2015-03-11 Board Summary
Board of Supervisors
Stephen A. Elswick
Arthur S. Warren
Dorothy A. Jaeckle
James M. Holland
Daniel A. Gecker
County Administrator
James J.L. Stegmaier
Summary of Actions Taken by the Board on March 11, 2015
3:00 P.M. SESSION
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS
Mr. Stegmaier announced recently Fitch Ratings agency reaffirmed its ‘AAA’ rating on
the Chesterfield County water and sewer bonds with a stable outlook.
Mr. Stegmaier reported last week the county had two business openings; first the
Neighborhood Walmart opened at the 50-year-old Meadowbrook Plaza, providing a
great boost to the county’s efforts to revitalize this area. In addition, former Carmike
Cinemas on Alverser Drive reopened March 6 as an Ovation 10 dinner-and-movie
theatre, presented by Carmike Cinemas.
Students from county high schools who were participating in Model County Government Day
introduced themselves and provided the name of the county official they shadowed. Faculty
advisors also participated in the introductions.
RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Virginia State University on the occasion of the
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133 anniversary of its founding.
WORK SESSIONS
A Work Session was held regarding the proposed FY2016 budget for Human Services and
Community Development.
APPOINTMENTS
Approved Nomination/appointment of Mr. Patrick Knightly to serve on the Camp
Baker Management Board.
STREETLIGHT COST APPROVAL
Approved
Streetlight installationin the Matoaca District at the pedestrian crossing
on Woodpecker Road adjacent to the Virginia State University student
apartments.
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CONSENT ITEMS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Firefighter II Dawn E. Sperry, Fire and
Emergency Medical Services Department, upon her retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Firefighter I Jeffrey A. Cox, Fire and
Emergency Medical Services Department, upon his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Firefighter III Roger D. Fields, Fire and
Emergency Medical Services Department, upon his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mrs. Peggy Chandler, Chesterfield-Colonial
Heights Department of Social Services, upon her retirement.
Approved Memorandum of Understanding between the Chesterfield County Police
Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Approved Mutual and automatic aid agreement between Chesterfield County Fire
and Emergency Medical Services and the Colonial Heights Fire, EMS,
and Emergency Management Department.
Approved Award of construction contract and authorization for the County
Administrator to execute the contract for the Falling Creek Greenway
improvements.
Approved Naming the new branch library the North Courthouse Road Library and
adoption of the resolution naming the meeting room in the new library
in memory of Mrs. Betty Hoffman Gulley.
Approved Agreement with Lifespring Community Development Corporation to
place skateboarding equipment at the XZone Skate Park located on
Courthouse Road.
Approved Appropriation of additional anticipated Virginia Department of
Transportation reimbursements and authorization to execute additional
change orders for the East River Road Widening Project.
Approved Public hearing date of April 15, 2015, to consider code amendments
relative to preliminary subdivision plats.
Approved Public hearing date of April 15, 2015, to consider the Ettrick VSU
Special Area Plan amendment and directed staff to schedule a work
session regarding the plan at the April 15 afternoon session.
Approved Public hearing date of April 15, 2015, to consider code amendment
relative to Ettrick special design district standards.
Approved Initiation of an application for rezoning from Agricultural (A) to
Residential (R-15) on property located on Talon Point Court.
Approved State road acceptance of roads in Brookcreek Crossing Section B.
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Approved Addendum to amended and restated special assessment agreement and
of development/acquisition agreement for road improvements for the
Lower Magnolia Green Community Development Authority.
Approved Authorization for the County Administrator to execute the special
project service agreement for oil and antifreeze collection,
transportation and processing through the Central Virginia Waste
Management Authority.
Approved Request for permission from Stephen P. Menninger and Virginia T.
Menninger for an existing and proposed boat dock to encroach in the
impoundment easement for Swift Creek Reservoir.
Approved Request for permission from Eagle Construction of VA, LLC for an
existing house to encroach within a sixteen-foot sewer easement across
Lot 23, Tarrington, Section 9.
Approved Request for permission from Susan F. Williams for an existing and
proposed boat dock to encroach in the impoundment easement for
Swift Creek Reservoir.
Approved Request for permission from William T. Stubbs to construct an
existing gravel driveway within a sixty-foot county right of way
known as St. George Street.
Approved Acceptance of parcels of land along south right of way line of Old
Hundred Road from Douglas R. Sowers.
Approved Acceptance of parcels of land along south right of way line of
Otterdale Road from Douglas R. Sowers and Susan S. Sowers.
Approved Authorization for Verizon to apply for conditional use or conditional
use planned development for a cell tower and equipment shed at Dutch
Gap Fire and EMS Station 14.
Approved Request to quitclaim portions of two variable width drainage
easements (public) and two variable width water easements across the
property of The Laurels of Bon Air, LLC.
Approved Purchase of parcels of land for Fire and Emergency Medical Services
Station 5 Replacement Site from Michael T. Barr, Donald J. Balzer,
Jr., George W. Whitlow and Wendy A. Whitlow, and David I. Vincent,
Jr. and Margaret J. Vincent.
Approved Purchase of parcels of land for Fire and Emergency Medical Services
Station 5 Replacement Site from Larry L. Denison and Lois S.
Denison.
Approved Water and Sewer Contract for Windermere Section C.
Approved Award of construction contract for Upper Swift Creek Pump Station
modifications.
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Approved Request for entertainment festival permit for Reithoffer Shows,
Incorporated to conduct a carnival at the Jefferson Davis Flea Market.
Approved Request for music/entertainment festival permit for the Chesterfield
County Chamber of Commerce’s Celebration of the Vine Wine
Festival.
Approved Request for entertainment festival permit for Laurin C. Willis and
SLAP Productions, to conduct the Central Virginia Food Truck Rodeo.
Transfer of district improvement funds from the Clover Hill District
Approved Improvement Fund to the Parks and Recreation Department to
purchase and install new playground equipment at Gordon Elementary
School.
Initiation of an application for a conditional use to permit a fire station,
Approved located at 6600 Otterdale Road.
REPORTS
Accepted Report on Developer Water and Sewer Contracts.
Accepted Report on Status of General Fund Balance, Reserve for Future Capital
Projects, District Improvement Funds and Lease Purchases.
Accepted Report on Roads Accepted into the State Secondary System.
CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD
Mr. Mark Felice, student at Matoaca High School, urged the Board to fully fund Chesterfield
County Public Schools.
Ms. Sara Johnson-Ward, education and legislation chair for the County Councils of PTAs,
urged the Board to maintain the high quality of life as outlined in the 2012 Comprehensive
Plan.
Mr. Alfred Williams expressed concerns relative to the lack of speeding enforcements in
neighborhoods off of Indian Springs Road.
Ms. Emily Parsons, student at Midlothian High School, urged the Board to fully fund
Chesterfield County Public Schools.
6:30 P.M. SESSION
Mr. Daniel A. Gecker, Midlothian District Supervisor, led a moment of silence.
Retired Sheriff Clarence G. Williams, Jr. led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
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RESOLUTIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing the Greater Richmond Multiple Myeloma
Support Group for their efforts in promoting awareness of multiple
myeloma.
Adopted Resolution recognizing the 2015 Chesterfield Classics 50+ AA Senior
Men’s Travel Softball Team for its outstanding representation of
Chesterfield County.
CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD
Ms. Annette McFarland, president of the Chesterfield Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma
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Theta Sorority, addressed the Board relative to the commemoration of the 20 anniversary of
the chapter and its many accomplishments.
Mr. Thomas Pakurar expressed concerns relative to the possibility of oil train explosions and
spills that could threaten Chesterfield County residents.
Ms. Amy Harbert, president of Chesterfield County of PTAs, urged the Board to fully fund
Chesterfield County Public Schools and consider maintaining the current real estate tax rate.
Ms. Carolyn Schallmo urged the Board to fully fund Chesterfield County Public Schools and
consider maintaining the current real estate tax rate.
Mr. Rodney Martin expressed concerns relative to various issues associated with Chesterfield
County Public Schools.
REQUESTS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME PERMITS AND REZONING
15SN0612 In Bermuda Magisterial District, request of Chesterfield County Board
Deferred until
of Supervisors for a conditional use planned development to permit
April 29, 2015
exceptions to ordinance requirements relative to road frontage
requirements and amendment of zoning district map in a Residential (R-
7) District on .9 acre fronting 20 feet on the east line of Gill Street, 400
feet south of Mathenay Drive. Residential use of up to 1.1 units per acre
is proposed. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is
appropriate for Residential use (2.5 dwellings per acre or less). Tax ID
792-655-1850, 2841 and 3953.
15SN0609 In Bermuda Magisterial District, request of Stericycle, Inc. for a
Approved with conditional use to permit regulated medical waste transfer facility and
proffered amendment of zoning district map in a Heavy Industrial (I-3) District on
conditions 8.2 acres fronting 190 feet on the north line of Bellwood Road, 1700
feet east of Haven Avenue. Density will be controlled by zoning
conditions or ordinance standards. The Comprehensive Plan suggests
the property is appropriate for Industrial use. Tax ID 797-677-4473.
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15SN0614 In Bermuda Magisterial District, request of Rush Truck Centers of
Approved with
Virginia for amendment of conditional use (Case 06SN0114) to permit
proffered
truck sales and amendment of zoning district map in a General
conditions
Industrial (I-2) District on 4 acres fronting 190 feet on the south line of
West Hundred Road, 300 feet west of Ware Bottom Spring Road; also
fronting 790 feet on the north line of Ware Bottom Spring Road, 380
feet west of West Hundred Road. Density will be controlled by zoning
conditions or ordinance standards. The Comprehensive Plan suggests
the property is appropriate for Corporate Office use. Tax IDs 805-653-
3722 and 7422.
15SN0615 In Dale Magisterial District, request of April Jack for a conditional use
Approved with to permit a family day-care home and amendment of zoning district map
proffered in a Residential (R-7) District on .3 acre known as 6406 Bareback
conditions Terrace. Density will be controlled by zoning conditions or ordinance
standards. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is appropriate
for Suburban Residential II use (2.0 to 4.0 dwellings per acre). Tax ID
770-683-0899.
15SN0606 (AMENDED) In Bermuda Magisterial District, request of Karl Johnson
Approved with for rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Community Business (C-3) plus
proffered conditional use planned development to permit exceptions to ordinance
conditions requirements relative to setbacks and buffers and amendment of zoning
district map on 2.1 acres lying 180 feet off the east line of Iron Bridge
Road, across from Court Yard Road. Density will be controlled by
zoning conditions or ordinance standards. The Comprehensive Plan
suggests the property is appropriate for Community Mixed use. Tax ID
774-658-1727.
15SN0613 In Midlothian Magisterial District, request of Verizon Wireless for a
Approved with conditional use to permit a communications tower and amendment of
proffered zoning district map in a Residential (R-40) District on 1.4 acres fronting
conditions 20 feet on the west line of Old Gun Road East, 2450 feet north of
Huguenot Road. Density will be controlled by zoning conditions or
ordinance standards. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is
appropriate for Low Density Residential use (maximum of 1.0 dwelling
per acre). Tax ID 743-721-Part of 2921.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approved Exercise of eminent domain for the acquisition of property for the Route
60 (Alverser Drive to Old Buckingham Road) Widening Project.
Approved Lease agreement between the county and Spring Run Vineyards to
manage a vineyard at Eppington.
Adopted Amendment to the lease of county property at Goyne Park with
SprintCom, Incorporated.
The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m. until March 25, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. in the Public Meeting
Room.
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