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From:Windsor Hills District
To:David F. Radford; Philip G. Thompson
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] - Board of Supervisors Meeting - November 18th - Land Use Application - Electric/Keagy Road
parcel
Date:Tuesday, October 28, 2025 2:59:00 PM
From: Ann Johnson <asjjah@aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:15 PM
To: Windsor Hills District <windsorhillsdistrict@roanokecountyva.gov>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] - Board of Supervisors Meeting - November 18th - Land Use Application -
Electric/Keagy Road parcel
Dear Mr. Radford, I am writing as a resident of The Townes of Hidden Valley (Leigh Lane) to express my concerns regarding the proposed development of a four-building apartment complex containing approximately 225 residential units on the propertyZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerStart
ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerEndDear Mr. Radford,
I am writing as a resident of The Townes of Hidden Valley (Leigh Lane) to express my
concerns regarding the proposed development of a four-building apartment complex
containing approximately 225 residential units on the property adjacent to our community.
When this site was originally zoned for commercial use, plans called for a small retail
establishment—such as a neighborhood grocery store similar in scale to a Trader Joe’s. That
type of use would have provided convenient services to nearby residents while generating a
manageable and predictable level of traffic. The current proposal for a large multi-building
residential complex represents a substantial change in both the type and intensity of use
envisioned for this parcel.
A development of this scale will significantly increase the number of vehicles entering and
exiting the site each day. Unlike a small grocery store, which would generate shorter and more
distributed trips throughout the day, an apartment complex will create concentrated traffic
during peak morning and evening hours. This is particularly concerning given that the site has
only one access point connecting to Keagy Road—a two-lane roadway that already
experiences congestion and safety challenges during rush hours.
While there is an entrance to the adjacent shopping center off Keagy Road, most residents of
the proposed apartments would not use that route to access their homes. Instead, they would
rely on the single access point directly on Keagy Road. This intersection is already complex
and hazardous, with three roads converging—Keagy Road, Sugar Loaf Mountain Road, and
the proposed entrance—without the benefit of a traffic light or roundabout. Current traffic
volumes already create safety risks, and additional traffic from this development would only
worsen those conditions.
Before any approval is granted, I respectfully urge the Commission to:
1. Require a comprehensive traffic impact study evaluating the effect of
approximately 225–250 new residential units on Keagy Road and nearby intersections.
(The last study, to my knowledge, was conducted in 2004—well before the significant
residential and commercial growth that has since occurred in this area.)
2. Assess emergency access and safety concerns related to the proposed single-entry
design of the development.
3. Reconsider the zoning designation, as the shift from commercial to high-density
residential use represents a major change that will affect the character, safety, and
livability of the surrounding neighborhood.
Our community supports responsible growth, but it should be balanced, well-planned, and
compatible with existing infrastructure and traffic conditions. I respectfully ask that you
consider these issues carefully when reviewing this proposal.
Thank you for your time and for your ongoing commitment to thoughtful and responsible
development in Roanoke County.
Sincerely,
Ann Johnson
4724 Leigh Lane, Roanoke VA 24018
The Townes of Hidden Valley