Planning & Zoning June 19
At its June 19 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission postponed one request, reported negotiations on two and finalized a change requested by Walmart in Florence.
Public Library Board June 17
The Public Library Board developed the acronym CARES to encompass its core values: Community, Access, Respect, Empowerment and Stewardship. The report also focuses on the proposed Archive & History Center, Petersburg residents’ continued frustration over their local branch and possible sales and purchases of property.
Public Library Board April 15
The Library Board continued discussions and public comment regarding the Chapin Memorial Library, progress on the Walton branch construction project, Drees Homes’ land use proposal and the need to present a variety of perspectives via periodicals available in the library.
Public Library Board March 18
The Library Board considered a purchase proposal from Drees to develop condonimiums on land in Hebron currently owned by the library. Other issues concerned the Chapin Memorial Library serving the Petersburg area and temporary closure of the Walton branch as construction nears completion.
Public Library Board February 19
The board, with input from residents, Judge Executive Gary Moore and County Administrator Matthew Webster, continued discussion of how best to serve the residents of Petersburg and Bellevue Bottoms through the Chapin Memorial Library.
Planning & Zoning December 6 & 20
The Planning Commission considered proposals allowing multi-family developments, grocery store development, cell tower installation and various changes in zoning for other purposes.
Public Library Board November 20
Public comment time (15 minutes in total) is provided at the beginning of the meeting. The concerned citizens from Petersburg appeared again en masse regarding the Chapin Memorial Library (CML). The group met with the library director on 11/6.
Planning & Zoning September 20 & October 4
Planning & Zoning is discussing changes to allow further retail and apartment development throughout the county. Public input is critical and welcome. Note committee, action and public hearing dates.
Public Library Board September 18
In the public comment section of the meeting, the BCRP Local Issues Subcommittee Chairman, Randy Stigall, made the following public comment expressing concern with the Library’s involvement with the American Library Association (ALA) and its radically Marxist president:
Planning & Zoning September 5
Results of Planning and Zoning votes, future votes and public hearings regarding changes to land use in Florence, Burlington, Walton and elsewhere. One public hearing involves countywide changes to subdivision regulations.