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08012023 PC MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - 7:00 PM Board Meeting Room 39 Bank Street, SE, Chatham,Virginia 24531 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman, Nathan Harker. 2. ROLL CALL 3. MOMENT OF SILENCE The Board observed a moment of silence. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. HEARING OF THE CITIZENS Each person addressing the Board under Hearing of the Citizens shall be a resident or land owner of the County, or the registered agent of such resident or land owner. Each person shall step up, give his/her name and district in an audible tone of voice for the record, and unless further time is granted by the Chairman, shall limit his/her address to three (3) minutes. No person shall be permitted to address the Board more than once during Hearing of the Citizens. All remarks shall be addressed to the Board as a body and not to any individual member thereof. Hearing of the Citizens shall last for a maximum of forty-five (45) minutes. Any individual that is signed up to speak during said section who does not get the opportunity to do so because of the aforementioned time limit, shall be given speaking priority at the next Board meeting. Absent Chairman’s approval, no person shall be able to speak who has not signed up. HEARING OF THE CITIZENS No citizens came forward to speak. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Mr. Webb, seconded by Mr. Waters and by a seven (7) to zero (0) vote, the agenda was approved as presented. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Fred Webb SECONDER: Richard Waters AYES: None NOES: None ABSTAIN: None 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. July Board Meeting Minutes Approval (Staff Contact: Robin Vaughan) a. July Board Meeting Minutes Approval A motion was made by Mr. Webb, seconded by Mrs. Mease and by a seven (7) to zero (0) vote, the minutes were approved as presented. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Fred Webb SECONDER: Janet Mease AYES: None NOES: None ABSTAIN: None 8. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT There was no Chairman's Report. 9. PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Article V, Division 7 of the Pittsylvania County Zoning Ordinance, we the Planning Commission have been empowered to hear and decide specific applications in support of said ordinance and to make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors or the Board of Zoning Appeals. 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 regarding zoning cases will be limited to (3) three minutes. a. Public Hearing: Case R-23-017 Gwendolyn Averett; Rezoning RC-1, Residential Combined Subdivision District, to B-2, Business District, General (Brown) (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale) a. Public Hearing: Case R-23-017 Gwendolyn Averett; Rezoning RC-1, Residential Combined Subdivision District, to B-2, Business District, General (Brown) Mr. Harker opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Mrs. Ragsdale reported that Gwendolyn Averett had requested to withdraw the rezoning application at this time, so the Board will vote on allowing Mrs. Averett to withdraw the petition without penalty so the case can be heard at a later date. A motion was made by Mr. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Henderson, motion passed by a seven (7) to zero (0) vote. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Justin Brown SECONDER: Colette Henderson AYES: Nathan Harker, Gary Oakes, Colette Henderson, Justin Brown, Richard Waters, Fred Webb, Janet Mease NOES: None ABSTAIN: None b. Public Hearing: Case R-23-021 Kevin and Frances Reynolds; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision, to A-1, Agricultural District. (Mease) (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale) b. Public Hearing: Case R-23-021 Kevin and Frances Reynolds; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision, to A-1, Agricultural District. (Mease) Mr. Harker opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development, reported that Frances Reynolds had petitioned to rezone 2.28 acres from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District, to allow for a second dwelling. Frances Reynolds represented the petition, there was no opposition. Mr. Harker closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. A motion was made by Mrs. Mease, seconded by Mr. Webb to recommend the Board of Supervisors grant the rezoning request. Motion passed by a seven (7) to zero (0) vote. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Janet Mease SECONDER: Fred Webb AYES: Nathan Harker, Gary Oakes, Colette Henderson, Justin Brown, Richard Waters, Fred Webb, Janet Mease NOES: None ABSTAIN: None c. Public Hearing: Case R-23-022 Larry Dalton; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (Brown) (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale) c. Public Hearing: Case R-23-022 Larry Dalton; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (Brown) Mr. Harker opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development, reported that Larry Dalton had petitioned to rezone 2.38 acres from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District, to allow for the property to be consolidated with an adjacent parcel zoned A-1, Agricultural District. Mrs. Ragsdale represented the petition, there was no opposition. Mr. Harker closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Oakes to recommend the Board of Supervisors grant the rezoning request. Motion passed by a seven (7) to zero (0) vote. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Justin Brown SECONDER: Gary Oakes AYES: Nathan Harker, Gary Oakes, Colette Henderson, Justin Brown, Richard Waters, Fred Webb, Janet Mease NOES: None ABSTAIN: None d. Public Hearing: Case R-23-023 Willie Thompson; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (Waters) (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale) d. Public Hearing: Case R-23-023 Willie Thompson; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (Waters) Mr. Harker opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development, reported that Willie Thompson had petitioned to rezone 11.18 acres from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District, to allow for the property to be subdivided. Mrs. Ragsdale represented the petition, there was no opposition. Mr. Harker closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Waters, seconded by Mr. Brown to recommend the Board of Supervisors grant the rezoning request. Motion passed by a seven (7) to zero (0) vote. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Richard Waters SECONDER: Justin Brown AYES: Nathan Harker, Gary Oakes, Colette Henderson, Justin Brown, Richard Waters, Fred Webb, Janet Mease NOES: None ABSTAIN: None e. Public Hearing: Case R-23-024 David and Mary Ellen Wright; Rezoning R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (Oakes) (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale) e. Public Hearing: Case R-23-024 David and Mary Ellen Wright; Rezoning R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (Oakes) Mr. Harker opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development, reported that David & Mary Ellen Wright had petitioned to rezone 20.78 acres from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District, to allow for agricultural purposes. Mary Ellen Wright represented the petition, there was no opposition. Mr. Harker closed the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Oakes, seconded by Mr. Waters to recommend the Board of Supervisors grant the rezoning request. Motion passed by a seven (7) to zero (0) vote. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Gary Oakes SECONDER: Richard Waters AYES: Nathan Harker, Gary Oakes, Colette Henderson, Justin Brown, Richard Waters, Fred Webb, Janet Mease NOES: None ABSTAIN: None f. Public Hearing: Case S-23-009 Michael Blackwell; Special Use Permit for a Public Garage in accordance with Pittsylvania County Code § 35-179 (Waters) (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale) f. Public Hearing: Case S-23-009 Michael Blackwell; Special Use Permit for a Public Garage in accordance with Pittsylvania County Code § 35-179 (Waters) Mr. Harker opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development, reported that Michael Blackwell had petitioned for a Special Use Permit on 8.50 acres, to allow for the repair of automobiles/public garage. Michael Blackwell represented the petition, there was no opposition. Mr. Harker closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Waters, seconded by Mr. Webb to recommend the Board of Supervisors 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. Motion passed by a seven (7) to zero (0) vote. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Richard Waters SECONDER: Fred Webb AYES: Nathan Harker, Gary Oakes, Colette Henderson, Justin Brown, Richard Waters, Fred Webb, Janet Mease NOES: None ABSTAIN: None g. 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 (Oakes) (Staff Contact: ) g. 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 (Oakes) Mr. Harker opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development, reported that Joseph Reynolds had petitioned for a Special Use Permit on 0.88 acres, to allow for the placement of a double-wide mobile home. Joseph Reynolds represented the petition, there was no opposition. Mr. Harker closed the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Oakes, seconded by Mrs. Mease to recommend the Board of Supervisors grant the Special Use Permit. Motion passed by a seven (7) to zero (0) vote. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Gary Oakes SECONDER: Janet Mease AYES: Nathan Harker, Gary Oakes, Colette Henderson, Justin Brown, Richard Waters, Fred Webb, Janet Mease NOES: None ABSTAIN: None h. Public Hearing: Case S-23-011 Joy Hardy; Special Use Permit for a Private Club in accordance with Pittsylvania County Code § 35-179 (Webb) (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale) h. Public Hearing: Case S-23-011 Joy Hardy; Special Use Permit for a Private Club in accordance with Pittsylvania County Code § 35-179 (Webb) Mr. Harker opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Mrs. Ragsdale, Director of Community Development, reported that Joy Hardy had petitioned for a Special Use Permit on 23.39 acres, to allow for a public club. Joy Hardy represented the petition, there was no opposition. Mr. Webb asked if the Special Use Permit would transfer ownership if the property was ever sold, Mrs. Ragsdale stated that it would transfer to the new property owner. Ms. Hardy stated that at this time the property would only be hosting a fund raiser for the Pittsylvania County ASPCA once a year. Mr. Harker closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Webb, seconded by Mr. Oakes to recommend the Board of Supervisors 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. Motion passed by a seven (7) to zero (0) vote. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Fred Webb SECONDER: Gary Oakes AYES: Nathan Harker, Gary Oakes, Colette Henderson, Justin Brown, Richard Waters, Fred Webb, Janet Mease NOES: None ABSTAIN: None 10. OLD BUSINESS Mrs. Ragsdale reminded the Board that the next bi-monthly meeting for the zoning ordinance update will be held on August 10th at 5:30 pm. 11. NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Ragsdale stated there will be one rezoning case and two special use permits for the month of September. 12. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.