HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/26/2002 - Adopted Board RecordsA-022602-1
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: February26, 2002
AGENDA ITEM: Authorization to accept donations for the Playdreamers Playground
Project to build a playground in Starkey Park
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
Recommend approval provided that the only County funding will be the annual maintenance costs listed
under the Fiscal Impact. Playdreamers must raise all the necessary funds before beginning the project, and
the funds must also be appropriated by the Board. My only concern with this policy is equity throughout
the County.
BACKGROUND:
Last year, a group of parents, calling themselves the Playdreamers, represented here
today by Ms. Kelly St. Clair, approached Roanoke County Parks, Recreation, and
Tourism looking for a piece of property on which to construct a large community
playground. Their concept was based on the Robert Leathers Process, an interactive
community design/build process where a playground consultant facilitates a series of
design shirettes with groups of children to develop a theme and the actual design for a
playground. Concurrent with this process the project sponsor, in this case the
Playdreamers would initiate a fundraising campaign to purchase the materials for the
actual construction of the playground. They would develop the construction plan with
community volunteers who would do the actual construction over a three to four day
period. This is similar to an old-fashioned barn raising. After looking at numerous land
options the Playdreamers chose Starkey Park for this project. Parks and Recreation
staff enthusiastically recommend this project as it is consistent with the approved
Starkey Park Master Plan and will provide much needed recreation facilities much
sooner than we would be able to.
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
On October 23, 2001, the Board of Supervisors adopted policies and procedures for
accepting contributions and donations for County projects. Attached is a copy of the
policy. The request today is for approval from the Board of Supervisors under this
policy, to accept donations and establish an account for this project. It also authorizes
the County Attorney to issue a Tax Exempt letter to the Playdreamers in support of this
project. This will assist the organization in their fundraising efforts and also allows the
county to assist in the procurement process etc. Once sufficient funds are obtained
staff will come back to the Board for an appropriation to complete the construction of
this project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
After the playground is constructed, the maintenance will cost $500.00 per year
($250.00 for mulch and $250.00 for maintenance staff). This will be funded from the
Parks and Recreation budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
Alternative 1. To approve the acceptance of donations and the establishment of an
account for the Playdreamers playground project.
Alternative 2. Do not approve the request.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Alternative 1, to approve the acceptance of donations and the
establishment of an account for the Playdreamers playground project.
Submitted by:
Pete Haislip, Director
Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Approved (x)
Denied ( )
Received ( )
Referred ( )
To ( )
Approved by:
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Elmer Hodge
County Administrator
ACTION
Motion by: H. Odell Minnix to approve
staff recommendation
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Pete Haislip, Director, Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Danial Morris, Director, Finance
VOTE
No Yes Abs
Church _ x
Flora _ x —
McNamara_ x
Minnix _ x _
Nickens _ x _
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ACTION NO. S
ITEM NUMBER
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD
ADMIVISORS OF NISTRATION TRATIONRONTER
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COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE RNOKE
MEETING DATE: October 23, 2001
AGENDA ITEM: Request for APP policiesoval Of and DonataonsoforurCounty
es for
Accepting Contributions
Projects
COUN'T'Y ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
Following our discussion at the Work Session on improvements to Bent
Mountain Library, we have prepared these policies and procedures for your
approval. It is very likely that we will need to make changes to respond to
questions or suggestions you may have. Essentially this policy is intended
to encourage citizens to donate to County projects of their choice, and we
express our appreciation in advance to all who wish to do so. This policy will
work in concert with and not replace the CIP program, nor will contributions
affect the priority listing of any capital project. The policy is separate from the
matching grant program sponsored by the Department of Parks, Recreation
and Tourism. If the Board wishes to have a work session to incorporate your
suggestions, we will do so.
BACKGROUND:
During the work session with the Library Board on Octoberthe
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2001 concerning the impiocussedsa need Boto the n establish po b cies and
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procedures for the acceptance of contributions and donations
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County or its departments and agencies. In the past,
accepted cash for specified items as well as haveaccepted
operating
expenses(Alford Trust for the Vinton Library),
real estate with and without conditions and restrictions(for
Vinyard Park); and we have accepted other capital and property
the use of the County or by one r agencies (Ex. Vehicle for
use by the Mason Cove Fire Department).
The contributions or donations are not a substitute for proper
planning for capital or operations such as through the Capital
Improvements Program (CIP) or our normal operating budget a is as
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nor do they replace programs such as the matching g
established through the Department
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needs and the
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Tourism. These budgeting tools look atour
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impact on a Countywide basis. We also need to be aware that some
communities or departments may be better able to solicit and
receive donations than other groups and the practice, if used to
fund major facilities or programs, could results in inequities in
the levels of service provided.
The attached policy establishes guidelines for accepting these
contributions and donations of major types of assets and prescribes
an accounting so that the intended purpose may be achieved. Before
items with restrictions are accepted, the Board of Supervisors
should receive recommendations from the impacted Department,
Advisory Boards and the County Administrator to determine the
impact of accepting such a gift. The County Attorney should also
determine if there are any other concerns such as discrimination
that should be considered. In instances where the gift would
result`" in a liability or hardship for the County, the
recommendation may be to not accept the gift.
In the case of cash or cash equivalent gifts, the Director of
Finance should establish an escrow account outlining any
restrictions for the donation(s), maintain an accounting of the
funds available, assure that receipts have been issued for the
donations, and when the monies are needed for expenditures, to
request an appropriation of these monies from the Board of
Supervisors to accomplish the purpose of the donation. Any cash
equivalents donated should be converted to cash as soon as possible
to minimize the accounting procedures. All cash items must be
appropriated before the expenditure can be made.
Donations of real estate should first have an environmental
audit performed to assure that we are not assuming a liability. We
should also examine any restrictions as to the impact to the County
and implications to on-going costs. Finally, we should look at the
impact to our tax base and how we plan to re -use the property.
Acceptance of such real property would require two readings of an
appropriate ordinance as required by our Charter.
Motor Vehicles that are donated should be looked at from the
standpoint of necessity and from the manner the vehicle is to be
used and the impact to our operating budgets. A determination must
be made as to whether the specified inventory of vehicles is to be
increased or if the vehicle is a replacement.
Other property may be donated and should be considered by the
Board of Supervisors before acceptance to assure that the donation
is in the best interest of Roanoke County. Equipment may have a
minimal cost associated with acceptance, but may become a
maintenance nightmare if parts are not readily available or if the
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service is not compatible or available in the area.
This policy would become part of the County Policy and
Procedures and would be administered by the County Administrator or
designated staff. Donations and Contributions can obviously have
a positive effect on our cash management, but can present
accounting nightmares if projects are not clearly defined or when
de -minimus donations are received.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Adopt the attached policy which would outline the conditions
upon which assets donated or contributed to the County would
be handled.
2. Continue to consider the impact of donations and contributions
on an individual basis as they present themselves.
FISCAL IMPACT:
All cash donations must be appropriated before they can be
expended. Other assets must be accepted by the Board and should
receive the recommendation of the Department or Advisory Board
before the final determination is made.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends adoption of the attached policy.
Respectfully submitted, Approv d by,�
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John M. Chambliss, Jr. Elmer C. Hodge
Assistant Administrator County Administrator
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ACTION VOTE
No Yes Abs
Approved (x) Motion by: Joseph McNamara to approve Church — x
Denied ( ) police with revision to IC to establish Johnson — x —
Received ( ) $1,000 threshold McNamara_ x
Referred { ) Minnix — x
To { ) Nickens _ x _
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John M. Chambliss, Jr., Assistant County Administrator
Wanda Riley, Executive Secretary, Policy Manual
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POLICY FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
PURPOSE:
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To establish guidelines for the acceptance of donations of money and other property for public
use by Roanoke County.
POLICE'
1. Money
A. Roanoke County may accept donations of money or cash equivalents from
citizens, corporations or other organizations for general County purposes
or for specified projects or expenditures.
B. Donations for general County purposes, unencumbered by any conditions
or restrictions are preferred.
C. Donations for specific purposes or with restrictions shall be deposited in
the General Fund in an escrow account established by the Director of
Finance and may be expended for general County purposes upon
appropriation by the Board of Supervisors. The minimum acceptable
donation of money or cash equivalents with restrictions shall be $1,000
before a unique escrow account may be established
D. Conditions, limitations or restrictions placed upon the donation of money
shall be reviewed by the County Attorney for compliance with County
ordinances and policies and compliance with United States and
Commonwealth laws and regulations with respect to nondiscrimination.
The County will not accept any donation that discriminates against any
person because of his/her race, religion, color, sex or national origin, age,
disability, or other basis prohibited by state or federal law.
E. Donations with restrictions or for specific purposes should be reviewed by
the Department Head, Advisory Boards and County Administrator to
determine the impact of the donation to operating budgets, the Capital
Improvements Plan, and equity in operations.
F. Donations of cash or cash equivalents to the County for general purposes
without any restrictions may be deposited into the General Fund of the
County. Should the County choose to use this for a specific purpose, an
appropriation by the Board of Supervisors is required.
2. ileal Estate
A. Roanoke County may accept donations of real estate from citizens,
corporations or other organizations for general County purposes or for
special purposes.
B. Donations for general County purposes, unencumbered by any conditions
or restrictions are preferred.
C. Donations of real estate shall be reviewed by the appropriate County
department for recommendation as to suitability for particular County
purposes or needs, and for impact on the County tax base.
D. Environmental audits will be conducted for donated real estate to insure
that the County will not accept any real estate contaminated with
hazardous wastes, or substances that will cause substantial expense to
remediate.
E. The condition, state of repair and compliance with current building and
fire codes of any buildings or structures on the real estate shall be
reviewed to avoid any environmental hazards or any significant liabilities
arising from such conditions.
F. Conditions, limitations or restrictions placed upon the donation of real
estate shall be reviewed by the County Attorney for compliance with
County ordinances and policies and compliance with United States and
Commonwealth laws and regulations with respect to nondiscrimination.
The County will not accept any donation that discriminates against any
person because of his/her race, religion, color, sex or national origin, age,
disability, or other basis prohibited by state or federal law.
G. Donations with restrictions or for specific purposes should be reviewed by
the Department Head, Advisory Boards and County Administrator to
determine the impact of the donation to operating budgets, the Capital
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Improvements Plan, and equity in operations.
3. Other Personal Property
A. Roanoke County may accept donations of personal property from citizens,
coiporations or other organizations for general County purposes or for
specific uses.
B. Donations for general County purposes, unencumbered by any conditions
or restrictions are preferred.
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C. Donations of personal property shall be reviewed by the appropriate
County department for recommendation as to suitability for particular
County purposes or needs.
D. Conditions, limitations or restrictions placed upon the donation of
personal property shall be reviewed by the County Attorney for
compliance with County ordinances and policies and compliance with
United States and Commonwealth laws and regulations with respect to
nondiscrimination. The County will not accept any donation that
discriminates against any person because of his/her race, religion, color,
sex or national origin, age, disability, or other basis prohibited by state or
federal law.
E. Donations of vehicles may require an increase in the authorized inventory
of our fleet unless the vehicle is replacing an existing item.
F. Donations with restrictions or for specific purposes should be reviewed by
the Department Head, Advisory Boards and County Administrator to
determine the impact of the donation to operating budgets, the Capital
Improvements Plan, and equity in operations.
4. Miscellaneous
A. Donations of any property with limitations or restrictions on its use shall
be reviewed by the receiving department, any impacted Advisory Board,
the County Administrator and the Board of Supervisors to determine
suitability for general County purposes, and to avoid undue administrative
burdens.
B. Acceptance of any donation shall not commit the County to additional
funding or obligations to operate or add any new programs, personnel or
facilities.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER, ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2002
RESOLUTION 022602-2 DETERMINING THAT APPALACHIAN POWER
COMPANY IS THE ONLY SOURCE PRACTICABLY AVAILABLE TO
PROVIDE ELECTRIC SERVICE AND STREET LIGHTING SERVICE TO
THE COUNTY AND AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF CURRENT
CONTRACTS FOR SUCH SERVICES UPON CERTAIN TERMS AND
CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the VML/VACo APCo Steering Committee (Committee) comprised of
representatives of local governments and political subdivisions has for many years
negotiated on behalf of such governmental units within the service area of Appalachian
Power Company (sometimes d/b/a American Electric Power) (APCo) the terms of standard
contract forms which have included rates for the purchase of electricity supply and delivery
service and for the installation, maintenance and delivery service for street lights by and
for such governmental units from APCo as a single or sole source provider; and
WHEREAS, the County's most recent contract for the purchase of electricity supply
is for the period beginning July 1, 2000, and will terminate on June 30, 2002, and for street
lighting service is for the period beginning July 1, 1998, and will terminate on June 30,
2008; and
WHEREAS, on or about February 12, 2001, APCo agreed with the Committee to
extend the term of all such contracts to December 31, 2003, at rates set forth in the
Company's Schedule 17 on file with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (the
"Commission"); and
WHEREAS, on or about July 24, 2001, American Electric Power Co. ("AEP"), parent
corporation of APCo, filed a proceeding in the Federal Energy Regulation Commission
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("FERC") seeking approval of amendment of its intercompany agreement which inter glia
affects the supply and computation of the price for electricity furnished to APCo in excess
of that produced by APCo, in which proceeding the Committee and the Town of Wytheville
appeared and objected; and
WHEREAS, in consideration of the Committee and the Town of Wytheville agreeing
to a negotiated settlement of the FERC proceeding which provides substantial protection
against potential escalation of the fuel factor which is a component of APCo's total pricing
for electricity supplied to its retail customers, including the governmental units, APCo has
granted to the governmental units the election or option to: (1) terminate the current
contracts on June 30, 2002; or (2) extend the contracts at Schedule 17 rates to December
31, 2003 pursuant to the offer dated February 12, 2001; or (3)(a) to extend the current
contracts through June 30, 2007, at rates contained in APCo's unbundled" Standard Rate
Schedules, or any successor or replacement schedules then on file and approved by the
Commission; and (b) to extend street light service at rates as in effect July 1, 2000, but
subject to changes in the fuel factor; provided that election (3) is conditioned upon the
governmental unit so electing and notifying APCo of its election within 90 days of
December 18, 2001, that: (i) it has chosen APCo to provide generation service through
June 30, 2007; (ii) that it will not chose a different supplier prior to such date; and (iii) it will
not request the Commission to determine rates and provisions for default service different
from that provided under its contract, as amended by election (3); and
WHEREAS, the Committee has recommended that all jurisdictions in the APCo
service area elect option (3) to extend contracts from June 30, 2002, through June 30,
2007, at the rates and subject to the conditions all as set forth in the settlement agreement;
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and
WHEREAS, in consideration whereof, APCo is the only source practicably available
which can and will supply electricity service and delivery thereof and to supply street
lighting service for the entire needs of the County at established rates for such bundled
service or unbundled generation service for the period from July 1, 2002 through June 30,
2007, as negotiated and recommended by the Committee; and furthermore, based upon
the information and recommendation provided by the Committee, it appears that even if in
the future there should develop a truly competitive market in the APCo area for generation
service, it is questionable whether the Virginia Electricity Restructuring Act (the "Act")
provides for capped rates or default rates for public authorities in the APCo area which
could place the County at a disadvantage in the event it elects to contract with an
alternative supplier or if such alternative generation supplier should default and be unable
to provide the electricity; and it further appearing that the contract extensions
recommended and agreed to by the Committee will provide this County with a safeguard
against excessive electricity generation costs both at this date and in the foreseeable future
due to a lack of real competition in this area of Virginia.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County
as follows:
1. Since APCo is the only electricity generation provider which can and will
contract to supply electricity service and delivery to the County for the entire needs of the
County at established rates for such services for the period from July 1, 2002, through June
30, 2007, and to supply street lighting service to the County at established rates for such
service in accordance with the Agreement dated May 28, 1998, for the period through June
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30, 2008, all as set forth above, it is hereby determined by this Board that APCo is the only
source practicably available to provide such services, as more particularly set forth in the
Board Report dated February 26, 2002.
2. This Board accepts the offer of APCo to extend its current contracts for
electric service on a bundled basis from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2007, and for street
lighting service through June 30, 2008, and in accordance with the conditions in APCo's
offer, this Board agrees that: (i) it has chosen APCo to provide generation service through
June 30, 2007; (ii) it will not choose a different supplier prior to such date; and, (iii) it will not
request the State Corporation Commission to determine rates and provisions for default
service different from that provided in the contracts, as amended and extended, all as more
particularly set forth in the Board Report dated February 26, 2002.
3. The County Administrator and the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors are
authorized to execute and attest, respectively, and deliver on behalf of this Board, in form
approved by the County Attorney, all documents and take such actions as shall be deemed
necessary and appropriate to carry out and administer the foregoing election.
4. The Clerk to the Board of Supervisors is directed to notify APCo of the
aforesaid election and agreement by transmitting a certified copy of this resolution to
counsel for the Committee, Howard W. Dobbins, 1021 East Cary Street, P.O. Box 1320,
Richmond, VA 23218-1320, who is authorized to deliver the same to APCo.
5. In compliance with Section 2.2-4303.E of the Code of Virginia governing sole
source procurement, the County's Purchasing Agent is hereby directed this day to post a
certified copy of this resolution in the County's public area for posting such notices.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following
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recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Flora, McNamara, Minnix, Nickens, Church
NAYS: None
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Brenda J. Holton, CMC
Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
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Gary Robertson, Director, Utility
Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney
Howard W. Dobbins, Council for the Committee
Gardner W. Smith, Director, Purchasing
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution 022602-2 adopted by the Roanoke
County Board of Supervisors by a unanimous recorded vote on Tuesday, February 26, 2002.
Brenda J. Holton, Deputy Clerk
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2002
RESOLUTION 022602-3 GRANTING A WAIVER UNDER SECTION 13-23
OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
COUNTY'S NOISE ORDINANCE, ARTICLE II. NOISE OF CHAPTER 13:
OFFENSES - MISCELLANEOUS OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE
WHEREAS, J. A. Fielden Co., Inc., the general contractors for the construction of
a new Wal-Mart Supercenter store on Rt. 460 East in Roanoke County, has requested a
waiver of the County's noise ordinance as contemplated under Sec. 13-23. Undue
hardship waiver. to permit construction activity related to pouring of the concrete floor for
the new store building as early as 1:00 a.m. for a period of two weeks as necessitated by
winter weather conditions and in order to eliminate construction related noise after 7:00 p.m
and to reduce the total concrete floor construction time for this project from as long as six
weeks; and
WHEREAS, Section 13-23 of the Roanoke County Code establishes certain
standards for the Board of Supervisors to grant waivers from the provision of the Roanoke
County Noise Ordinance, Article 11. Noise of Chapter 13: Offenses - Miscellaneous to avoid
undue hardship upon consideration of certain factors set forth in subsection (b) of Sec. 13-
23 and after making certain alternative findings.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Roanoke, Virginia,
as follows:
1. In making its determination as to whether to grant to J. A. Fielden Co., Inc., the
requested waiver from the County's noise ordinance, the Board of Supervisors has
considered the following factors:
a. The time of day the noise will occur and the duration of the noise: Beginning
not earlier than 1:00 a.m. on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning,
respectively, for not more than two weeks and ending not later than 9:00 p.m.
on each day, respectively;
b. Whether the noise is intermittent or continuous: The noise produced during
the process of pouring, spreading and finishing or "troweling" a concrete floor
becomes louder or more intense during each day's operations due to the
increased use of machinery in the finishing stages of the "troweling" process;
C. The extensiveness of the noise: The noise will be more extensive by a matter
of several weeks without the granting of a waiver due to the substantially
increased period of time required to complete pouring of the building's
concrete floor if no waiver is granted;
d. The technical and economic feasibility of bringing the noise into conformance
with the noise ordinance: Due to the weather conditions and average ambient
outdoor temperature during February and March, it requires approximately
seventeen (17) hours of time for the concrete of a building floor to be poured
and properly "troweled" and finished. There are no practical ways to reduce
this time without a significant negative impact upon the construction schedule
of this project and severe potential costs to the contractor in terms of delays
and penalties;
e. Other matters related to the impact of the noise on the health, safety and
welfare of the community and the degree of hardship resulting from
enforcement of the ordinance: By substantially reducing the amount of time
which will be required to complete the pouring of the concrete floor for this
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building without any detrimental impact upon the health, safety and welfare
residents in the vicinity of this project and the probable improvement in safety
by removing a large number of concrete trucks from the highways during the
period of most school bus travel and commuting to work, the community will
be benefitted. At the same time, a potential for substantial economic
hardship and disruption of the construction schedule for this project will be
avoided.
f. The extent to which the noise is necessary and incidental to the commercial
and industrial use generating the sound: The noise to be generated by this
phase of construction of the Wal-Mart facility is normal and expected for this
type of operation.
2. The Board of Supervisors makes the following finding: Compliance with the
provisions of the County's noise ordinance concerning the specific act of noise
disturbance by construction machinery or operations under subsection (1) of Sec.
13-21. Specific acts as noise disturbance. or under the provision of Sec. 13-20.
General prohibition. would produce serious economic hardship for J. A. Fielden Co.,
Inc. without producing any substantial benefit to the public either living in the area
of this construction or generally.
3. That the provisions of Sec. 13-21. Specific acts as noise, subsection (1) and Sec.
13-20. General prohibition. of Article 11. NOISE of Chapter 13. OFFENSES -
MISCELLANEOUS be WAIVED for a period of twenty-one (21) days until March
19, 2002.
4. This Waiver is granted specifically to J. A. Fielden Co., Inc., its officers, employees
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and agents for construction related activities at the Wal-Mart site located at the
intersection of U.S. Route 460 and Cloverdale Road (U.S. Route 220 - Alternate) in
Roanoke County, Virginia.
5. That this Waiver may only be extended upon written application and approval by the
Board of Supervisors.
6. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from its passage.
On motion of Supervisor Flora to adopt the resolution waiving the noise ordinance
for a period of five days within a time frame of 21 days ending March 19, 2002, subject to
a written agreement with Wal-Mart to increase the height of the berm, place a fence on top
of the berm, and if the days change, County will be notified two days in advance, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Flora, McNamara, Minnix, Nickens, Church
NAYS: None
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Brenda J. Holto , CMC
Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
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Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney
Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
A. J. Fielden Co., Inc.
Wal-Mart Supercenter, Bonsack, VA
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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, FEBRUARY 26, 2002
RESOLUTION 022602-4 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN
ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA
FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM I -CONSENT AGENDA
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for
February 26, 2002 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 6, inclusive, as follows:
1. Approval of Minutes - October 23, 2001, November 13, 2001,
December 4, 2001, and January 2, 2002.
2. Confirmation of Committee appointments to the Grievance Panel
and League of Older Americans Advisory Council.
3. Acceptance of $1,500 Youth Awareness of Impaired Drivers Grant
from Department of Motor Vehicles to purchase fatal vision goggles
to stimulate the effects of intoxicants on students for use by School
Resource Officers.
4. Acceptance of $1,500 Highway Safety Trailer Grant from
Department of Motor Vehicles to purchase highway safety trailer by
the Police Department.
5. Acceptance of $25,000 Quality Initiative Day Care Grant by
Department of Social Services.
6. Acceptance of $2,717 Carl Perkins Entitlement Supplement from
Department of Education for career and technical education.
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
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pursuant to this resolution.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the Consent Resolution, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Flora, McNamara, Minnix, Nickens, Church
NAYS: None
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Brenda J. Hol n, CMC
Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
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Ray Lavinder, Chief of Police
Danial Morris, Director, Finance
Betty McCrary, Director, Social Services
Roger Johnson, Career, Technical and Adult Education Administrator
Dr. Linda Weber, School Superintendent
Brenda Chastain, Clerk, School Board
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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: February 26, 2002
AGENDA ITEM: Confirmation of Committee Appointments to the Grievance Panel and
League of Older Americans Advisory Council
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION
At the February 12, 2002, meeting, the following nominations were made:
GRIEVANCE PANEL
as an alternate
Supervisor Church nominated Joann Thompson to serve a three-yeartern/vhich will expire
October 31, 2004.
LEAGUE OF OLDER AMERICANS ADVISORY COUNCIL
Supervisor Church nominated Beverly Eyerly to serve a one-year term which will expire
March 31, 2003
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the above appointments be confirmed.
Submitted by:
Mary H. Allen CMC
Clerk to the Board
Approved by,
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Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
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Approved (x)
Denied ( )
Received ( )
Referred ( )
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Motion by: Joseph McNamara to approve
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League of Older Americans Advisory Committee File
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VOTE
No Yes Abs
Church — x
Flora _ x _
McNamara_ x _
Minnix _ x
Nickens x
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NUMBER:
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2002
AGENDA ITEM: Acceptance of $1,500 Youth Awareness of Impaired Drivers
Grant from Department of Motor Vehicles to purchase fatal
vision goggles for use by School Resource Officers
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
BACKGROUND:
The Roanoke County Police Department has School Resource Officers assigned to the
high schools in Roanoke County. The School Resource Officers are planning to teach
classes in the high schools during the spring term of 2002 about alcohol use and
impaired driving. School officers will use the fatal vision goggles to simulate the effects
of intoxicants on the students and allow the students to experience first hand the effects
of intoxicants on motor skills and the ability of the student to perform tasks while
intoxicated. The use of the goggles will allow the School Resource Officer to supply
information to the students about the hazards of intoxicated driving and of being
intoxicated in an interactive manner.
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The Police Department wants to purchase two sets of fatal vision goggles. The fatal
vision goggles will be issued to School Resource Officers who are teaching classes
about alcohol and intoxicated driving in the Roanoke County High Schools. Budget
constraints do not allow the purchase of the fatal vision goggles without additional DMV
grant funding.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The DMV has provided $1,500.00 in grant funds with no matching funds required. The
grant period runs between January 2002 and September 2002.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The staff recommends acceptance of the DMV grant for $1,500.00
SUBMITTED BY:
Ray Lavinder
Chief of Police
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Approved (x)
Denied ( )
Received ( )
Referred ( )
To ( )
APPROVED:
Elmer Hodge
County Administrator
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ACTION VOTE
No Yes Abs
Motion by: Joseph McNamara to approve Church _ x
Flora _ x
McNamara_ x
Minnix _ x _
Nickens x
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Ray Lavinder, Chief of Police
Danial Morris, Director, Finance
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NUMBER:
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2002
AGENDA ITEM:
Acceptance of $1,500 Highway Safety Trailer Grant from Department of Motor Vehicles
to purchase highway safety trailer by the Police Department
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
BACKGROUND:
The Roanoke County Police Department conducts DUI checkpoints and child safety seat
inspections on a regular basis. To conduct either type of operation requires the transport of a
large amount of equipment, such as cones, signs, and child safety seats. In the past, the Police
Department has experienced difficulty in transporting the equipment necessary for these
operations.
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The Police Department wants to purchase an enclosed, weather tight 5' x 8' trailer in which to
transport equipment necessary for DUI checkpoints and child safety seat inspections. The
highway safety trailer will be marked with Roanoke County Police decals, and have safety and
emergency lights. Budget constraints do not allow for the purchase of the highway safety trailer
without additional DMV grant funding.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The DMV has provided $1,500.00 in grant funds with no matching funds required. The grant
period runs between January 2002 and September 2002.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The staff recommends acceptance of the DMV grant for $1,500.00.
SUBMITTED BY: APPROV
Chief of Police County Administrator
Approved (x)
Denied ( )
Received ( )
Referred ( )
To ( )
ACTION VOTE
No Yes Abs
Motion by: Joseph McNamara to approve Church _ x _
Flora _ x _
McNamara_ x _
Minnix _ x _
Nickens _ x
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Ray Lavinder, Chief of Police
Danial Morris, Director, Finance
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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
EETING DATE: February 26, 2002
AGENDA ITEM:
Request to Accept $25,000 Quality Initiative Day Care Grant by the
Department of Social Services
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
BACKGROUND: The first Quality Initiative Day Care Grant was received in FY 98-99.
The department submits a yearly funding request for continuation of funds and we were
selected again this year to receive these funds. Funds are designated by the state for
improved quality of life for children.
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: Child eligibility for these grant funds is based on family
income. Funds are available for entry and activity fees in child care facilities, gym suit
fees, school supplies, lice prevention, etc. Two scholarships are awarded yearly to high
school graduates who are going to college to pursue study in early childhood education. A
part-time child care provider and on site day care room is funded at the Social Services
Department for children whose parents are applying for benefits or services, participating in
job training, applications and interviews, or going to counseling.
The Department of Social Services cannot access these State funds until the County has
appropriated the same. The Board of Supervisors is requested to appropriate $25,000 to
the Social Services budget and to appropriate same revenue from the State.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact; 100% state funds
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends appropriation of $25,000 to the 01/02
Social Services budget for the Quality Initiative Day Care Grant, and to appropriate same
revenue from the State.
Respectfully Submitted by Approved by:
Betty R. McCrary, Ph.D. Elmer C. Hodde
Director of Social Services County Administrator
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ACTION VOTE
No Yes Abs
Approved (x) Motion by: Joseph McNamara to approve Church _ x _
Denied () Flora _ x _
Received () McNamara_ x _
Referred () Minnix _ x
To () Nickens _ x _
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Betty McCrary, Director, Social Services
Danial Morris, Director, Finance
Lisa Ward
Brent Robertson
John Chambliss
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ITEM NUMBER
MEETING DATE: February 26, 2002
AGENDA ITEM: Acceptance of $2,717 Carl Perkins Entitlement Supplement from
Department of Education for career and technical education.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
BACKGROUND: The Virginia Department of Education provides
Roanoke County Schools with an annual Carl Perkins entitlement
for Career and Technical Education. The Department of Education
has notified Roanoke County Schools that it will receive a
supplement to its entitlement from funds unexpended by other
school divisions for the 2000-2001 school year.
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: The supplement for Roanoke County
Schools was $2,717.
FISCAL IMPACT: None, no local matching required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends appropriation of the
$2,717 for Career and Technical Education.
Lr_���
Signa ure
Mr. Roger Johnson
Career, Technical and Adult
Education Administrator
Approved (x)
Denied ( )
Received ( )
Referred ( )
To ( )
ACTION
Signature
Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
Motion by: Joseph McNamara to approve
VOTE
No Yes Abs
Church _ x _
Flora _ x _
McNamara_ x
Minnix _ x
Nickens _ x
cc: File
Roger Johnson, Career, Technical and Adult Education Administrator
Danial Morris, 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 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2002
RESOLUTION 022602-5 CERTIFYING THE CLOSED MEETING WAS
HELD IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE OF VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia has convened
a closed meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance
with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the
Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that such closed meeting was
conducted in conformity with Virginia law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, hereby certifies that, to the best of each 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 Church to adopt the Certification Resolution, and carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Flora, McNamara, Nickens, Church
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Minnix
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Closed Meeting File
A COPY TESTE:
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Brenda J. Holt , CMC
Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2002
RESOLUTION 022602-6 EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY UPON THE
RETIREMENT OF MARY T. HOLLINGSWORTH, SOCIAL SERVICES,
AFTER TEN YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Mary T. Hollingsworth was first employed by Roanoke County on
December 2, 1991, in the Social Services Department as an Eligibility Aide I and also
served as an Eligibility Worker and Social Worker; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hollingsworth retired from Roanoke County on January 1, 2002,
as a Social Services Aide II after ten years and one month of service; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hollingsworth often worked with the foster care, adult and day care
teams and provided excellent support and direction concerning purchases of services and
tracking payments; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hollingsworth was always diligent in providing timely and accurate
payments to service providers and was always available to lend additional administrative
support to staff; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hollingsworth, through her employment with Roanoke County, has
been instrumental in improving the quality of life for its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County expresses its deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of Roanoke
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County to MARY T. HOLLINGSWORTH for ten years of capable, loyal and dedicated
service to Roanoke County.
FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors does express its best wishes for a happy,
restful, and productive retirement.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Flora, McNamara, Nickens, Church
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Minnix
A COPY TESTE:
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Brenda J. Holto , CMC
Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
cc: File
Resolutions of Appreciation File
Betty McCrary, Director, Social Services
Joe Sgroi, Director, Human Resources
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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, FEBRUARY 26, 2002
RESOLUTION 022602-7 OF CONGRATULATIONS TO GLENVAR HIGH
SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE STATE
GROUP A 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 Glenvar High School Girls Basketball Team won the State Group
A basketball championship this year with a 41 to 38 victory over Radford High School at
the Salem Civic Center; and
WHEREAS, the Highlanders finished the season with a record of 27 wins and 2
losses, having won 21 straight games and their second state championship in the last five
years; and
WHEREAS, several members of the Highlanders team received special awards
including Allyson Fasnacht, who was named All -District, All -Region, All State, Region C
Player of the Year, and Associated Press State Player of the Year for Group A; Sarah
Frazier, All -District, All -Region, and Amanda Kite, All -District and All -Region; and
WHEREAS, the Highlanders are coached by Bryan Harvey, who was selected the
Three Rivers District Coach of the Year and Region C Coach of the Year; and Assistant
Coaches Gale Moore and Toree Morris.
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
GLENVAR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM: Amber Mabry; Sierra Shelor;
Allyson Fasnacht; Rebecca Downor; Leigh Ann Woodley; Amanda Kite; Carol
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Herington; Katie Klik; Sarah Frazier; Elizabeth Kite; and Desiree Miller 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 Church to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Flora, McNamara, Nickens, Church
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Minnix
A COPY TESTE:
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Brenda J. Holton, CMC
Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
cc: File
Resolutions of Congratulations 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, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2002
ORDINANCE 022602-8 GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO BETTY
J. HENDERSON TO OPERATE A HOME OCCUPATION FOR A BEAUTY
SALON TO BE LOCATED AT 5704 MALVERN ROAD (TAX MAP NO.
38.10-3-68), HOLLINS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Betty J. Henderson has filed a petition for a special use permit to
operate a home occupation for a beauty salon to be located at 5704 Malvern Road (Tax
Map No. 38.10-3-68) in the Hollins Magisterial District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter on
February 5, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, held a first
reading on this matter on January 22, 2002; the second reading and public hearing on this
matter was held on February 26, 2002.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the Board finds that the granting of a special use permit to Betty J.
Henderson to operate a home occupation for a beauty salon to be located at 5704 Malvern
Road (Tax Map No. 38.10-3-68) in the Hollins Magisterial District is substantially in accord
with the adopted 2000 Community Plan pursuant to the provisions of § 15.2-2232 of the
1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and said Special Use Permit is hereby approved with
the following conditions:
(1) That Betty J. Henderson shall be the sole provider of hair care
services at this location and may only do so as long as she is a full
time resident of 5704 Malvern Road.
(2) The salon shall be limited to one chair only.
(3) The retail sale of supplies shall be prohibited.
(4) This special use permit shall be for a period of one year and may be
renewed administratively for successive one-year periods provided the
applicant has complied with these conditions and the use and design
standards and the zoning administrator has not received written
complaints from adjoining residents.
(5) Customer parking will be provided on the property.
2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its
final passage. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance be, and the same hereby are, repealed. The Zoning Administrator is directed
to amend the zoning district map to reflect the change in zoning classification authorized
by this ordinance.
On motion of Supervisor Flora to adopt the ordinance with Condition #5 added, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Flora, McNamara, Minnix, Nickens, Church
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
Brenda J. Ho on, CMC
Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
cc: File
Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
Janet Scheid, Senior Planner
William E. Driver, Director, Real Estate Valuation
Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Tax Map No. 38.10-3-68
AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2002
ORDINANCE 022602-9 REPEALING APPENDIX B. SUBDIVISIONS. IN ITS
ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING CHAPTER 29. SUBDIVISIONS. OF THE
ROANOKE COUNTY CODE
WHEREAS, upon the request of the Roanoke County Planning Commission a
complete rewrite and revision of Roanoke County's Subdivision Ordinance is appropriate
and necessary due to significant changes in the enabling legislation of the Commonwealth
of Virginia and complimentary development ordinances of the Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance has been developed with significant contributions from
the professional engineering and surveying community, State agencies, and the Roanoke
Regional Homebuilders' Association; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance enhances customer service through the use of current
technology for electronic submittals; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this ordinance on
February 5, 2002; and the Board of Supervisors held the first reading of this ordinance on
February 12, 2002, and held the second reading and public hearing on February 26, 2002;
public notice having been given as required by law; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That Appendix B. Subdivisions of the Roanoke County Code be, and hereby
is, repealed in its entirety.
2. That Chapter 29. Subdivisions as set out below be, and hereby is adopted
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in its entirety.
3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption.
A certified copy of this ordinance shall be maintained and on file in the office of the Clerk
to the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County and a certified copy shall be filed in the
Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia.
On motion of Supervisor Minnix to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Flora, McNamara, Minnix, Nickens, Church
NAYS: None
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Brenda J. Hol on, CMC
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Article V. Standards
Section 29-10
Division 1. General Requirements
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29-11
Division 2. Street Requirements
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29-12
Division 3. Stormwater Management Requirements
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17
29-13 .29-15
Reserved
Article VI Replats and Vacations
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Section 29-16
Division 1. Replats
or vacation of boundary lines
17
29-16.1
Relocation
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29-97
Division 2. Vacations
Vacation of plat before sale of lot therein by the owners;
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29-17.1
ordinance of vacation
Vacation of plat after sale of lot; ordinance of vacation
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18
29-17.2
Effect vacation of plat after lot has been sold
29-17.3
of
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29-18 — 29-20
Reserved
Article VII. Ordinance Adoption and Amendments
18
Section 29-21
Division 1. Adoption
18
29-22
Division 2. Amendments
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29-23 — 29-25
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29-1.4 Relationship to zoning ordinance
The zoning ordinance and zoning map shall control the type and intensity of use of all property within the
County. Particular reference is made in the zoning ordinance to the minimum lot sizes, setback requirements,
road frontage and use restrictions for all zoning districts; the zoning ordinance shall be controlling as to all
such matters.
ARTICLE II. ADMINISTRATION
29-2 DIVISION 1. IN GENERAL
29-2.1 Agent
(a) The Director of Community Development is hereby appointed by the Board to be the County's
Subdivision Agent to administer and enforce this ordinance. The Board may appoint, or revoke
appointments of, such additional individuals, as it may deem appropriate to serve as a subdivision agent.
The agent's approval, disapproval, or other action shall be that of the governing body.
(b) The agent shall exercise authority to review, approve and disapprove the concept, preliminary, and final
plats for the subdivision of land within the portions of the County as stated in the title of this chapter.
(c) The agent may call for opinions or decisions, either oral or written, from other departments or agencies in
considering details of any submitted plat.
(d) The agent may establish any reasonable administrative procedures deemed necessary for the proper
administration of this ordinance.
29-2.2 Regulations
(a) No person shall subdivide any tract of land that is located within the jurisdiction of the County except in
conformity with the provisions of this ordinance and any other applicable County ordinances.
(b) No person shall subdivide land without making and recording a plat of such subdivision and without fully
complying with the provisions of this subdivision ordinance and of general law.
(c) No such plat of any subdivision shall be recorded unless or until it shall have been submitted to and
approved by the agent.
(d) No person shall sell or transfer any land of a subdivision before a plat has been approved and recorded
as provided herein unless such subdivision was lawfully created before the adoption of this ordinance or
any predecessor subdivision ordinance. Nothing herein shall be construed as preventing the passage of
title to property that has not been legally subdivided.
(e) Any person violating the foregoing provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine of not more than five
hundred dollars ($500.00) for each lot or parcel of land so subdivided, transferred or sold; and the
description of such lot or parcel by metes and bounds in the instrument of transfer or other document
used in the process of selling or transferring shall not exempt the transaction from such penalties or from
the remedies herein provided.
(f) The agent and County attorney, or his designee, may take such other legal action as may be necessary
to enforce the provisions of this ordinance, including suit for injunction, for abatement or restraining order
or other appropriate proceeding.
(g) The agent, before finally approving any subdivision plat, may personally inspect the proposed subdivision
on the ground. Upon approving such final subdivision plat, the agent shall clearly endorse his approval
thereon.
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2-2254
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ARTICLE III. DEFINITIONS
29-3 DIVISION 1. DEFINITIONS
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ing
For the purposes of this oa rnanc, the e notdefined, words hey sha I have theirdbelow inord ordinarily is
meaning, lvortsuch asthe
described. Where terms
context may imply.
Agent: A duly authorized representative of the Planning Commission appointed by the Board of Supervisors
to serve as its agent to administer and enforce the subdivision ordinance. Also, Subdivision Agent.
Alley: An open way that affords a service
tarred by any localastate or ferbage lderal govelrnmen mail) means of access to an
abutting property, but is not
Applicant: A person who has submitted a plat and/or plans to the County for the purpose of obtaining
approval of a subdivision-of-property-and/or--a-development.
Building Envelope: That area within which the principal structure may be located on a property in compliance
with all minimum setback requirements of the zoning ordinance.
Chapter. The Subdivision Ordinance of the County of Roanoke, Virginia.
Clerk's Office: Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court for the County of Roanoke, Virginia.
Commission: The Planning Commission of the County of Roanoke, Virginia.
County: The County of Roanoke, Virginia.
Conservation Parcel: A parcel that has been dedicated aaeasement or other transferand trust, homeowners, ownership, and set
ndominium, or similar
association, government agency or other entity through n
aside in perpetuity as open space.
Department of Transportation Standards of Virginia: The "Subdivision Street Requirements," Virginia
Department of Highways and Transportation (1996); "Road and Bridge Standards," Vols. I and II, Virginia
Department of Highways and Transportation (1994); and comparable or later revisions of these works.
Developer. Any person or legal entity proposing to undertake the construction of buildings or other structures,
or the development of land upon or within a subdivision or any portion thereof.
Development: A tract of land developed or to be developed as a unit under single ownership or unified control
that is to be used for any business or industrial purpose or is to contain p fivype (5) or moreresidential dwelling
units. The term "development" shall not be construed to include an roe that will be principally devoted to
agricultural production.
Driveway: A private road giving access from a public way to a building on abutting grounds.
Easement: A right expressed in recorded writing, given by the owner of land to another party of specific
limited use of that land (i.e., access, pedestrian, greenway, drainage, water, sewer, public utility).
Family, Immediate — Any person who is a natural or legally defined offspring, spouse, sibling, grandchild,
grandparent, or parent of the owner. This definition shall automatically include any mandatory family member
as defined in the Code tof Colne of190,Virginia amended),
), anamed shall not automatically include any elective family
members as allowed in the
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2-2244
Governing body. The Board of Supervisors of the County of Roanoke, Virginia.
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Subdivision: The division of a parcel ofn elocationtwo
, (or) �acat�on of existing boundary I nes, for hestablishment
e purposef
new boundary lines or fu the adjustment,ftransfer
whether immediate or future, of transfe orot�on of any such suship or lbdi vision prey ously recorded subdivision includes all which building
changes in street or lot lines, and any pion. The transfer of
development or street creation occurs, of Virginia or is e oe a political eeuent subdivision cthereof oand the division of bands
ownership of land to the Commonweal
by court order or decree shall not be deemed a subdivision as otherwise herein defined.
Subdivision Agent: A duly authorized representative of the Planning Commission appointed by the Board of
Supervisors to serve as its agent to administer and enforce the subdivision ordinance. Also, age
Subdivision, Major A subdivision of five (5) or more lots.
Subdivision, Minor. A subdivision of four (4) or fewer lots.
lat
Survey, ALTA/AGSM (American Land Title Ah wc�atian/American Congress as-bu'It survey and � cludeseying & an easementnguara nee
generally prepared for lending institutions showing
and title report. This type of plat does not require the approval of the agent.
Survey, Boundary: A plat delineating the form, extent and position of a parcel of land
not require the approval of the agent.
or portion thereof, before or after
This type of plat does
Vacation of Recorded Plat: The nullification of a previously recorded plat,
the sale of any lot created therein.
VDOT: The Virginia Department of Transportation
Waiver: An exemption from or variation of the terms of this subdivision ordinance.
ARTICLE IV. PLAT SUBMISSIONS
25-4 DIVISION 1. IN GENERAL
29-4.1 Submission of subdivision plat to agent
(a) Whenever a subdivision is proposed to be made and before
eof a conveyance any roposed sufbdivisionn, or subdivision
h s duly
whole or any part thereof is made, the owner or proprietor pfor
authorized representative, shall file
shallat finthe
all proposed
respects be iinsubdivision
full compliancewiagent
th the prop sionsl of this
plat and all procedures relating thereto
chapter and all applicable laws nrdinanceesahere
cting or regulating the subdivision of land, the use
thereof, and the erection of b gs or
structueption of those
(b) All subdivision plats require the or hose thaw and t how parcels roval of the gent with the meeting certainccriiiteria such as that
boundary or ALTA/ACSM surveysity and
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ny
conservation lots. The agent approve
a sionxundetr the curerent RoanoketCounty Subd v sion and/or
plats: "This plat does not constitute
Zoning Ordinances."
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(c) When the land proposed to b hail sudbmitted, reved lies iewed ewed� Countyn the partly
and approved by heplann ng comrnn an J issionn or
locality, the subdivision plat s
other designated agent of each locality wherein the {and is located.
(d) Any change in a recorded subdivision plat that modifies, creates, or adjusts boundary lines in aney moaner
ny
and under the of record,
providher orendot recorded before the adoptioconstitutes a nsubdivision.
of a subdivisionon ordinance. ce. Where
subdivision plat of record,
a street, alley, easement for public passage, or other public area or easement laid out or described in
such plat is affected, the plat, or pertinent part thereof, shall be vacated before resubdivision.
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dimensions of all streets entering the property, adjacent to the property or
(a) Include the name, location, e to be subdivided;
terminating at the boundary of the property gradients,
(b) Show the approximate location of natural features, such as slopes with approximate
watercourses;
(c) Include approximate dimensions of existing and proposed property lines;
(d) Show existing utilities and easements.
29-5.3 Process of Review — Preliminary
!Final Plat Review
fee shall be
A preliminary plat accepted for review and accompaniedsubmitted digitally t Ily the subdivision
in accordance review
County regulations.
deemed
(a) p Plats may be submi 9
officially submitted to the County.
b The agent is authorized to review the preliminary plat for conformity with County and State ordinances.
() pre plat within sixty (60) days of submission. In the event
The agent shall complete action on a p t by a state agency is necessary, the agent shall
that approval of a feature or features of a preliminary plaagenc
g i
uirements for
forward the preliminary plat to the appropriate state agency or es for review. Req
review, including time limitations, shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 15.2-2260 of the
Code of Virginia (1950, as amended).
(c) The agent shall address any items required for final plat approval in writing to the applicant.
These items must be addressed within six (6) months of the written notification or the preliminary plat
(d) shall be deemed null and void. Should this occur, a resubmission of the plat will be necessary and
payment of new review fees may be required. copy
shall submit a mylar, vellum, or black line paper royal
(e) Once the items have been addressed, the applicant or for the agent's app
of the final plat with original signatures of the owners and land survey
signature.
own on
The statement of consent to subdivision is se io 'nh describn the ed lad (here �insert whichent co ect description o ned
(fl the plat: "The platting or dedication of the folloce with wing
ed before
the land subdivided) is with the free consent statement and in csha be signed and duly acknowledged ers g
owners, proprietors, and trustees, if any. T
an officer authorized to take acknowledge 2 nt of deeds.
State law reference — Va. Code §
a licensed professional
(g) Every final subdivision plat which is intended for recording shall be prepared by ficate signed by him setting forth the
engineer or land surveyor, wootheala s°bdivided and thee upon each aplace ot a lf record of he last instrument in the
source of title of the owner
chain of title. When the plat is of land acquired from more than one source of title, the outlines oft e
several tracts shall be indicated upon the 5plat.
State law reference —Va. Code §
ounty
Once the agent reviews the final plat and finds it to
has been be in Toric a ly subm tted o5.2-2262 th the ar resubmitte and ted (h) ted for
ordinances, it must be signed within sixty (60) days a
approval.royal
i} The final plat must be recorded in the Clerk's Office within six (6) months of the agent's app
( If the final plat is not recorded within six (6) months, the agent's approval shall be deemed
signature.
withdrawn and the final plat shall be null and void.
After recordation, three (3) paper copies of the recorded minor
in r s di must ble returned to the aat must be gent the
�) vision P
agent; one Mylar or black line copy of a recorded mal
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;_ , ni„inner and FEMA flood hazard zone.
,how FEMA Map NUmDei u, -„-•_.._ the agent.
.opography map on a suitable scale and contour intervals when required
tinning Commission.
show a signature an7-777=d date blank for the agent, Roanoke County adjacent to or on this site drains an upstrea at r "The greaterthan
Nhere applicable, the surveyor must determine whether the natural watercourses)
If so, the surveyor must show the elevation of the 100 -year floodplain on each lot and add the following note to the p
100 acres tream area of greater than 100 acres. A detailed flood study must be made and an elevatiRQanoke Sue may b
bdivision
s on
crossing this property drains an ups ” and the County of
me
re wired before an building ermits can be issued on this rope
purposes of ensuring compliance with the
Show the statement of consent to subdivisions from the State Code of Virginia
Subdivision Agent 1950 (as Is forthepure mems, applicable to the
Ordinance reference. plat: "Approval hereof by the Roanoke County Sub
Note the following on the p trance with restrictive covenants or other title require
oanoke County Subdivision Ordinance. Private matters, such as come drain fields.
ro erties shown hereon, are not reviewed or ndpeserve areas (if applicable)roved with regard to this bbut n'ot Proposed r subdivision.'
The general locations of existing drain fields a
this subdivision plat have been evaluated by the personnel of the Virginia Department of Health and/or an authorizer
note statin the a of se tics stem bels used i.e., convention:bal onw alth o'f Virginia Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations entitled 32.'
note stating "All lots shown on permit,”
nsite soil evaluator and have met the criteria h l set forth in th
Code of Vir inia, as amended to date, and each lot or parcel is eligible for a septicP
ny non-public means of water service. water meters andlc
which easements serve which lots. if any
y existing or proposed public utility or other easements and a dedication statemen .
ny existing or proposed private utty or other eases s, hen p a statement describing
re set at old pro erty ' private easements ma be required to provide service to the newt configured lots.
ewer lateral connections we lakes, greenways, etc.
Other important features such as railroad rights othe created tract(s).f
ccess easements from the public right-of-way
Il parcels of land designated, or reasonably expected to be rc q ted by the VDOT fired for future street widening shall be dedicated.ate and its maintenance, inciudi
P that will be ac p this lot is pnv
dedication statement for street rights-of-way note on each sheat of the plat: "The road serving system for maintenance until such time
For private access easements, show the following Transportation for the addition of subdivisionmolded v
now removal, is not a public responsibility. It shall not be eligible for acceptance into the state secondary Y
it is constructed and otherwise complies with all requirements of the Virginia Department of Traddi
such request. Any costs required to cause othis
Trans street
ortation�me eligible for addition into the state system shall be p
current th the time of s r streets.
unds other than those administered b the Vir inia De la t de and proposed
he names and VDO7 route numbers for all existing, P rescri tive easement if one exists. and is not
nto be used as a sepa
idth of existing, platted, and proposed streets indicating a p P
If applicable, a note stating that "Tax map
umber _ is to be added and combined with tax map number
buildin lot" ALTAIACSM plats may show the following note on the plat and will not require the signature of the agent: "This su
Plats showing Boundary and
does not constitute a subdivision under the current Roanoke Coun Subdivision and/or Zonis Ordinance. uiremerlts, the
If a proposed subdivision is using
the Family Exemption provision, in addition to the above req
requirements shown in Table 2 must also be included.
Table 2
mended, and the Code of Virginia, as amended. Conveyance to any other pe
note stating "Approval of this subdivision is subject to the condition that the parcel subdivided can only be conveyed to a member of the rmme�
l to subsequent reconveyance:' 'interests fran
amity as set forth in Roanoke County's Subdivision Ordinance,
or entity voids approval. 'This restriction does not apply
hat are available in the Development Revieow Office
short -team lnveat the f, mily subdivision is for the passing of real property
ffidavits t
amil member to another, rather than for the ur ose
copy of the proposed deed(s) from one family member to the other.
the plat:
description of the family relationship in the consent statement or the following show�ra {d notarized
g conveyed to
is my legal_--_--- New
,I �_, do hereby certify that ---- is
Term of validity of preliminary plat tat within which to file a
months from the date of approval of the preliminary p
The subdivider shall have six (6) this chapter for the subdivision or section
final plat meeting all of the submittal require preliminary ts established
' re to do so shall make the p lata royal null and void and will require a new
thereof. Failure
submittal and approval.
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29-6.4 Effect of approval on final plat be
ce. Boundary and
(a) Only a final subdivision plat approved by the age thent a
ALTAIACSM plats do not require the aof pproval Upon dreview, in the Cthe kageOnft may exempt other
plats, as appropriate.
) months of
of
(b) An approved final plat must be recorded
'ontof fahe lcil tie erk'sOtofcbe dedicatede within six 6for public use hasecommpecced
However, in any case where cons
pursuant to an approved plan or permit, with surety approved by the agent or with surety furnished
on
pursuant to the Roanoke Countytime Idingspecified policy,
he time the surety plat
re recordation
whichever is greaaerd t° one
year after final approval or to the
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2-2241(8)
(c) In any case where a deed of dedication accompanies the final plat, both the final plat and the deed of
dedication shall be recorded contemporaneously.
(d) The subdivider shall record any required deeds of easement to a homeowner's association
contemporaneously with the final plat.
(e) No permit or other approval authorizing the erection of any building or structure to be located in any
subdivision, a plat of which is required
pursuant
adm admitted to record asthis
p o�ded foren this,
lobdi anceissued
by the
building commissioner until Such plat has been
(f) If the subdivider fails to timely record the
sfinal plat,
may n h marked al shall be null and void and the
subdivider shall return the plat to the agent
State law reference —Va. Code § 15.2-2241(8)
29-6.5 Recordation in phases
If a developer records a final plat which may be a section ofa subdivision
escrow, bond as shown or letter of pon an proved n
preliminary plat and furnishes to the governing body a certified ,
the amount of the estimated cost of constructionoCommonwealth, facilities orother publicc adedgency, hecated hdevel�oper shallfha pe bhe
use and maintained by the locality the C plat for period
of five years from the
right to record the remaining sections shown on the preliminary p P
recordation date of the first section, or for such
h longersize and phasrioing of theas the gproposed development, approval,ent may, at the determine
dbjectlto the
be reasonable, taking into consideration t
terms and conditions of this subsection
and subject
ing to engineering
is ering a d. nd construction standards and zoning
requirements in effect at the time 15 2-2241
State law reference — Va. Code §
29-6.6 Effect of recordation of approved plat
ion of
(a) The recordation of an approved plat shall operate to transfer, in fee simple, to the County the eastement
the premises set apart for streets or other public use, and to transfer to the County such any
indicated on the plat to create a public easement right of passage ver the
on heland. The plat for theeconveyan of of stormwaterplat l
operate to transfer to the County such
domestic water and sewage, including the installation and maintenance of any facilities utilized for such
purposes, as the County may require.
agent a roves, in accordance with this ordinance, a plat or replat of land,
then upon the
(b) When the pp
the
recording of the plat or replat in thClerk's
kos Office,
elxcepttas shownethereon,t shall be terminated f and
County in the land included on thep P urchase for valuable
extinguished. However, an interest acquired by the County by condemnation, by p
ic
consideration and evidenced by a separateesub�ect t instrument
provisions n Sections 29--17.1 an 29d streets and/or 117 2 of this
passage shall not be affected thereby, 1
ordinance and Sections 15.2-2271 and 15.2-2272 for the vacation of plats.
State law reference — Va. Code § 15.2-2265
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(i) Street names shall be shown on the preliminary and final plats and shall be approved by the agent.
Proposed streets that are in alignment with existing streets shall bear the name of the existing street. In
no case shall the name of the proposed streets duplicate or be similar, literally or phonetically, to existing
street names, regardless of the use of the terms street, avenue, boulevard, driveway, place, lane, court,
or other suffixes approved by the County for E-911. Any street that is a prolongation or approximately a
prolongation of an existing street shall be given the same name. Names of existing streets shall not be
changed except by the approval of the County.
Q) Except as provided in subsection (i) of this section, no street shall be designated by the same name as
that heretofore borne by any other street in the region as determined by the agent, irrespective of the use
of any suffix.
(k) The subdivider shall make a provision for the dedication to the County of Roanoke of proposed street
extensions transferring the fee simple title to land for public streets. These proposed streets shall
conform to the duly adopted standards relating to the street design and construction, established in the
VDOT of Transportation Subdivision Street Requirements and the County's Public Street and Parking
Design Standards and Specifications Manual.
(1) Street name and traffic regulatory signs of a design approved by the County and VDOT, as required, shall
be installed at the owner's expense at all street intersections if deemed necessary by these entities.
(m) Private road subdivisions shall only be permitted in accordance with the zoning ordinance in zoning
districts that permit such subdivisions.
29-12 DIVISION 3. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
(a) Streets, pedestrian paths, and greenways shall be designed to minimize their potential for increasing and
aggravating the flood level.
(b) A drainage system shall be provided for by means of culverts under roadways, outlet drains, necessary
head walls, easement for drainage through adjacent properties and other structures that are necessary to
provide adequate drainage of both natural and storm water for all streets and adjoining properties.
(c) Land in the floodplain overlay district of the zoning ordinance and land deemed to be topographically
unsuitable because of flooding shall not be platted for residential occupancy or for such other uses that
may increase danger to health, life or property, or cause erosion or flood hazards. Such land within the
subdivision shall be identified on the plat as flood hazard areas.
(d) All developments shall comply with the County Stormwater Management Ordinance.
29-13 — 29-15 Reserved
ARTICLE VI. REPLATS AND VACATIONS
29-16 DIVISION 1. REPLATS
29-16.1 Relocation or vacation of boundary lines
(a) Any subdivision plat recordation or part thereof, having been recorded, may be vacated in accordance
with the provisions of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended).
(b) The boundary lines of any lot or parcel of land may be relocated or otherwise altered as a part of an
otherwise valid and properly recorded plat of subdivision or resubdivision approved by the agent and
executed by the owner or owners of such land with their free will and consent. This shall not apply to the
relocation or alteration of streets, alleys, easements for public passage, public or other easements or
utility rights-of-way without the express consent of all persons holding any interest therein.
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John Murphy, Associate Planner
Circuit Court
Clifford R. Weckstein, Judge
Diane McQ. Strickland, Judge
Richard C. Pattisall, Judge
Robert P. Doherty, Jr., Judge
Jonathan M. Apgar, Judge
James R. Swanson, Judge
Steven A. McGraw, Clerk
Juvenile Domestic Relations District Court
Joseph M. Clarke, II, Judge
Philip Trompeter, Judge
John B. Ferguson, Judge
Joseph P. Bounds, Judge
Ruth P. Bates, Clerk
Intake Counsellor
General District Court
George W. Harris, Judge
William Broadhurst, Judge
Vincent Lilley, Judge
Julian H. Raney, Judge
Jacqueline F. Ward Talevi, Judge
Theresa A. Childress, Clerk
Skip Burkart, Commonwealth Attorney
Gary Robertson, Director, Utility
Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney
Magistrates Sherri Krantz/Betty Perry
Main Library
Ray Lavinder, Police Chief
Richard Burch, Chief of Fire & Rescue
Roanoke Law Library, 315 Church Avenue, S.W., Rke 24016
Roanoke County Law Library, Singleton Osterhoudt
Roanoke County Code Book
Gerald S. Holt, Sheriff
John M. Chambliss, Jr., Assistant County Administrator
Dan O'Donnell, Assistant County Administrator
Diane D. Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer
Danial Morris, Director, Finance
O. Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
Janet Scheid, Senior Planner
David Davis, Court Services
Elaine Carver, Director, Information Technology
Anne Marie Green, Director, General Services
Thomas S. Haislip, Director, Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Gardner Smith, Director, Procurement
William E. Driver Director, Real Estate Valuation
Alfred C. Anderson, Treasurer
Nancy Horn, Commissioner of Revenue
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