02-24-2001 MinutesBOARD OF SUPERVISORS/PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION
MINUTES
February 24, 2001
Supervisors in Attendance:
Mrs. Renny B. Humphrey, Chairman
Mr. Kelly E. Miller, Vice Chrm.
Mr. J. L. McHale, III
Mr. Arthur S. Warren
Mr. Edward B. Barber
Mr. Lane B. Ramsey
County Administrator
Planning Commission Members
in Attendance:
Mr. Harry L. Marsh, Chairman
Mr. Sherman Litton, Vice Chrm.
Mr. Russell J. Gulley
Mr. Daniel Gecker
County Staff in Attendance:
Ms. Marilyn Cole
Asst. County Admin.
Ms. Becky Dickson, Dir.,
Budget and Management
Ms. Lisa Elko,
Clerk
Mr. Thomas E. Jacobson,
Dir., Planning
Mr. Donald Kappel, Dir.,
Public Affairs
Mr. John McCracken, Dir.,
Transportation
Mr. Steven L. Micas
County Attorney
Mr. James J. L. Stegmaier,
Deputy Co. Admin.,
Management Services
Mr. M. D. Stith, Jr.,
Deputy Co. Admin.,
Community Development
Ms. Humphrey and Mr. Marsh called the joint meeting to order
at 9:10 a.m.
Ms. Humphrey and Mr. Marsh welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Mr. Ramsey introduced Ms. Mary Ruth Burton of Burton-Fuller
Management, Incorporated, Facilitator for the day. She
presented a brief outline of the day. The proposed outcomes
for the day were to review the elements of growth management
that Chesterfield has in place; to recognize changes from the
past; to build an awareness of area development trends and how
other fast growing communities are approaching their growth
challenges; to have a good discussion of our future goals, our
preferred vision of the future; and given our vision, determine
what additional tools we have to explore to manage Chesterfield
County's vision.
Mr. Jacobson made a presentation of the County's growth and
development during the 1970s and 1980s which included
information on development patterns, typical commercial
development, status of the comprehensive plan and development
standards, economic development, resource preservation, along
with other growth issues.
Discussion ensued regarding the fastest growing Counties and
Cities in Virginia from 1990 to 1999, infill areas vs. planned
growth areas, and past economic development issues.
Mr. Allan Carmody reviewed capital project budgeting
strategies, trends in capital funding initiatives and
highlighted the county's use of cash proffers, and some
statistics associated with the cash proffer program.
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There was general discussion regarding cash proffers.
Mr. John McCracken made a presentation regarding the County
Thoroughfare Plan, the funding for highway improvements in the
county, the costs of recent highway projects. He made a
comparison of highway levels of service and the miles of roads
with no shoulders carrying more than 4,000 vehicles per day.
Mr. Warren recognized the contributions by Mr. John Cog]Dill who
was in attendance, for his work on the Commonwealth
Transportation Board and all that he did to assist Chesterfield
in his capacity on that Board.
Mr. Barber suggested that the County consider using local debt
to improve the road system.
There was general discussion regarding alternative methods of
dealing with road improvements, and completion of Route 288.
Mr. Marsh introduced Mr. Cecil Sears of Rountrey and
Associates. Mr. Sears reported on housing and employment
trends and projections for the metropolitan area and
Chesterfield County. This included regional performance,
jurisdictional performance, and future growth trends. Mr.
Sears suggested that we "treat our population like an economic
resource.
It was generally agreed to recess for lunch.
Mrs. Humphrey introduced the Honorable Debbie Ritter, Member
of City Council, City of Chesapeake who gave an overview of the
Virginia High Growth Coalition during lunch. Their focus has
become three pronged; 1) to determine who they are; 2) to band
together to achieve their priorities; 3) to fight legislation
regarding land use which is their number one priority.
Ms. Ritter provided an overview regarding the growth and
development in the City of Chesapeake, presented alternative
tools for land approaches, discussed the concept of open space
preservation, followed by a question and answer session.
Reconvening:
Board and Commission members brainstormed and discussed
development of our preferred future goals for Chesterfield
County.
Brainstorming focused on orderly development, sustaining
neighborhoods, quality economic development, shaping aesthetic
character, preserving important resources, water quality, and
open space preservation.
Mr. Uri Avin, Principal, LDR International presented
alternative tools and approaches for development. He discussed
approaches such as: Coordinating land use and transportation,
coordinating land use and utilities, and coordinating [land use
and fiscal outcomes. He discussed tools such as adequate public
facilities ordinances, and open space preservation. There was
a brief question and answer session after the presentation.
Discussion took place focusing on the concept of "testing" the
comprehensive plan with the goal in mind of understanqing the
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implications of the current adopted land use recommendations
at build out on the county's infrastructure (roads, water and
sewer, and public facilities such as schools, libraries, etc.)
It was suggested that the results of the comprehensive plan
"test" should be compared to the '~vision" of the county's future
that citizens hold. Two approaches to gaining citizen input
in the identification of the county's '~vision" included a grass
roots visioning process and/or an appointed committee. The
discussion continued and included the following topics: using
the '~test" information as staff reviews zoning cases; exploring
ways of legally phasing development and making such a part of
the comprehensive plan; and, exploring tiered cash proffers
based on the comprehensive plan.
There was a consensus to have Mr. Ramsey and staff come back
to the Board and Commission with a proposal for "testing" the
plan and undertaking a citizen oriented visioning process.
Mr. Warren suggested serious consideration be given to imposing
a moratorium on residential zoning cases while we are in the
process of testing the plan.
Mr. Ramsey expressed appreciation to Board of Supervisors and
Planning Commission members for the time taken to discuss the
future of the county. Mr. Miller expressed appreciation to
county and planning staff for their time and efforts in
preparing for the work session. Mr. Warren expressed
appreciation to the citizens for attending the session.
On motion of Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. McHale, the Board of
Supervisors adjourned at 4:40 p.m. to February 28, 2001 at 3:30
p.m. at the Public Meeting Room for a regularly scheduled
meeting.
Ayes: Humphrey, Miller, Barber, McHale and Warren.
Nays: None.
Renny Bush Humphrey
Chairman
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