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ACTION AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 8, 1987
Welcome to the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors meeting. Regular
meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m., and
the fourth Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. 'Public Hearings will be heard at 7:00
p.m on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Deviations from this
schedule will be announced.
A. OPENING CEREMONIES (2:00 P.M.)
1. Roll Call.
2. Invocation: The Reverend Ronald Eason
Green Ridge Baptist Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag.
B. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS
LARRY LOGAN GAVE WATER DAMAGE ASSESSMENT FROM THE RECENT RAINS.
HAS RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM VDOT THAT BRAMBLETON AVE.
CONSTRUCTION IS SCHEDULED FOR COMPLETION BY OCTOBER 15. THEY WOULD
LIKE TO HAVE AN OPENING CEREMONY. BOARD CONCURRED WITH THIS.
C. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA
ITEMS.
NONE
D. PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
NONE
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Resolution requesting designation as a
drought disaster county.
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LG/SAM TO APPROVE RESO
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2. Request for Industrial Development Bonds from
Hollins College Corporation.
BLJ/AHB TO APPROVE RESO
URC
3. Request for resolution endorsing realignment of
Starkey Road and Buck Mountain Road intersection.
AHB/LG TO APPROVE RESO
URC
4. Authorization to declare volunteers for County
programs as employees for the purpose of Worker's
Compensation coverage.
BLJ/AHB TO APPROVE RESO
URC
5. Acceptance of a deed establishing common boundary
lines at the Old Bent Mountain Fire Station
property.
LG/HCN TO APPROVE
URC
6. Economic Development Strategy for review and
comment .
WORK SESSION SET FOR SEPT. 22, 1987.
F. REQUEST FOR WORK SESSIONS
1. Six Year Plan for Secondary Road System.
SET FOR SEPT. 22, 1987
G. REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
H. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance acquiring a well lot in Crestwood Park.
LG/AHB TO APPROVE 1ST READING
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I. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
5 MINUTE RECESS AT 2:45 P.M. - BACK AT 2:53 P.M.
BLJ/HCN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 3:00 P.M. - URC
RETURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 3:16 P.M.
1. Ordinance accepting an offer for and authorizing
the sale of real estate adjacent to Fort Lewis
Fire Station on U. S. Route 11-460.
SAM/BLJ MOTION TO ACCEPT BRADS HAW OFFER OF $40,000 FOR 1.6 ACRE
AND LEWIS GALE BUILDING CORP. OFFER FOR 7.3 ACRE FOR $70,000 AND
6.58 ACRE OF REAL ESTATE OFF ROUTE 221 AND LEASE OF BALLFIELDS
THRU SEPT. 1989. URC
J. APPOINTMENTS
1. Community Corrections Resources Board.
2. Court Service Unit Advisory Council/Youth and
Family Services Advisory Board
3. Grievance Panel
K. REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
L. 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.
LG/BLJ - URC
1. Minutes of Meeting - August 11, 1987
2. Acceptance of water and sewer facilities serving
The Falls, Section 3.
3. Notification from the Virginia Department of
Transportation that the following roads have been
accepted into the Secondary System.
a. 0.35 miles of Coachman Drive
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b. 0.19 miles of Coachman Circle
c. 0.22 Miles of Forest Oak Drive
d. 0.79 miles of Summit Ridge Road
4. Authorization for County Administrator to execute
the appropriate documents for continuation of
CORTRAN services.
M. REPORTS
RECEIVED AND FILED
1. Bi-Monthly Economic Development Activity.
N. CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NONE
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to the Code of Virginia
2.1-344 (a).(6) LITIGATION - BOARD AND COMMITTEE FOR
CONST. LAW AND (2) REAL ESTATE - MOUNTAIN VIEW TECH. PARK
BLJ/HCN - URC
P. ADJOURNMENT
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ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ACTION AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 8, 1987
Welcome to the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors meeting. Regular
meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m., and
the fourth Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. Public Hearings will be heard at 7:00
p.m on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Deviations from this
schedule will be announced.
A. OPENING CEREMONIES (2:00 P.M.)
1. Roll Call.
2. Invocation: The Reverend Ronald Eason
Green Ridge Baptist Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag.
B. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS
LARRY LOGAN GAVE WATER DAMAGE ASSESSMENT FROM THE RECENT RAINS.
HAS RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM VDOT THAT BRAMBLETON AVE.
CONSTRUCTION IS SCHEDULED FOR COMPLETION BY OCTOBER 15. THEY WOULD
LIKE TO HAVE AN OPENING CEREMONY. BOARD CONCURRED WITH THIS.
C. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA
ITEMS.
NONE
D. PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
NONE
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Resolution requesting designation as a
drought disaster county.
LG/SAM TO APPROVE RESO
URC
2• Request for Industrial Development Bonds from
Hollins College Corporation.
BLJ/AHB TO APPROVE RESO
URC
3• Request for resolution endorsing realignment of
Starkey Road and Buck Mountain Road intersection.
AHB/LG TO APPROVE RESO
URC
4• Authorization to declare volunteers for County
programs as employees for the purpose of Worker's
Compensation coverage.
BLJ/AHB TO APPROVE RESO
URC
5• Acceptance of a deed establishing common boundary
lines at the Old Bent Mountain Fire Station
property.
LG/HCN TO APPROVE
URC
6• Economic Development Strategy for review and
comment.
WORK SESSION SET FOR SEPT. 22, 1887.
F. REQUEST FOR WORK SESSIONS
1. Six Year Plan for Secondary Road System.
SET FOR SEPT. 22, 1987
G• REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
H. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
1• Ordinance acquiring a well lot in Crestwood Park.
LG/AHB TO APPROVE 1ST READING
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2ND READING - 9/22/87 - URC
I. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
5 MINUTE RECESS AT 2:45 P.M. - BACK AT 2:53 P.M.
BLJ/HCN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 3:00 P.M. - URC
RETURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 3:16 P.M.
1. Ordinance accepting an offer for and authorizing
the sale of real estate adjacent to Fort Lewis
Fire Station on U. S. Route 11-460.
SAM/BLJ MOTION TO ACCEPT BRADSHAW OFFER OF $40,000 FOR 1.6 ACRE
AND LEWIS GALE BUILDING CORP. OFFER FOR 7.3 ACRE FOR $70,000 AND
6.58 ACRE OF REAL ESTATE OFF ROUTE 221 AND LEASE OF BALLFIELDS
THRU SEPT. 1989. URC
J. APPOINTMENTS
1. Community Corrections Resources Board.
2. Court Service Unit Advisory Council/Youth and
Family Services Advisory Board
3. Grievance Panel
K. REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
L. 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.
LG/BLJ - URC
1. Minutes of Meeting - August 11, 1987
2. Acceptance of water and sewer facilities serving
The Falls, Section 3.
3. Notification from the Virginia Department of
Transportation that the following roads have been
accepted into the Secondary System.
a. 0.35 miles of Coachman Drive
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b. 0.19 miles of Coachman Circle
c. 0.22 Miles of Forest Oak Drive
d. 0.79 miles of Summit Ridge Road
4. Authorization for County Administrator to execute
the appropriate documents for continuation of
CORTRAN services.
M. REPORTS
RECEIVED AND FILED
1. Bi-Monthly Economic Development Activity.
N. CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NONE
0. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to the Code of Virginia
2.1-344 (a).(6) LITIGATION - BOARD AND COMMITTEE FOR
CONST. LAW AND (2) REAL ESTATE - MOUNTAIN VIEW TECH. PARK
BLJ/HCN - URC
P. ADJOURNMENT
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ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 8, 1987
Welcome to the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors meeting. Regular
meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m., and
the fourth Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. Public Hearings will be heard at 7:00
p.m on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Deviations from this
schedule will be announced.
A. OPENING CEREMONIES (2:00 P.M.)
1. Roll Call.
2. Invocation: The Reverend Ronald Eason
Green Ridge Baptist Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag.
B. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS
C. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA
ITEMS.
D. PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Resolution requesting designation as a
drought disaster county.
2. Request for Industrial Development Bonds from
Hollins College Corporation.
3. Request for resolution endorsing realignment of
Starkey Road and Buck Mountain Road intersection.
4. Authorization to declare volunteers for County
programs as employees for the purpose of Worker's
Compensation coverage.
5. Acceptance of a deed establishing common boundary
lines at the Old Bent Mountain Fire Station
property.
6. Economic Development Strategy for review and
comment.
F. REQUEST FOR WORK SESSIONS
1. Six Year Plan for Secondary Road System.
G. REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
H. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance acquiring a well lot in Crestwood Park.
I. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance accepting an offer for and authorizing
the sale of real estate adjacent to Fort Lewis
Fire Station on U. S. Route 11-460.
J. APPOINTMENTS
1. Community Corrections Resources Board.
2. Court Service Unit Advisory Council/Youth and
Family Services Advisory Board
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3• Grievance Panel
K• REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOAR
D MEMBERS
L• CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE
CONSIDERED BY THE CONSENT
ENACTED BY ONE BOARD TO BE ROUTINE ANDDA ARE
BELOW• RESOLUTION IN THE FO WILL BE
IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED ~ OR FO
REMOVED FROM THE RMS LISTED
SEPARATELY• CONSENT AGENDA ~ THAT ITEM WILL BE
AND WILL BE CONSIDERED
1• Minutes of
Meeting - August 11~ 1987
2• Acceptance of water
The Falls, Section Sand sewer facilities
serving
3• Notification
Trans from the Virginia De
portation that the Partment of
accepted into the followin
a• x.35 Secondar g roads have been
b• miles of Y System.
x•19 miles of Coachman Drive
c' x•22 Miles Coachman Circle
d. x•79 of Forest Oak Drive
miles of Summit Ridge Road
4• Authorization
the appropriateor County Administrator
CORTRAN servicesdocuments for to execute
continuation of
M• REPORTS
1' Bi-Monthly Economic Developme
nt Activity•
N- CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNI
CATIONS
O• EXECUTIVE SESSION
2.1-344 (a)• Pursuant to the Code of Virginia
P• ADJOURNMENT
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE:
September 8, 1987
SUBJECT: Approval of Resolution requesting that Roanoke County
be designated a drought disaster county.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
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SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
Roanoke County farmers are experiencing one of the driest summer
growing seasons on record. The following is a comparison of
normal versus actual precipitation for the County from May
through August as recorded by the National Weather Service.
Month Normal Actual
May 3.51" 2.66"
June 3.34"
.71"
July 3.45" 3.12"
August 3.91" .76"
TOTAL: 14.21"
7.25"
The crops most severely affected are corn, hay and pasture.
While all areas have felt the impact of the dry season, the
Catawba Valley is the most severely affected area of the County.
Crop losses range from 40 to 90 percent, Cattle are being sold
due to the lack of pasture and feed.
The first step in securing drought assistance for the County
farmers is for the Board of Supervisors to submit a request to
the Governor requesting that Roanoke County be declared a drought
disaster County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The assistance requested is in the form of federal relief
programs and no local appropriation is required.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt the attached
resolution declaring a state of emergency in Roanoke County and
requesting the Governor of Virginia to seek federal assistance
for the farmers of Roanoke County.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Lowell Gobble
Extension Agent, Agriculture
APPROVED BY:
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Elmer C. Hodg
County Administrator
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ACTION VOTE
Approved ( ) Motion by: No Yes Abs
Denied ( )
Received ( )
Referred
To
Brittle
Garrett
Johnson
McGraw
Nickens
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1987
RESOLUTION DECLARING A STATE OF
EMERGENCY THROUGHOUT ROANOKE COUNTY AND
PETITIONING THE GOVERNOR OF THE
COMMONWEALTH TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY
AND REQUEST THAT THE FEDERAL FARMER
EMERGENCY PROGRAMS BE MADE AVAILABLE TO
ROANOKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, Roanoke County has suffered from severe
drought; and
WHEREAS, drought conditions in this agricultural area
have caused major damage to corn, hay, pasture, vegetables,
apples, peaches, and nursery crops; and
WHEREAS, crop damages continue to increase daily due to
the need for water; and
WHEREAS, there is a critical need to assist the farmers
as a result of the extreme weather conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors that a state of emergency is declared by the
Board of Supervisors in Roanoke County on September 8, 1987; the
Honorable Gerald L. Baliles, Governor of the Commonwealth is
petitioned by the Board of Supervisors to declare that an
emergency exists in Roanoke County; and that the Governor is
further petitioned to request the President of the United States
or the Secretary of Agriculture to recognize the Roanoke County
emergency situation and make the federal farmer emergency
programs available to those who need them in Roanoke County.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1987
RESOLUTION 9887-1 DECLARING A STATE OF
EMERGENCY THROUGHOUT ROANOKE COUNTY AND
PETITIONING THE GOVERNOR OF THE
COMMONWEALTH TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY
AND REQUEST THAT THE FEDERAL FARMER
EMERGENCY PROGRAMS BE MADE AVAILABLE TO
ROANOKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, Roanoke County has suffered from severe
drought; and
WHEREAS, drought conditions in this agricultural area
have caused major damage to corn, hay, pasture, vegetables,
apples, peaches, and nursery crops; and
WHEREAS, crop damages continue to increase daily due to
the need for water; and
WHEREAS, there is a critical need to assist the farmers
as a result of the extreme weather conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors that a state of emergency is declared by the
Board of Supervisors in Roanoke County on September 8, 1987; the
Honorable Gerald L. Baliles, Governor of the Commonwealth is
petitioned by the Board of Supervisors to declare that an
emergency exists in Roanoke County; and that the Governor is
further petitioned to request the President of the United States
or the Secretary of Agriculture to recognize the Roanoke County
emergency situation and make the federal farmer emergency
programs available to those who need them in Roanoke County.
On motion of Supervisor Garrett, seconded by Supervisor
McGraw, and upon the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
A COPY - TESTE:
Mary H. Allen, Deputy Clerk
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
9/9/87
cc: File
The Honorable Gerald Baliles, Governor of Virginia
S. Mason Carbaugh, Commissioner of Agriculture
Mahlon Rudy, Executive Director , State ASCS
Lowell Gobble, VPI & SU Extension Agent
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
IN ROANOKE, VA., ON TUESDAY,
MEETING DATE:
September 8, 1987
SUBJECT: Industrial Development Authority - Issuance of Revenue
Bonds
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
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SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The Industrial Development Authority is requesting that the Board
of Supervisors agree to the issuance of revenue bonds in the
amount of $3,500,000 to assist Hollins College in the
construction of a gymnasium. The Tax Reform Act of 1986 repealed
the use of tax exempt financing for recreational purposes
including sport facilities. However, organizations with 501-C-3
status can still apply for tax exempt status. Hollins College
has 501-C-3 status.
Although the project has no direct impact on the creation of
manufacturing or basic industrial jobs, the project will have a
short term positive impact by generating fifty (50) construction
jobs and will have long term positive effects on the area's
quality of life.
The Board should note that Roanoke County no longer has a
specified allocation of revenue bonds as the allocations are
being administered by the state.
Because of certain timing problems when obtaining formal approval
of tax exempt financing, Hollins College may require the initial
use of conventional financing as a bridge loan. Because of
certain legal requirements which prohibit the use of tax exempt
financing to "refinance" conventional loans, a method of weighted
averages of the loans along with the mechanism of inducement
resolutions will be used in the event that Hollins College
applies for tax exempt financing.
This action is necessary to verify Hollins' intentions to use a
conventional bridge loan prior to tax exempt financing rather
than to use a conventional loan and request "refinancing" through
tax exempt funds. In other words, action is requested by the
Board to place the means for Hollins College to apply for
possible tax exempt financing.
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FISCAL IMPACT: ~-s"
Direct: None.
Indirect: Tax revenue estimated at $5,000-$15,000 based on
monies circulated locally through temporary construction
employment.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
APPROVED:
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Elmer C. Hodge, Jr.
County Administrator
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VOTE
No Yes Abs
Denied ( ) Brittle
Received ( ) Garrett
Referred Johnson
To McGraw
Nickens
SUBMITTED BY:
Brent D. Sheffl , Economic
Development Specialist
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ACTION
Approved ( ) Motion by:
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REPORT OF PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing was conducted by the Industrial Development
Authority of Roanoke County, Virginia (the Authority) at 9:00
a.m. on August 26, 1987 on the application of Hollins College
Corporation (the College) requesting the Authority to issue up to
$3,500,000 of its revenue bonds or notes (the Bonds) to assist
the College in the construction of a gymnasium (the Project).
Notice of such hearing was published on August 12, 1987 and
August 19, 1987 in the Roanoke Times & World-News. The Project
will be located on the College's campus, adjacent to and con-
necting with the College's present indoor swimming facility, in
Roanoke County, Virginia. The public hearing was held in the
Community Room, Roanoke County Administration Building, 3738
Brambleton Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia. At the meeting those
persons interested in the issuance of the Bonds or the location
and nature of the Project were given the opportunity to present
their views.
The public comments, if any, received at the meeting are sum-
marized in Exhibit A attached hereto.
After such hearing, the Authority voted to recommend the
approval of the Bonds to the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia (the Board).
Accordingly, the Authority hereby recommends to the Board
that it approve the issuance of the Bonds, as required by Section
147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Dated August 26, 1987.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
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Exhibit A to Report of Public Hearing
The following public comments were received:
None
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Date: August 26, 1987
Applicant: Hollins College Corporation
Facility: A gymnasium located on the Applicant's campus in
Roanoke County, Virginia.
1. Maximum amount of financing sought $3,500,000
2. Estimated taxable value of the facility's
real property to be constructed in the
municipality $ p
3. Estimated real property tax per year using
present tax rates $ 0
4. Estimated personal property tax per year
using present tax rates $ -
5. Estimated merchants' capital tax per year
using present tax rates $ -
6. Estimated dollar value per year of goods
and services that will be purchased locally
7. Estimated number of regular employees on
year round basis
8. Average annual salary per employee
Signature:
$ 0
No Additional
$ -
uthority Chairman
Industrial Development Authority
of Roanoke County, Virginia
If one or more of the above questions do not apply to the facil-
ity, indicate by writing "N/A" on the appropriate line.
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RESOLUTION OF THE INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
ROANOKE COUNTY. VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, there have been described to the Industrial
Development Authority of Roanoke County, Virginia (the Authority)
the plans of Hollins College Corporation (the College) to
construct a gymnasium (the Project) in Roanoke County, Virginia
(the County); and
WHEREAS, the College, both in its application submitted to
and in its appearance before the Authority, has described the
benefits to the County and has requested the Authority to agree
to issue its revenue bonds or notes, under the Virginia
Industrial Development and Revenue Bond Act (the Act), in such
amounts as may be necessary to finance the cost of the Project;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA:
1. It is hereby found and determined that the location of
the Project in the County will promote the welfare of the resi-
dents of the County and surrounding areas, will enhance educa-
tional opportunities for residents of the County and the
Commonwealth of Virginia, will be in the public interest and will
be consistent with the purposes of the Act.
2. To induce the College to locate the Project in the
County, the Authority hereby agrees, subject to required approv-
als and the compliance of the proposed issue with applicable law,
to assist the College in every reasonable way to finance the
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Project and, in particular, to undertake the issuance of one or
more of its revenue bonds or notes (the Bonds) therefor in
amounts now estimated not to exceed $3,500,000 upon terms and
conditions to be mutually agreed upon between the Authority and
the College. The Project or portions thereof shall be leased or
sold by the Authority to the College pursuant to a lease or
leases or an installment sale agreement or agreements which will
provide payments to the Authority sufficient to pay the principal
of and premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds and to pay all
other expenses in connection with the Project. The Bonds shall
be issued in form and pursuant to terms to be set by the
Authority.
3. It having been represented to the Authority that it is
necessary to proceed immediately with the Project, the Authority
hereby agrees that the College may proceed with plans for the
Project, enter into contracts for construction and take such
other steps as it may deem appropriate in connection therewith,
provided that nothing herein shall be deemed to authorize the
College to obligate the Authority without its consent in each
instance to the payment of any monies or the performance of any
acts in connection with the Project. The Authority agrees that
the College may be reimbursed from the proceeds of the Bonds for
all costs so incurred by it.
4. All costs and expenses in connection with the financing
of the Project, including the fees and expenses of bond counsel
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and Authority counsel, shall be paid from the proceeds of the
Bonds. If for any reason the Bonds are not issued, it is
understood that all such expenses shall be paid by the College
and that the Authority shall have no responsibility therefor.
5. The Authority intends that the adoption of this resolu-
tion be considered as "official action" toward the issuance of
the Bonds within the meaning of the regulations issued by the
Internal Revenue Service pursuant to Section 103 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1954, as amended.
6. The Authority shall perform such other acts and adopt
such further resolutions as may be required to implement its
undertakings as hereinabove set forth, and if requested by the
College, it will make application to the Internal Revenue Service
for such tax rulings as may be necessary in the opinion of bond
counsel. To that end, the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the
Authority is hereby authorized to execute an appropriate power of
attorney naming counsel selected by the College for such pur-
poses.
7. The Authority shall accept from or on behalf of the
College conveyance of title to the Project and the land on which
the Project is to be located and any other property to be
mortgaged, pledged or otherwise provided as security for the
Bonds. The officers of the Authority are hereby authorized and
directed to accept and have recorded, if appropriate, proper
instruments of title with respect to the Project and any other
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personal property and any proper deed or deeds in connection with
such conveyance. If for any reason the Bonds are not issued, the
Authority shall convey the Project and such land and any such
other property to the College or to such other person or persons
as the College may request, without cost other than the expense
of preparation and recordation of instruments of title and deeds
of conveyance.
8. The Authority hereby recommends that the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia (the Board) approve the
financing of the Project and the issuance of the Bonds.
9. The officers of the Authority are hereby authorized and
directed to deliver to the Board (a) a reasonably detailed sum-
mart' of the comments expressed at the public hearing held with
respect to the issuance of the Bonds, (b) a fiscal impact state-
ment concerning the Project in the form specified in Section
15.1-1378.2 of the Code of Virginia, and (c) a copy of this reso-
lution, which constitutes the recommendation of the Authority
that the Board approve the financing of the Project and the
issuance of the Bonds.
10. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1987
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS FOR HOLLINS
COLLEGE CORPORATION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
WHEREAS, the Industrial Development Authority of
Roanoke County, Virginia (the Authority) has considered the
application of Hollins College Corporation (the College)
requesting the issuance of one or more of the Authority's revenue
bonds or notes in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000 (the Bonds)
to assist in the financing of the construction of a gymnasium of
approximately 19,000 square feet (the Project), which will be
located on the College's campus, adjacent to and connecting with
the College's present indoor swimming facility, in Roanoke
County, Virginia, and will be owned and operated by the College,
and has held a public hearing thereon; and
WHEREAS, it has been requested that the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia (the Board) approve the
financing of the Project and the issuance of the Bonds, and such
approval is required for compliance with Section 147(f) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986;
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia:
1. The Board approves the financing of the Project and
the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority for the benefit of the
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College, as required by said Section 147(f), to permit the
Authority to assist in the financing of the Project.
2. The approval of the issuance of the Bonds, as
required by said Section 147(f) does not constitute an
endorsement of the Bonds or the creditworthiness of the College
or otherwise indicate that the Project possesses any economic
viability. The Bonds shall provide that neither the Commonwealth
of Virginia (the Commonwealth) nor any political subdivision
thereof, including Roanoke County (the County) and the A uthority
shall be obligated to pay the principal of or interest on the
Bonds or other costs incident thereto except from the revenues
and receipts pledged therefor and that neither the faith or
credit nor the taxing power of the Commonwealth or any political
subdivision thereof, including the County and the Authority,
shall be pledged thereto.
3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its adoption.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1987
RESOLUTION 9887-2 AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS
FOR HOLLINS COLLEGE CORPORATION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
WHEREAS, the Industrial Development Authority of
Roanoke County, Virginia (the Authority) has considered the
application of Hollins College Corporation (the College)
requesting the issuance of one or more of the Authority's revenue
bonds or notes in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000 (the Bonds)
to assist in the financing of the construction of a gymnasium of
approximately 19,000 square feet (the Project), which will be
located on the College's campus, adjacent to and connecting with
the College's present indoor swimming facility, in Roanoke
County, Virginia, and will be owned and operated by the College,
and has held a public hearing thereon; and
WHEREAS, it has been requested that the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia (the Board) approve the
financing of the Project and the issuance of the Bonds, and such
approval is required for compliance with Section 147(f) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986;
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia:
1. The Board approves the financing of the Project and
the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority for the benefit of the
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College, as required by said Section 147(f>, to permit the
Authority to assist in the financing of the Project.
2. The approval of the issuance of the Bonds, as
required by said Section 147(f) does not constitute an
endorsement of the Bonds or the creditworthiness of the College
or otherwise indicate that the Project possesses any economic
viability. The Bonds shall provide that neither the Commonwealth
of Virginia (the Commonwealth) nor any political subdivision
thereof, including Roanoke County (the County) and the Authority
shall be obligated to pay the principal of or interest on the
Bonds or other costs incident thereto except from the revenues
and receipts pledged therefor and that neither the faith or
credit nor the taxing power of the Commonwealth or any political
subdivision thereof, including the County and the Authority,
shall be pledged thereto.
3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor
Brittle, and upon the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
A COPY - TESTE:
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Mary H. Allen, Deputy Clerk
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
9/9/87
cc: File
Timothy Gubala, Assistant County Administrator
Brent Sheffler, Economic Development Specialist
Industrial Development Authority
ITEM NUMBER ~' --
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: September 8, 1987
SUBJECT: Starkey Road and Buck Mountain Road Intersection
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
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SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
In the 1986-92 Secondary Highway Six Year Construction Plan,
the Board included an Incidental Construction Project for the
improvement of the Starkey Road (Route 904) and Buck Mountain
Road (Route 679) intersection.
VDOT proposes to realign the Starkey Road and Buck Mountain
Road intersection in such a way that the through traffic will
travel from Route 220 to Route 221. Starkey Road from Electric
Road (Route 419) will intersect with the through road at a tee
intersection (see attached sketch).
Since this project is an incidental construction project,
VDOT policy requires that the Transportation Department receive
approval from the County Board of Supervisors of the project
concept prior to bidding. After Board approval, the intersection
should be completed within one (1) year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This project will be funded from State Secondary Highway
Construction Funds.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Board approve the attached
Resolution endorsing the concept of a tee intersection at Starkey
Road and Buck Mountain Road.
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SUBMITTED BY:
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Phillip T. Hen y, P.E.
Director of Engineering
APPROVED:
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Elmer C. od
County Administrator
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ACTION VOTE
Approved ( ) Motion by:_ No Yes Abs
Denied t )
Received ( )
Referred
to
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Brittle
Garrett
Johnson
McGraw
Nickens
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AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1987
RESOLUTION REQUESTING REALIGNMENT OF THE
ROUTE 904 AND ROUTE 687 INTERSECTION
WHEREAS, Starkey Road (Route 904) and Buck Mountain Road
(Route 687) provide an important highway link to commercial,
industrial and residential property in Roanoke County; and the
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors desires to improve this
commercial, industrial and residential link; and
WHEREAS, Route 904 was placed on the Secondary Highway
Six-Year Construction Plan by the Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Department of Transportation Policy
requires the approval of the local Board of Supervisors, prior to
realigning any highways; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation has
determined that the realignment of the Starkey Road and Buck
Mountain Road is in the best interest of the citizens of Roanoke
County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Roanoke County Board
of Supervisors approves the realignment of the Route 904 and
Route 687 Intersection.
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AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1987
RESOLUTION 9887-3 REQUESTING REALIGNMENT OF THE
ROUTE 904 AND ROUTE 687 INTERSECTION
WHEREAS, Starkey Road (Route 904) and Buck Mountain Road
(Route 687) provide an important highway link to commercial,
industrial and residential property in Roanoke County; and the
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors desires to improve this
commercial, industrial and residential link; and
WHEREAS, Route 904 was placed on the Secondary Highway
Six-Year Construction Plan by the Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Department of Transportation Policy
requires the approval of the local Board of Supervisors, prior to
realigning any highways; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation has
determined that the realignment of the Starkey Road and Buck
Mountain Road is in the best interest of the citizens of Roanoke
County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Roanoke County Board
of Supervisors approves the realignment of the Route 904 and
Route 687 Intersection.
On motion of Supervisor Brittle, seconded by Supervisor
Garrett, and upon the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
A COPY - TESTS:
9/9/87
7-,-'~~ ~- ~.,
Mary H. Allen, Deputy Clerk
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
cc: File
Fred Altizer, Resident Engineer, VDOT
Phillip Henry, Director of Engineering
John Peters, Assistant Director of Engineering
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ITEM N UMBER ~ ~- ~~
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
IN ROANOKE, VIRGINIA ON SEPTEMBER $, 1987
MEETING DATE: September 8, 1987
SUBJECT: Resolution declaring volunteers for County programs
as employees of Roanoke County for the purpose of
Worker's Compensation Insurance.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
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SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
In the past, volunteer firefighters, volunteer rescue squad
personnel, and auxiliary policemen have been designated as
employees of Roanoke County for the sole and exclusive purpose of
being included in the County's Worker's Compensation Program.
This allows these volunteer employees the same compensation
coverages as our regular employees, based upon the Worker's
Compensation laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This coverage
also provides rehabilitation services when required and has
served to increase the morale of this class of employees.
The County also has an exposure with volunteers who act on
behalf of the County for other programs including, but not
limited to, Youth Haven II, interns and volunteers in the various
departments of the County, Parks & Recreation, etc. In order to
minimize the County's exposure in its general liability insurance
program, it is suggested that the Board of Supervisors adopt the
attached resolution declaring the volunteers of these programs to
be employees of the County of Roanoke for the sole and exclusive
purpose of being included in the Worker's Compensation program.
In order to qualify for such benefit, these volunteers must be
designated, in advance of their service, by the appropriate
department, and an employment/volunteer form placed on file in
the Department of Human Resources.
Since the County of Roanoke participates in a self-funded
insurance program for Worker's Compensation Insurance, there will
be no increased premium paid to an outside insurance company,
however, our exposure may be expanded to cover any incidental
losses incurred by this class of employees.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Since the County operates under a self-funded insurance
program for Worker's Compensation Insurance, there is no
increased premium to be expended for the inclusion of these
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AT A REGULAR MEETING
COUNTY, VIRGINIA OF THE BOARD OF SUpE
. HELD AT THE ROANOKE RVISORS
CENTER ON TUESDAY COUNTY ADMIN STRATIOON
. SEPTEMBER $, 1987.
RESOLUTION NO• 9887_
VOLUNTEER EMPLOYEES 4 DESIGNATING THE
ROANOKE AS EMPLOYEES OF THE COUNTY OF
FOR THE PURPOSE OF OF ROANOKE COUNTY
WORKER' COVERAGE UNDER THE
S COMPENSATION INSURANCE PROGRAM
BE IT RESOLVED
by the Board of Supervisors of Ro
County, Virginia, as follows: anoke
1• That Resolution
No. 3195
1982 --' adOPted on Tuesday, July 27
. designating the
Roanoke Count '
Roanoke Y Volunteer Firefighters
County Rescue Squad Personnel the
Auxiliar and the '
Y Policemen as Roanoke County
employees of Roanoke
of Worker's Com County for
pensation Insurance pure°ses
volunteer be amended to include all
employees who
have been
Department prOPerly registered with the
of Human Resources
Count as volunteer
Y of Roanoke for t emplOYees of the
he sole and exclusive purpose of
included in the County of Roanok
being
Program; and e ~s Worker's Compensation
2• That an attested
forwarded copy °f this resolution be forthwith
to Yeager and
administrator f Company, Inc • (third
or the Count Party
Y of Roanoke'
Program) and to the s Worker's Compensation
Industrial Commission of the Commonwea
Virginia , lth of
On motion of Supervisor
Brittle Johnson, seconded by Supervisor
and upon the followin
AYES: 9 recorded vote:
Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw
NAYS: None ~ Nickens, Johnson
A COPY - TESTE:
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Mary H. Allen, Deputy Clerk
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
9/9/87
cc: File
John Chambliss, Assistant County Administrator
D. Keith Cook, Director of Human Resources
Bev Waldo, Director of Youth Haven II
Yeager and Company
Industrial Commission of Virginia
A-9887-5
ITEM NUMBER ~- _.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
IN ROANOKE, VA., ON TUESDAY,
MEETING DATE: September 8, 1987
SUBJECT: Establishing common boundary lines
Old Bent Mountain Fire Station Property
COUNTY ADMINIS/T//RIATOR'S COMMENTS:
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SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
Shirley M. Wimmer is purchasing property from the heirs of
Clinton Dewey Brown, which is adjacent to the Bent Mountain Fire
Station property owned by the Board of Supervisors. In the
course of a property title search conducted on behalf of Wimmer,
conflicting boundary lines were found involving the subject par-
cel and adjoining property owners. The adjoining property
owners, which are the Board and George A. Stone and Ruby E.
Stone, should agree by deed to establish new boundary lines to
clear up any prior inconsistencies.
John Hubbard has reviewed the attached plats and recommends
approval of this action.
FISCAL IMPACT:Q~R,,
None. ~`~~
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board authorize the County
Administrator to execute such documents as may be necessary to
establish the common boundary line.
Respectfully submitted,
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Paul M. Mahoney
County Attorney
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ACTION VOTE
Approved (x) Motion by: Lee Garrett/Harry C. No Yes Abs
Denied ( ) _Nickens to ap rove Brittle x
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Received ( )
Referred
To
cc: Paul Mahoney
John Hubbard
John Willey
File
Garrett x
Johnson x
McGraw x
Nickens x
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
IN ROANOKE, VA., ON TUESDAY,
MEETING DATE: September 8, 1987
SUBJECT: Economic Development Strategy for review and comments
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The economic development strategy outlines two major programs.
The first is existing business expansion and retention. The
second is new business attraction. The programs are established
to assist in meeting the County goal of 75/25 residential/commer-
cial-industrial (the tax base revenue balance) from the present
ratio of 84/16.
This strategy describes how the County facilitates action and
provides assistance to enhance economic stability within the
community. It also explains the County's interworking relations
with regional, state and international economic development
organizations.
Finally, the strategy points out considerations and concerns when
attracting companies to the area. Its overall goal is to attract,
establish, and retain companies which positively develop the
economic stability of the locality for the creation of wealth and
a higher standard of living.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends review, comments and eventual adoption of the
economic development strategy.
SUBMITTED BY:
Brent D. Sheffl r
Economic Development Strategy
APPROVED:
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Elmer C. Hodge, r`.
County Administrator
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Approved ( )
Denied ( )
Received ( )
Referred
To
Motion by:
ACTION
Brittle
Garrett
Johnson
McGraw
Nickens
VOTE
No Yes Abs
Attachment
ITEM NUMBER 1r"~-
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE:
September 8, 1987
SUBJECT: Request for Work Session - Secondary Highway Six Year
Plan.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
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Staff requests a work session with the Board of Supervisors
for the September 22, 1987 meeting to present information and
receive input on the update of the Six Year Plan for Secondary
Roads. This update will primarily address the additional funding
for secondary roads that will be available from VDOT in the
coming years. The existing plan will be submitted to the Board
prior to this date.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
SUBMITTED BY:
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Phillip T. Henry, P E.
Director of Enginee ing
APPROVED:
Elmer C. Hod
County Administrator
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ACTION VOTE
Approved ( ) Motion by: No Yes Abs
Denied ( )
Received ( )
Referred
To
Brittle
Garrett
Johnson
McGraw
Nickens
ITEM NUMBER ~~~ ~- ,>
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
IN ROANOKE, VA., ON TUESDAY,
MEETING DATE: September 8, 1987
SUBJECT: Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of real estate -
Lot in Crestwood Park
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
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SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
In order to expand existing parking facilities in anticipa-
tion of the enlargement of the 419 library, staff has negotiated
to buy an adjacent well lot from Donald J. Plybon and Teresa B.
Plybon. Section 18.04 of the County Charter requires that the
acquisition of real estate or any interest therein be accomp-
lished only by ordinance.
The proposed ordinance authorizes the County Administrator
to execute such documents and take such actions as may be neces-
sary to accomplish this transaction. The first reading of the
proposed ordinance was held on September 8, 1987; the second read-
ing is scheduled for September 22, 1987.
FISCAL IMPACT : Ps~
$3,000 to be paid from library budget funds.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board favorably consider this
acquisition by the adoption of the attached ordinance.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved by,
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George rretson Elmer C. Ho ge
Library Director County Administrator
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ITEM NUMBER
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
IN ROANOKE, VA., ON TUESDAY,
MEETING DATE:
September 8, 1987
SUBJECT: Ordinance accepting an offer for and authorizing the
sale of real estate adjacent to Fort Lewis Fire Station
on U.S. Route 11-460
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The County has received an offer to purchase a portion of a
28.48 acre tract of real estate adjacent to the Fort Lewis Fire
Station along U. S. Route 11-460, more particularly designated as
Roanoke County Tax Map #55.13-1-2. The tract has not yet been
surveyed.
The County utilizes a portion of this larger tract of real
estate for public recreation. Numerous athletic fields are lo-
cated on this property. Any disposition of this property should
reserve these facilities until alternate facilities are avail-
able.
Section 18.04 of the County Charter requires that any sale
or disposition of public property be accomplished by ordinance.
The first reading of this proposed ordinance was held on August
25, 1987; the second reading and public hearing is scheduled for
September 8, 1987.
The Board's policy for the sale of real estate provides that
any person may submit an offer in writing for the purchase of
property. Any written offer should be received by the County on
or before September 7, 1987.
FISCAL IMPACT: ~~
Consideration to be determined from the best offer.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff makes the following recommendations:
1. That the Board of Supervisors reaffirm that this parcel
of land is surplus and available for sale by the County.
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2. That the Board of Supervisors favorably consider the
adoption of the proposed ordinance.
3. That the net proceeds from the sale of this property be
allocated to the Capital Improvements Funds as a reserve
for capital improvements, specifically to replace these
recreational facilities (ballfields).
Respectfully submitted,
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Paul M. Mahoney
County Attorney
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ACTION VOTE
Approved ( ) Motion by: No Yes Abs
Denied ( ) Brittle
Received ( ) Garrett
Referred Johnson
To McGraw
Nickens
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AT A REGULAR MEETING 1 - I
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY
CENTER, ADMINISTRA ION
ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1887
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING
AUTHORIZING THE `~N OFFER FOR AND
ADJACENT TO FORTSALE OF REAL ESTATE
ON U. S. ROUTE 11L460S FIRE STATION
WHEREAS, pursuant
to the provisions
the Charter of of Section 16.01 of
Roanoke County, the subject propert
clared to be surplus; and Y has been de-
WHEREAS, pursuant
to the provisions
the Charter of of Section 18.04 of
Roanoke Count
sale and Y~ a first reading concernin
disposition of the hereinafter g the
held on Au described real estate was
gust 25, 1987. A second readin
held on September 8, 1987• g and Public hearing was
. and
WHEREAS, this real estate consists
---~_ acres adjacent °f aPProximately
to Fort Lewis Fire Station on U.
11-460; and S. Route
WHEREAS, an offer has been received
from for this
and the prOPerty
consideration is as follows
and so hereby accepted. All other offe
hereby rejected; and
rs are
WHEREAS, all
proceeds from
to be allocated sale of this
to the real estate are
capital reserves of the County to re la
these recreational facilities (ballfie
P ce
lds).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that t
trator is authorized he Count
to execute Y Adminis-
actions such documents
on behalf of Roanoke and take such
lish County as are
the conve necessary to accomp_
yance of said
aPProved f which
form by the Count property, all o shall be u on
Y Attorney, P
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOROANOKESCOUNTYSADMINISTRATION
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE 1987
CENTER, ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,
ORDINANCE 9887-6 ACCEPTING AN OFFER FOR AND
AUTHORIZING SALE OF REAL ESTATE
ADJACENT TO FORT LEWIS FIRE STATION
ON U. S. ROUTE 11-460
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1, That pursuant to the provisions of Section 16.01 of
the Charter of Roanoke County, the subject property has been de-
clared to be surplus; and
2, That pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.04 of
and public hearing
the Charter of Roanoke County, a first reading
ncerning the sale a nd disposition of the hereinafter described
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real estate was held on August 25, 1987. A second reading was
held on September 8, 1987; and
3. That this real estate consists of approximately
8.976 acres adjacent to Fort Lewis Fire Station on U. S. Route
11-460; and ortion of
4. That an offer has been received for a p
Corporation. In
this property from Lewis-Gale Building
consideration for acquiring approximately 7.3 acres of this real
estate, Lewis- Gale Building Corporation offered $70,000 and 6.58
acres of real estate located off of State Route 221 across from
No. 95.01-1-4) (less and except that
Back Creek School (Tax Map tic
portion of this real estate containing the clinic and SeFort
drainfield) and the lease of existing ballfields a t the
Lewis site through September 1989 for $1.00. This offer is
hereby accepted.
5. That an offer has been received for a portion of
this property from Keith A. and Dianne H. Bradshaw. In considera-
tion for acquiring approximately 1.6 acres of this real estate,
Keith A, and Dianne H. Bradshaw offered $40,000. This offer is
hereby accepted.
6. That all other offers are hereby rejected.
7. That all proceeds from sale of this real estate are
to be allocated to the capital reserves of the County to acquire,
construct, maintain, or replace capital facilities, including
these recreational facilities (ballfields).
8. That the County Administrator is authorized to nego-
tiate the terms and conditions of these transactions and to exe-
cute such documents and take such actions on behalf of Roanoke
County as are necessary to accomplish the conveyance of said pro-
perty, all of which shall be upon form approved by the County
Attorney.
On motion of Supervisor McGraw, seconded by Supervisor
Johnson, and upon the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
A COPY - TESTE:
Mary H. Allen, Deputy Clerk
9/9/87 Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
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ITEM NUMBER ~=~T. ~ °'
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIONNOENT
ER
MEETING DATE: September 9, 1987
SUB- Jam- Appointments to Committees
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
1 • Communi t
orrections Resources Board
The one-year term of Joseph Cronin expired August 13, 1987.
Cronin is relocating in Lynchburg Virginia and will be unable
serve another term. Mr.
to
2• Court Servi
Advisory Board
~e Unit Advisor
Council/Youth and Famil Services
Unexpired two-year term of Mr.
term will expire on March 22, 1989eph D• Cronin. Mr. Cronin's
.resignation. See attached letter of
3• Grievance Panel
Three-year term of Charles L.
Jennings' term expires Septembern10ng1987lternate member. Mr.
Please see the attached for further information on th
committees. ese
Submitted By;
Approved by:
Mary H. Allen
Deputy Clerk
Elmer C. Hod e
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APProved ( ) ACTION -------------------------
Motion by: VOTE
Denied ( )
Received ( ) NO yes Abs
Brittle
Referred Garrett
To Johnson
McGraw
Nickens
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f Wiley & W:~~on
Arch~tc~cts Engineers Planners
June 17, 1987
County of Roanoke
Board of Supervisors
P. 0. Box 3800
I~tSanoke, Virginia 24015
Attn: Mr. Alan H. Brittle
Cave Spring District ',
Dear Alan:
23t0 Langhorne Road
P.O. Box 877
Lynchburg, Virginia 24505.0877
(804) 528-1901
As you know, I have recently changed my place of employment and
am now working for Wiley & Wilson, Architects, Engineers and Planners
in Lynchburg, Virginia. I will continue to reside in Roanoke County,
.for the immediate future, but will eventually relocate to the Lynchburg
area. With the commuting time between home and work being substantial,
I will aot be able to continue to serve as an alternate delegate on
the Community Corrections Resources Board or Court Service Unit Advisory
Council/Youth and Family Services. Advisory Board.
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Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to serve the County
of Roanoke. I'm particularly pleased to have had the opportunity to work
with and see the excellent work done by Mr. James Phipps and Mrs. Kathryn
Van Patten. Both were of immeasurable help to me.
Very/truly, ,/
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Joseph%~D. Cronin, ~"
~ Senior Vice Pres~,d~ent
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cc: Mike Lazzuri, Director of Court Services
Kathryn Van Patten, Court Community Corrections Program
Robert Johnson, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.
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COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS .
RESOURCES BOAR
'~' COMPOSITION:
To consist (From Bylaws and Section
member from °f Seven members a 53.1-183)
members Roanoke County; one PP°inted as follows:
from the judges in t member from Salem Cit one
from the Department he 23rd Judicial Districty~ three
determined b of Corrections. one member
year.) Y the aPP°inting authority h(Roanokefc:ountCesshall be
Y is one
B• DUTIES:
Roanoke Ci felon.
y referrals from the
diversion y' Roanoke County and the.Cit Circuit Courts of
from state penal system_ and localf Salem for
jails, P°ssible
C• MEETINGS: ~.
Third Tuesda f
Y of each month at 4:00 p•m•
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COURT SERVICES
FAMILY UNIT ADVISORY
SERVICES COUNCIL YOUTH AND
A. ADVISORY BOARD
COMPOSITION
districtard t° consist of
bodies of and one youth rnembermfromrs from
each count each each magisteria.i
appoint one or more emberslty served b high school. Governing
Y a court service unit may
8, ° a citizen advisory council.
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affectin vises and cooperates
children g the working of this with the court u
• their care and law and other Pon all matters
Consults Protection and laws relating to
. court service and'confer with t t° domestic
unit relative he court and relations;
the court service to the develo mentlrector of the'
Encoura prOgr`~% P and extension of
•" •'•the central ge the members selected
convenientl advisory council to by the council to
children Y can, institutions andslt as•often as the serve, on
and s under this law and to i'e associations• memberR
urroundings of t Port to the receiving. ~ `
• such persons he children court the •
institutions received by or in conditions
The Council or associations. charge of any
of the court;- should make th
,: partici Makes an annual r selves familiar with the
patinq governing bodies on the to the work
court and the,.
As the Youth ~ work of the council.` •
and Famil Services
Establish Advisor Board:
services; assistgoals and priorities for
youth In coordination and County-wide
services within the youth
capacity and to Private Planning fOr~COmprehensive
establish otherwise assist tsector. Serve in an advisory
Standards goals and objectives he 8°ard of Su
of 1979" °f the Delin in compliance pervisors to
• Assist quency prevention with alI "minimum
youth ever In conductin and Youth Development Act
Delinquency five years and to g an assessment of the
Y Prevention plan assist in develo needs of
the implementation further to ping an annual
Board of Su of the plan and makinparticipate in
about pervisors. Provide g a report thereonluating
raise youth may be expressed a Public forum where concerns the
concerns of public and and to
advisory board private receive recommendations and
legislative meeting upon organizations at an
develo amendments tO i Proper notice. Advocates necessaryar
both public and tO support mPr°ve communit
and private the developmenty conditions for youth
for youth of needed services
C' MEETING in the c°mmunity-
SCBEDULE:
One a quarter, the t
and place determined at meetings uesday, beginnin
g January; time
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GRIEVANCE PANEL
A. COMPOSITION
'~, To consist of three (3) members a
Supervisors; for terms of two years.•~ ppointed by the Board of
B. DUTIES
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The panel shall adopt such rules and procedures as it deems
necessary and desirable. The panel has the responsibility to
rule on.the interpretation, application, and meaning of the
.County's' personnel policies, rules and regulations. The panel
shall select for each hearing a panel chairman, set a time.for
the hearing which shall be held as soon as practical, but no
later than fifteen (15) full working days after the grievant
appeal,.
~ C- MEETING SCHEDULE
The County Administrator shall arrange a hearing with the
panel members to hear the grievance.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1987
RESOLUTION NO. 9887-10 APPROVING AND
CONCURRING IN CERTA EMS SET FORTH
ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA
FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM L -
CONSENT AGENDA
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1 • That that certain section of the agenda of the
Board of Supervisors for September 8, 1987, designated as Item L
Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as
to each item separately set forth in said section designated
Items 1 through 4, inclusive, as follows:
1. Minutes of Meeting - August 11, 1987
2• Acceptance of water and sewer facilities serving
The Falls, Section 3.
3• Notification from the Virginia Department of
Transportation that the following roads have been
accepted into the Secondary System.
a• 0.35 miles of Coachman Drive
b• 0.19 miles of Coachman Circle
c. 0.22 Miles of Forest Oak Drive
d• 0.79 miles of Summit Ridge Road
4• Authorization for County Administrator to execute
the appropriate documents for continuation of
CORTRAN services.
2. That the Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized
and directed where required by law to set forth upon any of said
items the separate vote tabulation for any such item pursuant to
this resolution.
On motion of Supervisor Garrett, seconded by Supervisor
Johnson, and upon the following recorded vote:
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Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
Roanoke County Administration Center
3738 Brambleton Avenue, SW
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
August 11, 1987
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
Virginia, met this day at the Roanoke Count
County, and th
Administration Center, this being the first Tuesday,
ust, 1987.
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IN RE: CALL TO ORDER
hairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 2:0
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p,m, The roll call was taken.
Chairman Bob L. Johnson, Vice Chairman Lee
Supervisors Alan H. Brittle,
MEMBERS PRESENT: Garrett,
Harry C. Nickens
NT• Supervisor Steven A.McGraw (arrived at 2:10
MEMBERS ARSE p.m.)
Administrator; John ~
Elmer C. Hodge , County C o u n t y
STAFF PRESENT : M C h a m b l i s s, A s s i s t a n t John
Administrator for Management Services;
Assistant County Administrator
R. Hubbard, Timothy W. Gubala,
of Public Facilities; for
Assistant County Administrator
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IN RE: NEW BUSINESS
1' A royal
of Fundin
Or anizat' for Cultural
Ions: Enri
Supervisor Brittle chment
involvement announced that
in the A ctin9 Company, he will a due to hi.
this matter. - bstain
from a vote it
Mr. Hodge noted
that $20,000
budget to fund cultural has been included
programs. This in th
requested fundin Year, three a
g• Center gencies ha v.
Roanoke in the
Valle Square, the Arts Council of
Y, and the Roanoke S
present from all Ymphony, Representatives
three organizations, were
Speaking on behalf of these
Cole, Executive °rganizations
Director of were Susan
the A its Council
Margarita Fourcroy, General Mana °f ROanoke
Valley
William S, gar of the Roanoke
Hubard, General Mana SYmPh°n
gar ° f Y, an
described the Center in the S
activities and events quare. The
planned by their
Supervisor Nickens gr°ups,
Center moved that
in t $15
he Square ,000 be allocated to
. and $2500 each
Roanoke Symphon to the Arts
Y• The motion w Council and the
and carried as seconded
by the followin by Supervisor McGra
AYES: 9 recorded vote,
Supervisors Garrett, McGraw
NAYS; ~ Nickens, Johnson
None
ABSTAIN; Supervisor Brittle
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2• A royal to rovide off-site water facilities to !I
IA palachian Power Compan
Supervisor McGraw announced hisll
+intention to abstain from this vote.
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,I Director of Utilities Clifford Craig re
Appalachian Power Company is developing their servic ported that
e center site II
north of the 419-Loch Haven Road inters
~ ection.
drilled a test well for water and found there is n They have ~j
of sufficient;;
.quality or quantity for their p Therefore
pur oses.
requestin they are II
g county water. The estimated cost of
facilities is the water ~~
$310,000. Appalachian Power Company has requested
that Roanoke County participating in the funding of the
Line. Staff has water
proposed the use of water revenue bonds and the
;ounty's share would be
$115,540. It is anticipated that within
:he next five years the County will collect over
ff-site $500,000 in
facilities fees in this section, and the costs will be
ecovered.
Ii Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the staff
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recommendation. The motion was seconded by Su er
sand carried b P visor Nickens I
y the following recorded vote:
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AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, Nickens
Johnson
;NAYS : None
;ABSTAIN: Supervisor McGraw
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f funds for storm sewer
construction on 0 den Road (Route '
867).. Mr. Hodge advised that
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until recently, the Highway Department covered the cost of roa
expansion and curb and guttering, if .necessary. This polic
has changed, and they now require local participation for suc
things as curb and guttering. VDOT is requesting that the Count
..fund their share of the curb and guttering at a cost of $10,200
Supervisor Nickens expressed concern at a procedur
that calls for the County to install curb and guttering unles
absolutely necessary. Mr. Hodge responded that hopefully, othe
road projects will be handle3d differently, but it will b~
necessary to pay a share for the Odden Road project because of
lack of shoulder.
Supervisor Nickens moved to appropriate $10,200 for the
curb and guttering for the Ogden Road project. The motion wa:
seconded by Supervisor Brittle and carried by the followinc
recorded vote:
RESOLUTION 81187-3 REQUESTING APPROPRIATION
FOR ROANOKE COUNTY SHARE OF STORM SEWER
CONSTRUCTION, OGDEN ROAD (ROUTE 867) PROJECT
WHEREAS, Ogden Road (Route 867) provides an important
urban highway link to cormnercial property in Roanoke County; and
the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors desires to improve this
commercial link; and
WHEREAS, Route 867 was placed on the Secondary Highway
Six-Year Construction Plan by the Roanoke County Board of
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1. The Board joins with the Town of Blacksburg an
Virginia Tech in requesting that the Commonwealth Transporta d o
Board and the Virginia Department of Transportation accept th
corridor solution the Town of Blacksburg has identified as th
best answer to the needs of the Commonwealth, and provide th
funds necessary for timely completion of the project; and
2. The Clerk to the Board is directed to mail copie
of this resolution to members of the Commonwealth Transportatio
Board.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor
Garrett, and upon the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
IN RE: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance authorizing the transfer of Hollins
Water System to Hollins Community Development Corporation:
Assistant County Attorney Linda Lehe reported thi
ordinance is to facilitate the completion of the Hollins Projec
by turning over to the Development Corporation that water system
This is necessary in order to receive the grant from the Farmer
Home Administration.
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(the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Nickens and
i!carried by the following recorded vote:
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IIAYES' Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw,
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2. Ordinance authorizin ratif in and confirmin the
c uisition and execution of leases for the Enhanced Emer enc ,'
Ill Communication S stem: Ms. Lehe stated this ordinance,
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and aoproval to obtain sites to locate 911!
_equests bo
:ommunications equipment. The staff has negotiated with the
property owners and the sites are suitable for this purpose.
Supervisor Brittle moved to approve first reading of the
ordinance. Supervisor Garrett seconded the motion.
Supervisor Nickens was concerned that the report did not
specify the costs involved with the acquisitions and leases, such
as the cost of the electric bill for the Poor Mountain site and
acreage. Mr.
(amount of the lease agreement for the Windy Gap
Hodge responded that the electric bill will cover the blinking
I y . lion
(lights on the tower and lights for the storage facilit
Edwards, Fire and Rescue Department, stated that the lease -or
the Windy Gap site will be approximately $150 a month, for five
years with an automatic renewal.
Supervisor Johnson advised that he would prefer a longer
lease because of the potential cost in the future.
August 11, 198
Ms . Lehe s toted
lease one
is a title dispute bet of the problems with the Win
wee dY Gap
the dispute has prevented t n two adjacent property owners
The he staff from and
two property owners finalizing the
'dis are in the terms.
pute, Mr. Edwards Process of sett
added that one ling this
not be willin
g to settle °f the property owners ma
with the but the other Y
County, owner is willing to
work
questi Supervisor Garrett was cone
ons cone erned about
erning these the unanswered
alternatives leases and
if these asked if there
did not wer
they are work out, e
investigatin Mr. Edwards
9 other options, responded
The motion carried by the fol
AYES lowin
NAYS; Super~lsors Brittle, Garrett g recorded vote;
None ~ McGraw, Nickens
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nance acce
the sale of tin an offer
real estat for and authori
Tech e, the remai zir, _
polo ical nder °f Mountai
Park :
Ms , Lehe n View Farm
offer to reported that
purchase the remainder the the Count
The of Y has an
land is currentl land available
Y zoned M_l, for sale,
for recreational purposes Eight acres I
• will be reserved
John Wille
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Present and reaffi Real I I
rmed that the propert Estate Assessments was,
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~~ ordinance. PProve first reading of the
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Gar
carried by the followin rett and
g recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett
McGraw, Nickens
j NAYS ~ None ~ Johnson
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i ndin Cha ter 7 ~
~~ of the Roanoke Count "Buildin Re ulations" ~~
Code to ado t a new
1 Numbers"• Ms. Article V, "Buildin I~
Lehe advised that this ordinanc ''
to the 911 e is essentialll
project, It establishes the requirement
homeowners and business to s for(
place in a conspicuous location the
numbers of their buildings to assist vehicles
calls, in responding to
Enforcement of the ordinance
is the responsibility of the
Chief Building Official, and James Nini
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respond to nger was present to
questions.
Supervisor Brittle was concerned that the
be aware of the requirements Public will not
of this ordinance, and since the
effective date is September 8th, he wante
full - d the issue discussed
y before proceeding to second reading. He
assurance that the re also requested
quirement be advertised so the public will
be aware of the ordinanro
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carried by the following recorded vote:
,AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson ;:
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4 Ordinance amending Chapter 7 "Building Regulations" I~
Numbers": Ms. Lehe advised that this ordinance is essential
to the 911 project. It establishes the requirements for
homeowners and business to place in a conspicuous location the
numbers of their buildings to assist vehicles in responding to
calls. Enforcement of the ordinance is the responsibility of the ~
Chief Building Official, and James Nininger was present t
respond to questions.
Supervisor Brittle was concerned that the public will no
be aware of the requirements of this ordinance, and since th
effective date is September 8th, he wanted the issue discussed
fully before proceeding to second reading. He also requested
assurance that the requirement be advertised so the public will
'be aware of the ordinance.
Supervisor McGraw asked Ms. Lehe what the liability to
er si n and it
the County was if a homeowner installed the prop g
jfell off and the fire department could not find the house. Ms.
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affix the number to the house, the County was actually removin
themselves from liability.
Supervisor Johnson inquired what the fine was. Ms. Leh
advised that this ordinance will be part of the County Building
Code and this would be a Class 1 misdemeanor with a fine up t.
$1,000. '
In response to a question from Supervisor Garrett
concerning whether these numbers could be on mailboxes, Chief
Tommy Fuqua stated that in some areas mailboxes are grouped
together on one side of the street. He also pointed out that
putting the number on the curb would not suffice because snow,
leaves or parked automobiles could obstruct the view.
Supervisor Johnson moved to approve first reading of they
ordinance. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Nickens.
Supervisor Brittle stated he was still concerned about
whether the public will understand, and requested that the'
effective date be changed to allow ample opportunity to inform;
the citizens.
Supervisor McGraw made a substitute motion to continue
the first reading until the next meeting so that these concerns.
may be addressed. Mr. Hodge reminded the board that there will
be two weeks until the next meeting which will give the staff1
time to answer the board's questions. He also pointed out that
information had already been sent to the citizens telling them of
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the importance of putting numbers on their
buildings. The
,effective date could also be changed to give the ci '
understand the ordinance, tizens time to
Don Reid from C&P Tele hone was .i
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~~oard that they will be sending inserts w'
~ ith bills throu h
i'tnonth o.f September and 9 the I
October. reminding their customers of 911.
He will check with C&P and see if the i
I. y could also include ~~
;information about the building number ordinance.
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Supervisor Johnson directed the staff to make the
iecessary changes prior to the second readin
trittle also directed the staff to advertise these g. Supervisor
requirements.
The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
YES: Supervisors Brittle
Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
~YS: None
5• Ordinance acce tin an offer for and authorizin
he sale of real estate ad 'a cent to Fort Lewis Fire Station
. Route 11-460: - on U.
Ms. Lehe announced that the
eceived an offer concernin C ounty has
g property adjacent to Fort Lewis Fire
3ta tion. The tract is 3-1 3 acres and is zoned B-1 ,'
ias received too late to include in the p This offer
pre ared agenda. '
Supervisor Nickens stated this was across from Shamrock
ark and is used in conjunction with the park. He unde
hat the rstood
County had made a commitment to the residents in the
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area not to sell ,the property until other recreational facilitie
would be available for them. He also questioned bringing this u
without having proper notice in the public agenda. Mr. Hodg
suggested that this item be continued for two weeks to allow fo
proper public notice.
Supervisor Nickens moved to table this issue until th
next meeting. The motion was seconded by Supervisor McGraw an
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
IN RE: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance a rovin a reement between the Cit of~'~,
Salem and the Count of Roanoke re ardin annexation of certain
territories of Roanoke County: ,j
Supervisor Nickens stated that since this was discusso
at the last board meeting and there is no opposition, he moved
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approval of the second reading. The motion was seconded b.
Supervisor Johnson and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
ORDINANCE 81187-6 APPROVING THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SALEM AND
THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE REGARDING
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ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORIES OF
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WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of
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''Roanoke County, Virginia, has executed an Agreement dated
March 3, 1987, by and between the City of Salem and the County of '!;
Roanoke; and ';
WHEREAS, the Agreement has been reviewed and approved'
by the Commission on Local Government; and II
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WHEREAS, the County of Roanoke has advertised its inten- j'
tion to approve this Agreement on July 14, 1987, and July 21,
1987, in the Roanoke Times & World News, a newspaper of general
circulation in this jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the first reading and public hearing on this
ordinance was held on July 28, 1987, and the second reading on
this ordinance was held on August 11, 1987; and
WHEREAS, the respective localities are desirous of re-
olving these issues.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Board of Super-
isors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that the Memorandum of Agree-
ent dated March 3, 1987, a true copy of which is attached hereto
nd incorporated herein, is hereby adopted and app:roved.
The County Attorney is hereby directed to petition the
ircuit Court for an order establishing the rights of the respec-
tive local governments as set forth under the terms of this Agree-
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ment, and to take such other action as may be necessary to accomp
lish these purposes.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens, seconded by Superviso
Johnson, and upon the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
2. Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of certain
water systems: Ms. Lehe stated this ordinance will authorize
the acquisition of five water systems and establishes the fundinc
sources to acquire the systems.
Supervisor Garrett moved to approve the second reading of
the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Supervisor McGraw an<
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Johnson
NAYS: Supervisor Nickens
ORDINANCE 81187-7 AUTHORIZING 'PHE
ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN WATER SYSTEMS
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter
requires that the acquisition of real estate or any interest
therein be accomplished by ordinance, and that the Eirst reading
on this ordinance was held on July 28, 1987, and the second read-I
ing on this ordinance was held on August 11, 1987; and
WHEREAS, Roanoke County can provide a better, more com-
plete water system by owning and operating all water systems in
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the County, and can better satisfy public health, safety and wel-I
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,fare standards and requirements; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Roanoke County have expressed
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1. That the acquisition of the following water systems
within the funds and funding sources indicated is hereby approved
land authorized:
(Water System Cost Funding Source
'Cherokee Hills $ 67,000 1986 Bonds
Forest Edge 131,000 1986 Bonds
Carriage Hills/Parker 35,000 1986 Bonds
Crescent Heights 60,000 1985 Bonds
Sherry Court 6,300 Utility Fund
2. That an additional ten percent (10$) contingency
(account for legal, engineering, and miscellaneous expenses is
thereby authorized.
3. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized
'to take such actions and execute such documents, all upon a form)
(,approved by the County Attorney, as may be necessary to accomp-~
lish the purposes and intent of this ordinance.
On motion of Supervisor Garrett, seconded by Supervisor
McGraw, and upon the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Johnson
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3. Ordinance vacating the Plat of the Rams ate Court
Subdivision: Supervisor Nickens advised that since this is th
second reading and no one is present to speak in opposition h
I'moved to approve the second reading of the ordinance. The motio.
was seconded by Supervisor McGraw. The motion carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisor Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
ORDINANCE 81187-8 VACATING THE PLAT OF
RAMSGATE COURT SUBDIVISION
WHEREAS, Jerry W, and Janat L. Bush have petitioned the
Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, to vacate the
plat of the Ramsgate Court Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the petitioners are the owners of the property
constituting this subdivision, except for three (3) lots therein;
and
WHEREAS, a public hearing and first reading on this
ordinance was held on July 28, 1987, and the second reading on
this ordinance was held on August 11, 1987.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia as follows:
1 That the plat of the Ramsgate Courtly
Subdivisionrecorded on March 3, 1973, and found in Plat Book 8,
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page 38, among the records of the Clerk of the Circuit Court forll
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II 2. That the Clerk of the Circuit Court is authorized
to take such action as may be necessary to accomplish the purpose
and intent of this ordinance.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens, seconded by Supervisor.
McGraw, and upon the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson it
NAYS: None
4. Ordinance amending Chapter 22 of the 1985 Roanoke
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County Code Water establishing requirements for the ;
construction and testing of wells for public water supplies:
No one was present to speak to this ordinance and there was no
discussion as this was previously discussed on July 28, 1987.
Supervisor Nickens moved to approve second reading of the
ordinance. The motion was seconded by Supervisor McGraw and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
ORDINANCE N0. 81187-9 AMENDING C~'APTER
22 OF THE 1985 ROANOKE COUNTY CODE, "WATER"
ESTABLISHING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FUR THE
CONSTRUCTING AND TESTING OF WELLS FO F. PUB-
LIC WATER SUPPLIES
WHEREAS, the Board finds that the improper
;construction of wells can adversely affect aquifers as
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groundwater resources in Roanoke County. Consistent with th
duty to protect these groundwater resources and to safeguard th
public welfare, safety, and health, it is declared to be th
policy of Roanoke County to require that the construction an
location of wells conform to reasonable requirements; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of these requirements ar
authorized by Section 15.1-292.2, Section 15.1-299 and Section
15.1-341, et seq. of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the first reading on this ordinance was hel
on July 28, 1987, and the second reading on this ordinance wa
held on August 11, 1987.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanok~
County, Virginia as follows:
1. That Chapter 22 of the 1985 Roanoke County Code
"Water" (Chapter 20.1 of the 1971 Roanoke County Code) is hereb~
amended and reenacted as follows:
Section 20.1-9 of the 1971 Roanoke County Code is here-
by repealed:
We}ls si~a}} meet state ~ee~t~latiens e~lsting as e
the elate of eenstrc~etlen- P~11 wells shall be a}ass ~ e~ II we}}s
Baeatlen e€ a}} we}}s s~ia}1 be sHewn en a p}an e€ tine spstext
Eael~ we}1 sl~a}} h~~*e m}n}xtttt~t ene-€et~rtl~ lnei~ alr 1}ne set to tl~
eleptl~ e€ tl~e pttxtp- A }aw water le~rel eent~el sl~a}} lie p~e~aleleel
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A fe~tp-eie~ht hes~ pt~xtp test shall be ~ee~ni~ed en all wells.-
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Wells shall meet state and American Waterworks Associa-
tion (AWWA A-100-84) regulations/standards existing as of the
date of well construction. In addition to the State regulations, ;;
the following shall also be required: Location of all wells
shall be shown on a plan of the water system. A minimum of two
wells must be constructed and placed in service for all public
water supply systems. Performance testing of wells shall be in
accordance with AWWA A-100-84 Standard for water wells, Section
10. The step-drawdown and constant-rate test shall be used to
determine the maximum safe vield for 30 days of continuous use.
The 48 hour pump test required by the state shall be performed
after the AWWA test. The actual well capacity used to determine
the maximum equivalent residential connections shall be the
lesser of quantity determined by the AWWA step-drawdown/constant
rate test or the 48 hour state requirement test.
All well pump tests shall be scheduled v~~ith and ob-
served b the Utilit Director or his desi nated re rE:sentative.
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2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon
adoption.
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On motion of Supervisor Nickens, seconded by Supervisor
McGraw, and upon the following recorded vote:
APES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
Ni~YS : None
5. Ordinance amending and reenacting the Roanoke
County Zoning Ordinance to revise the Floodplain Ordinance•
Phillip Henry was present to address this ordinance. Supervisor
Johnson inquired if this had been discussed with the Homebuilders
Association. Mr. Henry responded that amendment was discussed at
the Homebuilders meeting and had been heard under the first
reading of ordinance on July 28, 1987. Mr. Hodge responded that
Mr. Jamison of the Homebuilders Association called to state he
had not had an opportunity to review the ordinance. '
Supervisor Brittle moved to table this issue until it has
been discussed with the Homebuilders Association. The motion was
seconded by Supervisor Nickens and carried by the following
recorded vote: ~
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AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
County Zoning Ordinance and the Roanoke County Subdivision
Ordinance to adopt the Virginia De partment of Transportation
Drainage Manual anA Rnar3 a.,a Rr;a„o c+-,..,a~,.a.. ,..,a
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'Specifications: This ordinance had been previous discussed on
I~July 28, 1987.
Supervisor Nic:Kens moved to approve the second reading of~'
,the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Garrett and;
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;AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
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ORDINANCE 81187-10 AMENDING AND
REENACTING THE ROANOKE COUNTY ZONING
ORDINANCE AND THE ROANOKE COUNTY
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DRAINAGE MANUAL AND ROAD AND BRIDGE
STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
WHEREAS, a first reading and public hearing concerning
this amendment was held on July 28, 1987; the second reading was
held on August 11, 1987; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety, and general welfare of the
citizens of Roanoke County require the adoption of standards and
regulations to minimize adverse environmental impacts resulting
ifrom the dangers of flooding and the drainage of surface and
storm waters; and
WHEREAS, Section 15.1-292, 15.1-466, and 15..i-489 of
the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, authorize the county to
adopt ordinances and to exercise such general powers to prevent)
the pollution of water; to make, erect, and construct drains,
sewers, and public ducts; to establish reasonable standards for
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drainage regulations of subdivisions or developments; and to pro-
vide safety from flood, flood protection, and to protect against
tt~e loss of life, health, or property from flood and other simi-
lar dangers; and
WHEREAS, Roanoke County and its citizens have suffered
and continue to suffer the harmful effects of flooding and inade-
quate drainage of surface waters, and from the volume and velo-
city of storm water runoff; and
WHEREAS, these hazards and dangers to public health,
safety, and welfare are caused in part by climate, topography and
the development of land.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Super-
visors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that the Roanoke County Code
is amended and reenacted as follows:
1. Amend Appendix A, the Roanoke County Zoning Ordin-
ance, Section 21-104, "Site Plan Review," by revising sub-section
C, "Site Plan Preparation," to sub-section (u) to read as fol-
lows:
(u) i'~bl~e storm drainage system, designed in
accordance with
the current edition of the
Virginia
Department ~~
of
Transportation Drainage Manual.
2. Amend Appendix A, the Roanoke County Zoning Ordin-
ance, Section 21-104, "Site Plan Review," to add a new sub-
section (z> to read as follows:
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Compliance with the current edition of the Vir-
~artment of Transportation Road and Bridge Standards and
Specifications.
3. Amend Appendix B, the Roanoke County Subdivision ;
Ordinance, Article IV, "Improvements," Section 18, "Plans and
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;specifications generally," by revising sub-section (d) as fol- I~
flows
(1) All storm drainage facilities including on-tract
nd off-tract drainage and other drainage structures necessary
or the proper use and drainage of slopes, streets, highways, and
edestrian ways and for the public safety, shall be designed to
onvey the flow of surface waters without damage to persons and
roperty. The system shall insure drainage away from buildings
nd on-site waste disposal sites and septic tank facilities with
ubsurface disposal fields. The County of Roanoke will require a
rimarily underground system to accommodate frequent floods and a
econdary surface system to accommodate larger less frequent
loods. Drainage plans shall be consistent with local rE~gional
torm drainage plans or be designed in accordance with the cur-
ent edition of the Virginia Department of Transportation Drain-
qe Manual. The facilities shall be designed to prevent the dis-
barge of excess runoff onto the adjacent properties.
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(2) Erosion and sediment control measure s. including
p7.anting .
(3) Compliance with the current edition of the Vir-~
~inia Department of Transportation Road and Bridge Standards and
~~ecifications.
4. The effective date of this ordinance shall bel
August 12, 1987.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens, seconded by Supervisor
(Garrett, and upon the following recorded vote:
(AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
~ NAYS : None
7. Ordinance amending Chapter 21 of the 1971 Roanoke
County Code, "Zoning" and A endix A of the 1985 County Code by
adding certain provision mandated by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency; and requirement that the Zoning Administrator
obtain information regarding elevation and. other flood-related
factors before issuing a zoning permit- This ordinance was!;
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discussed at first reading on July 28, 1987. No citizens were
present to speak on this ordinance.
Supervisor McGraw moved to approves second reading of the.
ordinance. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Nickens andl
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
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ORDINANCE 81187-11 AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF
THE 1971 ROANOKE COUNTY CODE, "ZONING,"
AND APPENDIX A OF THE 1985 ROANOKE COUNTY
i~ CODE BY ADDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS
'~ MANDA'T'ED BY THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMEN'T' AGENCY TO WIT: DEFINITIONS OF
~~ " LOWES'.P FLOOR, " "MANUFACTURED HOME, "
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'.~ "START OF CONSTRUCTION"; AND REQUIREMENT
~;~ THAT THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OBTAIN
'~ INFORMATION REGARDING ELEVATION AND OTHER
!,~~ FLOOD- RELATED FACTORS BEFORE ISSUING A
~~~I ZONING PERMIT
WHEREAS, the first reading and public hearing on this ordi-
Hance was held on July 28, 1987, and the second reading on this
ordinance was held on August 11, 1987; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety, and general welfare of the
citizens of Roanoke County require the adoption of standards and
regulations to minimize adverse environmental impacts resulting
from the dangers of flooding and the drainage of surface ands
storm waters; and
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WHEREAS, Section 15.1-292, 15.1-466, 15.1-486, 15.1-
X489, and 15.1-490 of the of Virginia; 1950, as amended authorize'
the county to adopt ordinances and. to exercise such general
powers to prevent the pollution of water; to make, erect, and
(construct drains, sewers, and public ducts; to establish reason-
ble standards for drainage regulations of subdivisions or devel-
Iopments; and to provide safety from flood, flood protection, and
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ito protect against the loss of life, health, or property rom
Ilflood and other similar dangers; and
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WHEREAS, Roanoke County and its citizens have suffered)
and continue to suffer the harmful effects of flooding and ina de-I
~quate drainage of surface waters, and from the volume and velo-
city of: storm water runoff; and
WHEREAS, these hazards and dangers to public health,
(safety, and welfare are caused in part by climate, topography and)
(the development of land.
WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has
mandated that the County follow the procedures contained within
these amendments in order to insure continuation of federal flood
insurance for certain residents of Roanoke County.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervi-I
sors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that the Roanoke County Code is
hereby amended and re-enacted as follows:
1. Amend and re-enact Appendix A of the 1985 Roanoke
County Code, Zoning Ordinance, Article V, "Special Public Inter-~
est Regulations", as follows:
ARTICLE V. SPECIAL PUBLIC INTEREST REGULATIONS
~ 21-61. Floodplains.
The purpose of these provisions is to prevent the following
hazards: the loss of life and property, the creation of health
end safety hazards, the disruption of commerce and governmental
services, the extraordinary and unnecessary expenditure of public
funds for flood protection and relief, and the impairment of the
tax base by the means provided here:
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Regulating uses, activities, and development which, acting
alone or in combination with other existing or future
uses, activities, and development, will cause unacceptable
increases in flood heights, velocities, and frequencies.
Restricting or prohibiting certain uses, activities, and
development from locating within areas subject to flood-,
ing .
Requiring all those uses, activities, and developmentslj
that do occur in flood-prone areas to be protected and/or
flood-proofed against flooding and flood damage. ~
Protecting individuals from buying lands and structures
which are unsuited for intended purposes because of flood
hazards .
Applicability.
hese provisions shall apply to all lands within the jurisdiction
f Roanoke County and identified as being flood-prone as stipu-
ated in this section.
Compliance.
(a) No land shall hereafter be developed and no structure
shall be located, relocated, constructed, reconstructed,
enlarged, or structurally altered except in full compli-
ance with the terms and provisions of this section and any
other applicable ordinances and regulations which apply to
uses within the jurisdiction of this section.
(b) This ordinance supersedes any regulations currently in,
effect in flood-prone areas. However, any underlying regu-
lations shall remain in full force and effect t:o the ex-
tent that those provisions are more restrictive.
Definitions.
For the purpose of the Floodplain Section of this ordinance,
these terms are defined as follows:
(a) Development - any man-made change to improved or unim-
proved real estate including but not limited to buildings
or other structures, the placement of mobile homes,
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streets and other paving, utilities, filling, grading
excavation, mining, dredging, or drilling operations.
(b) Flood - a general and temporary inundation of normally dr
land areas.
(c) F'loodplain - (1) a relatively flat or low land area adjoin
ing a river, stream, or watercourse which is subject t
partial or complete inundation; (2) an area subject to th
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from any source.
Floodway - the designated area of the floodplain required
to carry and discharge flood waters of a given magnitude.
Lowest floor - the lowest floor includes the lowest en-
closed area (includin basement) of an structure. An
unfinished or flood resistant enclosure usable solel for
arkin of vehicles, buildin access, or stora e, in an
area other than a basement area, is not considered a build-
in 's lowest floor, rovided that such enclosure is not
built so as to render the structure in violation of the
applicable non-elevation desi n requirements of this ordi-
nance.
Manufactured home - a structure, trans ortable in one or
more sections, which is built on a ermanent chassis and
is-desi ned for use with or without a ermanent foundation
when connected to the required utilities The term "manu-
factured home" also includes ark trailers, travel trail-
ers, and other similar vehicles laced on a site for
greater than 180 consecutive days
Manufactured home park or subdivision - a parcel (or con-
tiguous parcels) of land divided into two or more manufac-
tured home lots for rent or sale.
One hundred Year Flood - a flood that, on the average, isli
likely to occur once ever 100
y years (i.e., that has a one'!
percent chance of occurring each year, although the flood'
may occur in any year).
Start of construction - "start of construction" includes
"substantial im rovement" and means the date the buildin
ermit was issued, provided the actual start of construc-
tion, repair, reconstruction, placement, or other improve-
ment was within 180 da s of the ermit date. The "actual
start" means either the first lacement of ermanent con-
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struction of a structure on a site, such as the ourin of
slab or footin s, the installation of piles, the construc-)
tion of columns, or an work be and the sta e of excava-
tion; or the placement of a manufactured home on a
foundation. Permanent construction does not include land
preparation, such as clearing, grading and fillin
does it include the installation of streets and/or~walk-;
ways; nor does it include excavation for a basement,
footings, piers, or foundations or the erection of tem o-
rar forms, nor does it include the installation on the I;
property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds I~
not occupied as dwelling units or not art of the main ~I
structure. i
~D. Floodplain area.
I'The various floodplain areas shall include areas subject to
inundation by waters of the one hundred (100) year flood. The
primary basis for the delineation of these areas shall be the
Flood Insurance Study for Roanoke County prepared by the H-S-
Bepa~tx~er~t of Het~sing artd Hrban Ber~elapx~ent; Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Federal Insurance Administration, dated
6ete3~e~ 17; }9~8December 4, 1985 and subse went amendments.
(a) The Floodway is delineated for purposes of this section
using the criteria that a certain area within the flood-
plain must be capable of carrying the waters of the one
hundred (100) year flood without increasing the water
surface elevation of that flood more than one (1) foot at
any point. These Floodways are specifically defined in
Table 2 of the above referenced Flood Insurance Study and
shown on the Flood Boundary and Floodway Map accompanying
that study.
(b) The Flood-Fringe shall be that area of the 100-year flood-
plain not included in the Floodway. The basis for the
outermost boundary of the Flood-Fringe shall be the one
hundred (100) year flood elevations contained in the flood
profiles of the .above referenced Flood Insurance Study and
as shown on the Flood Boundary and Floodway Map accompany-
ing the study.
(c) The Approximated Floodplain shall be that floodplain area
for which no detailed flood profiles or elevations are
provided, but where a one hundred (100) year floodplain
boundary has been approximated. Such areas are shown on
the Flood Boundary and Floodway Map and Flood Insurance
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Rate Map. Where the specific 100-year flood elevation
cannot be determined for this area using other sources of
da to such as the U . S . Army Corps of Engineers, Floodplain
Inl:ormation Reports, U.S. Geological Survey Flood Prone
Quadrangles, etc., then the applicant for the proposed
us~~, development and/or activity shall determine this ele-
vation in accordance with hydrologic and hydraulic engi-
neering techniques. Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses
shall be undertaken only by professional engineers or
others of demonstrated qualifications, who shall certify
that the technical methods used correctly reflect current-
ly accepted technical concepts. Calculations for the
design flood shall be related to existing land use and
potential development under existing zoning. Studies,
analyses, computations, etc., shall be submitted in suffi-
cient detail to allow a thorough review by the County Engi-
neer.
E. Overlay concept.
(a) The Floodplain Areas described above shall be overlays t
the existing underlying Zoning Districts as shown on th
Official Zoning Map, and as such, the provisions for th
floodplain areas shall serve as a supplement to the under
lying Zoning District provisions.
(b) Where there happens to be any conflict between the provi
sions or requirements of any of the Floodplain Areas an
those of any underlying Zoning District, the more restric
tive provisions shall apply.
(c) In the event any provision concerning a Floodplain Area is
declared inapplicable as a result of any legislative o
administrative actions or judicial discretion, the basi
underlying Zoning District provisions shall remain appli-~
cable .
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The boundaries of the Floodplain Areas are established as shows
on the Flood Boundary and Floodway Map and Flood Insurance Rate
Ma~which are declared to be a part of this chapter and whist
shall be kept on file in the office of the Zoning Administrator.
G. Floodplain boundary changes and interpretation.
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The delineation of any of the floodplain areas may be
revised by the Board of Supervisors where natural or man-
made changes have occurred and/or made detailed studies
conducted or undertaken by the U.S. Army Corps of Engi-
neers or other qualified agency, or an individual docu-
ments the need for such change. However, prior to any
such change, approval must be obtained from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance Admini
tion .
'(b) Initial interpretations of the boundaries of the Flood-
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plain Areas shall be made by the Zoning Administrator.
~ Should a dispute arise concerning the boundaries of any of
~ the floodplain areas, the Board of Zoning Appeals shall
make the necessary determination. The person questioning
or contesting the location of the floodplain area boundary
shall be given an opportunity to present his case to the
Board of Zoning Appeals and to submit technical evidence.
Floodplain area provisions.
'~11 uses, activities, and development occurring within any flood-
~lain area shall be undertaken only upon the issuance of a zoning
permit. Such development shall be undertaken only in strict com-
~liance with the provisions of this section and with all other
applicable codes and ordinances such as the Virginia Uniform
statewide Building Code and the Roanoke County Subdivision Ordi-
iance. Prior to the issuance of any such permit, the Zoning
.dministrator shall require all applications to include compli-
nce with all applicable state and federal laws.
nder no circumstances shall any use, activity, and/or develop-
ent adversely affect the capacity of the channels or floodways,
f any watercourse, drainage ditch, or any other drainage facil-
ty or system.
prior to any proposed alteration or relocation of any charnels or
~loodways of any watercourse, stream, etc., within I~.oanoke
'ounty, approval shall be obtained from the State Water Control
~oard. Further notification of the proposal shall be given to
11 affected adjacent jurisdictions. Copies of such notification
hall be forwarded to the State Water Control Board, the State
epartment of Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Federal Emer-
ency Management Agency, Federal Insurance Administration.
a> All Floodplain Districts
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Required Information
Fcr all ermits the Zonin Administrator shall (i) obtain
tt:e elevation ( in relation to mean sea level ) of the
lowest floor (including basement) of all new or substan
tially improved structures, and whether or not such struc
tures contain a basement, (ii) obtain, if the structure
has been flood roofed, the elevation (in relation to mean
sea level) to which the structure was flood roofed, and
(iii) maintain a record of all such information. Where a
non-residential structure is intended to be made water
tight below the base flood level, (i) a registered prof es
sional en sneer or architect shall develo and/or review
structural design, specifications, and Tans for the con
struction, and shall certif that the desi n and methods
of construction are in accordance with acce ted standards
of ra ctice for meetin the a licable revisions of the
Vir inia Uniform Statewide Buildin Code, and (ii) a
record of such certificates which includes the s ecific
elevation (in relation to mean sea level) to which such
structures are flood- roofed shall be maintained b the
Zoning Administrator.
Zone A
The Zoning Administrator shall obtain, review and reason
abl utilize an base flood elevation and floodwa data
available from a Federal, State, or other source, as cri
teria for re uirin that new construction, substantial
im rovements, or other develo ment in Zone A meets alli
standards noted in the Floodplain section of this ordi
nance.
Service Facilities ~
Electrical heatin
ventilation, lumbin and air-!;
conditionin e ui ment and other service facilities shall I'
be designed and/or located so as t~ nravPnt watA,- ~,-l,..,
entering or accumulating within the components during con-«
ditions of flooding.
(4) Manufactured Homes
All manufactured homes to be laced or substantiall
im roved within an flood lain district shall be elevated
on a ermanent foundation such that the lowest floor of
the manufactured home is at or above the base f l enc3 a7 a~~a
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tion and shall be securely anchored to an adequately I~
anchored foundation system in accordance with the prove
sions of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
This rovision shall a 1 to existin manufactured home
arks, subdivisions and lots where an existing manufac-'
tured home is replaced, any expansion to an existing park
or subdivision, and to new arks, subdivisions and instal
lations constructed after the effective date of this ordi-''
nance.
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For all new construction and substantial improvements,
full enclosed areas below the lowest floor that are
subject to flooding shall be designed to automatically
e ualize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by
allowing for the entry and exit of floodwaters. Designs
for meeting this requirement must either be certified by a
re istered rofessional en sneer or architect or must meet
or exceed the followin minimum criteria: a minimum of
two o enin s haven a total net area of not less than one
s uare inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject
to flooding shall be rovided The bottom of all o enings_
may be no higher than one foot above grade. Openings may
be equipped with screens, louvers, or other coverings or
devices provided that they permit the automatic entry and
exit of floodwaters.
Floodway
In the Floodway no development shall be permitted except
where the effect of such development on flood heights is
fully offset by a ccompanying improvements which have been
approved by all appropriate authorities as required above.
The placement of any mebl}emanufactured home, except
in an existing x~eb~}emanufactured home park or subdivi-
sion, within the Floodway is specifically prohibited.
Permitted Uses
In the Floodway the following uses and activities are
permitted provided that they are in compliance with the
provisions of the underlying Zoning District and are not
prohibited by any other ordinance and provided that they
do not require structures, fill, or storage of materials
and equipment:
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(i) Agricultural-uses such as general farming, pasture,
grazing, outdoor plant nurseries, horticulture,
truck farming, forestry, sod farming, and wild crop
harvesting.
(ii) Public and private recreational uses and activities
such asparks, day camps, picnic grounds, golf
courses, boat launching and swimming areas, hiking,
and horseback riding trails, wildlife and nature
preserves, game farms, fish hatcheries, trap and
skeet game ranges, and hunting and fishing areas.
(iii) Accessory residential uses such as yard areas,
gardens, play areas, and loading areas.
(iv) Accessory industrial and commercial uses such as
yard areas, parking and loading areas, airport land-
ing strips, etc.
(2) Uses Permitted by Special Exception
The following uses and activities may be permitted by
Special Exception of the governing body following a public
hearing provided that they are in compliance with the
provisions of the underlying Zoning District and are not
prohibited by this or any other ordinance:
(i) Structures (except for mobile manufactured homes)
accessory to the uses and activities in (1) above.
(ii) Certain utilities and public facilities and improve-
ments such as pipe lines, water and sewage treatment
plants, and other similar or related uses.
(iii) Water-related uses and activities such as marinas,
docks, wharves, piers, etc.
(iv) Extraction of sand, gravel, and other materials
(where no increase in level of flooding or velocity
is caused thereby).
(v) Storage of materials and equipment provided that
they are not flammable or explosive, and are not
subject to major damage by flooding, or provided
that such material and equipment is firmly anchored
to prevent flotation or movement, and/or can be read-
ily removed from the area within the time available
after flood warning.
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(vi) Other similar uses and activities provided they
cause no increase in flood heights and/or velocities.
All uses, activities, and structural development,
shall be undertaken in strict compliance with the
flood-proofing provisions contained in all appli-
cable codes and ordinances.
Flood-Fringe and Approximated Floodplain
In the Flood-Fringe and Approximated Floodplain the devel-
opment and/or use of land shall be permitted in accordance
with the regulations of the underlying Zoning District
provided that all such uses, activities, and/or develop-
ment shall be undertaken in strict compliance with the
floodproofing and related provisions contained in the
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and all other
applicable codes and ordinances.
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However, in Approximated Floodplain areas the applicant
and/or developer shall evaluate the effects of the pro-
posed development and/or use of land on the floodplain
with current hydrologic and hydraulic engineering tech-
niques. The applicant and/or developer shall submit
studies, analysis, computations, etc. to show the delinea-
tion of a floodway based on the requirement that all exist-
ing and future development not increase the 100- year
flood elevation more than one (1) foot at any point. The
engineering principle, equal reduction of conveyance,
shall be used to make the determination of increased flood
height.
Procedures for Special Exception i-n Floodways.
> Any use listed as permitted with a Special Exception in a
floodway shall be allowed only after application to the
County Board of Supervisors. Such application shall
include the following:
(1) Plans in triplicate drawn to scale not less tan 1" to
100' horizontally showing the location, dimensions, and
contours (at 5 foot intervals) of the lot, existing and
proposed structures, fill, storage areas, water supply,
sanitary facilities, and relationship of the floodway to
the proposal.
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(2) A typical valley cross-section as necessary to adequately
show the channel of the stream, elevation of land areas
adjoining each side of the channel, cross-sectional areas
to be occupied by the proposed development, and 100-year
flood elevation.
(3) A profile showing the slope of the bottom of the channel
or flow line of the stream.
(4) A summary report, prepared by professional engineers or
others of demonstrated qualifications, evaluating the pro-
posed project in relation to flood heights and velocities;
the seriousness of flood damage to the use; and other per-
tinent technical matters.
(5) A list of names and addresses of adjoining property
owners.
(b) The Board shall refer the complete application including
technical evaluation to the Planning Commission. The Plan-
ning Commission shall conduct such investigations as it
deems necessary and shall conduct a public hearing under
Section 15.1-431 of the Code of Virginia, as amended.
(c) In acting upon such applications, the Planning Commission
and the County Board of Supervisors shall consider all
relevant factors specified in other sections of this
chapter and:
(1) The danger to life and property due to increased flood
heights or velocities caused by encroachments. No special
exception shall be granted for any proposed use, develop-
ment, or activity within the Floodway that will cause any
increase in flood levels during the one hundred (100) year
flood.
(2> The danger that materials may be swept on to other lands
or downstream to the injury of others.
(3) The proposed water supply and sanitation systems and the 'i'
ability of these systems to prevent disease, contamina- !'
tion, and unsanitary conditions. ~~
(4) The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its con-
tents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the
individual owners.
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The importance of the services provided by the proposed
facility to the County.
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The requirements of the facility for a waterfront loca-
tion.
(7) The availability of alternative locations not subject to
flooding for the proposed use.
(8) The compatibility of the proposed use with existing devel- II
opment and development anticipated in the foreseeable ~
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(9) The relationship of the proposed use to the Comprehensive ii~;
Plan and floodplain management program for the County. I'
(10) The safety of access to the property in times of flood for
ordinary and emergency vehicles.
(11) Such other factors which are relevant to the purpose of
this section.
d) The Board shall conduct a public hearing after receipt of
a recommendation from the Planning Commission and render a
decision.
r. Variances.
ariances may be granted for the reconstruction, rehabilitation,
r restoration of structures listed on the National Register of
istoric Places or a State Inventory of Historic Places without
egard to the procedures set forth in this section.
ariances may not be considered within any Floodway if any in-
rease in flood levels during the 100-year flood would result.
'ariances may be considered for new construction and substantial
mprovements to be erected on a lot contiguous to anc~ surrounded
,y lots with existing structures constructed below the 100-year
Blood level using the guidelines set forth in Part I (c) of this
section above.
he Board of Zoning Appeals may refer any application and accompa-
ying documentation pertaining to any request for a variance to
ny engineer or other qualified person or agency for technical
ssistance in evaluating the proposed project in relation to
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flood heights and velocities, and the adequacy of the plans for
protection and other related matters.
Variances shall only be issued after the Board of Zoning Appeals
has d<~termined that the granting of such will not result in (a)
unacc~~pta ble or prohibited increases in flood heights, (b) addi-
tional threats to public safety, (c) extraordinary public
expense, (d) creation of nuisances (e) fraud or victimization of
"the public, or (f) conflict with local laws or ordinances.
Variances shall only be issued after the Board of Zoning Appeals
has determined that the variance will be the minimum relief to
any hardship.
!The Board of Zoning Appeals shall notify the applicant for a vari-
ance, in writing, that the issuance of a variance to construct a
structure below the one hundred (100) year flood elevation (a)
increases the risks to life and property, and (b) will result in
increased premium rates for flood insurance.
A record of the above notification as well as all variance
actions, including justification for their issuance, shall be
maintained and any variances which are issued shall be noted in
the annual report submitted to the Federal Emergency Management
Agency, Federal Insurance Administration.
K. Existing structures in floodplain areas.
A structure or use of a structure or premises which lawfully
existed before the enactment of these provisions, but which is
not in conformity with these provisions may be continued subject
to the following conditions:
(1) Existing structures and/or uses located in the floodway
shall not be expanded or enlarged (unless the effect of
the proposed expansion or enlargernent on flood heights is
fully offset by accompanying impr.ovements).
(2) Any modification, alteration, repair, reconstruction, or
improvement of any kind to a structure and/or use located
in any floodplain to an extent or amount of less than
fifty (50) percent of its market value, shall be evaluated
and/or floodproofed in accordance with the Virginia Uni-
form Statewide Building Code.
(3) The modification, alteration, repair, reconstruction, or
improvement of any kind to a structure and/or use regard-
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less of its location in a floodplain district to an extent
or amount of fifty (50) percent or more of its market
~~ value shall be undertaken only in full compliance with the
provisions of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building
~~ Code .
Liability.
~ihe degree of flood protection sought by the provisions of this
ection is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is
based on acceptable engineering methods of study. Larger floods
t~iay occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by
man-made or natural causes, such as ice jams and bridge openings
~!estricted by debris. This section does not imply that areas
dutside floodplain areas, or that land uses permitted within such
areas, will be free from flooding or flood damages.
his ordinance shall not create liability on the part of Roanoke
ounty or any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages
hat result from reliance on this ordinance or any administrative
ecision lawfully made thereunder.
2. The effective date of this ordinance shall be
ugust 12, 1987.
On motion of Supervisor McGraw, seconded by Supervisor
ickens, and upon the following recorded vote:
S: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
YS: None
RE: APPOINTMENTS
1. Grievance Panel: Supervisor Brittle nominated
chard Robers to another two-year term. Mr. Robers' term will
pire September 27, 1989.
RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
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Sup ervisor McGraw announced he had submitted a
report on his activities at the National Association of Counties
(conference. Chairman Johnson directed that a copy of the report
.be included in the agenda packet.
Supervisor Johnson commended Director of Utilities
Clifford Craig for the pamphlet on the North Lakes
Interconnection Project.
Supervisor Johnson also advised he has received phone
calls concerning the " cruising" on Williamson Road. Since part
of Williamson Road is in Roanoke City and a portion in the
County, he asked board concurrence for County Attorney Paul
Mahoney to discuss with Sheriff Foster, and for Roanoke City and
the county to proceed on a solution to this problem together.
Supervisor Brittle suggested that the Department of Parks and
ecreation and Social Services also become involved, because the
roblems go beyond that of law enforcement.
N RE: CONSENT AGENDA
Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
he motion was seconded by Supervisor Garrett and carried by the
ollowing recorded vote:
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RESOLUTION NO. 81187-12 APPROVING AND
CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH
ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA
FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM L -
CONSENT AGENDA
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
unty, Virginia, as follows:
1. That that certain section of the agenda of the ~i
and of Supervisors Eor August 11, 1987, designated as Item L -
nsent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to
ch item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 i
ough 6, inclusive, as follows:
1. Minutes of Meeting - July 14, 1987
2. Confirmation of Appointment to the Community
Corrections Resources Board
3. Acceptance of a donation of a 25' x 20' lot to
construct a booster pump station.
4. Approval of a Resolution of Support to bring the
World Cup Soccer Matches to the United States
5. Request for increase in Youth Haven II Petty Cash
Account.
6. Request for Acceptance into the Secondary System
of the following roads:
a. Huntridge Road, Springer Road, Britaney Road,
Setter Road
b. 0.03 miles of Burnham Road
c. Summerset Drive, Summerset Circle and
Branderwood Drive.
d. 0.12 miles of Fernway Drive
e. 0.06 miles of Sutherland Circle
2. That the Clerk to the Board is hereby directed and
~d directed where required by law to set forth upon any of said
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items the separate vote tabulation for any such item pursuant to
this resolution.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor
arrett, and upon the following recorded vote:
YES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
AYS: None it
RESOLUTION 81187-12.c OF SUPPORT TO BRING THE 1994
WORLD CUP SOCCER GAMES TO THE UNITED STATES
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
ounty, Virginia, as follows:
WHEREAS, Soccer is one of the world's most popular
ports, and is the fastest growing team sport in the United
tates; and
WHEREAS, The United States Soccer Federation is an
>rganization supporting and promoting soccer at all levels; and
WHEREAS, Soccer provides an excellent opportunity for
cur youth to develop team and individual athletic skills; and
WHEREAS, the 1994 World Cup will be a major sporting
nd tourism event; and
WHEREAS, World-wide interest in the 1994 World Ctzn will
ocus world attention and interest in our nation, and would
reatly encourage the continued growth of soccer in the United
tates .
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it NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
!Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia declares its full support
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of the efforts of the United States Soccer Federation in bringing ~;
the 1994 World Cup to the United States, and offers it :,
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ienthusiastic support to the United States Soccer Federation in ~I
all its actions before the Federation Internationale de Football
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,Association, with the goal of bringing the 1994 World Cup to our j;
ation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of
oanoke County that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to The
irginia General Assembly and the Virginia Association of
ounties requesting their support for this effort.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor
rrett, and upon the following recorded vote:
YES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
YS: None
RESOLUTION 81187-12.i REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE OF
SUTHERLAND CIRCLE INTO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF,
TRANSPORTATION SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
ounty, Virginia, as follows:
1. That this matter came this day to be heard upon the
5roceedings herein, and upon the application of Sutherland Circle
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to be accepted and made a part of the Secondary System of State
Highways under Section 33.1-229 of the Virginia State Code.
2. That it appears to the Board that drainage easements
and a fifty (50) foot right-of-way for said road have heretofore
deed dedicated by virtue of a certain map/maps known as
Campbell Hills, Section 3 Subdivision which map was recorded in
Plat Book 9, Page 179, of the records of the Clerk's Office of
the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, on November 18,
1980 and that by reason of .the recordation of said map no report
from a Board of Viewers, nor consent or donation of right-of-way
from the abutting property owners is necessary. The Board hereby
guarantees said right-of-way for drainage.
3. That said road known as Sutherland Circle and which isl
shown on a certain sketch accompanying this Resolution, be, and
the same is hereby established as public road to become a part of
the State Secondary System of Highways in Roanoke County, only
from and after notification of official acceptance of said
street or highway by the Virginia Department of Transportation.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor
Garrett, and upon the following recorded vote• III
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson it
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION 81187-12.f REQUESTING ACCEP'PANCE OF
BURNHAM ROAD INTO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMEN`T' OF
TRANSPORTATION SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That this matter came this day to be heard upon the
proceedings herein, and upon the application of Burnham Road to
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k~'~e accepted and made a part of the Secondary System of State
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Fi~ighways under Section 33.1-229 of the Virginia State Code.
2. That it appears to the Board that drainage easements
a,nd a f i f ty ( 50 ) foot right-of-way for said road have heretofore
eed dedicated by virtue of a certain map/maps known as
astle Rock West, Section 3 Subdivision which map was recorded in
lat Book 9, Page 319, of the records of the Clerk's Office of
he Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, on April 15, 1985
nd that by reason of the recordation of said map no report from
Board of Viewers, nor consent or donation of right-of-way from
e abutting property owners is necessary. The Board hereby
grantees said right-of-way for drainage.
3. That said road known as Burnham Road and which is shown
a certain sketch accompanying this Resolution, be, and the
me is hereby established as public road to become a part of the
ate Secondary System of Highways in Roanoke County, only from
d after notification of official acceptance of said street or
ighway by the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor
~Garr_ett, and upon the following recorded vote:
~AYE~3: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
(NAYS: None
RESOLUTION 81187-12.e REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE OF
HUNTRIDGE ROAD, SPRINGER ROAD, BRITANEY ROAD AND SETTER
ROAD INTO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That this matter came this day to be heard upon the
proceedings herein, and upon the application of Huntridge Road,
Springer Road, Britaney Road and Setter Road to be accepted and
(made a part of the Secondary System of State Highways under
Section 33.1-229 of the Virginia State Code.
2. That it appears to the Board that drainage easements.
and a fifty (50) foot right-of-way for said road have heretofore
deed dedicated by virtue of a certain map/maps known as
Huntridge Subdivision which map was recorded in Plat Book 9, Page
200, of the records of the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of
Roanoke County, Virginia, on August 17, 1981 and that by reason
of the recordation of said map no report from a Board of Viewers,
nor consent or donation of right-of-way from the abutting
property owners is necessary. The Board hereby guarantees said
right-of-way for drainage.
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3. That said road known as Huntridge Road, Springer Road,
sritaney Road and Setter Road and which is shown on a certain
sketch accompanying this Resolution, be, and the same is hereby
established as public road to become a part of the State
econdary System of Highways in Roanoke County, only from and
fter notification of official acceptance of said street or
ighway by the Virginia Department of Transportation.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor
rrett, and upon the following recorded vote:
YES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
~YS : None
RESOLUTION 81187-12.h REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE OF
FERNWAY DRIVE INTO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
ounty, Virginia, as follows:
1. That this matter came this day to be heard upon the
roceedings herein, and upon the application of Fernway Drive to,
e accepted and made a part of the Secondary System of State
ighways under Section 33.1-229 of the Virginia State Code.
2. That it appears to the Board that drainage easements
d a fifty (50) foot right-of-way for said road have heretofore
eed dedicated by virtue of a certain map/maps known as
rriage Hills, Section 3 Subdivision which map was recorded in
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lat Book 10, Page 1, of the records of the Clerk's Office of the
ircuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, on March 6, 1986 and
that by reason of the recordation of said map no report from a
Board of Viewers, nor consent or donation of right-of-way from
the abutting property owners is necessary. The Board hereby
guarantees said right-of-way for drainage.
3. That said road known as Fernway Drive and which is
hown on a certain sketch accompanying this Resolution, be, and
he same is hereby established as public road to become a part of
he State Secondary System of Highways in Roanoke County, only
Tom and after notification of official acceptance of said
treet or highway by the Virginia Department of Transportation.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor
3rrett, and upon the following recorded vote:
YES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
?~YS : None
RESOLUTION 81187-12.g REQUES'T'ING ACCEPTANCE OF
SUMMERSET CIRCLE AND BRANDERWOOD DRIVE INTO THE
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF 'TRANSPORTATION SECONDARY ROAD
SYSTEM
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
ounty, Virginia, as follows:
1. That this matter came this day to be heard upon the
roceedings herein, and upon the application of Summerset Drive,
ummerset Circle and Branderwood Drive to be accepted and made a
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art of the Secondary System of State Highways under Section
3.1-229 of the Virginia State Code.
2. That it appears to the Board that drainage easements
nd a fifty (50) foot right-of-way for said road have heretofore
eed dedicated by virtue of a certain map/maps known as
randerwood, Sections 1, 2 and 3 Subdivision which map was
ecorded in Plat Books 9 and 10, Pages 351, 5 and 19, of the
ecords of the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke
unty, Virginia, on December 4, 1985, May 7, 1986 and July 31,
86 and that by reason of the recordation of said map no report
om a Board of Viewers, nor consent or donation of right-of -way
om the abutting property owners is necessary. The Board hereby
arantees said right-of-way for drainage.
3. That said road known as Summerset Drive, Summerset
ircle and Branderwood Drive and which is shown on a certain
ketch accompanying this Resolution, be, and the same is hereby
stablished as public road to become a part of the State
econdary System of Highways in Roanoke County, only from and
fter notification of official acceptance of said street or
ghway by the Virginia Department of Transportation.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor
rrett, and upon the following recorded vote:
S: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
YS: None
SIN RE: REPORTS
The following reports were received and filed:
1. Statement of Treasurer's Accountability per
Ynvestments and Portfolio Policy as of June 30, 1987.
2. Youth Haven II Status Report.
3. Report on 911 Public Awareness Campaign.
IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 3:50 Supervisor Brittle moved to go into Executive
ession pursuant to the Code of Virginia 2.1-344 (a) (1)
ersonnel, and (4) location of a perspective business or industry.
he motion was seconded by Supervisor Garrett and carried by the
ollowing recorded vote:
YES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
~YS: None
N RE: OPEN SESSION
At 5:00 p.m., Supervisor Johnson moved to return to
pen Session. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Brittle and
arried by the following recorded vote:
YES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
AYS: None
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At 5:01 p.m., Chairman Johnson adjourned the meeting.
Bob L. Johnson, Chairman
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A-9887-7
ITEM NUMBER ~--
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE:
September 8, 1987
SUBJECT: Acceptance of water and sewer facilities serving The
Falls, Section 3
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The developer of the Falls, Section 3, Strauss Construction
Co., Inc. has requested that Roanoke County accept the deed
conveying the water and sewer lines serving the subdivision along
with all necessary easements.
The water and sewer
engineering plans
re lines are installed as shown on
p
pared
entitled Development Plans by Buford
for Section Lumsden &
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Th
F
ll Associates,
12, 1986, which are on file i
Th
n the Public ,
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a
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Facilities dated August
Department
e water and sewer line construction
and the plans a .
meets the specifications
pproved by the county.
FISCAL IMPACT:~
The values of the water and sewer construction are $8,610.00
and $9,036.00 respectively.
RECOMMENDATION:
The staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors accept
the water and sewer facilities serving the subdivision along with
all necessary easements, and authorize the County Administrator
to execute a Deed for the transfer of these facilities.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Phillip T. Henry
Director of Engineering
APPROVED:
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Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
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ACTION
Approved (x) Motion by: Lee Garrett/Bob L.
Denied ( ) Johnson to approve
Received ( )
Referred
To
cc: File
Phillip Henry
Clifford Craig
VOTE
No Yes Abs
Brittle x
Garrett x
Johnson x
McGraw x
Nickens x
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A-9887-9
ITEM NUMBER L ~ -~
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE:
September 9, 1987
SUBJECT: Addition of Roads into the Virginia Department of
Transportation Secondary System
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
On June 9, 1986, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution
requesting that the Department of Transportation accept the
following roads into the Secondary System.
a. 0.35 miles of
b. 0.19 miles of
c. 0.22 miles of
d. 0.79 miles of
Coachman Drive
Coachman Circle
Forest Oak Drive
Summit Ridge Road
Oscar K. Mabry, Deputy Commissioner of the Department of
Transportation has now informed us that these additions are
approved, effective August 14, 1987.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Mary H. Allen
Deputy Clerk
APPROVED BY:
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Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
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ACTION VOTE
Approved (x) Motion by: .Lee Garrett/Bob ~ No Yes Abs
Denied ( ) Johnson to approve
Received ( ) Brittle _.x
Referred Garrett ~
To Johnson x
McGraw -~
Nickens x
cc: File
Phillip Henry
John Peters
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DEPARTMENT OE TRANSPORTATION
1401 EAST BROAD STREET
RAY D. PETHTEL RICHMOND, 23219
COMMISSIONER
August 14, 1987
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OSCAR K. MABRY
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
Secondary System
Additions
Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors
County of Roanoke
P. 0. Box 3800
Roanoke, VA 24015
Members of the Board:
As requested in your resolution dated June 9, 1987, the follow-
ing additions to the Secondary System of Roanoke County are hereby
approved, effective August 14, 1987.
ADDITIONS LENGTH
LABELLEVUE SUBDIVISION
Route 610 (Coachman Drive) - From Route 1051
to a west cul-de-sac 0.35 Mi.
Route 1055 (Coachman Circle) - From Route 1056 to
Route 1060 0.19 Mi.
Route 1059 (Forest Oak Drive) - From Route 1055 to
a northeast cul-de-sac 0.22 Mi.
Route 1060 (Summit Ridge Road) - From Route 1055 to
a southwest cul-de-sac 0.79 Mi.
Sincerely,
Oscar K.Mabry
Deputy Commissioner
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TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
A-9887-8
ITEM NUMBER ~'"°i
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANOKE OCOUNTYEADMINISTRATIONNOCENTER
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE RVA. ON TUESDAY,
IN ROANOKE,
MEETING DATE: September 8, 1987
SUB_ J__ Agreement for Continuation of CORTRAN Service
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SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
the Board approved funding of $60,000 from
On June 9, 1987,
the increased county decal fee toSe v d e wasinc ntinuedfba~edRon
service. During July and Au east s contract while an '87-88 con-
monthly extensions of last Y The cost of July service was
tract was being negotiated.
$4,556.50; August service cost $4,906.00.
ortation
Negotiations on an '87U88fied tHuman Services Tr anspon uc
with Mr. Curtis Andrews of rovider. Anew agree-
Systems, Inc. (UHSTS), the CORTRAN service p
ro osed which would permit continuation of service
ment has been P p 1987 to June 30, 1988, for a maximum cost of
from September 1,
45 265.00. (This figure represents the 2ovehi~leshein ouseYfor
they service is used at full capacity:
seven hours per day. The cost will be les erlveh hcle maximum )
service is less than the seven hour per day/p
his fi ure, combined with the funds already spent for July and
T g the total contract cost to $54,727.50, within
August, will bring
the $60,000 budget. (This does not include administrative
costs.)
The agreement provides that the County `Mier vehscleWO These
cles to UHSTS for a fee of $200.00 per month p
vehicles will be used solely to 1lnbeh cred Rt d stow the tCountyts
residents. The monthly fee wi the monthly bill by
monthly bill for service, thus reducing
400.00 . Another reduction in tresmonshbil bties to thel Co d tyy
shifting certain administrative p ear's rate. The
thereby reducing the fixed costs from last y
County will assume costs associatadSWe~hngdpublSCranquir~esticThe
sales and collections as well as
service provided by UHSTS will be maintained at the 1986-87
level.
ted
FISCAL IMPACT:
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The shifting of administrative responsibilities will have an
impact on the budget of Parks and Recreation. Total costs asso-
ciated with administration will be reported in a separate report
in October.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board authorize the County Admin-
istrator to execute the appropriate documents to continue CORTRAN
service.
Respectfully submitted,
John R. Hubbard in a S. Lehe
Assistant County Administrator Assistant County Attorney
Approved (x)
Denied ( )
Received ( )
Referred
To
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ACTION VOTE
Motion by: Lee Garrett/Bob L. No Yes Abs
Johnson to approve Brittle x
Garrett x
Johnson x
McGraw x
Nickens x
cc: File
Debbie Pitts
John Hubbard
Stephen Carpenter
Paul Mahoney
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During the months of July and August, 1987, the following
economic development activities took place:
1. Activities coordinated with the Regional Partnership included
participation in the following prospect visits and hosting
activities:
A. British prospect (auto parts) seeking 10 acres or 50,000
sq. ft. bldg. State Intl. Dept. Referral.
B. Blue Chip auto parts manufacturer seeking 10 acres for
new facility (150-200 employees). State Referral.
C. Out of state service company seeking 14,000 sq.ft. of
high profile office space. Local Referral.
D. Joined Partnership during meeting with State
International Director of European Office Mr. Dennis Rufin.
E. Visited with Virginia Economic Development Director Hugh
Keogh; Regional Manager, Bob Will; and Director of
Community and Business Services; Dave Dickson at
Partnership's office.
2. The following local companies were visited:
A. Lancerlot Family Fitness
B. Research Communications International
C. Solar Control
D. Dragon Chemical
3. The following local companies and individuals received a
certificate of appreciation:
A. Roanoke Valley Eye Center
B. Mark S. Reinhart - Dentistry
C. Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant
D. Cave Spring Veterinary Clinic
E. Metro Paints
F. McCarty's Hardware
G. Robert A. Craighead
4. The Economic Development Specialist completed Year II of III
Year program with the Economic Development Institute at
Norman, Oklahoma. Year II program objectives featured
promotional aspects of community economic development.
5. As part of an annual survey of members of the Virginia
Economic Development Association (VEDA), the Economic
Development Division is asked to complete a survey of its
program. A completed copy of the questionnaire is attached
for your review.
If there are questions or comments, please advise the Economic
Development Division.
VEDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
QUESTIONNAIRE
Name of Organization _ _ Roanoke County Government
Contact Person Brent D. Sheffler
Organization
1. How is your agency funded? 100% Publicly
Privately
Combination (at least
5~ of each)
2. What is your 1987 budget for industrial and business
development? 100,000
3. What is your 1987 advertising budget? 4,000
~1. How many full-time professional staff members work in
your agency? 2
a. Of this number, how many are 4wsiness/industrial
developers? 2
b. How many are tourism development professionals?
5. How many jurisdictions are served by your organiza-
tion? 1
6. What are the primary functions of your organization
(please rate from 1 to 10 with 1 being "not involved"
and 10 being "heavily involved")?
9 Business and Industry Retention
8 Business and Industry Recruitment
~L Industrial Park Development
7 Marketing
1 Tourist/Convention Development
1 Downtown Development
3 Financial Packaging
5 Small Business Assistance
6 Other (please describe) Export development
International Trade
7. What is the population of the area served by your
organization? 73,000
8. Has your organization officially adopted economic
development goals, measurable objectives, and pro6rams
to implement the goals and objectives? x yes no
a. If no, do you plan to do so? yes no
9. Is your jurisdiction participating in the Virginia
Community Certification Program?
yes X no has been Certified
Program
The purpose of the following questions is to better
understand the process of prospect inquiries becoming
visits and visits becoming locations. A secondary
purpose is to look at the relationship between the
source of the prospect and the decision to locate.
A prospect inquiry is defined as a business or industry
which has definite plans to relocate or expand to an area.
10. How many prospect inquiries did you receive between
7/1/86 and 6/30/87? 76
11. What was the source of the inquiry (total should equal
number in question 10)?
37 Company contacted
your agency
6 You contacted the
company
5 Referral from local
industry
23 Magazine ad inquiry
~- VA Dept. of Econ. Dev.
- VA Chamber of Commerce
- Utilities
Railroads
3 Other
12. How many prospects were interested in (total should
equal number in question 10)?
25 Existing buildings
1 Shell buildings
~ Improved sites
5 Unimproved sites
24 Industrial or business park
A prospect visit is defined as the initial visit from a
business or industry representative having definite plans
to relocate or to expand to an area.
13.
14.
15.
How many prospects visited your area between 7/1/86 and
6/30/87? 27
What was the source of the prospect visit (total should
equal number in question 13)?
16 Company contacted
your agency
~_You contacted the
company
3 Referral from local
industry
1 Magazine ad inquiry
1 'JA Dept. of Econ. Dev.
VA Chamber of Commerce
Utilities
Railroads
,Other RBA;o.,~.i ~w.+„~.zk;,,
How many prospects were interested in (total should
equal number in question 13)?
9 Existing buildings
Shell buildings
9 Improved sites
2 Unimproved sites
7 Industrial or business park
An active prospect is defined as a prospect who visits
your area once and has a continued interest in your area.
16.
17•
18.
How many active prospects did your organization work
with between 7/1/86 and 6/30/87? 21
What was the source of the active prospect (total should
equal number in question 16)?
11 Company contacted
your agency
3 You contacted the
company
3 Referral from local
industry
~_Magazine ad inquiry
1 VA Dept. of Econ. Dev.
VA Chamber of Commerce
Utilities
Railroads
2 Other Regional Partnershi p
How many prospects were interested in (total should
equal number in question 16)?
9 Existing buildings
0 Shell buildings
£3 Improved sites
~_Unimproved sites
__3__Industrial or business park
19• How many active prospects decided to locate in your
community between 7/1/86 and 6/30/87? 10
20. What was the source of the prospect location (total
should equal number in question 19)?
_~Company contacted
your agency
_]`You contacted the
company
2 Referral from local
industry
Magazine ad inquiry
VA Dept. of Econ. Dev.
VA Chamber of Commerce
Utilities
Railroads
Other Regi onal Partnershi p
21. On average, how long did it take prospects to make the
decision to locate in your area? 7 - 10 weeks
22. How many prospects chose:
6 Existing buildings
Shell buildings
~_Improved sites
Unimproved sites
~_Industrial or business park
23. How many times per year do you or a member of your
staff participate in a prospect sales trip outside of
your area? 2 x
4
Sites and Buildings
2a. How many industrial sites in your inventory are either
publicly owned or controlled?
3 Publicly owned 31.08 Total acres
Publicly controlled Total acres
2.5. How important are or could publicly owned or controlled
sites be in your marketing program? Very important
26. How many publicly-owned or controlled speculative build-
ings are in your area? 0
27, How important are or could publicly-owned speculative
buildings be to your marketing effort? Somewhat important.
Neighboring jurisdictions have spec buildings
28.. Is there a publicly owned full-service incubator
building for new industry in your area?
Yes x No Under Consideration
Results ~~
29. Who measures the success of your marketing efforts?
x Board of Directors
City Manager
x County Administrator
No one
Other (please describe)
30. How is your success measured?
x Number of new or expanded industries locating
in area
Number of jobs saved or created
~_ Amount of commercial/industrial capital invest-
ment
x Increase in the tax base due to commercial/
industrial investment
Other (please describe)
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ROANOKE COUNTY ,
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION, BACKGROUND, AND PURPOSE .................. 1
II. ISSUES AFFECTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN ROANOKE COUNTY 3
III. COUNTY POLICY FOR 75/25 RATIO .......................... 6
IV. TAX EQUILIBRIUM STRATEGY ............................... 9
V. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES TO IMPLEMENT 75/25 POLICY .......... 12
A. REFINE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ............. 13
1. Refine the Annual Work Program ......... ......... 13
2. Organizational Development of the Economic ....... 13
Development Division
B. EXISTING BUSINESS EXPANSION/RETENTION ............... 14
1. Business Development ............................. 14
a. Existing Industry Visitation Program .......... 15
b. Awards and Recognition Program ................ 17
c. Industrial Assistance Program ................. 17
d. Newsletter - Economic Quarterly ............... 18
e. Signs ......................................... 18
f. Data Base I and II ............................ 19
1. Company Files .............................. 19
2. Site and Building Inventory ................ 19
3. General Community Information .............. 20
g. Export Trade Assistance ....................... 21
1. International Trade Assoc. of Westrn. Va. .. 22
2. Trade Shows ................................ 22
3. Direct Assistance ... ...................... 23
4. Discussions/Travels with Reg. & State Reps.. 23
5. Sister County Program ...................... 24
2. Nurture Small Business ........................... 25
C. BUSINESS ATTRACTION ................................. 26
1. New Business/Industry Development ................ 26
a. New Business Development Program .............. 27
b. Prospect Handling ............................. 28
c. Regional Partnership Cooperation .............. 30
1. Marketing Committee ........................ 30
2. Sites Committee ............................ 30
D. INTERNAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL ......................... 31
1. Recognition and Awareness Strategy ............... 31
a. New Signs ... ................................ 32
b. Development of~75/25 Logo ..................... 32
c. Recognition of Business in Newsletter ......... 32
2. Project Planning Review and Coordination ......... 33
a. 75/25 Comm. for Review of Maj. Proj. & Prog. .. 33
b. 75/25 Statmt. on Relevant Staff & Board Repts.. 33
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b. Development of 75/25 Logo .. ............... 32
c. Recognition of Business in Newsletter ......... 32
2. Project Planning Review and Coordination ......... 33
a. 75/25 Comm. for Review of Maj. Proj. & Prog. .. 33
b. 75/25 Statmt. on Relevant Staff & Board Repts.. 34
c. Provision of Limited County Resources ......... 34
3. 75/25 Incentive Programs ......................... 30
a. Joint Ventures with Bus., Industry, & Dev. .... 35
b. County Improvements Become Matching Ingredient
in Development ................................ 36
c. Intergovernmental Cooperation ................. 37
d. State & Federal Funding Programs .............. 37
Highlights of Roanoke County's Economic Development
Objectives ............................................. 39
Executive Summary ...................................... 40
TABLES AND FIGURES
Tables
1. Estimated Average Family Tax on Roanoke County
Family of Four ...................................... 43
2. Comparison of Real Estate Valuations by Segment
(Residential & Industrial Parcels - 1985) ........... 44
3. Comparison of Real Estate Valuations by Segment
(Residential & Industrial Parcels - 1986 ............ 45
4. Roanoke County Tax Base Data
Tax Base Changes for Constant Growth Rates .......... 46
5. Comparison of Real Estate Valuations based on
Total Taxed (1986) .................................. 47
6. Comparison of Real Estate Valuations based on
Total Taxed (1982) .................................. 47
7. Existing Land Use - Roanoke County .................. 48
8. Export Activity in Virginia by Industry ............. 49
9. Export Activity in Virginia by Region ............... 49
Figures
1. Four Year Development Trend ......................... 42
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APPENDICES
Appendix A ............................................. 50
Appendix B ............................................. 51
Appendix C ............................................. 52
Appendix D ............................................. 53
Appendix E ............................................. 54
Appendix F ............................................. 55
Appendix G ............................................. 55
Appendix H ............................................. 56
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ROANOKE COUNTY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
I. INTRODUCTION, BACKGROUND, AND PURPOSE
Economic development is defined as the creation of wealth
through the mobilization of people, money and materials to
produce products or services for which a profit is made. An
emerging function of local government is to influence the
economic development process for the benefit of the community.
Historically and traditionally, economic development was
assumed to be carried out by chambers of commerce, state
industrial development groups, and job training programs.
Economic benefits were envisioned as being indirect results of
federal urban renewal, community development, and antipoverty
programs. This resulted in the lack of a direct, specific
economic development strategy.
Much of the same pattern existed in Roanoke County until the
reorganization of the County government in 1982. There was no
economic development emphasis, and staff was not assigned to
carry out the functions of economic development.
After reorganization, the Department of Development was
tasked with carrying out economic development functions. The
initial direction of the staff was aimed at visiting and
inventorying the existing business and industry, identifying
potential sites, and coordinating with existing economic
development programs and personnel in the area. A parallel
effort by the Planning, Zoning, and Grants Division in preparing
an update to the County's Comprehensive Plan resulted in the
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creation of a detailed information data base on land use,
facilities, and public services. This information is an
essential ingredient for futher economic development program
formation since the economic development product is the
community, and the customers are the expanding and newly based
businesses.
Since the basis of the economic development formation is
coordinated with the ongoing planning process, it is logical to
continue the coordination efforts concurrently with the
Comprehensive Plan implementation, as well as with the state and
federal plans and programs. Therefore, traditional planning
implementation tools, i.e., zoning and capital improvement
programming, can be used to implement Roanoke County's approved
Economic Development Strategy.
The strategy will be a plan of action for the direction of
Roanoke County's economic development program. It will have long
and short range implications and be oriented to performance
evaluation by the County Administrator, Board of Supervisors, and
citizens.
This economic development strategy outlines the major thrust
of existing business and business attraction activities which
affect the present and future economic status of Roanoke County,
Virginia. The County Government and Board of Supervisors are
committed to long range planning and the development of
infrastructure that will enable the County to attract economic
investment and grow sensibly. A coordinated effort of planning,
fiscal responsibility, and sound business principles can improve
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Roanoke County's financial well being in order to earn the
highest credit rating possible from both Moody's and Standard &
Poor's.
As the County moves forward, we are increasingly aware of
the need to recognize the requirements of companies already
located here. When nurtured in the proper environment, these
firms can prosper and expand, further contributing to the
economic health of the County.
II. ISSUES AFFECTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN ROANOKE COUNTY
The "issues" affecting economic development in Roanoke
County are reflective of both national trends and the local
economic environment. These issues include:
1. The growth of the service or non-manufacturing sector of
the economy and the decline of manufacturing employment. It
should be noted that historically Roanoke County benefited
most from investment in the "wealth generating" industries
such as manufacturing and processing because of the
beneficial and indirect impact on employment in the service
sector. This is still a very important factor for sound
growth in Roanoke County.
However, it is important to track national trends.
Research shows that most new employment on a national basis
will be provided by the service sectors - particularly
business and professional services. Nationally, over the
last fifteen years, the manufacturing sector has actually
dropped in employment each year while the service sector has
increased in employment.
Roanoke County should expect this trend toward service
sector growth to occur locally. The County has a strong
manufacturing base employing almost 200 of its total work
force, yet it faces declines in the numbers of those
employed in the manufacturing sector. There are a number of
reasons for this decline in the manufacturing work force.
One reason is that companies will find new ways to automate
their processes at lower costs, particularly as robotics and
the computer industry becomes more refined, and will then
let less efficient, more costly labor go. Another reason is
due to general productivity improvements of the labor force
retained.
2. The existing tax base of Roanoke County has the majority
of property tax revenues from the residential property
owner. (See Section IV and V for more information). Roanoke
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County's tax base is essentially residential in nature
although commercial/industrial assessed values are
increasing.
3. The interrelated regional nature of the local economy in
the Roanoke Valley due to location of employers/employee
residence is complex. Many employers within Roanoke County
employ a number of people who reside outside Roanoke
County's jurisdiction and vice versa. For instance, in
1980, 60.30 of the workers residing in the Roanoke
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), (Roanoke County, City
of Roanoke, City of Salem, and Botetourt County) worked in
the City of Roanoke. In many cases the effects of
employment and unemployment are balanced. However, Roanoke
County presently benefits from the immigration of employees
as other surrounding regions have higher unemployment rates
providing a labor pool from which to tap (a necessary factor
to attract prospects from outside the region).
4. The global networking of business and trade with the
U.S. has increased dramatically during the last 30 years.
Local industry can help to increase the general wealth of
the community through exports of manufactured goods and
professional/business services. This is because exportable
products and services import money into the local economies.
Furthermore, the export of services in the Roanoke economy
can offset a loss in manufacturing jobs as described in item
one above. Finally, Roanoke County is well located as a
distribution hub for easy access to international markets
through Virginia's ports and international airports.
5. The variety of "actors" that have come into the "stage"
of economic development has increased in number. The
Roanoke Valley has its share of economic development parties
which participate in the attraction of new business and the
retention of existing business and industry.
6. The competitiveness of localities and states for new
industrial locations, regional offices, and other activities
affecting economic development has increased. Presently,
there are over 30,000 economic development entities
nationally competing with one another to generate new
business and retain existing business for their area.
7. There is a limited supply of available and developable
land in the Roanoke Valley area to serve the needs of
expanding businesses presently located in the area as well
as to meet the requirements of businesses seeking to
relocate in the area. This is developed further in the
remaining sections of this strategy.
8. The estimated total number of persons in the Roanoke
Valley Labor Force is approximately 120,000. Approximately
50,000 of these are employed in the wholesale, retail, and
services sectors while approximately 20,000 are employed in
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the manufacturing sector.
In 1982, 70.7 of Roanoke County'rs reported employment
was employed in the service sector. The goods-producing
sector accounted for 29.3 percent of which 18.9 percent was
engaged in manufacturing. This was a higher percentage than
that found in the MSA as a whole - where 75.9 was in
services and 24.1°s in the goods-producing sector.
Population demographics for the Roanoke Valley indicate
that for the age group 19-54, females outnumber males 56,719
to 52,130 (based on the 1980 census). This factor alone may
be directly responsible for attracting companies which
require an employment base with finger dexterity skills.
Based on a population of 72,000 with an estimated labor
force of 38,880 and an unemployment rate of 4.5 percent
(about 36 percent below the national average of 7.0
percent), Roanoke County, by itself, has an estimated 1,750
people available for work. The Valley's present
commercial/industrial ratio suggests that the County could
have 735 new wholesale, retail and service jobs and 330 new
manufacturing jobs to be consistent with the area's present
employment mix while significantly reducing its estimated
unemployment population.
9. The general business climate in the Roanoke Valley is
pro-development. However, citizens of the Roanoke Valley
are often concerned about new development because of the
additional burden greater numbers of people in a community
place on the present infrastructure.
10. National deregulation of transportation, communications,
and financial services has influenced and will continue to
influence the economic climate of the Roanoke Valley. For
instance, deregulation in the financial services sector has
led to major banking acquisitions across the state and, in
many cases, interstate. These events have resulted in a
number of locally headquartered banks to become branches of
more powerful banks headquartered elsewhere upon acquisition
or merger. This action is good in that it offers regional
services to banking customers, but it lessens the local
bank's commitment to local economic development -
particularly for the entrepreneur and the small business
enterprise. However, small firms with some computer
hardware will be able to have access to banking services
offered to very large firms as electronic banking services
are expanded.
Deregulation also has spin-off effects. Recently there
has been an increase in banking in the County economy due to
locations of offices, branches, and automatic teller
machines. Expansion of these banking services are expected
as electronic banking, tax planning, personal property
appraisals, discount brokerage, equity loans and other
services become more common among branch banks.
11. Deregulation on an international scale also affects the
local economy. Japan has recently deregulated their airline
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industry, the action of which is bringing new business to
Virginia. On July 26, 1986, All Nippon Airways (ANA)
became the only airline to provide nonstop service between
Washington (Dulles) and Tokyo (Narita). The flight time for
this route is a little over 13 hours. This type of service
availability will enhance Roanoke County business as the
County is ideally suited as a distribution hub with its
network of and access to rail, highway, and air
transportation.
12. The application of new technologies and continuing
advances in computers, telecommunications, and medical
sciences will greatly affect the success or failure for many
Roanoke County businesses and industries. Technological
advances in computers and telecommunications will reduce the
traditional need for companies to locate at the center of
their customer base. Similarly, advances in the medical
sciences will have spin-off effects for many industrial
processes and products, not to mention health care benefits
and the resulting increases in labor productivity.
These issues provide the overall scope around which Roanoke
County's Economic Development Strategy (EDS) will be targeted.
Specific strategies for addressing these issues will be
recommended .
III. COUNTY POLICY FOR 75/25 RATIO
This year (1987) it became obvious that the quality of life
for our residents is facing a decline. With the boom in
residential construction increasing the number of parcels from
27,003 to 28,753 since 1982, and a slower pace of commercial-
industrial parcels increasing from 1225 to 1349 for the same
period (see Figure 1), the County is faced with three alterna-
tives, only one of which is acceptable: first, alter the quantity
and delivery of our services to residents, or second, increase
residential property taxes to a level that would pay for these
services, or third (the only acceptable alternative), increase
the commercial and industrial sector to 250 of the County's
taxable base.
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In terms of the cost of essential public facilities and
services, residential development seldom pays its share in tax
and fee revenues. For instance, a family of four living in a
$65,000 home and owning two late model automobiles will pay about
$955 in County taxes each year ($208 personal property; $747
real estate). By comparison, the cost to educate the family's
two children will be over $3000 even after state and federal
education contributions are deducted (see Table 1). In addition
to education, the family will receive police and fire protection,
refuse and leaf collection, access to parks and many other
services.
The deficit between the cost of services rendered to a
family of four and the revenue received by the same family, is
made up primarily by the tax revenue from commercial and
industrial properties which typically produce a net gain to local
government. In other words, the problem is that residential
services are very costly. For every dollar paid in residential
real estate taxes, the County returns substantially more in
services. It is worthwhile to note that the development of
townhouse and multifamily units often afford a greater cost
efficiency than single family residential in terms of service
delivery; specifically sewer, water and roads. Commercial and
industrial property, on the other hand, costs less than single
family or multifamily to the County in service dollars for every
real estate tax dollar paid.
The present residential/commercial-industrial ratio of
83.31$/16.69$ reflects an imbalance in the tax base ratio (see
Table 3). The ratio of 75/25 would more appropriately support
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the public services rendered to the respective benefactors while
lessening the tax load on both residential and commercial-indus-
trial parties. This is explained in more detail in section IV.
The additional tax revenues generated under this ratio will
help pay for the services the County offers to residents and
businesses alike. The fringe benefits of this ratio are equally
important. While residential growth brings new jobs in the
construction, retail, local government and service sectors of the
local economy, employment growth of basic industries is the
essential stabalizing factor. New and expanding firms, enticed by
policies consistent with achieving the 75/25 ratio, would
generate new jobs for County residents, present and future, and
thereby influence the leveraging balance of mixed employment.
Although local industries have significantly improved the
County's tax base, their perpetual support is not guaranteed. In
other words, companies located in Roanoke County could make a
decision to relocate outside of the area and abandon their entire
operation. Similarly, unless an industry changes with the times,
its eventual decline is almost certain. With the uncertainty of
future revenue generation, the future development of business and
industry will be a major factor in the financial stability of the
County.
Encouraging the development of business and industries which
are consistent with Roanoke County's objectives can achieve two
major goals: provide employment opportunities for the County's
work force, and create a larger tax base, producing revenues
which can pay for required services and potentially offsetting
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. the tax load on residential property owners.
When the County is faced with industrial and commercial
growth accompanied by residential growth, the level of government
services rendered are required to increase correspondingly. The
level of these services is determined by the number of new
residents, the relative size of new industrial and commercial
valuations, the level and quality of government and public
services provided and many other factors. In general, property
owners share the costs of servi.~es.
The Board has adopted the 75/25 ratio as a target goal.
Roanoke County's policy is to significantly approach a target
ratio of 80/20 by 1990 and 75/25 by the year 2000.
Since the recognition of the need to build upon the
commercial/industrial tax base in 1985, the County has made a
small step toward approaching 75/25. In 1985, the residential to
commercial/industrial ratio was 83.41/16.59. The present ratio,
as mentioned earlier, is 83.31/16.69. (Compare Tables 2 and 3).
This information suggests that the County is moving in the proper
direction, but at the present rate, the County will not achieve
75/25 until the middle of the twenty-first century. In order to
approach 75/25 by the year 2000 the commercial/industrial growth
must be 2.5 to 3.0 times the present rate (see Table 4).
The Board has established a working committee to coordinate
the Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Plan, Zoning Map (and other
official maps) to get the language and material coordinated.
IV. TAX EQUILIBRIUM STRATEGY
Presently, 1,349 commercial and industrial parcels of
Roanoke County's 31,276 taxable parcels provide only 15.930 of
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the total assessed value (see Table 5). 1~reviously, in 1982,
only 12.798 of the total assessed value was obtained from the
commercial and industrial tax base (see Table 6). This
substantial increase indicates that the goal to raise the
commercial/industrial mix by 1990 to 20 percent of the total
assessed value is approachable. Thus, there is a need to obtain
more commercial and industrial parcels to reach approximately
nine percent of the total parcels from the present five percent,
or increase the assessed value,~or a mixture of both.
In order to increase the number of commercial and industrial
parcels from the present five percent to the objective nine or
ten percent, it is important to recognize that the bulk of the
new commercial and industrial parcels will likely arise from the
infilling of vacant parcels where services are available and from
the conversion of residential land to commercial or industrial
use where price and market demand forces are in effect (i.e.
along major transportation corridors) etc.
Approximately 80 percent, or 126,943 acres, of Roanoke
County's total area of 158,900 acres is either vacant or used for
agricultural purposes. Approximately 64,870 acres, or 51% of
total vacant or agricultural land in Roanoke County, are
topographically feasible (0 - 20% slope) for development (for
purposes of clarification, please note that developers prefer a
slope of 0 - 10$). The remaining 62,073 acres (49°s) are located
in either flood hazard areas or in regions with slopes greater
than 20 percent. Table 7 designates the amounts of vacant land
or agricultural land according to slope classification.
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which is topographically feasible for development, may not always
be suitable for development. Ownership, land values, existing
public infrastructure, and natural environmental characteristics
play key roles in enhancing or detracting from the development of
a property. In addition, since agricultural land represents a
significant portion of the County's total area, and since
the region's employment base consists of those whose livelihood
depend upon agriculturally based activities, it is recommended
that a study be done to identify the approximate number of acres
used for agricultural purposes. This information can suggest the
need for the retention of agriculturally based land and may
suggest the economical impact of the retention of agriculturally
based jobs.
Given that the present amount of developable vacant or
agricultural land within Roanoke County is approximately 65,000
acres, we can make future projections. In the five year period
ending in 1983, Roanoke County has experienced growth which
consumed approximately 4920 acres of forest or agricultural land.
Assuming a repetition of this growth for every subsequent five
year period, Roanoke County will have no developable forest or
agricultural land within 65 - 70 years. These figures indicate a
need for long range planning through the comprehensive plan in
areas which address economic development issues.
The major thrust of a coordinated program between economic
development and long range comprehensive planning is two-fold.
One is to determine the projected growth distribution between
residential and commercial/industrial parcels. The other is to
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develop tools to ensure that a balanced mix between residential
and commercial/industrial parcels is generated.
One method to determime a proper residential to commercial
mix is through a fiscal impact analysis. A formal fiscal impact
analysis would evaluate the projection of the public costs and
revenues associated with residential or nonresidential growth.
The objective is to determine periods when public costs may
approach expected revenues. The costs of services to residences
and the cost of services to business and industry should be
broken down to their respective sectors. There is a need to
determine what overall effect 75/25 may have if achieved; will
taxes decrease and how much of a decrease could be expected
assuming that service levels remain constant, or will services
increase while the present tax rate remains stable, and if so,
how much of a service increase could be expected?
This information reveals the need for continual analysis,
survey and implementation of the proper taxable parcel mix in
order to attract new industry with a very favorable tax
structure, retain existing industry by not overburdening them
with increasing taxes, and simultaneously lighten the load on
residents without creating industrial congestion.
A significant staff effort will be devoted to accomplishing
this goal during 1988 (as described in Section V).
V. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES TO IMPLEMENT THE 75/25 POLICY
The establishment of goals and the development of objectives
will focus Roanoke County's economic development efforts for
1987. This section comprises the "heart" of the Economic
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The following are suggested goals and objectives:
A. REFINE THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Roanoke County's economic development program began in 1981.
A number of activities have occured since that time. The
assignment of economic development functions to the Department of
Development, and the resulting program development have been
positive steps in establishing Roanoke County's efforts.
Objective 1 = Refine the Annual Work Program:
The annual work program for Economic Development is
being refined on an ongoing basis. Projects relating to the
retention of the County's existing business and industry,
the identification of industrial sites, and business
development efforts through a newsletter have been
accomplished. The continuance of these activities and the
preparation of other work elements will be designed as part
of the budget process and the implementation of the Economic
Development Strategy.
Objective 2 _ Organizational Development of the Economic
Development Division:
September, 1985 marked the first assignment of a full
time Economic Development Specialist in the Economic
Development Division. This person carries out present
economic development programs under the Assistant County
Administrator of Community Development and implements new
programs as needed. The Assistant County Administrator of
Community Development will continue to work on economic
development programs and projects as required. Further
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training of the staff through state-Sponsored seminars and
formal education at the Economic Development Institute at
the University of Oklahoma is recommended.
In addition to the direct staff functions, there are
correlative staff functions that serve to supplement the
economic development activities of this division. Examples
include the Assistant County Administrator for Public
Facilities and the Community Development Review Coordinator
who both work with the development of sewer, water, roads
and community facilities.
B. EXISTING BUSINESS EXPANSION/RETENTION
Objective 1 - Business Development:
Under our existing program, business development is our
priority activity as we recognize the importance of
developed and consistent interaction with the business
community. As the County moves forward, we are increasingly
aware of the need to recognize the requirements of companies
already located here.
The basic philosophy of business development is to meet
and get to know the local business people and to develop
good rapport. Its mission is to stimulate action in the
working community by gaining their confidence to work with
the government while allowing for the mutual exchange of
information of general needs, concerns and attitudes. Its
goal is to maximize the number of business expansions in
Roanoke County, and to minimize closures, failures or
transfers of businesses presently located in the County.
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Activities are designed to help local firms with expansions,
to develop new ways of dealing with problems of mutual
concern, and to adapt to changing conditions. These
activities are outlined in the following discussion.
The fruit of Roanoke County's labors in business
development are multiplied many times. Research has shown
that retention of local business and industry is vital to
the health of the community. Not only are jobs retained,
but satisfied business representatives are a community's
best spokesmen when attracting outside investors and
business. Similarly, when prospects visit the Roanoke
Valley, they often request a confidential meeting with other
local businessmen. Local business and industry which have
had positive relations with Roanoke County Government are
likely to communicate an attitude attractive to business and
industry.
Business development is also geared to recognizing
professional development activities through an awards and
recognition program for "Building A Better Roanoke County"
as well as "Our Thanks" signs placed at developing sites.
a. Existing Industry Visitation Program:
In late 1983, the economic development staff initiated
a visitation program with the County's existing business and
industry. This program was multipurposed: it sought to
develop a "face-to-face" dialogue between local government
and business, create an understanding of the local economy,
and determine issues and problems for resolution. In some
instances, expansion plans were discovered and assistance
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given to the company to enable theserplans to become a
reality.
Because of the large number of individual business and
industry in Roanoke County, business and industry will be
visited on a priority basis. The purpose of establishing a
priority system is to visit those companies which are
theoretically the most influential in contributing to or
taking from the economic well being of the community. The
following is the suggested order of priority for visitation
purposes:
1. Those companies indicating expansion or relocation
intentions. Since these companies represent the most
critical element for local expansion and retention these
companies are given priority. In order to assist in
meeting the goal of increasing the County's
commercial/industrial base, it is imperative to retain
our present industry and assist in their expansion plans.
The prospects which come to the County often do not tell
their hometown community that they plan expansion or
relocation. For this reason if the County becomes aware
of any local company planning an expansion or relocation
it is in the County's interest to respond as quickly as
possible.
2. Manufacturers, as listed in the Virginia Industrial
Directory. These companies are often major employers and
consist of basic industry. The companies represent
diversified products and provide for a stable local
economy by promoting a diversified manufacturing base
where no one industry dominates the community.
3. Large service companies (employing over 100 people) and
other manufacturers. These companies represent a growing
sector of the U.S. economy and further provide for the
County's economic well being.
4. Small businesses showing development potential. These
businesses represent the most significant job generating
sectors of the economy {Researchers at MIT's Brookins
Institution found that slightly more than 50 percent of
all new jobs between 1969 and 1980 were created by
independent small entrepreneurs. They also discovered
that 264 percent of net employment change between the
years 1980-82 occurred through small independent
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5. Other companies, such as new businesses, retail
establishments, professional businesses and general
business and industry will be visited as the
opportunities presents themselves.
b. Awards and Recognition Program:
A framed Economic Development Certificate of
Appreciation, signed by the Board of Supervisors' Chairman,
is awarded to businesses and industries which make
significant contributions to local economic development.
Significant contributions to economic development are often
in the form of major improvements to existing facilities or
operations, expanding business or industry, and new business
or industry.
Following the completion of new business or industry,
the County staff will assist a company with its dedication
or opening-day activities, and will arrange to have a Board
member formally present the Certificate of Appreciation.
Another form of recognition being developed at this
time is recognition of firms having been in Roanoke County
for 10 to 25, 50 or 75 years. This program suggests that
one company's continued service represents a signifigant
contribution to economic development in Roanoke County.
c. Industrial Assistance Program:
When an industry needs assistance, the economic
development staff should be ready to provide that
assistance. Many small firms and a few large ones, for
example, are unfamiliar with the complicated process of
zoning, industrial development bonds, and local, state, and
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This assistance is multi-faceted. Assistance will be
provided to expedite the investigation and solution of prob-
lems under Roanoke County's control which reduce the ability
of businesses to operate as efficiently as they would other-
wise. The Economic Development Specialist also facilitates
the exchange of information. Often the staff provides in-
formation on special services available to local business.
d. Newsletter = Economic Quarterly:
Public awareness of Roanoke County's economic develop-
ment program has been enhanced through the publication of a
quarterly newsletter since 1984. This effort resulted in
the distribution of over 5000 newsletters to local citizens,
businesses, and industrial representatives. The newsletter
focuses on program efforts and accomplishments, and creates
a forum for the delivery of information and resources that
aid in the development of the local economy. It is one
visible- aspect of the County's business development program.
Due to budget constraints, the Economic Quarterly
newsletter was temporarily discontinued after the Autumn
1986 edition, and will resume publication and distribution
at the earliest possibility. In the meantime, press
releases will be issued to local media concerns as the
opportunity arises to recognize the accomplishments of the
County's business and industrial community.
e. Signs:
The existing business expansion program was further
developed as the Board of Supervisors established a
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recognition program for new or expanding business and
industry. Under this program, a four-foot by four-foot (4'
x 4') "Thank You" sign is placed on the construction site
for a period of 60 to 90 days while new construction is
taking place.
f. Data Base I and II:
The preparation of the Comprehensive Plan and the
increased activity of the Economic Development Division have
generated information that is useful in the formation of a
data base to aid development activities. Daily, various
offices in the County receive inquiries pertaining to land
availability, zoning, and utility locations. The existence
of a central data base available to different offices, the
economic development staff, and other economic developers
will enhance future development opportunities by providing
accurate, timely information.
1. Company Files:
An inventory of many active companies in Roanoke County
is kept and updated as news articles, company profiles,
product information, and other pertinent data are obtained.
2. Site and Building Inventory:
In order to aid professionals seeking timely and
accurate information on future development areas, an
inventory of site and building information is maintained.
This information is available to different economic
development offices, regional and state representatives, and
other development agencies such as the Fantus Company.
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Recently, the Virginia Department ofrEconomic Development
established a computer data base to enable them to inventory
sites and buildings across Virginia. Roanoke's Dominion
Bank has also set up a data base for inventorying sites and
buildings in their regional area. Roanoke County has been
requested to submit only our best and most ready sites and
buildings to both entities for their files.
The Fifth Planning District Commission and the County
Planning Department are jointly preparing a data base called
the Geographic Information System (GIS) which can act as an
aid for immediate retrieval of information. The data base
will consist of approximately 35 items of information on
each parcel of land in Roanoke County including zoning,
water and sewer availability, and acreage. The completion
and implementation of this (GIS) system will greatly enhance
the economic development efforts of the County.
3. General Community Information:
The economic development division also maintains a data
base of general community information, demographics and
statistics of local economic factors. One brochure,
prepared by the staff, serves a general yet very important
function for information distribution. This brochure is the
"Community Data Profile," often reviewed by prospective
individuals and companies. Publication of this brochure for
1986 was 2000 copies. It is recommended that the general
data base for community information be updated annually and
include a comprehensive summary of relevant economic
development data.
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This program is established to provide export trade
assistance to growing companies either presently exporting
or looking into the possibilities of exporting. According
to a 1986 business survey conducted by Price Waterhouse,
8,000 firms in Virginia indicated that 17 percent of the
firms were interested in exporting their products or
services and an additional 6 percent are now exporting.
Table 8 shows a breakdown of the industries responding to
the survey and their respective interest in export activity.
Manufacturers and wholesalers showed the highest interest in
developing an export market, yet the service sector, while
showing less interest as a percent of the service sector
group, was the largest group to respond. This information
suggests that a there are a number of manufacturers,
wholesalers and service companies in the Roanoke Valley
looking to export their goods and services.
However, one indicator of economic weakness is the lack
of interest of a region to export as compared with other
regions. Table 9 shows the regional breakdown of export
activity and interest of Virginia small businesses. Only 5
percent of the businesses in the Southwest region of
Virginia export their products and only an additional 10
percent of the businesses are interested in exporting. In
other words, the Southwest region, of which Roanoke County
is part, trails the other regions of Virginia for export
activity as well as interest for future exporting. This
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suggests the need to encourage export opportunities and to
develop a community awareness of foreign markets.
The goal of the export assistance program is to develop
stable export activity locally for the balance of overall
financial growth and wealth generation. This foreign
investment can be an important source of economic
development for Roanoke County and can act as a balancing
lever during economic fluctuations.
1. International Trade Association of Western Virginia:
Formerly the Roanoke Valley World Trade Club, the
International Trade Association of Western Virginia is a
local resource to foster the development of world trade in
western Virginia. Frequent meetings of its active members
take place locally and regionally for the effective exchange
of international trade ideas and understanding. Roanoke
County has a corporate membership (renewed annually) which
allows any County representative to participate. The County
economic development division strongly encourages local
business representatives to become members and to
participate in the association's activities.
2. Trade Shows:
In order to take advantage of emerging trends in trade
and investment abroad, an in-depth understanding of
opportunities involved should be developed. Trade shows
assist in gaining understanding of opportunities abroad and
can act as a mechanism to display goods and services from
the Roanoke Valley.
During 1985, Roanoke County participated in the 37th
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Annual Virginia Conference on World Trade in Williamsburg,
Virginia. The economic development staff participated in
the event to help promote the Roanoke Valley as one area
which has many fine companies with exportable products. An
equally recognized purpose of the County's participation was
to promote the Valley's capability of exporting goods
through its distribution, transportation, and economic
environment. The conference resulted in a positive mutual
exchange of information which will ultimately provide added
incentives to do business with local companies.
The economic development staff also participated in the
38th Annual Virginia Conference on World Trade in Richmond,
Virginia and plans to participate in future conferences.
3. Direct Assistance:
Direct assistance is provided to firms seeking guidance
in the export process. Firms indicating an interest in
trade are asked to complete a questionnaire which requests
the company to describe their present international exposure
and effort. The company is then forwarded trade leads for
possible product market expansion. Firms which have
products or services to export are provided with information
and references to launch an export campaign.
4. Discussions/Travels with Regional and State
Representatives:
Specific assistance is provided by state officials when
the need arises. Companies can request this assistance and
every effort will be made to arrange for a meeting or
meetings to take place between a state representative and
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the local company.
Occasionally, regional and state officials visit
international trade shows and market local companies and
products abroad. This effort is further enhanced when local
corporate managers jointly participate with the regional and
state representatives.
5. Sister County Program:
April, 1986 marked the initial staff request to develop
a sister relationship for economic development purposes.
The basic concept of this relationship is to develop local
economic trade and public relations with a community of
another country which has like interests, population,
economies, or other characteristics where there can be
mutual benefits for both communities. The objective of a
sister relationship from an economic standpoint is to
encourage local businesses and industries to grow beyond the
scope of the immediate region in order to bring in financial
and capital strength from other states and abroad. From a
public standpoint, a sister relationship can assist in the
promotion of world peace through intercultural exchanges and
cross-communications.
An active search for a sister community is in progress.
It is recommended that during the fiscal year 1987-1988,
Roanoke County become part of the Sister Cities
International for active assistance in locating a compatible
sister community. Furthermore it is recommended that during
Roanoke County's sesquicentennial (1988), efforts be made to
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Sister Community.
Objective 2 _ Nurture Small Business:
During 1981 and 1982, small business created all of the
984,000 net new jobs generated in the American economy.
Roanoke County followed this trend in 1984 and made
siginificant efforts to make it easier and simpler for small
businesses to get started. Clarifications in zoning
permitting policies, and certificates of occupancy in the
development review area spearheaded the County's efforts. A
file of vacant, existing buildings, and available commercial
sites was created and utilized for inquiries about locating
in the County.
Small businesses have many needs for management
assistance, financing, and access to new markets. The
economic development staffs of Roanoke County, Roanoke City,
and the Regional Partnership have co-sponsored local
seminars since November 1984 to provide information on the
process of export trade and the programs available through
the Virginia Division of Economic Development and the
Virginia Port Authority at Hampton Roads.
Additionally, increased coordination with local
colleges and universities is needed to increase educational
involvemant in resolving some of the private sector's
management and technical training needs.
The staff will seek to identify public financing
available through the Virginia Small Business Financing
Authority and the local Western Development Company. These
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sources combined with local lending institutions are
valuable financial resources for any small businessman.
C. BUSINESS ATTRACTION
Objective 1 _ New Business/Industry Development:
This objective for new business or new industry
marshals the public resources of Roanoke County to
adequately market the area for further development. Of
. paramount importance is the identification of available
sites for business and industry that possess the following
characteristics:
a. Available, marketable sites at a known price per
acre.
b. Adequate water and sewer service at the site.
c. Sufficient access to road and rail (as needed)
transportation modes.
d. Properly zoned land.
During 1981, the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of
Commerce identified 61 potential industrial sites in Roanoke
County. Currently, less than 20 of these sites meet the
above four criteria.
The challenge for the future is to further refine this
industrial site list and expand the number of "ready-to-go"
sites. This action will place Roanoke County in a better
position to respond to prospect inquiries and further meet
the goal of creating a healthy, viable, and diverse economy.
The following actions should be taken to prepare sites
for development:
1. Identify certain sites which offer the most promising
develpment potential for particular targeted businesses
and industries.
2. Clarify ownership of property and clarify options on
property if any. Often there are vague options on
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a property which can hold up the development process. If
the property is County owned, obtain survey and plat of
the property in its entirety. If the property is not
County owned, request that a survey be done.
3. Obtain engineering services to have utility plans ready
to go. Often a prospect who shows interest in a site
desires that the property have utilities within six
months in order to meet his objectives. By requesting
the bid for and obtaining the plans for water, sewer and
road infrastructure, the time factor is greatly reduced.
If facilities have to be designed regardless of the type
of user, this should be initiated. This process can
easily take two to four months on its own.
4. Identify technical questions of the industrial user. For
instance, identify the quality (including chemical
content), capacity, and flow of domestic water.
Determine who pays for what prior to option agreement or
sales agreement. For instance, if a private property is
avaialable for industrial use and is for sale at a
certain price per acre, will commissions be paid to real
estate agents out of sale proceeds? Does the owner
anticipate this? Is a finder's fee to be paid? Verify
zoning, site size and grading requirements.
5. Assure that telephone, electrical and gas utilities are
available or can be installed.
6. Although our present administration is not geared to
unique situations, the County should make provisions to
allow for grading permits to be issued prior to building
permit issuance in order to prepare a site for development.
7. Soil tests should be done to describe specific site
characteristics.
a. New Business Development Program
The economic development staff assists individuals and
businesses as a broker of information in the development
process. The staff assists companies in the planning,
zoning, and permit process in order to minimize the
complexity of the development process and avoid any undue
delay. This assistance includes brochure distribution on
"Community Data Profiles", "Opening a Business", and "Site
Plan Procedures", as well as distribution of guides to
financial resources. Ongoing assistance is provided to
companies relocating to Roanoke County to make the
transition as smooth as possible.
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b. Prospect Handling:
Companies seeking to locate or relocate in Roanoke
County are provided assistance and information. The purpose
of this program is to help companies make an informed
decision to come to the Roanoke Valley while presenting
Roanoke County's strengths as an ideal place to do business.
Its goal is to attract and establish companies which
positively develop the economic stability of the locality
for the creation of wealth and a higher standard of living.
The process of assistance given to companies seeking to
locate or relocate in Roanoke County often occurs in the
following order:
1. Initial Inquiry
2. Site Location and Building Location Assistance
3. Zoning Change Assistance
4. Finance Assistance
5. Follow-up
Initial inquiries generally occur through state,
regional and local referrals, advertising leads, corporate
cold calls and letters of introduction. When the inquiry is
through the state, regional or local economic development
representatives, it is often in the form of a phone call.
The request of these inquiries generally requires a meeting
with the prospect within a few days at the site or building
of interest. When the inquiry is through an advertising
lead, a corporate call, or a letter of introduction, the
need for information is immediate, but there is often at
least a week notice for making site and building inspections
with the prospect.
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Although not normally provided }~y prospective business
and industry, the following points should be considered when
establishing new business and industry in Roanoke County to
enhance economic stability with commercial/industrial
growth:
1. The amount of business services required by the industry.
Services required by the industry could spur new growth for
local businesses and often bring in more industry from
outside.
2. The capital investment (i.e. the industry's facilities
and equipment) in proportion to the number of employees
required. For example, an oil refinery would have few
employees and high capital investment. Companies which
have high capital investment are desireable in that they
increase the tax base, are generally quality oriented in
their building standards, and locate with intentions of
permanency.
3. The nature of the labor force employed (skilled or
unskilled). The compatability of the industry's labor
requirements with Roanoke County's labor supply could make
the difference between a satisfied industry with high
productivity, and a disappointed industry recruiting from
outside the area with continued unemployment for some
residents.
4. Is the industry traffic intensive? Companies which
generate heavy traffic may overburden the present highway
infrastructure. It is important to consider peak hours of
operation and how that would affect the community's present
traffic conditions.
5. What is the wage structure? Companies which have high
pay scales will allow for more local retail purchases and
upper scale products to be purchased by their employees than
if the company pays minimum wage. By the same standard, it
is important to note if the company generally hires full-
time employees versus part-time employees, and whether the
company provides full benefits versus no benefits.
6. Is the prospective company leaving a community because of
other competitors in that community? It may be that the
prospect may locate in Roanoke County only to leave soon
thereafter because a competitor makes the same decision.
When we ask ourselves what do we want to be 25 years
from now, these types of questions must be asked. An active
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pursuit of companies and industries which meet the target
match of the County's present and desireable mix should be
initiated and maintained.
c. Regional Partnershi Cooperation:
The economic development staff participates in both the
marketing committee and the sites committee to coordinate
Roanoke County's activities with the Regional Partnership's
activities in the respective areas of marketing and site
information. Cooperation in these areas provides for the
fostering of new business development through team efforts
of promotion with similar goals and objectives. Our joint
efforts provide for added strength in the overall framework
of information processing and prospect handling.
1. Marketing Committee:
Participation in the Regional Partnership's Marketing
Committee includes image survey development and
implementation, promotional program development and
strategy, and advertising coordination. Promotional efforts
include evaluating the most cost effective advertising
program using the profession's most visible tools such as
FIXED INCOME JOURNAL, BUSINESS FACILITIES, and PLANTS, SITES
& PARKS magazines. Often, participation is extended to
include planning for local business meetings as well as for
visits of foreign prospects.
2. Sites Committee:
Participation in the Regional Partnership's Sites
Committee includes evaluation of the Valley's preparedness
in site availability. One topic recently addressed is the
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Valley-wide problem of requiring industry to commit to
buying a particular site before certain utilities are
extended. It was shown that areas which have maintained an
ample supply of marketable sites, with certain amenities
such as sewer and water, have historically been the most
successful in attracting new business.
The Regional Partnership Executive Committee then
' resolved to encourage the local governments of the Roanoke
Valley to work to develop utility extension policies and to
promote a program to evaluate and rank potential industrial
sites while considering the annual capital budget for
ongoing site improvements. A second resolution was made to
encourage local governments to further investigate and
establish a shell building program thereby adding
competitive advantages to attract and keep prospects.
Participation in the Sites Committee of the Regional
Partnership is consistent with and complementary to
Objective 1 - New Business/Industry Development of the
Business Attraction goal.
D. INTERNAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL
Objective 1 _ Recognition and Awareness Strategy:
As Roanoke County seeks to implement the economic
development programs, it is necessary to ensure that Roanoke
County Department Heads and County Staff realize that 75/25
is a goal and requires coordination of our efforts. In
addition, the citizens of Roanoke County should be aware of
the objectives of 75/25 policy as a function of economic
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stability for the County. The following forms of
information distribution will be used:
a. New Signs:
New Signs suggesting "OUR THANKS FOR MEETING THE NEEDS
OF 75/25" should be made for use at construction sites of
new industrial or commercial development. This statement
will help promote the concept of 75/25 by showing that the
need is for more commercial and industrial growth and will
generate interest among those unfamiliar with 75/25. The
present signs displaying "OUR THANKS FOR BUILDING A BETTER
ROANOKE COUNTY" are also good positive statements to promote
growth in the County and should continue to be used upon
short supply of the new signs.
b. Development of 75/25 Logo:
A logo should be developed to visually represent the
concept of 75/25. This logo should graphically display
residential and commercial/industrial structures or
composition using 75/25 as an ideal situation or as a
balance for stability.
c. Recognition of Business in Newsletter:
In order to build interest and a sense of achievement
for local business growth and expansion, companies are
recognized in the Economic Quarterly for their contributions
to economic development. This recognition should now
include statements about the significance that a new or
expanding business or industry has on contributing to making
the goal of 75/25 a reality. Not only will this give
companies a sense of achievement and acceptance in Roanoke
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achieve community goals.
Objective 2 = Project Planning Review and Coordination:
Of particular importance for the success of any
economic development project is for interdepartmental review
and coordination. This objective calls for consistent
efforts on behalf of various departments in Roanoke County
for project planning review and coordination in order to
ensure the success of economic development projects.
a. Use of the 75/25 Committee for Review of Major Projects
and Programs:
The 75/25 Committee was established by the Board of
Supervisors upon the adoption of the 75/25 policy. Its
members include the Chairman of the Planning Commission, the
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, the County
Administrator, the Assistant County Administrator of
Community Development, the Planning Director and the
Economic Development Specialist. The purpose of the
committee is to coordinate the Comprehensive Plan, Land Use
Plan, Zoning Map (and other maps) to get the language and
material coordinated. This committee should also address
issues of joint concern such as the following:
1. Industrial park development and the Comprehensive Plan
2. Short term requirements for meeting needs of local
business and industry such as rezoning for an expanding
industry or for an industry which has just had a fire.
3. Long term planning for meeting tomorrow's development
projects.
b. 75/25 Statement on Relevant Staff and Board Reports:
Staff and Board reports which are consistent with or
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which consider issues related to ther75/25 concept should
include statements about the matter. This will allow for
immediate recognition of how a program or project will
assist with meeting the goal of 75/25, and may, in some
cases, show how a project is inconsistent with meeting the
75/25 objectives. Care must be taken with respect to
rezoning staff reports to not give the implication of
"fiscal zoning."
c. Provision of Limited County Services:
Roanoke County should make every effort to make
economic growth occur by effectively using the services
available. Future extensions of water and sewer services
should consider the short and long term economic impact
prior to providing the service. Similarly, since Roanoke
County's transportation network greatly affects the
industrial base, the six year road plan should consider
where growth is likely to occur, and should also anticipate
how our industrial/commercial base can be strengthened,
further leading to the achievement of 75/25.
Finally, efforts of the planning division should
include coordinating the Capital Improvements Program, the
Comprehensive Plan and zoning. Efforts should be made by
each division to use the tools of their division to achieve
a 75/25 environment in the County.
Objective 3 = 75/25 Incentive Programs:
The incentives offered commercial and industrial
businesses will help in bringing about a balance in the
County's economic base. These incentives are visible tools
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for growth and are intended to accom~date expansions of
existing industries as well as to attract new business from
outside the area.
a. Joint Ventures with Business, Industry, and Developers:
Joint Ventures between Roanoke County Government and
local business, industry and development firms can make the
difference between a project's becoming a reality and
whether or not a good project gets beyond the
conceptualization stage.
Roanoke County entered into a quasi-joint venture with
a local company for the first time during 1986 in an effort
to promote economic development. This project consists of
approximately fifteen acres of vacant, level land adjacent
to the Corrugated Container Corporation in Southwest Roanoke
County. The company had first discussed development of the
site during 1984, but because of cost constraints to
privately develop the property by extending water and sewer
and providing industrial access, the project lingered. When
two local companies seeking to expand showed strong interest
in the site, Roanoke County felt that development of the
site should take place and considered taking the risk of
that development. Through negotiation with the landowners,
the County entered into a contractual agreement to make
water, sewer and road improvements to the site. At the time
of this writing, it is under development.
Roanoke County should continue to explore joint venture
possibilities and should expect to participate in projects
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of a larger scale in the future. The County will evaluate
each proposed project individually toydetermine how it may
assist in building the commercial-industrial base of the
community while maintaining quality control standards to
enhance the quality of life in the area. In other words,
the decision of the County to participate on a project will
be based upon a number of factors including, but not limited
to, the tax base generated, the number of new employees
expected, the skill level of the employees to be hired, the
number of employees and companies retained, the quality of
and the aesthetics of the project, and the overall need of
the project.
b. Count Improvements Become Matching Ingredient in
Development•
In all development cases, the provision of water and
sewer utilities as well as industrial road access are the
necessary ingredients for providing a buildable site.
Often, companies looking at Roanoke County as a place to
locate-their business do not have the time nor the patience
to purchase a site and hope that during the following year
or two, utilities will be extended to the site. One
development alternative is to work with the company and
determine their requirements as well as evaluate what they
have to offer Roanoke County such as their anticipated
capital investment, the number of employees expected to be
employed full time, and the quality or image of their
company. It may be that improving a distant site in order
to entice a large quality oriented company to locate in
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Roanoke County is a wise decision. Not only could this
action encourage the company to locate in the County, but it
could also serve as a catalyst for growth along the route of
extended improvements.
c. Intergovernmental Cooperation:-
Intergovernmental cooperation plays an important
function in Valley-wide economic development. Ir. general,
each jurisdiction of the Roanoke Valley affects each other
as employees, businesses, and services of each draw upon and
contribute to one another. For example, an industrial
project in one jurisdiction will affect the retail sales of
another jurisdiction.
Presently, Roanoke County is evaluating the costs and
the benefits of joining the Town of Vinton in their efforts
to develop a 100+ acre tract in Southeast County for
industrial purposes. Similarly, Roanoke County is actively
pursuing the establishment of a 70 acre industrial tract
which falls in both Roanoke County and Botetourt County in
the Hollins area.
Finally, one area of potential intergovernmental
cooperation for the future concerns the Community
Certification Program and the ability to effectively meet
the requirements of the program for the benefit of those
involved. These intergovernmental efforts should be
continued and additional efforts should be encouraged.
d. State and Federal Funding Programs:
In the past, state and federal funding programs have
been an important resource for financing industrial
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development projects. During 1986, these programs were
required to make many changes - particularly to cut back the
available resources thus making it more difficult to obtain
the necessary financing. These limited resources are still a
vital tool in providing incentives for expansions, new
business, and other capital improvements. However as the
federal dollar continues to shrink, the County must: become
more participative rather than facilitative in real estate
development projects.
Small companies usually seek debt and equity financing
to develop their business while large companies usually
borrow from banks with which they have good relationships.
In order to assist with future financial needs of small to
medium companies, the County should determine new sources
for borrowed funds and venture capital, and should document
sources of and certain performance characteristics of debt
and equity financing.
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Highlights of Roanoke County's Economic Development Objectives
1. Promote the economic health and expansiron of existing local
businesses and industries.
2. Attract businesses and industries that provide job
opportunities for the County's work force.
3. Encourage the development of businesses and industries which
add economic stability and broaden the County's tax base.
4. Encourage and promote the development of industries which do
not significantly contribute to environmental degradation.
5. Develop utility extension policies for increaing the supply
of available, developable, and marketable sites.
6. Conduct a formal fiscal impact analysis and evaluate the
projection of the public costs and revenues associated with
residential and nonresidential growth.
7. Conduct an analysis and survey of the proper taxable parcel
mix in order to attract new industry with a favorable tax
structure, retain existing industry by not overburdening them
with increasing taxes, while simultaneously lightening the tax
load on residents without creating industrial congestion.
8. Promote the orderly growth and development of Roanoke County
through a continuous process of comprehensive physical, economic
and fiscal planning.
9. Determine the community's strengths and build on competitive
advantages that support business investment and create wealth.
10. Encourage and promote the development of industrial parks
including but not limited to public/private joint ventures and
partnership agreements.
11. Encourage County staff to include statements of impact on
75/25 within relevant staff and board reports.
12. Assist with the development of a specific regional business
and industry targeting strategy.
13. Encourage the retention of farmland and the expansion of
agricultural production and service interprises.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The economic development strategy has two major programs.
One program concerns existing business expansion and retention
while the other concerns business attraction. The program::; are
established to assist in meeting the County goal of 75/25
residential/commercial-industrial (tax base revenue balance) from
the present ratio of 84/16. This strategy suggests that this
should take place through a continuous process of comprehensive
physical, economic and fiscal planning.
Under our economic development strategy, existing business
expansion and retention is our priority activity as we recognize
the importance of developed and consistent interaction with the
business community. The basic philosophy of business expansion
and retention is to meet and get to know local business people
and develop good rapport. Its goal is to stimulate action in the
working community by gaining their confidence to work with the
government while allowing for the mutual exchange of information
of general needs, concerns and attitudes. Business expansion and
retention is geared to recognizing professional development
activities through an awards and recognition program. Included
in this program is export trade assistance and small business
development.
Following business expansion and retention is business
attraction where those companies seeking to locate or relocate in
Roanoke County are provided assitance and information. Its
purpose is :to help companies make the "right" decision to come to
the Roanoke Valley while presenting Roanoke County's strengths
as an ideal place to do business. Its goal is to attract and
establish companies which positively develop the economic
stability of the locality for the creation of wealth and a higher
standard of living.
The following actions will be taken during FY 87-88:
ACTION l: Achieve the improvements to and the development of at
least one property consisting of a minimum of 25 acres
for commercial/industrial purposes as outlined in
the economic development strategy.
ACTION 2: Recognize local business and industry as follows:
a. Send 50 "Welcome" letters to qualifying new
businesses including retail establishments.
b. Award Certificates of Appreciation to:
- 15 industries which are new, expanding, or
observing a 10th, 25th, or 50th anniversary.
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ACTION 2b continued:
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- 10 individuals assisting or promoting the
economic development efforts of Roanoke County.
- 50 new businesses including retail
establishments.
c. Visit 50 local businesses and industries.
ACTION 3: Produce Brochures, Newsletters and Advertisements as
follows:
a. Create a marketing brochure of the Southwest
Industrial Park.
b. Create a marketing brochure for new industrial
park.
c. Update and publish 2000 copies of Community Data
Profile
d. Publish two page "mailer" as a revised format of
the Economic Quarterly newsletter.
e. Advertise in magazines which cater to business and
industry relocation decision makers.
ACTION 4: Update site information on the 10 most ready-to-go
sites, the information of which will be forwarded to
appropriate state and regional economic development
groups.
ACTION 5: Summarize quarterly development activity and format
semi-monthly economic development reports.
ACTION 6: Encourage and assist 10 local businesses to actively
pursue international trade (export). This action will
be suplemented by participation in the Annual Virginia
World Trade Conference as well as participation in the
Western Virginia International Trade Association.
ACTION 7: Contact area commercial realtors and obtain building
and site information on available properties in the
County.
ACTION 8: Create committee for Sister County Program and locate
compatible sister community.
ACTION 9: Produce four "Thank-You" signs which include 75/25
logo for use as a promotional tool.
ACTION 10: Participate in Year II Economic Development Institute
at Norman, Oklahoma August, 1987
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FIGURE 1
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TABLE 1
Estimated Average Family Tax
on
Roanoke County Family of Four
Personal Property (Autos)
Approximate Average Value (Auto #1) .••••••••• $2975.00
(Auto #2) .......... + $2975.00
Total ............. _ $5950.00
Tax Rate .......... x 0.035
Total Tax ......... = 208.25
Real Estate
Based on House & Land Value .................
Tax Rate ........
Total Tax .......
Total Personal Property and Real Estate Taxes
Expenditures
$65,000.00
x 0.0115
_ $747.50
_ $955.75
Cost to Ed. 1 Child in Roanoke County/Yr... $3715.17
2nd Child ..................... + 3715.17
Total Cost of Education
for Two Children/Yr . ..................... _ $7430.34
Contributions to Education
1 Child 2 Children
State Funds ................... $1480.12 $2960.24
Federal Contribution .......... 0.74 1.48
Sales Tax Contribution......... 367.43 734.86
Local Funds ................... 1795.91 3591.82
Other ......................... + 70.97 141.94
Total ......................... _ $3715.17 $7430.34
Total County Expenditure to Educate 2 Children/Yr.. _ $3591.82
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TABLE 2
Comparison of Real Estate Valuatibns by Segment
(Residential & Industrial Parcels)
(1985)
Parcel Percent Current Assessed Percent of Current
Count of Count Value Assessed Value
------------------------------------------------
Roanoke Count
Residential 28,201 95.48 $1,355,675,600 83.41
Commercial/
Industrial 1,334 4.52 269,646,940 16.59
Total 29 535 100 00 ~ $1,625,322,540 100.00
Roanoke City
Residential 35,751 81.55 $1,052,599,012 61.59
Commercial/
Industrial 8,091 19.45 656,359,407 38.41
Total 43 842 100 00 $1,708,958 419 100.00
Salem
Residential
7,859 89.99
$329,435,900 66.35
Commercial/
Industrial
874 10.01
167,040,000 33.56
----------------------------------------------------
Total 8,733 100.00 $496,761,300 100.00
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TABLE 3
Comparison of Real Estate Valuations by Segment
(Residential and Industrial Parcels)
(1986)
Percent Current Assessed Percent of Current
Count of Count Value Assessed Value
Roanoke Count
Residential 28,753 95.51 $1,394,669,700 83.31
Commercial/
Industrial 1,349 4.48 279,392,940 16.69
-------------------------------------------------------
Total 30,102 100.00 ~ $1,674,062,640 100.00
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TABLE 5
Comparison of Real Estate Valuations
(figures based on total taxed)
(1986)*
Parcel Percent Current Assessed Percent of Current
Count of Count Value Assessed Value
--------------------------------------------------
Roanoke Count
Residential 28,753 91.93 $1,394,669,700 79.52
Commercial/
Industrial 1,349 4.31 279,392,940 15.93
Agricultural/
Undeveloped 1,174 3.75 79,448,500 4.53
Total 31 276 100 00 $1,753,511 140 100.00
*see Appendix D for comparison to 1985 figures.
TABLE 6
Comparison of Real Estate Valuations
(figures based on total taxed)
(1982)
,z Parcel Percent Current Assessed Percent of Current
Count of Count Value Assessed Value
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Roanoke Count
Residential 27,003 91.76 $1,097,185,411 81.78
Commercial/
Industrial 1,248 4.24 171,654,770 12.79
Agricultural/
Undeveloped 1,177 4.00 72,821,850 5.43
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Total 29,428 100.00 $1,341,662,031 100.00
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TABLE 7
Existing Land Use - RoanokefCount y
(1985)
°s o f
Total area
0 of Remaining
---------- Acreage
--------- Total Area
------------- For Develop.
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Total Area
(248.28 square miles)
158,900
100.00
100.00
Total Developed Area 31,957 20.11 79.89
Total Avail. for Dev. 126.943 79.89 79.89
Topo. Slope 0-200
- 64,870
--------- 40.82
------------- 40.82
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-----
Total ---------------
Remaining Dev. 64,870 40.82 40.82
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TABLE 8
Export Activity in Virginia by Industry
Retail
------- Construction
-------------- Manufacturing
--------------- Service
--------- Wholesale
--
----------
of Total
Responding 18%
ll0
70
27~ ~
100
Presently
Exporting 1~
2a
25~
5g
40
Interested
11%
i
150
24$
16~
260
n
Exporting
No Interest o
88 0
83 0 510 79g 70%
0
in _
Exporting
-----------------
--------------
---------------
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-
Source: Virginia Small Business Survey - June 30, 1986
Price Waterhouse, Richmond, Virginia.
TABLE 9
Export Activity in Virginia by Region
Central Northern Southwest Tidewater
Presently
Exporting 70 ll0 50 50
Interested
in 200 250 170 170
Exporting
No interest
in 73% 640 850 780
Exporting
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Source: Virginia Small Business Survey - June 30, 1986
Price Waterhouse, Richmond, Virginia.
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APPENDIX A
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FIVE YEAR DEVELOPMENT TREND
Roanoke Count
1982 1983 1984 1985
Taxable
~ Change
1986 '82-'86
SF-Urb 280
19 19,457 19,683 20,020 20,376 5.68
SF-Sub ,
7,408 7,487 7,591 7,779 7,980
406 7.72
27
MF 315 314 401 402
----------
--
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.
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Subtotal --------
27,003 ----------
27,258 ----------
27,675 28,201
334 28,753
349
1 6.48
12
10
Com/Ind 1,225 1,275 1,303 1, , .
Ag-Und
20-99
971
968
998
982
980
0.93
Ag-Und
~~> 99+
206
199
196
-
195
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----194
-
.
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Total Taxed --------
29,428 ----------
29,700 ---------
30,174 30,712 31,276 6.28
Tax Exem t
Federal 30 36 43 48 53 76.67
State 26 23 22 27 45 73.07
Regional 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
Local Govt. 190 213 218 227 232 22.10
Multiple Govt. 2 0 0
204 0
215 0
220 n.a.
22.90
Religious 179 200
23 13 14 17 (35.53)
Charitable 23 8 8 8 (75.00)
Educational 14 15
52 53 53 53 6.00
Other
Unknown 50 40 45 17 11 n.a.
scC 38 53 52
--------- 53
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Tot Tx Exmpt ------
514 ----------
640 ----------
659 -
661 692 34.63
Tot AlDist 29 ,942 30,340 30 833 31 373 31 968 6.76
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APPENDIX B
Five Year DevelopmentrTrend
Vinton
1981 1982 1983 1984
Taxable
o Change
1985 '82-'85
SF-Urb 2,306 2,309 2,316 2,321 0.65
SF-Sub 34
543 34
544 35
545 35
546 2.94
0.55
MF --- ----
-------
Subtotal ---------------
2,883 -------
2,887 2,896 2,902 0.66
Corp/Ind 538 540 543 543 0.93
Ag-Und
2
2
2
2
0.00
20-99
Ag-Und
0
0
0
0
0.00
99+
Total 3 423 3,429 3 441 3,447 0 70
Tax Exempt
Federal 0 0 0 0 0.00
State 2 4 4 2 0.00
Regional 1 1 1 1 0.00
Local Govt. 31 36 35 40 29.03
Multiple Govt. 0 0 0 0 0.00
Religious 27 27 27 28 3.70
Charitable - 2 2 2 2 0.00
Educational 6 1 1 1 (83.33)
Other 4 4 4 4 0.00
Unknown 5 5 4 n.a.
SCC 0 0
- 0
---------- 0
------- 0.00
---------------------
Total ----------
73 ---------
80 79 82 12.33
Total All Districts 3,496 3 509 3 520 3,529 3.70
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APPENDIX C
New Construction Trends
Roanoke Count
(by permits issued)
Total
1 982 1983 1984 1985
------ 1986
-------- '82-'86
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-----------------
Single Family ------
248 ---------
557 ---------
597 ---
601 682 2,685
Duplex 4 3 6 7 3 23
Multi-Family 3 0 12 8 6 29
Commerc (New Bus) 6 28 12 20 16 82
Office/Bank/Prof. 2 1 9 14 7 33
Industrial 1 0 1 4 4 10
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Total
-----------------
----------------- -----
264
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----- ----------
589
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--------- --------
637
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--------- ---------
654
---------
--------- ---------
718
---------
--------- -----
2,862
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APPENDIX D
Comparison of Real Estate Valuations by Segment
(figures based on total taxed, 1985)
Percent Current Assessed Percent of Current
Count of Count Value Assessed Value
Roanoke Count
Residential 28,201 91.82 $1,355,675,600 79.52
Commercial/
Industrial 1,334 4.34 269,646,940 15.82
Agricultural/
Undeveloped 1,177 3.83 ~ 79,415,400 4.66
Total 30,712 100.00 $1,704,737,940 100.00
Roanoke City
Residential 35,751 81.47 $1,052,599,012 61.25
Commercial/
Industrial 8,091 18.44 656,359,407 38.19
Agricultural/
Undeveloped 39 0.09 9,507,000 0.55
Total 43,881 100.00 $1,718,465,419 100.00
Salem
Residential 7,859 89.50 329,435,900 66.18
Commercial/
Industrial 874 9.95 167,040,000 33.56
Agricultural/
Undeveloped 48 0.55 1,285,400 0.26
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Total 8,781 100.00 497,761,300 100.00
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Salem
Percent Current Assessed Percent of Current
Count of Count Value Assessed Value
Taxable
SF-Sub 7,625 86.84 $294,461,900 59.16
MF 234 2.66 34,947,000
------------- 7.02
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Subtotal(Res) --------
7,859 ---------
89..50 ----
329,435,900 66.18
Com/Improved 505 5.75 109,157,600 21.93
Service Stat. 18 0.20 2,113,300 0.42
WaYehouse 42 0.48 12,538,000 2.52
Com/Vacant 260 2.96 6,094,500 1.22
Ind/Improved 48 0.55 ~ 37,113,900 7.46
Ind/Vac 1 0.01
- 22,700
----------------- 0.005
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Sub(Com/Ind) --------
874 --------
9.95 167,040,000 33.56
Ag-Und 48 0.55
--- 1,285,400
----------------- 0.26
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Total --------
8,781 ------
100.00 $497,761,300 100.00
Tax Exem t
Federal 5 $25,771,300
State 7 2,054,100
Regional 5 7,601,100
Local Govt. 100 13,466,900
Multiple Govt . 1 5,637,100
Religious 73 16,027,900
Charitable 26 6,096,700
Educational 27 38,135,200
Other 5 435,900
Unknown 0 0
SCC 0
----- 0
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Total -------
249 ----- $107,625,100
Total All Districts $605,386,400
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APPENDIX F
Comparison of Real Estate Valuations by Segment
(1985)
Percent Current Assessed Percent of Current
Count of Count Value Assessed Value
Salem
Residential
Commercial/
Industrial
Agricultural/
Undeveloped
Tax Exempt
7,859 87.03
874 9.68
48 0.53
249 2.76
329,435,900 54.42
167,040,000 27.59
1,285,400 0.21
107,625,100 17.78
Total 9 030 100.00 605,386,400 100.00
Salem
Residential
Commercial/
Industrial
Agricultural/
Undeveloped
7,859 89.50
874 9.95
48 0.55
329,435,900 66.18
167,040,000 33.56
1,285,400 0.26
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Total 8,781 100.00 497,761,300 100.00
APPENDIX G
Slope Characteristics of Vacant or Agricultural Land
Slope Classification Acreage Percent
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Flood Hazard Area 3,314 2.61
0 - loo Slope 32,054 25.25
10 - 20~ Slope 32,816 25.85
Exceeding 200 58,759 46.29
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Total Vacant or Agricultural 126,943 100.00
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APPENDIX H
Existing Land Use - Roanoke County
0 of
Amount of Total area
0 of Acreage Remaining
Acreage Total Area Remaining For Develop.
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Total Area
(248.28 square miles) 158,900 100.00 158,900 100.00
Commercial/Industrial 2,455 1.54 156,445 98.46
Residential 7,304 4.60 149,141 93.86
Street Right of Way 4,712 2.97 144,429 90.89
Railroad Right of Way 356 0.22 144,073 90.67
Park and Open Space 17,130 10.78 126,943 79.89
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Tot. Agri. & Vacant -
126,943 ----------
79.89 ------
126,943
79.89
Agricultural 9,550 6.01 117,393 73.88
Vacant Land 117,393 73.88
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Tot. Agri. & Vacant ----------
126,943 ----
79.89 126,943 79.89
Flood Hazard Area 3,314 2.09 123,629 77.80
Slope > 20°s 58,759 36.98
---- 64,870
----- 40.82
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64,870
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40.82
It is important to note that vacant or agricultural land, which
is topographically feasible for development, may not always be
suitable for development. Ownership, land values, existing public
infrastructure, and natural environmental characteristics play key
roles in enhancing or detracting from the development of a property.
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A Beauti~ul Beginning
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
ELMER C. HODGE
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May 20, 1987
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
BOB JOHNSON. CHAIRMAN
HOLLINS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
LEE GARRETT. VICE-CHAIRMAN
WINDSOR HILLS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
ALAN H. BRITTLE
CAVE SPRING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
STEVEN A. MCGRAW
CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
HARRY C. NICKENS
VINTON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
The Reverend 1 ~~~ ` 7 ~, , ~ :_ ` ~; ~ . ~ ~~ -~,
Green Ridge Baptist Church ~
5521 Green Ridge Road, NW /(~.~ef~
Roanoke, Virginia 24019 ,V/ U LI J ~~
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Dear Reverend Wall:
On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, I would like to thank
you for giving the invocation at the Board of Supervisors'
meeting in the past.
We would again like to call on you to present the invocation
on Tuesday, September 8, 1987 at 2:00 p.m. If you are unable to
do this, please call me at 772-2005. Someone from this office
will be calling you soon to see if this time is acceptable to
you, or if you would prefer another date.
The Board members are aware of how busy your schedule is,
and they appreciate your volunteering the time to offer God's
blessing at their meetings.
Sincerely,
Mary H. Allen
Deputy Clerk
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P.O. BOX 29800 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 2 4018-07 98 (703) 772-2004
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ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 8, 1987
Welcome to the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors meeting. Regular
meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m., and
the fourth Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. Public Hearings will be heard at 7:00
p.m on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Deviations from this
schedule will be announced.
A. OPENING CEREMONIES (2:00 P.M.)
1. Roll Call. It~~ C ~-
2. Invocation: The Reverend I( C~-s4o`n
Green Ridge Baptist Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag.
B. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS
C. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA
ITEMS.
D. PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Resolution requesting designation as a
drought disaster county.
-2. Request from the Roanoke Coalition for support of
~ _~~'~, increased state funding for human services.
3. Request for Industrial Development Bonds from
Hollins College Corporation.
4. Request for resolution endorsing realignment of
Starkey Road and Buck Mountain Road intersection.
5. Authorization to declare volunteers for County ~
programs as employees for the purpose of Workers
Compensation coverage.
6. Acceptance of a deed establishing common boundary
lines at~Old Bent Mountain Fire Station property.
7. Economic Development Strategy for review and
comment.
F. REQUEST FOR WORK SESSIONS
1. Six Year Plan for Secondary Road System.
G. REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
H. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance acquiring a well lot in Crestwood,P~ar~k~.D
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the sal ~; ~ ~~ a
Fire St ~~!,~"'
J. APPOINTMENTS
1. Communi
2. Court Service Unit Advisory Council/Youth and
Family Services Advisory Board
3. Grievance Panel
K. REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
L. 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. Minutes of Meeting - August 11, 1987
2. Acceptance of water and sewer facilities serving
The Falls, Section 3.
3. Notification from the Virginia Department of
Transportation that the following roads have been
accepted into the Secondary System.
a. 0.35 miles of Coachman Drive
b. 0.19 miles of Coachman Circle
c. 0.22 Miles of Forest Oak Drive
d. 0.79 miles of Summit Ridge Road
4. Authorization for County Administrator to execute
_,,, the appropriate documents for continuation of
` CORTRAN services.
M. RE ORTS
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1. ~.-M nthly Economic Development Activity.
N. CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
0. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to the Code of Virginia
2.1-344 (a>.
P. ADJOURNMENT
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ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 8, 1987
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2. Invocation: The Reverend Ronnie Gason
Green Ridge Baptist Church
3. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS
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OPENING CEREMONIES (2:00 P.M.)
1. Roll Call.
C. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA
ITEMS.
D. PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
Welcome to the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors meeting. Regular
meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m., and
the fourth Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. Public Hearings will be heard at 7:00
p.m on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Deviations from this
schedule will be announced.
WORK SESSION
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E. NEW BUSINESS
.~ - 1. Approval of Resolution requesting designation as a
drought disaster county.
2. Request from the Roanoke Coalition for support of
~~~ ~ ~ increased state funding for human services.
~S 3. Request for Industrial Development Bonds from
Hollins College Corporation.
4. Request for resolution endorsing realignment of
`~ ~ ~ Starkey Road and Buck Mountain Road intersection.
5. Authorization to declare volunteers for County
programs as employees for the purpose of Workers
Compensation coverage.
~~ F. REQUEST FOR WORK SESSIONS ~
G. REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
H. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES'
1. Ordinance a well lot in Crestwood Park.
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I. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance accepting an offer for
the sale of real estate adjacent
Fire Station on U. S. Route 11-4
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J. APPOINTMENTS
and authorizing
to Fort Lewis
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1. Community Corrections Resources Board.
2. Court Service Unit Advisory Council/Youth and
Family Services Advisory Board
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3. Grievance Panel
K. REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
L. 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. Minutes of Meeting - August 11, 1987
2. Acceptance of water and sewer facilities serving
The Falls, Section 3.
3. Notification from the Virginia Department of
Transportation that the following roads have been
accepted into the Secondary System.
a. 0.35 miles of Coachman Drive
b. 0.19 miles of Coachman Circle
c. 0.22 Miles of Forest Oak Drive
d. 0.79 miles of Summit Ridge Road
1'l~~r..~~ - 4. Acceptance of a deed establishing common boundary
~~~ e.~.~r~~=`'-' ~ lines at Bent Mountain Fire Station property.
5. Authorization for County Administrator to execute
the appropriate documents for continuation of
CORTRAN services.
M. REPORTS
N. CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to the Code of Virginia
2.1-344 (a).
P. ADJOURNMENT
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CITIZENS OF VIRGINIA
6 North Sixth Street Richmond, Virginia 23219
QBJECTIQEB: EDUCATIONAL EFFORT 112TH LOCAL
ELECTED OFFICIALS
CITY COUNCILS/COUNTY SUPERVISORS
TO PASS RESOLUTIONS AND SEND TO GOVERNOR
AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Endorsing need for, and their support of, a major funding initiative
beginning in FY89 that would raise the Commonwealth baseline budget for
Virginia's Mentally Disabled to make a start at:
(1) Systematically reducing the Unmet Community Housing and
Associated Service needs of Virginia's Mentally Disabled
Citizens
(2) Reducing the gaps in com.:~ur.ity services for Mentally Disable
Citizens
(3) Raising the quality of cc:nmunity and _nstitutional prograr.,s
to nationally recognized standards by 1992
ATTACHED: Sample Resolution
COALITION FOR MENTALLY DISABLED
CITIZENS OF VIRGINIA
6 North Sixth Street Richmond. Virginia 23219
OBJECTIVE: EDIICATZONAL EFFORT KITH LEGISLATORS
ACTIONS DESIRED OF
LEGISLATORS
1. LETTER TO GOVERNOR (Members of Appropriations/Finance Committees)
o ENDORSE NEED FOR AND THEIR SUPPORT OF a major funding initiative
by the commonwealth starting in FY89 that would raise baseline
funding by $64 Million in FY89 for DMHMRSAS to:
(1) Begin a systematic planned reduction of the unmet community
housing and associated service needs of Virginia's Mentally
Disabled Citizens (HJR 287)
(2) Make a start at reducing the documented gaps in community
services
(3) Permit raising the quality of care in community and
institutional programs to nationally recognized standards by
1992 (HJR 301)
2. LETTER TO GOVERNOR AND MEMBERS OF APPROPRIATIONS/FINAPICE/CONFERENCE
COMMITTEES - by Senators/Delegates NOT members of the money
committees
Indicate their support and urge action by money committees and
governor on the actions outlined in para 1.
ATTACHED: Sample Letter
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8. Request for approval for a Raffle Permit for the
Cave Spring High School PTSA.
K. CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NONE
L. REPORTS
RECEIVED AND FILED
1. Accounts Paid for the month of July 1987
2. Board Contingency Fund
3. Unappropriated Balance
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to the Code of Virginia
2.1-344 (a).(1) Personnel, (2) acquisition and
disposition of real estate.
BLJ/LG AT 3:50PM
AYES: LG,SAM,HCN,BLJ
ABSENT: AHB
EVENING SESSION (7:00 P.M.)
N. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance accepting an offer for and authorizing
the sale of real estate adjacent to Fort Lewis
Fire Station on U. S. Route 11-460. (CONTINUED
FROM AUGUST 11, 1987.)
SAM/HCN MOTION TO APPROVE WITH AMENDMENT THAT PROCEEDS IN CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT FUND WILL BE EARMARKED FOR BALLFIELDS TO REPLACE
THOSE ON PROPERTY. - URC
2ND READING - -~" `- /'~~'~`'` ,f,
O. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance amending and reenacting the Roanoke
County Zoning Ordinance to revise the Floodplain
Ordinance. (CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 11, 1987)
HCN/BLJ TO APPROVE - URC
2. Ordinance authorizing, ratifying and confirming
the acquisition and execution of leases for the
Enhanced Emergency 911 Communication System.
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RESOLUTION
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Industrial Development Authority of Roanoke
County, Virginia (the Authority) has considered the application
of Hollins College Corporation (the College) requesting the
issuance of one or more of the Authority's revenue bonds or notes
in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000 (the Bonds) to assist in
the financing of the construction of a gymnasium of approximately
19,000 square feet (the Project), which will be located on the
College's campus, adjacent to and connecting with the College's
present indoor swimming facility, in Roanoke County, Virginia and
will be owned and operated by the College, and has held a public
hearing thereon; and
WHEREAS, it has been requested that the Board of Supervisors
of Roanoke County, Virginia (the Board) approve the financing of
the Project and the issuance of the Bonds, and such approval is
required for compliance with Section 147(f) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY,
VIRGINIA:
1. The Board approves the financing of the Project and the
issuance of the Bonds by the Authority for the benefit of the
College, as required by said Section 147(f), to permit the
Authority to assist in the financing of the Project.
2. The approval of the issuance of the Bonds, as required
by said Section 147(f), does not constitute an endorsement of the
Bonds or the creditworthiness of the College or otherwise indi-
cate that the Project possesses any economic viability. The
Bonds shall provide that neither the Commonwealth of Virginia
(the Commonwealth) nor any political subdivision thereof,
including Roanoke County (the County) and the Authority, shall be
obligated to pay the principal of or interest on the Bonds or
other costs incident thereto except from the revenues and
receipts pledged therefor and that neither the faith or credit
nor the taxing power of the Commonwealth or any political sub-
division thereof, including the County and the Authority, shall
be pledged thereto.
3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption.