BZA Minutes 03 10 2020
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
March 10, 2020
MINUTES
VIRGINIA: The Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals met on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in the
General District Courtroom, 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
Karen N. Hayes
Christopher Dadak, Attorney
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Upon motion of Mr. Yeaman, seconded by Mrs. Glass, and by a unanimous vote, the agenda was approved
as presented.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Upon motion of Mr. Easley, seconded by Mr. Merricks, and by a unanimous vote, the February 11, 2020,
minutes were approved as presented.
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion of Applicant Absence From Meeting – The Board members held a discussion regarding an
applicant’s absence from a meeting. Following the discussion, it was determined that no action was
required.
NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Hayes reported there are no cases for April.
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Mr. Talbott reported he had recently received a nice card from Mr. Hurt in Chatham pertaining to the
recent article in the local newspaper regarding Mr. Talbott’s upcoming retirement, and he commended
the Board of Zoning Appeals for their many years of service to Pittsylvania County.
THE ZONING PRECEPTS WERE READ by Mr. Talbott TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING at
approximately 7:09 p.m.
Case S-20-003, Charles Haden Harris & Kim D. Allen Harris – Mr. Talbott opened the public
hearing at 7:09 p.m. Mrs. Hayes, Deputy Director of Community Development, reported that Charles
and Kim Harris had petitioned for a Special Use Permit on 6.66 acres, located on Telegraph Road, in
the Staunton River Election District for a campground. She then stated in the Zoning Ordinance, a
campground is defined as an area on which there are three (3) or more sites; however, she stated the
petitioners were only requesting one (1) site for a camper. She then added the staff summary and the
concept plan were enclosed in the Board packet, and the petitioners had already contacted the Health
Department regarding their requirements for the camper. She also stated Mr. Harris had previously
been cited for being in violation of the Pittsylvania County Zoning Ordinance regarding the use of the
camper. She then stated the Planning Commission recommended by a unanimous vote, with no
opposition, that the petitioners’ request be granted. Mr. Charles Harris was present to represent the
petition. He stated this camper would serve as a temporary use for his mother-in-law and this would
allow her to have a place of her own when visiting her daughter. There was no opposition to the petition.
Mr. Talbott closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. The Board discussed the petition as the Committee of
the Whole. Upon motion of Mr. Merricks, seconded by Mr. Craddock, the following motion was adopted:
Whereas, Charles and Kim Harris have petitioned the Board of Zoning Appeals for a Special Use Permit
for a campground for one (1) camper, 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 conditions: (1) If the applicant wishes to expand the use beyond one (1) site, he must reapply.
Motion passed unanimously.
This concludes the Special Use Permit case.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:15 p.m.