HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/20/2005 - Adopted Board RecordsACTION NO. A-122005-1
ITEM NO.
E-1
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: December 20, 2005
AGENDA ITEM: Presentation from the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Unit and the
Marine Corps League and appropriation of $5,000 proceeds
from the 10th annual Marine Mud Run
SUBMITTED BY: Pete Haislip
Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
For the past ten years, the Marine Corps Reserve Unit, Company B, 4th Combat Engineer
Battalion and the Marine Corps League, in cooperation with the Roanoke County
Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism and many other corporate sponsors, has
sponsored the Mud Run in Green Hill Park. The event is designed to raise funds for the
Toys for Tots program and Camp Roanoke. This event continues to be successful despite
the challenges confronting the sponsoring reserve units with oversea deployments of key
units and staff. This year there were over 1,000 participants and over 4,000 spectators.
We are proud of our partnership with the Marines and look forward to working with them for
years to come. This year's $5,000 contribution brings the total amount contributed to
$49,200. These funds will be used for small capital improvements and maintenance
projects at the camp. Planned improvements include the purchase of dehumidification
units for the residential cabins and tile for the bath house floors. Claude Slomcewski, Kevin
O'Shea, and Tom Bedwell from the Marine Corps League will make the presentation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The funds will be appropriated to the Camp Roanoke Fee Class Account
ALTERNATIVES:
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends acceptance and appropriation of the $5,000 proceeds from the 10th
annual Marine Corps Mud Run to the Camp Roanoke Fee Class Account.
VOTE:
Supervisor Wray motion to approve staff recommendation
Motion Approved
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Pete Haislip, Director, Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
Gregory Martin, Manager, Camp Roanoke
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Pete Haislip, Director, Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
Gregory Martin, Manager, Camp Roanoke
ACTION NO. A-122005-2
ITEM NO. E-2
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: December 20, 2005
AGENDA ITEM: Request to approve funding in the amount of $150,000 to
design and build a bay addition at the Back Creek Fire and
Rescue station
SUBMITTED BY: Richard E. Burch, Jr.
Fire and Rescue Chief
APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
Roanoke County Fire and Rescue has included a request to construct a bay addition onto
the Back Creek Fire and Rescue station in our CIP submission for the past several years.
We are requesting approval of these funds at the present time due to an opportunity that
recently presented itself.
Back Creek Fire and Rescue, Inc. has offered to share in the construction expense utilizing
funds collected through their citizen donation campaigns. Back Creek Fire and Rescue,
Inc. has committed $50,000 toward the bay expansion project. Estimating the total amount
of the project accurately would not be possible at this time pending a formal bid process;
however, preliminary estimates indicate the total to be approximately $200,000, leaving the
County's portion at $150,000.
The sharing of resources for a common goal has been very successful in the past. The
completion of the Read Mountain station addition in 2004 utilizing shared funding with the
volunteer agency is an example of cooperation at its best. As with the Read Mountain
project, the volunteer agency will submit their contribution to the County and the project will
move forward to the bid process under County guidelines and procedures.
Because the Back Creek station was built in 1989 and designed for fire response only,
limited bay facilities were included. Since that time, the volunteer agency purchased an
ambulance and began responding to medical emergencies, thus utilizing some of the bay
space to house the vehicle.
In 2005, the volunteer agency was successful in a FEMA grant process which resulted in
the purchase of a 4 -wheel drive mini -pumper to assist in fire responses in rural areas and
to some homes with narrow drives and limited access. This was a great addition to the
response capabilities of the station; however, it placed a strain on the already limited bay
space available.
Effective November 2005, Roanoke County Fire and Rescue implemented 24 hour, 7 days
per week EMS coverage in the Back Creek area. This requires the addition of a second
ambulance to allow response by both the volunteer and career personnel. Once again the
citizens in the Back Creek area will benefit from the expanded coverage. The bay space to
house this response apparatus was again a challenge to come by, resulting in vehicles
having to turn inside the bay to line up with the bay doors before exiting the building,
thereby creating an unsafe condition.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total amount of the project is tentatively estimated to be $200,000. Back Creek Fire
and Rescue, Inc. has committed $50,000 toward the project. An additional $150,000
would need to be appropriated from the Minor County Capital Reserve to the Fire and
Rescue Department to begin the bid process, architectural and engineering (A&E) work,
and subsequent construction.
ALTERNATIVES:
Without the approval of $150,000 in funding, the Fire and Rescue Department would be
unable to complete the bay addition project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the appropriation of funds in the amount of $150,000 from the Minor
County Capital Reserve to combine with the $50,000 commitment from Back Creek Fire
and Rescue, Inc. to complete the bay addition.
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VOTE:
Supervisor McNamara motion to approve staff recommendation
Motion Approved
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Richard E. Burch, Jr., Fire and Rescue Chief
Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
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Richard E. Burch, Jr., Fire and Rescue Chief
Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
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ACTION NO. A-122005-3
ITEM NO. E-3
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM:
SUBMITTED BY:
December 20, 2005
Request to contribute funds in the amount of $100,000 to the
Town of Vinton for the expansion of the Vinton War Memorial
Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
Recommend approval
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
Attached is a letter from Brad Grose, Mayor of the Town of Vinton, which outlines proposed
plans to renovate and expand the historic Vinton War Memorial facility. As part of the
renovations, the banquet facilities will be improved, training and conference amenities will
be upgraded, and a landscaping plan will be implemented that will enhance the green
space for the facility and mitigate some of the existing stormwater management concerns.
The Town has committed $1.8 million for the project, and they have requested that
Roanoke County contribute $100,000 toward the renovation of this facility that will be of
benefit to the entire Roanoke Valley. They have offered to provide "no cost" dates or some
other form of consideration to the County in exchange for this contribution. If the
contribution is approved, staff will meet with the representatives from the Town of Vinton to
schedule use of the facility by County departments.
Mayor Grose will be in attendance at the meeting to answer any questions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding in the amount of $100,000 from the Minor County Capital Fund will need to be
appropriated for this purpose.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends appropriation of funds in the amount of $100,000 from the Minor County
Capital Fund to be used as a contribution to the renovation of the Vinton War Memorial.
VOTE:
Supervisor Altizer motion to approve staff recommendation
Motion Approved
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The Honorable Bradley Grose, Mayor, Town of Vinton
Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
Yes
No
Absent
Mr. McNamara
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Mr. Church
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Mr. Wray
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Mr. Altizer
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The Honorable Bradley Grose, Mayor, Town of Vinton
Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
ACTION NO. A-122005-4
ITEM NO. E-4
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY,
VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: December 20, 2005
AGENDA ITEM: Request to enter into a contract to serve as fiscal agent for
the Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority
SUBMITTED BY: Diane D. Hyatt
Chief Financial Officer
APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority would like the County of Roanoke to serve as
fiscal agent for the Authority. At their meeting on December 1, 2005, the Authority voted to
approve entering into a contract with the County to provide these services.
The attached Fiscal Agent Agreement details the services to be provided by the County of
Roanoke. These services include paying bills, handling accounting and auditing, payrolls,
investments, etc. The County will provide monthly financial statements to the Treasurer of
the Authority. In addition, the County will be responsible for the setup of all of the
accounting and payroll procedures, and the filing of bond reimbursements.
Bills will be processed for the Authority on a weekly basis, as they are submitted for
payment. The interim financing proceeds are held in an escrow account, until a monthly
reimbursement request is made. Since none of the localities have donated any working
capital money, the Authority will usually have a negative cash balance, until the monthly
reimbursement is received from the escrow account, in effect using Roanoke County funds
for cash float. When the County allocates interest income earned at the end of each
month based on the percentage participation in the pooled cash, the Authority will receive a
negative allocation.
These services will be provided for $5,000 a month ($60,000 annually). The term of the
agreement is from January 1, 2006 — June 30, 2009. At that time, the Authority may be
able to handle their own financial operations internally, or they may choose to contract for
another period of time with the County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Authority will pay the County of Roanoke $5,000 a month ($60,000 annually) to
provide fiscal agent services. In addition, the Authority will pay interest expense to the
County for negative cash balances at the end of each month.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends authorizing the County Administrator to enter into a Fiscal Agent
Agreement with the Western Virginia Regional Jail, in a form approved by the County
Attorney.
VOTE:
Supervisor Wray motion to approve staff recommendation
Motion Approved
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Diane D. Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer
Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
Gerald Holt, Roanoke County Sheriff, Chair, WVRJA
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Yes
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Mr. McNamara
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Mr. Church
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Mr. Wray
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Mr. Altizer
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Diane D. Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer
Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
Gerald Holt, Roanoke County Sheriff, Chair, WVRJA
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Fiscal Agent Agreement
Between
The County of Roanoke,
And
The Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority
This agreement is made the day of December, 2005, by and between the Board
of Supervisors of Roanoke County ("County"), a political subdivision and county of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, and The Western Virginia Jail Authority ("Authority"), a
regional jail authority, created pursuant to Section 53.1-95.2 of the Code of Virginia.
RECITALS
1. The Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority was created by an agreement dated
June 24, 2005 between the County of Franklin, Virginia; the County of Montgomery, Virginia;
the County of Roanoke, Virginia, and the City of Salem, Virginia. The Authority has all the
powers granted a jail authority by law and by the provisions of Articles 3, 3.1, Title 53.1 of the
Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
2. The Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority adopted By -Laws effective August 4,
2005. Article VII, Section 2 of these By -Laws allows the Authority to designate a fiscal agent
and enter into a contract with such agent for this purpose.
AGREEMENT
The County is hereby authorized to serve as Fiscal Agent for The Authority. As such, The
Authority and the County agree to the provisions outlined below:
1. Maintenance of Books. The County will establish a separate fund(s) on the County
financial system to maintain the financial records of the Authority.
2. Pooled Cash. As part of the overall pooled cash concept that is used by the County,
the cash of the Authority will be pooled with the cash of the County and other agencies that the
County serves as fiscal agent. As such, the Treasurer of the County is authorized to make
investments for the pooled cash.
3. Negative Cash. As a participant in the pooled cash concept of the County, the
Authority may have a negative cash balance from time to time. The Authority agrees to
minimize the negative cash to the extent possible. The cash balance must be positive at the end
of the fiscal year.
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4. Interest Income. At the end of each month, the County allocates interest income
earned during that month to all of the funds based upon the percentage participation on the
pooled cash. If cash is negative at the end of a month, as described in paragraph 3, then
negative interest will be allocated to the fund.
5. Loss on Investments. In the unlikely event that the County pooled cash has a loss on
an investment through default, market decline, or other reason, the Authority will share in the
loss using the methodology described in paragraph 4.
6. Revenues. All revenues of the Authority, except for inmate funds, will be deposited
with the County Treasurer.
7. Payment of Vendors. The County will make vendor payments for the Authority.
These payments will be made in a manner consistent with County procedures. These payments
will be combined into the normal County vendor payment process, and as such the check stock
used will be the County of Roanoke, and will be signed electronically with the signatures that
appear on County checks. Reference to the Authority may be made on the description line of
the check.
8. Payment of Payroll. The County will process the payroll for the Authority. These
payments will be made in a manner consistent with County procedures and will follow the
County payroll cycle. These payments will be combined into the normal County payroll
process, and as such the check stock used will be the County of Roanoke, and will be signed
electronically with the signatures that appear on the County checks.
9. Processing of Payroll Taxes. The County will file all payroll taxes as part of the
combined payroll of the County of Roanoke. As such, the County ID name and number will
appear on the W-2 forms that are received by the employees. This is for cost saving and
convenience and does not mean that the employees are employees of the County.
10. Procurement. The County will assist the Authority with Procurement activities as
requested by the Authority.
11. Risk Management. The County will assist the Authority with the procuring and
selection of insurance coverage.
12. Financial Reports. The County will work with the Authority staff and Board to
provide meaningful financial reports on a convenient schedule. This will include financial
reports to the Authority Board meeting.
13. Audit. The County will procure an audit firm for the Authority audit as part of the
overall procurement process for the County audit. The firm selected may or may not be the
same firm that is selected to do the County audit. The County will work with the auditors
selected to prepare the audit of the Authority. The Authority will maintain overall
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responsibility for the integrity of the financial records. The Authority will be charged for the
cost of the audit.
14. Errors and Omissions. It is the responsibility of the Authority to make sure that all
financial information is correct, accurate, and complete.
15. Ownershiy. All funds and obligations of the Authority are the property and
responsibility of the Authority. Upon termination of this Agreement, all funds and obligations
will be remitted to the Authority, or its new fiscal agent.
16. Cost. The fiscal agent services outlined above will be provided the Authority for a
fee of $5,000 a month ($60,000 annually). The County has permission to transfer funds from
the Authority funds to the County funds by journal entry to pay for this service.
17. Term. This agreement shall begin on January 1, 2006 and shall terminate on June
30, 2009. Further, either the County or the Authority may terminate the Agreement at any time
with one year written notice to the other.
In witness whereof, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their
authorized officers.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY
WESTERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY
ACTION NO. A-122005-5
ITEM NO. E-5
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: December 20, 2005
AGENDA ITEM: Request to increase services and staffing hours at the Bent
Mountain and Mount Pleasant Libraries
SUBMITTED BY: Diana Rosapape
Director of Library Services
APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
At the December 6, 2005 meeting, Joan Carver, a citizen in Bent Mountain, advised the
Board that she was interested in providing a preschool story time at the Bent Mountain
Library. The Bent Mountain Women's Club has indicated their willingness to donate funds
to begin the program.
Staff had been working on the group's request but had several areas of concern, as
outlined below:
The number of children who could attend is very limited. According to information
provided by staff members, the Roanoke County school administration, and longtime
residents, most preschool -aged children in the Bent Mountain area are in daycare
during the week. Mrs. Carver mentioned the possibility that a daycare center in Floyd
County would bring children to the library for the story time. When contacted, however,
the daycare owner said that the logistical problems of safely transporting the
preschoolers would make regular attendance difficult. She preferred to be considered
for the Library's Books2Go outreach service to the center.
2. The Library Board has made it a priority to restore parity in services and scheduled
hours between the two community branches of Bent Mountain and Mount Pleasant.
Currently, the Mount Pleasant Library is open 12 hours per week and has an annual
circulation of 7,100; Bent Mountain is open 24 hours per week and has an annual
circulation of 11,700. In comparison, a full-service branch, such as Vinton, is open 65
hours per week and had a circulation of 140,000 items last year. Increasing the hours
at Mount Pleasant will result in increased circulation at this branch.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Work within the existing hours at Bent Mountain and bring Mount Pleasant to parity at a
total annual cost of $12,600:
a. Hold the preschool story time at Bent Mountain on Saturday morning when the
library is already open and the children will be able to attend. Cost is $1,800 in
additional staff time.
b. Add 12 hours of operational time to the Mount Pleasant Library so that it is in parity
with the existing Bent Mountain operational time. Cost is $10,800 in additional staff
time.
2. Add four additional hours to Bent Mountain and bring Mount Pleasant to parity at a total
annual cost of $18,000:
a. Hold the preschool story time on a weekday morning. We would need to see if
there would be any attendance at this time. Cost is $3,600 in additional staff time.
b. Add 16 hours of operational time to the Mount Pleasant Library so that it is in parity
with the existing Bent Mountain operational time. Cost is $14,400 in additional staff
time.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If the Board would like one of the above alternatives, the funds would need to be
appropriated from the Board Contingency for a six month period to begin these services in
January 2006.
Alternative 1 would cost $6,300 and Alternative 2 would cost $9,000. Funds for future
years would be included as part of the budget process.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Alternative 2; however, Alternative 1 is also a workable solution.
VOTE:
Supervisor Altizer motion to approve staff recommendation — Alternative #2
Motion Approved
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Diana Rosapepe, Director of Library Services
Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
Yes
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Absent
Mr. McNamara
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Mr. Church
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Mr. Wray
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Mr. Altizer
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Diana Rosapepe, Director of Library Services
Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY,VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005
ORDINANCE 122005-6 AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF AN
EASEMENT TO VERIZON VIRGINIA INC. ON PROPERTY OWNED BY
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (TAX MAP #036.16-01-11.1) TO
PROVIDE TELEPHONE SERVICE TO NEW PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER
IN THE CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Roanoke County is constructing a new Public Safety Center on
Cove Road and requires telephone service to this building; and,
WHEREAS, Verizon Virginia Inc. (Verizon) requires a 15' right of way and
easement for placement of utility poles along Cove Road through the Roanoke County
property, designated on the Roanoke County land records as Tax Map #036.16-01-11.1
and located at 5925 Cove Road in the Catawba Magisterial District; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed right of way will serve the interests of the public and is
necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare of citizens of the County of
Roanoke.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County
Charter, the acquisition and disposition of real estate can be authorized only by
ordinance. A first reading of this ordinance was held on December 6, 2005, and a
second reading was held on December 20, 2005.
2. That pursuant to the provisions of Section 16.01 of the Charter of
Roanoke County, the interests in real estate to be conveyed are hereby declared to be
surplus, and are hereby made available for other public uses by conveyance to Verizon
Virginia, Inc. for the provision of telephone service, also designated as a communication
system, in connection with Roanoke County's construction of the new Public Safety
Center at 5925 Cove Road in the Catawba Magisterial District.
3. That donation to Verizon Virginia Inc. of an easement and right-of-way for
placement of utility poles and related equipment, within the "15' VERIZON EASEMENT"
on the County's property (Tax Map #036.16-01-11.1) extending along Cove Road in the
Catawba Magisterial District as shown on Verizon Drawing No. PAOHBCC-88573-R, a
copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby authorized and approved.
4. That the County Administrator, or Joseph B. Obenshain, Senior Assistant
County Attorney, is hereby authorized to execute such documents and take such further
actions as may be necessary to accomplish this conveyance, all of which shall be on
form approved by the County Attorney.
5. That this ordinance shall be effective on and from the date of its adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Church to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Wray, Flora, Altizer
NAYS: None
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Brenda J. Holton, CMC
Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
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Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
Janet Scheid, Chief Planner
Joseph B. Obenshain, Senior Assistant County Attorney
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER,
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005
ORDINANCE 122005-7 AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A
DONATION FROM OCCIDENTAL DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C. OF AN
EASEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT AT
SUNSCAPE APARTMENTS
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Department of Community Development has
plans for the improvement of the stormwater drainage situation in the area of Georgetown
Park subdivision in the Cave Spring Magisterial District of the County, and,
WHEREAS, successful completion of this project requires the acquisition of a
variable width drainage easement and construction of a concrete channel on a small area
of approximately 3,000 square feet on the property currently occupied by the premises of
Sunscape Apartments; and,
WHEREAS, Occidental Development, L.L.C., owner of Sunscape Apartments, has
offered to donate the area required for this variable width drainage easement to the County
and the Department of Community Development has recommended acceptance of the
property; and,
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter directs that the
acquisition of real estate be accomplished by ordinance; the first reading of this ordinance
was held on December 6, 2005; and the second reading was held on December 20, 2005.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized to accept the donation of
an easement for drainage of approximately 3,000 square feet, designated and shown as
"PROPOSED VARIABLE WIDTH DRAINAGE EASEMENT" upon the "PLAT SHOWING
DRAINAGE EASEMENT BEING CONVEYED TO ROANOKE COUNTY BY OCCIDENTAL
DEVELOPMENT, LLC," and being a part of that parcel of real estate, located in the Cave
Spring Magisterial District, Roanoke County, previously conveyed by deed (Roanoke
County Tax Map Parcel # 77.11-091-55.00) recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit
Court of Roanoke County in Deed Book 1296, page 37, a copy of which plat is attached
hereto as Exhibit A, from Occidental Development, L.L.C.
2. That the County Administrator or an Assistant County Administrator is
authorized to execute such documents and take such actions on behalf of Roanoke County
in this matter as are necessary to accomplish the acquisition and acceptance of this
property, all of which shall be approved as to form by the County Attorney.
3. That this ordinance shall be effective on and from the date of its adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Wray to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Wray, Flora, Altizer
NAYS: None
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Brenda J. H61ton, CMC
Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
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Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
Janet Scheid, Chief Planner
Joseph B. Obenshain, Senior Assistant County Attorney
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PREPARED BY ROANOKE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF C0101UNPPY DEVELOPMENT
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005
RESOLUTION 122005-8 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 December
20, 2005, 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 2, inclusive, as follows:
1. Approval of minutes — December 6, 2005
2. Acceptance of a portion of Innsbrooke Drive and Hanging Rock Court into the
Virginia Department of Transportation Secondary System
3. Confirmation of committee appointment to the Southwest Development
Financing, Inc.
4. 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 Altizer to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Wray, Flora, Altizer
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
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Brenda J. Holton, CMC
Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
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Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, IN REGULAR MEETING ON
THE 20th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2005, ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING:
RESOLUTION 122005-8.a REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE OF A PORTION OF
INNSBROOKE DRIVE AND HANGING ROCK COURT INTO THE VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SECONDARY SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the streets described on the attached Addition Form LA -5(A), fully
incorporated herein by reference, are shown on plats recorded in the Clerk's Office of the
Circuit Court of Roanoke County, and
WHEREAS, the representative for the Virginia Department of Transportation has
advised this Board that the street(s) meet the requirements established by the Virginia
Department of Transportation's Subdivision Street Requirements, and
WHEREAS, the County and the Virginia Department of Transportation have entered
into an agreement on March 9, 1999 for comprehensive stormwater detention which
applies to this request for addition,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board requests the Virginia
Department of Transportation to add the street(s) described on the attached Additions
Form LA -5(A) to the secondary system of state highways, pursuant to §33.1-229, Code of
Virginia, and the Department's Subdivision Street Requirements, after receiving a copy of
this resolution and all outstanding fees and documents required of the developer,
whichever occurs last in time.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-
of-way, as described, and any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to
the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Moved by: Supervisor Altizer
Seconded by: None Required
Yeas: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Flora, Wray, Altizer
Nays: None
A Copy Teste:
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Brenda J. Holton, CMC — Deputy Clerk
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
pc: Arnold Covey, Director, Department of Community Development
Virginia Department of Transportation
File
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution 122005-8.a adopted by the
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors by a unanimous recorded vote on Tuesday, December 20,
2005.
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ACTION NO. A -122005-8.b
ITEM NO. J-3
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: December 20, 2005
AGENDA ITEM: Confirmation of appointment to the Southwest Development
Financing, Inc.
SUBMITTED BY: Diane S. Childers, CMC
Clerk to the Board
APPROVED BY: Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
1. Southwest Development Financing, Inc.
The two-year term of Wendi Schultz will expire on December 31, 2005. Ms. Schultz has
advised that she is willing to serve an additional term,
Supervisor Altizer nominated Ms. Schultz to serve an additional two-year term which will
expire on December 31, 2007. He requested that confirmation of her appointment be
placed on the consent agenda.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the above confirmation of appointment to the Southwest
Development Financing, Inc. be confirmed.
VOTE:
Supervisor Altizer motion to approve staff recommendation
Motion Approved
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Southwest Development Financing, Inc. File
Yes
No
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Southwest Development Financing, Inc. File
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005
ORDINANCE 122005-9 TO EXEMPT THE PROPERTY OWNED BY
ROANOKE COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC., FROM PROPERTY
TAX, SAID REAL PROPERTY, ASSESSED AT $712,100.00, BEING
2.60 ACRES AT 3640 COLONIAL AVENUE IN THE CAVE SPRING
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, The Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, Inc., ("Petitioner") has
petitioned this Board for tax exemption for certain of its property from taxation pursuant
to Article X, Section 6(a)(6) of the Constitution of Virginia ; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Code §58.1-3651 (A) sets forth the process and procedure
by which a locality may designate property as tax exempt; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Code §58.1-3651(8) establishes certain requirements for
notifying the public of a hearing regarding the proposed adoption of an ordinance
exempting property and sets forth questions to be considered by the local governing
body before adopting such an ordinance.; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on December 6, 2005,
and the public hearing and second reading of this ordinance was held on December 20,
2005; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors, after due notice and public hearing has
considered the questions set forth in Virginia Code §58.1-3651(B) and, upon
consideration of those questions, has determined that the application for the proposed
exemption from taxation should be granted; now,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That, in accordance with Section 58.1-3651(A) of the 1950 Code of
Virginia, as amended, the Board grants an exemption from taxation under Article X,
Section 6 (a)(6) of the Constitution of Virginia of property owned and used by the
Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. for charitable, patriotic, historical, benevolent,
cultural, or public park and playground purposes. This ordinance is adopted by the
Board after holding a public hearing with respect hereto as to which public notice was
given and at which citizens had an opportunity to be heard. In adopting this ordinance,
the Board has examined and considered the provisions of §58.1-3651(B) of the 1950
Code of Virginia, as amended. The total assessed value of the real property owned by
the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. is $712,100.00 and the property tax is
$3,130.40 per year. The Tax Parcel No. of the property is 77.18-3-15 and said parcel is
located at 3640 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke County, Virginia, 24018.
2. That pursuant to §58.1-3605, the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, Inc.
shall file triennially an application with the County's assessing officer as a requirement
for retention of the exempt status of the property. Such application shall show the
ownership and usage of such property and shall be filed within the next sixty days
preceding the tax year for which such exemption, or the retention thereof, is sought.
3. That the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. has agreed to enter into a
Service Agreement with Roanoke County providing for the payment of an annual
service fee in the amount of 20% of the County's real estate levies, were the Roanoke
Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. not exempt from local taxation, for so long as Petitioner is
exempted from state and local taxation. This service fee shall commence July 1, 2005,
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and shall continue for succeeding years so long as Petitioner is exempted from state
and local taxation.
4. That the property owned by the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, Inc.
be, and is hereby designated as exempt from property taxes of the County based upon
the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, Inc.'s exclusive use of said property for
charitable, patriotic, historical, benevolent, cultural, or public park and playground
purposes.
5. That the clerk is directed to forward an attested copy of this ordinance to
the Commissioner of the Revenue and the Treasurer for Roanoke County, and to
Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, Inc.
6. That the continuance of this exemption shall be conditioned upon the
continuous use of this property in accordance with the purpose for which this
organization has been designated; and,
7. That the effective date of this Ordinance is July 1, 2005.
On motion of Supervisor Wray to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Wray, Flora, Altizer
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
Brenda J. Holton, CMC
Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
cc: File
Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
Nancy Horn, Commissioner of Revenue
Kevin Hutchins, Treasurer
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Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, Inc.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005
ORDINANCE 122005-10 AMENDING THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE
BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 21-22 TO PROVIDE FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2004-2005 CHANGES TO THE
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT OF 1998
WHEREAS, the Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 1998, Va. Code §§ 58.1-
3523 et seq. ("PPTRA") has been substantially modified by the enactment of Chapter 1
of the Acts of Assembly, 2004 Special Session I (Senate Bill 5005), and the provisions
of Item 503 of Chapter 951 of the 2005 Acts of Assembly (the 2005 revisions to the
2004-06 Appropriations Act, hereinafter citied as the "2005 Appropriations Act"); and
WHEREAS, these legislative enactments require the County of Roanoke to take
affirmative steps to implement these changes, and to provide for the computation and
allocation of relief provided pursuant to the PPTRA as revised; and
WHEREAS, these legislative enactments provide for the appropriation to the
County, commencing 2006, of a fixed sum to be used exclusively for the provisions of
tax relief to owners of qualifying personal use vehicles that are subject to the personal
property tax ("PPT") on such vehicles, and provide the opportunity for the County to
fashion a program of tax relief that serves the best interests of its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, first reading of this ordinance was held on December 6, 2005, and
the second reading and public hearing were held on December 20, 2005.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That Chapter 21, Article II of the Roanoke County Code be, and hereby is,
amended to add Section 21-22, which shall read and provide as follows:
Section 21-22.
(a) Purpose; Definitions; Relation to other Ordinances.
(1) The purpose of this ordinance is to provide for the implementation
of the changes to PPTRA affected by legislation adopted during the 2004 Special
Session I and the 2005 Regular Session of the General Assembly of Virginia.
(2) Terms used in this ordinance that have defined meanings set forth
in PPTRA shall have the same meanings as set forth in Va. Code § 58.1-3523, as
amended.
(3) To the extent that the provisions of this ordinance conflict with any
prior ordinance or provision of the County Code, this ordinance shall control.
(b) Method of Computing and Reflecting Tax Relief.
(1) For tax years commencing in 2006, the County adopts the
provisions of Item 503.E of the 2005 Appropriations Act, providing for the computation
of tax relief as a specific dollar amount to be offset against the total taxes that would
otherwise be due but for PPTRA and the reporting of such specific dollar relief on the
tax bill.
(2) The Board shall, by resolution or by order, set the percentage of tax
relief at such a level that it is anticipated fully to exhaust PPTRA relief funds provided to
the County by the Commonwealth.
(3) Personal property tax bills shall set forth on their face the specific
dollar amount of relief credited with respect to each qualifying vehicle, together with an
explanation of the general manner in which relief is allocated.
(c) Allocation of relief among taxpayers.
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(1) Allocation of PPTRA relief shall be provided in accordance with the
general provisions of this section, as implemented by the specific provisions of the
County's annual resolution relating to PPTRA relief.
(2) Relief shall be allocated in such a manner as to eliminate personal
property taxation of each qualifying vehicle with an assessed value of $1,000 or less.
(3) Relief with respect to qualifying vehicles with assessed values of
more than $1,000 shall be provided at a percentage, annually fixed by County resolution
and applied to the first $20,000 in value of each such qualifying vehicle that is estimated
fully to use all available state PPTRA relief. The rate shall be established annually by
County resolution.
(d) Transitional provisions.
(1) Pursuant to authority conferred in Item 503.D of the 2005
Appropriations Act, the County Treasurer is authorized to issue a supplemental
personal property tax bill, in the amount of 100 percent of tax due without regard to any
former entitlement to state PPTRA relief, plus applicable penalties and interest, to any
taxpayer whose taxes with respect to a qualifying vehicle for tax year 2005 or any prior
tax year remain unpaid on September 1, 2006, or such date as state funds for
reimbursement of the state share of such bill have become unavailable, whichever
earlier occurs.
(2) Penalty and interest with respect to bills issued pursuant to
subsection (1) of this section shall be computed on the entire amount of tax owed.
Interest shall be computed at the rate provided in § 21-18 of the County Code from the
original due date of the tax.
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2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after January
1, 2006, and it shall become effective for the 2006 personal property tax year and all
subsequent tax years.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Wray, Flora, Altizer
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
Brenda J. Ho ton, CMC
Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
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cc: File
Diane D. Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer
Circuit Court
Robert P. Doherty, Jr., Judge
James R. Swanson, Judge
Steven A. McGraw, Clerk
Bonnie Hager, Judicial Secretary
Norce Lowe, Secretary
Juvenile Domestic Relations District Court
Ruth P. Bates, Clerk (for distribution)
General District Court
Vincent A. Lilley, Judge
Theresa A. Childress, Clerk (for distribution)
Gerald Holt, Sheriff
Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
Randy Leach, Commonwealth Attorney
Chief Magistrate Kozuo Webb
Main Library, Diana Rosapepe
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
John M. Chambliss, Jr., Assistant County Administrator
Dan O'Donnell, Assistant County Administrator
O. Arnold Covey, Director, Community Development
Janet Scheid, Chief Planner
Rebecca Owens, Director, Finance
David Davis, Court Services
Elaine Carver, Director, Information Technology
Anne Marie Green, Director, General Services
Thomas S. Haislip, Director, Parks, Recreation & Tourism
William E. Driver Director, Real Estate Valuation
F. Kevin Hutchins, Treasurer
Nancy Horn, Commissioner of Revenue
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005
ORDINANCE 122005-11 AMENDING SECTION 30-71, EP EXPLORE
PARK DISTRICT, AND RELATED SECTIONS 30-29, USE TYPES
GENERALLY, AND 30-80 THROUGH 30-88, USE AND DESIGN
STANDARDS OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE
WHEREAS, Section 30-71 of the Roanoke County Code establishes certain
regulations under the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance applicable to the Explore Park
to ensure that it be operated as an historical family destination resort, and these
regulations ensure that areas surrounding Explore Park are afforded protections
necessitated by the Park's development and operation, and that public facilities and
services are planned and are adequate to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the
Park with a minimum of impact on the surrounding neighborhood and the larger
community; and,
WHEREAS, Section 30-29, Definitions, and Sections 30-80 through 30-88, Use
and Design Standards, require amendments in order to conform with the amendments
to Section 30-71; and,
WHEREAS, the Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority (VRFA) and Virginia
Living Histories, Inc. (VLH) have requested the County to consider amending these
regulations in order to expedite development of this property as a family destination
resort; and,
WHEREAS, these regulations have been reviewed by the Roanoke County
Planning Commission and it has recommended to the Board on December 6, 2005, that
it is necessary and convenient to amend said regulations as requested by the VRFA
and VLH.
WHEREAS, public necessity, convenience, general welfare or good zoning
practice may require consideration of amendments to the Roanoke County Zoning
Ordinance which currently apply to the Explore Park; and,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
as follows:
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That Section 30-71, EP Explore Park District of the Roanoke County Code be
amended to read and provide as follows:
EXPLORE PARK
SEC. 30-71. EP EXPLORE PARK DISTRICT.
Sec. 30-71 -1. Purpose.
(A) The purpose of this district is to establish an area within the county that is
designated and reserved solely for activities associated with the Explore Park,
(hereafter referred to as the Park). These district regulations are designed to
permit current Park uses while facilitating, through adequate public review, the
development of the Park as a family destination resort which incorporates
significant natural areas within its boundaries. They are also designed to ensure
that the facilities and services are adequate to ensure the safe and efficient
operation of the Park with a minimum of impact on the surrounding neighborhood
and the larger community.
Sec. 30-71 -2. Applicability.
(A) These regulations shall only apply to land in the County of Roanoke
owned or leased by the Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority (VRFA), Virginia
Living Histories, Inc., and to any facilities, and/or operations on such land.
Sec. 30-71 -3. Permitted Uses.
(A) The following uses are permitted by right subject to all other applicable
requirements contained in this ordinance. An asterisk (*) indicates additional,
modified or more stringent standards are listed in Article IV, Use and Design
Standards, for those specific uses.
1. Agricultural and Forestry Uses
Agriculture
Stables, Commercial
2. Civic Uses
Administrative Services
Camps*
Cultural Services
Post Office
Public Assembly
Public Parks and Recreational Areas
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Safety Services
Utility Services, Minor
3. Commercial Uses
Antique Shops
Campgrounds
Commercial Indoor Amusement
Commercial Indoor Entertainment
Commercial Indoor Sports and Recreation
Commercial Outdoor Entertainment
Commercial Outdoor Sports and Recreation
Communication Services
Golf Course*
Hotel/Motel/Motor Lodge
Restaurant/Family
Restaurant/General
Restaurant/Drive-in or Fast Food*
Retail Sales*
Studio, Fine Arts
(B) The following uses are permitted by right, subject to all other applicable
requirements contained in this ordinance. These uses are recognized as
necessary and appropriate accessory uses within Explore Park. The character
and scale of these uses, however, must be subordinate and incidental to the
permitted uses set forth in (A) above. An asterisk (*) indicates additional,
modified or more stringent standards are listed in Article IV, Use and Design
Standards, for those specific uses.
1. Civic Uses
Religious Assembly*
Public Maintenance and Service Facilities
2. Office Uses
Financial Institutions*
General Office
3. Commercial Uses
Automobile Rental/Leasing, with a special use permit
Automobile Repair Services, Minor*
Business Support Services*
Convenience Store
Gasoline Station *
4. Industrial Uses
Transportation Terminal
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(C) Within the Park, there shall be limits on developed areas in order to ensure
that at least 30% of the acreage of the Park, within the jurisdiction of the
County of Roanoke, consists of open space, forested space, trails, buffers or
natural areas. To achieve that objective, those uses which are identified in
subsection (A) and (B) above as permitted uses shall not exceed 70% of the
Park's acreage in the County of Roanoke.
1. Calculation of Developed Area ratio
a. Buildings and other structures, streets and other paving,
utilities, filling, grading, and excavating shall be included in the
calculation of developed area.
b. Any pasture, crop land, forested areas, trails, ponds other than
stormwater detention areas, recreated natural features, buffers
and similar open or yard areas shall not be calculated as
developed areas.
c. During site development review, the limits of disturbance for
each development shall be identified in order to calculate
developed areas. In addition, the identification and calculation
of open space, forested space, trails, buffers and natural areas
shall be provided on an ongoing basis in order to confirm
compliance with the 70%/30% ratio.
d. So long as the 70%/30% ratio is maintained, the location of
open space, forested space, trails, buffers or natural areas
may be shifted as development proceeds.
Sec. 30-71 -4. Rezoning Application Process.
(A) Prior to submitting an application for review and approval under these
provisions, the applicant and the county staff shall confer to discuss the
requirements of this section. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain a mutual
understanding of the application requirements and process.
(B) Any application to rezone land to the EP designation shall constitute an
amendment to the zoning ordinance pursuant to Section 30-14. Once the board
of supervisors has approved the master plan described below, all submitted and
accepted proffers shall constitute conditions pursuant to the provisions of this
ordinance. Development shall occur in substantial conformity with the specifics
set out in the master plan.
(C) To initiate an amendment, the applicant shall complete a rezoning
application packet. This information shall be accompanied by graphic and written
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information which shall constitute a master plan. All information submitted shall
be of sufficient clarity, detail, and scale to clearly and accurately identify the
location, nature and character of the proposed district. The information shall
include:
1. A legal description of the proposed site. This may be a metes and
bounds description and plat, or a tabular summary of all tax map
parcels proposed for rezoning. If tax parcels are used, a composite
plan shall be submitted, showing the limits of the proposed district
and the location of each parcel within the district. Should survey or
title work disclose that any parcel or portions thereof were
erroneously included in the rezoning application, then the applicant
may remove said parcels from the application without invalidating
the rezoning of the other submitted parcels
2. Current information on the existing zoning and land use of each
parcel proposed for the Park.
3. A topographical survey of the proposed site including information
on flood plains and natural water courses.
4. Minimum buffers between the Park and its neighbors and general
details on the landscaping within such buffers.
5. Information on open space, including how such space might be
utilized for hiking, biking and riding trails or other park uses.
6. Generalized statements pertaining to architectural and community
design guidelines.
7. Description of transportation objectives, identifying current and
proposed connections with state maintained roads with
maintenance responsibility for non -state maintained roads
identified. Include connections to intermodal transportation
systems as shown in the Community Plan.
8. Information on proposed plans for public utilities.
9. Inventory of historic resources.
(D) The completed rezoning application and supporting master plan shall be
submitted to the planning commission for review and analysis. The commission
shall review this information and make a report of its findings to the board of
supervisors. The commission shall as part of its review hold a public hearing
pursuant to section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, as amended.
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(E) The commission shall make a report of its findings to the board of
supervisors within 90 days of the receipt of the materials, unless the applicant
requests, or agrees to an extension of this time frame. The commission's report
shall recommend approval, approval with modifications, or disapproval of the
master plan for the Park. Failure of the commission to make a report of its
findings to the board of supervisors within this period shall constitute a
commission recommendation of approval.
(F) If the commission recommends denial of the master plan or approval with
modifications, the applicant shall, upon its request, have up to sixty (60) days to
make any modifications. If the applicant desires to make any modifications to the
master plan, the board of supervisors' review and action shall be delayed until
such changes are made and submitted for review.
(G) The board of supervisors shall review the master plan and act to approve
or deny the plan within ninety (90) days from the date of the planning
commission's action unless the applicant requests or agrees to an extension of
this time frame. The plan approved by the board of supervisors shall constitute
the approved master plan for the Park. Once approved by the board of
supervisors, the administrator shall authorize the revisions to the official zoning
map to indicate the establishment of the EP district.
(H) Should major changes to the master plan be desired, the applicant has the
right to amend the master plan by following the process detailed in sections D
through G above.
(1) Following the approval of the master plan (which approval signifies that
the proposed site is rezoned to the EP district), the applicant shall be required to
submit preliminary and final site development plans prior to construction for
approval. Final site development plans for any phase or component of the Park
that involves the construction of structures or facilities shall be approved prior to
the issuance of a building permit and the commencement of construction.
SEC. 30-80. USE AND DESIGN STANDARDS
SEC. 30-83. CIVIC USES
Sec. 30-83-7.5. Public Maintenance and Service Facilities.
(A) In the EP district, these facilities shall be used to service and maintain only EP
district properties and/or access thereto.
SEC. 30-85. COMMERCIAL USES
Sec. 30-85-4.5. Automobile Rental/Leasing.
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(A) In the EP district:
1. Shall be permitted only with a special use permit.
Sec. 30-85-6. Automobile Repair Services, Minor.
(C) Additional standards in the EP district:
1. There shall be a maximum of four service bays, one of which may be
oversized to permit a bus or recreational vehicle to pull though for service.
2. Where adjoining a residential or civic use type, a minimum 100 foot setback
shall be required.
3. No independent advertising through local media shall call attention to the
Explore Park location of the business.
Sec. 30-85-8.5. Business Support Services.
(A) In the EP district, the following shall apply:
1. No independent advertising through local media shall call attention to the
Explore Park location of the business.
Sec. 30-85-9. Campground.
(A) General standards in the AG3 and AG1 districts:
(The campground standards are unchanged, but would now only apply to the
AG3 and AG1 district, and not EP)
Sec. 30-85-13. Convenience Store.
(D) Additional standards in the EP district:
1. No convenience store shall exceed three thousand (3,000) square feet of
gross floor area.
2. Where adjoining a residential or civic use type, a minimum 100 foot setback
shall be required.
3. No independent advertising through local media shall call attention to the
Explore Park location of the business.
Sec. 30-85-16. Gasoline Station.
(C) Additional standards in the EP district:
1. No more than four (4) stations designed for dispensing fuel shall be located
on site.
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2. Where adjoining a residential or civic use type, a minimum 100 foot setback
shall be required.
3. No independent advertising through local media shall call attention to the
Explore Park location of the business.
Sec. 30-85-24. Restaurant, Drive -In or Fast Food
(A) In the EP District:
1. A special use permit shall be required for any drive though facilities.
Sec. 30-85-24.5. Retail Sales.
(B) In the EP District:
1. A special use permit shall be required for any retail sales use, building or
structure that exceeds fifty thousand (50,000) square feet of gross floor area.
SEC. 30-86. INDUSTRIAL USES.
Sec. 30-86-11. Transportation Terminal.
(A) In the EP district the following standards shall apply:
1. This use is provided to allow various visitor transportation access options to
be constructed within the Park.
2. Typical uses include train depot, marina, bus loading and unloading areas,
and visitor shuttle services.
SEC. 30-29. USE TYPES; GENERALLY
Sec. 30-29-5. Commercial Use Types.
Marina: A facility situated on a river which provides launching and secure moorings for
water -borne craft and may also provide watercraft rental, supplies, fuel and marine
repair services.
Sec. 30-29-6. Industrial Use Types.
Transportation Terminal: A facility for loading, unloading and interchange of
passengers, baggage and incidental freight or package express between modes of
ground or water transportation, including bus terminals, railroad stations, marinas and
public transit facilities.
3. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after its adoption.
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On motion of Supervisor Altizer to adopt the ordinance with the following
amendment and addition: (1) amend Sec. 30-85-24.5. Retail Sales: A special use
permit shall be required for any rhe Fe+aci establic hmenf retail sales use, building or
structure that exceeds fifty thousand (50,000) square feet of
gross floor area; and (2) addition of Sec. 30-85-4.5. Automobile Rental/Leasing: In the
EP district shall be permitted only with a special use permit. The motion carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Wray, Flora, Altizer
NAYS: None
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER,
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2005
ORDINANCE 122005-12 TO REZONE 774+/- ACRES FROM EP,
EXPLORE PARK DISTRICT WITH EXISTING MASTER PLAN AND
EXISTING PROFFERED CONDITIONS, TO EP, EXPLORE PARK
DISTRICT WITH NEW MASTER PLAN AND NEW PROFFERED
CONDITIONS, VINTON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, UPON PETITION OF
VIRGINIA LIVING HISTORIES, INC. AND THE VIRGINIA RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on November 15, 2005, and
the second reading and public hearing were held December 20, 2005; and,
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public hearing on
this matter on December 6, 2005; and
WHEREAS, legal notice and advertisement has been provided as required by law.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. That the zoning classification of a certain tract of real estate containing 774
acres, more or less, in the Vinton Magisterial District and as described herein by tax map
number, is hereby changed from the zoning classification of EP, Explore Park District with
new master plan and existing proffered conditions, to the zoning classification of EP,
Explore Park District with new master plan and proffered conditions.
2. That this action is taken upon the application of Virginia Living Histories, Inc.
and the Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority.
3. That the owner of the property has voluntarily proffered in writing the following
conditions which the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, hereby accepts:
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are removed.
(1) All prior zoning conditions and proffers associated with Explore Park
(2) As shown on the Master Plan prepared by Hayes, Seay, Mattern &
Mattern dated November 30, 2005, ("Master Plan"), the primary access for visitors to
Explore Park shall continue to be the Roanoke River Parkway. VLH shall work with the
Blue Ridge Parkway to determine the specifics of that usage, including road maintenance
responsibilities. Except as permitted in proffer#3 below, Rutrough Road shall be used only
for construction traffic, commercial deliveries to Explore Park, internal transportation by
Explore Park personnel, and for emergency vehicle access. This will not preclude,
however, the connection of internal Explore Park roads over and across Rutrough Road, as
generally indicated on the Master Plan. Those crossings shall be designed to prevent their
use as independent points of public access to Explore Park. Use of Rutrough Road for
Explore Park road crossing purposes will require the administrative review and approval of
Roanoke County and VDOT.
(3) The Mayflower Hills parcels (Roanoke County Tax Map Nos. 80.00-2-
32, 80.00-2-33, 80.00-2-34, and 80.00-2-35) currently use Rutrough Road as their access.
Notwithstanding the limitation on the use of Rutrough Road imposed by proffer #2 above,
Rutrough Road may be used for general public access to the Mayflower Hills parcels. A
portion of the Mayflower Hills parcels currently serves as a neighborhood park pursuant to
the terms of a lease agreement. Should VLH's development of the Mayflower Hills parcels
diminish the value of the park to the neighbors, which determination shall be made solely
by the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, then, at its expense, VLH shall find an
alternate location for the neighborhood park.
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(4) In an effort to meet the objectives of the Blue Ridge Parkway to protect
Parkway viewsheds which could be impacted when the Mayflower Hills parcels and the
parcels along Highland Road are developed, VLH agrees that, unless waived by the Blue
Ridge Parkway, no structures visible on June 30 of any year (to recognize the impact of
seasonality on views) from the center line of the Blue Ridge Parkway between milepost
marker 114'/ and 117 shall be constructed on the Mayflower Hills parcels (identified in
paragraph 3 above) or the parcels along Highland Road (having Roanoke County tax map
parcel numbers 71.03-1-10, 71.03-1-11, 80.00-1-34.2, 80.00-1-34.3 and 80.00-1-35), so
long as the Blue Ridge Parkway will permit VLH to landscape on Parkway property to
shield views of structures to be constructed on said parcels if a Parkway location provides
the most effective means for screening a structure.
(5) For improvements visible from the Blue Ridge Parkway, at such points
as determined by the Blue Ridge Parkway and VLH, VLH shall comply with Blue Ridge
Parkway design standards.
(6) All signs visible from a public right of way shall be no higher than 25
feet and shall have a consistent design treatment. This shall not preclude, however, the
use of different sign designs in different sections of Explore Park to enhance the theme of
the section within which the sign in placed.
(7) When Explore Park development adjoins a Residential or Civic land
use, or a public street right of way for Rutrough Road, Lemon Lane, Highland Road or
Hogan Road, a Type E, Option 1 buffer yard (i.e. 75 feet) with Type E, Option 1
landscaping, or equivalent natural vegetation, shall be provided per Section 30-92 of the
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Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance, except that, for development adjacent to Tax Map No.
80.00-5-14 (Mayflower Hills Baptist Church), the buffer yard shall be 100 feet.
(8) Maximum structure height shall be 45 feet for structures located at the
minimum buffer line. The maximum height may be increased 1 foot for each additional 2
feet of buffer yard provided, up to a maximum height of 125 feet.
(9) VLH may wish to relocate the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center now
located within Explore Park. Any new Visitor Center must consist of a building of
comparable size to the current Visitor Center, must be accessible to Blue Ridge Parkway
travelers and cannot impose a charge for customary public use. Before the Visitor Center
can move from its current location, VLH shall provide Roanoke County and the Blue Ridge
Parkway with notice of its desire to relocate the Visitor Center including the proposed new
location. Within 90 days of the date it receives notice from VLH of its desire to relocate the
Visitor's Center, Roanoke County and the Blue Ridge Parkway shall have the exclusive
right to provide an alternate location for the Visitor Center on property contiguous to
Explore Park, so long as the parcel is accessible to Blue Ridge Parkway travelers, will be
ready for on-site grading and have all necessary governmental approvals to commence
construction (except for building plans required to be provided by VLH) within 6 months,
and the off-site location has been approved by VRFA. Failure of Roanoke County and the
Blue Ridge Parkway to designate an alternate location for a new Visitors Center within the
90 day period set out above will allow VLH to proceed with its plans. Any new Visitors
Center must be constructed in its entirety before any demolition of the current Visitor's
Center.
(10) Utilities providing service to Explore Park shall be underground.
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(11) VLH agrees to cooperate with Roanoke County so as to allow a future
extension of the Greenway system into the non -fee area of the Park on terms acceptable
to Roanoke County and VLH.
(12) Recognizing that internal Explore Park roads will be private, VLH
agrees that such roads shall be designed to allow access by emergency vehicles.
4. That said real estate is more fully described as follows:
Tax Map Nos. 71.03-1-15 (18.78 ac.); 71.03-1-10 (24.16 ac.); 71.03-1-11 (3.75 ac.):
80.00-1-35 (21.96 ac.); 80.00-1-34.03 (0.07 ac.); 80.00-1-34.02 (3.83 ac.); 80.00-2-
36 (0.30 ac.); 80.00-2-35 (5 ac.); 80.00-2-32 (8.67 ac.); 80.00-2-33 (23 ac.); 80.00-
2-34 (13.86 ac.); 71.00-1-3 (47.7 ac.); 80.00-5-17 (13.95 ac.); 80.00-5-24 (488.28
ac.); 80.00-5-34 (1.75 ac.); 80.00-5-31 (2.23 ac.); 80.00-5-30 (1 ac.); 80.00-5-32
(2.23 ac.); 80.00-5-26 (10 ac.); 80.00-5-27 (18.12 ac.); 80.00-5-29 (22.66 ac.);
71.00-1-12 (9 ac.); 71.00-1-13 (33.05 ac.) containing approximately 774 acres, more
or less.
5. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its
final passage. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance be, and the same hereby are, repealed. The Zoning Administrator is directed to
amend the zoning district map to reflect the change in zoning classification authorized by
this ordinance.
On motion of Supervisor Altizer to adopt the ordinance with revised proffered
conditions submitted on 12/20/05, and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Wray, Flora, Altizer
NAYS: None
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