Pittsylvania County public meetings in 2023

General

The Finance Committee meeting consists of procedural items and a closed session. No public business items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to review the FY 2023 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Members will also discuss jail reimbursement and aesthetics, as well as revisions to the county code regarding subdivisions.

• FY 2023 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report presentation
• Jail Reimbursement Resolution review
• New Jail Aesthetics review
• Pittsylvania County Code Chapter 18 (Subdivision) revisions review

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several rezoning requests and amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. The meeting also includes votes on a facility improvements contract and a tax exemption application for the Keeling Volunteer Fire Department.

• Case CP-23-001: Amending Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map from Industrial to Mixed Commercial/Industrial
• Case R-23-028: Rezoning from R-1 to A-1 for John and Tina Stein
• Case R-23-029: Rezoning from R-1 to A-1 for Jared and Sarah Moser
• Case R-23-031: Rezoning from RMF to RC-1 for Sharon Smith
• Case R-23-035: Rezoning from M-2 to B-2 for River City Enterprises

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on three special use permit applications. These cases involve a school, a cell tower, and a manufactured home.

• Case S-23-013: Special Use Permit for a school (Susan Tedder)
• Case S-23-017: Special Use Permit for a cell tower (Network Towers)
• Case S-23-020: Special Use Permit for a singlewide manufactured home (David Roach)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings to review several rezoning applications and special use permits. The body will make recommendations regarding land use changes for residential, business, and agricultural districts.

• Case R-23-017: Rezoning from RC-1 to B-2 (Gwendolyn Averett)
• Case R-23-037: Rezoning from R-1 to RMF (Jonathan Wachendorfer)
• Case S-23-020: Special Use Permit for a Slaughterhouse/Meat Processing (Daniel and Ksenia Moore)
• Case S-23-021: Special Use Permit for a School (Richard Holbrook)
• Case S-23-023: Special Use Permit for a Singlewide Manufactured Home (Chancellor and Samantha Turner)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a work session featuring several staff presentations and reports. Discussions include updates on broadband projects, solid waste management, and facility improvement funding.

• IALR Quarterly Update
• VDH Funding Retention Request
• Broadband Project Update
• Reassessment Update
• Sheriff Deputies' Short Term Disability Benefit Subsidy

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review two rezoning cases and potential updates to the County Code. The agenda also includes several items for approval via the consent agenda, such as grant awards and fee waivers.

• Rezoning Case R-23-026: A-1 Agricultural District to M-2 Industrial District, Heavy Industry
• Rezoning Case R-23-027: Connie Sue Gardner Horsley rezoning from A-1 and R-1 to A-1
• Public Hearing: Pittsylvania County Code Amendments, Chapter 18 (Subdivision Ordinance)
• Public Hearing: Pittsylvania County Code Chapter 25(J) Revision (Small Purchases Threshold Increase)
• Acceptance of BIL Funding Award for Robin Court Waterline Extension Project

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on several special use permits and sign requests. The board will also consider two variance requests regarding minimum yard dimensions.

• Case S-23-012: Special Use Permit for Southside Investing, LLC for a grocery anchored shopping center, restaurants, offices, assisted living/dementia care facility, and a hotel
• Case S-23-015: Special Use Permit for Crown Castle to place a cell tower
• Case S-23-016: Special Use Permit for Arcola Towers to place a cell tower
• Case Z-23-001: Sign permit for Atkinsons, LLC for an illuminated 10’ x 30’ off-site sign
• Cases V-23-001 and V-23-002: Variance requests for rear and side setbacks for Gary Durham and William and Erin Shelhorse

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning applications and special use permits. The body will also consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and two variance requests regarding yard dimensions.

• Case R-23-028: Rezoning from R-1 to A-1 for John and Tina Stein
• Case R-23-029: Rezoning from R-1 to A-1 for Jared and Sarah Moser
• Case R-23-031: Rezoning from RMF to RC-1 for Sharon Smith
• Case R-23-035: Rezoning from M-2 to B-2 for River City Enterprises
• Case S-23-017: Special Use Permit for a cell tower by Network Towers

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a request to rezone property from residential to agricultural. The meeting includes a consent agenda with several administrative approvals and a public hearing regarding a tax exemption application.

• Case R-23-025: Rezoning request from Michael and Jane Kendrick to change R-1 Residential Suburban Subdivision District to A-1 Agricultural District
• Approval of a 2% salary increase effective 12/1/23
• Public hearing for Southside Soccer Club, Inc. tax exemption application (PCC § 6-6-3 Revision)
• Resolution # 2023-10-01 regarding Route 29/Route 703 Intersection Improvements (UPC 119165)
• Approval of County Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update award

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to receive presentations and discuss staff reports. Key topics include a proposed salary increase and infrastructure project updates. This session is for internal communication and discussion rather than public comment.

• Discussion of a 2% salary increase effective 12/1/2023
• Presentation on Route 29/703 Intersection Improvements (Smart Scale Project UPC 119165)
• Reassessment Project update
• Regional Economic Development presentation
• Additive Manufacturing presentation

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit application. The board is tasked with deciding if the request aligns with the county zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan.

• Public Hearing: Case S-23-014 Appalachian Power for a Public Facility, Transmission Line, and Public Utility Substation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a joint meeting with the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals. The primary purpose of the meeting is a presentation regarding an update to the Zoning Ordinance.

• Zoning Ordinance Update Presentation by The Berkley Group

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings to review requests for rezonings and special use permits. The body will evaluate these applications based on the county zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan.

• Case R-23-026: Rezoning from A-1 Agricultural to M-2 Heavy Industrial (Waters)
• Case R-23-027: Rezoning from A-1 and R-1 to A-1 Agricultural (Connie Sue Gardner Horsley)
• Case S-23-014: Special Use Permit for a grocery anchored shopping center, restaurants, offices, assisted living, and hotel (Southside Investing, LLC)
• Case S-23-015 and S-23-016: Special Use Permits for cell tower placements (Crown Castle and Arcola Towers)
• Case Z-23-001: Sign permit for an illuminated 10’ x 30’ off-site sign (Atkinsons, LLC)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to receive updates on the 2024 reassessment and the RiverStreet Broadband Project. Members will also discuss FY 2024 budget amendments and the Capital Improvements Fund.

• 2024 Reassessment Update
• RiverStreet Broadband Project Update
• FY 2024 County Budget Amendments
• FY 2024 Capital Improvements Fund
• Public Hearing Signage Update

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider FY 2024 budget amendments and updates to the County Code. The meeting includes public hearings for four separate requests to rezone land from Residential Suburban Subdivision to Agricultural Districts.

• Public hearing for FY 2024 County Budget Amendments
• Rezoning requests for Kevin and Frances Reynolds, Larry Dalton, Willie Thompson, and David and Mary Ellen Wright (R-1 to A-1)
• Approval of Landfill Cell C2 Design, Bidding and Construction Administration Services Agreement
• Approval of Mount Hermon Solid Waste Convenience Center Expansion contract
• Cancellation of Rail Trail Bridge Construction Bids

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on three special use permit applications. These requests involve the establishment of a public garage, a private club, and the placement of a doublewide mobile home.

• Case S-23-009: Michael Blackwell request for a Public Garage
• Case S-23-010: Joseph Reynolds request for a Doublewide Mobile Home
• Case S-23-011: Joy Hardy request for a Private Club

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding two land-use cases. The body will review a request for rezoning and a special use permit for utility infrastructure.

• Case R-23-025: Rezoning request by Michael and Jane Kendrick from R-1 (Residential Suburban Subdivision District) to A-1 (Agricultural District)
• Case S-23-014: Special Use Permit request by Appalachian Power for a public facility, transmission line, and public utility substation

Board of Supervisors

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a revision to the Tunstall Precinct location. This is the only substantive item on the business meeting agenda.

• Public hearing for PCC § 8-7 Revision regarding Tunstall Precinct location change

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to review a strategic plan for economic development. Members will also discuss a waterline extension and funding for county facility improvements.

• County/IDA Economic Development Strategic Plan Scope Presentation
• Horseshoe Road Waterline Extension Project - Saddle Road Addition
• Ameresco County Facilities Improvements funding discussion
• General Rezoning public hearing notice, advertising, and signage
• Closed sessions regarding property acquisition and legal matters

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider four rezoning requests and amendments to the FY 2023 year-end budget. The meeting also includes votes on a solid waste engineering contract and the purchase of property for public use.

• Public hearing for FY 2023 Year-End County Budget Amendments
• Rezoning Case R-23-018: Rhetson Companies, Inc (M-1 to B-2)
• Rezoning Case R-23-019: Neil Waltman (A-1 to R-1)
• Rezoning Case R-23-020: Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church (A-1 to R-1)
• Rezoning Case R-23-016: Southside Investing, LLC (A-1 to RPD)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a joint meeting with the BZA and Planning Commission. The primary purpose of the meeting is to receive a presentation on a Zoning Ordinance update.

• Zoning Ordinance Update presentation by The Berkley Group

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on two specific zoning applications. These include a request to amend existing permit conditions and a request for a new offsite parking permit.

• Case S-23-007: J. D. Shelton, Et Als request to amend conditions of Special Use Permit S-19-010
• Case S-23-008: Larry and Lucinda Burnett request for a Special Use Permit for offsite parking

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings for five rezoning requests and three special use permits. The body will review these applications to determine if they align with the county zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan.

• Case R-23-017: Gwendolyn Averett rezoning from RC-1 to B-2
• Cases R-23-021, R-23-022, R-23-023, R-23-024: Rezoning requests from R-1 to A-1
• Case S-23-009: Michael Blackwell Special Use Permit for a Public Garage
• Case S-23-010: Joseph Reynolds Special Use Permit for a Doublewide Mobile Home
• Case S-23-011: Joy Hardy Special Use Permit for a Private Club

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and School Board met for a joint session. The meeting included a closed session to discuss property acquisition.

• Closed session regarding property acquisition

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to receive presentations on infrastructure and tax assessments. The meeting includes updates on VDOT projects and county health insurance premiums.

• VDOT Tightsqueeze Improvements/57 East Bridge Update
• 2024 Reassessment Update
• County Health Insurance Premium and Contribution Changes presentation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request and amendments to the County Code. The body is also reviewing several consent items, including equipment purchases and a water main extension framework.

• Public hearing for Case R-23-015: Rezoning from RC-1 to A-1 for Wayne and Sandra Troxler
• Public hearing for Pittsylvania County Code Amendments (RPD) §§ 35-295, -296, -298, -301, and -305
• Resolution # 2023-07-01 regarding a water main extension to the VIR Campus
• Approval of a 2024 Solid Waste roll-off truck purchase and equipment lease
• Deferral of public hearing request for Southside Investing, LLC rezoning application

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings to review requests for rezoning and special use permits. The body will make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors or the Board of Zoning Appeals regarding these applications.

• Case R-23-018: Rhetson Companies, Inc request to rezone from M-1 (Industrial District, Light Industry) to B-2 (Business District, General)
• Case R-23-019: Neil Waltman request to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural District) to R-1 (Residential Suburban Subdivision District)
• Case R-23-020: Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church request to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural District) to R-1 (Residential Suburban Subdivision District)
• Case S-23-007: J. D. Shelton, Et Als request to amend conditions for Special Use Permit S-19-010
• Case S-23-008: Larry and Lucinda Burnett request for a Special Use Permit for offsite parking

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will receive a presentation on the RiverStreet Broadband Project. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss property acquisition, legal matters, personnel, and economic development.

• RiverStreet Broadband Project update
• Closed session regarding property acquisition
• Closed session regarding legal matters
• Closed session regarding personnel
• Closed session regarding economic development update

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider four rezoning applications and a polling location change for Tunstall. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various resolutions, contract approvals, and administrative appointments.

• Case R-23-010: Rezoning from A-1 to RC-1 for Samanthia Wiles Lipscomb
• Case R-23-012: Rezoning from R-1 to A-1 for Joel Bryant
• Case R-23-013: Rezoning from A-1 to R-1 for Kermit King
• Case R-23-014: Rezoning from B-2 to R-1 for Clyde Hall, Jr.
• Public hearing on PCC Section 8-7 Revision regarding Tunstall Polling Location Change

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on three special use permit applications. Each case involves the placement of a mobile home within Pittsylvania County.

• Case S-23-004: Carroll Riddle, Special Use Permit for a singlewide mobile home
• Case S-23-005: Robert Adkins, Special Use Permit for a singlewide mobile home
• Case S-23-006: Phillip Jennings, Special Use Permit for a doublewide mobile home

The Board held a hearing regarding Case S-22-024 for The Dock at SML, Inc., which seeks a special use permit for a marina and public garage. An attorney for the applicant presented details on a proposed 120-slip dry storage stack, including traffic control and septic capacity. No final decision was recorded in the provided text.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved BZA minutes from 03132023 (6-0)
• Entered Closed Session (7-0)
• Returned to Open Session (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a special called session. The primary purpose is a closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding the resignation of the Operational Medical Director.

• Closed session regarding Operational Medical Director Resignation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Planning Commission are holding a joint meeting. The primary item is a presentation by The Berkley Group regarding a Zoning Ordinance Update.

• Zoning Ordinance Update presentation by The Berkley Group

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding proposed county code amendments and two rezoning requests. The body will also review and approve minutes from the May meeting.

• Case CA-23-001: Proposed amendments to Pittsylvania County Code 35-295, 35-296, 35-298, 35-301 and 35-305 (Southside Investing, LLC)
• Case R-23-015: Rezoning request from RC-1 to A-1 for Wayne and Sandra Troxler
• Case R-23-016: Rezoning request from A-1 to RPD for Southside Investing, LLC

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special called meeting to approve the FY2024 School Budget and the FY24 County Budget. The meeting includes the approval of Resolution # 2023-05-04.

• FY2024 School Budget approval
• FY24 County Budget approval
• Resolution # 2023-05-04 approval

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding the FY 24 County and School budgets. The board is also considering several contract approvals, lease renewals, and board appointments.

• FY 24 School Budget Public Hearing
• FY 24 County Budget Public Hearing
• Jail Medical Services Contract Award Approval
• Moseley Architects Jail Agreement Amendment # 2 Execution Approval
• Resolution # 2023-05-01 (VDOT Six-Year Plan Approval)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a work session for internal communication and discussion. The meeting includes updates on regional initiatives and infrastructure projects.

• SOVAH update presentation by President Steve Heatherly
• Litter Initiative informational update
• Discussion on VDOT Tightsqueeze Road/U.S. 29 improvements
• Strategic Needs Assessment Initiative discussion
• Closed sessions regarding property acquisition, personnel, and legal matters

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss special use permits. The agenda includes a public hearing for a summer camp and a review of a marina and public garage project.

• Case S-23-003: Christy Hicks, Special Use Permit for a Summer Camp
• Case S-22-024: The Dock at SML, Inc., Special Use Permit for a Marina and a Public Garage

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings to review several rezoning requests and special use permit applications. The body will decide or make recommendations regarding land use changes and mobile home placements.

• Case R-23-010: Samanthia Wiles Lipscomb rezoning from A-1 to RC-1
• Case R-23-011: JDA Associates, Inc. rezoning from A-1 to R-1
• Case R-23-012: Joel Bryant rezoning from R-1 to A-1
• Case R-23-013: Kermit King rezoning from A-1 to R-1
• Cases S-23-004, S-23-005, and S-23-006: Special Use Permits for mobile homes

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special called meeting to review the FY2024 Budget presentation. The body will also consider a recommendation to authorize the public hearing advertisement for the FY24 County Budget.

• FY2024 Budget Presentation
• FY 24 County Budget Public Hearing Advertisement Authorization Recommendation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a work session to receive staff reports and presentations. The session includes a budget update and a construction update for the Gretna Library.

• Gretna Library construction update
• Budget update
• CSA/CPMT audit review
• Sycamore Creek fish stocking discussion
• Closed session regarding property acquisition

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a rezoning request for Herbert Daniel Lanier and revisions to temporary camping rules. The meeting also includes approvals for several service contracts and a VDOT construction easement.

• Public hearing for Case R-23-009: Rezoning from R-1 Residential Suburban Subdivision District to A-1 Agricultural District
• Public hearing for revisions to PCC § 35-87(B) regarding Temporary Camping
• Public hearing for VDOT Rural Rustics Program 6-Year Plan
• VDOT Temporary Construction Easement approval for R & L Smith Drive/U.S. Route 1718
• Contract award approvals for lawn care maintenance, front load boxes hauling, and county facility generators

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a joint meeting with the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Planning Commission. The primary purpose of the meeting is a presentation by The Berkley Group regarding a Zoning Ordinance update.

• Zoning Ordinance Update Presentation by The Berkley Group

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a zoning application. The body will also review and approve minutes from the March 7, 2023 meeting.

• Public Hearing: S-23-003 Christy Hicks

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss priorities for FY2023 capital projects and receive an update on the FY 2024 budget. The committee will also consider Resolution # 2023-03-03 regarding tax rates and fees for FY23-24.

• Capital Project FY2023 Priorities
• FY 2024 Budget Update
• Resolution # 2023-03-03 (FY23-24 Tax Rate and Fees Confirmation)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a work session to review the Rural Rustics Program 6-Year Plan and a summer internship program. The session includes a presentation from Zito Media and reports from the Legislative and Finance committees.

• Rural Rustics Program (6-Year Plan) review and recommendation
• Summer Internship Program presentation
• Zito Media presentation
• Closed session regarding property acquisition
• Closed session regarding economic development update

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider eight different rezoning requests and revisions to the Zoning Ordinance regarding solar. The meeting also includes approvals for the February bill list, tax rate and fee confirmations, and grant applications.

• Case R-23-001: Riceville Baptist Church rezoning from R-1 to A-1
• Case R-23-002: Joseph Hairston rezoning from B-2 to A-1
• Case R-23-007: Triple S Farms of Ringgold, LLC rezoning from R-1 to B-2
• Resolution # 2023-03-03: FY23-24 Tax Rate and Fees Confirmation
• Public hearing on PCC Zoning Ordinance Revisions (Solar)

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee is meeting to review revisions to the Solar Ordinance and the Temporary Residential Occupancy of Campers Ordinance. The body will also discuss the voting status of Planning Commission members.

• Review of Solar Ordinance revisions
• Review of Temporary Residential Occupancy of Campers Ordinance
• Discussion on Planning Commission member voting status change

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors and the School Board are holding a joint meeting. The primary purpose is a presentation regarding the School Division's budget request.

• School Division's Budget Request Presentation

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting for a work session to receive updates on infrastructure projects. The session includes presentations on broadband and traffic studies, as well as a discussion on water and sewer agreements.

• RiverStreet Broadband Project update presentation
• Virginia State Route 41 Traffic Study update and discussion
• Town of Chatham/County Master Water and Sewer Agreement revisions discussion

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on three rezoning cases and the disposition of public property to Southside Soccer, Inc. The agenda includes a proposed resolution to participate in a settlement of opioid-related claims against TEVA, Allergan, Walmart, and Walgreens.

• Resolution # 2023-02-01: Participation in opioid-related claims settlement against TEVA, Allergan, Walmart, and Walgreens
• Case R-22-038: Myrtle Shields rezoning from A-1 to R-1
• Case R-22-040: Harold and Celia Hayden rezoning to A-1
• Case R-22-041: Claudia and Willie Aaron rezoning to A-1
• Public property disposition for Southside Soccer, Inc.