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Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors
June 13, 2023
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Good afternoon and welcome to our meeting for June 13, 2023. 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, C hannel 3, and will be
rebroadcast on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Board of Supervisors meetings can also be viewed online through Roanoke County’s
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. Public Technology Institute Solutions Award Presentation (Bill Hunter, Director of
Communications and Information Technology)
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution canceling the 3:00 p.m. session of the June 27, 2023 meeting o f the
Board of Supervisors (Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney)
Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors
Agenda
June 13, 2023
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E. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance accepting funds in the amount of $312,504 from the Virginia
Department of Criminal Justice Services, and appropriating such funds for use by
the Roanoke County Police Department for school resource officers (Michael
Poindexter, Chief of Police)
2. Ordinance approving an intergovernmental agreement for operation of the
Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (Jessica Beemer, Assistant
Director of Finance and Management Services; Peter S. Lubeck, County
Attorney)
3. Ordinance amending Article II (Definitions and Use Types), Article III (District
Regulations), and Article IV (Use and Design Standards) of the Roanoke County
Zoning Ordinance (Philip Thompson, Director of Planning)
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 – March 14, 2023
2. Ordinance authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare and other local government entities governing
the MARCUS Alert Program for the Roanoke Valley (First Reading and
Request for Second Reading)
3. Ordinance authorizing an Agreement with the City of Roanoke to authorize the
City of Roanoke to act as the Erosion and Sediment Control Authority and
Stormwater Management Program Authority for the Glade Creek Stream
Restoration Project (First Reading and Request for Second Reading)
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4. Resolution requesting the Commonwealth Transportation Board name the
Diuguids Lane (Route 639) bridge over the Roanoke River as the "USN AWS1
James P. Buriak Memorial Bridge", to erect signage and to designate funds in the
amount of $2,500 from Board Contingency, Catawba Magisterial District
H. CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
I. REPORTS
1. Unappropriated, Board Contingency and Capital Reserves Report
2. Outstanding Debt Report
3. Statement of Treasurer's Accountability per Investment and Portfolio Policy as of
April 30, 2023
J. REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
1. Paul M. Mahoney
2. David F. Radford
3. P. Jason Peters
4. Phil C. North
5. Martha B. Hooker
K. WORK SESSIONS
1. Joint work session with the Roanoke County Economic Development Authority
(EDA) and the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors to discuss Economic
Development on State, Regional and Local levels (Jason El Koubi, President and
CEO of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership; John Hull Executive
Director of the Roanoke Regional Partnership; Richard L. Caywood, County
Administrator and Megan Baker, Director of Economic Development)
L. CLOSED MEETING, pursuant to the Code of Virginia as follows:
1. Section 2.2-3711.A.5 - Discussion concerning the expansion of an existing
businesses or industries where no previous announcement has been made of
the business' or industry's interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the
community namely in the Catawba, Hollins and Vinton Magisterial Districts
2. Section 2.2-3711.A.1 - Discussion, consideration, or interviews of prospective
candidates for employment; assignment, appointment, promotion, performance,
demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers,
appointees, or employees of any public body; namely the County Administrator’s
performance evaluation
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3. Section 2.2-3711.A.1 - Discussion, consideration, or interviews of prospective
candidates for employment; assignment, appointment, promotion, performance,
demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers,
appointees, or employees of any public body; namely the Count y Attorney’s
performance evaluation
M. CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
N. ADJOURNMENT
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. C.1
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPE RVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Public Technology Institute Solutions Award Presentation
SUBMITTED BY: Bill Hunter
Director of Communications and Technology
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Recognize the GIS Division of Communications and Information Technology for two (2)
awards from the Public Technology Institute.
BACKGROUND:
The Public Technology Institute Solutions Awards program annually recognizes
member cities and counties for outstanding achievement in developing or deploying
innovative technology solutions that positively affect local government performance and
service to their communities.
The GIS Division of Roanoke County’s Communications and IT department has been
named a 2023 PTI Solutions Award Winner for its GloFiber Illumination Areas Web
Application. The GIS Division has also received a Significant Achievement Award for its
2022 Legislative Redistricting Web Application.
DISCUSSION:
GloFiber Illumination Areas Web Application
Roanoke County’s GloFiber Illumination (Construction) Areas Application is a solution
which displays the growth of fiber-based broadband internet within Roanoke County and
the Town of Vinton. This application allows the citizens to track the propagation of this
new broadband technology and enables them to see when any work is underway in
their neighborhood. This app, and process, were created using the Esri ArcGIS for
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Enterprise platform for the ease of use and services for the customized web template,
local proprietary information, Python for the robust scripting environment to process the
daily data, and ArcGIS Pro for the geoprocessing tasks to transform the data into the
final for consumption by the feature service.
The application website is a very simple and intuitive method to show where work has
been accomplished and where it is currently underway. The website is refreshed daily,
provided work is underway and often has weekend projections.
Legislative Redistricting Web Application
Roanoke County’s Legislative Redistricting web application is a customized solution that
allows Roanoke County citizens to query their specific address, and obtain their
proposed Magisterial District, Voting Precinct, and related voting information. This
application empowers Roanoke County citizens with necessary information about the
changes that will directly affect them in the upcoming election cycle.
In 2022, the Supreme Court of Virginia released new data which detailed the current
Congressional, Virginia Senate and House of Delegates boundaries. In addition to the
new boundaries, there was a new law enacted in 2021 that prohibited the establishment
of split precincts. These two factors combined necessitated vast changes in Roanoke
County’s Voting Precincts.
The Legislative Redistricting web application offers an interactive way of obtaining the
new precinct information, as well as Congressional, Senate and House of Delegates
district information and polling place locations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the recognition of the GIS Division of Communications and
Information Technology for the awards.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. D.1
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPE RVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution canceling the 3:00 p.m. session of the June 27,
2023 meeting of the Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Cancellation of the 3:00 p.m. Board of Supervisors meeting on June 27, 2023.
BACKGROUND:
The Chairman of the Board of Supervisors has suggested the Board consider canceling
the 3:00 p.m. meeting on June 27, 2023.
Section 2-102(e) of the County Code states that changes to the meeting schedule
should be accomplished by resolution.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Board favorably consider the adoption of the attached resolution.
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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, JUNE 13, 2023
RESOLUTION CANCELING THE 3:00 P.M. SESSION OF THE JUNE 27,
2023 MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WHEREAS, by Resolution 121322-8 the Board of Supervisors established a
meeting schedule for the 2023 calendar year, which scheduled a meeting for 3:00 p.m.
on June 27, 2023; and
WHEREAS, due to a reduced agenda, the Board of Supervisors desires to
cancel the meeting scheduled to be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that this Board hereby cancels its 3:00 p.m. meeting scheduled for Tuesday,
June 27, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.; and
BE IT FURTHER resolved that the Clerk to the Board be, and hereby is directed
to post this resolution in a public location at which notices are regularly posted and in
the office of the Clerk to the Board. In addition, the Clerk is relieved of the obligation to
send each Board member written notice by registered mail of the cancellation of this
meeting.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. E.1
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPE RVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance accepting funds in the amount of $312,50 4 from
the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, and
appropriating such funds for use by the Roanoke County
Police Department for school resource officers
SUBMITTED BY: Michael Poindexter
Chief of Police
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Accept and appropriate $312,504 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice
Services Fiscal Year 2023 with a local match of $179,096 for a total of $491,600 for
eight School Resource Officers.
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Criminal Justice Services has awarded funding to the Roanoke
County Police Department through the School Resource Officer Grant Program Fund
for Fiscal Year 2024, in the amount of $312,504 with a local match of $179,096 for a
total of $491,600. This is the second year of the original grant.
DISCUSSION:
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services has awarded funding to the
Roanoke County Police Department to fund salaries and benefits for eight new School
Resource Officers to be assigned to eight of the sixteen elementary schools located
within Roanoke County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Year two of the grant requires a local match of $179,096 if all eight School Resource
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Officers are hired. Any local match that will be needed will come from polic e
departmental personnel savings in the fiscal year 2024 operating budget which has
already been appropriated. All funds needed to cover the costs for the School Resource
Officers will be deposited within the grant fund.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approving the first reading of the ordinance and scheduling the
second reading for June 27, 2023.
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May 26, 2023
Richard Caywood
County Administrator
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke,Virginia 24018
RE: 507934-FY24 SRO: SRO Incentive Grant Program
Dear Richard Caywood:
Congratulations on being a recipient of the above referenced grant program! Your DCJS grant
award number is 24-245-B and was approved for a total award of $491,600, funded through Award
Number 2024-FREE-GRANT. The project period is 7/01/2023 through 06/30/2024.
Included with this letter is a Statement of Grant Award/Acceptance (SOGA). Please note hard
copies of the General Special Conditions, as well as the Reporting Requirements and Projected Due
Dates, are now referred to as Conditions and Requirements and are posted online at
https://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/grants/grant-requirements.
In addition to the general Special Conditions, there may be grant specific Specia l Conditions
related to your Grant Award called Encumbrances. If there are any, you are required to adhere to these
conditions via the On-line Grants Management System (OGMS) at https://ogms.dcjs.virginia.gov/. If
you have not previously done so, you must register in order to use this web -based system. The
instructions on Registering for a New Account and Submitting Action Item Encumbrances are posted
here https://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/grants/ogms-training-resources along with other resources and
training videos. All registrants will be approved within 3 – 5 business days.
We will be happy to assist you in any way we can to assure your project’s success. To indicate
your acceptance of the award and conditions, please sign the included SOGA and return it
electronically within the next 60 days to grantsmgmt@dcjs.virginia.gov. If you have questions, contact
your DCJS Grant Monitor Michelle Miles at Michelle.Miles@dcjs.virginia.gov or via email at 804-
225-1846.
Sincerely,
Jackson Miller
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STATEMENT OF GRANT AWARD (SOGA)
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
1100 Bank Street, 12th Floor
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Project Director Project Administrator Finance Officer
Patrick Pascoe
Commander
5925 Cove Road
Roanoke, Virginia 24019
540-777-5258
ppascoe@roanokecountyva.gov
Richard Caywood
County Administrator
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, Virginia 24019
540-776-7190
rcaywood@roanokecountyva.gov
Joshua Pegram
Financial Analyst
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
540-283-8137
jpegram@roanokecountyva.gov
*Please indicate your ICR in the space provided, if applicable. As the duly authorized
representative, the undersigned, having received the Statement of Grant Awards (SOGA) and
reviewing the Special Conditions, hereby accepts this grant and agree to the conditions and
provisions of all other Federal and State laws and rules and regulations that apply to this award.
Signature: ______________________________ Authorized Official (Project Administrator)
Title: ______________________________
Date: _____________________________
507934-FY24 SRO: SRO Incentive Grant Program
Subgrantee: Roanoke County
DCJS Grant Number: 24-245-B
Grant Start Date: 07/01/2023
Grant End Date: 06/30/2024
Indirect Cost Rate: _____% *If applicable
Federal Funds:
State Special Funds: $312,504
Local Match: $179,096
Total Budget: $491,600
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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, JUNE 13, 2023
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $312,504 FROM
THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES, AND
APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS FOR USE BY THE ROANOKE
COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE
OFFICERS
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services has awarded
funding to the Roanoke County Police Department through the Schoo l Resource Officer
Grant Program Fund for fiscal year 2024, in the amount of $312,504, with a required local
match of $179,096 (for a total of $491,600); and
WHEREAS, this grant has been awarded to fund the salaries and benefits of eight
new school resource officers; and
WHEREAS, the local match of $179,096 will come from police department
personnel savings in the fiscal year 2024 operating budget, which funds have already
been appropriated; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on June 13, 2023, and the
second reading was held on June 27, 2023.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, that
1) Funds in the amount of $312,504 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice
Services are hereby accepted and appropriated to the grant fund,
2) The previously-appropriated local-match funds in the amount of $179,096 shall be
transferred to the grant fund as needed,
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3) All of such funds, totalling $491,600, shall be used by the Roanoke County Police
Department to fund the salaries and benefits of school resource officers, and
4) This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. E.2
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPE RVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance approving an intergovernmental agreement for
operation of the Regional Center for Animal Care and
Protection
SUBMITTED BY: Rachel Lower
Senior Assistant County Attorney
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
The current intergovernmental agreement for operation of the Regional Center for
Animal Care and Protection (the "RCACP") is set to terminate on June 30, 2023 and a
new agreement needs to be executed by each participating locality.
BACKGROUND:
The Virginia Code requires counties and cities to maintain a public animal shelter, and
allows one or more localities to contract for the establishment of a public animal shelter
in conjunction with one another.
In January 2013 the County of Roanoke, the City of Roanoke, the County of Botetourt,
and the Town of Vinton agreed to operate a regional public animal shelter pursuant to
an intergovernmental agreement executed by the localities (the “original agreement”).
During the term of the original agreement and pursuant to a Memorandum of
Understanding entered into between the County of Roanoke and the Town of Vinton on
April 9, 2019 (1) the County assumed financial responsibility of the Town of Vinton’s
usage of the regional animal control facility, (2) the Town of Vinton agreed to be
eliminated as a member of the Roanoke Valley Regional Pound Agreement, and (3) the
Town of Vinton agreed to discontinue appointing a member to the animal shelter’s
Executive Committee and to join the County in a request to appoint or cause to be
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appointed as a member of the Executive Com mittee an additional County
representative.
That original agreement is scheduled to terminate on June 30, 2023, and a new
agreement must be executed by the participating localities.
DISCUSSION:
This intergovernmental agreement with the City of Roanok e and the County of Botetourt
sets out the terms and conditions for these local governments to establish and operate
a regional animal shelter. Intergovernmental agreements for the joint exercise of powers
by localities shall be approved by ordinance pursuant to Virginia Code § 15.2-1300.
This agreement does the following: (1) describes the ownership percentage of each of
the localities in the animal shelter located at 1510 Baldwin Avenue, (2) establishes a
cost sharing formula based upon usage of each participating locality at the end of each
calendar year, (3) creates a Board of Directors responsible for the overall operations of
the regional animal shelter, which consists of (a) the City Manager for the City of
Roanoke or his or her designee, (b) the County Administrator for the County of Roanoke
or his or her designee, (c) an additional member appointed by the Roanoke County
Administrator, (d) the County Administrator for the County of Botetourt or his or her
designee, and (e) an additional member appoin ted by the City Manager for the City of
Roanoke, (4) provides for the appointment of an Executive Director, (5) addresses
budget and fiscal agent matters, and (6) addresses dispute resolution, termination,
withdrawal, and other common contractual matters.
The following are the substantive changes that have been made to the terms of the
proposed new agreement:
1. Changes to the ownership percentage of each of the localities in the animal
shelter located at 1510 Baldwin Avenue based upon Vinton's withdraw al (with
Roanoke County accepting Vinton’s 4% interest).
2. The RCACP “Executive Committee” is renamed the “Board of Directors”.
3. Roanoke County will take over Vinton’s seat on the Board of Directors. If this is
approved as proposed, the Board of Directors will consist of 2 Roanoke City
seats, 2 Roanoke County seats, and 1 Botetourt County seat.
4. The new agreement has a termination date of June 30, 2028, with 5 -year
automatic extensions.
5. The new agreement allows for remote meetings of the Board of Directors, and
allows the Board of Directors to cancel quarterly meetings if agreed upon by a
majority of the members.
There is no change to the annual costs to be shared by the participating localities based
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upon actual usage of the RCACP.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no expected fiscal impacts associated with the execution of the proposed
intergovernmental agreement beyond those already included in the County's annual
budget for the operation of the RCACP.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board favorably consider the adoption of the attached
ordinance approving the intergovernmental agreement to establish and operate a
regional animal shelter, and that the Board schedule a second reading on this matter for
June 27, 2023.
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ROANOKE VALLEY REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as “Agreement”) is made and entered into
this 1st day of July, 2023, by and between the CITY OF ROANOKE (hereinafter referred to as
“Roanoke City”), the COUNTY OF ROANOKE (hereinafter referred to as “Roanoke County”),
and the COUNTY OF BOTETOURT (hereinafter referred to as “Botetourt”), (hereinafter referred
to collectively as “parties” or “participating localities”), each of which is a political subdivision or
municipality of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Virginia Code § 3.2-6546 requires the governing body of each county or city
to maintain or cause to be maintained a public animal shelter; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Code § 3.2-6546 allows one or more local governing bodies to
contract for the establishment of a public animal shelter in conjunction with one another; and
WHEREAS, the governing bodies of Roanoke City, Roanoke County, and Botetourt have
determined that it is in the best interest of all three localities to operate a single public animal
shelter; and
WHEREAS, by Special Warranty Deed dated October 31, 2013, and recorded in the
Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke as Instrument Number 130012723, the
City of Roanoke, Virginia, the Town of Vinton, Virginia, the County of Roanoke, Virginia, and
the County of Botetourt, Virginia, mutually acquired a certain parcel of real estate, located in the
City of Roanoke (City of Roanoke Tax Map #3210434), which contains approximately 3.236
acres, for the purposes of maintaining the public animal shelter; and
WHEREAS, at the time of the acquisition (October 31, 2013), the percentage of ownership
in the aforementioned real estate was as follows: the City of Roanoke, Virginia, owns a fifty-eight
percent (58%) undivided interest; the Town of Vinton, Virginia (the “Town”), owns a four percent
(4%) undivided interest; the County of Roanoke, Virginia, owns a twenty-two percent (22%)
undivided interest; and the County of Botetourt, Virginia, owns a sixteen percent (16%) undivided
interest; and
WHEREAS, on or about April 9, 2019, the Town, withdrew and terminated its participation
in the Roanoke Valley Regional Pound Agreement dated January 7, 2013, and pursuant to Section
5-3 of that Roanoke Valley Regional Pound Agreement dated January 7, 2013, the Town
relinquished any and all interest in the aforementioned real estate; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding entered into between the
County of Roanoke and the Town on April 9, 2019, (1) the County of Roanoke assumed financial
responsibility of the Town’s usage of the regional animal control facility, (2) the Town agreed to
be eliminated as a member of the Roanoke Valley Regional Pound Agreement, and (3) the Town
agreed to discontinue appointing a member to the Executive Committee and to join the County of
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Roanoke in a request to appoint or cause to be appointed as a member of the Executive Committee
an additional County of Roanoke representative; and
WHEREAS, due to the Town’s withdrawal as a participating locality, the percentage of
ownership in the aforementioned real estate is now as follows: the City of Roanoke, Virginia, owns
a fifty-eight percent (58%) undivided interest; the County of Roanoke, Virginia, owns a twenty-
six percent (26%) undivided interest; and the County of Botetourt, Virginia, owns a sixteen percent
(16%) undivided interest; and
WHEREAS, the public animal shelter is maintained in a building on the aforementioned
real estate, and is named the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (hereinafter the
“RCACP”); the address of the RCACP is 1510 Baldwin Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the participating localities are authorized to enter into this Agreement jointly
by ordinance pursuant to Virginia Code § 15.2-1300; and
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual obligations and mutual
benefits accruing to the participating localities from this Agreement, the City Council for the City
of Roanoke, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Roanoke, and the Board of Supervisors for
the County of Botetourt agree upon the following terms:
ARTICLE I. RCACP PROPERTY
Sec. 1-1. Management of the RCACP Property. All use and operation of the real estate
located at 1510 Baldwin Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia, and the RCACP facilities shall be managed
by the Board of Directors established pursuant to Section 4-3 below.
Sec. 1-2. Proceeds of Real Estate and Personal Property. The net proceeds of the sale or
rental of any real property interest in the real estate located at 1510 Baldwin Avenue, Roanoke,
Virginia, or any portion thereof or any product or personal property therefrom, to any of the parties
or any outside party shall be shared in proportions as to the ownership of the real estate located at
1510 Baldwin Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia, which is as follows: the City of Roanoke – fifty-eight
percent (58%), the County of Roanoke – twenty-six percent (26%), and the County of Botetourt –
sixteen percent (16%).
ARTICLE II. SHARING COSTS
Sec. 2-1. Annual Calculation of Cost Shares. The costs to operate the RCACP shall be
shared by the participating localities based on the percentage of usage of each participating locality
at the end of the calendar year. Each participating locality’s usage shall include the number of
dogs, cats, or other companion animals brought to the RCACP from the said participating locality
each calendar year.
Sec. 2-2. Use of Animal Shelter. Each participating locality shall be required to follow an
animal intake policy as that intake policy is approved by the Board of Directors. The animal intake
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policy shall comply with any applicable provisions of the Virginia Code in effect at any given
time.
ARTICLE III. BUDGET AND FISCAL MATTERS
Sec. 3-1. Fiscal Agent. Roanoke County shall serve as the fiscal agent for the RCACP
until otherwise agreed to by a unanimous vote of the Board of Directors. The fiscal agent will
maintain a program account for the receipt of funds paid by the participating localities and fees
paid by the general public, and for payment expenses for the operation, maintenance, repairs, and
capital improvements to the RCACP.
Sec. 3-2. Host Locality. Host locality shall be defined as the locality in which the RCACP
is located. As of the date of this Agreement, the City of Roanoke is the host locality.
Sec. 3-3. Budget. The Board of Directors shall adopt an annual budget for the operations,
maintenance and necessary repairs to the RCACP in each ensuing fiscal year. The budget shall be
submitted by the Executive Director for approval at the quarterly meeting in April of each year so
that the RCACP budget can be included in each participating locality’s budget proposals. At the
option of the Board of Directors, the budget request in any year may include components for future
construction to or other capital improvements for the RCACP.
Sec. 3-4. Annual Adjustment of Expenses. At the end of each fiscal year, a financial audit
shall be performed in order to adjust any discrepancy or discrepancies between the budgeted
payments and each participating locality’s actual and appropriate share of expenses for the prior
year.
Sec. 3-5. Debt. The Board of Directors shall have no authority to incur debt obligations
or approve expenditures in excess of the funds appropriated to it by the governing bodies of each
of the participating localities. However, the Board of Directors may, by unanimous vote,
recommend the issuance of new debt or the restructuring of existing debt which would then require
the approval of the governing bodies for each of the participating localities.
Sec. 3-6. Executive Director and Employees. The Board of Directors shall be responsible
for the hiring of an Executive Director for the RCACP. All employees assigned to the RCACP,
including the Executive Director, shall be employees of the Fiscal Agent and shall be subject to
the personnel policies of the Fiscal Agent. The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of
Directors and shall be evaluated from time to time by and in the discretion of the Board of
Directors.
Sec. 3-7. Indemnification and Insurance. Each participating locality shall maintain its own
workers’ compensation and public official’s liability insurance coverage, and each participating
locality shall retain its full legal responsibilities for injuries or property damage arising from its
employees’ use of the RCACP. Nothing in this agreement shall be interpreted as an assumption
of joint and several liability, or as an indemnification of any participating locality by any of the
others. General liability insurance for the facility shall be purchased by the Fiscal Agent. Each
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party to this agreement shall be billed for and shall pay its proportional share of General Liability
coverage in accordance with the formula set forth in Article II.
ARTICLE IV. OPERATIONS AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Sec. 4-1. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on July 1, 2023, and shall
terminate on June 30, 2028, unless sooner terminated or further extended as provided for herein.
As of each five (5) year anniversary of the effective date of this Agreement (July 1), the term of
this Agreement shall automatically be extended for one additional five (5) year term beyond the
then existing date of termination, unless one or more of the participating localities chooses to
withdraw from this Agreement in accordance with the process outlined Article V.
Sec. 4-2. Executive Director. The day to day operations of the RCACP shall be performed
by the Executive Director appointed in accordance with Section 3-6 of this Agreement. The
Executive Director shall be responsible for building and maintaining rescue partner relationships
and volunteer relationships to enhance the mission of the RCACP. The Executive Director shall
work closely with each participating locality’s animal control officers to maintain communication
and a positive working relationship.
Sec. 4-3. Board of Directors. The overall operations of the RCACP shall be the
responsibility of a Board of Directors as set forth herein. The composition and purposes of the
Board of Directors are as follows:
(1) The members of the Board of Directors shall consist of: (1) the City
Manager for the City of Roanoke or his or her designee; (2) the County
Administrator for the County of Roanoke or his or her designee; (3) an additional
member appointed by the chief executive officer of the County of Roanoke; (4) the
County Administrator for the County of Botetourt or his or her designee; and (5) a
member appointed by the chief administrative officer of the locality that serves as
the Host Locality.
(2) The Board of Directors shall meet at least quarterly, unless otherwise agreed
upon by a majority vote of the members of the Board of Directors. Special meetings
may be called by any two members by actual notice delivered to all members at
least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting date or may be held at any time
upon attendance at meetings by all members. Meetings may be held remotely, at
the discretion of the chair, in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of
Information Act and as may be adopted in its bylaws or rules of procedure.
(3) A quorum necessary to act at any meeting of the Board of Directors shall
be three (3) members or their officially-appointed designees. A majority vote of
the members in attendance shall decide any issue presented unless otherwise set
forth in this Agreement.
(4) The Board of Directors shall ensure that the operation of the RCACP meets
all requirements of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to such
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facilities; ensure that all operations and staffing of the RCACP meet the
requirements of any state or federally-issued permit; ensure that the use, care, and
maintenance of the equipment located at the RCACP meets the manufacturer’s
recommendations; ensure that the building and grounds are properly maintained
and that repairs, when needed, are promptly done; and generally give direction to
the Executive Director with respect to the above.
(5) The chair of the Board of Directors shall rotate among the City Manager for
the City of Roanoke or his or her designee on the Board of Directors; the County
Administrator for the County of Roanoke or his or her designee on the Board of
Directors; and the County Administrator for the County of Botetourt or his or her
designee on the Board of Directors and shall be for a term of two (2) years, with
the rotation continuing in similar fashion for the life of this Agreement. The current
chair is Richard Caywood, and his term shall expire on July 1st, 2023.
(6) The meetings of the Board of Directors shall be conducted pursuant to
parliamentary procedures as set forth in “Roberts Rules of Order” and such bylaws
or rules of procedure as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership of
the Board of Directors, not inconsistent with the Virginia Freedom of Information
Act or successor provision of law.
(7) The Executive Director shall make available to the Board of Directors or
any of its sub-committees all records, work sheets, financial records, and
documents or instruments of any nature, regarding and pertaining to the operation,
maintenance, or fiscal affairs of the RCACP.
(8) A fiscal affairs committee is hereby established as an advisory committee
to the Board of Directors. The fiscal affairs committee shall consist of a designee
appointed by the chief executive officer of each participating locality. The fiscal
affairs committee shall meet with the Executive Director and Director of Operations
to review monthly operations, policies, procedures, monthly reports, and other
budget and fiscal issues. The fiscal affairs committee shall provide the operational
support needed by the Executive Director as it pertains to the day to day operations
of the RCACP. The fiscal affairs committee shall report to the Board of Directors
on the status of the operations of the RCACP at each meeting of the Board of
Directors.
Sec. 4-4. Dispute Resolution. Any dispute, disagreement, or controversy arising among
the parties hereto as to the operation of the RCACP, if not resolved by the parties within thirty (30)
days of the date such dispute, disagreement, or controversy arose, may be resolved through non-
binding mediation.
ARTICLE V. WITHDRAWAL OF A PARTY
Sec. 5-1. Withdrawal. Any party to this Agreement may withdraw and terminate such
locality’s participation in this Agreement as set forth herein:
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(1) Such party’s governing body must take appropriate action by ordinance
authorizing such withdrawal and termination; and
(2) The party seeking to withdraw from this Agreement shall deliver in person
or by certified mail return receipt requested a formal written notice to each of the
individuals listed under Section 6-2 of this Agreement on or before June 30 of the
then current fiscal year, but which notice shall not be effective until midnight on
June 30 of the following fiscal year. The purpose of this notice requirement is to
give the non-withdrawing party or parties at least twelve (12) months’ notice of the
withdrawing party’s decision to no longer participate in the Agreement.
Sec. 5-2. Responsibility of Compliance. Any party to this Agreement which provides
notice to withdrawal pursuant to Section 5-1 above shall be responsible for complying with such
Agreement until the effective date of the withdrawal notice as referred to in Section 5-1 above.
Sec. 5-3. Withdrawing Party’s Interest in Assets. Any party withdrawing from this
Agreement shall not be entitled to and shall not receive any financial or other compensation,
adjustment, or credit of any type for the value of equipment, assets, grant or other funds, real,
personal, tangible or intangible property, accounts receivable, or any other items that may be used
or held for the benefit of the RCACP. Further, any locality withdrawing from this Agreement shall
also relinquish any and all interest in the property it has under Article I of this Agreement.
Sec. 5-4. Future Operation of RCACP. Upon a party’s notification of withdrawal pursuant
to Sec. 5-1, the nonwithdrawing parties, in their sole discretion, may continue the operations of
the RCACP under this Agreement with such modifications as they deem appropriate or under a
new agreement as such nonwithdrawing parties deem appropriate. However, such modifications
or new agreement shall not alter the financial obligations of the withdrawing party. The
withdrawing party shall have no vote or right to object to the actions of the nonwithdrawing parties
regarding any modifications to this Agreement or a new agreement so long as the withdrawing
party’s financial obligations are not altered. The withdrawing party shall also have no further right
to use or receive the benefits of the RCACP operations after the effective date of withdrawal.
Sec. 5-5. Cooperation upon Withdrawal. The withdrawing party shall cooperate with the
nonwithdrawing parties in order to provide for a smooth transition of operations and control to
such nonwithdrawing parties, including, but not limited to, executing any documents and providing
any information the nonwithdrawing parties may reasonably request.
Sec. 5-6. Rights of the Nonwithdrawing Parties. If at any time the nonwithdrawing parties
decide to no longer operate the RCACP, such parties may do so only upon such terms and
conditions as such parties deem appropriate in accordance with the direction of the governing body
of each nonwithdrawing party.
Sec. 5-7. Right to Rescind Notice of Withdrawal. Any withdrawing party may rescind
such party’s notice to withdraw only during the first 60 days after the date such notice was given.
After such 60-day time period, the withdrawing party may request that such withdrawal notice be
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rescinded, but any such rescission request shall require the written consent of all of the
nonwithdrawing parties to be effective.
Sec. 5-8. Withdrawing Party’s Responsibility for Debt. No party may withdraw from any
authority that has outstanding bonds without the unanimous consent of all the holders of such
bonds unless all such bonds have been paid or cashed or United States government obligations
have been deposited for their payment. Any withdrawing party shall continue to be responsible for
its share of any debt for capital improvements made to the RCACP, and any allocation of debt
payments shall be made by the withdrawing party based upon the percentage cost sharing terms
provided for in Article II for one year following its withdrawal from this Agreement.
ARTICLE VI. MISCELLANEOUS
Sec. 6-1. Effective Date. The effective date of this agreement shall be July 1, 2023.
Sec. 6-2. Notices. Notices hereunder shall be sent by certified mail to the respective
parties to the following officers or their successors:
Richard L. Caywood, County Administrator
COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
Copy to: Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney
COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
Robert Cowell, City Manager
CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
215 Church Avenue SW
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Copy to: Tim Spencer, City Attorney
CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
215 Church Avenue SW
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Gary Larrowe, County Administrator
COUNTY OF BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
57 S. Center Dr., Suite 200
Daleville, Virginia 24083
Copy to: Michael W.S. Lockaby, County Attorney
COUNTY OF BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
Spilman, Thomas & Battle, PLLC
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310 First Street, Suite 1100 (ZIP 24011)
P.O. Box 90
Roanoke, Virginia 24002-0090
Sec. 6-3. Captions and Headings. The section captions and headings are for convenience
and reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this
Agreement.
Sec. 6-4. Counterpart Copies. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterpart copies, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute a single instrument.
Sec. 6-5. Severability. The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of any provision of
this Agreement as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction shall in no way affect the
validity, legality or enforceability of any other provision hereof.
Sec. 6-6. Waiver. No failure or delay of any party to insist on strict observance of any
provision of this Agreement, and no custom or practice of the parties at variance with the terms
hereof, shall be deemed a waiver of any provision of this Agreement in any instance.
Sec. 6-7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Sec. 6-8. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the attachments hereto constitute the full
agreement among the parties. This Agreement may only be amended by written amendment
adopted by each of the participating localities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their signatures and seals this the
day and year first above written.
(Signature Pages to Follow)
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CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
By: _____________________________________
Mayor
____________________________________
Clerk
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
CITY OF ROANOKE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of
_______________, 2023, by ______________________________, Mayor of the City of
Roanoke, Virginia.
My Commission Expires: _____________________________________
____________________ Notary Public
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COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
By: _____________________________________
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
____________________________________
Clerk
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
COUNTY OF ROANOKE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of
_______________, 2023, by ______________________________, Chairman of the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Roanoke, Virginia.
My Commission Expires: _____________________________________
____________________ Notary Public
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COUNTY OF BOTETOURT, VIRGINIA
By: _____________________________________
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
____________________________________
Clerk
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
COUNTY OF BOTETOURT
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of
_______________, 2023, by ______________________________, Chairman of the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Botetourt, Virginia.
My Commission Expires: _____________________________________
____________________ Notary Public
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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, JUNE 13, 2023
ORDINANCE APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
FOR OPERATION OF THE REGIONAL CENTER FOR ANIMAL CARE
AND PROTECTION
WHEREAS, Virginia Code § 3.2-6546 requires the governing body of each county
or city to maintain or cause to be maintained a public animal shelter; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Code § 3.2-6546 allows one or more local governing bodies
to contract for the establishment of a public animal shelter in conjunction with one another;
and
WHEREAS, the governing bodies of Roanoke City, Roanoke County, and
Botetourt have determined that it is in the best interest of all three localities to operate a
single public animal shelter, and to enter into a regional agreement for the operation of
such; and
WHEREAS, §15.2-1300 of the Code of Virginia requires that agreements for the
joint exercise of powers by political subdivisions be approved by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on June 13, 2023, and the
second reading was held on June 27, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. The Board hereby approves the Regional Animal Shelter Agreement with
Roanoke City and the County of Botetourt for the operation of a regional
animal shelter.
2. The County Administrator, Deputy County Administrator or Assistant
County Administrator, any of whom may act, are authorized to execute and
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deliver the Regional Animal Shelter Agreement. The form of the Regional
Animal Shelter Agreement presented to the Board is hereby approved with
such completions, omissions, insertions, and changes as the County
Administrator may approve, whose approval shall be evidenced
conclusively by the execution and delivery thereof.
3. The County Administrator, Deputy County Administrator, or Assistant
County Administrator, any of whom may act, are hereby authorized and
directed to execute, deliver and record, as necessary, all other documents
on behalf of the County and to take all such further action as any of them
may deem necessary or desirable in connection with the establishment and
operation of a regional animal shelter.
4. This ordinance shall be effective from and after the date of its adoption.
Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP) Regional Agreement
Board of Supervisors Meeting
June 13, 2023
Background
•RCACP was previously an open intake facility managed by
Roanoke Valley SPCA
•In December 2012, localities assumed operational
responsibility as the municipal animal shelter for the City of
Roanoke, Counties of Botetourt and Roanoke, and Town of
Vinton
•Service to a combined population of 238,585 citizens
•Estimated pet population is approximately 4,000 annually
•Roanoke County has served as fiscal agent since inception
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Intergovernmental Agreement
•Previous Ordinance for Intergovernmental Agreement
signed in 2013
•10-year term; expires June 30, 2023
•New Agreement Drafted by Roanoke County Attorney’s
Office
•Requires Ordinance and First and Second Reading
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Intergovernmental Agreement
•Updates include:
•Removal of Town of Vinton as participating entity
•Reallocates Town of Vinton ownership percentage (4%) to Roanoke County
•Reallocates Town of Vinton Board position to Roanoke County
•Updated verbiage from “Executive Committee” to “Board of
Directors”
•Updated verbiage from “pound” to “animal shelter”
•Added termination date of June 30, 2028, with 5-year automatic
extensions
•Allowance of virtual business meetings, and cancellation of quarterly
meetings, if agreed upon by the majority of the members
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Next Steps
•RCACP Executive Committee agreement to be approved at
special meeting held June 13, 2023
•Roanoke County Second Reading –scheduled June 27, 2023
•Botetourt County and Roanoke City approval –June 2023
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. E.3
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPE RVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance amending Article II (Definitions and Use Types),
Article III (District Regulations), and Article IV (Use and
Design Standards) of the Roanoke County Zoning
Ordinance
SUBMITTED BY: Philip Thompson
Director of Planning
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
First reading of an ordinance to amend the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
· On February 14, 2023, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors adopted a
resolution requesting the Planning Commission to study and provide
recommendations on amendments to the County’s Cluster Subdivision
Ordinance.
· On March 14, 2023, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors adopted a
resolution requesting the Planning Commission to review industrial use type
definitions in Section 30-29-6 of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance.
DISCUSSION:
Since February 2023, Planning staff has worked with the Planning Commission to
developed proposed amendments to the County’s Zoning Ordinance on the issues
requested by the Board of Supervisors. In addition, proposed amendments to the
County’s Zoning Ordinance regarding commercial kennels, multiple dog permits, and
home occupations are also included.
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The proposed amendments (attached) would: add a definition for data center, and
amend the definitions of multiple dog permit, comm ercial kennel, and industry, type I in
Article II (Definitions and Use Types); add single family dwelling, attached (cluster
subdivision option) and single family dwelling, detached (cluster subdivision ordinance)
as permitted uses in the AR (Agricultural/Residential) District in Article III (District
Regulations); and amend the use and design standards for home occupations, type I
and type II, and for single family dwelling, attached and detached (cluster subdivision
option), and amend the accessory uses f or industrial use types in Article IV (Use and
Design Standards).
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed amendments on June
6, 2023. No citizens spoke on this issue during the public hearing. The Planning
Commission recommends approval of the proposed amendments to the County’s
Zoning Ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the County pertaining to this agenda item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the first reading of the
ordinance to amend the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance and schedule the public
hearing and second reading for June 27, 2023.
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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, FEBRUARY 14, 2022
RESOLUTION 021423-2 DIRECTING THE ROANOKE COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE
RECOMMENDATION REGARDING WHETHER TO AMEND THE
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 30-82-13.1 (THE COUNTY’S CLUSTER
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE)
WHEREAS, Section 30-82-13.1 of the Roanoke County Code sets forth the
County’s “Cluster Subdivision Option” for the development of single-family dwellings;
and
WHEREAS, the intent of the ordinance is to facilitate the preservation of
viewsheds and conservation areas by allowing, under certain conditions, such areas to
be combined with a higher, but more compact level of development; and
WHEREAS, the Cluster Subdivision Ordinance is seldom used in developing
neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, it has been proposed that the Board refer this matter to the Planning
Commission for review and recommendation as to whether the provisions of this
ordinance could be reasonably expanded so as to expand its use while preserving its
intent and purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that this matter (whether to amend Section 30-82-13.1 of the Count Code) be
referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
On motion of Supervisor Mahoney to adopt the resolution, seconded by
Supervisor Peters and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Peters, Mahoney, North, Radford, Hooker
None
cc: Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney
Philip Thompson, Director of Planning
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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, MARCH 14, 2023
RESOLUTION 031423-6 DIRECTING THE ROANOKE COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE
RECOMMENDATION REGARDING WHETHER TO AMEND THE
INDUSTRIAL USE TYPES SET FORTH AND DEFINED IN SECTION 30-
29-6 OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE
WHEREAS, Section 30-29-6 of the Roanoke County Code sets forth and defines
"Industrial Use Types" as applied in the County's Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, it has been suggested that these use types might benefit from
updates to reflect the nature of developing technologies, in order to facilitate desirable
economic development in the County; and
WHEREAS, it is proposed that the Board refer this matter to the Planning
Commission for review and recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that this matter (whether to amend the industrial use types as set forth and
defined in Section 30-29-6 of the County Code) be referred to the Planning Commission
for study and recommendation.
On motion of Supervisor Mahoney to adopt the resolution, seconded by
Supervisor Radford and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Peters, Mahoney, North, Radford, Hooker
None
cc: Philip Thompson, Director of Planning
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ARTICLE II – DEFINITIONS AND USE TYPES
SEC. 30-28. DEFINITIONS.
Data Center: A facility used primarily for the storage, management, processing, and
transmission of digital data, which houses computer and/or network equipment, systems, servers,
appliances and other associated components related to digital data operations. Such facility may
also include air handlers, power generators, water cooling and storage facilities, utility
substations, and other associated utility infrastructure to support sustained operations at a data
center.
SEC. 30-29. USE TYPES; GENERALLY.
Sec. 30-29-2. Residential Use Types.
Multiple dog permit: The keeping, breeding, raising, showing or training of four (4) or
more dogs over four (4) months of age for personal enjoyment of the owner or occupants of the
property. and for which commercial gain is not the primary objective.
Sec. 30-29-5. Commercial Use Types.
Kennel, commercial: The boarding, breeding, raising, grooming or training of two (2) or
more dogs, cats, or other household pets of any age not owned by the owner or occupant of the
premises, and/or for commercial gain.
Sec. 30-29-6. Industrial Use Types.
Industry, Type I: Enterprises engaged in the processing, manufacturing, compounding,
assembly, packaging, treatment or fabrication of materials and products, from processed or
previously manufactured materials. Included would be the assembly of electrical appliances,
electrical components, components used for energy, biotechnology or automotive uses, data
centers, bottling and printing plants, and the manufacturing of paint, oils, pharmaceuticals,
cosmetics, bakery goods, dairy products, perfumes, fruit, vegetable, food and tobacco products,
solvents and other chemical production of items made of stone, glass, metal or concrete. This
definition includes the further processing of meat products and the manufacturing,
compounding, processing, packing or treatment of articles (of sizes less than four hundred
(400) cubic feet) of merchandise of raw, secondary or partially completed materials.
ARTICLE III – DISTRICT REGULATIONS
SEC. 30-34. AR AGRICULTURAL/RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
Sec. 30-34-2. Permitted Uses.
(A) The following uses are permitted by right subject to all other applicable requirements
contained in this ordinance. An asterisk (*) indicates additional, modified or more
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stringent standards as listed in article IV, use and design standards, for those specific
uses.
2. Residential Uses
Single Family Dwelling, Attached (Cluster Subdivision Option) *
Single Family Dwelling, Detached (Cluster Subdivision Option) *
ARTICLE IV – USE AND DESIGN STANDARDS
SEC. 30-82. RESIDENTIAL USES.
Sec. 30-82-3. Home Occupations, Type I and Type II.
(A) Intent. These provisions are adopted in recognition that certain small-scaled
commercial activities may be appropriate accessory uses within residential dwellings.
The character and scale of such commercial activities must be subordinate and
incidental to the principal use of the premises for dwelling purposes, and must be
consistent with the predominant residential character of the property and/or
surrounding neighborhood. In addition, these provisions are intended to limit the size
of such home occupations so as to not create an unfair competitive advantage over
businesses located in commercially zoned areas.
(B) General standards:
1. More than one (1) home occupation may be permitted provided the total floor
area used for all home occupations do not exceed the applicable Type I or
Type II standard.
2. No dwelling or structure shall be altered, occupied or used in a manner
which would cause the premises to differ from a character consistent with a
residential use. The use of colors, materials, construction, lighting, or other
means inconsistent with a residential use shall be prohibited.
3. There shall be no outside storage of goods, products, equipment, or other
materials inconsistent with a residential use associated with the home
occupation. No toxic, explosive, flammable, radioactive, or other hazardous
materials used in conjunction with the home occupation shall be used, sold, or
stored on the site. The sale of firearms as a home occupation shall be
prohibited.
4. The type and volume of traffic generated by a home occupation shall be
consistent with the traffic generation characteristics of other dwellings in the
area. In addition, the lot or property on which the home occupation is
conducted shall not have any parking spaces added to it during the time the
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home occupation is being conducted, nor shall any parking space be used that
was not customarily or regularly used prior to that time.
5. Deliveries related to the home occupation shall be limited to the United States
Postal Service, parcel delivery services, and messenger services. The
commercial delivery by tractor trailer of materials or products to or from the
premises shall be prohibited.
6. The home occupation shall not increase demand on water, sewer, or garbage
collection services to the extent that the combined demand for the dwelling and
home occupation is significantly more than is normal to the use of the property
for residential purposes.
7. No equipment or process shall be used in a home occupation which creates
noise in excess of 60 dB(A) measured at the property line, or vibration, glare,
fumes, odors, or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses off the
premises or through common walls. In the case of electrical interference, no
equipment or process shall be used which creates visual or audible interference
in any radio or television receivers off the premises or through common walls.
8. No activity in conjunction with a home occupation shall be conducted before
7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. that adversely impacts or disturbs adjoining property
owners.
9. Temporary portable storage containers shall not be used in conjunction with a
Type I or Type II home occupation or used as a principal use or principal
building or structure.
10. Pet grooming may be allowed as a home occupation. It shall be limited to one
(1) customer at a time, and a maximum of eight (8) animals per day. Any
animals associated with this permitted home occupation must be kept indoors.
11. Pet breeding may be allowed as a home occupation. It shall be limited to the
selling of no more than twenty (20) dogs, cats or other household pets per
year. The animals shall be owned by the permanent residents of the dwelling.
Any animals associated with this permitted home occupation must be kept
indoors.
12. All home occupations shall be required to obtain a Roanoke County Business
License from the Commissioner of the Revenue.
(C) Additional standards for all Type I home occupations:
1. The maximum floor area permitted for a home occupation shall be ten
(10) percent of the finished floor area of the dwelling unit, or 250 square
feet, whichever is greater.
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2. The home occupation shall be conducted entirely within the interior of the
principal residential structure or within an accessory structure located on the
property.
3. No one (1) other than permanent residents of the dwelling shall be engaged
or employed in such occupation.
4. No sign may be placed on the property advertising the home occupation.
5. No advertising through local media, including telephone books, flyers, and
the internet shall call attention to the residential address of the home
occupation.
(D) Additional standards for all Type II home occupations:
1. The maximum floor area permitted for a home occupation shall be twenty-five
(25) percent of the finished floor area of the dwelling unit, or 500 feet,
whichever is greater.
2. One (1) person who is not a permanent resident of the dwelling may be
engaged or employed in the home occupation.
3. The home occupation shall be conducted entirely within the interior of the
principal residential structure or within an accessory structure located on the
property.
4. One (1) non-illuminated sign, a maximum of two (2) square feet in area, shall
be permitted per dwelling, regardless of the number of home occupations
within the dwelling. Any sign must conform with the provisions of section 30-
93 of the zoning ordinance.
Sec. 30-82-13.1. Single Family Dwelling, Attached and Detached (Cluster Subdivision
Option).
(A) Intent.
1. Establish a method for the county to protect vital natural and historic resources
from development and permanent loss.
2. Prevent the destruction of valuable view sheds, ridgetops and wildlife corridors,
including but not limited to, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Trail, and
other resources identified in the comprehensive plan.
3. Reserve, enhance, and add to the existing and proposed greenway system
throughout the county, as identified in the comprehensive plan.
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4. Provide the citizens of the county additional open space and recreation areas.
5. Encourage the design of creative, innovative developments that utilize the land's
natural resources and features and incorporates them into functional preservation
and development plans.
6. Offer an alternative to conventional subdivision development by allowing for
compact clusters of housing units rather than spaced lots that encompass the entire
property.
7. The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to consider the appropriateness
of open space and conservation areas on individual site plans in terms of such
factors such as location, size, shape and topographic characteristics to meet the
intent of this ordinance.
(B) Applicability.
1. Cluster subdivisions proposed in accordance with the standards contained herein
shall be a permitted use by-right in AR, R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 zoning districts,
except that cluster subdivisions shall not be permitted within planned residential
subdivisions as defined in section 30-28 of the county zoning ordinance.
2. The zoning administrator shall have the responsibility for determining compliance
with these standards. Proposals for cluster subdivisions that, in the opinion of the
zoning administrator, do not meet one (1) or more of the standards contained
herein shall not be permitted by-right. Any such proposal shall be considered a
special use and shall require a special use permit pursuant to section 30-19 of this
ordinance. As part of the review of any special use permit application for a cluster
subdivision, the planning commission may recommend, and the board of
supervisors may approve, but shall not be obligated to approve, a waiver to any
cluster subdivision standard contained in section 30-82-13.1(C) through 30-82-
13.1(H) inclusive.
(C) General standards.
1. Minimum tract size of the cluster subdivision: Ten (10) Five (5) acres.
2. Public water and public sewer shall be provided to each lot within the proposed
subdivision.
3. Property shall be excluded from the cluster subdivision option where, in the
opinion of the zoning administrator, previous land disturbing activities have
significantly altered a primary or secondary conservation area, to the extent that
important features worthy of conservation have been destroyed or severely
modified.
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4. Allowable density and minimum public street frontage requirements shall be
based on the amount of minimum open space provided as outlined in the table
below. : Five and one-half (5.5) dwelling units per acre.
Open Space gross acreage gross acreage
gross acreage
gross acreage
gross acreage
Public Street
(D) Minimum lLot, andsetback and frontage requirements.
1. There shall be no minimum lot area or setback requirements, however, the normal
front, rear, and or side yard setback requirements must be maintained adjacent to
any lot, or portion thereof, or existing public street right of way not within the
proposed cluster development.
2. Minimum public street frontage: Forty-eight (48) feet Lots shall front on a
publicly owned and maintained street except as modified by section 30-82-
13.1(F).
(E) Open space and conservation area requirements.
1. Minimum open space: Forty-five (45) Twenty-five (25) percent of the gross
acreage of the tract. If the gross acreage of the tract is comprised of conservation
areas equaling or exceeding fifty (50) percent, no more than fifty (50) percent of
the open space and conservation areas shall be required to be conserved.
2. To the greatest degree practicable, open space and conservation areas shall be
designed in large blocks, connected wherever possible and designed to constitute
a contiguous and cohesive unit of land. Open space and conservation area
exemptions include:
a. No minimum or maximum lot size,
b. No public or private road frontage requirements, or
c. No lot width requirement regulations.
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For lots with no public or private road frontage, a minimum twenty (20) foot
access easement shall be provided for maintenance, pedestrian and emergency
access.
3. Open space and conservation lots may be created in compliance with the terms of
this ordinance and the Roanoke County Subdivision Ordinance. Any such lot
proposed for platting shall be clearly designated on a subdivision plat reviewed
and approved by the county. This plat shall contain notations and covenants that
clearly forbid, in perpetuity, the use of the conservation lot for any type of
residential dwelling, or other use or structure as prohibited by these provisions.
4. A sidewalk, greenway, or trail shall may be provided to and through the provided
open space or conservation areas except for the following areas:
a. Environmentally sensitive areas that may include locations of species
listed as endangered, threatened or of special concern; historic structures
and sites; delineated wetlands or riparian zones outside the FEMA study
area;
b. Unsafe areas including but not limited to sink holes, cliffs and areas prone
to rock slides; and
c. Other areas if approved by the zoning administrator.
The location of any such trail shall be clearly marked, and the trail shall be
constructed of a surface material that is appropriate to the terrain, and
distinguishable to the user.
5. Ownership and maintenance of open space and conservation areas shall be one of
the following:
a. Common land owned in perpetuity by the owners of lots in the
development, through a homeowners, condominium or similar association.
Provisions for the maintenance of the open space in perpetuity shall be
approved by the zoning administrator in conjunction with plat approval.
b. Open space or conservation areas privately owned and maintained shall be
allowed in order to preserve those attributes that qualify as open space or
conservation areas. Deed restrictions and/or covenants shall encumber the
property to prohibit further subdivision, development, or any other use of
the open space. The following uses may be permitted in privately owned
open space or conservation areas:
1. Agricultural uses in existence prior to application for a cluster
subdivision as determined by the zoning administrator; and
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2. Forested areas.
6. If required open space is located within a mapped greenway corridor, as depicted
on the Greenway Conceptual Plan, as amended, at the time of submittal of the
preliminary plat, then a greenway easement shall be dedicated to the County or
their designated agent. The Zoning Administrator, in consultation with the
Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission, shall determine the exact location and
dimensions of the easement to be dedicated.
76. Historic structures or sites may be included in open space or conservation areas. A
plan shall be submitted detailing how the historic structure or site will be
preserved and maintained in perpetuity.
87. No building, building addition, structure, stormwater management area, street,
driveway, parking area or any other type of physical land improvement shall be
located within a required conservation area. Notwithstanding the above, gazebos,
benches, or other sitting areas and trails may be developed in, and historic
structures may be located within, conservation areas.
98. During the site review process, the Zoning Administrator shall consider the
appropriateness of open space and conservation area configuration in terms of
such factors as location, size, shape and topographic characteristics.
(F) Street and access requirements.
1. All residential lots within a cluster subdivision shall have frontage on and access
to a publicly dedicated or maintained street or a private street constructed in
accordance with the private road standards specified in the Roanoke County
Design Handbook.
(G) Public water and sanitary sewer. Public water and sewer shall conform with the Western
Virginia Water Authority design and construction standards, as amended.
(H) Cluster development process.
1. The applicant shall meet with the zoning administrator or his/her designee to
review the requirements for a cluster subdivision prior to the preparation of the
preliminary plat. A site visit shall be arranged to review the site and identify
approximate locations of primary and secondary conservation areas. The applicant
shall then have drawn, preferably by a licensed engineer/surveyor, architect or
landscape architect, a property resource map. At a minimum this map shall
include the following:
a. Total acreage and acreage of each primary and secondary conservation
area and other open space areas.
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b. Percent slope, in the following increments: Less than fifteen (15) percent,
fifteen (15) to twenty-five (25) percent, greater than twenty-five (25)
percent.
c. Flood plains, wetlands, and riparian zones outside the FEMA study area.
d. Historic structures and sites.
e. Designated view sheds and ridgetop preservation areas identified and
mapped in the 1998 community plan.
f. Greenway corridors mapped on the greenway conceptual plan.
g. Elevations fifteen hundred (1,500) feet or greater above mean sea level.
h. Healthy woodlands.
i. Location of species listed as endangered, threatened, or of special concern.
j. Productive agricultural and forested lands.
2. The applicant shall submit a preliminary plat in accordance with Article II of the
county subdivision regulations. The following additional items shall be required
to accompany the preliminary plat:
a. All primary and secondary conservation areas and other required open
space areas to be designated as permanent open space, shall be mapped as
conservation lots and noted on the plat.
b. All deed restrictions and covenants applicable to private streets, public
services, open space, and cluster subdivision lots.
c. The location of all building lots to be conveyed.
3. Once approval for the preliminary plat has been given, the applicant shall submit
the final plat in accordance with Article III of the county subdivision regulations.
SEC. 30-88. ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES.
Sec. 30-88-6. Accessory Uses: Industrial Use Types.
(A) Industrial use types may include the following accessory uses, activities or structures on
the same site or lot:
1. Parking for the principal use.
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2. Recreational facilities available only to the employees of the industrial use type.
3. Day care facilities available only to the employees of the industrial use type.
4. Cafeterias and sandwich shops available only to the employees of the industrial
use type.
5. Incidental retail sale of goods associated with the industrial use type, provided the
square footage does not exceed ten (10) percent of the gross floor area. or three
thousand (3,000) square feet, whichever is less.
6. One accessory dwelling unit occupied by employees responsible for the security
of the use.
7. Other uses and activities necessarily and customarily associated with purpose and
function of industrial use types, as determined by the administrator.
87. Construction office or trailer associated with active construction on a site. A
construction office or trailer shall be removed from an active construction site
within 30 days of issuance of the final certificate of occupancy for the project.
98. Micro wind energy systems that project no more than fifteen (15) feet above the
highest point on the structure and complies with the height requirement of the
zoning district.
9. Additional accessory uses not listed above in a building with a permitted principal
use and occupying not more than twenty (20) percent total of the floor area of
such building.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023
ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II (DEFINITIONS AND USE TYPES),
ARTICLE III (DISTRICT REGULATIONS), AND ARTICLE IV (USE AND
DESIGN STANDARDS) OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY ZONING
ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2023, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution
directing the Planning Commission to study and provide recommendations on potential
amendments to Roanoke County’s cluster subdivision ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on March 14, 2023, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution
directing the Planning Commission to study and provide recommendations on potential
amendments to the industrial use type definitions in Section 30-29-6 of the Roanoke
County zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, planning staff has worked with the Planning Commission and other
County staff to develop proposed amendments to Roanoke County’s zoning ordinance
on the issues requested by the Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, planning staff and the Planning Commission propose amendments to
Roanoke County’s zoning ordinance on the issues requested by the Board of
Supervisors, as well as other amendments regarding commercial kennels, multiple dog
permits, and home occupations; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments would make the following changes to the
County’s zoning ordinance:
• Add a definition for “data center” in Article II (Definitions and Use Types);
• Amend the definitions of “multiple dog permit” and “commercial kennel” in
Article II (Definitions and Use Types);
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• Amend the definition of “industry, type I” in Article II (Definitions and Use
Types);
• Add “single family dwelling, attached (cluster subdivision option)” and
“single family dwelling, detached (cluster subdivision ordinance)” as
permitted uses in the AR (Agricultural/Residential) District in Article III
(District Regulations);
• Amend the use and design standards for “home occupations, type I and
type II” in Article IV (Use and Design Standards);
• Amend the use and design standards for “single family dwelling, attached
(cluster subdivision option)” and “single family dwelling, detached (cluster
subdivision option)” in Article IV (Use and Design Standards); and
• Amend the accessory uses for industrial use types in Article IV (Use and
Design Standards); and
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2023, after proper notice, the Roanoke County Planning
Commission held a public hearing on the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
and recommended said amendments to the Board of Supervisors for adoption; and
WHEREAS, public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning
practice are valid public purposes for such recommendations by the Planning
Commission and action by the Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on June 13, 2023, and the
second reading and public hearing were held on June 27, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Roanoke as follows:
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1. The Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read and
provide as follows:
ARTICLE II – DEFINITIONS AND USE TYPES
SEC. 30-28. DEFINITIONS.
Data Center: A facility used primarily for the storage, management, processing,
and transmission of digital data, which houses computer and/or network equipment,
systems, servers, appliances and other associated components related to digital data
operations. Such facility may also include air handlers, power generators, water cooling
and storage facilities, utility substations, and other associated utility infrastructure to
support sustained operations at a data center.
SEC. 30-29. USE TYPES; GENERALLY.
Sec. 30-29-2. Residential Use Types.
Multiple dog permit: The keeping, breeding, raising, showing or training of four
(4) or more dogs over four (4) months of age for personal enjoyment of the owner or
occupants of the property. and for which commercial gain is not the primary objective.
Sec. 30-29-5. Commercial Use Types.
Kennel, commercial: The boarding, breeding, raising, grooming or training of two
(2) or more dogs, cats, or other household pets of any age not owned by the owner or
occupant of the premises, and/or for commercial gain.
Sec. 30-29-6. Industrial Use Types.
Industry, Type I: Enterprises engaged in the processing, manufacturing,
compounding, assembly, packaging, treatment or fabrication of materials and
products, from processed or previously manufactured materials. Included would be the
assembly of electrical appliances, electrical components, components used for
energy, biotechnology or automotive uses, data centers, bottling and printing plants,
and the manufacturing of paint, oils, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, bakery goods, dairy
products, perfumes, fruit, vegetable, food and tobacco products, solvents and other
chemical production of items made of stone, glass, metal or concrete. This definition
includes the further processing of meat products and the manufacturing,
compounding, processing, packing or treatment of articles (of sizes less than four
hundred (400) cubic feet) of merchandise of raw, secondary or partially completed
materials.
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ARTICLE III – DISTRICT REGULATIONS
SEC. 30-34. AR AGRICULTURAL/RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
Sec. 30-34-2. Permitted Uses.
(A) The following uses are permitted by right subject to all other applicable
requirements contained in this ordinance. An asterisk (*) indicates additional,
modified or more stringent standards as listed in article IV, use and design
standards, for those specific uses.
2. Residential Uses
Single Family Dwelling, Attached (Cluster Subdivision Option) *
Single Family Dwelling, Detached (Cluster Subdivision Option) *
ARTICLE IV – USE AND DESIGN STANDARDS
SEC. 30-82. RESIDENTIAL USES.
Sec. 30-82-3. Home Occupations, Type I and Type II.
(B) General Standards:
11. Pet breeding may be allowed as a home occupation. It shall be limited
to the selling of no more than twenty (20) dogs, cats or other household
pets per year. The animals shall be owned by the permanent residents
of the dwelling. Any animals associated with this permitted home
occupation must be housed indoors.
12. All home occupations shall be required to obtain a Roanoke County
Business License from the Commissioner of the Revenue.
Sec. 30-82-13.1. Single Family Dwelling, Attached and Detached (Cluster
Subdivision Option).
(B) Applicability.
1. Cluster subdivisions proposed in accordance with the standards contained
herein shall be a permitted use by-right in AR, R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4
zoning districts, except that cluster subdivisions shall not be permitted
within planned residential subdivisions as defined in section 30-28 of the
county zoning ordinance.
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(C) General standards.
1. Minimum tract size of the cluster subdivision: Ten (10) Five (5) acres.
4. Allowable density and minimum public street frontage requirements shall
be based on the amount of minimum open space provided as outlined in
the table below. : Five and one-half (5.5) dwelling units per acre.
Open Space gross
acreage of
gross
acreage of
gross
acreage of
gross
acreage of
gross
acreage of
Public
Street
(D) Minimum lLot, andsetback and frontage requirements.
1. There shall be no minimum lot area or setback requirements, however, the
normal front, rear, and or side yard setback requirements must be
maintained adjacent to any lot, or portion thereof, or existing public street
right of way not within the proposed cluster development.
2. Minimum public street frontage: Forty-eight (48) feet Lots shall front on a
publicly owned and maintained street except as modified by section 30-
82-13.1(F).
(E) Open space and conservation area requirements.
1. Minimum open space: Forty-five (45) Twenty-five (25) percent of the gross
acreage of the tract. If the gross acreage of the tract is comprised of
conservation areas equaling or exceeding fifty (50) percent, no more than
fifty (50) percent of the open space and conservation areas shall be
required to be conserved.
4. A sidewalk, greenway, or trail shall may be provided to and through the
provided open space or conservation areas except for the following areas:
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a. Environmentally sensitive areas that may include locations of
species listed as endangered, threatened or of special concern;
historic structures and sites; delineated wetlands or riparian zones
outside the FEMA study area;
b. Unsafe areas including but not limited to sink holes, cliffs and areas
prone to rock slides; and
c. Other areas if approved by the zoning administrator.
The location of any such trail shall be clearly marked, and the trail shall be
constructed of a surface material that is appropriate to the terrain, and
distinguishable to the user.
6. If required open space is located within a mapped greenway corridor, as
depicted on the Greenway Conceptual Plan, as amended, at the time of
submittal of the preliminary plat, then a greenway easement shall be
dedicated to the County or their designated agent. The Zoning
Administrator, in consultation with the Roanoke Valley Greenway
Commission, shall determine the exact location and dimensions of the
easement to be dedicated.
76. Historic structures or sites may be included in open space or conservation
areas. A plan shall be submitted detailing how the historic structure or site
will be preserved and maintained in perpetuity.
87. No building, building addition, structure, stormwater management area,
street, driveway, parking area or any other type of physical land
improvement shall be located within a required conservation area.
Notwithstanding the above, gazebos, benches, or other sitting areas and
trails may be developed in, and historic structures may be located within,
conservation areas.
98. During the site review process, the Zoning Administrator shall consider the
appropriateness of open space and conservation area configuration in
terms of such factors as location, size, shape and topographic
characteristics.
SEC. 30-88. ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES.
Sec. 30-88-6. Accessory Uses: Industrial Use Types.
(A) Industrial use types may include the following accessory uses, activities or
structures on the same site or lot:
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5. Incidental retail sale of goods associated with the industrial use type,
provided the square footage does not exceed ten (10) percent of the gross
floor area. or three thousand (3,000) square feet, whichever is less.
7. Other uses and activities necessarily and customarily associated with
purpose and function of industrial use types, as determined by the
administrator.
87. Construction office or trailer associated with active construction on a site.
A construction office or trailer shall be removed from an active
construction site within 30 days of issuance of the final certificate of
occupancy for the project.
98. Micro wind energy systems that project no more than fifteen (15) feet
above the highest point on the structure and complies with the height
requirement of the zoning district.
9. Additional accessory uses not listed above in a building with a permitted
principal use and occupying not more than twenty (20) percent total of the
floor area of such building.
2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
adoption.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. F.1
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPE RVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
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:
Robert Arthur’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):
Steve Musselwhite’s four-year term on the EDA expired on September 26, 2021
and he does not wish to be reappointed.
3. Roanoke County Library Board (appointed by District):
The following District appointments remain open:
Vinton Magisterial District
Windsor Hills Magisterial District
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4. Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Advisory Commission
(appointed by District):
The following appointments remain open:
Mike Roop’s three (3) year term representing the Vinton Magisterial 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, JUNE 13, 2023
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 June 13,
2023, 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 4
inclusive, as follows:
1. Approval of minutes – March 14, 2023
2. Ordinance authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare and other local government entities governing
the MARCUS Alert Program for the Roanoke Valley
3. Ordinance authorizing an Agreement with the City of Roanoke to authorize the
City of Roanoke to act as the Erosion and Sediment Control Authority and
Stormwater Management Program Authority for the Glade Creek Stream
Restoration Project
4. Resolution requesting the Commonwealth Transportation Board name the
Diuguids Lane (Route 639) bridge over the Roanoke River as the "USN AWS1
James P. Buriak Memorial Bridge", to erect signage and to designate funds in
the amount of $2,500 from Board Contingency, Catawba Magisterial District
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. G.2
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPE RVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding with Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare and
other local government entities governing the MARCUS Alert
Program for the Roanoke Valley
SUBMITTED BY: Michael Poindexter
Chief of Police
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Request to enter into a memorandum of understanding with Blue Ridge Behavioral
Healthcare for Roanoke County to participate in the MARCUS Alert Program beginning
July 1, 2023.
BACKGROUND:
In 2020, the General Assembly established Code f or a collaborative relationship
between parties for a system of uniform communications and operations of the
MARCUS Alert Program while also ensuring that individuals experiencing behavioral
health crisis are served by the behavioral health comprehensive c risis service system
when feasible.
DISCUSSION:
RCPD has actively participated with the development of the memorandum of
understanding and fully plans to participate in the protocols defined in the
memorandum.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the first reading and scheduling the second reading for
June 27, 2023.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER, TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING WITH BLUE RIDGE BEHAVIORAL
HEALTHCARE AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES
GOVERNING THE MARCUS ALERT PROGRAM FOR THE ROANOKE
VALLEY
WHEREAS, in 2020, the General Assembly established statutory requirements for
a collaborative system known as the “Marcus Alert” to guide the response of law
enforcement officers and other public safety employees when responding to calls for
service involving individuals experiencing behavioral health crises; and
WHEREAS, local law enforcement agencies and E911 centers in Botetourt
County, Craig County, City of Salem, City of Roanoke, Town of Vinton, and Roanoke
County have collaborated with Blue Ridge Behavioral Health care, the local community
services board, to establish protocols and procedures for responding to calls for service
for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis; and
WHEREAS, such collaboration is memorialized in a Memorandum of
Understanding signed by authorized representatives of all localities and agencies; and
WHEREAS, this collaboration among law enforcement, E911, and Blue Ridge
Behavioral Healthcare is designed to improve the health, welfare and safety of citizens;
and
WHEREAS, Section 15.2-1300 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended,
requires that inter-governmental agreements involving joint exercise of powers, privileges
or authority be accomplished by ordinance; the first reading of this ordinance was held on
June 13, 2023, and the second reading was held on June 27, 2023.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, that
1. The Memorandum of Understanding among Roanoke County, the Sheriff of
Craig County, the Sheriff of Botetourt County, the Town of Vinton, City of
Salem, City of Roanoke, and Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, and City of
Salem for the Marcus Alert Program be approved.
2. That the County Administrator, Deputy County Administrator or an Assistant
County Administrator, is authorized to execute such documents and take such
actions on behalf of the Board of Supervisors in this matter as are necessary
to accomplish the execution of this Agreement, all of which shall be approved
as to form by the County Attorney.
3. That this ordinance shall be effective on and from the date of its adoption.
MARCUS Alert Program MOU
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
GOVERNING THE MARCUS ALERT PROGRAM FOR THE ROANOKE VALLEY, VIRGINIA – CITY OF
ROANOKE, CITY OF SALEM, COUNTY OF CRAIG, COUNTY OF ROANOKE, COUNTY OF BOTETOURT,
TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA,
SERVICE AREA FOR BLUE RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
This Memorandum of Understanding Governing the MARCUS Alert Program for the Roanoke Valley,
Virginia – City of Roanoke, City of Salem, County of Craig, County of Roanoke, County of Botetourt,
Town of Vinton, Virginia, which is the Service Area for Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare
(“Agreement”), is made effective on the ____ day of ________________, 2023 (“Effective Date”), by
and between Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (“BRBH”), New River Valley Community Services
(“NRVCS”), Frontier Health (“FH”), Matthew T. Ward, in his official capacity as Sheriff of Botetourt
County (“BCSO”), Botetourt County (“Botetourt”), Roanoke County (“County”), J. Eric Orange, in his
official capacity as Sheriff of Roanoke County (“RCSO”), Roanoke City (“City”), Antonio D. Hash, in his
official capacity as Sheriff of Roanoke City (“RSO”), April M. Staton, in her official capacity as Sheriff
of Salem City (“SSO”), and Trevor Craddock, in his official capacity as Sheriff of Craig County (“CCSO”)
(collectively, “the Parties”).
This Agreement must be in effect before any Party may participate in the MARCUS Alert Program also
known as the Mental Health Awareness Response and Community Understanding Services Program
(hereinafter the “MARCUS Alert Program”).
TERMS
1. TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be effective as of the “Effective Date” noted above and shall remain in effect
through June 30, 2024. Thereafter, this Agreement shall automatically renew for additional one (1)
year periods (July 1 – June 30) until any party to this Agreement terminates it as set forth herein.
2. PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT
2.1. The Parties enter into this Agreement for the following purposes:
2.1.1. To outline a plan for collaborative relationship between the Parties for a system
of uniform communications and operation of the MARCUS Alert Program in
compliance with Virginia Code §§ 9.1-193 and 37.2-311.1 which includes
ensuring that individuals experiencing behavioral health crises are served by the
behavioral health comprehensive crisis service system when feasible as well as
reducing the likelihood of physical confrontation;
2.1.2. To establish procedures and responsibilities of the Parties in deploying and
operating a MARCUS Alert Program to assist persons experiencing behavioral
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health crisis in the CITY OF ROANOKE, CITY OF SALEM, COUNTY OF CRAIG,
COUNTY OF ROANOKE, COUNTY OF BOTETOURT, and the TOWN OF VINTON,
VIRGINIA (hereinafter, the “Service Area”); and
2.1.3. To establish a uniform system within the Service Area for prioritization and
response to behavioral health crisis incidents.
2.2. This Agreement shall not create a legal entity, create rights in third persons; nor create
any contractual obligations between Parties.
3. COMPONENTS OF AGREEMENT
3.1. This Agreement shall consist of:
This document, “Memorandum of Understanding”;
Attachment A, “MARCUS Alert Program Protocol”;
Attachment B, “PSAP Triage Protocol”; and
Attachment C, “4 Level Triage Response Protocol.”
3.2. Each of the Attachments identified above is hereby incorporated by reference as if fully
set forth herein.
4. DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply in this Agreement, including all Attachments.
Community Care Team means a team of mental health service providers, and may include
registered peer recovery specialists and law-enforcement officers as a team, with the mental health
service providers leading such team, to help stabilize individuals in crisis situations. Law
enforcement may provide backup support as needed to a community care team in accordance with
the protocols and best practices developed pursuant to § 9.1-193. In addition to serving as a co-
response unit, community care teams may, at the discretion of the employing locality, engage in
community mental health awareness and services.
Consumer means a person to whom services pursuant to this Agreement have been directed.
MARCUS Alert and Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Coordinator means the person appointed by BRBH
to serve as the coordinator of the Co-Response and the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) programs.
LE Officer means each law enforcement officer who will be responding with BRBH Clinical Staff for
purposes of the MARCUS Alert Program.
Co-Response Team means the LE Officer and BRBH Clinical staff assigned to respond to a specific call
for service pursuant to this Agreement.
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FH Call Center means the crisis call center operated by Frontier Health pursuant to their contract
with Planning District 1 (PD1) Community Services Board. The call center will receive transfer calls
for MARCUS Alert Level one and two triage levels from service area PSAPs
BRBH Access to Care Division Director means the person appointed by BRBH to serve as the Director
of the BRBH Access to Care Division.
Law Enforcement (LE) Agency means the law enforcement agency that employs the LE Officers who
are responding to a call for which this MOU governs.
Law Enforcement Partners means the locality or sheriff that is a a party to this Agreement.
Law enforcement support means law enforcement officers or officers dispatched to provide law
enforcement support to a Co-Response Team and/or Mobile Crisis Team.
Mobile crisis hub means the regional single point of coordination of communication and dispatch of
mobile crisis teams operated by NRVCS and funded by STEP-VA.
Mobile crisis team means a team of one or more qualified or licensed mental health professionals
that are dispatched by the Mobile Crisis hub to deliver services to individuals wherever they are
located within the service area. A law-enforcement officer shall not be a member of a mobile crisis
team, but law enforcement officers may provide back-up support as needed to a mobile crisis team.
Public safety answering point or PSAP means a call center where calls to 9-1-1 are answered and
appropriate response services dispatched.
PSAP Partners means the City of Roanoke PSAP, City of Salem PSAP, Roanoke County PSAP, Craig
County PSAP and Botetourt County PSAP.
5. PERSONNEL AND SUPERVISION
5.1. General.
5.1.1. The intention of the Parties is to comply with the Marcus-David Peters Act
(MARCUS Alert law). Services will be provided as staffing allows and the program
progresses. The daily schedule for the Co-Response team will be set by the
following positions or their designees: MARCUS Alert and CIT Coordinator, BRBH
Access to Care Division Director, and the LE Agency Sheriff, Chief of Police, or all,
as applicable.
5.1.2. Co-Response Teams should be available to provide services across the Service
Area during identified program hours. Alternative resources will be made
available during off hours.
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5.1.3. Each Party providing personnel in support of the MARCUS Alert Program agrees
to identify to the other Parties the staff member who shall be responsible to
serve as the primary point of contact for MARCUS Alert Program collaboration
and problem resolution as needed.
5.1.4. In the event MARCUS Alert Program dedicated staff are not available, BRBH or
the LE Agency, as applicable, will provide a trained substitute to fulfill the
responsibilities of the unavailable staff. In the event a trained substitute is not
available, BRBH or the LE Agency, as applicable, will notify the PSAP Partners and
implement standard off-hour procedures.
5.1.5. BRBH and the MARCUS Alert/CIT Coordinator may provide recommendations
and guidance to the LE Agency while the LE Officer(s) are actively responding to
a crisis situation and at the time of performance reviews.
5.2. Law Enforcement.
5.2.1. The respective LE Agency shall be responsible for supervision of the Law
Enforcement Officer(s) that it employs.
5.2.2. Each participating jurisdiction of protocol 3 will provide law enforcement officers
for the MARCUS Alert Program when available.
5.3. BRBH.
5.3.1. BRBH will provide licensed clinical staff to supervise the MARCUS Alert
Program’s overall operations and clinical staff.
5.3.2. BRBH will assign licensed (or license-eligible) clinicians to the MARCUS Alert
Program.
5.3.3. Additional trained BRBH clinicians will be available through telehealth access
and/or phone consultation if the primary team is dispatched on another call, or
if response/consultation is needed outside of standard operating hours.
5.4. Planning District 1 (“PD1”) and Frontier Health.
5.4.1. PD1 will provide for operation of a crisis call center by contract or otherwise for
operation of National Suicide Prevention Lines, Regional Crisis Call Lines and 9-8-
8 calls and coordination of dispatch of Mobile Crisis Teams.
5.4.2. FH Call Center will contact the Mobile Crisis Hub who will then dispatch Mobile
Crisis Teams for situations that do not require a law enforcement co-response,
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including additional HCS Mobile Crisis Teams under agreement with the Regional
Hub. Such dispatch will occur through the Regional Mobile Crisis Hub at NRVCS.
5.5. Personnel responsibilities of the Parties to this Agreement.
5.5.1. With the exception of Roanoke City, Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office, Roanoke
County, Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office and BRBH, this Agreement does not
require or prevent any Party to this Agreement from dedicating staff specifically
to the MARCUS Alert Program.
5.5.2. Except as specifically stated otherwise in this Agreement, each Party to this
Agreement is solely responsible for the hiring, evaluation, competency, and
overall compliance of its respective staff and supervisors who provide services
pursuant to this Agreement.
6. OFFICE SPACE, TRANSPORTATION, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
6.1. BRBH Clinical Staff.
6.1.1. BRBH will fund for all MARCUS Alert Program clinical staff office space and
related supplies, including cell phones, laptops, and additional mobile
communication and documentation resources (i.e. GPS-enabled iPads).
6.1.2. BRBH will fund the purchase of ballistic vests for all MARCUS Alert Program
clinical staff responding as part of the Co-Response Team, and the Law
Enforcement Partners will provide procurement assistance with such purchases.
6.1.3. The LE Agency will provide training for MARCUS Alert Program clinical staff on
how to use the radio communications equipment contained in the law
enforcement motor vehicles.
6.1.4. The LE Agency will assign portable radios, if available, for use by the MARCUS
Alert Program clinical staff for MARCUS Alert Program service and will provide
training for use of such radios. MARCUS Alert Program clinical staff’s use of the
portable radios will be limited to circumstances of immediate emergency.
6.1.5. PSAP Partners will assign a unique radio identifier to each of the BRBH Clinical
Staff assigned to the Co-Response Team to aid in Co-Response Team
communications.
6.2. Law Enforcement.
6.2.1. Va. Code § 9.1-193(D) encourages law enforcement to consider the impact on
persons in crisis that results from the presence of an officer in uniform or a
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marked vehicle at a response and mandates mitigation of such impact “when
feasible” through the use of plain clothes and unmarked vehicles.
6.2.2. The LE Agency will determine appropriate uniforms for its LE Officers and
whether the LE Officers will be assigned marked or unmarked vehicles, taking
into consideration the mandate noted above.
6.2.3. BRBH will reimburse the LE Agency the expense of purchasing soft uniforms for
the LE Officers, if such uniforms are purchased for purposes of services to be
provided pursuant to this Agreement.
6.2.4. The LE Agency for each of the LE Officers will fund provision of a motor vehicle,
all required equipment, training and (re)certification expenses associated with
their duties with the MARCUS Alert Program.
6.3. PSAP Partners and Frontier Health are each responsible to fund and provide the office
space, equipment, transportation, and supplies needed to perform their required
functions.
7. CONFIDENTIALITY AND SHARING OF INFORMATION
7.1. All personnel assigned to the MARCUS Alert Program shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in the performance of this
agreement. Any information shared by BRBH will be in compliance with Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Title 42 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (42 C.F.R. §§ 2.1-2556 ), including information that may be shared during
emergency situations in accordance with 45 C.F.R. § 164.512, as amended.
7.2. Specifically, the mental health history of a Consumer is will be accessed only by BRBH
clinical staff and is made available to law enforcement only as needed during critical
incidents.
7.3. BRBH clinical staff may disclose protected mental health information to other
specialized units with designated law enforcement partners identified herein in the
following circumstances:
7.3.1. In response to a court order or court-ordered warrant, or a subpoena or
summons issued by a judicial officer8.3.2. If BRBH clinical staff believes that the
Consumer presents a serious and imminent danger of violence to themselves or
another person.
7.4. BRBH clinical staff will not disclose or disseminate any confidential criminal justice
information to unauthorized individuals, includes, but is not limited to:
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7.4.1. Information from the Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN), National
Crime Information Center (NCIC) or the Report Management System (RMS) and
7.4.2. Information in reference to active investigations, or that may reveal investigative
techniques learned as a result of their duty assigned to the MARCUS Alert
Program.
8. CALL AND RESPONSE PROTOCOL
All parties will conform to the protocol established by the Attachments.
9. TRAINING
The following training requirements shall apply when the statewide curriculum for such programs
is finalized.
9.1. Training of MARCUS Alert Program personnel shall be aligned with requirements of both
the DBHDS and Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
9.2. The LE Officers will receive forty (40) hour basic Crisis Intervention Team (CIT),
Advanced MARCUS Alert Program Training and any additional training identified for law
enforcement by DCJS, as available and as staffing allows.
9.3. PSAP dispatchers will be prioritized for a dispatcher-specific version of CIT training and
will complete training on behavioral health screenings and protocol.
9.4. FH Call Center staff will complete all DBHDS required trainings regarding warmline
operations, call triage, and data platform requirements.
9.5. NRVCS (Mobile Crisis Hub and REACH) providers and BRBH clinical staff will complete
DBHDS required mobile crisis trainings.
9.6. It is also the preference of BRBH and recommendation of the local stakeholders that
BRBH Co-Response Team clinical staff receive an abbreviated police operations training
through the law enforcement agency.
9.7. Basic information regarding Mobile Crisis Teams, Co-Response overview, and MARCUS
Alert will be provided to all law enforcement and PSAP partners via Basic Academy
protocol or through scheduled trainings and roll calls to ensure all officers have a basic
comprehension of responses and operations.
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10. DATA AND REPORTING
Each Party to this Agreement will make best efforts to comply with the following:
10.1. Quarterly and annual data reporting obligations and program outcomes as such are
established by state, regional, and local levels for the MARCUS Alert Program.
11. ANNUAL PROGRAM EVALUATION
11.1. The DBHDS and the DCJS will identify required data elements and formatting that will be
configured into evaluation standards for PSAP, FH Call Center, Mobile Crisis Team, Co-
Response Teams, and law enforcement agencies.
11.2. The Mobile Crisis Hub for the region will be responsible for monitoring the standards
and outcomes data for any local mobile crisis contract providers established within the
region per individual agreements indicating those term requirements.
11.3. The Mobile Crisis Hub and the FH Call Center are each responsible for data and
outcomes provision to DBHDS.
11.4. PSAPs, law enforcement agency parties, the FH Call Center, and the Co-Response Teams
are responsible to report, using best available data, the data and outcomes for the
parties to this agreement to DBHDS and DCJS as part of the annual MARCUS Alert
Program statutory obligations, and also to the local stakeholder groups for situational
reviews. Quarterly and annual data and outcomes reviews related to individual
community values and goals established during stakeholder workgroups shall also be
compiled and available for review.
12. REVISIONS AND TERMINATIONS
12.1. The terms of this Agreement may be amended only upon written agreement signed on
behalf of all Parties by their duly authorized representative.
12.2. Amendments become effective upon the date such written amendment agreement has
been signed on behalf of all parties or as otherwise specified in such written
amendment agreement.
12.3. Any Party may terminate this Agreement upon ninety (90) days advance written notice
to the other Parties.
13. INSURANCE
13.1. Each party shall maintain the following insurances or self-insurance, where appropriate:
13.1.1. Workers Compensation coverage as required by law.
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13.1.2. Comprehensive general liability insurance covering each Party, its
subcontractors, agents, and any person providing services hereunder in such
minimum amounts as are acceptable to each Party.
13.1.3. Professional liability insurance, on a per occurrence basis or its equivalent in
amounts as are acceptable to each Party.
13.2. Insurance coverage may be obtained from commercial insurance carriers deemed
acceptable by the Parties or it may be deemed satisfied by the showing of other
financial responsibility satisfactory to the Parties including: 1) Evidence or statutory
limitation on financial liability applicable to the Parties, their employees, and agents; or
2) Evidence of establishment of actuarially sound self-insurance programs.
14. LIABILITY
Each Party remains liable solely for the acts and omissions of its officers, employees, agents and
representatives and shall also be responsible for any compensation or benefits owed or accruing
solely to its officers, employees, agents or representatives.
15. NO WAIVER OF IMMUNITY
No Party waives or relinquishes any immunity or defense on behalf of itself, trustees, officers,
employees (paid or volunteer), and agents as a result of the execution of this Agreement or as a
result of the performance of the functions or obligations described herein.
16. AUTHORIZATION OF AGREEMENT
Each Party represents to the other Parties that the execution of the Agreement has been duly
authorized and that this Agreement constitutes a valid and enforceable obligation of each Party
according to its terms.
17. NO WAIVER
No Waiver of a breach of any provision of this Agreement shall be construed to be a waiver of any
breach of any other provision. No delay in acting with regard to any breach of any provision shall be
construed to be a waiver of such breach.
18. FUNDING
Reimbursement for services, functions, or personnel identified herein is contingent upon available
funding. In the absence of available funding, no party is liable for incurred expenses for continued
operation of the program, if so chosen.
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19. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement shall not become effective unless and until executed by duly authorized
representatives of all identified Parties, and once so signed, it shall be effective as of the date first
noted above.
20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This instrument contains the entire Agreement between the Parties relating to the rights granted
and the obligations assumed. Any oral representations or modifications concerning this Agreement
are of no force or effect unless in writing and signed by the Parties.
21. COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE
This Contract may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of
which shall constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile signatures or signed copies sent by
portable document format (PDF) shall be deemed originals.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument has been executed by duly authorized representatives of
the Parties as indicated by signatures below.
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare New River Valley Community Services
Signature: ____________________________ Signature: ____________________________
By: __________________________________ By: __________________________________
Title: Executive Director Title: ________________________________
Planning District I Behavioral Health Services Frontier Health (Crisis Call Center)
Signature: ____________________________ Signature: ____________________________
By: __________________________________ By: __________________________________
Title: _________________________________ Title: ________________________________
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City of Roanoke Approved as to Form
Signature: ____________________________ Signature: ____________________________
By: Robert S. Crowell, Jr. By: __________________________________
Title: City Manager Title: City Attorney
Sheriff, City of Roanoke, in his official capacity
Signature: ____________________________
By: Antonio D. Hash
Title: Sheriff
County of Roanoke Approved as to Form
Signature: ____________________________ Signature: ____________________________
By: Richard L. Caywood, P.E. By: __________________________________
Title: County Administrator Title: County Attorney
Sheriff, County of Roanoke, in his official capacity
Signature: ____________________________
By: J. Eric Orange
Title: Sheriff
Town of Vinton Approved as to Form
Signature: ____________________________ Signature: ____________________________
By: Richard Peters By: __________________________________
Title: Town Manager Title: County Attorney
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City of Salem Approved as to Form
Signature: ____________________________ Signature: ____________________________
By: James E. Taliaferro, II By: __________________________________
Title: City Manager Title: County Attorney
Sheriff, City of Salem, in her official capacity
Signature: ____________________________
By: April M. Staton
Title: Sheriff
County of Botetourt Approved as to Form
Signature: ____________________________ Signature: ____________________________
By: Gary Larrowe By: __________________________________
Title: County Administrator Title: County Attorney
Sheriff, County of Botetourt, in his official capacity
Signature: ____________________________
By: Matthew T. Ward
Title: Sheriff
County of Craig Approved as to Form
Signature: ____________________________ Signature: ____________________________
By: Robert R. “Dan” Collins By: __________________________________
Title: County Administrator Title: County Attorney
Sheriff, County of Craig, in his official capacity
Signature: ____________________________
By: Trevor Craddock
Title: Sheriff
ATTACHMENT A: MARCUS Alert Program Protocol
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
GOVERNING THE MARCUS ALERT CO-RESPONSE PROGRAM FOR THE ROANOKE VALLEY, VIRGINIA
– CITY OF ROANOKE. CITY OF SALEM, COUNTY OF CRAIG, COUNTY OF ROANOKE, COUNTY OF
BOTETOURT, TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA
SERVICE AREA FOR BLUE RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
ATTACHMENT A: MARCUS Alert Program Protocol
PURPOSE
The purpose of this protocol is to establish uniform operations for response by all involved Parties
to a crisis call managed pursuant to the Agreement. Only situations that require consumer crisis
triage should be filtered through the protocol outlined herein for the following:
1. Communications
2. Dispatching of teams
3. Law Enforcement
4. Clinical Staff
Mobile Crisis Teams and Co-Response Teams will be dispatched in accordance with the triage
protocol described in Attachments B and C.
Administrative processing of crisis-related communications should be performed through New River
Valley Community Services (NRVCS), Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH), or Frontier Health
(FH) using the emergency contact number identified for the applicable entity.
1. COMMUNICATIONS
1.1. Calls triaged by PSAP or FH Call Center as Level One and Two will be transferred to
or kept by the FH Call Center to establish response dispositions.
1.2. Calls triaged as Level Three and Four will be transferred to or kept by the PSAP to
establish response dispositions.
2. DISPATCHING OF TEAMS
2.1. Dispatch of Mobile Crisis Teams – Triage Level 2
2.1.1. Parties may call the FH Call Center directly or through the PSAP. FH Call Center will
manage calls as prescribed by the triage levels described in Attachments B and C.
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2.1.2. For Triage Level Two incidents, the FH Call Center will request dispatch of a Mobile
Crisis Team based upon the guidelines established in the Memorandum of
Understanding between the Mobile Crisis Hub and locally contracted providers,
including BRBH.
2.1.3. If the FH Call Center determines a Mobile Crisis Team should be dispatched, the FH
Call Center will notify the Mobile Crisis Hub (or designee) by telephone.
2.1.4. Upon dispatching a Mobile Crisis Team, the Mobile Crisis Hub will notify the FH Call
Center of such. The Mobile Crisis Hub will notify the respective PSAP that a Mobile
Crisis Team has been dispatched. PSAPs will share any relevant safety warnings
and/or restrictions or voluntary registration information accessible within the PSAP
system.
2.1.5. The PSAP will track the Mobile Crisis Team according to its standard protocol. It will
be the responsibility of the Mobile Crisis Team to notify the FH Call Center and the
respective PSAP when their assignment is completed and advise disposition. The
PSAP does not need to track data in this instance.
2.1.6. The Mobile Crisis Hub will routinely notify appropriate PSAP of all FH Call Center-
dispatched Mobile Crisis Teams for location and estimated time of arrival (ETA).
2.1.7. If a Mobile Crisis Team is on scene and requires law enforcement support, the
Mobile Crisis Team will withdraw to a safe location if necessary and call 911. PSAP
will dispatch law enforcement support to respond per department policy.
2.1.8. During the response, if either the FH Call Center or PSAP become aware of a change
in circumstance requiring law enforcement support, the entities will communicate
such between them. The call will be re-classified as necessary. The FH Call Center
will notify the Mobile Crisis Team, which will stage until scene is secured.
2.2. Dispatch of Co-Responder Team – Triage Levels 3 and 4
2.2.1. For Triage Levels 3 and 4, PSAP Partners will request dispatch of a Co-Response
Team, as appropriate.
2.2.2. PSAP Partners will contact the Co-Response Teams per department protocol. Each
department’s PSAP will serve as the primary PSAP for dispatching of Co-Response
Teams within their jurisdiction.
2.2.3. In addition to responding to requests from the PSAP Partners, the Co-Response
Team will respond to requests from field units or an incident commander on scene
when assistance is needed in handling a person experiencing a behavioral health
crisis if a Co-Response Team is available. Such calls can be routed through the
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appropriate PSAP. In some Level Four situations where the Co-Response Team is
requested, services provided may include (i) minimal intervention with consumers
experiencing the behavioral health crisis until the scene is de-escalated to a Level
Three scenario, (ii) consultation with law enforcement providing on-scene
interventions, or (iii) provision of known history of the individual to ensure safety
and a treatment-before-tragedy approach for all involved.
2.2.4. PSAP Partners also can contact the Co-Response Teams directly for incidents
originally triaged as Level One or Two for which PSAP receives notice from the
Mobile Crisis Unit or law enforcement of escalation to a Level Three or Four
incident.
2.3. Dispatch of Law Enforcement Support
2.3.1. At any point, should a Mobile Crisis Team or Co-Response Team encounter the need
for law enforcement support while in the field, they should do so by directly
contacting PSAP for assistance to be dispatched. Calls for assistance can be by phone
or radio.
2.3.2. Whenever possible the PSAP will dispatch a CIT-trained officer as part of the law
enforcement support. Law enforcement support will serve to provide additional
protection for all parties involved.
2.3.3. The Co-Response Clinician will complete any paperwork necessary for Co-Response
Program Data Collection purposes. Any additional reporting/documentation by
officers serving in a law enforcement capacity will follow their respective
department protocols as well as any Co-Response Program data collection
requirements as required by the state.
3. LAW ENFORCEMENT
3.1 Each jurisdiction provides law enforcement officers for the co-response team.
3.2. If a Consumer in crisis agrees to a voluntary assessment, the LE Officer, in
consultation with the BRBH clinical staff, may provide transport to the Crisis
Intervention Team Assessment Center or hospital, when available.
3.3. The LE Officer may provide transportation for BRBH clinical staff to and from the
location to which the Co-Response Team is dispatched for response to a mental
health crisis event, or the BRBH clinical staff may transport themselves to an agreed
upon meeting place to respond with the LE Officer.
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3.4. Safety
3.4.1. In accordance with established law enforcement standards and procedures,
the LE Officer and any law enforcement support officers will make best
efforts to provide a safe environment for person(s) involved in a response
pursuant to this Agreement. The law enforcement support officers in
consultation with the LE Officer will serve as the lead in:
• Reviewing of the on-site location for potential hazards,
• Consumer negotiations,
• Assist with on-site safety, and
• Establishment of and sharing the safety plan for BRBH personnel.
3.4.2. If either the Co-Response Team or law enforcement support determines that
the incident is an incident that poses a grave danger to personal safety, law
enforcement support will secure the site before initiation of services by the
Co-Response Team. In the event that this would occur, the responding law
enforcement officer(s) may respond separately from any clinician on the
team due to the active safety threat at the scene.
3.5. Arrests and Criminal Charges
3.5.1. Law enforcement support, may consult with the Co-Response Team to
determine whether circumstances warrant arrest and criminal charges in
lieu of behavioral health services.
4. CLINICAL STAFF
4.1. Provision of Behavioral Health Services.
The designated Co-Response Team will provide initial triage and establish the plan
for appropriate follow-up for the Consumer.
4.2. Co-Response Program services to be provided by BRBH Clinical Staff will include
assessment, crisis intervention, de-escalation, needs and resource identification,
referral and support to Consumers and families, as well as support and consultation
with law enforcement.
4.3. Safety
4.3.1. BRBH Clinical Staff will follow directions given by the LE Officer and law
enforcement support officers in any matter related to safety and securing
the site including, but not limited to:
• Wearing protective gear,
• Vacating the site,
• Ceasing Consumer interaction,
• Following all instructions by LE Officer and Law Enforcement
Support officers, and
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• Discontinuation of Co-Response Program incident response.
4.3.2. While in active Co-Response Program incident response, all participating
BRBH staff and the Co-Response Officer shall wear their respective agency-
provided ballistic vest and any and all protective gear required by the law
enforcement support.
4.4. Arrests and Criminal Charges
The BRBH Clinical Staff will defer to the LE Officer and law enforcement support officers
when it is determined that criminal charges are necessary in lieu of behavioral health
services and shall not interfere with any criminal investigation at the scene.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
GOVERNING THE MARCUS ALERT CO-RESPONSE PROGRAM FOR THE ROANOKE VALLEY, VIRGINIA – CITY OF
ROANOKE. CITY OF SALEM, COUNTY OF CRAIG, COUNTY OF ROANOKE, COUNTY OF BOTETOURT, TOWN OF
VINTON, VIRGINIA
SERVICE AREA FOR BLUE RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
ATTACHMENT B: PSAP Triage Protocol
Administrative processes, such as notifications of ECO issuance, or local partner outreach for emergency
consultation/evaluations, will continue to be referred to the local CSB Emergency Services Department
(current practice), and not transferred to The Crisis Call Center. (Local partners include medical providers,
hospitals, jails, or other CSBs.)
Transient symptoms such as interpersonal conflict, anger, distress, frustrations with others, agitat ion, and
confusion are common presentations handled by PSAPs and Crisis Call Centers on a routine basis. Those
elements will not be primary indicators of how any given call will be triaged, but will instead be noted and
considered for final disposition as the PSAP/Call Center seek to determine the underlying issue present and in
need of response.
TRIAGE LEVEL 1
(INCIDENTS APPROPRIATE FOR CRISIS CALL CENTER PHONE INTERVENTION, IF CALLER AGREES)
9-1-1 to remain on the line until Crisis Call Center transfer confirmed
Examples may include (but not limited to):
• Individuals experiencing a non-life-threatening mental health crisis.
• Individuals who have expressed a desire not to live or has passive desires to harm oneself with no
plan/means or opportunity to carry out. Individual is NOT actively attempting suicide or physically
violent toward themselves or others.
• Individual has no homicidal thoughts, intent, or behavior
• Individual may have suicidal thoughts but no plan and/or means
• Internal conflicts, expressions of anger, or disturbances with a mental health component and there is
no threat, means, or opportunity of violence.
• Individuals who are confused, agitated, or expressing anger in general, not necessarily towards
someone else.
• Parents requesting law enforcement due to a child having non-violent behavioral issues, regardless of
whether the child has a known mental health diagnosis. Parents are given option to warm transfer to
988.
• Needs for listening, supports, and provision of referrals and information for resources.
• Third party calls (known or unknown to the consumer) concerning the welfare of someone present
with them who has a potential non-violent mental health history, or who may be suffering a non-
violent mental health crisis.
Co-Response Program MOU – Attachment B – PSAP Triage Protocol
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TRIAGE LEVEL 2
(INCIDENTS THAT MAY BE APPROPRIATE FOR A MOBILE CRISIS TEAM RESPONSE, IF CALLER AGREES)
9-1-1 to remain on the line until Crisis Call Center transfer is confirmed
Examples may include (but not limited to):
• Distressed, angry, agitated individuals with imminent need for in-person behavioral health support.
• Calls requesting law enforcement response due to a person experiencing a psychosis or altered mental
state and are NOT physically violent towards themselves or others.
• No homicidal thoughts, intent, or behavior.
• Suicidal thoughts with no intent, plan or means/opportunity to carry out.
• Minor self-injurious behavior requiring no immediate medical intervention (an example would be
someone not eating or taking their medicines, or lack of self-care). This does not include physical self-
injury.
• Substance use without aggression requiring no immediate medical intervention
• Third party calls (known or unknown to the consumer) concerning the welfare of someone present
with them who has a potential non-violent mental health history, or who may be suffering a non-
violent mental health crisis.
TRIAGE LEVEL 3
(INCIDENTS REQUIRING LAW ENFORCEMENT/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES RESPONSE AND CO-RESPONSE
UNIT WHEN AVAILABLE AND APPROPRIATE.)
Examples may include (but not limited to):
• Active aggression/combativeness
• Active psychosis
• Homicidal thoughts with no active behavior or intent or access to means
• Active self-injurious behavior with concerns for medical risks (i.e., Self-cutting)
• Suicidal thoughts with a specified plan (unknown access to means)
• Low level acts of violence that do not pose a risk of injury to s elf or others, i.e. a child throwing objects
at someone else, or mild pushing of another
• ECO if available and requested by LE
TRIAGE LEVEL 4
(LAW ENFORCEMENT/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES/FIRE RESPONSE ONLY. CONTACT 9-1-1 FOR A CO-
RESPONSE UNIT AT THE REQUEST OF AN INCIDENT COMMANDER OR OFFICER ON SCENE)
Examples may include (but not limited to):
• DIRECT IMMEDIATE THREAT TO LIFE
• Active suicide attempt where injuries have already occurred or a situation where suicide is imminent
(when intent, plan, and means to commit are present)
• Actively assaultive, violent towards others, or themselves, with the ability to cause significant harm.
• Homicidal/suicidal threats/intent and a weapon is present or easily accessible
• Substance impairment with physical aggression or severe psychiatric instability
• ECO WITH IMMEDIATE SECURITY THREAT
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. G.3
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPE RVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance authorizing an Agreement with the City of
Roanoke to authorize the City of Roanoke to act as the
Erosion and Sediment Control Authority and Stormwater
Management Program Authority for the Glade Creek Stream
Restoration Project
SUBMITTED BY: Tarek Moneir
Director of Development Services
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
An ordinance is needed to authorize the execution of an Agreement with the City of
Roanoke to authorize the City of Roanoke to act as the Erosion and Sediment Control
Authority and the Stormwater Management Program Authority for the City of Roanoke’s
project - Glade Creek Stream Restoration, located in the City of Roanoke and in the
Town of Vinton.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Roanoke intends to construct a stream restoration project on Glade Cre ek,
which forms the border between the City of Roanoke and the Town of Vinton. This
project will address excessive stream erosion that is occurring in this area.
This project will extend along Glade Creek, approximately 500 feet upstream of Gus
Nicks Boulevard to approximately 1,500 feet downstream of Gus Nicks Boulevard (see
attached Exhibit A). This project will require an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit
and a Virginia Stormwater Management Program permit for the land disturbance both
within the City of Roanoke and the Town of Vinton. The Development Services
Department of County of Roanoke is the local permitting program for Erosion and
Sediment Control and the Virginia Stormwater Management Program within the Town of
Vinton.
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Construction is anticipated to occur in the winter of 2023. An easement will also be
required from Roanoke County for work that is intended to occur on property owned by
the County (Former Roanoke County Career Center). A separate board action will be
submitted for this easement at a later date, as soon as the appropriate easement
documents are received from the City of Roanoke. Action is requested on this
Agreement at this time, to allow the City to proceed with permitting activities.
DISCUSSION:
An Erosion and Sediment Control Permit and a Stormwater Discharge Permit must be
obtained prior to engaging in land disturbing activities. It is in the best interest of both
localities (City and County), if only one locality permits the work to avoid the need for
multiple Erosion and Sediment Control and Virginia Stormwater Management Program
permits. Because more than fifty (50) percent of the regulated disturbed land lies within
the City of Roanoke, they may act as the sole local permitting authority, if a written
agreement is executed by the County of Roanoke. Staff has consulted with Town of
Vinton staff, who have confirmed that the Town of Vinton has no objections to the
County of Roanoke delegating permit authority for this project to the City of Roanoke.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the attached first reading of
this ordinance and schedule June 27, 2023, for the second reading and approval of this
ordinance.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
ROANOKE TO ACT AS EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
AUTHORITY AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
AUTHORITY FOR THE GLADE CREEK STREAM RESTORATION
PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke is undertaking a stream restoration project on
Glade Creek, which passes through both the City and the Vinton Magisterial District in
the County; and
WHEREAS the stream restoration project will occur in the City of Roanoke and in
the Town of Vinton; and
WHEREAS, the land disturbance activities will be necessary to effectuate the
project; and
WHEREAS, an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit and Stormwater Discharge
Permit must be obtained prior to engaging in land -disturbing activities; and
WHEREAS, the parties agree that since more than fifty percent of the land -
disturbance activities will occur in the City, the City may act as the sole permitting authority
for erosion and sediment control and stormwater discharge control, and the County is
willing to delegate this authority to the City; and
WHEREAS, the parties have prepared a written agreement to memorialize the
terms and conditions for such delegation of authority with regard to this Glade Creek
stream restoration project; and
WHEREAS, Section 15.2-1300 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended,
requires that inter-governmental agreements involving joint exercise of powers, privileges
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or authority be accomplished by ordinance; the first reading of this ordinance was held on
June 13, 2023, and the second reading was held on June 27, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the agreement between the County and the City of Roanoke with
regard to delegation of erosion and sediment control and stormwater discharge control,
as set forth in the above preliminary recitals, is hereby authorized and approved.
2. That the County Administrator, Deputy County Administrator or Assistant
County Administrator is authorized to execute the agreement and other related
documents on behalf of the County, and to take all such further action as any of them
may deem necessary or desirable in connection with this project. The form of the
agreement and any other such documents shall be approved as to form by the County
Attorney.
3. That this ordinance shall be effective from and after the date of its adoption.
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AGREEMENT TO ADMINISTER THE EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL AND
VIRGINIA STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS FOR THE GLADE CREEK
STREAM RESTORATION PROJECT
This AGREEMENT is entered into this ________ day of ______________ 2023, by and
between the COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA (the “County”), and the CITY OF
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA (the “City”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City is working to construct a stream restoration project in Glade Creek
that extends along the creek approximately 1,320 feet downstream, and 1,720 feet upstream, of
the Gus Nicks Boulevard Bridge; as indicated on Plans titled “Glade Creek Stream Restoration
Plans”, prepared by Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (referred to hereafter as the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Project will disturb land in both the City and the Town of Vinton, a
municipal corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia which lies within the boundaries
of Roanoke County, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, before engaging in land-disturbing activities, the following permits must be
obtained pursuant to Section 62.1-44.15:55 of the Code of Virginia:
1. A erosion and sediment control permit must be obtained from local Virginia Erosion
and Sediment Control Program (“VESCP”) authority; and
2. A stormwater discharge permit must be obtained from the local Virginia Stormwater
Management Program (“VSMP”); and
WHEREAS, the County is the VESCP and VSMP Authority for the Town of Vinton and
the City is the VESCP and VSMP Authority for the City of Roanoke; and
WHEREAS, more than fifty percent (50%) of the regulated land-disturbing activity will
occur within the City; and
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WHEREAS, it would be in the best interests of the Project and of each locality, if only
one erosion and sediment control permit, and one Virginia Stormwater Management Program
(VSMP) permit were issued to the Project; rather than one permit for each locality (County and
City); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 62.1-44.15:55 of the Code of Virginia, projects that
disturb land in two jurisdictions may receive a single erosion and sediment control permit. The
permit may be issued for the entire project by the jurisdiction where more than fifty percent
(50%) of the regulated land-disturbing activity will occur, upon the condition that there be a
suitable written agreement between the two jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has consulted with the local representative for Virginia
Department of Environment Quality (“DEQ”), pursuant to Section 62.1-44.15:32 of the Code of
Virginia, and has been advised that a single stormwater discharge permit may be issued for the
entire project; and
WHEREAS, the City understands and accepts full responsibility as the VSMP authority
for the project, and all the aspects that entails. All parties were made aware of the City’s sole
responsibility to act as the project’s VSMP authority for local plan and permitting approval; and
WHEREAS, the parties have agreed that the City should be the sole Local Authority to
administer the Virginia erosion and sediment control and Virginia Stormwater Management
Programs for the entire Project; for the disturbed areas in the Town of Vinton as well as in the
City.
THE PARTIES THEREFORE AGREE as follows:
1. The City shall serve as the Local Authority for the Virginia erosion and sediment
control program and the Virginia Stormwater Management program. In this
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capacity, The City shall have all of the responsibilities and rights to review and
approve plans, issue permits, access sites to perform inspections, issue notices of
corrective action, perform other enforcement actions as needed, close permits, and
take any other actions, as appropriate, to administer the Virginia erosion and
sediment control program and the Virginia Stormwater Management program.
2. The County recognizes the City’s authority as the Local Authority for the Virginia
erosion and sediment control program and the Virginia Stormwater Management
program. If the County has any regulatory concerns while the erosion and
sediment control and Virginia Stormwater Management Program Permits, issued
by the City, are active, the County will provide them in writing to the City for
their consideration and action.
3. This agreement may be terminated as follows:
a. If the County desires to terminate this agreement, the County shall give the
City ninety (90) days’ written notice (recognizing that the City would need
this time in order to secure the appropriate permits from the County to
continue construction of the Project).
b. If the City desires to terminate this agreement, the City shall give the County a
minimum of thirty (30) days’ written notice.
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WITNESS the following signatures and seals:
CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
By____________________________________
Title___________________________________
State of Virginia
County/City of , to-wit:
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
_______________ 2023, by ______________________, on behalf of the City of Roanoke.
_______________________________________
Notary Public
My commission expires: _______________
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
By____________________________________
Richard L. Caywood, County Administrator
State of Virginia
County of Roanoke, to-wit:
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ________ day of
______________ 2023, by Richard L. Caywood, County Administrator, on behalf of the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County.
_______________________________________
Notary Public
My commission expires: _______________
Approved as to form:
_______________________________
Office of the County Attorney
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. G.4
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPE RVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution requesting the Commonwealth Transportation
Board name the Diuguids Lane (Route 639) bridge over the
Roanoke River as the "USN AWS1 James P. Buriak
Memorial Bridge", to erect signage and to designate funds in
the amount of $2,500 from Board Contingency, Catawba
Magisterial District
SUBMITTED BY: Megan G. Cronise
Assistant Director of Planning
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
A resolution is needed to request renaming of the Diuguids Lane (Route 639) bridge
over the Roanoke River in memory of James P. "Jimm y" Buriak.
BACKGROUND:
Earlier this year Delegate McNamara's office conveyed a constituent's request to
rename the Diuguids Lane bridge over the Roanoke River in memory of AWS1 James
P. Buriak, United States Navy.
Naval Aircrewman Rescue Swimmer (AWS) Buriak was a Roanoke Valley resident and
a Roanoke College alumnus. He passed away when his helicopter crashed off the coast
of San Diego, California, on August 31, 2021.
DISCUSSION:
The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) allows naming of bridges, highways
and interchanges at the request of a locality. The locality must fund the costs of
fabricating, installing and maintaining the recognition signs.
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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Salem Residency proposed the
memorial sign wording which was agreed to by family members. VDOT also identified
appropriate locations for the proposed signs on both ends of the west side of the
Diuguids Lane bridge to minimize sight distance impacts for turning drivers.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Sign fabrication and installation is estimated to cost $2,500. VDOT anticipates sign
maintenance costs to be minimal. Funds are available in the Board Contingency
account.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution and dedication of funding from the Board
Contingency account to fabricate, install and maintain the memorial signs.
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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, JUNE 13, 2023
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE COMMONWEALTH
TRANSPORTATION BOARD NAME THE DIUGUIDS LANE (ROUTE 639)
BRIDGE OVER THE ROANOKE RIVER AS THE “USN AWS1 J AMES P.
BURIAK MEMORIAL BRIDGE,” TO ERECT SIGNAGE AND TO
DESIGNATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500 FROM BOARD
CONTINGENCY, CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, has
received a request from Delegate Joseph McNamara to name the recently
rehabilitated Diuguids Lane (Route 639) bridge over the Roanoke River in memory
of Aircrewman Rescue Swimmer (AWS1) James P. Buriak, United States Navy; and
WHEREAS, AWS1 Buriak was a Roanoke Valley resident, a Roanoke College
alumnus and he passed away when his helicopter crashed off the coast of San Diego,
California, on August 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, under Section 33.2-213 of the Code of Virginia, the Commonwealth
Transportation Board (CTB) allows naming of bridges, highways and interchanges at the
request of a locality when the locality commits to the costs of fabricating, installing and
maintaining the signs; and
WHEREAS, the sign size, location, color, font and other display details shall be
determined by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the CTB and VDOT are hereby requested to name the Diuguids Lane
(Route 639) bridge over the Roanoke River in memory of AWS1 James P. Buriak, United
States Navy, and to erect signage in the public right-of-way of Route 639 in Roanoke
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County.
2. That the memorial signs shall conform to all applicable design standards as
designated by VDOT.
3. That Roanoke County shall pay all costs for the fabrication and installation
of signs to name the bridge, which costs shall not exceed $2,500.
4. That the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes the
expenditure of an amount not to exceed $2,500 from the Board Contingency account for
fabrication, installation and maintenance of the memorial signs.
Capital
Unappropriated % of Board Expenditure
Balance Revenues Contingency Contingency Reserves
Audited balance as of June 30, 2022 24,124,662$ ‐$ 502,597$ 7,923,936$
Addition of 2021‐22 operations and close out of completed projects 35,604
Acceptance of FEMA monies for ambulances and fire arms(Ordinance 02283‐4)216,832
Approved Sources:
Appropriated from 2022‐23 budget (Ordinance 051022‐4) 2,093,025 50,000 43,605
Allocated from year end designations ‐ December 13, 2022 7,547,689
Approved Uses:
Appropriated for 2022‐23 budget (Ordinance 051022‐5)(3,225,059)
Appropriated for purchase of 56 acres at Read Mountain Preserve (Ordinance 101122‐1)(75,000)
Appropriated for ambulances and fire arms (Ordinance 022823‐4)(613,339)
Balance at June 13, 2023 26,217,687$ 12.0% 50,000$ 546,202$ 11,810,663$
County of Roanoke
Unappropriated Balance, Board Contingency, and Capital Reserves
Fiscal Year 2022‐2023
General Government
Changes in outstanding debt for the fiscal year to date were as follows:
Audited
Outstanding Outstanding
June 30, 2022 Additions Deletions June 13, 2023
VPSA School Bonds 85,873,052$ -$ 8,043,501$ 77,829,551$
Lease Revenue Bonds 73,900,000 12,660,000 3,800,000 82,760,000
Subtotal 159,773,052 12,660,000 11,843,501 160,589,551
Premiums 12,384,805 812,376 - 13,197,181
172,157,857$ 13,472,376$ 11,843,501$ 173,786,732$
Submitted By Laurie L. Gearheart
Director of Finance and Management Services
Approved By Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ACTION NO.___________________
ITEM NUMBER_______________
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER.
: June 13, 2023
: Statement of the Treasurer's Accountability per Investment and Portfolio Policy, as of
30-Apr-23
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
CASH INVESTMENT:
TRUIST CONCENTRATION 4,118,683.03 4,118,683.03
GOVERNMENT:
TRUIST CONTRA (964,055.00)
TRUIST 48,500,138.13
TRUIST ROA CONTRA (15,960.00)
TRUIST ROA 1,000,000.00 48,520,123.13
LOCAL GOV'T INVESTMENT POOL:
GENERAL OPERATION 17,556,082.07
ROCO EMA PORTFOLIO 1,018,549.91
ROCO EMA PORTFOLIO CONTRA 5,161.48 18,579,793.46
MONEY MARKET:
ATLANTIC UNION BANK 4,577,209.31
HOMETRUST BANK 4,087,263.78
TRUIST 6,673,808.16
TRUIST ROA 4,404,951.14
19,743,232.39
PUBLIC FUNDS:
BANK OF BOTETOURT 2,040,405.57
2,040,405.57
TOTAL 93,002,237.58
06-13-2023
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. K.1
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPE RVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
AGENDA ITEM: Joint work session with the Roanoke County Economic
Development Authority (EDA) and the Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors to discuss Economic Development on
State, Regional and Local levels
SUBMITTED BY: Megan Baker
Director of Economic Development
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
This time has been set aside to discuss economic development that will focus on the
State, Regional and local level roles.
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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, JUNE 13, 2023
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.