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NOTE: There is no 7:00 p.m. session as there are no public hearings
scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The work session is scheduled to begin at
5:30 p.m. at the South County Library.
INVOCATION:
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Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors
July 23, 2019
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Good afternoon and welcome to our meeting for July 23, 2019. Regular meetings are
held on the second and fourth Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. Public hearings are held at 7:00
p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Deviations from this schedule will be
announced. The meetings are broadcast live on RVTV, Channel 3, and will be
rebroadcast on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday at 4:00 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. Resolution congratulating the William Byrd High School Softball Team for
winning the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class 4 Championship (Phil C.
North, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors)
2. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors to Ricky
Akers, Refuse Collector, upon his retirement after thirty-seven (37) years of
service (Rob Light, Director of General Services)
Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors
Agenda
July 23, 2019
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3. Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County to Anne Marie Green, Director of Human Resources, upon her retirement
after more than thirty (30) years of service (Daniel R. O'Donnell, County
Administrator)
D. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
1. Resolution incorporating the 419 Town Center Plan into the Roanoke County
Comprehensive Plan (Philip Thompson, Acting Director of Planning)
E. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance authorizing the granting of temporary and permanent easements to
the Town of Vinton on property owned by the County of Roanoke (Tax Map No.
060.11-04-17.00.0000) for the purpose of completing the Glade Creek Greenway
Phase 2 project (Doug Blount, Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism)
F. PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance approving the purchase of +/- 3.26 acres located on Hollins Road (Tax
Map No. 039.05-02-01.01), Hollins Magisterial District (Rob Light, Director of
General Services)
2. Ordinance approving the purchase of +/- 2.01 acres located on Hollins Road (Tax
Map No. 039.05-02-02.00), Hollins Magisterial District (Rob Light, Director of
General Services)
3. The petition of Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council, Inc. to amend the special
use permit conditions associated with the operation of a camp on property zoned
AG-3S, Agricultural/Rural Preserve, District with a special use permit, on 63.12
acres, located at 5488 Yellow Mountain Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District
(Philip Thompson, Acting Director of Planning)
G. APPOINTMENTS
1. Budget and Fiscal Affairs (BFAC) (appointed by District and At-Large)
2. Economic Development Authority (EDA) (appointed by District)
3. Library Board (appointed by District)
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H. 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 – May 28, 2019; June 12, 2019
2. Resolution supporting increased funding for the National Park System
3. Request to accept and appropriate the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Grant funds in the amount of $64,375 to the Roanoke County Police
Department for the Roanoke Valley Regional Drug Unit
4. Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $231,000 for one
ambulance from the Virginia Department of Health (VDOH)
5. Request to accept and allocate funds in the amount of $344.23 to the Clerk of the
Circuit Court from the Commonwealth of Virginia
6. Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $99,448.96 from the
Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services for the "Four-For-Life" distribution
7. Resolution requesting acceptance of Tula Drive of St. Clair Gardens Subdivision
into the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) System
8. Confirmation of appointment to the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning
Organization
I. CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
J. REPORTS
1. Unappropriated, Board Contingency and Capital Reserves
2. Outstanding Debt Report
3. Accounts Paid - June 30, 2019
4. Statement of Treasurer's Accountability per Investment and Portfolio Policy as of
June 30, 2019
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K. REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
1. Martha B. Hooker
2. David F. Radford
3. P. Jason Peters
4. George G. Assaid
5. Phil C. North
This work session is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. at the South County Library
located at 6303 Merriman Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24018 in Meetings Rooms 1
and 2.
L. WORK SESSIONS
1. Work Session with Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Board (RVRA), Roanoke
County Planning Commission and Roanoke County Board of Supervisors to
review the Special Use Permit Amendment and Working Group Analysis and
Recommendations (Jim Guynn, Attorney, Guynn, Waddell, Carroll & Lockaby,
PC; Bob Bengtson, Chairman, Working Group, RVRA)
M. CLOSED MEETING, pursuant to the Code of Virginia as follows:
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 Attorney
N. CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
O. 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: July 23, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution congratulating the William Byrd High School
Softball Team for winning the Virginia High School League
(VHSL) Class 4 Championship
SUBMITTED BY: Deborah C. Jacks
Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
APPROVED BY: Daniel R. O’Donnell
County Administrator
ISSUE:
This time has been set aside to recognize the William Byrd High School Softball team
for winning the Virginia High School League Class 4 Championship.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval 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
RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE WILLIAM BYRD HIGH
SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE VIRGINIA HIGH
SCHOOL LEAGUE (VHSL) CLASS 4 CHAMPIONSHIP
WHEREAS, team sports are an important part of the curriculum at schools in
Roanoke County, teaching cooperation, sportsmanship and athletic skill; and
WHEREAS, the WILLIAM BRYD HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL team was the first
State champions for Softball in school history; and
WHEREAS, the WILLIAM BYRD TERRIERS finished their season with an
outstanding overall record of 20 wins and 6 losses; and
WHEREAS, the WILLIAM BYRD TERRIERS earned their trip to a State
championship game by winning the semifinal game by defeating Great Bridge by a score
of 3 to 2; and
WHEREAS, the WILLIAM BYRD TERRIERS won their first State title in school
history by defeating Woodgrove by a score of 3 to 2; and
WHEREAS, the TERRIERS have been under the dedicated leadership of Head
Coach Greg Barton for the last 12 years; he is assisted by coaches Mike Andrews, Eric
Thomas, Scott Whitehead, Cassie Brammer, Todd Maxey, Allen Wood and Melissa
Vaughan
WHEREAS, Coach Greg Barton was named both VHSL State and Region 4D
Coach of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Megan Grant was named both VHSL and Region 4D Player of the
year and Region 4D First Team; and
WHEREAS, Sydney Burton and Jada Karnes were named VHSL First Team All-
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State and Region 4D First Team;
WHEREAS, Lexi Powell was named Region 4D First and Second Team; and
WHEREAS, Erin Courtemanche and Bri Hodges were named to Region 4D
second team; and
WHEREAS, Morgan Webb was named Region 4D Honorable Mention.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia does hereby extend its sincere congratulations to the members of the
WILLIAM BRYD HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM: Keely Hoal, Maddy Tuck, Lexi
Powell, Erin Courtemanche, Sydney Burton, Logan Pakela, Morgan Webb, Megan Grant,
Jada Karnes, Bri Hodges, Morgan Icard, Rachel Cruff, Hallie Cox and Carson Wood; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors extends its best
wishes to the members of the team, the coaches and the school in their future endeavors.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. C.2
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPE RVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: July 23, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of
Supervisors to Ricky Akers, Refuse Collector, upon his
retirement after thirty-seven (37) years of service
SUBMITTED BY: Deborah C. Jacks
Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
APPROVED BY: Daniel R. O’Donnell
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Recognition of the retirement of Ricky Akers
BACKGROUND:
Ricky Akers, Refuse Collector, retired July 1, 2019 after thirty-seven (37) years of
service.
DISCUSSION:
Mr. Akers is expected to attend today’s meeting to accept his resolution and Cou nty
quilt.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends 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, JULY 23, 2019
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO RICKY AKERS, REFUSE
COLLECTOR, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER THIRTY-SEVEN (37)
YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Ricky Akers was employed by Roanoke County on June 22; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Akers retired on July 1, 2019 after thirty-seven (37) years of
devoted, faithful and expert service to Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Akers, through his employment with Roanoke County, has been
instrumental in improving the quality of life and providing services to the citizens of
Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, throughout Mr. Akers’ career with Roanoke County, he worked
diligently to maintain the cleanliness of his routes. His fellow employees found him to be
pleasant and hardworking and always willing to go the extra mile. In addition to his normal
collection duties, Mr. Akers served as the backup collector for our physically challenged
customers. This is a highly sensitive service and Mr. Akers performed it with the utmost
respect and professionalism.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of
Roanoke County to RICKY AKERS for thirty-seven (37) years of capable, loyal, and
dedicated service to Roanoke County; and
FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors does express its best wishes for a happy and
productive retirement.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. C.3
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPE RVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: July 23, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution expressing the appreciation of the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County to Anne Marie Green,
Director of Human Resources, upon her retirement after
more than thirty (30) years of service
SUBMITTED BY: Deborah C. Jacks
Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
APPROVED BY: Daniel R. O’Donnell
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Recognition of the retirement of Anne Marie Green
BACKGROUND:
Anne Marie Green, Director of Human Resources, retired on July 1, 2019, after thirty
(30) years and five (5) months of service with Roanoke County.
DISCUSSION:
Ms. Green is expected to attend today's meeting to receive her retirement resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the attached resolution.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2019
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO ANNE MARIE GREEN,
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE, UPON HER RETIREMENT AFTER
MORE THAN THIRTY (30) YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Anne Marie Green was employed by Roanoke County on February 1,
1989; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Green retired on July 1, 2019, after thirty (30) years and five (5)
months of devoted, faithful and expert service to Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, during Ms. Green’s tenure with Roanoke County, Anne Marie has
served as Public Information Officer, Director of Community Relations, Director of
General Services, Special Assistant to the County Administrator; and Director of Human
Resources; and
WHEREAS, as Public Information Officer and Director of Community Relations,
Ms. Green served actively in the VLGMA Polish Exchange Program, successfully
obtained an All American City Award, provided administration support for the Spring
Hollow Reservoir, Smith Gap Landfill, Consolidation Referendum, Police Department
Referendum, two General Obligation Bond Referendums, coordination of multiple County
Government Days at Tanglewood Mall, Student Government Days, and Christmas Tree
Lightings, and was instrumental in the creation of Roanoke Valley Television; and
WHEREAS, as Director of General Services, Ms. Green spearheaded the
renovation of the former Salem Office Supply Building for use by Court Services and the
Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office Administration Staff; planned and provided oversight for
the construction of a new Fleet Service Center in partnership with the Western Virginia
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Water Authority to adequately provide maintenance services to the County fleet, worked
with County departments to update the Fleet Replacement Policy, served as Chairman
of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority for several years and coordinated the addition
of the City of Salem to that Authority; and led the department through economic downturns
without sacrificing services to Roanoke County citizens; and
WHEREAS, as Director of Human Resources, Ms. Green instituted the Special
Merit Awards which rewarded Roanoke County employees for exceptional service,
reinstated the tuition reimbursement program for employees, created a scholarship for
the Virginia Tech Government Certificate Program, provided guidance to the Regional
Center for Animal Care and Protection through the Fiscal Affairs Committee; and served
as President for the Salem/Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Green, has demonstrated responsible and ethical stewardship of
public funds for the benefit of Roanoke County citizens and provided an example of
consistent and exemplary leadership to Roanoke County employees throughout her
career.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citize ns of
Roanoke County to ANNE MARIE GREEN for more than thirty (30) years of capable,
loyal, and dedicated service to Roanoke County; and
FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors does express its best wishes for a happy and
productive retirement.
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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: July 23, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution incorporating the 419 Town Center Plan into the
Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan
SUBMITTED BY: Philip Thompson
Acting Director of Planning
APPROVED BY: Daniel R. O’Donnell
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Agenda item for public hearing and adoption of a resolution amending the Roanoke
County Comprehensive Plan by incorporating the 419 Town Center Plan into the
Comprehensive Plan
BACKGROUND:
The Comprehensive Plan is a planning document that is general in nature and reflects
the community’s goals and visions of what the future might b e. It is a blueprint for the
future growth and development of the County over the next 20 years. It provides
direction and guidance, for both the public and private sectors, in making decisions
about land development, public services and resource protection.
DISCUSSION:
During the past couple of years, the Planning Commission, staff and the County's
consultant (Stantec) developed an area plan for the 419 corridor near Tanglewood Mall.
The 419 Town Center Plan study area is approximately 400 acres i n size covering
Route 419 from US-220 to the railroad bridge near Chaparral Drive. The proposed Plan
includes: background information on existing conditions; a summary of the residential
and retail market analyses that were completed as part of planning s tudy; an overview
of the community engagement activities; an overall vision and principles for the study
area; strategies for development types, circulation, public realm, green infrastructure,
catalyst projects, additional residential opportunities, and implementation.
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The 419 Town Center Plan provides an overall vision for a mixed -use, multi-modal area
with recommendations on how to achieve this vision. Specific implementation
strategies will need to be studied and evaluated prior to any actions taken by the
Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. As this Plan is implemented over
time, it will be necessary to review the Plan and its implementation strategies, and make
revisions as needed to address changing conditions and any development impacts on
existing public services. Keeping residents, businesses and the general public informed
will also be critical as progress is made toward implementing this Plan.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the revised draft of the 419 Town
Center Plan on March 5, 2019, and allowed comments on the draft Plan until April 5,
2019. The Planning Commission and staff reviewed the comments received at the
public hearing, on-line comments from the 419 web page, and emails received on the
draft Plan on April 16, 2019 and May 21, 2019. At its May 21, 2019 meeting, the
Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending that the revised draft of the
419 Town Center Plan be incorporated into the County’s Comprehensive Plan with
minor amendments. These minor amendments have been incorporated into the Draft
419 Town Center Plan.
The Board of Supervisors held a work session on the draft 419 Town Center Plan on
June 25, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact on this agenda item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board approve the resolution amending the Roanoke County
Comprehensive Plan by incorporating the 419 Town Center Plan into the
Comprehensive Plan.
DRAFT 419 Town Center Plan
November 27, 2018
Stantec’s Urban Places Group More information at www.roanokecountyva.gov/419
Reimagine 419
DRAFT 419 Town Center Plan 2
Photo credit:Mark Morrow
DRAFT 419 Town Center Plan 3
Contents
Introduction
Existing Conditions Summary
Market Analysis
• Residential
• Retail
Community Engagement
• Kickoff Event
• Stakeholder Interviews
• Design Workshop
• Transportation Discussions
• Draft Plan Reveal
• Commission/Board Meetings
• Online Engagement
• Public Outreach
The Plan
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Urban Design Framework
• Development Types
• Circulation
• Public Realm
• Green Infrastructure
Catalyst Projects
• Old Country Plaza
• Madison Square
• Tanglewood Mall
Additional Residential Opportunities
Implementation
Appendix 1: Existing Conditions Report
Appendix 2: Residential Market Analysis
Appendix 3: Retail Market Analysis
Appendix 4: Existing Infrastructure and Site Report
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Introduction
In 2016, Roanoke County began a planning
study for roughly 390 acres along Route 419.
Anchored by Tanglewood Mall, the area
includes the South Peak planned community,
vacant property owned by Old Heritage
Corporation as well as numerous commercial,
office and high-density residential uses.
As the largest metropolitan region in
southwest Virginia, the Roanoke Valley offers
a high quality of life that includes a strong
school system, enviable outdoor recreation
opportunities, and desirable communities,
both rural and suburban. Yet, major shifts in the
retail industry have had negative impacts on
the area under study. Visitors to Tanglewood
Mall and nearby locations can easily see the
multiple store vacancies and other forms of
disinvestment as signs of an area in decline.
The County wants to eliminate those
misleading indicators. It also understands that
to remain economically viable, this region
must work harder to attract a skilled, diverse,
and creative workforce. The young, educated
workforce it needs to build in order to draw
new employers has demonstrated a strong
interest in living in vibrant, urban areas, not
conventional, drive-everywhere suburbs.
At the same time, empty nesters and small
families have turned in a similar direction. To
meet this new market demand, traditional
suburban areas across the U.S. have begun
adapting auto-oriented commercial strips
into pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use town
centers and main street settings. With almost
no vacant land available for development,
the County has to look at previously built
environments—including vacant storefronts—if
it wants to compete in this market.
With its ideal access, strong demographics,
and several large property owners, the 419
study area is an ideal candidate for this kind of
redevelopment.
In order to identify the most realistic and
achievable ways to get there, this planning
study began with comprehensive analyses
of both the residential and retail markets.
Both showed strong unmet demand, but the
residential analysis in particular identified
significant opportunity for mixed-use, town
center-oriented development.
But a market analysis alone doesn’t produce
a successful plan. It must involve a highly
transparent community engagement and
visioning effort in order to account for local
tastes, opinions, and dreams. The 419 Town
Center Plan process combined those two key
elements, holding public-engagement events
almost every month and organizing several
online engagement initiatives. Hundreds of
people got a chance to participate, provide
input, and help create the overall vision and
goals.
Over the course of the planning study,
a dynamic new urban design framework
emerged that calls for a highly walkable and
bikeable mixed-use district that connects to
the neighborhoods around it. Importantly, the
plan emphasizes concrete implementation
strategies for the next five years to ten
years while also providing a comprehensive
discussion of how the whole area can transform
over the next twenty years and beyond.
With this 419 Town Center Plan, county
residents, property owners, and businesses
have begun shaping their future. This visionary
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plan, grounded in market realities and shaped
by residents’ deep love for the area, will guide
the study area’s transition into an authentic and
vibrant town center for the Roanoke Valley and
Southwest Virginia.
Relationship to the Comprehensive Plan
The Commonwealth of Virginia requires that
every locality adopt a Comprehensive Plan for
“guiding and accomplishing a coordinated,
adjusted and harmonious development of the
territory … which will best promote the health,
safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity
and general welfare of the inhabitants” (Code
of Virginia 15.2-2223).
Roanoke County’s Comprehensive Plan states
that it “is a blueprint for the future growth and
development of the County over the next 10-
15 years. It provides direction and guidance
for both the public and private sectors, in
making decisions about land development,
public services and resource protection. The
Plan allows decision makers to study the long-
term consequences of current decisions and
recognize that today’s actions will impact the
County for many years to come.”
The 419 Town Center Plan, which is proposed
to be adopted into the Roanoke County
Comprehensive Plan, will aid decision-making
for future development in the Plan’s study
area. This document is one in a series of area,
corridor and community planning studies that
aim to provide detailed, area-specific analyses
and recommendations for the areas in which
they are conducted.
Implementation
Implementation of the 419 Town Center Plan
will be completed in stages over the next
20-plus years. Successful implementation
depends on the necessary regulatory tools,
continued community engagement, and
appropriate financing policies that can
encourage and guide private development
along with strategic public investment. This
Plan provides an overall vision for a mixed-
use, multi-modal area with recommendations
on how to achieve this vision. Specific
implementation strategies will need to be
studied and evaluated prior to any actions
taken by the Planning Commission and Board
of Supervisors. As this Plan is implemented
over time, it will be necessary to review the
Plan and its implementation strategies, and
make revisions as needed to address changing
conditions and any development impacts on
existing public services. Keeping residents,
businesses and the general public informed
will also be critical as progress is made toward
implementing this Plan.
Conceptual Renderings
Throughout the 419 Town Center Plan
document, there are numerous conceptual
renderings. These renderings represent
various design principles, elements, and
concepts associated with a future town
center development pattern and how they
may be applied to a particular property.
The conceptual renderings show a possible
development scenario; however, this is not
the only development scenario that could
take place on that property. Development
will happen over time on a case-by-case
basis. Staff will work with property owners,
businesses, and developers to incorporate
recommended design principles, elements,
and concepts into each project.
Plan Structure
The 419 Town Center Plan is divided into
several sections covering a different aspect
of the plan and/or its development. The
sections following this introduction include:
a summary of the existing conditions;a
summary of the residential and retail
market analyses; an overview of the various
community engagement activities; the Plan’s
vision and principles; details of the Urban
Design Framework including development
types, circulation, the public realm, and
green infrastructure; potential development
scenarios for three catalyst sites – Old Country
Plaza, Madison Square, and Tanglewood
Mall; additional residential opportunities; and
implementation steps and actions. Included
in the Plan are four (4) appendices: Existing
Conditions Report (Appendix 1); Residential
Market Analysis (Appendix 2); Retail
Market Analysis (Appendix 3); and Existing
Infrastructure and Site Report (Appendix 4).
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Existing Conditions Summary
The Route 419 Town Center Plan covers about
390 acres—roughly 300 football fields or
three-fifths of a square mile. In 2011, Roanoke
County staff analyzed 15 areas in the county
for possible higher-density development
and redevelopment under the State’s Urban
Development Area (UDA) requirements. Of
the areas studied, Tanglewood Mall ranked
#1 and South Peak ranked #3 for areas with
high-density zoning, existing utilities and good
transportation access. While the Board of
Supervisors did not adopt Urban Growth Areas
at that time, the UDA analysis has been used
for other planning efforts.
Refer to Appendix 1. Existing Conditions
Report for additional information.
Demographics within a one-mile radius of Tanglewood Mall
Source: ESRI; 2016
5,400
residents in 2,830 households
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residents’ median age
80%
white+8% black+7% asian
49%
family households
45%
owner-occupied housing
$69,000
average household income
91%
drive alone to work
+ 5.4% carpool
79%
went to a family restaurant
in the last six months
47%
own a pet
Tanglewood Mall Site
DRAFT 419 Town Center Plan ExIsTIng ConDITIons 8
The study area currently is zoned for high-
density commercial and residential uses. The
zoning breakdown in the study area is as
follows:
• C-2 (High Intensity Commercial): 63 percent
• R-3 (Medium-Density Multi-Family
Residential): 25 percent
• R-4 (High-Density Multi-Family Residential):
8 percent
• C-1 (Low-Intensity Commercial): 4 percent”
C-2 zoning occurs throughout the study area,
mainly for Route 419 frontage parcels and the
South Peak development. Properties zoned
C-1 are located at the end of Emma Lane.
Properties zoned R-4 include the Copper Croft
Apartments, the South Peak Condominiums,
and Windy Hill Key Apartments. The majority
of the R-3 zoned properties are located along
Elm View Road. A zoning map of the study
area appears on the facing page. Refer to
the Zoning section of Appendix 1: Existing
Conditions Report, for additional details.
Zoning
The study area is primarily zoned for a mix of high density
commercial and multifamily residential uses.
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Roanoke County
City of Roanoke
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Future Land use
The Roanoke County Comprehensive
Plan contains future land use maps and
designations that provide a policy framework
for future land use decisions within the County.
The future land use designations identify
which types of land uses are desirable within
each designation and is used by the Planning
Commission and Board of Supervisors in the
evaluation of requested land use amendments.
Mill Mountain Coffee sign, Roanoke
The future land use breakdown in the study
area is as follows:
• Core: 71 percent
• Transition: 17 percent
• Development: 7 percent
• Neighborhood Conservation: 5 percent
Higher-density commercial and residential are
recommended uses in the Core and Transition
future land use designations, which account
for 88% of the study area. A map of the study
area’s future land use designations appears
on the facing page. Refer to the Future Land
Use section of Appendix 1: Existing Conditions
Report, for additional details.
Higher-density commercial and residential on the Tanglewood Mall property
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The topography of the 419 Town Center study
area features some significantly steep terrain.
The areas that are located on the southeast
side of the study area (where the majority
of parcels are owned by Smith/Packett or
Old Heritage Corporation) are particularly
mountainous, with the majority of the
property over 15% slopes and a large amount
exceeding 25%, as seen in the Topographic
Map on the following page. This area features
the majority of the steep 25% slopes for the
entire area of study.
Development on the steep terrain will most
likely require a larger amount of earthwork,
as well as the construction of retaining
walls, increasing construction costs. Recent
construction, as a part of the South Peak
development, demonstrates the extent of walls
that could be necessary. Additionally, longer
access drives and roads may be required to
navigate across the excessive grade. While
no geotechnical borings have been done as a
part of this study, it is reasonable to expect to
encounter rock while performing earthwork in
this area.
The northwest side of 419 features slopes that
are 15% or less and easier to be redeveloped.
While some of these areas may require the use
of retaining walls, the magnitude of that need
is greatly reduced, allowing for development
costs to be saved against the need for
retaining walls.
Topography
Hikers in Roanoke The area immediately to the southeast
of 419 features some steep slopes and
existing retaining walls, however there is an
opportunity for commercial redevelopment
on approximately the first two hundred feet
from the road, as these areas were previously
developed and graded out.
The previously developed areas along the 419
corridor are fairly level, as they were graded
out during the original development of these
parcels. These areas include Tanglewood Mall
and the Old Country Plaza at the corner of
Ogden Road and Starkey Road, as seen in the
areas featuring no shading in the Topographic
Map on the facing page.
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Major (50’)
Minor (10’)
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Slope
Topographic Map Indicating Slope
Source: Timmons Group
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Transportation
Traffic Counts
According to 2015 VDOT Annual Average
Daily Traffic Volume Estimate data, the section
of Route 419/Electric Road between US 220/
Franklin Road in the City of Roanoke and
Starkey Road in Roanoke County is the third-
busiest road segment in the Roanoke Valley.
The busiest segment is US 220 between Elm
Avenue and Wonju Street (64,000 trips), and
the second-busiest is US 220 between Wonju
Street and Business Route 220/ US 419 (49,000
trips). Traffic counts for US 220 and Route 419
from 2014 to 2017 are listed below:
Transit
Valley Metro bus service currently serves
Tanglewood Mall and has stops on Route 419
between Ogden Road and US 220 and has
stops on Ogden Road between Route 419 and
Colonial Avenue.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accomodations
Pedestrian conditions within the study area
vary greatly. While they are relatively safe
within each of the existing developments,
there is very little to no connections between
areas in the corridor. Limited bicycle amenities
currently exist in the study area and the closest
greenway trail (Murray Run Greenway) is a mile
away from the study area.
Route 419 Transportation
Improvements
Smart Scale funding was approved in 2016
for a multimodal project along the most
congested part of Route 419, between Ogden
Road and US 220. The estimated cost for this
project is $5.8 million. Preliminary Engineering
is currently underway, and the project is
planned to be completed by 2022. Refer to the
Transportation section of Appendix 1: Existing
Conditions Report for additional project
details.
Traffic counts for Route 220 and Route 419 from 2014 to 2017
RouTE RouTE nAME sTART EnD 2014 2015 2016 2017
US 220 Roy Webber Expressway Bus US 220, SR 419,
Electric Road
Wonju Street 44,000 51,000 50,000 51,000
US 220 Franklin Road South Corp. Limit
Roanoke
Bus US 220; SR 419
Electric Road
36,000 34,000 33,000 34,000
VA 419 Electric Road US 220; Bus US 220
Franklin Road
80-904 Starkey Road 43,000 46,000 42,000 42,000
Existing conditions on Route 419 at Tanglewood Mall
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Infrastructure
The existing utility infrastructure was evaluated
throughout the corridor, using information
gathered from existing drawings, site data,
and a group of interviews with the utility
providers in Roanoke County on October
11, 2016. In general, the wet and dry utilities
did not feature any deficiencies of particular
concern, as utilities were not only in good
working order, but also had adequate capacity.
Furthermore, improved broadband capabilities
have been completed, improving connection
and reliability throughout the study area.
Water and Sanitary Sewer (Wet
Utilities)
Water and Sewer are provided in and
throughout the study area, with both systems
operated by the Western Virginia Water
Authority (WVWA). The existing systems are
appropriately sized for future development,
with capacity for both water and sewer
available.
While there are some unique existing
elements, such as the interior waterline at
Tanglewood Mall owned by the WVWA or a
few private sanitary lines, there are no concerns
for future development. Any redevelopment
of the existing sites would require that water
and sanitary lines be placed in easements,
alleviating any existing operational concerns.
The sanitary system drains to the Roanoke
Regional Water Pollution Control Plant, which
has a capacity of 55 million gallons per day
(MGD), but currently sees an average daily flow
of 37 MGD. The redevelopment of the corridor
will not put any unnecessary strain on the
treatment plant, as it has more than adequate
capacity for additional development.
Electric, Gas, and Broadband (Dry
Utilities)
Meetings with Appalachian Electric Power
and Roanoke Gas confirmed that both
utilities are available to provide supply to any
redevelopment in the area. Both services,
power and gas, noted that the existing
infrastructure would support increased useage
and that improvements and service could be
expanded during redevelopment to meet
the needs of new residential and commercial
development.
In October 2017, the Roanoke Valley
Broadband Authority completed a fiber
expansion project, which broadened the
bandwidth throughout the region. This phase
expanded the fiber network 25 miles, with a
portion of this running through Electric Road
corridor. This expansion provides high speed
(200 gigabit) fiber through Electric Road,
providing a pure play optical network with low
latency.
Stormwater
Currently, the majority of the study area just off
of Electric Road is highly impervious. This will
allow improvements to occur with the benefit
of the redevelopment guidelines, as outlined
in the Type IIB Stormwater guidelines. These
guidelines, which make use of the Runoff
Reduction Method Spreadsheet, will require
redevelopment of impervious surfaces to treat
approximately 20% of the generated pollutant
load.
In addition, flow runoff from future
development in the currently developed areas
will benefit by being able to more easily meet
the requirements of the downstream channel.
The downstream channel, if inadequate,
requires analysis to demonstrate that the post-
developed flow rate is equal or less than the
pre-developed flow multiplied by a reduction
factor and a ratio of the predeveloped volume
to the post-developed volume. This ratio for
the highly impervious existing parcels could
be greater than one, especially if some green
spaces are added as a part of the revitalization.
Lastly, the existing storm infrastructure appears
to be in good standing. The largest concern is
the stormwater infrastructure at Tanglewood
Mall, as a large pipe runs underneath the
existing building. This issue would need to
be addressed and resolved during future
development.
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Market Analysis
The market analysis conducted for the 419
Town Center Plan focused on the residential
and retail markets, and the findings indicated
that both had strong potential. (Due to the
current amount of existing office space and the
low rents that they generate, it was determined
that an office market analysis was not needed.)
Detailed reports appear in the appendices; key
findings are highlighted below.
Residential
This analysis identifies the depth and breadth
of the market for newly-introduced housing
units that could be developed in the area
surrounding Tanglewood Mall. The study
details the optimum market position for a
residential component, to be constructed in
conjunction with commercial uses, and the
target residential mix for 400-500 new higher-
density dwelling units that could be developed
in the study area over the next five to seven
years.
The depth and breadth were determined by
analyzing the housing and neighborhood
preferences and financial capacities of
“draw area” households—identified through
Zimmerman/Volk Associates’ proprietary
target-market methodology. This technique
includes analysis of migration, mobility
and Geo-demographic characteristics of
households currently inside defined nearby
areas. The full report appears in Appendix 2:
Residential Market Analysis.
Where does the potential market
live now?
Who makes up the market?
38% Younger singles & couples
36% Empty nesters & retirees
26% Traditional &
nontraditional families
Preferred higher-density housing types
70% Rental apartments
16% Ownership townhouses
14% Ownership condominiums
What are people willing to pay monthly
for rent ?
$750 To $1,000
$1,500 To $1,750
$1,750 To $2,000
$2,000 To $2,250 $1,000 To $1,250
$1,250 To $1,500
REsIDEnTIAL MARkET HIgHLIgHTs
20%
24%
18.6%
2.7%
6.7%
28%
32% Roanoke County
27% Roanoke City
23% Balance of U.S.
18% Regional draw area
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Retail
As part of the new 419 Town Center Plan, a
comprehensive analysis of the area’s retail
market was completed. It found that this
location is well-positioned in the Southwest
Roanoke market for both its existing retail and
new retail development.
Existing Conditions
Roanoke is a regional shopping hub that can
attract shoppers from more than 60 miles away.
As the table on the right indicates, shoppers
from outside the Roanoke Valley account for
almost 40% or approximately $600 million
in sales. This level of sales indicates another
opportunity to increase retail levels and
choices within the study area.
Some existing conditions will have an impact
on how the area can be transformed into a
town center. Tanglewood Mall accounts for
approximately 800,000 square feet, with a
mix of anchor tenants (such as Belk and T.J.
Maxx Homegoods) and numerous interior
storefronts, many of which are vacant or
used for non-retail purposes. An additional
1,000,000 square feet of commercial
properties and smaller shopping locations lie
within the study area. There are 18 eating and
drinking establishments in the area.
Each property within the study area comes
with characteristics that can complicate
redevelopment. For example, the major
department stores and other mall anchor
tenants have long-term leases that include
control over the parking in front of their
stores. The department stores value their high
visibility strongly—42,000 vehicles pass each
day along Electric Road—and will not easily
allow development that might reduce it.
However, as the retail analysis shows, the
future success of this area will depend on
different retail patterns that occur within town
center/open air shopping environments. To
remain viable in the future as well as to take
advantage of the value that can come with
higher density, mixed-use development,
many businesses and property owners will see
the benefit of adapting their retail formats.
However, changing parking conditions and
other configurations that are regulated by
leases will very likely require both approval
and, potentially, compensation.
RETAIL ExPEnDITuRE PoTEnTIAL Vs. sALEs
ROANOKE COUNTY, ROANOKE CITY AND SALEM
Market Expenditure Potential Market Sales
Source: ESRI; 2016
$2,000,000,000
$1,500,000,000
$1,000,000,000
$500,000,000
$0
$2,500,000,000
$3,000,000,000
37%
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Demographics
More than 64,000 people live within a 10-minute
drive of the study area. In comparison, only
48,000 people live within a 10-minute drive of
Valley View Mall. This regional mall, with more
than 1 million square feet of retail space, is
located on the north side of Roanoke City and
is approximately 10 miles (20-minute drive) from
the study area.
Source: ESRI; 2016; W-ZHA
Valley View Mall
Tanglewood Mall
64,345 People
48,100 People
43%
• The surrounding demographics are strong.
Households near Tanglewood Mall spend
close to the national average on clothes
and services, significantly more than the
households surrounding Valley View Mall
(the average family spends approximately
$1,700 a year on apparel and services). In
addition, the households near Tanglewood
Mall have significantly higher average
incomes and per capita incomes than
households near Valley View Mall.
APPAREL & sERVICEs sPEnDIng InDEx
Valley View
100
80
60
40
20
0 Tanglewood
60
93
Source: ESRI, 2016; W-ZHA
In this index, 100 equals the national average for apparel and services spending
Key Findings
• Households near Tanglewood Mall have
high educational attainment levels. This is
important: higher-end retailers—which the
community wants to attract—increasingly
use this metric to help determine where to
locate new stores.
REsIDEnTs WITH BACHELoR’s DEgREE oR HIgHER
Valley View
Tanglewood
0%10%20%30%40%
20%
Source: ESRI; 2016; W-ZHA
PER CAPITA InCoME
Valley View Tanglewood
Source: ESRI; 2016; W-ZHA
$20,222
$32,482
AVERAgE InCoME
Valley View Tanglewood
Source: ESRI; 2016; W-ZHA
$46,166
$71,487
50%
$80,000
$70,000
$60,000
$50,000
$40,000
$30,000
$20,000
$10,000
$0
$35,000
$30,000
$25,000
$20,000
$15,000
$10,000
$5,000
$0
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Key Findings
These findings highlight the opportunity for
attracting additional retail to the study area.
• Moody’s Analytics projects that jobs in the
Roanoke Metropolitan Area will grow by
5.6% between 2015 and 2025. This will have
a significantly positive impact on supporting
existing and new retail, as increases in
jobs translates into increased consumer
spending.
• The 419 Town Center study area is a prime
location for community shopping because
of the road network, traffic counts (42,000
vehicles per day) and visibility from both
Routes 419 and U.S. 220.
• The retail analysis found that the high
number of vacancies at Tanglewood Mall
is not due to the retail market, which is
stronger than in many comparably sized
cities (see the comparison chart). Rather,
the problem lies in Tanglewood’s format:
interior storefronts do not align well with
community-oriented retail. This finding
presents a strong indication that the market
is open to alternative retail choices.
• According to the analysis, this is a prime
location for restaurants, with a market
opportunity for 15,000–20,000 square feet
of new restaurants. This demand would
increase if the area shifts to a more walkable,
pedestrian-friendly environment.
• Overall, there is the potential for up
to130,000 square feet of new retail within
the study area and immediate surroundings.
This figure does not take into account
the numerous vacant interior storefronts
within Tanglewood Mall. When those are
accounted for, there is the opportunity for
more than 175,000 square feet of retail
within the study area.
• Retail—75,000–110,000 sq Ft
»Anchors: $8–$10/ Sq Ft
»In-line shops, lifestyle: $28–$30/ Sq Ft
»In-line shops, other: $18–$22/ Sq Ft
»Tenant thoughts: Trader Joe’s;
Total Wine; Sports; Shoes; REI
• Eat/Drink- 15,000–20,000 sq Ft
»High-middle income target
»Fast casual, full-service
»International, healthy
»Tenant thoughts: Starbucks;
Texas de Brazil; Saha Med Grill
»Large: $14/ Sq Ft
»Small: $20/ Sq Ft
Market Potential for 419 Town Center
Source: W-ZHA
RETAIL sALEs PER CAPITA
* Net of vehicle, gas, and non-store sales. Sources: ESRI, 2016; W-ZHA
Lincoln
NE
Evansville
IN
Utica
NY
Fort Collins
CO
Ocala
FL
Eugene
OR
Roanoke
VA
$7,500
$8,500
$9,500
$10,500
$8,000
$9,000
$10,000
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Community Engagement
From the start of the 419 Town Center study,
Roanoke County set a framework for a
comprehensive, fully transparent community
engagement process. In addition to traditional
public meetings, unique events such as a
Planning Night, aimed at young professionals,
and a high school workshop were held so
that a diverse cross-section of Roanoke Valley
residents could participate in the planning
effort. Multiple online engagement tools
created avenues into the process that allowed
other residents unable to take part in person
to weigh in on the plan and help develop
the vision. In total, more than 500 individuals
participated in this planning effort. The staff
also visited more than 170 businesses in
the study area, in person, on three different
occasions.Overview
September 15, 2016, marked the official
launch of the 419 Town Center planning
process. The event took place at the Holiday
Inn Tanglewood at 4468 Starkey Road from
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. More than 150
participants took part, working together to
provide insights into what they hoped to see
for the future of the 419 study area.
A series of posters highlighted some current
conditions within the area, including land use,
land values, and key demographic data on
the surrounding community. This information
appears in Appendix 1: Existing Conditions
Report of this document.
As participants signed in, they were asked
to complete a visual-assessment exercise by
reviewing two posters with images from town
and lifestyle centers across the United States.
Images included outdoor eating and shopping
areas, Main Streets, small public spaces, and
mixed-use buildings with retail, commercial,
and residential uses. Participants received five
adhesive dots each and used them to indicate
which images they found most appealing.
kickoff Event
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As the images to the right show, the responses
varied widely, but some key concepts were
favored. These included:
• Shared public, outdoor space
• Active first floors in mixed-use developments
• Green space
• Activities for children
Presentation
The event included a presentation that focused
on shifting demographics and how they could
create beneficial outcomes for the study area.
The presentation concluded with a discussion
of how the consultant team would begin to
analyze the study area and how they would
approach the planning process. An overview
of the community engagement approach was
provided, and it was noted that this study
would take place over the next 6-8 months.
The importance of transparent community
engagement throughout the planning initiative
was emphasized.
Community Workshop
Following the presentation, attendees
participated in a community visioning
workshop that included an individual and a
group exercise. The goal was to develop a
sense of the community’s understanding of
what a town center is and to encourage people
to begin thinking about what they wanted in
this area. Working collaboratively, participants
compiled lists of strengths and weaknesses
within the area today.
Participants, using dots, identified
what images they thought were most
appealing for a new town center.
Community members with specific knowledge
or expertise were interviewed individually
and in groups during the first two months of
the planning process. Participants in these
interviews included representatives from:
• Board of Supervisors
• Planning Commission
• Economic Development Authority
• County department heads
• Commercial and residential realtors
• Regional economic development/planning
agencies
• Large property owners
• Business owners (retail, restaurant, hotels)
• Public safety (fire and rescue, police)
• Transportation and infrastructure experts
(VDOT, transit, stormwater, utilities)
• Transit providers
The knowledge and expertise gained during
these interviews helped the planning team to
quickly identify potential infrastructure issues,
market realities, potential funding sources,
policy concerns, and other information.
Importantly, it allowed quick development of
a broad framework of realistic implementation
initiatives.
stakeholder Interviews
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Overview
From Monday, November 14, 2016, through
Wednesday, November 16, 2016, Roanoke
County held a three-day workshop focused
on placemaking and the development of an
urban design framework to guide the overall
development of the 419 Town Center Plan.
The event took place at the Holiday Inn
Tanglewood. More than 150 attendees took
part, including a large group of high school
students from the Burton Center for Arts and
Technology.
Monday, November 14
The public event on Monday took place from
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with approximately 55
participants in attendance.
Presentation
The presentation included these key
discussions:
• Identification of the stakeholder interviews
Design Workshop
and what the team learned from them
• Overview of community outreach to date
• Summary of the Strengths and Weaknesses
exercise from the Kickoff Event
• An initial assessment and identification of
sub-areas within the study area that could
support different uses
• A review of residential and retail market
dynamics/potential, and how it could impact
locations differently within the study area
• Draft vision statement and guiding principles
• Diagrammatic application of the “Core
Qualities” of the emerging plan elements
(described below)
• Review of implementation choices, both in
terms of incremental changes and through
major redevelopments
• Assumptions to guide incremental growth:
»Infill housing
»Changes in transportation choices
»Walkable retail
»Variety of office models
Review of Draft Vision and Principles
Based on the visioning exercise completed
by the community during the Kickoff Event,
the following draft vision and principles were
developed. This is important, as the vision
statement and principles will ultimately guide
development decisions for new projects.
Vision
The 419 Town Center creates a vibrant
new focus for community life, embraced
by the spectacular beauty of the Roanoke
Valley. Our Town Center mixes diverse
new housing options; job opportunities;
shopping, dining, and entertainment
choices; and chances to enjoy art and
music—all within a short walk. Our Town
Center offers people opportunities to
live healthier lifestyles, reinforces our
commitment to environmental responsibility,
and advances the Town Center’s emergence
as a center of knowledge and innovation.
Principles
• Harness the power of our location and
market strengths to enhance the Town
Center’s livability.
• Improve connectivity.
• Create an authentic place.
• Celebrate the Town Center’s nature and
the corridor’s natural setting.
• Promote a sense of community and
inclusion.
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amenities, and describe the desired use next
to the sticker.
• Place a green sticker where they thought
new green or public spaces could go. List
the types of places they wanted to see, such
as passive parks for strolling or having lunch;
active spaces such as outdoor gyms, play
fountains and playgrounds; pocket plazas;
and outdoor cultural venues.
• Using a blue pen, identify parts of the study
area they could imagine becoming an
attractive, walkable, destination.
• Place a yellow sticker at sites where they
thought the first implementation activities
should occur—in other words, where should
the plan get started?
After discussing what was most important
to them, participants were asked to list the
top five shared priorities at their table. Each
table identified a spokesperson, and these
individuals shared their tables’ priorities with
the entire group during a report-back.
Core Qualities for the Town Center
Through a series of diagrams, the planning
team described in detail the core qualities that
new development would need to have. They
included:
• A district of neighborhoods, rather than a
series of proximate developments
»Integrated street grid
»Coordinated mixed use across parcels and
developments
• Main Streets
»Walkable
»Live, work, and shop
»Emphasis on public realm—sidewalks,
plazas, and parks
»Variety of building scales, types, uses, and
ages
»Buildings all related to shared public
realm, and each other
»Shared parking strategies
Community Workshop/Mapping
Exercise
Following the presentation, a community
mapping exercise began. Each table had
a large map of the study area. Participants
identified important areas on the map through
a dot exercise with instructions to:
• Place blue stickers on a store, restaurant, or
other places that they visit most frequently
and list the names of these locations next to
the sticker.
• Draw their typical route/routes to and
through the study area (multiple routes were
allowed).
• Place a red sticker on the map where they
wanted to see stores, restaurants or other
Common themes included:
• Support local restaurants and businesses
• Make sure that the Town Center is accessible
to all
• Connect the Town Center to a nearby
greenway
• Improve traffic conditions along Rt. 419
• Attract more upscale national retail
• Improve public transportation
• Include affordable housing in new
developments
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Tuesday, November 15
Public Urban Design Workshop
The design team worked during the day to
develop the urban design framework for the
study area. The team worked in the same room
where the public events took place, and the
session was open to the public. Participants
arrived throughout the day and were greeted
by both the consultant team and Roanoke
County employees who explained what was
taking place. Some residents who’d been
unable to participate the previous night added
their comments on available comment sheets
and extra table maps. In addition, several
stakeholder discussions with large property
owners took place to fully coordinate potential
redevelopment opportunities with the
emerging urban design framework.
Burton Center for Arts and Technology
To capture a younger demographic, the
planning team gave a presentation to over 50
high school students at the Burton Center for
Arts and Technology (BCAT). The presentation
combined elements from the previous night’s
event and provided information about the role
of civil engineering, architecture, landscape
architecture, and other design professions
related to urban design and planning.
Following the presentation, the students
worked in groups on the same maps used
during the public workshop to develop their
own sets of priorities. Two students then came
to the event on Wednesday night to present
their priorities. The priorities included:
• Retail options oriented toward teenagers
• Places to bike
• Outdoor public space
• A skate park
• More entertainment options
Wednesday, November 16Community Presentation
The public event on Wednesday took
place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with
approximately 60 participants in attendance.
After a day-long team work session, the
planning team presented the following
components of the emerging urban design
framework:
• The plan vision and principles, updated
based on input from the participants.
• Community priorities were summarized from
the maps from the public workshop.
• A brief summary by BCAT students of what
was most important to them in a new Town
Center.
• An overview of the strengths of the retail
and residential markets.
• Core elements of a 20-year urban design
and redevelopment framework:
»Different typologies, ranging from
walkable to auto-focused environments.
»Explanation of the need for visibility from
a retail perspective.
»Discussion of use priorities (market
strengths dictate a need for residential,
retail, and entertainment uses).
»Discussion of connectivity and universal
access within the study area and to
surrounding neighborhoods.
»Main Street environments were identified
for areas such as Starkey Road, Fallowater
Lane, and the Tanglewood Mall site.
»A 3-D model of the 20-year vision,
created during the workshop.
• Areas to focus on within a 5-year timeframe:
»Tanglewood Mall site
»Starkey Road
»Fallowater Lane
»South of Rt. 419 across from Madison
Square, where a new intersection is being
proposed
»South of Rt. 419 near Starkey Road
Following the presentation, design team
members made themselves available to
discuss in detail various elements of the plan.
Comment sheets were available for anyone
who wanted to provide additional feedback.
Based on the conversations that took place,
the community was overwhelmingly positive
about the direction of the planning effort.
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Transportation Discussions
Overview
Since transportation issues were considered
such an important component of the
planning process, it was decided to add three
engagement events that would focus just
on this component. An open house and a
Roanoke County employee event were held
in October to introduce transportation issues
and opportunities. This was followed by a
community presentation in January to review
draft recommendations. In total, over 200
participants attended these events.
October 11 Open House
On October 11, 2016, an open house took
place at the Barrel Chest Beer and Wine store
on Electric Road. The event was held here
in part to attract and capture the insights of
millennials and young professionals; outreach
was specifically targeted to this demographic
group. More than 60 participants attended
the event, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The
planning team members for the transportation
and infrastructure components of the initiative
led this event. Roanoke County Planning
and Economic Development employees also
participated in and assisted with resident
engagement.
Transportation Best Practices
Preference Exercise
A series of posters highlighted elements of
multimodal transportation options, including
biking, walking, public transportation, and
automobiles. Participants were asked to place
green dots on the images they felt showed the
best options for the study area and red dots on
images they saw as inappropriate for the study
area.
Overall, residents preferred:
• Separated walking and biking paths
• Improved public transportation services and
amenities
• Improved sidewalks and connections to
surrounding neighborhoods
• Improved lighting
Members of the community reviewing transportation findings at
the October 11th open house.
Photo Credit: RVTV3
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Real-time Polling
During the event, residents were able to
participate in real-time polling with their
smart phones. Questions centered on how
often residents visit the study area, what their
thoughts are about the current conditions, and
what would they like the area to become in the
future. The word cloud on the right presents an
example of the results from the polling (words
that were repeated by multiple participants
grew larger).
Infrastructure
Infrastructure issues were discussed with
residents, and topics addressed included:
• The impact of study area topography on
development options within the study area,
particularly south of Electric Road
• How existing infrastructure (stormwater,
sewer, and water systems) needs to be
understood prior to creation of new
development scenarios
• A brief review of existing infrastructure
conditions
• Sustainable stormwater options
A word cloud generated by the real-time polling event
Philip Thompson, Deputy Director of Planning, explaining
elements of the plan to community members.
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Roanoke County Employee Event
On Friday, October 14, 2016 between 11:30
a.m. and 2 p.m. the planning team held an
employee event outside the Roanoke County
Administration Center. Employees were
asked to complete a brief survey about the
study and provide feedback on multi-modal
transportation examples. About 90 employees
filled out the survey and completed the dot
exercises, while staff guided group discussions
about connectivity in the Route 419 study area.
This event included three displays
featuring pedestrian, bicycle and transit
accommodations. Participants indicated
examples they most liked and disliked with
green and red dots, respectively. Each
precedent board included nine examples from
around the U.S. Images included route design,
wayfinding signage, traffic lights, assistive
technology and parking improvements.
The most popular examples included:
• Separate spaces for different uses
• Safe, sheltered places to wait or park
• Landscaping and shade
• Aesthetic and interesting design
Precedent board results from Roanoke County Employee
Event.
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January 4 Transportation Scenarios
Meeting
The planning team developed the draft
transportation plan from October to
December. These recommendations were
incorporated into a preferred access plan,
submitted to the County in late December
and presented to the community on January
4 at the Hilton Garden Inn on South Peak
Boulevard. Almost 60 people participated. A
large map of the preferred access plan was
displayed at the public presentation.
The presentation highlighted the key
transportation recommendations for the plan
(these recommendations can be found in the
transportation section of the plan).
After the presentation, residents were able
to view the large preferred access plan map
as well as several posters highlighting other
transportation recommendations. Using
dots, participants voted on what types
of transportation improvements they felt
represented the best options for the study
area.
The planning team answered questions on
both transportation issues and the larger
planning initiatives for participants who were
attending for the first time.
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Draft Plan Reveal
Overview
Once the Draft 419 Town Center Plan was
completed and reviewed by Roanoke County,
an Open House was held on March 23 at
the South County Library. More than 200
community members filled the auditorium and
an additional room with a monitor to watch a
live stream of the presentation.
The presentation highlighted the key elements
of the overall plan and planning process, but
then focused on three catalytic development
scenarios as well as the transportation
recommendations for the Route 419 Corridor.
Large-scale posters lined the walls and the
stage, and provided an opportunity for
community members to spend time reviewing
the plan in closer detail both before and after
the event.
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Commission/ Board Meetings
The Roanoke County Planning Commission
held a public hearing on May 2, 2017,
to consider incorporating the 419 Town
Center Plan into the Roanoke County
Comprehensive Plan. A presentation provided
an overview of the draft plan. The Planning
Commissioner discussed the desire for realistic
expectations and prioritizing development.
Four citizens spoke during the public hearing
with comments about the importance of
incorporating pet-friendly accommodations
and businesses, support for and concern about
Tanglewood Mall, support for the concept and
direction of the plan, and the importance of
aiming high with the plan.
On June 6, 2017, a joint meeting was held with
the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors and
the Planning Commission. The presentation
reviewed included a review of the draft 419
Town Center Plan, community outreach efforts
and the implementation process. The Board
of Supervisors requested additional time to
review the draft 419 Town Center Plan. The
Board of Supervisors held a work session
and provided feedback to the Planning
Commission at its July 25, 2017, meeting.
At its June 20, 2017, Work Session, the
Roanoke County Planning Commission
reviewed and discussed an implementation
matrix for the Draft 419 Town Center Plan.
Planning Commissioners discussed specific
strategies and action steps related to the
implementation matrix categories. The
Planning Commission continued to discuss
proposed implementation strategies at its July
18, 2017, and August 15, 2017, Work Sessions.
Staff comments and proposed revisions to the
draft 419 Town Center Plan were discussed at
the September 19, 2017, Planning Commission
Work Session. The Planning Commission
recommended approval of the Draft Route 419
Town Center Plan, with revisions as presented
by staff.
In May 2017, Stantec’s contract was amended
to conduct a traffic impact analysis on the
Diverging Diamond Interchange at Route 419
and Route 220. The planning process was
delayed until this analysis could be completed.
The traffic impact analysis was not completed
until August 2018. Once completed, staff
worked with Stantec to prepare a finalized
draft of the 419 Town Center Plan, which it
received in late-November 2018.
The Planning Commission reviewed the
finalized draft Plan at its January 15, 2019,
meeting. Due to the extent of the changes
made to the finalized draft, the Planning
Commission decided to hold a public
hearing on the finalized draft. The Planning
Commission held a public hearing on the
finalized draft of the 419 Town Center Plan
on March 5, 2019. One citizen spoke during
the public hearing providing comments on
the ADA transportation improvements in
the plan, inquiring about funding for these
improvements, and the need for lower income
apartments. The Planning Commission also
provided for a 30-day comment period on
the revised draft. Over 30 comments were
received. The comments covered a variety
of topics including development of the study
area, Tanglewood Mall, housing, natural
resources, open space, environmental issues,
infrastructure, and transportation/traffic
concerns. The Planning Commission reviewed
these comments at its April 16, 2019, and May
21, 2019, meetings. Staff suggested several
minor revisions to the revised draft plan to
the Planning Commission at its May 21, 2019,
meeting. The Planning Commission adopted
a resolution recommending that the 419 Town
Center Plan be incorporated into the County’s
Comprehensive Plan on May 21, 2019.
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The project web page can be found at www.roanokecountyva.gov/419
online Engagement
Overview
The planning team understood that finding
time to attend public meetings can be
challenging for many residents. Therefore,
in addition to the public workshops and
meetings, multiple on-line engagement
activities were incorporated.
Official Web Page
The County created and continues to maintain
an official web page dedicated to the 419
Town Center Plan. Visitors can learn about
upcoming events, review presentations from
previous events, and download supporting
analyses and other materials that have gone
into the making of the plan.
mySidewalk Online Community Forum
An on-line community forum website was
created that mirrored the discussions taking
place during the public events for the 419
Town Center Plan. This allowed residents
who could not attend public events a way to
provide input on what was most important to
them.
These examples reflect on-line comments
expressing what residents hope to see happen:
“Convert the mall area into a nice mixed-use
development site. I think this fits into the
character of the area and would really be
attractive to business. It would also provide
more affordable urban housing option for
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More than 350 residents responded to the on-line survey
people moving into the area who do not
necessarily want to pay the high cost of living
downtown but still want that kind of lifestyle.”
“I like that the area has a good mix of business
and office. I also enjoy its convenient
connections to 220/581. I find myself in this
area frequently already in my day to day life.”
“I would love to see strides made to alleviate
traffic…I would like to see the desert of
parking lots replaced with structured parking.”
“I would love an area where we could bring our
dogs. I’d love to see this area more open.”
“It definitely need more green space to be
welcoming to people visiting.”
Online Survey
A detailed on-line survey was created to learn
about how residents currently experience the
Town Center study area, and what is most
important to them. More than 350 residents
completed the survey. Key findings from the
survey included:
• 78% believe the study area has potential to
improve.
• A majority of the community believes the
area is very safe during the day and at night.
• Exactly half believe that the area has some
unique qualities but that there is room for
improvement.
• Restaurants and shopping are critical
features for the community.
• Traffic circulation is the biggest infrastructure
concern.
• 54% of the community would like to see
parks/open space added.
• 72% of the community want to see sidewalks
addressed or improved upon.
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In addition to supporting and participating
in all the planned engagement activities,
Roanoke County led numerous initiatives to
ensure that community members, business
owners, employees, and others had ample
opportunities to contribute to the planning
effort. The initiatives included:
• Three sets of postcard mailings to inform
community members of upcoming events.
The postcards were mailed to over 7,000
households and businesses within the study
area and a one-mile radius of the study area.
• Route 419 Town Center Study fact sheets to
help residents understand what the initiative
was all about.
• Monthly e-newsletter articles sent to 3,500
residents that summarized the key findings
and emerging recommendations of the plan.
This newsletter was sent to the County’s
existing email list-serve as well as a separate
list of all participants who signed in during
the public events.
• Three outreach visits to businesses within
the study area to highlight important events
related to the planning effort.
• Social media announcements and
commentary posted throughout the
planning effort.
• Press releases and outreach to the media
encouraging substantial coverage.
• Cross-promotion at other planning-
related meetings to encourage additional
participation.
Public outreach
March 2017
Hello!
This month we approach the end of the Reimagine 419 study
with a community meeting to reveal the draft Plan! This
presentation will outline the implementation steps that are
necessary to develop the Route 419 Town Center over the next
20 years, as well as the Plan's key design components.
Following the meeting, the draft Plan will be available for public
comment online and in hardcopy at County libraries.
Get the Details
Draft Plan Reveal
Community Meeting
Thursday, March 23
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
South County Library
Planning & Zoning Update
Feb 21st In a work session, the Planning Commission discussed:
The Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan Update
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The Plan
VIsIon
The 419 Town Center creates a vibrant new focus for community
life, embraced by the spectacular beauty of the Roanoke Valley. Our
Town Center mixes diverse new housing options; job opportunities;
shopping, dining, and entertainment choices; and chances to enjoy
art and music—all within a short walk. Our Town Center offers
people opportunities to live healthier lifestyles, reinforces our
commitment to environmental responsibility, and advances the
Town Center’s emergence as a center of knowledge and innovation.
PRInCIPLEs
1. Harness the power of our location and market strengths to enhance the Town Center’s livability.
2. Create an authentic place.
3. Improve connectivity.
4. Celebrate the Town Center’s nature and the corridor’s natural setting.
5. Promote a sense of community and inclusion.
As all the elements of the planning process
began to come together—community
engagement, stakeholder interviews,
market realities, infrastructure issues, and
transportation necessities—a plan began to
emerge. Ambitious in its vision and guided
by community-generated principles, the plan
is also realistic and achievable. This chapter
identifies the key strategies of the plan, and
describes what needs to be done to create a
high quality Town Center environment within
the Route 419 Corridor.
Input from community members shaped the
plan vision and principles. Residents also
reviewed and approved them during the multi-
day workshop event. As new developments,
both private and public, are proposed to
the County, each should demonstrate how
it reflects these principles and supporting
strategies.
Vision & Principles
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419 Town Center Vision
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Interchange improvements
Tanglewood Mall redevelopment
Old Country Plaza redevelopment
Madison Square redevelopment
Electric Road reconfiguration
Walkable and accessible intersections
New signal at Fallowater Lane extension
Signature office development sites
Multifamily development
Network of trails
Main Street retail
Community green space
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Harness the power of our location and market strengths to enhance the Town Center’s livability.
Strong demographics and a highly
accessible location make the study area
one of the strongest market locations
within the region.
CORE CONCEPT EXAMPLES OF SUPPORTING INITIATIVES
Strengthen
the corridor’s
competitive
position.
> Develop high quality standards
that support a town center
environment.
> Improve access and reduce
traffic congestion.
> Rebrand the corridor as a distinct
destination.
Increase
housing and
retail options.
> Encourage higher-value multi-
story mixed-use developments
to replace single-story
commercial uses.
> Support and prioritize local
retail.
> Recruit retail entities identified
within the retail analysis and
encourage them to locate
within the corridor.
Expand
entertainment
choices.
> Increase entertainment and
dining options throughout the
study area.
> Welcome family-oriented
venues (bowling, galleries,
trampoline parks).
> Support local festivals.
Provide new
types of office
spaces.
> Introduce flex-space, shared
workspace and incubator
space.
> Introduce live-work housing.
> Build mixed-use developments
that include office space.
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Create an authentic place.
As the study area transforms into a
walkable town center environment, it
incorporates local elements to create a
distinct destination in the Roanoke Valley.
CORE CONCEPT EXAMPLES OF SUPPORTING INITIATIVES
Mix private,
public, and
civic uses.
> Hold flea/antique markets in
parking lots.
> Encourage shared-parking
strategies to reduce parking
levels.
> Welcome civic events.
Incorporate
elements
unique to
the Roanoke
Valley.
> Reflect Roanoke’s history in
new developments.
> Support and prioritize local
retail.
> Utilize surrounding views and
environment to attract new
development.
Enhance
landscaping;
create public
green
spaces.
> Increase green features in
parking lots by adding trees
and sustainable stormwater
features.
> Incorporate public green
space into the design of
large-scale mixed-use
developments.
> Connect the surrounding trail
network to the study area.
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Improve connectivity.
Access to the study area gets easier,
not harder. Improvements are made
for people of all abilities on foot, in
wheelchairs, on bikes, in cars and on
public transportation.
CORE CONCEPT EXAMPLES OF SUPPORTING INITIATIVES
Ensure safer
and better
access for cars
and for transit.
> Ensure that changes to
Electric Road do not decrease
auto and transit access.
Incorporate
sidewalks
throughout the
Town Center.
> Ensure that all new
developments include
sidewalks that connect to the
surrounding street network.
> Ensure that new streetscape
projects include sidewalks.
> Encourage existing property
owners to add or improve
sidewalks.
Improve street
crossings.
> Provide safe crossings along
Electric Road.
> Clearly mark pedestrian
crossings on all new streets.
Add separated
multi-purpose
paths along
419
> Build a separated multi-
purpose path along the
northern/Tanglewood Mall
side of the corridor.
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Celebrate the Town Center’s nature and the corridor’s natural setting.
Roanoke Valley has long embraced healthy
lifestyles and strong connections to the
landscape. The future redevelopment of
the study area will actively reflect this.
CORE CONCEPT EXAMPLES OF SUPPORTING INITIATIVES
Incorporate
green
infrastructure.
> Increase green features in
parking lots with tree plantings.
> Encourage the use of
sustainable stormwater
systems.
> Ensure that large-scale mixed-
use developments incorporate
public green space into their
design.
Create and
connect to
greenway/bike
trails.
> Ensure that all new developments
include bike systems to connect
to greater system
> Build a separated multi-purpose
path along the northern/
Tanglewood Mall side of the
corridor.
> Encourage and support
additional bike trails along
streets and the rail line.
Encourage
healthy
amenities in
public
spaces.
> Support a local farmers
market.
> Expand the bike/trail system.
> Support active children’s play
spaces within the public realm.
> Actively encourage health-
oriented facilities (gyms,
training clubs, rock-climbing
facilities) to locate in the study
area.
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Promote a sense of community and inclusion.
The reimagined 419 Town Center is truly a
place where everyone—residents, visitors
and employees—feels welcome.
CORE CONCEPT EXAMPLES OF SUPPORTING INITIATIVES
Expand choices
for younger
residents and
families.
> Support a mix of retail
uses attractive to children,
teenagers, adults, and seniors.
> Support active children’s play
spaces within the public realm.
> Support mixed-use
developments designed to
appeal to young professionals
and empty nesters.
> Support high-quality
residential developments
along the ridge designed to
appeal to young professionals
and empty nesters.
Encourage
a diverse
mix of retail
and cultural
choices.
> Support a mix of retail
uses attractive to children,
teenagers, adults, and seniors.
> Encourage cultural and civic
events to take place within
public spaces.
Celebrate our
history.
> Ensure that new development
reflects Roanoke’s history.
> Ensure that the public realm
includes historic elements.
Promote
the area to
increase
tourism.
> Develop and actively
implement a branding
campaign.
> Strengthen partnerships with
regional tourism agencies.
> Support festivals and other
larger events that can act as
regional draws.
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Urban Design Framework
Development Types
The plan encourages the following types of development as the area around Tanglewood Mall makes its transition to a true town center, but
each type depends on its location and setting. For example, a single-use residential development should not be located within a town center
environment. Whatever its type, all new development needs to align with the Vision and supporting Principles.
AuTo-oRIEnTED
MIxED-usE ToWn CEnTER
MIxED-usE oFFICEARTERIAL InFILL
MuLTIFAMILy
This type needs easy auto access and high
visibility to drivers. It should be located along
main corridors, such as facing Route 220.
MALL RETRoFIT
Tanglewood Mall is the most likely location for
this type of development, with the entire mall
or portions of it demolished and replaced with
mixed-use development and outdoor public
spaces.
These developments include retail and/or people-
oriented commercial (for example, a bank or real
estate office) on the first floor with housing above.
This can also include office space. Development
focuses on a public open space.
These developments include retail and/or
people-oriented commercial uses on the first
floor (for example, a bank or real estate office)
with offices above.
This type of development includes only
housing, which can be either apartments
(rental) or condos (ownership). Green spaces
or other outdoor areas are typically private and
for the use of the developments’ residents.
This kind of smaller-scale development re-uses
or replaces properties along arterial roads.
High-quality design standards should be
incorporated.
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AuTo-oRIEnTED
MIxED-usE ToWn CEnTER
MIxED-usE oFFICE
MALL RETRoFIT
ARTERIAL InFILL
MuLTIFAMILy
AREAS
Auto-oriented
Mall retrofit
Arterial infill
Mixed-use town center
Mixed-use office
Multifamily
BUILDINGS
Existing buildings to remain
New residential
New retail
New office
New special building
Development Types
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Improving mobility for all users will be a
critical component for any redevelopment
effort around the Town Center. Walkable and
bikeable development requires a network of
streets that accommodates all users, not just
cars. Features such as generous sidewalks,
street trees, bike lanes, on-street parking, and
adjacent uses built close to the street with
activated storefronts will make streets come
alive. Shared parking set behind mixed-use
buildings will screen the parking from the
street and reduce the total amount of parking
needed. Reducing automobile congestion
along the primary routes as well as at the
Route 220 interchange will further improve the
attractiveness of the area and the quality of life
for everyone who visits, works, or lives in the
area.
Build a Walkable and Bikeable Network
• Build a multi-use path for walking and biking
along Electric Road. Where a multi-use path
will not fit, build sidewalks and bicycle lanes.
• Upgrade Starkey Road, Fallowater Lane,
Ogden Road, Bernard Drive, and other
secondary streets with improved sidewalks,
bike lanes, ADA-accessible amenities, and
other pedestrian-friendly amenities.
• Include bike lanes and parking lanes where
feasible.
• Regulate the spacing of curb cuts to
preserve sidewalk continuity for pedestrians
and preserve on-street parking spaces
in areas where highly pedestrian-friendly
conditions are desired.
• Where allowable, locate on-street parking
and generous sidewalks immediately behind
the back of curb.
• Construct a multi-use path for walking and
biking along the rail right of way.
• Create high-visibility intersections with
crosswalks, full pedestrian signalization and
street lights on applicable legs at all traffic
signals.
Improve the Route 220 Interchange
• Make improvements to the interchange to
address congestion and create a pedestrian
and cyclist island.
Link Fallowater Lane to Electric Road
• Extend Fallowater Lane to connect to
Electric Road to ensure that pedestrians can
cross Route 419 within a 90-second walk.
Add a new traffic signal at the intersection.
Implement Bike Facilities across the
Network
• Incorporate bike stations, including a fix-it
station, pump, and covered bike racks where
feasible.
Promote Shared-parking Agreements and
Make Parking more Conducive to an Urban
Form
• Promote shared-parking agreements
to improve the usage rate of parking
throughout the day and reduce the total
number of spaces required. Establish
parking maximums to discourage
overbuilding of parking in the Town Center.
• Locate parking behind pedestrian-oriented
development or to its side when rear parking
isn’t feasible.
• Connect parking areas to adjacent structures
with sidewalks or breezeways through
buildings.
• Encourage parking lots to be designed to
drain into infiltration areas and landscaped
beds with plant and tree species that can
withstand parking-lot pollutants. Landscape
surface lots with trees.
• Consider using economic incentives
and financing tools to construct shared
structured parking in priority areas as
development demand warrants.
Make Development more Bike-Friendly
• Add bicycle lanes along corridors. If
adding bicycle lanes is not feasible, clearly
designate a shared bicycle route in the traffic
lane.
• Provide short-term bike parking near
Circulation
PRInCIPLEs ADDREssED 3 4 PRInCIPLEs ADDREssED 3
PRInCIPLEs ADDREssED 3 4 PRInCIPLEs ADDREssED 2 3 4
PRInCIPLEs ADDREssED 1 3
PRInCIPLEs ADDREssED 1 2 4
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building entrances in places that are
illuminated and conspicuous. Place more
parking near destinations that may attract
higher volumes of users, such as ice cream
and coffee shops and eating and drinking
establishments. Short-term parking may be
provided by placing bike corrals in some
on-street parking spaces, or where parking is
prohibited due to sight-distance restrictions.
On-sidewalk parking should not block the
clear walking zone.
• Provide long-term bike parking in residential
developments. Parking should be secured
and covered.
• Bicycle racks should conform with
Association of Bicycle and Pedestrian
Professionals standards.
Make Development more
Transit-friendly
• Design new streetscapes to accommodate
buses and bus stops at appropriate
locations.
• Work with the regional transit authority
to evaluate the feasibility of a separately
branded circulator route using buses or
shuttles, running on a loop to link the
Town Center to businesses, hotels, and
destinations in the vicinity.
FALLoWATER LAnE
sECTIon
RouTE 419 sECTIon
sTARkEy RD
sECTIon
PRInCIPLEs ADDREssED 1 3
Center Median Multi-Use Path
Multi-Use Path (back of curb)
Bicycle Lanes, where feasible
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Route 419
A multi-use path runs along the north side of
the street. The center island is a turning lane
at intersections. (This section represents the
Route 419 Town Center plan goals. It does not
reflect the cross section proposed as part of
the Smart Scale application for the Tanglewood
Mall frontage, which includes three travel lanes
in each direction, sidewalks, and bike lanes.)
Starkey Road
The right-of-way
is expanded along
development edges to allow
for wider sidewalks, curbside
parking, and street trees.
Fallowater Lane Extension
The Fallowater Lane Extension
is designed as a complete
street. The generous right of
way contains wide sidewalks
to support walkable retail and
curbside parking.
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Arterial thoroughfare
Main street
Secondary street
Multi-use trail
Existing signalized intersection
New signalized intersection
nEW
InTERCHAngE
20-year Circulation Plan
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A well-designed public realm attracts people
and makes them want to linger. Great
sidewalks don’t just move pedestrians, they
promote strolling, dining, people-watching,
and spontaneous social gatherings. They also
knit together an integrated system of public
spaces.
Within this system are places for people who
want to walk a dog, ride a bike, sit and talk
with friends, or enjoy public space in just
about any way imaginable. Good design also
accounts for human comfort in every season,
with an emphasis on shade in the summer
and heat in the spring and fall to extend the
outdoor environment.
Public Realm
Enhancing the public realm with facilities
like sidewalks, bikeways, parks and public
gathering places will create an environment
that is most attractive to residents and
visitors who seek a more urban and walkable
environment.
The following strategies can enhance the
public realm throughout the study area to
increase a sense of community and provide an
attractive, inviting, and safe environment.
Create New Public Gathering Spaces
Working with private developers, ensure that
public gathering spaces are part of mixed-use
redevelopment projects.
Encourage Outdoor Sales
People tend to favor busy sidewalk areas
with a complex visual environment; allowing
retailers to “bring the store out into the street”
is one effective way to create this environment.
The outdoor displays provide an interesting
aesthetic as long as they are properly
managed. The key is to ensure that they don’t
overwhelm the sidewalk by:
• Allowing displays to extend only 3-4 feet
from the building facade;
• Maintaining a minimum horizontal clearance
of at least 5 feet; and
• Only permitting displays during business
hours and requiring that they be designed
to be removed from the sidewalk each
evening if necessary.
Activate the Public Realm
Temporary and programmed uses such as
bazaars, festivals, carnivals, produce stands,
food trucks, and seasonal outdoor sales are
another excellent strategy for activating the
public realm. These should be encouraged
both in the proposed green spaces as well
as within existing parking lots. Appropriate
regulations may need to be created to safely
and effectively manage these events. Any
regulations should be flexible and more
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All new development and public realm improvements should
include pedestrian level lighting.
Outdoor sales and programming can help create a sense of
place.
Plazas and public art can create multiple benefits and draw
people to the area.
permissive to encourage creative and lively
environments.
Add Streetscape Amenities
Benches, trash and recycling receptacles,
wayfinding kiosks, and other street amenities
are important components of complete
street design, but they also require routine
maintenance in order to provide a high-quality
environment. Identify grants and other funding
sources to purchase and install high-quality
amenities.
Improve Lighting
Upgrade street lights and lighting in open
spaces, paying attention to both security and
the design quality of fixtures. Install pedestrian-
level lighting along the secondary network to
coincide with redevelopment initiatives. Ensure
all new development plans include a full range
of lighting strategies to enhance the public
realm.
Consolidate Utility Lines
Overhead lines still exist throughout much of
the study area. Undertake an assessment to
determine the physical and financial feasibility
of moving all utility lines underground or
behind businesses.
Install Public Art
Public art creates visual excitement and will
help to draw visitors—and activity—to the
public realm. The County should consider
including temporary and permanent art
installations as part of any redevelopment,
events or marketing initiatives.
Introduce Stronger Landscape
Standards
Adopt specific landscape standards for the
Town Center, with an emphasis on areas
adjacent to Electric Road as an important
arterial street. Require all new developments
to adhere to new standards. Encourage current
owners to upgrade existing landscaping.
Green and Screen Parking Lots
Parking lots and garage structures should be
shielded as much as possible from sidewalks
and streets through various landscaping and
screening options.
Enhance Gateways
Install branding elements, landscaping, and
other aesthetic improvements at key gateways
throughout the study area. New and visible
investment in these gateways will immediately
signal that positive change is taking place
within the Town Center.
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Introduction
Stormwater runoff is a major source of water
pollution in urban areas. When rain falls in
undeveloped areas, soil and plants absorb and
filter the rainwater as it travels to underlying
aquifers. When rain falls on roofs or paved
streets and parking lots, however, the water
cannot soak into the ground. In most urban
areas, it drains through engineered collection
systems that empty into nearby bodies of
water. As it travels through this system, the
stormwater picks up trash, bacteria, heavy
metals, oil and other pollutants, polluting
the receiving waters. Higher flows also can
cause erosion and flooding in urban streams,
damaging habitat, property, and infrastructure.
Green infrastructure (GI) is an approach to
water management that protects, restores,
or mimics the natural water cycle. In
community planning and development, a
site or development that combines multiple
GI practices is often called low-impact
development (LID). When properly designed
and implemented, GI features work effectively
as retrofits that can improve the quality of
stormwater runoff in existing built areas as
well as new developments. GI features can
treat and manage stormwater at the source.
In addition to stormwater management,
green infrastructure can provide many
community benefits, including reduced
energy consumption, better air quality, carbon
sequestration, and a boost to property values.
green Infrastructure
This section explores some GI options that
may make sense in the Town Center. Smart
selection, design, placement, maintenance
and use of GI practices play a central role in
preparing a stormwater management plan for
an individual development. This discussion
provides general background information for
a general introduction to GI practices. It also
provides a planning-level view of available
options. It does not include recommendations
for specific projects. Costs, benefits,
maintenance needs and site-specific details
all can help zero in on viable options for a
particular project.
Environmental Benefits
Some of the largest and most obvious benefits
from GI techniques are environmental. GI can
provide at-the-source treatment and storage
that reduces runoff volumes, pollution of
receiving waters, and erosion of property. At
the same time, it improves wildlife habitat
in lakes, rivers and streams. The permeable
ground and vegetation designed into GI
features can also yield better air quality and
reduce heat island effects.
Economic Benefits
Sustainable design and infrastructure doesn’t
just help the environment, it also improves the
bottom line. Ecological enhancements bring
economic benefits like increased land values
(brought by aesthetic natural improvements),
reduced energy cost (brought by cooling/The green roof at the Friends Committee on National
Legislation building, designed by Stantec.
LID applied to a parking lot
insulation from trees and green roofs), reduced
water demands and a need for smaller water-
retention or storage basins, which increases
land available for development.
Best Management Practices Menu
Enhancements of the built environment in
the Town Center area can implement a range
of GI best management practices (BMPs).
Improvements and redevelopment in the
Town Center will likely not use every GI BMP
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Streetside stormwater-collection planters (CarbonTalks CA).
described below; the specifics of any site will
govern how feasible any particular practice
proves for that site; those decisions will occur
in the design phase of any project. This
list offers a general picture of the available
options.
Planter Boxes
Planter boxes treat stormwater through
filtration and adsorption. Once captured, the
stormwater travels through the soil/planting
medium and root zone—with some escaping
via evapotranspiration by plants—before being
discharged to the storm-drain system.
Filter Strips
Grass or vegetated filter strips improve the
quality of small water flows from paved areas.
These uniform swaths of dense turf or meadow
grasses have minimum slope and are best
suited to accept diffused flows from roads and
highways, roof downspouts, and very small
parking lots. Usually the runoff continues on for
collection in swales, ditches or storm drains.
Rain Gardens/Bioswale
A rain garden or bioswale is a broad, shallow
channel with a dense stand of vegetation
covering its sides and bottom. Bioswales
treat stormwater primarily through filtration
and plant uptake before the flow reaches
a downstream discharge location. The
vegetation lessens flow velocity to prevent
erosion.
Green Roofs
A green roof, or rooftop garden, is a vegetative
layer on a rooftop. Green roofs provide
shade and remove heat from the air through
evapotranspiration, cooling both the roof
surface and the surrounding air. A wide range
of buildings can accept a green roof, from
industrial facilities to individual houses. A green
roof can be as simple as a 2-inch covering of
hardy groundcover or as complex as a fully
accessible park complete with trees. Green
roofs have been proven to reduce the cost of
heating and cooling buildings by significant
amounts.
Bioretention/Constructed Wetlands
A bioretention area consists of a depression in
the ground that encourages shallow pools of
runoff that then percolate gradually into the
soil. From there, the water either exfiltrates
through underlying soils and recharges
groundwater supply or enters the storm sewer
system through drains buried below the
surface. Bioretention features can be designed
to capture and treat volumes of runoff
produced during a range of storm events.
They can also be designed as an accessible
pedestrian amenity.
Permeable Pavement and Pavers
Conventional concrete, asphalt, bricks and
pavers are impermeable; water is unable to
penetrate through them and instead flows over
their surface. Permeable pavements (including
asphalt) and pavers, however, feature small
pores or cracks that allow rainwater to drain
through or between them, allowing it to filter
through the ground and recharge groundwater
supplies as it would in a natural setting,
reducing pressure on municipal drain systems.
Rainwater Harvesting and Storage
Rainwater can be captured by property owners
and reused for multiple purposes. This helps
reduce potable water use and decreases
building and landscape operation cost. Rain
barrels are a form of rainwater harvesting that
are simple in concept and in operation. Rain
collected from rooftops is funneled into a
barrel that holds water until it is released and
used for purposes like irrigation.
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Catalyst Projects
The planning team, working with Roanoke
County and property owners along with input
from the community, identified and evaluated
potential development scenarios within the
419 Town Center study area. In total, the team
identified three catalyst sites and developed
conceptual plans for:
• Old Country Plaza
• Madison Square
• Tanglewood Mall
These sites emerged as the best choices
because they fall within the part of the
study area identified as most conducive to
transforming into a town center. Additionally,
each site included land in parcel sizes that
would appeal to developers, had easy road
access, and had the potential to spur future
development in surrounding parcels.
Note that these are conceptual developments
that demonstrate how properties can
be combined to create the mixed-use
environment of a town center. In order for
these—or similar—developments to become
a reality, the value of new development must
exceed the value of the existing uses, so that
both property owners and developers have an
incentive to invest. Spurring redevelopment in
the near term will likely require County support
in the form of public-private financing tools
that can aid with infrastructure, demolition,
creation of public spaces, and other
components that create the high-quality public
amenities that will help assure the new town
center’s success.
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3. Tanglewood Mall
1. Old Country Plaza
2. Madison Square
Catalyst sites
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1. old Country Plaza
Food Lion remains as Old Country Plaza is
redeveloped into a mixed-use neighborhood
with multifamily housing.
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Site area: 10 acres
Total new development: 304,000sf
> New retail: 28,000 sf
> Residential: 276,000sf / 230 units
Parking provided: 410 spaces
Parking needed: 400 spaces (86 spaces for
Food Lion)
Density: 23 units/acre
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40,000sf
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3,000sf
Multi-use Trail
Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea
4,800sf
Residential
Retail
Existing building to remain
Surface parking
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2. Madison square
Fallowater Lane is extended past Starkey Road
to create a new intersection at Route 419
framed by new mixed-use buildings.
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Site area: 5.1 acres
Total development: 201,175sf
> Retail: 22,000 sf
> Residential: 164,650sf/ 137 units
> Ground-floor parking: 14,525sf/
41 spaces
Parking provided: 275 spaces
Parking needed: 272 spaces
Density: 26.9 units/acre
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Residential
Retail
Structured parking
Surface parking
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Hardee’s Parcel:
1.56 acres
Block 1
36 u
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Block 2
Madison square Parcel:
3.54 acres
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An active open space framed by remaining
anchor tenants, including Belk, as well as a new
theater and main street retail.
3. Tanglewood Mall
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Site area: 58.6 acres
Total new development: 427,000sf
> New retail: Approx. 180,000sf
> Theater: 47,000sf
> Structured Parking: 200,000sf/
500 spaces
Parking provided: 2,900 spaces
Parking needed: 2,616 spaces
Theater
Retail
Structured parking
Surface parking
LEGEND
Existing buildings to remain
Outdoor/ pedestrian area
T.J.Maxx
Potential near-Term Plan
Staples
Stein Mart
AC Moore
25K
25K
Belk
Kroger
8.5K
6.5K
10K
5K
7.5K
Former
JC Penney
New retail
13K sf
New retail
18K sf
New retail
11K sf
Potential future
development siteNew retail
50K sf
4-story garage
200K sf / 500
spaces
12-screen theater
47K sf
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Site area: 58.6 acres
Total development: 572,000sf
> Retail: 180,000sf
> Residential: 145,000sf / 120 units
> Theatre: 47,000sf
> Parking (podium + garage): 260,000sf/
500 spaces
Parking provided: 3,020 spaces
Parking needed: 2,736 spaces
Total new development: 205,000sf
> Residential: 145,000sf / 120 units
> Podium Parking: 60,000 sf/ 120 spaces
5- to 7-year Plan
T.J.Maxx
Staples
Stein Mart
AC Moore
25K
25K
102K
Belk
Kroger
8.5K
6.5K
10K
5K
7.5K
Former
JC Penney
New Retail
13K sf
Out parcels
Total retail:37.5K sf
New retail
18K sf
New retail
11K sf
Residential development:
145,000sf/ 120 units
(Location also could
support office and/or
hotel as alternative use)
New retail
50K sf
4-story garage
200K sf / 500
spaces
12-screen theater
47K sf
LEGEND
Residential
Theater
Retail
Structured parking
Surface parking
Outdoor/ pedestrian area
Existing buildings to
remain
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LEGEND Site area: 58.6 acres
Total development: 2,156,500sf
> Retail: 192,500sf
> Residential: 1,095,000sf / 880 total units
> Theatre: 47,000sf
> Parking (podium + garage): 822,000sf /
1,455 total spaces (additional on-street
parking: 250 to 300 spaces)
Residential
Theater
Retail
Structured parking
Surface parking
20-year Plan
102K
Residential development:
145,000 sf/ 120 units
(Location also could
support office and/or
hotel as alternative use)
4-story residential:
140 units
podium parking with
roof garden: 145 spaces
Ground floor reail:16k sf
4-story residential:195 units
podium parking with roof
garden: 205 spaces
Ground-floor retail:16k sf
4-story residential:125 units
podium parking with roof
garden: 125 spaces4-story residential:130 units
4-story parking garage:
800 spaces
4-story residential:170 units
podium parking with roof
garden:180 spaces
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T.J.Maxx
Staples
Stein Mart
AC Moore
25K
25K
50K
10K
18K
11K
13K
Belk
Kroger
8.5K
Former
JC Penney
4-story Garage
200K sf / 500
spaces
Podium parking
Outdoor/ pedestrian area
Existing buildings to
remain
Total new redevelopment: 1,554,000sf
> New retail: 42,000sf
> Residential: 950,000sf / 760 total units
> Parking (podium + garage): 562,000sf /
1,455 total spaces
Additional on-street parking: 250 to
300 spaces
61CATALysT PRojECTsDRAFT 419 Town Center Plan
Conceptual rendering of the 20-year vision for
the Tanglewood Mall site
62ADDITIonAL REsIDEnTIAL oPPoRTunITIEsDRAFT 419 Town Center Plan
Additional Residential Opportunities
As mentioned earlier, Roanoke County
conducted a residential analysis to identify
the market potential and optimum market
position for new housing within and adjacent
to a walkable mixed-use town center at the
intersection of Routes 220 and 419. The results
were strong.
The overall annual potential market within the
study area for higher-density dwelling units is
between 400 and 500 units over the next five
years. While 70% of these households prefer
rental apartments, there is still opportunity
for both condominiums (14%) and for-sale
townhouse development (16%).
While the study focused on the market for
mixed-use development, it found that there
was still a healthy market for single-use
Development Opportunities: The Ridges
During the planning process, it was
determined that the Ridges location—owned
in large part by Old Heritage Corporation
and South Peak—would be a good candidate
for this type of development. While it would
not include a mix of uses, these additional
households would support new retail within
the mixed-use parts of the study area. The plan
does recommend the inclusion of a public trail
that crosses this property and connects the
entire ridge area to the surrounding network of
bike and pedestrian paths.
HOUSING TYPE DEMAND PER YEAR (OVER FIVE YEARS)
Rental apartments 58 units
Condominiums 8 units
For-sale townhouses 9 units
residential development. This is important
because, due to study area topography,
mixed-use development doesn’t make sense in
all locations. However, the households that will
be attracted to these types of development
will support a stronger mix of restaurants and
retail in the study area, especially in the more
walkable, town center, locations.
The area around Tanglewood Mall can
support almost 400 higher-density units of
housing-only development over the next
five years.
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Total new residential square footage:
600,000sf–900,000sf
Total new parking: 800-1,200 spaces
Multi-family development along “The Ridges”
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Implementation
The Route 419 Town Center Plan illustrates a
vision for the area. The contents of the plan
demonstrate the priorities and opportunities
that were determined through the planning
process. However, successful implementation
of the Plan depends on regulatory tools,
community engagement, and financing
policies that can guide and encourage private
development alongside public investment.
Design Principles
Roanoke County will develop standards or
guidelines to implement the design principles
of the Plan. This process will involve the
adoption and/or revision of new and existing
ordinances, which may include: the Zoning
Ordinance, the Subdivision Ordinance, Design
Guidelines, the Stormwater Management
Ordinance and others. New design guidelines
for the planning area, like form-based codes,
or a unique overlay district addressing many
different standards may be appropriate. Those
standards could incorporate: uses (permitted,
special use); buildings (location, height, design
features, coverage, etc.); lighting; parking;
landscaping; pedestrian/bicycle/streetscape
amenities; open space/gathering space;
signage; stormwater management and other
development features.
Funding Strategies
Roanoke County will invest staff resources in
the Plan, particularly through creation of an
interdepartmental implementation team. One
important staff responsibility will be to seek
funding from state and federal sources for
all aspects of the Plan, including multimodal
transportation and sustainable infrastructure
improvements. Staff will also dedicate time
to engage current business and land owners
while promoting the 419 Town Center to new
developers whose projects represent the
goals of the Plan. Redevelopment of existing
buildings and any new development will depend
on private investment, guided by standards
developed and encouraged by the County.
Timing
The Plan will be achieved in stages over
the next 20-plus years. While some
implementation steps could be taken
immediately following the adoption of the
Plan, others will occur or evolve over time.
As different components of the plan are
implemented, periodic reviews of the Plan will
be necessary and adjustments made based on
changing conditions.
Communication
It will be crucial for Roanoke County to
keep residents, businesses and the larger
area informed about progress. The existing
419 website will shift both to market and to
communicate about development within the
419 Town Center. Current email lists will be
used to update those interested as progress
occurs. The community may also be engaged
through branding development, transportation
and development projects, and future updates
of the Plan document.
Accessibility
The 419 Town Center Plan implementation
should accommodate and welcome all
people through accessible design. Roanoke
County will consult with local representatives
of the disabled community to recommend
improvements that accomplish this goal.
Getting Started
The first step is adoption of the 419 Town
Center Plan. This includes the specific
implementation steps recommended by the
Plan, listed below. After adoption, Roanoke
County will analyze and determine the most
appropriate tools to achieve the Plan’s design
strategy and also attract private investment in
the 419 Town Center.
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Implementation steps
Apply 419 Town Center Plan design
strategy.
• Develop and adopt design guidelines and/or
development standards for the study area.
• Schedule periodic reviews to examine the
Plan’s implementation and design standards
in light of changing circumstances.
Determine desired land uses (by right and
special use permit).
• Identify preferred land uses that are
consistent with the 419 Town Center Plan
vision and goals.
Enhance pedestrian safety with lighting
standards.
• Ensure pedestrian safety throughout the
Town Center with appropriately scaled
lighting, wayfinding signage and buildings
oriented toward the street.
• Implement consistent lighting fixture design
along public streets as redevelopment
occurs.
update parking standards.
• Develop parking standards for new
development in the Town Center that de-
emphasize off-street parking in front of
buildings but encourage on-street parking
and off-street rear or side parking areas.
• Reduce the number of parking spaces
required for multi-family housing.
• Identify vacant or underutilized parking lots
and encourage their redevelopment.
• Encourage retrofitting of existing parking
lots with new shade trees and vegetated
medians.
Establish landscape guidelines.
• Develop design recommendations for
landscaping in the Town Center that
encourage native plants, street trees and
“green screening” of large gray surfaces.
• Encourage property owners to add
landscaping in undeveloped spaces between
properties.
• Minimize landscape buffers between
commercial and residential properties in the
Town Center to allow integration of existing
multifamily housing and reduce future loss of
developable land.
• Consider a basic landscape maintenance
program through a public process so that
expectations are understood by leadership,
staff, maintenance workers, and the public.
Encourage a mix of public/private spaces in
the Town Center.
• Look for opportunities to add public space
in partnership with private redevelopment of
the Town Center.
• Include public space where feasible as part
of other public right of way projects.
• Allow outdoor sales so retailers can “bring
the store out into the street.”
EnCouRAgE DEVELoPMEnT oF A sAFE MAIn sTREET EnVIRonMEnT
Emphasize green infrastructure as an
amenity.
• Encourage green stormwater infrastructure
like sidewalk planter boxes, filter strips, rain
gardens, green roofs, constructed wetlands,
permeable pavement and rainwater
harvesting and storage systems.
• Encourage options for stormwater retention
and treatment strategies that can be
designed as amenities (e.g., rain gardens,
wetland parks, and accessible green roofs)
• Seek out state and federal grants for
sustainable infrastructure improvements.
Look for opportunities to incorporate art
into the public realm.
• Consider including temporary and
permanent art installations as part of
any redevelopment, events or marketing
initiatives.
Consolidate utility lines.
• Consider undertaking an assessment
to determine the physical and financial
feasibility of moving utility lines
underground or behind businesses.
IMPLEMEnTATIon
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Implementation steps
Address automobile congestion in the
vicinity.
• Work with VDOT to improve the capacity of
the Route 220/Route 419 interchange.
• Implement access management along
Electric Road to redirect Town Center
traffic to an internal street network along
secondary roads as redevelopment occurs.
• Seek out state and federal grants for
improvements to the internal street network
according to design guidelines or standards.
• Implement on-street parking standards for
new development or public road projects.
Make area more walkable and bikeable.
• Create a means for walking and biking
along Electric Road, using a combination
of shared-use paths, sidewalks and/or bike
lanes, depending on location constraints.
• Upgrade Starkey Road, Fallowater Lane,
Ogden Road, Bernard Drive, and other
secondary streets with improved sidewalks,
bike lanes and ADA-accessible amenities.
• Create high-visibility intersections with
crosswalks, full pedestrian signalization and
street lights on applicable legs at all traffic
signals.
• Regulate the spacing of curb cuts to
preserve sidewalk continuity for pedestrians
and preserve on-street parking spaces
in areas where highly pedestrian-friendly
conditions are desired.
• Locate on-street parking and sidewalks
with a walking zone (free of street trees and
fixtures) in the vicinity of ground-floor retail.
• Extend Fallowater Lane to connect to
Electric Road to ensure that pedestrians can
cross Route 419 within a 90-second walk.
Add a new traffic signal at the intersection.
Add streetscape amenities as part of public
road projects.
• Install street trees in a tree lawn as well as
within medians.
• Incorporate benches, lighting fixtures, trash
receptacles and other pedestrian amenities
along sidewalks.
• Include planted areas and stormwater best
management practices in sidewalk design.
• Use decorative pavement to enhance
sidewalk appearance.
Ensure new development incorporates
bicycle and pedestrian options that connect
to the greater network.
• Develop cross sections for every road in the
study area, showing travel lanes, bike lanes,
parking lanes, sidewalks and medians.
• Continue to develop a bike and pedestrian
network that connects the Town Center to
other destinations.
InCREAsE MoBILITy AnD ConnECTIVITy THRougHouT THE sTuDy AREA
Encourage development to be bike-friendly.
• Encourage developers to provide safe short-
term bike parking near building entrances.
• Encourage developers to provide long-term
bike parking in residential developments.
Expand transit options and integrate with
the regional system.
• Consider future transit development in the
redesign of roadways. New streetscapes
should accommodate buses and bus stops
every two to three blocks.
• Work with the regional transit authority
to evaluate the feasibility of a separately
branded circulator route using buses or
shuttles, running on a loop to link the
Town Center to businesses, hotels, and
destinations in the vicinity.
• Develop a connection to target areas
beyond the Town Center by way of a trolley,
shuttle or other dedicated bus service.
DRAFT 419 Town Center Plan 67IMPLEMEnTATIon
Implementation steps
Actively seek out developer partners
interested in and capable of developing
mixed-use projects.
• Identify potential developers through
marketing efforts, networking and requests
for qualifications.
• Consider financial incentives as part of
public/private partnerships on a case by
case basis.
• Plan events and provide media exposure to
recognize and reward successful developers.
Actively promote the Town Center to
family-friendly entertainment businesses.
• Solicit new entertainment tenants as
development occurs.
• Work with developers to encourage
inclusion of the entertainment businesses
called for in the Plan.
Attract new residents and shoppers.
• Transition the current Web page to focus
exclusively on promoting the Town Center
as an exciting 18-hour environment for
residents, workers and visitors.
• Collaborate with local organizations,
business groups, existing farmers markets
and festivals to utilize new or existing open
space areas for programming.
Establish a brand to build Town Center
identity.
• Develop a Town Center brand with input
from Roanoke County, the business
community and residents.
• Determine types of signs and branding
elements needed.
Incorporate identity into the public realm.
• Include the Town Center logo on any new
street furnishings, including benches, trash
cans and other features as part of public
road redevelopment projects.
• Encourage the use of temporary signage
with branding for public events in the Town
Center.
Encourage businesses and property owners
to embrace the new identity.
• Encourage businesses and property owners
to incorporate the “Town Center” brand into
their own signage and marketing materials.
• Provide electronic branding files to all
interested participants.
Enhance gateways.
• Identify funding opportunities for branding
at key intersections.
• Include large branded signs at major
intersections and entrances to the Town
Center as redevelopment occurs.
ConTInuE To EngAgE THE CoMMunITy In THE IMPLEMEnTATIon PRoCEss
• Use landscape features like street trees
and planted beds to frame vehicular and
pedestrian entrances to the area.
Increase awareness of the 419 Town Center
Plan.
• Provide all County departments with
information on preferred locations for
investment.
• Create materials, in addition to planning
documents, with examples that promote
good housing and retail design for existing
or new businesses.
Maintain communication with business and
property owners.
• Continue communication with business
and property owners about development
and redevelopment opportunities and
implementation of the Plan.
• Assist area businesses that wish to learn
more about the Plan.
IMPLEMEnTATIon
www.roanokecountyva.gov/419
facebook.com/RoCoPlanning
twitter.com/RoanokeCounty
Public comments on Reimagine 419 Plan
Planning Commission Public Hearing March 5, 2019
Citizen Comments
Steven Grammer – 419 Plan: I’m glad there is more ADA transportation in the
plan than we have now, but my question is where is the money going to come
from? And you talk about a million dollar apartments, but what about low
income apartments?
Q1 Please share your thoughts about the draft 419 Town Center Plan:
Answered: 33 Skipped: 0
#RESPONSES DATE
1 As this has been put out to happen in the next 2 decades, it seems like our input at this time is not
likely to be taken into much consideration, but in case you do, I would like to point out that the plan
to build up is not in keeping with the reasoning behind the ordinance Roanoke County has had to
preserve it’s natural beauty. Please keep that in mind.
4/5/2019 3:47 PM
2 jesus leave tanglewood alone we aren't northern virginia 4/5/2019 1:49 PM
3 I think it’s a great idea to grow Roanoke county 4/5/2019 11:12 AM
4 Looks like a place I would love to shop, eat and enjoy the scenery. I would live to see an Olive
Garden Restaurant located here, Designer Outlets and outdoor rental booths for local artist to
display and sale their artwork.I already receive updates and the monthly newsletter. Thanks
4/5/2019 10:31 AM
5 This is a prime opportunity to do this town center correctly. Think outside the box. Be creative. A
mixture of quality stores that fit the demographics (gap, j crew, old navy, belk, boutiques, home
goods etc etc) along with some cafes/small restaurants, and a nice imax/movie theatre etc. We
don’t want to same old mediocracy that the area tends to receive. Also, please make it appealing
to the eye. That area is in desperate need for some visual enlightenment. Please don’t just do the
basic make over and call it a day.
4/5/2019 10:19 AM
6 Seems like a lot of mid to upscale apartments/condos. Are studies showing that there is a need for
that many apartments at that price point? I would be a shame to use the space on so many and
not be able to fill them.
4/5/2019 10:06 AM
7 I would love to see the traffic patterns improved to reduce traffic back up on Electric Road. I would
also love to see new restaurants in our area like QDOBA, Cheesecake Factory, etc. Restaurants
like these aren't anywhere near the valley and would attract visitors from other localities to our
area. I also love the idea of adding more green areas to the 419 Town Center. Not only are these
better for the environment, but it shows a level of care from the county and is much better looking
than concrete and asphalt.
4/5/2019 8:52 AM
8 I personally think it is taking entirely to long to come up with a plan to do something with this mall.
A plan should of been in place when it was bought. SW County is the nicest area in Roanoke and
we are the ones suffering from lack there of businesses and storefronts.
4/3/2019 5:20 PM
9 I like the idea, but hope the traffic congestion gets fixed 1st and bring more stores to tanglewood.
Remember as a kid in the 80s how popular tanglewood once was
4/3/2019 10:38 AM
10 We need street frontage development first like Valley View Mall did over 10 years ago in “The
District”. Valley View brought in Carrabba’s, Cheddars, Abuelo’s, and Panera Bread that sparked
activity on that previously dead side of the mall parking lot. Tanglewood Mall, Old Country Plaza,
and Madison Square should try to do the same with restaurants and shops already in the region
(NRV, Lynchburg), but not Roanoke such as Chili’s, Qdoba, Cracker Barrel, Panda Express, a full
Homegoods, Hobby Lobby, etc. All of this new commercial would draw the demand for
middle/upper middle class residential to the area, which is what the plan’s market outlook on rent
prices calls for. Considering these chains are already in the region I’m sure the market of South
Roanoke/SW County would hold most of them very well. I like the idea of a movie theatre on the
Tanglewood Mall site, but it should be a mixed theatre like Franks in Blacksburg with a bowling
alley, arcade, restaurant, and bar to bring more to the area. Before getting too deep in the plan,
redeveloping properties such as Speedee, Ragazzis, Steger Creek, JC Penney etc. should be
looked at ASAP by Roanoke County. These large vacancies are becoming an eyesore to the
community and don’t give much hope for the area. I like renaming the area to a Town Center like
Short Pump, but I think Tanglewood Town Center or South County Town Center would be more
appropriate with locals and guests than the 419 Town Center. Although the Roanoke Valley might
not be large enough, looking at regional draw franchises like Dave and Busters / Top Golf could be
good teen/adult entertainment spaces. South Peak should have something built next to Texas
Roadhouse that finally fills out that portion of the hill.
4/2/2019 10:51 PM
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11 I really like the revised draft and how you incorporated the suggestions from the community. It
would be great to have a town center that was walkable, where you could live, work and shop and
it be environmentally friendly. Hopefully, the new draft will help more retail merchants and
restaurants come to the area and prompt property owners and developers to invest into the
revitalization of the Tanglewood Mall. That is something Southwest County and all of Roanoke
needs. Only thing better, would be if it could be done faster.
4/2/2019 3:51 PM
12 We need to include in the plan the infrastructure for a smooth transition to electric transportation
and distributed energy production. Much more cost effective up front than retrofit.
4/2/2019 9:22 AM
13 It is time to stop talking, studying and start doing. All talk and no do seems to be a consistent
theme in the Roanoke Valley, while other municipalities develop a plan and move towards
implementation we are still talking. MOVE FORWARD !!!
4/2/2019 8:42 AM
14 I am strongly opposed to the multi-family housing plan along Elm View Rd. As a resident of the
Hunting Hills community I see that the proposed structures would encroach into the buffer zone
surrounding it, which should absolutely be re-evaluated. My neighbors and I moved to this
community for the privacy and aesthetic appeal of single family homes. The structures you
propose would destroy that. The plan also proposes to remove the homes of at least 2 families that
currently reside in Zone I. From a financial perspective, you may also want to consider the
difficulty of renting apartments located in a narrow valley with minimal daily sunlight (Zone I of the
plan).
4/1/2019 8:14 PM
15 What land will be provided to existing restaurants for spaces to relocate... example Bellacino’s is
totally taken out of the picture... where will they be relocated????
4/1/2019 5:31 PM
16 The plan shows strong support for public transit, but it is weak on anything that makes this
happen. Transit will not just pop up on its own; it needs to be an integral part of the plan from the
start. It would be far more complex and expensive to add later. The existing rail line is an
IMPORTANT ASSET and is ignored except as a multi-use trail in the future. It is a mainline and
not going away, so conversion to a trail is very unlikely. It would be much better to examine how to
make full use of it as a railroad than wish for the railroad to go away and become a trail! If you box
the rail line in with wall to wall development in the red-outlined zone, there will be no way to use
the rail line for transportation downtown in the future. Admittedly that's a 2030 or beyond item, but
you should be planning for it NOW. A light rail transit line into downtown will be vital to the future
economic success of what you're working on here and it needs to be part of the plan now. It will
need access to the rail right-of-way adjacent to the north boundary of the mall property. SAVE
SPACE FOR IT.
4/1/2019 4:44 PM
17 too much residential 4/1/2019 4:11 PM
18 Everything has to be ADA accessible. Where is the funding coming from for these projects?4/1/2019 12:42 PM
19 The draft plan looks great, and I'm very excited about the project. As this plan develops, it would
be helpful to know the timeline for each phase and how the construction will impact traffic and
access to current areas.
4/1/2019 12:37 PM
20 What happens to the 4 busines that are presently in Madison Square??4/1/2019 12:20 PM
21 The plan looks great! Lots of hard work. Would love to see a friendly, accessible, outdoor space in
addition to new stores and dining options. For example, Short Pump Mall in Richmond has an area
that turns into an ice skating rink in the winter. It would also be neat to provide free outdoor
movies during the summer. Specific businesses that I would love to see come into the area would
be a Home Goods that is not shared with TJMaxx, Sephora or Ulta, a good department store
(Macy's or Nordstrom), coffee shops with drive through, ice cream shops open late for the youth,
and fast casual lunch options. If parking becomes limited I think that the community would respond
well to a parking garage. Thanks!
3/22/2019 9:17 AM
22 A lot of good data was collected!3/22/2019 8:57 AM
23 I am in love with this plan but it is not Roanoke. This is something that you would find in a thriving
city like Greenville, SC, Charlotte or even Myrtle Beach. But Roanoke does not want to change
and I have no hope that the citizens or Supervisors of Roanoke County will approve this Plan.
They will wring their hands on this until the Plan falls apart and Tanglewood will hang out there to
wither and die. I applaud all the creators and experts that worked on this plan; it is a work of art.
But there is no hope to get this approved by the old guard of Roanoke.
3/18/2019 2:58 PM
24 Fantastic Idea 3/16/2019 6:14 PM
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25 Heavy traffic will always be a concern for me, but the plans sound terrific. It will bring re-vitalization
to an under utilized and tired looking part of town. Very ambitious.
3/16/2019 8:38 AM
26 Let's get it going as fast as possible!3/15/2019 4:10 PM
27 I think that the Plan is very ambitious and includes all the right elements (connectivity, landscaping,
public spaces, mixed uses, etc.) for creating a vibrant community. However, I do not feel that the
development scenarios presented for Tanglewood Mall, Old Country Plaza or Madison Square are
truly realistic for development. In addition, they do not implement the design principles advocated
for a Town Center. First, there is too much surface parking and not enough common greenspace
to "attract the kind of density that the County and residents want. Second, there should be a
transitional development scenario for each site that begins to redevelop the existing configuration
into the desired product. (1) The Tanglewood Mall scenario begins to do this, but has new
development in the very back (in a black hole so to speak). This is an extremely undesirable and
invisible location and has always been an issue for retail and activity. Start at the front! Put in the
green infrastructure and some of the additional buildings (e.g. a parking garage that is wrapped on
the exterior with new retail, restaurants, entertainment, and housing). (2) Old Country Plaza - build
on the existing buildings and infill development; add greenspace and structured parking. Tearing
down existing buildings is not realistic. Use them to create what you want and build upon them. (3)
As for Madison Square, I like the new road connection. However, again, there is too much surface
parking! The design principles and strategies are all excellent! I just think that the scenarios do not
implement them like they should. The County has one chance to get this vision going and
supported by residents and businesses. The outreach has been great; the design principles are
outstanding; staff efforts are meritorious; however, the implementation and scenario build out
recommendations seem to have gone astray. I'd be happy to talk more with you if you'd like 540-
354-1918.
3/15/2019 12:49 PM
28 We're Cave Spring residents, and I really love the plans that have been proposed - we need an
area/environment like this in 24018! Great job!! I like the structure for the updated zones for • Old
Country Plaza • Madison Square • Tanglewood Mall Especially like the outdoor mall area, the
multi-use trail, the outdoor splash zone for kids - the whole vibe of the welcoming neighborhood
feel - complete with shopping, restaurants, brewery, etc. Thank you and looking forward to
enjoying this new, renovated space with my family!
3/15/2019 10:54 AM
29 To attract a skilled, diverse, and creative workforce we will have to provide the same things other
areas, such as Silicone Valley, have to offer these same people. Such as electric vehicle charging
and solar on the roof as well as what we have that is unique to the Roanoke Valley. Putting in
infrastructure for these things would be much less expensive to install during construction than it
will be later.
3/15/2019 10:25 AM
30 I love the plan! I live close to the 419 Town Center area and my only question is: "can we get this
started sooner?" My family and I are very excited about the updating of the area, more pedestrian
and bike friendly, etc.
3/15/2019 9:53 AM
31 My first thoughts in looking at the Draft Plan: 1) As usual, we aging baby boomers make up most
of the attendees at public meetings and younger people have more to gain by the improvements in
question! 2) While my concerns about stormwater management are addresses, I'd love for
Roanoke to take this to the next level with the encouragement of rain gardens in the landscaping
and a greater percentage of pervious solutions to the massive paved area now in existence. 3)
Landscaping requirements could include pollinator-friendly, non-invasive and local plants. 4)
Lighting should be guided by recommendations from the IDA (International Dark-Sky Association)
to minimize glare and over-lighting. All of these things could elevate Roanoke to an elite standard
of development.
3/15/2019 9:34 AM
32 Like it. Key to the development is allowing higher density mixed-use development for current
property owners under the new zoning designations (core), etc. The new zoning designation or
overlay district will provide the necessary incentive to the current and prospective developers to
build out the properties such as Tanglewood Mall in accordance with the desired pan. No matter
what we project in this plan, it will need to be tempered by what the market wants. What is relevant
today, might not be relevant in 10 or 15 years. So there should be flexibility built into the plan to
allow for these variances.
3/15/2019 8:52 AM
33 1. I would like to see 419 traffic congestion to be un-congested. I always go thru hunting hills to
avoid traffic. 2. The “downtown” would be so nice. I also would like to see walking trails around it 3.
Pedestrians bridge or better crossings with flashing lights on 419
3/6/2019 9:42 AM
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Philip Thompson - [EXTERNAL] - Re: Reimagine 419: Planning Commission Public Hearing
March 5th
From:Charles Beck <chasncris52@aol.com>
To:<pthompson@roanokecountyva.gov>
Date:2/20/2019 2:07 PM
Subject:[EXTERNAL] - Re: Reimagine 419: Planning Commission Public Hearing March 5th
Mr Thompson,
Thank you for your invitation to the March 5th gathering. I fwded this to several neighbors living here in
Jefferson Hills. (Ogden and Colonial are our entrance and exits.) I wasn't sure if all my neighbors are still
on your E-mail list.
With this new big development called Woodland Hills going up so fast, (off Ogden), and across from already
very populated Pebble Creek, Honeywood and Windward , it seems traffic lights could be a big problem. It
seemed to have taken forever for Virginia Western College to get that one traffic light they did have. Or is
that what all the round abouts are about?
Maybe just some things for you folks to have answers for at the March 5 meeting.
Thank you for all you do,
Christine Beck (45 years, same place in Jefferson Hills.)
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From: Philip Thompson <pthompson@roanokecountyva.gov>
To: chasncris52 <chasncris52@aol.com>
Sent: Wed, Feb 20, 2019 12:01 pm
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Philip Thompson - [EXTERNAL] - Re: Recap: Reimagine 419 Planning Commission Public
Hearing
From:Evelyn Slone <eslone@hillstudio.com>
To:<pthompson@roanokecountyva.gov>
Date:3/15/2019 12:59 PM
Subject:[EXTERNAL] - Re: Recap: Reimagine 419 Planning Commission Public Hearing
Phil -
I'm sorry that I haven't been as active in the 419 Plan as I would like, but I have been
following it. I did take a look at the draft plan and have some comments. I took the
survey and provided my name and phone number. I'd be happy to talk with you more if
you feel that it will be beneficial. In general, I think all the right pieces are in the plan,
but feel that the proposed development scenarios do not implement the design
recommendations for a town center. In particular, there is too much surface parking and
not enough greenspace or desirable attractions for development. Also, the
redevelopment of Tanglewood Mall in the rear as an initial strategy really has me
baffled.
I know how hard you and other County staff have worked on this. Let me know if you
want to talk through some of my comments or suggestions. I'm retired now and only
working on select projects for Hill Studio, so I have more time.
Evie
Evelyn A. Slone, FAICP LEED AP
Senior Fellow
Hill Studio
Planning - Landscape Architecture - Architecture - Historic Preservation
120 West Campbell Avenue
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
540.354.1918 (Cell)
www.hillstudio.com
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From:Robert Farmer <refarmer@cox.net>
To:<pthompson@roanokecountyva.gov>
Date:4/2/2019 12:27 PM
Subject:[EXTERNAL] - Re: Comment on the draft 419 Town Center Plan by Friday!
Tesla is going to put an electric car charger in the Roanoke area. What could be a better address than
Electric Road. Might get charging just for asking. :-) https://www.tesla.com/findus
Best
Robert E Farmer
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DRAFT 419 Town Center Plan - Comments
Development - General
• I think it’s a great idea to grow Roanoke County (OC-3)
• Looks like a place I would love to shop, eat and enjoy the scenery. I would live to see an
Olive Garden Restaurant located here, Designer Outlets and outdoor rental booths for
local artist to display and sale their artwork.I already receive updates and the monthly
newsletter. Thanks (OC-4)
• This is a prime opportunity to do this town center correctly. Think outside the box. Be
creative. A mixture of quality stores that fit the demographics (gap, j crew, old navy,
belk, boutiques, home goods etc etc) along with some cafes/small restaurants, and a nice
imax/movie theatre etc. We don’t want to same old mediocracy that the area tends to
receive. Also, please make it appealing to the eye. That area is in desperate need for some
visual enlightenment. Please don’t just do the basic make over and call it a day. (OC-5)
• I would also love to see new restaurants in our area like QDOBA, Cheesecake Factory,
etc. Restaurants like these aren't anywhere near the valley and would attract visitors from
other localities to our area. (OC-7)
• We need street frontage development first like Valley View Mall did over 10 years ago in
“The District”. Valley View brought in Carrabba’s, Cheddars, Abuelo’s, and Panera
Bread that sparked activity on that previously dead side of the mall parking lot.
Tanglewood Mall, Old Country Plaza, and Madison Square should try to do the same
with restaurants and shops already in the region (NRV, Lynchburg), but not Roanoke
such as Chili’s, Qdoba, Cracker Barrel, Panda Express, a full Homegoods, Hobby Lobby,
etc. All of this new commercial would draw the demand for middle/upper middle class
residential to the area, which is what the plan’s market outlook on rent prices calls for.
Considering these chains are already in the region I’m sure the market of South
Roanoke/SW County would hold most of them very well. I like the idea of a movie
theatre on the Tanglewood Mall site, but it should be a mixed theatre like Franks in
Blacksburg with a bowling alley, arcade, restaurant, and bar to bring more to the area.
Before getting too deep in the plan, redeveloping properties such as Speedee, Ragazzis,
Steger Creek, JC Penney etc. should be looked at ASAP by Roanoke County. These large
vacancies are becoming an eyesore to the community and don’t give much hope for the
area. I like renaming the area to a Town Center like Short Pump, but I think Tanglewood
Town Center or South County Town Center would be more appropriate with locals and
guests than the 419 Town Center. Although the Roanoke Valley might not be large
enough, looking at regional draw franchises like Dave and Busters / Top Golf could be
good teen/adult entertainment spaces. South Peak should have something built next to
Texas Roadhouse that finally fills out that portion of the hill. (OC-10)
• What land will be provided to existing restaurants for spaces to relocate... example
Bellacino’s is totally taken out of the picture... where will they be relocated???? (OC-15)
• What happens to the 4 busines that are presently in Madison Square?? (OC-20)
• Specific businesses that I would love to see come into the area would be a Home Goods
that is not shared with TJMaxx, Sephora or Ulta, a good department store (Macy's or
Nordstrom), coffee shops with drive through, ice cream shops open late for the youth,
2
and fast casual lunch options. If parking becomes limited I think that the community
would respond well to a parking garage. Thanks! (OC-21)
• I think that the Plan is very ambitious and includes all the right elements (connectivity,
landscaping, public spaces, mixed uses, etc.) for creating a vibrant community. However,
I do not feel that the development scenarios presented for Tanglewood Mall, Old Country
Plaza or Madison Square are truly realistic for development. In addition, they do not
implement the design principles advocated for a Town Center. First, there is too much
surface parking and not enough common greenspace to "attract the kind of density that
the County and residents want. Second, there should be a transitional development
scenario for each site that begins to redevelop the existing configuration into the desired
product. (1) The Tanglewood Mall scenario begins to do this, but has new development
in the very back (in a black hole so to speak). This is an extremely undesirable and
invisible location and has always been an issue for retail and activity. Start at the front!
Put in the green infrastructure and some of the additional buildings (e.g. a parking garage
that is wrapped on the exterior with new retail, restaurants, entertainment, and housing).
(2) Old Country Plaza – build on the existing buildings and infill development; add
greenspace and structured parking. Tearing down existing buildings is not realistic. Use
them to create what you want and build upon them. (3) As for Madison Square, I like the
new road connection. However, again, there is too much surface parking! The design
principles and strategies are all excellent! I just think that the scenarios do not implement
them like they should. The County has one chance to get this vision going and supported
by residents and businesses. The outreach has been great; the design principles are
outstanding; staff efforts are meritorious; however, the implementation and scenario build
out recommendations seem to have gone astray. I'd be happy to talk more with you if
you'd like 540-354-1918. (OC-27, Email)
• We're Cave Spring residents, and I really love the plans that have been proposed - we
need an area/environment like this in 24018! Great job!! I like the structure for the
updated zones for • Old Country Plaza • Madison Square • Tanglewood Mall Especially
like the outdoor mall area, the multi-use trail, the outdoor splash zone for kids - the whole
vibe of the welcoming neighborhood feel - complete with shopping, restaurants, brewery,
etc. Thank you and looking forward to enjoying this new, renovated space with my
family! (OC-28)
• Like it. Key to the development is allowing higher density mixed-use development for
current property owners under the new zoning designations (core), etc. The new zoning
designation or overlay district will provide the necessary incentive to the current and
prospective developers to build out the properties such as Tanglewood Mall in
accordance with the desired pan. No matter what we project in this plan, it will need to be
tempered by what the market wants. What is relevant today, might not be relevant in 10
or 15 years. So there should be flexibility built into the plan to allow for these variances.
(OC-32)
• Tesla is going to put an electric car charger in the Roanoke area. What could be a better
address than Electric Road. Might get charging just for asking. :-)
https://www.tesla.com/findus (Email)
Development – Tanglewood Mall
• … leave Tanglewood alone … (OC-2)
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• I personally think it is taking entirely to long to come up with a plan to do something with
this mall. A plan should of been in place when it was bought. SW County is the nicest
area in Roanoke and we are the ones suffering from lack there of businesses and
storefronts. (OC-8)
• …and bring more stores to tanglewood. Remember as a kid in the 80s how popular
tanglewood once was (OC-9)
• I really like the revised draft and how you incorporated the suggestions from the
community. It would be great to have a town center that was walkable, where you could
live, work and shop and it be environmentally friendly. Hopefully, the new draft will help
more retail merchants and restaurants come to the area and prompt property owners and
developers to invest into the revitalization of the Tanglewood Mall. That is something
Southwest County and all of Roanoke needs. Only thing better, would be if it could be
done faster. (OC-11)
Housing
• What about low-income apartments? (PH)
• Seems like a lot of mid to upscale apartments/condos. Are studies showing that there is a
need for that many apartments at that price point? I would be a shame to use the space on
so many and not be able to fill them. (OC-6)
• I am strongly opposed to the multi-family housing plan along Elm View Rd. As a
resident of the Hunting Hills community I see that the proposed structures would
encroach into the buffer zone surrounding it, which should absolutely be re-evaluated.
My neighbors and I moved to this community for the privacy and aesthetic appeal of
single-family homes. The structures you propose would destroy that. The plan also
proposes to remove the homes of at least 2 families that currently reside in Zone I. From
a financial perspective, you may also want to consider the difficulty of renting apartments
located in a narrow valley with minimal daily sunlight (Zone I of the plan). (OC-14)
• too much residential (OC-17)
Miscellaneous
• It is time to stop talking, studying and start doing. All talk and no do seems to be a
consistent theme in the Roanoke Valley, while other municipalities develop a plan and
move towards implementation we are still talking. MOVE FORWARD !!! (OC-13)
• Everything has to be ADA accessible. Where is the funding coming from for these
projects? (OC-18)
• A lot of good data was collected! (OC-22)
• I am in love with this plan but it is not Roanoke. This is something that you would find in
a thriving city like Greenville, SC, Charlotte or even Myrtle Beach. But Roanoke does
not want to change and I have no hope that the citizens or Supervisors of Roanoke
County will approve this Plan. They will wring their hands on this until the Plan falls
apart and Tanglewood will hang out there to wither and die. I applaud all the creators and
experts that worked on this plan; it is a work of art. But there is no hope to get this
approved by the old guard of Roanoke. (OC-23)
• Fantastic Idea (OC-24
• Let's get it going as fast as possible! (OC-26)
4
Natural Resources/Green Space/Environment
• … the plan to build up is not in keeping with the reasoning behind the ordinance Roanoke
County has had to preserve its natural beauty. Please keep that in mind. (OC-1)
• I also love the idea of adding more green areas to the 419 Town Center. Not only are
these better for the environment, but it shows a level of care from the county and is much
better looking than concrete and asphalt. (OC-7)
• The plan looks great! Lots of hard work. Would love to see a friendly, accessible, outdoor
space in addition to new stores and dining options. For example, Short Pump Mall in
Richmond has an area that turns into an ice skating rink in the winter. It would also be
neat to provide free outdoor movies during the summer. (OC-21)
• My first thoughts in looking at the Draft Plan: 1) As usual, we aging baby boomers make
up most of the attendees at public meetings and younger people have more to gain by the
improvements in question! 2) While my concerns about stormwater management are
addresses, I'd love for Roanoke to take this to the next level with the encouragement of
rain gardens in the landscaping and a greater percentage of pervious solutions to the
massive paved area now in existence. 3)Landscaping requirements could include
pollinator-friendly, non-invasive and local plants. 4)Lighting should be guided by
recommendations from the IDA (International Dark-Sky Association) to minimize glare
and over-lighting. All of these things could elevate Roanoke to an elite standard of
development. (OC-31)
Transportation/Infrastructure
• Glad there is more ADA Transportation in the Plan (PH)
• Where is the money going to come from? (PH)
• I would love to see the traffic patterns improved to reduce traffic back up on Electric
Road. (OC-7)
• I like the idea, but hope the traffic congestion gets fixed 1st (OC-9)
• We need to include in the plan the infrastructure for a smooth transition to electric
transportation and distributed energy production. Much more cost effective up front than
retrofit. (OC-12)
• The plan shows strong support for public transit, but it is weak on anything that makes
this happen. Transit will not just pop up on its own; it needs to be an integral part of the
plan from the start. It would be far more complex and expensive to add later. The existing
rail line is an IMPORTANT ASSET and is ignored except as a multi-use trail in the
future. It is a mainline and not going away, so conversion to a trail is very unlikely. It
would be much better to examine how to make full use of it as a railroad than wish for
the railroad to go away and become a trail! If you box the rail line in with wall to wall
development in the red-outlined zone, there will be no way to use the rail line for
transportation downtown in the future. Admittedly that's a 2030 or beyond item, but you
should be planning for it NOW. A light rail transit line into downtown will be vital to the
future economic success of what you're working on here and it needs to be part of the
plan now. It will need access to the rail right-of-way adjacent to the north boundary of the
mall property. SAVE SPACE FOR IT. (OC-16)
5
• The draft plan looks great, and I'm very excited about the project. As this plan develops,
it would be helpful to know the timeline for each phase and how the construction will
impact traffic and access to current areas. (OC-19)
• Heavy traffic will always be a concern for me, but the plans sound terrific. It will bring
re-vitalization to an under utilized and tired looking part of town. Very ambitious. (OC-
25)
• To attract a skilled, diverse, and creative workforce we will have to provide the same
things other areas, such as Silicone Valley, have to offer these same people. Such as
electric vehicle charging and solar on the roof as well as what we have that is unique to
the Roanoke Valley. Putting in infrastructure for these things would be much less
expensive to install during construction than it will be later. (OC-29)
• I love the plan! I live close to the 419 Town Center area and my only question is: "can we
get this started sooner?" My family and I are very excited about the updating of the area,
more pedestrian and bike friendly, etc.(OC-30)
• 1. I would like to see 419 traffic congestion to be un-congested. I always go thru hunting
hills to avoid traffic. 2. The “downtown” would be so nice. I also would like to see
walking trails around it 3. Pedestrians bridge or better crossings with flashing lights on
419 (OC-33)
• With this new big development called Woodland Hills going up so fast, (off Ogden), and
across from already very populated Pebble Creek, Honeywood and Windward , it seems
traffic lights could be a big problem. It seemed to have taken forever for Virginia
Western College to get that one traffic light they did have. Or is that what all the round
abouts are about? (Email)
Notes:
OC – Online Comment
PH – Public Hearing Comment
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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: July 23, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance authorizing the granting of temporary an d
permanent easements to the Town of Vinton on property
owned by the County of Roanoke (Tax Map No. 060.11-04-
17.00.0000) for the purpose of completing the Glade Creek
Greenway Phase 2 project
SUBMITTED BY: Doug Blount
Director of Parks Recreation and Tourism
APPROVED BY: Daniel R. O’Donnell
County Administrator
ISSUE:
The Town of Vinton has requested permanent and temporary easements for Phase 2 of
the Glade Creek Greenway proposed between Walnut Avenue and Gus Nicks
Boulevard.
BACKGROUND:
The 2018 Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan identifies the Glade Creek Greenway as a
future bicycle and pedestrian trail linking the Roanoke River Greenway to the Blue
Ridge Parkway. The Glade Creek Greenway is an important recreational amenity for the
Town of Vinton and Roanoke County that will provide residents with connectivity to the
existing Tinker Creek and Roanoke River Greenways, as well as Vinyard and Gearhart
Parks.
Phase 1 of the Glade Creek Greenway, from Virginia Avenue to Walnut Avenue, was
completed in July 2017. The Town has been awarded a Transportation Alternatives
Grant for the construction of Phase 2 of the Glade Creek Greenway, from Walnut
Avenue to Gus Nicks Boulevard. Phase 2 will be located along Glade Creek on Town -
and County-owned properties. An 80-foot wide permanent greenway easement was
donated by Roanoke County to the Town on April 12, 2016, on Tax Parcel 60.11 -04-
17.00-0000 recorded in the Roanoke County Circuit Court as Instrument No.
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201604318.
In addition to the existing greenway easement along the creek, additional easements
have been requested by the Town that include trailhead parking areas, drainage and
temporary construction easements. The donation of the greenway easements by
Roanoke County will serve as an in-kind match for the Project. The project will include
3,060 linear feet of trail, a trailhead at Gus Nicks Boulevard and a crossing under the
Norfolk Southern Railroad trestle with an overhead protection shelter. The anticipated
advertisement date for construction is fall of 2019 with construction beginning in the
winter of 2019 or 2020.
The regional greenway system has been strongly supported by citizens, businesses,
civic organizations and local governments. As such, the Roanoke Valley Greenway
Commission made the Glade Creek Greenway its number three priority in the 2018
Update to the Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan. Greenways were also strongly
supported by Roanoke County citizens during development of the Department of Parks,
Recreation and Tourism Comprehensive Parks Master Plan, completed in 2007. The
residents of Roanoke County identified greenways as a “High Priority Need” for facilities
and amenities desired in our community.
DISCUSSION:
The Town is requesting the following easements on the subject parcel ident ified as Tax
Parcel 60.11-04-17.00.0000, owned by the County of Roanoke and located within the
Town of Vinton:
1. A PERMANENT GREENWAY EASEMENT, consisting of 15,073 square feet
(0.346 acre), more or less, for the Town of Vinton to construct, improve, op erate,
inspect, use, monitor, maintain, repair, or replace a Public Access Trail, including
a parking lot, as depicted on that certain plat titled “Plat Creating Permanent
Greenway Easement, (2) Permanent Drainage Easements, 15’ Temporary
Construction Easement, Affecting Tax Map # 60.11-04-17.00 Being Conveyed to
Town of Vinton,” prepared and sealed by Neil Avery Martin, dated April 26, 2019
(attached hereto as “Exhibit A).
2. A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT, consisting of 1196 square feet,
(0.027 acre), more or less, for the Town of Vinton as shown on the aforesaid
Exhibit A. The Temporary Construction Easement shall automatically expire upon
completion of construction or substantial completion.
3. A PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT, consisting of 100 square feet, (0.002
acre), more or less, for the Town of Vinton to construct, install, improve, operate,
inspect, use, maintain, and repair or replace a drainage facility, together with
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related improvements, together with the right of ingress and egress ther eto from
a public road, as set forth on Exhibit A.
4. A PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT, consisting of 381 square feet, (0.009
acre), more or less, for the Town of Vinton to construct, install, improve, operate,
inspect, use, maintain, and repair or replace a drainage facility, together with
related improvements, together with the right of ingress and egress thereto from
a public road, as set forth on Exhibit A.
The property currently includes the bus garage and parking area for Roanoke County
Schools. The proposed greenway will not impact these uses. Additionally, the property
is used by the Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Athletic Division for
football, baseball and soccer fields. The proposed greenway will have minimal impact to
these uses; however, an athletic field and scoreboard may need to be relocated on the
property.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no fiscal impacts anticipated by Roanoke County. The plat was prepared by
the Town of Vinton’s engineering consultant, Hurt & Proffitt, and funded through the
VDOT Transportation Alternatives Program. The deed of easement was prepared by
the Roanoke County Attorney’s Office. Design, permitting, construction and
maintenance of the greenway will be the Town of Vinton’s responsibility.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance, deed of easement and plat and setting a
second reading and public hearing for August 27, 2019.
Prepared by:
Peter S. Lubeck, Senior Assistant County Attorney (VSB #71223)
Roanoke County Attorney’s Office
5204 Bernard Drive; P.O. Box 29800
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
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Exemption claimed: Grantor and Grantee are exempted from recordation taxes
and fees pursuant to §58.1-811(A)(3), §58.1-811(C)(4), 17.1-266, and 17.1-279(E),
Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
Parcel Identification No.: 60.11-04-17.00-0000
Property Owner: Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County
THIS DEED OF EASEMENT, is entered into this _____ day of __________________
2019, by the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, hereinafter referred to as
the “Grantor”, and the TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA, a political subdivision of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, hereinafter called “Grantee,” with an address of 311 S. Pollard Street,
Vinton, Virginia 24179.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Glade Creek Greenway is a developing bicycle and pedestrian trail
identified in the regionally approved 2018 Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan endorsed by the City
of Roanoke, Counties of Roanoke and Botetourt, City of Salem, and Town of Vinton; and
WHEREAS, the Grantor on April 12, 2016, previously granted the Grantee an 80 foot wide
Perpetual Greenway Easement on Tax Map Parcel No. 60.11-04-17.00-0000, as recorded in
Roanoke County Circuit Court Instrument No. 201604318;
WHEREAS, an additional perpetual greenway easement and two separate drainage
easements are needed for Phase 2 of the Glade Creek Greenway, hereinafter referred to as “Public
Access Trail”, across portions of the Grantor’s propert y located at 156 Highland Road and
designated as Roanoke County Tax Map Parcel No. 60.11-04-17.00-0000, containing 11.335
acres, more or less, situated in the Vinton Magisterial District, Roanoke County and Town of
Vinton, Virginia; and
Prepared by:
Peter S. Lubeck, Senior Assistant County Attorney (VSB #71223)
Roanoke County Attorney’s Office
5204 Bernard Drive; P.O. Box 29800
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
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WHEREAS, Grantee has requested, and the Grantor has agreed to, the conveyance of a
new perpetual greenway easement, totaling 15,073 square feet, or 0.346 acres, herein referred to
as “Greenway Easement,” to the Grantee for the purpose of installing and maintaining a greenway
and parking area for users of the Glade Creek Greenway; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee has requested, and the Grantor has agreed to, the conveyance of
a new 15’ wide temporary construction easement, totaling 1,196 square feet, or 0.027 acre, herein
referred to as “Temporary Construction Easement”, for construction and installation of the
greenway and parking lot; and
WHEREAS, Grantee has requested, and the Grantor has agreed to, the conveyance of two
permanent drainage easements, the first totaling 100 square feet, or 0.002 acres, and the second
totaling 381 square feet, or 0.009 acres, herein referred to as “Permanent Drainage Easements,” to
the Grantee for the installation and maintenance of a drainage system, and to allow for necessary
grading and storage during any phase of construction, reconstruction, repair or replacements of the
improvements to the drainage system.
WHEREAS, the “Greenway Easement,” “Temporary Construction Easement,” and two
“Permanent Drainage Easements” are shown upon the Plat entitled “Exhibit A,” titled “Plat
Creating Permanent Greenway Easement, (2) Permanent Drainage Easements, 15’ Temporary
Construction Easement, Affecting Tax Map # 60.11-04-17.00 Being Conveyed to Town of
Vinton,” and prepared by Neil Avery Martin, dated April 26, 2019.
NOW THEREFORE, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of ONE DOLLAR
($1.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged,
the Grantor hereby GRANTS and CONVEYS with General Warranty and Modern English
Prepared by:
Peter S. Lubeck, Senior Assistant County Attorney (VSB #71223)
Roanoke County Attorney’s Office
5204 Bernard Drive; P.O. Box 29800
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
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Covenants of Title unto the Grantee, its successor and assigns, the following easements, on
property located at 156 Highland Road (Roanoke County Tax Map Parcel No. 60.11-04-17.00-
0000) in the Vinton Magisterial District, County of Roanoke and Town of Vinton, Virginia, to wit:
1) A PERMANENT GREENWAY EASEMENT, consisting of 15,073 square feet (0.346
acre), more or less, to construct, improve, operate, inspect, use, monitor, maintain,
repair, or replace a Public Access Trail, including a parking lot, as depicted on that
certain plat titled “Plat Creating Permanent Greenway Easement, (2) Permanent
Drainage Easements, 15’ Temporary Construction Easement, Affecting Tax Map #
60.11-04-17.00 Being Conveyed to Town of Vinton,” prepared and sealed by Neil
Avery Martin, dated April 26, 2019 (attached hereto as “Exhibit A).
2) A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT, consisting of 1,196 square feet,
(0.027 acre), more or less, as shown on the aforesaid Exhibit A. The Temporary
Construction Easement shall automatically expire upon completion of construction or
substantial completion.
3) A PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT, consisting of 100 square feet, (0.002
acre), more or less, to construct, install, improve, operate, inspect, use, maintain, and
repair or replace a drainage facility, together with related improvements, together with
the right of ingress and egress thereto from a public road, as set forth on Exhibit A.
4) A PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT, consisting of 381 square feet, (0.009
acre), more or less, to construct, install, improve, operate, inspect, use, maintain, and
repair or replace a drainage facility, together with related improvements, together with
the right of ingress and egress thereto from a public road, as set forth on Exhibit A.
Said easements shall be subject to the terms and conditions stated below.
1. Grantor hereby grants to Grantee and the general public free access to and use of
the Public Access Trail within the Permanent Greenway Easement subject to the
laws and ordinances of Roanoke County, for the purposes including but not limited
to: walking, jogging, hiking, bicycle riding, horseback riding, and nature study.
There shall be no access by Grantee or the public at-large granted by this Permanent
Greenway Easement to any property of the Grantor other than the Permanent
Greenway Easement and Public Access Trail. The general public shall have no right
to construct or improve any portion of the Permanent Easements and Public Access
Trail.
Prepared by:
Peter S. Lubeck, Senior Assistant County Attorney (VSB #71223)
Roanoke County Attorney’s Office
5204 Bernard Drive; P.O. Box 29800
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
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2. Public access with any type of motor vehicle, including but not limited to
motorcycles, four-wheel drives, motor bikes, mopeds, ATVs, and snowmobiles,
shall be prohibited, except to the extent vehicles are necessary for accessibility
(Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), construction, inspection, emergency
calls, maintenance, or reconstruction of the Public Access Trail within the
Permanent Greenway and Drainage Easements by the Grantee.
3. Grantor shall retain the right to use the land subject to the Permanent Easements in
any manner which shall not interfere with the use and enjoyment of said Easements
for recreational access to the Public Access Trail.
4. Grantor shall not erect any building, fence, sign, guardrail, or other structure over
the Permanent Easements so as to render the Easements inaccessible, except that
fences and gates may be erected and/ or maintained with the mutual consent of the
Grantor and Grantee. In the event that this covenant is violated, Grantee shall not
be obligated to repair, replace, or otherwise be responsible for such improvements
if damaged or removed.
5. There shall be no excavation or dredging, or dumping of ashes, garbage, waste,
brush or other unsightly or offensive material on the Easement or Public Access
Trail.
6. Any construction by the Grantor of roads or driveways within the Easement area or
crossing the Public Access Trail must be approved by the Grantee and designed in
coordination with the Grantee to facilitate a safe and convenient crossing of the
road by Public Access Trail users.
7. The Grantee agrees to restore and repair any actual damage to Grantor’s property
that may be directly caused by the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of
said project except as hereinafter provided. The Grantor agree that the Grantee will
not be expected to restore the property to the identical original condition, but rather
as near thereto as is practicable, and that the Grantor will cooperate with the Grantee
in effectuating such restoration.
8. Grantee shall have the perpetual right to install and maintain improvements, the
right of go on, over and upon the said Permanent Easements for the purposes of
installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing the improvements necessary for the
Public Access Trail, for as long as it holds the Easement rights hereunder.
9. It is expressly agreed between the parties hereto that the Grantee and its agents have
the right to inspect the easements herein granted and to cut, clear, and remove all
trees, shrubbery, undergrowth, obstructions, or improvements lying within, upon,
or adjacent to said easements that in any way endanger or interfere with the proper
use of the same.
Prepared by:
Peter S. Lubeck, Senior Assistant County Attorney (VSB #71223)
Roanoke County Attorney’s Office
5204 Bernard Drive; P.O. Box 29800
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
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10. There shall be no removal, destruction, or cutting of trees within the Permanent
Easements except as may be performed by Grantee or its agent for maintenance of
the Public Access Trail, reduction of hazard, flood control, good husbandry
practice, or prevention or treatment of diseases without the consent of Grantor,
which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
11. Grantor shall have no maintenance responsibility whatsoever of the Public Access
Trail within the Permanent Greenway Easement.
12. Grantee may erect within the Easement markers, kiosks, litter receptacles, vehicle
control barriers, benches, bridges, signage, fences, and gates, as deemed necessary
for preservation of the Easement, use of the Public Access Trail, and safety of the
Public Access Trail users. No other building or above grade structure shall be
constructed by Grantee or Grantor without written permission of Grantor.
13. Grantee shall not deny Grantor access to the Public Access Trail or Easement.
14. Grantee agrees that the Easement shall not be open to the public until such time as
construction of the Public Access Trail is completed.
15. Grantor agrees that the terms, conditions, and restrictions of this Easement will be
inserted by it in any subsequent deed or other legal instrument by which it divests
itself of either the fee simple title to, or of its possessory interest in, the subject
property.
16. The parties confirm and agree that Grantee may convey, transfer, and assign this
Easement and its interest and rights acquired herein to a governmental or public
entity for construction, operation, and maintenance of the Glade Creek Greenway.
17. The parties acknowledge that members of the public may use the above-described
parking area for greenway purposes as well as other recreational activities that may
be held on the property at 156 Highland Rd (Tax Map No. 060.11-04-17.00-0000).
18. Should Grantee or its assigns cease to develop, operate, or maintain the Public
Access Trail, Grantor may request that the Easement be vacated.
19. The grant and provision of this Deed of Easements shall constitute a covenant
running with the land for the benefit of the Grantee, its successors and assigns
forever.
WITNESS the following signatures and seals:
Prepared by:
Peter S. Lubeck, Senior Assistant County Attorney (VSB #71223)
Roanoke County Attorney’s Office
5204 Bernard Drive; P.O. Box 29800
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
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GRANTOR:
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
__________________________________ (SEAL)
By: Daniel R. O’Donnell
County Administrator
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA )
COUNTY OF ROANOKE ) to-wit
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of _____________
2019, by Daniel R. O’Donnell, County Administrator, on behalf of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, Grantor.
_______________________________________
Notary Public
Commission expires: ______________________
Registration No.: _________________________
Approved as to form:
________________________________
Peter S. Lubeck, Sr. Asst County Attorney
Prepared by:
Peter S. Lubeck, Senior Assistant County Attorney (VSB #71223)
Roanoke County Attorney’s Office
5204 Bernard Drive; P.O. Box 29800
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
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GRANTEE:
THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
VINTON, VIRGINIA
___________________________________ (SEAL)
By: Barry W. Thompson
Town Manager
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA )
COUNTY OF ROANOKE ) to-wit
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of _____________
2019, by Barry W. Thompson, Town Manager, on behalf of the Town Council of Vinton, Virginia,
Grantee.
_______________________________________
Notary Public
Commission expires: _____________________
Registration No.: ________________________
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2019
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE GRANTING OF PERMANENT AND
TEMPORARY EASEMENTS TO THE TOWN OF VINTON ON
PROPERTY OWNED BY THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE (TAX MAP NO.
60.11-04-17.00-0000) FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLETING THE
GLADE CREEK GREENWAY PHASE 2 PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Glade Creek Greenway is identified in the 2018 update to the
Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan, endorsed by the Cities of Roanoke and Salem,
Counties of Roanoke and Botetourt, and the Town of Vinton, as a future bicycle and
pedestrian trail linking the Roanoke River Greenway to the Blue Ridge Parkway; and
WHEREAS, the Glade Creek Greenway is an important recreational amenity for
the Town of Vinton and Roanoke County that will provide residents with connectivity to
the existing Tinker Creek and Roanoke River Greenways, as well as Vin eyard and
Gearhart Parks; and
WHEREAS, Phase 2 of the Glade Creek Greenway is a ten feet (10’) wide,
shared use trail beginning at Walnut Avenue in the Town of Vinton and ending at Gus
Nicks Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, on April 12, 2016 the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County
(hereinafter referred to as "County") granted an eighty foot (80’) greenway easement on
Tax Map No. 60.11-04-17.00-0000 located at 156 Highland Road for Phase 2 of the
Glade Creek Greenway Project, as recorded in Roanoke County Circuit Court
Instrument No. 201604318; and
WHEREAS, the Town has requested and it is proposed that the County approve
additional permanent and temporary easements across the subject property located at
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156 Highland Road (Tax Map No. 60.11 -04-17.00-0000) to complete Phase 2 of the
Glade Creek Greenway Project; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter directs that the
acquisition and conveyance of real estate interests be accomplished by ordinance; the
first reading of this ordinance was held on July 23, 2019, and the second reading and
public hearing was held on August 27, 2019.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. The conveyance of the following easements (which are all located at 156
Highland Road (Tax Map No. 60.11-04-17.00-0000)) to the Town of Vinton is
hereby approved:
a. A PERMANENT GREENWAY EASEMENT, consisting of 15,073 square
feet (0.346 acre), more or less, for the Town of Vinton to construct,
improve, operate, inspect, use, monitor, maintain, repair, or replace a
Public Access Trail, including a parking lot.
b. A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT, consisting of
approximately 1196 square feet, (0.027 acre).
c. A PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT, consisting of approximately
100 square feet, (0.002 acre), for the Town of Vinton to construct, install,
improve, operate, inspect, use, maintain, and repair or replace a drainage
facility, together with related improvements, together with the right of
ingress and egress thereto from a public road.
d. A PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT, consisting of 381 square feet,
(0.009 acre), more or less, for the Town of Vinton to construct, install,
improve, operate, inspect, use, maintain, and repair or replace a drainage
facility, together with related improvements, together with the right of
ingress and egress thereto from a public road.
2. That the County Administrator, or Assistant County Administrators, any of whom
may act, is authorized to execute, deliver and record the deeds, and any other
documents on behalf of the County and to take all such further action as deem ed
necessary or desirable in connection with this project. The form of the deed is
hereby approved with such completions, omissions, insertions, and changes as
the County Administrator may approve, whose approval shall be evidenced
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conclusively by the execution and delivery thereof, all of which shall be approved
as to form by the County Attorney.
3. That this ordinance is in full force and effect from and after the date of 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: July 23, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance approving the purchase of +/- 3.26 acres located
on Hollins Road (Tax Map No.. 039.05-02-01.01), Hollins
Magisterial District
SUBMITTED BY: Rob Light
Director of General Services
APPROVED BY: Daniel R. O’Donnell
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Roanoke County staff has negotiated contract terms to acquire a vacant parcel of
approximately 3.26 acres from Ron Kessinger, LLC. The parcel is located on Hollins
Road (Tax Map No. 039.05-02-01.01) and is situated in the Hollins Magisterial District.
The parcel would be part of contiguous properties that include the County’s Fleet
Service Center, recently purchased “cold storage” property at 5285 Hollins Road, and
an additional parcel located at 5305 Hollins Road for which staff has also negotiated
contract terms and is seeking approval in a se parate action for the County Administrator
to execute a purchase agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The County’s approved fiscal year 2020 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes
authorization to commence the first phase of replacement for the County’s Public
Service Center. This project began in fiscal year 2017 with the Board’s direction to
conduct a comprehensive building planning study with an independent A&E firm and
evaluate both feasibility of repurpose for the existing facility and site, and identify
operational and cost-effective alternatives.
The study concluded that renovation of the existing facility or a significant portion of the
existing site was not a feasible alternative due to the location in the flood plain and
significant storm water issues.
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The subsequent project incorporates the redistribution of the functions at the Public
Center at multiple strategic locations. The first phase approved for funding in fiscal year
2020 provides specific project components to include construction and renovation for
relocation of all General Services Department functions, Comm/IT Department shop
and tower maintenance functions, and Finance Department surplus property warehouse
needs to the existing County Fleet Service Center site and adjacent purchased cold
storage property; utilization of land at the existing Public Service Center site outside of
the flood plain for the Community Development Department’s storm water operations;
and, relocation of district shop functions for the Parks, Recreation, and Tourism (PR T)
Department at Green Hill and Walrond Parks.
Additionally, the first phase includes securing future rights or acquiring a property for the
relocation of office, warehouse, equipment and other support functions for Parks,
Recreation, and Tourism (PRT). Subsequent construction for this phase is anticipated
to commence in fiscal year 2023 per the current adopted ten -year Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP).
DISCUSSION:
Authorization for the County Administrator to execute a contract on this parcel and
adjacent warehouse property presented as a separate item for approval will provide a
location for PRT that meets the Department’s service delivery needs, provide a cost -
effective option that includes existing space for warehouse and shop components
compared to new construction costs, and creates overall operational logistical benefits
with other project components.
Specific logistical benefits with existing and already planned phase one project
components related to the Fleet Center include direct access to main tenance and repair
of PRT fleet, the General Services Welding and Small Engine shop that maintains PRT
mowers, tractors, and small engine equipment, wash bay access for equipment
necessary to meet storm water requirements, and access to a County fueling si te that
averages $0.30/gallon less than our retail costs.
In addition, the location of the PRT operation in Hollins will eliminate the need for the
phase I planned district shop at Walrond Park.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The purchase price of the property is $280,000. The County has provided $2,000 to the
owner for a Right of First Refusal on the property that will be applied toward the
purchase price upon contract execution and subsequent closing. The County will also
provide an initial deposit of $5,000 upon contract execution as earnest money that will
be held in escrow pending a 60-day due diligence period for the County to obtain
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necessary environmental studies and any other engineering or site inspections and
tests. The initial deposit is refundable upon cancellation by the County within this
period.
Closing is on or before December 3, 2019. Funding to close is anticipated to be
provided from existing cash sources and reimbursed from the subsequent bond
proceeds. The Board will consider a separate action necessary for bond funding
reimbursement of this or any other project related expense incurred in fiscal year 2020
prior to the receipt of bond proceeds.
There have been no changes since the first reading on June 25, 2019.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the attached ordinance authorizing the County
Administrator to finalize and execute an agreement for the purchase of approximately
3.26 acres (Tax Map No. 039.05-02-01.01) from Ron Kessinger, LLC.
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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, July 23, 2019
ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF +/- 3.26 ACRES
LOCATED ON HOLLINS ROAD (TAX MAP NO. 039.05-02-01.01),
HOLLINS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Ron Kessinger, LLC (the “Owners”) are the owners of +/- 3.26 acres
located on Hollins Road in Roanoke County, Virginia, County of Roanoke Tax Parcel
No. 039.05-02-01.01, in the Hollins Magisterial District; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County has determined that it
is in the public interest to acquire this property adjacent to other properties owned by
the County, including the Fleet Service Center; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors and the Owners negotiated a contract with
a contract price of $280,000, $2,000 of which was paid for a First Right of Refusal and a
$5,000 deposit at the signing of the contract with the remaining $273,000 to be paid in
cash at the closing with funds from the Fiscal Year 2020 Capital Improvement Plan
budget; and
WHEREAS, the contract provides the County with a sixty (60) day due diligence
period (Inspection Period) for surveys, inspections, surface and subsurface
explorations, tests, and other site evaluations and analyses; and
WHEREAS, the contract provides the County with thirty (30) days after the end of
the Inspection Period for title examination and survey; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter directs that the
acquisition and conveyance of real estate interests be accomplished by ordinance; the
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first reading of this ordinance to be held on Ju ne 25, 2019; and the second reading and
public hearing to be held on July 23, 2019.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the acquisition of the +/- 3.26 acres of real estate located on Hollins
Road in Roanoke County, Virginia, the Hollins Magisterial District (Tax Map
No. 039.05-02-01.01) is hereby authorized and approved at the purchase
price of $ 280,000.
2. Funding for the purchase is available for use in the Public Service Center
Replacement Capital Improvement Plan project for Fiscal Year 2019-20.
3. That the County Administrator or Assistant County Administrator are hereby
authorized to execute such documents, including but not limited to the initial
contract and any other incidental documents required for closing and take
such actions on behalf of Roanoke County in this matter as are necessary to
accomplish the acquisition of this real estate, all of which shall be approved
as to form by the County Attorney.
4. That this ordinance is to be in full force and effect upon its passage.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. F.2
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPE RVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: July 23, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance approving the purchase of +/- 2.01 acres located
on Hollins Road (Tax Map No. 039.05-02-02.00), Hollins
Magisterial District
SUBMITTED BY: Rob Light
Director of General Services
APPROVED BY: Daniel R. O’Donnell
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Roanoke County staff has negotiated contract terms to acquire a warehouse facility on
approximately 2.01 acres from Berk, LLC. The parcel is located at 5305 Hollins Road
(Tax Map No. 039.05-02-02.00) and is situated in the Hollins Magisterial District. The
parcel would be part of contiguous properties that include the County’s Fleet Service
Center, recently purchased “cold storage” property at 5285 Hollins Road, and an
additional 3.26 acre parcel on Hollins Road for which staff has also negotiated contract
terms and is seeking approval in a separate action for the County Administrator to
execute a purchase agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The County’s approved fiscal year 2020 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes
authorization to commence the first phase of replacement for the County’s Public
Service Center. This project began in fiscal year 2017 with the Board’s direction to
conduct a comprehensive building planning study with an independent A&E firm and
evaluate both feasibility of repurpose for the existing facility and site, and identify
operational and cost-effective alternatives.
The study concluded that renovation of the existing facility or a significant portion of the
existing site was not a feasible alternative due to the location in the flood plain and
significant storm water issues.
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The subsequent project incorporates the redistribution of the functions at the Public
Center at multiple strategic locations. The first phase approved for funding in fiscal year
2020 provides specific project components to include construction and renovation for
relocation of all General Services Department functions, Comm/IT Department shop
and tower maintenance functions, and Finance Department surplus property warehouse
needs to the existing County Fleet Service Center site and adjacent purchased cold
storage property; utilization of land at the existing Public Service Center site outside of
the flood plain for the Community Development Department’s storm water operations;
and relocation of district shop functions for the Parks, Recreation, and Tourism (PRT)
Department at Green Hill and Walrond Parks.
Additionally, the first phase includes securing future rights or acquiring a property for the
relocation of office, warehouse, equipment, and other support functions for Parks,
Recreation, and Tourism (PRT). Subsequent construction for this phase is anticipated
to commence in fiscal year 2023 per the current adopted ten -year Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP).
DISCUSSION:
Authorization for the County Administrator to execute a contract on this property and
adjacent vacant parcel presented as a separate item for approval will provide a location
for PRT that meets the Department’s service delivery needs, provide a cost -effective
option that includes existing space for warehouse and shop components compared to
new construction costs, and creates overall operational logistical benefits with other
project components.
Specific logistical benefits with existing and already planned phase one project
components related to the Fleet Center include direct access to maintenance and repair
of PRT fleet, the General Services Welding and Small Engine shop that maintains PRT
mowers, tractors, and small engine equipment, wash bay access for equipment
necessary to meet storm water requirements, and access to a County fueling site that
averages $0.30/gallon less than our retail costs.
In addition, the location of the PRT operation in Hollins will eliminate the need for the
phase I planned district shop at Walrond Park.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The purchase price of the property is $720,000. The County has provided $2,000 to the
owner for a Right of First Refusal on the property that will be applied toward the
purchase price upon contract execution and subsequent closing. The County will
provide an initial deposit of $5,000 upon contract execution as earnest money that will
be held in escrow pending a 60-day due diligence period for the County to obtain
necessary environmental studies and any other engineering or site inspections and
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tests. The initial deposit is refundable upon cancellation by the County within this
period.
Closing is on or before December 3, 2019. Funding to close is anticipated to be
provided from existing cash sources and reimbursed from the subsequent bond
proceeds. The Board will consider a separate action necessary for bond funding
reimbursement of this or any other project related expense incurred in fiscal year 2020
prior to the receipt of bond proceeds.
There have been no changes since the first reading on June 25, 2019.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the attached ordinance authorizing the County
Administrator to finalize and execute an agreement for the purchase of approximately
2.01 acres (Tax Map No. 039.05-02-02.00) from Berk, LLC.
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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, JULY 23, 2019
ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF +/- 2.01 ACRES
LOCATED AT 5305 HOLLINS ROAD (TAX MAP NO. 039.05-02-02.00),
HOLLINS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, BERK, LLC (the “Owners”) are the owners of +/- 2.01 acres located
at 5305 Hollins Road in Roanoke County, Virginia, County of Roanoke Tax Parcel No.
039.05-02-02.00, in the Hollins Magisterial District; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County has determined that it
is in the public interest to acquire this property adjacent to the Fleet Service Center; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors and the Owners negotiated a contract with
a contract price of $720,000, $2,000 of which was paid for a First Right of Refusal and a
$5,000 deposit at the signing of the contract, with the remaining $713,000 to be paid in
cash at the closing with funds from the Fiscal Year 2020 Capital Improvement Plan
budget; and
WHEREAS, the contract provides the County with a sixty (60) day due diligence
period (Inspection Period) for surveys, inspections, surface and subsurface
explorations, tests, and other site evaluations and analyses ; and
WHEREAS, the contract provides the County with thirty (30) days after the end of
the Inspection Period for title examination and survey; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter directs that the
acquisition and conveyance of real estate interests be accomplished by ordinance ; the
first reading of this ordinance to be held on Ju ne 25, 2019; and the second reading to
be held on July 23, 2019.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the acquisition of the +/- 2.01 acres of real estate located at 5305 Hollins
Road in Roanoke County, Virginia, the Hollins Magisterial District (Tax Map
No. 039.05-02-02.00) is hereby authorized and approved at the purchase
price of $ 720,000.
2. Funding for the purchase is available for use in the Public Service Center
Replacement Capital Improvement Plan project for Fiscal Year 2019-20.
3. That the County Administrator or Assistant County Administrator are hereby
authorized to execute such documents, including but not limited to the initial
contract and any other incidental documents required for closing and take
such actions on behalf of Roanoke County in this matter as are necessary to
accomplish the acquisition of this real estate, all of which shall be approved
as to form by the County Attorney.
4. That this ordinance is to be in full force and effect upon its passage.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. F.3
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPE RVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: July 23, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: The petition of Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council, Inc. to
amend the special use permit conditions associated with the
operation of a camp on property zoned AG -3S,
Agricultural/Rural Preserve, District with a special use
permit, on 63.12 acres, located at 5488 Yellow Mountain
Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District
SUBMITTED BY: Philip Thompson
Acting Director of Planning
APPROVED BY: Daniel R. O’Donnell
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Agenda item for public hearing and second reading of ordinances for a special use
permit to amend conditions for a camp use in an agricultural district.
BACKGROUND:
· The Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance defines a camp as “a use which
primarily provides recreational opportunities of an outdoor nature on a daily or
overnight bases. Included in this use type would be scout camps, religious
camps, children’s camps, wilderness camps, and similar uses which are not
otherwise specifically described in this ordinance.
· A camp is only allowed in the AG-3 (Agricultural/Rural Preserve) District with a
special use permit.
· In July 2007, the Board of Supervisors approved a special use permit for a camp
with four conditions. Those conditions regulated development of the property,
listed allowable activities, specified the time frame and phasing of construction,
and limited community use of the site.
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DISCUSSION:
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this request on July 9, 2019. One
citizen spoke on this item during the public hearing supporting the request.
Representatives for the Girl Scouts discussed how the needs have changed for the Girl
Scouts since 2007. The Planning Commission inquired about the timeline of
construction as well as the visibility of the entrance/signage. The applicants stated that
future construction would include additional camp sites as well as improvements to the
existing gymnasium for the campers.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the request with the following
conditions:
1. The property shall be developed in general conformance with the Concept Plan
Program Center dated April 30, 2019, prepared by the Property Committee of the
Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council, Inc.
2. Signage shall be limited to a monument style sign not to exceed eight (8) feet in
height.
3. Any free-standing light poles with fixtures shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height
and shall be down lit or shielded.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact on this agenda item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board approve the second reading of the ordinance, which
amends the special use permit conditions for a camp use as recommended by the
Planning Commission.
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STAFF REPORT
Petitioner: Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council, Inc.
Request: To amend the special use permit conditions associated with the operation of camp
on property zoned AG-3S, Agricultural/Rural Preserve District, and 63.12 acres in
size
Location: 5488 Yellow Mountain Road
Magisterial District:
Proposed Amended
SUP Conditions
requested by
Applicant (changes
in red):
Cave Spring
(1) The property shall be developed in substantial general conformance with the
following three two documents submitted with the application:
a. Concept Plan Program Center, Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council, originally
developed by Schmidt, Copeland Parker, Stevens, dated May 9, 2007 and updated
April 30, 2019 by the Property Committee of the Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline
Council – to be developed as funding allows.
b.Girl Scouts Virginia Skyline Council Facility Schedule, by Schmidt, Copeland
Parker, Stevens, Facilities, pages 1-3, and Phasing Plan, page 1.
b.c. 2019 updated narrative description of the types of possible activities entitled,
“Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council, Inc. Program Center Activity Description,
Tax Map Parcels 99.00-2-6.2 and 99.00-2-6.3, two one unnumbered pages.
(2)Signage shall be limited to a pedestal-style, not to exceed 8 feet about the
elevation of the driveway where it intersects with Yellow Mountain Road.
(3)Any free-standing lighting shall not exceed 10 feet in height and shall be down
lit.
(4)Community use of the Girl Scouts property, as described in conditions (1) c
above, shall be considered an accessory use to the program center, and shall be
limited as follows:
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use, including dates, times and total attendance, and the records shall be available
for inspection by County of Roanoke staff.
When the facility is not in use for the Girl Scout activities it may be made available
to the community for a fee. Priority will be given to the events that benefit the Girl
Scouts and to use by the GSVSC corporate partners who wish to use the facilities
for retreats, meetings and team building events. Applications for use must be
submitted to the GSVSC office for approval in accordance with Council Policies.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council, Inc. is requesting to amend existing special use permit conditions
associated with a camp use. The previous special use permit was approved by the Board of Supervisors on July 24,
2007 (Ordinance 072407-8 attached). The proposal includes revisions to the existing concept plan, amendments to
the phasing and activities associated with the use. The parcel is zoned AG-3S, Agricultural/Rural Preserve, District
and is 63.12 acres in size, located at 5488 Yellow Mountain Road. The site is designated as Rural Preserve on the
Future Land Use map of the Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan. The proposed project does conform to the
Rural Preserve Future Land Use guidelines.
1. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
A Camp use type is defined as: “a use which primarily provides recreational opportunities of an outdoor
nature on a daily or overnight bases. Included in this use type would be scout camps, religious camps,
children’s camps, wilderness camps, and similar uses which are not otherwise specifically described in this
ordinance. A camp is permitted in the AG-3, zoning district with a special use permit.
Section 30-83-0.5 of the Zoning Ordinance provides use and design standards for the camp use type which
addresses screening of outdoor activity areas adjoining residential uses, minimum site acreage, setbacks of
structures, internal driveway access for emergency vehicles, and provisions for a caretaker’s/security
residence.
Any future development of the property would require comprehensive site plan review and building permit
review.
2. ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
Background – The Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council requested a special use permit is 2007 to operate
activities, meetings, day camps, after-school programs and overnight camping. All of those proposed
activities/uses are classified under the “camp” use type. The request was approved, with four conditions.
Those conditions regulated the development of the property, specific activities and timeframe/phasing of
construction. The fourth condition limited the community use of the site.
Since the 2007 approval, the Girl Scouts have added one platform tent unit, a maintenance building and
other accessory structures for equipment storage. A gravel road has also been installed to access the upper
area of the property.
Topography/Vegetation – The topography of the central camp development slopes down to the south from
Yellow Mountain Road towards the flood plain of Back Creek. Vegetation includes open meadows, wooded
areas and the riparian areas along Back Creek. The eastern portion of the property is mostly wooded. Back
Creek flows through the southwestern portion of the property, and along the southern property line.
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Surrounding Neighborhood – Surrounding land uses include rural single-family dwellings, on tracts ranging
from 0.8 acre to 27 acres. Other larger acreage tracts in the vicinity have single family homes as well as
agricultural land uses. Adjoining property to the east is wooded and undeveloped, and is zoned AG -3,
Agricultural/Rural Preserve District. Adjoining property to the southwest, across Back Creek, is mostly
wooded, however does contain a rural single family home. The property is zoned AG-3 and the single family
home was built in 2013. Adjoining properties to the west are zoned AG-1, Agricultural/ Rural Low Density
and contain single-family dwellings and wooded areas. All properties located to the north, across Yellow
Mountain Road are zoned AG-1 are either vacant or contain single-family dwellings.
3. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Site Layout/Architecture – The revised concept plan shows the existing buildings/improvements on the
property, as well as general areas for future development. Future development may include the following:
additional platform tent units, seasonal cabin units, a pavilion, amphitheater, physical challenger course,
activity course, council storage buildings, aquatics center, activity buildings, dining facilities, multi -troop
camper lodge, site manager’s residence, bike trails and a community garden. The general location of the
proposed camp sites remains the same as the previous concept plan. In addition, no buildings are uses are
proposed near Back Creek, along the southern property line.
Since 2007, the Girl Scouts have added one platform tent, a maintenance building and other accessory
structures for equipment storage. A gravel road has also been installed to access the upper area of the
property. The existing multipurpose building/program center has been damaged by flooding in the past year.
Future plans include remodeling of the building for continued use by the Girl Scouts.
Access/Traffic Circulation/Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) –The facility currently uses the
existing driveway from Yellow Mountain Road. No changes to the existing entrances are being proposed
with this request. The applicant would like to add parking spaces in the future, if the development of the site
is successful. VDOT has no comments on this request.
Fire & Rescue/Office of Building Safety – The Roanoke County Building Commissioner requires “all
construction, remodeling, and alterations to structures will need to comply with the applicable Uniform
Statewide Building Code. Plans for all proposed work will need to be designed by a registered design
professional and submitted to Roanoke County Office of Building Safety for plan review and issuance of
appropriate construction permits ”. The Roanoke County Fire Marshall’s Office does not object to the overall
project, but does state: “it would not greatly impact our services, but could increase medical
emergency/technical rescue calls.” For any new construction, fire flow and access requirements would need
to be addressed. Also, any change of use or occupancy, such as indoor camping, involving the existing
building would need to be approved by the Office of Building Safety.
Economic Development– The Roanoke County Economic Department supports the request. As stated, “the
proposed amendments are consistent with development intent of the property, compatible with surrounding
neighborhood and have a minimum adverse impact to the community.”
Community Meeting – A community meeting was held on June 19 at the Roanoke County Administration
Center. Approximately 7 citizens attended, along with representatives from the Girl Scouts and county staff.
The petitioners discussed the revised concept plan and futu re development plans. They discussed what has
been done since the previous 2007 approval. The citizens inquired about additional traffic, if additional uses
were being proposed, noise, if additional lighting was being proposed, timeframe for future development, fire
and rescue concerns, fencing plans, additional parking concerns. There was also some discussion
regarding additional wayfinding signage on Yellow Mountain Road. The adjoining property owners
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expressed concerns with Girl Scout traffic on their property, potentially due to poor visibility of the existing
entrance. County staff is working with VDOT on this concern.
4. CONFORMANCE WITH THE ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The County’s Comprehensive Plan indicates that the Future Land Use Designation of this parcel is Rural
Preserve. The Rural Preserve areas are mostly undeveloped, outlying areas. These rural regions are
generally stable and require a high degree of protection to reserve agricultural, forest, recreational and
remote rural residential areas. Suitable land use types include parks and outdoor recreational facilities . The
Comprehensive Plan encourages large regional parks and other recreation facilities that are designed to
preserve environmentally sensitive lands and protect them from more intense land uses. The existing girl
scout camp does conform to these polices by providing a regional recreational use while protecting a
significant amount of riparian area along Back Creek, as well as a significant amount of woodlands and
open space.
5. STAFF CONCLUSIONS
The Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council, Inc. are requesting to amend existing special use permit
conditions associated with the camp use. The proposal includes revisions to the existing concept plan,
amendments to the phasing and activities associated with the use. The site is designated as Rural
Preserve on the Future Land Use map of the Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan. The proposed project
does conform to the Rural Preserve Future Land Use guidelines.
Staff recommends approval of the request with the following conditions:
1. The property shall be developed in general conformance with the Concept Plan Program Center dated
April 30, 2019, prepared by the Property Committee of the Girls Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council, Inc.
2. Signage shall be limited to a monument style sign not to exceed 8 feet in height.
3. Any free-standing light poles with fixtures shall not exceed 10 feet in height and shall be down lit or
shielded.
CASE NUMBER:
11-7/2019
PREPARED BY: Rebecca James
HEARING DATES: PC: 7/9/19 BOS: 7/23/19
ATTACHMENTS: Application
Aerial Map
Zoning Map
Future Land Use Map
Ordinance 072407-8
Zoning Ordinance Sections
AG-3 Zoning District Regulations
Sec. 30-85-0.5 Camps
Rural Preserve Future Land Use Description
Photographs
Roanoke County Planning
(540) 772-2068
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke VA 24018
Feet
0 295 590 1,180
Date: 5/21/2019 1:9,028
Aerial View
Girl Scouts of Virginia
Skyline Council, Inc.
5488 Yellow Mountain
Road
Existing Zoning: AG3S
Proposed Zoning:
AG3S, amended
Tax Map Numbers:
099.00-02-06.03-0000
099.00-02-06.02-0000
Combined Parcel Size:
63.12 Acres
Magisterial District:
Cave Spring
Subject Site
Roanoke County Planning
(540) 772-2068
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke VA 24018
Feet
0 295
Date: 5/21/2019 1:9,028
Zoning Map
Girl Scouts of Virginia
Skyline Council, Inc.
5488 Yellow Mountain
Road
Existing Zoning: AG3S
Proposed Zoning:
AG3S, amended
conditions
Tax Map Numbers:
099.00-02-06.03-0000
099.00-02-06.02-0000
Combined Parcel Size:
63.12 Acres
Magisterial District:
Cave Spring
Subject Site
Roanoke County Planning
(540) 772-2068
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke VA 24018
Feet
0 295 590 1,180
Date: 5/21/2019 1:9,028
Future Land Use
Girl Scouts of Virginia
Skyline Council, Inc.
5488 Yellow Mountain
Road
Existing Zoning: AG3S
Proposed Zoning:
AG3S, amended
conditions
Tax Map Numbers:
099.00-02-06.03-0000
099.00-02-06.02-0000
Combined Parcel Size:
63.12 Acres
Magisterial District:
Cave Spring
Subject Site
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2007
ORDINANCE 072407-8 REVOKING ORDINANCE 111400-8 AND
GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE ACTIVITIES,
MEETINGS, DAY CAMPS, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND
OVERNIGHT CAMPING ON 63.12 ACRES LOCATED AT 5488
YELLOW AMOUNTAIN ROAD (TAX MAP NOS. 99.00-2-6.2 AND 99.00-
2-6.3) CAVE SPRING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, UPON THE PETITION
OF GIRL SCOUTS OF VIRGINIA SKYLINE COUNCIL, INC.
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council, Inc. has filed a petition for a
special use permit to operate activities, meetings, day camps, after-school programs,
and overnight camping to be located on 63.12 acres at 5488 Yellow Mountain Road
(Tax Map Nos. 99.00-2-6.2 and 99.00-2-6.3) in the Cave Spring Magisterial District; and
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2000, the Board of Supervisors granted special
use permits to C & H Enterprises, LLC and Rising Star Sports and Adventure Camp to
operate a camp and a day care center on this property; and
WHEREAS, it will be necessary to revoke or repeal the numerous
conditions imposed on the operation of the camp and day care center; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter on
July 9, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, held a first
reading on this matter on June 26, 2007; the second reading and public hearing on this
matter was held on July 24, 2007.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the Board finds that the granting of a special use permit to Girl
Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council, Inc. to operate activities, meetings, day camps, after-
school programs, and overnight camping to be located on 63.12 acres at 5488 Yellow
Mountain Road in the Cave Spring Magisterial District is substantially in accord with the
adopted 2005 Community Plan, as amended, pursuant to the provisions of Section
15.2-2232 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and that it shall have a minimum
adverse impact on the surrounding neighborhood or community, and said special use
permit is hereby approved with the following conditions:
(1) The property shall be developed in substantial conformance with
the following three documents submitted with the application:
a. Concept Plan Program Center, Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline
Council, by Schmidt, Copeland Parker, Stevens, dated May 9, 2007.
b. Girl Scouts Virginia Skyline Council Facility Schedule, by
Schmidt, Copeland Parker, Stevens, Facilities, pages 1-3, and Phasing
Plan, page 1.
c. Narrative description of activities entitled “Girl Scouts of Virginia
Skyline Council, Inc. Program Center, Tax Map Parcels 99.00-2-6.2 and
99.00-2-6.3, two unnumbered pages.
(2) Signage shall be limited to a pedestal-style, not to exceed 8 feet
above the elevation of the driveway where it intersects with Yellow Mountain
Road.
(3) Any free-standing lighting shall not exceed 10 feet in height and
shall be down lit.
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(4) Community use of the Girl Scouts property, as described in condition
(1) c above, shall be considered an accessory use to the program center, and
shall be limited as follows:
a. Hours of use shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., except
for overnight camps conducted with public schools.
b. Community use shall occur only Sunday through Thursday.
c. Maximum 300 participants daily.
d. Maximum 150 days per calendar year.
e. Continuation of the sports and recreation activities of the
indoor soccer league and adult volleyball leagues allowed for Rising
Star, such use being limited to Sunday through Thursday.
f. The Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council, Inc. shall keep
records of community use, including dates, times and total attendance,
and the records shall be available for inspection by County of Roanoke
staff.
2. That the special use permits granted by Ordinance 111400-8 to operate a
camp and day care center are hereby revoked and repealed.
3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
September 30, 2007. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance be, and the same hereby are, repealed. The Zoning
Administrator is directed to amend the zoning district map to reflect the change in
zoning classification authorized by this ordinance.
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On motion of Supervisor Wray to adopt the ordinance with conditions 2 and 3
modified and condition 4 added. The motion was carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Wray, Church, Altizer, Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor McNamara
A COPY TESTE:
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Wanda G. Riley, CPS
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
cc: Philip Thompson, Deputy Director, Planning
Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
Tarek Moneir, Deputy Director, Development
John Murphy, Zoning Administrator
Billy Driver, Director, Real Estate Valuation
Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
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AG-3 District Regulations
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SEC. 30-32. AG-3 AGRICULTURAL/RURAL PRESERVE DISTRICT.
Sec. 30-32-1. Purpose.
(A) The AG-3, agricultural/rural preserve district consists of land primarily used as farmland,
woodlands, and widely scattered residential development located within the rural service
area. Also found in these areas are lands with steep slopes, and groundwater recharge
areas. Many of the county's unique natural and scenic resources are found in this district.
The purpose of this district is to maintain these areas essentially in their rural state, and
attempt to protect sensitive and unique land resources from degradation as recommended
in the rural preserve land use category of the comprehensive plan. This may be
accomplished by maintaining the existing agricultural lands and preventing the
encroachment of incompatible land uses. Non-farm residents should recognize that they
are located in an agricultural environment where the right-to-farm has been established as
county policy. This district is also intended to minimize the demand for unanticipated
public improvements and services, such as public sewer and water, by reducing
development densities and discouraging large scale development.
(Ord. No. 042799-11, § 1f., 4-27-99; Ord. No. 042208-16, § 1, 4-22-08)
Sec. 30-32-2. 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.
1. Agricultural and Forestry Uses
Agriculture
Farm Employee Housing *
Forestry Operations *
Stable, Commercial *
Stable, Private *
Wayside Stand *
2. Residential Uses
Accessory Apartment *
Home Beauty/Barber Salon *
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Home Occupation, Type II *
Manufactured Home *
Manufactured Home, Accessory *
Manufactured Home, Emergency *
Multiple Dog Permit *
Residential Human Care Facility
Single-Family Dwelling, Detached
3. Civic Uses
Community Recreation *
Family Day Care Home *
Park and Ride Facility *
Public Parks and Recreational Areas *
Safety Services *
Utility Services, Minor
4. Commercial Uses
Agricultural Services *
Bed and Breakfast *
Kennel, Commercial *
Veterinary Hospital/Clinic
5. Industrial Uses
Custom Manufacturing *
6. Miscellaneous Uses
Amateur Radio Tower *
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Wind Energy System, Small*
(B) The following uses are allowed only by special use permit pursuant to section 30-19. An
asterisk (*) indicates additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article
IV, use and design standards, for those specific uses.
1. Agricultural and Forestry Uses
Commercial Feedlots *
2. Residential Uses
Alternative Discharging Sewage Systems *
3. Civic Uses
Camps *
Cemetery *
Correctional Facilities
Day Care Center *
Religious Assembly *
Utility Services, Major *
4. Commercial Uses
Antique Shops *
Bed and Breakfast Inn *
Campgrounds *
Country Inn *
Golf Course *
Special Events Facility *
Studio, Fine Arts
5. Industrial Uses
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Composting *
Landfill, Construction Debris *
Landfill, Rubble *
Landfill, Sanitary *
Resource Extraction *
6. Miscellaneous Uses
Aviation Facilities, Private *
Broadcasting Tower *
Outdoor Gatherings *
Shooting Range, Outdoor *
Wind Energy System, Large*
Wind Energy System, Utility*
(Ord. No. 42793-20, § II, 4-27-93; Ord. No. 62293-12, § 8, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 82493-8, § 2, 8-
24-93; Ord. No. 42694-12, § 7, 4-26-94; Ord. No. 62795-10, 6-27-95; Ord. No. 042799-11, § 2,
4-27-99; Ord. No. 072605-7, § 1, 7-26-05; Ord. No. 042208-16, § 1, 4-22-08; Ord. No. 052609-
22, § 1, 5-26-09; Ord. No. 030811-1, § 1, 3-8-11; Ord. No. 091311-7, § 1, 9-13-11, Ord. No.
111213-15, § 1, 11-12-13, Ord. No. 062816-4, § 1, 6-28-16)
Sec. 30-32-3. Site Development Regulations.
General Standards. For additional, modified, or more stringent standards for specific uses, see
Article IV, Use and Design Standards.
(A) Minimum lot requirements.
1. All lots, regardless of sewer and water provisions:
a. Area: 3 acres (130,680 square feet).
b. Frontage: 200 feet on a publicly owned and maintained street.
c. Maximum width to depth ratio: 1 to 5 (W to D) on streets in existence
prior to the adoption of this ordinance.
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(B) Minimum setback requirements.
1. Front yard:
a. Principal structures: 50 feet.
b. Accessory structures: Behind the front building line.
2. Side yard:
a. Principal structures: 25 feet.
b. Accessory structures: 25 feet behind front building line or 10 feet behind
rear building line.
3. Rear yard:
a. Principal structures: 35 feet.
b. Accessory structures: 10 feet.
4. Where a lot fronts on more than one street, front yard setbacks shall apply to all
streets.
5. Where the principal structure is more than 150 feet from the street, accessory
buildings may be located 150 feet from the street and 25 feet from any side
property line.
(C) Maximum height of structures.
1. All structures: 45 feet.
(D) Maximum coverage.
1. Building coverage: 10 percent of the total lot area.
2. Lot coverage: 20 percent of the total lot area.
(Ord. No. 62293-12, § 10, 6-22-93, Ord. No. 111213-15, § 1, 11-12-13)
Use & Design Standards – Civic Uses
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Sec. 30-83-0.5. Camps.
(A) General standards:
1. Any outdoor activity area, swimming pool, or ball field or court which adjoins a
residential use type shall be landscaped with one row of small evergreen trees in
accordance with Section 30-92 along the property line adjoining the residential
use type. Where night-time lighting of such areas is proposed large evergreen
trees shall be required in a location appropriate to screen adjoining residences.
2. The minimum area for a camp shall be ten (10) contiguous acres.
3. Multiple structures may be constructed on the property, such as cabins, lodges and
other facilities typical of a camp provided that all structures comply with the
setback requirements for a principal structure from adjoining property lines.
4. Each building intended to accommodate members shall be accessible via an all
weather road suitable to accommodate emergency vehicles serving the property.
5. One year-round residence, including a manufactured home, may be constructed as
a caretakers home in addition to other facilities on the property.
(Ord. No. 42694-12, § 17, 4-26-94; Ord. No. 62795-10, 6-27-95; Ord. No. 042799-11, § 2, 4-27-
99)
Rural Preserve: A future land use area of mostly undeveloped, outlying lands. These rural
regions are generally stable and require a high degree of protection to preserve agricultural,
forestal, recreational, and remote rural residential areas.
Land Use Types: Agricultural Production - The production of crops, plants, vines, trees,
livestock, poultry and eggs.
Agricultural Services - Services that support agricultural production such
as soil and crop preparation, veterinary services and landscape and
horticultural care.
Forest and Wood Products - Tree farms, forest nurseries and reforestation
services.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation Facilities - Large regional parks and other
recreation facilities that are designed to preserve environmentally sensitive
lands and protect them from more intense land uses.
Rural Residential - Single-family residential generally averaging a gross
density of one unit per three acres. Cluster developments are encouraged.
Rural Institutional - Limited intensity uses such as religious assembly
facilities and clubs serving the local rural population base.
Mining and Extraction Operations - Those uses that locate according to
the availability of natural resources. There are strict limitations on these
industries in the Rural Preserve designation due to potentially harmful
effects on housing, farming and resource protection and conservation
areas.
Land Use Determinants: EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN - Locations where agricultural,
recreational, and forestal uses are predominant and are encouraged
to expand.
EXISTING ZONING - Locations where agricultural zoning is in
effect.
RURAL RESIDENTIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL AREAS -
Locations where limited, very low density residential and
institutional uses are allowed.
RESOURCE PROTECTION - Locations where valuable and
irreplaceable resources such as open space, public water supply
impoundments, rivers, streams, lakes, productive agricultural land,
woodlands, critical slopes, ridgelines, historical and archeological
sites and unique natural areas exist.
ACCESS - Locations that are accessible by existing improved or
unimproved rural roads and, to a lesser extent, rural arterial
highways.
RURAL SECTOR - Locations outside the urban service area.
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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, JULY 23, 2019
ORDINANCE GRANTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SPECIAL USE
PERMIT CONDITIONS IN AN AG-3S (AGRICULTURAL/RURAL
PRESERVE) DISTRICT ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF A
CAMP LOCATED AT 5488 YELLOW MOUNTAIN ROAD (TAX MAP NOS.
099.00-02-06.02-0000 AND 099.00-02-06.03-0000), IN THE CAVE
SPRING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, since 2007, the Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council, Inc. has
operated a camp under special use permit conditions at 5488 Yellow Mountain Road (Tax
Map Nos. 099.00-02-06.02-0000 and 099.00-02-06.03-0000), totaling 63.12 acres in the
Cave Spring Magisterial District; and
WHEREAS, the Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council, Inc., desires to adjust the
concept plan to reflect the 2019 interest of the membership and do away with the phase -
in plan, and has petitioned to amend the existing special use permit; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public hearing on
this matter on May 21, 2109 and subsequently recommended approval of the amended
special use permit, with conditions; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on June 25, 2019, and the
second reading and public hearing were held on July 23, 2019; and
WHEREAS, legal notice and advertisement has been provided as required by law.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. The Board finds that the granting of an amendment to the existing special use
permit for the property located at 5488 Yellow Mountain Road (Tax Map Nos.
099.00-02-06.02-0000 and 099.00-02-06.03-0000), totaling 63.12 acres in the
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Cave Spring Magisterial District, meets with the requirements of Section 30-19-
1 of the Roanoke County Code; the proposed use conforms with the standards
set forth in article IV, use and design standards, and further conforms with the
following general standards:
a. The proposed use is in conformance with the comprehensive plan of the
County, and with official County policies adopted in relation thereto,
including the stated purposes of the zoning ordinance.
b. The proposed use will have a minimum adverse impact on the
surrounding neighborhood and community; the Planning Commission
has evaluated adverse use with consideration to items such as, but not
limited to, traffic congestion, noise, lights, dust, drainage, water quality,
odor, fumes and vibrations.
c. In considering impacts, the Planning Commission has given due regard
to the timing of the operation, site design, access, screening, and other
matters which might be regulated to mitigate adverse impact.
2. The Board grants the request to amend the special use permit conditions to
amend the special use permit conditions for the property located at 5488 Yellow
Mountain Road (Tax Map Nos. 099.00-02-06.02-0000 and 099.00-02-06.03-
0000), totaling 63.12 acres in the Cave Spring Magisterial District; all prior
conditions shall be revoked and replaced with the following:
a. The property shall be developed in general conformance with the
Concept Plan of the Program Center dated April 30, 2019, prepared by
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the Property Committee of the Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council,
Inc.
b. Signage shall be limited to a monument style sign not to exceed eight
(8) feet in height.
c. Any free-standing light poles with fixtures shall not exceed ten (10) feet
in height and shall be down lit or shielded.
3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its final passage.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. G.1
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPE RVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: July 23, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Appointments to Committees, Commissions and Boards
SUBMITTED BY: Deborah C. Jacks
Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
APPROVED BY: Daniel R. O’Donnell
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Open district appointments.
BACKGROUND:
1. Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee (BFAC) (appointed by District)
The following District appointments remain open:
Cave Spring Magisterial District
Vinton Magisterial District
Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee (BFAC) (At-Large)
Two open appointments
2. Economic Development Authority (EDA) (appointed by District)
Leon McGhee has resigned from the EDA effective February 1, 2019. This is a
four-year term and will not expire until September 26, 2021.
3. Library Board (appointed by District)
The following District appointment remains open:
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Vinton Magisterial District
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, JULY 23, 2019
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET
FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE
DESIGNATED AS ITEM H- 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 July 23, 2019,
designated as Item H - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as
to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 through 8 inclusive, as
follows:
1. Approval of minutes – May 28, 2019; June 12, 2019
2. Resolution supporting increased funding for the National Park System
3. Request to accept and appropriate the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity
Drug Trafficking Grant funds in the amount of $64,375 to the Roanoke County
Police Department for the Roanoke Valley Regional Drug Unit
4. Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $231,000 for one
ambulance from the Virginia Department of Health (VDOH)
5. Request to accept and allocate funds in the amount of $344.23 to the Clerk of
the Circuit Court from the Commonwealth of Virginia
6. Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $99,448.96 from
the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services for the "Four-For-Life"
distribution
7. Resolution requesting acceptance of Tula Drive of St. Clair Gardens Subdivision
into the Virginia Department of Transportation System
8. Confirmation of appointment to the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning
Organization
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. H.2
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPE RVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: July 23, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution supporting increased funding for the National
Park System
SUBMITTED BY: Daniel R. O'Donnell
County Administrator
APPROVED BY: Daniel R. O’Donnell
County Administrator
ISSUE:
The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission has requested a resolution of
support for increased funding for the National Park System
BACKGROUND:
Over the years, funding for maintenance at our National Parks has not kept pace with
the need. Currently there is legislation being considered in Congress to make funds
available to address the large backlog of deferred maintenance in our National Parks.
In Virginia alone there is an estimated $1 billion in identified deferred maintenance
needs in our 22 National Park facilities.
H.R. 1225 and S. 500 (which is co-sponsored by Senator Mark Warner) would direct
$1.3 billion annually of existing un -obligated oil and gas royalties for five years. The
hope is that the bill will make it to the floor this summer.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
As the Blue Ridge Parkway is important in our tourism and economic development
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efforts, staff recommends approval 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, JULY 23, 2019
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING INCREASED FUNDING FOR THE
NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM
WHEREAS, America's National Park System is a living testament to our citizens'
valor, our nation's hardships, our victories, and our traditions as Americans, and has been
called "America's Best Idea;" and
WHEREAS, the National Park System preserves the diversity, culture, and
heritage of all Americans, and serves as a living classroom for future generations; and
WHEREAS, the National Park Service currently manages more than 400 nationally
significant sites and an invaluable collection of more than 75,000 natural and cultural
assets that span 84 million acres across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and several
U.S. territories and insular areas, including 22 park units in the Commonwealth of Virginia
which contribute an estimated $1.4 billion and over 15,000 jobs to the Commonwe alth’s
economy; and
WHEREAS, the National Park Service's mission is to "to conserve the scenery, the
natural and historic assets, and the wildlife therein, and to provide for the enjoyment of
the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them un impaired for the
enjoyment of future generations”; and
WHEREAS, the National Park Service has the obligation to preserve our nation's
history; promote access to national parks for all citizens; stimulate revenue to sustain
itself and nearby communities; educate the public about America's natural, cultural and
historical resources; and provide safe facilities and environments to enjoy these
resources; and
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WHEREAS, the National Park Service estimates a deferred maintenance backl og
of $11.9 billion, including over $1 billion in Virginia alone, and includes repairs to aging
historical structures, trails, sewers, drainage, thousands of miles of roads, bridges,
tunnels, and other vital infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Booker T. Washington N ational
Monument are both located within the Roanoke Valley–Alleghany region and face
maintenance needs related to roads, stream erosion, trail maintenance, structural repairs
to buildings and countless other needs related to preventative maintenance to ensure that
visitors will continue to come to these important National Parks; and
WHEREAS, in 2018, 22.7 thousand park visitors spent an estimated $1.3 million
in the region while visiting Booker T Washington National Monument. These expenditures
supported a total of 19 jobs, $567 thousand in labor income, $969 thousand in value
added, and $1.7 million in economic output in communities around Booker T Washington
National Monument; and
WHEREAS, in 2018, 14.7 million park visitors spent an estimated $1.1 billion in
communities while visiting Blue Ridge Parkway. These expenditures supported a total of
15.9 thousand jobs, $430 million in labor income, $734 million in value added, and $1.3
billion in economic output in communities surrounding Blue Ridge Parkway; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of Congress to maintain America's national
parks to ensure our natural places and our history are preserved and documented for
future generations, and for the adjacent communities that rely on the direct and indire ct
economic benefits generated by visits to national park sites; and
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WHEREAS, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives ha s legislation under
consideration (S. 500 and H.R. 1225 – known as the Restore our Parks and Public Lands
Act), which will establish, fund, and provide for the use of amounts in a National Park
Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog
of the National Park Service, and for other purposes;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors strongly encourages members of the Senate and the House of
Representatives to support S. 500 and H.R. 1225, which will help to create a reliable,
predictable stream of resources to address deferred maintenance needs in America's
National Park System.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. H.3
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPE RVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: July 23, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Request to accept and appropriate the
Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Grant
funds in the amount of $64,375 to the Roanoke County
Police Department for the Roanoke Valley Regional Drug
Unit
SUBMITTED BY: Howard B. Hall
Chief of Police
APPROVED BY: Daniel R. O’Donnell
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Request to accept and appropriate grant funds in the amount of $64,375.00 from the
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program to the Roanoke County Police
Department for the Roanoke Valley Regional Drug Unit.
BACKGROUND:
The HIDTA funds were provided to the Roanoke Valley Regional Drug Unit to identify
drug trafficking organizations and, when possible, to prosecute the cases as drug
trafficking conspiracies. Roanoke County Police Department serves as the lead agency
and the Roanoke County Department of Finance serves as the fiscal agent.
DISCUSSION:
The Roanoke Valley Regional Drug Unit received a commitment of funding from HIDTA
in the amount of $64,375 for the 2019 calendar year. These funds will be used to
continue to support investigations of drug trafficking organizations that are operating in
the greater Roanoke Valley.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
No matching funds are required by the County. Grant is one hundred percent (100%)
Federal funds.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of $64,375 from the High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program to the Roanoke County Police Department for the
Roanoke Valley Regional Drug Unit.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. H.4
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPE RVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: July 23, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of
$231,000 for one ambulance from the Virginia Department of
Health (VDOH)
SUBMITTED BY: Stephen G. Simon
Chief of Fire and Rescue
APPROVED BY: Daniel R. O’Donnell
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Acceptance and allocation of $231,000 from the Virginia Department of Health (VDOH)-
-Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS)--Rescue Squad Assistance Fund
(RSAF)
BACKGROUND:
The financial assistance for Emergency Medical Services Grants Program, known as
the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) Grant Program is a multi-million dollar
grant program for Virginia non-profit EMS agencies and organizations. Items eligible for
funding include EMS equipment and vehicles, computers, EMS management programs,
courses/classes and projects benefiting the recruitment and retention of EMS members.
DISCUSSION:
The grant was awarded from the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) in the amount
of $231,000 for the purchase of one (1) ambulance for use on Advanced Life Support
(ALS) calls. The grant requires a 50% local match.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The VDOH grant funds total $231,000 with a required local match of 50% by the
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County, which was appropriated as part of the fiscal year 2019 -2020 Fire and Rescue
vehicle replacement capital account. No additional funds are required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the acceptance and allocation of grant funds to the Fire and Rescue
Department in the amount of $231,000 from the Virginia Department of Health Office of
Emergency Medical Services.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. H.5
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPE RVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: July 23, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Request to accept and allocate funds in the amount of
$344.23 to the Clerk of the Circuit Court from the
Commonwealth of Virginia
SUBMITTED BY: Jill Camilletti
Deputy Clerk IV
APPROVED BY: Daniel R. O’Donnell
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Acceptance and allocation of funds in the amount of $34 4.23 to the Clerk of the Circuit
Court from the Commonwealth of Virginia.
BACKGROUND:
The postage allocation represents a request to the Compensation Board to help offset
postage costs.
DISCUSSION:
The funds received from the Commonwealth of Virgini a have been earmarked for
postage needs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
All funds are provided by the Commonwealth of Virginia. No County matching funds are
required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends accepting and allocating $344.23 to the Clerk of the Circuit Court
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from the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. H.6
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPE RVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: July 23, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Request to accept and allocate grant funds in the amount of
$99,448.96 from the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical
Services for the "Four-For-Life" distribution
SUBMITTED BY: Stephen G. Simon
Chief of Fire and Rescue
APPROVED BY: Daniel R. O’Donnell
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Acceptance and allocation of $99,448.96 for the "Four-For-Life" program from the
Virginia Department of Health (VDOH) Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS).
BACKGROUND:
The Virginia Department of Health (VDOH) Office of Emergency Medical Services
(OEMS), has awarded the Fire and Rescue Department grant funds totaling $99,448.96
as part of the "Four-for-Life" program funding.
"Four-for-Life" funding is legislated by the Code of Virginia §46.2-694 and provides
various grant programs to be used only for EMS purposes. The "Four-for-Life" program,
as amended in 2000, stipulates that four (4) additional dollars be charged and collected
at the time of registration of each passenger vehicle, pickup or panel truck. Funds may
be utilized for training, equipment and supp lies for licensed, non-profit emergency
medical service agencies.
DISCUSSION:
This grant awarded to the Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department will be utilized
to purchase Emergency Medical Service (EMS) equipment that meets state guidelines.
Approval of this grant funding from VDOH is dependent upon appropriate and timely
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submission of required annual reporting. The Roanoke County Fire and Rescue
Department continues to meet those annual requirements to remain eligible for grant
funding.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Awarded grant funds from the "Four-for-Life" program total $99,448.96. There is no
County match required with acceptance of this grant.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the acceptance and allocation of grant funds to the Fire and Rescue
Department in the amount of $99,448.96 from the Virginia Department of Health Office
of Emergency Medical Services.
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
Department of Health
M. Norman Oliver, MD, MA P O BOX 2448 TTY 7-1-1 OR
State Health Commissioner RICHMOND, VA 23218 1-800-828-1120
May 25, 2019
COUNTY OF ROANOKE VIRGINIA
CO TREASURER P O BOX 21009 ROANOKE VA 24018
Dear City/County Administrator;
Immediate Attention Required
Please return this report within 30 days
Your locality will be receiving the Fiscal Year 2019 “Four-For-Life” Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) in the amount of $99448.96. These funds are for the collection period March 1, 2018
through February 28, 2019.
Guidelines for the use of these funds are attached and are available on our website:
http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/emergency-medical-services/return-to-locality-for-fiscal-year-2019/ . Prior
to distribution of these funds to local government, this office must receive your Report of Expenditures on
last year’s distribution. The total amount that must be reported for last year’s distribution is annotated on
the enclosed report.
The Four-For-Life program, as amended in 2000, stipulates that four additional dollars be charged and
collected at the time of registration of each passenger vehicle, pickup or panel truck. The funds collected,
pursuant to Section 46.2-694, Code of Virginia, shall be used only for emergency medical services. The
law further states that the Department of Health shall return twenty-six percent (26%) of the registration
fees collected to the locality wherein such vehicle is registered to provide funding for:
1. Training of volunteer or salaried emergency medical service personnel of licensed, non‐profit
emergency medical service agencies; or
2. The purchase of necessary equipment and supplies for licensed, non‐profit emergency medical
service agencies.
It is important to recognize two clauses in the Four-For-Life legislation: (1) non-supplating funds
and (2) failure to report he use of funds by any local governing body will result in funds being
retained. The Assistant Attorney General, at our request has offered the following interpretation
for use of the funds. :Any funds received from Section 46.2-694 by a non-state agency cannot be
used to match any other funds derived from Section 46.2-694 by that same non-state agency.”
Simply put, funds returned to localities cannot be used as the matching share of any grants
offered using Four-For-Life funds.
“Each local governing body shall report to the Board of Health on the use of Four-For-Life
funds, which were returned to it. In any case in which the local governing body grants the funds
to a regional emergency medical council to be distributed to licensed, non-profit emergency
medical and rescue services, the local governing body shall remain responsible for the proper use
of the funds. If, at the end of any fiscal year, a report on the use of Four-For-Life funds for that
year has not been received from a local governing body, any funds due to that local governing
body for the next fiscal year shall be retained until such time as the report has been submitted to
the board.”
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the
business office at (804) 888-9100.
Sincerely,
Adam L. Harrell, MBA, NRP
Business Manager
Encl.:
Guidelines for Expenditures of EMS Funds
Four-For-Life Report of Expenditures Form
NOTE:
The Office of EMS is offering two online options in addition to the traditional method via mail
for submission of the Report of Expenditures:
1.Completed Report of Expenditures can be submitted via:
http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/emergency‐medical‐services/return‐to‐locality‐report‐upload/
2.There is an online form for electronic submission, that can be found at:
http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/emergency‐medical‐services/return‐to‐locality‐expenditure‐
reporting‐form/
3.The form can be completed and mailed via the options outlined above.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. H.7
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPE RVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: July 23, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution requesting acceptance of Tula Drive of St. Clair
Gardens Subdivision into the Virginia Department of
Transportation (VDOT) System
SUBMITTED BY: Tarek Moneir
Acting Director of Development Services
APPROVED BY: Daniel R. O’Donnell
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Resolution requesting that the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) accept
Tula Drive of St. Clair Gardens in the Catawba Magisterial District, into the Virginia
Department of Transportation System
BACKGROUND:
The County of Roanoke is asking the Board of Supervisors approve a resolution
requesting that the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) accept, as described
by June 19, 2019 letter to Fralin Companies (See Attachment A), 0.16 mile of Tula Drive
from the intersection with Red Lane Extension (Rt. 705) to the end of its cul-de-sac.
This roadway is located within St. Clair Gardens subdivision in the Catawba Magisterial
District. See attached Exhibit “A” for exact location.
DISCUSSION:
The staff has inspected this road along with representatives of the Virg inia Department
of Transportation. This road has been deemed acceptable for inclusion in the State
Secondary Highway System.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The staff recommends approval of the attached resolution.
NORTH
PROPOSED ADDITION(S) SHOW N IN BLUE
DESCRIPTION LENGTH ROW WIDTH SERVICES
Miles Feet Feet Houses
Tula Drive; From the intersection with Red
Lane Extension (Rt. 705) to the end of its cul-
de-sac 0.16 45 24 26
ROANOKE COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY DEVLOPMENT
ACCEPTANCE OF TULA DRIVE INTO THE VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SECONDARY
SYSTEM
Exhibit A
Attachment "A"
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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, JULY 23, 2019
RESOLUTION REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE OF TULA DRIVE OF ST.
CLAIR GARDENS SUBDIVISION INTO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION (VDOT) SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the street described on the attached VDOT Form AM-4.3, fully
incorporated herein by reference, is shown on a plat recorded in the Clerk's Office of the
Circuit Court of Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, the representative for the Virginia Department of Transportation has
advised this Board that the street meets the requirements established by the Virginia
Department of Transportation’s Subdivision Street Requirements; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board requests the Virginia
Department of Transportation to add the street described on the attached Additions Form
AM-4.3 to the secondary system of State highways, pursuant to §33.2-705 of the Code
of Virginia, and the Department's Subdivision Street Requirements, after receiving a copy
of this resolution and all outstanding fees and documents required of the developer,
whichever occurs last in time; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted
right-of-way, as described, and any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded
to the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. H.8
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPE RVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: July 23, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Confirmation of appointment to the Roanoke Valley
Transportation Planning Organization
SUBMITTED BY: Deborah C. Jacks
Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
APPROVED BY: Daniel R. O’Donnell
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Confirmation of appointment
BACKGROUND:
It is the consensus of the Board of Supervisors to appoint David F. Radford to fill the
unexpired, three-year term currently held by George G. Assaid. This appointment will
expire June 30, 2020. Confirmation has been placed on the Consent Agenda.
Unappropriated % of Board
Balance Revenues Contingency Reserves
Unaudited balance as of June 30, 2019 22,880,500$ -$ 1,621,518$
Approved Sources:
Appropriated from 2019-20 budget (Ordinance 052819-4)718,298 50,000
Approved Uses:
Appropriated for 2019-20 budget (Ordinance 052819-5)(815,480)
Balance at July 23, 2019 23,598,798$ 12.0%50,000$ 806,038$
General Government
County of Roanoke
Unappropriated Balance, Board Contingency, and Capital Reserves
Fiscal Year 2019-2020
Capital
Changes in outstanding debt for the fiscal year to date were as follows:
Unaudited
Outstanding Outstanding
June 30, 2019 Additions Deletions July 23, 2019
General Obligation Bonds 1,866,987$ -$ -$ 1,866,987$
VPSA School Bonds 91,947,188 - 8,885,422 83,061,766
Lease Revenue Bonds 75,035,000 - - 75,035,000
Subtotal 168,849,175 - 8,885,422 159,963,753
Premiums 11,356,389 - - 11,356,389
180,205,564$ -$ 8,885,422$ - 171,320,142$
Submitted By Laurie L. Gearheart
Acting Director of Finance
Approved By Daniel R. O'Donnell
County Administrator
7/23/19
ACTION NO.___________________
ITEM NUMBER_______________
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER.
: July 23, 2019
: Statement of the Treasurer's Accountability per Investment and Portfolio Policy, as of
30-Jun-19
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
CASH INVESTMENT:
SUNTRUST CON 21,227,359.66 21,227,359.66
GOVERNMENT:
SCOTT STRINGFELLOW CONTRA (8,466.00)
SCOTT STRINGFELLOW 30,003,619.85
WELLS FARGO 5,000,000.00
WELLS FARGO CONTRA (9,840.00)34,985,313.85
LOCAL GOV'T INVESTMENT POOL:
GENERAL OPERATION 27,374,476.63 27,374,476.63
MONEY MARKET:
ATLANTIC UNION BANK 2,002,268.49
AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK 2,056,922.88
BRANCH BANKING & TRUST 96,652.28
HOMETRUST BANK 11,606.01
SCOTT STRINGFELLOW - JAIL 1,147,442.60
SCOTT STRINGFELLOW 33,281,875.71
WELLS FARGO 4,199,040.64
BANK OF THE JAMES 509,039.46 43,304,848.07
TOTAL 126,891,998.21
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. L.1
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPE RVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: July 23, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: Work Session with Roanoke Valley Resource Authority
Board (RVRA), Roanoke County Planning Commission and
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors to review the Special
Use Permit Amendment and Working Group Analysis and
Recommendations
SUBMITTED BY: Rebecca Owens
Assistant County Administrator
APPROVED BY: Daniel R. O’Donnell
County Administrator
ISSUE:
This time has been set aside to hold a joint meeting with the Roanoke Valley Resource
Authority Board, Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Working Group, Roanoke County
Planning Commission and the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors to review the
special use permit amendment and the analysis and recommendations of the working
group.
Joint Meeting
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
Roanoke Valley Resource Authority
Roanoke County Planning Commission
July 23, 2019
Agenda
•Special Use Permit Amendment-Jim Guynn, Attorney
•Working Group Analysis and Recommendations, Bob Bengtson, Chair
Working Group, Director of Public Works, City of Roanoke
•Next Steps
2
Acronyms
•Special Use Permit-(SUP)
•Tinker Creek Transfer Station-(TCTS)
•Smith Gap Landfill-(SGLF)
•Salem Transfer Station-(STS)
•Norfolk Southern-(NS)
•Roanoke Valley Resource Authority-(RVRA)
3
Special Use Permit
4
Background
•Purpose of Special Use Permit (SUP)
•Original SUP issued June 27, 1989 (640.39 acres)
•SUP amended December 3, 1991
•Amended landfill permit conditions and operating policies
•SUP amended May 25, 1993
•Adjusted 640.39 acres based on parcels to 752.01 acres based on survey
•Added 126.74 acres for Entrance, Tipper Building, and Rail Yard
•Total acreage covered by the SUP 878.75 acres
•Norfolk Southern completed acquisition properties for Rail Spur
•Properties exempt from zoning requirements
•25-year contract with Norfolk Southern ended June 30, 2018
5
Special Use Permit (SUP)
•Roanoke County
•Existing SUP must be amended due
to the land transfer from Norfolk
Southern owned property to the
RVRA (8.05 acres)
•Necessary for RVRA to continue
providing alternate access to Smith
Gap Landfill for any mode of
transportation
•Also consider proposing revisions
to landfill permit conditions and
operating policies
6
Special Use Permit-Required
Approvals for Rail Corridor
•Montgomery County
•May 3, 2019-Determination that no SUP is required
•RVRA Board
•June 26, 2019-Approved RVRA staff to complete SUP application
•Roanoke County
•SUP needed to continue transporting waste along rail corridor by any mode of transportation
7
Next Steps
•RVRA Board to review SUP application and take vote to submit to
Roanoke County
•Planning Commission to hold a public hearing on SUP application and
make recommendation to the Board of Supervisors
•Roanoke County Board of Supervisors to hold a public hearing on SUP
application and render a decision
8
Working Group Analysis and
Recommendations
9
Background
•Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Resolution February 28, 2018
requested:
•RVRA re-evaluate options for the transport of solid waste to the Smith Gap
Landfill
•RVRA review the expenses and benefits of each transport option considered
including all truck transition waste flow benefits, be publicly disseminated
•In response to this request, the RVRA Board formed a Working Group
to provide this requested analysis and recommendations
10
Members
•Bob Bengtson –Chair, Director of Public Works, City of Roanoke
•Rob Light –Director of General Services, Roanoke County &
RVRA Board of Director
•Mike Tyler –Director of Public Works, City of Salem & RVRA
Board of Director
•Keith Garman –President, Bradshaw Citizens Association &
RVRA Board of Director (previous member)
•Byron Akers –Waste Management & VWIA Association
11
Objectives
•Mission was to answer the fundamental question: what
transportation option is the RVRA’s best long term solution to
continue providing service into the future
•Re-evaluate options for the transport of solid waste to the Smith Gap
Landfill
•Objectively explore all transportation options in good faith
•Conduct meetings, as determined by the group, to identify and
discuss viable options
•Develop a report to the RVRA Board regarding findings and
recommendations
12
Transportation Options
•Rail via Gondolas (Status Quo)
•Rail via Shipping Containers and Trucking (Hybrid)
•Trucking Only on new Spur Road (Not Bradshaw Rd)
13
Evaluation Criteria
•Dependability/Reliability of Service
•Environmental/Safety
•Regulatory Controls
•Capital Investment
•Maintenance of Facilities
•Operations/Process/Staffing
•Timing/Longevity
•Bradshaw Community
•Cost/Fiscal
14
Dependability/Reliability of Service
15
Gondolas via Rail Option (Status Quo)Hybrid (Shipping Containers and Trucking)Trucking Only
Contract does not provide for
guarantee of rail service and no
penalty to Norfolk Southern
Contract does not provide for
guarantee of rail service and no
penalty to Norfolk Southern
RVRA owns 50 trailer units for
loading of trash
Trash exceeds gondola capacity
during summer and holiday weeks;
additional pulls available but no
guarantee of service and no penalty
Shipping containers likely to handle the
trash quantities reducing need for
second pulls.
RVRA currently contracts with
Thompson Trucking to provide
daily hauling between STS and
TCTS.
Lack of competition for rail
transportation limits RVRA
bargaining power
Lack of competition for rail
transportation services limits RVRA
bargaining power
Generally trucking allows for
competition leading to strong
assurances that service is available
and reliable
RVRA would own flatcars and shipping
containers and dependent on NS to
haul flatcars
Also provides back up support to
haul from STS or TCTS to either the
SGLF or 3rd party landfills
Environmental/Safety
16
Gondolas via Rail Option (Status Quo)Hybrid (Shipping Containers and Trucking)Trucking Only
Rail service that fully meets trash
quantity mitigates the needs to haul
by truck from the TCTS to third-party
in landfills
Rail services that fully meets quantities
mitigates the need to haul by truck
from TCTS to SGLF.
Places up to 50 tractor trailer trips
each way on I-81 each weekday
Excess trash not hauled by rail is
placed in trailers
Excess trash not hauled by rail is placed
in trailers
Percentage of additional trips not
discernable being within daily
range of variability
If exceed trailer capacity,haul to
New River Landfill via I-81
If exceed trailer capacity,haul to New
River Landfill via I-81
Plan to have trucks off of I-81
before 5 p.m.
Regulatory Controls
17
Gondolas via Rail Option (Status Quo)Hybrid (Shipping Containers and Trucking)Trucking Only
Trash that is not hauled by rail
remains on the tipping floor at the
TCTS, violating RVRA’s DEQ permit
and employee licensure
requirements
Shipping container capacity likely to
handle trash quantity, which complies
with DEQ permit requirements
Trash cleared from TCTS floor
meets DEQ requirements
Roanoke County special use permit
amendment required
Roanoke County special use permit
amendment required
Roanoke County special use permit
amendment required
Montgomery County does not
require a special use permit
amendment
Montgomery County does not require
a special use permit amendment
Montgomery County does not
require a special use permit
amendment
Capital Investment
18
Gondolas via Rail Option (Status Quo)Hybrid (Shipping Containers and Trucking)Trucking Only
Ownership and maintenance of
gondolas belongs to Norfolk
Southern; gondolas are not expected
to last another 10 years; unsure of
whether replacement expense would
be responsibility of RVRA or NS
estimated costs are $5.4 million
Purchase flat cars, and shipping
containers, hyster lifts, transport
tippers, articulated carrier and other
equipment
Facility modifications TCTS, STS
entranceway, and completion of
spur road at SGLF
Projected tipper overhaul-$1.65
million (sunk costs; all options)
Projected tipper overhaul-$1.65
million (sunk costs; all options)
Projected tipper overhaul-$1.65
million (sunk costs; all options)
Projected remaining capital expense
$0.9 million (track extension and 4
gondolas for needed capacity)
Projected remaining capital expense
$12.8 million
Projected remaining capital
expense $7.3 million
Maintenance of Facilities
19
Gondolas via Rail Option (Status Quo)Hybrid (Shipping Containers and Trucking)Trucking Only
Tipper is 25 years old and subject to
failure and significant downtime
Tipper and associated process would
no longer be used
Tipper and associated process
would no longer be used
All property and rail originally
acquired by Norfolk Southern now
RVRA’s responsibility to maintain
All property and rail originally acquired
by Norfolk Southern is now RVRA’s
responsibility to maintain.
All property and rail originally
acquired by Norfolk Southern is
now RVRA’s responsibility to
maintain.
Operations/Process/Staff
20
Gondolas via Rail Option (Status Quo)Hybrid (Shipping Containers and Trucking)Trucking Only
Least efficient handling Improved handling efficiencies Most efficient handling
Tipper requires additional handling
of waste and five employees are
assigned to support the process at
SGLF
Shipping containers allow for
operations to become more efficient
with the elimination of the tipper. Five
employees assigned to tipper
reallocated to unloading/loading of
shipping containers.
All trash handled one time and direct-
hauled from STS & TCTS to SGLF. Tipper
eliminated & five employees assigned to
tipper reduced through attrition. Trash
quantities at stations become more
balanced; unimpeded access at STS.
STS requires use of trucking to haul
to TCTS which results in additional
handling of trash requiring four
additional employees
STS requires use of trucking to haul to
TCTS which results in additional
handling of trash requiring four
additional employees
STS trash hauled directly to SGLF which
eliminates additional handling and
reduces four additional employees
through attrition
Tipping floor at TCTS not sized to
readily accept tractor trailer waste
during normal operations
Tipping floor at TCTS not sized to
readily accept tractor trailer waste
during normal operations
No tractor trailers required on TCTS
tipping floor
Timing/Longevity
21
Gondolas via Rail Option (Status Quo)Hybrid (Shipping Containers and Trucking)Trucking Only
RVRA has 5-year contract with
Norfolk Southern (7/1/18-
6/30/2023)
RVRA would need contract with
Norfolk Southern to provide shipping
container service after current contract
expires
Implementation of this option can
occur in less than two years
Includes tiered cancellation fee
FY 2020-$900,000
FY 2021-$525,000
FY 2022-$260,000
FY 2023-n/a (end of 5 year term)
Annual contract with haulers
Bradshaw Community
22
Gondolas via Rail Option (Status Quo)Hybrid (Shipping Containers and Trucking)Trucking Only
Residents continue to anticipate the
arrival/departure of trash train
Residents continue to anticipate the
arrival/departure of trash train
Proper access protections included
on the spur road
RVRA continues to honor moral
commitment to not haul trash on
Bradshaw Rd except in extreme
circumstances
RVRA continues to honor moral
commitment to not haul trash on
Bradshaw Rd except in extreme
circumstances
New spur road continues to honor
RVRA’s moral commitment to not
haul trash on Bradshaw Rd except
in extreme circumstances
Property value protections could
be extended to properties
adjacent to new Spur Road
First responders would have access
to spur road
Cost/Fiscal
23
Gondolas via Rail Option (Status Quo)Hybrid (Shipping Containers and Trucking)Trucking Only
25 year planning 25 year planning 25 year planning
Cost range includes four new full
time employees needed to offset
persistent need to work employees
overtime,overhaul of aging tipper
that will result in downtime during
which trash is hauled by truck,
purchase of four new gondolas and
add track capacity to TCTS to handle
growth. Uses a set rate per pull and
annual inflator in current 5 year
contract
Cost range includes four new full time
employees needed to offset persistent
need to work employees overtime,
elimination of tipper and reassignment
of five employees, adjustments to
shipping containers densities, and
unimpeded use of the Salem Transfer
Station. Includes capital investment of
$12.8 million
Cost range includes impacts that
require consideration of reduction
of four new full time employees,
elimination of the tipper allowing
for reduction of personnel by five
positions at SGLF, use of $3 million
of contingency for hauling to 3rd
party landfill during spur road
construction. Includes capital
investment of $7.3 million
Cost range $420.3 m to $428.3 m Cost range $418.3m to $452.4 m Cost range $375.4m to $388.8 m
Recommendations of Working Group
•Trucking Only option would be RVRA’s best long-term solution to continue
providing service into the future
•Trash by rail has been innovative and progressive, but current conditions
have evolved such that the status quo is no longer effective
•Trucking option overcomes current system constraints and service
deficiencies
•Trucking trash allows RVRA to remain a competitive option for its
commercial customers
•Any significant loss of commercial customers is expected to have a spiraling
affect upon the costs borne by RVRA’s member localities
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Next Steps
•Request to meet with executives of Norfolk Southern to discuss
future commitment to RVRA and rail mode of transportation-date to
be determined
•Continue to review and understand the financial analysis
•RVRA to vote on submission of SUP application to Roanoke County
•Roanoke County Planning Commission to receive and make
recommendation on application to the Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors
•Roanoke County Board of Supervisors to receive Planning Commission
recommendation and make determination on application
25
Questions and Comments
26
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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, JULY 23, 2019
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.