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4/8/2008 - Regular
/aOAN~ /~ z .o 283 r Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Agenda April 8, 2008 NOTE: At 12:00 Noon, the Board of Supervisors is scheduled to drive by Gander Mountain, Center for Research and Technology (CRT), and tour the Western Virginia Regional Jail site. The tour will begin at the Roanoke County Administration Center, 5204 Bernard Drive. Good afternoon and welcome to our meeting for April 8, 2008. 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 Thursday at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday 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)112-2005 at least 48 hours in advance. A. OPENING CEREMONIES (3:00 p.m.) 1. Roll Call 2. Invocation: Reverend James Terry Penn Forest Christian Church 3. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag B. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD T0, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS C. PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS 1. Proclamation declaring April 13 through 19, 2008, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Roanoke County 2. Resolution of conq~ratulations to the United States Army Reserve on the occasion of its 1001 anniversary 3. Introduction of William (Bill) J. Greeves, Jr., Director, Information Technology 1 D. BRIEFINGS E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Request to approve the health insurance plan and rates for County and Schools for fiscal year 2008-2009. (Rebecca E. Owens, Director of Finance) 2. Request to approve the dental insurance plan and rates for County and Schools for fiscal year 2008-2009. (Rebecca E. Owens, Director of Finance) 3. Request to approve the budget of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA) for the fiscal year 2008-2009. (Diane D. Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer; Daniel Miles, Chief Executive Officer, RVRA) F. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 1. First reading of an ordinance amending the Roanoke County Code by the adoption of various amendments to the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance. (Philip Thompson, Deputy Director of Planning) 2. First reading of an ordinance amending Section 20-25 "Supplemental Collection Service" of Chapter 20 "Solid Waste" of the Roanoke County Code to provide for administrative regulations as part of the County's elimination of decals. (Anne Marie Green, Director, General Services) G. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES H. APPOINTMENTS CONSENT AGENDA ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE RESOLUTION IN THE FORM OR FORMS LISTED BELOW. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. 1. Approval of minutes -February 26, 2008, and March 25, 2008 J. REQUESTS FOR WORK SESSIONS K. REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS 2 L. CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS M. REPORTS 1. General Fund Unappropriated Balance 2. Capital Reserves 3. Reserve for Board Contingency 4. Telecommunications Tax Comparison Report 5. Statement of the Treasurer's Accountability per Investment and Portfolio Policy as of March 31, 2008 N. REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS 1. Joseph P. McNamara 2. Charlotte A. Moore 3. Joseph B. "Butch" Church 4. Michael W. Altizer 5. Richard C. Flora O. CLOSED MEETING P. WORK SESSIONS (Training room - 4t" Floor) approximately 4:30 p.m. 1. Budget presentation from the Social Services Department. (Betty McCrary, Director, Social Services) 2. Work session on recruitment and selection process for committees, commissions, and boards. (Paul Mahoney, County Attorney; Joel Shelton, Assistant to the County Administrator) 3. Work session to discuss an unsolicited proposal for the replacement of Glenvar Library under the Public Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act (PPEA). (Diane Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer; Elmer Hodge, County Administrator) 3 Q. RECESS (approximately 5:30 p.m.) R. WORK SESSIONS CONTINUED (Training room - 4t" Floor) approximately 6:00 p.m. 1. Work session to review the status of the Slate Hill development. (Arnold Covey, Director of Community Development) 2. Work session to receive information concerning the American Electric Power (AEP) 138 kV electric transmission line projects in the Catawba and Cave Spring Magisterial Districts. (Paul Mahoney, County Attorney) 3. Work session with the Planning Commission to review the Mount Pleasant Community Plan. (Philip Thompson, Deputy Director of Planning) S. CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION T. ADJOURNMENT 4 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: April 8, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: Proclamation declaring April 13 through 19, 2008, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the County of Roanoke APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge ~ / ' ~~" County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: The Emergency Communications Center has requested that the Board proclaim the week of April 13 through 19, 2008, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the County of Roanoke. Chief Information Officer Elaine Carver, Chief Commi~inications Officer Pat Shumate, and several dispatchers will attend the meeting to accept the proclamation. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008 PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 13 THROUGH 19, 2008, AS NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMIINICATORS WEEK IN 'fHE COUNTY OF ROANOKE WHEREAS, the week of April 13 through 19, 2008, has been declared "National Public Safety Telecommur~icators Week" by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the President of the United States issued a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and WHEREAS, problems of crime, fire and other disasters touch and affect all segments of our society, and if unabated, can undermine and erode both moral and economic strengths of our community; and WHEREAS, men and women are engaged in the operation of emergency response systems for the County of Roanoke; and WHEREAS, these individuals are responsible for responding to stressful telephone calls from the general public for police, fire, and emergency medical assistance, and for calmly and professionally dispatching appropriate assistance to help save the lives and property of our citizens; and WHEREAS, our telecommunications personnel daily serve the public in countless ways without the recognition by the beneficiaries of their services. 1 NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors do hereby proclaim the week of April 13 through 19, 2008 as "NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK" and call upon the citizens of the County of Roanoke to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 2 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. C - a AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: April 8, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: Resolution of congratulations to the United States Army Reserve on the occasion o~F its 100t" anniversary APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge ~-~-~~ ~~ ~"'~~ County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: Michael Kavanaugh, United States Army Reserve Ambassador for Virginia, has requested that the Board adopt a resolution of congratulations on the occasion of the 100t" anniversary of the Army Reserve. Ambassador Kavanaugh has requested adoption of similar resolutions by the neighboring localities and these resolutions will be displayed in Washington during the anniversary celebration. Ambassador Kavanaugh advises that the following representatives are expected to attend the meeting: Major General James Archer, Commanding General, 95t" Division Lieutenant Colonel Beth Porterfield, Commander, U. S. Army. Beckley Recruiting Battalion Captain Christopher Orlowski, Commander, Blacksburg Recruiting Company Sergeant First Class Patrick Walker, Commander, Roanoke Recruiting Station STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board adopt the attached resolution of congratulations and express their appreciation to the men and women of 'the United States Army Reserve for their 100 years of service to the country. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008 RESOLUTION OF CONGRATIILATIONS TO THE UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100T" ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, the United States Army Reserve's mission is to provide trained and ready soldiers and units with the critical combat service and support capabilities necessary to protect the nation during peacetime, during any contingency and in war; and WHEREAS, the Army Reserve is a key element in the United States Army's multi-component force, training with active and National Guard units to ensure that all three components work as afully-integrated team; and WHEREAS, a reserve force was established on April 23, 1908, when the Congress of the United States created the Medical Reserve Corps so that a group of medical officers could be called to active duty in the event of a national emergency; and WHEREAS, today, that reserve force which was founded with 360 doctors is known as the United States Army Reserve, which is a specialized force of over one million "Warrior-Citizens of America"; and WHEREAS, more than 160,000 Army Reserve soldiers served on active duty during World War I, and more than 200,000 Army Reserve soldiers were serving their country on active duty on every front by the end of World War II; and WHEREAS, the brave and dedicated soldiers of the Army Reserve serve on the front lines of 'the First war of ~Ihe 21St Century as operations continue in both Iraq and Afghanistan; and 1 WHEREAS, commands throughout the Army Reserve will host events in 2008 to celebrate its illustrious birthday and demonstrate "100 Years of Army Strong". NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, offers its congratulations to the United States Army Reserve on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors expresses its gratitude and deepest appreciation for the outstanding service provided by the United States Army Reserve. 2 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. ~` 3 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: April 8, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: Introduction of William (Bill) J. Greeves, Jr., Director, Information Tect-inology APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge ~ f ~¢~~~- County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: Elaine Carver, Chief Information Officer, will be present to introduce Bill Greeves who was recently f sired as the Director of Information Technology for the County. ACTION NO. ITEM NO. ~- ~ AT A REGULAR MEE"PING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: April 8, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: Request to approve the health insurance plan and rates forthe County and Schools for fiscal year 2008-2009 SUBMITTED BY: Rebecca Owens Director of Finance APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge C~-~~- County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: BACKGROUND: The County of Roanoke and Roanoke Cow"inty Public Schools participate in a joint health insurance program for eligible employees. The Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA), the Western Virginia Water Authority (WVWA), and the Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority (WVRJA) also participate in our plan. This medical plan is self-funded with reinsurance coverage to protect the financial risk assumed. Under the current contract, reinsurance is composed of two elements: specific and aggregate stop loss. The specific stop loss threshold is $200,000. Specific reinsurance protects the plan from any catastrophic claims paid on a member during the plan year. "fhe aggregate limit of 110 percent protects the total financial liability assumed for the plan at 10 percent above "expected" claims level. The plan purchase administrative services, access to the network physicians and facilities, and claims administration from Anthem. SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: The initial renewal proposed by Anthem requested a 3.9 percent increase for fiscal year 2008-2009. Subsequently, this increase was negotiated down to an overall increase of 3.47 percent with no benefit design changes. This increase compares favorably to national and regional medical plan trends of 10 percent to 12 percent. Since the plan is self-funded, the actual claims paid on the program are used to establish rates for the County, Schools, RVRA, WVWA, and WVRJA as well as en-iployee contributions. During this past year three primary cost drivers were identified: • Prescription drug expenses in our group have increased by 14.6 percent and are increasing faster than the national norm (less than 10%). Drug claims for prescriptions made up almost 22 percent of the total claims expenses of the program. • Medical and pharmacy claim payments increased 4.3 percent. The group experienced 40 members with claims in excess of $50,000 and two claimants who exceeded the $200,000 Specific Stop Loss Limit. • "fhe final cost driver influencing the rate increase is the retiree population (291 school rekirees and 252 county retirees). Retirees under age 65 have a projected yearly cost wriich is almost two times nigher than the average annual cost of an active employee. These pre-65 retirees comprise 78 percent of the retirees covered in our plan. Medicare eligible retirees are also contributing to the expense of the plan, especially to the pharmacy program. On March 17, 2008 Finance, Human Resources, and employee representatives for the County, Schools, RVRA, WVWA, and WVRJA met to review the renewal and discuss recommendations for the 2008-2009 plan year. No benefit design changes were recommended, however adopting Legislation HB 1622 was recommended. This legislation changes the plan's eligibility criteria and requires coverage under a health insurance policy for a dependent child who is enrolled as a full time student to continue in force for up to twelve months from the date the child ceases to be a full time student if the child is unable to continue as a full time student due to a medical condition. The committee also reviewed the contribution rates charged to employees and retirees. For the past several years, employees have requested that an additional rate tier for en~iployee and spouse be added to the plan. We evaluated tl~iis request and recommend this change be implemented effective July 1, 2008. The family plan rates were adjusted accordingly to allow for this additional tier. We will continue to review the experience of all groups and evaluate the adequacy of rates charged to employees and retirees. In addition, Anthem will honor their commitment to wellness and will partner with the County and Schools again next year and provide funding of $50,000 for wellness efforts coordinated with Anthem. The committee also discussed the retiree medical program, eligibility requirements, plan design, and County/Schools' contributions. This was especially important to review in light of the upcoming GASB 45 reporting standards whereby public employers will be required to recognize the ultimate financial liability of employee's postretirement medical and dental plan costs. The Retiree Health Insurance Focus Group has been meeking since December 2007. Meetings with the employees and retirees are scheduled for the weeks of April 7 and 14 to review recommendations. Staff will present recommended changes to the Board at a work session tentatively scheduled for April 22, 2008. Retirees will remain under the County's plan until recommended changes are approved by the Board. We anticipate this date to be January 1, 2009. FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact of the renewal will be included in the 2008-2009 budget process. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the attached healtl-i insurance rates, with Anthem, for fiscal year 2008-2009. Roanoke County and Roanoke County Schools Attachment A Health Insurance Renewal Rates 2008-2009 PPO Plan Desi n Increase Monthly County Employee Employee for Premium Benefit Rate Pas Em to ee Current 2007-2008 Subscriber Onl 448.72 401.04 47.68 10.63% Subscriber + 1 minor 633.44 413.00 220.44 34.80% Famil 1039.20 633.00 406.20 39.09% Married School & Count Cou le 1039.20 815.78 223.42 21.50% Renewal 2008-2009 PPO Plan Desian Subscriber Onl 464.30 414.96 49.34 10.63% $ 1.66 Subscriber + 1 minor 655.42 427.34 228.08 34.80% $ 7.64 Em to ee + S ouse 951.80 590.60 361.20 37.95% n/a Famil 1114.48 688.50 425.98 38.22% $ 19.78 Married School & Count Cou le 1114.48 874.86 239.62 21.50% $ 16.20 Current Membershi County Schools Subscriber Onl 501 1115 Subscriber + minor 62 110 Em to ee + S ouse 66 131 Famil 183 380 Medicare Carve Out 200 256 Total Members 1012 1992 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: AGENDA ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: April 8, 2008 Request to approve the dental insurance plan and rates for County and Schools for fiscal year 2008-2009 Rebecca Owens Director of Finance Elmer C. Hodge County Administrator ^~~ COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: ~~~ SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: "fhe County of Roanoke and Roanoke County Public Schools participate in the joint purchase of dental coverage for their eligible employees and retirees through the Roanoke Valley Regional Health Care Consortium. Since December 31, 2007 marks the end of a five year contract with Delta Dental, a request for proposal was prepared for the 2008-2009 renewal. Five Proposals were received and evaluated. Carriers submitting bids included Anthem; Delta Dental (the incumbent carrier for the consortium); Shenandoah; Standard; and United Concordia. Based on the bids submitted, follow up negotiations, references, and evaluations of each finalist, the committee unanimously agreed that Delta Dental should be awarded the contract with an effective date of January 1, 2008. Delta Dental presented a proposal fora 2 percent increase for fiscal year 2008-2009 and rate guarantees of a 5 percent capped increased for 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. The agreement is for three years with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. Since the dental plan is on a calendar year basis, a blended rate is calculated for the employee rate each year in order to avoid changing the rates in the middle of the year. Dental rates for employees are brought forward to the Board during the spring for approval. Retirees pay a prernium that is based on their experience in the dental plan. The dental rates will need to be increased for 2008-2009 as outlined on Attachment A and would be effective July 1, 2008. FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact of the renewal will increase the County budget $15,000, and the School budget $25,000. These increases are included in the draft 2008-2009 budgets of the County and Schools. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recorrimends approving the dental insurance plan and rates for fiscal year 2008-2009. Roanoke County and Roanoke County Schools Dental Insurance Renewal Rates 2008-2009 Employees: Current 2007-08 Attachment A Subscriber On{ 24.56 17.82 6.74 27.44% 36.38 Subscriber + 1 39.96 21.16 18.80 47.05% 59.44 Famil 69.16 29.62 39.54 57.17% 103.50 Married School & Count Cou le 69.16 47.40 21.76 31.47% n/a Renewal 2008-09 Subscriber Onl 25.06 18.18 6.88 27.45% $ 0.14 37.12 Subscriber + 1 40.76 21.58 19.18 47.06% $ 0.38 60.64 Famil 70.54 30.20 40.34 57.19% $ 0.80 105.58 Married School & Count Cou le 70.54 48.34 22.20 31.47% $ 0.43 n/a (Current Membership I I Retiree Membership I Subscriber Onl 450 907 64 279 Subscriber + 1 166 354 26 145 Famil 226 467 11 5 Total Members 842 1728 101 429 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. ~- 3 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: April 8, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: Request to approve the budget of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA) for the fiscal year 2008-2009 SUBMITTED BY: Diane D. Hyatt Chief Financial Office Daniel Miles CEO, Roanoke Valley Resource Authority APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge ~-~ ~ ,~ ~ ~~'~~-!~ County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: On March 26, 2008, the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA) adopted an operating budget for the fiscal year 2008-2009. As specified in the RVRA's Members Use Agreement, the Charter Merriber Users must now approve this budget before it can be placed in effect. In a letter dated March 26, 2008, the Chief Executive Officer of the RVRA submitted the attached approved budget for consideration by the Charter Member Users. The budget totals $9,949,615 and represents a slight increase of 6.4 percent From the current 2007- 2008 budget. A significant portion of this increase is due to an increase in the annual deposit into the Closure Reserve Fund, and the creation of a new reserve to fund maintenance and irriprovements to the facilities. In addition, the budget includes funds to staff (1 employee), procure, and construct a permanent household hazardous waste facility during the coming fiscal year with a proposed opening date of July 1, 2009. This budget includes a 4 percent salary increase. The RVRA Board will revisit the actual salary increase prior to implementation to take into account the salary increases given by the Charter Member Users. The tipping fee for Charter Members will remain at $45 per ton, and the tipping fee for corrimercial users will remain at $55 per ton. The budget utilizes $1,289,635 of the General Surplus Fund to balance the budget. The General Surplus Fund currently has a balance of $5,049,542, which is $4,789,542 more than is currently needed. The use of $1,289,635 in the 2008-2009 budget is intentional in order to bring the reserve down to a more reasonable level. The use of General Si.irplus Fund balance is planned through the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Daniel Miles, Chief Executive Officer of the RVRA, will be at the meeting to present the budget request. FISCAL IMPACT: The Roanoke Valley Resource Authority budget will impact the County in several ways: 1. Tipping fees for Charter Members will remain the same. 2. The County will continue to receive a municipality fee of $300,000 annually for the Resource Authority to compensate for the siting of the landfill within the County. The City of Roanoke also continues to receive a municipality fee of $100,000 to compensate for the siting of the Transfer Station. 3. The County will receive payment from the RVRA of $49,500 during FY 2008-2009 for providing accounting services. All of the above fiscal impacts are included in the FY 2008-2009 proposed County budget. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adopting the attached resolution approving the operating budget of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority for the fiscal year 2008-2009. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER, ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ROANOKE VALLEY RESOURCE AUTHORITY BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 WHEREAS, Section 5.9 of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Members Use Agreement provides that the Authority shall prepare and submit its operating budget for the forthcoming fiscal year to the Board of Supervisors of the County, the City Council of the City of Roanoke, and the Town Council of the Town of Vinton; and WHEREAS, by report dated March 26, 2008, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Clerk of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority has submitted a request that the County approve the FY 2008-2009 budget of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia that the FY 2008-2009 budget for the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority as set forth in the March 26, 2008, report of the Authority Chief Executive Officer, a copy of which is incorporated by reference herein, is hereby APPROVED, and the County Administrator and the Clerk are authorized to execute and attest, respectively, on behalf of the County, any documentation, in form approved by the County Attorney, necessary to evidence said approval. ~ <. ~~ r~ 1 y ~; f r r ~~ ic,. ~`~ ~'~`-~ ROANOKE VALLEY RESOURCE AUTHORI'TI' March 2b, 2008 Mr. )/Imer C. Hodge, County Administrator County of Roanoke P.O. Box 29800 Roanoke, VA 24018-0798 ,C/~~.~ Dear 11 r. dge: On March 26, 2008, the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority approved its 2008/2009 annual budget. The balanced budget totals $9,949,615 and represents an increase of 6.4% from the current 2007/2008 Budget with no increases in our tipping fee rates. The Resource Authority strives to provide the most cost-effective solid waste disposal services possible in a fiscally and enviromnentallyresponsible manner while maintaining our contractual obligations and high quality service to the Roanoke Valley. This budget is a reflection of those efforts and includes the Authority's plans to staff, procure, and construct a permanent household hazardous waste facility during this coming fiscal year to better serve the residents of our member communities with a pxoposed start-up date of July 1, 2009. In accordance with our "Member Use Agreement," the Authority's 2008/2009 annual budget has been submitted to the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors with a request for the County Board of Supervisors' approval. It is my understanding Ms. Riley has scheduled this item to be on the Board of Supervisors' agenda for the 7:00 p.m. session on April 8th. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the Authority's budget or if you would. like to meet with me to discuss this issue prior to addressing the Board of Supervisors. The Resource Authority is committed to serving the residents and businesses of the County of Roanoke as a Charter Member and we look forward to continued success. Sincerel Daniel D. Miles, P.E. Chief Executive Officer Attachment 1020 Hollins Road, NE Roanoke, Virginia 24012-8011 (540) 857-5050 tax (540) 857-5056 Web Site: www.rvra.net Roanoke Valley Resource Authority ~ ~~ REVENUE Zoos-2oo9 Disposal Fees $ 7,956,260 Interest Income $ 657,720 Transfer from General Surplus $ 1,289,635 Sale of Recyclable Material $ 22,000 Miscellaneous $ 24,000 Transfer - Rutrough Road $ - Total $ 9,949,615 EXPENSES Personnel $ 1,711,620 Operating $ 3,648,056 Capital $ 120,000 Transfer to Reserves $ 1,710,000 Debt Service $ 2,759,939 Total $ 9,949,615 DISPOSAL FEES Municipal Per Ton $45 Private Per Ton $55 2008-2009 BUDGET 1 Roanoke Valley Resource Authority ~ ~~ ~~~~~~ 2003-04 20005 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 ~~~~ Disposal Fees $ 6,719,800 $ 7,260,200 $ 7,255,240 $ 7,401,700 $ 7,821,500 $ 7,956,260 Interest Income $ 446,340 $ 371,340 $ 371,340 $ 482,720 $ 557,720 $ 657,720 Transfer from General $ 876,329 $ 875,310 $ 860,885 $ 783,555 $ 926,499 $ 1,289,635 Surplus Sale of Recyclable $ 30,000 $ 31,000 $ 24,000 $ 26,000 $ 22,000 $ 22,000 Material Miscellaneous $ 19,500 $ 28,000 $ 28,000 $ 28,000 $ 26,000 $ 24,000 Transfer - Rutrough Road $ - $ 62,665 $ 67,205 $ 68,065 $ - $ - TOTAL $ 8,091,969 $ 8,628,515 $ 8,606,670 $ 8,790,040 $ 9,353,719 $ 9,949,615 ~~~~5~~ Personnel $ 1,390,008 $ 1,516,632 $ 1,581,987 $ 1,618,535 $ 1,601,810 $ 1,711,620 Operating $ 2,747,717 $ 2,871,757 $ 3,078,558 $ 3,251,186 $ 3,581,905 $ 3,648,056 Capital $ 20,000 $ 312,600 $ 15,000 $ 3,000 $ 4,500 $ 120,000 Transfer to Reserves $ 1,160,000 $ 1,160,000 $ 1,160,000 $ 1,160,000 $ 1,410,000 $ 1,710,000 Debt Service $ 2,774,244 $ 2,767,526 $ 2,771,125 $ 2,757,319 $ 2,755,504 $ 2,759,939 TOTAL $ 8,091,969 $ 8,628,515 $ 8,606,670 $ 8,790,040 $ 9,353,719 $ 9,949,615 Municipal $ per ton 45 45 45 45 45 45 Private $ per ton 55 55 55 55 55 55 ®~® ~~~~~ -2.2% 6.6go -0.3% 2.1% 6.4go 6.4% in expenses 2008-2009 BUDGET 2 lf~ lC~~~ TCATION eceipts of : 165,360 45 $ 4,009,500 :e 55 $ 3,184,500 45 $ 292,500 35 $ 409,500 2 $ 22,160 5 $ 22,100 res C~ $100 $ 16,000 Total $ 7,956,260 Fund $ 132,720 eserve $ 525,000 ~ General Surplus fund rap us s fiscal year 2008-2009 BUDGET i)____L_ v_n_° °___--°_ A __aL_~a__ ~~~~ ~~~~ EICATION 45 $ 2,083,500 35 $ 115,500 2 $ 7,600 5 $ 7,500 $ 2,214,100 45 $1,755,000 35 $ 101,500 2 $ 2,800 5 $ 13,x00 ~l $1,872,300 45 $ 171,000 35 $ 7,000 2 $ 800 5 $ - $ 178,800 55 $1,754,500 35 $ 21,000 2 $ - 5 $ 700 $1,776,200 2008-2009 BUDGET 3a ~~~~ ~~~~ CODE DESCRIPTION FY 07-08 FY 08-09 JUSTIFICATION 459 Private $1,387,600 $1,553,700 Private Waste 26,000 tons C~3 55 $1 ,430,000 Wood Waste 2,800 tons Q 35 $ 98,000 Tires 4,400 whole C~ 2 $ 8,800 180 mixed Q 5 $ 900 160 split @ 100 $ 16,000 Private Total $1,553,700 463 Residential $350,000 $ 361,160 Residential Waste 6,500 tons C~ 45 $ 292,500 Wood Waste 1,900 tons C~ 35 $ 66,500 Tires 1,080 whole G> 2 $ 2,160 - mixed C~ 5 $ - Residential Total $ 361,160 TOTAL TIi'PING FEE $7,821,500 $ 7,956,260 2008-2009 BUDGET 3b lfll lr.'lf~ ~' ~~~ >N >lidays intenance trt time tployees $ 1,007,838 tployees $ 109,026 tployees .0% :h $ :h $ :h $ 90,956 63,806 15,611 0/month tployees $1,007,838 tployees $ 109,026 tployees tys 503'0 tployees 2008-2009 BUDGET rr.,~.,.,><o vine., tze~.,.,.,.e e..~t.,,n-.. Ro Valle Resource A k tho i ~ ~ ~~®] \ ~ ~ ~ - ano e y u r ty ~ POSITION # GRADE CURRENT PAY RANGE CEO 1 U Unclassified Operations Manager 1 35 $ 61,693 to $ 91,673 Environmental Manager 1 32 $ 53,292 to $ 79,189 Operations Supervisor 2 24 $ 36,070 to $ 53,598 Administrative Assistant 1 24 $ 36,070 to $ 53,598 Administrative Secretary 1 17 $ 25,635 to $ 38,092 Motor Equipment Operator II 12 19 $ 28,262 to $ 41,996 Building Maintenance Mechanic 1 19 $ 28,262 to $ 41,996 Motor Equipment Mechanic 1 19 $ 28,262 to $ 41,996 Scale Operator 1 16 $ 24,414 to $ 36,278 Scale Operator/Office Assistant 1 16 $ 24,414 to $ 36,278 Account Clerk I 0 15 $ 21,480 to $ 31,918 Laborer/Operator 3 13 $ 21,090 to $ 31,339 Accountant 2 24 $ 36,070 to $ 53,598 Senior Equipment Operator 2 21 $ 31,159 to $ 46,301 TOTAL SALARIES Adjustments: Market Performance 29 2.0% 2.030 mid-point $ 1,188,963 Reclassification Total TOTAL ADJUSTED SALARIES $ 1,069,454 6/30/2008 $ 21,389 $ 1,090,843 $ 23,779 $ 2,242 $ - $ 47,410 $ 1,116,864 2008 - 2009 BUDGET 5 Roanoke Valley Resource Authority ®~~~~JLl ~!` CODE DESCRII'TION FY07-08 FY08-09 JUSTIFICATION 3004 Medical Exams $ 600 $ 600 Physical exams for new employees; drug and alcohol random testing 3007 Contract Services $ 190,325 $ 199,430 Employee Assistance Program: $15.50 @ x 29 employees $ 450 Groundwater Monitoring *Drinking Water Sampling 24 @ $615/ sample $ 14,760 *Monitoring Wells 6 wells; 2 events/year $18,000/event = $ 40,000 Norfolk Southern Raillnspections $ 1,000 Stormwater Discharge *Permit Sampling 1 samples x $2,500 $ 2,500 Gas Monitoring Quarterly @ $650 $ 2,600 Clean Valley Council 12 months $ 45,000 Landscaping $200/month $ 2,400 Tire Disposal - 800 Tons @ $94.00 + Fuel Surcharge $ 84,000 Copier Rental $560/month $ 6,720 Tier II Field Test $ - 3011 Janitorial Service $ 18,204 $ 18,204 Services for all Facilities $1,517/month $ 18,204 3012 Exterminating Services $ 1,524 $ 1,644 T.S. - $72/month $ 864 S.G. - $65/month $ 780 Arbitrage Testing $ - 3013 Professional Services $ 77,565 $ 73,900 Auditing Services $ 12,000 Legal Services $ 47,000 Engineering Services $ 7,000 Software support $ 2,400 Outside Legal $ 4,000 Leachate sampling $ 1,500 3029 Municipal Waste $1,760,000 $1,792,439 Norfolk Southern 153,860 58 tons/car = 2,600 2.59a increase (rail) 1,800 cars: $729/car $ 1,312,200 853 cars: $563/car $ 480,239 Total $ 1,792,439 2008-2009 BUDGET ~TION $ 107,160 563 $ 8,445 maintenance irs to office equipment irs to all road vehicles irs to upment irs to all buildings ations, septic tanks. nt $ 135,000 $ 10,000 $ 5,000 ent $ 20,000 r, etc. cards, scale tickets ing forms ~sel public hearings, etc. $ 1,100 $ 300 $ 600 $ 500 200&2009 BUDGET n,.......t.., v.,n.... n,......._,.,. e..al.,...:a.. ~~~ "O1~l~~Ll ~ :ATION pens, s items nctions & on Da yes, anoke ing, ieous $ 19,500 $ 32,000 $ 6,500 $ 25,000 u~sfer map $ 12,500 cgs and Cage general both es & ante les cones 2008-2009 BUDGET i7..~....L., lT..ll.... D....,....,... A..aL....s.. ~~~~ A`~`]~T~ ~TION ngs, contents, vehicles iL or VACO pools ies & property ~s Equipment ~ent 's for RVRA and Members e lodging, SWANA, s, including meals ns; SWANA, VML, cgs, dinners, and vith RVRA iazardous materials, eous to: $ 300,000 $ 100,000 :ue $ 2,000 2008-2009 BUDGET i7........Ue V ill.... T7..~....~.... A..~7...,.;~.. ~~~~~~~ ~TION .tion dues: CIA, -d misc. fees 000 .,200 es icils, folders, etc. .pies ld shop equipment scellaneous ~ment Fund caning & sanitation pment and vehicles, ~tenance parts and gent and vehicles ~yees $ 2,400 misc. $ 1,500 $ 10,000 $ 200 2008-2009 BUDGET 10 n____i__ v_ii ___ n________ w__~L __~_ ~~~-+~ ~l~~Ll ~! 'ATIaN and manuals ~d manuals le books ~ers, salt for roads, ids, seed, mulch seeding slopes, fill niscellaneous Hers replacements & ions for both facilities ~o and books ~itures 3.0% 2008-2009 BUDGET 11 1J____l,_ 7/_77 ___ iJ _____~__ A..AL _~~_ ~TION 2008-2009 BUDGET 12 n__~_i__v_n___n_______ w_~i___~~_ ~~~~~~ JUSTIFICATION required by Bond ienture and State & feral regulations to ~se Smith Gap landfill. penditure for ~struction of Phase I. r replacement of uipment per uipment replacement iedule. oundwater ~tection fund per gal permit. per local permit. ere are no planned penditures. per local permit. urent fund is equate based on ticipated sales. instruction of ase 5 and eject Management r development of used portions of uth Gap property • recreation. r maintenace and provements to the ilities. penditure to replace pet and file 2008-2009 $UDGET 13 i)__.__l__1/_ll___Tl________ w__iL_~~. JLIJ'®y V FY2008-09 BUDGET 95,600 57,900 0 0 153,500 $ 7,956,260 $ 657,720 $ 46,000 a $ 1,289,635 - $ - a $ 9,949,615 5 $ 3,171,632 $ 1,908,044 i $ 5,079,676 ~ $ 4,869,939 ~ $ 2,759,939 600,000 400,000 10,000 - 200,000 $ 610,000 $ 400,000 $ 500,000 i 0.1812 $ 500,000 - $ - - $ - $ 500,000 $ 45.00 $ 55.00 2008-2009 BUDGET 14 Roanoke Valley Resource Authority ~~t-11L~®V V l~l CATEGORY LANDFILL TRANSFER TRANSPORT TOTAL PERCENT OPERATIONS 22.17 10.92 12.43 45.52 59 qo DEBT SERVIC 7.91 4.14 5.93 17.98 239'0 DEPOSITS AND RESERVES 12.23 1.51 0.00 13.75 18 % TOTAL 42.32 16.57 18.36 77.25 100% PERCENTAGE 55% 219a 249'0 100% NOTES: Operations costs are estimated to be 67% landfill and 3390 transfer station. $ 5,079,676 Rail operating costs $ 1,908,044 Debt service based on construction costs: 449'0 landfill, 23% transfer, 33% rail. $ 2,759,939 Deposits allocated as 89% landfill,ll% transfer (includes host fees). $ 2,110,000 Based on receiving a total of 153,500 tons *Additional revenue other than tipping fees allows total to be reduced to the proposed rates of: Municipal Commercial $ 45.00 per ton $ 55.00 per ton 200&2009 BUDGET 15 LL -TION activities .me from 2008-2009 BUDGET 16 Rnannkr+ Vallov Rvcnnrra Authority Roanoke Valley Resource Authority ,~ ~TION ing > $ Orly 35,000 $ 3,800 $ 12,000 $ 30,000 care ne $ 10,000 on $ - ive $ - K $ 36,000 ent $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 200,000 wer/Flare Station rvices fled gas. lion and Associated ~t charged this FY >urance calculations 2008-2009 BUDGET 17 RESOLUTION OF THE ROANOKE VALLEY RESOURCE AUTHORITY Adopted this 26th day of March 2008 RA#2008-499 A RESOLUTION approving the Authority's annual budget for fiscal year 2008- 2009 and authorizing submittal of such budget to the governing bodies of the Charter Member Users for approval. BE IT RESOLVED by 'the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority that: 1. The fiscal year 2008-2009 Annual Budget for the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority as set forth in the report and accompanying attachments by the Chief Executive Officer dated March 26, 2008, and submitted to this Board is hereby approved; 2. The Authority Chairman is authorized on behalf of the Authority to submit the fiscal year 2008-2009 annual budget and related documents to the governing bodies of the Charter Member Users, being the County of Roanoke, the City of Roanoke, and the Town of Vinton, for approval in accordance with the requirements of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Members Use Agreement, dated October 23, 1991, as amended. On motion of Ms. Hyatt and carried by the following recorded roll call vote: AYES: Mr. Bengtson, Ms. Hyatt, Ms. Snyder, Mr. Tensen NAYS: ABSENT: Ms. Green, Mr. Levy ATTEST: Deborah T. Charles RVRA Board Secretary ACTION NO. ITEM ~- ~ AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY April 8, 2008 First reading of an ordinance to amend the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Philip Thompson Deputy Director of Planning ,, Elmer Hodge .,.,.,.f_ ~,(~, County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: VJ SIIMMARY OF INFORMATION: Since May 2007, staff has reviewed proposed amendments of Articles I through V, of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance with the Planning Commission. The general intent of the proposed amendments is to standardize language to conform to the Code of Virginia, Roanoke County Floodplain Ordinance, Roanoke County Stormwater Ordinance, Roanoke County Subdivision Ordinance, the Western Virginia Water Authority standards, and to make other changes as needed. Attached is a general summary of the proposed amendments. After several work sessions on the amendments, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 4, 2008. After the public hearing, the Planning Corrirr~ission finalized the proposed amendments at its March 18, 2008 work session. The second reading and public hearing on these amendments is scheduled for April 22, 2008. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ALTERNA"FIVES: Approve first reading of an ordinance to amend the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance. 2. Take no action at this time. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Alternative #1. GENERAL SUMMARY OF ROANOKE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS The general intent of the proposed amendments is to standardize language to conform to the Code of Virginia, Roanoke County Floodplain Ordinance, Roanoke County Storm Water Management Ordinance, Roanoke County Subdivision Ordinance and the Western Virginia Water Authority standards. General information about the proposed amendments is listed below: Article I. General Provisions Amendments to this article include, but are not limited to, clarifying and deleting the titles of zoning districts; amending the zoning application process including the posting of property; increasing civil penalties dealing with zoning enforcement; and adding language dealing with natural disasters related to non- conforming uses and structures. Article II. Definitions and Use Types Amendments to this article include, but are not limited to, the addition, consolidation, creation, deletion and clari~Fication of definitions, uses and other language. Article III. District Regulations Amendments to this article include, but are not limited to, the addition and deletion of uses permitted by right and by special use in several zoning districts; and amending the application process for planned districts (PRD, PCD, and PTD). Article IV. Use and Design Standards Amendments to this article include, but are not limited to, amending the Use and Design Standards for several uses within various zoning districts. Article V. Development Standards Amendments to this article include, but are not limited to, amending language to conform to Western Virginia Water Authority standards; including a waiver provision for Low Impact Development; clarifying sign setbacks; and amending the code section dealing with Family Exempt Subdivisions. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRAI-ION CENTER, ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE BY THE ADOPTION OF VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE ROANOKE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, this ordinance conforms language in the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance to the Code of Virginia; Roanoke County's Floodplain, Stormwater, and Subdivision Ordinances; and the standards of the Western Virginia Water Authority, in addition to making other changes as needed; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 4, 2008, and a work session on March 78, 2008, on these amendments; and WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on April 8, 2008, and the second reading and public hearing was held on April 22, 2008. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That various amendments to the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance as set out in the document entitled "Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Revisions -Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008" attached as Exhibit A is hereby adopted and made a part of the Roanoke County Code. 2. That this ordinance shall be effective from and after the date of its adoption. Exhibit A Roanoke County Zoning O~~linance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 Table of Contents ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS .............................................................5 SEC. 30-3. PURPOSE SEC. 30-5. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: POWERS AND DUTIES SEC. 30-6. ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS SEC. 30-8. PLANNING COMMISSION; POWERS, DUTIES, AND COMPOSITION SEC. 30-14. AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE. SEC. 30-15. CONDITIONAL ZONING; GENERALLY SEC. 30-19. SPECIAL USE PERMITS; APPLICABILITY AND PURPOSE SEC. 30-21. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES ~~~~ SEC. 30-23. NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES; GENERALLY ARTICLE IL DEFINITIONS AND USE TYPES .................................................ll SEC. 30-28. DEFINITIONS ARTICLE III. DISTRICT REGULATIONS .......................................................15 SEC. 30-32. AG-3 AGRICULTURAL/RURAL PRESERVE DISTRICT. SEC. 30-33. AG-1 AGRICULTURAL/RURAL LOW DENSITY DISTRICT. SEC. 30-34. AR AGRICULTURAL/RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. SEC. 30-36. AV AGRICULTURAL/VILLAGE CENTER DISTRICT. SEC. 30-41. R-1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. SEC. 30-42. R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. SEC. 30-45. R-3 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. SEC. 30-46. R-4 H1GH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. SEC. 30-47. PRD PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. SEC. 30-48. R-MH MANUFACTURED HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT. SEC. 30-53. C- I OFFICE DISTRICT. SEC. 30-54. C-? GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. SEC'. 30-57. RCD PLANNED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. SEC. ~0-58. CVOD CLEARBROOK VILLAGE OVERLAY DISTRICT SEC. 30-61. I-1 !. OW'lNTEN,S'lTYINDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. SEC. 30-62. I-2 HIGH I~'TEN.S'!TY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. SEC. 30-63. PTD PLANNED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. SEC. 30-71. EP EXPLORE PARK DISTRICT. SEC. 30-73. ECO EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS OVERLAY DISTRICT. SEC. 30-74. FO FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT. 2 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 ARTICLE IV. USE AND DESIGN STANDARDS ..............................................28 SEC. 30-81. AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY USES. SEC. 30-82. RESIDENTIAL USES. SEC. 30-83. CIVIC USES. SEC. 30-84. OFFICE USES. SEC. 30-85. COMMERCIAL USES. SEC. 30-86. INDUSTRIAL USES. SEC. 30-87. MISCELLANEOUS USES. SEC. 30-88. ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES ARTICLE V. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS .................................................35 SEC. 30-90. SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS SEC. 30-91. OFF STREET PARKING, STACKING AND LOADING SEC. 30-92. SCREENING, LANDSCAPING, AND BUFFER YARDS. SEC. 30-93. SIGNS SEC. 30-100. MISCELLANEOUS 3 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 4 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS SEC. 30-3. PURPOSE. (A) The zoning regulations and districts set forth in this ordinance are for the general purpose of implementing the s~~ cofrrprehef~sii~e plan of Roanoke County. SEC. 30-5. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR; POWERS AND DUTIES. (A) The r'"~~•~~~~ D1~•~~~°~~ Zoning Arltninistrator shall serve as the administrator of this ordinance. SEC. 30-6. ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS. (A) The following are established as Roanoke County zoning districts: Agricultural Districts TABLE INSET: AG-3 Agriculturea//Rural Preserve District AG-1 Agricultureal/Rural Low Density District AR Agriculturea//Residential District AV Agricultural/Village Center District ~~~-~ Resin/ential Districts TABLE INSET: RFC uo~;aor+;.,i ri„~+o,- n.,o,-i.,., n;~+,-;,.~ rQo~o,-.,o,a~ Commercial Districts TABLE INSET: PCD Planned Commercial Development District Industrial Districts TABLE INSET: I-1 l.oie Irrterrsit~~ Industrial District I-2 High Intensitp Industrial District Special Purpose Districts TABLE INSET: WHP Well-Head Protectiof~ Oi~erlrrp !)istrict Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 SEC. 30-8. PLANNING COMMISSION; POWERS, DUTIES, AND COMPOSITION. Sec. 30-8-1. ~'^^~^~~~^~+.~ °1•~^. Cornprehensii~e Pl~rn (A) The commission shall prepare and recommend a ~"~~~~~~~~~~~*~~ •,'~~~ corrrpreherrsi>>e plrur for the physical development of the county in accordance with the requirements of section 15.2- 2223 of the Code of Virginia, as amended. The plan may also include any other policy areas deemed by the commission and board to be important to the long term development of the county. The board shall adopt the plan in accord with the requirements of section 15.2-2223 et seq. of the Code of Virginia, as amended. Once adopted, the commission shall have the responsibility to continuously review and recommend updates to the plan to ensure that the plan remains a current statement of county development goals, objectives, and policies. (B) The ~~~~,~»~~•~~*~~ "'~~~ contprehensii~e plan shall be used by the commission and board as one basis upon which to evaluate amendments to, and approvals required by, this ordinance in accordance with provisions contained herein. ~~ SEC. 30-9. ZONING PERMITS. (A) A zoning permit shall be required for the erection, construction, reconstruction, moving, adding to, or alteration of any structure, or the establishment of any land use, except as listed below: 1. Patios. 2. Fences, provided their location and design conform to ,S'ectiort 30-92, Section 30-100-8 and Section 30-100-9 of this ordinance. SEC. 30-14. AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE. (E) Art ~u~renclnzent ~rpplic~~tion vurh he pnt on hold upon ieritten reynest of tlu' ~rpplic~rnt rat rrrrp tinge. This holy! sh~rll not c~ceecl six (6) rrwnths. The ~rpplicrurt sh~rll n7~rl.e rr ii~ritten reynest to the .,onin~; rulrninistr~rtor to reru•tii~rrtc the ~m7enrlvrent rrpplicr~tion..S71onh! the ~rpplic~rtiort riot he re~rctii~~rtecl, it sh~r!l he consicler•ec! ii~ithchmert ~rnc! srrb jest to the regrrirenrents of (!)) ~~bo~~c. Sec. 30-14-1. Commission Study and Action. 4. Whether the proposed amendment conforms to the general guidelines and policies contained in the county ~ con7prehensii~e plan. Sec. 30-14-3. Posting of Property. (A) Notwithstanding any advertising requirements imposed by section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, any .,rr':,..,,,* ~~r ~ proposed map amendment, special use permit, 6 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 variance or any other type of review as elsewhere specified in this ordinance, shall have ~e public notice sib; rrs poster! on the srrb jec•t property_ ~epesec~ ~~ (B) At least fourteen (14) days prior to the commission's public hearing on the pending application(s), *~° .,rr~:,..,,,* sinu(s) shall he erected on the subject property,.' °~~~° r,-,,..:,a°~"~~~ > > Failure to do so shall result in the cancellation or continuation of the scheduled public hearing. (C) The administrator shall determine the number of signs required, however, there shall be at least one sign posted along each public right-of--way abutting the property. ^ ~'°~~~ ~~~° ~~ ~~~ ~~ ~ _~. For properties that lack any public right-of--way, all required signs shall be posted along at least two (2) property lines, as determined by the administrator. ~~) Ti,o „ „r,,,~„~ ~i,.,ii i,,,.,o ~i,o ,- ~;~,;i;~.. ~„ ,ao~o,-,,,;,,o ,,,,,a , ,;,ao ~i,o Structural elements shall be determined and provided as necessary to erect the si~~n on the property. All signs erected must be posted within ten (10) feet of the adjacent right-of-way, and must be clearly visible from same. ~E) Ti,o „ „i;,.~„~ ~i,,,ii i,,,.,o ~i,o ,- ~;~,;i;~., ,.~ ,,,-,.~o,.~;,, ~ ~i,o ~ ~ S'igns shall he protected from the elements to ensure that the sign is in place and legible throu~~h the date of the public hearing. If any sign is damaged due to the elements, such that the pertinent information on the sign is unreadable, the public hearing may be rescheduled or continued. (F) All public hearing signs posted shall be removed from the property within fourteen (14) days after the comm~~sion's public hearing. Sec. 30-14-4. Posting of Property; Exemption. (A) The following exemptions shall apply to the provisions of Section 30-14-3 I . Vandalism or unauthorized removal of the signs prior to the commission hearing shall not violate the public notice intent of Section 30-14-3. The administrator shall have the responsibility for determiiung whether or not the signs have been vandalized. SEC. 30-15. CONDITIONAL ZONING; GENERALLY. (C) All conditions proffered by the owner shall meet the following standards: 1. The rezoning itself must give rise for the need for the conditions. 2. The conditions shall have a reasonable relation to the rezoning. 3. The conditions shall be in conformity with the ~ cor~rprehei~si~~e plan. 4. The conditions must be clearly understood and enforceable. 5. The conditions must not require or allow a design or standard that is less restrictive than the general provisions of this ordinance. (D) Any such conditions should be submitted prior to the start of the commission's public hearing on the amendment. All conditions shall be submitted prior to the start of the board's public hearing, and shall also be submitted in accord with any adopted board policy pertaining 7 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 to the submittal of proffers. The Ro~rrc! rn~rr ~rlso ~u•cept ~unenclec! proffers once the public lu~~rring hers begun if~tlre ~unenclec! proffers c!o not vurteri~~!l1~ ~rffect the oi~er~rll propos~rl. If proffered conditions which substantially modify the nature or impact of the proposed use, are made by the owner after the commission's recommendation on the amendment, the administrator shall recommend to the board that the amendment be referred back to the commission for further review and action. The commission shall have the authority to schedule a new public hearing for any request so referred. The applicant shall be responsible for all advertising costs associated with the new public hearing. SEC. 30-19. SPECIAL USE PERMITS; APPLICABILITY AND PURPOSE. Sec. 30-19-1. General Standards. (A) The administrator shall not accept a special use permit application for a lot or parcel that does not comply with the minimum requirements contained in Article !L'; Use ~rnc! Design .S'trrnclrurls, *'~° ~~°° ^~~' ~'°°~~~ °*^~~'^r~'° for that use. In such situations, the applicant shall first seek a variance from the board of zoning appeals. If a variance is granted, the administrator shall thereafter accept the special use permit application for the consideration of the commission and board. (B) No special use permit shall be issued except upon a, finding of the board that in addition to conformity with any standards set forth in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, the proposed special use conforms with the following general standards. These standards shall be met either by the proposal made in the original special use permit application, or by the proposal as modified or amended as part of the review of the application by the commission and the board: 1. The proposal as submitted or modified shall conform to the ~ con~prehensii~e plan of the county, or to specific element's of the plan, and to official county policies adopted in relation thereto, including the purposes of the zoning ordinance. Sec. 30-19-3. Review and Action. (A) The department of community deg-~elopment shall review all special use permit applications submitted. Thi s revi ew shall evaluate the proposal against the conlprelrensi~~e plan end the specific and general standards for the requested use. The department shall make a report of its findings to the commission. This report shall contain all information pertinent to the evaluation of the request. (C) The board may grant or deny any applicant a special use permit after notice is given and a public hearing is held in accordance with section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, as amended. No action on any special use permit shall be taken until the board has received the recommendation of the planning commission. In grantin~~ a special use permit, the board may attach any conditions necessary to insure that the proposal meets the specific and general standards for the proposed use. Any such conditions shall be related to the: (1) design, (2) scale, (3) use, or (4) operation of the proposed special use. Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 Where warranted, for the purpose of compliance with the general standards for special uses, such conditions may exceed the specific standards for the use found elsewhere in this ordinance. Sec. 30-19-4. Time Limitations. (C) A specie! use permit ~rpplic~~tion nr~rh he p~,it on bolt! ~,ipon ieritter7 request of the ~rpplic~~nt art ~rnh time. This bolt! sh~~!l not e.~ceec! s~~ (6) months. The ~~pplic~mt sh~~!l nr~~he ~r inritten request to the .,oninh ~ulministrntor to rerx•tii~~rte the special use permit ~rpplicntion. .S7ionl~! the application not he reactii~ate~l, it shall be consi~lere~! ii~ith~h•~nnn any! snh ject to the regnirenrents of (F) heloie. (!)) {~ Any special use permit granted shall be null and void two (2) years after appro~-~al by the board if the use or development authorized by the permit is not commenced to a degree that, in the opinion of the administrator, clearly establishes the intent to utilize the ~~ranted special use permit in a period of time deemed reasonable for the type and scope of impro~~~ements involved. (E) (-B-) Special uses which are approved by the board shall run with the land, except that 1. Activities or uses approved by a special use permit which are discontinued for a period of more than two (2) consecutive years shall not be reestablished on the same property unless a new special use permit is issued in accord with this ordnance. 2. A special use permit shall be void, if at the time of the commencement of the authorized use, activity, or structure, the site for which the permit has been granted contains other uses or activities not in place at the time of the issuance of the special use permit. (F) {-~} If any special use permit application is withdrawn at the request of the applicant subsequent to the commission's recommendation on the permit, or if the board denies any application submitted for its review, the county shall not consider any application for the same special use, on the same property, within one year of the permit withdrawal or the board's action. SEC. 30-21. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES. Sec. 30-22-1. Civil Penalties. (A) Violation of the following scheduled provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed an infraction and shall be punishable by a civil penalty of ^~~°'~~~,,,a,-°~' ~'-,"~r° ~e ~ nn nn~ tii,o hnnclrec! dollars ($2U0. UU) for the initial s~,umnorrs and fine In,mclrec! dollars ($~UU. Ull) foE• arch a~hlitiona! snrmnons. 1. Section ~0-9 ~, Signs; except for provisions relating to the posting of signs on public property, or public rights-of--way. 2. (RESERVED). (B) Each day during which any violation of the provisions scheduled above is found to have existed shall constitute a separate offense. However, in no event shall any such violation arising from the same set of operative facts be charged more frequently than once in any ten-day period, nor shall any such violation arising from the same set of operative facts result in civil penalties which exceed a total of *'~~-°° *'~"~~~~•~~ ~~>>~r° ~e, nun nn. f~i~e thonsan~! dollars (~ ~, aoo. ao). SEC. 30-23. NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES; GENERALLY. 9 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 Sec. 30-23-2. Nonconforming Uses of Buildings, Structures or Land. (H) Notwithstanding (A) through (G) above, a nonconforming manufactured home existing on an individual lot of record that has served as an active dwelling for at least six (6) months maybe replaced with another manufactured home provided: (1) The replacement home is installed on the lot within ~"~ ~~-'~' ` "~""*'~~ tiro (2) years of the removal of the home to be replaced, and; (2) The replacement home is installed in approximately the same location on the lot, and is installed to comply with the district setback regulations for principal structures, and; (3) The installation of the replacement home complies with the use and desi ~n standards for manufactured homes contained in section 30-82-5(B). (I) !f a non-conforming residential or coinn7ercirrl building or strnctnre is dan7aged or destroyer! by a natural disaster or other act of God, such building or sty°ncture tnay he repaired, reh~,iih or replaced to eliminate or reduce the nnr7-corrfornring feat~,ires to tlu' e_~ ent possible ~nitho~,it the need to obtain a i~ariance. !f snclr h~,iilclirrg or strnctnre can riot be /"L'p(lll"e(~, 1"Cb1~1~1 0)" rep~(lCL'(~ elCCp1 l0 rCS10PC [l 10 [l,5' 0)"[gll~(l~ 1~01~-COI~fO)"/71[/18 CO/1(~[1[O/1, then the oii~ner shall h~r>>e the right to do so. The oii~ner shall apply for rr building pcri»it crud any ieorl. dome to repair, rebuilt! or replace snclz building or structure shall be in compliance ii~ith the Uniform .S'tatei~~ide Building Code anc! the County's floodplain regulations. Unless snclz building or strnctnre is repaired or rehnilt inithin tiro yerus of the dote of the natural disaster or other act of Gorl, snclr hnilding or strnctnre shall only be repaired, rehnilt or replaced in accordance ieitlr the proi~isions of this ordinance. if the non-conforming building is in an area r,mder_federal disaster declaration and it has been damaged or destroyed as of~a direct result of conditions that game rise to the declaration, then the oii~ner shall hrrne rug additional tiro yerus to repair, rebuild or replace the hnilding or strnctnre. 10 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS AND USE TYPES SEC. 30-28. DEFINITIONS .dllep: An open irn~~ that affords n service (ie. garbage collection, deli~~er~~, r~7ail) means of access to an abutting propert~~, but is not maurtained hl~ anh local, state or .federal govervvnent. (Subdivision Ordinance -Sub. Ord.) Rasemen~: .,. ,,.-.,,.., ,,,~,,,,,,;,,~ ,..-.,~i„ ,,,, .,n ~,~i„~ „~ ~i,,, i,,,,i,~,,,~. ,,.- ~+.-,,,.~,,.-,,. ,~n~~ area of the huildin; burin; its .floor sub-grade (beloir gro~uid leveQ on all sides. (Floodplain Ordinance -FPO) ChanneL• /Cleans a natural or artificial iratercourse frith a definite bed and hanks that conducts contuiuousll~ or periodically floicing hater. (Storm~~ater Management Ord. - S~y'Nl Ord.) Commercial vehicle: buck or commercial vehicle iritlr, or des~,ned to hare, more than tiro (2) rear irheels. "These provisions shall not apph~ to pickup boch~ t~~pe trucks, or to relricles essential .for a agricu/tuna/ use associated iritlr the premises. Conservation areas, primary: Areas within the one hundred-scar floodplain, slopes greater than twenty-five (25) percent, lands within designated view sheds and designated ridgctop preservation areas identified and mapped in the ~ °O4 r„~,.~,.,,r:*~~ Conrprehensn~e Plan, as amended greenway corridors shown on the Greenway Conceptual Plan and elevations one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet or greater above mean sea level (SWM Ord.) Development: Any manmade change to improved or unimpro~cd real estate including but not limited to buildings or other strnch~res_ raining, dred,ing, fi//inn, grading, paving, eccavation or ~i i,,,.,,,,,,,,,~ „r , ,,,+.,,.~,,.-,,,a i,,,,,,,,~ drilling operations, or storage of equipment or materials. ~;,-R ~~s Filling operations: An~~ depositing or stockpiling of'ear•th materials that disturb 2, X00 square .feet in area or' 300 cuhichca•cLc in vohrme. (Erosion c~ Sediment Control Handbook) Flooc/ or .flooding: A general and temporai~ condition of partial or complete inruidation of normalh~ dig land areas .from the overf7oic of in/and or' tided icaters; or the urursua/ cmd rapid aCCmm~~C/tlon Or'r'nnOff Of .curfaCe 11'atel's from C/n~' SOnPCe. ~FPO~ 1~7uuc%~lc~in or.flood-prone area: r i ~ .n .,i.,~,.:,i. ~~.,~ ,,.- i,,,.- i.,,,,~ ., .,,~,,,,,,;,,,.., _ ~~.-,,.,,,,_ n;;-a~,.,,.,,,,i.,~,,,., „r ,-,,,, „rr ,..- ~,,,-~,,,.,, .. ,,~,,.-~ r.-,,,,, .,.,. ~,,,,.-,.,,. An~~ Icurd ca•ea susceptible to being inundated h~~ water from an~~ source. (FPO) Historic structure: Arty structure that is listed indn~ichrcdly ur the National Register of Historic Places (u listing maintained h~~ the Department of /nterior) or preliminarih~ determined h~~ the Secretar~~ of the Interior as meeting the requirements .for individual listing on the National RL'glster'; Cer'tlfled Or' pr'L'~IminC/r'[~~' dL'tL'rminL'd h~' the .S~eCI'etar:j' Of thL' Interror' as COntrlhnting t0 the hIStOPICa~ slgn[flCanCe Of a reglstere(/ hlstor~IC dlstrlCt Or' a chstr~ret pre~lminaPl~}' deterl?1[lled b~' the SL'C°retar~' t0 gna~lfl' aS a r'L'glstel'ed hlstorlC d[stlYCt~ lnd[lYdna~~j' ~IStL'd 0l7 a StatL' Ir71'L'ntor_j' Of hlStolYC paces U7 states 11Yt~1 hl.ctor~lc preser'vatlon programs 11'hlC~l hal'l' heel? approved h~' the .S~L'CI'L'tar~' Of thL' Interior; or•, individualh~ listed on a local inverttor~~ of historic places in conuT7unities frith Iristor•ic preservation progrcuns that bare been certified either h~~ cm approved state progrcun as determined b~~ the Secretar~~ of the Interior; or, directl_~~ h~~ the Secretarh of the lntcr•ior in states irithout approved programs. (FPO ) lndrrstricdiZed huildui,: A combination of one or more sections or modules, subject to state regulations and inc°luding the necesscn.l~ electrical, phu~ihing, heatuig, rentilatuig, and other service s~~stenrs, manufactured off=site and transported to the point of'use for installation or erection, frith or irithout specified components, to comprise a finished hui/ding. ie. IClodu/ar homes. (Building Codc) lrrterrnrttent streallr: .`~ str'cam ChCrmlel Or' reach Of a streal?1 C~TCrm1e~ that CClrrles sm'face 1Pater rrlnOff.f~O1V .for' On~~' p(rr't Of the s'car', t~prca~~~' dnrrng 11'rnter' alr(~ sprrng 11'hen t~re C~r(rnne~ ll Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 hotto~n is heloiv the groundirater table and inlrich flow mcrt~ he heavil~~ supplemented b_p stornnvater r•~moff. (S~y'Nl Ord.) Jurisdictioncd icetland: An area that is inundated or saturated hp surf~~ce hater or grocu~clivater at a.freyuenc~~ and duration sufficient to support a prevalence ofvegetation ttpicallt~ adapted for life in saturated soil conditions, co~nnnml~~ knoirn as h~~droplr~~tic vegetation. (S~l~y' Ord.) Luu~cs/ flour. -ri,,, +~,,,,.- „r ~i, , i,... „~~ ,.i„~ „~ ., ., ~;,,,.i„a,,, ~ ~..,~ , „~~ l he loicest.f/oor of. the /Direst enclosed area (including hasemeitt)..dn unfinished or flood-resistant enclosure, usable sO~e~t' f01' pC/I'~(ll7ti Of 1'ehlC~eS, b[fdding aC°CL'SS Ol' storC/~e In an al'ea Dthel' Man a basement aPea IS nDt considered a building's /Direst floor; provided, that such enclosure is not built sD as to render the structure in violation of the applicable non-elevation design requirements of Federal Code -l-ICFR ,~'<0.3. (FPO) : _ _ . (Relocated to SECTION ~0-?~>~Usc T~pcs_ Gcncrall~) : Open space: Any parcel or area of land or water essentially unimproved and set aside, dedicated or reserved for public or private use or enjoyment, or for the use and enjoyment of owners and occupants of land adjoining or neighboring such open space. Open space may include_ but is not limited to, recreation centers, swimming pools, tennis aid basketball courts, cornrnunit~~ gardens and similar facilities. Open space, common: Land ~~ ithin or related to a development, not individually owned or dedicated for public use, which is intended for the common use or enjoyment of the residents of the development and may incl`udc such complementary structures as are necessary and appropriate. Open space may include, recreation centers- swimming pools, tennis and basketball courts, conmu[nitp gardens and similar facilities. Perennial strecu~i: A strecu~~ cham~el Dr reach of'a strecu~~ cham~el that carries surface crater r•~u~off pear round, and that Iran a channel bottom that is located heloiv the groundirater table for most of the ~~ear. (S~y'Nl Ord.) /Ziparian zone:I'he area adjacent to rn~ers and streams frith a rariet~~ of plant cued cmimcd species relative to nearby uplands. (State Code) ,S`cr~~icc c~rcc~. ru~hc~n c~nc/ rru~al: Those areas designated in the Roanoke Count Comprehensive Plcu~_ as amcndcd_ as eitherthe urban sen~ice area or the rural ser~icc area. .S'tol'n1lVatel' ln(ln(lgemellt faC[htp:.`1 dL'LVCL' that COI1tPO~s st01'1911Vatel' rG/nOf f and ChangL'.~ thL' CharaCtL'1'lStICS Of that I'l/nOff InC~adU7g, bat nOt hmltL'd t0, thL' ((aantltp and (~aa~lt~', thL' pelYOd Of~ release Dr the vcloutp Df.floir. (S~y'Nl Ord.) p~~t~. An area of travel used.for the purpose of'access curd conveying vehicular traffic. It mop also serve in part as a leap for pedestrian or bicycle h•gffic..Also tinoirn as higlnrat~, avemre, houlevca•d, road, lane, alley, or' cuip public leap. (Sub Ord.) 12 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 .4treet, private: A vehicular ira~~ oirned, operates!, provided and maintained hp an indh~irkial, dereloper~, homeoirner~c association or anl~ other' entity other than a /Deal, state or.federcd government. (Sub Ord.) Street, public: ,~ vehicrdar ivu~~ oirned, operated, provided and maintainer! b~~ a local, state or .federal government.I'he term "street" shall also urclude anl~ suffizec used ui the Countp'.c E->II rnauitencuice list. (Sub Ord.) Temporary sign: Any sign, other than a portable sign, which is temporarily affixed to the ground, a building or other structure, including, but not limited to banners ~~~_ and/or an on- premise sign applying to a seasonal or brief activity such as, but not limited to, summer camps, horse shows, yard sales, Christmas tree sales, business promotions, auctions and carnivals. For the purposes of these regulations, on-premises real estate signs and signs displayed on active construction projects shall be considered tmporarn when displayed in accordance with section 30-93-8. l~l~~rtercour~ce: A lake, river, creeti~, .ctreun~, iva.ch, clranrrel or other topographic .feature, natural or incur-oracle, on or' ores irhich irater~c f7oic at least periodically. 1['ateruunse includes specifically designated arecrc in ichiclr .cubstcuitial.flood damage may occm~. (FPO) SEC. 30-29. USE TYPES; GENERALLY. (B) In the event of any question as to the appropriate use type of any existing or proposed use or activity, the administrator shall have the authority to determine the appropriate use type. In making such determination, the administrator shall consider the operational and physical characteristics of the use in question and shall consider the classic-ication contained in the most recent edition of thud ~„a,,,~.-;,,i r,i,,,.,.r;,.,,~,,,., nn,,,,..,,i ~~r~r.th .dmericcui lnd~rstr.~~ Classification Sl~.ctern (N,~IC,S) published by the U.S. Office of Management and Budgct_ In addition, the administrator shall consider the specific requirements of the use in common with those included as examples of use types. Those examples, when included in use type descriptions, are intended to be illustrative, as opposed to exclusive lists. The administrator may also determine that a proposed use or activity is sufficiently different from any use type listed below and will require an amendment to the text of this ordinance. Sec. 30-29-x. Definitions. ~..:..~*....°~ ° ,~~ ~'~..~~:~~~s Accessur~~ c~iu~rimc~ni: A second d~~clling unit ~~ithin a detached single famih~ d~yelling which is clearly incidental and subordinate to the main d~~clling. In the .dG-7 or AG-3 districts, a second duelling unit on the same parcel as the detached single f~unih~ duelling ivlriclr is incidental and subordinate to the maul duelling. Automobile c/cc~/cr.,hip, nen~: The use of any building_ land area or other premise for the display of new and used automobiles_ trucks, vans, .ccooter~s, recrecrtioncrl vehicles or motorcycles for sale or rent, including an} ~~ arranty repair work and other major and minor repair service conducted as an accessom nse. .Aut~~mobile de'~lership, used: Anv lot or establishment where three (3) or more used motor vehicles, including automobiles, trucks; scooters, recreational vehicles and motorcycles are displayed at one ti<iic for sale. Convenience store: Establishments primarily engaged in the provision of frequently or recurrently needed goods for household consumption_ such as prepackaged or' prepcn~ed food and beverages_ and limited household supplies and hardware. : ^r r,",i +^.- ",^*^.- . ,~,~^~"~. I hi.c use reap include fuel p~nnps ancUor the selling of.fuel for motor vehicles. Typical uses include neighborhood markets and country stores. Correctional facilities: A public or privately operated use providing housing and care for individuals legally confined, designed to isolate those individuals from a surrounding community. Gasoline sic~iiun: Any place of business with fuel pumps and underground storage tanks which provides minor automobile repair and fuels and oil for motor vehicles. 13 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 ,tilanufactured home: A structure .ctrhject to fedora/ regu/ation, irhich i.c tran.cpor•tah/e in one or' more .cection.c: i.c eight (8) hoch~.feet or more ur icidth and forte (-l0) hoch~.feet or move in length in the trcn~elin, mode, or• is tln•ee lruncb~ed tirentl~ (320) or' more squcn~e.feet irhen erected on .cite; i.c built on a permruterrt clra.csi.c; is designed to be used as a single-familp duelling, frith or irithout u pervnancnt foundation, irhen connected to the rcyuu~ed utilities; and includc.c the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, cold electriccd .cy.ctems umtauied in the structure. (State Code, State Building Code) Personal services: Establishments or places of business engaged in the provision of frequently or recurrently needed services of a personal nature. Typical uses include beauty and barber shops; ma.ccage studios. grooming of pets; seamstresses, tailors, or shoe repairs; florists; and laundromats and dry cleaning stations serving individuals and households. Restaurcrni. general: An establishment engaged in the preparation curd consumption of food and beverages ~~~c *',~" *~•~ *'~~~~~~~~~' '~ (mil"~~~ sg~~c~and characterized primarily by table service to customers in non-disposable containers. T~y~ical uses include cafeter•ia.c, dinner theatres, tavervrs_ and cafes. T Restaurant, drive-in or fast food: An establishment primarily engaged in the preparation of food and beverages, for either take-out, delivery or table service, served _ -_ at a counter. adrive-up or drive through service facility or ^+~ by curb ser~icc. Tppical uses include Ch'[7'C'-U7 r'L'.ctar/ralrtS Or' COf fC'L' .~hOl)S. 1 ernporur~~ portable storage container~c: A purpose-built, .fullp enclosed, hoz-like container iritlr si,nc~,e on one or' more of'itc Dater .curf~~cec that is designed for temporcn_h storage of'househo/d goods and/or erlaiPment. Such containers cn•e anigae/~~ designed for ease ofloading to cmd.from a transport vehicle. (Fairfax County) Utility services, minor: Ser~iccs ~~hich are necessary to support development within the immediate vicinity and involve only minor structures. Including in this use type are distribution lines and small facilities that are underground or o~ crhead, such as transformers, relay and booster devices, ctorv~ncater management f~~cilities and well, water and sewer pump stations. Also included are all major utility services which were in existence prior to the adoption of this ordinance. 14 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 ARTICLE III. DISTRICT REGULATIONS SEC. 30-32. AG-3 AGRICULTURAL/RURAL PRESERVE DISTRICT. Sec. 30-32-1. Purpose. (A) The AG-3, agricultural/rural preserve district consists of land primarily used as farmland, woodlands, and widely scattered residential development located within the rural service area. Also found in these areas are lands with steep slopes, and groundwater recharge areas. Many of the county's unique natural and scenic resources are found in this district. The purpose of this district is to maintain these areas essentially in their rural state, and attempt to protect sensitive and unique land resources from degradation as recommended in the rural preserve land use category of the ~ conzprelzensii~e plan. This may be accomplished by maintaining the existing agricultural lands and preventing the encroachment of incompatible land uses. Non- farm residents should recognize that they are located in an agricultural ens-~ironment where the right-to-farm has been established as county policy. This district is also intended to minimize the demand for unanticipated public improvements and services, suc}~ as public sewer and water, by reducing development densities and discouraging large scale development. Sec. 30-32-2. 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 rrs a}e listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. 2. Residential Uses Accessory Apartment Home Occupation, Type II 3. Civic Uses Community Recreation Family Day Care Home Park and Ride Facility Public Parks and Recreational Areas .S~llfCt~' .SCI"1'ICCS ~' Utility Services, Minor (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 ors a-re listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. SEC. 30-33. AG-1 AGRICULTURAL/RURAL LOW DENSITY DISTRICT. Sec. 30-33-1. Purpose. (A) The AG-1, agricultural/rural low density district consists of land primarily used as farmland, woodlands, and scattered residential development located within the rural service area. Also found in these areas are lands with steep slopes, and groundwater recharge areas. Many of the county's unique natural and scenic resources are also found in this district. The purpose of this district is to encourage these areas to remain in their rural state, and protect sensitive and unique land resources from degradation, consistent with the recommendations of the ~ cor~7prehef~sii~e plan for the rural preserve areas. This may be accomplished by 15 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 maintaining the existing agricultural lands and preventing the encroachment of incompatible land uses, while allowing development to occur at a reasonable density. Non-farm residents should recognize that they are located in an agricultural environment where the right-to-farm has been established as county policy. This district is also intended to minimize the demand for unanticipated public improvements and services, such as public sewer and water, by reducing development densities and discouraging large scale development. Sec. 30-33-2. 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 r~s a-re listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. 2. Reside~rtial Uses Home Occupation, ~e-l~t~ Type II 3. Civic Uses ,S'~rfetp ,S'eri~ices" (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 ~~s aye listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. 1. Agricultural Uses Commercial Feedlots 2. ~. Residential Uses Alternative Discharging Sewage Systems 3. ~ Civic Uses ~. ~ Commercial Uses . =~ Industrial Uses 6. ~ Miscellaneous Uses SEC. 30-34. AR AGRICULTURAL/RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. Sec. 30-34-1. Purpose. (A) These areas are generally characterized by very low density residential and institutional uses mixed with smaller parcels that have historically contained agricultural uses, forest land and open space outside the urban service area. These areas provide an opportunity for rural living in convenient proximity to urban services and employment. Agricultural uses should be encoura~~ed to be r~~aintained. Over time, however, these areas are expected to become increasingly residential in character, with residential development becoming the dominant use over agricultural and more rural type uses. The purpose of this district, consistent with the Rural Village land use category in the coi»prelzei~sii~e plan, is to maintain these areas essentially in their rural state, consistent with the level of services anticipated by the county. These areas are generally suitable for low density residential development and other compatible land uses. Sec. 30-34-2. 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 ors ~r-e listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. 16 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 (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 ors ~r-e listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. SEC. 30-36. AV AGRICULTURAL/VILLAGE CENTER DISTRICT. Sec. 30-36-1. Purpose. (A) The purpose of the AV, agricultural/village center district is to establish areas which will serve as the focal point for cultural and commercial activity of the rural service areas of the county, as envisioned in the ~~ conrprehei~sii~e plan land use categon~ of the same name. The density recommended for these areas is intended to average between one (I) and three (3) units per acre. Small country stores, family restaurants, and similar small sere-ice and personal service businesses, in addition to public and institutional buildings such as schools, post offices and places of religious assembly, are commonly found at these crossroad locations. These areas bring a sense of community to the surrounding rural areas, with an emphasis on providing the essential goods and services to rural residents, but are not intended as employment destinations for urban residents. New development should therefore be carefully considered for its compatibility with the surrounding development and the purpose and intent of this district. Any expansion of these areas should b~ contiguous to existing village center areas to avoid leap-frog commercial development. Similarly additional development may warrant additional public services, such as community sewer and water systems. Sec. 30-36-2. Permitted Uses. (A) The following uses are permitted by rig~it subject to all other applicable requirements contained in this ordinance. An ~sterisl (*) indicates additional, modified or more stringent standards ors ~r-e listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. 5. CommerciullTses Restaurant, Gef~er~rl v (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 ~~s ~r-e listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. 3. C'i>>ic Uses A~li~h Crue Resirlei~ces 4. ('~~nuuc~i~ciul (lsc s Restru~rrn~t, !)ri~~c Iii or Frrst Foos!''` SEC. 30-41. R-1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. Sec. 30-41-1. Purpose. (A) The R-1, 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 (1) 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 ~ covrpreheiisi>>e plan. In addition, where 17 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 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. 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 ors ~r-e listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. (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 ors ire listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. Sec. 30-41-3. Site Development Regulations. ~r SEC. 30-42. R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTI,aL DISTRICT. Sec. 30-42-1. Purpose. (A) The purpose of the R-2, medium density district is to establish areas in the county within the urban service area where existin~~ low-middle to middle density residential development (one to six (6) units per acre) is primarily located and land areas which appear generally appropriate for such development These areas are consistent with the neighborhood conservation land use category, and where public services warrant, the development land use category as recommended in the ~ coi»prelrei~si>>e plan. This district is intended to provide reasonable protection to existing single family residential neighborhoods, while accommodating a diversity of alternative housing options. These areas are designated based on access to roads, sewer and water, and schools with suitable capacity to accommodate development at the stated density. Older neighborhoods where smaller platted lot sizes exist are also included where opportunities exist for additional in-fill development. Sec. 30--42-2. 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 ors -are listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. (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 ors a-re listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. 18 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 SEC. 30-45. R-3 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. Sec. 30-45-1. Purpose. (A) The purpose of the R-3, medium density multi-family Residential district is to provide areas in the county within the urban service area where existing middle-high density residential development (six (6) to twelve (12) units per acre) has been established and land areas which generally appear to be appropriate for such development. This district is intended to coincide with the development and transition land use categories contained in the E~~ cnr~zpreherrsii~e plan. They are designated based on access to major streets, sewer and water, and schools with suitable capacity to accommodate development at the stated density, and where parcel sizes allow for well-planned residential development. The areas desi~~nated in this district are also intended to serve as a buffer between less intensive residential areas and more intensive office, commercial and industrial areas and districts. A variety of housin~~ densities and styles is encouraged in order to permit a diversity and flexibility in design and layout. Additional standards are established to provide for amenities in higher density developments. (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 ors ~r-e listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. (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 rrs ~r-e listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. SEC. 30-46. R-4 HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAI~IIL1' RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. Sec. 30-46-1. Purpose. (A) The purpose of the R-4, high density multi-family residential district is to provide areas in the county within the urban service area where existing high density residential development (twelve (12) to twenty-four (?4) units per acre) has been established and land areas which generally appear to be appropriate for such development. These areas should serve as a buffer between less intensive and more intensive districts. This district coincides with the recommendations for the transition and core land use categories contained in the cotnprehensi>>e plan where residential development appears to be appropriate. These areas are designated based on direct access to major streets, and where sewer, water, and schools and other public sen-ices have suitable capacity to accommodate development at the stated density. An additional consideration is that the parcel sizes allow for well planned residential development. A variety of housing densities and styles is encouraged in order to permit a diversity and flexibility in design and layout. Additional standards are established to provide for amenities in higher density developments. (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 ors -are listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. (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 ors a-re listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. 19 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 SEC. 30-47. PRD PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. Sec. 30-47-2. Permitted Uses. (A) The following uses are permitted in the Planned Residential Development district. However, no use shall be permitted except in conformity with the uses specifically included in the Final Master Plan approved pursuant to Section 30-47-5. An asterisk (*) indicates additional, modified or more stringent standards ors a-re listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. 4. Commercial Uses Restaurant, Gerter~rl ~~ Sec. 30-47-5. Application Process. (B) Any application to rezone land to the PRD designation, shall constitute an amendment to the zoning ordinance pursuant to Section 30-14. ,~ Thi s information shall be accompanied by graphic and written information, which shall constitute a preliminary master plan. All information submitted shall be of sufficient clarity and scale to clearly and accurately identify the location, nature, and character of the proposed district. At a minimum this information shall include: 8. An open space plan, including areas proposed for passive and active recreational uses, natural and undisturbed areas, and proposed buffer areas proposed around the perimeter of the site. Information on the specific design and location of these areas and their ownership and maintenance sh~r// ~~ be included. 10. A development schedule indicating the location, extent and sequence of proposed development. Specific. information on development of the open space, recreational areas, and non-residential uses slz~r/l d be included. (C') (-B) The completed rezoning application and supporting preliminary master plan materials shall be submitted to the planning commission for review and analysis. The commission shall review this information and make a report of its findings to the board of supervisors. The commission shall as part of its review hold a public hearing pursuant to section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Vi'r~~iiua, as amended. The proposed district shall be posted with signs indicating the date and time of the commission public hearing. (I)) {-€~ The commission shall make a report of its findings to the board of supervisors within 90 days of the receipt of the materials, unless the applicant requests, or agrees to an extension of this time frame. The commission's report shall recommend approval, approval with modifications, or disapproval of the preliminary master plan. Failure of the commission to make a report of its findings to the board of supervisors within this period shall constitute a commission recommendation of approval. (E) {~-If the commission recommends denial of the preliminary master plan, or approval with modification, the applicant shall, if requested, have 60 days to make any modifications. If the applicant desires to make any modifications to the preliminary master plan, the board of supervisor's review and action shall be delayed until such changes are made and submitted for review. 20 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 (F) (~-} The board of supervisors shall review the preliminary master plan, and act to approve or deny the plan within 90 days. Approval of the preliminary master plan shall constitute acceptance of the plan's provisions and concepts as proffers pursuant to Section 30-15 of this ordinance. The plan approved by the board of supervisors shall constitute the final master plan for the PRD. Once approved by the board of supervisors, the administrator shall authorize the revisions to the official zoning map to indicate the establishment of the PRD district. Sec. 30-47-6. Revisions to Final Master Plan. (B) All other changes in the final master plan shall be considered minor amendments. The administrator, upon receipt of a written request of the owner, may approve such minor amendments. 1. If the administrator fails to act on a request for a minor amendment to the Master Plan within all +~ calendar days, it shall be considered approved. ~~~ 2. A request which is disapproved by the administrator shall be considered a major amendment and shall be subject to the approval process outlined above for such amendments. SEC. 30-48. R-MH MANUFACTURED HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT. Sec. 30-48-2. Permitted Uses. (A) The following uses are permitted by right subject to all other applicable requirements contained in this ordinance, in addition to those uses permitted in the underlying zoning district. An asterisk (*) indicates additional, modified or more stringent standards ors ~ listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific. uses. 1. Residential Uses Manufactured Home Subdivisions (B) The following uses are allowed only by Special Use Permit pursuant to Section 30-19, in addition to those uses permitted by Special Use Permit in the underlying zoning district. An asterisk (*) indicates additional, modified or more stringent standards ors ~r-e listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. SEC. 30-49. D~'n n~cm~nr~r~ ~ ~ ~~i ~rc~r~o nv~or nv nic~rni~~~r ~~SERVED~. SEC. 30-51. NC NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. Sec. 30-51-1. Purpose. (A) The purpose of this district is to provide for the development of low intensity retail sales and service establishments developed either as a coordinated unit or on individual parcels which primarily serve the residents of a geographically limited neighborhood or residential area. The total district size should be no more than three (3) acres and expansion beyond this size should be limited. Neighborhood Commercial districts are most appropriately found along or near a residential collector street or minor arterial roadway which serves the residents of a particular subdivision or cluster of residences. These areas should also be served by public sewer and water. Land uses permitted in this district are compatible with the recommendations set forth in the Neighborhood Conservation and Development categories of the Comprehensive ~°•~°',.r,»°~~* Plan. In order to enhance the general character of the district, its function of 21 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 neighborhood service, and its compatibility with residential surroundings, building heights, the size of certain uses and characteristics are all limited. Sec. 30-51-2. 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 ns a}e listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. 3. Commerciulllses Restaurant, Gei~er~~l ~y (B) The following uses are allowed only by Special Use Permit pursuant to Section 30-1~. An asterisk (*) indicates additional, modified or more stringent standards ors a}e listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. SEC. 30-53. C-1 OFFICE DISTRICT. Sec. 30-53-1. Purpose. (A) The purpose of the C-1 Office District is to provide for the development of attractive and efficient office uses in the urban service area which serve both community and county-wide needs. The C-1 district allows for varying intensities of office development as part of either a planned office complex or, to a limited degree, small scale office uses. Retail uses are permitted, to a limited extent, where they are supporti~-~e of the office environment. The C-1 districts are most appropriately found along or near major arterial streets where existing commercial development has occurred. and/or where commercial zoning has been established, or near existing residential development where it would serve as a logical buffer strip between conflicting land use types. Land uses permitted in the C-1 Office =District are generally consistent with the recommendations set forth in the Transition and Core land use categories of the Comprehensive Plan. Site development standards are intended to ensure compatibility with adjacent land uses. Sec. 30-53-2. 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 ors ~r-e listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. (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 ors ~ listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. SEC. 30-~4. C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. Sec. 30-54-1. Purpose. (A) The purpose of this district is to provide locations for a variety of commercial and service related activities within the urban service area serving a community of several neighborhoods or large areas of the county. This district is intended for general application throughout the county. General Commercial Districts are most appropriately found along major arterial thoroughfares which serve large segments of the county's population. 22 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 The C-2 district permits a wide variety of retail and service related uses. Land uses permitted in this district are generally consistent with the recommendations set forth in the Transition and Core land use categories of the Comprehensive ~°~~°'""~~~°•~* Plan. Site development regulations are designed to ensure compatibility with adj oining land uses. Sec. 30-54-2. 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 ors -are listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. 4. Commercial Uses (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 ors a-r-e listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. SEC. 30-57. PCD PLANNED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. Sec. 30-57-6. Application Process. (C) Any application to rezone land to the PCD designation, shall constitute an amendment to the zoning ordinance pursuant to Section 30-14. ,~ Thi s information shall be accompanied by graphic and written information, which shall constitute a preliminary Master Plan. All information submitted shall be of sufficient clarity and scale to clearly and accurately identify the location, nature, and character of the proposed district. (I)) {-~} The completed a-ezonin~ application and supporting preliminary Master Plan materials shall be submitted to the Plannin~~ Commission for review and analysis. The Commission shall review this information and make a report of its findings to the Board of Supervisors. The Commission shall as part of its review hold a public hearing pursuant to Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, as amended. The proposed district shall be posted with signs indicating the date and time of the Commission public hearing. (E) (-~} The Commission shall make a report of its findings to the Board of Supervisors within 90 days of the receipt of the materials, unless the applicant requests, or agrees to an extension of this time frame. The Commission's report shall recommend approval, approval with modifications, or disapproval of the preliminary Master Plan. Failure of the Commission to make a report of its findings to the Board of Supervisors within this period shall constitute a Commission recommendation of approval. (F) {~ If the Commission recommends denial of the preliminary Master Plan, or approval with modification, the applicant shall, if requested, have 60 days to make any modifications. If the applicant desires to make any modifications to the preliminary Master Plan, the Board of Supervisor's review and action shall be delayed until such changes are made and submitted for review. (G) {-I~} The Board of Supervisors shall review the preliminary Master Plan, and after holding a public hearing act to approve or deny the plan within 90 days. Approval of the preliminary 23 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 Master Plan shall constitute acceptance of the plan's provisions and concepts as proffers pursuant to Section 30-15 of this ordinance. The Plan approved by the Board of Supervisors shall constitute the final Master Plan for the PCD. Once approved by the Board of Supervisors, the Administrator shall authorize the revisions to the official zoning map to indicate the establishment of the PCD district. SEC. 30-58. CVOD CLEARBROOK VILLAGE OVERLAY DISTRICT Sec. 30-58-1. Purpose. The purpose of the Clearbrook village overlay district is to promote future development that is consistent with the current character of Clearbrook, and with ~°the coi~lprekei~si~~e plan future land use map and policies for this area. Future development in this district should respect the character and historical context of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Clearbrook School, and other social and cultural resources in Clearbrool: area. Sec. 30-58-4. Permitted uses and use restrictions. (B) Unless prohibited in 30-58-4(A) a special use permit shall be required for all uses listed as a special use in the underlying zoning district. In addition, the following uses shall require a special use permit within the Clearbrook village overlay district. An asterisk (*) indicates additional, modified, or more stringent standards r~s ~a-re listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. SEC. 30-61. I-11.(I W lNTE~ti'.S'ITY INDUST~2IAL DISTRICT. Sec. 30-61-1. Purpose. (A) The purpose of the I-1, loin irrterrsitr 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 ~ coi~lprehensi~~e 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. 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 ors aye listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. 2. Civic (lsc .~~ flclr~tir7istr~rtii~e .S'e~°i~ices (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 ors a-r-e listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. 24 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 Sec. 30-61-3. Site Development Regulations. (C)l~laximum height of structures. 1. 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 l aside; rrn~!/or rear, "~~yard3 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. SEC. 30-62. I-2 HIGH !~ti'TEN.S'ITY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. Sec. 30-62-1. Purpose. (A) The purpose of the I-2, hinh ii~tei~sit~~ 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 ~= conrprc/u~nsii~c 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. 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 asterisl: (*) indicates additional, modified or more stringent standards ors ~r-e listed in Article I\~', Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. (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 ors a}e listed in Article IV, Use and Design Standards, for those specific uses. 1. Ci~~ic Uses Correctioi~~rl F~u•ilities 2.-~ ('~~il~mcr~cial Uses Commercial Tndoor Sports and Recreation Mini-warehouse Surplus Sales Truck Stop 3. ~ Industrial Uses Asphalt Plant Composting Industry, Type III Resource Extraction 4. ~ Miscellaneous Uses Aviation Facilities, Private 25 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 Broadcasting Tower Outdoor Gatherings Sec. 30-62-3. Site Development Regulations. (C)l~laximum 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 ~rEl Eside ~n~cUor rear "~~ 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 a~the structure which exceeds 75 feet. In all other locations the height is unlimited. SEC. 30-63. PTD PLANNED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. Sec. 30-63-6. Application process. (C) Any application to rezone land to the PTD designation, shall constitute a.n amendment to the zoning ordinance pursuant to section 30-14. Thi s information shall be accompanied by graphic and written information, which shall constitute a preliminary master plan. All information submitted shall be of sufficient clarity and scale to clearly and accurately identify the hocation, nature, and character of the proposed district. (1)) {-€~ The completed rezoning application and supporting preliminary master plan materials shall be submitted to the planning commission for review and analysis. The commission shall review this information and make a report of its findings to the board of supervisors. The commission shall as part of its rep-~iew hold a public hearing pursuant to section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, as amended. The proposed district shall be posted with signs indicating the date and time of the commission public hearing. (E) (-~ The commission shall make a report of its findings to the board of supervisors within ninety (90) days of the receipt of the materials, unless the applicant requests, or agrees to an extension of this time frame. The commission's report shall recommend approval, approval with modifications, car disapproval of the preliminary master plan. Failure of the commission to make a report of its findings to the board of supervisors within this period shall constitute a commission recommendation of approval. (F) {~-} If the commission recommends denial of the preliminary master plan, or approval with modification, the applicant shall, if requested, have sixty (60) days to make any modifications. If the applicant desires to make any modifications to the preliminary master plan, the board of supervisor's review and action shall be delayed until such changes are made and submitted for review. (G) {-~y The board of supervisors shall review the preliminary master plan, and after holding a public hearing act to approve or deny the plan within ninety (90) days. Approval of the preliminary master plan shall constitute acceptance of the plan's provisions and concepts as proffers pursuant to section 30-15 of this ordinance. The plan approved by the board of 26 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 supervisors shall constitute the final master plan for the PTD. Once approved by the board of supervisors, the administrator shall authorize the revisions to the official zoning map to indicate the establishment of the PTD district. SEC. 30-73. ECO EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS OVERLAY DISTRICT. Sec. 30-73-3. Emergency Communication Zones. (A) Emergency Communication Zones are hereby established. These zones shall include all of the land lying beneath and within one hundred (100) feet to either side of the transmission paths of emergency communications from a microwave transmission system. These zones are shown on a map entitled "Roanoke County Emergency Communications Zoning Map," prepared under the direction of the lnfr~istrr~ctr~re *~R ~.S'ervices eOfticer for the lnfori~l~itioi~ Techi~olony~~-° ~"~ ~-°~°~~~° department. This map shall be kept as a supplement to the Official Zoning Map. Sec. 30-73-5. Permits. (A) Any application for a building permit for construction on any property located within an Emergency Communication. Zone shall be referred to the lrrfr~rstrr~ctr~re .S'errices (Iffic•er ~~; ~„~ ~ „-~;,,~*„~- of the li~forvrrrtion Techiu~lo~~p +;,-~ ~„~ , ~ ° department. (B) The applicant shall satisfy the *~n lnfrrrstrrrctrrre ~.S'er~-ices eUfficer that the proposed structure will comply with the height and use limitations of this section. (Ord. No. 042799-ll, § 2, 4-27-99) Sec. 30-73-6. Appeals. (A) Any decision of the li~fr~rstructure .S'eri~ices (Ifficer ~*~"~~~ ,~-~~"~*~~- with regards to the requirements of this section shall be considered a decision of the administrator, and may be appealed to the board of zoning appeals pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance. 27 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 ARTICLE IV. USE AND DESIGN STANDARDS SEC. 30-80. USE AND DESIGN STANDARDS. SEC. 30-81. AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY USES. Sec. 30-81-5. Stable, Private. SEC. 30-82. RESIDENTIAL USES. Sec. 30-82-1. Accessory Apartments. (D) General standards in the C-1 ~~nc! C-2 districts, independent of the general standards above: Sec. 30-82-5. Manufactured home. (C) Additional standards in the AR, AV and all residential districts on individual lots: 1. The manufactured home shall have a minimum width of nineteen (19) feet. ` ~ ~ `, m or,ri„~~ ~i,;,,,rio~ „~,~i~ ~i,;,,,rio~ .,~:~,.,a,s (Ord. No. 62795-10, 6-27-95) Sec. 30-82-6. Manufactured Homes, Accessory. 4. If the administrator determines that the proposal conforms to the provisions of this section, the administrator shall mail a first class letter to all adjacent property owners notifying each owner of the county's intent to issue a permit for the accessory manufactured home. All parties shall be given thirth (all) ~~~-; days from the date of the notice to formally object in writing to the issuance of the permit. If an objection is filed, it shall be considered an appeal of the decision of the administrator, and shall be considered by the board of zoning appeals. The person filing the appal shall be responsible for all required application and legal ad costs. 5. If no interested party objects within tlzirt~~ (3U) ~~T; days of the date of the notice to the adjacent property owners, the administrator may approve the accessory manufactured home permit. (Ord. No. 62795-10, 6-27-95) Sec. 30-82-10. Manufactured Housing Subdivision. (A) General standards: ._ ~` ~ _ ~ ~~ 28 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 Sec. 30-82-12. Single Family, Detached (Zero Lot Line Option). (B) In the R-1, R-2, R-3 or R-4 districts, within a common development, one interior yard may be equal to zero for single family detached dwellings, subject to the following additional criteria: 2. The minimum lot size, frontage and front and rear yard setbacks required in the district regulations may be reduced up to twenty (20) percent, however the normal front, rear, and side yard setback requirement must be maintained adjacent to any lot or public street or right-of- way not within the common development; or not otherwise designated for zero lot line use. The tll'e19t~' (20) perCel9t r0(l(I fro/1t(lne )"C(~1~C1101~ (~Oe.ti 101 (1~7~7~~' 101)(U"Ce~,S 1P[1~Z fro/1l(lnC [i? (I Cl~~- (~e-.S(lC. Sec. 30-82-13. Single Family, Attached. (B) General standards within a common development containing three (3) or more acres: 1. The minimum lot size, frontage and front and rear yard setbacks required in the district regulations may be reduced up to twenty (20) percent, however the normal front, rear, and side yard setback requirement must be maintained adjacent to any lot or public street or right-of- way not within the common development; or not otherwise designated for zero lot line use. The tii~errth (2ll) percent ro~~c! froi~t~~ne rech,ictiort sloes riot ~rpplh to p~rrceLs ii~itlr froi~t~~ne in ~r cr,il- de-sc~c. Sec. 30-82-13.1. Single Family Dwelling, Attached and Detached (Cluster Subdivision Option). (A) Intent. 2. Prevent the destruction of valuable view sheds, ridgetops and wildlife corridors, including but not limited to, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Trail, and other resources identified in the cor~tprehei~sii~e plan. 3. Reserve, enhance, and add to the existing and proposed greenway system throughout the county, as identified in the ~_ coi»prelrei~sii~e plan. (C) General standards. 1. Minimum tract size of the cluster subdivision: Tert (1 U) ~e-~~~} acres. ~~ nor,-~;,, ,, ,a ,a;~~;,,,r,,;~.i,.,t,~o ~„ ~t,o , 3. ~ Ownership and maintenance of open space shall be one of the following: a. Common land owned in perpetuity by the owners of lots in the development, through a homeowners, condominium or similar association. Provisions for the maintenance of the open space in perpetuity shall be approved by the zoning administrator in conjunction with plat approval. b. Dedication of the land in perpetuity to a nonprofit organization or land trust through a conservation easement or fee simple conveyance. c. Public land after dedication to, acceptance and maintenance by the county board of supervisors or other governmental entity for recreational, conservation, historic or other open space purposes. 29 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 ~. ~ Conservation lots may be created in compliance with the terms of this ordinance and the county subdivision ordinance, notwithstanding the frontage, width, area, and other design standards for lots found in Article III of this ordinance. Any such lot proposed for platting shall be clearly designated on a subdivision plat reviewed and approved by the county. This plat shall contain notations and covenants that clearly forbid, in perpetuity, the use of the conservation lot for any type of residential dwelling, or other use or structure as prohibited by these provisions. ~. ~ If required open space is located within a mapped greenway corridor, as depicted on the greenway conceptual plan at the time of submittal of the preliminary plat, then a greenway easement shall be dedicated to the County or their designated agent. The zoning administrator, in consultation with the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission, shall determine the exact location and dimensions of the easement to be dedicated. 6. ~ No building, building addition, structure, street, driveway, parking area or anv other type of physical land improvement shall be located within a required primary or secondary conservation area. Notwithstanding the above, trails may be developed in primary and secondary conservation areas. (F) Street and access requirements. 1. All residential lots within a cluster subdivision shall hay-~e frontage on a.nd access to a publicly or pri>>r~te/~~ dedicated and maintained street °. ~~* ~~ ~~~'°~ ~ ~ *'~~~ ~°~*~"~~. 2. ~ Maintenance of prig-ate streets shall be the responsibility of the homeowners association. Subdivision plat covenants shall provide that all maintenance of private streets including snow removal, is not a pudic responsibility. Covenants shall further certify that the private street shall not be eligible for acceptance into the state secondary system for maintenance until such time as it is constructed and otherwise complies with all requirements of the state department of transportation for the addition of subdivision streets current at the time of such request. Any costs required to cause private streets to become eligible for addition into the state system shall be provided with funds other than those administered by the county or the state department of transportation. 3. ~ l'uvcm~nt surface: The minimum pavement surface shall be asphalt. Alternate materials such as concrete, structural pavers, or cobblestone may be substituted provided the proposed surface will support the expected loads. Calculations and/or manufacturers specifications shall be required at submittal. Gravel is not an acceptable surface course. 4. ~ Base course: Six (6) inches minimum depth. For streets to be served by school buses, eight (8) inches minimum depth. These depths are for sub-bases with a CBR value of 10 or hi Sher. ~. Fr Private streets shall be designed to accommodate the provision of regular public services. Specifically: 30 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 a. Vehicle turnarounds shall be included. The turn around may be a cul-de-sac or T-turn around. b. A representative of the county school board shall review the design, and location of all proposed private streets, and shall advise the applicant whether or not the proposed private streets meet the standards for school bus service. If the proposed design does not meet standards for school bus service, the final subdivision plat shall contain a notation that the proposed private streets do not meet the standards for public school bus services and that the county school board shall not be obligated to provide service on the private streets. . A representative of the county department of general services shall review proposals for solid waste collection on private streets, prior to plat approval. 6. ~ Vehicular access: Private streets shall be platted as a separate parcel of land dedicated to the homeowners' association. Private right-of--ways shall be of sufficient width to encompass all drainage structures for the street and to allow maintenance of the street. On street parking shall be prohibited on at least one (1) side of the street, to ensure adequate'space for public service vehicles. 7. ~ Drainage: Drainage design shall meet all existing state department of transportation and county standards, as amended. Drainage easements shall be platted to the homeowners' association for maintenance. 8. ~- Signage: ~~ a. All traffic control and warning signs on private streets shall be the responsibility of the developer/homeowners' association, and b. All access points from the public street to the private street shall be clearly marked with a sign stating that the street is private. 9. ~ Private street des~~~: The following are required design standards for private streets. TABLE INSET: Projected Minimum and Minimum Minimum Traffic Maximum Maximum Sight Shoulder (Vehicles Pavement - Grade b Distance c Width per Day) Width a (percent) (feet) (feet) (feet) 30--40 ld 18 50 2 VPD 41--80 16 18 70 3 VPD 81-100 18 18 90 4 VPD 101-200 20 16 100 4 VPD 31 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 a. Pavement width is based upon a shoulder and ditch section. One-way streets shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet wide. b. Maximum grade: Streets shall not exceed three hundred (300) feet in length for grades greater than or equal to sixteen (16) percent. Maximum grade at all landings shall not exceed five (5) percent. Length of the landing, in feet, shall be based on the following formula: Vehicles per day X 0.5 feet. c. Sight distance refers to stopping distance only. Sight distance at the intersection of two (2) private streets shall meet a design speed of twenty-five (25) mph. Sight distance at the intersection of a private street and a public street shall meet VDOT commercial entrance requirements. (G) Public water and sanitary sewer. -~ Public water and sewer shall conform with the Western b~irgini~r Wrrter Authoritp rlesi~;n rrncl construction strrnclrrrcLs, r~s unrenclecl. ~ ",*" ~*~,- ~„~ ~ r ~~„~~,-~~ ~~+o°+ o,a~r ~ Ti,o ~,,,,,,o~ , , ~,o ~ oa i,. „~o i„~o,-„i~ ,;,ao,a~ ~'~ Sec. 30-82-15. Two-family Dwelling. (C) General standards in the C- I ~rnc! C-2 district: 1. The two family dwellin~~ use shall be allowed only in the same structure as, and in conjunction with, an associated civic, office or commercial use type. 2. The civic, office or commercial use type must occupy at least fifty (50) percent of the gross floor area of the structure. SEC. 30-83. CIVIC USES. SEC. 30-84, OFFICE USES. SEC. 30-85. COMMERCIAL USES. Sec. 30-85-10. Car Wash. (A) General standards: 1. All new car wash facilities, whether conveyor operated or self service, shall be equipped with a water recycling system for eigkt~~-fi~~e (b'~) ~~~~~•~*~,~ +~~~~'~~ `percent of the water used. Sec. 30-85-15. Garden Center. 32 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 (A) General standards: 1. A ten-foot planting strip shall be provided adj acent to any public street right-of--way. Within this planting strip, one large deciduous, large evergreen or small deciduous tree shall be planted every thirty (30) linear feet. Such plantings shall other~i~ise comply with the landscaping requirements contained in section 30-92. Sec. 30-85-22. RES'ERVEI) ~^°*~~~~~~^* ~'~^~~~-~ ~ n ~ ,., ~~,,, n ~ - ,a; ~~.-:,.~. Sec. 30-85-23. Restaurant, General. (A) In the AV district: 1. When adjoining a residential use type, a Type C buffer yard in accordance with Section 30- 92 shall be provided along the property line which adjoins the residential use type. 2. Health department approval for sewage disposal, water supply andrT~itchen facilities shall be submitted prior to issuance of a building permit for a general restaurant. SEC. 30-86. INDUSTRIAL USES. Sec. 30-86-1. Asphalt Plants. (A) General standards: 1. A Type E -1=buffer yard shall be required in accordance with Section 30-92. Sec. 30-86-4. Landfill, Construction Debris. (A) General standards: L Minimum parcel size: T~~cnt~ (?0) acres. 2. A Type E -1= buffer yard shall be provided in accordance with Section 30-92. Sec. 30-86-6. Landfill, Sanitary. (A) General standards: L Minimum parcel size: Fifty (50) acres. 2. A Type E -1= buffer yard shall be provided in accordance with Section 30-92. SEC. 30-87. 1\IISCELLANEOUS USES. SEC. 30-88. ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES. (A) As defined in Section 30-28, accessory uses and structures may be commonly found and associated with principal use types. Principal uses which are allowed by right or by special use may include accessory uses and activities, provided such accessory uses and activities are appropriate and incidental to the principal use, and provided they are designed and located in accord with the intent and provisions of this ordinance. Sec. 30-88-2. Accessory Uses: Residential Use Types. 33 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 (A) Residential use types may include the following accessory uses, activities or structures on the same site or lot: 1. Private garages and parking for the principal use. 2. Recreational activities and uses used by residents, including structures necessary for such uses. 3. Playhouses, gazebos, incidental household storage buildings, swimming pools, and other similar accessory structures. 4. Garage or yard sales provided that such sales occur no more than two (2) days in a two- monthperiod. 5. Other uses and activities necessarily and customarily associated with purpose and function of residential use types, as determined by the administrator. 6. Construction office or trailer associated with active construction on a site. A construction office or trailer shall be removed from an active construction site within 30~days of issuance of the final certificate of occupancy for the project. 7. .S'~~les tr~riler ~rssoci~~tec! ieitlz ~u•tii~e coi~strrlction on ~~ site. A s~~les tr~riler sh~rl! he revumec! .fro/71 (1 /1 (1Ct1PC sltc lt'ltjtl/1 111)"1)' ~.3~/~ (~(l~',S Of l.ti.til~(!/1CL' Of 1~1L' f[/1(l~ CL')"l[f1C(11e Of OCCI~~I(1/1C)'.f0)" the peri~l~u~ef~t sales office for tke project. (Ord. No. 42694-12, § 21, 4-26-94) SEC. 30-89. RESERVED. 34 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 ARTICLE V. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Sec. 30-90-4. Minimum Standards and Improvements Required. (E) Utilities shown on site development plans shall conform to applicable county ordinances ~n~d Western 6~~rnini~r W~rter ~~,ithorit>> ren~,il~rtior7s, as determined by the dep~rrtr~ter~t of conlf~7rrf~itp dei~elopnlci~t rind the Western i~ir~;ii~in Wr~terAi~thoritp ~~~-°~*"~- "+ ~~*~~~*~°° Sec. 30-91-3. Spaces for Disabled Parking. (A) Generally, the number of non-residential parking spaces reserved for the disabled shall comply with the following table. For additional information, refer to the adopted Ro~inohe Coi~ntp hr~ilding code. ~';.- ~;,,;,, r ~,~;~,.,-,,, c~„~,,.,,;,a„ a,,;i,a;., ~ ~~,.,a„ ce,.~;,.,, c ~ ~ nn Sec. 30-91-6. Construction Standards. (C) For ~r loie lnrp~rct !)erelopnrei~t ~n~rirer reyr~est: ~ ii~rittei~ ie~~irer option regr,iest ii~itlr ~r detailed rendering i~1r[p be srrbn7itted for rerieii~ by the Zof~ii~h Adi~lii~istrntor. Sec. 30-91-7. Parking Space Dimensions. (B) Where parking spaces lie adjacent to landscaped areas, the paved depth of all stalls may be decreased by two (2) feet to provide for a vehicle overhang area. ~'',~ °~~',~~'~ "°~~~-'~~~,~ ~~-~~ „~ o ,.i, ;,,~,, „ o,a i.,,,,a~,..,,,o,a ., ;ao..:,,ii. Sec. 30-91-9. Minimum Parkin Re uired. Sec. 30-91-11. Off-Street Loading, Generally. (A) General Provisions. 6. All off-street loading space`s shill hay c safe and convenient access to a street. If any such spaces are contiguous to a street, the street side of such space shall be curbed. Sec. 30-91-12. Minimum Loading Spaces Required. (R) l.o~ulif~g spaces shall h~rne f~7ii~itt7r~i» rlif~tei~siof~s of tei~ (10) feet hp t~~~e~2tp (2ll) feet. SEC. 30-92. SCREENING, LANDSCAPING, AND BUFFER YARDS. (fi) For r~ l.oi~~ lf~7pru•t Derelopf~tei~t i~~rrirer regr~est: A ii~rittei~ ii~~rircr option reyi~est inith rr det~riled reiulerii~g ~t7r~p he suhi»itted for rerieii~ hp the Zoi~if~g Adtt7inistrr~tor. Sec. 30-92-5. Standards and Specifications. (C) Where screei~if~g ~k~r~rrg is required by this ordinance, the following shall apply: Sec. 30-92-6. Applicability of Regulations and Requirements. (E) Additional screening requirements. 1. All refuse service (dumpsters/containers) and outdoor storage areas in all zoning districts shall be screened from surrounding views- per .S'ection 311-92- ~. Hein Irt of screening nu~st he ~r rnininulnz of si_~ (6) feet. 35 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 2. Ground level ~rnc! roof top mechanical equipment shall be screened or landscaped per ,S'ectiort 30-92-~. SEC. 30-93. SIGNS Sec. 30-93-2. Permitted Signs. (A) Any sign displayed in the county shall be comply with: 2. All applicable provisions of the adopted Ro~rnohe Cohnt~~ r ~~~~~,.,-,,, c*~*°~~~ Building Code and all amendments thereto; and Sec. 30-93-4. Prohibited Signs. (A) The following signs are prohibited within the county: 2. Any sign that contains or consists of pennants, ribbons, spinners, infhit~rble or other similar moving devices. Sec. 30-93-8. Temporary Signs. (A) Any person wishing to display a temporary sign must apply for a sign permit pursuant to section 30-93-5. Except as provided in subsections (B) and (C} below, pertaining to real estate and construction signs, temporary signs shall comply with the followirr~g standards: 2. In commercial ~u~~! inrh~strir~l zoning districts, the total square footage of any temporary sign shall not exceed thirty-two (3?) square feet. In all other zoning districts, the total square footage of any temporary sign shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet. (B) Real estate signs greater than sixteen (16) square feet in commercial or industrial zoning districts or greater than five (5) square feet in agricultural or residential zoning districts may be installed on a lot provided that each such sign does not exceed ninety-six (96) square feet in area, and has a minimum sign setback of fifteen (15) feet.fronr ~rll property lines ~~~~'~'~~ ~-~~'~* ~~ ~~~~~~. All real estate `si~~ns must be removed within fourteen (14) days after the property has been sold or leased. (C) On premises construction si ~~ns may be installed on active construction sites. No construction sign shall exceed ninety-six (96) square feet in area. Any such sign must have a minimum sign setback of fifteen (15) feet.frotn ~rll propertp lines ~~-~~~, ~~~~- "~~'~'~~ ~-~~'~* "+ ~~~~~- All construction si~~ns must be removed from a construction site prior to the issuance of a certificate of zoning compliance for the building or project. (1)) Any tenzpor~~E~p sine must h~n~e ~r nrininznnr sign setb~~c% of fifteen (1 ).feet behind the property line. Sec. 30-93-9. llluminated Signs. (A) Unless otherwise prohibited, signs may be illuminated either through the use of backlighting or direct lighting provided the following standards are met: 1. An~~ Hein or refhrbishe~! sign containing electrical components shall he regnire~! to k~r>>e electrical permit rrppro>>al.froth the Coinn7nnitp !)e>>elopn7ent office. Sec. 30-100-2. Yard, Setback and Height Requirements. (B) Required yards shall remain free of all uses or structures except for the following: 36 Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Proposed Amendment for Articles I-V (Revisions Only) -April 22, 2008 2. Eaves, cornices, window sills, belt courses, mi~ninns, bay windows and chimneys may project into a required yard, a distance not to exceed two (2) feet. Cantilevered building overhangs shall not be allowed to prof ect into a required setback area. Sec. 30-100-10. Standards and Procedures for Review of Condominiums. (B) An approved owners' association shall be established for all condominium projects having individually owned structures or units, and common areas and facilities. The purpose of this association is for the provision of upkeep and maintenance of the common areas and facilities. Sec. 30-100-ll. Family Exemption; Permitted Locations and Standards. (B) Such lots shall be exempt from the minimum lot requirements for the district in which it is located, but shall otherwise comply with the following requirements: 1. The lot shall be approved by the Roanoke County/Vinton Health Department for on-site sewage disposal, in accordance with Section 29- ~.4(h) ~ ~ ~ «' ~ ~"~ ~ ~ ~ n«~ ~ of the County Subdivision Ordinance, prior to recordation of the lot. 37 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. ~' o~ AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRA"PION CENTER MEETING DATE: April 8, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: First reading of an ordinance amending Section 20-25 "Supplemental Collection Service" of Chapter 20 "Solid Waste" of the Roanoke County Code to provide for administrative regulations as part of the County's elimination of decals SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Anne Marie Green Director of General Services Elmer C. Hodge ~'~~ County Administrator ~~~ COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: tJ SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: The City of Roanoke, Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton are partners in the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority, and use that facility for disposal of solid waste. Each of the localities allows its residents to haul solid waste to the transfer station without cost, so long as it is within a specified number of trips per year. This program has been administered through the personal property tax decals on the windshields of the vehicles, and each jurisdiction has been billed based on where the vehicle is taxed. However, beginning this spring, none of the three governments will issue decals for vehicles; therefore, another methodology is needed to keep track of the billing for the localities. A stakeholders' group consisting of representatives from the City, County, Town and RVRA has met over the past several months, and recommends the following procedure: 1. Standardize the number of trips allowed per year per citizen at 20: The City of Roanoke currently allows its citizens to use the service once per month, or 12 times per year, while the Town of Vinton and Roanoke County currently allow its citizens to use 'the service once per week, or 52 times per year. After reviewing the numbers of trips made by individuals to the Transfer Station over the last year, only 1 person in the city and 54 people in the county had used this service 21 or more times. (The Town does not keep records of the number of trips per resident). This change will simplify administrative tasks at the scale house, since the rules will be the same regardless of where a person lives. Each jurisdiction will still be able to provide waivers when necessary, so if a resident needs more trips, they can be authorized by the Solid Waste Division. 2. Require each driver to state in which jurisdiction he or she lives: The decal has been used as the methodology for billing the localities in the past, but that will no longer be available. License numbers will still be provided to the localities, along with the residential information provided by the driver. 3. For the first year, bill the localities the same amount as billed during FY2007- 2008, in 12 equal monthly charges: Any shortfall will be absorbed by RVRA. Depending on usage during the first year, the stakeholders' group may need to be reconvened to tweak the formula; however, there has been discussion that after RVRA's debt service is retired in 2012, this program may be provided at no charge to the localities. The above policy will require a change to the Roanoke County Code, which currently states that County citizens are entitled to haul a pickup truck load one time per week. Roanoke City has changed its ordinance to allow the number of trips to be set adminis~kratively by the City Manager (or designee) and County staff recommends that the County Code be changed in a similar manner. Waivers are already provided administratively, and this will make the process easier to change in the future if the number of trips needs to be increased in response to citizen needs. The language is set out in the attached proposed ordinance. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no additional fiscal impact anticipated. ,, ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the first reading of the attached ordinance and schedule the second reading on April 22, 2008, which allows the number of trips per year to be set administratively. This will allow flexibility to address any issues as the new program is implemented. 2. Change the language in the attached ordinance to reflect the actual number of trips/year/resident, so that future changes require Board action. 3. Do not approve the change in the attached ordinance, which will necessitate the software at the transfer station to keep track of different maximum trips. STAFF RECOMMENDAI"ION: Staff recommends Alternative 1. This will equalize the rules across the three jurisdictions which use the transfer station, simplify staff work at the scale house, and reduce time spent in lines waiting to cross the scales. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRA-PION CENTER ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20-25 "SUPPLEMENTAL COLLECTION SERVICE" OF CHAPTER 20 "SOLID WASTE" OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE AT THE TRANSFER STATION WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on April 8, 2008; the second reading was held on April 22, 2008. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That Section 20-25 of Article II. Collection by County of Chapter 20. Solid Waste be amended to read and provide as follows: Sec. 20-25. Supplemental collection service. (a) Brush collection. -fhe county provides Free brush collection every other week to residential customers. Brush or other yard waste collection service will not be provided to commercial or non-county residential customers. It will be the responsibility of premium and physically-challenged customers to place any brush items at the curb for collection. Brush must be placed as close as possible to the ci.irb line or road and five (5) feet away from any horizontal obstruction and have overhead clearance, such that the operation of the equipment is not irripaired or restricted. Such placement shall be made no earlier than the Saturday preceding the scheduled collection and no later than 7:00 a.m. of the day scheduled collection date. (1) Brush resulting from normal property maintenance, may not exceed six (6) feet in length or six (6) inches in diameter. Debris waste and tree stumps will not be collected pursuant to this section. The cuttings and limbs must be placed in a pile not to exceed six (6) by six (6) by six (6) feet in size. (2) Brush cuttings and tree limbs resulting from corrimercial tree trimming operations (contractor/commercial waste) will not be collected. (3) Brush resulting from land-clearing will not be collected. i (b) Yard waste. Residential customers may place small quantities of yard waste in their cow"inty-provided containers on their regularly-scheduled collection day. Excess quantities of yard waste must be placed in disposable containers, to include but not be lirnited to, plastic or paper bags or cardboard boxes and adjacent to the road or curb line for scheduled bulk collection. "fhe disposable containers must be of substantial construction and shall not weigh more than fifty (50) pounds when full. The containerized clippings must be separate from any other bulk or brush items set out for collection. (c) Seasonal collections. For asix-week period, usually beginning with the First Monday in November, bagged leaves will be collected on a weekly basis from all residential customers. "fhe county will not provide vacuum service for the collection of leaves. (1) Leaves must be placed in sturdy, tied, plastic bags within five (5) feet of curb and may not exceed fifty (50) pounds per bag. (2) Christmas trees will be collected separately from other yard waste during cone-week period in January. Trees must be placed within five (5) feet of the curb with all decorations removed so they may be safely mulched. Notice will be provided as to exact collection dates for these services. (d) General. Materials resulting from land-clearing operations or commercial yard waste management operations will not be collected pursuant to this section. It will be the responsibility of the contractor or owner to properly dispose of any such materials. (e) Bulk collection. The county provides free collection of bulk items every other week to residential customers. Bulk collection service will not be provided to any commercial customers. It will be the responsibility of premium and backyard service customers to place any bulk items adjacent to the qualified road or curb line for collection. The bi"ilk items must be placed as close as possible to the curb line or road and five (5) feet away from any obstruction. The items must be completely clear of any overhanging wires or branches, in order to be collected. Such placement shall be made no earlier than the Saturday preceding scheduled collection and no later than 7:00 a.m. the day of collection. 2 (1) Pursuant to section 20-1, bulk collection items will be defined as household waste too large or heavy to fit into the automated containers. (2) Residential customers can place no more than a picki.ip truck size load of bulk for pickup. If it is necessary for the materials to be containerized, the container must be of a disposable nati.ire. (3) Bulk items include materials resulting from normal household activity, including but not limited to, items such as appliances, furniture, four (4) unmounted tires, pallets, bicycles, swing sets (disassembled), lawn furniture, and cardboard moving boxes or other trash resulting from moving. (4) Any material that may be wind blown must be bagged. Any glass items, such as mirrors, windows or shower doors, must be taped and bagged. (5) Excluded items: All prohibited waste, such as construction waste, debris waste, hazardous materials, animal carcasses, automobile parts, propane tanks and riding lawnmowers will be the responsibility of the owner or contractor to properly dispose of. (f) Additional disposal services. County residential customers are entitled to the use of a fourteen-foot "freeloader" at no charge on a "first come, first serve" basis. The freeloader must be scheduled in advance and is to be used during spring cleaning, basement or attic cleaning, or major yard work projects. Use of the freeloader is governed by the following criteria: (1) Residential customers may reserve the freeloaders no more than four (4) times a year. (2) Materials may only be hand loaded (not mechanically) onto the trailer. (3) Small items or any material susceptible to wind must be containerized in some mariner, such as bags or boxes. (4) The freeloader will be delivered only to occupied residential homes. Homes currently under construction are not eligible to receive the freeloader. The freeloader will only be delivered to a safe and easily accessible location determined by solid waste staff. 3 (5) 'fhe resident must be home to accept delivery of the Freeloader to sign a release liability form. (6) No hazardous materials, debris waste or construction waste shall be placed in freeloader. (7) Permissible items include brush, bulk and yard waste pursuant to section 20-1. (8) Prior to removal the loads will be inspected and the resident will be required to remove non-approved materials. ror~~ino is ~t nn nncf fn nn~ ~ri~~i rocir~onFi.~l n~ ~c~nmore (g) County residents may take pick-up truck loads of bulk items and brush originating from their residence to the Tinker Creek Transfer Station free of charge. The number of such loads permitted without charge, and other rules and regulations pertaining to removal and disposal of bulk items and brush at the Tinker Creek Transfer Station, shall be in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the County Administrator or his designee. In special circumstances upon request, the County Administrator or his designee may issue special dump permits for the disposal of bulk items and brush at the transfer station in addition to the number of loads generally permitted for county residents. 2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. 4 ~- i AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008 RESOLU"I"ION APPROVING AND CONCIIRRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON "fHE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM I- 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 April 8, 2008 designated as Item I -Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 through 1 inclusive, as follows: 1. Approval o~F minutes -February 26, 2008, and March 25, 2008 That the Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized and directed where required bylaw to set forth upon any of said items the separate vote tabulation for any such item pursuant to this resolution. 'r GENERAL FUND UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Amount Prior report balance Addition from 2006-07 Operations Audited balance at June 30, 2007 July 1, 2007 Payment on Loan from Explore Park Balance at April 8, 2008 of General Amount $14,488,420 8.23% 2,234,779 16,723,199 20,000 $ 16,743,199 9.51 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 9.0%-10.0% 2009-2010 9.5%-10.5% 2010-2011 10.0%-11.0% Submitted By Rebecca E. Owens Director of Finance Approved By Elmer C. Hodge ~~~~ Coi_inty Administrator '~ -2 COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA CAPITAL RESERVES Minor Countv Capital Reserve (Projects not in the CIP, architectural/engineering services, and other one-time expenditures.) Amount Audited Balance at June 30, 2007 $6,218,669.55 Transfer from Department Savings 489,135.00 Remaining funds from completed projects at June 30, 2007 257.39 August 28, 2007 Upgrade to the 800 MHZ Radio System (5,000,000.00) December 4, 2007 Architect/Engineeering fees for the renovation of the former (175,000.00) Southview Elementary School Balance at April 8, 2008 $1,533,061.94 Maior Countv Capital Reserve (Projects in the CIP, debt payments to expedife projects identified in CIP, and land purchase opportunities.) Audited Balance at June 30, 2007 $1,049,620.00 Appropriation from 2006-2007 Operations 2,279,410.00 July 24, 2007 Acquisition of property for Fleet Maintenance Facility (890,000.00) September 11, 2007 Needs assessment and program analysis for Glenvar Library (100,000.00) Expansion Balance at April 8, 2008 $2,339,030.00 Submitted By Rebecca E. Owens Director of Finance Approved By Elmer C. Hodge ~~s County Administrator (`(~ _3 June 12, 2007 RESERVE FOR BOARD CONTINGENCY COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA From 2007-2008 Original Budget Appropriation for Legislative Liaison Amount $100,000.00 ($24,000.00) June 26, 2007 Submitted By Approved By Appropriation for the veteran's monument at the Vinton War Memorial ($30,000.00) Balance at April 8, 2008 Rebecca E. Owens Director of Finance Elmer C. Hodge ~ ird County Administrator $ 46,000.00 I~-`f TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX REPORT COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Month of Tax Description 2006 2007 2008 January February March April May June Consumer Utility Tax Landline Consumer Utility Tax Wireless Communication Sales and Use Tax E911 Service Tax Cable Franchise fee Total Consumer Utility Tax Landline Consumer Utility Tax Wireless Communication Sales and Use Tax E911 Service Tax Cable Franchise fee Total Consumer Utility Tax Landline Consumer Utility Tax Wireless Communication Sales and Use Tax E911 Service Tax Cable Franchise fee Total Consumer Utility Tax Landline Consumer Utility Tax Wireless Communication Sales and Use Tax E911 Service Tax Cable Franchise fee Total Consumer Utility Tax Landline Consumer Utility Tax Wireless Communication Sales and Use Tax E911 Service Tax Cable Franchise fee Total Consumer Utility Tax Landline Consumer Utility Tax Wireless Communication Sales and Use Tax E911 Service Tax Cable Franchise fee Total $ 94,947.90 $ 86,811.94 $ - 116,433.91 123,642.12 - - - 275,569.88 61,427.25 61,676.60 - 240,925.74 237,369.11 85,908.48 513,734.80 509,499.77 361,478.36 93,052.78 11,481.03 - 116,093.91 - - - - 291,112.62 59,753.00 58,515.52 - - 36,121.67 70,725.82 268,899.69 106,118.22 361,838.44 92, 561.36 - - 104,178.63 - - - 207,485.17 387,479.10 64,339.14 - - - 80,692.40 98,803.20 261,079.13 288,177.57 486,282.30 96,802.50 - - 128,673.20 - - - 270,338.98 - 60,650.90 - 216,295.38 75,020.70 - 502,421.98 345,359.68 - 92,941.49 - - 117,319.69 - - - 271,078.33 - 60,264.73 - - - 92,259.95 - 270,525.91 363,338.28 - 95,748.48 - - 119, 760.11 - - - 268,293.91 - 60,455.05 - - - 84,186.19 - 275,963.64 352,480.10 - July Consumer Utility Tax Landline 95,017.26 - - Consumer Utility Tax Wireless 121,823.44 - - Communication Sales and Use Tax - 300,558.02 - E911 Service Tax 59,649.70 - - Cable Franchise fee 245,481.66 78,603.22 - Total 521,972.06 379,161.24 - August Consumer Utility Tax Landline 92,306.09 - - Consumer Utility Tax Wireless 116,219.46 - - Communication Sales and Use Tax - 237,729.17 - E911 Service Tax 59,979.00 - - Cable Franchise fee - 86,818.45 - Total 268,504.55 324,547.62 - September Consumer Utility Tax Landline 85,834.51 - - Consumer Utility Tax Wireless 121,460.78 - - Communication Sales and Use Tax - 258,253.93 - E911 Service Tax 59,393.73 - - Cable Franchise fee - 87,629.46 - Total 266,689.02 345,883.39 - October Consumer Utility Tax Landline 83,920.09 - - Consumer Utility Tax Wireless 122,949.21 - - Communication Sales and Use Tax - 349,811.69 - E911 Service Tax 58,855.42 - - Cable Franchise fee 226,573.74 87,629.46 - Total 492,298.46 437,441.15 - November Consumer Utility Tax Landline 84,089.65 - - Consumer Utility Tax Wireless 120,728.15 - - Communication Sales and Use Tax - 349,007.66 - E911 Service Tax 59,751.01 - - Cable Franchise fee 28,744.85 85,936.15 - Total 293,313.66 434,943.81 - December Consumer Utility Tax Landline 83,566.76 - - Consumer Utility Tax Wireless 121,724.13 - - Communication Sales and Use Tax - 283,592.07 - E911 Service Tax 60,069.78 - - Cable Franchise fee - 87,478.22 - Total 265,360.67 371,070.29 - Grand Total $ 4,200,763.57 $ 4,258,021.12 $ 1,209,599.10 "Effective 2007 the Cable Franchise Fee is received monthly as compared to quarterly receipts in 2006. "*2007 Breakdown provided by the State of Virginia Tax Department Submitted By Rebecca E. Owens Director of Finance Approved By Elmer C. Hodge ~i~ County Administrator ACTION NO ITEM NUMBER - S AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER. MEETING DATE: April 8, 2008 AGENDA ITEMS: Statement of the Treasurer's Accountability per Investment and Portfolio Policy, as of March 31, 2008. SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: GOVERNMENT: SUNTRUST/ALEXANDER KEY 45,799,832.49 SUNTRUST/ALEXANDER KEY CONTRA (2,074,941.90) SUNTRUST SECURITIES 6,001,789.42 SUNTRUST SECURITIES CON-C'RA 161,987.52 49,888,667.53 LOCAL GOVT INVESTMENT POOL: GENERAL OPERATION 6,844,966.73 6,844,966.73 MONEY MARKET: BRANCH BANKING & TRUST 2,249,006.63 SALEM BANK & TRUST 1,222,457.81 SUN"TRUST/ALEXANDER KEY 22,776,208.72 SUNTRUST SECURITIES 4,813,060.96 SUNTRUST SWEEP 3,734,568.28 WACHOVIA 2,621,659.66 37,416,962.06 TOTAL 94,150,596.32 04/03/08 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. ~ -~-I AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: April 8, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: Budget Presentation from the Social Services Department SUBMITTED BY: John M. Chambliss, Jr. Asst. County Administrator APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge ~' County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SLIMMARY OF INFORMATION: This time has been set aside to provide an update on the FY2008-2009 budget development. Dr. Betty McCrary will discuss the needs and operations of the Department of Social Services and the Comprehensive Services Act. ACTION NO. ITEM NO. ~- o~ AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: April 8, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: Work session on recruitment and selection process for committees, commissions, and boards SUBMITTED BY: Paul M. Mahoney County Attorney APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge ~~-m--~ ~~~~\ County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: At the January 22, 2008, meeting of the Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Moore requested that County staff conduct research on ~Ihe recruitment and selection of candidates for appointment to Roanoke County con•imittees, commissions, and boards. In response to this request, staff has prepared a summary of information about Roanoke County committee appointments. The attached report describes how Roanoke County committees are organized and how the Board recruits and selects appointees. Additionally, staff contacted eight localities across the state and asked the Clerk's ofFice from each jurisdiction to answer a number of questions about committee organization and the recruitment and selection of appointees. Answers to these questions are summarized in the report and presented in detail in the attached table. This time has been set aside to discuss this information. REPORT ON ROANOKE COUNTY COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND BOARDS County staff recently conducted a survey of eight localities across the state to gather information about how other governments organize local committees/commissions, recruit candidates to serve on these committees, and select appointees from a pool of applicants. "fhe counties of Albemarle, Bedford, Chesterfield, Hanover, and Montgomery and the cities of Charlottesville, Roanoke, and Salem participated in tl-iis survey, which was completed by the Board/Council Clerk's office in each locality. Staff asked the following questions: 1) Are members of your Board of Supervisors/City Council elected at large or by district? 2) Are appointments to local committees and commissions made by district or at large? 3) If committee appointments are made by district, are the terms concurrent (coterrriinous) with the elected official for that district? 4) How does your locality recruit candidates to serve on local committees and commissions? 5) Can citizens apply to serve on a corrimittee? If so, how is this publicized? 6) If more than one candidate is nominated for a single appointment, or if more than one application is received, how does the elected body make the selection? Detailed responses to these questions have been provided on the attached spreadsheet. Additional information about Roanoke County committees is also included. The remainder of this report summarizes how Roanoke County currently organizes committees and makes appointments and presents a summary of the survey findings for comparison. Roanoke County Organization of Committees and Terms of Appointees Committee appointments are made both at large and by district, depending on the committee. Roanoke County Board of Supervisors makes appointments to over fifty committees, boards, and commissions, bi.at many of these bodies are established or administered by local organizations or are regional in scope (i.e. the Airport Commission, the Roanoke Valley- Alleghany Regional Commission, and the Western Virginia Water Authority Board of Directors). In general, appointments to these non-county committees are made at large. Many committees established by Roanoke County are appointed by district. Appointments to the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Capital Improvements Program Advisory Committee, Library Board, Social Services Advisory Board, and Parks, Recreation, and Tow"irism Advisory Committee are made by district. Whiffle appointments to the Economic Development Authority are made at large, it is stipulated that all districts should be represented. Of these committees appointed by district, members of the Planning Commission, Library Board, and Social Services Advisory Board are appointed to four-year terms. Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Advisory Committee members serve three-year terms, CIP Advisory Committee members serve for one year, and members of the Board of Zoning Appeals serve five-year terms. With a few exceptions, members of four-year comrriittees appointed by district do not serve terms concurrent (coterminous) with those of the elected official in that district. The exceptions are: • Plaririing Comrriission -term of the Cave Spring district appointment is concurrent with the term of the Cave Spring Supervisor; all other terms on the Planning Commission are not concurrent with the term of the Supervisor from that district. • Library Board -terms of the Catawba and Hollins district appointments are concurrent with the terms of the Supervisors from Catawba and Hollins; the terms of the Vinton, Windsor Hills, and Cave Spring appointees are not concurrent with the terms of Supervisors from those districts. Recruitment and Selection of Candidates Upcorning appointments are listed on the Board agenda one month prior to the expiration of a term. Information about county committees, upcoming appointments, and vacancies is provided on the county website along with an application form. Completed forms are submitted to the Board for review at the time the appointment is being considered. If requested by the Board, staff recommends individuals who may be willing to serve. The Board formally nominates all candidates. Members nominate candidates from their district to serve on committees appointed by district. Some appointments are discussed in closed session at the Board's discretion. All appointments are made in open session and require a majority vote of the Board. Survey Results Organization of Committees and Terms of Appointees The cities surveyed make all appointments at large and therefore questions specific to district appointments were not applicable. The counties surveyed had some mix of `at large' and `by district' appointments, with many committees appointed by district. In most counties, only a few or none of the committee terms by district expire concurrently with the terms of elected officials (see attached spreadsheet for details). Generally, the organization of most committees varies according to committee bylaws, state code, length of term, and when 'the original committee appointments were made. 2 Recruitment and Selection of Candidates Localities surveyed recruit candidates to serve on committees in various ways. Many localities advertised vacancies using some combination of website postings, newspaper advertisements, and government access/cable television. In most cases, applications are made available. In some instances, information is provided to civic leagues or recommendations are requested from staff. Methods of selecting candidates vary across localities. In some localities, applications are reviewed by staff as well as elected officials. The City of Charlottesville conducts interviews with the public present; Montgomery County reviews applicants through a formal interview committee composed of a Board member and staff that makes recommendations to the Board. 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COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS C-Coun Board F-Financial Disclosure X-Not Count Board, Re Tonal, State O-Re wires Oath R-Real Estate Disclosure Name of Committee Appointed T e Audit Committee At Lar e C Blue Rid a Behavioral Healthcare At Lar e X Board of Equalization of Real Estate Assessment ppointe y u ges y district) C/O Board of Zoning Appeals Appointed by District C/O/R Bondin Committee for Subdivision & Site Dev At Lar e C Building Code Bd of Adjustment and Appeals (Fire Code Board of A eals At Lar e C/O Cable TV Committee, Roanoke Count At Lar e C Cable TV Committee, Roanoke Valle Re Tonal At Lar e X Ca ital Im rovement Pro ram Adviso Committee A ointed b District C Clean Valle Council At Lar e X Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) At Large C/F Court-Community Corrections Program Alcohol Safet Action Pr ram Polic Board At Lar e X Court-Community Corrections Program Regional Criminal Justice Board At Lar e X Disabilit Services Board At Lar e X Economic Development Authority Not appointed by district but each district represented C/O/F Electoral Board Appointed b Jud es C/O Emer enc Services At Lar e C Fifth Plannin District Commission At Lar e X Fifth Planning District Commission -Open Spaces Steerin Committee At Large X Fifth Planning District Commission -Regional Alliance Or anizin Committee At Lar e X Fifth Planning District Commission - Stormwater Mana ement Adviso Committee At Lar e X Grievance Panel At Large C Lea ue of Older Americans Adviso Board At Lar e X Lea ue of Older Americans Adviso Council At Lar e X Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) Public Safet At Lar e X Libra Board Appointed by District C/O/F Local Governments for Sustainabilit ICLEI At Lar e X New Centu Venture Center Board of Directors At Lar e X Parks, Recreation & Tourism Advisory Committee A ointed b District C Roanoke Count Board of Su ervisors Elected b District C/O/F Roanoke Coun Plannin Commission A ointed b District C/O/F/R Roanoke Count School Board Elected b District C/O/F Roanoke Re Tonal Air ort Commission At Large X/O/F Revised 2/15/2008 INDEX OF COMMITTEES. COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS C-Count Board F-Financial Disclosure X-Not Coun Board, Re Tonal, State O-Requires Oath R-Real Estate Disclosure Name of Committee Appointed T e Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (RV ARC At Lar e X RV-ARC Le islative Committee At Lar e X RV-ARC Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) At Lar e X RV-ARC MPO and Community Advisory Committee CAC At Lar e X RV-ARC Re Tonal Stormwater Mana ement At Large X RV-AR Comprehensive Economic Development Strate Committee At Lar e X Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors Center Board of Directors At Lar e X Roanoke Valle Detention Commission At Large X Roanoke Valle Greenwa Commission At Lar e X Roanoke Valle Re Tonal Pound Facilit At Lar e X Roanoke Valle Resource Authorit At Lar e X/O/F School Construction Committee At Lar a Ad Hoc Social Services Adviso Board Appointed b District C/O Southwest Develo ment Financi ,Inc. 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I"fEM NO. ~ 3 AT A REGULAR MEET-ING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: April 8, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: Work session to discuss an unsolicited proposal for the replacement of Glenvar Library under the Public Private Education and Infrastructure Act (PPEA) SUBMITTED BY: Diane Hyatt Chief Financial Officer APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge C~ ~~~'~~ County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: With current economic conditions and the number of schools and county capital projects that we have begun (including four elementary schools, the multigenerational center, the south county library, a north county fire station, a fleet maintenance facility, and a radio system), it will be hard to add another new project in the next several years, even though this library is a top priority for us. The Board may choose to: 1. Accept this proposal in which case we will advertise for competing bids in accordance with the PPEA process, or 2. Allow the company to withdraw their offer and resubmit it at a later date when we are in a more favorable financial situation. SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: This time has been set aside to discuss an unsolicited proposal that we have received to build a new Glenvar Library on the current site. This proposal is submitted by Shockey LLC. The team includes a construction company we have worked with successfully in the past, and the architects that are designing the south county library. "their submittal is based on the criteria outlined in the County Capital Improvements Plan. They submitted a $5,000 check with their proposal. The Glenvar Library replacement/renovation is ranked second on the priority list in the proposed 2009-2013 Capital Improvements Plan. In September 2007 the Board appropriated $100,000 to begin the needs assessment and programming analysis on this project. Since the September 2007 direction From the Board, staff has conducted numerous community meetings with the Glenvar library patrons and performed a needs assessment on the facility. When we receive an unsolicited proposal, the first step is for the County Administrator to bring it to the Board for direction. 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: April 8, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: Work session to review the status of the Slate Hill development SUBMITTED BY: Arnold Covey Director of the Department of Community Development APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge ~-~ ~r~~ County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: This is an opportunity for County staff and Integra Development to discuss the development of Slate Hill with the Board of Supervisors Integra Development also plans to discuss with the Board their current and future plans for developing the property. ACTION NO. ITEM NO. ~ -o~ AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: April 8, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: Work Session to receive information concerning the American Electric Power (AEP) 138 kV electric transmission line projects in the Catawba and Cave Spring Magisterial Districts SUBMITTED BY: Paul M. Mahoney County Attorney COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: By letters dated February 29, 2008, AEP informed the County that it is in the preliminary stages of identifying study routes for the (1) Matt Funk 138 kV transmission line project (located in Roanoke County and potentially part of Montgomery County), and (2) the Sunscape 138 kV transmission line project (located in Roanoke County and the City of Roanoke). "these projects are part of AEP's Roanoke Area Improvements Transmission Line Project which consists of three 138 kV transmission lines and one new substation and additions to an existing substation. These facilities are needed to address the increasing electric demand from residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental customers in the County and the City. Without these projects, the projected load growth will soon overload several critical electric facilities, thus endangering the reliability of the electrical supply to existing customers and future development in our locality. The proposed Matt Funk 138 kV project would be approximately 3 to 4 miles long and would use steel lattice towers approximately 90'-150' tall. This project involves 'the addition of new equipment at the existing Matt Furik substation. The proposed structures for Sunscape 138 kV project would be approximately 2 miles long and would utilize steel poles approximately 80-100' tall. This project calls for a new substation including structures up to 50' tall and a gravel pad footprint of approximately one-acre. In particular, APCo is requesting Roanoke County to: 1) Please comment on the preliminary transmission line study routes and substation sites identified by APCo. Local official and public participation is critical to identify the best routes and substation site with the least overall environmental impact. In the near future, APCo will conduct public workshops to solicit input from interested citizens. 2) Please review the included geographic information system (GIS) constraints map to ensure its completeness and that all relevant local resources are noted. Additionally, please let us know of any questions, issues and concerns the County may have in connection with these projects. The GIS map was prepared by APCo's environmental consultants from existing data obtained from federal, state and local sources. 3) Please identify any neighborhood/home owner association and community contacts that would have any interest in the proposed project. 4) Please answer the following specific questions: • Does the County have any Important Farmland Designations (as required by Virginia code Section 3.1-15.5.3)? If so do any of the preliminary study routes impact these farmlands? • Do the preliminary study routes conflict with any future land use proposals or plans (i.e. proposed developments)? • Are any key visual resources (designated scenic views) impacted by preliminary study routes? TI-~is information will be used to identify a route alternative and a substation site with the least overall environmental impact. APCo will then file an application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission for review and approval of a preferred route and substation site. Staff will have available for your review at this work session maps showing the general locations and routes for these projects in the County. Representatives From AEP will also be available to answer your questions. Based upon my discussions with representatives of AEP and its attorney, AEP may file its formal application to the State Corporation Commission (SCC) for approval of these projects in June 2008. The SCC will issue a scheduling order that establishes the time table for participation by interested parties, publication of statutory notices, and a date for a public hearing in Richmond before the SCC. Based upon past experience, I anticipate this public hearing to be scheduled in the early fall of 2008. 2 Attached to this report you will also find a copy of materials provided by AEP that were distributed to citizens at the Community Meeting held on March 25, 2008 on the Sunscape project (Attachment A). In addition, you will find a document prepared by Katherine Jones, Senior Assistant County Attorney, summarizing portions of a 2006 JLARC report evaluating underground electric transmission lines in Virginia (Attachment B). Section 56-46.1 F. of the State Code provides as follows: "Approval [by the SCC] of a transmission line pursuant to this section shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of Section 15.2-2232 and local zoning ordinances with respect to such transmission line. STAFF RECOMMENDA'T'ION: No action by the Board is required at tf its time. If the Board wishes to participate in the formal SCC proceedings, it will have an opportunity to make this decision this summer. Issues of concern to County citizens include the routes or corridors for the transmission lines, the location of the substation, and overhead vs. underground transmission lines. Although the Board may decide to participate in the SCC proceedings, the County's power to effect the final decision by the SCC is limited. State law grants to the SCC the power to make final decisions with respect to the public necessity for and location of these transmission lines. An unknown factor at this time is who will pay the additional costs to place the transmission lines underground (if that is the intention of the Board): The AEP rate payers, the County, or the citizens directed affected. 3 ATTACHMENT A Howthe Appalachian Power Electric System Vllorks . ~ ~~~~~~ AunitofAme~rkan Electric Power Essentially three kinds of pawer lines exist between Appalachian Power's customers' homes and businesses and the company's power plants --extra high voltage {EHV-, high voltage and distribution lines. To use an analogy, EHV lines are like electrical interstates, high voltage lines are Pike limited-accessfour lane roads, and distribution tines are liketwo-lane roads that eventually connect to your driveway. ® Generation Stations EHV Transmission Electric energy is created at a power AEP moves power Tong distances plant. AEP has 38,000 megawatts of from where it is created to where generating capacity. ® Substation Substations transform the 13B kV i electricity into lower, distribution level voltages such as 34.5 kV, 12 kVor7.2kV. it is consumed over electric trans-mission lines. Extra High Voltage {EHV- lines are generally 765 kilovolt {kV}, 500 kV and 345 kV on the AEP system. ~'~---.~ ~,~~ i~• /~ / ®Substations Substations directthe flow of electricity and transform the voltage to different levels. 'these substations reducethe EHVvoltage to lower voltages. Local Transmission 138 kV isthe primary lacal ~"'"°""'"'°'°m"°~°°""'~"""`""""~"'~"""""" ~~ transmissionvokageAppalachian Q Primary Distribution i Powerusesto move pawer These main lines {also called circuits) connect shorter distances, to different parts substations to large parts of the community. ~ of a city or county, #or example. ® Lateral Distribution These smaller capacity lines deliver electriciryto neighborhoods and other smaller groups of customers. ~.._ F~,. ~~_ ~~~1= i Q Individual Service This is the line to the individual customer. Sma!lertransformersctep down the votage to levels that customers use, typically 120/240 volts for residences. 1 ... ._ to .~~ ~_ '~ ~f ~,.~` sue,. n.~G.': Appalachian has two key philosophies That pertain to power line rights of way: 1 } routes should cause the least possible disturbance to people and the environment, and 2) property owners should be fairly compensated for any land that must be acquired. To achieve these objectives, routing analysis includes studying the land and proposing routes that reduce impacts on property owners. When rights of way must be acquired, those estimated to be $10,000 or more in value are independently appraised, as required by Virginia sta#e law. The property owners are given the appraisal and a written offer from the company, which must be at least the value of the right of way (including the value of any damage to the residue} as determined by the company's appraiser. For rights of way under $10,000 in value, Appalachian reviews comparable property sales and tax assessments to help determine fair market value and any damages to the residue. "fhe Company then makes the property owner a written offer and enters into negotiations for the right of way. More than 95 percent of the time, the steps above result in an agreement with the landowner. However, in the few cases when agreement is not possible, the process of eminent domain is used to determine the amount Appalachian must pay for the right-of-way easement. In this case, the fair market value of the easement is determined in a court proceeding by a jury or, in limited circumstances, by the court itself. Additional information about Appalachian Power'S electric transmission projects is available at www.Appalachian Power.com. 3/08 What Appalachian Power proposes to build an electric substation to serve parts of the City of Roanoke and Roanoke County. The substation will be supplied by a proposed transmission line approximately two miles long. An electric substation converts electricity so it can be distributed throughout a locality to serve businesses, factories or residences. Where -Substation Site Selection Process Substations need to be located as near as possible to the customers that they serve and they should be close to where distribution circuits can be tied together. The optimum substation site for the Sunscape Project can generally be described as near the intersection of Colonial Avenue and Wright Road. A good distribution substation location should be as close as possible to the optimum substation site to provide the most benefit far customers. The further away from the optimum site, the electrical benefits to the customer are decreased. The Sunscape Project site selection team will work with landowners near the optimum site location in an attempt to find suitable property for a substation. To check the visual aspects of this site, landscape architects will analyze the site using the latest measurement techniques, and recommend ways to make it blend with the existing environment. - ~ How ,. _ .. ... This substation has two main parts, the access road and line corridor,' and the station site. The substation site is approximately 3.5 acres. The substation site is a cleared and graded area, onto which a gravel bed is placed. The electrical transformers, circuit breakers, and other equipment are installed on this grave! bed. The construction will be low-profile to help reduce visual impacts. The company will attempt to utilize natural buffers, vegetation and topography to help reduce visual disturbances caused by the substation. A building is constructed for the electronic equipment, which measures the electricity and controls the circuit breakers and switches. A fence encloses the building and all the equipment. Selecting a route for an electric transmission line is an evolution. Throughout the process, attempts are made to lirnit the overall impact of the line on its surroundings while maintaining a technically buildable design. There are many factors that are considered in developing a transmission line route. In the Sunscape Project, preliminary study corridors were developed based on all publicly available data, seeking to limit impacts by identifying the most direct path that avoids known constraints (where possible) with special emphasis on avoiding homes. "fhe following partial list includes sources of information used to determine constraints {or areas to consider) in developing preliminary corridors: ^ Aerial Photography (Housing, wetlands, land cover) • Field Reconnaissance (Housing, historic resources, visual resources, wetlands) ^ Local Government (Local Expertise, GIS and Resource Mapping, Visual Resources) ^ Comprehensive Plans/Land Use Mapping ^ US Fish and Wildlife Service (National Wetlands Inventory} ^ US Geological Survey (USGS) Topographic Maps {Geological, land use, topography} ^ Federal Aviation Administration (Flight Paths} ^ Federal Emergency Management Agency (Flood Plains) ^ National Park Service (Trails, Historic Sites, Scenic Rivers and Parkways) ^ Natural Resources Conservation Service, under US Department of Agriculture (Soils) ^ Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) (Recreation and Rare, Threatened and Endangered Species and Conservation Lands) ^ Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (overall environmental review) ^ Virginia Department of Historic Resources (Historic and Archeological Resources} ^ Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (hunting, fishing, boating, wildlife} • Virginia Marine Resources Commission (state avers and streams) ^ Virginia Outdoors Foundation {conservation easements} ^ DCR & Virginia Speleogical Survey (karsf topography) Additional information about Appalachian Powe-'s electric transmission projects is available at www.Appalachian Power.com. 3/OS The preliminary corridors are then compared to US Geological Surrey topographic maps and adjustments were made for topography. Appalachian develops preliminary proposed study corridors and takes them to the public, local, state and federal officials for comment. Appalachian employees col#ect feedback from these entities, then they develop a preferred proposed 500-foot-wide corridor (or corridors) in which the company will ultimately an 80-100-foot wide right of way. The 500-foot-wide preferred corridor proposal is submitted to the Company's regulator for approval. In Virginia, transmission fines of 138,000 volts or higher must be approved for construction by the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC). The SCC wiH usually hold public meetings and again take public input on the proposal. If the SCC approves a 500-foot-wide corridor, Appalachian works with individual property owners to identify the best location within that corridor to locate the 100- foot-wide right of way the project will require. The Sunscape Project transmission line will only require an 80-1.00 fioot wide right of way, not the entire 500-foot wide study corridor. Additional information about Appalachian Power's electric transmission projects is available at www.Appalach ianPower.com. 3108 Appalachian Power plans to construct approximately two miles of 138-kilovolt (kV) transmission line and a new electric station to serve an area of the City of Roanoke and Roanoke County. The project is needed to meet growing electrical demands and to improve reliability for about 7,U00 customers in the area. The line will be constructed using single-pole steel structures. The total project is estimated to cost about $1Q million. Why are these new facilities needed? The Sunscape Project is needed to maintain reliable electric service for City of Roanoke and Roanoke County customers in an area that hasn't had a new substation built to serve them in nearly 40 years. Currently, customers in this area are served by 138 kV transmission equipment located in substations in the Wasena, Mudlick and Cave Spring areas. Forecasts indicate that by 2010 some of this equipment will be loaded at or beyond its rated capacity. Adding the new project allows Appalachian Power places a new electric source near the center of the area that is surrounded by heavily loaded facilities. This reduces the likelihood that a major power interruption will occur because the electric source is closer to the customers. More importantly, it provides switching capabilities to find alternate #eeds for customers when outages do occur. How many customers are served by these overloaded facilities? Approximately 7,000 customers in the City or Roanoke and Roanoke County are in the:area,,, .-. .;. that will be reinforced with the new project. Flow wll`these facilities increase electric reiiability? - - . .. The new line and sta#ion will prevent overloads of critical electric facilities and provide~~~- °: ~" ~ ~~ adequate=capacjty levels for future growth and development in the area. Without this ~..- -~- '~ construction, electric demand will outpace the electric infrastrl.tcture jeopardizing the reliability of electric service for customers in the area. Specifically, the line and station will: • Improve the reliability of service for customers in the area by reducing the length and thus the exposure of the distribution lines. • Provide alternate ways to serve customers during power outages. • Allow scheduled station maintenance without interrupting service to customers in the area. How will the line route be chosen? Appalachian Power has developed preliminary 500-foot-wide proposed corridors for the Sunscape Project. These preliminary corridors will be reviewed by the public, focal government, and state and federal agencies. Ultimately, the company will develop a preferred 500-foot wide corridor (or corridors), and a preferred 80-i 00 foot wide right of way within that corridor and take that to its regulators, the Virginia State Corporation Commission. Throughout the state process, and by working with property owners, Appalachian will identify the best 80- 100 foot-wide right of way for the power line. Additional information about Appatachian Power's electric transmission projects is available at www.AppalachianPower.com. 3!2512008 1~ What kind of structures will the line use? The line will be built using single steel poles ranging from 70 to 120 feet tall. The average pole height will be 100 feet tall. What is the timeline for the line? Right of way acquisition and line design are scheduled for 2009. Right of way clearing and construction of the line is expected to begin in January 2010, and the line is scheduled to be complete by the end of June 2010. How much will the line cost? We estimate the total project will cost approximately $10 million. What will be the environmental impact of this line? A 138kV line requires a relatively small footprint. Therefore, the disturbance caused by the project wi{l be limited to moderate tree removal and other line-clearing activities. Are there any alternatives to building this line? Before proposing the Sunscape Project the company evaluated other options including adding transformers at existing stations, transferring loads to other areas, adding circuits to existing stations, for example. In the end, none of the alternatives provided the increased reliability compared to the Sunscape Project. Can the line be built underground? Appalachian Power does not support the practice of putting electric transmission lines underground, except when extenuating circumstances exist, and then, only for a short distance. Building transmission lines under ground cause problems and delayed repairs when equipment fails. With .overhead facilities, crews can see problems, assess problems and make repairs quickly. When equipment is buried the response time, and in turn the reliability of the equipment suffer. In addition to being less reliable than overhead power lines, underground facilities are much more expensive to build, costing in excess of 10 times more. Utility commissions typically only allow utilities to recoup costs of overhead construction. Are there health risks from exposure to magnetic fields near high voltage power lines? All electrical equipment carrying a current generates electric and magnetic fields {EMF}. This pertains as much to the electrical appliances in our homes as it does to, power lines, power stations and their related equipment. Ques#ions have been raised over the past 20 years about a possible link between exposure to EMF and certain kinds of health effects. While numerous studies have been conducted, as a body of work they have failed to link EMF to specific health effects. More recent studies have cast further doubt on the hypothesized link. Where can I get more information? Additional information about the Sunscape Project is available on-line at A,ppalachianPower.com, or you can contact Appalachian Power at 1-800-956-4237. Additional information about Appalachian Power's electric transmission projects is availabie at www.Ap~lachianPower,com. ~zs~2ooa Attachment B PROS AND CONS OF OVERHEAD AND UNDERGROUND TRANSMISSION I. Electric transmission lines carry power from generating plants to local substations, where they are connected to neighborhood distribution lines. Transmission lines can be built overhead on towers or, they can be buried -- a process referred to as "undergrounding." A. Overhead transmission lines are typically installed on towers 80 to 140 feet in height and require a cleared right of way that approximates the height of the towers. 1. Citizen concerns with overhead transmission: (a) Pose health and safety risks (b) Unsightliness may decrease property values (c) Frequency of power outages (d) Length of time for line repairs (e) Length of customer service interruption (f) Long-term durability of the line 2. Overhead transmission lines are generally seen as the affordable industry standard by power companies. In almost all cases, underground transmission lines are more costly to install than overhead lines. (a) Underground lines typically cost between $4 million and $10 million per mile. (b) Overhead lines cost typically run from somewhat less than $1 million to about $2 million per mile. (c) With lower cost production methods, improved technologies and increased reliability, the cost differential between underground cables and overhead power lines is narrowing. B. Underground distribution lines are fairly common in the United States; however, the use of underground lines for higher-voltage transmission purposes is infrequent. 1. Underground lines are seen often as, not only more costly to install, but also as more complex to install, operate, and repair. 2. Underground lines are sometimes installed because there are situations in which overhead lines are impractical or infeasible. For example: (a) Where the amount of right-of-way available is limited (overhead lines require much more right-of-way than underground), such as densely populated urban and suburban residential areas; (b) In the vicinity of airports, where overhead lines may interfere with flight; and (c) Where overhead lines are deemed unacceptable on visual amenity grounds, such as a national park. 3. Underground transmission lines -Advantages: (a) Reliability- underground lines are less vulnerable than overhead lines to forced outages. (b) Repairs- underground lines can take substantially longer to repair; but in some cases because of recent availability of superior technology, power can be re-routed to customers in case of operational or maintenance problems and eliminate lengthy outages. (c) Underground transmission offers lower maintenance costs because they are less susceptible to weather-related issues such as high winds, ice storms, hurricanes and tornadoes. (d) Underground transmission can be less expensive where land values are high due to Right-of-way costs. (e) Underground transmission maybe preferable where an overhead line would displace many residents. (f) Underground transmission has been approved when less costly or when ratepayers are not affected. (g) Underground lines reduce hazards to the general public, improve the aesthetics of our landscape and exposure to natural weather forces that can decrease efficiency and the longevity of the electric system is reduced. C. Comparison of Underground and Overhead Transmission Lines 1. Underground line can be very cost-competitive when the right-of- way cost for an overhead line is very high. 2. The reliability of overhead and underground lines is comparable. For instance, both underground and overhead lines are subject to damage from lightning. Although overhead lines may have more exposure than underground lines to wind damage or collisions, underground facilities are more prone to flood damage and dig-ins. 2 3. Key difference between underground and overhead lines is that it takes more time with underground lines to diagnose a problem and perform the repair. Once underground lines are built, it is impractical to modify them as conditions change around them. The difference in repair time is measured in days rather than hours. 4. While a neighborhood may be locally served by underground transmission lines, all electric service eventually comes back above ground and connects to overhead service. A threat to above ground service from weather, animals and trees is never fully eliminated. With new technology, in the future, all transmissions may be underground. D. State Corporation Commission 1. Under the Virginia Utility Facilities Act, the State Corporation Commission exercises authority over both overhead and underground transmission lines in Virginia. 2. Overall the SCC appears to be persuaded in its cases that in addition to the cost issue, overhead lines are preferable because of reliability issues. 3. The SCC has not approved alternative routes or construction methods (including underground lines) that would result in increased costs for all ratepayers but benefit only a subset of those ratepayers. 4. SCC has addressed in some cases the environmental effect of transmission lines without the need for undergrounding. 5. The SCC has not required undergrounding as a means of addressing health concerns. 6. The SCC has used design and route changes rather than underground lines to protect historic resources. 7. The SCC has rejected underground alternatives in cases where the underground construction is more costly and an overhead route is available. Underground lines may be a more cost-effective alternative in densely developed areas with high land values. 3 8. Although the SCC has generally favored the lowest cost alternatives when approving transmission lines, it has indicated that cost alone will not determine the outcome of a case. 9. The SCC generally relies on construction costs and does not explicitly consider impact on property values. Apri13, 2008 4 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. ~ -~ AT A REGULAR MEET"ING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT "fHE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DA"fE: April 8, 2008 AGENDA ITEM: Work Session with the Planning Corrirriission on the Mount Pleasant Community Plan SUBMITTED BY: Philip Thompson Deputy Director of Planning APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge ~'~~ ~=~~ County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: As a result of many months of community meetings, citizen surveys, cooperation with various agencies and county service departments, and several work sessions with the Planning Commission, a draft of the Mount Pleasant Community Plan was submitted to the Planning Commission for Public Hearing on March 4, 2008. After the public hearing, the Planning Commission finalized the draft Plan and recommended its approval to the Board of Supervisors at its March 18t" Work Session. Planning Commissioners and staff will review the draft Plan with the Board of Supervisors at the Work Session. A public hearing on the draft Plan is scheduled for April 22"d f MovNr ~~` .~ ~~ ` ` ROANO 4- `-'.'.LT .aim'., r'- ~ .A ~ ~, ..•'1. ~.t.'~`' .~R ~ y. DRAFT -APRIL 8, 2008 A COMPONENT DOCUMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA ROANOKE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER 5204 BERNARD DRIVE, RDANUKE, VIRGINIA 24018 www. roa n o ke co u n twa.gov TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 -INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................1 1.1 -PLANNING AREA BOUNDARIES 1.2 -INTENT AND RELATIONSHIP TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 1.3 -THE PLANNING PROCESS 1.3.1- Inventory of Existing Conditions 1.3.2 -Community Survey 1.3.3 -Community Meeting 1.3.4 -Plan Development 1.3.5 -Plan Adoption 1.4 -PLANNING THEMES 2.0 -MOUNT PLEASANT TODAY ....................................................................................................4 2.1 -ZONING AND LAND USE 2.1.1 -Zoning 2.1.2 -Existing Land Use 2.1.3 -Future Land Use 2.2 -NATURAL RESOURCES 2.2.1- Air and Water Resources 2.2.2 -Ecological Resources 2.2.3 -Land and Geologic Resources 2.3 -HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES 2.3.1 -County History 2.3.2 -Planning Area History 2.3.3 -Cultural Resources 2.4 -CAPITAL FACILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES 2.4.1 -Mount Pleasant Elementary School 2.4.2 -Mount Pleasant Fire and Rescue 2.4.3 -Public Utilities 2.4.4 - Stormwater Management 2.4.5 -Parks, Recreation and Tourism 2.$ -TRANSPORTATION 2.6 -POPULATION AND HOUSING 2.6.1 -Demographics 2.6.2 -Housing 2.7 -MAPS 2.01 -Zoning ,- , ~~ ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 2.02 -Existing Land Use 2.03 -Future Land Use (2005 Community Plan) 2.04 -Upcoming Development 2.05 -Surface Water 2.06 -Soil and Septic Limitations 2.07 -Slope 2.08 -Topography 2.09 -Historic Features 2.10 -Capital Facilities 2.11 -Fire and Rescue Reporting Districts 2.12 -Police Reporting Districts 2.13 -Public Utilities 2.14 -Census Block Groups 3.0 -SURVEY RESULTS ...............................................................................................................24 3.1 -DEMOGRAPHICS 3.1.1 -Demographics 3.1.2 -Occupancy 3.1.3 -Age 3.1.4 -Time Living in Mount Pleasant 3.2 -IMPORTANCE OF ISSUES 3.3 -SPENDING $100 3.4 -OPEN-ENDED RESPONSES 3.4.1- Community Likes, concerns and Anticipated Issues 3.4.2 -Potential Improvements 3.4.3 -Potential Growth Areas 3.5 -TOPIC DATA SUMMARIES 4.0 -DEVELOPMENT PLAN ............................................................................................................33 4.1 -INTRODUCTION 4.2 -SUBURBAN VILLAGE DESIGNATION 4.3 -SUBURBAN VILLAGE DESIGN GUIDELINES 4.4 -ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY DESIGNATION 4.5 -FUTURE LAND USE SCENARIO 1 4.6 -FUTURE LAND USE SCENARIO 2 4.7 -FUTURE LAND USE SCENARIO 3 4.8 -FUTURE LAND USE SCENARIO 4 (STAFF PROPOSED) 4.9 -MAPS 4.01 -Future Land Use Scenario 1 4.02 -Future Land Use Scenario 2 4.03 -Future Land Use Scenario 3 4.04 -Future Land Use Scenario 4 ,...a ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 4.05 -Possible Road Connections S.O - GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES ......................................................37 5.1-Preserve and Maintain Natural Resources 5.2 -Understand the Regional Impacts of Growth 5.3 -Expand Recreational Opportunities 5.4 -Maintain High Quality Education 5.5 -Maintain Existing Roads and Increase Connectivity within Mount Pleasant as Well as to the Roanoke Valley 5.6 -Understand the Development Impacts on Public Facilities; Continue to Provide Public Services and Facilities 5.7 -Protect Community Character 5.8 -Continue Compatible Residential Development and Encourage Creative Development Where Appropriate 5.9 -Encourage Commercial Development in Areas Identified as Appropriate by the Future Land Use Map 5.10 -Maps 5.01- Public Utilities Phasing Plan APPENDIX Citizen Survey Mount Pleasant Meeting Comments and Questions: February 8, 2007 Mount Pleasant Meeting Comments and Questions: January 30, 2007 Mount Pleasant Meeting Comments and Questions: April 16, 2007 Mount Pleasant Meeting Comments and Questions: April 19, 2007 The Vinton Messenger: Mt. Pleasant weighs in on community plan Second Survey Results Summary "`, ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION South of the Town of Vinton in Roanoke County, just east of Roanoke City lies the area known to its residents as Mount Pleasant. Some of the most rural land in the county, Mount Pleasant is situated among mountain ridges, two substantial watercourses, Virginia's Explore Park, the Town of Vinton and the City of Roanoke. Its pastoral landscape, fertile soils and historically low- density development is valuable both as a natural and as a cultural resource to the residents of Mount Pleasant and beyond. Development pressure is expected to increase in Mount Pleasant in the coming years; recent proposals in the community include a project at Explore Park, a plan to extend public utilities and a golf community on Pitzer Road. Its proximity to both Smith Mountain Lake and Roanoke City further contribute to the development pressures in the area. In order to better manage growth in Mount Pleasant, the following Community Plan was developed using input from the community, staff, and other stakeholders. The Plan should serve as a reference for Roanoke County officials and residents when considering future growth. Figure 1.01 Mount Pleasant Reference Map 1.2 -INTENT AND RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Pursuant to Section 15.2 of the Code of Virginia, Article 3, the Comprehensive Plan, Roanoke County is required to "prepare and recommend a comprehensive plan for the physical development of the territory within its jurisdiction." The Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan states: 1.1 -PLANNING AREA BOUNDARIES The Mount Pleasant Planning Area encompasses approximately 10,000 acres in the southeastern portion of Roanoke County (Figure 1.01). Although the entire planning area is referred to herein as "Mount Pleasant" after the largest community in the district, it actually encompasses several other communities including Niagara, Dundee, Leslie, Mayflower Hills, and some smaller subdivisions. The planning area borders four localities: Roanoke City, town of Vinton, Franklin County and Bedford County. Mount Pleasant is located within the Vinton Magisterial District. The Roanoke County Community Plan is a blueprint for the future growth and development of the County over the next 10 - 15 years. It provides direction and guidance, for both the public and private sectors, in making decisions about land development, public services and resource protection. The Plan allows decision makers to study the long-term consequences of current decisions and recognize that today's actions will impact the County for many years to come. This document, entitled the Mount Pleasant Community Plan, is the second in a series of updates to the Roanoke County N _ ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT APRIL 08, 2008 Comprehensive Plan. According to Virginia Code Sec. 15.2-2230, a municipality must review its Comprehensive Plan every five years. It is the intent of Roanoke County staff to develop planning studies for each of the County's twelve planning areas over the next five years. The Board of Supervisors voted on November 13, 2007 to adopt the Route 220 Corridor Study as a component of the Comprehensive Plan. Along with the Mount Pleasant Community Plan, these documents will collectively enhance the current Comprehensive Plan to be more thorough, cohesive, and community-oriented. 1.3 -THE PLANNING PROCESS 1.3.1 - INVENTORY OF EXISTING CONDITIONS Staff performed an analysis of existing conditions in the planning area. This process involved collecting information such as an inventory of natural and cultural resources, capital facilities, demographics, and analyzed land use patterns. An analysis of existing conditions provides an opportunity to identify community strengths and weaknesses. This data is discussed in Chapter 2 of this plan. 1.3.2 -COMMUNITY SURVEY In order to gauge citizen needs and develop a vision for the greater community, staff mailed a paper survey to nearly 1,800 residents and landowners in Mount Pleasant. The data from the survey, in conjunction with neighborhood meetings was used to develop goals and objectives for the Mount Pleasant Community Plan. The survey instrument (Appendix) examined how important issues such as schools, development, and natural resources protection were to the survey respondents. It also surveyed the community's values and priorities with respect to future development and preferred allocation of funding. The survey was a fundamental tool in establishing future land use scenarios based on the desires of the citizens of Mount Pleasant. Almost 1,800 surveys were mailed to all residents and landowners in Mount Pleasant on January 24, 2007. Included with each was a cover letter introducing the planning process and an invitation to the first round of community meetings. Surveys were received from over 200 people until February 28, 2007. 1.3.3 -COMMUNITY MEETINGS Two preliminary community meetings were held in the Mount Pleasant planning district to inform citizens of the planning process and exchange information about the planning area. The first meeting was held on January 30, 2007, at the Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church. The second was held on February 8, 2007 at Virginia's Explore Park (Figure 1.02). Approximately 80 people attended these meetings. The community meetings provided an opportunity for staff to interact with citizens and gather information about the past, present and future of Mount Pleasant from its citizens. Citizen concerns and questions were diverse, and addressed plans for Explore Park, the Ballyhack Golf Course, additional capital facilities and improvements, and growth management topics. A summary of the comments and questions from these meetings can be found in the Appendix. Also located in the Appendix is an article about the February 8 aaA~~r ``~~~ ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 ~A'8 maps atExplore Park. meeting published in The Vinton Messenger on February 15, 2007. A second round of community meetings was held in April. The first meeting was held on April 16, 2007 at Explore Park. The second meeting was held at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church. Approximately 50 - 60 people attended these meetings. County staff reviewed the results of the community survey that was mailed to residents of the Mount Pleasant planning district. From the results of the community survey, county staff drafted goals and objectives for the Mount Pleasant Community Plan. These draft goals and objectives were presented to the community at the April meetings, and formed the basis for the goals, objectives and implementation strategies found in this plan. A third opportunity for staff to interact with the community occurred on July 12, 2007 at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. An open house environment provided for citizens to discuss several proposed future land use scenarios, provide feedback on possible road connections to improve connectivity and to complete an additional survey regarding potential changes to the Future Land Use Map (See Appendix). Approximately fifty people attended the open house. 1.3.4 -PLAN DEVELOPMENT Information used in the development of the Mount Pleasant Plan was gathered from research, community meetings, community surveys, as well as work sessions and public hearings with the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. Research included an analysis of existing conditions, zoning and Future Land Use designations. Staff also used Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze current conditions such as topography and floodplains. Survey results were entered into a database for analysis. Quality control methods utilized included peer review and software data validation settings. Analysis was completed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS statistical software. Community meetings aided staff in the development of long-range goals, objectives, and strategies for the Mount Pleasant Community Plan. These elements were based on existing and anticipated conditions as well as from input from the citizens of Mount Pleasant. 1.3.5 -PLAN ADOPTION The Planning Commission will review a draft of the plan at the February 19, 2008 work session. 1.4 -PLAN THEMES The planning process, including community meetings, surveys, and staff research, identified several key themes important to the future of Mount Pleasant: • Preserve the overall rural character of Mount Pleasant • Protect the environmental and cultural resources in Mount Pleasant • Enhance educational opportunities and public facilities in Mount Pleasant • Anticipate and plan for sustainable growth in designated locations / NAT F`\ ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 ~A10 CHAPTER 2. MOUNT PLEASANT TODAY The Mount Pleasant area has a multitude of characteristics that make it unique both within and to Roanoke County. These attributes were studied in detail to identify opportunities for the community as well as identify any existing limitations on appropriate future development. Following is a synopsis of existing conditions. The following sections outline the findings from staff research and community input. 2.1 -ZONING AND LAND USE 2.1.1- ZONWG Zoning is a system of land-use regulation. The purpose of zoning is a legitimate use of the local government's police power to uphold the health, safety and welfare of the public. As such, zoning can be used to segregate uses that are thought to be incompatible or act as a permitting system to prevent new development from harming existing residents or businesses. Zoning commonly includes regulation of the kinds of activities acceptable on particular properties, housing densities, the height and location of buildings, and other regulations such as setbacks or landscaping requirements. The Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance is adopted by the County Board of Supervisors and administered by the Zoning Administrator. The current zoning for Mount Pleasant is shown on MAP 2.01. Zoning in Mount Pleasant permits low-density development for the majority of the planning area (Figure 2.01). Eighty percent (80%) of Mount Pleasant is zoned for agricultural uses, including AG-1 Agriculture/Rural Low Density District, AG-3 Agriculture/Rural Preserve District, AR Agriculture/Residential District, and AV Village Center District. Remaining zoning districts are either residential (R-1 Low Density Residential District, R-2 Medium Density Residential District, R-3 Medium Density Multi-Family Residential District, PRD Planned Residential Development District), commercial (C-2 General Commercial District), industrial (I-1 and I-2 Industrial Districts), or Explore Park (EP). Figure 2.01 Zoning acreage and proportion in Mount Pleasant 2.1.2- EXISTING LAND USE According to the Roanoke County Department of Real Estate and Valuation Department, the most common current use of land in the Mount Pleasant Planning District is residential (48.6%). This includes those parcels with any residential structure, whether the zoning for that parcel is classified as agricultural or residential. The next largest use is vacant land (46.5%), which includes those parcels zoned agricultural or residential and have no existing structures. Approximations of existing land uses per the Department of Real Estate and Valuation are shown in Map 2.02, Existing Land Use. A breakdown of land uses by acreage illustrates that while almost half of the land use is classified as residential, these parcels can be as small as portions of an acre or as large as many acres. For example, one three hundred acre parcel could be classified as 4 6AN~T ~l ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN i J 1 SB DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 residential but have 299 acres of farmland. In actuality, the majority of land in Mount Pleasant is open space. This includes vacant, agricultural and forested land, and rural land surrounding single-family homes. Other uses in Mount Pleasant make up less than five percent of the planning area land. County-owned land (schools, parks) and federally owned land (Blue Ridge Parkway) constitute the majority of these other uses, although there are a few commercial areas (along Jae Valley Road) and industrial areas (off Jae Valley and Rutrough Roads) 2.1.3 -FUTURE LAND USE The Future Land Use Guide and Future Land Use Maps found in the 2005 Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan serve as a policy guide for future land use decisions. These tools identify the most desirable locations in the county for specific land uses in the future. Map 2.03, Future Land Use, can be found at the end of the chapter. In Mount Pleasant, the predominantly rural and residential nature of the community is illustrated by the proportion of land-over 90 percent, or 9,364 acres designated as Rural Preserve or Rural Village (Figure 2.17). These areas are characterized by rural landscapes where protection of the rural character is desired. Mount Pleasant Future Land Use ^ Rural Preserve ^3% 33% / 3% ~ Rural Village i% u Conservation ,~ o% 59% ^ Neighborhood Conservation Figure 2.02 Future Land use designations and their corresponding acreages in Mount Pleasant RURAL PRESERVE Most of the planning area (59%) is designated Rural Preserve. The Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan defines Rural Preserve as "a future land use area of mostly undeveloped, outlying lands. These rural regions are generally stable and require a high degree of protection to preserve agricultural, forestal, recreational, and remote rural residential areas." While the Conservation Future Land Use Designation typically only includes legally protected areas, Rural Preserve areas place a very high value on the preservation of natural features and rural land qualities are of paramount importance. The suggested density here is one dwelling unit per three acres, or 0.33 houses per acre. This roughly corresponds to the Agricultural/Rural Preserve Zoning District. RURAL VILLAGE Rural Village makes up the second largest proportion of future land uses in Mount Pleasant (33%). According to the 2005 Comprehensive Plan, these are areas "where development activity has historically occurred and where suburban or urban development patterns are discouraged. These rural community and farming areas are generally in between the intense suburban development patterns already established in the County and the designated Conservation and Rural Preserve areas." This future land use designation discourages typical suburban-type development and densities. Suggested residential density in these areas is one house per acre. This roughly corresponds to the AR zoning district, discussed in the next section. OTHER FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS The remaining future land use categories constitute less than nine percent of Mount Pleasant. Conservation areas make up 3.4 percent of future land use due to the Blue Ridge Parkway's intersection of the planning ao<~~, <x ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 ~~i X8}8 area. Near the City of Roanoke, some land in Mount Pleasant has also been designated Neighborhood Conservation, Village Center, and Development. Another small portion (30 acres) near the City of Roanoke is designated Principal Industrial. Village Center areas are rural village centers, where established crossroad communities are present. They serve as focal points for the surrounding rural areas. Neighborhood Conservation areas are established residential neighborhoods where conservation and continuation of the existing housing pattern are desired. Development areas are characterized by new residential growth and a variety of housing types and densities. Principal Industrial areas contain high technology industries and are places where research and development firms are present or may develop. 2.1.4 -FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS Several projects in Mount Pleasant have recently been approved for various types of future development. The major developments can be seen in Map 2.04. Developments include the planned residential development (PRD) districts (Loblolly Mill and Ballyhack Golf Course), rezonings (Explore Park project), potential capital improvements (Mount Pleasant Elementary School), and several by-right residential developments. 2.2 -NATURAL RESOURCES The Mount Pleasant Planning Area exhibits a wide range of natural resources. Varied topography, substantial watercourses, and relatively large parcels of undeveloped land provide opportunities for rare species, attractive viewsheds, and many other natural amenities. Many of the natural features, such as floodplains, soil limitations and steep slopes create developmental constraints. 2.2.1 -AIR AND WATER RESOURCES Surface water in the Mount Pleasant planning area is dominated by two major features: the Roanoke River along the northeast border of the planning area, and Back Creek flowing from the southwest to its confluence with the Roanoke River (Figure 2.03). Map 2.05, Surface Water, is included at the end of the chapter. Ultimately, all water in the planning area reaches the Roanoke River, but more than three-quarters of Mount Pleasant water first drains to Back Creek and its tributaries. The confluence of these two rivers, locally referred to as "the Point", occurs within Virginia's Explore Park (Explore Park will be discussed further in 2.3.5: Parks, Recreation and iF pOa ~'G. T p\ ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 IB 38 `,I Figure 2.03 Roanoke River (top) and Back Creek in Mount Pleasant. Tourism). Depending on the time of year, Back Creek streamflow (or discharge) typically occurs at a rate of 35 to 40 cubic feet per second (estimated from the USGS gauging station at Dundee). Back Creek water temperatures are slightly cooler than those of the Roanoke River, which results in slightly different plant and animal species inhabiting each of the watercourses. The Roanoke River has a gauging station at Niagara, near where the river enters the Mount Pleasant planning area. Here, typical streamflow is 250 to 300 cubic feet per second. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the volume of discharge of each of these waterways is substantial enough that large rain events can trigger flooding. As such, some land adjacent to the main channels of Back Creek and Roanoke River has been designated as being located in the 100-year floodplain The 100- year floodplain is a term used to signify land along a watercourse on which water would flow in a significant storm that is projected to happen once every one hundred years. Because this area can be inundated with water, land in the floodplain is subject to additional regulations for development. A small amount of floodplain is also located near Gumspring Branch, which originates in Mount Pleasant and then drains to property in the City of Roanoke. Other prevalent surface water in Mount Pleasant includes isolated wetlands and private ponds. Ponds in the area are manufactured and historically have been used for agricultural purposes. Most are also perennial, meaning they are fed by water sources that flow continuously throughout the year. The United Stated Geological Survey (USGS) looks at floodways when assessing wetlands. While the survey indicates several areas that are classified as wetlands, true wetland-type water flow and vegetation is not widespread in the planning area. The condition of its surface waters is a critical indicator of an area's environmental health. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) conducts Water Quality Assessments to determine the health of local streams in Virginia. Data from water monitoring is compared to a set of standards to determine if the water can be used for activities such as swimming, fishing and other uses. If water quality falls below a certain level of cleanliness, DEQ identifies the location, the parameter of concern (such as high bacteria counts) and the likely sources (such as failing septic systems or feedlot runoff). Streams that are determined to be substandard are classified annually as "impaired streams". Ultimately, cleanup plans will be developed and implemented for these streams to restore them to a healthier state. These restoration plans are known as "total maximum daily loads", or TMDLs, which is defined as the total amount of pollution that can enter a stream without harming it. Both major waterways in the Mount Pleasant planning area are currently listed as impaired (Figure 2.04). Nearly six miles of Lower Back Creek, monitored from its crossing at Route 116 to the mouth are classified as impaired. The parameter causing impairment is fecal coliform, the most common form of stream impairment in agricultural areas of Virginia. The presence of fecal coliform bacteria in aquatic environments indicates that the water has been contaminated with the fecal material of humans or animals. It is an indicator that a potential health risk exists for individuals exposed to this water. Fecal coliform bacteria may occur in ambient water as a result of the overflow of domestic sewage or nonpoint sources of human and animal waste. DEQ lists livestock grazing and feeding, unspecified domestic waste, pet waste, wildlife, and proximity to an urbanized area as potential sources of fecal coliform. Warnings were N6 ~~, 2s~ ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL O8, 2008 ~i iesa issued for swimming as a result of the presence of the contaminant. The Lower Roanoke River is also listed as an impaired waterway by DEQ. The section monitored extends about 3.5 miles from the Niagara Dam downstream to the mouth of Back Creek. Two impairment parameters are listed for this section of the Roanoke River: Escherichia coli (E. coli) and PCB in fish tissue. E. coli is a type of fecal coliform bacteria commonly found in the intestines of animals and humans. The presence of E. soli in water is a strong indication of recent sewage or animal waste contamination. It is a leading cause of food borne illness but can also be contracted by consuming vegetables and fish taken near a source. PCBs ("polychlorinated biphenyls") are man- made chemical pollutants produced between the 1930s and the 1970s for a variety of industrial purposes. Although their production has been outlawed, PCBs are persistent in the environment and can still be released into the environment during the disposal of materials and obsolete equipment. Water Body Impairments Potential Sources Livestock (Grazing/Feeding Back Creek Operations ); Municipal (Urbanized (Lower) 5.7 Fecal coliform High Density Area ); Unspecified Miles Domestic Waste; Wastes from Pets; Wildlife Other than Waterfowl Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4 ); Roanoke Escherichia coli Municipal (Urbanized High Density River & PCB in Fish Area ); Sanitary Sewer Overflows (Lower) 3.35 Tissue (Collection System Failures ); Miles Source Unknown; Wastes from Pets; Wildlife Other than Waterfowl Figure 2.04 Summary of DEQ water quality constraints in Mount Pleasant watercourses Virginia DEQ identifies several potential sources of these contaminants: municipal storm sewer systems, proximity to an urbanized area, sanitary sewer overflows, pet waste, wildlife, and other unknown sources. As in Back Creek, warnings were issued for swimming in this portion of the Roanoke River and although PCBs have been observed in fish tissue, no warnings for fish consumption have been issued. Although air quality data which is specific to the Mount Pleasant Planning area is difficult to establish, extensive information applicable to Roanoke County exists. Carbon Monoxide (CO) emissions in the County are estimated to be 27 thousand tons per year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (Figure 2.05). This is typical in Virginia, particularly with an urban center like Roanoke City adjacent to the County. In comparison, Franklin County had fewer emissions (19 thousand tons), while Roanoke City and Bedford County had higher emissions (44 thousand tons and 31 thousand tons, respectively). The AQI (air quality index) is an index used by the EPA for reporting daily air quality. It signifies the degree of pollution in the air related to the associated health effects. The EPA calculates the AQI for five major air pollutants regulated by the Clean Air Act: ground-level ozone, particle pollution, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. An AQI value of 100 generally corresponds to the national air quality standard for emissions, which is the level EPA has set to protect public health. So, AQI values below 100 are considered healthful. In 2006, Roanoke County had 0 days above 100 on the AQI. a~~o,E ~, ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 ~i ~ JB Figure 2.05 Virginia air emissions data 2.2.2 -ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES The majority of Mount Pleasant is rural in character and developed at low densities. As such, much of the region is made up of vacant fields, working farms or is forested. Most steep slopes and higher elevations are wooded, and streams and rivers are often buffered by substantial vegetation. Vegetation is also prevalent along much of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Explore Park, and many privately owned parcels. Trees and plants in these areas are typical of eastern forests, and can contain both native and invasive species. Most forests are deciduous, while many slopes and higher elevations are either evergreen or mixed forests. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland fisheries (DGIF) has conducted inventories of animal species in Virginia and in specific regions. In Mount Pleasant, Virginia DGIF has listed over 500 species likely to be found in local waters, forests, and other habitats. Of these, 41 have been placed in one of the following state or federal designations: federal candidate, state endangered, state threatened, federal species of concern, and state special concern. All federal designations (aside from species of concern) entail a legal status under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). State designations require permits for collection or activities affecting the species. Additionally, two species found in the Mount Pleasant planning area-the bald eagle and the Roanoke logperch-have been earmarked for elevated status under the ESA due to previously or currently diminishing habitat or numbers. The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) has been observed along the upper Roanoke River and is listed as a federally threatened species. This designation is more restrictive than those previously mentioned and requires additional safeguards for the health of the species (Figure 2.04). The bald eagle breeding range is associated with aquatic habitats (like coastal areas, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs) with forested shorelines. Threats to the species once included contaminants and loss of habitat. However, bald eagle numbers have increased dramatically over the past 20 years, and many officials believe that the species will soon be "delisted", meaning that federal safeguards for Pa4NOTT ~~ ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 ~i X8'8 Figure 2.06 Roanoke Logperch and bald eagle the protection of the species habitat may be removed. The Roanoke logperch (Percina rex) is found only in the Roanoke and Chowan drainages, but predominantly in the Roanoke River and its tributaries. It is listed as a federally endangered species, the most critical federal label. It means that the species is extremely rare and is vulnerable to extinction. Its habitat has been threatened by agriculture, overdevelopment, and other activities that produce excessive silt runoff. Silt is detrimental to the species because it requires clear, cool water and unsilted gravel and rubble in order to nest and avoid predators. 2.2.3 LAND AND GEOLOGIC RESOURCES A physiographic province is a delineated area that has been shaped by a common geologic history. Geographers and geologists recognize more than 20 physiographic provinces in North America; the Commonwealth of Virginia intersects five of these. The Mount Pleasant Planning Area lies almost entirely within the Blue Ridge Physiographic Province. The Blue Ridge province is composed of complexly folded and faulted igneous and metamorphic rocks. These ancient rocks date from 400 million to more than a billion years old and represent parts of the basement rock of the North American continent. Today the general surface of the Blue Ridge Province lies 1,000 to 3,000 feet above sea level, with many peaks reaching 4,000 to 5,000 feet. The Blue Ridge is the smallest of Virginia's five provinces, but its mountains and rocks are the oldest. Typical bedrock types underlying this section of Roanoke County are Proterozoic (more than 500 million years old) and include granite, gneiss, charnockite, basalt, and meta- sedimentary rocks Soil surveys provide a generalized analysis of development constraints likely to be present in an area. Based upon the type of soil, slope of soil, and the depth to bedrock in Mount Pleasant, certain areas are more suitable for private septic systems than others are. Slope is by far the most common limitation, followed by bedrock depth and, in a few instances, a probability of flooding. The low- lying areas in the northern portion of the Mount Pleasant planning area are most suitable for septic systems. A soil suitability map, Map 2.06, showing common septic limitations can be found at the end of the chapter. Although soils surveys can provide general data based on soil types present, site-specific data should be collected at individual properties to determine whether that property is indeed suitable for septic systems. Often the limitations can be reduced by incorporating certain technical and design strategies. The elevation in Mount Pleasant varies from about 800 to 2,000 feet above sea level. The lowest point is found where the Roanoke River exits the planning area to the west near Explore Park (See Map 2.07, Slope and Map 2.08, Topography). The highest point, just over 2,000 feet, is found along the ridge at the southeastern boundary of the property. Most residential development has occurred in the northern portion of the planning area, nearest to Roanoke City. The topography of this area consists of rolling hills and relatively gentle slopes. Although most property in the planning area has some steep slopes, it is typically moderate. However, a substantial portion of the southern ridges and land near waterways has grades of more than 33%. Development in these areas is regulated under the County's Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance. ao<~~,F. yl ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL O8, 2008 ~A 10 2.3 -HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES 2.3.1 -COUNTY HISTORY Many settlers in Roanoke County travelled from Pennsylvania through the Shenandoah Valley. Others of English ancestry reached the County by travelling up the valley of the James River from the Tidewater area and the Chesapeake Bay. Roanoke County, named for the Roanoke River, was formed in 1838 from a portion of Botetourt County. Eleven years later, additional land was added from Montgomery County to bring Roanoke's land area to the current 251 square miles. The word "Roanoke" is a Native American word for wampum, shells worn and used for trading. 2.3.2 -PLANNING AREA HISTORY According to Deedie Kagey in her book When Past is Prologue: A History of Roanoke County, Va, the original name for Mount Pleasant and the surrounding areas was "Ballyhack". The origin of this name is somewhat unclear, but Dr. Kagey outlines two potential theories held by locals. Some residents believe that the name originated out of an infamous fight between rival political factions more than a century ago. According to legend, participants were "hacked up" while wielding such weapons as knives, sticks, and hobnailed boots. Others believe the name has more affable origins: Bally Akers is an Irish phrase meaning "Akers' place", and may have morphed into Ballyhack over time. Although the area is now officially known as Mount Pleasant, many residents still refer to it with the original name, and a planned golf course and residential community on Pitzer Road will use the name Ballyhack. The origins of the name "Mount Pleasant" are relatively unknown, other than as a reference to the area's pleasant natural landscape surrounded by mountain ridges. This area is believed to have been settled in the late 1800's by Charles Hungate, William Seagraves, Tolliver Craig, Samuel Seagraves, • w..., ' •~rli 8i 7••' .-• 1 C . ~ ~ yy- ~. `' ~ `~i ~4 ~ r ~. -l - ~/ ,. .M .ir 1 7~4.r.•. a' • J.lr a .w . ~~ C~• ~' ( • t y.ry L.~ ~F _ q , .,, ~' C+^•Y ,` / ,m `a,~ ~ ..~'..'~ 1l S ~. . ,~ u . x. .. • ~. ~~r~,. rf .. Q • J"' ~ sw ` w J 4 ~ N~'~ !~. _._~_ __._ ~. ~: ~. t G ~ ....,,n,AC __.._ __._. ... :. _.. N e, , . `~ ~ y ti °„-` ~ ., .tom ~..• ::i..i .M•~•y ~~ ~t f ,..~r `l tw .T` -..l?f+'~'N'tyi yr .'t:1 . Wi, ~ ~ ~ ~~ , • 4 •, (C i ~ ~~ ' r i i y o s.... ~ l ~.~ o . ., "~~,~... P ){{ K ) _ J ~~ N ~~ - I z /y /'~!////~~'i' ( I~/!///f i~i.~~i.~r.. ., Figure 2.07 Portion of an 1865 Roanoke County historic map, with thegeneral Mount Pleasant area highlighted. p6<NOkr. y ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 /838 and James Mason. Some of the original families in Mount Pleasant were the Kefauvers, Richardsons, Lloyds, Lunsfords, Eddingtons, Bandys, Olivers, Persingers, Garnands, Filsons, Leslies, Rutroughs, and Huffs. According to Kagey, most of these families originally lived self-sufficiently, farming, milling and blacksmithing for themselves and their neighbors. Much of the original Mount Pleasant and Ballyhack has been annexed by Roanoke City, and the majority of former farmland in the northern portion of the area has been subdivided for residential development. Residents here historically have worked in Roanoke City and Roanoke County, as well as other nearby municipalities. Early employers in the area included Rockydale Farm, the Riverdale Corporation and American Viscose Corporation. As documented in the 2000 study Cultural Expressions of Nature in Sacred Contexts: Documentation of Family & Community Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia by Thomas S. Klatka, Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Virginia Department of Historic Resources, there are 18 cemeteries located in the Mount Pleasant Planning Area. Map 2.09 shows historical features and cemeteries. Family cemeteries are the most common type of cemetery in Mount Pleasant with seven identified in the study. Most are inactive and small in size (less than 50 interments), ranging in age from 55 to 154 years old. The Angel cemetery, located directly between the Hogan and Delaney Court cemeteries on Rutrough Road, is probably a family cemetery and is small and inactive. The Angel cemetery is also the oldest cemetery in the area, dating to 1854. There are five community cemeteries in the area, all of which are being used today. These cemeteries are medium (between 50 and 100 interments) or large (100 or more interments) in size and are over 100 years old. The Bandy cemetery on Bandy Road is the second oldest cemetery in Mount Pleasant dating to 1858 and is the largest with 339 interments. Bethlehem Baptist Church on Ivyland Road has a small and inactive cemetery. The Mount Pleasant Church cemetery is a large cemetery dating to 1873 and is located between Mount Pleasant Boulevard and Pitzer Road. It is owned and used by both Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church. Little information is known about the remaining three cemeteries. The Bandy- Crowell Gap Road cemetery is comprised of two sites, each on a knoll on a mountaintop to the southwest of Crowell Gap between Roanoke and Franklin Counties. Cemeteries located within the Mount Pleasant Planning Area from Cultural Expressions of Nature in Sacred Contexts: Documentation of Family & Community Cemeteries in Roanoke County, Virginia by Thomas S. Klatka, Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Virginia Department of Historic Resources (2000 are listed below: Angel ^ Located immediately between the Hogan and Delaney Court Cemeteries ^ Approximately 37 interments ^ Marked graves date from 1854 through 1961 Atkins ^ Small family cemetery with four graves ^ Graves date from 1949 through 1989 Banat' ^ Active cemetery established for extended family but now serves community ^ Minimum 339 interments (as of 1/1998) ^ Marked graves date from 1858 through 1998 Bandy-Crockett ^ Small family cemetery with at least seven interments ^ Marked graves date from 1862 through 1904 Bandy-Crowell Gap Road (site not surveyed) P 4MOT ~ <•~ ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ~! ~8 8 DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 ^ Cemetery located on two knolls on a large ridge between Roanoke and Franklin Counties and can be accessed by an unimproved road that connects Crowell Gap Road with Windy Gap Road Bethlehem Baptist Church ^ Small cemetery associated with the Bethlehem Baptist Church ^ Approximately 31 interments ^ Marked graves date from 1944 through 1982 Delaney Court ^ Community cemetery ^ Minimum 129 interments ^ Marked graves date from 1907 through 1997 Eddington ^ Small cemetery with at least 17 graves Gearheart ^ Large cemetery that currently serves the local community ^ At least 192 interments ^ Marked graves date from 1886 to 1997 (survey date 9/1997) Hogan ^ Family cemetery with about 53 interments ^ Marked graves date from 1917 through 1982 Hogan-Chisom ^ Small family cemetery with 10 interments ^ Marked graves date from 1924 through 1997 (survey performed 11/1997) Mount Pleasant ^ Cemetery contains at least 109 interments ^ Marked graves date from 1892 through 1996 (survey performed 4/1997) Mount Pleasant Church ^ Large and active cemetery with over 200 interments ^ Comprised of two parcels owned by the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and the Mount Pleasant Methodist Church ^ Cemetery has been in use since 1873 Routt ^ Small family cemetery with 11 identifiable graves ^ Marked graves date from 1953 through 1994 Simmons-Weaver ^ Family cemetery with a minimum of 14 interments ^ Marked graves date from 1926 through 1975 Turner-Richardson ^ Community cemetery with at least 52 interments ^ Marked graves date from 1868 through 1996 Virginia Springs ^ Small family cemetery with at least four graves ^ May be related to the Atkins Cemetery located 492 feet to the south Wood (Site notsurveyed) ^ Some of the graves date to the late 19tH century The Virginia Department of Historic Resources conducted architectural surveys for numerous Roanoke County structures in the early 1990s. In the Mount Pleasant Planning Area, 87 structures are identified in the architectural survey. Of these structures, 51 are labeled with their architectural styles although they have not been formally surveyed. Architectural surveys have been conducted for the remaining 36 buildings. The most surveys (six each) were completed for structures with addresses on Bandy Road and Pitzer Road. Four surveys were also completed on Rutrough Road structures. It is important to note that since the completion of the study in 1992, some of the identified structures may have been demolished. a Ago, *e~~~ ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 All but one of the 36 surveyed structures is listed as privately owned. Mount Pleasant Elementary School, owned by the Roanoke County School Board, is the exception. Most structures are currently used as residences or for farming. Two churches located close to each other, St. John's African Methodist Episcopal Church at 3019 Rutrough Road and Bethlehem Baptist Church at 3017 Ivyland Road, are listed as being built in the early 20th century. Ferris Market, a store, was located at the corner of Randall Drive and Rutrough Road and was constructed between 1920 and 1930. The store was demolished in 2006 due to lack of maintenance and safety concerns. Turner's Mill is located at 3672 Sterling Road. The mill was constructed in 1911 and restored in 1979. The property it stands on was recently sold and will be developed as a Planned Residential Development, Loblolly Mill. The mill will be a focal point of the development. The current Mount Pleasant Elementary School was rebuilt for the second time in 1934-1935 after a brick building built in 1924 burned in 1934 and a frame, two-room building constructed in 1910 burned in 1924. The most notable historic structure in the Mount Pleasant Planning Area is the Green Richardson home located at 3250 Randall Drive. The property is currently used as a farm and is developed by a Federal-style house, two barns (one in excellent condition), two garages (non-contributing) and an original outdoor kitchen. The original log portion of the home was constructed between 1830 and 1850, rendering this home the oldest surveyed structure in Mount Pleasant. Green Richardson was the first owner of the home. David Richardson, his son, lived at this residence after the Civil War. David spent most of the war in a prison camp in Indiana. When the property was surveyed in the early 1990s, the structures were noted to be in good condition. Because of the architectural and historical significance of the structure, this property should be considered for nomination to the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places. Where groups of structures are noted on Map 2.09, Historic Features and Cemeteries, new development in those areas should be respectful and considerate of the established historic character. An 1865 map of Roanoke County (Figure 2.07) highlights the general area where Mount Pleasant is found today. Several natural features and adjoining municipalities are noted, and many properties are marked with their owners at the time. 2.3.3 CULTURAL RESOURCES Cultural resources are rich in Mount Pleasant, and include the Blue Ridge Parkway, protected land, Mount Pleasant Library, as well as a multitude of churches and community groups. The Blue Ridge Parkway, a linear park and scenic motor road owned and managed by the National Park Service, bisects the northern Mount Pleasant Planning Area (Figure 2.08). Built predominantly by the civilian Conservation Corps, the parkway is a link between Shenandoah Nation Park in Virginia and Great Smokey Mountains National Parkin North Carolina. It roughly follows the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains and provides opportunities for not only scenic motoring but also hiking, camping, horseback riding, and other recreational activities along its 469-mile length. Currently, a plan for Parkway-owned land is being developed in order to better manage the use and access to trails on Parkway property. Approximately four miles of the Parkway passes through the Mount Pleasant Planning Area, but motorized access to the Parkway itself only exists outside of Mount Pleasant (near Clearbrook and Vinton). This makes connectivity via the parkway difficult for a6 ~o, ~,~ ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ~,i ~6I8 DRAFT: APRIL O8, 2008 i V .. ~ ~ _ iyh._~ .yon ~ ~.~-tl~s Figure Z.OS Parkway entrance sign. many Mount Pleasant residents. The Blue Ridge Parkway represents the largest contiguous tract of protected land in Mount Pleasant. Although the Parkway is linear and not substantially broad, it affords continuous land through which wildlife may traverse the planning area. Currently, conservation easements, which are voluntary agreements between and owner and anon-profit (such as the Virginia Outdoors Foundation or the Western Virginia Land Trust) to restrict the use of one's property have not been applied to any land in the Mount Pleasant Planning Area, to the knowledge of County staff. Additionally, no official greenways, which is a system of bikeways and pedestrian trails designed to act as links between greenspace, have been recognized, although several trails can be found on Blue Ridge Parkway land. However, plans are in development for a possible extension of the Roanoke River Greenway into Roanoke County, which could bring a portion of that greenway near the river along the northern border of Mount Pleasant. A branch of the Roanoke County Library is located within Mount Pleasant Elementary School. Hours are limited as is space (the entire library is less than 400 square feet) but serves as a valuable resources for Mount Pleasant citizens of all ages. Mount Pleasant is home to many churches, civic leagues, and other community groups. Some of the churches in Mount Pleasant date back more than 100 years, and some are still housed in their original buildings. The Mount Pleasant Civic League meets monthly to discuss community issues and solicit input and involvement from neighbors in the Mount Pleasant area. The Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Watch Group also meets monthly and covers the immediate Mount Pleasant area. Recreational activities in and near Mount Pleasant abound, particularly with respect to the outdoors. The Roanoke River and Back Creek both provide an array of fishing opportunities, and water sports such as canoeing on the Roanoke River are growing in popularity. Trails on Blue Ridge Parkway property are also accessible from Mount Pleasant for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, and other nearby hiking opportunities include Roanoke Mountain and the Appalachian Trail. 2.4 -CAPITAL FACILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES Several local resources in the area are public spaces belonging to the citizens of Mount Pleasant and Roanoke County (See Map 2.10, Capital Facilities). Mount Pleasant Elementary School provides services to over 300 students. Mount Pleasant Park, located off Pitzer Road, contains athletic fields, playgrounds and picnic areas, and is currently undergoing additional improvements. Mayflower Hills Park also contains athletic fields, playgrounds and picnic areas, and is located off Rutrough Road (Figure 2.08). Mount Pleasant Elementary is the only County educational institution within the Mount Pleasant Planning Area. Middle and high school students attend public school at William Byrd, in the Vinton Planning Area. Other public services include the Mount ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 Pleasant Fire Station and water and sewer services to some areas of the community. 2.4.1 -MOUNT PLEASANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Most students in the Mount Pleasant Planning Area attend Mount Pleasant Elementary School, located at 3216 Mount Pleasant Blvd. It is a two-story brick structure originally built in 1935 and located adjacent to Mount Pleasant Park (Figure 2.09). As of December 2007, 314 students attend Mount Pleasant Elementary in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. The capacity for the school is approximately 325 children. Mount Pleasant Elementary has been very successful recently in standardized testing. The school is fully accredited according to state Standards of Learning requirements, and has made AYP (Average Yearly Production for No Child Left Behind) since 2004. Planning staff toured the school and visited with Principal Ellen Walton in November of 2006. Ms. Walton stated that some potential future projects at the school include improving traffic safety in front of the main building on Mount Pleasant Boulevard and improving security. Ms. Walton noted that the three main issues currently facing the school are safety, crowded conditions, and the onsite library. Many citizens of Mount Pleasant enjoy the library in conjunction with the school, but others would like to see a stand- alone library in. Mount Pleasant Elementary is one of the only County elementary schools not recently enlarged or improved. Long range needs at the school include additional space, computers, and other technical equipment. 2.4.2 -MOUNT PLEASANT FIRE AND RESCUE AND POLICE The first firehouse and crew in Mount Pleasant was established in 1955, at a site north of the present day station. The existing fire station, located at 2909 Jae Valley Road, was constructed in 1975 and now occupies about an acre (see Figure 2.10). Garage bays were added to the south end of the building in the late-1980s and bunkrooms were added in to the north end in 2001. The structure is now 8,700 square feet and has a 648 square foot semi-finished basement. The Mount Pleasant Fire Station has five bays and currently houses seven pieces of equipment: two ambulances, one pumper fire engine (750-gallon capacity), one tanker fire engine (similar to pumper but with larger water tanks), one brush truck, one squad vehicle and one hazardous materials unit. Two career firefighters currently staff the station 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Ambulance operation is their first priority. Volunteers are available mainly for nighttime fire calls, but are also needed for fire truck duty because at least three people are needed in order to respond. According to Chief Richard Burch and Homeland Security Manager Joey Stump, the most significant current needs at Mount Pleasant are for additional water sources and more professional firefighters and emergency medical technicians. Considering the steady population growth in Mount Pleasant and the proposed residential, resort and recreational projects in the community, the importance of ~~,, .41 ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 ~s3a Figure 2.09 Mount Pleasant Elementary additional water sources and personnel are likely to increase. Dry hydrants, a non- pressurized pipe system installed in water bodies, are utilized where available in the area and are encouraged where appropriate. Approximately 25 fire hydrants currently exist throughout the community. UCR, or Uniform Crime Report Offenses made available by the Roanoke County Police Department indicated a total of 508 incidents reported in Mount Pleasant during the period beginning January 1, 2000 and ending October 31, 2005. The breakdown of reported offenses includes the following: • Aggravated assault: 38 • Simple assault: 181 • Burglary/breaking and entering: 89 • Forcible sex offense: 14 • Larceny: 104 • Larceny from vehicle: 45 • Motor vehicle theft: 36 • Robbery:l The Mount Pleasant station averages 700-800 emergency calls for firefighting and rescue service annually. The call volume for Mount Pleasant is lower in comparison to other county fire and rescue stations. At this time, facilities appear adequate for the community and are expected to be so for at least five years. Maintenance needs are addressed annually as they arise. EMS and fire apparatus run order within each of the six reporting districts throughout the community are indicated in Figure 2.11. Map 2.11 and Map 2.12 shows the locations of the reporting districts for fire/rescue and police, respectively. The Roanoke County Police Department provides data based on reporting districts delineated throughout the county. Mount Pleasant includes all or portions of five separate reporting districts. Although not a perfect match geographically with the established boundaries, the overall police district reporting area approximates square mileage delineated within the Mount Pleasant Community Planning Area. During the same period, a total of 5,102 "citizen request calls" and 4,683 "self-initiated calls" were reported by the police department. Traffic data samples reported during this time (January 1, 2000 through October 31, 2005) indicated a total of 199 crashes reported on the community's heaviest traveled roads including Bandy Road, Highland Road, Jae Valley Road, Mayfield Drive, Pitzer Road, Rutrough Road, Sterling Road and Yellow Mountain Road. The 199 crashes resulted in 65 personal injuries and two fatalities. wo,ti~,F x~ ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 ~A 0 Figure 2.10 Mount Pleasant Fire Station REPORTING DISTRICT# EMS Reporting Station Order 601 602 603 604 605 606 Mount Mount Mount Mount Mount Mount IstDue Pleasant Pleasant Pleasant Pleasant Pleasant Pleasant Station Station Station Station Station Station Vinton Vinton Vinton Clearbrook Clearbrook Vinton 2nd Due Station Station Station Station Station Station Clearbrook Clearbrook Clearbrook Cave Spring Cave Spring Clearbrook 3rd Due Station Station Station Station Station Station City Station City Station City Station City Station City Station City Station 4th Due 6 6 6 1 1 6 REPORTING DISTRICT # Fire Reporting Station Order 601 602 603 604 605 606 Mount Mount Mount Mount Mount Mount 1st Due Pleasant Pleasant Pleasant Pleasant Pleasant Pleasant Station Station Station Station Station Station Vinton Vinton Vinton Clearbrook Clearbrook Vinton 2nd Due 3rd Due Station City Station Station City Station Station City Station Station City Station Station City Station Station City Station 11 Clearbrook 11 Clearbrook 11 Clearbrook 11 Cave Spring 11 Vinton 11 Clearbrook 4th Due Station Station Station Station Station Station Figure 2.11 Reporting Districts and 1St-4th Due units corresponding to Map 2.05. 2.4.3 -PUBLIC UTILITIES The Western Virginia Water Authority (WVWA), created July 1, 2004, provides for the construction and maintenance of public water and sewer lines and fire hydrants throughout its service area in Roanoke City, Roanoke County, and the Town of Vinton. Around 960 miles of water lines, 900 miles of sewer lines, and approximately 4,000 fire hydrants are maintained by the authority. The WVWA's Water Operations Division is responsible for insuring a reliable and sustainable drinking water source and managing drinking water production, storage and distribution facilities for its customers (23,000,000 gallons provided per day). The WVWA's Wastewater Operations Division operates the Roanoke Regional Water Pollution Control Plant located northwest of Mount Pleasant in Roanoke City (treating 40,000,000 gallons per day), protecting the economic and environmental health of the Roanoke River basin and citizens throughout the Valley. In Mount Pleasant, public water is currently available in several locations (see MAP 2.13, Public Facilities Map): the Brookfield and Hampden Hills residential subdivisions; Eanes Road, Ivyland and Huffman Roads in Delaney Court; a short segment of Rutrough Road; the northern segment of Bandy Road; Indian Rock Road; Gearheart Road; and along Goodman Road and its intersecting cul-de-sacs Dickerson Road, Wood Road, Daniel Road and Cowman Road. Fire hydrants are in place in Brookfield, Hampden Hills and along Goodman Road and its intersecting streets. Public sewer is available in the Brookfield and Hampden Hills subdivisions and along Eanes Road. -- wo,~~, /<J. ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 18 8/ Plans for the extension of public water and sewer to Explore Park in the near future are possible. The Code of Virginia requires that any public facility or utility proposals be reviewed to be in substantial conformance with the County Comprehensive Plan. This analysis, referred to as a 2232 Review, was approved by the Roanoke County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors in 2006. 2.4.4 - STORMWATER MANAGEMENT As noted in the Air and Water Resources portion of this document, surface water in Mount Pleasant is dominated by the Roanoke River and Back Creek. Per the Roanoke Valley Regional Stormwater Management Plan prepared in 1997, land use is predominantly forest, agricultural and residential in the eastern Back Creek basin. Year 2020 projections from this study estimate developed conditions to be 40% rural village, 30% rural preserve, 15% low density residential and fifteen percent combination surface water, open space, forest, industrial, village center and medium-to-high density residential uses. The 1997 Stormwater Management Plan proposed construction of two containment ponds immediately north of Back Creek, one on each side of the Route 116 bridge, approximately one mile apart. To date, neither has been constructed. The study states that high water marks and measured flows were not available for Back Creek during the 1985 and 1992 floods. High water marks and flows were obtained at a USGS gauging site near Dundee. It was also emphasized that debris blockage can have a significant impact on upstream flooding. LOCAT/ON PROB LEMS Possible Existing Conditions Developed Conditions Solution # aJ I/all.1'e.1 m # 1 Haa.1'ex In Srerm Flood Area Srerm Flood Area Floodproof. mlocete and/or Mouth to Pitzer g-yev 0 Z-year 0 purchase; Upstream Rd detention to reduce IO-Year 0 f0-Year 0 frequency of Flooding 100-Year 0 100-Year 2 # of Nousrs in # of Hoaxes in Storm Flood Area SIa/m Food Area Floodproof, relocate and/or Pitur Road to Z-year 0 ~-year 0 purchase; Upstream Jae V211¢v Rd detenton to reduce l0-Year 0 10-Year 1 frequency of flooding 100-Year I 100-Year 4 # of Hoaac~~ in # of Noasec in Jae Valley Storm F(aod Area Storm Flaed Area Floodproof, Road relocate and/or downstream to 2-year 0 2-year I purchase; Upstream detention to reduce Bandy Road 10-Year I l0-Year 8 frequency of crossing flooding 100-Year 9 100-Year 12 Figure 2.12 Stormwater management issues on Back Creek at present and after development. Figure 2.12 indicates flooding problems for "existing" (1997) and "developed" (2020) land use conditions along Back Creek as studied in the regional Stormwater Management Plan. 2.4.5 -PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM The Roanoke County Department of Parks Recreation and Tourism currently manages two parks in the Mount Pleasant Planning Area: Mount Pleasant Park and Mayflower Hills Park. Mount Pleasant Park is approximately 9-acres and adjoins Mount Pleasant Elementary School. The park offers walking trails, a picnic pavilion, three lighted ball fields, lighted basketball courts and lighted tennis courts. Mayflower Hills Park, (see Figure 2.13J located on Rutrough Road, is approximately 5- acres and offering walking trails, a picnic pavilion, one ball field ,horseshoe pits and a tot lot with swing set and tube slides. P~4NpTF <~ ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 ~i the Park's value as a potential filming location, and many other events and programs were offered throughout the year. Prior to the winter of 2007, Virginia's Explore Park operated as a tourism destination for Virginia Living Histories. Just over 706 acres of property is zoned for Explore Park, located at the east border of Mount Pleasant and Bedford County, and accessed by the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority (VRFA) and Roanoke County operated the park. The goals of this unique public-private partnership included providing a recreational attraction, expand the historic knowledge of area adults and children, promoting tourism and economic development, conserving open-space areas and enhancing educational programs. Explore Park offered many programs for children and adults in an interpretive setting showing how early Virginians and Native Americans in the area lived from day to day. Educational and heritage opportunities at the park included a 17th century Native American Totero Village, 18th century frontier settlement and 19th century valley community with farmstead, grist mill, blacksmith shop, barns, church and school. Recreational opportunities included picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, fishing and canoeing/kayaking. A film center focused on Figure 2.14 Explore Park Today, Virginia's Explore Park represents one of the biggest potential areas for change and growth in the Mount Pleasant Planning Area (Figure 2.14). In March of 2005, the Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority Board of Directors authorized a 50-year land lease with Virginia Living Histories. Later that year, Roanoke County rezoned the property to allow additional activities in anticipation of a possible outdoor-themed amusement park and destination. Currently, plans are being developed for that destination and these changes could have a substantial effect on the northeastern portion of the planning area, particularly the Blue Ridge Parkway. As these plans have been finalized, the Park will be closed throughout the winter of 2007-2008. 2.5 -TRANSPORTATION The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) maintains 39 miles of urban and rural local roads in Mount Pleasant on 57 different road segments (listed by route number). Appendix B provides 2005 Annual Average Daily Traffic estimates for these state- maintained roads, as well as vehicle crash Pb4NOT ~~~ ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 Figure 2.13 Mayflower Hills Park. data from January 2000, through October 2005, for major roadways in the planning area including Jae Valley Road, Yellow Mountain Road, Bandy Road, Pitzer Road, Rutrough Road, Mayfield Road, Highland Road and Sterling Road. VDOT classifies roads according to functionality and typical use. In Mount Pleasant, the major roadways are classified as either urban or rural in nature and are considered either arterial or collector roads. Figure 2.15 shows the location and functional classifications for some of the major roads in the Mount Pleasant Planning Area. Roanoke County's Six-Year Improvement Plan (2006-2012) and Revenue Sharing Program (2006-2007) provide the opportunity to receive state matching funds for construction and maintenance for roads in the Virginia highway system. Evaluation, qualification and prioritization for revenue sharing is based on traffic counts, existing pavement width, adjacent existing and future development, overall pavement condition, drainage, vehicular and pedestrian safety and economic benefit. In Mount Pleasant, Nyland Road, Huffman Road and Mount Pleasant Boulevard qualified for the revenue sharing program. Figure 2.16 shows details for those proposed projects. Many of the primary and secondary roads in Mount Pleasant follow a general north/south or northeast/southeast alignment. These roads serve to connect the City of Roanoke to Mount Pleasant, and rural areas of Roanoke County and Franklin County. While the roads Jae Valley Road City [o Blue Ridge Parkway Urbau Minor Arterial Blue Ridge Parkway to Franklin County Jae Valley Road Line Rural Major Collector Blue Ridge Parkway 4-Mile Selnnent in Mount Pleasa~rt Rural Minor Arterial Rural Major/Minor Rutrough Road Eastern 22~ miles Collector Roanoke Corporate Limits to its Highland Road Intersection with Rutrough Road Urban Collector Roanoke Corporate Limits to its Bandy Road Intersection with Sterling Road Urbau Collector Road Sterling Road to FrvtUin CounTy lure Rural Major Collector Figure 2.15 Functional classifications for Mount Pleasant roads. provide good access to and from the areas listed above, the roads run generally parallel, with only short sections of roads such as Sterling Road and Randall Road connecting between the main roads. Thus, travel in an east/west direction is more difficult, and requires lateral movements back and forth along the main roads. With this in mind, county staff drafted ten possible road connections (see Chapter 4, Possible Road Connections, Map 4.05) that would help connect the main roads of Mount Pleasant. These road connections are only conceptual, and should not be construed as a construction document. Rather, Map 4.05 shows possible road connections that could be explored in the future, or could be considered as part of development plans or rezoning requests. In comments received from the community survey, residents noted the need for a direct street connection to Vinton, where students from Mount Pleasant attend middle and high school. A possible connection to the Blue Ridge Parkway at Jae Valley Road was also mentioned in citizen comments. From Rutrough Road (Route ?? to From Rutrough Road to end of state Location: lntersection with Jae Valley Road end of state maintenance) maintenance Traffic Count: 180 Vehicles per Day 140 Vehicles per Day 1,400 Vehicles per Day Construct new turnaround at the Construct new turnaround at the Proposed Improvements: end of state maintenance and apply end of state maintenance and apply Improve sight distance /safety at plant-mix asphalt overlay on entire plant-mix asphalt overlay on entire intersection road road Tota! Estimated Cost: $65,840 $64,784 $500,000 County Contribution: $32,920 $32,392 $250,000 Figure "1.16 Proposed revenue sharing projects in Mount Pleasant. ~~~0*sA ,l ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 2.6 -POPULATION AND HOUSING 2.6.1 DEMOGRAPHICS Mount Pleasant census data contained in this plan was collected from the 1990 and 2000 United States Census. The Mount Pleasant community planning area is composed of the Census Tract 310, which consists of a subdivision of four block groups (see Block Group Map, Map 2.14). Some of this information should be expected to differ from present conditions; however, this data is the best available recent inventory of demographic and housing information for the Mount Pleasant area. Census data for the Mount Pleasant community planning area is summarized in Figure 2.17. In the table, Household includes all of the people who occupy a housing unit, including single-person households and housing units with unrelated individuals. Family represents at least two people living in the same household who are related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption. Housing Unit is a house, an apartment, a mobile home, a group of rooms, or a single room that is occupied as separate living quarters. Per capita income represents average income per person. Migration is a measure of the frequency with which residents move from one housing unit to another. Between 1990 and 2000, Mount Pleasant has experienced less population growth than Roanoke County as a whole, but the number of new housing units in Mount Pleasant grew faster than the overall average. While the median family, median household and per capita incomes are all lower than the income measurement for the County as a whole, the family and per capita incomes in Mount Pleasant have grown faster than Roanoke County as a whole, while median household income has decreased. 2.6.2 HOUSING The impetus for writing the Mount Pleasant Community Plan as one of the first of the community plans for Roanoke County is the potential for residential growth in the near future. Development pressures appear to be on the rise in this section of the County for several reasons. Its location between Roanoke City and Smith Mountain Lake allow residents convenient access to several desirable destinations. Furthermore, its rural feel mountain views are desirable to many prospective residents, and managing future growth is important for retaining those attributes. There are currently 1,579 housing units in Mount Pleasant. This is slightly less than 4.5 percent of housing units in the County (36,121). The most housing units (41 percent, or 643) are located in the 2000 Block Group, This is the Block Group in which the majority of Jae Valley Road and Mount Pleasant Proper can be found. There are 383 housing units in Block Group 1000, which is the Block Group with the largest boundary touching the City and is the only Block Group bounded by the Town of Vinton. There are 333 housing units in Block Group 3000, which borders Roanoke County, Roanoke City and Franklin County. In Block Group 4000, which is bound by Bedford County to the west and Roanoke County to the north, has 220 housing units. The United States Census also reports an estimate of type of housing units for areas as small as block groups. In Roanoke County, seventy-six percent of housing units are identified as single-family detached. All four block groups in Mount Pleasant have a higher percentage of single-family detached housing units: Block Group 1000: 79% Block Group 2000: 91% Block Group 3000: 90% Block Group 4000: 88% The majority of units not identified as single- family detached in each of these block groups °F ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 were classified as mobile homes. According to Census data, only 10 housing units in Mount Pleasant lack complete plumbing facilities and only five lack complete kitchen facilities. Additional data from the Census provides the median year that housing structures were built. In Roanoke County, half of all housing structures were built before 1974, and half were built after 1974. The following lists median year built for the Block Groups making up the Mount Pleasant Planning Area: Block Group 1000: 1965 Block Group 2000: 1973 Block Group 3000: 1964 Block Group 4000: 1970 As can be seen, all of the Block Groups have a median year built that is earlier than the County median of 1974. Approximately three-quarters of houses in Mount Pleasant are two or three bedroom homes (see Figure 2.18). According to Census data, only 10 housing units in Mount Pleasant lack complete plumbing facilities and only five lack complete kitchen facilities. Housing: Number of Bedrooms z~ - ~ 22 ~ ^ 1 Bedroom ^ 2 Bedroom ^ 3 Bedroom ~.: _ ,~: ~`~' ^48edroom ^ 5 Bedroom ss~ Figure 2.18. Size of home by number of bedrooms in Mount Pleasant homes 1990 2000 Difference 1990-2000 County MP County MP County MP Total Population 79,332 3,612 85,778 3,829 y.7°/ White/Caucasion 76,520 3,47 80,514 3,621 ~.Et°; I; Black/African American 2,021 133 3,063 ~ 136 _.. , ~ _._ Other 791 ~ 4 2,186 3 I '?% 87.1 Households 30,355 1,352 34,686 1,538 2.5% 12.1% Families 22,935 1,094 24,690 1,171 7. % 6.6°/ Persons per Family (Average) 2.96 2.99 2.88 2.86 -~...... --.~%. Housing Units 31689 1422 36121 1579 %.S% Median Family Income $42,223 534,743 556,150 $46,862 Median Household Income $36,886 531,418 ~ ~~~ 547,689 541,701 ,.~,„ Per Capita Income 516,627 ~ $12,120 $24,637 ~ 5]9,178 R'r;~ Migration -Same house 5 years prior 41,913 2,604 47,127 2,248 Population 5 years old and older Migration - % total population 75,011 3,441 55.9% 75.7% 81,272 3,627 58.0% 62.0% Figure 2.17 Census data summary on population and housing trends in Mount Pleasant a°"~a,T. J91 ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL OH, 2008 ,a,a / \ Bedford County County of Roanoke \ _ ~ ,~ ~~~ ,~ ~, ~. i ` ti` ~ ; ~Sd~' /`~ . ~ ) I -! ~ ~ ~'`' ~~~~~~Mount Pleasant Planning Area J :~?~°'' ' " Zoning Districts ; __t ~" - AG-3 Agricultural/Rural Preserve 66 - AG-1 Agricultural/Rural Low Density AR Agricultural/Residential ® AV AgriculturaltVllage Center ~ R-1 Low Density Residential ~ R-2 Medium Density Residential R-3 Medium Density Multi-Family Residential 6 R-4 High Density Multi-Family Residential 3 PRD Planned Residential Development C-1 Office - C-2 General Commercial -' `:' I-1 Industrial (Light) ~.~~,~~ I-2 Industrial (Heavy) i ~ - EP Explore Park Inset Map ~,~-- _.~ 7' ~ f --~ ~~~~~`Mount Pleasant Planning Area Existing Land Use ~ Vacant ^ Rural Homesite Single Family Dwelling Manufactured/Mobile Home Townhouse ~ ~ Duplex/Triplex or Garden Apartment ~ Commercial I Church 6 `~a~~:., Public School - Government - Light Manufacturing or Warehouse Regional Landfill (Closed) - Parks - Blue Ridge Parkway i f ~ Explore Park Inset Map '~~ .~` _ '~ Franklin County ~' ,; ~ ~`~ V- .,. - City~of ~ \ Salem ` To~anof ~•~ '/ City of Y'Vmton rr7 .~ ~. ~ Slr -JROan f ~~~. ~~~~; :;~>: ,l ; ~.. ~` g°}i r I 1~ ~ ti I r ~~ ~~ . ~~ ,, ~~ `\~-' I ~ ~ ~. ~~ .~,' I Franklin County ~~~~`Mount Pleasant Planning Area Future Land Use Categories - Conservation Rural Preserve - Rural Village Village Center Development Neighborhood Conservation Transition - Core - Principal Industrial Inset Map ,.~a ~" f ~ `-- ~.'~~ ~ ~1 i ,~ ,, .__ ,~ .. -~--- ~ ~. i+ _\ \` ~ FJ ~ f~r ~~s ~~ ~ ~ d ~~ i ~~ ~ ~~ ~ ,,~ `-~__ \ ;'~Y, ~~~ ~1~ ,- ~ ~ -. _ i \~ ~, ~ ~,, ~ ~~ _~~~~~ County of Raanok D w• e Miles ~~ 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 • ~ ~' ~~ ~ i ,'~ ~' _ -/ /"~ `~ r .-~~ L~ ~, `~ ,~ ,, ~ ~ ~ ~ ~' County of Roanoke 18 i~ Roanoke River r ~~ ~ • i \ ~ i i ~ ~ ~,.. ~ ~.. ~ // _ i ~~ \ 618 I qe 1 ~:` .,t '4 ... ~ ~ / 1 ~.~ rc\ / / ~~{ _ / ~ @ \ I ~~~ ~ t ~W ~~ /', _ / l a 1 ~ ~I •~ 1 i ~` F Franklin County o~.~~i ~~~~rMount Pleasant Planning Area - Floodway Floodplain i - Wetlands Watercourses Back Creek Watershed Roanoke River Watershed 4 Inset Map r°'~ ~~~ + CRy~,of Salem ~ ~' cvdr cf , , City of Vmbn ~ Roanoke 5 '~. ~,nount P'~ea ; an! ~ ~ d Courrty of Roano e . ~; Miles = 0 1.5 3 6 9 Map 2.05 Surface Water w Miles P 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 n Franklin County r ' ~~~~ ~~~~~Mount Pleasant Planning Area - Floodway Floodplain - Wetlands Watercourses Major Local Septic Limitations i Depth to Bedrock ® Flooding Slope ®Restricted Permeability k Inset Map ;: Roanoke ~~~ Mount Pleasant ~°' County of Roano e I t Miles "! 0 1.5 3 6 9 Map 2.06 Soil and Septic Limitations ~~ Miles 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 Bedford C i ~-".~ .~ ~~', s f r _ t ~ - ~ 660 '' ~i w t `~ t f~ ~` ~ ~v * L 1~66~ ~ ~ ` ~ ~ .~"° } - ~ --.. '`.~ .+ ~• ~ t,r ~, _ ~ ,i. ~ , i #- 6 5 j• 1 ~ f ~ .;'f 1 t ~ ,w ~ /~ 1 A ~•Y' tip" ~ t ~. , ~~ ~~ r ''f ' k' ~ Franklin County .' r {f ~ _ '~ ~ • ' ~ 'x ~ _ ~~1°`Mount Pleasant Planning Area ~°nr Watercourses Slope Percentage o% _ 33°~ 33°!° -1 QO°Ao r ,oo°~ Inset Map ~- 1GdY~of .< I County of R°anoKe 1 l4 ~_ : ~ R ~ <] (].~ ~`' "~`'. ~„ . ~, .. _ \ p~t. V City et ~~~anoke ~'~. 1~~ ~~ ,~' ~ ~ ~\\ ~~ ,~., z \~~ ` ,r E ~ ~~~ a ~~ t a ~ ~~~ ~~ t~ ~~~ M1 ''Yd' S, ..~ ~ ~~ w ~ i j ~ _ t ~ ! .1 ~ ~ ~i~' ~ F r~4 t I t ~ ~~I 1 /f `` C \ ~ r 1 ~ ~ J ~ ~.._ ~ ,~ ~ ,. ~ y ~.. t s 6 ~ .~ , i ~ ,},,~ 1 r~93f3'f~ i ~ {f~,_~! ~' ~-~`~ i ~~ ` ~ ~+,.-' '~~ ' Ar' +'~-..~ ~ ~. ~ ;w. 4q, k ,_~ ~ .. ~. C { ,; j' ~ ,s r ~a ; ~~ ,~- ~~ ~ Y ~ r., ~ ~ fT ttk. '4 ^ "~ fi y~ f `ate .w ~ wt +.t,.p i 't~~} ~ _ ~ ~~ 4 F" _~.~. F M1 ~ .. w "3 ~ °~ ~-. ~~ .:ae.~~y ~ _ e H~ti~ ,~s ~ 3 . ° ~~ ~ • a~ • A ~. ~ _ 1 + ~/ ep It a i~ r Franklin County ~ , County of Roanoke Tedford County • s~ ~~ ,~ ~ Inset Map ~r ~ County of Roanoke • Miles 0 1.5 3 6 9 Map 2.08 Topography ~ _ Miles ~.«;~:..~...,.,,.., 0 0.1 0.2 03 04 Q5 .V r r17 ~ 1 ` i) -~ -''^~ ~ ~~ ~~ .i~ / r 1 \ jr / 4 ~+.. ~ \ ..1.r ~.~~..r„ ~, --"mss ~~' ~~ 2632 Bluff Road I ~ - 80-447 ~~ ti i `,,,o' ~ Bedford County ~,~2824HghlendROad {~ ~ County of Roanoke City of Roanoke -.,; _~=L~11P! ao1w9~ ~ ~' ~ ~ 2838 Hghland Road ~ 116 ~~ "~8o-44a ~ _ , ~ .: ~~ ~~ ~ 1 r ~..,. ~ _ . . , ~- --.. , 'dutrough Road ~ I ' - ~ 1 so-s22 - ` r '~ ° ttt thbod ~s~ _ ., r ~, t 1 ~i y and Rutrough Road 80387 t ; ;ttt Hogan-Chisan ' Siore R t t 8+~d eCrockett ... . __ ,~„ I .. - _,,. ~~r ~~ ~~ f' ~/ r ~ ~ ~ ; ! \ i2 Ja_e Valley Road 3371 RandallDnve Hogan ' '" .. ~,.._ t}} Angel ..' 80384_ - 80-388 tttt~DetaneyCourt ~,+ ~'~nr ~; - - .,, ~ ~3019 Rutroug,h Road.,_ ~ ~3847.R, ubough Road •. ~1p ~ ~3250RandaHDnve ~ L•L ~ ~'"~ 80-613 ~ '• ~~ ,..~.- ~ ', ~ 80-450 ~III~p~2697 Sunnyvale,St ~ t t 80386 L[t t^ \ ~ ~ ---" ' _ oYh biwm R~ni,c/I`fi rnh ,. k'~.s~. ~_ ~ ~ >1 ~. ~ r .._ tndy Road '. . ~,,.. ~ Fla; ~~•, T -- ~~~ )383 ~ ~~ ?_..,a ..~~ ~.. ~ ,~,.~ ~ ,, ~ ~. t Gearhea~~~~ ~ - t ~ '. `. t @ .~~ ~ ~ - / 1 ~ ttt Mount P/c+asant ;' ~Yr3687? 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',~ - ;`-.5250 Old V~ginia Spring Roac ~ ~„~ -- _.: ~" 80374 _ ~ ;, . _., ~ ~.. ` ....; 1 ~ tttSimmons-Weaver ~ I ~ i ~~~i r ;~ .L I i f i' j5631,Bandy Road .. 80378 '. ~~ t ~~"ttt1~,,,~,~11~~ ,. ~_ t t Bandj-Craven Gap Road _ ~ =1111\ ~Ill~f Mount Pleasant Planning Area t ttt Cemeteries Historic Features Survey No Survey Inset Map ~~~~ Franklin County `~~ ~. , CROPTON_ 1 ~ ~ r J ~ t - Bedford Coun y MONTGOMERY VILLAGE R oanoke ~f~ ~ 65 ... ......::::: / ~.. t,.. _ . .~ ~ .. _ ~:: ~. ~ ~~~~ ./ .. : .... .;,:.~ :~::. ::: ::1::::::: .::::::: ~ DUNDEE ::::::F::::::•.:::... HAMPDEN::: .............. CKWa ter.-. - \HICCS ...: .....:::::: a eP .. ~ BROOKFlECD ~ e t- ti< <, ;,, ~` MOUNT PLEASANT ;~;:~a -~ ~r .~/ . ~f.~ ~ ~ HE/GHTS 1 l ~», .. / ~ ~ L~ ~ MOUNTPLEAS'ANT I ' ~. -:,~ ~. MOUNTA~ N _ ~ ~~ VIEW HEIG ~'T:' ~ ~ ~~~:~ ~ ~_ ~ 4;°,~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ 617 GLENRIDGE vE~~ot~- - PARKWAY ~„~,> ~~ "~` ''~ ~~' ~°~ ESTATES Mour~h~w MEADOWS 116 ;". 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Mount Pleasant Planning Area i~u~r Schools S~ Fire and Rescue Libraries Parks Explore Park Inset Map irk 1 County of Roanoke i 1 1 I Miles 0 1.5 3 6 9 Map 2.10 Capital Facilities ~~ ~ = Miles N _ 0 01 0.2 0.3 04 05 ~^ - ~ ~ J/ ~ 4 V/VL I ~ ~1 i t ~ ~~ ` 0709 0605 --rte I ~~~~`Mount Pleasant Planning Area ~u~r S~) Fire and Rescue Station Individual Response Areas 2 - Winton ~ 6 -Mount Pleasant r 7 - Clearbrook x~~:-: 20 -City of Roanoke s ~ 70 -Franklin County r 80 -Bedford County Inset Map Franklin County ~ / ~ ~ I rr.° ~ Roanoke '- vinwn 7007 rr.. rr rrrrrr Mount I Pleasant ~~ County of Roano e 1 1 `~ f { . i~ ~F ~w ~ Miles .~' 0 1.5 3 6 9 Map 2.11 Fire and Rescue Reporting Districts r ~~ Miles ~• 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 ~~ ~ \ 0909 ~ 34 J ~ >; `. ~ ~ .c r <i / ~ 68 ~~' / ~ A ~~~>~ ~ ~~~ E ,y, ~ ~ 'Yn ' ad ~a~ t r ~'~v ~ ~~`Mount Pleasant Planning Area ~ ~ Police Reporting District Boundaries z '\ ® 0310 0319 66 ~ 0321 0324 ® 0322 ~~ 0323 1 , nr ~ ~ ~` 0324 ~~ ~, 1 ~ -0325 ~ ~ 0906 t 6~ ~ ~ 0909 ' ~ ;``~' ~ ~ 0911 - ~ 0912 '~` 2000 I ~= ; 7000 ~~ ~ooo ~~ aooo s - 9900 Inset Map ~% 0325 Franklin County / -,~~ .I~~ ® ~ ~ ~- - , ~ ~ ~ ~ .~~~- ® ~ ® ca ~ -~ d ~ ~ ~~ 116 © - ~ © ~ `~ Q Q ~©~ C3 ©4s, ` {~ ~ `~, Q ~ ~ ~ • ~©©~ - ~ -~ ~ ~ , , ~ ~~ , , ! 1 ~ ~ \ ~ 1 i County of Roanoke ~ ~i .1 iH ~ Fire Hydrants ~• Water Lines Sewer Lines •••••• Proposed Water Line to Explore Park ®*»;•• Proposed Sewer Line to Explore Park ~~~~~~~ Mount Pleasant Planning Area i~m~ x`~j,'' ' Explore Park County of 2.13 Public Utilities w~ Miles ^ 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 ~~ ~ ., ~, - ~. ~,, --~ -''" 5 ~ _ ~ ~ ~\ i ~ i~ l/ ', / 10\ ~~T ~ ~1 1` ', 1 Franklin County ~~ ~ ` / ~ ~~ I ~I \~ CHAPTER 3. SURVEY RESULTS Planning staff conducted a query to obtain addresses of all property owners in and around Mount Pleasant. Almost 1,800 paper surveys were mailed on January 24, 2007. The mailing included the two-page survey (found in Appendix A) as well as an invitation to the first community meeting and aself- addressed stamped envelope. The survey was collected at the first series of meetings as well as via mail until February 28, 2007. Planning staff received 216 surveys at a response rate of twelve percent. The following analysis describes both demographic analysis and open-ended survey responses. 3.1-DEMOGRAPHICS In order to understand the composition of the population responding to the survey, the first series of questions addressed population characteristics of the respondents. These statistics included gender, home ownership versus property rental, age and number of years lived in Mount Pleasant. 3.1.1 -GENDER Surveys were split evenly between males and females. Just over eleven percent of surveys were returned from more than one person, such as a household or family (Figure 3.01). Some survey recipients completed the survey as a pair, typically married couples, and many of these citizens (11.6%) checked both. 3.1.2 -OCCUPANCY Survey respondents were overwhelmingly owners of their homes and properties in the planning area. Qver ninety-four percent of respondents indicated that they were homeowners, while only one survey (less than Respondent Gender 2.3~i. iis~i ~ o MALES ~E 43.5".~ O FEMALES V BOTH '.~ 42.6% _ - - ^ Dnissing) Figure 3.01 Gender distribution among respondents. one percent) indicated the individual was renting. Eleven surveys were left blank in this survey. The number of renters maybe higher as the surveys were mailed to addresses generated using ownership information. Many of the respondents, however, noted that they lived in either Mount Pleasant or elsewhere while owning rental property in the Mount Pleasant planning area. 3.1.3 - ASE The age of survey respondents in the Mount Pleasant Planning area was evenly distributed among people over the age of 25 (Figure 3.02). Paired with other survey responses, this information can provide insight as to the likes, concerns, and needs of Mount Pleasant residents in different stages of life. The largest age group responding was between the ages of 50 and 64, constituting more than a third of all surveys. However, other age groups over the age of 25 were also well represented. More than half of surveys came from citizens aged 35-49 years old (26.4%) and those aged 65 years and older (26.9%). Citizens aged i 25-34 years submitted 10.2% of all surveys returned. No surveys were returned from residents under 25 years old. z:, ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 ~i IB]6 Age Distribution 0.5 - ^ 25-34 t: ^ 35-49 26.4 / . y SO-64 ^ 65 OR OLDER `~ ®Missing 36.1% Figure 3.02 Age distribution among respondents. 3.1.4 -TIME LIVING IN MOUNT PLEASANT Slightly more than half of respondents report living in Mount Pleasant for at least 20 years (55.1%). This was also reflectedl in responses from open-ended questions. The next highest number of responses was from the newer residents of Mount Pleasant who had been there for less than 5 years (15.7%). Time Living in Mount Pleasont ' ^ LESSTHAN 5 '•~"~ 13.9% YEARS 19°: I ~~ .r S-lOYEARS ''`~` 13.4% `~ 11.20 YEARS ~~ o MORE THAN 20 YEARS 1i Missing Figure 3.03 Time respondents have lived in the planning area Establishing the length of time a respondent has lived in Mount Pleasant (Figure 3.03) can be useful in identifying issues shared by both those who have lived in Mount Pleasant for many years and those who are new to the area. By correlating demographic data with other questions about Mount Pleasant, survey results can identify some of the characteristics that are attracting new residents or that have successfully retained long-time residents. 3.2 -IMPORTANCE OF ISSUES The largest section of the survey asked citizens to rank the importance of approximately fifty community issues. Citizens were asked to gauge the importance of these issues according to the following scale: 5: Very important 4: Important 3: Moderately Important 2: Minimally Important 1: Not Important Response rates for this section of the survey were excellent, ranging between 89% and 94% for each question. Below are the issues that, on average, yielded the highest and lowest rankings for importance (Figure 3.04). The protection of groundwater resources yielded the highest average value. Specifically, residents mentioned fears of contamination from the closed landfill ~ t'romonng tourism Rnro..sno...a nflnwle.h/o L....~..... ~ a...... i ................. r,..... "Ja' ''~9 ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 ...:,,~_ Figure 3.04. The highest and lowest importance ranking from the Mount Pleasant citizens'survey adjacent to the Roanoke River Parkway. To date, no contamination has occurred, but the aquifer beneath the landfill is consistently monitored for groundwater quality. Other issues deemed more than just "important" were high quality education, preservation of community character, and protection of other environmental resources. Some of the least important issues to Mount Pleasant residents involved the encouragement of commercial and industrial growth and the promotion of non-residential land uses. Most of the responses were either Natural Resources Protection 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 heb<ebiirour,dw•t•r r••eww• 4.70 M•Nt•Yw,!/imwova,l w.e.r yn.YeY -- _ _ ___ _ 4.G3 MWt•F,M!/Imwwini •k ywlxy - -- .y,56 Net•<tini •w/r•ww•rr wur<•a ti .. _~ - _ _.~ 4.'i5 hot•«x,i s<•nk vbw<aMM t•, _ _ ~ 4.51 ~ Prot•<ebi,wN<vbwsirom eM ilw Rrdi• 1s '~ 1 4.50 _ __ ... 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Figure 3.05 Importance rankings organized by category. "very important" or "not important", rather than "moderately important" or "minimally important". For instance, most residents thought that encouraging industrial growth was not at all important, and that natural resource protection was very important. However, issues related to housing or utilities garnered varying responses across the spectrum, possibly indicating a difference of perceived importance among some residents. Much of this involved housing and utilities. Encouraging a variety of housing choices and encouraging affordable housing solicited a variety of responses with respect to Transportation 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 0.•du<x,i<MII<ceni•stbn ~ 4.02 Imwwlni/wm•nheuxnr,i.wdw•w ~ ~ 3.81 Imwevinirwdhkr••<tbna ~~ 3.75 tuildxy new rwd• ro Imww• <M n,wrt•<mn,wt•m 3.28 con•tru<th,i rww•!d•w•Ika and Mk•1•w• ~~. 2.95 Parks, Recreation, and Tourism t nn 7 nn 3.0o a.nn s.no ProvldMi r•<r••tbnY OpponuMb•br <hid.•n ~ _ _ ~ 4.15 vrovdni r•<ro•tienJ •pprtu„xb•br •dJn 1.61 iridbir,•w Cwmy Wk•rW b<iltba 3.41 A<w•MNIxY to rMn, •tm•m• r,d Wm•M• 3.31 [on,vwKyhlbry/Edii,li tr•Y, ~ 3.27 D•wbPx,i ir••me•y< 3.21 nemwl„i tewl,m ~ 2 xo Utilities and Solid Waste 100 2.00 3.00 a.00 ~ 00 ImweMi•<xf<ni whxtww•r•M <•w•r . <.nx• .. ..._. _.. 3.a1,. Imr•.,xri x,•m.nwr wr.<r<w,i <ownlor, 338' ~ ,x.. . '. !vb„dlr,i lxr,x<w•urw,.1 ~ 3.13 ImwerY,i V••h mp•<[bn ••rvK•< ~ 3.13 twndl„i PuMlt ••w•r a... 3. t 7 Economic Development l o0 2 00 3 0o I oo s w -... _.. M,relni in heMryyx,i 1•b• !Rd AWUtbi mw W,Mrn•• 211 G,<ow•imi<emm•.<w yowth l„m x,dw<rl•q ~ 1.1i _ Cmwr•ilnt lndu,lrblirowth ® l 44 <,+~~~'\1 ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL OE, 2008 `-1 ~, importance. Reponses concerning utilities were also mixed: citizens showed an assortment of opinions about whether public water and sewer should be extended to Mount Pleasant. Figure 3.05 further lists all responses, arranged by the categories under which they were listed on the survey. Some of these categories, such as Natural Resource Protection, had high values for nearly all corresponding issues. Others, however, displayed varying degrees of importance. While the community generally deemed maintenance of property values, preservation of farmland, and development quality important, encouraging a range of housing options was not. Similarly, educational opportunities in general, especially for children, were highly rated, but educational opportunities for adults, including cultural centers and events, were not ranked as highly. In addition, residents generally felt recreational opportunities were important, but that the overall promotion of tourism in Mount Pleasant was not imperative. 3.3 -SPENDING $100 One section of the survey presented citizens with nine spending categories (and an opportunity to add a tenth) and asked them to spend one hundred dollars on those categories in any proportion. Figure 3.06 summarizes the average amount per one hundred dollars spent on the various categories. Education was allocated the most money, followed by Public Health and Natural Resource Protection. Less than forty dollars was spent on the remaining seven categories, with Economic Development and Housing, Growth, and Development garnering the least cash. Several posted their own write-in categories under "Other", but many of these were already encompassed in other categories. Spending $100 -Mean Values $0.00 510.00 EDUCATION (SCHOOLS LIBRARIES) PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY NATU RA L R E50 U RCES PROTECTlO N UTILITIES (PUBLIC WATER & SEWER) - $8.60 TRANSPORTATION PARKS, RECREATION, AND TOURSIM $7.43 SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING ~ $4.97 HOUSING,GROWTH, AND DEVELOPMENT $3.59 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ~ $3.49 OTHER ~ $2.10 $20.00 530.00 $29.97 Figure 3.06 Importance rankings organized by category. w ~~J`":~ ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 J _<, ; ;. The allocation of one hundred dollars to varying categories echoed the responses regarding importance of issues. Nearly two- thirds of monies were spent on education, public safety, and environmental protection. Fifteen citizens spent all one hundred dollars on education. Several comments in this section of the survey also stated that any money for education should specifically be used to update or renovate the elementary school. Often, residents who allocated money to natural resource protection were also supportive of it, with seven respondents noting that all one hundred dollars should be spent on environmental protection. The categories receiving the lowest portion of the one hundred dollars were economic development and housing as well as growth and development. In fact, more than eighty percent of respondents apportioned five dollars or less to these categories. The low priorities assigned to economic development and growth are iterated in other parts of the survey as well. Respondents who assigned money for solid waste and recycling noted that while current trash and bulk collection services were satisfactory, recycling services could be improved upon. 3.4 -OPEN-ENDED RESPONSES Part of the Mount Pleasant survey involved questions best answered through open-ended responses. These questions were aimed at learning more about what Mount Pleasant citizens like most about their community, their concerns, and issues they expect to affect Mount Pleasant in the Future. They were valuable because citizens were able to be more specific in their responses. 3.4.1 -COMMUNITY LIKES, CONCERNS, AND ANTICIPATED ISSUES Mount Pleasant citizens are very fond of the rural feel and quiet nature of their community, their neighbors, their proximity to conveniences offered by nearby communities, and the natural landscape. These characteristics encompassed nearly 75 percent of all responses. Figure 3.07 displays the number of times these and other qualities about the community were mentioned. This chart appears to illustrate the reasons citizens in Mount Pleasant choose to live in the community. Many citizens were concerned with issues related to growth in Mount Pleasant. This included what citizens considered being overdevelopment, uncontrolled growth and an increased number of new homes and subdivisions. It also included concerns about the quality of development from citizens who were supportive of community growth but were unhappy with the types of development and the methods by which developments are allowed "by right" under County regulations in certain zoning districts (see Figure 3.08). Education was another top concern, mostly by citizens who wanted to see improvements to Mount Pleasant Elementary School. Citizens were concerned with the effect that community growth would have on the school and feared it may create overcrowded conditions in the future. Similarly, many residents were also concerned with the impact of additional development on road conditions and traffic. They were worried that roads would become too congested and unsafe for additional traffic if substantial growth (either residential or commercial) occurred in Mount Pleasant. ~ p~~i~~ '\J ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN _ / „,E.- DRAFT: APRIL O8, 2008 What Do You Like MostAbout Your Community? Small, Rural Good Community Proximity Quiet Scenery Education Safety /Police Environment Traffic Fire/ Rescue Appearance Recreation Businesses Churches Miscellaneous Blue Ridge Park~,vay Explore Park Roads Roanoke City Water/Sewer (Public) Water/Sewer (Private) Privacy Roanoke County Taxes Youth Figure 3.07 Responses: What do you like mostaboutyourcommunity? Figure 3.09 shows a summary of citizen opinions about what issues are most significant in Mount Pleasant today as well as in the next five to ten years. The responses to these questions were consistent, with a few minor differences. Education is considered a more pertinent short-term concern for more citizens than any other issue. Again, responses typically addressed not the quality of education but the ability of the current elementary school to accommodate additional students. Most residents noting education as a major issue mentioned the need for an update or expansion to the current school building. Roads and growth also factored heavily into the relevant present-day issues in the community. When surveyed about issues occurring in the next 5 to 10 years, growth was mentioned more times than any other issue. Survey responses appear to indicate citizens fear that unmanaged or poor quality growth will threaten the positive characteristics of Mount Pleasant.. Roads and traffic were mentioned as a top future concern as well, with a particular emphasis on Jae Valley Road and traffic to and from Explore Park and the proposed Ballyhack golf course and subdivision. Who[ Concerns Do You Nave with Respect to Yow Communityl NumOOr M RRSpansef o io ao tc <u so wi ro Wawdr fdrxation Roads *rR»K salRh~aaircR .a.~ RaarwAR County -~, wary./sR».+(vawKi taWgfnaracta Emironmtnt flre~ReKUe RttrMtion UNGIkt~Stdmwotyr fypbre Porf t~ sawrrr><, Figure 3.08 What Concerns do you Have with Respect to Your Community? ,t.~, %`n ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN .\ s• DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 Numberof Responses 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 3.4.2 -POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS When asked "What types of new businesses would you like to see in your community?" sixty respondents answered "none" to this opened-ended question. Figure 3.10 shows that more than twenty people desired restaurants, grocery stores and small businesses. Many citizens noted that they travelled elsewhere for their commercial needs, or that they feared new business of any type may alter the character of Mount Pleasant by encouraging additional commercial development in the planning area. Many people also mentioned that they were satisfied with the existing businesses in the planning area, particularly those around the village of Mount Pleasant just north of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Mpstlmparta%bsues Fating Yar CommuNlylg'~ Numberof Pespmus o l0 _D 30 a0 ,0 GO r0 80 GrowF ~ •~ BePreuo~ r r -4r e Nous nS k.~...,...x~...z.~xaD 6afery/ Po « ~~ ~~ j ~I T ~,: aze~ Poarwke (puny ~ -~ -. ~ w~rcrlsewsr lP~6nr~1 l sin8darxmi '~ Enwrpnncnt '~~, ~~ .re/peuue I ~. uuiines /zmrmrme~ ~ _. 7 FxploreP rk l^. f '~ Bus ne65ses N1as[ Imparmm Issues Facing r Commrnry /n the NertS to Ia y Numberof P<spo~z 0 30 10 30 a0 50 60 ]0 80 fEumcion Raada lmffrc I Y/Nw® T Raamb COwey Waco-/Sewn IPa6kJ Ia~a,~6aeada tire/Rmare ~~~n c`Riure Pwk Libary Figure 3.09 What are the Most Important Issues Facing Your Community Today and in the Next S to 10 Years? Another open-ended question surveyed the need for additional or improved community facilities. As echoed in other parts of the survey, renovation and/or expansion of Mount Pleasant Elementary School was the most common comment for community facility improvement. Survey respondents also noted that recreational community facilities are needed in Mount Pleasant. Comments requested updates to local parks recreation services in the area. Some of the recreational activities mentioned included youth sports, programs for adults, programs in local parks, and promotion of outdoor recreation such as hiking and cycling on public lands. Whot Types of New Businesus Would Yau Like to See in Your Community? xumtrer of Responus 0 30 20 30 00 50 60 ....... .. .... None Res 60 ~~ 94 GrorerYStore . :-.. ~... ; .:.. ,--y-.. Z Small RusMesses - 23 Satis/led wlt6 Current Business/Pro/ 1 1] fast FOOd 11 Gas StotMn /COnvenkntt Store ~ 11 Na.dware/careen cmm. to Pharmary ' . '• ,...- 30 Whot Community Facilities/Services Need to he Added of Improved in your Community? Numbero(Iiesponses o to Io 3o ao Fd t ... 1_ __. al -.. - _, Reneanon ~~y~. ~ 40 '... (brarY Fire/R c l 9 ^~!~~4ee!PRbn 1J CommunRYC fn ~16 YauM 14 ~ salery/voe~e ~ la Q T None ~ ~ l4 tl 13 Roa z ry' Water/ -. 12 lNes R li ;0 ' ecyc ng Rnbr C s . ~ [h Id 4 Figure 3.10 Responses for desired new businesses and community facilities/services Citizens also felt that library services needed to be added or improved upon. Most citizens who mentioned the library wanted a new and/or renovated library, and suggested either an expansion and renovation of the existing library in Mount Pleasant Elementary or construction of a new, stand-alone library off-site from the elementary school. -pa:;, ;. `~ ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL OH, 2OOH ~~~~/ 3.4.3 -POTENTIAL GROWTH AREAS Citizens were also asked in the open-ended response format, where they would like to see future growth occur, if any. The questions asked specifically about residential growth, commercial growth, and public utility improvement or installation (public water and sewer). A summary of all responses is included in Figure 3.11. The most common response to the question about where to target development was "nowhere." Of those who named a location, Pitzer Road was the most common response, likely in part because of the golf community proposed for the property on the road zoned Planned Residential District and already containing residential elements. Other responses included respondents saying "all areas" were appropriate, and some named the Jae Valley Road Corridor. When asked about the areas most appropriate for commercial development, the majority of survey respondents again answered that no areas should be targeted. Of those who did provide a location, most believed that Route 116/Jae Valley Road was the most appropriate location as this is where businesses currently are located. When asked about the extension of public utilities, only around five percent of citizen responded that no areas should have public utilities in Mount Pleasant. In fact, the most common responses were those stating that any or all areas would be suitable for public water and sewer. More specifically though, citizens believed that areas currently served by public utilities, larger developments, and Pitzer Road were most appropriate 3.5 -TOPIC DATA SUMMARIES In summary, the following trends were represented by the survey. Planning staff used these major themes to create goals, objectives and implementation strategies to guide in the realization of the Mount Pleasant Community Plan. RESOURCE PRESERVATION • Natural and cultural resources are valuable commodities to the citizens of Mount Pleasant • Water cleanliness is of particular importance PUBLIC SERVICE AND FACILITIES • Educational quality at the local elementary school is a primary concern of Mount Pleasant citizens • Public facility improvement is desirable LAND USE • Residents would like to retain Mount Pleasant's current rural characteristics • Citizens believe that if development occurs, it should be focused in certain areas in order to preserve the planning area's overall rural setting ~~ ~``\ ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 ,~yJl WlrotAreasof Mount Pleasant Should be targeted fw Residential Development? Numberaf Responus 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 I None 69 I Ph:er Road All /An y Route 116 Rubough Road ii Upcoming Deaebpment ~ Misrellanrous Sekaed Areas Yellow Mountain Food Residential Bandy Road Existing Areas I Randall Rood S Sterling Road ~ Don't Knaw MBrellanrouz Lomtbns Reuse /Improve Existing Housing Ma yfkW Drive North oJBlue Fidge Parkway I, Roanoke City 'i Brookridge Raad Route 720 Bad Creek I, Explore Pod Most i What Areas of Mount Pleasant Should be TargetedJor Commercial Development? Numherof Responses 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 L10 07 Rout Rutrough Misrelb Selected Pitzn a o Exrsting Raanok Commeruol Don't Mount Pleasant Bou All Yelow Mountain What Areas of Mount Pleasant Should be Served by Public Utilities (Water and Sewerl? Number of Responses 0 10 20 30 40 50 All/AnY 43 None _ 9 Exsting Areas 1 LargeDevelopments 14 Pitzer Foad 12 Bandy Road 11 Route 116 11 Don't Know 10 Mount Plrosant Boulevard 10 Moyheld Drive ~ 6 I Mis[elbnrous 5 Fesidentbl 5 Miscelbnrous Lomtions 4 Nroessity 4 NorthoJBlue Fidge Parkway q ~I Yelow Mountain Rood 4 ' Fuvough Road 3 Sterling Road 3 ', Adjarent to Lines 2 i Balk Ueek 2 Churches 2 Commercial Areas 2 Expore Park 2 Fire and Resae 2 i Per Request _ 2 Roanoke City 2 ~ '~ ' Schools 2 ', '. Randall Road 2 I Most _ 1 '. _.. Figure 3.11 Responses for new areas for development. None e 136 8 i Rood 6 exus ~ 5 reas 5 Road 5 reas 4 City 3 reas 2 now 2 Few 2 vard 2 /AnY 1 Road 1 n A A e A K k 2t Il 1 15 12 9 7 I 7 7 5 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 ~ 2 2 2 1 1 1 ~ / e.,~,^~ ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 1' l /ns, /,/ CHAPTER 4. DEVELOPMENT PLAN 4.1 INTRODUCTION One of the major components of the document is proposed amendments to the comprehensive plan future land use maps for Mount Pleasant. Three alternative future land use map scenarios were presented to the community at meetings last summer. The three alternative scenarios were essentially a "no change" alternative, a moderate growth alternative with two new designations, and a third, more aggressive growth alternative. Following the community meetings and Planning Commission work sessions, county staff drafted a fourth alternative scenario. It is a blending of Scenarios 2 and 3. All of the maps can be found at the end of this chapter. Of particular interest in the future land use maps, Scenarios 2, 3 and 4 show two new proposed categories for the comprehensive plan entitled "Suburban Village" and "Economic Opportunity". The new Suburban Village designation would apply to central Mount Pleasant areas that are on the fringe of urban growth and services, and are transitioning from rural land use to urban, mixed-use development. Also, the new designation of Economic Opportunity would apply to the lands owned by the Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority (Explore Park), and possibly some of the surrounding lands. The Economic Opportunity areas would guide a mix of commercial, tourist- related and limited industrial uses related specifically to the planned destination resort facilities. The new designation would also discourage uses that may conflict with or detract from the activities proposed. The following text describes the two new categories of Suburban Village and Economic Opportunity. Included with the Suburban Village description are Design Guidelines for the Suburban Village Areas. These design guidelines provide additional guidance for rezoning and special use permit petitions, as well as suggestions for by-right development. Design guidelines were not written for the Economic Opportunity category, as the development designs for these areas would be tied to the Explore Park development concepts and themes. Maps of the alternative Future Land Use Scenarios follow the descriptive text, along with a map of Possible Road Connections within Mount Pleasant. The possible road connections map is intended to be conceptual only, and not a construction document. 4.2 SUBURBAN VILLAGE DESIGNATION A future land use area that represents the focus of surrounding, generally lower intensity commercial, institutional and residential growth for a broad mixture of surrounding development. New neighborhood development occurs in close proximity to institutional, office and retail uses. Cluster developments and greenways are encouraged in conjunction with formerly rural land uses focusing on environmental and building and site design innovation. LAND USE TYPES AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION AND SERVICES Services supporting the remaining agricultural community such as farm management, horticultural and veterinary services. PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION~ECOTOURISM Public and private recreation from small-scale community based facilities to regional attractions with greenway linkages as appropriate. Also encouraged are ecotourism businesses that supply a niche market, usually outdoor oriented. po4 N~,YF <./ ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: FEBRUARY 19, 2008 s,a RESIDENTIAL Suburban densities (up to six units per acre) of single and two-family housing, attached, detached, zero-lot line, cluster, low density multi-family, townhouses and garden apartments. COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CENTERS Public and private facilities serving surrounding residents including schools, religious assembly centers, community clubs and meetings areas with linkages to residential areas by greenways, bike and pedestrian paths wherever possible. COMMERCIAL Convenience retail establishments supplying limited goods and services to village residents. Planned small-scale or cluster retail such as local target area shopping centers with specialty businesses and personal services. Also found are small highway retail establishments providing goods and services to passing motorists. Such facilities should be designed to complement the suburban surroundings. LAND USE DETERMINANTS EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN Locations where low- to middle-density residential, institutional and commercial uses are established, connected to existing, sometimes transitional rural residential, agricultural and open space uses. RURAL~SUBURBAN SECTOR Locations on the fringe of the urban service area. ACCESS Locations served by an arterial highway and a well-define secondary street. ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY Locations where physical land characteristics, especially topography, have and continue to provide the opportunity for suburban development. UTILITY AVAILABILITY Locations where public water and sewer are in close proximity to the urban service area and expansion of these services is likely. 4.3 PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR SUBURBAN VILLAGE AREAS BACKGROUND As a newly proposed future land use area, the purpose of "Suburban Village" as a designation is to provide a home, both in the descriptive sense and geographically, for portions of the county on the fringe of urban service areas likely to experience a high degree of development pressure. Those existing rural village centers in close proximity to urbanizing or suburbanizing communities are considered most likely for redesignation to Suburban Village. Currently, the Mount Pleasant rural Village Center represents such an area, stretching from the south city limits of Roanoke to the Blue Ridge Parkway along Virginia 116 (Jae Valley Road). As a focus of surrounding commercial, institutional and residential growth, design guidelines are suggested to promote and protect the character and value of each Suburban Village area. CHARACTER Suburban Village land uses exemplify a range of activities including agricultural production and service facilities, limited small-scale commercial establishments, community centers and institutions, ecotourism, parks and outdoor recreation and suburban residential. GOAL Provide for the transition of particular rural village center(s) to suburban village center where existing infrastructure can support and •I~~'\\J ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 ~i~a % 1 growth patterns indicate a shift to higher intensity land uses. adjacent, more rural areas by preventing sprawl and unwarranted utility expansions. SUBURBAN VILLAGE OBJECTIVES LAND USE • Encourage mixed uses such as residences, shops, employment places, civic, religious and cultural institutions. • Provide protection for those remaining historic and cultural sites and facilities; consider tourism promotion where appropriate. • Plan for transitional designs from rural to suburban insuring safety and aesthetics among individual sites, adjoining streets, pedestrian and bike trails and surrounding areas. • Discourage strip development and insure operational stormwater management systems. TRANSPORTATION Advocate pedestrian and cyclist travel modes throughout suburban centers. Provide context sensitive design and/or traffic calming to improve traffic control and safety on collectors, arterials and corridor highways. Limit access points and improve vehicular circulation throughout suburban centers. SUBURBAN VILLAGE SUGGESTED GUIDELINES EXISTING CONDITIONS Preserve significant onsite natural features (water bodies, floodplains, steep slopes) through proper site design. Maintain existing vegetation providing natural buffers, particularly where proposed development adjoins village center fringe(s). DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK: RESIDENTIAL USES • Farm and rural feature retention: preserve stone rows and tree lines; preserve existing agricultural structures (barns, silos, etc.) where feasible; incorporate existing farm roads into subdivision design. • Minimize visual impact: structures should not be placed in open fields; locate buildings adjacent to tree lines and wooded field edges - do not front directly on offsite streets; clustering is encouraged to preserve open space where active agriculture remains. • Minimize site disturbance: roads should follow existing contours; keep disturbance for roads, sediment basins or other construction to a minimum; limit intrusions onto individual lots. COMMUNITY DESIGN & IDENTITY . Woodland and open space retention: • Maintain and improve existing buildings preserve stone rows and tree lines; retain and expand the commercial mini-grant select trees between any principal program where appropriate. structure and road or driveway; the creation of extensive lawn areas is Strictly apply landscaping, signage, discouraged. exterior lighting and particularly parking . Minimize visual impact: keep tree regulations. removal from ridges to a minimum; building construction and placement • Continue the visual continuity along should comply with steep slope rural/suburban corridors by providing a regulations; water towers should not uniform right-of-way where possible and be placed on top of ridgelines and consistent highway edge treatment. tower height should be limited to an elevation below the crown of mature • Limit impacts on existing lower intensity on-site trees. uses; recognize the responsibility to -0I+G*"` ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 ~'d :R- Minimize site disturbance: roads should follow existing contours; keep disturbance for roads, sediment basins or other construction to a minimum; limit intrusions onto individual lots; establish maximum building envelope size and locate in the most suitable development areas beyond which no construction should be allowed; preserve native trees where possible. Site Layout/Access/Circulation: The relationship of buildings and other site structures to the road network should be as follows: • Guide site design through a functional system of narrow streets, service lanes and sidewalks. • Construction of alleys with provisions for parking is encouraged; on-street parking is discouraged. • A network of through-streets with a rectilinear street grid is encouraged; cul-de-sacs and curvy streets are discouraged. Connections to adjoining pedestrian and vehicular circulation patterns should be provided. Pedestrian ways and greenways are encouraged and should be provided and coordinated with walkways from adjacent properties. • Shared driveways are recommended wherever practical; context sensitive design and traffic calming are encouraged where appropriate. DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK: COMMERCIAL USES AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CENTERS • Existing buildings and developed site features: Preserve architectural and site features of small-scale and clustered retail and service establishments, schools, religious assembly and civic uses that enhance the surrounding neighborhood and blend with existing topography; street access, parking and signage wherever possible. Development Location: Mixed use and infill projects facing commercial streets should promote the following: • Pedestrian-friendly streetscapes and connectivity to neighboring uses; • Reduced curb-cuts through shared access drives; • Development in harmony with public utilities, facilities and transit; • Creation of pocket parks or small plazas providing gathering places along the commercial corridor. Site Layout: Access /Parking /Buildings • Businesses should provide shared access wherever possible. Combined access may be in the form of temporary easements until additional development occurs establishing a unified parking and circulation plan. Construct parking areas to the sides and rear of buildings wherever possible. Design parking areas to allow future interconnections with adjacent parcels. On large sites, disperse parking into smaller areas lessening visual and environmental impacts and utilize alternative surface materials. • Maintain and/or create building architecture compatible with neighboring structures. Determine appropriate setbacks in accord with the ultimate street right-of-way. Architectural Treatment: Scale /Entrances / Roofs /Materials • Building mass should approach a residential scale and avoid excessive height. Apply building facades and landscaping to lessen the impact of large structures. Insure uniform building height, width, first floor elevation, style and porch detailing where applicable. Provide entrances that are clearly visible and recognizable from parking lots and walkways serving a building. The principal front facade should face an arterial or collector road -the main pedestrian ~~~~~'":y ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 ,~~:Q, entrance may be in the side or rear of the structure. Utilize dormers, gables and other variations in roof design and height compatible with basic facade elements adding interest to the building. Avoid flat roofs. Gable, hip and multiple-plane roofs are preferred. Select materials in harmony with surrounding structures and for suitability to the building type and style in which they are used. Landscaping, Lighting and Amenities: Frame and soften building appearance, screen undesirable views, buffer incompatible uses and provide protection from the elements. • Incorporate plantings using ground covers, shrubs and vines and trees. Utilize the following landscape design concepts in all project design: • Provide specimen trees in groups and rows at site entries and pedestrian gathering places; • Use flowering vines on walls and arbors where appropriate; • Use plantings to create shadow and patterns against walls; • Provide berms or walls to screen parking, refuse, storage and equipment. • Select trees along street frontages to match or complement existing trees in the right-of-way. Provide planting strips along parking lot circulation aisles and along building side/rear elevations. Planters and pots placed in building recesses and adjacent to blank walls may add visual interest, color and texture. Select native plant materials for weather and drought tolerance. • Light fixtures should be architecturally compatible with the development theme and illuminate entries, driveways, walkways, activity areas and building features and landscaping. Light sources should be indirect and shielded to avoid glare or intrusion on adjacent properties. Pathway or bollard designs are encouraged. Storage areas, trash enclosures, fuel tanks, generators, fire check safety valves and other mechanical devices should be located in the least visible areas of the site and screened from view. Screening should not result in hiding places or entrapment areas. • Outdoor furniture, directional signs, trellises, raised planters, art works, benches, receptacles or fencing should be selected as integral elements of the building and landscape design. Signage • Adjacent businesses are encouraged to share Signage. Signs should complement building architecture and should not occupy more than five percent of the facade area. Limited maximum area for directional Signage is also encouraged. • New and replacement freestanding signs should be monument-type and should not exceed five feet in height or seven feet in width. • Signs should be complemented by landscaped plots at least one and one- halftimes the sign area size. 4.4 ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY DESIGNATION A future land use area that would guide a mix of commercial, tourist-related and limited industrial uses related specifically to destination resort facilities. Economic Opportunity areas are applied to lands owned or leased by the Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority or Virginia Living Histories, Inc., and adjacent lands that could potentially be expansion areas for the facilities. The designation discourages uses `;: ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 ~s:~>_~ that may conflict with or detract from the resort activities. LAND USE TYPES FAMILY DESTINATION RESORT Various agricultural, civic, office, commercial, and limited industrial uses as defined in the Explore Park zoning district, and associated with the operation of resort facilities. A high degree of architectural design and creative site design is encouraged. EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING For lands designated Economic Opportunity that are outside the resort property, uses permitted in the existing zoning districts are encouraged until such time that rezoning to Explore Park zoning district is sought. Rezoning to other zoning districts should be carefully examined for compatibility with the resort activities. LAND USE DETERMINANTS EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN Locations where Explore Park development has occurred or is planned. EXISTING ZONING Locations where Explore Park zoning exists. EXPANSION AREAS Locations where the Explore Park zoning could potentially expand. ACCESS Locations served by the Blue Ridge Parkway/Roanoke River Parkway for visitor access, and Rutrough Road and surrounding connecting public streets for public safety and delivery service access. TOPOGRAPHY Locations that can be developed in an environmentally sensitive manner and that are outside of the designated floodplain. URBAN SERVICES Locations where public water and sanitary sewer exist or are planned. 4.$ FUTURE LAND USE SCENARIO 1 Scenario 1 is essentially a "no change" alternative. Some minor adjustments were made to the 2005 future land use maps, based on existing zoning and land uses. In the northern edge of the Mount Pleasant planning area, adjustments were made to reflect a boundary adjustment with the City of Roanoke, and some industrial zoning districts. Also on Scenario 1, the neighborhoods along Goodman Avenue that have public water and/or sewer have been changed to Neighborhood Conservation. The Village Center designation remains for the central area of Mount Pleasant. 4.6 FUTURE LAND USE SCENARIO 2 Scenario 2 incorporates the new land use designations of Economic Opportunity and Suburban Village. The lands owned by the Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority (VRFA) are shaded light blue to signify the new designation specifically related to the development and activities of a destination resort. In consideration of the proposed water and sewer services to be provided to Explore Park, the properties along Rutrough Road are changed to Development. There will likely be interest in either connecting the existing homes to the new water and sewer services, or interest in new residential development on some of the larger parcels. The edge of the Development designation serves as an indication of the first phases of anticipated growth, with the adjacent properties remaining as either Rural Village ~ ~I~G\, ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL OH, 2UU8 Ja=s or Rural Preserve. The Delaney Court neighborhoods were changed to Neighborhood Conservation, given the existing development pattern, and the plans to connect their existing neighborhood water system to the new water lines along Rutrough Road. The Village Center area of central Mount Pleasant is changed to the new Suburban Village designation, including some properties along Pitzer Road that are now designated Neighborhood Conservation. Of interest in the southern portions of the planning area, all lands to the south of Back Creek are designated Conservation. The intent of this change is to communicate the importance of preserving the flood plain area and riparian areas along Back Creek, as well as the steep mountain topography to the south of Back Creek toward the Franklin County boundary. 4.7 FUTURE LAND USE SCENARIO 3 Scenario 3 represents the most aggressive build-out alternative. Scenario 3 extends the Economic Opportunity areas to properties in between those owned by VRFA, as well as possible expansion or buffer areas for Explore Park. The Development designation is expanded to the entire area between the Roanoke River and the Mount Pleasant Suburban Village. The Development designation is also applied to areas around Delaney Court, the Ballyhack Golf Course development, Loblolly Mills development, and other properties southwest through Rockingham Court to Yellow Mountain Road. The Suburban Village designation is extended east across Pitzer Road, and south of the Blue Ridge Parkway, to properties fronting on Jae Valley Road. The remaining Rural Village, Rural Preserve and Conservation designations remain unchanged from Scenario 2. 4.8 FUTURE LAND USE SCENARIO 4 Scenario 4 represents an alternative that is more intense than Scenario 2 and less intense than Scenario 3. The division line between Development and Rural Village is moved back from the Roanoke River, and follows a break in topography along Highland Road where sewer services could potentially drain back to the north into existing services in Roanoke City. The Rural Village designation was also adjusted to meet the Suburban Village area along Jae Valley Road. Rural Village areas were also added back to the land to the south of Rockingham Court. Loblolly Mills, Ballyhack Golf Course, and the areas around Delaney Court remained designated Development. The Rural Preserve designation was expanded along the southern portions of Pitzer Road, based on the existing land use patterns and a new rural subdivision on the Roanoke County and Franklin County boundary. ~•~'`.\ ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 ;ee ~ r 1 ~J ~` ~. -- . ~ t .. ~°~- ~ ~_ ~ ~ ~ ~ ,..- .~y -~ J ~\ ~~1 ~I 1 `~ Franklin County it J. Bedford Cou~n\ty County of Roanoke r ,,~~,d-e River ~~~~`Mount Pleasant Planning Area ~~~~r Land Use Categories (Scenario 2) -Conservation Rural Preserve Rural Village Village Center Development Neighborhood Conservation Transition Core - Principal Industrial Suburban Village (new category) Economic Opportunity (new category) Inset Map ^ity of ~ i ~ . 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GOALS OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES 5.1-PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN NATURAL RESOURCES 5.1.A -ENHANCE AND PROTECT GROUNDWATER QUALITY 5.1.A.1 -Coordinate with the Virginia Department of Health to monitor well and septic system failures to identify needs for public water and sewer services 5.1.A.2 -Educate citizens about environmental issues 5.1.A.3 - Encourage citizen involvement with the District Soil and Water Conservation Board 5.1.A.4 -Require extension of water and sewer for rezoning and special use permit petitions within the Neighborhood Conservation, Development, Suburban Village and Economic Opportunity Future Land Use Designations, and in conformance with Map 5.01, Public Utilities Phasing Plan. 5.1.B -PRESERVE OPEN SPACE AND RURAL VIEWSHEDS 5.1.B.1 -Cooperate with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation and the Western Virginia Land Trust on conservation easement acquisition and education 5.1.B.2 -Work with the Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism and the Roanoke Valley Greenways Commission to implement greenway plan 5.1.B.3 -Encourage cluster development and planned residential districts where appropriate 5.1.B.4 -Require consultation with the National Park Service for rezoning and special use permit applications for properties within parkway viewsheds or within one half mile of the Blue Ridge Parkway or in the Suburban Village and Economic Development Future Land Use Designations 5.1.B.5 -Notify National Park Service of by-right development of properties within parkway viewsheds or within one half mile of the Blue Ridge Parkway 5.1.B.6 - Create a Blue Ridge Parkway overlay zoning district 5.1.C -PROTECT ENVIRONMENTALLY-SENSITIVE AREAS 5.1.C.1 -Evaluate rezoning and special use permit petitions for compliance with stormwater management ordinance, erosion and sediment control ordinance and floodplain ordinance. 5.1.C.2 -Discourage development on steep slopes and monitor implementation of the erosion and sediment control ordinance 5.1.C.3 -Evaluate the potential of a riparian buffer zoning regulation 5.1.C.4 -Evaluate the potential of requiring environmental impact statements for development on sensitive land 5.1.C.5 -Evaluate alternative minimum lot size for properties in the Conservation Future Land Use designations 5.1.C.6 -Discourage water and sewer extensions to properties in the Rural Village, Rural Preserve and Conservation Future Land Use designations ao,ti~, <~ ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: .eye 5.1.C.7 - Conduct periodic reviews of environmental ordinances to monitor compliance and implementation strategies 5.1.C.8 -Minimize tree removal from ridges and hillsides 5.1.C.9 -Coordinate with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality as soon as possible regarding rezoning and special use permit petitions and continue to monitor coordination of the development review process 5.2 -UNDERSTAND THE REGIONAL IMPACTS OF GROWTH 5.2.A - ENCOURAGE COORDINATION AMONG ROANOKE VALLEY AUTHORITIES AND SURROUNDING GOVERNMENTS 5.2.A.1 -Notify and seek input from Roanoke City, Bedford County, Franklin County and the Town of Vinton about development proximate to jurisdictional boundaries 5.2.A.2 -Encourage Roanoke City, Bedford County, Franklin County and the Town of Vinton to notify Roanoke County and seek input on projects affecting the Mount Pleasant Planning Area 5.2.A.3 -Share copies of the Mount Pleasant Community Plan with neighboring localities and place in local libraries 5.2.A.4 -Encourage connections to regional bikeways and greenways 5.2.B -COORDINATE WITH REGIONAL, STATE AND FEDERAL AUTHORITIES 5.2.B.1 -Work with the Western Virginia Water Authority, the Roanoke Valley- Alleghany Regional Commission, the Virginia Department of Transportation, the National Park Service, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation 5.2.B.2 -Share copies of the Mount Pleasant Community Plan with regional authorities 5.2.B.3 -Refer to the regional greenway master plan for potential connections near new or proposed development 5.3 -EXPAND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES 5.3.A -PRESERVE PARKLAND 5.3.A.1 -Adopt the Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Master Plan as part of the Comprehensive Plan and review during land use cases 5.3.A.2 -Encourage and support conservation easements for recreational areas 5.3.A.3 -Support the continuation of Mayflower Hills Park and possible relocation if conflicting with Explore Park 5.3.A.4 -Adopt the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 2005 Bikeway Plan as part of the Comprehensive Plan and review during land use cases 5.3.A.5 -Connect parkland to greenways where feasible 5.3.B -PROTECT AND ENHANCE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES 5.3.B.1 -Work with Explore Park and Virginia Living Histories to maximize recreational opportunities for public use 5.3.B.2 -Encourage tourism promotion where appropriate 5.3.B.3 -Work with private outdoor recreational businesses and companies to expand recreational opportunities in Mount Pleasant where appropriate 5.3.B.4 -Explore potential of sports facilities in the Mount Pleasant community +"s~ ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 ,~.~/ 5.3.B.5 -Investigate opportunities for community recreation programs and explore the possibility of a new community center $.4 -MAINTAIN HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION 5.4.A -IMPROVE CURRENT MOUNT PLEASANT EDUCAT[ONAL FACILITIES 5.4.A.1 -Review building access with school officials 5.4.A.2 -Provide additional library space and services to free up space in existing building 5.4.A.3 -Investigate potential to run water and sewer to school 5.4.B -MONITOR COMMUNITY GROWTH AND UNDERSTAND IMPACTS OF DEVELOPMENT 5.4.B.1 - Continue to map residential building permit applications 5.4.B.2 -Continue to notify school administration regarding major residential development 5.4.B.3 -Consult with school administration on rezoning and special use permit petitions 5.4.B.4 -Monitor Mount Pleasant demographics and Census data to work with school administration on student population projections 5.5 -MAINTAIN EXISTING ROADS AND INCREASE CONNECTIVITY WITHIN MOUNT PLEASANT AS WELL AS TO THE ROANOKE VALLEY S.$.A -ENHANCE ROAD CONDITIONS 5.5.A.1 - Continue to enforce speed limits 5.5.A.2 -Evaluate needs for speed reduction and provide context-sensitive design and traffic calming measures 5.5.A.3 - Limit access points and improve vehicular circulation throughout suburban village centers 5.5.A.4 - Continue to improve roadway drainage problems 5.5.B -PLAN FOR TRAFFIC INCREASES 5.5.B.1 -Monitor traffic volumes when necessary 5.5.B.2 -Review Roanoke County's Six Year Transportation Plan 5.5.B.3 -Continue to coordinate development review and rezoning and special use permit petitions with the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Transportation Division of the Roanoke County Community Development Department 5.5.B.4 -Coordinate with Franklin County, Roanoke City, the Town of Vinton, Explore Park and Bedford County (specifically the Smith Mountain Lake area) regarding planned traffic increases with may impact Mount Pleasant or vice versa 5.5.B.5 -Review the Smith Mountain Lake Traffic Study 5.5.C -IMPROVE CONNECTIVITY 5.5.C.1 - Implement the connections suggested in Map 4.05, Possible Connections, where feasible and during the development of adjacent land 5.5.C.2 -Explore connections to the Town of Vinton and the Blue Ridge Parkway 5.5.C.3 -Advocate pedestrian connections to greenways and improve circulation within suburban villages, where feasible \l ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL OH, 2008 ,,.~.~ 5.5.C.4 - Work with the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission to implement connections to bikeways and greenways 5.5.C.5 -Ensure pedestrian safety and explore needs for pedestrian crossings in suburban centers 5.5.C.6 -Encourage connectivity between new and existing subdivisions 5.5.C.7 -Implement Design Guidelines for Suburban Village Area (see Chapter 4, Section 3) 5.6 -UNDERSTAND THE DEVELOPMENT IMPACTS ON PUBLIC FACILITIES; CONTINUE TO PROVIDE PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES 5.6.A -ENSURE ADEQUATE RESOURCES FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY 5.6.A.1 - Provide water supply for fire protection in areas designated as Development, Neighborhood Conservation, Suburban Village and Economic Opportunity on the Future Land Use Map, and in conformance with Map 5.01, Public Utilities Phasing Plan 5.6.A.2 -Monitor call volume and response times for emergency services 5.6.A.3 -Continue to review fire protection in development review and rezoning and special use permit petitions with Roanoke County Fire and Rescue 5.6.A.4 - Consider Fire and Rescue needs when prioritizing or designing connections to existing roads 5.6.A.5 -Understand the needs for rural fire protections 5.6.B -PLAN FOR ADEQUATE GROWTH BY UNDERSTANDING PRESSURE ON EXISTING PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER AND NEEDS FOR NEW CONNECTIONS 5.6.B.1 -Anticipate and encourage water and sewer extensions in areas designated as Development, Suburban Village and Economic Opportunity in the Future Land Use Map, and in conformance with Map 5.01, Public Utilities Phasing Plan 5.6.B.2 -Identify the Urban Development Area as required by state legislation as the Suburban Village, Development and Economic Opportunity Future Land Use designations; discourage water and sewer extensions beyond these boundaries in rural areas 5.6.C -IMPROVE EXISTING FACILITIES WHERE NECESSARY 5.6.C.1 -Investigate the potential for additional recycling drop boxes and notify citizens of locations of new boxes when placed 5.6.C.2 -Educate citizens about the benefits of recycling and about recycling opportunities 5.6.C.3 -Initiate the process to create the capital facilities plan to be adopted into the Comprehensive Plan 5.6.C.4 -Monitor the Capital Improvements Program for conformance with the Comprehensive Plan S.7 -PROTECT COMMUNITY CHARACTER 5.7.A -PRESERVE EXISTING HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES 5.7.A.1 -Encourage and work with property owners of historic sites to investigate state and federal historic status 5.7.A.2 -Review historic surveys for rezoning and special use permit petitions ~~L''.`J>1 ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 „n 5.7.A.3 -Review building elevations and materials for rezoning and special use permit petitions for compatibility with historic sites 5.7.A.4 - Consider a local historic designation program 5.7.A.5 -Input historic structure and cemetery data into the Roanoke County online GIS system 5.7.A.6 -Work with the Virginia Division of Historic Resources to update the existing historic structure and cemetery inventories $.7.B -ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 5.7.B.1 -Consider locations for a new Mount Pleasant library and/or community center 5.7.B.2 -Encourage citizens to remain involved in the Mount Pleasant planning process and comprehensive plan updates 5.7.B.3 -Continue the community meeting process for rezoning and special use permit petitions 5.7.B.4 - Consider holding community meetings for large-scale by-right development projects in Mount Pleasant 5.7.B.5 -Maintain contact with civic organizations, churches and other groups 5.7.B.6 -Evaluate methods of communicating with the public 5.8 - CONTINUE COMPATIBLE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENCOURAGE CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT WHERE APPROPRIATE $.8.A - IN ESTABLISHED RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS, ENCOURAGE INFILL DEVELOPMENT AND RENOVATIONS TO BE COMPATIBLE WITH EXISTING HOUSES 5.8.A.1 -Encourage architecture and design that blends or compliments existing housing stock; discourage design that interrupts neighborhood fabric 5.8.A.2 -Understand the impacts of potential rezoning and special use permit petitions could have on nearby neighborhoods 5.8.A.3 - Monitor screening and buffering on adjacent commercially zoned properties 5.8.A.4 -Implement the Design Guidelines for Suburban Village Area (See Chapter 4, Section 6) $.B.B -PROTECT EXISTING~ESTABLISHED~STRONG RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS 5.8.B.1 -Continue aggressive code enforcement program 5.8.B.2 -Continue to evaluate current Future Land Use designations as significant changes occur $.8.C -ENCOURAGE CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS WHICH TRANSITION FROM RURAL TO SUBURBAN 5.8.C.1 - Consider requiring new water and sewer connections in by-right developments and rezoning and special use permit petitions, and in conformance with Map 5.01, Public Utilities Phasing Plan 5.8.C.2 -Encourage planned residential and cluster districts where possible; discourage cul-de-sacs and promote connectivity ~~ /Y \~~ ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APRIL 08, 2008 „,.a , 5.9 -ENCOURAGE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS IDENTIFIED AS APPROPRIATE BY THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP $.9.A -ANTICIPATE AND PLAN FOR GROWTH AT EXPLORE PARK 5.9.A.1 -Implement and periodically evaluate the Economic Opportunity Future Land Use designation 5.9.A.2 -Maintain strong relationship with Virginia Living Histories and ensure coordinated and efficient review of development proposals 5.9.A.3 -Extend water and sewer along Rutrough Road, per the first phase of Map 5.01, Public Utilities Phasing Plan 5.9.A.4 -Connect waterline to Delaney Court water system, per the first phase of Map 5.01, Public Utilities Phasing Plan $.9.B -PROMOTE CONTEXT-SENSITIVE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN APPROPRIATE AREAS 5.9.8.1 -Implement and periodically evaluate the Suburban Village Future Land Use designation and the Suburban Village Design Guidelines 5.9.8.2 -Review the Neighborhood Commercial District to eliminate challenges to developing true mixed-use properties; evaluate other sections of the Zoning Ordinance 5.9.8.3 -Promote smaller commercial business types along commercial nodes 5.9.8.4 -Discourage strip development 5.9.8.5 -Rezoning and Special Use Permit petitions for industrial uses in Mount Pleasant should be strongly discouraged unless the benefit to the community is substantial and has community support 5.9.8.6 -Continue to enforce landscaping, screening, buffering, signage, exterior lighting and parking regulations 5.9.8.7 -Implement the Suburban Village Design Guidelines and applicable County- widedesign guidelines ••~ ~'\~ ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DRAFT: APR[L 08, 2008 ~~4_~ i i~ i~ . ~ .\\' I County of Roanoke I l~ ~ ~i r, i ~,,` ei~~~~ Mount Pleasant Planning Area * Fire Hydrants ~ Existing Water Lines Existing Sewer Lines ••••• Proposed Water Line to Explore Park ffi~ ~ e ~~ Proposed Sewer Line to Explore Park Utilities Phasing Plan 2008-2013 2013 - 2018 2018+ Inset Map}' ~% ~~ co~~ty of _~ Miles `~ 0 1,5 3 6 9 Map 5.01 Public Utilities Phasing Plan 0. Miles 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0 5 APPENDIX CITIZEN SURVEY Introduction We appreciate the tune you have taken to participate in the development of a Cotnnrmtily Plan for• the Mount Pleasant area (an area approximately 1 D, 000 acres irr size and bounded by Nte Town of hinton and the City of Romtoke to the north, Fi•anklirt County to the south, the Roanoke River wrd Explore Park to the east, artd Yellow A~ountaira Road to the vest). This Plan, once adopted, tivill become part of the County's overall Comprehensive Plan. The Conrprelrensive Platt is a general, long-rar7ge, policy and implementation guide for decisions concerning the overall gro3vth and development of the Cotmty. This Cornrmatity Plan will play a major tale in Irow the A~otart Pleasant area r~~ill look irr the next 10 to 20 years. Your input rill help guide the future developtnerrt of your community Thank yott ,for your assistance in this process! Please return your survey to the Roanoke County Department of Convnturity Development by FeGnrarp 28, 2007. betting to Know You Gender: Male Age: Under 18 How long have ,you lived in Mount Female 18-24 Pleasant? 25-34 less than 5 years Home Ownership: 35-49 5 to 10 years Own 50-64 11 to 20 years Rent 65 or older more than 20 years Community likes, Concerns a Issues What do you like the most about your community? What concerns do you have with respect to your community? Please identify the three {.3} most important issues facing your community today. 1} 2) 3) Please identify the three (3) most important issues facing your community in the next 5 to 10 years. ]} 2) Now Important Is Thisisstie~ Please rate how important the following issues are to you for your community on a scale of 1 to 5.. I being not important and 5 being very important, 5 =Very Important 4 =Important 3 =Moderately Important 2 =Minimally Important 1 =Not Important Parks, Recreation & Tourism Providing recreational opportunities for children Providing recreational opportunities for adults Building new County parks and facilities Constructing hiking/biking trails Developing greenways Accessibility to rivers, streams and greenways education Providing high quality public education Providing educational opportunities for children Providing educational opportunities for adults Providins? additional library services Utilities Extending public water lines Extending public sewer fines Improving existing public water and sewer service Haw Important is Thislssue? tcantinuedl Solid Waste/Recycling Improving trash collection services Increasing the number of recycling collection sites Other Spending a Hundred lfyou had one hundred dollars {$100} to spend on the following issues in your community, how would you spend it? Assign the value you think would most benefit your community. Economic Development Education (schools, libraries) Natural Resources Protection Parks, Recreation and Tourism Transportation Utilities (public water & sewer) Public Health (medical, elderly) & Safety (fire, rescue, police, sheriff} Solid Waste/Recycling Housing, Growth & Development Other _. n and development programs for troubled youth $100 TOTAL Additional Questions/Comments What areas of Mount Pleasant should be targeted for residential development? What areas of Mount Pleasant should be targeted for commercial development? What types of businesses would you like to see in your community? What areas of Mount Pleasant should be served by public utilities (water and sewer)? What community facilities or services need to be added or improved in your community? Please use this space to provide additional comments.. Survey Results, Questions and Additional informallton T/tank you again, for your nzput and parlicipatrorr in This sur7~ey for' the IYfount Pleasant Comnturtity Plan. Your responses to thls s:m~ey are artonyrnous County staff i+~ill be compiling the results of the submitted surveys and ti~~ill make them available ort the County's ia~eb site (rti~-vu~.roartokecnurttyvcr. ov1 by Marc/t 30, 2007. If you have any questions or you would like to receive a copy of the surrey results, please contact t/re Romzoke County Department of Convnuniry Developnterzt by mail - 5209 Bernard Drive, Roanoke, VA 29018, by phone - (5-10) 772-2080, by FA,I' - (.590) 776-71 S.S, or by email - planrtingrn>,roanokecotntlrva. ~or~. 4 MOUNT PLEASANT COMMUNITY MEETING COMMENTS & QUESTIONS February 8, 2007 • In Mount Pleasant, which is the higher priority, improvements to the elementary school or transportation? Funding mechanisms need to be utilized to deal with these issues. Through the year 2012, the elementary school is not in tl~e county's Capital Improvements Plan. Improvements are planned for William Byrd high School. Citizens are encouraged to contact their Vinton district School Board member, Mike Stovall, • In the early 1990's, R.-1 Residential zoning was applied to much of the county that previously had not been subject to such potential development densities. Most of Mount Pleasant was spared that zoning change, Until road and elementaz'y school improvements are made, the community does not want higher density residential development or rezonings that could lead to such growth. • At this time, the larger issue involves development projects that already have rezoning and/or special use permit approval (for instance, Explore Park expansion, Hollyhock golf and residential proposal and the Loblolly Mill planned residential development). • As to road improvements, the Six-Year Primary or Secondary Construction Plan does N4T mean that funding will be available for such work within a given six year period. • Mare small-scale, well designed business development is projected for the Mount Pleasant village center. No Principal Industrial designation areas are shown on - the future land use map in the community. Will there be places in the community for new industry for kids to work and stay in the area? • High-end residential projects (some with lot prices starting at $75,000) are already appearing in scattered locations around Mount Pleasant, Strict enforcement of erosion & sedimentation and water pollution control ordinances are especially important on steep topography,. What will the "River's Edge" development at the end of Pitzer Road look like? • Are any safety improvements scheduled far ,)ae Valley Road? Roanoke City controls the segment of Route 116 south to near its intersection with Mount Pleasant Boulevard. No improvements are scheduled at this time, The segment of .tae Valley Road in the county is administered by VDOT. It also is not scheduled for improvements in the current Six Year Primary Road plan.. • How is money available for new subdivision streets and why are more being allowed? Haw will new roads be maintained if the state isn't taking care of existing streets? Zoning in place permits development which leads to new streets. After new street construction reaches VDOT standards, such roads can be admitted to the state system. Can the county prevent subdivision growth and can homeowners' associations take care of their own roads? • Mount Pleasant Elementary School currently has extra capacity, but other facility improvements are needed. How can the school board meet these needs? The Board of Supervisors and the Roanoke County School Board need to work more closely nn construction additions and improvements. • Residents appreciate the Fire & Rescue station additions -facilities and staffing.. • How wiiI expensive new home construction affect existing residential tax rates? Why do taxes increase for providing the same services (i.e. trash/brush pickup)? Tax rates will change. Current assessments are estimated at 84 percent of fair market value. • If development densities are limited, crime can he held in check. • The cost of potential water and sewer extensions on Rutrough Road should not be paid by existing homeowners. What would those costs be? • Will Rutrough Road be widened? • "No growth" is not an option. MOUNT PLEASANT COI\'LMUNITY MEETIiNG COMMENTS & QUESTIONS 3anuary 30, 2007 • Display maps will be available on t11e county's webpage. • What are the plans for Explore Park, particularly the developers' commitments? Water and sewer extensions are planned for the Roanoke County side and Virginia Living Histories is meeting with Bedford County officials to help formulate the overall development. • Will Rutrough Road continue to be used for access to Explore? The intent is to have only emergency and service vehicle access from Rutrough.. One idea is to have the Blue Ridge Parkls ray segment from Route 460 to Route 2.20 open year-round. No new connections to the Parkway are anticipated. • No portions of proposed Interstate T are now planned in Mount Pleasant. • ~7Vhat can be done on the former landfill property on Rutrough Road? The "capped" area cannot be used; other portions of the old landf 11 could be used for horseback riding, parking and similar uses. • Are renovations scheduled for the elementary school? It also has a leaky roof: • Property will be found for the proposed new Iibrary, probably on Route 116. • Residents appreciate the scheduled improvements to Mount Pleasant Park. • How does ne~v commercial development affect adjoining parcels' property values? In light of business location incentives, please consider to«~ering residential tax rates. • Most residents like the rural lifestyle and don't seem to mind the lack of large- scale businesses in Mount Pleasant,. • Are there plans for improvements to Moun# Pleasant Boulevard, Pitzer Road and other secondary roads in the con~rnunity? • ~~-rater and sewer extended south on Route 116 would result in new subdivision development and a large number of new houses.. Could existing homes be rezoned to commercial? o What eonirnercial land uses are likely in the future? Mostly small-scale retail; no large-scale businesses with massive expanses of asphalt are expected or wanted.. o Can the community provide input on potential uses at and near Explore Park such as hotels}~ COI1dO111iI11UI11S, etc.? MOUNT PLEASANT COMMUNITY MELTING COMMENTS & QUESTIONS April 16, 2007 • The Deputy Director of Planning provided an overview of survey results sent back by 216 respondents. Demographics of respondents indicated an even split between males and females replying {approximately 43 percent each) and that age distribution of respondents showed that mast are between 50 and 64 years oId. 55 percent of those replying have lived in Mount Pleasant at Least 20 years. • Regarding importance of issues, the top five rau~ked items were protecting groundwater resources, providing high quality public education, preserving rural character, maintaining/improving water quality and providing educational opportunities for children. • The "spending $100" topic indicated that education spending for school and library purposes finished first ($29.97) far in front of public health and safety {$1 G.1.3), natural resources protection ($15..34), public water and sewer ($8.60) and transportation ($8.37) in the second through fifth positions, respectively, • Open-ended replies to what is most liked about the community indicated that the small, rural nature of Mount Pleasant, the good community aspect of the area, proximity to services and Roanoke City, the area's quietness and scenery are the top five items- • The top five concerns are growth, road conditions and maintenance, traffic levels, education and safety/police protection. • The three most important issues facing Mount Fleasant today are growth, roads and traffic with the same three issues and order chosen as the most important issues over the next five-to-ten years. Combined responses of community concerns had growth, education and roads as the top tluee issues. • Open-ended replies to types of new businesses desired indicated a restaurant (not fast food), grocery store and small businesses would be most welcome. • As to community facilities or services that need to be improved or added, education, recreation and a new library ranked first, second and third. • Leading residential development target areas per survey responses are Pitzer Road/Brookridge Road, .tae Valley/Mayfield Road area, all existing residential developments and the Rutrough Road/Explore Park vicinity. The only acceptable area for targeted commercial development is the Jae Valley Road -Mount Pleasant Boulevard vicinity, The leading choice was "none" for commercial development. • The leading reply far "areas that should be served by public water and sewer" was "any or all" followed by the Jae Valley Road -Mayfield Road -Mount Pleasant Boulevard vicinity.. Draft Gaals and Objectives of the Mount Pleasant Plan were presented for the following subject areas: Natural Resources Parks & Recreation Education Transportation Public Facilities and Services Community Preservation Residential Development Commercial Development The planning area's key priority recommendations are to preserve overall rural charncter, to protect environmental and cultural resources and to enhance educational opportunities and public facilities. The following questions came from those attending: • What elementary school improvements are anticipated? • Does staff favor preservation or development in Mount Pleasant? Staff will design scenarios for each, • Are there plans for improving roads in general and can staff require road improvements for development, by-right or through public hearings? • Will there be infrastructure planning for the "River's Edge" project on Pitzer Road at the Franklin County border? • When the General Assembly mandates that localities take over secondary road maintenance, how will that be handled? Imposing impact fees is likely. • The Route 116- Bennington Street intersection needs help. Tlris can be put in the county's plan even though that location is in Roanoke City and signalization is planned per VDOT. • What has been arn~ounced about Explore Park or when will an announcement be made? Also, what can be done to improve Rutrough Road and less-traveled local streets that will be impacted by growth at Explore? No further public hearings are required for future development at Explore Park and the owner may not announce detailed plans for another year. • Are IvyIand Road and Huffman Road still on the improvement plan? Yes, but revenue sharing money required to far this work has nat been released by the Commonwealth Transportation Board. • When complete, how will the Mount Pleasant Plan insure recommended preservation or development? Potentially tlu-ough design guidelines acid targeted zoning ordinance overlay areas. • What does staff see as changes coming from this plan compared to the county's overall 2005 Future Land Use plan? Those changes will be developed through the scenario design process over the next several months. • What sort of survey was utilized by the county 15-20 years ago regarding citizen input on future land use? • What are the fnancial sources for a possible water line extension on Route 116? A variety of funding streams could be used. • Is the Lark's Ridge Estates development utilizing public water and/or sewer? • Why is the Pitzer Road golf project moving so slowly? MOUNT PLEASANT COMMUNITY MEETING COMMENTS & QUESTIONS April I9, 2407 • Staff summarized the survey results sent back by 216 respondents. Demographics indicated an even split between genders (approximately 43 percent each) and the most surveys returned came from the 50-64 year olds. 55 percent of those replying have lived in Mount Pleasant at least 20 years. • The top five ranked issues in terms of importance were protecting groundwater resources, providing high quality public education, preserving rural chazacter, maintaining/improving water quality and providing educational opportunities far children. • The "spending $100" topic indicated that school and library spending f Wished first ($29.97) in front of public health and safety ($16.13), natural resources protection ($15.34), public water and sewer ($8.60), and transportation ($8.37) in the second through fifth positions, respectively. • Open-ended replies to what is most liked in Mount Pleasant found that the small, rural nature of the community, good community aspect of the area, proximity to services and the city, the area's quietness and scenery are the top five items • The leading five concerns are growth, road conditions and maintenance, traffic levels, education and safety/police protection. • The three most important issues facing Mount Pleasant today are growth, roads and taff c with the same three issues and order chosen as the most important issues over the next five-to-ten years. Combined responses of community concerns had growth, education and roads as the tap tlu~ee issues. • Open-ended replies to types of new businesses desired indicated a restaurant (not fast food}, grocery store and small businesses would be most welcome, • Education, recreation and a new library ranked first, second and third as to community facilities or services that need to be improved or added. • Leading residential development target areas per responses are Broolaidge Road / Pitzer Road, .Iae Valley / Mayfield Road, all existing residential developments and the Rutrough Road /Explore Park vicinity. Only the Jae Valley Road /Mount Pleasant Boulevard vicinity is acceptable for targeted commercial development. The leading choice was "none" for commercial development, • Areas that should be served by public water & sewer indicated "any or all" with ".Tae Valley/Mayfield/Mount Pleasant Boulevard" areas finishing first and second. Draft Goals and Objectives were presented for the following subject areas: Natural Resources -Preserve environmental and natural resource quality in future policy decisions Parks & Recreation -Expand and enhance recreational opportunities Education -- Maintain and improve the high quality educational system provided in Mount Pleasant Transportation -Enhance the conditions and safety of roads in Mount Pleasant Public Facilities/Services -Provide adequate public facilities and services to serve the current and future population of Mount Pleasant Community Preservation - A~aintain the rural characteristics of Mount Pleasant that make it a desirable place to live Residential Development -Manage residential development to ensure that current community characteristics remain intact and viable Commercial Development -Ensure that potential commercial development will be compatible with and complement the rural community settin The planning area's key priority recommendations are to preserve overall rural character, to protect environmental and cultural resources and to enhance educational opportunities and public facilities. The following questions/comments came from citizens attending the two meetings: • Are there plans to correct the private water well problems on Hemingway Road? • If "traffic calming" methods are initiated on any roads in Mount Pleasant, please don't utilize chokers, diverters or other items in place in southeast Roanalce City. • When does the School Board plan to improve the elementary school? At this time, not before 2023. • Can/will a "community service" building be opened for residents? • How can Explore Park be justified or promoted along with residential preservation? Different scenarios will be designed for each. • What will be the style and cost of new homes in the development near Cooper's Cove along the county line (18 houses to be built on the Roanoke County side)? • The Loblolly Mills development is scheduled for a dry hydrant for fire fighting that will also be available for affsite use and now has a limit on the extent of timbering that can occur. • Golf memberships at the future Ballyhack course on Pitzer Road will cost roughly $50,000 each in addition to approximately $6,000 in annual dues, • It is requested that the School Board member representing the Vinton District attend a community meeting. • What new developments are underway or planned far Mount Pleasant? Ballyhack golf and residential project; Loblolly Mills planned residential development; Larlc's Ridge residential subdivision; River's Ldge residential project. • What can be done with the paving operation that recently relocated along .Tae Valley Road? The situation is under investigation. • What Parks/Recreation improvements are scheduled? Mount Pleasant Park is set for improvements this year. • Mount Pleasant's library needs should be a priority, particularly in light of the headquarters project planned for southwest county. • Are funds available for elementary school improvements? • In regard to roads, will improvements keep up with new development? • Are Fire & Rescue services sufficient for the community? C'unently, yes. • Thank you for the attention to Mount Pleasant, but what sort of control{s) can be placed on proposed development? Zoning is the main tool supported by future land use design guidelines. Main Street Newspapers Page I of .3 CLASSIFIEDS & DISPLAY ADS j sUBSCRIBE 1 YELLOW PAGES I ARCHIVES I ABOUT US I MAIM[ STREET NEWSPAPERS HOME Friday February 16, 2007 Sections Great Homes -Northern VA Newspaper Publisher Mgmt ~eal'C~1 News Flnd your next Northern VA home. Search Learn How SAP Can Help Medfa Companies homes for sate and rent. Stay Competitive! r~' Sports Ads by Goooooogle ~ Advertise on this site Obituaries L""""'"` "r "~ Newspapers Mt. Pleasant weighs in on community plan L' Salem Times-Reglster By Aaron Layman Salem, VA News Messenger lancr cii} t sr.~i Radford News Jqurnal Citizens from the Mount Pleasant Area gathered at Explore Park last Thursday to learn about and give input on the Roanoke County Department New Castie Record of Community bevelopment 's Community Plan for the area, Maps that were Flncastle Herald set up for observation prior to the meeting lined the gallery area of the .~~, Vinton Messenger park's visitor center, showing current and future land use along with the e= Cave Spring Connection p g y p p locations of u comin developments such as Lobloll Mills and the ro osed it°. ~-~~.i ' Services Ballyhack Golf Course. After the meeting, the officials from the county T T ~~~' Subscribe answered a number of questions from concerned constituents_ IJ~~Y ~~ ; ~ Submit a Classified Mount Pleasant Board of Supervisors representative Mike Altizer gave a short ~CIIC)?! ¢/ Yellow Pages introduction, highlighting the importance of community input, saying "it's a ~'~F~ec» rssio~~ submit a Letter plan for you to develop" and then Deputy Director of Carnmunity ,?cane€?c Guestbgok Development Philip Thompson began the department's presentation about National Content the community plan. Altizer noted last week that "development is coming," to the sleepy hamlet just outside Roanoke City, with plans for Z00 homes Nations! News already filed. Altizer said then he would like to see some sort of phased-in Financial News growth that would be tied to the level of services available. Health News Entertainment According to Thompson the plan will be a tool for determining the course of Town Hall development in Mount Pleasant in the next 10 to 20 years, It is meant to "focus new development and growth in appropriate areas and determine areas to be protected from development." Mount Pleasant is the first planning effort out of the 12 planning areas in Roanoke and thus will be used as a test case for future efforts. The plan will eventually become part of the War Memorial project tXtoyin ~ g Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan, a plan concerning the overall growth _ -- alon . and development of the entire county. Ne said that the approval of several new subdivisions in the past two years More assurances and possible extension of sewer and water facilities were the main reasons for Falling Creek for creating a plan now along with the fact that, according to Roanoke residents County demographics, Mount Pleasant has been growing at a greater rate (8..8%) than al! of Roanoke County (8,5%). Mt. Pleasant Mount Pleasant residents can become involved in the process by completing weighs in on the Mount Pleasant Community Plan Citizen Survey that has been sent to communi _plan their household and returning it by February z$th.. Results of the survey will be posted at the end of March and there will also be more community ..~.Loblolly_Mill__ meetings in April, May and June to discuss goals and a draft version of the Jobbies for Community Plan. changes Thompson then went over some of the natural assets in Mount Pleasant, such as the Roanoke River watershed and noted the variety of anima! and Special needs kids plant species in the area. While discussing capital expansion needs, he noted now have that available utilities in Mount Pleasant are limited -thus the question of "Fri_ends" on where logical extensions of current water and sewer systems are will affect Friday night l~ttp:/h~nv<~v.mainstreetnewspapers. cotn/articles/2007/02/ I Sh~inton/news/news0 ~. b:t .211612007 Main Street Newspapers Page 2 of 3 future development. The development of Explore Park and the possibility of Search for area Ads by Goooc businesses water and sewer lines being run under Rutrough Road is likely to put pressure on landowners to sell, The issue of capacity at Mount Pleasant VA Mov_in~c Elementary School is also addressed in the plan, given that the school is Storage ANGLICAN almost full and new subdivisions could possibly push it beyond capacity. Local and L distance me As he discussed zoning and land use percentages, Thompson noted that Reliable Se commercial/industrial land use in the area is only 2% and invited opinions on Free Estims '''~ townandc any new commercial development in the area. "Looking forward, what types of commercial development, if any, do you want to see in Mount Pleasant? What types of convenience commercial would be acceptable? Where should it belong?" he asked the crowd. Sky_Di_v._e V The presentation concluded with Thompson discussing the different sections Inc' Located Bet of the Citizen Survey. The survey includes questions about demographics Washington such as how long the citizen has been in the area and asks what likes and and Richmc concerns the citizen has about the area. It has a section of that asks how Skydive Toc im ortant issues such as economic develo ment, trans ortation and p p p www SkyDive~ education are on a scale of i to 5.. Additional questions about residential/commercial development, public utilities and community facilities are also present in the survey.. Cheap Roa During the question and answer session, various concerns came to light.. Flights When asked how the department wit( set priorities for school development Compare R and transportation in dealing with increased population, Thompson answered VA airfare d that it depends on the availability of funding mechanisms, along with input save big on from the community to determine priorities. Altizer expanded on the subject tickets now! of increased population by saying that's also an issue of zoning. He said that wwwCt,eapFEit Board of Supervisors does very little rezoning per year to increase density because "we don't want to increase density in certain areas until certain things happen [such as] a new school or road improvements." stafford V~ When asked if there were any plans to develop any industrial land with Foreclosur higher-paying jobs that would keep people in the area, Altizer replied that Free list of there weren't for Mount Pleasant itself but noted that Roanoke County's foreclosure: Comprehensive Plan encompassed development in growing industrial areas uppers and around I-58i, along US-460 and in the Vinton Business Park on Hardy Road, sales save where it would affect the feast amount of people by putting industrial bestvahomeinL buildings. He mentioned that housing development would "boom" more so than industrial growth in the Mount Pleasant Area. When asked what studies Advertise on tl - were being done to determine needs for fire and rescue facilities, Altizer ' stated that he was in contact with the Mount Pleasant Fire Department and talking with the director to discuss new needs, such as a possible dry hydrant at the new Loblolly Mills residential community that could be located near a pond for easy water access for emergencies One citizen voiced her concern that the development of upscale residential communities such as Ballyhack Golf Course, the proposed upscale golf course/residential complex an Pitzer Road, could cause her taxes on her nearby home to rise. Mr. Altizer replied that tax rates would be taken into consideration during the formulation of the plan but also that the sale of existing properties in an area would affect property values more than expensive houses being built elsewhere in the community.. Many residents of the area had plenty to say after the meeting. )ohn Reed, a resident on Rutrough Road near Explore Park, said that he felt that "[Roanoke County] has given Explore Park carte blanche as far as zoning goes" and was concerned about how expansion might affect the nearby community, particularly in terms of utilities. Mike Roop, president of the Mount Pleasant Civic League, said that overdevelopment is one of the biggest priorities that the League's members consider due to "the uniqueness of l~ttp:l/~n~n~u.rnainstreetrlewspapers.con~/articles/2007/02/15/vinton/news/news03 .tat 2/16/2007 Main Street Newspapers Page 3 of 3 [the] area and the road systems of the area," He also said that he wanted to make sure that there are enough county services to support the Mount Pleasant area such as fire, rescue, police and schools.. Roop has recommended that all of the members of the Civic league fill out the Community P{an surveys and considers these preliminary meetings to be "a good first step." Back to toQ Email this $torX Print this storms Wachovia Free Checking VA Moving & Storage Get $50 When You Open a Wachovia Free Local and long distance movers Reliable Checking Account. Apply Now. Service Free Estimates Ads by Goaooooyfe Advertise on this site Copyright ©2007 Main Street Newspapers. All Rights Reserved. Salem Times-Register ~ News Messenger (Radford News Journal ~ New Castle Record Fncastle Herald j Vinton Messenger ~ Cav_e Spri~Connection Main Street Newspapers llttp:Ilia'VW,rrlalnstTeetlleWSpa~'1er5.COI11IartICIeSI?OO~IO~II SIVII]tO1I/11ewSIrieVVSO~ .tXt ~~16~~~~7 Mount Pleasant Community Plan Future E.and Use Scenario Questionnaire .Tiny i2, ?007 Thank you for attending the third Mount Pleasant Community Plan meetings We would appreciate your comments on the scenarios proposed today. (Nine surveys were collected at the meeting and by mail.) Please answer the following questions: ROAD NETWORK 1. If any new road connections were to be built, which ones} would you prefer? (please circle) 1) Mayfeld Drive/Mount Pleasant Boulevard to Randall Drive (3 votes} 2) Randall Drive to Ballard Street (? votes) 3) Sterling Road (663)/Jae Valley Road (116) to Rutrough Road (bl6} (4 votes) 4) Yellow Mountain Road {668) to Bandy Road (666) (1 vole) 5) Ravenrock Road to Bandy Road (66b)/Ferguson Valley Road (0 votes) 6) Yellow Mountain Road (668) to Bandy Road (666}/Ferguson Valley Raad (I vote) 7) Ferguson Valley Road to Whispering Lane (0 votes) 8) Sun Valley Lane to Saul Lane (I vote) 9) Ferguson Valley Road to Pitzer Road (617) (2 votes) 10) Horseshoe Bend Road to Rutr~ough Road (616)/Chestnut Ridge Road (2 votes) Using a rrrarker, please draw arr,y otlrer• road canrrectious,you tliirrk rnorrld be berrefrcial,for Mount Pleasar:t orr tl:e reap located orr the ilrside of this Irarrdorrt. One respondent drew the following: Need road from Jae Valley Road to Vinton_ Cloverleaf to get on BIue Ridge Farkway. NEW FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS Economic Opportuniy -This designation is intended to guide a mix of commercial, tourist-related, and limited industrial uses to certain portions of the County that have ar are planned to have the access and infrastructure necessary to support both capital- and labor-intensive uses. The imposition of open space, landscaping, and buffering requirements that exceed the otherwise acceptable levels maybe appropriate. The employment benefit to the County should be positive and enhance the tax base by increasing the County's fiscal strength. The unique nature of the Economic Opportunity desitnration excludes uses that may conflict with or detract from the activities proposed.. 2. Is the Economic Opportunity designation located in an appropriate area? (please cit°cle} Yes {5) / No (2) 3. If no, where should the Economic Opportunity area be Iocated? o We don't need any more roads e North County 4. What additional land uses would you propose for the Economic Opportunity areas? o For farm needs ® Conservation or Rural Preserve o Greenway around new go]f course Suburban Village - A future land use area that represents the focus of surrounding, generally lower intensity commercial, institutional and residential growth for a broad mixture of surrounding development.. New neighborhaad development occurs in close proximity to institutional, office and retail uses. Cluster developments and greenways are encouraged in conjunction with rural land uses focusing on entirironmental and building and site design innovation. Mount Pleasant Community Plan suture Land Use Scenario Questionnaire July 12, 20Q7 5. Is the Suburban Village designation located in an appropriate area? (plense circle} Yes (6) / No (2) One respondent answered "yes, in scenario 2" (not counted in "Yes" total) b. If no, where should the Suburban Village area be located'? i:ocate in the City m Away from Parkway What additional land uses would you propose for the Suburban Village area? o Conservation, Rural Preserve PROPOSED FUTURE LAfYD USE CHANGES 8. Please comment on the areas located within the three Future Land Use scenarios: SC~YI;~YI(3 e;a '' : ' ~'~~ ~OI11II18Il1~S _ ;_- .r ,.,.,w ~ . .,...,._- 1 o Not enough development area o We don't need no road o Not enough conservation designation in this scenario o OK o OK 2 e Agree with Rura] Village o OK 3 o We need farm land 1 o Agree with Rural Village 0 OK 4 o Agree with Rura] Village o OK o OI< o OK 6 o Rural preserve area is good a Do not like this being Rural Preserve o OI{ ~ o - About the right`amount of development area o I appreciate particularly the conservation designation to protect the mountain tops Disagree with Transition area ® : Should remain Rural 7 o Do not Iike Develapmerit o pg 2 3 0 oK © olc 4 ~ Agree,with Rura] Village a ' OK o OK ® ' OK o I like the large Conservation area o Agree with Conservation o ` Great _. ] o Too much Development area m Prefer Village Center o We prefer scenario three in its entirety 3 No -rural area does not need develo in 2 o Do not like Development area o We prefer scenario tluee in its entirety o No -hard terrain -leave rural Mount Pleasant Community Plan Future Land Use Scenario Questionnaire July 12, 2007 3 ~ Do not agree with Development o We prefer scenario three in its entirety o No -leave rural [~. 1 would prefer that the Suburban Village designation remain on the northwest side of the parl.way in Section 4 o Do not agree with Development a We prefer scenario three in its entirety m Absolute) not - Ieave some rural area for the County $ o Hope Explore will be an economic opportunity o We prefer scenario three in its entirety o No - ollutants in the river? No No No 6 ~ Large Conservation area is good o Agree with Conservation o We prefer scenario three in its entirety a Conservation is ood 9. Please share any other comments here: ® Whether you call the undeveloped areas Rural Preserve or Conservation, both designations seem equally good. Overall, I think Scenario #2 represents my preference for Mount Pleasant's future. a The area needs a beltway all around like Washington. Connect I i7 to 221, Bonsack to 116 and I22. You have to go through Roanoke to get to Vinton.. 0 I tz•uly appreciate all the hard work which has gone into all these surveys and plans and I trust that whatever changes are made will benefit our beautiful area. o We appreciate the time and expense you have expended. We have neighbors who say that the County will do whatever it is going to do regardless of neighborhood input. We believe that if that were the case, you would not have bothered with all this. Thank you. © Conservation area should extend from the Blue Ridge Parkway out.. Leave rural areas alone - there is no need to develop every inch of land. Need road from .Iae Valley Road to Vinton. Cloverleaf to get on Blue Ridge Parkway. Need a gr~eemvay walking trail around new golf course. If you choose to take this questionnaire home to complete, please mail it to the following address: Mount Pleasant Community Plan Roanoke County Community Development Department 5204 Bernard Drive P.O. Box 29800 Roanoke, Virginia 24418-0798 The deadline for completed questionnaires is rriday, July ao"~, ?007. Thank you! AT A REGULAR MEE"PING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT "fHE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008 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. Orily 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.