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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 14 1948 PC MinutesAlbemarle County Planning Commission r MI nutes of Meeti ng of May 14, 1948. Members present were Messrs. Bain, Randolph, Johnson, Birdsong, Tayloe and Robinson and Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Simmons. Mr. Randolph reported on the two previous meetings of the zoning committee. Dr. Birdsong suggested that members of the commission make personal calls upon individuals in their communities, explain the detai 1 s of the zoning proposals and their purposes, and interest them in coming to the public meeting that will follow. Mrs. Smith and Mr. Randolph reported on the meetings called in Greenwood, Covesville, North Garden and Free Union by Mr. W. B. Christian of Ivy for the purpose of forming the so— called "Citizens Protective Association" whose first purpose appears to be organizing opposition to zoning. Mr. Robinson recommended that members of the com— mission attend all of the community meetings to learn exactly what objections may be raised. Mr. Tayloe suggested that as a result of stimulation of thinking on the subject of zoning, all facts are discovered,in which event there will be no doubt about the ultimate outcome. After full discussion it was decided to prepare a fui i information campaign to carry to the public before making any recommenda'tl ons to the supervisors. Secretary was directed to so Inform the supervisors. Secretary was asked to write to Richmond for 1000 copies of Dollars and Sense, and a supply of the outline of the proposed Highway Ordinance. Secretary is also to assemble — from Richmond, the Extension Division and any other sources, reliable information that may be used to supplement materials on hand for an education campaign. Mrs. Smith was asked to bring back from Loudoun further material on their zoning experiences, and results of the ordinance now in effect there. Secretary was directed to write W. S. Christian invik ing him and his central committee to attend next meeting of tlannigg Commission. William B. Speck of the League of Virginia Counties Is also to be invited to attend. There being no further business, the meeting ad— journed. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Landon Simmons Secretary.