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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/14/2012 - RegularRoanoke County Board of Supervisors Agenda February 14, 2012 Good afternoon and welcome to our meeting for February 14, 2012. Regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. Public hearings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Deviations from this schedule will be announced. The meetings are broadcast live on RVTV, Channel 3, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Board of Supervisors meetings can also be viewed online through Roanoke County's website at www.RoanokeCountyVA.gov. Our meetings are closed- captioned, so it is important for everyone to speak directly into the microphones at the podium. Individuals who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in or attend Board of Supervisors meetings should contact the Clerk to the Board at (540) 772 -2005 at least 48 hours in advance. Please turn all cell phones off or place on silent. A. OPENING CEREMONIES (3:00 p.m.) 1. Roll Call 2. Invocation: Pastor Lynn Riddle Hollins Church of the Nazarene 3. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag B. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS C. PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS 1. Recognition of February as Therapeutic Recreation Month in Roanoke County (Doug Blount, Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism) D. BRIEFINGS 1. Briefing on operations at the Glenvar and South County Libraries (Diana Rosapepe, Director of Library Services) Page 1 of 4 E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution authorizing the application, acceptance and appropriation of grant funds in the amount of $100,000 from DHS administered through the Virginia Department of Emergency Management to the Fire and Rescue Department to support the Regional Technical Rescue Team (Richard E. Burch, Chief of Fire and Rescue) 2. Resolution approving the issuance of Revenue Bonds by South Peak Community Development Authority (Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney) F. REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AND FIRST READING OF REZONING ORDINANCE - CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of these items does not indicate support for, or judge the merits of, the requested zoning actions but satisfies procedural requirements and schedules the Public Hearings which will be held after recommendation by the Planning Commission 1. The petition of Robert W. Blank and Anna R. Ferro to rezone approximately 12.723 acres from R -1, Low Density Residential, District to AR, Agricultural /Residential, District, located near the 7500 Block of Mount Chestnut Road, Windsor Hills Magisterial District G. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES 1. Ordinance amending Section 30 -73 ECO Emergency Communications Overlay District of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance (John Murphy, Zoning Administrator) H. APPOINTMENTS 1. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Review Committee (appointed by District) 2. Clean Valley Council 3. Roanoke County Community Leaders Environmental Action Roundtable (RCCLEAR) I. CONSENT AGENDA ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE RESOLUTION IN THE FORM OR FORMS LISTED BELOW. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY Page 2 of 4 1. Approval of minutes — January 10, 2012 2. Request to accept the donation of a public drainage easement on the property of Dayna Lyn Cook located on Springlawn Avenue (Tax Map No. 86.12- 01 -41), Cave Spring Magisterial District 3. Confirmation of appointment to the Clean valley Council 4. Request to accept and appropriate grant funds in the amount of $2,500 from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs Mini Grant initiative for the purchase of materials to construct a May-Day Firefighter Safety Prop 5. Resolution requesting acceptance of Jennifer Court and the remaining portion of Parker Lane into the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Secondary System J. REQUESTS FOR WORK SESSIONS K. REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS L. CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS M. REPORTS 1. General Fund Unappropriated Balance 2. Capital Reserves 3. Reserve for Board Contingency N. REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS 1. Michael W. Altizer 2. Joseph B. "Butch" Church 3. Eddie "Ed" Elswick 4. Charlotte A. Moore 5. Richard C. Flora O. WORK SESSIONS 1. Work session to discuss Leisure Legacy, Inc. (Doug Blount, Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism) 2. Work session on a landscaping project at the intersection of Williamson Road and Plantation Road (Megan Cronise, Principal Planner) Page 3 of 4 3. Work session to review Roanoke County -owned vacant lots (Arnold Covey, Director of Community Development; Billy Driver, Director of Real Estate) a 0 4. Request for authorization to apply for a Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency's Grant Program for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) (Richard E. Burch, Chief of Fire and Rescue) CLOSED MEETING, pursuant to the Code of Virginia as follows: 1. Section 2.2.3711.A.1.Personnel, namely discussion concerning appointments to the Economic Development Authority 2. Section 2.2.3711.A.29 Discussion of the award of a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds where discussion in open session would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the Board, namely negotiations with the City of Roanoke 3. Section 2.2.3711.A.29 Discussion of the award of a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds where discussion in open session would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the Board, namely performance agreement with the Economic Development Authority and Virginia Blue Ridge, LLC CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION ADJOURNMENT Page 4 of 4 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. C -1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: February 14, 2012 AGENDA ITEM: Recognition of February as Therapeutic Recreation Month in Roanoke county SUBMITTED BY: Doug Blount Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism APPROVED BY: B. Clayton Goodman III County Administrator ' COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMAnnON: The National Therapeutic Recreation Society's (NTRS) definition of Therapeutic Recreation states: ,- rherapeutic recreation uses treatment, education and recreation services to help people with illnesses, disabilities and other conditions to develop and use their leisure in ways that enhance their health, functional abilities, independence and quality of life." Therapeutic Recreation Services of the Roanoke Valley (TRS) provides specialized and adapted recreation and leisure services that empower people with disabilities to gain 'the knowledge and skills needed for the development of a leisure lifestyle that meets their interests and needs. Therapeutic Recreation services are funded through grants, fees from Roanoke City and general fund support from Roanoke County. TRS is offering programs based upon interest category rather than by disability. Programs are broken down into the following categories: ■ Cultural Arts - Arts, crafts, pottery, ceramics, painting, music and dance classes ■ Life Skills - Technology, cooking, home improvement and social classes ■ Wellness & Fitness - Yoga, Pilates, group exercise, martial arts, aquatics and health classes ■ Outdoors & Travel - Hiking, climbing, biking, day and overnight trips Page 1 of 2 TRS Pros ramming Statistics from FY10 -11 Core Program Areas Age Served #Programs Offered # Registrations ACE 5 -21 9 182 All Pops 16+ 47 1 EXCEL 18+ 28 403 Sign Language All 4 246 TRIPS 18+ 18+ 18 103 TOTAL 106 2086 The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) celebrates the month of February as " therapeutic Recreation Month ". STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends proclaiming February as Therapeutic Recreation Month in the County of Roanoke. Page 2 of 2 AT C-1 LLIILIk[tv of YtVauchic ortam,71 -0- 14 O � (tOAN � F z � DECLARING THE MONTH of FEBRUARY AS THERAPEUTIC RECREATION MONTH IN ROANOKE COUNTY WHEREAS, Therapeutic Recreation is the provision of Recreation Services to persons with illness or disabling conditions; and WHEREAS, The primary purpose of Therapeutic Recreation Services are to restore, remediate or rehabilitate in order to improve functioning and independence as well as reduce or eliminate the effects of illness or disability; and WHEREAS, Roanoke County Parks Recreation and Tourism provides Therapeutic Recreation services to the citizens of Roanoke County and Roanoke City; and WHEREAS, During the 2010/2011 budget year provided Therapeutic Services to over 350 individuals through over 2000 program registrants; and WHERAS, The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) celebrates the month of February as "Therapeutic Recreation Month "; and WHERAS, These services are provided by dedicated certified professionals. IOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the month of February is declared Therapeutic Recreation Month for 2012 in the County of Roanoke. Presented this 14th day of February, 2012 ,--� 1. "D C. R Richard C. Flora, Chairman Michael W. Altizer, Vic - Chairman . '0'&k NO Joseph B. "Butch" Church Eddie "Ed" Elswick ao-J4�ea a M"P-� Charlotte A. Moore ACTION NO. ITEM NO. D -1 AT A REGULAR NIEEI "ING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: February 14, 2012 AGENDA ITEM: Briefing on operations at the Glenvar and South County Libraries SUBMITTED BY: Diana L. Rosapepe Director of Library Services APPROVED BY: B. Clayton Goodman III County Administratorl?S- COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: Two County libraries have been in transition since last fall: the Glenvar Branch moved to temporary quarters in September 2011 and the Library system's headquarters operations were transferred to the South County Library, which formally opened in January 2012. Both facilities have experienced significant changes but have still maintained a high level of customer service. The old Glenvar Library closed in late August 2011, after a public ceremony marking the end of the building's thirty -three (33) years of service. The County had been fortunate to find an alternative site to occupy during the construction of the new library. There were concerns that patrons might have difficulty finding the new location or that its small size might inhibit use but neither has been a problem; people followed the library and within weeks had resumed using it at a rate only slightly lower than at the old location. For the first six (6) months of the fiscal year, the number of items checked out dropped by only fourteen percent (14 %), despite most of the collection being in storage. During the same period, the number of visitors declined by eighteen (18 %.) The staff has maintained most services, including a regular schedule of outreach visits to the senior retirement community in west County. Story time and other children's programs have continued, even though the room used to hold them is tiny. Staff has compensated by having more sessions with fewer children at a time or by borrowing space at the Fort Lewis Page 1 of 2 Fire Station, whose assistance has been greatly appreciated. When the Headquarters/419 Library closed its doors on December 18, 2011, it marked the end of service for one of the busiest libraries in western Virginia. Any questions about whether citizens would be equally committed to using the new South County Library were dispelled two weeks later on opening day, January 3, 2012, when nearly 3,000 people came through the doors. The substantial increase that followed in the first two weeks was fueled somewhat by media attention and by curiosity about the new building; daily visitor counts have since settled at approximately 1,480 per day. At the end of the first month of operations, the total reached 41,240, which is fifty -six percent (56 %) higher than at HQ/419 the previous year. Circulation of materials at any new library may typically improve by 20% but according to preliminary service reports, the number of items borrowed from South County in January actually went up by nearly twice that much, from 48,420 at HQ/419 in 2011 vs. South County's 87,124 ( +39 %). In that time, staff also issued 833 library cards to new patrons. All parts of the library have been in steady use since and those who visit stay for longer periods. More patrons seem to settle in at computers, read quietly, work with the staff on research questions, or browse through the stacks. Patron comments about South County have been almost uniformly positive and often enthusiastic. They have been especially complimentary about the overall design, the amount of space, the number of computers, the improved lighting, the colorful areas for children and teens, and the parking availability. Some have, however, expressed concerns about different issues, such as lower shelving on the display units or about other people's driving habits in the roundabout. Staff will be working to address the shelving issue. A comparison of the meeting spaces at the old and the new libraries is not really informative because The Commons area in South County was specifically designed to encourage greater community use. It includes substantially more square footage dedicated to public gatherings, including the auditorium, meeting rooms, a conference room, and a computer instructional lab. Pi�iblic and commercial interest in renting the various spaces has been high; within two weeks of opening up the reservation system, staff booked 119 meetings, tours, seminars, and governmental programs for the period from February through June. This number does not include unconfirmed inquiries or regularly -- scheduled library programs, classes, or training. Two other elements in The Commons appear to be functioning as planned. The Friends Shop, operated by volunteers from the Friends of the Library, has experienced steady sales of tote bags, pens, bookmarks, and gently used books. (All Friends revenues are eventually used to support library programs and services.) Financial reporting was not available at the time of this submittal but the staff of the coffee shop, which is operated by Mill Mountain coffee & Tea, indicate that business has met expectations and that they are very pleased with the public's response, as well as the level of daily traffic in the building. Page 2 of 2 ACTION NO. 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: AGENDA ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: February 14, 2012 Resolution authorizing the application, acceptance and appropriation of grant funds in the amount of $100,000 from DHS administered through the Virginia Department of Emergency Management to the Fire and Rescue Department to support the Regional Technical Rescue Team Richard E. Burch Chief of Fire and Rescue B. Clayton Goodman III County Administrator KJY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMA'rION: Roanoke County Fire and Rescue, Roanoke City Fire -EMS, and the City of Salem Fire - EMS Department participate in the State of Virginia's Heavy and Tactical Rescue Program as the Division -6 Technical Rescue Team (TRT). The Division -6 TRT is responsible for providing emergency response to most of Southwest Virginia and can be placed on alert for State and National emergencies. The funding is for the purchasing of equipment and /or to pay for training expenses to support the activities of the Regional Technical Rescue Team. FISCAL IMPACT: This grant does not require a monetary match but does require staff time to coordinate with the Roanoke City and City of Salem to expend the funds. If the grant is not accepted, the program will not be able to purchase needed equipment to support - the team. ALTERNATIVES: None Page 1 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the attached resolution and authorizing that a certified copy accompany the grant application for the grant award. Staff also recommends the acceptance and appropriation of $100,000 in grant funds from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management to the Fire and Rescue Department. Page 2 of 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OR ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE RoANoKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $'100,000 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS), ADMINISTERED THORUGH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND REESCUE TO SUPPORT THE REGIONAL TECHNICAL RESCUE TEAM BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia that B. Clayton Goodman III, County Administrator, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute for and on behalf of Roanoke County, a public entity established under the laws of the State of Virginia, this application and to file it in the appropriate State office for the purpose of obtaining certain Federal financial assistance under the National Preparedness Directorate, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), administered by the Commonwealth of Virginia. THAT, Roanoke county, a public entity established under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, hereby authorizes it agent to provide to the Commonwealth and to the DHS for all matters pertaining to such Federal financial assistance and and all information pertaining to these Grants as may be requested. FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County authorizes the acceptance of said grant monies in the amount of $100,000 and authorizes the appropriation of said monies for the purposes authorized in the grant application. Page 1 of 1 ACTION NO. 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: AGENDA ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: February 14, 2012 Resolution approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the South Peak Community Development Authority Paul M. Mahoney County Attorney COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: This resolution consents and approves the issuance of seven million dollars ($7 million) of bonds for the development of infrastructure improvements by the South Peak Community Development Authority (CDA). The resolution of the Board of Supervisors consisting to the issuance of these bonds is also subject to a condition that at least two thirds (2 /3rds) of the bonds shall be sold to investors that are not an owner, affiliate, or subsidiary of the landowner. On Wednesday, February 8, 2012, the CDA met and approved the issuance of these revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed seven million dollars ($7 million) and with an interest rate not to exceed eight percent (8%). A copy of the C DA's resolution is attached to this report. The CDA's resolution is subject to approval of the final terms and details of these bonds by a subsequent resolution. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board consider the adoption of this resolution. Page 1 of 1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OR ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINiSTRATiON CENTER ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY SOUTH PEAK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke county, Virginia (the "County "), has previously formed the South Peak Community Development Authority (the "Authority ") for the purpose of assisting in the development of certain infrastructure improvements (the "Improvements ") described in Exhibit B to the Memorandum of Understanding dated as of February 1, 2011 (the "Memorandum of Understanding "), between - the County and Slate Hill I LLC (the "Landowner " ); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the MemorandLlm of Understanding, subject to the prior approval of the Board of Supervisors of the county (the "Board of Supervisors "), the Authority may issue its revenue bonds in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000 (the "Bonds ") to finance the costs of the Improvements; and WHEREAS, a copy of the Authority resolution adopted on [February 8], 2012 (the "Authority Resolution "), authorizing the issuance of - the Bonds in an initial series not to exceed $7,000,000 (the "Series 2012 Bonds "), has been filed with the Board of Supervisors and a copy of such resolution has been attached hereto as Exhibit A . BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA: 1. The Board of Supervisors hereby consents to and approves the issuance of the Series 2012 Bonds by the Authority for the development of the Improvements, subject to the limitations set forth in the Authority Resolution, and provided that at least two- thirds (213) of the aggregate amount of Bonds shall be sold to investors that are not an owner, affiliate or subsidiary of the Landowner. 2. The approval of the issuance of the Series 2012 Bonds does not constitute an endorsement of the Series 2012 Bonds. The Series 2012 Bonds shall be payable solely from revenues received by the Authority. The Series 2012 Bonds shall not be deemed to constitute a debt, liability, or obligation of the county and shall not impact upon the debt capacity of the County. 3. All acts and doings of the officers and members of the Board of Supervisors that are in conformity with the purposes and intent of this resolution shall be, and the same hereby are, in all respects approved and confirmed. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Page 1 of 3 Exhibit A AUTHORITY RESOLUTION [Attached copy of Authority's bond resolution adopted February 8, 2012] Page 2 of 3 CERTIFICATE The undersigned Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true, correct and complete copy of a resolution adopted by a majority of the members of the Board of Supervisors present and voting at a meeting duly called and held on , 2012, in accordance with law, and that such resolution has not been repealed, revoked, rescinded or amended, and is in full force and effect on the date hereof. WITNESS the following signature this day of ) 2012. Clerk, Board of Supervisors Roanoke County, Virginia Page 3 of 3 RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH PEAK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS AND APPROVING THE FORMS OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS WHEREAS, the South Peak Community Development Authority (the "Authority ") has been formed by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia (the "County"), for the purpose of assisting in the development of certain infrastructure improvements (the "Improvements ") described in Exhibit B to the Memorandum of Understanding dated as of February 1, 2011 (the "Memorandum of Understanding "), between the County and Slate Hill I LLC (the "Landowner "); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding and with the consent of the Board of Supervisors of the County, the Authority may issue its revenue bonds under an indenture of trust in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $16,000,000 (the "Bonds ") to finance the costs of the Improvements; and WHEREAS, the Authority proposes to issue Bonds in an initial series not to exceed $7,000,000 (the "Series 2012 Bonds "), to finance a portion of the Improvements; and WHEREAS, the Series 2012 Bonds are to be sold to one or more investors (the "Purchasers ") on such terms as the Authority and the Purchasers shall hereafter agree, subject to the terms of this Resolution; and WHEREAS, there have been presented to the Authority drafts of the following instruments (the "Financing Documents "), which the Authority proposes to execute or approve to carry out the issuance and sale of the Series 2012 Bonds to finance the Improvements: (a) Indenture of Trust (the "Indenture ") between the Authority and a trustee to be approved by the Chairman of the Authority (the "Trustee "); and (b) Special Assessment Agreement and Declaration of Notice of Special Assessment between the Authority, the Trustee, the Landowner and the County. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SOUTH PEAK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: 1. The Authority hereby approves the issuance of the Series 2012 Bonds and the sale of the Series 2012 Bonds to the Purchasers, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Resolution. Subject to the provisions of Section 2, the Series 2012 Bonds shall have such principal amounts and maturities, bear such date or dates, bear interest at such rate or rates, be payable at such time or times and be sold in such manner and on such terms as shall be approved by the Chairman or the Vice Chairman of the Authority (the "Authorized Officers "). 2. The Authorized Officers, either of whom may act, are authorized and directed to approve the final principal amounts, maturities, redemption provisions and interest rates of the Series 2012 Bonds, and the price at which the Purchasers shall purchase the Series 2012 Bonds; provided, however, that (a) the aggregate principal amount of the Series 2012 Bonds shall not exceed $7,000,000; (b) no Series 2012 Bond shall mature beyond December 31, 2032; (c) the 136894566.1 true interest cost of any Series 2012 Bonds shall not exceed 8.00%; and (d) the redemption premium, if any, payable in connection with the optional redemption of the Series 2012 Bonds shall not exceed 2.0% of the principal amount of the Series 2012 Bonds to be redeemed. 3. The Authorized Officers, either of whom may act, are authorized to execute and deliver the Financing Documents. The forms of those Financing Documents presented to the Authority are hereby approved with such completions, omissions, insertions and changes as an Authorized Officer may approve, whose approval shall be evidenced conclusively by the execution and delivery thereof. 4. The Authorized Officers, either of whom may act, are authorized to execute and deliver such agreements ( "Purchase Agreements ") as they and the Purchasers shall agree are necessary or desirable to accomplish the Purchasers' purchase of the Series 2012 Bonds. Such Purchase Agreements shall be in such form as the Authorized Officers, with the advice of counsel to the CDA and the County, and the Purchasers may agree, with approval of such Purchase Agreements evidenced conclusively by the execution and delivery thereof; provided, however, that at least two - thirds (213) of the aggregate amount of Bonds shall be sold to Purchasers that are not an owner, affiliate, or subsidiary of the Landowner and provided further that each Purchaser shall execute and deliver an investor letter in form and substance satisfactory to the Authorized Officers. 5. The Authorized Officers, either of whom may act, are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Series 2012 Bonds by manual or facsimile signature, and the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary of the Authority, either of whom may act, are authorized and directed to have the seal of the Authority affixed or printed thereon and to attest such seal by manual or facsimile signature. The officers of the Authority are authorized and directed to deliver the Series 2012 Bonds to the Trustee for authentication and to cause the Series 2012 Bonds so executed and authenticated to be delivered to or for the account of the Purchasers upon terms provided in the Purchase Agreements. 6. The Authorized Officers and such other officers of the Authority as the Authority or the Authorized Officers may request are hereby authorized and directed to execute, deliver and record, as necessary, all other agreements, contracts, documents, certificates and instruments on behalf of the Authority and to take all such further action as any of them may deem necessary or desirable in connection with (a) the development of the Improvements and (b) the issuance and sale of the Series 2012 Bonds, including without limitation the execution and delivery of a certificate setting forth the expected use and investment of proceeds of the Series 2012 Bonds to show that such expected use and investment will not violate the provisions of Section 148 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations thereunder, applicable to "arbitrage bonds," making any elections that such officers deem desirable regarding any provision requiring rebate to the United States of arbitrage profits earned on the investment of proceeds of the Series 2012 Bonds, and providing for payment of any such rebate amount. 7. Any authorization made hereby to the officers of the Authority to execute documents shall include authorization to the Secretary or Assistant Secretary to affix the seal of the Authority to such document and attest such seal and authorization to any officer to provide for the recording of such document where appropriate and deliver it to the other parties thereto. -2- S. All other acts of the officers of the Authority that are in conformity with the purposes and intent of this resolution and in furtherance of the issuance and sale of the Series 2012 Bonds are hereby authorized, ratified and approved. 9. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption, provided, however, that the Authority's approval of the Series 2012 Bonds shall be subject to its receipt of the consent to such issuance by the Board of Supervisors of the County. -3- CERTIFICATE The undersigned Secretary of South Peak Community Development Authority (tile "ALithority ") hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true, correct end complete copy of a resolution adopted by a majority of the Directors of the Authority present and voting at a meeting duly called and held on F rte - U <i , 2012, in accordance with law, and that such resolution has not been repealed, rew red, rescinded or amended, and is in full force and effect on the date hereof WITNESS the following signattire this `r day of Fab( r 2012, z 4a/r\'U-' 2 • x c2e Secretary of South Peakkommunity DeVCIOj)211C11t Authority V1699 1847.1 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. F -1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE February 14, 2012 AGENDA ITEM Requests for public hearing and first reading for rezoning ordinances; consent agenda SUBMIT'rED BY : Philip Thompson Deputy Director of Planning APPROVED BY : B. Clayton Goodman Ill County Administrator' COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS BACKGROUND The first reading on this ordinance is accomplished by adoption of this ordinance in the manner of consent agenda items. The adoption of this item does not imply approval of the substantive content of the requested zoning actions; rather, approval satisfies the procedural requirements of the County Charter and schedules the required public hearing and second reading of this ordinance. The second reading and public hearing on this ordinance is scheduled for February 28.- 2012 The title of this ordinance is as follows: 1. The petition of Robert W. Blank and Anna R. Ferro to rezone approximately 12.723 acres from R -1, Low Density Residential, District to AR, Agricultural /Residential, District, located near the 7500 Block of Mount Chestnut Road, Windsor Hills Magisterial District. Maps are attached. More detailed information is available in the Clerk's Office. Page 1 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends as follows: 1. That the Board approve and adapt the first reading of this rezoning ordinance for the purpose of scheduling the second reading and public hearing for February 28, 2012 2. That this section of the agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately set forth as Item 1, and that the Clerk is 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 action. Page 2 of 2 f 1 8 05 Count of Roanoke For Staff Use On Communit Development Dam r=ived: Rewived - Y: Plannin & Zonin ut /eD q )�PAC 5204 Bernard Drive P 0 Box 29800 Roanoke,, VA 24018-0798 (540 772-2068 FAX (540 776-7155 ALLAPPLIC4NTS Application fee: a /7�ia Placards imuW. SOS date: a ja��ia. Case Nmber Check t of application fil (check all that apply) C5KRe2onin 11 Special Use 0 Variance 13 Waiver 0 Administrative Appeal El Comp PIRO (152-2232 Rmiew Applicants name/address whip Robert W. Blank/Anna R. Ferro 7623 Amber Court Roanoke, VA 24018 Owner's name/address whip Robert W. Blank/Anna R. Ferro 7623 Amber Court Roanoke, VA 24018 Propert Location 0 Mt. Chestnut Road Tax IV[ap No.: Phone: 540-772-1595 Work: NA Cel I #: &40-MZ-969-8- Fax No.: 540-772-1595 after 6_ Phone #: 540-772-1595 Work: NA Fax No. #: 54047-72-1525 after 6 rinds Ma District: Windsor Hills Community Planning arc= Route 221, Map 1.1 085.04-01-11.00-0000 Existin Zonin R-1 Low Densit Residential E Size of parcel(s).- Acres: 12-723 None, other than g rass cuffin tree Existm* Land Use branch dis msal, g eneral maintenance REZONINGi S1°ECL4L USE PERWTp WAIVER AND COMP PLAN (15-2-2232) REVIEW APPLIC4NTS (I PrO Zonin AR Agricultural/Resident District Erect buildin for secure stora of tractor/aftachments, trailer, Propo:3ed Land Use: & associated equipment for property maintenance. No other change. Does the parcel meet the minimum lot area, width, and fronta re of the re district? Yes X No IF N09 A VARIANCE IS REQUIRED FIRST. Does the parcel meet the minimum criteria for the re Usr, l yes X No IF N0,9 A VARIANCE IS REQUIRED FIRST If rezonin re are conditions bein proffered with this re Yes No X VARL41VCE ,* WAIVER A" ADMINISTRA77VE A PPEAL APPLIC"TS ( VIWIA A) Varitwce/Waiver of Section of the Roanoke Count Zonin Ord YW in order to�. Appeal of Zonin Administrator's decision to Appeal of Interpretation of Section of the Roanoke Count Zonin Ordinan Appea I of Interpretation of Zonin Map to Is the application complete? Please check if enclosed. APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ►CCEP ARE MMING OR INCOMPLETE. 2011 DEPA If ANY—OF THESE ITE K SilwXy V/1" Rr,,%/W/CP V/AA Consultation Application X 8 1/2(1 X 11 " concept plan Metes and bounds description R r5k/w/Cp Vi" Appkafion fee N Proffers, if applicable X Justification NA Water and sewer application I hereby CWWY dw I am either the owner of the P ert y or the Wsa nto _pro - "0 7 m r Xfl Adjoinin propert owners P urr and am aotin with the knowled and ommt of the owner. AA Y7 A. tamers Si 0/1 2 J1l5TIFICtt'd`IOIV FOR REZONING, SPECIAL USE PERMIT WAIVER OR COMP PLAN (15.2.2232) REVIEW REQUESTS Applicant Robert W. Blank/Anna R. Ferro The Planning Commrission will study rezoning, special use permit waiver or community plan (15.2 -2232) review requests to deterraine the need and ,justification for the change in tefns of public health, safety, and general welfare. Please answer the follovrng questions as thoroughly as possible. Use additional space if necessary. .. - __....._._......_ _ _ -- Please explain how the request furthers the purposes of the Roanoke County ordinance as well as the purpose found at the begirming of the applicable zoning district classification in the Zoning Ordinance, This request is primarily consistent with the purpose of preserving agricultural and forestal lands. Presently, the property is comprised of fields and forested areas with no structures. Maintenance of the property involves grass cutting, tree managment, and fence mending. The request involves erect- ing a structure to store the tractor /implements, trailer, and associated equipment used- for property maintenance. The equipment will thus be readily available on -site and will negate the need for trans - port to and from the site when the frequent maintenance activities are conducted. The structure should also improve safety in that the equipment will be securely stored out of harm's way. (On occasion, neigh- boring children have meddled with fencing and the parked trailer, and have also ridden trail bikes on the site without permission). Safety will also be enhanced inasmuch as the equipment will not have to trail - Bred to and from the property using Route 221 (blind curves and dangerous intersections); Mt. Chestnut Road (narrow and curvy); and a steep, narrow gravel road that is often corrugated and rutted. The proposed structure is an attractive 16'X 22' X 11'5" high steel arch building (with end walls and roll -up door) that will be assembled on-site. A concrete ad with footers will be required p q d for support and anchoring. A contract team of 3 or more persons will erect the structure. Services (such as power, sewer, or water) will not be required. Please explain how the project conforms to the general guidelines and policies contained in the Roanoke County Community Plan. The proposed project is consistent with the guidelines and policies of the Roanoke County Community Plan and, specifically, those pertaining to the Windsor Hills planning area. The rural nature will be preserved and even enhanced via the proposed AR zoning designation. The proposed equipment storage structure is relatively small and will be sited in a wooded fringe. Thus, it will be largely inconspicuous to those residing on neighboring properties. The building will be erected on one of the few level areas of the property and will require no excavation other than that for the footers. The project will not entail the removal of any trees, and it will not affect any streams or have any other adverse effects on the environment. Rather, the existing scenic beauty will be preserved, or perhaps even enhanced by the facilitation of the property maintenance afforded by storage of required equipment on -site. In summary, the project is consistent with both the Conservation and Rural Preserve and Rural Village land use designations. The scenic splendor of this property and the surrounding areas will be preserved. The forested areas and associated willdlife habitats are not affected. Field maintenance, including grass cutting, downed tree removal, etc. will be unaffected or even improved. Pleas: describe the impact(s) of the request on the proper itself, the 4oining properties, and the surrounding area., as well as the innpects on public services and facilities, including water /sewer, roads, schools, parWreemation and fire and rescue. No negative impacts to the property itself, the adjoining properties, or the surrounding areas are foreseen as a result of this request. The proposed building will be largely inconspicuous where sited, and it will serve as an accessory for the storage of equipment used for maintaining the property. This translates into benefits, including reduced fuel consumption; less traffic congestion with less wear and tear (and less dust) on the unpaved road also used by the neighbors to access their properties; and improved maintenance of the subject property via ready access to equipment. To be noted is that an adjoining property (tax #35.04- 01 -12) benefitted from a zoning designation change from R-4 to ARC. This property contains a residence, as small barn, and several sheds. Also, several nearby properties, (tax #85.04 -01-15.05, tax #85.04 -01- 18.00) have zone designation AR. Thus, the requested zone designation change has ample precedent. The request will not impact public services and facilities in any way. No water or sewer connections are required. CONCEPT PLAN CHECIG ST A concept plan of the proposed project must be submitted with the application. The concept plan shall graphically depict the land use change, development or variance that is to be considered. Fuarther, the plan shall address any potential land use or design issues arising from the request. In such cases involving rezonings, the applicant may proffet conditions to limit the future use and development of the property and by so doing, correct any deficiencies that may not be manageable by County permitting regulations. The a)ncept plan should not be confused with the site plan or plot plan that is required prior to the issuance of a building permit. Site plan and building permit procedures ensure compliance with State and County development regulations and may require changes to the initial concept plan. Unless limiting conditions are proffered and accepted in a rezoning or imposed on a special use ix�rmit or variance, the concept plan may be altered to the extent permitted by the zoning district and other regulations. A concept plan is required with all rmning, special use permit, waiver, community plan (15.2 review and vadance apps !cations. The plan should be prepared by a professional site planner. The level of detail may vary, depending on the nature of the request. The County Planning Division staffmay exempt some ofthe items or suggest the addition of extra. items, but the follovdng are considered minimum: ALL APPLICANTS X a. Applicant name and name of development X b. Date, scale and north arrow X c. Lot size in acres or square feet and dimensions X d. Nation, names of owners and Roanoke County tax map numbers of adjoining properties X e. Physical features such as ground cover, natural watercourses, floodplain, etc. X f. The zoning and land use of all adjacent properties X g. All property lines and easements X h. All buildings, existing and ' Ilg g proposed, and dimensions, floor area and heigh X i. Location, width& and names of all existing or platted streets or other public ways within or adjacent to the development NA j, Dimensions and locations of all driveways, parking spaces and loading spaces .AMt,!'onal inforr ion required for R MING and SPECIAL USE PIT APPLICAMS NA k. Existing utilities (water, sewer, s torm drains) an connections at the site X I. Any driveways, entrances/exits, curb openings and crossovers X m. 'Topography map in a suitable scale and contour intervals NA n. Approximate street grades and site distances at intersections NA o. Locations of all adjacent fire hydrants NA p. Any proffered conditions at the site and how they are addressed NA q. If project is to be phased, please show phase schedule I certify that all items required in the checklist above are complete. Signature of applicant n to 6 BLANK/FE-R-R-0 M i l j IL 1: 1� # II Flfl 1. Justification Narrative 2. Metes and Bounds 3. Blow -up of Site for Proposed Building 4. adjoining Properties and Features Map 5. Adjoining Property Details 6. Proposed Structure Details 1 I It IIII Existing Condition The subject 1 2.723 acre property is located off of Mt. Chestnut Road in the Windsor Hills planning area and has a R.-1 zone designation. It is comprised of fields and wooded areas of approximately equal acreage. Much of the property is sloped and bounded by barb wire and wooden fencing. The property has no structures or other infrastructure. It is usually accessed via a steep 12' wide gravel road intersecting with Mt. Chestnut Rd. However, an easement is provided via a paved driveway associated with an adjoining property, tax #085.04-01-12.00-0000. However, this involves driving a truck and trailer through a relatively narrow fence opening with limited maneuverability. Thus, this option is usually avoided. Presently, and for the foreseeable future, the subject property is not being utilized for any purpose. However, it requires general upkeep and maintenance involving grass cutting, downed tree and branch removal, and fence repair. During warn weather months, the grass must be mowed every two to four creeks, and this involves four or five trips to and from the property per week. A utility tractor with front loader, mower, and chipper /shredder attachments is used for most of the property maintenance. This requires hauling the tractor and other equipment on a trailer to the property. For safety and security purposes, the tractor and other equipment is not presently left on the property when not in use. The 12 " gravel road described above is usually used to access the property. This road is frequently compromised by rain storms and wear and tear associated with vehicles used by the owners of two adj oining properties, tax #085.04 - 01411.01 -0000 and 085.01-11.02- 0000. During dry periods, a great deal of dust is generated by the vehicular traffic. Also, vehicle meets on this narrow road are common. Pro osal The owners request that the subject property be designated as an AR zone district. This will allow a structure to be erected to securely store equipment, and it will serve in an accessory capacity to the primary purpose of maintaining the property. (A structure for this purpose is presently not permitted under the existing zoning). To be noted is that a precedent for this exists in that an adjoining property, tax #085.04-01-12.00-0000, was recently rezoned to ARC. Also, two nearby properties on the opposite side of Mt. Chestnut Rd., tax #085.0401 -15.05 -0000 and tax #085.04-01-18.00-0000, are zoned AR. The benefits associated with a small building on the property include: Facilitation of maintenance and upkeep of the property by having equipment at hand Less dust and wear /tear associated with traffic on the gravel access road An elevated "presence" that could discourage some would -be trespassers, including trail bikers Enhanced safety associated with less loading/off-loading of equipment for transport to and from the property Enhanced safety for those who may be tempted to tamper with unsecured equipment that may be left on site Lower fuel consumption/enlissions associated with less transport of equipment The proposed structure is a steel arch building having a 16' x 22' footprint. The height of the structure will be 11 ' 5 ". It will have a roll -up door, 7' x 10', but no windows or other access. The structure will be anchored to and mounted on suitable footers, and a concrete pad will comprise the floor. The building will be secured to discourage would- be intruders. No electricity, water, or sewage infrastructure will be required since the structure will be utilized strictly for storage of needed equipment and supplies. The structure will be sited approximately 80' from the nearest adjoining property, tax ##085.04 -01 -09.00 -0000, and approximately 60' from the gravel road. The topography and surrounding foliage will render the building largely inconspicuous to neighbors. -j LLJ � ('4 - () Za Z LLII 0 MOM C4 LLJ z VII caft C-4 W ca 0 z "6 co V) Vk CA 0 F-fl WO w --f a UJW k VA 7 < > V) uj < \T4 C)) Li LL- Ix i 1 10 W w ui W It IC) C % J C ; 704 Kr C) IAJ • 0 LJ W, 46 2 � ra 1 16 liar i 114 4 --J 'yam r Al 17� CL I�v Ln PIZ) Lr') tz rA it CL fl N ' Qj It. 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AR 041 T 7MUTCHECTNUTRO 13 85. 04- 0 -1 -` 0. 00%- OCU3 ML % 1 40 I .A90 1 X3. 04 - 0 1 M OM MAD W5.04-0i-ii.ol-=o 75MMTC,HE3TWUTRD GMTC"EITHUTRD Mc Wr c H EffrW UT RD 1600 085, 'o"A 02.22 01 -ODOO ARC • % 7WdTcuwrNUTRD % SM PA R KWAY 0 R 2196 UT L r WOO 41ll 4M PAWWAY 10 R � AM FMKWAV 0 A. 1AM19TCHEMRO -3925 40 oe M.02-01-02.13-0, v. 73ft Properties Adjoinin Tax #85.04-01-11.00-0000 (Relevant Information Pertainin to Adjoinin Properties Shown On Separate Page) BLANK /FERRO REZONING REQUEST - 085.04 -01 -11.00 -0000 PARCEL ID ON NER NAME ADDRESS ZONING 085.04 -01 -12.00 -0000 Lankford, Joe R..; 7604 Mt. Chestnut Rd. ARC Lankford, Melissa S. Roanoke, VA 24018 mT ,ciie&TwuT Rn 085.04 -01 -10.00 -0000 Loge, Gars D.; 7562 Mt. Chestnut Rd. R -1 7iii1 UTCHEST11iJT RE! Lowe, June H. Roanoke, VA 24018 085.44 - 09.00 - 0000 Hage, Robert; 7508 Mt. Chestnut Rd. R-1 Rage, Marianne L. Roanoke, VA 24018 085.04 -01- 08.00 -0000 P Kay 7504 Mt. Chestnut Rd. R-1 Henderson Roanok VA 24018 085.04 -01- 017.+01 -0000 Hamilton Living Trust; 7484 Mt. Chestnut Rd. R 1 Hamilton, [nary Roanoke, VA 24018 085.04 -02. 21.00- 0000 Cloetner, Edna 6591 Henry Farms Rd. R -1 Elizabeth Roanoke, VA 24018 085.04 -01- 11.01 -0000 Underwood, Brian S., 7570 Mt. Chestnut Rd. R -1 Underwood, Christy Roanoke, VA 24118 +085.04 -+01- 11.02 -0000 Sfimvn.s, Sterling L., 7580 Mt. Chestnut Rd. R. -1 Simmon Janice M. R VA 24018 095.02 -01- 06.00 -0000 Bebber, Gail H. 6788 Parkway Dr. R- I Roanoke, VA 2401 095.02 -01- 05.00 -0000 Goff, Andrew; 6780 Parkway Dr. R -1 CO, Debra F. Roanoke, VA 24018 095.012 -01- +02.13 -0000 Wingfield, Kenneth M. 7618 Mt. Chestnut Rd. 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Robert Bl Roa noke Department of Proposed Zonin R I Tax Map Number: 085.04-01-11.00-0000 Communit Development Ma District: Windsor Hills Area: 12.723 Acres 6 December, 2011 Scale: 1 300' Roanoke County Department of Community Development Applicants Name: Robert W Blank N Existing Zoning: R 1 Proposed Zoning: R1 Tax Map Number: 085.04 -01- 11.00 -0000 Magisterial District: Windsor Hills Area: 12.723 Acres 6 December, 2011 Scale: 1 " = 300' ACTION NO. ITEM O -1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE February 14, 2012 AGENDA ITEM Ordinance amending Section 30 -73 ECO Emergency Communications Overlay District of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance SUBMITTED BY : John Murphy Zoning Administrator APPROVED BY : B. Clayton Goodman III County Administrator 011 - COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS SUMMARY OF INFORMATION In the summer of 2010, the Planning Commission identified several projects on their work plan including a review of several sections of the zoning ordinance. Zoning Ordinance Section 30 -73, the Emergency Communication Overlay District (ECO), was one of the projects. This review consisted of the Zoning Ordinance text and Emergency Communication Overlay District Zoning Map. In order to evaluate the emergency communications system, the zoning staff, OIS staff and CommlT staff have reviewed the network upgrades and expansions since the original Emergency Communications Overlay District was developed in 1002. The proposed zoning ordinance text and map was developed with thorough involvement by CommlT to insure all necessary components of the emergency communication system are protected. The proposed text and zoning map amendments re i all of the new broadcast tower and co- location antenna sites and new communication technologies in the emergency communication system currently in operation. The proposed text includes new language for the paging and line -of- -sight components that were not in place with the Page 1 of 2 original Emergency communication Overlay District, as well as the 100 -foot protective buffers, a revised permit review process and a revised appeal process. Several work sessions were held with the Planning commission, the most recent on December 5, 2011 to review - the proposed zoning ordinance text and Emergency Communication Overlay District Zoning Map. The Planning commission held a public hearing on the draft amendments to the Emergency Communications Overlay District on February 7, 2012. No citizens spoke at the public hearing. The Planning commission recommended approval by a Vote of 5- 0 of the draft zoning ordinance amendments. Staff will review with the Board the proposed amendments. The second reading and public hearing on these amendments is scheduled for February 28, 2012. FISCAL IMPACT None ALTERNATIVES 1. Approve the first reading of an ordinance to amend Sec. 30 -73 ECO Emergency Communications Overlay District of the Roanoke county Zoning ordinance. 2. Take no action at this time. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Alternative #1. Page 2of2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 30 -73. ECO EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS OVERLAY DISTRICT OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE WHEREAS, emergency communications are critical to the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, imposing limitations on the erection of structures or objects of natural growth which may interfere with emergency communications is a valid public purpose; and WHEREAS, public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice requires the adoption of these amendments to the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on February 14, 2012; and the second reading and public hearing was held on February 28, 2012. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance be amended to read and provide as follows: SEC. 30 -73. - ECO EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS OVERLAY DISTRICT Sec. 30 -73 -1. - Purpose. (A) This overlay district is established for the general purpose of protecting the health, safety, and general welfare of the public by restricting the height of certain structures and objects of natural growth which lie within established fire, police and emergency services communication corridors. Such structures and objects can interfere with routine and emergency communications which are necessary to protect against the loss of life, health, or property. Page 1 of 3 Sec. 30 -73 -2. - Creation of Overlay. (A) The requirements of this section shall be considered an overlay to the underlying zoning district designations as shown on the Official Zoning Map. As overlay regulations, this section shall be supplemental to the underlying zoning district provisions. Sec. 30 -73 -3. - Emergency Communication Zones. (A) Emergency communication zones are hereby established. These zones shall include all of the land lying beneath and within one hundred (100) feet to either side of the transmission paths of emergency communications from a microwave transmission system, and shall also include all of the land lying beneath and within 100 -foot buffer around the paging sites and a buffer of varying widths for the line of sight systems. These emergency communication zones are shown on a map entitled "Roanoke County Emergency Communications Zoning Map," r.ror.ared , inner the rl +inn of + +ri in +i iro �or�iino-Q nffinor fnr +ho ir, fnrmA +inr �r,nincl" dated February 28, 2012. 1 1 This map shall be kept as a supplement to the official zoning map. (Ord. No. 042208 -16, § 1, 4- 22 -08) Sec. 30 -73 -4. - Height and Use Limitations. (A) No structure shall be erected, altered, or maintained, and no tree shall be allowed to grow to a height which could obstruct the transmission of emergency communications. (B) No use may be made of any property which would create interference with the transmission of emergency communications. Sec. 30 -73 -5. - Permits. (A) Any application for a building permit for construction on any property located within an emergency communication zone shall be evaluated by the Zoning Administrator and referred to the CommlT Department as needed. i nf� T + r, ,n+, ire Gor,i nffinor of + ir itzahnninnu citzmArim .�T (B) The applicant shall satisfy the CommlT Department i r,f� +r. ,n+, ,r sel V nffinor that the proposed structure will comply with the height and use limitations of this section. (Ord. No. 042799 -11, § 2, 4- 27 -99; Ord. No. 042208 -16, § 1 4- 22 -08) Sec. 30 -73 -6. - Appeals. (A) Any decision of the CommlT Department R ,f� i t. r. a w. ,r sor"inow nffinor with regards to the requirements of this section shall be considered a decision of the administrator, and may be appealed to the board of zoning appeals pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance. Page 2 of 3 (Ord. No. 042799 -11, § 2, 4- 27 -99; Ord. No. 042208 -16, § 1 4- 22 -08) 2. That this ordinance is in full force and effect from and after its adoption. Page 3of3 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. H.1 -3 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: February 14, 2012 AGENDA ITEM: Appointments to Committees, Commissions and Boards SUBMITTED BY: Deborah C. Jacks Clerk to the Board APPROVED BY: B. Clayton Goodman I I I County Administrator'9- COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: 1. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Review Committee (appointed by District) - the following one -year term expired on August 31, 2011: a) James M. Chewning representing the Vinton Magisterial District, one -year term will expire on August 31, 2011 2. Clean Valley Council Charlotte Moore has recommended the appointment of Debbie Melnick to fill the expired term of the Board Liaison. This two -year term will expire on June 30, 2013. Confirmation of this appointment has been added to the Consent Agenda. 3. Roanoke County Community Leaders Environmental Action Roundtable (RCCLEAR) Bryan Pittenger, who represents the Hollins Magisterial District has resigned. His term of office was due to expire on August 31, 2012. Page 1 of 1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012 RESOLUTION 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: That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for February 14, 2012, designated as Item I - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 through 8 inclusive, as follows: 1. Approval of minutes — January 10, 2012 2. Request to accept the donation of a public drainage easement on the property of Dayna Lyn Cook located on Springlawn Avenue (Tax Map No. 86.12- 01 -41), Cave Spring Magisterial District 3. Confirmation of appointment to the Clean Valley Council 4. Request to accept and appropriate grant funds in the amount of $2,500 from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs Mini Grant initiative for the purchase of materials to construct a May-Day Firefighter Safety Prop 5. Resolution requesting acceptance of Jennifer Court and the remaining portion of Parker Lane into the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Secondary System Page 1 of 1 ACTION NO. rrEM NO. I-2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM: SUBMITOrED BY: APPROVED BY: February 14, 2012 Request to accept the donation of a public drainage easement on the property of Dayna Lyn Cook located on Springlawn Avenue (Tax Map No. 86.12- 01 -41), Cave Spring Magisterial District Paul M. Mahoney County Attorney B. Clayton Goodman III County Administrator � COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: ~this consent agenda item involves acceptance of a public drainage easement being conveyed to the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County in the Cave Spring Magisterial District of the County of Roanoke: a) Donation by Dayna Lyn Cook (Tax Map No. 80.12- 01 -41) of a New Variable Width Public Drainage Easement to construct, install, improve, operate, inspect, use, maintain, remove, monitor, repair or replace present of future drainage courses, ditches, lines, pipes facilities, and other necessary or related structures, appurtenances and improvements for management, collection, transmission and distribution of any form of drainage, including, but not limited to stormwater drainage, together with the right of ingress and egress thereto from a public road, upon, over, under, and across a tract or parcel of land belonging to the Grantor, (the "Easement ") as being shown and designated as "New Variable Width Public Drainage Easement" upon the plat prepared by Parker Design Group, PC, dated 15 November 2011 (the "Plat "). The location of the Easement is more particularly described on the Plat which is attached hereto as " Exhibit A " and by reference incorporated herein. The location and dimensions of this easement has been reviewed and approved by the County's engineering staff. Page 1 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of this easement and that the County Administrator, or any Assistant County Administrator, be 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. Page 2 of 2 X THE PROPERTY OF HOWARD PETERS REVOCABLE TRUST HAZEL H. PETERS, TRUSTS z 0 LOT 6 Ln Z X F4 LOT 5 x BLOCK 1, SPRINGLAWN z UI _.�. - -�� �'"� TING 1 2 - bANI "MTN SEWER EASEMENT EXISTING 12' M > EXIS DATED MANHOLES) NITIARY SEWER z (BASED ON L- -------- S A r*� � T --� EASEI�EN �r- ----� PROPERTY OF K m z 0 M INSTRUMENT RONALD K. & PLAT BOOK PG. = PAGE CON STANCE S. z CALLAN AN °° DRAINAGE D.B. 1129 PG. 87 0 cn SEC. = TAX #086.12-01-40 O Lp CALL. CHK D � W.O. 06- 0003 -01 DESIGN GROUP, PG www.parkeMg.com NE ENGINEERS CLOSED PJB iD O C] 0 NOTES: 1. THIS PLAT WAS PREPARED WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF A TITLE REPORT AND IS SUBJECT THERETO. THEREFORE, THERE MAY EXIST ENCUMBRANCES WHICH AFFECT THE PROPERTY NOT SHOWN HEREON. PROPERTY OF DAYNA LYN. COOK INST. #201101920 TAX #086.12- -01 -41 Q F(;FNn; PROPERTY CORNER INST. = INSTRUMENT P. B. = PLAT BOOK PG. = PAGE No. 002823 PROPERTY LINE NEW PUBLIC DRAINAGE EASEMENT VA. = VIRGINIA SEC. = SECONDARY 2. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF FLOOD ZONE "X " AS SHOWN ON THE FEMA FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP. THIS DETERMINATION IS BASED ON SAID MAP AND HAS NOT BEEN VERIFIED BY ACTUAL FIELD ELEVATIONS. � Q, � N Q Q CO Q V) x z Q Q C�3 LL. LL. 3: a � 2 Y Q Z w Q Q W CL_:2 L) cy- Qf LLJ lt U3 H a Ov _J a� • 4 O 0 0 Y co M 95.00' S 08'55'OO" W 245.71' TO MERRIMAN ROAD MER�OtAN OF SPRINGLAWNA VENUE VA. SEC. ROUTE 613 p .8. 4, PG 49 ' 50' WIDE jjjjj� y TH op NEW, VARIABLE WIDTH 1 PUBLIC DRAINAGE EASEMENT FOR ROANOKE COUN TY 5 ALAN CLEMONS ACROSS PROPERTY OF No. 002823 DA YNA LYN. COOK LOT 5, BLOCK 1, SPRINGLAWN P.B. 4. PG. 49 CAVE SPRING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA SCALE: 1 "= 20` TAX Q86.1 Z -41 -4f • 816 Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 D ATE: � 5 NOVEMBER, 2Q11 N.B.` - �� DRAWN PJB/REC PJB MAC a Phone:54 387 -1153 D- 53852 p CALL. CHK D � W.O. 06- 0003 -01 DESIGN GROUP, PG www.parkeMg.com NE ENGINEERS CLOSED PJB • SURVEYORS • PLANNERS • LANDSCAK ARCHITECTS D. fill.: 06 - 0003PLAT.Dwc 7.50' (21.68'} o °s Da 'VL n ,cY 1 z' __ N 07'04'00" E 95.05 2.6 ACRES INST #200400044 (WILL) TAX #0$6.12- 01 -47� "�- NEW, VARIABLE WIDTH, PUBLIC DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACTION NO. ITEM NO. 1 -3 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: February 14, 2012 AGENDA ITEM: Confirmation of appointment to the Clean Valley Council SUBMIT`rED BY: Deborah C. Jacks Clerk to the Board APPROVED BY: B. Clayton Goodman III County Administrator � COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: 1. Clean Valley Council Charlotte Moore has recommended the appointment of Debbie Melnick to fill the expired term of the Board Liaison. This two -year term will expire on June 30, 2013. Confirmation has been placed on the Consent Agenda. Page 1 of 1 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. 1 -4 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM: SUBMIT'I•ED BY: APPROVED BY: February 14, 2012 Request to accept and appropriate grant funds in the amount of $2,500 from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs Mini Grant initiative for the purchase of materials to construct a May -Day Firefighter Safety Prop Richard E. Burch Chief of Fire and Rescue B. Clayton Goodman III County Administrator ��. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY of INFORMATION: Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department applied and was approved fora non- matching grant in the amount of $2,500 to purchase materials for the construction of a May -Day Firefighter simulation prop to be housed at the Roanoke Regional Fire /EMS Training Center. The simulation prop will be used to train firefighters in what to do during life threatening events that could occur while fighting a fire. FISCAL IMPACT: This grant does not require a monetary match but does require staff time to construct - the simulation prop which will be done in coordination with Roanoke City Fire -EMS and the City of Salem Fire -EMS Departments. AL'rERNATIVES: None Page 1 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends acceptance of the Mini Grant in the amount of $2,500 from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs for the purchasing of raw materials for May -Day Fire simulation prop. Page 2 of 2 ACTION NO. ITEM NO. 1 -5 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: February 14, 2012 AGENDA ITEM: Resolution requesting acceptance of Jennifer Court and the remaining portion of Parker Lane into the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Secondary System SUBMITTED BY: Arnold Covey Director of Community Development APPROVED BY: B. Clayton Goodman III County Administrator 9Q)a COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: F.W. Finney Construction corporation and Bobby C. Howard, the developers of "Fox Meadows" in the Vinton Magisterial District, requests that the Board of Supervisors approve a resolution to the Virginia Department of Transportation requesting that they accept 0.13 mile of Parker Lane from the end of State maintenance of Parker Lane (Va. Sec. Rte 1310) to the intersection of Jennifer court, 0.04 mile of Parker Lane from the intersection of Jennifer Court to its cul -de -sac, and 0.03 mile of Jennifer Court from the intersection with Parker Lane to its cul -de -sac. The staff has inspected these roads along with representatives of the Virginia Department of Transportation and finds the road acceptable. FISCAL IMPACT: No county funding is required. Page 1 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: - rhe staff recommends that the Beard approve a resolution to VDOT requesting that they accept Jennifer Court and - the remaining portion of Parker Lane into the Secondary Read System. Page 2 of 2 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OR ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012 RESOLUTION REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE OF JENNIFER COURT AND THE REMAINING PORTION OF PARKER LANE INTO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SECONDARY SYs"rEM WHEREAS, the streets described on the attached VDOT Form AM -4.3, 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 AM -4.3 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. Page 1 of 1 Po 1 � 3 lu %C ie 7 l 1 4r031,0W`111r :riC � Q vi t ti -, _�.. 9tit r_aT t 1 I gloaa' G�ilrUr' �1 y lu W� 1 N N � .Parker,, Lane (Va. Sec. Rte. 1319) f . :■ a a � ! zor 0.70 o PROPOSED ADDITION SHOWN IN GRAY ROANOKE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Fox Meadow Acceptance of Jennifer Court and the remaining portion of Parker Lane into the Virginia Department of Transportation Secondary System. -- I f DESCRIPTION LENGTH RIGHT OF WAY ROADWAY WIDTH SERVICE Miles Feet Feet Houses Parker Lane - from End of State Maintenance of Parker Lane (VA, Sec. Rte 0.13 40 28 2 1319) to intersection of Jennifer Court. Parker Lane - from intersection of 0.04. 40 28 1 Jennifer Court to its cul -de -sac Jennifer Court - from intersection of 0.03 40 28 1 Parker Lane to its cul -de -sac. L P GENERAL FUND UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA M -1 % of General A mount Fund Re venue Audited balance at June 30, 2011 $ 20,072,318 10.59% Addition of 2010 -11 operations 500 Balance at February 14, 2012 $ 20 10.67% ** Note: On December 21, 2004, the Board of Supervisors adopted a policy to increase the General Fund Unappropriated Balance incrementally over several years. * 2010 -11 a range of 10.0% -11.0 % of General Fund Revenues 2010 -11 General Fund Revenues $189,618,185 10.0 % of General Fund Revenues $18,961,819 11.0 % of General Fund Revenues $20 ** 2011 -12 - Goal of 11 % of General Fund Revenues 2011 -12 General Fund Revenues $192,720,943 11 % of General Fund Revenues $21 The Unappropriated Fund Balance of the County is currently maintained at 10.67 %. The County's goal is to increase the balance over time to 11.0% Submitted By Rebecca E. Owens Director of Finance Approved By B. Clayton Goodman III County Administrator le)�, M -2 COUNTY OF ROANOKE,' VIRGINIA CAPITAL RESERVES Minor County Ca ital Reserve (Projects not in the CIP, architecturallengineering services, and other one -time expenditures.) Amount Audited balance at June 30, 2011 $2 Addition of 2010 -11 operations $1 August 23, 2011 Purchase of .454 acre of real estate adjacent to the Roanoke County (40,000.00) Administration Center from Franklin Real Estate Company September 13, 2011 Appropriate funds for the repair of retaining wall at Vinton Library (17,225.00) Balance at February 14, 2012 Ma'or COUnty Capital Reserve $3 (Projects in the CIP, debt payments to expedite projects identified in CIP, and land purchase opportunities.) Audited balance at June 30, 2011 $162,539.00 Addition of 2010 -11 operations $775,522.00 Balance at February 14, 2012 Submitted By Rebecca E. Owens Director of Finance Approved By B. Clayton Goodman III County Administrator $938 1 6 1.00 1T W RESERVE FOR BOARD CONTINGENCY COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA From 2011 -2012 Original Budget $199,999.99 May 24, 2011 Appropriation for Legislative Liaison (31 ,020.00) December 13, 2011 Appropriation to remove the delapidated carport structure and install a new roof (1 0,099.99) at 5915 Garner Road January 24, 2011 Appropriation for assessment for Appalachian Power Company (APCo) negotiatioi (4 Balance at February 14, 2012 Submitted By Rebecca E. Owens Director of Finance $ 54, Approved By B. Clayton Goodman III County Administrator 3cc�, ACTION NO. ITEM NO. 0 -1 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE: February 14, 2012 AGENDA ITEM: Work session to discuss Leisure Legacy, Inc. SUBMITTED BY: Doug Blount Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism APPROVED BY: B. Clayton Goodman Ill County Administrator COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: One of the challenges with Parks and Recreation nationwide; not unlike any other governmental agency or department; is the fact that budgets are shrinking on an annual basis. Even with shrinking budgets, our citizens still have high expectations for programs, services, special events and facilities. Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism (PRT) experience the challenge of balancing current funding vs. wanted /requested services by citizens on a daily basis. One strategy - that many communities are turning to in hope of increasing recreation services, but not increasing general fund support is starting a non- profit recreation organization. A 501 c3 can help raise funding for programs, facilities and or events. One of the benefits of having a 501c3 is that as a non - profit organization, you qualify for many grants that local government does not. There are many grants available for Therapeutic Recreation, wellness and obesity and environmental education to name a few that Roanoke County could benefit from. Through PRT's master planning process in 2006, one of the recommendations from the consultant was to develop a non - profit entity to help fund recreational needs in Roanoke County; from this recommendation was the creation of Leisure Legacy, Inc. Leisure Legacy, Inc.'s Purpose: The activities and projects of Leisure Legacy Inc. will support Roanoke County's Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism's mission of providing essential, diverse, Page 1 of 2 and innovative leisure services that enrich the quality of life for all Roanoke County citizens while enhancing the prosperity of our community by making Roanoke County better place to live, work and play. The organization will also support the commitment to provide safe and attractive facilities in support of the recreational and leisure needs of Roanoke County citizens. This will be done not only by supporting department programs and events but also capital improvements and land acquisition. The organization will actively seek out local, state and federal grant opportunities, fundraising activities, marketing opportunities, public relations opportunities, sponsorship and donation requests and any other opportunities and or requests which will serve to promote the goals of the organization. During the work session, PRT staff will present the benefits of a 501c3, how Leisure Legacy will be organized and how the Parks, Recreation and Tourism department and Leisure Legacy will work together to enrich recreation in Roanoke County. FI SCAL IMPACT None STAFF RECOMMENDA It is the recommendation that staff complete the incorporation process for Leisure Legacy Inc. so that fundraising activities can commence. ATTACHMENTS A. Leisure Legacy Bylaws B. Certification of Incorporation C. EIN Confirmation Letter D. Articles of Incorporation E. N RPA Article January, 2012 Page 2 of 2 LEISURE LEGACY, INC. BY -LAWS ARTICLE I PURPOSE Leisure Legacy, Inc. is a non -stock corporation incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia to carry out the purposes set forth in its Articles of Incorporation to promote and assist the programs of the Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation &Tourism. The corporation shall be operated exclusively for charitable, educational and scientific purposes as permitted under the provisions of Section 501C 3 of the Internal Revenue Code or its successor. ARTICLE [I BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1. The operation and management of the corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors who shall exercise all of the powers as shall be in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation, these By- Laws and the Code of the Commonwealth of Virginia. 2. Membership The number of members of the Board of Directors shall be not less than three (3) and maybe as many as nine (9). Directors shall be individuals who support the objectives and programs of the Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism. Members of the Board of Directors shall be selected in accordance with Article Seven of the Articles of Incorporation. One or more of the members of the Board of Directors maybe employees of the Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation &Tourism. 3. Quorum. A quorum for conduct of business of the Board of Directors shall be a majority of the number of Directors then serving on the Board of Directors. 4. Annual Meeting. An annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held in July of each year at a date and time to be established at least thirty (30) days in advance by the existing Board of Directors. At such annual meeting, the currently serving Directors shall elect new Directors, if appropriate, new officers shall be elected for the ensuing year and committees and committee chairs selected. 5. Regular and Special Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board shall be held at such time and place as the Board shall establish by resolution. Special meetings of the Board maybe called by the President or upon the request in writing of at least two (2) of the Directors. Notice of the d time and place of each meeting shall be given in writing to each Director at least three (3) business days in advance of such meeting. 6. Executive Committee. An executive committee maybe established by resolution of the Board of Directors with the number of members and the powers of such Executive Committee to be set forth in such resolution. ARTICLE III OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION 1. Enumeration. The officers of the corporation shall consist of a President., Secretary and Treasurer and such other officers as the Board shall establish. The President shall be a Director of the Corporation. The Secretary and Treasurer need not be Directors of the Corporation and the same individual may hold both offices simultaneously. 2. Election and Term The officers shall be elected at each annual meeting of the Board. The officers shall hold office until their successor is elected. Any officer maybe removed from office by a two - thirds (2/3) vote of the full number of Directors at any time either with or without cause. 3. President The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Corporation and shall preside at all meeting of the Board. He or she shall have the general and active management of the business of the Corporation and shall see that all orders and resolutions of Board are carried into effect. He or she shall give counsel and advice from time to time as maybe deemed essential to the best interest of the Corporation and shall perform all other duties as from time to time maybe assigned to him or her by the Board. The President shall be an ex- officio member of all committees with full voting power. 40 Secretary. The Secretary shall record all votes and the minutes of all meetings and proceedings of the Board in a book or other permanent record to be kept for that purpose. The Secretary shall maintain a current directory of addresses, telephone numbers and email or other electronic contact information for all Directors and shall give or cause to be given notice of all regular meetings and, when so directed, of special meetings of the Board of Directors. Immediately upon the election of members of the Board of Directors, the Secretary shall give notice in writing to each Director of their election and their term of office and shall perform such other duties as maybe directed by the President or prescribed by the Board of Directors. 54 Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have 'the custody of the corporate funds and shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in books belonging to the Corporation and shall deposit all funds in the name and to the credit of the Foundation in federally insured banks or other depositories as the Board may designate or approve. Such deposits of funds shall be made subject to draft only on the signature of the President and Treasurer of the Corporation. The securities of the Corporation shall be deposited in such deposit vaults or with such bank or trust company as may from time to time be designated by the Board of Directors. All officers of the Corporation shall be bonded for such amounts as to the Directors shall seem prudent. At each annual meeting of the Board of Directors, the Treasurer shall make a report to it of the accounts of the Corporation for the last fiscal year. Whenever required by the President, he or she shall render regular or special statements of the Corporation's accounts. At each regular meeting of the Directors, the Treasurer shall present statements of account showing receipts and disbursements of the Corporation since its last report. The books and records maintained. by the Treasurer shall at all times be open to inspection by members of the Board of Directors. 6. Compensation of Officers. No Officer or Director of the Corporation shall receive compensation for services rendered. An Officer may, subject to criteria developed by the Board, receive reimbursement for expenses connected with such services. ARTICLE IV FISCAL YEAR The fiscal year of the Corporation shall begin on the first day of July, and end on the thirtieth day of June of the following year, unless otherwise designated by resolution of the Board. ARTICLE V AUDIT The accounts and other financial statement submitted by the Treasurer of the Corporation, as provided above, maybe audited annually as designated by the Board by a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) not connected with the Corporation or related by blood or marriage to any Board member. ARTICLE V[ AMENDMENT OF BY -LAWS These By -Law may be amended or repealed and new By -Laws adopted by vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the Board of Directors at any meeting of the Board, providedthat a copy of any proposed amendment shall have been mailed to each Board members not less than seven (7) days in advance of the meeting at which action is taken thereon. ARTICLE V[[ RULES OF PROCEDURE Robert's Rules of Order, current edition, shall govern the parliamentary procedure of the meetings of the Corporation provided for in these By -Laws, except as modified at any such meeting by a two - thirds (2/3) vote of the Board members voting. ADOPTED: June 6,2011 t� z v r r r STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION Rickniond, December 9, 2010 This is to ceit� that tie cei�tficate of incoipo'r of Leisure Legacy, Incorporated was this clay issued and admitted to r in this office and that the said corporation is authoT�zecf to transact its business subject to all Virginia Caws applicable to the cot oration andits business. effective date: Decem6er 9, 2010 �AT10tj G `� ► . � � er LU F �, OWN Q Ln p f k PE R I �.� 1 90 3 State CoiPoration Commission A t test: Clerk,of tie Commissiolt x'150313 rAIRS DEPART MENT OF THE TREASURY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CINCINNATI OH 45999 -0023 LEISURE LEGACY INCORPORATED WEND I S CHULT Z 1206 KESSLER MILL ROAD SALEM, VA 24153 Date of this notice: 06 -02 -2011 Employer Identification Number: 45- 2441525 Form: SS -4 Number of this notice: CP 575 E For assistance you may call us at: 1 -800 -829 -4933 IF YOU WRITE, ATTACH THE STUB AT THE END OF THIS NOTICE. 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CP 575 E 9999999999 Your Telephone Number Best Time to Call DATE OF THIS NOTICE: 06 -02 -2011 } - EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 45- 2441525 FORM: SS -4 NOBOD CP 575 E (Rev. 7 -2007) INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE LEISURE LEGACY INCORPORATED CINCINNATI OH 45999 -0023 a WENDI SCHULTZ 1206 KE S S LER MILL ROAD SALEM, VA 24153 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF LEISURE LEGACY, INCORPORATED I, the undersigned, acting as incorporator of a non -stock corporation under the provisions of Chapter 10 of Title 13.1 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, do hereby adopt the following Articles of Incorporation for such corporation: ARTICLE ONE The name of the Corporation is Leisure Legacy, Incorporated. ARTICLE TWO The period of the Corporations duration is perpetual. Should it at any time become necessary to dissolve the Corporation or to wind up its affairs, the assets of the Corporation shall be distributed exclusively to an organization or organizations of a charitable, religious, scientific, testing for public safety, literary or educational nature which would then qualify under the provisions of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and its Regulations, as they now, or may hereafter, exist. ARTICLE THREE The Corporation is a non -stock Corporation organized and operating under the Virginia, Non -Stock Corporation Act. The purposes for which the Corporation is organized are the following: 1. To receive donations, gifts, bequests or other contributions to assist and aid in the civic and public service efforts of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism of Roanoke County, Virginia; 2. To apply for, receive grants and donations from charitable foundations and organizations and from governmental departments and agencies related to the programs and purposes of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism of Roanoke County, Virginia; 3. To otherwise promote and assist in community, civic, scientific, educational and charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as it now exists or may hereafter be amended, and to that end to take and hold by bequest, devise, gift, grant, purchase, lease or otherwise any property, real, personal, tangible or intangible, or any undivided interest therein, without limitation as to amount or value; 4. To sell, convey or otherwise dispose of any such property and to invest, reinvest, or deal with the principle or the income thereof in such manner as, in the judgment of the directors, will best promote the purposes of the Corporation without limitation, except such limitations, if any, as may be contained in the instrument under which such property is received, this Certificate of Incorporation, the By -laws of the Corporation, or any laws applicable thereto; 5. To do any other any or thing incidental to or connected with the foregoing purposes or in advancement thereof, but not for the pecuniary profit or financial gain of its directors or officers, except as permitted under Section 501, or its regulations, of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. ARTICLE FOUR 1. No part of the net earning of the Corporation shall inure to the benefit of any member, director, officer of the Corporation, or any private individual (except that reasonable compensation may be paid for services rendered to or for the Corporation affecting one or more of its purposes), and no member, director, officer of the Corporation, nor any private individual shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the corporate assets upon the dissolution of the Corporation. 2. No substantial part of the activities of the Corporation shall be the carrying on the propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the Corporation shall not participate in or intervene in (including the publication or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. 3. The Corporation shall distribute its income for such taxable year at such time and in such manner as not to become subject to the tax on undistributed income imposed by Section 4942 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or the corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax laws. 4. The Corporation shall not engage in any act of self - dealing as defined in Section 4941(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or the corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax laws. 5. The Corporation shall not retain any excess business holdings as defined in Section 4943(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or the corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax laws. 6. The Corporation shall not make any investments in such manner as to subject it to tax under Section 4944 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or the corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax laws. 7. The Corporation shall not make any taxable expenditures as defined in Section 4945(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or the corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax laws. S. Notwithstanding any other provision of this certificate, the Corporation shall not conduct or carry on any activities not permitted to be conducted or carried on by an organization exempt under Section 501 of the of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or the corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax laws or by an organization, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170 (c) (2) of such Code or the corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax laws. 0 ARTICLE FIVE The Corporation shall not have members. A RTIf T .F S1X The address of the initial registered office of the Corporation is: 1206 Kessler Mill Road, Salem, VA 24153, which registered office is located in the City of Salem, Virginia and the name of the Corporation's initial Registered Agent at such address is Wendi Schultz , who is a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and who is an initial director of the Corporation. The territory in which the operations of the Corporation are principally to be conducted is the United States of America and its territories and possessions, but the operations of the Corporation shall not be limited to such territory. ARTICLE SEVEN The number of Directors of the Corporation may be fixed by the Corporation's By -laws, but shall never be less than three (3). Election of new Directors as may be created in accordance with the By -Laws or to replace a Director upon resignation, retirement or other circumstance shall be by majority vote of the existing Directors remaining at that time. The number of Directors constituting the initial Board of Directors is three (3) and the names and addresses of the persons who are to serve as Directors until the succeeding Board of Directors is elected and qualified are: Ms. Lee Blair 7713 old Mill Forest Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Mr. Pete Eshelman 111 Franklin Plaza, Suite 333, Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Ms. Wendi Schultz 1206 Kessler Mill Road, Salem, Virginia, 24153 ARTICLE EIGHT The name and address of the incorporator is: Wendi Schultz 1206 Kessler Mill Road, Salem, Virginia 24153 Incorporator 3 COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA COUNTY OF ROANOKE TO WIT: The foregoing Articles of Incorporation was acknowledged before me this day of November, 2010, by Wendi Schultz, Incorporator. My Commission expires: Notary Public NRN El rT&T01 re. tre7, re re. P,.. R rors , F THERE'S ONE CFNTRAL TENET TO ALL THERE iS TO LEARN from operatin in these ec- onomicall challen times, it would be that ver few, if an park and recreation s can g o it alone. Help must come from ever q uarter—from volunteers to ivealth donors to complementar revenuer g eneratin g pro provided b foun- Jations to ever supportin (and participatin in advocac pro Our cover 3tor this month addresses one of the ke pillars in the support of parks and recre- ition—foundations. Vie I! ve learned enou from this seemincrIv endless slump to form a workin snapshot of the best practices of effective foundation-s. Andrea L a fre- juent contributor to Parks & Recreation, interviewed foundation directors and consul ants from a wide swath of the field. If you I re considerin a foundation or simpl want o troubleshoot y ours, Andrea's findin serve as a g ood startin point. j ust as impor- ant "I 1 'f y ou run an a it's e instructive to appreciate how y our supportin , Dartners are farin in fundraisin For starters, Andrea notes, there has never been i more important time for parks to participate in mprovin the health and well-bein of their com- nunites; and, b extension, there has, never been i g reater need for foundations than now. But what nakes one foundation shine while another falters? ,1l e an undertakin it be with a sound strat- � and continues with the application of all-around ,.-ommon sense. Here are some of some of Andrea's aloe - .era y scan effective foundations- i The g ood ones be with a viable strate for rais- in mone The hire the best possible directors to execute their strate i The levera ever communications vehicle pos- sible to touch the widest possible audience The co=nurucate not j ust the pro offered b parks and recreation but, more irnportan# the value of the services to their communities— health, well ness. conservation, and more m And, a the best foundations do not g o it alone — lever a the fi-M arra of relationships their board members brin to the table. To this list should be added the abilit to mana public perception. Corporate support doesn't al- wa g enerate warm and fuzz feelin amon park purists more comfortable with public-sector fund- in for parks. Yet, as our cover stor shows, namin ri and other attend-ant forms, of reco can be done in balanced wa that satisf broad audi- ences. In this da and a the business sector is simpl too important and inte in our lives not to include in the buildin of better communities. Parks and recreation have alwa been about brin people to for the corn on g ood. That's a sol- id foundation. 0 d 12311 Philip Ha Editor JANUARY 2012 WWW.NRPA.ORG B Andr Cyan AS PARKS ANA RECREATION DEPARTMENTS ACROSS TNT COUNTRY CONTINUE TO FACE BUDGET CUTS, the role of pazk foundations becomes more and more critical. Foundations are versa- tile creations, aadress�ng the needs of the government agency they represent while wielding the fundraising power of a nonprofit No longer are foundations a mere after- thought —a convenient repository to catch any private- sector funds that might tackle in. More and more, parks foundations are vital to ensuring that new parks are built and existinct parks are maintained F oundation consultant and former parks directoi, - Barry Weiss says the mechanics of setting up a foundation are the easiest part just find an attorney to set up a 50 13 nonprofit The real legwork comes in mapping out a strategy foi raising money. ' I I've been in the profession since the early 1980s Sometimes, departments would create the foundation and then wait for the money to came in. The foundation it i purely a vehicle and not the strategy You mead to be strategic in how to go after the =n ," Weiss says.. "There r are numerous ways to increase the success of a f nda- tion, seen in today's tough economic climate. Shea the Benefits of Free Parks Now is the perfect time to tra parks benefits in -to donation streams While it's true that most individu- als and organizations have tightened their charitabl budcrets. Stye Black, director of the Milwaukee County Park System. insists there is still cash out there One of the most important steps to take ng t no ,* IS to pros mote the advantaqes advantages that parrs {offer "In tunes when people dort't have cash to spend, we are doing things like offering free skating That means a lot to people ng t now A family can go on a picnic, walk a dog, fly a kite —do all of these things that are aordable That's when people see the real value of our public spaces . l. B lack says Former executive director for the Parlkwa °s Four= lotion )n Chicago and current consultant Brenda Palm couldn't agree more "In down economic times, parks are metal for families to go and pla Palm points to - reased attention on nature deficit disorder m chi dren, as Drell as childhood. obesity and Michelle bama's health and wellness pladbi m She says there's never been a better time to turn the benef=its of parks into mod, raastng opportunities " his is prime tun.e for pack foundations to really rise up and be investors in the nis- tor F arad legacy of our parrs " Palm adds, "As l saw [when] the economy Mined, the pnvate sector seemed to yeah e that it was their responsibility to help' The Right People A successful fundraisin foundation re that all board members beiieve in and sup- port the foundation's mission A g ood board should include people with technical skills, like attorne and bankers, as well as vision- a dividuals who can cbi ectrhe foundation's strategy "Thy, strate ones are the hardest to g et but. [the are also] the most influential Weiss sa Even more essential is that board members be networkers 'Our board helpq open doors for me to meet with donons, and provides ex- pert assistance and advice,' sa Nick Har- d i executive director of Portland Parks Foundation in Ore "No matter how g ood y our cause or case is, if you don't have a con- nection.—someont? to open the door for y ou to start a dialo to g ivin g —it becomes much more difficult, 1 3 Receiitl when a lar parkin lot in the heart of downtown Portland was moved un- der the der:raloper dreamed of hav- in the g round level transformed into a cit park He donated the surface ri to the cit but the e wasn't n eon in Portland bud to make the drF=ajn, come true That's wben the foundatioij's board of directors stepped it Their connections resulted in a $16 million g ift that became Simon and Helen Directoi Park— a 44,000-s piazza park with a cov- ered Mass canop fountain, and caf6 Good Direction Another ke to a successful foundation is find- in the ri executive director to run the show Mardi gg sa an executive directoi of a nonpioht re " a g ererahst'S skill set, from finance to volunteer and board nical- a -nt to the most important of all—fund- raisjri " Other Skills should mclude workin inside and outside of g overnment For Drew Satwiano, executive director of Par tners of Parks which supports Lon Beach, California, a position like his demands not only creativit and ener but g ettin g around the commuritv and tellin the stor about the foundation It takes time to build up that flow of mone Its not eas but it P s very rewardin once y m). g et it g oirt g ," Satariano sa L