2015-04-15 MinutesBOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
April 15, 2015
Supervisors in Attendance:
Mr. Stephen A. Elswick, Chairman
Mr. Arthur S. Warren, Vice Chrm.
Ms. Dorothy A. Jaeckle
Mr. James M. Holland
Mr. Daniel A. Gecker
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Staff in Attendance:
Mr. Greg Akers, Dir.,
Internal Audit
Ms. Karen Aylward, Asst. Dir.,
Economic Development
Dr. Sheryl Bailey, Dep.
County Administrator,
Management Services
Ms. Janice Blakley,
Clerk to the Board
Ms. Patsy Brown, Dir.,
Accounting
Mr. Kevin Bruny, Dean,
Chesterfield University
Ms. Debbie Burcham,
Exec. Dir., Community
Services Board
Mr. Allan Carmody, Dir.,
Budget and Management
Mr. Richard Cordle,
Treasurer
Ms. Mary Ann Curtin, Dir.,
Intergovtl. Relations
Mr. Jonathan Davis, Dir.,
Real Estate Assessor
Mr. William Dupler, Dep.
County Administrator,
Community Development
Mr. Robert Eanes, Asst. to
the County Administrator
Mr. Michael Golden, Dir.,
Parks and Recreation
Mr. George Hayes, Dir.,
Utilities Department
Mr. Joe Horbal,
Commissioner of the Revenue
Mr. Rob Key, Director,
General Services
Mr. Louis Lassiter, Asst.
County Administrator
Mr. Mike Likins, Dir.,
Cooperative Extension
Mr. Mike Mabe, Dir.,
Library
Mr. Jeffrey L. Mincks,
County Attorney
Ms. Susan Pollard, Dir.,
Public Affairs
Mr. Dean Sasek,
Asst. Real Property Manager
Utilities Department
Ms. Mary Martin Selby, Dir.,
Human Resource Services
Chief Loy Senter,
Fire and EMS
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Ms. Marsha Sharpe, Dir.,
Social Services
Mr. Scott Smedley, Dir.,
Environmental Engineering
Mr. Jesse Smith, Dir.,
Transportation
Ms. Sarah Snead, Dep.
County Administrator,
Human Services
Mr. Rick Witt,
Building Official
Mr. Scott Zaremba, Dir.,
Human Resources Programs
Mr. Elswick called the regularly scheduled meeting to order at
3:00 p.m.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MARCH 25, 2015
On motion of Mr. Warren, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
approved the minutes of March 25, 2015, as submitted.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
2. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS
2.A. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
• Mr. Dupler was saddened to announce the passing of Mr.
Robert Painter, retired Utilities Department Director.
He stated Mr. Painter had a great foresight in
establishing Swift Creek Reservoir as a drinking supply
for the county.
• Mr. Dupler was pleased to report the bonds for the Lower
Magnolia Green Community Development Authority closed
last week. He stated the bonds will deliver the expected
construction proceeds of $25 million, including the $3
million developer contribution. In addition, he stated
$2 million had been previously appropriated for right of
way acquisition and environmental permitting.
Mr. Mike Golden presented a brief video to the Board relative
to the Jefferson Cup Soccer Tournament.
3. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Ms. Jaeckle announced the Bermuda District held a community
meeting last evening at Elizabeth Davis Middle School
regarding traffic issues in the Enon area. She noted the
great turnout at the meeting.
Mr. Gecker announced he attended the ground breaking of the
new Wegmans in his district yesterday.
Mr. Elswick announced he attended a meeting with Mr. Warren,
county staff and several citizens yesterday regarding the
proposed budget and real estate tax rate. He stated there was
a request to postpone the adoption of the tax rate; however,
after speaking with Board members it was generally decided
not to defer the issue.
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4. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE AGENDA ITEMS AND ADDITIONS,
DELETIONS OR CHANGES IN THE ORDER OF PRESENTATION
There were no requests to postpone agenda items and
additions, deletions or changes in the order of presentation.
5. RESOLUTIONS
5.A. RECOGNIZING MR. WILLIAM CABLE, ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, UPON HIS RETIREMENT
Mr. Scott Smedley introduced Mr. William Cable, who was
present to receive the resolution.
Mr. Jerry Duffy, drainage superintendent, commended Mr.
Cable's selfless dedication and superior work ethic.
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Gecker, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Mr. William D. "Buster" Cable joined
Chesterfield County Department of General Services on October
1, 1967, as a heavy equipment operator; and
WHEREAS, from 1967 to 1981 Mr. Cable, operated heavy
equipment at the Fort Darling, Bon Air and Carver landfills;
and
WHEREAS, in July 1981 Mr. Cable transferred to the
Environmental Engineering Department as a heavy equipment
operator in the drainage maintenance operations section; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cable was responsible for the grading and
repair of unimproved county roads for 33 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cable was a charter member of the county
snow -removal team reporting to work under the worst possible
conditions to ensure county roads and facilities remained
accessible and functional during and after snow events; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cable was a member of the emergency road -
clearing crew for 20 years ensuring that county roads
remained passable during tornado and ice storm events; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cable was a member of the road -clearing
team keeping county roads and facilities open and operational
during Hurricane Isabel in 2003, and again in 2011 during
Hurricane Irene, working long hours until the infrastructure
was functional again; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cable was a significant part of county
efforts to restore infrastructure damaged or destroyed by
Tropical Storm Gaston in 2004; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cable used his exemplary skills in small
engine repair and upkeep to keep the department's small
equipment in good working order throughout his career; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Cable's humble character, selfless
dedication to Chesterfield County and commitment to the
Environmental Engineering Department customer service are a
model for all county employees; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cable is the current holder of the "Joseph
E. Pittman Jr. Award," established in 1996 and presented to
Mr. Cable in 2004 as the employee with the longest continuous
full-time service to the county; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cable has consistently performed his duties
and responsibilities in a professional manner and will be
missed by his customers and fellow co-workers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors, this 15th day of April 2015,
publicly recognizes the outstanding contributions of Mr.
William Cable, expresses the appreciation of all residents
for his service to Chesterfield County, and extends
appreciation for his dedicated service to the county and
congratulations upon his retirement, as well as best wishes
for a long and happy retirement.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this
resolution be presented to Mr. Cable and that this resolution
be permanently recorded among the papers of this Board of
Supervisors of Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
Mr. Elswick presented the executed resolution to Mr. Cable,
commended him on his selfless dedication and stellar service
to the county, and wished him a long and enjoyable
retirement.
Board members also commended Mr. Cable's altruistic
commitment, perseverance and valuable work ethic.
Mr. Dupler presented Mr. Cable with an acrylic statue and
county watch, congratulated him on his retirement and
expressed appreciation for his outstanding service to the
county.
Mr. Cable, accompanied by members of his family, expressed
his appreciation to the Board for the special recognition.
5.B. PRESENTING THE JOSEPH E. PITTMAN, JR. AWARD FOR
CONTINUOUS COUNTY SERVICE
Mr. Elswick, accompanied by Mr. Dupler and Mr. William Cable,
presented the Joseph E. Pittman, Jr. Award for Continuous
County Service, formerly held by Mr. Cable, to Mr. George
Fickett, accompanied by Mr. Condrey. (It is noted Mr. Fickett
has been an employee of Chesterfield County since 1971.
Mr. Elswick congratulated Mr. Fickett upon receiving the
award and expressed appreciation for his dedicated service to
the county.
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6. WORK SESSIONS
6.A. ETTRICK VSU SPECIAL AREA PLAN AMENDMENT AND CODE
AMENDMENT RELATIVE TO ETTRICK SPECIAL DESIGN STANDARDS
Mr. Steve Haasch, Planning Manager, stated the Work Session
is geared to answer any questions relative to the Ettrick VSU
Special Area Plan or the ordinances that implement that plan.
He noted the Ettrick VSU Special Area Plan is the first of
nine special area plans recommended by Moving Forward - the
Comprehensive Plan for Chesterfield County. He stated the
special area plan process represents a new team approach to
amending the Comprehensive Plan, involving county staff from
multiple departments and county elected and appointed
officials at all levels of the plan amendment process. He
further stated the special area plan process is intended to
identify and resolve issues, relative to the community for
which special area plans are created, in greater detail than
was possible during the countywide plan effort. He stated the
process used for the Ettrick VSU Special Area Plan serves as
a template for future special area plan amendments to the
countywide plan.
Mr. Jimmy Bowling, Principal Manager, stated the Ettrick VSU
Special Area Plan identifies the unique resources and
opportunities of Ettrick, including: the train station; the
expansion of Virginia State University; new development
occurring or planned for Chesterfield Avenue; and the
increased interest in the Appomattox River as a scenic and
recreational resource. He further stated these resources have
the potential to promote new economic development
opportunities for the county and the revitalization of the
community. He stated the effort to produce a draft plan
involved extensive community engagement with area business
owners, residents, civic groups and organizations that
participated or expressed interest in the Ettrick VSU Special
Area Plan process. He noted staff also met with and engaged
adjacent localities and regional planning groups regarding
the amendment to the county's Comprehensive Plan. He stated
the goal of the Ettrick VSU Special Area Plan promotes
Ettrick as a place where residents, businesses and VSU live
and work together to promote a new, urban -style, bicycle and
pedestrian -friendly environment that takes advantage of the
community's unique economic development opportunities, rich
history and natural resources. He noted the draft plan also
includes a design plan, which suggests adoption of new
ordinances to ensure that new development contributes to the
goal of the plan.
Dr. David Pritchard, Special Projects Manager, stated the
Land Use Plan lists the various recommended land use
categories and includes the Land Use Plan map. He further
stated this map will serve as a guide to make decisions
regarding appropriate land uses and transitions as
development and redevelopment occurs. He further stated the
plan recommends improvements to infrastructure to better
serve the community. He stated these improvements would
include: new stormwater conveyance for Chesterfield Avenue to
address drainage and water quality issues; public water and
wastewater service upgrades; streetscaping improvements, to
include sidewalks, bicycling facilities, street trees and
street lighting; relocation of the Ettrick Fire Station to a
larger site within Ettrick capable of accommodating a
facility designed to meet the current and future needs of the
community; and renovation or replacement of Ettrick
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Elementary School to better serve the families of children of
elementary school age. He further stated the guidelines
recommend that incentives be provided to promote and
encourage the kinds and densities of development recommended
by the plan. He noted the plan summarizes some possible
incentives, but the list is not exhaustive. He stated in
addition, the exact types of incentives, and the timing of
incentives, would be determined as part of the implementation
of the plan.
Mr. Ray Cash, Code Keeper, stated new ordinance development
standards are also being brought forward with the plan and
are recommended for adoption. He further stated these
standards would implement many of the recommendations of the
plan and include: a pedestrian -focused streetscape for major
roads with sidewalks, bicycling facilities, street trees and
pedestrian scale street lighting; two and three-story
buildings with reduced setbacks and fronting sidewalks, with
parking behind the buildings; and buildings that incorporate
materials such as brick and/or stone, and architectural
features that enhance the pedestrian streetscape and
environment.
Ms. Jaeckle expressed concerns regarding the language within
the plan regarding the relocation or renovation of Ettrick
Elementary School. She stated she did not see any evidence
within the plan to support that idea and thought the verbiage
seemed contradictory.
In response to Ms. Jaeckle's concern, Mr. Bowling stated the
Planning Commission approved the draft plan which alludes to
the replacement of Ettrick Elementary School with a new
facility. He further stated after discussions with Mr.
Elswick and Dr. Wallin, it may be necessary to amend what the
Planning Commission recommended.
Mr. Elswick noted the plan for the elementary school is
slated for FY2020 and a final decision has not yet been
determined. He stated the language can remain until that
decision has been made.
Ms. Jaeckle noted the language to replace or renovate the
elementary school was on pages 151 and 169. She stated there
is not a strong argument to support several factors would be
preferable to replace the existing school when looking at
plans for other schools in the county.
In response to Ms. Jaeckle's questions, Mr. Bowling stated
the geography of the plan amendment is approximately 1 square
mile. He further stated the number of off -campus students who
will reside in proposed housing within the geography is
unknown. He stated VSU maintains about 1,500 on -campus
housing units, as well as apartments across the railroad
tracks.
In response to Mr. Gecker's question regarding the target
market, Mr. Bowling stated the VSU Foundation has set the
precedent with the multi -story, mixed-use building that was
approved last year. He further stated part of the market will
hopefully be geared towards students and faculty members.
Mr. Gecker stated it seems that the VSU Foundation's building
is a decent market test and before the county committed to
large- scale resources there, the results of the market test
should be analyzed.
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In response to Mr. Gecker's remarks, Mr. Bowling noted the
VSU Foundation did commission a market study and consultant.
He stated the question to accelerate the process lies behind
the success of the future multi -use building and/or county
funding. He further stated there is nothing within the plan
that will encourage redevelopment along Chesterfield Avenue;
however, there are hopes to anticipate and accommodate that
possibility.
Mr. Elswick noted any improvements would have to go through
the CIP process and will depend on the needs of the county.
Mr. Holland stated he believes the plan is an excellent model
to expand opportunities to an area in need of revitalization.
He further stated collaboration is essential for that
particular community and having the county take the lead to
work with VSU will certainly be a significant step forward to
serve Chesterfield, as well as enhance the tax base. He
stated the VSU Foundation has contemplated having first -floor
retail space with upper-level housing units. He stressed the
importance of local governments working with their local
universities. He applauded the efforts of Mr. Elswick, county
staff and VSU representatives relative to the area plan.
Mr. Gecker stated he supports Mr. Holland's comments
entirely. He further stated the original purpose of the plan
was how to best serve VSU and Ettrick together. He expressed
concerns with staff comments that alluded to moving away from
the primary focus on VSU and expanding the focus to all of
the above. He stated the primary thrust of the plan was to
find a way to have Ettrick complement VSU and vice versa. He
further stated as long as the incentives are done, design
standards are approved and the plan is geared towards a
relationship with VSU to create a town and gown environment,
he feels comfortable with the plan. He expressed concerns
with the expansion of the goal to serve housing to the
broader area.
In response to Ms. Jaeckle's question regarding the Tri -
Cities Area Multimodal Station National Environment Policy
Act Study, Mr. Bowling stated there was a meeting regarding
several alternative sites, both in Chesterfield and outside
of the county, and staff strongly supported the Ettrick
location and cited the plan as part of the support to keep
the train station and make the area more desirable. He noted
a consultant has been hired to study the marketability of the
site for multimodal development.
Mr. Elswick expressed his appreciation to staff for their
hard work and investment of time relative to the plan. He
stated the university's mixed-use project will set the tone
for how quickly revitalization efforts are made. He noted two
public hearings will be held this evening regarding the
Ettrick VSU Special Area Plan and ordinance amendments.
6.B. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S PROPOSED FY2016 BUDGET, THE
PROPOSED FY2016 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL PLAN, THE PROPOSED
FY2016-FY2020 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, 2015 TAX
RATES, AND OTHER PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGES
Mr. Carmody expressed appreciation to the Board of
Supervisors for an active discussion and willingness to work
with the citizens and staff. He also recognized the Budget
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staff for their efforts in developing the budget. He stated
there has been a number of additional expense items discussed
throughout the budget process for possible consideration in
the final plan. He further stated there is approximately $1.3
million of available resources made up of a mix of additional
state revenue and expenditure savings that could be used to
address some of the additional items. He stated after
dialogue with the Board, staff recommends the following uses:
1) three police officers: $266,400; 2) BizWorks: $48,000; 3)
Richmond Region Tourism $65,000; and TMDL reserve: $937,000.
He noted TMDL funding would not be appropriated, but reserved
via the appropriations resolution; spread of centrally
budgeted items including the second one percent merit
adjustment for eligible employees; and an amendment to the
total amount of the healthcare fund. In regards to Schools'
CIP, amendments are reflective of the version approved by the
School Board, which is headlined by restoration of
revitalization project sequencing. He stated appropriations
category adjustments in the school fund are to reflect the
lease of 100 school buses over a seven-year period. He noted
county CIP changes which include removing the Falling Creek
Police Station from the CIP (financed through asset
forfeiture funds) - $32,500 of which will be added to School
Site improvements in Parks and Recreation with the remaining
balance of $117,500 going to the unallocated CIP reserve.
In response to Mr. Elswick's question regarding the proposal
to lease purcahse 100 school buses, Mr. Carmody stated Fleet
Management will be responsible for purging the most deficient
buses.
In response to Mr. Holland's concerns regarding school bus
funding, Mr. Carmody stated the plan lowers the maximum
number of buses being replaced so as not to replicate the
need to replace 200 buses 15 years from now. He noted the
county will own the school buses through a lease purchase
transaction.
7. DEFERRED ITEMS
7.A. SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RESTRICTION OF
THROUGH TRUCK TRAFFIC ON WOODS EDGE ROAD
Mr. Smith stated a public hearing on the matter was held on
December 10, 2014. He further stated at that public hearing,
the Board referred the issue to the Planning Commission for
further evaluation and recommendation on both the restriction
and any amendments to the Thoroughfare Plan. He stated at the
February 19, 2015 meeting, the recommendation was made to
make no amendments to the Thoroughfare Plan and to forward
the request for through truck restriction to the Virginia
Department of Transportation.
On motion of Ms. Jaeckle, seconded by Mr. Warren, the Board
set May 27, 2015, as a public hearing to consider a through
truck traffic restriction on Woods Edge Road from Ruffin Mill
Road to Lawing Drive, and authorized the advertisement for
that hearing.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None
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8. NEW BUSINESS
8.A. BUDGET ITEMS
In regards to school bus funding, Mr. Carmody stated staff
recommends that there be a pay-as-you-go component, in that
this should not be the normal model for purchasing buses.
Mr. Holland thanked Mr. Carmody for his explanation and
stressed the importance of rationality and the purpose of
appropriations.
8.A.1.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY CODE
RELATING TO UTILITIES CONNECTION FEES AND UTILITIES
USER CHARGES
On motion of Mr. Gecker, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
adopted the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE COUNTY
OF CHESTERFIELD, 1997, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING
AND RE-ENACTING SECTIONS 18-22 AND 18-27 RELATING TO
UTILITIES CONNECTION FEES AND UTILITIES USER CHARGES
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County:
(1) That Sections 18-22 and 18-27 of the Code of the County
of Chesterfield, 1997, as amended, are amended and re-enacted
to read as follows:
Sec. 18-22. Connection fees.
(a) The water connection fee shall be the capital cost
recovery charge plus the meter installation charge based on
the size of the water meter that the director installs. The
wastewater connection fee shall be the capital cost recovery
charge for the size of the water meter that serves the
property, or, if the property does not receive water service,
the size of the water meter that would serve the property if
it received water service.
(b) The capital cost recovery charge shall be:
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Number
of
Meter
Capital Cost
ERU's
Customer Class
Size
(inches)
per
Recovery Charge
Uni t
Water
Wastewater
(i)
For a dwelling,
5/8
1.00
$5,200.00
$5,100.00
single-family,
including townhouses,
mobile homes that are
not located in a
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mobile home park, and
individually metered
multifamily dwelling
units
(ii)
For a dwelling, two-
5/8
1.00
5,200.00
5,100.
family (per unit)
(iii)
For mobile homes that
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4,420.00
4,335.
are located in a
mobile home park and
for master metered
multiple-family
dwellings other than
multiple-family
dwellings used
exclusively as housing
for colleges and/or
universities (per
unit)
(iv)
For all other customer
5/8
1.00
5,200.00
5,100.OD
classes
1
2.50
13,000.00
12,750.
1;4
5.00
26,000.00
25,500.
2
8.00
41,600.00
40,800.
3
16.00
83,200.00
81,600.
4
25.00
130,000.00
127,500.
6
50.00
260,000.00
255,000.
8
80.00
416,000.00
408,000.
10
115.00
598,000.00
586,500.OD
12
155.00
806,000.00
790,500.OD
The capital cost recovery charge for meters that are larg
than 12 inches shall be determined by the director based dil
the number of ERUs per unit.
(v)
The capital cost recovery charge for a dwelling that is
served by a meter that is larger than five-eighths inch
shall be the same capital cost recovery charge in
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subsection (b)(iv).
• (c) The meter and water service line installation
charge shall be:
(1) For installing water service lines:
Inches
Charge
5/8
1,900.00
1
2,150.00
13�
4,150.00
2
4,700.00
(2) For installing meters:
Inches
Charge
5/8
80.00
1
130.00
1�
320.00
2
420.00
(3) For installing residential outside use meters using
existing service lines: $500.00.
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Sec. 18-27. Utility charges.
Effective with bills issued on and after July 1, 2015, the
consumer shall pay charges for utility service in accordance
with the following schedules:
(a) Monthly service charges. The monthly service charge
shall be:
(1) Customer cost charge. A customer cost charge of
$2.44 for each service account. However, customers
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who have only a water account or a wastewater account
shall pay a customer cost charge of $4.88.
(2) Commodity cost charge.
(i) Water: $1.68 per 100 cubic feet (Ccf).
(ii) Wastewater: $ 2.02 per 100 cubic feet (Ccf).
(3) Capacity cost charge.
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Customer Class
Meter
Number
Monthly Capacity
Size
of
Charge
(inches)
ERU's
per
Unit
Water
Wastewater
(i)
Dwelling, single-
5/8
1.00
$ 6.64
$ 12,36
family, including
townhouses and
mobile homes that
are not located in
a mobile home park
(ii)
Dwelling, two-
5/8
1.00
6.64
12
36
family (per unit)
(iii)
Mobile homes that
0.85
5.64
10
50
are located in a
mobile home park
and multiple -family
dwellings other
than multiple -
family dwellings
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used exclusively as
housing for
colleges or
universities (per
unit)
(iv)
All other customer
5/8 and
1.00
6.6
12
36
classes
3/4
1
2.50
30.90
16.60
1 1/2
5.00
33.20
61
80
2
8.00
98.88
53.12
3
16.00
106.24
197.76
4
25.00
166.00
309.00
6
50.00
332.00
618.00
8
80.00
531.20
988.80
10
115.00
763.60
1,421.40
12
155.00
1,029.201
1,915.80
(v)
The capacity cost charge for a dwelling that is served by
a
meter that is larger than five-eighths inch shall be
he
capacity cost charge in subsection (a)(3)(iv).
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(2) That this ordinance shall become effective July 1, 2015.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
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8.A.2. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY CODE
RELATIVE TO SUBDIVISION REVIEW FEE CHANGES
On motion of Mr. Gecker, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
adopted the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD,
1997, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTIONS
17-9 AND 17-85 RELATING TO SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION PLAN
"TABLE REVIEW" AND FEES.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County:
(1) That Sections 17-9 and 17-85 of the Code of the
County of Chesterfield, 1997, as amended, are amended and re-
enacted, to read as follows:
Chapter 17
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Sec. 17-9. Fees. In addition to any other required fees,
including those fees imposed by state agencies, the fees
provided in this section shall be submitted to the planning
department in conjunction with the specified application or
request.
Application Type
Fee (in dollars)
Initial Submittal plus 2
1000 plus 50 per
Revision Submittals
lot
Preliminary
Fourth and Subsequent
Subdivision Plat
900
Submittals
Overall Conceptual
Initial Submittal plus 2
1100
Plan (submitted for
Revision Submittals
review separate
from Preliminary
Fourth and Subsequent
900
Subdivision Plat)
Submittals
Initial Submittal plus 2
1400 plus 70 per lot
Revision Submittals
or parcel
Construction Plan
Fourth and Subsequent
Review
Submittals
1000
Table Review
350
Construction Plan Adjustment
500 per submittal
Lot Subdivision Final Plat
1600 plus 30 per lot
Minor Subdivision Final Plat
1600 plus 30 per lot
Amended or Line Modification Final Plat
85 per lot or parcel
Residential Parcel and Family Subdivision Final
100 per lot or parcel
Plat
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Onsite Sewage Disposal System Soils Analysis
Review
155 per lot or parcel
Major Change to Approved Plat
1000 per submittal
Technical Correction Letter per Requested Change
100
Exce tions to Subdivision Re
P quirements Sec. 17-8
1000 per ordinance
sectionlll
Deferral Request from Planning Commission Public
1000 for first
Hearing/Meeting
deferral
plus 2000 for each
deferral thereafter [21
Written Verification of Subdivision or Subdivision
Interpretation
150
[1] This fee is in addition to fees applicable to a subdivision plat
review.
[2] Fee to be paid by applicant requesting or consenting to deferral.
Sec. 17-85. Definitions.
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Construction Plan Table Review: Review of a revised
construction plan that in the opinion of all members of the
plans review team involve minor changes and the impacts of
such revisions are minimal. The review of such plans shall
occur at a joint meeting between the team and the subdivider.
Construction plan table review shall not include an initial
application for a construction plan adjustment, but shall
include review of a revised adjusted construction plan for
subsequent submissions conforming to the criteria herein.
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(2) That this ordinance shall become effective July 1, 2015.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
8.A.3. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL TAX
LEVY ON VARIOUS CLASSES OF REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY FOR 2015
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Gecker, the Board
adopted the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE ANNUAL TAX LEVY
ON VARIOUS CLASSES OF PROPERTY FOR THE
COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County:
(1) That for the year beginning on the first day of January,
2015, and ending on the thirty-first day of December, 2015,
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the taxes on property in all the Magisterial Districts of the
County of Chesterfield shall be as follows:
Sec. 1. Real Property and Mobile Homes.
(a) Except as provided in Sec. 1 (b), on tracts of
land, lots or improvements thereon and on mobile homes the
tax shall be $0.96 on every $100 of assessed value thereof.
(b) On tracts of land, lots or improvements thereon and
on mobile homes in the Charter Colony Powhite Parkway
Transportation District the tax shall be $1.11 on every $100
of assessed value thereof.
Sec. 2. Personal Property.
(a) On automobiles, trailers, boats, boat trailers,
other motor vehicles and on all tangible personal property
used or held in connection with any mining, manufacturing or
other business, trade, occupation or profession, including
furnishings, furniture and appliances in rental units, the
tax shall be $3.60 on every $100 of the assessed value
thereof.
(b) On aircraft as defined by Section 58.1-3503 and
-3506 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the tax
shall be $.50 on every $100 of the assessed value thereof.
(c) On motor vehicles owned or leased by members of
volunteer rescue squads, volunteer fire departments,
volunteer police chaplains and by auxiliary police officers
as provided in Section 9-57, Code of the County of
Chesterfield, 1997, as amended, the tax shall be $.96 on
every $100 of the assessed value thereof.
(d) On wild or exotic animals as defined by Section
58.1-3506 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the tax
shall be $0.01 on every $100 of the assessed value thereof.
(e) On motor vehicles which use clean special fuels as
defined in Section 46.2-749.3 of the Code of Virginia, 1950,
as amended, the tax shall be $3.24 on every $100 of the
assessed value thereof.
(f) On motor vehicles, trailers, and semitrailers with
a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or more used to
transport property for hire by a motor carrier engaged in
interstate commerce, the tax shall be $.96 on every $100 of
the assessed value thereof.
(g) On motor vehicles which are specially equipped to
provide transportation for physically handicapped
individuals, the tax shall be $.01 on every $100 of the
assessed value thereof.
Sec. 3. Public Service Corporation Property.
(a) On that portion of real estate and tangible
personal property of public service corporations which has
been equalized as provided in Section 58.1-2604 of the Code
of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the tax shall be $0.96 on
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every $100 of the assessed value thereof determined by the
State Corporation Commission.
(b) The foregoing subsections to the contrary
notwithstanding, on automobiles and trucks belonging to such
public service corporations the tax shall be $3.60 on every
$100 of assessed value thereof.
Sec. 4. Machinery and Tools.
On machinery and tools used in a manufacturing or mining
business the tax shall be $1.00 on every $100 assessed value
thereof.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
Mr. Gecker stated there is one part of the county in which
there is a supplemental tax on all real property in the
Service District of $.15/$100 of assessed value. He further
stated he has had a number of discussions with the County
Attorney about the removal of residential properties from the
Service District. He urged the Board to assist him in finding
ways to fix an inequity in the system.
Mr. Mincks noted a memo was sent to Board members regarding
the Powhite Parkway - Charter Colony Parkway Interchange
Service District.
Mr. Holland concurred with Mr. Gecker's remarks.
8.A.4. ADOPTION OF THE FY2016 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM AND THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
ANNUAL PLAN
Mr. Holland stated he serves on the Workforce Consortium,
which just received a $1.5 million grant last year for
entrepreneurship. He stressed the importance of local
entrepreneurs and future funding for non-profit small
business incubators.
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Ms. Jaeckle, the Board
adopted the FY2016 Community Development Block Grant and the
HOME Investment Partnerships Annual Plan.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
8.A.5. ADOPTION OF THE FY2016-FY2020 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Gecker, the Board
adopted the FY2016-FY2020 Capital Improvement Program, as
amended.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
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8.A.6. ADOPTION OF THE FY2016 ANNUAL FINANCIAL PLAN
Mr. Holland made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gecker, for the
Board to adopt the FY2016 Annual Financial Plan, as amended.
Ms. Jaeckle stated she was disappointed to see the addition
of only three Police officer positions suggested in the
budget, as opposed to six positions. She further stated there
is a great need for more police enforcement in the Bermuda
area, due to the development of Amazon. She stressed the
importance of a high-profile police presence within the
community. She stated she would prefer to reduce TMDL funding
in order to increase law enforcement personnel.
Mr. Gecker stated certainly the Board shares the same
sentiment in terms of public safety. He further stated within
all districts there are areas that need higher levels of
patrol. He stated Chesterfield is a community that prides
itself on living within its current means. In regards to
TMDL, he stated the county is putting a relativity small down
payment on the obligation. He further stated for the Board to
not address the TMDL issue in a meaningful way is a long-term
mistake in contrary to the philosophy adopted when taking
office, to pay for the current obligations with current
money. He stated this Board has done a pretty good job
steering its way forward, filling some holes and not
deferring items to the future. He stressed the importance of
honoring a commitment to the next generation and balancing
needs important to each district against the policy.
Mr. Holland concurred with all of Mr. Gecker's remarks. He
stated the proposed plan represents a balanced and reasonable
approach. He also stressed the importance of living within
the county's current means and being the most responsive to
the requests of the community. He applauded Board members for
respectfulness in terms of existing obligations and paying
for those commitments presently.
Ms. Jaeckle noted two commonwealth attorney positions were
added, as well as the mitigation of shortages relative to
Sheriff personnel salaries. She stated the Citizen's Budget
Advisory Committee recommended taking a look at the requests
from the Sheriff's Department and the Commonwealth Attorney's
office to come up with a plan for next year. She further
stated her reason to push for additional Police officers
because of the growth in the area. She stated the Board needs
to come up with a staffing formula to adequately address the
needs of the Police Department. She noted the Enon area
heavily relies on police patrol enforcement to mitigate
traffic issues. She also expressed concerns relative to TMDL
funding.
Mr. warren expressed his appreciation to county citizens,
staff and the Budget and Audit Committee for their
significant efforts and input relative to the budgetary
process. He noted his approval of the annual financial plan,
as proposed.
Mr. Elswick expressed his appreciation to county department
directors and staff for their tremendous efforts preparing
and managing the budget. He also thanked county citizens for
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their input relative to the budgetary process. He stressed
the importance of remaining revenue neutral, responsible and
reasonable when developing a balanced and cautious financial
plan. He stated the goal of the five-year plan was to address
critical issues facing the county, such as education and
public safety fundamentals. He noted the current Board of
Supervisors has increased school funding by $60 million, in a
three-year time period.
Ms. Jaeckle noted there were many cuts made to both the
county and school division. She stated the processes of where
funds are being allocated in the FY2016 financial plan are
very transparent. She further stated even though she does not
agree with all of the allocations, she does plan to support
the budget.
Mr. Carmody noted in addition to the $1.3 million on the
general fund side, there is approximately $2.5 million
increase for schools to be allocated for employer healthcare
costs and additional reduction in PTR.
In response to Mr. Gecker's question regarding the school
increase, Mr. Carmody stated there is a control mechanism
built into the appropriation resolution with a delegated role
to the County Administrator based on revenue performance for
transferring dollars to the school division.
In response to Mr. Holland's question, Mr. Carmody stated
approximately appropriated/reserved $1.3 million of available
resources would be appropriated, as well as an additional
approximately $2.5 million for base changes.
Discussion ensued relative to percentages for revenue numbers
relating to the five-year plan.
Mr. Elswick called for a vote on the motion made by Mr.
Holland, seconded by Mr. Gecker, for the Board to adopt the
FY2016 Annual Financial Plan, as amended, per staff's
presentation to include an additional approximately $2.5
million for base changes in schools.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
Mr. Gecker expressed his appreciation to Budget staff, the
Budget and Audit Committee and Board members for their
tremendous efforts and ability to focus on the longer time
horizon. He stated the focus on a longer term and gaining an
understanding from the Board regarding goals and priorities
has changed the annual process from one of potential
contention to one of cohesion. He further stated restoring
money to the school division really equates to a lower PTR
than before the recession. He stated the only sacrifice that
was made, in terms of citizen service, is reopening county
libraries on Thursdays.
Mr. Holland concurred with Mr. Gecker's remarks.
Ms. Jaeckle stated there was a much more fluent discussion
relative to the five-year plan and citizens knew exactly the
direction the county was headed. In regards to sports
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tourism, she noted when the hotel tax was instituted, part of
the agreement with the hoteliers was the excess tax would be
used to support venues that brought up hotel occupancy.
Mr. Holland stated the Jefferson Cup Soccer Tournament is an
example of the significant dollars that flow through
Chesterfield County.
Mr. Elswick referred to an article regarding the Henrico
County Manager discussing issues with the school
superintendent and stressed the importance of the county's
five-year plan.
8.A.7.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FY2016
Mr. Elswick recognized Budget and Management staff members
who were in attendance.
Mr. Carmody expressed his heartfelt gratitude to members of
his staff for their outstanding hard work.
Mr. Holland stated the county is on a journey of excellence,
especially in regards to education.
Mr. Holland then made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gecker, for
the Board to adopt the following resolution appropriating
funds for FY2016, as amended:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE DESIGNATED FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS
FROM DESIGNATED ESTIMATED REVENUES FOR FY2016 FOR THE
OPERATING BUDGETS AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE
COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Chesterfield:
That for the fiscal year beginning on the first day of July
2015 and ending on the thirtieth day of June 2016, the
following sections shall be adopted:
Sec. 1 The following designated funds and accounts shall be
appropriated from the designated estimated revenues
to operate and provide a capital improvement program
for the County. It is the intent of the Board of
Supervisors that general property taxes levied on
January 1, 2015, and due December 5, 2015, be
appropriated for FY2016.
FY2016/Adopted
General Fund
Estimated
Revenue: Local Sources
General Property Taxes $399,242,800
Other Local Taxes 116,356,800
Licenses, Permits, & Fees 6,017,000
Fines, Forfeitures & Uses of
Money & Property 3,058,300
Service Charges 32,328,300
Miscellaneous and Recovered
Costs 13,148,200
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Other Agencies
State and Federal
143,074,
00
Other Financing Sources
Use of Restricted, Committed, or
Assigned Fund Balance
13,376,
00
Transfer from County Grants Fund
1,297,-00
Transfer from Mental Health,
Support Services
442,(00
Transfer from Fleet Management
13,'00
Transfer from Water Operating
Fund
3,
00
Transfer from Wastewater
Operating Fund
2,
00
Unassigned Fund Balance 7/1/2015
57,248,
00
Total Revenues
785,610,
$785,610,S00-
00Appropriations:
Appropriations:
General Government
$49,502,
00
Administration of Justice
9,024,
00
Public Safety
168,634,:00
Public Works
17,098,-00
Health & Welfare
67,817,
00
Parks, Recreation, Cultural
19,571,
00
Community Development
18,157,
00
Debt Service
21,958,
00
Operating Transfers
354'575,
00
Assignments
602,300
Unassigned Fund Balance,
6/30/2016
58,668,
00
Total General Fund
$785,610,
00
*Plus encumbrances carried forward in all fun's
in
an amount not to exceed $15 million,
which wi
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reappropriated into the fiscal year
beginning
JUNIr
1, 2015. (See "Section 511)
Comprehensive Services Fund
Estimated
Revenue:
Reimbursement, Colonial Heights
$334,-00
State Aid, Comprehensive Services
5,364,
00
Transfer from Social Services
445,200
Transfer from Schools
2,531,
00
Transfer from General Fund
1,251,
00
Total Revenues and Funding
Sources
$9,926,
00
Appropriations:
Operating Expenses
9,926,
00
Total Appropriations
$9,926,100
School Operating
Fund
Estimated
Revenue:
Local Sources
$21,474,
00
State
243,214,
00
Federal
35,191,
00
Transfer from School Operating
402,
O�j
Transfer from School Food Service
1,000,to
Use of Reserve
2,589,
00
Transfer from General Fund:
State Sales Tax
59,390,
00
Local Taxes
255,194,-00
Prior Year Revenue
5,000,
00
Total General Fund
319,584,
00
Use of Assigned Fund Balance
1,000,
00
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Total Revenues and Funding
$624,457,000
Sources
Appropriations: Instruction
$426,743,600
Administration, Attendance &
Health
22,081,900
Pupil Transportation
32,028,900
Operations & Maintenance
54,487,800
Technology
13,089,300
Debt Service
47,769,000
Food Service
25,202,200
Transfer to and/or Assignment for
6,409,300
School Capital Projects
2,054,300
Unassigned Fund Balance,
75,000
6/30/2016
1,000,000
Total Appropriations
$624,457,000
Schools - Appomattox Regional Governor's School
Fund
Estimated
Revenue: Local Sources $2,641,700
1,159,200
State
Total Revenues and Funding
Sources $3,800,900
Appropriations Education $3,800,900
Total Appropriations $3,800,900
County Grants Fund
Estimated
Revenue: Other Governments $11,692,000
Transfer from General Fund 1,240,300
Use of Restricted, Committed, or
Assigned Fund Balance 22,900
Total Revenues and Funding
Sources $12,955,200
Appropriations: Adult Drug Court
$659,800
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Technology Trust Fund
374,000
Community Corrections Services
Domestic Violence Victim
Advocate (V -STOP)
61,500
Community Development Block Grant
1,552,700
Community Services Board Part C
1,496,200
Domestic Violence Prosecutor
113,800
Families First
529,900
Fire & EMS Revenue Recovery
6,409,300
Juvenile Drug Court Grant
316,000
USDA Juvenile Detention Grant
75,000
Victim/Witness Assistance
503,300
Virginia Juvenile Community Crime
Act (VJCCCA)
8631700
Total Appropriations
$12,955,200
County CIP Fund
Estimated
Revenue: Transfer from General Fund $23,886,000
General Obligation Bonds 13,000,000
Lease Financing 5,948,800
Foundation Contributions 970,200
Developer Contributions 7,000,000
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Transfer from Cash Proffers
State Funds
Total Revenues
Appropriations:
County Capital Projects
Transfer to Capital Projects from
Cash Proffers
Transfer to School Capital
Projects Funds
Total County CIP Funds
Note: An additional $1,158,000 in
county project savings is already
appropriated in the capital
project fund that will be
reallocated for new projects. In
addition, $590,000 is
appropriated in the grant fund
that will be used for capital
projects.
Schools CIP Fund
Estimated
Revenue:
Bond Proceeds
Transfer from Cash Proffer Fund
Trf from School Grant Fund (State
Technology Funds)
Transfer from School Reserve for
Future Capital Projects
Total Revenue and Transfers*
Appropriations: School Capital Projects
Total Appropriations*
Note: An additional $3,033,600 in
school project savings is already
appropriated in the school
capital project fund that will be
reallocated for new projects.
3,940,000
00
10,000, 00
$64,745, 00
$57,805,1100
3,940,1000
3,000,100('
$64,745, (41
$37,850,(00
3,000,( 00
1,800, 00
254, 00
$42,904,.1,00
$42,904, Or
$42,904,10-6
Fleet Management and Radio Shop
Estimated
Revenue: Fleet Management Charges $19,022,300
Radio Shop Charges 1,945, 00
Total Revenue and Funding Sources $20,967,1$00
Appropriations: Fleet Management Operations
Radio Shop Operations
Addition to Unrestricted Net
Assets
Total Appropriations
Facility Management Fund
Estimated
Revenue: Reimbursement for Services
Total Revenue
Construction Management
Appropriations: Operations
Total Appropriations
Risk Management Fund
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1,945, 00
379,400
$20,967,1$00--
$719,100
$719,
20,967, 00
$719,00$719, 00
$719, 00
$719,1$00
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Estimated
Revenue: Operating Revenues $7,937,500
Use of Unrestricted Net Assets 12,860,000
Total Revenue $20,797,500
Appropriations: Risk Management Operations $8,387,500
Use of Unrestricted Net Assets 12,410,000
Total Appropriations $20,797,500
Healthcare Fund
Estimated
Revenue: Employee Contributions $32,914,300
Employer Contributions 74,535,100
Total Revenue $107,449,400
Appropriations: Operating Expenditures $107,449,400
Total Appropriations $107,449,400
Airport Fund
Estimated
Revenue: Operating Revenue $729,600
Total Revenue $729,600
Appropriations: Airport Operations $679,600
Addition to Unrestricted Net
Assets 50,000
Total Appropriations $729,600
Utilities Funds
Estimated
Revenue: Service Charges $83,740,000
Capital Cost Recovery Charges 15,465,000
Other Revenue 4,587,500
Use of Unrestricted Net Assets 17,223,000
Total Revenue $121,015,500
Appropriations: Operations $58,652,800
Debt Service 7,002,000
Transfer to Capital Projects Fund 55,360,700
Total Appropriations $121,015,500
Utilities Capital Project Funds
Estimated Transfer from
Revenue: Improvement/Replacement Fund $55,360,700
Total Revenue $55,360,700
Appropriations: Capital Projects $55,360,700
Total Appropriations $55,360,700
Sec. 2 Appropriations in addition to those contained in the
general appropriation resolution may be made by the
Board only if there is available in the fund an
unencumbered and unappropriated sum sufficient to
meet such appropriations.
Sec. 3 The County Administrator may, as provided herein,
except as set forth in Sections 7, 12, 13, 14, 15,
16, 18 and 23 authorize the transfer of any
unencumbered balance or portion thereof from one
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classification of expenditure to another within the
same department or appropriation category. Unless
otherwise provided below, the County Administrator
may transfer up to $50,000 from the unencumbered
appropriated balance and prior year end carry
forward assignments from one appropriation category
(including assigned fund balance) to another
appropriation category. No more than one transfer
may be made for the same item causing the need for a
transfer, unless the total amount to be transferred
for the item does not exceed $50,000.
Sec. 4 The County Administrator may increase appropriations
for non -budgeted revenue that may occur during the
fiscal year as follows:
a) Insurance recoveries received for damage to any
county property, including vehicles, for which
county funds have been expended to make repairs.
b) Refunds or reimbursements made to the County for
which the County has expended funds directly
related to that refund or reimbursement.
c) Revenue not to exceed $50,000.
Sec. 5 All outstanding encumbrances, both operating and
capital, in all county funds up to $15 million, at
June 30, 2015 shall be an amendment to the adopted
budget and shall be reappropriated to the 2016
fiscal year to the same department and account for
which they were assigned in the previous year
subject, if applicable, to any public hearing
requirements. At the close of the fiscal year, all
unassigned appropriations lapse for budget items
other than: capital projects; general fund transfers
for capital projects and grants; construction
assignments for capital projects; assignments for
county and school future capital projects; other use
of restricted, committed, or assigned fund balances;
District Improvement Funds; donations restricted to
specific purposes; federal and state grants, PPTRA
revenues; other revenue and program income; revenue
recovery funds; Title IV -E funds; cash proffers; all
tax revenues received for special assessment
districts and interest earnings thereon; Fire and
Emergency Medical Services apparatus and equipment
funding; Economic Development incentive funds;
actual transient occupancy tax revenues received and
budgeted expenditures in connection with the
Richmond Convention Center; and refunds for off-site
and oversized water and wastewater facilities. Any
funds budgeted in a given fiscal year that are
specifically budgeted to add to an assignment of
fund balance shall be automatically authorized to be
assigned during the year end audit process. All
excess revenues and any unspent appropriations in
the telecommunications program is authorized to
become an automatic assignment for future telephone
system upgrades. All revenues from the increased
vehicle registration fee received in excess of those
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budgeted for the state revenue sharing program shall
automatically be authorized as an assignment of fund
balance at year end. The Board of Supervisors set
aside $937,000 during adoption of the FY2016 Budget
which will automatically be reserved at June 30,
2016 for TMDL related expenses.
Sec. 6 Appropriations designated for capital projects will
not lapse at the end of the fiscal year. The County
Administrator may approve transfers between funds to
enable the capital projects to be accounted for
correctly. Upon completion of a capital project,
staff is authorized to close out the project and
transfer any remaining balances to the original
funding source. The County Administrator may approve
construction contract change orders up to an
increase of $49,999 and approve all change orders
for reductions to contracts. The Board of
Supervisors must approve all change orders of
$50,000 or more or when the aggregate of all changes
to a contract exceeds 10% of the original contract
amount or 20% if the original contract is for less
than $500,000.
Sec. 7 The County Administrator is authorized to approve
transfers among Utilities funds and capital projects
as long as funding sources are consistent and total
net appropriation is not increased. Should the
actual contract price for a project be less than the
appropriation, the County Administrator may approve
the transfer of excess funds back to the original
funding source upon completion of the project.
Sec. 8 Upon completion of a grant program, staff is
authorized to close the grant and transfer balances
back to the funding source. Staff is authorized to
reprogram Community Development Block Grant funds by
closing program cost centers and transferring
funding to newly approved programs based on adoption
by the Board of Supervisors.
Sec. 9 The County Administrator may reduce revenue and
expenditure appropriations related to programs,
functions, capital projects, grants, or departments
to the level approved.
Sec. 10 The Director of Accounting is authorized to make
transfers to various funds for which there are
transfers budgeted. The Director shall transfer
funds only as needed up to amounts budgeted, or in
accordance with any existing bond resolutions that
specify the manner in which transfers are to be
made.
Sec. 11 The Treasurer may advance monies to and from the
various funds of the County to allow maximum cash
flow efficiency. The advances must not violate
county bond covenants or other legal restrictions
that would prohibit such an advance. The Treasurer
may also advance cash in support of employee benefit
accounts.
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Sec. 12 The County Administrator is authorized to make
expenditures from Trust & Agency Funds for the
specified reasons for which the funds were
established. In no case shall the expenditure exceed
the available balance in the fund.
Sec. 13 The County Administrator is authorized to transfer
among appropriation categories and/or appropriate
funds and assignments of fund balance in excess of
$50,000 for supplemental retirement, Workers'
Compensation, healthcare for retirees and other
compensation -related costs, as well as for transfers
to departments to cover energy/fuel costs.
Sec. 14 The County Administrator may appropriate revenues
and increase expenditures in excess of $50,000 for
funds received by the County from asset forfeitures
for expenditures related to drug enforcement or
other allowable expenditures. The balance of these
funds shall not lapse but be carried forward into
the next fiscal year.
Sec. 15 The County Administrator may increase the general
fund appropriation in the school operating fund
contingent upon availability of funds and other
circumstances, based on the following schedule:
a) Increase general fund transfer/appropriation on
December 15 by $3,000,000.
b) Increase general fund transfer/appropriation on
February 15 by $3,000,000.
c) Increase general fund transfer/appropriation on
May 5 by $3,000,000.
Sec. 16 The County Administrator is authorized to reallocate
funding sources for capital projects, arbitrage
rebates/penalties, and debt service payments and to
appropriate bond interest earnings to minimize
arbitrage rebates/penalties, including the
appropriation of transfers among funds to accomplish
such reallocations. Budgets for specific capital
projects will not be increased beyond the level
authorized by Sections 3 and 4. The County
Administrator is authorized to transfer cash
proffers among capital projects to ensure spending
in a timely manner as long as the Capital
Improvement Program net appropriation is not
increased.
Sec. 17 Salaries for Planning Commissioners will be
increased equivalent to the merit increase county
employees are eligible for. The effective date for
pay increases, including the Planning Commission and
the Board of Supervisors, may cross fiscal years.
Sec. 18 The County Administrator is authorized to approve
transfers among funds and capital projects as long
as total net appropriation is not increased.
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Sec. 19 The Utilities Department rate stabilization
assignment shall be maintained as per guidelines
outlined below:
a) The minimum annual contribution to the
assignment will be 50% of the previous year's
depreciation on fixed assets.
b) The annual contribution to the assignment will
continue until 100% of accumulated depreciation
on the fixed assets is funded. If at the
beginning of a fiscal year a reserve balance
exceeds 100% of accumulated depreciation, a
reduction in the annual contribution may be
considered.
c) Funds cannot be used from the rate stabilization
assignment if the balance falls below 25% of
that utility's fixed asset accumulated
depreciation, other than for Utility internal
borrowing purposes.
d) The declaration of a financial emergency by the
Director of Utilities and a corresponding four-
fifths vote by the Board of Supervisors at a
publicly advertised meeting declaring the
existence of such an emergency is required to
suspend Sec. 19a, Sec. 19b, and Sec. 19c.
Sec. 20 Upon adoption of this resolution, the School Board
and/or the School Superintendent may make
expenditure and revenue changes within the school
operating funds as follows:
a) Transfers of $50,000 or less are subject to the
approval of the Superintendent.
b) Transfers of $50,001 to $499,999 require the
approval of the Superintendent and the School
Board.
c) Transfers of $500,000 or more require the
approval of the Superintendent, the School
Board, and the Board of Supervisors.
The School Board and/or the School Superintendent
shall prepare a budget status report reflecting
changes to the approved school budget between
appropriation categories, as amended, and the report
shall be presented to the County Administrator
quarterly.
Sec. 21 In accordance with the requirements set forth in
Section 58.1-3524(C)(2) and Section 58.1-3912(E) of
the Code of Virginia, as amended by Chapter 1 of the
Acts of Assembly (2004 Special Session 1) and as set
forth in Item 503.E (Personal Property Tax Relief
Program) of Chapter 951 of the 2005 Acts of
Assembly, any qualifying vehicle situated within the
County commencing January 1, 2006, shall receive
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personal property tax relief in the following
manner:
a) Personal use vehicles valued at $1,000 or less
will be eligible for 1000-. tax relief;
b) Personal use vehicles valued at $1,001 to
$20,000 will be eligible for 5801 tax relief;
c) Personal use vehicles valued at $20,001 or more
shall receive 58% tax relief on the first
$20,000 of value;
d) All other vehicles which do not meet the
definition of "qualifying" (business use
.vehicles, farm use vehicles, motor homes, etc.)
will not be eligible for any form of tax relief
under this program. Pursuant to authority
conferred in Item 503.D of the .2005 State
Appropriations Act, the County Treasurer shall
issue a supplemental personal property tax bill
in the amount of 100 percent of tax due without
regard to any former entitlement to state PPTRA
relief, plus applicable penalties and interest,
to any taxpayer whose taxes with respect to a
qualifying vehicle for tax year 2005 or any
prior tax year remain unpaid on September 1,
2006, or such date as state funds for
reimbursement of the state share of such bill
have become unavailable, whichever occurs first.
e) Penalty and interest with respect to bills
issued pursuant to this section shall be
computed on the entire amount of tax owed.
Interest shall be computed at the rate provided
in Section 9-51 of the County code from the
original due date of the tax.
Sec. 22 The County Administrator is authorized to reduce a
department's current year budget appropriation by a
dollar amount equal to the prior year's overspending
inclusive of encumbrances carried forward.
Sec. 23 Within the healthcare fund the County Administrator
is authorized to appropriate use of reserves,
interest earnings, and additional employee or
employer contributions in excess of $50,000 in order
to pay claims, settlements, and any costs associated
with healthcare.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
8.B. APPOINTMENTS
On motion of Mr. Gecker, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
suspended its rules to allow simultaneous nomination
/appointment/reappointment of members to the Airport Advisory
Board and Central Virginia Waste Management Authority.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
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8.B.1. AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Gecker, the Board
simultaneously nominated/reappointed Mr. Andrew McEnhimer,
representing the Dale District, to serve on the Airport
Advisory Board, whose term is effective May 23, 2015 and will
expire on May 22, 2018.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
8.B.2. CENTRAL VIRGINIA WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Gecker, the Board
simultaneously nominated/ appointed Mr. Clay Bowles to serve
as an alternate board member on the Central Virginia Waste
Management Authority, whose term is effective immediately and
will expire on December 31, 2019.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
B.C. CONSENT ITEMS
8.C.1. REQUEST FOR MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL PERMIT FROM
THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION
On motion of Ms. Jaeckle, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
granted a music/entertainment permit to the Chesterfield
County Fair Association for the annual Chesterfield County
Fair to be conducted August 28 through September 5, 2015,
subject to compliance with the requirements and the
representations made in the application.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
8.C.2. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE JAMES RIVER
ASSOCIATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF PET WASTE STATIONS
IN COUNTY PARKS
On motion of Ms. Jaeckle, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
approved an agreement with the James River Association for
the placement of pet waste stations in county parks.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
8.C.3. REQUEST OF THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FOR APPROVAL TO
SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT MEADOWDALE LIBRARY FOR
AN AUTHOR RECEPTION AND THE FRIENDS' ANNUAL MEETING
On motion of Ms. Jaeckle, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
approved the request of the Friends of the Library to serve
alcoholic beverages at its annual meeting and author's
reception at Meadowdale Library on May 21, 2015, subject to
the conditions filed with the papers of this Board.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
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8.C.4. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
8.C.4.a. AUTHORIZING GRTC TO PROVIDE TRANSIT SERVICE TO
CENTURA COLLEGE
On motion of Ms. Jaeckle, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Centura College, located at 7014 Midlothian
Turnpike, has requested transit service to their campus; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) is
able to provide the transit service and has provided Centura
College with the estimated annual cost of the service; and
WHEREAS, Centura College has agreed to bear all costs
associated with the service and to allow buses to use their
property for passenger pick-up and discharge.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Supervisors hereby authorizes GRTC to provide transit service
to Centura College, located at 7914 Midlothian Turnpike.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of
Supervisors' authorization of transit service to Centura
College shall not obligate the county to provide financial
support of the transit service.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
8.C.4.b. RECOGNIZING MS. JULIA L. BRANCH, UTILITIES
DEPARTMENT, UPON HER RETIREMENT
On motion of Ms. Jaeckle, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Ms. Julia L. Branch retired from the
Chesterfield County Utilities Department on April 1, 2015;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Branch began her public service with
Chesterfield County on June 7,1993, when she was hired by the
Chesterfield County Utilities Department as a plant operator
for the maintenance section of the Falling Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant and has served faithfully until her
retirement; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Branch performed daily routine and
corrective maintenance for the Falling Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant throughout her career and her efforts played
a significant role in the plant being recognized as a
responsible protector of the environment; and
WHEREAS, the countless hours that she worked at the
Falling Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant resulted in treated
wastewater that was safe, reliable and environmentally sound;
and
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WHEREAS, Ms. Branch strived to ensure the Chesterfield
County Department of Utilities was an employer of choice by
assisting with the training of new maintenance staff to
provide the employees with the knowledge and skills needed to
be a high -performing work force; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Branch was highly respected for her
knowledge and work ethic by her peers and co-workers; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Branch willingly and faithfully assisted
with relief staffing when necessary to ensure continuity with
plant operations that resulted in exceptional regulatory
compliance at the Falling Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Branch displayed dependability, aptitude,
values and good character from the beginning of her career
until retirement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors recognizes Ms. Julia L. Branch
and extends on behalf of its members and citizens of
Chesterfield County, appreciation for more than 21 years of
exceptional service to the county.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
8.C.4.c. RECOGNIZING APRIL 19-25, 2015, AS "CHESTERFIELD
COUNTY CLASSICS WEEK"
On motion of Ms. Jaeckle, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the National Junior Classical League was
founded in 1936 to encourage an interest in and an
appreciation of the language, literature and culture of
ancient Greece and Rome; and
WHEREAS, throughout Chesterfield County, there are 15
chapters of the Junior Classical League, comprised of nearly
1,500 middle and high school Latin, Greek, and Classics
pupils; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Junior Classical League is a long-
time affiliate of the American Classical League, founded in
1919 for the purpose of fostering the study of classical
languages in the United States and Canada; and
WHEREAS, Chesterfield County's Junior Classical League
chapters are tangibly involved in the educational needs of
their student members and are committed to a better future
for their students and the community, through active
participation in service and outreach projects; and
WHEREAS, Chesterfield County's Junior Classical League
members believe that the Classics continue to hold a vital
and significant place in today's culture; and the
Chesterfield County Virginia Junior Classical League
chapters, comprised of students and teachers, believe that
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continued emphasis on the'study of the Classics is essential,
if appreciation of the Classics in language, arts, and
Western culture is to remain strong and valuable; and
WHEREAS, "Chesterfield County Classics Week" is held in
commemoration of the traditional anniversary of the founding
of ancient Rome; and
WHEREAS, Chesterfield County recognizes the relevance of
Classical culture upon its own unique history, the wide
interest that countless Chesterfield citizens hold for the
Classics, and the advantages that a study of the Classical
world offers to all students.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors recognizes April 19-25, 2015, as
"Chesterfield County Classics Week," and calls this
observance to the attention of its citizens.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
8.C.5. APPROVAL OF SEWER CONTRACTS
8.C.5.a. FOR MAGNOLIA GREEN PHASE 2 SEWER EXTENSION PHASE A
On motion of Ms. Jaeckle, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
approved a sewer contract for Magnolia Green Phase 2 Sewer
Extension Phase A, Contract Number 13-0228. (It is noted a
copy of the plat is filed with the papers of this Board.)
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
8.C.5.b. FOR MAGNOLIA GREEN PHASE 2 SEWER EXTENSION PHASE B
On motion of Ms. Jaeckle, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
approved a sewer contract for Magnolia Green Phase 2 Sewer
Extension Phase B, Contract Number 14-0102. (It is noted a
copy of the plat is filed with the papers of this Board.)
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
8.C.6. ACCEPTANCE OF PARCELS OF LAND
8.C.6.a. ALONG OSBORNE ROAD AND JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY FROM
CNA PROPERTIES, L.C.
On motion of Ms. Jaeckle, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
accepted the conveyance of two parcels of land containing a
total of 0.08 acres along Osborne Road and Jefferson Davis
Highway from CNA Properties, L.C., and authorized the County
Administrator to execute the deed. (It is noted a copy of the
plat is filed with the papers of this Board.)
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
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8.C.6.b.
ADJACENT TO HARPERS MILL PARKWAY FROM HMG
INVESTMENTS, LLC
On motion of Ms. Jaeckle, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
accepted the conveyance of three parcels of land containing a
total of 0.731 acres adjacent to Harpers Mill Parkway from
HMG Investments, LLC, and authorized the County Administrator
to execute the deed. (it is noted a copy of the plat is filed
with the papers of the Board.)
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
8.C.7. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION FROM SEAN LOSO AND ERIN LOSO
FOR A PROPOSED PRIVACY FENCE AND BRICK PAVER PATIO
WITH FIREPLACE TO ENCROACH WITHIN AN EIGHT -FOOT
EASEMENT ACROSS LOT 5, MAGNOLIA GREEN, SECTION H-2
On motion of Ms. Jaeckle, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
granted Sean Loso and Erin Loso permission for a proposed
privacy fence and brick paver patio with fireplace to
encroach within an 8' easement across Lot 5, Magnolia Green,
Section H-2, subject to the execution of a license agreement.
(It is noted a copy of the plat is filed with the papers of
this Board.)
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
8.C.8. REQUEST TO QUITCLAIM A PORTION OF A VARIABLE WIDTH
WATER EASEMENT ACROSS THE PROPERTY OF STONEHENGE
VILLAGE, LLC
On motion of Ms. Jaeckle, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
authorized the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and the
County Administrator to execute a quitclaim deed to vacate a
portion of a variable width water easement across the
property of Stonehenge Village, LLC. (It is noted a copy of
the plat is filed with the papers of this Board.)
Ayes:
Nays:
8.C.9.
Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
None.
SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO
THE COUNTY CODE RELATIVE TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MODIFICATION
On motion of Ms. Jaeckle, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
set May 27, 2015, as the date for a public hearing to
consider amendments to the County Code relative to
development standards modification.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
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8.C.10. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE THE
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AND A
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
ETTRICK/VSU RIVERSIDE TRAIL AND PARKING AREA
On motion of Ms. Jaeckle, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
awarded a construction contract to Brock Construction Inc. in
the amount of $365,000 and authorized the County
Administrator to execute the contract for construction of the
Ettrick/VSU Riverside Trail and Parking Area and to execute
an amendment to the VDOT Enhancement Grant Agreement.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
8.D. CLAIM OF AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ADDITIONAL
COMPENSATION FOR THE ROUTE 10 (I-95 TO WARE BOTTOM
SPRING ROAD) ROAD PROJECT
Mr. Mincks stated in 2010, the county entered into a contract
with American Infrastructure to construct the Route 10 road
widening for the sum of $12,975,000. He further stated there
were numerous delays in completing the project, and it was
not substantially completed until over 15 months after the
contract completion date. He stated staff believes that the
bulk of these delays were the result of inadequate staffing,
lack of effective planning, and sub -standard work by AI. He
further stated in this claim, AI seeks additional
compensation from the county in the amount of $7,513,966.80.
He stated staff recommends that the Board deny AI's claim so
that this matter can proceed to litigation.
Mr. Eric Frantel, representing the contractor, presented a
summary of the claim of American Infrastructure for
additional compensation for the Route 10 (I-95 to Ware Bottom
Spring Road) Road Project. He stated AI maintains that it
completed the project on October 22, 2013; however, the
county took the position that there were certain outstanding
items at that time that required corrective action by AI. He
further stated while disputing the county's position, AI
agreed to perform additional work to resolve the outstanding
items subject to its right to recover additional compensation
and time for its effort. He stated approximately a year
later, the county issued a "final estimate" for the contract,
and AI promptly submitted the claim. He further stated the
contractor was hopeful that the county would engage AI in
discussion concerning the merits of the claim and given the
substantial time that has passed, advancement in the process
is requested by the Board of Supervisors.
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Ms. Jaeckle, the Board
denied the claim of American Infrastructure for additional
compensation for the Route 10 (I-95 to Ware Bottom Spring
Road) Road Project.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
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9. REPORTS
9.A.
REPORT ON DEVELOPER WATER AND SEWER CONTRACTS
9.B. REPORT ON STATUS OF GENERAL FUND BALANCE, RESERVE FOR
FUTURE CAPITAL PROJECTS, DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT FUNDS AND
LEASE PURCHASES
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Gecker, the Board
accepted the following reports: a Report on Developer Water
and Sewer Contracts; and a Report on Status of General Fund
Balance, Reserve for Future Capital Projects, District
Improvement Funds and Lease Purchases.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
10.
FIFTEEN -MINUTE CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD ON UNSCHEDULED
MATTERS
There were no requests to address the Board at this time.
11. DINNER
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Gecker, the Board
recessed to Room 502 for dinner.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
Mr. Elswick expressed his appreciation to Mr. Dupler for
leading the Board through the budget process, in Mr.
Stegmaier's absence.
Reconvening:
12. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mr. Arthur S. Warren, Vice Chairman, Board of Supervisors,
gave the invocation.
13.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA
Eagle Scout Liam Confroy led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag of the United States of America.
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14. RESOLUTIONS
14.A. RECOGNIZING MR. WARREN L. SEAY, INFORMATION SYSTEMS
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT, UPON HIS RETIREMENT
14.B. RECOGNIZING MRS. SUSAN J. FITZGERALD-SEAY,
INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT, UPON HER
RETIREMENT
Mr. Joe Pugh introduced Mr. Warren L. Seay and Mrs. Susan J.
Fitzgerald-Seay, who were present to receive their
resolutions.
On motion of Mr. Gecker, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Mr. Warren L. Seay retired from the
Chesterfield County Information Systems Technology Department
on April 1, 2015, after providing 28 years of quality service
to the citizens of Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Seay has faithfully served the county in
the capacity of principal analyst programmer, lead analyst
programmer, applications team leader and customer
relationship manager for the Information Systems Technology
Department; and
WHEREAS, Mr.
service to all his
County Treasurer,
Inspection; and
Seay has provided
customers through
Commissioner of
outstanding customer
the years, including
Revenue and License
WHEREAS, Mr. Seay was instrumental in the implementation
of the first major client server system, the Treasurer's
Revenue and Information Tracking System (TRAITS); and
WHEREAS, Mr. Seay was involved in a major software
upgrade converting the Chesterfield County Main Frame
Operating System from Disk Operating System (DOS) to Multiple
Virtual Storage (MVS); and
WHEREAS, Mr. Seay was involved in the implementation of
the Personal Property Proration System and served as the
application team leader for the Taxation Team; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Seay was instrumental in the implementation
of the Emergency Passport Program; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Seay was selected as the Information
Systems Technology Employee of the Year in 1998 and served on
the Information Systems Technology Standards Review Board and
was a charter member of Chesterfield County's C -Fit program;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Seay graduated from the Total Quality
University in 1999 and from the Continuing Educational
Studies program at the University of Richmond in Project
Management in 1991; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Seay was an active member of Data
Processing Management Association, the Central Virginia
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Project Management Institute, and received his Certified
Scrum Master certification, graduated from Chesterfield
County's Supervisor's Institute and served as a member of the
Emergency Response Team; and
WHEREAS, Chesterfield County and the Board of
Supervisors will miss Mr. Seay's diligent service and
tireless commitment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors, this 15th day of April 2015,
publicly recognizes Mr. Warren L. Seay, and extends on behalf
of its members and the citizens of Chesterfield County,
appreciation for his service to the county, congratulations
upon his retirement, and best wishes for a long and happy
retirement.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this
resolution be presented to Mr. Seay and that this resolution
be permanently recorded among the papers of this Board of
Supervisors of Chesterfield County, Virginia.
And, further, the Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Mrs. Susan J. Fitzgerald-Seay retired from the
Chesterfield County Information Systems Technology Department
on April 1, 2015, after providing more than 27 years of
quality service to the citizens of Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Fitzgerald-Seay has faithfully served the
county in the capacity of senior analyst programmer,
principal analyst programmer, lead analyst programmer,
applications team leader and customer relationship manager;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Fitzgerald-Seay has provided outstanding
customer service to all her customers through the years
including Management Services, Taxation, General Services,
Human Services and County Attorney; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Fitzgerald-Seay was instrumental in the
implementation of the first major client server system, the
Treasurer's Revenue and Information Tracking System (TRAITS);
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Fitzgerald-Seay was instrumental in the
design and implementation of the Real Estate website; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Fitzgerald-Seay was involved in the
successful implementation of the Central Quality System and
the implementation of the Mainstar System; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Fitzgerald-Seay served on the Emergency
Operations Center Emergency Response Team; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Fitzgerald-Seay was selected as the
Information Systems Technology Employee of the Year in 1999,
was elected to membership in Who's Who, served on the
Management Services Quality Council and was a charter member
of Chesterfield County's C -Fit program; and
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Fitzgerald-Seay graduated from the Total
Quality University in 1999 and from the Continuing
Educational Studies program at the University of Richmond in
Project Management in 1991, served as an active member of the
Data Processing Management Association and served as its
President of the local chapter in 1993; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Fitzgerald-Seay graduated from the Dale
Carnegie Institute and served as a graduate assistant and as
assistant teacher; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Fitzgerald-Seay was an active member of
the Central Virginia Project Management Institute, received
her Certified Scrum Master Certification in 2005 and
graduated from Chesterfield County's Supervisor's Institute;
and
WHEREAS, Chesterfield County and the Board of
Supervisors will miss Mrs. Fitzgerald- Seay 's commitment and
dedication to the county.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors, this 15th day of April 2015,
publicly recognizes Mrs. Susan Fitzgerald-Seay, and extends
on behalf of its members and the citizens of Chesterfield
County, appreciation for her service to the county,
congratulations upon her retirement, and best wishes for a
long and happy retirement.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this
resolution be presented to Mrs. Fitzgerald-Seay and that this
resolution be permanently recorded among the papers of this
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
Mr. Elswick presented the executed resolutions to Mr. and
Mrs. Seay and commended them for their commitment and
dedication to the county, and wished them both a long and
enjoyable retirement.
Each Board member also commended Mr. and Mrs. Seay for their
valuable service to the county.
Mr. Dupler presented Mr. and Mrs. Seay with two acrylic
statues and county watches, congratulated them on their
retirement and expressed appreciation for their outstanding
service to the county.
14.C. RECOGNIZING BOY SCOUTS UPON ATTAINING THE RANK OF
EAGLE SCOUT
Ms. Pollard introduced Mr. Liam Harrison Confroy, Mr. Robert
Keith Aud, Mr. Nicholas Adam Cramer, Mr. Paul Thomas Fulghum
and Mr. Christopher Harmaty Morton, who were present to
receive their resolutions.
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Warren, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
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WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated by
Mr. William D. Boyce on February 8, 1910, and was chartered
by Congress in 1916; and
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America was founded to build
character, provide citizenship training and promote physical
fitness; and
WHEREAS, after earning at least 21 merit badges in a
wide variety of skills including leadership, service and
outdoor life, serving in a leadership position in a troop,
carrying out a service project beneficial to their community,
being active in the troop, demonstrating Scout spirit, and
living up to the Scout Oath and Law, Mr. Liam Harrison
Confroy and Mr. Robert Keith Aud, Troop 876, sponsored by Mt.
Pisgah United Methodist Church, and Mr. Nicholas Adam Cramer,
Mr. Paul Thomas Fulghum and Mr. Christopher Harmaty Morton,
all of Troop 800, sponsored by Bethel Baptist Church, have
accomplished those high standards of commitment and have
reached the long -sought goal of Eagle Scout, which is
received by only four percent of those individuals entering
the Scouting movement; and
WHEREAS, growing through their experiences in Scouting,
learning the lessons of responsible citizenship, and
endeavoring to prepare themselves for a role as leaders in
society, Liam,, Robbie, Nick, Paul and Christopher have
distinguished themselves as members of a new generation of
prepared young citizens of whom we can all be very proud.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors, this 15th day of November 2015,
publicly recognizes Mr. Liam Harrison Confroy, Mr. Robert
Keith Aud, Mr. Nicholas Adam Cramer, Mr. Paul Thomas Fulghum
and Mr. Christopher Harmaty Morton, extends congratulations
on their attainment of Eagle Scout, and acknowledges the good
fortune of the county to have such outstanding young men as
its citizens.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
Mr. Gecker presented the executed resolutions and patches to
each Eagle Scout, accompanied by their families,
congratulated them on their outstanding achievements and
wished them well in future endeavors.
Each Eagle Scout, accompanied by their families, provided
details of their Eagle Scout project and expressed
appreciation to their families and friends for their support.
15. FIFTEEN -MINUTE CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD ON UNSCHEDULED
MATTERS
Ms. Brenda White, general manager, Chesterfield Fair
Association, expressed her appreciation to the Board for
their continued dedication and support. She noted the fair
will be held on August 28 through September 5, 2015.
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Ms. Sara Gilliam expressed her appreciation to the Board for
their support to fully fund Chesterfield County Public
Schools.
Ms. Jarica Davis expressed her appreciation to the Board for
their support to fully fund Chesterfield County Public
Schools.
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16.A. TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY CODE RELATIVE TO
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLATS
Mr. Cash stated this date and time has been advertised for
the Board to consider amendments to the County Code relative
to preliminary subdivision plats. He further stated in 2014,
the Code of Virginia was amended to eliminate the
requirement for mandatory submission of a preliminary plat
for subdivisions of fifty or fewer lots, although the
subdivider may still choose to submit a preliminary plat for
review and approval. He stated in addition to bringing the
ordinances into conformance with state law, amendments are
suggested to ensure ordinance standards that were normally
addressed through the preliminary plat process can now be
addressed through other processes for such subdivisions. He
further stated unrelated to the state law change, the Right -
Of -Way Section of the Utilities Department has requested an
amendment relative to certificate requirements on
subdivision plats.
Mr. Elswick called for public comment.
There being no one to address the issue, the public hearing
was closed.
On motion to Mr. Gecker, seconded by Mr. Warren, the Board
adopted the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD,
1997, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTIONS 17-9,
17-21, 17-22, 17-24, 17-40, 17-42, 17-43, 17-46, 17-47, 17-
48, 17-49, 17-50, 17-61, 17-62, 17-68, 17-76, 17-82 AND 17-85
OF THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE RELATING TO LOT SUBDIVISIONS
THAT ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBDIVISION
PROCESS.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County:
(1) That Sections 17-9, 17-21, 17-22, 17-24, 17-40, 17-42,
17-43, 17-46, 17-47, 17-48, 17-49, 17-50, 17-61, 17-62, 17-
68, 17-76, 17-82 and 17-85 of the Code of the County of
Chesterfield, 1997, as amended, are amended and re-enacted,
to read as follows:
Chapter 17
SUBDVISION OF LAND
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Sec. 17-21. Procedure for subdivision approval.
A. Following is a summary of the approval procedure for
subdivisions:
1. Overall Conceptual Plan. An overall conceptual
plan shall be submitted for certain proposed
subdivisions as required in Sec. 17-42.
2. Preliminary Plat. All proposed lot subdivisions
involving more than 50 lots must submit a
preliminary plat for approval. When a
preliminary plat is not required, such plat for
a lot subdivision may be submitted voluntarily
at the discretion of the subdivider. If an
overall conceptual plan is required it shall be
submitted in conjunction with the preliminary
plat.
3. Construction Plan. Construction plans, where
required, shall be the first step in the final
plat process. For residential lot subdivisions
requiring preliminary plat or an overall
conceptual plan, construction plans shall not be
submitted until after applicable approvals. For
subdivisions which are not being reviewed
through the preliminary plat or overall
conceptual plan processes, construction plans
may be submitted in conjunction with the initial
final plat review.
Sec. 17-9. Fees. In addition to any other
required fees,
including those fees imposed by state agencies, the fees
provided in this section shall be submitted
to the planning
department in conjunction with the specified application or
request.
Application Type
Fee (in dollars)
Initial Submittal plus 2
1000 plus 50 per
Revision Submittals
lot
Preliminary
Fourth and Subsequent
900
Subdivision Plat
Submittals
Overall Conceptual
Initial Submittal plus 2
1100
Plan (submitted for
Revision Submittals
review separate
b@.t9tEtRTg Requested Change
Exceptions to Subdiv'
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Construction Plan
Revision Submittals
parcel
Review F }�rth,and Subse tient
Shari Commission Public
1000 or first
deiPPPal
Deferral Request fro
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Hearing/Meeting
Construction Plan Adjustment
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1600 plu353D0 per lot
n erpre a Von
Amended or Line Modification Final Plat
85 per lot or parcel
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100 per lot or parcel
pl eview.
L1� Fee to be paid by applicant requesting or conse
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Onsite Sewage Disposal System Soils Analysis
155 per lot or parcel
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Major Change to Approved Plat
1000 per s bmit al
4. Final Plat. Final plats are required for all
previously unrecorded lot subdivision plats,
parcel plats, amended plats and line
modification plats.
5. Recordation. After the director of planning or
planning commission has provided comments on the
final plat, the subdivider may submit the final
plat for recordation. Once the final plat has
been recorded, lots or parcels in the
subdivision may be sold.
6. Changes. Changes to subdivision applications
shall be as provided in Sec. 17-26.
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Sec. 17-22. Preliminary conference and concurrentreview.
A. A subdivider may request a voluntary preliminary
conference with the plans review team prior to
submitting preliminary plat, construction plan or
final plat applications. The purpose of the
preliminary conference is to expedite application
review by identifying and resolving project -
specific major development issues prior to initial
application. The preliminary conference shall
address, at a minimum, the following areas:
1. Environmental
2. Fire and Life Safety
3. Transportation
4. Utility capacity/connection
5. Zoning/conditions of zoning
B. The subdivider and the subdivider's design
professional shall attend the preliminary
conference and must submit, at least one week
before the conference, at least five full-sized
copies of a draft plat or plan incorporating
sufficient detail to depict the subdivision
proposal and to evaluate the major areas listed
above.
C. Plats or plans submitted within six months after a
preliminary conference in accordance with this
section shall be provided a concurrent review
between county and state agencies.
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Sec. 17-24. Posting of public notice.
A. Upon receipt of a complete application the director
of planning shall post a sign on the subject
property to inform the public of such application
when submitted for:
• preliminary plat,
• preliminary plat incorporating Major Changes as
defined in Sec. 17-85,
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• construction plan, or final plat if no construction
plan is required, for a lot subdivision of 50 lots
or fewer when the developer has chosen not to
submit a preliminary plat; and
• exception in accordance with Sec. 17-8.
The notice provided for by this section shall be posted
upon the subject property and at reasonable intervals
along streets abutting the subject property, or, if
there is no abutting street, then at the proposed street
access(es) to the property. The notice shall be posted
in locations reasonably visible from abutting street(s).
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Sec. 17-40. Preliminary plat review and approval process.
A. Preliminary Required. Preliminary plats shall be
required for any lot subdivision involving more than 50
lots or as required by a condition of zoning.
Preliminary plats for subdivisions involving 50 or fewer
lots shall be submitted where required by zoning
approval or at the discretion of the subdivider.
Preliminary plats whether required or voluntary shall be
submitted to the director of planning and shall be
subject to the provisions of this chapter. If required
by section 17-42, an overall conceptual plan in
accordance with this chapter shall accompany a
preliminary plat application.
Prior to submission of a final plat or construction
plans the applicable preliminary plat shall be approved.
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Sec. 17-42. Overall conceptual plan.
An overall conceptual plan shall be submitted when:
1. required by zoning,
2. proposed subdivision of land includes phases for
future development to include residential,
nonresidential or a mixture of both; or
3. proposed subdivision is located within the bounds
of a zoning approval, that involves phases for
development to include, residential,
nonresidential or a mixture of both which have not
received schematic plan approval and the full area
within such zoning approval is not encompassed by
submitted preliminary or final plat.
If an overall conceptual plan is not required by this
chapter, a subdivider may submit such plan separate from
other review applications. Approval of an overall
conceptual plan shall be required prior to the approval of
preliminary plat, application for construction plan or
submission of final plat for any subdivision for which an
overall conceptual plan is required or submitted.
Sec. 17-43. Overall conceptual plan process and required
information.
A. Overall conceptual plan. The overall conceptual
plan shall:
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1. Indicate the portion of the plan covered by
any pending preliminary plat, construction
plan or final plat application;
2. Incorporate all area up to the limits of
the parcel(s) controlled by conditions of
zoning for the development;
3. Incorporate valid preliminary and recorded
final plats located within its boundaries;
and
4. Be updated and submitted with each required
preliminary plat resubmittal. For the
final phase of development, the overall
conceptual plan may not be required to be
updated if agreed upon by the plans review
team during a discussion of the final phase
at a preliminary conference.
5. The overall conceptual plan shall be drawn
at a scale that will fit on a single 24
inches by 36 inches plan sheet, and provide
the following information:
a. Pods with approximate acreage, proposed
use, and density.
b. Phasing lines.
c. Information specified for overall
conceptual plan in Sec. 17-56
Secs. 17-44--17-45. Reserved
Sec. 17-46. Final plat purpose and types.
The final plat, once approved and recorded with the
circuit court, serves to modify, create or transfer
property as provided by the individual plat and in
accordance with this chapter. To accomplish this there
are several processes available for a potential
subdivider based upon applicable criteria. A final plat
shall be required for any unrecorded lot or residential
parcel subdivision.
1. Construction plans: Construction plan review and
approval shall be the first step of the final plat
process. Construction plans are intended to show
graphically improvements and facts needed for the
director of planning and state agencies to
determine whether the development of the proposed
subdivision is in compliance with the approved
preliminary plat, state law, the Code and
provisions of this chapter. Construction plans
shall be required for subdivisions that include
engineered improvements, at the determination of
the directors of environmental engineering,
planning, or utilities.
2. Lot subdivision finalplat: A lot subdivision
final plat shall be required for any unrecorded
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lot subdivision plat in accordance with Secs. 17-
48.--17-50.
3. Residential parcel subdivision final plat: A
residential parcel subdivision final plat involves
the subdivision of land for which a preliminary
plat is not required, into two or more parcels
each being five acres or more in accordance with
the provisions of Sec. 17-51 and Sec. 17-85. If
construction plans are required, this plat shall
serve as the last step in the final plat process.
4. Family subdivision final plat: A family
subdivision final plat provides for the
subdivision of land for eligible family members
through the parcel plat process in accordance with
Sec. 17-52 and Sec. 17-85. If construction plans
are required, this plat shall serve as the last
step in the final plat process.
5. Amended final plat: An amended final plat is an
alteration of a recorded plat which does not
involve property line changes as provided in Sec.
17-85. Such plats shall be reviewed under the lot
subdivision plat process or parcel plat process,
as applicable.
6. Line modification final plat. A line modification
final plat involves the adjustment of one or more
lots or parcels within a recorded subdivision
plat, provided that such changes do not create any
additional lot(s) or parcel(s) in accordance with
Sec. 17-26 and Sec. 17-85.
Sec. 17-47. Construction plan process.
A. Construction plan required. Construction plans are
required for subdivisions that include engineered
improvements, at the determination of the directors
of environmental engineering, planning, or utilities.
B. Procedure.
1. Prior to submittal of construction plans for
residential lot subdivisions, overall conceptual
plan or preliminary plat approval shall be
obtained as applicable.
2. For parcel plats which require construction
plans, such review may be concurrent with final
plat review.
3. The following shall be provided for construction
plan review:
a. An application form containing basic
subdivider and project information, pursuant
to the administrative procedure of the
director of planning. In addition, for lot
subdivisions for which a preliminary plat has
not been approved, any applicable items
required for preliminary plat as provided in
Sec.17-41 and Sec. 17-56 shall be provided on
the construction plan.
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b. Sets of construction plans consistent with
administrative procedures.
C. Applicable stormwater management and water
quality fees as required by Sec. 8-15 and
Sec. 8-30 of the Code.
C. Approval. Approved construction plans shall be valid
for five years from the date of approval.
Sec. 17-48. Lot subdivision final plat process.
A. Eligibility and Procedure.
1. For lot subdivisions involving a preliminary plat
or overall conceptual plan review, prior to
submitting a final plat application and plat, the
subdivider shall obtain required approvals.
2. If construction plans are required, such plans
shall have been deemed substantially approvable
for all areas depicted on the final plat prior to
submittal. However, such construction plans must
be approved prior to any plat recordation.
3. Preliminary plat and construction plan approval
must be unexpired prior to final plat application
submittal. However, preliminary plat approval may
expire after final plat application submittal
without affecting the validity of the final plat
application.
4. Unless otherwise specified, subdivision final
plats shall be reviewed and approved under the
administrative review and approval procedure set
forth in this chapter. A final plat may be
reviewed by the planning commission at the
direction of the director of planning if the
subdivider and the director of planning differ as
to the plat's compliance with the Code or
conditions of zoning.
B. Plat required. The subdivider shall prepare a
subdivision final plat which is in accordance with
the provisions of this chapter and provides, at a
minimum, the information required in Sec. 17-49.
Final plats may depict all or an approved phase or
section of an approved preliminary plat and construction
plans, provided that for any final plat:
1. Public improvements to be constructed in the area
covered by the final plat are sufficient by and of
themselves to accomplish a proper development and to
provide adequately for the health, safety and
convenience of the proposed residents, and for
adequate access; and
2. The section limits of the final plat shall have a
continuous boundary that encompasses the entire
section in one contiguous parcel.
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B. Plat requirements.
1. The final plat sheet (s) shall be 16 inches by 24
inches, or as otherwise provided by state law.
Plats shall be drawn at a scale no greater than
one inch equals 50 feet for residential townhouse
subdivisions or one inch equals 100 feet for other
subdivisions. Upon request, the director of
planning may approve variations in scale.
2. The final plat sheet(s) shall be prepared, signed
and sealed by an engineer or surveyor. Final plat
shall be based upon field survey and not a
compiled plat.
3. The final plat shall conform to requirements of
the approved preliminary plat and construction
plans.
4. The final plat shall contain the following
certificates:
a. Surveyor's certification stating "To the best
of my knowledge and belief this plat is in
compliance with all of the requirements as set
forth in the ordinance for approving plats of
subdivisions in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Monuments will be set by (insert date)."
b. Subdivision certificate stating "The platting
or dedication of the following described land
(here insert a correct description of the land
to be subdivided) is with the free consent and
in accordance with the desire of the
undersigned owners, proprietors, and trustees,
if any. All easements, streets and strips are
of the width and extent shown and are
dedicated to the county free and unrestricted
by any previous agreements or easements except
as noted on this plat as of the time of
recordation. The dedication of easements to
the county includes granting the right to make
reasonable use of adjoining land for
construction and maintenance of public
facilities within the boundaries of easements
shown thereon. All easements are for surface
and underground drainage and underground
utilities except as otherwise stated on this
plat." If there is an easement granted for
street light installation, it shall be
included in this statement and read as follows
"An additional easement of five feet on all
lots adjacent to rights-of-way is dedicated to
the County of Chesterfield for future street
light installation." This statement shall be
signed by such person(s) and duly notarized.
C. Source of title signed by the preparer of the
plat setting forth the source of the title of
the owner(s) of the land subdivided, stating
the date, deed book and page, and the place of
record of the last instrument in the chain of
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title. When the plat is of land acquired from
more than one source of title, the outlines of
the several parcels shall be indicated upon
such plat.
5. A signature block shall be provided on the first
sheet of the plat for the director of planning,
director of environmental engineering, and planning
department. Each additional sheet shall provide a
signature block for the director of planning.
6. The final plat shall provide information specified
in Sec. 17-56 and other information deemed necessary
by the director of planning to achieve the purposes
and standards of this chapter.
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Seca 17-61. Conformity to applicable requirements.
All subdivision plats and plans shall comply with this
chapter and the following, as applicable:
1. The provisions of the Code of Virginia §§ 15.2-2240--
15.2-2279.
2. Chapter 8 of the Code, stormwater management and
water quality ordinance.
3. Chapter 10 of the Code, fire protection ordinance.
4. Chapter 18 of the Code, water and sewers ordinance.
5. Chapter 19 of the Code, zoning ordinance.
6. Chapter 16 of the Code, streets, sidewalks and public
places ordinance.
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Sec. 17-62. Standard conditions.
The applicability of the following requirements will be
determined at the time of subdivision plat approval.
These requirements will be referred to as standard
conditions without citing this subsection.
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14. The subdivider shall place the following note on
the final plats and enforce the restriction
through covenants: "No structure embellishments
will be allowed on right-of-way without the
commitment of, or issuance of, a VDOT land use
permit. Within the ten -foot clear zone (measured
from the edge of the street pavement out ten
feet), no structural embellishment will be
permitted that is closer than three feet from
the edge of pavement of the street or higher
than six inches above the surface of the drive."
Prior to approval of the preliminary plat or
final plat for lot subdivisions not being
reviewed through the preliminary plat process,
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the subdivider will submit an acknowledgement of
the condition regarding masonry embellishments
within the VDOT clear zone, on a form available
from the department of environmental
engineering. This acknowledgment is the
responsibility of the subdivider as the
subdivider is ultimately responsible for the
removal of clear zone encroachments in all new
subdivisions.
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20. Building envelopes as shown on the preliminary
plat, along with any other directed by the plans
review team, shall be placed on the construction
plans and final plat.
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Sec. 17-68. Easements.
Easements for public use shall be provided, including,
but not limited to:
1. Easements 16 feet in width for proposed or
possible water, wastewater, and drainage
improvements. Easements of greater width may be
required by the director of environmental
engineering for drainage purposes or by the
director of utilities for utility purposes.
2. Easements eight feet in width shall be provided
along the rear of the lot.
3. Easements eight feet in width along the side lot
lines where the side property line is the rear of
another lot.
4. Easements of variable width as required by VDOT
for slope, drainage, and sight distance identified
on construction plans.
5. Easements to address conditions of zoning or plan
review approval.
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Sec. 17-76. Arrangement and Design.
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H. Subdividers of all parcels or lots located at
existing or proposed crossovers along collector and
arterial streets, and any break in the median of an
existing or planned divided street, shall submit and
receive approval of a plan from the director of
transportation which addresses access for the
surrounding area. Such plan must be approved prior to
preliminary plat approval or for a subdivision not
submitting a preliminary plat, prior to any
construction plan approval. The director of
transportation may require the subdivider to provide
access to adjacent properties.
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Sec. 17-82 Sidewalks.
Subdividers shall provide sidewalks in accordance with
the planning commission residential sidewalk policy on
all streets where they qualify for VDOT or county
maintenance, and any additional or other locations if
required as a condition of zoning or schematic plan
approval, or as a requirement of VDOT. Exceptions to the
planning commission residential sidewalk policy shall be
at the discretion of the planning commission or directors
of transportation, planning and environmental
engineering.
Sidewalk requirements shall be determined through the
plan review process as determined by the county. The
sidewalks shall be shown on the preliminary plat,
construction plan and if required on the overall
conceptual plan. Construction may be phased as approved
by the county, but as a minimum, shall be bonded and
constructed with each section recorded where the sidewalk
is located.
The subdivider shall construct all sidewalks required by
the planning commission residential sidewalk policy per
the design standards contained herein. Where sidewalks
qualify for maintenance by VDOT or the county, they shall
be designed and installed in accordance with VDOT
standards. For all private sidewalks, the subdivider
shall demonstrate long term maintenance responsibility in
accordance with Sec. 19-559.
Sec. 17-85. Definitions.
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Overall conceptual plan: A plan depicting the general
layout of streets, pods, major utility lines and
drainage facilities as specified in this chapter.
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Residential parcel subdivision: The division of any
parcel of land for residential use into two or more
parcels, all of which are five acres or more subject
to the provisions of this chapter
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Subdivision: The division of any parcel of land in A, R,
R-TH or MH -2 Districts, or any other district
permitted by zoning for residential uses, for
residential use into two or more lots or parcels, or
any division within these districts for residential
use which creates or extends a street.
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(2) That this ordinance shall become effective immediately
upon adoption.
And, further, the Board adopted the following ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD,
1997, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTIONS 19-62,
19-
105, 19-240.2, 19-261, 19-521, 19-523, 19-526 AND 19-551 OF
THE
ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO LOT SUBDIVISIONS THAT ARE NOT
SUBJECT TO THE PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBDIVISION PROCESS
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of
Chesterfield County:
(1) That Sections 19-62, 19-105, 19-240.2, 19-261, 19-
521, 19-523, 19-526 and 19-551 of the Code of the County of
Chesterfield, 1997, as amended, are amended and re-enacted,
to read as follows:
Chapter 19
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Sec. 19-62. Additional provisions relative to flood hazard
mitigation.
Within the special flood hazard areas, the following
additional provisions shall be met:
(a) All electric water heaters, electric furnaces and
other critical electrical installations shall be
permitted only at elevations at least one foot
above the base flood elevation.
(b) Water supply systems, sanitary waste water systems
and gas and oil supply systems shall be designed to
preclude infiltration of floodwaters into the
systems and discharges from the systems into
floodwaters. Design and construction shall be in
accordance with requirements of the Virginia
Uniform Statewide Building Code.
(c) Adequate drainage shall be provided to minimize
exposure to flood heights.
(d) The preliminary plat, or the construction plan if a
preliminary plat was not submitted, shall include a
map showing the location of the proposed
subdivision and/or land development with respect to
any designated floodplain district, including
information on, but not limited to, the base flood
elevations, boundaries of the floodplain districts,
proposed lots and sites and fills and areas subject
to special deed restrictions.
(e) A building permit application shall include the
location of the base flood, if previously
determined.
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Sec. 19-105. Required conditions.
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(m) Common area. A minimum of 30 percent of total gross
acreage shall be provided as common area. Except
where groups of lots front or abut a public street,
a common area that is a minimum of five feet in
width shall be provided adjacent to all groups of
lots.
Common area shall include designated land
conveniently accessible within the development
suitable for recreational use by the occupants.
Common area shall be not less that 10 percent of
the total gross acreage of the project, and in no
event shall total less than 1 M acres. Recreational
facilities, including active and passive recreation
and community buildings shall be provided, as
deemed appropriate during plan review approval.
Unless a phasing of recreational facilities is
approved through preliminary plat, required
recreational facilities shall be completed prior to
issuance of building permits for townhouses. Where
a phasing of recreational facilities is approved
through a preliminary plat, the issuance of
building permits for townhouses shall be in
conjunction with the approved phasing of
recreational facilities in accordance with the
approved preliminary plat.
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Sec. 19-240.2. Canopy requirements.
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(b) Tree canopy master plan.
(1) All preliminary subdivision plats, and all final
plats for which a preliminary plat was not
submitted, which are submitted after December 11,
2013 shall include a tree canopy master plan for
review and approval.
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Sec. 19-261. Schematic plans.
(a) Unless a master plan or similar plan has been
approved at the time of zoning approval, a schematic plan
shall be submitted for any project containing a mixture of
residential and nonresidential uses. Prior to site plan
approval, preliminary plat approval, or final plat approval
if a preliminary plat was not submitted, the schematic plan
shall be approved by the planning commission.
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Sec. 19-521. General provisions for buffers and screening.
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(k) Except for buffers required by the board of
supervisors as a condition of zoning or by the board of
zoning appeals, the requirements for buffers required by Sec.
19-523.B. may be waived and/or modified during subdivision
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plan review and approval under any of the following
conditions:
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(3) Subsequent to preliminary plat approval or
construction plan approval if a preliminary plat
was not submitted, the director of transportation
and the director of planning may administratively
authorize modification to buffer widths adjacent to
publicly funded collector or arterial road projects
up to a maximum of 20 feet along an arterial road
and 10 feet along a collector road to facilitate
public easements and/or right-of-way. In no case
shall the buffer width be reduced to less than 25
feet within which no easement encroachment is
permitted.
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Sec. 19-523. Buffer width and landscaping requirements.
B. Buffers adjacent to roads for lot subdivisions. Unless otherwis
specified, for property located within a lot subdivision, as define
in Chapter 17, the required width and planting density of buffer
adjacent to roads shall be determined through this table. Within
each of the designated areas, the left column represents the road
classification, the middle column represents the required buffer
width, and the right column designates the required landscaping to b
provided within the buffer.
Upper Swift Creek Special Buffer
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Area for Lot Subdivision approved
after October 2007
Buffer
Equivalent
Buffer
Equivalent
Road
Width
Perimeter
Road
Width
Perimeter
Classification
Landscaping
Classification
Landscaping
[2] [31
[2] [3]
Residential
30
1.8 x B
Residential
30
1.8 x B
ollector
Collector
Collector
35
2.1 x B
Collector
35
2.1 x B
Arterial
100
3 x B
Arterial
50
3 x B
[1] For lots recorded on or after February 28, 2001. Lots recorde
prior to that date shall comply with applicable conditions o
development approval.
[2] Post construction vegetation shall be equivalent to th
multiplier times the Perimeter Landscaping B requirements of Sec
19-518 of the Code. For buffer widths not specified, treatment
shall meet the standards of the next highest buffer width and in n
case shall it exceed 3 x B.
[3] Required plantings may be modified or reduced as provided in
section 19-521.
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Sec. 19-526. Crossovers.
(a) A crossover, as used in this article, shall mean any
break in the median of a divided road.
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(b) Developers of all parcels or lots located at existing or
proposed crossovers shall submit a plan which addresses
accef h
ss or t e surrounding area to the director of
transportation for approval, prior to approval of site plan,
preliminary plat or construction plan for lot subdivisions
not submitting a preliminary plat. The director of
transportation may require the owner(s) of such parcels or
lots to provide shared access to adjacent properties by
easements and/or public rights-of-way.
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Sec. 19-551. Street frontage required --Residential and
Agricultural.
(a) Lots or parcels located within Residential or
Agricultural districts shall be subject to the following
street frontage requirements:
(1) Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, any lot
or parcel, used in whole or in part for dwelling
purposes, shall have at least 50 feet of frontage
on a street.
(2) After February 27, 2001, for lots within a lot
subdivision as defined in Chapter 17, the required
frontage shall be at least 50 feet upon a local
street provided that such frontage may be reduced
to 30 feet on the bulb of a permanent cul-de-sac,
at the radial terminus of a loop street, or on the
flagpole portion of a flag lot.
(3) Lots or parcels created through the family
subdivision provisions of Chapter 17 shall have a
minimum of 15 feet of frontage on a street.
(4) Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, where
lots are permitted to front on arterial, collector
or residential collector streets, the minimum
frontage shall be at least 50 feet and the number
and location of driveways shall be approved by the
director of transportation.
(5) No lot or parcel abutting the terminus line of a
public street shall be considered to have frontage
unless it has frontage on a recorded cul-de-sac of
at least 30 feet or is located along the terminus
line of a stub street as defined in Sec. 17-85 of
the Code, provided that the stub street is not
anticipated to be extended and is approved as
frontage, through the preliminary plat review
process.
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(2) That this ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon adoption.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
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16.B. TO CONSIDER THE ETTRICK VSU SPECIAL AREA PLAN
AMENDMENT
16.C.
TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY CODE RELATIVE TO
ETTRICK SPECIAL DESIGN DISTRICT STANDARDS
Mr. Haasch stated this date and time has been advertised for
the Board to consider the Ettrick VSU Special Area Plan
amendment and amendments to the County Code relative to
Ettrick Special Design District Standards. He further stated
Moving Forward—The Comprehensive Plan for Chesterfield County
identifies nine special area plans that should be completed
to provide additional detailed planning beyond the
recommendations of the countywide plan. He stated the draft
Ettrick VSU Special Area Plan is the first of these area
plans completed since the adoption of the countywide plan,
and is a result of a coordinated team approach. He further
stated staff from many different departments has worked
diligently and cooperatively to identify improvements and
recommendations that will enhance the Ettrick area into the
future. He stated staff has also worked closely with the
leadership of Virginia State University to make sure the
county's and the university's goals align. He further stated
the special area plans are designed to complement and provide
further details over the guidelines in the countywide
Comprehensive Plan. He stated the draft plan recommends that
new ordinances be adopted to implement the design guidelines
outlined in the plan. He noted the ordinances will apply to
commercially zoned property as new development occurs within
the plan geography.
Mr. Elswick called for public comment.
Mr. John McEwen, Matoaca District resident, urged the Board
to keep Ettrick's extensive history in mind when making a
final decision.
Dr. Loknath Shandilya, practicing physician to an area
clinic, expressed his support of the proposal and high
expectations of the positive transformation to the area.
Dr. Robert Turner, executive director of the Virginia State
University Foundation, stated by approving the special area
plan, a scenario will be created through infrastructure
improvements, that will enhance the revitalization of
Ettrick Village in the short term and will have also have an
impact on economic development in the long term.
Mr. Donald Colbert, Matoaca District resident, expressed
concerns with lack of community meetings regarding the
special area plan and plans to change his neighborhood from
residential to high-density residential.
Ms. Jarica Davis stressed
development in the area and
State University students.
the importance of economic
to appeal to future Virginia
There being no one else to address the issue, the public
hearing was closed.
Mr. Mincks noted the Board would need to vote separately on
the special area plan and ordinance amendments.
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In response to Mr. Elswick's question regarding East River
Road construction, Mr. Smith stated road construction is due
to be completed prior to November 2015.
In response to Mr. Elswick's question, Mr. Haasch stated
Chesterfield Avenue is recommended in the plan to have the
mixed-use component affronting on Chesterfield Avenue. He
further stated it would be hard to have single-family
neighborhoods hard up against the four-story mixed-use
buildings, so in order to transition from those mixed-use
buildings down into the surrounding neighborhoods behind
Chesterfield Avenue, a different land use recommendation
would be warranted to transition down. He stated high-
density residential is being proposed behind Chesterfield
Avenue, which could take the form of townhomes and
condominiums; however, that zoning would take place on a
case-by-case basis. He noted the plan does not change the
existing zoning in place currently.
Mr. Pritchard assured the Board the plan does not require
area citizens to redevelop and/or sell their property.
Mr. Elswick noted plans to move the Ettrick Fire Station
were already being proposed simply because the current
station cannot house the types of apparatus needed to
protect the community. He stated numerous community meetings
were held relative to the special area plan.
Mr. Elswick then made a motion, seconded by Mr. Warren, for
the Board to approve the final draft of the Ettrick VSU
Special Area Plan amendment.
Ms. Jaeckle requested that the change be made relative the
revitalization and/or relocation of Ettrick Elementary
School. She stressed the importance of having an elementary
school in the heart of college student housing. She urged
staff to analyze other locality grade schools within college
boundaries and their influences.
Mr. Holland reiterated his strong support of the special
area plan. He stated the addition of the plan will have a
significant impact on economic development in the area, as
well as Virginia State University. He applauded Mr. Elswick
and Dr. Wallin for their efforts to move the plan forward.
He stated having an elementary school nearby could be an
asset to college students of VSU.
In response to Mr. Holland's question, Mr. Bowling stated
staff met with the director of Planning and director of
Economic Development for the City of Petersburg. He further
stated they believed the special area plan was interesting
and mirrored plans for a specific area in the city.
Mr. Warren stated the proposed area is one of the gateways
of Ettrick. He commended Mr. Elswick for his tremendous
efforts to move the plan forward and expressed his support
of the plan.
Mr. Elswick noted the expectation to renovate or replace the
Ettrick Elementary School. He stressed the importance of
working with the community and the school division in order
to make a final decision relative to the elementary school.
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Mr. Elswick called for a vote on his motion, seconded by Mr.
Warren, for the Board to approve the final draft of the
Ettrick VSU Special Area Plan amendment, as amended, to
include the revitalization and/or relocation of Ettrick
Elementary School.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
Mr. Elswick made a motion, seconded by Ms. Jaeckle for the
Board to adopt the following ordinance amendment relative to
Ettrick Special Area Design District standards:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD,
1997, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTIONS 19-42,
19-99, 19-131, 19-145, 19-152, 19-159, 19-509.1, 19-513, 19-
514.1, 19-600, 19-606, 19-608, 19-609, 19-611, 19-621, 19-
622, 19-623, 19-634, 19-635, 19-636, 19-637, 19-638, 19-640,
19-645, AND 19-649 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE
ETTRICK SPECIAL DESIGN DISTRICT.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County:
(1) That Sections 19-42, 19-99, 19-131, 19-145, 19-152, 19-
159, 19-509.1, 19-513, 19-514.1, 19-600, 19-606, 19-608, 19-
609, 19-611, 19-621, 19-622, 19-623, 19-634, 19-635, 19-636,
19-637, 19-638, 19-640, 19-645, and 19-649 of the Code of the
County of Chesterfield, 1997, as amended, are amended and re-
enacted, to read as follows:
Chapter 19
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Sec. 19-42. Special districts.
The districts outlined in section 19-41 may also lie within
special districts. Those special districts include:
floodplain districts, Chesapeake Bay preservation areas, the
Upper Swift Creek Watershed, highway corridor districts,
emerging growth districts, post development districts,
village districts, special design districts, and historic
districts and landmarks.
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Sec, 19-99. Required conditions.
The conditions specified in this section shall be met in the
R-7 District:
(c) Front yard. Unless otherwise specified the minimum
setback shall be 30 feet. For lots located along cul-de-sacs,
the building setback around the bulb of the cul-de-sac may be
reduced to not less than 25 feet. However minimum setbacks
for any lot shall be increased where necessary to obtain the
required lot width at the front building line. If applicable,
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the additional setback requirement must be noted on the final
plat.
Notwithstanding the above, for lots located within the
boundaries of the Ettrick Special Design District as shown on
the zoning maps the following front yard setbacks shall
apply:
• Between contiguous developed lots, front yard
setback may be reduced to the least front yard
setback of any principal building on any
adjacent lot; or
• For other lots, front yard setback may be
reduced to that of any principal building on
the same side of the street within 200 feet of
the lot.
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Sec. 19-131. Uses permitted with certain restrictions.
The following uses shall be permitted in the 0-1 District
subject to compliance with the following conditions and other
applicable standards of this chapter. If the following
restrictions cannot be met, these uses may be allowed by
conditional use, subject to section 19-13:
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(i) Single-family dwellings, provided that:
(1) The dwellings are located in the Matoaca Village Core
(MAVC) .
(2) The dwellings are located on lots of not less than 7,000
square feet in area and not less than 50 feet in width.
These dwellings shall be exempt from Division 3, Development
Requirements - Office, Commercial and Industrial, except for
setback requirements, and except for architectural treatment
(section 19-611).
(j) A single dwelling unit incorporated into a building with
a permitted nonresidential use, provided that the dwelling
unit is located in the Ettrick Special Design District.
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Sec. 19-145. Uses permitted with certain restrictions.
The following uses shall be permitted in the C-1 District
subject to compliance with the following conditions and other
applicable standards of this chapter. If the following
restrictions cannot be met, these uses may be allowed by
conditional use, subject to the provisions of section 19-13:
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(f) Commercial parking lots provided they arewithin the
Ettrick Special Design District.
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Sec. 19-152. Uses permitted with certain restrictions.
The following uses shall be permitted in the C-2 District
subject to compliance with the following conditions and other
applicable standards of this chapter. If the following
restrictions cannot be met, these uses may be allowed by
conditional use, subject to the provisions of section 19-13:
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(i) Prepared food and fruit and vegetable vendors, provided
that:
(1) The use shall occur no more frequently than three days
in any seven-day period beginning on Monday and ending on
Sunday, provided that the use shall not occur more frequently
than three consecutive days.
(2) only prepared food and fruits and vegetables shall be
sold.
(3) The use shall be permitted only on a lot or parcel
occupied by a permanent use.
(4) A stand, not to exceed 200 square feet in area, and one
properly licensed, inspected and operative truck or other
vehicle may be placed or parked onsite, when utilized by the
vendor.
(5) The use shall be permitted only where improved permanent
parking facilities are available and the required minimum and
most convenient parking spaces for the existing permanent use
shall not be used.
(6) Any temporary structure, vehicle, sign or other material
associated with or resulting from the use shall be removed
from the lot or parcel no later than 24 hours following the
end of each sales period.
(7) All vendor areas shall be located a minimum of 100 feet
from any property in an R, R-TH or R -MF District or any
property currently zoned agricultural and designated for
residential use on the comprehensive plan unless the sales
area is separated from such property by a permanent building.
All such vendor areas shall be located in accordance with the
district's minimum setbacks, except that in the Ettrick
Special Design District the use may also be located within
permitted hardscaped pedestrian areas.
(8) Hours of operation for vendors shall be restricted to
the hours of operation of the permanent use on the lot or
parcel.
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Sec. 19-159. Uses permitted with certain restrictions.
The following uses shall be permitted in the C-3 District
subject to compliance with the following conditions and other
applicable standards of this chapter. If the following
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restrictions cannot be met, these uses may be allowed by
conditional use, subject to the provisions of section 19-13:
(f) Motor vehicle sales and rental, excluding commercial
vehicles such as buses, tractor -trailer trucks, dump trucks,
stake bed trucks, vans where the cargo area cannot be
accessed from the driver's seat without exiting the vehicle
and/or cab and chassis vehicles; construction equipment and
motor vehicle consignment lots, and as accessory to sales and
rental, service and repair, to exclude body repair, provided
that:
(1) Motor vehicle service and repair is not located in any
of the areas identified as part of Chester Village in section
19-606.
(2) All such uses shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet
from adjacent R, R-TH, R -MF and O Districts or A Districts
that are shown on the comprehensive plan for R, R-TH, R -MF or
O use. This setback shall be landscaped according to section
19-522(a)(4) of the Development Standards Manual.
(3) Storage yards for vehicles awaiting body repair,
painting, auction or wholesale sales shall be screened from
view of any adjacent properties on which such yards are not
permitted or do not exist, and from external public roads or
areas currently zoned agricultural and shown on the
comprehensive plan for residential or office use.
(4) All garage -type doors shall be oriented away from, or
screened from view of, adjacent residential or office zoned
properties, external roads or areas currently zoned
agricultural and shown on the comprehensive plan for
residential or office use.
(5) There shall be no elevated display of motor vehicles.
(6) Except for minimal repairs necessary to allow a vehicle
to be moved into the service area, all allowed repair
activities and storage of new or replaced repair materials
shall occur inside the buildings unless screened as required
by Section 19-159(h).
(7) Motor vehicle sales is not located in Village Districts
as identified in Section 19-606 or the Ettrick Special Design
District.
(8) Such use is not located within a shopping center unless
the use was in existence prior to May 26, 2004.
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Sec. 19-509.1. On -street parking in a TND District or
Ettrick Special Design District.
Except along roads identified on the county's Thoroughfare
Plan, improved, designated parking spaces in a public right-
of-way may be counted toward the required number of parking
spaces for each use within a TND District or the Ettrick
Special Design District when more than one-half of each such
space resides in front of the use. However, parking spaces
in a public right-of-way shall not be designated in any way
for a use. On -street parking spaces not in front of a use
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may be counted toward the required number of parking spaces
within an overall block.
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Sec. 19-513. Parking spaces required.
Except as provided for in sections 19-510(c) or 19-608(a),
the minimum number of parking spaces to be provided for each
use shall be as follows:
Use
Number of Spaces
(a) Residential and Lodging:
(1) Except as noted in subsections
2 and 3, dwellings, to include
2 for each dwelling unit. Townhouse
single-family, two-family,
developments shall provide 1
multifamily, townhouses and
additional space for each 5
manufactured homes outside of MH -1
dwelling units as guest parking.
zoning districts
(2) Dwellings, multifamily
restricted to "housing for older
persons" as defined in the Virginia
1.2 spaces for each dwelling unit
Fair Housing Law with no persons
under 19 years of age domiciled
therein.
(3) Dwellings, multifamily
0.8 spaces for each dwelling unit
assisted living
(4) Motels, hotels, boardinghouses
1 per bedroom
Add 1 per 150 square feet for such
with lounges/restaurant
area
With meeting facilities
Add 1 per 3 seats for such area
(5) Rest homes and nursing homes
1 for each 4 beds
(b) Educational Schools:
(1) Colleges, universities, senior
1 for each employee, plus 1 for
high schools (grades 10--12)
each 6 students (maximum at 1 time)
(2) Elementary and junior high
5 plus 1 for each employee
schools (grades 1--9)
1 for each 20 children enrolled up
(3) Nursery schools and child care
to a maximum of 6 spaces, plus 1
centers
for each employee (see section 19-
514 (e) (2) )
(c) Places of Assembly:
(1) Churches and funeral parlors
1 for each 4 seats
(2) Clubs, lodges and assembly
1 for each 100 square feet of floor
halls without fixed seats
area used for assembly
(3) Stadium and arenas
1 for each 4 seats
(4) Theaters, auditoriums and
other places of public assembly with
1 for each 3 seats
fixed seats
(d) Hospitals
1.5 for each bed
(e) Recreational:
(1) Driving ranges
1.2 for each driving tee
(2) Golf courses
60 per 9 holes
3 for each hole for the first 18
holes, plus 2 for each hole for the
(3) Miniature golf courses
second 18 holes, plus 1 for each
hole thereafter
1 for each 90 square feet of
(4) Swimming pools
combined swimming and wading areas
(5) Tennis, racquetball, squash
4 for each court
and handball courts
(6) Volleyball courts
12 for each court
(7) Indoor athletic fields without
45 spaces for each field
spectator seating
(8) other indoor commercial
1 for each 200 square feet of gross
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Use I Number of Spaces
recreational facilities Ifloor area 1
(9) Go kart, bumper boats and 1 for each 3 boats/karts that can
similar facilities be accommodated on the track/water
at any one time
(10) Sports/play fields 30 for each field
(f) Vehicle Sales and Service:
(1) Self-service gasoline stations
(2) Motor vehicle service stations
(3) Vehicle sales, service and
rental establishments (to include
bicycles)
(g) Office and Business:
(1) Building supply or home
centers
(2) Furniture and appliance store
(3) Kennel, commercial
(4) Offices:
a. Buildings have a gross floor
area of 10,000 square feet or less
b. Buildings having a gross floor
area in excess of 10,000 square
feet, but less than 50,000 square
feet
C. Buildings having a gross floor
area in excess of 50,000 square
feet, but less than 75,000 square
feet
d. Buildings having a gross floor
area of 75,000 square feet or
greater
(5) Restaurants
(6) Drive-in and/or fast-food
restaurants
(7) Retail stores, personal
service and repair shops, banks,
etc.
(8) Shopping centers or similar
retail groups of buildings
(h) Business and Industrial:
(1) Mini -warehouses
(2) Office warehouses, when the
office space is less than 50 percent
of the gross floor area of the
building and retail uses are
permitted as an accessory use or if
office space is more than 50 percent
and retail uses are not permitted
1 for each 200 square feet of gross
floor area for attendant's booth
store, etc. L'
3 plus 3 for each service bay
1 per 400 square feet of enclosed
sales, rental, office and parts
floor area, plus 1 for each 2,500
square feet of open sales/rental
display lot area, plus 3 for each
service bav
1 for each 400 square feet of gross
floor area located within a
building plus 1 per 2,000 square
feet of outside storage
1 per 750 square feet of gross
floor area
1 for each 500 square feet of gross
floor area, 5 spaces minimum
1 for each 200 square feet of gross
floor area, 5 spaces minimum'I
1 for each 200 square feet of gross
floor area for the first 10,000
square feet of gross floor area
plus 1 for each 250 square feet in
excess of 10,000 square feetI
1 for each 200 square feet of gross
floor area for the first 10,000
square feet of gross floor area
plus 1 for each 250 square feet for
the next 40,000 square feet, plus 1
for each additional 300 square feet
in excess of 50,000 square feetl1
1 for each 200 square feet of gross
floor area for the first 10,000
square feet of gross floor area,
plus 1 for each 250 square feet for
the next 40,000 square feet plus 1
for each additional 300 square feet
for the next 25,000 square feet
plus one for each additional 400
square feet in excess of 75,000
square feet("
1.5 per 100 square feet of gross
floor area -U-3
2 per 100 square feet of gross
floor area, 15 spaces minimum1
1 per 200 square feet of gross
floor area [13
4.4 per 1,000 square feet of gross
floor areal -13
1 per employee, 5 spaces minimum
1 per 400 square feet of gross
floor area
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Use
Number of Spaces
(3) Office warehouses, when the
office space is more than 50 percent
1 per 300 square feet of gross
of the gross floor area of the
floor area
building and retail use is permitted
as an accessory use
(4) Office warehouses, when the
office space is less than 50 percent
1 per 750 square feet of gross
of the gross floor area and there is
floor area
no retail space
1 per employee up to 300, plus 1
(5) Manufacturing and industrial
per 2 employees in excess of 300;
plants, including related offices,
spaces to be computed based on
laboratories, warehouses and storage
maximum number of employees on site
at any one time
(6) Laboratories, research and
1 per 300 square feet of gross
development facilities, other than
floor area
those related to manufacturing
1 per employee, plus 1 per 200
square feet of gross floor area for
(7) Warehousing, wholesaling
front counter sales and stock area,
houses and distributors
plus 1 per company vehicle (spaces
to be computed on maximum number of
employees onsite at any one time)
1 for each 3 boats/karts that can
(8) Go kart, bumper boats and
be accommodated on the track/water
similar facilities
at any one time
(9) Sports/play fields
30 for each field
(i) Other:
(1) Ambulance service or rescue
3 per motor vehicle operated for
squad
such use
1 per 200 square feet of gross
floor area located within a
(2) Greenhouses, nursery centers,
building plus 1 per 700 square feet
lawn and garden centers
of gross area located in
greenhouses or open storage/growing
areas
(3) Prepared food and fruit and
5 for each vendor
vegetable vendors
[ll In the Ettrick Special Design District, 2.2 parking spaces
per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area for the use shall be
provided.
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Sec. 19-514.1. Design standards for parallel parking.
Parallel parking may be used for required parking off-street,
and on -street in village districts, the Ettrick Special
Design District and the TND zoning district. Spaces shall be
legibly striped to be seven (7) feet wide and twenty-two (22)
feet long with 4 inch white lines perpendicular to the curb
or edge of pavement.
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Sec. 19-600. Areas of applicability and exemptions.
The post -development areas shall include all lands as
specified herein and which are located in office, commercial,
business and industrial districts. Post -developed areas shall
include:
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Sec. 19-606. Areas of applicability and exemptions.
The village district shall include all lands specified in
this section.
(1) The Midlothian Village Core, comprised of all that shown
on the Chesterfield County zoning maps as Midlothian Village
Core or MVC.
(2) Midlothian Village Fringe, comprised of all that area
shown on the Chesterfield County zoning maps as Midlothian
Village Fringe or MVF.
(3) Chester Village Core, comprised of all that area shown
on the Chesterfield County zoning maps as Chester Village
Core or CVC.
(4) Chester Village Fringe East, comprised of all that area
shown on the Chesterfield County zoning maps as Chester
Village Fringe East or CVFE.
(5) Chester Village Fringe West, comprised of all that shown
on the Chesterfield County zoning maps as Chester Village
Fringe West or CVFW.
(6) Chester Village Corridor East, comprised of all that
shown on the Chesterfield County zoning maps as Chester
Village Corridor East or CVCE.
(7) The Bon Air Village, comprised of all that area shown on
the Chesterfield County zoning maps as Bon Air Village
District or BAVD.
(8) The Matoaca Village Core, comprised of all that area
shown on the zoning maps as Matoaca Village Core or MAVC.
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Sec. 19-608. Exceptional development standards.
(a) Parking: Parking requirements in the village district
for indoor commercial recreational facilities; self-service
gasoline stations; office buildings of up to 26,500 square
feet; restaurants, including fast-food and drive-in
restaurants; retail stores; personal services; repair shops;
banks; greenhouses; nursery centers; and lawn and garden
centers shall be based on the requirements for shopping
centers or similar retail groups of buildings as set forth in
section 19-513. Improved, designated parking spaces in a
public right-of-way may be counted toward the required number
of parking spaces so required when more than one-half of each
such space adjoins the site. Further, the required number of
parking spaces may be reduced by ten percent if the
development contains a sidewalk or other pedestrian walkway
system that connects to existing walkways or that may be
connected to future walkways. In addition if approved by the
director of planning, in the Bon Air Community as defined in
Section 19-600, a business may reduce the required number of
onsite parking spaces by pro -rata if it has an agreement with
another entity permitting off-site parking on a lot located
within the Bon Air Community boundaries or within 1000 feet
of the Bon Air Community boundaries. All other requirements
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of division 1, subdivision II of this manual shall apply as
described.
(b) Landscaping:
(1) All Midlothian Village Areas: Landscaping within
setbacks along rights-of-way shall conform to the
recommendations set forth in The Village of Midlothian
Technical Manual dated September 1991.
(2) All other village districts: At least one large
deciduous tree, as defined in section 19-518 (b) (2) , shall be
included in each landscaped area, in lieu of the one small
tree required by section 19-519(b). All other landscaping
requirements of sections 19-519, 19-609 and 19-610 shall
apply in all village districts.
(c) External lighting: Except for lamps attached to a
building, the maximum height for lampposts shall be 20 feet.
Lamps attached to a building shall be no higher than the
roofline or parapet wall.
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Sec. 19-609. Setback requirements for O and C Districts.
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Sec. 19-611. Architectural treatment.
(a) Within the Matoaca Village Core:
(1) New development shall be compatible with the pedestrian
scale and historic village character of Matoaca Village. New
or altered buildings should be generally consistent in
height, scale, massing (shape) and materials with existing
structures in the village.
(2) All new buildings and building additions shall be
compatible with late 19th or early 20th Century residential
architecture. Design features shall include, but not be
limited to, style, articulation, size and location of doors
and windows, architectural ornamentation, and use of
materials such as brick and/or siding for exterior walls and
asphalt shingle, simulated slate and/or standing seam metal
for roofs. Nothing in this section shall preclude the use of
imitation or artificial materials or elements, so long as
such materials and elements are similar in appearance, style,
detail and design to the materials used in late 19th or early
20th Century residential architecture.
(3) Architectural treatment of all buildings shall be
compatible with buildings located within the same block or
directly across any road, as determined by the Director of
Planning. At locations where the existing buildings do not
conform to late 19th or early 20th Century residential
architecture, the Director of Planning may approve a new
architectural treatment or theme. Compatibility may be
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achieved through the use of similar building massing,
materials, scale, colors or other architectural features.
(4) Buildings adjacent to River Road or Pickett Avenue
provide a pedestrian entrance from River Road or Pickett
Avenue and shall appear to have a main entrance facing the
public right of way. On corner side yards, the building may
front either right of way.
(b) Within all other village districts: No building exterior
(whether front, side or rear) shall consist of architectural
materials inferior in quality, appearance or detail to any
other exterior of the same building. Nothing in this section
shall preclude the use of different materials on different
exteriors (which would be acceptable if representative of
good architectural design) but rather, shall preclude the use
of inferior materials on sides which face adjoining property
and thus, might adversely impact existing or future
development causing a substantial depreciation of property
values. No portion of a building constructed of unadorned
cinder block or corrugated and/or sheet metal shall be
visible from any adjoining A, R, R-TH, MH, R -MF or O District
or any public right-of-way. Further, buildings shall be
designed to impart harmonious proportions and to avoid
monotonous facades or large bulky masses. Buildings shall
possess architectural variety but shall be compatible with
existing structures, especially nearby structures of high
historic interest. New or remodeled buildings shall enhance
an overall cohesive village character as reflected in
existing structures. This character shall be achieved through
the use of design elements --including, but not limited to,
materials, balconies and/or terraces, articulation of doors
and windows, sculptural or textural relief of facades,
architectural ornamentation, varied roof lines or other
appurtenances such as lighting fixtures and/or planting --as
are described in the applicable adopted plans and guidelines.
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Subdivision VI. Development Requirements—Ettrick Special
Design District.
Sec. 19-621. Purpose and Intent.
The purpose and intent of the Ettrick Special Design District
is to recognize the area's unique features and opportunities
and to shape patterns of development in accordance with the
goals, guidelines and recommendations of the Ettrick VSU
Special Area Plan, a component of the comprehensive plan. The
requirements are designed to foster creation of a densely
developed, pedestrian friendly, mixed use environment in and
around Virginia State University, the Ettrick Train Station
and the surrounding residential community.
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Sec. 19-622. Area of Applicability.
The provisions of this subdivision apply to O, C and I zoned
property within the Ettrick Special Design District as shown
on the zoning maps.
Sec 19-623. Development and Use Standards.
A. Buildings and Parking Conditions.
1. Buildings and parking in the Ettrick Special
Design District shall meet the requirements
outlined in Table 19-623.A.1.:
Table 19-623 A 1 0, C and I Districts- Ettrick Special
Design District
Building and Parking Required Conditions
A. Building
Setbacks (feet)"' /Required Perimeter Landscaping
a. Limited access
40/C
1.Road
type
b.Chesterfield Avenue, Granger Street, Bessie
Lane, and East River Road
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c. Other roads
15
2.Interior side yard
0
3. Rear yard
70
<B.Parking Setbacks(feet)1'3/ Required Perimeter Landscaping
a.Limited access
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1. Road
type
b.Chesterfield Avenue , Granger Street, Bessie
Lane and East River Road
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c . Other roads
15 151
2 . Interior side yard
0161
3 . Rear yard
0 163
C. Building�t`inimum
Heights ���stories
of 2 stories and a Maximum of the lesser
or 60 feet.
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Notes for Table 19-623.A.1.
[1] Setbacks maybe impacted by Floodplain and Chesapeake Bay regulations.
[2] At least one principal building in a project shall be set back as follows:
• 75% or more of the fagade shall have a maximum setback of 15 feet; or
• if a hardscaped pedestrian area extending from that portion of the building set back greater than
15 feet to the required 8 foot setback line is provided, less than 75% of the fagade, but in no case
less than 50% of the fagade, shall have a maximum setback of 15 feet.
[3] Canopies and awnings that create pedestrian arcades shall be permitted to encroach into the required
setback and shall not be subject to the limits of Section 19-506.
[4] Parking shall be set back as follows:
• no closer to the road than the rear of the building; or
• if there is no building, the greater of either '/2 the depth of the lot or no closer to the road than the
rear fagade setback of the nearest building facing the road.
Views of parking from roads shall either be minimized by a building, or 3 to 4 foot high
decorative walls, fencing, evergreen hedges or a combination thereof. Hedges shall be
maintained at a height of 3 to 4 feet. Walls, fencing and hedges shall be located as follows:
• set back from the road at the minimum building setback; or
• between the parking and any hardscaped pedestrian area located between the road and the parking
area.
[5] Parking shall not be located between the fagade of any building and the road.
Views of parking areas from roads shall either be minimized by a building, or 3 to 4 foot high
decorative walls, fencing, evergreen hedges or a combination thereof. Hedges shall be
maintained at a height of 3 to 4 feet. Walls, fencing and hedges shall be located as follows:
• setback from the road at the minimum building setback; or
• between the parking and any hardscaped pedestrian area located between the road and the parking
area.
[6] Views of parking from adjacent property designated for single family residential use on the
comprehensive plan shall either be minimized by a building, or 3 to 4 foot high decorative walls,
fencing, evergreen hedges or a combination thereof. Hedges shall be maintained at a height of 3 to
4 feet.
[7] Height limits are subject to Section 19-507.
B. Other Required Conditions
1. Buffers. Buffers required by Section 19-523.A. shall not
apply.
2. Architectural Compatibility Generally. Architectural
treatment of buildings shall be compatible with
buildings located within the Virginia State University
campus so as to provide an overall cohesive character,
as determined by the director of planning. Buildings
shall enhance an overall cohesive character through the
use of design elements including, but not limited to:
materials, balconies or terraces, articulation of doors
and windows, sculptural or textural relief of facades,
architectural ornamentation, cornice treatment, or other
appurtenances such as decorative lighting fixtures.
Buildings should be designed to impart harmonious
proportions and avoid monotonous facades or large bulky
masses.
3. Building Design. In addition to the requirements of
Section 19-570, buildings within the Ettrick Special
Design District shall comply with the following:
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a. Architecture.
• The required second story shall extend the full
frontage of the first floor facade and have a
gross floor area not less than 500 of the gross
floor area of the first story. The second story
shall be set back from the road an equal
distance to that of the first floor unless
features such as balconies, outdoor dining or
other similar amenities which can be used by
pedestrians are employed along the fagade of the
second story, in which case the second story may
be set back up to 12 feet further from the road
than the first story;
• Excluding the area for windows and doors, a
minimum of 75% of the fagade fronting a road and
visible from a road shall be faced with brick,
stone, or other materials similar in appearance
to brick or stone;
• Fagades visible from a road shall not be
constructed of unadorned or unpainted concrete
block, corrugated metal or sheet metal; and
• Use of different materials on different facades
shall be permitted, but architectural materials
inferior in quality, appearance or detail to any
other fagade of the same building shall not be
used.
b. Storefront Windows and Pedestrian Entrances. The
first floor of any building located within 30 feet
of a road shall incorporate storefront windows and
pedestrian entrances that either connect directly
to the sidewalk along the road or to a sidewalk
that connects to the sidewalk along the road. A
maximum of 10 linear feet along the front fagade of
the principal building shall be without windows or
pedestrian entrances. The bottom of windows shall
be no lower than 18 inches and no higher than 36
inches above finished grade.
4. Size of Individual Uses. With the exception of hotels,
motels, offices or grocery stores, individual
nonresidential uses shall not exceed 10,000 square feet
of gross floor area. Grocery stores shall not exceed
40,000 square feet.
S. Sidewalks and Pedestrian Amenities Generally. Sidewalk
and pedestrian amenities shall be provided along roads
and as pedestrian connections from projects to adjacent
development. The exact location, treatment, design and
use of sidewalks and pedestrian amenities shall be
determined at time of site plan review. Prior to site
plan approval, easements, acceptable to the Planning
Department shall be recorded across such improvements to
allow public use.
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6. Sidewalks and Pedestrian Amenities Specifically.
Sidewalks and amenities shall be provided in conjunction
with development as follows:
a. Northeast Line of Chesterfield Avenue. Along the
northeast line of Chesterfield Avenue, within the
required setback:
• 8 foot wide sidewalk which incorporates design
features such as pavers, landscaping, decorative
concrete, curves and other elements to enhance
visual interest; and
• 4 feet of the additional sidewalk abutting the 8
foot sidewalk on the interior side of lot
incorporating one or more of the amenities
allowed within hardscaped pedestrian areas
unless the adjacent use incorporates accessory
outdoor activities, such as, but not limited to,
outdoor dining or display adjacent to the 4 foot
of sidewalk.
b. Southwest line of Chesterfield Avenue and All Other
Roads. Along southwest line of Chesterfield Avenue and all
other roads, sidewalk either within or parallel to the road,
as approved by Planning and the Transportation Departments.
7. Uses Permitted in Hardscaped Pedestrian Areas.
Hardscaped pedestrian areas may be located within required
setbacks along roads. Such areas are not subject to side
yard setbacks but shall require a rear yard setback of 50
feet. Such areas shall not encroach onto required sidewalks.
Hardscaped pedestrian areas shall be designed to facilitate,
and include amenities to support, outdoor gatherings and
activity such as outdoor display of goods sold on the
premises, dining, temporary vendors, civic or community
events or seating areas. The areas may also include, but are
not limited to, pedestrian amenities such as foundation
plantings, street furnishings, benches, bike racks and trash
receptacles.
8. Bicycle Facilities. A two-way bicycle facility shall be
constructed within the road along the east line of Granger
Street and the northeast line of Chesterfield Avenue. The
exact design shall be approved by the Transportation
Department.
9. Street Trees. Single stemmed street trees having a
minimum caliper of 2.5 inches as measured at 4 feet above
grade at time of planting shall be planted on an average of
40 feet on center along roads. Unless otherwise approved at
the time of site plan review, the same species shall be used
along a road and within a project.
10. Exterior Lighting. In addition to the requirements of
Section 19-508.3, the following standards shall be met:
a. Streetlights. Within required setbacks along
Chesterfield Avenue, Granger Street and East River Road,
pedestrian scale streetlights shall be installed as follows:
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• Streetlights shall be designed to enhance the
pedestrian character of the design district and
be compatible with development standards of the
district. The design of fixtures, poles and lamp
shall be consistent along a road.
• Streetlights shall be spaced generally 40 feet
on center.
• Fixture mounting heights shall be limited to 12
to 15 feet above the finished grade.
b. Other Exterior Lighting. With the exception of pedestrian
scale streetlights, exterior lighting shall comply with the
following:
• Exterior lighting shall be designed to enhance
the character of the design district and be
compatible with development standards of the
district;
• Freestanding lights shall not exceed a height of
20 feet above finished grade; and
• Building mounted lights shall be no higher than
the roofline or parapet wall.
11. Vehicular Access. Vehicular drives shall not be located
between a building and a road.
12. Drive-in or Drive Through Facilities. Drive-in or drive
through facilities shall comply with the following:
a. Drive-in or drive through facilities to include windows,
bays or similar uses shall be located behind the building and
arranged so as to minimize view from Chesterfield Avenue,
Granger Street and East River Road east of Bessie Lane; and
b. The view of stacking spaces from Chesterfield Avenue,
Granger Street and East River Road east of Bessie Lane shall
be minimized either by a building, or 3 to 4 foot high
decorative walls, fencing, evergreen hedges or a combination
thereof. Hedges shall be maintained at a height of 3 to 4
feet. The setback of the walls, fencing or hedges shall be a
maximum of 15 feet unless a hardscaped pedestrian area is
provided between the road and the stacking spaces in which
case the walls, fencing or hedges shall be located between the
stacking spaces and the hardscaped pedestrian area.
13. Gasoline Pumps. Gasoline pumps shall be located behind a
building and arranged so as to minimize view from Chesterfield
Avenue, Granger Street and East River Road east of Bessie
Lane. Views of pumps from other roads shall be minimized
either by a building, or 3 to 4 foot high decorative walls,
fencing, evergreen hedges or a combination thereof. Hedges
shall be maintained at a height of 3 to 4 feet. The setback of
the walls, fencing or hedges shall be a maximum of 15 feet
unless a hardscaped pedestrian area is provided between the
road and the gasoline pumps in which case the walls, fencing
or hedges shall be located between the gasoline pumps and the
hardscaped pedestrian area.
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Sec. 19-624.--19-630. Reserved.
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Sec. 19-634. Prohibited signs.
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(h) Moving signs intended to attract attention regardless of
whether or not the sign has a, written message or whether all
or any part of it moves by any means, including but not
limited to rotating, fluttering or being set in motion by
movement of the atmosphere. This paragraph does not apply to
the hands of a clock operating as such, or to computer
controlled variable message electronic signs. However, within
village and Ettrick Special Design districts, the director of
planning may approve such signs for a period not to exceed
two days for special community events if notified at least
five business days in advance in writing.
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Sec. 19-635. Signs not requiring permits.
The following signs may be erected without a sign permit, so
long as they comply with the regulations in this chapter:
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(g) Barber poles used to advertise establishments which cut
hair. Such poles shall be building mounted only and may not
revolve unless located within village or Ettrick Special
Design districts.
(h) Signs allowed to be attached to trees on sites where
land disturbing activities are being conducted, such as land
disturbance permits, job site numbers and similar temporary
signs.
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Sec. 19-636. Sign design and setback requirements.
(a) With the exception of signs permitted to be placed in
the right-of-way pursuant to sections 19-635(f), 19-636(e),
and 19-637(h), all signs, including directional signs, shall
be set back a minimum of 15 feet from all property lines,
unless a greater setback is specified by conditions of
zoning, approved site or subdivision plans, or by this
chapter.
(b) Along public rights-of-way, the setback may be reduced
to a minimum of 20 feet from the edge of the pavement or the
face of curb, but, except as permitted in section 19-636(e),
no sign shall be set back less than one foot from the
property line, provided the sign shall be relocated to
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conform to the requirements herein at the time the adjacent
road is widened.
(c) Within any village and Ettrick Special Design districts,
the sign setback shall be five feet from the right-of-way
line.
Sec. 19-637. Limitation on specific signs.
(a) Changeable copy signs.
(1) Changeable copy is not permitted, unless the changeable
component of the sign face occupies one-half or less of the
total area of the sign face. This restriction does not apply
to changeable copy used in movie theater and fuel price
signs.
(2) If changeable copy is used, it shall abut the sign face
or be integrated into the sign face, provided, however, if
the sign is incorporated into a monument structure, the
changeable copy need not abut or be integrated into the sign
face. Changeable copy added to signs existing prior to April
25, 2001 shall abut the sign face as close as physically
possible.
(3) Computer controlled variable message electronic signs
may be allowed subject to section 19-161(c).
(b) Farming signs.
(1) Signs displayed for the purpose of farm identification
must be located on the farm premises, set back at least 50
feet from the nearest corner of a street intersection. The
sign must be painted or printed and the total aggregate area
of all signs shall not exceed 12 square feet in area and a
height of ten feet.
(2) One temporary sign advertising the sale of farm products
grown or produced on the premises is allowed, provided such
signs shall not be illuminated, shall be painted or printed,
maintained in good condition, and removed within ten days
after the end of each growing season. Such signs must be no
more than 12 square feet in area and ten feet in height
unless located in village or Ettrick Special Design
districts, in which case height is limited to seven feet.
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(g) Order boards: One detached order board and one preview
board is permitted for each stacking lane for businesses with
drive-through facilities. Order boards and preview boards
shall not be included in calculating the number of
freestanding signs or in calculating the total aggregate sign
area. Such signs must be located so that they are not legible
from off the property. Order boards are limited to 30 square
feet in area and six feet in height, unless located in a
village or Ettrick Special Design districts, in which case
the area shall not exceed 12 square feet. Preview boards are
limited to 15 square feet in area and six feet in height,
unless located in a village or Ettrick Special Design
districts, in which case the area shall not exceed 12 square
feet.
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Additionally, one order board not to exceed four square feet
in area is allowed for each parking space or fueling
location, provided such signs are attached to columns
supporting a canopy and have a finish color that matches the
colors used on the canopy. One temporary sign not to exceed
four square feet in area advertising special products or
services may be used along a drive -up window lane, provided
it is located so that it is not visible from adjacent
residential districts or public rights-of-way. These signs
shall not be included in calculating the number of
freestanding signs or in calculating the total aggregate sign
area allowed for the site.
(h) Residential community identification signs. One such
sign shall be permitted for each separate street entrance to
the community. One such sign shall be permitted on each side
of an entrance if both signs are attached to a decorative
fence/wall. The sign area allowed is 20 square feet for each
200 dwelling units in subdivisions or residential communities
with a guaranteed minimum of 32 square feet and a maximum of
100 square feet. Such signs must be no more than 15 feet in
height unless located in a village or Ettrick Special Design
districts, in which case height is limited to seven feet.
These signs may be located within the public right of way, if
approved by the Virginia Department of Transportation, and
located within the median strip of the entrance.
(i) Scoreboards as well as signs advertising goods, services
or products shall be permitted within ball diamonds,
ballfields, racetracks, stadiums, arenas or other facilities
accommodating sporting events or activities. If a sign is not
visible from off the property, there shall be no size or
height limitation. If a sign is visible from off the
property, it shall not exceed 64 square feet in area. In
addition, it shall be attached on the interior of a fence or
wall enclosing the facility and shall not exceed the height
of the fence or wall. However, where a fence or wall is not
provided, the scoreboard or sign shall not exceed a height of
eight feet.
(j) Signs advertising events for nonprofit organizations
must be removed within 30 days after the date of the event.
(k) Signs attached to or immediately above fuel dispensers
are limited to eight square feet in area. Such signs shall
not be included in the total permitted sign area for the
facility and shall not be internally illuminated.
(1) Signs displaying the name of a house or a home
occupation at a single family residence shall not exceed one
square foot in area and shall not be illuminated.
(m) Signs prohibiting trespassers, hunting, fishing,
solicitors or parking or announcing adoption of highways for
litter control, posted property, crime watch areas or towing
of unauthorized vehicles shall not exceed three square feet
in area and shall not be illuminated.
(n) Temporary onsite signs bearing the single message "now
hiring" shall not exceed four square feet in area and are
limited to one per business. Such signs may be displayed only
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during periods a business is accepting applications for
employment.
(o) Temporary vendors selling Christmas trees are permitted
one sign, not to exceed 32 square feet in area and ten feet
in height, unless located in a village or Ettrick Special
Design districts, in which case the height shall not exceed
seven feet. Such signs may be displayed for 40 days starting
November 15 of each year.
(p) Under canopy signs within shopping centers are limited
to one under canopy sign per store. Such signs shall not
exceed eight square feet in area and shall be located in
front of the store's main entrance. Such signs shall not be
deducted from the sign area permitted for the store.
(q) Signs attached to, or visible through, doors or windows
that are legible from outside the building shall not exceed
an area greater than 15 square feet or 25 percent of the
total window and door area located on any one face of the
building, whichever is less. Further, signs which are mounted
on doors or windows shall be located in the top half of the
door or window.
(r) Yard sale signs shall not exceed four square feet in
area. Such signs are limited to one offsite sign directing
the way to the sale and one onsite sign. Yard sale signs may
be installed no earlier than 48 hours prior to the sale and
must be removed within 48 hours after the date of the sale.
(s) Temporary campaign signs are permitted provided that
they do not exceed 32 square feet in area and ten feet in
height; not exceed seven feet in height in village or Ettrick
Special Design districts; not be placed on utility poles,
traffic control signs or trees or within public rights of
way; and are removed 30 days after the election. Candidates
shall list all site locations for temporary campaign signs
through one (1) permit.
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Sec. 19-638. Banners
1. Purpose.
Banners shall only advertise or communicate the following:
a. Special sales and promotions
b. Events
c. Hiring and recruitment periods
d. Local, state or national business awards
e. A new business that has not yet installed permanent
signage
With the exception of a new business that has not yet installed
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permanent signage, a banner shall not solely advertise a business
name and/or logo.
2. Approval.
a. Prior to the installation of any banner, an applicant shall
obtain approval from the director of planning. The approval
request shall be on an application form proscribed by the
director of planning, and shall, at a minimum include the
following information about the banner:
1) purpose,
2) size,
3) area of building face if building mounted,
4) proposed location,
5) dates of display, and
6) method of fastening or displaying.
In addition to the above requirements, the director of planning may
request additional information deemed necessary to ensure compliance
with this section.
b. Banner applications shall not be submitted more than 30 days
prior to the proposed display date.
c. The director of planning may deny a banner application for up
to one year from the issuance of the most recent notice of
violation if a property, business or organization has
received two notices of violation of this section in any 12 -
month period.
3. Location and placement.
a. Except as otherwise specified in this section, banners shall be
located on the same property as the sponsoring business,
organization or event that the banner advertises or promotes.
b. Banners along public roads must meet the following:
1) Except for village or Ettrick Special Design districts, a
banner shall be located at least 20 feet from the edge of
pavement or a minimum of one foot outside of the public
right of way, whichever is greater.
2) In village and Ettrick Special Design districts, a banner
shall be located at least 20 feet from the edge of
pavement or a minimum of five feet outside of the public
right of way, whichever is greater; however, if a banner
is advertising a community event, such banner may be
displayed across a public road subject to the approval of
VDOT.
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c. Banners may be freestanding or building mounted.
d. Banners shall not be attached to trees, shrubs,
utility poles, guy wires or traffic signs.
4.Other Requirements.
Permitted
Display
Days
Excluding
Banner Size
Nonprofit
Permitted
Permitted
(per year)
Display
Number
Consecutive
Days For
Sp
Free
Banner Type
Permitt
Display
Nonprofit
ed
Days
ec
(per
stan
is
All
year)
ding
Buildi
1
other
(semMounte
ng
Ar
Areas
are
d
ea
feet
s
a. For a
nonresidentia
1 community
with in-line
tenants or
4
60
60
120
120
32
tenants not
having direct
road frontage
[2] [3]
b. For outparcel
uses within a
nonresidentia
1 community;
so
or for
square
businesses
feet
and
1
60
60
120
120
32
or 15%
organizations
of
located
buildi
outside of a
ng
nonresidentia
face (41
1 community
[ 3 ] [ 51
c. For the
temporary
onsite
activity of a
nonprofit
Not
organization
1
60
Applicable
120
32
not
permanently
located on
the property.
31 [ 61
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d. For a
community
event of
nonprofit
organization
on vacant
property [ 3 1 ['1
e. For nonprofit
sports team
recruitment
period,
offsite
display [a]
f. For a
community
event banner
displayed
across public
road in
village area
Not
1 15 120 32
Applicable
Not
4 30 120 32
Applicable
Not
1 60 120 250
Applicable
Not
Applic
able
[1] Special Areas are shown on the zoning maps as "Banner Limitations
Special Areas" and are known as, Eastern Midlothian Special District
and Chesterfield Towne Center Southport Area Special District.
[2] Of the banners allowed, no more than 2 freestanding banners shall be
allowed along the project road frontage and the remainder may be
building mounted. No more than 1 banner is permitted per tenant, to
allow up to 4 tenants to advertise concurrently. Additional banners
may be permitted as provided in footnote [3].
[3] where the property on which a banner is displayed is located along
more than one arterial road, the number of banners permitted may be
displayed simultaneously for each arterial road and each banner may
be displayed the number of days permitted in this section. An
additional banner may be permitted along the road frontage for each
500 feet of project road frontage in excess of 1000 feet.
[4] For in-line tenants of a shopping center the banner size calculation
shall be based upon the building face of the tenant unit. For other
buildings, the banner size calculation shall be based upon the
building face on which the banner is displayed.
[5] When a banner is displayed by a nonprofit organization and there are
multiple nonprofit organizations collocated on the property, no more
than one additional banner may simultaneously be displayed for the
additional nonprofit organizations located on the property.
[6] This banner may be displayed in addition to other banner(s) permitted
by this section.
[7] Display time shall be limited to 15 days prior to the event.
[8] An organization may receive no more than four (4) such banner permits
per year. A maximum of four (4) offsite banners may be displayed per
advertised recruitment period; only one (1) banner may be displayed
per parcel; and all site locations for such event banners shall be
listed on one (1) permit.
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Sec. 19-640. Real estate signs.
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(b) The following real estate/construction signs require a
sign permit and are subject to the conditions specified
herein:
(1) One onsite real estate sign advertising a residential
community, provided such sign shall be removed when 90
percent of the dwelling units in the residential community
are occupied.
(2) One construction sign advertising the use to be made of
a commercial building or structure and the businesses and
firms developing the building or structure. Such sign may be
installed when actual construction is started and shall be
removed upon occupancy of the building or structure.
(3) One construction sign notifying the public that a
nonresidential community is coming soon. This sign shall be
removed before erection of any other construction sign and in
no instance shall be permitted to remain longer than three
years.
(4) One onsite real estate sign advertising the sale or rent
of parcels of land with or without buildings in O, C or I
districts, provided such sign is removed within ten days
after the transfer of deed or rental of such property. If the
sign is no greater than 16 square feet a county sign permit
shall not be required.
(5) The signs must not exceed 32 square feet in area and a
height of ten feet unless located in village or Ettrick
Special Design districts, in which case height is limited to
seven feet.
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Sec. 19-645. Freestanding sign design.
(a) Sign structures for freestanding signs shall be covered
with (1) a material having a similar color and finish to the
building which it advertises; (2) a material and color used
elsewhere on the signs; or (3) disguised as an architectural
detail such as a column or a decorative wall.
(b) Any freestanding sign in a TND, 0-1 or C-1 District
shall conform to village or Ettrick Special Design districts
standards, with the exception that uses in a TND District
that front on a major arterial outside of village or Ettrick
Special Design districts may use countywide size restrictions
for area and height for signs located on the major arterial.
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Sec. 19-649. Size restrictions for specific types of
freestanding signs.
Sign
Countywide
Villagr
or
Ettr'
ck
Special
Desi
n
Distr'ct
Area
Height
Area
i-''
Signs identifying a mixed use or
50
15
32
multisubdivision occupying 50 acres or
less
Signs identifying a mixed use or
100
20
32
multisubdivision occupying greater
than 50 acres
Identification signs at secondary
50
15
32
entrances to mixed use communities and
multi -residential communities
Signs identifying a nonresidential
100
20
32
13
community with a minimum of 300,000
square feet of gross floor area
Sign identifying nonresidential
50
15
32
community with less than 300,000
square feet of gross floor area
Signs identifying offices and
32
8
24
industrial buildings within a
nonresidential community
Signs identifying other buildings
20
8
20
within a nonresidential community
Office and business buildings not in a
50
15
24
nonresidential community
Industrial uses occupying 25 acres or
50
15
24
less and not within a nonresidential
community
Industrial uses occupying more than 25
100
15
24
acres and not within a nonresidential
community
Signs identifying boarding houses,
16
8
16
tourist homes, bed and breakfasts, or
buildings with a multifamily use
Greenhouses, nurseries, lawn and
50
15
24
garden centers
Hospitals and funeral homes
50
15
24
Group care facilities, rest homes and
50
15
24
nursing homes
Stadiums, arenas, and other places of
50
15
24
public assembly with fixed seats
Golf courses, driving ranges,
50
15
24
miniature golf courses, bowling
alleys, skating rinks, indoor/outdoor
health or fitness centers, fraternal
clubs and lodges
Warehouse and wholesale uses
50
15
24
Hotels/motels fronting on interstate
150
20
24
highways
Hotels/motels not fronting on
75
15
24
interstate highways
Onsite identification signs for
50
15
24
public/semi-public uses including but
not limited to churches, schools,
libraries, fire stations, water/sewer
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treatment facilities, and cemeteries
which front on roads at least 4 lanes
wide
Onsite identification signs for
32
15
24
8
public/semi-public uses including but
not limited to churches, schools,
libraries, fire stations, water/sewer
treatment facilities, and cemeteries
on roads less than 4 lanes wide
Neighborhood recreation facilities
32
15
24
8
Movie theaters
20 per
15
24
8
screen
w/ a
min.
of 50
and a
max.
of 200
Historic building identification
16
8
16
8
signs. Such buildings must appear in
the Historical Register for the County
of Chesterfield, State of Virginia, or
National Historical Register.
Restaurant associated with a
20
8
20
8
hotel/motel (only when located in a
freestanding building)
Taxi companies, train stations, bus
50
15
24
8
stations, airports, service stations,
car washes, vehicle rental, and
vehicle repair shops
Truck terminals occupying 25 acres or
50
15
24
8
less
Truck terminals occupying more than 25
100
15
24
8
acres
Vehicle sales
50
20
24
8
Village or Ettrick Special Design
70
12
70
12
district entryway signs
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(2) That this ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon adoption.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
16.D. TO CONSIDER THE CONVEYANCE OF AN EASEMENT TO COMCAST
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT, LLC
Mr. Sasek stated this date and time has been advertised for
the Board to consider the conveyance of an easement to
Comcast Communications Management, LLC.
Mr. Elswick called for public comment.
There being no one to address the issue, the public hearing
was closed.
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On motion of Mr. Warren, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
authorized the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and the
County Administrator to execute an agreement with Comcast
Cable Communications Management, LLC for a 20' underground
easement for Comcast fiber to be provided to a carrier on
the cell tower at Bensley Park.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
16.E. TO CONSIDER DECLARING A PARCEL OF COUNTY PROPERTY ON
RIVER ROAD SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF
THE PARCEL AND THE QUITCLAIM OF ASSOCIATED SIXTEEN -
FOOT ACCESS AND WATER EASEMENTS ACROSS THE PROPERTY
OF THE WARREN C. PURCELL FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Mr. Sasek stated this date and time has been advertised for
the Board to consider declaring a parcel of county property
on River Road surplus and authorizing the conveyance of the
parcel and the quitclaim of associated sixteen -foot access
and water easements across the property of the Warren C.
Purcell Family Limited Partnership.
Mr. Elswick called for public comment.
There being no one to address the issue, the public hearing
was closed.
On motion of Mr. Warren, seconded by Ms. Jaeckle, the Board
declared Parcel Number 784 608 5448 00000 surplus;
authorized the conveyance of the parcel to the Warren C.
Purcell Family Limited Partnership; vacated associated 16'
access and water easements; and authorized the Chairman of
the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator to
execute the deed.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
17. FIFTEEN -MINUTE CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD ON UNSCHEDULED
MATTERS
There were no requests to address the Board at this time.
18. ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Ms. Jaeckle, seconded by Mr. Warren, the Board
adjourned at 7:46 p.m. until April 29, 2015.
Ayes: Elswick, Warren, Jaeckle, Holland and Gecker.
Nays: None.
J mes J. eg ier Steph n A. Elswick
ounty administrator Chairman
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