06-28-1971 MinutesVIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of
the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County, held at the Courthouse on
June 28, 1971 at 7:00 P.M.
Present:
Mr. Irvin G. Homer, Chairman
Mr. H. O. Browning, Vice-Chr.
Mr. J. Ruffin Apperson
Mr. F. F. Dietsch
Mr. A. R. Martin
Also Present:
Mr. Morris Mason, Asst. Comm. Atty.
Mr. M. W. Burnett, Exec. Sec'y.
Absent: C. J. Purdy
This was the time advertised for public hearing on the proposed Re-districting
Ordinance. Four persons come to request a change in the line in the Beach
vicinity, between Dale and Matoaca, stating that they would like to remain in
the Beach Precinct.
Mr. Mason, Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney, states that the Board can make the
change legally, that Mr. Rudy has agreed, and that the re-districting ordinance
will again have to be approved by the United States Attorney General.
Upon consideration whereof and on motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by
Mr. Browning, the following ordinance is adopted:
WHEREAS, THE PROPOSED REDISTRICTING line in the Bmach community splits
the community by road lines such that it results in causing some who are
within sight of the vo~ting place, having to travel several miles to vote,
and causes some to travel past their accustomed voting place, Beach Precinct,
to a voting place in Matoaca: and
· HEREAS, the presently proposed line takes a small number of voters,
26 approximately, out of the district and precinct, where they have been
accustomed to voting; and,
WHEREAS, the presently proposed district line has up-set some of those
affected by the change to the extent that they indicate they will in the future
not ~other to vote,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, thmt the Matoaca=Dale boundary be changed
to preserve the peace of mind of the affected persons. The boundary change
is roughky described as following the former boundary from Qualla Road to Nash
Road. The specific change is to begin at Qualla Road (Route 653) and Courthouse
Road (Route 655}, to follow westwardly along the center line of Courthouse
Road to Second Branch Road (Route 653), thence southwardly along the center
line of Second Branch Road to Second Branch Creek, thence eastwardly along
Second Branch Creek to Nash Road (Route 636), thence northwardly along the
center line of Nash Road to the present boundary Woodpecker Road (Route 626),
Where the boundary thence continues eastwardly along the present Matoaca-Da~e
boundary.
Ayes:
Mr. Apperson, Mr. Horner, Mr. Martin and Mr. Browning, who states that
his vote is baaed on the opinion of the Commonwealth's Attorney, that
he has some concern as to the number of people in Matoaca District.
Upon further consideration of this matter, it is on motion of Mr. Apperson,
resolved that the following ordinance be and it hereby is adopted=
AN ORDINANCE to provide for the apportionment of members of the Chester-
field County Board of Supervisors, to establishe boundary lines of the magisterial
districts, and to name each magisterial district.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIEL D,
VIRGINIA:
1. Pursuant to authority contained in the Code of Virginia of 1950, as
amended, Sections 15.1-37.4 through 15.1-37.8 and Sections 15.1-371 and 15.1-571.1.,
the magisterial districts of Chesterfield County, Virginia, are hereby created
and established as set forth in this ordinance.
2. The magisterial districts with populations as set forth as follows:
Bermuda 16,497
Clover Hill 15,771
Dale 16,324
Matoaca 15,113
Midlothian 15,606
3. The boundaries of the respective magisterial districts are as set forth
on schedule A attached hereto.
4. One supervisor shall be elected from each magisterial district
created by this ordinance by the qualified voters of each magisterial district.'
5. Should any section or provision of this ordinance be decided to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or
constitutionality of any other section and provision of this ordinance.
6. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption
and enactment by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, Virginia~
providing° howe~er, that the several magisterial districts of Chesterfield
County, Virginia, with boundary lines and names thereof respectively as
constituted and known on the day before this ordinance be~mes effective shall
continue to be represented on the Board of Supervisors until January 1, 1972.
Further candidates for the office of county supervisors to be elected on
November 2, 1971, shall offer for election from the magisterial districts as
established by this ordinance.
SCHEDULE A
BERMUDA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
Containing 66.50 square miles
Beginning at a point where the center line of the Seaboard Coast Line Rail-
road right-of-way intersects with the northern boundary between Chesterfield
County and the City of Colonial Heights, said point being further described
as situated at said intersection east of U. S. Route No. 1 and west of U. S.
Interstate Route No. 95; thence running northwardly along said center line
of the said Seaboard Coast Line Railroad right-of-way to its intersection
with the center line of H~ppy Hill Road (State Route No. 619); thence along
the center line of Happy Hill Road as it runs in a northerly and westerly
direction intersecting U. S. Route No. 1 and Harrowgate Road (State Route ~144)
to its intersection with the center line of Branders Bridge Road (State Route
No. 625); thence continuing in ai~northwesterly direction along the center line
of Branders Bridge Road to its intersection with the center line of State Rt. 10;
thence westwardly along the center line of State Route 10 to its intersection
with the center line of Chalkley Road (State Route %632); thence northwardly
along the center line of Chalkley Road to its intersection with the center
line of Centralia Road (State Route #145); thence along the c~nter line of
Centralia Road eastwardly to its intersection with the center line of the ~
Seaboard Coastline R~ilroad right of way; thence northwardly along the center
line of said Railroad right-of-way to the northernmost point on the property
line of property ~f:the United States of America which contains the Defense
General Supply Center and commonly known as Bellwood Depot; thence southwardly
and eastwardly along the property line of said Bellwood Depot to its intersection
with the center line of Swineford Road (State Route ~1610); thence eastwardly
along the center line of Swineford Road as it intersects U. S. Route No. 1 and
becomes Alfalfa Lane east of U. S. Route No. 1 and continuing along the center'
line of Alfalfa Lane to its inter section with the center line of a spur line
of the Seaboard Coastline Railroad right-of-way; thence northwardly along
the center line of sai~ Railroad right-of-way to the center line of Falling
Creek; thence eastwardly along the c~nter line of Falling Creek to its inter-
section with ~he boundary lines between Chesterfield County and Henrico County;
thence along the boundary line between Chesterfield County and Henrico County
as it meanders southeastwardly with the James River to its intersection of
that boundary line with the boundary line between Chesterfield County and
Charles City County; thence along the boundary line between Chesterfield
County and Charles City County, the City of Hopewell, Prince George County
and the City of Colonial Heights to the point of beginning.
DALE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
Containing 50.40 square miles
Beginning. at the point of intersection of the center line of Falling Creek with
the boundary line between Chesterfield County and Henrico County; thence
running northwardly along said boundary line to its intersection with the
boundary line ~etween Chesterfield County and the City of Richmond; thence along
the boundary line between Chesterfield County and the City of Richmond in a
westerly direction to its intersection with the center line of State Route #10;
thence southwardly along the center line of State Route 10 to its intersection
with the center line of Cogbill Road; thence southwestwardly along the center
line of Cogbill Road and Cogbill Road extended to its intersection with the
center line of West Belmont Road (State Route ~651); thence continuing
southwestwardly along the cen~er line of West Belmont Road to its intersection
with the center line of Qualla Road (StateRoute #653); thence southwardly
along the center line of Qualla Road to its intersection with the center line
of Court House Road (State Route #655); thence eastwardly along the center
line of State Route #655 to its intersection with the center line of Woodpecker
Road (State Route 626); thence along maid line of Woodpecker Road in a southerly
and easterl~b direction to its intersection with the center line of Second
Branch; thence northeastwardly along Second Branch as it meanders to its
intersection with the center line of Swift Creek; thence northwardly along
the center line of Swift Creek as it meanders to the outfall of Lake Dale
and continuing northwardly along said outfall and the northern line of Lake
Dale to its intersection with the center line of Lewis Road (State #632);
thence northwardly along the center line of Lewis Road to its inte~sectbn
with the east line of State ROute #10; thence southwardly along the center
line of State Route S10 to the center line of Chalkley Road; thence northwardly
along the center line of Chalkley Road to its intersection with the center
line of Centralia Road (State Route #145); thence along the cnnter line of
Centralia Road eastwardly to its intersection with the center line of the
Seaboard Coast Line Railroad right-of-way; thence northwardly along the center
line of said Railroad right-of-way to the northernmost point on the property
line of the United States of America which contains the Defense General
Supply Center and commonly known as Bellwood Depot; thence southwardly and
eastwardly along the property line of said Bellwood Depot to its intersection
with. the center lane of Swineford Road (State Route #1610); thence eastwardly
along the center line of Swineford Road as it intersects U. S. Route #1 and
becomes Alfalfa Lane east of U. S. Route #1, and continuing along the center
line of alfalfa Lane to its intersection with the center line of a spur line
of the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad right-of-way; thence northwardly along
the center line of said Railroad right-of-way to the point of beginning.
Clover Hill Magisterial District
Containing 187.01 square miles
Beginning at the point of intersection of the center line of State Route #10
with the boundary line between Chesterfield County and the City of Richmond;
thence southwardly along the center line of State Route No. 10 to its intersec-
tion with the center line of Cogbill Road (State Route No. 638); thence
southwestwardly along the cneter line of Cogbill Road and Cogbill Road extended
to its intersection with the center line of West Belmont Road (State Route #651)
thence continuing southwestwardly along the center line of West Belmont Road
toad'!its intersection with the center line of Qualla Road (State Route %653);
thence southwardly along the center line of Qualla Road to its intersection
with the center line of Courthouse Road (State Route %655);. thence westwardly
along the center line of Courthouse Road to its intersection with the center
line of Second Branch Road (State Route 653); thence along the c~nter line
of Second Branch Road in generally a southerly direction and thence leaving
the center line of Second Branch Road near its southern terminus as shown on
said map to the center line of Nooning Creek; thence in a southerly direction
along the center line of Nooning Creek and the western line of Nooning Creek
as flooded by Lake Chesdin to the boundary line between Chesterfield County
and Dinwiddie County; thence in generally a westwardly and northwardly
direction along the boundary line between Chesterfield County and Dinwiddie
and Amelia County as it follows the Appomattox River to its intersection with
the center line of Skinquarter Creek;.thence continuing along the boundary
line between Chesterfield County and Powhatan County to its intersection with
the centerline of Swift Creek; thence southeastwardly along the center Line
of Swift Creek as it meanders to its intersection with the center line of
Genito Road (State Route #604); thence northeastwardly along the center line
of Genito Road to its intersection tith the cmnter line of Coalfield Road
(State Route #754); thence northwardly along the center line of Coalfield
Road to its intersection with the center line of Luck's Lane (State Route #720);
thence eastwardly along the center line of Luck's Lane to its intersection
with the center line of Courthouse Road (State Route 653); thence northwardly
along the center line of Courthouse Road to its intersection with the center
line of U. S. Route No. 60; thence eastwardly along the center line of U. S.
Route No. 60 to its intersection with the boundary line between the County
of Chesterfield and the City of Richmond; thence southeastwardly along the
boundary line between Chesterfield County and the City of Richmond to the
Doint of beginning.
*This line is the existing district line betw~em Clover Hill and Matoaca
Magister~al Districts.
MATOACA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
Containing 93.24 square miles
Beginning at a point where the center line of the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad
right-of-way intersects with the northern boundary line between Chesterfield
County and the City of Colonial Heights, said point being further described
as situated at said intersection east of U. S. Route No. 1 and west of U. S.
Interstate Route No. 95; thence running northwardly along said Seaboard Coast
Line Railroad right-of-way to its intersection with the center line of Happy
Hill Road (State Route Ho. 619); thence along the center line of Happy Hill
Road as ~ runs in a northerly direction and a westerly direction intersecting
U. S. Route No. 1 and Harrowgate Road (State Route %144) to the intersection
of the center line of Happy Hill Road with the Center line of Branders
Bridge Road (State Route %625); thence continuing in a northwesterly direction
along the center ~fne of Branders Bridge Road to its intersection with the
center line of State Route no. 10; thence running westerly along the center
line of State Route No. 10 to its intersection with the center line of Lewis
Road (State Route % 632); thence running southwardly along the center line of
Lewis Road to its intersection with Lake Dale; thence along the northwesterly
line of Lke Dale southwestwardly to the outfall of said lake and continuing
along said outfall westwardly to its intersection with the center line of
Swift Creek; thence generally in a southerly direction along the center line
of Swift Creek as it meanders to its intersection with the c~ter line of
Second Branch; thence in a southwestwardly direction along the center line
of Second Branch to its intersection with the center line of Woodpecker Road
(State Route #626); thence along the center line of Woodpecker ~oad in a
northwes=wardly direction to its intersection with the center line of Bundle
Road (State Route %654); thence northwardly along the center line of Bundle
Road to its intersection with the center line of Courthouse Road (State Routte 655)
Thence westwardly along the center ~ine of Courthouse Road to its intersection
with the center line of Second Branch Road (State ~653); thence along the
center line of Second Branch Road in generally a southerly direction and
*thence leaving the center line of Second Branch Road, near its southern
terminus as shown on said map and continuing as shown on said map to the center
line of Nooning Creek; thence in a southerly direction along the center line
of Nooning Creek and ~he western line of Nooning Creek as flooded by Lake
Chesdin to the southern boundary of Chesterfield County; thence southwardly'
and eastwardly along the souther boundary of Chesterfield as it follows the
Appomattox River to its intersection with the corporate boundary line of the
City of Colonial Heights; thence generally in a northerly and easterly
direction along the boundary line between Chesterfield County and the City
of Colonial Heights to the point of beginning; intersecting as it runs to said
point of beginning Dupuy Avenue, Branders Bridge Road Lakeview Road Swift
Creek and U. S. Route No. 1. ' '
*This line is the existing district line between Clover Hill and Matoaca Magisterial
Districts.
MIDLOTHIAN MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
Containing 49.26 square miles
Beginning at the point of intersection of the center line of U. S. Route #60
with the boundary line between Chesterfield County and the City of Richmond;
thence along said boundary line in a northwestwardly direction to its inter-
section with the boundary line between Chesterfield Coundty and Henrico County;
thence westwardly along the boundary line between Chesterfield County and
Henrico County to its intersection with the boundary line between Chesterfield
County and Powhatan County; thence southwestwardly along said boundary to its
intersection with the center line of Swift Creek; thence southeastwardly along
the center line of Swift Creek as it meanders to its intersection with the
center line of Genito Road (State Route #604); thence northeastwardly along
the center line of Genit~Road to its intersection with the center line of
Coalfield Road (State Route #754)~ thence northwardly along ~e~ center line
of Coalfield Road to its intersection with the center line of Luck's Lane
(State Route #720)~ thence eastwardly along~he center line of Luck's Lane
to i~s intersecti~with the center line of Courthouse Road (State Route #653);
thence northwardly along the center line of Courthouse Road to its intersection
with the center line of Courthouse Road to its intersection with the center
line of U' S.Route 60; thence eastwardly along the center line of U. S. Route ~
No. 60 to the point of beginning.
Ayes: Mr. Apperson, Mr. Martin and Mr. Homer.
Nays: Mr. Dietsch, who states that he is in favor of a 6 or 7 district
division to give the rural vote more voice.
Abstaining: Mr. Browning.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dietsch, it is resolved that the
request of the Superintendent of Social Services for an addition to the
Welfare building be deferred until the matter of the State,s participation
in Local Welfare is cleared by the General Assembly.
And be it further resolved, that the Engineering Department be requested
.,to consult with Miss Corr to ascertain the extent of space needed and to
draw up some preliminary sketches as to how this can be accomplished.
All vote Aye.
Mr. Glen Richardson, Mr. Willis Pope, Mr. William Prosise, Mr. Marshall Jones,
Mr. James Chuduba, Mr. Mack Spencer, Mr. Raymond Birdsong and Mr. Michael
Ritz, come before the Board to discuss a proposed Erosion Control Policy. Mr.
Richardson shows a number of colored slides, depicting the effect of certain
erosion evils in the County. There was discussed the kind of bond which developers
must get~ Upon further consideration of this matter, it is on motion of
Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Browning, resolved that the proposed ordin&nc~
be referred to the Commonwealth,s Attorney for a ruling on its legality.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved that the
Board here~y requests the Highway Department to install a 25-mph speed sign
on Seminole Avenue, if same is feasible.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Browning, it is resolved that the
request for a street light at the intersection of Falling Creek and Huband
Avenue be and it hereby is referred to Mr. LongmirefDr a report.
All vote Aye.
Mr. Browning presented a petition signed by a number of people living at the
intersection of River Road and Hickory Road, requesting certain properties
be zoned for industry and for general business purposes. Upon consideration
whereof, and on motion of Mr. Browning, seconded by Mr. Martin, it is resolved
that the Board on its own motion requested the Planning Department to adver-
tise the properties in question for the requested rezoning~
Ail vote~Aye.
On motion of Mr. Dietsch, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it is rexolved that this
Board goes into Executive Session to discuss a legal matter.
It is here noted that Mr. Martin and Mr. Dietsch retire from the Board at
11:15 p.m. leaving the Board without a quorum and the Chairman recesses the
mee lng until 1:00 P.M. on June 29, 1971.
! ~x~cut[ve Secretary
Chairman