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Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
Roanoke County Administration Center
3738 Brambleton Avenue, SW
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
March la, 1987
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, met this day at the Roanoke County
Administration Center, this being the first Tuesday, and the
first regularly scheduled meeting of the month of March, 1987.
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 2:05
p.m. The roll call was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Bob L. Johnson, Vice Chairman Lee
Garrett, Supervisors Alan H. Brittle,
Steven A. McGraw
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Supervisor Nickens (Arrived at 2:20 p.m.)
STAFF PRESENT:
Elmer C. Hodge, County Administrator; John
M. Chambliss, Assistant County
Administrator for Management Services; John
R. Hubbard, Assistant County Administrator
of Public Facilities; Paul M. Mahoney,
County Attorney; Janet Holt-Johnstone,
Public Information Officer; Mary H. Allen,
Deputy Clerk; Tommy Fuqua, Fire and
Emergency Services Chief, James T.
Nininger, Jr., Chief Building Official;
Clifford Craig, Director of Utilities; Rob
Stalzer, Director of Planning, Zoning,
Grants; Arnold Covey, Director of
Development Review; Phillip Henry, Director
of Engineering; Linda Lehe, Assistant
County Attorney
IN RE:
OPENING CEREMONIES
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The invocation was given by John M. Chambliss,
Assistant County Attorney. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited
by all present.
IN RE:
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS
County Administrator Elmer C. Hodge recognized Economic
Development Specialist Brent Sheffler for completion of a Dale
Carnegie Course.
IN RE:
REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF
AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Johnson requested that Item 0-4, a work
session on the new Zoning Ordinance be added.
County Administrator Elmer C. Hodge requested that Item
0-1, a work session on Design and Construction Standards for
Water Facilities be moved prior to First Reading of Ordinances.
IN RE:
PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
Chairman Johnson presented a Resolution of Appreciation
to Dr. Nancy M. Welch for her directorship of the Alleghany
Health District from 1976 to 1987. Dr. Welch was present.
Supervisor Johnson moved the prepared resolution. The
resolution was seconded by Supervisor Brittle.
RESOLUTION 31087-1 OF APPRECIATION TO NANCY M.
WELCH, M.D., FOR HER DIRECTORSHIP OF THE
ALLEGHANY HEALTH DISTRICT FROM 1976 TO
1987
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors does hereby express
its sincere appreciation to Nancy M. Welch, M.D. for devotion,
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innovation, productivity and excellence during her responsive
administration as Director of the Alleghany Health District from
1976 to 1987; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Nancy M. Welch has served with notable
distinction on numerous community service projects. She helped
to establish the district's first ATLV-III (AIDS) Virus Testing
Site, and a Community Advisory Board of Directors to improve
relations between area health departments and their constituents.
Dr. Welch was a volunteer camp physician for Camp Easter Seal,
for ten years, donated her time to the Free Clinic of the Roanoke
Valley and was a Major in the U. S. Army Reserves, performing
duties as a pediatrician attached to Fort Meade, Maryland.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors, on the behalf of the citizenry of Roanoke
County and on its own part, expresses heartfelt gratitude to Dr.
Nancy N. Welch for her outstanding contributions to Roanoke
County.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor
Brittle, and upon the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
IN RE:
WORK SESSIONS
1. Design and Construction Standards for Water
Facilities: Director of utilities Clifford Craig presented
the work session which will establish standards for water
facilities.
The standards were reviewed with a committee
comprised of staff members from Engineering, Department of
Development, the Utility Department, and Fire and Emergency
Services. They were also reviewed with representatives from
local engineering and surveying firms, and the construction and
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þuilding associations. Most items brought up from the committee
ere incorporated into the document.
Mr. Craig stated that the main purpose of the new
esign standards was to upgrade the current standards based on
he State water standards of providing minimum size lines and
)torage facilities. They are adequate for drinking and backup
qater, but do not provide minimum fire flow.
N RE:
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance amending Section 20.1-11 of the Roanoke
~ounty Code (1971) by the repeal of sub-section (a), (b) and (c)
þertaininq to certain standards and specifications.
County Attorney Paul M. Mahoney stated this ordinance
~as to amend the portions of the code which would conflict with
he proposed "Design and Construction Standards for Water
"acili ties" . The Second Reading of the Ordinance will be March
4, 1987. At that time, there will also be a resolution adopting
he proposed Design and Construction Standards for Water
"acili ties.
Lewis Jamison and John Garland of the Homebuilders
ssociation spoke concerning this proposed ordinance. Mr.
amison stated that one of their concerns is the the fire flow
equirements in the standards. They felt that upgrading existing
ystems would create problems, and there could also be problems
n outlying areas with private water systems. Some of the
equirements would be difficult for small developers and they
~ight use individual lot wells. John Garland explained the
echnical points of their concerns.
Supervisor Brittle moved to approve the first reading
f the ordinance after a correction to Sec. 20.1-11. The motion
as seconded and carried by the following recorded vote:
YES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
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NAYS:
None
2. Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of
approximately 32 acres of real estate from the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County to the County School Board of
Roanoke County, Virginia:
Mr. Mahoney stated this ordinance would authorize the
County Administrator to execute the necessary documents to convey
surplus real estate to the School Board for future educational
purposes. The second reading will be March 24, 1987.
Supervisor Brittle moved to approve the first reading
of the ordinance.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor McGraw
and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS:
None
3. Ordinance accepting an offer for and authorizing
the conveyance of surplus real estate on Route 601 (Old Hollins
Road) :
Mr. Mahoney announced this ordinance would convey to
the Virginia Department of Transportation 0.093 acre for a right
of way in the widening of State Route 601. It would also convey
0.003 acres in permanent easement, 0.153 in temporary easement,
an additional utility easement and the need to reset two iron
pins. The state has offered $3,450 to cover this transaction.
The second reading will be on March 24, 1987.
Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the first reading
of the ordinance.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Brittle
and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS:
None
4. Ordinance amending Section 2l-52(e) of the
Roanoke County Code pertaining to Use Value Assessment
Revalidation Fees:
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Mr. Mahoney stated the purpose of this ordinance is to
amend the County Code to comply with the state statute which
provides for a use value assessment revalidation fee every six
years. The second reading is scheduled for March 24, 1987.
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Supervisor Brittle moved to approve the first reading
of the ordinance.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Garrett
and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS:
None
5. Ordinance amending Chapter 7, "Building
Regulations" of the Roanoke County Code providing for appeals to
be heard by the Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals,
requiring owners of unsafe buildings to clear the lot after
demolition, and extending the duration of demolition permits from
thirty to ninety days:
Mr. Mahoney reported that this ordinance would amend
the County Code in three ways.
The first removes the Board of
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Supervisors from hearing appeals and transfers that authority to
the Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
The second amendment
requires the owner to clean the site of a demolition. The final
change provides ninety days for a demolition permit rather than
thirty days.
James T. Nininger, Chief Building Official was present
to answer questions. He stated that the Building Appeals Board
would have more time to investigate appeals than the Board of
Supervisors.
Supervisor Garrett moved to approve the first reading
of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Nickens,
and carried by the following recorded vote:
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AYES:
Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS:
Nine
IN RE:
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
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1. Ordinance accepting an offer for and authorizing
the conveyance of an easement to Appalachian Power Company:
Mr. Mahoney announced that this ordinance would
authorize the County Administrator to execute the necessary
documents to grant to Appalachian Power Company an easement
across Stonebridge Park for installation and maintenance of
utility lines. The first reading was held on February 24, 1987.
Supervisor Nickens moved to approve the prepared
ordinance. The motion was seconded by Supervisor McGraw.
ORDINANCE 31087-2 ACCEPTING AN OFFER
FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF
AN EASEMENT TO APPALACHIAN POWER
COMPANY
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That pursuant to the provisions of §18.04 of the
Charter of Roanoke County, a first reading on the disposition of
the hereinafter-described easement was held on February 24, 1987.
A second reading on this matter was held on March la, 1987. This
easement is located on the northeasterly side of Tulip Lane, near
Virginia Route 24, across Stonebridge Park property; and
2. That the conveyance of the easement from the
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors to Appalachian Power Company
is accomplished by deed dated January 19, 1987, and is hereby
authorized and approved; and
3. That the County Administrator is authorized to exe-
cute such documents and take such actions on behalf of Roanoke
County as are necessary to accomplish the conveyance of said ease-
ment, all of which shall be upon form approved by the County
Attorney.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens, seconded by Supervisor
McGraw, and upon the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
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NAYS:
None
IN RE:
APPOINTMENTS
1. Court Service Unit Advisory Council/Youth and
Family Services Advisory Board: Supervisor Brittle nominated
Tracy Rothschild to serve a one-year term as a youth member
representing Cave Spring High School. He also nominated Joseph
Cronin to serve a two-year term, and Ted R. Powell to serve
a second two-year term representing the Cave Spring Magisterial
District.
IN RE:
REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Brittle: Announced that Saturday, April 11,
1987 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. will be Clean Valley Day. He
hoped that Roanoke County would support this project as strongly
as they did last year.
Supervisor Johnson: Requested information from the
staff on an eight acre site contiguous to the AMP property on Old
Hollins Road. Supervisor Johnson stated that during the rezoning
process, there were certain agreements made regarding the
development of a park, and he would like more information
concerning this rezoning.
IN RE:
CONSENT AGENDA
Supervisor Garrett moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
THe motion was seconded by Supervisor Garrett.
RESOLUTION NO. 31087-3 APPROVING AND
CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH
ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA
FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM L -
CONSENT AGENDA
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That that certain section of the agenda of the
Board of Supervisors for March la, 1987, designated as Item L _
Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to
each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1
through 4, inclusive, as follows:
1. Minutes of Meeting - February la, 1987, February
18, 1987, February 24, 1987.
2. Confirmation of Committee Appointments to the
League of Older Americans Advisory Board and the
Transportation and Safety Commission.
3. Abandonment of Portions of the Old Chaparral Drive
(Route 800 ) in Roanoke County.
4. Request for approval of a Raffle Permit for the
Botetourt Jaycees.
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 Garrett, seconded by Supervisor
Johnson, and upon the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 3l087-3.B REQUESTING THE
ABANDONMENT OF 0.02 MILES OF PUBLIC ROADWAY
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
WHEREAS, Secondary Route 800, from the intersection of Route
687 to 0.619 miles south of the intersection of Route 687, a
distance of 0.619 has been altered, and a new road has been
constructed and approved by the State Highway Commissioner, which
new road serves the same citizens as the road so altered; and
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WHEREAS, certain section of this new road follows new
location, this being shown on the attached sketch titled, "Change
in Secondary System Due to Relocation and Construction on Route
800, Project 0800-080-l42,C50l dated at Salem, Virginia February
6, 1987.
And further, that the section of old locations, i, e.,
Section No.1, shown in red on the aforementioned sketch, a total
distance of 0.02 miles, be, and the same hereby is, abandoned as
a public road pursuant to Section 33.1-155 of the Code of
Virginia of 1950, as amended.
On motion of Supervisor Garrett, seconded by Supervisor
Johnson, and upon the following recorded vote:
~YES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
IN RE:
REPORTS
The following reports were received and filed:
1. Contingency Fund Balance
2. Statement of Expenditures for the Month ended
January 31, 1987.
3. General Operating Fund Income Analysis
4. Youth Haven II Status Report
5. Economic Development Update
6. Accounts Paid - February 1987
IN RE:
WORK SESSIONS
Status Report on the Spring Hollow Reservoir
Proiect:
John Hubbard, Assistant County Administrator for Public
Þacilities, reported that the County had recently received word
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from the Army Corps 'of Eninge-ër-s'lh-aE'the--ra-Eest'-proposar-was
"biologically unacceptable", although official written notice has
not yet been received. Mr. Hubbard stated that they will be
meeting with Federal and State representatives to discuss these
developments, and will then meet with Colonel Boyd, the Norfolk
District Engineer to determine if the economic, social and
general welfare benefits of the project outweigh any biological
concerns. No dates have been scheduled for these meetings yet.
Discussion of the proposed tax rate for 1987 and the
budget process
John Chambliss, Assistant County Administrator for
Management Services presented an update of the 1987-88 budget
calendar which establishes the dates for the budget work sessions
and public hearings to set the tax rates.
Supervisor Johnson and Supervisor Nickens both
felt that there should be a public hearing for citizen comments
prior to establishing the tax rates. The other supervisors
agreed with this. Mr. Chambliss responded that a public hearing
for citizen comment on the proposed budget would be scheduled for
March 24, 1987, and there will be a budget work session on March
30, 1987 at 3:00 p.m.
Supervisor Nickens moved that the advertised real
estate tax rate not exceed $1.15 for 1987/88. The motion was
seconded by Supervisor Brittle and carried by a unanimous voice
vote.
Supervisor Brittle moved that the advertised personal
property tax rate not exceed $3.50 and the machinery and tools
tax rate not exceed $3.00 for 1987/88. The motion was seconded
by Supervisor Nickens and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Development of the new Zoning Ordinance
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Director of Planning, Zoning and Grants Rob Stalzer
stated the purpose of this work session was to receive direction
from the Board regarding the options available for preparing the
new zoning ordinances, and the alternatives to develop the text
and map. Planner Jim Lehe presented details concerning each of
the options and alternatives available. He also listed the
project activities necessary for the zoning ordinance
development, and reviewed the policies which were previously
adopted by the Board of Supervisors.
Supervisor Johnson pointed out that new resources must
be found to develop the zoning ordinance, and the Board must give
the staff direction on how to proceed. County Administrator
Elmer Hodge stated there are no additional funds for this project
next year, and there may not be available funds in the following
yea r .
Mr. Stalzer emphasized that some options offer
timely completion, full citizen participation and a high cost,
while other options at a lower cost will take longer to complete
~nd allow for limited citizen participation. Mr. Lehe felt that
~ithout adequate funding and resources, the project should not
¡proceed.
Chairman Johnson responded that the Board would be
prepared to give them direction at the next meeting.
N RE:
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 4:27 p.m., Chairman Johnson announced that the Board
~ould go into Executive Session pursuant to the Code of Virginia,
jection 2.1-344 (a) (2) to discuss three real estate matters.
N RE:
OPEN SESSION
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At 5:17 p.m. Supervisor Johnson moved to return t
Open Session. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Brittle an
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:19 p.m., Chairman Johnson adjourned the meeting.
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