08-26-1965Present:
~'~r. Irvin G. Homer, Chairman
Mr. H. T. Goyne
Mr. R. g.Britton
Mr. J.Ruffin Apperson
Mr. Herbert O.Browning
I~r. A. R. Martin
VIRGINIA: At an adjourned ~eting of the
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County
held at tK~ Courthouse on August 26, 1965,
at 2:00 p.m.
Mr. Oliver ~. Rudy,Asst. Comm. Atty.
Mr. Howard A. ~[ayo, Jr. Co. Planner
Mr. Robt.A.Pain~er, Co. Engineer
Mr. M. W.Burnett, Exec. Sec'y.
On motion of i'~,ir.Goyne, seconded by Mr.Browning, it is resolved that the following
Ordinance be and it hereby is adopted:
AN ORIgINal, CE, to vacate the Southern two (2) feet of the easement for drainage
and utilities on Lot 5, Block D, Section 5, Fan Court , Six (6) f~et from the
Northern property line of said lot; Plat of said subdivision being recorded in
the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of ~hesterfield County, Virginia, in
Plat Book 11, page 74.
~[HEREaS, A.O.Heath and R~rgaret M. Heath, husband and wife, ha~e petitioned the
Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, Virginia, to vacate the southern
two (2) f~et of the eiaht (~) foot alley easement for drainage amd utilities on
Lot 5. Block D, Section 5, Fan Court, said Subdivision being recorded in Plat
Book 11, page 74, Clerk's Office, Circuit Court, Chesterfield County, Virginia,
said vacated portion of 'the Eight (8) foot easement is an area two (2) feet
wide located six (6) feet from the northern property line of said lot, having and
bounded by Rolling Brook Koad on the east and twenty (20) feet east of Cattle Run ~.
Creek on thee west; and notice that the Board of Supervisors would consider the
adoption of an ordinance vacating said two (2) foot portion of said easement
having been given in accordance with Section 15.1-g31, Code of Virginia, 1950, as
amended;
NO, WHERE£ORB~ Be it Ordained by the Board of Supervisors of the County of
C~esterfield, Virginia:
1. That pursuant to Section 15.1-~32 Code of Virginia, that the southern
two (2) feet of the eight (8) foot alley easement for drainmge and utilities
located six (6) feet from the northern line of Lot 5, Block D, Section 5, Fan
Court, and bounded by Rolling Brook Road on the east ea. gt and twenty (20) feet
east of Cattle Run Creek on the west, a plat of said subdivision b~.ing re~orded i
the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of ~hesterfield County, Virginia, in Plat
Book 11, ~age 74, is hereby vacated.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect in accordance with Section 15.1-~32
Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and a certified copy thereof shall be recorde~
in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Chesterfield County, Virginia.
The proposed ordinance for the control of the operation of taxicabs in Chester-
field County was discussed. Officials from 3 cab companies appeared and
discussed the amount of insurance, rates for services, procedures for pick-up
in cruising and license fees. Whereupon,Mr. Goyne makes the following motion:
That the license placed upon each taxicab per year be reduced to ~4.00 and
requests the Commonwealth's Attorney to draw a suitable amendment. A vote
being taken on the motion, Mr.Goyne votes Aye, the rest of the Board v~te Nay.
Upon further consideration and on motion of Mr. Apperson, secor~ed by Mr. Britton,
it is resolved that a further study of the pro!~osed cab ordinance be made and
that the matter be deferred to September 23, 1965, meeting of the Board.
On motion of ~r. Britton, seconded by ~,~r. Goyne, the following ordirance is
adopted:
AN o~DI~NCE, to vacate a sixteen (16) foot alley easement for drainage and
utilities running northwardly from Mervine Road along the rear of Lots 1, 2, 3,
and ~, Block E, Lynnhaven,Section C, Plat of said subdivision being recorded in t~e
Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Chesterfield County, Virginia, in Plat Boo~
13, page 27.
WHEREAS, Donald ~.Bishop and Barbara M.Bishop, his wife, have petitioned the
Boated of Supervisors of Chesterfield County,Virginia, to vacate that sixteen (16)
foot alley easement for drainage and utilities running northwardly from Mervine
Road along the rear of Lots 1, 2, 3 and ~, Block E, Lynnhaven., Section C, plat of
said subdivision being recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of
Chesterfield County, Virginia, in Plat Book 13, page 27, and notice that the
Board of Supervisors would consider the adoption of an ordinance vacating said
easement having been given in accordance with ~ection 15-1-431, Code of Virginia,
1950, as amended.
Now, Therefore, Be it Ordained by the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Chesterfield, Virginia:
1. That pursuant to Section 15.1-~32, Code of Virginia, that certain
sixteen (161 foot alley easement for drainage and utilities running northwardly
from MervireRoad along the rear of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block E, Lynnhaven, Section C,
plat of said subdivision being recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court
of Chesterfield County, Virginia, in Plat Book 13, page 27, is hereby vacated.
This ordinance shall bein full force and effect in accordance with Section 15.1-482
Code of ~irginia, 1950, as amended, and a certified copy ~:[lereof shall be recorded
in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Chesterfield County.
65-58. Mt. Herbert Browning, representing himself and Mt. Claiborne Hawkins comes
before the Board again requesting the rezoning from Agricultural to ~esidential-2
to General Business (C-2) of an irregular shaped parcel of land, fronting 590 feet
on the northeast line of Hickory Road (Rte. 629), 840 feet on the northwest line
of River Road (Rte. 36) 550 feet on th~ west tine of New Road, and 570 feet on the
southwest line of Woodpecker Road (Rte. 627) with a meandering rear property line
to the point of beginning.
This matter was deferred from the August 11 meeting at the request of adjacent
property owners. ~
rney, states that he had been engaged the previous evening at
~:r. Sheppard,30 p.m. andA~at°d not had time to ~ive proper considera~on to the development
of the defense of this case, but in general the adjacent property would be reduced
in value and children would be subjected to undue hazards by the additional traffic
from a business area.
Mt. Browning cites the location of a Railroad which offers great danger and states
that no family had put a fence across their yard to keep their children from the
Railroad.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Rlr. Goyne, seconded by Mr. Aoperson,
it is resolved that this matter be continued to September 8, 1965, at the request
of the counsel for the defense.
On motion of Mr. kartin, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that a Variance
be granted to Mr~H.M.Henshaw to allow the construction of a dwelling on a
parcel of lan.d south of Rt.60 on the Courthouse Road, which parcel will have a
proposed 5C-ft. road as a temporary access; however, in the event that further
property is developed or sold, it is agreed that the plan approved by the Planning
Commission for the development of this property be properly recorded and the road
be improved to meet t~e specifications of the Highway Department.
On motion of '~'~
~,r. Britton, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the Treasurer
of the County be and he hereby is requested to transfer from the unappropriated
surplus of the General Fund of the County $500.00 to Item ~A in the County's
budget.
There was read a letter from the Highway Department citinE the fact that the
request for a traffic control light at the intersection of Buford Road and
Forest Hill Avenue had been denied.
The Supervisor for the area, Mt. Martin,' noted there had been numerous traffic
accidents and near-misses at this corner within the last few weeks. Upon considera-
tion whereof, and on motion of Mr.Mmrtin, seconded by Mr. Britton, it is resolved
that this Board expresses its deep concern for the traveling public in this area,
expresses its ~eneral discontent in the findings of the Highway Department in this
matter and requests again that this matter be studied, particularly with a
possibility ~hat timed control lights could be used.
On motion of Mr. Goyne, seconded by i~r.Aoperson, it is resolved that this Board
expresses its hearty appreciation to ~he HiKhway DeDartment for the construction
of a light at' the intersection of Rte. 892 and 1.
On motion of Mr.~'iartin, seconded by Mr. Britton, it is resolved that the subdivision
problems of I~r. Gox, off Point O'Rocks Road, be referred to the Planning Commission.
The United Civic Association of Chesterfield County comes before the Board,
represented by Mr.Lawrence D. Wilder, Attorney, who states that the landfill
operated in front::of the Hickory Hill School 'sho~[d be closed and the grounds
beautified as much as possible. He complained of rat infestation and stagnant
water and stated that because the Board does not get rid of this dump, results in
a poor feeling toward the Board by the citizens in the area.
Mr. Joe 6arrett, head of the Trash Collection Department of the City of Richmond,
states that the late Mr.Spencer who was Principal of the School and others came
to the City officials asking them to establish a landfill in order to fill up the
gravel pit in front of the School. he stated further that the landfill is
operated, as near as possible, to the best engineering methods and presented
pictures showing the debris and t~ash located on private property within 300 feet
of the City's landfill, and suzgested that perhaps the odors and rat infestation
referred to could possibly come from such areas.
M~.Daniel Patrom, President of the group, requested the Board to close the dump
or the citizSns in the area will close the school.
Mr.Britton, ~upervisor of the area, stated that he met with citizens in the
area when the landfill was started and met with City officials several times in
recent years to view the operation, that he had heard no complaints in recent
years and suggested that the citizens appoint a Committee toview the landfill with
County and City officials in an attempt to' eradicate anything that might be
objectionable. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of l~'~r.Goyne, seconded
by Mr. Britton, it is resolved that the Executive Secretary be requested to
determine the legality of the County's position in this matter, to determine, if
possible, the cost of stopping such an opera~ion, and for a Committee of the Boar~
citizens of the area and the City to meet on the site to study the problem.
~;'~hereupon, the Chairman appointed, Mr.Britton and the Executive Secretary as a
~Committee to meet with citizens of the area.
It was generally agreed that this matte~ would Le discussed a~ain on September 23,
ii1965 at 4:00 p.m.
!!~;~. Hayes and a delegation from the Enon i~ire Department come before the Board
reque.~ting a new fire truck for t?~e EnonFire Department and states ~hat their
reques~ is over two years old and points out th@t the area covered by theEnon
Fire Department is approximately 40 square miles and tremendous dollar values in
assessment.
On motion of ~r.Browning, seconde~ by Mr.Apperson, it is resolved that this matter
be again referred to the Fire Committee.
On motionof Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr.Browningi.~ it is resolved that this Board
reque, sts the Highway Department to accept .12 of a mile on the extension of ~t.~57,
the same being the Morrissette Road.
On motion of ~'~r. Britton, seconded bY ~¥~r.~pperson, it is resolved that the reouest
for radio base stations for several fire departments and ~escue ~quads be an~ they
hereby are approved.
On motion of ~lr. Goyne, seconded by ~r.~pperson, it is resolved that the following
special water contracts be and they hereby are approved:
AC-385, for the installation of w~ter on Treely Road and
Greenbriar Subdivision in the amount of ~28,276.00.
A-2~4 - Lake Forest Subdivision 5,973.OO
A~-374- Meridian Avenue 1,022.00
On motion of I'~r. Britton, seconded by ~r.Apperson, it is resolved that a joint
contract AR-386 for t~e installation of water and gas ~o the Westower Apartments'
in the amount of ~11,147.50 be and it hereby is approved.
On motion of ~Yr. Britton, seconded by ~r.~pperson, it is resolved that the contract
for the installation of water and gas to the ~,~estower Apartments be and it hereby
is awarded to Dan C. Alexander, in the amount of ~t1,147.50.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, semonded by R'~r. Britton, it is resolved that a change
order be authori~,ed in the amount of ~580.00 in the installation of sewerage
facilities at the SwiftCreek Filter Plant, Project
On motion of ~,ir.Apperson, seconded by R]r. Browning, it is resolved that the recommenda-
tions of the County Engineer and the Consulting Engineer in not assessin~ F.L.
Showalter Co.Inc. 9 days liquidated damages onPro~ect 6102-2, be, and it hereby
approved.
On motion of Mr. Goyne, seconded by Rlr.Apperson, it is resolved that a telephone
right of way easement be approved on the location of the Wagstaff Fire Department
and the Chairman and Clerk of this Board are authorized to sign said agreement.
On motion of Mr.Britton, seconded r~y [~r. Browning, it is resolved that the firm of
R.Stuart Royer & :~ssociates be requested to present to the Board a contract for
the preparation of a report on the study of the i~;provement of the water system
in Chesterfield CountF.
Tha Executive Secretary presented certain statements from various department heads
as to the need for n~w cars. On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by Mr. Martin,
it is resolved that bids be requested for an adequate number of cars to operate
the various departments of the County, and that further consideration be given
to the requests at that time.
On motion of l'~1r. Britton, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the Departmeat
of Welfare and Institutions on the inspection of the Chesterfield jail be received
and filed with the Board's pa~ers.
There was presented a compilation of the bids received on the remodeling of the
Freezer Locker Plant for a County Garage. It was cite¢~ tb~t the electrical
and heating would be omitted for a later contract.
Upon consideration whe~'eof, and on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Goyne,
it is resolved that bids be received for the e]ectrical and heating phase of this
contract as soon as possible.
Upon further consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr.Apperson, seconded by
Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that the bid be awarded to T.O.Leadbetter,who submitted
the low bid in the amount of ~1~,~O,O0, provided this work can be coordinated
with the electrical and heating work to be done.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by i¥~r. Ooyne, it is resolved that ~;he refurbishing
of the School Board roof and accompanying flashings and roofing work be awarded
to the firm of M.':~.kartin with the alternative of taking out the skylights in the
rear section of this building, all as per the specifications and bid filed with
the papers of this Board.
On motion of lv[r. Apperson, seconded by I~(r.Britton, it is resolved that this Board
authorizes the Treasurer ~o borrow up to ~1,000,000 to be repaid when the tax avails
are realized in December, 1965.
On motion of l~r. Britton., seconded by mr. Ap~ersoni~ it is resolved that a Variance
be granted to ?,~.R.L.Gillie, 1006 Turner Road, for the construction of a double
garage to be used for a dwelling for the occupancy only of Mr. Gillie's mother-in-
law, and that the building is not to be used for dwellin~ purposes by any other
person.
On motion of Mr. Goyne, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resalved that a Variance be
granted to ?,~r. Norris N.~est for the construction of a dwelling on .95 acre of lan~
near the Kingsdale Road, adjacent to a proposed road e~st of the .=tlantic Coast
Line RP;. as shown on Map 81-15, Parcel 11-1.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by ~ir. Goyne, it is resolved that the request
of the Electoral Board that there be purchased metal boxes for the use of Registrars
in handling ballots, that a meeting be authorized at which the Registrars and two
Jud~:es will be indoctrinated on balloting procedures.
On motion of Mr.Goyne, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this Board
requests the Highway Department to surface treat Florence Avenue from Route #10
westwardly to Rivermont Road in the Enon area, in the current Highway budget.
Whereas, the Enon area is growing to a great extent, particularly the two churches
on Florence Avenue; and
Whereas, there are large subdivisions which will channel some 275 homes into
Florence ~venue; and
'~hereas~ the general flow of traffic would be greatly helped if there were a
~rossover between the two lanes on Route #10 at its intersection with Florence
Ave nue,
Now, Therefore, B~ it Resolved, on motion of i r.Goyne, seconded by Mr. Apperson,
that this Board requests the Highway Department to construct a crossover lane
between the two lanes of Rt. lC at its intersection with Florence Avenue to
facilitate the growing flow of traffic from this road.
On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by ~ir.Goyne, it is resolved that this Board
requests the Highway Department to take into the .~econdary System and hard surface,
Nethe~oom Drive, in Westlake Hills,Section I.
On motion of ~r.Browning, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that this Board
requests the Highway Department to hard surface, in the present year's b~get,
one-half mile of Rt.721 and one-half mile of the extension of Rt. 731.
On motion of ~r.Horner, seconded hy Mr. Britton, it is resolved that this Board
requests the Highway Department to hard-surface Rt.693, a distance of one-half
mile, in a~dition to the one-half mile to be paid by the 3~ RoadFund, and further
to hard-surface Rt.783, a distance of .39 of a mile in addition to the one-half
mile praviously paid by the 3~ Road Fund.
There was read a serious complaint concerning the depth of the ditches along
Warwick Road, between Rt. 360and Rt.60. Several Supervisors commented on the
hazards existing on this road due to the narrowness of the pavement, lack of
any shoulders and depth of the ditches.
On motion of ~r.Britton, seconded by Rir. Goyn~, it is resolved that this Board
requests the Highway Department to study the situation on ],?arwick Road, between
Rt.360 and Rt. 60, and to do whatever possible to alleviate tBe existing haxards.
On motion of ~.Goyne, seconded by Mr.Apperson, it is resolved that the erroneous
tax claim of ~r.J.T.Higgins be and it hereby is approved for payment.
On motion of ~.Browning, seconded by Mr. Goyne, it is resolved that this Board
requests the Highway Department to investigate the depth of ditches on Rt.626,
between Rt. 027 and 625, with a view to eliminating the hazards caused by the
lack of road shoulders and the depth of the accompanying ditches.
On motion of Mr. Goyne, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that this Board
approves the request of the Telephone Company to change the Sourthouse number.
226
! ' ~k~utive Secret~'r~
On motion of ],.'~r. Goyne, seconded by l..r.2r'ittor~.._ . ~ it is reso!w~d th{~,t thia N,sari
meetins be adjourned 8~ 7:55 e.m. vo ~. ............ , ~.