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Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
Roanoke County Administration Center
3738 Brambleton Avenue, SW
Roanoke, Virginia 24015
September 11, 1984
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The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, met this day at the Roanoke County
Administration Center, this being the first Tuesday, and the
first regularly scheduled meeting of the month of September,
1984.
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Nickens called the meeting to order at 3:12
p.m. The roll call was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Harry C. Nickens; Vice-Chairman
Athena E. Burton; Supervisors Steven A.
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McGraw, Alan H. Brittle, and Gary J. Minter
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
IN RE:
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Supervisor McGraw moved to go into Executive Session
pursuant to the Code of Virginia, Section 2.1-334(a) (1), (2),
(4), and (6) to discuss personnel, real estate, location of a
prospective business or industry, and legal matters. The motion
carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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IN RE:
OPEN SESSION
Supervisor Burton moved to go into Open Session at 4:06
p.m. to meet with the Roanoke County School Board. The motion
carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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Work Session - Roanoke County School Board - Bayes
Wilson, Superintendent of Roanoke County Schools reported on the
opening of the 1984-1985 school year. Northside Junior High
School was closed for one week due to transformer problems caused
by lightning. Cave Spring High School has had air conditioning
problems due to lightning damage. Southview Elementary School
was without water for a short time.
School enrollment was down this year; 1983-1984
enrollment was 14,000.; 1984-1985 enrollment was 13,819. The
school budget allowed for 13,600 students this year.
Mr. Flanders asked about the Fuel Dispensing Program.
John Chambliss, Superintendent of Fiscal Management, reported
that four weeks ago the Board of Supervisors had adopted the
gasoline distribution system which involves three sites: Cave
Spring High School, Northside High School, and Glenvar. The
facilities will include new pumps and in most cases, new tanks.
Mr. Wilson gave an overview of the Capital Outlay
Program. The restoration of the Literary Fund is underway. The
additions to Cave Spring High School have begun. Additions to
William Byrd High School, Northside High School, and Glenvar have
been given approval on preliminary plans. The library at Mount
Pleasant is nearing completion.
The School Board has created a committee to discuss the
merit pay plan. This committee was subdivided into three groups:
independent pay, career ladder, and strict pay performance. The
committees have met during the summer and are now ready to meet
as a whole to discuss the pros and cons of each area.
Mr. Flanders reported on the Comprehensive Plan. The
staff has met with various citizens' groups to discuss the needs
þf citizens, which include: land use, transportation, zoning,
public facilities, and financial and population trends. This
plan is to be completed by June, 1985.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Supervisor Brittle moved to go into Executive Session,
pursuant to the Code of Virginia, Section 2.1-334 (a) (2) and (6)
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to discuss real estate and legal matters.
by a unanimous voice vote.
The motion was carried
IN RE:
OPEN SESSION
Supervisor McGraw moved to go into Open Session and the
motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote.
IN RE:
RECESS
Chairman Nickens called for a dinner recess at 5:30
p.m.
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IN RE:
REGULAR SESSION
Chairman Nickens called the meeting to order at 7:08
p.m. The roll call was taken:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Harry C. Nickens; Vice Chairman
Athena E. Burton,Supervisors Steven A.
McGraw, Alan H. Brittle, and Gary J. Minter
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
IN RE:
OPENING CEREMONIES
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The invocation was offered by the retired Reverend
Alpheus W. Potts, Sr. The pledge of allegiance was recited by
all present.
IN RE:
CONSENT AGENDA
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Vice Chairman, Athena E. Burton, moved the following
prepared resolution with the deletion of items 5 and 7.
RESOLUTION 84-154 APPROVING AND
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CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH
ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA
FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM B -
CONSENT AGENDA
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That that certain section of the agenda of the
Board of Supervisors for September 11, 1984, designated as Item B
- Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as
to each item separately set forth in said section designated
1. Thank you letter from Maggie Robertson, Executive
Director of the Roanoke Valley SPCA, dated 16
August 1984 thanking the Animal Control Officers
for their help during the flooding on 11 August,
1984.
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Items 1 through 11, inclusive, as follows:
2. Letter from Martha V. Pennino, Chairman of the
Committee for the Celebration of 350 Years of
County Government, dated 14 August, 1984,
requesting this County's consideration in
participating in the celebration.
3. Thank you letter from Robert L. Springer of
Allstate dated 23 August, 1984, thanking Mr.
Flanders for speaking to their organization.
4. Letter to Joseph Spigel, Chairman of the Roanoke
County Rescue Squad Captains dated 24 August, 1984,
from Donald R. Flanders commending the Captains of
their organization and offering the assistance of
the Board.
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ordinance to provide for the assessment of new
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8. Resolution establishing Fire Prevention Code fees.
9. Letter from A. G. Stoots and F. C. Altizer to John
Hubbard pertaining to Resolution dated 17 May,
1984, involving the industrial access at AMP, Inc.
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10. Request for raffle permit by West Texas Hollow
Civic League requesting the fee be waived.
11. Letter from F. C. Altizer, Jr., Resident Engineer,
Department of Highways, dated 28 August, 1984,
pertaining to the flooding in North County.
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 Burton with the deletion of Item 5 for
the purpose of a separate vote and Item 7 for further
discussion the Consent Agenda was adopted by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McGraw, Brittle, Burton, Minter, and Nickens.
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NAYS: None.
Supervisor Burton requested that Item 7 be held over
for further information and discussion. Supervisor Minter moved
to hold a public hearing on Item 5. This motion was adopted by
the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McGraw, Brittle, Minter, and Nickens.
NAYS: None.
Abstained: Supervisor Burton.
RESOLUTION 84-154.A ESTABLISHING PERMIT FEES AS
REQUIRED IN CHAPTER 8.2 FIRE PREVENTION ARTICLE III
THE BOCA BASIC FIRE PREVENTION CODE OF 1981 ADOPTED
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BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BY ORDINANCE NO. 84-147
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That pursuant to Section 8.2-15 of Ordinance No.
84-147 The Boca Basic Fire Prevention Code of 1981 adopted by the
Board of Supervisors on August 28, 1984, the following permit
fees are hereby established:
(a) Display, sale or discharge of
fireworks $15.00
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(b) Installation, removal, repair or
alteration of a sanitary tank for flammable
liquids or to modify or replace any line or
dispensing device connected to one
(c) Storage or handling of a Class I liquid
(flash point below 1000F or 37.80C)
$15.00
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$15.00
$15.00
(d) Storage or handling of a Class II liquid
(flash point between 1000F (37.8oc) to 1400F
(600C)
(e) Storage or handling of any of the
following:
-55 gallons or more of corrosive liquids
-500 pounds or more of oxidizing materials
-10 pounds or more of organic peroxides
-500 pounds or more of nitromethane
-1000 pounds or more of ammonium nitrate or
ammonium nitrate fertilizers mixture
(f) Storage or handling of any installation of
the following: $15.00
-one microcurie of radium not contained in
a sealed source
-one millcurie of radium or other radioactive
material in a sealed source
-any amount of radioactive material which is
required to have a specific license form the
NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
(g) Each installation of LPG of 1200 gallons water
capacity $15.00
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(h) Permanent installation regardless of
container size at buildings where 20 or more
people congregate
$15.00
(i) Any other permit required under this
chapter
$15.00
2. That these fees shall be in full force and effect
from and after the passage of this resolution.
On motion of Supervisor Burton, and the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McGraw, Brittle, Burton, Minter, Nickens
NAYS: None.
IN RE: PROCLAMATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
Chairman Nickens presented the following prepared
Proclamation declaring the week of September 17 through 23 as
Constitution Week to Mrs Justine Loyer, Breckinridge Chapter of
the DAR and Mrs. Jean Harvey of the Colonel William Preston
Chapter of the DAR.
PRO C LAM A T ION
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WHEREAS, September 17, 1984, marks the 197th anniversary of
the drafting of the Constitution of the united States of America
by the Constitutional Convention; and
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WHEREAS, to accord official recognition to this memorable
anniversary, and to the patriotic exercise that will form a
noteworthy feature of the occasion, seems fitting and proper; and
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WHEREAS, Public Law No. 915 guarantees the issuing of a
proclamation each year by the President of the united States of
America designating September 17 through September 23 as
Constitution Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Harry C. Nickens, by virtue of the
authority vested in me as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, do hereby proclaim the week of
September 17 through 23 as
CONSTITUTION WEEK
in Roanoke County, Virginia, and urge all our citizens to pay
special attention during that week to our Federal Constitution
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and the advantage of American Citizenship.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused
the seal of the County of Roanoke, Virginia, to be affixed this
11th day of September, 1984.
IN RE: CITIZENS COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Robert Snider, 5412 Tomahawk Circle, Salem,
Virginia, wanted to know if $1,300 of the $6,000 surplus from the
lighting project in Whispering pines could be reallocated to
build an outfield fence at the Glenvar Elementary playing field.
Supervisor McGraw reported that he had spoken with Mr. Snider and
informed him that the surplus funds would not necessarily be
spent further in the district for Parks and Recreation but he is
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trying to bring up certain aspects of Parks and Recreation in
that area to match standards throughout the County. He requested
Mr. Huff, Department of Public Facilities, to look at how many
fields there are 1n the County that have outfield fences and
report back to the Board at the September 25, 1984 board meeting.
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Mr. James w. Cappy, 2621 Beverly Boulevard, Roanoke,
Virginia, 24015, representing five families in the cuI de sac at
the dead end of Beverly Boulevard. He submitted a petition
signed by all families requesting that the boundary line
adjustment be considered and hopefully approved to change the
line from a creek in the rear of the homes to the street in front
of the homes which would secure the continuity of the City/County
line, placing the citizens within the County jurisdiction. Dr.
Nickens reported that according to the laws of the Commonwealth
he should go back to the Roanoke City Council because it would be
the decision of the City since the property is already in the
City.
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IN RE:
REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor McGraw -- Inquired about the temporary
structures to house the Catawba and Mason Cove rescue vehicles.
Mr. Flanders reported that the County was hoping to use one of
the facilities that the Utility property had been using until it
was determined where to locate the Mason Cove operation.
Supervisor Brittle -- No Report.
Supervisor Burton -- Asked for Executive Session
pertaining to legal matters.
Supervisor Minter -- Suggested that Roanoke County
cooperate as much as it can regarding the flood control. The
city of Roanoke is now doing a study on flooding and some of the
County's flooding problems have been caused by storm drains on
Williamson Road which are located in the City.
Mr. Flanders was questioned about the proration of the
auto decals. Mr. Flanders reported that this particular problem
would require legislation which would be included in the
legislative packet that the County will present to the
delegation.
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Mrs. Burton reported to Mr. Minter that the Fifth
Planning Commission has budgeted a Storm Water Management study
for the coming fiscal year that will include the entire Valley.
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Mrs. Burton has been appointed to serve on this committee and she
will be taking the County's particular problems to that committee
and would appreciate Mr. Minter giving her specific areas in his
jurisdiction that need to be more specifically addressed in that
study.
Supervisor Nickens -- No Report.
IN RE:
REPORTS OF CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
No Reports.
IN RE:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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PETITION OF JACK ST. CLAIR, requesting
rezoning from RE (Residential Estates)
to M-2 (Heavy Industrial) of a 0.832-acre
tract located at 1607 Underhill Avenue, SE
in the vinton Magisterial District.
APPROVED
Mr. St. Clair was present and there was no opposition.
Dr. Nickens asked if the 0.832 acres were fenced and was told
that the property had been fenced. Supervisor Brittle moved to
grant the rezoning.
FINAL ORDER
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED that the aforementioned
tract of land, more particularly described below, be rezoned from
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RE to M2.
BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of 11' alley
at the southwest corner of a 1.422 acre tract property of Jack
St. Clair, Inc. recorded in Deed Book 1147, page 225, said
beginning point being 11' easterly from the east side of 16th
Street, SE, the westerly side of said alley being the corporate
line of Roanoke City and Roanoke County; thence leaving said
beginning point and with the Jack St. Clair, Inc. line S. 56 deg.
19'E. 360.74 feet to a point, said point being S. 31 deg. 48' 30"
W. 55.23 feet from the westerly side of Va. Sec. Rte. 825, said
point also being in the westerly portion of the Plantation Gas
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Pipe Line Company property recorded in Deed Book 1167, page 413;
thence with same S. 31 deg. 48' 30" W. 100.06 feet to a point;
thence with a new line through the property of Fekas Homes, Inc.
recorded in Deed Book 1031, page 577, N. 56 deg. 19' W. 364.01
feet to a point on the easterly side of the aforementioned 11'
alley; thence with same N. 33 deg. 41' E. 100.0 feet to the placE
of BEGINNING and containing 0.832 acres.
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be
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transmitted to the County Planner and that he be and hereby is
directed to reflect that change on the official zoning maps of
the County.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Brittle and upon the
following recorded vote:
AYES: McGraw, Brittle, Burton, Minter, Nickens
NAYS: None
Notice of intention of the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County to abandon
0.10 miles of Route 756 located in the
Catawba Magisterial District upon petition
of McVitty Homes, Inc.
Mr. Russell was present and no one spoke in opposition.
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Supervisor McGraw moved to approve the following prepared
resolution.
RESOLUTION 84-133 CONCERNING THE
ABANDONMENT OF STATE ROUTE 756
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That pursuant to Section 33.1-151 of the Code of
Virginia, 1950, as amended, upon the petition of McVitty Homes,
Inc., an interested landowner, the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, hereby gives notice of its intention tc
abandon 0.10 miles of Route 756 located in the Catawba
Magisterial District; and
2. That this street is determined to be no longer
necessary for the uses of the Secondary System of State Highways;
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3. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized
to give notice of the Board's intention to abandon said road, as
required by law. Further, a public hearing on this matter shall
be held on September 11, 1984, to hear comments from citizens or
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any affected State agencies to determine that no public necessity
exists for the continuance of this section of secondary road as a
public road or that the safety and welfare of the public would be
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served best by abandoning said section.
On motion of Supervisor McGraw and the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McGraw, Brittle, Burton, Mr. Minter, Nickens.
NAYS:
None.
PETITION OF WANDA KETTLESON REQUESTING
REZONING FROM R-l (RESIDENTIAL) TO RE
(RESIDENTIAL ESTATES) OF A 3.93-ACRE TRACT
LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST SIDE OF ROUTE 692
0.9 MILES SOUTH OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH
ELBERT DRIVE IN THE WINDSOR HILLS
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
DENIED
Mrs. Kettleson appeared before the Board and remarked
that she was requesting rezoning to put a 2 to 3 bedroom trailer
on the property. Tim Gubala, Superintendent of Department of
Development reported that the surrounding property is zoned R-l.
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Mr. Gubala also informed Mrs. Burton that in addition to the
rezoning, Mrs. Kettleson would also have to obtain a special
exception to place the trailer on this property. Mrs. Kettleson
informed the Board that a proffer had been put on her request
that should she move or sell the trailer the land would
automatically be rezoned back to R-l. Supervisor Burton moved
for the denial of the request of Mrs. Kettleson.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED the the requested rezoning
for the aforementioned tract of land, from R-l to RE is hereby
denied.
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Beginning at a point of confluence of two private roads
with Sugar Loaf Mountain Road, at an iron, as shown on map of T.
P. Parker, under date of December 3, 1964, a print of which is
attached to this conveyance; thence with a 25 foot private
roadway running between the property of C. E. Minnix and the
property hereby conveyed as shown on said map, along the center
line of same, as follows: S. 260 40' W. 114.1 feet; S370 52' W.
195.4 feet; S. 210 24' E. 79.0 feet; S 460 44' E. 150.0 feet to a
point thence leaving the center line of said private roadway, N.
320 41' E. passing an iron at 11 feet, in all 69.1 feet to an
iron on the line of the C. E. Minnix property, thence with the
same the following courses and distances; S. 520 14' E. 201.4
feet to an iron, S. 680 43' E. 151.9 feet to an iron; S. 410 15'
E. 187 feet to a point, a cucumber tree, thence with the line of
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the property of John Slovensky S. 510 20' W. 45 feet to an iron,
which is N. 630 45' W. 12 feet from a cucumber tree on the
Slovensky property; thence still with the property of Slovensky
S. 160 00' E. 398 feet, passing through an oak tree, to a point
in the center of Sugar Loaf Mountain Road, thence with the center
line of said Sugar Loaf Mountain Road, the following courses and
distances N 550 47' W. 115 feet to a point, N. 310 33' W. 155.2
feet to a point, N. 410 47' W. 177.0 feet to a point; N. 480 35'
W. 124.7 feet to a point; N. 630 08' W. 205.0 feet to a point, N.
450 11' W. 115.0 feet to a point; thence N. 540 47' W. 150.3 feet
to a point; N. 190 37' W. 100.5 feet to a point; N. 260 23' E
162.3 feet to a point; N. 440 16'E. 111.9 feet to a point, N. 440
16' E. 111.9 feet to a point; N 560 00' E.
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The above described property contains 3.93 acres as
shown on the aforesaid map of T. P. Parker, S.C.E., attached to
this deed. For legal reference see Deed Book 353, Page 35,
Clerk's Office Circuit Court of Roanoke County.
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be
transmitted to the County Planner and that he be and hereby is
directed to reflect that change on the official zoning maps of
the County.
DENIED on motion of Supervisor Burton and the following
recorded vote:
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AYES: Supervisors McGraw, Brittle, Burton, Minter
NAYS: Nickens
PETITION OF PATRICK AND SUE DENNIS
FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION PERMIT TO PLACE
A MOBILE HOME ON A 1.0 ACRE TRACT LOCATED
ON THE EAST SIDE OF REID ROAD APPROXIMATELY
.75 MILES FROM THE INTERSECTION OF STATE
ROUTE 611 AND REID ROAD IN THE HOLLINS
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT.
HELD OVER TO SEPTEMBER 25, 1984
In the absence of Patrick and Sue Dennis and with no
response from the audience, Supervisor Minter requested that this
public hearing be held over to the September 25, 1984, Board
PETITION OF HARTWELL ROBERTS FOR A
SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A LANDFILL
LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 775
(IVYLAND ROAD) APPROXIMATELY 175 FEET FROM
THE END OF ROUTE 775 IN THE VINTON
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
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Mr. Roberts nor his representative appeared at the
Board meeting. Donald Casey, 3246 Charleswood Road, Roanoke,
Virginia, 24014, representing the Delaney Court Civic League
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appeared in their opposition to Mr. Roberts. Mr. Casey presented
Rev. Ogden, Civic League Spokesman. The Civic League is against
this petition because of the hazards involved for the children of
the neighborhood and of the time and money recently spent to
beautify the neighborhood. Dr. Nickens commended Rev. Ogden, Mr.
Casey, and the citizens of that community for their efforts in
trying to improve the neighborhood. Dr. Nickens also reported
that Mr. Roberts has already been found in violation of the
County Code by operating a landfill illegally, has been fined
$1,000.00 of which $950.00 was suspended on one of two
conditions: 1) the land be put back in its original state; or
2) that the Board of Supervisors give a Special Use Permit to
operate a landfill at this site. Supervisor Brittle moved that
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the request for the Special Use Permit be denied. Said motion
was carried by unanimous roll call vote. Supervisor Brittle
further moved that the Board take official action and advise the
Court that the petitioner be required to post a bond in an
appropriate amount to secure the reclamation project and suggest
that a time and date for reclaiming the property be set by the
Court. This motion was carried by a unanimous voice vote.
PETITION OF OTEY L. KINGERY REQUESTING
REZONING FROM RESIDENTIAL R-3 TO BUSINESS
B-2 OF TWO PARCELS OF LAND CONTAINING A TOTAL
OF 1.34 ACRES (KNOWN AS WILLIAM KINGERY ESTATE)
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ROUTE 419
AND AVENHAM AVENUE EXTENSION IN CAVE SPRING
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Charlie Parker appeared on behalf of Mr. Kingery. Alan
Brittle expressed a concern with the entry of the property. Mr.
Parker informed Mr. Brittle that he had submitted two plans to
the Highway Department but have not received a ruling as of this
Board meeting. Mr. Parker said they were concerned about the
zoning because the front 200 feet of their land is zoned B-2 and
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the rear 223 feet is zoned R-3. This property was listed and
sold as B-2. No one was present to oppose the request.
Supervisor Brittle moved to grant the rezoning request.
FINAL ORDER
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED that the aforementioned
tract of land, more particularly described below, be rezoned from
R-3 to B-2.
BEGINNING at a point on the south side of the Franklin
Turnpike, on a line of the Narrow Gauge Railroad land; thence
with said line S. 400 E. 25-3/4 pole to a stake, corner to J.
o. Kingery; thence with his line C. 50-1/20 W. 143 feet to a
stake; thence a new line parallel with the first mentioned line
to a stake on the south side of said Turnpike; thence with said
south side of Turnpike 143 feet to the beginning; containing two
acres, more or less.
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be
transmitted to the County Planner and that he be and hereby is
directed to reflect that change on the official zoning maps of
ADOPTED on motion of Supervisor Brittle and upon the
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following recorded vote:
AYES: McGraw, Brittle, Burton, Minter, Nickens
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
IN RE: REPORTS OF OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, AND COMMITTEES
1. Department of Development - Superintendent of the
Department of Development, Tim Gubala, distributed a handout on
the operations of the Industrial Development Authority. Roanoke
County has been allocated a portion of the State's bonding
capability. Roanoke County has a basis of $75 per capita, the I
County is at $5.535 million for the remainder of 1984, the
Industrial Development Authority has in hand over $23 million
worth of projects in various stages for approval. The staff
recommends that the Authority be the body to make the
allocations, perform the review of the projects, and report back
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to the Board on September 25, 1984 with the projects prioritized.
Supervisor Minter..moved that a resolution be spread in the
minutes to authorize the Roanoke County Industrial Development
Authority to allocate the County's $5.535 million in Industrial
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bonds and also requesting the Industrial Development Authority to
prioritize the projects.
RESOLUTION 84-158 REQUESTING THE ROANOKE COUNTY
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO REVIEW PROPOSED
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS AS TO
THE COUNTY'S ALLOCATION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the Board hereby requests the Roanoke County
Industrial Development Authority to review and prioritize
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projects by factors relating to job creation, new facilities
developed, and status of proposed development projects and make
recommendations as to the County's allocation of $5,535,000
from the Federal Deficit Reduction Act of 1984, for purposes of
industrial development bond financing; and
2. That the purpose of this review shall be to
allocate these funds.
On motion of Supervisor Burton and the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McGraw, Brittle, Burton, Minter, Nickens
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NAYS: None.
Superintendent Gubala also reported on the state
eligibility requirements for New Addition funds. The funds for
new additions make up 2 percent of the County's Secondary Road
budget every year. The County has received recommendations from
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other counties and from the State as to how to resolve the matter
Mr. Gubala reported that his staff had proposed amendments to the
Subdivision Ordinance. He requested that this matter be referred
to the Planning Commission for their review and to report back at
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a subsequent public hearing. Mrs. Burton moved to approve the
alternative that was suggested by the staff to transmit this
matter to the Planning Commission for their review and
recommendations and an investigation of the legal authorities for
the withholding of these funds. Said motion was carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
Department of Fiscal Manaqement - No Report.
Personnel - No Report.
Department of Public Facilities - Gary Huff, Assistant
Superintendent of Public Facilities, was present to answer any
questions regarding the Valley Metro routes in Roanoke County and
the original transportation plan. Dr. Nickens reported that he
felt we could find a cheaper plan of transportation since the
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County is presently paying $54 per rider. Dr. Nickens requested
that the cost per mile of travel be added to the report.
County Attorney - Paul Mahoney, County Attorney,
presented a draft resolution providing for the indication of the
Board's intent so that the Clearbrook Community can proceed with
their preapplication with Farmer's Home for their combination of
grant and loan to serve the public of their community.
Representatives of the Clearbrook area residents were present to
answer any questions the Board had. Supervisor Brittle moved the
prepared resolution.
RESOLUTION 84-156 CONCERNING THE CLEARBROOK
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COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the citizens of the Clearbrook community
located in the southern portion of Roanoke County along State
Route 679 desire to develop a community water system; and
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WHEREAS, the united States Farmers' Home
Administration, the Virginia Water Project and the Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors are possible sources of funding to develop
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this community water system; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the Clearbrook community have
petitioned the Board of Supervisors for a financial contribution
towards the development of this community water system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the Board of Supervisors hereby agrees to make
a financial commitment in the amount of $67,413.00 to this
project as well as waiving the initial connection fees for
individual residential connections. This waiver of initial
connection fees shall be effective only for those connections
made during the construction of the project or within thirty days
of completion of construction. In the event that residential
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progress in the completion of this project has not occurred
within twelve (12) months of the adoption of this resolution,
this financial commitment shall terminate; and
2. That this financial contribution is subject to the
financial participation of the United States Farmers' Home
Administration, said participation is anticipated to include a
grant in the approximate amount of $150,000.00 and a loan in the
approximate amount of $65,000.00 in order to fund Option 2.C. as
described in the Preliminary Engineering Report prepared by David
J. Rigby of Clean Water Engineering, Inc.; and
3. Further that this financial commitment is subject
to the parties successfully negotiating a contract or agreement
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to operate and manage this community water system. This contract
or agreement shall provide, in part, operational and managerial
control over this system to Roanoke County; that the ownership of
the assets of this system shall be transferred in fee simple to
Roanoke County upon the retirement or satisfaction of the United
States Farmers' Home Administration loan; that Roanoke County
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shall have the right to authorize future extensions, additions,
connections, or hook-ups to the twelve-inch transmission line;
that Roanoke County shall have the authority to collect monthly
fees from the customers for the provision of certain water
services; and that this water system shall be constructed in
accordance with all applicable and existing state, federal and
county standards and regulations.
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Upon motion of Supervisor Brittle and the following recorded
vote:
AYES: Supervisors McGraw, Brittle, Burton, Minter, Nickens
NAYS: None
Mrs. Burton commended members of the Roanoke County
staff and citizens of the Clearbrook Community for their hard
work on this project.
County Administrator - Donald R. Flanders, County
Administrator, introduced Mr. Dan Bolt of VVKR who discussed the
progress of the County Courthouse and the change orders. Mr.
Frye reported on the glass where we have a credit of $26,400.00
but VVKR wants to reserve the right to look at shop drawings
before that is finalized. Supervisor Minter moved to approve the
change order with the exception of number 7. The motion was
carried by a unanimous roll vote.
Mr. Frye also reported on the progress of the
Courthouse. He stated that the Courthouse should be ready for
occupancy in January, 1985.
Mr. Flanders, County Administrator, reported on the
completion of the vinton Library. The library is ready to be
furnished. A ribbon cutting is being planned to include the
School Board and the Library Board.
The furniture for the new Courthouse was discussed.
Supervisor Burton moved to spread a resolution rejecting all bids
for furniture for the Courthouse.
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RESOLUTION 84-157 REJECTING THE BID RECEIVED FOR
FURNITURE FOR THE NEW COURTHOUSE FACILITY
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
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County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That all bids received on September 4, 1984, for
furniture to be included in the County's new courthouse facility
be, and hereby are, rejected; and
2. That the County Administrator be, and hereby is,
directed to cause to be prepared more specific specifications
upon which to bid the aforesaid purchase and to cause such
purchase to be rebid.
On motion of Supervisor Burton and the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McGraw, Brittle, Burton, Minter, Nickens
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NAYS: None.
Mr. Flanders also reported on the helpful services of
the Mental Health Services of the Roanoke Valley. Supervisor
Minter moved the following prepared resolution.
RESOLUTION 84-155 RATIFYING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT
TO THE BY-LAWS OF THE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OF THE
ROANOKE VALLEY
WHEREAS, the 1984 session of the General Assembly
amended Section 37.1-197 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as
amended, to specifically empower community service boards to
apply for and accept loans as authorized by the local governing
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body; and
WHEREAS, the Mental Health Services of the Roanoke
Valley has proposed an amendment to Article IV, Section 11 of its
By-Laws to specifically authorize this power and to comply with
the recent Code amendment.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of II
Supervisors hereby ratifies the proposed amendment to the BY-LaW~1
of the Men tal Heal th Serv ices of the Roanoke Valley. 'I
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Supervisors Mcgraw, Brittle, Burton, Minter, Nickens
NAYS: None
Since all the citizens had already left the Roanoke
County Administration Center, the Board moved to the conference
room to view the slide presentation presented by Mr. Frye and Mr
Bolt of VVKR on the building maintenance program. After viewing
the slide presentation, Mr. Flanders and the Board of Supervisor~
congratulated VVKR on their efforts to help the County.
Chairman Nickens reported that he had received a lette
from Mr. Sam Bulbin, President of the Mill Mountain Zoo
Association asking the participation of the Roanoke County Board
of Supervisors and the staff of Roanoke County in their study to
locate a new home for the zoo. The following people were
appointed to the respective committees.
Supervisor McGraw
Steering Committee
Tim Gubala, Superintendent
of Development Steering Committee
Supervisor Burton Advisory Committee
Donald R. Flanders Advisory Committee
IN RE:
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Supervisor Brittle moved that the Board go into
Executive Session pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.1-344(a) 1,
2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, at 10:09 p.m. The motion was carried by
unanimous voice vote.
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IN RE:
OPEN SESSION
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Supervisor Brittle moved to return to Open Session at
12:30 a.m. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
IN RE:
ADJOURNMENT
Supervisor Brittle moved to adjourn at 12:32 a.m. The
motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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