* * o ison Covsy Madison, Virginia 22727 Madison County Joint Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes March 5th, 2025 The Madison County Joint Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors meeting was held in the Madison County Administrative Auditorium at 414 N Main St in the Town of Madison, Virginia it was called to order by Chairman Carpenter at 6:59 PM. Chairman Carpenter determined there was a quorum and the first order of business was to adopt the agenda and approve the minutes from the February 3rd Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Review Meeting and the February 26th, 2025 Planning Commission Workshop meeting. As a quorum was established the following members were present; Chairman Stephen Carpenter, Vice- Chairman Pete Elliott, Commissioners: Michael Snider, Jim Smith, James Graves III, and Zach Whitman. Commissioner Nathan Cowan was absent. Also, present were Hannon Wright; County Attorney, Jonathon Weakley; County Administrator, Allen Nicholls; Zoning Administrator, Deputy Clerk; Kimberly Turner; and Janet Henshaw Secretary for the Planning Commission. Brian Gordon: Deputy County Administrator was absent. For the Bos Chairman Clay Jackson, Vice-Chairman Carty Yowell. Supervisors: Jud Buchannan, Dustin Dawson, and James Jewett were also present. Chairman Steve Carpenter mentioned sense the Comprehensive Plan is on the agenda we will have two work sessions and then a joint meeting. There were no public comments. Commissioner James Graves III moved to approve the agenda, and Commissioner Mike Snider seconded. This motion was carried by all members saying "Aye". Commissioner Mike Snider moved to approve both sets of minutes and Commissioner Zach Whitman seconded. This motion was carried by all members stating "Aye". 1). Public Hearings: A. (Case No. RZ-10-30-24-01) Hege, Josh = Recovery of By-Right Uses (Public Hearing) Mr. Josh Hege is seeking to recover the by-right B-1 (business) uses of his property located on Seminole Trail, Tax Map number 32-102. An application for rezoning (Case No RZ-04-23-4) was previously approved by the Board of Supervisors in March of 2023 with conditions. As a result, the applicant lost the right to some B-1 uses by proffer. The applicant's business needs have changed, and he is seeking the restoration of all the B-1 by-right uses. Zoning Administrator. Allen Nicholls started off the meeting by commenting that after considering this application and carefully reviewing the Comp Plan closely, this application does align with our goals. B1 with conditions to B1 without conditions. Staff recommends approval. Applicant Josh Hege commented.. own Shenandoah Homestead, everything to milk a COW. We were selling 8,000-10.000 glass milk bottles per month and needed more storage than my basement. Unfortunately, the Chinese have knocked it off at a much cheaper price and there has been a change in business needs. It was 80% of revenue, now less than 10%. I need to broaden what to sell, a broad range of products, for example storage containers, skid steer attachments, etc. There were no public or other comments. Chairman Steve Carpenter commented.an example of putting a lot of hazards on B1 zoning. Commissioner Mike Snider recommends to the Board of supervisors for approval. Commissioner Jim Smith seconded the motion. Vice-Chairman Pete Elliott commented... feel the property should be B1 however this piece of property isn't buildable. Aye: Graves, Smith, Carpenter, Whitman, and Snider. Abstain: (0). Absent: Cowan. Opposed: Elliott. B. (Case No. SP-01-09-25) Anabaptist Healthshare - Site Plan Application (Public Hearing) Country View Homes has filed a site plan application on behalf of Anabaptist Healthshare for a property located on S Seminole Trail and dentified as Madison County Tax 48-8C. The site is located on the west side of Highway 29, just south of Orange Rd. The property contains a total of 3.214 acres and is zoned B-1 (Business). The project, known as Anabaptist Healthshare Office, is proposing to construct a new 14,091 square foot office building. Pursuant to Appendix 1 (Zoning), Article 8-1-3, office buildings are a by-right use. 43,554 square feet of earth will be disturbed during construction. Allen Nicholls commented..the only remaining items was the movement oft the easement which has successfully been relocated. Currently meets our ordinance and is appropriate for approval. Mike Snider questioned.. your understanding? What does that mean? Allen Nicholls replied...was delivered to me but didn't get into the packet, but seems it's ok, shouldn't be obstructed. Applicant Al Esh commented..we do have the easement moved, was reçorded with META moved to the travel way. County Attorney Hannon Wright questioned..how, responsive was META? Al Esh replied.. took a couple of weeks as to why I didn't have it at the workshop. Mike Snider commented.only asked because it said there would be parking spaces. There were no public or other comments. Pete Elliott recommends to the Board of Supervisors for approval. Jim Smith seconded the motion. Aye: Graves, Smith, Carpenter, Whitman, Snider, and Elliott. Abstain: (0). Absent: Cowan. Opposed: (0). Steve Carpenter requests a motion to suspend to the Board of Supervisors portion of the meeting. Jim Smith sole moves, Zach Whitman seconded the motion. The meeting was suspended at 7:17 PM. The Board of Supervisors' portion of the meeting was called to order. The Planning Commission portion of the meeting reconvened at 7:22 PM. 2). Other Items from the Planning Commission, Staff, or Public C). Joint Workshop with Board of supervisors to Finalize Comprehensive Plan Board of Supervisors Chairman Clay Jackson commented..let's: go to the redline pages. Steve Carpenter commented-grammatca is not at this time. Allen Nicholls commented..contact me if there are any grammatical corrections. Clay Jackson questioned.anything on pages 1-40? The first deletion is on page 44, the master plan. Any comments? Allen Nicholls questioned..eaving or strike? Clay Jackson replied... yes, permanently delete. Allen Nicholls questioned..the exhibit? Clay Jackson replied..keep. Mike Snider commented.get. rid of the illustration. Allen Nicholls commented.geting rid of 3.3 as well as the picture. Vice Chairman for the BoS Carty Yowell commented..if wanting to consider cluster housing, comfortable with staying struck because I am not ready to do that. Clay Jackson commented..so it doesn't cut up Ag land, intended purpose and then become a subdivision. Pete Elliott commented..t the price of real estate in Madison people can't afford it. Continued discussions. Carty Yowell commented..page 45, 3rd paragraph down, strike whole paragraph, contradicts the 29 study. Clay Jackson questioned.rebuttal? Allen Nicholls replied..none. Mike Snider commented.-agreed. Clay Jackson commented.delete. Page 50, 2.5 addressed in a sort of way. Allen Nicholls commented..home based occupation does. Clay Jackson questioned..page 52? Page 54, 1.5 pertaining to the realtors round table, which is a huge success, deletion of 1.5 redline only. Goal 2, redline, no comment. Carty Yowell commented..2.1, get rid of the word expanded. Allen Nicholls commented.. yes sir. 2.2 aging, strike aging? Clay Jackson replied..get rid of aging. Continued discussions. Mike Snider commented. cluster housing picture again. Clay Jackson commented.get rid of the cluster housing diagram. Allen Nicholls commented.. could not recreate the information in the table, got rid of the table. Clay Jackson commented..1.7, take out bike lanes, against bike laws. Carty Yowell commented..for the future, a bike lane would be necessary to keep them out of the road. I would be in favor. Jim Smith commented.most dangerous at intersections. Clay Jackson questioned..bike lanes gone? All replied..yes. Steve Carpenter questioned..page 60? Shelby and Pratts were part of the 6-year plan. Allen Nicholls commented.. will update. Clay Jackson commented.-get rid of R-Cut at top of page put in current 6-year plan. County Administrator. Jonathon Weakley commented..certain boxes you must check, smart scale is what these projects are, will make sure we meet the transportation goal for the state. Clay Jackson commented.encourage and promote be deleted. Carty Yowell commented.2.2 in conflict, half mile to a mile. 2.4 change discourage to oppose. Clay Jackson questioned..how does that pertain to properties on 29? Continued discussions. Jonathon Weakley commented.a restricted highway, limited access. Designed to move more freely. Clay Jackson questioned..do we need to add comments? Hannon Wright commented..can handle in Charlottesville because of the 8-10 lanes going into it. Clay Jackson commented..page 66, consistent with our other goals that we have already. Carty Yowell commented..redline because was an appendix. Clay Jackson commented..any items on page 66. Once we are done with it we will send back. Allen Nicholls commented..last version and then public hearing. When would you like the public hearing? Clay Jackson replied..joint bodies at the May meeting. Allen Nicholls commented..may need agency reviews and a time frame. Clay. Jackson commented.let's shoot for May, we will talk one more time in April. Mike Snider commented..ast 29 corridor study was in 2012. Clay Jackson commented.takes months to develop, can add once complete. Carty Yowell commented.task the Planning Commission to review the 29-corridor study. Clay Jackson commented..a good document. There were no public or other comments. Upcoming PC Workshop Items 1). (Case No. RZ-02-25-1) Jonathan Nichols Rezoning Application (Second Workshop) Jonathan Nichols has applied to rezone a 5.532-acre portion of the parcel known as Madison County Tax Map 44-3 (total acreage is 77.112 per survey) from C-1 Conservation) to A-1 (Agricultural). If rezoning is approved, the applicant intends to subdivide the property. 2). (Case No. SU-02-25-1) Two Rivers - Special Use Permit Application (Second Workshop) Kari Gaviria has applied for a special use permit to operate a primitive campground on a 48.347-acre (GIS) parcel known as Madison County tax map 40-95A. The parcel is zoned A-1 (Agricultural). The parcel currently contains a residence that is being utilized as a short-term rental, and campsites that meet the definition of Madison Zoning Ordinance, article 20-31. 3). (Case No. SU-02-25-2) Black Cat Antiques - Special Use Permit Application (Second Workshop) Carey (Angie) Brown has applied for a special use permit to operate an Antique Craft and Gift shop in accordance with Madison County Zoning Ordinance 3-2-5, and an Auction Establishment in accordance with Madison County Zoning Ordinance 4- 2-23 for a 36.77 acre (GIS) parcel known as Madison County tax map 45-21. The parcel is zoned A-1 (Agricultural). 4). (Case No. RZ-02-25-2) AC Limited Partnership Rezoning Application (Second Workshop) Carrie Brown has applied on behalf of AC Limited Partnership to rezone a 2.136-acre parcel (GIS) known as Madison County tax map 55-38B from A-1 (Agricultural) to B-1 (Business). No project is currently planned for the parcel. 5). (Case No. SD-02-25-1) = Subdivision of Madison County Tax Map 42-33 (Second Workshop) Walter Sampsell has applied on behalf of Mark A Moorstein to subdivide the parcel identified as Madison County tax map 42-33. The parcel is currently 28.5947 acres (survey) and is proposed to be divided to create three new parcels, plus the residual. 6). (Case No. 2024-ZOA-12-18-02) Adoption of Personal Campground definition. (Public Hearing) The adoption of a definition for a personal campground is being proposed to allow for by-right recreation on private property but regulates the use of recreational vehicles (RVs) and tents to prevent their use as permanent residences. E Comprehensive Plan (Additional Workshop or Public Hearing) 7). (Case No. TBD) Other cases as referred by Preliminary Development Review Committee. Allen Nicholls went over upcoming workshop items. Pete Elliott questioned..v .why aren't we doing more rezonings? If rezone it's more money for the county, need to do rezones instead of SUP. Carty Yowell commented.. whenever appropriate, I agree. Allen Nicholls replied...I will encourage. Carty Yowell commented..one of the reasons we lowered the fee. Hannon Wright commented..could deny and SUP and suggest a rezone. Steve Carpenter commented..the museum hasn't been open for quite a few years. Allen Nicholls commented..permit was issued for the museum. Steve Carpenter commented.. agree with Pete. Jonathon Weakley commented.already has come through PDRC, would be more cautious at PDRC. Advise or recommend. Steve Carpenter commented..they have every right to apply for an SUP, even though we might want something else. There being no other business, Commissioner Zach Whitman made a motion to adjourn, and Commissioner Jim Smith seconded. This motion was carried by all members saying "Aye". The meeting ended at 8:07 PM. 3). 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