03-22-1978 MinutesBOARD OF SUPERVISORS
M%I~IUTES
MARCH 22, 1978
Supervisors in Attendance:
Mr. E. Merlin O'Neill, Sr., Chairman
Mrs. Joan Girone, Vice-Cb-~ rman
Mr. J. Ruff in Apperscm
Mro C. 1.. Bookman
Mr. R. Garland Dodd
Staff in Atte~rt, _-ce:
Mr.. Stanley Balderson, A~t/ng Dir. of
Ccmmmity Developmmt
Mrs. Joan Dolezal, Secretary
Mr. Richard McElfi~, Env. Eng.
Mr. Steve Hicas, County
Mr. Robert Painter, Dir.Att Uttiitiesof°mey
Mr. Ja~s Schia~, Zoning Admin.
Mr. David Wel~, Asst. DIr. of
Utilities
Mrs. Girone called the meeting to order at the Courthouse at
9:10 a.m. (EST) in the absence of the Chairman.
Mr. Dodd gave the invocation.
On motion of Mr, Bookman, seconded by Mr, Dodd, the minutes
of March 8th, 15th and 20th were approved as amended.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Painter stated his department had received a request from
Mr. M. Lee Sweetapple to discharge treated sewage effluent into
Winterpock Creek and reco_m!n_ended approval of the request subject
to the Health Department inspecting the facilities monthly.
Mrs. Girone questioned if this exception would set a precedent.
Mr. Painter stated that this has been done on one other occasion.
Mr. Bookman stated that this type of situation is rather
expensive and felt there would not be many such requests.
Mrs. Girone stated that there would have to be a stopping point,
'and inquired when that would be. Mr. Bookman explained the
filtering system which would be using chlorine, There was some
question regarding the Use of chlorine and Mr. Bookman stated the
State Water Control Board would have to police the use of chlorine
if it were prohibited. After further discussion of the matter, it
was on motion of Mr. Bookmmn, seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved
that the request of Mr. M. Lee Sweetapple to discharge treated
sewage effluent into Winterpock Creek was approved subject to
tb~ Health Department control.
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mr. Apperson, the Board approv,
an engineering a~reement with Virginia SurveYs, dst,dM arch 1,
1978, for sewer for the Drewry's Bluff area.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Painter stated the water agreements with Allied Chemical Corp
and Philip Morris Incorporated were progressing but were not
ready for Board action at this time. It was generally agreed
that chis matter be deferred.
Mr. Painter presented the Board with a list of developer sewer
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and water contracts which had been signed by the County Administra-
tor.
. Bookman,questioned why a corporation was listed as a contractor
· Welchons explained that a corporation can be listed as a contracl
tot as long asthe~rkis not over$30,000and that ~heyarequalified
Painter stated that the County had received two grants--
one in the amount of $65,720'~ and another in the amount of
$148,770 under Section 206(a) of the 1972 Amendments of the
Girone welcomed students from Thomas Dale High School and
who were present at the meeting.
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Dexter Williams stated that the Highway Department has
uested that the Board reclassify the streets in the Chester
from federal aid secondary routes to federal aid urban routes.
further discussion of the matter, it was on motion of
Dodd, seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved that the following
tion be adopted:
s, the Federal Aid-Highway Act of 1973 required that the
inia Department of Highways and Transportation realign the
Aid Highway System in Virginia by July 1, 1976, on the
is of their anticipated functiOnal usage; and
s, the existing State Federal-Aid Systems, with the excE
the Interstate System, terminated on July 1, 1976; and
s, the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors concurred wit
"1985 Highway Functional Classification" and "Realigned
id Highway Systems" for Chesterfield County as developed
the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation; and
s, the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation
recommend~ the following revisions to the functionally
ed and realigned Federal-Aid Highway Systems based on a
of the Chester Area being defined as an urban area by the
of Census;
ore, Be It Resolved To:
Transfer a segment of Route 144 from Route 145 to Route 10,
Route 144 from Route 10 to Route 619, and Route 145 from
Proctors Creek to Route 144 to the Federal-Aid Urban System
from the Federal-Aid Secondary System. These routes are being
reclassified to an Urban Minor Arterial from a Rural Major
Collector.
-Transfer a segment of Route 681 (formerly Route 10 and .06 of
new construction) from Route 10 to Route 625, and Route 625
from Route 681 to Route 619 to the Federal-Aid Urban System
from the Federal Aid Secondary System. These routes are being
reclassified to Urban Collectors from Rural Major Collectors
and Minor Arterial respectively.
Transfer a ~egment of Route 301-1 from Route 616 to Route 859
to the Federal-Aid Urban System from the Federal-Aid
Secondary System. This route will be reclassified to an Urban
Other Principal Arterial from a Rural Major Collector.
Transfer a segment of Route 10 (a part having been relocated)
from Route 301-1 to Route 681 from a Rural Minor Arterial
to an Urban connecting link of Rural Principal Arterial. This
segment of Route 10 will remain in the Federal-Aid Primary
System.
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Transfer proposed segment of Route 288 from Route 301-1 to
Route 145 from a Rural Other Principal Arterial to an Urban
connecting link of Rural Principal Arterial. This segment
will remain in the Federal-Aid Primary System.
Reclassify Route 619 from Route 625 to Route 616, and Route
1520 from Route 144 to Route 616, and Route 616 from Route
1520 to Route 301-1, and Route 1502 from the west boundary
line to Route 10 to an Urban Collector from a Rural Minor
Collector and placed in the Federal-Aid Urban System.
Be It Resolved that the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors
concurs with the revisions in the "Highway Functional Classifica-
tion and Federal-Aid Systems" for the Chester Area in Chester-
field County as developed by the Virginia Department of Highways
and Transportation...
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Dexter Williams distributed copies of the proposed Annual
Secondary System Construction Budget which totaled $2,520,299
as prepared by Mr. Covington. Mr. Covington outlined the
budget, explained items in each category, the estimated costs,
the amount of improvement~ to be made and the tentative date
for the projects to be completed. He stated that all the projects
were in the Six Year Plan and this is the budget to accomplish
those projects. He added he had included an allocation for
Ruffin Mill Road of $1,000 to set the project up but that it
would be several years before actual work would begin.
Mr. Bookman inquired about funds for Wooldridge Road.
Mr. Covington stated that several years ago this was discussed
and it was decided that it would take too much money to get
this road into the .system. Mr. McElfish stated he had been
in contact with the State Water Control Board on this matter
and he would have a slide presentation on this road in the
near future. The Board thanked Mr. Covington for working on
the proposed budget.
Mr, O'Neill joined the meeting.
!There Was some discussion regarding the abandoned Seaboard
Coast Line Railroad right-of-way in Chester. Mr. Williams
stated that the purpose of this resolution was to indicate to.the
Highway Department that the County is interested in the abandoned right-of-
way as a possible hiEhway corridor. He added further that it would be easier
and cheaper to purchase this property prior to any portion of it being sold
to adjacent landowners. 'After further 'consideration of the matter~,
it wasonmotion of Mr..Dodd~ seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved
that the.following resolution be adopted:
Whereas, the abandoned Seaboard Coast Line Railroad right-of-way
from Chester Road north of Chester to the Appomattox River at
Petersburg exhibits considerable potential as a highway corridor;
and
Whereas, Chesterfield County is not aware that this abandoned
railroad right-of-way has been thoroughly examined in terms of
engineering feasibility and cost for utilization as a highway
right-of-way.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Board of Supervisors of
Chesterfield County requests the Virginia Department of Highways
and Transportation to consider the use of the abandoned Seaboard
Coast Line Railroad right-of-way as recommended in the attached
intra-County memorandum from Stanley R. Balderson, Jr., to
Nicholas M. Meiszer, dated February 21, 1978.
Vote: Unanimous
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Mr. Dodd excused himself from the meeting.
This day the County Environmental Engineer, in accordance'with
direction from this Board, made report in writing upon his
examination of Pebble Creek Road, Pebble Creek Court, Pebble
Creek Lane and Pebble Creek Terrace in Pebble Creek, Clover
Hill District,
Upon consideration whereof and on motion of Mr. Bookman,
seconded by Mr. Apperson, it was resolved that Pebble Creek
Road, Pebble Creek Court, Pebble Creek Lane and Pebble Creek
Terrace in Pebble Creek, Clover Hill District, be and they hereby
are established as public road~.
And be it further resolved, that the Virginia Department of High-
ways and Transportation be and it hereby is requested to take
into the Secondary System, Pebble Creek Road, beginning at
Brandermill Parkway (State Route 1921) thence southeasterly
.04 mile to Pebble Creek Court, thence southeasterly .13 mile to
Pebble Creek Lane, thence southeasterly .03 mile to Pebble Creek
Terrace, thence southeasterly .23 mile to Pebble Creek Road;
Pebble Creek Court beginning at Pebble Creek Road thence north-
easterly .03 mile to a cul-de-sac; Pebble Creek Lane beginning
at Pebble Creek Road thence southwesterly .04 mile to a cul-de-
sac; Pebble Creek Terrace beginning at Pebble Creek Road thence
northeasterly .04 mile to a cul-de-sac.
These roads serve 47 lots.
And be it further resolved, that the Board of Supervisors
guarantees to the Virginia Department of Highways a 50' right-
of-way for all of these roads. Th~s section of Pebble Creek
is recorded as follows: Plat Book 25, Page 76, February 10, 1976.
Vote: Unanimous
This day the County Environmental Engineer, in accordance with
direction~ from this Board, made report in writing upon his
examination of Marbleridge Road, Marbleridge Court, Brickland
Road and Brickland Court in Briarcliff, Section 1, Clover Hill
District.
Upon consideration~whereof and on motion of'Mr. Bookman, seconded
by Mr. Apperson, it was resolved that Marbleridge Road, Marble-
ridge Court, Brickland Road and Brickland Court in Briarcliff,
Section 1, Clover Hill District, be and they hereby are
established aspublic roads.
And be it further resolved, that the Virginia Department of
Highway~ and Transportation be and it hereby is requested to
take into the Secondary System, Marbleridge Road, beginning at
its intersection with Reams Road (State Route 647) southerly
.09 mile to its intersection with Marbleridge Court and Brickland
Road thence southerly .13 mile to its intersection with Brickland
Road; Marbleridge Court, beginning at its intersection with
Marbleridge Road northwesterly .09 mile to a cul-de-sac;
Brickland Road, beginning at its intersection with Marbleridge
Road easterly .13 mile to its intersection with Brickland Court
thence south, southwesterly .17 mile to its intersection with
Marbleridge Road; Brickland Court, beginning at its intersection
with Brickland Road westerly .04 mile to a cul-de-sac. These
roads serve 65 lots.
And be it further re~olved that the Board of Supervi~or~ guarantee.
to the Virginia Department of Highways a 50' right-of-way for
all of these roads except Marbleridge Road which has a 70'
right-of-way. This section of Briarcliff is recorded as follow~:
Section 1, Plat Book 24, Page 95 and 96, October 10, 1975.
Vote: UnanLmous
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On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it was resolve¢
that $23.75 be spent from the Bermuda Dis~ri~ht 3¢ Road Fund for
the placement of stone on. Mount Clair Road by County forces.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Dexter Williams stated that he had recently been informed
that the Highway Department had moved the schedule back until
1980 for the widening of Route 60, After some further discussion
of this matter, it was on motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by
Mrs. Girone, resolved that the Highway Department expedite the
widening of Route 60 from Chippenham Parkway to Providence Road
as soon as Posaible.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Williams stated that the preallocation hearing would
be held on March 30, 1978, and in past years the County Adminis-
trator had read the Statement from the Board, Mrs. Girone
indicated that she would be present,
Mr. Dodd returned to the meeting,
Mr. Dodd stated he had calls regarding Winfree Street where the
hill had been cut down. Mr. Covington stated he would check
into the matter.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr, Dodd, it was resolved
that the County Drainage Department fill in holes 'on Oak Dale
Avenue with gravel and said gravel to be paid for with 3¢
Road Funds from Dale District.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. O'Neill inquired about pot holes on Milhorn and South Street.
Mr. Covington stated if they were where the sewer lines had been
laid it wouldbe a yearbefore they could repair the road.
Mr. O'Neill asked that Mr. Covington and Mr. Painter investigate
this matter at Milhorn and South Street.
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr, Dodd, it was resolved
that public hearings on the Community Development Block Grant
Pre-application be held on April 12th and April 26th at 10:45 a.m.
Vote: Unanimous
Dn motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Bookman, it was
resolved that $740 be appropriated from the Unappropriated Sur-
olus of the GeneralFundto330-92400-2000 to pay foranadvertisementfor
Airport Industrial Park in Plants Sites and Parks.
Vote: Unanimous
Mrs. Girone inquired if the restrictive convenants had been
relaxed at the Airport Industrial Park. Mr. O'Neill stated they
had not at this time but there was a committee consisting of
some of the present owners at the Park to look at the restrictions
Mr. Micas stated that if the restrictions were to apply to all the
property owners at the Airport an agreement would have to be made
between them as well as the County.
~rs. Girone stated she hoped a decision could be made prior to
the publication coming out. Mr. Williams stated the publication
would be in the May-June issue.
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Mr. Micas stated the ordinance establishing the annual tax levy
on various classes of property in Chesterfield had not been
advertised twice as required and recommended passing the
proposed ordinance on an emergency basis with a public hearing
to be held at 10:15 a.m. on April 12th. On motion of
Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Bookman, it was resolved that
the following ordinance be adopted on an emergency basis with
a public hearing to be held at l0:15 a.m, on April 12th:
"An Ordinance to Establish the Annual Tax Levy
on Various ClaSses of Property for the County of
Chesterfield"
Be It Ordained'by the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield that
for the year beginning on the first day of January, 1978, and
ending the thirty-first day of December, 1978, the taxes on
property in all the Magisterial Districts of the County of
Chesterfield shall be as follows:
~1. Real Property and Mobile Homes
On tracts of land, lots or improvements thereon and on
mobile homes the tax shall be $1.12 on every $100 of the
assessed value thereof.
§2. Personal Property
On automobiles, trailers, boats, boat trailers, airplanes,
other motor vehicles; and on all tangible personal
property used Or held in connection with any mining,
manufacturing or other business, trade, occupation or
profession, including furnishings, furniture and
appliances in rental units, the tax shall be $3.60 on
every $100 of the assessed value thereof,
~3. Public Service Corporation Property
(a) On that portion of the real estate and tangible
personal property of public service corporations which
has been equalized as provided in ~58-512.1 of the Code
of Virginia, as amended, the tax shall be $1.12 on every
$100 of the assessed value thereof determined by the State
Corporation Commission.
(b) On that portion of the real estate and tangible
personal property of public service corporations which has
not been equalized as provided in §58-512.1 of the Code of
Virginia, as amended, the tax shall be $3.20 on every 9100
of the assessed value thereof determined by the State
Corporation Commission.
(c) The foregoing subsections to the contrary notwith-
standing, on automobiles and trucks belonging to such
public service corporations the tax shall be $3.60 on
every $100 of assessed value thereof.
~4. Machinery and Tools
On machinery and tools used in a manufacturing or mining
business the tax shall be $1.00 on every $100 assemsed
value thereof.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Meiszer stated this time and date were scheduled for a public
hearing regarding the General Drainage Improvement Plan on the
Route 60-147 Drainage Basin. Mr, McElfish stated that this
involved a map change of approximately 400 acres. There being
no one present, it was on motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded
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by Mr. Apperson, resolved that the General Drainage Improvement
Plan for the Route 60-147 Drainage Basin established May 28,
1975, be amended as shown on the attached report of J. K. Timmons
and Associates.
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it was
resolved that the Treasurer, George W. Moore, Jr,, be authorized
to borrow $2,000,000 pursuant to SeCtion 15.1-545.1, in advance
of grants and reimbursements due the County from the Federal and
State governments for the purpose of meeting appropriations made
for the then current fiscal year. Grants shall mean grants
which the County has been formally.advised in writing it will
receive and reimbursements are moneys which either the Federal
or State governments are obligated to pay the County on account
of expenditures made in anticipation of receiving such payment
from the Federal or State governments, The loan shall be repaid
within thirty days of the time the grant or reimbursement is
received, but in any event, the loan shall be repaid within one
year from the date of its issue.
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Apperson, it was
resolved that upon request of the Treasurer, he was hereby
authorized to negotiate a short term loan not to exceed
$3,000,000 in accordance with Section 15.1-545 and 15.1-546 of
the Code of Virginia Mr tax anticipation resolution.
Vote: Unanimous
Mrs. Girone inquired if the proposed resolution adopting the
budget included the changes made by the Board. Mr. Meiszer
stated that the appropriations would be brought to the Board
for their approval as soon as possible but that this resolution
simply approved the Budget. There being no further discussion,
it was on motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Apperson,
resolved that the following resolution be adopted:
Resolution Adopting the Budget for the
County of Chesterfield
For the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1,1978
and Ending June 30, 1979
I. Adoption of Budget
Whereas, pursuant to the County Code and §15.1-160 et.
seq. of the Code of Virginia, the County Administrator has
caused to be prepared and presented to the Board of Supervisors
a proposed budget for the fiscal' year beginning July 1, 1978,
and ending June 30, 1979; and
Whereas, a synopsis of such proposed budget, including the
amounts to be received and expended as federal general revenue
sharing, has been published in the Richmond-Times Dispatch
and Petersburg Progress-Index, n~wspapers of general circulation
in the County, and notice duly gzven zn such newspapers and a
public hearing held thereon on March 15, 1978, and the estimates
of revenues and expenditures therein debated and adjusted by the
Board of Supervisors in open public meetings, all as required by
the County Code, §15.1-162 of the Code of Virg%nia, and federal
regulations applicable to general revenue sharing expenditures;
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Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Board of Supervisors
of Chesterfield County that such document and the estimates of
revenues and expenditures therein proposed by the County
Administrator and debated and adjusted by the Board of Supervisor~
are hereby adopted as the 'annual budget of the County. of Chester-
field, for informative and fiscal planning purposes only, for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 1978, and ending June 30, 1979,
and that a true and correct copy of the same, as adopted, shall
be kept on file in the records of the Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Dodd excused himself from the meeting.
Mr. Meiszer stated this time and date had been scheduled for
a public hearing regarding a long term leaSe at the Chesterfield
County Airport and explained the lease in detail. Mr. Morris
Mason was present representing Maryland Coal and Coke and
Massie Coal Company and stated the two parties had separately
signed an agreement between themselves which wou~d provide
further protection for the County regarding a joint mortgage
and the provisions for sale. He stated further that there
would be an office and storage space in the hangar and presented a
brochure by the company doing the construction. There was some
discussion regarding the aircraft to be based at the facility,
the cost of $120,000 for construction excluding site work, drainag4
problems and the size of the parcel. Mr. Dodd returned to the
meeting. After further consideration of the matter, it was on
motion of Mr, Apperson, seconded by Mr. Bookman, resolved that
the Board approved the Airport Hangar Deed of Lease between the
County and Maryland Coal. and Coke and Massie Coal Company and
subject to the following conditions and further authorized the
Chairman and County Administrator to execute the lease on
behalf of the County:
The propane tank shall be located a minimum of 22 feet from
and east of the hangar and shall be underground.
Prior to the issuance of any building permits, drainage
calculations to include pipe sizing shall be submitted to and
approved by the Division of Environmental Engineering.
Prior to the issuance of any building permit a landscaping
plan.for the north side of the hangar shall be submitted to th~
Division of Development Review for approval.
The design and color of the new hangar shall be similar to
that of the existing maintenance hangar.
Ail new paving for the taxiway shall be equal in strength to
the existing taxiway and apron paving.
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr. Apperson, the Board:
Increased Planned Budget revenue account 111-00000-8311 Shared
Expenses - Treasurer by $9,000 and appropriated $9,000 from
the Unappropriated Surplus of the General Fund to the followin
111-03130-1091 Temporary Help $15,000.00
111-03120-1091 Temporary Help 3,000.00
$18,000.00
which action is contingent upon State approval.
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Decreased Planned Budget expense account 111-01600-1040
Personnel Assistant by $230 and increased Planned~Budget
expense account 111-01600-4050 Office Equipment by $230,
Appropriated $16,550 from the Unappropriated Surplus of the
General Fund to Planned Budget expense account 111-07120-6011
New Buildings.
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr..Bookman, the Board
appropriated an additional $2,314 from the Unappropriated Surplus
of the General Fund to pay for one year's ~associate membership
in the ~Virginia Municipal League,'
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by'Mr. Dodd, the following
organizations were granted permission to conduct bingo games and/o~
raffles until December 31, 1978:
Falling Creek Elementary School P,T,A,
Enon Elementary School P,T.A,
Vote: Unanimous
It was generally agreed to defer the appointment to the Mental
Health and Mental Retardation Services Board until later in the
day.
On motion of Mrs, Girone, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board
approved the livestock claim of Mrs. Lois Toler in the amount
of $68.00 for the destruction of 18 miscellaneous fowl.
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr, Dodd, the following
erroneous tax claims were approved for payment:
Richmond Brokerage Co.
Glanda V. Towsend
Richard Thompson
Virgil C. Esteppe
Edward, Jr. and Ellen B.
Abranm
Contract Floors, Inc.
County Vehicle License
County Vehicle License
County Vehicle License
County Vehicle License
County Traffic Violation Ticket
Personal Property for 1977
County Wholesale Merchants
License
$15,00
1.25
15.00
15.00
5.00
51.12
83.38
Vote: Unmnimous
}n motion of the Board, the following resolution was adopted:
Whereas, Moses Scott retired on March 1, 1978, from the
:hesterfield County Utilities Department after serving the
[epartment and the County since February 8 1957 and advancing
a Heavy Equipment Operator; and ' '
Whereas, Mr. Scott has rendered a valuable service to the
,eople of Chesterfield County and has given unstintingly of his
~ime, efforts and abilities which often included working under
~he most adverse cOnditions; and
Whereas, it has been to the credit of the County and its
~itizens to have Mr. Scott as an employee of the Chesterfield
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County Utilities Department; and
Whereas, it is the desire of this Board to recognize his
faithful service to the County and to spread this recognition
upon the Minute Book of the Board of Supervisors of Chesterfield
County;
NoW, Therefore, Be It Resolved that this Board publicly
recognizes the demanding and diligent service ~of Mr. Moses Scott
and this Board extends on behalf of its members and the people
of Chesterfield County their appreciation and gratitude to
Mr. Scott for his many years of distinguished service to the
County;
And Be It Further Resolved that a copy of this resolution
be presented to Mr. Scott and that this resolution be
permanently recorded among the papers of this Board of Supervisor~
of Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the
following resolution was adopted:
Whereas, it is incumbent upon every good government to be
informed about conditions of the people whom it serves; and
Whereas, proper decisions about future growth, development,
expenditures and community activity must be based on accurate
information; and
Whereas, a major source of information which is vital to the
plans of government, business and industry is the population
census; and
Whereas, a census of the County of Chesterfield, Virginia,
will be conducted on Tuesday, April 4, 1978, in which all the
inhabitants thereof are to be enumerated; and
Whereas, this census will contribute most significantly to
the plans and preparations for the 1980 census of the United
States.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Chesterfield hereby declares TueSday, April 4,
1978, as "CENSUS DAY" in the~County of Chesterfield and urges
· all residents to cooperate fully with those who are charged with
the responsibility for this most important work.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Meiszer distributed copies of letters from Mr. Daniel
A. Robinson and Mr. Nelson L. St,Clair, Jr. to the Board.
On motion of Mr.~'Bookman, seconded by Mr. Apperson, the
Chairman of the Board was authorized to execute a restrictive
convenant confining the use of the well site owned by the
County in the Physic Hill Subdivision to central well purposes.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Apperson introduced Ms. Freida McNeil and Mr. Roland Pitts
of the Health Systems Agency who presented a slide presentation
on how the health systems agencies were formed throughout the
State, their purpose and goals, their organizational structure,
their membership, and its accomplishments, Mr. Apperson
thanked Ms. McNeal and Mr, Pitts for their time to bring the
Board up to date on the Agency and its work.
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Mrs. Dottie Armstrong was present to discuss the establishment
of a Chesterfield Heritage Commission. She stated that she
had presented the Board with a report at a previous meeting
and would answer any questions that the Board might have.
Mrs. Girone thanked Mrs. Armstrong for all'her hard work exploring
the interest and objectives such a commission would have.
Mr. Balderson informed Mrs. Armstrong that there were some
grants available for owners of historical sites to restore them
if they were listed on the federal register. Mr. Bookman stated
that in his area there was a site on the Ryder property which was
fast encroaching with subdivisions that she might be interested in
After further discussion of the matter, it was on motion of
Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Bookman, resolved that a Heritage
Commission be established with the following recommendations being
approved:
That a Chesterfield Heritage Commission be established, 5
members to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors, 5 members
to be elected by the District Associations and other members
considered necessary to the fulfillment of the objectives.
There will be no less than 10 and no more than 20 members on
the Commission. A yearly schedule of no less than six meeting~
will be a matter of public record.
Chesterfield Heritage Association. The Commission will serve
as the Board of Directors for the county-wide, dues-paying
membership of the Chesterfield Heritage Association. No less
than two meetings (including annual meeting) will be held
annually by the Association.
District Associations. The five District Associations will
serve as the grassroot community involvement level of the
Chesterfield Heritage Association, electing a chairman who
will also be a member of the Commission and a member of
the Board of Directors of the county-wide Association. The
District Association will determine meeting times and group
structure in accordance with local decisions with one
exception. The election of the chairman must coincide
with timing necessary for elections at the annual meeting of
the Chesterfield Heritage Association.
2. That the following objectives be adopted:
To promote an interest in Chesterfield County history,
early culture and on-going cultural development.
To promote knowledge of archeological sites and
buildings of historic importance.
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To encourage owners in the preservation, conservation and
restoration of historic sites and properties.
To encourage continued historic research and publishing
of findings.
To encourage appropriate protective measures for historic
and archeological sites and buildings of recognized
historic importance.
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To promote the designation of county landmarks for
official recognition.
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To promote an interest in Civil War history as it
affected Chesterfield County.
To encourage further documentation of post 1860
structures not included in the official survey or
the Chesterfield Historic Site Book published in 1978.
To provide special recognition for outstanding examples
of 20th Century and contemporary architecture and sites
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of potential historic significance.
10. To cooperate with other organizations and agencies in
promoting these objectives.
11. The' foregoing guidelines of organization and objectives
to be incorporated into the by-laws of any unit adopting
by-laws or standing rules of policies and practices.
12. The Countywill cooperate with the Commission for the
use of its facilities for meetings whenever possible.
Vote: Unanimous
Mr. Doddstated that Point of RocksParkmight be aninterestingsite to
On motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the Board
commended Mrs. Dottie Armstrong for an outstanding job, giving
so much of her time and talent to the establishment of the
Heritage Commission.
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mrs. Girone, seconded by Mr. Apperson, the Board
went into Executive Session to discuss real estate matters.
Vote: Unanimous
Reconvening:
78SR048
In Bermuda Magisterial District, Mr. Randolph E, Browder, Sr.
requested a renewal of a Mobile ~Home Permit to park a mobile
home on property which he owns and better known as Belmeade,
Block 6, Lots 20-23, Ravindale Avenue (unimproved) Tax Map
98-6 (Sheet 32). '
Mr. Browder was present. There being no opposition, it was on
motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mrs. Girone, resolved that this
request be approved for a period of five years,
Vote: Unanimous
78SR049
In Bermuda Magisterial District, Mr. Joel E. Fulghum
requested a renewal of a Mobile Home Permit to park a mobile
home on property which he owns and better known as 4210 W.
Hundred Road. Tax Map 115-7 (1) parcel 14 (Sheet 32).
Mr. Fulghum was present. There being no opposition, it was on
motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mrs, Girone, resolved that this
request be approved for a period of five years.
Vote: Unanimous
78S050
In Bermuda Magisterial District, Mr, Paul M. Wilkins requested
a Mobile Home Permit to park a mobile home on property belonging
to Jerry Robinson, son-in-law of the applicant, andbetter known
as 4401 Hyde Park Drive. Tax Map 115-15 (2) South Chester Block
6, Lot 15A, 16A, 17A and 18A (Sheet 32). '
Mrs. Robinson was present, Mr. Dodd stated that even though no
one was present in opposition he had been contacted and there
were those who did object. After 'further discussion of the
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matter, Mr. Dodd suggested that this request be deferred until
Mrs. Robinson could contact those people who were objecting.
Mrs. Robinson agreed, On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by
Mr. Bookman, this request was deferred until April~26, 1978.
Vote: Unanimous
78S005
In Dale Magisterial District, J. H. Martin Contractor, Inc.
requested rezoning from Residential (R-7) to General Business
(B-3) of a .88 acre parcel fronting approximately 50 feet on
Iron Bridge Road and located approximately 500 feet east of its
intersection with Canasta Drive. Tax Map 66-1 (1) parcel 3-3
(Sheet 22).
Mr. Martin was present · and stated the conditions were acceptable. There
b~ing no opposition, it was on motion'of Mr~ Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dodd,
· resolved that this request be approved subject ~to the following conditions:
A 50 ft. wide buffer strip shall be provided along the
front property line. No buildings, parking, driveways or
access to'Route 10 shall be permitted through this buffer
strip.·
A 20 ft. wide Buffer strip shall also be imposed along the
rear of the subject parcel. This buffer shall be left in
its natural condition with no clearing or grading permitted.
No buildings, parking or driveways shall be permitted within
this buffer strip. With the imposition of this condition,
the 20 ft. buffer required along the east side of the parcel
3-2, Tax Map 66-1 (1) that was imposed by Condition
Number 2, Case Number 74S042 shall be deleted.
Vote: Unanimous
78S006
In Dale Magisterial District, A, T. Adams and J, H. Martin,
Jr. requested rezoning from Residential (R-7) to General
Business (B-3) of a 8.65 acre parcel fronting approximately
250 ft. on Iron Bridge Road and located approximately 550 feet
east of its intersection with Canasta Drive. Tax Map 66-1
(1) parcel 3 (Sheet 22).
Mr. Martin was present and stated the conditions were acceptable.
Mr. Danielson representing Morrissett Funeral Home was present.
Mr. Apperson stated that all had met and agreed to the conditions
There being no opposition, it was on motion of Mr. Apperson,
seconded by Mr. Dodd,~resolved that this request be approved
subject to the following conditions:
1. The following buffers shall be required:
Along the south side (adjacent to Route 10), a 50 ft.
wide buffer strip.
b. Along the rear (north side), a 25 ft. buffer strip.
c. Along the eastern side, a 25 ft. buffer strip.
Those areas within these buffers greater than 200 square
feet in area that have been stripped shall be replanted with
Virginia native cedar and whitepines obtaining a height of
at least six (6) feet.
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Only one access to Route 10, a maximum of 50' wide, shall
be permitted through the buffer Strip along the south
property line. Outside of this access through the southern
buffer no driveways, parking, buildings or outside storage
shall be permitted in any of the buffer strips.
Vote: Unanimous except for Mr,' Bookman.
Abstention: Mr. Bookman because he was concerned about B-3
zoning without a plan,
78S014
In Matoaca Magisterial District, Freddie W. and Fay J, Nicholas
requested rezoning from Convenience Business (B-i) to
Residential (R-7) of a .7 acre parcel fronting approximately
100 feet on Chesterfield Avenue and located approximately
50 feet north of its intersection with Stewart Avenue and better
known as 21501 and 21503 Chesterfield Avenue. Tax Map 182-14
(1) parcel 23 (Sheet 53/54). Mr. Nicholas was present.
There being no opposition, it was on motion of Mr. O'Neill.
seconded by Mrs. Girone, resolved that this request be
approved.
Vote: Unanimous
78S015
In Bermuda Magisterial District, Melvin .Dean Whittington
requested rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Residential (R-12)
of a 23.80 acre parcel fronting approximately 650 feet on
Branders Bridge Road and located opposite its intersection
with Bradley's Bridge Road, Tax Map 131 (1) parcel 37 (Sheet 40)
Mr, Whittington was present to answer any questions, There
being no opposition, it was on motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by
Mr. Apperson, resolved that this request be approved,
Vote: Unanimous
78S017
In Bermuda Magisterial District, Taylor Parker Co,, Inc.
requested rezoning from Community Business (B-2) and
Residential (R-7) to General Business (B-3) of 6.75 acres of
three parcels fronting approximately 380 feet on Jefferson
Davis Highway and located approximatelY 170 feet north of its
intersection with Drewry's Bluff Road, Tax Map 67-3 (1) parcels
22, 24 'and 24,1 (Sheet 23).
Mr. E. K. Jordan was present and stated the conditions were
acceptable. There being no opposition present, it was on
motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mr. Apperson,. resolved that
this request be approved subject to the condition that a buffer
having a minimum width of 35 feet be provided along all
property lines that adjoin residential zoning. This buffer
shall be left' in its present condition with no clearing, grading
or disturbing of existing vegetation permitted. This buffer
restriction Shall be eliminated if and when adjacent property is
rezoned for commercial or industrial use.
Vote: .Unanimous
78S018
In Bermuda Magisterial District, Steven D, Barker requested
rezoning from Agricultural (A) to General Industrla% (M-2) of
a 16.29 acre parcel fronting approximately 775 feet on Old
Hundred Road and located approximately 600 feet west of its
intersection with 'Lawing Drive,' Tax Map 134~1 (1) part of
parcel 13-1 (Sheet 42),
Mr. Barker was present and stated the conditions were agreeable~
There being no opposition, it was on motion of Mr. Dodd,
seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved that this request be
approved subject to the condition that a buffer be provided
along the north property line of the subject parcel having a
width of not less than 65 feet, This buffer shall be left
in its present vegetation condition with no clearing or
grading permitted with the exception of.one 50 ft, wide area
for access to the parcel, No buildings, parking area or drive-
way shall be permitted within this buffer.
Vote: Unanimous
78S023
In Clover Hill Magisterial District, GeOrge B, Sowers, Jr.
requested rezoning from Agricultural (A)to ReSidential (R-9)
of a 50 acre parcel fronting approximately 128 feet on Hicks
Road and located approximately 1700 feet southeast of its
intersection with South Providence Road, Tax Map 39-2 (1)
parcel 18 and Tax Map 39-3 (1) part of Parcel 1 (Sheet 14),
Mr. Sowers was present and stated he had originally applied
for Residential (R-7) but would go with ~the recommendation
for Residential (R-9). There being no opposition, it was on
motion of Mr, Bookman, seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved
that this request for Residential (R-9) be approved.
Vote: Unanimous
78S019
In Clover Hill Magisterial District, W. G, Speeks requested
an amendment to a previously granted Conditional Use
(Case #74S054) for Planned Development to delete the
requirement for the extension of the proposed Terrybluff Drive
to Route 360 on a parcel fronting approximately 380 feet on
Route 360 and located approximately 880 feet east of its
intersection with Cedaroak Road and being part of the 360
Commercial Park. Tax Map 49-6 (1) parcels 1 and 2 (Sheet 14).
Mr. Speeks was present and stated the conditions were agreeable.
There being no opposition, it was on motion of Mr. Bookman,
seconded by Mr. Apperson, resolved that this request be
approved subject to the~condition that the applicants shall be
required to record Terrybluff Drive to the north line of the
Speeks Oil Company property. EXtension of Terrybluff Drive
to Route 360 shall not be required, until such time as develop-
ment of the Specks Oil Company property occurs.
Vote: Unanimous
78S020 and 78S021
In Clover Hill Magisterial District, W. C, Cheatham, Jr.
requested a Conditional Use to permit a commercial boat
storage business in anAgricultural (A) District on a parcel
fronting approximately 210 feet on Tomahawk Drive and located
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approximately 1,000 feet south of its intersection with Route
360. Tax Map 62-6 (1) parcel 9 and Tax Map 62-10 (1) parcel
4 (Sheet 20).
In Clover Hill Magisterial District, County Heating and Air
Conditioning Corp. requested a Conditional Use to operate a
sheet metal shop in an Agricultural (A) District on a parcel
located approximately 100 feet off the southwest line of
Tomahawk Drive and located approximately 1,000 feet south of
its intersection with Route 360, Tax Map 62-10 (1) parcel 4
(Sheet 20).
There being no opposition, it was on motion of Mr. Bookman,
seconded by Mr, Dodd, resolved that these requests 'be~approved
subject to the following conditions:
These Conditional Use permits shall be valid for a period
of not to exceed two (2) years from date of approval. At
that time, if the owners wish to continue these businesses,
a new application shall be filed,
These Conditional Uses shall be granted to and for Mr. W. C.
Cheatham, Jr. only and shall not be transferrable nor run
with the land.
Ail activity connected with these uses shall be conducted
entirely within enclosed existing buildings. No new
buildings or additions to existing buildings shall be
permitted.
4. No signs shall be permitted,
5. This will be the only commercial use granted until a master plan has been
developed for this parcel of land,
Vote: Unanimous
78S022
In Bermuda Magisterial District, Oswald Ogden Paredes requested
a Conditional Use to permit a second dwelling on a parcel of
land fronting approximately 162 feet on Petersburg Street and
located opposite,of its intersection with Snead Street and better
known as 12501 Petersburg Street. Tax Map 115-12 (1) parcel 1
and 2-2 (Sheet 32).
Mr. Paredes was present and stated that the purpose of his
request was to permit his mother to live in an upstairs garage
apartment because she was 80 years old and needed to have
someone close by. Mr. Dodd stated he understood the situation
but he could not approve this request with all the opposition
from the surrounding neighbors, After further discussion of
this matter, it was on motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by
Mrs. Girone, resolved that this request be denied.
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Dodd, it was
resolved that the policy of the5%Finders Feeforanyone se~ing a sale
for land at the Chesterfield County Airport Industrial Park
is hereby terminated effective March 22, 1978,
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mr. Bookman, seconded by Mr, Apperson, it was
resolved that the County offer a counterproposal to the offer
made by C. P. Vaughan's client for the purchase of a County-
owned home on Dimock Drive which would be that the purchasers
rather than the owners (the County) pay the closing costs,
Vote: Unanimous
On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mr. Apperson, Mr. Bob Allen
was appointed to the Mental Health and Men~al Retardation
ServiCes Board effeCtiv~im~ediately until D~Cember 31, 1980,
~Vote: .Unanimous
Mr. John Smith of Midlothian Magisterial District presented
the Board with a petition requesting the installation of
sewer lines in the near future for the Midlothian Fire Station
area. The Board,~accepted the petition and ~tated they would
have staff investigate the matter.
Mr. O'Neill and Mr, Dodd excused themselves from the meeting,
On motion of Mr, Apperson, seconded by Mr. Bookman, the
Board adjourned at 4:35 p,m, until 9:00 a.m. on April 12, 1978,
Vote: Unanimous
lq'Mho2as M. Meisze~J~
Administrator
E. Merlin O'Neill,
Chairman
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