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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/28/2007 - Regular Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Agenda August 28, 2007 Good afternoon and welcome to our meeting for August 28, 2007. Regular meetings are held on the second Tuesday and the 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 Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. The meetings are now closed-captioned. 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. A. OPENING CEREMONIES (3:00 p.m.) 1. Roll Call 2. Invocation: Pastor Ken Wright Evangel Foursquare Church 3. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag B. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS C. PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS, AND AWARDS 1. Proclamation declaring Friday, August 31, 2007, as the eighth annual Virginia Tech Hokie Pride Day in the County of Roanoke D. BRIEFINGS E. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding proposed amendments to the fiscal year 2007-2008 budget in accordance with Section 15.2-2507, Code of Virginia. (Diane Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer) 1 2. Public hearing and request to adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $7,500,000 General Obligation School Bonds to be sold to the Virginia Public School Authority pursuant to the literary loan subsidy sale for capital improvements at Northside High School. (Diane Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer) 3. Public hearing and request to adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $16,500,000 General Obligation School Bonds to be sold to the Virginia Public School Authority for capital improvements at Northside High School. (Diane Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer) F. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution authorizing a request to the Virginia General Assembly for reimbursement of the cost of jail personnel hired prior to the opening of the Western Virginia Regional Jail. (John Chambliss, Assistant County Administrator) 2. Request to appropriate $66,000 from the Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority to the Information Technology Department for Information Technology Services. (John Chambliss, Assistant County Administrator) 3. Request to appropriate $9,082,780 to upgrade the 800 MHz radio system and to adopt a resolution declaring intent to reimburse expenditures from bond proceeds. (Diane Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer) 4. Request for approval of an amendment to the Roanoke County Investment Policy. (Kevin Hutchins, Treasurer) G. REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AND FIRST READING OF REZONING ORDINANCES - CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of these items does not indicate support for, or judge the merits of, the requested zoning actions but satisfies procedural requirements and schedules the Public Hearings which will be held after recommendation by the Planning Commission. 1. First reading of ordinance to rezone 15.67 acres from C-1 C, Office District with conditions, to PTD, Planned Technology Development District, for the operation of an office and assembly of technologicallengineered products, located at 1325 Electric Road, Windsor Hills Magisterial District, upon the petition of Fralin & Waldron Commercial Rental. 2. First reading of ordinance to obtain a Special Use Permit to operate a construction yard in an AV, AgriculturalNillage Center District, on 1.87 acres, located at 2914 Jae Valley Road, Vinton Magisterial District, upon the petition of McNeil Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. 2 H. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 1. First reading of an ordinance approving the West Roanoke River Flood Mitigation project, Phase II, accepting flood mitigation grant of $300,398 from FEMA and appropriating the grant to this project, authorizing the County match of $100,132 to be paid through funds and in-kind labor from the Department of Community Development, and authorizing the acquisition of real estate to reduce the number of structures in the Roanoke River Flood Plain, Catawba Magisterial District. (Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development) I. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES 1. Second reading of an ordinance approving a residential lease at the Roanoke County Center for Research and Technology, Catawba Magisterial District. (Anne Marie Green, Director of General Services) J. APPOINTMENTS 1. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Review Committee (appointed by district) 2. Clean Valley Council 3. Economic Development Authority 4. Grievance Panel 5. Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) 6. Regional Stormwater Management Committee 7. Western Virginia Water Authority Board of Directors K 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. Request to appropriate $6,712 in State funds to Library Services for fiscal year 2007-08. 2. Request to appropriate grant funds in the amount of $3,661.94 from the Library of Virginia to Library Services for mandated technology protection 3 measures for public computers. 3. Request to appropriate grant funds in the amount of $3,000 from the Division of Motor Vehicles to the Police Department for the "Click It or Ticket" campaign. 4. Request to appropriate grant funds in the amount of $47,100 from the Division of Motor Vehicles to the Police Department to support traffic enforcement and training. 5. Request to accept and appropriate a Local Government Challenge Grant in the amount of $5,000 from the Virginia Commission for the Arts L. REQUESTS FOR WORK SESSIONS M. REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS N. CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS o REPORTS 1. General Fund Unappropriated Balance 2. Capital Reserves 3. Reserve for Board Contingency 4. Accounts Paid - July 2007 5. Statement of expenditures and estimated and actual revenues for the month ended July 31, 2007 6. Public Safety Center Building Project Budget Report 7. Public Safety Center Building Project Change Order Report P. CLOSED MEETING pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 2.2-3711.A (30) discussion of the award of a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds and discussion of the terms or scope of such contract, namely, the comprehensive agreement for the multi-generational recreation facility, where discussion in open session would adversely effect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the County; Section 2.2-3711.A (30) discussion of the award of a public contract with the Economic Development Authority and English Construction involving the expenditure of public funds and discussion of the terms or scope of such contract, namely, a performance agreement for the development of a new business park, where discussion in open session would 4 adversely effect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the County; and Section 2.2-3711.A (3) discussion of the acquisition of real estate for public purposes from English Construction of approximately 12 acres of real estate for the development of the multi-generational recreation facility, where discussion in open session would adversely effect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the County. Q. WORK SESSIONS (Training Room - 4th floor) 1. Work session to discuss the Update to the Roanoke Valley Greenway Conceptual Plan. (Philip Thompson, Deputy Director of Planning; Liz Belcher, Greenway Coordinator) 2. Work session to discuss County capital funding. (Elmer Hodge, County Administrator) EVENING SESSION R. CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION S. NEW BUSINESS 1. Request for authorization to enter into a Public-Private Partnership Performance Agreement with English Construction Company, Inc. to provide for infrastructure improvements to open a new 200 acre Business Park, Hollins Magisterial District. (Elmer Hodge, County Administrator) 2. Request approval for the execution of a Comprehensive Agreement with FirstChoice Public - Private Partners: Roanoke Recreation Center, LLC, for the construction of a Multigenerational Recreation Center, Hollins Magisterial District. (Elmer Hodge, County Administrator; Dan O'Donnell, Assistant County Administrator; Pete Haislip, Director, Parks, Recreation and Tourism) 1. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Public hearing to receive citizen comments concerning The Cellar on Brambleton Avenue. (Paul Mahoney, County Attorney) U. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCE 1. Second reading of an ordinance authorizing the relocation of the Catawba voting precinct from the Catawba Fire Station to the Catawba Recreation Center at 4965 Catawba Creek Road, Catawba Magisterial District. (Judy Stokes, General Registrar) 5 2. Second reading of an ordinance authorizing the vacation of an unimproved right-of-way shown as Wentworth Road in the City View Heights Addition, Section 3, Windsor Hills Magisterial District. (Tarek Moneir, Deputy Director of Development) 3. Second reading of an ordinance authorizing the vacation of an unimproved right-of-way shown as Nelms Lane on Map No. 1 of Woodbury Gardens, Hollins Magisterial District. (Arnold Covey, Director of Community Development) 4. Second reading of an ordinance to obtain a special use permit to construct a religious assembly facility on approximately 11 acres, located at 4505 and 4625 West Main Street, Catawba Magisterial District, upon the petition of the Community Church. (Philip Thompson, Deputy Director of Planning) 5. Second reading of an ordinance to rezone 2.22 acres from C2S and C2CS, General Commercial District with conditions and with special use permit, to C2CS, General Commercial District with conditions and with special use permit, to construct a drive-in and fast food restaurant and retail building, located at the intersections of Brambleton Avenue, Colonial Avenue and Merriman Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District, upon the petition of Seaside Heights, LLC (Bojangles). (Philip Thompson, Deputy Director of Planning) 6. Second reading of an ordinance to amend the Roanoke County zoning ordinance to allow public parks and recreational areas as by right uses in the 1-1 Industrial District and the 1-2 Industrial District. (Philip Thompson, Deputy Director of Planning) 7. Second reading of an ordinance to amend the Roanoke County zoning ordinance to update the County's floodplain ordinance. (Philip Thompson, Deputy Director of Planning) V. CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS W. REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS 1. Michael A. Wray 2. Joseph B. "Butch" Church 3. Michael W. Altizer 4. Richard C. Flora 5. Joseph P. McNamara x. ADJOURNMENT 6 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. C - J AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28, 2007 AGENDA ITEM: Proclamation declaring Friday, August 31, 2007, as the eighth annual Hokie Pride Day in the County of Roanoke APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge &' U ea County Administrator I~ r (( 'Y- COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: ~~ SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: The Roanoke Valley Hokie Club has requested that the County issue a proclamation declaring Friday, August 31,2007, as the eighth annual Hokie Pride Day. Roanoke County is pleased to issue this proclamation and commends Virginia Tech, its alumni, friends and supporters for their continued spirit and determination to move forward while always remembering the tragic events of April 16, 2007. Brian Wilson, President, Roanoke Valley Tech Club, will be present to accept the proclamation. Also attending will be Adam Shores, Director, Roanoke Valley Tech Club, and future Hokie Pride Day Committee Chairman. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2007 PROCLAMATION DECLARING FRIDAY, AUGUST 31,2007, AS THE EIGHTH ANNUAL HOKIE PRIDE DAY IN THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE WHEREAS, the Roanoke Valley has had a long and mutually beneficial relationship with Virginia Tech, its alumni, and supporters; and is home to many thousands of Virginia Tech alumni and friends of the University; and WHEREAS, Virginia Tech has brought great positive attention to Southwestern Virginia in academics, research, and athletics; and the supporters of Virginia Tech feel great pride in the accomplishments of the University; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Tech Hokie Club, which extends membership to any and all supporters of Virginia Tech, is promoting Friday, August 31, 2007, as the eighth annual Virginia Tech Hokie Pride Day; and WHEREAS, the County of Roanoke wishes to recognize the positive impact of Virginia Tech on its community and to encourage all supporters of Virginia Tech, both individuals and businesses, to demonstrate their Hokie pride. NOW THEREFORE, WE, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, do hereby proclaim Friday, August 31,2007, as the eighth annual HOKIE PRIDE DAY in the County of Roanoke, and call its significance to the attention of all of our citizens; and FURTHER, we extend our best wishes to Virginia Tech, its alumni, friends, and supporters for continued success in future endeavors. 2 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. t-) AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28 2007 AGENDA ITEM: Public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding proposed amendment to the fiscal year 2007 -2008 budget in accordance with Section 15.2-2507, Code of Virginia SUBMITTED BY: Diane D. Hyatt Chief Financial Officer Elmer C. Hodge ~ f1~h County Administrator ~ APPROVED BY: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: This is a public hearing to secure citizen's comments concerning amending the fiscal year 2007 -2008 budget by adjusting the aggregate amount to be appropriated during the fiscal year. Section 15.2-2507 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, provides that whenever such amendment exceeds 1 percent of the total expenditures shown in the adopted budget or $500,000, whichever is lesser, the County must publish notice of a meeting and public hearing. The notice must state the County's intent to amend the budget and include a brief synopsis of the proposed budget amendment(s). This notice was published on August 21, 2007. 1. Request to appropriate $9,082,780 for upgrade of the 800 MHz radio system. 2. Request to appropriate $400,530 Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Project for West Roanoke River Mitigation. 3. Request to appropriate $66,000 from the Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority to the Information Technology Department for Information Technology Services. 4. Request to appropriate $6,712 in State funds to Library Services for fiscal year 2007- 08. 5. Request to appropriate grant funds in the amount of $3,661.94 from the Library of Virginia to Library Services for mandated technology protection measures for public computers. 6. Request to appropriate $3,000 from the Division of Motor Vehicles to the Police Department for the "Click It or Ticket" campaign. 7. Request to appropriate $47,100 from the Division of Motor Vehicles to the Police Department to support traffic enforcement and training. 8. Request to appropriate a Local Government Challenge Grant in the amount of $5,000 from the Virginia Commission for the Arts FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact as a result of the public hearing. Requests for the appropriations will occur later on this agenda. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board hold the required public hearing. Board action appropriating funds, as provided in this notice, will occur later during this meeting. 2 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. ~-~ AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28, 2007 AGENDA ITEM: Public hearing and request to adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $7,500,000 General Obligation School Bonds to be sold to the Virginia Public School Authority (VPSA) pursuant to the Literary Loan Subsidy Sale for capital improvements at Northside High School SUBMITTED BY: Diane D. Hyatt Chief Financial Officer APPROVED BY: -'1' Elmer C. Hodge O~ County Administrator I!sx:e \ COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: ~ tz(7/~/ SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: On August 14, 2007, the Board of Supervisors approved the budget appropriation for the Northside High School Renovation Project. The entire budget for the Northside project is $28,326,698 and is outlined on Attachment A. The project will be funded with a combination of School capital cash reserves ($5.1 million), VPSA Bonds ($15.7 million) and Literary Loans ($7.5 million). These cash reserves were made possible by the joint capital funding plan adopted by the School Board and the Board of Supervisors in December 2004. The state will offer an interest rate subsidy bond issue for sale in conjunction with VPSA's Fall bond issue. The objective of the interest rate subsidy program is to maximize the use of available Literary Fund monies to provide low interest school construction loans. The Northside High School Capital Improvement is on the First Priority Waiting List for literary loans. It is possible that this project will be included in the subsidy issue this Fall. The School administration has prepared the required application, and the School Board has adopted the necessary resolutions to participate in the Fall 2007 bond sale. As part of this application process, a public hearing must be held and the Board must adopt a specific resolution as to the form of bonds. FISCAL IMPACT: The first debt payment for this borrowing will not occur until the 2008-09 fiscal year. Funding for the debt service on these bonds is included in the planned drawdown of the Future Debt Service Reserve Fund. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that at the conclusion of the public hearing, the Board adopt the attached resolution that authorizes the issuance of Literary Loans in the Fall 2007 VPSA Subsidy bond sale for an amount not to exceed $7,500,000. 2 Northside High School Project Budget General Contractor - Martin Bros. Less: VE revisions accepted Alternate 1: Add Geothermal HVAC (soil permitting) Alternate 1: Deduct boiler/cooling tower Revised budget for general contract with add alternate Asbestos abatement & monitoring Portable classrooms Technology allowance FF&E allowance Architect Construction management Testing, inspections & surveys Procurement & reproductions Contingency Total Project Budget Funding Sources: Funded to date from non-bonded capital funds Planned literary loan - Fall 2007 Planned VPSA loan - Fall 2007 Major capital reserve for balance of project costs Total Funding Sources ATTACHMENT A Revised Budget $ 23,758,000 (1,787,344) 21,970,656 1,000,000 (226,000) 22,744,656 1,100,000 240,000 330,000 600,000 1,302,770 368,825 200,000 75,000 1,365,447 $ 28,326,698 $ 2,409,686 7,500,000 15,700,000 2,717,012 28,326,698 $ AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2007 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA TO BE SOLD TO THE VIRGINIA PUBLIC SCHOOL AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO THE LITERARY FUND SUBSIDY SALE AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORM AND DETAILS THEREOF WHEREAS, in July of 2007, the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Education (the "Board of Education") placed the application (the "Application") of the School Board of the County of Roanoke, Virginia (the "School Board") for a loan in the amount of $7,500,000 (the "Literary Fund Loan") from the Literary Fund, a permanent trust fund established by the Constitution of Virginia (the "Literary Fund"), for financing a portion of the cost of Northside High School (the "Project"), in the County of Roanoke, Virginia (the "County"), on the First Priority Waiting List. WHEREAS, the Board of Education was to have approved the release of Literary Fund moneys to the School Board and make a commitment to loan such moneys to the School Board (the "Commitment") within one year of placement of the Application on the First Priority Waiting List upon receipt of the Literary Fund of an unencumbered sum available at least equal to the amount of the Application and the approval, by the Board of Education, of the Application as having met all conditions for a loan from the Literary Fund. WHEREAS, the Board of Education was thereafter to have given advances on the amount of the Commitment for the Literary Fund Loan to the School Board, as construction of the Project progressed, in exchange for temporary notes from the School Board to the Literary Fund (the "Temporary Notes") for the amounts so advanced. WHEREAS, after the completion of the Project and the advance of the total amount of the Commitment, the Temporary Notes were to have been consolidated into a permanent loan note of the School Board to the Literary Fund for each project (the "Literary Fund Obligation") which was to evidence the obligation of the School Board to repay the Literary Fund Loan. WHEREAS, the Literary Fund Obligation was to have borne interest at three percent (3%) per annum and mature in annual installments for a period of twenty (20) years. WHEREAS, in connection with the 2007 Interest Rate Subsidy Program (the "Program"), the Virginia Public School Authority (the "VPSA") has offered to purchase general obligation school bonds of the County, and the Board of Education has offered to pay, to the County, a lump sum cash payment (the "Lump Sum Cash Payment") equal to the sum of (i) net present value difference, determined on the date that VPSA sells its bonds, between the weighted average interest rate that the general obligation school bonds of the County will bear upon sale to the VPSA and the interest rate that the Literary Fund Obligation would have borne plus (ii) an allowance for the costs of issuing such bonds of the County (the "Issuance Expense Allowance"). WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (the "Board") of the County has determined that it is necessary and expedient to borrow up to $7,500,000 and to issue its general obligation school bonds to finance certain capital projects for school purposes. WHEREAS, the County has held a public hearing, after due publication of notice, in accordance with Section 15.2-2606, Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended ("Virginia Code") on August 28,2007 on the issuance of the Bonds (as defined below). WHEREAS, the School Board of the County has requested by resolution the Board to authorize the issuance of the Bonds (as defined below) and has consented to the issuance of the Bonds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA: 1. Authorization of Bonds and Use of Proceeds. The Board hereby determines that it is advisable to contract a debt and to issue and sell general obligation school bonds of the County in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,500,000 (the "Bonds") for the purpose of financing certain capital projects for school purposes. The Board hereby authorizes the issuance and sale of the Bonds in the form and upon the terms established pursuant to this Resolution. 2. Sale of the Bonds. It is determined to be in the best interest of the County to accept the offer of VPSA to purchase from the County, and to sell to the VPSA, the Bonds at a price determined by the VPSA and accepted by the Chairman of the Board or the County Administrator and upon the terms established pursuant to this Resolution. The County Administrator and the Chairman of the Board, or either of them, and such officer or officers of the County as either of them may designate, are hereby authorized and directed to enter into the Bond Sale Agreement with the VPSA providing for the sale of the Bonds to the VPSA in substantially the form on file with the County Administrator, which form is hereby approved ("Bond Sale Agreement"). 3. Details of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be issuable in fully registered form; shall be dated the date of issuance and delivery of the Bonds; shall be designated "General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2007B" (or such other designation as the County Administrator may approve); shall bear interest from the date of delivery thereof payable semi-annually on each January 15 and July 15 (each an "Interest Payment Date"), beginning July 15, 2008, at the rates established in accordance with paragraph 4 of this Resolution; and shall mature on July 15 in the years (each a "Principal Payment Date") and in the amounts established in accordance with paragraph 4 of this -2- Resolution. The Interest Payment Dates and the Principal Payment Dates are subject to change at the request of VPSA. 4. Principal Installments and Interest Rates. The County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to accept the interest rates on the Bonds established by the VPSA, provided that each interest rate shall be ten one-hundredths of one percent (0.10%) over the interest rate to be paid by the VPSA for the corresponding principal payment date of the bonds to be issued by the VPSA (the 'VPSA Bonds"), a portion of the proceeds of which will be used to purchase the Bonds, and provided further, that the true interest cost of the Bonds does not exceed six percent (6.00%) per annum. The County Administrator is further authorized and directed to accept the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds and the amounts of principal of the Bonds coming due on each Principal Payment Date ("Principal Installments") established by the VPSA, including any changes in the Interest Payment Dates, the Principal Payment Date and the Principal Installments which may be requested by VPSA provided that such aggregate principal amount shall not exceed the maximum amount set forth in paragraph one and the final maturity of the Bonds shall not be later than approximately 21 years from their date. The execution and delivery of the Bonds as described in paragraph 8 hereof shall conclusively evidence such Interest Payment Dates, Principal Payment Dates, interest rates, principal amount and Principal Installments as having been so accepted as authorized by this Resolution. 5. Form of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be initially in the form of a single, temporary typewritten bond substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. 6. Payment Payinq Aaent and Bond Reaistrar. The following provisions shall apply to the Bonds: (a) For as long as the VPSA is the registered owner of the Bonds, all payments of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds shall be made in immediately available funds to the VPSA at or before 11 :00 a.m. on the applicable Interest Payment Date, Principal Payment Date or date fixed for prepayment or redemption, or if such date is not a business day for Virginia banks or for the Commonwealth of Virginia, then at or before 11 :00 a.m. on the business day next preceding such Interest Payment Date, Principal Payment Date or date fixed for prepayment or redemption; (b) All overdue payments of principal and, to the extent permitted by law, interest shall bear interest at the applicable interest rate or rates on the Bonds; and (c) U.S. Bank National Association, Richmond, Virginia, is designated as Bond Registrar and Paying Agent for the Bonds. 7. No Prepayment or Redemption. The Principal Installments of the Bonds are not subject to redemption or prepayment. Furthermore, the Board covenants, on behalf of the County, not to refund or refinance the Bonds without first obtaining the written consent of the VPSA or the registered owners of the Bonds. -3- 8. Execution of the Bonds. The Chairman or Vice Chairman and the Clerk or any Deputy Clerk of the Board are authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Bonds and to affix the seal of the County thereto. The manner of such execution and affixation of the seal may be by facsimile, provided that if both signatures are by facsimile, the Bonds shall not be valid until authenticated by the manual signature of the Paying Agent. 9. Pledqe of Full Faith and Credit. For the prompt payment of the principal of, and the premium, if any, and the interest on the Bonds as the same shall become due, the full faith and credit of the County are hereby irrevocably pledged, and in each year while any of the Bonds shall be outstanding there shall be levied and collected in accordance with law an annual ad valorem tax upon all taxable property in the County subject to local taxation sufficient in amount to provide for the payment of the principal of, and the premium, if any, and the interest on the Bonds as such principal, premium, if any, and interest shall become due, which tax shall be without limitation as to rate or amount and in addition to all other taxes authorized to be levied in the County to the extent other funds of the County are not lawfully available and appropriated for such purpose. 10. Use of Proceeds Certificate: Non-Arbitraqe Certificate. The Chairman of the Board and the County Administrator, and such officer or officers of the County as either may designate are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Non-Arbitrage Certificate, if requested by bond counsel, and a Use of Proceeds Certificate setting forth the expected use and investment of the proceeds of the Bonds and containing such covenants as may be necessary in order to show compliance with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and applicable regulations relating to the exclusion from gross income of interest on the Bonds and on the VPSA Bonds. The Board covenants on behalf of the County that (i) the proceeds from the issuance and sale of the Bonds will be invested and expended as set forth in such Use of Proceeds Certificate and the County shall comply with the covenants and representations contained therein and (ii) the County shall comply with the provisions of the Code so that interest on the Bonds and on the VPSA Bonds will remain excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. 11. State Non-Arbitraqe Proqram; Proceeds Aqreement. The Board hereby determines that it is in the best interests of the County to authorize and direct the County Treasurer to participate in the State Non-Arbitrage Program in connection with the Bonds. The County Administrator and the Chairman of the Board, or either of them, and such officer or officers of the County as either of them may designate, are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver a Proceeds Agreement with respect to the deposit and investment of proceeds of the Bonds by and among the County, the other participants in the sale of the VPSA Bonds, the VPSA, the investment manager, and the depository substantially in the form on file with the County Administrator, which form is hereby approved. 12. Continuinq Disclosure Aqreement. The Chairman of the Board and the County Administrator, or either of them, and such officer or officers of the County as -4- either of them may designate are hereby authorized and directed (i) to execute a Continuing Disclosure Agreement, as set forth in Appendix F to the Bond Sale Agreement, setting forth the reports and notices to be filed by the County and containing such covenants as may be necessary in order to show compliance with the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12 and (ii) to make all filings required by Section 3 of the Bond Sale Agreement should the County be determined by the VPSA to be a "Material Obligated Person" (as defined in the Continuing Disclosure Agreement). 13. Filinq of Resolution. The appropriate officers or agents of the County are hereby authorized and directed to cause a certified copy of this Resolution to be filed with the Circuit Court of the County. 14. Further Actions. The County Administrator, the Chairman of the Board, and such other officers, employees and agents of the County as either of them may designate are hereby authorized to take such action as the County Administrator or the Chairman of the Board may consider necessary or desirable in connection with the issuance and sale of the Bonds and any such action previously taken is hereby ratified and confirmed. 15. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. -5- The undersigned Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Roanoke, Virginia, hereby certifies that the foregoing constitutes a true and correct extract from the minutes of a meeting of the Board of Supervisors held on August 28, 2007, and of the whole thereof so far as applicable to the matters referred to in such extract. I hereby further certify that such meeting was a regularly scheduled meeting and that, during the consideration of the foregoing resolution, a quorum was present. The front page of this Resolution accurately records (i) the members of the Board of Supervisors present at the meeting, (ii) the members who were absent from the meeting, and (iii) the vote of each member, including any abstentions. WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Roanoke, Virginia, this 28th day of August, 2007. Clerk, Board of Supervisors of the County of Roanoke, Virginia (S EAL) -6- EXHIBIT A (FORM OF TEMPORARY BOND) NO. TS-1 $ UNITED STATES OF AMERICA COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA COUNTY OF ROANOKE General Obliqation School Bond Series 2007B The COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA (the "County"), for value received, hereby acknowledges itself indebted and promises to pay to the VIRGINIA PUBLIC SCHOOL AUTHORITY the principal amount of Dollars ($ ), in annual installments in the amounts set forth on Schedule I attached hereto payable on July 15, 2008 and annually on July 15 thereafter to and including July 15, 2027 (each a "Principal Payment Date"), together with interest from the date of this Bond on the unpaid installments, payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15 of each year commencing on July 15, 2008 (each an "Interest Payment Date;" together with any Principal Payment Date, a "Payment Date"), at the rates per annum set forth on Schedule I attached hereto. Both principal of and interest on this Bond are payable in lawful money of the United States of America. For as long as the Virginia Public School Authority is the registered owner of this Bond, U.S. Bank National Association, Richmond, Virginia, as bond registrar (the "Bond Registrar") shall make all payments of principal of and interest on this Bond, without presentation or surrender hereof, to the Virginia Public School Authority, in immediately available funds at or before 11 :00 a.m. on the applicable Payment Date. If a Payment Date is not a business day for banks in the Commonwealth of Virginia or for the Commonwealth of Virginia, then the payment of principal of or interest on this Bond shall be made in immediately available funds at or before 11 :00 a.m. on the business day next preceding the scheduled Payment Date. Upon receipt by the registered owner of this Bond of said payments of principal and interest, written acknowledgment of the receipt thereof shall be given promptly to the Bond Registrar, and the County shall be fully discharged of its obligation on this Bond to the extent of the payment so made. Upon final payment, this Bond shall be surrendered to the Bond Registrar for cancellation. The full faith and credit of the County are irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on this Bond. The resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors authorizing the issuance of the Bonds provides, and Section 15.2-2624 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, requires, that there shall be levied and collected an annual tax upon all taxable property in the County subject to local taxation sufficient to provide for the payment of the principal of and interest on this Bond as the same shall become due which tax shall be without limitation as to rate or amount and shall be in addition to all other taxes authorized to be levied in the County to the extent other funds of the County are not lawfully available and appropriated for such purpose. This Bond is duly authorized and issued in compliance with and pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, including the Public Finance Act -2- of 1991, Chapter 26, Title 15.2, Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, and resolutions duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County and the School Board of the County to provide funds for capital projects for school purposes. This Bond may be exchanged without cost on twenty (20) days written notice from the Virginia Public School Authority, at the office of the Bond Registrar on one or more occasions for one or more temporary bonds or definitive bonds in marketable form and, in any case, in fully registered form, in denominations of $5,000 and whole multiples thereof, and having an equal aggregate principal amount, having principal installments or maturities and bearing interest at rates corresponding to the maturities of and the interest rates on the installments of principal of this Bond then unpaid. This Bond is registered in the name of the Virginia Public School Authority on the books of the County kept by the Bond Registrar, and the transfer of this Bond may be effected by the registered owner of this Bond only upon due execution of an assignment by such registered owner. Upon receipt of such assignment and the surrender of this Bond, the Bond Registrar shall exchange this Bond for definitive Bonds as hereinabove provided, such definitive Bonds to be registered on such registration books in the name of the assignee or assignees named in such assignment. The principal installments of this Bond are not subject to redemption or prepayment. All acts, conditions and things required by the Constitution and laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia to happen, exist or be performed precedent to and in the issuance of this Bond have happened, exist and have been performed in due time, form -3- and manner as so required, and this Bond, together with all other indebtedness of the County, is within every debt and other limit prescribed by the Constitution and laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK -4- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Roanoke, Virginia, has caused this Bond to be issued in the name of the County of Roanoke, Virginia, to be signed by its Chairman, its seal to be affixed hereto and attested by the signature of its Clerk, and this Bond to be dated November _,2007. COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA (SEAL) ATTEST: By Clerk, Board of Supervisors of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chairman, Board of Supervisors of the County of Roanoke, Virginia -5- ASSIGNMENT FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned sells, assigns and transfers unto (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPEWRITE NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, OF ASSIGNEE) the within Bond and irrevocably constitutes and appoints attorney to exchange said Bond for definitive bonds in lieu of which this Bond is issued and to register the transfer of such definitive bonds on the books kept for registration thereof, with full power of substitution in the premises. PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE: Dated: Signature Guaranteed: Registered Owner (NOTICE: The signature above must correspond with the name of the Registered Owner as it appears on the front of this Bond in every particular, without alteration or change.) (NOTICE: Signature(s) must be guaranteed by an "eligible guarantor institution" meeting the requirements of the Bond Registrar which requirements will include membership or participation in STAMP or such other "signature guarantee program" as may be determined by the Bond Registrar in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.) \4711676.1 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. c <> '-----~ AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28, 2007 Public hearing and request to adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $16,500,000 General Obligation School Bonds to be sold to the Virginia Public School Authority (VPSA) for capital improvements at Northside High School AGENDA ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: Diane D. Hyatt Chief Financial Officer Elmer C. Hodge if--nt.W J~ County Administrator APPROVED BY: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: ~.-/ iY~/ SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: On August 14, 2007, the Board of Supervisors approved the budget appropriation for the Northside High School Renovation Project. The entire budget for the Northside project is $28,326,698 and is outlined on Attachment A. The project will be funded with a combination of School capital cash reserves ($5.1 million), VPSA Bonds ($15.7 million) and Literary Loans ($7.5 million). These cash reserves were made possible by the joint capital funding plan adopted by the School Board and the Board of Supervisors in December 2004. The School administration has prepared the required application, and the School Board has adopted the necessary resolutions to participate in the Fall 2007 bond sale for an amount not to exceed $16,500,000. The amount exceeds the actual amount needed by $800,000 because the VPSA cannot predict the interest rate coupon structure of the winning bid. Therefore, VPSA is requesting that each locality authorize a "not to exceed" principal amount of bonds that is sufficiently in excess of the amount of proceeds requested. In so doing, we will be able to obtain funding for the full $15,700,000 needed requested. In so doing, we will be able to obtain funding for the full $15,700,000 needed to finance the Northside project, as included in the application. As part of this application process, a public hearing must be held and the Board must adopt a specific resolution as to the form of bonds. FISCAL IMPACT: The first debt payment for this borrowing will not occur until the 2008-09 fiscal year. Funding for the debt service on these bonds is included in the planned drawdown of the Future Debt Service Reserve Fund. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that at the conclusion of the public hearing, the Board adopt the attached resolution that authorizes the issuance of VPSA bonds in the Fall 2007 bond sale for an amount not to exceed $16,500,000. Northside High School Project Budget General Contractor - Martin Bros. Less: VE revisions accepted Alternate 1: Add Geothermal HVAC (soil permitting) Alternate 1: Deduct boiler/cooling tower Revised budget for general contract with add alternate Asbestos abatement & monitoring Portable classrooms Technology allowance FF&E allowance Architect Construction management Testing, inspections & surveys Procurement & reproductions Contingency Total Project Budget Funding Sources: Funded to date from non-bonded capital funds Planned literary loan - Fall 2007 Planned VPSA loan - Fall 2007 Major capital reserve for balance of project costs Total Funding Sources ATTACHMENT A Revised Budget $ 23,758,000 (1,787,344 ) 21,970,656 1,000,000 (226,000) 22,744,656 1,100,000 240,000 330,000 600,000 1,302,770 368,825 200,000 75,000 1,365,447 $ 28,326,698 $ 2,409,686 7,500,000 15,700,000 2,717,012 28,326,698 $ AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 28,2007 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $16,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA TO BE SOLD TO THE VIRGINIA PUBLIC SCHOOL AUTHORITY AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORM AND DETAILS THEREOF WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (the "Board") of the County of Roanoke, Virginia (the "County") has determined that it is necessary and expedient to borrow an amount not to exceed $16,500,000 and to issue its general obligation school bonds to finance certain capital projects for school purposes. WHEREAS, the Board held a public hearing on August 28,2007 on the issuance of the Bonds (as defined below) in accordance with the requirements of Section 15.2- 2606, Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended (the "Virginia Code"). WHEREAS, the School Board of the County has requested by resolution the Board to authorize the issuance of the Bonds and has consented to the issuance of the Bonds. WHEREAS, the objective of the Virginia Public School Authority ("VPSA") is to pay the County a purchase price for the Bonds which, in VPSA's judgment, reflects the Bonds' market value (the "VPSA Purchase Price Objective"), taking into consideration such factors as the amortization schedule the County has requested for the Bonds, the amortization schedules requested by other localities, the purchase price to be received by VPSA for its bonds and other market conditions relating to the sale of VPSA's bonds. WHEREAS, such factors may result in requiring the County to accept a discount, given the VPSA Purchase Price Objective and market conditions, under which circumstance the proceeds from the sale of the Bonds received by the County will be less than the amount set forth in paragraph 1 below. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA: 1. Authorization of Bonds and Use of Proceeds. The Board hereby determines that it is advisable to contract a debt and to issue and sell general obligation school bonds of the County in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $16,500,000 (the "Bonds") for the purpose of financing certain capital projects for school purposes. The Board hereby authorizes the issuance and sale of the Bonds in the form and upon the terms established pursuant to this Resolution. 2. Sale of the Bonds. It is determined to be in the best interest of the County to accept the offer of VPSA to purchase from the County, and to sell to VPSA, the Bonds at a price determined by VPSA and accepted by the Chairman of the Board or the County Administrator and upon the terms established pursuant to this Resolution. The County Administrator and the Chairman of the Board, or either of them, and such officer or officers of the County as either of them may designate, are hereby authorized and directed to enter into the Bond Sale Agreement with the VPSA providing for the sale of the Bonds to VPSA in substantially the form on file with the County Administrator, which form is hereby approved (the "Bond Sale Agreement"). 3. Details of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be issuable in fully registered form in denominations of $5,000 and whole multiples thereof; shall be dated the date of issuance and delivery of the Bonds; shall be designated "General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2007B" (or such other designation as the County Administrator may approve) shall bear interest from the date of delivery thereof payable semi-annually on each January 15 and July 15 (each an "Interest Payment Date"), beginning July 15, 2008, at the rates established in accordance with paragraph 4 of this Resolution; and shall mature on July 15 in the years (each a "Principal Payment Date") and in the amounts established in accordance with paragraph 4 of this Resolution. The Interest Payment Dates and the Principal Payment Dates are subject to change at the request of VPSA. 4. Principal Installments and Interest Rates. The County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to accept the interest rates on the Bonds established by VPSA, provided that each interest rate shall be no more than ten one-hundredths of one percent (0.10%) over the interest rate to be paid by VPSA for the corresponding principal payment date of the bonds to be issued by the VPSA (the "VPSA Bonds"), a portion of the proceeds of which will be used to purchase the Bonds, and provided further, that the true interest cost of the Bonds does not exceed six percent (6%) per annum. The County Administrator is further authorized and directed to accept the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds and the amounts of principal of the Bonds coming due on each Principal Payment Date (the "Principal Installments") established by VPSA, including any changes in the Interest Payment Dates, the Principal Payment Dates and the Principal Installments which may be requested by VPSA provided that such aggregate principal amount shall not exceed the maximum amount set forth in paragraph one and the final maturity of the Bonds shall not be later than 21 years from their date. The execution and delivery of the Bonds as described in paragraph 8 hereof shall conclusively evidence such Interest Payment Dates, Principal Payment Dates, interest rates, principal amount and Principal Installments as having been so accepted as authorized by this Resolution. 5. Form of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be initially in the form of a single, temporary typewritten bond substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. 2 6. Payment Pavinq Aqent and Bond Reqistrar. The following provisions shall apply to the Bonds: (a) For as long as VPSA is the registered owner of the Bonds, all payments of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds shall be made in immediately available funds to VPSA at or before 11 :00 a.m. on the applicable Interest Payment Date, Principal Payment Date or date fixed for prepayment or redemption, or if such date is not a business day for Virginia banks or for the Commonwealth of Virginia, then at or before 11 :00 a.m. on the business day next preceding such Interest Payment Date, Principal Payment Date or date fixed for prepayment or redemption; (b) All overdue payments of principal and, to the extent permitted by law, interest shall bear interest at the applicable interest rate or rates on the Bonds; and (c) U.S. Bank National Association, Richmond, Virginia, is designated as Bond Registrar and Paying Agent for the Bonds. 7. Prepayment or Redemption. The Principal Installments of the Bonds held by the VPSA coming due on or before July 15, 2017, and the definitive Bonds for which the Bonds held by the VPSA may be exchanged that mature on or before July 15, 2017, are not subject to prepayment or redemption prior to their stated maturities. The Principal Installments of the Bonds held by the VPSA coming due after July 15, 2017, and the definitive Bonds for which the Bonds held by the VPSA may be exchanged that mature after July 15, 2017, are subject to prepayment or redemption at the option of the County prior to their stated maturities in whole or in part, on any date on or after July 15, 2017, upon payment of the prepayment or redemption prices (expressed as percentages of Principal Installments to be prepaid or the principal amount of the Bonds to be redeemed) set forth below plus accrued interest to the date set for prepayment or redemption: Dates Prices July 15, 2017 to July 14,2018, inclusive................................ July 15, 2018 to July 14, 2019, inclusive................................ July 15, 2019 and thereafter .................................................. 101% 100.5 100; Provided, however, that the Bonds shall not be subject to prepayment or redemption prior to their stated maturities as described above without first obtaining the written consent of the registered owner of the Bonds. Notice of any such prepayment or redemption shall be given by the Bond Registrar to the registered owner by registered mail not more than ninety (90) and not less than sixty (60) days before the date fixed for prepayment or redemption. The County Administrator is authorized to approve such other redemption provisions, including changes to the redemption dates set forth above, as may be requested by VPSA. 3 8. Execution of the Bonds. The Chairman or Vice Chairman and the Clerk or any Deputy Clerk of the Board are authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Bonds and to affix the seal of the County thereto. The manner of such execution may be by facsimile, provided that if both signatures are by facsimile, the Bonds shall not be valid until authenticated by the manual signature of the Paying Agent. 9. Pledge of Full Faith and Credit. For the prompt payment of the principal of, and the premium, if any, and the interest on the Bonds as the same shall become due, the full faith and credit of the County are hereby irrevocably pledged, and in each year while any of the Bonds shall be outstanding there shall be levied and collected in accordance with law an annual ad valorem tax upon all taxable property in the County subject to local taxation sufficient in amount to provide for the payment of the principal of, and the premium, if any, and the interest on the Bonds as such principal, premium, if any, and interest shall become due, which tax shall be without limitation as to rate or amount and in addition to all other taxes authorized to be levied in the County to the extent other funds of the County are not lawfully available and appropriated for such purpose. 10. Use of Proceeds Certificate: Non-Arbitraqe Certificate. The Chairman of the Board and the County Administrator, or either of them and such officer or officers of the County as either may designate are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Non-Arbitrage Certificate, if required by bond counsel, and a Use of Proceeds Certificate setting forth the expected use and investment of the proceeds of the Bonds and containing such covenants as may be necessary in order to show compliance with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and applicable regulations relating to the exclusion from gross income of interest on the Bonds and on the VPSA Bonds. The Board covenants on behalf of the County that (i) the proceeds from the issuance and sale of the Bonds will be invested and expended as set forth in such Use of Proceeds Certificate and the County shall comply with the covenants and representations contained therein and (ii) the County shall comply with the provisions of the Code so that interest on the Bonds and on the VPSA Bonds will remain excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. 11. State Non-Arbitraqe Proqram: Proceeds Aqreement. The Board hereby determines that it is in the best interests of the County to authorize and direct the County Treasurer to participate in the State Non-Arbitrage Program in connection with the Bonds. The County Administrator and the Chairman of the Board, or either of them and such officer or officers of the County as either of them may designate, are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver a Proceeds Agreement with respect to the deposit and investment of proceeds of the Bonds by and among the County, the other participants in the sale of the VPSA Bonds, VPSA, the investment manager, and the depository substantially in the form on file with the County Administrator, which form is hereby approved. 4 12. ContinuinQ Disclosure AQreement. The Chairman of the Board and the County Administrator, or either of them, and such officer or officers of the County as either of them may designate are hereby authorized and directed (i) to execute a Continuing Disclosure Agreement, as set forth in Appendix F to the Bond Sale Agreement, setting forth the reports and notices to be filed by the County and containing such covenants as may be necessary in order to show compliance with the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12 and (ii) to make all filings required by Section 3 of the Bond Sale Agreement should the County be determined by the VPSA to be a MOP (as defined in the Continuing Disclosure Agreement). 13. Filing of Resolution. The appropriate officers or agents of the County are hereby authorized and directed to cause a certified copy of this Resolution to be filed with the Circuit Court of the County. 14. Further Actions. The County Administrator, the Chairman of the Board, and such other officers, employees and agents of the County as either of them may designate are hereby authorized to take such action as the County Administrator or the Chairman of the Board may consider necessary or desirable in connection with the issuance and sale of the Bonds and any such action previously taken is hereby ratified and confirmed. 15. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. The undersigned Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Roanoke, Virginia, hereby certifies that the foregoing constitutes a true and correct extract from the minutes of a meeting of the Board of Supervisors held on August 28, 2007, and of the whole thereof so far as applicable to the matters referred to in such extract. I hereby further certify that such meeting was a regularly scheduled meeting and that, during the consideration of the foregoing resolution, a quorum was present. The front page of this Resolution accurately records (i) the members of the Board of Supervisors present at the meeting, (ii) the members who were absent from the meeting, and (iii) the vote of each member, including any abstentions. WITNESS MY HAND and the seal of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Roanoke, Virginia, this 28th day of August, 2007. Clerk, Board of Supervisors of the County of Roanoke, Virginia (SEAL) 5 EXHIBIT A (FORM OF TEMPORARY BOND) NO. TR-1 $ UNITED STATES OF AMERICA COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA COUNTY OF ROANOKE General Obliqation School Bond Series 2007B The COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA (the "County"), for value received, hereby acknowledges itself indebted and promises to pay to the VIRGINIA PUBLIC SCHOOL AUTHORITY the principal amount of Dollars ($ ), in annual installments in the amounts set forth on Schedule I attached hereto payable on July 15, 2008 and annually on July 15 thereafter to and including July 15, 20_ (each a "Principal Payment Date"), together with interest from the date of this Bond on the unpaid installments, payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15 of each year commencing on July 15, 2008 (each an "Interest Payment Date;" together with any Principal Payment Date, a "Payment Date"), at the rates per annum set forth on Schedule I attached hereto, subject to prepayment or redemption as hereinafter provided. Both principal of and interest on this Bond are payable in lawful money of the United States of America. For as long as the Virginia Public School Authority is the registered owner of this Bond, U.S. Bank National Association, Richmond, Virginia, as bond registrar (the "Bond Registrar") shall make all payments of principal, premium, if any, and interest on this Bond, without presentation or surrender hereof, to the Virginia Public School Authority, in immediately available funds at or before 11 :00 a.m. on the applicable Payment Date or date fixed for prepayment or redemption. If a Payment Date or date fixed for prepayment or redemption is not a business day for banks in the Commonwealth of Virginia or for the Commonwealth of Virginia, then the payment of principal, premium, if any, or interest on this Bond shall be made in immediately available funds at or before 11 :00 a.m. on the business day next preceding the scheduled Payment Date or date fixed for prepayment or redemption. Upon receipt by the registered owner of this Bond of said payments of principal, premium, if any, and interest, written acknowledgment of the receipt thereof shall be given promptly to the Bond Registrar, and the County shall be fully discharged of its obligation on this Bond to the extent of the payment so made. Upon final payment, this Bond shall be surrendered to the Bond Registrar for cancellation. The full faith and credit of the County are irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and the premium, if any, and interest on this Bond. The resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors authorizing the issuance of the Bonds provides, and Section 15.2-2624 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, requires, that there shall be levied and collected an annual tax upon all taxable property in the County subject to local taxation sufficient to provide for the payment of the principal, premium, if any. and interest on this Bond as the same shall become due which tax shall be without limitation as to rate or amount and shall be in addition to all other taxes authorized to be levied in the County to the extent other funds of the County are not lawfully available and appropriated for such purpose. 2 This Bond is duly authorized and issued in compliance with and pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, including the Public Finance Act of 1991, Chapter 26, Title 15.2, Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, and resolutions duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County and the School Board of the County to provide funds for capital projects for school purposes. This Bond may be exchanged without cost, on twenty (20) days written notice from the Virginia Public School Authority at the office of the Bond Registrar on one or more occasions for one or more temporary bonds or definitive bonds in marketable form and, in any case, in fully registered form, in denominations of $5,000 and whole multiples thereof, having an equal aggregate principal amount, having principal installments or maturities and bearing interest at rates corresponding to the maturities of and the interest rates on the installments of principal of this Bond then unpaid. This Bond is registered in the name of the Virginia Public School Authority on the books of the County kept by the Bond Registrar, and the transfer of this Bond may be effected by the registered owner of this Bond only upon due execution of an assignment by such registered owner. Upon receipt of such assignment and the surrender of this Bond, the Bond Registrar shall exchange this Bond for definitive Bonds as hereinabove provided, such definitive Bonds to be registered on such registration books in the name of the assignee or assignees named in such assignment. The principal installments of this Bond coming due on or before July 15, 2017 and the definitive Bonds for which this Bond may be exchanged that mature on or before July 15, 2017 3 are not subject to prepayment or redemption prior to their stated maturities. The principal installments of this Bond coming due after July 15, 2017, and the definitive Bonds for which this Bond may be exchanged that mature after July 15, 2017 are subject to prepayment or redemption at the option of the County prior to their stated maturities in whole or in part, on any date on or after July 15, 2017, upon payment of the prepayment or redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal installments to be prepaid or the principal amount of the Bonds to be redeemed) set forth below plus accrued interest to the date set for prepayment or redemption: Dates Prices 101% 100.5 100; to prepayment or July 15, 2017 to July 14,2018, inclusive............................................ July 15,2018 to July 14,2019, inclusive............................................ July 15,2019 and thereafter .............................................................. Provided, however, that the Bonds shall not be subject redemption prior to their stated maturities as described above without the prior written consent of the registered owner of the Bonds. Notice of any such prepayment or redemption shall be given by the Bond Registrar to the registered owner by registered mail not more than ninety (90) and not less than sixty (60) days before the date fixed for prepayment or redemption. All acts, conditions and things required by the Constitution and laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia to happen, exist or be performed precedent to and in the issuance of this Bond have happened, exist and have been performed in due time, form and manner as so required, and this Bond, together with all other indebtedness of the 4 County, is within every debt and other limit prescribed by the Constitution and laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Roanoke, Virginia, has caused this Bond to be issued in the name of the County of Roanoke, Virginia, to be signed by its Chairman or Vice-Chairman, its seal to be affixed hereto and attested by the signature of its Clerk or any of its Deputy Clerks, and this Bond to be dated November , 2007. COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA (SEAL) ATTEST: By: Clerk, Board of Supervisors of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chairman, Board of Supervisors of the County of Roanoke, Virginia 6 ASSIGNMENT FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned sells, assigns and transfers unto (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPEWRITE NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, OF ASSIGNEE) PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE: the within Bond and irrevocably constitutes and appoints attorney to exchange said Bond for definitive bonds in lieu of which this Bond is issued and to register the transfer of such definitive bonds on the books kept for registration thereof, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: Signature Guaranteed: (NOTICE: Signature(s) must be guaranteed by an "eligible guarantor institution" meeting the requirements of the Bond Registrar which requirements will include membership or participation in STAMP or such other "signature guarantee program" as may be determined by the Bond Registrar in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.) \4709415.1 Registered Owner (NOTICE: The signature above must correspond with the name of the Registered Owner as it appears on the front of this Bond in every particular, without alteration or change.) ACTION NO. ITEM NO. .---- \ AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28, 2007 AGENDA ITEM: Resolution authorizing a request to the Virginia General Assembly for reimbursement of the cost of jail personnel hired prior to the opening of the Western Virginia Regional Jail SUBMITTED BY: John M. Chambliss, Jr. Asst. County Administrator Elmer C. Hodge ~ f(~ County Administrator APPROVED BY: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: ~~~~ SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: The Western Virginia Regional Jail is scheduled to open March, 2009 and will employ approximately 194 people. While some of the corrections staff may already be trained and certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia, others will require the 11 - 12 week training through a criminal justice training academy. All of the employees will need the local orientation and training on the policies and operation of the new local facility. Because of the nature of this jail, we need a blend of employees with experience as well as those entering the corrections field. The Compensation Board of the Commonwealth of Virginia is responsible for the approval of the number of employees allowed for the new Regional Jail and will approve the State's share (approximately 2/3) of the funding forthe approved positions as of the day the facility is opened. However, in order for the jail to function, the staff must be trained before we open which is currently considered a local expense. In most instances, when a new regional jail is opened, the old facilities are phased out and closed and most of the corrections employees are transferred to the new facility. In the case of the Western Virginia Regional Jail, the local jails of Franklin County, Montgomery County, and Roanoke County will continue to operate to their rated capacity to handle new arrestees until they are sentenced. This requirement for the training of new staff is causing the financial burden on the regional jail. Staff has met with area legislators and with representatives of the Governor's office to seek their assistance in funding these early hires until the time the jail opens. Each member jurisdiction of the Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority has been asked to adopt a resolution like the one attached seeking state assistance for the period just prior to the opening of the new jail. The amount requested is based on the anticipated rate to be paid by the State once the jail is opened. While the cost is estimated at $5,554,460, the State share would be $3,187,931. FISCAL IMPACT: The Jail Authority will be required to build this early salary amount into the early daily per diem rates. Any assistance provided by the State will offset this amount and keep the rates down. At this time, there is no impact for the current fiscal year to the local budget. If funding is not provided, an estimate will need to be made for fiscal year 2008-09 based on the anticipated usage and related costs. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the attached resolution seeking financial assistance from the General Assembly for the early operating expenses needed to hire and train the staff of the new regional jail. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 28,2007 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REQUEST TO THE VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF THE COST OF JAIL PERSONNEL HIRED PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF THE WESTERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL JAIL WHEREAS, Roanoke County, Franklin County, Montgomery County, and the City of Salem have entered into a cooperative agreement and formed the Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority pursuant to 53.1-95.2 of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended, to construct and operate the regional jail on behalf of the four localities, and WHEREAS, the jail project has been approved by the Board of Corrections and is eligible for reimbursement up to fifty percent (50%) of eligible project costs of the regional jail facility pursuant to 53.1-81 of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended, and WHEREAS, the regional jail is under construction and is anticipated to open on March 9, 2009, and WHEREAS, staffing costs incurred by the Authority prior to the opening of the facility are not eligible for reimbursement, and WHEREAS, the three local jails will remain in operation and will retain their staff, and WHEREAS, the regional jail will hire a total of 194 new staff and the majority of this staff must be hired in September 2008 to allow new officers to complete the basic corrections academy as mandated by the Department of Criminal Justice Services, and WHEREAS, the Authority is responsible to fund $5,554,460 in start-up staffing costs including fringe benefits. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BYTHE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, that it requests assistance from our legislators to seek reimbursement from the General Assembly and the Commonwealth of Virginia to include $3,187,931 in the Governor's budget to offset the cost for new employees hired before the scheduled opening of the jail to ensure all new employees complete academy and other specialized training as mandated by the Department of Criminal Justice Services, and That it hereby authorizes the County Administrator, or his designee, to execute such documents and to take such actions as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this resolution. 2 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. F-~ AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28, 2007 AGENDA ITEM: Request to appropriate $66,000 from the Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority to the Information Technology Department for Information Technology Services SUBMITTED BY: John M. Chambliss, Jr. Asst. County Administrator Elmer C. Hodge ~ }1~y County Administrator APPROVED BY: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: ~/ dtff~ SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: The Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority is beginning the construction of the new regional jail and will soon be hiring some of the early management staff to help in setting up the policies, procedures and documentation for the operation of the regional jail. The Jail Authority has asked the Information Technology Department for Roanoke County to contract for services to assist in planning, installing, and advising on technical matters such as radio communications, telephones, jail management software, video visitation system, computer equipment, and the associated wiring for these systems. At the July 12 meeting of the Authority, and the August 14 meeting of the Board of Supervisors, the agreement was approved to allow the services to be provided by the IT Department of the County of Roanoke. We have negotiated a contract for services to be provided at the fee of $6,000 per month to advise the Authority on these matters. These monies will provide one new staff member and related costs so that the timeliness of County IT projects will not be adversely impacted. Materials necessary for this project will be charged directly to the Authority at cost. The agreement provides that either party may terminate this agreement with 90 days written notice. The IT staff has been helpful in providing overview information in the early planning stages and we are now in need of the more technical assistance. FISCAL IMPACT: The Agreement calls for a fee of $6,000 per month and the impact for the fiscal year 2007- 2008 budget will be $66,000. This agreement was authorized by the Jail Authority on July 12 and approved by the Board of Supervisors on August 14. No new Roanoke County dollars are involved. The action today is to recognize these fees and appropriate them for use by the Information Technology Department. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends appropriation of the monies from the Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority to provide Information Technology Advisory Services at the rate of $6,000 per month so that staff may be hired to assist this project. ACTION NO. ITEM NO. F-s AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28, 2007 Request to appropriate $9,082,780 to upgrade the 800 MHz radio system and adopt a resolution declaring intent to reimburse expenditures from bond proceeds AGENDA ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: Diane Hyatt Chief Financial Officer UA' Elmer C. Hodge d~ 7 (~ r County Administrator APPROVED BY: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: ~atf~ SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: At the August 14, 2007, County Board meeting, the Board authorized the County Administrator to execute a contract with Motorola for $9,082,780 for the upgrade of the 800 MHz radio system to digital. This action was contingent upon a financing plan and the appropriation of funds by the Board of Supervisors. The system upgrade will take place over a 25 month period. The cash flow needs for the radio upgrade are shown on Attachment A. The County currently has $5,181,508 available to pay toward the purchase of the radios. Of this amount, $5,000,000 is currently in the Minor County Capital Fund and has been noted for several years to go toward the radio purchase. The additional $181,508 is currently in a Fire and Rescue Capital account to go toward the purchase of radios. The remaining $3,901,272 can be borrowed over a ten year period of time. This borrowing could be done as a stand-alone lease purchase through Motorola or another company with the radios as collateral for the borrowing. The debt service on this stand-alone borrowing would be in the range of $600,000 annually. However, with the other capital projects that the Board is currently considering, it would be more cost effective to have one large revenue bond sale in Spring 2008. The radios could be included as a portion of that sale and still be structured for payment over a ten year period. The available cash is sufficient to make the planned payments until the Spring 2008 bond sale. If this bond sale does not materialize, we can still finance the lease-purchase through Motorola or another company. The attached resolution will allow us the flexibility to reimburse to the County from bond proceeds or other financings once they are available. FISCAL IMPACT: The County has available cash of $5, 181,508 to begin the payments for the contract. The additional $3,901,272 will be borrowed, either through a Spring 2008 revenue bond sale that includes other County capital projects, or as a stand-alone lease purchase. The annual debt payments on the borrowing will begin in the 2008-2009 fiscal year, and are estimated to not exceed $600,000 annually. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff makes the following recommendations: 1. Adopt the attached resolution, which allows the County to reimburse itself from future bond issues or other financings; and. 2. Appropriate $9,082,780 to the Radio 800 MHz Upgrade Project from the following sources: Minor Capital Fund Fire/Rescue Capital Future Borrowings $5,000,000 181,508 3,901.272 $9.082.780 2 ATTACHMENT A Payment Schedule Per the previous price pages, the system total is $9,082,780.00. Except for a payment that is due on the Effective Date, Customer will make payments to Motorola within thirty (30) days after the date of each invoice. Customer will make payments when dUe in the form of a check, cashier's check, Or wire transfer drawn on a U.S. fmancial institution and in accordance with the following milestones. Fixed Network Equipment & Services $5,422,296 Estimated No. Milestone Percent Dollars ~ 1. Mobilization due at contract execution (Effective Date) 10% $542,230 9~30-2007 2. Completion of Contract Design Review (CDR) 13% $704,898 11-30-2007 3. Successful Completion of CCSI Staging 42% $2,277 ,363 2-28-2009 4. .Delivery of Fixed Network Equipment to customer designated location 5% $271,115 3-17 -2009 5. Completion of Fixed Network Equipment Installation 15% $162,669 4-15-2009 (billable 3% per site basis) $162,669 5-07-2009 $162,669 5-22-2009 $162,669 6-09-2009 $162,669 6-24~2009 6. Successful Completion of Acceptance Tests 10% $542,230 9-21-2009 7. System Acceptance 5% $27IJ 15 10-20-2009 Total FNE 100% $5,422,296 Subscriber Equipment 1. Shipment of Subscriber Equipment (as shipped) $3,660,484 100% Mobiles Portables $3,660,484 $1,587,541 3~31-2008 $2,072,943 7-31-2008 Overdue invoices will bear simple interest at the rate often percent (10%) per annum, unless such rate exceeds the maximum allowed by law, in which case it will be reduced to the maximum allowable rate. Motorola reserves the right to make partial shipments of equipment as mutually agreed and to request payment upon shipment of such equipment. In addition, Motorola reserves the right to invoice for installations or civil work completed on a site-by-site basis, when applicable. Roanok9 County, VA Digital Radio Upgrade Pricing and Financial Proposal August 1, 2007 Motorola Confidential Restricted Use or disclosure of this proposal is subject to the restrictions on the title page 8-2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 28,2007 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 CERTAIN COSTS TO UPGRADE THE 800 MHZ RADIO SYSTEM TO DIGITAL WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Roanoke, Virginia (the "County") has determined that it may be necessary or desirable to advance money to pay the costs of designing, installing, and equipping an upgrade of the County 800 MHz radio system to digital (the" Project"), NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, as follows: 1. The Board of Supervisors adopts this declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. 2. The Board of Supervisors reasonably expects to reimburse advances made or to be made by the County to pay the costs of designing, installing, and equipping the Project from the proceeds of its debt or other financing. The maximum amount of debt or other financing expected to be issued for the designing, installing, and equipping the project is $9,082,780. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. ACTION NO. ITEM NO. r-~ AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28,2007 AGENDA ITEM: Request for approval of an amendment to the Roanoke County Investment Policy SUBMITTED BY: F. Kevin Hutchins Treasurer Elmer C. Hodge ~ ff.,..,e>~ County Administrator ~ APPROVED BY: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: {fu~~ ~r~ SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: Roanoke County's Investment policy was established in 1987. Due to the fluid and changing nature of investments, this policy is considered to be a living document which has to be revised periodically to keep pace. Revisions have occurred on five separate occasions since its inception; the last revision was made in 2001. For the past several years the County has actually enjoyed having an inverted yield curve resulting in more earning potential for short-term government investments than those of longer duration. This has also created a wider divergence between US Treasury and US Government Agency notes. Currently there is a yield separation of 60 basis points between Treasury and Agency notes. The County is presently limited by its Investment Policy as to the specific allocation to invest into these categories. However, the stated investments are authorized under Section I 3-b of the Investment Policy as allowed by Sec. 2.1-327 through 2.1-329 of the Code of Virginia. By changing the allocation percentage for US Government Agency Securities from 70% to 80%, as proposed on page 7 of the Investment Policy which is attached, we increase our earning potential while insignificantly altering our risk. We do not wish to react to the hysteria surrounding current market conditions. However, pressure from these events will shake up short-term rates, and since short-term maturities are the only maturities that we are interested in, it is important to lock into our desired rates before more shifting occurs. FISCAL IMPACT: Adopting the change to the Investment policy will increase the interest earning potential of County funds. There will be no negative impact. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the proposed amendment to the County's Investment Policy. 2. Do not approve the proposed amendment to the County's Investment Policy. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Treasurer's Office and staff recommend approval of the proposed amendment to the Investment Policy. 2 shall review with a bank official monthly an analyzation of the County's account profitability to the bank. Considering interest rates at that time and the bank's average earnings allowance, the bank will determine the balances in the accounts (compensating balances) which will be required for the following month in order to cover the cost of processing the County's banking transactions. Copies of the result of these analyses will be maintained by the Treasurer. 7. Zero Balance Account (ZBA) The Treasurer will take full advantage of clearing time on County checks disbursed by maintaining true zero balances in the County's checking account. As checks are presented for payment, they are accumulated and a single offsetting credit is prepared to bring the account to a zero balance at the end of the banking day. This account is linked to the Master Concentration or deposit account against which the ZBA draws funds to pay the checks presented for payment. Temporarily idle funds will be invested overnight in repurchase agreements that are secured or collateralized by governmental securities as required by the Code of Virginia. The Treasurer will determine excess idle funds and invest them in longer term investments. 8. Diversification Diversification by Instrument Percent of Portfolio U.S. Treasury Obligations (bills, notes and bonds) 70% U.S. Government Agency Securities and Instrumentalities TG% of Government 80% Sponsored Corporations Banker's Acceptance (BA's) 40% Repurchase Agreement (Repo's) Two or more nights 25% Repurchase Agreement (Repo's) overnight 70% Commercial Banks Certificates of Deposit (CDs) 100% Savings & Loan Associations 7 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. G 1-)... AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28,2007 AGENDA ITEM: Requests for public hearing and first reading for rezoning ordinances; consent agenda SUBMITTED BY: Philip Thompson Deputy Director of Planning APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge c'P County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: BACKGROUND: The first reading on these ordinances is accomplished by adoption of these ordinances in the manner of consent agenda items. The adoption of these items does not imply approval of the substantive content of the requested zoning actions; rather, approval satisfies the procedural requirements of the County Charter and schedules the required public hearing and second reading of these ordinances. The second reading and public hearing on these ordinances is scheduled for September 25,2007. The titles of these ordinances are as follows: 1. The petition of Fralin & Waldron Commercial Rental to rezone15.67 acres from C-1 C, Office District with conditions, to PTD, Planned Technology Development District, for the operation of an office and assembly of technological/engineered products, located at 1325 Electric Road, Windsor Hills Magisterial District. 2. The petition of McNeil Asphalt Maintenance, Inc., to obtain a Special Use Permit to operate a construction yard in an AV, AgriculturalNillage Center District, on 1.87 acres, located at 2914 Jae Valley Road, Vinton Magisterial District. 1 Maps are attached. More detailed information is available in the Clerk's Office. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends as follows: 1. That the Board approve and adopt the first reading of these rezoning ordinances for the purpose of scheduling the second reading and public hearing for September 25,2007. 2. That this section of the agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately set forth as Item(s) 1-2 and that the Clerk is 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 action. 2 .((2-- O~l 0\ ~ 2 ~ County of Roanoke Community Development Planning & Zoning For Staff Use Onl Date received: .1, \~- CJI Received by: ('I tr-I 5204 Bernard Drive POBox 29800 Roanoke, VA 24018-0798 (540) 772-2068 FAX (540) 776-7155 Check type of application filed (check all that apply) ~ezoning o Special Use o Variance o Waiver o Administrative Appeal o Camp Plan (15.2-2232) Review Applicants name/address w/zip Fralin & Waldron Commercial Rental 3130 Chaparral Drive Roanoke, VA 24018 Phone: Work: Cell #: Fax No.: 540-774-4415 540-776-7473 (Kelderhouse) 540-537-3041 540-774-9328 540-774-4415 540.7473 (Kelderhouse) 540-774-9328 Owner's name/address whip Fralin & Waldron Conunercial Rental 3130 Chaparral Drive Roanoke, VA 24018 Property Location Phone #: Work: Fax No. #: Magisterial District: Windsor Hills l325 Electric Road Community Planning area: Windsor Hills Tax Map No.: 067.00-01-02.00 and 067.00-01-02.01 and 067;00-01-03.01 Existing Zoning: C-I-C 15.67 acres Proposed Zoning: PTD Planned Technology Development District Proposed Land Use: Office and Assembly Does the parcel meet the minimum lot area, width, and frontage requirements of the requested district? Yes)S:J No 0 IF NO, A VARIANCE IS REQUIRED FIRST. Does the parcel meet the minimum criteria for the requested Use Type? Yes ~ No 0 IF NO, A VARIANCE IS REQUIRED FIRST If rezoning request, are conditions being proffered with this request? Yes)<:i No 0 VariancefWaiver of Section(s) of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance in order to: Appeal of Zoning Administrator's decision to Appeal of Interpretation of Section(s): of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Appeal of Interpretation of Zoning Map to Is the application complete? Please check if enclosed. APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IF ANY OF THESE ITEMS ARE MISSING OR INCOMPLETE. R1srwlCP V/AA RJSrwlCP V/AA RJSrwlCP V/AA 5d Consultation ~ 8 1/2" x II" concept plan ~ Application fee X Application Metes and bounds description Proffers, if applicable Justification Water and sewer application Adjoining property owners I hereby certify that I am either the owner ofthe pr9pe the owner's a ent or contractyurchaser and am acting with the knowledge and consent of the owner. FRALiN ~L RON C r L RENTAL CONTACT: Edwad A. Natt B . Owner's Signature 3140 Chaparral Drive, Suite 200-C Roanoke, VA 24018 Phone: 540-725-8180 Fax: 540-774-0961 2 EmaiJ: enatt@onnlaw.com A I. FRALIN & WALDRON COMMERCIAL RENTAL pp lcant The Planning Commission will study rezoning, special use permit waiver or community plan (15.2-2232) review requests to determine the need and justification for the change in terms of public health, safety, and general welfare. Please answer the following questions as thorougWy as possible. Use additional space if necessary. Please explain how the request furthers the purposes of the Roanoke County Ordinance as well as the purpose found at the beginning of the applicable zoning district classification in the Zoning Ordinance. The purpose of this request is to allow a reuse of an existing office building and site that has been recently under-utilized and is approaching thirty (30) years in age. Today's office and technology approaches are far different than when this building was constructed, which was for a specific use. This zoning, as outlined in its purpose, will allow for a "mixed" use of office and assembly ofhigWy technologicaVengineered products. Much of what is to be rezoned is existing and its use will not change. The site is essentially developed with points of access in place (no additional planned) and landscaping, as well as parking, are in place. The proposed assembly building is "clean" and will be constructed and operated in an environmentally and efficient manner. The new building to be constructed will allow the proposed use. The proposed "mixed use "will be a quiet, clean and efficient use of a parcel ofland. Even with the new building, the number of employees will be less than previously were employed at the site and, thus, traffic will be reduced. Under the PID District requirements, sufficient safeguards will be included in this plan to protect surrounding properties. Please explain how the project conforms to the general guidelines and policies contained in the Roanoke County Community Plan. The proposed property is shown as transition in the County's Comprehensive Plan. The Transition District is designed to provide for aesthetically pleasing uses along primary corridors. The proposed property is well landscaped and the visual impact from the change to PTD will not be affected. The guidelines for the Transistion District encourage the redevelopment of older commercial properties and promote planned development at major road intersections. No additional driveways or entrances are proposed and the traffic use should be decreased as a result of this development. Buffers along rear property lines will be established and maintained to ensure that there is no negative impact on any residential properties. Exterior lighting will be designed so as to have no impact on the surrounding properties. The proposed use clearly falls within the purposes and intents of the PTD District and the rezoning will enable a clean and environmentalIy efficient use of the subject property. Please describe the impact(s) of the request on the property itself, the adjoining properties, and the surrounding area, as well as the impacts on public services and facilities, including water/sewer, roads, schools, parks/recreation and fire and rescue. > less traffic as a result ofreduced employees from strictly office > less demand on public utilities as a result of reduction of employees > no impact on schools, parks or other public services 3 I CONCEPT PLAN CHECKLIST A concept plan of the proposed project must be submitted with the application. The concept plan shall graphically depict the land use change, development or variance that is to be considered. Further, the plan shall address any potential land use or design issues arising from the request. In such cases involving rezonings, the applicant may proffer conditions to limit the future use and development of the property and by so doing, correct any deficiencies that may not be manageable by County permitting regulations. The concept plan should not be confused with the site plan or plot plan that is required prior to the issuance of a building penn it. Site plan and building pennit procedures ensure compliance with State and County development regulations and may require changes to the initial concept plan. Unless limiting conditions are proffered and accepted in a rezoning or imposed on a special use pennit or variance, the concept plan may be altered to the extent permitted by the zoning district and other regulations. A concept plan is required with all rezoning, special use pennit, waiver, community plan (15.2-2232) review and variance applications. The plan should be prepared by a professional site planner. The level of detail may vary, depending on the nature of the request. The County Planning Division staff may exempt some of the items or suggest the addition of extra items, but the following are considered minimum: ALL APPLICANTS -/ a. Applicant name and name of development L b. Date, scale and north arrow .,./ c. ~d. ~e. ..,/ f. Lg. / h. Li. ~j. Lot size in acres or square feet and dimensions Location, names of owners and Roanoke County tax map numbers of adjoining properties Physical features such as ground cover, natural watercourses, floodplain, etc. The zoning and land use of all adjacent properties All property lines and easements All buildings, existing and proposed, and dimensions, floor area and heights Location, widths and names of all existing or platted streets or other public ways within or adjacent to the development Dimensions and locations of all driveways, parking spaces and loading spaces Additional information requiredfor REZONING and SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICANTS /k. /1. /m. /n. /0. .,...,.. p. ~ q. Existing utilities (water, sewer, stonn drains) and connections at the site Any driveways, entrances/exits, curb openings and crossovers Topography map in a suitable scale and contour intervals Approximate street grades and site distances at intersections Locations of all adjacent fire hydrants Any proffered conditions at the site and how they are addressed If project is to be phased, please show phase schedule ~'bo"."oompl"'. Signature of app I t 1{.(2.20#7 7 ate " 6 ~ ~~ ! !~ ~.~~ ~! ~~ ;HW :! t Lt : h~~ ~ ni~ t , tU . i; u i ~::: t I ~ ! l~ I'. U i: i- 0 . a ~~ hh~ l!; :!i ~Uld HUll ! ~ ~ I. h~ ~r~h ~ on" ~hjt II r;:.I') C/) C/) ~. .~t3 ~ ~<QW . -.. 1--1 f--i t h UI--1 \wi o.::c ;::J Vl U t ~............... ch A.,J jj L.... .... . <Q I-L-I ." ' .--l -,"'.. " ~ t'.: II, z <:; Jo ~ ~, \~~ ~rl U, Z ::~ o ::; elU~ < .> J ~ o '""' .... (-;: o ~ o m !i ij I nil .~ ~ ~", ~~ list g ; l" a~~U ~~~ 5~d 'U Ii! g I .. .Ii i I u 2!'! In s" ... ,,~g! ... .. 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'b~;.......ri..,....\fo ......... ,/'/ lJ,,,dh.ookJl Dplrcr.1s AD,i.1 PMIOQI'".phr 12G(J2j r.-~ County u-r Rv.:orloak., L_-,~ Data Report Grid Parcel 10 GPIN Parcel Parcel 10 (Tax Owner Name Address Street Street Deeded Zoning legal Unked Parcels Number (GPIN) Number Map ID) Number Name Suffix Acreage Oassification Description (Parts) 0632-62-2100 2100 067.00-01- FRAUN & WALDRON 1325 ELECTRIC RD 11.89 CIC NEW PAR B 1 02.0D-0000 COMMERCIAL RENTAL http:// eservices.roano kecountyva. gov /GIS/roanoke/print.aspx 7/10/2007 Address of Subject Property: 1325 Electric Road Tax Map No.: 067.00-01-02.00 and 067.00-01-02.01 Applicant's Name/Owner: Fralin & Waldron Commercial Rental LEGAL DESCRIPTION All that certain parcel of land situate in the County of Roanoke, Virginia: PARCEL 1: BEGINNING at a point on the southerly side of Keagy Road, S. W. (Va. Sec. Hwy. 685), said point being corner to property of Fairway Forest Company, and being corner #10 on plat attached hereto; thence leaving said Keagy Road, S.W., and with the dividing line between the property of Duvahl B. Ridgeway and Fairway Forest Company, S. 10 deg. 14' 30" E. 678.00 feet to a point on the westerly side of Va. Hwy. No. 419; thence with the same S. 10 deg. 06' 14" W. 333.31 feet to an existing highway monument, said point being corner #2; thence N. 68 deg. 12' W. 38.86 feet to corner #3, said point being the northeast corner of Lot 5, Block 3, Section No.2, Southdowns; thence with the rear lines of Lots 5, 4, 3, 2, and a part of Lot 1, Block 3, Section No.2, Southdowns, the following courses and distances: N. 71 deg. 33' 30" W. 334.38 feet to corner #4; N. 84 deg. 14' 00" W. 202.72 feet to corner #5; and N. 84 deg. 31' 40" W. 56.53 feet to corner #6; thence leaving the rear line of Lot 1, Block 3, Section No.2, Southdowns, N. 4 deg. 38' 42" W. 650.89 feet to corner #7 on the southerly side of Keagy Road, S. W.; thence with the southerly side of Keagy Road, S. W., the following courses and distances: N. 73 deg. 22' 30" E. 148.61 feet to Corner #8; N. 73 deg. 09' 12" E. 344.89 feet to corner #9; and N. 65 deg. 29' 50" E. 142.15 feet to corner #10, the place of BEGINNING, and containing 12.02 acres, and more fully shown on plat prepared by Buford T. Lumsden & Associates, P. C., Certified Land Surveyors, dated August 17, 1976, attached to Deed dated November 8, 1976, and recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court for the County of Roanoke in Deed Book 1054, page 207. PARCEL 2: BEGINNING at a point on the southerly side of Virginia Secondary Route 585 (Keagy Road, S. W.) common corner to Tract 2 on plat prepared by T. P. Parker & Son, Engineers and Surveyors, hereinafter referred to, said beginning point being N. 760 55' 16" E. 101.00 feet from corner to lands of Roy M. Strickler, Jr., as acquired in Deed Book 482, page 276; thence with the southerly side of Virginia Secondary Route 685 N. 750 51' E. U:\ZONING\ROANOKE COUNTY\Fralin & Waldron\LEGAL.doc Page 1 of 2 65.21 feet to a point thereon and N. 730 14' 30" E. 77.24 feet to a point on line of property of Fralin & Waldron; thence with the same S. 50 00' E. 650.89 feet to an old pin on line of property of Roy C. Spain; thence with the same N. 840 20' W. 142.46 feet to an iron pin; thence with a new division line N. 50 00' W. 598.41 feet to an iron pin on the southerly side of Virginia Secondary Route 685, the place of beginning, and containing 2.005 acres and designated as Tract 1 on that certain plat prepared by T. P. Parker & Son, Engineers and Surveyofs, dated June 25, 1984, of record in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County in Deed Book 1208, page 663. ?ARCEL 3: BEGINNING at the point of intersection of the southerly side of Keagy Road, S.W. (Va. Sec. Hwy. 685), and the westerly side of Va. Hwy. Rt. No. 419, said point being also corner #1 as shown on plat prepared by Buford T. Lumsden & Associates, P.C., Certified Land Surveyors, dated August 17,1976; thence with the westerly side of Va. Sec. Hwy. 419, S. 100 06' 14" W. 996.63 feet to an existing highway monument, being corner #2 on said plat; thence N. 680 12' W. 38.86 feet to a point, being corner #3, said point being the northeast corner of Lot 5, Block 3, Section No.2, Southdowns; thence the following courses and distances: N. 60 10' 10" W. 20.15 feet to a point, being corner #4; thence N. 5r 26' 00" W. 296.28 feet to a point, being corner #5; thence S. 20 30' 40" E. 97.04 feet to a point, being corner #6; thence N. 710 33' 30" W. 73.37 feet to a point, being corner #7; thence N. 840 14' 00" W. 202.72 feet to corner #8, and N. 840 31' 40" W. 56.53 feet to corner #9; thence leaving the rear line of Lot 1, Block 3, Section No.2, Southdowns, N. 40 38' 42" W. 650.89 feet to corner #10 on the southerly side of Keagy Road, S.W., the following courses and distances: N. 730 22' 30" E. 148.61 feet to corner #11; N. 730 09' 12" E. 344.89 feet to corner #12; N. 650 29' 50" E. 142.15 feet to corner #13; N. 720 13' 29" E. 116.48 feet to corner #14; N. 790 53' 44" E. 80.95 feet to corner #15; thence S. 350 36' 46" E. 79.62 feet to corner #1, the PLACE OF BEGINNING, and more fully shown on plat prepared by Buford T. Lumsden & Associates, P.C., Certified Land Surveyors, dated October 24,1977, and updated April 21,1978. U:\ZONING\ROANOKE COUNTY\Fralin & Waldron\LEGAL.doc Page 2 of 2 Address of Subiect Property: 1925 Electric Road Windsor Hills Magisterial District Roanoke County Tax Map No.: 067.00-01-02.00 and 067.00-01-02.01 Applicant's/Owner's Name: Fralin & Waldron Commercial Rental PROFFERS The undersigned owner does hereby proffer the following conditions in conjunction with the special use permit request: 1. The subject property will be in substantial conformity with the Concept Site Plan prepared by Hughes Associates Architects under date of July 11, 2007. 2. The design and elevation will be in substantial conformity with the Elevation Plan prepared by Hughes Associates Architects under date of July 11,2007. 3. The new structure will be started in approximately January 2008 and will be complete within twelve (12) to fifteen (15) months thereafter. 4. The use of the property shall be limited to the following uses: (a) (b) Office uses as defined in the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance, and Industrial Type 1 uses as defined in the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance. Applicant/Owner: FRALIN & WALDRON COMM ~7~ B U:\ZONING\ROANOKE COUNTY\Fralin & Waldron\PROFFERS.doc ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNER LISTING Address of Subject Property: 1325 Electric Road Tax Map No.: 067.00-01-02.00 and 067.00-01-02.01 Applicant's Name: Fralin & Waldron Commercial Rental Owner: Fralin & Waldron Commercial Rental ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS This list as follows are those property owners who own property beside, behind or across the street from the subject property noted above: COUNTY OF ROANOKE Official Tax Number Owner's Name and Mailinq Address 067.00-01-03.01 o Electric Road Fralin & Waldron Commercial Rental 3130 Chaparral Drive, Suite 200 Roanoke, VA 24018 067.10-01-02.00 5397 McVitty Road James W. Conner, Jr. & Susan N. Conner 5465 Wynne Road Roanoke, VA 24018 067.10-01-03.00 5451 Lonsdale Road X 5451 Lonsdale Road Roanoke,VA 24018 067.10-01-04.00 5455 Lonsdale Road Jeffrey W. Reynolds & Michele J. Wingfield 5455 Lonsdale Road Roanoke, VA 24018 067.10-01-05.00 o Lonsdale Road Anna Bell Ramey & Barbara Ann Ramey Church 5463 Lonsdale Road Roanoke, VA 24018 067.10.01-06.00 5463 Lonsdale Road Anna Bell Ramey & Barbara Ann Ramey Church 5463 Lonsdale Road Roanoke, VA 24018 U:\ZONING\ROANOKE COUNTY\Fralin & WaldronlAPO.doc Page 1 of 3 CITY OF SALEM Official Tax Number Owner's Name and Mailinq Address 284-1-2.1 2929 Keagy Road Crestar Financial Corporation Real Estate Division/14th Floor 919 East Main Street Richmond, VA 23219 284-1-2.2 1923 Electric Road/ 1630 Braeburn Drive Edens & Avant Financing Limited Partnership 900 Bank of America Plaza Columbia, SC 29202 284-1-2.4 2800 Keagy Road Notting Hill LLC 400 Academy Street Salem, VA 24153 284-1-2.6 2898 Keagy Road Core Hospitality LLC c/o Comfort Suites 2898 Keagy Road Salem, VA 24153 301-2-9 2532 Keagy Road Charles L. & Betty M. Fallis 2532 Keagy Road Salem, VA 24153 301-2-10 2540 Keagy Road Fred G. & Mary Arlington Lemon 2540 Keagy Road Salem, VA 24153 302-1-1 2548 Keagy Road 302-1-2 2556 Keagy Road George F. & Inez H. Craft 2548 Keagy Road Salem, VA 24153 CITY OF ROANOKE Official Tax Number Owner's Name and Mailinq Address 5130101 Medmont Circle Grace H. Burton, Trustee Grace B. Taylor Living Trust 3050 McVitty Forest Drive, Apt. 103 Roanoke, VA 24018 U:\ZONING\ROANOKE COUNTY\Fralin & Waldron\APO.doc Page 2 of 3 CITY OF ROANOKE (continued) Official Tax Number Owner's Name and Mailinq Address 5130119 Keagy Lane Heritage Builders Ltd. of Roanoke 4725 Garst Mill Road, Suite 3 Roanoke, VA 24018 5130123 3850 Keagy Road Valley Bank P. O. Box 2740 Roanoke, VA 24001 5130125 1303 Keagy Lane Parvin Pejman 1303 Keagy Lane Roanoke, VA 24018 5130126 1307 Keagy Lane Bruce J. & Catherine A. Theisen 1307 Keagy Lane Roanoke,VA 24018 5130127 1311 Keagy Lane Mary Parikh, Trustee Parikh Living Trust 1311 Keagy Lane Roanoke, VA 24018 5130128 1315 Keagy Lane Frank J. & Saundria L. Plecity 1315 Keagy Lane Roanoke, VA 24018 U:\ZONINGIROANOKE COUNTY\Fralin & Waldron\APO.doc Page 3 of 3 Community Development Planning & Zoning Division NOTICE TO ApPLICANTS FOR REZONING, SUBDIVISION WAIVER, PUBLIC STREET WAIVER, OR SPECIAL USE PERMIT PETITION PLANNlNG COMMISSION APPLICA nON ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURE The Roanoke County Planning Commission reserves the right to continue a Rezoning, Subdivision Waiver, Public Street Waiver or Special Use Permit petition if new or additional information is presented at the public hearing. If it is the opinion of the majority of the Planning Commissioners present at the scheduled public hearing that sufficient time was not available for planning staff and/or an outside referral agency to adequately evaluate and provide written comments and suggestions on the new or additional information prior to the scheduled public hearing then the Planning Commission may vote to continue the petition. This continuance shall allow sufficient time for all necessary reviewing parties to evaluate the new or additional information and provide written comments and suggestions to be included in a written memorandum by planning staff to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall consult with planning staff to determine if a continuance may be warranted. POTENTIAL OF NEED FOR TRAFFIC ANALYSES ANDIOR TRAFFIC IMP ACT STUDY The Roanoke County Planning Commission reserves the right to continue a Rezoning, Subdivision Waiver, Public Street Waiver, or Special Use Permit petition if the County Transportation Engineering Manager or staff from the Virginia Department of Transportation requests further traffic analyses and/or a traffic impact study that would be beneficial in making a land use decision (Note: a list of potential land uses and situations that would necessitate further study is provided as part of this application package). This continuance shall allow sufficient time for all necessary reviewing parties to evaluate the required traffic analyses and/or traffic impact study and to provide written comments and/or suggestions to the planning staff and the Planning Commission. If a continuance is warranted, the applicant will be notified of the continuance and the newly scheduled public hearing date. Effective Date: April 19, 2005 FRALIN & WALDRON COMMERCIAL RENTAL B '1. /? 2&'07 / Date c -- r- .... \ \ CJ 1lJ ~ . .0' . .Q;;"' ,; c!i +'.I.gj, ,_:ILl /~." I: fd ....J , 'i 'oW . "... ".;/ j' . , , ~J / / I I / I I I . G~O t.p..~\~ sO.: 0:: o o o o ?; w (') Q 0:: Land Use _ Conservation _ Rural Preserve _ Rural Village \I1l1ag e Center Development Neighborl100d Conservation _ Transition . Core _ Prindpallndustrial I I 7 ~ ~ o Z --\ o :;is Roanoke County Department of Community Development Applicants Name: Fralin & Waldron Commercial Rental Existing Zoning: C1C Proposed Zoning: PTD Tax Map Number: 67.00-01-02; 02.01; 67.00-01-03.01 Magisterial District: Windsor Hills Area: 15.67 Acres 26 July, 2007 - Scale: 1" = 200' ~-I . I f j I I l / l o ! iQj ~ if' UJ' -' lJ.J I I I I I I .I , I J c GI'l-O E.f'-I'l-\'I'I sO.. 0:: o o o o 5: w <..'l o 0:: J Site L -<: Go.{ I'l-O 'f..V>- ~ _ ------r co ZONING _AG3 .EP .AGl AR .AV '\ Cl _C2 '\ _ C2CVOD I . 11 _12 .PCD --.l I _I PRO IvTcv,r.,.'y RO .pm R1 R2 L JR3 L.JR4 ~ ________ 'l(. '<: ~ ~ w - Applicants Name: Fralin & Waldron Commercial Rental Existing Zoning: C 1C Proposed Zoning: PTD Tax Map Number: 67.00-01-02; 02.01.. 67.00-01-03.01 Magisterial District: Windsor Hills Area: 15.67 Acres 26 July, 2007 Roanoke County Department of Community Development ~ ~ ~ o Z. --\ o ~ Scale: 1" = 200' County of Roanoke Community Development Planning & Zoning For StafflJsc Onl ' Yz- - O'1D\ \ <2 5204 Bernard Drive POBox 29800 Roanoke, V A 24018-0798 (540) 772-2068 FAX (540) 776-7155 ::~i~~Dfll~~~is;". : ' Check type of application filed (check all that appJ y) o Rezoning (XSpecial Use 0 Variance 0 Waiver 0 Administrative Appeal 0 Comp Plan (15.n232) Review Da Ie received. '1 Received by Co (~-~ Applicants name/address whip McNeil Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. P. O. Box 20268 Roanoke, VA 24018 Phone: Work: Cell #: Fax No,: 540- 77 4-00 I 5 Owner's name/address whip Kelmeth W. and Nancy A. McNeil 5615 Starkey Road Roanoke, VA 24018 Property Location 2914 J ae Valley Road Phone #: Work: Fax No_ #: 540-772-6308 540-989-6351 540-774-0015 Magisterial District: Vinton Community Planning area: Mt. Pleasant Tax Map No.: 079.01-04-22.00 Existing Zoning: A V Existing Land Use: RV storage & automotive service ""1>;:~~ip;Bl..{!~.l" Proposed Zoning: A V with Special Use Permit for operation of Contractors Yard Proposed Land Use: contractor storage yard for Applicant - ---'-,(APpiJicA NT; . ....... . . ........ ... ........ . }iWtRf) .... Does the parcel meet the minimum lot area, width, and frontage requirements of the requested district? Yes)(J No 0 IF NO, A VARIANCE IS REQUIRED FIRST. Does the parcel meet the minimum criteria for the requested Use Type? Yes J8:. No [l IF NO, A V ARJANCE IS REQUIRED FIRST If rezoning request, are conditions being proffered with this request? Yes 0 No 0 N/A lh','" 'S;dX~:" ":"';":'}"-:;'jij!~!ifJit~~lf!i/P VanancefWaiver of Section(s) of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance in order to: Appeal of Zoning Administrator's decision to Appeal of Interpretation of Section( s): of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Appeal of Interpretation of Zoning Map to Is the application complete? Please check if enclosed. APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IF ANY OF THESE ITEMS ARE MISSING OR INCOMPLETE. RfSrwlCP V/AA RfSIW/CP VIAA R1Srw/CP V/AA EId Consultation ~ 8 1/2" x II" concept plan &8 Application fee X Application Metes and bounds description Proffers, if applicable Justification Water and sewer applicatio!1 Adjoining property owners I hereby certify that] am either the owner oft~e.proQer!x or the owner's agent or coTJIract purchaser and am acting with the knowledge and consent of the owner. KENNETH W.1\1fNEIL ai}0 NANCY A. McNEIL CONTACT: Edward A. Natt By: E.Jb.).....,.!) Q 11 ~ Owner's Signature 3140 Chaparral Drive, Suite 200-C Its ~ Roanoke, VA 24018 ~ Phone: 540-725-8180 Fax: 540- 77 4-0961 2 Email: enat1faJ.oonlaw.com ~~iV~CA!XO~F!~ZONING'~~U::~= wAIVER !~f8~irr~ '152,m2)REVIEW McNEIL ASPHALT MAINTENANCE, Th'C. Applicant The Planning Commi ss ion will study rezoning, special use penni t waiver or community plan (15.2 - 2 23 2) review requests to determine the need and justification for the change in terms of public health, safely, and general welfare. Please answer the following questions as thoroughly as possible. Use additional space if necessary. Please explain how the request furthers the purposes of the Roanoke County Ordinance as \vell as the purpose found at the \:l~zinlling of the applicable zoning district classification in the 7:oning Ordinance. Tile exis1ing property was used as a garage/automobile/truck repair facility for a considerable period of time. The structures which were used in conjunction with that use would be used by McNeil Asphalt Maintenance, lnc. Additional safeguards would be implemented as set forth in proffers. Thc Planning Conunission and the Board of Supervisors, as permitted by Ordinance, have the right to impose additional conditions on the Special Use Pel1nit. 11le County Zoning Ordinance permits construction yards in A V Districts upon the granting of a Special Use Permit. The fact that such uses are perrnitied indicates that such a use is consistent with the A V District. The history of this property is somewhat significant.. The existing property was formerly used under a grandfather provision of the Ordinance. The McNeils acquired the property in good faith in an effort to move their facility to this location. The realtor for the purchasers, prior to the acquisition of the property, discussed the matter with representatives of the Planning and Zoning Department on three different occasions in order to ensure that the property could be used for this purpose. Please see the letter dated April 30, 2007, from Tessa M. Thurman, Realtor, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. The McNeils' purchase of the property and the existing use was based upon th e representa lions made by a member of the County Staff in good faith. The present use 1S very similar and, as a result, could be considered to have less impact on the community based upon the fact that, for the majority of the day, the property is simply used as an office for McNeil Asphalt Maintenance, u,..... Please explain how the project confonns to the general guidelines and policies contained in the Roanoke County Community Plan. The regulations of an A V District permit a construction yard by Special Use Permit. That fact, coupled with the fact that this property had been used as an automobile/truck repair facili ty for an extended number of years, cI early demonstrates that the continuation of a similar use would be appropriate. As set forth below and with the proffers, the Applicant intends to ensure that its use is less objectionable. The only impact on the neighborhood would be the trucks leaving in the morning and returning in the afternoon. There is no work with customers on the site. The site is merely used as an office and a place to store the vehicles. All materials and equipment will be stored inside as required under the Ordinance, leaving ollly vehicles and related vehicular equipment on the outside. Employees will come in the morning, fill their trucks and leave, and then return in the afternoon. The Applicant will perform some minor vehicular maintenance on its vehicles within the existing buildings. No such maintenance will be conducted outside the buildings. Please describe the impact(s) of the request on the property itself, the adjoining properties, and the surrounding area, as well as the impacts on public services and facilities, including water/sewer, roads, schools, parkslrecreation and fire and rescne. There should be very little, if any, impact on the neighborhood inasmuch as the property will be uscd almost entirely for storage of vehicles and office operations. In the morning, trucks will be loaded and they will leave the premises to return late in the afternoon. The only on-site work will be the office work and, when necessary, work on the vehicles within the garage by a part-time mechanic. 3 _flL -05-2GC7 1121: 51 ClSTEF'HClUf)T PR I 1_ LAI'1(~I~ HATT 1=.""121774121961 F'. 121:;./12 A concept plan of the proposed project must he submitted with the applicatioTI_ TIle concept plan ~haIl graphically depict the land use change, uevdopment or variance that is to be considered. Further, the plan shall address any potential land use or design issues arising from the request. In such cases involving rezonings, the applicant may proffer conditions to limit the future l1.~e and developlIICtlt ofthe propeliy and by so doing, COrrect any deficiencies that may nOI be manageable by County permitting regulations_ The concept plan should not be confused with the site p Ian or plot plan thaI is required ;:lrior to the issuance CJf a building pennit. Site plan and building permit procedures ensure compliance with State and County development regulations and may require changes to the initial concept plan. Unless limiting conditions arc proffered and accepted in a rezoning or imposed all a special use permit Of variance, the concept plan may he altered to the extent ptrrnitte:d by the wning district and oilier regulations, A CO!1cept plan is required with all rezoning, special use pemut, waiver. community plan (15_2-2232) review and variance applications. The plan should be: prepared by a professional site plann<':r. The level of detail may vary, depending on the nature of the request TIle County Planning D ivisi on staff Itl.'ly exempt same of the items or suggest the additi on of extra itetn.'l, but the: followlm': are considered rniuimum: AL~PPLlCANTS ~ a. Applicant name and name: (If development ,,/ b. Date, scale and north arrow /" c. / _ d. e. /1'. .'/" g ::( h' / i. / J. Lot size in acres or square feet and dimensions Location, names of owners and Roanoke County t.ax map numbers of a.djoining properties Physical features such as gtound Cover, natuml watercourses, floodplain, elC. The zoning and land llse of all adjacent properties All property lines and easements All buiJding~, existing and proposed, and dimensions, floor area and heights Location, widtb.s and n8.mes of all existing or platted streets or other public ways within or adjaceT1tto the development Dlmt':Il.sions and locations of all driveways, parking spacts and loading spaces Additional Informacion requiredfor REZONING and SPECiAL USE PERMIT APPLICANTS L k. L 1. m n. ,,/" o. ( p. q. Existing utilities (water, sewer, stonn drains) lInd connections at tlle ~ite Any drivcways, cntraDccsJo::xits, curb open:in.gs and crossovers Topography map in a suitable scale and contour intervals Approo;imate street grades and site distances at mlersecttou; Locatiom: of all adjacent fire hydrants Any proffered conditions at the site and hew they arc addressed if project is to be: phased, pkase show phase schedule 1 certify that all items required in the checklist above are complete. 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Owner Name Mdr""s Street Street Deeded Zoni ng Legal (j nked Pan;el S (GPIN) Number Map 10) Number Name Suffix Acreage dassificatioo Description (Part5) 0671.23.6287 6287 079.01-04-22.00' MCNEIL K W &. 2914 ]~E RO 1.87 AV KT PLEASANT 1 0000 NANCY A V ALLEY 0671. 23-6287 6287 D79.01-04.nDO- MCNEIL K W &. 2918 JAE RD 1-87 IN MT PL EASA NT 1 0000 NANCY A VALLEy http:// eservi ces.ra anokecountyva. gOY IG IS/fO anoke/pri nt. aspx 7/10/2007 Address of Subject Property: 2914 Jae Valley Road Tax Map No.: 079.0'1-04-22.00 Applicant's Name: McNeil Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. Owners: Kenneth and Nancy McNeil LEGAL DESCRIPTION All that certain parcel of land situate in the County of Roanoke, Virginia: PARCEL 1 : All that certain tract or parcel of land, together with all appurtenances thereunto belonging, and CONTAINING 1.107 ACRE, more or less, located on the easterly side of relocated Virginia Highway Route 116 as set out in deed dated September 7, 1961, to Thomas E. Wagner and Laura S. Wagner, of record in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, in Deed Book 677, page 262. PARCEL 2: All that certain tract Of parcel of land, together with all appurtenances thereunto belonging, and being known as TRACT A, CONTAINING 1.22 ACRES, as set out in deed dated May 17, 1965. to Thomas E. Wagner and Laura S. Wagner, of record in the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Deed Book 774, page 29. LESS AND EXCEPT 0.451 ACRE tract conveyed to Glenn L. Robertson and Ruth Robertson from Thomas E. Wagner and Laura S. Wagner by deed dated May 20, 1985, which deed is of record in the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Deed Book 1221, page -1345. \\OpnsvnUserslcballmg:rnlncrlZDNING\ROANOKE COUN TY\McNeil Asphalt Maintenanec\1EGAL doc Address of Subject Property: 2914 Jae Valley Road Vinton Magisterial District Roanoke County Tax Map No.: 079.01-04-22.00 Applicant's Name: McNeil Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. Owners: Kenneth W. and Nancy A. McNeil PROFFERS The undersigned owner does hereby proffer the following conditions in conjunction with the special use permit request: 1. The subject property will be used in accordance with the site plan entitled "McNeil Asphalt Maintenance, Inc." dated July 2,2007, attached hereto. 2. No additional lighting will be installed on the property. 3. property. All vehicles will be instructed to turn off their "back-up beepers" when on the 4. No toxic products will be on the property other than asphalt sealer, which is to be stored on the property and then loaded onto the trucks. 5. Planters will be placed in front of the existing office. 6. Vehicle storage will not be in front of the existing buildings. Applicant: McNEIL ASPHALT MAINTENANCE, INC. Owners: U :\ZO NI N G\ROAN OKE COUNTY\McNeil Asphalt Maintenan ce\PRO FFERS-SPU.doc Address of Subiect Property: Tax Map No.: Applicant's Name: Owners: ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNER LISTING 2914 Jae Valley Road 079.01-04-22.00 McNeil Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. Kenneth and Nancy McNeil ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS This list as follows are those property owners who own property beside, behind or across the street from the subject property noted above: Official Tax Number 079.01-03-24.00 2909 Jae Valley Road 079.01-03-25.00 o Jae Valley Road 079.01-04-19.00 2915 Mt. Pleasant Blvd. 079.01-04-20.00 2908 Jae Valley Road 079.01-04-21.00 o Jae Valley Road 079.02-04-23.00 2926 Jae Valley Road 079.01-04-24.00 2938 Jae Valley Road COUNTY OF ROANOKE Owner's Name and Mailinq Address Roanoke County Board of Supervisors P. O. Box 29800 Roanoke,VA 24018 John Hunter, Sr. & Betty N. Hannabass 2915 Mt. Pleasant Blvd., SE Roanoke, VA 24014 James C. Dudley 2908 Jae Valley Road Roanoke,VA 24014 Evert C. Dudley 2908 Jae Valley Road Roanoke,VA 24014 Glenn L. & Ruth Kingery Robertson 3013 Bandy Road, SE Roanoke,VA 24014 lbnsina & Samar D. Karkenny 1473 West Ruritan Road Roanoke,VA 24012 \ \OpnsvrlUsers\cbaumgardnerIZON I NG\ROANOKE COUNTY\McNeil Asphalt Mal ntena nce\APO .doc Page 1 of 2 Official Tax Number 079.01-04~25.00 2392 Rainelle Street 079.01-04-26.00 3035 Mt. Pleasant Blvd. COUNTY OF ROANOKE Owner's Name and Mailinq Address Billy L. Altice 2392 Rainelle Street Roanoke,VA 24014 Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church Trustees 3009 Mt. Pleasant Blvd. Roanoke,VA 24014 \\Opnsvr\Users \cbaumgardner\ZON ING\ROANQKE COU NTY\McNell Asphalt Maintenance\APO .doc Page 2 of 2 j'JL-i2!6-20B7 11.::1: ~,2 I]STERH[lUD' c'P I I_LRMAH "IRTT 152Q?7d[19S! 0.07/12 Community Development ~l.JN~.!: . r.6i' ,',;.~..;..ill:,~ ~W;jC~,,;.\] .U. 1,1,.,. ~_,,",.~' .~"'-~.... "" "',,~' ''fIIP:li~IL~ ..-, ..." \ I::! ~.... . ."''''!:.1> ~nd Planning & Zoning Division NOTfCE TO APPLICANTS FOR REZONING, SUBDIVISION WAIVER, PUBLIC STREET WAIVER, OR SPECIAL USE PERMIT PETITION PLANNlNG COM1v1ISSION ApPLICATION ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURE The Roanoke County Planning Commission reserves the right to continue a Rezoning, Subdivision Waiver, Public Street Waiver or Special Use Permit petition if new or additional information is presented at the public hearing. If it is the opinion of the majority of the Plalll1ing Conunissioners present at the scheduled public hearing that sufficient time was not available for planning staff and/or an outside referral agency to adequately evaluate and provide writtcn comments and suggestions on the new or additional information prior to the scheduled public hearing then the Planning Commission may vote to continue the petition. This continuance shall allow sufficient time for all necessary reviewing parties to evaluate the new or additional information and provide written comments and suggestions to be included in a written memora.ndum by planning staff to the Plamling Commission. The Planning COlllmission shall consult with planning staff to determine if a continuance may be warLanted. POTENTIAL OF NEED FOR TRAFFIC ANAL Y'SES AND/OR TRA.FFIC IMPACT STUDY The Roanoke County Planning Commission reserves the right to continue a Rezoning, Subdivision Waiver, Public Street Waiver, or Special Use Permit petition if the County Transportation Engineering Manager or staff from the Virginia Department of Transportation requests further traffic analyses and/or a traffic impact study that would be beneficial in making a land use decision (Note: a list vi potential land uses and situations that would necessiwle furth er study is provided as part oj thi." application package). This continuance shall allow sufficient time for all necessary reviewing parties to evaluate the required traffic analyses andloT traffic impact study and to provide written comments and/or suggestions to the planning staff and the PlarUling Commission. If a continuance is warranted, the applicant will be llotified of the continuance and the newly scheduled public hearing date. Effective Date: April 19, 2005 McNEIL ASPHALT MAIN"TENANCE, NC. NamE/! l)f petltlO~ (I By: J1Jf,j~Q Y(a1~ .,I/J?(iJ P..tltlon.r's Slgn:z:llturc U I' -,J.u.I. /0..-tf7 j' - iOat. II ~ ~ ZONING _AG3 .EP .AGl AR _cz _ C2CVOD r 111 .12 .PCO _PRO .PTD R1 R2 OR o - Applicants Name: McNeil Asphalt Maintenance, Inc Existing Zoning: A V Proposed Zoning: A VS Tax Map Number: 079.01-04-22.00-0000 Magisterial District: Vinton Area: 1.87 Acres Roanoke County Department of Community Development 26 July, 2007 Scale: 1" = 100' c ~ < ~ r" m -< :;0 o o 1 c Land Use r- _ Conservation _ Rural Preserve _ Rural Village 'vlllag e Center Development Neighbortlood Conservation _ Transition . Core _ Principal Industrial \ - Applicants Name: McNeil Asphalt Maintenance, Inc Existing Zoning: A V Proposed Zoning: A VS Tax Map Number: 079,01-04-22.00-0000 Magisterial District: Vinton Area: 1.87 Acres Roanoke County Department of Community Development 26 July, 2007 Scale: 1" = 100' ACTION NO. ITEM NO. ~-\ AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28, 2007 AGENDA ITEM: First reading of an ordinance approving the West Roanoke River Flood Mitigation project, Phase II, accepting flood mitigation grant of $300,398 from FEMA and appropriating the grant to this project, authorizing the County match of $1 00,132 to be paid through funds and in-kind labor from the Department of Community Development, and authorizing the acquisition of real estate to reduce the number of structures in the Roanoke River Flood Plain located in the Catawba Magisterial District. SUBMITTED BY: Arnold Covey Director of Community Development Elmer C. Hodge ~ (-I ~ County Administrator APPROVED BY: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: f0~~aff~g SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Emergency Management has notified us of the approval of our grant application to fund the acquisition of flood-prone homes along the Roanoke River in Roanoke County. These properties were selected from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) repetitive loss list. The property owners have been contacted and have signed a voluntary participation agreement. Listed below is a summary and costs for this project. Proiect Summary: As a result of the Roanoke Valley Regional Stormwater Management Plan, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) list of repetitive flood loss properties, the three homes selected for acquisition were based on severity of flooding and flooding depths. This area is identified in the Regional Stormwater Management Plan for acquisition based on severity of flooding. The three homes selected were based on a ranking within the floodway and the flooding depths. The grant is awarded by FEMA and is administered by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Emergency Management. A summary of the proposed costs for this project is outlined below. Please refer to the attached map for location of the properties. Summary of Costs: Federal Share County Share TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 300,398 $ 1 00, 1 32 $ 400,530 75% 25% 100% FISCAL IMPACT: Roanoke County's share of this project will be paid by Community Development funds that have been earmarked in the Drainage IFlood Control capitol account for flood mitigation projects. ALTERNATIVES: Alternative 1. Accept the grant and authorize staff to match with funds and in-kind labor from the Department of Community Development. Approve the attached ordinance authorizing the acquisition of the identified properties. Alternative 2. Decline acceptance of the grant. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Alternative 1. 2 " -~~\ .. - ~---I 1\1 I, I ~ l. ..- --r I I ----/1 II I I L.----"""'I l--l ---; h~ . ,I VIN:AGE L~' \ \ \t=:.-!. / ~ ~ ~ ,_ :-~"~:\\,. _i '1. k- O\.,-'-,J Z \ ~~' 0 o 1 - - ..,.-', \ ;0 r ,r--.----==-.-- >~\ I ' \ ----; o ,'" 0 " ' .---.~ Q_.-' '.----c::, '--" J\ \, I L----- ~-- 1l.j I \ 1 0" , \ .-- ------\ \...-~_.-~---\ \, " \, ' '~~'\, " . _\Si . ..- ~\\~ ~~ . =-=~~~~ ~-- - -- Thomas & Myra Mathis 4796 Poor Mountain Road 064.02-01-22.00-0000 Building Value: $58600 Land Value: $15000 Total Value: $73600 Acreage: 0.298 (GIS Calculated) , " \. 1. , \ '.,. , (\ \ j I" ~- \\.. I I, i, ',. \ \ ' II _~ " L____-' ~ -'~ " \ ' \ \ , :-:::-:::: " . -;..' .,,"~.~" " \ -. ! ,i ~\ '" .......----- \ \ ~- \. l \, \\ ,II \, /---- - i t~-- . ----,....----,. _.' J ~~ / . -;0.-. 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Roanoke County Department of Community Development Location Map for Parcels: FI d M't' t' A' G 064,04-02.03,00-0000 00 I Iga Ion sSlstance rant Project 064.04-02- 30, 00 -0000 064,04-02-31.00-0000 064,02.01.22,00.0000 21 August, 2007 Scale: 1" = 800' AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER, ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2007 ORDINANCE APPROVING THE WEST ROANOKE RIVER FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT, PHASE II, ACCEPTING A FLOOD MITIGATION GRANT OF $300,398 FROM FEMA AND APPROPRIATING THE GRANT TO THIS PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MATCH OF $100,132 TO BE PAID THROUGH FUNDS AND IN-KIND LABOR FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF STRUCTURES IN THE ROANOKE RIVER FLOOD PLAIN WHEREAS, Roanoke County has been awarded a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to purchase flood-prone homes along the Roanoke River in west Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the West Roanoke River Flood Mitigation Grant (the Grant) is to reduce the number of structures located in the flood plain and subject to repetitive flooding damages; and WHEREAS, staff has identified four properties for acquisition, based upon the severity of flooding and flooding depths; and WHEREAS, the real estate to be acquired is located within the Roanoke River flood plain and this area has been identified in the Federal Emergency Management Agency Repetitive Loss List of Properties for acquisition based on severity of flooding; and WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter directs that the acquisition of real estate be accomplished by ordinance; the first reading of this ordinance was held on August 28, 2007, and the second reading was held on September 11, 2007. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the West Roanoke River Flood Mitigation Project, Phase II, is here approved. 2. That a Flood Mitigation Grant of $300,398 from FEMA is hereby accepted and appropriated to implement this Project and the County's share, in the amount of $100,132, is hereby approved to be paid through funds available in the Flood Reduction and Drainage Control capital account and through in-kind labor from the Department of Community Development. 3. That the acquisition of real estate, referenced by tax map number, from the following property owners, their successors or assigns, is hereby authorized: Tax Map No. Property Address Owner 64.04-2-3 64.04-2-30 64.04-2-31 64.02-1-22 4455 West River Road 4697 West River Road 4697 West River Road 4796 Poor Mountain Road Robert and Michelle Whisnant Lois Spigle Lois Spigle Thomas and Myra Mathis 4. The consideration for each real estate acquisition shall not exceed a value to be determined by an independent fair market value appraisal; and 5. That the consideration for each real estate acquisition shall be paid from the West Roanoke River Flood Mitigation Project, Phase II, Grant funds and County's match, not to exceed and subject to the amount of funds available; and 6. That in order to accomplish the provisions of the Grant and ordinance, the Board previously adopted on December 18, 2001, by reference the "County of Roanoke Hazard Mitigation Grant Program - Acquisition Policy," which established the 2 procedures and requirements by which acquisition of all real estate shall be accomplished. The Board may amend this policy from time to time by resolution; and 7. That the County Administrator, or any Assistant 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's office. 3 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. 1-- I AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28 2007 AGENDA ITEM: Second reading of an ordinance approving a residential lease at the Roanoke County Center for Research and Technology, Catawba Magisterial District SUBMITTED BY: Anne Marie Green Director of General Services Elmer C. Hodge ~ /I-~ County Administrator APPROVED BY: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: Jt!/c-<'--rK-A-~ r-f~~~ SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors acquired four dwellings as part of the transaction for the property for the Center for Research and Technology (CRT). Three of the houses have been demolished; but the fourth house, a log cabin in very good condition, has been rented out until recently when the tenant purchased a house. The cabin is located on Glenvar Heights Boulevard, at the far southeast corner of the property, and the area behind it provides access to the CRT site in case of emergency. Staff believes the presence of a tenant in the log cabin increases the security at the back entrance to the CRT property. The cabin was advertised for rent to County employees through email. Staff interviewed all prospective tenants who completed applications, and made a decision to offer the cabin to one applicant based on a variety offactors, including rental and employment history, and ability to maintain the surrounding grounds. The name of the applicant has been added to the ordinance for the second reading. In order to maintain upkeep atthe cabin, the rental income in the past has been placed in a special fund. This has worked well, and the fund was recently used to prepare the house for new occupants. Because the well may have to be replaced in the near future and a connection made to County sewer, Staff recommends that this funding mechanism be continued. FISCAL IMPACT: The cabin will rent for $700.00 per month, or $8,400 per year. This money will replenish the maintenance account for the facility and provide for future needs. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board approve the second reading of the ordinance at the August 28, 2007, meeting of the Board of Supervisors. 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2007 ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RESIDENTIAL LEASE OF THE LOG CABIN LYING GENERALLY IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PROPERTY (TAX MAP NO. 54.00-1-2) IN THE CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT OWNED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County is the owner of a tract of land containing 457.60 acres, being located in the Catawba Magisterial District and designated on the Roanoke County Land Records as Tax Map No.54.00-1-2, which is being developed for economic development purposes as the Roanoke County Center for Research and Technology; and WHEREAS, by Ordinance 031098-7, the Board of Supervisors authorized the continued rental of the three residences on the property until such time as construction would begin and require termination; and WHEREAS, the leases for 5365 Glenmary Drive and 5393 Glenmary Drive were terminated by the County, effective November 1, 1999, to permit commencement of construction; and WHEREAS, the log cabin at 4958 Glenvar Heights Boulevard had been rented until recently; and WHEREAS, it would serve the public interest for the County to have the log cabin occupied and maintained until such time as all or portions thereof may be needed for economic development purposes; and WHEREAS, on December 2, 1997, the Board authorized the creation of a self balancing account entitled Glenn Mary Capital Account for acceptance of rent payments and expenditure of the funds on maintenance of the property; and WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter directs that the acquisition or conveyance of an interest in real estate, including leases, shall be accomplished by ordinance; the first reading of this ordinance was held on August 14, 2007; and the second reading was held on August 28,2007. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the County Administrator or his designee is hereby authorized to execute a lease agreement with Giles Phillip Cochran and Terrie L. Cochran for the log cabin residence having the address of 4958 Glenvar Heights Boulevard, from September 28, 2007, to September 27,2008, thereafter continuing on a month to month basis, for a monthly rental of $700.00 to be paid into the Glenn Mary Capital Account. 2. That the County Administrator or his designee is authorized to execute said lease agreement on behalf of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Roanoke and to execute such other documents and take such further actions as are necessary to accomplish this transaction, all of which shall be upon form and subject to the conditions approved by the County Attorney. 3. That this ordinance shall be effective on and from the date of its adoption. 2 , , ACTION NO. -JI-l ITEM NO. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28, 2007 AGENDA ITEM: Appointments to Committees, Commissions and Boards SUBMITTED BY: Wanda G. Riley, CPS Clerk to the Board Elmer C. Hodge t-/-J.. County Administrator APPROVED BY: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: 1. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Review Committee (Appointed by District) The following one-year terms will expire on August 31,2007: a) King Harvey, Catawba District b) James 1. Anderson, Cave Spring District c) Brian Garber, Windsor Hills District 2. Clean Valley Council The two-year term of Dennis "Chip" Harris expired on June 30, 2007. 3. Economic Development Authority Craig W. Sharp, who lives in the Vinton District, has submitted his resignation effective at such time as a replacement may be appointed or at the end of August 2007. Mr. Sharp is serving a four-year term which will expire September 26, 2010. The four-year terms of Gregory Apostolou, who lives in the Hollins District, and Carole Brackman who lives in the Catawba District, will expire September 26, 2007. 4. Grievance Panel The three-year term of R. Vincent Reynolds will expire on September 10, 2007. 5. Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) At the Board meeting on August 14, 2007, the County approved a resolution to join this organization. In order to complete the application process, a Board member needs to be appointed as liaison to this organization. 6. Regional Stormwater Management Committee The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission has requested that the County appoint a Board member to serve on its Regional Stormwater Management Committee. The Commission hopes to hold the initial meeting of the committee in early September. It was requested that the name of the County's representative be forwarded to Wayne Strickland at the Regional Commission by August 17, 2007. 7. Western Virginia Water Authority Board of Directors The three-year term of Elmer C. Hodge expired on June 30, 2007. 2 VI-5 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 28,2007 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM K- 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 August 28, 2007, designated as Item K - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 through 5 inclusive, as follows: 1. Request to appropriate $6,712 in State funds to Library Services for fiscal year 2007-08. 2. Request to appropriate grant funds in the amount of $3,661.94 from the Library of Virginia to Library Services for mandated technology protection measures for public computers. 3. Request to appropriate grant funds in the amount of $3,000 from the Division of Motor Vehicles to the Police Department for the "Click It or Ticket" campaign. 4. Request to appropriate grant funds in the amount of $47, 100 from the Division of Motor Vehicles to the Police Department to support traffic enforcement and training. 5. Request to accept and appropriate a Local Government Challenge Grant in the amount of $5,000 from the Virginia Commission for the Artt 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. ACTION NO. ITEM NO. K- \ AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28,2007 AGENDA ITEM: Request from the Library to appropriate state funds in the amount of $6,712 for fiscal year 2007-2008 SUBMITTED BY: Diana L. Rosapepe Director of Library Services Elmer C. Hodge U~ r/--P County Administrator ~ ~ APPROVED BY: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: /f.~.../ frff~ SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: The final state budget includes an appropriation of $199,712 in state aid to Roanoke County libraries for fiscal year 2007-2008. The Roanoke County budget was adopted at $193,000, based on preliminary estimates provided by the Library of Virginia which administers the state aid program. This request is to appropriate the additional state aid in the amount of $6,712 to the Library's budget for fiscal year 2007-2008. The funds will be used to increase expenditures for book purchases. FISCAL IMPACT: This action will increase revenues from the state by $6,712, and add an additional $6,712 to the Library budget for fiscal year 2007-2008. ALTERNATIVES: None STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance and appropriation of the $6,712 to the fiscal year 2007- 2008 Library budget to reflect final state budget allocations. ACTION NO. ITEM NO. k-~. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28, 2007 AGENDA ITEM: Request from the Library to accept and appropriate a grant from the Library of Virginia in the amount of $3,661.94 for mandated technology protection measures for public computers SUBMITTED BY: Diana L. Rosapepe Director of Library Services Elmer C. Hodge d~. if+ County Administrator APPROVED BY: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: ~~ ~ft~-/ SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: In the last legislative session, the General Assembly voted to amend and reenact S 42.1- 36.1 of the Code of Virginia to require that libraries which accept state funding deploy technology protection measures (filters). Specifically, all libraries must enact a policy that mandates "the selection, installation and activation of, on those computers that are accessible to the public and have Internet access, a technology protection measure to filter or block Internet access through such computers to child pornography as defined in S 18.2- 374.1 :1, obscenity as defined in S 18.2-372, and, with respect to minors, materials deemed harmful to juveniles as defined in S 18.2-390." The General Assembly provided $190,000 to assist 90 library systems in paying for the cost of acquiring filtering software or equipment. According to the distribution formula established by the Library of Virginia, Roanoke County Public Library is eligible to receive $3,661.94, which must be spent on equipment, software, telecommunications or processes directly related to compliance. Since RCPL has had filtering software installed on its public PC's for over 10 years, it is already in compliance with the new code provisions. Therefore, this grant will be used to offset costs of upgrading software on individual computers to a more uniform server-based filtering system. FISCAL IMPACT: No additional funding is required. ALTERNATIVES: None STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance and appropriation of the grant in the amount of $3,661.94 to the Library budget. 2 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. J-3 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28, 2007 AGENDA ITEM: Request from the Police Department to accept and appropriate a grant from the Division of Motor Vehicles in the amount of $3,000 for "Click it or Ticket" campaigns SUBMITTED BY: James R. Lavinder Chief of Police Elmer C. Hodge f' f+- County Administrator APPROVED BY: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: ~~~1 Q/{lf~~/ SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: Additional funds became available from the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) that will be used to support the Roanoke County Police Department's efforts in targeting and enforcement of occupant protection in support of DMV's "Click It or Ticket" campaigns. The grant is for fiscal year 2007 (October 1, 2006 through September 30,2007.) There is no cost to Roanoke County. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ALTERNATIVES: None. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of this Division of Motor Vehicles grant in the amount of $3,000.00 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. k-4 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28, 2007 AGENDA ITEM: Request from the Police Department to accept and appropriate three grants from the Division of Motor Vehicles in the amount of $47,100 for traffic enforcement and training SUBMITTED BY: James R. Lavinder Chief of Police Elmer C. Hodge t' f+ County Administrator APPROVED BY: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: The following three grants from the Division of Motor Vehicles have been awarded to the Roanoke County Police Department to be used to support traffic enforcement and training: (1) Grant in the amount of $20,000 to be used to reduce alcohol related fatalities and serious injuries in traffic crashes. No matching funds required. (2) Grant in the amount of $15,000 to be used to reduce traffic crashes involving young drivers and improve teen driver safety. No matching funds required. (3) Grant in the amount of $12,100 to be used to provide training for the regional crash team. No matching funds required. These grants are for fiscal year 2008 (October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008). FISCAL IMPACT: None. ALTERNATIVES: None. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the acceptance and appropriation of three grants from the Division of Motor Vehicles in the amount of $47,100. 2 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. ~-5 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28, 2007 AGENDA ITEM: Request to accept and appropriate a Local Government Challenge Grant in the amount of $5,000 from the Virginia Commission for the Arts. SUBMITTED BY: W. Brent Robertson Director of Management and Budget Elmer C. Hodge t 0 County Administrator APPROVED BY: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: X-~ cvtrf~~f SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: Roanoke County applied for a Local Government Challenge Grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts. The Commission will match up to $5,000, (if full funding is approved) any donation the County makes to qualified art organizations in the valley. In the FY2007-08 budget, the Board of Supervisors approved an appropriation of $2,900 for the Arts Council of the Blue Ridge; $1,700 for the Harrison Museum of African American Culture; $6,700 for Mill Mountain Theatre; and $6,500 for the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra. Staff, therefore, applied for the maximum grant allocation of $5,000. Roanoke County was awarded $5,000 for FY2007-08. FISCAL IMPACT: Staff recommends dividing the $5,000 grant evenly between the Arts Council of the Blue Ridge, the Harrison Museum of African American Culture, Mill Mountain Theatre, and the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra. Combined with the County's appropriation, the following amounts would be available to the organizations referred to above: Orqanization Arts Council of the Blue Ridge Harrison Museum Mill Mountain Theatre Roanoke Symphony County Appropriation $ 2,900 1,700 6,700 6,500 $ 17,800 VCA Grant $1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 $ 5.000 Total $ 4,150 2,950 7,950 7,750 $22,800 ALTERNATIVES: There are no alternatives to this agenda item. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of the Local Government Challenge Grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts in the amount of $5,000 to be distributed as indicated above. 0-\ GENERAL FUND UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Amount % of General Amou nt Unaudited Balance at June 30,2007 $14,488,420 8.23% July 1, 2007 Payment on Loan from Explore Park 20,000 Balance at August 28, 2007 14,508,420 8.24% Note: On December 21, 2004, the Board of Supervisors adopted a policy to maintain the General Fund Unappropriated Balance for 2007-08 at a range of 8.5%-9.5% of General Fund Revenues 2007-2008 General Fund Revenues $176,033,678 8.5% of General Fund Revenues $14,962,863 9.5% of General Fund Revenues $16,723,199 The Unappropriated Fund Balance of the County is currently maintained at a range of 8.5%-9.5% of General Fund revenus and will be increased over time to the following ranges: 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 9.0%-10.0% 9.5%-10.5% 10.0%-11.0% Submitted By Rebecca E. Owens Director of Finance Approved By Elmer C. Hodge [(+ County Administrator u-~ COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA CAPITAL RESERVES Minor County Capital Reserve (Projects not in the CIP, architectural/engineering services, and other one-time expenditures.) Unaudited Balance at June 30, 2007 Amount $6,234,044.55 Balance at August 28, 2007 $6,234,044.55 $5,000,000 of this reserve is being used to upgrade Public Safety Radio System Maior County Capital Reserve (Projects in the CIP, debt payments to expedite projects identified in CIP, and land purchase opportunities.) Unaudited Balance at June 30, 2007 $1,049,620.00 July 24, 2007 Acquisition of property for Fleet Maintenance Facility (890,000.00) $159,620.00 Balance at August 28, 2007 Submitted By Rebecca E. Owens Director of Finance Approved By Elmer C. Hodge t If' County Administrator 0-3 RESERVE FOR BOARD CONTINGENCY COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA From 2007-2008 Original Budget Amou nt $ 100,000.00 June 12, 2007 Appropriation for Legislative Liaison ($24,000.00) June 26, 2007 Appropriation for the veteran's monument at the Vinton War Memc ($30,000.00) Balance at August 28,2007 $ 46,000.00 Submitted By Rebecca E. Owens Director of Finance Approved By Elmer C. Hodge ('f-r County Administrator ACTION NO. ITEM NO. O~-L\ AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28,2007 AGENDA ITEM: Accounts Paid - July 2007 SUBMITTED BY: Rebecca E. Owens Director of Finance Elmer C. Hodge t rt- County Administrator APPROVED BY: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: Direct Deposit Checks Total Payments to Vendors $ $ $ 4,354,090.03 Payroll 07/13/07 1,025,020.27 149,799.41 1,174,819.68 Payroll 07/27/07 946,423.02 130,965.52 1,077,388.54 Manual Checks 2,077.84 2,077.84 Voids Grand Total $ 6,608,376.09 A detailed listing of the payments is on file with the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors. In I o r-- o o ~ ~, <1J ~ Q .~ = . Oil .. ;; ~ ..::l: o = 0: o c.::: ... o >.. '6 ::I o U ::> ~ N ~ >..l:) r..-; Z N ~ ~ <J> = .~ Oi .;: Q.. o .. Q.. Q.. < -0 = 0: <J> .. ... = 0: .. ,.Q e ::I ... = ~ ,;; .. .. .-E -0 = .. Q.. l< ~ ... o ..!! ::I -0 .. -= ... rIJ ~ ....Cl '- etS ""Q eo... QC:::::IctJ e~~~-g 5 ~ ~ : en ;.. ~ ... " .Q Ei ;:: " l: ... '" ~ -; l: al :::> " ... l: :l E ~ E E Q i B ~ ... l: ... '" <.:l '" .:l oll > r- ~ - ,., t::: <:> ... ... ~ ~ ;.s ..Cl l: e ~ ~ '; <.:l o "CI .. 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Utility/Permit Allowance for WVWA new Fire Hydrang Fee no cost 07/20/06 Change Order (016) - Additional security features and office space addition to Police Evidence Storage area 31,723 (31,723) 07/20/06 Change Order (017) - Addition of EIFS material to roof screens for improved appearance and additional electrical boxes in Police Polygraph area 49,085 (49,085) 07/27/06 Progress Payment #19 (1,592,012) 09/13/06 Change Order (018) -Increase in size and structural support for Police records section, addition of plumbing in Police Northrop-Grumman Date Description Contract Amount Contingency forensics section, deletion of transformer structure and additional WAN links for communications redundancy 8,090 (8,090) 09/28/06 Progress Payment #20 (1,110,618) 10/26/06 Progress Payment #21 (1,451,867) 11/30/06 Progress Payment #22 (1,579,614) 12/14/06 Progress Payment #23 (556,132) 01/08/07 Change Order (019) - Minor changes to wiring, outlets, fencing, landscaping, signage, etc. no cost 01/08/07 Change Order (020) - Changes to access control system to allow better remote operations from inside the building and at the vehicle gates 12,926 (12,926) 01/25/07 Progress Payment #24 (1,117,716) 03/15/07 Progress Payment #25 (984,582) 05/14/07 Change Order (021) - Shared Utilities, CAD Refund, Utility Allowance Adjustment, and Elevator Re-Configuring 4,275 (4,275) OS/24/07 Progress Payment #26 (148,248) Balance at August 28, 2007 $ 729,144 $ 228,418 * The funds to be used for change order #002 were taken from departmental E911 funds. 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Hodge c;.t~.f{~ County Administrator APPROVED BY: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: The 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan was developed and adopted by the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, City of Salem and the Town of Vinton. That plan launched development of a regional greenway network and establishment of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission. Attached is a table showing the status of Greenway construction in all localities. In 2005 the Greenway Commission decided it was time to update the 1995 Plan and sought assistance from the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission to do so. There were numerous reasons to update the document, but the driving force was a desire to look at how the process of getting greenways built might be improved. The Greenway Commission and Regional Commission decided that the update should include two components: 1) an update and prioritization of routes included in the 1995 Plan, and 2) an organizational assessment examining roles and responsibilities of various partners. A Steering Committee of local staff and partners was formed to address the first task, to update and prioritize the routes. This document, the 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan, is the result of the Steering Committee's work and is the subject of this work session today. A consultant was hired to address the second task of assessing the organization and recommending improvements to the way in which the Greenway Commission operated and the partners interacted. Based on public input received and staff analysis conducted the focus for the next five years will be to finish the Roanoke River Greenway. Secondary priorities will be those north-south routes that are already underway and will provide connections from the Roanoke River Greenway to other public lands. The goal is to finish these in five to ten years. Other routes are listed but will be pursued only as opportunity arises. Chapter 5 of the attached 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Greenway Conceptual Plan describes the greenway priorities. Chapter 5, page 6 contains the schedule for completion of the Roanoke River Greenway by the end of 2011 and the projected costs and funds needed to complete this greenway. The fourteen mile section of Roanoke River Greenway that is in Roanoke County will require approximately $11 ,597,420 to complete. Funding will continue to be requested through the Capital Improvement Plan process and coordinated through the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department. This year, through the CIP process, we will be requesting design/engineering money for the eastern section of the Roanoke River Greenway - Wastewater Treatment Plant to Explore Park. Implementation of this plan will require continued cooperation among the many partners and will offer many opportunities for community involvement. The vision of finishing the Roanoke River Greenway has been a resounding theme echoed from the citizens and corporations of the valley. Novozymes, a Roanoke County headquartered business, has led the way in corporate leadership in this regard by pledging $50,000 per year for the next five years to complete the Roanoke River Greenway. The first payment was leveraged to construct a bridge along the proposed Roanoke River Greenway in Green Hill Park. Some of you attended, along with Mr. Hodge, the dedication of this bridge in May of this year. The dream is laid out in this plan and challenges all the partners to focus efforts, not on planning, but on implementation. The Greenway Commission is committed to making this plan a reality and looks forward to continuing to work with Roanoke County in this endeavor. 2 Roanoke Valley Greenways Built 1997-2007 Locality Greenway Class Year Miles Locality Opened Total Roanoke County Garst Mill Park, A 1997 0.5 Mudlick Creek Greenway (Paved) Roanoke County Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail B 1999 0.6 (Cinder) Roanoke County Roanoke River Greenway A 2007 0.01 (bridge within Green Hill Park) (Paved) Roanoke Cou nty Wolf Creek Greenway B 2001, 2005, 1.9 (Cinder) 2006 3.01 City of Roanoke Lick Run Greenway A 1999, 2002, 3.0 (Paved) 2006, 2007 City of Roanoke Mill Mountain Greenway A 2003 3.1 (Paved) City of Roa noke Mill Mountain Star Trail C 1999 1.7 (Natural) City of Roanoke Murray Run Greenway B-C 2001-2005 2.8 (Cinder, natural) City of Roanoke Roanoke River Greenway A 1999-2007 4 (Paved) City of Roanoke Tinker Creek Greenway A 2002 1.25 (Paved) 15.85 City of Salem Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail B 1999 1.1 (Cinder) City of Salem Roanoke River Greenway- A 2002 0.5 David Smith Trail (Paved) 1.60 Town of Vinton Wolf Creek Greenway 1999 Total 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan 2007 UPDATE TO TH E ROANOKE VALLEY CONCEPTUAL GREENWAY PLAN ... - ROANOKE VALLEY ~ ViiiiiiP GREENWAYS Produced by Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and Roanoke Valley- Alleghany Regional Commission In cooperation with City of Roanoke, City of Salem, Roanoke County, and the Town of Vinton TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements Executive Summary 1 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Impetus for Updating the Plan 1.2 Terminology: What is a Greenway? 1.3 Benefits of Greenways 2.0 Status of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Program 2 2.1 Establishment of the Greenway Program 2.2 Greenway Partners 2.3 Summary of 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan 2.4 Progress on the 1995 Plan 3.0 Purpose and Process for the Update 3 3.1 Need for Update to the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan 3.2 Description of the Study Area 3.3 Funding of the Update 3.4 Establishment of a Steering Committee 3.5 Procurement of Professional Greenway Planning Services 3.6 Community Involvement 4.0 Community Involvement and Input 4 4.1 Public Input Meetings 4.2 Input from Elected Officials and Staff 4.3 Corporate Input 4.4 Input from Other Sources 4.5 Discussion of Issues 4.6 Goals 5.0 Greenway Network 5 5.1 Prioritization of Greenways 5.2 Priority #1 Roanoke River Greenway 5.3 Priority #2 Greenways 5.4 Priority #3 Greenways 5.5 Priority #4 Greenways 5.6 On-road Connections TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) 6 6.0 Implementation Strategies Greenway Construction Funding Land Acquisition Community Outreach and Education Organizational Structure Greenway Management Goals and Objectives from 1995 Plan A Appendices A. Bibliography B. Intergovernmental Agreement C. Public Input D. Case Studies E. On-road Routes from the Bikeway Plan Acknowledgements This plan was prepared by the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission, in cooperation with the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, City of Salem, and Town of Vinton, Virginia. Consultant services were provided by LandDesign, Inc. Funding was provided by the Virginia Department of Transportation, Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission, and Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission. Inquiries should be directed to: Shane Sawyer, Regional Planner Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission P.O. Box 2569 Roanoke, VA 24010 540-343-4417 Liz Belcher, Greenway Coordinator Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission 1206 Kessler Mill Road Salem, VA 24153 540-387 -6060 Project Consultant: LandDesign, Inc. 223 North Graham Street PO Box 36959 Charlotte, NC 28236 704-333-0325 Steering Committee: Liz Belcher Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator Janet Scheid Roanoke County, Community Development Department Cristina Finch City of Roanoke, Planning Division Ian Shaw City of Roanoke, Planning Division Bill Gordge Pathfinders for Greenways Benjamin Tripp City of Salem, Planning Department Michael Gray Virginia Department of Transportation Donnie Underwood City of Roanoke, Parks and Recreation Department Anita McMillan Town of Vinton, Planning and Zoning Department Linda Oberlender Pathfinders for Greenways Lon Williams Roanoke County, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Shane Sawyer Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission Donald Witt Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2005 the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and Roanoke Valley- Alleghany Regional Commission, in partnership with the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, the City of Salem, and the Town of Vinton, decided to update the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan, Roanoke Valley, Virginia. They obtained a grant from the Virginia Department of Transportation to help fund the project, set up a Steering Committee with representatives from the four localities, and in 2006 began the process of updating the plan. The update had two components: . An update to the routes included in the 1995 Plan and prioritization of those routes. The Steering Committee directed this effort and the results are included in this document, 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. . An organizational assessment of the roles and responsibilities of the various partners. This was completed by a consultant, LandDesign, Inc., and is encapsulated in a separate volume for internal use. This document has several parts: . A summary of the progress on greenways since 1995, . Discussion of the issues raised by the public and others during the update process, . Prioritization of the greenway routes and information on each, and . I mplementation strategies. Based on the public input and update process, the focus for the next five years will be to finish the Roanoke River Greenway. Secondary priorities will be those north-south routes that are already underway and will provide connections from Roanoke River Greenway to other public lands. The goal is to finish these in five to ten years. Other routes are listed but will be pursued only as opportunity arises. Implementation of this plan will require continued cooperation among the many partners and will offer opportunity for all of the community to be involved. The vision of finishing the Roanoke River Greenway has been a resounding theme echoed from the citizens and corporations of the valley. The dream is laid out herein and challenges all the partners to focus efforts, not on planning, but on implementation. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 1.0 Introduction 1-1 1.1 Impetus for Updating the Plan 1-1 1.2 Terminology: What is Greenway? 1-1 1.3 Benefits of Greenways 1-2 [!] 1.0 1.1 INTRODUCTION Impetus for Updating the Plan The 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan, Roanoke Valley, Virginia (1995 Plan) was developed and adopted by the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, City of Salem, and Town of Vinton. That plan launched development of a regional greenway network and establishment of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission (Greenway Commission). In 2005 the Greenway Commission decided it was time to update the 1995 Plan and sought assistance from the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (Regional Commission) to do so. There were numerous reasons to update the document, but the driving force was a desire to look at how the process of getting greenways built might be improved. The Greenway Commission and Regional Commission decided that the update should include two components: 1) an update and prioritization of routes included in the 1995 Plan, and 2) an organizational assessment examining roles and responsibilities of various partners. A Steering Committee of local staff and partners was formed to address the first task, to update and prioritize the routes. This document, the 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan (the Update), is the result of the Steering Committee's work. It describes the accomplishments since 1995, the process of developing the update, public input and issues, routes, and recommendations for implementation. greenway (grell'-wn) II. l, A linear open space established along either a natural corridor, such as a riverfrom, stream valley, or ridgcline, or overland along a railroad right-of-way converted w recreational use, a canal, a scenic road, or other route. 2. Any natural or landscaped course for pedestrian or bicycle passage. 3. An open-space connecwr linking parks, nature reserves, cultural features, or hiswric sites with each other and with populated areas. +. Locally, certain strip or linear parks designated as a parkway or greenbelt. [American neologism: green + way; origin obscure. ] A consultant, LandDesign, Inc., was hired to address the second task of assessing the organization and recommending improvements to the way in which the Greenway Commission operated and the partners interacted. That assessment was considered in development of the Update and in the implementation strategies presented in Section 6. G"CCllways fOl- Amcl'ica Charles E. Little 1.2 Terminology: What is a Greenway? In his 1990 book Greenways for America Charles Little recounts the origins of the greenway idea and traces a century of development of the greenway movement. He recognizes that any group of greenway advocates will undoubtedly have multiple definitions of a greenway or even different words for the concepts. Common themes in the greenway movement are green Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 l: o '';:; u :s "C o ... .. l: ~ ... 1-1 l: o '';:; u :s "C o ... .. l: ~ ... 1-2 space, connections, conservation, non-motorized transportation, linear trails, ecology, and sustainable development. While the terminology of this movement varies from one state or country to another, the Roanoke Valley's development of the 1995 Plan included a strong focus on the "trail" within the greenway corridor. Since development of the 1995 Plan, the Regional Commission and four local governments have each developed other plans, many of which incorporate the ideas of open space, green space, blueways, and green infrastructure. Many of these recent plans recognize the importance of green space for environmental protection, wildlife habitat, and stormwater management. Each locality has refined its preferences and the degree to which its greenways focus on pedestrianlbicycle facilities and green infrastructure elements. The Greenway Commission encourages and supports each locality's efforts to develop greenways, trails, and green infrastructure. Because citizens typically equate greenways with trails, the focus in this regional Update to the 1995 Plan is on those corridors that will include a public trail. Thus, the definition that is used encompasses the transportation, recreation, and green infrastructure elements and mirrors the terminology of citizens: Greenways are linear parks, corridors of natural or open space: . fol/owing land or water features such as streams, rivers, canals, utility corridors, ridgelines, or rail lines and . managed for conservation, recreation, and/or alternative transportation and . including trails for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other trail users. 1.3 Benefits of Greenways The benefits of greenways are well documented in a variety of publications on greenways and trails listed in the Bibliography (Appendix A) and in the 1995 Plan. The 1995 Plan included objectives and strategies for meeting goals associated with these benefits, and the progress on those is included in Section 2.4.7 of this Update. The benefits of greenways include: Transportation Greenway trails provide corridors for moving from one location to another without an automobile. Economic Opportunities Greenways strengthen the local economy by increasing property values, enticing businesses concerned with quality of life for employees, stimulating community revitalization, and creating jobs related to recreation and tourism. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 Health and Recreation Cultural and Educational Amenities Preservation of Natural Resources Greenways provide free facilities for exercising, and most of the valley's greenway trails are handicapped accessible. Obesity is one of the biggest health issues in the region. Greenways encourage "active living by design" which can help improve citizens' health, as well as providing a location close to home to enjoy the outdoors. Good health among citizens translates into an economic benefit for businesses. Greenways provide a facility for events, such as walks and parades, and an avenue for groups to join forces for service projects. Many Roanoke Valley greenways follow historic corridors and provide an opportunity for protecting and interpreting historic resources. While several of the existing greenways connect to area schools, there is significant opportunity to increase environmental education along greenways. Greenways are linear parks, designed to provide and connect the green infrastructure of the valley. Greenways preserve existing natural resources and enhance the environment through expansion of tree canopy, protection of riparian buffers that reduce stormwater runoff, and provision of continuous habitat for plants, birds, and animals. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 l: o '';:; u :s "C o ... .. l: ~ ... 1-3 The Potential of Greenways l: o '';:; u :s "C o ... .. l: ~ ... 1-4 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 o 2.0 2.1 Status of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Program Establishment of the Greenway Program Greenway Partners Summary of 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan Progress on the 1995 Plan 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-4 2-5 STATUS OF THE ROANOKE VALLEY GREENWAY PROGRAM Establishment of the Greenway Program The Roanoke Valley greenway program arose as a citizen initiative to improve quality of life in the region. In 1993 members of Valley Beautiful Foundation heard about the need to replace the sewer interceptor lines along the Roanoke River and suggested that a greenway be built at the same time. They organized local informational and motivational meetings featuring speakers with greenway experience in other cities. At their urging, the local governing bodies for the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, City of Salem and Town of Vinton appointed members to an Open SpacelGreenways Steering Committee in 1994. This committee worked under the sponsorship of the Fifth Planning District Commission (now the Regional Commission) to visit greenway programs in other communities and persuaded the local governments to fund development of a greenway plan. Greenways, Inc. was hired to assist with public input meetings and development of the Conceptual Greenway Plan, Roanoke Valley, Virginia, which was completed in December 1995. After the 1995 Plan was written, the committee began exploring ways to begin implementation. In 1996 the four local governments provided funds for a full time staff position devoted to greenways. Liz Belcher started work as the Greenway Coordinator in the office of the Regional Commission in August of that year. The committee then began planning to establish a structure for implementing the 1995 Plan. The consensus was that the greenway organization should not be autonomous, as with an authority, but rather a regional partnership among the local governments and citizens. In 1997 the four local governments agreed to form a commission to direct the greenway program, established pursuant to Section 15.1-21 of the Code of Virginia. On Earth Day in April 1997 greenway supporters celebrated with a walk up Mill Mountain and the signing of an Intergovernmental Agreement Establishing the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission (Appendix B.) Prior to its dissolution when the Greenway Commission was established, the committee also helped volunteers organize a non-profit, Pathfinders for Greenways. ",' \~ .t=Lj David Bowers, Liz Belcher, Bob Johnson, Spike Harrison, Jim Trout, Sonny Tarpley, Lucy Ellett, and Buford Barton celebrate the signing of the Intergovernmental Agreement on Aoril19. 1997. 2.2 Greenway Partners 2.2.1 Local Governments The greenway program has been implemented as a regional partnership. The four local governments of the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, City of Salem and Town of Vinton established the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission. In spring of 1997 each of the four Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 E III ... en o ... c. >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) >. ~ III :::- CIl .ll:: o l: III o Cl: CIl J: .. .... o III :s .. III .. en ~ N 2-1 E III ... en o ... c. >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) >. ~ III :::- CIl .ll:: o l: III o Cl: CIl J: .. .... o III :s .. III .. en ~ N 2-2 localities adopted the 1995 Plan as a component of its comprehensive/community plan, with Roanoke County and the City of Roanoke also adopting additional policies. The four jurisdictions help fund the office of Greenway Coordinator on a per capita basis, match capital grants within their respective jurisdictions, oversee planning and construction projects, and provide extensive staff time and in-kind services for greenway construction and management. The greenways are owned and operated by the localities, and the respective parks and recreation departments have responsibility for management and maintenance. 2.2.2 Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission As mentioned in Section 2.1, the Greenway Commission was formed by an Intergovernmental Agreement among the four local governments (Appendix B). It is comprised of three members appointed by each of these governments, one member appointed by the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and non-voting ex-officio members representing the planning and parks departments, Western Virginia Land Trust, Pathfinders for Greenways, and other interested organizations. The purpose of the Greenway Commission is to "promote and facilitate coordinated direction and guidance in the planning, development, and maintenance of a system of greenways throughout the Roanoke Valley." In accordance with the Intergovernmental Agreement, the Greenway Commission's responsibilities are to encourage incorporation of greenways into each jurisdiction's planning efforts, explore greenway opportunities, make recommendations on legislation, investigate funding and grants, recommend standards, pursue partnerships, and coordinate the efforts of the federal, state, and local governments involved. When the Intergovernmental Agreement was adopted, the greenway movement in the valley was a new frontier. Over time each locality has developed internal processes and staff expertise to deal with many greenway issues, and thus over time the Greenway Commission's role has evolved. That role varies by jurisdiction, depending on the locality's needs and staffing. The Greenway Commission strives to be responsive in complementing the localities' programs and in finding resources to help meet localities' needs. 2.2.3 Pathfinders for Greenways The Greenway Commission is assisted by a volunteer, nonprofit group formed in March 1997. Pathfinders for Greenways is a 501 (c)(3) grass-roots citizen organization with volunteer members united by the vision of establishing a first-class regional greenway system within the Roanoke Valley. The Pathfinders' purposes are to promote and encourage development of a greenway network, educate citizens and officials on greenway benefits and value, raise and receive gifts, donations and grants, organize volunteers to assist with greenway development and maintenance, and sponsor greenway promotional efforts. The Pathfinders have been particularly effective in building and maintaining natural surface trails. They donate 3-5,000 hours of volunteer service each year and have purchased over $40,000 worth of trail building equipment. 2.2.4 Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission The Regional Commission is a state-established regional planning organization. It provides assistance to local governments for land use planning, transportation planning, mapping, Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 project management services, and grant applications. The Regional Commission sponsored and facilitated development of the 1995 Plan and has developed the regional bicycle plans. It has continued to provide greenway services, particularly GPS data and GIS mapping, web assistance, bicycle route assessment and planning, and open space planning. The Greenway Coordinator serves on the Transportation Technical Committee of the Metropolitan Planning Organization of the Regional Commission. The Regional Commission obtained the grant for the update to the greenway plan and has provided significant staff time and support to the Greenway Commission. E III ... en o ... c. >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) >. ~ III :::- CIl .ll:: o l: III o Cl: CIl J: .. .... o III :s .. III .. en ~ N 2.2.5 Other Partners The Intergovernmental Agreement included an ex-officio position on the Greenway Commission for the Western Virginia Land Trust. The Land Trust was established in the fall of 1996 and is the partner which can assist with acquisition of rights-of-way and transfer of property. Ex-officio members have been added to the Greenway Commission over the years to represent diverse groups interested in greenways such as running and bicycle clubs, equine enthusiasts, the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club, Western Virginia Water Authority, and other interested groups. Other groups which have been very involved in the program include Valley Beautiful Foundation, Roanoke Valley Urban Forestry Council, and Greater Raleigh Court Civic League. Other neighborhood groups have been involved with specific projects, and citizens, corporations, and civic organizations are encouraged to be actively involved in greenway planning and construction. The Greenway program has received valuable assistance from Virginia Road and Transportation Builders Association, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, corporations, and volunteers from Rotary, Kiwanis, Valley Area Shared Trails, Roanoke College, Virginia Tech, North Cross School, the Governor's School for Science and Technology, and Faith Christian School. The Greenway Commission has established important formal and informal connections to state and federal agencies. In 2002 the Blue Ridge Parkway approved a General Agreement with the Greenway Commission that allows working cooperatively to develop and maintain trails on and connecting to Parkway facilities. Greenway Commission members and staff have been very active with state agencies such as the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Department of Forestry, Department of Transportation, and Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. In 1999 the first statewide greenway and trail conference was held in Roanoke. The Greenway Commission and staff have assisted with all subsequent statewide greenway conferences and workshops and have provided advice to a number of nearby jurisdictions interested in planning and constructing greenway systems. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 2-3 E III ... en o ... c. >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) >. ~ III :::- CIl .ll:: o l: III o Cl: CIl J: .. .... o III :s .. III .. en ~ N 2-4 2.3 Summary of 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan The 1995 Plan was developed as a regional project by the four local governments, Regional Commission, and citizens, with guidance from a nationally renowned consultant, Greenways, Inc. Development of the plan included speakers, meetings with elected officials and community leaders, and three public input workshops. The 1995 Plan included 51 conceptual greenway routes. It described the benefits of greenways, design criteria, funding strategies, potential corridors, design guidelines, and management and maintenance issues. It is available on-line at http://www.rvarc.orq. The 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan, Roanoke Valley, Virainia included 51 potential corridors. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 2.4 Progress on the 1995 Plan E III ... en o ... c. >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) >. ~ III :::- CIl .ll:: o l: III o Cl: CIl J: .. .... o III :s .. III .. en ~ N 2.4.1 Implementation Schedule The 1995 Plan began the process of establishing a structure for developing a greenway network. It recommended an implementation schedule wherein the first task was formation of an intergovernmental organization and a citizens' advocacy group. This was completed when the Greenway Commission and Pathfinders for Greenways were established in 1997. Secondly, the 1995 Plan recommended a pilot project; Mill Mountain Greenway was selected and has since been completed. It recommended master plans for phase I and then phase II projects; several of these have been completed. It recommended marketing literature and maps, which have been developed. The 1995 Plan recommended an evaluation after ten years, which is the process documented in this Update. More detail on completion of the 1995 strategies is included in Section 2.4.7. 2.4.2 Design Guidelines The Intergovernmental Agreement charged the Greenway Commission with recommending standards for the design and construction of greenways. Standards for on-road facilities are mandated by the Virginia Department of Transportation and by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (MSHTO). In 1997 the Greenway Commission drafted guidelines for development of the off-road greenway routes with trails, based on federal, state, and other published guidelines. These guidelines recognized that different users require different surfaces and that different environments call for different levels of development. While each locality is responsible for its respective greenway and trail facilities, the Greenway Commission's goal was to encourage uniformity in design of regional greenways, suggest best practices for consideration by each locality, and provide guidance for distinctions in levels of development. Class A The most developed greenways include a hard surfaced trail to accommodate a range of activities and high levels of use. These greenways are highly suitable for urban environments where wheeled modes of travel such as strollers, wheelchairs, skateboards, and roller blades are common. High use and urban sights and amenities are expected, but users also are able to enjoy a park-like environment or natural area. Trails are paved with either asphalt or concrete. Traffic control devices such as lane markings and bicycle speed limits are acceptable. Facilities are handicapped-accessible. The Roanoke River Greenway, Lick Run Greenway, and Garst Mill Park Greenway are examples of this Class A environment. Class B These greenways are built in areas where moderate use is expected and a more natural environment is available. Trails could be hard surfaced, but often the surface is "cinders" similar to a rail-trail, with compacted aggregate stone or wood chips. Narrower trail widths are acceptable in some cases, and users are expected to use courtesy when passing others. These surfaces do not accommodate as many wheeled uses but offer a softer surface for Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 2-5 E III ... en o ... c. >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) >. ~ III :::- CIl .ll:: o l: III o Cl: CIl J: .. .... o III :s .. III .. en ~ N 2-6 walking and running and a more relaxed environment. Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail and Wolf Creek Greenway are representative of Class B greenways. Class C The third category for Roanoke Valley greenways has natural surfaced trails. These offer a rural or wooded environment and opportunities for long distance walking, hiking, mountain biking, and possibly horseback riding where approved. Trail widths are narrower, and trails may have steeper grades and more challenging terrain. Murray Run Greenway and the trails on Mill Mountain, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Carvins Cove are Class C facilities. These trails can be built and maintained by volunteers. Setting and Use Table Design Factor Class A B C User Joggers Joggers Walkers Walkers Walkers Hikers Bicyclists Bicyclists Mountain bikers Skateboarders Mountain bikers Horseback riders Wheelchair users Horseback riders (where (where approved) Roller bladers approved) Distance runners Stroller pushers Use Level High Moderate Moderate to Low Setting Urban, suburban. City sights less obvious. Natural or rural Universally Park-like. environment, accessible. removed from city sights. Surface Asphalt or concrete Crushed aggregate stone, Natural surface, wood chips, or wood chips, or hard surface crushed stone 2.4.3 Priorities in 1995 Plan The 1995 Plan listed several priority projects. It confirmed that valley residents felt the top priority should be a greenway paralleling the Roanoke River. Other routes for which there was public support were also listed, but there was no analysis of the feasibility of any routes. The priority projects listed in the 1995 Plan and the progress on them is shown in the table below. Further information on each is available in Sections 2.4.4, 2.4.5, and 5. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 Priority from Summary of Status and Obstacles 1995 Plan Roanoke River Status: The Roanoke River Greenway has remained the priority project. Three miles have been built. Master plans have been completed. Obstacles: Coordination with sewer and flood projects, right-of-way acquisition, proximity of railroad, proximity of businesses, terrain, flooding. Mudlick Status: The section in Garst Mill Park has been completed. Two other CreeklGarst rights-of-way have been donated. Mill Obstacles: Most of the creek is in residential backyards, making right-of- way difficult; flooding. Blue Ridge Status: A General Agreement with the Parkway has been completed. Six Parkway (on miles of off-road trail have been refurbished. The Parkway has completed and off road) feasibility study of an off-road multi-use path. Draft trail plan has been developed. Obstacles: Parkway is managed by National Park Service; Parkway has been involved in development of its own General Management Plan; Parkway focus is on motor road, not trails. Salem Rail Status: Opened in 1999, 1.7 miles. Still needs bridge across creek. Trail (Hanging Obstacles: Flooding, restricted right-of-way, agreements with VDOT about Rock) Enhancement funding. Tinker Creek Status: First mile opened in 2002. Conceptual plan completed in 2000. Obstacles: Right-of-way acquisition, narrow corridor next to roads, flooding, private residences. Downtown Status: Mill Mountain Greenway opened in 2003. Connections via trails on Roanoke to Mill Mountain and the Parkway are open to Pitzer Road. Trails at Explore Explore Park have been built. via Mill Mtn. Obstacles: Explore Park is now under option to private developer; trail completion is dependent on Parkway schedule in completing trail plan; connections still needed through market area. Connection to Status: This is an existing trail. No new connection has been identified or Appal. Trail via authorized. The City has provided a permanent easement for the AT. Carvins Cove Electric Rdl Rt. Status: Minimal progress. VDOT has paved shoulders when resurfacing. 419 Obstacles: No off road corridor has been explored. Wolf Creek Status: Over two miles have been built from Hardy Rd to Blue Ridge Pkwy. Obstacles: Connection to Roanoke River would require right-of-way through very steep terrain. Stewartsville Status: No progress. This was reviewed during bikeway planning and was Roadl Rt. 24 not considered a popular route. Bicyclists prefer Mountain View Road which is beinQ rebuilt with bike lanes. Connection to Status: Minimal progress. Location options have been explored. existing horse Connections have been suggested to Blue Ridge Pkwy as part of its trail trails plan. Input has been provided to the Jefferson National Forest. Horse parking is now available at Carvins Cove. Perimeter Trail included in this Update. E III ... en o ... c. >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) >. ~ III :::- CIl .ll:: o l: III o Cl: CIl J: .. .... o III :s .. III .. en ~ N Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 2-7 E III ... en o ... c. >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) >. ~ III :::- CIl .ll:: o l: III o Cl: CIl J: .. .... o III :s .. III .. en ~ N 2-8 2.4.4 Construction of Greenways Since the Roanoke Valley Greenway program began, over nineteen miles of trail have been built on nine greenways. Each of the routes has gone through the stages of planning, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, funding, and construction. The chart below shows the greenways completed to date. These are shown on the map at the back of this Update in purple. R k V II G B '1 1995 2006 oano e a ey reenways UI t - Greenway Locality Class Year Opened Mileage Garst Mill Park Roanoke County A 1997 0.5 Greenway on (Paved) Mudlick Creek Hanging Rock Roanoke County, City B 1999 1.7 Battlefield Trail of Salem (Cinder) Lick Run Greenway City of Roanoke A 1999,2002, 3.0 (Paved) 2006 Mill Mountain City of Roanoke A 2003 3.5 Greenway (Paved) Mill Mountain Star City of Roanoke C 1999 1.7 Trail" (Natural) Murray Run City of Roanoke B-C 2001-2005 2.8 Greenway (Cinder, natural) Roanoke River City of Roanoke A 1999-2006 2.5 Greenway (Paved) Roanoke River City of Salem A 2002 0.5 Greenway - David (Paved) Smith Trail Tinker Creek City of Roanoke A 2002 1.25 Greenway (Paved) Wolf Creek Vinton, Roanoke B 1999, 2001, 2.5 Greenway County (Cinder) 2005,2006 Total 19.95 " Built with assistance from Pathfinders for Greenways Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 In addition, Pathfinders for Greenways, working with the Greenway Commission and localities, has completed the following natural surface trails, structures, and features which provide important connections and amenities for the greenway network. 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III .. en ~ N Trail Location Task Year Mileage Bennett Springs Carvins Cove Construction 2004 1 structu re Bridge Chestnut Ridge Loop Blue Ridge Parkway Reconstruction 2004 6 miles Trail Fern Park Trail City of Roanoke Construction 2006 1 mile Fishburn Park Rain City of Roanoke Construction 2005 1 garden Garden Four GorQes Trail Carvins Cove Construction 2005-06 3 miles Horse Trail from Blue Ridge Parkway Reconstruction 2003 2 miles Stewarts Knob to Rt. 24 Kiosks Blue Ridge Parkway, Construction of 2002-03 4 structures Murray Run, Wolf 4 kiosks Creek Monument Trail Mill Mountain Park Reconstruction 2002 1.5 miles Murray Run City of Roanoke Construction of 2001- 2 structures Greenway bridges 2 bridges 2006 Ridgeline Trail Mill Mountain Park Construction 2005 1 mile Roanoke River Trail Blue Ridge Parkway Repairs 2005 0.5 mile Trough Trail Carvins Cove Relocation 2005 1 mile Wolf Creek Bridges Vinton, Roanoke Construction 1999,20 3 structures County 01 Total 16 miles 11 structures 2.4.5 Greenway Planning In addition to construction, the Greenway Commission, localities, and Pathfinders have worked on planning and design for other routes listed in the 1995 Plan. Each of the localities has updated its Comprehensive Plan since 1995 and each has prioritized its greenway routes. The matrices on the following pages show the status of On-road and Off-road routes in the 1995 Plan. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 2-9 E III ... en o ... c. >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) >. ~ III :::- CIl .ll:: o l: III o Cl: CIl J: .. .... o III :s .. III .. en ~ N Status of Off-Road Routes Included in the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan Qomf. ~ .BigblQ1 PROJECT NA~ fIm..tt Rd. ~ tim eJmmiDg El1CIineeril1Cl fwKIiDg 'mY. Construction ~ CO~ENTS Appalachain Trail 3 Off .( .( .( .( .( .( 1985 Easement 1998 BackCreek 45 Off .( BamhardtCreek 36 Off .( Carvin Creek 9 Off .( .( Dry Hollow 34 Off .( G arnand Branch 41 Off .( .( G ish Branch 14 Off x G lade Creek 26 Off .( .( G lenwod Horse Trail Link 27 Off .( .( Hanaing Rock Battlefield Trail 15 Off .( .( .( .( .( .( 1999 IHanaina Rock B ridae 15 Off .( .( .( .( .( 2007 -D8 Horners Branch 11 Off x Horse Pen Branch 7 Off .( Lick R un 21 Off Is ection 4 21 Off .( .( .( .( .( .( 1999 Is ection 3 21 Off .( .( .( .( .( .( 2002 Is ection 1 &2 21 Off .( .( .( .( .( .( 2006 Mason Creek 4 Off .( Partial Mill Mountain 44 OffiOn Downtown-P iedmont P k 44 OffiOn .( .( .( .( .( .( 2003 P iedmont-llp Prospect 44 OffiOn .( .( .( .( .( .( 2003 Mill Mtn PkSpurRd 44 On .( Add to Bike Plan Mill Mtn 5 tarTrail 44 Off .( .( .( .( .( .( 1999 Mudlick Creek 37 Off H iah 5 chool 37 Off .( .( HS -{; arst Mill Park 37 OffiOn .( .( One tract Garst Mill Park 37 Off .( .( .( .( .( .( 1997 GMP-Roanoke River 37 OffiOn .( One tract Murray Run 43 Off G randin-track 43, p. 41 Off .( .( .( .( .( Partial 2003 Track-ll rambleton 43, P. 41 Off .( .( .( .( .( .( 2001 Fishburn Park 43, p. 41 Off .( .( .( .( .( .( 2004 F ishburn-(olonial 43 p.41 Off .( .( .( .( .( .( 2004 Colonial-ogden 43 p.41 Off .( Paint Bank Branch 10 Off x Roanoke RiverTributary 12 Off .( Dry Branch, aolf course Roanoke RiverTributary 28 Off x Up Twelve O'clock Knob Route to Appalachain Trail 8 Off .( Route to 5 mith Mountain Lake 46 Off By others In Franklin Co. Plan TinkerCreek 24 Off Kenwood-Wise Ave. 24 Off .( .( .( .( .( .( 2003 Wise Ave.-(ounty line 24 Off .( .( Conce ptual plan in 2000 Co line-(arvins Cove 24 Off .( .( Two tracts in cooperation wi RCITConnection 24 p.41 Off .( Virqinia Tech Wolf Creek 51 Off IRoanoke R-Hardv Rd 51 Off .( IHardy-Stonebridqe Pk 51 Off .( .( .( .( .( 1999,2001 Is tonebridae-ll RP 51 Off .( .( .( .( .( .( 2005-2006 W ill open 2007 2-10 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 Status of Off-Road Routes Included in the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan PROJECT NAtJE Planjl ~ I1active EXDlolillion Plamilll EllIineerilll FlIldilll Riaht ohav Constroction Cormlete Col1111!l1ls Roanoke River I Dixie Cave rns-{; ree n Hill 32 Off I Green Hill Park-Diuguids Lane 32 Off I I I I I 2007 Diuguids Lane-MiII Lane 32 Off I I Mill Lane-fddy 5 treet 32 Off I I I Partial 2002 ope ned to Eddy 5 treet-(olorado 5 treet 32 Off I I I I I I Partial Williams Br. Colorado 5 treet-Appe rson Drive 32 Off I I I I Apperson Drive-Apperson Drive 32 Off I I I I Apperson Drive-Roanoke City Line 32 Off I I I I Roanoke City Line-Mudlick 32 Off I I Partial Partial Phase II of Flood P roj. Mudlick-B ridge 5 treet 32 Off I I Partial Partial Phase II of Flood P roj. Bridge 5 treet-Memorial Avenue 32 Off I I Partial Partial Phase II of Flood P roi. Memorial Avenue-Wasena Park 32 Off I I I Phase II of Flood P roj. Wasena Park-P iedmont Park 32 Off I I I I I I Partial Phase I of Flood P roj. Piedmont P ark-9th 5 treet 32 Off I I I I I 2007 Phase I of Flood P roj. 9th 5 treet-B rownlee 32 Off I I I I I I 2007 Will open in 2007 Brownlee-{;olden Park-(ity line 32 Off I I B ridge to Tinke r C ree k 32 Off I I Partial Roanoke City line-Blue Ridge ParkWc 32 Off I I Blue Ridae Parkwavto BackCreek 32 Off I I Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 E III ... en o ... c. >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) >. ~ III :::- CIl .ll:: o l: III o Cl: CIl J: .. .... o III :s .. III .. en ~ N 2-11 E III ... en o ... c. >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) >. ~ III :::- CIl .ll:: o l: III o Cl: CIl J: .. .... o III :s .. III .. en ~ N Status of On-Road Routes Included in the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan PROJECT NAME Plan # On.offRd. l1active Exoloration Six-Yr Plan Planninll Enllineerinll Fundinll Construction ComDlete COMMENTS Sidewalks and bike lanes included 10th Street 22 On I I I I in ~ans Gen. Agreementto work on trails; Draft Trail Plan 04; BRP bke study Blue Ridqe Parkway 49 On I I in 05;Final Trail Plan FY08 Brandon Road 38 On Salem line-Mudlick 38 On I I I I I I I Widened outside lane, sidewalks Mudlick-f ranklin 38 On I Colonial Avenue 40 On City 40 On I I Partial Bike lanes nearVWCC Plans shew paved shoulder; neighborhood requesting sidewalks, County 40 On I I I bike lanes Cotton Hill Road No# On I I Dale Avenueftlullitt 31 On I I I I I 2004 Traffic calminq installed Traffic calming in village, I]ke lanes Grandin Road 39 On I Partial on Memorial Hardy Road No# On Vi nton No# On I I I I I I 2003 Includes I]ke lanes and sidewalks Sidewalk included on Wolf Creek County No# On I bridqe Hershberqer Road 17 On I Bike lanes denied; paved shoulder Hollins Road 19 On I I I I I included ae Valley Road No# On I Lynchburqf.ialem Turnpike 30 On I Main Street in Salem 20 On East -S alem 20 On I I I I West -County 20 On I I I I I Plans include 12' paved shoulder Peters Creek Road Extension 29 On I I I I I I I Widened outside lane, sidewalks Peters Creek,Green Ridqe Road 16 On I Plantation Road 18 On I Red Lane 13 On x Route 622ftlradshaw Road 2 On x Route 639A-1arooulWood Road 35 On x Route 785Allacksburq Road 1 On x 76 Bike Route Paved shoulder included in last Route 419Jflectric Road 48 On I resurfacing Rutrouqh Road 42 On x Salem Hiqh School Connection No# On x Stewartsville Road 33 On x Reviewed in Bike Plan Thompson Memorial No# On x Timberview Road 5 On I US 220 50 On I Paved shoulder requested US 221 i3 raml]eton Avenue 47 On I I I I Plans include paved shoulder US 460Challenqer Avenue 25 On I Williamson Road 23 On I Traffic calminq in some parts Wood Haven Road 6 On x 2-12 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 Grants and Allocations for Roanoke Valley Greerways Year Awarded Federal 5 tate Local Private Total 19d5 $ 549,300 $ 4, (XX) $ 30,(XX) $ - $ 585,295 1996 $ 240,(XX) $ 25,(XX) $ ffi, (XX) $ 10, (XX) $ 336,996 19d7 $ 350, (XX) $ 35,242 $ 848,450 $ 1 ,(xx) $ 1,236,689 19d8 $ 3oo,(XX) $ 48,250 $ 86,700 $ 31,500 $ 468,448 1999 $ 575,(XX) $ 217,460 $ 1 00, (XX) $ 45,700 $ 940,1 59 2(xx) $ 300, (XX) $ 84, (XX) $ 234, em $ 215,em $ 835,(XX) 2001 $ 269, em $ 87,440 $ 555,100 $ 5, (XX) $ 918,541 2002 $ 2oo,em $ 48,250 $ 230, em $ 3,500 $ 483,752 2003 $ 1 00, em $ 51,950 $ 230, em $ 4,050 $ 388, 003 2004 $ 2,437,400 $ 44,980 $ 245,em $ 21,241 $ 2,750,625 2005 $ 294, em $ 102,~ $ 250,026 $ 11 ,500 $ 660,431 2CXX> $ 1,055,em $ - $ 1 ,000, em $ 88, (XX) $ 2,225,CXX> Total $ 6,669,700 $ 749,472 $ 3,949,276 $ 436,491 $ 11,804,939 E III ... en o ... c. >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) >. ~ III :::- CIl .ll:: o l: III o Cl: CIl J: .. .... o III :s .. III .. en ~ N 2.4.6 Greenway Funding The greenway program has been funded through a variety of sources. Most of the federal and state monies are through grants. The local funds shown include operational funds to the Greenway Commission and capital allocations. The private funds are donations. Locality staff time is not included. 2.4.7 Review of 1995 Goals, Objectives and Strategies The 1995 Plan presents a holistic vision for a valley-wide greenway system. That plan identifies many greenway corridors to establish an interconnected trail system. However, the greenway system is more than just an alternative transportation and recreation facility. The 1995 Plan addressed not just the physical infrastructure but the following as well: . Recreation opportunities . Wellness of the Valley's citizens (health and fitness needs/active lifestyle) . Preservation/conservation of natural resources . Educational opportunities . Economic development potential These ideas are represented as seven goals with 45 related objectives and strategies. The consultant, LandDesign, and Steering Committee for the Update reviewed these strategies and subjectively evaluated the success in achieving each. The table below lists the goals and objectives/strategies and ranks the degree of progress on each as: None, Low, Moderate, or High. These goals, objectives and strategies represent an ambitious concept that could create a model greenway system. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 2-13 E III ... en o ... c. >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) >. ~ III :::- CIl .ll:: o l: III o Cl: CIl J: .. .... o III :s .. III .. en ~ N 2-14 Goals 1995 Plan 1. Transportation Provide corridors that bicyclists, pedestrians, and others can use to get from one place to another as an alternative to motor vehicle use. 2. Safety Design a greenway system that maximizes safety of greenway system users and nearby property owners and neighborhoods. 3. Recreation! FitnesslHeahh Design the greenway system as both a recreational resource and as public access to other recreational resources, offering a full spectrum of recreation and exercise opportunities. Progress on 1995 Goals and Objectives Obiectives/Strategies Quoted from 1995 Plan Progress . Provide greenways that connect schools, . Moderate libraries, shopping centers, work sites, parks and other places in the community . Provide connections between mass transit sites . Low and make arrangements for safe storage of greenway system users' bicycles (or other belongings) while they are using the transit system. . Identify and make plans for existing roads that. Moderate should be widened or otherwise modified to accommodate bicycles and pedestrians. . Initiate Valley-wide design and installation . Low standards to incorporate bicycle and pedestrian facilities on new roads and road improvement plans. . Initiate design standards that are sensitive to the . High disabled in order to ensure opportunities for a variety of users. . Establish integrated law enforcement and. Low emergency response programs that service the needs of greenway system users and landowners. . Incorporate into the green way management. Moderate system appropriate safety and security strategies. . Design the green way system to accommodate . Moderate different activities (such as horseback riding and bicycling) with a minimum of user-conflict . Improve bicycle safety by implementing safety. None education programs in local schools and the community . Provide a greenway system that accommodates . High a variety of recreational activities. . Encourage businesses to establish and integrate . Low use of green ways into corporate health and wellness programs. . Promote programs and facilities that provide . Moderate opportunities for individual health related activities. . Make each greenway a stand-alone destination . Moderate (as well as a link to other resources) by providing amenities such as benches, picnic areas, and workout stations. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 Goals 1995 Plan 3. Recreation! Fitness/Heahh (continued) 4. Education Educate the public about the need for . and benefits of greenways, and educate the greenway system user about the . area s natural ad cultural history. 5. Economic Development Address both the appropriate costs of implementing the greenway system (including land acquisition and capital improvements) and the benefits that will result from its creation. Goals 1995 Plan ObjectiveslStrategies Quoted from 1995 Plan Progress . Provide access to the Valleys existing and. Moderate proposed recreation areas, such as local parks, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Appalachian Trail. . Inform the public on how using the greenways . Moderate can help citizens increase personnel fitness and maintain healthy lifestyles. . Educate the community on the importance of. Moderate environmental conservation and restoration ecology Develop a program of continuing education for. Low elected officials, agency staff, developers and engineers to define the latest technologies, design methodologies and land use practices for managing the environment Increase public awareness of the importance of. Moderate the Roanoke River and its watershed lands to the future of the Roanoke Valley . Educate the public on the benefits and uses of. Moderate greenways. Develop an out-reach education program to attract new users. . Educate property owners of the economic . Low advantages of having a greenway on or near their property . Educate green way system users on proper. Moderate greenway system etiquette that respects the rights of adjacent property owners and other greenway system users. . Use the greenway system as an outdoor. Moderate Environmental Learning Lab for school and community use. . Provide historic information using trail markers . Low along historically significant trail corridors. . Provide maps and literature on trail length, . Moderate difficulty, restrictions and amenities. . Utilize the greenway system as an economic . Low development marketing tool for the Roanoke Valley . Use greenway linkages to compliment and. Moderate enhance tourist attractions. . Document economic benefits of greenways, such . Low as increasing the value of land that lies contiguous to a greenway and the benefits to a new business locating in the Roanoke Valley E III ... en o ... c. >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) >. ~ III :::- CIl .ll:: o l: III o Cl: CIl J: .. .... o III :s .. III .. en ~ N Obiectives/Strateaies Quoted from 1995 Plan P rog ress Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 2-15 E III ... en o ... c. >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) >. ~ III :::- CIl .ll:: o l: III o Cl: CIl J: .. .... o III :s .. III .. en ~ N 2-16 5. Economic Development (continued) 6. Environmental Design a plan that preserves, promotes and enhances the Valleys environmental assets. 7. Organizational and Operational Implement the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan on a regional level and proceed with future greenway system planning and implementation. . Establish a mechanism to ensure continuing . maintenance of the greenways, such as using volunteers to keep maintenance costs low and starting Adopt-A-Greenway program. Utilize tax incentives, easements and other . approaches to encourage individuals and businesses to donate land, funding or materials. Establish procedures for subdivision developers . to provide donations of land or rights-of-way for greenway systems. Utilize existing rights-of-way, utility corridors, and . other features to lower installation costs. Explore and obtain multiple sources of funding . for greenways. Encourage localities to include greenways as a . flood reduction strategy in the Roanoke Regional Stormwater Manaaement Plan. Develop a valley-wide strategy for protecting . natural stream corridors and other open space, plus a mitigation program for addressing resources that have been adversely altered by land development. Promote green ways as an alternative. transportation mode that can help reduce air pollution. Utilize areas adjacent to greenways as natural . areas that protect, maintain, or restore natural vegetation and aquatic and wildlife habitats. Design green ways to reduce non-point source . pollution in storm water runoff. Utilize greenways as buffer zones between . developed area and open spaces. Obtain local government and citizen support for . the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. Respond to citizen concerns such as safety . issues and user conflicts in the establishment and operation of the greenway system. Establish standards for the design, operation, . and maintenance of the greenway system. Ensure that an organizational structure exists for . regional planning, implementation, and operation of greenways in the Roanoke Valley Establish a non-profit organization to launch a . public awareness campaign, volunteer programs and fundraising efforts Select a pilot greenway project and implement it . Pursue implementation of other elements of the . Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moderate Moderate Low Low Moderate Moderate None Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate High Moderate Low High High High Moderate Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 ~ Purpose and Process for the Update Need for Update to the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan Description of the Study Area Funding for the Update Establishment of a Steering Committee Procurement of Professional Greenway Planning Services Community Involvement 3-1 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-4 3-4 3.0 PURPOSE AND PROCESS FOR THE UPDATE 3.1 Need for Update to the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan The 1995 Plan included a valley-wide map of potential greenway corridors. The corridors were broad-brush routes with minimal study of topography, green infrastructure, public health, private land issues, and economic development. It served the greenway process well in its initial endeavors, but over the years, as routes became better defined, some corridors were deemed unpractical or, at best, low on the respective jurisdiction's priority lists. As jurisdictions refined their own greenway priorities and other plans such as the Bikeway Plan were developed, the 1995 Plan became more dated. In 1995, greenways were a new concept to many in the valley, and staff from the four localities was still struggling with how greenways would be developed and managed. Today, citizens, governments, businesses, and civic leaders recognize the many benefits of greenways, including transportation, open space protection, flood mitigation, encouragement of healthy lifestyles, conservation, recreation, aesthetic improvement, and quality of life. Many developers are interested in including trails and greenways in residential and industrial developments and seek guidance on how to do this. The Greenway Commission has worked with adjacent counties on blueways, with the City of Roanoke on equestrian and mountain bike opportunities at Carvins Cove, and with the Blue Ridge Parkway to complete a trail plan that allows connections of greenways to Parkway trails. Since the 1995 Plan was completed, many related plans have been updated including comprehensive, neighborhood, and transportation plans. An Update to the 1995 Plan was needed to accurately reflect present conditions and facilitate coordination among the Greenway Commission, local governments, federal and state agencies, and other stakeholders in the future development of a regional greenway network. It was time to re-Iook at the 1995 Plan maps and better define the routes utilizing the experience of ten years of greenway development and planning. There were other issues a new plan would need to address. Many in the community felt the process of implementing the greenway program was too slow. Although over 19 miles of trail have been constructed, many felt that there had to be a faster, more efficient means of getting greenways financed and built. While conceptual master plans have been developed for 45 miles of greenway, these plans have not always led subsequently to preliminary engineering, acquisition of right-of-way, and construction, and have seldom been officially adopted by the affected localities. In some cases opportunities for right-of-way donations have been "missed" because master plans were either not completed or not adopted. On occasions grant funding for construction has been received prior to engineering and right-of-way acquisition, making it difficult to meet deadlines. On other occasions grants have been received before matching funds have been secured. The Greenway Commission felt that a comprehensive review of the process was in order. That meant reviewing financial alternatives, engineering methods, procurement for construction, construction management, the role of the Greenway Commission, the role of the Greenway Coordinator, and a host of other issues. This update Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 CIl .. III "C C. => CIl J: .. ... oS! III III CIl U o ... C. "C l: III CIl III o C. ... :s c. ~ M 3-1 CIl .. III "C C. => CIl J: .. ... oS! III III CIl U o ... C. "C l: III CIl III o C. ... :s c. ~ M 3-2 was an opportunity for the localities and Greenway Commission to look at the past ten years and create a document that would serve the community for the next decade. The Update to the 1995 Plan is the product of a collaborative effort among the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission, Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission, local governments, citizens, and other stakeholders. Other objectives of this Update are to harness the synergy among neighborhood and civic leaders, corporations, staff, and elected officials and to identify improvements needed to ensure that our greenway network provides seamless transportation corridors that capitalize on and showcase the green infrastructure and natural character of the Roanoke Valley. 3.2 Description of the Study Area The Roanoke Valley is located in southwest Virginia, within 500 miles of many of the major population, business, and economic regions of the United States. The valley is bisected by Interstate 81, which generally runs south to north, and the Roanoke River, which generally runs west to east. While some waters in Roanoke County flow to the James River and Chesapeake Bay, most of the valley is in the Upper Roanoke River drainage which flows to the Albemarle Sound in North Carolina. Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountain ranges, the Roanoke Valley is surrounded by mountains and benefits from many natural resources and public lands. These public lands are shown in green on the map included in this Update and include the Jefferson and George Washington National Forests, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Appalachian Trail, Havens Wildlife Management Area, Virginia's Explore Park, Carvins Cove Reserve, Spring Hollow Reservoir, and Poor Mountain Preserve. The table below shows that the population of the four localities in 2005 was 205,457. While the City of Roanoke has experienced population loss since 1990, it remains the largest locality represented in the Greenway Commission. Overall the valley's growth is limited, with Roanoke County experiencing the most increase in population since 1990. Total Population and Percent Change Locality Population Population Population Percent 1990 2000 2005 Population Change 1990-2005 City of Roanoke 96,487 94,911 92,631 -4.0 City of Salem 23,835 24,747 24,654 3.4 Roanoke County* 79,278 85,778 88,172 11.2 Total Population 199,600 205,436 205,457 2.9 * Includes the Town of Vinton. In 2000, the population of the Town of Vinton was 7,782. Source: US Census Bureau Given the 2005 population and the total number of completed greenway miles (205,457 population 7 19.95 miles), the current mileage per capita is one mile of greenway for every 10,300 people. One of the case studies completed by LandDesign shows that Knoxville, TN has one mile per 6,600 people. Based on national standards, Pros Consulting has Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 recommended to the City of Roanoke that it strive for one mile of greenway per 3,300 people. Because obesity is one of the largest health issues in the Roanoke Valley, active living, walk ability, and proximity to greenways and parks have become increasingly important aspects of addressing health issues. The table below provides the total land area and population density for Roanoke Valley localities. The Town of Vinton has the highest population density with approximately 2,432 persons per square mile. Roanoke County is the least densely populated locality in the study area, with approximately 315 persons per square mile. Much of the County's population is in areas adjacent to the cities of Roanoke and Salem. Land Area and Population Density, 2000 Locality Land Area Persons per Square (Square Miles, 2000) Mile, 2000 City of Roanoke 43.0 2207 City of Salem 14.0 1768 Roanoke 247.8 315 County' Town of Vinton 3.2 2432 Total 308.0 · Does not include the Town of Vinton. Source: US Census Bureau The table below lists population projections for the four localities, through 2030. The combined population is expected to be over 218,000 by 2030. This represents a 6.2 percent increase over the 2005 population. The populations of the cities of Roanoke and Salem are projected to remain relatively stable over this period while Roanoke County is expected to account for the vast majority of growth. Population increases may translate into greater demand for an expanded Greenway system in the Roanoke Valley. Population Projections - 2010, 2020, and 2030 Locality 2010 2020 2030 City of Roanoke 93,400 92,398 92,399 City of Salem 25,401 25,898 26,299 Roanoke County' 90,500 95,000 99,499 Total Population 209,301 213,296 218,197 · Includes the Town of Vinton Source: Virginia Employment Commission 3.3 Funding of the Update In the winter of 2005 the Virginia Department of Transportation announced that it would provide grant funding under the Pilot Transportation Planning Grant Program to address planning for special transportation needs. The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 CIl .. III "C C. => CIl J: .. ... oS! III III CIl U o ... C. "C l: III CIl III o C. ... :s c. ~ M 3-3 CIl .. III "C C. => CIl J: .. ... oS! III III CIl U o ... C. "C l: III CIl III o C. ... :s c. ~ M Commission, partnering with the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission, applied for one of these grants to fund an update to the regional greenway plan. In July 2005 the Regional Commission received $73,000 in grant funding to update the greenway plan. Funding from the grant program was used to contract with the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and a private consultant for assistance in the update process. The Regional Commission also contributed transportation planning funding, staff hours, and a cash match to the project. Funded through transportation based monies, the Update does focus, as did the 1995 Plan, on those corridors which will include a trail, but the Update also considers the broad range of benefits of greenways as linear parks, as cited in Section 1.3. 3.4 Establishment of a Steering Committee A Steering Committee was formed to guide the update process. Steering Committee members included: Liz Belcher (Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator) Cristina Finch (City of Roanoke, Planning Division) Michael Gray (Virginia Department of Transportation) Bill Gordge (Pathfinders for Greenways) Anita McMillan (Town of Vinton, Department of Planning and Zoning) Linda Oberlender (Pathfinders for Greenways) Shane Sawyer (Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission) Janet Scheid (Roanoke County, Department of Community Development) Ian Shaw (City of Roanoke, Planning Division) Benjamin Tripp (City of Salem, Department of Planning and Development) Donnie Underwood (City of Roanoke, Department of Parks and Recreation) Lon Williams (Roanoke County, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism) Donald Witt (Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission) 3.5 Procurement of Professional Greenway Planning Services In August 2005 the Regional Commission advertised for professional assistance with the update. A consultant was sought to complete a management analysis, develop alternative funding strategies, provide comparisons with other communities, and recommend implementation strategies. LandDesign Inc., based in Charlotte, North Carolina, was selected to assist in the update process. 3.6 Community Involvement The Steering Committee and consultant designed a variety of methods for involving the public, staff, and elected officials in the update to the greenway plan. Because the greenway program requires large outlays of capital funds to get greenways built and then operational funds to maintain them, political support is crucial. Greenway users and citizens can support the localities' allocation of funds and provide backing to staff and elected officials on issues such as right-of-way acquisition. Greenway users often know routes and opportunities better than staff and thus provide important input on routes. The methods for obtaining community input and the various comments are summarized in Section 4 and Appendix C. 3-4 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 04.0 Community Involvement and Input Public Input Meetings Input from Elected Officials and Staff Corporate Input Input from Other Sources Discussion of Issues Goals 4-1 4-1 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-6 4-16 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND INPUT The Steering Committee and consultant selected a variety of methods for involving citizens, staff, and elected officials in the update to the greenway plan. These methods included: Citizens: . Two input meetings, one February 16, 2006 and one on June 8, 2006 . Continuous updates to the Regional Commission website, with on-line comment form and message board . Presentations to a variety of user and civic groups Staff: . Review of routes and priorities . Assessment of routes . Interviews with consultant . Steering Committee review of materials and development of plan . Greenway Commission assessment of roles and responsibilities Elected Officials: . Interviews with consultant . Presentation by consultant at Metropolitan Planning Organization and Regional Commission . Presentation by Greenway Commission at City Councils, Town Council, and Board of Supervisors meetings Input from these various sources is summarized in this section. 4.1 Public Input Meetings Two public meetings were held to receive input on routes and greenway-related issues. 4.1.1 First Public Input Meeting The initial public input meeting was held on February 16, 2006 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Roanoke Civic Center Exhibition Hall. This meeting was well attended with more than 125 people providing input and discussion on a range of greenway issues including: . Vision . Route Priorities . Problems . Improvements Needed . Community and Public Involvement Stakeholders had the opportunity to identify routes on maps and provide comments by completing a public input form and/or ~ ---- ~ ~~- - - - - - ==- ~ ~~--=- - -- - .J A large crowd attended the first public input meeting. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .. :s c. l: "C l: III .. l: CIl E CIl :> '0 :> l: .~ l: :s E E o (.) ~ o:r 4-1 .. :s c. l: "C l: III .. l: CIl E CIl :> '0 :> l: .~ l: :s E E o (.) ~ o:r 4-2 participating in facilitated break-out sessions. The public input form was also made available on the website to be completed by those who could not attend the meeting. During the break-out sessions, facilitators guided the discussion of the questions from the public input form and recorded/displayed the groups' comments. Following the break-out sessions, each group provided a brief summary of the discussion to the larger audience. The compiled public input from the first public meeting is provided in Appendix C. The Steering Committee and consultant distilled this input into key issues. Citizens provided feedback at break-out comment sessions at first public meeting. Public Input Meeting #1 - Key Issues . Prioritize routes to better focus effort to get greenways on the ground - Priority #1: Roanoke River Greenway. . Promote connectivity between greenways and other activity centers /destinations. . Provide additional greenway information - signage, mapping, kiosks. . Provide additional amenities along greenways - trash bins, restrooms, signs, benches. . Increase publicity and promotion of greenways - races, special events, etc. . Promote sponsorship by corporations and adoption by neighborhoods. . Recognize greenways as an economic generator. . Recognize that some public lands are managed for specific purposes, e.g. Carvins Cove and Spring Hollow for watershed protection, Havens Wildlife Management Area for hunting, the Blue Ridge Parkway as a recreational motor road, the Appalachian Trail as a foot path for hikers. 4.1.2 Second Public Input Meeting The second public input meeting was held on June 8, 2006 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Virginia Western Community College. Between the first and second public meetings, the Steering Committee reviewed and analyzed input from the first meeting, held staff meetings in each locality to discuss priorities, field checked some routes, and revised maps. Approximately 80 people attended the second meeting. Staff and the consultant presented the key issues from the February meeting and the prioritization of greenways developed by the Steering Committee. . Citizens review maps at the second public meeting. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 The focus of this meeting was to present to the public some of the challenges faced by local governments and to get public input on methods of addressing these concerns. The critical issues to be addressed were: . Priorities of Routes . Acquisition Methods . Funding . Other Initiatives . Organization After the presentation, participants were given the opportunity to fill in a comment sheet and to express their opinions on alternatives under each issue, using a dot exercise. Comment sheets were also available. Public Input Meeting #2 - Key Comments . Finish the Roanoke River Greenway in the next five years. . Create an aggressive land acquisition program to acquire the right-of-way, using all methods of acquisition. . Use a variety of funding methods, including a bond, local government contributions, corporate donations, and private/public sponsorships. . Increase information on existing greenways. . Increase greenway staffing to facilitate greenway development. The results of the dot exercise are shown in Appendix C. The issues from the public input meeting are discussed further below in Section 4.5. 4.2 Input from Elected Officials and Staff 4.2.1 Presentations to Regional Commission and Metropolitan Planning Organization The consultant made presentations to the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission and the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization on April 27, 2006. At these meetings Regional Commissioners and MPO representatives were asked to review various possible funding mechanisms and indicate their level of support for each mechanism and to provide any additional comments. 4.2.2 Key Stakeholder Interviews The consultant conducted qualitative telephone interviews with key stakeholders during the month of April 2006 to gain an understanding of perceptions and attitudes towards greenway development. The Steering Committee provided the consultant with a list of key stakeholders - elected officials, chief administrative officers, department heads, and other decision makers. From this list, the consultant conducted fifteen qualitative, anonymous, telephone interviews consisting of nine qualitative discussion questions pertaining to general greenway development and greenway specific funding. Most of those interviewed supported greenways and understood the connection to economic development. Most were willing to consider a Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .. :s c. l: "C l: III .. l: CIl E CIl :> '0 :> l: .~ l: :s E E o (.) ~ o:r 4-3 .. :s c. l: "C l: III .. l: CIl E CIl :> '0 :> l: .~ l: :s E E o (.) ~ o:r 4-4 variety of funding options, but unwilling to use condemnation to obtain the land. A summary of the Key Stakeholder Interviews is provided in Appendix C. 4.2.3 Work Sessions with Elected Officials Between June and October of 2006 the Greenway Commission met with each locality's elected officials at either a work session or a Council/Board meeting. There was significant support for greenways, but also continued concern about right-of-way acquisition and questions about the process for deciding the location when the north and south sides of the river were in different jurisdictions. 4.2.4 Input from Staff and Greenway Organizations The Steering Committee and consultant used several methods to obtain additional input from the Greenway Commission, Pathfinders for Greenways, and local staff. These included homework assignments, a survey, discussion of organizational options at meetings, and assessment of who should be doing various tasks. 4.3 Corporate Input After the first public input meeting in February of 2006, the Greenway Commission was approached by Ted Melnik, president of Novozymes Biologicals, Inc., for information about the greenway program. On April 4 Novozymes held a press conference to announce its support and commitment of $50,000/year for the next five years to help complete the Roanoke River Greenway. - ~ ....-- -- Mr. Melnik has made numerous presentations to solicit additional corporate and business support for the greenway program. An economic study completed by Dr. Sabine O'Hara for the Roanoke Business Council also emphasizes the importance of greenways and trails to attracting businesses to the region. Many corporate leaders have lived in other areas with more extensive greenway networks and recognize the importance of these facilities to their employees. Ted Melnik, president of Novozymes Biologicals, presents a $50,000 check to the Greenway Commission to show corporate support for finishing Roanoke River Greenway. A frequent request from the business community has been to see a business or implementation plan for the Roanoke River Greenway. The Greenway Commission has now asked the Steering Committee to work on compiling the necessary information and developing an implementation plan for Roanoke River Greenway through all jurisdictions. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 4.4 Input from Other Sources 4.4.1 Case Studies The consultant prepared four case studies, comparing the Roanoke Valley Greenway program to the efforts in Charlotte, NC, Indianapolis, IN, Knoxville, TN, and on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail in northern Virginia. These studies revealed organizational differences, as well as different sources of funding. The case studies are included in Appendix D. 4.4.2 Local Park Plans During the time that the Greenway Plan update was being developed, Roanoke County was engaged in a year-long process to write its first Parks Master Plan and the City of Roanoke began a process of updating its 2000 Parks Master Plan. At the public meetings for both of these processes, there was strong support for greenways. Roanoke County's process included a statistically valid survey of County residents, asking about their needs and support for park facilities. This survey showed that more households (59%) felt a need for greenways than for any other park facility. Greenway development was the action most supported to improve parks and recreation facilities. The County Park Master Plan recommends increasing greenways and park trails. In the City of Roanoke's master plan update, a statistically valid survey of residents also showed greenways and walking/biking trails as the park facility most needed, with 50.2% of respondents finding it very important. When asked what actions were needed to improve parks and recreation facilities, development of walking/biking trails was again the first choice of respondents. 4.4.3 Blueways In fall of 2005 the Greenway Commission was approached by a group of "blueway" advocates proposing that the Greenway Commission expand its role to include blueways. After a series of meetings, the group summarized its request in a letter stating that the goal of the blueways initiative was to "ensure the protection, preservation and appropriate economic and recreational use of the valley's waterways, particularly those waterways that interface with greenways and other open spaces." The Greenway Commission was asked to consider including in its work: education on stream and river issues, study of watershed land use with consideration of sedimentation and pollution loads, coordination of monitoring and stewardship, coordination of media relations, coordination of blueway clean-ups and water quality mitigation, partnering with community organizations, promotion of recreation and tourism, support of historic preservation along the river, and promotion of neighborhood utilization and adoption of blueways. The Greenway Commission decided to consider this request during the update to the 1995 Plan and to ask the consultant to assess the feasibility of including blueways in the Greenway Commission mission. This is discussed in Section 4.5.13. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .. :s c. l: "C l: III .. l: CIl E CIl :> '0 :> l: .~ l: :s E E o (.) ~ o:r 4-5 .. :s c. l: "C l: III .. l: CIl E CIl :> '0 :> l: .~ l: :s E E o (.) ~ o:r 4-6 4.5 Discussion of Issues The Steering Committee and Greenway Commission have tried to address the issues raised by the public and by elected officials and staff. The discussion below provides some background to these issues and some of the rationale used in developing the implementation strategies presented in Section 6. Some of the issues are applicable in all four jurisdictions; others are not. The intent is to show how the greenway program, with all its partners, has evolved and how the partners might continue to work together to improve the greenway network. The issues to be addressed are: Issue# Issue Source of Issue 1 Prioritization of routes Public meetings, corporations 2 Connectivity between greenways Public meetings 3 Greenway signage and information Public meetings 4 Greenway amenities Public meetings 5 Publicity and promotion Public meetings, elected officials 6 Sponsorships Public meetings, elected officials, corporations 7 Economic development Public meetings, corporations 8 Trails on other public lands Staff from other agencies 9 Land acquisition for greenways Elected officials, staff 10 Funding Elected officials, staff, corporations 11 Staffing for greenway projects; roles and Public meetings, staff responsibilities 12 Timeliness of implementation Public meetings, corporations 13 Blueways Blueway group 14 Design, management and operations Staff, public meetings 4.5.1 Prioritization of Routes When the greenway program began, greenway advocates and staff agreed that it was important to get some trails on the ground and build grassroots support for the program. Each of the greenways built to date was initiated because of some factors which simplified implementation. In many cases the land was already in public ownership, and thus the most difficult of issues, right-of-way acquisition, was avoided. While Roanoke River Greenway has always been considered the priority project, construction of the greenway had to be coordinated around other public works projects, specifically the sewer interceptor line replacement and the flood reduction project. While the greenway was not built with the sewer line replacement, acquisition of land for that project did simplify completing the greenway in the Cities of Salem and Roanoke. The Roanoke River Greenway is now a component of the flood reduction project in the City of Roanoke, and federal funds are paying 50% of the cost of trail installation. Thus, coordination with these projects has Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 helped, albeit slowly, to build resources for completion of Roanoke River Greenway, and the flood project is now moving in a timely fashion. The priorities in the 1995 Plan were based on public input at the time (See Section 2.4.3). To the extent that these projects fall within the jurisdiction of the four local governments, progress has been made on implementation. The priorities identified then which have seen little progress are those which require action by another agency, such as Virginia Department of Transportation or the Blue Ridge Parkway. Some projects that were not priorities were implemented as a result of unique opportunities, such as coordination with other projects. An example would be a portion of Lick Run Greenway, which was coordinated with the interchange construction for Valley View Extension. A key comment during the update has been that the greenway program needs to be more focused on fewer projects and that the projects need to connect to provide longer trail opportunities. The priorities in this Update are based on input from citizens, staff, elected officials, and corporations, assessments of feasibility, importance to the regional network, benefits, opportunities, and resources. The projects have been divided into four priorities. (See Chapter 5.) The rationale for these priorities is: Priority #1 Route: This will be the most important project, Roanoke River Greenway. It will be the only #1 priority, in order to focus efforts on finishing it within five years. This greenway offers the longest route when finished, the most opportunity for economic development on adjacent lands, the greatest attraction for tourists, the most recreation and health benefit for residents, the most opportunity for special events such as marathons, the most opportunity for water based recreation such as canoeing and fishing, the most opportunity to enhance appreciation of environmental resources, and the most opportunity to be a regional asset. Roanoke River Greenway is the "backbone" of the greenway network. Priority #2 Routes: These are important regional greenways, already underway, which could be finished in 5-10 years. They include five north-south routes connecting to Roanoke River Greenway and three destination sites with clusters of trails. These routes provide the major side corridors of the greenway network. Priority #3 Routes: These greenways are priorities within specific localities. These are important at the local level for enhancement of neighborhood values, economic development and public health. The goal is to finish these in 5-10 years. Most have already had some work done, such as planning or acquiring right-of-way. Some are neighborhood priorities. Priority #4 Routes: These are other greenway projects to be addressed as opportunity and resources arise. Included in this group are several routes that Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .. :s c. l: "C l: III .. l: CIl E CIl :> '0 :> l: .~ l: :s E E o (.) ~ o:r 4-7 .. :s c. l: "C l: III have strong citizen support but no resources in terms of land or funding. Also included are clusters of trails on other public lands that help provide connectivity for the greenway network. .. l: CIl E CIl :> '0 :> l: .~ l: :s E E o (.) ~ o:r 4.5.2 Connectivity among Greenways Because of the initial approach of building greenways where public land or right-of-way was already available, many of the greenways are short and do not have good connections to other greenways, trails or destinations. An interconnected, regional, greenway trail network provides a range of benefits - transportation, economic, environmental, and health - that, collectively and individually, improve the overall quality of life for residents of the Roanoke Valley. The need to promote greater connectivity among greenways and other activity centers/destinations was identified as a key issue at the public input meetings. Increasing connectivity between the greenway and trail networks and the transportation and recreation infrastructure can be accomplished through the development of a variety of accommodations. These could be temporary measures until a greenway is completed or they may be the long-term plan. These accommodations could include: Sidewalks Paved shoulders Bike lanes Wide travel lanes Shared streets and roadways Roadways with "Share the Road" signs Path adjacent to roadway T rails or other routes Neighborhood streets Alleys Signage and pavement markings Spot improvements Connectivity between greenways could be improved by on-road way finding and signage. Street maintenance and signage are locality functions within the Cities of Roanoke and Salem and the Town of Vinton; in Roanoke County the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for road maintenance. Under VDOT's new policy for integrating bicycle and pedestrian accommodations, the local district has initiated efforts to pave shoulders, erect signs, and stripe lanes in ways that improve bicycle safety and use. This issue will need to be addressed not only through construction of greenways but also through better identification of user needs, greater coordination between departments in each locality, better signage, and improvements to road and sidewalk infrastructure. The Regional Commission's new Mobility Map is a first step, as it helps show the connectivity among greenway trails, bike lanes, and bus routes. 4.5.3 Greenway Signage and Information A key issue noted during the Update process was the need for additional information on existing greenways. Examples of ways to improve information include signage and route markers, information kiosks, web site information, and brochures at visitor centers. 4-8 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 4.5.3.1 Signage and Route Markers The public input process cited the need for additional signage and route markers along greenways to assist users. Confusion for users is often due to insufficient number of signs, but may also be due to a combination of factors such as insufficient size/height or placement of the signs or route markers. .. .... \' . . . I- , , . . .. . I J ;.~ r. . J ..l._ .... ~ ,I." '"'1 1 -' '.! Greenway signage across the Roanoke Valley varies considerably between different greenways as well as along individual routes. Signs are particularly important at greenway termini, when a greenway crosses roads or parking lots, or when a route changes from off- road to on-road. The photos above show the efforts to provide signage, pavement markings, and route markers along the Mill Mountain Greenway in '" the City of Roanoke. This greenway is at times off-road and at other times on sidewalks and streets. Although signage is adequate in some places, citizen comments have indicated that pavement markings and way finding posts are not always visible from a distance. A balance needs to be maintained with sensitivity to providing for user needs while limiting vertical signage that might detract from natural scenery and attractive landscapes. In addition to signage to assist in way finding, public input indicated the need for additional mileage markers, interpretive signs (cultural, historical), and environmental education. The need for increased consistency in greenway signage was also noted. A concern for the localities is cost control. Several departments have the ability to make metal-backed street signs themselves. Wooden or routed signs are usually more expensive. Within each locality signage design criteria need to be compatible with locality requirements, while meeting the user needs and recognizing the regional greenway network. 4.5.3.2Information Kiosk Kiosks are available downtown near the market, at Mill Mountain Star, at the Discovery Center, at Wolf Creek Greenway in Goode and Stonebridge Parks, at Stewarts Knob on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and at Fishburn Park. Ideally these should display mapping, contact information, Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .. :s c. l: "C l: III .. l: CIl E CIl :> '0 :> l: .~ l: :s E E o (.) ~ o:r 4-9 .. :s c. l: "C l: III .. l: CIl E CIl :> '0 :> l: .~ l: :s E E o (.) ~ o:r 4-10 interpretive information, and greenway descriptions. The kiosks could also promote greenway connections and educate the public on benefits of a greenway network. While several of the kiosks have been built by volunteers, localities have standards for signage and publications that volunteers may not be able to address. Maps and educational information for kiosks are items which require professional development and approval by the localities. .w ~- . ~).. ~ .. . . .~II \.._.~ l!~ ""'" I 4.5.3.3Web Sites and Brochures The Greenway Commission's web site is www.qreenways.orq.Maintenance of the site and posting of timely information has been sporadic. Each locality and the Regional Commission also post greenway information on their web sites. In 1998 the Greenway Commission developed a greenway brochure with maps and information on benefits, volunteering, and greenway history. (This was revised and reprinted in 2003.) In 2002 the Pathfinders developed a less expensive brochure for users with sketched maps and drawings. This is currently being updated. Brochures for individual greenways have occasionally been developed prior to ribbon cuttings, but there is no family of brochures for the greenways. The Greenway Commission recognizes that the Internet is currently the most important source of information for many people. Pathfinders for Greenways have obtained a donation to pay for redesigning the web site. After this is done, maintenance of the site by either staff or volunteers will be an on-going need. 4.5.4 Greenway Amenities The public has requested greenway amenities such as toilet facilities, trash receptacles, bike racks, water fountains, benches, and lighting. In the past the localities and Greenway Commission have focused on getting the trail built and have added amenities later as funds or donations became available. Amenities requiring infrastructure are more difficult to add than benches and trees. Flush toilets and water fountains which can be open year round require frost proof lines, which are often not available. Lighting requires conduit and operational funds. In the past the localities have opted not to provide lights because parks are closed at night. Ultimately, all amenities require maintenance, whether it is bi-weekly trash removal or biennial painting. Localities are challenged to provide amenities and pay operational costs of maintaining them. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 At this time the addition of amenities to greenways can be a piece meal process. Localities may be approached with donations, grants, Eagle Scout projects, requests, and suggestions. The localities and Greenway Commission need to work together to develop a process for utilizing donations, providing consistent facilities, utilizing energy and water free designs, and maintaining amenities. 4.5.5 Publicity and Promotion Citizens and elected officials recognize that the Roanoke Valley greenway program needs more publicity and promotion. Common complaints are that many people don't know about the greenways, it is hard to find information, it is hard to locate the greenways, and it is difficult to know when you are on a greenway. Improvement to signage, information, and the web site (See 4.5.3) will address part of this issue. Another component is that greenways could be used more frequently for special events such as races and walks and for fund raisers for monies to speed up greenway construction. 4.5.6 Sponsorships Citizens and corporations suggested sponsorships as a method by which they could be involved and provide funding for greenways. A neighborhood or civic group initially sponsored several greenways. Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail was initially a project of the Hanging Rock Battlefield and Railway Preservation Foundation. The Greater Raleigh Court Civic League has sponsored Murray Run Greenway. Sponsorships by corporations could be a method for providing capital funds for construction as well as annual maintenance monies. Other communities, such as Laguna, CA, recognize sponsors who provide funding for greenway maintenance with small signs along the trails. Corporations are also often willing to provide manpower of employees for special projects like clean-ups or plantings. Companies adjacent to greenways are particularly good candidates to be sponsors, as greenway users would recognize their contribution and proximity to the trail. Development of a regional "adopt-a-greenway" program has been difficult because of the localities' different approaches to liability, volunteerism, and risk management. The City of Roanoke has developed a Greenway Sponsorship program, which is utilized for adopting greenway sections. A similar system could be adapted to fit each jurisdiction's needs. The benefits include not only the manpower for minor maintenance like trash pick-up but also the ownership and watch functions that daily users can provide. 4.5.7 Economic Development Citizens and corporations have recognized the importance of greenways for economic development. In 2003-04 the Greenway Commission assisted with a state sponsored study of the economic impact of the Virginia Creeper, Washington & Old Dominion, and New River trails. This study confirmed that these trails are important economic generators for surrounding communities. The economic study by Dr. O'Hara (see 4.3) recognized trails as an important quality of life attraction for employees. Several corporate executives have been promoting greenways as important to their ability to attract employees and as a factor in their location in Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 4-11 .. :s c. l: "C l: III .. l: CIl E CIl :> '0 :> l: .~ l: :s E E o (.) ~ o:r .. :s c. l: "C l: III .. l: CIl E CIl :> '0 :> l: .~ l: :s E E o (.) ~ o:r 4-12 the Roanoke Valley. Real estate agents and developers have already recognized the value of greenways and trails, and use this asset in advertising. The Roanoke River Greenway in particular has potential to contribute to the economic vitality of the Riverside Centre and other industrial complexes. Other communities also see small business impacts once greenways of substantial length are built. 4.5.8 Trails on Other Public Lands Within the Valley there are federal, state and local lands which are managed for specific purposes and include trail networks. Many citizens voiced their need to be connected to these trail systems. Agency personnel expressed concern for recognition of their specific management direction. The Steering Committee recognized the following federal, state, and local trail networks as important destinations for greenway users. In response to public input and with consideration of agency concerns, these trails are included in this plan as existing networks which are destinations within the greenway network. These are described in more detail in Section 5. Federal: . Appalachian National Scenic Trail, managed for foot travel only . Blue Ridge Parkway, Chestnut Ridge Trail, managed for pedestrian and horse use, may be proposed for multiple use . Blue Ridge Parkway Horse Trail, managed for pedestrian and horse use . Jefferson and George Washington National Forest trails, managed for multiple use State: . Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Birding and Wildlife Trail, a mapped network of existing local and state park sites where birding and wildlife observation are available . Havens Wildlife Management Area trails and roads, managed for hunting and wildlife observation . Virginia's Explore Park trails, hiking and mountain biking . Poor Mountain Preserve, a Natural Heritage preserve, hiking trails Local: . Carvins Cove Natural Reserve trails, multiple use . Green Hill Park trails, multiple use . Mill Mountain Park trails, multiple use but hiking only on Star Trail . Spring Hollow Reservoir trails, not yet developed, proposed for multiple use Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 Within locality parks there are other trails providing on-site recreation opportunities. These are not included in the Greenway Plan unless they provide connections to destinations beyond the park. 4.5.9 Land Acquisition for Greenways Elected officials recognize land acquisition as the most sensitive issue for greenway development. The four localities own and operate the greenways. Because of the linear nature of greenways, many properties may be crossed. Some greenway easements have been donated and others proffered as part of rezonings. The City of Roanoke has acquired numerous properties for Lick Run, Mill Mountain, and Roanoke River Greenways. Roanoke River properties were bought in conjunction with the flood reduction project, where City Council has authorized condemnation if needed. Elected officials from other jurisdictions have expressed reluctance to consider using condemnation but are amenable to donation or purchase. The City of Salem acquired many properties along the river when installing the sewer line and is proceeding with acquisition of easements needed for Roanoke River Greenway. 4.5.10 Funding Construction costs for greenways have increased dramatically in the last five years and are expected to continue to do so. Costs vary depending on the trail surface and the terrain. Volunteers can build natural surface trails at minimal cost. Class B trails with cinder surface cost $40,000-$100,000/ mile. Paved greenways in urban areas have ranged from $150,000- $800,000/mile. Bridges increase those costs. The Roanoke River Greenway alone is projected to cost $30 million. Funding for the greenway program has come from a variety of sources. (See Section 2.4.6.) The Roanoke Valley has received at least one Transportation Enhancement grant every year since 1995; this funding requires a 20% match. At least one locality has received a Virginia Recreational Trails grant every year also; these also require match. The Greenway Commission has assisted the localities with submission of these applications. In 2000 the Greenway Commission requested that the localities provide capital funding every year to get the Roanoke River Greenway completed. The City of Roanoke responded by putting $200,000 per year in its capital funds for greenways every year starting in 2001, and it has set up a multi-year action plan for its greenway effort through 2010. In 1999 the Greenway Commission received a challenge grant of $100,000 from a private foundation for Roanoke River Greenway in Salem. With the help of Salem staff the Greenway Commission raised the matching funds, but that effort took a year. The Greenway Commission is not currently staffed or set up for fundraising activities and campaigns. During LandDesign's review of funding issues, it concluded that the program is overly dependent on Transportation Enhancement Funds. The consultant's recommendation was that private giving increase to 25% of costs and locality contributions to 50%. The consultant recommended obtaining funding from all four sources (federal, state, local, private) every year. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 4-13 .. :s c. l: "C l: III .. l: CIl E CIl :> '0 :> l: .~ l: :s E E o (.) ~ o:r .. :s c. l: "C l: III .. l: CIl E CIl :> '0 :> l: .~ l: :s E E o (.) ~ o:r 4-14 4.5.11 Staffing Roles and Responsibility When the greenway program began, the four localities' representatives to the steering committee were planning staff. With formation of the Greenway Commission, parks and planning staff became ex-officio members of the Greenway Commission. In the early years some projects were coordinated by locality staff, and, for others, the Greenway Commission, Greenway Coordinator, and Pathfinders were important players. Many times the roles were dictated by the source of funding for the project, with paved trails with larger budgets requiring involvement of a variety of staff while natural surfaced trails involved more volunteers. As greenways were built, it became clear that staff from a variety of departments needed to be involved and that ultimately the parks departments were responsible for maintenance and management. Today the City of Roanoke and Roanoke County each have park planners responsible for greenway planning within the parks departments to lead local project planning and construction management. Over the years the Greenway Coordinator has assumed different roles in projects, depending on the needs of the localities. Because the roles and responsibilities have evolved, there have been times when responsibilities were unclear. As part of this update the Greenway Commission and Regional Commission included an organizational analysis, which has been completed by the consultant, LandDesign. LandDesign has provided an outsider's perspective and has evaluated roles and responsibilities for the different partners. The recommendations of that analysis will need to be addressed further by the Greenway Commission and localities and may be further defined through revisions to the Intergovernmental Agreement. 4.5.12 Timeliness of Implementation Corporations and citizens have voiced concern about progress on greenways, particularly Roanoke River Greenway. The public wants to see Roanoke River Greenway completed within five years. To focus the valley's efforts and address this issue the Steering Committee developed priorities. (See Section 4.5.1.) In addition, the purpose of the organizational analysis was to improve efficiency. Efficient implementation requires a well defined project timeline, aggressive land acquisition, and continuous funding. Clear responsibilities and good coordination are needed to accomplish this. 4.5.13 Blueways The blueway group which approached the Greenway Commission in 2005 was actually looking for coordination of multiple activities along major streams and the river. While the term blueway could be interpreted to mean any stream or water body, it is generally used interchangeably with "water trail". (See Virginia Outdoors Plan, http://www.dcr.state.va.us.) Thus blueways are rivers and streams with sufficient depth and access to provide opportunity for water trails for canoeing and kayaking. Common blueway amenities and features include canoe and kayak access points, parking, route information on kiosks or maps, markers, toilet facilities, and outfitters for rentals and shuttles. The designated blueways closest to the Roanoke Valley are the New River Blueway, the James River Water Trail, and the Pigg River and Blackwater River Blueways in Franklin County. While the Greenway Commission and Steering Committee recognize the concerns of this group, they felt that the only opportunity in the valley for a blueway as a water trail is on Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 Roanoke River. Other activities on smaller streams such as monitoring, land use studies, and clean-ups are the purview of other organizations and agencies. Should the four localities choose to enlarge the scope of the Greenway Commission, it would require substantial changes in organizational structure and staffing. Currently, the Roanoke River has many of the amenities associated with blueways. Local governments maintain several public access points along the river, and a commercial outdoors store is adjacent to the river on Apperson Drive. Amenities at public access points vary, but generally include parking areas, launching points for canoes, kayaks, and light boats, and trash receptacles. Many of these access points are located at public parks with additional land-based amenities (picnic tables and shelters, playgrounds, restrooms, and water fountains) or are in close proximity to commercial establishments. Numerous bridges crossing the Roanoke River provide emergency access for water related search and rescue situations. Moreover, once completed, the Roanoke River Greenway would provide access along the entire length of a Roanoke River Blueway. Jl~~.~~~" . , " ~ " ~" , .. , -t-. t . -".. ..... , # .. o . , .IiJ1,.,. "-. () ,I . B3~ " ,1,.' ~ " .' . . .-....- ~ ~;\ 1 ............... ; . 4 .,. , ., ~ . i ; I~,;. I,!. t I ,/ Canoe access sign in Wasena Park. Stream flows and water levels in Roanoke River are sufficient for blueway activities for about half the year. Typically in the summer flows may drop to levels that are not conducive to paddling (e.g., sections may not be floatable or vessels may scrape bottom.) The river level can increase significantly following periods of moderate to heavy precipitation. Real-time stream flow data for the Roanoke River Basin is available at: http://waterdata. USqs.qov/va/nwis/currenU?tvpe=flow&qrou p kev=basin cd. While the Roanoke River flows unimpeded through much of the valley, obstacles do exist; which may require portage. Underwater utility lines may be crossed during high water but not low; low water bridges may be passed in low water but not high. Obstacles that always require portage are the ledge in Wasena Park, the two low water bridges in Smith Park, and Niagara Dam. The Niagara Dam portage is on the left side of the river and, at one-quarter mile long, is the most physically demanding. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 4-15 .. :s c. l: "C l: III .. l: CIl E CIl :> '0 :> l: .~ l: :s E E o (,,) ~ o:r .. :s c. l: "C l: III .. l: CIl E CIl :> '0 :> l: .~ l: :s E E o (.) ~ o:r 4-16 4.5.14 Design, Management, and Operations This issue encompasses a range of concerns raised by the public and staff about the way greenways are designed, managed and maintained. Examples are concerns about dogs, crime and security, emergency management, bicycle police patrols, dumping of trash, bicycle interaction with other users, maintenance, and budget. Design issues have been addressed over the years by using national standards, such as Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) to improve security in public areas and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials guidelines to consider design safety. While these guidelines have been considered in greenway design, staff may not know how well they are working. Users may, through experiences, recognize problem areas where accidents could happen prior to staff knowing. Thus, a loop of feedback from users and from staff who manage and maintain the greenways to those designing the greenways could provide for continual improvement. Other management issues may be ones that Park staff addresses frequently for other facilities. Many times design is influenced by available budget, and an acceptable solution may be built rather than the best solution. Staff charged with management of greenways need increases in budget to cover maintenance of new facilities as they are built. Interaction among departments is important, so that emergency management and police know where the greenways are and how to access them. Coordination among jurisdictions, within localities, and between citizens, volunteers, and staff is an on-going task which may require more attention. 4.6 Goals Since development of the 1995 Plan, public support for a regional greenway system has continued to grow. This is exhibited by the continued construction of trails and greenways over the last decade and responses from citizen surveys that show greenway development as a top priority issue for area residents. As greenway development has evolved over the past decade, so has recognition that the goals and objectives of the 1995 Plan must be modified to reflect implementation efforts to date and evolving needs and perceptions of the citizens and governments in the region. There is concern that the original 1995 Plan may have been too ambitious and that there has not been a focused effort to complete long sections of trail and connections between greenways. It is the goal of this Update to develop a more focused approach to implementation of the greenway system over the next ten years. The Update continues the previous 1995 Plan's goals to achieve a well connected transportation network that will satisfy recreational, health and fitness needs of the region's residents and to provide open spaces and buffers that will maintain and enhance the natural resources of the Valley. However, the Update also focuses efforts so that a base system of connected trails can be constructed in the near term (next five years). In this way a functional greenway system will be in place soon, while still allowing full completion of the system over time. This Update includes six goals to address the vision and issues raised through community involvement. These goals are essential to allow for construction of the base greenway system over the next five to ten years and provide for full construction over the longer term. The goals Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 are shown below, with the issues they address. Implementation strategies for these goals are in Section 6. Goals and Associated Issues I Issues to be addressed I Goals 1. Greenway Construction Complete a connected greenway network of trails to provide the multiple benefits of a greenway system, with focus on finishing Roanoke River Greenway. 2. Funding Increase greenway funding to meet the goals for trail construction and completion of the greenway network. 3. Land Acquisition Develop a land acquisition program that provides rights-of-way needed for greenway construction. 4. Community Outreach and Education Develop a community outreach and education program that provides information on greenway opportunities and benefits. 5. Organizational Structure Refine the organizational structure to effectively and efficiently implement the Update to the Conceptual Greenway Plan and manage the growing greenway system. 6. Greenway Management Manage the greenway network to meet user needs, provide a range of experiences in a secure environment, and protect the natural resources. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 Prioritization of routes (4.5.1) Connectivity between greenways (4.5.2) Greenway signage and information (4.5.3) Greenway amenities (4.5.4) Trails on other public lands (4.5.8) Blueways (4.5.13) Funding (4.5.10) Timeliness of implementation (4.5.12) Land acquisition for greenways (4.5.9) Timeliness of implementation (4.5.12) Greenway signage and information (4.5.3) Publicity and promotion (4.5.5) Economic development (4.5.7) Sponsorships (4.5.6) Staffing, roles and responsibilities (4.5.11) Design, management, and operations (4.5.14) Greenway signage and information (4.5.3) Sponsorships (4.5.6) Staffing, roles and responsibilities (4.5.11) 4-17 .. :s c. l: "C l: III .. l: CIl E CIl :> '0 :> l: .~ l: :s E E o (.) ~ o:r .. :s c. l: "C l: III .. l: CIl E CIl :> '0 :> l: .~ l: :s E E o (.) ~ o:r 4-18 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 o Greenway Network Prioritization of Greenways Priority #1 Roanoke River Greenway Priority #2 Greenways Priority #3 Greenways Priority #4 Greenways On-road Connections 5-1 5-1 5-4 5-8 5-23 5-26 5-32 5.0 GREENWAY NETWORK 5.1 Prioritization of Greenways The 1995 Plan recommended 51 greenway routes with each route labeled as either on-road or off-road on a map. In addition, it described six other routes not shown on the map. This Update focuses on the off-road routes and endorses the 2005 Bikeway Plan for on-road routes (Section 5.6). The Update includes 35 routes. In response to public input, the Steering Committee and each locality prioritized the off-road greenways and trails to provide more focus to implementation efforts. Priority #1 Route: The Roanoke River Greenway was identified as the most important greenway in the regional network. It will be the only #1 priority, in order to focus efforts on finishing it within five years. This greenway offers the longest route when finished, the most opportunity for economic development on adjacent lands, the greatest attraction for tourists, the most recreation and health benefit for residents, the most opportunity for special events such as marathons, the most opportunity for water based recreation such as canoeing and fishing, the most opportunity to enhance appreciation of environmental resources, and the most opportunity to be a regional asset. Roanoke River Greenway is the "backbone" of the greenway network. City of Roanoke Roanoke River Town of Vinton Roanoke River Priority #2 Routes: These are important regional projects, already underway, which could be finished in 5-10 years. They include five north-south routes connecting to Roanoke River Greenway and three destination sites with clusters of trails. These routes provide the major side corridors of the greenway network. Priority #2 Greenways City of Roanoke Roanoke County City of Salem Town of Vinton . Blue Ridge Parkway . Blue Ridge Parkway . Hanging Rock . Tinker Cr. Trails Trails Battlefield Greenway . Carvins Cove Trail . Hanging Rock Trail . Wolf Creek Network Battlefield Trail . Mason Creek Greenway . Lick Run Greenway . Lick Run Greenway Greenway . Mill MIn. Greenway . Mason Creek . Mill MIn. Park Trails Greenway . Tinker Creek . Tinker Cr. Greenway Greenwav . Wolf Cr. Greenway Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: !: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-1 Priority #3 Routes: These greenways are priorities within specific localities. These are important at the local level for enhancement of neighborhood values, economic development and public health. The goal is to finish these in 5-10 years. Most have already had some work done, such as planning or acquiring right-of-way. Some are neighborhood priorities. .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) Priority #3 Greenways City of Roanoke Roanoke County City of Salem Town of Vinton . Biomed Loop . Glade Creek . Glade Creek . Garden City Greenway Greenway Greenway . Mudlick Creek . Mudlick Creek/Garst . Gladetown Trail Greenway Mill Greenway . Murray Run Greenway . Read Mountain Trails . Neighborhood Connections Priority #4 Routes: These are other greenway projects to be addressed as opportunity and resources arise. Included in this group are several routes which have strong citizen support but no resources in terms of land or funding. Also included are clusters of trails on other public lands which help provide connectivity for the greenway network. Priority #4 Greenways City of Roanoke Roanoke County City of Salem Town of Vinton . Barnhardt . Appalachian Trail . Birding and . Birding and Creek . Back Cr. Greenway Wildlife Trail Wildlife Trail Greenway . Barnhardt Creek Greenway sites sites . Birding and . Birding and Wildlife Trail sites . Dry Creek Wildlife Trail . Carvin Cr. Greenway Greenway sites . Catawba Greenway . Gish Branch . Glade Creek . Explore Park Trails Greenway Greenway . Green Hill Pk. Trails . Havens Wildlife Mgt. Area Trails . Jefferson National Forest Trails . Long Ridge Trail . Masons Cove Greenway . Murray Run Greenway . Perimeter Trail . Poor Mountain Preserve Trails . Roanoke River Grwy Extensions . Spring Hollow Trails 5-2 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 On the map included with this Update the routes are listed and numbered in alphabetical order. The table below shows the numbering system, jurisdiction, and surface expected for each trail. Roanoke Valley Greenway Network PROJECT NAME Plan # Localities Priority Class Appalachian Trail* 1 Roanoke County 4 C Back Creek Greenway 2 Roanoke County 4 B-C Barnhardt Creek Greenway 3 Roanoke County, City of Roanoke 4 A-B-C B ioMed Loop 4 City of Roanoke 3 A B irdinq and Wildlife Trail Sites 5 All 4 A-B-C Blue Ridqe Parkway Trails* 6 Roanoke County, City of Roanoke 2 C Carvin Creek Greenway 7 Roanoke County 4 A-B Carvins Cove Trail Network 8 City of Roanoke 2 C Catawba Greenway 9 Roanoke County 4 B-C Dry Creek Greenway 10 Salem 4 A-B Explore P ark Trails 11 Roanoke County 4 B-C Garden CitvGreenwav(Garnand Branch) 12 City of Roanoke 3 A-B G ish Branch Greenway 13 Salem 4 B-C Glade Creek Greenway 14 Roanoke County, Vinton 3 A-B -C 14 C itv of Roanoke 4 A-B G ladetown Trail 15 Vinton 3 C Green Hill Park Trails 16 Roanoke County 4 B-C Hanaina Rock Battlefield Trail 17 Roanoke County, Salem 2 B-C Havens Wildlife Manaqement Area Trails+ 18 Roanoke County 4 C Jefferson National ForestTrails* 19 Roanoke County 4 C Lick Run G reenwav 20 City of Roanoke, Roanoke County 2 A Lonq R idqe Trail 21 Roanoke County 4 C Masons Cove Greenway 22 Roanoke County 4 B-C Mason Creek Greenwav 23 Salem, Roanoke County 2 A-B Mill Mountain Greenway 24 City of Roanoke 2 A Mill Mountain P ark Trails 25 City of Roanoke 2 C M udlick Creek Greenway (& Gars t Mill) 26 Roanoke C ountv, C itv of Roanoke 3 A-B Murray Run Greenway 27 Roanoke County 4 B-C 27 City of Roanoke 3 B-C PerimeterTrail 28 Roanoke & Botetourt Counties 4 C Poor Mountain Preserve Trails+ 29 Roanoke County 4 C Read Mountain Trails 30 Roanoke County 3 C Roanoke RiverGreenway 31 All 1 A-B-C Roanoke River Greenway Extensions 32 Franklin, Montqomery Counties 4 A-B -C S prina Hollow Trails 33 Roanoke County 4 C Tinker Creek Greenway 34 City of Roanoke, Roanoke County 2 A-B -C Wolf Creek Greenway 35 Roanoke County, Vinton 2 B *F ederall uris diction C la s s A = Paved with as phalt or concrete (S ee Section 2.4.2) +S tate Jurisdiction C la s s B = Crushed aqqreqate stone orwood chips Class C= Natural surface wood chips or crushed stone Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 5-3 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: !: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-4 5.2 Priority #1 Roanoke River Greenway, Map #31 Description The Roanoke River Greenway has always been considered the backbone of the regional greenway and trail network. This 30-mile bicycle/pedestrian path will be the major west-east greenway, making it possible to travel from western Roanoke County near Spring Hollow Reservoir through the City of Salem to the City of Roanoke, Town of Vinton, Blue Ridge Parkway and Explore Park. The greenway will provide linkages to neighborhoods, industrial facilities and business complexes, ten parks, three schools, two sport complexes, Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Montgomery and Franklin Counties. It will be a continuous route for non-motorized transportation where none currently exists. Connections to streets with bike lanes and to Masons Creek, Murray Run, Mill Mountain, Lick Run, Tinker Creek, and Wolf Creek greenways will permit travel north and south. Status Currently, three miles of Roanoke River Greenway are finished and open. One section is a half mile long near the Moyer Sports Complex in Salem. It was built in 2002 using private funds. A two and a half mile section is complete in the City of Roanoke, linking both Wasena and Smith Parks to the Rivers Edge Sports Complex and the Riverside Centre for Research and Technology. This was built using City monies and federal funds for the flood reduction project. Another two mile section is under construction in the City of Roanoke from the Waste Water Treatment Plant to Hamilton Terrace; completion is expected in 2007. A master plan for the western section of Roanoke River Greenway from Green Hill Park through Salem was completed in 1998; a plan for the City of Roanoke's section was completed in 2000; and one for the eastern section in Roanoke County and Vinton was completed in 2003. No master plan has been completed for the western section from Green Hill Park to the Montgomery County line. Engineering for the section in Green Hill Park in western Roanoke County is complete, and construction is anticipated in 2007. In Salem engineering is 80% complete. Construction there should start in FY 08. In the City of Roanoke the greenway is being built in conjunction with the flood reduction project. The first five miles will be finished in 2008. Right-of-way acquisition for the upstream section should begin in 2007 -08. No engineering or right-of-way work has been completed for the eastern section in Roanoke County. Benefits The Roanoke River Greenway has long been recognized in local, regional, and state plans as an important facility for the area. It is included in each locality's comprehensive plan, the regional greenway and open space plans, and the Virginia Outdoors Plan. The Roanoke River Greenway is a multi-faceted project. All of the master plans include canoe launches, providing access to a river once used for bateau travel. The greenway plans also include historic and Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 environmental interpretive signage, landscaping, mitigation of runoff into the river, and establishment of riparian buffers. This project will provide transportation, safety, health, environmental, and economic benefits to the valley, thus improving total quality of life in the region. The trail is often used for races and fundraising walks and runs. Greenways and trails in other areas have attracted significant tourism business, and the Roanoke River Greenway is expected to be a similar attraction. Challenges A big challenge in completion of Roanoke River Greenway is acquisition of rights-of-way. Local elected officials are reluctant to use condemnation, and approximately two-thirds of the corridor is in private ownership. There are two sections where the north and south side of the river are in different jurisdictions. Officials in the City of Roanoke are willing to justify the acquisition in conjunction with the flood reduction project and are moving forward with both the acquisition and design processes. A second challenge is the proximity of the railroad to the river. In many places the rail bed drops straight into the river, and often there is a railroad track on both sides of the river. Crossing the tracks and being within the rail right-of-way are both safety concerns for Norfolk Southern. Further dialogue between the localities, the Greenway Commission and Norfolk Southern is needed. Other challenges include flooding and topography, such as cliffs. Funding is a critical issue for the jurisdictions. While grants have been received every year, additional sources of revenue and innovative funding methods are needed. Next Steps For several years there have been suggestions that the Roanoke River be designated a blueway. The Draft 2007 Virginia Outdoors Plan recommends development of the Roanoke River Greenway and Canoe Trail. For approximately half the year the river through the Roanoke Valley has sufficient flow for floating as a water trail. Each of the localities has existing and planned facilities for canoers, kayakers, and fishermen. Should the four localities choose to expand the scope and role of the Greenway Commission to include other blueway functions, this change would require action by the localities and changes in organizational structure and staffing. Completion of the Roanoke River Greenway is strongly supported. The table below proposes a schedule needed to complete the greenway in the next five years. Each locality is responsible for finishing its section. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: !: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-5 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) Proposed Schedule for Roanoke River Greenway Completion Previous Work 2011 Roanoke County Montgomery Co. -Green Hill Green Hill Park-Diu uids Lane Salem Diuguids Lane-Mill Lane Mill Lane-Moyer Complex Mo er Com lex-Roanoke Ci Line City of Roanoke Salem City Line-Memorial Ave. Memorial Avenue-W asena Park Wasena P ark-P iedmont Park Piedmont P ark-9th Street 9th S treet-WWTP JB rownlee Brownlee-Golden Park-City line B rid e to Tinker Creek Roanoke County/fown of Vinton Roanoke City line-Blue Ridqe parkwaYl2002 Blue Rid e Parkwa to Franklin Co. 2002 + 119981 2006 ~ J~ 1998~ 1998j 1998' 2006 2006 2000 2000: 2000 2000' 2001-05 2002-04 2000: 2001-05 2Q,Q2;.O~20Q6::OZ 2000 2000~ n ~ n Right-of-way Acquisition Cons tructi on Costs The table below shows the projected cost and funds needed to complete Roanoke River Greenway. Construction, Preliminary Contingency, Length Engineering and Cormitll!d Section in Miles and Pemits Right-of"'^"Y Administration Total Cost Funding Funding Needed County of Roanoke - Western Section S prino Hollow Reservoir to Green Hill Park 7.2 $ 567,420 $ 540,000 $ 5,843,475 $ 6950 895 $ - $ 6,9311115 Green Hill Park to Diuouids Lane 0.9 $ 26,600 $ - $ 372,100 $ 398,700 $ 398,700 $ - Cilv of Salem-Western Section Diuauids Lane to Roanoke line 5.8 $ 167 590 $ 262,500 $ 1 932,870 $ 2,362,960 $ 1,430400 $ 932.!lill Cilv of Roanoke - Central Section Phase II -Salern to Mernorial 4.5 ACOE $ 1 830,000 $ 3,400000 $ 5 230,000 $ 3,530,000 $ 1.JOOlXlll Memorial to Wasena 0.5 $ 87800 $ - $ 679 800 $ 767 600 $ 575000 $ 192,WO Phase I -Wasena to 13th Street 5.0 Cornplete $ 1 830,000 $ 5,700,000 $ 7 530,000 $ 7,530,000 $ - 13th S t. to Tinker Creek G reen""v 1.1 $ 278 600 $ 100 000 $ 1 675 700 2 054 300 $ 394 000 $ l.tm:llll County of RoanokeJr 0\M1 of VinlDn Waste\W.ter Treat. Plant to Franklin Co. 5.9 $ 382 980 $ 330000 $ 3 978 525 4,Wl,!iI!: $ 44,!Bl $ 4,646,525 Total 30.9 ;; 472 Jro I;; 4l122!iXl ;; 13.lRl6iO ;; 29.!B'i!Bl ;; 13.!m.lBl ;; lfilH2lBl 5-6 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: !: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-7 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-8 5.3 Priority #2 Greenways 5.3.1 Blue Ridge Parkway Trails, Map #6 Description The Blue Ridge Parkway, a National Park, is a 469-mile recreational motor road through Virginia and North Carolina connecting Shenandoah and Great Smoky National Parks. The Parkway is a popular on-road cycling route for recreational cyclists, in part due to its limited access and lower traffic levels when compared to most community streets and highways. The Parkway traverses southern Roanoke County from MP 105 near US 460 to MP 136 near Adney Gap. The Parkway has several trail systems in the Roanoke Valley: 1) the six mile Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail around Roanoke Mountain Campground, 2) the 13 mile horse trail paralleling the Parkway from US 220 to Stewarts Knob, 3) the one mile Roanoke River Trail from the overlook to the river, and 4) the half mile Buck Mountain Trail from the parking area to an overlook. Status In 2001 the Greenway Commission and the Blue Ridge Parkway signed a General Agreement allowing the Commission to assist with trail planning, mapping, and rehabilitation of Parkway trails. This agreement allowed the Commission to facilitate volunteer assistance in reconstructing and maintaining Parkway trails under the direction of Parkway staff. In 2002 the Greenway Commission, Parkway staff, and National Park Service staff from the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program began a process of training, inventory and assessment of the Parkway trail system from MP 121 (US 220) to MP 110 (Stewart's Knob). This process involved a 25 member team of trail professionals and resource management staff working to develop a trail plan, with the final draft completed in January 2004. The plan recognized greenway connections at Mill Mountain, Roanoke River, and Wolf Creek Greenways and recommended construction of several new trail sections, as well as extensive trail rehabilitation. The plan made specific recommendations on the feasibility of developing a shared-use trail network, linking the Parkway, Greenway, and Mill Mountain trails. Shared use sections were to ROANOKE VALLEY TRAILS -.........,......-.... ~'7if:E; 1_~...;:~j'.~~~H ............-... Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 allow mountain bicycles as well as horses and hikers. A categorical exclusion environmental document was completed documenting impacts of the trail work. The Blue Ridge Parkway planned to incorporate the plan into its new General Management Plan, but the GMP was never completed. In fall of 2004, the Greenway Commission, working with Parkway staff and using a $43,250 Virginia Recreational Trails grant, hired a professional trail contractor to relocate the sections of Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail which were considered irreparable. In addition, Pathfinders for Greenways worked with a variety of groups to rehabilitate damaged trail sections, establish campground connections, maintain all sections and thus complete the plan's vision for the loop. The Greenway Commission bought and installed interpretive signs showing the Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail. In 2005 the Parkway completed a Multi-Use Path Feasibility Study for the entire Parkway, looking at the feasibility of having an off-road bicycling path. In January 2006 the Parkway held a public meeting in the Roanoke Valley to discuss bicycling issues and illegal use of the trail system. This meeting launched a new trail planning process. Staff have mapped and documented the official and social trails and access points. A charette was held in January 2007 for representative users to discuss staff recommendations. The 2004 Roanoke Valley, Blue Ridge Parkway Trail Plan, the 2005 Blue Ridge Parkway Multi-Use Path Feasibility Study, and the current proposals are available on-line under Blue Ridge Parkway at http://parkplanninq.nps.qov . Benefits The Parkway trails provide many loop connections between Roanoke Valley greenways. Completion of the Parkway system would greatly enhance the local network. It would also give the Parkway trail attractions in the Roanoke region and much needed assistance with trail construction and maintenance. Challenges The biggest challenge in completing the Parkway trail system is providing a bridge across the river for trail users. Next Steps The Parkway hopes to have a public input meeting about its trail proposals in summer of 2007. The new recommendations include the greenway connections and a new trail from Buck Mountain overlook to Back Creek Greenway, as well as a new trail on Stewart's Knob. The Parkway is looking to Greenway volunteers for completion of the trail work. The uses allowed on each trail are not finalized. No funding is available at this time for the trail work. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: !: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-9 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-10 5.3.2 Carvins Cove Natural Reserve's Trail Network, Map #8 Description The Carvins Cove Natural Reserve is a 12,700-acre municipal park protecting the watershed of Carvins Cove Reservoir. The Cove is located in Roanoke and Botetourt counties, 7 miles from downtown Roanoke and 4 miles from Interstate 81. The reservoir is fed by springs and creeks within the Reserve as well as by tunnels from Catawba and Tinker Creeks. When the Western Virginia Water Authority (WVWA) was formed in 2004, the City gave the reservoir and lands below the 1,200-foot contour to WVWA to be managed as one of the valley's major water sources. The remaining Reserve lands above 1,200' were retained by the City and are managed by the Parks and Recreation Department. Carvins Cove is the largest municipally owned park east of the Mississippi River and the second largest municipal park in the country. The Appalachian Trail (AT) follows the ridge above Carvins Cove for fifteen miles from McAfee Knob to Tinker Cliffs and Tinker Mountain. This is one of the most photographed sections of the AT. In 1998 the National Park Service paid the City for a permanent easement for the Trail. This funding allowed the City to develop the Carvins Cove Land Use Plan, adopted by Council in 2000. The Land Use Plan recognized the many recreational activities at the Cove, including fishing, boating, bird watching, picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Carvins Cove Natural Reserve can be accessed from three public roads: . Reservoir Road near Hollins, known as "the boat landing" . Carvins Cove Road, Route 740 off of Route 311, known as "Bennett Springs" . Timberview Road At the Reservoir Road entrance there is a large parking lot, picnic area, fishing pier, restrooms, and office. On Carvins Cove Road there is a parking lot and trailhead located a mile from the Bennett Springs gate. At Timberview Road there are no facilities, but bicyclists can access trails if they approach from Timberview. Status The 1995 Plan shows five greenway routes in the vicinity of the Cove. They are: . Appalachian Trail (AT) . Route to Appalachian Trail . Carvins Creek . Horse Pen Branch . Timberview Road There are 23 trails within the Reserve now, most of them open to hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. There are two trails within the Cove which provide connection to the AT. One is Sawmill Branch Trail near Riley's Loop and the other is near the boat launch; these are open to hikers only. This Plan incorporates the entire Carvins Cove trail network into the greenway system. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 When the City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department was given responsibilities at the Cove in 2004, it began to assess management of the trail network. Mountain biking had increased dramatically, and the internet had made information about the Cove trails widely available. In 2005 the Parks and Recreation Department obtained a Virginia Recreational Trails grant to begin assessment of trail conditions and relocation of trails that were not sustainable. In 2006 the City hired Trail Solutions to provide an assessment of seven miles of the trail network and make recommendations on sustainable locations. In fall of 2006 Trail Solutions installed two of the recommended trail relocations. Volunteers have provided finish work on those trails. In the two years since an on-line database was established, volunteers have provided 9000+ hours in trail work at the Cove. Benefits The Carvins Cove trail network provides a premier natural area as a destination site for greenway users, as well as for tourists of all trail persuasions. Completion of greenway connections to the Cove would allow local users to ride to the Reserve and would enhance connectivity to other parks and public lands. The Cove has the potential to become a national destination for naturalists, mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrians. Next Steps The City is currently developing a @v......_ Carvins Cove Natural Reserve Management Plan, which will provide further direction on development and management of the entire Cove. As part of the management plan, the City will develop a trails assessment, which will address not only existing trails but also any future trail needs. The assessment will address sustainability of existing trails and recommend retirement or relocation of any trail negatively affecting water quality. Challenges Currently, Carvins Cove is in a pristine state with a large system of multi-use trails cared for by dedicated volunteers. A resource and recreational management plan is needed to ensure long-term sustainability of the natural resources at the Reserve. Carvins Cove Trail System ..... r". -ioM .-- ..-.- : ::::~ : =-::... .-. rr=~ '''1'-_ ~.=.-- .....-- ....--- -.- ::-==. 11.-.nII_ ftJ__." ~~-- TRAL l.J'I,.oLDC.~ 0..... C1- C --.....,. 0..... Additional information on Carvins Cove is available from the City of Roanoke's Parks and Recreation Department at http://www.roanokeva.qov . Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: !: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-11 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-12 5.3.3 Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail, Map #17 Description Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail is the only rail-trail project in the Roanoke Valley. It is a portion of Mason Creek Greenway, 1.7 miles long, along a rail bed donated by Norfolk and Southern. The project was initiated by the Hanging Rock Battlefield and Railway Preservation Foundation, supported by the City of Salem and Roanoke County. The railroad right-of-way was donated to the Foundation and then !-- from it to the localities. Other donations included land owned by the United Daughters of the Confederacy and easements from the Hinchee family. This is a joint project between the City of Salem and Roanoke County, funded under the Enhancement program in 1995, 1997, and 2004. The greenway includes many signs explaining the history of the Civil War battle and of the Catawba Branch rail line. Natural features include the Hanging Rock, Mason Creek, Buzzards Roost, and Route 311 scenic byway. The Battle of Hanging Rock is commemorated on a stone obelisk, and a statue of a Confederate officer has been relocated to the north parking lot. The greenway is listed on Virginia's Civil War t'-.....-:;.... ~ Trails map of the Shenandoah Valley and --' on the western Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail Guide. The conversion of the rail line to a bicycle/pedestrian trail has provided opportunities not only for tourists studying Civil War history or looking for birds, but also for residents and business employees using the corridor for transportation to work, stores and government offices. The trail is used at all hours of the day by people wanting a pleasant path on which to exercise and enjoy the scenic and historic area. The current facilities on Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail are a northern parking lot with historic information and exhibits, shared parking facilities at the Orange Market and at the southern terminus of the trail, numerous interpretive signs about the Battle of Hanging Rock and the railroad corridor, bike racks, a renovated trestle bridge, and wildflower plantings along the trail. ~~:-\.. ~~ l~::~~~ o,;;::y .:) ... '- ocld1'"' e (1' I =. I oti.!.: K ' -"','1 ':::;;; - ~.r,,' 1 J.~ ~#~ 'L\_- ,: ",1 ..,'" L~'~ . ~ fB-:"i ~it ~ ~:~ ~.. , ~~.? '141 I.. _ .... ~~ ~"\\~ 1 I "'- 00; ... --;.. .Z 'j; ~..-;..~ "8'''1, r ::: -.: .~"~-~' ~ j -~" ~:f. ~,~ \'.i:.r' ,~ ~,o;.- ! ~I ~- I , ~ o \'l. "'; 'J ~. :;JI Ii "r. ~ .-- -, ... I fl~. M1~.~~' --, ,.1 ...:1 . J I ~ .. II _ j II I 1 1'" 'l L I II , '"" ';;"'-.. l' I II B~~lt ! 'iHr r 11 ';"J ~_.........:.~JL 0to ~.; I ~i*,~ ,1 ~1-~'" I ~ rJ r. ... Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 Status A bridge connection is still needed to connect the northern parking lot to the Orange Market section of trail. Plans include a 100' free span bridge across Masons Creek, a 150' ADA compliant ramp from the bridge on the north side, and a tie-in to the existing trail on the Orange Market side. Funding has been awarded under the Enhancement program and over $1000 has been donated to Pathfinders for this bridge. Benefits This greenway has been an attraction for tourists, particularly those interested in the Civil War. The Civil War Roundtable at Virginia Tech often sponsors field trips to this site, which is the closest battlefield to the Blacksburg. With easy access to Interstate 81, tourists are most apt to be introduced to the Valley's greenway network at this trail. Challenges In addition to the challenge of completing the bridge across Mason Creek, managers have the opportunity to expand interpretive facilities along the trail by renovation of the coal tipple. Such a renovation is unfunded at this time. Next Steps Roanoke County received an updated Enhancement grant agreement from VDOT in 2007. The County is proceeding with design and construction of the bridge. Completion is expected in 2009. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: !: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-13 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-14 5.3.4 Lick Run Greenway, Map #20 Description Lick Run is a tributary of Tinker Creek, starting beyond Countryside Golf Course and running to downtown Roanoke. The creek has water year round and is one of the major drainages in the valley, contributing to flooding downtown during heavy rains. The 1928 Comprehensive Plan for Roanoke depicted a green corridor along this creek, thus recognizing its importance to the green infrastructure of the valley. Status Construction of Lick Run Greenway was initiated as part of the interchange at Valley View Extension. When the interchange was built, the Greenway Commission and City of Roanoke recognized that there was an opportunity to provide pedestrian and bicycle facilities to cross 1- 581. The consulting firm of Whitesell Orrison, working with the Greenway Commission, completed a feasibility study for the greenway from there to downtown, and the City was able to fund construction of the greenway with the interchange, which opened in 1999. The next section of Lick Run Greenway, was from the Valley View interchange to Court Street. This area historically was part of the Watts Plantation, the largest farm operation in antebellum Roanoke. Until the early 1900's it was known as "the Barrens," open land originally cleared by Native Americans for hunting. White oaks on the property are several hundred years old. The land was donated to the Western Virginia Land Trust until the trail was completed and then was passed on to the City. Funding for the construction was from multiple sources including Virginia Recreational Trails grant, Strategic Regional Alliance funds, City monies, Roanoke County in-kind services, private donations, and land donations. This section of the greenway opened in 2002. The third section of Lick Run from Court Street to the Hotel Roanoke was developed by the City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department and opened in 2006. This portion connects several northwest neighborhoods including Historic Gainsboro, three schools, two parks, two fitness facilities, the Civic Center, Hotel Roanoke, and the Visitor Center. Funding came from Transportation Enhancement grants, the City, and Community Development Block Grant funds. The three miles of greenway built to date are paved. Phase II of Lick Run Greenway will run from 19th Street, past Fairland Lake, to William Fleming High School and Countryside Golf Course, and then to Peters Creek Road for a connection to Roanoke County's multi-generational fitness center at Valleypointe Business Park and Northside High School. No plans for this phase have been developed. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 Benefits Lick Run Greenway is a crucial greenway in terms of transportation from downtown Roanoke to northern parts of the valley. It provides a free exercise and recreation facility in a section of the City which has historically been underserved medically and which has had high risk for health and obesity problems. It also is important in terms of green infrastructure. Protection of riparian buffers along this perennial stream helps reduce runoff and thus ftooding in downtown. The wooded linear trail linking multiple parks provides a beautiful setting with unusual habitat for an urban area. Challenges No plans for the next phase of the greenway have been developed, but there are unique opportunities for inclusion of the greenway during development of properties currently in open space. Next Steps The City of Roanoke should consider including Lick Run Greenway, phase II, in plans for development of Countryside Golf Course and William Fleming High School. Likewise, Roanoke County should consider development of Lick Run Greenway to provide access to the proposed multi-generational center. T'-~-'L.:!!-~~~I \~~i? II.JC-:I~Ul~LII~~L -J~" ;}~ ~. ~1 ~ ". ~ :0.- ~::,Lj~Q~~ ~. 'If'1Io: '. I~ ..~ ........l::- - -U' """'=-" -.~ mr ' C'a,-= ~ .,., , '.,.. <> ~ ~, , ~ fr -~ -----.~ _~"'- I ....01, ,j~ :I'~ "~~ 1. 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I~.~'-- ~~ ~1:?~r II!'~ ""'i (~~~ ..._ ..-:;; ~~-1+~~ ~.>r ~...~"'~, ""'\ .~~t..~ ~ \.~~~~I ,,; ,,,,,,~ ..,tJ:~~" Lick Run Greenway Map Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: !: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-15 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-16 5.3.5 Mason Creek Greenway, Map #23 Description Mason Creek begins in the Masons Cove area of Roanoke County and runs into the Roanoke River across from the Salem industrial park at Cook Drive near Apperson Drive. Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail is a portion of Mason Creek Greenway. Upstream from Hanging Rock the greenway is in Roanoke County and could be extended to provide connections to Carvins Cove Road, Masons Cove, and thus over the mountain to Catawba Valley and Hospital. Downstream from Hanging Rock Trail, the creek is in Salem. It parallels Kesler Mill Road to Main Street, flows behind Lakeside Shopping center, under Rt. 419, past the General Electric plant and Arnold Burton Vocational School, to Roanoke River near Apperson Drive. Employees at General Electric are particularly interested in having this greenway built to provide connections for them back to Hanging Rock Trail. Status In 2004 this greenway was awarded $994,400 in funding through the Scenic Byway portion of the federal Omnibus bill. Benefits Completion of this greenway from Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail to Roanoke River Greenway will provide an important north-south connection from the river to Carvins Cove, Havens Wildlife Management Area, the Jefferson National Forest, the Appalachian Trail, and north County neighborhoods. There are numerous businesses and commercial areas along the route, and thus the greenway could be important for access to these employment areas, as a health and fitness facility for these businesses, and as a quality of life attraction that facilitates retention of a talented work force. Because of the linkage to Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail, this greenway has great potential as a destination site for tourists, who might then bike or run on to Roanoke River Greenway. Challenges There is little right-of-way available at this time, but much of the corridor is in commercial and industrial areas where businesses might be willing to provide an easement. Next Steps The City of Salem should consider appointing a project manager to work with VDOT on the funding and to lead project design and implementation. The Greenway Commission could assist Salem with field work and contacts with businesses and landowners. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 5.3.6 Mill Mountain Greenway, Map #24 Description The Mill Mountain Greenway was selected in 1996 to be the Roanoke Valley's pilot project. The original plans envisioned the greenway trail connecting from the market downtown to Mill Mountain Park and out to Explore Park, via the Blue Ridge Parkway. Status The City of Roanoke was awarded two Transportation Enhancement grants, totaling $390,000, to build the project and included $250,000 in a bond referendum. Right-of-way issues necessitated modifications in the alignment. The existing section, 2.5 miles long, begins in Elmwood Park, parallels Williamson Road through the railroad district, crosses Walnut Street bridge and follows the Roanoke River to Piedmont Park. Trail users then follow sidewalks and streets to reach the rugged terrain of Mill Mountain, following historic Prospect Road, the old road up the mountain. The greenway passes under the old Toll House and utilizes the unique switchback bridge. The greenway reaches the top of the mountain at the Discovery Center, where park pathways link to both the Mill Mountain Star and the trail system of the mountain. The greenway opened in 2003 in a joint dedication with the western phase of the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail. a I' 6 Downtown Roanoke IlOO d ~~,:. .. ~/fJI 1- ~1. ~U'I " .. In order to fulfill the initial vision of tying the market to Explore Park, the Greenway Commission has worked with the City and the Blue Ridge Parkway to link the off-road trails of Mill Mountain to the Parkway trail network. Pathfinders for Greenways has been instrumental In completing the rehabilitation of the Parkway's Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail and in construction of Ridgeline Trail to connect Chestnut Ridge to the Discovery Center. In addition, in 1999 Pathfinders worked with the Mill Mountain Advisory Board Trail Committee to construct the Star Trail, a hiking connection from the Star to a parking lot on Riverland Road across from the AEP substation. When the Roanoke River Greenway is completed, the Star Trail will be an even more important link, providing a loop with Mill Mountain Greenway and Roanoke River Greenway. m Benefits This greenway provides an important connection from downtown to the northern section of the Riverside Centre for Research and Technology, Roanoke River Greenway, Mill Mountain Park and Star, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: !: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-17 Challenges Because of its urban location, this greenway has off-road and on-road sections. Clear signage for users, as well as for adjacent motorists, is important. Users continue to say that the wayfinding needs to be improved. Further wayfinding identification should be considered to create fluid connectivity between Mill Mountain :jl and Lick Run Greenways through downtown s. Roanoke. .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) Next Steps The City Parks and Recreation Department will be coordinating with other departments and with Downtown Roanoke, Inc. to develop wayfinding that connects the Lick Run and Mill Mountain trail opportunities. 5-18 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 5.3.7 Mill Mountain Park Trails, Map #25 Description Mill Mountain Park is a 600-acre park managed by Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department. It has historically attracted recreational use and many of the trails are shown on 50-year old maps. Status In 2006 Roanoke City Council adopted the Mill Mountain Park Management Plan, developed by the Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department. This plan addressed management of trails in the park. A few trails on the mountain are open to hikers only, but most are available also for mountain biking and equestrian use. The trail network connects the park to Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail, managed by the Blue Ridge Parkway, to Fern Park and Piedmont Park, and to Riverland, south Roanoke, and Garden City neighborhoods. When Roanoke River Greenway is complete, the trail network will be extended to connect to Mill Mountain. Pathfinders for Greenways has helped build many of the park trails and recruit volunteers for trail work. ~d - In"" 01IJ, ~ ~,fr.oHilc:t.Bdi.1t _ ~r"'M_ --- Ball.d ltu MuJu...c::. - 5bnti ~:lIJ .~ tl A OrI,I!c:aJMill~ Tt.ast*m Benefits The Mill Mountain Park trails provide a wonderful, wooded network of natural surface trails within walking distance of numerous City neighborhoods. These trails also provide an attraction for tourists coming from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Challenges Park staff face the typical challenges of managing a wooded park and trail network in an urban area. These challenges include restricting illegal uses, such as all terrain vehicles, camping, and fires, managing user conflicts, educating inexperienced users, managing resources such as control of invasive species, protecting resources like trees and wildlife, and maintaining facilities. Next Steps Park staff is working with volunteers to complete construction of the trail network. Wayfinding will be developed, so that all trails are well marked, with directional signs at intersections. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: !: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-19 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-20 5.3.8 Tinker Creek Greenway, Map #34 Description The Tinker Creek corridor is one of the most historic in the valley. The creek has its headwaters in Botetourt County and is fed by Carvins Creek, Lick Run, and Glade Creek. It is one of the few urban trout streams in the east and connects seven parks and three golf courses. Historic resources include the Great Wagon or Carolina Road, Monterey, Bell Mont, numerous other historic buildings, and remains of mills near the creek. Status In spring 2000 a conceptual plan for an 11-mile Tinker Creek Greenway was completed, for the City of Roanoke, with assistance from Virginia Tech. This plan inventoried natural and cultural resources and land uses, explored alternative trail locations, and included a public input meeting with landowners and neighbors. The plan recognized that beyond Mountain View School right-of-way would become more problematic. Thus a connection from Tinker Creek to Carvins Creek near LaMarre Drive was proposed, allowing utilization of Hollins University properties to reach Carvins Cove. The first mile of Tinker Creek Greenway was built in the City of Roanoke along a utility corridor, opening in January 2003. There are connections to southeast via Kenwood Boulevard and to Fallon Park. Parking lots on Dale Avenue, Wise Avenue and Fallon Park provide ample access. The City has done extensive riparian planting within the corridor. Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded funding to begin design of a bridge to cross the river and tie Tinker Creek Greenway to Roanoke River Greenway. In Roanoke County, right-of-way for the greenway was dedicated at Villages of Tinker Creek, and Hollins has included the greenway in its master plan. Further engineering and right-of-way acquisition for other sections have not been initiated. Benefits When Tinker Creek Greenway is completed, it will provide a direct linkage from Roanoke River Greenway to Carvins Cove trail network. It will also attract significant tourism traffic because of its historic resources. Challenges Significant challenges include right-of-way acquisition and location of the trail along 13th Street, where the road is adjacent to the creek. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 Next Steps Several willing landowners, such as Hollins University and Community School, have stepped forward in support of this greenway, and development of a partnership should be explored. Ideally, a more detailed master plan of the greenway would be created to specifically address acquisition, corridor design, and multi-year capital outlay. 5.3.9 Wolf Creek Greenway, Map #35 Description This greenway corridor parallels Wolf Creek from the Blue Ridge Parkway to Roanoke River. The creek is the boundary between the Town of Vinton and Roanoke County. Development of this greenway as a joint project was initiated early in the greenway program because of the availability of land within parks, along sewer corridors, and next to Vinton's well fields. Status The section of the greenway in Vinton from Hardy Road to Washington Avenue was completed in 1999 using Virginia Recreational Trails Grant funds. The 80' bridge crossing the creek was built by volunteers, and the ribbon cutting for the trail was incorporated into the first Governor's Conference for Greenways and Trails. Vinton has continued to utilize volunteers for greenway maintenance and enhancement, with the addition of flower beds, kiosks, benches, additional parking, and a Police fitness course. In 2001 Hardy Road was widened from two lanes to five, and bicycle lanes and sidewalks were included with connection to the greenway. Extensions from Hardy road south to Vinton Business Center and down the creek to Roanoke River Greenway are options in the future. Roanoke County's section of the greenway was initiated by an Eagle Scout as a trail project in 1995. The County obtained a Virginia Recreational Trails Grant to upgrade the trail to greenway standards from Stonebridge Park to Goode Park. Improvements included an aggregate stone surface, culverts and bridges at stream crossings, benches, and a trail shelter. Volunteers have helped with construction of two bridges, two kiosks, bluebird boxes, tree identification signs and a seating area for William Byrd classes. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: !: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-21 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) The third section of the greenway to be built is between Stonebridge Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The County installed the section from Stone bridge Park to Mountain View Road in 2005. A right-of-way from Mountain View Road to the Blue Ridge Parkway was donated when the sewer line was installed across the Gross Farm in 1996. In 2006 construction began on improvements to Mountain View Road. The greenway will be able to go under the new road and the road itself will include bike lanes. The extension of the trail from Mountain View Road to the Blue Ridge Parkway was completed in 2006, but will not open until the road is completed. ~_ __ r:' ....~il sj'"e R'1dg:;-p.....~~ .:JI J a;liw/lY. t;'" .. j ~~==- . j~.~f ,,~I' = ~ l~ ._..~1.':;; , iJ ~~jf 4;:-, " \J ...~ "", I ..,J;," .,{;'j ': I ;,$." "F;- ~ . ~...."9" J1., ,t WIUlam BY~ _Ij ~~ ,,0-'1' _'I Sellools;' -: I ~ ~<f .I~ ~ ~ :"II ~,....~'.. c~_.....j,li;o' l --~~.: ~ '1:~ --~~ -:.: ~ .~ r--=- i2":"o, ,.ll~..::.....f}.cIi' ,'i ::O'J r-l~/r ~f}"~" ~~ ~,.. - Cllndill '1 ~ ....').. ~. _ . =~]'~' IJ S~:I"" ~' ~./ -:o~;;;; ... .,rJ ,~ r j\ ,\;:i.o:.. 1-"' ~ 11 fi -::;. '10;.-.... ~, :; ~ '=:-1'-;" ... (j ~ ~I V"" ,,.....-. f", l 'J II IJ4 . " ~J'",,~.....j .. -9qf...~~, " in I ~ -... Benefits Wolf Creek Greenway provides a well used connection in Vinton and Roanoke County neighborhoods. Many senior citizens, William Byrd students, and residents from local subdivisions as well as i! the neighboring county use the trail. With completion to the Parkway, Wolf Creek Greenway will offer many extended loops. r Next Steps Plans for extension of the greenway to Vinton Business Center and to Roanoke River should be developed before right-of-way acquisition can be initiated. 5-22 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 5.4 Priority #3 Greenways 5.4.1 The BioMed Loop, Map #4 This corridor recognizes potential loops utilizing Lick Run Greenway, the Railwalk, Mill Mountain Greenway, Roanoke River Greenway, and Tinker Creek Greenway. "BioMed" is the colloquial name given to the area along Reserve Avenue and Jefferson Street where the Riverside Centre for Research and Technology is being developed. 5.4.2 Garden City Greenway, Map #12 The Garden City Greenway corridor follows Garnand Branch from the Roanoke River near the AEP substation to Garden City Elementary School. Several properties have been purchased with flood mitigation funds and are now being managed by the City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department. This greenway could provide connections from Roanoke River Greenway through the neighborhood to the trail networks of Mill Mountain Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway, as included in the Garden City Neighborhood Plan. 5.4.3 Glade Creek Greenway, Map #14 Glade Creek is a tributary of Tinker Creek, with headwaters in eastern Roanoke County near US 460. The Town of Vinton and Roanoke County have explored running the greenway from Tinker Creek Greenway to Gearhart Park, Vinyard Park and connecting to the Blue Ridge Parkway near Stewarts Knob. The portion in Vinyard Park is a priority for Roanoke County in its Parks master plan. 5.4.4 Gladetown Trail, Map #15 Gladetown Trail in Vinton would connect Craig Avenue Recreation Center to Niagara Road. It is included in Vinton's Comprehensive Plan, with connections to the proposed Tinker Creek canoe launch and to Wolf Creek Greenway. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: !: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-23 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-24 5.4.5 Mudlick Creek Greenway, Map #26 Mudlick Creek flows through many neighborhoods in Roanoke County and the City of Roanoke, generally connecting Hidden Valley High School, Garst Mill Park, and the Deyerle Road area. The creek is subject to flash flooding after hard rains, and in 2002 Roanoke County installed a stormwater detention pond as part of the High School construction. The first section of this greenway opened in Garst Mill Park in 1999. A plan was developed with assistance from the Virginia Tech Community Design Assistance Center. The greenway was built in conjunction with a sewer line upgrade, with additional right-of-way donated by an adjacent landowner. The Yz mile paved trail is heavily used by neighbors and by others driving to the park. In addition to those exercising, frequent users include families with children learning to ride bikes, handicapped groups with wheelchairs, neighbors walking dogs, and elderly folks with some mobility impairments. Since the trail was built, many amenities have been installed, including trees, benches made from recycled materials, pooper scooper bag dispensers, and a memorial to Lee Eddy, a County Supervisor instrumental in establishing the greenway program. Extension of the trail is challenging because of the proximity of residences to the creek itself, but several easements have been secured. In 1999 an easement for the greenway near Route 419 was secured as a proffer with the McVitty Forest development. An easement downstream from the park, parallel to Garst Mill Road, was secured in 1999. The greenway has been included in development plans for the high school, McVitty Forest, and McVitty Road. Connections to Cave Spring Junior High and Penn Forest Elementary have also been proposed in conjunction with Merriman Road improvements. 5.4.6 Murray Run Greenway, Map #27 Murray Run is a stream which starts near Green Valley School in Roanoke County, runs through a site known as the Old Jefferson Hills Golf Course, passes behind residential houses, and then enters Fishburn Park. From the park the stream goes under Brambleton Road, through a neighborhood, through Lakeside Park, behind more residences and then under Brandon Road to Roanoke River. In 1998 the Greater Raleigh Court Civic League adopted this project and developed a plan in 2000, which combined three routes suggested in the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan. The greenway has been built in stages, with much of the work by Pathfinders for Greenways and corporate volunteers. The trail has a natural surface in wooded areas and a cinder surface across school and park fields. The sections of the greenway which have been built connect six schools and three parks: Patrick Henry High, Roanoke Valley Governor's School, Raleigh Court Elementary, James Madison Middle School, Fishburn Park Elementary, Virginia Western Community College, Shrine Hill Park, Woodland Park, and Fishburn Park. Other facilities ~~ "'q; 0., ..,~ o. ~~. 0\(<- u(1)~ t Palrlck . Henry "I. Q Track ...-. ~ f Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 along the route include the Virginia Western Arboretum and the Gator Aquatic Center. l !ti, ~~~ ..r ~i._ ~., 1.,IOf t . , I' " .:...,..1, , - ":'~... ~~~l~'il_" ~~~W~~'~'r' ~, ~ ~~' Ft. ~~ \,,~ , ,~~ ..' l . '. ~- "1'rJ. ~. 1.1': .. .;:r. ...; ..1-,:1.., '.... PI ,.... ~'. ~ '~. .. 1".'~~' ~ ..~.'~"" .x,' .._..... t.,.. ~~ df....... 1iO.'. '."P.."'." ., k.'.'~" ~ l;;t'."""",,~ ~ ~--. rr.~"'--{I" . . j.....:1~$j .: __, :.i.:. I ..'~~~~~~'e. ~. ~ ~.;l.' i~ -~. ~, ~ ~~c, ~" ~.t?~'::'~'I" -;S:~..c"'-'.-' ';.-'..: W.;~ ~:~\..> ~ H~'" ,t ;."~" .... '-I -'~ :''';''''' - t ~~ ':';"1 ~ r: "r .....~ ~ .'l.I.!<. 1'~' ~ " ,)~ . .~k" ,,' ~- ~. .hi. '_.~,,. {1 ~:~V'r:'~ ~ ,,-"'" . . .' ~J:l\~Yi..,;f." \ t'I . 'i'! ':~~1';': -". ;r-_ "-"',: Jll . 'If;' . ';"~~ "'.-~' - ,. :... ~_"-:_-_..':' ~ ------~ S;~-:,~r' _~ ~. ~ '''f :; ~ .;.....,; There are two sections of the greenway which are not finished in the phase from Grandin Road to Colonial Avenue: the section behind Raleigh Court Elementary and the bridge near the rain garden at Fishburn Park. An extension of the greenway is planned from Colonial Avenue to Ogden Road, Tanglewood Mall, and Green Valley School. Another connection to Mudlick Creek Greenway is proposed along Grandin Road. The City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department expects to initiate a corridor feasibility analysis by 2008 to determine the best corridor alternatives to connect to Roanoke County near T anglewood Mall. ,":... -- ~... !-# -... :~:~ ~::' 5.4.7 Read Mountain Trails, Map #30 Read Mountain lies between US 460 and Old Mountain Road and is undeveloped on its upper slopes. In 2000 a grassroots group called Read Mountain Alliance was formed to protect the mountain from ridge line development. The Alliance has worked with property owners to secure easements and to explore and build trails on the mountain. In November 2006 a developer donated 125 acres to Roanoke County to be part of this new park. In addition to trails on the mountain there is opportunity for a connection to Tinker Creek Greenway, Roanoke Center for Industry and Technology, and the Jefferson National Forest. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: !: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-25 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-26 5.5 Priority #4- Routes 5.5.1 Appalachian Trail, Map #1 The Appalachian National Scenic Trail (AT) is a 2,17 4-mile footpath along Appalachian Mountains from Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in northern Georgia. The AT provides the ultimate greenway on the northern edge of the Roanoke Valley. This section of the Trail is managed for foot travel only by the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club. Well known lookouts along this section of AT include Audie Murphy Memorial, Dragon's Tooth, McAfee's Knob, Tinker Cliffs, and Fulhardt Knob. Key access points with parking are located at: . VA 311 at Dragon's Tooth Trailhead, north of Catawba . VA 311 at the top of Catawba Mountain (Catawba Valley Road) . VA 779 near the cement plant, Catawba Creek Road (Botetourt County) . US 220 in Daleville at the park-n-ride (Botetourt County) . US 11 near Troutville (Botetourt County) The parking lots at Dragon's Tooth and VA 779 provide access to the AT via blue-line trails. There are also two trails within Carvins Cove Natural Reserve which provide connection to the AT: Sawmill Branch Trail from the Bennett Springs end and another from the boat launch end. Additional information on the AT is available from the National Park Service at http://www.nps.qov/, the Appalachian Trail Conference at www.appalachiantrailconference.orq, and from the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club at www.ratc.orq. Note: Bicycles and horses are not allowed on the AT. 5.5.2 Back Creek Greenway, Map #2 The 1995 Plan included a greenway route (#45) along the entire length of Back Creek. Exploration of the corridor, setting of priorities, and recognition of the extensive acquisition that would be needed has led to shortening the corridor. The most feasible section is from the headwaters to Merriman Park. Here a connection to the Blue Ridge Parkway is planned. In the headwaters of Back Creek there are several public properties which might be linked by a greenway, including a well field site and Back Creek School. This part of Roanoke County is a mix of rural farms and newer subdivisions. Widening ot VA 220 as far as Cotton Hill Road is included in the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Six Year Plan. While the original engineering did not include bike lanes or a greenway, VDOT is re-examining the available right-ot-way in an effort to provide some bicycle accommodations. VA 220 is a critical road for bicyclists because it provides a section of so many loop rides. Roanoke County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism manages a large park complex on Back Creek near Penn Forest. This complex includes Darrell Shell Park, Starkey Park, and Merriman Park. The County has built some sidewalks and pedestrian connections between the park facilities which could be linked together as part of Back Creek Greenway. There is a well- Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 used bicycle access point from Merriman Park to the Blue Ridge Parkway, which is proposed by the Parkway as an official access and connection of Parkway and greenway trails. 5.5.3 Barnhart Creek Greenway, Map #3 Barnhardt Creek begins near state property on Long Ridge, parallels the end of Grandin Road Extension, winds through Hidden Valley Country Club and Junior High, and runs into Roanoke River at the Salem/City of Roanoke line. Within the City of Roanoke it is often called Craven Creek. While this route is difficult from a right-of-way standpoint and would require on- and off- road sections, it is retained from the 95 Plan (where it was Route 36) because it could provide linkages from suburban neighborhoods like Meadow Creek, Fairway Forest, Farmingdale, Medmont Lake, and Crestwood to Roanoke River and to Poor Mountain Preserve. 5.5.4 Birding and Wildlife Trail, Map #5 The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has developed a Birding and Wildlife Trail to celebrate the state's diverse habitat and bird watching opportunities. The Mountain Area guide includes two loops in the Roanoke Valley, the Star City Loop and the Roanoke Valley Loop. The guide highlights parks, trails, greenways, and other sites where nature enthusiasts will have good opportunities for observing birds and wildlife and directs users on driving between these sites. While many of the individual sites are otherwise listed in the Greenway Plan, the Birding and Wildlife Trail is included as a separate "greenway" to highlight its importance as a state network. Sites currently listed on the Roanoke loops are: Star City Loop . East Gate Park . Masons Mill Park . Thrasher Park . Wolf Creek Greenway . Virginia's Explore Park . Chestnut Ridge Trail . Mill Mountain Park (including Star Trail) . Roanoke Water Pollution Control Plant . Tinker Creek Greenway . Wasena Park and the Roanoke River Greenway . Rivers Edge Sports Complex . Fishburn Park . Garst Mill Park Greenway Roanoke Valley Loop . Woodpecker Ridge Nature Center . Carvins Cove Recreation Area . Whispering Pines Park . Carvins Cove Recreation Area - Upperside . Havens Wildlife Management Area . Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail . Green Hill Park . Moyer Sports Complex/ Roanoke River Greenway . Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve . Happy Hollow Garden . Bent Mountain Elementary School Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: !: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-27 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail Guides are available from the Virginia Tourism Corporation at 1-866-VABIRDS (1-866-822-4737). Additional information is available at http://www .da if. vi rai n i a. aov Iwi Id I ife/vbwtli ndex. asp. $T.Lt (Jl1l00P t7:\......u \li~ --- I \ ('i'\ ,.., t ... I.Y - 5.5.5 Carvin Creek Greenway, Map #7 The 1995 Plan included a greenway route (#9) from Carvins Cove Reservoir to Tinker Creek. Exploration of the corridor, setting of priorities, and recognition of the extensive acquisition that would be needed has led to shortening the corridor. There are two feasible sections. One is from Brookside Park to Tinker Creek. The second section is being incorporated into the Tinker Creek Greenway corridor from LaMarre Drive through Hollins University campus to Carvins Cove. 5.5.6 Catawba Greenway, Map #9 This greenway has been added to the Greenway Plan through this Update at the request of citizens. It would run from Masons Cove, cross the Appalachian Trail on Sandstone Ridge, descend through the Catawba Farm owned by Virginia Tech, and connect to Catawba Hospital and the National Forest. 5.5.7 Dry Creek Greenway, Map #10 This corridor (Route #12 in the 95 Plan) follows a small tributary of Roanoke River. The drainage begins in Havens Wildlife Management Area, goes through the municipal golf course, and connects several Salem neighborhoods and a park along Shanks Street. It goes underground and resurfaces near Timber Truss, with connections to Union Street near Moyer Complex. 5.5.8 Explore Park Trails, Map #11 Virginia's Explore Park is 1,100 acres of state owned land managed by the Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority (VRFA). The park includes an historic interpretive area and many recreation opportunities like canoeing, fishing, picnicking, hiking, and mountain biking. 5-28 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 Within the park are a Blue Ridge Parkway visitor center, the restored Brugh Tavern, and a restored church which can be rented for special events. Access to the park is from Milepost 115 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. VRFA has signed an option to lease the park to Virginia Living Histories for development as a family recreation area. Details of that development have not been completed. Explore Park's trail system currently has several components. . There are 12 miles of mountain bike trails, which were professionally built by International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) and volunteers. . There are hiking trails from the third overlook of the entrance road, which generally descend to the river and historic area. . There is a Sociey of American Foresters' trail, 0.65 miles, designed to demonstrate forestry regeneration and natural resource management. . Back Creek Nature Trail is a half mile interpretive loop near the river. . Along the river, there is Riverwalk, a dual track, wooded trail. This is a potential location for the Roanoke River Greenway. . From the Shenandoah Picnic Pavilion to the end of the park at Rutrough Road there is trail. Initially it is dual track, and then beyond the wildlife plot it is a single track trail. In 2005 the Greenway Commission sponsored an Eagle Scout to build a bridge on this trail. Explore Park is an important component of the Roanoke River Greenway. The Roanoke River Greenway is projected to enter park lands near Niagara Dam, run under the Blue Ridge Parkway, and then re- enter the park to run through to Back Creek, where it would connect to Franklin County. The greenway will also connect Explore Park to downtown Roanoke and other portions of the Roanoke River. Additional information on Explore Park is at www.explorepark.orq. \'lll::jni~'~ l!~pJl)re l'"rk Hiking ~mj Hiking T~~i1 ~I~f' _'a -- ..- ...,--.. -- ..- '- * ------ - - -- -.. t " ~(~\ -- ---- --- --- ~-- ---"- --- --- ~--- Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: !: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-29 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: l: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-30 5.5.9 Gish Branch Greenway, Map #13 Gish Branch is a tributary of Mason Creek, and the corridor includes several historic structures related to the Valley Railroad. This greenway could link Salem neighborhoods to the Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail. 5.5.10 Green Hill Park Trails, Map #16 Green Hill is a 224-acre Roanoke County Park on the Roanoke River west of Salem. The park offers a range of festival events, sports, and recreation opportunities. It includes an equestrian facility with show rings, stables, and a hunt course, and multi-use trails for hiking and mountain biking. Construction of the Roanoke River Greenway through the park has been designed and funded; construction is expected to begin in 2007. 5.5.11 Havens Wildlife Management Area Trails, Map #18 Havens Wildlife Management Area (WMA), covering 7,190 acres, is located in northwest Roanoke County and managed by Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Havens encompasses most of Fort Lewis Mountain and is generally steep and inaccessible terrain except to the hardiest hunter or nature enthusiast. Elevations range from 1,500 to 3,200 feet. In addition to hunting, Havens offers visitors the opportunity to hike, view wildlife and wild flowers, and pursue other outdoor interests. The WMA is an important connection between Carvins Cove and the western part of Roanoke County. Havens has two primary public access points: ...!. ...:::... .... . Carroll's Access Road from Wildwood Road on the south side of the property . Bradshaw Road, VA 622, where it joins the area's northwest boundary. Additional information is available at http://www.dqif.state.va.us/HUNTING/wma/havens.html. 5.5.12 Jefferson National Forest Trails, Map #19 The Jefferson National Forest includes 690,000 acres of woodlands between the James River and southwest Virginia. It is managed by the U. S. Forest Service for multiple uses, including recreation, timber, wildlife, water, and minerals. The Jefferson is now administered jointly with the George Washington National Forest, which covers the Forest Service lands in the western part of the state from the James River to the Potomac. The U. S. Forest Service is one of the experts nationally in construction and management of natural surface trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and other trail uses. The Jefferson NF provides important greenway connections for the Perimeter Trail, Appalachian Trail, and other trail loops. Other trails close to the Roanoke Valley include North Mountain Trail and the Glenwood Horse Trail. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 5.5.13 Long Ridge Trail, Map #21 Long Ridge connects Poor Mountain Preserve, managed by the Virginia Division of Natural Heritage, to Happy Hollow Gardens, managed by Roanoke County as a park. The ridge is undeveloped at this time and provides a unique opportunity for a woodland trail connecting western Roanoke County to southwest County. 5.5.14 Mason Cove Greenway, Map #22 The Masons Cove greenway would connect Mason Creek Greenway to Catawba Greenway utilizing an old railroad bed. 5.5.15 Perimeter Trail, Map #28 The Perimeter Trail will be a multi-use trail circling the Roanoke Valley and connecting existing public lands. Existing trail networks to be connected include Carvins Cove, Havens Wildlife Management Area, Green Hill Park, Spring Hollow, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Explore Park, and the Jefferson National Forest. This greenway would provide a long distance trail for hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers. A route for the perimeter trail through Botetourt County from the Jefferson National Forest to Carvins Cove has not been identified. 5.5.16 Poor Mountain Preserve, Map #29 Poor Mountain Preserve is a 925-acre site managed by the Virginia Division of Natural Heritage (Department of Conservation and Recreation) to protect the world's largest population of the globally rare piratebush. This shrub is saprophytic to Table Mountain pine and hemlock. The Division plans to install a new four mile trail system to provide better public access to its very steep terrain. The Preserve could provide a connection from Harborwood Road to Twelve O'Clock Knob. 5.5.17 Roanoke River Greenway Extensions to Franklin and Montgomery Counties, Map #32 This route is the extension of Roanoke River Greenway from Explore Park to Smith Mountain Lake and from Spring Hollow to the New River Valley. The Valley's portion of this route may be only a bridge to Franklin County or a short connection to Montgomery County, but the route is included in both the Virginia Outdoors Plan and the Franklin County Trails Plan. The Montgomery County BikewaylWalkway Plan includes a North Fork route, and the New River Planning District Commission is currently updating the regional greenway plan, which is expected to include a Roanoke River Greenway connection to New River. 5.5.18 Spring Hollow Trails, Map #33 Spring Hollow is a major reservoir for the Roanoke Valley, now managed by the Western Virginia Water Authority. Adjacent lands are owned by Roanoke County, as is the adjacent Camp Roanoke. A master plan for the site completed in 1996 proposed numerous horse trails and other facilities, but these have not yet been developed. Spring Hollow is an important connection for the Perimeter Trail and a destination along Roanoke River Greenway. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: !: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-31 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: !: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-32 5.6 On-road Connections While the focus in this Update is on greenways which provide linkages and which are both "green" and a "trail", there was in 1995 and still is today, recognition that on-road transportation connections are needed to traverse the valley and to get from one greenway to another. The 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan included thirty-one routes, some numbered and some not, which were labeled as being on-road. These are listed in the matrix in Section 2.4.5. For on-road routes, this Update endorses the 2005 Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization and the 2006 Rural Bikeway Plan. 5.6.1 Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization The 2005 Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (Bikeway Plan) represents a coordinated effort by the Roanoke Valley Area MPO, local jurisdictions, and other stakeholders to facilitate development of a regional transportation network that accommodates and encourages bicycling as an alternative mode of travel and as a popular form of recreation in the MPO study area. The MPO study area covers the "urbanized" portions of the region and includes the City of Roanoke, City of Salem, Town of Vinton, and portions of Botetourt and Roanoke Counties. These localities, with the exception of Botetourt County, are members of the Greenway Commission. The Bikeway Plan describes a variety of on-road facilities that might be constructed or managed for bicycle use, including striped bicycle lanes, paved shoulders, widened outside lanes, and rural roads with low levels of vehicular use. These routes are ranked as either "priority" or "vision". The routes currently included in the 2005 Bikeway Plan and thus endorsed as on-road transportation routes for the Greenway Plan are shown in Appendix E. The Bikeway Plan includes an annual review and update process. The Regional Commission is currently reviewing the Bikeway Plan with an expected update by June 2007. An initial comparison of corridors listed in the Bikeway Plan with on-road greenway routes from the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan identified corridors for inclusion in the 2007 update to the Bikeway Plan. The following routes are recommended as an amendment to the Bikeway Plan to provide for the needs recognized in the greenway network. The complete Bikeway Plan for the RVAMPO and information on the update process is available at www.rvarc.orq/bike. On-Road Greenway Routes and/or Connections for Consideration in the 2007 Update of the Bikeway Plan for the RVAMPO street: From To Localitv Cove Road Electric Road /419 Greenridqe Road Roanoke County Electric Road /419 Route 220 Route 311 Roanoke Co. S alerr Green Ridqe Cove Road Wood Haven Road Roanoke County Harborwood Road Riverside Drive Poor Mountain Road Roanoke County Main Street Electric Road /419 Peters Creek Road City of Salem Mill Lane Electric Road /419 Roanoke River City of Salem Mill Mountain Park S our Road Blue R idae P arkwav Mill Mountain Park City of Roanoke S Dartan Lane Electric Road /419 Mill Lane City of Salem Timberview Road Route 311 Terminus Roanoke County US 220 South Franklin Road Blue R idqe P arkwav City of Roanoke W ashinqton Avenue Route 24 Vinton CL Bedford County CL Vinton Roanoke Co. Wood Haven Green R idqe Peters Creek Road Roanoke County Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 5.6.2 Rural Bikeway Plan The Rural Bikeway Plan, completed in 2006, covers the portions of Roanoke County outside of the Roanoke Valley Area MPO and the localities of Alleghany, Craig, and Franklin Counties, the City of Covington, the Town of Clifton Forge, and the rural portions of Botetourt County. On-road greenway routes included in the Rural Bikeway Plan are provided below. The Rural Bikeway Plan is available at www.rvarc.orq. 5.6.3 Virginia Interstate Bicycle Route 76 Several nationally recognized bicycle routes that run through Virginia. These include the BikeCentennial Route 76, the Trans-America Bike Trail, and the Interstate Bicycle Route 76. The Trans-America Bike Trail (a.k.a. BikeCentennial Route 76) runs for 4,250 miles from Williamsburg, Virginia to Astoria, Oregon. The 500-mile Virginia section of the Trans-America Bicycle Route runs from Yorktown to the Kentucky state line near Breaks Interstate Park and is known as the Virginia Interstate Bike Route 76. The Virginia Interstate Bicycle Route 76 runs through portions of Roanoke County. Although "Route 76" signs with a bicycle image demarcate the route (Figure 6.1), the roads along the route have not necessarily been improved for bicycle travel. Bike Route 76 through Roanoke County is outlined below. . Enter Roanoke County on Route 779 (Catawba Creek Road) from Botetourt County . Continue on Route 779 until the intersection with Route 311 (Catawba Valley Road) . Turn right (west) onto Route 311 for a short distance . Turn left onto Route 785 (Blacksburg Road) and continues on Route 785 into Montgomery County Route 785 was noted as an on-road greenway route in the 1995 Plan and is included in the 2006 Rural Bikeway Plan. 5.6.4 Virginia Department of Transportation Policy for Integrating Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations The Commonwealth Transportation Board adopted the new Policy for Integrating Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations on March 18, 2004. This policy provides the framework through which VDOT will accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians in the planning, funding, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of Virginia's transportation network. In this policy an Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: !: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) 5-33 .ll:: ... o 3: .. CIl Z >. III 3: !: CIl CIl ... C) ~ It) accommodation is defined as any facility, design feature, operational change, or maintenance activity that improves the environment in which bicyclists and pedestrians travel. This policy states that VDOT will initiate all construction projects with the presumption that the project will accommodate bicycling and walking. While exceptions are allowed, this policy significantly improves the availability of funding for bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The policy also eliminates the past VDOT requirement that a roadway be included in an approved bikeway plan in order for bicycle accommodations to be considered. Additional information on the VDOT Policy for Integrating Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations and other bikelped information is available on VDOT's Bicycling and Walking in Virginia web site (http://virqiniadot.orq/infoservice/bk-default.asp). 5-34 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 6.0 Implementation Strategies Greenway Construction Funding Land Acquisition Community Outreach and Education Organizational Structure Greenway Management Goals and Objectives from 1995 Plan 6-1 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-6 6-7 06.0 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES The Update to the Conceptual Greenway Plan envisions an ambitious network of trails and accommodations that connects the region. As shown in Section 4, the issues raised by the public led to development of six new goals, in addition to those in the 1995 Plan. (See Section 4.6.) These six goals are regional goals for all the partners involved in the greenway program to consider during future greenway planning. The objectives and strategies address these six goals and suggest methods for implementing the Update. The four localities and Greenway Commission will need to work together to determine needs within each jurisdiction and the best allocation for sharing responsibilities. The Greenway Commission will address the goals, objectives and strategies outlined in this section in a cooperative partnership with the four local governments, recognizing that each locality operates in an individual manner and is responsive to a broad spectrum of needs and desires from its citizenry, one of which is the implementation of the regional greenway program. Goals Obiectives StrateQies 1. Greenway Construction . Prioritize greenway . Focus on finishing the Complete a connected construction and focus Roanoke River Greenway greenway network of trails to resources on completion (Priority #1) in the next five provide the multiple benefits of the greenway years. of a greenway system, with network's arterial routes. focus on finishing Roanoke . Focus on finishing Priority #2 River Greenway. . Provide a connected routes in five to ten years. greenway system by focusing on long . Incorporate on-road stretches of off-road trails greenways and connections and tying them together into the regional Bikeway with on-road bicycle and Plans. pedestrian facilities. . Develop master plans for . Improve the process for Priority 1 and 2 greenways getting greenways built. with time lines for land acquisition and construction. . Provide identification, regulatory, and . Identify a project team for informational signs on each project, with assigned each greenway to roles and responsibilities. facilitate use and management. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 III ,!!! en CIl .. III ... .. en !: o '';:; III .. !: CIl E ..!!! c. E o u:i 6-1 III ,!!! en CIl .. III ... .. en !: o '';:; III .. !: CIl E ..!!! c. E o u:i Goals Obiectives StrateQies 1. Greenway Construction . Within each locality (continued) coordinate project management, land acquisition, and greenway construction with all departments that might help or be impacted. . Develop greenway sign guidelines to encourage signage consistency while retaining flexibility to meet locality requirements. . Continue to use Pathfinders for Greenways to build Class C trails. 2. Funding . Develop an aggressive, . Continue to seek federal and Increase greenway funding regional, multi-year state grants but reduce to meet the goals for trail funding plan that reliance on these sources. construction and completion identifies fiscal goals and of the greenway network. sources of continuous . Develop an implementation funding for greenway plan for completion of the construction. Roanoke River Greenway and utilize it in soliciting . Develop new sources of corporate donations and revenue for greenway investments. construction. . Target multiple funding sources and explore innovative funding possibilities such as bonds, stormwater fees, private grants, and partnerships. . Expand fund raising activities such as charitable donations, festivals, races, and other fund raising events. 6-2 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 Goals Objectives StrateQies 2. Funding . Include capital money for (continued) greenways in each locality's Capital Improvement Program. . Develop a donation program to allow private donation of greenway amenities such as water fountains, bike racks and benches. . Develop a method for receiving and efficiently utilizing corporate donations. . Develop a list of specific trail sections or components that could be funded by corporate or other private monies. 3. Land Acquisition . Develop an aggressive, . Form land acquisition teams, Develop a land acquisition land acquisition program define roles and program that provides that identifies properties responsibilities of team rights-of-way needed for needed for each project members, and train team greenway construction. and time lines for members to assist with acquisition that dovetail acquisition of greenway with construction easements. schedules. . Identify existing public . Work cooperatively properties and easements among local jurisdictions being acquired for other to coordinate land purposes to determine if acquisition across greenway easements can be jurisdictional boundaries. incorporated. . Develop a mechanism to be involved in the utility easement process so that greenway easements can be considered where appropriate. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 III ,!!! en CIl .. III ... .. en !: o '';:; III .. !: CIl E ..!!! c. E o u:i 6-3 III ,!!! en CIl .. III ... .. en !: o '';:; III .. !: CIl E ..!!! c. E o u:i Goals Objectives StrateQies 3. Land Acquisition . Work with planning staff to (continued) refine local zoning ordinances to encourage and protect greenway corridors. . Work with developers to include greenway easements, and greenway construction, within new developments that are located along identified greenway corridors. Utilize corporations and chambers of commerce to support development of trails within industriallbusiness complexes. 4. Community Outreach . Develop a dynamic . Expand the Greenway and Education outreach program that Commission and localities' Develop a community communicates the web sites to provide current outreach and education economic, health, information on projects and program that provides environmental, and events, trail locations and information on greenway quality of life benefits of maps, and information for opportunities and benefits. the greenway system. tourists. . Increase awareness of . Provide greenway marketing greenway implementation information to the economic efforts through a development departments of comprehensive marketing the local jurisdictions. strategy. . Develop an outreach program . Expand environmental that goes beyond the educational programs Roanoke Valley to be used to and service opportunities attract new businesses and through cooperation with enhance the valley's value as local schools and an a tourism destination. expanded volunteer program. . Develop a speaker's bureau to market greenways to Valley residents through club and organization meetings, civic associations, and business groups. 6-4 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 Goals Objectives StrateQies 4. Community Outreach . Standardize use of the and Education greenway logo on trail signs, (continued) maps, and marketing materials. . Publicize greenway projects, trail locations, and benefits via the press, newsletters, signage, and web site. . Expand the volunteer and volunteer recognition program. . Develop a "Youth of the Greenways" advocacy component to engage young audiences to volunteer and contribute to future greenway development. 5. Organizational . Clarify the roles and . Clarify the roles and Structure responsibilities for responsibilities of each Refine the organizational implementing the locality, the Greenway structure to effectively and Greenway Plan. Commission and volunteers efficiently implement the in implementation of the Update to the Conceptual . Improve the Greenway Greenway Plan and specific Greenway Plan and manage Commission's function to projects. the growing greenway assist the localities system. effectively. . Update and renew the Intergovernmental Agreement. . Identify staffing needs of the localities and Greenway Commission to meet the responsibilities of each in implementing the Greenway Plan and managing the greenway network. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 III ,!!! en CIl .. III ... .. en !: o '';:; III .. !: CIl E ..!!! c. E o u:i 6-5 III ,!!! en CIl .. III ... .. en !: o '';:; III .. !: CIl E ..!!! c. E o u:i Goals Objectives StrateQies 5. Organizational . Develop a Memorandum of Structure Understanding with Western (continued) Virginia Water Authority and other utility companies to facilitate right-of-way planning and management of greenways within utility corridors. 6. Greenway Management . Utilize best management . Work with legal department to Manage the greenway practices in design and develop any ordinances network to meet user needs, maintenance of needed to effectively manage provide a range of greenways. greenways. experiences in a secure environment, and protect the . Improve regional . Develop methods for users to natural resources. coordination among report problems or conditions greenway managers to on greenways. address management issues and develop . Involve law enforcement and consistent responses. emergency management personnel prior to the . Provide departments opening of new greenways. maintaining greenways with sufficient budget . Schedule regional meetings and resources to among staff managing manage the growing greenways to share methods greenway network. and experiences. . Identify greenways in locality map~ngandgeogmp~c information systems. . Use national and state guidelines like CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) and MSHTO (Amer. Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) to design secure and safe trails. . Expand adopt-a-greenway programs and other methods for volunteer assistance to reduce maintenance costs. 6-6 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 In addition to goals, objectives and strategies in the table above, this Update reaffirms the goals and objectives of the 1995 Plan. Goals from 1995 Plan 1. Transportation Provide corridors that bicyclists, pedestrians, and others can use to get from one place to another as an alternative to motor vehicle use. 2. Safety . Design a greenway system that maximizes safety of . greenway system users and nearby property owners and . neighborhoods. 3. Recreationl Fitness/Health . Design the greenway system . as both a recreational resource and as public access . to other recreational resources, offering a full . spectrum of recreation and exercise opportunities. Objectives/Strategies Quoted from 1995 Plan . Provide greenways that connect schools, libraries, shopping centers, work sites, parks and other places in the community. . Provide connections between mass transit sites and make arrangements for safe storage of greenway system users' bicycles (or other belongings) while they are using the transit system. . Identify and make plans for existing roads that should be widened or otherwise modified to accommodate bicycles and pedestrians. . Initiate Valley-wide design and installation standards to incorporate bicycle and pedestrian facilities on new roads and road improvement plans. . Initiate design standards that are sensitive to the disabled in order to ensure opportunities for a variety of users. . Establish integrated law enforcement and emergency response programs that service the needs of greenway system users and landowners. Incorporate into the greenway management system appropriate safety and security strategies. Design the greenway system to accommodate different activities (such as horseback riding and bicycling) with a minimum of user-conflict. Improve bicycle safety by implementing safety education programs in local schools and the community. . Provide a greenway system that accommodates a variety of recreational activities. Encourage businesses to establish and integrate use of greenways into corporate health and wellness programs. Promote programs and facilities that provide opportunities for individual health related activities. Make each greenway a stand-alone destination (as well as a link to other resources) by providing amenities such as benches, picnic areas, and workout stations. Provide access to the Valley's existing and proposed recreation areas, such as local parks, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Appalachian Trail. Inform the public on how using the greenways can help citizens increase personnel fitness and maintain healthy lifestyles. . Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 III ,!!! en CIl .. III ... .. en !: o '';:; III .. !: CIl E ..!!! c. E o u:i 6-7 Goals from 1995 Plan III ,!!! en CIl .. III ... .. en !: o '';:; III .. !: CIl E ..!!! c. E o u:i 4. Education Educate the public about the need for and benefits of greenways, and educate the greenway system user about . the area's natural ad cultural history. 5. Economic Development Address both the appropriate costs of implementing the greenway system (including land acquisition and capital improvements) and the benefits that will result from its creation. 6-8 Obiectives/StrateQies Quoted from 1995 Plan . Educate the community on the importance of environmental conservation and restoration ecology. . Develop a program of continuing education for elected officials, agency staff, developers and engineers to define the latest technologies, design methodologies and land use practices for managing the environment. Increase public awareness of the importance of the Roanoke River and its watershed lands to the future of the Roanoke Valley . Educate the public on the benefits and uses of greenways. Develop an out-reach education program to attract new users. . Educate property owners of the economic advantages of having a greenway on or near their property. . Educate greenway system users on proper greenway system etiquette that respects the rights of adjacent property owners and other greenway system users. . Use the greenway system as an outdoor Environmental Learning Lab for school and community use. . Provide historic information using trail markers along historically significant trail corridors. . Provide maps and literature on trail length, difficulty, restrictions and amenities. . Utilize the greenway system as an economic development marketing tool for the Roanoke Valley. . Use greenway linkages to compliment and enhance tourist attractions. . Document economic benefits of greenways, such as increasing the value of land that lies contiguous to a greenway and the benefits to a new business locating in the Roanoke Valley. . Establish a mechanism to ensure continuing maintenance of the greenways, such as using volunteers to keep maintenance costs low and starting Adopt-A-Greenway program. . Utilize tax incentives, easements and other approaches to encourage individuals and businesses to donate land, funding or materials. . Establish procedures for subdivision developers to provide donations of land or rights-of-way for greenway systems. . Utilize existing rights-of-way, utility corridors, and other features to lower installation costs. . Explore and obtain multiple sources of funding for greenways. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 Goals from 1995 Plan Obiectives/StrateQies Quoted from 1995 Plan 6. Environmental . Encourage localities to include greenways as a flood reduction strategy in the Roanoke Reqional Stormwater Manaqement Plan. . Develop a valley-wide strategy for protecting natural stream corridors and other open space, plus a mitigation program for addressing resources that have been adversely altered by land development. . Promote greenways as an alternative transportation mode that can help reduce air pollution. . Utilize areas adjacent to greenways as natural areas that protect, maintain, or restore natural vegetation and aquatic and wildlife habitats. . Design greenways to reduce non-point source pollution in stormwater runoff. . Utilize greenways as buffer zones between developed area and open spaces. Design a plan that preserves, promotes and enhances the Valley's environmental assets. 7. Organizational and . Operational Obtain local government and citizen support for the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. Respond to citizen concerns such as safety issues and user conflicts in the establishment and operation of the greenway system. Establish standards for the design, operation, and maintenance of the greenway system. Ensure that an organizational structure exists for regional planning, implementation, and operation of greenways in the Roanoke Valley Establish a non-profit organization to launch a public awareness campaign, volunteer programs and fundraising efforts Select a pilot greenway project and implement it. Pursue implementation of other elements of the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. . Implement the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan on a regional level and proceed . with future greenway system planning and implementation. . . . . Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 III ,!!! en CIl .. III ... .. en !: o '';:; III .. !: CIl E ..!!! c. E o u:i 6-9 APPENDIX A: BIBLIOGRAPHY American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (MSHTO) (1999), Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, Washington D.C. Beneficial Designs Inc. (1998), The Universal Trail Assessment Process Training Guide, PAX Press, Santa Cruz, CA. Birkby, Robert (1996), Lightly on the Land: The SCA Trail-Building and Maintenance Manual, Student Conservation Corps Inc., published by The Mountaineers, Seattle, WA. Bowker, J.M., John C. Bergstrom and Joshua K. Gill (2004, December), The Virginia Creeper Trail: An Assessment of User Demographics, Preferences, and Economics - Final Report Prepared for the Virginia Department of Conservation. Bowker, J.M., John C. 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United States Forest Service, Engineering Staff (1984, June), Standard Specifications for the Construction of Trails, Washington DC, EM-7720-102. Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (2000), The Virginia Greenways and Trails Toolbox. Virginia Dept. of Conservation & Recreation, Div.of Planning & Recreation Resources (2002), Virginia Outdoors Plan. Virginia Dept. of Game & Inland Fisheries, Discover Our Wild Side: Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail, Mountain Area. Virginia Department of Transportation (2002, January), The Virginia Bicycle Facility Resource Guide. A-2 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 APPENDIX B: INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE ROANOKE VALLEY GREENWAY COMMISSION 1. PURPOSE The purpose of (he Roanoke Vallei' Greem..'ay Co:nmission ("Corrmiss;on'1 is to r;rarro:e and facili1ate crAlrdinaled direction and guida:1oo in the plaming, de\'c~prnl,,'nL and maimenanc:s3 of a system of greenllBi's throughout tr.e Roanoke Valley. 2. SCOPE lhs greet'."my syslem is ir\l(:n~{."(j 10 c~flh~nco the qu:;lily 01 hIe for Vsllei' citizens and '.'isiIO~g 3n<l10: (a) prOVide s.sfe and el1lclent alternal!o.'e Ir.9l'l~<lrt5lton linkages OO1'''''8en recreations I sites, open spa CBS. r8sidemiel are-as. employment centers, educatIOnal and cul~ura.! faCilities, and O\her actMti' centers; (b) encour~ o.lizen 'Jie!lneSoS and malnlaln environmer.:s whiCll promote oppOr'lunllles fer recre~Hion aCh...itles: (c) prc!ect en...lronme~al assets and retsln beneficial ecolodiC31 h.;bitats; (d) mainla-Tl tl contiguous urbun forosl oc.osy~tom to r<."(JuCO commlJ.iity wide enwonmenlel problems such as exoossi'te Sionn 'IIaler n..rD.~, air quality cegradaCm water pollution, and urb3n climate change; (e) promote an :lpprcCi31ian rOt (he Vslleys natural, his,lonC31 snd OJI\lJ(sl resources. snd its. ne19nborhoods, (f) prole-ct Sf)d link signlliC3nt remnants of toe community's undevetoped open spaces, .....oodlands snd 'o'IetlanCs; sod (g) enhance the V3~lcis n~rance 10 encourage louism, promolC ecco~mic dC'.'clop.11ont, :;."ld In~fo'/e the living onvironment for res.idonts 3. EFFECTIVE DATE; ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION Tnis Agreement shaJI be effecli'\'B, and the ComrrJssion shall be ostat)lIshca. purSU!!rt to S 15.1.21, Code or Vrl'gin/3 (19~), 3S amendf:(j, upon Its executkln pursuer" Lo tho Duthorlt~' o.f ordir\OOoos ndop(od by tho govcming bod~s of each of the Ciiy 0: Roanoke, the Cili' of Salem, U'lO Count, of Roanoke tJr,Q thr.: To...,n or Vlfllon Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 B-1 B-2 APPENDIX B - CONTINUED 4. ReSPONSIBILITIES AND "DUTIES -m (g The CammiSE-IDn shall have the folktwing reapenstbiliUea and dutie::.: {a)- TQstudy the needs -of the .Roanoke ValJ.ey aM the desirns of the V-alJay ~id'ants as expressed in '\he RtJiJnoke VaNGY C(lf7CBp..~a/ Greem'Yay Plan.. dated Dacerr.DeI, 'l995,E1!; ths serne may be alTiended from time to tims,dndl tOo vrork to implament -8 coordinated ::.y::.1am of grl3i3rwlB~S intoeeCh jurisdiclilJn's plann:ing efforts; To ad'(ise and infunn the governing bodiecs -8nd 1he citizens oi It.Te V-elley of e:a:is1ing, !planned, -and pet-ential opporLunrties for establishing greemvays wrthin =ha Valr&y: To m~ktl r-OtXm'netJ~ions 10 tl10 9ove<<Jing bodieSi reJ~1iVe 1,0 d(t~(i)ble r-ecJeroli sL~e, ~ lOcal leoislifltlon C:Qncerni~ gre~y programSi 000 refalcd ~c:liY1Ue$; To lfrY'f!'.SlIg~te ond recommend fundlno; grnrrl$, ?OdIor dC:-f'ltltions Of rand, proparty or :S!3r\'icos ftOI1rl '\he Ccmn,otr.vo~11h Of Virginia. Ih.ra: UIt.a1.OO S~~toSi of Amcn~j merl' ifgOrlctos, J:ffiACJro dtiz€lns" ~ralions, insti1utiorl!S ~nd QlflCrS to iProrrt::JLe, o:r.n~rlJcL or m~;nL;a1n Grecn.w;)y~ w~lhUn 1he ROOfIokoo V;alle)': To. ~L~:(.ty ~r'1d' t(;lC(Imri1.Cf'ld lffiomi t1.~nd'<Jrd~ for ~ho ~iQn ~OO cofl!;1il,Il,Jcl.;on Qr 9l~eF!W~, ~ti,(:llnQ $IQI'l $I~dardg, ~G be e.rnP.f~ V;f!;l_ley~; To 3ClWety purSiue M~ promol.c:pl,Jbll~pm3.e ~rlner:d1lps, ~ cloSlety wilt! U1&WcsLem Vil.glnia I.Md "rrust ;eM slmll;;ir nonprofit organjza~ilir'l:$, and facilitateeO'.)pcro1iOl~ ~tnong' V~11Q1 gov-cmmcr\Cs in dC\'c{oping. eoos~rlJcl.lng i)n.;l maTI1aining a sy.sbsfTl of greeTl'~ throughoutU-.e V~IIti'j: PJoo, To coordina~e ihe leffDrts of '\he federal, state and local jurisdttliiOM ln (he Valrey to create a Valr6j-wide syslii:rn of gral3l1wa'fs andlra'-la tha1 sati.sty the needs oi allb residenbs of ~ha VaDey, including these with special nl3oos.. {b) (c) (d) (e} 5.. MEMBERSHIP (;8) 'jhe ROOf'Ioke V~lIey Grefflwll;;iyCQfllrnc:3sICln shan be OO[(JposeCf. Or. Fr'tembeI:s.~ appolmed.f1$ foIlO''''$: (1} Three (3) marrLter:5 from each of {ho pan1lcipa1ing po!itk81 ::.tJbdi...isier1S 1G Ibe 2 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 APPENDIX B - CONTINUED a-ppolnled by the gO\le~g badiesJ e>ach fer s !erm of 1t'vee (3) )Ieara. exee<pt fOl Ehe ini1i2.~ sppcintments v.i1ictJ arB to be s1aggared f-or eaoo repre8Ef"ilaliv.e as a.OO8. a.......u:Enda thraa-ya-ar ternna& determi'll9d by the gD'Ieming bod)r, Each member shall be a residant of it.e jurisd""dion'Whid1 he or she: represoots. {2} One {1} member appoill1ad by 1he MEllropolilan Pl.anning OrgarVza.~ion of ;he Fifth PI~ning Disbid Comnjssian ror a Cerm c{ three (3) ~~er'$, (b) k1 addiliail to 1he at:o.\El ml3m1J.i3rs. the foIkn.....ingindi\'id"uals. or ~ desi%9d 113pn3Si3Ilta1ille!S. shall S8J'V13 as e;a:-officio. r"iIOn- v.oLino (Mmb~rs cf 1tiG: Gr~.va:r' Commis~n: ('1 } (2} Ih6 chiErl planhing official of each jutiS(jidiotJ: (3) it.e official responsible for pad.s and recreation from o<:idl jurisdrdilJn; one r'8pteS09ntati'tJe of U~ nonprofit tiroup tJf)rc~Oror(! cs1~blishQd t~SU-,j)por~ gf'conw.j)Y~ In 1he: RQ<1noktl V.i1I1C)'; r:Jnd, (4) <:ne repfcscntalire of (he! 'NcsIM'l V,,"{lini..1 liVId il'1.lSt. (0) A '1f3~ fef' U"1e "em;:lh:~er of ;::tny ~erm $1'1011 be rllle-d by 1he governing body nla:ln.g ltJe O1igiool ~'ppoi~mefll.. {d) The COI1ln'8ssioo m~y ~cx-offteio n\e4nbc~i ~JS ~ppropJ'klte. from inLet'oO$\ed organiz.:rtions. {e) ThG: rootnbGt's (If the Cof11il1issron :Shall Mr.-O 'without p~y. 6. MEETINGS (s) The Commls-slon shall h~d regutar meetings 81 least once per quarter Bach Co3tendar~. AU meetings a.nd hearings of .he Commission sh;:311 be Qpen to the publle exeept pffvS1e rnee~ng$ I~ t>e hel.::! purwant 10 pfoiJl$lon$ Qflne Virs~nia FreeaOIII Qf Insor~liotl Act. R~SOfJj)ble f1oticeof the lime- ana ~. t;f 311 regub"and spedal meetings shall be given .c. ~ pUbliC.. Moounos S11t11l b~c:allc(J by ~hC:ctIi)lrrMn or upon r~s.1 or ~ .Ill;"JjCfiLy of 111e members. (b) lb3 CGfTI11ission ::.haDadDpt bylaws llBIJB&:Ssry to conduct the affairs. of lhe Comrnisaiol1. 3 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 B-3 8-4 APPENDIX B - CONTINUED 1. OPERATING REVENUE (3) The Cljnilliissitln ;Shall not oparat9 as a fi5C81 agent. (b) F~ng for .~aff wpport to 1he Commission may be made s\'silable as appropria1sd and administered through an .agreed-upon fiscal agent ,(eo) Anooal f~):;Iing requo$1s fr'Oin lilt! COmmission ::;h~1 bO' mMe by Februasy 1 of el:lcn ye~ 100 .he governing oodles or 1h.e memtJer JurJg,dI~lom.. B. ADMINISTRATION (~) All annuaJ report sha11 be prepared and5Ubmifted 10 the gO'l'Brning body of each member jurisdimfOfl each calendar )'eaf. (b) Tha ClJmmi:ssion may a:stablish eny commit4aEt9 lleD3ssary to fulfllJ lhe i.e~nSibi~lios~nd duties or tho Gomrnis$ioo. (c) Any gfeenway cooroint'lLO/ or s1<)tf posiliotls of tho C<m'lmiS$ion tJppro...ed by ~h8 g.O\'eming bcdies :SMII be fun::led an a par captta b;:Jsis as d'C-terniinod' by the most ri:loont population ~tima~8S of the '\o\roldon Cooper" CGn1erfOr Public Ser.'ice of the UniversUY or Virginia. 9. DURA TlON AN 0 TERMINA IrON (a} Thi:s Agl13l3mant shelll13mein i'il farce fur a pariod of tvlsl'/e (12) years un[es5- specificaJly extended c:r o1herwlse mcdlfied byse;1lon of Ihe governing bodies cI all member p...sdlc'llcm-, (b) A pafticip~ing poll ti e;el 9Ubd1...I!IJon ll'I:8y wilhdra'.\' from Ihis by adoption ot approprla1eon:tinanoe, 10. AMENDMENTS This ITiIa)' be amended only b',o app.rovBI by the governing bodies. of e.artJ memb2.r jo..Hisdic1ioo. 11. UABlUTY To ll'Ie eXCenl pcrmiUed by Pa-.v, ehe participating political subdi'lisrotJSi ~ee Lo i~':fy. koop and ~');)};j Ihe membelsof the Cammr.ssilJnandl its. staff flea and harmloss 4 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 APPENDIX B - CONTINUED from 8'Y>j f~ly on 3cccunl or 2t'tj Injury Of d(}Ill::JQe of ~""Iy lype lo :Jny person or prope;1J' gfcfo'Iing cut or perfc~r.ce or Ihe dutic~ ur,($ rc.sponsibilitios irnpo$cd by this !\groomenl In the e','erl1 ci any suit Of prOCCcd"l"lO btough.t ~oin$l members of the Commi~lo.n ex rts staH, the PfJrliClpOlin(1 ~olilic<1! ~ubdivisions shall pay reasonablo costs of defenso. An,! costs Of the p~rt:ciptilT"Q pOlitical subdh'isions under this sodion shall be shared on a p6( cupila basis as detemined by me most recen1 pcpulatian eSiimates of the Waldon Coo~€'f CO~Br fo; Public Se~ of :he University of V....ginia. WITNESS our hands a....d s881s this da)' of . 1997. ATTEST: 1\ /~ () I ',\~ 7'. I-~_h~ .-, (if I t: (( r,~ ern' OF ROANOKE 8)' .~_~Q(S17o.~- ATTEST: '-/?'"~-<-.. ;;4/. ~ I<-?>../ .r- Clerk ~ ~~ ~c::i ~;lJi,~~ f CfTY OF SALEM By~eg4 d "y- ATTEST: TOWN OF VINTON /0/2.7"') .i.,If ~-<z..;.o ) ..t..""":.~".J L~Ak ~ ----- ByM~t? ~4^-.J 7 . H'..\\'SC\fv3REEI<\'I.1 ) Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 8-5 APPENDIX C: INPUT TO THE UPDATE OF THE ROANOKE VALLEY CONCEPTUAL GREENWAY PLAN Summary of Public Response on Update to the Greenway Plan February 16, 2006 1. What is your vision of the greenway network? Are there corridors that should be added or deleted from the Conceptual Greenway Plan? Input Question No. # Written Comment Date G1 1 Work on core greenways and not on roadways 2/16/2006 G1 1 Major east west = Roanoke River; perhaps north-south=Lick Run 2/16/2006 G1 1 Roanoke River top priority; to Explore Park-destination 2/16/2006 G1 1 Connectivity to schools - needed 2/16/2006 G1 1 Connect to trails outside area 2/16/2006 G1 1 Connect Nature Conservancy and Happy Hollow 2/16/2006 G1 1 Concern with use at Havens Wildlife ManaQement Area 2/16/2006 G2 1 Pedestrian traffic area 2/16/2006 G2 1 ConnectinQ parks and recreation areas 2/16/2006 G2 1 Connecting people with places of employment 2/16/2006 G2 1 Venue for events - races 2/16/2006 G2 1 Connects natural resources 2/16/2006 G2 1 Connect neiqhborhoods/communities 2/16/2006 G3 1 Extend connections to Franklin, Montgomery and Botetourt County 2/16/2006 G3 1 Green Hill Park to Explore Park 2/16/2006 G3 1 Include Read Mountain 2/16/2006 G3 1 Tinker Creek to Carvins Cove to Botetourt 2/16/2006 G3 1 Lick Run out to William Fleming (west) 2/16/2006 G3 1 More bicyclelwalker friendly greenways along roadways! 2/16/2006 G3 1 Add Glade Road trail - south of Vinton 2/16/2006 G3 1 Add Interior Dept. trails from 111 to Explore 2/16/2006 G3 1 Must include Explore Park 2/16/2006 G4 1 Mixed surfaces 2/16/2006 G4 1 Onloff road 2116/2006 G4 1 ' Mix of location (urban, suburban, rural) 2/16/2006 G4 1 ' Betterlmore uniform signage 2/16/2006 G4 1 Length of river oentire way; tributaries as well 2/16/2006 G4 1 'Potential connection to other counties (Botetourt, Bedford) 2/16/2006 G4 1 ' Better volunteer promotion 2/16/2006 G4 1 Tie into existinq events (i.e. Clean Valley Day, etc) 2/16/2006 'Enhance connections: Carvins Cove, Read Mtn, National Forest G4 1 land 2/16/2006 G4 1 Low maintenance, pedestrian traffic 2/16/2006 G5 1 Emphasize the protection and enhancements of Nature 2/16/2006 G5 1 Safe clean area 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway. January 2007 C-1 C-2 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED G5 1 Create trails that serve multiple users 2/16/2006 G5 1 Greenways should parallel riverslstreamslcreeks, not roadways 2/16/2006 G5 1 Focus on off-road trails; do not drop trails on top of roadways 2/16/2006 1-1 1 Nature Conservancy tract on Bent Mtn, connect to Happy Hollow 2/16/2006 Perimeter trail- horse trail around valley; start with trail along Blue 1-1 1 Ridge Parkway 2/16/2006 1-10 1 1 - Recreation first 2/16/2006 1-10 1 2 - Casual development such as restaurants or condos 2/16/2006 1-10 1 3 - Connectors to access greenways 2/16/2006 1-11 1 Connected trails 2/16/2006 1-12 1 Add Hollins College to Carvins Cove 2/16/2006 1-12 1 Add Read Mtn. 2/16/2006 Vision: Connectivity to outlying counties and their trails, open 1-12 1 spaceslnat.lands 2/16/2006 Vision: *Preservation within city of undeveloped properties, open 1-12 1 spaces, still natural patches of land. 2/16/2006 1-12 1 Vision: ConnectinQ neiQhborhoods and communities 2/16/2006 That neighborhoods are connected to business districts to encourage more walking and biking to run your errands instead of driving - connecting neighborhoods to downtown and places like 1-13 1 Grand village is essential 2/16/2006 Connections to all points & planned routes that can be accessed 1-14 1 by bicycle & walking 2/16/2006 Connect existing trails of Roanoke River trail, Chestnut loop & 1-14 1 Carvins Cove 2/16/2006 1-15 1 Facilitate bikinq transportation around the city and into downtown 2/16/2006 Add back greenway in Explore Park along Roanoke River. Also 1-16 1 trails alonq river from STP down to Explore 2/16/2006 1-16 1 Havens Wildlife RefuQe needs a trail 2/16/2006 Selfishly, my vision would be to use connected network of trails for commuting on bicycle from Garden City area to downtown, to northwest area of city. I think connecting downtown to Mill 1-17 1 Mountain and Blue Ridge Parkway would also be wonderful! 2/16/2006 I think the greenway system should be both 1) beautiful and 2) functional. Some areas would be more of 1 and some would be 1-18 1 more of 2, of course, depending on location and type of trail. 2/16/2006 I hope we're not holding up work in certain areas because of the overwhelming nature of the "big plan". My present perception is that we have a gorilla that we don't quite know how to approach. How many miles per year have we finished? Keep the big plan in 1-19 1 mind, but finish something. 2/16/2006 1-2 1 EverythinQ look Qood 2/16/2006 Delete the highways (e.g. #20, #1, #2). These are not greenways. 1-20 1 Focus on real trails. 2/16/2006 I think the greenways need to be interactive connections throughout the whole region. We need connections to natural areas like Explore Park, the Appalachian Trail, the GW National 1-21 1 Forest and the Roanoke River. 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway. January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED To be able to travel by foot or bike from downtown Roanoke to the Roanoke River and then either east to the Salem city limits or west to the Blue Ridge Parkway following the river's floodplain. There should also be at least 2 north-south greenways: Lick Run corridor and Peters Creek or Masons Creek corridors. Lastly, a connection to Carvins Cove and Havens WMA would be nice but only after 1-22 1 the above items are finished. 2/16/2006 The greenways will be more populated & used when there is a continuous path of 5 miles. Therefore, all efforts should be 1-23 1 directed toward this. 2/16/2006 All stream corridors should be greenways, as well as abandoned 1-24 1 railroad rights of way and many alleys. 2/16/2006 1-25 1 A network that crosses the valley with connected trails 2/16/2006 Riverside greenway from Green Hill Park to Explore with feeder 1-26 1 trails leading to the river from strategic areas of the valley 2/16/2006 Walks all the greenways all the time. Greenways make Roanoke a better place to be, healthier environment. Old folks need the 1-27 1 qreenways; they can't do the AT. 2/16/2006 1-28 1 Completion of the current plan throuQhout the Valley 2/17/2006 To have a network of pathways (paved/unpaved) throughout the valley to provide routes for non-motorized transportation, exercise, 1-3 1 and recreation 2/16/2006 I have a copy of the original 1906 Roanoke River Greenway Plan. Back then they knew the value of having a greenway along the 1-30 1 river. It is TIME we finish the thinq!!! 2/14/2006 It would enhance our valley's offerings not only to citizens but to the traveling public, visitors, and tourists, if we could do a circumferential from Carvins Cove to Havens Wildlife Area to Spring Hollow, up Bent Mountain, down the Parkway to the National Forest, to Greenfield, and to the Cove. Many 1-30 1 communities in America now have these wonderful loops 2/14/2006 Long range goal -- connect Montgomery County to Smith 1-30 1 Mountain Lake. 2/14/2006 We need to get the river corridor completed as soon as possible. There are unlimited possibilities for greenways, but the corridor along the Roanoke River will serve as the backbone. The many 1-4 1 smaller trails need to be connected by this river backbone. 2/16/2006 To be able to walk out my door and go anywhere from anywhere, on foot. To Damascus on the AT & back a different way, for example. To travel in large circles from my house. To walk & bike 1-5 1 on more errands, commutes, etc. 2/16/2006 1-6 1 Extend Roanoke River Greenway to Blacksburg, Franklin County. 2/16/2006 1-6 1 Extend Lick Run to Peters Creek Rd. and to Mason's Cove. 2/16/2006 1-6 1 Use paper alleys in city for greenway corridor's. 2/16/2006 1-6 1 Use utility right of ways - sewer upgrade for right of way. 2/16/2006 1-6 1 Push for rail with trail from Wasena Park to Ghent Park. 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 C-3 C-4 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED I'm of the impression that the scope of Roanoke's Conceptual Greenway Plan is too ambitious at this stage. Too much red, not 1-7 1 enouqh blue. Promote a more scaled back staqe. 2/16/2006 1-8 1 Connected, usable for transportation as well as recreation 2/16/2006 I would like to see a place my family can ride bicycles and walklrun without fear of traffic. I would also enjoy being able to 1-30 1 walk/bicycle to work and school safely. 2/16/2006 2. Which Greenways should be completed first? List 1-5 Input No. Question # Written Comment Date 1-14 2 #32 [Roanoke River] to Blue Ridge Parkway 2/16/2006 1-18 2 #4, #5 Any other long wooded trails 2/16/2006 #8, #9, #23 - bike access from downtown Roanoke to Carvins 1-15 2 Cove 2/16/2006 1-18 2 1 Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1) Roanoke River - as far as feasible - hopefully to Explore Park 1-23 2 andlor Salem 2/16/2006 1-10 2 1) Roanoke River corridor 2/16/2006 1. #32 [Roanoke River] Get the trunk done, then focus on the 1-20 2 branches 2/16/2006 1-21 2 1. BridQe at HanQinQ Rock 2/16/2006 1. Lick Run. This corridor should ultimately serve the Carvins Cove natural area north of the City limits. Ample open space exists north of Valley View Crossing to extend this multi-use trail 1-29 2 to residents near Countryside Golf Course and beyond. 2/16/2006 1-12 2 1. Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-13 2 1. Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-22 2 1. Roanoke River - No. 32 2/16/2006 1-17 2 1. Roanoke River #32 2/16/2006 1-18 2 2 Lick Run 2/16/2006 1-23 2 2) Barnhardt Creek #36 2/16/2006 1-10 2 2) Connectors to downtown, shoppinq 2/16/2006 2. #15 [Hanging Rock] Get the bridge in behind Orange Market 1-20 2 so trail connects to trailhead and parking and future #4 & 5. 2/16/2006 1-12 2 2. Hollins to Carvins Cove 2/16/2006 1-22 2 2. Lick Run - No. 22 2/16/2006 1-13 2 2. Mill Mountain 2/16/2006 1-17 2 2. Mill Mountain #44 2/16/2006 1-21 2 2. Roanoke River Greenway - west Salem to Roanoke Co. 2/16/2006 2. Roanoke River. Currently, the City should focus on extending the Roanoke River greenway from Wiley Drive to Ghent park utilizing open space adjacent to the Roanoke River under the 1-29 2 city's ownership. 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway. January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED 1-18 2 3 Mill Mtn 2/16/2006 1-23 2 3) Roanoke River Tributary #28 2/16/2006 1-17 2 3. Garnand Branch #41 2/16/2006 3. Grandin Road - something to connect south Roanoke and 1-13 2 downtown to Grandin Villaqe 2/16/2006 1-22 2 3. Hanging Rock - No. 15 2/16/2006 1-21 2 3. Roanoke River Greenway - Roanoke City to Explore Park 2/16/2006 3. Tinker Creek. This corridor should be extended to NE Roanoke to Old Mountain Road. This is a viable option that can get pavement down now so that people can enjoy Tinker Creek and 1-29 2 surroundings. 2/16/2006 1-17 2 4. Blue Ridqe Parkway 2/16/2006 4. Blue Ridge Parkway - access from south Roanoke and 1-13 2 downtown to BRP 2/16/2006 4. Get the 1st three done [Roanoke River, Lick Run, Hanging 1-22 2 Rock] 2/16/2006 1-21 2 4. RaleiQh Court area to Garst Mill Park 2/16/2006 1-21 2 5. Colonial Ave. (VWCC) to Parkway at 220 S. 2/16/2006 1-2 2 Along the Parkway: connected to Stewarts Knob 2/16/2006 As much of the river as possible. Green Hill Park to Explore Park 1-4 2 as a start 2/16/2006 G4 2 Back Creek 0 removed? 2/16/2006 1-5 2 Bent Mountain 2/16/2006 1-8 2 Bike lanes on 10th Street 2/16/2006 1-15 2 Blue Ridqe Parkway #49 - bikinq access alonq BRP trails 2/16/2006 G2 2 Chestnut RidQe loop to Explore Park (horse trail) 2/16/2006 G5 2 Complete Garnand Branch (from Bedford County Residents) 2/16/2006 G5 2 Complete Roanoke Loop through the Havens area 2/16/2006 G3 2 Complete segments along the river (connect)' 2/16/2006 G5 2 Completion of Roanoke River Greenway a TOP priority 2/16/2006 G4 2 Concentrate on loops 2/16/2006 G2 2 Connect existing greenways! All greenways! 2/16/2006 1-11 2 Connect to Carvins Cove 2/16/2006 1-11 2 Connect to Parkway 2/16/2006 G2 2 Connect to Parkway - Mill Mtn. Greenway 2/16/2006 G2 2 Connect to Tanglewood Mall- Franklin Rd. corridor 2/16/2006 G5 2 Create Connection between Melrose and Cove Road 2/16/2006 1-28 2 Didn't pick up the map, but the River corridor 2/17/2006 G5 2 Finish Tinker Creek 2/16/2006 1-16 2 Greenway at Explore park, alonq river. 2/16/2006 1-5 2 HanQinQ Rock - connect to AT 2/16/2006 Hanging Rock - I live in the City near HR and would sure love to see the trail extend to Roanoke River. My end of town has 1-30 2 NOTHING, no parks, no trails, no anythinQ. 2/14/2006 I think connectivity is the most important aspect of staging. Making the first greenway development connect is most 1-7 2 important. This whether linear connection or circular connection. 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 C-5 C-6 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED 1-1 2 Lick Run 2/16/2006 1-6 2 Lick Run 2/16/2006 1-8 2 Lick Run 2/16/2006 1-5 2 Lick Run - connect to AT 2/16/2006 G5 2 Link Blue Ridge Parkway #42/#33 2116/2006 1-1 2 Mason Creek 2/16/2006 G1 2 Masons Creek 2/16/2006 G4 2 Mason's Creek 2/16/2006 Masons Creek - Initiate Construction of Masons Creek from G5 2 Battlefield Trail 2/16/2006 1-1 2 Murray Run - T anglewood 2/16/2006 1-9 2 Ones that link existing segments together. 2/16/2006 G1 2 Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-1 2 Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-11 2 Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-24 2 Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-26 2 Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-6 2 Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-8 2 Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-5 2 Roanoke River - Victory Park - canoes 2/16/2006 Roanoke River #32 upstream from SmithlWasena Park and 1-15 2 downstream to BRP 2/1612006 1-25 2 Roanoke River from Green Hill park to Mill Mt. 2/16/2006 Roanoke River 0 core of the system (Blueway) - also greenways G4 2 leadinq into it, incorporation of blueways 2/16/2006 G2 2 Roanoke River!! 2/16/2006 Roanoke River!! This should be the core of the entire greenway 1-19 2 project. What a showcase it could be. 2/16/2006 G4 2 Same qoes for Parkway 0 connections to other iurisdictions 2/16/2006 Roanoke River #32 Garden City #41 TinkerlCarvin Creek 1-30 2 #19&24 Roanoke Valley Perimeter Trail #49 Wolf Creek #51 2/16/2006 Should complete main east-west trails 1 st, then main south-north trails 2nd, then other connecting trails and long, wooded trails 1-18 2 3rd. 2/16/2006 G1 2 Shrine Hill ? 2/16/2006 The City should focus on Lick Run, Roanoke River and Tinker 1-29 2 Creek. We cannot afford to wait any longer. 2/16/2006 1-5 2 Tinker Creek - connect to AT 2/16/2006 G4 2 Tinker Creek and Lick Run 0 connections to AT are important 2/16/2006 G2 2 Tinker Creek to Carvins Cove + AT 2/16/2006 1-1 2 Work on Perimeter Trail 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway. January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED 3. Have you encountered any problem (s) while visiting area greenways? If so, please describe what problem (s) was/were encountered and where encountered. Input Question No. # Written Comment Date G5 3 Better lighting to promote safe trails 2/16/2006 Biggest problem is that the sections are not long enough for 1-25 3 bikinq. 2/16/2006 City of Roanoke has a sign on the trail between Carvin Cove Dam and boat launch that says trail closed. Needs to be 1-16 3 removed. 2/16/2006 1-8 3 Could they be plowed? 2/16/2006 Disconnected wI other greenways or other non-motorized friendly 1-3 3 routes - not always easy to qet to 2/16/2006 G5 3 Emergency phones should be made available to Greeway users 2/16/2006 1-1 3 Erosion 2/16/2006 1-3 3 Findingllearning about the greenways 2/16/2006 Free ranging dogs along Mill Mountain Greenway and Roanoke River Greenway from Carilion Memorial to Piedmont Park area. 1-22 3 These dogs come from nearby homes. 2/16/2006 Garst MiII- congestionlpeople not cleaning up after pets 1-30 3 Hanging Rock - Trail not clearly marked 2/16/2006 Getting info on greenways (RVCVB) (New Comer Mag.) (Media Coverage) (Website links from area hotels) (Pamphlets at retail G2 3 establishments) 2/16/2006 I think unauthorized cross country travel is leading to erosion in 1-18 3 some areas, esp. where there are switchbacks. 2/16/2006 G5 3 Increase the connectivity between trails 2/16/2006 1-6 3 Keep qlass off of trails 2/16/2006 1-21 3 Lack of bathrooms 2/16/2006 1-21 3 Lack of interpretive signage 2/16/2006 1-21 3 Lack of trash cans 2/16/2006 G1 3 Lick Run: shopping carts, vandalism, security concerns 2/16/2006 G4 3 LiQhtinQ most important in urban areas 2/16/2006 G1 3 Loose pit bull 2/16/2006 Maintenance - keep open (Wiley Drive and Tinker Creek) - they close gates and are slow in removing mud from transportation 1-6 3 corridor 2/16/2006 1-4 3 MarkinQ of Qreenway to Mill Mountain 2/16/2006 1-6 3 Markinqs make it difficult to follow trails 2/16/2006 G1 3 Murray Run: trash, trash cans needed 2/16/2006 My husband Mr. Bryant looks after Wolf Creek Trail. We pick up trash - 24 underpass clean out after each flood, call Mrs. 1-2 3 McMillan about portajohn's upside down 2/16/2006 1-11 3 No 2/16/2006 1-14 3 No 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 C-7 C-8 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED 1-28 3 No 2/17/2006 1-15 3 No - trash in trees is unsightly 2/16/2006 No except the bridge over Mason's Creek needs to be 1-26 3 completed. 2/16/2006 1-17 3 No problems encountered 2/16/2006 1-12 3 Not enouqh clear siqnaqe leadinq me to the routes 2/16/2006 1-12 3 Not enouQh promotionlpublicity 2/16/2006 1-7 3 Not really. 2/16/2006 Obnoxious graffiti on the 1-581 underpass, south side of Roanoke River; visible from Roanoke River trail where it passes under 1- 1-22 3 581, looking south at underpass supports along old NS tracks. 2/16/2006 1-24 3 Pet poop pollutes the water. Pet owners need to pick it up. 2/16/2006 G5 3 Police patrols 2/16/2006 G3 3 Problems: Amenities 2/16/2006 G4 3 Promotion should improve 2/16/2006 G1 3 Roanoke River: graffiti 2/16/2006 1-10 3 Safety - some are pretty scary 2/16/2006 G5 3 Safety (perception of beinq unsafe - Wolf Creek, Lick Run) 2/16/2006 G2 3 Security issues -lighting, call boxes in specific areas 2/16/2006 G4 3 Separate uses on a single greenway? 2/16/2006 G4 3 Smell! (Roanoke River)' 2/16/2006 G1 3 Smith/Wasena: security at niqht 2/1612006 Some greenway routes are hard to follow (e.g. between VWCC & Patrick Henry). But not too many siqns - ruins the outdoor 1-18 3 experience. 2/16/2006 G1 3 Tinker Creek: QarbaQe, security 2/16/2006 1-1 3 Trash 2/16/2006 G4 3 Trash (Roanoke and Tinker) , 2/16/2006 1-8 3 Trash in waterways and along Tinker Creek Greenway 2/16/2006 1-20 3 Vandalism & erosion from adjacent athletic fields on #21 2/16/2006 G4 3 Vandalism (Wolf Creek) , 2/16/2006 Washoutsltrail cutting on hills on Murray Run above Fishburn 1-12 3 Park 2/16/2006 Wiley Drive is a joke because of token auto traffic. The low water bridges should be replaced by graceful arched pedestrian 1-19 3 bridQes. 2/16/2006 G4 3 Wilev Drive near Smith Park (Iiqhtinq concerns/safeM 2/16/2006 1-13 3 Yes - they don't connect and there aren't enouQh!! 2/16/2006 Yes. They only run a mile or two, on a long hike you have to 1-5 3 navigate through scrambles. I've solved some problems. 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway. January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED 4. What improvements or amenities would you like to see on existing greenways? Input Question No. # Written Comment Date G4 4 'Interpretive signage in appropriate areas (natural, historical, etc.) 2/16/2006 G4 4 'Kiosks with maps 2/16/2006 1-27 4 Add bathrooms, trash cans (occasional) 2/16/2006 1-21 4 Add blueways (recreational water use) to the master plans. 2/16/2006 G2 4 Amenities - bike racks 2/16/2006 G3 4 Art on the trail 2/16/2006 1-12 4 Art sculptural elements 2/16/2006 G4 4 Auto traffic (remove where possible, river) - alternate routes 2/16/2006 Barriers keeping people on main trail and off of spur trailslcut 1-12 4 throughs (erosion and degradation a problem) 2/16/2006 1-6 4 Bathrooms should be open all year round 2/16/2006 G1 4 Benches 2/16/2006 G3 4 Better markings on greenway itself (except Mill Mountain) 2/16/2006 1-12 4 Better signage 2/16/2006 G3 4 Better signagelidentification - help in usinglpromoting 2/1612006 G1 4 Bridge at Hanging Rock 2/16/2006 1-12 4 Call boxes and liqhtinq periodically 2/16/2006 1-19 4 Complete Roanoke River section 2/16/2006 1-3 4 Connections wI other qreenways 2/16/2006 Consider porous pavement or grass pavers instead of asphalt on 1-9 4 a demonstration segment 2/16/2006 G1 4 Contact information - notify about trash 2/16/2006 G3 4 Control of animalsl what to do if dog attacks? 2/16/2006 1-2 4 Do not have any complaints 2/16/2006 1-20 4 Don't worry about amenities. Get the core trail network built. 2/16/2006 1-12 4 Educational;linterpretive signage 2/16/2006 1-19 4 Have picnic areas, bike racks, benches, etc. 2/16/2006 1-18 4 Historic walks (with siqns) 2/16/2006 1-5 4 Historical markers, monuments, fountains, etc. 2/16/2006 1-7 4 I'm more concerned with new trail than trail improvements 2/16/2006 G3 4 Kiosks with history of area or to emphasize natural amenities 2/16/2006 1-5 4 Latrines 2/16/2006 1-19 4 License vendors 2/16/2006 G3 4 Maintenance 2/16/2006 G1 4 Maps 2/16/2006 1-4 4 Maps 2/16/2006 1-4 4 Mile markers. From the river out. 2/16/2006 G1 4 Mileage markers 2/16/2006 Mileage markers and maps would be great although I realize the 1-22 4 vandalism risk of these features. 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 C-9 C-10 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED G1 4 Mill Mountain kiosk - update 2/16/2006 1-12 4 More clear mapping & an adopt-a-mile plan 2/16/2006 1-11 4 More trees 2/16/2006 G1 4 Multi-usel horse trails 2/16/2006 Natural habitat restoration (c1eanout ivy, restore native plants, 1-12 4 grasses) 2/16/2006 1-18 4 Nature walks (with siqns) 2/16/2006 1-16 4 None 2/16/2006 G1 4 Parking - access - Murray Run 2/16/2006 1-9 4 Plan for pet waste bag dispensers as part of all new segments. 2/16/2006 Preserve or replant thick veqetation on stream banks for wildlife 1-24 4 and water quality. 2/16/2006 1-21 4 Promote regular clean up events (like the fall waterways cleanup) 2/16/2006 Put up more bike ways near shops and retail areas. E.g. put up an outside bikeway around Towers and put bike racks at a safe location along the outside bikeway. The idea would be to have a 1-18 4 safe corridor at these areas to increase non-motorized use. 2/16/2006 1-6 4 Remove debris that accumulates behind low water bridQe 2/16/2006 1-23 4 Remove the concrete median in Smith Park 2/16/2006 1-10 4 Restaurants 2/16/2006 G2 4 Restrooms, etc. 2/16/2006 G4 4 Restroomslwater fountains, access 2/16/2006 1-12 4 Restroomslwater fountainsltrash cans 2/16/2006 1-5 4 Rock gardens, sculptures, flowerbeds, other aesthetic things 2/16/2006 1-10 4 Security cameras 2/16/2006 See previous question [lack of bathrooms, trash cans, interpretive 1-21 4 siQnaQe] 2/16/2006 G4 4 Signs (uniformity)* 2/16/2006 G4 4 Surface consideration important 2/16/2006 The car side of the Smith Park is too narrow, an extra 6 inches 1-28 4 would mean a lot 2/17/2006 There should be a footbridge over Lick Run to connect G5 4 community. 2/16/2006 1-10 4 Trash pick up 2/16/2006 G4 4 Trash receptacles near greenways (wildlife prooD 2/16/2006 1-8 4 Trees, trees, trees! 2/16/2006 G1 4 Water fountains 2/16/2006 1-5 4 Water fountains 2/16/2006 1-6 4 Water fountains 2/16/2006 1-30 4 We need some decent siqns for the trails. 2/14/2006 1-25 4 What exists is fine. We just need more. 2/16/2006 Wildflower gardens in some areas would be nice. Otherwise, retain the forest cover and allow older forests to grow along 1-18 4 greenways. 2/16/2006 1-1 4 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway. January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED 5. What is the best way to get citizens involved in greenways? Are there ways in which you would be willing to volunteer? For information on volunteering opportunities, please contact Pathfinders for Greenways (E-mail: pathfinders@greenways.org) Input Question No. # Written Comment Date G1 5 Foot race up Mill Mtn - fund raiserlinterest 2/16/2006 G1 5 Sponsors for clean up 2/16/2006 G1 5 Have Pathfinder notifications 2/16/2006 G1 5 Involve Scouts, other groups 2/16/2006 G1 5 Brochures on greenways 2/16/2006 G1 5 Adopt-a-trail - neighborhood or corporate 2/16/2006 G3 5 Present to neighborhood groups 2/16/2006 G3 5 Adopt a traillsponsors - create a sense of ownership 2/1612006 G3 5 Involve everyone - arts communitylcivic 2/16/2006 G3 5 Better mapping to identify trails 2/16/2006 G3 5 Launching points to encourage and facilitate use 2/16/2006 Promote to schools - outdoor recreationlnature or community G3 5 study 2/16/2006 G4 5 Tie into festivals, etc. 2/16/2006 G4 5 Hype awareness "Greenway Day" 0 media coveraQe 2/16/2006 G4 5 Advertise and increase opportunities 0 more frequent 2/16/2006 G4 5 Promote awareness with additional events 2/16/2006 G4 5 Incorporate schools (curriculum and sports) - art, history, science 2/16/2006 G4 5 Promote ownership (adopt-a-traillstream,Qreenway) 2/16/2006 1-1 5 2/16/2006 1-10 5 Great website. The current one did not list this meeting tonight. 2/16/2006 1-11 5 Branch out to business, civic groups, other non-profits 2/16/2006 1-11 5 Solicit funds from local business 2/16/2006 Present to & involve schools - PH cross country team adopt the trail they use; school groups volunteer on trails; taking home info 1-12 5 to parents 2/16/2006 More neighborhood events on greenways - "may day", festivals, 1-12 5 children's events, races, etc. 2/16/2006 1-12 5 Present reQularly (1/yr or 112 yr?) at neiQhborhood meetinQs 2/16/2006 1-13 5 Build more to connect to neighborhoods to businesses! 2/16/2006 1-15 5 Adopt a section 2/16/2006 1-16 5 I already am a volunteer. 2/16/2006 Emphasize Charlotte's success. Stress economic development 1-17 5 potential 2/16/2006 Have outdoor festivals with mayoral proclamations, youth 1-19 5 participation, media coveraqe 2/16/2006 We are members of Dr. Bill Gordge's Wednesday work group - "all day, year round". Working at Carvins Cove - we have dug about 2 1-2 5 miles - with 3/4 mile to go. 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 C-11 C-12 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED I already do volunteer. Many others would if they knew how. I 1-20 5 found out by accident. 2/16/2006 1-21 5 I already do volunteer and support program. 2/16/2006 Have picnics and outdoor events, like Earth day, to help get 1-21 5 people out of doors. 2/16/2006 1-21 5 + more money from the state. 2/16/2006 1-22 5 Race events, fun runslwalkslrides 2/16/2006 1-22 5 Clean-up events 2/16/2006 1-22 5 Neiqhborhood association events 2/16/2006 1-22 5 Adopt a trail programs 2/16/2006 1-22 5 School field trips 2/16/2006 Contact neighborhoods - people who live near a greenway will be 1-25 5 more likely to volunteer on a particular section 2/16/2006 See sponsorship for sections on an annual basis, say $1000 a 1-28 5 mile 2/17/2006 1-3 5 Advertiselpromote current qreenways and their potential users 2/16/2006 Willing to volunteer wI maintenancelupkeep - currently a member 1-3 5 of Pathfinders for Greenways 2/16/2006 1-4 5 By having a greenway connect to their neighborhood 2/16/2006 Publicize it better. The open stretches are attracting traffic. Build 1-5 5 more miles 2/16/2006 1-6 5 Fun! 2/16/2006 Connecting with community groups is probably the most effective 1-7 5 way to engage people who are engaged. 2/16/2006 1-8 5 The picnics are good 2/16/2006 1-30 5 Make sure people know about them. 2/16/2006 6. Additional Comments? Response Input No. Question # # Written Comment Date G3 6 C "Rails with trails" 2/16/2006 30 years from now greenways will define Roanoke, whereas what city managers are doing 1-27 6 B won't matter 2/16/2006 Alley greenways. Bring into the neighborhoods. G6 6 A Identify. 2/16/2006 Bridges. Can Highland Park be connected with 1-5 6 A Roanoke River via footbridge? 2/16/2006 Carilion would be a good target for corporate G4 6 K participation 2/16/2006 Coordinate right-of-way negotiations for alleyslsewerslelectric service improvements wI 1-12 6 B greenway development 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway. January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED Create obligations (govtlzoning) that developers allowlset aside funds and land for connections 1-12 6 A and or protections of corridors 2/16/2006 Develop a pilot project urban greenway along the rive to show the possibilities of a greenway as an G6 6 C urban economic generator, i.e. little San Antonio 2/16/2006 G4 6 I Focus on important areas 2/16/2006 Funding needs to be a higher priority. Ask 10,000, 1,000 - 500 sponsors for business & government. 1-6 6 A Sell bonds to finance greenways. 2/16/2006 Good opportunity for connections with Havens G4 6 A Wildlife area 2/16/2006 Governments need to secure rights of way for greenways when creatinglchanging land use or G3 6 A riqhts of way 2/16/2006 1-10 6 A Great recruitinQ tool for brinQinQ people to town! 2/16/2006 Greenways must be perceived as economic G6 6 B qenerators like softballlsoccer complexes. 2/16/2006 Identify potential places for redevelopment (ex.: G4 6 H Walnut Street bridqe, Smith Park, etc.) 2/16/2006 Incorporate bike lanes on city streets to link 1-15 6 A existing sections 2/16/2006 Incorporate greenway during Carilion G4 6 J development, biomed center 2/16/2006 G4 6 M Involve NS railroad in the process 2/16/2006 Is there any way to add bike lanes on Jefferson St. from Memorial Hospital to downtownlMill 1-15 6 B Mountain Greenway along Williamson? 2/16/2006 It seems that funding is a problem - the gov't needs to make it more of a priority to increase the 1-13 6 A quality of life for the area 2/16/2006 1-2 6 A Just keep qoinq. 2/16/2006 1-22 6 A Keep up the good work! 2/16/2006 1-28 6 A Keep up the qood work! 2/17/2006 G4 6 F More greenway development = cleaner rivers 2/16/2006 1-2 6 B Mrs. Liz Belcher does a wonderful job. 2/16/2006 Need more efforts in Roanoke County and Salem City and some effort in Botetourt County to 1-21 6 A complement the City of Roanoke's efforts. 2/16/2006 One other thought - develop the river! (The rest 1-19 6 A will follow!) 2/16/2006 G3 6 B Open utility ROW for greenways 2/16/2006 1-30 6 A Please, please allow bikes on sidewalks. 2/14/2006 Presentations by Commission can be made at City Council, boards of supervisors, with budget 1-24 6 A requests. 2/16/2006 G4 6 G Private contractors help 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 C-13 C-14 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED G4 6 E Promote commercial exposure to greenway 2/16/2006 Promote to local/reqional business for economic G4 6 D benefiUquality of life 0 long term benefits - ITT 2/16/2006 Push for corporate financial assistance along with 1-26 6 A construction money from local governments. 2/16/2006 Rails to Trails potential sites? (Roanoke River Greenway near Wiley) - can be big economic G4 6 L driver 2/16/2006 1-6 6 B Rails with trails 2/16/2006 Reach out to business 0 promote themselves G4 6 C through greenway awarenesslparticipation 2/16/2006 Some paved trails are good to get bikes off roads, G4 6 B road bikes 2/16/2006 The City needs greenways AND more trees to offset its increasing air pollution problem; on the back end, they need to plan to deal with the 1-30 6 C increasing amount of leaves to pick up. 2/14/2006 The City should avoid future mistakes in greenway design and construction evident in Mill Mountain greenway corridor. Sidewalks should not be 1-29 6 A eliQible as qreenwavs. 2/16/2006 The trail concept being connected with a historic neighborhood walk concept makes for interesting 1-5 6 B crosstown hikes. 2/16/2006 Use existing alleys, for which the City already owns the right of ways, to extend the greenway 1-23 6 A network 2/16/2006 Yearly funding could come from each locality as 1-30 6 B capital improvement funds. 2/14/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway. January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED Public Input from Individuals at June 8,2006 Public Input Meeting 1. Do you support the vision of completing the Roanoke River Greenway as h #1 . . ? t e pnonty-. Comment # Question Response Date 1 1 Yes 6/8/2006 3 1 Yes 6/8/2006 4 1 Yes 6/8/2006 5 1 Yes 6/8/2006 6 1 Yes 6/8/2006 Yes - showcase segments only to start with. This leaves money 7 1 for other small connectors or less expensive Qreenways 6/8/2006 8 1 Yes. It is a natural artery. 6/8/2006 9 1 Yes, it is the cornerstone. 6/8/2006 I think that regionally, this is a great notion; however, localities may be privy to unplanned circumstances that provide them with 10 1 positive opportunity to tackle other qreenways. 6/8/2006 11 1 Yes. 6/8/2006 12 1 Yes 6/8/2006 13 1 Do it in two years 6/8/2006 The sooner this can be completed, the more that people and the community will see the benefits of a completed traillgreenway 14 1 across the valley. 6/8/2006 15 1 Yes! 6/8/2006 16 1 Yes 6/8/2006 Yes - complete it first and use it as a model to gain support for 17 1 other projects. 6/8/2006 18 1 Yes -like a tree, must have a stronQ trunk to support the limbs 6/8/2006 19 1 Yes 6/8/2006 Yes, but act on other opportunities for other greenways that 20 1 become available too! 6/8/2006 21 1 Yes 6/8/2006 Yes but we need more involvement from the private sector in getting funds. Novozymes is a great start & maybe that will spur competition among other large companies to donate & get 22 1 involved. 6/8/2006 23 1 Yes! 6/8/2006 24 1 Yes 6/8/2006 This would create a very long trail that should be scenic through much of the Roanoke Valley. Break the task up into sections and complete 1 section a year that could be used. With the right publicity this could creat more local support and this should 25 1 create local demand for connecting existing trails to this 6/8/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 C-15 C-16 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED 2. Do you agree with the #2 priorities listed on the back of your map? If not, h t h Id t? wac anges wou you sugges . Comment # Question Response Date 1 2 See 3 6/8/2006 #2 priority should be #9 in Botetourt and Ro. Co; #2 priority should 3 2 be #8 in Botetourt Co. 6/8/2006 4 2 Yes 6/8/2006 5 2 Yes 6/8/2006 6 2 No. Move the Murray Run Greenway to a higher priority 6/8/2006 Delete 49. Add new trail Hanging Rock to Hollins via Timberview Road 1) connecting to Loch Haven Road via Loch Haven Lake 7 2 2)extending through the woods & connecting to #9 Tinker Creek 6/8/2006 Yes, because they connect to the Roanoke River Greenway, 8 2 forming the beginnings of a network 6/8/2006 9 2 Yes 6/8/2006 10 2 Yep 6/8/2006 Yes. Also consider making main gravel trail through Carvins Cove a 12 2 paved greenway. 6/8/2006 13 2 ? 6/8/2006 I think that more emphasis should be placed in connecting neighborhoods and communities to existing trails and the Roanoke River Greenway. Specifically, the ability to access downtown and the greenway there is important but currently quite difficult to do safely. The connectivity can be done piece by piece and should be advocated by the Greenway Commission any time that 14 2 roadlinfrastructure work is done in Roanoke. 6/8/2006 15 2 Yes. 6/8/2006 17 2 Yes 6/8/2006 18 2 Yes 6/8/2006 19 2 Yes 6/8/2006 Yes, again other opportunities that "pop up" should be grabbed 20 2 even if on other #3 & #4 priorities. 6/8/2006 21 2 Yes - plus a connection from the Mason Cove trail to Carvins Cove. 6/8/2006 22 2 Yes 6/8/2006 23 2 Yes! 6/8/2006 24 2 Yes 6/8/2006 3. Other Comments? Comment # Question Response Date Biking is my priority. We should complete small connector routes on the greenway or on a suitable public road. Typical of this would be a route around Roanoke Memorial Hospital which would allow biking from river's edge to the road going downstream along the Roanoke 1 3 River. Perhaps Carilion would pay for this? 6/8/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway. January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED Acquisition Methods: I like rights of way in coordination with utility easements. I do not like condemnation because I distrust localities to 2 2 pursue condemnation in a fair and equitable way 4 3 Open Chestnut Ridge to mountain bikes!!! 6/8/2006 Thank you for all of your hard work. Please find more commitment for 5 3 paying new staff members. A volunteer coordinator? 6/8/2006 More government staffing is an obvious and critical need. Liz Belcher 6 3 cannot do it all!! 6/8/2006 7 3 For the issue rankinQ, for each idea indicate the level of difficulty 6/8/2006 There should be a greenway authority, just as there is now a water authority. The only way to get anything done in a region of competing localities. Allow condemnation up to 10% of land needed, so that one 8 3 landowner can't stop a whole greenway. 6/8/2006 Reserve the right to condemn 10%. A very few can ruin a good plan. We need a regional water authority. We need a regional airport authority. We need a regional trash authority. WE NEED A 9 3 REGIONAL GREENWAY AUTHORITY. 6/8/2006 Lack of connectivity an obvious problem. Definitely need one comprehensive resource for trail maps and information, bikeways, etc. Push advertising of greenways as an economic development 11 3 incentive. 6/8/2006 I hae ridden on many rail trails along east coast. Does Roanoke area have any potential rail trail areas from abandoned Norfolk-Southern 12 3 routes. 6/8/2006 13 3 Take the railroad tracks you need for the Roanoke River qreenway 6/8/2006 When at all possible keep greenways separate and free of motor vehicle traffic. Some streets could be closed and used for foot or bicycle use only! Work with "rails to trails" and other groups to 17 3 connect projects. Ned to protect trails at Explore Park. 6/8/2006 Develop a bond issue regionally that includes greenway funding, schools, public safety, transportation, etc. - Something for everyone so it has a decent chance of voter approval - with coordinated marketing to all voters -- by all elected officials speaking as one voice 18 3 (as close to it as possible) 6/8/2006 Create more regionalization to support other area localities in their 19 3 greenway efforts. 6/8/2006 Would like to see the perimeter trail built, even if as sections at first connecting various major greenways (ex. Parkway to Carvins Cove 20 3 via Greenfield) 6/8/2006 21 3 Let's have this as a priority for our valley. 6/8/2006 22 3 Have an online survey to solicit more input from the public 6/8/2006 Collect public input on greenway priorities via an online survey form 23 3 so people can provide input without having to come to a meeting 6/8/2006 24 3 Utilize as many funding mechanisms & partners as possible! 6/8/2006 We need to create local support and convince everyone that it is to 25 3 their advantage to have pleasant places to walk. More publicity. 6/8/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 C-17 C-18 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED R f hOE M 8 2006 P bl" I J esu ts ate at xerclse at une , u IC nput eetmg # Construction Priorities (place a dot under the one statement you most support) stickers Build the complete Roanoke River Greenway in 5 years 44 Build the complete Roanoke River Greenway over the next 10-15 years 2 Build smaller neighborhood greenways and trails first, then the Roanoke River Greenway 0 Build some critical segments of the Roanoke River Greenway and a few smaller greenway segments 8 Build more on-road and sidewalk connections to connect existing greenway routes 1 Acquisition Methods (place a dot under the one statement you most support) Create an aggressive land acquisition program for greenway development that utilizes a range of acquisition methods, including land purchase at fair market value, land donations (which allow tax advantages), rights'-of-way in coordination with utility easements, and possibly condemnation. 42 Create an aggressive land acquisition program for greenway development that utilizes only land purchase at fair market value and land donations (which allow tax advantages). 7 Rely on donations of rights-of-way or purchase only from willing sellers 0 Funding (place a dot under the three statements you most support) Increase local government contributions 32 Develop a regional greenway capital improvement program for localities. 11 Aggressively seek corporate donations 27 Build privatelpublic economic development partnerships 18 Seek developer fees for Greenway development 14 Consider a Greenway and Trail Bond Issue 39 Continue to rely on standard State and Federal assistance 4 Create and promote a regional greenway donation program 5 Other Initiatives (place a dot under the one statement you most support) Increase information available to public on greenway opportunities and locations 15 Increase marketing efforts 5 Improve multi-jurisdictional coordination 12 Partner with the private sector 14 Conduct greenway training program annually for elected officials and government staff 3 Increase volunteer efforts 2 Organization (place a dot under the one statement you most support) Maintain the current organizational structure with the Greenway Commission as a regional advisory and planning board and local governments responsible for greenway construction and management within their jurisdictions; more clearly define the roles and responsibilities of each. 7 Increase the authority and staffing of the Greenway Commission to implement the Greenway Plan and better facilitate development of area greenways 30 Create a regional greenway authority responsible for development of a regional greenway network 12 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway. January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED Summary of Qualitative Interviews by LandDesign Regional Greenway Support and Funding The Consultant addressed perceptions and attitudes regarding financial support for greenway development by conducting fifteen key stakeholders telephone interviews (one person per interview) with designated elected and appointed officials and government staff during the month of April, 2006. Interviewees were selected by the Client and asked nine qualitative discussion questions pertaining to general greenway development and greenway specific funding. Each interview was completed in a continuous timeframe, each lasting up to 45 minutes. A general summary of the results are presented below. 1. Do you support right-of-way acquisition and greenway development? Most of the respondents supported the idea of acquiring more land for greenway development. However, the majority of the respondents did not support the idea of land condemnation for greenway development, but did support donation and fair value acquisition. 2. What type of funding strategies would you support for greenway and trail development? In general the respondents cited the need for increases in private donations to fund greenway development. They also noted aggressive funding pursuits must continue through all available options, including leveraging of funds to develop more greenways at a quicker pace and various publiclprivate partnership efforts. Some respondents noted that increasing local taxes for greenway development probably would not be supported. 3. In what way does your locality contribute towards greenway development each year? Most of the respondents understood that their locality contributes in some fashion for greenway development either by monetary allocations or in kind services. Some of the participants were unable to report specific contribution amounts or hours of in-kind services used each year. 4. Do you feel that your locality needs to contribute more in order to further stimulate right-of-way acquisition and greenway development? A mixed group of results were obtained from this question. Some participants highlighted the need for each locality to contribute more funds and services and others felt that increases were not necessary to stimulate greenway development and rights of way acquisition. 5. Do you feel that greenways can spur economic development? A majority of the respondents agreed that greenways have the potential to spur economic development in some fashion. The respondents cited new business development, increased real estate values, cultural and tourism development as the most common forms of economic development that could spur from greenway development. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 C-19 C-20 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED 6. Are there any specific interests that you or your organization would like to see addressed in the Greenway Plan update. A variety of responses were generated from the participants, the following lists the most common interests cited: Increased public education, increase publicity, consistent goals and objectives, increased cooperation, shared vision, better planning efforts, funding strategies, development of the Roanoke River Greenway. 7. What role do you see your organization playing in future greenway development? Most of the participants highlighted a variety of roles in which they see their organization playing in future greenway development. It was surprising to discover of wide variety of responses from leadership roles and financier responsibilities to site specific design assistance. Overall, there seamed to be a lack of consistency of defined roles for each organization. 8. In your opinion, what are the challenges that need to be overcome before developing a strong regional greenway network? A variety of responses were generated from the participants, the following lists the most common interests cited: Funding, public education, accountability, need for goals and objectives, lack of design standards, coordination and cooperation, and improved trail maintenance efforts. 9. Are you willing to become an avid supporter of right-of-way acquisition and greenway development? The majority of participants are willing to become avid supporters of greenway development and avid supporters of acquisition efforts as long as it does not include land condemnation. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway. January 2007 APPENDIX D: CASE STUDIES Charlotte Mecklenburg Greenway System Background There are currently 23 miles of developed trails and 185 miles of planned greenways to be completed in the next 20 years in Mecklenburg County (MC). 16 miles will be built within the next 4 years. Most greenways will be located along 22 creeks within the County. The two main goals in building greenways are to protect the floodplains and to provide public transportation. The development of future greenways are funded by public, private and foundation support. Getting the first greenway on the ground has helped people understand what greenways are and has helped to educate them on their benefits. MC has found that once the public has experienced them first hand they want more of them. Greenway Infrastructure T rails cross sections within the various greenway corridors range from 8-10 foot-wide paved andlor limestone surface trails. All existing and future greenway infrastructure development occurring within floodplains are specifically designed to reduce flooding damage from anticipated rain events. Program Objectives As stated above the main objective of the Mecklenburg County Greenway Program is to protect the floodplains and to provide alternative transportation routes for bikes and pedestrians. The 1999 Mecklenburg Greenway Master Plan identifies three major objectives based on their overall vision statement "The preservation, protection, and appropriate recreational use of floodplains in Charlotte-Mecklenburg through a greenway and greenway trail program will create a more livable and sustainable community for all residents and businesses." 1. "Preserve and reclaim natural floodplains for the purposes of improving water quality protection, protecting wildlife habitat and open space, and providing recreational, educational, and alternative transportation opportunities." 2. "Create a primary infrastructure of multi-use trails along suitable floodplain corridors that are connected to adjacent parks and nature preserves and provide a system of contiguous and substantial trail mileage for rigorous pedestrian and bicycle use." 3. "Include partnerships between civic, corporate, and governmental entities to ensure that overland linkage beyond the County's floodplain greenway trail system is provided to offer access to destinations such as schools, neighborhoods, businesses, and shopping." Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 0-1 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Interagency Partnerships Storm Water Services MC Park and Recreation and Storm Water Services often partner in land acquisition and development projects. MC Storm Water Services is working aggressively to tackle water quality problems in its 22 creeks and their tributaries through stream and wetland restoration and flood mitigation projects. Through a flood buyout program, residential and commercial parcels subject to flooding have and continue to be acquired. The use of this land is turned over to floodplain restoration coupled with greenways - a much more suitable use for the floodplains than the previous. MC Storm Water Services is also very involved in stream restoration projects. Often the stream restoration construction is coupled with trail construction, in order to save on construction cost and limit land disturbance. These two county departments have learned that you can stretch your dollars when doubling up. Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities Partnering with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Utility Department (CMU) has also brought benefits to the greenway system. Park and Recreation is a County department and CMU is a City department so consequently they are different land owners. Although crossing easements to locate their services in each others properties works well, when one department pays for an easement on private property, the other department has to pay the private property owner again to use the same easement. Planning- Subdivision Ordinance Reservation Clause Within the subdivision ordinance, MC, has the right to reserve land if the development is happening within or near a public entity, such as a planned greenway corridor. This means they reserve the right to buy that property. Of course, they would prefer if this clause required a dedication of land, rather than just the reservation. General Organization Structure ~ According to Mecklenburg County Greenway Master Plan, a new organization strategy was proposed in the 1999 plan to improve the process of greenway development. The following section highlights the organizational structure cited from the adopted 1999 master plan. Mecklenburg County is the lead agent, owner, developer, and manager of the primary greenway system throughout the County. The County has partnered with local municipalities throughout the County to build and maintain various segments of the greenway system. Listed below are the key agencies and organizations that playa role in greenway implementation. The Park and Recreation Department acquires necessary land and prepares detailed corridor master plans and construction documents for each greenway segment. The Park and Recreation Department is the primary steward for greenway lands and facilities. 0-2 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED The Mecklenburg County Commission is called upon to adopt and implement the recommendations of the adopted Master Plan. The County Commission is viewed as the ultimate "Champion" of this master plan and will need to exhibit appropriate leadership of the overall system goals and objectives. The Mecklenburg County Manager is vested with management responsibilities for the community's public resources. The County Manager is called upon to determine a coordinated capital improvements program that enables various County departments to share resources in support of greenway development. The Greenway and Trails Advisory Council mission is to "promote and support implementation efforts of the Mecklenburg County Greenway System through public education, coordination, identification of future greenways, facilitating regional cooperation The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission supports the Greenway Master Plan and helps with implementation by showing potential greenways in District Plans, notifying Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department of proposed developments in a greenway area, utilizing the rezoning process to encourage dedication of lands, such as sidewalks and bicycle facilities, for the greenway system, and planning transportation improvements in coordination with greenways. The Mecklenburg County Storm Water Services Department assists the Park and Recreation Department with the development of specific greenway segments via use of funds obtained from federal and state grants and through a coordinated capital improvement approach to project implementation. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities Department plays an important role in the implementation strategy for county-wide greenways. CMUD's system of sanitary sewers offers enormous potential for shared use with greenway development objectives. The Mecklenburg County Engineering and Building Standards Department assists the Park and Recreation Department with the preparation of detailed corridor master plans for each of the greenway segments defined by the comprehensive master plan. Mecklenburg County Department of Environmental Protection (MCDEP) assists the Park and Recreation Department with the implementation of this master plan. MCDEP maintains an advisory role, assisting with scientific, technical, and policy issues that impact water quality. 900 East 64th Street (317) 327-7431 IndyGreenways@indygov.org Major Implementation Strategies Mecklenburg County has put together the following implementation plan to guide for each greenway corridor: Step One - Land Acquisition: Before detailed master planning of an individual corridor occurs, it is necessary for the County to have an ownership interest in the land that is included in this greenway system. A variety of land acquisition techniques are included in this master plan to guide both public and private interests. It is essential that an interest in land ownership take place prior to beginning a detailed master plan for an individual greenway corridor. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. January 2007 0-3 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Step Two - Corridor Master Planning: Site specific master planning for individual greenway corridors will determine the feasibility and the appropriate level of use for a segment of corridor and, where appropriate, trail routing. Each master plan for a greenway corridor or segment of a corridor should involve residents from surrounding neighborhoods, as well as adjacent property owners and businesses. Step Three - Design Development, Construction Documents, and Engineering: After master planning has been completed and a specific corridor plan has been defined, detailed construction documents will then be produced for the project as well as a detailed cost estimation and assignment of responsibilities and costs. Step Four - Construction and Facility Development: Depending on the level of use that is appropriate for a greenway corridor, actual construction of the greenway facilities, such as trails, habitat restoration, and stream-bank restoration will take place. Construction and development operations can be phased as necessary to meet budget and time constraints. Step Five - Maintenance and Management: Once the greenway facilities have been completed, maintenance and management should begin immediately. The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department and its divisions shall be the lead management agency and should work in partnership with other county agencies, the City of Charlotte, and municipalities throughout the County, as well as private sector groups, to effectively manage the greenways. Successful Funding In 1999 the residents of Mecklenburg County approved a bond package with $7,235,000- for greenway development. Again in 2004 the residents approved a bond package for $25,000,000 specifically for greenway development. The 2004 bonds have to be spent by 2009. The combined 32 million dollar bond packages are for greenway development not land acquisition In 1999 the public also supported land banking bonds for land acquisition for all open space for approximately $220 million dollars. The 2004 bond referendum had a very high approval rate of 63%. The referendum had a lot of support through Partners for Parks and other public awareness efforts. Park and Recreation as a public department, could not advertise their own support for the issue, the advocacy came form outside the Department. In addition to the bond issues, the Department also receives various amounts of money form standard government grants efforts. Greenway Staff In 2005 the operating budget for Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation's Greenway was $304,361.88 which includes staff salaries and operational expenses. The current staff includes: 6 constructionlmaintenance team members, 4 planners (including the Branch Manager). 0-4 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED There are two "Community Liaison" positions for Little Sugar Creek Greenway. Their positions are funded by grants from the Knight Foundation and the Foundation for the Carolinas. They are primarily engaged in public relations, community outreach and grant writing. They also act as a support system for the four greenway planners through educating the public and keeping the community engaged in the greenway system. Contact: Don Morgan Greenway Director Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Dept 5841 Brookshire Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28216-2403 (704) 336-8834 morgad r@co.mecklenburg.nc.us http://www.parkandrec.com Julie Clark Greenway Planner Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Dept 5841 Brookshire Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28216-2403 (704) 336-5927 c1arkj k@co.mecklenburg.nc.us Sources: Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department 1999 Mecklenburg County Greenway Master Plan Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. January 2007 0-5 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Case Study Indianapolis Greenway System Background The Indianapolis Greenways System, when fully constructed as planned in 2002, will span 175 miles including 150 miles of 8-12 foot-wide paved or limestone trails. They will link more than 125 destinations. The current plan follows 1 river, 12 streams, 3 historic rail corridors, and the Central Canal. Currently, an estimated two million users access the Indianapolis greenway trails annually. Greenway Infrastructure A 11 nh()t()~ r()llrh::.~" {)fUTUnXr Tnr1i~n~trflil~ rom At present a total of sixty-five miles of interconnected greenway trails exist within IndianapolislMarion County, and an additional forty-five miles of greenway trails are either being constructed or planned within the near future. Trails cross sections within the various greenway corridors range from 8-12 foot-wide paved and limestone surface trails. The current greenway infrastructure inventory also includes over 56 miles of greenway green conservation corridors that do not include any trail infrastructure components. Program Objectives The Indianapolis Greenways Plan describes the community's vision for a regional network of linear open space that connects neighborhoods and promotes recreation, fitness, and alternative transportation and conservation. This network, known as the Indianapolis Greenways System, will benefit not only Marion County, but will also help connect the entire central region of Indiana." General Organization Structure The organization structure for Indianapolis Greenways contains three main components: The City of Indianapolis, Marion County and The Greenways Foundation, Inc. According to the 2004 Indianapolis Marion County Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan, the Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation is the primary regional park agency for the more than 860,000 residents of both the City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana. The Department's roots are within the pre-1969 boundaries of the City of Indianapolis. Since that time, the Department's jurisdiction has grown to the boundaries of the County. The Greenways Foundation, Inc. is a charitable trust working to promote the growth, enhancement and use of Indiana trails and greenways. The Greenways Foundation, Inc. is not affiliated with Indy Parks, other than to provide the Indy Greenways web site at no cost to the City of Indianapolis and to provide amenities and services for the various Indy Greenways trails. Established in 1991, the Greenway Foundation, Inc. (formerly known as the White River Greenways Foundation, Inc.) was created specifically to facilitate contributions, of all forms, to central Indiana greenway projects. After receiving cash and in-kind donations, the Greenway Foundation can hold them until they are needed for greenway development, enhancement or operation. As a private, permanent and on-going entity, the Greenway Foundation 0-6 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED doesn't have the bureaucratic burdens of annual re-appropriation, or the cumbersome and inflexible procurement regulations, which must be followed by city-county government. Non-partisan and non-political, the Greenway Foundation can focus exclusively on the needs of greenway projects on a regional basis for cross county coordination. Major Implementation Strategies Indy Parks actively pursues acquisition of open spaces and natural areas wherever possible and works to create partnerships that promote stewardship, program and facility development and maintenance of those areas. Indy Parks implements strategies that provide the necessary resources to establish programs to acquire land for Greenway connections and parks using land trust or other strategies to preserve corridor open space for resource conservation. Land acquisitions shall be targeted through criteria based on established policies used to prioritize locations. Additional effort will be made to increase environmental education program opportunities on the Greenways by developing partnerships with local schools and environmental groups. Indy Parks continues to develop plans for "Living Links", which identify various ways of accessing parks and community facilities. According to the 2004 Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan, One of the outcomes of this plan was the establishment a new greenway development standard of .15 miles of greenways per 1,000 people. The growth of Indianapolis has outpaced the number of actual miles added to the greenways in recent years. While there are long- term plans for many more miles and connections within the county, the current state of built greenways falls short of our created standard. Currently, there are approximately .03 miles per 1,000 people. In order to increase this number the following implementation strategies have been identified. . Develop and implement a methodology to coordinate uselmanagement and acquisition of non-park open space. . Advocate, develop and implement an aggressive policy for land acquisition, land transfers, sale of surplus property and acquisition of more critical lands in expansion areas. Indy Parks should be a leader in conservation of open spaces. . Implement strategies to provide necessary resources to establish programs to acquire land for Greenway connections and parks, using land trust strategies to preserve corridor open space for resource conservation. . Review and update criteria for land acquisition by Indy Parks. Criteria based on land stewardship policies, demographic needs, and developed baseline standards for recreation services, compelling need and that fit Indy Park's overall land policies. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. January 2007 0-7 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED . Develop and maintain a prioritized list of potential property acquisitions within Marion County that fulfill the criteria developed above. . Acquire property using the prioritized list of available areas. Successful Funding Mechanisms According to the 2002 Indianapolis Greenway Master Plan, local greenway efforts have brought in nearly $18 million dollars of funding for greenway projects above and beyond the local tax dollars. The most important funding source for Indy Parks Greenway projects since 1993 has been federal transportation enhancement funds, available under the ISTEA statute and its successor the TEA-21 (Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century). Transportation enhancement funds are administered through the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), and total approximately $16 million annually for all Indiana projects. In addition to TE, other sections of TEA-21 may also be used to fund pedestrian and bikeway expenditures, including CMAQ (Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Program) STP (Surface Transportation Program) and others." "Although local tax monies have never been the major source of funding to develop the Indy Parks Greenway System, they have played a key role. Many of the external grants previously mentioned require 20% to 50% "matching" funds which have primarily come from local tax revenue. Given that Indy's greenways are on properties under mixed jurisdiction, using municipal staff and budgets to coordinate greenway maintenance and capital improvements have proven to be the most efficient course. Local budgets also provide for the small professional staff to manage Indy Parks Greenways." Contact: Peggy Boehm Greenway Administrator Indy Parks and Recreation 900 East 64th Street (317) 327-7431 IndyGreenways@indygov.org Sources: City of Indianapolis Marion County Greenway Foundation, Inc. 2004 Indianapolis Marion County Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan 2002 Indianapolis Greenway Master Plan 0-8 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Case Study City of Knoxville, TN Greenway System Background The City of Knoxville is home to over 39 miles of paved greenways which is also part of a larger regional greenway system. Knoxville's greenways have been built from the "bottom up" claims Greenway director Donna Young. During our case study research, we spoke with Donna and she explained to us how Knoxville's system was built by integrating greenway projects and various transportation capital improvement efforts together. As road improvements started to incorporate trails in their design, the network began to grow over time and has continued to gain momentum every year. New greenways are built every year in Knoxville and the system is evolving further into neighborhoods, connecting thousands of citizens to recreation and transportation opportunities. Third Creek Park River Greenway Greenway Infrastructure The Great Smokey Regional Greenway Board helps to guide regional greenways efforts throughout the Knoxville area. Approximately 90 miles of greenways have been built in the area including: 44 miles in Knox County, encompassing the City of Knoxville, 30 miles in Anderson County, 15 miles in Blount County, 6 miles in Sevier County and less than 2 miles in each Cocke, Jefferson, and Loudon Counties. (source: http://www.knoxtrans.org) Program Objectives The primary objective for the City of Knoxville's greenways system is connecting neighborhoods. Neighborhood connections for recreation and transportation have driven local greenway development over the past 12 years. Additional objectives have arisen lately, which include strong support for increased greenway based tourism development and water quality management efforts. "Our goal is to have a greenway system that connects throughout the entire city and we're well on our way to making this happen" - Mayor Haslam General Organization Structure Currently, the organization structure, in theory, is similar to the Roanoke Valley. A Greenway Commission has been appointed and has similar roles as Roanoke's Greenway Commission. A grass roots organization called Knoxville Greenway Coalition has been activated and has similar objectives to the Pathfinders for Greenways. A full time Greenway Coordinator position was established by the City and a Greenway Sidewalk Coordinator with the Transportation Planning Organization has also been a key working partner. "The more people who work on greenways the better they get. Having an inclusive quality of working on greenways is extremely important. It hurts your greenways when your territorial"- Donna Young Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. January 2007 0-9 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Major Implementation Strategies The major implementation strategy for greenway development in the Knoxville area is teaming up with the Tennessee Department of Transportation to include greenway and trail projects on all upcoming capital improvement projects. An increased awareness from the State has brought on many new projects to the Knoxville area which grew from the earlier success of the City's first greenway efforts. An additional implementation strategy is integrating greenway projects with school programs designed to stop the current child obesity epidemic. This approach enables the City of Knoxville to work with the local schools to help design access to safe greenway trails that connect to the local neighborhoods. The final major implementation strategy for the City is to find and acquire as much green space as possible, along every creek, riverbank on all state roads. This initiative of acquisition has helped Knoxville to position itself in creating a larger future network of greenway trails and connections. Successful Funding Mechanisms The City of Knoxville has never paid for a greenwayltrail easement. Donations have enabled the project thus far even without a formal donation process. Local coordination with land owners and a supportive council have led to major victories in the easement donation department. But it's anticipated that a formal produce will need to be identified over the next few years as major alignments may require easement purchases. All of the greenway projects over the last 12 years have been built with grant money and matching funds. The City has only spent 3.4 million dollars and relies on earmarks from the State with more and more funding expected to be available in the near future. With both the Tennessee Department of Transportation (T-DOT) and the Governor of Tennessee in favor of greenway development substantial strides are expected over the next few years. Contact: Donna Young, Greenways Coordinator; P. O. Box 1631, Knoxville, Tennessee 37901; 865-215-2807; dvounq@citvofknoxville.orq Sources: www.cityofknoxville.org www.knoxtrans.org Donna Young -phone interview - April 2006 Photos - courtesy of cityofknoxville.org 0-10 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Case Study: Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority - W&OD Regional Railroad Trail Background: W&OD railroad Regional Park is a linear park 100 feet wide and 45 miles long, built on the old roadbed and named for the former trains which ran along the right of way from 1859 to 1968, extending from Arlington to Purcellville in western Loudoun County, Virginia. According, to www.savetthetrail.com. "the first phase of the W&OD Trail's construction was a mile-and-a-half in length and was an experiment. In 1974, the NVRPA, in partnership with the City of Falls Church and Virginia Electric and Power Company (now Dominion Virginia Power (DVP)), sought to gauge public reaction to the conversion of a railway line into a long and narrow park. This type of park is now widely known as a rail-trail. Reaction was overwhelmingly positive and this prompted the NVRPA to purchase the W&OD Railroad line from DVP in 1978. A decade later the entire 45-mile stretch of the trail had been built. It is described by the Park Authority as, "the most popular rail-trail in the U.S." All photos courtesy of: www.savethetrail.com In 1987, the W&OD was designated a National Recreation Trail by the U.S. Department of the Interior and completed in 1988. Since its completion, the W&OD has become a nationally know trail exhibiting historically high levels of inter- jurisdictional cooperation tremendous local support. The trail currently travels through variety of jurisdictions including: . Loudoun County, VA . Fairfax County, VA . Purcellville, VA . Leesburg, VA . Herndon, VA . Reston, VA . Falls Church, VA . Arlington, VA . Ashburn, VA . Sterling, VA According to a recent economic study conducted by the Virginia Department of Conservation, an estimated 1.7 million users spent in total about $12 million annually related to their use recreational use of the trail. Of this amount, about $7 million was spent directly in the northern Virginia economy by locals and non-locals using the trail. The estimated 1.6 million local visits accounted for about $5.3 million of spending directly related to the use of the W&OD. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. January 2007 0-11 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Greenway Infrastructure The W&OD regional trail corridor is an 100 foot wide corridor area that includes specific infrastructure components such as a 45 mile paved asphalt trail ranging from 8-12 feet in width along with a parallel 31 mile 10' wide gravel horse trail. The gravel horse trail is being used more and more by walkers and runners seeking a softer trail surface for their recreation endeavor as wells as providing an alternative to trail overcrowding. The trail also has a variety of designated access points and parking areas scattered strategically throughout the corridor. The W&OD trail provides opportunities for a wide variety of trail uses by promoting activities such as, walking, hiking, running, biking, blading and horseback riding. Due to the over 2 million people per year visiting the regional trail, a continuous program of trail infrastructure maintenance has been implemented throughout the corridor to keep up with daily wear and tear. ./ -- ~r~'~- .. .""-\..~...-~" ~ ~ ~ - ~ .~;: _ D '\.:_. ~ _ ~ '. "'i " -:~~'~ ';j;" ~ ~}~ ~<4..:" ~' _r.. .....Jc t;..; <~. -".r:-.....f~. I-i" ;'.," .~.. :~..r ~- / .~ c: ~: ~~- _-=i" .... -":'. .~,~ Currently, there is not an overall greenway plan for the area. All of the planning efforts are done via general management plan updating. Program Objectives The major program objective of the W&OD trail is provide a continuous linear non motorized multi-use regional trail to be used for regional recreation purposes. Currently, the primary objective remains the same, but the added objective of alternative transportation has arisen from the tremendous growth impacts and vehicle congestion in the Northern Virginia Area. General Organization Structure The W&OD trail is owned by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority. "Created In the late 1950's, the Northern Virginia Planning District Commission and a group of citizens from several local jurisdictions came together to protect Northern Virginia's rich heritage of woods, meadows, lakes and streams from the threat of suburban sprawl. These citizens, working with their local parks for all Northern Virginians to enjoy governments--Fairfax County, Arlington County and the City of Falls Church--organized under the Virginia Park Authorities Act in 1959 as the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NVRPA). (www.nvrpa.org) The Park Authority is a separate regional authority containing 6 member jurisdictions. Each jurisdiction appoints two members that make up the 12 member independent board. The W&OD regional trail is also supported by a strong advocacy group. Similar to the Roanoke Valley's Pathfinders for Greenways, the Friends of the W&OD Trail is a non profit citizens group dedicated to preservation, enhancement and preservation of the W&OD Regional Trail established in 1991. The governing body of the Friends of the W&OD consists of 15 northern Virginia residents from a number of jurisdictions on or near the trail who have a variety of recreational interests in the W&OD trail. (www.wodfriends.org) 0-12 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Major Implementation Strategies Various strategies have change since the trail was completed in 1998. The initial implementation strategy for the trail development stemmed from the Park Authority's charge to purchase the full 45 miles of linear trail for approximately 9 million dollars from the Dominion Valley Power Company. According savethetrail.org, the sale of the 45 mile stretch of property from Dominion Valley Power to the Park Authority also contained an easement clause on the acquired property. This easement has allowed the power company to place future towers carrying overhead transmission lines along and over the existing rail corridor. This clause, is currently the subject of highly controversial power line development proposal that seeks the compromise beautiful mature tree covering throughout the last 11 miles of the trail corridor. Successful Funding Mechanisms A major contributor to the start up of the regional trail was the award of a Rail to Trails grant for approximately 1.8 million dollars from the Department of the Interior. This grant helped to provide monies for acquisition, design and construction of the trail. As the trail developed over time, the Northern Regional Park Authority had to investigate other financial avenues to keep the trail going. Today, the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority generates approximately 80% of its operating funds through various enterprise revenues and only 20% of its revenue from government assistance programs. Most of the revenues fall into the category user fees, license agreements and rents and account for close to a million dollars of revenue each year collected from the W&OD Regional Trail. Typically the Park Authority grants revocable permits and licenses for a specified time period for various utility agreements. They are set up as ongoing reoccurring annual payments every year for the length of the term of the license with an inflation factor built into the fee terms. Utility crossings, water and sewer permits are a one time fee, but cable, gas and phone utilities fall into the category of reoccurring fees. The base ranges for the permit fees are generated from real estate appraisals based on land values. Private commercial purposes must pay if using trail land for utility easements. The telecom boom in 90's is one example on how the W&OD capitalized on the utility market. Fiber optic companies were willing to pay the fees in exchange for utility crossing along the trail. The Park Authority also inherited leases when they brought property the land where the W&OD stands today. They have wisely increased rents to adjacent properties which bring in additional funding for various trail projects. Another way the Park Authority creates revenue from its regional trail is to charge administration fees for various projects. Staff time dedicated to any permit work is fully recoverable. They charge a three time multiplier of their hourly rate for any administration time accrued. The Park Authority also charges any out of pocket expenses for engineering and legal support that is needed to process various permits and requires a cash bond for utility construction work on park property. Contact: Kate Rudacille Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority W&OD Regional Railroad Trail Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. January 2007 0-13 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED 703-359-4615 www.nvrpa.org Sources: Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority U. S. Department of Transportation Virginia Department of Conservation Savethetrails.org Wodfirends.org Railserve.com Railstotrails.org 0-14 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 APPENDIX E: ON-ROAD ROUTES FROM THE BIKEWAY PLAN FOR THE ROANOKE VALLEY AREA MPO Table 3 City of Roanoke Priority List of Corridors for Bicycle Accommodation Inter-j urisdictional Street From To Connection 10th Street Ferdinand Avenue Williamson Road Brandon Avenue Franklin Road City of Salem CL City of Salem Colonial Avenue Dogwood Drive Brandon Avenue Dale Avenue 13th Street Town of Vinton CL Town of Vinton Grandin Road Brandon Avenue Memorial Avenue Melrose Avenue Salem Turnpike Peter Creek Road Memorial Avenue Campbell Avenue Grandin Road Peters Creek Road Brandon Avenue Cove Road Roanoke County Shenandoah Avenue Williamson Road City of Salem CL City of Salem Walnut Avenue I Mill Mountain Spur Jefferson Street Blue Ridqe Parkway Shenandoah Williamson Road Avenue Hershberger Road Roanoke County Wise Avenue Campbell Avenue 8th St. I Walnut Avenue Town of Vinton Lick Run Greenway Mill Mountain Greenway Murray Run Greenway Roanoke River Greenway Tinker Creek Greenway Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 E-1 APPENDIX E - CONTINUED Table 4 Roanoke County Priority List of Corridors for Bicycle Accommodation Inter-jurisdictional Street From To Connection Bent Mountain Road I Route 221 Electric Road I Route 419 Cotton Hill Road Brambleton Avenue I Route 221 City of Roanoke CL Electric Road I Route 419 City of Roanoke Buck Mountain Road Starkey Road Franklin Road I Route 220 Catawba Valley Drive I Route 311 Electric Road I Route 419 Carvins Cove Road Bent Mountain Road I Route Colonial Avenue 221 Electric Road I Route 419 Catawba Valley Drive I Route Electric Road I Route 419 Roanoke County CL 311 Hardy Road Town of Vinton CL Blue RidQe Parkway Hollins Road Shadwell Drive Plantation Road Loch Haven Drive Electric Road I Route 419 Belle Haven Road Merriman Road Ranchcrest Drive Starkey Road Mountain View Road Vinton CL Blue Ridge Parkway Town of Vinton Plantation Drive 1-81 Hollins Road Bent Mountain Road I Route Ranchcrest Drive 221 Merriman Road Harborwood Road I Diuguids Riverside Drive Salem CL Lane City of Salem Shadwell Drive Williamson Road I Route 11 Hollins Road Botetourt County Starkey Road Merriman Road Buck Mountain Road Thompson Memorial I Route 311 Electric Road I Route 419 City of Salem CL (Main St.) City of Salem Table 5 City of Salem Priority List of Corridors for Bicycle Accommodation Inter-jurisdictional Street From To Connection Apperson Drive City of Roanoke CL Electric Road I Route 419 City of Roanoke College Avenue Colorado Avenue Main Street Colorado Avenue Apperson Drive Colleqe Avenue Diuquids Lane West Main Street Riverside Drive Roanoke County East Riverside Drive Apperson Drive Colorado Avenue Roanoke County Thompson Memorial Avenue I Route 3111 Catawba Valley Route 311 Main Street Drive Roanoke County Twelve O'Clock Knob Road Roanoke County CL West Riverside Drive Roanoke County E-2 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 APPENDIX E - CONTINUED Table 6 T own of Vi nton Priority List of Corridors for Bicycle Accommodation Inter-jurisdictional Street From To Connection Hardy Road Terminus of bike lane Roanoke County CL Roanoke County Mountain View Road Washington Avenue Roanoke County CL Roanoke County South Pollard Street Gus Nicks Boulevard Virginia Avenue City of Roanoke Virginia Avenue South Pollard Street City of Roanoke CL City of Roanoke Walnut Avenue Lee Street Wise Avenue City of Roanoke Table 8 City of Roanoke Vision List of Corridors for Bicycle Accommodation Inter-jurisdictional Street From To Connection 13th Street I Benninqton Rutrough Road Dale Avenue 13th Street I Hollins Connector Dale Avenue Orange Avenue Brambleton Avenue Garst Mill Road Brandon Avenue Franklin Road Reserve Drive Route 220 Roanoke County Grandin Road Garst Mill Road Brandon Avenue Roanoke County Hollins Road Orange Avenue Liberty Road King Street 8th I Braddock Street Orange Avenue Liberty Road Hollins Road Burrell Street Plantation Road Liberty Road Roanoke County CL Garden City Boulevard vellow Mountain Road Riverland Road Belle Avenue King Street Roanoke County CL Roanoke County Ogden Road Roanoke CL Electric Road I Route 419 Mount Pleasant Boulevard Riverland Road Roanoke County CL Roanoke County Riverland Road Garden City Boulevard Mt. Pleasant Boulevard Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 E-3 APPENDIX E - CONTINUED Table 9 Roanoke County Vision List of Corridors for Bicycle Accommodation Street From To Inter-jurisdictional Connection 221 Bent Mountain Road Cotton Hill Road Twelve O'clock Knob Road Belle Haven Road Loch Haven Road North Barrens Road Carson Road City of Roanoke CL 460 Challenger Avenue City of Roanoke Catawba Valley Drivel Route Catawba Creek Road 311 Roanoke CL Colonial Avenue Electric Road I Route 419 Ogden Road Colonial Avenue Ogden Road City of Roanoke CL City of Roanoke Bent Mountain Road I Route Cotton Hill Road 221 Blue Ridge Parkway Dallas Road Webster Road Enon Drive Electric Road I Route Brambleton Avenue I Route 419 City of Roanoke CL 221 City of Roanoke Enon Drive Dallas Road Walrond Drive Feather Road Route 241 Washington Ave Rte 634 Hardy Road Town of Vinton Brambleton Avenue I Route Garst Mill Road 221 City of Roanoke CL City of Roanoke Feather Road Washington Avenue Hardy Road Town of Vinton Jae Valley Road City of Roanoke CL Blue Ridge Parkway City of Roanoke Laban Road North Barrens Road Webster Drive North Barrens Road Belle Haven Road Laban Road Ogden Road Colonial Avenue Electric Road I Route 419 Peters Creek Road City of Roanoke CL Williamson Road City of Roanoke Rte 24 Washington Avenue Vinton CL Blue Ridge Parkway Town of Vinton Starkey Road Electric Road I Route 419 Buck Mountain Road Twelve O'clock Knob Bent Mountain Road I Route Road 221 W. 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Q-v AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28, 2007 AGENDA ITEM: Work Session to discuss County capital funding. SUBMITTED BY: Elmer C. Hodge County Administrator SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: This time has been set aside to review the County capital budget and funding of new projects. K AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 28,2007 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. ACTION NO. ITEM NO. .s -I AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28, 2007 AGENDA ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: Request for authorization to enter into a Public-Private Partnership Performance Agreement with English Construction Company, Inc. to provide for infrastructure improvements to open a new 200 acre Business Park, Hollins Magisterial District Elmer C. Hodge ~~(f--~ County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: This agenda item and the Board item to follow regarding the multigenerational recreation center are intricately connected. SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: In September, 2006, Doug Dalton, President of English Construction Company, along with County staff came before the Board to outline a proposal for construction of a signature business park and multigenerational recreation center on a 200 acre parcel at the intersection of Interstates 81 and 581. The property has long been identified by our Economic Development Department as a prime economic development site. The parcel is less than three miles from the Roanoke Regional Airport and just seven minutes from downtown Roanoke. It is also adjacent to the already successful Valleypointe Business Park. In addition, the new recreation center and business park will be visible from both Interstates and there is easy access from Peters Creek Road. For the past 15 years, Doug Dalton and the County have discussed developing the property into a premier business park, but have not been able to find a suitable anchor and funding for the project. After learning of the County's interest in building a multigenerational recreation center, Mr. Dalton approached the County with a possibility. At the September meeting, Mr. Dalton and County staff described how the multigenerational center could serve as the anchor and with the County's participation could open up the business park for future development. An undeveloped parcel of this size and prime location is rare in the Roanoke Valley, Thus, the County entered into discussions with the Company for both projects. The park would be marketed to companies for corporate office headquarters, or to businesses in the technology, medical, or research fields. It is estimated that upon full build-out of the business park, the County would receive in excess of $2 million a year in new taxes. It is further estimated that upon full completion, the new business park would create more than 2,000 new jobs. From the beginning, construction of the multigenerational center by FirstChoice Public- Private Partners has been tied closely to the development of the business park. The purpose of this agenda item is to seek permission from the Board to execute a Public- Private Partnership Performance Agreement with English Construction Company, Inc., and the Roanoke County Economic Development Authority (EDA) to provide the infrastructure improvements needed to open and develop the new park. This is not a new concept. The County has successfully partnered in a similar fashion on past projects, including the development of Valleypointe Business Park. The draft agreement, which is attached, details a partnership between the County of Roanoke and English Construction Company, Inc. Roanoke County will benefit from the opening of the business park with the creation of jobs and new revenue. Thus, the County is willing to reimburse English Construction Company, Inc., through the Roanoke County EDA $2.5 million as certain milestones are met. First Reimbursement: To receive the first reimbursement (actual cost up to $1.5 million), the Company will complete the following as shown on a plat provided by FirstChoice in the Recreation Center Comprehensive Agreement, with the understanding that certain improvements may need to be revised or deleted depending upon final cost: Road Construction: . The company will construct an improved double-lane road from Optical Cable to a point just beyond the new recreation center. . The road will be four-lane and include a median with landscaping. . The road will be built to VDOT standards and will be state maintained. . The Company will provide easements and rights-of-way needed for road improvements (County of Roanoke will also donate any necessary easements and rights-of-way). Utilities: . The Company will extend water and sewer lines to the multigenerational center and Business Park. . The lines will be oversized to allow for future extensions to residents and businesses along Wood Haven Road. . The Company will extend the necessary natural gas and fiber-optic lines into the multigenerational center and business park. Marketing: . The Company will provide a 30 acre site at the intersection of Wood Haven and Valley Pointe extension that is ready to market. 2 Second Reimbursement: To receive the second reimbursement of $1 million, the Company shall successfully complete the following: Master Plan & Rezoning for Business Park. The Master plan will include: . Guidelines for the type and quality of development. . A layout of sites, storm water management, greenways, walking trails and other amenities. . Provide future layout for roads, utilities, and other infrastructure needs. Re-Iocation of asphalt plant by 2012: . Asphalt plant currently on the property shall be relocated to a suitable location in order to provide for the future success of the business park. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for the County's appropriation to the EDA to reimburse English Construction Company, Inc., for infrastructure improvements to the business park are currently in the Roanoke County Economic Development Department budget. The Board will have to approve the reallocation of these funds to this performance agreement. This reimbursement to English Construction Company of $1.5 million will occur over the next two years. The Board will need to appropriate the remaining $1 million as the master plan is developed, the rezoning is approved, and the asphalt plant is moved to a new and acceptable site. ALTERNATIVES: Alternative One: This is subject to the Board approving the Comprehensive Agreement with FirstChoice Public-Private Partners for the construction of a multigenerational recreation center and appropriation of funds for this project; and the negotiation of an option agreement with English Construction Company, Inc., to acquire approximately 12 acres of land for the site of the multigenerational center; and 1. Authorize the County Attorney to finalize the attached performance agreement providing for incentives for the new business park. 2. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the necessary documents and authorize staff to fund the project with the actual appropriation being brought to the Board at a later date. Alternative Two: Do not approve the authorization to enter into a Public-Private Partnership Performance Agreement with English Construction. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Alternative One. 3 PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT THIS PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT (the" Agreement") is made as of this _ day of , 2007, by and between ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, a political subdivision of the Conunonwealth of Virginia, (hereafter, the "County"), THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, a political subdivision of the Conunonwealth of Virginia, (hereafter, the "Authority"); and ENGLISH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. a Virginia corporation, (hereafter, the "Company"). WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors and the Authority desire to promote and encourage the economic development and vitality of Roanoke County and the Roanoke V alley through the construction of new business and the retention and expansion of existing business in order to provide for retained and increased employment and corporate investment in Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, the Company desires to construct and develop a business park known as " II (the "Project") consisting of approximately 200 acres located off Interstate-581 and Wood haven Road, and further described as tax map parcel number in Roanoke County (the "Property"); and WHEREAS, this Project shall be coordinated with and subject to an Option Agreement between the County and the Company for the acquisition of approximately 12 acres for the site of the proposed Multi-Generational Recreation Center, and a Comprehensive Agreement between the County and FirstChoice Public-Private Partners: Roanoke Recreation Center, LLC, for the design and construction of this Recreation Center; and WHEREAS, the County and the Authority expect that the Company will increase high quality employment opportunities for the citizeI"LS of the Roanoke Valley with the completion of the Project which will promote economic development and generate new local tax revenues for Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, this increased employment and investment constitutes a valid public purpose for the expenditure of public funds. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree to the following: 1. Site Development by the Company. A. The Company will cause the Project to be constructed and developed, subject to obtaining ordinary and necessary governmental approvals from the County and any other governmental agencies. B. The Company shall construct and install public infrastructure improvements with a construction cost of approximately $1.5 million by December 31, 2009. C. The Company shall subdivide and record the subdivision plat for this business park and shall construct certain public infrastructure improvements, necessary for the future development of this Project and all of the off-site 2 improvements for the development of the County's Multi-Generational Recreation Center, including: (i) oversized (at least 12" diameter) public water and sewer extensions built to the standards of the Western Virginia Water Authority to serve this Project, (ii), storm water detention facilities as required by the County and the Commonwealth of Virginia, (iii) a new four-lane public commercial access road with median and intersection improvements built to Virginia Department of Transportation standards from and along Valleypointe Boulevard and the new planned commercial development for the business park, (iv) turn lanes and traffic signalization devices on Woodhaven Road as required by the Virginia Department of Transportation, (v) natural gas and electric utility, and (vi) fiber optic. The Company shall take all steps necessary to have the new road, and associated storm water management systems accepted into the Commonwealth's system of public highways, and the water and sewer extensions accepted by the Western Virginia Water Authority. D. The Company agrees to provide the County and the Authority any and all documentation that may be required to verify the investment and construction costs (as referenced in paragraph 2.B) for the duration of this Agreement. 2. Procedures for the disbursement of Authority funds to the Company. A. Upon completion of the construction of the Site Development improvements described in paragraph 1, acceptance of the new road improvements into the Commonwealth's system of public highways, acceptance of the water and sewer utilities by the Western Virginia Water Authority, the recordation of the subdivision plat, and the active marketing of a 30 acre site within the Project located at the 3 intersection of W oodhaven Road and the Valley Pointe Boulevard extension, the Authority shall, with funds provided by the County, make one or more Grants to the Company in an amoiInt not to exceed $1.5 Million. B. Beginning in calendar year 2008, the County shall appropriate to the Authority in two equal installments sums sufficient for an Economic Development Incentive Grant for the benefit of the Company in an amountnot to exceed $1.5 Million. The Authority, upon receipt of this annual appropriation of funds ffom the County, will award an Economic Development Incentive Grant to the Company to reimburse it for the actual costs for its start-up and site development costs, and construction of public infrastructure improvements and facilities. The Company shall also actively market a 30 acre site located within the Project, located at the intersection of Woodhaven Road and the Valley Pointe Boulevard extension. C. Upon completion, approval of the Master Plan, rezoning of the Project in conformance with the Master Plan, and relocation of the asphalt plant, the Authority shall, with funds provided by the County, make one or more Grants to the Company in an amount not to exceed $1 Million. The Authority, upon receipt of this annual appropriation of funds from the County, will award an Economic Development Incentive Grant to the Company to reimburse it for the development of a Master Plan for the Project. This Master Plan shall be submitted to the County for its approval, and it shall include the covenants and conditions for the type and quality of development in the Project, the proposed layout of sites, roads, utilities, and other public infrastructure improvements, stormwater management, walking and biking trails, greenways and 4 other amenities. Upon approval of the Master Plan, the Company shall submit a rezoning application to the County based upon the approved Master Plan. Finally the Company shall relocate the asphalt plant no later than December 31,2012. D. Within sixty (60) days of the end of each calendar year, the Company shall provide such financial and tax revenue data relating to the Project as may be reasonably required by the Authority so that the Authority may calculate the actual grant award amount. The Company hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Revenue for Roanoke County and the Commonwealth of Virginia to release to the Authority and the County its confidential tax information and data so that the Authority may calculate the actual grant award amount. .The Authority shall pay the annual grant award amount to the Company at an address designated by the Company within thirty (30) days after receipt by the Authority of the data. E. If the Company does not complete the construction of the or fails to construct the public infrastructure improvements described in paragraph 1 by December 31, 2009, then the Authority shall be relieved of any obligation to the Company for any Economic Development Incentive Grant and the Company shall be relieved of any obligations under this Agreement. 3. If this Project fails to generate $2.5 Million Dollars of new local tax revenues for the County by December 31,2017 from new business developments in this business park and on the Property, then the Company shall refund to the Authority and the County the total of the Economic Development Incentive Grants paid to it under Section 2 of this Agreement. The term, "New Local Tax Revenues," means the total of 5 (i) new local real estate taxes, (ii) local share of sales taxes generated annually by the Project, (iii) BPOL taxes, (iv) meals taxes, (v) transient occupancy taxes, and (vi) business personal property taxes. This refund shall be paid on or before March 1, 2018. The amount of the refund shall be reduced by the amount of New Local Tax Revenues actually received by the County from business development 011 this Property from January 1, 2009 through December 31,2017. 4, The Company shall have the right to assign this Agreement to a separate entity provided that any such assignment shall not relieve the Company of its obligations herein. 5. If any party is unable to perform its commitments under this Agreement by reason of force majeure, then that party shall not be deemed to be in default of its obligations under this Agreement, and any deadlines for the performance of its obligations and, if applicable, the deadlines for the performance of the other party's obligations shall be extended for a time equal to the time period of the force majeure event, plus ten days. The term a "force majeure" as used herein, shall include without limitation acts of God; hurricanes, floods, fire, tornadoes, earthquakes, storms; strikes or other industrial disturbances; acts of public enemies; orders of governmental authorities; insurrections; riots; epidemics. 6. This Agreement shall be governed by and all disputes related hereto shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. 7. This Agreement and any payments of public funds are subject to future appropriations by the Board of Supervisors to the Authority. 6 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement the day and year first above written. A pproved as to form: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA By Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney By: Elmer C. Hodge, County Administrator STATE OF VIRGINIA ) )ss COUNTY OF ROANOKE ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ___ day of I 2007, by Elmer C. Hodge, Jr., on behalf of the Board of Supervisors for Roanoke County, Virginia. Notary Public My Commission expires: Approved as to form: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ROANOKE COUNTY By By: 7 Attorney for EDA Chairman STATE OF VIRGINIA ) )ss COUNTY OF ROANOKE ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of 2007, by , Chairman of the Economic Development Authority of Roanoke County, Virginia. Notary Public My Commission expires: _/ _/ _ ENGLISH COMPANY,JNC CONSTRUCTION By: Its: STATE OF ) )ss COUNTY OF ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of 2007, by as of English Construction Company, Inc Notary Public My Commission expires: _/ _/ _ 8 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. s.~ AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28, 2007 AGENDA ITEM: Request approval for the execution of a Comprehensive Agreement with FirstChoice Public - Private Partners: Roanoke Recreation Center, LLC, for the construction of a Multigenerational Recreation Center, Hollins Magisterial District SUBMITTED BY: Daniel R. O'Donnell Assistant County Administrator Elmer C. Hodge ~ f(~ County Administrator APPROVED BY: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: ~7~~~ SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: FirstChoice Public-Private Partners, a team consisting of English Construction Company and Moseley Architects, first submitted a conceptual proposal for the development of a Multigenerational Recreation Center under the Public Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act (PPEA) in November, 2006. This proposal was developed after members of the Board of Supervisors visited several such facilities in the St. Louis area and publicly discussed their wish to pursue the development of a similar facility for Roanoke County citizens. The need for the Multigenerational Recreation Center was substantiated in the Roanoke County Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which included input from the community through surveys, focus groups and several community meetings in 2006. The Master Plan Process discovered that there is a high level of need for indoor recreation, fitness, water recreation and community recreation programs, all of which are encompassed in the scope of the proposed Multlgenerational Recreation Center. (Pete Haislip, Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism will address the need for the facility in tonight's presentation.) After a thorough review of the conceptual proposal by the Board of Supervisors, the County Administrator and staff, the Board of Supervisors invited FirstChoice to submit a detailed design proposal for the development of the facility, the next step required under the PPEA process. In July, 2007, the County received the detailed design proposal. The detailed design proposal has been reviewed thoroughly by and the County Administrator, staff and Construction Dynamics Group, the firm that was retained by the County with the $50,000 fee submitted by FirstChoice to the County as required by the PPEA regulations. A tentative comprehensive agreement has been negotiated to deliver the Multigenerational Recreation Center to the citizens of Roanoke County. On August 14, FirstChoice presented their design concepts and the scope of the proposed project to the Board of Supervisors in a Board Work Session. Immediately following the work session the Board met with staff in closed session to discuss the terms and conditions that have been negotiated in the comprehensive agreement. As required by the PPEA regulations, a public notice was posted on the County website ten working days prior to today's formal consideration by the Board of Supervisors. Although not required by law, a notice was also posted in the Roanoke Times publicizing the vote. The comprehensive agreement is not final until officially approved by the Board of Supervisors. Tonight the comprehensive agreement is being presented to the Board of Supervisors for their formal consideration. As staff has previously discussed with the Board, approval of the comprehensive agreement is one important component of an economic development strategy for north Roanoke County. Although we believe the Multigenerational Recreation Center to be an excellent project for the citizens of the County on its own merits, the approval of the comprehensive agreement, in addition to the Public Private Partnership that will be presented to the Board later at this meeting, will open up the development of approximately 190 acres of property as a top quality business park by English Construction Company. The marriage of the Multigenerational Recreation Center with the opening of this new business park will greatly enhance Roanoke County as a business location and employment center. The Multigenerational Recreation Center will serve as an anchor at the entrance of the business park and its development will help provide vital infrastructure including, road improvements, water and sewer service to the business park. The comprehensive agreement for the Multigenerational Recreation Center between Roanoke County and FirstChoice Public Private Partners is one of three agreements that will have to be concluded in order to bring the business park and the Multigenerational Recreation Center to fruition. The second agreement being negotiated is the acquisition of the land from English Construction for the site of the Multigenerational Recreation Center. Staff is also requesting that the Board of Supervisors authorize the County Administrator to execute an option to purchase approximately 12 acres of land for the Multigenerational Recreation Center site. The exact boundary of the site will be determined as design development proceeds, but it is estimated that approximately twelve acres will be needed. The actual purchase of the land will be brought before the Board for final approval after the exact boundaries of the site are defined as design progresses. 2 The third agreement is a Public Private Partnership agreement with English Construction Company to provide necessary off-site infrastructure for the establishment of the new business park. This infrastructure will also serve the Multigenerational Recreation Center. This item is also on tonight's agenda for the Board's consideration. FISCAL IMPACT: The Contract Cost Limit established in the Comprehensive Agreement is $26,676,175. These funds will be made available in an appropriation to be brought before the Board of Supervisors in September. It should be noted that the Contract Cost Limit is the maximum price for the scope of services provided for in the Comprehensive Agreement. If actual construction costs for the scope included are less, the actual payments for the project will be less. ALTERNATIVES: (1) Authorize the County Administrator to execute the Comprehensive Agreement subject to the following: . The appropriation offunds necessary. The formal appropriation is scheduled to be brought to the Board of Supervisors in September, 2007. . The successful negotiation of the Public Private Partnership agreement for the development of approximately 190 acres along Wood haven Road and Valley Point Drive as a high quality business park with English Construction Company. This agreement is currently being negotiated by the County Attorney and is scheduled for consideration at tonight's meeting. . The successful negotiation of an option with English Construction Company to purchase approximately 12 acres of land for the site of the Multigenerational Recreation Center. The option is currently under negotiation. Alternative one also would authorize the County Administrator to execute an option for the purchase of the land from English Construction Company. (2) Do not approve the Comprehensive Agreement for the Multigenerational Recreation Center. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of Alternative (1). 3 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. 1-- I AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28, 2007 AGENDA ITEM: Public hearing to receive citizen comments concerning The Cellar on Brambleton Avenue SUBMITTED BY: Paul M. Mahoney County Attorney COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: This matter has been placed on the Board's agenda to allow citizens to publicly address the Board regarding an alleged public nuisance at The Cellar on Brambleton Avenue. This public hearing was announced at the Board's meeting on August 14, 2007, and also advertised in the Roanoke Times on Sunday, August 26,2007. Attached to this Board report are the following documents to provide background information regarding the County's response to complaints regarding The Cellar: 1) Letter dated April 2. 2007 mailed to the operator of The Cellar. An identical letter was also mailed to the registered agent for The Cellar and the owner of the real estate where The Cellar is located. 2) Letter dated April 3, 2007 to the complaining citizens. 3) Letter dated April 18, 2007 to the complaining citizens setting up a meeting with the operator of The Cellar and the citizens. 4) Board report prepared for the Board meeting held on April 24, 2007 for authorization to commence action to abate a public nuisance. 5) Minutes of Board of Supervisors meeting held on April 24, 2007. 6) Minutes of a meeting with the citizens and the operator of The Cellar held on May 3, 2007. 7) Letter dated May 14, 2007 to the citizens summarizing the results of the meeting held on May 3, 2007. 8) Memo to the Board dated May 14, 2007 updating the Board on the status of The Cellar. 9) Letter dated June 20, 2007 to the citizens requesting input from the citizens on the measures taken by the operator of The Cellar. 10) Action agenda from Board of Supervisors meeting held on August 14, 2007. 11) Petition signed by residents near The Cellar handed to Board on August 14, 2007. 12) Email dated August 11, 2007 and August 14, 2007 between Vicki Wray and Paul Mahoney. 13) Incident Reports from February 23, 2006 to July 29, 2007 detailing police patrols at The Cellar 14) Board report prepared for the Board meeting held on August 14, 2007 - Briefing on the Status of The Cellar. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It appears that the owner of The Cellar has taken appropriate steps to abate any alleged nuisance and to mitigate impacts on the neighbors. Based upon independent investigations by County staff, a review of the police logs for the past 18 months, and a review of the specific incidents resulting in police actions, there is no factual basis to support a civil public nuisance action in the Circuit Court. Therefore, no further enforcement actions are necessary at this time, and I would recommend closing the file on this matter. 2 QInunt~ nf ~nannke Attachment 1 PAUL M. MAHONEY COUNTY ATIORNEY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ATIORNEY 5204 BERNARD DRIVE P.O. BOX 29800 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24018-0798 (540) 772-2007 FAX (540) 772-2089 JOSEPH B. OBENSHAIN KATHERINE HOWE JONES LISA M. ASHWORTH ASSISTANT COUNTY ATIORNEYS April 2, 2007 CERTIFIED MAIL Jackie D. Brown 3419 View Avenue Roanoke, V A 24018 Dear Ms. Brown: The records of the State Corporation indicate that you are an officer or director of J. D. Brown, Inc. This corporation has a business license for "The Cellar" located at 3203 Brambleton Avenue in Roanoke, Virginia, this property being known as "The Cellar," After an investigation conducted by Roanoke County agents it has been determined that a public nuisance exists at this property. This public nuisance is in addition to any possible criminal offenses that may have occurred in the past at or on this property. These criminal offenses are still being investigated by the Roanoke County Police Department. The purpose of this letter is to provide you with notice of this public nuisance and to direct you to abate this public nuisance within 10 days following the receipt of this mailing. You are further directed to provide this office in writing your proposal to abate this public nuisance. Failure to abate the public nuisance or to provide this office with a written series of actions to abate this public nuisance will result in this office taking appropriate legal action to abate the public nuisance. A public nuisance is "any act or activity the causing or maintaining of which is such an inconvenience or troublesome manner as to annoy, injure or damage the public at large or a substantial portion of the community or a considerable number of persons, and from which any resulting damage is not specifically apportionable to anyone member of community" (913-14 (a) (5), Roanoke County Code). The County has received the following complaints from neighboring or adjoining property owners: (1) Noise disturbances late at night. A "noise disturbance" means any sound which (a) endangers or injuries the safety or health of any person; (b) annoys or disturbs Page Two April 2, 2007 a reasonable person of normal sensitivities; or (c) endangers or injuries personal or real property (813-18, Roanoke County Code). In addition there are complaints of specific actions constituting noise disturbances, namely, loud, amplified music after the hour of 10:00 p.m. at a volume sufficient to be plainly audible across property boundaries or plainly audible at 50 feet from your property (813-21 (5). (2) Cursing and fighting by either patrons or employees of The Cellar in the parking lot to the rear of the building. (3) police"). Epithets shouted at the neighbors (such as "who called the fucking (4) Trash thrown into neighboring yards from The Cellar property including beer bottles, pizza boxes, and used condoms. (5) Property damage to neighboring property done by patrons or employees of The Cellar. (6) Threats of retaliation by patrons or employees made against complaining neighbors. Roanoke County is taking this action pursuant to 815.2-900 of the Code of Virginia and 813-14 (d) of the Roanoke County Code. You are being provided an opportunity to abate this public nuisance. To guarantee your performance and that these activities constituting public nuisance cease and are not resumed, I would petition the Circuit Court for Roanoke County for a Consent Decree incorporating your written plan of action to abate this nuisance. You are being provided 10 days from the date of receipt of this notice to provide this office with you written plan of action to abate this public nuisance. If you have any questions, either you or your attorney may contact me at the above address and telephone number. PMMJsb ~e~ truly yours, W'rt "Wl.~ Paul M. Mahoney ~ C: Edwin R. "Randy" Leach, Conunonwealth's Attorney Ray Lavinder, Chief of Police Board of Supervisor's Reading File @nuntlJ nf ~nannke Attachment 2 PAUL M. MAHONEY COUNTY AlTORNEY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ATIORNEY 5204 BERNARD DRNE p.o. BOX 29800 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24018-0798 (540) 772-2007 FAX (540) 772-2089 JOSEPH B. OBENSHAIN KATHERINE HOWE JONES LISA M. ASHWORTH ASSISTANT COUNTY ATIORNEYS April 3, 2007 Steve White 3210 Fleetwood Avenue Roanoke, V A 24018 Re: The Cellar Dear Mr. White: I recently had an opportunity to meet with Roanoke County Commonwealth's Attorney Randy Leach, Roanoke County Chief of Police Ray Lavinder, and Detective P.L. Farris concerning your complaints about the on-going activities at "The Cellar." As a result of that meeting we have agreed to step up our efforts to stop the late night activities at The Cellar that disturb your peace, quiet and enjoyment. I am not at liberty to disclose to you at this time the additional law enforcement activities that may be undertaken to accomplish this goal. I can inform you that the County Attorney's office has commenced the civil public nuisance action procedures against the owner and operator of The Cellar pursuant to ~15.2-900 of the State Code and S13-14(d) of the Roanoke County Code. "Public nuisance" is a difficult legal standard to prove, however, based upon the interview information that you provided to Detective Farris I believe I will be able to use your testimony as a witness in Circuit Court to prove the essential elements of a public nuisance action. If you are unwilling or unable to testify in such a legal proceeding, please advise me of this fact as soon as possible. In order to satisfy due process requirements, I have provided written notice of a "public nuisance" to the owner and operator of The Cellar. I have provided them with an opportunity to abate this public nuisance and to provide the County with a written plan of action to abate the public nuisance. If the owner of the property and operator of The Cellar fail to abate this public nuisance and to cease those activities that constitute a public nuisance, then I will request authorization from the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County to conunence an action in Roanoke County Circuit Court. This action would seek an injunction from the Court abating the public nuisance. Page Two April 3, 2007 Circuit Court actions can require a long period of time to conclude due to the busy Court schedule and required procedures. If you have any questions concerning this letter or the proposed course of action, please contact me as soon as possible. PMM/ sb ~th t\kindest regards, ~\'V\)~I Paul M. Mahoney \l c: Randy Leach Ray Lavinder Mike Wray Joe McNamara <!Iouutll of ~oauoke Attachment 3 PAUL M. MAHONEY COUNTY ATIORNEY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY 5204 BERNARD DRIVE P.O. BOX 29800 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24018-0798 (540) 772-2007 FAX (540) 772-2089 April 18, 2007 JOSEPH B. OBENSHAIN KATHERINE HOWE JONES LISA M. ASHWORTH ASSISTANT COUNTY AITORNEYS Neighbors on Fleetwood Avenue and Eva Avenue Re: The Cellar Dear Neighbors: Two weeks ago I informed you that I had given notice to the operator of The Cellar and the owner of this real estate that their activities constituted a public nuisance. In my letter to you I asked if you would be willing to be a witness in a Circuit Court action proving that the operation of The Cellar constituted a public nuisance. To date I have not heard from any of you. I bave heard from Jackie D. Brown and the attorney representing the owner of the real estate. They have indicated to me that they have taken recent actions to elimin.ate the offensive activities of which you complained. Ms. Brown has indicated to me a willingness to meet with you to discuss your concerns and to determine what further actions she must take to avoid legal action against her business, Are you interested in me('ting with Ms. Brown? If you are interested in meeting with her and discussing your concerns, the County would be pleased to host such a meeting. This meeting could be held at your convenience in the ('vening at the Roanoke County Administration Center, 5204 Bernard Drive, Roanoke, VA. If you would like me to schedule such a meeting, please inform me of your preferred dates. Let me suggest beginning the meeting at 7 p.m. on one of the following dates: . April 26, May 2, May 3, or May 9. PMMj sb Paul M. Mahoney C Joseph McNamara Michael Wray Chief Ray Lavinder George A. McLean, Jr. Jacqueline D. Brown Attach ment 4 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. AT A REGUIJ\R MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: April 24, 2007 AGENDA ITEM: Authorization to Commence Action to Abate a Public Nuisance at "The Cellar" SUBMITTED BY: Paul M. Mahoney County Attorney COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: J. D. Brown, Inc. is a Virginia corporation holding a business license for 'The Cellar" located at 3203 Brambleton Avenue in Roanoke, Virginia. John A. Cronin, Jr. is the owner of this real estate. After an investigation conducted by Roanoke County agents it has been determined that a public nuisance exists at this property. A public nuisance is "any act or activity the causing or maintaining of which is such an inconvenience or troublesome manner as to annoy, injure or damage the public at large or a substantial portion of the community or a considerable number of persons, and from which any resulting damage is not specifically apportionable to anyone member of community" (913-14 (a) (5), Roanoke County Code). The County has received the following complaints from neighboring or adjoining property owners: (1) Noise disturbances late at night. A "noise disturbance" means any sound which (a) endangers or injuries the safety or health of any person; (b) annoys or disturbs a reasonable person of normal sensitivities; or (c) endangers or injuries personal or real property (913-18, Roanoke County Code). In addition there are complaints of specific actions constituting noise disturbances, namely, loud, amplified music after the hour of 10:00 p.m. at a volume sufficient to be plainly audible across property boundaries or plainly audible at 50 feet from the property (~13-21 (5). (2) Cursing and fighting by either patrons or employees of The Cellar in the parking lot to the rear of the building. (3) Epithets shouted at the neighbors. (4) Trash thrown into neighboring yards from The Cellar property including beer bottles, pizza boxes, and used condoms. (5) Property damage to neighboring property done by patrons or employees of The Cellar. (6) Threats of retaliation by patrons or employees made against complaining neighbors. By letter dated April 2,2007 the corporation holding the business license and the owner of the real estate were given notice of these facts and were given 10 days to submit to the County Attorney a plan of action to abate this nuisance. The general manager of The Cellar and the attorney for the real estate owner have responded. The general manager has listed the steps taken by him to address these problems; the attorney for the owner has requested additional time to respond, since the tenant is out of town due to a family illness. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is requested that the Board authorize the County Attorney to continue to work with the corporation. general manager and owner of the real estate to abate this nuisance. If these efforts are unsuccessful, then the Board is requested to authorize the County Attorney to commence appropriate action in circuit court to abate this nuisance. 2 Attachment 5 356 April 24, 2007 Supervisor Wray advised that the County values education and the Schools' efforts to make County schools safe places. Ms. Roark reported that all classrooms have a lockdown procedure for emergencies and that each classroom has a phone in addition to the security system. She added that security systems will be installed in every school by the end of the year and that the cameras have helped with discipline. Supervisor McNamara thanked Ms. Roark for her work on the School Board and Or. Lange for her administrative leadership, He noted that his children have attended County Schools for 16 years and will do so for another 10 years, so he is well aware of the quality of education in Roanoke County. Supervisor McNamara moved to approve the staff recommendation (approve and adopt the School Board budget for fiscal year 2007-2008), The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Wray, Church, Altizer, Flora, McNamara NAYS: None 5. Authorization to commence action to abate !! public nuisance at The B'tmD. Brambleton Avenue, Cave Spring Magisterial District. (Paul Mahonev. County Attornev) Supervisor McNamara advised that the establishment in question is in the Windsor Hills Magisterial District. April 24, 2007 357 Mr. Mahoney advised that this business has been the subject of an on going investigation by County staff for over a year and that he has discussed the matter with the Commonwealth Attorney on a number of occasions. He stated that the problem was brought to the County's attention by a group of citizens living nearby. He reported that this matter concerns a public nuisance which is a fairly difficult legal standard to prove in court. He added that his office has given notice to the owner of the property which is located at 3203 Brambleton Avenue and the operator of the business. The owner is leasing the property to JD Brown, Inc. Mr. Mahoney advised that he has provided a listing of the complaints that have been investigated to both the owner and operator of the business including: (1) late night noise by bands at this business; (2) cursing and fighting by either patrons or employees of The Cellar in the parking lot to the rear of the building; (3) epithets shouted at the neighbors; (4) trash thrown into neighboring yards from The Cellar property including beer bottles, pizza boxes, and used condoms: (5) property damage to neighboring property done by patrons or employees of The Cellar; and (6) threats of retaliation by patrons or employees made against complaining neighbors. He further advised that he has given legal notice to the owner and operator of the business preparatory to filing a circuit court action to give the owner and operator an opportunity to abate the nuisance. Mr. Mahoney advised that subsequent to preparing the Board report, he was contacted by Ms. Brown, the operator of the business, who indicated that she had 358 April 24, 2007 taken action to solve the problem; however, he reported that he has heard conflicting reports from the various parties involved. He further advised that he has sent a letter to the citizens asking them if they would be interested in meeting with Ms. Brown and the owner to develop a series of actions to resolve the issue. He stated that he is asking the Board not to take action at this time to allow this attempt at mediation a chance to succeed rather than proceeding directly to litigation. He reported that if mediation is unsuccessful. he will come back to the Board to request approval for further action. Mr. Mahoney advised that Ms. Brown Is aware that he is making this recommendation so neither she nor her attorney is present at this time. He reported that he would like to schedule a community meeting to develop a plan of corrective action, and he requested that the Board give the process an additional two weeks to one month prior to initiating a court action. SupelVisor Church inquired how long the situation had been going on. Mr. Mahoney responded that he believed it has been going on for over a year. He further advised that the County had originally approached the problem on a law enforcement basis including undercover operations and working in conjunction with Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents. He stated that the complaints would subside for a time and then the problems would begin again. He added that there has always been a bar at that location but that the situation has gotten worse within the last year and a half. In response to SupelVisor Church's inquiry, Mr. Mahoney stated even if mediation is unsuccessful, having made the attempt to resolve the problem through April 24, 2007 359 mediation will strengthen the County's case if the matter goes to trial. If mediation is successful, it will save time and money. SUpeNisor Wray advised that the matter has been ongoing for a year or more, and it does not appear that the problem has been resolved. He added that a responsible business owner would take action rather than allowing this to continue. He further advised that he had received a call regarding an additional complaint this weekend. He recommended that the owner be given a time limit to correct the problem and that the Board move forward on the action so that Mr. Mahoney will have the ability to take action quickly without coming back to the Board. SupeNisor Altizer advised that it is the nature of this type of establishment to have loud music or an occasional fight. He stated that this problem should be fairly easy to resolve quickly adding that he did not understand why it was taking so long. He further advised that a timeframe for resolving the issue should be established along with appropriate monitoring. He added that the residents should not have to experience this type of nuisance and that sometimes businesses have to close. He added that if a time limit is established, the Board should be kept informed. Supervisor Flora advised that he is sympathetic to the neighbors in this case. He added that he is dealing with some similar situations involving noise issues in North County. He further advised that he supports allowing Mr. Mahoney additional time to resolve the issue and then proceeding to litigation if necessary. 360 April 24, 2007 Supervisor McNamara advised that the problem could be corrected if the owner is willing to make the effort, and he recommended a monitor in the parking lot or soundproofing as possible solutions to alleviate the problem. He stated that litigation is a worse case scenario, and that it is better to have responsible business owners who monitor their businesses. In response to Supervisor McNamara's inquiry, Mr. Mahoney responded that there was nothing to prevent the Board from authorizing action at this time with the understanding that mediation would be attempted prior to instigating a court action. He stated that he had sent a letter to the neighbors suggesting a series of dates for the meeting and that he is still awaiting responses. He added that he had advised Ms. Brown that she did not have to attend the Board meeting as he planned to request an extension of time to resolve the issue, and he did not want to feel that he had misled her. He added that the fact that this issue is an item on the Board's agenda will act as leverage to move the matter to a positive resolution. He reported that once the lawsuit is filed, the complainant has 21 days to respond; then it will take three or four months to get a court date. It may be more effective to use the Board's interest to focus attention on the issue. He further advised that if the meeting does not resolve the issue, he will come back in two weeks to one month to request approval to proceed with litigation. Supervisor Flora advised that the Board is interested in protecting homeowner's rights and needs to send a message that this type of activity wlll not be April 24, 2007 361 ~ .::. tolerated. He stated that a home is the largest purchase an individual makes in their lifetime, and the County needs to protect that investment. Supervisor Altizer inquired what the criteria would be for action if a corrective strategy is implemented. Mr. Mahoney responded that would be decided during mediation and put in writing. He advised that this documentation will strengthen the County's case if the business owner does not follow through as agreed. Supervisor Altizer advised that this is something the citizens will want to know, and he suggested that zero to~erance should be the criteria. Supervisor Church reported that he is displeased that this situation remains unresolved after a year. He stated that either the neighbors have great patience or it is a stop-and-start type of situation. He advised that the situation has gone on long enough and that he supports giving the owner a time limit. Supervisor Wray advised that he supports a time limit as well as giving Mr. Mahoney the flexibility to move forward without coming back to the Board for authorization. Supervisor McNamara advised that he was making a motion to postpone action on this issue until the May 21,2007, Board meeting, which is the second meeting in May. He added that if the owner is willing to take action to correct the situation, that would be best solution. (Clerk's Note: the second Board meeting in May is May 22, 2007.) He added that the business operator had not been given the opportunity to participate in today's discussion, and he advised that he is reluctant to take action 362 April 24, 2007 without the owner and operator having the opportunity to present their case. He stated that trying to work out a solution outside the court system is the preferred alternative. Supervisor Wray advised that the County Attorney needs to provide direction and that action on this situation is overdue. He reported that he did not think it fair to ask the citizens to wait any longer. In response to Mr. Wray's inquiry, Mr. Mahoney reported that the letter to the five citizens who would be the County's witnesses, based on prior investigation, if the case went to trial was sent last week. He advised that he had provided several tentative dates for the meeting ranging from April 26,2007, to May 9, 2007, and that he has heard from one individual. He reported that if this meeting failed to resolve the issue, then he would request the Board's approval to move forward with litigation at the following Board meeting. He recommended that zero tolerance should be the criteria for any corrective plan of action. Supervisor Wray advised that mediation may be a key step In the process, but he added that establishing a time frame is crucial as well. He suggested that taking action on this item today would allow for a more timely solution if mediation fails. Mr. Mahoney advised that would be the Board's decision, but he further advised that the pUblicity being generated could help drive the process toward a solution. Supervisor Wray reiterated that he would like the situation resolved quickly. Supervisor McNamara advised that he was revising his motion to include a briefing on the situation's progress at the next Board meeting. April 24, 2007 363 Supervisor Altizer stated that establishing a timetable for a solution sends a strong message that the Board is not happy with this situation. He inquired if Mr. Mahoney intended to bring this item back to the Board at the second meeting in May. Mr. Mahoney advised that he hoped to bring this back to the Board at the first meeting in May; however, it may be the second meeting in May since he will need time to work through the mediation process. Supervisor Altizer requested that any substantiated police reports from this point forward be included in the briefing at the next Board meeting. Supervisor McNamara advised that he was further revising his motion to request that substantiated police reports from this time forward be provided at a briefing at the first meeting in May, Supervisor Church advised that zero tolerance should be an important part of any corrective action plan. He added that the citizens making the complaint should be advised that they have the right to address the Board regarding this complaint. Supervisor McNamara advised that he met with the proprietor regarding excessive noise last summer around 10:00 p.m. one evening. He reported that his request that the doors be shut was complied with; but he added that when he drove by the establishment later that evening, the doors were again open. He stated that he would like to believe that the owner wants to fix the problem, and he advised that a 364 April 24, 2007 solution needs to be found. He stated that he did not believe the Board was slowing the process down by postponing action on this item. Supervisor McNamara's motion to postpone taking action on this issue until the May 22, 2007, meeting, and to request a briefing at the May 8, 2007, meeting to include substantiated police reports from this point forward carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Wray, Church, Altizer. Flora, McNamara NAYS: None 6. Reauest for authorization to execute i Qerformance aareement between the County of Roanoke. the Roanoke County Economic Development Authority. and New Millennium BuildinCl Systems. (Jill Loope. Assistant Director of Economic Development) A-042407 -5 Ms. Loope advised that New Millennium Building Systems, a subsidiary of Indiana-based Steel Dynamics, Inc., is a steel joists manufacturer located on Diuguids Lane in West Roanoke County. She reported that the company purchased the former John W. Hancock manufacturing operation in April 2006, and is implementing a major renovation and expansion. She further advised that the 108,000 square foot expansion will include approximately $20 million in new equipment and real estate investment and the retention of up to 175 jobs. She reported that Steel Dynamics' other subsidiaries Attachment 6 The Cellar Meeting with Neighbors and Operator May 3, 2007 -7:00 pm Attending: Vicki & Don Wray 3218 Fleetwood Avenue Roanoke, VA 24018 774-5909 (40 years at this address) Deborah C. Lockhart 3211 Fleetwood Avenue Roanoke, VA 24018 776-6397 Jeff and Amy Gilbert 3205 Fleetwood Avenue Roanoke, VA 24018 774-1840 (10 years at this address) Colin Newman 3206 Fleetwood Avenue Roanoke, VA 24018 772-6952 (34 years at this address) Jackie Brown, Owner The Cellar 3203 Brambleton Ave. Roanoke, VA 24018 777-0388 Donna Furrow Assistant Chief of Police for Roanoke County Richard Crosier Crime Prevention Specialist Paul Mahoney County Attorney Sue Bane Legal Assistant Mr, Mahoney asked the neighbors to state the problems they are having with The Cellar and any possible solutions. Ms. Wray said it was not their intent to shut her down, just to shut her up. She said it sounds like there is a beer garden in the parking lot and that the noise is worse when a band is playing. She said the parking lot is below their home in a bowl-shaped area and that the noise travels up and out like a megaphone. She also has had problems in the past with motorcycle noise. She said the patrons are sometimes in the parking lot of the adjacent fTame shop talking so loudly that she can hear them at her house. The Wrays asked that Ms. Brown try to cooperate with the neighbors by asking her patrons to refrain from yelling and cursing at the neighbors. The Wrays indicated they felt that Ms. Brown had not taken any steps to control the situation until the threat of legal action by the County; she said it is disingenuous. Mr. Newman indicated that he has a problem with loud noises, loud bands, loud patrons, trash being thrown into his yard, threat of retaliation for calling the police, and damage to his fence. He says the noise is sporadic - that some nights are quiet. He said ifthe door is closed the noise of the music is not bad. He also indicated that The Cellar closes the doors when the police arrive but opens them again when the police leave. He said motorcycles race out of the parking lot. Mr. Newman said there had always been a bar there for as long as he could remember and there were fights, etc. in the back parking lot, but that he was never bothered by the noise before. He thinks the customers are different now. He said that frequently by the time the police arrive, the patrons have left the lot and all is quiet. He also indicated he did not want to put Ms. Brown out of business. Mr. Gilbert said there are loud drunk patrons in the parking lot and that it sounds like they are standing right in front of his house. He indicated that there's an element of fear because the voices are loud and sound threatening. Mr. Gilbert used to work nights and get home between 12:30 am and 2:00 am and he would hear noise at those hours from The Cellar. He also indicated that he did not know there was a bar located there until recently. He said the noise is from the people congregating in the parking lot and not from the music. Ms. Lockhart said she thinks the music should be moved upstairs and that the bottom of The Cellar should be closed. She also indicated that a beer bottle had been thrown at the windshield of her parked car, She is concerned about safety because the patrons use Fleetwood as a cut-through rather than Brambleton because of increased police patrols on Brambleton. Mr. Mahoney suggested the following: a security guard in the back parking lot, increased lighting, and a vestibule built outside the back door to muffle the sound of the music as patrons come and go. Neighbors were concerned about the lighting bothering them and said the lighting would have to be installed so as to not disturb them. Jackie Brown then joined the meeting. After introductions, Mr. Mahoney shared the neighbors concerns with Ms. Brown. Ms. Brown said she had recently changed from loud bands to acoustic music; she was not aware that noise in the parking lot was a problem; she has been following the patrons out to remind them to be quiet when leaving; and she acknowledged that the sound would travel uphill to the neighborhood. She also said she had been trying to implement some improvements and asked if the neighbors had noticed any changes. They said they had not. Ms. Brown said she is a new business owner and that The Cellar is her first business where alcohol is served. She acknowledged that she has some undesirable customers that she would like to weed out indicating these undesirable customers are also a threat to her more desirable customers. She said the communication she has had with the County Police indicated the complaints were about the noise from the music. She said she would be happy to hire someone to police the parking lot; that she call1lot afford a security service but will add someone to her staff that looks the part to police the lot. She said she doesn't want to be a burden to the neighbors and expressed that she was truly sorry for any discomfort the neighbors had felt. She offered her home and cell telephone numbers in addition to her business card with the business telephone number and asked the neighbors to call her at any time they had concerns. She said she wanted to be "part of the solution, not part of the problem." She committed to the neighbors that she would hire someone who "looked official" to police the lot. She also offered to help with any property damage that had been done. Mr. Newman declined saying that his fence was old and probably had rotten posts anyway. (!Iountt! of JRoanoke Attachment 7 PAUL M. MAHONEY COUNTY ATTORNEY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY 5204 BERNARD DRIVE P.O. BOX 29800 ROANOKE. VIRGINIA 24018-0798 (540) 772-2007 FAX (540) 772-2089 JOSEPH B. OBENSHAIN KATHERINE HOWE JONES LISA M. ASHWORTH ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEYS May 14, 2007 Dear Citizens: The purpose of this letter is to summarize the results of the meeting that was held on May 3, 2007. At that meeting the neighbors described the problems they were having with the operation of The Cellar. Specifically, the identified problems were the loud noise of the patrons in the parking lot after they left The Cellar. There were also problems with noise from loud bands, and trash and property damage from patrons to the neighbors' property. Jackie Brown, the owner and operator of The Cellar, promised to hire an employee to police the parking lot on a regular basis to eliminate the activities of the patrons leaving The Cellar and congregating in the parking lot. In addition Jackie Brown would instal1 security lighting in the parking lot that would be shielded to prevent any light intrusion into the homes of the neighbors. We agreed to try these remedial steps for 30 days to see if they solved the problem. If they did not, we then would get back together and attempt to identify additional solutions to the problems. Jackie Brown has also provided the neighbors with her home telephone number and ceIl telephone number and she has asked them to contact her if there are any further problems. I hope that this accurately summarizes the conclusions we achieved at this meeting. Very truly yours, ~lY)~~ Paul M. Mahoney County Attorney PMM/sb C: Board Reading file Elmer C. Hodge QInuutll nf ~naunke Attachment 8 PAUL M. MAHONEY COUNTY AITORNEY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY 5204 BERNARD DRIVE P.O. BOX 29800 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24018-0798 (540) 772-2007 FAX (540) 772-2089 MEMORANDUM JOSEPH B. OBENSHAIN KATHERINE HOWE JONES LISA M. ASHWORTH ASSISTANT COUNTY ATIORNEYS From: Board of Supervisors Paul M. MahOney~1f\ May 14, 2007 To: Date: Subject The Cellar On April 24, 2007, I reported to the Board the enforcement taken by County staff to abate an alleged public nuisance at The Cellar, a business located at 3203 Brambleton Avenue. John A. Cronin, Jr, is the owner of this real estate, and Jackie Brown is the owner and operator of the business known as The Cellar. The Board requested that I brief it as soon as possible concerning efforts taken to resolve this problem, and the Board also wanted a report substantiating the police actions at this site. Attached to this memorandum you will find a report summarizing the substantiated police actions at this location. A "building check" is not a response to a call for service as a result of criminal activity rather it is a routine check of a business property by a police officer. You will note that the substantiated police actions are minimal for this location. On Thursday, May 3, 2007, I organized a meeting with several of the complaining neighbors and the operator of the business. Also in attendance were Assistant Chief Furrow and Officer Crosier, Crime Prevention Specialist, and Sue Bane, my legal assistant. At this meeting I asked the neighbors to specifically identify the problems they were having with The Cellar and to develop among ourselves possible solutions to these problems. All of the neighbors indicated that it was not their intent to shut down this business. Instead they wanted to minimize the noise from the parking lot. Although the noise from the bands is a problem, that noise is sporadic. The main problem is the loud patrons of that business outside in the parking lot. It was the consensus suggestion of the neighbors that a security guard be located in the back parking lot and that increased lighting be installed, The lighting would have to be installed in such a manner so as not to disturb the neighbors. Then Ms. Brown was asked to join the meeting. Ms. Brown indicated that she had changed operations from loud bands to acoustic music; that she was not aware that the noise from the parking lot was a problem; and she had been following the patrons out of her establishment and reminding them to be quiet when leaving. She indicated that she would hire someone to police the parking lot; she said that she could not afford a security service but that she will add someone from her staff to be present in the parking lot to minimize or eliminate the problems identified by the neighbors. She gave each of the neighbors her home and cell telephone numbers in addition to her business card and asked that the neighbors call her at any time when there was a problem. She offered to help with any property damage that had been done in the past and finally she apologized for her business causing problems for the neighbors. It was decided by all parties that these steps would be attempted for 30 days to see if they resolve the problems. If these steps did not resolve the problems then we would get together again to devise better solutions. Based upon the response of the neighbors and the representations by the business owner, it does not appear that any enforcement action is necessary at this time. PMM/sb c: Elmer C. Hodge 2 QIouut~ of ~oauohe Attachment 9 PAUL M. MAHONEY COUNTY ATTORNEY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY 5204 BERNARD DRIVE P.O. BOX 29800 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24018-0798 (540) 772-2007 FAX (540) 772-2089 June 20, 2007 JOSEPH B. OBENSHAIN KATHERINE HOWE JONES LISA M. ASHWORTH ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEYS Neighbors of The Cellar Dear Citizens: On Thursday, May 3, 2007, you attended a meeting at the Roanoke County Administration Center to consider various alternati-{C!1 to addressing the probiems arising from the operation of The Cellar which is locate-,d at 3203 Brarnbleton A venue. At that meeting ''Ie agreed to review the compliance of the ovvner and ()pt~rfltor of The Cellar, Jackie Brown, and the corrective mellilureo that she promised to take to mi.tigate the noise problems arising from the operation of her business. I am taking this opportunity to contaet you so that you can provide 1D6 with ir...lpressions of the measures taken by Ms. Brown to s&tisfy your concerns. Please contact me at your conv~nience, either in writing, by email to !ill1ahQ!!~@roanokecountyva.gov, or by telephone at 772-2007. Very truly yours, ~~\ Paul M. Mahoney CO~lnty Attorney PMMlsb C: Mike Wray Joe McNamara ~ /t'f!01 Attach ment 10 C. PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS, AND AWARDS None D. BRIEFINGS 1. Briefing on the status of The_ on Brambleton Avenue. (Paul Mahoney, County Attorney) Briefing presented by Mr. Mahoney The owner of the establishment and one citizen spoke who presented a letter signed by several citizens in the neighborhood It was the consensus of the Board to hold a public hearing on this matter during the evening session of the August 28, 2007, meeting E. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding a proposed amendment to the fiscal year 2007-2008 budget in accordance with Section 15.2-2507, Code of Virginia. (Diane Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer) There were 0 citizens to speak on this item F. NEW BUSINESS 1. Request to adopt a resolution appropriating $28,326,698 for Northside High School renovations. (Diane Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer) R-081407-1 JBC motion to adopt resolution URC 2. Request for authorization to execute a contract between the County of Roanoke, County School Board, and the Art Museum of Western Virginia to provide educational programming. (Elmer Hodge, County Administrator) A-081407-2 MWA motion to approve staff recommendation (approve the contract between Roanoke County, Roanoke County School Board and the Art Museum of Western Virginia) including the new language added by the County Attorney today concerning the Parks. Recreation, and Tourism Department URC 2 To: Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Attachment t fh 11) Re: Disturbances at night from The Cellar Restaurant We wish to inform the Board the problem of noise late at night coming from The Cellar has not been taken care of as of Sunday night August 12, 2007. We had a meeting several months ago with the County Attorney and the owner of The Cellar in which we presented many examples of the disturbances we deal with on an almost nightly basis. This has been an ongoing problem since the opening of The Cellar approximately two years ago. Mrs. Brown assured us.that she.would take steps to address our concerns and Mr. Mahoney told us that if the steps were not taken to alleviate the noise the county would step in and stop it. Neither action has happened. We have been very patient and have tried to work within the system. ..a system that should work for us. Several of the families in our neighborhood have elementary school aged children who need a full night's sleep. One household has an elderly couple both of who have had strokes and the wife is still the only caretaker. This house is directly behind The Cellar and has had property damage from customers. This problem may not seem terribly important to others but to those of us who live in the houses surrounding The Cellar it diminishes our quality of life. It is our hope that this Board will find some way to help us with this matter, as we have found no help so far. ~L)~ -j(_ rJ'i WmfJ,J cEClo(P F/c:U-woo4 ~ P040c>~ 'YA cxt+OIS- 54-0- YJ7J.'-41Sz Jawf,. 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I can assure you that I do not believe that your complaints or the complaints of your neighbors are "insignificant". When I contacted the neighbors who attended the community meeting, requesting that they provide me with comments concerning the implementation of the solutions developed at that community meeting, only your husband responded. He and I exchanged volcemail messages, but he left a detailed message with my secretary. I investigated his complaints, and I personally checked his allegations on two occasions last month. I observed a dusk-to-dawn light in the parking lot; I observed an employee of The Cellar patrolling the parking lot; and I did not see any evidence of outdoor dining. I have reviewed the call logs from the Police Department. Officers have been routinely driving thru the parking lot behind The Cellar, often two or three times a night. This patrolling is independent of investigating any telephone complaints. One "Disturbance", one noise offense summons and one DUI over three months does not support a civil public nuisance enforcement action. You still retain the opportunity to purslJe a private nuisance action. Paul M. Mahoney Roanoke County Attorney 540-772 -2007 This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipients. It may be confidential or protected by the attorney-client privilege or the work product doctrine. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. Please contact the sender by reply e-mail if you are not the intended recipient and delete the original and all copies of this e-mail. >>> "vicwray" <vicwray@cox.net> 8/1f/2007 11:05 PM >>> Mr. Mahoney: Having spent two years trying to settle the problem with The Cellar's disturbing of our mI!!/:;mo!rPalJ"l Mah2~ERe: T~ QeTIar~-~'~~ _-=---- - -~ ~.--------~~~-- _. =~:'==~af!e-2l neighborhood I am at the end of my patience. 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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 14, 2007 AGENDA ITEM: Briefing on the status of The Cellar on Brambleton Avenue SUBMITTED BY: Paul M. Mahoney County Attorney COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: On April 24, 2007, I reported to the Board the enforcement actions taken by County staff to abate an alleged public nuisance at The Cellar, a business located at 3203 Brambleton Avenue. Enforcement actions were begun based upon citizen complaints. The Board requested routine briefings on the status of this matter, and it wanted a report on police responses to this location. On May 3, 2007, this office scheduled a meeting with several of the complaining neighbors and the operator of this business, Jackie Brown. At this meeting problems were identified and solutions developed to address the problems of excessive noise from the parking lot, when patrons left the establishment. These solutions included increased security in the parking lot, lighting in the parking lot to discourage loitering or other illegal activities; and Ms. Brown gave each of the neighbors her home and cell telephone numbers so that if there were any problems, the neighbors could call her directly to resolve the problem. Since this neighborhood meeting, Ms. Brown has used her employees to patrol the parking lot on a routine basis. She has contacted AEP, and it has replaced the dusk-to- dawn light at the front of the parking lot leading up the alley to Brambleton Avenue. The installation of an additional light at the rear of the parking lot is being explored, but there are concerns about disturbing neighbors. On June 20, 2007, I wrote to each of the neighbors who participated in the neighborhood meeting and asked them to call me with their reaction to the measures taken by Ms. Brown to satisfy their concerns. Only one citizen called, and after investigation, the complaint was determined to be unfounded. The same citizen called Ms. Brown with a noise complaint; she corrected the problem immediately, and called the citizen back to determine if her actions solved the problem. The citizen said that the problem was resolved. In my initial report to the Board, I summarized the responses to this location by the Roanoke County Police Department from February 2006 through April 2007. Substantiated police actions were minimal. I requested copies of police reports for the months of May, June and July: there were only three incidents. Two were "disturbances" (appears to have been an argument in the parking lot) and one was on Brambleton Avenue in the vicinity (questionable that it arose from The Cellar). Finally there was an ambulance call to the restaurant; it appears that a patron fainted. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It appears that the owner of The Cellar has taken appropriate steps to abate any alleged nuisance and to mitigate impacts on the neighbors. Therefore no further enforcement actions are necessary at this time and I would recommend closing the file on this matter. 2 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. !J-\ AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28, 2007 AGENDA ITEM: Second reading of an ordinance authorizing the relocation of the Catawba voting precinct from the Catawba Fire Station to the Catawba Recreation Center at 4965 Catawba Creek Road. SUBMITTED BY: Judy Stokes General Registrar Elmer C. Hodge d- f!--tZ-, County Administrator - I.( / APPROVED BY: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: ~~J ~fr'./ SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: The Roanoke County Electoral Board desires to relocate the Catawba precinct from the Catawba Fire Station to the Catawba Recreation Center. Changes in polling places must be enacted at least sixty days prior to an election and the notice shall be mailed to all registered voters whose polling place is changed at least fifteen days prior to the next election. This new location will provide increased parking, temperature control for the voters and Election Officials, additional space for setting up the voting equipment, and additional space for the voters waiting to vote. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds in the amount of $787.50 to cover the cost of the legal notice, printing notices to voters, and postage to mail the notices and voter cards are available in the Elections Budget. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board adopt the proposed ordinance authorizing the relocation of the Catawba polling place (101) from the Catawba Fire Station to the Catawba Recreation Center. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER, ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 28,2007 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RELOCATION OF THE FOllOWING POLLING PLACE PURSUANT TO SECTION 24.2-306, 24.2-307, AND 24.2-310 OF THE 1950 CODE OF VIRGINIA AS AMENDED: (1) CATAWBA POLLING PLACE (101) TO BE RELOCATED FROM THE CATAWBA FIRE STATION, 5585 CATAWBA HOSPITAL DRIVE, CATAWBA, VA 24070 TO CATAWBA RECREATION CENTER, 4965 CATAWBA CREEK ROAD, CATAWBA, VA 24070. WHEREAS, Sections 24.1-306, 24.2-307 and 24.2-310 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, authorize the governing body of each county to establish the polling place for each precinct in that jurisdiction by ordinance; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Roanoke County will be better served by the relocation of certain polling places to locations providing more space for voting equipment, increased lighting, more convenient parking, higher security for voting equipment and easier accessibility for all voters; and WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on August 14, 2007; and the second reading of this ordinance and public hearing were held on August 28,2007. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the relocation of the following polling places be, and hereby IS approved as follows: Catawba Polling Place (101) to be relocated from the Catawba Fire Station, 5585 Catawba Hospital Drive, Catawba, VA 24070 to the Catawba Recreation Center, 4965 Catawba Creek Road, Catawba, VA 24070 1 3. That the General Registrar for the County of Roanoke, Virginia, is hereby authorized to take all measures necessary to comply with Virginia law and regulations regarding a change in a polling precinct and for reasonable notification to the voters of the Catawba Precinct of this change in their polling location. 4. That the County Administrator and the General Registrar are hereby authorized and directed to take such others actions as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this Ordinance. 5. That this ordinance shall take effect immediately. 2 Catawba Fire Station ^ Existing Polling Site Catawba Fire Station Proposed Polling Site Catawba Recreation Center 4965 Catawba Creek Road Change in Polling Site Catawba Precinct - 101 SCALE: 1 inch equals 1,000 feet DATE: July 11, 2007 Roanoke County Department of Commumty Development 5204 Bernard Dnve Roanoke, VIrginia 24018 (540) 772-2065 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. {)-;l AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28, 2007 AGENDA ITEM: Second reading of an ordinance authorizing the vacation of an unimproved right-of-way shown as Wentworth Road in the City View Heights Addition, Section 3, Windsor Hills Magisterial District SUBMITTED BY: Tarek Moneir Deputy Director of Community Development Elmer C. Hodge ~ ~ County Administrator APPROVED BY: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: ~7tf~/ SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: Mr. David B. Bullington, Esq. of the Bullington Firm, A Professional Corporation of Roanoke County has requested the vacation of the remaining 640 feet in length with 40 feet in width of Wentworth Road Right-Of-Way. Wentworth Road is a paper street, never developed or accepted into the secondary street system. Wentworth Road R-O-W was platted as part of City View Heights Addition Section 3. The same road was re-platted as part of Sugar Loaf East subdivision and recorded in Plat Book 7, page 20. In 1974, Roanoke County Board of Supervisors approved the vacation of the most eastern portion (approximately 740 feet) of Wentworth Road. In 1993 and 1996, there were attempts to vacate the remaining portion of Wentworth Road; however, there was no support from the neighbors to vacate the road. In September 2006, the Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning by R. Fralin Development Corporation of the property located at the southeast corner of Wentworth and Route 419 from R-1 to C-1 to construct two office buildings at such corner. This development proposed using the vacated Wentworth Road property as access for this new development. County departments and local utility companies were contacted concerning the vacation. Appalachian Power Company and Verizon Wireless requested to retain a Public Utilities Easement for future use. Mr. Bullington submitted a request to vacate the subject R-Q-W proceeding under Virginia Code Section 15.2-2272(2), which does not require agreement of adjoining lot owners. When Roanoke County vacates R-Q-W, the property is divided along the centerline and combined with the abutting properties, as provided in Section 15.2-2274 of the Code of Virginia. The centerline in this case (was created by two unrelated adjacent subdivisions) lies twenty-five feet from the southern property line of City View Heights Addition Section 3 and within fifteen feet from the northern line of Sugar Loaf East. A petition was filed with the County of Roanoke August 22, 2007, with six out of seven property owners affected by this vacation supporting the closing. Copy of the petition is filed and available upon request for review. Mr. Bullington, petitioner indicated that he is willing to establish a 20-foot wide access easement dedicated to the use as access by the neighbors. FISCAL IMPACT: None. The cost and expenses (survey and recordation costs) associated with this vacation shall be the responsibilities of the petitioner. ALTERNATIVES 1. Adopt the proposed ordinance authorizing the vacation of the R-Q-W subject to retaining a Public Utility Easement and an egress/ingress vehicle access to adjacent property owners of at least 15 feet. 2. Deny the request. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Alternative 1. 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2007 SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF UNIMPROVED RIGHT-OF-WAY SHOWN AS WENTWORTH ROAD IN THE CITY VIEW HEIGHTS ADDITION, SECTION NO.3, WINDSOR HILLS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, the City View Heights Addition, Section No.3, plat recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, in Plat Book 3, page 82, ("the City View Heights Add. Plat") established a street designated as Wentworth Road, forty feet (40') in width, separating Section No.3 and NO.4 of City View Heights, and connecting Salem Cave Spring Road (Route 119, currently 419) with undeveloped property of Dr. Steele; and, WHEREAS, the area previously designated as Section NO.4 of City View Heights was resubdivided as Sugar Loaf East Subdivision, Section 1, in Plat Book 7, page 20, which plat identifies Wentworth Road as abutting the rear of Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, Section 1 of Sugar Loaf East Subdivision, which lots have frontage on Woodley Drive; and, WHEREAS, the area designated and set aside for public use as Wentworth Road on the City View Heights Add. plat has never been improved or accepted into the Virginia State Secondary Road System; and WHEREAS, a portion of Wentworth Road beginning at a point approximately six hundred forty feet (640') east from the intersection with State Route 419, at a point at the common boundary of Lots 6 and 7 of Sugar Loaf East subdivision on the south side and the middle of Lot 10 of City View Heights on the north side of Wentworth Road, and continuing east a distance of six hundred fifty eight feet (658'), more or less, to the end of said road as designated in Plat Book 3, Page 82, has previously been vacated by action of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors by Ordinance adopted December 16,1974, and recorded in Deed Book 1013, Page 188; and WHEREAS, Wentworth Office Partners, LLC ("Wentworth") and Burgeon Enterprises LLC ("Burgeon"), the owners of parcels on the north and south sides of Wentworth Road at its intersection with State Route 419, said parcels extending approximately three hundred feet (300') along the southern edge of Wentworth Road and one hundred sixteen feet (116') along the northern edge of Wentworth Road, respectively, have requested the vacation of this remaining unimproved portion of this forty foot (40') right-of-way so as to permit these property owners to make improvements to their properties; and WHEREAS, the above-described street or road is more clearly indicated as the cross-hatched area on the map named "R.O.W. Vacation Wentworth Road, dated August 28, 2007, prepared by Roanoke County Department of Community Development and attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, no other property owner will be adversely affected by the vacation of this undeveloped portion of said Dallas Road and that its current existence imposes an impediment to the adjoining property owners making improvements to their properties adjoining this previously dedicated but unimproved street; and WHEREAS, these adjoining property owners, as the Petitioners, have requested that pursuant to Section 15.2-2272 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended), the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, vacate the remaining right-of-way, designated 2 as "Wentworth Road" on the plat of the City View Heights Addition, Section No.3, Plat Book 3, Page 82, as now shown on the attached Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, this vacation will not involve any cost to the County and the affected County departments have raised no objection thereto on condition that a fifteen foot (15') public utility easement and public access easement be retained over the vacated right-of- way; and WHEREAS, notice has been given as required by Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended); and THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter, the acquisition and disposition of real estate can be authorized only by ordinance. A first reading of this ordinance was held on August 14, 2007, and a second reading and public hearing of this ordinance was held on August 28,2007. 2. That pursuant to the provisions of Section 16.01 of the Roanoke County Charter, the subject real estate (Wentworth Road, a street forty feet (40') in width and approximately six hundred forty feet (640') in length) is hereby declared to be surplus and the nature of the interests in real estate renders it unavailable for other public use. 3. That this street, Wentworth Road, forty feet (40') in width and approximately six hundred forty feet (640') in length, being designated and shown as the cross-hatched area on Exhibit "A" attached hereto, said street being located between the intersection with State Route 419 and a point at the common boundary of Lots 6 and 7 of Sugar Loaf East 3 subdivision on the south side and the middle of Lot 10 of City View Heights on the north side of Wentworth Road, and having been dedicated on the subdivision plat of City View Heights Add., Section NO.3 and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Plat Book 3, page 82, in the Windsor Hills Magisterial District of the County of Roanoke, be, and hereby is, vacated pursuant to Section 15.2-2272 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, but reserving therefrom a fifteen foot (15') public utility easement and access easement for the benefit of property owners adjoining the vacated street. 4. That all costs and expenses associated herewith, including but not limited to publication, survey and recordation costs, shall be the responsibility of the Petitioners. 5. That the County Administrator, or any Assistant County Administrator, is hereby authorized to execute such documents and take such actions as may be necessary to accomplish the provisions of this ordinance, all of which shall be on form approved by the County Attorney. 6. That this ordinance shall be effective on and from the date of its adoption, and a certified copy of this ordinance shall be recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, in accordance with Section 15.2-2272 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended). 4 ODOO V ~ :t= ..c ..c Llj;0 ~> Or,?' &.\;, o.~' o , , , , " " \ , I , I \ \ , I I , \D \ 3\ ~I ::>' to' Zl <:(\ to II \ I \ \ \ \ \ ..... CJ .............................. ~ ~ .i~ ~~~~:2 lP::i"2:~g . w. . E ~ ~N _?~\ ~ 5d:lS:~ y ~ ~ 0 i~ t:~~~ ~ ~ ~ o 00 <>OOCJ 0 0 rc 0 0 1] D Q U 0 0 0 [\ C 0 [~ <) 0 D 0 ~_\ o cD 01) o o o o o o I.() ~~ ..... w ~ o o c:i o N ..en ltl ::I 0- W ..c u .~ o '"' '"' o N N .-l ~ :::: e3 (J) o <x: o cY. :r: b2 o ~ Z "'0 W OJ :s: 10 z ~ o > ~ OJ ~ .0 l' U .8 g ~ ~ N ~ d d 0... U) 01 N N o r-...I o o N U)I ..... t!) u c:: en ::I <C 2 ltl o ACTION NO. ITEM NO. (J..-3 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28, 2007 Second reading of an ordinance authorizing the vacation of an unimproved right-of-way shown as Nelms Lane identified on the Map No. 1 of Woodbury Gardens located in the Hollins Magisterial District. AGENDA ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: Arnold Covey Director of Community Development APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge County Administrator &~ II ~'Y- COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: ~~ SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: Ashley L. West and Willie F. Reese Jr. both residents of the City of Roanoke and Cheryl D. Nicely and Tammy L. Pentecost both residents of Roanoke County have requested the vacation of right-of-way shown as Nelms Lane (Rte. 840) on the Map NO.1 of Woodbury Gardens that was dedicated by the plat of record in Plat Book 3, Page 114 and Plat of Hearthstone Addition that was dedicated by the plat of record in Plat Book 3, Page 145 to the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County. The right-of-way is located between Hearthstone Road (Rte. 1829) and Woodbury Street (Rte. 898) adjacent to the four parcels owned by the said petitioners. The portion of Nelms Lane that is proposed to be vacated is a "paper street", and it has not been improved. The petitioners desire to use their portion of the aforementioned right-of-way for improvements to their property. Once this right-of-way is vacated, the property will be divided evenly and combined with the abutting properties, as provided in Section 15.2-2274 of the 1950 Code of Virginia. There are no adjoining landowners or other persons that will be affected by this action. County Departments and local utility companies were contacted concerning the vacation. Appalachian Power Company and Western Virginia Water Authority requested to retain a public utility easement for their utilities present in the existing right-of-way. Other utility companies contacted had no objection to the paper street being vacated. Pertinent information shown on Exhibit "A" and attached hereto and titled "PORTION OF NELMS LANE - TO BE VACATED BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA". FISCAL IMPACT: The cost and expenses associated with this action, including but not limited to publication, survey and recordation costs, shall be the responsibility of the petitioners. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Adopt the proposed ordinance authorizing the vacation of the right-of-way and retaining a public utility easement in its location. 2. Do not adopt the proposed ordinance authorizing the vacation of the right-of-way. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Alternative 1: Adoption of the proposed ordinance as written and attached. 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 28,2007 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF AN UNIMPROVED RIGHT-OF-WAY SHOWN AS NELMS LANE ON MAP NO.1 OF WOODBURY GARDENS IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 114 AND PLAT OF HEARTHSTONE ADDITION IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 145, OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CLERK'S OFFICE, SAID RIGHT- OF WAY LOCATED IN THE HOLLINS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, Map NO.1 of Woodbury Gardens subdivision recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, in Plat Book 3, page 114, established a street designated as Nelms Lane of variable width and connecting Woodbury Street (Rt. 898) with Heathstone Road (Rt. 1829), located between Lot 20 (Map of Airlee Court Annex, Plat Book 2, page 103) and Lot 1 and part of Lot 2, Block 2 (Map NO.1 of Woodbury Gardens) for a portion of its length; and WHEREAS, Plat of HeathstoneAddition recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, in Plat Book 3, page 145, established a street designated as Nelms Lane of variable width connecting Woodbury Street (Rt. 898) with Heathstone Road (Rt. 1829), located between Lot 1, Block 2 (Plat of Airlee Gardens, Roanoke City Map Book 1, page 18) and Lot 3, Block 2 (Plat of Hearthstone Addition) for a portion of its length; and WHEREAS, the area designated and set aside for public use as Nelms Lane on Map No. 1 of Woodbury Gardens and the Plat of Heathstone Addition has never been improved or accepted into the Virginia State Secondary Road System; and WHEREAS, the property owners of Lot 20 (Map of Airlee Court Annex), and Lot 1 and part of Lot 2, Block 2 (Map of Woodbury Gardens), and Lot 1, Block 2 (Plat of AirJee Gardens) and Lot 3, Block 2 (Plat of Hearthstone Addition) adjoining the unimproved section of Nelms Lane, extending approximately three hundred (300) feet from the southern edge of Woodbury Street to Hearthstone Road, have requested the vacation of this unimproved portion ot the variable width right-ot-way so as to permit these property owners to make improvements to their residential properties; and WHEREAS, Appalachian Power Company and the Western Virginia Water Authority have requested that a public utility easement be retained tor their utilities presently occupying the existing right-ot-way; and WHEREAS, the above described street or road is more clearly indicated as "Portion ot Nelms Lane To Be Vacated and Reserved as a 20' Public Utility Easement" on "PLAT SHOWING PORTION OF NELMS LANE - TO BE VACATED BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA", dated July 5, 2007, prepared by Roanoke County Department ot Community Development and attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, no other property owner will be affected by the vacation ot this undeveloped portion ot said Nelms Lane and that its current existence imposes an impediment to the adjoining property owners making improvements to their properties adjoining this previously dedicated but unimproved street; and WHEREAS, the adjoining property owners and residents ot Roanoke County and Roanoke City, as the Petitioners, have requested that, pursuant to Section 15.2-2272 ot the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended), the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, vacate this right-ot-way, designated as "Nelms Lane" on the plat ofthe Woodbury Gardens, Plat Book 3, page 114 and the plat ot Hearthstone Addition, Plat book 3, page 145, as now shown on the attached Exhibit "A"; and 2 WHEREAS, this vacation will not involve any cost to the County and the affected County departments have raised no objection; and WHEREAS, notice has been given as required by Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended); and THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter, the acquisition and disposition of real estate can be authorized only by ordinance. A first reading of this ordinance was held on August 14, 2007, and a second reading and public hearing of this ordinance was held on August 28,2007. 2. That pursuant to the provisions of Section 16.01 of the Roanoke County Charter, the subject real estate (Nelms Lane, a variable width street and approximately 300 feet in length) is hereby declared to be surplus and the nature of the interests in real estate renders it unavailable for other public use. 3. That this street, Nelms Lane, being designated and shown as "Portion of Nelms Lane To Be Vacated and Reserved as a 20' Public Utility Easement" on Exhibit "A" attached hereto, said street being located between Lot 1, Block 2 (MB 1, page 18), Lot 3, Block 2 (PB 3, page 145), Lot 20 (PB 3, page 103) and Lot 1 and part of Lot 2, Block 2 (PB 3, page 114), in the Hollins Magisterial District of the County of Roanoke, be, and hereby is, vacated pursuant to Section 15.2-2272 of the Code of Virginia,1950, as amended. 3 4. That a twenty foot (20') public utility easement is accepted, reserved and maintained for public purposes in the area previously designated as "Nelms Lane" as shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto. 5. That all costs and expenses associated herewith, including but not limited to publication, survey, and recordation costs, shall be the responsibility of the Petitioners. 6. That the County Administrator, or any Assistant County Administrator, is hereby authorized to execute such documents and take such actions as may be necessary to accomplish the provisions of this ordinance, all of which shall be on form approved by the County Attorney. 7. That this ordinance shall be effective on and from the date of its adoption, and a certified copy of this ordinance shall be recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, in accordance with Section 15.2-2272 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended). 4 METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTIONS SHOWN ON THIS PLA T REPRESENT A COMPOSITE OF DEEDS, PLA TS, AND CALCULA TED INFORMA TlON AND DO NOT REFLECT AN ACCURA TE BOUNDARY SURVEY. HEARTHSTONE o o D ~.~~ ~~ RD. 1 0 ~ ~ . ',,:>0~':>~~": ". '\;;"::'':'' ~>~>:<\~~'~ 20~ob; \." ,,""', ':~:$~ ~~~; '.'~~' ~:tQ:" " ~<,'>,,~, '~ ,~~",'< '~< '-;'.\': .~" ,~\;~~~ ~ , o~~~8:~'S~ ~<~:~~<' ,...~\."", ,::::,.>'.:'::" CONC. MON. ~<. ':<">< ~'~'>~'~ :~~~~~' CONC. MON, .,,"'-',..... 18,29' TAX # 2190222 ~~~. :':~~ ASHLEY L. WEST ~\ LOT 20 'S:;''::'.' 0.2685 Ac. Q :i~+ PB. 2 PG, 103 ~ :0 ';}: o ~:~~~ g '~'0~ ~ ::J ::J ~':: OJ ~ -<~::: -/>- ro ~:~~ ~,:".:-, ~'~~~~'~"~~ :~. ;~~6 )~~~ ;.~,\~ :<p:~~<~ ~:~::: ~~~~~~~~: 1 ~.QO: J o RT.1829 -0 78,95 64.05 _...............~........................di '.Portion Of Nelms Lane To Be Vacated An ~ Reserved as a Public Utility Easement ..I I. _ .. . .. .. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. - 5231 TAX I 2190223 WilLIE f'. JR. & RUTH M. REESE LOT 1 0.2685 Ac. M.B. 1 PG. 18 U u WOODBURY STREET . . TAX MAP NO. 38.14 LEGEND ROAD TO BE VACATED & RESERVED AS A 20' P.U.E. a ~ -....J ~ TAX I 38,14-01-23.00 -I'> TAMMY l. PENTECOST ~ LOT 3 :::j 0.208 Ac. -/>- PB. 3 PG. 145 78.95 o 110.45 I -it I I o TAX I 38.1401-24.00 CHERYL D,INICELY & KIMBERLEY J. PITTS LOT 1 & PT L T 2 0.473 c. PB, 3 P. 114 I 5304 105.56 RT. 898 1 EXHIBIT "A" o I PLAT SHOWING PORTION OF NELMS LANE - TO BE VACATED BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA PREPARED BY: ROANOKE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 5309 [ 78.95 78.03 ~ to ~ 0 OJ N -....J OJ G 78 I SCALE: 1"= 50' DATE: 7-12-2007 ~ -~ PETITIONER: CASE NUMBER: Community Church 13-8/2007 Planning Commission Hearing Date: August 7, 2007 Board of Supervisors Hearing Date: August 28, 2007 A. REQUEST Special Use Permit for construction of a religious assembly facility located at 4505 and 4625 West Main Street, Catawba Magisterial District. B. CITIZEN COMMENTS Pastor Thomas McCracken summarized his application for the approximate 17,000 square-foot church to be located on U.S. 460 northwest of the intersection of West Main Street and Barley Drive. The building would serve a growing congregation of nearly 200 members who presently meet in a smaller facility on Wildwood Road. A large contingent of Community Church members attended the public hearing in support of the petition. No citizens spoke in opposition to the request. C. SUMMARY OF COMMISSION DISCUSSION Timothy Beard presented the petition. Mr. Azar stated his concern about the large quantity of parking spaces proposed and inquired as to time needed to prepare a traffic study. In response, Pastor Thomas McCracken stated that a traffic specialist was hired to prepare a traffic impact analysis which is on hold due to "prohibitive cost." Mr. McCracken noted that the traffic study would be completed and paid for if the special use permit request is approved. Gatherings will occur on Sundays and Wednesdays. At this time, church funding is adequate for purchase of the site only. Mr. McNeil asked about VDOT's schedule for widening West Main Street at this location. Staff stated that sufficient land is available to redevelop the site even with right-of-way acquisition for both U.S. 460 and Interstate 81. Mr. Jarrell asked about any plans for day care operations within the proposed church. Mr. McCracken replied that day care is not anticipated at this point. Staff noted stormwater management and grading concerns in addition to the Fire & Rescue department statement regarding entrance road slope and accessibility for ladder trucks. Mr. Azar stated that he favored limiting the amount of parking to 75 spaces (quantity required by ordinance to serve a 300-person church). Mr. McNeil noted that he supports the 125 spaces (approximate) indicated on the concept plan. D. CONDITIONS 1. The subject property shall be developed in substantial conformity with the site plan prepared by Gerald S. Cannaday and dated June 4, 2007. 2. Total parking onsite shall not exceed 125 spaces. E. COMMISSION ACTION Mr. McNeil made a motion to approve the special use permit request with the conditions listed above. The motion passed 4-0 with Ms. Hooker absent. F. DISSENTING PERSPECTIVE None. G. ATTACHMENTS: _ Concept Plan _ Staff Report _Vicinity Map Other Philip Thompson, Secretary Roanoke County Planning Commission 2 Petitioner: Community Church Request: Location: Special Use Permit for construction of a religious assembly facility 4505 and 4625 West Main Street Magisterial District: Suggested Conditions: Catawba The subject property shall be developed in substantial conformity with the site plan prepared by Gerald S. Cannaday and dated June 4, 2007. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Community Church requests a special use permit to build and operate a church across (north on Route 460 from the intersection of West Main Street and Barley Drive. The site is composed of two parcels totaling approximately 11 acres, is zoned R-1 Low Density Residential and adjoins agricultural, single family residential, general commercial and industrial land uses in addition to Interstate 81. The property is designated Transition by the 2005 Community Plan and the proposal is generally consistent with Plan policies and guidelines. The parcels are presently owned by D&S Development, LLC. Portions of the site frontage are scheduled for right-of-way purchase by VDOT as part of the U.S. 460 improvement project - space is sufficient for the development proposed. 1. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS Religious assembly is allowed by special use permit in the R-1 Low Density Residential district. Use and design standards in the zoning ordinance require screening and buffering where parking and/or recreation areas adjoin residential land uses. A commercial entrance permit is required by VDOT. The proposal may be subject to well and septic permit approval from the Health Department. Public water exists in the West Main Street right-of-way. Public sewer is available near the Technology Drive - West Main Street intersection. Onsite stormwater management is required. Site development review is required. 2. ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS Backqround - Community Church was formed two years ago, has grown to 160- 200 members and currently operates from 2222 Wildwood Road. That facility "has presented some special and logistical obstacles that have motivated our church to actively pursue an alternative location" per Pastor, Thomas W. McCracken 111. Residential use has characterized the subject parcels since 1940 in the case of the 9.85 acre tract and since 1948 on the approximate 1.34 acre property per county records. TopoqraphvlVeqetation - The subject site is well vegetated on each side and rear. A steep, cudzu-covered slope forms most of the site's southeast boundary adjoining U.S. 460. That front embankment gives way to more rolling terrain on the approximate 9.85 acre lot. At this time. a majority of the overall site is wooded and rises moderately westward toward Interstate 81 right-of-way. Grass yards and building coverage account for less than a quarter of the combined 11 acres. Existing building locations will be altered by 1 proposed construction with the proposed sanctuary and entrance scheduled to replace the 1940-era house and the old barn, respectively. The house occupying the smaller parcel is scheduled to remain. Surroundinq Neiqhborhood - The subject site and tracts adjoining on the east and west are zoned R-1 Low Density Residential and are occupied by single family residential and residential/agricultural uses, respectively. Adjoining south and east across U.S. 460 are R-1 zoned single family homes, C-2 General Commercial zoned retail businesses such as the Red Barn Mall, Yvonne's Alterations and Quality Tire Service. Also south and east of U.S. 460 stands Valley Techpark (zoned 1-2 Industrial), Blue Ridge Beverage Company (zoned 1-1 Industrial) and other large-scale industrial and warehousing facilities. 3. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Site LayouUArchitecture - The petitioner's concept plan proposes a new entrance drive at the extreme northeast corner of the 9.85 acre parcel. This driveway would necessitate removal of the existing barn and turn due west uphill toward the central plateau. 130 parking spaces are shown, five of which would have to be specified for the disabled (not indicated). Also per ordinance, the minimum entrance driveway width would require widening to 20 feet, excluding curbs. All vehicular surfaces require asphalt paving. The concept plan and "preliminary space study" propose the following area uses within the proposed approximate17,OOO square-foot structure: Sanctuary: 6,375 square feet Classrooms: 4,875 square feet Lobby: 1,500 square feet Kitchen: 1,200 square feet Miscellaneous: 1,200 square feet Storage: 900 square feet Offices: 600 square feet Bathrooms: 600 square feet Per the applicant, "while we are primarily leaning to a metal structure, we plan on investing in some sort of fa9ade that will be visible to the community, leaning towards brick. Landscaping will be another priority for our new church site." The proposed multi-purpose building will be one story high and cannot exceed the R- 1 district maximum of 45 feet. Sufficient vegetation exists to meet ordinance screening and buffering regulations along the site perimeter if care is exercised during redevelopment to protect boundary vegetation. Interior landscape plantings will also be required for the parking lot. AccessfTraffic Circulation - The concept plan provides for a single access at U.S. 460. In addition to the vacant residence, the 1.34 acre lot in the southeast corner of the overall site has driveway access to Route 460 not indicated on the proposed plan. The remaining building would likely continue as a rental home and not be part of church operations. Parking proposed exceeds ordinance requirements by 55 spaces and should be reduced in quantity. Interior drive aisles separating rows of parking would have to be widened to insure 24-foot two-way travel. VDOT 's Route 460 construction project will widen the road from three to four lanes with a raised median at this location. Additional right-of-way acquired from the subject site will allow VDOT to construct a "graded V-ditch" across most of the front of the property leading to variable 18-inch and 24-inch storm drains near west-bound Route 460. A separate 24-;nch pipe will handle drainage near the site's northeast corner. The current speed limit for West Main Street is 45 mph. Per VDOT staff engineer Scott Woodrum, "the minimum sight distance required for the proposed roadway is 530 feet and should be field verified. Information regarding site traffic generation would be beneficial to determine the need for turn lanes and the overall impact on existing traffic movements." 2005 Annual Average Daily Traffic on this segment of West Main Street was estimated at 10,000 vehicles. An in-depth traffic analysis has been requested and may be available by the August 7 public hearing. 2 Fire & Rescue/Utilities - Fire & Rescue staff report that the project site is approximate one mile from the first due Fort Lewis Fire Station and that hydrants are located across West Main Street near the intersections of Barley Drive and Technology Drive. The access road into the site must be able to accommodate the ladder truck from the Fort Lewis Fire Station which cannot be determined from the drawings submitted relative to proposed road grade and elevation. Two additional fire inspection would be conducted at the new church annually. Public water and sewer are located in the Route 460 right-of-way and south of West Main Street, respectively. The Western Virginia Water Authority may require connections to occur where utilities are adjacent to or in an easement adjoining a project site. Corridor Hiqhwav Desiqn Guidelines -- In 2003, design guidelines were adopted to help achieve aesthetic and functional compatibility between new and existing development along the U.S. 460 corridor as construction improvements are made by VDOT. Slope, views, significant vegetation and other important site feature preservation is encouraged. Buildings should be sited with respect to natural topography. Multiple smaller parking areas with associated landscaping and sidewalks are encouraged over large, single parking lots. Building style, materials and color should be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood, particularly as appropriate architectural facades relate to building mass. Stormwater ManaQement -- Onsite stormwater detention is required. Minimum Standard 19 of the Virginia Erosion & Sediment Control regulation provides for the protection of properties and waterways downstream from development sites. Roanoke County ordinance 12390-7 lays out more stringent criteria for erosion and sedimentation practices. Innovative means of stormwater management such as parking area open space, underground collection systems, bio-filter areas, roof collection, green roofing systems, alternative porous parking surfaces, velocity dissipation and other low impact development methods are encouraged. 4. CONFORMANCE WITH ROANOKE COUNTY COMMUNITY PLAN The project site is designated Transition by the 2005 Community Plan. Transition policy encourages the orderly development of highway frontage parcels with a high degree of architectural and environmentally sensitive site design for office, institutional, higher density residential, park and small-scale coordinated retail uses while serving as buffers between highways and adjacent lower intensity land uses. This project could serve as a developed buffer between Interstate 81 and adjacent or nearby development. Such institutional uses as religious assembly are encouraged in Transition-designated areas and the proposal is generally consistent with the Community Plan. 5. STAFF CONCLUSIONS The development proposed is generally consistent with policies and guidelines of the Community Plan. Sufficient space is available to comply with all applicable development standards. Right-of-way acquisition for Interstate 81 widening is expected to have only minor impacts along the site's northwest boundary. Final determination of the potential new access for Community Church and right-of-way purchased parallel to existing West Main Street along the site's southeast boundary will reduce the overall remaining acreage while leaving adequate area for development to occur. CASE NUMBER: PREPARED BY: HEARING DATES: 13 - 8/2007 Timothy Beard PC: 8/7/2007 BOS: 8/28/2007 3 ATTACHMENTS: Special Use Permit Application Aerial Photograph Future Land Use Map Zoning Map VDOT Route 460 Improvement Project Plans R-1 District Regulations 4 County of Roanoke Community Development Planning & Zoning For Staff Use Onl Pc--CfP \ ~) Received by: 5204 Bernard Drive POBox 29800 Roanoke, VA 24018-0798 (540) 772-2068 FAX (540) 776-7155 Application fee: D.oO PC~ dale: Placards issued: Check type of ap.~tion tiled (check aU that apply) o Rezoning Id'fpecial Use 0 Variance 0 Waiver o Administrative Appeal o Comp Plan (15.2-2232) Review Applicants name/address whip (2n?I1?(//"'?//Y C6'/r.<-~ / ;G~ w,JdpJoc>~ ~.:Y'. _ S/C?;1'J V~ ~;W7 ';Xjl~ "3 Phone: Work: Cell #: Fax No.: s-~o ~9 78;Y~ 5VD5"~'? 78>Sl3 .. .. - Owner's name/address whip , / Phone #: --;? >k %~"5 /:J/~~'- Work: '7'7,Ak Stf;7'-'tJ1" '""?;>r. $}")?<:.' /.. ,Q,5k.."",.J'f e~c...:...~f Fax No. #: c;>'l.....o~ V~ () Property Location 1'Ja r-/7t) r tV./'1~~ 5 fr",yj S-'/o S-~ '] ?~ 4' ~ 't ... - Magisterial District: Community Planning area: '.:' 00-0' - Existing Zoning: IZ J Existing Land Use: h u)nee s ;;t I 3c r /L/ Size ofparcel(s): Acres: /1 . - . , -. , . . ,c-:::.;-j..:, '.~. .-",-:,?,:::-..-:-:::.'> . "'",~..'. ".;.." ..'.....~-;..;::._~,.-:.;_~,.:~:>;'<.i..c..,::, ". '.-~ ':,-.." .RiZo/fJ!ll?,$l'ESIAIc pSE PEIWlr.WAIr:eJ?AJ{D/:P~fL1Nii5.2~Z232; REvrEffi,ArPLICANTS (RiSfW{CP) .. Proposed Zoning: Proposed Land Use: Does the parcel meet the minimum lot area, width. and frontage requirements of the requested district? Yes 0 No 0 IF NO, A V AlliANCE IS REQUIRED FIRST. Does the parcel meet the minimum criteria for the requested Use Type? Yes 0 No 0 IF NO, A V ARlANCE IS REQUIRED FIRST If rezoning request, are conditions being proffered with this request? Yes 0 No 0 )f:JwJf!Cfi:'f~tEA.'~.0ipAftf.tif(J4:TJfif!jpi:k{I;;;y,EiftJlf'i-iVJ;v14Aj...'*;;,::'\;j:)':~.:,:...'.;...'.'. VariancelWaiver of Section(s) of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance in order to: Appeal of Zoning Administrator's decision to Appeal of Interpretation of Section(s): of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Appeal of Interpretation of Zoning Map to Is the application complete? Please check if enclosed. APPLICA nON wu,L NOT BE ACCEPTED IF ANY 0 F THESE ITEMS ARE MISSING OR INCOMPLETE. R1S/WfCP V/AA R1SfWICP V/AA RfS/W/CP VlAA rn Consultation ~ g 1/2" x 11" concept plan ~ Application fee Application Metes and bounds description Proffers, if applicable Justification Water and sewer application Adjoining property owners I hereby certify that I am either the owner of propertY or the o)'l'ner's agent or contract purchaser and am acting with the knowledge and consent of the owner. '1 - -It /\...15''\ Ie . t. L C tl VIi- U ~ U <?/ V e 0 ~--1 Owner's Signature 2. :/Jdsl'IFi2AtI6NFOR:kEZ()M:N({$PECiALuSEP~liMhwAlVER'OR cOMEPLlr-f{{S./i23i) REVIEW' j{},.,i': ...........,'!...,:.'..>..F:::/,:,>,.:;:> ,:':"'" ""';.,'R~QV~,.sfs:'< ,....." ;' .,' ", "'i"',, . ',\.: ~i ..,' '. . ..' ' e.' n :': ;,_ ;.i<,-':-,".~~f::" . ... .,. .. . . /) Applicant L6/-?7/?/t/A.// rr ChVf?'; The Planning Commission will study rezoning, special use permit waiver or community plan (15.2-2232) review requests to determine the need and justification for the change in tenns of public health, safety, and general welfare. Please answer the following questions as thoroughly as possible. Use additional space if necessary. Please explain how the request fwtbers the purposes of the Roanoke County Ordinance as well as the purpose found at the beginning of the applicable zoning district classification in the Zoning Ordinance. Please explain bow the project conforms to the general guidelines and policies contained in the Roanoke County Community Plan. Please describe the impact(s) of the request on the property itself;, the adjoining properties, and the surrounding area, as well as the impacts on public services and facilities, including water/sewer, roads, schools, parks/recreation and fire and rescue. 3 IrosJ'i~~StI!?n::~~~,Yl~#I;~~2*,::~~QY*ST'..",".;....,i'. ,', Applicant (1~(/A/ /"7T' C.t/v-~f The of Zoning Appeals is required by Section] 5,2-2309 of the Code of Virginia to consider the following factors before a variance can be granted, Please read the factors listed below carefully and in your own words, describe how the request meets each factor. If additional space is needed, use additional sheets of paper. . ',' .:j ..: "-. " I 1. The variance shall not be contrary to the public interest and shall be in hannony with the intended spirit and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance, pv( C-I'~ '- Ch,r1 :d~ /;.-f~ r~ ?o<~/-<- 4...J tl'~~--('N ~,:...;~~ ;d,. ~?~"~j ~"...._// ~ v.r/Z ~c-~ r<?-,_."....~ 2. The strict application of the zoning ordinance would produce undue hardship; a hardship that approaches confiscation (as distinguished from a special privilege or convenience) and would prohibit or unreasonably restrict the use of the property. 3. The hardship is not shared by other properties in the same zoning district or vicinity. Such hardships should be addressed by the Board of Supervisors as amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. 4. The variance will not be of a substantial detriment to the adjacent properties or the character of the district. 4 "A New Church with an Old Vision" CO"'-"'-'A.N IT'( ~ = = ~ CI1"'-rcl1 - ~ To Whom It May Concern: CommUNITY Church was established on July 10th, 2005 with an initial membership of 30 people and affiliation with the Southern Baptist Convention. Since that initial meeting, our church has grown to a membership almost 200 members strong. Our current building, 2222 Wildwood Road, has presented some special and logistical obstacles that have motivated our church to actively pursue an alterative location. This alternative location has been identified as 4505 and 4625 West Main Street sold as two lots for a combined total of 11 acres. Our preliminary needs analysis, based on church growth statistics and internal growth trends, seem to justify a 15,140 square foot, multi-purpose building. This building (see attached breakdown), will house Sunday school classrooms, an open area that will serve as a fellowship hall, gym and sanctuary, a kitchen, vestibule and restrooms. This building will easily accommodate 300 people. In regard to the aesthetics, our building will most certainly compliment the area and provide a very pleasing and impressive structure. While we are primarily leaning to a metal structure, we plan on investing in some sort of fayade that will be visible to the community, leaning towards brick. Landscaping will be another priority for our new church site. Working on my Masters degree in Church Growth, I understand the importance and power behind beautification and first impressions. So, from the landscaping to interior and exterior of this project, we will consider the impact this project will have, from an aesthetic perspective, on the local community. In regard to our purpose, mission, vision and community involvement, CommUNITY Church has endeavored to positively impact our local community and collaterally the economy. Our vision statement is, "To demonstrate Christ's love in specific ways, so that everyone we meet will know they are important, loved and wanted in Jesus' name. And are invited to become part of the greatest network of caring people our world has ever known." This vision statement has evolved into a congregation, almost 200 strong, that has a desire to meet the needs of their local community: food, clothing, financial aid, handyman work, widow care and spiritual needs. On a side note, having 200 members coming to this area to attend church on Sunday, will have a benefit to the local economy- Pastor: Thomas W. McCracken, III 2222 Wildwood Road Salem, VA 24153 Church Office: 540-375-6552 "A New Church with an Old Vision" in regard to the support and patronage of local businesses that include gas stations and restaurants. CommUNITY Church currently has services on Sunday and Wednesday Mornings. Because of the limited nwnber of days and the specific times of our services (Sun: 10-12 and Wed: 10 A.M), we are confident that traffic flow and congestion will not present a problem. Mattern and Craig (Mike Agee: 345-9342) are currently working on an in- depth traffic analysis for this property that should be available in two weeks. Currently there are two homes and a barn that are occupying this land. CommUNITY Church will endeavor to retain all buildings, keeping the two residential homes as rental properties (their current use). There is a possibility that the smaller home (4505 West Main Street) may be leveled after completion of our multi-purpose building to accommodate parking. Please see our attached concept plan, submitted by a church member that is a retired architect, our breakdown of the internal usage of the property and building and pictures of the site. Thank you in advance for your time. We look forward with great anticipation and expectation to providing this area and community with a source of hope and help! If you have any questions, or need further supporting docwnentation, you may contact me using the below information. In His Service, '-~....--? ......:.:.,.',,- /" ... / --. . ~....- / )._=---"- .._....~:..,~ .." , . ~.,..j'" ,}, __ T /..u .,...~" ..........,/'" ./,.." / ./ / ,/ ,/' Pastor -Thomas--McCracken I" .,' CommUNITY ChUrch 540-375-6552 (Church) 540-562-4238 (pastor Home) 540-529-7843 (Pastor Mobile-preferred) Pastorunity((V,cox.net (E-Mail) "The sun stood stilt' -Josh 10: 13 "The iron did swim" -2 Kings 6:6 "This God is our God" -Psa. 48: 14 Pastor: Thomas W. McCracken, III 2222 Wildwood Road Salem, VA 24153 Church Office: 540-375-6552 CommUNITY Church SPECIAL USE SUBMITTAL PRELIMINARY SPACE STUDY For Proposed CommUNITY Church CHURCH BUILDING: (300 people) 17,000 square feet OFFICES: Pastor's Study Church Office 300 square feet 300 square feet CLASSROOMS: (12) Women (2) 300 sf each Men(2) 300 sf each Children(l) 375 sf Youth (1) 300 sf Working Folks (2) 300 sf ea Anticipated Growth (4) 300 sf each Storage 4,875 square feet MISCELLANEOUS: (Meeh. Equip, Storage & Janitorial) 1,200 square feet STORAGE: (General) 925 square feet LOBBY: 1,500 square feet TOILETS: Women (5 wc, 3lav) Men ( 3 we, 2 ur, 2 lav ) 300 square feet 300 square feet KITCHEN: 1,200 square feet SANCTUARY: (300 people) (Multi-use space) 6,375 square feet PARKING + DRIVES: (150 spaces) 91,476 sq.ft. Total Church Building Square Footage: Parking, Drives, etc.: 17,000 square feet 91,476 square feet TOTAL 108,476 square feet c c c ----- ---- "'1];"."', " \ \ . .....) \ N ''''' ""'-:-,','1'" _____ __..,.,Jf6J........... ,~ ~ ~ :.:::~ "---- ~ ~ ~~.,r.lllfO_~- -. i " ~ \ \ \ " / \'" --- , ".';' i \. \ \ '. \ \~ : , \ .,t' :{ _~..' t .----~ .':'> ,.... ,T I ( 01-'\, (, I I, I 1; ! I ! ",\"1 _.~' .,-,rJ.l ..... ._.r ,-" ..,-'1- \, ., \ , - .~:;~.~ ~~- --;~~ ----- ..,: - 'a.~~- _....a--- .".~ I - -::--.. -- ~~\\ '.. I\h~\I.~ '-, \ ",-\ -,', \ . \ i ,..ID}.! , " \ \ \ '. "I:. \, \ \. I~O:-. . .,,..;' \ I, ,,(;,;,.-~~~Jr' " :~",~~:;:~~' ,....;" .:IIP) 'QMI . I \ " I. 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R-l LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. Sec. 30-41-1. Purpose. (A) The R-l, low density residential district is established for areas of the county within the urban service area with existing low-middle density residential development, with an average density of from one (I) to three (3) units per acre, and land which appears appropriate for such development. These areas are generally consistent with the neighborhood conservation land use category as recommended in the community plan. In addition, where surrounding development and the level of public services warrant,these areas coincide with the development category recommended in the plan. This district is intended to provide the highest degree of protection from potentially incompatible uses and residential development of a significantly different density, size, or scale, in order to maintain the health, safety, appearance and overall quality of life of existing and future neighborhoods. In addition to single-family residences, only uses of a community nature which are generally deemed compatible are permitted in this district. This would include parks and playgrounds, schools and other similar neighborhood activities. (Ord. No. 042799-11,9 If., 4-27-99) Sec. 30-41-2. 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 are listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. 1. Residential Uses Home Occupation, Type I * Manufactured Home * Manufactured Home, Emergency * Residential Human Care Facility Single-Family Dwelling, Detached (For Zero Lot Line Option - *) Single-Family Dwelling, Attached * Single-Family Dwelling, Attached and Detached (Cluster Subdivision Option - *) 2. Civic Uses Community Recreation * Park and Ride Facility * Public Parks and Recreational Areas * Utility Services, Minor 3. Miscellaneous Uses Amateur Radio Tower * (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 are listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. 1. Agricultural and Forestry Uses Stable, Private * 2. Residential Uses Accessory Apartment * Alternative Discharging Sewage System * Home Beauty/Barber Salon * Multiple Dog Permit * 3. Civic Uses Cemetery * Crisis Center Day Care Center * Educational Facilities, Primary/Secondary * Family Day Care Home * Religious Assembly * Utility Services, Major * 3.5. Commercial Uses Bed and Breakfast * 4. Miscellaneous Uses Outdoor Gatherings * (Ord. No. 42793-20, S II, 4-27-93; Ord. No. 62293-12, SS 3, 8,6-22-93; Ord. No. 82493- 8, S 2, 8-24-93; Ord. No. 62795-10,6-27-95; Ord. No. 042799-11, S 2,4-27-99; Ord. No. 042500-9, S 11,4-25-00; Ord. No. 072605-7, S I, 7-26-05) Sec. 30-41-3. 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. I. All lots served by private well and sewage disposal systems: a. Area: 0.75 acre (32,670 square feet). b. Frontage: 90 feet on a publicly owned and maintained street. 2. Lots served by either public sewer or water: a. Area: 20,000 square feet. b. Frontage: 75 feet on a publicly owned and maintained street. 3. All lots served by both public sewer and water: a. Area: 7,200 square feet. b. Frontage: 60 feet on a publicly owned and maintained street. (B)Minimum setback requirements. 1. Front yard: a. Principal structures: 30 feet. b. Accessory structures: Behind the front building line. 2. Side yard: a. Principal structures: 10 feet. b. Accessory structures: 10 feet behind front building line or 3 feet behind rear building line. 3. Rear yard: a. Principal structures: 25 feet. b. Accessory structures: 3 feet. 4. Where a lot fronts on more than one street, front yard setbacks shall apply to all streets. 5. The expansion of a legally established nonconforming structure into the required side or rear yard shall be permitted provided the expansion does not encroach into the required yard any greater than the existing encroachment. (C)Maximum height of structures. 1. Height limitations: a. Principal structures: 45 feet. b. Accessory structures: 15 feet, or 25 feet provided they comply with the setback requirements for principal structures. (D)Maximurn coverage. I. Building coverage: 30 percent of the total lot area for all buildings and 7 percent for accessory buildings. 2. Lot coverage: 50 percent of the total lot area. (Ord. No. 62293-12, ~ 10,6-22-93; Ord. No. 42694-12, ~ 8,4-26-94) AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 28,2007 ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY FACILITY ON 11 ACRES LOCATED AT 4505 AND 4625 WEST MAIN STREET (TAX MAP NOS. 54.04-3-3 AND 54.04-3-4) CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, UPON THE PETITION OF THE COMMUNITY CHURCH WHEREAS, the Community Church has filed a petition for a special use permit for construction of a religious assembly facility to be located at 4505 and 4625 West Main Street (Tax Map Nos. 54.04-3-3 and 54.04-3-4) in the Catawba Magisterial District; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter on August 7, 2007; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, held a first reading on this matter on July 24, 2007; the second reading and public hearing on this matter was held on August 28,2007. 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 for construction of a religious assembly facility to be located at 4505 and 4625 West Main Street in the Catawba 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 subject property shall be developed in substantial conformity with the site plan prepared by Gerald S. Cannaday and dated June 4, 2007. (2) Total parking onsite shall not exceed 125 spaces. 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. 2 u-s PETITIONER: CASE NUMBER: Seaside Heights, LLC 14-8/2007 Planning Commission Hearing Date: August 4, 2007 Board of Supervisors Hearing Date: August 28, 2007 A. REQUEST The petition of Seaside Heights, LLC, to rezone 2.22 acres from C-2S, General Commercial District with Special Use Permit, to C-2S, General Commercial District with Special Use Permit to amend the proffered site plan to construct a drive-in and fast food restaurant and retail building, located at the intersections of Brambleton Avenue, Colonial Avenue and Merriman Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District. B. CITIZEN COMMENTS Margaret Jones inquired about the location of the Lions Club entrance on the site plan. She also wanted to make sure that automobiles leaving the site onto Merriman Road could only turn left. C. SUMMARY OF COMMISSION DISCUSSION Philip Thompson presented the staff report. Mr. McNeil stated that the project was previously approved and that the hearing was necessary to change to proffered site plan. Mr. McNeil stated that the new site plan does a better job with internal traffic circulation than the approved plan. He also stated that the new layout buffers more of the Bojangles restaurant from surrounding properties. Mr. Sean Horne, Balzer and Associates, Inc., indicated the Lions Club entrance on the site plan for Ms. Jones and stated that it will be gated. He also stated that the entrance on Merriman Road is the same as the proffered site plan and has been approved by the Virginia Department of Transportation. Mr. McNeil stated that the new site plan is an improvement to the proffered site plan. Commissioners agreed with Mr. McNeil. D. CONDITIONS None. E. COMMISSION ACTION(S) Mr. McNeil made a motion to approve the rezoning. The motion passed 4-0 with Ms. Hooker absent. F. DISSENTING PERSPECTIVE None. G. ATTACHMENTS: _ Concept Plan _ Staff Report _ Vicinity Map Other Philip Thompson, Secretary Roanoke County Planning Commission 3 County of Roanoke Department of Community Development Memorandum To: r~ Thru: Philip Thompson, Deputy Director of Planning Planning Commission From: Rebecca Mahoney, Pla~ ~ July 31, 2007 . Date: Re: Amendment to Site Plan - Seaside Heights (Bojangles) An application has been submitted by Seaside Heights, LLC, to amend the site plan which was approved with the previous rezoning in 2004 with Ordinance # 111505-11. The amended site plan will changed the location of the retail building and the Bojangles Restaurant, as well as decrease the square footage of both buildings. On the previously approved site plan, the restaurant was located on the northern comer of the property and the retail building was located on the southern portion of the property. The amended plan provides a smaller commercial space on the northern comer and smaller restaurant on the southern portion. The retail building will decrease by 3,515 square feet and the restaurant will decrease by 239 square feet. No other proffered conditions will change. A community meeting was held on July 23, 2007. Twenty citizens attended the meeting. Questions and discussion involved the previously approved plan to the amended plan, reason for the change, future tenants for retail building, and Springlawn Avenue concerns. Attached are copies of Ordinance # 111505-11, Bojangles Preliminary Site Layout dated 7/12/2005, Bojang1es Master Plan dated 6/8/2007, 2004 Staff Report, Case Number 32-12/2004 and 33-12/2004. If you have any questions, please contact me at 540-772-2065 ext. 233. PGT:RMM:rm Attachments MAP UPDATED BY opt{ DATE h-{7..-1 (o~ VERlFjE9:::: BY C1l/~ DATE '2( /~1Z()()& 3 d -- \dj dC()l_\ -0 -~- ld-/JOD-~ Sv~~ AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELDATTHE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005 ORDINANCE 111505-11 TO REZONE .98 ACRES FROM C1, OFFICE DISTRICT, TO C2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AND TO OBTAIN A SPECIAL USE PERMIT ON 2.22 ACRES FOR THE OPERATION OF A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT AND DRIVE~THRU LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF BRAMBLETON AVENUE, COLONIAL AVENUE, AND MERRIMAN ROAD IN THE CAVE SPRING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT UPON THE PETITION OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS LLC (BOJANGLES) WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on December 21,2004, and the second reading and public hearing were held and continued to November 15. 2005; and, WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter on August 16, 2005; 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. That the zoning classification of a certain tract of real estate containing .98 acres, as described herein, and located at the intersections of Brambleton Avenue, Colonial Avenue, and Merriman Road (Part of Tax Map No. 86.08-3-35.1 and all of 86.08- 3-36.1) in the Cave Spring Magisterial District, is hereby changed from the zoning classification of C 1, Office District, to the zoning classification of C2, General Commercial District. 2. That this action is taken upon the application of Seaside Heights, LLC. 3. That the owner of the property has voluntarily proffered in writing the following conditions which the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, hereby accepts: (1) The development of the property shall substantially conform with the site plan entitled "Site Layout and Grading Plan for RoBo, LLC," dated November 1 0, 2005, attached as Exhibit A, with driveway access only from Brambleton Avenue and Merriman Road, subject to those changes required by Roanoke County during its comprehensive site plan review. (2) The exterior of the fast food restaurant to be constructed on the Property shalf substantially conform to the photographs attached as Exhibit B. (3) All building exterior walls shall be brick from grade to eave. (4) The Merriman Road driveway shall be designed to prohibit right turns onto Merriman Road. (5) Signage placed on the building(s) shall occupy less than 5% of the building fayade area. (6) Any freestanding sign shall be a monument style not to exceed 5 feet in height or 7 feet in width, and shall have brick construction to match the buildings. (7) The top of any light fixture shall not exceed 15 feet. (8) The sides and rear of the dumpster enclosure shall be brick construction to match the buildings. (9) Dumpsters shall not be emptied between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (10) Portions of the front yards along the Colonial Avenue and Merriman Road rights-of-way designated on the concept plan for landscaping shall remain as open green spaces, and landscaped with any combination of flower, shrubs, ground cover or trees. 2 4. That said real estate is more fully described as follows: Part of Tax Map No. 86.08-3-35.1 - .298 acres Being as shown on Sheet 1 of 1 of the plat entitled "Preliminary Record Plat Showing Right-of-Way Vacation at the intersection of Colonial Avenue (Rt. 687) and Brambleton Avenue (Rt. 221), prepared for Seaside Heights, LLC situated in the Cave Spring Magisterial District, Roanoke County, Virginia" dated June 11, 2002, prepared by Lumsden Associates, P.C., with the point of beginning lying at the corner formed by the intersection of the east right-of-way line of Route 221 (Brambleton Avenue) and the south right-of-way line of Route 687 (Colonial Avenue); thence, along the following courses: along a curve to the left, having a radius of 591.25 feet, an arc length of 158.11 feet, a chord bearing of S. 620 53' 02" E. and a chord length of 157.64 feet; thence, S. 14039' 39" E. 26.04 feet; thence, S. 040 01' 45" W. 40.69 feet; thence, along a curve to the right, having a radius of 1457.39 feet, an arc length of 164.90 feet, a chord bearing of S. 85040' 16" W. and a chord length of 164.82 feet; thence, S. 89002' 06" W. 96.26 feet; thence, N. 310 56' 45" E. 159.67 feet; thence, N. 630 11' 03" E. 35.93 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.58 acre, more or less. All of Tax Map No. 86.08-3-36.1 - .68 acres Beginning at an old iron pin at the southwest intersection of Colonial Avenue and Merriman Road; thence, with the west side of Merriman Road S. 40 49' 00" W. 104.63 feet to a railroad spike; thence, with a curve to the right that has an arc distance of 126.81 feet, a radius of 681.20 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of S. 100 08' 58" W. 126.62 feet to an iron pin set on the west side of Merriman Road; thence, leaving said road and with a new line N. 700 58' 35" W. 147.56 feet to an iron pin set on the outside boundary of the Lions Club of Cave Spring District, Inc. property; thence with the same N. 24" 43' 16" E. 6.53 feet to an old pipe; thence, N. 24054' 13" E. 120.91 feet to an old iron pin; thence, S. 77" 35' 26" W. 66.70 feet to an old iron pin; thence, N. 30 51' 34" W. 69.40 feet to an old iron pin on the south side of Colonial Avenue; thence, with the same N. 890 42' 26" E. 22.26 feet to an iron pin; thence with a curve to the left that has an arc distance of 164.91 feet, a radius of 1.457 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of N. 86027' 31" E. 164.82 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.689 acres and being known as Lot 1, Plat of Subdivision made for Lions Club of Cave Spring District, Inc. by David A. Bess, L.S., dated February 16, 2001, and recorded in Plat Book 24 at page 63 in the Roanoke County Circuit Court Clerk's Office. 5. That the Board finds that the granting of a special use permit to Seaside Heights, LLC to operate a fast food restaurant and drive-thru to be located on 2.22 acres (Tax Map Nos. 86.08-3-34,35,35.1, and 36.1) at the intersections of Brambleton Avenue, Colonial Avenue, and Merriman Road in the Cave Spring Magisterial District is substantially in accord with the adopted 2000 Community Plan, as amended, pursuant to the provisions 3 of Section 15.2-2232 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and said special use permit is hereby approved. 6. 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. 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The development of the property shall substantially conform with the site plan entitled "Site Layout and Grading Plan for RoBo, LLC., dated July 12, 2005, attached as Exhibit A, with driveway access only from Brambleton Avenue and Merriman Road, subject to those changes required by Roanoke County during comprehensive site plan review. 2. The exterior of the fast food restaurant to be constructed on the Property shall substantially conform to the photographs attached as Exhibit B. 3. All buildings exterior walls shall be brick from grade to eave. 4. The Merriman Road driveway shall be designed to prohibit right turns onto Merriman Road. 5. Signage placed on the building(s) shall occupy less than 5% ofthe building fac;ade area. 6. Any freestanding sign shall be a monument style not to exceed 5 feet in height or 7 feet in width, and shall have brick construction to match the buildings. 7. The top of any light fixture shall not exceed 15 feet. 8. The sides and rear of the dumpster enclosure shall be brick construction to match the buildings. 9. Dumpsters shall not be emptied between the hours of 10:00 pm and 7:00 am. 10. Portions ofthe front yards along Colonial Avenue and Merriman Road rights-of-way designated on the concept plan for landscaping shall remain as open green spaces, and landscaped with any combination of flowers, shrubs, ground cover or trees. E CUTIVE SUMMARY: Seaside Heights, LLC proposes to rezone .98 acres from Cl, Office District to C2C, General Commercial District with Conditions and obtain a Special Use Permit on 2.2 acres in order to construct a Bojangle's Restaurant. The property is located at the intersections of Bramble ton Avenue, Colonial Avenue and Merriman Road and is zoned Cl and C2. The petitioner also plans f 6,500 square foot retail building designed to house four tenants. The site is designated Core in the 2005 Roanoke County Community Plan, as well as the Colonial Avenue Corridor Study. Areas designated Core are where high intensity urban development is encouraged. Core areas may also be appropriate for larger-scale highway-oriented retail uses. The proposed development conforms with the policies and guidelines of the Community Plan. The property lies within the Colonial Avenue Corridor as defined in the 1999- 2000 Colonial Avenue Corridor Study. The study focused primarily on the residential areas along Colonial A venue, and issues relating to conversion of residential land to commercial uses. Rather than conversion of single family homes to commercial use, this petition is for a redevelopment of two commercial properties and vacant commercial land. The study also addressed the street connections with Electric Road and Brambleton Avenue, recognizing the existing and future commercial land use of these intersections. The site lies along the entrance to the Colonial A venue corridor, and the petitioner has proffered conditions addressing issues such as the building exterior appearance, access from Brambleton Avenue and Merriman Road, lighting, signage, dumpster location and service hours, and general conformance with the site plan. The site lies at a busy intersection of Bramble ton Avenue, Colonial Avenue and Merriman Road. Any development of the property will have challenges with respect to vehicle access. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) proposes to limit the access driveway on Brambleton Avenue to rights in and out only. And the petitioner has proffered restricting right turns exiting onto Merriman Road. These measures would not solve the traffic volume concerns, but would aid in avoiding potential traffic conflicts on Brambleton Avenue and cut-through fie onto Merriman Road. 1. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS Fast Food / Drive-In Restaurants are allowed by special use permit in the C2 zoning district. Site development review by Roanoke County staff is required. Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) approval is required for new driveway entrances. 2. ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS Background - The properties owned by Seaside Heights consist of four parcels fronting on Brambleton Avenue, Colonial A venue and Merriman Road. The northern parcel was originally VDOT right of way for Colonial Avenue. When the Brambleton Avenue/Colonial Avenue intersection was reconstructed, a wide right of way remained on the south side of Colonial Avenue. The Commonwealth of Virginia sold this right-of-way property to Seaside Heights in 2003, with a deed restriction prohibiting driveway access from Colonial Avenue. The parcel fronting on Merriman Road was subdivided and purchased from the Lion's Club. Lester's Garage was located on one of the Brambleton Avenue parcels. TopographyNegetation - The property was graded to the current topography in 2003. The soil was stabilized with grass seed. A sediment trap remains from the grading operation. A steep slope rises on the south side of the property toward the Lion's Club. 2 Surrounding Neighborhood - Property to the north, across Colonial Avenue is zoned C2 Conditional, and contains a Kroger and CVS. Property to the east is zoned C2, and contains the Verizon office. The Lion's Club property adjoins to the south and is zoned C 1. Other property to the south which fronts on Brambleton Avenue is zoned C2 and contains retail shops and a cleaners. Across Brambleton Avenue to the west is the Brambleton Commons office and retail center, on property zoned C2. A vacant 4.3 acre tract lies to the northwest, across Brambleton Avenue, and is zoned R3 Conditional. The Commonwealth of Virginia owns several properties along Old Cave Spring Road, that are zoned C2 and I I, and contain a street maintenance storage area. A vacant C2-zoned tract lies to the north, across the signalized intersection. 3. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Site Layout! Architecture - The concept plan shows the proposed Bojangles restaurant located at the northern end of the site. A drive through service lane begins on the south side of the proposed building and circles counter-clockwise around the restaurant. The service lane ends with a pick- up window on the north side of the building. A second "bypass" lane is located outside the drive- through lane. The zoning ordinance requires the vehicle stacking spaces and drive through lanes to be separated from the interior parking areas, and designed so as not to create a potentially unsafe condition where crossed by pedestrian access to the building. Six 20-foot-long stacking spaces, measured from the order board, are required. The drive through lane is separated from the interior parking, but the main pedestrian access crosses the drive through lane, per the concept plan. The order board would need to be shifted to the north in order to separate the required 6 stacking spaces from the pedestrian access. On the south side of the site, the petitioner plans a 6,500 square foot retail building designed to house four tenants. Parking spaces for the Boangles and retail shops are located between the two buildings and also to the west of the retail shops. Sixty parking spaces are shown on the concept plan. The retail building would require 33 parking spaces, and the remaining 27 spaces would be available for Bojangles. With 90 seats, and a staff of 10 employees on a major shift, the Bojangles restaurant would require 27 parking spaces, as well as 6 stacking spaces in the drive through lane. On the concept plan, a dumpster is shown adjacent to the east side of the retail building. Access/Traffic Circulation - Two driveway entrances are shown on the concept plan. One entrance connects from Brambleton Avenue to the southwestern comer of the site. This entrance is located as far as possible from the signalized intersection of Brambleton Avenue and Colonial Avenue, and beyond the start of the right turn lane for eastbound Colonial Avenue. VDOT has indicated to the developer that the turning movements for this entrance would be restricted to right turns in and out only. This entrance design will be required in order to eliminate crossover traffic interfering with the left turn lane on Brambleton Ave onto Old Cave Spring Road. A second entrance would connect from Merriman Road at the existing driveway to the Lion's Club. This entrance would be rebuilt to current VDOT standards, and the Lion's Club entrance would connect to the new site entrance, and not directly to Merriman Road. The petitioner has proffered to design the Merriman Road driveway to prohibit right turns out, thus forcing exiting traffic to Colonial Avenue. No entrance is proposed from Colonial A venue, and deed restrictions on the land prohibit driveway access from Colonial Avenue. 3 2003 VDOT traffic counts in the vicinity are as follows: Brambleton Avenue: 23,000 vehicles per day Colonial Avenue: 7,800 vehicles per day Merriman Road: 880 vehicles per day VDOT staff required a traffic impact analysis of proposed use in relation to the adjacent streets. Consultants for the petitioner studied the proposed site development, traffic counts in the vicinity, intersection functions and vehicle turning movements on the streets as well as in and out of the proposed development. The executive summary of the traffic study is attached for your reference. Additional data from the study is available for your review in the Department of Community Development. The consultants found that the existing conditions at the nearby intersections show vehicle delays of 30 - 76 seconds. Projected conditions without any development on the property show increased background traffic, and associated increases in vehicle delays. With the proposed development, the greatest increase in traffic delays would be felt at the Colonial Avenue and Merriman Road intersections. At that intersection, morning peak traffic delays would increase by 51 seconds, and evening peak delay would increase by 71 seconds. Resulting level of service "F" is projected at both the Colonial Avenue and Merriman Road intersection and the Brambleton Avenue and Colonial Avenue intersection. Please see attached "Summary Table 2" on page 2 of the Traffic Impact Study. The table shows existing and projected traffic delays at nearby intersections during the PM peak traffic, and resulting effects on the level of service. Mr. Ford, Roanoke County Traffic Engineer, has commented on the Traffic Impact Study, and is awaiting a response from the consultants. He will also be available at the Planning Commission Public Hearing to review the traffic study and answer questions from the Commission. Community Meeting - The petitioners held a community meeting on Brambleton Center. Approximately 25 people attended the meeting. IX of nearby residents, interested business persons, the petitioner and their legal counsel and engineers, and county staff. Questions and discussion involved the proposed site plan, other commercial land uses on the site, building appearance and signage. Access to the development and traffic impacts were also discussed. Some residents voiced concerns about traffic impacts and access from Merriman Road. Some offered suggestions about building exterior design, monument signs, light fixture height, and dumpster service times. n July' , 2005 second community meeting was held at the Roanoke County Administration t oximately 15 residents attended the meeting. The petitioners presented a slightly revised site plan and pictures ofthe prototype building they wish to construct. Other design issues such as lighting, signage and landscaping were discussed. Traffic impacts from the development, as well as existing traffic concerns in the vicinity were a focus of discussion. Colonial A venue Corridor - The property lies within the Colonial Avenue Corridor as defined in the 1999- 2000 Colonial Avenue Corridor Study. The study focused primarily on the residential areas along Colonial Avenue, and issues relating to conversion of residential land to commercial uses. The study also addressed the street connections with Electric Road and Brambleton Avenue, recognizing the existing and future commercial land use of these intersections. 4 The site is designated Core in the 1998 Roanoke County Community Plan, as well as the Colonial Avenue study. Both the Community Plan and the Colonial Avenue study recognize the properties at the intersection of Brambleton Avenue and Colonial Avenue as important commercial locations where general commercial land use is anticipated and encouraged. Rather than conversion of single family homes to commercial Use, this petition is for a redevelopment of two commercial properties and vacant commercial land. The site lies along the entrance to the Colonial Avenue corridor, and the planning staff and petitioner have discussed conditions addressing issues such as the building exterior appearance, access from Brambleton A venue and Merriman Road, lighting, signage, dumpster location and service hours, and general conformance with the site plan. Fire & RescuelUtilities - Fire and Rescue services will continue as currently provided from the Cave Spring stations. Public water is available from a 10" water line in Brambleton Avenue and Colonial Avenue. Sanitary sewer service is available tlrrough an 8" sewer line in Merriman Road and Brambleton Avenue. An 8" sewer line crosses the site and would be relocated as necessary during the site development. Stormwater would be managed with an underground system. In addition, a drainage pipe would be extended approximately 240' to convey a small water course along the western boundary. 4. CONFORMANCE WITH ROANOKE COUNTY COMMUNITY PLAN The site is designated Core in the 2005 Roanoke County Community Plan, as well as the Colonial Avenue Corridor Study. Areas designated Core are where high intensity urban development is encouraged. Core areas may also be appropriate for larger-scale highway-oriented retail uses. The proposed development conforms with the policies and guidelines of the Community Plan. 5. STAFF CONCLUSIONS The site is designated Core in the 2005 Roanoke County Community Plan, as well as the Colonial Avenue Corridor Study. Areas designated Core are where high intensity urban development is encouraged. Core areas may also be appropriate for larger-scale highway-oriented retail uses. The proposed development conforms with the policies and guidelines of the Community Plan. The property lies within the Colonial Avenue Corridor as defined in the 1999- 2000 Colonial Avenue Corridor Study. The study focused primarily on the residential areas along Colonial Avenue, and issues relating to conversion of residential land to commercial uses. Rather than conversion of single family homes to commercial use, this petition is for a redevelopment of two commercial properties and vacant comrnercialland. The study also addressed the street connections with Electric Road and Brambleton Avenue, recognizing the existing and future comrnercialland use of these intersections. The site lies along the entrance to the Colonial Avenue corridor, and the petitioner has proffered conditions addressing issues such as the 5 building exterior appearance, access from Brambleton Avenue and Merriman Road, lighting, sign age, dumpster location and service hours, and general conformance with the site plan. The site lies at a busy intersection of Brambleton A venue, Colonial A venue and Merriman Road. Any development of the property will have challenges with respect to vehicle access. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) proposes to limit the access driveway on Brambleton Avenue to rights in and out only. And the petitioner has proffered restricting right turns exiting onto Merriman Road. These measures would not solve the traffic volume concerns, but would aid in avoiding potential traffic conflicts on Brambleton Avenue and cut-through traffic onto Merriman Road. CASE NUMBER: PREP ARED BY: HEARING DATES: 32-1212004 and 33-1212004 David Holladay PC: 7/5/05 BOS: 7/26/05 6 ~2 -a'l()\l\ LQ \ County of Roanoke Community Development Planning & Zoning }'or Staff Use Only Dale received: b -g - 0 "1 Received by: 5204 Bernard Drive POBox 29800 Roanoke, VA 24018-0798 (540) 772-2068 FAX (540) 776-7155 Application fee: /' fOBi. Placards issued: BOS date Case Number ALL APPLICANTS Check type of application filed (check all that apply) ~ Rezoning ~ Special Use 0 Variance 0 Waiver Applicants name/address wlzip Seaside Heiqhts. LLC 5960 Coleman Road o Administrative Appeal o Comp Plan (15.2-2232) Review Phone: Work: Cell #: Fax No.: 537-6194 537-619~ Owner's name/address wlzip Seaside Heiqhts. LLC 7611 Rickenbacker Drive Phone #: Work: Fax No. #: 1)17-6194 Magisterial District: C a v e S p r i n 9 Community Plarming are(;aVe Spri ng Existing Zoning: Size ofparcel(s): Acres: 2.22 Existing Land Use: vacant REZONING, SPECIALUSEP13RMIT, WAIVER AND .coup PLAN (15.].2232) REVIEW APPLICANTS (:RIS/W/CP) Proposed Zoning: C2w/ special use permit Proposed Land Use: . Does the parcel meet the minimum lot area, width, and frontage requirements of the requested district? Yes ~ No 0 IF NO, A VARIANCE IS REQUIRED FIRST. Does the parcel meet the minimum criteria for the requested Use Type? Yes)\J No 0 IF NO, A VARIANCE IS REQUIRED FIRST If rezoning request, are conditions being proffered with this request? No 0 . ,':, .', . ....:,.,.::.,.,',..,.,. ..,.... '-,.:'- . VARiANCE, WA/V13R/lND ADXff^'isrRATivE APPEXLA1>PLICANTS (VIJWAA) Variance/Waiver of Section(s) of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance in order to: Appeal of Zoning Administrator's decision to Appeal ofInterpretation ofSection(s): / , Appeal of Interpretation of Zoning Map to Is the application complete? Please check ifenclosed. APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IF ANY OF THESE ITEMS ARE MISSING OR INCOMPLETE. j , of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance RfSrwlCP V/AA RfSrwlCP V/AA RfsrwlCP V/AA ~ Consultation Ejj 81/2" x Ii" concept plan ~ Application fee Application Metes and bounds description Proffers, ifapplicable Justification ater and sewer application Adjoining property owners I hereby certify that I am either the owner of the rope or. 0 er' agent or contract purchaser and am acting with the knowledge and consent of the owner. Owner's Signature 2 JUSTIFICATIONJ,?ORREZONING,S:rECIAL USE PERMIT WAIVER OR COMP PLAN (IS.2-2232) REVIEW REQUESTS Applicant The Planning Commission will study rezoning, special use permit waiver or community plan (15.2-2232) review requests to determine the need and justification for the change in terms of public health, safety, and general welfare. Please answer the following questions as thoroughly as possible. Use additional space if necessary. Please explain how the request furthers the purposes of the Roanoke County Ordinance as well as the purpose found at the beginning of the applicable zoning district classification in the Zoning Ordinance. -See attached Please explain how the project conforms to the general guidelines and policies contained in the Roanoke County Community Plan. -See attached Please describe the impact(s) of the request on the property itself, the adjoining properties, and the surrounding area, as well as the impacts on public services and facilities, including water/sewer, roads, schools, parks/recreation and fire and rescue. -See attached 3 Justification for Rezoning and Special Use Permit: (From Page 3) The purpose ofthis rezoning & special use permit is to amend the site plan which was approved with the previous rezoning in 2004 w/Ordinance #111505-11. All of the proffered conditions with the exception of the site plan will remain as previously approved. This request is being made to allow the location of the retail building and the Bojangles Restaurant to be switched. On the previously approved plan, the restaurant was located on the northern comer of the property and the commercial building was pushed into the hillside on the southern portion of the property. The amended plan provides a smaller commercial space on the northern comer of the property and a smaller restaurant located on the southern portion of the property. While no other proffered conditions are being changed, the new plan provides many advantages over the old plan. First and foremost, less traffic will be generated by this plan. This is due to the fact that smaller buildings are being proposed thus generating less traffic. The original plan called for 6,515 sf of commercial and 3,839 sf of restaurant space. The new plan is proposing 3,000 sf of commercial space and 3,600 sf of restaurant. This reduction in square footage will provide a significant reduction in traffic at this location. The amended plan also provides better traffic circulation through the site and around the restaurant. The access locations of Merriman and Brarnbleton will remain as previously approved. Balzer & Associates Inc. Petitioner/Property Owner: Seaside Heights LLC 5960 Coleman Road Roanoke, VA 24018 Request: C-2 w/special use permit Tax Map #'s: 86.08-03-34.00 86.08-03-35.00 86.08-03-35.01 86.08-03-36.01 The following are proffered conditions for the above referenced Zoning Case. Proffered Conditions: 1. The development of the property shall substantially conform with the site plan entitled "Bojangles - Master Plan" dated June 8th, 2007, attached as Exhibit A, with driveway access only from Brambleton Avenue and Merriman Road, subject to those changes required by Roanoke County during its comprehensive site plan review. 2. The exterior of the fast food restaurant to be constructed on the Property shall substantially conform to the photographs attached as Exhibit B. 3. All Building exterior walls shall be brick from grade to eave. 4. The Merriman Road driveway shall be designed to prohibit right turns onto Merriman Road. 5. Signage placed on the building(s) shall occupy less than 5% of the building fayade area. 6. Any freestanding sign shall be a monument style not to exceed 5 feet in height or 7 feet in width, and shall have brick construction to match the buildings. 7. The top of any light fixture shall not exceed 15 feet. 8. The sides and rear of the dumpster enclosure shall be brick construction to match the buildings. 9. Dumpsters shall not be emptied between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. 10. Portions of the front yards along the Colonial Avenue and Merriman Road rights-of-way designated on the concept plan for landscaping shall remain a~s open green spaces, and landscaped with any combination of flower, shrub , co er or trees. Signed: ~ Title rIt-t1'Vl B4/L Date r--. f () A) f. . 8 ?CX)1 I Community Development Planning & Zoning Division NOTICE TO ApPLICANTS FOR REZONING, SUBDIVISION WAIVER, PUBLIC STREET WAIVER, OR SPECIAL USE PERMIT PETITION PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURE The Roanoke County Planning Commission reserves the right to continue a Rezoning, Subdivision Waiver, Public Street Waiver or Special Use Permit petition if new or additional information is presented at the public hearing. If it is the opinion of the majority of the Planning Commissioners present at the scheduled public hearing that sufficient time was not available for planning staff and/or an outside referral agency to adequately evaluate and provide written comments and suggestions on the new or additional information prior to the scheduled public hearing then the Planning Commission may vote to continue the petition. This continuance shall allow sufficient time for all necessary reviewing parties to evaluate the new or additional information and provide written comments and suggestions to be included in a written memorandum by planning staff to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall consult with planning staff to determine if a continuance may be warranted. POTENTIAL OF NEED FOR TRAFFIC ANALYSES AND/OR TRAFFIC IMP ACT STUDY The Roanoke County Planning Commission reserves the right to continue a Rezoning, Subdivision Waiver, Public Street Waiver, or Special Use Permit petition if the County Transportation Engineering Manager or staff from the Virginia Department of Transportation requests further traffic analyses and/or a traffic impact study that would be beneficial in making a land use decision (Note: a list of potential land uses and situations that would necessitate further study is provided as part of this application package). This continuance shall allow sufficient time for all necessary reviewing parties to evaluate the required traffic analyses and/or traffic impact study and to provide written comments and/or suggestions to the planning staff and the Planning Commission. If a continuance is warranted, the applicant will be notified of the continuance and the newly scheduled public hearing date. Effective Date: April 19,2005 ~ 2a>1 Date 'CONCEPT PLAN CHECKLIST A concept plan of the proposed project must be submitted with the application. The concept plan shall graphically depict the land use change, development or variance that is to be considered. Further, the plan shall address any potential land use or design issues arising from the request. ]n such cases involving rezonings, the applicant may proffer conditions to limit the future use and development ofthe property and by so doing, correct any deficiencies that may not be manageable by County permitting regulations. The concept plan should not be confused with the site plan or plot plan that is required prior to the issuance of a building pennit. Site plan and building pennit procedures ensure compliance with State and County development regulations and may require changes to the initial concept plan. Unless limiting conditions are proffered and accepted in a rezoning or imposed on a special use permit or variance, the concept plan may be altered to the extent permitted by the zoning district and other regulations. A concept plan is required with all rezoning, special use permit, waiver, community plan (15.2-2232) review and variance applications. The plan should be prepared by a professional site planner. The level of detail may vary, depending on the nature of the request. The County Planning Division staff may exempt some of the items or suggest the addition of extra items, but the following are considered minimum: ALL AYPLICANTS --Va. Applicant name and name of development \.P"""' b. V" c. /d. V"e. ~. ~~. Vh. -~ _l. ~j. Date, scale and north arrow Lot size in acres or square feet and dimensions Location, names of owners and Roanoke County tax map numbers of adjoining properties Physical features such as ground cover, natural watercourses, floodplain, etc. The zoning and land use of all adjacent properties All property lines and easements All buildings, existing and proposed, and dimensions, floor area and heights Location, widths and names of all existing or platted streets or other public ways within or adjacent to the development Dimensions and locations of all driveways, parking spaces and loading spaces Additional information requiredfor REZONING and SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLiCANTS V k. Existing utilities (water, sewer, stonn drains) and connections at the site ..,/ I. Any driveways, entrances/exits, curb openings and crossovers V In. Topography map in a suitable scale and contour intervals V n. Approximate street grades and site distances at intersections V' o. LocatiQns of all adj acent fire hydrants / p. Any proffered conditions at the site and how they are addressed ~ q. Ifproject is to be phased, please show phase schedule Ju Wi ~ 'lr>.YJ Date I 6 \.- SCHEDULE "A" PARCELl: BEGINNING AT AN OLD IRON PIN AT THE SOTJfHWEST INTERSECTION OF COLONIAL AVENUE AND MERRJMAN ROAD; TIffiNCE WITH TIIE WEST SIDE OF 1ffiRRlMAN ROAD S. 40 49' 00" W. 104.63 FEET TO ARAlLROAD SPIKE' TIIENCE WITH A CURVE TO THE RIGHT THAT HAS AN ARC DISTANCE OF 126.81 FEET, A RADIUS OF 681. 20FEET,-AND A CHORD BEARING AND DISTANCE OF S. 10008' 58" W. 126.62 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET ON THE WEST SIDE OF MERRIMAN ROAD; THENCE LEAVING SAID ROAD AND WITH A NEW LINE N. 70058' 35" W. 147.56 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET ON THE OUTSIDE BOUNDARY OF THE LIONS CLUB OF CAVE SPRING DISTRlCT, mc. PROPERTY; THENCE WITH THE SAME N. 240 43' 16" E. 6.53 FEET TO AN OLD PIPE; THENCE N. 240 43' 16" E. 6.53 FEET TO AN OLD PIPE; TIIENCE N. 24 DEGREES 54' 13" B. 120.91 FEET TO AN OLD IRON PIN; TIIENCE S. 77035' 26>1 W. 66.70 FEET TO AN OLD IRON PIN; THENCE N. 3051' 34" W. 69.40 FEET TO AN OLD IRON PIN ON TIIE SOUTH SIDE OF COLONIAL AVENUE; TIffiNCE WITH THE SA,IvIE N. 89042' 26" E. 22.26 FEET TO AN OLD IRON PIN; THENCE WITH A CURVE TO TIm LEFT TIIAT HAS AN ARC DISTANCE OF 164.91 FEET, ARADIUS OF 1,457.39 FEET, AND A CHORD BEARlNG AND DISTANCE OFN. 86027' 31" E. 164.82 FEET TO TIIE POINT OF BEGrNNlNG, CONTAINlNG 0.689 ACRES AND BEING KNOWN AS LOT 1, PLAT OF SUBDIVISION MADE FOR LIONS CLUB OF CAVE SPRING DISTRICT, INC., BY DAVID A. BESS, L.S., DATED FEBRUARY 16,2001. AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 24, PAGE 63, IN TIIE ROANOKE COUNfY CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT'S OFFICE. PARCEL II BEGINNJNG AT CORNER NO.1, A STAKE 6 FEET NORTIffiRL Y FROM A MARKED 30" ASH TREE, SAID BEGINNING POINT BEING THE SOUTHWESTERLY OUTSIDE BOUNDARY LINE CORNER OF TRA T CERT A1N 97 V4 ACRE TRACT CONVEYED TO S. H. C. GREENWOOD BY DEED OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK "F" PAGE 690, ALL REFERENCES HEREIN BEmG TO THE RECORDS OF TIlE CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR TIrE COUNTY OF ROANOKE; THENCE LEAVING THE ABOVE DESCRIBED BEGINNlNG POINT, AND WITH THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID ORIGINAL GREENWOOD TRACT, NORTH 12 DEGREES 10' WEST, 119 FEET TO A POINT DESIGNATED AS CORNER NO.2, WHICH IS A POINT. IN THE lNTERSECTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 221, AND STATE SECONDARY ROUTE '__ NO. 687; THENCE LEAVING THE INTERSECTION OF SAID ROADS, AND ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SAID STATE SECONDARY ROUTE 687 (KNOWN ALSO AS THE POOR HOUSE ROAD), SOUTH 88041' EAST, PASSrnG THROUGH THE CENTER OF A BRIDGE OVER A BRANCH AT 111.3 FEET, IN ALL A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 127.3 FEET TO POINT DESIGNATED AS CORNER NO.3, THENCE LEAVING THE CENTER OF SAID STATE SECONDARY ROUTE 687, AND WITH A NEW DIVISION LlNE THROUGH THE PROPERTY OF A. P. GREENWOOD. SOUTH 0 DEGREES 34' WEST, PASSING BY TIm WESTERLY SIDE OF A. E. P. CO'S.ELECTRlCPOLEAT 12 FEET AND PASSINGBYTIIE WESTERLY SIDE OF AN APPLE TREE AT 35 FEET, IN ALL A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 95.6 FEBT TO A STAKE AT CORNER NO.4; THENCE WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE PROPERTY OF J. 1. HOBACK, PURCHASED FROM H. H. BOWLING, SOUTH 79 DEGREES 53' WEST, CROSSING THE CENTER OF A BRANCH AT 68.8 FEET, IN ALL A TOTAL DIST ANeR OF 102.3 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, AND CONTAINlNG 0.29 ACRE, AND BEING THE EXTREME SOUTHWESTERLY PORTION, OR CORNER OF TIIE 11.58 ACRE TRACT CONVEYED TO A. P. GREENWOOD BY H. W. GREENWOOD AND WIFE, BY DEED DATED NOVEMBER 3, 1928, AND RECORDED NOVEMBER 8, 1928, IN DEED BOOK 181, PAGE 297. PARCEL ill BEGINNING AT AN OLD rn.ON PIPE BEING CORNER NO. 1 AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TIIE ORIGINAL CA VB SPRING BAPTIST CHtJItCH LOT; THENCE ALONG WESTERl.Y BOUNDARY LINE OF TIlE SAID CAVE SPRJNG BAPTIST CHURCH PROPERTY S. 260 45' W. 115 FT. TO AN OLD IRON PIPE AT CORNER NO. 2; THENCES. 26010' W. 107.59 FT. TO AN IRON ONLINE OF PROPERTY PREVIOUSLY SOLD TO BLAIR. PITZER, BT UX; THENCE WITH LINE OF SAID LOTN. 59019' W. 171.47 FT. TO ANOTIIERrn.ON, ONTBE RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF U.S. ROUTE 221; TIIENCE WITH SAME N. 26049' E.70 FT. TO A POINT; THENCE CONTINUIN'G N. 341> 23' 30" E. 80.91 FT. TO A POINT. CORNER TO LAND NOW OWNED BY R. A. LESTER; TIIENCE WITII TI-I:E LESTER LINE S. 120 10' E. 47.00 FT. TO A POINT, A CORNER; THENCE CONTINUING WIlli TIIE LINE OF LESTER, ET AL, N. 790 53' E. 162.0 FT. TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; AND CONTAlNING 0.623 A.CRES AS SHOWN ON A MAP PREPARED BY T.P. PARKER, DATED OCTOBER 18, 1974, AND OF RECORD IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE OF TIffi CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE, YffiGJNIA, IN DEED BOOK 1 035, PAGE 694 PARCEL IV BEING AS SHOWN ON SHEET 1 OF 1 OF THE PLAT ENTITLED "PRELIMINARY RECORD PLAT SHOWING RIGHT~OF-WAY VACATION AT THE ___ INTERSECTION OF COLONIAL A VENUE (RT. 687) AND BRAMBLETON A VENUE (RT. 221), PREPARED FOR SEASIDE HEIGHTS, LLC SITIJATED IN .'---. THE CA VE SPRING MAGISTERIAL DJSTRleT, ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGIN1A" DATED JUNE 11,2002, PREPARED BY LUNSDEN ASSOCIATES, P.c., EN9lNEERS-SURVEYORS-PLANNERS, ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, WITH THE POINT OF BEGlNNING LYING AT THE CORNER FORMED BY THE INTERSECTION OF THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF RT. 221 (BRAMBLETON AVENUE) AND TIIE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF RT. 687 (COLONIAL AVENUE) THENCE, ALONG THE FOLLOWING COURSES: ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A RADWS OF 591.25 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 158.11 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF S. 62053'02''E AND A CHORD LENGTH OF 157.64 FEET; TIffiNCE, SI4039'39"E. 26.04 FEET; THENCE, S04001 '45'W. 40.69 FEET; TIIENCE, ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 1457.39 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 164.90 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF S85d40'16"W AND A CHORD LENGTH OF 164,8iFBET; THENCE S89002'06" W, 96.26 FEET; THENCE, N31056'45"E. 159.67 FEET; THENCE, N63011 '03"E, 35.93 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGI1\lNING AND CONTAlliING 0.58 ACRE, MORE OR LESS. REFLECT'ING' TOMORROW Adiacent Property Owners: M T HOLDING CO Attn: Stephen Musselwhite Property Address: 4520 Brambleton Ave. 102 N. Mitchell Rd. Vinton, VA 24179 086.08-03-33.00 Zoning: C2 LIONS CLUB OF CAVE SPRING DISTRICT INe. Property Address: 5004 Colonial Ave. 5004 Colonial Ave. Roanoke, VA 24018 086.08-03-36.00 Zoning: C 1 Balzer & Associates Inc. c (; c F '1' ~ 1 b/ t- B n, '-' Co ~o iJ.'l-1 <-1// <': ./ / _AG3 _EP _AG1 AR _AV Cl _C2 _ C2CVOD L 11 _12 _PCD Iiiii PRO .pm Rl , J I:Q R2 r-- RJ _R4 c - Applicants Name: Seaside Heights LLC Existing Zoning: C2S Proposed Zoning: C2S Tax Map Number: 86.08-03-34,35,35.01,36.01 Magisterial District: Cave Spring Area: 2.22 Acres 22 June, 2007 Scale: 1" = 100' Roanoke County Department of Community Development ,oo~ =,,~ :81elS LOOG 'eunr GG S8J:Jtf GG'G : e8Jtf BupdS 8/le:J .P!JIS!O fe!J8IS!Bew to'9f: 'to'gf: 'gf: 'Pf:-f:O-80'98 :J8QwnN dew xel SG:J :f5U!UOZ p8sodoJd SG:J :Bu!uoZ DU!lS!X3 :J 77 sll/f5!eH ep!sees :eweN SlUe:J!lddtf luewdo/ellea A1funWWOJ jO lUeW1Jedea NunoJ e>/oueoCj C) - IB!'ISnpUI ledpLI,ld _ 8.lO'J_ uO!l!SUe.'l _ UO~B^,9SUO::> POOljJoq~!9N luawdolaMIQ . I ,- r 'Blue::> eflelll/\ e5I!JM IBJ~ _ e^,9Se'd 'B'~ _ UOlleNasuCY.) _ .,"1 , ....,.{ .:) :) AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 28,2007 ORDINANCE TO REZONE 2.22 ACRES FROM C2S and C2CS, GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT WITH CONDITIONS AND WITH SPECIAL USE PERMIT, TO C2CS, GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT WITH CONDITIONS AND WITH SPECIAL USE PERMIT, TO CONSTRUCT A DRIVE-IN AND FAST FOOD RESTAURANT AND RETAIL BUILDING, LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF BRAMBLETON AVENUE, COLONIAL AVENUE, AND MERRIMAN ROAD IN THE CAVE SPRING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT UPON THE PETITION OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS LLC (BOJANGLES) WHEREAS, Ordinance 111505-11 adopted on November 15, 2005, rezoned .98 acres (Part of Tax Map No. 86.08-3-35.1 - .298 acres and all of Tax Map No. 86.08-3-36.1 - .68 acres) from C 1, Office District, to C2, General Commercial District with conditions, and issued a special use permit on 2.22 acres for the operation of a fast food restaurant and drive-thru located at the intersections of Brambleton Avenue, Colonial Avenue, and Merriman Road; and WHEREAS, the petitioner desires to amend the site plan which was approved by Ordinance 111505-11 in order to change the location and size of the commercial structures; and WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on July 24, 2007, and the second reading and public hearing were held on August 28, 2007; and, WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter on August 4, 2007; 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 1. That the zoning classification of a certain tract of real estate containing 2.22 acres, as described herein, and located at the intersections of Brambleton Avenue, Colonial Avenue, and Merriman Road (Tax Map No. 86.08-3-34, 86.08-3-35, 86.08-3- 35.01, and 86.08-3-36.01) in the Cave Spring Magisterial District, is hereby changed from the zoning classification of C2S and C2CS, General Commercial District with conditions and with a special use permit, to the zoning classification of C2CS, General Commercial District with conditions and with a special use permit. 2. That this action is taken upon the application of Seaside Heights, LLC. 3. That the owner of the property has voluntarily proffered in writing the following conditions which the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, hereby accepts: (1) The development of the property shall substantially conform with the site plan entitled "Sito Layout and Grading Plan for RoBo, LLC," datod t-Jovomber 10, 2005, "BoianQles - Master Plan 11 dated June 8th, 2007, attached as Exhibit A, with driveway access only from Brambleton Avenue and Merriman Road, subject to those changes required by Roanoke County during its comprehensive site plan review. (2) The exterior of the fast food restaurant to be constructed on the Property shall substantially conform to the photographs attached as Exhibit B. (3) All building exterior walls shall be brick from grade to eave. (4) The Merriman Road driveway shall be designed to prohibit right turns onto Merriman Road. (5) Signage placed on the building(s) shall occupy less than 5% of the building fagade area. 2 (6) Any freestanding sign shall be a monument style not to exceed 5 feet in height or 7 feet in width, and shall have brick construction to match the buildings. (7) The top of any light fixture shall not exceed 15 feet. (8) The sides and rear of the dumpster enclosure shall be brick construction to match the buildings. (9) Dumpsters shall not be emptied between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (10) Portions of the front yards along the Colonial Avenue and Merriman Road rights-of-way designated on the concept plan for landscaping shall remain as open green spaces, and landscaped with any combination of flower, shrubs, ground cover or trees. 4. That said real estate is more fully described as follows: All of the following tax map numbers: 86.08-3-34 containing 0.62 acres 86.08-3-35 containing 0.24 acres 86.08-3-35.01 containing 0.68 acres 86.08-3-36.01 containing 0.68 Totaling 2.22 acres 5. 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 3 amend the zoning district map to reflect the change in zoning classification authorized by this ordinance. 4 NVldlJ3.LSItV'J I ~ .Ii I ~ x w a a co N 5 o r- a a: ~I!'"~ - ,,'\I . ;iI5 !j~ ~i. '< ~... i '" ;:;i~2 ! !~.. P~l l lm dh , !! J~i; ~ f ~ ~ '1!11 Ir!li ,h iull li I 'i" I li- 1 -" T ..~ Ill! JIll! \;flNI8~)^ ':l}lON':iOI::J ::10 A..lNn08 S3l8Nvr08 ~ I I I ~ ----- .- gl frl I :r- ,I I ~ l f' i ' > , ~ '" I 0 ~ ' "'" 0 /I.~ ':. 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ITEM U - to AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August 28,2007 AGENDA ITEM: Second reading of an ordinance to amend the Roanoke County zoning ordinance to allow public parks and recreational areas as by right uses in the 1-1 Industrial District and the 1-2 Industrial District SUBMITTED BY: Philip Thompson Deputy Director of Planning ';l )'J /] Elmer Hodge C~ - }~~ County Administrator ~ APPROVED BY: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: ~,,~~~ SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: The Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance allows public parks and recreational areas as a by right use in all zoning districts (agricultural, residential, commercial, and the Planned Technology Development districts) except for the 1-1 Industrial and 1-2 Industrial zoning districts. The County has developed a Master Plan for Park and Recreation Facilities which was recently approved by the Board of Supervisors. The Master Plan identifies the need for more indoor and outdoor parks and recreation facilities in the County including continued development of greenways and trails as well as a multi-generational recreation center. By amending the zoning ordinance, it would increase the flexibility the County would have in locating new public parks and recreational facilities. On June 26, 2007, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution initiating an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow public parks and recreational areas as a by-right use in the 1-1 Industrial and 1-2 Industrial districts. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed amendment on August 7, 2007, and recommended approval of the proposed amendment. The Board of Supervisors approved the first reading of this ordinance on August 14, 2007. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve second reading of a zoning ordinance amendment to allow public parks and recreational areas as by right uses in the 1-1 Industrial District and the 1-2 Industrial District. 2. Take no action at this time. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Alternative #1. 2 SEe. 30-61. 1-1 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. Sec. 30-61-1. Purpose. (A) The purpose ofthe 1-1, industrial district is to provide areas within the urban service area which are suitable for less intensive industrial activities. These areas are primarily designated based on the suitability of the land in terms of slope and freedom from flooding, as well as the availability of adequate sewer and water capacity, access to arterial road network, and proximity to rail and airport facilities or the interstate highway system. This district generally coincides with the recommendations for the principal industrial land use category contained in the community plan, and particularly those areas unsuitable for more intensive or potentially hazardous industrial uses. Distributing these areas around the county in a planned manner to create employment centers within close proximity to residential growth areas and reduce heavy traffic generation of industrial uses is encouraged. Since land with suitable characteristics for less intensive industrial development is limited in the county, a high degree of protection is promoted where industrial development is located adjacent to existing or future residential areas. The conversion and/or redevelopment of existing non- conforming uses in this district which are unrelated to industrial needs is also encouraged. (Ord. No. 042799-11, 9 1 f., 4-27-99) Sec. 30-61-2. 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 are listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. 1. Agricultural and Forestry Uses Agriculture 2. Civic Uses Day Care Center * Park and Ride Facility Post Office Public Maintenance and Service Facilities Public Parks and RecreationalAreas * Safety Services Utility Services, Minor Utility Services, Major * 3. Office Uses Financial Institutions >I< General Office Laboratories 4. Commercial Uses 1 Automobile Repair Services, Major >I< Business Support Services Business or Trade Schools Equipment Sales and Rental * Laundry 5. Industrial Uses Custom Manufacturing * Industry, Type I Landfill, Rubble >I< Recycling Centers and Stations * Transportation Terminal Truck Terminal Warehousing and Distribution 6. Miscellaneous Uses Amateur Radio Tower * Parking Facilities * (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 are listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. I. Commercial Uses Commercial Indoor Sports and Recreation Mini-warehouse * Surplus Sales Truck Stop * 2. Industrial Uses Composting * Resource Extraction * Transfer Station * 3. Miscellaneous Uses A viation Facilities, Private * Broadcasting Tower * Outdoor Gatherings * (Ord. No. 82493-8, 9 2, 8-24-93; Ord. No. 042297, 9 1,4-22-97; Ord. No. 042799-11, 9 2, 4-27- 99) Sec. 30-61-3. Site Development Regulations. General Standards. For additional, modified, or more stringent standards for specific uses, see Article IV, Use and Design Standards. 2 (A)Minimum lot requirements. I. Lots served by private well and sewage disposal system; a. Area: I acre (43,560 square feet). b. Frontage: 100 feet on a publicly owned and maintained street. 2. Lots served by either public sewer or water, or both: a. Area: 15,000 square feet. b. Frontage: 75 feet on a publicly owned and maintained street. (B)Minimum setback requirements. I. Front yard: 30 feet, or 20 feet when all parking is located behind the front building line. 2. Side yard: a. Principal structures: ] 0 feet. b. Accessory structures: behind front building line and 3 feet from side line. 3. Rear yard: a. Principal structures: 15 feet. b. Accessory structures: 3 feet. 4. Where a lot fronts on more than one street, front yard setbacks shall apply to all streets. (C)Maximum height of structures. I. Height limitations: a. All structures: When adjoining property zoned Residential, 45 feet, including rooftop mechanical equipment. The maximum height may be increased provided each required yard (side, rear, or buffer yard) adjoining a Residential district is increased two feet for each foot in height over 45 feet. This distance shall be measured from the portion of the structure which exceeds 45 feet. In all other locations the height is unlimited. (D)Maximum coverage. 1. Building coverage: 50 percent of the total lot area. 2. Lot coverage: 90 percent of the total lot area. (Ord. No. 42694-12, S 9,4-26-94) SEC. 30-62. 1-2 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. Sec. 30-62-1. Purpose. (A) The purpose of the 1-2, industrial district is to provide areas within the urban service area which contain existing more intensive industrial uses or are suitable for such activities. These areas coincide with the principal industrial land use category contained in the community plan and are designated based on the suitability of the land in terms of slope and freedom from flooding and the relative remoteness and absence of substantial residential development which could be adversely affected by such development. In addition, the availability of adequate sewer and water capacity, access to arterial road network, and proximity to rail and airport facilities or the interstate highway system are major considerations. Distributing these areas around the county in a planned manner to create employment centers within close proximity to residential growth areas and reduce heavy traffic generation of industrial uses is encouraged. 3 (Ord. No. 042799-11, S If., 4-27-99) Sec. 30-62-2. 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 are listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. 1. Agricultural and Forestry Uses Agriculture 2. Civic Uses Day Care Center * Park and Ride Facility Post Office Public Maintenance and Service Facilities Public Parks and Recreational Areas * Safety Services Utility Services, Minor Utility Services, Major * 3. Office Uses Financial Institutions * General Office Laboratories 4. Commercial Uses Automobile Repair Services, Major >I< Business Support Services Business or Trade Schools Equipment Sales and Rental >I< Laundry 5. Industrial Uses Construction Yards * Custom Manufacturing '" Industry, Type I and Type II Landfill, Rubble * Meat Packing and Related Industries Railroad Facilities Recycling Centers and Stations '" Scrap and Salvage Services >I< Transfer Station * Transportation Terminal Truck Terminal Warehousing and Distribution 4 6. Miscellaneous Uses Amateur Radio Tower * Parking Facilities * (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 are listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. I. Commercial Uses Commercial Indoor Sports and Recreation Mini-warehouse * Surplus Sales Truck Stop * 2. Industrial Uses Asphalt Plant * Composting * Industry, Type III * Resource Extraction * 3. Miscellaneous Uses A viation Facilities, Private * Broadcasting Tower * Outdoor Gatherings * (Ord. No. 82493-8, 9 2, 8-24-93; Ord. No. 042297-14, 9 1,4-22-97; Ord. No. 042799-11, 9 2,4- 27-99) Sec. 30-62-3. 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. I. Lots served by private well and sewage disposal system; a. Area: I acre (43,560 square feet). b. Frontage: 100 feet on a publicly owned and maintained street. 2. Lots served by either public sewer or water, or both: a. Area: 20,000 square feet. b. Frontage: 100 feet on a publicly owned and maintained street. (B)Minimum setback requirements. I. Front yard: 30 feet, or 20 feet when all parking is located behind the front building line. 2. Side yard: a. Principal structures: 10 feet. b. Accessory structures: behind front building line and 3 feet from side line. 5 3. Rear yard: a. Principal structures: 15 feet. b. Accessory structures: 3 feet. 4. Where a lot fronts on more than one street, front yard setbacks shall apply to all streets. (C)Maximum height of structures. 1. Height limitations: a. All structures: When adjoining property zoned Residential, 75 feet, including rooftop mechanical equipment. The maximum height may be increased provided each required yard (side, rear, or buffer yard) adjoining a Residential district is increased two feet for each foot in height over 75 feet. This distance shall be measured from the portion of the structure which exceeds 75 feet. In all other locations the height is unlimited. (D)Maximum coverage. I. Building coverage: 75 percent of the total lot area. 2. Lot coverage: 90 percent of the total lot area. (Ord. No. 42694-12, S 9, 4-26-94) 6 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2007 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ROANOKE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTIONS 30-61-2 AND 30-62-2, 1-1 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AND 1-2 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TO INCLUDE PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS AS A PERMITTED USE WHEREAS, public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice support an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Roanoke to allow public parks and recreation areas as a permitted use in 1-1 and 1-2 industrial districts; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this amendment on August 7, 2007; and, WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors held first reading of this ordinance on August 14, 2007, and second reading and public hearing on August 28, 2007; and, 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. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That Section 30-61-2 and 30-62-2 of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance be amended to read and provide as follows: Sec. 30-61-2. 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 are listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. * * * * 2. Civic Uses Day Care Center * Park and Ride Facilities Post Office Public Maintenance and Service Facilities Public Parks and Recreational Areas* Safety Service Utility Services, Minor* Utility Services, Major* * * * * Sec. 30-62-2. 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 are listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. * * * * 2. Civic Uses Day Care Center * Park and Ride Facilities Post Office Public Maintenance and Service Facilities Public Parks and Recreational Areas* Safety Service Utility Services, Minor'" Utility Services, Major'" * * * * 2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. 2 ACTION NO. ITEM (1- '7 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: August28,2007 AGENDA ITEM: Second reading of an ordinance to amend the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance to update the County's floodplain ordinance SUBMITTED BY: Philip Thompson Deputy Director of Planning Elmer Hodge ~ j-f~ County Administrator APPROVED BY: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: ~.~ 1r~ SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: As part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Map Modernization process, the County entered into an agreement with FEMA to update its Floodplain Ordinance once a Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) were completed. The study and map have been completed. As part of the process, the County's Floodplain Ordinance was also reviewed by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) State Coordinator and certain changes were recommended. In June, the County received a letter (attached) from FEMA stating that the Floodplain Ordinance had to be amended by September 28,2007. The proposed amendment to the Floodplain Overlay (FO) District changes the date of the Flood Insurance Study to September 28, 2007, and adds a special floodplain designation to the overlay district. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed amendment on August 7, 2007, and recommended approval of the proposed amendment. The Board of Supervisors approved the first reading of this ordinance on August 14, 2007. FISCAL IMPACT: None. AL TERNA TIVES: 1. Approve second reading of a zoning ordinance amendment to update the County's Floodplain Ordinance. 2. Take no action at this time. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Alternative #1. 2 r~.. U.S. Department of Homeland Security 500 C Street, SW Washington, DC 20472 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED JUN 2 2 2007 Elmer C. Hodge County Administrator, Roanoke County Post Office Box 29800 Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Dear Mr. Hodge: I commend you for the efforts that have been put forth in implementing the floodplain management measures for Roanoke County, Virginia, to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). As you implement these measures, I want to emphasize the following: a Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIR1v1) have been completed for your community; the FIS and FIR1v1 will become effective on September 28,2007; and by the FIS and FIRM effective date, the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Regional Office is required to approve the legally enforceable floodplain management measures your community adopts in accordance with 44 Code of Federal Regulations Section 60.3(d). As noted in FEMA's letter dated March 28, 2007, no significant changes have been made to the flood hazard data on the Preliminary and/or revised Preliminary copies of the FIR1v1 for Roanoke County. Therefore, Roanoke County should use the Preliminary and/or revised Preliminary copies of the FIRM as the basis for adopting the required floodplain management measures. Final printed copies of the FIR1v1 for Roanoke County will be sent to you within the next few months. If you encounter difficulties in enacting the measures, I recommend you contact the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. You may contact Bill Browning, the NFIP State Coordinator, by telephone at (804) 786-3914, in writing at 203 Governor Street, Suite 206, Richmond, Virginia 23219, or by electronic mail at bill.browning@dcLvirginia.gov. "". The FEMA Regional staff in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is also available to provide technical assistance and guidance in the development of floodplain management measures. The adoption of compliant floodplain management measures will provide protection for Roanoke County and will ensure its participation in the NFIP. The Regional Office may be contacted by telephone at (215) 931-5608 or in writing. Please send your written inquiries to the Director, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Division, FEMA Region III, at 615 Chestnut Street, One Independence Mall, 6th Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106. www.fema.gov Elmer C. HodEe JUN .2 1- 2007 Page 2 You may have already contacted the NFIP State Coordinator and/or the FEMA Regional Office, and may be in the final adoption process or recently adopted the appropriate measures. However, in the event your community has not adopted the appropriate measures, this letter is FEMA's official notification that you only have until September 28,2007, to adopt and/or submit a floodplain management ordinance that meets or exceeds the minimum NFIP requirements, and request approval from the FEMA Regional Office by the effective date. Your community's adopted measures will be reviewed upon receipt and the FEMA Regional Office will notify you when the measures are approved. I appreciate your cooperation to ensure that your community's floodplain management measures are approved by the FEMA Regional Office by the FIRM effective date. Your compliance with these mandatory program requirements will enable your community to avoid suspension from the NFIP. Sincerely, ;{J~./ M~ David I. Maurstad Assistant Administrator Mitigation cc: Jonathan Sarubbi, Regional Director, FEMA Region III Bill Browning, NFIP State Coordinator, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Georgia Simpson, P.E., Assistant director of Community Development, Roanoke County "". Section 30-74 FO Floodplain Overlay District - 1st Revision - 070907 SEC. 30-74. FO FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT. Sec. 30-74-1. Purpose. (A) The purpose of these floodplain provisions is to prevent the following hazards: 1. The loss of life and property; 2. The creation of health and safety hazards; 3. The disruption of commerce and governmental services; 4. The extraordinary and unnecessary expenditure of public funds for flood protection and relief; and, 5. The impairment of the tax base. (8) These provisions are designed to accomplish the above purposes by: 1. Regulating uses, activities, and development which, acting alone or in combination with other existing or future uses, activities, and development, will cause unacceptable increases in flood heights, velocities, and frequencies; 2. Restricting or prohibiting certain uses, activities, and development from locating within areas subject to flooding; 3. Requiring all those uses, activities, and developments that do occur in flood-prone areas to be protected and/or flood proofed against flooding and flood damage; 4. Protecting individuals from buying lands and structures which are unsuited for intended purposes because of flood hazards. Sec. 30-74-2. Applicability and Administration. (A) These provisions shall apply to all lands within the jurisdiction of Roanoke County and identified as being within a floodplain, as stipulated in this section. (8) These provisions shall supersede any regulations currently in effect in floodplain areas. Where conflict exists between these provisions and those of any underlying zoning district, the more restrictive provisions shall apply. (C) In the event any provision concerning a floodplain area is declared inapplicable as a result of any legislative or administrative actions or judicial discretion, the basic underlying zoning district provisions shall remain applicable. Sec. 30-74-3. Compliance. (A) No land shall hereafter be developed and no structure shall be located, relocated, constructed, enlarged, or structurally altered except in full compliance with the terms and provisions of this section and any other applicable ordinances and regulations which apply to uses within the jurisdiction of this section. Sec. 30-74-4. Delineation of Areas. (A) The various floodplain areas shall include areas subject to inundation by waters of the 100-year flood. The primary basis for the delineation of these areas shall be the Flood Insurance Study for Roanoke County prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, dated February 1. 2005 September 28, 2007, as amended. These areas are more specifically defined as follows: 1. The Floodway is delineated for purposes of this section using the criteria that a certain area within the floodplain must be capable of carrying the waters of the 100-year flood without increasing the water surface elevation of that flood more than one foot at any point. These Floodways are specifically defined in Table 4 of the above referenced Flood Insurance Study and shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map accompanying that study. Section 30-74 FO Floodplain Overlay District - 1st Revision - 070907 2. The Flood-Fringe shall be that area of the 100-year floodplain not included in the Floodway. The basis for the outermost boundary of the Flood-Fringe shall be the 100- year flood elevations contained in the flood profiles of the above referenced Flood Insurance Study and as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map accompanying the study. 3. The Special Floodplai"shall b~tJro$e areas identified asan,AEZone.on.the maps accompanying the FI?odJns,qrance StqcJyfor,'!'lJi~h on'e hunC/red, (1()O)~year flood. elevations have beim,providedbutforwhich}no floodway has " been delinei:lted. J.,. 4. The Approximated Floodplain shall be those floodplain areas shown on the flood insurance rate map for which no detailed flood profiles or elevations are provided, and all other floodplain areas where the drainage area is greater than 100 acres. Where the specific 100-year flood elevation cannot be determined for this area using other sources of data such the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Floodplain Information Reports, U.S. Geological Survey Flood Prone Quadrangles, etc., then the applicant for the proposed use, development and/or activity shall determine this elevation in accordance with hydrologic and hydraulic engineering techniques. Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses shall be undertaken only by professional engineers or others of demonstrated qualifications, who shall certify that the technical methods used correctly reflect currently accepted technical concepts. Calculations for the design flood shall be related to existing land use and potential development under existing zoning. Studies, analyses, computations, etc., shall be submitted in sufficient detail to allow a thorough review by the director of community development. (Ord. No, 92893-18, ~ 1, 9-28-93; Ord. No. 42694-12, ~ 10,4-26-94; Ord. No. 92695-18, ~ 1, 9-26-95; Ord. No. 042799-11, ~ 1c., 4-27-99; Ord. No. 012505-4, ~ 1, 1-25-05) Sec. 30-74-5. Creation of Overlay. (A) The floodplain areas described above shall be an overlay to the existing underlying zoning districts as shown on the Official Zoning Map, and as such, the provisions for the floodplain areas shall serve as a supplement to the underlying zoning district provisions. (8) The boundaries of the floodplain areas are established as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map which is declared to be part of this chapter and which shall be kept on file in the office of the administrator. (Ord. No. 92893-18, ~ 1, 9-28-93) Sec. 30-74-6. Floodplain Boundary Changes and Interpretation. (A) The delineation of any of the floodplain areas may be revised by the board of supervisors where natural or manmade changes have occurred and/or made detailed studies conducted or undertaken by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or other qualified agency, or an individual documents the need for such change. However, prior to any such change, approval must be obtained from the Federal Insurance Administration. (8) Initial interpretations of the boundaries of the floodplain areas shall be made by the administrator. Should a dispute arise concerning the boundaries of any of the floodplain areas, the board of zoning appeals shall make the necessary determination. The person questioning or contesting the location of the floodplain area boundary shall be given an opportunity to present his case to the board of zoning appeals and to submit technical evidence. Procedures for such appeals shall be as outlined in Section30-24 of this ordinance. Sec. 30-74-7. Floodplain Area Provisions, Generally. 2 Section 30-74 FO Floodplain Overlay District - 1st Revision - 070907 (A) All uses, activities, and development occurring within any floodplain area shall be undertaken only upon the issuance of a zoning permit. Such development shall be undertaken only in strict compliance with the provisions of this section and with all other applicable codes and ordinances such as the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Roanoke County Subdivision Ordinance. Prior to the issuance of any such permit, the administrator shall require all applications to include compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. (B) Under no circumstances shall any use, activity, and/or development adversely affect the capacity of the channels or floodways or any watercourse, drainage ditch, or any other drainage facility or system. Prior to any proposed alteration or relocation of any channels or floodways of any watercourse, stream, etc., within Roanoke County, approval shall be obtained from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water. Further, notification of the proposal shall be given to all affected adjacent jurisdictions. Copies of such notification shall be forwarded to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water, the State Department of Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Federal Insurance Administration. (C) The lowest floor elevation of any new residential structure constructed within a floodplain area shall be at least two (2) feet above base flood elevation. The lowest floor elevation of any new non-residential structure constructed within a floodplain area shall be at least one (1) foot above base flood elevation, unless such structure is flood proofed. In addition, no existing structure shall be modified, expanded or enlarged unless the new construction complies with this standard. (D) All applications for development in the floodplain district and all building permits issued for the floodplain shall incorporate the following information: 1. For structures to be elevated, the elevation of the lowest floor (including basement). 2. For structures to be floodproofed (nonresidential only), the elevation to which the structure will be flood proofed. 3. The elevation of the one hundred-year flood, 4. Topographic information showing existing and proposed ground elevations. (E) For all new subdivisions which adjoin or include floodplain areas identified in the flood insurance study, the base flood elevation shall be shown on the final record plat. (F) All recreational vehicles located in a FEMA designated floodplain shall either: 1, Be on site for fewer than one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days, be fully licensed and inspected, and ready for highway use; or 2. Meet the minimum requirements for placement and the elevation and anchoring requirements for manufactured homes as contained in the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. A recreational vehicle is ready for highway use if it is on its wheels or jacking system, is attached to the site only be quick disconnect type utilities and security devices, and has no permanently attached additions. (Ord. No. 42694-12, S 11,4-26-94; Ord. No. 92695, S 1, 9-26-95) Sec. 30-74-8. Floodway Development Regulations. (A) In the floodway no development shall be permitted except where the effect of such development on flood heights is fully offset by accompanying improvements which have been approved by all appropriate authorities as required above. (B) The placement of any manufactured home, except in an existing manufactured home park within the floodway is specifically prohibited. (C) In the floodway, the following uses, types and activities are permitted provided that (1) they are in compliance with the provisions of the underlying zoning district, (2) are not 3 Section 30-74 FO Floodplain Overlay District - 1st Revision - 070907 prohibited by any other ordinance and (3) no specific land use requires any type of structure, fill, or storage of materials and equipment: 1. Agricultural 2. Public Parks and Recreational Areas 3. Outdoor Sports and Recreation 4. Golf Courses 5. Accessory residential uses such as yard areas, gardens, play areas, and loading areas. 6. Accessory industrial and commercial uses such as yard areas, parking and loading areas, airport landing strips, etc. (D) The following uses and activities may be permitted by Special Use pursuant to Section 30-19 of this ordinance provided that they are in compliance with the provisions of the underlying zoning district and are not prohibited by this or any other ordinance: 1. Structures (except for manufactured homes) accessory to the uses and activities by right, above. 2. Certain utilities and public facilities and improvements such as pipe lines, water and sewage treatment plants, and other similar or related uses. 3. Water-related uses and activities such as marinas, docks, wharves, piers, etc. 4. Extraction of sand, gravel, and other materials (where no increase in level of flooding or velocity is caused thereby). 5. Storage of materials and equipment provided that they are not buoyant, flammable or explosive, and are not subject to major damage by flooding, or provided that such material and equipment is firmly anchored to prevent flotation or movement, and/or can be readily removed from the area within the time available after flood warning. 6. Other similar uses and activities provided they cause no increase in flood heights and/or velocities. All uses, activities, and structural development, shall be undertaken in strict compliance with the flood-proofing provisions contained in all other applicable codes and ordinances. Sec. 30-74-9. Flood-Fringe,SpeciaIFloodplain and Approximated Floodplain Development Regulations. (A) In the flood-fringe,spe~ialfl(joC:lplain and approximated floodplain the development and/or use of land shall be permitted in accordance with the regulations of the underlying zoning district provided that all such uses, activities, and/or development shall be undertaken in strict compliance with the floodproofing and related provisions contained in the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and all other applicable codes and ordinances. However, in the special floodplain and the approximated floodplain areas the applicant and/or developer shall evaluate the effects of the proposed development and/or use of land on the floodplain with current hydrologic and hydraulic engineering techniques. The applicant and/or developer shall submit studies, analysis, computations, etc. to show the delineation of a floodway based on the requirement that all existing and future development not increase the 1 DO-year flood elevation more than one (1) foot at any point. The engineering principle, equal reduction of conveyance, shall be used to make the determination of increased flood height. Sec. 30-74-10. Procedures for Special Uses in Floodways. (A) Any use listed as permitted with a special use in a floodway shall be allowed only after application to the county board of supervisors. All such applications shall be reviewed pursuant to the procedures outlined in section 30-19 of this ordinance. In 4 Section 30-74 FO Floodplain Overlay District - 1st Revision - 070907 addition to information required by section 30-19, all such application shall include the following: 1. Plans in triplicate drawn to scale not less than 1" to 1 DO' horizontally showing the location, dimensions, and contours (at five-foot intervals) of the lot, existing and proposed structures, fill, storage areas, water supply, sanitary facilities, and relationship of the floodway to the proposal. 2. A typical valley cross-section as necessary to adequately show the channel of the stream, elevation of land areas adjoining each side of the channel, cross-sectional areas to be occupied by the proposed development, and 1 DO-year flood elevation. 3. A profile showing the slope of the bottom of the channel or flow line of the stream. 4. A summary report, prepared by professional engineers or others of demonstrated qualifications, evaluating the proposed project in relation to flood heights and velocities; the seriousness of flood damage to the use; and other pertinent technical matters. 5. A list of names and addresses of adjoining property owners. (8) In acting upon such applications, the planning commission and the county board of supervisors shall consider all relevant factors specified in other sections of this ordinance and: 1. The danger to life and property due to increased flood heights or velocities caused by encroachments. No special use shall be granted for any proposed use, development, or activity within the floodway that will cause any increase in flood levels during the 100- year flood. 2. The danger that materials may be swept on to other lands or downstream to the injury of others. 3. The proposed water supply and sanitation systems and the ability of these systems to prevent disease, contamination, and unsanitary conditions. 4. The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the individual owners. 5. The importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the county. 6. The requirements of the facility for a waterfront location. 7. The availability of alternative locations not subject to flooding for the proposed use. 8. The compatibility of the proposed use with existing development and development anticipated in the foreseeable future. 9. The relationship of the proposed use to the community plan and floodplain management program for the county. 10. The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles. 11. Such other factors which are relevant to the purpose of this Section. (Ord. No. 042799-11, ~ 1f., 4-27-99) Sec. 30-74-11. Variances. (A) The board of zoning appeals may consider variances to the requirements of this section, under the following guidelines and conditions: 1. Variances may not be considered within any floodway if any increase in flood levels during the 1 DO-year flood would result. 2. Variance requests may be granted for the reconstruction, rehabilitation, or restoration of structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places or a State Inventory of Historic Places without regard to the procedures set forth in this section. 3. Variances may be considered for new construction and substantial improvements to be erected on a lot contiguous and surrounded by lots with existing structures constructed below the 1 DO-year flood level using the guidelines set forth in Section 30- 74-10(8) above. 5 Section 30-74 FO Floodplain Overlay District - 1st Revision - 070907 (B) The board of zoning appeals may refer any application and accompanying documentation pertaining to any request for a variance to any engineer or other qualified person or agency for technical assistance in evaluating the proposed project in relation to flood heights and velocities, and the adequacy of the plans for protection and other related matters. Variances shall only be issued after the board of zoning appeals has determined that the granting of such will not result in: 1. Unacceptable or prohibited increases in flood heights; 2. Additional threats to public safety; 3. Extraordinary public expense; 4. Creation of nuisances; 5. Fraud or victimization of the public; or, 6. Conflict with local laws or ordinances. Variances shall only be issued after the board of zoning appeals has determined that the variance will be the minimum relief to any hardship. (C) The board of zoning appeals shall notify the applicant for a variance, in writing, that the issuance of a variance to construct a structure below the 1 DO-year flood elevation (a) increases the risks to life and property, and (b) will result in increased premium rates for flood insurance. A record of the above notification as well as all variance actions, including justification for their issuance, shall be maintained and any variances which are issued shall be noted in the annual report submitted to the Federal Insurance Adm inistration. Sec. 30-74-12. Existing Structures in Floodplain Areas. (A) A structure or use of a structure or premises which lawfully existed before the enactment of these provisions, but which is not in conformity with these provisions may be continued subject to the following conditions: 1. Existing structures and/or uses located in the floodway shall not be expanded or enlarged (unless the effect of the proposed expansion or enlargement on flood heights is fully offset by accompanying improvements). 2. Any modification, alteration, repair, reconstruction, or improvement of any kind to a structure and/or use located in any floodplain area to an extent or amount of fifty (50) percent or more of its market value, shall be undertaken only in full compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. (Ord. No. 92695-18, S 1, 9-26-95) Sec. 30-74-13. Liability. (A) The degree of flood protection sought by the provisions of this section is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on acceptable engineering methods of study. Larger floods may occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by manmade or natural causes, such as ice jams and bridge openings restricted by debris. This section does not imply that areas outside floodplain areas, or that land uses permitted within such areas, will be free from flooding or flood damages. (B) This ordinance shall not create liability on the part of Roanoke County or any officers or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this ordinance or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder. 6 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 28,2007 ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 30-74. (FO) FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT. WHEREAS, public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice support an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Roanoke to modify the floodplain overlay district requirements; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this amendment on August 7, 2007; and, WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors held first reading of this ordinance on August 14, 2007, and second reading and public hearing on August 28, 2007; and, 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. BE IT ORDAINDED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That Section 30-74 Floodplain Overlay District be amended to read and provide as follows: Sec. 30-74-1. Purpose. (A) The purpose of these floodplain provisions is to prevent the following hazards: 1. The loss of life and property; 2. The creation of health and safety hazards; 3. The disruption of commerce and governmental services; 4. The extraordinary and unnecessary expenditure of public funds for flood protection and relief; and, 5. The impairment of the tax base. (B) These provisions are designed to accomplish the above purposes by: 1. Regulating uses, activities, and development which, acting alone or in combination with other existing or future uses, activities, and development, will cause unacceptable increases in flood heights, velocities, and frequencies; 2. Restricting or prohibiting certain uses, activities, and development from locating within areas subject to flooding; 3. Requiring all those uses, activities, and developments that do occur in flood-prone areas to be protected and/or flood proofed against flooding and flood damage; 4. Protecting individuals from buying lands and structures which are unsuited for intended purposes because of flood hazards. Sec. 30-74-2. Applicability and Administration. (A) These provisions shall apply to all lands within the jurisdiction of Roanoke County and identified as being within a floodplain, as stipulated in this section. (8) These provisions shall supersede any regulations currently in effect in floodplain areas. Where conflict exists between these provisions and those of any underlying zoning district, the more restrictive provisions shall apply. (C) In the event any provision concerning a floodplain area is declared inapplicable as a result of any legislative or administrative actions or judicial discretion, the basic underlying zoning district provisions shall remain applicable. Sec. 30-74-3. Compliance. (A) No land shall hereafter be developed and no structure shall be located, relocated, constructed, enlarged, or structurally altered except in full compliance with the terms and provisions of this section and any other applicable ordinances and regulations which apply to uses within the jurisdiction of this section. Sec. 30-74-4. Delineation of Areas. (A) The various floodplain areas shall include areas subject to inundation by waters of the 100- year flood. The primary basis for the delineation of these areas shall be the Flood Insurance Study for Roanoke County prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, dated Febru::uy 1,2005 September 28, 2007, as amended. These areas are more specifically defined as follows: 1. The Floodway is delineated for purposes of this section using the criteria that a certain area within the floodplain must be capable of carrying the waters of the 1 DO-year flood without increasing the water surface elevation of that flood more than one foot at any point. These Floodways are specifically defined in Table 4 of the above referenced Flood Insurance Study and shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map accompanying that study. 2. The Flood-Fringe shall be that area of the 1 DO-year floodplain not included in the Floodway. The basis for the outermost boundary of the Flood-Fringe shall be the 1 DO-year flood elevations contained in the flood profiles of the above referenced Flood Insurance Study and as shown on the Flood Insurance Rat~ Map accom~anyin~the stU?Y, 3.T~e.S~e~i~lii;t5Io()dp/~{,,'~~~m~.~jthos~a~~a$dden~~i~d!a~;~1jlJ.IE~C{"" n the maps accomka'ny,p#:;?~h;e.:F/c)g~",ns:urart~(J,Stu~Y;~ tor .~hf~ff,i;ori~;l;l1u~<<r," ' i ~:year flood elevations have~been' pro.vii1~d but 'iif V(Hich;no,t7qpdv'/a}fh~$l)eeri':d~AH tec1 ~ 4. The Approximated Floodplain shall be those floodplain areas shown on the flood insurance rate map for which no detailed flood profiles or elevations are provided, and all other floodplain areas where the drainage area is greater than 100 acres. Where the specific 100-year flood elevation cannot be determined for this area using other sources of data such the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Floodplain Information Reports, U.S. Geological Survey Flood Prone Quadrangles, etc., then the applicant for the proposed use, development and/or activity shall 2 determine this elevation in accordance with hydrologic and hydraulic engineering techniques. Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses shall be undertaken only by professional engineers or others of demonstrated qualifications, who shall certify that the technical methods used correctly reflect currently accepted technical concepts. Calculations for the design flood shall be related to existing land use and potential development under existing zoning. Studies, analyses, computations, etc., shall be submitted in sufficient detail to allow a thorough review by the director of community development. (Ord. No. 92893-18, ~ 1, 9-28-93; Ord. No. 42694-12, ~ 10, 4-26-94; Ord. No. 92695-18, ~ 1, 9- 26-95; Ord. No. 042799-11, ~ 1c., 4-27-99; Ord. No. 012505-4, ~ 1,1-25-05) Sec. 30-74-5. Creation of Overlay. (A) The floodplain areas described above shall be an overlay to the existing underlying zoning districts as shown on the Official Zoning Map, and as such, the provisions for the floodplain areas shall serve as a supplement to the underlying zoning district provisions. (B) The boundaries of the floodplain areas are established as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map which is declared to be part of this chapter and which shall be kept on file in the office of the administrator. (Ord. No. 92893-18, ~ 1, 9-28-93) Sec. 30-74-6. Floodplain Boundary Changes and Interpretation. (A) The delineation of any of the floodplain areas may be revised by the board of supervisors where natural or man made changes have occurred and/or made detailed studies conducted or undertaken by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or other qualified agency, or an individual documents the need for such change. However, prior to any such change, approval must be obtained from the Federal Insurance Administration. (B) Initial interpretations of the boundaries of the floodplain areas shall be made by the administrator. Should a dispute arise concerning the boundaries of any of the floodplain areas, the board of zoning appeals shall make the necessary determination. The person questioning or contesting the location of the floodplain area boundary shall be given an opportunity to present his case to the board of zoning appeals and to submit technical evidence. Procedures for such appeals shall be as outlined in Section30-24 of this ordinance. Sec. 30-74-7. Floodplain Area Provisions, Generally. (A) All uses, activities, and development occurring within any floodplain area shall be undertaken only upon the issuance of a zoning permit. Such development shall be undertaken only in strict compliance with the provisions of this section and with all other applicable codes and ordinances such as the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Roanoke County Subdivision Ordinance. Prior to the issuance of any such permit, the administrator shall require all applications to include compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. (B) Under no circumstances shall any use, activity, and/or development adversely affect the capacity of the channels or floodways or any watercourse, drainage ditch, or any other drainage facility or system. Prior to any proposed alteration or relocation of any channels or floodways of any watercourse, stream, etc., within Roanoke County, approval shall be obtained from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water. Further, notification of the proposal shall be given to all affected adjacent jurisdictions. Copies of such notification shall be forwarded to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water, the State Department of Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Federal Insurance Administration. 3 (C) The lowest floor elevation of any new residential structure constructed within a floodplain area shall be at least two (2) feet above base flood elevation. The lowest floor elevation of any new non-residential structure constructed within a floodplain area shall be at least one (1) foot above base flood elevation, unless such structure is flood proofed. In addition, no existing structure shall be modified, expanded or enlarged unless the new construction complies with this standard. (D) All applications for development in the floodplain district and all building permits issued for the floodplain shall incorporate the following information: 1. For structures to be elevated, the elevation of the lowest floor (including basement). 2. For structures to be flood proofed (nonresidential only), the elevation to which the structure will be floodproofed. 3. The elevation of the one hundred-year flood. 4. Topographic information showing existing and proposed ground elevations. (E) For all new subdivisions which adjoin or include floodplain areas identified in the flood insurance study, the base flood elevation shall be shown on the final record plat. (F) All recreational vehicles located in a FEMA designated floodplain shall either: 1. Be on site for fewer than one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days, be fully licensed and inspected, and ready for highway use; or 2. Meet the minimum requirements for placement and the elevation and anchoring requirements for manufactured homes as contained in the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. A recreational vehicle is ready for highway use if it is on its wheels or jacking system, is attached to the site only be quick disconnect type utilities and security devices, and has no permanently attached additions. (Ord. No. 42694-12, ~ 11, 4-26-94; Ord. No. 92695, ~ 1, 9-26-95) Sec. 30-74-8. Floodway Development Regulations. (A) I n the floodway no development shall be permitted except where the effect of such development on flood heights is fully offset by accompanying improvements which have been approved by all appropriate authorities as required above. (B) The placement of any manufactured home, except in an existing manufactured home park within the floodway is specifically prohibited. (C) In the floodway, the following uses, types and activities are permitted provided that (1) they are in compliance with the provisions of the underlying zoning district, (2) are not prohibited by any other ordinance and (3) no specific land use requires any type of structure, fill, or storage of materials and equipment: 1. Agricultural 2. Public Parks and Recreational Areas 3. Outdoor Sports and Recreation 4. Golf Courses 5. Accessory residential uses such as yard areas, gardens, play areas, and loading areas. 6. Accessory industrial and commercial uses such as yard areas, parking and loading areas, airport landing strips, etc. (D) The following uses and activities may be permitted by Special Use pursuant to Section 30- 19 of this ordinance provided that they are in compliance with the provisions of the underlying zoning district and are not prohibited by this or any other ordinance: 1. Structures (except for manufactured homes) accessory to the uses and activities by right, above. 2. Certain utilities and public facilities and improvements such as pipe lines, water and sewage treatment plants, and other similar or related uses. 3. Water-related uses and activities such as marinas, docks, wharves, piers, etc. 4 4. Extraction of sand, gravel, and other materials (where no increase in level of flooding or velocity is caused thereby). 5. Storage of materials and equipment provided that they are not buoyant, flammable or explosive, and are not subject to major damage by flooding, or provided that such material and equipment is firmly anchored to prevent flotation or movement, and/or can be readily removed from the area within the time available after flood warning. 6. Other similar uses and activities provided they cause no increase in flood heights and/or velocities. All uses, activities, and structural development, shall be undertaken in strict compliance with the flood-proofing provisions contained in all other applicable codes and ordinances. Sec. 30-74-9. Flood-Fringe/Spe~iaIFloddpllJin and Approximated Floodplain Development Regulations. (A) In the flood-fringe;~pecl'atlloQdplCliQ and approximated floodplain the development and/or use of land shall be permitted in accordance with the regulations of the underlying zoning district provided that all such uses, activities, and/or development shall be undertaken in strict compliance with the flood proofing and related provisions contained in the Virginia Uniform Statewide Buil9inggodeandall ot~er applicable codes and ordinances. However, in the.;sp.~'ii,al~fl9q(iplii(,., and the approximated floodplain areas the applicant and/or developer shall evaluate the effects of the proposed development and/or use of land on the floodplain with current hydrologic and hydraulic engineering techniques. The applicant and/or developer shall submit studies, analysis, computations, etc. to show the delineation of a floodway based on the requirement that all existing and future development not increase the 100-year flood elevation more than one (1) foot at any point. The engineering principle, equal reduction of conveyance, shall be used to make the determination of increased flood height. Sec. 30-74-10. Procedures for Special Uses in Floodways. (A) Any use listed as permitted with a special use in a floodway shall be allowed only after application to the county board of supervisors. All such applications shall be reviewed pursuant to the procedures outlined in section 30-19 of this ordinance. In addition to information required by section 30-19, all such application shall include the following: 1. Plans in triplicate drawn to scale not less than 1" to 100' horizontally showing the location, dimensions, and contours (at five-foot intervals) of the lot, existing and proposed structures, fill, storage areas, water supply, sanitary facilities, and relationship of the f100dway to the proposal. 2. A typical valley cross-section as necessary to adequately show the channel of the stream, elevation of land areas adjoining each side of the channel, cross-sectional areas to be occupied by the proposed development, and 1 DO-year flood elevation. 3. A profile showing the slope of the bottom of the channel or flow line of the stream. 4. A summary report, prepared by professional engineers or others of demonstrated qualifications, evaluating the proposed project in relation to flood heights and velocities; the seriousness of flood damage to the use; and other pertinent technical matters. 5. A list of names and addresses of adjoining property owners. (B) In acting upon such applications, the planning commission and the county board of supervisors shall consider all relevant factors specified in other sections of this ordinance and: 1. The danger to life and property due to increased flood heights or velocities caused by encroachments. No special use shall be granted for any proposed use, development, or activity within the floodway that will cause any increase in flood levels during the 1 DO-year flood. 2. The danger that materials may be swept on to other lands or downstream to the injury of others. 5 3. The proposed water supply and sanitation systems and the ability of these systems to prevent disease, contamination, and unsanitary conditions. 4. The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the individual owners. 5. The importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the county. 6. The requirements of the facility for a waterfront location. 7. The availability of alternative locations not subject to flooding for the proposed use. 8. The compatibility of the proposed use with existing development and development anticipated in the foreseeable future. 9. The relationship of the proposed use to the community plan and floodplain management program for the county. 10. The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles. 11. Such other factors which are relevant to the purpose of this Section. (Ord. No. 042799-11, S 1f., 4-27-99) Sec. 30-74-11. Variances. (A) The board of zoning appeals may consider variances to the requirements of this section, under the following guidelines and conditions: 1. Variances may not be considered within any floodway if any increase in flood levels during the 1 DO-year flood would result. 2. Variance requests may be granted for the reconstruction, rehabilitation, or restoration of structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places or a State Inventory of Historic Places without regard to the procedures set forth in this section. 3. Variances may be considered for new construction and substantial improvements to be erected on a lot contiguous and surrounded by lots with existing structures constructed below the 100-year flood level using the guidelines set forth in Section 30-74-10(8) above. (B) The board of zoning appeals may refer any application and accompanying documentation pertaining to any request for a variance to any engineer or other qualified person or agency for technical assistance in evaluating the proposed project in relation to flood heights and velocities, and the adequacy of the plans for protection and other related matters. Variances shall only be issued after the board of zoning appeals has determined that the granting of such will not result m: 1. Unacceptable or prohibited increases in flood heights; 2. Additional threats to public safety; 3. Extraordinary public expense; 4. Creation of nuisances; 5. Fraud or victimization of the public; or, 6. Conflict with local laws or ordinances. Variances shall only be issued after the board of zoning appeals has determined that the variance will be the minimum relief to any hardship. (C) The board of zoning appeals shall notify the applicant for a variance, in writing, that the issuance of a variance to construct a structure below the 1 OO-year flood elevation (a) increases the risks to life and property, and (b) will result in increased premium rates for flood insurance. A record of the above notification as well as all variance actions, including justification for their issuance, shall be maintained and any variances which are issued shall be noted in the annual report submitted to the Federal Insurance Administration. Sec. 30-74-12. Existing Structures in Floodplain Areas. 6 (A) A structure or use of a structure or premises which lawfully existed before the enactment of these provisions, but which is not in conformity with these provisions may be continued subject to the following conditions: 1. Existing structures and/or uses located in the floodway shall not be expanded or enlarged (unless the effect of the proposed expansion or enlargement on flood heights is fully offset by accompanying improvements). 2. Any modification, alteration, repair, reconstruction, or improvement of any kind to a structure and/or use located in any floodplain area to an extent or amount of fifty (50) percent or more of its market value, shall be undertaken only in full compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. (Ord. No. 92695-18, 9 1, 9-26-95) Sec. 30-74-13. Liability. (A) The degree of flood protection sought by the proVIsions of this section is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on acceptable engineering methods of study. Larger floods may occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by manmade or natural causes, such as ice jams and bridge openings restricted by debris. This section does not imply that areas outside floodplain areas, or that land uses permitted within such areas, will be free from flooding or flood damages. (B) This ordinance shall not create liability on the part of Roanoke County or any officers or employee thereof for any flood damages that result from reliance on this ordinance or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder. 2. That this ordinance shall be in effect from and after its adoption. 7