BZA Packet 12 12 2022
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, December 12, 2022 – 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 Minutes11 07 2022
VII. OLD BUSINESS
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
IX. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
X. PUBLIC HEARING
Regular Meeting - December 12, 2022
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-22-025 Larry and Cheryl Estes; Special Use Permit for a
Campground
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Board of Zoning Appeals
STAFF SUMMARY
Case: BZA Minutes11 07 2022 District:
Zoning Request:
Agenda Date: December 12, 2022
Meeting History:
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November 7, 2022
Regular Meeting
Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals
Regular Meeting
November 7, 2022
VIRGINIA: The Regular Meeting of the Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals was held
on November 7, 2022, in the Board Meeting Room, 39 Bank Street, SE, Chatham, Virginia.
Chairman R. Allan Easley, called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. The following members were
present:
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
R. Allan Easley Chairman Present 5:35 PM
Ronald E. Merricks Vice-Chairman Present 5:32 PM
Ryland Brumfield Board Member Present 5:30 PM
Joseph A. Craddock Board Member Present 5:31 PM
Ann Deering Board Member Present 5:31 PM
Hershel Stone Board Member Present 5:33 PM
Carroll Yeaman Board Member Present 5:32 PM
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Upon motion of Mr. Yeaman, seconded by Mr. Stone, and by a unanimous vote, the agenda was
approved as presented.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carroll Yeaman, Board Member
SECONDER: Hershel Stone, Board Member
AYES: Easley, Merricks, Brumfield, Craddock, Deering, Stone, Yeaman
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. BZA Minutes 10 13 2022
Upon motion of Mr. Craddock, seconded by Mrs. Deering, and by a unanimous vote, the agenda
was approved as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joseph A. Craddock, Board Member
SECONDER: Ann Deering, Board Member
AYES: Easley, Merricks, Brumfield, Craddock, Deering, Stone, Yeaman
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Ragsdale stated there will be one Special Use Permit case for December. The next Zoning
Ordinance update meeting will be December 20, 2022, at p.m. There will also be a training session
for Special Use Permits before the December 12, 2022, meeting, this will begin at 5 pm.
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Packet Pg. 4 Attachment: BZA Minutes 11 07 2022 (3458 : BZA Minutes11 07 2022)
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
There was no Chairman's Report.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing: Case S-22-022 William Dawson; Special Use Permit for the sales, service,
and repair of automobiles in accordance with Pittsylvania County Code § 35-347
The zoning precepts were read by Mr. Easley to open the public hearing at 6:05 p.m. Mrs.
Ragsdale, Director of Community Development reported that William Dawson petitioned for a
Special Use Permit for the sales, service, and repair of automobiles. Mr. Dawson was present to
represent the petition. Mr. Merricks asked about storage of vehicles being worked on. Mr. Dawson
stated that he will only be changing oil on the vehicles that will be for sale. Mr. Easley asked about
fencing. Mr. Dawson says he will be installing a three-foot fence for appeal on the front of the
property, and it will also be used for safety as there is a drop off behind the building. Mr. Easley
closed the public hearing at 6:09 p.m. Mr. Craddock said that the existing entrance needs to be
upgraded to current VDOT standards, as the building is not grandfathered in since it has been
vacant longer than two years. Mr. Easley read the positive motion with conditions for approval.
1. Repair activities shall be contained within an enclosed structure.
2. Inoperable vehicles shall not be stored on the property for longer than sixty (60) days in
accordance with Pittsylvania County Code Chapter 9 and must be stored in an area screened
in accordance with PCC § 35-121. Screened areas for inoperable vehicles shall be a
minimum of 50 feet from adjacent property lines.
3. Onsite parking must be provided in accordance with PCC § 35-82. 4. Any vehicles on
the lot for sale must be parked within a designated parking area. Vehicles cannot be parked
on grass areas.
A motion was made by Mr. Yeaman, seconded by Mr. Craddock, that the Board of Zoning
Appeals grant the Special Use Permit.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Carroll Yeaman, Board Member
SECONDER: Joseph A. Craddock, Board Member
AYES: Easley, Merricks, Brumfield, Craddock, Deering, Stone, Yeaman
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned 6:19 p.m.
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Packet Pg. 5 Attachment: BZA Minutes 11 07 2022 (3458 : BZA Minutes11 07 2022)
Board of Zoning Appeals
STAFF SUMMARY
Case: Public Hearing: Case S-
22-025 Larry and Cheryl
Estes
District: Westover District Election District
Zoning Request: SUP
Agenda Date: December 12, 2022
Meeting History:
SUBJECT
Requested by Larry and Cheryl Estes, for a Special Use Permit for campground in accordance
with Pittsylvania County Code § 35-179. The property is 11.79 acres, located on State Road
875/Horseshoe Road, in the Westover Election District and shown on the Tap Map as GPIN #
1368-43-5127.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Larry and Cheryl Estes are requesting a Special Use Permit to operate a campground on the
subject property. Community Development was notified that campers were being placed on the
property, violating Pittsylvania County Code §35-86 that requires campers to be located within
an approved campground. Staff sent Mr. and Mrs. Estes a violation letter notifying them that a
Special Use Permit was required. In 1991, a permit was issued to allow a temporary campground
at this location. In 2003, Mr. and Mrs. Estes submitted an application requesting to allow the
temporary campground to continue on the above referenced property. That application was
denied by the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Estes would like to continue using the property as a
campground and are proposing to have seven (7) sites as shown on the site plan included in the
packet. If the Special Use Permit is granted, a permit will still need to be issued by the Virginia
Department of Health before the property could be used as a campground.
FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION
The Comprehensive Plan designates the future land use as Medium to High Density Residential.
ZONING OF SURROUNDING PROPERTIES
Mostly surrounded by properties zoned RC-1, Residential Combined Subdivision District, and
A-1, Agricultural District.
SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Included in the packet.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends APPROVAL of Case S-22-025 with the following conditions:
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1. Any future expansion will require Site Plan approval by the Pittsylvania County
Community Development Office to ensure compliance with all applicable Zoning
regulations.
2. Must remain in compliance with all applicable Virginia Department of Health
regulations.
PLANNING COMMISSION MOTIONS:
1. Recommend approval of Case S-22-025 as submitted.
2. Recommend approval of Case S-22-025 subject to conditions by Staff.
3. Recommend approval of Case S-22-025 subject to conditions by the Planning
Commission.
4. Recommend denial of Case S-22-025 as submitted.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Application
B. Maps
C. Letter of Intent
D. Executive Summary
E. Petition
F. Sign Affidavit
G. Adjacent Parcel Owners
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
On November 1, 2022, the Planning Commission recommended, by a 5-1 vote, with opposition,
that the Petitioner’s request be granted with conditions by Staff.
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Packet Pg. 8 Attachment: S-22-025 Larry Estes App (3457 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-025 Larry and Cheryl Estes)
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Packet Pg. 9 Attachment: S-22-025 Larry Estes App (3457 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-025 Larry and Cheryl Estes)
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Packet Pg. 10 Attachment: S-22-025 Larry Estes App (3457 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-025 Larry and Cheryl Estes)
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Packet Pg. 11 Attachment: S-22-025 Larry Estes App (3457 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-025 Larry and Cheryl Estes)
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Packet Pg. 12 Attachment: S-22-025 Larry Estes App (3457 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-025 Larry and Cheryl Estes)
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Packet Pg. 13 Attachment: S-22-025 Larry Estes App (3457 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-025 Larry and Cheryl Estes)
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Packet Pg. 14 Attachment: S-22-025 Larry Estes App (3457 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-025 Larry and Cheryl Estes)
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Packet Pg. 15 Attachment: S-22-025 Larry Estes Map (3457 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-025 Larry and Cheryl Estes)
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Packet Pg. 16 Attachment: S-22-025 Larry Estes Site Plan (3457 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-025 Larry and Cheryl Estes)
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Packet Pg. 17 Attachment: S-22-025 Larry Estes Site Plan (3457 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-025 Larry and Cheryl Estes)
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Packet Pg. 18 Attachment: S-22-025 Estes Concept Plan (3457 : Public Hearing: Case S-22-025 Larry and Cheryl Estes)