2020-03-11 MinutesHOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
March 11, 2020
Supervisors in Attendance:
Ms. Leslie A. T. Haley, Chair
Mr. Kevin P. Carroll, Vice Chair
Mr. James A. Ingle, Jr.
Mr. Christopher M. Winslow
Mr. James M. Holland
Dr. Joseph P. Casey
County Administrator
Ms. Haley called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board
approved the minutes of February 19, 2020, as submitted.
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None.
2. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE AGENDA ITEMS AND ADDITIONS,
DELETIONS OR CHANGES IN THE ORDER OF PRESENTATION
There were no requests to postpone agenda items, additions,
deletions or changes in the order of presentation at this time.
3. WORK SESSIONS
3.A. EVERYDAY EXCELLENCE - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
Mr. David Johnson, Director of Risk Management, shared the
county's commitment as an employer to provide a safe workplace
and protect the environment. He discussed the Culture of Safety
initiative which focuses on empowering employees to create a
safe workplace, to make safe decisions, to receive training to
safely perform their job duties, and to take their safety
knowledge into their communities. He stated the General Services
Fleet Services Division has been a great partner and has
demonstrated leadership in this effort.
Mr. Clay Bowles, Director of General Services, stated Fleet
Services has achieved over 480 days (over 160,000 work hours)
�. without a lost -time accident since last month. He further stated
all General Services divisions participate in quarterly
Environmental Health and Safety management reviews to review
trends, causes of injuries, and near misses. He stated Risk
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Management participates in staff meetings and training sessions
in order to better understand how the various divisions work,
resulting in policies and procedures which allow performance of
tasks safely. He further stated Workers Compensation costs and
OSHA recordables have remained very low considering the overall
scope of operations and type of work performed. He introduced
several members of the Environmental Health and Safety team who
meet quarterly to keep safety and environmental stewardship in
focus.
Mr. Carroll stated the Fleet Services divi$ion always did an
excellent job of maintaining his police vehicle, and it is an
important service to public safety personnel as well as the
community.
3.8. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S PROPOSED FY2021 BUDGET
Dr. Casey stated all of the proposed budget information was
released last Thursday night, and a press conference was held
on Friday. He further stated today staff will present their
information and answer questions. He expressed appreciation to
Mr. Matt Harris, Deputy County Administrator, and his staff for
their great effort to prepare the proposed budget. He discussed
a misunderstanding on the part of a news reporter relating to
the difference between the Chesterfield Education Foundation
and the Chesterfield Education Association and stated the
reporter made the clarification once it was brought to his
attention. He briefly reviewed the remaining proposed budget
timeline.
3.B.1. SCHOOLS UPDATE
Dr. Daugherty provided the Board with an update on the one-time
funding received from the Board in November 2019. He thanked
the Board and county staff for their assistance. He discussed
the School Board's vision, mission, and goals. He noted all 61
schools in the county are fully accredited for the second year
in a row.
Dr. Thomas Taylor, Deputy Superintendent, introduced Robert
Meister, the new Chief Financial Officer for Schools. He
expressed appreciation to Mr. Harris and his team for their
assistance. He noted the five-year plan is not included in the
presentation and stated the new School Board desires to have
the Board be a part of creating that plan. He reviewed the
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) goals of planning for major
maintenance and major assets in a proactive and cyclical manner;
relieving overcrowding and managing growth; responding to
facility condition and age of buildings; and enhancing
operational efficiency.
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Dr. Daugherty discussed
combining the central offices
for more
efficient use of space
and opening
high school seats the at
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Chesterfield Technical
Center (CTC)
on Hull Street.
He also
discussed expansion
of Career
and Technical
Education
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programming at Hull Street by establishing an Innovation Center.
He reviewed access to John Tyler Community College campuses for
the Early College Academy. He stated Schools appreciates the
opportunity to use the old Harrowgate Elementary School site to
relieve growth pressure at other schools and/or use as a swing
school for rebuilds and new builds.
Dr. Casey stated the county is reserving funding for combining
the central office, and General Services is working with Schools
to identify potential sites and outfit office space. He further
stated by May he hopes the Board and School Board will have
discussions about the desired site and can position the budget
accordingly for those monies in reserve. He discussed
potentially having the CTC at Hull Street open as a high school
at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year.
Mr. Winslow expressed appreciation for creating more programming
capacity at CTC Hull.
In response to Mr. Ingle's question relative to the CISCO
Systems Cybersecurity Program, Dr. Daugherty stated the program
is being moved in order to expand it.
Mr. Ingle stated that program is doing a great job working with
business partners to raise funds to outfit the classrooms.
Mr. Carroll also expressed appreciation for freeing up space at
CTC Hull.
Dr. Daugherty stated high school students taking courses at JTCC
receive the benefits of college students.
Mr. Carroll concurred with Mr. Ingle regarding the JTCC program,
noting Chesterfield is one of only three counties in the state
fortunate enough to have two community college campuses.
Dr. Taylor provided details of the Appomattox Regional
Governor's School, noting county students account for 35.3
percent of enrollment, but Schools has only one vote on the
Regional Board and 24.5 percent of ARGS revenue. He discussed
grants, including Federal Title funds and Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) grants, which are 4 percent
of the total budget, and he reviewed the list of federal grant
funds. He provided details of federal food services funds and
the financial plan for food service. He transitioned his
presentation to the School Board's FY21 Operating Financial
Plan, noting the primary focus continues to be Instruction. He
stated the breakdown of expenditures equates to 78 percent
salaries/benefits; 10 percent debt/transfers; and 12 percent
operating costs. He reviewed the balanced budget which includes
items to honor federal, state, and local requirements and
agreements; right -sizing special education transportation;
allocating $2 million for preventive maintenance; some human
resources background checks and licensure fees; television
engineering for public meetings; x-2 literacy diagnostic tool;
and a fund for replacement of musical instruments. He stated
the big news is that staffing in the budget adequately meets
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growth projection; meets the state's Standards of Quality (SOQ);
and meets local IDEA Maintenance of Education (MOE) obligations.
Dr. Casey discussed predictive statistics and enrollment models,
and he stated the model is being used to predict September
enrollment. He further stated the accuracy of this model will
be tested by comparing results with Census data.
Dr. Taylor used a popcorn analogy to illustrate that students
and schools are different and they need different support to
pop. He stated the goal is to get all students to pop, and they
need different supports to do so. He discussed differentiated
school-based funding to address poverty, special education, and
English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction. He also
discussed re-establishment of the differentiated staffing pool.
He provided statistics on poverty in the county, noting a family
of four making less than $46,435 (about 38 percent of the
county's student population) qualifies for federal free lunch.
He stated the county has more students living in poverty than
the City of Richmond has students. He further stated a first-
year teacher in the county makes $45,817 per year, and if he or
she was a single parent with three children, the children would
qualify for federal free and reduced lunch. He discussed ways
compensation is being addressed including a two percent salary
increase in the FY21 financial plan; a Request for Information
(RFI) to study salary decompression and other factors tied to
compensation; and a commitment from both the School Board and
Board of Supervisors to resolve this issue.
Ms. Haley stated the county is having collaborative
conversations with regional partners to capture true
information. She further stated this is not a one-time fix and
significant progress has been made.
Dr. Taylor stated management practices and fiscal policies are
important to ensure this is not repeated.
Mr. Winslow stated the Audit and Finance Committee has seen the
culmination of decades of issues that have piled up and he
welcomes a commitment to fiscal prudence.
Dr. Casey discussed the timeline for presenting the results and
implementation strategies of the teacher salary study to the
School Board and the Board of Supervisors. He stated he hopes
the results of the public safety study will also be available
to the Board of Supervisors at that same time. He expressed his
goal to provide the county's General Assembly delegation with
the results of the teacher salary study. He explained a possible
mid -year implementation to add an ongoing $2.5 million from the
general fund to teacher salaries and then an additional $2.5
million effective July 1, 2021 for a total of $5 million toward
the cost. He discussed identifying areas of cost savings and
consolidating those savings into a bucket for public safety and
teachers.
Mr. Carroll stated this Board is committed to solving this issue
on both the Schools and county side. He further stated he wants
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salaries to be competitive to prevent turnover due to
insufficient compensation packages.
Dr. Casey stated with this salary study he is hopeful the
consultants will address the rest of county and Schools
workforces. He further stated this is not a one-time catch-up
but a mindset of how to stay current going forward. He stated
this is a unique opportunity to align our twelve-month
workforces to be a unified workforce with unified job
descriptions and competitive salaries.
Dr. Taylor concluded his presentation with a discussion of items
not included in the proposed budget such as staffing for nurses,
Coordinator of Special Education (CSE) contract extension, and
other requests that will be placed in outlying years of the
five-year financial plan. He thanked the Board for its support
and commitment to public education. He presented a letter to
the Board requesting a bond referendum to support capital
projects.
Mr. Holland expressed his goal to have an exceptional teacher
salary structure in place within three years.
Discussion ensued relative to teacher reimbursement for training
classes and supplies as well as the progression of the
Chromebook program.
Mr. Holland stated he hopes for a change in state and federal
support for education.
Discussion ensued relative to per -student funding, teachers
using their take-home pay to buy supplies, and the purchase and
maintenance of playground equipment.
Mr. Ingle stated he understands the new School Board's learning
curve. He suggested that the county, Schools, and regional
partners lobby the state together to address unfunded state
mandates. He expressed his concern that the two percent merit
increase may disqualify new teachers from the federal free lunch
program by $298.
In response to Mr. Winslow's question, Dr. Taylor stated the
ballpark figure for a teacher's total compensation package is
$70,000 when you factor in benefits.
3.B.2. FY2021 COUNTY/BUDGET OVERVIEW
Mr. Harris presented the Board with a summary of the operational
piece of the FY21 budget. He stated almost 85 percent of the
increase in revenue is dedicated to public safety and education.
He stated the county's investment policy prohibits the ownership
of stocks and the county does not have direct exposure on that
front. He further stated the real estate numbers are known
entirely through December 2020. He stated the core fundamentals
are still strong, and the county is not over-extended in the
Five -Year Plan. He further stated the county observes a
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generally cautious forecast in consumer categories, and staff
is performing monthly revenue reviews. He stated final state
revenue results are being evaluated and will resolve on April
8, 2020. He noted the proposed budget is available to the public
on the county's Blueprint website.
Dr. Casey stated the county is being mindful of citizen concerns
relative to coming out in public due to the spread of the
Coronavirus.
Mr. Harris stated there will be two Facebook Live events which
will allow citizens to participate if they are unwilling or
unable to attend a public meeting. He reviewed the breakdown of
the $39.5 million dollar increase in General Fund Expenditures
which is 44 percent dedicated to education; 28.4 percent
dedicated to county baseline adjustments; and 27.1 percent
dedicated to county enhancements to improve on services. He
discussed the base, noting the first area of focus is how the
organization is spending the public monies that are already in
place. He provided details of reallocating existing resources,
noting the Print Shop is a good example of consolidating
functions with Schools to maximize existing resources and
improve efficiencies. He stated the Registrar will move out of
leased space into the Print Shop building which will be a cost
savings for the county. He discussed local transfer trends for
school funding. He provided a comparison of per capita and per
student funding from all funding sources. He shared the
evaluation criteria for potential service enhancements. He
briefly discussed ways the budget invests in the county's
workforce including a two percent merit increase for eligible
employees; centrally budgeted career development funding;
further enhancement of training funding, which is crucial for
access to career development plans; additional front-line
support positions; and reserving $2.5 million for implementing
the pay study outcomes.
Ms. Andrea Peeks, Director of Budget and Management, discussed
the ways the budget reinforces public safety which is a
multifaceted system with a full spectrum of functions. She
reviewed items which respond to ever -evolving service demands.
Mr. Harris stated there was an opportunity for Mental Health to
become a self-sustaining operation which has worked extremely
well on both a financial and customer service level.
Ms. Peeks discussed how the budget strengthens the community
and infrastructure.
Mr. Harris stated there is a need for a major maintenance growth
financial policy to account for added expenses such as
custodians and grounds maintenance personnel. He further stated
staff would like to make this a formal way to approach capital
planning. IJ
Ms. Peeks reviewed the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
and HOME funds, noting that 80 percent of these funds will go
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to housing projects largely focused in the Jefferson Davis
Highway corridor and Ettrick communities.
Mr. Harris provided details of the total proposed 2020 Bond
Referendum. With regard to Transportation needs, he stated there
will be an appropriation request as an amendment to the proposed
budget on April 8, 2020. He further stated Deputy County
Administrator Jesse Smith will bring specific program details
to the Board in the summer or early fall. He provided the Board
with a look at how the growth is being spent in programs and
services. He showed how core services are accounted for in every
dollar spent. He discussed the Five -Year Plan framework which
centers around 1) CIP commitments and 2) subsequent phases of
multi-year efforts.
With regard to transportation funding, Mr. Winslow encouraged
staff to get as many projects together as soon as possible so
the county does not lose any time.
Mr. Smith stated staff is looking at programming, how to speed
up projects, and what new projects to add. He further stated
staff will come back to the Board and review programming once
it has been refined.
Dr. Casey provided the Board with details of the new Central
Virginia Transportation Authority (CVTA) which will be comprised
of one elected official from the county amongst nine other
elected officials, two elected officials from the state, and
some appointed officials.
3.B.3. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Ms. Mary Martin Selby, Director of Human Resources, discussed
trends, needs, and future direction related to compensation.
She provided details of staffing trends as they pertain to the
quality of the applicant pool. She discussed staffing trends as
they pertain to permanent part-time employees, noting that each
year the county has moved more staff from part-time to full-
time. She compared the county's proposed two percent merit
increase with other localities. She stated 87 percent of county
employees are below midpoint of their salary ranges, with
midpoint being what the market pays for the position in this
region. She further stated Career Development Plans (CDPs) are
being used to recruit, retain and compensate employees, but it
will take some time because employees have to complete
comprehensive training related to their job, and they have to
work in that position for a minimum of two years before they
are eligible for any CDP increase.
In response to Ms. Haley's question, Ms. Selby confirmed 87
percent of employees are below the midpoint of the market
salary.
Dr. Casey clarified that the meaning of market is not a brand-
new employee, but the job description defines someone who is
fully capable, requires little supervision, and knows their job
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inside and out. He stated it takes tenure, training, and years
to get to "market". He discussed regional salary comparisons
and CDP increases which are above and beyond the merit increase.
Mr. Winslow thanked Ms. Martin and her staff for preparing the
regional CCPS pay chart.
In response to Mr. Carroll's question, Ms. Martin confirmed that
having a newer workforce does contribute to employees being
below midpoint of a salary range.
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Ms. Selby discussed CDPs and provided details of how many plans
are available and how many full-time employees have access to a
CDP. She reviewed the costs of CDPs. She stated departments have
a budget impact worksheet to aid with controlling/ forecasting
CDP expenses. She credited increased retention with access to
CDPs. She reviewed ways to address CDP compression among front-
line supervisors who are not eligible for CDPs. She discussed
the healthcare outlook, noting 2021 costs are projected to be
similar to the 2020 renewal. She provided the Board with a
summary of FY21 requests which are a two percent merit increase;
CDPs and the resulting compression for front-line supervisors;
and support for ongoing pay studies and related analysis. She
reviewed issues on the horizon including the impact of a minimum
wage increase; the public safety pay plan; completion of a CDP
project and reporting on retention impact; partnering with
Schools on the teacher pay study; and compensation study for
the remainder of the COPS and county workforce.
Ms. Haley stated the county is not ignoring the entirety of its
employee base, and the county continues to keep focus and
provide for employees equitably. J
The Board took a fifteen -minute recess.
Reconvening:
3.8.4. FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Loy Senter provided the Board with details of the
proposed FY21 Operating Budget for Fire and EMS totaling
$64,893,200. He reviewed Fire and EMS highlights. He stated
total call volume increased 1.4 percent from FY16 to FY19, and
81 percent of incidents are medically related. He further stated
the top five fastest-growing districts are River's Bend;
Midlothian; Clover Hill; Rockwood/Manchester VRS; and Swift
Creek. He noted the combined effects of increased training and
skill proficiency requirements and inherent work -life balance
conflicts cause many volunteers to struggle to meet staffing
requirements as well as to keep up with growing service demands
and, accordingly, 93 percent of responses are by career staff.
He gave examples of challenges being experienced by volunteer `
organizations and the resulting staffing demands transferred to J
other stations. He discussed the Mobile Integrated Healthcare
(MIH) program which continues to tamp down increases by chronic
system users and provides a rapid response to the opioid crisis.
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He stated turnover for the last several fiscal years has been
in the seven- to eight -percent range, noting the top three
reasons for employee separation this fiscal year are retirement,
career change, and inadequate job performance. He further stated
exit questionnaires indicate the reasons for voluntary
separation are pursuit of higher -paying opportunities and
improved work -life balance. He stated recruitment has also been
a challenge because the department has been unable to hire
enough credible candidates to fill all of its vacancies and
over -fill positions; however, the department was able to seat a
full academy that will graduate this June, and he is encouraged
by the results from the most current recruitment process. He
outlined his top three priorities for the upcoming fiscal year
which are continued recruitment and retention of a high -
performing workforce; increased number of authorized uniformed
staff to cover minimum staffing needs to reduce reliance on
forced overtime and overtime in general and to bring overtime
expenditures within reasonable targets; and addressing coverage
gaps and improve response times. He stated Dr. Casey's proposed
budget recommendations will go a long way to address all three
of these priorities.
Discussion ensued relative to recruitment efforts in both the
county and other localities.
Chief Senter discussed the Career Development Program, noting
an additional $674,800 has been earmarked beginning in FY21 to
address the existing waitlist and accommodate anticipated future
eligibility. He also discussed the minimum staffing plan which
includes $2 million beginning in FY21 to stabilize overtime
funds and provide additional positions for minimum staffing
coverage. He provided details of investments to address service
demands.
In response to Mr. Winslow's question relative to trends in
service requirements that are pressing station designs in
different directions, Chief Senter stated the department is
finalizing a standard template with prototypical aspects. He
provided examples such as decontamination areas; isolation of
living spaces from working spaces; and individual sleeping rooms
to address sleep deprivation and waking only those personnel
needed for a particular call. He discussed other challenges such
as station exteriors which are driven by special area plans,
zoning requirements, and architectural features. He stated land
acquisition in densely populated areas such as Chester could be
costly.
Mr. Holland stated he hopes the department can speed up the
building of the Highlands station and look at pay and quantify
the percentage to meet the need and lessen turnover.
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Chief Senter stated the department is
trying
to address work -
life balance issues, reduce overtime,
reduce
forced overtime,
and add more ambulances to the system
over the
next few years.
Discussion ensued relative to the age
requirement to work for
the department; fire service aides; high school
programs; junior
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volunteer programs; retooling the interview panel process; and
paid programs.
3.8.5. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Colonel Jeffrey Katz provided the Board with details of the
proposed FY21 Operating Budget for Police totaling $72,416,000.
He gave a high-level overview of the initiatives to be funded
in FY21. He explained the additional funding requests include a
new deployment plan; police service aides and part-time funding;
career development; and overtime funding and the final phase
for the Officer Retention Plan. He reviewed the many strengths
of the Police Department, noting that DUI arrests increased 30
percent in 2019 and the traffic fatality rate dropped
approximately 26 percent. He provided statistics of the
department's community contact and arrest rates as well as rates
for uses of force. He stated over 100 lives were saved over the
last year. He further stated reported overdoses dropped, and
there were 74 life-saving administrations of Narcan by officers.
He stated the department completed new uniform distribution
which improves wearability and durability. He discussed an
increased emphasis on emotional and physical wellness programs.
He reviewed opportunities of the department including a new
deployment strategy and a training budget increase. He discussed
threats to the department including "brain drain", which results
from the retirement of seasoned officers, and political
polarization. He discussed hiring statistics in 2019, noting
even though the department is in a hiring crunch, the personnel
division is hiring top-notch individuals.
In response to Mr. Holland's request to make sure there is an i
appropriate police presence in the Hopkins Road/Chippenham J
Parkway corridor, Colonel Katz stated it is definitely addressed
in the new deployment.
In response to Mr. Carroll's question relative to the staffing
of part-time police officer positions, Colonel Katz stated part-
time staffing is working well, and the department is bringing
back retirees.
3.B.6. SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Sheriff Karl Leonard provided the Board with details of the
proposed FY21 Operating Budget for the Sheriff's Office
totaling $35,156,800. He reviewed many highlights over the last
year including successful BOC/PREA/VLEPSC audits; the VCU study
of HARP program, which is one of four programs selected the by
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) to be
filmed by the Virginia Center for Policing Innovation (VCPI)
as part of a contemporary approach to reimage the effective
broken windows theory training program; and receipt of the
Building Bridges Department of Justice Grant. He announced the
creation of the MATADOR (Medication Assisted Treatment and Drug Ij
Offender Re-entry) program, which is a hybrid of HARP, to
enhance the ability to help even more people succeed in their
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journey into recovery. He explained the program still focuses
on the tools for long-term and permanent recovery, but also
administers Suboxone which has become the preferred treatment
medication for opioid addiction. He provided statistics of
staffing growth over the last decade. He provided details of
the Civilian Security Technician positions, which enable the
most effective use of sworn deputies, and described five new
positions requested in FY21: Quartermaster Deputy Jail Front
Lobby Deputy; Juvenile Court Lobby Deputy; Weekend Sentence
Deputy; and Transportation Coordinator Deputy. He stated he is
asking for four new positions in FY21 and four new positions
in FY22 to staff Echo pod. He further stated with the current
situation and uncertainty at Riverside Regional Jail, he would
like to look for opportunities to house more inmates in the
Chesterfield Jail. He expressed concerns relative to medical
care at Riverside Regional Jail and described instances where
inmates were brought back to the Chesterfield Jail for medical
treatment. He discussed the goal of bringing Riverside inmates
back to the Chesterfield Jail and the costs and savings
associated with accomplishing that goal. He provided details
relative to the need for nursing contract increases to cover
medical department patient evaluations, medication
distribution, DUI blood draws, and intake evaluations. He
provided the Board with examples of projects completed by the
inmate workforce.
In response to Mr. Winslow's question, Sheriff Leonard
confirmed the Riverside Regional Jail medical services are
contracted out.
Mr. Winslow stated the Sheriff is doing the right thing by
opening the pod and bringing inmates back to the Chesterfield
Jail.
Dr. Casey clarified the county does not have a plan for all
575 inmates at Riverside Regional Jail.
3.8.7. MAJOR MAINTENANCE OPERATING UPDATE
Mr. Clay Bowles, Director of General Services, provided the
Board with a Major Maintenance Operating Update. He stated the
county has made strong progress in this program, noting the goal
of funding the program at 2.5 percent of insured value has been
achieved. He further stated there has been better integration
of the Airport facility into the major maintenance program. He
reviewed prioritization and data management strategies. He
discussed the Minimum Standards of Care Policy that is currently
under development for entities which maintain their own
buildings and grounds. He provided the Board with a summary of
completed projects, noting the county is getting into more
demolition projects such as the Ettrick and Enon annexes and
the old fire training grounds. He provided a summary of active
projects and the status of those projects. He discussed FY21
planned projects such as Airport major maintenance; roofing;
carpet replacements; HVAC; Security and Fire/Life Safety;
Paving; and a few other miscellaneous projects.
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In response to Mr. Carroll's question regarding the cause for
the delay in the flooring project at the police range, Mr.
Bowles stated he wanted to address the floor and the roof at
the same time, and the time gap is due to the wait for a
consulting services report to determine the new surface of the
floor and other maintenance needs at the facility.
Mr. Harris reviewed the schedule for community meetings as well
as the timeline for the budget public hearing and budget
adoption. J
Ms. Haley expressed her appreciation for the information. She
noted due to the Coronavirus outbreak the Board may have limited
control of its ability to engage with the public in an open
fashion, and the Board wants to facilitate public engagement
during the budget adoption process.
4. REPORTS
4.A. KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS QUARTERLY REPORT
The Board accepted the Key Financial Indicators Quarterly
Report.
5. FIFTEEN -MINUTE CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD ON UNSCHEDULED
MATTERS
Ms. Virginia Coles from the League of Women Voters addressed
the Board relative to the GRTC Bus Service Route #111 as well
as safety improvements needed along the route.
19. CLOSED SESSION 1) PURSUANT TO 5 2.2-3711(A)(3), CODE OF
PUBLIC BODY, AND 2) PURSUANT TO S 2.2-3711(A)(5), CODE OF
VIRGINIA, 1950, AS AMENDED, TO DISCUSS OR CONSIDER
PROSPECTIVE BUSINESSES OR INDUSTRIES OR THE EXPANSION OF
EXISTING BUSINESSES OR INDUSTRIES WHERE NO PREVIOUS
ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN MADE OF THE BUSINESSES' OR
INDUSTRIES' INTEREST IN LOCATING OR EXPANDING THEIR
FACILITIES IN THE COMMUNITY
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board went
into closed session 1) pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(a)(3), Code
of Virginia, 1950, as amended, to discuss the acquisition by
the county of real estate for a public purpose where discussion
in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining
position and negotiating strategy of the public body, and 2)
pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(a)(5), Code of Virginia, 1950, as
amended, to discuss or consider prospective businesses or
industries or the expansion of existing businesses or industries
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where no previous announcement has been made of the businesses'
or industries' interest in locating or expanding their
facilities in the community
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None.
Reconvening:
On motion of Mr. Winslow, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has this day adjourned
into Closed Session in accordance with a formal vote of the
Board and in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia
Freedom of Information Act; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Freedom of Information Act effective
July 1, 1989 provides for certification that such Closed Session
was conducted in conformity with law.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Supervisors
does hereby certify that to the best of each member's knowledge,
i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open
meeting requirements under the Freedom of Information Act were
discussed in Closed Session to which this certification applies,
and ii) only such business matters were identified in the motion
by which the Closed Session was convened were heard, discussed
or considered by the Board. No member dissents from this
certification.
Mr. Ingle: Aye.
Mr. Winslow: Aye.
Mr. Holland: Aye.
Mr. Carroll: Aye.
Ms. Haley: Aye.
6. RECESS FOR DINNER
On motion of Mr. Winslow, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
recessed for dinner.
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None.
Reconvening:
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7. INVOCATION
The Honorable Chris Winslow, Clover Hill District Supervisor,
gave the invocation.
8. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Eagle Scout Ryan Quiram led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America. j
9. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION UPDATE
9.A. CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Dr. Samuel, Director of the Chesterfield Health District,
provided the Board with an update on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus
(SARS-CoV-2), or COVID-19. He stated most individuals who
contract the virus experience mild symptoms, while others may
require hospitalization. He discussed the ease of spread and
serious outcomes, comparing COVID-19 with other diseases such
as MERS-COV, seasonal influenza, SARS-CoV, and measles. He
provided statistics of confirmed cases as of today, noting there
are 987 cases in the United States, 9 of which are in Virginia.
He reviewed the ways the United States, Virginia Department of
Health (VDH), and our local Health Department are responding.
He reviewed non -pharmaceutical interventions to help prevent
the spread of the virus. He discussed prevention measures which
everyone can do. He stated this is a rapidly evolving situation
with multi -layered, multi -faceted responses at the state,
regional, and local levels, and influenza is still the number
one infectious threat in the United States. He recommended
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reliable resources for information such as the VDH, the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the world Health
Organization (WHO).
Dr. Casey stated the county is trying to be mindful of messaging,
and there are no mandates for the county at this time. He further
stated the county plans to conduct Facebook Live meetings to
ensure continued public engagement during the budget adoption
process.
9.8. 2019 CHRISTMAS MOTHER PROGRAM
Bonnie Cauthorn provided the Board with an update on the
Christmas Mother Program which has shared the magic of Christmas
since 1972. She provided statistics of children, families, and
elders served by the program in 2019. She announced the Jingle
Run on July 18, 2020 and an Auction on November 7, 2020.
9.C. OTHER COUNTY ADMINISTRATION UPDATES
Dr. Casey introduced Ms. Emily Ashley, the new Director of
Citizen Information and Resources.
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10. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Winslow announced he attended a community meeting on the
Woolridge Road Extension Project which had a good turnout and
positive citizen engagement. He also announced he attended the
graduation and bridging ceremony for Cub Scout Pack 1811 at
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. He announced a joint community
meeting for the Clover Hill and Matoaca districts on March 23,
2020 at 7:00 p.m. at Clover Hill High School to discuss the
proposed budget.
Mr. Holland announced two Dale District community meetings at
the Meadowdale Library on March 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00
p.m. to discuss the proposed budget.
Mr. Carroll announced the following community meetings to
discuss the proposed budget: March 12, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at
Clover Hill High School; March 23, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at Clover
Hill High School; and March 24, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at Matoaca
High School.
Mr. Ingle announced Mr. Carroll and he recently met with the
leadership of John Tyler Community College where they learned
that the college has many certificate programs with a guaranteed
job interview and an approximately 90 percent placement rate.
He also announced community meetings on March 19. 2020 at 1:00
p.m. at the Bensley Community Center and 7:00 p.m. at Thomas
Dale High School to discuss the proposed budget.
Ms. Haley announced a community meeting on March 16, 2020 at
7:00 p.m. at John Tyler Community College - Midlothian Campus
to discuss the proposed budget. She reiterated due to rapidly
changing circumstances the county is doing everything it can to
ensure citizens have opportunities to comment on the proposed
budget.
11. RESOLUTIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
11.A. RECOGNIZING BOY SCOUT RYAN DANIEL QUIRAM, MIDLOTHIAN
DISTRICT, UPON ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT
Ms. Susan Pollard, Director of Communications and Media,
introduced Mr. Ryan Daniel Quiram, who was present to receive
the resolution.
On motion of Mr. Winslow, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated by Mr.
William D. Boyce on February 8, 1910, and was chartered by
Congress in 1916; and
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WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America was founded to build
character, provide citizenship training and promote physical
fitness; and
WHEREAS, after earning at least 21 merit badges in a wide
variety of skills including leadership, service and outdoor
life, serving in a leadership position in a troop, carrying out
a service project beneficial to his community, being active in
the troop, demonstrating Scout spirit, and living up to the
Scout Oath and Law, Mr. Ryan Daniel Quiram, of Troop 897,
sponsored by Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, has
accomplished those high standards of commitment and has reached
the long -sought goal of Eagle Scout, which is received by only
four percent of those individuals entering the Scouting
movement; and
WHEREAS, growing through his experiences in Scouting,
learning the lessons of responsible citizenship, and endeavoring
to prepare himself for a role as a leader in society, Ryan has
distinguished himself as a member of a new generation of
prepared young citizens of whom we can all be very proud.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield County
Board of Supervisors, this lith day of March, publicly recognizes
Mr. Ryan Daniel Quiram, extends congratulations on his
attainment of Eagle Scout, and acknowledges the good fortune of
the county to have such an outstanding young man as its citizen.
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None.
Ms. Haley presented the executed resolution and patch to Mr. ■
Quiram, accompanied by his parents, and congratulated him on
his outstanding achievements.
Mr. Quiram provided details of his Eagle Scout project to
benefit the Gardening Club at Greenfield Elementary School and
expressed appreciation to his parents and others for their
support.
ll.B. RESOLUTIONS RECOGNIZING MRS. JANE W. HARMON, DEPARTMENT
OF GENERAL SERVICES, AND MR. JOHN W. HARMON, DEPARTMENT
OF UTILITIES. UPON THEIR RETIREMENT
Mr. Clay Bowles introduced Mrs. Jane W. Harmon, who was present
to receive the resolution.
Mr. George Hayes introduced Mr. John W. Harmon, who was present
to receive the resolution.
On motion of Mr. Winslow, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Jane W. Harmon joined the Chesterfield County J
Department of General Services on November 19, 1984 as
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Administrative Officer, and was promoted to Chief of
Administrative Services in 2001; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Harmon implemented an automated leaf and
trash collection system, replacing hand-written work orders,
improving service and reducing labor costs through a more
organized routing of collection crews; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Harmon established the records management
program for the county in 1985, and was responsible for the
Le program for 33 years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Harmon coordinated the renovation of two
buildings for inactive records storage that operated for 11
years prior to facilitating the outsourcing of records storage,
thus saving the county the cost of constructing and staffing a
records storage building; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Harmon was appointed to the State Historical
Records Advisory Board by Governor Gerald L. Baliles for three
years and again by Governor L. Douglas wilder for three years;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Harmon was responsible for the operation of
the county's Printing Center for 28 years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Harmon negotiated the first contract for the
lease of county office copiers, a practice that has continued
for 28 years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Harmon attended post graduate classes and
earned a Certificate in Public Management from Virginia
Commonwealth University; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Harmon served on the county's Black History
Month Celebration Committee for 19 years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Harmon graduated from the Chesterfield County
School of Total Quality and Continuous Improvement; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Harmon took county photographs for many years
before there was a staff photographer and has judged the
photography at the Chesterfield County Fair for 28 years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Harmon has been a member of the Chesterfield
County Historical Society for 18 years and served on the Board
of Directors for three years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Harmon worked closely with operators of the
county's cafe, surveyed employees and led the procurement of a
micro market for the Lane B. Ramsey Building; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Harmon served as a member of the county's
Emergency Operations Center Response Team for 21 years; and
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Harmon is widely regarded for her pleasant
demeanor, collaboration skills, customer service focus and
institutional knowledge.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield County
Board of Supervisors, this 11th day of March 2020, publicly
recognizes the outstanding contributions of Jane W. Harmon,
expresses the appreciation of all citizens for her service to
Chesterfield County, and extends appreciation for her dedicated
service to the county, congratulations upon her retirement, and
best wishes for a long and happy retirement.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution
be presented to Mrs. Harmon, and that this resolution be
permanently recorded among the papers of this Board of
Supervisors of Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None.
And, further, on motion of Mr. Winslow, seconded by Mr. Carroll,
the Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Mr. John W. Harmon joined Chesterfield County on
September 3, 1974, as a Right of Way Agent, was promoted to
Property Management Supervisor in 1990, and to Real Property
Manager in 1992; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harmon will retire from the county on April
1, 2020, after 45 years of dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harmon graduated from the Chesterfield County
School of Total Quality and Continuous Improvement; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harmon wrote and implemented numerous policies
and procedures including acquisition of property, conveyance
and vacation of easements and rights of way, abandonment of
state -maintained roads, granting licenses, and reviewing and
recording subdivision plats; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harmon is a member of Old Dominion Chapter
52, International Right of Way Association, obtained the SR/WA
designation in 1990, served two terms as President, has been
Treasurer since 2005, and was named the Harry A. Kuper
Professional of the Year in 2002, 2009 and 2018; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harmon acquired land and easements for
obstruction removal to facilitate the installation of the
Instrument Landing System at the Airport; and
WHEREAS, over his 45 -year career, Mr. Harmon has been
involved in the acquisition of property for sixteen fire
stations, nine libraries, twenty-six elementary schools, seven
middle schools, eight high schools, Meadowville Technology Park,
Cloverleaf Mall, Bensley and Ettrick Community Centers,
Castlewood, Magnolia Grange, Eppington, River City Sportsplex,
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3,305 acres of park land, 378 acres in the name of the Eppington
Foundation and 29,700 easements; and
WHEREAS, in 1991, Mr. Harmon implemented a lease program
for cellular companies to collocate on county property,
generating over $800,000 annually; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harmon established positive and productive
working relationships with leadership, peers and internal and
external customers through mutual respect and open
communication; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harmon served on the county's Black History
Month Celebration Committee, is a member of the Chesterfield
Historical Society, the Chesterfield County Fair Association,
serves on the Board of Directors of Chesterfield Federal Credit
Union and served 6n the county's Emergency Operations Center
Response Team for 21 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harmon is the longest tenured employee in
Chesterfield County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield County
Board of Supervisors, this 11th day of March 2020, publicly
recognizes the outstanding contributions of Mr. John W. Harmon,
expresses the appreciation of all citizens for his service to
Chesterfield County, and extends appreciation for his dedicated
service to the county, congratulations upon his retirement, and
best wishes for a long and happy retirement.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution
be presented to Mr. Harmon, and that this resolution be
permanently recorded among the papers of this Board of
Supervisors of Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None.
Ms. Haley presented the executed resolutions to Mr. and Mrs.
Harmon, accompanied by their family, and thanked them for their
outstanding service and community involvement.
Mr. and Mrs. Harmon thanked the Board of Supervisors for the
recognition.
Dr. Casey presented Mr. and Mrs. Harmon with engraved bricks
and county watches, expressed appreciation for their outstanding
service to the county, and wished them well in their retirement.
A standing ovation followed
11.D. JOSEPH E. PITTNAN, JR. AWARD FOR CONTINUOUS COUNTY
SERVICE
Mr. John Harmon, accompanied by Ms. Mary Martin Selby, presented
the Joseph E. Pittman, Jr., Award for Continuous County Service,
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formerly held by Mr. Harmon, to Ms. Evelyn Goddard, who has been
a county employee since February 1975.
Ms. Haley congratulated Ms. Goddard upon receiving the award
and expressed appreciation for her dedicated service to the
county.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.A. CONSENT ITEMS
12.A.1. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
12.A.1.a. RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MRS. TAMELA D. TALLEY,
POLICE DEPARTMENT, UPON HER RETIREMENT
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Tamela D. Talley will retire from the Chesterfield
County Police Department on April 1, 2020 after providing nearly
41 years of outstanding quality service to the residents of
Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Talley's county service began in the
Accounting Department where she faithfully served in the
positions of Junior Account Clerk, Account Clerk, Senior Account
Clerk, Senior Data Entry Operator and Senior Accounts Payable
Technician. Her dedicated service continued as she joined the
Police Department in 1994 and served as a Principal Account
Clerk, Senior Accounting Technician and Accountant; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Talley was chosen as Employee of the Year in
1986 and 1993, and as the Police Department Civilian Employee
of the Year in 1999, recognizing her incredible dedication,
enthusiastic team spirit and valuable assistance to employees
and county residents; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Talley was part of the team that earned a
Unit Citation for dedication and diligence exhibited during the
very intensive county -wide implementation of the county's new
Finance, Human Resources and Payroll system, while ensuring that
current needs were met, all necessary documentation and training
were completed and established high standards of the Finance
Department services were maintained; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Talley contributed her time and talents
generously to the community during her career, volunteering for
over twenty years with the Make -A -Wish Foundation, serving for
many years on the county's blood donor committee, coordinating
American Heart Association fundraising efforts, properly
trained and ready to assist with phones at the Emergency
Operations Center and provided assistance when needed at the 1J
county animal shelter; and
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Talley was nominated in 2008 for the YMCA
Woman of the Year award in recognition of her unselfish time
commitment and demonstrated contributions to her many volunteer
activities; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Talley received the Outstanding Young Person
award in 2010 from the Chesterfield County Youth Planning and
Development department celebrating her unique contributions to
the community; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Talley served for many years on the County
Employee Association, holding the titles of President and
Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Talley has provided the Chesterfield County
Police Department with many years of loyal and dedicated
service; and
12.A.1.b. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WINCHESTER FOREST APARTMENTS AT 2701, 2715,
AND 2739 DREWRYS BLUFF ROAD, AND 2701 TOWER
ROAD, USING LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS
ISSUED BY THE VIRGINIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY UNDER THEIR REVITALIZATION AREA
DESIGNATION
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, PURSUANT TO Section 36-55.30:2.A of the Code of
Virginia of 1950, as amended, the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Chesterfield, Virginia, desires to designate the area
(the "Area") described on Exhibit A attached hereto as a
revitalization area:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY DETERMINED as follows:
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WHEREAS, Chesterfield County and the Board of Supervisors
will miss Mrs. Talley's diligent service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chesterfield County
Board of Supervisors publicly recognizes Tamela D. Talley and
extends on behalf of its members and the residents of
Chesterfield County, appreciation for her service to the county,
congratulations upon her retirement, and best wishes for a long
and happy retirement.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution
be presented to Mrs. Talley, and that this resolution be
permanently recorded among the papers of this Board of
Supervisors of Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None.
12.A.1.b. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTION OF THE
WINCHESTER FOREST APARTMENTS AT 2701, 2715,
AND 2739 DREWRYS BLUFF ROAD, AND 2701 TOWER
ROAD, USING LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS
ISSUED BY THE VIRGINIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY UNDER THEIR REVITALIZATION AREA
DESIGNATION
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, PURSUANT TO Section 36-55.30:2.A of the Code of
Virginia of 1950, as amended, the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Chesterfield, Virginia, desires to designate the area
(the "Area") described on Exhibit A attached hereto as a
revitalization area:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY DETERMINED as follows:
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The above -referenced development is located in a
Revitalization Area in the County of Chesterfield, Virginia.
The industrial, commercial or other economic development of such
area will benefit the county but such area lacks the housing
needed to induce manufacturing, industrial, commercial,
governmental, educational, entertainment, community
development, healthcare or nonprofit enterprises or
undertakings to locate or remain in such area; and private
enterprise and investment are not reasonably expected, without
assistance, to produce the construction or rehabilitation of
decent, safe and sanitary housing and supporting facilities that
will meet the needs of low and moderate income persons and
families in such area and will induce other persons and families
to live within such area and thereby create a desirable economic
mix of residents in such area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that pursuant to
Section 36-55.30:2.A of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as
amended, the Area is hereby designated as a revitalization area.
Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Chesterfield, Virginia, on the 11th day of March, 2020.
(It is noted a copy of Exhibit A is filed with the papers of
this Board.)
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None.
12.A.2. REAL PROPERTY REQUESTS
12.A.2.a. REQUEST PERMISSION TO INSTALL PRIVATE SEWER
AND WATER SERVICES WITHIN PRIVATE EASEMENTS
TO SERVE PROPERTY AT 2909 BANBURY ROAD
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board
granted Cynthia Solomon permission to install private sewer and
water services within private easements to serve property at
2909 Banbury Road and authorized the County Administrator to
execute a sewer and water connection agreement.
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None.
12.A.2.b. ACCEPTANCE OF A PARCEL OF LAND ADJACENT
TO DISCOVERY DRIVE FROM DUPONT SPECIALTY
PRODUCTS USA, LLC
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board
accepted the conveyance of a parcel of land containing 0.122
acres adjacent to Discovery Drive from Dupont Specialty Products
USA, LLC and authorized the County Administrator to execute the
deed. `/j
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None.
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12.A.3. AUTHORIZE THE RECEIPT AND APPROPRIATION OF
ADDITIONAL STATE OPIOID RESPONSE (SOR) GRANT
FUNDING FOR YEAR 2 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board
authorized the Chesterfield Community Services Board/Mental
Health Support Services to receive funding and appropriate an
additional $188,000 in the Mental Health budget from the
Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services to
address opioid prescription and non-prescription drug use and
abuse in Chesterfield County.
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None.
12.A.4. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT FOR
GRTC TRANSIT SERVICE AND APPROVE PERFORMANCE
MEASURES FOR ROUTE 1 TRANSIT SERVICE
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board
authorized the County Administrator to enter into the Transit
Service Agreement for GRTC transit service, acceptable to the
County Attorney, and to endorse the performance measures for
GRTC's Route 111.
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None.
12.A.5. AWARD OF ZONING ORDINANCE DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board
authorized the Director of Procurement to award a contract to
White & Smith, LLC. for the development of a new County Zoning
Ordinance.
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None.
12.A.6. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CHERRY BEEAERT LLP FOR
FINANCIAL AUDITING SERVICES
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board
authorized the County Administrator to enter into a contract
with Cherry Bekaert for financial auditing services.
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None,
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12.A.7. ADVERTISEMENT AND PUBLIC HEARING RELATED TO
AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2020 CALENDAR YEAR TAX
RELIEF PROGRAM
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board
authorized advertisement and a public hearing on March 25, 2020
to consider an amendment to the 2020 calendar year Tax Relief
Program.
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None.
12.A.8. ACCEPTANCE OF STATE ROADS
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board
adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the streets described below are shown on a plat
recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of
Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department
of Transportation has advised this Board the streets meet the
requirements established by the Subdivision Street Requirements
of the Virginia Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board requests
the Virginia Department of Transportation to add the streets
described below to the secondary system of state highways,
pursuant to Sections 33.2-705 and 33.2-334, Code of Virginia,
and the Department's Subdivision Street Requirements. Ij
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board guarantees a
clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as described, and any
necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this
resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer for the
Virginia Department of Transportation.
Reason for Change: New Subdivision Street
Pursuant to Code of Virginia Statute: 533.2-705, 33.2-334
Street Name and/or Route Number
• Aldera Court, State Route Number 8152
From: Aldera Lane, (Route 7732)
To: The cul-de-sac, a distance of: 0.05 miles.
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 239, Page 60
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
Fedora Place, State Route Number 8155
From: Fedora Drive, (Route 7911)
To: The cul-de-sac, a distance of: 0.07 miles.
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Recordation Reference: Plat Book 239, Page 60
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
• Amara Drive, State Route Number 8154
From: Alders Lane, (Route 7732)
To: Fedora Drive, (Route 7911), a distance of: 0.16 miles.
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 239, Page 60
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
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• Amara Drive, State Route Number 8154
From: Alders Lane, (Route 7732)
To: The temporary cul-de-sac, a distance of:
0.15 miles.
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 239, Page 60
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
• Thetis Place, State Route Number 8153
From: Alders Lane, (Route 7732)
To: The cul-de-sac, a distance of: 0.05 miles.
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 239, Page 60
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
• Amara Drive, State Route Number 8154
From: Fedora Drive, (Route 7911)
To: The end -of -maintenance, a distance of: 0.02
miles.
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 239, Page 60
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
• Alders Place, State Route Number 8151
From: Aldera Lane, (Route 7732)
To: The cul-de-sac, a distance of: 0.06 miles.
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 239, Page 60
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Right of Way width (feet) = 50
• Fedora Drive, State Route Number 7911
From: Fedora Place, (Route 8155)
To: Amara Drive, (Route 8154), a distance of:
0.22 miles.
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 239, Page 60
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
• Fedora Drive, State Route Number 7911
From: 0.07 miles east of Europa Drive, (Route
7734)
To: Fedora Place, (Route 8155), a distance of:
0.10 miles.
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 239, Page 60
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
• Alders Lane, State Route Number 7732
From: Thetis Place, (Route 8153)
To: Amara Drive, (Route 8154), a distance of:
0.07 miles.
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 239, Page 60
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
• Alders Lane, State Route Number 7732
From: Alders Court, (Route 8152)
To: Thetis Place, (Route 8153), a distance of:
0.11 miles.
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 239, Page 60
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
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. Aldera Lane, State Route Number 7732
From: Aldera Place, (Route 8151)
To: Aldera Court, (Route 8152), a distance of: 0.09 miles.
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 239, Page 60
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
. Aldera Lane, State Route Number 7732
From: 0.03 miles northeast of Isadora Drive, (Route 7731)
To: Aldera Place, (Route 8151), a distance of: 0.07 miles.
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 239, Page 60
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
. Fedora Drive, State Route Number 7911
From: Amara Drive, (Route 8154)
To: The end -of -maintenance, a distance of: 0.02 miles.
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 239, Page 60
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
And, further, the Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the streets described below are shown on a plat
recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of
Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department
of Transportation has advised this Board the streets meet the
requirements established by the Subdivision Street Requirements
of the Virginia Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board requests
the Virginia Department of Transportation to add the streets
described below to the secondary system of state highways,
pursuant to Sections 33.2-705 and 33.2-334, Code of Virginia,
and the Department's Subdivision Street Requirements.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board guarantees a
clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as described, and any
necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this
resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer for the
Virginia Department of Transportation.
Project/Subdivision: Windemere Section A and Section B
Type Change to the Secondary System miles of State Highways:
Addition
Reason for Change: New Subdivision Street
Pursuant to Code of Virginia Statute: 533.2-705, 33.2-334
Street Name and/or Route Number
. Canberra Drive, State Route Number 8148
From: 0.04 miles northeast of Kingsland Road, (Route 611)
To: Bankstown Lane, (Route 8149), a distance of: 0.03 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 254, Page 16 J
Right of Way width (feet) = 50
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Canberra Drive, State Route Number 8148
From: Kingsland Road, (Route 611)
To: 0.04 miles northeast of Kingsland Road, (Route 611), a
distance of: 0.04 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 17, Page 63
Right of Way width (feet) = 70
• Darebin Place, State Route Number 8150
From: Bankstown Lane, (Route 8149)
To: The cul-de-sac, a distance of: 0.19 miles
v Recordation Reference: Plat Book 254, Page 16
Right of Way width (feet) = 40
• Bankstown Lane, State Route Number 8149
From: Canberra Drive, (Rt. 8148)
To: The end -of -maintenance, a distance of: 0.01 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 254, Page 16
Right of Way width (feet) = 40
• Bankstown Lane, State Route Number 8149
From: Canberra Lane, (Route 8148)
To: Darebin Place, (Route 8150), a distance of: 0.05 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 254, Page 16
Right of Way width (feet) = 40
• Bankstown Lane, State Route Number 8149
From: Darebin Place, (Route 8150)
To: The cul-de-sac, a distance of: 0.04 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 254, Page 16
Right of Way width (feet) = 40
• Canberra Drive, State Route Number 8148
From: Bankstown Lane, (Route 8149)
To: The cul-de-sac, a distance of: 0.08 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 254, Page 16
Right of way width (feet) = 40
And, further, the Board adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the streets described below are shown on a plat
recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of
Chesterfield County; and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department
of Transportation has advised this Board the streets meet the
requirements established by the Subdivision Street Requirements
of the Virginia Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board requests
the Virginia Department of Transportation to add the streets
described below to the secondary system of state highways,
pursuant to Sections 33.2-705 and 33.2-334, Code of Virginia,
and the Department's Subdivision Street Requirements.
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AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board guarantees a
clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as described, and any
necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this
resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer for the
Virginia Department of Transportation.
I: Windemere Section E
to
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Reason for Change: New Subdivision Street
Pursuant to Code of Virginia Statute: 933.2-705, 33.2-334
Street Name and/or Route Number
• Bankstown Lane, State Route Number 8149
From: 0.01 miles southwest of Canberra Drive, (Route 8148)
To: The temporary cul-de-sac, a distance of: 0.20 miles
Recordation Reference: Plat Book 254, Page 19
Right of Way width (feet) = 40
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None.
12.A.9. EXPANDING THE COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION IN
THE URBAN ARCHERY DEER HUNTING SEASON
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board
authorized the County Administrator to notify the Virginia
Department of Game and Inland Fisheries that participation in
the urban archery deer hunting program is being expanded County-
wide for the upcoming season.
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None.
13. FIFTEEN -MINUTE CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD ON UNSCHEDULED
MATTERS
Mr. Bob Olsen addressed the Board relative to cash proffers.
14. DEFERRED ITEMS
There were no Deferred Items at this time.
15. REQUESTS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME PERMITS AND REZONING
PLACED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA TO BE HEARD IN THE
FOLLOWING ORDER: WITHDRAWALS/DEFERRALS - CASES WHERE
THE APPLICANT ACCEPTS THE RECOMMENDATION AND THERE IS
NO OPPOSITION - CASES WHERE THE APPLICANT DOES NOT
ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION AND/OR THERE IS PUBLIC
OPPOSITION WILL BE HEARD AT SECTION 17
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20SN0514
In Bermuda Magisterial District, Karina Fournier requests
conditional use to permit a communications tower plus
conditional use planned development to permit exceptions to
ordinance requirements and amendment of zoning district map in
a Community Business (C-3) District on 1.8 acres fronting in
two places for a total of 105 feet on the north line of West
Hundred Road, approximately 900 feet west of Jefferson Davis
Highway. Density will be controlled by zoning conditions or
Ordinance standards. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the
property is appropriate for Commercial use. Tax ID 797-655-6717.
Ms. Darla Orr provided the Board with a summary of Case 20SN0514
and stated the Planning Commission and staff recommended
approval subject to the conditions.
Mr. Will Shewmake was present on behalf of the applicant and
stated the applicant accepts the conditions.
Ms. Haley called for public comment.
There being no one to address the issue, the public hearing was
closed.
On motion of Mr. Ingle, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
approved Case 20SN0514 subject to the following conditions:
1. There shall be no signs permitted to identify this
use except those required by FCC or other regulatory
body. (P)
2. The base of the tower shall be enclosed by a minimum
six (6) foot high fence, designed to preclude
trespassing. The fence shall be placed so as to
provide sufficient room between the fence and the
property line to accommodate evergreen plantings
having an initial height and spacing to provide
screening of the base of the tower and accessory
ground -mounted equipment or structures from adjacent
properties. (P)
3. A 50 -foot buffer shall be maintained along the
southern and western boundaries of the tower
compound. No trees may be removed from this buffer
area except (i) to the extent such trees are dead,
diseased or dying, or (ii) in connection with the
construction of the access road or removal of the
communication tower. (P)
4. The color, design and lighting system for the tower
shall be as follows:
a. The tower shall be gray or other neutral color.
b. The tower shall not be lighted.
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c. The tower shall be a monopole structure with
flush mounted antennas.
d. Any satellite dish and microwave dish antennas
attached to the telecommunications tower shall
not exceed six (6) feet in diameter and shall
be of a neutral color with no logos.
e. Cables shall be run within the interior of the
tower to the extent technically practicable.
(P)
S. Any building or mechanical equipment shall comply
with the Zoning Ordinance relative to architectural
treatment of building exteriors and screening of
mechanical equipment in O, C and I Districts. (P)
(NOTE: The Zoning Ordinance requires the screening
of mechanical equipment located on the building or
ground from adjacent properties and public rights of
way. Screening would not be required for the tower
or tower -mounted equipment.)
6. Prior to use of this telecommunications tower, the
11. The fall zone of the telecommunications tower shall
be twenty feet as certified by a licensed engineer
such as Exhibit C. If a telecommunications tower
other than the one described in Exhibit C is to be
erected on the Property, a certification from a
licensed engineer that the tower to be erected has a
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owner of the tower shall obtain approval of the
structural integrity by a registered professional
engineer licensed in Virginia and a copy of the
report filed with the Planning Department. (P)
7.
The tower shall not exceed a height of 199 feet. (P)
8.
At such time that the telecommunications tower ceases
to be used for communications purposes for a period
exceeding twelve (12) consecutive months, the
property owner(s) and/or cell tower owner(s) and/or
lessee(s) shall dismantle and remove the tower and
all associated equipment from the property. (P)
9.
The tower and access road shall be sited on the
property in the location shown on the plans prepared
by BC Architects Engineers, entitled Site Plan VA -
Chester -Dutch Gap 2, dated March 28, 2019, and
attached as Exhibit B. (P)
10.
The tower shall be setback as follows:
a. Front Yard (from West Hundred Road) - Minimum
of 250 feet
b. Corner Side Yard (from Rock Hill Road) - Minimum
of 135 feet
C. Side Yard - Minimum of 45 feet
d. Rear Yard - Minimum of 35 feet (P)
11. The fall zone of the telecommunications tower shall
be twenty feet as certified by a licensed engineer
such as Exhibit C. If a telecommunications tower
other than the one described in Exhibit C is to be
erected on the Property, a certification from a
licensed engineer that the tower to be erected has a
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twenty -foot fall zone shall be submitted to the
Planning Department before the issuance of a building
permit. (P and BI)
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None.
19SN0601
CIO In Midlothian Magisterial District, Emerson Companies, LLC
requests rezoning from Residential Townhome (R-TH) to
Residential Multi -Family (R -MF) with conditional use planned
development to permit exceptions to ordinance requirements and
amendment of zoning district map on 21.3 acres located at the
southwest corner of North Woolridge Road and Coalfield Station
Lane. Density will be controlled by zoning conditions or
ordinance standards. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the
property is appropriate for the Community Mixed Use. Tax ID 731-
706 Part of 3947.
Ms. Orr presented a summary of Case 19SN0601. She stated the
case complies with the Midlothian Community Special Area Plan
with regard to Use and Density; Site Design; Building Design;
and Environmental/Historic Resources. She further stated the
development provides the road network envisioned by the Plan,
and the streetscapes are being designed as recommended by the
Plan. She stated the applicant is requesting several exceptions
to the zoning ordinance standards which will allow design in
compliance with the Plan. She further stated road impacts will
be addressed with off-site road improvements. She stated the
Planning Commission and staff recommend approval and acceptance
of the proffered conditions.
Mr. Jeff Geiger was present on behalf of the applicant. He
provided a summary of the request for rezoning, noting the
applicant's plan creates more open space. He presented a
conceptual plan of a park and stated a historical marker would
be placed along Grove Road. He discussed sub -surface
investigations to locate any potential mines, noting that none
were detected. He reviewed landscape buffers, street networks,
on -street parking, and integration with surrounding
developments. He stated a yield analysis shows the proposed
development will yield fewer students than what was projected
for the existing community that was rezoned in 2005. He reviewed
the ways the case meets the Midlothian Community Special Area
Plan's design objectives. He stated the applicant believes the
proffered conditions are reasonable under state law.
Ms. Haley called for public comment
Ms. Sonia Smith expressed concerns relative to the timing of
groundbreaking, the proximity of construction to Midlothian
Middle School, and the timeline for Midlothian Middle School
4110/ demolition and reconstruction.
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Mr. Will Shewmake appeared on behalf of Sycamore Veterinary
Hospital, which is adjacent to the proposed development, and
expressed approval for the project.
Mr. Bob Roe expressed concerns relative to the number of
exceptions to the zoning ordinance.
Ms. Barbara Roe addressed the Board relative to the number of
mines located on the property, traffic concerns, and building
and positivity changes. She asked the Board to defer the case.
Ms. Audrey Ross asked the Board to defer the case until the
Implementation Committee has been formed.
Mr. Bob Olsen expressed concerns relative to density and
increased enrollments in schools.
Mr. Phil Lohr expressed concerns relative to the number of
exceptions to the zoning ordinance and the setting of a
precedent. He asked the Board to delay the case until after the
Implementation Committee has been established.
Mr. Mike Uzel expressed concerns relative to the number of
exceptions to the zoning ordinance and the setting of a
precedent. He asked the Board to deny the case.
Ms. Valerie Meyers expressed concerns relative to the post-
industrial architectural style of the proposed development. She
also expressed her concern that the Implementation Committee
has yet to be formed. She asked the Board to either vote against
the case or defer it.
There being no one further to address the issue, the public
hearing was closed.
Ms. Haley clarified the Implementation Committee does not usurp
the role of the Planning Commission, Planning staff, or the
Board. She stated applications for the Implementation Committee
have not been reviewed yet. She further stated this zoning
request is a year old and there have been significant community
conversations. She stated she feels confident issues raised by
citizens have been fully vetted. She noted this is an in -fill
project which is unique and high-quality, and it is bringing
green space and walkability. She stated there is time to address
impacts on schools. She further stated Schools will be allowed
to address impacts. She expressed appreciation to Ms. Orr,
Planning Commissioner Gloria Preys, the developer, and staff.
She stated the developer will meet the standards of the
Midlothian Community Special Area Plan.
In response to Mr. Winslow's question relative to Fire and EMS
servicing and safety coverage of these buildings, Chief Senter
stated there are no concerns and a new station will be less than
a mile down the road.
In response to Mr. Winslow's question relative to the study on
potential mine shafts, Mr. Geiger stated Draper Aden was
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contracted to conduct the study using LIDAR (Light Detection
and Ranging) and taking core samples.
In response to Mr. Winslow's question relative to the Millworks
post-industrial style, Ms. Orr explained a variety of elements
are incorporated into the design of the buildings to provide
transition.
In response to Mr. Winslow's question relative to mixed uses
along the Midlothian Turnpike corridor, Ms. Orr explained the
kroi Midlothian Community Special Area Plan looks at the area as a
whole, and this development integrates a higher -density
residential product within that overall community mixed use area
that the Plan envisions.
In response to Mr. Holland's question relative to traffic flow
concerns, Ms. Orr deferred to the Transportation Department.
In response to Mr. Holland's question relative to why the
project does not conform to both residential and commercial
requirements, Ms. Orr clarified the Midlothian Community Special
Area Plan looks at the broader geography to say there needs to
be an appropriate mix of commercial- and residential -type uses.
She stated the area is currently heavy on commercial uses, so
this project would integrate the residential uses envisioned by
the Plan.
In response to Mr. Holland's question relative to the purpose
of the Implementation Committee, Mr. Gillies stated the
Committee will look at the overall Midlothian Community Special
Area Plan and the eventual changes needed to the zoning
ordinance. He further stated the Plan is a vision with general
ideas. He stated the purpose of the Implementation Committee is
not to look at specific zoning cases as they come forward.
Mr. Holland stated he is concerned about the accuracy of the
numbers relative to school impacts and stated he would like to
see good historical data.
Dr. Casey discussed the development of the predictive model and
stated the Census will test the variables of the predictive
model.
In response to Mr. Ingle's question relative to the actual
height of the buildings, Mr. Geiger discussed the differing
heights of the buildings. He stated rooftop amenities are
offered as add-ons in lieu of decks.
On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Winslow, the Board
approved Case 19SN0601 and accepted the following proffered
conditions:
The property owner and applicant in this rezoning case,
pursuant to Section 15.2-2298 of the Code of Virginia (1950 as
amended) and the Zoning Ordinance of Chesterfield County, for
themselves and their successors or assigns, proffer that the
property under consideration (the "Property") will be developed
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according to the following proffers if, and only if, the
rezoning request submitted herewith is granted with only those
conditions agreed to by the owner and applicant. In the event
this request is denied or approved with conditions not agreed
to by the owner and applicant, the proffers shall immediately
be null and void and of no further force or effect.
These Proffered Conditions include six (6) Exhibits:
Exhibit A: Zoning Exhibit - Coalfield Station Condos,
Midlothian District, Chesterfield County, Virginia, originally
dated March 27, 2019, last revised February 6, 2020, prepared
by Townes Site Engineering ("Conceptual Plan").
Exhibit B: Common Area Concept Plan, "Coalfield Station", dated
October 24, 2019, prepared by Glave & Holmes Architecture (the
"Center Green Plan"); Coalfield Station Center Green
Inspiration prepared by Glave & Holmes Architecture and
Citidesign (the "Inspiration Pictures").
Exhibit C: Building elevations, titled "Coalfield Station"
prepared by Glave & Holmes Architecture, dated January 13,
2020, ("Elevations").
Exhibit D: HVAC Low Maintenance Fence, dated May 28, 2019.
Exhibit E: Location of high visibility elevations, dated
February 7, 2020.
Exhibit F: Coalfield Station Grove Hill Open Space Plan, dated
February 7, 2020 ("Grove Hill Open Space").
1. Master Plan. The Textual Statement, dated February
6, 2020, shall be considered the Master Plan. (P)
2. Conceptual Plan. The location of roads, alleys,
pedestrian paths, open space and access points on
the Property shall be developed in general
conformance with the layout depicted on the
Conceptual Plan, unless modifications are approved
by the Planning Commission at the time of plans
review. (P)
3. Center Green Plan. The common area in the center of
the Conceptual Plan shall be improved with pedestrian
crossings, patio areas, a play area and green open
spaces (i.e. lawn) as generally shown on the Center
Green Plan and generally consistent with Inspiration
Pictures for the improvements therein, unless
modifications are approved by the Planning
Commission at the time of plans review. (P)
4. Public
Utilities. Public
water and wastewater
systems
shall be used. (U)
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Road Improvements. With initial development, the
following improvements shall be completed, as
determined by the Transportation Department:
a. Construction of a two-lane road for Coalfield
Station Lane
to Virginia Department
of
Transportation
("VDOT")
standards
and
acceptance into
the state
system, with
any
modification approved by
the Transportation
Department, from its terminus approximately 300
taw feet west of North Woolridge Road through the
Property to Midlothian Turnpike (Route 60),
extending generally along the eastern property
line of Midlothian Middle School ("North-South
Road"), if such road is approved by the
Chesterfield Transportation Department and
VDOT. Additional pavement shall be provided
for the North-South Road at its intersection
with Midlothian Turnpike (Route 60), to provide
the width necessary for a three -lane typical
section (one southbound lane and two northbound
lanes), but the actual lanes to be stripped
shall be determined by the type of entrance VDOT
permits onto Route 60. The design of the North-
South Road shall include an entrance to the
parking lot for Midlothian Middle School in a
location to be determined at the time of plan
review.
Construction of additional pavement along the
eastbound lanes of Route 60 at the North-South
Road intersection to provide a separate right
turn lane into the North-South Road.
C. Construction of a VDOT standard sidewalk along
the west side of the North-South Road from the
Grove Hill Road extension through the Property
to the Route 60/North-South Road intersection.
d. Dedication to Chesterfield County, free and
unrestricted, of any additional right-of-way
(or easements) required for the improvements
identified above. In the event the Developer is
unable to acquire the "off-site" right-of-way
that is necessary for such improvements, the
Developer may request, in writing, that the
County acquire such right-of-way as a public
road improvement. All costs associated with the
acquisition of the right-of-way shall be borne
by the Developer. In the event the County does
not assist the Developer in acquisition of the
"off-site" right-of-way after such request, the
Developer shall be relieved of the obligation
to acquire the "off-site" right-of-way, and
only provide road improvements that can be
accommodated within available right-of-way, as
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determined by the Transportation Department.
(T)
6. Maintenance of Building Exteriors and Common Areas.
The homeowner's association for the development
shall be responsible for properly maintaining and
repairing on-site improvements including, but not
limited to, all Common Areas, driveways, lot
landscaping, lighting, fencing, street trees,
sidewalks, and dwelling unit exteriors to exclude
windows and doors. Periodic cleaning and painting of
doors, windows and trim will be done by the
homeowner's association. Dwelling unit interiors are
expressly excluded from the homeowner's
association's maintenance and repair obligations.
All areas of common area concrete shall be maintained
by the homeowner's association without pot holes and
ruts. The homeowner's association shall ensure that
the affairs of the homeowner's association are
professionally managed, including the homeowner's
association's maintenance and repair obligations.
(P)
7. Street Lighting. Street lights shall be provided
along both sides of all internal public roads, except
where there is a conflict with street trees,
utilities, sightlines, and driveway areas, in
accordance with a lighting plan to be submitted and
approved at the time of plans review. Street light
poles shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height.
P)
8. Right of Way Dedication. Upon request by the
Transportation Department, the owner shall dedicate
an eighty foot (80') wide right-of-way from the
North-South Road to the western Property line,
generally located in the southwest corner of the
property, to accommodate a future public road
connection, in a location mutually agreed upon by
the Transportation Department and the owner. Right-
of-way shall be dedicated, free and unrestricted, to
and for the benefit of Chesterfield County. (T)
9. Grove Hill Road Open Space. The open space fronting
on Grove Hill Road shall be improved with landscaped
areas and a sidewalk as generally shown on the Grove
Hill Open Space Plan and generally consistent with
the inspiration pictures attached to that plan,
unless modifications are approved by the Planning
Commission at the time of plans review. (P)
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None. Ij
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19SN0625
In Matoaca Magisterial District, Cosby village LLC requests
rezoning from Agricultural (A) and Light Industrial (I-1) to
Neighborhood Business (C-2) with Conditional Use to permit
alcoholic beverage sales near a public school plus Conditional
Use Planned Development to permit exceptions to ordinance
requirements and amendment of the zoning district map on 19.6
acres fronting 1530 feet on the north line of Hull Street Road,
580 feet east of Otterdale Road and also fronting 1800 feet on
the south line of Cosby Road, 565 feet east of Otterdale Road.
The Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is appropriate for
Neighborhood Business use. Tax IDs 713-670-6548 and 7126; 714-
670-3070 and 5767.
Ms. Orr provided a summary of Case 19SN0625 and stated the
Planning Commission and staff recommend approval of Request I
(Rezoning with Conditional Use Planned Development) and Request
II (Conditional Use), but Schools recommends denial of Request
II (Conditional Use).
In response to Ms. Haley's question relative to the ordinance
prohibiting alcohol sales near a public school, Ms. Orr
confirmed the ordinance applies only to businesses which sell
alcohol for on -premises consumption, not businesses such as gas
stations which sell alcohol for off -premises consumption.
Mr. Dave Anderson was present on behalf of the applicant and
provided details of the proposed development. He stated the
project is walkable to hundreds of single- and multi -family
homes. He noted the applicant has made several commitments to
road improvements. He addressed the issue of alcoholic beverage
sales in proximity to a school property and noted 82 percent
schools in the county are exempt from this ordinance.
Ms. Haley called for public comment.
Ms. Sonia Smith expressed concerns relative to sale of alcoholic
beverages in the vicinity of Cosby High School.
There being no one else to address the issue, the public hearing
was closed.
Mr. Carroll stated this project will enhance the lives of the
residents in the area. He further stated the businesses in this
project will be held to the same standards to prevent alcohol
sales to minors as any other business in the county.
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Ingle, the Board
approved Case 19SN0625 (Requests I and II) and accepted the
following proffered conditions:
1. Master Plan. The Textual Statement dated May 22,
2019, revised February 17, 2020 shall be considered
the Master Plan. (P)
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2. Conceptual
Plan. The site shall be designed
as
generally
depicted on the "Cosby Center - Exhibit
A
Conceptual
Plan" last revised January 3, 2020
and
attached hereto. However, the exact location
of
buildings,
drive areas and parking areas may
be
modified provided that the general intent of
the
Conceptual
Plan is maintained with respect
to
location
of uses, internal road network
and
pedestrian
environment. (P)
3. Utilities.
Public water and wastewater shall be used.
IJ
(U)
4. Right of Way Dedication. Prior to any site plan
approval, or within sixty (60) days from a written
request by the Transportation Department, whichever
occurs first, the following shall be dedicated, free
and unrestricted, to and for the benefit of
Chesterfield County, as determined by the
Transportation Department;
a. Thirty (30) feet of right of way along the south
side of Cosby Road, measured from the centerline
of that part of Cosby Road immediately adjacent
to the Property;
b. One Hundred (100) feet right of way along the
north side of Hull Street Road (Route 360),
measured from the centerline of that part of
Route 360 immediately adjacent to the Property.
(T)
5. Access. Direct vehicular access from the Property to
Route 360 shall be limited to two (2)
entrances/exits. The exact location of each access
shall be approved by the Transportation Department.
(T)
6. Road Improvements. The following road improvements
shall be completed, as determined by the
Transportation Department. The exact length and
design of the improvements shall be approved by the
Transportation Department. If any of the
improvements are provided by others, then the
specific requirement shall no longer be required, as
determined by the Transportation Department.
a. Construction of an additional lane of pavement
(i.e. third through lane) along westbound lanes
of Route 360 for the entire property frontage;
b. Construction of additional pavement along the
westbound lanes of Route 360 at each approved
access to provide a separate right turn lane; IJ
C. Construction of a sidewalk along the north side
of Route 360 for the entire Property frontage.
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Sidewalk shall be located to maximize
separation between pedestrian and vehicle
traffic, as approved by the Transportation
Department, and provide connections to the
commercial development.
d. widening/improving of Cosby Road to provide two
(2) eleven (11) foot wide travel lanes and a
four (4) foot wide paved shoulder on the south
4/ side and overlaying the full width of the road
4W with one and a half (1.5) inch bituminous
asphalt concrete, with any modifications
approved by the Transportation Department, for
the entire Property frontage. Widening
improvement described above does not preclude
construction of on -street parking, if on -street
parking is approved by the Virginia Department
of Transportation (VDOT).
e. Construction of a sidewalk along the south side
of Cosby Road for the entire Property frontage.
f. Dedication to Chesterfield County, free and
unrestricted, of any additional right-of-way
(or easements) required for the improvements
identified above. (T)
7. Phasing Plan. Prior to any site plan approval, a
phasing plan for the required road improvements, as
identified in Proffered Condition 6, shall be
submitted to and approved by the Transportation
Department. (T)
8. Maximum Density. For transportation purposes, the
maximum density shall be 97,500 square feet of
shopping center and 97,500 of general office or
equivalent density as determined by the
Transportation Department. At the election of the
developer, higher densities may be approved by the
Planning Commission if the other requirements of
zoning are met. (T)
9. Open Space/Pedestrian Areas. The areas designated as
"LAKE PROMENADE" and/or "PEDESTRIAN PLAZA" on the
Conceptual Plan shall include publicly accessible
spaces designed to include amenities that provide
high visual interest and pedestrian functionality.
These open spaces shall serve to connect the
buildings to the spaces intended for gatherings and
social interaction. Improvements in these areas may
include, but not be limited to: decorative paving
units; pedestrian -style lighting; benches;
landscaped areas; plantings; bike racks; plazas;
water features; fountains; and other pedestrian
elements. The exact design, material and location of
pedestrian elements shall be approved by the Planning
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Department and the Department of Environmental
Engineering at time of Plans Review. (P and EE)
10. Pre and Post Development Rate. The maximum post -
development discharge rate for the 100 -year storm
shall be limited to pre -development 100 -year
discharge rate. (EE)
11. Steep Slopes. In locations where the disturbance of
slopes greater than 25 percent will occur, enhanced
erosion and sediment control measures, such as super
silt fence (or alternative as approved by the
Department of Environmental Engineering) and the
application of anionic PAM to denuded areas during
construction and final stabilization, shall be
provided as directed by the Department of
Environmental Engineering at the time of site plan
review. The Department of Environmental Engineering
shall approve the exact design and implementation of
these standards. (EE)
12. Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be provided to all
buildings from the designated parking areas as
generally shown on the Conceptual Plan. Sidewalks
shall be a minimum of five (5) feet in width and
shall be constructed of concrete or an alternative
material approved by the Planning Department at site
plan approval. Where pedestrian traffic may need to
cross drives and or public roads, crosswalks will be
provided as decorative painted surfaces or be
constructed from concrete with a stained, painted or
stamped textures. (P)
13. Street Lights. Street lighting shall be provided
along the southside of Cosby Road and shall be
compatible with the lights provided along Cosby
Village Road. Internal site lighting shall be of a
pedestrian scale. All light poles and fixtures to
ornamental and approved by the Planning Department
at the time of site plan review. (P)
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None.
20SN0509
In Clover Hill Magisterial District, Performance Sports Group,
LLC requests rezoning from Light Industrial (I-1) to
Neighborhood Business (C-2) of 2.0 acres; rezoning from
Agricultural (A) to Light Industrial (I-1) of 1.0 acre; and
conditional use to permit commercial indoor recreational use
and sale of alcoholic beverages for on -premises consumption `
within 500 linear feet of a public school in a Light Industrial v/]
(I-1) District on 4.9 acres, and amendment of the zoning
district map on property fronting 450 feet on the east line of
S. Old Hundred Road, 740 feet north of Kelly Green Drive; located
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at the southern terminus of East Boundary Court; and fronting
515 feet on the west line of Kelly Green Drive, 1400 feet south
of Genito Road. The Comprehensive Plan suggests the property is
appropriate for Regional Mixed Use. Tax IDs 731-686-0664, 3994,
and 7197.
Mr. Josh Gillespie gave a summary of Case 20SN0509 and stated
the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval of Request
I (Rezoning with Conditional Use) and Request II (Conditional
Use to Permit Sales of Alcoholic Beverages for Onsite
Le Consumption Within 500 Feet of Public Schools), but Schools
recommends denial of Request II (Conditional Use to Permit Sales
of Alcoholic Beverages for Onsite Consumption Within 500 Feet
of Public Schools).
Mr. Dave Anderson was present on behalf of the applicant and
stated this is an in -fill project with the Brandermill community
being the most significant neighbor. He further stated the
applicant's goal is to teach and train youth who want to play
their sport in college and professionally. He further stated
the applicant wants to create a place for parents to stay on-
site while their children are practicing as well as
opportunities for Brandermill residents without having to access
a major arterial.
Ms. Haley called for public comment.
There being no one to address the issue, the public hearing was
closed.
Mr. Winslow stated RISE (Richmond Indoor Sports Experience) has
a great presence in the community and it is a well-recognized
local brand. With regard to alcohol sales, he pointed out many
ABC regulations which are already in place to protect citizens
and youths.
On motion of Mr. Winslow, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
approved Case 20SN0509 (Requests I and II) and accepted the
following proffered conditions:
1. Master Plan. The Textual Statement dated December
4, 2019, and all referenced exhibits shall be
considered the Master Plan. (P)
2. Outdoor Advertising of Alcoholic Sales Prohibited.
On or relating to uses on Parcel 1, there shall be
no signage identifying the sale of alcoholic
beverages on the property, nor shall advertising of
alcoholic beverages be visible from the exterior of
the building. (P)
3. Hours of Alcohol Service. Sale of alcohol shall be
limited to the following times:
a. Sunday through Thursday 11 A.M. to 10 P.M.
Le b. Friday and Saturday 11 A.M. to 12 A.M. (P)
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4. Utilities
a. Public water and wastewater service will be used
for domestic and emergency fire flow purposes
throughout the development.
b. Well water may be used for irrigation purposes
only.
C. The developer will extend from the south an 8"
waterline along South Old Hundred Road to serve
the property.
d. The developer will provide an easement along
the entire frontage of the property for future
extension of the waterline.
e. Existing county sanitary sewer force mains
shall be protected to the satisfaction of
Chesterfield County Utility Department, and
such protections shall be shown on site plan.
Test hole locating shall be required at the time
of site plan approval to ensure the protection
and/or avoidance of these lines. (U)
5. Dedication. Prior to any site plan approval or within
sixty (60) days from a written request by the
Transportation Department, whichever occurs first,
forty-five (45) feet of right of way along the east
side of Old Hundred Road, measured from the
centerline of that part of Old Hundred Road
immediately adjacent to the Property, shall be
dedicated, free and unrestricted, to and for the
benefit of Chesterfield County. (T)
6. Access. Direct vehicular access from Property to Old
Hundred Road shall be limited to one (1)
entrance/exit, generally shown on Exhibit A. The
exact location of the access shall be approved by
the Transportation Department. (T)
7. Road Improvements. Prior to issuance of any
certificate of occupancy with direct vehicular
access to Old Hundred Road, the developer shall be
responsible for the following road improvements. The
exact design and length of the improvements shall be
approved by the Transportation Department:
a. Construction of additional pavement along the
northbound lane of Old Hundred Road at the
approved access to provide a separate right turn
lane.
b. If warranted by traffic calculations,
construction of additional pavement along the
southbound lane of Old Hundred road at the
approved access to provide a separate left turn
lane, if the Virginia Department of
Transportation (VDOT) approves access to allow
left -in access from Old Hundred Road.
C. Relocation of the existing ditch to provide a
minimum seven (7) foot unpaved shoulder along
the entire Property frontage along the
northbound lane of Old Hundred Road.
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d. Construction of VDOT standard sidewalk along
the entire Property frontage to Old Hundred
Road.
e. Dedication, free and unrestricted, to and for
the benefit of Chesterfield County, of any
additional right -of way (or easements) required
for these improvements. (T)
8. Environmental. An on- or off-site stormwater
retention mechanism shall be utilized in order to
Le retain the 2, 10, and 100 -year post development
runoff and release at a 2, 10, and 100 year pre -
development rate. (EE)
9. Parcel 2 Grading. Parcel 2 shall not be used as
temporary stockpiling for Parcel 1 site
construction. (P)
10. C-2 Use Limits on Parcel 2.
a. No drive through use for restaurants shall be
permitted.
b. Sit-down restaurants shall be limited to a
maximum of 5,000 square feet. (P)
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None.
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS
16.A. TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,
CHAPTER 10: THE LAND USE PLAN, GENERAL LAND USE
GUIDELINES FOR URBAN DEVELOPMENT AREAS
Mr. Steve Haasch stated this date and time has been advertised
for a public hearing for the Board to consider an amendment to
The Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 10: The Land Use Plan, General
Land Use Guidelines for Urban Development Areas. He stated the
amendments are necessary because the state is now requiring
local Comprehensive Plans to reference the section of the Code
of Virginia pertaining to Urban Development Areas in order for
candidate Smart Scale projects in Urban Development Areas to be
eligible for funding consideration. He further stated the
Planning Commission and staff recommend approval.
Ms. Haley called for public comment
There being no one to address the issue, the public hearing was
closed.
On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Mr. Winslow, the Board
adopted the following amendment to The Comprehensive Plan:
Urban Development Areas. The Regional Mixed Use, Community Mixed Use, Residential
Mixed Use, High Density Residential and Medium -High Density Residential categories of
the Land Use Plan Map are designated as Urban Development Areas pursuant to the Code of
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Virginia 15.2-2223.1. Incentives for developing in these areas include higher density
allowances as described in the land use categories.
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None.
16.B.
FOR SURPLUS TAX SALE FUNDS
Mr. Jeff Mincks, County Attorney, stated this date and time has
been advertised for a public hearing for the Board to consider
the claim of Julia Griffith and Kathleen Bowen, executors of
the Estate of Michael William Bowen, for surplus tax sale funds.
He further stated Michael William Bowen, now deceased, owned
property in Chesterfield County located at 3232 Fortunes Ridge
Road. He stated on June 22, 2015, the county initiated a forced
sale of the property due to delinquent real estate taxes. He
stated on April 20, 2016, the Circuit Court entered an order
confirming the sale of the property, and the delinquent taxes
were paid. He further stated the balance of $79,734.42 in
proceeds from the sale was deposited with the Clerk of the
Circuit Court. He stated Mr. Bowen's heirs never made a claim
for the surplus funds while the Clerk held them. He further
stated pursuant to state law, since two years had passed with
no one coming forward to claim the funds, the surplus funds were
paid to the county by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. He stated
the county has now received a request from Mr. Bowen's heirs to
recover the surplus funds on behalf of the estate. He further
stated the law allows the former owners to request the money
from the county after such surplus funds are paid to the county;
however, the request must be approved, and the funds
appropriated by the Board after holding a public hearing. He
noted the Board has no obligation to approve the request either
in full or in part.
In response to Mr. Holland's question, Mr. Mincks stated the
amount of the claim is $79,734.42.
Ms. Haley called for public comment.
There being no one to address the issue, the public hearing was
closed.
On motion of Mr. Winslow, seconded by Mr. Carroll, the Board
approved the claim of Ms. Julia Griffith and Ms. Kathleen Bowen,
executors of the estate of Michael William Bowen, and
appropriated surplus tax sale funds in the amount of $79,734.42.
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None.
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17. REMAINING MANUFACTURED HOME PERMITS AND ZONING REQUESTS
There were no remaining manufactured home permits and zoning
cases.
18. FIFTEEN -MINUTE CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD ON UNSCHEDULED
MATTERS
There were no speakers at this time.
20. ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Holland, the Board
adjourned at 9:17 p.m. until March 25, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. for a
work session in Room 502.
Ayes: Haley, Carroll, Ingle, Winslow and Holland.
Nays: None.
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Chairman
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