BZA Minutes 05 12 2020
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
May 12, 2020
MINUTES
VIRGINIA: The Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals met on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at the
Community Center, Chatham, Virginia. Mr. Talbott, Chairman, called the meeting to order at
approximately 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Hayes called the roll.
PRESENT
Kenneth Talbott
R. Allan Easley
Ann Deering
Helen Glass
Joseph “Jay” Craddock
Ronald Merricks
Carroll Yeaman
Emily Ragsdale
Karen N. Hayes
Christopher Dadak, Attorney
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Upon motion of Mr. Yeaman, seconded by Mr. Craddock, and by a unanimous vote, the agenda was
approved as presented.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Upon motion of Mr. Merricks, seconded by Mrs. Deering, and by a unanimous vote, the March 10, 2020,
minutes were approved as presented.
OLD BUSINESS
The Board members and staff discussed Red Oak Hollow AVT Trails. Mr. Merricks presented letters
and pictures from citizens within the area regarding noise, not following the conditions such as hours of
operation, and alcohol.
NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Ragsdale reported there are four (4) cases for June.
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Mr. Talbott had no information to add.
THE ZONING PRECEPTS WERE READ by Mr. Talbott TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING at
approximately 7:15 p.m.
Case S-20-004, J. D. Compton – Mr. Talbott opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Mrs. Ragsdale,
Director of Community Development, reported that Mr. J. D. Compton had petitioned for a Special Use
Permit on 0.63 acre, located off Highway 360, on Chickadee Road, in the Dan River Election
District for sales, service and repair of automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles and motorcycles.
She then stated the Planning Commission recommended by a unanimous vote, with no opposition,
that the petitioner’s request be granted. She further stated the staff summary was in the board packet
for their review. Mr. Compton 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 7:18 p.m. The Board
discussed the petition as the Committee of the Whole. Upon motion of Mr. Merricks, seconded by
Mr. Easley, the following motion was adopted: Whereas, J. D. Compton has petitioned the Board of
Zoning Appeals for a Special Use Permit for sales, service, and repair of automobiles, trucks, recreational
vehicles, and motorcycles, 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. With the
following condition: (1) The Special Use Permit shall terminate when the DMV license is lost for a period
greater than 90 days. Motion passed unanimously.
This concludes the Special Use Permit case.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:30 p.m.