-105-  October 20, 2022  Council mid-month meeting minutes  TOWN OF ABINGDON COUNCIL MEETING  THURSDAY, OCTOBER: 20, 2022-2:30 pm COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MUNICIPAL BUILDING  The meeting of the Abingdon Town Council was held on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at  2:30 pm in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.  A. WELCOME - Mayor Webb B. ROLL CALL Members of Council Present:  Dwyane Anderson Mike Owens Amanda Pillion Donna Quetsch, Vice Mayor Derek Webb, Mayor  C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDEO 6:37-7:22)  On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Anderson, tabled items K-1t to the November 7,2 2022 meeting, and approved the agenda as amended.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye  E.P PUBLIC COMMENTS  F. PUBLIC HEARING- Please place your name on the sign-up sheet provided; comments  are limited to five (5) minutes per person.  1.  Public Hearing pursuant to Virginia Code $15.2-1800 and Article VII, Section 9 ofthe Constitution to consider aj permanent easement: measuring four-feet-three inches by nine- feet-three inches located at the East stairwell (Main Street location) oft thel building known commonly as the Summers Building located at 102 Court Street, parcel number 013-1-64. The easement is necessary for the construction ofa a small staircase and landing which is required to meet current building code as it relates to emergency egress (VIDEO  7:31- -22:09)    106-  October 20, 2022  Council mid-month meeting minutes  Mayana Rice, Director ofCommunity Development: informed the Council that the building located at 102 Court Street had been in a design process for the last couple of years. As part of the project, a fourth floor was added, necessitating a stairwell be built and egress with a landing be provided for an emergency exit. This landing and staircase are proposed to extend into the public sidewalk. Mrs. Rice said that to allow for this to occur the applicants are seeking a permanent easement. The proposed design will need to gain appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Review Board. However, this project does not have the right to make an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness until the applicants have the permission to utilize the Town property for their proposal. Inaddition, Mrs. Rices stated that the Chair ofthe Historic Preservation Review Board is concerned about the design of the staircase and the total length of the easement requested. As such, staff is suggesting, that the Council consider if more area is needed to accomplish this project. Also, a cherry tree proposed to be removed and replaced along the clock with two (2) new street trees. The Tree Commission will provide their decision. Discussion Mayor Webb declared the public hearing open for comment. JeffJohnson addressed the Council. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Webb closed the public hearing. 1. Proclamation recognizing November 2022 as Veterans and Military Families Month  ensued.  G.P PROCLAMATION (VIDEO 22:13-28:21)  Mayor Webb read the Proclamation into the record, and Council presented the Town of Abingdon Veterans Advisory Board with a framed proclamation. The Board members presented  Council with Red Poppies. H. RESOLUTIONS  I. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES J. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES K. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS  1.  Consideration oft bids for playground upgrade options for The Meadows Sports Complex - Kyle Pollard, Interim Director of Recreation - Matter was tabled until November 7, Pursuant to Virginia Code $15.2-1800 and Article VII, Section 9 oft the Constitution to consider a permanent easement measuring four-feet-three inches by nine-feet-three inches located at the East stairwell (Main Street location) oft the building known commonly as the Summers Building located at 102 Court Street, parcel number 013-1- 64. The easement is necessary fori the construction ofa a small staircase and landing which is required to meet current building code as it relates to emergency egress Mayana Rice, Director ofCommunity. Development (VIDEO 28:31 -56:45)  2022  L. NEW BUSINESS 1.  Nathan Burg addressed the Council stating this was a very complex project, including building a fourth floor to a historic building. Discussion ensued. Chair Byrum Geisler, Historic Preservation    -107-  October 20, 2022  Council mid-month meeting minutes  Review Board, discussed his concern regarding the current structure and noted that it would be historically correct to include symmetrical steps and handrails that would look appropriate for Main Street. Councilmember Owens stated that he was troubled that it would be precedence, if approved. Discussion continued. Mr. Burg noted that the formal request for 13' 4"x4'3" inclusive. Director ofCommunity Development Mayana Rice advised Abingdon Fire Department Chief Estes that if the door doesn't swing 180 degrees, no one will ever be able to go down the  other stairs. Councilmember Pillion spoke in favor oft the discussed option.  On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Anderson, approved an easement of 13' 4"x4'3", including reversionary language, and contingent upon the approval from the Historic Preservation Review Board.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Nay Aye Aye Aye Aye  M. OLD BUSINESS 1. 1:41:32)  Presentation of final draft of Zoning and Subdivision ordinance. Mayana Rice, Director of Community Development and The. Berkley Group (VIDEO5 56:45-  Rebecca Cobb with The Berkley Group presented articles VI through XI oft the final draft of Zoning and Subdivision ordinance to Councilmembers. Discussions were held on various topics, including use permissions; use performance standards; community design standards; nonconforming uses, lots and structures, subdivision; definitions and sign questions; and a guide to nonconformities. Ms. Cobb stated that these changes would go back to the Planning N. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM TOWN MANAGER  Commission for a public hearing. 0. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS P. CLOSED SESSION  Mayor Webb declared the meeting adjourned.  ngslay  Kimberly Kingsley, Clerk  2