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Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors
November 9, 2022
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Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors
Agenda
November 9, 2022
Good afternoon and welcome to our meeting for November 9, 2022. 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. The meetings are broadcast live on RVTV, Channel 3, and will be
rebroadcast on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 5 p.m.
website at www.RoanokeCountyVA.gov. Our meetings are closed-captioned, so it is
important for everyone to speak directly into the microphones at the podium. Individuals
who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in or attend Board of
Supervisors meetings should contact the Clerk to the Board at (540) 772-2005 at least
48 hours in advance. Please turn all cell phones off or place on silent.
A. OPENING CEREMONIES
1. Roll Call
B. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA
ITEMS
C. PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
1. Recognition of Sgt. Cara Jacobs on her selection as one of the International
Association of Chiefs of Police "40 Under 40" Award winners for 2022 (Howard
B. Hall, Chief of Police)
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D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution authorizing an amendment to the engineering services contract with
Hurt & Proffitt, Inc., and consenting to the re-allocation of $4,542,105 in
previously appropriated Smart Scale funding, and $4,352,469 in previously
appropriated Surface Transportation Block Grant Program funding for the West
Roanoke River Greenway Phase 1 Project, Catawba Magisterial District (Lindsay
B. Webb, Parks Planning and Development Manager)
E. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of property at 6781 Mount Chestnut Road
(Tax Map Number 075.00-02-33.00-0000) for the purpose of expanding Happy
Hollow Gardens Park, Windsor Hills Magisterial District, and authorizing
execution of a deed and other documents necessary to accomplish the
acquisition of this real estate (Lindsay B. Webb, Parks Planning and
Development Manager)
F. APPOINTMENTS
1. Roanoke County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) (appointed by District)
2. Roanoke County Economic Development Authority (EDA) (appointed by District)
3. Roanoke County Library Board (appointed by District)
4. Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Advisory Commission
(appointed by District)
G. 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 July 12, 2022
2. Resolution amending and re-adopting a Grievance Procedure
3. Confirmation of appointment to the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Board of
Directors and the Roanoke County Economic Development Authority
4. Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $6,200 from the
Jacqueline S. and Shelborn L. Spangler Fund of Community Foundation to
Roanoke County Fire and Rescue for the purchase of a thermal imaging camera
for the Back Creek Fire & Rescue Station #11
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5. The petition of Panda Storage Rentals and Sales to obtain a special use permit
for equipment sales and rentals and a special use permit for mini-warehouse on
approximately 4.82 acres on land zoned C-2, High Intensity Commercial District,
located in the 5300 block of West Main Street and the 5400 block of Pleasant
Run Drive, Catawba Magisterial District (First Reading of Ordinance and
request for Public Hearing)
H. CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
I. REPORTS
1. Unappropriated, Board Contingency and Capital Reserves Report
2. Outstanding Debt Report
J. WORK SESSIONS
1. Work session to discuss the Rt. 460 Land Use and Connectivity Study with the
Board of Supervisors (Philip Thompson, Director of Planning)
2. Work session to review with the Board of Supervisors the status of the County of
Roanoke's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects (Laurie Gearheart,
Director of Finance and Management Services and Steve Elliott, Budget
Administrator)
K. CLOSED MEETING, pursuant to the Code of Virginia as follows:
1. Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) - Discussion and consideration regarding present and
prospective appointees to
Incentive Program Board
EVENING SESSION 7:00 P.M.
L. CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
M. PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
1. The petition of Neil Aneja to obtain a special use permit to operate a short-term
rental on approximately 0.30 acre on land zoned R-1, Low Density Residential,
located at 2776 White Pelican Lane, Cave Spring Magisterial District (Philip
Thompson, Director of Planning)
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2. The petition of Barnett Properties, LLC, to rezone approximately 9.38 acres from
R-3C, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential District with conditions, R-1, Low
Density Residential District, I-1C, Low Intensity Industrial District with conditions,
C-2C, High Intensity Commercial District with conditions, and C-1, Low Intensity
Commercial District, to C-2, High Intensity Commercial District, for retail sales
located in the 4400 block of Brambleton Avenue including 4449 and 4457
Brambleton Avenue, and the 4500 and 4600 blocks of Old Cave Spring Road,
Windsor Hills Magisterial District (POSTPONED AT THE REQUEST OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION)
N. CITIZEN COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
O. REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
1. Phil C. North
2. David F. Radford
3. P. Jason Peters
4. Martha B. Hooker
5. Paul M. Mahoney
P. ADJOURNMENT
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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: November 9, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Recognition of Sgt. Cara Jacobs on her selection as one of
the International Association of Chiefs of Police "40 Under
40" Award winners for 2022
SUBMITTED BY: Howard B. Hall
Chief of Police
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Recognition of Sgt. Cara Jacobs for her selection as a "40 Under 40" Award winner.
BACKGROUND:
Each year, the International Association of Chiefs of Police recognizes 40 law
enforcement professionals under the age of 40 from around the world who demonstrate
leadership, exemplify commitment to their profession, and have a positive impact on
their communities and the field of policing. The IACP describes the winners as
"extraordinary individuals who are motivated to lead their agencies into the future, and
they encourage colleagues to grow professionally and personally, striving daily to
provide best-of-class services that lead to a safer, more inclusive, and more peaceful
world."
DISCUSSION:
Sgt. Cara Jacobs has been selected as one of the 2022 winners of this prestigious
award. She received the award at the IACP Conference in Dallas last month.
Sgt. Jacobs is an 11 year veteran of the Roanoke County Police Department. She has
excelled at every assignment, which include patrol officer, DUI Task Force, and patrol
supervisor. She also supervises the Honor Guard. Sgt. Jacobs was the first member of
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the department to become certified as a Drug Recognition Expert and has since earned
certifications as a DRE instructor and course manager. Her expertise is recognized
both throughout Virginia and across the country. She has recently been featured as an
instructor in an online training program produced by the Departments of Justice and
Transportation. Locally, Sgt. Jacobs works to mentor younger officers and acts as a
role model for those developing their careers. Her potential in our department is
unlimited.
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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: November 9, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution authorizing an amendment to the engineering
services contract with Hurt & Proffitt, Inc., and consenting to
the re-allocation of $4,542,105 in previously appropriated
Smart Scale funding, and $4,352,469 in previously
appropriated Surface Transportation Block Grant Program
funding for the West Roanoke River Greenway Phase 1
Project, Catawba Magisterial District
SUBMITTED BY: Lindsay B. Webb
Parks Planning and Development Manager
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Resolution authorizing an amendment to the engineering services contract (#2014-003)
with Hurt & Proffitt, Inc., and consenting to the re-allocation of $4,542,105 in previously
appropriated Smart Scale funding, and $4,352,469 in previously appropriated Surface
Transportation Block Grant Program funding for the West Roanoke River Greenway
Phase 1 Project, Catawba Magisterial District
BACKGROUND:
The Roanoke River Greenway is identified as a regional priority in the Roanoke Valley
Greenway Plan, and it is considered a critical component of economic development and
tourism initiatives. Roanoke County is developing the West Roanoke River Greenway
proposed between Green Hill Park in Roanoke County and West Riverside Drive in the
City of Salem. This project has been designed by Hurt & Proffitt and proposes to
construct an approximate 1.4-mile section of greenway that is being developed in
phases as described below.
In August 2022, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) advised that due to a
significant increase in the cost estimate, the project could be phased to deliver the
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portion of the greenway where right-of-way had been obtained and design was
complete. With Roanoke County concurrence, VDOT approved the phasing plan in
September 2022, which committed all project funding to Phase 1.
Phase 1 - VDOT UPC No. 97171
This project is a 0.6-mile section of greenway proposed with a trailhead parking lot on
West Riverside Drive and will extend east along the Roanoke River to the existing
greenway in the City of Salem across from Kingsmill Drive. The right-of-way needed for
this phase of the project has been secured and is owned by the City of Salem and
Roanoke County. Design plans are 100% complete, environmental permits are being
re-verified, and construction is anticipated in 2023-2024.
The project is locally administered with oversight from VDOT and funded through
federal and state programs as described below:
· Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding has been awarded and
appropriated in the amount of $499,166 for this project with no local match
requirement.
· Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG and formerly Regional
Surface Transportation Program) has been awarded and appropriated for the
project in the amount of $2,990,760 with no local match requirement.
o Based on the phasing and scope reduction of the East Roanoke River
Greenway Phase 1 (VDOT UPC 91191), the Roanoke Valley
Transportation Planning Organization (RVTPO) accepted the return of
$4,352,469 in surplus funds from this project in two actions in 2020 and
2021. This funding and an additional $330,600 was allocated by the
RVTPO to the West Roanoke River Greenway Phase 1 (VDOT UPC
97171) project in the amount of $4,683,069, for a total of $7,343,229 in
total RSTP/STBG funding.
o The $4,352,469 in East Roanoke River Greenway Phase 1 (VDOT UPC
91191) project surplus funds needs to be reallocated to the West Roanoke
River Greenway Phase 1 (VDOT UPC 97171) project in the grant fund.
o Because the West Roanoke River Greenway Phase 1 project has been
reduced in scope since the RVTPO allocated the STBG additional funding,
it is anticipated that $330,600 in surplus STBG funding that had not been
appropriated by the Board of Supervisors will be returned to the RVTPO
this fiscal year.
· SMART SCALE (formerly HB2) funding has been awarded and appropriated for
the project in the amount of $4,542,105 with no local match requirement.
Phase 2
This project is a 0.8-mile section of greenway proposed with two bridges across the
Roanoke River and a separated grade crossing underneath Diuguids Lane. It will
provide connectivity between Green Hill Park in Roanoke County and the proposed
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trailhead parking lot on West Riverside Drive (VDOT UPC 97171 Phase 1). The 100%
design plans need to be revised to address updated accessibility requirements with the
grades of the bridge approaches and retaining walls, as well as right-of-way
negotiations with landowners. Right-of-way has been obtained on four parcels, and
negotiations are underway for the right-of-way needed on three parcels which are
owned by the same company.
There is no longer any federal or state funding associated with this project phase. The
Pathfinders for Greenways, a non-profit supporting regional trails and greenways, have
approved up to $300,000 in private donations to support the right-of-way phase of the
project. Staff plan to submit a request to the Board of Supervisors for FY 2023 Capital
Reserve funds to complete the right-of-way negotiations, design plans, and
environmental permitting needed for this project to be shovel-ready. When preliminary
engineering and right-of-way phases are complete, there are several grant opportunities
available for construction-only, shovel-ready funding. Staff intend to submit future grant
applications for federal and state funding for construction of the project.
DISCUSSION:
Development of the West Roanoke River Greenway has been underway for over a
decade between Green Hill Park in Roanoke County and Riverside Park in the City of
Salem. This inter-jurisdictional project has been complicated to administer due to right-
of-way acquisition issues, environmental permitting, design challenges, scope
reductions, and the prolonged time that this project has been under development. The
project has contractually been phased as summarized below since 2011:
Phase I Engineering Services Consultant: AECOM
Description Date Description Contract Supplemental Total
Amount Request Contract
Amount Amount
Increase
Original 11/01/11 Phase I $ 99,794 N/A N/A
Contract Alignment
(#2010-143) Study to
evaluate and
develop a
concept
alternative
Phase II-A Engineering Services Consultant: Hurt & Proffitt, Inc. (formerly
Anderson & Associates)
Description Date Description Contract Supplemental Total
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Amount Request Contract
Amount Amount
Increase
Original 0 3/03/14 Phases II-A $166,499.88 N/A N/A
Contract included
(#2014-003) preliminary
engineering,
permitting,
surveying, and
a cost
estimate;
Phases II-B,
and II-C to be
negotiated
following the
completion of
Phase II-A, if
deemed
necessary.
Completion of Phase II-A; Phase II-B not necessary; Notice to Proceed issued for
Phases II-C and III
Amendment 1 07/15/15 Contract $548,276 N/A N/A
issued for
Phases IIC and
III for Final
Engineering
and
Construction
Document,
Bidding, and
Construction
Administration
Amendment 2 01/30/18 Revised tasks $548,276 N/A N/A
and fee
allocation to
include right-
of-way
services,
bridges, and
options
services
Amendment 3 05/15/18 Revised tasks $548,276 N/A N/A
to remove
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right-of-way
services
Amendment 4 01/29/19 No cost time $548,276 N/A N/A
Extension
Amendment 5 09/05/19 Reallocation of $548,276 N/A N/A
existing funds
and adjustment
of scope;
Remove
construction
contract
administration
and
construction
inspection
services, to
allow for
ongoing
engineering
and
environmental
coordination
Amendment 6 10/01/21 Added $630,526 $82,250 15.00%
preliminary
design
services,
geotechnical
investigation,
and update to
civil and
structural
drawings for a
protective
barrier wall
design at New
Millennium
Amendment 7 03/22/22 Additional $659,026 $28,500 20.02%
Services to
update the
environmental
permit and final
engineering
and a revised
plat for the
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protective
barrier wall at
New
Millennium
Amendment 8 10/26/22 Additional $816,806 $157,780 48.90%
(Proposed) design and
permitting
services for the
reduced Phase
1 project scope
and
construction
support and
administration
Hurt & Proffitt, Inc. has requested Amendment 8 to the contractual agreement #2014-
003 for additional professional services needed in the amount of $157,780 for
supplemental funding needed to perform plan revisions, permitting, and construction
contract administration required for Phase 1 of the West Roanoke River Greenway
Project. The total value of contract amendments submitted to date is $816,806, which is
an increase of forty-eight-point nine percent (48.9%) of the original contract.
VDOT has reviewed the contract amendment and their comments have been
incorporated into the contract amendment. County staff believe that this request is
reasonable and justified based on the project phasing. The proposed contract
the design plans, reverify environmental permits, provide construction administration
services as the engineer of record, and advance this project to construction in 2023.
Due to the volatility of the construction industry and unknowns with reverification of the
environmental permitting due to the project phasing, staff requests authorization to
increase the contract amount to $850,000, which is an increase of fifty-five percent
(55%) over the original contract amount, should it be necessary.
Contract amendments of this type are normally within the oversight of the County
Administrator, as all necessary funds have already been appropriated to the project
budget. However, the requested supplements to the contract are in excess of twenty-
five percent (25%) of the original contract amount. According to Roanoke County
procurement regulations and the Procurement Code of Virginia, changes for this
specific type of professional services agreement exceeding twenty-five percent (25%)
must be approved by the Board of Supervisors.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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Funding is available in the project budget to accommodate the Hurt & Proffitt, Inc.
supplemental request for contract amendment 8 in the amount of $816,806, as well as
the contract increase to $850,000 if necessary. All project funds have been appropriated
and no additional County funds are needed for Phase 1 at this time.
The Smart Scale (formerly HB2) funding in the amount of $4,542,105 was adopted in
the fiscal year 2020 Capital Improvement Program and appropriated to the capital fund
instead of the grant fund.
The Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG, formerly Regional Surface
Transportation Program, RSTP) funding in the amount of $4,352,469 from the East
Roanoke River Greenway Phase 1 (VDOT UPC 91191) surplus funds needs to be
reallocated to the West Roanoke River Greenway Phase 1 (VDOT UPC 97171) project
in the grant fund.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors authorize the execution of contract
amendment 8 (#2014-003) with Hurt & Proffitt, Inc. up to and not to exceed $850,000,
the re-allocation of $4,542,105 in previously appropriated Smart Scale funds from the
capital fund to the grant fund, and re-allocation of $4,352,469 in previously appropriated
Surface Transportation Block Grant Program funds to the project in the grant fund for
the West Roanoke River Greenway Phase 1 project (VDOT UPC 97171).
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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, OCTOBER 25, 2022
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH HURT & PROFFITT,
INC., APPROVING THE RE-ALLOCATION OF $4,542,105 IN
PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED SMART SCALE FUNDING, AND
APPROVING THE RE-ALLOCATION OF $4,352,469 IN
PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE WEST ROANOKE
RIVER GREENWAY PHASE 1 PROJECT, CATAWBA
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Roanoke County is administering of the West Roanoke River Greenway
Phase 1 (VDOT UPC No. 97171) project proposed along West Riverside Drive in
Roanoke County and the City of Salem; and
WHEREAS, Hurt & Proffitt, Inc., the engineering consultant for the West Roanoke
River Greenway project, has submitted seven (7) previous contract amendments issued
for Phases II and III of the engineering services contract #2014-003 to reflect changes in
project scope that have occurred since 2014; and
WHEREAS, due to a recent change in project scope, Hurt & Proffitt, Inc. has submitted
a supplemental funding request for an eighth (8) contract amendment (#2014-003) for
Phases II and III totaling $157,780 for additional design and permitting services for the
project phasing and to provide construction support and administration until project
closeout; and
WHEREAS, County staff recommends amending the engineering services contract
with Hurt & Proffitt, Inc. to $816,806, an increase of forty-eight-point nine percent
(48.9%) over the original contract amount; and
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WHEREAS, Roanoke County procurement regulations and the Procurement Code of
Virginia require that changes exceeding twenty-five percent (25%) of the original
contract be approved by the Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, County staff request approval to address possible future increases in
Hurt & Proffitt, Inc. engineering services contract, up to a maximum cost of $850,000;
and
WHEREAS, the Smart Scale (formerly HB2) funding in the amount of $4,542,105 was
adopted in the FY 2020 Capital Improvement Program and erroneously appropriated to
the capital fund instead of the project grant account; and
WHEREAS, the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG, formerly
Regional Surface Transportation Program, RSTP) funding in the amount of $4,352,469
was appropriated for the East Roanoke River Greenway project (VDOT UPC 91191) in
2015, was transferred by the Roanoke Valley Transportation
Planning Organization to the West Roanoke River Greenway project (VDOT UPC 97171)
in 2020 and 2021, and needs to be re-allocated to the West Roanoke River Greenway
Phase 1 project grant account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that the County Administrator, Deputy County Administrator or Assistant
County Administrator, is hereby authorized to execute an amendment to the
Professional Engineering Services Contract No. 2014-003 with Hurt & Proffitt, Inc. to
authorize expenses up to and not to exceed $850,000 for the West Roanoke River
Greenway Phase 1 project, which agreement shall be reviewed and approved as to form
by the County Attorney, re-allocate $4,542,105 in previously appropriated Smart Scale
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funds from the capital account to the grant account, and re-allocate $4,352,469 in
previously appropriated Surface Transportation Block Grant Program funds from the East
Roanoke River Greenway (VDOT UPC 91191) grant account to the West Roanoke River
Greenway (VDOT UPC 97171) grant account.
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November 9, 2022
VDOT UPC 97171
Board of Supervisors Briefing
West Roanoke River Greenway Phase 1 Update
The Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan was The Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan was The Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan was adopted by
1995: completed which identifies the Roanoke River Greenway.2007: adopted by the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and member localities, including Roanoke County. The Roanoke River
Greenway is the top priority.2018: the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and member localities, including Roanoke County. The Roanoke River Greenway is identified in Category 1.
Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan History
143) to evaluate greenway alternatives between Green
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Awarded Phase I Contract to AECOM (# 2010
Ten greenway alignments evaluatedPublic meetings heldRecommendation: Greenway alignment with two bridges across the Roanoke River
•••
2011: Hill Park in Roanoke County and Riverside Park in the City of Salem.
Project History
acre Waldrop property along West Riverside Drive
-
Roanoke County acquired 14
2012:
Project History
way issues
-
of
-
A, Contract #
-
necessary due to a federal
003)
-
C and III, Contract # 2014
-
way acquisition impacts with company with parcels in Salem and Roanoke County
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requires the greenway to have no steeper than five percent grade,
of
-
bridge approaches and retaining walls became
Issued Contract Amendments to revise tasks and reallocate fees based on changes in
Began Preliminary Design, Surveying, and Environmental Permitting (Phase IIAuthorized Final Engineering and Construction Documents, Right of Way, Bidding, and
Redesign of VDOT approved project phasing between Green Hill Park and West Riverside Drive
Redesigned width of bridges to reduce project costsTime extensions Coordinated environmental permitting for work necessary within the Roanoke River Removed greenway section between Mill
Lane and Riverside Park in Salem from scope due to rightContinuing to negotiate right
003) with Hurt & Proffitt (formerly Anderson & Associates)2022:
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2014: 2014 2015: Construction Administration (Phases II 2018 project scope:2021: regulation reinterpretation that or slope, where those sections of the greenway had been designed to
8.33 percent grade.2022:
Project History
003)
-
C and III services shall be
-
The total revised contract amount for Phase II
Hurt & Proffitt has requested a contract amendment in the amount of $157,780 due to the project phasing. $816,806, which is 48.9% above the original contract amount.Contract Amendment
8 includes additional design and permitting services for the project phasing, environmental permit reverification, and construction support and administration services.Staff are requesting
approval to increase the contract amount to $850,000 to address future increases to the engineering services contract (if necessary) without seeking further Board approval.
West Roanoke River Greenway Phase 1 (VDOT UPC 97171)Current Request: Contract Amendment Request 8 (#2014
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mile section mile section
--
0.600.80
way acquisition
-
of
Phase 1:of greenway with a 26space trailhead parking lot along West Riverside DrivePhase 2:of greenway between Green Hill Park and West Riverside Drive
Original scope from Green Hill Park (Roanoke County) to Riverside Park (Salem)Riverside Park to Mill Lane removed in 2021, due to challenges Phasing approved by VDOT in August 2022
Project Overview
May 2023: January
--
November 2023:
Construction
–
November 2022 Revise and finalize design plans for project phasing, reverification of environmental permitsAdvertise, Bidding, and Award Authorization November 2023 2025:
West Roanoke River Greenway, Phase 1 Project Schedule (revised 10/26/22)
allocation of funds from
-
allocation of funding between allocation of funding between
--
Notes AppropriatedAppropriatedAdopted in FY 2020 Capital Improvement Program; recapital fund to grant fund neededReprojects in the grant fund neededReprojects in the grant fund neededHad
not been appropriated; return surplus funding to the RVTPO
$499,166$330,600
$2,990,760$4,542,105$1,600,000$2,752,469
$12,715,100
Amount
2)
-
Total Project Funding Appropriated:
Source HSIP/Open Container FundsSurface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG, formerly Regional Surface Transportation Program RSTP)SMART SCALE (formerly HBRVTPO STBG Adjustment
from East Roanoke River Greenway Phase 1 (VDOT UPC 91191)RVTPO STBG Adjustment from East Roanoke River Greenway Phase 1 (VDOT UPC 91191)RVTPO STBG Funding Award
West Roanoke River Greenway Phase 1 (VDOT UPC 97171)Project Funding Summary
way has been obtained.
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of
-
All needed right
Anticipated to begin in 2023.
Available within the existing VDOT project budget for the contract amendment.
Way:
-
Contract amendment is needed to update the plan set to break out Phase 1.
of
-
West Roanoke River Greenway Phase 1 (VDOT UPC 97171) Summary Funding: Design: RightConstruction:
003) with Hurt & Proffitt, Inc. up to and
-
allocation of $4,542,105 in previously appropriated Smart Scale funds from the allocation of $4,352,469 in previously appropriated Surface Transportation Block
--
Execution of contract amendment 8 (#2014not to exceed $850,000. This approval would allow staff to address future increases to the engineering services contract (if necessary) without
seeking further Board approval.Recapital fund to the grant fund.ReGrant Program (STBG) funds to the project in the grant fund.
West Roanoke River Greenway Phase 1 (VDOT UPC 97171) Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors authorize the following actions:
Thank you!
Questions or Comments?
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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: November 9, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of property at 6781
Mount Chestnut Road (Tax Map Number 075.00-02-33.00-
0000) for the purpose of expanding Happy Hollow Gardens
Park, Windsor Hills Magisterial District, and authorizing
execution of a deed and other documents necessary to
accomplish the acquisition of this real estate
SUBMITTED BY: Lindsay B. Webb
Parks Planning and Development Manager
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of property at 6781 Mount Chestnut Road (Tax
Map Number 075.00-02-33.00-0000) for the purpose of expanding Happy Hollow
Gardens Park, Windsor Hills Magisterial District, and authorizing execution of a deed
and other documents necessary to accomplish the acquisition of this real estate
BACKGROUND:
Happy Hollow Gardens Park is a 49-acre special use park located off Mount Chestnut
Road in Roanoke County. The park is comprised of four parcels identified as Tax Parcel
IDs 075.00-02-26.00-0000, 075.00-02-27.01-0000, 075.00-02-36.00-0000, and 075.00-
02-36.01-0000. The park is wooded with a trailhead parking lot, small amphitheater,
picnic shelter, boardwalk trail through an azalea and rhododendron garden, and
approximately two miles of natural surface trails.
Happy Hollow Gardens was purchased in 1908 by Bernard and Ellen Wharton, who
used the property for their summer home. In 1940, Mr. Wharton started a wholesale
nursery business and used Happy Hollow as the propagation site for azaleas and
boxwoods. Mrs. Wharton planted a variety of flower garden and ferns on the property.
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their home on the property and continued to maintain and expand the existing gardens.
Tax Parcel IDs 075.00-02-36.00-0000, 075.00-02-36.01-0000, and 075.00-02-27.01-
0000 were donated to Roanoke County in 1985 by the Burgess sisters as a nature park
for future generations to enjoy its beauty and tranquility. A life estate was retained with
one acre of land on Tax Parcel ID 075.00-02-36.00-0000 where a residential cabin
structure is located. The life estate ended in 1998 after the death of Ms. Burgess.
Roanoke County has leased the cabin, guesthouse, and one-acre property for
residential use at fair market value.
Tax Parcel ID 075.00-02-26.00-0000 was donated to Roanoke County in 2007 by Sarah
Jane Martin as a gift in memory of Guy M. and Janice K. Martin. The 14-acre property
donation was subject to conditions that the County would conserve the land in its
natural state as a forest and habitat for wildlife and open for public access as a park
with trails for walking and hiking only.
In 2022, Mrs. Kathleen Steinbacher approached parks staff about the possibility of
donating the rear portion of her 4.26-acre wooded property that is located adjacent to
Happy Hollow Gardens Park to Roanoke County. Mrs. Steinbacher and her husband,
Thomas J. Landsberg, have agreed to donate a 1.7697-acre portion of their property
located at 6781 Mount Chestnut Road, identified as Tax Map Number 075.00-02-33.00-
0000, to Roanoke County for the purposes of expanding Happy Hollow Gardens Park.
DISCUSSION:
Staff have met with the property owners on numerous occasions to evaluate the
property, survey the property lines, and discuss the land acquisition and donation
process. In exchange for the property donation, the property owners have requested to
record the deed of conveyance by 12/31/2022 with restrictions ensuring that the land
will be retained in perpetuity by Roanoke County as a forested open space park that is
open for public access and recreational use. There will be no logging or cutting of trees
allowed, except as needed to maintain the health of the forest (i.e., removal of dead or
diseased trees and invasive species). There will be no commercial or residential
development.
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and Tourism Department intends to manage the property as a special use park in
keeping with the current management of Happy Hollow Gardens Park, with the focus
directed towards the sensitive development of primitive woodland trails and passive
recreation areas. The addition of this property to Happy Hollow Gardens Park will
enable the Department to continue providing opportunities for passive, nature-based
recreation and environmental education.
Simple title research, surveying, and the preparation of a deed and preliminary
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resubdivision plat have been completed by County staff. A Phase 1 Environmental Site
Assessment has been performed by ECS Mid-Atlantic, and staff are awaiting the final
report. The preliminary resubdivision plat is under review by Roanoke County
Development Services. The 1.7697-acre portion of Tax Parcel ID 075.00-02-33.00-000
will be conveyed to the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors and combined with Tax
Parcel ID 075.00-02-36.01.0000. The property is zoned Agricultural/Rural Low Density
(AG-1) with a future land use designation of Rural Preserve.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The property owners have generously agreed to donate the 1.7697 acres to Roanoke
County, so there is no compensation due for the proposed property acquisition. The
property is wooded, undeveloped with no road frontage, and is considered to have a
residual value. The Roanoke County Department of Real Estate Valuation has
confirmed that the residual value for the neighborhood in which the parcel is located is
$4,000 an acre; therefore, the tax-assessed land value for the 1.7 acres proposed for
donation is approximately $6,800.
Simple title research, surveying, and the preparation of a deed and plat have been
conducted internally by County staff. The Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment was
performed at a cost of $2,743.75. Any closing and recording fees will be the
responsibility of Roanoke County.
Roanoke County will be responsible for future maintenance of the property. The
Pathfinders for Greenways have agreed to provide volunteer services to rehabilitate and
relocate existing trails to ensure they are relocated off of the private property being
retained by Mr. Landsberg and Mrs. Steinbacher.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the first reading of the ordinance and scheduling the
second reading for December 13, 2022, subject to staff review and approval of the
environmental assessment and resubdivision plat.
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Proposed 1.7-Acre Donation
44-Acre County Park
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075.00-02-26.00-0000
075.00-02-27.01-0000
075.00-02-36.01-0000
075.00-02-36.01-0000
075.00-02-36.00-0000
Roanoke County, Va 2022
Happy Hollow Gardens Park - Proposed Expansion
1 inch = 398 feet
Tax Parcel ID 075.00-02-33.00-0000 Property Donation
Feet
Date: 10/24/2022
062.5125250375500
PREPARED BY: Rachel W. Lower, Sr. Assistant County Attorney
VSB # 88094
Office of the County Attorney
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
RETURN TO:
Office of the County Attorney
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
Consideration: $0.00
Assessed Value: $333,300.00 (based on 4.26 ac. with structure)
Title Insurance: None
Roanoke County Tax Map Number: Portion of 075.00-02-33.00-0000 (1.7697)
This instrument is exempt from the imposition of recordation taxes pursuant to Virginia Code § 58.1-
811(A)(3) and § 58.1-811(D), and exempt from the imposition of fees for services rendered by a clerk or
other court officer pursuant to Virginia Code § 17.1-266
THIS DEED OF GIFT, made and entered into the_____ day of ________________,
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WHEREAS, Grantee desires to acquire the Property and to make it perpetually
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such, Grantee has indicated it is willing to receive, own, operate, and maintain the Property
WHEREAS, Grantors and Grantee intend to accomplish the protection of this
Property in perpetuity by Grantee restricting the uses of the Property as hereinafter set forth;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of ONE
DOLLAR ($1.00) cash in hand paid by Grantee unto Grantors, and other good and valuable
consideration ,
the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, Grantors do hereby bargain, sell, grant and
convey with General Warranty and Modern English Covenants of Title unto Grantee, all of
the following lot or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Roanoke, Commonwealth
of Virginia, and more particularly described as follows:
All that parcel of land consisting of 1.7697 acres, more or less, as shown and
described as "PORTION OF TM #075.00-02-33.00.0000 TO BE
CONVEYED TO THE ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AND COMBINED WITH TM #075.00-02-36.01.0000 1.7697 AC." on the
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SUPERVISORS and THOMAS J. LANDSBERG & KATHLEEN
STEINBACHER for EXPANSION OF HAPPY HOLLOW GARDENS
PARK MOUNT CHESTNUT ROAD, WINDSOR HILL MAG. DISTRICT,
ROANOKE, VA TAX PARCEL 075.00-02-33.00-0000 & 75.00-02-36.01-
__________, prepared by the County of Roanoke
Department of Development Services, and recorded in the Roanoke County
_____________ as Instrument
#_____________.
BEING a portion of the property conveyed to Thomas J. Landsberg and
Kathleen Steinbacher, husband and wife, from Thomas J. Landsberg by deed
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dated November 21, 2002 and recorded in the Roanoke County Circuit Court
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD unto Grantee, its successors and assigns, forever.
This deed is made subject to all easements, reservations, restrictions, and conditions
of record affecting the hereinabove-described Property, and particularly:
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accompanying legal protections of a park.
2. This Property will be maintained by Roanoke County as a forest for the
benefit of wildlife and as a park for the benefit of all of the citizens of the County. No
hunting shall be permitted on the Property. There will be no commercial timber harvesting,
except as needed to control erosion and protect water quality, to improve wildlife habitat,
and to maintain the health of the forest.
3. No permanent building or structure may be built or maintained on the
Property other than shelters or amenities for park and recreational purposes and restroom
facilities. Industrial, commercial, or residential activities or uses on the Property are
prohibited except for temporary or seasonal outdoor activities that do not diminish the
conservation values herein protected. No ballfields shall be built on the Property.
4. The County of Roanoke may sell, trade, exchange, or convey this Property
without encumbrance or limitation. This right to sell, trade, exchange, or convey this
Property is subject to the restrictions set forth in this Deed of Gift.
The parties agree that the herein enumerated restrictions shall be deemed to be covenants
running with the land and shall be perpetual.
In compliance with the provisions of § 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter, the
Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County approved the acquisition of the Property subject
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to this Deed of Gift by Ordinance #_______________ adopted by the Board of Supervisors
of Roanoke County on December 13, 2022.
In compliance with the provisions of Virginia Code § 15.2-1803, this Deed of Gift is
in the form approved by the County Attorney for the County of Roanoke, and furthermore
is executed by Richard L. Caywood, County Administrator, on behalf of the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, pursuant to Ordinance #_______________ adopted by the
Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County on December 13, 2022.
WITNESS the following signatures and seals:
\[Signatures and Notary Acknowledgement on Following Page\]
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THOMAS J. LANDSBERG
(SEAL)
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
CITY / COUNTY OF , to-wit:
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of
_______________, 2022, by THOMAS J. LANDSBERG.
Notary Public
Commission Expires:
Registration Number:
\[Signatures and Notary Acknowledgement on Following Page\]
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KATHLEEN STEINBACHER
(SEAL)
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
CITY / COUNTY OF , to-wit:
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of
_______________, 2022, by KATHLEEN STEINBACHER.
Notary Public
Commission Expires:
Registration Number:
\[Signatures and Notary Acknowledgement on Following Page\]
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, a political subdivision of the
Commonwealth of Virginia
By:
Richard L. Caywood, County Administrator
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
CITY / COUNTY OF , to-wit:
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of
___________, 2022, by Richard L. Caywood, County Administrator, on behalf of the
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, a political
subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Grantee.
Notary Public
Commission Expires:
Registration Number:
Accepted as to form:
(SEAL)
County Attorney
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AT
6781 MOUNT CHESTNUT ROAD (TAX MAP NO: 075.00-02-33.00-0000)
FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING HAPPY HOLLOW GARDENS
PARK, WINDSOR HILLS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A DEED AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE ACQUISITION OF THIS REAL
ESTATE
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Landsberg and Kathleen Steinbacher, husband and wife,
are the owners of approximately 4.26 acres located in Roanoke County and identified
as Roanoke County Tax Map Number 075.00-02-33.00-0000; and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Landsberg and Kathleen Steinbacher wish to donate a
1.7697-acre portion of this property to the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County as a
conservation gift for the purpose of conserving the land in its natural state as a forest,
habitat for wildlife, open-space, and recreational area;
WHEREAS, the property to be donated is undeveloped, and contains features
which provide general forestry, open-space, and recreational benefits to the public; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County desires to accept the
donated property and to make it perpetually available for forestry, open-space, and
recreational use; and
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such, Roanoke County would receive, own, operate, and maintain the property as part
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County intends to accomplish
the protection of the property in perpetuity by imposing certain restrictions upon the
uses of the property as set forth in the Deed of Gift; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County has determined that it
is in the public interest to accept this donation of property; and
WHEREAS, § 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter directs that the acquisition
and conveyance of real estate interests be accomplished by ordinance; the first reading
of this ordinance to be held on November 9, 2022, and the second reading to be held on
December 13, 2022;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Roanoke, as follows:
1. That the acquisition by donation of approximately 1.7697 acres located in
Roanoke County, Virginia (a portion of tax map #075.00-02-33.00-0000) is
hereby authorized and approved.
2. That the County Administrator, Deputy County Administrator, or Assistant
County Administrator are hereby authorized to execute such documents,
including but not limited to the Deed of Gift and any other incidental
documents required for this acquisition and to take such actions on behalf of
Roanoke County in this matter as are necessary to accomplish the acquisition
of this real estate, all of which shall be approved as to form by the County
Attorney.
3. That this ordinance is to be in full force and effect upon its passage.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. F.1
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: November 9, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Appointments to Committees, Commissions and Boards
SUBMITTED BY: Deborah C. Jacks
Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Open district appointments
BACKGROUND:
1. Roanoke County Board of Zoning Appeals:
s five (5) year term representing the Windsor Hills Magisterial District
expired June 30, 2022.
2. Roanoke County Economic Development Authority (EDA)(appointed by
District):
-year term on the EDA expired on September 26, 2021
and he does not wish to be reappointed.
Max Beyer's four-year term on the EDA expired September 26, 2022 and Mr. Beyer
does not wish to be reappointed. Supervisor North has recommended the
appointment of Mr. Donald Sowder to represent the Hollins Magisterial District to a
four-year term to expire September 26, 2026. Confirmation of this appointment has
been added to the Consent Agenda.
3. Roanoke County Library Board (appointed by District):
The following District appointments remain open:
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Vinton Magisterial District
Windsor Hills Magisterial District
4. Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Advisory Commission
(appointed by District):
The following appointments remain open:
gisterial District expired
June 30, 2019.
Rich Tomlinson's three (3) year term representing the Vinton Magisterial District
expired June 30, 2021.
Murray Cook's three (3) year term representing the Windsor Hills Magisterial District
expired June 30, 2020.
There is also one open Windsor Hills Magisterial District appointee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
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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 9, 2022
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET
FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE
DESIGNATED AS ITEM G- 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 9,
2022, designated as Item G - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred
in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 through 5
inclusive, as follows:
1. Approval of minutes – July 12, 2022
2. Resolution amending and re-adopting a Grievance Procedure
3. Confirmation of appointment to the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Board of
Directors and the Roanoke County Economic Development Authority
4. Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $6,200 from the
Jacqueline S. and Shelborn L. Spangler Fund of Community Foundation to
Roanoke County Fire and Rescue for the purchase of a thermal imaging camera
for the Back Creek Fire & Rescue Station #11
5. The petition of Panda Storage Rentals and Sales to obtain a special use permit
for equipment sales and rentals and a special use permit for mini-warehouse on
approximately 4.82 acres on land zoned C-2, High Intensity Commercial District,
located in the 5300 block of West Main Street and the 5400 block of Pleasant
Run Drive, Catawba Magisterial District (First Reading and Request for Public
Hearing)
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. G.2
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: November 9, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution amending and re-adopting a Grievance
Procedure
SUBMITTED BY: Peter S. Lubeck
County Attorney
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Amendment and re-adoption of a grievance procedure.
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Section 15.2-1506 of the Code of Virginia, every locality with more than
Section 15.2-1507 requires that such a grievance procedure be adopted b
governing body.
employment. The four grievable issues include tangible actions relating to: 1) discipline;
2) discrimination; 3) retaliation; and 4) misapplication of policy.
Non-probationary full and part-time employees are eligible to file grievances. However,
certain classes of high-level managerial employees may be excluded. Section 4.01 of
the County Charter, which sets forth the powers and duties of the county administrator,
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This is consistent with Section 15.2-1507 of the Code of Virginia, which sets forth
employees that are or may be ineligible to file grievances, including
· Officials and employees who by charter or other law serve at the will or pleasure
of an appointing authority, and
· Agency heads or chief executive officers of government operations.
The presently adopted grievance procedure is confusing on the point of whether
department heads may file grievances. Chapter 6, Section B states, in part, that
ant county administrators and department directors may file grievances regarding
will determine which positions are exempt from the application of the grievance
procedure."
DISCUSSION:
It is proposed that the grievance procedure be revised and re-adopted to clarify this
issue and to make the grievance procedure consistent with the County Charter.
Additionally, other minor revisions have been made, as set forth in the attached
document.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the proposed resolution.
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CHAPTER 6 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
A. Purpose
Generally, the majority of employee/employer problems can be settled to the satisfaction of
both through informal discussion between the employee and the supervisor. If not, the
Grievance Procedure described herein may be used. Any supervisor or other management
official who makes a reprisal against an employee for filing a grievance may be subject to
disciplinary action, including demotion or dismissal.
B. Personnel who are Subject to Grievance Procedure
The following personnel may use the Grievance Procedure:
Non-probationary, full-time employees of constitutional officers who have chosen
to have their offices participate in the grievance procedure
All other non-probationary, full-time employees
Part-time employees who have worked for the County at least six consecutive
months
Probationary, temporary and seasonal employees may file a grievance if the
complaint involves a charge of unlawful discrimination.
The following County employees may not use the Grievance Procedure except where noted
below:
Elected officers
Chief Deputies of Constitutional Officers
Board-appointed officers
Elected officers
The County Administrator
The County Attorney
Chief Deputies of constitutional officers
Deputy County Administrator
Assistant County Administrators Administrator
Assistant to the County Administrator
Executive Assistant to the County Administrator
Department directors Heads
Probationary, temporary, limited term, and seasonal employees
Law enforcement officers who choose to file a grievance under the statutory
grievance procedure for law enforcement personnel
Probationary, temporary, limited term, and seasonal employees may file a grievance if the complaint involves a
charge of unlawful discrimination. Assistant county administrators and department directors may file grievances
regarding disciplinary actions limited to dismissals. The County Administrator will determine which positions are
exempt from the application of the grievance procedure.
C. Management Rights
The County has management rights, or the authority to arrange its human and material
resources in order to provide efficient and effective services to County residents. Nothing in
the Grievance Procedure is intended to restrict or change the management rights, so long as
they are not exercised in an arbitrary and/or capricious manner.
D. Using the Grievance Procedure
1. Definitions
A grievance is a complaint or dispute by an employee relating to his or her
employment; a grievant is an employee who files a grievance. An employee has the
right to use the Grievance Procedure for any matter he or she believes needs to be
formally addressed. However, the County Administrator will determine grievability
in accord with this Grievance Procedure, or (whether an complaint will
be resolved using the Grievance Procedure). If the County Administrator determines
that the complaint is not grievable, the employee may appeal the decision to the
Roanoke County Circuit Court. The employee also has the option to request
administrative review of the complaint outside the Grievance Procedure.
2. Grievable Complaints
The County has set out circumstances where a complaint will be determined
grievable and situations where it will not. Complaints or disputes related to the
following are subject to the County grievance procedure:
Disciplinary actions involving dismissal, demotion, suspension, or written
reprimand
Dismissals resulting from discipline or unsatisfactory job performance
Concerns regarding the proper application of personnel policies and
regulations
Complaints of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex,
political affiliation, handicap or disability, veteran status, or national origin
as outlined in Chapter 1 of this Handbook
Any complaint alleging any action that would be prohibited by Title II of the
Americans with Disabilities Act
An employee will typically be allowed to use the Grievance Procedure for
complaints or disputes related to retaliation or acts of reprisal associated with the
following:
Using the Grievance Procedure or participating in the grievance of another
County employee
Compliance with any Federal or Virginia law
Reporting any violation of Federal or Virginia law to a governmental
authority
Seeking to change Federal or Virginia law before the Congress of the United
States or the Virginia General Assembly
3. Non-Grievable Complaints
Complaints or disputes related but not limited to the following will generally be
deemed not grievable:
Management rights as described above in Chapter 6, Section C of this
handbook
Content of ordinances, statutes, or established policies or regulations
Establishment or revision of wages, salaries, position classifications,
reclassifications, or general benefits
Failure to be promoted except where the employee can show that
established policies were not followed or applied fairly
Work activity accepted by the employee as a condition of employment or
work activity which may be reasonably expected to be part of the job
content
Measurement and assessment of work activity through performance
evaluation, except where the employee can show that the performance
evaluation was arbitrary or capricious
Dismissal, demotion, or layoff because of lack of work, reduction in work
force, or job abolition, except where the action affects an employee who
has been reinstated within the previous 6 months as the result of the final
determination of a grievance
4. Grievance forms are available on the HR Intranet site.
E. Employee Rights and Representation
The grievant shall be permitted to be accompanied or represented by an individual of his or
her choosing at the Step III meeting and the Step IV panel hearing. The grievant is
responsible for any expenses related to representation.
By mutual agreement, the grievant and the County may extend the time periods established
in the steps of the Grievance Procedure, unless law designates those time periods.
F. Determining and Appealing Grievability
Whether or not a matter is grievable may be raised at any time during the Grievance
Procedure until the Step IV panel hearing begins. Once raised, the issue of grievability
must be resolved before the panel hearing convenes, otherwise it shall be considered
waived.
At the request of either management or the grievant, the County Administrator will decide
whether or not a matter is grievable. The Determination of Grievability form must be used
to make the request, and the decision shall be made within 10 calendar days of its receipt.
The grievant may appeal the decision by signing the Notice of Appeal section on the form
and returning it to the County Administrator within 10 calendar days of the
decision. A copy of the form asking for appeal must be given to the Department of Human
Resources. The grievant must also file a motion with the Clerk of the Roanoke County
Circuit Court. The County Administrator will then have 10 calendar days to transmit a copy
of his or her decision, a copy of the notice of appeal, and any exhibits to the Clerk of the
Circuit Court. A list of any exhibits or evidence given to the Court shall be given to the
grievant at the same time. If the County Administrator fails to transmit the materials within
the time allowed, the rights shall not be compromised. The Court, on a motion
filed by the grievant, may issue a writ of certiorari, which would require the County
Administrator to transmit the records to the Clerk on or before a specified date. The Court
may affirm, reverse, or modify the County decision.
G. Compliance
Both the grievant and the County must comply with the substantial procedural requirements
of the Grievance Procedure. If one party does not comply, the other party must send a written
notice of the violation to the other. A copy of the notification must also be sent to the County
Administrator. The County Administrator or the designee shall make the
final determination on all compliance issues. The violator must correct the violation within
5 working days of receiving the written notice.
Decisions made by the County Administrator or the designee may be appealed by filing a
petition with the Clerk of the Circuit Court within 30 days of the compliance determination.
H. Procedure
Grievances beyond the informal discussion step shall be documented in writing on forms
available on the HR Intranet site. During Steps I, II and III, both the grievant
and the County may call upon appropriate witnesses. The grievant and the appropriate
County representative shall make a reasonable effort to notify one another at least 24 hours
in advance of all witnesses expected to appear at their meeting. Either party has the right to
have any witness excluded during the meeting when that witness is not actually testifying.
The resolution of complaints or disputes through the Grievance Procedure shall proceed in
the following manner:
1. Informal Discussion with the Immediate Supervisor
An employee with a complaint shall first discuss the problem directly with his or
her immediate supervisor; the complaint does not need to be in writing at this point.
The immediate supervisor shall provide a written response within 10 calendar days
following their discussion. If the problem is not resolved through informal
discussion, the employee has the right to pursue the grievance through the
procedure outlined below.
2. Step I Meeting with the Step I Official
If the informal discussion does not resolve the complaint, the employee
may file a written grievance with the department director on the Grievance Form
located on the HR Intranet site. The written grievance
must be filed within 30 calendar days of the date the employee knew or should have
known of the management act or omission that formed the basis of the complaint.
This 30 day deadline applies even where the informal resolution process is on-
going. The 30 day time limitation may be extended only if both parties consent in
writing. A Step I official shall submit a copy of the Grievance form to the Director
of Human Resources as soon as it is received. For most departments, the department
director is the Step I official. The Chief of Police, Chief of Fire and Rescue, and
the Sheriff may designate in writing another appropriate official at the rank of
Captain or above to be the Step I official for addressing grievances originating in
their departments.
The Step I official shall call a meeting to gather information about the grievance
within 10 calendar days of receiving the Grievance form. The grievant and Step I
official are the only persons who may be present at this meeting. Either party may
call witnesses during the meeting to present facts and evidence related to the
grievance.
The Step I official shall give a written response to the grievant within 10 calendar
days following the Step I meeting, and a copy of the response shall be given to the
Director of Human Resources.
3. Step II Meeting with the Top Level Official
If the Step I written response does not resolve the grievance, the grievant may
indicate his or her disapproval on the Grievance form and resubmit the form within
10 calendar days to the appropriate Assistant County Administrator or other top
level management official; these persons serve as the Step II top level official.
Should the next level of supervision for a department be the County Administrator,
the grievance shall proceed directly to Step III. For employees of the Police
Department, Fire and Rescue, or the Office, Step II grievances will be
addressed by the Chief of Police, Chief of Fire and Rescue, or the Sheriff,
respectively, if these officials have not already addressed the grievance.
The top level official shall call a meeting to gather information about the grievance
within 10 calendar days of receiving the Grievance form.
The top level official shall give a written response to the grievant within 10 calendar
days following the Step II meeting, and a copy of the response shall be given to the
Director of Human Resources.
4. Step III Meeting with the County Administrator
If the Step II written response does not resolve the grievance, the grievant may
again indicate his or her disapproval on the Grievance form and resubmit the form
to the County Administrator within 10 calendar days of the Step II reply.
The County Administrator shall call a meeting to gather information about the
grievance within 10 calendar days of receiving the Grievance form. At the
agreement of both parties, tThe County Administrator may designate an Assistant
County Administrator assign a designee of his or her choosing to address the grievance,
if an Assistant County Administrator that designee has not already served as the Step II
top level official, provided, however, that the designee must be at a higher level of
local government management than the Step II level official. At the Step III
meeting, the grievant may have a representative present. If the grievant is
represented by legal counsel, the County may likewise be represented by counsel.
Either party may call witnesses during this meeting to present facts and evidence
related to the grievance.
The County Administrator shall give a written reply to the grievant within 10
calendar days following the Step III meeting, and a copy of the reply shall be given
to the Director of Human Resources.
5. Step IV Panel Hearing
If the Step III written response does not resolve the grievance, the grievant may
request a panel hearing. The request for the Step IV panel hearing shall be submitted
in writing to the County Administrator on the Panel Hearing Form, located on the
HR Intranet site, within 10 calendar days from receiving the Step III
decision. The County Administrator shall immediately submit a copy of the panel
hearing request to the Director of Human Resources. The County Administrator or
the designee shall arrange a hearing and forward copies of the
grievance to the panel members. The panel is appointed by the Board of Supervisors
and consists of three regular members and four alternate members. All are
appointed for three-year terms. The panel selects a chairperson at the beginning of
each grievance panel hearing.
To ensure impartiality, the following persons will be disqualified and will not serve
on the panel:
Individuals who are directly involved with the grievance or with the circumstance
that caused the grievance
An attorney who is directly involved with the grievance or a partner, associate,
employee, or co-employee of such an attorney
Individuals related by blood, adoption or marriage of any participant in the
grievance
An alternate panel member shall serve for any member disqualified from the
grievance hearing. The panel shall hear the appeal within 10 calendar days from
receiving the case or as soon as a panel can reasonably be assembled.
I. Rules and Guidelines for Conducting Panel Hearings
1. Panel Rules Governing Step IV Appeals
a. The panel has the responsibility to rule on the interpretation and application of
the personnel policies, rules, and regulations. It is not authorized to
create policies or procedures or to change existing policies or procedures.
b. At the request of either party that the hearing be private, the panel shall
determine whether persons who do not have an interest in the hearing may be
present.
c. Before the Step IV hearing begins, the County shall simultaneously give copies
of the grievance record, including any documents, to the panel members and
the grievant. The County shall give the grievant and his or her attorney access
to view and/or copy all relevant files that will be used in the Step IV hearing.
They shall be given access to these files at least 10 days prior to the hearing.
d. Both parties shall be given full and equal opportunity to present their evidence.
The panel chairperson shall have the authority to determine the admissibility of
evidence, without regard to the burden of proof, and the order of presentation
of evidence. The panel may receive evidence exhibits offered by the grievant
or the County, and these shall be marked and made part of the record.
e. The hearing is not intended to be conducted like a Court proceeding, and the
formal Court rules of evidence do not apply. All evidence shall be presented in
the presence of the full panel and both parties, unless both parties mutually
agree otherwise.
f. At least 5 days in advance of the hearing, the parties will exchange copies of all
documents and exhibits that will be introduced at the hearing and a list of
expected witnesses.
g. The decision on the appeal shall be made by majority vote. It shall be
final so long as the decision is within the authority. The decision will
be subject to existing County policies, procedures, ordinances, and any
applicable laws.
h. No later than 10 calendar days after the Step IV hearing is complete, the
chairperson shall file the decision with the County Administrator using
the Panel Hearing Form. The County Administrator shall promptly send copies
of the decision to the grievant, the top level official, and the Director of Human
Resources.
2. Implementation
a. Once the panel has concluded the hearing and reached a decision, the County
consistent with State and federal laws and County policies.
b.
consistent with State and federal laws and County policies, the party in
disagreement shall inform the panel and the other party within 10 calendar days
of receiving the decision. Either party may petition the Circuit Court for an
order requiring the County Administrator
c. The question of whether a panel decision is consistent with County policies
Attorney if the County Administrator or the designee is directly involved with
the grievance.
3. Costs Incurred
The grievant will bear all costs for legal representation or for preparing his or her
case during the grievance process.
CHAPTER 6 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
A. Purpose
Generally, the majority of employee/employer problems can be settled to the satisfaction of
both through informal discussion between the employee and the supervisor. If not, the
Grievance Procedure described herein may be used. Any supervisor or other management
official who makes a reprisal against an employee for filing a grievance may be subject to
disciplinary action, including demotion or dismissal.
B. Personnel who are Subject to Grievance Procedure
The following personnel may use the Grievance Procedure:
Non-probationary, full-time employees of constitutional officers who have chosen
All other non-probationary, full-time employees
Part-time employees who have worked for the County at least six consecutive
months
Probationary, temporary and seasonal employees may file a grievance if the
complaint involves a charge of unlawful discrimination.
The following County employees may not use the Grievance Procedure:
Elected officers
Chief Deputies of Constitutional Officers
Board-appointed officers
The County Administrator
The County Attorney
Deputy County Administrator
Assistant County Administrator
Assistant to the County Administrator
Executive Assistant to the County Administrator
Department Heads
Probationary, temporary, limited term, and seasonal employees
Law enforcement officers who choose to file a grievance under the statutory
grievance procedure for law enforcement personnel
C. Management Rights
The County has management rights, or the authority to arrange its human and material
resources in order to provide efficient and effective services to County residents. Nothing in
the Grievance Procedure is intended to restrict or change the management rights, so long as
they are not exercised in an arbitrary and/or capricious manner.
D. Using the Grievance Procedure
1. Definitions
A grievance is a complaint or dispute by an employee relating to his or her
employment; a grievant is an employee who files a grievance. An employee has the
right to use the Grievance Procedure for any matter he or she believes needs to be
formally addressed. However, the County Administrator will determine grievability
in accord with this Grievance Procedure (
resolved using the Grievance Procedure). If the County Administrator determines
that the complaint is not grievable, the employee may appeal the decision to the
Roanoke County Circuit Court. The employee also has the option to request
administrative review of the complaint outside the Grievance Procedure.
2. Grievable Complaints
The County has set out circumstances where a complaint will be determined
grievable and situations where it will not. Complaints or disputes related to the
following are subject to the County grievance procedure:
Disciplinary actions involving dismissal, demotion, suspension, or written
reprimand
Dismissals resulting from discipline or unsatisfactory job performance
Concerns regarding the proper application of personnel policies and
regulations
Complaints of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex,
political affiliation, handicap or disability, veteran status, or national origin
as outlined in Chapter 1 of this Handbook
Any complaint alleging any action that would be prohibited by Title II of
the Americans with Disabilities Act
An employee will typically be allowed to use the Grievance Procedure for
complaints or disputes related to retaliation or acts of reprisal associated with the
following:
Using the Grievance Procedure or participating in the grievance of another
County employee
Compliance with any Federal or Virginia law
Reporting any violation of Federal or Virginia law to a governmental
authority
Seeking to change Federal or Virginia law before the Congress of the United
States or the Virginia General Assembly
3. Non-Grievable Complaints
Complaints or disputes related but not limited to the following will generally be
deemed not grievable:
Management rights as described above in Chapter 6, Section C of this
handbook
Content of ordinances, statutes, or established policies or regulations
Establishment or revision of wages, salaries, position classifications,
reclassifications, or general benefits
Failure to be promoted except where the employee can show that
established policies were not followed or applied fairly
Work activity accepted by the employee as a condition of employment or
work activity which may be reasonably expected to be part of the job
content
Measurement and assessment of work activity through performance
evaluation, except where the employee can show that the performance
evaluation was arbitrary or capricious
Dismissal, demotion, or layoff because of lack of work, reduction in work
force, or job abolition, except where the action affects an employee who
has been reinstated within the previous 6 months as the result of the final
determination of a grievance
4.
E. Employee Rights and Representation
The grievant shall be permitted to be accompanied or represented by an individual of his or
her choosing at the Step III meeting and the Step IV panel hearing. The grievant is
responsible for any expenses related to representation.
By mutual agreement, the grievant and the County may extend the time periods established
in the steps of the Grievance Procedure, unless law designates those time periods.
F. Determining and Appealing Grievability
Whether or not a matter is grievable may be raised at any time during the Grievance
Procedure until the Step IV panel hearing begins. Once raised, the issue of grievability
must be resolved before the panel hearing convenes, otherwise it shall be considered
waived.
At the request of either management or the grievant, the County Administrator will decide
whether or not a matter is grievable. The Determination of Grievability form must be used
to make the request, and the decision shall be made within 10 calendar days of its receipt.
The grievant may appeal the decision by signing the Notice of Appeal section on the form
decision. A copy of the form asking for appeal must be given to the Department of Human
Resources. The grievant must also file a motion with the Clerk of the Roanoke County
Circuit Court. The County Administrator will then have 10 calendar days to transmit a copy
of his or her decision, a copy of the notice of appeal, and any exhibits to the Clerk of the
Circuit Court. A list of any exhibits or evidence given to the Court shall be given to the
grievant at the same time. If the County Administrator fails to transmit the materials within
filed by the grievant, may issue a writ of certiorari, which would require the County
Administrator to transmit the records to the Clerk on or before a specified date. The Court
G. Compliance
Both the grievant and the County must comply with the substantial procedural requirements
of the Grievance Procedure. If one party does not comply, the other party must send a written
notice of the violation to the other. A copy of the notification must also be sent to the County
Admi
final determination on all compliance issues. The violator must correct the violation within
5 working days of receiving the written notice.
Decisions made by the County Administrator or the designee may be appealed by filing a
petition with the Clerk of the Circuit Court within 30 days of the compliance determination.
H. Procedure
Grievances beyond the informal discussion step shall be documented in writing on forms
availabl. During Steps I, II and III, both the grievant
and the County may call upon appropriate witnesses. The grievant and the appropriate
County representative shall make a reasonable effort to notify one another at least 24 hours
in advance of all witnesses expected to appear at their meeting. Either party has the right to
have any witness excluded during the meeting when that witness is not actually testifying.
The resolution of complaints or disputes through the Grievance Procedure shall proceed in
the following manner:
1. Informal Discussion with the Immediate Supervisor
An employee with a complaint shall first discuss the problem directly with his or
her immediate supervisor; the complaint does not need to be in writing at this point.
The immediate supervisor shall provide a written response within 10 calendar days
following their discussion. If the problem is not resolved through informal
discussion, the employee has the right to pursue the grievance through the
procedure outlined below.
2. Step I Meeting with the Step I Official
may file a written grievance with the department director on the Grievance Form
located on the HR Depa.
must be filed within 30 calendar days of the date the employee knew or should have
known of the management act or omission that formed the basis of the complaint.
This 30 day deadline applies even where the informal resolution process is on-
going. The 30 day time limitation may be extended only if both parties consent in
writing. A Step I official shall submit a copy of the Grievance form to the Director
of Human Resources as soon as it is received. For most departments, the department
director is the Step I official. The Chief of Police, Chief of Fire and Rescue, and
the Sheriff may designate in writing another appropriate official at the rank of
Captain or above to be the Step I official for addressing grievances originating in
their departments.
The Step I official shall call a meeting to gather information about the grievance
within 10 calendar days of receiving the Grievance form. The grievant and Step I
official are the only persons who may be present at this meeting. Either party may
call witnesses during the meeting to present facts and evidence related to the
grievance.
The Step I official shall give a written response to the grievant within 10 calendar
days following the Step I meeting, and a copy of the response shall be given to the
Director of Human Resources.
3. Step II Meeting with the Top Level Official
If the Step I written response does not resolve the grievance, the grievant may
indicate his or her disapproval on the Grievance form and resubmit the form within
10 calendar days to the appropriate Assistant County Administrator or other top
level management official; these persons serve as the Step II top level official.
Should the next level of supervision for a department be the County Administrator,
the grievance shall proceed directly to Step III. For employees of the Police
addressed by the Chief of Police, Chief of Fire and Rescue, or the Sheriff,
respectively, if these officials have not already addressed the grievance.
The top level official shall call a meeting to gather information about the grievance
within 10 calendar days of receiving the Grievance form.
The top level official shall give a written response to the grievant within 10 calendar
days following the Step II meeting, and a copy of the response shall be given to the
Director of Human Resources.
4. Step III Meeting with the County Administrator
If the Step II written response does not resolve the grievance, the grievant may
again indicate his or her disapproval on the Grievance form and resubmit the form
to the County Administrator within 10 calendar days of the Step II reply.
The County Administrator shall call a meeting to gather information about the
grievance within 10 calendar days of receiving the Grievance form. The County
Administrator may assign a designee of his or her choosing to address the
grievance, if that designee has not already served as the Step II top level official,
provided, however, that the designee must be at a higher level of local government
management than the Step II level official. At the Step III meeting, the grievant
may have a representative present. If the grievant is represented by legal counsel,
the County may likewise be represented by counsel. Either party may call witnesses
during this meeting to present facts and evidence related to the grievance.
The County Administrator shall give a written reply to the grievant within 10
calendar days following the Step III meeting, and a copy of the reply shall be given
to the Director of Human Resources.
5. Step IV Panel Hearing
If the Step III written response does not resolve the grievance, the grievant may
request a panel hearing. The request for the Step IV panel hearing shall be submitted
in writing to the County Administrator on the Panel Hearing Form, located on the
within 10 calendar days from receiving the Step III
decision. The County Administrator shall immediately submit a copy of the panel
hearing request to the Director of Human Resources. The County Administrator or
grievance to the panel members. The panel is appointed by the Board of Supervisors
and consists of three regular members and four alternate members. All are
appointed for three-year terms. The panel selects a chairperson at the beginning of
each grievance panel hearing.
To ensure impartiality, the following persons will be disqualified and will not serve
on the panel:
Individuals who are directly involved with the grievance or with the circumstance
that caused the grievance
An attorney who is directly involved with the grievance or a partner, associate,
employee, or co-employee of such an attorney
Individuals related by blood, adoption or marriage of any participant in the
grievance
An alternate panel member shall serve for any member disqualified from the
grievance hearing. The panel shall hear the appeal within 10 calendar days from
receiving the case or as soon as a panel can reasonably be assembled.
I. Rules and Guidelines for Conducting Panel Hearings
1. Panel Rules Governing Step IV Appeals
a. The panel has the responsibility to rule on the interpretation and application of
the
create policies or procedures or to change existing policies or procedures.
b. At the request of either party that the hearing be private, the panel shall
determine whether persons who do not have an interest in the hearing may be
present.
c. Before the Step IV hearing begins, the County shall simultaneously give copies
of the grievance record, including any documents, to the panel members and
the grievant. The County shall give the grievant and his or her attorney access
to view and/or copy all relevant files that will be used in the Step IV hearing.
They shall be given access to these files at least 10 days prior to the hearing.
d. Both parties shall be given full and equal opportunity to present their evidence.
The panel chairperson shall have the authority to determine the admissibility of
evidence, without regard to the burden of proof, and the order of presentation
of evidence. The panel may receive evidence exhibits offered by the grievant
or the County, and these shall be marked and made part of the record.
e. The hearing is not intended to be conducted like a Court proceeding, and the
formal Court rules of evidence do not apply. All evidence shall be presented in
the presence of the full panel and both parties, unless both parties mutually
agree otherwise.
f. At least 5 days in advance of the hearing, the parties will exchange copies of all
documents and exhibits that will be introduced at the hearing and a list of
expected witnesses.
g.
be subject to existing County policies, procedures, ordinances, and any
applicable laws.
h. No later than 10 calendar days after the Step IV hearing is complete, the
the Panel Hearing Form. The County Administrator shall promptly send copies
of the decision to the grievant, the top level official, and the Director of Human
Resources.
2. Implementation
a. Once the panel has concluded the hearing and reached a decision, the County
consistent with State and federal laws and County policies.
b.
consistent with State and federal laws and County policies, the party in
disagreement shall inform the panel and the other party within 10 calendar days
of receiving the decision. Either party may petition the Circuit Court for an
c. The question of whether a panel decision is consistent with County policies
shall be determined
Attorney if the County Administrator or the designee is directly involved with
the grievance.
3. Costs Incurred
The grievant will bear all costs for legal representation or for preparing his or her
case during the grievance process.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022
RESOLUTION AMENDING AND RE-ADOPTING A GRIEVANCE
PROCEDURE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15.2-1506 of the Code of Virginia, every locality
employees; and
WHEREAS, Section 15.2-1507 requires that such a grievance procedure be
WHEREAS, section 4.01 of the County Charter, which sets forth the powers and
each super
superintendent or department head so appointed shall serve at the pleasure of the
WHEREAS, this is consistent with Section 15.2-1507 of the Code of Virginia,
which sets forth employees that are or may be ineligible to file grievances, including
· Officials and employees who by charter or other law serve at the will or pleasure
of an appointing authority, and
· Agency heads or chief executive officers of government operations; and
WHEREAS, the presently adopted grievance procedure is confusing on the point
of whether department heads may file grievances. Chapter 6, Section B states, in part,
grievances
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Administrator will determine which positions are exempt from the application of the
grievance procedure"; and
WHEREAS, it is proposed that the grievance procedure be revised and re-
adopted to clarify this issue and to make the grievance procedure consistent with the
County Charter, and to further make other minor revisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, that
1. the -adopted as set
forth in the attached document marked as Exhibit 1, and titled, Chapter 6
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE.
2. The amended and re-adopted Grievance Procedure shall become effective upon
its certification (by the County Administrator and County Attorney) to the clerk of
the Roanoke County Circuit Court, pursuant to Section 15.2-1507(A) of the Code
of Virginia.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. G.3
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: November 9, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Confirmation of appointment to the Blue Ridge Behavioral
Healthcare Board of Directors and the Roanoke County
Economic Development Authority
SUBMITTED BY: Deborah C. Jacks
Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Confirmation of appointments
DISCUSSION:
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors:
-year term will expire December 21, 2025. Staff has
recommended Madeline Sefcik be appointed to this Board for a three-year term to
expire December 31, 2025
Roanoke County Economic Development Authority (EDA):
-year term representing the Hollins District on the EDA expired on
September 26, 2022. Mr. Beyer has advised he no longer wants to serve on this
Authority. Mr. North has recommended the appointment of Donald Sowder to a four-
year term to expire September 26, 2026.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends confirmation of these appointments.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. G.4
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: November 9, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of
$6,200 from the Jacqueline S. and Shelborn L. Spangler
Fund of Community Foundation to Roanoke County Fire and
Rescue for the purchase of a thermal imaging camera for the
Back Creek Fire & Rescue Station #11
SUBMITTED BY: C. Travis Griffith
Chief of Fire and Rescue
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Accept and allocate grant funds for $6,200 from the Jacqueline S. and Shelborn L.
Spangler Fund of Community Foundation to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue for the
purchase of a thermal imaging camera for the Back Creek Fire & Rescue Station #11.
BACKGROUND:
The Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia has served the Roanoke Valley
and much of southwest Virginia for over 30 years. Currently, it administers and makes
grants from over 300 named endowment funds on behalf of the community. One of
those funds is the Jacqueline S. and Shelborn L. Spangler Fund. The Spangler Fund is
designed to make grants that benefit the communities in the Rt. 221 corridor from
Cotton Hill Road up Bent Mountain to Check in Floyd County.
DISCUSSION:
Community Foundation has awarded grant funds in the amount of $6,200 to Roanoke
County Fire and Rescue from the Spangler Fund. The funds are intended to purchase
a thermal imaging camera for the Back Creek Fire & Rescue Station #11
FISCAL IMPACT:
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The Spangler Fund will cover 100% of the cost of the thermal imaging camera for the
Back Creek Station. No additional County funds are required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends accepting an allocating $6,200 to the Grant Fund for the purchase of
a thermal imaging camera for the Back Creek Fire & Rescue Station #11
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. G.5
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: November 9, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: The petition of Panda Storage Rentals and Sales to obtain a
special use permit for equipment sales and rentals and a
special use permit for mini-warehouse on approximately 4.82
acres on land zoned C-2, High Intensity Commercial District,
located in the 5300 block of West Main Street and the 5400
block of Pleasant Run Drive, Catawba Magisterial District
SUBMITTED BY: Philip Thompson
Director of Planning
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Consent agenda item for first reading of an ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The first reading of this ordinance is accomplished by adoption of this ordinance in the
manner of consent agenda items. The adoption of these items does not imply approval
of the substantive content of the requested zoning actions; rather, approval satisfies the
procedural requirements of the County Charter and schedules the required public
hearing and second reading of these ordinances. The second reading and public
hearing on this ordinance is scheduled for December 13, 2022.
The title of this ordinance is as follows:
1. The petition of Panda Storage Rentals and Sales to obtain a special use permit for
equipment sales and rentals and a special use permit for a mini-warehouse on
approximately 4.82 acres on land zoned C-2, High Intensity Commercial District,
located in the 5300 block of West Main Street and the 5400 block of Pleasant Run
Drive, Catawba Magisterial District.
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DISCUSSION:
There is no discussion on this item.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact on this agenda item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends as follows:
1. That the Board approve and adopt the first reading of this ordinance for the purpose
of scheduling the second reading and public hearing for December 13, 2022.
2. That this section of the agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to
each item separately set forth as Item(s) 1, and that the Clerk is authorized and
directed where required by law to set forth upon any of said items the separate vote
tabulation for any such item pursuant to this action.
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Application Requirements
Consultationwith the County Planning staff to review the feasibility of the proposal and to
obtain recommended procedures and technical assistance. Applicant is encouraged to
contact adjoining property owners to inform them of the proposal.
Applicationmust be legible and signed by property owner, contract purchaser, or owner’s
agent.
Justificationstating in general terms the change in use of the property, the effect of the changes on the surrounding
area, the reasons for therequest, the consistency of the request with the Community Plan, and the consistency of the
request with the general purposes of the Zoning Ordinance and the purpose stated at the beginning of the applicable
district regulations.
Concept Planof the proposed project and the concept plan checklistmust be submitted with the applications. Plan
must be 8.5” x 11”.
Metes and bounds descriptionmust accompany rezoning application.
Water and sewer application and planimetric mapsmust accompany rezoning and special use permit application, if
applicable.
List of adjoining property ownersincluding owner’s names, addresses (mailing address including zip code) and tax
map numbers of all adjoining properties and those directly across any public right-of-way must accompany
application, including those in adjacent jurisdictions. Refer to tax records in the County Assessor’s office.
Application feesmust accompany application and are as follows:
Rezoning Agri/Single/Two$415+ $20/acre or portion thereof
Rezoning Multi-family$860+ $25/acre or portion thereof
Rezoning Industrial$840+ $30/acre or portion thereof
Rezoning Commercial$945+ $32/acre or portion thereof
Land Use Plan Amendment$710
Special Use Landfill$1,875
Special Use Other$150
Variance$190
Waiver$190
Administrative Appeal$275
Technology Fee 3% fee on all permit issuing fees
In addition, the applicant must pay legal advertisement fees. Staffwill prepare ad for the applicant and deliver ad to
The Roanoke Times.The applicantwill be billed by The Roanoke Timesfor the ad.
Public Hearing Noticesmust be posted at clearly visible locations along the street frontage or property lines of the
subject property. Notices will be issued by Planning & Zoning following receipt of the completed application.
For further information or assistance, please contact:
Department of Community Development -Planning & Zoning
5204 Bernard Drive, SW P O Box 29800
Roanoke, VA 24018-0798
Phone (540) 772-2068-Fax (540)776-7155
E-Mail: planning@roanokecountyva.gov
All required items must be submitted before the application deadline.
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; Mini-warehouse
JUSTIFICATION FOR VARIANCE REQUEST
Applicant
The of Zoning Appeals is required by Section 15.2-2309 of the Code of Virginia to consider the following factors before a
variance can be granted. Please read the factors listed below carefully and in your own words, describe how the request meets
each factor. If additional space is needed, use additional sheets of paper.
1. The variance shall not be contrary to the public interest and shall be in harmony with the intended spirit and purpose of
the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The variance will not be of a substantial detriment to the adjacent properties or the character of the district.
3. Evidence supporting claim:
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JUSTIFICATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL REQUEST
Applicant
Please respond to the following as thoroughly as possible. If additional space is needed, use additional sheets of paper.
1. Reasons for appeal:
2. Evidence supporting claim:
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P OTENTIAL OF N EED FOR T RAFFIC A NALYSIS AND/OR T RAFFIC I MPACT S TUDY
The following is a list of potentially high traffic-generating land uses and road network situations
that could elicit a more detailed analysis of the existing and proposed traffic pertinent to your
rezoning, subdivision waiver, public street waiver, or special use permit request. If your request
involves one of the items on the ensuing list, we recommend that you meet with a County planner,
the County traffic engineer, and/or Virginia Department of Transportation staff to discuss the
potential additional traffic related information that may need to be submitted with the application
in order to expedite your application process.
High Traffic-Generating Land Uses:
Single-family residential subdivisions, Multi-family residential units, or Apartments with more
than 75 dwelling units
Restaurant (with or without drive-through windows)
Gas station/Convenience store/Car wash
Retail shop/Shopping center
Offices (including: financial institutions, general, medical, etc.)
Regional public facilities
Educational/Recreational facilities
Religious assemblies
Hotel/Motel
Golf course
Hospital/Nursing home/Clinic
Industrial site/Factory
Day care center
Bank
Non-specific use requests
Road Network Situations:
Development adjacent to/with access onto/within 500-ft of intersection of a roadway
classified as an arterial road (e.g., Rte 11, 24, 115, 117, 460, 11/460, 220, 221, 419, etc)
For new phases or changes to a development where a previously submitted traffic study is
more than two (2) years old and/or roadway conditions have changed significantly
When required to evaluate access issues
Development with ingress/egress on roads planned or scheduled for expansion, widening,
improvements, etc. (i.e. on Long Range Transportation Plan,Six-Yr Road Plan, etc.)
Development in an area where there is a known existing traffic and/or safety problem
Development would potentially negatively impact existing/planned traffic signal(s)
Substantial departure from the Community Plan
Any site that is expected to generate over one hundred (100) trips during the peak hour of
the traffic generator or the peak hour on the adjacent streets, or over seven hundred fifty
(750) trips in an average day
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Metes and Bounds Description of Roanoke County, Virginia
Tax # 064.01-03-06.00-0000
Beginning at a point on the northerly right-of-way line of old U.S. Route 11, now Pleasant Run Drive,
State Route # 796, being the common corner to Roanoke County Tax # 064.01-03-04.00-0000 located at
5264 West Main Street, Salem, Virginia, being the property of the Joy Allen BOONE Revocable Trust as
acquired in Instrument # 202111235 of the circuit court of Roanoke County, Virginia;
Thence leaving the Joy Allen BOONE Revocable Trust property and with the northerly right-of-way line
of old U.S. Route 11, S 50° 27’ 00” W, a distance of 384.40 feet to a point, the common corner of
Roanoke County Tax # 064.01-03-07.01-0000 located at 5405 Pleasant Run Drive, Salem, Virginia, being
the property of Michael Joseph BUTLER and Deborah Jeanne BUTLER as acquired in Instrument #
202008758 and being Lot “B”, 1.0128 acres as created in Plat Instrument # 202012805 of the aforesaid
Clerk’s Office;
Thence leaving the northerly side of old U.S. Route 11, now Pleasant Run Drive and with the common
property line of the Michael Joseph BUTLER and Deborah Jeanne BUTLER property, N 39° 33’ 00” W, a
distance of 392.00 feet to a point on the westerly side of the herein described property and the
common corner of Roanoke County Tax # 064.01-03-07.01-0000 and Tax # 064.01-03-08.00-0000 being
the property of Bobbie J. Oyler and Brenda L. Johnston as acquired in Will Book 201600661;
Thence leaving the said property of Michael Joseph BUTLER and Deborah Jeanne BUTLER and continuing
with the westerly side of the herein described property and the said property of Bobbie J. Oyler and
Brenda L. Johnston, N 39° 33’ 00” W, a distance of 199.30 feet to a point on the southerly right-of-way
line of the present location of U.S. Route 11/460;
Thence leaving the said property of Bobbie J. Oyler and Brenda L. Johnston and with the southerly right-
of-way line of U.S. Route 11/460, 386.49 feet along the arc of a curve to the right having a radius of
3,739.72 feet, a chord bearing and distance of N 63° 09’ 15” E, 386.32 feet to a point, the common
corner of the herein described property and the said property of the Joy Allen BOONE Revocable Trust;
Thence leaving the southerly right-of-way line of U.S. Route 11/460 and with the said property of the Joy
Allen BOONE Revocable Trust, S 40° 23’ 45” E, a distance of 506.64 feet to the place of Beginning and
containing 4.82 acres more or less.
The property described herein is the same property as conveyed in Deed Instrument # 200330693 of the
aforesaid Clerk’s Office.
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COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
CHANGES IN OUTSTANDING DEBT
Changes in outstanding debt for the fiscal year to date were as follows:
Unaudited
OutstandingOutstanding
June 30, 2022AdditionsDeletionsNovember 09, 2022
VPSA School Bonds$ 85,873,052$ -$ 8,043,501$ 77,829,551
Lease Revenue Bonds 73,900,000 - 3,800,000 70,100,000
Subtotal 159,773,052 - 11,843,501 147,929,551
Premiums 12,384,805 - - 12,384,805
$ 172,157,857$ -$ 11,843,501$ 160,314,356
Submitted ByLaurie L. Gearheart
Director of Finance and Management Services
Approved ByRichard L. Caywood
County Administrator
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: November 9, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Work session to discuss the Rt. 460 Land Use and
Connectivity Study with the Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Philip Thompson
Director of Planning
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Review with the Board of Supervisors the Route 460 Land Use and Connectivity Study.
BACKGROUND:
The Route 460 Land Use and Connectivity Study will guide future decisions and actions
in the Challenger Avenue corridor over the next 15 to 20 years.
The goals of the Route 460 Land Use and Connectivity Study are to:
1) Recommend ways to travel around the Bonsack community that are
alternatives to Route 460/Challenger Avenue;
2) Consider existing zoning classifications and future land use designations to
determine potential changes to match desired development types; and
3) Examine existing at-grade railroad crossings for potential improvements that
may create development opportunities between railroad and the Blue Ridge
Parkway.
DISCUSSION:
This time has been scheduled to discuss the Route 460 Land Use and Connectivity
Study.
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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 Route
460 Land Use and Connectivity Study.
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Previous Corridor Planning and Funded Projects Goals of this Study Process of this Study to DateChanges Resulting from Public FeedbackRecommended ImprovementsSeptember Next Steps
Overview of Presentation
Public Information Meeting
VDOT, the City of Roanoke
Seven projects chosen and
Virtual Meeting and Survey
Williamson Road to Alt. Route 220
2019 and 2020: and Roanoke County studied potential safety and operational improvements along Route 460 from November 2019: and Survey (over 1,000 responses)June 2020: August 2020: submitted
for SMART SCALE funding
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Route 460 Funded SMART SCALE Projects
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Route 460 Funded SMART SCALE Projects
Route 460 and Alternate Route 220 Intersection ImprovementsRoute 460 Intersections from Carson Rd. to Route 460 at West Ruritan Intersection ImprovementsRoute 460 (Orange Avenue) Improvements
near Blue Hills DriveRoute 460 (Orange Avenue) Improvements Seibel Dr/Hickory WoodsRoute 460 (Orange Avenue) Improvements at King Street Total Funding
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with demand 460, adding new commercial entrances onto Route 460 will only make congestion worse. This study proposes new and improved ways for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists
to move around the Route 460. It will also establish recommended access routes for future development and redevelopment activities.
off of the railroad crossing analysis
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Layman Road Glade Creek Road
Building performed as part of this study, Planning staff submitted a request for funding to conduct a Planning Study through the Federal Railroad Administration's Railroad Crossing Elimination
Grant Program. The area of focus includes the following at••Awards are anticipated in 2023.
Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant
Reduced Route 460 RelianceSafety ImprovementsPotential Expansion East of Rail LinePotential Greenway Opportunities
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WE ARE HERE
44 Meeting Attendees
220 Survey Responses
TOPOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS
DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
GLADE CREEK CROSSING
LAYMAN ROAD CROSSING
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140 Survey Responses
35 Survey Responses
107 Meeting Attendees
ConvenienceReduced 460 CongestionAdditional Business
BLUE HILLS TO EAST RURITAN
ConvenienceReduced 460 CongestionSafety
EAST RURITAN TO WALMART
Shift Change ImprovementsBusiness GrowthInterconnectionsReduced Gateway Dependency
VALLEY GATEWAY
Safety PreservationConvenience
CARSON ROAD
Recreation Opportunity Quality of LifeResponse of PublicRegional Connections
GREENWAYS
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ACCESS TO EAST OF RAILROAD
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to West Ruritan RoadSupport additional lanes on Route 460 with appropriate speed limits and traffic light timingSupport changes to defer traffic from Route 460 but they are a stop gap
measure\[VDOT Project at Route 460/Alt 220\] Proposed left turn from Cloverdale Road onto Route 460 will be confusing and may cause more accidentsConcerned about more traffic and speeding
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ACTION NO.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: November 9, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: Work session to review with the Board of Supervisors the
status of the County of Roanoke's Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) projects
SUBMITTED BY: Laurie Gearheart
Director of Finance and Management Services
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Provide the Board of Supervisors a summary status of completed and active capital
projects as required by the Comprehensive Financial Policy
BACKGROUND:
Per Section 5-4 of the County of Roanoke's Comprehensive Financial Policy, County
staff will provide a summary status of completed and active capital projects each year.
This presentation provides an overview of the status and financial information of capital
projects included in the Capital Improvement Program, along with information regarding
the County's Fleet and Equipment Replacement and Capital Maintenance Programs.
DISCUSSION:
The presentation will provide information on recently completed and active capital
Financial information included is through fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, which is
preliminary and unaudited.
Additional information to be provided to the Board of Supervisors at the meeting
includes fiscal year 2022 expenditures in the Capital Maintenance Program (CMP) for
General Services and Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the receipt of the presentation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors receive information regarding the
status of projects within the County's Capital Improvement Program.
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Attachment A: Status of Capital Projects
Board of Supervisors Work Session
November 9, 2022
Recently Completed Projects
Public Safety
Diesel Exhaust Removal System
Fire & Rescue
The Diesel Exhaust Removal System project installed emission capture equipment in apparatus
bays to capture diesel emissions. This project mounted exhaust filtration equipment to capture
these emissions.
Most fire apparatus and emergency response vehicles run on diesel fuel. The exhaust from these
vehicles is expelled directly into the station bays. An apparatus-mounted exhaust filtration device
captures these emissions resulting in a cleaner environment.
The project was completed in FY 2022.
Active Projects by Functional Team
Public Safety
Digital Microwave Ring Replacement
Communications & Information Technology
The Digital Microwave Ring Replacement project, with funding scheduled from FY 2019 through
, which have been in service since 2006. This
project will also include an additional Microwave link, to include spare radios.
The rings currently in use met their anticipated end-of-life date in 2017 and are no longer
compatible with the newest operating and flash port software.
Replacement is under way and is expected to be completed in FY 2023.
Public Safety Communications Infrastructure
Communications & Information Technology
The Public Safety Communications Infrastructure project replaces the current mountaintop
routers located at all of the Roanoke Valley Radio System sites. The vendor has provided an end
of life date of 2021 to the equipment currently used, which has been in use for 12 years. New
routers will be computer based and compatible with commercial communication devices.
This project was funded in FY 2021, which coincides with the Digital Microwave Ring Upgrade
project. Completing these projects together provides for a more efficient and seamless upgrade
to the overall connectivity of public safety radio system sites.
Installation is under way and is expected to be completed in FY 2023.
Emergency Medical Dispatch
Communications & Information Technology
The Emergency Medical Dispatch project, funded in FY 2022 will upgrade the Emergency
Communications Center Medical Dispatch Program. The Emergency Medical Dispatch is a
systematic program of handling medical calls. Trained telecommunicators, using procedures
locally approved by the Operational Medical Director, quickly and properly determine the nature
and priority of the call, dispatch the appropriate response, then give the caller instructions to
help treat the patient until the responding Emergency Medical Services unit arrives.
The current Emergency Medical Dispatch program was updated in 2006 and is out of date.
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Research has begun and exploration of vendor options began in FY 2022. The project is expected
to be completed in FY 2023.
Ballistic Body Armor
Fire & Rescue
Project purchases ballistic body armor for all Fire and Rescue personnel to include vests and
helmets along with tactical emergency medical equipment for the treatment and transport of
patients during an active shooter/intentional mass casualty incident.
tion of body armor was halted to focus on
PPE for healthcare providers. All products are ordered and are anticipated to be delivered and
operational before the end of the current fiscal year.
New Bonsack/460 Fire Station
Fire & Rescue
The New Bonsack/460 Fire Station, funded in FY 2022 and FY 2023, will provide a new and
enhanced service as the twelfth station, which would reduce reliance on other locality responses
for emergencies. The station will also replace services provided by the Read Mountain Fire Station
Land was purchased in the City of Roanoke and all zoning processes have been completed.
Architectural and Engineering work is expected during FY 2023 with construction to follow.
Community Services
Fallowater Lane Extension
Planning
The Fallowater Lane Extension project reconstructs an existing private commercial drive to create
a new public street to improve access for future
the 419 Town Center Plan.
The County is administering the Preliminary Engineering and Construction phases, while VDOT
is administering the Right-of-Way phase.
Construction is underway and is anticipated to be complete in FY 2023.
Plantation Road, Phase II
Planning
The Plantation Road Project Phase II continues pedestrian accommodations from the first phase
of the project with sidewalk, curb and gutter extending from the Walrond Drive intersection to
the Gander Way/Friendship Lane intersection. The Walrond Drive intersection will be realigned
and pedestrian signals and crosswalks will be added to the Plantation Road/Gander
Way/Friendship Lane traffic signal.
This project is County administered. Construction is underway and anticipated to be finalized in
2023.
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Williamson Road Pedestrian Improvements
Planning
The Williamson Road Pedestrian Improvement project will construct sidewalks along the north
side of Williamson Road between Peters Creek Road and Plantation Road.
This project will complete a vital missing link in the pedestrian network between existing and
planned accommodations in the Hollins area.
The Preliminary Engineering phase is underway and the construction phase is likely to occur in FY
2023. VDOT is administering this project.
Buck Mountain Road and Starkey Road Intersection Improvements
Planning
The Buck Mountain Road and Starkey Road Intersection Improvements project replaces the
need for this improvement project is based on
a Traffic Analysis Report conducted by VDOT.
This project is VDOT administered and the Right-of-Way phase is underway.
SMART SCALE funding ($2.6 million) was awarded in 2021 to eliminate the project deficit.
Construction is anticipated in FY 2023.
419 Town Center Development Standards
Planning
The 419 Town Center Development Standards project, funded in FY 2022, will contract design
services to develop guidelines and update zoning regulations in the 390-acre 419 Town Center
Plan area.
The plan recommends new design principles for the planning area which could include adoption
and/or revision of new and existing ordinances as well as new development standards.
Development standards will enable County staff to regulate future development and
redevelopment in the area according to the Plan recommendations.
Route 460/Challenger Avenue Study
Planning
The Route 460/Challenger Avenue Study project, funded in FY 2022, will contract design services
to complete a land use analysis and propose road network changes to serve the properties
abutting and in the vicinity of Challenger Avenue between the City of Roanoke and Botetourt
County.
This project focuses on transportation access, safety, congestion, and the potential for future
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Development Services
This project funds the replacement of the existing leachate management system for the closed
Dixie Caverns Landfill.
Obtaining a discharge permit from the DEQ is not financially feasible due to additional treatment
requirements. However, the WVWA has improved their downstream system, which has lessened
the need for an immediate system upgrade. Therefore, the County will continue to operate the
existing system with some minor upgrades to allow the ability for remote operation monitoring.
Development Services
This program funds capital projects to improve water quality in streams to meet state
requirements. The department is currently evaluating options for future grant applications to the
state Stormwater Local Assistance Fund (SLAF).
Rural Broadband Initiative
Communications & Information Technology
The Rural Broadband Initiative project improves communication and data technology in both the
business sector and in residential settings.
The County collected survey data to identify areas where citizens either do not have or have
inadequate internet service. The survey results showed that more than 32% of Roanoke County
households in the targeted areas were considered unserved or under-served by the FCC's
minimum standards.
Completed projects have brought high-speed Internet access to 87 residents and some businesses.
By November of 2022, this project will make services available to approximately 317 addresses
and 26 businesses. Many addresses will receive service much sooner.
Roanoke County Broadband Initiative
Economic Development
The Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority (RVBA) now has approximately 100 miles of network
fiber that traverses the region. Approximately 35 of those miles cross through Roanoke County
and serve our local organizations in healthcare, government, and non-profit sectors.
Construction of the core fiber network in the County was completed in October 2017. Annual
funding remains in the CIP to support debt service payments for the financing of the project.
In FY 2019, the RVBA expanded its local Roano
Research and Technology (CRT) to the Western Virginia Regional Jail and then beyond to the
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Woodhaven Property Acquisition & Improvements
Economic Development
This project creates a 100+ acre business park, which will be owned and developed by the
Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority (WVRIFA).
The project aims to increase the amount of marketable property in the Roanoke Valley available
for business development. The specific goal was to create new large parcels in the 50-100 acres
size range, due to consistent prospect interest in larger sites.
Additional property (2 acres) was acquired and rezoned in 2019/2020 to improve the
development. Water and sewer utilities were extended into the property in FY 2020.
Human Services
East Roanoke River Greenway
Parks, Recreation & Tourism
The extension of the Roanoke River Greenway from Roanoke City to Explore Park will add
approximately 5 miles to the Roanoke Valley greenway network. The entire project is broken
into three sections and is funded through various federal and state funding programs.
The scope of the Roanoke River Greenway proposed between Roanoke City and the Blue Ridge
Parkway have been reduced to 1-mile on the western and eastern termini where right-of-way has
been secured.
Construction is anticipated between 2022 and 2024.
Mount Pleasant Library Improvements
Libraries and General Services
In 2011, Roanoke County purchased the Mount Pleasant Library after leasing it for 2 years.
Initially this project was funded to renovate the facility including updated restrooms, windows,
flooring, and upgrading shelving and furniture.
Prior to beginning any design work for potential renovations for the building, the County initiated
a due diligence process to determine the feasibility of the septic system for both the short term
and for any such changes that would impact the system.
It was determined that the existing septic system has reached the end of its useful life and per the
Health Department will not support any added fixtures.
The Western Virginia Water Authority has provided an estimate to connect to public sewer.
Engineering plans have been drawn to address septic issues is expected to be completed in FY
2023.
Internal Services
Global HR: Human Resources and Payroll Modules
Human Resources and Finance & Management Services
Roanoke County, Roanoke County Public Schools, and the Western Virginia Regional Jail began a
joint project in September of 2018 to implement Infor's Global Human Resources platform and
to migrate the existing Lawson payroll system to Infor's CloudSuite platform.
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Phase I of the project implemented the base HR system and integration of the HR system with
the Lawson payroll system. This phase provided employees with a new Employee Space employee
portal. Implementation for this phase occurred in March 2020.
The COVID-19 pandemic delayed progress on Phase II to implement Performance and Goals and
Talent Acquisition.
form is planned to begin in FY 2024.
Dynamics D365 Upgrade
Finance & Management Services
The Dynamics D365 Upgrade Project, upgraded the integrated financial system for the County,
Roanoke County Public Schools and the entities for whom the County serves as fiscal agent.
The Finance Department went live with Microsof
financial system platform in July of 2016. Micr
platform starting in October 2021. This project focused on the upgrade of Dynamics AX 2012 to
the next generation of the Dynamics platform, D365.
This project is anticipated to be complete in FY 2023.
Public Service Center Facility Replacement
General Services
The Public Service Center Facility Replacement Project began in FY 2017 with the completion of
a Building Planning Study.
In FY 2018, County contracted for the acquisition of property to facilitate expansion of Fleet
Service Center. In FY 2019, Architectural and Engineering design services for Phase I were
contracted and commenced.
Construction of Phase I of the project is expected to conclude in January 2023. Phase I includes
expansion of the existing Fleet Services Center for all General Services department functions,
renovation of a section of the facility adjacent to the Fleet Service Center for relocation of the
Communications Shop and site management functions for Communications & Information
Technology, utilization of the existing site not located within the flood plain for Stormwater
Operations, and the relocation a district shop for the Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department
to Green Hill Park.
In FY 2020, the County purchased two additional properties on Hollins Road for the future
relocation of Parks, Recreation and Tourism offices and warehouse needs as Phase II of the
project. Phase II will commence in FY 2023.
Bent Mountain Community Center
General Services
The priority is to address the replacement and repair work necessary for the roof as the condition
of all of the flat roof sections is critical.
Phase I of this project will address the significant roofing issues related to the building. The design
work has been completed, and approval has been provided by the Commonwealth of Virginia
Department of Historic Resources.
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A subsequent Phase II for the project will prioritize design and construction needs with remaining
project funding. Part of the Phase II portion of the project has been to replace the HVAC system
in the Center, which is scheduled to be completed in FY 2023.
Email and Business Productivity Tools Replacement
Communications & Information Technology
The Email and Business Productivity Tools Replacement project will replace the existing email
program and will also explore implementation of other business productivity tools.
This project will be partially funded through use of American Rescue Plan Act Funds beginning in
FY 2023.
Email and Business Productivity Solutions are currently being evaluated and additional funding
needs are being considered.
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Status Update
Capital Project
Work Session Agenda Recently Completed Capital Projects Capital Projects by Functional TeamCapital Maintenance ProgramsFleet and Equipment Replacement Program
Recently Completed Capital Projects
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Variance
–
$200,000
Total Spent
Project
Budget
$200,000
Preliminary and Unaudited
Project Diesel Exhaust Removal System
Department / Function Fire & Rescue
Recently Completed Capital Projects Public Safety
Photos: Air Hawk Unit (Left), Control Head and Sensor (Right)
Active Capital ProjectStatus Update
$632,296
TOTAL
FY 2022
FY 2015
Expenditure
-
$1,550
$76,873
$24,600$29,290
FY 2022
Expenditure
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-
$64,425
$555,423
FY 2021
FY 2015
Expenditure
-
2015
$920,567$150,000$150,000$137,000
Budget
FY 2022
$1,000,000
FY
Preliminary and Unaudited
Microwave Ring Replacement
Project DigitalPublic Safety Communications Infrastructure
Emergency Medical DispatchBallistic Body ArmorNew Bonsack/460 Fire Station
Public Safety Capital Projects
Department/ Function CommITCommITCommITFire & Rescue
Fire & Rescue
$71,239
$573,278
TOTAL
FY 2022
FY 2015
$2,662,221$2,107,194
Expenditure
not included.
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$71,239
FY 2022
$1,867,143$1,637,928
Expenditure
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$795,078$469,266$573,278
FY 2021
FY 2015
Expenditure
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2015
$55,000
Budget
$580,000$100,000$100,000
FY 2022
FY
$3,044,048$2,457,352
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Rd/Starkey Rd Intersection
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Project Fallowater Lane ExtensionPlantationWilliamson Road Pedestrian ImprovementsBuck Mountain419 Town Center Challenger Avenue Study
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project costs.Project is VDOT administered. Funding represents County contribution toward project costs; VDOT funding sources are not inclu
Community Services Capital Projects
Department/ Function TransportationTransportationTransportationTransportationTransportationTransportation
$417,183$458,031$574,046$723,678
TOTAL
FY 2022
FY 2015
$1,961,138
Expenditure
$2,300
$78,767
$494,438$386,863$117,935
FY 2022
Expenditure
-
$79,608
$414,883$379,264$605,743
FY 2021
FY 2015
$1,574,275
Expenditure
-
2015
Budget $430,824$619,063$808,546
FY 2022
FY
$2,686,030$1,975,370
Preliminary and Unaudited
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Department/ Function StormwaterStormwaterCommITEconomicDevelopmentEconomicDevelopment
$77,960
$427,350
TOTAL
FY 2022
FY 2015
Expenditure
$44,643$77,960
FY 2022
Expenditure
-
-
$382,707
FY 2021
FY 2015
Expenditure
-
2015
Budget $173,579
FY 2022
FY
$8,994,058
Preliminary and Unaudited
Project East Roanoke River GreenwayMount Pleasant Library Improvements
Human Services Capital Projects
Department/ Function Parks, Rec. & TourismLibrary
$623,503$650,434
TOTAL
FY 2022
FY 2015
$2,371,275
Expenditure
$13,688,151
-
$77,523$57,182
$228,928
FY 2022
$4,891,659
Expenditure
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-
$566,321$421,506
FY 2021
FY 2015
$2,293,752$8,796,492
Expenditure
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2015
$25,000
$720,000$700,000
Budget
FY 2022
FY
$2,885,637
$14,068,075
Preliminary and Unaudited
Human Resources/Payroll
Mountain Community Center Repairs
Project GlobalDynamics D365 UpgradePublic Service Center Facility Replacement (Phase I)BentEmail and Business Productivity Tools Replacement
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Internal Services Capital Projects
Department/ Function HR / Finance & Management ServicesFinance & Management Services General ServicesGeneral ServicesCommIT
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Capital Maintenance Programs
Photos (from top left, clockwise): Boiler replacement at Brambleton Recreation Center, compressor replacement at Public Safety Building, water softener system addition at Cave Spring
Fire Station 3, and gate controller replacement at Kessler Mill Fuel Island.
35,86975,57251,414
118,100171,093110,466141,458229,511205,652
1,139,135
2022 Actual*
$$
FY
Fleet Center
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General Services CMP 12
*Represents expenditures during Fiscal Year 2022, which are preliminary and unaudited.
Facility Administration Center & Employee HealthCourthouse & Court ServicesGeneral Services &Public Safety BuildingSocial ServicesRecreationFire & Rescue Stations & Regional Training
CenterLibrariesOther Building & Facility Maint.Total
Explore Park Courtyard Repairs and Sealing
River Access,
Photos (from top, clockwise): Stonebridge Park Court Renovations,Wayside Park
46,95338,42732,26620,49597,35727,15042,989
101,741181,493
588,871
Preliminary and Unaudited
2022 Actual
$$
FY
Mountain Preserve Spent in FY 2022
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Park/Facility Countywide UpdatesWayside ParkExplore ParkReadSadler ParkStonebridge ParkCamp RoanokeTrails and GreenwaysOther Improvements Total
$39,057
$138,866
Actual
FY 2022
Replacement Program
Preliminary and Unaudited
Wide Computer Replacement Program
-
Project CountyIT Infrastructure
Department/ Function CommITCommIT
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Information Technology and Computer Replacement Programs
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Fleet and Equipment Replacement Program
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Fire/Rescue
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344,122505,950
Actual 1,243,004
2,097,611
FY 2022*
$$
2022
-
2022
Solid Waste
-
Fire/Rescue
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–
Police (26), Fire & Rescue (1), Economic Development (1), Social Services (1)
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Replacement Category Light Fleet:Heavy Truck Heavy FleetEquipment Total, FY 2021
Fleet and Equipment ReplacementFY 2021*Represents expenditures through Fiscal Year 2022, which are preliminary and unaudited.
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Questions and Comments
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE CLOSED MEETING WAS HELD IN
CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE OF VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia has convened a
closed meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance
with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the
Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that such closed meeting was
conducted in conformity with Virginia law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, hereby certifies that, to the best of each member’s knowledge:
1. Only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements
by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting which this certification resolution
applies; and
2. Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the
closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. M.1
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: November 9, 2022
AGENDA ITEM: The petition of Neil Aneja to obtain a special use permit to
operate a short-term rental on approximately 0.30 acre on
land zoned R-1, Low Density Residential, located at 2776
White Pelican Lane, Cave Spring Magisterial District
SUBMITTED BY: Philip Thompson
Director of Planning
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Agenda item for public hearing and second reading of ordinance for a special use
permit for a short term rental in a residential district.
BACKGROUND:
· The Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance defines a short-
provision of a room or space that is suitable or intended for occupancy for
dwelling, sleeping, or lodging purposes, for a period of fewer than 30 consecutive
days, in exchange for a charge for the occupancy. This use does not include
existing uses defined in this ordinance including bed and breakfast, bed and
· A short-term rental has several use and design standards. In the R-1 and R-2
zoning districts, a special use permit is required for a short-term rental on lots
less than five (5) acres in size.
DISCUSSION:
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this application on November 1,
2022. Two (2) citizens spoke during the public hearing. Concerns raised included not
having contact information for the applicant when issues come up, the commercial
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nature of short-term rentals, number of cars parked on the street with this use, trash,
noise from renters, and impact to residential character of the neighborhood. The
Planning Commission discussed the maximum number of guests allowed (10), parking,
use and design standards for short-term rentals, average number of people staying in
the short-term rental (6-8 people), noise, contact information, the need for a zoning
permit and the possibility of revoking the permit if conditions are not met.
The Planning Commission recommends approval of the special use permit.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact on this agenda item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the second reading of an
ordinance for a special use permit to operate a short-term rental on approximately 0.30
acre on property zoned R-1, Low Density Residential District.
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STAFF REPORT
Petitioner: Neil Aneja
Request: Obtain a special use permit to operate a short-term rental on approximately 0.3 acre
on property zoned R-1, Low Density Residential District
Location: 2726 White Pelican Lane
Magisterial District: Cave Spring
Suggested Conditions: None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Neil Aneja is petitioning to obtain a special use permit to operate a short-term rental on approximately 0.3 acre on
property zoned R-1, Low Density Residential District, located at 2726 White Pelican Lane in the Cave Spring
Magisterial District. The short-term rental is proposed for the entire single family dwelling.
The 2005 Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan indicates the Future Land Use Designation of this parcel is
Neighborhood Conservation. Neighborhood Conservation is a future land use area where established single-family
neighborhoods are delineated and the conservation of the existing development pattern is encouraged. The
proposed special use permit is consistent with the Neighborhood Conservation future land use designation.
1. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
he provision of a room or space that
is suitable or intended for occupancy for dwelling, sleeping, or lodging purposes, for a period of fewer than
30 consecutive days, in exchange for a charge for the occupancy. This use does not include existing uses
defined in this ordinance including bed and breakfast, bed and breakfast inn, boarding house, country inn,
the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance contains the
following use and design standards for short-term rentals:
(A) General Standards:
1. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit prior to the occupation of a room or dwelling for short-
term rental. The zoning permit application shall include, but not be limited to, the following
information:
a. All relevant parcel information including tax map number, zoning district, address, and
magisterial district.
c. The name, address, and personal contact information of the authorized party responsible
for resolving complaints, if different from the applicant.
2. The County shall be notified within thirty (30)
personal contact information, or any change in the name, address or personal contact information
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of the authorized party responsible for resolving complaints.
3. A short-term rental zoning permit expires upon any change in ownership of the property.
4. A short-term rental zoning permit may be revoked by the Zoning Administrator due to the failure of
the applicant to comply with all applicable regulations set forth in this section or elsewhere in the
Zoning Ordinance or County Code.
(B) In the R-1 and R-2 zoning district, the following standard shall apply:
1. A special use permit shall be required on lots less than five (5) acres. Lots that are five (5) acres or
greater in size, a short-term rental shall be considered a use permitted by right.
Since the property for this proposed short-term rental is zoned R-1 and is not five (5) acres or greater, a
special use permit is required.
2. ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
mily residence. The Roanoke County assessment records
have estimated that this residence was built in 1971.
Kakar, who lived in the home with the applicant between 1997 and 2016. The house was renovated
between 2016 and 2019. In 2019, short-term rentals began at the house and the house has been used
exclusively as a short-term rental ever since. The home has three bedrooms and three full bathrooms.
he rear (south) of the parcel to the front (north)
of the parcel. The slope is steep in the rear of the parcel, and more gradual in the front of the parcel.
Elevations range from 1,171 feet in the northeast corner of the parcel to 1,206 feet in the southeast corner
of the parcel. The property is wooded behind the house, while the area in front of the house has a grass
lawn.
ed in an area that is entirely zoned R-1 and contains
single family residences.
3. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Site Layout/Architecture
entrance from White Pelican Lane and can serve up to three vehicles. There is also room for up to three
vehicles to park on the street in front of the property.
ing would be required for this development.
20 letters were mailed out to adjoining property owners. The letters
contained the application information, hearing dates, and aerial map along with direct contact information for
staff and instructions for how to submit comments for the public hearings.
Agencies Comments: The following agencies provided comments on this application:
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to this project and it will not increase the
services provided.
see any issues or have any comments.
has existing water and sewer service. No
comments.
Parks, Recreation, and Tourism - No comments.
4. CONFORMANCE WITH ROANOKE COUNTY COMMUNITY PLAN
The 2005 Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan indicates the Future Land Use Designation of this parcel is
Neighborhood Conservation. Neighborhood Conservation is a future land use area where established
single-family neighborhoods are delineated and the conservation of the existing development pattern is
encouraged. The proposed special use permit is consistent with the Neighborhood Conservation future
land use designation.
5. STAFF CONCLUSIONS
Neil Aneja is petitioning to obtain a special use permit to operate a short-term rental on approximately 0.3
acre on property zoned R-1, Low Density Residential District, located at 2726 White Pelican Lane, Cave
Spring Magisterial District.
The 2005 Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan indicates the Future Land Use Designation of this parcel is
Neighborhood Conservation. Neighborhood Conservation is a future land use area where established
single-family neighborhoods are delineated and the conservation of the existing development pattern is
encouraged. The proposed special use permit is consistent with the Neighborhood Conservation future
land use designation.
CASE NUMBER: #10-11/2022
PREPARED BY: Isaac Henry
HEARING DATES: PC: November 1, 2022 BOS: November 9, 2022
ATTACHMENTS: Application Materials
Maps (Aerial, Zoning, Future Land Use)
Photographs
R-1 District Regulations
Neighborhood Conservation Land Use Designation
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Neighborhood Conservation: A future land use area where established single-family
neighborhoods are delineated and the conservation of the existing development pattern is
encouraged.
Land Use Types: Single-Family Residential - Attached and detached housing at a reasonable
density that is not significantly higher than the existing neighborhood.
Infill lots or community re-development should be designed to be sensitive
to the surrounding neighborhood but can be at reasonably higher density.
New single-family residential developments should incorporate greenways
and bike and pedestrian trails. Cluster developments are encouraged.
Neighborhood Institutional Centers - Uses that serve the neighborhood
residents including parks, schools, religious assembly facilities,
recreational and park facilities, community meeting areas and clubs. These
facilities should be linked to the residential areas by greenways, bike trails
and pedestrian paths.
Neighborhood Commercial - Low impact services to serve the local
neighborhood that are consistent with the Community Plan design
guidelines.
Land Use Determinants: EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN - Locations where limited
density residential subdivisions have been platted and developed.
EXISTING ZONING - Locations where limited density residential
zoning has been established.
EXPANSION AREAS - Locations where the expansion of the
existing development pattern is logical.
INFILL DEVELOPMENT - Locations where infill areas
complement the surrounding development pattern.
ACCESS - Locations served by a local street system.
URBAN SECTOR - Locations served by urban services.
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but not
term rental. The zoning permit application shall include,
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Zoning Ordinance
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including tax map number, zoning district, address, and magisterial district.b. The applicant’s name, address, and personal contact information.c. The name, address, and personal
contact information of the authorized party responsible for resolving complaints, if different from the applicant.
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Zoning Ordinance
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Questions?
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ROANOKE COUNTY
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY
5204 Bernard Drive, P.O. Box 29800
Roanoke, Virginia 24018-0798
Peter S. Lubeck
Mary Beth Nash
TEL: (540) 772-2071
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Rachel W. Lower
FAX: (540) 772-2089
Marta J. Anderson
SENIOR ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEYS
SAMPLE MOTIONS
The petition of Neil Aneja to obtain a special use permit to operate a short-term rental on
approximately 0.3 acres on property zoned R-1, Low Density Residential District, located
at 2726 White Pelican Lane, Cave Spring Magisterial District.
MOTION TO APPROVE
I find that the proposed special use permit:
1. Meets the requirements of Section 30-19-1 of the Roanoke County Code and that
the proposed special use conforms with the standards set forth in article IV, use
and design standards of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance;
2. Is in conformance with the Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan; and
3. Will have a minimum adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood and
community.
I therefore MOVE THAT WE APPROVE the petition to obtain a special use permit.
MOTION TO DENY
I find that the proposed special use permit request:
1. Is
plan or good zoning practice, and/or
2. Will result in substantial detriment to the community.
I therefore MOVE TO DENY the request.
MOTION TO DELAY ACTION
I find that the required information for the submitted proposal is incomplete. I therefore
MOVE TO DELAY action until additional necessary materials are submitted to the Board
of Supervisors.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022
ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO NEIL ANEJA
TO OPERATE A SHORT-TERM RENTAL ON APPROXIMATELY 0.3
ACRES ON PROPERTY ZONED R-1 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)
DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 2726 WHITE PELICAN LANE (TAX MAP NO:
087.13-02-11.00-0000), IN THE CAVE SPRING MAGISTERIAL
DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Neil Aneja has filed a petition for a special use permit to operate a
short-term rental on property zoned R-1 (Low Density Residential) District containing
approximately 0.3 acre, located at 2726 White Pelican Lane, in the Cave Spring
Magisterial District; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on October 25, 2022, and
the second reading and public hearing were held on November 9, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public hearing on
this matter on November 1, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission recommends approval of
the petition; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. The Board finds that the proposed special use meets the requirements of
Section 30-19-1 of the Roanoke County Code and that the proposed special use
conforms with the standards set forth in article IV, use and design standards of the
Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance.
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2. The Board further finds that the proposed special use is in conformance
with the Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan, and will have a minimum adverse
impact on the surrounding neighborhood and community.
3. The special use permit is hereby approved.
4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its final
passage.
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