HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/25/2000 - Adopted Board RecordsTHE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, IN REGULAR
MEETING ON THE 25TH DAY OF APRIL 2000, ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING:
RESOLUTION 042500-1 TO REQUEST THAT THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION ADD INTO THE SECONDARY SYSTEM OF STATE
HIGHWAYS A NEW PORTION OF ROUTE 1948 AND ABANDON THAT
PORTION OF ROUTE 1948 VALLEYPARK DRIVE THAT NO LONGER SERVES
THE PUBLIC NEED.
WHEREAS, Route 1948 refer to an attached form SR -5(A), has been altered and
a new road has been constructed, and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County has provided with a sketch, depicting the addition
and abandonment required in the secondary system of state highways as a result of this
project, which sketch is attached hereto and hereby incorporated herein by reference, and
WHEREAS, the new road serves the same citizens as the portion of old road
identified by the project sketch to be abandoned and that segment no longer serves a
public need, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board requests the Virginia
Department of Transportation to add Route 1948 (ValleyPark Drive) shown shaded on the
sketch, to the secondary system of state highways, pursuant to -229 of the Code of Virginia;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board abandon a portion of Route 1948
(ValleyPark Drive length 0.01 miles) as part of the secondary system of state highways that
portion of road identified by the sketch to be abandoned, pursuant to §33.1-155, Code of
Virginia:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded
to the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Recorded Vote
Moved By: Supervisor Johnson
Seconded By: None Required
Yeas: Supervisors Johnson Minnix Church Nickens, McNamara
Nays: None
Absent: None
A Copy Teste:
Mary H. Allen, CMC/AAE
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
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VALLEYPARK DRIVE - A portion of public right of way, 0.009 acres , 80' feet
to be abandoned.
Exhibit "B"
ROANOK-7 COUNTY ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF VALLEYPARK DRIVE
DEPARTMENT OF IN THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
COYMWTY Ds' MOPMENT SECONDARY SYSTEM OF STATE HIGHWAYS
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2000
RESOLUTION 042500-2 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN
ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS
DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM J - CONSENT AGENDA
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for April 25,
2000 designated as Item J - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and
concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1
through 5, inclusive, as follows:
1. Confirmation of committee appointments to the Roanoke Valley
Greenway Commission and Total Action Against Poverty Board of
Directors.
2. Resolution of Appreciation to Gary Everhardt, Blue Ridge Parkway
Superintendent, upon his retirement.
3. Request for acceptance of a $23,881 grant from the Department of
Criminal Justice Services to continue bicycle patrols.
4. Request from Schools for $315,000 appropriation to the
Technology Grant Fund for Student Management Software Grant.
5. Resolution in support of the Virginia Department of Transportation
Road Project 0634-080-309, C -501,D-686, Hardy Road.
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 Nickens to adopt the Consent Resolution, and carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
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Mary H. Afren, CMC/AAE
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
cc: File
James R. Lavinder, Chief of Police
Diane D. Hyatt, Director, Finance
Jane James, Director of Technology
Dr. Linda Weber, School Superintendent
Brenda Chastain, Clerk, School Board
Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NUMBER
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: April 25, 2000
AGENDA ITEM: Confirmation of Committee appointment to the Roanoke Valley
Greenway Commission and Total Action Against Poverty Board of
Directors
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION
ROANOKE VALLEY GREENWAY COMMISSION
At the April 11 meeting, Supervisor McNamara nominated Charles Blankenship to serve
another three-year term which will expire April 8, 2003.
TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
At the April 11 meeting, Supervisor Bob L. Johnson, requested that the Clerk contact
Elizabeth Stokes to see if she was willing to serve another term as his designee filling the
elected official position on the Board. Ms. Stokes is willing to serve another three-year term
which will expire May 5, 2003.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the above nominations be confirmed.
Respectfully submitted, Approved by,
Mary H. Allen, CMC/AAE Elmer C. Hodge
Clerk to the Board County Administrator
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ACTION VOTE
No Yes Abs
Approved (x) Motion by: Harry C Nickens to approve Church — x _
Denied () Johnson — x _
Received () McNamara_ x —
Referred () Minnix _ x —
To () Nickens — x
cc: File
Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission
Total Action Against Poverty Board of Directors
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2000
RESOLUTION 042500-2.b OF APPRECIATION TO GARY EVERHARDT
UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS SUPERINTENDENT OF THE BLUE RIDGE
PARKWAY
WHEREAS, Gary Everhardt became the fifth Superintendent of the Blue Ridge
Parkway on October 23, 1977, bringing with him 20 years of professional experience with
the National Park Service, including more than two years as Director of the National Park
Service, Department of the Interior, and previous positions as Assistant Superintendent for
Operations at Yellowstone National Park and Superintendent of the Grand Teton National
Park in Wyoming; and
WHEREAS, under Mr. Everhardt's leadership, the final section of the Parkway
around Grandfather Mountain was completed, visitor traffic increased to more than 25
million public visits per year, and relationships with Parkway neighbors and other agencies
were established or enhanced; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Everhardt has received numerous awards including the Department
of the Interior's Distinguished Service Award in 1985, and in 1990, the National Park
Foundation honored him with the Cornelius Amory Pugsley Medal award; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Everhardt has actively worked with the County of Roanoke in
preserving the beauty of the Parkway and increasing tourism, including helping to facilitate
critical Parkway viewshed designations and partnering with Roanoke County to complete
the Roanoke River Parkway to Virginia's Explore Park; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Everhardt has consistently supported and provided staff resources
and expertise to Roanoke County in areas related to utility easements and crossings, and
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planning and construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway Interpretive Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of
Roanoke County to GARY EVERHARDT for his many years of service to the Blue Ridge
Parkway and his assistance and support to the County of Roanoke during his tenure as
Superintendent; and
FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors does express its best wishes for a happy,
restful, and productive retirement.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
Mary H. Allen, CMC/AAE
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
cc: File
Resolutions of Appreciation File
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ACTION NUMBER
ITEM NUMBER °
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY,
VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER.
MEETING DATE: April 25, 2000
AGENDA ITEM: Acceptance of a grant by the Police Department to
Continue bicycle patrols of selected communities.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
The Roanoke County Police Department applied for a grant from the
Department of Criminal Justice Services. The grant has been
approved to continue the bicycle patrols in selected communities to
educate citizens on problem solving and community involvement in
law enforcement.
The grant has been approved by the Department of Criminal Justice
Services in the amount of $23,881.00. Local match funds are in the
amount of $ 5,970.00. DCJS funds are in the amount of $17,911.00.
The criteria of the grant requires $ 5,970.00 in matching local
funds.
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The Staff recommends acceptance of the grant from DMV.
Respectfully submitted, Approved by,
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James R. Lavinder Mr. Elmer C. Hodge
Chief of Police County Administrator
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ACTION VOTE
No Yes Abs
Approved (x) Motion by: Harry C. Nickens to approve Church _ x _
Denied () Johnson _ x
Received () McNamara_ x _
Referred () Minnix _ x _
To () Nickens _ x
cc: File
James R. Lavinder, Chief of Police
Diane D. Hyatt, Director, Finance
cc: File
Chief Lavinder
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ACTION #
ITEM NUMBER 'r -J "'
MEETING DATE: April 25, 2000
AGENDA ITEM: Appropriation to the Technology Grant Fund for Student
Management Software Grant
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: kloy� drop�
BACKGROUND: Chapter 935, 1999 Virginia Acts of Assembly (the 1998-2000
Appropriation Act) authorizes the Virginia Public School Authority to
conduct an education technology grant program in the spring of the year
2000. In addition to the previously approved grant of $728,000 for
classroom technology, this Act includes a grant of $315,000 for the
replacement of administrative and student management systems. Both the
school board and board of supervisors approved a resolution in March 1999,
to be reimbursed for such purchases.
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: The funds will be used as specified by the grant
for hardware and software to replace the Columbia student information
system.
FISCAL IMPACT: The required local match of $63,000 is included in the
operating budget for 1999-2000.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Appropriation of the $315,000 to the Grant Fund for
the purchase of hardware and software for he administrative/student
management system.
Jang James Elmer C. Hodge
Director of Technology County Administrator
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ACTION VOTE
No Yes Abs
Approved (x) Motion by: Harry C. Nickens to approve Church _ x
Denied ( ) Johnson _ x
Received ( ) McNamara_ x
Referred ( ) Minnix _ x
To ( ) Nickens _ x _
cc: File
Jane James, Director of Technology
Diane D. Hyatt, Director, Finance
Dr. Linda Weber, School Superintendent
Brenda Chastain, Clerk, School Board
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON APRIL 25, 2000
RESOLUTION 042500-2.e REQUESTING APPROVAL AND SUPPORT
OF THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S PROJECT
(0634-080-309, C-501, D-686) HARDY ROAD (ROUTE 634)
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation held a location and design
public hearing on March 23, 2000 for the purpose of soliciting public comments on the
proposed improvements to Hardy Road (Route 634).
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors does hereby approve and support the
improvements as proposed to Hardy Road (Route 634) as outlined in Roanoke County's
Six Year Construction Plan for Fiscal Years 2000 - 2006.
NOW, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution duly attested
be forthwith forwarded to the Virginia Department of Transportation Salem, Residency
Office by the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.
Recorded Vote
Moved By: Supervisor Johnson
Seconded By: None Required
Yeas: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
Nays: None
Absent: None
A Copy Teste:
Mary H. Allen, CMC/AAE
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
cc: File
Arnold Covey, Director, Engineering & Inspections
Virginia Department of Transportation
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
ON TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2000
RESOLUTION 042500-3 CERTIFYING THE CLOSED MEETING WAS
HELD IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE OF VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia has convened
a closed meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance
with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.1-344.1 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the
Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that such closed meeting was
conducted in conformity with Virginia law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, hereby certifies that, to the best of each members knowledge:
1. Only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements
by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting which this certification resolution
applies, and
2. Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the
closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the Certification Resolution; and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
Mary H. Allen, CMC/AAE
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
cc: File
Closed Session File
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2000
RESOLUTION 042500-4 OF CONGRATULATIONS TO WILLIAM BYRD
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE
GROUP AA STATE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
WHEREAS, team sports are an important part of the curriculum at schools in
Roanoke County, teaching cooperation, sportsmanship and athletic skill; and
WHEREAS, the William Byrd High School Girls Volleyball Team won the Group AA
state volleyball championship this year, defeating Liberty and Chancellor, and winning both
matches in two games; and
WHEREAS, the Terriers won the first state volleyball championship in school history,
finishing with a record of 24 and 3 and winning the Blue Ridge District and the Region III
tournaments; and
WHEREAS, the Terriers were led by nine seniors and demonstrated excellent team
volleyball with every player contributing to the championship season; and a member of the
team, Holly Holland was named Group AA Player of the Year; and
WHEREAS, the Terriers are coached by Sharon Hensley, who was named Group
AA Coach of the Year, and Assistant Coaches Randy Asbury and Allen Griffith; and Jayvee
Coach Dana Stevens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia does hereby extend its sincere congratulations to the members of the
WILLIAM BYRD HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM: Cameron Adams,
Lindsey Adkins, Kim Andrews, Kelly Asbury, Darcy Belcher, Elizabeth Callahan,
Dawn Chewning, Sarah Cunningham, Amanda Dore, Andrea Gay, Ashley Hartman,
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Holly Holland, Jennifer Schenz, Samantha Spradlin, and Amanda Stump for their
athletic ability, their team spirit, and their commitment to each other; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors extends its best wishes
to the members of the team, the coaches, and the school in their future endeavors.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
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Mary H. AI en, CMC/AAE
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
cc: File
Resolutions of Appreciation File
Dr. Linda Weber, School Superintendent
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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, APRIL 25, 2000
RESOLUTION 042500-5 OF CONGRATULATIONS TO BRAD
ARGABRIGHT, FOR WINNING THE 103 POUND GROUP AA STATE
WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP
WHEREAS, team sports are an important part of the curriculum at schools in
Roanoke County, teaching cooperation, sportsmanship and athletic skill; and
WHEREAS, Brad Argabright, a student at William Byrd High School, had an
outstanding season on the wrestling team with a record of 29 and 6, culminating in a state
championship; and
WHEREAS, Brad demonstrated his outstanding athletic ability and good
sportsmanship throughout the season; and
WHEREAS, Brad participated in many competitions, placing 4' at the Tiger Classic,
1St at the Bearcat Classic; 3rd at the Big Orange; and 2"d at the District tournament; and
WHEREAS, Brad won the 103 pound State Group AA Wrestling Championship, and
placed 1 st in the regional and state tournaments without any points being scored against
him
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia does hereby extend its sincere congratulations to BRAD ARGABRIGHT
for winning the 103 pound Group AA State Wrestling Championship; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors extends its best wishes
to Brad Argabright in all of his future endeavors.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following
recorded vote:
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AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
Mary H. Allen, CMC/AAE
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
cc: File
Resolutions of Appreciation File
Dr. Linda Weber, School Superintendent
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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, APRIL 25, 2000
RESOLUTION 042500-6 INDICATING THE ABANDONMENT OF A
PORTION OF ROUTE 884 (OLD ROUTE 651) LAUREL GLEN
WHEREAS, a public notice was posted as prescribed under Section 33.1-151,
Code of Virginia, announcing a public hearing to receive comments concerning abandoning
the section of prescriptive right-of-way described below from the secondary system of state
highways; and
WHEREAS, on March 14, 2000 the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County
approved an authorization to give notice to the Commonwealth Transportation Board of its
intent to abandon the section of prescriptive right-of-way described below from the
secondary system of state highways; and
WHEREAS, after considering all evidence available, this Board is satisfied that
no public necessity exists for the continuance of a 30 foot by 118 foot portion of the
prescriptive right-of-way known as Route 884 (Old Route 651) generally located
approximately 250 feet from the intersection of Laurel Glen Road and Mountain View Road
in the Vinton Magisterial District.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County Virginia abandons the
above described prescriptive right-of-way,
pursuant to Virginia Code Section 33.1-151
2. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Salem District
Resident Engineer of the Virginia Department of Transportation.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
Mary H. Allen, CMC/AAE
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
cc: File
Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
Virginia Department of Transportation
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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, APRIL 25, 2000
ORDINANCE 042500-7 TO VACATE AS PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY A
PORTION OF VALLEYPARK DRIVE AND TO VACATE PORTIONS OF A
15' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT AND A 20' WATERLINE EASEMENT
ACROSS PROPERTY OF LIBERTY PROPERTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(TAX MAP NOS. 37.07-1-16 AND 37.07-1-16.1) AND PROPERTY OF
DOMET PROPERTIES, LLC (TAX MAP NO. 37.07-1-16.2) AT VALLEY
PARK CENTER, VALLEYPOINTE, DEDICATED IN PLAT BOOK 12, PAGE
33, (RESUBDIVIDED IN PLAT BOOK 16, PAGE 56; PLAT BOOK 18,
PAGE 97; AND PLAT BOOK 19, PAGE 40), LOCATED IN THE HOLLINS
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, by plat entitled 'PLAT SHOWING NEW TRACTS 1 D, 1 E, 1 F, 3A, 3B,
& 4A BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF ORIGINAL TRACTS 3 & 4 (P.B. 10, PG. 149) AND
REMAINING PORTION OF TRACT 1A1 (P.B. 11, PG. 184),' dated September 12, 1989,
and recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, in Plat
Book 12, page 33, Valleypark Drive was dedicated as public right-of-way; and,
WHEREAS, by said plat a fifteen -foot (15') public utility easement adjacent to the
cul-de-sac of Valleypark Drive was dedicated on New Tract 3A (Tax Map No. 37.07-1-
16.2), property of Domet Properties, LLC, and on New Tract 3B (Tax Map No. 37-07-1-
16. 1)
7.07-1-16.1) and the remainder of Tract 3 (now Tract 3D-1 A; Tax Map No. 37.07-1-16), properties
of Liberty Property Limited Partnership, said easement being designated on said plat as
"NEW 15' P.U.E."; and,
WHEREAS, by said plat a twenty -foot (20') waterline easement perpendicular to the
cul-de-sac was dedicated on New Tract 3B (Tax Map No. 37.07-1-16.1) and the remainder
of Tract 3 (now Tract 3D -1A; Tax Map No. 37.07-1-16), properties of Liberty Property
Limited Partnership, said easement being designated on said plat as "NEW 20' WATER
LINE EASEMENT"; and,
WHEREAS, Valleypark Drive and the 15' public utility easement and 20' waterline
easement are further shown on a series of resubdivision plats recorded in the aforesaid
Clerk's Office in Plat Book 16, page 56, in Plat Book 18, page 97, and in Plat Book 19,
page 40; and,
WHEREAS, the Petitioner, Liberty Property Limited Partnership, has requested that,
pursuant to §15.2-2272.2 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended), portions of
Valleypark Drive and portions of the 15' public utility easement and 20' waterline easement
be vacated, in exchange for dedication of an alternative Valleypark Drive, which would
serve the same properties as the portion to be vacated, and for dedication of an alternative
new 15' public utility easement adjacent to the new section of Valleypark Drive and of an
alternative new portion of 20' waterline easement; and,
WHEREAS, there being no objection raised by the appropriate public utility companies
entitled to use the subject public utility easement and there being no public utility company or
county facilities located within the subject easements; and,
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation has approved the relocation of
Valleypark Drive; and,
WHEREAS, this vacation will not involve any cost to the County and the affected
County departments have raised no objection; and,
WHEREAS, notice has been given as required by § 15.2-2204 of the Code of
Virginia (1950, as amended), and the first reading of this ordinance was held on April 11,
2000, and the public hearing and second reading of this ordinance was held on April 25,
2000.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the portion of Valleypark Drive designated and shown as "PORTION OF
VALLEYPARK DRIVE TO BE VACATED" on Exhibit A attached hereto, said right-of-way
having been dedicated on 'PLAT SHOWING NEW TRACTS 1D, 1E, 1F, 3A, 313, & 4A
BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF ORIGINAL TRACTS 3 & 4 (P.B. 10, PG. 149) AND
REMAINING PORTION OF TRACT 1A1 (P.B. 11, PG. 184), dated September 12, 1989,
and recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, in Plat
Book 12, page 33, and further shown on resubdivision plats recorded in Plat Book 16, page
56, Plat Book 18, page 97, and Plat Book 19, page 40, in the Hollins Magisterial District of
the County of Roanoke, be, and hereby is, vacated pursuant to § 15.2-2272 of the Code
of Virginia (1950, as amended), subject to the conditions contained herein and the
following:
2. That the portion of the 15' public utility easement adjacent to Valleypark Drive
being designated and shown as "PORTION OF EX. 15' P.U.E. TO BE VACATED" on
Exhibit A attached hereto, said easement having been dedicated on above-described
'PLAT SHOWING NEW TRACTS 1 D, 1 E, 1 F, 3A, 3B, & 4A...', dated September 12, 1989,
and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Plat Book 12, page 33, and further shown
on resubdivision plats recorded in Plat Book 16, page 56, Plat Book 18, page 97, and Plat
Book 19, page 40, in the Hollins Magisterial District of the County of Roanoke, be, and
hereby is, vacated pursuant to § 15.2-2272 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended),
subject to the conditions contained herein.
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3. That the portion of the 20' water line easement, lying perpendicular to the
Valleypark Drive cul-de-sac, being designated and shown as "EX. 20' WATERLINE
EASEMENT TO BE VACATED" on Exhibit A attached hereto, said easement having been
dedicated on the above-described 'PLAT SHOWING NEW TRACTS 1 D, 1 E, 1 F, 3A, 3B,
& 4A...', dated September 12, 1989, and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Plat
Book 12, page 33, and further shown on resubdivision plats recorded in Plat Book 16, page
56, Plat Book 18, page 97, and Plat Book 19, page 40, in the Hollins Magisterial District of
the County of Roanoke, be, and hereby is, vacated pursuant to § 15.2-2272 of the Code
of Virginia (1950, as amended), subject to the conditions contained herein.
4. That, in exchange, acquisition and acceptance of an alternative location for
Valleypark Drive, which shall serve the same properties as the portion to be vacated, and
of an alternative new 15' public utility easement adjacent to the new section of Valleypark
Drive and of an alternative new portion of 20' waterline easement, be and hereby is
authorized and approved, as shown on Exhibit B attached hereto, subject to final approval
by the Roanoke County Subdivision Agent.
5. That, as a condition to the adoption of this ordinance, the portion of
Valleypark Drive to be vacated hereby shall also be abandoned as part of the secondary
system of state highways, and the alternative section of Valleypark Drive shall be accepted
into the secondary system of state highways, by separate procedure and action in
accordance with §33.1-155 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended).
6. That fee simple title to the vacated portions of Valleypark Drive shall vest in
the owners of the abutting lots or parcels as provided in §15.2-2274 of the Code of Virginia
(1950, as amended), subject to the condition that the vacated areas of land shall be added
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and combined by plat with said abutting properties, in compliance with the Roanoke County
Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances, and other applicable laws and regulations.
7. That all costs and expenses associated herewith, including but not limited to
publication, survey and recordation costs, shall be the responsibility of the Petitioner.
8. That the County Administrator, an Assistant County Administrator, or any
County Subdivision Agent is hereby authorized to execute such documents and take such
actions as may be necessary to accomplish the provisions of this ordinance, all of which
shall be on form approved by the County Attorney.
9. That this ordinance shall be effective on and from the date of its adoption, and
a certified copy of this ordinance shall be recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court
of Roanoke County, Virginia, in accordance with § 15.2-2272.2 of the Code of Virginia
(1950, as amended).
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
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Mary H. Allen, CMC/AAE
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
cc: File
Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
Gary Robertson, Director, Utility
John W. Birckhead, Director, Real Estate Assessment
Vickie Huffman, Assistant County Attorney
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VALLEYPARK DRIVE - The proposed right-of-way addition shown in gray, 0.007 acres.
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT - The proposed 15 foot PUE .addition as shown and
designated.
Exhibit "B"
ROANOZE COUNTY ACCEPTANCE AND ADDITION OF PUBLIC
DEPAs TM-77,FXT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PUBLIC UTILITY
COM MUNITY DEYM0PMZVT EASEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH
VALLEYPARK DRIVE
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
ON TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2000
ORDINANCE 042500-8 VACATING AN EXISTING 15 -FOOT SANITARY
SEWER EASEMENT ON LOT 15A (TAX MAP NO. 40.17-3-12), OWNED
BY PHYLLIS ANNE HOLTON, AND LOT 22A (TAX MAP NO. 40.14-1-61),
OWNED BY CORLISS CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, AS SHOWN
ON RESUBDIVISION PLAT OF LOTS 14, 15 & 22, "GOLDEN VIEW
ACRES," RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 18, PAGE 170, AND CREATED ON
SUBDIVISION PLAT OF GOLDEN VIEW ACRES, PLAT BOOK 11, PAGE
142, AND LOCATED IN THE HOLLINS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, by subdivision plat entitled `PLAT OF SURVEY SHOWING ... GOLDEN
VIEW ACRES", dated November 20, 1988, and recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit
Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, in Plat Book 11, page 142, a fifteen -foot (15') sanitary
sewer easement was dedicated to the public and shown on Lots 14, 15, and 22; and,
WHEREAS, Lots 14, 15, and 22 were subsequently resubdivided into Lot 15A and
Lot 22A by plat entitled `Plat of Survey Showing THE RE -SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 14,15
& 22 "GOLDEN VIEW ACRES" for Phyllis Anne Holton', dated March 4, 1996, and of record
in the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Plat Book 18, page 170; and,
WHEREAS, the Petitioner Phyllis A. Holton is the current owner of Lot 15A, Golden
View Acres, (Tax Map No. 40.17-3-12) and the Petitioner Corliss Construction Incorporated
is the current owner of Lot 22A, Golden View Acres, (Tax Map No. 40.14-1-61); and,
WHEREAS, the Petitioners have requested that, pursuant to §15.2-2272.2 of the
Code of Virginia (1950, as amended), the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, vacate the existing 15' sanitary sewer easement extending approximately ninety
feet (90') across Lots 15A and 22A, shown cross -hatched on the above -referenced re-
subdivision plat recorded in Plat Book 18, page 170; and,
WHEREAS, this vacation will not involve any cost to the County and the affected
County departments have raised no objection, there being no County facilities located or
proposed to be located within the subject easement; and,
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WHEREAS, notice has been given as required by § 15.2-2204 of the Code of
Virginia (1950, as amended), and the first reading of this ordinance was held on April 11,
2000; the public hearing and second reading of this ordinance was held on April 25, 2000.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the 15' sanitary sewer easement, extending approximately 90' in length
across Lot 15A and Lot 22A in Golden View Acres Subdivision, being designated and
shown as "15' S.S. EASEMENT TO BE VACATED" on Exhibit A attached hereto and
further shown cross -hatched on the resubdivision plat recorded in Plat Book 18, page 170,
said easement having been dedicated to the public by subdivision plat entitled `PLAT OF
SURVEYSHOWING ... GOLDEN VIEW ACRES", dated November 20,1988, and recorded
in the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Plat Book 11, page 142, in the Hollins Magisterial District
of the County of Roanoke, be, and hereby is, vacated pursuant to § 15.2-2272 of the Code
of Virginia (1950, as amended), subject to the conditions contained herein.
2. That all costs and expenses associated herewith, including but not limited to
publication, survey and recordation costs, shall be the responsibility of the Petitioners.
3. That the County Administrator, or an Assistant County Administrator, is
hereby authorized to execute such documents and take such actions as may be necessary
to accomplish the provisions of this ordinance, all of which shall be on form approved by
the County Attorney.
4. That this ordinance shall be effective on and from the date of its adoption, and
a certified copy of this ordinance shall be recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court
of Roanoke County, Virginia, in accordance with §15.2-2272.2 of the Code of Virginia
(1950, as amended).
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
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AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
Mary H. Allen, CMC/AAE
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
cc: File
Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
Terry Harrington, County Planner
Gary Robertson, Director, Utility
John W. Birckhead, Director, Real Estate Assessment
Vickie Huffman, Assistant County Attorney
METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTIONS SHOWN ON THIS PLAT REPRESENT A
!POSI�E OF DEEDS; PLATS, AND CALCULATED INFORMATION AND DO NOT REFLECT
ACCURATE BOUNDARY SURVEY.
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PLAT SHO WING 15 FOOT SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT
TO BE VACATED LOCATED IN
NEW LOT 15A AND 22A OF GOLDEN VIEW ACRES
'PARED BY.- ROANOKE COUNTY
'ARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DATE: 03-15-00
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ROANOKE COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF VICINITY MAP
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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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,
APRIL 25, 2000
ORDINANCE 042500-9 AMENDING AND REENACTING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE VIRGINIA BY THE ADDITION OF STANDARDS FOR
THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF CLUSTER SUBDIVISIONS
WHEREAS, certain innovative housing provisions will allow landowners to develop their property
using "clustering" techniques, thereby preserving open space without increasing gross allowable density of the
property available for development; and,
WHEREAS, public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice support an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Roanoke to provide for clustering opportunities; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this amendment on September 7, 1999
and on February 1, 2000; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended its approval of this amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance of the County of Roanoke to provide for standards for the design and development of Cluster
Subdivisions; and,
WHEREAS, public notice and advertisement of this amendment has been provided as required by
Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, and the Roanoke County Code; and,
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on September 28, 1999, and the second
readings and public hearings were held on October 26, 1999, November 23, 1999, and February 29, 2000.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. That the Zoning Ordinance of the County of Roanoke is hereby amended and reenacted to
provide as follows:
I. ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS AND USE TYPES IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
SEC 30-28 DEFINITIONS.
DELETE:
Cluster: A development design technique that concentrates buildings in specific areas on the site to
allow the remaining land to be used for recreation, common open space, and preservation of environmentally -
sensitive areas.
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Cluster Subdivision: An alternative means of subdividing land that concentrates building density in
specific areas to allow the remaining land to be reserved for the preservation of environmentally -sensitive
features and open space.
Conservation Areas, Primary: Areas within the 100 -year floodplain, slopes greater than 25%, lands
within designated view sheds and designated ridgetop preservation areas identified and mapped in the 1998
Community Plan, greenway corridors shown on the Greenway Conceptual Plan and elevations 1500 feet or
-greater above mean sea level.
Conservation Areas, Secondary: Areas with slopes between 15% and 25%, healthy woodlands,
locations of species listed as endangered, threatened or of special concern, historic structures and sites, riparian
zones outside the FEMA study area and productive agricultural and forested lands.
Lot, Conservation: A lot that has been dedicated to a land trust, homeowners, condominium, or similar
association, government agency or other entity through an easement or other transfer of ownership, and set aside
in perpetuity as open space in a cluster subdivision.
Property Resource Map: A map utilized in the cluster subdivision process that depicts the Primary and
Secondary Conservation Areas of the subject property.
II. ARTICLE III DISTRICT REGULATIONS IS HEREBY AMENDED BY THE ADDITION OF
THE FOLLOWING PERMITTED USES:
SEC. 30-41- 2 PERMITTED USES
(A)
1. Residential Uses
Single Family Dwelling, Attached and Detached ( Cluster Subdivision Option -*)
SEC 30-42-2 PERMITTED USES.
(A)
1. Residential Uses
Single Family Dwelling, Attached and Detached ( Cluster Subdivision Option -*)
SEC 30-45-2 PERMITTED USES.
(A)
1. Residential Uses
Single Family Dwelling, Attached and Detached ( Cluster Subdivision Option -*)
SEC 30-46-2 PERMITTED USES.
(A)
1. Residential Uses
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Single Family Dwelling, Attached and Detached ( Cluster Subdivision Option -*)
III. ARTICLE IV USE AND DESIGN STANDARDS IS HEREBY AMENDED BY THE ADDITION
OF THE FOLLOWING USE AND DESIGN STANDARDS FOR CLUSTER SUBDIVISIONS.
Sec. 30-82-13.1 Single Family Dwelling, Attached and Detached (Cluster Subdivision Option)
(A) Intent
Establish a method for Roanoke County to protect vital natural and historic resources from
development and permanent loss.
Prevent the destruction of valuable view sheds, ridgetops and wildlife corridors, including but not
limited to, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Trail, and other resources identified in the 1998
Community Plan.
3. Reserve, enhance, and add to the existing and proposed greenway system throughout the County, as
identified in the 1998 Community Plan.
4. Provide the citizens of Roanoke County additional open space and recreation areas.
5. Encourage the design of creative, innovative developments that utilize the land's natural resources and
features and incorporates them into functional preservation and development plans.
6. Offer an alternative to conventional subdivision development by allowing for compact clusters of
housing units rather than spaced lots that encompass the entire property.
(B) Applicability
Cluster subdivisions proposed in accordance with the standards contained herein shall be a permitted
use by -right in R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 zoning districts, except that cluster subdivisions shall not be
permitted within Planned Residential Subdivisions as defined in Section 30-28 of the Roanoke County
Zoning Ordinance.
2. The Zoning Administrator shall have the responsibility for determining compliance with these
standards. Proposals for cluster subdivisions that, in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, do not
meet one or more of the standards contained herein shall not be permitted by -right. Any such proposal
shall be considered a special use and shall require a special use permit pursuant to Section 30-19 of this
ordinance. As part of the review of any special use permit application for a cluster subdivision, the
Planning Commission may recommend, and the Board of Supervisors may approve, but shall not be
obligated to approve, a waiver to any cluster subdivision standard contained in Section 30-82-13.1, (C)
through 30-82-13.1, (H), inclusive.
(C) General Standards
Minimum tract size of the cluster subdivision: Three (3) acres.
2. Public water and public sewer shall be provided to each lot within the proposed subdivision.
3. Property shall be excluded from the cluster subdivision option where, in the opinion of the Zoning
Administrator, previous land disturbing activities have significantly altered a Primary or Secondary
Conservation Area, to the extent that important features worthy of conservation have been destroyed or
severely modified.
4. Allowable density: Five and one-half (5.5) dwelling units per acre.
(D) Minimum Lot, Setback and Frontage Requirements
1. There shall be no minimum lot area or setback requirements, however, the normal front, rear, and side
yard setback requirements must be maintained adjacent to any lot or existing public street right of way
not within the proposed cluster development.
Minimum public street frontage: Forty eight (48) feet on a publicly owned and maintained street except
as modified by Section 30-82-13.1 (F)
(E) Open Space Requirements
Minimum Open Space: Thirty-five (35) percent of the gross acreage of the tract. If the site contains
Primary and Secondary Conservation Areas in excess of 35 percent, all Primary and Secondary
Conservation Areas shall be preserved up to a required maximum of 50 percent of the tract. The
applicant shall have the right to provide conservation areas in excess of those required.
2. When Primary and Secondary Conservation Areas exceed 50 percent of the tract, then Primary
Conservation Areas shall be given priority in reaching the 50 percent maximum open space.
At least 40 percent of all lots for residential use shall have a property line directly abutting the open
space area within the cluster development, or have direct access to a developed trail providing access to
the open space. The location of any such trail shall be clearly marked, and the trail shall be constructed
of a surface material that is appropriate to the terrain, and distinguishable to the user.
4. Ownership and maintenance of open space shall be one of the following:
a. Common land owned in perpetuity by the owners of lots in the development, through a
homeowners, condominium or similar association. Provisions for the maintenance of the open
space in perpetuity shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator in conjunction with plat
approval.
b. Dedication of the land in perpetuity to a nonprofit organization or land trust through a
conservation easement or fee simple conveyance.
C. Public land after dedication to, acceptance and maintenance by the Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors or other governmental entity for recreational, conservation, historic or other open
space purposes.
Conservation lots may be created in compliance with the terms of this ordinance and the Roanoke
County Subdivision ordinance, notwithstanding the frontage, width, area, and other design standards for
lots found in Article III of this ordinance. Any such lot proposed for platting shall be clearly designated
on a subdivision plat reviewed and approved by Roanoke County. This plat shall contain notations and
covenants that clearly forbid, in perpetuity, the use of the conservation lot for any type of residential
dwelling, or other use or structure as prohibited by these provisions.
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6. If required open space is located within a mapped greenway corridor, as depicted on the Greenway
Conceptual Plan at the time of submittal of the preliminary plat, then a greenway easement shall be
dedicated to Roanoke County or their designated agent. The Zoning Administrator, in consultation with
the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission, shall determine the exact location and dimensions of the
easement to be dedicated.
No building, building addition, structure, street, driveway, parking area or any other type of physical
land improvement shall be located within a required Primary or Secondary Conservation area.
Notwithstanding the above, trails may be developed in Primary and Secondary Conservation areas.
(F) Street and Access Requirements
All residential lots within a cluster subdivision shall have frontage on and access to a publicly dedicated
and maintained street except as provided in this section.
2. Lots within a cluster subdivision shall not be required to have frontage on a publicly dedicated and
maintained street provided:
a. No dwelling unit shall be located further than 500 feet, as measured in a straight line, from an
access point to a publicly dedicated and maintained street that the dwelling unit has direct
access to, and
b. Lots without public street frontage shall be planned and arranged into distinct residential
clusters of three (3) or more dwelling units served by a common private street, and
C. No more than twenty (20) dwelling units shall be allowed on any single private street or
independent network of private streets.
3. Maintenance of private streets shall be the responsibility of the homeowners association. Subdivision
plat covenants shall provide that all maintenance of private streets including snow removal, is not a
public responsibility. Covenants shall further certify that the private street shall not be eligible for
acceptance into the State Secondary System for maintenance until such time as it is constructed and
otherwise complies with all requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation for the addition
of subdivision streets current at the time of such request. Any costs required to cause private streets to
become eligible for addition into the state system shall be provided with funds other than those
administered by Roanoke County or the Virginia Department of Transportation.
4. Pavement surface: The minimum pavement surface shall be asphalt. Alternate materials such as
concrete, structural pavers, or cobblestone may be substituted provided the proposed surface will
support the expected loads. Calculations and/or manufacturers specifications shall be required at
submittal. Gravel is not an acceptable surface course.
5. Base Course: six (6) inches minimum depth. For streets to be served by school buses, eight (8) inches
minimum depth. These depths are for sub -bases with a CBR value of 10 or higher.
6. Private streets shall be designed to accommodate the provision of regular public services. Specifically:
a. Vehicle turn arounds shall be included. The turn around may be a cul-de-sac or T -turn around.
b. A representative of the Roanoke County School Board shall review the design, and location
of all proposed private streets, and shall advise the applicant whether or not the proposed
private streets meet the standards for school bus service. If the proposed design does not meet
standards for school bus service, the final subdivision plat shall contain a notation that the
proposed private streets do not meet the standards for public school bus services and that the
Roanoke County School Board shall not be obligated to provide service on the private streets.
C. The final subdivision plat shall contain the notation that the proposed private streets do not
meet the standards for public solid waste collection and that Roanoke County shall not
provide solid waste collection on private streets. The applicant shall have the responsibility
for addressing the collection of solid waste on private streets. A representative of the
Roanoke County Department of General Services shall review proposals for solid waste
collection on private streets, prior to plat approval.
7. Vehicular Access: Private streets shall be platted as a separate parcel of land dedicated to the
homeowners' association. Private right of ways shall be of sufficient width to encompass all drainage
structures for the street and to allow maintenance of the street. On street parking shall be prohibited on
at least one side of the street, to ensure adequate space for public service vehicles.
8. Drainage: Drainage design shall meet all existing Virginia Department of Transportation and County
of Roanoke standards, as amended. Drainage easements shall be platted to the homeowners'
association for maintenance.
9. Signage:
a. All traffic control and warning signs on private streets shall be the responsibility of the
developer/homeowners' association, and
b. All access points from the public street to the private street shall be clearly marked with a
sign stating that the street is private.
10. Private Street Design: The following are required design standards for private streets.
PROJECTED
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a. Pavement width is based upon a shoulder and ditch section. One-way streets shall be a
minimum of twelve (12) feet wide.
b. Maximum grade: streets shall not exceed 300 feet in length for grades greater than or
equal to 16%. Maximum grade at all landings shall not exceed 5%. Length of the
landing, in feet, shall be based on the following formula: vehicles per day X .5 feet.
Sight distance refers to stopping distance only. Sight distance at the intersection of
two private streets shall meet a design speed of 25 mph. Sight distance at the
intersection of a private street and a public street shall meet VDOT commercial
entrance requirements.
(G) Public Water and Sanitary Sewer
Public water and sewer shall conform with Roanoke County Water and Sewer Standards, latest
edition, with the following exceptions:
a. For homes located within the minimum required distance to a fire hydrant, the following
shall apply:
The homes may be served by private laterals, provided:
a. Water meters and sewer cleanouts shall be located near the public
street right of way, and,
b.. A maximum of six meters or cleanouts shall be located side by side.
b. For homes on private streets requiring the extension of public water and sewer services, the
following shall apply:
A combined water and sewer easement of a minimum width of 25 feet shall be
allowed, provided the depth is not excessive.
2. If the street pavement surface is an alternative to asphalt, the Director of Utilities
must approve, in writing, the location of the services within the paved area.
The water and sewer easement(s) shall be separate from any Public Utility
Easement.
(IT) Cluster Development Process
The applicant shall meet with the Zoning Administrator or his/her designee to review the
requirements for a cluster subdivision prior to the preparation of the preliminary plat. A site visit
shall be arranged to review the site and identify approximate locations of Primary and Secondary
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Conservation Areas. The applicant shall then have drawn, preferably by a licensed
engineer/surveyor, architect or landscape architect, a Property Resource Map. At a minimum this
map shall include the following:
a. Total acreage and acreage of each Primary and Secondary Conservation area and other open
space areas
b. Percent slope, in the following increments: <15%, 15-25%, >25%
C. Flood plains, wetlands, and riparian zones outside the FEMA study area
d. Historic structures and sites
e. Designated view sheds and ridgetop preservation areas identified and mapped in the 1998
Community Plan
Greenway corridors mapped on the Greenway Conceptual Plan
g. Elevations 1500 feet or greater above mean sea level
h. Healthy woodlands
Location of species listed as endangered, threatened, or of special concern
Productive agricultural and forested lands
2. The applicant shall submit a preliminary plat in accordance with Article II of the Roanoke County
Subdivision Regulations. The following additional items shall be required to accompany the
preliminary plat:
a. All Primary and Secondary Conservation Areas and other required open space areas to be
designated as permanent open space, shall be mapped as conservation lots and noted on the
plat.
b. All deed restrictions and covenants applicable to private streets, public services, open space,
and cluster subdivision lots.
C. The location of all building lots to be conveyed.
Once approval for the preliminary plat has been given, the applicant shall submit the final plat in
accordance with Article III of the Roanoke County Subdivision Regulations.
2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after May 1, 2000
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Church, Nickens, McNamara
NAYS: None
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