Board of Supervisors: August 29, 2005

August 29, 2005

August 29, 2005

Virginia:

At a Continued Meeting of the Nelson County Board of Supervisors on August 29, 2005, 6:00 p.m., at the Courthouse in Lovingston, Virginia, thereof:

Present:   Gary E. Wood, Chair
       Harry S. Harris, Vice Chair
       Constance Brennan, Central District Supervisor
       Thomas H. Bruguiere, Jr., West District Supervisor
       Thomas D. Harvey, North District Supervisor
       Stephen A. Carter, County Administrator
       Fred M. Boger, Planning Director
       Virgie A. Carter, Deputy Clerk
       Betty F. Fortune, Planning Secretary

Agenda Item Number I. Call Meeting to Order

Chair Wood called the Meeting to order.

Agenda Item Number II. Review of Zoning Ordinance

The Board of Supervisors continued review of the proposed Zoning Ordinance as follows:

CHAPTER 10 - SIGN REGULATIONS:

J. ABANDONED SIGNSThe time was extended for removal of a sign for a business no longer in operation from sixty days to six months. The Planning Director will be authorized to grant a one-time extension of an additional six months.

K. PERMITTED SIGNS IN THE RURAL & FARMING DISTRICT AND RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

Deleted "Pole signs are prohibited" from:
1. Freestanding Signs:
a. Church, institutional or civic use identification;
b. Single family detached subdivision or project identification sign;
   and
c. Multifamily subdivision or project, nursing home or day care
   facility identification sign.

4. Additional Regulations
a. Sign Height and Setback

Changed language to allow the maximum height of a sign greater of eight feet above grade or eight feet above road shoulder grade.

Deleted Corridor Overlay District sign guidelines pending consideration of whether to add the District back in to the ordinance.

L. PERMITTED SIGNS IN VILLAGE MIXED USE DISTRICT

2. Building Mounted Signs
a. Wall Signs
Changed the text to delete language prohibiting an awning, canopy or marquee sign if there is a wall sign.

b. Projecting Signs
Deleted language prohibiting an awning, canopy or marquee sign if there is a projecting sign.
Added an eight foot height requirement for projecting signs.

c. Awning, Canopy or Marquee Signs
Deleted language prohibiting a wall or projecting sign if there is an awning, canopy or marquee sign.

4. Additional Regulations
a. Changed "All freestanding signs in a Village Mixed Use District shall have a maximum height of ten feet and shall not be located within ten feet of any public street right-of-way, property line, alley, private street or driveway intersecting a public or private street" to "within five feet of any public street right-of-way or property line and shall not be located within ten feet of any alley, private street or driveway intersecting a public or private street."

b. Corridor Overlay District
Deleted

M. PERMITTED SIGNS IN THE TOWN CENTER DISTRICT
2. Building Mounted Signs

b. Projecting Signs
Added an eight foot height requirement.

4. Additional Regulations

b. Corridor Overlay District
Deleted

N. PERMITTED SIGNS IN THE PLANNED SHOPPING BUSINESS DISTRICT
1. Freestanding Signs

a. Business Identification Sign for a Single Occupant Commercial
   Building
Changed the sign area from thirty-two square feet to fifty square feet
with architectural elements for the support or base not to exceed fifty
square feet.

b. Business Identification Sign for a group of two or more contiguous
stores or businesses per building and less than 60,000 gross leasable
square feet
Changed the sign area from forty-eight square feet to one hundred square feet with architectural elements for the support or base not to exceed 100 square feet.

c. Business Identification Sign for a group of two or more contiguous
stores or businesses per building and more than 60,000 gross leasable
square feet
Changed the sign area from sixty-four square feet to one hundred and fifty square feet with architectural elements for the support or base not to exceed one hundred and fifty square feet.

2. Building Mounted Signs

b. Projecting Signs
Added an eight foot height requirement.

4. Additional Regulations

d. Corridor Overlay District
Deleted

O. PERMITTED SIGNS IN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AND THE HEAVY
   INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT

4. Additional Regulations

b. Corridor Overlay District
Deleted

P. PERMITTED SIGNS IN THE PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY
   DISTRICT
No changes were made.

Q. SPECIAL SIGN EXCEPTIONS

1. Cause for Exceptions
Mr. Boger was directed to consult with County Attorney Payne to see if the Planning Commission can legally grant an exception or if the Board of Supervisors or Board of Zoning Appeals should consider the exception.

R. APPEAL TO BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Mr. Boger was directed to consult with County Attorney Payne regarding the legality of an appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

CHAPTER 11 - OUTDOOR LIGHTING AND ILLUMINATION REGULATIONS
No changes were made.

Concluding review of Chapter 11, the Board of Supervisors scheduled the next zoning work session on Tuesday, September 20, 2005, 6:00 p.m.

Agenda Item Number III. Other Matters

A.   Discuss Date for Joint Meeting with EDA & WPI

The Board of Supervisors scheduled a Joint Meeting with the EDA & WPI at 5:00 p.m. on September 27th.

A Joint Public Hearing on the Six Year Plan was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on September 27th at the Courthouse in Lovingston.

B.   Nelson County Rescue Squad Members: Recognition of Life Membership

Re: Recognition of Nelson County Rescue Squad Members

On a motion duly made by Ms. Brennan, seconded by Mr. Bruguiere, with Ms. Brennan voting yes, Mr. Bruguiere voting yes, Mr. Harvey voting yes, Mr. Harris voting yes, and Mr. Wood voting yes, the following Resolution was adopted:

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Nelson County Board of Supervisors does hereby recognize Members of the Nelson County Rescue Squad as follows:

STEVIE ASHLEY RECOGNITION OF LIFE MEMBERSHIP NELSON COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD

WHEREAS, Stevie Ashley is a dedicated and long time member of the Nelson County Rescue Squad; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Ashley has served and continues to serve the medical needs of the citizens of Nelson County with distinction; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Ashley is an asset to the community and the Nelson County Rescue Squad:

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Nelson County Board of Supervisors does hereby recognize Stevie Ashley for receiving a Life Membership to the Nelson County Rescue Squad; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a special �Thank You� is bestowed upon Ms. Ashley for her exemplary service to Nelson County.

PAUL DRUMHELLER RECOGNITION OF LIFE MEMBERSHIP NELSON COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD

WHEREAS, Paul Drumheller is a dedicated and long time member of the Nelson County Rescue Squad; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Drumheller has served and continues to serve the medical needs of the citizens of Nelson County with distinction; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Drumheller is an asset to the community and the Nelson County Rescue Squad:

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Nelson County Board of Supervisors does hereby recognize Paul Drumheller for receiving a Life Membership to the Nelson County Rescue Squad; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a special �Thank You� is bestowed upon Mr. Drumheller for his exemplary service to Nelson County.

BILLY MASSIE RECOGNITION OF LIFE MEMBERSHIP NELSON COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD

WHEREAS, Billy Massie is a dedicated and long time member of the Nelson County Rescue Squad; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Massie has served and continues to serve the medical needs of the citizens of Nelson County with distinction; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Massie is an asset to the community and the Nelson County Rescue Squad:

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Nelson County Board of Supervisors does hereby recognize Billy Massie for receiving a Life Membership to the Nelson County Rescue Squad; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a special �Thank You� is bestowed upon Mr. Massie for his exemplary service to Nelson County.

KIM CARWILE RECOGNITION OF LIFE MEMBERSHIP NELSON COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD

WHEREAS, Kim Carwile is a dedicated and long time member of the Nelson County Rescue Squad; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Carwile has served and continues to serve the medical needs of the citizens of Nelson County with distinction; and
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WHEREAS, Ms. Carwile is an asset to the community and the Nelson County Rescue Squad:

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Nelson County Board of Supervisors does hereby recognize Kim Carwile for receiving a Life Membership to the Nelson County Rescue Squad; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a special �Thank You� is bestowed upon Ms. Carwile for her exemplary service to Nelson County.

BILL KEENE RECOGNITION OF LIFE MEMBERSHIP NELSON COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD

WHEREAS, Bill Keene is a dedicated and long time member of the Nelson County Rescue Squad; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Keene has served and continues to serve the medical needs of the citizens of Nelson County with distinction; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Keene is an asset to the community and the Nelson County Rescue Squad:

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Nelson County Board of Supervisors does hereby recognize Bill Keene for receiving a Life Membership to the Nelson County Rescue Squad; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a special �Thank You� is bestowed upon Mr. Keene for his exemplary service to Nelson County.

DENISE THOMPSON RECOGNITION OF LIFE MEMBERSHIP NELSON COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD

WHEREAS, Denise Thompson is a dedicated and long time member of the Nelson County Rescue Squad; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Thompson has served and continues to serve the medical needs of the citizens of Nelson County with distinction; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Thompson is an asset to the community and the Nelson County Rescue Squad:

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Nelson County Board of Supervisors does hereby recognize Denise Thompson for receiving a Life Membership to the Nelson County Rescue Squad; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a special �Thank You� is bestowed upon Ms. Thompson for her exemplary service to Nelson County.

IN MEMORY OF LEBRON DRUMHELLER NELSON COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD

WHEREAS, Lebron Drumheller was a dedicated and long time member of the Nelson County Rescue Squad; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Drumheller served the medical needs of the citizens of Nelson County with distinction; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Drumheller was an asset to the community and the Nelson County Rescue Squad:

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Nelson County Board of Supervisors does hereby recognize Lebron Drumheller for the many years of exemplary service he devoted to the Nelson County Rescue Squad; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this Plaque is hereby presented to Mrs. Bernice Drumheller in memory of her husband, the late Lebron Drumheller.

COMMENDATION TO MARTHA CONNER NELSON COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD

WHEREAS, Martha Conner is a dedicated and long time member of the Nelson County Rescue Squad; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Conner has served the medical needs of the citizens of Nelson County with distinction for thirty-one years; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Conner is an asset to the community and the Nelson County Rescue Squad:

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Nelson County Board of Supervisors does hereby recognize Martha Conner for thirty-one years of active duty to the Nelson County Rescue Squad; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Mrs. Conner is commended for her exemplary service to Nelson County.

COMMENDATION TO CHARLOTTE NAPIER NELSON COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD

WHEREAS, Charlotte Napier is a dedicated and long time member of the Nelson County Rescue Squad; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Napier has served and continues to serve the medical needs of the citizens of Nelson County with distinction for thirty-one years; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Napier is an asset to the community and the Nelson County Rescue Squad:

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Nelson County Board of Supervisors does hereby recognize Charlotte Napier for thirty-one years of active duty to the Nelson County Rescue Squad; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Mrs. Napier is commended for her exemplary service to Nelson County.

Agenda Item Number IV. Adjournment

Re: Adjournment

On a motion by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Bruguiere, with Mr. Harvey voting yes, Mr. Bruguiere voting yes, Ms. Brennan voting yes, Mr. Harris voting yes, and Mr. Wood voting yes, the following Resolution was adopted:

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Nelson County Board of Supervisors does hereby adjourn the August 29, 2005 Meeting.

________________________________, Chair