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Roanoke County Administration Center
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
September 26, 2000
The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day at the
Roanoke County Administration Center, this being the fourth Tuesday and the second
regularly scheduled meeting of the month of September, 2000.
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman McNamara called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. The roll call
was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Joseph McNamara, Vice Chairman H. Odell "Fuzzy"
Minnix, Supervisors Joseph B. "Butch" Church, Bob L.
Johnson, Harry C. Nickens
None
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
Elmer C. Hodge, County Administrator; Paul M. Mahoney,
County Attorney; Brenda J. Holton, Deputy Clerk to the Board;
John M. Chambliss, Assistant County Administrator; Dan R.
O'Donnell, Assistant County Administrator
IN RE:
OPENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was given by The Rev. James W. Reynolds, Retired, United
Methodist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
IN RE:
REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF
AGENDA ITEMS
Supervisor Johnson requested a Closed Meeting pursuant to Session 2.1-
344 A (7) consultation with legal counsel pertaining to probable litigation re: Virginia Gas
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IN RE:
NEW BUSINESS
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ReQuest for authorization to execute a contract with American
Electric Power for the purchase of electricity.
Robertson, Utility Director)
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Mr. Robertson asked that the Board authorize the County Administrator to
execute a new contract with AEP for the purchase of electricity. He advised that
$12,246 was appropriated on July 27, 1999 as the County's share of the cost of
negotiating this new contract which was split between the School Board, Utilities and
General Government.
The negotiations have been ongoing for approximately 18
months, and the existing contract expired on June 30, 1999. Until June 30, 2000, AEP
operated under the old contract, and since July 1, 2000, AEP has operated under this
new contract. Beginning with the next contract, it is possible that negotiations will have
to made with multiple power company. The contract is for a two year term beginning
July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2002, and the new rates represent a 4.41 % reduction.
Staff was unsuccessful in deleting the Spring Hollow Reservoir addendum to the
contract for a demand charge during December, January and February but did obtain
eight days during these three months to pump during peak hours at the public authority
rate. The rates on the municipal street light schedule will remain the same. It is
anticipated that this contract will result in a net savings of $35,000 per year or $70,000
total to the County, and $45,000 per year or $90,000 total to the schools.
Supervisor Johnson advised that he was disappointed that the adjustment
for pumping during peak hours at the Spring Hollow Reservoir was not deleted, and in
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response to his inquiry, Mr. Robertson advised that they only had to use the pumps
during peak times once this past winter but the potential cost could be as high as
$45,000 or $50,000 if it should become necessary in the future. Supervisor Johnson
asked that this be an ongoing item for consideration in future negotiations with other
companies.
Supervisor Nickens moved to approve the execution of contract. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
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Reauest to approve the budget for the Day Reportina Proaram
for FY 2000-2001. (John Chambliss. Assistant County
Administrator)
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Mr. Chambliss advised that after the closing of Youth Haven II last year,
staff from the City of Roanoke and the County developed the Day Reporting Program to
address the needs of the youth in the Roanoke Valley. Youth Haven II was a program
for young women only, and there was a need for a co-educational treatment center and
an alternative to secure detention. The budget for the program is $261,218 and the
funding comes from part of the County's share from the Virginia Juvenile Community
Crime Control Act grant, the local match that was required for the grant, and $80 per
day fees to be paid by other jurisdictions using the facility. He introduced Program
Manager Sandy Worley and advised that the program comes under the supervision of a
committee comprised of the Roanoke City Court Services Director; Mike Lazzuri,
Roanoke County Services Director; and Dr. Betty McCrary, Roanoke County Director of
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Social Services.
Ms. Worley advised that the program opened on August 14 and received
its first clients on August 21. There are two components of the program: (1) the day
program from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and (2) evening program from 2:30 p.m. or 3:30
p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The program is treatment based and If a youth fails the program,
they go immediately into detention and may not return.
In response to Supervisor Minnix's inquiry as to how youths are referred to
the program, Mr. Chambliss advised that the in-take officer of the Court Services unit or
Juvenile Court Judges can use this program as an alternative before sending youth to
the Juvenile Detention Center.
Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the budget with quarterly reports to
be made on utilization. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
IN RE:
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AND FIRST READING OF
REZONING ORDINANCES. CONSENT AGENDA
Supervisor Minnix moved to approve the first readings and set the second
readings and public hearings for October 24, 2000. The motion carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
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Ordinance to obtain a Special Use Permit for a reliaious
assembly. located at 5471 Keffer Road. Catawba Maaisterial
District. upon the petition of The Church of God.
Ordinance for a Special Use Permit to allow a convenience
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store with aas station located at 3434 Buck Mountain Road.
Cave Sprina Maaisterial District. upon the petition of
Sprinawood Properties. LLC.
Ordinance to rezone 3.77 acres from Co2 with conditions to C-1
with conditions to construct an office buildina. located in the
3000 block of Electric Road. Windsor Hills Maaisterial District.
upon the petition of Certified Medical Representatives
Institute.
Ordinance for a Special Use Permit to allow a broadcast tower.
located in the 8300 block of Honeysuckle Road. Windsor Hills
Maaisterial District. upon the petition of Aircable of Roanoke.
LLC.
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Ordinance to rezone 0.809 acre from C-2 to R-2 to construct a
two family dwellina. located at 5929 Williamson Road. Hollins
Maaisterial District. upon the petition of Mexicorp Inc.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
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First readina of ordinance amendina Ordinance 011299-6
"Roanoke Community Plan" for adoption of a new future land
use map for the Hollins (Exit 146) 1-81 Interchanae area. (Janet
Scheid. Senior Planner)
Ms. Scheid advised that as a result of increasing traffic along the
Interstate 81 corridor, the Virginia Department of Transportation has proposed
improving the interstate to provide increased carrying capacity and to address safety
concerns.
These proposed improvements include the re-design of Exit 146 at
Plantation Road. The Board asked staff to analyze the potential land use impacts and
the opportunities that road improvements might provide. An additional objective of the
project study was to determine suitable land uses that could promote economic
opportunities while limiting haphazard development. Two community meeting were held
during the past year and the proposed Community Plan revisions reflect citizen input
from these meeting, staff analysis of current and anticipated conditions and Planning
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Commission review. The most significant land use change being recommended is in
the Indian Road area in the southwest corner of the project are which is a residential
area designated as Neighborhood Conservation.
The Planning Commission
recommended changing this designation to Principal Industrial to reflect the prevalent
surrounding industrial development, and approving design and land use guidelines for
the Hollinsll-81 interchange district to insure that development in this area occurs in a
planned manner and promotes economic development without being unduly restrictive.
These development guidelines include streetscape improvements, signage guidelines
and architectural guidelines.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on
September 5, 2000 and unanimously recommended that the Board adopt these
revisions.
Supervisor Johnson inquired if the staff had contacted Hollins University
officials about the proposed greenway through their campus, and Ms. Scheid advised
that Greenway Coordinator Liz Belcher has been in contact with them, that Hollins
University supports the greenway, and their representatives have been attending the
community meetings.
Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the first reading and set the
second reading and public hearing for October 24, 2000. The motion carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
IN RE:
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
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Second readina of ordinance to extend the current franchise
aareement with Adelphia (Salem) Cable for ninety days.
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(Joseph Obenshain. Senior Assistant County Attornev)
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Mr. Mahoney advised that they have been no changes since the first
reading. There was no discussion.
Supervisor Church moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
ORDINANCE 092600-3 EXTENDING THE FRANCHISE OF
BLACKSBURG/SALEM CABLEVISION , INC. D/B/A SALEM CABLE TV
TO OPERATE A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM IN ROANOKE COUNTY
FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS
WHEREAS, Blacksburg/Salem Cablevision, d/b/a Salem Cable TV, a
wholly owned subsidiary of Adelphia Communications Corporation, currently holds a
franchise granted by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, to operate a
cable television system within portions of Roanoke County which franchise expired on
October 4, 1999, and was extended for a period of ninety (90) days by action of the
Board of Supervisors on September 28, 1999, and for additional ninety (90) day
periods by action of the Board on January 11, 2000, March 28, 2000, and June 27,
2000; and
WHEREAS, negotiations are currently under way between
Blacksburg/Salem Cablevision, Inc., d/b/a Salem Cable TV, and the County of Roanoke
for the renewal of this franchise agreement, which negotiations may not be concluded
sufficiently prior to such date to permit adoption of a new franchise agreement by the
Board of Supervisors of the County of Roanoke prior to the expiration of the current
franchise agreement on or about October 1, 2000; and
WHEREAS, Blacksburg/Salem Cablevision, Inc., d/b/a Salem Cable TV, is
prohibited by federal law from operating a cable television system within any jurisdiction
without a franchise agreement or extension as defined by federal law; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on September 12,
2000, and the second reading of this ordinance was held on September 26, 2000.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That in order to permit Blacksburg/Salem Cablevision, Inc., d/b/a
Salem Cable TV, to continue to operate a cable television franchise within the territorial
limits of Roanoke County, Virginia, after October 1, 2000, and to prevent any
interruption of cable television services to customers of Salem Cable TV, the franchise
of Blacksburg/ Salem Cablevision, Inc., d/b/a Salem Cable TV, for the operation of a
cable television system within Roanoke County, Virginia, is hereby extended for a
period of ninety (90) days beginning at 12:00, midnight, on October 1, 2000, under the
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same terms and conditions as contained in the existing franchise agreement originally
granted by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, to Booth American
Company, d/b/a Salem Cable TV, in October, 1994, and subsequently transferred to
Blacksburg/Salem Cablevision, Inc., d/b/a Salem Cable TV, as of April, 1997.
2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from its passage.
On motion of Supervisor Church to adopt the ordinance, and carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
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Second readina of ordinance authorizina acQuisition of
necessary easements to. construct the Campbell Hills Water
Line proiect. (Garv Robertson. Utility Director)
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Mr. Robertson advised that there have been no changes since the first
reading. There was no discussion.
Supervisor Church moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
ORDINANCE 092600-4 FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE
NECESSARY WATER LINE EASEMENTS AND PROPERTY TO
CONSTRUCT THE CAMPBELL HILLS WATER LINE
WHEREAS, location plans for the Campbell Hills Water Line Project have
been completed and the project will require acquisition of water line easements across
certain properties; and
WHEREAS, said easements are to be acquired to facilitate any future
construction of the Campbell Hills Water Line; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke Còunty Charter directs that the
acquisition of real estate be accomplished by ordinance; the first reading of this
ordinance was held on September 12, 2000; and the second reading was held on
September 26, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the acquisition and acceptance of the necessary water line
easements for the Campbell Hills Water Line Project is hereby authorized across the
following properties, referenced by tax map number, from the following property owners,
their successors or assigns:
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TAX MAP NO.
72.02-1-8.1
72.02-1-8.2
72.02-1-8.4
72.02-1-16
72.02-1-45
PROPERTY OWNER
Marshall, B. R. and Linda R.
Marshall, B. R. and Linda R.
Marshall, Anthony T. and Sharon
Thomas, Inc.
Thomas, Inc.
AMOUNT
$ 600.29
$ 50.00
$ 563.33
$1788.23
$ 18.89
2. That the consideration for each easement acquisition shall not
exceed a value equal to 40% of the current tax assessment for the property to be
acquired plus the cost of actual damages, if any; and
3. That the consideration for each easement shall be paid from the
Campbell Hills Water Line Account; and
4. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized to execute such
documents and take such actions as may be necessary to accomplish these
acquisitions, all of which shall be on form approved by the County Attorney.
On motion of Supervisor Church to adopt the ordinance, and carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
INRE:
APPOINTMENTS
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Hanaing Rock Battlefield and Rail Preservation Foundation
Supervisor Nickens nominated Pete Haislip to serve a three year term
which will expire on October 25, 2003.
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Industrial Development Authoritv
Supervisor McNamara asked the Deputy Clerk to determine if Mr. J.
Richard Cranwell would be interested in serving another term
IN RE:
CONSENT AGENDA
R.092600-5: R.092600-5.a: R-092600.5.b: R-092600-5.a
Supervisor McNamara moved to adopt the Consent Resolution. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
RESOLUTION 092600-5 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN
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ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA
FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM J - CONSENT AGENDA
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for
September 26, 2000, designated as Item J - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is
approved and concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section
designated Item 1 through 8, inclusive, as follows:
1. Approval of minutes for July 25, 2000, August 8, 2000 and August
22, 2000.
2.
3.
Request to approve resolution reconstituting the Regional
Community Criminal Justice Board for the Court Community
Corrections Program and confirmation of County appointment.
Acceptance of Northwalk Drive and the remaining portion of Pettit
Avenue into the Virginia Department of Transportation Secondary
System.
4.
Donation of a 15 foot drainage easement from Dane C. McBride,
President of the Roanoke Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day
Saints (Tax Map No. 46-07-01-01) in the Catawba Magisterial
District.
5.
Donation of a 10 foot strip of land for public right-of-way from Ira
Garland Bower, Wanda Ruth Huff and Charlotte Anne Bibb (Tax
Map No. 50.01-1-16.9) in the Hollins Magisterial District.
Renewal of agreement to provide office space to the Roanoke
Valley Greenway Commission.
6.
7.
Acceptance of water and sewer facilities serving Northbrooke,
Section 1.
Confirmation of funding of seven solid waste vehicles through
borrowing from the Future School Operating Reserve.
2. That the Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized and directed where
required by law to set forth upon any of said items the separate vote tabulation for any
such item pursuant to this resolution.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the Consent Resolution, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
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RESOLUTION 092600-5.a RECONSTITUTING THE REGIONAL
COMMUNITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD FOR THE COURT
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAM AND CONFIRMATION OF
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COUNTY APPOINTEE
RESOLUTION of the Board of Supervisors for the County of Roanoke,
establishing, by joint action of the Boards of Supervisors of the Counties of Alleghany,
Bath, Botetourt, Craig, Roanoke and Rockbridge, and the City Councils of the Cities of
Buena Vista, Clifton Forge, Covington, Lexington, Roanoke and Salem, the membership
of the Court-Community Corrections Regional Community Criminal Justice Board to
serve the region composed of those Counties and Cities.
WHEREAS, Boards of Supervisors of the Counties of Alleghany, Bath,
Botetourt, Craig, Roanoke and Rockbridge, and the City Councils of the Cities of Buena
Vista, Clifton Forge, Covington, Lexington, Roanoke and Salem have established and
operate the Court-Community Corrections Program, a local pretrial services and
community-based probation program established and operated pursuant to the
provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 53.1 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as
amended; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Comprehensive Community-Corrections Act for
Local-Responsible Offenders (Virginia Code § 53.1-180 et seq.) and the Virginia Pretrial
Services Act (Virginia Code §19.2-152.2 et seq.) require the establishment and
appointment of a Community Criminal Justice Board for the Court-Community
Corrections Program; and
WHEREAS, a Regional Community Criminal Justice Board for the Court-
Community Corrections Program previously has been established in accordance with
law, and this Board of Supervisors now, and in conjunction with the governing bodies of
the other jurisdictions which participate in this multijurisdictional program, deems it
appropriate to reconstitute the Regional Community Criminal Justice Board for the
Court-Community Corrections Program, pursuant to the authority granted to local
governing bodies under Virginia Code §15.2-1411 and in consideration of the changes
in the Code of Virginia since the Regional Community Criminal Justice Board's
establishment;
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority granted to this Board by
Virginia Code §§15.2-1411, 19.2-152.5, 53.1-183 and the organic law of the
Commonwealth, IT IS RESOLVED:
1. That a Regional Community Criminal Justice Board for the Court-
Community Corrections Program is established.
2. The Counties of Alleghany, Bath, Botetourt, Craig, Roanoke and
Rockbridge, and the City Councils of the Cities of Buena Vista, Clifton Forge,
Covington, Lexington, Roanoke and Salem are the jurisdictions which participate in the
Court-Community Corrections Program. Each of these jurisdictions shall be represented
on the Regional Community Criminal Justice Board. The Regional Community Criminal
Justice Board shall consist of 25 persons, a number established by this resolution and
by similar resolutions of the governing bodies of each of the other participating
jurisdictions. The composition of the Regional Community Justice Board shall at all
times comply with all applicable statutes and regulations. Each participating city or
county shall have an equal number of appointments.
3. In conjunction with resolutions of appointment adopted or to be adopted
by the governing bodies of all participating jurisdictions, this Board of Supervisors
appoints the following persons to the Regional Criminal Justice Board for the terms of
years set forth below.
Each appointment shall be effective as of July 1, 2000. Because §53.1-
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183 mandates that the Board's membership include persons who hold certain positions,
this resolution sets out, beside the name of each person hereby appointed, a descriptive
title for that person's position or occupation.
Name and Title Term
John M. Chambliss. Jr.
Assistant Administrator
County of Roanoke
Honorable George E. Honts, III
3 Years
1 Year
Judge, Circuit Court
Twenty-fifth Judicial Circuit
Honorable Julian H. Raney, Jr.
Judge, General District Court
Twenty-third Judicial District
2 Years
Honorable John B. Ferguson
Judge, Juvenile @ Domestic Relations Court
Twenty-third Judicial District
James C. "Chris" Alderson, Esquire
Commonwealth Attorney
Alleghany County/City of Covington
3 Years
3 Years
Sheriff George McMillan
Roanoke City Sheriffs Office
Sheriff Gerald Holt
Roanoke County Sheriffs Office
2 Years
1 Year
Sheriff Ronnie Sprinkle
Botetourt County Sheriffs Office
Sheriff C. E. "Butch" Simpson
Alleghany County Sheriffs Office
1 Year
2 Years
Mr. John Higgins
Acting Superintendent
Rockbridge Regional Jail
William H. Cleaveland, Esquire
Attorney-at-Law
Roanoke, Virginia
3 Years
3 Years
Mr. Ray Burton Fitzgerald
Chief Magistrate
Twenty-fifth Judicial District
2 Years
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Dr. David Smith
Superintendent
Bath County Public Schools
Ms. Gail Burrus
Director, Counseling Services
Blue Ridge Community Services Board
Roanoke, Virginia
4. This Board, in conjunction with the governing bodies of the other
jurisdictions which have established the Court-Community Corrections Program, hereby
reappoints the City of Salem as the fiscal agent for the program.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution and appoint
John M. Chambliss, Jr., Assistant Administrator, and carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
1 Year
2 Years
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
RESOLUTION 092600-5.b REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE OF
NORTHWALK DRIVE AND THE REMAINING PORTION OF PETTIT
AVENUE INTO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SECONDARY SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the streets described on the attached Additions Form SR-
5(a), fully incorporated herein by reference, are shown on plats recorded in the Clerk's
Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of
Transportation has advised this Board the streets meet the requirements established by
the Subdivision Street Reauirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation, and
WHEREAS, the County and the Virginia Department of Transportation
have entered into an agreement on March 9,1999, for comprehensive stormwater
detention which applies to this request for addition,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board requests the Virginia
Department of Transportation to add the streets described on the attached Additions
Form SR-5(A) to the secondary system of state highways, pursuant to §33.1-229, Code
of Virginia, and the Department's Subdivision Street Reauirements. 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 Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Recorded Vote
Moved By:
Seconded By:
Yeas:
Nays:
Absent:
Suoervisor McNamara
None Reauired
Suoervisors Johnson. Minnix. Church. Nickens. McNamara
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RESOLUTION 092600.5.a AUTHORIZING THE BORROWING OF
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$736,680 FROM THE FUTURE SCHOOL OPERATING RESERVE BY
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (the "Board") of Roanoke County,
Virginia, (the "County") has determined that it is necessary and expedient to borrow not
to exceed $736,680 from the Future School Operating Reserve of the County to finance
certain solid waste vehicles.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA:
I. The Board hereby determines that it is advisable to loan monies
available in the Future School Operating Reserve to purchase solid
waste vehicles (the "Loan"). The Loan shall be made on the terms
set forth in this resolution. The Future School Operating Reserve
shall lend an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $736,680.
There will not be an interest charge for this loan.
The General Services Department will repay the Future School
Operating Reserve with two annual payments this first in July 2001,
and the second in July 2002.
The General Services Department may prepay the Loan at any
time without penalty.
If the funds from the School Operating Reserve are needed before
the loan is repaid, a request can be made to the Board of
Supervisors to accommodate if possible.
5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, and carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
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IN RE:
CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Allen Childress. 6549 Masons View Lane: Mr. Brent Rilev. 5280
Wade Road: and Mr. Chris Caveness. 5051 Twelve O'clock Knob Road: addressed
the Board and outlined their concerns about the proposed Virginia Gas Pipeline. They
requested that the County take action to protect the citizens against the pipeline going
forward by asking the State Corporation Commission to reopen the case.
They
described several instances in which they felt the process was not handled properly and
adequate notification was not given. Mr. Caveness submitted his written statement
which contained information about the violations. They also asked the Board's help in
getting the Virginia Gas Pipeline Company to co-locate their easements within the
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easements already established.
Chairman McNamara responded that this matter will be discussed in a
Closed Meeting with legal counsel and that Mr. Mahoney will have an update at the
evening session.
IN RE:
REPORTS
Supervisor Johnson moved to receive and file the following reports. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
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IN RE:
General Fund Unappropriated Balance
Capital Fund Unappropriated Balance
Board Continaencv Fund
Future School Capital Reserve
Accounts Paid -Auaust 2000
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures for two month
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period ended August 31. 2000
Update on CORTRAN contract.
CLOSED MEETING
At 4:07 p.m., Supervisor McNamara moved to go into Closed Meeting
after the work session pursuant to Code of Virginia Section 2.1-344A (7) consultation
with legal counsel pertaining to probable litigation Re: Va Gas Pipeline. The motion
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
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NAYS:
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IN RE:
WORK SESSIONS
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Work Session on Fire and Rescue staffina issues (Richard
Burch. Fire and Rescue Chief)
The work session was held from 4:15 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Chief Burch
presented a power point presentation and distributed copies of the proposed Fire &
Rescue Comprehensive Plan. He described the proposed new plan as follows: (1) the
County would be re-arranged into four quadrants with 24 hours 7 days a week
Advanced Life Support (ALS) coverage; (2) an additional 20 paramedics/firefights would
need to be hired; and (3) additional funding of $907,091 would be needed for the
additional personnel. The locations and coverage areas for these four quadrants would
be: (1) Fort Lewis Station to cover Fort Lewis and parts of Masons Cove; (2) Clearbrook
Station to cover Clearbrook, Cave Spring, Back Creek, Bent Mountain and parts of
Mount Pleasant; (3) Vinton Station to cover Vinton, Read Mountain and parts of Mount
Pleasant; and (4) Hollins Station to cover Hollins, Masons Cove and Catawba. Benefits
of the system would be: (1) capability of providing ALS response within 6 minutes to
80% of all EMS calls; (2) ability to relocate units based on volunteer available and call
volume; and (3) strategically placed units for regional cooperation.
Due to the scheduled joint meeting with the Vinton Town Council at 5:00
p.m., Chairman McNamara announced that the work session would be continued until
after that meeting.
INRE:
JOINT MEETING WITH VINTON TOWN COUNCIL
Chairman McNamara welcomed the Vinton Town Council to the meeting.
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Mayor Donald Davis called the Vinton Town Council to order at 5:04 p.m. Members
present were: Robert Altice, Bradley Grose; Tom Rotenberry; and William Obenchain.
Staff present was Vinton Town Manager Clay Goodman, Town Attorney Bill Heartwell,
and Town Clerk Carolyn Ross. Supervisor Nickens gave the invocation and Chairman
McNamara declared a recess for dinner at 5:10 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 5:30 p.m., and it was agreed to add the
proposed Fire & Rescue Comprehensive Plan to the agenda. Mayor Davis introduced
the new Vinton Chief of Police Herb Cooley.
IN RE:
MCDONALD FARM COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
Mr. Goodman distributed a copy of the map approved by the Board of
Supervisors which shows the zoning and proposed land uses for the McDonald Farm
which is a joint project between the County and Town of Vinton. The 100 acre parcel of
land was purchased by the Town of Vinton in 1985, and he described the history of the
project and plans for development. Mr. Hodge advised that an agreement with the
Town of Vinton on McDonald Farm should be completed and brought back to the Board
by October 24, 2000, along with possibilities for funding the County's share of the
project.
IN RE:
FIRE & RESCUE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Chief Burch gave an over-view of the proposed Fire & Rescue
Comprehensive Plan which was presented earlier at the work session. Mr. Hodge
advised that staff will be communicating the details of the plan to the other localities and
that funding methods will be brought back at the October 24, 2000 meeting. Mayor
Davis invited Chief Burch to attend the next Vinton Town Council meeting on October 2,
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2000 to give a presentation.
INRE:
VINTON TOWN COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT
At 6:30 p.m., Vice Mayor Altice adjourned the meeting.
IN RE:
CONTINUATION OF WORK SESSION ON FIRE & RESCUE STAFFING
ISSUES
The work session was continued from 6:35 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. It was the
consensus of the Board as follows: (1) to hold a public hearing on October 24, 2000 on
the Fire & Rescue Comprehensive Plan and possible methods for funding; (2) that staff
will meet with the other localities to explain the plan; (3) that the Board will support
overtime to meet the immediate needs at Fort Lewis and Mt. Pleasant; and (4) that
recruitment for 20 additional personnel will go forward without delay, but hiring is still
subject to available funding.
IN RE:
CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
At 7:03 p.m., Chairman McNamara announced the Closed Meeting was
not held during the afternoon session but would be held after the evening session.
INRE:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
b
Public hearina and reQuest to approve resolution authorizina
the execution of an aareement between Montaomery County
and Roanoke County to relocate the boundary line.
Mahonev. County Attornev)
(Paul
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Mr. Mahoney advised that this is a request for approval of a resolution to
authorize execution of an agreement to relocate the boundary line between
Montgomery County and Roanoke County. This proposal has been worked on for
several years and started with a requests from the Hesleps to move their entire trailer
park into Montgomery County. As the situation was discussed, a broader adjustment of
the boundary line was considered to adjust some of the more critical issues. The
corporate boundary line between Montgomery County and Roanoke County would be
adjusted as follows: (1) the property of Arthur W. Heslep containing 3.720 acres, and (b)
the property of Richard A. Heslep containing 1.960 acres would be added to
Montgomery County; and, (c) the property of Thomas, Ltd. containing 36.726 acres and
(d) the property of Thomas, Ltd. containing 0.882 acres would be added to Roanoke
County. He advised that Ed Natt, Attorney, was present and represents both Mr.
Heslep and Mr. Thomas. With the Board's approval, the agreement could be executed
and documents filed for Circuit Court approval, and the adjustment would take effect
January 1, 2001. He also requested that the Board refer this matter to the Planning
Commission with a recommendation to have this new property zoned AG-1.
In response to Supervisor Nickens, Mr. Mahoney advised that staff is
seeking approval of this boundary adjustment because agreement has been reached by
both jurisdictions and the property owners support the changes.
In response to Supervisor Johnson's concerns about notification of the
change for persons living on the property, Mr. Natt advised that the property coming into
Roanoke County is mostly vacant land, and the property going into Montgomery County
has residents of the trailer park. Mr. Roger Heslep advised that even though the trailer
park has been physically located in Roanoke County, the residents have been treated
as citizens of Montgomery County in all instances of schools, voting, and taxes.
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Supervisor Church moved to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
RESOLUTION 092600-6 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND ROANOKE
COUNTY RELOCATING THE BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN SAID
GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, AND AUTHORIZING THAT CERTAIN
OTHER ACTIONS RELATING TO SUCH BOUNDARY LINE BE TAKEN
AS PROVIDED BY LAW
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Article 2, Chapter 31, Title 15.2,
1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, the governing bodies of Montgomery County and
Roanoke County wish to petition the Court for approval to relocate portions of the
boundary line between these two jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the relocation of the boundary line of such governmental
entities in the area proposed will permit more effective and efficient delivery of municipal
services and promote the public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the governing body of Montgomery County has adopted a
measure reflecting its desire to relocate and change a portion of the boundary line
between the two counties as requested by certain property owners within said areas;
and
WHEREAS, Montgomery County and Roanoke County have agreed to the
boundary relocation by action of their respective governing bodies.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, that:
1. The Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is hereby authorized to
execute an agreement between Montgomery County and Roanoke County, on a form
approved by the County Attorney, establishing a new boundary line at certain points
between said jurisdictions, as more particularly shown on plats prepared by T.P. Parker
& Son, dated November 18, 1998 and January 22, 1999, which are incorporated by
reference herein (Exhibit 1 and 2).
2. The boundary line set forth in said agreement will be described by
metes and bounds as set out in the Notice of Public Hearing (Exhibit 2).
3. Notice of the proposed boundary line adjustment has been duly
published as required by §15.2-3107 of the State Code.
4. Upon approval of the execution of the agreement between the
governing bodies, the County Attorney is authorized to petition the Circuit Court of one
of the affected jurisdictions to relocate the boundary line in accordance with the plats
and the agreement.
5. Upon entry of an order by the Circuit Court establishing the new
boundary line, a certified copy of such order will be forwarded to the Secretary of the
Commonwealth.
6. The County Administrator and County Attorney are authorized to
take, or cause to be taken, such other actions, and to execute other documents as may
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be required by law to effect the change in the boundary line as set forth herein.
7. The Clerk to the Board of Supervisors is directed to forward an
attested copy of this resolution to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Montgomery
County.
On motion of Supervisor Church to adopt the resolution, and carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
INRE:
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
b
Second readina of ordinance to obtain a Special Use Permit to
allow the expansion of a fast food restaurant with drive thru.
located at 4840 Hollins Road. Hollins Maaisterial District. upon
the petition of David J. Bell. (Terrv Harrinaton. County Planner)
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Mr. Harrington advised that this is the petition for a special use permit on a
parcel of land approximately 6.7 acres in area and zoned C-2 General Commercial for
the operation of a drive-through facility in an established fast food restaurant. The lot is
located in the shopping center on the northeast corner of the intersection of Plantation
Road and Hollins Road. The Planning Commission recommended approval with two
conditions. There was no discussion and no citizens present to speak on this item.
Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
ORDINANCE 092600-7 GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO
DAVID J. BELL TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF A FAST FOOD
RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE-THRU TO BE LOCATED AT 4840
HOLLINS ROAD (TAX MAP NO. 38.16-1-3.3), HOLLINS MAGISTERI-
AL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, David J. Bell has filed a petition for a special use permit to
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allow the expansion of a fast food restaurant with drive-thru to be located at 4840
Hollins Road (Tax Map No. 38.16-1-3.3) in the Hollins Magisterial District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter
on September 5, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, held a
first reading on this matter on August 22, 2000; the second reading and public hearing
on this matter was held on September 26, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED 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
David J. Bell to allow the expansion of a fast food restaurant with drive-thru to be
located at 4840 Hollins Road (Tax Map No. 38.16-1-3.3) in the Hollins Magisterial
District is substantially in accord with the adopted 2000 Community Plan pursuant to the
provisions of § 15.2-2232 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and said Special
Use Permit is hereby approved with the following conditions:
(1) The site is to be designed in substantial conformance with the
submitted site plan.
(2) The drive-thru lane shall be clearly marked, and the edge of the
lane closest to the travel lane shall be marked with 3-dimensional
and/or reflective marker.
2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days
after its final passage. 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.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the ordinance, and carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
&
Second reading of ordinance to obtain a Special Use Permit to
replace an existina tower with a new 199 foot broadcastina
tower. located at 8241 Honevsuckle Road. Windsor Hills
Maaisterial
District.
upon
the
petition
of
Paxson
Communications. (Terry Harrinaton. County Planner)
0-092600-8
Mr. Harrington advised that this is a request for a special use permit on a
parcel of land approximately 3 acres at the top of Poor Mountain in order to construct a
199 foot tall lattice broadcasting tower to replace an existing tower. The Planning
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Commission recommended approval with six conditions. In response to Supervisor
Nickens, Mr. Harrington advised that the current tower is over 200 feet, has a FAA light,
and the proposed tower will probably also have a light. There were no citizens present
to speak on this item.
Supervisor McNamara moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
ORDINANCE 092600-8 GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO
PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS TO REPLACE AN EXISTING TOWER
WITH A NEW 199 FOOT BROADCASTING TOWER TO BE LOCATED
AT 8241 HONEYSUCKLE ROAD (TAX MAP NO. 93.00-1-47.1),
WINDSOR HILLS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Paxson Communications has filed a petition for a special
use permit to replace an existing tower with a new 199 foot broadcasting tower to be
located at 8241 Honeysuckle Road (Tax Map No. 93.00-1-47.1) in the Windsor Hills
Magisterial District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter
on September 5, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, held a
first reading on this matter on August 22, 2000; the second reading and public hearing
on this matter was held on September 26, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED 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
Paxson Communications to replace an existing tower with a new 199 foot broadcasting
tower to be located at 8241 Honeysuckle Road (Tax Map No. 93.00-1-47.1) in the
Windsor Hills Magisterial District is substantially in accord with the adopted 2000
Community Plan pursuant to the provisions of § 15.2-2232 of the 1950 Code of Virginia,
as amended, and said Special Use Permit is hereby approved with the following
conditions:
(1 )
(2)
(3)
(4)
The height of the proposed lattice tower shall not exceed 199 feet
above grade.
The lattice tower structure and all attached hardware shall be a flat
matted color so as to reduce visibility and light reflection.
No lighting shall be installed on the tower structure unless required
by the FAA. Security lighting may be provided on site, at a height
not to exceed 25 feet.
If the use of the tower structure for wireless communications and
broadcasting is discontinued, the tower structure shall be
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dismantled and removed from the site within 30 days of notice by
the County, and the Special Use Permit shall become void.
(5) The location of the tower structure and related equipment shall be
as shown on the site plan included with the application entitled
"Proposed Site Diagram" dated 6-21-2000, as prepared by
Schwetye Architects.
(6) Removal of the existing tower will be required prior to the issuance
of the Certificate of Zoning Compliance.
2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days
after its final passage. 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.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the ordinance, and carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
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Second readina of ordinance to obtain a Special Use Permit to
construct a church. located at 5530 Catawba Valley Drive.
Catawba Maaisterial District. upon the petition of Grace
Assemblv of God. (Terrv Harrinaton. County Planner)
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Mr. Harrington advised that this is a petition from Grace Assembly of God
to obtain a special use permit to construct a church.
The Planning Commission
recommended approval. There was no discussion or citizens present to speak on this
item.
Supervisor Church moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
ORDINANCE 092600-9 GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO
GRACE ASSEMBLY OF GOD TO CONSTRUCT A CHURCH TO BE
LOCATED AT 5530 CATAWBA VALLEY DRIVE (TAX MAP NO. 7.00-2-
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55), CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Grace Assembly of God has filed a petition for a special
use permit to construct a church to be located at 5530 Catawba Valley Drive (Tax
Map No. 7.00-2-55) in the Catawba Magisterial District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter
on September 5, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, held a
first reading on this matter on August 22, 2000; the second reading and public hearing
on this matter was held on September 26, 2000.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED 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
Grace Assembly of God to construct a church to be located at 5530 Catawba Valley
Drive (Tax Map No. 7.00-2-55) in the Catawba Magisterial District is substantially in
accord with the adopted 2000 Community Plan pursuant to the provisions of § 15.2-
2232 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and said Special Use Permit is hereby
approved.
2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days
after its final passage. 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.
On motion of Supervisor Church to adopt the ordinance, and carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
~
Second readina of ordinance to amend Section 30-91-2 (A) 1.
of the Roanoke County Zonina Ordinance pertainina to the
parkina and storaae of recreational vehicles in front yards in
residential districts. upon the petition of the Roanoke County
Plannina Commission. (Terrv Harrinaton. County Planner)
DENIED: 0-092600-10
Mr. Harrington advised that at the request of the Board, the Roanoke
County Planning Commission prepared an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow
the parking of recreational vehicles in the front yards of corner lots. He advised that the
County has historically prohibited the parking or storage of trailers and recreational
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vehicles in the front yards of residential properties.
Prior to 1992, this prohibition
extended to corner lots, and property owners on corner lots could not store their
recreational vehicles in either yard that faced a public street. An unintended change
was made in 1992 when the Zoning Ordinance contained new definitions of front yard
and front building lines which allowed recreational vehicles to be stored in the "side
yard" of a house, even though the "side yard" was facing a public street. Between 1992
and 1998, the Zoning Ordinance allowed the parking of recreational vehicles in the side
yards of corner lots, and staff received several complaints.
In 1999, the Board
approved an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance where language was added to
specify that on corner lots, both sides facing the street are considered "front yards" and
the parking or storage of recreational vehicles is not permitted. Because of a potential
enforcement action in Southwest County, a property owner requested that the Board
and Planning Commission re-evaluate the standard to determine if the Board wanted to
change it back to allow recreational vehicles in corner lots. He advised that variances
from the Board of Zoning Appeals is an option for owners who have a hardship and
cannot get their vehicles into a side or rear yard due to topography or building locations.
The Planning Commission recommended denial of the amendment because they felt
the standard should be applied equitably, even on corner lots, and that the current
standard was appropriate. There were no citizens present to speak on this item.
Supervisor Nickens moved to adopt the ordinance.
After discussion,
Supervisor Nickens advised that his motion was to allow for comments and he withdrew
it because the property owners affected could apply for a variance
Supervisor McNamara advised that he felt this was an appropriate change
and moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was defeated by the following recorded
vote:
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AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisor McNamara
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens
DENIAL OF ORDINANCE 092600-10 AMENDING AND REENACTING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE VIRGINIA
BY THE MODIFICATION OF STANDARDS FOR THE STORAGE OF
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
WHEREAS, in 1992 the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors adopted a
new zoning ordinance for Roanoke County, including provisions pertaining to the
parking of vehicles in residential districts; and,
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors has requested the
Roanoke County Planning Commission to prepare an amendment to the zoning
ordinance addressing the allowable storage of recreational vehicles in residential
districts; and,
WHEREAS, public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good
zoning practice support an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the County of
Roanoke to provide for the storage of recreational vehicles in the street-side side yard
of corner lots in residential districts; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this
amendment on September 5, 2000; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended denial of this
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Roanoke.
WHEREAS, public notice and advertisement of this amendment has been
provided as required by Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, and the Roanoke
County Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the ordinance, and motion
failed by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisor McNamara
NAYS: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens
IN RE:
CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Annie Krochalis. 9428 Patterson Drive, spoke of her concerns about the
lack of Fire & Rescue staff; the Fire & Rescue quadrant plan presented earlier and its
detrimental impact on volunteers
Chairman McNamara advised that the plan and funding methods are
being reviewed; that County staff will meet with the fire and rescue chiefs and staff from
the other localities; and that a public hearing will be held on October 24, 2000 at 7:00
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p.m.
IN RE:
UPDATE ON VIRGINIA GAS PIPELINE PROJECT
Mr. Mahoney reviewed the Board's actions which have been taken since
May, 1999, to attempt to prevent the impact of this pipeline on the County's citizens, its
environment and public facilities.
IN RE:
REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Johnson: (1) He advised that although the Hollins area does
not have immediate problems with the proposed Virginia Gas Pipeline or with Fire &
Rescue, these are legitimate concerns and everyone needs to pull together to solve the
issues. (2) He advised that he recently attended his grandson's soccer game at Green
Hill Park and was very pleased with the park. He invited all citizens to visit the park. (3)
He asked for a written report on ths status of the renovations to the Salem Office Supply
Building.
Supervisor Church: (1) He advised that he agreed with Supervisor
Johnson's comments about Green Hill Park, and thinks that it is the nicest park in the
area and a showcase for the County. (2) He advised that Chief Lavinder and members
of the police department are to be commended for the department's recent
accreditation. (3) He advised that the County should use the media to get the message
out about the crisis in Fire & Rescue coverage and that the County needs to do a better
job at communications. (4) He told a story to illustrate that human life is his #1 priority
and advised that the Board will find a way to take care of its citizens' lives.
Supervisor Nickens: (1) He advised that the six year draft Virginia
Department of Transportation plan includes a traffic light for Route 24, Mountain View
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and Chestnut Mountain Road, and that another public hearing on roads will be held on
October 5th, (2) He asked that the staff pursue his suggestion of providing radar guns
for citizens to enforce speeding such as Town of Blacksburg recently did. (3) He
respectfully disagreed with Supervisor Church and said that the County does a good job
of keeping its citizens informed and suggested that instead of relying on the media to
inform, the County could place advertisements in papers.
Supervisor McNamara: (1) He advised that the joint meeting with the
Vinton Town Council held earlier was very successful, and they discussed the
McDonald Farm economic development project. (2) He advised that the County has
invited elected local government officials and families to attend a picnic on October 7,
2000 at the Explore Park. (3) He advised that the County is willing to keep working to
find a way to minimize the impact of the Virginia Gas Pipeline on its citizens.
IN RE:
CLOSED MEETING
At 8:12 p.m., Supervisor McNamara announced that since the Closed
Meeting was not held during the afternoon session, the Board would now go into Closed
Meeting pursuant to Code of Virginia Section 2.1-344 A (7) consultation with legal
counsel pertaining to probable litigation Re: Virginia Gas Pipeline.
IN RE:
CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
R-092600-11
At 8:32 p.m., Supervisor McNamara moved to return to open session and
adopt the Certification Resolution. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
None
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RESOLUTION 092600-11 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 2.1-344.1 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 members
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.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the Certification Resolution;
and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
IN RE:
JOINT MEETING WITH MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Chairman McNamara announced that the Montgomery County Board of
Supervisors will be invited to attend a joint Closed Meeting to discuss mutual concerns
about the Virginia Gas Pipeline and that Mr. Mahoney will attend the citizens' meeting to
be held on October 3, 2000 regarding the Virginia Gas Pipeline.
IN RE:
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:33 p.m. Chairman McNamara adjourned the meeting to October 10,
2000, 12:00 Noon for the purpose of meeting with the Roanoke City Council.
Submitted by,
~H2n,~
Deputy Clerk to the Board
Approved by,