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Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
Roanoke County Administration Center
3738 Brambleton Avenue, S.W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24015
March 22, 1983
The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day in
open session at the Roanoke County Administration Center, Roanoke, Virginia, this
being the fourth Tuesday and the second regular meeting of the month of March, 1983.
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER - WORK SESSION
At 3:05 p.m. Chairman May W. Johnson called the meeting to order. The
roll call was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman May W. Johnson; Supervisors Athena E. Burton, Gary
J. Minter, Robert E. Myers
MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chairman Harry C. Nickens
IN RE:
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Chairman Johnson entertained a motion to go into Executive Session
pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 2.1-344(a), (1), (2), and (6) to discuss
personnel, real estate, and legal matters. Supervisor Burton made the motion, and
it carried by a unanimous voice vote.
During the Executive Session Supervisor Nickens arrived at 3:26 p.m.
IN RE:
WORK SESSION
At 4:15 p.m. Supervisor Nickens moved to return to Open Session, and
the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Work Session - Shift Differential
Personnel Officer, Keith Cook,
recommended that the shift differential matter be carried over to be considered at
a work session on the budget and wage programs. Because the vote was tied on
March 8, 1983, Supervisor Nickens moved to table the matter, and the motion was
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defeated by the following roll call vote:
AYES: None
NA YS: Supervisors Burton, Nickens, Myers, Minter, Johnson
Supervisor Minter then moved that the Personnel Officer give further
study to the shift differential and make his presentation at a budget work session.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Supervisors Burton, Nickens, Myers, Minter and Johnson
NA YS: None
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Work Session - Dog Pound County Administrator, Donald R. Flanders,
presented the Agreement between the County and the Roanoke Valley Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Since the County pound facility must be
relocated in July, 1983, the County will contract with the SPCA to provide housing,
care, and disposal services for animals. County Animal Control Officer Kenneth
Hogan was present to assist in answering the Board's questions. Supervisor Nickens
moved that the County Attorney amend the contract as outlined, and that the
contract be approved as amended. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES: Supervisors Burton, Nickens, Myers, Minter, and Johnson
NAYS: None
County Attorney Buchholtz advised the Board that when the Agreement
is amended, a resolution will be brought before the Board.
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Work Session - Comprehensive Plan Update County Planner, Rob Stalzer
briefly outlined the status of the Comprehensive Plan stressing the need for technical
input of the Planning Commission, Board Members, and citizens who are experts in
their fields to eliminate any criticism in the future. The Board concurred with the
schedule and the contents of the Plan and requested that if at all possible that all
efforts be made to expedite completion prior to the present deadline of December
31, 1983.
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Work Session - Grievance Procedure Personnel Officer, Keith Cook,
explained the proposed timetable for processing of an employee grievance. The
County Administrator was directed to work with the County Attorney to prepare a
resolution and amend the language of the Grievance Procedure to reflect the Board's
discussion.
Work Session - Filing Tax Exempt Status Superintendent of Fiscal
Management John Chambliss requested the Board to approve an emergency ordinance
so that exemption forms may be used for the 1983 tax year to verify the tax-exempt
status for real estate. The County Attorney was directed to prepare a resolution
and ordinance for a public hearing on May 10, 1983; and Supervisor Burton requested
another work session be held prior to the public hearing.
Work Session - Data Processing Committee Duties and Responsibilities
John Chambliss told the Board that the Data Processing Committee requests approval
of the submitted list of duties and responsibilities. The County Attorney will develop
a resolution to this effect for the April 12, 1983, meeting.
IN RE:
RECESS
At 5:20 p.m. Chairman Johnson called for a recess until 7:00 p.m.
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION
At 7:01 p.m. Chairman Johnson called the regular meeting to order. The
roll call was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman May W. Johnson; Vice Chairman Harry C. Nickens;
Supervisors Athena E. Burton, Gary J. Minter, Robert E. Myers
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
IN RE:
OPENING CEREMONIES
Reverend B. J. Garrett, a retired minister, offered the invocation. The
Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
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IN RE:
CONSENT AGENDA
Supervisor Burton stated that there was a correction to the Minutes of
the January 25, 1983 meeting. Supervisor Minter moved for the prepared resolution
deleting Item #3.
RESOLUTION NO. 83-46 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN
CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF
SUPERVffiORS AGENDA FOR THffi DATE DEffiGNATED 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 March 22, 1983, 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 as Items 1 through 11, inclusive, as follows:
1. Raffle Permit - Oak Grove PT A - Fee Paid
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Raffle Permit - Ogden Center Quilt Club - requests waiver of permit
fee.
3.
Approval of Board Minutes for 1/11, 1/25, 2/2, 2/8, and 2/22/83
4. Letter dated March 2, 1983, regarding Fifth District Employment
and Training Consortium Policy Board
5. Letter dated January 26, 1983, from Roanoke Valley Cablevision
concerning rate increase
6. Letter dated November 16, 1982, from the Virginia Association of
County Administrators requesting $75 in support of study project
for relationship between counties and constitutional officers.
7. Appropriation of funds for account 92-6-04302-30048, Repairs to
Equipment.
8. Resolution concerning Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Fees
9. Accounts Paid February, 1983
10. Financial Statements through January, 1983
11. Resolution concerning proposal for a preliminary
architectural/engineering study of Pinkard Court School
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.
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Adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Burton, Nickens, Myers, Minter and Johnson
NAYS:
None
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Supervisor Burton advised that page 476 of the January 25, 1983, minutes
indicating that Mrs. Barbara Higgins, the appointee to the Community Services Board
of Mental Health Services, should be listed as from the Windsor Hills Magisterial
District and not the Cave Spring Magisterial District. Supervisor Burton moved for
acceptance of the Minutes as corrected, and the motion carried by a unanimous
voice vote.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 83-46.a
On motion made by Supervisor Minter, the General Appropriation
Resolution of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 22, 1982 be, and is the same
hereby amended as follows to become effective March 22, 1983:
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DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT NUMBER
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
Class:
Fund:
Dept:
Dept:
Expenditures
Utili tiy
Repairs to Equipment
92-6-04302-30048
$15,000
Unappropriated Balance-
Water
Unappropriated Balance-
Sewer
92-6-09107-99999
(7,500)
(7,500)
92-6-09108-99999
Adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Burton, Nickens, Myers, Minter and Johnson
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION NO. 83-46.b ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF
RATES AND CHARGES RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF
THE COUNTY'S EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
ORDINANCE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
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as follows:
1. That there be, and there hereby is, established a schedule of rates
and charges relating to administration of the County's erosion and sedimentation
control ordinance, as follows:
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(a) For review and inspection
$50.00
(b) For any review and inspection of
land exceeding one (1) acre an
additional charge for each acre or
portion thereof
$ 5.00
(c) In any event, a maximum charge
not to exceed
$150.00
2. That attested copies hereof shall be forthwith placed on file with
each office or department having any responsibility for review, inspection,
administration and/or enforcement of the erosion and sedimentation control ordinance.
Adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Burton, Nickens, Myers, Minter, and Johnson
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION NO. 83-46.c ACCEPTING A CERTAIN
PROPOSAL MADE TO THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE FOR A
PRELIMINARY ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING STUDY OF
PINKARD COURT SCHOOL
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
as follows:
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That that certain proposal of VVKR, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$2,240 for a preliminary architectural/engineering study and evaluation of Pinkard
Court School for use as a public health building, upon all and singular the terms
and conditions of the invitation to bid, the specifications of the County of Roanoke,
the bidder's proposal, and the provisions of this resolution be, and the same is hereby
ACCEPTED: and
2. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to
enter into a contract upon a form approved by the County Attorney with VVKR,
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3. That all other bids for these services are hereby rejected and the
County Clerk is directed to so notify such bidders and express the County's
appreciation for the submission of their bids.
Adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Burton, Nickens, Myers, Minter, and Johnson
NAYS:
None
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IN RE:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SALEM CABLE TV REQUEST FOR RATE INCREASE - WITHDRAWN
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PETITION OF ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
TO REZONE FROM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT R-1 TO
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT M-1 40.577 ACRES LYING ON THE
NORTHWEST SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 601 (HOLLINS ROAD),
APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET SOUTH OF GARMAN DRIVE
(STATE ROUTE 1842) IN THE HOLLINS MAGISTERIAL
DISTRICT. PROPERTY TO BE MARKED FOR RESEARCH
AND TECHNOLOGICAL PURPOSES WITHIN A RESTRICTED
RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL PARK CONCEPT. -
APPROVED
County Attorney James E. Buchholtz presented the amended petition and
exhibit which indicated that eight acres have been removed from the original 40.577
acre tract. These eight acres are to be developed for public recreational activities.
The remaining 32 plus acres will be developed for research and technological purposes.
Mr. Mayfield, representing the Citizens' Committee, expressed all the citizens'
approval and agreement. Supervisor Nickens questioned whether it was necessary
to indicate the scheduling prerogatives of the recreational facility. The County
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Attorney advised that unless it was specified in the resolution, the County
Administrator had the authority to establish scheduling.
Supervisor Minter moved for approval of the following prepared resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 83-47 DECLARING A CERTAIN PIECE
OR PARCEL OF LAND OWNED BY THE COUNTY OF
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, TO BE RESERVED FOR PUBLIC USE
LIMITED TO ONLY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
as follows:
1. That a certain piece or parcel of real estate owned by the County
of Roanoke, which said parcel contains eight (8) acres and being more particularly
described as follows, to-wit:
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BEGINNING at an iron pin at the southwesterly
corner of a Roanoke County well lot, said iron pin
further being on the easterly line of Lot 1 of the
Meadewood Subdivision; thence, S. 76 deg. 42' 30"
E. 100.00 feet to an iron pin; thence, N. 24 deg.
45' E. 100.00 feet to an iron pin; thence S. 76 deg.
53' E. 161.90 feet to an iron pin; thence S. 15 deg.
07' W. 101.15 feet to an iron pin; thence S. 73
deg. 00' E. 362.95 feet to a point; thence, S. 21
deg. 16' 30" W. 535.87 feet to a point; thence, N.
68 deg. 43' 30" W. 666.89 feet to a point on the
line of the said Meadewood Subdivision; thence,
with the said subdivision N. 24 deg. 45' E. 473.45
feet to the Beginning, containing 8.00 acres, being
part of the former Mountain View School site.
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be; and the same hereby is, declared to be RESERVED for public use limited, however,
to only recreational activities, i.e., football, soccer, baseball, either adult or youth,
and similar endeavors; and
2. That said RESERVED parcel shall not be or become a part of the
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Roanoke County system of parks without further specific action by the Roanoke
County Board of Supervisors as made and provided by law; and
3. That the County Administrator be, and hereby is, authorized and
directed to duly authenticate a copy of this resolution and cause the same to be
recorded among the record of the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke
County.
Adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Burton, Nickens, Myers, Minter, and Johnson
NAYS:
None
On motion by Supervisor Minter, the following prepared final order was
adopted:
FINAL ORDER
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED that the aforementioned tract of
land, more particularly described below, be rezoned from Residential District R-1
to Industrial District M-1.
BEGINNING at an old iron pin on the westerly side
of Hollins Road (Virginia Secondary Route 601) at
the southerly corner of the old Roanoke County
School Board's 40.577 acre tract (actually 40.581
acre tract) said iron pin further being the
northeasterly corner of the property of Charles L.
Nininger; thence, leaving the said Hollins Road the
following courses and distances N. 66 deg. 43' W.
270.00 feet to an old iron pin; thence, S. 21 deg.
23' 30" W. 480.8 feet to an old iron pin; thence,
N. 66 deg. 24' W. 731.87 feet to an iron pin; thence,
N. 25 deg. 06' 20" E. 518.37 feet to an iron pin;
thence, N. 66 deg. 10' 40" W. 373.27 feet to an
iron pin; thence, N. 24 deg. 45' E. 483.54 feet to
a point; thence, with two new division lines through
the original old Roanoke County School Board 40.577
acre tract, S. 68 deg. 43' 30" E. 666.89 feet to a
point and N. 21 deg. 16' 30" E. 535.87 feet to a
point on the northerly line of the Old School Board
property; thence, S. 73 deg. 00' E. 645.95 Hollins
Road, said iron pin further being the southeasterly
corner of the property of William R. Barton; thence,
with the westerly right-of-way line of the said
Hollins Road, S. 21 deg. 16' 30" W. 1158.82 feet
to the place of beginning and containing 34.183
acres.
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UPON the express conditions, to-wit:
1. That certain restrictive covenants general described to the Roanoke
County Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors be imposed on the future
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development of said property setting out among other things the manufacturing uses
to be conducted on the property; and
2. That the general development plan exhibited herein to the Roanoke
County Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors shall generally be the
development plan utilized for the development of the Mountain View Farm
Technological Park; and
3. That there shall be established and maintained upon the rezoned
property a fifty (50) foot buffer strip between the rezoned property and abutting
residentially used properties, said buffer zone to be planted with non-deciduous trees.
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.
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Adopted on motion of Supervisor Minter and the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Burton, Nickens, Myers, Minter and Johnson
NAYS: None
CHARLES H. BURTON REQUEST TO REZONE A 10.12 ACRE
TRACT ON DENT ROAD (VIRGINIA SECONDARY ROUTE #623)
FROM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT R-1 TO RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT R-3 TO CONSTRUCT CONDOMINIUMS IN THE
HOLLINS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (Continued from February
8, 1983 meeting.) - DENIED
Mr. John Ferguson, an associate of Mr. John Apostolou, renewed their
client's request for a vote on the rezoning. On February 8, 1983, Supervisor Nickens
moved that the matter be held over until all members of the Board were present
because of the tie vote which occurred on January 25, 1983. The original motion
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was made on January 25, 1983, by Supervisor Minter to deny the rezoning. The
motion to deny the petition carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Burton, Minter and Johnson
NAYS:
Supervisors Nickens and Myers
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REQUEST OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO AMEND
CHAPTER 21 (ZONING) OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE
TO ESTABLISH AN R-5 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR
TOWNHOUSES FOR SALE. - APPROVED
On motion by Supervisor Burton the following prepared ordinance was
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adopted changing the buffer width from (10) feet to (20) feet in Section 21-60.1:10.
ORDINANCE NO. 83-48 AMENDING CHAPTER 21. ZONING
BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW ARTICLE NUMBERED VII.I AND
ENTITLED R-5 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - TOWN HOUSE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
as follows:
1. That Chapter 21. Zoning be amended by the addition of a new
Article numbered VII.I and entitled R-5 Residential District Town House, as follows:
CHAPTER 21.
Zoning.
Article VII.I.
R-5 Residential District - Town House.
Sec. 21-60.1:1
Statement of intent.
The intent of the R-5 District is to allow for the development of areas
appropriate for single family attached housing for sale rather than for rental use.
All town houses shall have public water and sewer or provide for the equivalent as
approved by the Board of Supervisors.
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Sec. 21-60.1:2
Permitted uses.
In Residential District R-5, any building to be erected or land to be used
shall be for one or more of the following uses:
(1) town houses developed and constructed only for sale in accordance
with Article XVIII, and which separate units shall not thereafter be
collected in either single or multi-ownership for rental purposes,
(2) accessory buildings.
Sec.21-60.1:3. Signs
Sign regulations in an R-5 District shall conform to Article XVII of this
Chapter.
Sec. 21-60.1:4.
Area, frontage and width requirements.
Town houses shall have minimum area as required in Article XVIII.
Sec. 21-60.1:5
Lot coverage.
Maximum lot coverage of all buildings in a R-5 District shall be forty
percent (40%).
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Sec. 21-60.1:6.
Setback and yard requirements.
(a) Town houses shall conform to the requirement,s of Article XVIII in
meeting setback and yard requirements.
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(b) Accessory buildings shall be located no closer than three (3) feet
to any side or rear property line. No accessory building shall be located in front of
the building.
Sec. 21-60.1:7.
Open space.
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Town houses shall conform to the requirements of Article XVIII of this
chapter relating to establishment and maintenance of open space.
Sec. 21-60.1:8.
Heights.
(a) Town houses shall comply with Article XVIII of this chapter relating
to structure height.
(b) All accessory buildings shall not be more than fifteen feet in height.
Sec. 21-60.1:9. Parking.
(a) Parking regulations in a R-5 District shall conform to Article XV
of this chapter.
(b) A landscaped area shall be maintained as follows:
(1) between the parking area and the street right-of-way line - six
(6) feet
(2) between any parking area and any R-1 Residential District
- as provided in 21-60.1:10.
Sec. 21-60.1:10. Buffering and Screening.
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Wherever an R-5 District boundary adjoins any R-1 Residential District
boundary, a landscaped area planted with non-deciduous trees ten (10) feet in width
shall be established and maintained by and at the sole expense of the town house
owner or owners.
This amendment to be in full force and effect from and after its passage.
Adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Burton, Nickens, Myers, Minter, and Johnson
NAYS:
None
REQUEST OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO AMEND
CHAPTER 21 (ZONING) OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE
TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS FOR R-5 AND R-6 UNDER
ARTICLES, PERTAINING TO SITE PLANS, PARKING, SIGNS,
AND HIGH RISE APARTMENTS.
On motion by Supervisor Nickens the following prepared ordinance was
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adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 83-51 AMENDING CHAPTER 21. ZONING
OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE RELATING TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF PROVISIONS FOR SIGNS, PARKING, AND
A SITE PLAN IN THE R-5 AND R-6 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
as follows:
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1. That Chapter 21. Zoning of the Roanoke County Code be amended
to establish provisions for signs, parking, and site plans in the R-5 and R-6 Residential
Districts, as follows:
Zoning.
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Chapter 21.
Article XV. Off-Street Parking.
Sec. 21-107.
Generally.
There shall be provided at the time of erection of any main buildings, or
at the time any main building is enlarged, minimum off-street parking space with
adequate provisions for entrance and exit by standard sized automobiles, as follows:
(a) In all residential districts there shall be provided one automobile
parking space for each single-family unit and each dwelling unit in a two-family
dwelling. The required parking shall be provided on the same lot as the dwelling
unit. For all multi-family dwellings, including high-rise apartments and condominiums,
there shall be provided one and one-third parking spaces for each dwelling unit.
For all town houses in an R-2, R-3, and R-5 District there shall be provided a
minimum of one and one-half parking spaces for each dwelling unit. The required
parking shall be provided as set forth in the respective subsections herein.
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Article XVII. Sign Regulations.
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Sec. 21-121.
R-3, R-5, and R-6 District Regulations.
(a) For single and two family dwellings in an R-3 District and town
houses for sale in an R-5 District, business signs are permitted only to advertise
the sale or rent of the premises upon which erected, and only up to six square feet
in total area.
(b) For multi-family residential dwellings and condominiums in a R-6
District, in any yard adjacent to a street, one sign structure is permitted not
exceeding ten feet in height, with not more than two sign surfaces, neither of which
shall exceed sixteen square feet in area, indicating the name and address of the
premises. To this structure may also be affixed not more than two sign surfaces,
neither of which may exceed two square feet in area, stating "vacancy" or "no
vacancy". In addition, traffic signs shall be permitted in such yards to indicate
entrances or exists. No such traffic sign shall be more than two square feet in
area. For each street side of the principal structure, in an appropriate location
and mounted flat against the wall or made part of the wall, one sign not exceeding
twenty square feet in area, generally identifying the premises is permitted. There
shall not be more than one such sign for each adjacent street. In addition, at any
street entranceway two signs indicating the name of the premises may be mounted
flat against brick columns, walls or supports; provided, that each sign does not
exceed twelve square feet in area, the sign or surface on which mounted does not
exceed six feet in height and is set back at least ten feet from the property line.
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Article XVIII. Town Houses.
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Sec. 21-134.
Site plan and design criteria.
In line with the general considerations of this article:
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(e) Setback regulations. The minimum setback for town houses
constructed in an R-3 and R-5 District shall average fifteen feet for any common
vehicular drive, street or parking place. Lots for town houses in an R-3 and R-5
District need not front on a dedicated street. Town houses constructed in an R-2
District shall comply with the provisions of section 21-40.
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Article XIX. High-Rise Apartments and High-Rise Condominiums.
Sec. 21-135.
Intent of article.
It is the intent of this article to permit the erection of high-rise apartments
and high-rise condominiums in areas appropriate to such use, subject to conditions
and safeguards which will promote the purposes of zoning and comprehensive planning.
In addition to, or in modification of, other applicable provisions and requirements
of this chapter the following special provision and requirements shall apply in the
case of high-rise apartments and high-rise condominiums.
Sec. 21-136.
Planning commission review generally.
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The zoning administrator shall issue no zoning permit (a) for the erection
of any high-rise apartment building and high-rise condominium, or (b) for any
alteration of any high-rise apartment building and high-rise condominium which (1)
increases its height, coverage of land or number of units; (2) changes the general
nature or extent of nonresidential uses; or (3) alters parking requirements or reduces
the number of off-street parking spaces available, and the zoning administrator shall
issue no certificate of occupancy concerning use of any high-rise apartment and
high-rise condominium or premises, and the board of zoning appeals shall take no
action resulting in the issuance of any zoning permit or certificate of occupancy in
connection with the erection or use of any high-rise apartment and high-rise
condominium unless and until the planning commission shall have reviewed the
application and documents required to be submitted therewith and reported to the
zoning administrator concerning conformity with the provisions, intent and purposes
of this chapter, or has failed to report as hereinafter provided.
Sec. 21-137.
Material to be submitted for planning commission review.
In connection with all applications for permits, certificates or special
exceptions on high-rise apartments and high-rise condominiums requiring planning
commission action, the applicant shall submit preliminary architectural plans (including
details as to use of areas within structures, number, location, and orientation of
dwelling units, etc.); plot plans; landscaping plans; plans for proposed signs; plans
for lighting the structures; topographic maps and photographs or perspective drawings
showing the relationship between the proposed structure as it is to be located on
the premises and all principal structures within five hundred feet (or such other
distance as the planning commission deems necessary in the particular case) of any
portion exceeding fifty feet in height of any building or buildings to be erected on
the premises.
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Applicants shall also provide such maps, plans, drawings, or reports as
are necessary to indicate: (1) That suitable major streets, fitting the probable
pattern or origins and destinations of residents, are immediately available to the
property or can be reached without creating concentrated traffic flow on minor
streets through residential neighborhoods; (2) that the property, if developed as
proposed, will not be subject to hazards such as objectionable smoke, noxious odors,
unusual noise, possibility of subsidence or probability of flood or erosion, and that
conditions of soil, ground water level, drainage, rock formations and topography will
not create hazards to the property or to the health and safety of the occupants;
(3) that essential community services, such as employment centers, shopping centers,
schools if likely to be required, recreation areas and police and fire protection will
be readily accessible to the property in appropriate form and scale, or that provision
will be made assuring these facilities; and (4) that appropriate water supply,
sewerage, telephone, electrical, gas and other utility installations exist or will
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be made available. In addition, the applicant shall supply such other plans, drawings,
maps or reports as the planning commission may require in the particular case to
guide its findings as to matters on which it is generally or specifically required to
make findings.
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Effect of planning commission report.
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Where board of zoning appeals action on high-rise apartments and high-
rise condominiums as special exceptions is involved, the findings of the planning
commission concerning conformity of the application with the provisions, intent and
purposes of this chapter, together with any recommended special conditions and
safeguards, shall be deemed advisory only, and shall not be binding on the board.
Unless board of zoning appeals actions is involved, the zoning administrator shall
not issue any zoning permit for the erection of a high-rise apartment and high-rise
condominium, or for any alteration of any high-rise apartment and high-rise
condominium as specified above, or any certificate of zoning compliance in connection
with use of any high-rise apartment and high-rise condominium or premises unless
the report of the planning commission indicates conformity of the application and
required documents with the provisions, intent and purposes of this chapter. The
findings of the planning commission shall be binding upon the zoning administrator.
Sec. 21-140.
Use regulations.
In addition to permitted dwelling units and accessory facilities, areas and
structures clearly related and incidental to the residential character of high-rise
apartments and high-rise condominiums (lobbies, lounges, indoor or outdoor recreation
areas, off-street parking for occupants or guests, structures or portions of structures
used for storage or in relation to maintenance of buildings and grounds and the
like), nonresidential uses and characteristics of use shall be permitted or prohibited
in connection with high-rise apartments and high-rise condominiums as indicated
below, and to the extent indicated shall be excluded from general prohibitions on
kinds of use within the districts involved.
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(a) Permitted uses and characteristics of use. Within the principal
structure and designed, constructed and operated with orientation toward the interior
of the principal structure, professional service establishments, and eating and drinking
establishments; provided, that such establishments shall be designed primarily for the
convenience of occupants of the building and their guests; and further provided,
that there shall be no external evidence of the existence of such establishments.
(b) Prohibited uses and characteristics of use. Establishments other
than for sale of convenience goods, personal and professional service establishments
and eating and drinking establishments designed, constructed and operated with
orientation toward the interior of the principal structure; display windows or signs
visible from off the premises in connection with such establishments; driveways,
parking areas and entrances located or used in a manner adversely affecting adjacent
residential use; lighting of premises outside buildings in a manner which permits
direct visibility of any light source used in lighting the premises from any window
in any structure occupied at night on any adjacent property; storage of garbage or
trash at such times or in such manner as to be more objectionable that usual practice
in the neighborhood; operation of heating, air conditioning, ventilation or other
equipment used in connection with the building or any of its uses in a manner which
creates noise, odors, fumes or vibration perceptible at any property line of the lot
on which such high-rise apartment and high-rise condominium is located at the level
greater than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood; filling stations;
repair garages; out-door advertising.
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Sec. 21-141.
Minimum lot requirements.
No minimum lot size, width and depth is required for high-rise apartments
and high-rise condominiums; provided, that lot coverage and yard requirements are
complied with. Minimum open space shall be not less than twenty-five percent of
the total lot area exclusive of buildings, streets, alleys, roads, parking areas, walks
swimming pools, patios, and any other area not landscaped or planted.
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Yards.
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(a) Front yards and all yards adjacent to streets shall be a minimum
of thirty feet in depth, if front or rear yard, or width, if side yard. Such thirty
foot required yards adjacent to streets shall be maintained in landscaping, aside
from drives and walkways, and shall not be used for off-street parking. Any additional
depth or width of such yards required as a result of regulations relating to height
may be used for off-street parking.
(b) Yards adjacent to permanent open space (other than streets or
alleys) determined by the planning commission to be permanent in nature: Where
such open space is less than fifty feet in width, a minimum yard twenty-five feet
in width (if a side yard) or depth (if a front or rear yard) shall be provided. For
each additional twenty-five feet in width of open space, the minimum yard
requirements may be reduced five feet; provided, that no such yard shall be less
than ten feet in least dimension.
(c) Other yards, whether rear or side, and whether or not such yards
adjoin or abut alleys, shall be a minimum of twenty feet in width or forty feet
where adjacent to all residential districts plus five feet in each yard for each story
above three and one-half stories or forty-five feet.
Sec. 21-143.
Lot coverage.
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Maximum lot coverage by all buildings shall not exceed twenty-five percent
but may be increased up to thirty-five percent on the following basis. Credit shall
be allowed for the number of square feet provided on the structure at or above the
second floor level in the form of open spaces for solariums, recreational space,
landscaped roof gardens and terraces, etc. made available generally to residential
tenants on roofs or structural terraces and for underground parking or parking within
the building.
Sec. 21-144.
Heights.
Height of all high-rise apartments and high-rise condominiums shall be
subject to approval by the zoning administrator, based on fire control considerations
and potential hazards to life and property, but no high-rise apartments or high-rise
condominium structure shall exceed twelve stories or one hundred twenty-five feet.
Heights shall conform to the airport zoning restrictions contained in article XVI.
Sec. 21-145.
Minimum off-street parking and loading requirements; access; internal
circulation; service area; lighting.
One and one-third off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each
dwelling unit on the premises, plus such space for non-residential uses as may
otherwise be required. Required off-street parking space shall be provided in the
building or on the lot at ground level, provided, that in B-1 Districts not more than
twenty-five percent of the required spaces may be located off the lot but within
three hundred feet thereof, and shall be permanently reserved and kept available
for occupants or employees in the apartment.
Off-street loading and service areas shall be provided and maintained in
keeping with the requirements of the residential and nonresidential uses.
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Ingress and egress to the property, and traffic lanes, parking space and
loading and service areas on the premises, shall form a convenient and well organized
system appropriate to uses in the building. Entrances and exits shall be so arranged
as to minimize conflicts with traffic on public streets and to reduce traffic noises
on portions of the lot where there might be adverse effects on residential uses on
the property or on any uses on adjacent property. Driveways, parking, loading and
service areas shall be so located, designed, constructed, maintained and operated as
to minimize the impact of adverse visual effects, noise or lights on other portions
of the property and on surrounding property, and where ascertained to be necessary
by the zoning administrator fences, walls or vegetative screening shall be provided
and maintained to further these purposes.
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Signs.
Sign regulations for high-rise apartments and high-rise condominiums shall
conform to article XVII of this chapter.
Article XXI. Site Plan.
Sec. 21-164.
Required.
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In order to maintain the character and integrity of neighborhoods by
promoting excellence of development, preventing undue traffic hazards and
encouraging the most appropriate development and use of land in harmony with the
neighborhood, a site plan is required and shall be submitted to the zoning administrator
for all developments in R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6, B-1, B-2, B-3, M-l, M-2 and M-3 districts.
These amendments shall be in full force and effect from and after their
passage.
Adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Burton, Nickens, Myers, Minter and Johnson
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
CITIZENS COMMENTS
On motion by Supervisor Burton the following prepared resolution was
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adopted and presented to Dorothy B. Hudson expressing appreciation for her dedicated
service upon her retirement.
RESOLUTION NO. 83-49 EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR THE DEDICATED
SERVICE OF DOROTHY B. HUDSON UPON HER RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Dorothy B. Hudson was employed on September 1, 1963, by
Roanoke County in its utility billing section and there served as an excellent employee
until the reorganization of Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy B. Hudson thereafter became an Account Clerk III
with the Roanoke County utility billing section of the Department of Finance where
she has continued her outstanding service on behalf of Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy B. Hudson has determined to retire from her
employment with Roanoke County on April 1, 1983.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
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their deep appreciation to Dorothy B. Hudson for her nineteen years of dedicated
service to Roanoke County and its citizens, and do wish her continued good fortune
and happiness in her retirement years.
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Adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Burton, Nickens, Myers, Minter and Johnson
NAYS:
None
On motion by Supervisor Nickens the following prepared resolution was
adopted and presented to Captain L. J. Wade and Sergeant M. C. Philpott expressing
appreciation to the Roanoke County Auxiliary Police:
RESOLUTION NO. 83-50 EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO
THE ROANOKE COUNTY AUXILIARY POLICE FORCE
MEMBERS AND THEIR COMMANDING OFFICER
WHEREAS, ten years ago Roanoke County established an Auxiliary Police
Force to aid and assist its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Auxiliary Police Force has always
discharged its duties and responsibilities in an exemplary fashion culminating in 3,968
hours of service to Roanoke County citizens in 1982 at a cost of approximately
$.24 per hour; and
WHEREAS, for the past eight years the guiding force for the Roanoke
County Auxiliary Police has emanated from its Commanding Officer, Captain L. J.
Wade.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, as follows:
1. That the Board does hereby express its genuine and deepest
appreciation to
Sgt. M. C. Philpott
Larry S. Carver
Sharon Brown
Carol Paxton
Pat Rhodes
James Hicks
Tim Flowers
M. Vaught
Sgt. D. A. Palmer
J. E. Forren
C. E. Salemon, Jr.
Vicky Thomas
Jerry Custer
William Crotts
Robert Jones
for their tireless and selfless dedication to Roanoke County and its citizens as
auxiliary policemen; and
2. That the Board does further express its most prideful and heartfelt
appreciation to Captain L. J. Wade for his long, tireless and most professional
leadership given to the Roanoke County Auxiliary Police Force; and
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3. That attested copies of this resolution be forthwith delivered to
each of the above-named auxiliary policemen and to Captain L. J. Wade.
Adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Burton, Nickens, Myers, Minter and Johnson
None
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Donald R. Flanders reported on the March 1, 1983 letter from the State
Highway Department regarding Project 0639-080-143-C503,B628. The railroad, the
County and the State Highway Department are trying to negotiate a solution. The
railroad has proposed an underpass, and the State Highway Department proposes an
at-grade crossing. Since the bridge is dangerous and needs to be replaced, every
effort will be made to expedite negotiations between the railroad and the State
Highway Department.
Donald R. Flanders also advised that Mr. Robhrect, attorney for Salem
Cable Television, has advised they will meet with concerned people and try to solve
the problems concerning their requests for service.
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Chairman Johnson presented the following proclamation for Clean Valley
Month. Mr. Mark, G. Becker, of the Clean Valley Committee, was present but had
to leave; and the proclamation will be forwarded to him by John Hubbard.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, in order to preserve the natural beauty of the Roanoke Valley,
it is necessary to have the support of the general public for the purpose of cleaning
up and removing unsightly trash from the Roanoke Valley; and
WHEREAS, we the officials of the County of Roanoke desire to lend our
wholehearted support to such clean-up project.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, May W. Johnson, Chairman of the Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors, Roanoke, Virginia, do hereby proclaim the month of April,
1983, to be
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CLEAN VALLEY MONTH
in Roanoke County, and urge all members of the general public to join and participate
in this project.
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REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Burton had no report.
Supervisor Nickens wanted to know the status on the Salem/Carvins Cove,
Back Creek, and West County water reservoir report. Donald R. Flanders, County
Clerk stated that the staff wanted to secure all the necessary information from
Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern, and that the target date of mid-April will probably
be extended to the end of April.
Dr. Nickens requested that the March 22 deadline for priorities on paving
roads in subdivisions be extended since the request letter was dated March 16. John
Hubbard advised that the date could be extended. Supervisor Nickens requested
background information from John Hubbard on the funding potentials for hot mix
paving of State roads from Federal Revenue Sharing match funds.
The status of a joint meeting between the Board of Supervisors and the
representatives of the Salem Roanoke County Civic Center was questioned. Supervisor
Johnson advised Supervisor Nickens that the meeting would be set up with the Civic
Center Commission, the County Board of Supervisors and the Council of the City
of Salem. Supervisor Nickens suggested that a professional advertising agency be
hired to provide a budget for publicity. Supervisor Myers advised that at the end
of June, 1983, the County will owe a balance of $50,000 for the County's share.
This amount is to be paid off at the rate of $25,000 per year. Supervisor Nickens
also recommended that Roanoke County payoff its share and deed the property to
the City of Salem because this would result in a $83,000 savings to the County.
Supervisor Nickens requested James E. Buchholtz furnish him with a copy of the
contract.
Mr. Darrell Shell of the Department of Parks and Recreation was notified
by the Commission on Outdoor Recreation that the County's request for a Park in
the Mount Pleasant area was being considered. The requests for Hollins and Big
Hill are being deferred because the County owned the Mt. Pleasant property. Darrell
Shell has been requested to develop a grant proposal and the Board requested to
adopt a resolution prior to March 26, 1983. The proposal would amount to $125,000
to be shared 50-50 by the Outdoor Recreation Commission and the County. This
would develop and light a soccer and football field, softball field, provide fencing
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and backstops for each field, paving parking area and access road into the park,
and add additional playground equipment. This will be considered at the next
quarterly meeting of the Commission on April 18 or 19 if all stipulations are met
moved that an appropriate resolution be prepared and spread in the March 22, 1983,
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and the completion date will be within 6 months after approval. Supervisor Nickens
Minutes and that the County Administrator be authorized to develop the grant
application to be forwarded to the Commission on Outdoor Recreation. The motion
would also include that the $125,000 be shared on a 50-50 basis, and that the
County's share be $62,500. This $62,500 does not need to be appropriated at this time.
Supervisor Myers requested that the motion to include paving of the
Waldron Park access road since this money was eliminated from last year's budget.
Supervisor Myers moved to amend the motion to include the Waldron Park paving.
The motion was defeated by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Myers, Minter
NAYS:
Supervisors Burton, Nickens and Johnson
Supervisor Nickens' original motion was then adopted by the following
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AYES:
Supervisors Burton, Nickens, Myers, Minter and Johnson
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION NO. 83-52 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF
A CERTAIN GRANT APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT OR
RECONSTRUCT A CERTAIN PARK ON COUNTY-OWNED
PROPERTY IN THE MT. PLEASANT AREA OF ROANOKE
COUNTY
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
as follows:
1. That the County of Roanoke is hereby authorized and directed to
cause to be prepared and to be submitted a certain grant application in the amount
of $125,000.00, the same to be used for the construction and reconstruction of a
certain park on County-owned property in the Mt. Pleasant area of Roanoke County;
and
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That the Board does hereby express its intent to appropriate a sum
not to exceed one-half of the grant amount, to-wit: $62,500 as the County's share
of such construction or reconstruction costs; and
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That the County Administrator be, and he hereby is, authorized and
directed to execute such grant application on behalf of Roanoke County upon a
form approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Burton, Nickens, Myers, Minter, and Johnson
NAYS: None
Supervisor Myers reported that people have been gathering at the wellhouse
lot near Greenridge Presbyterian Church, possibly drinking and smoking pot, and
disturbing the neighborhood. He requested that John Hubbard investigate the
possibility of a night light being installed and requested that the Sheriff's Department
be notified and to increase surveillance.
Supervisor Minter asked the County Attorney to check into the fact that
there is no ordinance or law affecting resistance of arrest.
Chairman Johnson called for a $15,000 amount to be appropriated to the
Salem Roanoke County Civic Center. Supervisor Myers moved for the following
resolution to be prepared and spread in the Minutes:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 83-53
On motion made by Supervisor Myers, the General Appropriation Resolution
of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 22, 1982, be, and is the same hereby
amended as follows to become effective March 22, 1983:
DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT NUMBER
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
Class:
Fund:
Object:
Expendi t ures
General Operating
Contribution to Civic
Center
03-6-09105-56040
$15,000
($15,000)
Object:
Unappropriated Balance
03-6-99999-99999
Adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Burton, Nickens, Myers, Minter and Johnson
NA YS: None
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Chairman Johnson also requested Timothy W. Gubala and John Hubbard
look at the wellhouse behind the Pines Apartments to see if it needs cleaning up.
A dangerous Great Dane was reported in the Mayfield area, and Chairman
Johnson requested that this be investigated.
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IN RE:
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, AND COMMITTEES
County Treasurer - March 8, 1983, letter transmitting information on
grants to local and state governments has already been distributed to the Board
members.
County Attorney - requested an Executive Session.
County Administrator - informed the Board that the new stage carpeting
had been installed, and the sound and recording system is in operation.
Donald R. Flanders requested a motion to proceed with legal advertising
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for an April 12, 1983, public hearing which would authorize the establishment of
the following maximum tax rates:
REAL ESTATE TAX RATE OF NOT MORE THAN $1.15
PER $100 ASSESSED VALUATION
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RATE OF NOT MORE THAN
$3.50 PER $100 ASSESSED VALUATION
MACHINER Y AND TOOLS TAX RATE OF NOT MORE
THAN $3.00 PER $100 ASSESSED VALUATION
The advertised real estate tax rate is an amount not to exceed $.07 more than last
year, and the personal property and machinery and tool rates are the same as last
year's rates. Supervisor Nickens moved to authorize advertising, and the motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Burton, Nickens, Myers, Minter and Johnson
NAYS:
None
Last weekend, since an unusual amount of rain had occurred, residents
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of the Westward Lake Dam neighborhood were evacuated. The County has lowered
the water level of the Dam approximately two feet by removing impediments from
the spillways and culverts and installing a siphon system. Donald R. Flanders
requested the Board to authorize the retention of an engineering firm to make
recommendations to solve the problem and also a surveying team to accurately
measure the acre-feet of the lake.
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Mr. Raymond Radford, a citizen, inquired as to why it has taken a year
to get action. Chairman Johnson explained that the County does not own the
property, that the owner has not responded to County letters" and that the State
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Water Control Board safety study took approximately six months at which time the
State did not accept responsibility for the dam. Mrs. Ruth Harris, another citizen,
expressed her concern for safety of the residents.
Donald R. Flanders explained that the State requirements for maintenance
are 25 feet in height and 50 acre-feet of water. Their measurements of Westward
Lake Dam were approximately 58 feet in height and 49.5 acre-feet of water. This
is the reason for requesting an independent survey. Supervisor Myers moved to
retain an engineering firm and a survey team, and the motion carried by the the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Burton, Nickens, Myers, Minter and Johnson
NAYS:
None
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Starting the week of March 29 and extending through the month of April,
the semi-annual pickup of waste will be occurring.
Another matter brought to the Board's attention was that VVKR, Inc. is
progressing with the identification of furniture for the Courthouse including an
inventory which would reflect reuse of current furnishings. The microfilming of
records of the Clerk of Courts is necessary in order to transfer these records to
the new clerk's vault.
Roanoke Valley Cablevision is sponsoring a Baseball Day June 23, and
the Board's participation is requested.
An experiment is being conducted with Cycle Systems as to the possibility
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of reclaiming County waste paper. An experiment truck in an area having garbage
disposals was run, and it was found that there was 4096 recyclable paper in the load.
If arrangements to transmit paper to Cycle Systems can be worked out, it will help
keep the refuse rate as low as possible at the Regional Landfill.
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Donald R. Flanders then presented the current population projections
which create a definite need for planning Roanoke County's future. The State
Department of Planning and Budget projects the current population of 75,000 will
increase to 81,690 in 1985 and 103,000 by the year 2000. Mr. Flanders stressed
the need for expanded facilities and service centers to take care of this 5% per
year growth in addition to developing the comprehensive improvement plan.
The County Administrator also requested an Executive Session to discuss
a real estate matter.
Department of Public Facilities - John Hubbard asked for the Board's
concurrence to send a letter to the City of Roanoke to increase the bulk water
allowance to meet increased demands. Supervisor Myers moved for concurring with
the staff's recommendation, and the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Penn Forest Subdivision, Section 17, requires fire protection and the
construction of a water storage tank because the property being developed is on a
higher elevation than the County system can serve. On motion by Supervisor Minter,
the following prepared resolution was adopted authorizing the County to participate
with the builder in the development of an appropriate water system.
RESOLUTION NO. 83-54 DECLINING TO WAIVE THE COUNTY
WATER ORDINANCE AND AGREEING ON BEHALF OF THE
COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN DEVELOPMENT OF A WATER
SYSTEM PURSUANT TO THE COUNTY WATER ORDINANCE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
as follows:
1. That the Board does hereby decline to waive those portions of the
County Water Ordinance which require that developers' of subdivisions in the County
provide fire protection for the structures and homes to be constructed in the
development; and
2. That the County Administrator be, and he hereby is, authorized and
directed to enter into an agreement whereby the County shall agree to pay for the
storage facilities required to be constructed in order to provide sufficient water
capacity for Penn Forest, Section 17, as made and provided by the County Water
Ordinance; and
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Region Properties, Inc.
Adopted by the following roll call vote:
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Supervisors Burton, Nickens, Myers, Minter and Johnson
NAYS:
None
John Hubbard presented an updated report on the Orlando/Palm Valley
Intersection. In compliance with the Board's request, it has been determined that
there is adequate signage and that there is no school bus stop at this intersection.
IN RE:
APPOINTMENTS
On motion by Supervisor Minter and carried by a unanimous voice vote,
Keith Cook was appointed to replace Timothy W. Gubala as the Roanoke County
representative on the Fifth District Employment and Training Consortium. Mr. Gubala
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to be appointed as an alternate.
IN RE:
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At the request of James E. Buchholtz, County Attorney, and Donald R.
Flanders, County Administrator, Supervisor Burton moved to go into Executive Session
at 8:55 p.m. pursuant to the Code of Virginia, Section 2.1-344 (a), (1), (2), and (6),
to discuss personnel, real estate, and legal matters. The motion carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
IN RE:
OPEN SESSION
At 9:55 p.m. Supervisor Myers moved to return to open session, and the
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motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Superintendent of the Department of Development, Timothy W. Gubala,
presented a priority listing of types of projects which would be eligible for community
improvement grants during the 1983 funding cycle of the Community Block Grant
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Program. After an indepth discussion, the County Board determined that Supervisor
Burton should present Roanoke County's top priorities at the Fifth Planning District
Commission's Meeting on March 24, 1983. The priorities are as follows:
1.
Water Facilities
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Acquisition and/or development activities such as: New upgrading
and expansion of water supply, purification and storage facilities
and/or replacement or extension of distribution lines, including
connection fees for low and moderate income individuals.
2. Industrial Site Development
Acquisition and/or development activities such as: Property, Access
roads, Railroad spurs, Water and Sewer lines and facilities, Storm
sewers, Flood and drainage facilities, Parking facilities.
3. Sewage Facilities
Acquisition and/or development activities such as: New, upgrading
and expansion of sewage treatment facilities and/or replacement or
extension of lines, including connection fees for low and moderate
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income individuals.
4. Commercial Site Development
Acquisition and/or development activities such as: Property, Access
roads, Railroad spurs, Water and sewer lines and facilities, Storm
sewer, Flood and drainage facilities, Parking facilities.
IN RE:
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:00 p.m. there being no further business before the Board, Supervisor
Nickens moved to adjourn, and the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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