BZA Packet 02132023
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, February 13, 2023 – 6:00 PM
Board Meeting Room
39 Bank Street, SE,
Chatham, Virginia 24531
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. MOMENT OF SILENCE
IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. BZA Minutes 01 09 2023
VII. OLD BUSINESS
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
IX. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
X. PUBLIC HEARING
Regular Meeting - February 13, 2023
Pursuant to Article V, Division 7 of the Pittsylvania County Zoning Ordinance, we the
Board of Zoning Appeals have been empowered to hear and decide specific applications
and appeals in support of said ordinance. In accomplishing this important task we are
charged with promoting the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of
Pittsylvania County. We must insure that all our decisions and recommendations be
directed to these goals and that each be consistent with the environment, the
comprehensive plan and in the best interest of Pittsylvania County, its citizens and its
posterity. Anyone here to speak to the board, other than the applicant, regarding zoning
cases will be limited to (3) three minutes.
1. Public Hearing: Case S-22-026 Michael Eanes; Special Use Permit for the Placement
of a Singlewide Mobile Home (Oakes)
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Board of Zoning Appeals
STAFF SUMMARY
Case: BZA Minutes 01 09 2023 District:
Zoning Request:
Agenda Date: February 13, 2023
Meeting History:
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January 9, 2023
Regular Meeting
Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals
Regular Meeting
January 9, 2023
VIRGINIA: The Regular Meeting of the Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals was held
on January 9, 2023 in the Board Meeting Room, 39 Bank Street, SE, Chatham, Virginia. Vice-
Chairman Ronald E. Merricks, called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. The following members
were present:
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
R. Allan Easley Chairman Absent
Ronald E. Merricks Vice-Chairman Present
Ryland Brumfield Board Member Present
Joseph A. Craddock Board Member Absent
Ann Deering Board Member Present
Hershel Stone Board Member Present
Carroll Yeaman Board Member Present
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development opened the floor for nominations for
Chairman. Mr. Yeaman nominated Allan Easley, Mrs. Deering seconded the nomination. Mr.
Merricks moved that the nominations be closed. Mrs. Ragsdale closed the nominations, seconded
by Mrs. Deering. By a unanimous five (5) to zero (0) vote, Mr. Easley was voted Chairman of the
Board of Zoning Appeals.
ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN
Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development opened the floor for nominations for
Chairman. Mr. Yeaman nominated Ronald Merricks, Mr. Stone seconded the nomination. Mrs.
Deering moved that the nominations be closed. Mrs. Ragsdale closed the nominations, seconded
by Mr.Stone. By a unanimous five (5) to zero (0) vote, Mr. Merricks was voted Vice-Chairman of
the Board of Zoning Appeals
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Upon motion of Mr. Stone, seconded by Mr. Brumfield, and by a unanimous vote, the agenda was
approved as presented.
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Packet Pg. 4 Attachment: BZA Minutes 01 09 2023 (3586 : BZA Minutes 01 09 2023)
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Hershel Stone, Board Member
SECONDER: Ryland Brumfield, Board Member
AYES: Merricks, Brumfield, Deering, Stone, Yeaman
ABSENT: Easley, Craddock
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon motion of Mr. Yeaman, seconded by Mr. Stone, and by a unanimous vote, the minutes were
approved as presented.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Ragsdale stated there will be one Special Use Permit for February.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
There was no Chairman's report.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Case S-22-023 Donald and Jeannie Walker
The zoning precepts were read by Mr. Merricks to open the public hearing at 6:06 p.m. Mrs.
Ragsdale, Director of Community Development, reported that Donald & Jeannie Walker
petitioned for a Special use Permit for a double-wide mobile home on 0.56 acres, located on State
Road 1003/Blair Lane in the Dan River Election District. Donald Walker represented the petition.
There was no opposition to the petition. Mr. Merricks closed the public hearing at 6:07 p.m. A
motion was made by Mr. Yeaman, seconded by Mr. Stone, that the Board of Zoning Appeals grant
the Special Use Permit.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Merricks, Brumfield, Deering, Stone, Yeaman
ABSENT: Easley, Craddock
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
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Packet Pg. 5 Attachment: BZA Minutes 01 09 2023 (3586 : BZA Minutes 01 09 2023)
Board of Zoning Appeals
STAFF SUMMARY
Case: Public Hearing: Case S-
22-026 Michael Eanes
District: Tunstall District Election District
Zoning Request: SUP
Agenda Date: February 13, 2023
Meeting History:
SUBJECT
Requested by Michael Eanes, for a Special Use Permit for the placement of a single-wide mobile
home in accordance with Pittsylvania County Code § 35-223. The property is 0.50 acres, located
on State Road 841/Whispering Pines Road in the Tunstall Election District and shown on the
Tap Maps as GPIN # 1450-26-5818.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Michael Eanes is requesting a Special Use Permit to allow for the placement of a single-wide
mobile home on the property to be used as a personal residence. PCC § 35-223 requires a Special
Use Permit for mobile homes under the R-1 zoning classification. The property is currently
vacant. There are other mobile homes in the general area. If a Special Use Permit is granted, all
applicable setback requirements and Building Code regulations would have to be met before the
mobile home could be placed on the property.
FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION
The Comprehensive Plan designates the future land use as Agricultural and Rural Residential.
ZONING OF SURROUNDING PROPERTIES
Mostly surrounded by A-1, Agricultural District, and R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision
District zoned properties
SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
N/A
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends APPROVAL of Case S-22-026 as submitted.
PLANNING COMMISSION MOTIONS:
1. Recommend approval of Case S-22-026 as submitted.
2. Recommend approval of Case S-22-026 subject to conditions by the Planning
Commission.
3. Recommend denial of Case S-22-026 as submitted.
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ATTACHMENTS:
A. Application
B. Maps
C. Letter of Intent
D. Executive Summary
E. Petition
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
On January 3, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended, by an 8-0 vote, with no
opposition, that the Petitioner’s request be granted.
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Packet Pg. 8 Attachment: S-22-026 Michael Eanes App (3585 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-026 Michael Eanes)
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Packet Pg. 9 Attachment: S-22-026 Michael Eanes App (3585 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-026 Michael Eanes)
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Packet Pg. 10 Attachment: S-22-026 Michael Eanes App (3585 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-026 Michael Eanes)
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Packet Pg. 11 Attachment: S-22-026 Michael Eanes App (3585 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-026 Michael Eanes)
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Packet Pg. 12 Attachment: S-22-026 Michael Eanes App (3585 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-026 Michael Eanes)
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Packet Pg. 13 Attachment: S-22-026 Michael Eanes App (3585 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-026 Michael Eanes)
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Packet Pg. 14 Attachment: S-22-026 Michael Eanes App (3585 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-026 Michael Eanes)
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Packet Pg. 15 Attachment: S-22-026 Micheal Eanes Map (3585 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-026 Michael Eanes)