Board of Supervisors: October 27, 2005

October 27, 2005

October 27, 2005

Virginia:

At a Continued Meeting of the Nelson County Board of Supervisors on October 27, 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 M. Fortune, Planning Secretary

Agenda Item Number 1. Call Meeting to Order

Supervisor Harris called the Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Upon arrival of Supervisor Wood, Supervisor Harris relinquished the Chair to Mr. Wood.

Agenda Item Number II. Review of Zoning Ordinance

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

Chapter 12, Site Plan Requirements and Land Development Criteria

C.   Uses Requiring a Minor Site Plan

Duplexes and two-family residential dwellings were exempted from the requirement for a minor site plan as well as single-family residential dwellings.

Section O, Single-Family Residential Lot Plans, was moved to the front of the chapter in order to clarify the requirements and exemptions.

Site plans for parking areas pertaining to renting a bedroom for single-family residential dwellings were exempted.

D.   Uses Requiring a Major Site Plan

The definition of a “Mobile Home Park” was changed from “any area of twenty acres or more, however designated, that is occupied or designed for occupancy by one or more manufactured homes.” The term “Mobile Home Park” shall not include sales lots on which unoccupied mobile homes, whether new or used, are parked for the purposes of inspection and sale” was added to the existing Zoning Ordinance definition that more than two mobile homes constitute a mobile home park, regardless of the lot acreage.

Concluding a review of D, the Board stated they would continue discussion on Page 283, 4, Additional Required Supporting Information, at the next Zoning Ordinance Work Session.

Agenda Item Number III. 7:30 P.M., Public Hearing: 2005 Transportation Enhancement Program

(A)   Overview and Resolution: Lovingston Revitalization Program

Mr. Carter stated that a Public Hearing has been scheduled to consider and receive public comment on projects for submission to the Virginia Department of Transportation for funding assistance from the Department’s Transportation Enhancement Program.

Currently, Mr. Carter stated that the Board of Supervisors will consider the submission of applications to VDOT for enhancement program funding of the following projects: the Lovingston Revitalization Project, Oakland – The Nelson County Museum of History, the Blue Ridge Tunnel Restoration, the Blue Ridge Railway Trail, the Oak Ridge Train Station and Amenities and Owens Creek Aqueduct.

Concluding comments from Mr. Carter, Bill Mednick with Land Planning & Design Associates presented a power point presentation on the Lovingston Revitalization Project.

Mr. Mednick stated that the Project consists of three phases.

Phase 1A, Front Street/Main Street Intersection: Bulbouts at intersection corners to define parking and reduce crossing widths, new sidewalks and curb ramps, street lights, street furniture, and a landscaped pocket park.

Grant Application for Phase I of the Project is $348,000, with a twenty percent County match of $87,000.

Phase 1B. Main Street: Curb and gutter, five feet sidewalks on both sides of the road, lighting, street trees, and pavement markings.

Phase 1C. Main Street/Route 29 Intersection: Pedestrian crosswalks and islands, landscaping, sidewalk connects to Main Street, and gateway signage.

Additionally, Mr. Carter stated that $74,000 in VDOT surplus secondary road funds can be applied to Phase I of the Project. Mr. Carter also stated that the County is proposing to submit an application for CDBG funds next year and possibly Rural Development funding to generate business development in the project area.

Concluding comments from Mr. Carter, Supervisor Bruguiere questioned how does one project affect other projects competing for funding when there are several projects.

Mr. Carter noted that the Blue Ridge Tunnel Project is now available for funding in a Statewide funding pool, and that Project will not be competing for regional funding. Mr. Carter also noted that other County Projects and Jurisdictions will be competing for the same pool of funding.

Supervisors Brennan and Harris stated they are pleased with the Lovingston Revitalization Project moving forward.

Supervisor Wood opened the Public Hearing.

There being no comments from the Public, Supervisor Wood closed the Public Hearing.

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

RE: Project Endorsement, Lovingston Revitalization Project

WHEREAS, In accordance with the Commonwealth Transportation Board construction allocation procedures, it is necessary that a request by resolution be received from the local government or state agency in order that the Virginia Department of Transportation program a transportation enhancement project in the County of Nelson; and

WHEREAS, Lovingston residents have expressed a resounding desire for improvements to their Village. This has included a desire for a balance between increased business opportunities, safe transportation, affordable housing opportunities and recreation. The Lovingston Revitalization project envisions a vibrant village environment that facilitates community, recreation and commerce in a safe and attractive environment; and

WHEREAS, the first Phase in the Downtown Revitalization Plan will focus on pedestrian and gateway improvements along the Main Street Corridor leading from US Route 29 gateway to the Government Center. In order to create achievable construction and budget goals this first phase is divided into three parts. In summary, Phase 1 – A will focus on enhancements to the Front and Main Street intersection. Phase 1 – B will include pedestrian improvements along Main Street and Phase 1 – C will focus on re-design and improvements to the Main Street/Route 29 intersection;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Nelson County Board of Supervisors, requests the Commonwealth Transportation Board to establish funding for the Lovingston Revitalization Project; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby agrees to pay a minimum twenty percent of the total cost for planning and design, right of way, and construction of this project, and that, if the Nelson County Board of Supervisors subsequently elects to cancel this project, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby agrees to reimburse the Virginia Department of Transportation for the total amount of the costs expended by the Department through the date the Department is notified of such cancellation.

Agenda Item Number IV. Other Matters

(A)   Resolution: Property Acquisition

The Board of Supervisors deferred the proposed Resolution on Property Acquisition until the November 11, 2005 Meeting.

(B) Schedule Six Year Secondary Plan Work Session

The Board scheduled a Work Session on the Six Year Secondary Plan for Wednesday, November 9, 2005, 6:00 p.m. A Work Session on the Zoning Ordinance was scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2005.

Additionally, Supervisor Bruguiere discussed an inquiry from residents in the Piney River area regarding free hook-ups for the Phase III Piney River Project.

Mr. Carter gave a brief overview of the Project and stated he would provide an update at the November 8, 2005 Meeting following a meeting with Engineers Draper Aden & Associates.

Supervisor Wood stated that he will be contacting the Board Members regarding the County Administrator’s evaluation between now and the November 8th Meeting.

Agenda Item Number V. Adjournment

Re: Adjournment

On a motion by Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Harvey, with Mr. Harris voting yes, Mr. Harvey voting yes, Mr. Bruguiere voting yes, Ms. Brennan 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 October 27, 2005 Meeting to November 8, 2005, 2:00 p.m.

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