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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/11/1978 - Regular 4-11-78 . 322 Salem-Roanoke County Salem, Virginia April 11, 1978 7:00 P.M. Civic Center I The Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day in open session at the Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center in Salem, Virginia, this being the second Tuesday and the first regular meeting of the month. Members Present: Chairman R. Wayne Compton, Supervisors Edward C. Park, Jr. and Lawrence E. Terry. Absent: Vice-Chairman Robert E. Myers and Supervisor May W. Johnson. Chairman Compton called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and recognized Reverend George H. Orser, Southview United Methodist Church, who offered the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given in unison. IN RE: APPLICATION OF J. R. STUMP FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 11.3-ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 624 (NEWPORT ROAD), ONE MILE WEST OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH STATE ROUTE 311 I Mrs. Stump was present at the public hearing. No one spoke in oppositio to the request. Supervisor Terry moved that the application of J. R. Stump be approved subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance pertaining to mobile homes, which motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present. NOTE: Applicant has been granted variance by Board of Zoning Appeals - there is an existing house on the property. IN RE: RENEWAL APPLICATION OF HELEN B. DOYLE FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 6.2-ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 311,0.7 MILE WEST OF STATE ROUTE 698 Mrs. Doyle was present at the public hearing. No one spoke in oppositio I to the request. Supervisor Park moved that the renewal application of Helen B. Doyle be approved beginning April 13, 1978, subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance pertaining to mobile homes, which motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present. J . 32a, 4- 11- 78 IN RE: PETITION OF SALCO, LIMITED FOR REZONING FROM R-l TO * B-1 OF 1.15 ACRES LOCATED ON ROUTE 419, ADJACENT TO * THE OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WINDSOR HILLS DIS- * TRICT, IN ORDER TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MEDICAL/ * DENTAL OFFICE BUILDING * DENIED Mr. Edward A. Natt, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petitioners. Mr. Natt stated that he and his clients would be willing to continue the public hearing since only three out of the five members of the Board were present at the I meeting. Chairman Compton then asked Mr. Natt if he was requesting continuance. Mr. Natt responded in the affirmative. Supervisor Terry moved that the petition be considered at this meeting, which motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present. At this point, Chairman Compton opened the floor for public comments. Mr. Natt reminded the Supervisors that the Planning Commission did recommend approval of the requested rezoning. Mr. Natt then described the site plan, noting that the surrounding area is zoned B-1 and he cited other offices and businesses in the vicinity of the site. Mr. Natt further advised that, in his opinion, this use of the land is not an extension of a zoning classification, but a completion or addition to that which is already in the area. Mr. Natt stated that a 70' x lOa' building to house four (4) medical offices is proposed. He further noted I that adequate screening from the school property to the rear is provided and reiterated the predominantly B-1 zoning in the area and the Planning Commission's favorable recommendation. Approximately 25 persons were present in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Mr. Gerard Bijwaard, spokesman for the Sugar Loaf Farms Civic Associa- tion, raised the question on who has the right to file a rezoning petition. The County Attorney advised that any person who has an equitable interest in the property (an option to purchase) may file such a petition. Mr. Bijwaard admitted that the present appearance of the property leaves something to be desired, but he also noted that on the County's proposed land use maps this property remains R-l property. He also raised objections to the increased traffic load which would result if the rezoning is granted stating that the traffic problem along Route 419 I is already a difficult situation. Mr. Bijwaard again urged the Supervisors to place a moritorium on all rezoning requests on Route 419, north of 221 until the County's new zoning ordinance is completed and contract rezoning becomes effective July 1, 1978. Mr. Lee Samuelson, representing the Oak Grove PTA Executive Board, . 4- 11- 78 I also urged the Supervisors to defer action until after July 1, whereby the petitioner will be required to follow his site plan as presented. Mr. Samuelson further advised that he was not opposed to the rezoning if the Supervisors deferred action as previously requested. Mr. Leon Williams, representing the Farmingdale Civic League, cited traffic problems along Route 419 (no crossover). Mr. Williams said he did not see the need for such a facility in the area since space is available in the Oak Grove Plaza, and medical buildings and facilities around Lewis-Gale Hospital are available. Mr. Williams also cited drug problems associated with medical offices, which are potential sources for robbery. Mr. Williams also disputed Mr. Natt's suggesting that the property is surrounded by B-1, stating that he feels it is surrounded by R-l and that the County's master plan shows this area as a R-l zoning classification. At this point, Mr. Natt responded to several of the allegations made by the opposition. He noted that the long-range plan is a plan only and has not yet been adopted by the Board, he reiterated the petitioner's desire to commit himself to the site plan as presented, and noted that there is a pharmacy and a doctor1s office in 'the Oak Grove Plaza, which have caused no drug problems. According to Mr. Natt, there is very little or no citizen opposition in the immediate area of the property in question. He stated that most of the opposition live at least one-half mile from the site. This concluded the public hearing, and Supervisor Terry moved that the petition of SALCO, Limited be denied. At this point, Chairman Compton asked if the petitioners would be willing to continue the public hearing until after July 1, when contract zoning becomes law. Mr. Natt answered in the affirmative and requested general continuance of the public hearing. Approximately 15 persons still expressed opposition to the proposed rezoning. There being no further comments, the rezoning was denied by the follow- ing recorded vote: I AYES: Mr. Park, Mr. Terry I NAYS: Mr. Compton ABSENT: Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers - 4- 11- 78 IN RE: PETITION OF EMORY GLENN BOWMAN FOR REZONING FROM B-2 TO R-3 OF LOTS 2, 3, 4, AND 5, BLOCK 11 OF NORTH HILLS, HOLLINS DISTRICT, SO THAT A DUPLEX AND/OR MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS MAY BE CONSTRUCTED THEREON The first of tk. Bowman"s two petitions scheduled for this meeting was presented to the Board by Mr. Edward A. Natt, Attorney, who advised that there was no opposition present at the Planning Commission meeting on this I rezoning. Mr. Natt also advised that the petitioner originally requested to rezone from B-2 to B-1, but has agreed to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and request a R-3 zoning reclassification of said property. At this point, Chairman Compton opened the floor for public comments. Several residents of the North Hills area spoke in opposition to the request. One of the residents, Mr. T. C. Fisher stated that he was not even aware of this request of Mr. Bowman1s. Mr. Natt advised, with the County Planner's agreement, that this petition along with another petition filed by Mr. Bowman were both heard at the Planning Commission's meeting on March 21, 1978. Mr. Natt explained t.1r. Bowman's desire to construct duplexes on lots located behind the Kroger Store near the intersection of Williamson Road and Peters Creek Road. He also pointed I out that the property is presently zoned B-2 and if the rezoning to R-3 is not granted, the petitioner may construct any building permitted in a B-2 zoning dis- trict; such as a restaurant, office or medical building, etc. Mr. Natt further advised that the R-3 zoning is a valid and good use of the property. Comments by several area residents indicated considerable misunderstanding and confusion as to the nature and location of this proposal when it was before the Planning Commission. This concluded the public hearing and on the motion of Supervisor Terry and the unanimous voice vote of the members present, the petition was referred back to the Planning Commission to be readvertised for another public hearing, the County to assume all costs incurred. I 4-11-78 . - 326 c IN RE: PETITION OF EMORY GLENN BOWMM~ FOR REZONING * FROM R-l TO R-2 OF LOT 5, BLOCK 2, and LOT * 15, BLOCK 3, OF NORTH HILLS, HOLLINS DISTRICT,* i DENIED SO THAT DUPLEX DWELLINGS MAY BE CONSTRUCTED * THEREON. * I The second request of E. Glenn Bowman to construct duplexes on Elwood Street in North Hills was also presented to the Board by Mr. Edward A. Natt, Attorney. Mr. Natt described the site plan and stated that there is an existing duplex to the rear of one of the lots. He submitted photos of the proposed duplexes, noting that there is R-3 zoning a block from the property. Mr. Natt stated that he disagreed with the Planning Commission, which recommended denial of the request based on spot zoning. Approximately 25 persons, represented by attorney Evans Jessee, appearedifr opposition to the proposed rezoning. Mr. Jessee advised that a petition containing the names of 64 area residents had been filed with the Planning Commission. Mr. Jessee stated that the houses in North Hills range from fifty to 100thousand dollars in value and explained that dupleses, which are rentals, would I be undesirable in an area where people own their homes. Mr. Charles Wilkerson 6712 Greenway Drive, stated that the homes in the area are custom built for single families -- a home to retire in. Mr. T. C. Fisher, area resident, stated that he wished to see North Hills remain a single-family residential neighborhood and that construction of duplexes would distrub the integrity of the neighborhood. This concluded the public hearing, and Supervisor Terry moved that the Board concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the rezoning, which motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: ':l - '; AYES: Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mr. Compton NAYS: None ABSENT: Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Hyers I IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2023 ADOPTING A 1995 TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR THE ROANOKE VALLEY WITH CERTAIN __,~ AHENDMENTS: WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation has prepared a document entitled The 1995 Transportation Plan for the Roanoke Valley; and WHEREAS, local adoption of this document is requested by said agency of local governing bodies; and 4-11-78 aZ7 WHEREAS, a public hearing, pursuant to Section 15.1-431 of the Code of Virginia, has been held and consideration given by the Roanoke County Planning Commission to this document; and WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission has recommended to I the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that the document entitled The 1995 Transportation Plan for the Roanoke Valley be adopted by said Board with the hereinafter-described amendments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that The 1995 Transportation Plan for the Roanoke Valley be adopted with the following amendments: 1. That said document and its maps shall reflect equal consideratioI of the following amendments: a. the establishment of an outer loop connecting the proposed South Salem Circumferential with U. S. Route 220 as shown on Roanoke County's Year 2000 Major Thoroughfare Plan: b. the widening to six lanes of portions of Virginia Route 419 in Southwest Roanoke County. extending from Virginia Route 24 to U. S. Route 220, shown on I 2. That the circumferential route in Southeast Roanoke County the map contained in the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation document, be included also in the tabular listing on page 40 of the said document and be shown as programmed for Construction Stage Ultimate. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of this Board transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation. Mr. Robert W. Hooper, County Planner, advised the Supervisors that to date the Plan has been adopted by the City of Roanoke, City of Salem, and Town of Vinton. Mr. Hooper then introduced Mr. William C. Jeffrey of the State consider methods for relieving traffic congestion on Route 419 (either six- I Highway Department who advised that the Highway Department is willing to laning it or using an outer loop) and that a public hearing will subsequently be held by the Highway Department before any decision is reached. At this point, Chairman Compton opened the floor for public comments. Mr. Leon Williams, residing at 5556 McVitty Road, S. W., requested that the Highway Department use the outer loop method and that six-laning 419 be an 4-iJ-78 3)~~2' :. 8 . ". ....u alternative to the outer loop. Mr. Gerard Bijwaard, resident of the Sugar Loaf Farms area, also supported the outer loop proposal instead of six-laning 419. Mr. Jeffrey assured that both methods will be considered equally. This concluded the public hearing, and the foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Park and the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mr. Compton NAYS: None ABSENT: Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers IN RE: PROCLAMATION - "ROANOKE VALLEY ESTATE PLANNING DAYS" Pursuant to a request from Mr. William R. Davis, Trust Officer, United Virginia Bank, Chairman Compton proclaimed May 9 - 11 as "Roanoke Valley Estate Planning Days." A full copy of the proclamation is filed with the minutes of this meeting. IN RE: RAFFLE PERMIT - NORTH CROSS SCHOOL Mr. John Tucker, Jr., Headmaster, North Cross School, was present at the meeting. Supervisor Terry moved that the application of North Cross School for a raffle permit be approved effective this date for a period of one year, which motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present. IN RE: PRESENTATION OF 1978-79 BUDGET County Executive Clark presented to the Board a recommended budget for the next fiscal year and offered brief remarks concerning certain of the principal features thereof. A full copy of the County Executive's budget message is filed with the minutes of this meeting. IN RE: SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET Supervisor Terry moved that the School Board budget be referred back to the School Board for reconsideration, with particular attention to Superintendent Arnold R. Burton's recommendations that a ceiling be placed on annual raises for the next fiscal year, which motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: 4-11-78 8:.2,,9 .. - -..-- . AYES: Mr. Terry, Mr. Compton NAYS: Mr. Park ABSENT: Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers The Supervisors also scheduled their first budget study session to I be held next Tuesday, April 18 in Room "c" of the Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center, beginning at 10:00 a.m. IN RE: INFORMATION ITEMS The County Executive's reports regarding Ceta Program and Refuse ColI ection were for information of the Supervisors and are filed with the minutes of this meeting. IN RE: REFERRALS TO PLANNING COMMISSION In a report to the Board, the County Executive advised that the following petition for rezoning had been referred to the Planning Commission since the Supervisors' meeting on March 14, 1978: Petition of James H. McNabb for rezoning from B-3 to B-2 of a lot formerly owned by the Shell Oil Company and located at the southeast corner of Colonial Avenue and Thompsons Lane (3622 Colonial Avenue, S. W.) so this property may be used for construction of a retail decorating shop which will sell paint, wallpaper, floor coverings, etc. I IN RE: EXEMPTION OF COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE FEES FOR DISABLED VETERANS In a report to the Board, County Attorney Foster advised that effective July 1, 1978, State law will provide an exemption for certain dis- abled veterans from the County motor vehicle license fee. Mr. Foster also advised the Supervisors that the notice of intention adopted by the Board at its previous;;meeting proposing to exempt these veterans will be duplicating wha will already become State law in July, and the Board may if it wishes to do Supervisor Park offered a Motion to Rescind the action taken by the I so adopt a Motion to Rescind, which will undo the action taken on March 28. Board on March 28, 1978, proposing to amend the County Code by allowing certain disabled veterans to be exempted from paying County motor vehicle fees, which motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present. 4-11-78 ~' !l'~ tf', ' . IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2024 APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) RECONDITIONED VOTING MACHINES QUALIFYING AS A SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE FOR THE COUNTY ELECTORAL BOARD. WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Electoral Board has in a letter dated I March 23, 1978, to the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County, reported that the County will require additional voting machines ,to meet Virginia Election Law requirements; and WHEREAS, in said letter the County Electoral Board recommended to this Board that such voting machines could be purchased at a total savings to the County of $3,000 if purchase were made of reconditioned voting machines, in which recommendation this Board concurs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that the purchase of five (5) reconditioned voting machines for the sum of $8,000, which carry a five-year warranty, by the Roanoke County Electoral Board from Virginia Election Services of Richmond, Virginia, be, and the same is hereby, approved as a single-source purchase. On motion of Supervisor Terry and adopted by the following recorded I vote: AYES: Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mr. Compton NAYS: None ABSENT: Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers IN RE: APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 2025 APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $8,000 FROM THE COUNTY'S UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE TO THE ACCOUNT (ELECTIONS) FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) RECONDITIONED VOTING MACHINES. DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREASE (DECREASE) Class: Fund: Department: Object: Expenditures General Operating Elections Voting Equipment 60313A-499 $8,000 I Department: Object: Contingent Balance Unappropriated Balance 60399A-999 ($8,000) Adopted on motion of Supervisor Terry and the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mr. Compton NAYS: None ABSENT: Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers 4-11-80 331. IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2026 RECOGNIZING LOUIS S. WALDROP FOR HIS OUTSTANDING DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO ROANOKE COUNTY AS A MEMBER OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS: AND THIS BOARD DOES FURTHER CONGRATULATE MR. WALDROP UPON THE EXEMPLARY MANNER IN WHICH HE ACCOMPLISHED THE DUTIES IMPOSED UPON HIM AS CHAIRMAN OF SAID BOARD OF DIRECTORS I A full copy of Resolution No. 2026 is filed with the minutes of this meeting On motion of Supervisor Terry and adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present. IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2027 INCORPORATING CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS OF A COMMITTEE OF SUPERVISORS AND THE COUNTY EMPLOYEES' COMMITTEE INTO ROANOKE COUNTY'S PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION BENEFITS. WHEREAS, an informal committee composed of Roanoke County employees was administratively appointed during 1975 and given the task of reviewing the County's personnel policies and procedures and making recommendations for changes in such; and WHEREAS, said committee, along with a committee of Supervisors, has reported to the county Executive and has recommended certain revisions and I changes in the County's personnel policies and procedures and the County Executive has, in his memorandum to the County Attorney dated April 6, 1978, reported said committees' recommendation that the policy changes be implemented in which recommendation the Board concurs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that the following special form of leav for on-the-job injury available to permanent, full-time employees of the County be, and the same is hereby, adopted as the personnel policies and procedures regarding workman's compensation benefits: 1. For the first seven (7) calendar days, employee will still be expected to use his accrued sick leave if he desires to continue to receive full pay. Special exception could be granted by the Board of County Supervisors, upon recommendation of the department head, for new employees who had not yet accrued sufficient sick leave in the event of a serious on-th-job injury. I 2. After the first seven (7) calendar days and for up to the next ninety (90) work days, the employee could receive full pay charged against this special leave for on-th-job injury upon recommendation by the department head and approval of the County Executive. 3. Upon recommendation of both the department head and the County Executive, the Board of County Supervisors could grant up to an additional sixty (60) work days in special instances. 4. During the period of time that the employee continued to receive full pay while on this special form of on-th-job injury leave, 4-11-80 3'3~2' . , he must sign over any workman's compensation checks to the County. 5. The County reserves the right to designate a particular physician that an employee must visit for examination to verify the extent of injury. III On motion of Supervisor Park and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mr. Compton NAYS: None ABSENT: Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2028 ESTABLISHING A POLICY OF SUPPLEMENTING THE OPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTY-WIDE WATER SYSTEM THROUGH THE USE OF THE GENERAL TAX REVENUE OF THE COUNTY IN SPECIAL INSTANCES. WHEREAS, Roanoke County has, after voter approval, heretofore sold general obligation bonds secured by the general tax base of, the County, for the purpose of financing the cost of water facilities to be a part of the County-wide water supply and distribution system including the acquisition I of water facilities owned by the Roanoke County Public Service Authority; and WHEREAS, although the bonds are general obligation bonds, by officia statement of the County of Roanoke dated February IS, 1977, it was anticipated that said bonds will be paid from the revenues of said County-wide water system; and WHEREAS, while it remains the intent of the Board of County Supervis s that the current practice of fixing, nharging and collecting such rates, fees and other charges for the use of and the services furnished by the water system so as to produce net revenue sufficient to pay principal of and interest on all water bonds be maintained while the bonds are outstanding; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County is of the opinion that in special instances only the operationg and development of the I County water system may require financial supplementation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that a policy be, and the same is hereby, established for supplementing the operation and development of the County water system through the use of the general tax revenue of the County to the extent necessary and when available in special instances requiring said supplementat ~n as determined by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County. 4-11-78 s.~ 3 ~3:~. On motion of Supervisor Park and adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present. IN RE: STUDY COMMITTEE - UPGRADING FINANCE DEPARTMENT I Supervisor Park moved that Mr. Tom Farrell, Director of Data Pro- cessing for the School Board, be included on the study committee appointed by the Supervisors on March 28, to meet with Daniel A. Robinson and Associates, the County's independent auditors, and discuss with Mr. Robinson his ideas for the needs and continued development of the County's Department of Finance, which motion was defeated by the followiqg~ recorded vote,: AYES: Mr. Park NAYS: Mr. Terry, Mr. Compton ABSENT: Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers NOTE: This matter was discussed later in the meeting, at which time, Mr. Farrell was appointed. SEE BELOW IN RE: REQUEST OF FORT LEWIS VILLAGE FOR WAIVER OF COUNTY WATER ORDINANCE Mr. T. A. Carter was present in regard to the request for waiver of I the County's water ordinance for Fort Lewis Village which, at the request of Mr. Paul B. Matthews, had been continued for the March 28th Board meeting. The Supervisors felt that additional information was necessary and advised Mr. Carter that they would attend the PSA meeting on Thursday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing Mr. Carter's request for waiver of the County water ordinance to allow the City of Salem to serve Fort Lewis Village. IN RE: STUDY COMMITTEE - UPGRADING FINANCE DEPARTMENT Supervisor Terry moved to reconsider the appointment of Mr. Tom Farrell to the study committee appointed to discuss the needs of the County's Department of Finance with Mr. Dan Robinson, the County's auditor, which I motion was approved by the unanimous voice vote of the members present. Supervisor Park moved that Mr. Farrell be appointed to said committee, which motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present. 4-11-78 3,., '3F:AJ~ " t~I" IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION - REAL ESTATE MATTERS At 9:55 p.m.. Supervisor Park moved that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss real estate matters. which motion was adopted I by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Park, Mr. Terry. Mr. Compton NAYS: None ABSENT: Mrs. Johnson. Mr. Myers At 10:43 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the meeting room and on the motion of Supervisor Terry and the unanimous voice vote of the members present. the Board reconvened in open session. IN RE: ADJOURNMENT This concluded the business before the Board at this time. and on the motion of Supervisor Park and the unanimous voice vote of the members present. the meeting was adjourned at 10:44 p.m. I CHAIRMAN I