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05-05-1988 Regular Meetingfa ~a~n 24 ~~~~202 REGULAR MEETING OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD THE FIFTH DAY OF MAY IN THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT PRESENT: Henry H. Bradby, Chairman Joel C. Bradshaw, Jr., Vice Chairman Steve W. Edwards Thomas L. Ross Absent: Richard L. Turner Also attending: H. Woodrow Crook,•Jr., County Attorney Myles E. Standish, County Administrator W. Douglas Casket', Assistant County Administrator/Community Development Kenneth L. Chandler, Assistant to County Administrator Hilda W. Harmon, Budget and Finance Coordinator Charlie W. Phelps, Sheriff Betty Scott, Assistant Clerk Chairman Bradby called the meeting to order at .2:03 P.M. The invocation was delivered by Supervisor Ross. // R. W. Coates, Resident Engineer, Department of Transportation, informed the Board members their traffic engineer reviewed the signs in Camptown and feels there should be some more traffic signs erected. They will follow through on same. Mr. Coates continued stating that the pipe at Burrell's Bay was opened this morning and they are considering the possibility of installing a gate to help control the problem. Mr. Coates also stated his department has been working on the drainage problems in the Central Hill area, pipes have been lowered and more work needs to be done. As soon as the weather is better the work will continue in Central Hill, Mr. Coates said. Supervisor Bradshaw asked Mr. Coates to contact Harry and Shelia Walters, residents on Route 615, relative to installing speed limit signs. Supervisor Bradshaw also asked Mr. Coates to contact Phyllis Turner, Carrsville resident near Maynard, regarding speed limit signs. Mr. Coates replied he would give them a telephone call and advise them they need to write a letter to the Department of Transportation stating their problems and a study will be conducted to determine if signs are needed. Supervisor Bradshaw asked Mr. Coates to contact J. D. Wright, Carrsville resident, relative to patching his driveway entrance from the road. Chainaan Bradby informed Mr. Coates that the ditches near the Claggett neighborhood are stopped. The Chairman also asked Mr. Coates about installing pipe on Route 2013 if the residents purchase same. Mr. Coates asked Chairman Bradby to get the residents togEther for a meeting and he would attend and they could work out the details. // The Chairman called for a public hearing on the following rezoning applications: 1. The application of Billy Blanton, et ux for a change in zoning classification from R-1, Residential Limited, to R-MH-A, Rural Mobile Home District, .14 acre of land located on the east side of Route 704, south of Battery Park, in Newport Magisterial District. The purpose of the application is for the permanent location of one mobile home. Billy Blanton appeared and stated he would like to replace an old mobile home wath a new one. County Attorney Crook stated the Board of Zoning Appeals had granted the necessary variances and the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the application. On one appeared in opposition. 1 S, ao~K 14 PAGEIO3 ~~ On motion of Supervisor Edwards, the Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the application of Billy Blanton, et ux for a change in zoning from R-1, Residential Limited, to R-MH-A, Rural Mobile Home District, .14 acre of land located on the east side of Route 704, south of Battery Park, in Newport Magisterial District. 2. The application of Charlie C. Gregory for a change in zoning classification from A-1, Agricultural Limited, to Conditional R-l, Conditional Residential Limited, approximately 13 acres of land located on the south side of Routes 665 and 695, in Newport Magisterial District. The purpose of the application is for no more than three residential lots. Charlie Gregory appeared .and stated there are 13 acres of land with two natural ravines which divide the lots and the lots are large and in keeping with the County requirements. No one appeared ~:in opposition. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval, stated the Chairman. the BoaDduglmemberseythat~uthey Departmentt DofeCHighwaysfo and Transportation had approved the entrances of the lots off the State roadways. 1 Supervisor Edwards expressed concern relative to the family member and other exception provisions of the subdivision ordinance which County Attorney Crook explained at his request. Following discussion, Supervisor Ross moved the Board approve the application of Charlie C. Gregory for a change in zoning classification from A-l, Agricultural Limited, to Conditional R-1, Conditional Residential Limited, approximately 13 acres of land located on the south side of Routes 665 and 695, in Newport Magisterial District. The motion passed by unanimous (4-0) vote of the Board. 3. The application of Harold L. and Hilda S. Musick for a change in zoning classification from A-1, Agricultural Limited, to Conditional R-l, Conditional Residential Limited, approximately 2.5 acres of land located on the north side of Route 669, between Routes 668 and 704, in Newport Magisterial District. The purpose of the application is for no more than three residential lots for family members. 1 Hilda Musick appeared and stated they would like to divide the property to provide three lots for family members. consideredy theorfamilyoomemberSeexceptionarodith~hethisubdivision ordinance as previously explained. No one appeared in opposition. The Planning Commission recommended approval, stated the Chairman. Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board approve the application of Harold L. and Hilda S. Musick for a change in zoning classification from A-1, Agricultural Limited, to Conditional R-1, Conditional Residential Limited, approximately 2.5 acres of land located on the north side of Route 669, between Routes 668 and 704, in Newport Magisterial District. The vote in favor was unanimous (4-0). The Chairman called fora public hearing on the following special permit application: 1. The application of Tidewater Brandermill for a special permit to use the model unit at 17 James Landing as a real estate office for Gatlinq Pointe Subdivision located off Route 704 in Newport Magisterial District. Mark Edwards appeared on behalf of Tidewater Brandenaill Associates and stated the house is 85$ complete on Lot 27 and they would like to use same as a sales center, about two or two r, aoeK 14 ~~~E104 and one half years, after which time the house will be sold for a family residence. No one appeared in opposition. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval, stated the Chairman. County Attorney Crook stated that the reason a special permit was needed is because although the model unit is a house located in a residential zone, it• will be used fora business office and, as soon as there is no further need for it, it will be used as a family residence. On motion of Supervisor Ross, the' Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the application of Tidewater Brandermill Associates for a special permit to use the model unit at 27 James Landing as a real estate office for• Gatling Pointe Subdivision located off Route 704 in Newport Magisterial District. // Assistant County Administrator/Communit}~ Development, W. Douglas Caskey, presented the following conditional use permit applications for the Board's consideration: 1. The application of John S. Huber, owner, and Robert L. Sinclair, prospective owner, for a conditional use permit to locate a 20' x 30'block transmitter building and six 300' radio towers for.WNIS radio, on thirty-three acres of land located off Route 10, between Routes 621 .and 624, in Hardy Magisterial District. Community Development Director Caskey stated the applicant is seeking a conditional use permit that would allow WNIS radio, owned by the prospective owner, to locate an unmanned building twemty feet by thirty feet and six radio towers, each being three hundred feet in height, on thirty three acres of land. Mr. Caskey continued stating the site is approximately 3/4 mile off the west side of Route l0 and approximately 1,000 feet off of Route 621 with access off Route 624 via an access drive owned by Union Camp Corporation. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval, said Mr. Caskey. No one appeared in opposition. Chairman Bradby stated he had received telephone calls from County residents expressing concern relative to health hazard conditions that may exist in the future from the proposed radio towers. Bob Sinclair, General Manager of the family owned WNIS radio station, stated the towers cannot cause health hazards to anyone and he does not feel it is a problem. Mr. Sinclair continued stating there are similar existing towers all over the country, and their survey showed that the Rushmere area is the only feasible location. The Chairman asked Mr. Sinclair if the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) had any reports regarding radio and health hazards. Mr. Sinclair stated they are applying for license .renewal now which will take all the conditions into consideration. Mr. Sinclair stated FCC could provide a health hazard report. Supervisor Edwards queried John S. Huber as to the exact location of the tower. Following discussion, Chairman Bradby moved the Board table action on the application of John S. Huber, owner, and Robert L. Sinclair, prospective owner, for a conditional use permit to locate a block transmitter building 20' x 30' six 300' radio towers for WNIS radio on thirty three acres of land located off the west side of Route 10, between Routes 621 and 624, in Hardy Magisterial District, until the May 19, 1988 Board meeting. The motion carried unanimously (4-O). 2. The application of Keffer-Rose, Inc. for a conditional use permit to locate a business sign ten feet from the right-of-way of Route 58, on one acre of land located on the north side of Route 58, between .Routes 616 and 606, in Windsor Magisterial 1 1 1 t~ { ~o~~a 14 ~~~~105 District. Mr. Caskey stated the applicant is seeking a conditional use permit that would allow a business sign to be located closer to the street right-of-way than thirty five feet, which is the minimum required by the B-1 zoning district. The Planning Commission recommend approval, said Mr. Caskey. No one appeared in opposition. John Keifer, resident of 629 Chestnut Street in Chesapeake, Virginia, appeared and stated they needed to let .people know they were open for business and asked the Board's assistance. On motion of Supervisor Bradshaw, the Board:- voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the application of Keifer-Rose, Inc. for a conditional use permit to locate a business sign ten feet from the right-of-way of Route 58, on one acre of land located on the north side of Route 58, between Routes 616 and 606 in Windsor Magisterial District. // On motion of Supervisor Edwards, the Board voted unanimously (4-O) to authorize County Administrator Standish to communicate with the Planning Commission in developing economic and industrial growth around towns, making sure growth has the possibility of substantial services in the given locality and whether the residential development locations have a positive impact on business locations in the County. // 1 County Administrator Standish introduced-William H. Riddick, President of the Isle of Wight County Bar Association, who gave a presentation to the Board asking the Board's favorable consideration relative to dedicating the County Courts Building in honor of Judge George F. Whitley, Jr. Mr. Riddick stated Judge Whitley is a native of Isle of Wight County, is the only Judge to have presided over all three courts of the County and is the only Circuit Court Judge from Isle of Wight County. Mr. Riddick suggested the sign be placed above the doorway entrance. Mr. Riddick continued stating the Bar Association plans to hold the ceremony July 11, 1988 and invite Judge Whitley's family and other ~udges from throughout the State, as well as the Board of Superv sors. The Chairman stated the Board would like to discuss this further before taking action. County Administrator Standish informed the Board members that the fees and charges for solid waste disposal for next year will be $25.00 as adopted by the Southeastern Public Service Authority of Virginia at their April 27, 1988 meeting. County Administrator Standish informed the Board members he had contacted the Resident Engineer of the Virginia Department of Transportation to express the Board's concern regarding litter along roadways in the County, specifically along Routes 665, 668 and 669, and will keep the Board advised as to the progress of same. On motion of Supervisor Ross, the Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the budget transfer request of Inspections to transfer $1,013 from line item. 3401-7005 to line items 3401-5401,. 3401-5504 and 3401-5411. f] Supervisor Edwards moved the Board approve the budget transfer request of the Registrar to transfer $444 from line items 1302-5201, 1302-5203, 1302-5401, 1302-5501 and 1302-5504 to line items 1302-3997 and 1302-1033. The motion carried unanimously (4-O). On motion of Supervisor Ross, the Board voted- unanimously (4-0) to approve the budget transfer request of the Commissioner of Revenue to transfer $680 from line item 1109-1003 to line item 1209-5203. Supervisor Edwards moved the Board authorize County Administrator Standish to enter into a working relationship with Grace Reen on a beautification project along the Route 17/James r, DJ'A ~~ rAc1O6,~ River Bridge area of the County. The motion passed by unanimous (4-0) vote of the Board. Supervisor Ross moved the Board approve change order #3 for the renovation of the Clerks Office to change the electrical and ligthing design at a cost of $1,900. The. motion carried unanimously (4-0). On motion of Supervisor Bradshaw, the Board voted unanimously (4-0) to accept the view Courthouse addition and authorized final payment to the contractor in the amount of $6,700. Supervisor Ross moved the Board approve publication of the public hearing for the 1988-89 budget and ordinances for the June 2, 1988 Board meeting. The vote in favor was unanimous (4-0). // Sheriff Phelps presented the following monthly report to the Board: man hours 2,802; mileage 34,784; papers served 1,169; response to calls 266; reported crimes 23; arrests - misdemeanors 22, felonies 13; clearance rate 56.52$; prisoner transports 24; mental commitments 3; traffic summons issued 92 (59 were for no County tags) - year to date 208 and fines collected $160 - year to date $2,315. // On motion of Supervisor Ross, the Board unanimously (4-0) approved the General Fund Bill- Register in the amount of _ ._.__ - $165, 306.86. // Per recommendation of County Attorney Crook and on motion of Chairman Bradby, the Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the April 7, 1988 Board minutes. // Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board go .into executive sessic-n to discuss with legal counsel and staff members personnel matters. The vote in favor was unanimous (4-0). The Board went into executive session at 3:00 P.M. and returned to open session at 3:28 P.M. // Supervisor Edwards moved the Board go along with the Bar Association's request and authorize County Administrator Standish to meet with their architect to find an appropriate plaque to honor Judge Whitley. The vote in favor was unanimous (5-0). Superviso- Edwards moved the Board approve advertisement of a public hearing for June 2, 1988 on an ordinance to levy a transient occupancy tax on hotels, motels, boarding houses and travel campgrounds in Isle of -Wight County. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). // At 3:30 P. M. Supervisor Ross moved the .meeting be adjourned, which passed unanimously (4-O). 1 1 1 9, d