PC Minutes 05 05 2020
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
May 5, 2020
MINUTES
VIRGINIA: The Pittsylvania County Planning Commission met on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at the
Community Center in 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
Nathan Harker Staunton River District
Morris Stowe Tunstall District
Janet Mease Callands-Gretna District
Brian Horne Dan River District
Timothy Dudley Board of Supervisors Representative
Emily Ragsdale Director of Community Development
Karen N. Hayes Deputy Director of Community Development
BY PHONE
Colette Henderson Banister District
J. Vaden Hunt County Attorney
ABSENT
H. F. Haymore, Jr. Westover District
MOMENT OF SILENCE
The Board observed a moment of silence.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
HEARING OF THE CITIZENS
None.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
A motion was made by Mr. Horne, seconded by Mr. Dudley, and by a 6 to 0 vote, the agenda was approved as
presented.
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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A motion was made by Mr. Stowe, seconded by Mrs. Mease, and by a 6 to 0 vote, the April 7, 2020, minutes
were approved as presented.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
None.
THE ZONING PRECEPTS WERE READ by Mr. Motley TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING at
approximately 7:02 p.m.
Case S-20-004, J. D. Compton – Mr. Motley opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. Mrs. Ragsdale,
Director of Community Development, reported that Mr. Compton had petitioned for a Special Use Permit
on .63 of an 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 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. Motley closed the public hearing
at 7:03 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Horne, seconded by Mr. Dudley, to recommend to the Board of
Zoning Appeals that the Special Use Permit be granted. Motion passed by a 6 to 0 vote.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Ragsdale updated the board members on the upcoming June cases. She also updated the board
members on the proposed regulations on gaming in Pittsylvania County.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:06 p.m.