20HP0100
CASE NUMBER: 20HP0100
Applicant: Matthew & Melissa Carr
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY,
VIRGINIA
MIDLOTHIAN DISTRICT
AND RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors Meeting (BOS):
OCTOBER 23, 2019
MELISSA CARR (804-387-6638)
Planning Department Case Manager:
RACHEL CHIEPPA (804-748-1778)
1.4 Acres 920 Mt. Hermon Rd
REQUEST
Landmark Designation for the Hallsboro Store.
SUMMARY
Designation of Hallsboro Store as a Chesterfield County Historical Landmark. This store is one of the
best-preserved stores of its period in Chesterfield. The designation will apply to the structure only.
RECOMMENDATION
HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
APPROVAL
COMMITTEE
(9/17/19)
PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVAL
(9/17/19)
PLANNING APPROVAL
Presence of special historical interest related to local, state and national
history
STAFF
Designation will not cause significant adverse effect on future development
Complies with the Comprehensive Plan
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
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Comprehensive Plan
Classification: CONSERVATION/RECREATION
The designation suggests the property is appropriate for Conservation/Recreation which is
appropriate for state and county parklands, and privately-owned land held in voluntary
Federal,
public or private trust for the purpose of preserving or promoting its natural function, character
or historic significance.
Surrounding Land Uses and Development
Hallsboro Rd.
Mt. Hermon Rd.
Single Family
Uses
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: Rachel Chieppa (804-748-1778) chieppar@chesterfield.gov
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The Hallsboro Store (Attachment 1) was built in 1851 and represents one of the best-preserved
stores of its period in Chesterfield. Originally, Hallsboro Store was built as a commissary for a large
tannery; however, when the tannery was transformed into a pulpwood and excelsior mill, the
commissary was sold and used as a general merchandise store and post office. Both the store and
the tannery were built by a local business booster and author, W.W. Baker. Hallsboro Store is a two-
story frame building with a hipped slate roof. It has its original front porch, side door hood, and
bracketed eaves. The Store still contains the original counter, shelving, floors (upstairs), and
windows. The building is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is registered
as a Virginia Historic Landmark.
The building is currently open and has been in operaHallsboro
.
COMPREHESIVE PLAN
The Comprehensive Plan speaks to the importance of preserving historic and cultural resources.
Specifically, the following guidelines and recommendations support this designation:
Historic Designations: Encourage voluntary local, state and national historic
landmark and district designations through incentive programs. Consider
designation of only that area necessary to accomplish preservation thereby affording
the option for future use of the remaining area. (Chapter 8: Historical and Cultural
Resources)
See Chapter 10 Historic Preservation guideline on LU5
AREA DEVELOPMENT TRENDS
The area along Mt. Hermon Road is characterized by residential uses on large, non-subdivided
parcels. Nearby historically designated properties include the Hallsborough Tavern. Agricultural uses
are also found in the area. Residential subdivision is occurring to the east of this location and is
anticipated to continue moving westward.
HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION FINDINGS
The historic landmark designation is representative of, and compatible with, existing and anticipated
area development, and is supported by the countywide Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive
Plan also suggests that only that area necessary to accomplish preservation be designated. Hallsboro
Store remains in its historic setting. The proposed designation will not have an adverse effect on the
elopment.Staff recommendsthat new historic designations be placed on
structures only unless the land itself has specific historic value (such as a battlefield, formally
designed garden or known archaeological artifacts).
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CASE HISTORY
Applicant Submittals
7/18/19 Application submitted
Preservation Committee Meeting
Issues Discussed:
The Preservation Committee, the applicant and staff attended
this meeting at the Community Development Building
7/30/2019
Preservation Committee recommended that the building only
be designated
No opposition to the historic landmark designation was
expressed at the meeting
Joint Planning Commission/Historic Preservation Committee Public Hearing
Citizen Comments
No one spoke in favor or opposed to this request
HPC Recommendation: APPROVAL
Motion: Daniels Second: Cogbill
AYES: Howe, Daniels, Cogbill, Dutton, Morris, Scherzer
9/17/2019
CPC Recommendation: APPROVAL
Motion: Jones Second: Stariha
AYES: Jackson, Freye, Jones, Sloan, Stariha
The Board of Supervisors at their 6pm public meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, will
consider this request.
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ATTACHMENT 1
HALLSBORO STORE
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REVITALIZATION
Staff Contact: Carl Schlaudt (804-318-8674) schlaudtc@chesterfield.gov
COUNTY TRANPORTATION
Staff Contact: Steve Adams (804-748-1037) adamst@chesterfield.gov
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Staff Contact: Adam Wilkerson (804-674-2384) adam.wilkerson@vdot.virginia.gov
UTILITIES
Staff Contact: Jamie Bland (804-751-4439) blandj@chesterfield.gov
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Staff Contact: Rebeccah Ward (804-748-1028) WardR@chesterfield.gov
FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Staff Contact: Anthony Batten (717-6167) battena@chesterfield.gov
SCHOOLS
Staff Contact: Atonja Allen (804-318-8740) atonja_allen@ccpsnet.net
LIBRARIES
Staff Contact: Jennifer Stevens (804-751-4998) stevensj@chesterfield.gov
PARKS AND RECREATION
Staff Contact: Stuart Connock (804-751-4484) ConnockS@chesterfield.gov
The proposed request will not impact these facilities.
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