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09-10-1969 Minutes~IRGINIA: At a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County7 held at the Courthouse on September 107 196~ at 9:00 A.M. Present: Mr. Irvin G. Homer7 Chairman Mr. J.Ruffin Apperson Mr. F. F. Dietsch Mr. A. Ro Martin Mr. Co J. Purdy Absent: Mr. H. O. Browning Also Present: Mr. Lee R°Gordon, Comm. Attorney Mr. M. W. Burnett, Exec. Sec'y. Mr. John E. Longmire, Asst. Exec. Sec'y. Mr. Howard A. Mayo, Jr. Co. Planner Mr. Robt. A.Painter7 Co. Engineer Mr. Homer gives the invocation. The Board of ~pervisors of Chesterfield County this day approved all claims presented to the County for the month of August~ 1969 and authorized the Treasurer of the County to issue warrants as follows: General Fund -Payroll Vouchers - Check No. 16539 -17245 $272,611.75 County Library: Vouchers - Check No. 16766 - 17250 107359.99 3¢ Road Fund: Vouchers - Chedk No. 17136 65.00 Road Siqn Fund: Vouchers - Check No. 16906-17251 38.75 County Garaqe Fund: Vouchers - Check No. 16770-17252 5~271.55 County Sotreroom Fund: Voucdaers - Check No. 16777-17255 132.43 Workmen's Compensation Vouchers - Check No. 61179-16783 113.50 Recreation Fund: Vouchers - Check No. 16784-17256 1,292.09 County Nursinq Home: Vouchers - Check No. 16786-17259 Ettrick O.peratinq Fund: Vouchers - Check No. 16787-17261 p.ayroll Deduction Fund: Vouchers - Check No. 16788-17262 Water Operatinq: Vouchers - Check No. 16504 - 17178 Water Improvement Fund: Vouchers - Check No. 16505-171~7 County Water Construction: Vouchers - Check No. 16530-16814 361.73 358.63 13~362.24 13,249.90 54~501.71 38.98 Water Meter Deposit Fund: Vouchers - Check No. 16973-17009 Water Meter Installation Fund: Vouchers - Check No. 16509 - 17177 Central ~ores: Vouchers - Check No. 16534-17173 820.00 21t964.93 247424.83 Sewer Operatinq Fund: Vouchers - Check No. 16522-17177 3,345.80 Sewer Deb% Fund: Vouchers - Check No. 16966, 17166 223~700.00 Sewer Improvement, Replacement and E~tension Fund: Vouchers - Chedk No. 16530-16532 68.36 Sewer Service Installation: Vouchers - Check No. 16522-16971 217.65 Sewer Bond Construction: Vouchers - Chedk No. 16506-17171 262,171..30 State Sales Tax Fund: Vouchers - Check No. 16927 3.22 On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the minutesil of August'27, 1969 be and they hereby are approved. On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the water con~ tract RA-664 for constructing a water line to the Carousel Store in the amount of $57,897.00 be and it hereby is approved. · On motion of Mr. Purdy seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the bid be awarded to Ludwig Construction Company for water contract C-665 in the amount of $8,979.00 for the construction of water mains on Oakland Avenue. On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the sewer con tract S-69-30D for the second phase of Friarwood be and it hereby is approved. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that an emergenc exists and that it is necessary to acquire the following easements on which the noted offers have been authorized and the Engineering Department is hereby authoriz d to condemn the following named people: ~ Project 6511-21/2 Project 6511-20B/5 Project 6511-20B/2 Project C-643 Project C-643 Project C-643 Lester C. Emerson Samuel Meade Douglas and Frances T. Douglas, Wife Mercer Q. Harlow, Jr. and Jacqueline K. Harlow, wife Ellen Gertrude Dix Doris S. Jordan William S. Spragins and Rose Pauline Spragins, wife $25.00 125.00 25O.00 iO0.DO 40.00 40.00 On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that after further study of Meeks Lane and on approval by the Engineering Department and the Planning Department· it is generally agreed that Meeks Lane will be vacated and the County to keep a sufficient easement for utilities subject to the rece' al by this Board of t~ ......... lpt and final a~rov **= ~zuper ±ega± papers Dy which this action can be conclu d. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the County releases its claim against Mr. James S. Strum for any further responsibility in an automobile accident upon the knowledge that $531.19 has been paid to the 'County and suvject to the final approval of the Commonwealth,s Attorney. There was a report given on the drainage on Grindall Creek at Rt. 10, particularly as it pertains to the property of Mr. J. A. ChalRley, Jr. and upon further conside- ratign and on motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this matter be submitted to the Highway Department to ascertain what aid can be given towards improving this drainage problem. On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the following permits be granted for construction of public utilities in the County's rights of way: C & P Telephone COmpany - Buried cable 1. Thompson Estates 2. Lora Lynn Heights, Section 3 3. Shady Springs On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes the County Engineer to issue permits to individuals, companies, or other organizations who perform work in public rights of way, ease- ments, etc. within the County in accordance with the Chesterfield County "Manual on Permits". On motinn of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the County Engineer be and he hereby is authorized to hire a drainage crew as set out in the present County budget. On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that Mr. Maynard Elrod secure the survey of a ditch in Woodmont, from Medina Road to Huguenot Road, for the approximate price of $300.00. Mr. S. R. Goodman comes before the Board in behalf of his request for compensation for the removal of dirt on his lot on Leicester Road. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Dietsch, seConded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the sum of $450.00 be paid to Mr. Goodman and that the remainin( part of the dirt be removed by the Highway Department. Mr. Charles B. O'Keeffe comes before the Board raising certain questions concer, ning a school bus turn around on Rt. 711 and it was generally agrmed that this matter would be investigated further with the School administration. The problem of traffic control at the intersection of Selwood and Vauxhall Roads and the drainage condition at Briarwood in Chesterwood were discussed. It was generally agreed that the ditch in Woodstock would be investigated further. Mr. Davidson, Resident Engineer, advised that the sidewalk along providence Road to the A. M. Davis School has been approved and will possibly be installed this Fall, and that other sidewalks are under investigation. The following roads have been officially accepted into the State Secondary System: Additions: Bexley S~bdivision Ramsgate Square - section 1, beginning on Route 2]638, 0.07 mile west of Route 2637, thence northwardly 0.05 mile to a cul-de-sac. porking Road - Sections 1 and 2 beginning on Route 2638, 0.08 mile east of Route 678, thence southwardly 0.19 mile to Cardiff Road Cardiff Road - section 1 beginning on Route 2637, 0.15 ~'ile south of Route 2638, thence eastwardly 0.03 mile and from the same point on Route 2637 westwardly 0.09 mile to Dorking Road Cardiff Loop Road - from Section 2 beginning at southern end of Dorking Road, 0.19 mile south of Route 2638, thence west- wardly, northwardly and eastwardly in a loop, 0.30 mile in length, and again intersecting Dorking Road, 0.08 mile south of Route 2638 Walhala Point - section 3 beginning on Route 2637, 0.03 mile north of Route 2636, thence southwestwardly 0.03 mile to a cul-de-sac Additions 0.05 Mile 0.19 0.12 " O. 30 " 0.03 Lora Lynn Heights Subdivision, Sections 2 & 3: Silver Crest Road - beginning at the end of maintenance of Route 1574, 0.14 mile west of Route 144, thence extending northwestwardly and southwestwardly 0.16 mile to Crossgate Road 0.16 iHe~lwa~ Ri°ad - beginning on Silver we~t of Route 144, thence extending southeastwardly 0.04 mile Crossgate Road - beginning on Silver Crest Road, 0.30 mile southwest of Rou~ 144, thence extending eastwardly 0.04 mile and from the same point on Silver Crest Road to 0.08 mile westwardly Westover Farms Subdivision.~ .Section "C" and "D" Westover Drive - from Route 2065 to 0.05 mile east of Route 2065 Westover Drive - from 0.Od mile east of Route 1949 to Route 1915 Searcy Subdivision: 0.04 Mile 0.12 0.05 " 0.12 Ida Avenue - from Route 1148 to 0.17 mile ndrtheast Ma~fair Estates SubdivisionF Section Oxbridge Road - beginning on ROute 360, 0.10 mile east of Route 653, thence extending southwardly 0.%9 mile Dunraven Court - beginning on Oxbridge Road, 0.24 mile south of Route 360, thence extending northwestwardly 0.13 mile to a cul-de-sac p~bridge Circle - beginning on Oxbridge Road, 0.33 mile'south of Route 360, thence extending northwestwardly 0.13 mile to a cul-de-sac Dunraven Road - beginning on Oxbridge Road, 0.24 mile south of Rou'te 3'60, thence extending eastwardly and southwardly 0.22 mile to Whitehorse Road Whitehorse Road - beginning on Oxbridge Road 0.46 mile south of Route 36'0, {hence extending eastwardly 0.~7 mile to Dunraven Road 0.17 " 0.49 " 0.03 " 0.03 " 0.22 " 0.17 On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Martin, Be it Resolved by the Board of SuPervisors of Chesterfield County that M. W. Burnett, Executive Secretary, be and he is hereby authorized to execute for and in behalf of the County of Chesterfield, a public entity established under the laws of the State of Virginia, this applica- tion and to file it in the appropriate State Office for the purpose of obtaining t' certain Federal financial assistance under the Federal Disaster Act (Public Law 885!i 81st Congress~ 42 U.S.C. 1855-1855g). il On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the following appropriations be and the same hereby are made for the months of October, November and December, 1969, (in the amount of $11,198,452.00), from the funds and for the functions or purposes indicated: 11-011 11-012 11-014 11-015 11-016 11-021 11-022 11-023 11-031 11-032 11-033 11-040 11-051 11-052 11-053 11-054 11-061 11-062 11-063 11-071 11-072 11-085 11-086 11-088 11-091 11-092 11-093 11-101 11-102 11-103 11-104 11-105 11-111 11-113 ii-~2o ii-i3o ii-i4o ii-i5o ii-i89 ii-~oo i3-i85 14-157 15-161 8 000 11 000 12 000 38 000 8 000 16000 31.000 6000 25 000 800 0 9 000 3 000 1 500 7 000 12 000 165 394 6 000 12 000 75 000 3 000 7 000 4 000 1 200 0 56,000 2,500 17,000 21,000 26,000 21,000 0 4,000 0 10,000 25 000 45 000 4 000 100 000 500 000 65 000 1 500 10 000 16-162 5,000 17-171 30,000 20-187 20,000 21-080 300 21-081 47,300 21-083 129,000 22-084 25,000 31-201 6,000 41-411 59,069 41-421 2,088,475 41-423 723,074 41-425 11,199 41-430 0 41-432 27,563 41-434 71,250 41-451 221,775 41-452 225,641 41-471 325,041 41-472 137,362 41-490 175,269 41-500 85,575 41-600 958,511 44-500 1,250,000 61-210 225,464 62-500 145,293 63-230 609,988 64-240 21,250 667260 307,500 67-270 0 71-310 52,559 72-320 198,850 73-330 339,000 74-340 11,250 76-360 863,750 77-370 431,250 Total 11,198,452 On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the sum of $400.00 be transferred from 11-500-403 to 11-016-405 in order to purchase a new cal culator for Central Accounting. There was read a resolution from the School Board requesting a guarantee of $27,000 for the budget 1969-'70 in the text book fund, which guarantee is necessary in the event that there be insufficient funds in other categories of the School budget at the end of this fiscal year to cover this sum. Upon consideration whereof and on motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is' resolved that this Board guarantees the sum of $27,000 to the School Board as requested. On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the Executiv Secretary be authorized to notify Mr. Bob Williamson of the School Board that the County will pay for the operational expense of six lights of not more than 3300 lumen on the school road from Robious Road to the Robious Elementary School. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that this Board accepts the offer of the Dale Garden Club to put shrubbery around the Old Circuit Courthouse. as per the plans submitted and expresses its thanks to this Garden Club for its interest in the County and its assistance in beautifying a part of the Courthouse complex. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the official cost of travel for County personnel be raised from 7¢ to 9¢ per mile in accordance with the increase voted in the General Assembly in 1968. The Executive Secretary presented plans by which the County could assist the Sani- tation Company, Inc. in picking up garbage in the area to be annexed during the last three months of 1969 which problem was caused by the failure of the Chester- field Refuse Company to continue operation in this area. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the Executive Secretary be authorized to proceed with the purchase of two trucks to be used by the Sanitation Company, by contract, and the Common- wealth's Attorney is requested to draw up a contract for the sonsummation of this program. On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that Mr. Charles H. Kahl, Jr. be notified that a building permit could be obtained ~n Parcel 4 at the end of Waldor Drive as submitted on a map recorded with the Board's papers, pro 'viding the access to same is provided as~hown on said map. WHEREAS, the State Auditor made a survey of the Accounting activities of the County of Chesterfield in June, 1961, and WHEREAS,.several recommendations were made concerning the operation of the Central Accountant which the County did not have at the time, and WHEREAS, the County now has employed a Central Accountant, however, many conditions have been changed in the past eight years, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dietsch,~ that this Board of Supervisors requests the State Auditor to review again the Account- ing procedures and to recommend the best system of providing adequate data for ~ efficient administration, internal control over all funds, and reduce the dUplica- ~ tion of accounting records. 69-57 Mr. J. C. Stennett comes before the Board requesting the rezoning from Residential (R-2) to General Business (C-2) of the remaining portion of a parcel of land of ir- regular shape containing 6.5 acres fronting 228.87 feet on Rte. 1 & 301, extending eastwardly to a depth of 912.38 feet and being located 450 feet, more or less,north of the intersection of Rte. 1 & 301 & Kingsdale Road (Rte. 613), said property previously zoned C-2 to a depth of 300 feet. Refer to Sec. 81-12 (1) part of par. !8. The Planning Commission having recommended approval and there appearing no opposi- tion to this request, it is on motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, resolv ed that the aforedescribed parcel of land be and it hereby is rezoned for General Business (C-2). 69-58 Mr. A. L. Davis comes before the Board requesting the rezoning from Local Business (C-l) to General Business (C-2) of a parcel of land of irregular shape fronting 250 feet, more or less, on Elkhardt Road, extending southwardly to a depth of 150 feet, more or less, and being located 360 feet, more or less, east of the intersection of Elkhardt Rd. and Whitehead Road. Refer to Sec. 29-11 (t) par. 29. The Planning Commission having recommended approval and there appearing no opposi- tion to this request, it is on motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Purdy, resolv ed that the aforedescribed parcel of land be and it hereby is rezoned for General Business (C-2). 69-58 Mr. Henry E. Myers, Jr., comes before the Board requesting the rezoning from Agri- cultural (A) to Residential (R-2) of a parcel of land of irregular shape fronting 2400 feet, more or less, on Kingsland Road extending northeastwardly to Salem Churcl Road and being located 1300 feet, more or less, northwest of the intersection of Kingsland Road and Salem Church Road in Dale Magisterial District. Refer to Sec. 80 & 66 (1) par. 9. 'Several letters were read in agreement and in opposition to this request. Mr. Myers states that he will put in substantial homes in this area and will have County water. Mr. Apperson states that he is against using up all of the agricultural land for residential purposes and will not offer a motion to zone this tract. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the aforedescribed parcel of land be and it hereby is rezoned for Residential-2 purposes. Mr. Apperson and Mr. Martin vote Nay. Mr. Dietsch, Mr. Purdy and Mr. Horner vote Aye. 69-60 Mr. W. C. Trimmer comes before the Board requesting the rezoning from Residential~2 to Genera$ Business (C-2) of the remaining portion of a parcel of land of rectangu- lar shape containing 3.98 acres fronting 199.16 feet on Rte. 360 extending north- westwardly to a depth of 882.05 feet and being located 815 feet, more or ~ss, north east of the intersection of Rte. 360 and Swanson Road, in Manchester Magisterial District.lSaid property previously zoned C-2 to a depth of 400 feet in 1947). Refe to Sec. 30-5 (1) part of par. 32. The Planning Commission having recommended its approval and there appearing no one in opposition to this request, it is on motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr.'Mar- tin, resolved that the aforedescribed parcel of land be and it hereby is rezoned to General Business (C-2). 69-61 Mr. Bernard Meyer, representing Mr. Melvin A. Stells, comes before the Board re- questing the rezoning from Agricultural (A) to General Business (C-2) of a parcel of land of irregular shape containing 4.57 acres situated between and forming a tri angle at the intersection of West Belmont Road (Rte. 651) and Newby's Bridge Road (Rte. 649) fronting 805 feet, more or less, and 635 feet, more or less on Belmont Road and Newby's Bridge Road respectively in Dale Magisterial District~ Refer to Sec. 78 par. 10 & 10-1. Mr. Meyer states that Mr. Stells has no proposed use for the property, however, it may be used for an electrical shop. It was cited that the Planning Commission had recommended approval only to the dedi cation to the County of 18 feet from each right of way line on West Belmont Road and I~ewby's Bridge Road. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the aforedescribed parcel of land be and it hereby is rezoned to General Business (C-2) subject to the granting of the 18ft. widening strip on both roads and sub.ject to the approval by the Planning Directdr of the site, layout and plans of this project. 69-62 Mr. Oliver Rudy, representing Mr. William C. Trueheart, comes before the Board re- questing 'the rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Residential (R-l) of a parcel of lan of irregular shape located at the northern terminus of Holly Hill Road extending northwardly to a depth of 415 ft., more or less, and having Cattle Run as its eas- termost boundary, in Bermuda Magisterial District. Refer to Sec. 97-16 (1) part of par. 11. The Planning Commission having recommended approval and there appearing no one in opposition to this request, it is on motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the aforedescribed parcel of land be and it hereby is rezoned for R-1 purposes. 69-63 Mr. Laotis, representing Mr. Bob Firestone and Company, Inc., comes before the Boar. requesting the rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Local Business (C-l) of a parcel o land of irregular shape fronting 101 ft., more or less, on Broad Rock Road, extend- ing westwardly to a depth of 609 feet, more or less, and being located northwest of the intersection of Broad Rock Road and Leake Avenue in Manchester Magisterial Dis- trict. Refer to Sec. 30-7 & 8 (1) lots 4 & 36. It was cited that the Planning Commission had recommended disapproval of the C-1 re quest but recommended the granting of a Use Permit for the construction of an offic building only. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin,itl is resolved that the request for C-1 business be denied and that a Use Permit to construct or modify the existing building for office use be granted. 69-64 In Dale Magisterial District the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors reqeusts the rezoning from Agricultural (A), Residential (R-l) and Residential (R-2) to Industrial (M) and a Use Permit to operate an airport on a parcel of land containin 750.94 acres, more or less, fronting 2220 feet, more or less, on State Route 10 ex- tending northwestwardly to a depth of 14,310 feet, more or less, having a southwest wardly, northeastwardly depth of 6,950 feet, more or less, being located 4,200 feet north of the intersection of Courthouse Road (Rte.604) and State Route 10. Refer to Sec. 65 par. 19,35,36~ Sec. 79 par. 1,2,3 & 34~ Sec. 79-7 par. 1,2, & 3~ Sec. 79-11 par. 1 & 2. Mr. George Jones states that a verbal ruling of the Attorney General indicates that the County does not have the right to condemn land for industrial purposes. It was cited that this ruling was known by the administration and that the land being con- demned was for the airport. Mr. Oliver D. Rudy suggested that the Board postpone this matter for thirty days so that further information concerning the airport can be disseminated. Four letters were cited, three in favor of the airport and one against. Mr. Howard Mayo explains the location and the general plan of development. Mr. Vernon R. Gingel~ of the consulting firm of Dewberry, ~ealon and Davis, speaks briefly concerning the need for such an airport and shows a film entitled "The Bes' Investment We Ever Made", the duration of which was approximately 25 minutes. Mr. Milton Seamon of the consulting firm, explains what an airport will mean and w~ do for a locality. Mr. William A. Whittle, Chief of the FAA cites the importance of local airports to Federal Aviation and states that this is not only a reliever type airport but one that will generate some type of its own and explains the assistance given by the Federal government, which is 50% of all eligible construction including the land and utilities. Col. Will Plentl, Director of Civil Aeronautics for the State, speaks for the need of an .airport on a State level, citing the fact that the Richmond area had at one time five airports and now there are only two, one of which is highly marginal. The Chesterfield airport will be a ~remendous help to the Byrd airport. He explain the assistance granted by the State of Virginia which in general is'25% of the cost 'of eligible construction. Mr. Seamon in answer to a question states that 13% of air crashes are within five miles of the airport and cites other statistics indicating general aviation to be much safer than other methods of transportation. There were questions concerning the Industrial zoning on Rt. 10, the problem of sewage, the possible upgrading of existing airports, the possibility of .the'raise of taxes in the surrounding area and the comparison~of the site chosen with other sites in the County. ~These queStions were answered at length by the~rious consultants. Mr. Kenneth Barton, Mr. Howard Mayo, Mr. Hendricks, Mr. Willis and Mr. Ed Estes ~peak for the airport stating that each is a flyer and needs this kind of service. After much discussion of this question, it is on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy, resolved that since the pressure for concluding the transaction on th purchase of the land is not great and since it is the desire of several citizens in the area to postpone this matter, that this request ~e delayed until the 24th of September, at 7:30 P.M. at which time the Board will hear further comments and ques tions concerning this matter. 69-42 U.P. Mr. Thomas P. Cook comes before the Board requesting a Use Permit to operate a beau salon on a parcel of land of rectangular shape containing 1.59 acres fronting 200 feet on Hundred Road, extending northeastwardly to a depth of 349.44 feet and being located 500.03 feet southeast of the intersection of Hundred Road (Rte.652) and Otterdale Road in Midlothian Magisterial District. Refer to Sec. 24 parcel 12. Mr. Cook states that this is for his wife and no signs will be placed on the proper. ty; however, a small addition which will look similar to the rest of the house is planned. Mr. Ralph Goode questions Mr. Cook concerning the volume of trade and when Mr. Cook states that this will be a one-operator beauty salon, Mr. Goode has no objection. On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that a Use Permit to operate a beauty salon on the aforedescribed parcel of land be granted to Mr. an, Mrs. Cook only and the business be limited to one operator with no display signs. 69-43U. S. Dr. Bernard F. Wittkamp has made arrangements with the Planning Director to postpon this matter. On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that this zoning request be deferred to October 8, 1969. On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that this Board re. quests the Highway Department to install a "Stop" sign at the proper location at the intersection of Rts. 667 and 652. Mr. Howard Mayo, Jr., the County's Planning Director, presents a plan for zoning the area around the intersection of Chippenham Road and Rt. 60, which plan had pre- viously been approved by the County Planning Commission. Upon consideration whereo~ and on motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the Coun~ Planner be and he hereby is authorized to advertise for zoning as a motion of this Board, the entire tract encompassed in the study area. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that this Board re~ ceives the resignation of Dr. E. T. Kubu as a member of the Board of the John Tyler~ Community College and expresses its thanks to Dr. Kubu for his services to the County. !~ ~y WHEREAS, the Capital Region Park Authority has been created and charged with the responsibility of acquiring and operating parks and open space; and WHEREAS, the Richmond Regional Planning Commission Report shows a now serious and growing shortage of proper park areas with a deficit of 6700 acres currently exist- ing and growing to 15,000 by the year 1985~ and Executive Secretary WHEREAS, our increasing population and urban expansion continue to increase our nee~ for parks and outdoor recreation; and WHEREAS, land areas in the Richmond Region consisting of woodland and natural ter- rain suitable for parks, are rapidly being pre-empted by other uses and becoming more costly to acquire~ and , WHEREAS, the Chesterfield County Planning Commission has approved the Open Space and Recreation Plan for the Richmond region, and recommended its adoption by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, on motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Purdy, that the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the Open Space and Recreation Plan of June 12, 1969, for the Richmond Region, as a set of goals for acquiring and developing regional parks, subject'to the later provision of a fea~ble plan of financing. On motion of Mr. Purdy, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this Board adjourns at 7:30 P.M. to September 24, 1969 at 2:00 P.M.