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PC Minutes 02 04 2020 PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING February 4, 2020 MINUTES VIRGINIA: The Pittsylvania County Planning Commission met on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, in the General District Courtroom, Chatham, Virginia. Mr. Motley, Chairman, called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Mr. Motley called the roll. PRESENT Richard Motley Chatham-Blairs District H. F. Haymore, Jr. Westover District Nathan Harker Staunton River District Morris Stowe Tunstall District Janet Mease Callands-Gretna District Colette Henderson Banister District Brian Horne Dan River District Timothy Dudley Board of Supervisors Representative Karen N. Hayes Deputy Director of Community Development J. Vaden Hunt County Attorney MOMENT OF SILENCE The Board observed a moment of silence. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance. HEARING OF THE CITIZENS No citizens came forward to speak. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Mr. Stowe, seconded by Mrs. Mease, and by a unanimous vote, the agenda was approved as presented. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES A motion was made by Mr. Haymore, seconded by Mr. Stowe, and by a unanimous vote, the January 7, 2020, minutes were approved as presented. Planning Commission February 4, 2020 Page 2 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Mr. Motley welcomed Mr. Nathan Harker, Planning Commission representative for the Staunton River Election District, to the meeting. He also welcomed Mr. Mike Henderson, Code Official of Community Development, and Mr. Chris Slemp, Director of Public Safety, to the meeting. THE ZONING PRECEPTS WERE READ by Mr. Motley TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING at approximately 7:04 p.m. Case R-20-001, Suzy Q Etc., LLC – Mr. Motley opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Mrs. Hayes, Deputy Director of Community Development, reported that Suzy Q Etc., LLC, had petitioned to rezone 18.14 acres, located off McDaniel Road and Riceville Road, in the Banister Election District from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District for agricultural uses - horses. She then stated once the property is rezoned to A-1, all uses listed under Section 35-178 are permitted. Ms. Susan Brown was present to represent the petition. She stated she had nothing to add. There was no opposition to the petition. Mr. Motley closed the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. During the discussion, it was stated this property has no state-maintained road frontage. A motion was made by Mrs. Henderson, seconded by Mr. Dudley, to recommend the Board of Supervisors grant the rezoning request. Motion passed unanimously. Case R-20-002, Jeffrey D. Compton – Mr. Motley opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. Mrs. Hayes, Deputy Director of Community Development, reported that Jeffrey Compton had petitioned to rezone a total of 56.42 acres, two (2) parcels of land, located on Compton Road in the Banister Election District from M-1, Industrial District, Light Industry, to M-2, Industrial District, Heavy Industry, for future development, which will be a concrete plant. Mr. Jeffrey Compton was present to represent the petition. He stated this new facility would be for Southside Concrete, and the company needed to expand. Catherine Carter Bendall spoke in opposition to the petition. Her concerns included, but were not limited to, the following: she stated she has a 175.70 acre farm adjacent to the petitioned parcels and she felt if the parcels were rezoned, it would open up the neighborhood for any kind of industry. Mr. Compton offered a rebuttal and stated this rezoning would not affect her property. He then stated her property is a big buffer between the residential and business community. Mr. Motley closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. During the discussion, it was stated these properties are in the Enterprise Zone. A motion was made by Mrs. Henderson, seconded by Mrs. Mease, to recommend the Board of Supervisors grant the rezoning request. Motion passed unanimously. This concludes the Rezoning cases. Case S-20-002, Barbara Ann Warren – Mr. Motley opened the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. Mrs. Hayes, Deputy Director of Community Development, reported that Barbara Ann Warren had petitioned for a Special Use Permit on 1.03 acre, located on Ringgold Depot Road, in the Dan River Election District to allow for placement of a single-wide mobile home for her personal residence. Ms. Barbara Warren was present to represent the petition. She stated she had nothing to add. Following questioning from the Board members, she stated the mobile home is a 1991 Oakwood, there are other mobile homes in the area, and this mobile home will be used as her personal residence. Ronald Ransom and Robin Myers spoke in opposition to the petition. Their concerns included, but were not limited to, the following: a 1991 single-wide Planning Commission February 4, 2020 Page 3 mobile home is not in character with the other homes in the area; it is not an upgrade or enhancement to the community; the home does not have modern construction and could decrease the property values; and the petitioner needs to purchase a newer model mobile home. Kishea Chaney and Betty Chaney spoke in favor of the petition. They stated the mobile home is in good condition; this is Ms. Warren’s home and land; one (1) single-wide mobile home will not hurt the neighborhood; and Ms. Warren has the right to put what she wants on her land. Ms. Warren offered a rebuttal and stated she purchased the mobile home five (5) years ago, the home is paid for, and she wants to improve the home. A motion was made by Mr. Horne, seconded by Mr. Dudley, to recommend to the Board of Zoning Appeals that the Special Use Permit request be granted. Motion passed unanimously. This concludes the Special Use Permit case. PUBLIC HEARING – PROPOSED REVISION TO PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 35, DIVISION 10. BUSINESS DISTRICT GENERAL (B-2), SEC. 35-365. PERMITTED USES; SEC. 35-366. SPECIAL USE PERMITS. Mr. Motley opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Hayes presented a proposed revision to the Pittsylvania County Code, Chapter 35, DIVISION 10. BUSINESS DISTRICT GENERAL (B-2), SEC. 35-365. PERMITTED USES; SEC. 35-366. SPECIAL USE PERMITS. The proposed revision would omit the following language: SEC.35.365. PERMITTED USES. amusement centers; game rooms; electronic games; game machines; machine arcades amusement shops and add amusement centers; game rooms; electronic games; game machines; machine arcades amusement shops to SEC. 35-366. SPECIAL USE PERMITS. She then stated the Planning Commission, at the January 7, 2020, meeting, recommended that the above-referenced revision to the County Code be addressed at a Public Hearing and be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for their review. She also stated this revision would make it easier to keep an accurate count of the gaming facilities. Mr. Fielding Douthat, attorney with Woods, Rogers, PLC in Richmond, Virginia, whose firm represents convenience stores in the Danville community, and Mr. Max Wiegard, attorney with Gentry Locke, whose firm represents Queen of Virginia Skill and Entertainment Games, spoke during the hearing. They provided the Board members with information regarding the definition of game rooms and future changes that will be coming within a few months, etc. Mr. Motley closed the public hearing at 8:11 p.m. Following the discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Haymore, seconded by Mr. Dudley, to continue the public hearing until after July 1, 2020, pending future decision. Motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:14 p.m.