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12-09-2014PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS REGULAR MEETING December 9, 2014 MINUTES VIRGINIA: The Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals met on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, in the General District Courtroom, Edwin R. Shields Courthouse Addition, Chatham, Virginia. Mr. Talbott called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. The Board observed a few moments of silence. Mr. Shelton called the roll. PRESENT Kenneth Talbott Helen Glass Joseph "Jay" Craddock Carroll Yeaman Ronald Merricks R. Allan Easley Odie H. Shelton, Jr. ABSENT Larry Estes APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES By motion of Mr. Merricks, seconded by Ms. Glass, and by a unanimous vote, the Minutes of the November 13, 2014, meeting were approved as presented. Old Business There was no old business. New Business Mr. Shelton reported there were no cases for the January 2015 Cycle. He further stated all the members had been given a memo regarding the dates for the 2015 meetings. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT There was no Chairman's report. THE ZONING PRECEPTS WERE READ BY Mr. Talbott to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING at approximately 7:01 p. m. Case S -1, John and Maria Hawk, S -14 -015 — Mr. Talbott opened the public hearing at approximately 7:02 p. m. Mr. Shelton, Director of Code Compliance /Zoning Administrator, reported John and Maria Hawk had petitioned for a Special Use Permit on 20.80 acres, located on State Road 672 /Pittsville Road, in the Staunton River Election District for a recreational facility to allow for weddings, receptions, and family reunions. He further reported the Planning Commission, with no opposition, recommended granting the petitioners' request. Mr. Hawk was present to represent the petition. He stated he had nothing to add. There was no opposition to the petition. Mr. Talbott closed the public hearing at approximately 7:03 p.m. The Board discussed the petition as the Committee of the Board of Zoning Appeals Page 2 December 9, 2014 Whole and determined there were no adverse effects. During the discussion it was stated there was already a bed and breakfast on the property. Upon motion of Mr. Easley, seconded by Mr. Craddock, the following motion was adopted: Whereas, John and Maria Hawk have petitioned the Board of Zoning Appeals for a Special Use Permit for a recreational facility and, Whereas, we find no substantial detriment to adjacent property, that the character of the zoning district will not be changed thereby, and, that such use will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of the Ordinance, I move the Special Use Permit be granted. The vote was six (6) to zero (0), with one (1) member absent, Mr. Estes. Case S -2, Timothy and Kimberly Barber, S -14 -016 — Mr. Talbott opened the public hearing at approximately 7:05 p. m. Mr. Shelton, Director of Code Compliance /Zoning Administrator, reported Timothy and Kimberly Barber had petitioned for a Special Use Permit on 95.60 acres, located on State Road 862 /Oak Hill Road, in the Tunstall Election District for a 60 foot x 80 foot commercial garage for service and repair of automobiles. He further reported the Planning Commission, with no opposition, recommended granting the petitioners' request. Mr. Barber, was present to represent the petition. He stated his family had run this type of business, in this community, for over 60 years and he had run the business for twenty years. Mr. Barber stated this was an expansion of his current business. He further stated the area would be kept nice and clean and that Mr. Craddock, with VDOT, had given his approval for this project. There was no opposition to the petition. Mr. Talbott closed the public hearing at approximately 7:06 p.m. The Board discussed the petition as the Committee of the Whole and determined there were no adverse effects. During the discussion it was stated this business had been in the community for some years and would stay in the community. It was further stated that there were no junk vehicles at Mr. Barber's current location and the Board was sure neighbors would notify the staff if there was a problem at this location. Upon motion of Mr. Merricks, seconded by Mr. Yeaman, the following motion was adopted: Whereas, Timothy and Kimberly Barber have petitioned the Board of Zoning Appeals for a Special Use Permit for a commercial garage for service and repair of automobiles and, Whereas, we find no substantial detriment to adjacent property, that the character of the zoning district will not be changed thereby, and, that such use will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of the Ordinance, I move the Special Use Permit be granted. The vote was six (6) to zero (0), with one (1) member absent, Mr. Estes. This concludes the Special Use Permit cases. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:10 p.m. Kenneth Talbott, Chairman Hannah R. Orgain, Clerk