HURRY--LAST CHANCE TO GET YOURSELF INTO OUR NEW DIRECTORY

We have received the following from the CVG Home Owners Board of Directors:

"We have 80+ names for the directory. If you have not returned your information sheets, please do so immediately. If you have someone or a company that wants to advertise in the directory, please let us know."

How to send in your information is on the form to the left. Click on the form to make it larger for easy reading and to print it.

MANDATORY WATER RESTRICTIONS ENACTED

Due to severe drought conditions, the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors approved the declaration of mandatory water-use restrictions at their Aug. 27 meeting. These restrictions will take effect on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The biggest water use in the county is attributable to lawn-irrigation systems. The ordinance for mandatory restrictions on use of public water requires that lawn watering be done only three times per week. This is sufficient to maintain healthy lawns and gardens, according to Chesterfield County Cooperative Extension.

In accordance with the Code of Chesterfield County, for Voluntary, Mandatory and Emergency Restrictions on Use of Public Water, users of the public water system shall limit their use of public water as follows: Chesterfield County’s Mandatory Public Water-Use Restrictions:Upon the declaration of mandatory public water use restrictions, users of the public water system shall limit their use of public water as follows:

(a) Decorative or landscape fountains. Water use is prohibited.

(b) Paved areas. Washing is prohibited except for immediate health and safety requirements.

(c) Swimming pools. Limit to filling and replenishing to maintain health and safety. All other uses are prohibited.

(d) Vehicle washing. Non-commercial washing is limited to one day per week using only hoses with an automatic shut-off nozzle. Commercial vehicle washing businesses are permitted to operate under normal conditions.

(e) Established landscaping and gardens. Watering is limited to three days per week by address. Addresses ending with an odd number may water only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Addresses ending with an even number and locations with no street number may water only on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Watering is prohibited on Mondays. Watering with buckets of up to five gallons per day is permitted any time.

(f) Vegetable gardens. Limit watering to any two days per week from 8 p.m. – 10 a.m. Watering by bucket is unlimited.

(g) New landscaping. All watering is permitted for the first 10 days after planting. Thereafter, the restriction for established landscaping and gardens shall apply.

(h) Golf courses. Watering restricted to Tuesday through Sunday between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. Greens are exempted from this restriction.

(i) Businesses. Limit to essential use only.

(j) Restaurants. No restrictions.

(k) All other consumption. Conservation by any means encouraged.

Any person who violates any provisions of this ordinance related to mandatory water use restrictions shall be subject to the following penalties:• For the first offense, violators shall be fined $100. • For the second offense, violators shall be fined $200. • For the third offense, violators shall be fined $400. • For the fourth offense, violators shall be fined $800. • For the fifth and each subsequent offense, violators shall be fined $1,600. • All fines shall be imposed on the violator’s next water bill.

To view the ordinance in its entirety, visit the Utilities Department’s Web site at chesterfield.gov/utilities or call the Chesterfield County Utilities Department at (804) 748-1291.

A ZONING AMENDMENT FOR CHESTER VILLAGE GREEN?

You may have noticed this sign which recently appeared at the corner of Chester Village Drive and Village Creek Drive and also on Village Garden Drive.

Not to worry. It has been determined that one home on Village Garden Drive was built closer to the street than allowed by the zoning. The variance will bring the home into compliance.

Details are available by calling 751-4700, then punch: **123.

UPDATE: REZONING OF ADJACENT PROPERTY BEFORE PLANNING COMMISSION

When it met on Tuesday, August 19, the Chesterfield County Planning Commission considered the following as part of its heavy work load:


In the Bermuda District, Emerson-Roper Companies, LLC requests rezoning Agricultural (A) to Community Business (C-3) with Conditional Use to permit multifamily use. The property consists of five acres and could accommodate as many as 60 apartment units. The property lies adjacent to the Chester Village Green development on Chester Village Drive across from Village Creek Drive.

Result: Request was deferred to the September Planning Commission meeting.

This is the property that Emerson bought on March 11. (See photo-map above; this property is outlined in red. Enlarge the map by clicking on it.) As the map shows, the new apartments will become part of the existing apartments.

To read our original story about this, enter "Emerson" in our Search Box in the Left Panel, at the top.

ASSAULT, ROBBERY ON CENTRE ST., CHESTER VILLAGE GREEN

Centre St., Chester Village Green, Tues., Aug. 2, late at night: while walking at this location, the victim was grabbed from behind and assaulted by the suspects, who demanded his property. During the assault, the victim’s wallet was taken. The suspects ran off after being observed by a witness. (From the Village News, 8-13-08.)

Be careful out there, neighbors!

HOA By-Law of the Week

This is the first in an occasional feature, entitled, "HOA By-Law of the Week".-----Click on the image to enlarge it.

HOW DO WE GET RID OF THE GEESE?

These beautiful Canada Geese were grazing happily on the green by the lake on 8-11-08. They are a beautiful nuisance, because they generously leave their "calling cards" all over this commons area --and these "calling cards" are messy and unsanitary for our children and pets playing in the grass, and for us, too.

Our problem: how do we "goose" the geese humanely and safely, so that they will leave our area, at least until next year. If you know of a way to do this, send your suggestion to our Home Owners Asso. (HOA) Board by clicking on the link below:

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SUBMIT SUGGESTIONS and REQUESTS TO OUR HOA BOARD

You may submit suggestions, requests, etc. to our Home Owners Association (HOA) Board of Directors by simply clicking on the "comments" word at the bottom of this item, OR by clicking on the following link:
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You may also contact the Association Manager, Florence Harrison, at 356-7999, or by mail at Chester Village Green Asso., P. O. Box 835, Chesterfield, VA 23832, or by email to: cvghoa@gmail.com

Her main responsibilities will be the monthly billing, keeping the financial records and handling the day to day operations of the HOA.

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N-S PARKWAY POSITIONS STATED TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

According to the Aug. 6 edition of the Village News, on July 30, Dr. Robert Owens, president, presented the Chester Community Association's (CCA) position on the new North-South Parkway to the county Board of Supervisors. The CCA is asking for a design for this four lane, divided road that would include lower speeds (30 - 35 MPH), roundabouts at intersections, pedestrian accessibility, and provide space for a state-of-the-art walking trail.

Our Supervisor, Dorothy Jaeckle, agrees with the CCA's assessment of the road design and is optimistic about the outcome of the design.

The road will border our Chester Village Green development.

Click on the photo to enlarge the map of the road.