HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 13 1946 PC MinutesALBEMARLE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING
September 13th, 1946
There were present at this meeting Mr. Tayloe, Mrs.
Simmons, Mr. Scott, Mrs. Gordon Smith, Mr. Cockrell, Mr. Haden
and Mrs. Nunnaily. xxx
The Secretary read the letter from Governor Tuck
which contained the s,.ggestion that the oil industries imprint
on their outside posters used for advertising campaign
suggestions as to the show places, scenic attractions, and
historic ppots in the different states. Mrs. Nunnally
was instructed to write a letter to the Governor stating
that this planning commission wished to go on record as
disapproving of this plan as they were not in favor of
any out door advertising which would mar the beauty of
the scenery along the highways.
Mrs. Smith suggested that a co17 of the letter
be sent to the garden clubs stating that we would cooperate
with them in their efforts to eleminate rorFdside advertising
entirely except where pertaining to directional signs.
The school situation was discussed and Mrs. Smith
volunteered to see Mr. Graham and let us know what the
present status of the problem is. Mr. Cockrell reported
that the School Board had requested a meeting with the Board
of Supervisors.
A report was made on the meeting of the C and 0
Railroad and Southern officials to discuss a joint station.
It was stated that due to the crossing of the railroads
the C and 0 engineers could not figure any solution to
this problem.
Mr. Haden :suggested that Mrs. NunnaJly contact
the Home Demonstration Agent and go before all the clubs in
the county and present the question of zoning to them and find
out what their reaction would be.
Mrs. Smith said she would talk to the Garden Clues
and try to enlist their assistance in this project.
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
Secretary.
xxx A letter was read from the Leaguehof Virginia Municipalities
suggesting we attend a meeting held at Virginia Beach on Sept 22nd.
The commission did not think it necessary for any member to
attend this meeting.