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Community meeting airs Comp Plan draft By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local

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Hospitals change guidelines for visitors due to flu RICHMOND – As of Tuesday, Jan. 30, hospitals and health systems that are members of the Central Virginia Healthcare Coalition updated their visitation guidelines to protect patients, visitors and health care providers during flu season. VCU Health System facilities, Bon Secours, HCA Virginia, Southside Regional Medical Center, Centra Southside Community Hospital, and Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center are limiting visitors in patient care areas to include only healthy adults who are 18 years or older, and no more than two adults per patient at one time. The guidelines apply to visitors, and do not affect children who need to be hospitalized. In close collaboration with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), the limitations are implemented in years when the flu is a widespread concern. Signs at entryways to the health system facilities will alert the public of the limitedvisitation policy.

ANOVER -- After months of public community informational meetings and a host of Planning Commission workshops, Hanover County’s Comprehensive Plan 2017-2035 draft proposal is ready for the Hanover County Board of Supervisors’ consideration. The Planning Commission began working on the draft document last May followed by a group of community meetings in the summer. After a number of board workshop sessions, another group of community meetings was held in the fall. Commissioners adopted the draft in September. Even with the numerous informational sessions that took place in the last 12 months, some officials thought one more informational meeting was needed. About 60 citizens took advantage of a public meeting regarding the Comp Plan last week as Planning Director David Maloney fielded questions regarding the 2017-2035 update and the changes contained in the plan. One of the most significant recommended changes is the expansion of the Suburban Service Area to include areas in the western part of the county that

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David Maloney, director of the Hanover County Planning Department, fielded questions last Wednesday during a public meeting about the Comprehensive Plan.

borders Goochland and Henrico counties. Maloney said the expansion was prompted by requests by two landowners who are developing

properties in the area and coordinates that mostly commercial growth with Henrico and Goochland. “As a result of requests of property owners just west of that line, it’s better to coordinate our land use and growth with Goochland County and Western Henrico. The Planning Commission received a request for a minor expansion and that was included in the draft,” Maloney said Comprehensive Plan Citizens Engagement Committee member Martha Wingfield voiced her objections to the expansion, especially the reason that prompted the change. “I’m a little confused about your explanation of why the Suburban Service District is expanding around Hylas,” Wingfield said. “In all the years I’ve gone to Comp Plans here, I’ve never heard anybody say we’d like our land use to look more like Short Pump and that looks like an encroachment of Short Pump coming over to Hanover.” “The two people who requested this are not Hanover residents -- I think they are business owners in Henrico or Goochland,” Wingfield continued. “ It seems we ought to listen first to what Hanover residents are saying they want their county to look like.” Wingfield added that she was not aware there would be any expansion of the SSA in this update. Another point of contention was the inclusion of see PLAN, pg. 5

Survey underway about changing names of two county schools Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- The Hanover County School Board is collecting community feedback in response to recent public interest and discussion surrounding the names and mascots of Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School. Chris R. Whitley, public informa-

tion officer for Hanover County Public Schools, said Hanover County residents, organizations, and other community stakeholders may provide feedback online by visiting https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/CGMNYXQ. All community feedback must be received by Friday, Feb. 23. Printed copies of input forms also may be obtained at the following locations during normal business hours:

Hanover County School Board Office, 200 Berkley St., Ashland. Ashland Branch Library, 201 S. Railroad Ave., Ashland. Atlee Branch Library, 9161 Atlee Rd., Mechanicsville. Hanover Branch Library, 7527 Library Drive, Hanover. Mechanicsville Branch Library, 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place, Mechanicsville.

Montpelier Branch Library, 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane, Montpelier. Rockville Branch Library, 16600 Pouncey Tract Road, Rockville. “Once all input has been received and considered by the school board, the board will determine and publicly announce what, if any, next steps may be needed,” Whitley said.

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ASHLAND â€“ Stories about growing up during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s in the area will be shared at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11, at Patrick Henry High School at 12449 W. Patrick Henry Rd. in Ashland. â€œUntold Stories: Growing Up in Ashland/Hanover Black and White Experiencesâ€? is being sponsored jointly by the Hanover Arts and Activities Center, the Hanover County Black Heritage Society, the Ashland Museum, and Ashland Main Street. The program, which has been held each February since 2014, is offered free of charge and is open to the public. This yearâ€™s storytellers will include: Norman Bowles, Loretta Ellis, Lyn Hodnett, Janipher

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Sue Watson, one of the organizers of â€œUntold Stories: Growing Up in Ashland/ Hanover Black and White Experiencesâ€? compiled these photos throughout the years to illustrate the communities.

Robinson, Harold Stills and Charles Waldrop. Dr. Jamelle Wilson will moderate the program. Rev. Terry Sharpe will make the closing remarks. Video highlights from previous programs will be provided by Tom Wulf. Krystal Brooks, Minister of Music, Shiloh Baptist Church, will lead a

Community Gospel Choir to close the program. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear about growing up and living in Hanover from the 1940s until the present, with an oral history that is real and personal. Patrick Henry High Schoolâ€™s awardwinning JROTC will present the colors. Other students will help with sound, lights, staging, and ushering. For more information, call Sue Watson at 804-402-0296.

K9 Heroes Day, featuring Pooch Pursuit Run/Walk MECHANICSVILLE -Hanover County Parks and Recreation invites runners and walkers, both with and without their canine companions, to register for the Pooch Pursuit 5K Run/2K Walk on Saturday, April 21, at Pole Green Park. The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 18, but donâ€™t delay as the first 100 registered participants will receive a t-shirt and pet friendly goodie bag. Registration fees are $30 for each 5K runner and $15 for each 2K walker. Runners and walkers are welcome to participate with their canine companion at no additional cost. Awards will be presented to 5K runners in overall team (runner and canine) and individual (runner only) and age categories. Everyone, including runners and walkers are encouraged to stay for this special

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Registration is open for the Pooch Pursuit 5K Run/2K Walk on Saturday, April 21, at Pole Green Park

event honoring K9 heroes and companions. The event will highlight a variety of pet-friendly vendors, amazing demonstrations and K9 Fun Zone filled with activities and games. K9 Heroes Day, featuring the Pooch Pursuit 5K Run/2K Walk, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pole Green Park. The event is free to attend and is family-friendly.

All dogs must remain on a secure lease and have current license and rabies vaccination. For more information, contact Hanover County Parks and Recreation at 804365-7150 or parksandrec@ hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Allen.

Jan. 25

Sale and distribution of marijuana, ½-ounce to 5 pounds, was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault on police/firerescue was reported in the 14000 block of Scotchtown Road, Beaverdam.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3400 block of Creighton Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7000 block of Evergreen Lane, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 13000 block of Greenwood Road, Glen

first offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Jan. 26

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 12300 block of Pinhook Road, Rockville.

ID theft to obtain ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Sale and distribution of marijuana, ½-ounce to 5 pounds, was reported in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

Manufacture, sale and possession of controlled substances Schedule I and II was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 9500 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Failure to stop school bus flashing lights was reported in the 10000 block of Brickerton Drive/ Shawns Grove Place, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana,

was reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 13000 block of Spring Road/Irby Spring Road, Rockville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 8400 block of Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 14100 block of Mountain Road, Glen Allen.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 4200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 7100 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 6400 block of Gaulding Road, Mechanicsville.

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County man held in shootings ported by EMS to the hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries. Stevens was transported to the Pamunkey ASHLAND – A 20-year-old Hanover County Regional Jail without incident and held without man was arrested and charged with two counts bond. of aggravated malicious wounding “This is an ongoing investigation and two counts of the use of a firearm and APD encourages anyone with in the commission of a felony. information regarding this crime to Officer Chip Watts of the Ashland call 412-0600 or Crime Stoppers at Police Department said investigators 780-1000, ” Watts said. took Kenen Stevens into custody fol“The Ashland Police Department lowing an investigation into the 10 would like to express our thanks to p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, shooting at the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, the Misty Pines Apartment complex STEVENS Caroline County Sheriff ’s Office and in the 300 block of Arlington Street the Virginia State Police for their assistance in in Ashland. Watts said two victims were struck and trans- this investigation,” he added.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals BETTIE DAVIS Bettie Cary Adkins Davis, a lifelong resident of Richmond, died peacefully on January 28, 2018. Bettie was born on June 6, 1935, the daughter of Tasker Mitchell Adkins and Virginia May Bain. Bettie graduated from John Marshall High School. She continued her education at Longwood College, where she graduated DAVIS with a degree in education. She taught for over 30 years at The Stony Point School in Richmond. Bettie had very fond memories of teaching and enjoyed keeping up with the lives and paths of her former students. She also loved her job at The Hall Tree, where she worked alongside many of her greatest friends. Bettie was an incredible artist and continued to amaze her friends and family with her watercolors. She loved to travel, especially to the beaches of North Carolina with her family. Her greatest loves were her grandchil-

dren, extended family and many dear friends. She will be much missed but with wonderful and happy memories. Bettie was predeceased by her parents and her best friend and companion of over 30 years, Sidney Mills Rogers Jr., of Danville and Richmond. She is survived by her twin sister, Sarah Adkins Berwald (Ted); and her elder sister, Nancy Adkins Mitchell (Dick). She also is survived by her daughters, Traci Davis Munyan (Franklin) of Richmond and Stephanie Davis Terry (Michael) of Montpelier; and her grandchildren, Elizabeth Cary Munyan, Jocelyn Terry Torrence (Robert) and Charlotte Adkins Terry; and her stepgrandson, Michael Hunter Terry Jr. (Chrystal). Bettie's life was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 3602 Hawthorne Avenue in Richmond in a service conducted by her cousin, the Rev. Herbert Jones. Committal preceded the service at Hollywood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Forest Hill Park, P.O. Box 13161, Richmond, VA 23225.

Nominations being accepted for R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Nominations are now being accepted for the R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence. Parents, students, educators and the community-at-large are invited to nominate an outstanding teacher by visiting http://www.tcfrichmond.org/ Grantseekers/Awards/REB-Awards-forTeaching-Excellence. Nominations will be accepted through Wednesday, Feb. 26. Chris R. Whitley, public information officer for Hanover County Public Schools, said the R.E.B. “Awards recognize public school teachers in the metropolitan Richmond area who have distinguished themselves by their inspiring classroom performance,” Whitley said. “Grants ranging from $4,000 to $12,000 each will be given to approximately 15

teachers to support professional development activities. Recipients will be required to share educational ideas and experiences with fellow teachers.” Eligibility for the award is limited to full-time classroom teachers in grades K-12 who have completed a minimum of three years of full-time service and are employed by the public school divisions of the City of Richmond, counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico, and the Department of Juvenile Justice. The program was developed by The Community Foundation and is funded by the R.E.B. Foundation. Since its inception, $3.5 million has been awarded to over 800 public school instructors. In the last six years, 15 Hanover County Public Schools teachers have received this distinguished award, including two recipients in 2017.

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HANOVER – Carolyn Garner, librarian for the Pamunkey Regional Library, has released the schedule of upcoming programs at Hanover area libraries. They are:

Richard S. Gillis, Jr./Ashland Branch Library Randolph-Macon College Roots at the Ashland Branch Library – 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, for ages 18 and up. Delve into the beginnings of Randolph-Macon with Alphine Jefferson as he traces its transition from Boydton to Ashland. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library. For more information, call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. Mardi Gras Party at the Ashland Branch Library – 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, for ages 11 to 18. Celebrate Mardi Gras in style. Make a mask, play games, and try to earn a year of good luck by finding the baby in the king cake. Laissez les bons temps rouler! For more information, call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. Valentine's Day Party at the Ashland Branch Library – 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, for grades K-5. Play fun games and make a valentine for someone special. Sweet snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library. For more information, call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. to sign up for the class. Learning Microsoft Word Class at the Ashland Branch Library – 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 21. Learn how to complete basic tasks in Microsoft Word 2010, like editing and saving a document, how to add formatting, and more. For more information, call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. to sign up for the class. Storytimes at the Ashland Branch Library -Mondays (Feb. 12, 19 and 26) – 10 a.m. Mother Goose Storytime and 10:45 a.m. Family Storytime; Tuesdays (Feb. 13, 20 and 27) 10 a.m. Toddler Storytime, and 10:45 a.m. Preschool. For more information, call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave.

Hanover Branch Library Valentine Rocks! at the Hanover Branch Library – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, for ages 5 to 10. Make and take your own valentine cards or painted rocks. Everyone will love 'em! Snacks will be provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends. For more information, call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive. Genealogy Class at the Hanover Branch Library – 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. Learn how to search for information to build your family tree using Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest. (Basic

computer experience is preferred.) You must call 804365-6210 or visit the library to sign up for this class. Storytimes at the Hanover Branch Library -Fridays (February 9, 16 and 23) 10:45 a.m. Family Storytime. For more information, call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library Paws to READ at the Montpelier Branch Library – 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14. Is your child a reluctant reader? Sign them up for a 20-minute session reading to Chrissie, a Paws to READ reading education assistance dog. For more information, or to sign up, call 804-883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane. Second Saturday LEGO Club at the Montpelier Branch Library – 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 10, for all ages. You bring your ideas, the library will provide the bricks. Buildings, superheroes, animals -- the sky's the limit. Enter to win a LEGO book too. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Montpelier Library. For more information, call 804883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane. STEAM Challenge and Movie Matinee at the Montpelier Branch Library – noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, for ages 5 to 10. Help Baymax and friends from "Big Hero 6" in a special engineering challenge and test the crew's powers. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Montpelier Library. For more information, call 804-883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane. Storytimes at the Montpelier Branch Library -Wednesdays (Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28) 10 a.m. Family Storytimes. For more information, call 804-8837116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library Read 2 Rover at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19. Read 2 Rover provides comfort and motivation for beginning readers as they read aloud to therapy dogs. For more information, or to register for the program, call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Rd. Call or visit the library for more information or to register for this rewarding program. Storytimes at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library -- Fridays (Feb. 9, 16 and 23) – 10:30 a.m. Family Storytimes 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Rd. For more information, contact Carolyn Garner at 804-746-3176 or cgarner@pamunkeylibrary.org.

SCORE workshops scheduled Staff Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – SCORE, part of a national all-volunteer nonprofit resource partner of the Small Business Administration (SBA), has two workshops scheduled this month. They are: 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9 – “How to Start Your Own Small Business.” Learn the basics of starting a small business from local experienced small-business professionals. In a lecture and open discussion format with other entrepreneurs, you will learn about writing an effective business plan, website design strategies, choosing the right legal structure, proper business insurance, successful marketing plans, and much more. The fee is $90, add a business partner for $50. The event includes lunch for all participants. Register at www.Richmond.Score.org or 804350-3569. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the North Courthouse Road Library at 325 Courthouse Rd. in North Chesterfield. -- “How to Price Products & Services.” Nothing is more

critical to your small business’ success than your pricing decisions. This session covers tips and tools you can use to improve your pricing and profitability. You’ll learn how to calculate costs and break-even, different pricing methods, and ways to beat a low-price competitor. Register at www.Richmond.Score.org or 804-350-3569.

About Richmond SCORE SCORE provides no-cost, confidential advice and mentoring to start-ups and existing small business owners throughout the Richmond Region. SCORE mentors are all volunteers with significant senior executive and business ownership experience in a broad variety of disciplines, including marketing, finance, operations, management, logistics and many more, who volunteer their time to help small businesses in the Richmond area grow and prosper. Mentors are trained in counseling techniques and adhere to a strict code of ethics against any potential conflicts of interest. There are approximately 11,000 SCORE mentors in the U.S.

R-MC professor to discuss Boydton Institute today Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – The Ashland Museum and the Ashland Library have scheduled guest speakers for February and March. At 7 p.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 7), Dr. Alphine Jefferson, professor of History at RandolphMacon College, will talk about the Boydton Institute at the Ashland Library.. After R-MC moved to Ashland in 1868, the original R-MC building in Boydton was dormant. In 1878, the property was purchased and became the Boydton Institute to train African-American preachers and teachers. Dr. Jefferson will discuss

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the new college and some of its alumni. Free and open to the public. Nancy Hugo will discuss the Trolley Line trail, “One Wild Mile: The History and Natural Beauty of the Ashland Trolley Line,” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, at the Ashland Library. Both programs are free and open to the public.

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Registration underway for Hanover Humane’s 2018 Loving Critter Camp ASHLAND -- In July, Hanover Humane will once again offer its "Loving Critter Camp" for animal-loving children (rising second through fifth graders) during summer vacation. Hanover Humane has dedicated this educational program for children in honor of Diana Lynn Loving, one of Hanover Humane’s patrons. Through eyes of the children enrolled in “Loving Critter Camp,” Loving’s respect, love, and appreciation for animals will live on. "Loving Critter Camp" is the place where campers will learn about the animals that share our world from a knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff. Rising second through fifth graders will participate in age-appropriate lessons, crafts, and hands-on animal encounters that teach them respect and compassion for animal, and they also will learn how to provide a lifetime of care for animals. During Camp, children will encounter all sorts of creatures, large and small, and will handle a wide variety of friendly pets. They will examine animals, both domestic and exotic, and learn what it takes to care for these animals as pets. The children will have the

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tion addressing healthy living in the county, a plan that includes walking and bike paths where feasible when new developments are approved. “An active community, one that is engaged, is not only a healthy community but a strong community that strengthens interactions among residents and also enhances safety,” Maloney said. Some residents said they felt that plan might inhibit the county from funding other, in their minds, more important issues facing the county like secondary road upgrades and construction. Sidewalks and pedestrian paths are required in RS and RN zoning districts in the current plan, and Maloney said VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation) requires those components on new roads that can accommodate bike and pedestrian travel, but those requirements can be waived in certain situations like percentage of cost or safety concerns. “What this part of the plan really is intended to do is provide guidance for the

opportunity to meet individuals in the field such as animal trainers, animal handlers, etc., and will learn what it takes to work with these amazing creatures as pets. "Loving Critter Camp" is a five-day program, offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 23- 27, at Hanover Humane's facility in Ashland, located four miles north of Virginia Center Commons Mall. Nestled on five acres, Hanover Humane's facility has a full-service boarding and grooming kennel and a home equipped with a Wellness Clinic, a kennel, play yard, and wooded walking trails. Camp activities will be conducted both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. To better meet the needs of campers, course materials and activities have been arranged for rising second through fifth graders. There are a limited number of slots still available, and these slots will be filled on a first come/first paid basis. For more information on Hanover Humane's Loving Critter Camp July 2018 Session, and to obtain registration materials, email the coordinator at info@hanoverhumanesociety.org.

county to more strategically think how we implement these policies,” Maloney said. “It really is intended to be just a guide to help us make those strategic and critical decisions. It’s not a regulatory document. It’s a guideline.” Mary Lynn White sat with a group of supporters of the new section of the Comp Plan that addresses healthy living, including bike and walking trails. “I feel a need to speak in favor of that section,” White said. “As one group of us are here tonight, and been to every meeting for the last six weeks or six months, I’m excited that the county has been willing to include the language and guidance for thinking about how we can help our community be health-driven and safe,” White said.” There’s nothing that says the county has to spend money on this.” Other speakers voiced concerns regarding metrics used to evaluate planning decisions, and said more emphasis should be placed on the economic and social benefits of agriculture and rural properties and their contributions to the overall quality of life in Hanover. Another proposed change tweaks the

balance between commercial and residential balances in multi-use zones. Currently, the plan calls for a 35% commercial component, and the new plan raises that portion to 50%, an equal split with residential units. “There’s a desire amongst many individuals to be able to live closer to services and amenities and employment and reduce commuting times, so, again, this plan is aspirational. It doesn’t mandate anything but it provides opportunities for a variety of different types of development, economic development and employment and provides a variety of different development styles to suit existing and future residents,” Maloney said. He cited Rutland as an excellent example of a multi-use community, a master planned community. Several intersections known as commercial nodes in the county are slated to be zoned commercial, a change from their current agricultural designation. Maloney also outlined a thoroughfare plan that featured few revisions from the previous plan, removing two perspective roads on the map that are no longer needed see PLAN, pg. 12

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Senior Law Day offered to assist low income seniors HANOVER -- The Hanover Council on Aging is partnering with Senior Connections and Williams Mullen to provide free preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney and Advanced Directives for persons over 55 or those with a disability. Individuals or couples must meet low income guidelines. Appointments are limited to 16 persons. All participants must complete and submit preliminary documents to Senior

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Connections in order for paperwork to be prepared prior to the event date on March 13. Participants will be notified of the exact appointment time and location in Mechanicsville area (one-hour appointments will be scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m). Interested parties must contact Pat Giesen with Senior Connections at 804343-3059 or email pgiesen@youraaa.org for registration forms. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the managing editor

It’s become more than what’s in a name Granted, my Civil War knowledge came from the perspective of being raised in a state that separated from this one during the “War Between the States.” In the fifth and eighth grades, we were taught about West Virginia’s beginnings in 1863. As I recall (and it has been a long time), we didn’t study the war per se. Our history lessons focused on the North won. There wasn’t an emphasis on the military minds involved in those horrific battles. I’ve known people who did not agree with the South’s position, but were respectful of Gen. Robert E. Lee’s strategic prowess. The leadership of Hanover County Public Schools and the Hanover County School Board is seeking the input of residents on the topic of changing the schools’ names. To partici-

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n the spirit of transparency, I’ll start by using the old saying, “I don’t have a dog in that fight.” I did not attend Hanover County Public Schools, so I won’t offer an opinion at this time about changing the names of Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School. I’ve been reading and listening to the pros and cons about removing the Confederates’ names from the schools. Those who don’t want the names changed are vocal and passionate. I suppose the same could be said for those who think it’s time to step away from what they perceive as a stigma from the Civil War era -specifically slavery.

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pate, go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ CGMNYXQ. You have until Friday, Feb. 23, to tell school officials how you feel about the names. While some disagree with the survey (check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ mechlocal), the school district is attempting to get feedback from all county residents. Whatever your thoughts may be about changing the names of Lee-Davis and Stonewall Jackson, here is your chance to be heard. Let’s see how this proceeds in the next few weeks. In the meantime, if you are for or against changing the names, go to the survey site and express yourself. Some may think the school board is between a rock and a hard place with this issue, but seeking your input is a start.

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The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education and the Montpelier Ruritan Club will sponsor a forum featuring Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, school staff and principals, and elected officials, at 7 p.m. at 17205 Mountain Rd. in Montpelier. An update on the status of the school district, as well as what the future holds, will be presented. Residents are encouraged to attend and ask questions. For more information, call Dan Johnson at 804-883-7249.

Saturday, Feb. 10 The Independence Ruritan Club will host an All-You-Can-Eat Salt Fish Breakfast from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. to benefit The Arc of Hanover. Breakfast includes: salt herring fillets, scrambled eggs, bacon, spiced apples, cornbread, grits, coffee and orange juice only $9 for adults. The Ruritan Club Community House is located behind Independence Christian Church at 14033 Independence Rd. (off Route 54, west of Ashland). For more information, call 804-798-6579.

Thursday, Feb. 15 John M. Gandy Elementary School's annual Talent Show will be held during the school day (time to be announced) and 6 p.m. All students are invited to perform. If your child is interested in participating, permission forms may be picked up in the front office, music room, or art room and are due back by Wednesday, Jan. 31. For more information, contact mellenberger@hcps.us, or whales@hcps. us. The application period for The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology is open. Trade School classes are open to rising juniors and seniors, including courses in Automotive Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, HVAC, Carpentry, and Electricity. These courses will be three credits in the see EVENTS pg. 12

UPCOMING EVENTS

09 2018

Region 4B swim championships at SwimRVA 5:00 p.m.

10 2018

Region 4B wrestling championships at Powhatan H.S. 10:00 a.m.

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Atlee benefits from burst of PH mistakes By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – Patrick Henry’s boys basketball team had been playing catchup to visiting Atlee all night, and, as the game came to a close, it looked like the Patriots just might overtake the Raiders. Patrick Henry had closed to within five points with 1:51 left to play before disaster struck. First, a foul on Patriot player. Then a technical when the player reacted too strenuously in frustration with himself. Then, as referees were setting up the free throws, another Patriot player said something untoward to an Atlee player – then lunged at the Raider, leading to two more technical. On the line was Atlee’s Jayce Catterton, the player who was initially fouled, who faced eight straight free throws. Catterton was the perfect man for the job, sinking all eight to give the Raiders plenty of breathing room in their 64-54 win in the nightcap of a doubleheader at Patrick Henry Friday night. Before they slipped off the ledge, the Patriots had Atlee on its back foot. “It definitely helped us get a bit of a cushion. That was nice – especially late in the fourth quarter. It was good timing for us,” said Atlee boys head coach Rally Axselle. “When I subbed – I took three guys out, three

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Right, Atlee’s Tyler Warren (10) plows through a crowd of Patrick Henry defenders incuding Jamel Jackson (2) on the way to the basket in the Raiders’ 64-54 win over the host Patriots Friday. Warren finished with 13 points. Above, Patrick Henry’s Jamel Jackson (2) beats an Atlee defender to the basket. Jackson finished with 15 points.

starters out, we really had a big dip. … That gave them some momentum.” The Patriots – especially Devyn Coles – took advantage of the lapse “We turned it over. They got a few layups,” Axselle said. “I think Coles had a couple steals and got a couple of layups that got him going – and that’s the worst-case scenario, if he gets feeling good because he can really score the ball.” Catterton finished with a game-high 21 points. Tyler

Warren had 13 points and Andrew Cook had 12 for the Raiders. For Patrick Henry head boys basketball coach Randy

Anderson, it was a frustrating end to what might have been a stirring victory. “We had a shot,” Anderson said. “At the end, we fell apart

mentally. … We made some of going on, that you’ve always poor choices to say the least,” got to keep your composure.” The Patriots will continue to Anderson said. “Speaking of sports, you have to learn regardless of the situation, regardless see BURST, pg. 9

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Baxter wins district all-around gymnast title By Jonathan Howard For the Hanover Local MECHANICSVILLE – Following Friday night’s Class 1-4 Richmond District gymnastics championships, Patrick Henry’s Sierra Baxter felt a sense of relief. “I’m just glad my season isn’t over yet. … That’s the one thing, make it last as long as I can,” she said. Patrick Henry’s star senior moved on to the Region 4A championships this week winning the All-Around championship with a score of 35.6. She finished first in the balance beam and floor performance while finishing second in the parallel bars – despite coming back from a back injury. “I think that Sierra, and all my girls, have done really well,” said Patrick Henry head coach Madison Bray. “I’m proud of Sierra because she’s just come back from being on a leave from an injury, so her coming back in and doing as well as she has is great.” Baxter will be joined by teammates Ambra Eddleton (parallel bars) and Madison Spence (floor performance) at the regional championships, which will be held at Woodgrove High School in Purcellville Friday. Eddleton finished tied for seventh in her event with a score of 8.05, but will advance after after other qualifiers had to withdraw from the region meet. Spence likewise finished seventh with a score of 8.375, but advanced in the same fashion. Bray commended her qualifying athletes’ performances, but also gave a nod to freshman Savannah Philblad, who scored an 8.0 in the vault. “[Savannah] did exceptionally well in vault,” Bray said. “She’s new to the sport, so doing

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Above, Patrick Henry senior Sierra Baxter soars to a 9.545 score in her floor exercise in the Class 1-4 Richmond District gymnastics championships at Hanover High School Friday. Baxter won All-Around gymnast honors. Right, Judges watch as Hanover’s Sophie Vota heads for her landing in the vault. Vota competed in three events: parallel bars, balance beam and vault.

as well as she did, made me very proud.” Patrick Henry finished third in team standings with a score of 130.95, falling just 1.8 points behind country rival Hanover for the second-place finishing slot. Broadway High School won the event with a score of 135.15. Hanover’s region-qualifying performance of 132.75 came thanks to strong performances

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from Holly Johnson (33.875), Madison Klump (33.3) and Avery Herndon (30.925), who finished fourth, fifth and seventh, respectively, in the allaround competition. “They did wonderful. They come in to practice very prepared. They get it done, they get their stuff done then they go in and nail it in the meet,” said Hanover head coach Caitlin Berry. “Overall, this is exactly

how I wanted to end my season because all of the girls have done phenomenally and scored very well for their last meet.” Johnson, a talented freshman, finished first in the parallel bars with a score of 9.075. It was her highest for the season in the event, and she did it by using new techniques she had not yet used in competition. “I always get really nervous before competitions because I

don’t want to mess up, and I was extra nervous because it was regionals,” Johnson said. “I was really relieved when I didn’t fall.” Johnson also qualified for the region meet in the vault and was joined in the uneven bars by Klump (third with 8.55 points) and Sophie Vota (sixth with 8.15). Vota also qualified sixth in the balance beam event with a score of 8.375 while Kaley Wood (third with 8.95

points) and Johnson (sixth with 8.5) advanced in the floor performance. While Hanover moves on to the region meet as a team, it will be without any of the previously mentioned athletes, who will be taking part in a national cheerleading competition on the same weekend. Despite the team setback, Berry said they’ll get their chance in the future. “All of the girls who would qualify, they’re only freshmen and sophomores, so they definitely have next year to bring it back,” she said. At the Region 5B championships meet held at Deep Run High School Saturday, Lee-Davis gymnasts Brittney Blowers and Brianna Cappelli and Atlee’s Elizabeth Bosley qualified for the Class 5A state meet. Blowers and Cappelli tied for second in the floor performance with scores of 9.27. Bosley finished fourth in the uneven bars event with a score of 9.075. As a team, Lee-Davis finished the competition in third place with a score of 136.1 and Atlee finished in fourth at 133.25. Douglas Freeman won the event with a score of 142.65, and had athletes finish first allaround, on the uneven bars and in the floor performance. Jonathan Howard can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.

Yellow Jackets handle Guilford

Williams joins 1,000-point club By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – RandolphMacon’s men’s basketball team found itself in a bit of a demolition derby against visiting Guilford Saturday, and with all the banging on the court, tempers at times wore thin. One of the tempers that wore thing was that of junior forward Montese Adams, who sat out a good bit of the first half after drawing the first technical foul of his college career. But Adams regrouped and made his presence felt in the second half, being one of a quartet of Yellow Jackets to score in double figures in a 75-63 Old Dominion Athletic Conference victory over the Quakers in Crenshaw Gymnasium. Adams finished with 10 points and seven rebounds in

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pay for those poor choices: the player who picked up the two technicals was automatically ejected and must sit out the final week of Patrick Henry’s regular season. Ayers’ third quarter boost ASHLAND – Atlee’s girls found themselves in a dogfight in the opener of the doubleheader at Patrick Henry Friday night, trailing by a point at halftime, but a 24-point third quarter paced the Raiders to a 58-46 win over the Patriots.

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Randolph-Macon forward Darryl Williams (10) drives around a bank of Guilford defenders in the Yellow Jackets’ 75-63 victory over the visiting Quakers Saturday. WIlliams finished with 11 points.

the win. He said it was uncharacteristic of him to let the banging get to him. “We go through it every day in practice,” Adams said. “I’ll bang with Dan [Noe], Jon [Nowell], Fundy (David Funderburg) and vice versa, so we’re used to it. I guess today

my emotions got the best of me that one time.” He didn’t think he’d get back in the game, and settled for being cheerleader from the bench. But his exile did not last past intermission, and me made up for lost time, repeatedly beating Guilford players

for rebounds and getting points off second and third shots. Guard Buzz Anthony led the Yellow Jackets with 14 points. Forwards Darryl Williams and Daniel Noe added 11 apiece. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

Sophomore guard Kelly Ayer sparked Atlee’s thirdquarter burst, scoring 11 of her game-high 19 points in that span. She scored six more in the fourth quarter to help ensure Atlee preserved its lead. “We knew we were going to have to withstand the punch of Patrick Henry,” said Atlee head girls basketball coach Michael Townsend. “It’s [their] home court. The adrenaline’s flowing. I knew they were going to come at us strong in the first half – very early, anyway. “[Patrick Henry guard Jabryah] Haverkamp missed a lot of shots at Atlee. I told the girls, ‘She’s not missing those

shots. It’s home today, so she’s going to make some of the shots that she missed [then], which she did. So it kind of kept the game close a little bit early. We had to grind away, pick at it on defense.” Haverkamp led Patrick Henry with 12 points. Patrick Henry head basketball coach Philip Cobb said the Raiders scoring prowess from the outside forced the Patriots to spread out on defense – then made the Patriots pay. “They have a team of shooters,” Cobb said. “We did a great job – some of the best basketball that we’ve played – in that first half and did a good job of

protecting them with our twothree zone and getting out on shooters, but in the second half they got hot and knocked down some big shots. “Ayer had 11 points in that third quarter. They had three 3’s in that third quarter and forced us to come out of that two-three zone. They moved the ball around well and it definitely hurt us.” Addison Raso scored 12 points for the Raiders.

ASHLAND – The Yellow Jackets may have lost in a disappointing 84-77 effort against Emory & Henry Saturday, but they had no trouble finding something to celebrate: sophomore forward Kelly Williams, with her 19th double-double of the season, joined the 1,000point club early in the game. She reached the milestone faster than one of her most illustrious Yellow Jacket predecessors, Megan Silva. Silva – who finished her RandolphMacon career with more points (2,371), assists (700) and steals (446) than any player, male or female, in Old Dominion Athletic Conference history – reached the 1,000-point mark in her 56th game. Williams reached it in her 48th game. Williams wasn’t terribly impressed with the 1,000-point mark. She would rather have had the win. “It’s just 1,000 points. We

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Randolph-Macon sophomore forward Kelly Williams (50) takes a shot in the Yellow Jackets’ 84-77 loss to visiting Emory & Henry Saturday. Williams, who finished with 22 points and 23 rebounds, joined the 1,000-point club early in the game.

lost,” Williams said. “It’s not a great big deal that I scored my 1,000th point. It’s a bigger deal that we lost to Emory & Henry and now we’re tied for second instead of tied for first.”

0, Snavely 0, Weatherly 0. Totals 23 16-26 64. PATRICK HENRY — Coles 15, Ailor 3, Foster 0, Perry 6, Osuanah 0, Shelton 7, Jackson 15, Brown 8. Totals 22 7-11 54. Atlee 16 16 12 20 — 64 P. Henry 6 21 13 14 — 54 3-point goals: ATL: Catterton 2; PH: Coles, Ailor, Jackson.

Girls ATLEE — Babbs 0, Green 2, Ayer 19, Rucker 5, Moxson 6, Anna 0, Miler 3, Vandenhoff 2, Raso 12, Puttkamer 5, N. Youssef 0, A. Youssef 4. Totals 24 5-7 58 PATRICK HENRY — Rhodes 4, Draper 0, Miceli 2, Hughes 8, (At Patrick Henry) Havercamp 12, Deshazo 4, Mullins Boys 0, Smith 16. Totals 18 10-21 46. ATLEE (9-10) — Williams 8, Atlee 9 11 24 14 — 58 Miller 3, Oliver 3, Karabiac 2, Sutkus P. Henry 12 9 14 11 — 46 3, Warren 13, Smith 0, Catterton 3-point goals — ATL: Moxson 2, 21, Cook 12, Baitinger 0, Coleman Ayer, Rucker, Miller.

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Atlee’s Kelly Ayer (5) goes up to block a shot by Patrick Henry’s JaBryah Haverkamp (21) in the Raiders’ 58-46 win over the Patriots Friday.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, on the following ordinance being proposed for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 18-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 10-01, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE HANOVER COUNTY RECYCLING SERVICE DISTRICT PURSUANT TO VA. CODE SECTION 15.2-2400 AND FOLLOWING SECTIONS, BY THE ADDITION OF NEW PORTIONS OF THE RUTLAND AND PROVIDENCE SUBDIVISIONS. THE DISTRICT IS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE FOR AN ASSESSMENT FOR FUNDING OF SOLID WASTE COLLECTION IN THE NATURE OF RECYCLING SERVICE. THE ANNUAL TAX ASSESSMENT IS THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO FUND THE SERVICE, TO BE ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN THE SAME MANNER AS OTHER TAX LEVIES, PAYABLE BY EACH PROPERTY OWNER WITHIN THE DISTRICT, AND CONSTITUTING A LIEN ON EACH PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Zoning Appeals has set Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 7:00 P. M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following case, at which public comments will be accepted: A-5-17

SANDY HAHN, Request a Variance from Section 26-26. 1. (b) of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance, which specifies that dwellings in the A-1, Agricultural District, when located on a one hundred (100) foot ultimate rightof-way shall have a minimum front yard setback of one hundred (100) feet. The requested Variance is for 9.56 feet, which would allow a building lot to have a front yard setback of 90.44 feet. The property that is the subject of this request is zoned A-1, Agricultural District, consists of approximately 1.77 acre, and is located between the South line of Cedar Lane (State Route 623) and the north line of Rocky Ridge Road (State Route 648) approximately 355 feet west of their intersection, located in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT (GPIN 7768-278348) (PUBLIC HEARING)

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In general, changes to the text include: • Update population growth forecast assumptions • Update Community Facility planning based on new population growth forecasts • Addition of information from various studies, data sources and new policy initiatives • Addition of a reference to corridor alignment specifications for Atlee Station Road (Route 637) • Addition of a new section, Active and Healthy Living, with a goal of Hanover County being a community that supports the physical, social, and mental well-being of all its citizens to help create vibrant and safe places to live.

• Change the Agricultural designation to Commercial for an area on the south and west line of Pouncey Tract Road (State Route 271) between its intersection with Mile Branch Road (State Route 703) and the Goochland County Line • Change the Suburban General (1-4 dwelling units per acre) designation to Industrial for an area north of Virginia Crane Drive (State Route 821) at its intersection with Ashcake Road (State Route 657) • Change the Suburban General (1-4 dwelling units per acre) designation to Multi-Family (8-15 dwelling units per acre) for an area on the south line of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) east of its intersection with Meadow Drive (State Route 1120) • Enlarge the Commercial node designation at the intersections of Cold Harbor Road (State Route 156), Beulah Church Road (State Route 633), Crown Hill Road (State Route 632), and Rockhill Road (State Route 619)

Major Thoroughfare Plan • Eliminate a proposed Major Collector (100-ft ROW) from Woodside Lane (Town of Ashland Road) to Interstate 95 • Eliminate a proposed Minor Collector (60-ft ROW) east of the Chickahominy River from Meadowbridge Road (State Route 627) to Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) • Eliminate a proposed Minor Arterial (100-ft ROW) east of the Chickahominy River from Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Growth Management Conservation & Suburban Development Route 360) to Creighton Road (State Route 615) Plan Map • Expand the Suburban Service Area on the south and west line of Pouncey Tract Road (State Route 271) between its All other Comprehensive Plan maps have been updated to reﬂect intersection with Mile Branch Road (State Route 703) and existing conditions and proposed community facilities. the Goochland County Line The proposed changes are contained in the draft document dated November 16, 2017. Citizens may view the draft General Land Use Plan & Major Thoroughfare Plan Map Comprehensive Plan for Hanover County, Virginia, including all accompanying maps: General Land Use Plan • Density range for the Suburban General designation The office of the Hanover County Planning Department, changed from 1-4 dwelling units per acre to 1.5 to 3.5 located at the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover dwelling units per acre and the Suburban High designation Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, Monday through Friday, between changed from 4-8 dwelling units per acre to 3.5-8 the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., or: dwelling units per acre • Eliminate the Suburban Transitional (1-2 dwelling units per The Hanover county website at https://www.hanovercounty. acre) designation; areas with this designation on the 2012 gov/879/Comp-Plan-Update-2017-Draft-Items General Land Use Plan map re-designated as Suburban Facebook at www.facebook.com/2017CompPlan/ General with a recommended density range of 1.5-3.5 Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning dwelling units per acre Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The changes to the Comprehensive Plan maps include amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission following a series of community meetings and work sessions. The changes to the Comprehensive Plan maps are generally summarized as follows:

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, February 15, 2018, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZONINGS C-28-15(c), AM. 1-17, C FALLS II, L.L.C., ET AL. Request(s) to amend the conceptual plan for C-28-15(c), C Falls, L.L.C., et al., zoned RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, and RM(c), Multi-Family Residential District with conditions, on GPINs 7787-07-4029, 778706-0802, 7787-06-0279, 7787-05-0774, 7787-161009, 7777-96-4624, 7777-86-8580, 7777-85-7641, 7777-87-3089, 7777-97-2718, 7777-98-9007 and 7777-98-4439, consisting of approximately 179.38 acres, and located on the south line of Cedar Lane (State Route 623) at its intersection with Holly Hill Road (State Route 713) in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban Transitional (1-2 dwelling units per acre) and Suburban General (1-4 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit changes to the conceptual plan west of Holly Hill Road. The total number of dwelling units would remain at 404 units with a gross density of 2.25 dwelling units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) C-30-05(c), AM. 1-17, KRICKOVIC & ZIEGLER, L.L.C. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers approved with rezoning request C-30-05(c), AM. 1-15, Lindsay Meadows Homeowners Association, on GPIN 8717-91-3017, consisting of approximately 1.14 acres, zoned RC(c), Rural Conservation District with conditions, and located on the south line of Constance Hill Lane (State Route 2090) near the terminus of the cul-de-sac HENRY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would add Hardi-Plank exterior siding to the list of exceptions to the requirement for use of brick or stone on 50% of the exterior. (PUBLIC HEARING)

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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP-9-17, THE MCGURN COMPANY, INC. Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-174.1 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a fast food restaurant with a drive-through on GPIN 7787-34-0478 (part), consisting of approximately 0.82 acres, zoned M-2, Light Industrial District, and located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Greentop Center Drive (State Route 1024) and Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1) in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. (PUBLIC HEARING) ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS ORDINANCE 18-02, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGNS IN THE BUSINESS DISTRICTS AN ORDINANCE to amend the Hanover County Code, Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, Section 26-275, general requirements for signs in the business districts, to provide that general advertising signs may be permitted in the B-2, Community Business District as a Special Exception. (PUBLIC HEARING) ORDINANCE 18-03, EQUIPMENT STORAGE YARDS AN ORDINANCE to amend the Hanover County Code, Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, Section 26-20, Conditional Uses in the A-1, Agricultural District; Section 26-21, Special Exceptions in the A-1, Agricultural District; and Section 26-36, Special Exceptions in the AR-6, Agricultural Residential District, to provide that equipment storage yards are permitted as a Special Exception in those zoning districts, and to remove provisions permitting such use in the A-1, Agricultural District as a Conditional Use as part of a commercial landscaping operation. (PUBLIC HEARING) ORDINANCE 18-05, STANDARDS FOR HOME OCCUPATIONS AN ORDINANCE to amend the Hanover County Code, Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, Section 26-279, standards for home occupations, to provide greater flexibility on conditions related to the floor area, the number of nonresident employees, the number of required parking spaces, and the permitted vehicles for such use. (PUBLIC HEARING)

or practical. The director said the current proposal established the lowest rating for Hanover roads at a “D” level, meaning there are moderate delays at peak times at major intersections. The proposed plan lists current road projects slated for coming years that have acquired some form of funding, and a tally of roads needed where no monies have been located or allocated. Maloney emphasized the Comp Plan update, a process required by the Commonwealth every five years, is just a plan and is not a “regulatory document.” But resident Larnie Allgood, a regular attendee at board meetings, said the Comp Plan is often viewed as the deciding factor when cases are decided, and supervisors point to the document as more than just a guide. “I know the existing Comprehensive Plan was sometimes interpreted as being a mandate. I’ve sat here on numerous occasions and heard people say that the Comprehensive Plan allows it so we can’t say no,” Allgood said. The proposed plan also makes slight adjustment to land use guidelines for several zoning districts, Land use densities for Suburban General has been changed from a density range of 1 to 4 units per acre to 1.5 to 3.5 dwellings per acre. “Likewise, the Suburban High land use classification has changed from 4 units to 8 to 3.5

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2018-2019 school year and take three blocks in a student’s schedule. Transportation is provided to and from THCTT and lunch will be available for

units per acre,” Maloney said. The plan also proposes a new park in the Cold Harbor District, but one speaker questioned the wisdom of that vision. “Could you explain the overarching need for a park in the Cold Harbor District when the master plan clearly states we need guidelines for acres of parks in the county?” asked Hank Keiper. “Why take this historic area that is surrounded by federally protected wetlands?” “I think the overarching need is the need to provide recreational amenities closer to that population center and the ability to provide ball fields and other amenities to serve a population that really does not have any significant recreational areas in close proximity,” Maloney answered. Residents will have a chance to provide concerns or opinions at a public hearing scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 14. Once the board has considered concerns voiced by the public in direct communication or at the public hearing, the members can revise, refuse or adopt the proposed plan. Board chair Sean Davis he was pleased with the response to the meeting and said it provided one more step in the process. “I wanted the public to have input before we go to public hearing,” he said. “Some people may consider it overkill, but I consider transparency important. It also provides more information to board members as we consider this.”

students travelling for Trade School classes. Consult with the school counselor during individual academic planning meetings in January/February if interested in Trade School courses. Applications are due by Feb. 15.