6/26/2001 - Regular
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Roanoke County Administration Center
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
June 26, 2001
The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day at the
Roanoke County Administration Center, this being the fourth Tuesday and the second
regularly scheduled meeting of the month of June, 2001.
IN RE:CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Minnix called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. The roll call was
taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman H. Odell "Fuzzy" Minnix, Vice-Chairman Joseph
“Butch” Church, Supervisors Bob L. Johnson, Joseph
McNamara, Harry C. Nickens
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF PRESENT:
Elmer C. Hodge, County Administrator; Paul M. Mahoney,
County Attorney; Brenda J. Holton, Deputy Clerk to the Board,
Dan R. O’Donnell, Assistant County Administrator, Kathi B.
Scearce, Community Relations Director
IN RE:OPENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was given by The Honorable H. Odell Minnix, Chairman of the
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all
present.
IN RE:REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF
AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Mahoney added an item to the Closed Meeting pursuant to Section
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2.1-344 A (7) consultation with legal counsel regarding probable litigation, Virginia
Department of Transportation concerning Route 419 road improvements.
Supervisor Church asked to defer review of the report, Item N-9,
communications of findings from Planning Commission review of proposed City of
Roanoke parking lot on Carvins Cove Road, until the evening session because several
citizens had requested to speak on the issue. Chairman Minnix advised that the report
would be moved to the evening session.
Supervisor Nickens added a request for a work session at a future
meeting with the Roanoke-Alleghany Regional Commission, the Metropolitan Planning
Organization, and the Virginia Department of Transportation regarding current plans for
I-73.
IN RE:PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS, AND AWARDS
1.Certificate of recognition to Dr. Norma Jean Peters for being
named Virginia Library Trustee of the year by the Virginia
Public Library Directors Association.
Mr. Hodge announced that Dr. Peters had been named Virginia Library
Trustee of the year by the Virginia Public Library Directors Association. Dr. Peters has
served on the Roanoke County Library Board since 1988 and is currently its chairman.
Library Director Diana Rosapepe was also present.
Chairman Minnix presented Dr. Peters with a certificate of recognition and
the award from the Virginia Public Library Directors Association.
IN RE:BRIEFINGS
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1.Update on the County of Roanoke’s Website redesign. (Elaine
Carver, Information Technology Director and Kathi Scearce,
Community Relations Director)
Mr. Hodge advised that the County staff, along with input from citizens,
has been updating the County’s website to make it more user friendly. Ms. Carver gave
a preview of the site which will be launched on July 2, 2001, and thanked the
departmental webmasters, Information Technology staff and citizens for their
assistance. She advised that they will continue to refine and update the site regularly
with another major redesign planned within eighteen to twenty-four months. Ms.
Scearce gave a preview of the Civic Leagues page which can be accessed from the
Community Relations page. This is a resource to stimulate renewed interest in the civic
leagues, give additional information to citizens and provide a forum for exchange of
ideas between groups. Supervisor Nickens complimented the staff and citizens on the
new redesign.
IN RE: NEW BUSINESS
1.Request to adopt a prioritized list of primary and interstate
projects to be presented at the pre-allocation public hearing
for the Commonwealth Transportation Board Six-Year
Improvement Plan. (Arnold Covey, Community Development
Director)
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Mr. George Simpson, Assistant Director of Community Development,
advised that the staff is requesting that the Board adopt a list of Interstate and Primary
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projects to present to the Virginia Department of Transportation Board Pre-allocation
Hearing for fiscal year 2001-2007 on July 11, 2001, at the Salem Civic Center.
Roanoke County is within the Salem District along with eleven other counties and ten
cities, and all are lobbying for construction funds. These federal and state funds are
allocated according to the formulae mandated by state and federal statues for interstate,
primary and urban roads. He reviewed the current projects on the Transportation
Development Plan in the County and advised that the County has one TEA-21 project,
Hanging Rock Battlefield, in the plan. He also advised that corridor studies on Route
220 and 419 are ongoing, and he reviewed the projects not on the plan.
Supervisor Nickens suggested that consideration be given to adding
Hardy Road without funding to the spot improvements to get it listed on the plan since
an unsafe situation will develop when the five lanes go into two lanes in Roanoke
County. Chairman Minnix requested that staff prepare a report on ways to alleviate this
problem on Hardy Road.
Supervisor McNamara moved to adopt the resolution amended by
Supervisor Nickens to add Hardy Road to spot improvement in Item 6. The motion
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
RESOLUTION 062601-1 REQUESTING VDOT TO CONTINUE FUNDING
PROJECTS CURRENTLY IDENTIFIED ON THE PLAN AND ADOPT
THOSE PROJECTS IDENTIFIED AS “PROJECTS NOT ON PLAN” FOR
INCLUSION INTO THE 2001-2007 PRIMARY AND INTERSTATE SIX
YEAR IMPROVEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the Six Year Improvement Program is the Commonwealth
Transportation Board’s plan for identifying funds anticipated to be available for highway
and other forms of transportation construction; and
WHEREAS, this program is updated annually to assist in the allocation of
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federal and state funds for interstate, primary, and secondary roads.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia as follows: and
1.That the following projects identified as “Projects on Plan” are recommended
to continue to receive funding for planning and construction
·Interstate 73 – Roanoke County continues to be very supportive of this
project. In a letter dated June 3, 2001, the Board of Supervisors
encouraged VDOT to work closely with the impacted citizens to
address their concerns and mitigate any negative impacts to them.
This is in addition to the resolution 120500-2 passed December 5,
2000 reaffirming the Boards support for I-73.
·Interstate 81 – Roanoke County continues to support VDOT’s
proposed plan to widen I-81 from its present four lanes. We look
forward to reviewing the prioritized segments of I-81 and want to
continue to work with local VDOT staff to develop regional cooperation
for stormwater detention facilities and potential utility crossings.
·Route 11/460 (West Main Street) – Roanoke County continues to
support the ongoing design for improvements in this important
commercial and residential development area. Improvements will
provide an increase in the level of service bringing it up to standards
required for the expected growth.
·Route 221 (Bent Mountain Road) – Roanoke County is requesting
continued allocation of funds for this road project. The residential
development expected to occur within this area will place additional
demands on the road system that is currently providing an inadequate
service level.
2That the following projects identified as “Projects Not on Plan” have been
identified by the Board of Supervisors as extremely important to the growth of
Roanoke County or for safety improvements and are requested to be included
in the Virginia Transportation Development Plan for Fiscal Years 2001-2007.
They are listed in Priority Order:
1.Route 11 (Williamson Road) –
Need: Now that Route 11 has been widened from Plantation Road to
Hollins College, there remains one section of three lane road from
Peters Creek Road (Rte. 117) to the Roanoke City Limits. Additionally,
the existing bridge over Carvins Creek does not meet current
standards, and the alignment of Florist Road with Route 11 creates
additional congestion and safety concerns. The existing section of
road, 1.52 miles, is currently a three-lane with the center lane used for
turning movements. Ninety percent of the tracts adjacent to
Williamson Road are developed for commercial use.
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Traffic Counts: 15,000 vehicles per day from the Roanoke City limits to
Peters Creek Road. This stretch has also been identified as an
alternate route in the event of blockage on I-81/581.
Recommended Improvements: A four-lane divided highway with
appropriate cross over and turn lanes, which will complete
improvement of Williamson Road from the city limits to the Botetourt
County line.
Cost: $12,000,000
2.Route 115 (Plantation Road)
Need: The existing road, 2.43 miles, is tow lanes with numerous
side connections to residential neighborhoods. The road needs to
be improved from Roanoke City limits north to Route 11. If full
funding is not available , various spot improvements, such as turn
lanes, alignment and grade improvements would help with safety
issues. Additional land is available along the road for future
development, which will increase traffic and construction costs in
the future.
Traffic Counts: From the Roanoke City limits to Williamson Road,
11,000 vehicles per day.
Recommended Improvements: Additional lanes and intersection
improvements.
Cost: $12,000,000-$15,000,000
3.Route 220 S (Franklin Road)
Need: This section of 220 is approximately 2.0 miles long and is a
four-lane divided highway. Recently a traffic study was conducted
for a commercial development and the report predicted a level of
service of D or F within the next couple of years. Additional lanes
and improved vertical alignment is required from the Roanoke City
limits south to Rte. 668 (Yellow Mountain Road). Spot
improvements are needed now at the intersection of 419 and 220
S.
Traffic Counts: From the Roanoke City limits south is
approximately 44,000 vehicles per day.
Recommended Improvements: Additional lanes and intersection
improvements.
Cost: $5,000,000 - $8,000,000
4.Route 116 (Jae Valley Road)
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Need: The Salem Residency has notified staff that the bridge over
Back Creek is in need of repair and we wish to offer our support for
improvements to the approaches and bridge replacement. This
road is serving the growing commuter traffic from Franklin County
and recreational traffic to Smith Mountain Lake.
Traffic Counts: From the Roanoke City limits south: approximately
4,000 vehicles per day.
Recommended Improvements: Improve approaches and replace
existing bridge.
Cost: $3,000,000-$4,000,000
5.Route 311 (Catawba Valley Road) – Intersection Improvements
Need: This area has experienced steady growth over the last
several years and the congestion at this intersection has increased.
Traffic Counts: Rte. 311 has an average daily traffic of 11,000 vpd
and Bradshaw Road (Rte. 864) carries approximately 3,200 vpd.
Recommended Improvements: Construct a right hand passing lane
(left turn lane).
Other primary roads in Roanoke County which deserve consideration for spot
improvements:
6.Route 419 (Electric Road) Intersection improvements, Route 118 (Airport
Road), Route 24, (Washington Ave.) improvements at the intersection of
William Byrd High School, Route 460 (Challenger Ave.), left and right turn
lanes at several existing secondary roads.
On motion of Supervisor McNamara amended by Supervisor Nickens to adopt
the resolution and add spot improvements to Hardy Road, and carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
2.Request from Norfolk Southern to negotiate a settlement
agreement concerning increased wayside noise in Roanoke
County. (Elmer Hodge, County Administrator)
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Mr. Hodge advised that on July 26, 1998, the Surface Transportation
Board (STB) approved the acquisition and control of Conrail, Inc. by NS and CSX
Transportation. One of the conditions of the agreement was that NS and CSXT were
ordered to take steps to address certain environmental effects on surrounding
communities, including increased wayside train noise. The STB established a noise
contour boundary along the NS Shenandoah Line from Front Royal to Roanoke,
including track in Roanoke County. The STB defined a noise threshold based on
technical criteria and identified specific structures that could experience wayside noise
from the increased railroad traffic. The criteria includes: (1) the structures must be
located within 73 feet of the center of the railroad track; and (2) the structures must
meet the noise threshold established by the STB.
The STB identified specific structures within the boundary where NS and
CSXT must reduce or “mitigate” the increase in wayside train noise. Qualified
structures include homes, schools, churches and hospital. Commercial establishments
and unoccupied structures did not qualified, nor was the use of locomotive horns at
grade crossings included. The County GIS system has identified the four structures
which are located within 73 feet of the center of the railroad track, and the County will
confirm with NS if these structures are included in the noise abatement program. These
are: (1) 6201 Nell Circle; (2) 6204 Nell Circle; (3) 7803 Shadwell Drive; and (4) 5675
Hollins Road. NS has offered two options for settlement. The first is to negotiate a
settlement agreement with the property owners. NS offers several options for noise
reduction controls. They include: (1) building sound walls along the railroad tracks; and
(2) installing sound insulation, including air conditioning, in residences that qualify. The
second option offered is to negotiate a settlement with local government. They propose
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a lump-sum payment to the community based on the number of STB identified
structures, up to $10,000 per structure. Mr Hodge advised that the Board could
authorize the County Administrator to contact the property owners who meet the noise
threshold to see if they wish the County to negotiate a settlement on their behalf, or
authorize the County Administrator to negotiate a settlement with NS, with the
settlement funds being used to benefit the entire County. He advised that four of the 23
localities that quality for the noise abatement program have chosen for NS to work
directly with the property owners.
Supervisor Minnix moved to approve Alternative #1 which was to
authorize the County Administrator to contact the property owners who meet the noise
threshold to see if they wish the County to negotiate a settlement on their behalf. The
motion was amended by Supervisor Nickens as follows: authorize the County
Administrator to contact the property owners who meet the noise threshold to see if they
wish the County to help the citizens facilitate the noise abatement caused by the rail
traffic. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
3.Acceptance of Infopowering Grants for $40,620 awarded by the
Library of Virginia and appropriation of grant funds to the
Public Library Budget. (Diana Rosapepe, Library Director)
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Ms. Rosapepe advised that the Roanoke County Public Library has been
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awarded two infopowering partnership grants by the Library of Virginia for a total of
$40,620. The infopowering program is a statewide initiative to bring readily accessible
Internet access to all citizens of the Commonwealth. The Glenvar, Vinton, and Bent
Mountain branch libraries met the requirements of the infopowering program and based
on that eligibility, the Library was awarded a grant of $30,800 to purchase eleven
computers. Glenvar and Vinton will each add four Internet stations, while Bent
Mountain will receive three. Along with supplemental financial assistance from the
Friends of the Library and the Vinton Women’s Club, the second grant for $9,820 will be
used to pay for construction expenses, such as wiring, telecommunication connectivity,
furniture, and a security camera system.
Supervisor Minnix moved to approve acceptance and appropriation of the
grants. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
4.Request to appropriate $197,377 in state funds for housing
inmates to offset expenses already incurred. (Brent
Robertson, Budget Director)
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Mr. Robertson advised that during FY 2000-01, the inmate population at
the Roanoke County Jail has remained above capacity. In addition, the average inmate
population increased from 198 to 212 through the first 3 quarters of FY2001, an
increase of 7% over the prior calendar year. After reviewing the Sheriff's year-to-date
expenditures, a year-end deficit of $197,377 is projected. Based on the conservative
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revenue estimates versus the projected revenues anticipated to be collected from the
state and from the City of Salem for the Sheriff’s Department for FY00-01, revenues in
excess of budget for these categories should total approximately $300,000. Staff is
recommending an appropriation adjustment to recognize an additional $197,377 of state
revenue for personnel and operations reimbursement and increasing the Care and
Confinement budget within the Sheriff's department by $197,377 to cover increased
operational costs of the jail.
Supervisor Nickens moved to approve the appropriation of the funds. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
5.Request for acceptance of $534,538 Hazard Mitigation Grant
for Carvin Creek, Phase II. (Arnold Covey, Community
Development Director)
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Mr. Simpson advised that as a result of the Roanoke Valley Regional
Stormwater Management Plan, the Sun Valley/Palm Valley community was identified as
having the largest concentration of homes in the County with flooding depths of 3 feet or
greater. Twenty-three homes in this area were identified in the Regional Stormwater
Management Plan as candidates for acquisition based on severity of flooding. The five
homes selected were based on a ranking within the floodway and the flooding depths.
The grant is awarded by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and is
administered by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Emergency
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Management. Hazard Mitigation Grant Project, Carvin Creek, Phase I, was completed
last year and eight homes were removed from the 100 yr. flood plain at a cost of
$750,000. Phase II is a continuation of this effort to acquire flood prone properties
where no other feasible solutions have been found, with the estimated cost being
$550,000. The County’s share of the total project cost is $15,462 and is part of the
1992 bond referendum which included $210,000 for projects identified from the
Regional Stormwater Management Plan. Supervisors Johnson, Church and Minnix
expressed appreciation to Mr. Simpson and his staff for their outstanding work on this
very worthwhile program.
Supervisor Johnson moved to approve acceptance of the grant. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
IN RE:REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AND FIRST READING OF
REZONING ORDINANCES - CONSENT AGENDA
Supervisor Nickens moved to approve the first readings after comments
on Items 2, 3 and 5, and set the second readings and public hearings for July 24, 2001.
The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
1.First reading of ordinance to obtain a Special Use Permit to
construct a broadcast tower on 34.83 acres located on the
Bent Mountain Substation, 8920 Willett Lane, Windsor Hills
Magisterial District, upon the petition of American Tower
Corporation.
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2.First reading of ordinance to obtain a Special Use Permit to
develop a golf course on 364 acres located on 3608 Pitzer
Road, SE, Vinton Magisterial District, upon the petition of
Nathaniel C. Haile.
Supervisor Nickens requested that staff provide copies of both plans for
golf course and hold a work session in the future. Supervisor Johnson asked that the
Planning Commission look at the impact of I-73.
3.First reading of ordinance to obtain a Special Use Permit and
rezoning from C1-C to C1-C to amend conditions to construct
two offices on the back of the existing building and expand the
parking lot on .5 acres located at 3716 Colonial Avenue, Cave
Spring Magisterial District, upon the petition of Paychecks
Plus.
Supervisor Nickens requested the staff provide the previous restrictions
placed on the property. Supervisor Johnson asked for a copy of the original petition.
4.First reading of ordinance to obtain a Special Use Permit for a
new convenience store and gasoline station on .873 acres
located at 5944 Catawba Valley Drive, Catawba Magisterial
District, upon the petition of Craw-Mart, Inc.
5.First reading of ordinance to obtain a Special Use Permit to
construct a cluster subdivision on 14.25 acres located
between Merriman Road and Crystal Creek Drive and 600 feet
west of Cartwright Drive, Cave Spring Magisterial District,
upon the petition of Caldwell White Associates.
6.First reading of ordinance to obtain a Special Use Permit for a
retail store on .601 acres located at 4347 Valley Avenue, Cave
Spring Windsor Hills Magisterial District, upon the petition of
Play It Again Sports.
IN RE:SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
1.Second reading of ordinance authorizing conveyance of an
easement to Appalachian Power Company for electric service
to Starkey Park owned by the Board of Supervisors. (Jeff
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Balon, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department)
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Mr. Balon advised that this is the second reading of the proposed
ordinance to authorize donation of an easement to Appalachian Power Company for an
electric service line across Starkey Park for lighting the ball fields. There was no
discussion and no citizens present to speak on the item.
Supervisor Minnix moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
ORDINANCE 062601-6 AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF AN
EASEMENT TO APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY FOR ELECTRIC
SERVICE TO STARKEY PARK OWNED BY THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
WHEREAS, the County of Roanoke Department of Parks, Recreation and
Tourism is developing ball fields and related facilities on the property owned by the
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, located off Virginia Secondary Route No. 613
(Merriman Road) in the Cave Spring Magisterial District of the County of Roanoke,
known as Starkey Park; and,
WHEREAS, Appalachian Power Company (APCO) requires a right of way
for an overhead line or lines and related improvements across Starkey Park to provide
electric service for lighting the ball fields, as shown on APCO Drawing No. V-1183,
dated May 1, 2001; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed right of way will serve the interests of the public
and is necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare of citizens of the County of
Roanoke.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1.That pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.04 of the Roanoke
County Charter, the acquisition and disposition of real estate can be authorized only by
ordinance. A first reading of this ordinance was held on June 12, 2001, and a second
reading was held on June 26, 2001.
2.That pursuant to the provisions of Section 16.01 of the Charter of
Roanoke County, the interests in real estate to be conveyed are hereby declared to be
surplus, and are hereby made available for other public uses by conveyance to
Appalachian Power Company for the provision of electrical service in connection with
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Roanoke County's Starkey Park development.
3.That donation of a right-of-way for an overhead line(s) and related
improvements across Starkey Park to provide electric service for lighting the ball fields,
as shown on APCO Drawing No. V-1183, dated May 1, 2001, to Appalachian Power
Company is hereby authorized.
4.That the County Administrator or any Assistant County
Administrator is hereby authorized to execute such documents and take such further
actions as may be necessary to accomplish this conveyance, all of which shall be in a
form approved by the County Attorney.
5.That this ordinance shall be effective on and from the date of its
adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Minnix to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
IN RE:APPOINTMENTS
1.Roanoke County Cable Television Committee
Supervisor Nickens nominated James Dickey to serve another three year
term which will expire June 13, 2004
2.Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee
Supervisor Nickens nominated James Dickey to serve another three year
term which will expire June 30, 2004
IN RE:CONSENT AGENDA
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;
Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the Consent Resolution. The motion
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
RESOLUTION 062601-7 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN
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ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA
FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM J - CONSENT AGENDA
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for
June 26, 2001, designated as Item J - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved
and concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1
through 7, inclusive, as follows:
1.Approval of minutes for April 24, 2001, May 8, 2001 and May 10,
2001.
2.Confirmation of committee appointment to Parks & Recreation
Advisory Commission.
3.Acceptance of water and sewer facilities serving Waterford, Section
7.
4.Approval of resolution to Virginia Department of Health, Office of
Emergency Medical Services, urging delay of the effective date of
new EMS regulations from January 1, 2002 until January 1, 2003.
5.Approval of salary increases of 4 percent for County Administrator
and County Attorney.
6.Endorsement of the Blue Ridge-Southwest Virginia Film Office,
Inc., as the official agency with the Virginia Film Office to recruit
movie and television film production in Southwest Virginia.
7.Acceptance of water and sewer facilities serving Brookfield, Section
1 and 2.
2. That the Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized and directed where
required by law to set forth upon any of said items the separate vote tabulation for any
such item pursuant to this resolution.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the Consent Resolution, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
RESOLUTION 062601-7.c REQUESTING THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, TO
DELAY IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW EMS REGULATIONS UNTIL
JANUARY 1, 2003
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency
Medical Services, (EMS), is in the process of revising the Virginia EMS Regulations;
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and
WHEREAS, Version 2 of the draft regulations consists of six parts and
nearly 300 pages of text, and Version 3 is to be released soon; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Office of EMS has advised that the new
regulations shall be effective as of January 1, 2002; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of county and local governments to
provide emergency medical services to its citizens; and
WHEREAS, many of the proposed rules and regulations are more
applicable to urban areas that have more resources from which to draw and are often
more compact geographic areas; and
WHEREAS, small and rural jurisdictions may be unaware of the changes
proposed in the newest version of the draft regulations and may not have sufficient time
to address the required changes and any budgetary adjustments by January 1, 2002.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia as follows:
1.That the Board appreciates the efforts by the Virginia Office of EMS
to keep emergency medical services systems modern, effective and efficient; and.
2.That the Board joins the Virginia Association of Counties in
requesting the Virginia Department of EMS to delay the implementation of the new EMS
regulations until January 1, 2003, to allow adequate time for all localities to prepare for
any financial implications as a result of the new regulations.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the resolution, and carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
RESOLUTION 062601-7.d ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR THE
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AND THE COUNTY ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, hereby
establishes the salaries for the County Administrator and the County Attorney for Fiscal
Year 2000-2001.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1.That the annual salary for the County Administrator shall be
increased from $119,128.47 to $123,893.61.
2.That the annual salary for the County Attorney shall be increased
from $101,433.91 to $105,491.27.
3.That the effective date for the establishment of these salaries shall
be July 1, 2000.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the resolution, and carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
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RESOLUTION 062601-7.e ENDORSING THE BLUE RIDGE-
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA FILM OFFICE, INC. AS THE OFFICIALLY
SANCTIONED AGENCY TO RECRUIT FILM PRODUCTION IN
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, The Blue Ridge-Southwest Virginia Film Office was organized
on August 3, 2000 for the purpose of recruiting and attracting film production in
Southwest Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the production of television, movies and commercials in
Southwest Virginia exposes to the rest of the world, the scenic beauty and history of this
section of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and serves as an economic boost to the entire
region; and
WHEREAS, in order to be sanctioned by the Virginia Film Office, a division
of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, the Blue Ridge-Southwest Virginia
Film Office must receive the endorsement of the localities it represents.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
(1) That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Roanoke, Virginia,
hereby endorses the Blue Ridge-Southwest Virginia Film Office as the officially
sanctioned film office to represent Southwest Virginia; and
(2) That copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Virginia Film Office
and the Blue Ridge-Southwest Virginia Film Office.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the resolution, and carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
IN RE:REQUESTS FOR WORK SESSIONS
1.Request for work session on July 10, 2001 with Virginia
Department of Transportation on Colonial Avenue Road
project.
It was the consensus of the Board to schedule a work session for July 10,
2001.
2.Request for work session on July 10 regarding establishing an
Environmental Management System.
It was the consensus of the Board to schedule a work session for July 10,
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2001.
3.Request for work session on July 24, 2001 regarding
implementation of ambulance fees for service.
It was the consensus of the Board to schedule a work session for July 24,
2001.
Supervisor Nickens asked for details of this work session in advance and
that issues brought up by rescue squads be addressed such a holding the rescue
squads harmless for fund raising and paperwork issues.
4.Request for work session with Roanoke Valley-Alleghany
Regional Commission, Metropolitan Planning Organization,
and VDOT to relate current plans for I-73.
Supervisor Nickens requested a work session and it was the consensus of
the Board to schedule it for July 10, 2001.
IN RE:REPORTS
Supervisor Nickens moved to received and file the reports after discussion
of Item 2 and removal of Item 9 for discussion at the evening session. The motion
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
1.General Fund Unappropriated Balance
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2.Capital Fund Unappropriated Balance
Supervisor Johnson suggested removing the note from this report
concerning any reimbursement from the Virginia Gas Pipeline.
3.Board Contingency Fund
4.Future School Capital Reserve
5.Revenues and Expenditures for the eleven months ended May
31, 2001
6.Statement of the Treasurer’s Accountability per Investment
and Portfolio Policy, as of May 31, 2001
7.Accounts Paid - May, 2001
8.List of changes to the Virginia Department of Transportation
Secondary System in May, 2001
9.Communication of findings from Planning Commission review
of proposed City of Roanoke parking lot on Carvins Cove Road
IN RE:CLOSED MEETING
At 4:20 p.m., Supervisor moved to go into Closed Meeting pursuant to the
Code of Virginia Section 2.1-344 A (5) discussion concerning a prospective business or
industry where no previous announcement has been made; 2.1-344 A (7) Consultation
with legal counsel concerning negotiation of a contract with the Virginia Recreational
Facilities Authority and Explore Foundation; and Section 2.1-344 A (7) consultation with
legal counsel regarding probable litigation, VDOT and Route 419 road improvements.
The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
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NAYS:None
IN RE:CLOSED MEETING
The Closed Meeting was held from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
IN RE:CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
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At 7:00 p.m., Supervisor Minnix moved to adopt the Certification
Resolution. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
RESOLUTION 062601-8 CERTIFYING THE CLOSED MEETING WAS
HELD IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE OF VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia has
convened a closed meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in
accordance with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.1-344.1 of the Code of Virginia requires a
certification by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that such closed
meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, hereby certifies that, to the best of each members
knowledge:
1. Only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting
requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting which this
certification resolution applies, and
2. Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion
convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia.
On motion of Supervisor Minnix to adopt the Certification Resolution, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
IN RE:PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
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1.Second reading of ordinance to obtain Special Use Permits for
48 acres for a church and day care facilities, located on the
5400 block of Indian Grave Road, Cave Spring Magisterial
District, upon the petition of the Trustees of Evangel
Foursquare Church. (Janet Scheid, Senior Planner)
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Ms. Scheid advised that this is a request to obtain two special use permits,
one for religious assembly and one for day care on 48 acres, located on Indian Grave
Road, in the Clearbrook community planning area and Cave Spring Magisterial District.
The Planning Commission first heard this petition on May 1, 2001, and continued it until
June 5, 2001 due to some confusion over what the change was in the May, 2001
request and the petition heard last year. The Planning Commission recommended
approval of both special use permits.
Carl L. Kinder, Jr., Attorney for Evangel Foursquare Church, advised that
one of the conditions approved with the special use permits last year specified that the
road improvements were to be done by the church as recommended by the Virginia
Department of Transportation, and there were specific improvements listed to be made.
He advised that at that time and even now, VDOT has made no recommendations, and
the petitioner is asking that this condition be revised to remove those specific road
improvements. He advised that the petitioner intends to fully comply with whatever
VDOT recommends but that is unknown at this time.
The following citizens spoke in favor of approving the special use permits:
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(1) Brian Mullins, 4754 Wood Road; (2) Chris Stickrod, 253 Dawnridge Road; (3) Randy
Kingery, 6506 Crowell’s Gap Road; (4) Musa “Tony” Ekinci, 1312 North Mill Road; and
(5) Elizabeth Dowdy, 3030 Bell Avenue, who cited Senate Bill 2869, protection of land
as a religious exercise.
There was some discussion concerning water and sewer, and Mr. Kinder
advised that he was unaware that a previously approved condition regarding extension
of public water and sewer had been left out of this request. He advised that the
petitioner agreed to add this condition at this time.
Supervisor McNamara advised that he thought it was a mistake to soften
the ingress, egress and safety requirements in the ordinance and suggested a delay of
action. Supervisor Minnix advised of his concerns about safety and that he cannot
support approval because he feels that a traffic signal must be installed at this
intersection.
The question was raised as to whether work had been started, and Randy
Kingery clarified that no work has begun but they had cleared a path on the site to drill
test holes in two weeks so that the building can be placed on the site.
Supervisor Nickens moved to adopt the ordinance with revision to the
wording in condition #5 concerning road improvements and Virginia Department of
Transportation. After Supervisor Minnix voiced his strong support for a traffic signal,
Supervisor Nickens added the following to his motion: add a paragraph to the ordinance
stating that it is the strong recommendation of the Board that a traffic signal be installed
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at the intersection of Indian Grave Road.
Supervisor McNamara moved to call for the question which would end the
debate. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:Supervisor Johnson
Supervisor Johnson asked for point of information and inquired if he could
ask a question of Mr. Mahoney not pertaining to the vote on this item but clarification of
recent legislation, the Religious Land Use Act, Senate Bill 2869. Chairman Minnix
advised that he could not, but Mr. Mahoney advised that the question was outside of
action taken and was not covered by the approved motion to call for the question and
suspend debate. Chairman Minnix then suspended the rules, and Mr. Mahoney
addressed Supervisor Johnson’s questions. The discussion was continued by
Supervisors Johnson, Church and Nickens.
Mr. Hodge asked for clarification from Supervisor Nickens if his motion
included carrying forward condition #6 regarding extension of water and sewer to the
ordinance. Mr. Kinder advised that the petitioner agreed to this, and Supervisor
Nickens advised that it was part of his motion.
Chairman Minnix called for the vote and restated Supervisor Nickens’
motion to adopt the ordinance with conditions as follows: (1) revision to wording in
condition #5 concerning the road improvements and Virginia Department of
Transportation; (2) add a paragraph to the ordinance that the Board recommends that a
traffic signal be installed at intersection of Indian Grave Road; and (3) add condition #6
from the staff report concerning public water and sewer. The motion carried by the
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following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, Church, Nickens
NAYS:Supervisors McNamara, Minnix
ORDINANCE 062601-9
GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO THE
TRUSTEES OF EVANGEL FOURSQUARE CHURCH FOR THE
MASTER PLAN OF A RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY AND A SPECIAL USE
PERMIT FOR A DAY CARE CENTER TO BE LOCATED ON 48 ACRES
OF AR-ZONED PROPERTY WITH ACCESS FROM THE 5400 BLOCK
OF INDIAN GRAVE ROAD (TAX MAP NO. 98.02-2-16), CAVE SPRING
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, The Trustees of Evangel Foursquare Church have filed a
petition for a special use permit for the master plan of a religious assembly and a
special use permit for a day care center on 48 acres of AR-zoned property with access
from the 5400 block of Indian Grave Road (Tax Map No. 98.02-2-16) in the Cave
Spring Magisterial District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter
on May 1, 2001 and continued to June 5, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, held a
first reading on this matter on April 24, 2001; the second reading and public hearing on
this matter was held on June 26, 2001.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
1.That the Board finds that the granting of a special use permit to The
Trustees of Evangel Foursquare Church for the master plan of a religious assembly and
a special use permit for a day care center on 48 acres of AR-zoned property will access
from the 5400 block of Indian Grave Road (Tax Map No. 98.02-2-16) in the Cave
Spring Magisterial District is substantially in accord with the adopted 2000 Community
Plan pursuant to the provisions of § 15.2-2232 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as
amended, and said Special Use Permit is hereby approved with the following conditions:
(1)The site shall be developed in substantial conformity with the
concept plan prepared by LMW Engineering & Surveying, dated April 28, 2000. If final
engineering of the site requires extra grading beyond the immediate area for the church,
it shall be necessary for the applicant to reapply for a Special Use Permit.
(2)The buildings shall be constructed in substantial conformity
with the building elevations prepared by Pierson Engineering & Surveying, dated
October 20, 1999.
(3)The exterior of the buildings and equipment shall be
constructed with non-reflective materials and brown and gray colors to reduce the
visibility potential from the Parkway and surrounding views.
(4)As the site is graded and/or developed, no trees on the site
may be removed except for the trees in the immediate path of the driveway to the site
from Indian Grave Road, the area for the storm water management facility, the area for
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the church facilities, day care facilities and parking, playground area and area for the
septic drain fields, as shown on the concept plan prepared by LMW Engineering &
Surveying dated April 28, 2000.
(5)The church shall undertake all transportation and road
improvements along Indian Grave Road between Route 220 and the entrance to the
church and at the intersection of Indian Grave Road and Route 220 resulting from the
increased traffic generated from the church and day care development and deemed
necessary to insure adequate and safe access to the site as required by VDOT.
(6)No access shall be permitted from Franklin Road to the
property.
(7)The church shall be required to extend public water and
sewer to the site and the location of these utilities shall generally be located within the
right-of-way of Indian Grave Road. The church shall be authorized for cost
reimbursements in accordance with the off-site and oversized utility facilities policy
contained in section 18-168(D) 3 and 4, and 22-82 (b) (a) (c) and (d) of the Roanoke
County Code.
2.That it is the strong recommendation of the Board of Supervisors
that a traffic signal be installed at the intersection of Indian Grave Road and Route 220.
3.That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days
after its final passage. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance be, and the same hereby are, repealed. The Zoning
Administrator is directed to amend the zoning district map to reflect the change in
zoning classification authorized by this ordinance.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens to adopt the ordinance with (1) Condition
#5 revised; (2) Condition #7 added; and (3) Paragraph #2 added, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, Church, Nickens
NAYS:Supervisors McNamara, Minnix
2.Second reading of ordinance to rezone 7.94 acres from I-2
Industrial District to AR Agriculture/Residential District for
residences, located at Peaceful Drive, Catawba Magisterial
District, upon the petition of Richard A. Hall. (Janet Scheid,
Senior Planner)
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Ms. Scheid advised that the Planning Commission heard this petition on
June 5, 2001 and approved it with the proffer that the development be limited to two
residential building lots. Supervisor Church commended the petitioner because of his
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extensive report and petition of approval signed by his surrounding neighbors. Ms.
Scheid advised that the petitioner plans to relocate his construction business to the
remaining I-2 zoned portion of the parcel so that he can construct the two residential
buildings on the portion zoned AR. There were no citizens present to speak on this
item.
Supervisor Church moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
ORDINANCE 062601-10 TO CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION
OF A 7.94-ACRE TRACT OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED ON PEACEFUL
DRIVE (ROUTE 821) (A PORTION OF TAX MAP NO. 72.02-2-3.2) IN
THE CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT FROM THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF I-2 TO THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF AR
WITH CONDITIONS UPON THE APPLICATION OF RICHARD A. HALL
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on May 22, 2001,
and the second reading and public hearing were held June 26, 2001; and,
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public
hearing on this matter on June 5, 2001; and
WHEREAS, legal notice and advertisement has been provided as required
by law.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1.That the zoning classification of a portion of a 12.56-acre tract of
real estate, containing 7.94 acres and as described herein, and located on Peaceful
Drive (Route 821) (a portion of Tax Map Number 72.02-2-3.2) in the Catawba
Magisterial District, is hereby changed from the zoning classification of I-2, Industrial
District, to the zoning classification of AR, Agriculture/Residential District.
2.That this action is taken upon the application of Richard A. Hall.
3.That the owner of the property has voluntarily proffered in writing
the following condition which the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
hereby accepts:
(1)The development will be limited to two (2) residential building
lots.
4.That said real estate is more fully described as follows:
Beginning at Point No. 1 on the north side of Peaceful Drive (Rte. 821);
said point being approximately 500 feet east of the intersection of Rte. 821
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with Rte. 813; said point being corner to the property of Randall B. and
Connie G. Thomas and the property herein described; thence leaving
Point No. 1 with a line between the Thomas property and the property
herein described N. 17 deg. 59' 00" W. 214.52 feet to Point No. 2; thence
continuing with the Thomas property and the property herein described S.
59 deg. 04' 35" W. 216.19 feet to Point No. 3 on the line of the Effie
Maude St.Clair property; thence with the line between the St.Clair property
and the Richard A. Hall property and the property described herein N. 19
deg. 25' 40" W. 857.47 feet to Point No. 4, corner to the property of the
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors; thence with a line between the
property of the Board of Supervisors and the property herein described S.
72 deg. 35' 25" E. 622.34 feet to Point No. 5; thence with a proposed
zoning line S. 12 deg. 11' 05' E. 611.74 feet to Point No. 7 on the north
side of Peaceful Drive; thence with the north side of Peaceful Drive S. 57
deg. 44' 30" W. 220.00 feet to Point No. 1, the Point of Beginning, and
being the westerly portion of a 12.564 acre tract and containing 7.964
acres and designated as Tract "A" and being as shown on plat for
rezoning for Richard A. Hall and Barbara S. Hall by T. P. Parker & Son,
dated March 13, 2001.
5.That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days
after its final passage. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance be, and the same hereby are, repealed. The Zoning
Administrator is directed to amend the zoning district map to reflect the change in
zoning classification authorized by this ordinance.
On motion of Supervisor Church to adopt the ordinance, and carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
3.Second reading of ordinance to obtain a Special Use Permit
for a private horse stable on 3.617 acres located at 4390
Harborwood Road, Catawba Magisterial District, upon the
petition of James and Sandra Worley. (Janet Scheid, Senior
Planner)
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Ms. Scheid advised that this is a petition for a special use permit for a
private horse stable on 3.617 acres, and because the property is zoned R-1, a special
use permit is required to keep horses. The existing surrounding properties include a
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mixture of single family dwellings and private stables on larger parcels of land. The
Planning Commission recommended approval with a maximum of three horses on the
property. There were no citizens present to speak on this item.
Supervisor Church moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
ORDINANCE 062601-11 GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO
JAMES AND SANDRA WORLEY FOR A PRIVATE STABLE TO BE
LOCATED AT 4390 HARBORWOOD ROAD (TAX MAP NO. 74.00-1-
8.4), CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, James and Sandra Worley have filed a petition for a special
use permit for a private stable to be located at 4390 Harborwood Road (Tax Map No.
74.00-1-8.4) in the Catawba Magisterial District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter
on June 5, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, held a
first reading on this matter on May 22, 2001; the second reading and public hearing on
this matter was held on June 26, 2001.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
1.That the Board finds that the granting of a special use permit to
James and Sandra Worley for a private stable to be located at 4390 Harborwood Road
(Tax Map No. 74.00-1-8.4) in the Catawba Magisterial District is substantially in accord
with the adopted 2000 Community Plan pursuant to the provisions of § 15.2-2232 of the
1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and said Special Use Permit is hereby approved
with the following condition:
(1)There will be a maximum of three (3) horses on the
property.
2.That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days
after its final passage. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance be, and the same hereby are, repealed. The Zoning
Administrator is directed to amend the zoning district map to reflect the change in
zoning classification authorized by this ordinance.
On motion of Supervisor Church to adopt the ordinance, and carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
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4.Second reading of ordinance to obtain a Special Use Permit to
construct a new school on 21.12 acres located on the north
side of Buck Mountain Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District,
upon the petition of Faith Christian School. (Janet Scheid,
Senior Planner)
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This is a request for a special use permit to construct a new school on 21
acres. The school is currently located in Roanoke City and is an independent, non-
affiliated facility which provides a classical Christian education to grades 6 through 9 at
this time, and the petitioner wants to expand the program to cover K through 12. The
school will be located adjoining the Blue Ridge Parkway on the rear with access from
Buck Mountain Road. The topography of the site varies with elevations on the site
ranging from 1200 feet to approximately 1350 feet, making the rear of the property
about level with the Parkway at 1300 to 1356 feet. The school envisions 60,000 sq ft of
space, and the conceptual plans show a campus style arrangement and an athletic field
primarily for soccer. The Planning Commission approved the petition but added a
condition dealing with site lighting. The Planning Commission also had concerns about
traffic since at build out, the school expects 520 students, and within ten years,
approximately 430 students in grades K through 12. There would be approximately
1200 vehicle trips per day to and from the school. The petitioner held a community
meeting and there was no strong opposition.
In response to Supervisor Johnson’s inquiry if the school is subject to the
provisions in the Blue Ridge Parkway protection ordinance, Ms. Scheid advised that it is
not but is covered by the guidelines in the Roanoke County Community Plan.
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Supervisor Nickens suggested adding a second condition that the development be in
general conformity with the Roanoke County Community Plan.
David M. Savitz, 265 Lakewood Court, Rocky Mount, Virginia, member of
the Board of Directors of Faith Christian School, and Facilities Committee, advised that
the school is in its fourth year and they need additional space to expand classroom
space as well as recreational areas. This site is unique because it meets many of their
requirements and they are very interested in becoming part of the community.
In response to Supervisor Minnix’s inquiries about nighttime lighting of the
athletic fields, Mr. Savitz advised that they would like to have the option of night time
sports and are willing to accept conditions that keep the lights from reflecting to the
Parkway viewshed or disturbing their neighbors. Supervisor Minnix advised that they
could come back to the Board in a year and ask for sports lighting.
The following citizens spoke in support of approving the special use
permit: (1) D. Michael Savitz, Jr., 265 Lakewood Court; (3) Kathy Robertson, 5444
Stonebrook Drive; and (3) Timothy Martin, 2617 Cenderhurst Avenue.
Jeff Straugn from Spectrum Design responded to Supervisor Minnix’s
questions concerning Mr. Straugn’s preliminary discussions with VDOT about a
deceleration lane, turning lane, and school warning signs.
Supervisor Minnix suggested several things that he wanted to be covered
in the ordinance: (1) school zone signs to warn motorist; (2) colors used that are in the
Community Plan Clearbrook Overlay; (3) a turning lane; and (4) establish one year to
return and ask for outside lighting for sports. In response to Supervisor Nickens’
concerns about the petitioner having to incur additional cost to come back for approval
of sports lighting, Mr. Mahoney suggested that the petitioner could present their sports
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lighting plan to the staff for review and only if there was disagreement, it would be
brought to the Board for approval. Supervisor Minnix advised that he would like to see
the plan when presented to staff.
Supervisor Minnix moved to adopt the ordinance and add condition #2 and
condition #3 to the ordinance. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
After the vote, Chairman Minnix advised that another citizen had arrived
late and asked to speak. Randy Kingery, 6506 Crowell Gap, expressed appreciation for
approval of the special use permit.
ORDINANCE 062601-12 GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO
FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, INC. TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SCHOOL
TO BE LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BUCK MOUNTAIN ROAD
(TAX MAP NO. 88.03-3-11), CAVE SPRING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Faith Christian School, Inc. has filed a petition for a special
use permit to construct a new school to be located on the north side of Buck Mountain
Road (Tax Map No. 88.03-3-11) in the Cave Spring Magisterial District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter
on June 5, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, held a
first reading on this matter on May 22, 2001; the second reading and public hearing on
this matter was held on June 26, 2001.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
1.That the Board finds that the granting of a special use permit to
Faith Christian School, Inc. to construct a new school to be located on the north side of
Buck Mountain Road (Tax Map No. 88.03-3-11) in the Cave Spring Magisterial District
is substantially in accord with the adopted 2000 Community Plan pursuant to the
provisions of § 15.2-2232 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and said Special
Use Permit is hereby approved with the following conditions:
(1)The plan will be developed in general conformity with the
Community Plan and Clearbrook Overlay District.
(2)If the applicant installs exterior lighting, including lighting for
athletic fields, then the applicant shall submit such lighting
plan to County staff for review and approval. Any
disagreement shall be submitted to the Board of
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Supervisors.
(3) Applicant shall install school zone warning signs and a
deceleration lane as required by VDOT standards.
2.That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days
after its final passage. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance be, and the same hereby are, repealed. The Zoning
Administrator is directed to amend the zoning district map to reflect the change in
zoning classification authorized by this ordinance.
On motion of Supervisor Minnix to adopt the ordinance with three
conditions added, and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
5.Second reading of ordinance reapportioning the
representation in the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, by altering the boundaries of the election
districts by establishing voting precincts therefor,
incorporating a map showing the boundaries of said districts
and precincts, changing polling places, and providing for an
effective date of this ordinance. (Paul Mahoney, County
Attorney)
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Mr. Mahoney advised this is the second reading of the redistricting
ordinance. There are no changes from the first reading but because this is a public
hearing, he summarized the three major revisions of the districts as follows: (1) between
the Hollins and Catawba Districts, the change divides the Woodland Precinct at
Woodhaven Road and moves that portion to Catawba District with the remainder in the
Hollins District; (2) between the Vinton and Hollins Districts, the boundary moves from
Stuart Knob up to Challenger Drive; and (3) the Vinton District is expanded to a new
boundary with Crowell Gap Road and the southern portion of Bandy Road. The
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Windsor Hills District would remain unchanged. These election district changes, as well
as new General Assembly House and Senate Boundary changes, required numerous
precinct changes. Two significant changes to precinct boundaries are: (1) Peters Creek
#105 will be split at Forest Acre Trail between Mason Valley Precinct #102 and Glenvar
Precinct #103, due to changes between the 21th and 22nd Senate District. (2)
Lindenwood Precinct #405 which is divided at Mountain View Road, Sunflower Drive,
Ivey Land and Wolf Creek and added to North Vinton Precinct #403 due to changes in
the 11th and 17th House of Delegates District. The main goal of this redistricting is to
accomplish federal and constitutional requirements, while minimizing any adverse
changes on citizens, and maintaining an ideal population in each district of 17,156
citizens. The total population percentage deviation is 5.72% which is within the federal
court guidelines.
Supervisor Church extended thanks to Mr. Mahoney, Registrar St. John
and County Planner Terry Harrington for their work on the redistricting process.
Lee B. Eddy, 2211 Pommell Drive, recommended that the number of
supervisors be increased from five to seven with two at-large members as part of the
redistricting process, and the process be delayed until additional input from citizens can
be obtained.
James Garriss, 3108 Honeywood Lane, advised that he is concerned that
the majority of the tax base of the County is represented by only two supervisors and
asked that the implications of tax revenue on representation be considered. He would
like to see an inclusive team effort for all districts with better representation spread out
over the tax base.
In response to Supervisor Johnson’s inquiry regarding Mr. Eddy’s
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suggestion for a seven member Board, Mr. Mahoney advised that state law and County
charter does authorize changing the membership of the Board at any time. Supervisor
Johnson suggested putting this question on the next Citizen Survey and indicated that
he would be receptive to any input from citizens.
Supervisor Nickens moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
ORDINANCE 062601-13 REAPPORTIONING THE REPRESENTATION
IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY,
VIRGINIA, BY ALTERING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ELECTION
DISTRICTS, BY ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS THEREFOR,
INCORPORATING A MAP SHOWING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID
DISTRICTS AND PRECINCTS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, on February 27, 2001, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County held a public hearing to receive comments on developing guidelines for the
redistricting of Roanoke County in accordance with the decennial census; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2002, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County adopted Guidelines for the 2001 Redistricting of Roanoke County.
WHEREAS, legal notice of a public hearing concerning the adoption of an
ordinance establishing magisterial districts for the County of Roanoke was provided as
required by law; and
WHEREAS, the first reading on this ordinance was held June 12, 2001;
and the second reading and public hearing was held on June 26, 2001; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of SUPERVISORS
of Roanoke County, as follows:
1.That there shall be established in Roanoke County five magisterial
or election districts to be known and designated as follows:
Catawba Magisterial District
Hollins Magisterial District
Vinton Magisterial District
Cave Spring Magisterial District
Windsor Hills Magisterial District
from each of which there shall be elected one member of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County; and
2.That the outside boundaries of the five magisterial districts shall be
as follows:
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Catawba Magisterial District
Beginning at the common corner between Craig, Montgomery, and Roanoke counties;
thence with the line between Craig and Roanoke counties along the crest of North and
Brush Mountains in a northeastern direction to the common corner in the line between
Roanoke, Craig, and Botetourt counties; thence with the line between Roanoke and
Botetourt counties in a southeasterly direction to the southerly right-of-way line of
Interstate 81; thence with the southerly right-of-way of Interstate 81 and in a westerly
direction to its intersection with Interstate 581; thence in a southerly direction with
Interstate 581 to its intersection with
Peters Creek Road (Route 117), said point being on the northerly boundary of the City
of Roanoke and the northerly right-of-way of Peters Creek Road (Route 117); thence in
the southwesterly direction of Peters Creek Road ( Route 117) and with the City of
Roanoke corporate lines to their intersection with Cove Road (Route 116); thence with
Cove Road (Route 116) and with the City of Roanoke corporate line in a westerly and
southwesterly direction to its intersection with the east corporate line of the City of
Salem; thence with the east corporate line of the City of Salem in a northwesterly
direction to Electric Road (Virginia Primary Route 419); thence with the east corporate
line of the City of Salem and Electric Road (Virginia Primary Route 419) to Interstate 81
and the north corporate line of the City of Salem; thence with the north corporate line of
the City of Salem and Interstate 81 in a southwesterly direction into the west corporate
line of the City of Salem; thence with the corporate line of the City of Salem in a
southerly direction to a point of intersection with Twelve O=Clock Knob Road (Route
694); thence in a southerly direction with Twelve O=Clock Knob Road (Route 694) to a
point where it intersects with a gas transmission line at the crest of Twelve O=Clock
Knob (elevation 2683); thence with the crest of Twelve O=Clock Knob and with the crest
of Poor Mountain, the dividing line between the Catawba and the Windsor Hills
Magisterial Districts, in a westerly and southwesterly direction to its intersection with
Poor Mountain Road (State Secondary Route 612); thence following the ridge line of
Poor Mountain in generally southwesterly direction to a point of intersection with
Honeysuckle Road (State Secondary Route 916) at the Roanoke/Montgomery County
line; thence with the Roanoke/Montgomery County line in a northerly direction to the
place of beginning.
Windsor Hills Magisterial District
Beginning at a point on the east side of Electric Road (Virginia Primary Route 419) and
the north side of Keagy Road (Virginia Secondary Highway 685) a common corner on
the City of Salem/City of Roanoke/Roanoke County boundary; thence with the west
corporate line of the City of Roanoke and the east side of Electric Road (Virginia
Primary Route 419) in a south-southeasterly direction to the intersection of Glen
Heather Road (Virginia Highway 713); thence with the west corporate line of the City of
Roanoke and the south side of Glen Heather Road (Virginia Highway 713) in an easterly
direction to the intersection with Grandin Road Extension (State Secondary Route 686);
thence with the west corporate line of the City of Roanoke and the south side of Grandin
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Road Extension (State Secondary Route 686) in an easterly direction to the west
outside boundary of Taryn Hill Subdivision; thence with the west corporate line of the
City of Roanoke to Garst Mill Road (Route 682); thence with the west corporate line of
the City of Roanoke and the south side of Garst Mill Road (Route 682) in an east-
northeasterly direction to the intersection of Grandin Road Extension (State Secondary
Route 686); thence with the west corporate line of the City of Roanoke and the south
side of Grandin Road Extension (State Secondary Route 686) in an easterly direction to
the center of Mudlick Creek; thence with the west corporate line of the City of Roanoke
to Brambleton Avenue (U. S. Highway 221); thence leaving the corporate line of the City
of Roanoke and with Brambleton Avenue (U. S. Highway 221) in a southwesterly
direction to Poage Valley Road Extension (State Secondary Route 690); thence
southerly with Poage Valley Road Extension (State Secondary Route 690) to
Dawnwood Road (State Secondary Route 691); thence with Dawnwood Road (State
Secondary Route 691) in a southerly direction to the Roanoke/Franklin County line;
thence with the Roanoke/Franklin County line as it meanders in a southwesterly
direction along the crest of Blue Ridge Mountains to its intersection with the
Roanoke/Floyd County line; thence with the Roanoke/Floyd County line westerly to its
intersection with the common corner of the Roanoke/Montgomery/Floyd county line;
thence with the Roanoke/Montgomery County line in a northerly direction to the crest of
Poor Mountain at its intersection with Honeysuckle Road (State Secondary Route 916);
thence along the crest of Poor Mountain in a generally northeasterly direction thence
continuing along the crest of Poor Mountain and Twelve O'Clock Knob to a point where
a gas transmission line crosses the crest of Twelve O'Clock Knob (elevation 2683) at
Twelve O=Clock Knob Road; thence with Twelve O=Clock Knob Road in a northerly
direction to its intersection with the corporate line of the City of Salem; thence with the
corporate line of the City of Salem in an easterly and northerly direction to Keagy Road
(Virginia Secondary Highway 685); thence in a northerly and easterly direction with
Keagy Road (Virginia Secondary Highway 685) to its intersection with Electric Road
(Virginia Primary Route 419) to place of beginning.
Cave Spring Magisterial District
Beginning at a point where Yellow Mountain Road (Virginia Secondary Route 668)
crosses the Blue Ridge Parkway; thence in a southerly direction until Yellow Mountain
Road (Virginia Secondary Route 668) intersects Mayland Road (Route 667); thence in a
southeasterly direction with Mayland Road (Secondary Route 667) to its intersection
with Bandy Road (State Route 666);
; thence
in a northeasterly direction with State Route 666 to its intersection with State Route 667
(Old Virginia Springs Road); thence southeasterly with State Route 667 (Old Virginia
Springs Road) extended to the Roanoke/Franklin County line; thence with the
Roanoke/Franklin County line in a southwest to northwest direction as it meanders
along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains to a point where Dawnwood Road (State
Secondary Route 691) crosses said Roanoke/Franklin County line; thence in a northerly
direction with the Dawnwood Road (State Secondary Route 691) to its point of
intersection with Poage Valley Road Extension (State Secondary Route 690); thence
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with Poage Valley Road Extension (State Secondary Route 690) in a northerly direction
to its intersection with Bent Mountain Road (U. S. Highway 221); thence in a
northeasterly direction with Bent Mountain Road (U.S. Highway 221) to a point where
said route enters the City of Roanoke; thence with the corporate line of the City of
Roanoke in a southeasterly and easterly direction until it intersects with the western side
of Yellow Mountain Road (Virginia Secondary Route 668) at the place of beginning.
Hollins Magisterial District
Beginning at a point of intersection of the southerly right-of-way of Interstate 81 and the
Roanoke/Botetourt County line; thence with the southerly right-of-way of Interstate 81 in
a westerly direction to its intersection with Interstate 581; thence in a southerly direction
with Interstate 581
Peters Creek Road (Virginia
Route 117) and the corporate line of the City of Roanoke; thence in an easterly and
southerly direction with the corporate line of the City of Roanoke to a point of
intersection with the crest of Stewart=s Knob; thence east with the crest of Stewart=s
Knob to the Blue Ridge Parkway; thence in a northeasterly direction with the Blue Ridge
Parkway to the Botetourt County line;
thence in a northerly and westerly direction with the
Roanoke/Botetourt County line to the place of beginning.
Vinton Magisterial District
Beginning at a common point between Botetourt and Roanoke counties
and the Blue
Ridge Parkway; thence in a southwesterly direction along the Blue Ridge Parkway to
the crest of Stewart=s Knob; thence in a westerly direction with Stewart=s Knob to a
point on the City of Roanoke corporate line; thence in a southeasterly direction along
the said City of Roanoke=s corporate line to the northern-most corner of the corporate
line of the Town of Vinton; thence following the courses of the corporate line between
the Town of Vinton and the City of Roanoke in a westerly and southerly direction to a
point at the corner of the Town of Vinton corporate line at the Roanoke River and on the
City of Roanoke corporate line; thence continuing with the City of Roanoke corporate
line in a south and southwesterly direction until the said City of Roanoke corporate line
intersects the western right-of-way line of Yellow Mountain Road (Virginia Secondary
Route 668); thence continuing with the western right-of-way line of Yellow Mountain
Road (Virginia Secondary Route 668) in a southerly direction until its intersection with
Mayland Road (Virginia Secondary Route 667); thence in a southeasterly direction with
Mayland Road (Virginia Secondary Route 667) until its intersection with Bandy Road
(Secondary Route 666);
thence in a northeasterly
direction with Bandy Road to its intersection with Route 667 (Old Virginia Springs
Road); thence in a southeasterly direction with Route 667 (Old Virginia Springs Road)
extended to the Franklin County line; thence following the Roanoke/Franklin County
line as it meanders in a northeasterly and northerly direction to the Roanoke/Bedford
County line to the place of beginning.
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3.That the outside boundaries of the thirty-one voting precincts shall be as
follows:
BENNETT SPRINGS PRECINCT - 107
Beginning at a point on the Roanoke/Montgomery County line at the top of Catawba
Mountain; thence with the crest of Catawba Mountain in an easterly direction to the top
of McAfee Knob; thence with the crest of Tinker Mountain in an easterly direction to the
Roanoke/Botetourt County line; thence with the Roanoke/Botetourt County line in a
southeasterly direction to the southerly right-of-way of Interstate 81; thence west with
Interstate 81 to its intersection with
a service road identified as Loch Haven Drive (Route 5004);
thence north with Loch Haven Drive (Route 5004) to Loch Haven Country Club;
thence north with the road to Loch Haven Country Club to Timberview Road (State
Secondary Route 1404); thence in a westerly direction with Timberview Road (State
Secondary Route 1404) to the City of Roanoke Water Department west property line;
thence north with the City of Roanoke Water Department west property line to the
topographic crest of Brushy Mountain; thence with the crest of Brushy Mountain in a
southwesterly direction crossing Mason's Creek to the intersection of Catawba Valley
Drive (Virginia Route 311) at its intersection with Dutch Oven Road (State Secondary
Route 863); thence north with Virginia Route 311 to Plunkett Road (State Route 874);
thence west with Plunkett Road (State Route 874), to a point where Mason's Creek
crosses under Plunkett Road (State Route 874); thence in a north-northwesterly
direction with Mason's Creek to its intersection with Old Catawba Road (Route 864);
thence south with Old Catawba Road (Route 864) to its intersection with Bradshaw
Road (State Secondary Route 622); thence with Bradshaw Road (State Secondary
Route 622) in a westerly direction to the Roanoke/ Montgomery County line; thence with
the Roanoke/Montgomery County line in a northwesterly direction to the place of
beginning.
Catawba Magisterial District
Roanoke Moose Lodge #284 - Voting Place
BENT MOUNTAIN PRECINCT - 301
Beginning on the Roanoke/Montgomery County line at the top of Poor Mountain at the
intersection of Honeysuckle Road (State Secondary Route 916); thence following the
ridge line of Poor Mountain in a generally northeasterly direction to its intersection with
Poor Mountain Road (Route 612); an elevation of 3720 feet near the radio tower shown
on USGS quad sheet; thence continuing in a generally easterly direction
with Poor Mountain Road (Route 612), down the slope of Poor Mountain to an elevation
of 2800 feet; thence following the 2800 feet contour elevation of Poor and Bent
Mountains in a generally southern direction to the contours point of intersection with the
AEP Company high tension Roanoke-Claytor transmission line; thence easterly with the
AEP Company high tension Roanoke-Claytor transmission line down the slope of Bent
Mountain to the topographic elevation 2000 feet at a branch of Back Creek; thence with
the topographic elevation 2000 feet in a southeasterly direction with the base of Bent
Mountain to Dividing Spring Branch; thence southerly with Dividing Spring Branch as it
meanders to the Roanoke/Franklin County line at Slings Gap; thence with the
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Roanoke/Franklin County line in a westerly-southwesterly direction to the
Roanoke/Floyd County line; thence with the Roanoke/Floyd County line westerly to the
Roanoke/Floyd/Montgomery County line; thence with the Roanoke/Montgomery County
line in a northerly direction to the place of beginning.
Windsor Hills Magisterial District
Bent Mountain Fire Station - Voting Place
PRECINCT -205
BONSACK
Beginning at a point of intersection of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the
Roanoke/Botetourt County line; thence in a
southwesterly direction with the Blue Ridge
Parkway to the topographic crest of Stewart’s Knob; thence with the topographic crest
of Stewart’s Knob in a westerly direction to a point on the east corporate line of the City
of Roanoke; thence with the east corporate line of the City of Roanoke in a north-
northwesterly direction to its intersection with Read Mountain Road ( State Secondary
Route 611); thence in a westerly direction with Read Mountain Road (Secondary Route
611) until it intersects with the crest of Read Mountain extended; thence northeasterly
with the crest of Read Mountain until it intersects with the Roanoke/Botetourt County
line; thence southeasterly with the Roanoke/Botetourt County line to the place of
beginning.
Hollins Magisterial District
Bonsack United Methodist Church - Voting Place
BOTETOURT SPRINGS PRECINCT - 204
Beginning at the southerly right-of-way of Interstate 81 and Deer Branch Creek; thence
south with Deer Branch Creek to Peters Creek Road (Virginia Route 117); thence with
Peters Creek Road (Virginia Route 117) in a westerly direction to the west fork of
Carvin Creek; thence with the west fork of Carvin Creek in a northwesterly then
southwesterly direction to a point where the center line of Whispering Pines Drive, if
extended, would intersect the said west fork of Carvin Creek; thence with the center line
of Whispering Pines Drive extended in a southwesterly direction to existing Whispering
Pines Drive; thence with Whispering Pines Drive in a southwesterly direction to its
intersection with Wood Haven Road (Virginia Secondary Route 628); thence with Wood
Haven Road (State Secondary Route 628) west to the west right-of-way of Interstate
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Route 581; thence north with the west right-of-way line of Interstate Route 581 to
Interstate Route 81; thence east with the southerly right-of-way of Interstate 81 to the
place of beginning.
Hollins Magisterial District
Hollins Fire Station - Voting Place
BURLINGTON PRECINCT- 202
Beginning at a point at the intersection of Williamson Road (U. S. Highway 11) and
Peters Creek Road (Virginia Route 117); thence west with Peters Creek Road (Virginia
Route 117) to its intersection with Wood Haven Road (State Secondary Route 628) and
the north corporate limit of the City of Roanoke; thence with the north corporate limit of
the City of Roanoke in an east/southeasterly direction to Route 1858; thence with Route
1858 east to Florist Road (State Secondary Route 623); thence with Florist Road (State
Secondary Route 623) leaving the north corporate limit of the City of Roanoke in a
northerly direction to Williamson Road (U. S. Highway 11); thence north with Williamson
Road (U. S. Highway 11) to the place of beginning.
Hollins Magisterial District
Burlington Elementary School - Voting Place
CASTLE ROCK PRECINCT -305
Beginning at a point in the intersection of Electric Road (Virginia Primary Route 419)
and Brambleton Avenue (U. S. Highway 221); thence southwesterly with Brambleton
Avenue (U. S. Highway 221) to its intersection with Ran Lynn Road (Route 745);
thence in a northwesterly direction with Ran Lynn Road (Route 745) to its
intersection with South Roselawn Road (State Route 690); thence with South Roselawn
Road (State Secondary Route 690) in a northeasterly direction to its intersection with
Roselawn Road (State Route 689); thence in a northerly direction with Roselawn Road
(State Route 689) to the crossing location of the AEP Company high tension Glen Lynn-
Hancock Electric Transmission line; thence with Appalachian Power Company high
tension Glen Lyn-Hancock Electric Transmission line in a northeasterly direction to its
intersection with Brahma Road (State Secondary Route 1687); thence northwest with
Brahma Road (State Secondary Route 1687) to Longhorn Road (State Secondary
Route 1688); thence north with Longhorn Road (State Secondary Route
1688) to Castle Rock Road (State Secondary Route 702); thence in a westerly direction
with Castle Rock Road (State Secondary Route 702) to Stoneybrook Drive (State
Secondary Route 1316); thence north/northeasterly with Stoneybrook Drive (State
Secondary Route 1316) to Electric Road (Virginia Primary Route 419); thence in a
southeasterly/easterly direction with Electric Road (Virginia Primary Route 419) to its
intersection with Brambleton Avenue (U. S. Highway 221) being the place of beginning.
Windsor Hills Magisterial District
Cave Spring Fire Station - Voting Place
CATAWBA PRECINCT - 101
Beginning at the top of Brush Mountain at the Montgomery/Roanoke/Craig County line;
thence with the Roanoke/Craig County line in a northeasterly direction to the
Roanoke/Craig/Botetourt County line; thence with the Roanoke/Botetourt County line in
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a southerly direction to the crest of Tinker Mountain; thence with the crest of Tinker
Mountain in a westerly direction to the top of McAfee Knob on Catawba Mountain;
thence continuing in a westerly direction with the crest of Catawba Mountain to the
Roanoke/Montgomery County line; thence with the Roanoke/Montgomery County line in
a northerly direction to the place of beginning.
Catawba Magisterial District
Catawba Fire Station - Voting Place
CAVE SPRING PRECINCT - 503
Beginning at a point at the intersection of Brambleton Avenue (U. S. Highway 221) and
Colonial Avenue (State Secondary Route 720); thence east with Colonial Avenue (State
Secondary Route 720) to Penn Forest Boulevard (State Secondary Route 687); thence
continuing east with Penn Forest Boulevard (State Secondary Route 687) to Chaparral
Drive (State Secondary Route 800); thence southwest with Chaparral Drive (State
Secondary Route 800) to Merriman Road (State Secondary Route 613); thence with
Merriman Road (State Secondary Route 613) southeasterly to Cartwright Drive (State
Secondary Route 1726); thence with Cartwright Drive (State Secondary Route 1726) in
a southwesterly direction to Crystal Creek Drive (State Secondary Route 897); thence
with Crystal Creek Drive (State Secondary Route 897) in a westerly direction to
Brambleton Avenue (U. S. Highway 221); thence with Brambleton Avenue (U. S.
Highway 221) in a northerly direction to the place of beginning.
Cave Spring Magisterial District
Cave Spring Elementary School - Voting Place
CLEARBROOK PRECINCT - 505
Beginning at a point in the City of Roanoke corporate line where Franklin Road (U. S.
220) south exits the City; thence with the southerly boundary of the City of Roanoke in
the northeasterly direction to a point where it intersects Yellow Mountain Road
(Secondary Route 668); thence in a southerly direction until Yellow Mountain Road
(Route 668) intersects Mayland Road (Route 667); thence in a southeasterly direction
with Mayland Road (Secondary Route 667) until it intersects with Bandy Road
(Secondary Route 666);
thence in a northeasterly direction with
Secondary Route 666 (Bandy Road) to its intersection with State Route 667 (Old
Virginia Springs Road); thence southeasterly with State Route 667 (Old Virginia Springs
Road extended) to the Franklin County line at the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains;
thence with the Roanoke/Franklin County line in a southwesterly to northwesterly
direction as it meanders along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains to Merriman Road
(State Secondary Route 613); thence northerly along Merriman Road (State Secondary
Route 613) until it intersects the Blue Ridge Parkway; thence in a southeasterly and
northeasterly direction with the Blue Ridge Parkway until it intersects Franklin Road (U.
S. 220); thence northerly with Franklin Road (U. S. 220) to the place of beginning.
Cave Spring Magisterial District
Clearbrook Elementary School - Voting Place
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COTTON HILL PRECINCT - 501
Beginning at a point on the western right-of-way of Brambleton Avenue (U. S. Highway
221) at its intersection with Crystal Creek Drive (State Secondary Route 897); thence
with Brambleton Avenue (U. S. Highway 221) to Poage Valley Road Extension (State
Secondary Route 690); thence south with Poage Valley Road Extension (State
Secondary Route 690) to Dawnwood Road (State Secondary Route 691); thence in a
southerly direction with Dawnwood Road (State Secondary Route 691), if extended
would intersect to the Franklin/Roanoke County line; thence in an easterly direction with
the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Franklin/Roanoke County line to
Merriman Road (State Secondary Route 613) northerly direction with Merriman Road
(State Secondary Route 613) through Starkey to Crystal Creek Drive (State Secondary
Route 897); thence with Crystal Creek Drive (State Secondary Route 897) in a westerly
direction to the point of beginning.
Cave Spring Magisterial District
Penn Forest Elementary School - Voting Place
GARST MILL PRECINCT - 306
Beginning at a point on Electric Road (Virginia Primary Route 419) where the west fork
of Mud Lick Creek crosses Electric Road (Route 419); thence with the west fork of Mud
Lick Creek as it meanders in a northeasterly direction to the southerly corporate line of
the City of Roanoke; thence with the corporate line of the City of Roanoke in a
northeasterly and southeasterly direction to a point where it crosses Brambleton Avenue
(U. S. Highway 221); thence with Brambleton Avenue (U. S. Highway 221) in a
southwesterly direction to its intersection with Electric Road (Virginia Primary Route
419); thence with Electric Road (Virginia Primary Route 419) in a northwesterly direction
to the place of beginning.
Windsor Hills Magisterial District
Library Headquarters - Voting Place
GLENVAR PRECINCT - 103
Beginning at a point on the Roanoke/Montgomery County line where U. S. Interstate 81
intersects that line; thence with the said U. S. Interstate 81 in a northeasterly direction to
its intersection with State Secondary Route 640; thence to the south right-of-way line of
the said Interstate 81 to the western most corner of the City of Salem corporate line;
thence in a generally northeasterly direction with the said City of Salem corporate line to
a point where Dry Branch forks into an easterly and westerly fork; thence with the
easterly fork of the said Dry Branch as it meanders in generally a northwesterly direction
to where this branch or hollow intersects a fire trail at
the topographic crest of Fort Lewis Mountain, the said
branch or hollow crosses the boundary of the Haven State
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Catawba Magisterial District
Fort Lewis Baptist Church – Voting Place
GREEN HILL PRECINCT - 106
Beginning at a point on U.S. Interstate 81 at its intersection with Secondary Route 640
and opposite and north ofthe City of Salem corporate limits; thence south to the
west corporate line of the City of Salem; thence with the west corporate line of the City
of Salem in a southerly direction and with the south corporate line of the City of Salem
in an easterly and southerly direction to its intersection with Twelve O'Clock Knob Road
(Route 694); thence with Twelve O'Clock Knob Road (Route 694) in a southerly
direction to a point where it intersects with a gas transmission line at the crest of 12
Twelve O'Clock Knob (elevation 2683); thence with the crest of 12 Twelve O'Clock Knob
and with the crest of Poor Mountain, the dividing line between Catawba and the
Windsor Hills Magisterial District, in a westerly and southwesterly direction to the
intersection of Poor Mountain Road (State Secondary Route 612); thence following the
crest of Poor Mountain in a generally southwesterly direction to its intersection with
Honeysuckle Road (State Secondary Route 916) on the Montgomery/Roanoke County
line; thence with the Montgomery/Roanoke County line in a northerly direction to U.S.
Interstate 81; thence in a northeasterly direction with U.S. Interstate 81 to the point of
beginning.
Catawba Magisterial District
Fort Lewis Fire Station - Voting Place
HOLLINS PRECINCT - 206
Beginning at the southerly right-of-way of Interstate 81 and the Roanoke/Botetourt
County Line; thence with the southerly right-of-way of Interstate 81 in a westerly
direction to Deer Branch Creek; thence south with Deer Branch Creek as it meanders to
Peters Creek Road (Virginia Route 117); thence easterly with Peters Creek Road
(Virginia Route 117) to its intersection with Williamson Road (Route 11); thence in a
southeasterly direction with Williamson Road (Route 11) to its intersection with
Clubhouse Drive (State Secondary Route 1821); thence in a southeasterly direction with
Clubhouse Drive (State Secondary Route 1821) extended until it intersects the east fork
of Carvins Creek; thence northeasterly with Carvins Creek as it meanders until it
intersections Plantation Road (Virginia Primary Route 115); thence in a northwesterly
direction with Plantation Road (Virginia Primary Route 115) until it intersects Williamson
Road (Route 11) until it intersects the Roanoke/Botetourt County line; thence with the
Roanoke/Botetourt County line in a northwesterly direction to the place of beginning.
Hollins Magisterial District
Voting Place
HUNTING HILLS PRECINCT - 507
Beginning at a point where Electric Road (U.S. Route 419) intersects the corporate line
of the City of Roanoke; thence in a southeasterly direction with the corporate line of the
City of Roanoke and partially with Franklin Road (Route 220) to a point where the said
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Franklin Road (Route 220) intersects the Blue Ridge Parkway; thence with the Blue
Ridge Parkway in a southwesterly and then northwesterly direction to its intersection
with Merriman Road (Route 613); thence in a northerly direction with Merriman Road
(State Secondary Route 613) to Starkey Road (Secondary Route 904); thence in an
easterly and northerly direction with Starkey Road (State Secondary Route 904) to its
intersection with Electric Road (State Primary Route 419); thence in a northeasterly
direction with Electric Road (State Primary Route 419) to the place of beginning.
Cave Spring Magisterial District
Voting Place
LINDENWOOD PRECINCT - 405
Beginning at a point of intersection of the east corporate limit of the City of Roanoke and
the topographic crest of Stewart’s Knob; thence in a easterly direction with the
topographic crest of Stewart’s Knob to the Blue Ridge Parkway; thence in a
northeasterly direction with the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Botetourt/Roanoke County
Line; thence south with the Botetourt/Roanoke County line to its intersection with the
Botetourt/Bedford/Roanoke County line; thence with the Bedford/Roanoke County line
in a southerly direction to the Roanoke River; thence west with the Roanoke River to
Wolf Creek at the east corporate limit of the Town of Vinton; thence north with Wolf
Creek and the east corporate limit of the Town of Vinton
to the place of beginning.
Vinton Magisterial District
Voting Place
MASON VALLEY PRECINCT - 102
Beginning at a point on the Roanoke/Montgomery County line at its intersection with
Bradshaw Road (Route 622); thence in an easterly direction with Bradshaw Road
(Route 622) to its intersection with Old Catawba Road (Route 864); thence north with
Old Catawba Road (Route 864) to its intersection with Mason's Creek; thence with
Mason's Creek in a southerly direction to its intersection with Plunkett Road (Route
874); thence in an easterly direction with Plunkett Road (Route 874) to its intersection
with Catawba Valley Road (Virginia Route 311); thence in a southerly direction with
Catawba Valley Road (Virginia Route 311) to the topographic crest of Fort Lewis
Mountain; thence leaving Road (Virginia Route 311) with the topographic
crest of Fort Lewis Mountain
in a
westerly direction to the Roanoke/Montgomery County line; thence with the
Roanoke/Montgomery County line in a northwesterly direction to the place of beginning.
Catawba Magisterial District
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Mason Cove Elementary School - Voting Place
MOUNTAIN VIEW PRECINCT - 203
Beginning at a point on the Roanoke/Botetourt County line at its intersection with
Williamson Road (U. S. Primary Route 11); thence in a westerly direction with
Williamson Road (U. S. Primary Route 11) to its intersection with Plantation Road
(Virginia Primary Route 115); thence in a southerly direction with Plantation Road
(Virginia Primary Route 115) to a point where it intersects with the north corporate line
of the City of Roanoke; thence northeasterly with the corporate line of the City of
Roanoke as it meanders until it intersects with Read Mountain Road (Secondary Route
611); thence in an easterly direction with Read Mountain Road (Secondary Route 611)
until it intersects with the crest of Read Mountain Extended; thence northeasterly with
the crest of Read Mountain until it intersects with the Roanoke/Botetourt County line;
thence northwesterly with the said Roanoke/Botetourt County line to the place of
beginning.
Hollins Magisterial District
Mountain View Elementary School - Voting Place
MOUNT PLEASANT PRECINCT - 406
Beginning at the west corporate line of the Town of Vinton and the east corporate line of
the City of Roanoke at the Roanoke River; thence with the Roanoke River in a
southwesterly direction to the Roanoke/Bedford County line; thence in a southerly
direction with the Roanoke River/Roanoke County/Bedford County line to the
Roanoke/Franklin/Bedford County line; thence in a southerly direction with the
Roanoke/Franklin County line along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains to Crowell
Gap Road (State Route ) 667 (Old Virginia Springs Road extended); thence in a
northwesterly direction with Crowell Gap Road (State Secondary Route 667) to its
intersection with Bandy Road (Route 666); thence continuing with Bandy Road (Route
666) in a southwesterly direction until it intersects with Mayland Road (State
Route 667); thence in a northwesterly direction with Crowell Gap Road (State Route
667) until it intersects Yellow Mountain Road (State Route 668); thence in a
northerly direction with Yellow Mountain Road (State Route 668) until it intersects with
the southern corporate line of the City of Roanoke; thence with the southern corporate
line of the City of Roanoke in a northeasterly direction to the place of beginning.
Vinton Magisterial District
Mount Pleasant Elementary School - Voting Place
MOUNT VERNON PRECINCT -506
Beginning at a point on Colonial Avenue (State Secondary Route 720) and the south
corporate limit of the City of Roanoke; thence with Colonial Avenue (State Secondary
Route 720) in a southwesterly direction to Brambleton Avenue (U. S. Highway 221);
thence in a northeasterly direction with Brambleton Avenue (Route 221) to the south
corporate limit of the City of Roanoke; thence with the south corporate limit of the City of
Roanoke in a southeasterly direction to the place of beginning.
Cave Spring Magisterial District
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Roanoke County Administration Center - Voting Place
NORTHSIDE PRECINCT - 104
Beginning at a point at the intersection of Interstate 581
and Wood Haven Road (State Secondary Route 628); thence in a northwesterly
direction with Wood Haven Road (State Secondary Route 628) to its intersection with
Green Ridge Road (Route 629); thence in a southerly direction with Green Ridge Road
(Route 629)to its intersection with Twilight Road (Route 1577); thence in an easterly
direction with Twilight Road (Route 1577) to its intersection with North Lake Drive
(Route 1524); thence in a southeasterly direction with North Lake Drive (Route 1524) to
its intersection with Peters Creek Road (Virginia Route 117);
said point being on the northern boundary of the City of
Roanoke and the northern right-of-way of Peters Creek Road; thence with the northerly
right-of-way of Virginia Secondary Route 117 (Peters Creek Road) and partially with the
corporate line of the City of Roanoke to the intersection of the northerly right-of-way line
of Virginia Highway 117 (Peters Creek Road) with Interstate 581; thence in a northerly
direction with Interstate 581 to the place of beginning.
Catawba Magisterial District
Northside High School - Voting Place
NORTH VINTON PRECINCT- 403
Beginning at the east corporate line of the City of Roanoke and the west corporate line
of the Town of Vinton at Virginia Avenue; thence with the corporate line of the Town of
Vinton in a northeasterly and easterly direction to
Wolf Creek; thence with Wolf Creek
east corporate line of the Town of Vinton in a southerly
direction to Washington Avenue; thence with Washington Avenue in a westerly direction
to South Pollard Street; thence with South Pollard Street in a southerly direction to
Virginia Avenue at First Street; thence with Virginia Avenue in a westerly direction to
the place of beginning.
Vinton Magisterial District
VintonFire Station - Voting Place
OAK GROVE PRECINCT - 304
Beginning at a point on the east side of Electric Road (Virginia Primary Route 419) and
on the north side of Keagy Road (Virginia Secondary Highway 685) being a point on the
City of Salem/City of Roanoke/Roanoke County boundary; thence with the west
corporate line of the City of Roanoke and the east side of Electric Road (Virginia
Primary Route 419) in a south-southeasterly direction to the intersection with
Stoneybrook Drive (State Secondary Route 1316); thence in a southwesterly direction
with Stoneybrook Drive (State Secondary Route 1316) to Castle Rock Road (State
Secondary Route 702); thence in an easterly direction with Castle Rock Road (State
Secondary Route 702) to Longhorn Road (State Secondary Route 1688); thence south
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with Longhorn Road (State Secondary Route 1688) to Brahma Road (State
Secondary Route 1687; thence southeast with Brahma Road (State Secondary
Route 1687) to the crossing of the AEP Company high tension Glen Lyn-Hancock
electric transmission line; thence with the AEP Company high tension Glen Lyn-
Hancock electric transmission line in a southwesterly direction to Roselawn Road (State
Secondary Route 689); thence northwest with Roselawn Road (State Secondary Route
689) to Mount Chestnut Road (State Secondary Route 692); thence west with Mount
Chestnut Road (State Secondary Route 692) to the crossing location of a gas pipeline;
thence with this gas pipeline in a northerly and then westerly direction to its intersection
with the crest of 12 O'Clock Knob (elevation 2683) at Twelve O'Clock Knob Road
(Route 694); thence with Twelve O'Clock Knob Road (Route 694) in a northerly
direction to the corporate line of the City of Salem; thence with the corporate line of the
City of Salem in an easterly direction to the place of beginning.
Windsor Hills Magisterial District
Oak Grove Elementary School - Voting Place
OGDEN PRECINCT - 504
Beginning at a point on Colonial Avenue (State Secondary Route 720) and the south
corporate limit of the City of Roanoke; thence with Colonial Avenue (State Secondary
Route 720) in a southwesterly direction to Penn Forest Boulevard (State Secondary
Route 687); thence east with Penn Forest Boulevard (State Secondary Route 687) to
Starkey Road (State Secondary Route 904); thence northeast with Starkey Road (State
Secondary Route 904) to Electric Road (Virginia Route 419); thence northeast with
Electric Road (Virginia Route 419) to the south corporate limit of the City of Roanoke;
thence north and westerly with the south corporate limit of the City of Roanoke to the
place of beginning.
Cave Spring Magisterial District
Green Valley Elementary School - Voting Place
PENN FOREST PRECINCT - 502
Beginning at a point at the intersection of Penn Forest Boulevard (State Secondary
Route 687) and Chaparral Drive (State Secondary Route 800); thence with Chaparral
Drive (State Secondary Route 800) in a southwesterly direction to Merriman Road
(State Secondary Route 613); thence southeasterly with Merriman Road (State
Secondary Route 613) to Cartwright Drive (State Secondary Route 1525); thence in a
southwesterly direction with Cartwright Drive (State Secondary Route 1525) to Crystal
Creek Drive (State Secondary Route 897); thence east with Crystal Creek Drive (State
Secondary Route 897) to Merriman Road (State Secondary Route 613); thence with
Merriman Road (State Secondary Route 613) in a southeasterly direction to Starkey
Road (State Secondary Route 904); thence east and north with Starkey Road (State
Secondary Route 904) to Penn Forest Boulevard (State Secondary Route 687); thence
with Penn Forest Boulevard (State Route 687) in a westerly direction to the place of
beginning.
Cave Spring Magisterial District
Cave Spring High School - Voting Place
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PETERS CREEK PRECINCT - 105
Beginning at a point on Wood Haven Road (Route 628) where the said Wood Haven
Road (Route 628) crosses the western right-of-way line of U.S. Route 581; thence north
with the west right-of-way line of Interstate 581 crossing Interstate Route 81 and the
intersection of Route 81 service road (Loch Haven Drive) to the intersection of the
road to Loch Haven Country Club; thence north with the road to Loch Haven Country
Club
to State
Secondary Route 1404; thence in a westerly direction with State Secondary Route 1404
to the City of Roanoke Water Department west property line; thence north with the City
of Roanoke Water Department west property line to the topographic crest of Brushy
Mountain; thence with the topographic crest of Brushy Mountain in a southwesterly
direction crossing Mason Creek to the intersection of Catawba Valley Road (Virginia
Route 311) and Dutch Oven Road (State Secondary Route 683
; thence north with Virginia Route 311 to the topographic crest of Fort Lewis
Mountain; thence leaving Virginia Route 311 and with the topographic crest of Fort
Lewis Mountain in a northwesterly direction approximately 13,000 feet
intersecting a hollow
which is the east fork of Dry Branch and an existing fire trail; thence with the hollow
which is the east fork of Dry Branch in a southerly direction as it meanders to a point
where Dry Branch divides into an east and west fork at the north corporate line of the
City of Salem; thence with the north corporate line of the City of Salem and in a
generally northeasterly direction to its intersection with Electric Road (State Route 419);
thence with the east corporate line of the City of Salem in a south-northeasterly
direction to a point on the City of Salem, Roanoke County, and City of Roanoke line at
Green Ridge Road; thence in a southeasterly direction with Green
Ridge Road to its intersection with Cove Road; thence in an
easterly direction with Cove Road to its intersection with Peters Creek
Road: thence in a northeasterly direction with Peters Creek Road
to its intersection with North Lake Drive; thence in a northwesterly
direction with North Lake Drive to its intersection with Twilight Road
; thence in a westerly direction with Twilight Road to its
intersection with Green Ridge Road; thence north with Green Ridge Road
to its intersection with Wood Haven Road; thence east with
Wood Haven Road to the place of beginning.
Catawba Magisterial District
Glen Cove Elementary School - Voting Place
PLANTATION PRECINCT - 201
Beginning at a point where Williamson Road (Route 11) intersects Clubhouse Drive
(Route 1821); thence southeasterly with Williamson Road (Route 11) until it intersects
Florist Road (Secondary Route 623); thence in a southeasterly direction with Florist
Road (Secondary Route 623) until it intersects the north corporate line of the City of
Roanoke; thence in an easterly direction with the north corporate line of the City of
Roanoke until it intersects Plantation Road (Virginia Primary Route 115); thence in a
northwesterly direction with Plantation Road (Virginia Primary Route 115) to a point
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where the said road intersects the east fork of Carvins Creek; thence with the east fork
of Carvins Creek in a southwesterly direction as it meanders to a point opposite the
center line extended of Clubhouse Drive (Secondary Route 1821); thence northwesterly
with the center line of Clubhouse Drive (Secondary Route 1821) to its intersection with
Williamson Road (U. S. Route 11) the place of beginning.
Hollins Magisterial District
Roanoke Valley Christian Schools - Voting Place
POAGES MILL PRECINCT - 302
Beginning at a point on the western right-of-way of Brambleton Avenue (U. S. Highway
221) and its intersection with Ran Lynn Drive (Route 745); thence in a northwesterly
direction with Ran Lynn Drive (Route 745) to its intersection with South Roselawn Road
(State Route 690); thence with South Roselawn Road (State Secondary Route 690) in
a northeasterly direction to its intersection with Roselawn Road (State Route 689);
thence in a northerly direction with Roselawn Road (State Route 689) to Mount
Chestnut Drive (State Secondary Route 692); thence west with Mount Chestnut Drive
(State Secondary Route 692) to the crossing location of a gas pipeline; thence with this
gas pipeline in a northerly then westerly direction to its intersection with the crest of
Twelve O'Clock Knob (elevation 2683); thence with the topographic crest of Twelve
O'Clock Knob and Poor Mountain in a westerly-southwesterly direction to Poor
Mountain Road (State Secondary Route 612); thence in a generally southeasterly
direction down the slope of
Poor Mountain to an elevation of 2800 feet; thence following the 2800-foot contour
elevation of Poor and Bent Mountains in a generally southern direction to the contours
point of intersection with AEP Company high-tension Roanoke-Claytor transmission
line; thence easterly with the AEP Company high tension Roanoke-Claytor transmission
line down the slope of Bent Mountain to the topographic elevation 2,000 feet at a branch
of Back Creek; thence with the topographic elevation 2,000 feet as it traverses in a
southeasterly direction with the base of Bent Mountain to Dividing Spring Branch;
thence southerly with Dividing Spring Branch as it meanders to the Roanoke/Franklin
County line; thence with the Roanoke/Franklin County line easterly to its intersection
with Dawnwood Road (State Secondary Route 691); thence in a northerly direction with
Dawnwood Road (State Secondary Route 691) to its intersection with Poage Valley
Road Extension (State Secondary Route 690); thence in a northerly direction with
Poage Valley Road Extension (State Secondary Route 690) to the intersection of U.S.
Highway 221; thence with U. S. Highway 221 to the place of beginning.
Windsor Hills Magisterial District
Back Creek Elementary School - Voting Place
SOUTH VINTON PRECINCT - 404
Beginning at the east corporate line of the City of Roanoke and the west corporate line
of the Town of Vinton at Virginia Avenue; thence with Virginia Avenue in an easterly
direction to Pollard Street at First Street; thence with Pollard Street in a northerly
direction to Washington Avenue; thence with Washington Avenue in an easterly
direction to Wolf Creek being the east corporate line of the Town of Vinton; thence with
Wolf Creek and the east corporate line of the Town of Vinton in a southerly direction to
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the Roanoke River; thence in a westerly direction with the Roanoke River and the south
corporate line of the Town of Vinton to Tinker Creek being the east corporate line of the
City of Roanoke and the west corporate line of the Town of Vinton; thence with Tinker
Creek in a northwesterly direction to the place of beginning.
Vinton Magisterial District
- Voting Place
WINDSOR HILLS PRECINCT - 303
Beginning at the City of Roanoke corporate line where Electric Road (Virginia Primary
Route 419) intersects Glen Heather Drive; thence easterly then southerly
with the corporate line of the City of Roanoke to a point where the said corporate line
intersects Mud Lick Creek; thence with the west fork of Mud Lick Creek as it meanders
in a southwesterly direction to Electric Road (Virginia Primary Route 419); thence north
with Electric Road (Virginia Primary Route 419); to the place of beginning.
Windsor Hills Magisterial District
Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church - Voting Place
WOODLANDS PRECINCT - 207
Beginning at a point on the northerly right-of-way of Virginia Highway 117 (Peters Creek
Road) where the fork of Carvin Creek crosses said Peters Creek Road; thence with the
west fork of Carvin Creek in a northwesterly then southwesterly direction to a point
where the center line of Whispering Pines Drive, if extended, would intersect said west
fork of Carvin Creek; thence with the center line of Whispering Pines Drive extended in
a southwesterly direction to the true centerline of the existing Whispering Pines Drive;
thence with the center line of Whispering Pines Drive in a southwesterly direction to its
intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 628 (Wood Haven Road); thence in a
northwesterly direction with Virginia Secondary Route 628 (Wood Haven Road) to its
intersection with Interstate 581; thence south with Interstate 581 to its intersection with
Virginia Route 117 (Peters Creek Road); thence in an easterly direction with Virginia
Route 117 (Peters Creek Road) to the place of Beginning.
Hollins Magisterial District
Northside Junior High School - Voting Place
4.That certified copies of this ordinance shall be mailed by the Clerk to the
local electoral board, the Secretary of the Commonwealth, the State Board of Elections,
and the Division of Legislative Services.
5.That this ordinance shall be effective from and after the date of its
adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
IN RE:CITIZEN COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Robert Edwards,
755 Summerdean Avenue, expressed concerns
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about the proliferation of signs along Plantation Road; the expenses of having two
primary elections; duplication of Roanoke City and County services; and Emergency
Medical Services protocol.
2. Annie Krochalis,
9428 Patterson Drive,reported on the concerns
brought up at the recent Bent Mountain Civic League meeting which included increasing
fire and rescue staff, increased library resources, carbon water filter at the school, and
community participation in local government. She also expressed concern about the
Board’s approval of the first reading of ordinance at this meeting to place another tower
on Bent Mountain.
IN RE:REPORTS
1.Communication of findings from Planning Commission review
of proposed City of Roanoke parking lot on Carvins Cove Road
Chairman Minnix advised that at the request of Supervisor Church, this
item was removed from the agenda earlier today to this time so that citizens could
speak on the item.
Senior County Planner Scheid advised that on June 5, 2001, the Planning
Commission heard a petition from the City of Roanoke to construct a 30 vehicle parking
lot with a single entrance to Carvins Cove Road in Roanoke County on City owned
property. Section 15.2-2232 of the Code of Virginia provides that when a public facility
is proposed that is not shown on the Roanoke County Community Plan, then the
Planning Commission should review that proposal to determine if it is in substantial
accord with the Community Plan. The Planning Commission did determine that the
parking lot was consistent with the Roanoke County Community Plan after much
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discussion about the purpose of the parking lot, the need, the population it is intended to
serve which is specifically mountain bike users and horse riders who have the technical
skills to use the trails that can be accessed from this parking lot. The City of Roanoke
owns and operates the Carvins Cove Reservoir and surrounding watershed. The
proposed parking lot replaces an existing parking lot in Botetourt County at the end of
Carvins Cove Road approximately 1.5 miles east of the proposed site. The Planning
Commission had concerns about the location of the lot citing its distance from trails,
security issues and the safety of traveling 1.5 miles from the parking lot to the Cove
property along Carvins Cove Road. The parking lot does not include lighting, restroom
facilities or a gate to control access. The Planning Commission heard from many users
of the trail that the proposed parking lot is not the perfect solution but was acceptable
and a workable solution. The Planning Commission saw this issue as a regional issue
because the majority of the users of the parking lots are Roanoke County citizens, and
facility is being built by Roanoke City in Roanoke County.
In response to Chairman Minnix, Mr. Mahoney advised that this item only
requires action if the Board decides to overrule the decision of the Planning
Commission that the parking lot is in compliance with the Community Plan.
The following citizens spoke on this issue:
(1) Ian Webb, 2724 Kings Street, advised that this is not the best solution
but will alleviate the problem of citizens parking along the shoulder of the road in an
uncontrolled manner, and advised that there were many citizens present who supported
the parking lot.
(2) Steve McGonigal, 5474 Highfields Road, spoke in support of the
parking lot.
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(3) Kyle Inman, 2719 Summit Ridge Road, spoke in support of the parking
lot.
(4) Robert Issem, 10812 Green Hollow Drive, spoke in support of the
parking lot.
(5) Don Breedlow, 4617 Carvins Cove Road, agreed that the parking lot is
needed but it should be moved inside a gated area because of safety and security
concerns.
(6) Judy Newman, 4575 Carvins Cove Road, advised that the neighbors
have several issues including safety and security and she feels the parking lot should
be in the Hollins area but if not, put it at the end of Carvins Cove Road and put a gate
on it to close it at night.
(7) Glenn Bow, 4610 Carvins Cove Road, advised that he was concerned
about the parking lot not being secure; not having a gate for control; that the current
speed limit of 55 MPH is excessive; that the parking lot should be in the Carvins Cove
area and the responsibility of Roanoke City.
(8) Molly Stutt, 1616 Windsor Avenue, advised that the East Cost Racers
Team has been attempting to build a connecting trail from the parking lot to the easy
trails down by the gate. In response to Supervisor Nickens, she advised that the
property for this connector trail is owned by Roanoke City and they have not agreed to
do this.
(9) Jim Hunt, 4617 Carvins Code Road, advised that his property borders
on Carvins Cove Road on the back side, and he did not think that a connector trail was
possible. He advised that he would like the issue of safety and the road addressed.
Supervisor McNamara advised that he thought the parking lot was in the
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wrong place and should be inside Carvins Cove but this solution is better than the
present situation of cars parking along the road. He encouraged the citizens to continue
to work to get the parking lot moved inside Carvins Cove and also to explore various
options with the Greenway Committee to get a connector trail. He also asked that the
issue of safety be reviewed.
Supervisor Nickens advised that absent any action of the part of the Board
that the parking lot would be approved, and suggested that the City and County work
together on the safety and security issues and the possibility of developing the
connector trail.
Supervisor Johnson moved to receive and file the report. The motion
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:Supervisors Johnson, McNamara, Church, Nickens, Minnix
NAYS:None
IN RE:REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Church:
(1) He advised that he attended the dedication of
Camp Roanoke and that he appreciated the good coverage received from the media,
especially the Roanoke Times, and thanked everyone involved. (2) He asked Mr. Hodge
to check on the situation where a citizen received three mailings after sending one
check for personal property taxes. Mr. Hodge will review with Treasurer’s Office.
Supervisor Johnson:
(1) He advised that he was unable to attend the
dedication of Camp Roanoke due to the death of his father-in-law and expressed his
appreciation for the respects shown to his family by Chairman Minnix, and Vice
Chairman Church on behalf of the Board and Mr. Hodge on behalf of staff. (2) He
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commented on the redistricting concerns of the Hollins School Board member but did
not think it was manageable because it would split the communities of interest.
Supervisor McNamara:
(1) He asked that the investment policy be
amended to eliminate commercial paper being invested in individual companies. Mr.
Mahoney advised that he will bring the policy back for discussion and possible changes.
(2) He inquired when the BPOL taxes and strategies would be discussed by the Board.
MR. Hodge advised that a work session is being planned for July 10, 2001.
Supervisor Minnix:
(1) He advised that he had received many calls
concerning the new crossover at Routes 419 and 221. He asked that Staff prepare a
resolution for the July 10 meeting to ask VDOT to address the road improvements at
Route 419 and Brambleton Avenue and the adverse affect of the crossover.
IN RE:ADJOURNMENT
At 10:17 p.m., Supervisor Minnix adjourned the meeting.
Submitted by,Approved by,
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Brenda J. Holton, CMCH. Odell Minnix
Deputy Clerk to the BoardChairman
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