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September 12, 2023 BOS Packet

County Administrator’s Report

AGENDA
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE
GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON

I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance

II. PUBLIC COMMENTS

III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution – R2023-56 Minutes for Approval
B. Resolution – R2023-57 Budget Amendment

IV. PRESENTATIONS
A. TJPDC 2024 Draft Legislative Agenda – David Blount
B. VDOT Report

V. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Change in November Regular BOS Meeting Date (R2023-58)
B. Gladstone Depot TAP Resolution of Support (R2023-59)
C. Lovingston TAP Resolution of Support (R2023-60)
D. Nelson County Drug Court Funding Request
E. Nelson FFA Alumni Chapter Funding Request
F. Authorization for PH to Correct FY24 Budget Adoption and Appropriation Resolutions (R2023-61)
G. Authorization for PH on FY24 Budget Amendment for School Construction Funds (R2023-62)
H. Special Use Permit #986 – Outdoor Entertainment Venue (Deferred from August Meeting)

VI. REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS, DIRECTIVES AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Reports
1. County Administrator’s Report
2. Board Reports
B. Appointments
C. Correspondence
D. Directives

VII. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE – EVENING SESSION AT 7PM

EVENING SESSION
7:00 P.M. – NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PUBLIC COMMENTS

III. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. Special Use Permit #998 – Vacation House *DEFERRED BY APPLICANT TO OCTOBER
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Vacation House on property zoned R-1 Residential. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #21-7-2A at 2617 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Nellysford. The subject property is 1.027 acres and is owned by Gretchen Rush and Glenda MacNeil.

B. Special Use Permit #1005 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (one site) on property zoned A-1 Agriculture. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #86-A-36B at 2601 Falling Rock Dr. in Arrington. The subject property is 2 acres and is owned by Lucas & Caitlin Hoge.

C. School Zone Photo Speed Enforcement
Consideration of a photo speed enforcement program to help reduce speeding through the school zones located within Nelson County.

IV. OTHER BUSINESS (AS PRESENTED)

V. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE TO SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 AT 6:30 P.M. FOR A JOINT WORKSESSION WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION.

Hosted by: Nelson County 4-H

Location: The Nelson Center Great Room 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, Va 22949

Time: October 7^th 10am-2pm (while supplies last)

Join us October 7 in the Great Room of the Nelson Center for a community costume exchange. Bring two canned food items (14-16 oz) in exchange for a “new to you” Halloween costume. All canned goods will be donated to Nelson County Food Pantry following the event.

HUGE THANKS to these Nelson County businesses who are helping with this effort. They the are reasons that Nelson County is a great place to live, work and play:

*The Ski Barn at Wintergreen – Donating $1 for every bike, canoe, and kayak rental during the month of September
*Lovingston Winery – Donating $5 for every new Wine Club Membership during the month of September (Ages 21+)
*Vito’s Pizza (Lovingston) – Donating $1 for every pizza sold until 3:00pm on 9/16 and 9/30
*Olde Southern Charm – Donating $1 for every $10 spent on 9/23 and 9/30

Costume Drop-Off Locations:
*Bold Rock Nellysford Cidery
*Black Bear Creamery
*HeART of Nelson Artisan Collective

Donation Jar Locations:
*Critzer Family Farm
*Dickie Brothers Orchard
*HeART of Nelson
*Black Bear Creamery

LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310 and §15.2-4307, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 12, 2023 in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston.

Public Hearing(s):

1. Special Use Permit #998 – Vacation House
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Vacation House on property zoned R-1 Residential. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #21-7-2A at 2617 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Nellysford. The subject property is 1.027 acres and is owned by Gretchen Rush and Glenda MacNeil.

2. Special Use Permit #1005 – Campground
Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (one site) on property zoned A-1 Agriculture. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #86-A-36B at 2601 Falling Rock Dr. in Arrington. The subject property is 2 acres and is owned by Lucas & Caitlin Hoge.

3. School Zone Photo Speed Enforcement
Consideration of a photo speed enforcement program to help reduce speeding through the school zones located within Nelson County.

Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or the Office of the County Administrator, 84 Courthouse Square, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000. EOE.

BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Nelson County Parks and Recreation office will be closed on Monday, September 11th and Tuesday, September 12th. Staff will be attending a state Recreation and Parks Society conference. If you need assistance during any of these closures, please email .

The Blue Ridge Tunnel will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, September 19-20.  Nelson County will be doing some trail repairs to the west due to rain washout and also replacing the drainage pipe at the eastern portal and adding new top coating of material to portions of inside the tunnel.

September 6, 2023 Agenda – Packet

County of Nelson
Notice of Office Holiday Closing

Nelson County courts, departments and offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023 in observance of the Labor Day holiday and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

The Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, September 2, 2023 and Monday, September 4, 2023 and will reopen for regular hours of operation on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

The County Convenience Centers and all public safety operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.

 By Authority of Nelson County Board of Supervisors

August 23, 2023 BOS Packet

AGENDA
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AUGUST 23, 2023
THE CONTINUED MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE
FORMER BOARD ROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. MASTER PLAN WORK SESSION FOR FORMER LARKIN PROPERTY

III. OTHER BUSINESS (AS PRESENTED)

IV. ADJOURNMENT

September 22-23 – 9 AM – 2 PM – Residential Household Hazardous Waste

Nelson residents can get a voucher from Nelson County government to participate

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-2204, §15.2-2309, §15.2-2311 and §15.2-2312 the Nelson County Board of Zoning Appeals hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 6^th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, for the following:

Public Hearing

Appeal by Thomas and Juliet Wagner of Zoning Violation dated June 27, 2023 – Appealing Notice of Violation by Planning and Zoning for Tax Map Parcels 13-12-4 and 13-12-5 that appellant operated an Outdoor Firing Range without obtaining a Special Use Permit as required in A-1 (Agricultural) zoning.

Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telephone inquiries may also be directed to the Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (434) 263-7090, or toll free at 888-662-9400, selections 4 and 1. Nelson County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodation will be made for handicapped persons upon advance request.

Due to the severe weather outlook for our area from 5pm to 7pm; County departments and offices, including the County’s Transfer Station (County Convenience Centers are closed on Mondays) will be closing at 3:30pm today, August 7th. All public safety operations will continue to maintain regular hours of operation.

August 8, 2023 BOS Packet

County Administrator’s Report for August 8, 2023

AGENDA
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AUGUST 8, 2023
THE REGULAR MEETING CONVENES AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE
GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM AT THE COURTHOUSE IN LOVINGSTON

I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Moment of Silence
B. Pledge of Allegiance

II. PUBLIC COMMENTS

III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution – R2023-50 Minutes for Approval
B. Resolution – R2023-51 Budget Amendment
C. Resolution – R2023-52 Citation Error Correction on Ordinance O2023-05

IV. RESOLUTION – RECOGNITION OF JAMES MORRIS (R2023-53)

V. PRESENTATIONS
A. VDOT Report
B. Nelson Heritage Center Updates – Johnette Burdette

VI. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Rockfish Senior Group Funding Request
B. Lovingston Village Association Funding Request
C. Water and Wastewater Facilities PER (R2023-54)

VII. REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS, DIRECTIVES AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Reports
1. County Administrator’s Report
2. Board Reports
B. Appointments
C. Correspondence
D. Directives

VIII. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE – EVENING SESSION AT 7PM

EVENING SESSION
7:00 P.M. – NELSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PUBLIC COMMENTS

III. PUBLIC HEARINGS

A. Ordinance O2023-06 – Amendment to Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, Section 2-2 Safety Program

Consideration of an ordinance proposed for passage to amend Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, Section 2-2 Safety Program. Proposed amendments to Section 2-2 are to update the names of the entities covered by the Line of Duty Act as some of the names have changed.

B. Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Nelson County Service Authority

Consideration of Resolution R2023-55 proposed for passage to amend Section Three of the Articles of Incorporation of the Nelson County Service Authority, to provide that the powers of the Authority shall be exercised by a Board consisting of five members, one appointed by the Board of Supervisors from each of the now five election districts of Nelson County. The County since amending §12-27 of the Code of Nelson County on July 9, 2002, has been consistent in appointing Board members of the Authority, one appointed from each of the five election districts.

C. Special Use Permit #986 – Outdoor Entertainment Venue

Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow an Outdoor Entertainment Venue on property zoned A-1 Agriculture. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #21-A-115 at 877 Glenthorne Loop in Nellysford. The subject property is 12.83 acres and is owned by Stephen and Susan Groves.

IV. OTHER BUSINESS (AS PRESENTED)

V. ADJOURN AND CONTINUE TO _____ FOR A MASTER PLAN WORK SESSION FOR THE FORMER LARKIN PROPERTY.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practices so requiring, and pursuant to §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310, and §15.2-4307, the Nelson County Planning Commission hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 23^rd at the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, for the following:

NOTICE: In alignment with current COVID-19 guidelines, and to guard the health and safety of all meeting attendees, physical distancing and the wearing of face masks will be required for those unvaccinated in the courtroom. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you. Should current guidance change prior to the date of the meeting, the guidelines in place at the time will be adhered to.

If you are not able to attend the meeting due to COVID-19 precautions or restrictions, comments may be submitted (1) electronically, or (2) in writing, and will be accepted until 12:00 pm on August 23^rd.

• Electronically: or
• In Writing: Dept. of Planning & Zoning, P.O. Box 558, Lovingston, VA 22949

Public Hearings

1. Special Use Permit #998 – Vacation House

Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Vacation House on property zoned R-1 Residential. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #21-7-2A at 2617 Rockfish Valley Hwy in Nellysford. The subject property is 1.027 acres and is owned by Gretchen Rush and Glenda MacNeil.

2. Special Use Permit #1005 – Campground

Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow a Campground (one site) on property zoned A-1 Agriculture. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #86-A-36B at 2601 Falling Rock Dr in Arrington. The subject property is 2 acres and is owned by Lucas & Caitlin Hoge

Following these public hearings, the Planning Commission may vote to forward the applications to the Board of Supervisors (BOS) (with a recommendation for approval; a recommendation for approval with recommended conditions; or a recommendation for denial) for action by the Board.

Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telephone inquiries may also be directed to the Dept. of Planning & Zoning, (434) 263-7090, or toll free at 888-662-9400, selections 4 and 1. Nelson County does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in admission or access to its programs and activities. Accommodation will be made for handicapped persons upon advance request.

Class: Firefighter I Academy (Firefighter I, Haz-Mat Ops & MAYDAY Firefighter Down)

When: August 30, 2023 – January 20, 2024

Monday’s/Wednesdays 1800-2200 & Occasional Saturdays 0800-1700

Where: Tuckahoe Clubhouse

37 Stone Orchard Drive

Nellysford, VA 22958

Prerequisites: Students must be 16 years of age the first day of the course. Students under 18 years of age must have parental and department permission. Must be affiliated with a fire/rescue agency. Students only needing Hazardous Materials Operations may also register for just HMO.

Cost: $800.00 for out of county students

Class Size: 16

Registration: To register complete the registration form located here: https://forms.gle/K2iTXmF2pspH55wn6. Deadline to register is August 16, 2023.

Questions: Contact Jeremy Wampler, or 434-325-8534.

Click here for the Firefighter I Academy – 2023.2 Course Schedule

LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-107, §15.2-2204, §15.2-2285, §15.2-2310 and §15.2-4307, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 8, 2023 in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston.

Public Hearing(s):

1. Special Use Permit #986 – Outdoor Entertainment Venue

Consideration of a Special Use Permit application requesting County approval to allow an Outdoor Entertainment Venue on property zoned A-1 Agriculture. The subject property is located at Tax Map Parcel #21-A-115 at 877 Glenthorne Loop in Nellysford. The subject property is 12.83 acres and is owned by Stephen and Susan Groves.

Copies of the above files are available for review in the Dept. of Planning & Zoning office, 80 Front Street, Lovingston, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or the Office of the County Administrator, 84 Courthouse Square, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000. EOE.

BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AMENDMENT OF THE CODE OF NELSON COUNTY, VIRGINIA
CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE I, SECTION 2-2 SAFETY PROGRAM

In accordance with Volume 3A, Title 15.2, Counties, Cities and Towns, of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and pursuant to §15.2-1427, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that a Public Hearing will start at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 8, 2023 in the General District Courtroom on the third floor of the Nelson County Courthouse located at 84 Courthouse Square, Lovingston.

The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on an Ordinance proposed for passage to amend Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, Section 2-2 Safety Program. Proposed amendments to Section 2-2 are to update the names of the entities covered by the Line of Duty Act as some of the names have changed.

Copies of the full text of the proposed Ordinance are available for review in the Office of the County Administrator, 84 Courthouse Square, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the County Administrator’s Office at (434) 263-7000. EOE.

BY AUTHORITY OF NELSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS