Staff Briefing Meeting – February 22, 2011

Staff Briefing Meeting, Tuesday, February 22, 2011, 1:30 p.m. Government Center, Verona, VA.

PRESENT: Jeremy L. Shifflett, Chairman
Wendell L. Coleman, Vice Chairman
David R. Beyeler
Gerald W. Garber
Larry C. Howdyshell
Tracy C. Pyles, Jr.
Nancy Taylor Sorrells
Patrick J. Morgan, County Attorney
Timmy Fitzgerald, Director of Community Development
Becky Earhart, Senior Planner,
Jennifer M. Whetzel, Director of Finance
John C. McGehee, Assistant County Administrator
Patrick J. Coffield, County Administrator

VIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the Augusta County Board of Supervisors held on Tuesday, February 22, 2011, at 1:30 p.m., at the Government Center, Verona, Virginia, and in the 235th year of the Commonwealth….

ROADS

The Board discussed the VDOT status report of January 24, 2011, staff briefing meeting.

The Board accepted report as information.

VHDA – HOUSING CREDITS

The Board discussed request by applicant for County endorsement of rental project (Wayne District).

The Board authorized placing on February 23, 2011, regular agenda for consideration.

BUILDING INSPECTIONS – ANNUAL REPORT

The Board received a presentation by staff on Annual Report.

The Board accepted presentation as information.

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS – ANNUAL REPORT

The Board received a presentation by staff on Annual Report.

The Board accepted presentation as information.

PLANNING COMMISSION – ANNUAL REPORT

The Board received a presentation by staff on Annual Report.

The Board accepted presentation as information.

GOLF CART AND UTILITY VEHICLES

The Board discussed ordinance as drafted by County Attorney’s office.

The Board authorized referring this item to the Ordinance Committee.

FISHERSVILLE BALLFIELD LEASE AGREEMENT

The Board discussed transfer of Management Agreement from Fishersville Ruritan Club to Fishersville Baseball/Softball League, Inc. (Wayne District).

The Board authorized placing on February 23, 2011, consent agenda for consideration.

Patrick J. Coffield, County Administrator, commented that for leagues to survive, Parks and Recreation staff often have to step in on an interim basis until a “successor” group is identified. May need Board of Supervisors assistance on a case-by-case basis.

PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS

1. WILSON OFFICE PARK, LLC AND ROYAL CARE PROPERTIES, LLC –

REZONING

The Board discussed a request to rezone with proffers 4.14 acres from Single Family Residential to General Business, 0.71 acres from Multi-Family Residential to General Business, 2.38 acres from Single Family Residential to Multi-Family Residential and to add proffers on 1.76 acres currently zoned Multi-Family Residential. The property is owned by Wilson Office Park, LLC and royal Care Properties, LLC and located on the south side of Jefferson Highway (Route 250) across from the intersection of Jefferson Highway (Route 250) and Idlewood Boulevard (Route 1316) in Fishersville (Wayne District). The Planning Commission recommends approval with proffers.

The Board authorized placing on the February 23, 2011, public hearing agenda for consideration.

WAIVERS/VARIANCES

Timmy Fitzgerald, Director of Community Development, reported a potential Fire Flow waiver off of Route 254 in the Middle River District.

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD

The Board discussed the following:

Mr. Pyles: Inquired as to redistricting status (staff response was waiting for State to complete their redistricting).

Mr. Beyeler:

1. Code Committee – Board of Supervisors’ suggestions relating to Golf Cart ordinance solicited.

2. Viewing North River a. setback issue b. road issue c. elevation issue Mr. Garber: Dinner invitation on March 16th at his home if Board is available.

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF

Staff discussed the following:

1. John C. McGehee, Assistant County Administrator, provided General Assembly update.

2. Virginia Cooperative Extension – Farm use, rules, regulations, and FAQ’s presentation – March 10th at 7:00 p.m., at the Government Center.

3. SAW Range Multi-Use Educational/Storage Facility – Grand Opening on March 24, 2011, at 11:30 a.m.

4. Budget Survey Response Summary distributed to the Board.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business to come before the Board, Mr. Coleman moved, seconded by Mr. Howdyshell, the Board adjourned subject to call of the Chairman.

Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Pyles Shifflett and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.

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