Experience the brew sampler at DBBC and hear some solo acoustic jams by Brian Chandler, Saturday, February 28th, 8 -11pm. Brian orginates from Staunton, VA. Check out one of Brian’s many original tunes such as “big JoKer”
Event Date: Saturday 28th of February 2009 08:00 PM
Location/Address: at the intersection of Rt 151 and Rt 664, 200 Mosby’s Run, Roseland, VA 22967
Contact Telephone Please call 434.361.1001-www.dbbrewingcompany.com for more information
Roseland / Beech Grove
Nelson County, Virginia
Members of The Wintergreen Wine Club recently had and Iberian Wine Dinner (Spanish and Portuguese influenced food) at Devils Backbone Brewery in Nelson County at the foot of Wintergreen Mountain. The wine club was formed a little over 10 years ago, with 8 to 9 dinners a year.
The club’s president, Stu Harvey, says though many times they will taste Virginia wines they will often sample others from around the world. Harvey moved to Virginia around 13 years ago and started the club not long after that.
The meal itself was superb, including potato and chorizo empanada with Bodegas Olvena Cabernet Sauvignon Crianza, Spanish Country Fried Rabbit with Rentas de Fincas Rioja Reserva. Bread Pudding & Walnut Brittle with Bodegas Toro Albala Pedro Ximenez Grand Reserve 1979. A ‘reserve’ tasting showcasing wines of distinction.
As part of the evening, Eric Miller, co-owner of Romero and Miller Wine Searchers/Importers was a guest speaker to discuss the wines served.
There is still time to donate to Nelson County Food Pantry on Monday, March 16th at Devils Backbone Brewing Company. As we continue the “GRAND OPENING” week, the Hot Jam Band, a favorite by many locals in Nelson County are playing their old standards,jazz, blues, pop, and classic rock at DBBC, Monday evening, March 16th, 7-9pm. Remember we are accepting donations along with DBBC donating 25% of food sales and non-alcoholic beverages to the Nelson County Food Pantry.
Event Date: Monday 16th of March 2009 07:00 PM
Location/Address: at the intersection of Rt 151 and Rt 664, 200 Mosby’s Run, Roseland, VA 22967
Contact Telephone Please call 434.361.1001-www.dbbrewingcompany.com for more information
It’s official! Devils Backbone Brewing Company is having their long awaited “GRAND OPENING”. It’s starts on Monday, March 16th with the Nelson County Food Pantry fundraiser-Neighbors helping Neighbors! There is and has been an increasing demand for more support in the food pantry. Nelson County Food Pantry along with DBBC welcome donations all day. In addition, DBBC is donating 25% of food sales and non-alcoholic beverages to the Nelson Food Pantry. DBBC starts the fun week with Kim & Jimbo Cary playing their bluegrass & local strings on Monday 4-6pm.
Event Date: Monday 16th of March 2009 04:00 PM
Location/Address: at the intersection of Rt 151 and Rt 664, 200 Mosby’s Run, Roseland, VA 22967
Contact Telephone Please call 434.361.1001-www.dbbrewingcompany.com for more information
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT
7:15pm – 8:00pm
Ballroom dance lessons taught ongoing at The Nelson Center every Monday Night. $30 per person for the month. (Nelson County High School students are $20) No Partner Required. The last Monday of every month is our practice dance which starts at 7:30. The practice dance is open to everyone, even if you didn’t take that month’s classes. Light refreshments provided. For more information call Lisa at 540/353-3036.
Event Date: Monday 2nd of March 2009 07:15PM
Location/Address: The Nelson Center
Contact Telephone Please call 540/353-3036 for more information
The second session of The Wintergreen Nature Foundation’s Living With the Planet with meteorologist Jeff Halverson has been postponed till Saturday March 28 at 7:00 pm. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you then. Don’t miss the third session in this series: Alternative Energy- A Panel Discussion on March 14 at 7:00 pm at the Rockfish Valley Community Center. This will feature both national and regional experts. See The Wintergreen Nature Foundation’s website www.twnf.org for details.
PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Present: Ms. Philippa Proulx, Ms. Emily Hunt, Mr. Mike Harman, Ms. Linda
Russell, Mr. Mike Tapager and Mr. Tommy Bruguiere (Board Liaison)
ELECTION OF OFFICERS 2009 – Commissioners voted 5-0 (Mr. Tapager absent) to
elect Ms. Proulx, Chair; Ms. Hunt, Vice Chair; and Ms. Betty Fortune,
Recording Secretary.
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION/MS. WANDA BALLOWE – The applicant has applied to
divide 4.57 acres into two equal sized lots. The property is located in
Horseshoe Mountain Subdivision, Phase I, Lot 7 on Rhue Hollow Road (Rt.
628). With no Public Comment, Commissioners voted 5-0 (Mr. Tapager absent)
to approve the preliminary subdivision.
DISCUSSION/FISHER AUTO PARTS – Mr. Boger reported that the applicant (Ms.
Maxine Small) has submitted a request to construct a 28′ x 38′ (1,064 sq ft)
addition to the rear of the building at 2677 Rockfish Valley Highway in
Nellysford. Noting no issues with the proposed addition to be used for
storage with no additional paving required, Mr. Boger asked for permission
to approve the addition administratively. Ms. Proulx reported that the
Commission has received a legal opinion with an interpretation that Article
13 of the Zoning Ordinance requiring a complete site plan, applies only to
new development. When the applicant is an existing business, Section 12
applies which requires a scale drawing and can be approved administratively.
Commissioners referred the Fisher Auto Parts addition to the Zoning
Administrator for review.
DISCUSSION/KINGSWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH – Mr. Boger reported that the applicant
has submitted a request to construct a fellowship hall on property located
on Rt. 668 in Arrington. He noted that the situation is the same as Fisher
Auto Parts previously discussed and could be administratively approved. Mr.
Boger said that this case, however, will require application for a variance
from the Board of Zoning Appeals for the rear-yard setback. Commissioners
agreed and referred the application to the Zoning Administrator for review.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE/CABINS – Ms. Russell said that the
question came up at the public hearing of how the conditions applied to
approval of a cabin could be conveyed to a new owner. Ms. Hunt said that a
way to apply conditions with other permits is needed as the conditions do
not seem to convey to new owners. Mr. Boger said that the county can place
a restrictive covenant on the deed. Ms. Proulx agreed, noting that if the
conditions are on the deed, at least the new owner would be aware of them.
Mr. Harman said that the term “temporary” should be clarified so that
someone does not live full-time in the cabin and then move out for one week
to call it temporary. After discussion, Commissioners agreed to revise the
definition to read, “Cabin: A single, permanent detached unit, which may or
may not contain cooking facilities, and/or electric service, and/or bathroom
facilities, dedicated to temporary occupancy of not more than 180 days per
calendar year for purposes of recreation, education or vacation. Rental
properties meeting the above description shall be considered cabins.” After
further discussion, Commissioners directed staff to consult with the County
Attorney on whether a restrictive covenant can be placed on the deed.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS/ZONING & SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE/FAMILY DIVISIONS – After
discussion, Commissioners voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the following
Zoning and Subdivision amendments (changes in all caps):
Section 4-2 (Zoning Ordinance)
4-2 LOTS ALLOWED and area regulations (Lots Allowed replacing Division
Rights)
4-2-1 “A parcel of record in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of
Nelson County on the effective date of this subsection (June 1, 2007) MAY BE
DIVIDED INTO NO MORE LOTS THAN ARE PROVIDED IN THE CHART BELOW. (Note: No
changes proposed to the chart which is:
0-5 acres 2 lots allowed
5-10 acres 3 lots allowed
10-15 acres 4 lots allowed
15-20 acres 5 lots allowed
20-25 acres 6 lots allowed
25-35 acres 7 lots allowed
35-45 acres 8 lots allowed
45-55 acres 9 lots allowed
55-65 acres 10 lots allowed
65-75 acres 11 lots allowed
75 acres has additional lots allowed provided each additional lot created
is 20 acres or more in size.)
“At the time of division, the owner of the parcel so divided shall designate
the number of LOTS into which each parcel so divided may be further divided
pursuant to this section. No such division or adjustment of boundary lines
or any other reconfiguration of a parcel shall increase the number of LOTS
which may be created.”
“Each plat of survey reflecting a division or adjustment of boundary line or
any other reconfiguration of a parcel shall provide therein: (i) the
original number of LOTS ALLOWED FOR THE PARCEL, together with appropriate
instrument number references; (ii) the number of LOTS RESULTING FROM this
division; and (iii) the ALLOCATION OF ANY remaining LOT RIGHTS AMONG THE
NEWLY CREATED LOTS.”
Section 2. Definitions (Subdivision Ordinance)
“Subdivision: A parcel of land which has been subdivided into smaller
parcels or lots for the purpose, either immediate or future, of transfer of
ownership or building development. The term “subdivision” includes FAMILY
DIVISIONS, “re-subdivision”, and, when appropriate to the context, shall
relate to the process of subdividing or the land subdivided.”
Section 3-2 Exceptions to Review by Commission
(4) “A single division of a tract or parcel of land for the purpose of sale
or gift to a member of the immediate family of the property owner IF THE
PROPERTY OWNER AGREES TO PLACE A RESTRICTIVE COVENANT ON THE SUBDIVIDED
PROPERTY THAT WOULD PROHIBIT THE TRANSFER OF THE PROPERTY TO A NONMEMBER OF
THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS. Any parcel thus created
having less than five (5) acres shall have a right-of-way of no less than
thirty (30) feet wide providing ingress and egress to and from a dedicated
recorded public street. Only one such division shall be allowed per family
member, and shall not be for the purpose of circumventing this ordinance.
For the purpose of this subsection, a member of the property owner’s
immediate family is defined as any person who is a natural or legally
defined OFFSPRING, STEPCHILD, SPOUSE, SIBLING, GRANDCHILD, GRANDPARENT, OR
PARENT OF THE OWNER. It shall be noted on the plat and in the deed that this
is a family division of property pursuant to this subsection.
REVIEW/AMENDMENT TO COMMICATION TOWER ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 20 (ZONING
ORDINANCE) – Mr. Boger presented a draft ordinance and after discussion,
Commissioners agreed to establish a subcommittee to work on a review and
recommendation to the full Commission. Ms. Russell and Mr. Tapager agreed
to serve as the subcommittee with Mr. Boger as staff.
MARCH MEETING – Commissioners agreed to discuss the following items at their
March 25th meeting – Small Wind Energy, Cabins, Communication Towers and
development of standards for a “complete” application.
Meeting adjourned.
Lovingston
Nelson County, Virginia
Updated 4:01 pm
Late this afternoon, Nelson County Sheriff David Brooks said Noles had been charged in Albemarle County with two additional counts of taking indecent liberties with a minor. Noles’ bond has been revoked and he is now being held without bond in Albemarle County.
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NCL’s Web Edition has confirmed that 22 year old, Richard Seely Noles of Charlottesville, was arrested by Nelson County authorities on Tuesday of this week. “He was charged with felony computer solicitation of a juvenile,” says Nelson County Sheriff David Brooks. The sheriff goes on to say that school officials became aware of the situation on Friday of last week and immediately began an aggressive investigation. On Monday the Nelson Sheriff’s Department started their investigation with the arrest the following day. “Mr. Noles is charged with soliciting a child of at least 15 years old, but less than 18,” the sheriff adds.
Wednesday night authorities served a search warrant at Noles’ home Charlottesville and took items including; 2 computers, clothes, bed linens , cell phone, one Scandisk, one digital camera, one thumb drive and four DVD’s. All of the property taken by police will be analyzed.
Noles began as track coach and alternative education teacher at Nelson County High School in August of 2008. Before that he was in the Charlottesville / Albermarle system.
He has been released on a $2,500.00 unsecured bond with and initial court appearance scheduled for March 12, 2009
It’s here! Tell all of your friends, get the kids out of school early, phone grandma and grandpa! Well, okay, maybe that’s a bit of an overkill ….But, the March 2009 issue of Nelson County Life Magazine is being delivered today in Nelson and throughout the entire area! Our very popular electronic edition will be up later today just to your upper right! Enjoy!
Spring is just around the corner, but the air is still chilly. Relax by the cozy fire while listening to Gary Randal’s accoustic folk & rock sounds at DBBC, March 15th 2-5pm.
Event Date: Sunday 15th of February 2009 02:00 PM
Location/Address: at the intersection of Rt 151 and Rt 664, 200 Mosby’s Run, Roseland, VA 22967
Contact Telephone Please call 434.361.2525 – www.dbbrewingcompany.com for more information
