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Home My WebLink About7/22/2025 - RegularPage 1 of 5 anokeCounty PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG Disclaimer: “Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Board meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen, to and for the benefit of the Board. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Board and do not necessarily represent the religious beliefs or views of the Board in part or as a whole. No member of the community is required to attend or participate in the invocation and such decision will have no impact on their right to actively participate in the business of the Board.” Roanoke County Board of Supervisors July 22, 2025 Page 2 of 5 Good afternoon and welcome to our meeting for July 22, 2025. Regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Public hearings are held at 6:00 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 Friday at 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 5 p.m. Board of Supervisors meetings can also be viewed online through Roanoke County’s website at www.RoanokeCountyVA.gov. 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 them on silent. A. OPENING CEREMONIES 1. Roll Call B. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS C. PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS, AND AWARDS 1. Recognition of Eric Thomas for his years of service as the Vinton Magisterial District Representative on the Board of Zoning Appeals. (Supervisor Tammy E. Shepherd, Vinton Magisterial District) 2. Resolution recognizing Dylan Crowder for his exemplary service and courageous action. (Richard Caywood, County Administrator) D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Roanoke, Virginia, declaring its intention to reimburse itself from the proceeds of a financing for costs associated with the construction and/or renovations for the Hollins Library, Hollins Fire Station, extension of sewer services, Phase II of infrastructure at Explore Park, and roadway infrastructure. (Laurie Gearheart, Director of Finance and Management Services) Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Agenda July 22, 2025 Page 3 of 5 2. Resolution Adopting Legislative Priorities for the 2026 Session of the Virginia General Assembly and petitioning the General Assembly to favorably consider the priorities addressed herein. (Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney) E. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 1. Ordinance 1) accepting funds in the amount of $510,060.48 from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and appropriating such funds to the County’s grant fund for operation of the CORTRAN program, and 2) reallocating $21,252.52 from the CORTRAN Budget in the operating fund to the grant fund for the required match for operation of the CORTRAN program. (Paula Benke, Transit Planner) (First Reading and Request for Second Reading) 2. Ordinance 1) accepting funds in the amount of $126,400 from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and appropriating such funds to the County’s grant fund for fiscal years 2025 and 2026 for operation of the McAfee Knob Trailhead Shuttle service to the National Park Service’s McAfee Knob trailhead and 2) reallocating $31,600 from the CORTRAN Budget in the operating fund to the grant fund for the required match. (Paula Benke, Transit Planner) (First Reading and Request for Second Reading) 3. Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of real property containing approximately 5.0 acres located at 0 Mount Chestnut Road, Roanoke, Virginia (Roanoke County Tax Map Number 075.00-02-38.00-0000). (Rachel Lower, Deputy County Attorney) (First Reading and Request for Second Reading) F. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AND PUBLIC HEARING 1. Ordinance amending Articles I, II, III, IV and V of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance (Philip Thompson, Director of Planning) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) G. APPOINTMENTS 1. Roanoke County Local Finance Board: Rebecca Owens – Citizen Representative - Term expires July 27, 2026 Susan Peterson – Roanoke County Public Schools - Term expires July 27, 2027 Penny Hodge – Citizen Representative – Term expires July 27, 2027 2. Social Services Advisory Board (By District): Jerry Canada – Hollins Magisterial District – Term expires July 31, 2029 Yvette Lavanchy – Cave Spring Magisterial District – Term expires July 31, 2029 Page 4 of 5 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 – July 8, 2025 2. Request to accept and allocate $2,500.00 from the Office of the Attorney General, Virginia Rules Summer Camp Program. 3. The petition of Hamlar Properties, LLC, to rezone approximately 3.8 acres from AR, Agricultural/Residential District, to R-3, Medium Density Multi- Family Residential District, to construct a multi-family development located at 3037 and 3133 Rutrough Road, Vinton Magisterial District. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading and Public Hearing) 4. Request to accept and allocate funds in the amount of $17,597.50 from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Library of Virginia's Records Preservation Program. 5. Ordinance Authorizing Receipt of All Parcels of Real Property Comprising Explore Park from the Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading) I. CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS This time has been set aside for Roanoke County citizens, County property owners, and County business owners to address the Board on matters of interest or concern. While the Board desires to hear from all who desire to speak, this agenda item is limited to a duration of 30 minutes, Each individual speaker shall be afforded 3 minutes to speak. J. REPORTS 1. Unappropriated Balance, Board Contingency and Capital Reserves Report 2. Outstanding Debt Report 3. Accounts Paid – June 2025 4. Statement of the Treasurer’s Accountability per Investment and Portfolio Policy, as of June 30, 2025 Page 5 of 5 K. CLOSED MEETING, pursuant to the Code of Virginia as follows: 1. Section 2.2-3711(A)(5) of the Code of Virginia, for discussion concerning a prospective business or industry or the expansion of an existing business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business’ or industry’s interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community. Specifically, the Board will discuss potential business location or expansion in the five magisterial districts. EVENING SESSION – 6:00 PM L. CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION M. SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. The petition of Shelley Friend to rezone approximately 4.51 acres from R-2, Medium Density Residential District, to AR, Agricultural/Residential District, to allow for a private stable located at 1709 Mayfield Drive, Vinton Magisterial District. (Philip Thompson, Director of Planning) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) 2. The petition of Craighead & Associates to obtain a special use permit to operate a car wash on approximately 0.71 acre on land zoned C-2, High Intensity Commercial District, located at 3664 Colonial Avenue, Cave Spring Magisterial District. (Philip Thompson, Director of Planning) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) 3. The petition of Challenge, LLC to obtain a special use permit to construct 28 townhouses on approximately 3.0 acres of land zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential District, located at 5811 Cove Road, Catawba Magisterial District. (Philip Thompson, Director of Planning) (Second Reading and Public Hearing) N. REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS 1. Phil C. North 2. Martha B. Hooker 3. Paul M. Mahoney 4. Tammy E. Shepherd 5. David F. Radford O. ADJOURNMENT