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Signs or presentations.

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You certainly can have a
printed presentation and that

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to Dr. Brown here at
the end and the board

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will receive that and ensure
that it is in the public record,

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you don't have to
fill out a card,

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but a card does help us
get specific information

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from a district back
to a constituent

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or citizen who wishes to speak.

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Is there anyone here wishes
to speak at citizens time

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by a show of hands?

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1 to 3.

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And what else?

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OK You have Five minutes each
saying that to five minutes.

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Please come forward
State your name.

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Your name.

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The district that you live or
the entity that you represent

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Thank you for being with
us State amy Mendelson

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Chili from South Anna.

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I had a couple of things.

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I think I can check.

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One thing off.

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Thank you But I have I just
happen to look at this.

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And there are six rezoning
cases and that usually

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involves just a single person
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meeting and have rezonings.

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And for ideas or for proffers
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data centers in Hanover.

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So in other words,
these people have

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had to put in months of
time to get their lot

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for their grandmother
but yet we still have

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my right without any scrutiny.

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So I'd like to for you all to
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And then also Appreciate
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at the Community development
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to hear what's going on.

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But I did notice
for the presentation

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that Jay presentation it just
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when I Googled it or when
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a lot of the information
that you're hearing

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is between 10 and 7 years old
or ten and three years old.

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And so just to consider
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maybe other legislative
reports from other states

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might feel authoritative and
give you some more information

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to make decisions for the new.

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Parameters around data
centers Thank you.

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Thank you.

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Next speaker, please.

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Thank you for being
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Chick, how a district.

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I want to lead off with tonight.

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These meetings are
important to me

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because I'm missing the wife's
birthday dinner with the family

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tonight to be here
in front of you all.

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So don't think that
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lightly with that being said.

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The planning commission meeting
last week was a mess They

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voted against staff's letter.

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They voted against And this
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They voted against ms..

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Iverson's recommendations
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China into the conversation.

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For God's sakes water usage
was about as clear as mud.

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They were.

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Numbers flying all around this
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use this.

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And it was supposed to have
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So what do they need
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So when this gets in
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I want to say no.

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But you know even
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checks all the boxes off, that
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So when it comes in front of
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I hope you all take that
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of on the lines with
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a lot of them said last week
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y'all the buck stops with
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we need a planning commission?

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We take care.

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Bunch of money.

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Staff could report
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All and then you all
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Because to me if
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y'all are political,
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this isn't a politics.

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It's zoning But if they're
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maybe we don't need them.

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Now, that's a pipe dream.

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So I. Recommendation is when
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for reelection and you all
should inform the general public

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as to who you're going to pick
for the planning Commission

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because it's like the election
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Both can run things, but you
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before they put it into
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rid of the Planning Commission.

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The only way we can do that is.

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Is change all.

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And I'm pretty happy
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So just some things to consider.

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This was going long.

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One of the other
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be brief Thank you very much.

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Wilhoit.

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Next speaker, please Thank you
for being with us Good evening,

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Mark Turner, Beaver damnedest
trick Thanks for the time

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this evening, and thank you
for creating the Community

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Development Committee
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and the future I would have
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last week that two years ago,
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helpful for you folks and the
citizens of Hanover to have

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done that study Two years ago.

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Lot of things were
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A lot of things
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and you're still discovering it.

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And I hope you continue
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I can do personally to
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I'll be glad to do so Now to the
other meeting that took place

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last week which was
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was the Planning Commission.

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Passage of the trade port moving
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Hanover as i think
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I've been dealing with this
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Originally and still
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center for the last
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I'm disappointed in the vote,
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in the way it was handled.

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The meeting was handled by
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only two commissioners,
Emily acknowledged

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the effort that you folks are
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The other five didn't
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I thought that was a little
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the excuse of moving
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not just trade Port Hanover, but
data centers because it seemed

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like it was their job to support
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On AI and technology.

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3 of the commissioners
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that in their in their talk,
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to serve the people of
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fighting China And that
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out in their discussion.

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I think it's wrong Third, and
I know i probably beat this

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to horse to death, but I believe
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accept the as fact, the
threats that the developer

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West bellows is still using
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If the data centers
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I think you're
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Director of Planning
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to the attorney that said
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developed by right
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and for a lot of good reasons.

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I read that letter
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corresponded with Joanna's as
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But based on everything
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it can't be developed by.

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I think it's a threat.

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I think that the Planning
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have stood up to that threat.

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But in the end, they
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that voted for it
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got a choice, that a center
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if actually that Believe
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But that's exactly
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for during the whole
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we had at least 20 speak opposed
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well spoken, very well thought
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had a few opposed during the
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before they voted,
not a single person

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acknowledged those 20 people
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They asked.

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They had one person that they
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and that was a
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And it was very clear
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for a special acknowledgment.

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That person spoke up and opposed
this terrible that the data

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center So I consider, as I
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you have 30s in last
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And I think you need
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control your
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and if not, replace them.

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Thank you for your
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Anyone further?

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Anyone We will.

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Now closer to the time
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Pritchard Thank you, Mr. Chair
It was brought to our attention

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earlier that today marks 106
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to vote in the United States.

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And I've been given
some wonderful remarks

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that I intend to read out loud.

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And we will put
these in the record,

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you all know that the nation
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anniversary, and Hanover
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part in our nation's history.

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And women in Hanover are a
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in their homes,
places of worship,

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institutions of learning,
farms, businesses and various

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civic and public organizations.

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And knowing the story of
women in Hanover in riches,

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our understanding of history and
provides essential role models

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for everyone and women in the
United States have continuously

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worked to gain full rights
and responsibilities Public

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or private legal or
institutional as citizens

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of the United States
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Congress designated August
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as Women's Equality Day to
commemorate the date in 1920

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that the United states certified
the 19th Amendment and franchise

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women the right to vote
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to stand for public office.

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Elected office and
trailblazer such as a K piece

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Deborah Coats, Angela Kelly.

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We speak for all of Prichard
Susan P Dibble and Danielle G.

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Floyd won elections to
serve on the Hanover County

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Board of Supervisors and
the people of Hanover

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elected women into
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With the election
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not as commissioner
of the Revenue in 1974

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until her retirement in 1999.

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And the election of
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simcoe to serve as the
Commonwealth's attorney.

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And November 20 23, the
Service of these women

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continues to demonstrate
the meaningful contributions

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possible with
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nations and a government whose
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It represents And.

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Hanover County
honors these women

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and honors their lasting
service and contributions.

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Thank you Thank
you, Miss Purchase.

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Next item on the agenda is
planning public hearings Board

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welcomes Mr. Pompei thank
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sir I wish state of what ?

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Thank you, Mr. Chairman The
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relate to accessory
family housing

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units and the first
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is Four one in the
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This is a request by ms..

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Rosen Brooks for an
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on her property This unit will
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adult child.

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And it meets all the.

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You standards for accessory
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The property itself is located
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The property is zoned a one
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zoning district an accessory
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a special exception It is in the
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which was recorded in the 1960s.

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So this particular lots non
conforming at just over one

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and One and a quarter
acres Here is the existing

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house on the right.

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And where the, be
located on the property.

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On the sketch plan
So you can see

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the unit will be to the
left of the main house

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at the end of the driveway way.

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And I'll show you picture of
what that unit looks like.

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But again, it will be on the
same property behind the home

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showing a driveway and it will
be a two story structure with

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a garage below
and the unit above

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It will be one bedroom,
one bathroom home,

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and Just over 600ft².

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A community meeting was held and
no citizens were in attendance

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And then staff is
recommending seven conditions.

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Many of these conditions
are comparable to what's

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going to adopt with other
accessory family housing units

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and some are specific to
the unique circumstances

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of this property.

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Limitations on the size,
the elevations and colors,

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the materials and colors must
align with the primary dwelling

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minimum setback of
15ft is required

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from the side property line.

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3 feet is the minimum
The special exceptions

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valid for three years or until
the family member no longer

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resides in the residence
of the entrance

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for her permits required
for the second entrance.

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The applicant saw the
second driveway recently

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in that driveway needs an
additional permit and then

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our standard
conditions adherence

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to all building inspections and
health department requirements,

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adherence to all applicable
development regulations

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That concludes
staffs Presentation.

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The applicants are
here tonight but they

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do not have a presentation
planned Thank you.

285
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You, Mr. Pompei.

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Any questions from respond pack?

287
00:20:01,189 --> 00:20:01,689
Very well.

288
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Thank you.

289
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We will now open
the public hearing.

290
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The African is here.

291
00:20:04,749 --> 00:20:06,969
For the record is the applicant.

292
00:20:06,969 --> 00:20:09,526
Thank you Do you have
any comments, ma'am ?

293
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That.

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OK.

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What's the record reflect
African does not have

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a presentation or any comments.

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There's anyone here
who wishes to speak

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in favor of this application.

299
00:20:19,479 --> 00:20:25,509
Anyone, Anyone in
opposition See,

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now we will close
the public hearing.

301
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This is in the Henry district.

302
00:20:28,869 --> 00:20:33,009
I move for approval
of c 2020 6-00017.

303
00:20:33,009 --> 00:20:35,919
Second, we have a motion
to second in discussion.

304
00:20:35,919 --> 00:20:38,513
All those in favor please
indicate by saying i.

305
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I oppose motion carries.

306
00:20:41,409 --> 00:20:42,279
Be well, We're frozen.

307
00:20:42,279 --> 00:20:47,439
Brooks, Thank you for being
here The next public hearing

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is also for an accessory.

309
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Family housing unit in the Henry
district This particular one

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is in the Scotts
land in subdivision

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And again, the
applicant is requesting

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a special exception to allow.

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Construction of an accessory.

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Family housing unit.

315
00:20:59,109 --> 00:21:01,719
This particular unit will be
occupied by the applicant's

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parents and its
design conforms to all

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the use standards in the zoning
ordinance for this type of unit.

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00:21:08,349 --> 00:21:10,577
The property, again, is
in Scott's landing is

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at the end of Scott's Landing
Road The property is zoned r c

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and it's about one and
a half acres Here's

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the sketch plan and a
view of the existing house

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as well as where the
unit will be located.

323
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You can see the existing house
in blue on the sketch plan.

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Dark green is where the
unit will be located

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It will be located to the side
and rear of the main dwelling

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and I'll show some elevations
of what that will look like.

327
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And again, I'll be at
the end of the driveway

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with the driveway extended
to a garage that's attached

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to the unit These are the
elevations the one on the left

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with the garage doors.

331
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That is what will be
visible from the street

332
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And then the unit entrance
will be on the side.

333
00:21:51,459 --> 00:21:54,282
So the unit itself will be
to the rear of the garage.

334
00:21:54,282 --> 00:21:56,731
So will be seen from the
street is the garage.

335
00:21:56,731 --> 00:21:58,359
Then the unit will
be in the rear.

336
00:21:58,359 --> 00:21:59,949
And the applicant has
submitted a letter

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indicating that the
HOA has approved

338
00:22:02,319 --> 00:22:04,239
of the design of this unit.

339
00:22:04,239 --> 00:22:07,617
The overall structure is
shown in this floor plan.

340
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Again the two car garage
at the front and the unit

341
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outline in red with
one bedroom and one

342
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bath room at about 900ft².

343
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These are the staff
recommending additions.

344
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Again, these are typical
for this type of use.

345
00:22:21,939 --> 00:22:24,519
Five conditions total
limiting the size of the unit,

346
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requiring that the unit be
constructed in accordance

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with those elevations,
with materials

348
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and color similar to
the main dwelling.

349
00:22:30,912 --> 00:22:33,879
Valid for three years or until
the family member no longer

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resides in the unit.

351
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Adherence to all
building requirements.

352
00:22:36,849 --> 00:22:39,429
Health department requirements
and all other applicable

353
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development regulations.

354
00:22:41,259 --> 00:22:42,909
That concludes
staff's presentation.

355
00:22:42,909 --> 00:22:45,669
The applicants are here
tonight to answer questions,

356
00:22:45,669 --> 00:22:47,109
but do not have a
formal presentation.

357
00:22:47,109 --> 00:22:50,060
Plans Thank you, Mr. Pompei.

358
00:22:50,060 --> 00:22:53,979
The applicant
present Thank you Do

359
00:22:53,979 --> 00:22:57,159
you have any present
presentation that's to reflect?

360
00:22:57,159 --> 00:22:58,779
The island does not
have a presentation,

361
00:22:58,779 --> 00:23:00,429
but is available to
answer questions.

362
00:23:00,429 --> 00:23:01,719
We're now open.

363
00:23:01,719 --> 00:23:03,879
The public hearing is anyone
here who wishes to speak

364
00:23:03,879 --> 00:23:06,069
in favor of this application?

365
00:23:06,069 --> 00:23:06,879
Anyone ?

366
00:23:06,879 --> 00:23:11,229
Anyone in opposition See now
this is in Henry District.

367
00:23:11,229 --> 00:23:15,009
I move for approval
of C 2020 6-00019.

368
00:23:15,009 --> 00:23:18,429
Second, we have a motion
in the second in discussion

369
00:23:18,429 --> 00:23:20,049
All those in favor
please indicate by saying

370
00:23:20,049 --> 00:23:23,469
i i any opposed motion carries.

371
00:23:23,469 --> 00:23:31,149
Mr. Pompei The
next two cases also

372
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involve an accessory dwelling
accessory family housing unit

373
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in the Beaver dam district.

374
00:23:35,979 --> 00:23:39,309
This particular request involves
two different applications

375
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and they'll be a
joint presentation

376
00:23:40,659 --> 00:23:42,099
and a joint public hearing.

377
00:23:42,099 --> 00:23:45,309
A proper amendment to allow the
accessory Family housing unit

378
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as well as the special exception
itself The applicant is

379
00:23:49,389 --> 00:23:52,779
requesting permission to build
an accessory family housing unit

380
00:23:52,779 --> 00:23:55,299
that will be occupied by the
owner's parents The design

381
00:23:55,299 --> 00:23:57,459
of the unit and location
conforms with all the use

382
00:23:57,459 --> 00:24:00,249
standards and the zoning
ordinance This particular case,

383
00:24:00,249 --> 00:24:02,889
due to the proffers that were
accepted in the 1980s when

384
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the subdivision was originally
rezoning and the proffers

385
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must be amended.

386
00:24:07,329 --> 00:24:09,729
And then there's that
special exception request for

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the accessory family housing.

388
00:24:11,109 --> 00:24:14,319
The property is zoned R one,
and in that zoning district,

389
00:24:14,319 --> 00:24:19,149
a special exception is
required The property is

390
00:24:19,149 --> 00:24:21,912
outside the suburban service
area and an area designated

391
00:24:21,912 --> 00:24:26,046
rural agricultural and again,
the North Oaks Subdivision

392
00:24:26,046 --> 00:24:28,414
except for the lots that
front on Mount Hermon Road

393
00:24:28,414 --> 00:24:31,389
itself is zoned for one.

394
00:24:31,389 --> 00:24:33,009
This is a view of the property.

395
00:24:33,009 --> 00:24:36,009
You can see the driveway
in the house to the left.

396
00:24:36,009 --> 00:24:37,509
I'll show you where
the units located,

397
00:24:37,509 --> 00:24:39,729
but it will be located to
the right of the driveway

398
00:24:39,729 --> 00:24:42,369
behind those trees and
there is a condition

399
00:24:42,369 --> 00:24:45,879
about the trees remaining
This is the sketch plan again.

400
00:24:45,879 --> 00:24:49,359
The unit in red to the
right of the driveway

401
00:24:49,359 --> 00:24:51,849
the main house in
a shed are in blue.

402
00:24:51,849 --> 00:24:53,949
And then that one
shared driveway

403
00:24:53,949 --> 00:24:55,389
will be extended
to the unit, which

404
00:24:55,389 --> 00:25:00,639
will have a garage in the
rear So the front elevation

405
00:25:00,639 --> 00:25:02,439
actually faces the house.

406
00:25:02,439 --> 00:25:04,299
It'll be a one story
structure with a unit

407
00:25:04,299 --> 00:25:06,999
closer to the road in
the garage, in the rear.

408
00:25:06,999 --> 00:25:08,859
What you will see
from North oaks Drive

409
00:25:08,859 --> 00:25:14,079
is that top elevations will
appear like an outbuilding.

410
00:25:14,079 --> 00:25:18,399
And these are the plans The
right will be the wall facing

411
00:25:18,399 --> 00:25:21,459
the street with the unit closest
to the street, one bedroom,

412
00:25:21,459 --> 00:25:24,849
two bathrooms,
approximately 645ft²,

413
00:25:24,849 --> 00:25:29,199
and then a garage in the rear
The proffer amendments required

414
00:25:29,199 --> 00:25:33,099
because the proffers that were
approved in the 1980s said that

415
00:25:33,099 --> 00:25:36,849
no outbuilding may be used as a
residence as well as some other

416
00:25:36,849 --> 00:25:40,119
different features that cannot
be used for residential purposes

417
00:25:40,119 --> 00:25:42,669
This is currently an
ordinance requirement

418
00:25:42,669 --> 00:25:44,776
already restricted by the
current zoning requirements.

419
00:25:44,776 --> 00:25:46,226
So there across that out.

420
00:25:46,226 --> 00:25:48,729
So that they can request
the special exception

421
00:25:48,729 --> 00:25:51,549
and then living in
a trailer camper

422
00:25:51,549 --> 00:25:54,969
tent basement will already
be prohibited because that's

423
00:25:54,969 --> 00:25:57,219
prohibited by the zoning
ordinance that's currently

424
00:25:57,219 --> 00:25:59,589
in effect The Planning
Commission reviewed

425
00:25:59,589 --> 00:26:01,119
the proper amendment
and recommended

426
00:26:01,119 --> 00:26:02,859
approval to a vote of 7 to 0.

427
00:26:02,859 --> 00:26:06,369
No members of the public spoke
during the public hearing.

428
00:26:06,369 --> 00:26:08,469
Again, all the proffers
will remain the same

429
00:26:08,469 --> 00:26:11,409
except for the First
part of Proffer three

430
00:26:11,409 --> 00:26:14,889
that will be eliminated
And then there

431
00:26:14,889 --> 00:26:18,009
are six recommended conditions
These are very similar to those

432
00:26:18,009 --> 00:26:21,639
that have been accepted with
other cases and the cases

433
00:26:21,639 --> 00:26:23,349
you review previously
tonight, limiting

434
00:26:23,349 --> 00:26:27,159
the size of the structure,
the elevations and colors

435
00:26:27,159 --> 00:26:30,129
must align with the main
building or outbuildings

436
00:26:30,129 --> 00:26:30,789
in the property.

437
00:26:30,789 --> 00:26:33,999
So it looks like an
outbuilding preserving trees.

438
00:26:33,999 --> 00:26:37,749
The sketch plan showed that
area of the disturbance

439
00:26:37,749 --> 00:26:40,719
the trees outside that area
of disturbance must remain.

440
00:26:40,719 --> 00:26:43,089
This is valid for three years
until the family member no

441
00:26:43,089 --> 00:26:45,029
longer resides with the unit.

442
00:26:45,029 --> 00:26:48,039
And that here install building
inspections requirements, health

443
00:26:48,039 --> 00:26:52,779
department regulations and all
other applicable regulations

444
00:26:52,779 --> 00:26:54,519
That concludes
staff's presentation.

445
00:26:54,519 --> 00:26:56,949
I'd be happy to answer any
questions the board may have

446
00:26:56,949 --> 00:26:59,899
any questions for mr. Pompei.

447
00:26:59,899 --> 00:27:00,399
Seeing none.

448
00:27:00,399 --> 00:27:02,799
Thank you So what
we're going to do,

449
00:27:02,799 --> 00:27:03,999
ladies and gentlemen,
is we're going

450
00:27:03,999 --> 00:27:06,399
to combine the public
hearing for the rezoning

451
00:27:06,399 --> 00:27:09,399
and the special exception What
that means is that if there's

452
00:27:09,399 --> 00:27:13,059
anyone here to speak in
favor or in opposition

453
00:27:13,059 --> 00:27:16,239
to either the special
exception or the rezoning

454
00:27:16,239 --> 00:27:18,969
they can do that during
one public hearing.

455
00:27:18,969 --> 00:27:23,259
But it will by law require
a separate vote for each

456
00:27:23,259 --> 00:27:26,379
of these proposals Mr..

457
00:27:26,379 --> 00:27:29,359
And or Mrs. Martin here.

458
00:27:29,359 --> 00:27:29,859
Mr..

459
00:27:29,859 --> 00:27:30,359
Ms..

460
00:27:30,359 --> 00:27:37,779
Martin okay sir, do you
have a presentation for me?

461
00:27:37,779 --> 00:27:42,086
I I just show up.

462
00:27:42,086 --> 00:27:43,299
But All right.

463
00:27:43,299 --> 00:27:44,499
Let the record
reflect the African

464
00:27:44,499 --> 00:27:45,709
does not have a presentation.

465
00:27:45,709 --> 00:27:47,769
But is available
for questions Mr..

466
00:27:47,769 --> 00:27:49,249
Lipper Yeah.

467
00:27:49,249 --> 00:27:49,749
Mr..

468
00:27:49,749 --> 00:27:51,669
Where's Mr. Oliver
Oh, let's see.

469
00:27:51,669 --> 00:27:52,916
I didn't see that OK.

470
00:27:52,916 --> 00:27:53,416
Mike.

471
00:27:53,416 --> 00:27:56,464
I didn't see where i.

472
00:27:56,464 --> 00:28:00,279
All right, so, Mr. Lepper you're
here for the special exception

473
00:28:00,279 --> 00:28:01,332
The Martins are not here.

474
00:28:01,332 --> 00:28:03,099
All right, let's the record
reflect that neither Mr..

475
00:28:03,099 --> 00:28:03,599
Ms..

476
00:28:03,599 --> 00:28:04,449
Martin are here.

477
00:28:04,449 --> 00:28:07,179
Mr. Lippert is present does
not have a presentation.

478
00:28:07,179 --> 00:28:08,319
Oh, now open the public hearing.

479
00:28:08,319 --> 00:28:12,369
Is there anyone here who
wishes to speak in favor?

480
00:28:12,369 --> 00:28:14,884
Anyone Anyone?

481
00:28:14,884 --> 00:28:19,629
Speak in opposition
Anyone Mr. Lippert,

482
00:28:19,629 --> 00:28:21,099
you would have 20
minutes of rebuttal.

483
00:28:21,099 --> 00:28:22,776
But i can't tell
you not to use it.

484
00:28:22,776 --> 00:28:24,009
But I'm not quite
sure what you would

485
00:28:24,009 --> 00:28:28,081
rebut Thank you for being here.

486
00:28:28,081 --> 00:28:29,259
Public hearing is closed.

487
00:28:29,259 --> 00:28:31,899
Mr. Stoneman, This is
in your district, sir.

488
00:28:31,899 --> 00:28:35,391
Thank you, Mr. Chair being in
the board of the beaver Dam

489
00:28:35,391 --> 00:28:38,769
District the move that the Board
of Supervisors has approved

490
00:28:38,769 --> 00:28:39,699
are easy.

491
00:28:39,699 --> 00:28:45,639
2020 6-000 21 with
preference dated July 31st,

492
00:28:45,639 --> 00:28:49,299
2026 Second, there's a motion
in a second on a rezoning.

493
00:28:49,299 --> 00:28:50,740
Is there any discussion?

494
00:28:50,740 --> 00:28:51,969
All those in favor
please indicate

495
00:28:51,969 --> 00:28:56,859
by saying I. I oppose
motion carries Next item

496
00:28:56,859 --> 00:28:58,869
Vice-Chair Stoneman Mr. Chair.

497
00:28:58,869 --> 00:29:03,189
Thank you I may move that
board supervisors Approved S.C.

498
00:29:03,189 --> 00:29:08,559
2020 6-00010 with
conditions We have a motion.

499
00:29:08,559 --> 00:29:10,479
Is there a second
motion and a second?

500
00:29:10,479 --> 00:29:11,619
Any discussion ?

501
00:29:11,619 --> 00:29:13,897
All those in favor, Please
indicate by saying I.

502
00:29:13,897 --> 00:29:17,619
I any opposition motion passes.

503
00:29:17,619 --> 00:29:19,149
Thank you for being
with us, Mr. Palm.

504
00:29:19,149 --> 00:29:21,969
Pay the next planning
public hearing

505
00:29:21,969 --> 00:29:24,669
is requesting the Cold
Harbor district three zone

506
00:29:24,669 --> 00:29:27,939
ten acres from a 1 2 R six.

507
00:29:27,939 --> 00:29:30,969
The property is currently
ten acres and zoned a one.

508
00:29:30,969 --> 00:29:35,229
That's the minimum area
within the A1 zoning district

509
00:29:35,229 --> 00:29:37,599
with the minimum lot size that's
permitted The applicant is

510
00:29:37,599 --> 00:29:39,909
interested in a boundary
line adjustment,

511
00:29:39,909 --> 00:29:42,789
so they are requesting
rezoning to r six

512
00:29:42,789 --> 00:29:44,799
to allow just under
seven acres to be

513
00:29:44,799 --> 00:29:47,769
transferred to an adjacent
parcel in the future.

514
00:29:47,769 --> 00:29:51,429
And then the existing home will
remain on about three acres.

515
00:29:51,429 --> 00:29:52,779
No new lots are proposed.

516
00:29:52,779 --> 00:29:56,529
Again, this is to facilitate a
future boundary line adjustment

517
00:29:56,529 --> 00:29:59,169
The property is located
outside the suburban service

518
00:29:59,169 --> 00:30:02,769
area and an area designated
rural agricultural just south

519
00:30:02,769 --> 00:30:04,777
of Route 360.

520
00:30:04,777 --> 00:30:06,549
A Again, the property
itself is owned

521
00:30:06,549 --> 00:30:08,169
a one and most
surrounding properties

522
00:30:08,169 --> 00:30:11,356
are zoned a1 Here's an overview.

523
00:30:11,356 --> 00:30:14,139
The property as it exists today,
there's an existing SIMO family

524
00:30:14,139 --> 00:30:16,509
home off a little Florida
road and then there's

525
00:30:16,509 --> 00:30:20,229
a barn in the field
behind the home

526
00:30:20,229 --> 00:30:22,449
And this shows how the
property will be divided again.

527
00:30:22,449 --> 00:30:26,619
Since ten acres is the
minimum lot size in a one,

528
00:30:26,619 --> 00:30:29,169
a boundary adjustment can't
occur without this rezoning

529
00:30:29,169 --> 00:30:31,929
to allow the home to be on
three acres in the front

530
00:30:31,929 --> 00:30:35,919
and then that barn, which is
purple on this map in the seven

531
00:30:35,919 --> 00:30:38,769
acres roughly surrounding it,
will be added to the parcel.

532
00:30:38,769 --> 00:30:42,849
That's around it to the
south and east The planning

533
00:30:42,849 --> 00:30:44,800
commission held a public
hearing on this request

534
00:30:44,800 --> 00:30:47,529
No members of the public spoke
during the public hearing,

535
00:30:47,529 --> 00:30:48,879
and the Planning
Commission recommended

536
00:30:48,879 --> 00:30:51,369
approval with a vote of 7 to 0.

537
00:30:51,369 --> 00:30:53,080
There are three
different proffers

538
00:30:53,080 --> 00:30:55,059
The first proffer
relates to adherence

539
00:30:55,059 --> 00:30:56,516
to that conceptual plan.

540
00:30:56,516 --> 00:30:59,679
I showed you with
lot to being required

541
00:30:59,679 --> 00:31:02,649
to be deeded and combined
with the adjacent parcel tree

542
00:31:02,649 --> 00:31:05,589
preservation and right of way
reservation on Little Florida

543
00:31:05,589 --> 00:31:09,729
Road, which is standard with
our six rezoning requests

544
00:31:09,729 --> 00:31:11,739
That concludes
staff's presentation.

545
00:31:11,739 --> 00:31:13,959
I'd be happy to answer any
questions the board may have

546
00:31:13,959 --> 00:31:15,609
any questions for Mr. Conflict.

547
00:31:15,609 --> 00:31:20,679
Any questions for Mr.
Pompei Mr. Herzberg

548
00:31:20,679 --> 00:31:21,999
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

549
00:31:21,999 --> 00:31:29,229
Sir So the reason it's taken the
rezoning application is taking

550
00:31:29,229 --> 00:31:35,529
place tonight in the if approve
of the boundary adjustment

551
00:31:35,529 --> 00:31:37,659
will not take place right away.

552
00:31:37,659 --> 00:31:41,949
Is that correct It'll occur
later for estate planning.

553
00:31:41,949 --> 00:31:43,269
The applicant has
indicated that,

554
00:31:43,269 --> 00:31:47,469
yes, this would occur later to
accommodate estate planning.

555
00:31:47,469 --> 00:31:52,689
OK So my question is
mainly about the future

556
00:31:52,689 --> 00:31:56,881
because we could be here
4 or 5 years from now

557
00:31:56,881 --> 00:32:00,609
The the parcel with
the residence on it

558
00:32:00,609 --> 00:32:02,109
would be the R six.

559
00:32:02,109 --> 00:32:06,459
Is that right The parcel
with the residence on it

560
00:32:06,459 --> 00:32:07,757
would be Six.

561
00:32:07,757 --> 00:32:12,459
And then the seven acre
area would also be r six.

562
00:32:12,459 --> 00:32:15,159
So when it's combined
with the adjacent parcel

563
00:32:15,159 --> 00:32:20,869
or the new parcel will
have AR6 and a one on it.

564
00:32:20,869 --> 00:32:24,719
OK So the new.

565
00:32:24,719 --> 00:32:27,219
So it's going to be
just under the seven

566
00:32:27,219 --> 00:32:32,259
acres is going to have combined
with the adjacent parcel.

567
00:32:32,259 --> 00:32:33,639
But it will not be a one.

568
00:32:33,639 --> 00:32:35,716
Is that what you're telling me?

569
00:32:35,716 --> 00:32:38,379
It's a this seven acres.

570
00:32:38,379 --> 00:32:40,764
It'll be zoned r six.

571
00:32:40,764 --> 00:32:45,789
OK And then per the proffers,
it become bind to this parcel

572
00:32:45,789 --> 00:32:47,529
that perhaps around it.

573
00:32:47,529 --> 00:32:52,539
So that would mean
one parcel with two

574
00:32:52,539 --> 00:32:54,789
separate zoning on the parcel?

575
00:32:54,789 --> 00:32:55,577
That's correct.

576
00:32:55,577 --> 00:33:05,469
OK And so, um the way our r
six reads now with the three

577
00:33:05,469 --> 00:33:12,699
acre or the 6.9 acre be able
to be divided in the future No,

578
00:33:12,699 --> 00:33:15,039
with the proper
condition additions,

579
00:33:15,039 --> 00:33:19,059
it can't be divided
unless a zoning amendment

580
00:33:19,059 --> 00:33:21,789
and a proper amendment
was approved by the board

581
00:33:21,789 --> 00:33:24,009
of Zoning amendment.

582
00:33:24,009 --> 00:33:30,099
Currently, this kennedy
6.9 acre AR6 lot be

583
00:33:30,099 --> 00:33:34,629
divided again No no, not once.

584
00:33:34,629 --> 00:33:38,439
It's in a subdivision So if
they are six is approved,

585
00:33:38,439 --> 00:33:39,939
this would be
considered a subdivide

586
00:33:39,939 --> 00:33:42,850
And if it's in a subdivision,
it has to be at least 25 acres

587
00:33:42,850 --> 00:33:44,679
to be eligible for AR6.

588
00:33:44,679 --> 00:33:46,509
That is the answer
to the question.

589
00:33:46,509 --> 00:33:48,489
Thank you very much.

590
00:33:48,489 --> 00:33:50,029
That's all i have, Mr. Chairman.

591
00:33:50,029 --> 00:33:50,529
Very well.

592
00:33:50,529 --> 00:33:51,339
Thank you, Mr. Herzberg.

593
00:33:51,339 --> 00:33:54,109
Anything further
for Mr. Pompei ?

594
00:33:54,109 --> 00:33:54,609
Thank you.

595
00:33:54,609 --> 00:34:00,489
You, Mr. Pompei We're now
open the public hearing

596
00:34:00,489 --> 00:34:02,679
Is anyone here for Ms. Kirby?

597
00:34:02,679 --> 00:34:03,399
Mr. Garber here.

598
00:34:03,399 --> 00:34:06,339
Anyone for a care to
speak, ma'am Okay.

599
00:34:06,339 --> 00:34:08,919
Well, things are
going well tonight

600
00:34:08,919 --> 00:34:13,434
for those who I understand Let
the record reflect the applicant

601
00:34:13,434 --> 00:34:14,739
is here does not
have a presentation

602
00:34:14,739 --> 00:34:16,419
but available to
answer any questions.

603
00:34:16,419 --> 00:34:22,479
Is there anyone here to speak in
favor of this application Anyone

604
00:34:22,479 --> 00:34:26,349
saying that anyone in
opposition saying now we

605
00:34:26,349 --> 00:34:27,489
will close the public hearing?

606
00:34:27,489 --> 00:34:29,409
Mr. Herzberg this is
in your district, sir.

607
00:34:29,409 --> 00:34:33,519
Well, thank you very much, Mr.
Chairman The application fits

608
00:34:33,519 --> 00:34:37,239
the area for AR6
is consistent with

609
00:34:37,239 --> 00:34:40,899
the county comprehensive
plan motion to approve

610
00:34:40,899 --> 00:34:45,879
or easy to 026-00013.

611
00:34:45,879 --> 00:34:49,749
Second, we have a motion
multiple seconds motion to

612
00:34:49,749 --> 00:34:53,629
properly seconded Is
there any discussion?

613
00:34:53,629 --> 00:34:54,129
Hearing none.

614
00:34:54,129 --> 00:34:55,262
All those in favor
please indicate

615
00:34:55,262 --> 00:35:08,649
by saying I i any opposed motion
carries the next planning public

616
00:35:08,649 --> 00:35:11,319
hearing is for
amendment in the South

617
00:35:11,319 --> 00:35:15,219
and a district for some property
along Ashland Road This is

618
00:35:15,219 --> 00:35:17,442
a request to amend the
proffers to relocate

619
00:35:17,442 --> 00:35:20,619
an approved shared access
within an existing three

620
00:35:20,619 --> 00:35:21,549
lot subdivision.

621
00:35:21,549 --> 00:35:24,819
There are no other changes to
the proffers except for how

622
00:35:24,819 --> 00:35:27,309
these lots access Ashland Road.

623
00:35:27,309 --> 00:35:29,529
When the rezoning was
originally approved

624
00:35:29,529 --> 00:35:33,549
all three lots were required to
share a 50 foot access easement

625
00:35:33,549 --> 00:35:35,192
Three lots in the subdivision.

626
00:35:35,192 --> 00:35:38,019
Lot two was developed in
2020 and the driveway was

627
00:35:38,019 --> 00:35:39,999
built directly to ashland Road.

628
00:35:39,999 --> 00:35:42,519
Outside of that easement.

629
00:35:42,519 --> 00:35:46,209
Lot one is currently under
construction with a house.

630
00:35:46,209 --> 00:35:48,969
Instead of using the
existing shared access

631
00:35:48,969 --> 00:35:50,679
easement that's
proffered, the applicant

632
00:35:50,679 --> 00:35:52,239
is requesting that lot.

633
00:35:52,239 --> 00:35:56,049
One and Lot three share a new
access easement and the lot

634
00:35:56,049 --> 00:35:59,259
two would keep its existing
entrance is to Ashland Road.

635
00:35:59,259 --> 00:36:02,679
And I'll show a map that
better explains the situation

636
00:36:02,679 --> 00:36:04,929
and what the applicants
are requesting So again,

637
00:36:04,929 --> 00:36:06,519
this property is
on Ashland road.

638
00:36:06,519 --> 00:36:08,769
All three lots within
that subdivision

639
00:36:08,769 --> 00:36:13,479
are highlighted in red
They are zoned R six

640
00:36:13,479 --> 00:36:19,749
and they were zoned r 6 in
2004 with Crawford conditions

641
00:36:19,749 --> 00:36:22,929
So this shows how the
subdivision is currently platted

642
00:36:22,929 --> 00:36:25,299
based on the 2004 rezoning.

643
00:36:25,299 --> 00:36:30,459
3 lots sharing an access
easement and per the proffer

644
00:36:30,459 --> 00:36:33,999
conditions approved in
2004, all three lots were

645
00:36:33,999 --> 00:36:36,009
close to share this easement.

646
00:36:36,009 --> 00:36:39,069
Lot to was constructed
and has driveways

647
00:36:39,069 --> 00:36:41,019
directly to Ashland Road.

648
00:36:41,019 --> 00:36:44,439
Lot one the applicant
or one of the applicants

649
00:36:44,439 --> 00:36:48,849
is building a house and has a
temporary construction entrance

650
00:36:48,849 --> 00:36:55,209
to Ashland Road and then lot
three is currently vacant

651
00:36:55,209 --> 00:36:57,486
And then this is a
zoom in on Lot one.

652
00:36:57,486 --> 00:37:01,029
And what's being proposed So
Lot two, which is over here,

653
00:37:01,029 --> 00:37:03,549
they would keep their
existing driveway.

654
00:37:03,549 --> 00:37:06,789
This is the proffered 50
foot access easement that

655
00:37:06,789 --> 00:37:11,049
would be vacated and then
Lot one and Lot three

656
00:37:11,049 --> 00:37:15,549
would share this yellow
new access easement which

657
00:37:15,549 --> 00:37:19,299
is adjacent to a transmission
line easement in orange

658
00:37:19,299 --> 00:37:23,019
So basically moving the access
easement from one side a lot

659
00:37:23,019 --> 00:37:24,879
one to the other
side of the lot.

660
00:37:24,879 --> 00:37:27,339
One and providing
access to lot three.

661
00:37:27,339 --> 00:37:30,759
One of the reasons the applicant
has indicated that the easement

662
00:37:30,759 --> 00:37:33,219
should be vacated is
that there these wetlands

663
00:37:33,219 --> 00:37:36,429
along the western
boundary of the lot.

664
00:37:36,429 --> 00:37:40,179
So to get to the previously
approved location both lots

665
00:37:40,179 --> 00:37:42,899
three and lot one would
have to cross wetlands,

666
00:37:42,899 --> 00:37:44,409
where the proposed
entrance is They

667
00:37:44,409 --> 00:37:46,959
would not have to
cross wetlands.

668
00:37:46,959 --> 00:37:51,819
The applicant held a community
meeting in April and citizens

669
00:37:51,819 --> 00:37:54,009
address concerns
about traffic safety

670
00:37:54,009 --> 00:37:56,499
and having multiple
driveways along Ashland Road.

671
00:37:56,499 --> 00:37:59,649
At that time, the applicant
proposing that each of the three

672
00:37:59,649 --> 00:38:03,399
lots would have their own access
since the community meeting,

673
00:38:03,399 --> 00:38:06,309
the applicant has worked
with lot three the lot behind

674
00:38:06,309 --> 00:38:09,159
to coordinate that shared
access that i showed you.

675
00:38:09,159 --> 00:38:11,229
So if this request
is approved, Lot two

676
00:38:11,229 --> 00:38:14,049
will have access directly
to Ashland road and Lot one

677
00:38:14,049 --> 00:38:17,889
and three Love shared access
as the planning commission held

678
00:38:17,889 --> 00:38:21,279
a public hearing, one
speaker had some questions

679
00:38:21,279 --> 00:38:23,679
and expressed support
for the request

680
00:38:23,679 --> 00:38:26,589
and after the public hearing the
Planning Commission recommended

681
00:38:26,589 --> 00:38:29,229
approval with a vote of 7 to 0.

682
00:38:29,229 --> 00:38:33,069
So again with the R six
rezoning in 2004 six proffers

683
00:38:33,069 --> 00:38:35,739
were accepted The only
proffers this would change

684
00:38:35,739 --> 00:38:38,739
would be the conceptual
plan and the access proffer

685
00:38:38,739 --> 00:38:43,209
to reflect that new shared
driveway for lots one and three

686
00:38:43,209 --> 00:38:46,599
adjacent to the
transmission easement

687
00:38:46,599 --> 00:38:48,669
that concludes
staff's presentation

688
00:38:48,669 --> 00:38:50,199
The applicants are here tonight.

689
00:38:50,199 --> 00:38:52,269
They do not have a
formal presentation plan

690
00:38:52,269 --> 00:38:55,059
but they're happy to answer any
questions the board may have.

691
00:38:55,059 --> 00:38:57,099
Very well, thank
you, Mr. Pompey.

692
00:38:57,099 --> 00:38:58,863
And any questions
from respond Pay.

693
00:38:58,863 --> 00:38:59,619
Thank you.

694
00:38:59,619 --> 00:39:05,559
You, sir The African is
present and any presentation

695
00:39:05,559 --> 00:39:08,769
goes very well Let the record
reflect the applicant is present

696
00:39:08,769 --> 00:39:10,334
and has no presentation.

697
00:39:10,334 --> 00:39:12,459
But available to
answer questions.

698
00:39:12,459 --> 00:39:13,509
Is anyone here?

699
00:39:13,509 --> 00:39:14,769
We will now open
to public hearings.

700
00:39:14,769 --> 00:39:16,689
I don't want to hear
who wishes to speak

701
00:39:16,689 --> 00:39:19,197
in favor of this
application Please

702
00:39:19,197 --> 00:39:20,241
come forward State your name.

703
00:39:20,241 --> 00:39:22,723
The district that you live or
the entity that you represent.

704
00:39:22,723 --> 00:39:23,789
You have three minutes.

705
00:39:23,789 --> 00:39:24,429
Thank you.

706
00:39:24,429 --> 00:39:25,029
You, ma'am.

707
00:39:25,029 --> 00:39:27,699
Amy Mendelson Chilly
neighbor to any neighbors

708
00:39:27,699 --> 00:39:31,449
there I was here 22 years ago,
and I think that this is going

709
00:39:31,449 --> 00:39:32,889
to work out for everybody.

710
00:39:32,889 --> 00:39:36,129
I just want to caution everybody
about ashland Road and traffic

711
00:39:36,129 --> 00:39:39,279
in general We had a dump
truck turn over yesterday

712
00:39:39,279 --> 00:39:42,759
So as more and more subdivisions
become proposed I just

713
00:39:42,759 --> 00:39:46,149
want everyone to consider
possibly trying to limit truck

714
00:39:46,149 --> 00:39:49,269
traffic I know that they
did that on Howard's mill

715
00:39:49,269 --> 00:39:51,099
and it can be very
effective and safe,

716
00:39:51,099 --> 00:39:56,079
so I appreciate that letting my
new neighbors have their access.

717
00:39:56,079 --> 00:39:56,919
Thank you.

718
00:39:56,919 --> 00:39:57,579
Thank you, ma'am.

719
00:39:57,579 --> 00:40:00,019
Anyone else to speak in favor ?

720
00:40:00,019 --> 00:40:00,519
Very well.

721
00:40:00,519 --> 00:40:04,429
Anyone to speak in
opposition Anyone seeing?

722
00:40:04,429 --> 00:40:04,929
None.

723
00:40:04,929 --> 00:40:06,534
We will close the
public hearing.

724
00:40:06,534 --> 00:40:07,059
Combustible.

725
00:40:07,059 --> 00:40:08,679
This is in your district, ma'am.

726
00:40:08,679 --> 00:40:11,229
Thank you, Mr. Chair.

727
00:40:11,229 --> 00:40:22,757
Move Approval of rezoning
2020 6-00020 for zero.

728
00:40:22,757 --> 00:40:28,154
Arizona two with profit
dated July 29th, 2026.

729
00:40:28,154 --> 00:40:30,041
As preventive as presented.

730
00:40:30,041 --> 00:40:33,878
Thank you We have a motion
to approve rDC 2026 00002.

731
00:40:33,878 --> 00:40:35,217
Is there a second?

732
00:40:35,217 --> 00:40:35,752
OK.

733
00:40:35,752 --> 00:40:38,371
We have a motion, a
Second and discussion.

734
00:40:38,371 --> 00:40:40,993
All those in favor please
indicate by saying hi.

735
00:40:40,993 --> 00:40:43,421
I oppose motion carries.

736
00:40:43,421 --> 00:40:46,599
I also wanted to make
note i didn't see earlier.

737
00:40:46,599 --> 00:40:48,909
Chief Mike Harmon is in
the audience, and chief,

738
00:40:48,909 --> 00:40:51,789
we're so glad to see you here.

739
00:40:51,789 --> 00:40:53,319
I don't if you're
here for zoning case,

740
00:40:53,319 --> 00:40:55,119
but the mic is always yours.

741
00:40:55,119 --> 00:40:56,619
If you've got anything, Chief.

742
00:40:56,619 --> 00:40:58,239
But thank you for
being here and thank

743
00:40:58,239 --> 00:41:00,759
you for your long and dedicated
service to Hanover County.

744
00:41:00,759 --> 00:41:03,729
It's a pleasure to
have you here, sir.

745
00:41:03,729 --> 00:41:11,409
Mr. Pompei the next planning
public hearing is request

746
00:41:11,409 --> 00:41:13,419
in the Beaver Dam district
for a conditional use

747
00:41:13,419 --> 00:41:16,809
permit to allow a school
within an existing church

748
00:41:16,809 --> 00:41:18,339
This is for independence.

749
00:41:18,339 --> 00:41:21,159
Christian Church, which is
located on Independence Road

750
00:41:21,159 --> 00:41:24,099
northwest of the town of
Ashland Is the property

751
00:41:24,099 --> 00:41:25,569
is currently zoned a1.

752
00:41:25,569 --> 00:41:29,199
The existing church pre dates
current zoning requirements

753
00:41:29,199 --> 00:41:32,079
of the church itself does not
have a conditional use permit

754
00:41:32,079 --> 00:41:33,429
in the A1 Zoning district.

755
00:41:33,429 --> 00:41:35,679
A school requires a
conditional use permit,

756
00:41:35,679 --> 00:41:38,259
so this request is to allow
a school within that existing

757
00:41:38,259 --> 00:41:39,369
church building.

758
00:41:39,369 --> 00:41:40,278
And here's an overview.

759
00:41:40,278 --> 00:41:41,559
The property you
can see the church,

760
00:41:41,559 --> 00:41:43,329
the parsonage and
the different parcels

761
00:41:43,329 --> 00:41:46,659
owned by the church
itself of course,

762
00:41:46,659 --> 00:41:48,191
is a church operating
here right now

763
00:41:48,191 --> 00:41:50,709
and could be continue
to be used as a church

764
00:41:50,709 --> 00:41:53,109
as part of this request.

765
00:41:53,109 --> 00:41:55,149
A school would use
some of the school

766
00:41:55,149 --> 00:41:59,139
or some of the church
building during the week

767
00:41:59,139 --> 00:42:01,689
and then their current
plans are to operate Tuesday

768
00:42:01,689 --> 00:42:03,969
through Thursday
with plans to expand

769
00:42:03,969 --> 00:42:05,769
to five days in the future.

770
00:42:05,769 --> 00:42:09,459
Classes are 915
to 1:30 p.m. with

771
00:42:09,459 --> 00:42:13,689
teachers and full operation
occurring from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m..

772
00:42:13,689 --> 00:42:17,199
Right now, the applicant's
proposing 25 students in grades

773
00:42:17,199 --> 00:42:20,349
kindergarten through fifth grade
with a possible expansion up

774
00:42:20,349 --> 00:42:22,029
to 45 students.

775
00:42:22,029 --> 00:42:24,369
And they'll be two adults
per 16 children, which

776
00:42:24,369 --> 00:42:25,809
are volunteers and parents.

777
00:42:25,809 --> 00:42:29,889
So minimal trip generation
based on the number of students

778
00:42:29,889 --> 00:42:31,539
and the conditional
use permit allows

779
00:42:31,539 --> 00:42:34,839
for some expansion based on what
the applicant has indicated.

780
00:42:34,839 --> 00:42:36,939
No changes to the site itself.

781
00:42:36,939 --> 00:42:39,459
The classes would occur in
the existing church building.

782
00:42:39,459 --> 00:42:41,709
And they would use the
existing playground

783
00:42:41,709 --> 00:42:45,399
And then here is a view
of the church building

784
00:42:45,399 --> 00:42:46,869
facing Independence Road.

785
00:42:46,869 --> 00:42:49,989
The rear where the classrooms
are and then the parking areas

786
00:42:49,989 --> 00:42:51,369
and playground again exist.

787
00:42:51,369 --> 00:42:53,739
They'll be used by the
school The planning

788
00:42:53,739 --> 00:42:56,199
Commission held a public
hearing on this request.

789
00:42:56,199 --> 00:42:58,599
No people spoke during
the public hearing,

790
00:42:58,599 --> 00:43:00,586
and the Planning Commission
recommended approval

791
00:43:00,586 --> 00:43:02,469
is a vote of 7 to 0.

792
00:43:02,469 --> 00:43:05,529
There are five recommended
conditions for the school.

793
00:43:05,529 --> 00:43:08,259
It's limited to kindergarten
through fifth grade and any

794
00:43:08,259 --> 00:43:11,829
expansion requires an amendment
limited to 45 students,

795
00:43:11,829 --> 00:43:14,439
which allows some flexibility
for expansion over

796
00:43:14,439 --> 00:43:17,823
the current operations Hours
of operation are 7:30 a.m.

797
00:43:17,823 --> 00:43:18,849
to 5 p.m.

798
00:43:18,849 --> 00:43:23,289
Monday through Friday If
church events and school events

799
00:43:23,289 --> 00:43:25,449
will be regularly
held simultaneously,

800
00:43:25,449 --> 00:43:27,309
a site plan amendment will
be required to make sure

801
00:43:27,309 --> 00:43:29,029
there's enough
parking on the site.

802
00:43:29,029 --> 00:43:31,389
And then the standard condition
for all are conditional use.

803
00:43:31,389 --> 00:43:35,829
Permits must comply with all
applicable regulations that

804
00:43:35,829 --> 00:43:37,449
conclude staff presentation.

805
00:43:37,449 --> 00:43:39,579
There are representatives
from the church here tonight.

806
00:43:39,579 --> 00:43:42,729
They do not have a
presentation plan Very well.

807
00:43:42,729 --> 00:43:45,849
Any questions for
Mr. Pompei saying

808
00:43:45,849 --> 00:43:48,280
that as he can present this?

809
00:43:48,280 --> 00:43:51,437
Thank you Does anybody
know presentation.

810
00:43:51,437 --> 00:43:52,593
But available for questions.

811
00:43:52,593 --> 00:43:54,369
Let the record reflect
the applicant is present

812
00:43:54,369 --> 00:43:56,769
does not have a presentation
but available for questions.

813
00:43:56,769 --> 00:43:57,879
We're now open to
public hearing.

814
00:43:57,879 --> 00:43:59,589
Is there anyone here
who wishes to speak

815
00:43:59,589 --> 00:44:03,639
in favor of this application
Anyone in opposition

816
00:44:03,639 --> 00:44:06,129
to go very well.

817
00:44:06,129 --> 00:44:07,029
Seeing none.

818
00:44:07,029 --> 00:44:08,829
We will close the
public hearing.

819
00:44:08,829 --> 00:44:13,209
Mr. Stone is in your district,
sir Thank you, Mr. Chair.

820
00:44:13,209 --> 00:44:14,859
I move that the
Board of Supervisors

821
00:44:14,859 --> 00:44:20,259
approve c u p 2020
6-00008 as submitted

822
00:44:20,259 --> 00:44:21,856
with recommended conditions.

823
00:44:21,856 --> 00:44:22,749
So I have a motion.

824
00:44:22,749 --> 00:44:25,479
We have a second.

825
00:44:25,479 --> 00:44:26,019
Very well.

826
00:44:26,019 --> 00:44:27,189
Any discussion on a motion?

827
00:44:27,189 --> 00:44:29,499
Properly seconded Hearing
that all those in favor

828
00:44:29,499 --> 00:44:36,070
please indicate by saying I
opposed motion carries Respond.

829
00:44:36,070 --> 00:44:43,329
I'll pay the next request is
an amendment to an existing

830
00:44:43,329 --> 00:44:45,669
special exception in
the South and a district

831
00:44:45,669 --> 00:44:48,159
to allow structures
taller than permitted

832
00:44:48,159 --> 00:44:50,409
on this particular property.

833
00:44:50,409 --> 00:44:54,399
It was rezone owned in 2005
to M one limited industrial

834
00:44:54,399 --> 00:44:57,159
on Lake Ridge Parkway
near sliding Hill

835
00:44:57,159 --> 00:44:59,469
Road in the m1 zoning district.

836
00:44:59,469 --> 00:45:02,559
The maximum building
height is 35ft.

837
00:45:02,559 --> 00:45:06,549
In 2022, the applicant came
forward with a special exception

838
00:45:06,549 --> 00:45:09,759
request to allow
buildings up to 42ft

839
00:45:09,759 --> 00:45:12,249
in height into
industrial buildings

840
00:45:12,249 --> 00:45:13,779
that are roughly 125,000ft².

841
00:45:13,779 --> 00:45:17,829
That could be that
maximum height of 42ft.

842
00:45:17,829 --> 00:45:20,949
So the buildings have they
constructed the condition that

843
00:45:20,949 --> 00:45:23,619
was approved with that
special exception in 2022,

844
00:45:23,619 --> 00:45:26,319
says the maximum building
height is limited to 42ft,

845
00:45:26,319 --> 00:45:30,849
include appurtenances The
applicant submitted a building

846
00:45:30,849 --> 00:45:35,649
permit for hvac equipment that
will be on the rooftop and will

847
00:45:35,649 --> 00:45:37,929
exceed that 42ft in height.

848
00:45:37,929 --> 00:45:40,029
So the requesting an
amendment to the special

849
00:45:40,029 --> 00:45:43,299
exception to allow buildings
up to 48ft in height.

850
00:45:43,299 --> 00:45:45,159
The buildings
themselves will not

851
00:45:45,159 --> 00:45:46,869
change as part of this request.

852
00:45:46,869 --> 00:45:50,979
It's again to allow that
larger and taller HPC equipment

853
00:45:50,979 --> 00:45:54,759
on the rooftop This
property is designated

854
00:45:54,759 --> 00:45:57,879
industrial or light industrial
in the comprehensive plan.

855
00:45:57,879 --> 00:46:00,939
And again on Lake Ridge Parkway,
just north of sliding hill

856
00:46:00,939 --> 00:46:05,079
Road one unique issue
associated with this properties

857
00:46:05,079 --> 00:46:07,329
at the edge of the
industrial area.

858
00:46:07,329 --> 00:46:10,509
So there's industrial north and
east along Lake Ridge Parkway.

859
00:46:10,509 --> 00:46:12,519
But the stony run
condos are immediately

860
00:46:12,519 --> 00:46:14,019
adjacent to the west.

861
00:46:14,019 --> 00:46:16,749
And then you have some townhouse
units on the opposite side

862
00:46:16,749 --> 00:46:20,019
of Lake Ridge Parkway
to the south Again,

863
00:46:20,019 --> 00:46:22,239
this property is
zoned M1, moving

864
00:46:22,239 --> 00:46:24,169
north along lake Ridge Parkway.

865
00:46:24,169 --> 00:46:26,075
There's M M1 and M two.

866
00:46:26,075 --> 00:46:29,589
Industrial zoning And then when
you move south, immediately

867
00:46:29,589 --> 00:46:31,149
adjacent to the
property, there's

868
00:46:31,149 --> 00:46:33,669
R five, which are old
multifamily zoning,

869
00:46:33,669 --> 00:46:36,765
classified ation
This is an overview.

870
00:46:36,765 --> 00:46:38,199
So again, the
buildings are built

871
00:46:38,199 --> 00:46:42,579
and exist and the Hopkins for
proposing new rooftop equipment.

872
00:46:42,579 --> 00:46:47,409
You can see the stony run
condos are to the west

873
00:46:47,409 --> 00:46:48,782
immediately adjacent
to the property.

874
00:46:48,782 --> 00:46:54,969
And then this is the building
where the new units are proposed

875
00:46:54,969 --> 00:46:57,219
And you can see where
those rooftop units will

876
00:46:57,219 --> 00:46:58,389
be located on the building.

877
00:46:58,389 --> 00:47:00,759
Again with stony run
Commons immediately

878
00:47:00,759 --> 00:47:03,669
adjacent with the
application the applicant

879
00:47:03,669 --> 00:47:07,689
submitted site line views that
show how the property looks

880
00:47:07,689 --> 00:47:09,999
from different vantage
points at ground level,

881
00:47:09,999 --> 00:47:11,679
and it demonstrates
that the units will not

882
00:47:11,679 --> 00:47:18,249
be visible from ground level But
they also completed a drone test

883
00:47:18,249 --> 00:47:21,309
where they had a mock up of the
equipment placed on the roof

884
00:47:21,309 --> 00:47:22,839
and the drone was
able to see what

885
00:47:22,839 --> 00:47:24,879
the views would be from
different vantage points

886
00:47:24,879 --> 00:47:26,169
off the ground.

887
00:47:26,169 --> 00:47:30,639
So this is the view from
36 to 42ft above grade,

888
00:47:30,639 --> 00:47:33,399
which corresponds to
the height of nearby

889
00:47:33,399 --> 00:47:35,109
residential balconies
on that stony

890
00:47:35,109 --> 00:47:38,109
run car condos prior object.

891
00:47:38,109 --> 00:47:42,429
And you can see that the
existing parapet shield

892
00:47:42,429 --> 00:47:48,339
the units from view You had to
go up to 60ft with the drone

893
00:47:48,339 --> 00:47:54,969
and then you could see the top
of the mock up units So with

894
00:47:54,969 --> 00:47:57,429
this particular case there
were two community meetings

895
00:47:57,429 --> 00:48:00,939
and in the middle that drone
test was conducted that helped

896
00:48:00,939 --> 00:48:04,149
demonstrate what the mock
up with the mock up units,

897
00:48:04,149 --> 00:48:06,189
what the real units could look
like once they're actually

898
00:48:06,189 --> 00:48:08,529
installed with this request.

899
00:48:08,529 --> 00:48:11,529
All the conditions from the
originally approved special

900
00:48:11,529 --> 00:48:14,349
exception will be the same.

901
00:48:14,349 --> 00:48:17,679
But the ones that we revise
will be the building height one

902
00:48:17,679 --> 00:48:21,099
to allow building height
up to 48ft versus 42ft,

903
00:48:21,099 --> 00:48:23,049
including any appurtenances.

904
00:48:23,049 --> 00:48:25,389
And then AC
equipment on the roof

905
00:48:25,389 --> 00:48:28,509
must be screened from
public rights of way

906
00:48:28,509 --> 00:48:30,999
or adjacent properties
by the building parapet

907
00:48:30,999 --> 00:48:33,249
and the drone test in
sight line drawings

908
00:48:33,249 --> 00:48:36,369
demonstrate that that
condition will be met,

909
00:48:36,369 --> 00:48:38,229
that concludes
staff's presentation.

910
00:48:38,229 --> 00:48:40,059
The applicants are
present and they do have

911
00:48:40,059 --> 00:48:41,560
a presentation planned as well.

912
00:48:41,560 --> 00:48:42,169
You say they do?

913
00:48:42,169 --> 00:48:42,669
Mr..

914
00:48:42,669 --> 00:48:43,169
They do.

915
00:48:43,169 --> 00:48:43,839
I thank you.

916
00:48:43,839 --> 00:48:49,179
And here, any questions from
Mr. Pompei Oh most of all.

917
00:48:49,179 --> 00:48:54,219
Mr. Pompei, can you just verify
for us that the sheet that shows

918
00:48:54,219 --> 00:48:58,899
the location of the proposed
AC has distances from the edge

919
00:48:58,899 --> 00:49:02,439
of the building, as
well as the dimensions

920
00:49:02,439 --> 00:49:11,989
of each of the units It's hard
to tell on the this level,

921
00:49:11,989 --> 00:49:12,489
but Ms..

922
00:49:12,489 --> 00:49:13,959
Hunter is looking
at the actual plan

923
00:49:13,959 --> 00:49:23,259
to confirm whether
that's the case

924
00:49:23,259 --> 00:49:25,929
We do the full set of plans.

925
00:49:25,929 --> 00:49:28,929
Do you have the distances and
dimensions of the units Just

926
00:49:28,929 --> 00:49:31,839
make sure we have the
documentation Thank you.

927
00:49:31,839 --> 00:49:33,909
Anything further for Mr. Pompei?

928
00:49:33,909 --> 00:49:35,799
So, you know, thank you, sir.

929
00:49:35,799 --> 00:49:37,060
Now open the public hearing.

930
00:49:37,060 --> 00:49:39,699
The applicant is
here Is that correct?

931
00:49:39,699 --> 00:49:41,289
With the presentation?

932
00:49:41,289 --> 00:49:44,649
Yes, sir Please come forward.

933
00:49:44,649 --> 00:49:46,689
You have 20 minutes
for presentation

934
00:49:46,689 --> 00:49:48,969
and then you will
have five minutes

935
00:49:48,969 --> 00:49:53,221
for rebuttal Please
state your name.

936
00:49:53,221 --> 00:49:54,703
The entity that you represent.

937
00:49:54,703 --> 00:49:56,432
Thank you for being with us.

938
00:49:56,432 --> 00:49:57,999
Hi My name is Kelsey Hutton.

939
00:49:57,999 --> 00:49:59,199
And I'm Kyle finn.

940
00:49:59,199 --> 00:50:01,689
We're with the architecture
team for the project

941
00:50:01,689 --> 00:50:03,789
with Forum Architects.

942
00:50:03,789 --> 00:50:05,829
The tenant is called
Rose and Electric.

943
00:50:05,829 --> 00:50:07,539
They are an electric
subcontractor

944
00:50:07,539 --> 00:50:11,469
and they'll be occupying
this building further office.

945
00:50:11,469 --> 00:50:14,139
Their very excited to be part of
Hanover County in the Richmond

946
00:50:14,139 --> 00:50:21,309
community project
Overview include 28,000ft²

947
00:50:21,309 --> 00:50:23,829
of office and training
space with additional

948
00:50:23,829 --> 00:50:26,139
space for warehouse use.

949
00:50:26,139 --> 00:50:31,719
And you see some of the 3D
images of the interior space

950
00:50:31,719 --> 00:50:34,779
And so as mentioned, this
is a site plan showing

951
00:50:34,779 --> 00:50:36,639
the building one location.

952
00:50:36,639 --> 00:50:39,939
And here is a little bit of a
blowup showing those distances

953
00:50:39,939 --> 00:50:43,089
from the exterior
of the building

954
00:50:43,089 --> 00:50:46,689
as well as the different
rooftop units called out.

955
00:50:46,689 --> 00:50:49,059
And here is an overview
of the site line diagrams

956
00:50:49,059 --> 00:50:50,439
that we made sure
to blow them up.

957
00:50:50,439 --> 00:50:52,509
So they're a little
bit more visible.

958
00:50:52,509 --> 00:50:55,479
So you can see a few
of the different areas

959
00:50:55,479 --> 00:50:58,869
throughout the
building one location

960
00:50:58,869 --> 00:51:01,749
and as some additional
information we've provided

961
00:51:01,749 --> 00:51:04,659
some visual representation of
what a similar rooftop would

962
00:51:04,659 --> 00:51:09,489
look like with the specific
model being the green X

963
00:51:09,489 --> 00:51:12,609
And as mentioned, there are some
drone photos as well as these

964
00:51:12,609 --> 00:51:13,689
are directly on the rooftop.

965
00:51:13,689 --> 00:51:15,819
During our mock up exercise.

966
00:51:15,819 --> 00:51:17,709
So you can see the
mock up location

967
00:51:17,709 --> 00:51:19,839
there with the drone photos.

968
00:51:19,839 --> 00:51:23,709
We isolate add balcony
one and balcony

969
00:51:23,709 --> 00:51:26,379
to as shown on
this key, key plan

970
00:51:26,379 --> 00:51:29,197
here at two corners
of the condominium.

971
00:51:29,197 --> 00:51:33,399
And so if we go back one
image, you can actually see.

972
00:51:33,399 --> 00:51:35,169
So this is at 60ft.

973
00:51:35,169 --> 00:51:38,799
So this is 20ft above the fourth
floor condo balcony a balcony

974
00:51:38,799 --> 00:51:42,909
one with the mock up
image for reference,

975
00:51:42,909 --> 00:51:45,579
showing the first
time that you will see

976
00:51:45,579 --> 00:51:48,249
the rooftop units on
the roof So again,

977
00:51:48,249 --> 00:51:51,759
20ft above the balcony, one.

978
00:51:51,759 --> 00:51:54,129
And then this is
from balcony two

979
00:51:54,129 --> 00:51:58,119
at the balcony level at 41ft.

980
00:51:58,119 --> 00:52:00,819
And this is looking at the
other corner of the building

981
00:52:00,819 --> 00:52:02,289
and again at 62ft.

982
00:52:02,289 --> 00:52:06,684
So 28ft above the condo balcony,
you can see as well as you

983
00:52:06,684 --> 00:52:10,869
referenced the image the mock
up on the rooftop for that is

984
00:52:10,869 --> 00:52:18,161
specifically rooftop unit to
thank you Thank That concludes

985
00:52:18,161 --> 00:52:19,359
a presentation that does.

986
00:52:19,359 --> 00:52:22,329
Thank you very much Thank you.

987
00:52:22,329 --> 00:52:26,229
I'd like Oh, come on.

988
00:52:26,229 --> 00:52:27,395
Oh, yeah.

989
00:52:27,395 --> 00:52:29,142
We still have a possibility.

990
00:52:29,142 --> 00:52:30,039
Request ready.

991
00:52:30,039 --> 00:52:31,311
Board members, you
have questions?

992
00:52:31,311 --> 00:52:31,811
Mr..

993
00:52:31,811 --> 00:52:35,919
Could you go back to
your elevation drawings?

994
00:52:35,919 --> 00:52:37,899
So just to give a
little bit of context

995
00:52:37,899 --> 00:52:40,659
the reason that I asked
them to fire the drawings is

996
00:52:40,659 --> 00:52:43,509
because there's
elevations in these views

997
00:52:43,509 --> 00:52:45,342
were drawn from the ground.

998
00:52:45,342 --> 00:52:47,982
And the adjacent structures
are four stories tall.

999
00:52:47,982 --> 00:52:52,749
So we took the drone, flew it
up to the fourth floor balcony,

1000
00:52:52,749 --> 00:52:58,421
and they actually had a mock up
of each of those on the roof.

1001
00:52:58,421 --> 00:53:03,219
And we move them around
It was also some issues

1002
00:53:03,219 --> 00:53:04,839
getting the notifications out.

1003
00:53:04,839 --> 00:53:06,519
So there was no
one at the meeting.

1004
00:53:06,519 --> 00:53:09,875
And we all know that
telegraph Road shows up.

1005
00:53:09,875 --> 00:53:12,369
So that was another
reason for the drone.

1006
00:53:12,369 --> 00:53:18,699
But it was an exercise that I
felt was important to and sure,

1007
00:53:18,699 --> 00:53:20,560
those folks that
lived in those condos

1008
00:53:20,560 --> 00:53:23,259
so that when I approved
this project for rezoning,

1009
00:53:23,259 --> 00:53:26,229
they weren't going to
see any of these units

1010
00:53:26,229 --> 00:53:28,929
And so we've now approved that.

1011
00:53:28,929 --> 00:53:30,159
And I thank you for your time.

1012
00:53:30,159 --> 00:53:30,720
Thank you.

1013
00:53:30,720 --> 00:53:31,387
Thank you very much.

1014
00:53:31,387 --> 00:53:31,887
Thank you.

1015
00:53:31,887 --> 00:53:33,821
Anything further
for the applicant?

1016
00:53:33,821 --> 00:53:34,479
I okay.

1017
00:53:34,479 --> 00:53:35,079
Thank you.

1018
00:53:35,079 --> 00:53:36,909
Thank you Zero.

1019
00:53:36,909 --> 00:53:39,970
Anyone here to speak in
favor of this application?

1020
00:53:39,970 --> 00:53:41,589
Anyone?

1021
00:53:41,589 --> 00:53:44,859
Anyone in opposition ?

1022
00:53:44,859 --> 00:53:45,399
Seeing none.

1023
00:53:45,399 --> 00:53:46,869
We will close the
public hearing.

1024
00:53:46,869 --> 00:53:51,849
Mr. Ball, this is in your
district now Yes, sir.

1025
00:53:51,849 --> 00:53:59,469
I move approval of see
2020 6-0001A second.

1026
00:53:59,469 --> 00:54:00,699
We have a motion and a second.

1027
00:54:00,699 --> 00:54:02,259
Any discussion?

1028
00:54:02,259 --> 00:54:05,800
All those in favor, please
indicate by saying I oppose

1029
00:54:05,800 --> 00:54:15,879
motion carries Mr. Pompei The
next public hearing involves

1030
00:54:15,879 --> 00:54:18,939
a proposed industrial project
in the Ashland district,

1031
00:54:18,939 --> 00:54:21,669
where the applicants requesting
a conditional use permit

1032
00:54:21,669 --> 00:54:24,969
to allow two warehouses
larger than 75,000ft²,

1033
00:54:24,969 --> 00:54:29,679
an area This area is in the
North Lake Industrial Park just

1034
00:54:29,679 --> 00:54:33,219
off of Lake Ridge Parkway,
within the suburban service area

1035
00:54:33,219 --> 00:54:35,709
The property is zoned
m two and it's been

1036
00:54:35,709 --> 00:54:38,079
zoned M two since 2000.

1037
00:54:38,079 --> 00:54:40,599
Again, it's part of the
North Lake Industrial Park.

1038
00:54:40,599 --> 00:54:44,668
All surrounding properties
are zoned m to A and B three.

1039
00:54:44,668 --> 00:54:48,519
And for reference, this is just
northwest of the Lewis town

1040
00:54:48,519 --> 00:54:51,429
Road interstate 95 interchange.

1041
00:54:51,429 --> 00:54:55,930
The property itself is currently
vacant and just under 15 acres,

1042
00:54:55,930 --> 00:54:57,759
but you can see the
surrounding area.

1043
00:54:57,759 --> 00:55:00,519
Not only is it zoned for
industrial and business use,

1044
00:55:00,519 --> 00:55:02,829
it's been developed for
industrial and business use.

1045
00:55:02,829 --> 00:55:05,079
There's an existing
industrial warehouse

1046
00:55:05,079 --> 00:55:09,249
immediately to the west and
then RV sales to the east.

1047
00:55:09,249 --> 00:55:12,669
This property itself is not
access Lake Ridge Parkway but it

1048
00:55:12,669 --> 00:55:16,119
accesses to existing cul
de sacs within the North

1049
00:55:16,119 --> 00:55:18,189
Lake Industrial park.

1050
00:55:18,189 --> 00:55:20,709
So again, the applicant is
requesting this conditional use

1051
00:55:20,709 --> 00:55:23,979
permit to allow two warehouses
larger than permitted which is

1052
00:55:23,979 --> 00:55:27,759
larger than 75,000ft² within
the interior of north Lake

1053
00:55:27,759 --> 00:55:30,969
Industrial Park with an
ordinance amendment a few years

1054
00:55:30,969 --> 00:55:35,319
ago any warehouse larger
than 75,000ft² individually

1055
00:55:35,319 --> 00:55:38,199
or 100,000ft² on
a total site must

1056
00:55:38,199 --> 00:55:39,934
get a conditional use permit.

1057
00:55:39,934 --> 00:55:42,655
So in this particular case
two buildings were opposed.

1058
00:55:42,655 --> 00:55:47,979
One building 125,000ft² and
one building is 108,000ft².

1059
00:55:47,979 --> 00:55:51,519
And this is speculative
development in the mBTA zoning

1060
00:55:51,519 --> 00:55:55,059
district When the property
was zoned in 2000,

1061
00:55:55,059 --> 00:55:57,789
it was approved with
multiple proffered conditions

1062
00:55:57,789 --> 00:56:00,399
So if this property
is approved it have

1063
00:56:00,399 --> 00:56:03,629
to adhere to the conditional
use permit conditions, as well

1064
00:56:03,629 --> 00:56:07,119
as the proffered conditions
This is the sketch plan that

1065
00:56:07,119 --> 00:56:12,369
shows the two buildings north
Lake Park Drive is on the left

1066
00:56:12,369 --> 00:56:15,039
and then another
called a section

1067
00:56:15,039 --> 00:56:17,589
sunshade lane is on the right.

1068
00:56:17,589 --> 00:56:19,839
And you can see the two
buildings adjacent to one

1069
00:56:19,839 --> 00:56:21,759
another, One side
of these buildings

1070
00:56:21,759 --> 00:56:24,309
will accommodate
the employee parking

1071
00:56:24,309 --> 00:56:26,169
and then the truck
parking and loading

1072
00:56:26,169 --> 00:56:29,019
area is on the opposite
side of the buildings.

1073
00:56:29,019 --> 00:56:34,449
There's landscaping along
North north Lake Park Drive

1074
00:56:34,449 --> 00:56:36,819
as well as the
perimeter of the site.

1075
00:56:36,819 --> 00:56:38,709
And then there's
additional landscaping

1076
00:56:38,709 --> 00:56:41,829
within the parking areas
And this landscaping

1077
00:56:41,829 --> 00:56:44,015
is conditioned as well.

1078
00:56:44,015 --> 00:56:45,049
So it's addressed.

1079
00:56:45,049 --> 00:56:48,309
And required by the
recommended conditions

1080
00:56:48,309 --> 00:56:49,779
And then these
are the elevations

1081
00:56:49,779 --> 00:56:53,109
is the typical
warehouse type building

1082
00:56:53,109 --> 00:56:56,769
similar to what is already in
the area because of the size

1083
00:56:56,769 --> 00:56:59,259
of the warehouse as it did
trigger local requirements

1084
00:56:59,259 --> 00:57:03,219
for a traffic impact analysis
However, that analysis indicated

1085
00:57:03,219 --> 00:57:05,799
that no turn lanes or
additional approved ments

1086
00:57:05,799 --> 00:57:07,929
are warranted because
of this property.

1087
00:57:07,929 --> 00:57:10,659
Again, it's in the North Lake
Industrial park, which does have

1088
00:57:10,659 --> 00:57:14,229
an improved road network to
accommodate industrial traffic

1089
00:57:14,229 --> 00:57:15,459
There are some other
warehouses that

1090
00:57:15,459 --> 00:57:18,579
are similar immediately
adjacent and nearby

1091
00:57:18,579 --> 00:57:19,539
on Lake Ridge Parkway.

1092
00:57:19,539 --> 00:57:21,339
So, for example, this
existing building

1093
00:57:21,339 --> 00:57:23,349
looks very similar to
the elevations you saw

1094
00:57:23,349 --> 00:57:25,299
for the proposed
building And it's also

1095
00:57:25,299 --> 00:57:28,029
similar in size and scale So
there's precedent for this type

1096
00:57:28,029 --> 00:57:30,309
of building in the area.

1097
00:57:30,309 --> 00:57:33,669
The planning Commission held a
public hearing on this request.

1098
00:57:33,669 --> 00:57:35,619
There were no speakers
or in the public hearing,

1099
00:57:35,619 --> 00:57:38,619
and they ultimately recommended
approval with conditions

1100
00:57:38,619 --> 00:57:42,789
with a vote of 7 to 0 there
are ten recommended conditions

1101
00:57:42,789 --> 00:57:45,999
by staff and a lot of these
relate to the site design

1102
00:57:45,999 --> 00:57:48,189
and elements shown
on the sketch plan.

1103
00:57:48,189 --> 00:57:51,519
So the property can be used for
warehouse and distribution up

1104
00:57:51,519 --> 00:57:57,489
to 233,000ft², a standard
condition with industrial zoning

1105
00:57:57,489 --> 00:58:00,369
request is that mechanical
square must be screened from

1106
00:58:00,369 --> 00:58:03,339
view monument type
signs must be used,

1107
00:58:03,339 --> 00:58:05,979
sidewalks must be provided
from the parking areas

1108
00:58:05,979 --> 00:58:09,159
to the building entrances, and
then the next several conditions

1109
00:58:09,159 --> 00:58:12,339
relate to the landscaping shown
on the sketch plan to ensure

1110
00:58:12,339 --> 00:58:15,399
that that landscaping is
installed as the site develops

1111
00:58:15,399 --> 00:58:17,259
including location
of landscaping

1112
00:58:17,259 --> 00:58:20,889
and 30% of the landscaping
must be native to the area.

1113
00:58:20,889 --> 00:58:23,499
And then the final condition is
a standard condition with many

1114
00:58:23,499 --> 00:58:26,079
of our conditional use
permits and must adhere

1115
00:58:26,079 --> 00:58:29,289
to all applicable
development regulations

1116
00:58:29,289 --> 00:58:31,449
That concludes
staff's presentation.

1117
00:58:31,449 --> 00:58:33,759
The applicant's
representative is here tonight

1118
00:58:33,759 --> 00:58:35,319
to answer any
questions the Board

1119
00:58:35,319 --> 00:58:38,479
may have that they do not have
a formal presentation planned.

1120
00:58:38,479 --> 00:58:38,979
Thank you.

1121
00:58:38,979 --> 00:58:44,829
Any questions for Mr.
Pompei Thank you, sir.

1122
00:58:44,829 --> 00:58:48,159
The applicant present
presentations are.

1123
00:58:48,159 --> 00:58:50,079
Let the record reflect the
actions present does not

1124
00:58:50,079 --> 00:58:52,269
have a presentation willing to
answer any questions the board

1125
00:58:52,269 --> 00:58:53,114
may have any questions.

1126
00:58:53,114 --> 00:58:56,139
The applicant with
board very well

1127
00:58:56,139 --> 00:58:57,189
We're open to public hearings.

1128
00:58:57,189 --> 00:59:02,049
Anyone here to speak in favor
of this proposal Anyone?

1129
00:59:02,049 --> 00:59:05,621
Anyone in opposition
Seeing none.

1130
00:59:05,621 --> 00:59:07,959
We will close the public hearing
This is in the actual district.

1131
00:59:07,959 --> 00:59:09,249
Mr. President.

1132
00:59:09,249 --> 00:59:11,499
Thank you, Mr.
Chair Nothing makes

1133
00:59:11,499 --> 00:59:15,849
me happier than to see business
go where business belongs Um.

1134
00:59:15,849 --> 00:59:20,889
Lutron already has
buildings in North park,

1135
00:59:20,889 --> 00:59:24,459
and they are good
corporate citizens

1136
00:59:24,459 --> 00:59:27,009
Their original
building is a really

1137
00:59:27,009 --> 00:59:28,959
nice addition to that area.

1138
00:59:28,959 --> 00:59:31,959
Um, I'm told that
those native plantings

1139
00:59:31,959 --> 00:59:35,560
will include pollinators
which always makes me happy.

1140
00:59:35,560 --> 00:59:41,889
So with that, I move to
approve c u p 2020 6-00007.

1141
00:59:41,889 --> 00:59:43,569
Second, we have a
motion on the second.

1142
00:59:43,569 --> 00:59:44,769
Any discussion ?

1143
00:59:44,769 --> 00:59:46,449
All those in favor
please indicate by saying

1144
00:59:46,449 --> 00:59:49,509
i i any opposed motion carries.

1145
00:59:49,509 --> 00:59:59,925
Mr. Pompei this next planning
public hearing and the last one

1146
00:59:59,925 --> 01:00:02,439
scheduled for tonight is a
request in the Beaver Dam

1147
01:00:02,439 --> 01:00:05,979
district for a conditional use
permit to allow a small scale

1148
01:00:05,979 --> 01:00:08,439
solar energy facility
capable of producing

1149
01:00:08,439 --> 01:00:10,779
up to three megawatts of power.

1150
01:00:10,779 --> 01:00:13,539
This particular property is
located in the Beaver Dam

1151
01:00:13,539 --> 01:00:16,509
district, but is just
outside the town of Ashland

1152
01:00:16,509 --> 01:00:18,219
off of Blunts Bridge Road.

1153
01:00:18,219 --> 01:00:21,574
It is in the rural
agricultural areas

1154
01:00:21,574 --> 01:00:23,199
as designated the
comforts of plan

1155
01:00:23,199 --> 01:00:27,544
So just outside the suburban
service area the property

1156
01:00:27,544 --> 01:00:29,529
is zone 1 and many
of the properties

1157
01:00:29,529 --> 01:00:32,649
immediately adjacent in
the county are zoned a1.

1158
01:00:32,649 --> 01:00:36,129
Once you get into the town and
to the east side, up plants

1159
01:00:36,129 --> 01:00:38,559
Bridge Road, there are some
residential zone properties,

1160
01:00:38,559 --> 01:00:42,429
including the Ashland park
subdivision right now,

1161
01:00:42,429 --> 01:00:45,039
the front portions of the
property are primarily open.

1162
01:00:45,039 --> 01:00:47,379
Closest to plants
Bridge Road and then

1163
01:00:47,379 --> 01:00:50,469
once you get farther west
and north, closer to a creek,

1164
01:00:50,469 --> 01:00:55,419
there's more wooded property
there While the property itself

1165
01:00:55,419 --> 01:00:57,400
is 101 acres.

1166
01:00:57,400 --> 01:01:00,219
So the couple
acreage is 94 acres.

1167
01:01:00,219 --> 01:01:04,689
There's an existing house on the
property on the southeast corner

1168
01:01:04,689 --> 01:01:06,639
that is on the
same parcel but is

1169
01:01:06,639 --> 01:01:09,309
outside of the conditional
use permit area.

1170
01:01:09,309 --> 01:01:13,869
And the will remain
as a residence

1171
01:01:13,869 --> 01:01:16,269
So again, the applicant is
requesting this conditional use

1172
01:01:16,269 --> 01:01:19,929
permit to allow a three
megawatt solar energy facility

1173
01:01:19,929 --> 01:01:22,419
based on the zoning ordinance.

1174
01:01:22,419 --> 01:01:25,959
That's considered a principal
small scale facility requires

1175
01:01:25,959 --> 01:01:27,369
a conditional use permit.

1176
01:01:27,369 --> 01:01:29,079
And like many other
solar facilities,

1177
01:01:29,079 --> 01:01:32,679
once it's constructed, it'll
be primarily on with employees

1178
01:01:32,679 --> 01:01:35,559
visiting for periodic
maintenance These types

1179
01:01:35,559 --> 01:01:37,719
of facilities are based
on comprehensive plan

1180
01:01:37,719 --> 01:01:40,989
recommendation as the
solar energy storage policy

1181
01:01:40,989 --> 01:01:42,759
recommendations in the
zoning ordinance, which

1182
01:01:42,759 --> 01:01:45,669
has specific use standards,
these were developed a few years

1183
01:01:45,669 --> 01:01:49,089
ago to provide guidance on
how these types of facilities

1184
01:01:49,089 --> 01:01:52,059
should operate and look,
this is a view of the site

1185
01:01:52,059 --> 01:01:53,259
from one Bridge Road.

1186
01:01:53,259 --> 01:01:55,809
You can see it's open You can
see the existing home that will

1187
01:01:55,809 --> 01:01:59,529
remain And then this is
the sketch plan that's

1188
01:01:59,529 --> 01:02:01,209
required within
the conditional use

1189
01:02:01,209 --> 01:02:03,249
permit Some of the key features.

1190
01:02:03,249 --> 01:02:05,679
It shows the panels
towards the middle

1191
01:02:05,679 --> 01:02:08,229
of the property and the
required perimeter buffers.

1192
01:02:08,229 --> 01:02:10,389
Those buffers are
required by ordinance

1193
01:02:10,389 --> 01:02:13,179
and recommended by the
comments of planning and policy

1194
01:02:13,179 --> 01:02:16,449
The dark green is existing
vegetation that will remain

1195
01:02:16,449 --> 01:02:19,329
the lighter green
is a planted buffer

1196
01:02:19,329 --> 01:02:22,419
and the compound
itself will be fenced

1197
01:02:22,419 --> 01:02:24,519
And you can see where the
stormwater management ponds will

1198
01:02:24,519 --> 01:02:27,549
be located at the
rear of the property

1199
01:02:27,549 --> 01:02:30,639
between the compounds and the
required perimeter buffer.

1200
01:02:30,639 --> 01:02:34,959
The applicant would like to have
the opportunity to log or timber

1201
01:02:34,959 --> 01:02:37,629
that wooded property in the
future if they choose to.

1202
01:02:37,629 --> 01:02:41,409
So with the sketch
plan, the area outside

1203
01:02:41,409 --> 01:02:43,539
of the perimeter buffer
and outside the compound

1204
01:02:43,539 --> 01:02:44,979
could be timbered in the future.

1205
01:02:44,979 --> 01:02:47,889
That's permitted by right
in the A1 zoning district.

1206
01:02:47,889 --> 01:02:51,069
But again, those
buffers must remain

1207
01:02:51,069 --> 01:02:53,169
and the applicant submitted
these renderings that show

1208
01:02:53,169 --> 01:02:55,119
the view from one spurge road.

1209
01:02:55,119 --> 01:02:58,389
Once the required
perimeter buffers planted.

1210
01:02:58,389 --> 01:03:00,459
And as it grows over time.

1211
01:03:00,459 --> 01:03:03,909
So again with this conditional
use permit and the sketch plan,

1212
01:03:03,909 --> 01:03:07,899
the areas closest to Blunt
Springs Road remain open fields

1213
01:03:07,899 --> 01:03:09,879
and then you'll have
the planted buffer

1214
01:03:09,879 --> 01:03:12,009
and then you'll have the
panels So with the distance

1215
01:03:12,009 --> 01:03:13,839
in the buffer,
particularly over time

1216
01:03:13,839 --> 01:03:17,644
as the vegetation grows these
indicate they'll be minimal.

1217
01:03:17,644 --> 01:03:20,949
Divisibility from
Blunts Bridge Road

1218
01:03:20,949 --> 01:03:24,039
So this particular project
aligns with many of the policy

1219
01:03:24,039 --> 01:03:26,979
recommendations It's outside
of the suburban service area

1220
01:03:26,979 --> 01:03:29,319
it's outside of agricultural
and fossil districts

1221
01:03:29,319 --> 01:03:31,029
and it has some of
those design features

1222
01:03:31,029 --> 01:03:33,009
that are recommended
in the policy,

1223
01:03:33,009 --> 01:03:35,709
recommended in the conference of
plan and require by ordinance.

1224
01:03:35,709 --> 01:03:38,499
So 150 foot wide
perimeter buffers.

1225
01:03:38,499 --> 01:03:42,549
There is an RPA buffer of 100ft
at the rear of the property

1226
01:03:42,549 --> 01:03:47,439
and then again retaining that
field in the front The proposal

1227
01:03:47,439 --> 01:03:49,539
includes the
following plans which

1228
01:03:49,539 --> 01:03:52,239
are required by the ordinance
as well as the policy.

1229
01:03:52,239 --> 01:03:54,589
A decommissioning plan or
a threatened and endangered

1230
01:03:54,589 --> 01:03:55,089
species.

1231
01:03:55,089 --> 01:03:59,289
Screening and operations and
maintenance plan with facilities

1232
01:03:59,289 --> 01:04:00,669
less than five megawatts.

1233
01:04:00,669 --> 01:04:02,319
Assigning agreement is optional.

1234
01:04:02,319 --> 01:04:03,939
In this case, the
applicant chose not

1235
01:04:03,939 --> 01:04:05,559
to submit a siting agreement.

1236
01:04:05,559 --> 01:04:08,259
If you do not submit a
siting agreement the Planning

1237
01:04:08,259 --> 01:04:11,859
Commission must find that the
facility is in substantial chord

1238
01:04:11,859 --> 01:04:14,739
with the comprehensive plan The
Planning Commission did make

1239
01:04:14,739 --> 01:04:17,109
that finding that it is in
accord with the Conference

1240
01:04:17,109 --> 01:04:20,019
of plan and although the
applicant has not submitted

1241
01:04:20,019 --> 01:04:22,779
a signing agreement with
the proposed conditions,

1242
01:04:22,779 --> 01:04:25,629
they have agreed to a one
time payment as recommended

1243
01:04:25,629 --> 01:04:31,809
in the policy of $26,070 per
megawatt and that payments made

1244
01:04:31,809 --> 01:04:36,129
prior to site plan approval
There was a community meeting

1245
01:04:36,129 --> 01:04:38,505
held in April and there was
questions about how the property

1246
01:04:38,505 --> 01:04:41,199
would be seeded and
stabilized The anticipated

1247
01:04:41,199 --> 01:04:43,449
construction timeline,

1248
01:04:43,449 --> 01:04:46,329
how the landscaping will be
handled after decommissioning

1249
01:04:46,329 --> 01:04:50,439
and some questions about
the lifespan of the facility

1250
01:04:50,439 --> 01:04:52,959
There are 14 recommend the
conditions in the staff

1251
01:04:52,959 --> 01:04:55,599
report and these align with the
policy and the features shown.

1252
01:04:55,599 --> 01:04:57,669
The sketch plan
again, a facility

1253
01:04:57,669 --> 01:04:59,679
that produces up to
three megawatts of power

1254
01:04:59,679 --> 01:05:01,569
is permitted in the Cup area.

1255
01:05:01,569 --> 01:05:05,379
That payment of $26,070 per
megawatt prior to site plan

1256
01:05:05,379 --> 01:05:08,529
approval, decommission in
accordance with the plan that

1257
01:05:08,529 --> 01:05:10,809
submitted maintenance and
the core of the plan that was

1258
01:05:10,809 --> 01:05:14,649
submitted, landscaping provided
with a performance agreement

1259
01:05:14,649 --> 01:05:17,289
prior to site plan approval.

1260
01:05:17,289 --> 01:05:20,469
Land disturbance must be
supervised by a third party

1261
01:05:20,469 --> 01:05:23,709
as it occurs The hours of
clearing, grading and pile

1262
01:05:23,709 --> 01:05:26,589
driving activity are limited
Anti-reflective coatings

1263
01:05:26,589 --> 01:05:28,149
required on the panels.

1264
01:05:28,149 --> 01:05:30,459
Road conditions along
DuPont's Bridge Road

1265
01:05:30,459 --> 01:05:33,369
must be checked
before construction

1266
01:05:33,369 --> 01:05:35,499
and after construction to
make sure there's no damage

1267
01:05:35,499 --> 01:05:37,899
caused by the trucks survey.

1268
01:05:37,899 --> 01:05:40,239
The construction of
this facility lighting

1269
01:05:40,239 --> 01:05:42,849
is limited in height and
must have house side shields

1270
01:05:42,849 --> 01:05:46,659
coordination, fire and EMS The
couple expire for five years

1271
01:05:46,659 --> 01:05:50,979
unless construction begins a
planning inspection must be done

1272
01:05:50,979 --> 01:05:53,737
after the facility is
completed to ensure that all

1273
01:05:53,737 --> 01:05:55,239
these conditions and
the features shown in

1274
01:05:55,239 --> 01:05:57,489
the sketch plan are adhered to.

1275
01:05:57,489 --> 01:06:00,369
And then development
will be in accordance

1276
01:06:00,369 --> 01:06:02,229
with all federal and
state regulations.

1277
01:06:02,229 --> 01:06:03,399
That's our standard language.

1278
01:06:03,399 --> 01:06:06,459
The one thing that you
all have your dyas,

1279
01:06:06,459 --> 01:06:10,929
is we do recommend a change
to condition 15 legisla lation

1280
01:06:10,929 --> 01:06:13,869
regarding solar
facilities is changing

1281
01:06:13,869 --> 01:06:17,574
and any applications submitted
prior to July 1, 2026

1282
01:06:17,574 --> 01:06:20,259
has to meet the current
zoning ordinance

1283
01:06:20,259 --> 01:06:21,789
requirements that are in place.

1284
01:06:21,789 --> 01:06:23,619
So this ordinance
or this application

1285
01:06:23,619 --> 01:06:26,409
was submitted prior
to July first, 2026.

1286
01:06:26,409 --> 01:06:30,159
So it has to meet our current
zoning ordinance requirements,

1287
01:06:30,159 --> 01:06:34,749
staff just recommends with these
changing legislative actions

1288
01:06:34,749 --> 01:06:38,019
at the General Assembly, that
there be the specific sentence

1289
01:06:38,019 --> 01:06:40,839
added to that last condition
that it must comply

1290
01:06:40,839 --> 01:06:43,004
with the current zoning
ordinance regulations

1291
01:06:43,004 --> 01:06:46,119
and the sketch plan already
reflects these regulations.

1292
01:06:46,119 --> 01:06:48,789
The conditions already
reflect these regulations that

1293
01:06:48,789 --> 01:06:51,519
are currently in effect and
reflect the expectations

1294
01:06:51,519 --> 01:06:53,799
of Hanover County But
this just adds clarity

1295
01:06:53,799 --> 01:06:59,469
that we as a community if this
particular request is approved,

1296
01:06:59,469 --> 01:07:04,779
expect it to meet the currently
adopted regulations The Planning

1297
01:07:04,779 --> 01:07:06,576
Commission held a public
hearing There were

1298
01:07:06,576 --> 01:07:09,969
two speakers in support
and 2 against There

1299
01:07:09,969 --> 01:07:11,979
is some support for
the pollinator laws

1300
01:07:11,979 --> 01:07:13,929
that are proposed as
part of this project.

1301
01:07:13,929 --> 01:07:16,509
It balances agriculture
with development

1302
01:07:16,509 --> 01:07:17,859
and stewardship of the land.

1303
01:07:17,859 --> 01:07:20,781
The buffers were
appreciated and all

1304
01:07:20,781 --> 01:07:23,529
generate tax revenue
with minimal demands

1305
01:07:23,529 --> 01:07:25,329
on public services.

1306
01:07:25,329 --> 01:07:27,729
Those in opposition were
concerned about visibility.

1307
01:07:27,729 --> 01:07:31,809
The timbering and
stormwater runoff That

1308
01:07:31,809 --> 01:07:33,249
concludes staff's presentation.

1309
01:07:33,249 --> 01:07:36,099
The opponents are here tonight
and they do have a presentation

1310
01:07:36,099 --> 01:07:37,629
planned very well.

1311
01:07:37,629 --> 01:07:42,783
Any questions for Mr. Pompei
So you can hear Thank you.

1312
01:07:42,783 --> 01:07:44,152
Open to public hearing.

1313
01:07:44,152 --> 01:07:45,519
You Africans are
welcome to come forward.

1314
01:07:45,519 --> 01:07:48,009
We have 20 minutes
for presentation.

1315
01:07:48,009 --> 01:07:50,829
Vice chair will keep
that time Mr. Public

1316
01:07:50,829 --> 01:07:54,426
can you remind me
how to use this Oh,

1317
01:07:54,426 --> 01:07:55,359
it's just forward, backward.

1318
01:07:55,359 --> 01:07:57,882
And then how do I start ?

1319
01:07:57,882 --> 01:07:58,382
OK.

1320
01:07:58,382 --> 01:08:00,761
Please state your name and
the entity you represent.

1321
01:08:00,761 --> 01:08:02,079
Thank you for being with us.

1322
01:08:02,079 --> 01:08:04,329
Good evening, Chairman Chairman
Davis, members of the board.

1323
01:08:04,329 --> 01:08:05,752
My name is Esther Ackerman.

1324
01:08:05,752 --> 01:08:07,959
I'm a development manager
with Hexagon Energy,

1325
01:08:07,959 --> 01:08:10,198
as well as the lead developer on
the Blunts Bridge Solar Project.

1326
01:08:10,198 --> 01:08:12,342
I want to thank you all for
being here this evening.

1327
01:08:12,342 --> 01:08:16,449
And thank you, Mr. Pompei,
for your presentation plans.

1328
01:08:16,449 --> 01:08:19,389
Bridge Solar is a proposed
three megawatt project that

1329
01:08:19,389 --> 01:08:23,139
is going to be sited on about
26 acres of a larger 100 acre

1330
01:08:23,139 --> 01:08:26,919
parcel located just north of
the town of Ashland We designed

1331
01:08:26,919 --> 01:08:29,439
the project to prioritize view
shared and environmentally

1332
01:08:29,439 --> 01:08:31,599
friendly choices Since
maintaining the area's

1333
01:08:31,599 --> 01:08:33,999
rural character matter
to both the landowners

1334
01:08:33,999 --> 01:08:36,519
as well as all of the
surrounding residents

1335
01:08:36,519 --> 01:08:38,769
this project will also bring
benefits to the county,

1336
01:08:38,769 --> 01:08:42,459
including tax revenue from both
the land and the project itself

1337
01:08:42,459 --> 01:08:45,819
as well as participation in the
state's shared solar program,

1338
01:08:45,819 --> 01:08:48,729
which allows local Dominion
Energy customers to subscribe

1339
01:08:48,729 --> 01:08:50,739
to projects such as
this one to receive

1340
01:08:50,739 --> 01:08:54,669
discount on their electric
bill For a quick introduction

1341
01:08:54,669 --> 01:08:55,929
into hexagon,

1342
01:08:55,929 --> 01:08:57,751
we have over ten
years of experience

1343
01:08:57,751 --> 01:09:00,279
here, founded and headquartered
in Charlottesville, Virginia,

1344
01:09:00,279 --> 01:09:01,899
and we have over ten
years of experience

1345
01:09:01,899 --> 01:09:03,669
developing small
projects like these

1346
01:09:03,669 --> 01:09:05,259
all across the Commonwealth.

1347
01:09:05,259 --> 01:09:07,329
And we have several
projects of this size

1348
01:09:07,329 --> 01:09:11,139
and other varying sizes already
in operation here in Virginia.

1349
01:09:11,139 --> 01:09:12,939
It took a great number
of people at Hexagon

1350
01:09:12,939 --> 01:09:14,229
to bring this project together.

1351
01:09:14,229 --> 01:09:17,196
I've highlighted some of
them, including myself

1352
01:09:17,196 --> 01:09:20,109
on the screen for some
background on the landowners

1353
01:09:20,109 --> 01:09:23,559
since that's really where the
story begins Vincent and Diane

1354
01:09:23,559 --> 01:09:24,819
Harris own this property.

1355
01:09:24,819 --> 01:09:27,069
It's been in their family
for several generations

1356
01:09:27,069 --> 01:09:29,019
and they're here
with us this evening.

1357
01:09:29,019 --> 01:09:32,019
Currently their property
split between timber

1358
01:09:32,019 --> 01:09:35,349
They're permanent
residents and row crops.

1359
01:09:35,349 --> 01:09:37,839
Like many landowners with
a property of this size

1360
01:09:37,839 --> 01:09:39,879
they've been approached
on numerous occasions

1361
01:09:39,879 --> 01:09:42,039
by various developers
looking to buy

1362
01:09:42,039 --> 01:09:43,989
their property to
develop it into something

1363
01:09:43,989 --> 01:09:45,699
like a housing subdivision.

1364
01:09:45,699 --> 01:09:48,606
They did not want that and
they felt like a small project,

1365
01:09:48,606 --> 01:09:51,099
such as this one would allow
them to retain ownership

1366
01:09:51,099 --> 01:09:54,399
of their land, get a steady
revenue stream for the next 35

1367
01:09:54,399 --> 01:09:57,819
years to help maintain that
land without having to sell it,

1368
01:09:57,819 --> 01:09:59,859
subdivide it or
develop it in such

1369
01:09:59,859 --> 01:10:01,659
a way that would permanently
alter the character

1370
01:10:01,659 --> 01:10:02,739
of this neighborhood.

1371
01:10:02,739 --> 01:10:05,199
They partnered up
with us back in 2024

1372
01:10:05,199 --> 01:10:07,539
to help achieve this goal.

1373
01:10:07,539 --> 01:10:09,219
Now, as i mentioned,
this project

1374
01:10:09,219 --> 01:10:13,599
covers approximately 26 acres
of the larger 100 acre parcel.

1375
01:10:13,599 --> 01:10:15,969
Those 26 acres
included the panels

1376
01:10:15,969 --> 01:10:18,519
that you see on your screen
as well as the stormwater

1377
01:10:18,519 --> 01:10:21,669
ponds and the
internal access roads

1378
01:10:21,669 --> 01:10:24,309
We had two top priorities when
we were designing this project.

1379
01:10:24,309 --> 01:10:26,679
The first was to minimize
environmental impact

1380
01:10:26,679 --> 01:10:29,529
and the second was to minimize
future impact I'll touch

1381
01:10:29,529 --> 01:10:31,669
on environmental impact
in just a moment,

1382
01:10:31,669 --> 01:10:35,889
but I'll stay on view shot for
a brief moment Our fence line

1383
01:10:35,889 --> 01:10:39,099
which is the dotted line that
goes around our panels as well

1384
01:10:39,099 --> 01:10:41,589
as around the
stormwater facilities,

1385
01:10:41,589 --> 01:10:44,019
is about 180ft away
from the nearest

1386
01:10:44,019 --> 01:10:45,279
property boundary to the north.

1387
01:10:45,279 --> 01:10:48,249
I'm highlighting it on
the screen right now.

1388
01:10:48,249 --> 01:10:51,489
In most other areas, though, the
fence line is much farther away

1389
01:10:51,489 --> 01:10:54,009
from property
boundaries For example,

1390
01:10:54,009 --> 01:10:56,919
the fence line is about
700ft away from Blunt Bridge

1391
01:10:56,919 --> 01:11:00,309
Road to the east,
and about 550ft away

1392
01:11:00,309 --> 01:11:02,709
from the nearest residence.

1393
01:11:02,709 --> 01:11:05,559
We were fortunate that over half
of the property as Mr. Pompey

1394
01:11:05,559 --> 01:11:07,539
mentioned, is currently
in mature timber,

1395
01:11:07,539 --> 01:11:09,819
covering essentially
the entire area.

1396
01:11:09,819 --> 01:11:13,749
That is to the west and
north of our panels.

1397
01:11:13,749 --> 01:11:17,619
The dark green areas on the map
are the 150 foot wide buffer

1398
01:11:17,619 --> 01:11:20,499
of that existing vegetation that
we're guaranteeing to protect

1399
01:11:20,499 --> 01:11:23,829
for the lifetime of this project
Now to the east of the panels

1400
01:11:23,829 --> 01:11:25,029
and to the south
of the panels, we

1401
01:11:25,029 --> 01:11:27,969
will have to plant new
plantings to be able to create

1402
01:11:27,969 --> 01:11:29,469
that same sort of screening.

1403
01:11:29,469 --> 01:11:32,379
Thankfully the county solar
policy and zoning ordinance

1404
01:11:32,379 --> 01:11:34,569
has very robust
planting requirements

1405
01:11:34,569 --> 01:11:36,069
to ensure that the
project remains

1406
01:11:36,069 --> 01:11:38,109
invisible throughout
its lifetime.

1407
01:11:38,109 --> 01:11:40,119
We are also, per the
conditions required

1408
01:11:40,119 --> 01:11:41,979
to post a surety
bond guaranteeing

1409
01:11:41,979 --> 01:11:43,637
that the landscaping
buffer is maintained

1410
01:11:43,637 --> 01:11:45,324
for this project lifetime.

1411
01:11:45,324 --> 01:11:48,369
Now, as mentioned by
Mr. Pompei, one question

1412
01:11:48,369 --> 01:11:50,199
that came up during our
Planning Commission hearing

1413
01:11:50,199 --> 01:11:51,879
was about the wooded
area that sits

1414
01:11:51,879 --> 01:11:56,499
between our panels and the 150
foot wide vegetative buffer.

1415
01:11:56,499 --> 01:11:59,019
It's labeled on the
site plan as tree mass.

1416
01:11:59,019 --> 01:12:01,989
That may be tempered by
landowner in the future.

1417
01:12:01,989 --> 01:12:04,539
That area is covered in
loblolly pines that was

1418
01:12:04,539 --> 01:12:06,519
that were planted
back in the 1970s

1419
01:12:06,519 --> 01:12:08,619
with eventual harvest in mind.

1420
01:12:08,619 --> 01:12:11,049
And some neighbors had
concerns about whether timber

1421
01:12:11,049 --> 01:12:13,269
in that area at any point
throughout the project's

1422
01:12:13,269 --> 01:12:15,669
lifetime could cause
stormwater runoff

1423
01:12:15,669 --> 01:12:17,019
or erosion control issues.

1424
01:12:17,019 --> 01:12:18,999
As it related to our project.

1425
01:12:18,999 --> 01:12:22,119
The answer from our perspective
is no Our stormwater facilities,

1426
01:12:22,119 --> 01:12:24,909
as they relate to the project,
were designed to stand

1427
01:12:24,909 --> 01:12:27,279
on their own merits
and so they're

1428
01:12:27,279 --> 01:12:30,669
the existence of those trees or
lack thereof, will not impact

1429
01:12:30,669 --> 01:12:33,279
their ability to function
appropriate Lee However,

1430
01:12:33,279 --> 01:12:35,949
despite hexagons
confidence in this answer,

1431
01:12:35,949 --> 01:12:38,019
the landowner
supervisor Stillman

1432
01:12:38,019 --> 01:12:40,149
and I did meet to try
to find additional ways

1433
01:12:40,149 --> 01:12:42,489
to try to address these
concerns from these neighboring

1434
01:12:42,489 --> 01:12:43,389
landowners.

1435
01:12:43,389 --> 01:12:45,879
And we landed on what we felt
like was a good compromise

1436
01:12:45,879 --> 01:12:48,489
that the landowners are
going to work to try to have

1437
01:12:48,489 --> 01:12:51,279
that area timbered before
construction timbered

1438
01:12:51,279 --> 01:12:54,219
and reseeded with new
trees before construction

1439
01:12:54,219 --> 01:12:55,869
of our project begins.

1440
01:12:55,869 --> 01:12:58,164
That way, First off,
to intensive land,

1441
01:12:58,164 --> 01:13:00,939
disturbing activities are not
occurring at the same time.

1442
01:13:00,939 --> 01:13:03,219
And then secondly, those
seeds have some time

1443
01:13:03,219 --> 01:13:05,199
to establish and
take and stabilize

1444
01:13:05,199 --> 01:13:07,059
the ground cover
west of our project

1445
01:13:07,059 --> 01:13:09,099
before our construction begins.

1446
01:13:09,099 --> 01:13:10,959
I'll also remind everyone
again, the timbering

1447
01:13:10,959 --> 01:13:13,089
that we're talking
about sits outside

1448
01:13:13,089 --> 01:13:14,919
of our 150 foot wide buffer.

1449
01:13:14,919 --> 01:13:17,049
So that will not be impacted.

1450
01:13:17,049 --> 01:13:19,569
Moving on, if you look at the
map on the right hand side,

1451
01:13:19,569 --> 01:13:22,989
you'll see a red dot at the
intersection of Ashland park

1452
01:13:22,989 --> 01:13:25,659
Drive and Blunts
Bridge Road That dot

1453
01:13:25,659 --> 01:13:27,909
is where this photo was taken.

1454
01:13:27,909 --> 01:13:29,529
And this photo is
actually a rendering

1455
01:13:29,529 --> 01:13:30,849
of what the
vegetation should look

1456
01:13:30,849 --> 01:13:32,199
like throughout the
project's lifetime.

1457
01:13:32,199 --> 01:13:34,329
It will obviously
get taller than this

1458
01:13:34,329 --> 01:13:36,639
But thanks to the extensive
setbacks and the planting

1459
01:13:36,639 --> 01:13:39,099
requirements of the
county, the project should

1460
01:13:39,099 --> 01:13:41,019
be well shielded from view.

1461
01:13:41,019 --> 01:13:43,120
The last thing I'll touch
on here is interconnection.

1462
01:13:43,120 --> 01:13:45,609
So we plan to interconnect
to distribution

1463
01:13:45,609 --> 01:13:48,189
lines that run along the
property right along the road.

1464
01:13:48,189 --> 01:13:50,499
You could see them in that
photo actually right there.

1465
01:13:50,499 --> 01:13:51,699
And then they're
going to distribute

1466
01:13:51,699 --> 01:13:53,469
power across Hanover
County, running

1467
01:13:53,469 --> 01:13:55,269
back to a local substation.

1468
01:13:55,269 --> 01:13:57,189
This is not a
transmission level project

1469
01:13:57,189 --> 01:13:59,019
It does not feed into
the larger transmission

1470
01:13:59,019 --> 01:14:01,509
lines that crisscross the
state and to the power

1471
01:14:01,509 --> 01:14:02,409
is generated here.

1472
01:14:02,409 --> 01:14:05,559
And it's also used here by
businesses and residences.

1473
01:14:05,559 --> 01:14:07,089
As I mentioned
earlier, this project

1474
01:14:07,089 --> 01:14:09,965
is also going to participate
in the shared solar program.

1475
01:14:09,965 --> 01:14:12,669
That program was created by the
state legislature a few years

1476
01:14:12,669 --> 01:14:15,879
ago, and it allows local
dominion Energy customers who

1477
01:14:15,879 --> 01:14:18,789
might not have the ability
to put solar on their rooftop

1478
01:14:18,789 --> 01:14:21,339
but want to see the
benefit of solar Subscribe

1479
01:14:21,339 --> 01:14:25,689
to projects like ours to receive
discounts on their electric bill

1480
01:14:25,689 --> 01:14:28,509
Moving on to environmental
consideration, which was also

1481
01:14:28,509 --> 01:14:31,269
our priority with the help
of third party engineers,

1482
01:14:31,269 --> 01:14:34,029
we developed a preliminary
stormwater and erosion control

1483
01:14:34,029 --> 01:14:36,399
design that shows that
we can meet both state

1484
01:14:36,399 --> 01:14:38,079
code and county standards.

1485
01:14:38,079 --> 01:14:39,729
Our stormwater engineer
is here with us

1486
01:14:39,729 --> 01:14:42,399
this evening in case you
have any specific questions.

1487
01:14:42,399 --> 01:14:44,499
The final stormwater and
erosion control plans

1488
01:14:44,499 --> 01:14:46,659
will be submitted at
site plan approval,

1489
01:14:46,659 --> 01:14:49,839
but the county requirements
here are also very robust.

1490
01:14:49,839 --> 01:14:51,999
And then as you might have
seen in the conditions,

1491
01:14:51,999 --> 01:14:54,639
One of the conditions is that we
will have to have a third party

1492
01:14:54,639 --> 01:14:57,699
engineer inspect the site weekly
throughout the construction

1493
01:14:57,699 --> 01:14:59,229
to make sure that
any land disturbance

1494
01:14:59,229 --> 01:15:01,479
activities are meeting
erosion control

1495
01:15:01,479 --> 01:15:03,939
standards beyond engineering.

1496
01:15:03,939 --> 01:15:06,339
The site itself was also
chosen to minimize some

1497
01:15:06,339 --> 01:15:07,539
of these environmental risks.

1498
01:15:07,539 --> 01:15:11,079
So first off, you'll notice
that the project is avoiding

1499
01:15:11,079 --> 01:15:12,219
all delineated wetlands.

1500
01:15:12,219 --> 01:15:14,019
Those are further to
the west on the property

1501
01:15:14,019 --> 01:15:16,989
right over here The other
thing that I want to point out

1502
01:15:16,989 --> 01:15:19,789
is that even though the panels
are set back fairly well

1503
01:15:19,789 --> 01:15:21,821
off of Blunt's Bridge
Road, there seemingly

1504
01:15:21,821 --> 01:15:24,759
is more area for us to have
set them back further If we

1505
01:15:24,759 --> 01:15:26,860
were only prioritizing views.

1506
01:15:26,860 --> 01:15:30,009
Shed on Blunt's Bridge Road
But as you head from East

1507
01:15:30,009 --> 01:15:33,309
to west on the property,
as you follow my mouse,

1508
01:15:33,309 --> 01:15:36,069
you'll see that right over here,
the topographic lines start

1509
01:15:36,069 --> 01:15:39,039
to get pretty close together And
that just means that the slope

1510
01:15:39,039 --> 01:15:40,029
is getting pretty steep.

1511
01:15:40,029 --> 01:15:43,359
So if we were to only prioritize
the view of Blunt's bridge road

1512
01:15:43,359 --> 01:15:45,249
and push our panels
further back,

1513
01:15:45,249 --> 01:15:48,219
that would require us to
build on steeper slopes

1514
01:15:48,219 --> 01:15:49,659
and require more grading.

1515
01:15:49,659 --> 01:15:50,859
And we just wanted
to avoid that.

1516
01:15:50,859 --> 01:15:52,899
We wanted to build
on a flatter area.

1517
01:15:52,899 --> 01:15:54,189
I just point this
out because I want

1518
01:15:54,189 --> 01:15:55,749
to emphasize that
when we were designing

1519
01:15:55,749 --> 01:15:57,323
where this was all going to go.

1520
01:15:57,323 --> 01:15:58,699
We wanted to prioritize
not just view

1521
01:15:58,699 --> 01:16:02,193
shed, but also environmental,
welfare of the property.

1522
01:16:02,193 --> 01:16:05,019
And again this map
also just shows

1523
01:16:05,019 --> 01:16:08,289
the areas on the property that
have a greater than 6% slope.

1524
01:16:08,289 --> 01:16:10,389
They're highlighted
in purple just,

1525
01:16:10,389 --> 01:16:12,279
you know, adding this
in here to show just

1526
01:16:12,279 --> 01:16:14,499
how flat the areas that
we're putting our panels on

1527
01:16:14,499 --> 01:16:18,519
are just so we can avoid grading
to the greatest extent possible.

1528
01:16:18,519 --> 01:16:20,079
The last thing that
I'm going to point out

1529
01:16:20,079 --> 01:16:22,329
is that we do plan
to use a Virginia

1530
01:16:22,329 --> 01:16:24,669
native and naturalize
grasses as well as pollinator

1531
01:16:24,669 --> 01:16:27,999
friendly species as part of
our under panel vegetation

1532
01:16:27,999 --> 01:16:29,829
It's part of our
vegetation management plan

1533
01:16:29,829 --> 01:16:32,409
that we submitted as
part of our application.

1534
01:16:32,409 --> 01:16:35,199
The groundcover choice is going
to help reduce soil erosion,

1535
01:16:35,199 --> 01:16:36,759
help with onsite
water management,

1536
01:16:36,759 --> 01:16:38,709
thanks to those
deeper root systems,

1537
01:16:38,709 --> 01:16:41,139
and then also create habitat
for pollinator species

1538
01:16:41,139 --> 01:16:44,469
and potentially open up the
possibility for some beehives

1539
01:16:44,469 --> 01:16:48,309
on the site after construction
is complete I've been actively

1540
01:16:48,309 --> 01:16:50,229
engaged with the community
throughout the development

1541
01:16:50,229 --> 01:16:53,469
process reaching out as
early as September of 2025.

1542
01:16:53,469 --> 01:16:56,589
That was two months before we
submitted a permit application.

1543
01:16:56,589 --> 01:16:58,959
Just so folks can have
some input beforehand

1544
01:16:58,959 --> 01:17:02,829
I really enjoyed getting to
know this community consistently

1545
01:17:02,829 --> 01:17:04,779
People told me that
they preferred this kind

1546
01:17:04,779 --> 01:17:07,149
of development over this
becoming a housing subdivision

1547
01:17:07,149 --> 01:17:10,029
since they understood that this
property is ripe for that kind

1548
01:17:10,029 --> 01:17:11,199
of development.

1549
01:17:11,199 --> 01:17:14,229
We hosted a hosted a community
meeting back in April.

1550
01:17:14,229 --> 01:17:17,949
About 15 people attended and
as mentioned by Mr. Pompei,

1551
01:17:17,949 --> 01:17:19,419
they asked questions
about vegetation

1552
01:17:19,419 --> 01:17:22,029
management, decommissioning,
height of equipment.

1553
01:17:22,029 --> 01:17:24,399
We also attended the Hanover
County Public Schools

1554
01:17:24,399 --> 01:17:26,589
career expo back in March.

1555
01:17:26,589 --> 01:17:28,539
That was super fun getting
to know some of the teachers

1556
01:17:28,539 --> 01:17:30,129
and students and
just telling them

1557
01:17:30,129 --> 01:17:32,319
how energy development in
the United States works

1558
01:17:32,319 --> 01:17:35,619
and maybe some of them might
be interested in general energy

1559
01:17:35,619 --> 01:17:38,439
development in the future.

1560
01:17:38,439 --> 01:17:40,599
I'm not going to go into detail
on these next two slides.

1561
01:17:40,599 --> 01:17:42,909
I've just included this to
highlight our conformance

1562
01:17:42,909 --> 01:17:46,239
with both the zoning ordinance,
solar policy and Comprehensive

1563
01:17:46,239 --> 01:17:48,549
plan the county's
comprehensive plans,

1564
01:17:48,549 --> 01:17:50,439
specifically calls
out consideration

1565
01:17:50,439 --> 01:17:53,559
of alternative energy sources
and a continuous theme

1566
01:17:53,559 --> 01:17:55,179
throughout the
comprehensive plan

1567
01:17:55,179 --> 01:17:58,389
is maintaining the area's rural
character while not impeding

1568
01:17:58,389 --> 01:18:01,179
necessary development I hope
that this presentation is

1569
01:18:01,179 --> 01:18:03,309
shown that we've
prioritized those aesthetic.

1570
01:18:03,309 --> 01:18:06,099
Consider Asians to fit
seamlessly into this area

1571
01:18:06,099 --> 01:18:07,869
while promoting
economic development

1572
01:18:07,869 --> 01:18:11,199
and a landowner's continued
ownership of the property.

1573
01:18:11,199 --> 01:18:13,209
This list shows the
agencies reviews

1574
01:18:13,209 --> 01:18:16,013
and studies that need to happen
before construction can begin.

1575
01:18:16,013 --> 01:18:18,231
Not going to go through
each and every single one,

1576
01:18:18,231 --> 01:18:19,659
just highlighting the
level of diligence

1577
01:18:19,659 --> 01:18:23,469
that needs to happen before that
shovel can go in the ground.

1578
01:18:23,469 --> 01:18:26,559
Construction is estimated to
take approx nearly 4 to 6 months

1579
01:18:26,559 --> 01:18:28,299
and staff is recommended
to few conditions

1580
01:18:28,299 --> 01:18:31,269
to keep those disruptions
minimized and controlled.

1581
01:18:31,269 --> 01:18:32,859
Land disturbance
activities, as I said,

1582
01:18:32,859 --> 01:18:34,359
will be overseen
by a third party

1583
01:18:34,359 --> 01:18:36,879
engineer at our own
expense and a bond

1584
01:18:36,879 --> 01:18:39,399
will be posted with the county
to make sure that roads are

1585
01:18:39,399 --> 01:18:42,969
promptly repaired if they are
impacted by construct then

1586
01:18:42,969 --> 01:18:45,489
we'll also coordinate with
the local school system

1587
01:18:45,489 --> 01:18:48,729
to make sure that our delivery
times do not overlap with school

1588
01:18:48,729 --> 01:18:50,919
bus pick up and drop
off times to help

1589
01:18:50,919 --> 01:18:52,869
ease some of that traffic.

1590
01:18:52,869 --> 01:18:54,609
Once operational,
this project becomes

1591
01:18:54,609 --> 01:18:56,139
a quiet and invisible neighbor.

1592
01:18:56,139 --> 01:18:57,819
Unlike more
intensive development

1593
01:18:57,819 --> 01:18:59,739
This project can
be decommissioned

1594
01:18:59,739 --> 01:19:01,569
and a decommissioning
bond will be posted

1595
01:19:01,569 --> 01:19:03,736
before construction
begins to make sure that

1596
01:19:03,736 --> 01:19:05,043
money you need to set aside.

1597
01:19:05,043 --> 01:19:07,359
And then it will be
updated on a regular basis

1598
01:19:07,359 --> 01:19:09,159
to make sure that
those funds remain

1599
01:19:09,159 --> 01:19:11,949
adequate for decommissioning.

1600
01:19:11,949 --> 01:19:14,829
We believe this project offers
some real benefits to the county

1601
01:19:14,829 --> 01:19:17,349
Solar is a safe,
well-established technology

1602
01:19:17,349 --> 01:19:19,659
with projects like this one
operating without issue.

1603
01:19:19,659 --> 01:19:22,419
All across the country
and the state The project

1604
01:19:22,419 --> 01:19:24,249
generates revenue
for Hanover County

1605
01:19:24,249 --> 01:19:26,139
without drawing on
county resources

1606
01:19:26,139 --> 01:19:28,472
like roads, water
sewer or schools.

1607
01:19:28,472 --> 01:19:29,169
Appreciate it.

1608
01:19:29,169 --> 01:19:31,599
Aligns with the county's
comprehensive plan and it

1609
01:19:31,599 --> 01:19:34,599
protects the view shed and is
low impact to the community

1610
01:19:34,599 --> 01:19:37,539
And it lets the landowner
retain ownership of the property

1611
01:19:37,539 --> 01:19:40,119
and avoid further
development for decades.

1612
01:19:40,119 --> 01:19:42,909
Planning staff included 14
conditions, all of which

1613
01:19:42,909 --> 01:19:43,689
we agreed to.

1614
01:19:43,689 --> 01:19:45,759
We've been collaborating
with them for several months,

1615
01:19:45,759 --> 01:19:48,069
since November of 2025
and made adjustments

1616
01:19:48,069 --> 01:19:49,839
to the project as needed.

1617
01:19:49,839 --> 01:19:51,579
We're going to continue
to work collaboratively

1618
01:19:51,579 --> 01:19:53,799
with the county moving
forward, and so we respectfully

1619
01:19:53,799 --> 01:19:55,959
request your approval
of our conditional use

1620
01:19:55,959 --> 01:19:58,869
permit I'm happy to
answer any questions.

1621
01:19:58,869 --> 01:20:00,669
Any questions for the
applicant will not take

1622
01:20:00,669 --> 01:20:01,689
away from your time, ma'am.

1623
01:20:01,689 --> 01:20:08,409
Any questions for the applicant
So you have a question, Mr.

1624
01:20:08,409 --> 01:20:14,499
Could you explain to me what
exactly the robust planning look

1625
01:20:14,499 --> 01:20:20,559
like the robust plantings So the
planting requirements require,

1626
01:20:20,559 --> 01:20:23,499
according we're basing them all
off of the county requirements,

1627
01:20:23,499 --> 01:20:26,619
they require a certain
number of both deciduous

1628
01:20:26,619 --> 01:20:29,199
and evergreen
trees to be planted

1629
01:20:29,199 --> 01:20:30,549
within a certain density.

1630
01:20:30,549 --> 01:20:32,079
I don't remember
the exact numbers,

1631
01:20:32,079 --> 01:20:34,599
but within a certain
density all along that

1632
01:20:34,599 --> 01:20:37,029
150ft in front of the panels.

1633
01:20:37,029 --> 01:20:40,239
On top of that, some of those
have to be lower vegetation

1634
01:20:40,239 --> 01:20:41,409
that remains fairly low.

1635
01:20:41,409 --> 01:20:44,279
Some of it has to be able
to grow a little bit higher

1636
01:20:44,279 --> 01:20:46,342
So it's a combination of
deciduous and evergreen,

1637
01:20:46,342 --> 01:20:48,746
to make sure that
even in the winter.

1638
01:20:48,746 --> 01:20:53,319
This project remains screened
So I guess I will take exception

1639
01:20:53,319 --> 01:20:57,655
to you're describing that
in our ordinance as robust

1640
01:20:57,655 --> 01:21:03,975
because I think it's minimal and
I'm concerned anything further

1641
01:21:03,975 --> 01:21:05,791
for the applicant seeing none.

1642
01:21:05,791 --> 01:21:06,649
Thank you.

1643
01:21:06,649 --> 01:21:07,149
You, ma'am.

1644
01:21:07,149 --> 01:21:07,719
Thank you.

1645
01:21:07,719 --> 01:21:10,939
Is there anyone here
to speak in favor ?

1646
01:21:10,939 --> 01:21:11,439
The Senator.

1647
01:21:11,439 --> 01:21:12,953
Please come forward
State your name.

1648
01:21:12,953 --> 01:21:19,659
The district that you live or
the entity that you represent

1649
01:21:19,659 --> 01:21:20,529
You have three minutes.

1650
01:21:20,529 --> 01:21:22,006
Thank you, sir Rob Wilhoit.

1651
01:21:22,006 --> 01:21:23,412
Jacquard, how many district?

1652
01:21:23,412 --> 01:21:26,769
I know you all are shocked to
see me up here supporting this

1653
01:21:26,769 --> 01:21:30,189
but it is a good marriage
of keeping agriculture

1654
01:21:30,189 --> 01:21:33,129
and production and technology.

1655
01:21:33,129 --> 01:21:36,729
I've been told that they are
going to have a hay operation

1656
01:21:36,729 --> 01:21:38,979
for the doctors horses
and eventually they are

1657
01:21:38,979 --> 01:21:40,629
going to do some apiary work.

1658
01:21:40,629 --> 01:21:44,259
There So agricultural
is still be there.

1659
01:21:44,259 --> 01:21:47,139
The farm will stay
there and they

1660
01:21:47,139 --> 01:21:48,671
don't impact the environment.

1661
01:21:48,671 --> 01:21:51,009
So this is one I could
definitely go rah,

1662
01:21:51,009 --> 01:21:53,131
rah, rah to and hope
y'all will approve it.

1663
01:21:53,131 --> 01:21:53,709
Thank you.

1664
01:21:53,709 --> 01:21:54,849
You.

1665
01:21:54,849 --> 01:21:55,389
Thank you.

1666
01:21:55,389 --> 01:21:57,789
Anyone further in support,
please come forward State

1667
01:21:57,789 --> 01:21:59,199
your name, the
district that you live

1668
01:21:59,199 --> 01:22:01,209
or the entity that
you represent.

1669
01:22:01,209 --> 01:22:07,389
Thank you for being
with us Giving

1670
01:22:07,389 --> 01:22:09,159
members of the board
and Chairman Davis,

1671
01:22:09,159 --> 01:22:10,239
my name is Seth Kargbo.

1672
01:22:10,239 --> 01:22:13,749
I'm with a nonprofit in
Virginia called Energy right

1673
01:22:13,749 --> 01:22:16,989
And we're dedicated energy
education as well as a support

1674
01:22:16,989 --> 01:22:19,569
of public engagement
within the county

1675
01:22:19,569 --> 01:22:22,149
here tonight to just speak to
the role of distributed solar

1676
01:22:22,149 --> 01:22:26,229
that this project ties into But
first one, I've just come back

1677
01:22:26,229 --> 01:22:28,419
up and just talk
about these projects

1678
01:22:28,419 --> 01:22:31,359
and what they bring to
the table In general,

1679
01:22:31,359 --> 01:22:33,819
solar provides a pathway to
meet our state's growing energy

1680
01:22:33,819 --> 01:22:36,165
needs while upholding
property rights

1681
01:22:36,165 --> 01:22:37,983
in an appropriate
environmental safeguards,

1682
01:22:37,983 --> 01:22:41,319
as well The participating
landowners in this project

1683
01:22:41,319 --> 01:22:42,849
are voluntary volunteer.

1684
01:22:42,849 --> 01:22:44,799
We chosen to work
with the developer

1685
01:22:44,799 --> 01:22:47,469
and the developer has been
transport with surrounding

1686
01:22:47,469 --> 01:22:50,499
landowners about their efforts
to mitigate potential impacts

1687
01:22:50,499 --> 01:22:52,419
to the neighboring properties.

1688
01:22:52,419 --> 01:22:54,849
These projects also deliver
broader public benefits.

1689
01:22:54,849 --> 01:22:56,679
They diversify
our energy supply,

1690
01:22:56,679 --> 01:22:59,859
strengthen grid reliability
and generate new tax revenue

1691
01:22:59,859 --> 01:23:03,129
without adding residential
population or new demands

1692
01:23:03,129 --> 01:23:05,559
on schools and other
public services

1693
01:23:05,559 --> 01:23:07,965
What distribute
Solar does and how.

1694
01:23:07,965 --> 01:23:11,499
So it's part of, rather than
feeding into high voltage

1695
01:23:11,499 --> 01:23:13,689
transmission lines
as esther mentioned,

1696
01:23:13,689 --> 01:23:16,599
they these facilities connect
directly to local distribution

1697
01:23:16,599 --> 01:23:18,159
line system.

1698
01:23:18,159 --> 01:23:20,049
This makes full use
of the infrastructure

1699
01:23:20,049 --> 01:23:23,019
that the county and the utility
has already invested in,

1700
01:23:23,019 --> 01:23:26,259
and it can reduce the need for
costly transmission upgrades.

1701
01:23:26,259 --> 01:23:29,469
It also means these projects can
typically be sited and brought

1702
01:23:29,469 --> 01:23:32,529
online faster than
large remote facilities

1703
01:23:32,529 --> 01:23:34,989
because those depend on
significant new transmission

1704
01:23:34,989 --> 01:23:36,609
buildout.

1705
01:23:36,609 --> 01:23:39,069
All in all, it helps Hanover
keep pace with growing energy

1706
01:23:39,069 --> 01:23:42,489
needs in our community
and lowers the reliance

1707
01:23:42,489 --> 01:23:44,289
on regional
infrastructure timelines

1708
01:23:44,289 --> 01:23:48,369
and any other unnecessary as
I guess you could call it.

1709
01:23:48,369 --> 01:23:52,689
But I also just say that
Dominion's shared solar program

1710
01:23:52,689 --> 01:23:55,242
is something else that i saw
that this ties into and just

1711
01:23:55,242 --> 01:23:59,456
for people context if you
Google just how many homes.

1712
01:23:59,456 --> 01:24:03,729
This could benefit, typically
between 450 600 homes that could

1713
01:24:03,729 --> 01:24:05,409
subscribe to that program.

1714
01:24:05,409 --> 01:24:07,779
And that knocks off
its subscription base.

1715
01:24:07,779 --> 01:24:11,259
So residents receive a letter
in the mail Typically once

1716
01:24:11,259 --> 01:24:14,139
the site's online or
is approaching that I

1717
01:24:14,139 --> 01:24:15,129
guess, that switch on date.

1718
01:24:15,129 --> 01:24:19,449
But it will reduce bills for
those families that subscribe

1719
01:24:19,449 --> 01:24:22,869
by about 10 to 15%, which
is a huge cost savings,

1720
01:24:22,869 --> 01:24:26,185
essentially you're negating a
few bills per calendar year.

1721
01:24:26,185 --> 01:24:27,400
And so on.

1722
01:24:27,400 --> 01:24:30,402
So it's a direct up
revenue recruitment system.

1723
01:24:30,402 --> 01:24:31,269
I guess you could call it.

1724
01:24:31,269 --> 01:24:34,359
But just so you consider
this project and the merits

1725
01:24:34,359 --> 01:24:36,309
that it brings to the county,
thank you for your time

1726
01:24:36,309 --> 01:24:37,899
Thank you for being here.

1727
01:24:37,899 --> 01:24:42,008
Anyone else and support
anyone in opposition support

1728
01:24:42,008 --> 01:24:42,941
supporter Opposition Circle.

1729
01:24:42,941 --> 01:24:43,864
Yes, sir.

1730
01:24:43,864 --> 01:24:44,786
Please come forward.

1731
01:24:44,786 --> 01:24:53,799
Thank you for being
here Oh, my name

1732
01:24:53,799 --> 01:24:57,729
is Vincent Harris I'm one of
the owners of the property

1733
01:24:57,729 --> 01:25:00,309
11 The Beaver Dam District.

1734
01:25:00,309 --> 01:25:04,059
I don't want to be ridden under
it because I suspect many of you

1735
01:25:04,059 --> 01:25:06,759
have already seen
my presentation

1736
01:25:06,759 --> 01:25:08,619
from the planning Commission.

1737
01:25:08,619 --> 01:25:10,269
So video perhaps.

1738
01:25:10,269 --> 01:25:14,259
But i am very much in
support of the project

1739
01:25:14,259 --> 01:25:18,189
because as has been
already said our goal

1740
01:25:18,189 --> 01:25:23,319
was to try to keep the farm
up three four times a week.

1741
01:25:23,319 --> 01:25:27,489
We receive mail,
telephone calls,

1742
01:25:27,489 --> 01:25:33,039
ask us to sell our property for
a subdivision The property has

1743
01:25:33,039 --> 01:25:36,039
been in my family since
before the Civil War

1744
01:25:36,039 --> 01:25:37,629
and we wish for it to stay.

1745
01:25:37,629 --> 01:25:42,399
That way of We will
presently using

1746
01:25:42,399 --> 01:25:45,729
it for agriculture and timber.

1747
01:25:45,729 --> 01:25:48,369
We will continue
the timber portion

1748
01:25:48,369 --> 01:25:51,489
and we will continue to
some of the agriculture

1749
01:25:51,489 --> 01:25:56,481
as the previous person spoke
about our our daughter in law

1750
01:25:56,481 --> 01:26:01,029
has a horse, and she wants us
to raise hay on 10 or 15 acres

1751
01:26:01,029 --> 01:26:03,392
and we hope to do that.

1752
01:26:03,392 --> 01:26:09,489
Once the project is
finished I really appreciate

1753
01:26:09,489 --> 01:26:13,899
the details that
Hexagon has gone through

1754
01:26:13,899 --> 01:26:18,939
and the communication that they
have provided of to anyone who

1755
01:26:18,939 --> 01:26:21,530
will listen, anyone
who has questions

1756
01:26:21,530 --> 01:26:26,409
I think they're their plan
is, is very, very good.

1757
01:26:26,409 --> 01:26:30,219
And I am convinced that it
meets all of your requirements

1758
01:26:30,219 --> 01:26:33,926
and it certainly meets
our requirements.

1759
01:26:33,926 --> 01:26:38,019
And i will in a moment, I'll
get out and let my wife come up.

1760
01:26:38,019 --> 01:26:40,633
Who's going to give you a
little bit of the history

1761
01:26:40,633 --> 01:26:44,559
of how we got where we are.

1762
01:26:44,559 --> 01:26:48,609
But I do hope that you will
consider this carefully

1763
01:26:48,609 --> 01:26:54,039
and approve this so that we
can move on with this project

1764
01:26:54,039 --> 01:26:57,309
Thank you for your
time Thank you, sir.

1765
01:26:57,309 --> 01:27:00,551
Anyone else in favor Yes, ma'am.

1766
01:27:00,551 --> 01:27:14,949
Thank you for being
with us Hello Hello.

1767
01:27:14,949 --> 01:27:16,749
Thank you for
giving me some time

1768
01:27:16,749 --> 01:27:22,389
to give you a little history
about this farm A little history

1769
01:27:22,389 --> 01:27:24,789
about cross Creek Farm.

1770
01:27:24,789 --> 01:27:31,997
Joseph Franklin Cross born in
1834, died December 10th, 1903.

1771
01:27:31,997 --> 01:27:35,679
And his wife Virginia, England.

1772
01:27:35,679 --> 01:27:38,949
Ginny, who was the
daughter of England.

1773
01:27:38,949 --> 01:27:40,539
And if you know
anything about Ashland,

1774
01:27:40,539 --> 01:27:43,989
you probably know the
last name England They

1775
01:27:43,989 --> 01:27:47,379
married April the eight, 1869.

1776
01:27:47,379 --> 01:27:51,909
She died October 28th, 1920.

1777
01:27:51,909 --> 01:27:58,689
Joe and jenny bought the farm
somewhere around the 1860s.

1778
01:27:58,689 --> 01:28:03,699
They are buried in the family
cemetery on our property

1779
01:28:03,699 --> 01:28:10,569
Their original homestead site
is still visible on our property

1780
01:28:10,569 --> 01:28:14,439
Their son, one of their
sons, Eddie Clifton cross,

1781
01:28:14,439 --> 01:28:17,499
was born in 1883.

1782
01:28:17,499 --> 01:28:24,639
He was deeded the farm in 1924
by his siblings He married Marla

1783
01:28:24,639 --> 01:28:28,809
collins, a neighbor girl who
lived in the farm on a farm

1784
01:28:28,809 --> 01:28:37,479
next door and 1925
Ed died in 1949.

1785
01:28:37,479 --> 01:28:45,219
His widow died and 1974 Benson
and I were the next caretakers

1786
01:28:45,219 --> 01:28:53,906
of this farm that has been
in our family since the 1860

1787
01:28:53,906 --> 01:28:56,994
That's 157 Seven years.

1788
01:28:56,994 --> 01:29:00,999
And we want to pass this
farm down to our children

1789
01:29:00,999 --> 01:29:05,349
and to our two grandchildren,
their brothers.

1790
01:29:05,349 --> 01:29:10,359
We need your support for this
Blunts Bridge Solar Farm project

1791
01:29:10,359 --> 01:29:13,798
to allow this farm to
be self-sustainable

1792
01:29:13,798 --> 01:29:18,579
for future generations of
the cross family descendants.

1793
01:29:18,579 --> 01:29:22,569
Thank you We really
appreciate your support.

1794
01:29:22,569 --> 01:29:23,559
Thank you for being with us.

1795
01:29:23,559 --> 01:29:30,759
From anyone else in support
anyone in opposition ?

1796
01:29:30,759 --> 01:29:31,629
Seeing none.

1797
01:29:31,629 --> 01:29:33,009
We will close the
public hearing.

1798
01:29:33,009 --> 01:29:34,720
Mr. Stone, Ministers,
in your district,

1799
01:29:34,720 --> 01:29:39,039
sir, I don't suspect that the
applicant had any rebuttal.

1800
01:29:39,039 --> 01:29:39,703
Nothing to rebut.

1801
01:29:39,703 --> 01:29:43,275
But just for the record,
there's no rebuttal Mr. Stone.

1802
01:29:43,275 --> 01:29:46,447
Thank you, Mr. Chair.

1803
01:29:46,447 --> 01:29:49,925
I'd like, thank staff for
four for their presentation

1804
01:29:49,925 --> 01:29:52,899
and this requirement of I
just want to commend you.

1805
01:29:52,899 --> 01:29:57,909
Our first meeting was
probably less than encouraging

1806
01:29:57,909 --> 01:30:01,149
and And so you work
diligently You've

1807
01:30:01,149 --> 01:30:05,169
had a comprehensive approach to
this project from the beginning

1808
01:30:05,169 --> 01:30:07,449
and then your
presentation for me was I

1809
01:30:07,449 --> 01:30:08,559
thought was pretty exception.

1810
01:30:08,559 --> 01:30:11,701
So I appreciate that
you got a lot in

1811
01:30:11,701 --> 01:30:16,719
and a short amount of time and
brevity is a high value for me

1812
01:30:16,719 --> 01:30:18,849
So I do appreciate that.

1813
01:30:18,849 --> 01:30:21,879
I do think there's some things
like say it conforms to comply

1814
01:30:21,879 --> 01:30:25,753
and substantial setbacks
from Blunts Bridge Road.

1815
01:30:25,753 --> 01:30:29,109
I think are important I like
the fact that you're going

1816
01:30:29,109 --> 01:30:33,459
to continue to do agricultural
activities on the property

1817
01:30:33,459 --> 01:30:35,532
makes it makes that
a plus for this you

1818
01:30:35,532 --> 01:30:37,299
know actually people to be
able to use their property

1819
01:30:37,299 --> 01:30:39,699
to the highest and
best value And I

1820
01:30:39,699 --> 01:30:41,679
have a lot of respect for that.

1821
01:30:41,679 --> 01:30:45,669
So in the interest of brevity,
I'm going to move that the Board

1822
01:30:45,669 --> 01:30:51,729
of Supervisors approved c p
2020 5-000 23 and submitted with

1823
01:30:51,729 --> 01:30:54,369
recommendation recommended
conditions Second,

1824
01:30:54,369 --> 01:30:55,059
we have a motion.

1825
01:30:55,059 --> 01:30:56,199
The second is a discussion.

1826
01:30:56,199 --> 01:30:56,699
Ms..

1827
01:30:56,699 --> 01:30:59,989
Devil Thank you, Mr.
Chair Mr. Harris.

1828
01:30:59,989 --> 01:31:00,489
Mr..

1829
01:31:00,489 --> 01:31:00,989
Ms..

1830
01:31:00,989 --> 01:31:02,109
Harris.

1831
01:31:02,109 --> 01:31:04,929
My heart goes out to you for
wanting to keep your farm

1832
01:31:04,929 --> 01:31:07,419
and I want you to
keep your farm.

1833
01:31:07,419 --> 01:31:12,729
But I still take a stand
that the screening that

1834
01:31:12,729 --> 01:31:15,459
is going to be very
disappointing for the people

1835
01:31:15,459 --> 01:31:17,889
that live across
the street and I'm

1836
01:31:17,889 --> 01:31:25,579
not really sure how we could
show graphics Three years Five

1837
01:31:25,579 --> 01:31:28,839
years, 15 years when we
haven't identified exactly

1838
01:31:28,839 --> 01:31:30,309
what we're going to plant.

1839
01:31:30,309 --> 01:31:34,509
So, um that was evergreen
screening and that's

1840
01:31:34,509 --> 01:31:37,299
not what's in our
ordinance But aside

1841
01:31:37,299 --> 01:31:40,269
from that I will be supporting
this project because it's more

1842
01:31:40,269 --> 01:31:43,509
important that we preserve
of your family's farm

1843
01:31:43,509 --> 01:31:49,269
and preserve your ability
to keep agriculture So

1844
01:31:49,269 --> 01:31:52,179
that's my statement, and we'll
see how it looks in ten years

1845
01:31:52,179 --> 01:31:53,319
and we'll talk then.

1846
01:31:53,319 --> 01:31:55,989
I'll call you Mr..

1847
01:31:55,989 --> 01:31:59,414
Very well Any further
comments, Mr. Chair Ms..

1848
01:31:59,414 --> 01:32:04,899
Pritchard Thank you, Mr.
Chair And Mr. Steinman.

1849
01:32:04,899 --> 01:32:07,348
Well, this is not in My
district as the crow flies,

1850
01:32:07,348 --> 01:32:10,569
it is less than a half
a mile from my home.

1851
01:32:10,569 --> 01:32:12,459
I have walked the
property with Ms..

1852
01:32:12,459 --> 01:32:13,809
Rackham and.

1853
01:32:13,809 --> 01:32:17,589
And this is of all the, of
all the solar facilities

1854
01:32:17,589 --> 01:32:18,729
we've talked about.

1855
01:32:18,729 --> 01:32:22,809
This is the poster
project for our policy

1856
01:32:22,809 --> 01:32:25,479
There is good planting.

1857
01:32:25,479 --> 01:32:28,418
There is good location
in the middle of a field.

1858
01:32:28,418 --> 01:32:32,379
So that there's
real sight sight,

1859
01:32:32,379 --> 01:32:36,824
one sight distance
There's great screening.

1860
01:32:36,824 --> 01:32:39,429
You can't see this
from the right.

1861
01:32:39,429 --> 01:32:41,079
I've walked every
bit of this power,

1862
01:32:41,079 --> 01:32:42,789
every bit of this property.

1863
01:32:42,789 --> 01:32:44,637
And when the plantings are done.

1864
01:32:44,637 --> 01:32:49,329
You won't be able to see
this I just cannot commend

1865
01:32:49,329 --> 01:32:51,009
everybody who worked on this.

1866
01:32:51,009 --> 01:32:55,689
And I thank Mr. Steinman
I'm on this road

1867
01:32:55,689 --> 01:32:58,839
almost every single
day, and I look forward

1868
01:32:58,839 --> 01:33:05,349
to seeing you be able to keep
this land in its rural nature

1869
01:33:05,349 --> 01:33:08,404
And I saw the gravestones
on your property.

1870
01:33:08,404 --> 01:33:12,909
Another crosses I'm right
off of England Street.

1871
01:33:12,909 --> 01:33:15,722
Congrats your license
for all your hard work

1872
01:33:15,722 --> 01:33:16,419
Everybody involved.

1873
01:33:16,419 --> 01:33:18,977
And thank you, Rebecca,
for all the time.

1874
01:33:18,977 --> 01:33:22,569
I mean, I'm sorry for all the
time there for all the time

1875
01:33:22,569 --> 01:33:24,459
that you spent taking
us around the property.

1876
01:33:24,459 --> 01:33:26,559
I appreciate that.

1877
01:33:26,559 --> 01:33:28,405
Anything further?

1878
01:33:28,405 --> 01:33:31,539
Yeah, I think this is a
poster project for many folks.

1879
01:33:31,539 --> 01:33:34,419
We see this often,
particularly with solar folks

1880
01:33:34,419 --> 01:33:36,849
who want to preserve
their farmland

1881
01:33:36,849 --> 01:33:40,959
and use a portion
thereof for revenue

1882
01:33:40,959 --> 01:33:42,407
in order to support
this operations

1883
01:33:42,407 --> 01:33:47,169
and have a legacy to pass
their heritage land down

1884
01:33:47,169 --> 01:33:48,429
to future generations.

1885
01:33:48,429 --> 01:33:51,549
And so the time that
was taken to make

1886
01:33:51,549 --> 01:33:57,909
this project come to the board
at this point was extensive.

1887
01:33:57,909 --> 01:34:02,328
And so i appreciate all the
hard work of folks who did that.

1888
01:34:02,328 --> 01:34:05,308
And hopefully at this, and
I'll be supporting the project,

1889
01:34:05,308 --> 01:34:08,132
and hopefully, if this
project does pass,

1890
01:34:08,132 --> 01:34:14,049
will we'll be able to use this
in the future for a case study.

1891
01:34:14,049 --> 01:34:16,509
One objection I have, but
it won't affect my vote.

1892
01:34:16,509 --> 01:34:18,909
I was sure hoping when I saw
that tear that that was going

1893
01:34:18,909 --> 01:34:24,069
to be Burgundy and orange but
it wasn't And while I oppose

1894
01:34:24,069 --> 01:34:29,949
the tear will not
affect my vote So i'm

1895
01:34:29,949 --> 01:34:32,919
somewhat of a Cavalier fan
unless they're playing tech.

1896
01:34:32,919 --> 01:34:36,669
So with that, we have a motion,
which has been properly Second,

1897
01:34:36,669 --> 01:34:38,889
I will now call for the
vote for the supervisors.

1898
01:34:38,889 --> 01:34:41,232
All those in favor, please
indicate by saying I,

1899
01:34:41,232 --> 01:34:46,689
I any opposition motion
carries Congratulations.

1900
01:34:46,689 --> 01:34:48,291
Are there any announcements
from board members?

1901
01:34:48,291 --> 01:34:48,791
Yes, sir.

1902
01:34:48,791 --> 01:34:53,349
Mr. Pritchard I'd like to
remind you that this Saturday is

1903
01:34:53,349 --> 01:34:54,909
at the crack of dawn.

1904
01:34:54,909 --> 01:34:59,320
Is the Ashland half marathon
sponsored by sports backers

1905
01:34:59,320 --> 01:35:01,239
and with two terrific
participants,

1906
01:35:01,239 --> 01:35:04,149
Dr. Brown and Mr. Kilduff will
both be running in that race.

1907
01:35:04,149 --> 01:35:07,059
And i don't know
if I can in good

1908
01:35:07,059 --> 01:35:10,119
conscience invite anybody to
come out at 7:00 in the morning.

1909
01:35:10,119 --> 01:35:14,739
But please if later on, come
and see them before they're done

1910
01:35:14,739 --> 01:35:16,749
anything further Ms..

1911
01:35:16,749 --> 01:35:19,929
Pritchard has retired and
now doesn't understand that

1912
01:35:19,929 --> 01:35:21,369
there are two 7:00 in the day.

1913
01:35:21,369 --> 01:35:24,407
And I appreciate that I
do not have a relationship

1914
01:35:24,407 --> 01:35:25,421
with numbers with seven.

1915
01:35:25,421 --> 01:35:28,059
I'm mr. County Administrator.

1916
01:35:28,059 --> 01:35:28,879
Mr. County Attorney.

1917
01:35:28,879 --> 01:35:29,379
Nothing.

1918
01:35:29,379 --> 01:35:30,970
So there's nothing further.

1919
01:35:30,970 --> 01:35:32,919
This board will
adjourn until 2 p.m.

1920
01:35:32,919 --> 01:35:34,449
on Wednesday, September 9th.

1921
01:35:34,449 --> 01:35:35,259
In this boardroom.

1922
01:35:35,259 --> 01:35:40,229
This board is adjourned
We are going home