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PC Minutes 03 03 2020 PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING March 3, 2020 MINUTES VIRGINIA: The Pittsylvania County Planning Commission met on Tuesday, March 3, 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 Jason Ball addressed the Board regarding campers being permitted by right in the C-1, Conservation District. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Mr. Stowe, seconded by Mr. Haymore, and by a unanimous vote, the agenda was approved as presented. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES A motion was made by Mr. Horne, seconded by Mr. Stowe, and by a unanimous vote, the February 4, 2020, minutes were approved as presented. Planning Commission March 3, 2020 Page 2 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Mr. Motley thanked Mrs. Henderson for promoting Pittsylvania County and the Planning Commission during her recent interviews for the local newspaper and the local television station. He then reported the staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has prepared a final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Southgate Project proposed by Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, effective February 14, 2020. THE ZONING PRECEPTS WERE READ by Mr. Motley TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING at approximately 7:06 p.m. Case R-20-003, Julie M. Owen – Mr. Motley opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Mrs. Hayes, Deputy Director of Community Development, reported that Julie Owen had petitioned to rezone 19.88 acres, located on Chaney’s Store Road, in the Dan River Election District from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District for agricultural uses. She then stated once the properties are rezoned to A-1, all uses listed under Section 35-178 are permitted. Ms. Julie Owen 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 7:07 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Horne, seconded by Mr. Haymore, to recommend the Board of Supervisors grant the rezoning request. Motion passed unanimously. Case R-20-004, Derek T. Maddox – Mr. Motley opened the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. Mrs. Hayes, Deputy Director of Community Development, reported that Derek Maddox had petitioned to rezone 22.69 acres, located on Shula Drive in the Staunton River Election District from RC-1, Residential Combined Subdivision District to A-1, Agricultural District, to allow for subdivision of the property for a family member and to raise cattle. Mr. Derek Maddox was present to represent the petition. He stated he had nothing to add. There was no opposition to the petition. Mr. Motley closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Dudley, seconded by Mrs. Mease, to recommend the Board of Supervisors grant the rezoning request. Motion passed unanimously. This concludes the Rezoning cases. Case S-20-003, Charles Haden Harris & Kim D. Allen Harris – Mr. Motley opened the public hearing at 7:11 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 the petitioners only want one (1) camper on their property. She also stated Mr. Harris had been cited, and the camper would not serve as a full-time use, but would only serve as a residence for Mrs. Harris’ mother when she comes to visit her daughter. Mr. Charles Harris was present to represent the petition. He stated he had nothing to add. There was no opposition to the petition. A motion was made by Mr. Harker, 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. Planning Commission March 3, 2020 Page 3 OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. NEW BUSINESS CONSERVATION EASEMENT: OAK GROVE FARMS, LLC Mrs. Hayes presented a brief summary of the conservation easement that is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan containing a total of 314 acres, six (6) parcels of land, located in the Banister Election District, with a half mile of the property adjacent to the Roanoke River. She also stated restrictions to the easement included, but were not limited to, the following: (1) Two divisions are permitted (three permitted parcels); (2) Three dwellings are permitted, not to exceed 4,500 square feet each or 13,500 square feet in the aggregate. Mrs. Hayes then requested a motion be made in support of the conservation easement as presented and that it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. A motion was made by Mr. Dudley, seconded by Mr. Haymore, to recommend the conservation easement be approved as presented and the conservation easement is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:16 p.m.