03-10-1971 MinutesVIRGINIA: At a regular meeting of the Board
of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, held
at the Courthouse on March 10~ 1971 at 9:00
Present:
Mro irvin G. Horner~ Chairman
Mr. H. O. Browning~Vice-Chr.
Mr. J.Ruffin Apperson
Mr. Fo F. Dietsch
Mr. A.R.Martin
Mr. C.J.Purdy
Also Present:
Mr. Morris Mason~Asst. Comm. Atty.
Mr. M.W.Burnett~Exec. Sec'y.
Mr. John E. Longmire~Asst.Exec. Secty.
Mr. Rob%. Ao Painter~ Co. Eng.
Mr. Browning gives the invocation.
The Board of Supervisors this day approved all claims presented to the County
for the month of February~ 1971 and authorized the Treasurer of the ~unty to
issue warrants as follows:
General County Fund
Vouchers - Check No. 29665-30132
County Garaqe'
Vouchers - Check No.29908 - 30125
County Library Fund:
Vouchers - Check No. 28689 - 29123
County Storeroom
$153~ 756.76
6,338.00
14~459.31
Vouchers - Check No. 29718-30132
1,531.74
Workmen's Compensation
Vouchers - Check No. 29985
Social Services
Vouchers - Check No. 29325-29664
Check No. 29739-29740,30026-30040
Check No. 29941-29771
Check No. 30174-30184, 30007 -30025
Check No. 30138 - 30139, 30041-30060,
~eck No. 3Q185-30255
204.00
68,214.67
Connty Nursinq Home
Vouchers - Clneck No. 29886-30131
Ettrick Operatin~ Fund
Vouchers - Check No. 29992-29999
General County Sales Tax
Voucher - Check No. 29920
~.ayroll Deduction
Vouchers - Check No. 29738-30003
15,923.72
390.55
4.50
29~230.38
Water Revenue
Vouchers - Check No. 3807-3808
Water Operatinq
Vouchers - Check No. 3680-3805
Water Debt Fund
Voucher - Check No. 3769
Water ~mprovement
Vouchers - 3729-3805
54.60
26~627.81
387.35
9~780.21
Water County Construction
Vouchers-Check No. 3701-3805
Water Meter Deposit_
iVouchers - Check No. 3771-3781
Water Meter int. Fund
Vouchers - Check No. 3701-3805
Central Stores
Vouchers - Check No. 3681- 3792
Refund Sewer Revenue
Voucher - Check No. 3808
Sewer Opera~ing Fund:
Vouchers - Check N6~ 3694-3805
Sewer Debt Fund
Vouchers - Check No. 3769,3787~3806
Sewer Impro Repl,& Ext.
Voucher-Check No.3736-3798
Sewer Service Installation
Vouchers- C~'eck No. 3711-3'805
State Sales T~x
Voucher - Check No. 3709
$ 72.89
235.00
8~495.53
8~613.03
7,00
12~354.76
37Q~790~22
134~240.60
3~062.80
9.53
On mgtion of Mr. Apperson,seconded by Mr.Browning~ it is resolved that the
minutes of February 24~ March 1 and March 8~ 1971 be~ and they hereby are
approved.
It is here noted that Mr. Dietsch and Mr. Martin vote No.
On motion of Mr. Martin~seconded by Mr. Purdy, it is resolved that the following
water contracts be and they hereby are approved:
W71-11CD Salisbury, Section "A"
$6~215.00
W7t-12D ~eenfield,Section "H"
le,981.94
On motion of Mr.Apperson~seconded by Mr.Browning~ it is resolved that the request
of i~ir. Roy L.Gentry~5241 Claridge Drive for a release on a contract due to a
hardship case be approved~ provided the initial payment is retained.
On motion of Mr. Purdy~seconded by ['ir.Apperson, it is resolved that on the :
recommendation of the County Engineer that a water line be authorized to connect
the subdivision of Bermuda Place to Route #1~ provided Mr. James Sowers pays
$15~102.00~ plus $4500.00 to be reimbu~ed in connection charges.
On motion of Mr.Martin~seconded by hr. Dietsch~ it is resolved that the recuest
of the Midlothian Volunteer Fire Department for the extension of Evon Road ~to
Rt.~0 be investigated to the extent that the availability of rights of way
be ascertained as well as the cost of construction.
There was a discussion concerning the proposed open cutting of Happy Hill Road
for the installation of a water line near Tarris Road and it was reported that
the Highway Department had refused to allow open cutting on this road despite
the low traffic count and the extra cost which would prohibit the serving of
three lots by public water.
Upon consideration of this matter~ it is resolved on motion of Mr.kpperson~
seconded by MroPurdy~ that this Board requests the Highway Department to allow
the open cutting of Happy Hill Road for this project.
Mr.H.L.Smith comes before the Board requesting a Variance to allow the construction
of a home on Lots 61~62~63 ~nd 64 in Section 12 of the Central Park Subdivision~
which lots do not front on a State approved road.
On motion of Mr.Purdy~seconded by Mr.Browning~ it is resolved that this Board
grants a Variance to Mr. Smith to allow the construction of a dwelling on the
stated location with the understanding that the County has no responsibility
or obligation to build or maintain Brandywine Avenue in front of said
On motion of Mr.Martin~seconded by k'lro Purdy~ it is resolved that this Board
approves sewer contract S71-8D in the Greenfield Subdivision,Section H.
On motion of MroPurdy~seconded by MroDietsch~ it is resolved that the policy
of connecting existing homes to the County's sewer system be changed from $200
to $300 as of this date for all those connections for which contracts have not
been signed.
it is here noted that Mr. Apperson votes No.
On motion of hr. Dietsch~seconded byMr.Purdy, it is resolved that the County EngiNeer
be requested to survey the homes in Orchard Acres and also Wilkinson Terrace to
ascertain how many homes would connect to the County sewer system if it is in-
stalled and pay a $300.00 connection fee.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch~seconded by Mr.Browning~ it is resolved that the County
Engineer be requested to survey the Belmont Acres area as to connections on a
proposed sewer line.
On motion of MroPurdy~seconded by Mt.Browning, it is resolved that the County
Engineer be requested to survey the Osborne Road area to ascertain the number
of connections the County could anticipate on a proposed sewer line.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch~seconded by Mr.Purdy, it is resolved that the County
Engineer be requested to survey the Southham area and to do the necessary
engineering in the preparation of installing sewers in this area.
On motion of Mr.Martin~seconded by Mr. Dietsch~ it is resolved that this Board
requests the County Engineer to survey Crestwood and the Highland Hills area
to ascertain the possible sewer connections on a proposed sewer ~&in.
On motion of Mr.Apperson~seconded by Mt.Martin, it is resolved that Georgia M.
Sutphin of 9710 Shiloh Drive~ be allowed to connect to the sewer system in
Centralia Gardens at a reduced connection fee because of extenuating circumstances
surrounding the notification of the availability of sewers.
On motion of Mr.Martin~seconded by Mr.Purdy~ it is resolved that this Board
abandons the sewer easement obtained from Otho P. and Elizabeth Wren, recorded
in Deed Book 1104~ page 3867 in return for an easement at a revised location.
On motion of Mt.Martin,seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the Common-
! wealth's Attorney institute condemnation proceedings against the property owners
~i listed below if the amounts offered by the County are not accepted:
Project 6511-42A/6 John Lo & Betty Tare Buford, his wife $25.00
i Project 6511-69/2A William L. and Anita O. Woodford~h'is wife 25.00
ii And be it further resolved that the Executive Secretary notify the said property
i! owners by registered mail of the intention of the County to ented upon and take
the property which is to be the subject of the said condemnation proceedings.
An emergency existing this resolution shall be and hereby is declared in full
· force and effect immediately upon passage.
There arose a discussion concerning the property at the intersection of Rts. 10
and 604, same of which the County owns and some parcels the County should acquire
and a plan was presented by the Executive Secret~ry for the proposed transfer of
said properties.
Upon consideration whereof~ and on motion of Mr.Apperson~seconded by Mr.Browning~
it is resolved that this matter be deferred for further investigation.
70-36CS
Mr. John Lo Coukos comes before the Board requesting the rezoning from Local
Business (C-i) to General Business (C-2) of a paruel of land of rectangular
shape fronting 250.90 feet and 76.55 feet on McRay Road and Forest Hill Avenue~
respectively~ having an average depth of 179.12 feet~ being located on the
northeast corner of said intersection~ in Midlothian Magisterial District. Refer
to Tax Map Sec. 10-2 (1) parcels 9 and 10.
Mr. Coukos cites the fact that this has been deferred for several months and he
would still like to have the right to construct a cleaning and pressing shop
at the stated location. It was cited again by ~he Commonwealth's Attorney that
a Use Permit would not allow Mr. Coukos the right to construct a cleanin~ plant
under the present zoning and that the matter c~uld possibly be cleared w~th
the adoption of the proposed zoning ordinance.
On motion of Mr. Martin~seconded by Mr. Dietsch~ it is resolved that the recuest
of Mr. Coukos again be deferred to July 14, 1971. '
71-4CS
Mr. Herbert O. Browning states~ through his attorney~ that he absents himself
from the Board and from the Board room since the following is an application
for zoning of his land:
In Matoaca District, Herbert O.Browning~ requests the rezoning
from Agricultural (A) and Residential2(R-2) to Industrial (M) of a
parcel of land of irreguiar shape fronting approximately 1650 feet
intermittently on ~ver Road (Rt.36) and extending to a depth of
approximately 1400 feet, being located south of the intersection of
River Road. (Rt.36) and Hickory Road (Rt.628). Refer to Tax Map Sec.
i81-16(1), parcels 6 and 7, 181-12, 182-9~ 182-13.
Mr. John Moore, speaking for Mr. Browning, cites the general conditions in the
area and the fact that the Board has the right to control any industry that
might be obnoxious by ordinance.
Mr. Stephen White, Attorney for the opposition, states that ~he approval given
by the Planning Commission was on a split vote~ that this is spot zoning against
the people of the area and will make the adjacent properties useless~ that Mr.
Browning bought the land as presently zoned and presents ~.Wingo P.Russell,
President, Virginia State College, who states that the 405-acre~ in the John
Randolph Farm may be sold or since the College needs residential development
that this land may be put to that use.
Mt.Harry Johnson states that this it the only community in which ~groes can
live in the entire area.
~lr.Robert He~dgicks, rmpresenting Mfs.Daisy Foster, Speaks in opposition.
Mrs. Jocelyn Martin, Iz~. John Edmonds~ Mrs. George W. Davis, Mrs. Ernestine
Smith, ~. Winston Gi!lman~ all speak in opposition.
Mr. Moore in rebuttal, states that ~e adjacent citizens should be given the
right to speak~ however~ the County needs income from economic growth. As
this area in question has water, sewer, planned roadways and is bes~ suited
for industrial use.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of MroDietsch, seconded by Mr'oPurdy,
it is resolved that this request be and it hereby is denied.
It is here noted that Mr. Dietsch,Mr.Purdy and Mt.Martin vote Aye.
Mr. Homer votes NO.
71-6CS
[~r. Martin Nordlinger comes before the Board requesting the rezoning from
Residential-2 (R-2) to General Business (C-2) of a uarcel of land of rectangular
shape fronting 154.43 feet on Walmsley Boulevard an~ extending southwardly to
a depth of 254.00 feet~ being located 181-51 feet east of the intersection of
Walmsley Boulevard (Rt.647) and ~ode's Bridge Road (.Rt.668) and better known
as 6753 Walmsley Boulevard~ in Clover Hill Magisterial District. Refer to Tax
Map Sec. 40-6 (1) parcel 12-2.
Mr. Nordlinger states that he wishes to add to the existing business offices,
which use is permitted by a Use Permit.
Mt.Wilbur S.Best and others appear in opposition.
Upon consideraration whereof._ , and on recommendation of the Planning Commission
that the request be d~nl~it is on motion of [4r. Dietsch~seconded by Mr.
Purdy~ resolved that the request of Mr. Nordlinger be and it hereby is denied.
71-7 CS
Mr° Fred R.Pearce~ represented by Mr. Arthur Daniel, Attorney, comes before the
Board requesting the rezoning from Agricultural (A) to General Business (C-2)
of a parcel of land of rectangular shape fronting approximately 140 feet in
the southern line of Midlothian Turnpike (Rt.60) and extending southwestwardly
to a depth of approximately 200 feet, being located approximately 490 feet
north-west of the intersection of Midlothian Turnpike (Rt.60) and Tuxford Road
in Clover Hill Magisterial District. Refer to Tax Map Sec. 18-13 (1),parcel 3-1.
Mro Daniel states that the Planning Commission apparently had recommended a Use
Permit which would be satisfactory with his client, that the building would be
~asonry construction and screened if necessary.
mr. Robert Hastings, Pastor of the St Marks United Methodist Church~states that
the Church was not consulted on the granting of a Use Permit.
Mr°James Z Richway, speaking for the Shenandoah Civic Association,presents
numerous petitions in opposition to the requested use.
Mr. John W.Earhardt~ Mr. Moffett, Mr. Durham~ all speak in opposition to the
rezoning.
Upon consideration whereof~ and on motion of Mr.Purdy~seconded by Mr.kpperson,
it is resolved that the rezonibg request of MroPearce be and it hereby is
deferred to April 14~ 1971.
71-9CS
Mro Latane Jenkins, representing ~roPaul Fo Oliver~ comes before the Board
requesting the rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Residential (2) (R-2) of a
parcel of land of irregular shape fronting approximately 510feet on. Sherbourne
Road and extending northwardly to a depth of approximately t010 feet~ being
located approximately 500 feet north-east of Sherbourne Road and Hopkins
(Rt.637) in Dale Magisterial District. Refer to Tax Map Seco52-t6
parcel 13.
There appearing no one in opposition to this request and the Planning Commission
having recommended apDrova!, it is on motion of i'ir. ADmerson~ seconded by Mr.
Purdy~ resolved that ~he aforedescribed property be a~ it hereby is rezoned
for R-2 purposes.
71-i0CS
Mr. James Hubbard comes before the Board requesting the rezoning from Agricultural(A)
to General Business (C-2) of the remainder parcel of land of irregular shape
fronting approximately 780 feet on Petersburg Turnpike (Rt.1) and extending
eastwardly to a depth of approximately 2000 feet, being located approximately
900 feet south of the intersection of Petersburg Turnpike (Rt.1) and West
Hundred Road (Rtol0) in Bermuda Magisterial District. Refer to Tax Map 116-10
parcel 2 and 3.
Mt.Hubbard cites that he would amend his request to not less than 930 feet west
of Route 1 to be zoned for business.
It is here noted that the Planninq Commission recommends that the property be
zoned business to a depth of 930 ~eet from Route t and the remainder be rezoned
for R-1 with the proper screening and approval of site plans.
Mr. Arthur Boyd~ the owner of Gay Farms, cites the history of the area and the
magnitude of the investment in the property.
Mr. Phillip R~Collier reads a prepared text against the proposal which paper is
filed with ~he Board's papers.
Mt.George Kitto~ Mr.Elwood Canada, speak in opposition to the recuest.
Mt.Hubbard states that he has a building of over 100~000 square f~et ~o go on
this site and needs i% zoned to a depth of 930 feet and will ask that the
.remainder of~ the land be zoned for single family residences.
Whereupon, Mr.Purdy makes a m0tion~ which is seconded bv Mr.Apperson:
Be it Resolved that the property in question be zoned f~r C-2 General Business
to a depth of 540 feet west of Route %1 and the rest of the property robe zoned
R-t ourposes~_ with no acces from Route. ~1 to Gay Farms.
In the discussion Mr.Hubbard s~ates that ~O~ing the property %o a depth of
540 feet would be of no real value and he asked for a vote on his request of
930 feet. Whereupon~ %he oriqinal motion was withdrawn and on further considera-
tion~ and on motion 0f Mr. Purd~seconded by I~ir. Apperson~ it is resolved that the
request of Mt.Hubbard be and it hereby is denied.
Ail vote Aye.
71- 7U~
~r. Emme%t W.Farle~wr. comes before %he Board requesting a Use Permit ~o operate
a contractor's office and equipment storage yard on a parcel of land of irregular
shape fronting approximately 490 feet 9n Robious Road (Rt.675) and extending
[~h~es~ward~ t~,a d~th of approximately 675 feet~ being located approximately
-muu teem nor~nweo~warmly of the intersection of Robious Road (Rt.675) and Old
Bon Air Road (R%.718) and better known as 10201 Robious Road in Midlothian
Magisterial District. Refer %o Tax Map Sec. 17-7 (1), parcel 14.
Mr.Ear!ey states %ha~ he is a masonry eon%factor and will not store anything
in front of ~he existing home on this tract of l~d.
Mr.Bennie Dunkum~ Attorney~ representing the opposition states that the
character of the neighborhood will be changed, there will be noise~dust and
confusion~ ~here will be bad sigh~ distance and there is no reason for granting
a Use Permit.
. . ~[ike Barden speaks against the reques%~
Mt.Farley states that he does not have any equipment. Ail of the trucks will
go to the job sites~ that the ~ea is somewhat of a junk yard in pisces at the
present time.
Upon consideration whereof~ and on motion of Mr.Martin~seconded by ~ir.Dietsch~
it is resolved that the request of [~[r.Fariey be and i% hereby is denied.
Mr. [~ielvin A~ Stells~ comes before the Board requestinc., a Use Permit to operate
an electrical contracting business from a parcel of land of irregular shape
fronting approximately 211 ft. on Newby's Bridge Road (Rt.651) and extending
northwardly t'o a depth of approximately 2770 feet and being located approximately
2900 feet eastwardly of. %he intersection of Newby's Bridge Road (R%.651) and
Qualla Road (R~.6~3) in Clover Hill Magisterial District. Refer %o Tax Map Sec
77 (1), parcel 30. .
Mr. Stells states he wishes to move his operation from the old store which was
lost to the Highway Department to his home.
On motion of Mr.Horner~ seconded by Mr. Apperson~ it is resolved that a Use
Permit ~o operate an electrical contracting business on the aforedescribed
parcel of land be and it hereby is awarded to Mr~Melvin Stells only, provided
there be no signs advertising the use of this property.
71-9u~
Mr. Raymond Wo Preston comes before the Board requesting a Use Permit to operate
an advertise an electric motor repair shop on a parcel of land of rectangular
shape fronting approximately 130 feet on Cozy Lane and extending northwardly
to a depth of approximately 130 feet being located approximately 1!00 feet north-
eastwardly of the intersection of Cozy Lane and Tacony Drive and better known
as 6600 Cozy Lane in Clover Hill Magisterial District. Refer to Tax Map Sec.
29-15 (3) parcel 30.
Mr. Preston states that he wishes to operate an electric motor rewinding service
for other electric comDanies using handi~$p.~ed employees.
The Rev. Paul Johnson ~tates that his Church sold the property ~r. Preston.
Mr. Willard McClain of Cozy Lane states that his property will be devalued by
a Use Permit.
Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mro Dietsch,seconded by Mr°Martin,
it is resolved that the request of Mr. Preston be and it hereby is denied because
there is not enough space for such an operation.
70-62CS
This day again comes Mr. George W. Sowers for consideration concerning the
conditions imposed on the rezoning of said case on January 13, 1971. It is
here noted that the conditions imposed in a motion of that meeting have been
fulfilled according to Mr.Martin and Mr. Dietsch.
There was submitted a letter from the Treasurer, George ~Moore~Jr.~requesting
approval for the borrowing of temporary money WP to $3,000,000 until the tax
avails of June 5th are received.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch~seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is resolved that the
Treasurer be and he hereby is authorized to borrow up to ~3,000~000 as needed
on temporary loans to be repaid in June of this year or before.
There was read a resolution from the School Board requesting certain changes in
the School budget to reflect the proposed receipt of Federal funds~ Upon
consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Dietsch,seconded by MroApperson, it is
resolved that the following changes be made in the School budget:
41-682.8
41-423-403.0
41-682.4
41-423~314.0
NDEA FUNDS
Instructional Equipment
Public Law 89-10 Title
Title II Library Books
It is here noted that Mt.Browning votes No.
$4~686~28
4,686.28
31~345.00
31,345.00
On motion of MroDietsch~seconded by Mr.Purdy, it is resolved that this Board
requests the Judge of Circuit Court~ the Honorable Ernest P.Gates to appoint as
a Police Officer for the County of Chesterfield~ Thomas Kezzie Bell and to .
appoint Douglas Bruce Watson as Dog Warden and Special Police Officer.
And be it further resolved~ that the Chief of Police is authorized to appoint
Duncan Steele Beasley~Jr. as a Police Dispatcher.
On motion of Mr.Apperson~seconded by ~r.Purdy, it is resolved that the sum of
$14,000 be transferred from Fixed Charges 41-490~2t4.4 to telephone 4t-411-214.4
which transfers said cost to administration.
There was presented a proposed contract between the Virginia Electric and Power
Company and the Board of Supervisors for underground installation to the Jail
addition at a cost of $314.00 and it was generally concluded that this work was
not necessary and that said contract should be returned.
There was presented a request from the County of Henrico to share the services
of Chesterfield's Soil Scientist on a one day per week basis. On motion of
Mr.Dietsch,seconded by Mr.Apperson, it is resolved that this plan be approved,
provided it can be satisfactorily worked out with officials of the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and the County Administration.
WHEREAS, there has been numerous requests from citizens in the County and in the
annexed area concerning the possible relocation of NcGuire Hospital to the
Medical College of Virginia to keep NcGuire Hospital at its present loca'hi, on.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, on motion of Mro Apperson,seconded by Mr. Browning,
that this Board recomraends to appropriate officials that the hcGuire Hospital not
be moved from itspresent location for the following reasons:
1o That the convenience of the Veterans is considerably enhanced
at the present location.
2. That the congestion in downtown Richmond will create many
hardships and cause loss of volunteer help resulting in a
lower degree of service to the Veterans seeking treatment°
3o That the pollution in downtown Richmond is not now and
certainly will not be in the future~ conducive to improving
health conditions.
4o
That Veterans enjoy the open spaces at the present Hospital
location which would be denied them at the ~edical Co~legeo
5. That such a move would cost an inordinate amount of money°
On motion of MroApperson~seconded by Mr.Purdy~ it is resolved that this Board
adjourns at 7:50 P.M. To 5:00 P.M. on March 157 1971.
f cutlve Secretary