Town of Mineral
Post Office Box 316
102 E. First Street
Mineral, VA 23117
540-894-5100
Email: mineral@louisa.net

Minutes of Town of Mineral Council
Public Hearing
Sarkis Satian Planned Unit Development
7:00 p.m.

Roll Call

Roy Payne made a motion to open the public hearing. William Thomas seconded the motion. Motion passed 6/0 with None voting in the negative.

The Developer gave a short presentation touching on the highlights of the project.

Jimmie Dodd stated that his wife's family had always lived on Albemarle Avenue. He and his wife also built their home on Albemarle Avenue. If there was anyone that can complain about the proposed project, it would be them. Mr. Dodd and his wife are for this project and believe this to be a great benefit for the Town.

Ed Kube fully support s the PUD, the County has used the PUD and believes that the council has done a great job. He wants the Council to look hard at that the applicants information that he is bringing to you. One concern is not all roads will be state maintained. If the roads are not state maintained then they are relying on the home owners association to take care of these. Another concern is about the lagoon, the statement should be given to the Council stating that the lagoon is safe. The sewer system is not large enough to handle the sewer now; the developer should help with the cost of an upgrade for the sewer system.

Mr. Satian addressed the Council and gave a brief history of the property.

Mayor, Edwin Keller asked if there was anyone else wishing to speak. No further comments for the public.

Roy Payne made a motion to close the public hearing. William Thomas seconded the motion. Motion passed 6/0 with None voting in the negative.

Bernice Wilson-Kube said she presented a list of 29 concerns to the committee and not all of her concerns were addressed. One of her main concerns is the density. She believes the first lots that should be gotten rid of should be the locked lots. In order for her to vote on this she is asking that all the streets be state maintained. The applicant should be responsible for any money for water and sewer. The commercial code should be looked at. It is required that 30% should be opened and the developer is short on this. These items must be addressed before she votes.

Mr. Harper stated that as far as the code is concerned the commercial property is zoned commercial and would allow all uses that are listed. As for the 8 acres short of the open 30% that is specified in the PUD, the committee agreed that with the sidewalks being built to Walton Park, this would provide connectivity to the park. It has been the desire of Council and Mineral citizens that the park be greater utilized.

William Thomas asked what the reason is for the easements?

Julia Skare with Draper Aden answered due to the size of the lots an easement would be the best option. This is a fairly normal procedure.

Draper Aden stated that they were going to pay all the connection of the water and sewer.

Mrs. Wilson-Kube asked if this could be put in writing. Draper Aden stated that this could be done.

The Mayor asked if the homeowner association would be responsible for the snow removal and grass cutting of the green areas.

Julia Skare answered that yes the homeowner association would be responsible.

Dr. Thomas asked if any of the easement lots are included in Phase 1.

Julia Skare stated that none of the easement lots are include in phase 1.

William Thomas made a motion to put this item on the agenda for a vote at the April 9th meeting, with the understanding all studies and requirements specified will be adhered to. Roy Payne seconded the motion. Motion passed 6/0 with None voting in the negative.

Motion to adjourn made by Roy Payne seconded by William Thomas. Motion passed 6/0 with None voting in the negative.