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12052023 PC MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 7:00 PM Board Meeting Room 39 Bank Street, SE, Chatham, Virginia 24531 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER 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 signed up to speak. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Upon motion of Mrs. Mease, seconded by Mr. Oakes, and by a unanimous vote, the agenda was approved as presented. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Janet Mease SECONDER: Gary Oakes AYES: Colette Henderson, Gary Oakes, Janet Mease, Nathan Harker, Richard Waters, Fred Webb NOES: None ABSTAIN: None 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon motion of Mr. Webb, seconded by Mr. Waters, and by a unanimous vote, the minutes were approved as presented. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Fred Webb SECONDER: Waters AYES: Colette Henderson, Gary Oakes, Janet Mease, Nathan Harker, Richard Waters, Fred Webb NOES: None ABSTAIN: None a. November Board Meeting Minutes Approval (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale) a. November Board Meeting Minutes Approval 8. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Mr. Harker stated that he will recuse himself from hearing case R-23-030 as it is a conflict of interest. 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. PUBLIC HEARING a. Public Hearing: Case R-23-017 Gwendolyn Averett; Rezoning from 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 from RC-1, Residential Combined Subdivision District, to B-2, Business District, General (Brown) Mr. Harker opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Mrs. Hayes, Deputy Director of Community Development, reported that Gwendolyn Averett, had petitioned to rezone 1.80 acres, from RC-1, Residential Combined Subdivision District, to B-2, Business District, General, to allow for a daycare facility. Mr. and Mrs. Averett were present. Mrs. Averett represented the petition. She spoke about the need for child care in the Ringgold area. Shelby Tate signed up to speak and she sent a letter to the Board stating her concerns. She said she was concerned about the B-2, Business District, General, zoning and any other businesses that could occupy the property in the future. She said she is opposed to any other business operating there other than a daycare facility. She would like the Averett's to offer a proffer stating that only a daycare would be allowed. The Averett's came back to address Mrs. Tate's concerns, Mr. Harker asked if they were willing to offer a proffer to limit this to a daycare, they stated they were willing to do that before the case is heard at the Board of Supervisors meeting in January. Mr. Harker closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. A motion was made by Mrs. Henderson, seconded by Mrs. Mease to recommend the Board of Supervisors grant the rezoning request. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Colette Henderson SECONDER: Janet Mease AYES: Colette Henderson, Gary Oakes, Janet Mease, Nathan Harker, Richard Waters, Fred Webb NOES: None ABSTAIN: None b. Public Hearing: Case R-23-030 James Hubbard; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to B-2, Business District, General (Harker) (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale) b. Public Hearing: Case R-23-030 James Hubbard; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to B-2, Business District, General (Harker) Chairman Harker recused himself from hearing this case. Mrs. Henderson opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. Mrs. Hayes, Deputy Director of Community Development, reported that James Hubbard had petitioned to rezone 3.0 acres from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to B- 2, Business District, General to allow for a public garage. James Hubbard represented the petition. He stated he has cleaned the property up and it will stay that way. Minnie and Anderson Bradner spoke saying this has been a residential area for years. They have concerns about gasoline running down onto their property and contaminating their well. They also have concerns about the increase in traffic. They would prefer not having a public garage next door. Mr. Hubbard came back and said that he does not plan on storing any vehicles outside. Mrs. Henderson closed the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Waters, seconded by Mr. Oakes to recommend the Board of supervisors grant the rezoning request. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Richard Waters SECONDER: Gary Oakes AYES: Colette Henderson, Gary Oakes, Janet Mease, Richard Waters, Fred Webb NOES: None ABSTAIN: Nathan Harker c. Public Hearing: Case R-23-032 Donald, Larry and Ralph Clay; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (Mease) (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale) c. Public Hearing: Case R-23-032 Donald, Larry and Ralph Clay; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (Mease) Mr. Harker opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. Mrs. Hayes, Deputy Director of Community Development, reported that Donald, Larry & Wesley Clay, had petitioned to rezone 14.26 acres, from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District, to allow for the property to be subdivided. Jarret and Makayla Pierce, children of Donald Clay represented the petition. There was no opposition. Mr. Harker closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. A motion was made by Mrs. Mease, seconded by Mr. Webb to recommend the Board of Supervisors grant the rezoning request. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Janet Mease SECONDER: Fred Webb AYES: Colette Henderson, Gary Oakes, Janet Mease, Nathan Harker, Richard Waters, Fred Webb NOES: None ABSTAIN: None d. Public Hearing: Case R-23-033 William Knick; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (Webb) (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale) d. Public Hearing: Case R-23-033 William Knick; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (Webb) Mr. Harker opened the public hearing at 7:41p.m. Mrs. Hayes, Deputy Director of Community Development, reported that William Knick, had petitioned to rezone 4.516 acres, from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District, to allow for the property to be consolidated with an adjacent property zoned A-1. William Knick represented the petition. There was no opposition. Mr. Harker closed the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Webb, seconded by Mrs. Henderson to recommend the Board of Supervisors grant the rezoning request. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Fred Webb SECONDER: Colette Henderson AYES: Colette Henderson, Gary Oakes, Janet Mease, Nathan Harker, Richard Waters, Fred Webb NOES: None ABSTAIN: None e. Public Hearing: Case R-23-034 Dwight Jefferson: Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to B-2, Business District, General (Mease) (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale) e. Public Hearing: Case R-23-034 Dwight Jefferson: Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to B-2, Business District, General (Mease) Mr. Harker opened the public hearing at 7:43p.m. Mrs. Hayes, Deputy Director of Community Development, reported that Dwight Jefferson, had petitioned to rezone 1.009 acres, from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to B-2, Business District, General, to allow for the property to be consolidated with an adjacent property zoned B-2. Dwight Jefferson represented the petition. There was no opposition. Mr. Harker closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. A motion was made by Mrs. Mease, seconded by Mr. Waters to recommend the Board of Supervisors grant the rezoning request. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Janet Mease SECONDER: Richard Waters AYES: Colette Henderson, Gary Oakes, Janet Mease, Nathan Harker, Richard Waters, Fred Webb NOES: None ABSTAIN: None f. Public Hearing: Case R-23-036 Clarence and Robin Emerzon; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale) f. Public Hearing: Case R-23-036 Clarence and Robin Emerzon; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District Mr. Harker opened the public hearing at 7:46 p.m. Mrs. Hayes, Deputy Director of Community Development, reported that Clarence and Robin Emerson, had petitioned to rezone 6.17 acres, from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District, to allow for a wayside stand. Mrs. Hayes represented the petition. There was no opposition. Mr. Harker closed the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Waters, seconded by Mr. Oakes to recommend the Board of Supervisors grant the rezoning request. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Richard Waters SECONDER: Gary Oakes AYES: Colette Henderson, Gary Oakes, Janet Mease, Nathan Harker, Richard Waters, Fred Webb NOES: None ABSTAIN: None g. Public Hearing: Case R-23-037 Jonathan Wachendorfer; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to RMF, Residential Multi-Family District (Webb) (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale) g. Public Hearing: Case R-23-037 Jonathan Wachendorfer; Rezoning from R- 1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to RMF, Residential Multi-Family District (Webb) Mr. Harker opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. Mrs. Hayes, Deputy Director of Community Development, reported that Jonathan Wachendorfer, had petitioned to rezone two parcels totaling 1.392 acres, from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to RMF, Residential Multi-Family District, to allow for duplexes to be constructed on the property. Mrs. Hayes represented the petition. There was no opposition. Mr. Harker closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Webb, seconded by Mrs. Mease to recommend the Board of Supervisors grant the rezoning request. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Fred Webb SECONDER: Janet Mease AYES: Colette Henderson, Gary Oakes, Janet Mease, Nathan Harker, Richard Waters, Fred Webb NOES: None ABSTAIN: None h. Public Hearing: Case R-23-038 Morris Smith; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (Henderson) (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale) h. Public Hearing: Case R-23-038 Morris Smith; Rezoning from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District (Henderson) Mr. Harker opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. Mrs. Hayes, Deputy Director of Community Development, reported that Morris Smith, had petitioned to rezone 7.595 acres, from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District, to A-1, Agricultural District, to allow for the property to be subdivided. Morris Smith represented the petition. There was no opposition. Mr. Harker closed the public hearing at 7:51 p.m. A motion was made by Mrs. Henderson, seconded by Mr. Webb to recommend the Board of Supervisors grant the rezoning request. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Colette Henderson SECONDER: Fred Webb AYES: Colette Henderson, Gary Oakes, Janet Mease, Nathan Harker, Richard Waters, Fred Webb NOES: None ABSTAIN: None i. Public Hearing: Case S-23-020 Daniel and Ksenia Moore; Special Use Permit for a Slaughterhouse/Meat Processing (Mease) (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale) i. Public Hearing: Case S-23-020 Daniel and Ksenia Moore; Special Use Permit for a Slaughterhouse/Meat Processing (Mease) Mr. Harker opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. Mrs. Hayes, Deputy Director of Community Development, reported that, Daniel and Ksenia Moore had petitioned for a Special Use Permit on 39.73 acres, to allow for a Slaughterhouse/Meat Processing facility. Richard Moore represented the petition. Bonnie Baker spoke, she does not have a problem with the SUP as long as the business stays small. She does have concerns with the increase in traffic. Mr. Harker closed the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. A motion was made by Mrs. Mease, seconded by Mrs. Henderson to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals grant the Special Use Permit with the two conditions recommended by staff: 1. All waste created by the use must be disposed of in accordance with all State and Federal regulations. 2. The property entrance shall meet all VDOT requirements for a commercial entrance. A motion was made by Mrs. Mease, seconded by Mrs. Henderson to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals grant the Special Use Permit. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Mease SECONDER: Henderson AYES: Mease, Henderson, Oakes, Harker, Waters, Webb NOES: None ABSTAIN: None j. Public Hearing: Case S-23-021 Richard Holbrook; Special Use Permit for a School (Webb) (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale) j. Public Hearing: Case S-23-021 Richard Holbrook; Special Use Permit for a School (Webb) Mr. Harker opened the public hearing at 8:04 p.m. Mrs. Hayes, Deputy Director of Community Development, reported that, Richard Holbrook had petitioned for a Special Use Permit on .71 acres, to allow for a school, and a youth diversion program. Montana Tarpley represented the petition. There was no opposition to the petition. Mr. Harker closed the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Webb, seconded by Mrs. Henderson to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals grant the Special Use Permit. A motion was made by Mr. Webb, seconded by Mrs. Henderson to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals grant the Special Use Permit. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Fred Webb SECONDER: Colette Henderson AYES: Colette Henderson, Gary Oakes, Janet Mease, Nathan Harker, Richard Waters, Fred Webb NOES: None ABSTAIN: None k. Public Hearing: Case S-23-022 Beverly Grisales; Special Use Permit for a Beauty Shop (Webb) (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale) k. Public Hearing: Case S-23-022 Beverly Grisales; Special Use Permit for a Beauty Shop (Webb) Mr. Harker opened the public hearing at 8:06 p.m. Mrs. Hayes, Deputy Director of Community Development, reported that Beverly Grisales had petitioned for a Special Use Permit on .089 acres, to allow for a beauty shop. Sally Burnett represented the petition. There was no opposition to the petition. Mr. Harker closed the public hearing at 8:09 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Webb, seconded by Mr. Waters to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals grant the Special Use Permit with two conditions recommended by staff. 1. If hair or nail services are offered at this location, all USBC requirements shall be met. 2. The business shall not employ anyone not residing on the property. l. Public Hearing: Case S-23-023 Chancellor and Samantha Turner; Special Use Permit for the placement of a Singlewide Manufactured Home (Oakes) (Staff Contact: Emily Ragsdale) l. Public Hearing: Case S-23-023 Chancellor and Samantha Turner; Special Use Permit for the placement of a Singlewide Manufactured Home (Oakes) Mr. Harker opened the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. Mrs. Hayes, Deputy Director of Community Development, reported that Chancellor and Samantha Turner had petitioned for a Special Use Permit on 1.47 acres, to allow for the placement of a single-wide mobile home. Mrs. Hayes represented the petition. There was no opposition to the petition. Mr. Harker closed the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Oakes, seconded by Mr. Webb to recommend the Board of Zoning Appeals grant the Special Use Permit. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Gary Oakes SECONDER: Fred Webb AYES: Colette Henderson, Gary Oakes, Janet Mease, Nathan Harker, Richard Waters, Fred Webb NOES: None ABSTAIN: None 10. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. 11. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. 12. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m.