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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 19, 2019
ORDINANCE111919-1AUTHORIZINGTHEGRANTING OF A NEW
VARIABLE WIDTH DAM AND STORMWATER MAINTENANCE
EASEMENTTO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE ROANOKE COUNTY
PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD,LOCATED AT 500 TITAN TRAIL(TAX MAP
NOS. 76.20-06-16.00-0000; 86.07-01-01.00-0000; 86.08-04-33.00-0000),
IN THE WINDSOR HILLSMAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
AND
AUTHORIZING AMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, FOR THE
HIDDEN VALLEY REGIONAL STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
FACILITY, BETWEEN ROANOKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD
AND THE ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WHEREAS, in 2002, pursuant to the Roanoke Valley Regional Storm Water
Management Master Plan, and with the Roanoke County Public Schools’permission, the
Countyconstructed a regional storm water management facility (the “Regional Facility”),
which is located on the property of Hidden Valley High School at 500 Titan Trail, Roanoke,
VA 24018; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Facility includes adam that is regulated by the Virginia
Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Dam Safety and Floodplain
Management; and
WHEREAS, since its construction of the Regional Facility, the County, with the
Public Schools’permission, has inspected and maintained the Regional Facility; and
WHEREAS, the Countyis presently willing to continue to inspect and assist the
Public Schoolsin maintaining the Regional Facility, and the School Board desiresforthe
Countyto continue to do so; and
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WHEREAS, the School Board and the Countyhave agreed that the School Board
should convey an easement to the County to enable the Countyto continue to perform
such inspections and maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on November 6, 2019, and
the second reading washeld onNovember 19, 2019.
BE IT ORDAINEDby the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1.That the receipt of a new variable width dam and stormwater maintenance
easement on property located at 500 Titan Trail (Tax Map Nos. 76.20-06-16.00-
0000; 86.07-01-01.00-0000; 86.08-04-33.00-0000), in the Windsor Hills
Magisterial District, from the Roanoke County Public School Board, is hereby
authorized and approved.
2.That the County Administrator, or any Assistant County Administrator, either of
whom may act, are authorized to execute,deliver and record the deed and a
memorandum of understandingthat sets forth the County’s and the School
Board’s responsibilities, and any other documents on behalf of the County, and
to take all such further action as any of them may deem necessary or desirable
in connection with this project.
3.That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect uponits final passage.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTERON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2019
ORDINANCE 111919-2APPROVING AGREENWAY EASEMENT TO
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY ON
PROPERTY OWNED BY MATTIE OLIVER BOWER(TAX MAP NO.
036.00-01-03.00-0000) FOR PURPOSE OF THE HINCHEE TRAIL
WHEREAS, the Hinchee Trail is anidentified project in the 2018 update to the
Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan as a recreational connection between the Hanging Rock
Battlefield Trail and Carvins CoveNatural Reserve; and
WHEREAS,Mattie Oliver Bower has agreed to provide a fifty foot (50’)wide
greenway easement for the Hinchee Trailover a portion of her property located at 1904
Timberview Road, Tax Map No. 036.00-01-03.00-0000, in exchange for $1,065;and
WHEREAS, the approval of this easement is the final step in completing the grant
process for the Hinchee Trail project; and
WHEREAS, the easement cost will be reimbursed by fifty percent (50%)by the
Virginia Land Conservation Fund (VLCF)grant in the amount of $532.50; and
WHEREAS, the remaining $532.50is available through the Roanoke County
matching funds in the grant project account; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter requiresthat the
acquisition and conveyance of real estate interests be accomplished by ordinance; the
first reading forthis ordinance was held on November 6, 2019. The second reading of this
ordinance was held on November 19, 2019.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTERON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2019
ORDINANCE 111919-3APPROVING AGREENWAY EASEMENT TO
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY ON
PROPERTY OWNED BY DAVID L. KINSEY AND FRANK C. KINSEY
(TAX MAP NO. 025.00-01-08.00-0000) FOR PURPOSE OF THE
HINCHEE TRAIL
WHEREAS, the Hinchee Trail is identified project in the 2018 update to the
Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan as a recreational connection between the Hanging Rock
Battlefield Trail and Carvins CoveNatural Reserve; and
WHEREAS,the Kinsey family has agreed to provide a fifty foot (50’)wide
greenway easementfor the Hinchee Trailover a portion of their property located at 0
Timberview Road, Tax Map No. 025.00-01-08.00-0000, in exchange for $2,900;and
WHEREAS, the approval of this easement is the final step in completing the grant
process for the Hinchee Trail project; and
WHEREAS, the easement cost will be reimbursed by fifty percent (50%)by the
Virginia Land Conservation Fund (VLCF)grant in the amount of $1,450; and
WHEREAS, the remaining $1,450.00 is available through the Roanoke County
matching funds in the grant project account; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter requiresthat the
acquisition and conveyance of real estate interests be accomplished by ordinance; the
first reading forthis ordinance was held on November 6, 2019. The second reading of this
ordinance was held on November 19, 2019.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTERON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2019
ORDINANCE 111919-4APPROVING AGREENWAY EASEMENT TO
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY ON
PROPERTY OWNED BY GARNETTE A. STEWART(ALSO KNOWN OF
RECORD AS GARNETTE ANN LAYNE ROSS) (TAX MAP NO. 036.00-
01-04.02-0000) FOR PURPOSE OF THE HINCHEE TRAIL
WHEREAS, the Hinchee Trail is anidentified project in the 2018 update to the
Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan as a recreational connection between the Hanging Rock
Battlefield Trail and Carvins CoveNatural Reserve; and
WHEREAS,Garnette A. Stewarthas agreed to provide a fifty foot (50’)wide
greenway easement for the Hinchee Trailover a portion of her property located at 1975
Virginia Deer Road, Tax Map No. 036.00-01-04.02-0000, in exchange for $7,400;and
WHEREAS, the approval of this easement is the final step incompleting the grant
process for the Hinchee Trail project; and
WHEREAS, the easement cost will be reimbursed by fifty percent (50%)by the
Virginia Land Conservation Fund (VLCF)grant in the amount of $3,700; and
WHEREAS, the remaining $3,700is available through the Roanoke County
matching funds in the grant project account; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter requiresthat the
acquisition and conveyance of real estate interests be accomplished by ordinance; the
first reading forthis ordinance was held on November 6, 2019. The second reading of this
ordinance was held on November 19, 2019.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTERON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2019
ORDINANCE 111919-5APPROVING AGREENWAY EASEMENT TO
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY ON
PROPERTY OWNED BY TU ANH AND REBECCA R. TRAN (TAX MAP
NOS. 036.00-01-04.01-0000 AND 036.00-01-04.00-0000) FOR PURPOSE
OF THE HINCHEE TRAIL
WHEREAS, the Hinchee Trail is anidentified project in the 2018 update to the
Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan as a recreational connection between the Hanging Rock
Battlefield Trail and Carvins CoveNatural Reserve; and
WHEREAS,the Tran family has agreed to provide a fifty foot (50’) wide greenway
easement for the Hinchee Trailover a portion of their property located at 0 Virginia Deer
Road, Tax Map Nos.036.00-01-04.01-0000 and 036.00-01-04.00-0000, in exchange for
$1,900;and
WHEREAS, the approval of this easement is the final step in completing the grant
process for the Hinchee Trail project; and
WHEREAS, the easement cost will be reimbursed by fifty percent (50%)by the
Virginia Land Conservation Fund (VLCF)grant in the amount of $950; and
WHEREAS, the remaining $950is available through the Roanoke County
matching funds in the grant project account; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter requiresthat the
acquisition and conveyance of real estate interests be accomplished by ordinance; the
first reading forthis ordinance was held on November 6, 2019. The second reading of this
ordinance was held on November 19, 2019.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2019
ORDINANCE 111919-6REZONINGAPPROXIMATELY 3.50ACRES TO
REMOVE PROFFERED CONDITIONS FROM PROPERTY ZONED C-2C
(HIGH INTENSITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT WITH CONDITIONS),AND
GRANT A SPECIAL USE PERMITFOR RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY ON
PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE 6500 BLOCK OF MERRIMAN ROAD
(TAX MAP NO. 097.01-02-12.00-0000), CAVESPRING MAGESTERIAL
DISTRICT
WHEREAS, in 1988, this property(located near the 6500 block of Merriman Road,
Tax Map No.097.01-02-12.00-0000) was rezoned from M-1(Light Industrial District)to B-2
(General Commercial District), with eight proffered conditions,for the purposes of
constructing a neighborhood shopping center; and
WHEREAS, the neighborhood shopping center was never constructed; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public hearing on
this matter on November 4, 2019and subsequently recommended approval of the
proposed rezoning and special use permit; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held onOctober 22, 2019,and
the second reading and public hearing were heldNovember 19, 2019; and
WHEREAS, legal notice and advertisement has been provided as required by law.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1.That the eight proffered conditionsfrom the 1988 rezoninglisted below(and
struck through)arenowHEREBYREMOVED.
a)The property will not be used for any of the following purposes:
convenience store, hotel, motel, theater, assembly hall, motor vehicle
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dealership, funeral home, commercial kennel, home for adults, hospital,
nursing home, flea market, or public dance hall.
b) Access to Merriman Road (Route 613) will be limited to not more than
two points along the frontage of the property.
c) No signs other than those advertising businesses located on the
subject property will be erected on the property.
d) Petitioner will comply with applicable limitations on size, number and
location of signs and in addition agrees that freestanding or nylon signs on
the property will be limited to either (a) one sign of not more than two
hundred (200) square feet or (b) two signs, one of not more than one
hundred forty (140) square feet and the other of not more than eighty (80)
square feet.
e) Parking areas will be aesthetically treated with landscaping and/or
planting areas.
f) All dumpster sites will be screened.
g) The maximum height of light poles on the property will be thirty (30)
feet. Lighting will be directed onto the parking areas, and the maximum
light level at the property line adjacent to properties being used for
residential purposes shall not exceed one (1) foot candle.
h) Use of the property will include a supermarket of 25,000 square feet or
more.
2.TheBoard finds that the granting of the special use permit for religious
assembly on the 3.50 acres of property located 6500 block of Merriman Road (Tax Map
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No. 097.01-02-12.00-0000) in the Cave Spring Magisterial District, is substantially in accord
with the adopted 2005 Community Plan, as amended, pursuant to the provisions of Section
15.2-2232 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, that it shall have a minimum adverse
impact on the surrounding neighborhood or community, and the Board further finds that it
has given due consideration to the factors set forth in Section 30-19-1 of the Roanoke
County Code. Accordingly, thespecial use permit is APPROVED, withthe following
conditions:
a)The site shall be developed in substantial conformance with the
Development Conceptual Plan for Fellowship Church –Merriman, as
prepared by Brushy Mountain Engineering, PLLC and dated
September 9, 2019, subject to any changes required by Roanoke
County during the Site Plan review process.
b)All freestanding light poles and fixtures shall not exceed fourteen feet
in height above grade. Lighting shall be shielded ad directed
downward and arranged so glare is not cast onto adjoiningproperties.
c)Any freestanding signage shall be limited to one monument style sign
not to exceed five feet in height and seven feet in width and a
maximum size of thirty five square feet.
3.That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its
final passage. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance be, and the same hereby are, repealed. The Zoning Administrator is directed to
amend the zoning district map to reflect the change in zoning classification authorized by
this ordinance.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2019
ORDINANCE 111919-7GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMITFOR AN
ACCESSORY APARTMENT TO COMPLY WITH THEUSE AND DESIGN
STANDARDS ASSOCIATED WITH AN ACCESSORY APARTMENT IN
AN ACCESSORY BUILDING ON A0.346ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT
1047 BARRENS VILLAGE COURT(TAX MAP NO. 027.09-06-42.00-
0000), HOLLINSMAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, David and Stace Todd have an accessory building on their property
located at 1047 Barrens Village Court (Tax Map # 027.09-06-42.00-0000), in the Hollins
Magisterial District; and
WHEREAS, David and Stace Todd have constructed an addition on the accessory
building and converted it to an accessory apartment;and
WHEREAS, the accessory apartment does not meet principal structure setback
requirements; and
WHEREAS, David and Stace Todd, the applicants,have filed a petitionfor a
special use permit to allow the accessory apartment withinan accessory building on their
property; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter on
November 4, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, held a first
reading on this matter onOctober 22,2019; and a second reading and public hearing on
this matter on November 19, 2019.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
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1.The Board finds that granting a special use permit to David and Stace Todd for
an accessory apartment within an accessory building located at 1047 Barrens
Village Court (Tax Map # 027.09-06-42.00-0000) (Hollins Magisterial District)
is substantially in accord with the adopted 2005 Community Plan, as amended,
pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.2-2232 of the Code of Virginia, as
amended, that it shall have a minimum adverse impact on the surrounding
neighbourhood or community,and the Board further finds that it has given due
consideration to the factors set forth in Section 30-19-1 of the Roanoke County
Code. Accordingly, the special use permit is APPROVED.
2.The granting of the Special Use Permit does not waive the requirementsthat
David and Stace Todd reactivate their County building permit for the accessory
building, meet all accessory apartment use and design standards, complete all
required inspections, and obtain a certificate of occupancy for the accessory
apartment.
3.This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its final
passage. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions
of this ordinance be, and the same hereby are, repealed. The provisions of this
special use permit are not severable. Invalidation of any word, phrase, clause,
sentence or paragraph shall invalidate the remainder. The Zoning
Administrator is directed to amend the zoning district map to reflect the change
in zoning classification authorized by this ordinance.
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ACTION NO. A-111919-8.b
ITEM NO. J-4
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE:November 19, 2019
AGENDA ITEM:Request to accept and allocate grant funds in theamount of
$15,000 from Appalachian Power's Economic Development
Growth Enhancement (EDGE) Grant Program
SUBMITTED BY:Jill Loope
Director of Economic Development
APPROVED BY:Daniel R. O’Donnell
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $15,000 from Appalachian Power's
Economic Development Growth Enhancement (EDGE) Grant Program
BACKGROUND:
Appalachian Power has a long history of collaboration and support for local, regional and
state economic development efforts. The EDGE Program is designed to support
economic development activity at local and regional levels. EDGE funds may be used for
studies specifically related to business parks and facility development. Additionally, funds
may be used for economic development marketing and promotional strategies, business
retention and expansion, and sites and buildings.
DISCUSSION:
The Economic Development Department will utilize the grant funds to support the
creation of an Economic Development Strategic Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Grant funds from Appalachian Electric Power total $15,000 and no County match is
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required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends accepting and allocating $15,000 to the Economic Development
Department for the Appalachian Electric Power Economic Development Growth
Enhancement Program.
VOTE:
Supervisor Peters moved to accept and appropriate the funds. Supervisor Hooker
seconded the motion. Motion approved.
YesNoAbsent
Mr. Assaid
Mr. Hooker
Mr. Radford
Mr. Peters
Ms. North
cc:Jill Loope, Director of Economic Development
Meredith Thompson, Budget Division Director
Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2019
RESOLUTION111919-8.aESTABLISHING A MEETING SCHEDULE
FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2020
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1.That for calendar year 2020, the regular meetings of the Board of
Supervisorsof Roanoke County, Virginia, are set forth below with public hearings
scheduled for 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise advertised.
Tuesday, January 14, 2020at 2:00 pm (Organizational Meeting)
Tuesday, January 14,2020at 3pm
Tuesday, January 28,2020at 3 pm and 7 pm
Tuesday, February 11,2020at 3 pm
Tuesday, February 25,2020at 3 pm and 7 pm
Tuesday, March 10,2020at 3 pm
Tuesday, March 24,2020at 3 pm and 7 pm
Tuesday, April 14,2020at 3 pm
Tuesday, April 28,2020at 3 pm and 7 pm
Tuesday, May 12,2020at 3 pm
Tuesday, May 26,2020at 3 pm and 7 pm
Tuesday, June 9,2020at 3 pm
Tuesday, June 23,2020at 3 pm and 7 pm
Tuesday, July 14,2020at 3 pm
Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at3 pm and 7 pm
Tuesday, August 11,2020at 3 pm
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 3:00 pm and 7 p.m.
Tuesday, September 8,2020at 3 pm
Tuesday, September 22,2020at 3 pm and 7 pm
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020
RESOLUTION 111919-8.cSUPPORTING VIRGINIA’S GREAT VALLEY
LEWIS & CLARK EASTERN LEGACY TRAIL (VGV-LCELT)
WHEREAS,in 1978, Congress established the Lewis & Clark National Historic
Trail (LCNHT) from Wood River, Illinois to the mouth of the Columbia Riverin Oregon;
and
WHEREAS, in 2008, as a result of the positive tourism and economic impact of
the LCNHT on trail communities, as well as a growing interest in knowing the Explorers’
whole life stories, Congress authorized a feasibility study to be conducted by the National
Park Service(NPS)to determine ifthe Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail should be
extended eastward to include routes and sites associated with the preparation and return
phases of the Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery Expedition; and
WHEREAS, on December 10, 2012, the Deputy Secretary of Natural Resources
of the Commonwealth, on behalf of the Office of Governor, confirmed Virginia’s continued
commitment to developing national historic trails; and
WHEREAS, the National Park Service has collected a substantial amount of
historical data concerning the travels of Captain Meriwether Lewis & Second Lieutenant
William Clark in Virginiabefore and after the Expedition, either together or independently
and for personal or business reasons,and forwhich the Great Valley Road was a frequent
pathway when arrivingin or returningfrom the state; and
WHEREAS, in approximately 2013 and 2014, the National Park Service
published maps of the Explorers’ route along the Great Valley Roadthat noted: the years
theytraveled in 1803, 1806-1810, and 1812-1814;their route(s)through the counties of
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Washington, Smyth, Wythe, Pulaski, Montgomery, Roanoke, Botetourt, Rockbridge,
Augusta, and Albemarle,as well asthrough cities and townssuch as, but not limited to,
Bristol, Abingdon, Marion, Wytheville, Pulaski, Christiansburg, Salem, Roanoke,
Fincastle, Lexington, Greenville, Staunton, and Charlottesville;and, noted forty-fouror
morehistoric sites, including extant structures,locations of non-existing structures, river
crossings, ferries utilized,of which many were visitedby one or both Explorers; and
WHEREAS, in late2014,the National Park Service hinted and later decided to
exclude the Virginia Great Valley Road route as an eastward extension of the Lewis &
Clark National Historic Trail, recommending insteadthe water trail to and from Pittsburgh
via the Mississippi/Ohio Rivers; and
WHEREAS, in response to the National Park Service decision, theCommittee
for the Virginia Great Valley Lewis & ClarkEastern Legacy Trail sought assistance from
Virginia Delegate Terry Austinwho,having obtainedfiftysignatures of legislatorsas
signatories,obtained passage ofHJ # 566inFebruary2015;thatresolution having “…
designate\[d\] the portion of the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail that runs through the
Commonwealth as the Lewis & Clark Eastern Legacy Trail in Virginia,” and further
resolved “That the Clerk of the House ofDelegates post the designation of the Lewis &
Clark Eastern Legacy Trail in Virginia on the General Assembly’s website;” and
WHEREAS, a multi-disciplinary effort undertaken at the grassroots level by
dedicated volunteers with guidanceand assistancefromtheVirginia Departments of
Conservation & Recreation, Historic Resources, Transportation,and theVirginia Tourism
Corporation, along with other stakeholders at the local, state, and national level,has given
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almost nineyears’ work to develop and implement a Virginia Great Valley Lewis & Clark
Eastern Legacy Trail; and
WHEREAS, in the past year, an additional seventeen Virginia counties have been
identified as also being traveled by the Explorers, including fourteen that are east and
north of Charlottesville and Richmond, two in far Southwest Virginia, and one in Western
Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Urbannaof Middlesex County has begun to organize like
the Virginia communities along the Virginia Great Valley Road route by selecting a Lewis
& Clark project Chair and establishing a working committee; and
WHEREAS, the Mission of the Virginia Great Valley Lewis & Clark Eastern
Legacy Trail, as established by the Committee for Virginia’sGreat Valley Lewis & Clark
Eastern legacy Trail,in collaboration with Virginia’s Lewis & ClarkTrail Partners, is
relevant to an expanded trail of anadditionalseventeen Lewis & Clark traveled counties
as follows:
Toexpandheritage tourism andeconomicdevelopment in the Commonwealth
by:
Identifying and preservingthe routes the Explorers traveled before and after
the Expedition;
Honoring and celebrating the connections of MeriwetherLewis & William
Clark to Virginia,and to the people & places they visited during their travels;
Recognizingthe Virginia members of the Corps of Discoverywho werefrom
or returned to Virginia localities along the Great Valley Road; and,
Encouragingcitizen awareness and trail exploration in Virginia & beyond
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ONTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2019
RESOLUTION 111919-8.dACCEPTING AND APPROVING
RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL
POLICY
WHEREAS, the County adopted a Comprehensive Financial Policy effective July
1, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the policyis to be reviewed and updated as necessary for
modifications;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1.That under Section 7 Item 3 A.the dates have been changed to remove fiscal
year 2020 (County) and add fiscal year 2030 (Schools);and
2.Thatunder Section 10 Item 2 A.amendments to the annual Unassigned Fund
Balance policies for Item 1 Children's Services Act Fund has been decreased
from 20% to 15% of budgeted annual expenditures;and
3.That under Section 10 Item 2 A.addition to the annual Unassigned Fund
Balance policies for Item 4 Communications and Information Technology Fund
to include 5% of budgeted annual expenditures; and
4.That under Section 10 Item 2 A.amendments to the annual Unassigned Fund
Balance policies for Item 6 Emergency Communications Center (ECC) Fund
has been decreased from 7.5% to 5% of budgeted annual expenditures; and
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER, NOVEMBER19, 2019
RESOLUTION 111919-8.eSUPPORTING THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
CLOSURE FROM MILEPOST 91 TOMILEPOST 112 ON JUNE 7, 2020
FOR THE CARILION CLINIC IRONMAN 70.3 VIRGINIA’S BLUE RIDGE
RACE
WHEREAS, the 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway joinstheShenandoah National Park
in Virginia with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, The Blue Ridge Parkway connects directlywithmany adjacent
communities in Virginia’s Blue Ridge; and
WHEREAS, The Ironman Group, Carilion Clinic and Virginia’s Blue Ridge have
developeda partnership to offer a signature racing event onJune7,2020; and
WHEREAS, The Carilion Clinic Ironman 70.3 Virginia’s Blue Ridge race will have
an estimatednine-million-dollareconomic impact to the region with over twenty-five
hundred athletesparticipatingin the raceand over ten thousand spectators attending the
race; and
WHEREAS, The event will take place in Botetourt County, Roanoke City, Town of
Vinton and Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, The surrounding jurisdictions and The Ironman Group have identified
the most ideal bike route using a section of the Blue Ridge Parkway from milepost 91 to
112 for a portion of the race route;and
WHEREAS, The National Park Service will meet its mission through this request
by cooperatingwith partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource
conservation and outdoor recreation through its parks across the United States; and
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 19, 2019
RESOLUTION 111919-8APPROVINGAND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN
ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR
THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM I-CONSENT AGENDA
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for November
19, 2019,designated as Item I-Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and
concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1
through3inclusive, as follows:
1.Resolution establishing a meeting schedule for the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County for calendar year 2020
2.Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $15,000 from
Appalachian Power's Economic Development Growth Enhancement (EDGE)
Grant Program
3.Resolution supporting Virginia's Great Valley Lewis & Clark Eastern Legacy
Trail (VGV-LCELT)
4.Resolution accepting and approving recommended changes to the
Comprehensive Financial Policy
5.Resolution supportingthe Blue Ridge Parkway Closure from Milepost 91 to
Milepost 112 on June 7, 2020, for the Carilion Clinic Ironman 70.3 Virginia's
Blue Ridge Race
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