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2013-02-27 Board Summary Board of Supervisors Dorothy A. Jaeckle Stephen A. Elswick Arthur S. Warren James M. Holland Daniel A. Gecker County Administrator James J.L. Stegmaier Summary of Actions Taken by the Board on February 27, 2013 3:00 P.M. SESSION COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS ? Mr. Stegmaier introduced Mr. Scott Smedley, the new Director of the Department of Environmental Engineering. ? Mr. Stegmaier was pleased to report that the Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL) has been named a Finalist for the 19th Annual National Medal for Museums and Library Service. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor conferred on museums and libraries by the Institute for Museum and Library Services in recognition of service to the community and for making a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities. ? Mr. Stegmaier announced that staff continues to work diligently on the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. Several items have now been completed, to include the coordination of public facilities with the CIP and the identification of the properties zoned contrary to the recommendations of the land use plan. Staff work is also complete on the Bridge the Gap ordinances, which have been recommended by the Planning Commission and will be coming before the Board soon. ? Mr. Stegmaier was pleased to report continued progress on the Board’s goal – To be Responsible Protectors of the Environment. The county’s Fleet Management Division was recently re-certified ISO 14001:2004 compliant. In addition, the Fleet Management Division also recently was recognized by the Virginia Environmental Excellence Program (VEEP) for achieving the E4 level, which is the highest level of Extraordinary Environmental Enterprise. Ms. Mary Ann Curtin provided an update to the Board on recent activity at the General Assembly. RESOLUTION Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Richard M. McElfish, Director of Environmental Engineering, upon his retirement. WORK SESSIONS A Work Session was held regarding the Southeast High Speed Rail Project Update. 1 A Work Session was held regarding proposed FY2014 projected revenues and the FY2014 proposed Schools budget. NEW BUSINESS Approved Advertisement of tax rates for tax year 2013 and advertisement of the FY2014 Budget, FY2014-FY2018 Proposed Capital Improvement Program, the Community Development Block Grant Program, and other ordinance changes. APPOINTMENTS Approved Nomination/appointment of Mr. Mark Wauford to serve on the Lower Magnolia Green Community Development Authority Board. CONSENT ITEMS Adopted Resolution recognizing Firefighter Richard A. Bennett, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, upon his retirement. Adopted Resolution recognizing Mrs. Yvonne Rasnick, Social Services Department, upon her retirement. Adopted Resolution recognizing Mrs. Anna Fox, Social Services Department, upon her retirement. Adopted Resolution recognizing Corporal Brian Monahan, Police Department, upon his retirement. Adopted Resolution supporting the installation of signs advising of an additional maximum fine for exceeding the posted speed limit on Kingsmill Road, Castlebridge Road and Oakengate Lane. Approved Request for entertainment festival permit for Reithoffer Shows, Incorporated to conduct a carnival at the Jefferson Davis Flea Market. Approved Request for entertainment festival permit for Reithoffer Shows, Incorporated to conduct a carnival at Chesterfield Towne Center. Approved Request for entertainment festival permit for Reithoffer Shows, Incorporated to conduct a carnival at the Chippenham Square Shopping Center. Approved Request for entertainment festival permit for the Chesterfield County th Fair Association to conduct the 100 annual County Fair. Approved State road acceptance for Reymet Court in Rachels Way subdivision. Approved Award of construction contract for the Cogbill Road water and sewer replacement project. Approved Award of construction contract for the Robious Elevated Storage Tank project at Huguenot Park. 2 Approved Award of construction contract for renovations to Bon Air Library – Phase II. Approved Award of construction contract for improvements to the Northern Area Convenience Center. Approved Request from Charles C. Bickes and Janice M. Stroud-Bickes for permission to construct a boat dock on Falling Creek Reservoir. Approved Request from Melvin Diaz and Elizabeth Cruz for a proposed privacy fence to encroach within an 8-foot easement across Lot 10, Block A, Meadowbrook, Section D. Approved Acceptance of parcels of land north of North Enon Church Road from Economic Development Authority of the County of Chesterfield. Approved Acceptance of two parcels of land along Otterdale Road from Westerleigh FC, LLC. Approved Acceptance of a parcel of land along Otterdale Road from Hazel P. Womack Approved Purchase of parcel of land for road improvements for Harrowgate Fire and Emergency Medical Services Station 21. Approved Authorization for County Administrator to execute a construction contract and appropriate funds for renovation of the James River High School running track. Approved Authorization for County Administrator to execute a construction contract for Ettrick Park new entrance driveway and parking improvements. Approved Authorization for County Administrator to execute a construction contract for Lowe’s Soccer Complex entrance road improvements. Approved Authorization for County Administrator to execute an amendment to an agreement with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, Division of Mined Land Reclamation for improvements to Mid-Lothian Mines Park. Approved Authorization for advanced preliminary engineering and transfer and appropriation of funds for the East River Road widening project. Approved Transfer of District Improvement Funds from each district to Virginia State University to support the VSU Cares Dental Program. Approved Transfer of District Improvement Funds from each district to the Chesterfield County School Board for post-prom celebrations. 3 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. CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD Mr. Dick Page expressed his appreciation to Mr. Brian Chamberlain, staff person assigned to the Chesterfield County Volunteer Sign Removal Program, for his dedication and service to the community. CLOSED SESSION A closed session was held pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(3), Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, to discuss the acquisition by the county of real estate for a public purpose where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position and negotiating strategy of the county. 6:30 P.M. SESSION Dr. Sheryl Bailey, Deputy County Administrator, gave the invocation. Eagle Scout Brandon Ryan Knouse led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. RESOLUTIONS Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Brandon Ryan Knouse upon attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD Mr. Phillip Daniel, Vice President of Rivers Bend Board of Directors, expressed concerns relative to increased traffic and poor lighting in the area. Mr. Brennen Keene, Chairman of the Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce, updated the Board on upcoming events the Chamber is hosting and outlined five priorities for the Chamber to work on with the Board of Supervisors and County staff in 2013. Mr. Ralph Carter expressed concerns relative to the county’s invocation policy and letter sent to religious leaders, inviting them to give an invocation. 4 REQUESTS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME PERMITS AND REZONINGS 13SN0134 In Dale Magisterial District, request of God’s Storehouse Baptist Deferred until Church for conditional use planned development approval and May 22, 2013 amendment of zoning district map to permit exception to ordinance requirements relative to reduction in setbacks for parking and drives in a Residential (R-7) District on 3.7 acres known as 5007 Jessup Road. Density will be controlled by zoning conditions or ordinance standards. 13SN0164 In Matoaca Magisterial District, request of Debra E. Sirois for Approved with conditional use approval and amendment of zoning district map to conditions permit a business (pet grooming) incidental to a dwelling in an Agricultural (A) District on 5.5 acres known as 8401 Bethia Road. Density will be controlled by zoning conditions or ordinance standards. 13SN0166 In Bermuda Magisterial District, request of Samuel A. Cleotelis for Approved with conditional use approval and amendment of zoning district map to conditions permit recreational uses (boat ramp, picnic area and pavilion) in a Residential (R-15) District on .6 acre fronting 80 feet on the east line of Sloan Drive, 1250 feet northeast of Mount Blanco Road. 13SN0167 (AMENDED) In Dale Magisterial District, request of Faith Memorial Approved with Baptist Church for conditional use planned development approval and proffered amendment of zoning district map to permit exceptions to ordinance conditions requirements relative to setbacks in an Agricultural (A) District on 6.9 acres known as 6801 Iron Bridge Road. 13SN0175 In Bermuda Magisterial District, request of Amanda Rauber for Deferred until manufactured home permit approval and amendment of zoning district April 24, 2013 map to permit a temporary manufactured home in a Residential (R-7) District on .4 acre known as 2679 Drewrys Bluff Road. Density is approximately 2.5 units per acre. 13SN0504 In Clover Hill Magisterial District, request of Trebour Family Limited Approved with Partnership for amendment of conditional use planned development one proffered (Cases 81SN0072 and 82SN0105) and amendment of zoning district condition map relative to signage in General Business (C-5) and Light Industrial (I-1) Districts on 10.1 acres known as 9811 Midlothian Turnpike. 13SN0146 In Clover Hill Magisterial District, request of Christopher Bryan Smith Approved with and Camille Elizabeth Smith for conditional use and amendment of proffered zoning district map to permit a business (Stand Up Paddle Board conditions and Training) incidental to a dwelling in a Residential (R-9) District on .5 one imposed acre known as 7307 Round Ridge Place. Density will be controlled by condition zoning conditions or ordinance standards. 13SN0241 In Midlothian Magisterial District, request of Stonehenge Village, LLC Approved with for rezoning and amendment of zoning district map from Residential proffered Multifamily (R-MF), Corporate Office (O-2) and Community Business conditions (C-3) to Community Business (C-3) on 37.1 acres fronting 1,980 feet on the south line of Midlothian Turnpike, across from Walmart Way, also fronting the north line of Farnham Drive, south of Midlothian Turnpike. 5 13SN0163 In Clover Hill Magisterial District, request of Willie C. Lee and Juanita Deferred until M. Lee for conditional use approval and amendment of zoning district April 24, 2013 map to permit a contractor’s storage yard in an Agricultural (A) District on 2.5 acres fronting 230 feet on the west line of Newbys Bridge Road, 390 feet south of Sussex Drive. PUBLIC HEARINGS Approved Exercise of eminent domain for the acquisition of easements for the Harrowgate Road Fire and Emergency Medical Services Station. The meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m. until March 11, 2013, at 5 p.m. for dinner in Room 502 followed by a budget work session at 6 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room. 6