At a Joint Meeting of the
SussexCounty Planning Commission andSussexCountyBoard of Supervisors
Held in the General District Courtroom at Sussex Judicial Center on
July 19, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Members Present
Herbert H. WrightW. T. Gay
Terry MassenburgSteve White
Charles OwenJunious L. Edmond
William J. Collins, Jr.Robert Young
Planning Commission Members Absent
Gurney Cowling, Sr.
Board Members Present
Charlie E. Caple, Jr.William J. Collins, Jr.
C. Eric FlyWayne M. Harrell
Alice W. JonesRufus E. Tyler, Sr.
Staff Present
Mary E. Jones, CountyAdministrator
Henry A. Thompson, Sr., CountyAttorney
Jerry L. Whitaker, Director of Finance
Andre M. Greene, Director of Planning
Carolyn S. Myler, Assistant to Director of Planning
Deborah A. Davis, Assistant to CountyAdministrator
CALL TO ORDER
Board Chairman Tyler called the Board of Supervisors meeting to order; the Invocation was offered by Vice Chairman Caple.
Commission Chairman White called the Planning Commission meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR COLLINS, seconded by SUPERVISOR CAPLE and carried: RESOLVED that the agenda of the July 19, 2007, 6:00 p.m.joint meeting of the Sussex County Board of Supervisors is hereby approved as presented.
Voting aye: Supervisors Caple, Collins, Fly, Harrell, Jones, Tyler
Voting nay: none
ON MOTION OF COMMISSIONER MASSENBURG, seconded by COMMISSIONER GAY and carried: RESOLVED that the agenda of the July 19, 2007, 6:00 p.m. joint meeting of the Sussex County Planning Commission is hereby approved as presented.
Voting aye: Commissioners Wright, Gay, Massenburg, Owen, Edmond, White, Collins, Young
Voting nay: none
Absent: Commissioner Cowling
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ON MOTION OF COMMISSIONER OWEN, seconded by COMMISSIONER WRIGHT and carried: RESOLVED that the July 9, 2007 minutes of the Sussex County Planning Commission meeting are hereby approved as presented.
Voting aye: Commissioners Wright, Gay, Massenburg, Owen, Edmond, White, Collins, Young
Voting nay: none
Absent: Commissioner Cowling
PUBLIC HEARING
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR CAPLE, seconded by SUPERVISOR COLLINS and carried: RESOLVED that the Sussex County Board of Supervisors shall enter public hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit #2007-02, Sussex Service Authority, applicant.
Voting aye: Supervisors Caple, Collins, Fly, Harrell, Jones, Tyler
Voting nay: none
Chairman White announced that the Planning Commission shall now enter Public Hearing.
Conditional Use Permit #2007-02
Statement
Pursuant to Sections 16-22(19.2) and 16-72(8) of the Zoning Ordinance, the applicant Sussex Service Authority (SSA) seeks a conditional use permit to allow construction of new 4” sewer force main, 6” waterline and associated facilities. The proposed water and sewer lines serve approximately thirty-six (36) residential dwellings.
Location
The project area is located in the Wakefield Election District and begins at the intersection of Route 31 (Birch Island Road) and Route 617 (Rocky Hock Road) and continues north along Route 31 for approximately 8,300 linear feet (see attached map).
Findings
The general area of the project may be characterized as rural residential. Surrounding land use includes single family dwelling units, open land and woodlands. The proposed water and sewer pipelines will be located underground outside of VDOT’s right-of-way in an easement dedicated to the Sussex Service Authority and will extend approximately 8,300 linear feet.
The project will be funded utilizing “Self-Help” grant monies awarded to the Town of Wakefield from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DCHD). The project will benefit households along Route 31 with failing wells and septic systems. Under the Self-Help Program, volunteers from the community perform the majority of the physical labor while guided by the technical expertise of the Sussex Service Authority (SSA).
FutureLand Use Designation
The Comprehensive Plan has the site in question designated for future residential development.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit Application #2007-02 for the following reasons:
1)The proposed water and sewer utilities are consistent and compatible with existing land uses in the area.
2)The impacts due to installation of the water and sewer utilities will be minor and temporary.
3)The water and sewer utilities will not alter the character of the surrounding area.
4)The water and sewer utilities are needed to address a local public health and safety concerns and will serve to improve the quality of life of residents in the project area.
To date, staff has received no objections to Conditional Use Permit Application #2007-02.
Citizens’ Comments
Board Chairman Tyler called for citizens’ comments. There were none.
Commission Chairman White called for citizens’ comments. There were none.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
ON MOTION OF COMMISSIONER MASSENBURG, seconded by COMMISSIONER EDMOND and carried: RESOLVED that the Sussex County Planning Commission hereby returns to regular session.
Voting aye: Commissioners Wright, Gay, Massenburg, Owen, Edmond, White, Collins, Young
Voting nay: none
Absent: Commissioner Cowling
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR COLLINS, seconded by SUPERVISOR CAPLE and carried: RESOLVED that the Sussex County Board of Supervisors shall return to regular session.
Voting aye: Supervisors Caple, Collins, Fly, Harrell, Jones, Tyler
Voting nay: none
ON MOTION OF COMMISSIONER EDMOND, seconded by COMMISSIONER COLLINS and carried: RESOLVED that the Sussex County Planning Commission hereby recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit Application #2007-02, Sussex Service Authority, applicant, to the Sussex County Board of Supervisors for the following reasons:
1)The proposed water and sewer utilities are consistent and compatible with existing land uses in the area.
2)The impacts due to installation of the water and sewer utilities will be minor and temporary.
3)The water and sewer utilities will not alter the character of the surrounding area.
4)The water and sewer utilities are needed to address a local public health and safety concern and will serve to improve the quality of life of residents in the project area.
Voting aye: Commissioners Wright, Gay, Massenburg, Owen, Edmond, White, Collins, Young
Voting nay: none
Absent: Commissioner Cowling
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR COLLINS, seconded by SUPERVISOR CAPLE and carried: RESOLVED that the Sussex County Board of Supervisors hereby approves Conditional Use Permit Application #2007-02, Sussex Service Authority, applicant, as recommended by the Sussex County Planning Commission, to the Sussex County Board of Supervisors for the following reasons:
1)The proposed water and sewer utilities are consistent and compatible with existing land uses in the area.
2)The impacts due to installation of the water and sewer utilities will be minor and temporary.
3)The water and sewer utilities will not alter the character of the surrounding area.
4)The water and sewer utilities are needed to address a local public health and safety concern and will serve to improve the quality of life of residents in the project area.
Voting aye: Supervisors Caple, Collins, Fly, Harrell, Jones, Tyler
Voting nay: none
Overview of Comprehensive Plan/Land Use Ordinance
Mr. William Turner, of Community Planning Collaborative gave a presentation of the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Ordinance to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. Copies of the proposed changes had been distributed to the members prior to the meeting. Public Hearings must be scheduled. Mr. Andre M. Greene, Director of Planning, addressed the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors with changes to the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance regarding minimum lot size and family division of land.
ADJOURNMENT
ON MOTION OF COMMISSIONER EDMOND, seconded by COMMISSIONER MASSENBURG and carried: RESOLVED that the Sussex County Planning Commission hereby adjourns the July 19, 2007 joint meeting.
Voting aye: Commissioners Wright, Gay, Massenburg, Owen, Edmond, White, Collins, Young
Voting nay: none
Absent: Commissioner Cowling
ON MOTION OF SUPERVISOR FLY, seconded by SUPERVISOR JONES and carried: RESOLVED that the Sussex County Board of Supervisors hereby adjourns the July 19, 2007 joint meeting.
Voting aye: Supervisors Caple, Collins, Fly, Harrell, Jones, Tyler
Voting nay: none