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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/9/2021 - Regular Roanoke County Board of Supervisors March 9, 2021 INVOCATION: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG Disclaimer: shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Board. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Board and do not necessarily represent the religious beliefs or views of the Board in part or as a whole. No member of the community is required to attend or participate in the invocation and such decision will have no impact on their right to actively participate in the business of Page 1 of 4 Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Agenda March 9, 2021 Good afternoon and welcome to our meeting for March 9, 2021. Regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. Public hearings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Deviations from this schedule will be announced. Because of the present state of emergency, and until further notice, members of the public are urged not to attend Board of Supervisor meetings in person. All are encouraged to view and participate in meetings through electronic means. Meetings may be viewed live on RVTV, Channel 3, or on the C https://roanokecountyva.gov comments by email (to djacks@roanokecountyva.gov) or by phone (540-776- 7278). When submitting comments, please include your name and address. Comments submitted by email and by phone will be read aloud during meetings, subject to reasonable time limitations. For those individuals who desire to attend meetings in person, please be advised that seating modifications and limits have been established in order to facilitate social distancing; attendees who are not of the same household must sit six feet apart; and attendance at meetings will be limited to 25 individuals. A. OPENING CEREMONIES 1. Roll Call B. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS C. BRIEFINGS 1. Briefing to introduce the new Chief of the Roanoke County Department of Fire and Rescue (Daniel R. O'Donnell, County Administrator) Page 2 of 4 2. Briefing to discuss with the Board of Supervisors the County Administrator's Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget (Daniel R. O'Donnell, County Administrator) D. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 1. Ordinance accepting and appropriating grant funds in the amount of $88,757 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to the Roanoke County Police Department (Richard L. Caywood, Assistant County Administrator) E. APPOINTMENTS 1. Library Board (appointed by District) 2. Parks, Recreation and Tourism (appointed by District) F. CONSENT AGENDA ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE RESOLUTION IN THE FORM OR FORMS LISTED BELOW. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY 1. Approval of minutes January 26, 2021 2. Confirmation of appointments to the Local Office on Aging (LOA) G. CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS H. REPORTS 1. Unappropriated, Board Contingency and Capital Reserves Report 2. Outstanding Debt Report 3. Statement of Treasurer's Accountability per Investment and Portfolio Policy as of January 31, 2021 I. REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS 1. Martha B. Hooker 2. Paul M. Mahoney 3. Phil C. North 4. David F. Radford 5. P. Jason Peters Page 3 of 4 J. WORK SESSIONS 1. Work session to discuss the draft Oak Grove Center Plan with the Board of Supervisors (Philip Thompson, Director of Planning) K. ADJOURNMENT Page 4 of 4 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. C.1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: March 9, 2021 AGENDA ITEM: Briefing to introduce the new Chief of the Roanoke County Department of Fire and Rescue SUBMITTED BY: Daniel R. O'Donnell County Administrator APPROVED BY: County Administrator ISSUE: This time has been set aside to provide a briefing to introduce the new Chief of the Roanoke County Department of Fire and Rescue. Page 1 of 1 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. C.2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: March 9, 2021 AGENDA ITEM: Briefing to discuss with the Board of Supervisors the County Administrator's Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget SUBMITTED BY: Daniel R. O'Donnell County Administrator APPROVED BY: County Administrator ISSUE: Briefing for the Board of Supervisors regarding the County Administrator's Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget. BACKGROUND: As part of the annual budget process, the County Administrator presents a balanced operating budget for consideration by the Board of Supervisors. This briefing provides an overview of the County Administrator's Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget. DISCUSSION: This time has been scheduled to provide the Board of Supervisors with a briefing on the -2022 Operating Budget. A Power Point presentation providing an overview of the operating budget will be presented to the Board. The proposed operating budget document will be distributed to the Board of Supervisors at the March 09, 2021 meeting. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this briefing. The fiscal impact of the operating budget will be determined at budget adoption scheduled for May 11, 2021. Page 1 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors receive information regarding the County Administrator's Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget. Page 2 of 2 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. E.1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE:March 9, 2021 AGENDA ITEM:Appointments to Committees, Commissions and Boards SUBMITTED BY:Deborah C. Jacks Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors APPROVED BY:Daniel R. O’Donnell County Administrator ISSUE: Open district appointments. BACKGROUND: 1.Library Board (appointed by District) The following District appointments remains open: Vinton Magisterial District Windsor Hills Magisterial District 2.Parks, Recreation and Tourism (appointed by District) Mike Roop’s three (3) year term representing the Vinton Magisterial District has expired effective June 30, 2019. Open Windsor Hills Magisterial District FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item. Page 1of 1 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. D.1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: March 9, 2021 AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance accepting and appropriating grant funds in the amount of $88,757 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to the Roanoke County Police Department SUBMITTED BY: Howard B. Hall Chief of Police APPROVED BY: County Administrator ISSUE: Ordinance accepting and appropriating funds in the amount of $88,757 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to the Roanoke County Police Department. BACKGROUND: On November 18, 2020, Governor Ralph Northam signed the state budget bill, which included funds to be distributed by DCJS to local police departments statewide. These additional funds are to be used to promote the recruitment and retention of the most qualified local police department sworn personnel and to support the costs associated with criminal justice reform. DCJS is responsible for dispersing these funds to local police departments. DISCUSSION: The Department intends to use the funding to develop a targeted online recruiting campaign to attract highly qualified police officer applicants, upgrade the Department's records management software to meet the new regulations for demographic reporting, and support officer wellness. There have been no changes since the first reading on February 23, 2021. Page 1 of 2 FISCAL IMPACT: None. There are no matching funds required. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this ordinance. Page 2 of 2 December 2, 2020 Greetings, On November 18, 2020, Governor Ralph Northam signed the state budget bill, which includes an allotment of approximately $7.5 million from general funds to be distributed by the Department to local police departments statewide. These additional funds are to be used to promote the recruitment and retention of the most qualified local police department sworn personnel and to support the costs associated with criminal justice reform. Funds are to be distributed based on the respective percentage shares of the most recent headcount of sworn law enforcement officers employed by local police agencies. The Department is making every effort to disperse these funds as soon as possible. However, we are awaiting additional information from other agencies necessary to accurately distribute the funds in accordance with the budget language. We hope to have this information within the next week and anticipate sending another update on when the funds will be distributed. Furthermore, at the end of this fiscal year, the Department will ask recipient localities to complete a survey on how these additional funds were used related to retention, recruitment, and criminal justice reform. For any questions about the content of this letter, please contact Tracy Matthews, Law Enforcement Grants Supervisor, tracy.matthews@dcjs.virginia.gov or James Christian, K-12 School Safety and Threat Assessment Manager, james.christian@dcjs.virginia.gov. Sincerely, Shannon Dion AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2021 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,757 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES (DCJS) TO THE ROANOKE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, on November 18, 2020, Governor Ralph Northam signed the state budget bill, which included funds to be distributed by the Department of Criminal Justice DCJS to local police departments statewide; and WHEREAS, these funds are to be used to promote the recruitment and retention of the most qualified local police department sworn personnel and to support the costs associated with criminal justice reform; and WHEREAS, DCJS is responsible for dispersing these funds to local police departments; and WHEREAS, Roanoke County Police Department received an allocation of these funds in the amount of $88,757; and WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Police Department intends to use these funds to develop a targeted online recruiting campaign to attract highly qualified police officer applicants, upgrade the Department's records management software to meet the new regulations for demographic reporting, and support officer wellness; and WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter provides that funds be appropriated by ordinance; and WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on February 23, 2021, and the second reading was held on March 9, 2021. Page 1 of 2 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the sum of $88,757, made available to the Roanoke County Police Department by DCJS, is accepted. 2. That the sum of $88,757 is hereby appropriated to the Roanoke County Police Department. 3. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption. Page 2 of 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY,MARCH 9, 2021 RESOLUTION APPROVINGAND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM F-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 March 9, 2021,designated as Item F-ConsentAgenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 through2 inclusive, as follows: 1.Approval of minutes –January 26, 2021 2.Confirmation of appointment to the Local Office on Aging (LOA) Page 1of 1 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. F.2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: March 9, 2021 AGENDA ITEM: Confirmation of appointments to the Local Office on Aging (LOA) SUBMITTED BY: Deborah C. Jacks Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors APPROVED BY: County Administrator ISSUE: Confirmation of appointments to the Local Office on Aging (LOA) BACKGROUND: The CEO and President of LOA has recommended the following reappointments: Mac Barnes, Citizen At-Large, to an additional two (2) year term to expire March 30, 2023 Charlotte Moore, Roanoke County Representative, to an additional two (2) year term to expire March 30, 2023. It is the consensus of the Board of Supervisors to confirm these appointments. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends confirmation of the above appointments. Page 1 of 1 COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA CHANGES IN OUTSTANDING DEBT Changes in outstanding debt for the fiscal year to date were as follows: Audited OutstandingOutstanding June 30, 2020AdditionsDeletionsMarch 9, 2021 General Obligation Bonds$948,122$-$-$948,122 VPSA School Bonds83,061,766-8,546,27674,515,490 Lease Revenue Bonds81,000,000-3,470,00077,530,000 Subtotal165,009,888-12,016,276152,993,612 Premiums11,716,653--11,716,653 $176,726,541$-$12,016,276$164,710,265 Submitted ByLaurie L. Gearheart Director of Finance and Management Services Approved ByDaniel R. O'Donnell County Administrator ACTION NO.___________________ ITEM NUMBER_______________ AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER. MEETING DATE: March 9, 2021 AGENDA ITEMS: Statement of the Treasurer's Accountability per Investment and Portfolio Policy, as of 31-Jan-21 SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: CASH INVESTMENT: SUNTRUST CON6,923,719.836,923,719.83 GOVERNMENT: SCOTT STRINGFELLOW CONTRA(632.00) SCOTT STRINGFELLOW 42,001,893.13 WELLS FARGO0.00 WELLS FARGO CONTRA0.0042,001,261.13 LOCAL GOV'T INVESTMENT POOL: GENERAL OPERATION 25,796,061.6825,796,061.68 MONEY MARKET: ATLANTIC UNION BANK4,540,902.91 HOMETRUST BANK4,028,238.72 SCOTT STRINGFELLOW 10,416,247.08 WELLS FARGO5,287,990.55 24,273,379.26 TOTAL98,994,421.90 03-09-21 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. J.1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: March 9, 2021 AGENDA ITEM: Work session to discuss the draft Oak Grove Center Plan with the Board of Supervisors SUBMITTED BY: Philip Thompson Director of Planning APPROVED BY: County Administrator ISSUE: Review the draft Oak Grove Center Plan, which is proposed to be incorporated into the County's Comprehensive Plan, with the Board of Supervisors. BACKGROUND: The Oak Grove Center Plan started in 2018 and was developed with ample public Oak Grove Center Plan will guide future decisions and actions in the Oak Grove area over the next 20 years. The draft Oak Grove Center Plan includes a Plan Summary which highlights the key components of the various sections of the Oak Grove Center Plan. More detailed information is included in the appendices which include the following sections: Introduction; Existing Conditions; Community Engagement; Vision and Principles; and Plan Implementation and Recommendations. The Planning Commission held a public hearing to incorporate the draft Oak Grove Center Plan into the County's Comprehensive Plan on February 2, 2021. The County received public comments on the draft Plan through an online survey (January 8th through January 29th) and emails. The Planning Commission recommends that the draft Oak Grove Center Plan be incorporated into the County's Comprehensive Plan. Page 1 of 2 A public hearing for the Board of Supervisors to consider incorporating the draft Oak Grove Center Plan into the County's Comprehensive Plan is scheduled for March 23rd. The City of Roanoke will hold two public hearings on the draft Oak Grove Center Plan in March. On March 8th the City's Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and on March 15th City Council will hold a public hearing. DISCUSSION: This time has been scheduled to discuss the draft Oak Grove Center Plan. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this presentation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors receive this information on the draft Oak Grove Center Plan. Page 2 of 2 Presentation Overview Economic Development Areas Economic Development Areas Planning Study Objectives Introduction Demographics & Boundary Community Facilities Schools Outreach Next Steps Draft Oak Grove Center Plan January 8, 2021 Draft Oak Grove Center Plan January 8, 2021 8 11381211132711 ----- ------ Page12222233345 TABLE OF CONTENTS DRAFT - Recommendations OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN and Process Housing IntroductionExisting ConditionsCommunity EngagementVision and PrinciplesImplementation ::: 345 Facilities and Infrastructure Adoption Appendix 1:Appendix 2:Study AreaPopulation and DemographicsLand Use and EnvironmentPublicAppendixEngagement Activities Engagement ResultsPlanAppendixAppendix plus - take a and nued Center Plan will be over the next 20 before a meeting begins ssful implementation Succe Oak Grove ommunity engagement Students at Oak Grove Elementary look at displays the areas in which they are conducted.It is also proposed to be adopted as a component of the City of Roanoke’s City Plan 2040 to provide specific policy and action for this area of the city.ImplementationThe implemented years.depends on the necessaryregulatory tools, contic DRAFT displays - will aid specific - one in a Oak Grove examine the Center Plan recommendations for ing for future It is proposed to be area, corridor and of munity with recommendations Oak Grove eeting participants OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN o provide detailed, area broad vision for the future of the comfor implementation. Roanoke’s City Plan 2040 includes priorities and policies that will influence administrative decisions and future investment in the City for the next 20 years. The decision makdevelopment in the study area. adopted into the Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan as series community planning studies that aim tanalyses and M 15 - blueprint for the public and with the Roanoke in making decisions term consequences - Student Advisory Council I N T R O D U C T I O N n allows decision makers to Schools It provides direction and 2 - 1 Planning workshopCounty Roanoke County’s Comprehensive Plan states that it “is a the future growth and development of the County over the next 10years.guidance for bothprivate sectorsabout land development, public services and resource protection.The Plastudy the longof current decisions and recognize that today’s actions will impact the County for many years to come.”The City of Roanoke’s comprehensive plan provides a 3 - 1 epts . This conc and Center Plan is developers to Following this covering a different uring the planning and Oak Grove I N T R O D U C T I O N ivided into several sections lan Structure work with property owners, businessesincorporate recommended design principles, elementsinto each project.PThe d(appendices) aspect of the plan and/or its development.Introduction (Appendix 1) is a section on Existing Conditions (Appendix 2). Existing conditions provides information about the study area, its population and demographics, current and future land uses, zoning and redevelopment opportunitiessection also discusses historic and cultural resources, natural resources, community facilities, the transportation network and infrastructure.Community Engagement (Appendix 3) covers the range of public engagement activities that were conducted d DRAFT taff will Lane - CarriageKeagy Road and atat OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN Conceptual rendering and Route 419 IntersectionConceptual rendering Route 419 Intersection seek to convey the ideas and concepts collected via community engagement strategies. The conceptual renderings represent possibilities; they do not prescribespecific development. Development will happen over time, driven by private investment and economic and environmental realities. S over time Plan and its As progress is t will be esidents, I is . and City of Specific Center Plan includes revisions as needed s, Roanoke County any . mentation strategies will need make Oak Grove evelopment along with strategic appropriate financing policies that can encourage and guide private dpublic investment.This Plan provides an overall vision with recommendations on how to achieve this vision.impleto be studied and evaluated prior to any actions taken by the Planning CommissionBoard of SupervisorsRoanoke City Councilnecessary to review thimplementation strategiesandto address changing conditions and any development impacts on existing public services.made on implementing this Plan, it will be critical to keep rbusinesses and the general public informedConceptual RenderingsThe numerous conceptual renderings that illustrate development and architectural types. These renderings read format with many - The Summary is provided to - Preceding the appendices is a Plan Summary that highlights the key components of the various sections of the Plan.in an easygraphics, maps, tables and charts. DRAFT - egies. 20 years. contains the Plan’s Vision – OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN Appendix 4and Principles. This section provides a vision and four main principles derived from the extensive community engagement. This section sets the foundation for the plan recommendations and implementation stratThe Plan’s implementation and recommendations are detailed in Appendix 5. Recommendations include future policy actions as well as physical infrastructure wants and needs. The recommendations are derived from public input and aim to provide a structure forimplementation strategies that will serve the health, safety, prosperity and welfare of the community over the next 10 Oak ning. I N T R O D U C T I O N These workshops provided community engagement 4 - series of public schools planning 1 Hidden Valley High School leadership take part in an Oak Grove planning workshop process. This section also shows the amount and results of public input and stakeholder feedback received.Aworkshops were included in the Grove activities.a large amount of public input from residents under the age of fifty, simultaneously teaching students about community plan . 1 - 2 STUDY AREA E X I S T I N G C O N D I T I O N S DRAFT - CENTER PLAN OAK GROVE 1 - Map 2 2 1 - 2 Map DRAFT - OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN C O N D I T I O N S E X I S T I N GLAND USE AND HOUSING 8 - 2 . 9 - 2 in 1964 as acre parcel with an - rcel includes four buildings tenant shopping center with nal 12,910 square feet of retail - Electric Road. Built in 2009, the 14.6 acre pasituated along Keagy Road with a total of 55,285 square feet. The property includes graded building sites that are not yet developed. Oak Grove Plaza sits across from Southwest Plaza on Electric Road. Oak Grove Plaza was builta multi49,881 finished square feet on 3.5 acres. Southwest Plaza was built in 1974 at 67,253 square feet on a 5.7 acre parcel. The shopping center was expanded in 1988 onto the adjacent 2additiobuildings.Metis Plaza Source: virginiabusiness.com LAND USE AND HOUSING E X I S T I N G C O N D I T I O N S DRAFT acre - - It has been parcel ng that - 19. CENTER PLAN ad. The property includes tenant office building. With an tenant shopping center also at -- OAK GROVE commercial development includes greater architectural detail, carefully designed parking lots, and more landscaping. The east side of Route 419, within City limits, experiences shallower commercial lots than does the west side, meaniresidential uses are closer to Route 419, without a transitional area in between. The largecommercial areas on the west side of Route 419, along with some undeveloped parcels, currently provide a buffer between residential uses and Route 4Metis Holdings purchased the former Allstate building in 2017. renovated to serve as a signature multiexpansive front lawn, the 15property is located at the intersection of Keagy Road and Electric Roa 160,000 square foot building built in 1970, and approximately 10 acres of surface parking. Keagy Village is a multithe intersection of Keagy Road and ). family 2 - 1 - 2 Oak Grove is - rove Center tory buildings. Newer s - tudy area (see Map Land Use and HousingExisting Land UseExisting land use refers to the current use of a parcel of land. The Oak Grove Center study area is primarily commercial with some multidevelopment. There are apartment and townhouse or condominium developments in the southeast portion of the Oak Gstudy area including Oak Grove Village Apartments, Fairington Apartments, Glen Ivy Apartments, The Glen Apartments, and Glen Ivy Patio Homes. The Park an assisted living facility located on Woodmar Drive on the east side of the sOlder commercial areas were developed in keeping with past market trends and zoning policies, resulting in development characterized by large parking lots against the street, frequent entrances, little landscaping, and single . 11 - 2 LAND USE AND HOUSING E X I S T I N G C O N D I T I O N S DRAFT - CENTER PLAN OAK GROVE 4 1 - 2 Map . – 13 - – - 2 amily F - and family detached - family. - family - ingle 7 Residential Single Family -multi 2 Residential Mixed Density - 12, R primarily s - R–homes. RMrange of housing from singlefamily to multiRMF Residential Multidensetownhouse dwellings. LAND USE AND HOUSING Keagy Village – E X I S T I N G C O N D I T I O N S – DRAFT – - scale service, - residential, office, institutional uses – use sites.– CENTER PLAN centric retail, office, service, centric, large -- CG Commercial Generalautorestaurant, hotel, entertainment. CLS Commercial Large Siteautoretail, multiple CN Commercial Neighborhoodneighborhood scale retail, office, service uses. IN Institutionalon 5 acres or less.MX Mixed Usesupport services. OAK GROVE The following uses are allowed in the City of Roanoke’s zoning districts: – – – . – Source: crexi.com , . family detached - Density Residential Oak Grove Plaza County’s zoning districts: family attached and - 1 Low Intensity Commercial2 High Intensity Commercial 2 Medium Density Residential1 Low -- -- Coffice and commercial usesCa wide variety of retail and service related usesRsingledetached homes.Rprimarily singlehomes. The following uses are allowed in Roanoke 6 1 - 2 Map DRAFT - OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN N D I T I O N S E X I S T I N G C O LAND USE AND HOUSING 14 - 2 9 1 - 2 Map DRAFT - OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN T I O N S E X I S T I N G C O N D I ENVIRONMENT 18 - 2 l turn - 7, “Keep Right” - ection providing Term Improvements (0 to 5 turn lanes on Route 419 to - - Term Improvements (5 to 10 - Construct northbound dualeftaccommodate future traffic volumes (2035 volumes AM).Construct sidewalk on the east side connecting north to the proposed Barnhardt Creek Greenways.Construct sidewalk on both sides of Route 419 to the south of the intersconnectivity to adjacent intersections.Install an R4sign on the north leg of intersection.Install left and rightpavement arrows. Midyears) Shortyears) Grandin Road Extension (unsignalized) o o DRAFT - ements (0 to 5 that 419 and Keagy 3 Signal Ahead - Term Improv - providing connectivity to adjacent intersections.Install W3warning signs with controller actuated beacons.Replace guardrail to the north of South Keagy Road on the east side where it is currently damaged.There is a high concentration of new development around the RouteRoad intersection, including the almost finished Keagy Village that contains both retail and office uses. It is recommended pedestrian push buttons, ADA ramps, and crosswalks be added at this location to accommodate future pedestrian volumes. Shortyears) South Keagy Road (signalized) o OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN down - both ns where E X I S T I N G C O N D I T I O N SPUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE of the intersection. Term Improvements (5 to 10 - Replace guardrail just south of Hidden Valley School Road on the east side of the intersection at locatioit is worn or damaged.Install ADA compliant sidewalk ramps, pedestrian countsignal heads/pushbuttons with pedestrian crossing signs, and pedestrian crosswalks on eachlegThe Route 419 intersection with Hidden Valley School Road may be the future crossing point for the proposed Barnhardt Creek Greenway and could accommodate students that may choose to walk or bicycle to the Hidden Valley Middle School.Construct sidewalk onthe east and west sides of Route 419 both north and south of the intersection Midyears) 28 - 2 o . 29 - 2 turn lane to - Term Improvements (0 to 5 - Term Improvements (5 to 10 - rosswalks. Install ADA compliant sidewalk ramps on each corner of the intersection and pedestrian cConstruct an exclusive eastbound and westbound rightaccommodate future traffic volumes.Construct sidewalk on both the east and west side of Route 419 both north and south of the intersection providing connectivity to adjacent intersections.Restripe entire intersection (including stop bars and pavement arrows). Midyears)Shortyears) Glen Heather Drive (unsignalized) oo turn - E X I S T I N G C O N D I T I O N S DRAFT - out - nd leg of this PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE in/right 7, “Keep Right” - - erm Improvements (0 to 5 Term Improvements (10 to T -- Close median opening to only allow a rightaccessRestripe entire intersection (including stop bars and pavement arrows).Install an R4sign on the north and south legs on Route 419.Replace damaged guardrail located on the southeast corner.From the westbouintersection there are rightsight distance issues. Install a “No Turn on Red” sign on the eastbound leg to prevent sight distance related crashes. Long20 years)Shortyears) Grandin Road/Carriage Lane (signalized) oo OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN in / - term - 419 both oad Extension. out only access. This will - Term Improvements (5 to 10 - There are no recommendations for turn lanes since the longrecommendation is to convert this intersection to a rightrightbe accomplished by closing the median opening at Grandin RThe vicinity around the Route 419 and Grandin Road Extension intersection has a high concentration of retail and residential development and presently has a noticeable amount of pedestrian activity.Construct sidewalk on both sides of Route northwest and southeast of the intersection providing connectivity to adjacent intersections. Midyears) o and include: ource: mapio.net S term - Oak Grove in Create a new route that eliminates a missing transit connection between Salem and Carilion and that connects the communities and businesses of the 419 corridor.Create more convenient, easy access between CarilionSalem via quicker connections between the activity centers along Route 419. medium and longrecommendations for transit improvements throughout the Roanoke Valley. In the Oak Grove area, recommendations Route 419 DRAFT ). - 8 2 - 2 gional Pedestrian Vision area recommendations - ve Route 419/Electric Road from the City of Roanoke Limits at Franklin Road to the City of Salem Limits at Keagy Road d/or planned bikeway system in OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN The 2012 Update to the Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Organization identifies Priority and Vision corridors for bicycle accommodations. “Corridors comprising the Priority List generally form the foundation of the current anthe RVAMPO with Vision List corridors supporting the framework of the Priority List and fill in any gaps in connectivity.” (Bikeway Plan, p. 111) The Plan identifies one Vision List corridor in the Oak Grove area:The 2015 TPO Regional Pedestrian Vision Plan identifies and prioritizes pedestrian accommodations. Oak Groinclude RePlan projects (see Figure The 2016 RVARC Roanoke Valley Transit Vision Plan includes short, - ut o term in/right - -- in/right - 1 “Intersection - out only. - E X I S T I N G C O N D I T I O N SPUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE Term Improvements (10 to - ance issues can be Term Improvements (5 to 10 cess and convert the - Install W2Warning” signage until sight distresolved.Trim plant life on the southwest corner to improve visibility and safety for eastbound traffic.There are no recommendations for turn lanes since the longrecommendation is to limit acintersection to a leftin/rightConstruct sidewalk on sides of Route 419 both northwest and southeast of the intersection.Close median opening to only allow a rightaccess Midyears)Long20 years) 30 - 2 oo . 31 - 2 the 1960s with curb and n hen properties water W loped or redeveloped, new water regulations will apply. The Townes at Hidden Valley, a new residential developmentgutter adjacent to Keagy Village an area that was developed primarily before the adoption of the Clean Water Act in 1972. Accordingly, newer developments like Keagy Village and Member One include significant means to collect and slowly release stormwater. Residential neighborhoods outside of the study area built icontain little storminfrastructure, leaving opportunities for improvement. are devestorm E X I S T I N G C O N D I T I O N S DRAFT - PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE There are no issues pment projects occur. ter infrastructure is sparse in ater wa inch sewer lines run through the - ght OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN SW, and the City of Salem boundary. Eistudy area but are located primarily in residential neighborhoods along streets or creeks.with water and sewer service in the area; however, water line upgrades may be needed if significant redeveloStormwStorm ted along 28 - water and sewer service is Figure 2 UtilitiesWater and SewerThroughout much of the Roanoke Valley and in the Oak Grove area, publicavailable from the Western Virginia Water Authority. Two water lines, ranging between 10 and 16 inches in size, are generally locaRoute 419 between Grandin Road oke In 2014, the optic cable throughout the - Internet/BroadbandThere are several internet providers in the Oak Grove area, including Verizon, Cox, Xfinity, Viasat, Lumos and Segra. Connections vary for each company between cable, fiber, and satellite.Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority was created by RoanCounty, Botetourt County, the City ofRoanoke and the City of Salem. Shortly thereafter, the Broadband Authority oversaw the installation of fiberRoanoke Valley. In the Oak Grove area, broadband conduit runs along Route 419. DRAFT - Eye Center development Mobile and Sprint all - OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN New sidewalk, curb and gutter built as part of the Vistar PhoneVerizon, Cox and Xfinity provide home telephone service. AT&T, Verizon, Tprovide cell phone service in the Oak Grove area. Oak Valley E X I S T I N G C O N D I T I O N SPUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE area and the Roanoke 32 - 2 ElectricityAppalachian Power serves the Grovewith electricity.GasRoanoke Gas Company provides natural gas and propane in the Roanoke Valley.CableCable television is available through DIRECTV, DISH TV, Xfinity and Cox. . 1 - 3 E N T Participants could also an illustrated map of the Roanoke Valley. complete a detailed digital or paper survey about their relationship to and perspectives about the Oak Grove study area. ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES : to DRAFT , color - 9 C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M friendly - Attendance family Meeting ty were a station for children eeting participants discuss study area ideas and concerns with staff, March 24, 2018 M OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN area, including land use regulations, environmental conditions and current transportation projects.CommuniThursday, March 15, 2018: 67 Saturday, March 24, 2018: 3Staff received input on transportation, development, and economic opportunities and challenges in the study area. The meetings includingdesign a conceptual park or portance County by a jurisdiction a collaborative context of the study the Planning Process gathered input from divided develop . Community by people who live in 3 Roanoke County and City eat, shop, entertain and mmunity Meetings AppendixEngagementEngagement ActivitiesImportance ofThe Oak Grove Center Plan is influencedand visit the Oak Grove area to work, connect with others. Although the study area is line, the community engagement strategy recognized the imof regional collaboration between the City of Roanoke and Roanoke County staff and citizens. and City staffarea residents and the wider public through a variety of engagement methods to plan.CoAt the first set of community meetings, of Roanoke staff explained the demographics, modal - 30 options, including The results revealed a open house, May 19, 2018 Open House Attendance: The visual preference survey at the design DesignSaturday, May 19, 2018: Thursday, May 24, 2018: 33Participants voted on potential future design possibilities for commercial and residential redevelopment, new community spaces and multitransportation improvements. Votes could be cast for preferred and not preferred types and styles of improvements in these broad categories.variety of design possibilities for the Oak Grove study area. B. - DRAFT - meeting March newsletters, and - Source: RVTV Survey results are of the community meeting The survey station at a OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN The survey was heavily promoted on Roanoke County and City of Roanoke’s social media, area specific mailings, estudy fliers. available online in Appendix 6Design Open HousesAt the Design Open Houses, the results exercises and the online survey were used to generate a follow up visual preference survey. , n completed a; their perspectives the March at C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N TENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES . 4 - 3 Online SurveyAn online community survey, open to the public from February 1, 2018through April 7, 2018, received 595 responses. Hard copies of the survey were available at Roanoke County libraries and community meetings. The survey asked respondents to share insights and opinions about: their relationship to the study areon how safe, easily accessed, and unique it is; the issues they saw regarding businesses, transportation, housing and land use; and desired types of improvements.A Spanish survey was also available online and at the libraries. HiddeValley High School’s foreign language departmentover 30 responses using the Spanish survey . 5 - 3 E N T ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES DRAFT - C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN 1 - Map 3 2 - Map 3 DRAFT - OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N TENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES 6 - 3 . 7 - 3 able to walk E N T ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES DRAFT - C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M 3 - 3 to with yellow dots, May 24, 2018 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN Figure Design Open House participants marked the destinations that they would like to beor bike . ) 2 - 3 future Figure ( five Map ( use Grove Plaza; . 1) - desires Oak showed public and field behind : d like to redevelopment areas rove as well as the site (Map 3 Parks (including Garst Mill Park, Green Hill Park, Wasena Park) Roanoke River GreenwaySurrounding Neighborhoods . ) 3 - A summary mapinput on desired uses and development/in the study areathe office park southeast of Oak Grove Plaza; Southwest Plaza; the grocery pad Keagy Village; and the front lawn of Metis PlazaAnother map based on all the feedback received from the public thus far summarized transportation needs, issues and Attendees could also give input on walking and biking destinations around Oak Groutes they woul3Top Walk/Bike Destinations: . - 9 - ng 3 at the enovati r students’ E N T led survey April 18, 2018. - to present Hidden Valley High the student ed st elementary, middle and Design Open House meetings Hidden Valley High School teachers discuss meeting on March 22, 2018, and at the Titan 21 Expo on Two teachers from Hidden Valley High School attended the Design Open Houses preliminary concepts for Oak Grove Park and the adjacent 6acre parcel.School students conducted a survey amonghigh school students about potential renovations to Oak Grove Park. The winning features included a dog park, trails, tennis courts, a pond, play structures and a fitness area. ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES l , for DRAFT - nsidered C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M , 2018 commercia . Staff presented , 2018 March 28 education, Student Advisory Council, November 1, 2017Oak Grove Elementary Faculty, January 24, 2018Hidden Valley Middle/High School Faculty LeadershipFebruary 16Hidden Valley Middle School Faculty, February 28, 2018Hidden Valley High School Faculty, OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN Public Schools OutreachStaff engaged Roanoke County area schools in the study’s initial planning stages to encourage greater participation by the community’s youth and young leaders. Five meetings were held:Participants brainstormed ideas the future, mapped potential recreation, and public spaces, and cotransportation needsa summary of these exercises at a Roanoke County School Board C. - as online in Appendix 6 l preference survey, through July 2, 2018. In order to , Design Open House exercises area in small teams, November 1, 2017 options to improve the Oak Grove study Student Advisory Council members discuss Online Design SurveyThe were available online from June 3, 2018increase feedback on the future design options, the exercise wadapted for an online survey, whichreceived 60 responses. The full results of the visuacombining the results of both the two meetings and the online version, are available on . based , walk the . This corridor in the to ential in the area of Route 419, s May 23, 2019 , Route 419 identified side scope pot also enabled staff to joined County and City both study area prioritize project staff walked the Staff Transportation Project WalkVDOT engineers and plannersstudy area’s major corridorsincluding May 23, 2019. The field outing helped staff begin to transportation projects and investigate transportation issues that residents and meeting participants had previously informationbetterrecommendations in the planon existing conditions a DRAFT - A table . lunchtime hour March 26, 2018 - ,and employees a two Store Customer Outreach up community input table at - Goodwill at the corner of Route A pop OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN Goodwill Staff hosted apublic input session at the Goodwill Store 419/Brambleton Avenue approximately 2 miles from Oak Grove on March 26, 2018was set up near the front door, offering shoppers chance to learn about and discuss the study with staff. Paper copies of the survey were also available. . February 2, 2018 , Oak Grove of all ages could also C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N TENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES on their favorite style of park. 10 - 3 of Fun at Tanglewood Mall The Roanoke County Planning booth at Tons Tons of Fun EventStaff promoted the Center and other planning studies at Tons of Fun at Tanglewood Mall on February 2, 2018. Kids used a table map and cutouts to design their own County park while staff talked with parents about the upcoming studiesParticipantsvoteAnyone who provided their email address for the study mailing list was entered into a prize drawing for a business at Tanglewood Mall. . 19 - 3 gateway and streetscape pedestrian lighting, street trees, ENGAGEMENT RESULTS DRAFT - C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T landscaped medians and roadway lighting. visual preference exercise were Clockwise from top left, the top results of the improvements OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN and furniture from ranked the treet streetscape previous survey results. were the plan. These at (including fixtures to sts in the were selected gateway and streetscape . A similar exercise asked about thespecificimprovements that should be incorporated inexamples popular requemeetings or The two most desiredelements were pedestrian oriented: sidewalk lighting and street trees that separate the sidewalk from the street or line a roadway. Next, participants desired roadway improvements, including landscaping in medians and roadway lighting. Sand accessoriessuch as benches and trashcans) gateway signage lowest . 25 -- 3 should cutspeed indicate were to projects : . them to should be studied Top three greenway rational Road Project Questions % of respondents said that% of respondents said that ENGAGEMENT RESULTS OpeParticipants were asked to whether or not the following operational road projects important 76through traffic on neighborhood streets determine if changes are needed. 59enforcement efforts on Route 419 and on neighborhood streetsbe increased DRAFT - owned - Route 419 C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T as allowed Projects the Hidden neighborhoods & Trail d, SW back to City d, SW from d, SW to Norwood long d, SW from Route 419 oa oa oa oa , SW Greenway reet 3 projects within Grandin Rto Hope RStMcVitty Rto Keagy RRoute 419Expand the Oak Grove Park trails onto the vacant Countyparcel and connect to neighboring parcels, Connect the expanded Oak Grove Park trails to Route 419Construct the Barnhardt CreekGreenway aValley Middle School property Map of the top three bicycle/pedestrian OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN 2.3.Top 1.2.3. d, y oa e 419 to e 419 to and Hackne from Rout from Routcrosswalk d, SW from end of oa Road Carriage Lane from Route 419 to Hackney LaneLane from Grandin Road Extension to Bridle LaneKeagy Sugar Loaf Mountain Road with a Keagy RoadGrandin RoadSugar Loaf Mountain RoadMcVitty RVistar sidewalk to Keagy RSW to Route 419 projects within County neighborhoods County Neighborhoods:City Neighborhoods: Map of the top three bicycle/pedestrian In 1.2.3.In 1. participants at each event DRAFT - A summary of all engagement exercises showing the number of OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN indicate ork with VDOT all of the Oak important to following transit . were ork with area etermine demand and C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N TENGAGEMENT RESULTS for potential expansion of to determine if the speed limit : surveys are available online. 26 - % of respondents wanted % of respondents wanted the % of respondents wanted the 3 47Roanoke County to wto evaluate Route 419 through Oak Grovecan be reduced.Transit Opportunity QuestionsParticipants were asked to whether or not the opportunities them73localities to wbusinesses to determine demand and support for potential expansion of mass transit routes. 61localities to dsupport CORTRAN hoursComplete results for Grove Center engagement activities and . 27 - 3 PLAN ADOPTION PROCESS - DRAFT 2 - Center : ing Roanoke d C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T A one . The received are egal ld a public L ail. Staff also During the public Oak Grove . through electronic emails on the Plan prior citizens were will ho five 19), in March 2021. Planning Commission voted ewspaper - N ublic comments the meeting ue to the state of emergency OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN Dassociated with the Coronavirus (COVIDencouraged to view and participate inmeans. The public hearing was broadcast live, so members of the public could view the meeting on Roanoke Valley Television (RVTV3) Channel 3 or on the Roanoke County websitehearing, staff received comment by emreceived to the public hearingCounty to recommend approval to incorporate the Plan into the Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan.The City of Roanoke PlannCommission hearing All pavailable online. s 3 1 to a survey on 7,016 156 : : January 8 a public 3,720 to incorporate 1,919 itizens shared to Study Area C . through January 8 to . Center webpage. Center Plan into the 1 from , 202 29 Facebook ReachTwitter Reach: Email Reach: Letters SentProperty Owners comments Oak GroveOak Grove February 2, 2021 Plan Adoption ProcessPlanning Commission Public HearingThe draft Oak Grove Center Plan was posted online forcomment period held Januarytotal the Additional comments were received by phone or email during subsequent public hearings.The Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan. The public hearing was advertised February 2, 2021Summary of Advertisement: . 1 - 4 1 - P R I N C I P L E S Figure 4 A N D come be. DRAFT V I S I O N - . all the people to attracts it offers. It is a beautiful and Create a place where people and businesses want to Improve and expand outdoor amenities.Increase mobility and connectivity.Expand housing options.Upgrade existing facilities, services and utilities. spend time enjoying 1.2.3.4.5.Create a place where people and businesses want to be. OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN Principles:1.Oak Grove andrecreational amenities and leisure activities vibrant community center Oak tions, and . Vision and Principles . he vision and principles 5 Center Plan are derived from VisionOak Grove is an attractive and vibrant village center. The area boasts thriving businesses, places to gather, housing opextensive parks and trails. Travel options are safe and accessible for all ages and abilities, and connect the center to adjacent neighborhoods, greenways and surrounding areas. Appendix 4The vision and principles for the Grovecommunity feedback, stakeholder interview responses and existing conditions.Together, tset the foundation for plan recommendations and implementation strategies in Appendix . 3 - 4 stream . Improve educational and services nfrastructure and y. existing facilities, services 5 public - P R I N C I P L E S water i and utilities. 5. UpgradeExpandemergencystormwater qualitFigure 4 A N D DRAFT V I S I O N - OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN use developments - variety of housing a 4 - and prices. 4. Expand housing options.Build new mixedthat provide typesFigure 4 . 1 - 5 to year - area while S Staff will also federal Staff will Plan will be N that are O I Plan. T year Capital Center - Any capital projects modal transportation Oak Grove A- over the next 20+ landowners D in order to implement the nts Program. N County. E The recommendations listed in M s. Oak Grove M evelopers edevelopment of existing buildings to implement the leverage local revenue to obtain funding from state and sources for all aspects of the Plan, including multiimprovements. will be planned and programmed in the County’s 10Improvemededicate time to engage current business and promoting the dPlan’s vision.Rand any new development will depend on private investment, guided by standards developed and encouraged by theCity andTiming/PhasingThe implemented yearthis Plan are for the first 10 years, while future projects will be implemented in the 10 to 20time horizon. Many of the O C E R to sign DRAFT - A N D N a gateway O I T and the City of A T N interdepartmental team will invest staff resources E ter management and other M E bicycle accommodations; L idelines and development arking; landscaping; pedestrian OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN P Conceptual rendering of gustandards could address: permitted uses; building location, height, design and coverage; lighting; pand streetscape amenities; open space and gathering space; signage; stormwadevelopment features. Funding StrategiesRoanoke County Roanoke create an M I with These along The . years is important. strategic public Implementation and line . 5 t, policy and regulatory AppendixRecommendationsThe Oak Grove Center Plan presents a vision for the study area concrete implementation strategies for the next ten years and comprehensive recommendations for the next twentyrecommendations include future policy actions as well as physical infrastructure desires and needs. Successful implementation depends on continued community engagement,investmentools and financing methods to encourage private development.Design PrinciplesRoanoke County will work with the City of Roanoke to develop and/or amend guidelines to implement design principles of the Plan. Cohesive design across the City/County guidelines will support the adoption or revision of ordinances dealing with zoning, subdivision of property, and other development matters. Design the Center After resident to the execute local a to Oak Grove will analyze and et with staff arted recommendations. and actions Getting StAdoption of the Plan is the first step in implementation process. adoption, determine the most appropriate tools Plan’s County staff mdiscuss neighborhood issues S DRAFT - Additional progress l be used Oak Grove will consult Oak Grove community . occurs. Staff s to interested the Plan’s should accommodate update will be transitioned to both residents, the business high priority. The existing R E C O M M E N D A T I O N . Current email lists wil provide OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN CommunicationKeeping community and the greater area informed about will be a webpagemarket and communicate about development within the areato parties as progress opportunities for community engagement may be addressed as part of individual projects recommended in this Plan. Any future updates to the Plan document will include input.AccessibilityImplementation of the Center Plan and welcome all people through accessible design. with local representatives to recommend improvements that accomplish this goal A N D As different of the plan are I M P L E M E N T A T I O N sit together at a local business 2 - 5 recommendations will be implemented in phases and will evolve over time. componentsimplemented, periodic reviews of the Plan will be necessary and adjustments made based on changing conditions.Customers Photo credit: Evelyn Slone . 3 - A 5 is story, - plan . density multi - S This pattern street parking, - N walkable, use development the Oak Grove story - O - for I as well as should be T elopment on the area A to two s mixed evelopment pattern D d plan N It showed a large amount of E ype t tdoor seating and wide, M enter ncourage A medium density infill and mixed userecommended forCdense, onedevelopment with onoulandscaped sidewalks. ebetween Route 419 commercial frontage and existing lowneighborhoodscompact residential development with smaller unit sizes in the area.infill development in the western, commercial half of the study area, with new buildings located along 419 in current parking lots, some residential development in the eastern half of the study area, and one large devvacant Keagy Village pad site. transitional area between commercial development along Route 419 and the existing residential neighborhoodsestablished and preserved M O C E . R the DRAFT - A N D a parking Transition N as . This changes O 1) - I used Development Pattern T Family Residential” - A T the study area that are N (see Map 5 E Oak Grove M ) to a Core designation. E shownportions ofcurrently designated as (including the Oak Grove Elementary School, Metis Plaza and Keagy Village and several smaller parcels along Route 419), and Neighborhood Conservation (vacant parcelslotThe Future Land Use Map reflectschanges from the recently adopted City Plan 2040: this combines the previous “Multiand “Mixed Density Residential” designation areas to a “Mixed Residential” designation and splits the previous “Commercial” designation areas into “Neighborhood Commercial” and “Commercial Corridor” designations L OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN P Proposed M I ty year - Future Oak Grove and ) mprovements dditionally County’s . This sequencing . funding availability and detail to the City’s future five categories: land use, on following page With the adoption of the Center Plan, theLand Use Map will be amended as ap Plan RecommendationsThe recommendations in this plan fall under community facilities, transportation, gateway/streetscape iand community engagement. Each recommendation is aseparated into two phases: those which fall within a realistic tentimeframe and “future” recommendations that would occur beyond ten yearswas determined based on factors including community priorities, staff priorities, coordination of related projects.Land Use RecommendationsAmend the County’s Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map as recommended (see mprovideland use map as adopted in CiPlan 2040 1 - Map 5 S DRAFT - R E C O M M E N D A T I O N OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN A N D I M P L E M E N T A T I O N 4 - 5 . 5 - - 5 Plan lic facility Oak S book return N area. O for a I T private partnerships to date the - A D (Future) N Center Plan based on E . M Implementation of the Plan will occur over the next ten years. After that point, and as different components of the plan are implemented, periodic reviews of the Plan will be necessary and adjustments made based on changing conditions. Explore publicuse vacant retail spaces for smallscale, temporary library space in order to increase commercial traffic and serve area patrons. Consider options for an eBranch or kiosk in or near the plan area.Consider options drop off at an existing pubin or near the plan M Land UseReview and upGrovechanging conditions. Community FacilitiesRecommendationsIncrease Library Services in the Area O C E R DRAFT - A N D economic N O I and the City of T e housing options, and A T will continue to work with N E M Encourage homes where people can age in place.Encourage a range of housing price points.Encourage universal design in new housing. E standards, landscaping and buffering requirements, the placement and orientation of buildings relative to the street, desired land uses including diverse and affordablstandards for public/private spaces. Additionally, regulations should:ooo Roanoke CountyRoanokeprivate property and business owners to identify and support development or redevelopment of potential catalyst sites. L OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN P Target key sites for future development opportunities. M I use - guidelines friendly - red land other these and . to encourage a mixed existing development design guidelines for the terns. These changes may Roanoke County and the City of Roanoke will develop design guidelines and standards to implement the design principles of the Plan. This process will involve the development of new design guidelinesAfter developing design guidelines, Roanoke County and the City of Roanoke will review againstregulations (Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, etc.) to determine what changes, if any, need to be made to support desired land uses and development patinclude, but not be limited to, updates to parking and lighting Developplan area.Review and update development standards regarding desiuses, parking, lighting, landscaping, building placement, massing, façade treatment standardsdevelopment and a vibrant mix of businesses in a pedestrianenvironment. its for Parks when d Oak Grove update (Future) updates should be on the need for . Plan for Parks an Master Plan sustainable landscapes that Recreation. n evaluation Aconducted outdoor recreation improvements and amenities in the Center and nearby parks, including expanded walking paths, restrooms, new picnic areas, shelters, benches, pet stations, improved outdoor play spaces for all ages, and new and accessible playgroundsRoanoke County MasterRecreation Create would clean and slow stormwater runoff, thereby improving water quality. Community FacilitiesImplement recommendations from the(date to be determined)and Evaluate needs and consider improvements for Mud Lick Creek and Barnhardt Creek. S in . DRAFT - at protect owned . - SW t to the . Carriage Drive improvements through the and enhance mountain the trails in Oak Grove Park n and around ear Grandin Road R E C O M M E N D A T I O N round the intersection of Route following areas: OA419 at Grandin Road Extension.NFairington Apartments. area and connec ew development should Extendonto the vacant Countyparcel and connect to neighboring parcels.Connect other trails within the study area to proposed sidewalk improvements.Nthe natural beauty of the Oak Grove Centerviews where possibleConsider drainagethe ooo OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN Build a trail network studyRoanoke River GreenwayPreserve scenic views of the surrounding mountains.Evaluate and improve stormwater infrastructure. A N D , . for all ages to determine and picnic . Park. private - . , restrooms I M P L E M E N T A T I O N and pocket parks Oak Grove the existing playground at court and relax Encourage community partnerships for the installation and maintenance of Little Free Libraries.Evaluate future needspotential changes.Explore accessible alternatives for improving Oak Grove ParkConsider locating a dog park in the study area or vicinityConsider new accessible play spacesand abilities.Encourage publicpartnerships to develop community park or public outdoor spaces. 6 - 5 Evaluate Fire and Rescue services in the plan area. Improvetennisshelter Create new parks and spaces to play . 7 - and 5 . /Sugar n Road Prioritize . S , Gatewood and seek N Extension SW O I facilities T School Road SW A D pedestrian and bicycle N bicycle and pedestrian /Sugar Loaf Mountai Seek funding for E M equest VDOT study the functionality eek funding for improvements Drive. improvements recommended from this study.Rof the Grandin RoadLoaf Mountain Road intersection. Srecommended from this study.Consideraccommodations on McVitty Road SW, Grandin RoadAvenue SW, Norwood Street SW Hidden Valley M Improve the Grandin RoadExtensionintersection.Evaluate facilities along neighborhood streetsin the City of Roanokefunding for theseconnections based on available funds. O C E R DRAFT - A N D eek funding N Seek funding S n. O I eas on both sides parcel connections T - A T intersectio N E 419/Carriage Drive/Grandin M improvements recommended E equest VDOT study the functionality equest VDOT study the functionality equest VDOT study the functionality Encourage interfor commercial arof Route 419.Consider access management along Route 419.Rof the Road SW Intersection. for improvements recommended from this study.Rof the Route 419/Grandin Road Extension for from this study.Rof the intersections of Route 419 at Bower Road, Stoneybrook Drive, Etheridge Road and Glen Heather L OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN P Improve the Route 419/Carriage Drive/Grandin Road SW Intersection.Improve the Route 419/Grandin Road Extension Intersection.Improve the Route 419 intersections at Bower Road, Stoneybrook Drive, Etheridge Road and Glen Heather Drive. M I along changes improve . (Future) monitor Glen Heather Drive Install pedestrian . continue to Recommendations ) Recommended as needed n Salem. from , including sidewalks, flow signal timing and phasing along continued (improvements for the Oak Grove Center area and nearby parks should be implemented as funding becomes available. Construct pedestrian and bicycle facilitiesRoute 419to Keagy Road/Keagy Road at Keagy Villagesignals and crosswalks at intersections along Route 419.Recommend VDOT to Route 419 to traffic Community FacilitiesConnect trails within the study area to the Roanoke River Greenway i TransportationConstruct pedestrian and bicycle accommodations on Route 419.Improve traffic flow and safety for motor vehicles along Route 419. ies, many for street and Recommendations As a regional gateway to outdoor and urban amenitstakeholders and residents would like to see visual improvements including gateway signage and landscaping. Improvements may include, but not be limited to, lighting, landscaping, signage, street furniture, etc.Streetscape improvements may be supported or funded through state programs that create partnerships with localities or local businesses.Existing and new landscaping and streetscape improvements will need Gateway/Streetscape ImprovementsConstruct and install gateway and streetscape improvements throughout the study area.Leverage available state programs(and neighborhood grants in the City of Roanoke)gateway improvements.Ensure the maintenance of landscaping and other streetscape improvements throughout the study area. S . DRAFT at - from the Barnhardt , including ure) : to the City of Salem pedestrian signals (Fut . opportunities to the y of Roanoke east of . Install . R E C O M M E N D A T I O N n the Citn Roanoke County west of Route IRoute 419I419 ork with interested stakeholders to Construct pedestrian and bicycle facilities along Route 419Glen Heather Drive to Stoneybrook Drive and from Keagy Road/Keagy Road Keagy Village borderand crosswalks at intersections along Route 419. Identify alignments forCreek Greenway oo Wevaluate transit opportunities and funding alternativespotential expansion of paratransit and senior transportation services TransportationConstruct pedestrian and bicycle accommodations on Route 419.OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN Expand transitstudy area when and where feasible. A N D - area to , Glen . and other study area. on on Carriage Lane, neighborhood owners and ensi which could include Ext and Sugar Loaf determine the . pedestrian and bicycle I M P L E M E N T A T I O N of the Barnhardt Creek unty and seek funding for facilities . ConsideraccommodationsHackney Lane, Keagy Road, Grandin RoadHeather DriveMountain Road.Work with VDOT, the City of Roanoke Transportation Division agencies to evaluate operational issues throughout the studyimprove safety. Issues may include, but are not be limited to: cutthrough traffic onstreets; speed limit studies and enforcement; and intersection safety improvementsinnovative intersections 8 - 5 Evaluate bicycle and pedestrian facilities along neighborhood streets in the CotheseAddress operational issues to improve safety throughout the study areaWork with propertystakeholders to alignmentGreenway through the . 9 - . 5 art. S N O I T feasible as part of A D N E allations will be considered as amming. M ncourage public and private Eorganizations to host programs in The Oak Grove Center area and consider allowing outdoor sales so retailers can “bring the store out into the street.”Temporary and permanent art instpart of any redevelopment, events or marketing initiatives. Staff will look for opportunities to add public space in partnership with private redevelopment, and include publicspace whereother public right of way projects M Collaborate with local organizations, business groups, existing farmers markets and festivals to utilize new or existing open space areas for progrSeek opportunities for public/private outdoor spaces and public O C E R te . DRAFT and e - Plan. . A N D is N will shift to mation O I T page with business and A more about the Plan te T N E Center. Email lists will be used s and property owners. departments will receiv M terials via the webpage E ommunica Cproperty owners about development and redevelopment opportunities and implementation of thStaff will assist area businesses that wish to learnand share public informaThe current webboth market and to communicaabout development within Oak Grove to update those interested as progress occurs. The community may also be engaged through branding development, transportation and development projects, and future updates of the Plan. County City information on preferred locations for investment, good housing design and retail design for businesses L OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN P Maintain communication with businesKeep residents and the larger area informed about progress. M I , local lan will p is . Roanoke investment but and City private partnerships arantee the longevity - use projects. n and capable of and the City of Roanoke , the City of Roanoke dentify potential developers through to be maintained by Roanoke Countyprivate property owners, or business partners to guof any enhancements.The redevelopment and density patterns called for by thdepend on privatebe guided by standards developed by the CountyCountymay consider financial incentives as part of public/private partnerships.lding mixed Imarketing efforts, networking and requests for qualifications. Events and media exposure will be coordinated to recognize and reward successful developers. Community EngagementRecommendationsConsider publicfor redevelopment and revitalization opportunities.Actively seek out developer partners interested ibui Comments Received for the Draft Oak GroveCenter Plan January 8, 2021–February 2, 2021 Comments received via Survey Monkey With a Starbucks finally coming to the Oak Grove/Keagy Village area, we now need more than ever a new grocery store, such asPublix, Trader Joe's, Aldi or Sprouts. That new grocery store will be the catalyst for making happen many of the planners'and residents' wishes and suggestions that are reported in the Plan. Please let food lion continue to be here. Thinking about this makes me sick, as I live on Grandin Road Ext. Things you are not considering or just don't care about, because it doesn't affect you. Trails-this brings more strangers through our area, allowing access to our kids who are outside. It also gives placesfor illegal activity and hiding. I can't tell you how many times things have gone on with the trail that is beside Oak Grove Elementary. You expose the area to others which causes increased traffic and crime. We have recently had a bunch of break ins. It will get worse if you do this. At my biggest pain point is the traffic. Yes, you will upgrade 419, but what about the neighborhoods they use to cut through? Our road is constant speeders and passing on residential road. We can't turn into our driveway without someone almost hitting us because we aren't going fast enough. During this process, we will also have dump trucks speeding down our street and making a mess with dirt, which we have to drive through to get out of the neighborhood. You don't understand what you are bringing hear. We live it every day!!! My husband has lived her for 40 plus years. Sad that we will be forced to move. Trust me, more crime is coming. I can't even cross the road for mail without almost getting hit. Im truly sick and outraged bythis plan. Do something to the miserable Tanglewood Mall and leave our area alone!!! We bought our house because Oak Grove is a quiet area (at least it use to be). If you all have all of this money to spend, try taking car of our schools and roads. Iuse to think Roanoke County was great, not anymore! FYI, we also need jobs that people can support a family on. You just keep bringing jobs that pay minimum wage or a little over. We need much better than that. People will not be able to support your shops and restaurants on these poor paying jobs! Second comment, later: I just gave my opinion and addressed speeding and traffic on our road. Here I am a few minutes later calling 911 because there is awreck at the intersection of Grandin Road Ext and SugarLoaf. It's already too dangerous. PLEASE do not add to this problem. Therehas been many issues there. Again, you all don't have to live here. It's not your kids safety! _____________________________________________________________________________________ This may seem a bit out of left-field however; due to the success of Aldi's in it's location...Has the planning commission considered aTrader Joe's. My children and I are all huge fans and they are at an age where I would like them to work there as well. This is just myrandom two-cents during a 100-year pandemic so for all I know they're completely insane...like many of the thoughts expressed on theinternet during the stated time period. August of 2019, developers out of North Carolina eyeballed land around Lick Run & Best Buy. City Council opened the plans for publiccomment. There was tons of push back and rightly so, as these jokers proposed highway development through an historically Blackneighborhood & proposed building on land that protectsCity residents from floodwater. Oak Grove is already a commercial area. I thinkit could easily host some of the businesses and apartment plans proposed by said North Carolinians. I'd love to see something in thisarea that supports local farmers and feeds into part-time job availability like a Trader Joe's or a Farm Fresh or even another RoanokeCo-op location. I also think this area needs something fun for adults and families, like a Top Golf or something akin to Blacksburg'sCinebowl. This would also bea great place for a mix of local boutiques and possibly a gardening shop. The proposal looks excellent sofar! Congratulations to the entire County/City team for its work on this plan, and to the many citizens who took the time to providethoughtful input. Very well done. While I am a forty-year resident of Roanoke, I only moved into this particular area about one year agoand have had the opportunity over the past year to get a better feel for its neighborhoods, businesses and travel patterns as I drove,biked and walked much of the area myself. I suggest the following tweaks to the plan: 1. Extend the recommended Route 419 sidewalk improvements a few hundred feet further south to the intersection of Bower Road.This will tap into the enormous neighborhood area bounded by Route 419, Grandin Road and Garst Mill Road. While that neighborhooditself does not have sidewalks, I have found it to be very walkable and bicycle-friendly. 2. Similarly, extend the proposed Grandin Road sidewalk improvements (City) farther east to the intersection with Wynmere Drive toconnect with another entry point to that same neighborhood. In full disclosure, my new residence on Maple Leaf Drive in the City(opposite Wynmere Drive's intersection with Grandin Road) would stand tobenefit from such a sidewalk improvement along GrandinRoad. Thank you all for your time and consideration. As a resident of the Townes at Hidden Valley, I'm most concerned as to what specifically you have planned for the field behind ourdevelopment and behind Keagy Village. We so enjoy the views from there and walking across the field to Keagy Village. I hope whatgets planned there will not block the views or create more congestion. I'm opposed to an apartment complex there if that is what isplanned. The plan is easy to understand and provides a nice outline of what the county and city hope to achieve in the area in the next 20years. The summary plan has ideal future photos that display a lively area similar to something that Roanokersand our kids typicallywould travel to in Charlottesville, Richmond, DC area, or Raleigh. It would be wonderful to get commercial tenants unique to this side oftown in Oak Grove that are family-friendly. We enjoy that the city and county are trying to make Oak Grove feel like a neighborhoodwith unique signage, sidewalks, and greenery like other popular areas in the city such as Wasena, South Roanoke, and GrandinVillage. We would like to see outdoor spaces to sit and eat takeout, ice cream, coffee from the tenants in Oak Grove and SouthwestPlazas similar to what is found in Keagy Village, Wasena, South Roanoke, and Grandin Village. Overall, great plan by the county and city and we hope this helps this area become more active during the evening/early night hours for the teenagers, young adults, andfamilies living here. The plan looks good and we had lots of opportunities to join in and give our thoughts which it seemed like most folks appreciated. Ihope there are short term goals to help make this areaexciting again with new shops, offices, and restaurants as our neighborhoodpopulation seems to only get older and older. The park land behind the Oak Grove school seems like a great opportunity to create a mini adventure area bringing some new funamenities like at Explore Park and the greenway parks into the suburbs. Also it’s not in Oak Grove, but I hope Hidden Valley MiddleSchool gets a remodel ASAP like Green Valley Elementary, Cave Spring Elementary, Cave Spring Middle, and Cave Spring High. It would be great to somehow get a new grocery store besides Kroger and Food Lion in this part of Roanoke. Target needs a secondstore in Roanoke too, so perhaps they could build here or in the Tanglewood Mall plan area. It will be fun to see parts of these plans in the coming years, but in the short term it would be nice to freshen up the McDonaldsshopping mall to be on par with Keagy Village and Southwest Plaza. I feel that getting easier foot and bike traffic to Oak Grove Center from the Windsor Westand Crest Hill Subdivisions it important.That population base is already there. Grandin Rd between Glen Heather and Electric is too dangerous for foot traffic and there is nogood way to cross Electric back towards Cordell. Some sort of cross walk at Bower could at least get foot and bike traffic acrossElectric where Bridle and other streets are. I feel getting the current population to Oak Grove Center is a key to future growth. I thinkthis will show quicker results. The plan looks great! Love to see improvement coming to this area of Roanoke. Excited to see more dining options but also anopportunity for more local businesses to open. Plan is exciting for the future of the area. I'm happy to see the county and city working together on our neighborhoods bringing in localestablishments and chains rather than only focusing on regional industrial facilities. The area has potential to become a town center like Daleville for casual summer concerts and events. I like the area having aname/logo and signssimilar to Daleville too. Please consider a paved or gravel walking trail from Oak Grove Plaza to OGES to KeagyVillage for exercising without having to walk on the streets... this path could be like the county Library trail. I like the plan and think this would be great for the schools and neighborhoods in the area. I like that the park might get a remodel andit a ould be cool to see Keagy Village fill up like the Roanoke City Ivy Market shopping center, Blacksburg First and Main shoppingcenter, or the new Christiansburg Market Place shopping center. There is no hotel on 419 or Brambleton from Lewis Gale toTanglewood... perhaps Oak Grove (or Cave Spring Corners) could finally attract a hotel if development takes off in this area? It couldhave a event/conference rental space and restaurant too. Comments received via Email (Before the Roanoke County Planning Commission Public Hearing) Helen Sublette, Resident My remarks and concerns are directed to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors concerning future plans to develop 173 acres in the Oak Grove/Keagy Village area of Roanoke County. I would like to know what is planned to improve and control water run off and future flood damage in this area and to mitigate flood risks through storm water management. Displacement of land through construction of 173 acres is sure to affect residential homes in the area. What are the flood risk management strategies in place to mitigate and protect the area from future flooding? How will property values by affected? Has there been a flood risk analysis, levee improvement planned or in place to protect current homeowners and property values? If so, how can we find out whatthese strategies are and are they in writing? Roanoke County has a responsibility to respect citizens and residents and to make sure flood risks are reduced, not increased. Flood Insurance is not the answer when property is destroyed. It never covers the whole costs, time to recover damages, or improve property values. Pleasetake our concerns to heart. Thank you for your consideration. Steve Grammer, Advocate for people with disabilities The city and county has to work together to put a crosswalk at the intersection of Electric Road and Grandin Road. Also, you need to enforce speeding at the intersection between Farrington apartments and Food Lion. Second comment, later date: You must enforce the speed limit at the crosswalk between Fairington Apartments and Food Lion, you must build a crosswalk at the intersection of Electric and Grandin, before someone is killed by a vehicle. You must give safer, age appropriate, and accessible housingoptions, to people with disabilities who are on supplemental income. Carl Benjamin I’m concerned with biking and walking along Rt 419 in the Oak Grove area –now and in the future. It is a busy road and will most likely only get busier. Haven’t I heard of plans to expand Rt 419 to six lanes along some part of the road? And don’t you think eventually that will happen in the Oak Grove area also? This would make a bike lane a scary place to be. How about a bike path from Oak Grove Park through thecounty owned undeveloped land over towards Sugar Loaf Mt Road behind Metis Plaza? Then cross Keagy Road going behind Keagy Village down toward Barnhardt Creek and Hidden Valley Middle. This would provide some connection to neighborhoods as well as connection to business via Grandin Road Ext and Keagy Road. Joyce Waugh,President/CEORoanoke Regional Chamber Chairman Bower and Members of the Roanoke County Planning Commission, Good evening. I’m unable to attend this evening’s hearing yet wanted to thank you for Roanoke County’s work on this and the other ReImagine study plans. One of the unique factors of this particular plan is the joint work with Roanoke City. The City and County areto be commended for working together to make this area and our broader Virginia’s Blue Ridge a betterplace to live, which starts with making a plan and then following through to completion. This joint effort highlights several already going concerns and ways to better connect and improve livability in this area. This is no small task when considering the nearly 200acres and almost 100 residential and commercialproperties involved in the study area. The additional landscaping, streetscaping, lighting and more to bettertie together this area of the community will only serve to make it better, as with the Hollins Center Plan and419 Town Center Plan. On behalf of the Roanoke Regional Chamber, I commend the work of you, your staff and the community, forcreating a plan from which all may benefit for years to come. Comments received via Email (During the Roanoke County Planning Commission Public Hearing) Judy LaPrade Is there a proposal in this project for a light at Glen Heather coming out onto 419? Trying to get across 419 fom there is very dangerous with the increased traffic the Oak Grove area has.