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BZA Minutes 09112023BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS REGULAR MEETING Monday, September 11, 2023 - 6:00 PM Board Meeting Room 39 Bank Street, SE, Chatham,Virginia 24531 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Mr. Easley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 3. MOMENT OF SILENCE The Board observed a moment of silence. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Upon motion of Mr. Merricks, seconded by Mr. Yeaman, and by a unanimous vote, the agenda was approved as presented. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon motion of Mr. Yeaman, seconded by Mr. Merricks, and by a unanimous vote, the minutes were approved as presented. a. August Board Meeting Minutes Approval (Staff Contact: Robin Vaughan) a. August Board Meeting Minutes Approval 7. OLD BUSINESS Mrs. Ragsdale reminded the board of the bimonthly Zoning Ordinance Update workshop that will be held on Wednesday, October 11th at 5:30 p.m. The meeting in October will be the final meeting and will be a review of the ordinance. This would be the time to discuss any concerns with the Berkley Group. From that point on, we will move into the public hearing phase and public input phase. We will then move into the adoption phase in early 2024. Also, the October BZA meeting will be held on Thursday, October 12th due to Columbus Day. Mr. Easley stated he would not be at the October meeting. 8. NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Ragsdale stated there would be one case for the month of October. 9. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Mr. Easley discussed Mrs. Deering resigning from the board due to illness. 10. PUBLIC HEARING 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. PUBLIC HEARING a. Public Hearing: Case S-23-009 Michael Blackwell; Special Use Permit for a Public Garage in accordance with Pittsylvania County Code § 35-179 (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale) a. Public Hearing: Case S-23-009 Michael Blackwell; Special Use Permit for a Public Garage in accordance with Pittsylvania County Code § 35-179 Mr. Easley read the zoning precepts and opened the public hearing at 6:07 p.m. Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development, reported that Michael Blackwell had petitioned for a Special Use Permit on 8.5 acres, located on State Road 863/Laniers Mill Road in the Chatham-Blairs Election District, to allow for the repair of automobiles/public garage. Michael Blackwell represented the petition. There was no opposition. Mr. Easley closed the public hearing at 6:09 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Craddock, seconded by Mr. Stone that the Board of Zoning Appeals grant the Special use Permit with the following conditions: (1) Repair activities shall be contained within an enclosed structure. (2) Inoperable vehicles shall comply with Chapter 9 of the Pittsylvania County Code and must be stored in an area screened in accordance with PCC § 35-121. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Joseph Craddock SECONDER: Hershel Stone AYES: Joseph Craddock, Ronald Merricks, Ryland Brumfield, Hershel Stone, Allan Easley, Carroll Yeaman NOES: None ABSTAIN: None b. Public Hearing: Case S-23-010 Joseph Reynolds; Special Use Permit for the Placement of a Doublewide Mobile Home in accordance with Pittsylvania County Code § 35-223 (Staff Contact: ) b. Public Hearing: Case S-23-010 Joseph Reynolds; Special Use Permit for the Placement of a Doublewide Mobile Home in accordance with Pittsylvania County Code § 35-223 Mr. Easley opened the public hearing at 6:12 p.m. Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development, reported that Joseph Reynolds had petitioned for a Special Use Permit on 0.88 acres, located on State Road 851/Peach Orchard Road in the Tunstall Election District, to allow for the placement of a double-wide mobile home. Joseph Reynolds represented the petition. There was no opposition. Mr. Easley closed the public hearing at 6:13 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Merricks, seconded by Mr. Yeaman that the Board of Zoning Appeals grant the Special use Permit. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Ronald Merricks SECONDER: Carroll Yeaman AYES: Joseph Craddock, Ronald Merricks, Ryland Brumfield, Hershel Stone, Allan Easley, Carroll Yeaman NOES: None ABSTAIN: None c. Public Hearing: Case S-23-011 Joy Hardy; Special Use Permit for a Private Club in accordance with Pittsylvania County Code § 35-179 (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale) c. Public Hearing: Case S-23-011 Joy Hardy; Special Use Permit for a Private Club in accordance with Pittsylvania County Code § 35-179 Mr. Easley opened the public hearing at 6:15 p.m. Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development, reported that Joy Hardy had petitioned for a Special Use Permit on 23.39 acres, located on State Road 878/Duncan Drive in the Westover Election District, to allow for a public club. Joy Hardy represented the petition. There was no opposition. Mr. Easley closed the public hearing at 6:16 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Yeaman, seconded by Mr. Merricks that the Board of Zoning Appeals grant the Special use Permit with the following conditions: (1) Any outdoor club events or outdoor music must end by 10:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday and by midnight (12:00 a.m.) Friday - Sunday. (2) Must remain in compliance with the Pittsylvania County Noise Ordinance. (3) Must remain in compliance with all applicable Virginia Department of Health regulations. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Carroll Yeaman SECONDER: Ronald Merricks AYES: Joseph Craddock, Ronald Merricks, Ryland Brumfield, Hershel Stone, Allan Easley, Carroll Yeaman NOES: None ABSTAIN: None 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.