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Pittsylvania County BZA approves four permits, continues Trinity Roland case to Oct. 16
Summary
At its Sept. 8 meeting the Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals approved special-use permits for a private garage mechanic shop, two manufactured homes and an off-site illuminated sign, and laid over a separate case to Oct. 16 after staff said the planning commission had not technically acted.
Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals members voted Sept. 8 to approve four permits — a private garage mechanic shop, two manufactured homes and an off-site illuminated sign — and to continue a separate case to the board's October meeting after planning staff said the planning commission had not technically acted on that application.
The procedural issue affected case SD-25-017 (applicant Trinity Roland). "Therefore, the planning commission has not technically acted yet. And the BZA cannot take on SGPs that have not been acted on by the planning commission yet," said Mr. Dedak, planning staff, explaining why the board amended its agenda to continue the case. The board set the next hearing for Oct. 16 at 6 p.m., noting the schedule shift is due to Columbus Day.
The board approved the following cases by unanimous roll call votes:
- SD-25-014 — Robert Taylor: Special-use permit for a private garage mechanic shop on 11.93 acres on State Road 878 (Duncan Drive) in the Westover election district. The planning commission had recommended approval 6-0 on Aug. 5. The BZA approved the permit with conditions requiring that repair activities be conducted within an enclosed structure and that operable and inoperable vehicle storage comply with Pittsylvania County screening and storage rules. The board emphasized compliance with the county's fencing and screening standards, which require man-made fencing no less than 6 feet in height or a vegetative buffer of specified width and height where appropriate. Motion carried, 7-0.
- SD-25-015 — Charles and Charlene Dawson: Special-use permit to place a single-wide manufactured home on 2.35 acres on State Road 628 (Harmony Road) in the Stanton River election district. The planning commission recommended approval 6-0 on Aug. 5. The BZA found no substantial detriment to adjacent properties and granted the permit as submitted. Motion carried, 7-0.
- SD-25-016 — Juan and Dora Hernandez: Special-use permit to place a double-wide manufactured home on 2.23 acres on State Road 845 (Hinesville Road) in the Tunstall election district. The planning commission recommended approval 6-0 on Aug. 5. The BZA granted the permit, finding it consistent with the ordinance and without significant adverse effects that could not be mitigated. Motion carried, 7-0.
- Z-25-001 (CaseZ-25-001) — Guy Williamson, Grey Outdoors LLC: Sign permit for an off-site illuminated double-sided sign on 30.81 acres along U.S. Highway 29 South in the Banister election district. The planning commission recommended approval 6-0 on Aug. 5. The applicant was not present at the hearing; the BZA approved the permit. Motion carried, 7-0.
Board members and staff repeatedly pointed to the county code when framing conditions and findings; planning staff reviewed applicable sections on fencing, screening and storage during discussion of the mechanic-shop application.
The board also approved an amended agenda at the start of the meeting to accommodate the continuation of SD-25-017. No other new business was brought forward; the board adjourned after completing the scheduled cases. The BZA indicated it will meet in October and is likely to hold a meeting in November as well.
