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09-22-1960 MinutesVIRGINIA: At a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County~ held at the Courthouse on September 22, 1960, at 2:00 p.m. Present: Mr. Irvin G, Horner, Chairman Mr.H. T .Goyne M~. Stanley R.Hague, Jr. Mr .R. J. Bri tto n Rtr. H .K. Hag erman Mr. Marshall F.Driskill )~.Goyne presents the Rev. Robt. P.Garrison, who gives the invocation. Mr. Ivey P. Blue, Lawyer, presents a request for the introduction of an Ordinance allowing the sale of beer on Sunday in the County of Chesterfield, and states that the present prohibitive ordinance imposez a hardship on lofal merchants. Comes also, Mr. James Russ, Pastor Kingsland~Baptist Church, Mr. Henry M. Matthews, Pastor of the Ivey Memorial Methodist Church, Rev.Shsrpe, Pastor Centralia Presby- terian Church, Mr. Ernest Donnetti, Pastor of the Faith Memorial Church, and M~. Harry Goyne, all speaking against the proposed introduction of the ordinance. Whereupon, Mr. Britton, Mr.-Goyne and Mr. Hague speak against the proposed ordinance.' Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr.Goyne, seco~ed by Mr.H~gue, it is resolved that this Board herewith denies the request of Mr. Blue and his clients for the introduction of an Ordinance to permit the sale of beer on Sunday in the County of Chesterfield. The Board adjourns to attend the dedication of the new Bon ~ir Post Office. Reco nve ni ng: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clarke come before the Board requesting a Variance from the Building Code to allow the construction of a home on Sunset Boulevard in Bermuda District. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Goyne, seconded by Mr.Driskill, it is resolved that the Building Inspector of the County be and he hereby is authorized to issue a building permit to Mt.and Mrs. Clarke, provided a letter is received sigr~d by Mr. and Mrs. Clarke relieving the County of all obligations toward the improvement and maintenance of Sunset Boulevard. Mr.A.B.Green comes before the Board seeking a variance from the Building Code to allow the construction of an addition to his trailer on Pineland Avenue off · the Harrowgate Road, and states that this will be a temporary addition which will be torn down if the Board requests same at the end of oMe year. Upon considera- tion, Whereof, and on motion of Mr.Goyne, seconded by ~'~.Hague, it is resolved that a Variance be granted to Mt. Green to allow the construction of a temporary room to his trailer on Lots 22 through 28, Block a, in the Pineland Subdivision, with the understanding that the permit is good for one year only. On motion of Mr.Goyne, seconded by Mr. Driskill, it is resolved that the follo%~ng resolution be and it hereby is adopted subject to the approval of the Commonwealth's Attorney: WHEREAS, at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, Virginia, held at the Court House of said County on the 22nd day of September, 1960, the following resolution was unanimously adopted by the Board: WHEREAS, it appearing to this Board that a certain unrecorded plat entitled "Map of Section 3, Quail Oaks~ Bermuda District, Chesterfield County, Virginia, dated August 5.'19o0, by Kenneth L. Barton, Certified Land Surveyor", shows a square, designated as a "public Park", which square is three hundred feet by three hundred feet ,lying south of Forest Road and which i~ surrounded on the other three sides by what ap~ars robe a fifty foot street or road, W~EREAS, it further appearing that neither the area designated "public park" nor the road surrounding the same has ever been dedicated or accepted by the County, and that the aforesaid plat has never been recorded and that Lawyers Title Insurance Company, before insuring title to the p~operty, would like to know that the County does not claim any interest in the park or the road surrounding the park south of Forest Road. BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board doth disclaim an~ interest in and to either the three hundred feet by three hundred feet area marked "Public Park" or the fifty foot street or road surrounding this park lying south of Fmrest Road, as shown on plat entitled "Map of Section3, Quail Oaks, BermudaDistrict, Chesterfield County, Virginia, dated August 5, 1960 by Kenneth L. Barton, Certified Land Surveyor." On motion of Mr. Driskkll, seconded by Mr. Britton, the following resolution is ado pt ed: ~HERE%S, Chester Development Corporation, Dunmore Corporation, and Lee Park Corporation, all corporations, organized and existing under the laws of the State of Virginia, hereirmfter referred to as ,,Grantors", are sole owners of a tract ofland lying and being in Chesterfield County, Virginia; and .. ntors by a Declaration of Vacation, dated WHEREAS, the G~ra :~.L~ ~r the nlan of Subdivision ent~.tled ~ September l, 1960~ did vacate a por~ ....... ' , ' E- lat of which dated February 23, 1959 and prepare~ ,,Plan of ~Noodmont,. Sectlo. n ,. P ~,~ nr~ of the Circuit Court of by J.K.Timmons, zs recormed zn the ~= ...... 24-27, towhich plat reference Chesterfield County, Virginia, in Plat Book ll, pages is hereby made. for a more particular description of said subdivision; and WHEREAS, said Declaration of Vacation has been approved by aopropriate Resolutions of the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County, Virginia, and which Declaration of Vacation together with a certified copy of the said Resolutions will berecorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Chesterfield County, Virginia; and WHEREAS, the Grantors now desire to extend Jason Road and Dolfield Drive in order that said streets will connect with Woodmont Drive and State , es ectively, said extensions being more particularly shown and Route l&7, r p_ . - .......... °-~tember 16 1960, entitled "Map · d on a ~at oy o.~.'l'~nmmons, ~a~u o~.~. . '- ' -,, tta s to be Dedicated in oo mont, ect on ': , ched hereto and made a part hereof; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT R~SOLVED: That the Board of Supervisors do hereby approve the dedication of the extensions of Jason Road and Dolfield Drive as shown in ~reen and red, respectively, on the Plat by J.K.Timmons,dated September 16, 1960~ entitled ,'Map Showing Additional Roads tote Dedicated in Woodmont~ Section E", This resolution is conditioned upon and shall become operative when ~he afore- mentioned petitioners shall have e~ecuted and acknowledged for record on a form approved by the Co~onwealth's Attorney an appropriate declaration of dedication. %gnen such declaration of dedication has been approved, the same shall be recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Girchit Court and the Clerk shall enter the same on the Grantor side of the General Index of Deeds in the name of the parties hereto. Mr. Robert Quarles, Jr., comes before the Board seeking permission todivide a parcel of land in the Bon Air area and it was pointed out that this Variance would have to be granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Executive Secretary presented bids for the purchase of three pieces of fire equipment for the Bensley, Manchester and Wagstaff Circle Volunteer Fire Departments and points out that the Fire Equipment Company of Danville was the low bidde~, bidding on the Howe Fire truck and it was cited further that the County had excellent service availability at the Oren Corporation in Roanoke, and that the construction time would be much less ifthe County purchased Oren equipment. On motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr. Driskill~ it is resolved that the County award to the Sutton-Clark Company of Richmond, bidding on the Oren equipment, the contract f~r constructing the said three trucks. On motion of Mr.Driskill, seconded by Mr. Hagerman, it is resolved that the Fire Committee investigate the Howe truck to ascertain its capabilities. On motion of Mr.Hagerman, seconded by Mr. Driskill, it is resolved that this Board grant to Mr.J.T.O'Farrell a Variance from the Subdivision Ordinance to allow the division of a parcel of land fronting on James Street~in Ettrick into three loDs as per a plat made by A.C.Boisseau, dated September 10, 1960. On motion of Mr. Driskill, seconded by Mr. Britton, it is resolved that Imez Brown be granted a Variance from the Building Code ~ allow the construction of a house approximately 1000 feet off Nt. Nebo Road, provided the owner gives to the County a letter stating that the County has no obligations ~n the improvement~ or maintenance of this road. This day the County Road Engineer in accordance with directions from this Board made report in writing upon his examination of Custis Road, Cheverly Road and Duncaster Road in the subdivision of Stratford Hills, Section V, in Manchester Magisterial District, which sho~s that in the opinion of the County Road Engineer it is expedient that said rcads be established as pub&lc roads. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of ¥~.Britton, it is resolved that Custis Road, Cheverly Road and Duncaster Road, in the Subdivision of Stratford Hills, Section V, Manchester District, be, and the same is hereby established as public roads. And be it further resolved that the Virginia Department of Highways be and it hereby is requested to take into the SeconMary Road System of Chesterfield County, Custis Road, from a point on Rt. 892, .09 of a mile East og Rt. 1820, .15 of a mile northwardly, thence .06 of a mile east to Ottowa Road, thence .lO of a mile east to Cheverly Road; Cheverly. Road, from the end of maintenance on Rt.181&, .10 of a mile southwardly to Duncaster Road; Duncaster Road, from a point.on Custis Road, .05 of a mile north of Rt.89?, .08 miles east to Ottowa Road, thence .07 of a mile eastwardly to Cheverly Road. These roads s~ve 6 houses. And be it further resolved, that the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County guarantees rights of way to the State Department of Highways of not less than 50 feet for these roads. Dedication of said rights of way in Plat Book 12, Page i and 2. This day the County Road Engineer in accordance with directions from this Board made report in writing upon his eMamination df Stratford Road, Stratford Court, Robert Bruce Drive, and Tuscora Road in the Subdivision of Stratford Hills, Section T, in Manchester M~gisterial District, which shows that in the opinion of the County Road Engineer it is expedient that said roads be established as public roads. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Britton, it is resolved that Stratford Road, Stratford Court, Robert Bruce Drive and Tuscora Road in the subdivision of Stratford Hills, Section T, Manchester District, be, and the same is hereby established as public roads. And be it further resolved that the Virginia Department of Highways be and it hereby in requested to take into the Secondary Road System of Chesterfield County, Stratford Road, from the intersection of Rt. 715 and Rt.683, .22 of a mile southwardly to Robert Bruce Drive, thence .05 of a mile south to a dead end; Stratford Court, from a point on Stratford Road, .lO of a mile south of Rt.683, .lB of amile east and southeast to a turn-around; Robert Bruce Drive, from a point on Stratford Road, .22 of a mile southbf Rt.683, .10 of a mile west to Tuscora Road, thence .ll of s mile west to the intersection of Rt.1748 and Rt. 1749; Tuscora Road, from a point on Robert Bruce Drive, .ll of a mile east of the intersection of Rt. 1748 and Rt. 1749, .17 of a mile to a turn-around. These roads serve 4 houses. And be it further resolved that the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County guarantees rights of way of not less than 50 feet to the Virginia Department of Highways for these roads. Dedication of said rights of way in Plat Book 12, Pages7 and 8, Chesterfield Courthouse, Virginia. This day the County Road Engineer in accordance with directions from this Board made report in writing upon his examination of Grandview Drive, in the Subdivision of Grand View, in Manchester Magisterial District, which shaws that in the opinion of the County Road Engineer it is expedient that said road be established as a public road. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Y~.Britton, it is resolved that Grandview Drive in the Subdivision of Grandview, Manchester District, be, and it hereby is established as a public road. ~ And be it further resolved that the Virginia Department of Highways be ~nd it hereby is requested to take into the Secondary Road System of Chesterfield County, Grandview Drive, from a point at the northern end of maintenance of Rt. 1812, .09 of a mile northwardly to lit. 679. This is a connecting road. And be it further resolved, that the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County guarantees a right of way of not less than &.C feet to the VirginiaDepartment of Highways. Dedication of said right of way in Plat Book 9, Page 21, Chesterfield Oourthous e, Virginia. This day the County Road Engineer in accordance with directions from this Board made report in writing upon his examination of Rosewood Lane and Alpine Road in the subdivision of Shadowbrook Heights, in Y~atoaca Mazisterial District, which shows that in the opinion of the County Road Engineer it is expedient that said roads be established as public roads. Upon consideration whereof, and on motion of Mr. Hagerman, it is resolved that Rosewood Lane and Alpine Road in ~he Subdivision of Shadowbrook Heights, Matoaca District, be, and the marne are hereby established as public roads. And belt further resolved that the Virginia Department of Highways be and it hereby is recuestec ~o ~ake into the Secon~dary Road~ System of Chesterfield ~ounty, Rosewood Lan~ from a point on Ralph Road %Rt.1127~ .16 of a mile eastwardly from Andrews Drive, .06 of a mile southwardly to Alpine Road; Alpine Road, from a point on Rosewood Lane..06 of a mile south of Ralph Road, Rt. 1127, .06 of a mile southeastwardly to a turn-around. These roads serve 2 houses. And be it further resolved, that the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County guarantees rights of way to the State Department of Highways of not less than 50 feet f~r these roads. Dedication of said rights of way in Plat Book 10, Page 64, Chesterfield Courthouse, Virginia. On motion of Mr. Hagerman, seconded by Mr. Driskill, it is resolved that the Buildings and Grounds Committee be authorized to inspec.t and purchase an adequate lawn mower for the Courthouse grounds. The Executive Secretary presented a letter from Mr.Sidney B.Frank, President of the Windsorview Corporation, which letter states he would pay to the County $2000.00 within the next twelve months and give to the County a note as surety for the hard-surfacing of approximately 2-1/4 miles of rcads in the Cherokee Estates Subdivi sion. And be it further resolved, that this Board guarantees to th~ Highway Department the sum of $7000.00 for hard-surfacing of the roads in Cherokee Estates Sub divi sion. On motion of Mr. Brirton, seconded by Mr. Driskill, it is resolved that this Board requests the Virginia Department of Highways to make a survey of the overhead bridge across the Atlantic Coast Line RR. on Rt.360, west of the Southsi~ Plaza Shopping Center with regard to eliminating pedest~i~an traffic hazards. On motion of Mr. Britton, seconded by ~'~r. Driski!l, it is resolved that the ,©O0.CO from Treasurer be and he hereby is reauested to trans:.e~ ..... suni ~6 the unappropriated surplus of tbs Operating Fund to 1OE Operating Fund of the ~at er Department. On motion of Mr. Hague, seconded by Mr~Goyne, it is resolved that this Board establishes a price of not more than $100.00 for the uae of the grandstand and facilities by Mt. Cooper and others at Chesterfield Fair Grounds. On motion of Fa-.Driskill, seconded by Rir. Britton, it is resolved that the following resolution be and it hereby is adopted: WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County that Belona Arsenal may be for sale; and WHEREAS, it is the desir~ of the officials of Chesterfield County that such a great historical site should be preserved for the benefit of future generations; and WHEREAS, with the present plans for the future buildings in the Capitol Square area which will no doubt make living conditions in the present Governor's Mansion less desirable; and WHEREAS, Belona R~s~enal would make highly desirable quarters for the Governor and his dinstinguished quests; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County records its recommendations that the Governor and the General Assembly of Virginia take what steps as are necessary to acquire Belona Arsenal for a future home of the Governor oJ~ Virginia. On motion of Mr. Driskill, seconded by Mr.Britton, it is resolved that this Board make available to the Police Benevolent Association the actuarial study recently completed and defer action on this matter until such time as the Police Benevolent Association reviews the report. On motion of ~¥.Hague, seconded by Mr. Driskill, it is resolved that the 4-H Clubs be allowed to use the Exhibition Building on October 8, 1960. On motion of Mr. Hague, seconded by i~r. Britton, it is resolved that this Board request the Highway Department to hard-surface the road, from Rt. lO into the Hening SchooA and charge same to the 3¢ Road Fund of the County. On motion of Mr.Driskill, seconded by Mr.Hague, it is resolved that Mr.C.F.Stone, be authorized to attend the meeting of the NIGP in Washington in October. On motion of Mr.Britton, seconded by Mr.Driskill, it is resolved tbat.:the standard water contract in the amount of $110.O0 be and and it hereby is approved for ~'~r. B.W. Davi s. On motion of Mr.Hague, seconded by R~r. Driskill, it is resolved that as per the request of the Chesterfield County School Board, that this Board authorizes the payment of $235.~2 from the Special Scholarship Fund for the payment of a Pupil Scholarship requeated by ~. Abram G. Andrick for the school year 1959-'60, which application was in some way lost in the office of the Supt. of Schools. On motion of Mr. Driskill, seconded by Mr.Britton, it is resolved that An Ordinance to requzre ambulances and other emergency vehicles responding to first aid or emergency calls in Chesterfield County to ~e staffed with a doctor of medicine, graduate nurse or an instructor or attendants holding a valid first aid card or Certificate of advances type issued by the American Red Cross of United States Bureau of N~ines; to require any person, firm or corporation or association to obtain a permit from the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield County before organizing, advertising, holding out to the public or soliciting funds for the purpose of rendering emergency or rescue services to persons in Chesterfield County, whet~r gratuitously or non-gratuitously; and to provide punishment for the violation of the same, be introduced and its advertisement authorized for a hearing during the latter part of November, 1960. On motion of Mr. Driskill, seconded by Mr. Britton, the following resolution is adopted, subject to the approval of the County Engineer and the Conm~onwealth's Att orney: WHEREAS, Ralph E. Johnson and Mae D. Johnson, his wife; Richard C.Peyton and James E.Eden, Trustees; Noteholder; C.E.Wyatt and Leona H.Wyatt, his wife; W.Jerry Roberts and L.P.Byrne, Trustees; Noteholder; Irvin G.Craig and Helen P. Craig, his wife, being the owners, trustees an~ noteholders under certain deed of trust to all the land abutting on that certain portion of Arklow Road bounded by Arran Road, the property of Irvin G. Craig,and Lots l, Block K, and 5, Block H, Nottingham Subdivision, Section 3, Midlothian District, Chesterfield County, ~irgih~ia, hereinafter described, have filed their petition dated 1960, requesting the approval by the Board of the vacation of such portion of said road; and, %%qqEREAS, it appears that such vacation will not abri~e or destroy any of the rights o~ privileges of other property owners within the bounds of the area of land shown on the recorded plat by which such road was dedicated and on the plat attached to and made a part of said petition, and hereinafter referred to: NOWI THEREFOi~E, BE IT RESOLVED: (1) That the Board of Supervisors of ,2besterfield County, Virginia, doth hereby approve the vacation by said declarants of the following described portion of said road, to-wit: Ail that certain portion of Arklow Road as shown on the plan of Nottingham Subdivision, Section'3~ plat thereof made by Geo. M.Stephens, Jr., dated May 5,1956, recorded JUne ~1956, in Plat Book 9, Page ll~i in 'the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Chesterfield County, Virginia, and being more particularly shown and outlined in red on a map made by Engineering Department, Chesterfield County, Virginia' dated October 29, 1956, attached to said petition and made a part of said Declaration of Vacation. (2) That such vacation shall become effective upon the execution~acknow- ledgment and recordation of an appropriate declaration of vacation in form approved by the Oommonwealth's Attorney. On motion, the meeting is adjourned to October 12, 1960, at 9:00 a.m.