09-24-2008 Board Summary
Board of Supervisors
Arthur S. Warren
Daniel A. Gecker
Dorothy Jaeckle
James M. Holland
Marleen K. Durfee
County Administrator
James J.L. Stegmaier
Summary of Actions Taken by the Board on September 24, 2008
3:00 P.M. SESSION
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS
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Mr. Stegmaier provided an update on several of the “Top 40” critical projects being
worked on by county staff, to include the status of the Amelia Reservoir Project, the
postal zip codes, the Citizen Budget Advisory Committee, and budget concerns in
relation to the state budget shortfalls expected.
RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Charles H. Foster, Jr. for his service as a
member of the Richmond Metropolitan Authority Board of Directors.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Captain Paige W. “Chip” Foster, Police
Department, upon his retirement.
DEFERRED ITEMS
Took No Action Road Impact Fees.
Withdrew Designation of a Virginia Department of Transportation sight distance
easement along Genito Road.
APPOINTMENTS
Approved Reappointment of Gary Thomson and Jim Holland to serve on
Virginia’s Gateway Region Board.
Approved Reappointment of Imad Damaj to serve on the SAFE Board of
Directors.
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STREETLIGHT INSTALLATION
Approved Streetlight installations in the Bermuda District as follows: In the Rayon
Park subdivision, on Rycliff Avenue, in the vicinity of 2915; on Reymet
Road, in the vicinity of 2001, on the existing pole; and on Kingsland Road,
in the vicinity of 3440, on the existing pole. In the Dale District as follows:
In the Drewrys Bluff subdivision, on Bluffside Drive, in the vicinity of
3501, on the existing pole. In the Matoaca District as follows: A request to
incorporate an existing roadside private light located in the vicinity of
20406 Church Road into the county streetlight program.
CONSENT ITEMS
Adopted Resolution recognizing October 5-11, 2008, as “Fire Prevention Week.”
Adopted Resolution recognizing October 5-11, 2008, as “Paralegals’ Week” in
Chesterfield.
Adopted Resolution confirming proceedings of the Chesterfield Economic
Development Authority for approval of the application of the Colonial
Ridge Apartments, LP for issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds to assist
the borrower in acquiring, renovating and equipping a multifamily housing
development.
Approved Appropriation of continuation grant funds and local matching funds for the
Sheriff’s Office Jail Management System Rewrite Project.
Approved Award of contract to Chinn-Ridge Construction Company for the
replacement of the HVAC equipment, roof membrane, and windows in the
Smith-Wagner Building.
Approved Set October 8, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. for a public hearing for the Board to
consider FY2010 Enhancement Projects.
Approved Request of Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce to amend the date
of the music/entertainment festival permit for Celebration of the Vine Wine
Festival from April 25, 2009 to April 18, 2009.
Approved Appropriation of road cash proffers and authorization to proceed with the
design, environmental clearance, right-of-way acquisition and construction
advertisement of the Courthouse Road Spot Improvement Project.
Approved Award of construction contract for the Qualla Road at Belcherwood Road
Safety Project.
Approved Award of Construction Contract for the Proctors Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant Fine Screens Building.
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Approved Request to quitclaim a portion of a 20-foot sewer easement, and a variable
width sewer and drainage easement across the property of Wintervest, LLC.
Approved Request to quitclaim a variable width drainage easement (private) across the
property of F and C, L.L.C.
Approved Request to quitclaim a portion of a 16-foot sewer easement across the
property of Ironbridge Corner, L.C.
Approved Request to quitclaim a portion of a 20-foot sewer easement, a 16-foot
drainage easement and a variable width sewer and drainage easement across
the property of MTC-East, LLC.
Approved The purchase of a parcel of land adjacent to Bensley Park.
Approved Request for permission from Brian L. and Lynn M. Coulmas for a proposed
picket fence to encroach within a 16-foot drainage easement and 20-foot
sewer easements across Lot 52, Tanner Village, Section A at Charter
Colony.
Approved Request for permission from Raymond W. and Kathleen T. Curnow for a
gravel driveway to encroach within a 50-foot unimproved county right of
way known as Cliff Lawn Drive.
Approved Request for permission from Gravely-Melton LLC to install private sewer
and water services within private easements to serve property on Chital
Drive.
Approved Request for permission from Donald E. Vaughan for an existing concrete
driveway, carport, shed and a proposed privacy fence to encroach within a
16-foot easement across Lot 17, Block H, Chipchase at Mineola, Section C.
Approved Acceptance of a parcel of land along Old Hundred Road from Virginia A.
Justis.
Approved Acceptance of parcels of land along Old Hundred Road from Redeemer
Lutheran Church.
Approved Acceptance of a parcel of land along Ridgedale Parkway from Richmond
Kickers Youth Soccer Club, Incorporated.
Approved Acceptance of parcels of land for the extension of River Haven Avenue
from Rivermont Development Company, LLC.
Approved Acceptance of Nutrient Credit Service Agreement with the Virginia
Nutrient Credit Exchange Association, Incorporated.
Approved Donation of judge’s chair to Virginia Court of Appeals.
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Approved Transfer of district improvement funds from the Bermuda District
Improvement Fund to the Parks and Recreation Department for rental and
staffing charges for use of the Bensley Community Building for the
Veteran’s Day Ceremony at Bensley Park.
Approved A musical/entertainment festival permit to the Midlothian Rotary Club on
Wednesday, October 1, 2008.
REPORTS
Accepted
A report on Developer Water and Sewer Contracts; a report on Status
of General Fund Balance, Reserve for Future Capital Projects, District
Improvement Funds and Lease Purchases; a report of Planning
Commission Substantial Accord Determination for Chesterfield
County Parks and Recreation (Case 08PD0372) to permit access for
and expansion of the Planned Falling Creek North Park Site on 3.6
acres and amendment to Substantial Accord Determination (Case
04PD0126) on 11.5 acres relative to permitted uses and development
standards.
CLOSED SESSION
Closed session pursuant to § 2.2-3711(A)(5), Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, to discuss
prospective businesses or industries locating or expanding in the County where no previous
announcement has been made of the businesses' or industries' interest in locating or expanding its
facilities in the County.
6:30 P.M. SESSION
Reverend Bob Floyd, Retired Army Chaplain, gave the invocation.
Mr. Richard McElfish, Director of Environmental Engineering, led the Pledge of Allegiance to
the flag of the United States of America.
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing “Christmas Mother Day” in Chesterfield County.
CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD
Mr. Mike Uzell addressed the Board relating to off-site road improvements in Branner Station
and the lack of information being presented to the public. (Ms. Jaeckle stated the developer has
been delayed due to trying to find a route for the road.)
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Queen Zakia Shabazz, a resident of Schloss Manor, addressed the Board to request the
installment of multi-way stop signs, flashing yellow or red lights, a speed bump or slow signs at
the intersection of Schloss Road/Tacony Drive and Elkhardt Road. She provided the Board with
the number of accidents at the intersection since 2006.
Ms. Joann Strothers, an accident victim, urged the Board to have some sort of preventative
measure at the intersection.
Mr. Robert Owens, President of Chester Community Association, addressed the Board relating
to the amount of incorrect information circulating regarding the Branner Station project. He
requested the elected officials to assist the citizens in getting information.
Ms. Barbara Story, a Happy Hill Road resident, addressed the Board regarding the lack of
information being presented by the Branner Station developers.
Ms. Norma Szakal requested the Board to restore civil discourse to the public hearings and not
allow outbursts from the public.
Mr. Will Shewmake addressed the Board relating to the increase in the Planning fees recently
adopted by the Board. He stated the fee for a Conditional Use for a business to be run out of a
home nearly tripled. He requested the Board to revisit some of the fees.
REQUESTS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME PERMITS AND REZONINGS
05SN0239 In Clover Hill Magisterial District a request of THE CHEATHAM
(Amended) FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP for rezoning from Agricultural
Deferred to (A) to Community Business (C-3) with Conditional Use plus
December 17, Conditional Use Planned Development on 63.5 acres fronting the
2008 north line of Hull Street Road, also fronting the west line of Route 288
and located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of these
roads. Tax IDs 733-680-Part of 9439; 734-678-2276; and 734-681-
0526 and 3904.
07SN0341 In Bermuda Magisterial District a request of ACQUISITIONS PLUS
Deferred to the LLC for rezoning from Light Industrial (I-1) and Residential (R-7) to
regularly Residential Townhouse (R-TH) lying on 16.9 acres fronting the north
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scheduled 2 and south lines of Gayland Avenue east of Jefferson Davis Highway.
meeting in Tax IDs 792-678-1855, 2312, 2756, 3614, 3859, 4762, 5018, 5765,
January 6322, 6667, 7626, 7770, 8673 and 9532; and 793-678-0077.
07SN0385 In Matoaca Magisterial District a request of FIRST
Deferred to COMMONWEALTH SERVICES for rezoning from Agricultural (A)
November 19, to Residential (R-12) lying on 8.2 acres fronting the east line of
2008 Winterpock Road north of Springford Parkway; also fronting the west
line of Summercreek Drive across from Summercreek Place. Tax ID
722-661-8707.
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07SN0340 In Matoaca Magisterial District a request FRANCIS BEERS for
Withdrawn by rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Residential (R-12) lying on 250.1
the applicant acres fronting in two (2) places on the west line of Qualla Road and
lying at the northern termini of Springhouse Drive and Belcherwood
Road. Tax IDs 740-667-8769; 741-669-3736; 743-668-1461; and
744-668-7309.
07SN0372 In Clover Hill Magisterial District a request of EWN
(Amended) INVESTMENTS, INC. for rezoning from Community Business (C-3)
Deferred to to Community Business (C-3) plus Conditional Use Planned
December 17, Development lying on 7.0 acres fronting the northwest quadrant of the
2008 intersection of Hull Street Road and Duckridge Boulevard. Tax ID
722-671-1285.
08SN0216 In Bermuda Magisterial District a request of JEFFREY D. CLARK
Approved with for Conditional Use to permit a business (construction
proffered bonding/insurance office) incidental to a dwelling unit in a Residential
conditions (R-15) District lying on 0.4 acres and known as 13403 Burnettedale
Drive. Tax ID 789-645-2789.
08SN0217 In Dale Magisterial District a request of SPENCER BROTHERS,
Deferred to INC. for rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Neighborhood Business
October 22, 2008 (C-2) of 8.9 acres and Heavy Industrial (I-3) with Conditional Use of
6.4 acres for community mixed use uses lying on 15.3 acres fronting
on the east line of Iron Bridge Road south of Kingsland Road. Tax
IDs 771-672-6776 and 7237.
08SN0224 In Midlothian Magisterial District a request of HERITAGE SIGNS
Deferred to INC. for Conditional Use Planned Development to permit a computer-
November 19, controlled, variable message, electronic sign and to permit exception
2008 to Ordinance requirements relative to sign height on 0.6 acres and
known as 1231 Gateway Centre Parkway. Tax ID 757-705-3156.
08SN0242 In Clover Hill Magisterial District a request of OLD DOMINION
Approved with TIRE SERVICES INC. for rezoning from Agricultural (A) and Light
proffered Industrial (I-1) to General Industrial (I-2) with Conditional Use to
conditions permit General Business (C-5) uses lying on 7.1 acres fronting the east
line of Warbro Road south of Genito Road. Tax IDs 736-686-6097
and 736-687-9003.
08SN0243 In Matoaca Magisterial District a request of JOHN D. AND
Remanded to the KIMBERLY W. HUGHES, JR. for Conditional Use to permit
Planning Community Business (C-3) uses and commercial outdoor recreation
Commission plus Conditional Use Planned Development lying on 8.5 acres located
in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Beach and Spring Run
Roads. Tax IDs 745-654-8256 and 746-654-1071.
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08SN0258 In Bermuda Magisterial District a request of CHARLES P. PHELPS
Approved with and SANDRA L. ULLOA for rezoning from Residential (R-7) to
proffered Neighborhood Office (O-1) lying on 0.5 acres and known as 3600 Gill
conditions Street. Tax ID 792-656-5119.
08SN0269 In Bermuda Magisterial District a proposal of CHESTERFIELD
Approved subject COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS for a Conditional Use
to one condition Planned Development to permit exceptions to Ordinance requirements
relative to setbacks for structures open on three (3) sides lying on 91.2
acres to include all lots within the boundaries of the Millside
Manufactured Home Subdivision plus Tax IDs 802-628-1812 and
802-629-5207 lying east of the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad, across
from Pine Forest Drive.
08SN0274 In Matoaca Magisterial District a request of GLENN WHITE for
Approved with Conditional Use to permit mulch sales in an Agricultural (A) District
proffered lying on 1.3 acres and is located in the northwest quadrant of the
conditions intersection of Hull Street and Cosby Roads. Tax ID 716-671-Part of
6919.
08SN0275 In Bermuda Magisterial District a request of NEW CINGULAR
Approved subject WIRELESS PCS, LLC (AT&T) for Conditional Use to permit a
to the conditions communications tower in an Agricultural (A) District lying on 5.8
and with acres fronting the east line of Allied Road north of East Hundred
proffered Road. Tax ID 829-643-Part of 1520.
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08SN0276 In Bermuda Magisterial District a request of INVISIBLE TOWERS,
Remanded to the LLCfor Conditional Use to permit a communications tower in an
Planning Agricultural (A) District lying on 8.2 acres and known as 13028
Commission Harrowgate Road. Tax ID 788-647-9084.
08SN0278 In Midlothian Magisterial District a request of GRTC TRANSIT
Approved with SYSTEM, JOHN LEWIS for Conditional Use to permit a park and
proffered ride lot in a Residential (R-15) District lying on 12.0 acres fronting the
conditions west line of Forest Hill Avenue; the east line of Buford Road and also
fronting the south line of Choctaw Road. Tax ID 755-718-6295.
08SN0279 In Midlothian Magisterial District a request of LEPORTON, LLC for
Approved with rezoning from Residential (R-7) to Corporate Office (O-2) with
proffered Conditional Use to permit restaurant use lying on 0.7 acres lying off
conditions the north line of Midlothian Turnpike west of Village Mill Drive. Tax
ID 727-708-6582.
08SN0280 In Bermuda Magisterial District a request of MILES & WELLS
Approved with PARTNERSHIP AND BURGESS & NIPLE, INC. for rezoning from
proffered Agricultural (A) to Residential (R-25) lying on 1.0 acres lying off the
conditions south line of Chalkley Road west of Michmar Drive. Tax ID 782-
659-2485.
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09SN0113 In Bermuda Magisterial District a request of SOCORRO R. WADE
Approved with for renewal of Manufactured Home Permit 95SR0249 to park a
conditions manufactured home in a Residential (R-7) District lying on 0.9 acre
and known as 15413 Appomattox Street. Tax ID 829-641-3577.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Adopted Resolution authorizing the County Administrator to execute the
documents required to implement changes to the Articles of
Incorporation of the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority.
Approved Amendments to the zoning ordinance as it relates to the planting,
replacement and preservation of trees in the Swift Creek Reservoir
watershed.
Amendments to the ordinance on real estate tax relief for the elderly.
Adopted
Adopted Leasing of county property at Mid-Lothian Mines Park.
CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD ON UNSCHEDULED MATTERS
Mr. David Webb requested clarification from the Board on the action taken on Case 07SN0340,
Francis Beers. (Mr. Gecker stated the applicant can refile the rezoning request at any time.)
The meeting adjourned at 9:53 p.m. until October 3, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. for a special meeting at
the 1917 Historic Courthouse for a presentation of the Preserve America Community
certification from Mr. John Nau, Chairman of the Advisory Council for Historic Preservation
and chief architect of the Preserve America Program.
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