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PC 03 02 2021 PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, March 2, 2021 – 7:00 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 ALLEGIENCE V. HEARING OF CITIZENS Each person addressing the Board under Hearing of the Citizens shall be a resident or land owner of the County, or the registered agent of such resident or land owner. Each person shall step up, give his/her name and district in an audible tone of voice for the record, and unless further time is granted by the Chairman, shall limit his/her address to three (3) minutes. No person shall be permitted to address the Board more than once during Hearing of the Citizens. All remarks shall be addressed to the Board as a body and not to any individual member thereof. Hearing of the Citizens shall last for a maximum of forty-five (45) minutes. Any individual that is signed up to speak during said section who does not get the opportunity to do so because of the aforementioned time limit, shall be given speaking priority at the next Board meeting. Absent Chairman’s approval, no person shall be able to speak who has not signed up. VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes from February 2, 2021 VIII. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT IX. PUBLIC HEARING Regular Meeting - March 2, 2021 Pursuant to Article V, Division 7 of the Pittsylvania County Zoning Ordinance, we the Planning Commission have been empowered to hear and decide specific applications in support of said ordinance and to make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors or the Board of Zoning Appeals. 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 regarding zoning cases will be limited to (3) three minutes. Case Case R-21-005 Mabel Doss: Case R-21-005 Mabel Doss; Rezoning from A-1, Agricultural District, to R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District (Harker) Case Case R-21-006 Frank Martin and Linda Stroud: Case R-21-006 Frank Martin and Linda Stroud; Rezoning from MHP, Residential Manufactured Housing Park District, to A-1, Agricultural District (Haymore) X. OLD BUSINESS XI. NEW BUSINESS XII. ADJOURNMENT Planning Commission STAFF SUMMARY Case: Minutes from February 2, 2021 District: Zoning Request: Agenda Date: March 02, 2021 Meeting History: 7.1 Packet Pg. 3 February 2, 2021 Regular Meeting Pittsylvania County Planning Commission Regular Meeting February 2, 2021 VIRGINIA: The Regular Meeting of the Pittsylvania County Planning Commission was held on February 2, 2021 in the Board Meeting Room, 39 Bank Street, SE, Chatham, Virginia. Emily Ragsdale, Director of Community Development, called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. The following members were present: Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Richard Waters Chatham-Blairs District Present H.F. Haymore Jr. Vice-Chairman - Westover District Present Colette Henderson Member - Banister District Present Janet Mease Member - Callands-Gretna District Present Brian K. Horne Member - Dan River District Present Nathan Harker Member - Staunton River District Present Morris Stowe Member - Tunstall District Present Timothy W. Dudley Board of Supervisors Rep Present PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE The Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance. HEARING OF CITIZENS No citizens came forward to speak. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Mr. Dudley seconded by Mr. Harker, and an 8 to 0 vote the agenda was approved as presented. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Waters, Haymore Jr., Henderson, Mease, Horne, Harker, Stowe, Dudley APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Mr. Haymore, seconded by Mr. Dudley, and by an 8 to 0 vote, the January 5, 2021 minutes were approved as presented. 1. Minutes January 5, 2021 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Waters, Haymore Jr., Henderson, Mease, Horne, Harker, Stowe, Dudley ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN 7.1.a Packet Pg. 4 Attachment: PC 02_02_2021 Minutes (2373 : Minutes) Mr. Horne nominated Mr. Haymore for the seat of chairman, seconded by Mr. Stowe. Mr. Haymore was unanimously voted in as Chairman of the Planning Commission. 1. Nominate Chairman RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] AYES: Waters, Henderson, Mease, Horne, Harker, Stowe, Dudley ABSTAIN: Haymore Jr. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN Mr. Horne nominated Mr. Harker for the seat of vice-chairman, seconded by Mr. Stowe. Mr. Harker was unanimously voted in as Vice-Chairman of the Planning Commission. 1. Nominate Vice Chairman RESULT: APPROVED [7 TO 0] AYES: Waters, Haymore Jr., Henderson, Mease, Harker, Stowe, Dudley ABSTAIN: Horne CHAIRMAN'S REPORT There was no Chairman's Report. PUBLIC HEARING 1. 2339: Case: S-21-001 Michaux Solar Center, LLC Mr. Haymore opened the public hearing at 7:04 pm. Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development, reported that Michaux Solar, LLC has petitioned for a Special Use Permit on three (3) parcels of land, a total of 850.76 acres, located on State Road 856/Cobbs Knob Road, State Road 859/Michaux Road, State Road 860/Leaksville Junction Road, and DW Line Road in the Tunstall Election District (for a utility-scale solar energy facility). Jamie Mears was present to represent the petition. Ms. Mears presented printed materials of the proposed project to the Board Members. She stated there is a detailed summary of the project on slide 5. The proposed solar project will 50 mega-watts and can provide service to approximately 10,000 homes a year. Setbacks to be followed are outlined by the county ordinance. Ms. Mears stated that construction is set to begin in August 2022 and will last approximately one (1) year. The project should be completed mid-2023. Mr. Haymore asked about permanent number of jobs at this site, Ms. Mears stated there will be approximately 150 jobs during construction. Ms. Mease asked about the number of permanent jobs that would remain after the site is in operation. A motion was made by Mr. Stowe, seconded by Ms. Mease, to recommend the Special Use Permit be granted with conditions submitted by staff. Motion passed by an 8 to 0 vote. The public hearing was closed at 7:09 pm. 7.1.a Packet Pg. 5 Attachment: PC 02_02_2021 Minutes (2373 : Minutes) RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Morris Stowe, Member - Tunstall District SECONDER: Janet Mease, Member - Callands-Gretna District AYES: Waters, Haymore Jr., Henderson, Mease, Horne, Harker, Stowe, Dudley 2. Case R-21-004 Blessed Beyond Measures, LLC; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District and A-1, Agricultural District, to A-1, Agricultural District (Stowe) Mr. Haymore opened the public hearing at 7:04 pm. Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development, reported that Michaux Solar, LLC has petitioned to rezone six (6) parcels of land, a total of 31.03 acres, located on State Road 939/Brookside Road, in the Tunstall Election District from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, and A-1, Agricultural District, to A-1 Agricultural District (to allow for property lines to be redrawn). Andrea Huffstetler was present to represent the petition. A motion was made by Mr. Stowe, seconded by Ms. Mease, to recommend the Board of Supervisors grant the rezoning request. Motion passed by an 8 to 0 vote. Public hearing closed at 7:12 pm. This concluded the Public Hearing. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Morris Stowe, Member - Tunstall District SECONDER: Janet Mease, Member - Callands-Gretna District AYES: Waters, Haymore Jr., Henderson, Mease, Horne, Harker, Stowe, Dudley OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. NEW BUSINESS There will be two rezoning cases next month. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm 7.1.a Packet Pg. 6 Attachment: PC 02_02_2021 Minutes (2373 : Minutes) Planning Commission STAFF SUMMARY Case: Case R-21-005 Mabel Doss District: Staunton River Election District Zoning Request: A-1 to R-1 Agenda Date: March 02, 2021 Meeting History: SUBJECT Requested by Mabel Doss, contract purchaser, to rezone property located on State Road 930/Sycamore Road, in the Staunton River Election District and shown on the Tax Map as part of GPIN# 2533-30-9754. The applicant is requesting to rezone 2.01 acres from A-1, Agricultural District, to R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to combine with an adjacent parcel of land zoned R-1. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Mabel Doss requesting to rezone 2.01 acres of a 59.31-acre tract from A-1, Agricultural District, to R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, so that property lines may be adjusted. If rezoned, the property will be consolidated with an adjacent parcel currently zoned R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District. All properties must share the same zoning classification to be consolidated, requiring the subject property to be rezoned prior to consolidation. A plat titled Mabel I. Doss has been submitted with the application to identify the area where zoning changes are necessary and to present the proposed property line adjustments. Once the property is rezoned to R-1, all uses listed under Section 35-222 are a permitted use. FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION The Comprehensive Plan designates the future land use as Agricultural and Rural Residential. ZONING AND CURRENT USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTIES Adjacent to A-1, Agricultural District and R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District zoned properties. SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN A plat showing the area to be rezoned and proposed property line adjustments is included. RECOMMENDATION 9.1 Packet Pg. 7 Staff recommends APPROVAL of Case R-21-005, submitted by Mabel Doss, requesting to rezone 2.01 acres on State Road 930/Sycamore Road, in the Staunton River Election District and shown on the Tax Map as part of GPIN# 2533-30-9754, to allow property lines to be adjusted. The subject property is adjacent to properties currently zoned R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District and the rezoning would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. PLANNING COMMISSION OPTIONS: 1. Recommend approval of Case R-21-005 as submitted. 2. Recommend denial of Case R-21-005 as submitted. ATTACHMENTS: A. Application B. Maps C. Letter of Intent D. Purchase Agreement E. Executive Summary F. Petition G. Sign Affidavit H. Adjacent Parcel Owners I. Plat 9.1 Packet Pg. 8 9.1.aPacket Pg. 9Attachment: Case R-21-005 Doss Application (2371 : Case R-21-005 Mabel Doss) 9.1.aPacket Pg. 10Attachment: Case R-21-005 Doss Application (2371 : Case R-21-005 Mabel Doss) 9.1.aPacket Pg. 11Attachment: Case R-21-005 Doss Application (2371 : Case R-21-005 Mabel Doss) 9.1.aPacket Pg. 12Attachment: Case R-21-005 Doss Application (2371 : Case R-21-005 Mabel Doss) 9.1.aPacket Pg. 13Attachment: Case R-21-005 Doss Application (2371 : Case R-21-005 Mabel Doss) 9.1.aPacket Pg. 14Attachment: Case R-21-005 Doss Application (2371 : Case R-21-005 Mabel Doss) 9.1.b Packet Pg. 15 Attachment: Case R-21-005 Doss Map (2371 : Case R-21-005 Mabel Doss) Planning Commission STAFF SUMMARY Case: Case R-21-006 Frank Martin and Linda Stroud District: Westover District Election District Zoning Request: Agenda Date: March 02, 2021 Meeting History: SUBJECT Requested by Frank Martin and Linda Stroud, to rezone property located on State Road 746/Golf Club Road, in the Westover Election District and shown on the Tax Maps as GPIN # 2309-35- 0488. The applicants are requesting to rezone 19.47 acres from MHP, Residential Manufactured Housing Park District, to A-1, Agricultural District, to allow for agricultural use. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Frank Martin and Linda Stroud are requesting to rezone 19.47 acres from MHP, Residential Manufactured Housing Park District, to A-1, Agricultural District. The applicant is requesting to use the property for agricultural uses in the future. Under the current zoning classification, this type of use would only be allowed as an incidental use. Section 35-51 of the Pittsylvania County Zoning Ordinance states that “incidental agricultural is permitted in any district that allows residential uses provided that such agricultural use shall not occupy over five (5) acres.” In order for the property to be used for agricultural uses with the current MPH zoning classification, the property must be occupied by a dwelling and the agriculture use would have to remain under five (5) acres. The subject property is currently vacant and adjacent to properties zoned A-1, Agricultural District, to the north, south, east, and west. Once the property is rezoned to A-1, all uses listed under Section 35-178 are a permitted use. FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION The Comprehensive Plan designates the future land use as Medium to High Density Residential. ZONING AND CURRENT USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTIES Adjacent to A-1, Agricultural District and R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District zoned properties. SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 9.2 Packet Pg. 16 N/A RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends APPROVAL of Case R-21-006, submitted by Frank Martin and Linda Stroud, requesting to rezone 19.47 acres on State Road 746 Golf Club Road, in the Westover Election District and shown on the Tax Map as part of GPIN# 2309-35-0488, to allow for agricultural uses. The subject property is adjacent to properties currently zoned A-1, Agricultural District and the rezoning would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. PLANNING COMMISSION OPTIONS: 1. Recommend approval of Case R-21-006 as submitted. 2. Recommend denial of Case R-21-006 as submitted. ATTACHMENTS: A. Application B. Maps C. Letter of Intent D. Executive Summary E. Petition F. Sign Affidavit G. Adjacent Parcel Owners 9.2 Packet Pg. 17 9.2.a Packet Pg. 18 Attachment: R-21-006 Martin Application (2372 : Case R-21-006 Frank Martin and Linda Stroud) 9.2.a Packet Pg. 19 Attachment: R-21-006 Martin Application (2372 : Case R-21-006 Frank Martin and Linda Stroud) 9.2.a Packet Pg. 20 Attachment: R-21-006 Martin Application (2372 : Case R-21-006 Frank Martin and Linda Stroud) 9.2.a Packet Pg. 21 Attachment: R-21-006 Martin Application (2372 : Case R-21-006 Frank Martin and Linda Stroud) 9.2.a Packet Pg. 22 Attachment: R-21-006 Martin Application (2372 : Case R-21-006 Frank Martin and Linda Stroud) 9.2.a Packet Pg. 23 Attachment: R-21-006 Martin Application (2372 : Case R-21-006 Frank Martin and Linda Stroud) 9.2.b Packet Pg. 24 Attachment: R-21-006 Martin Map (2372 : Case R-21-006 Frank Martin and Linda Stroud)