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Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center
Salem, Virginia
February 24, 1976
7:00 P.M.
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The Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virgini~,
met this day in open session at the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center
in Salem, Virginia, this being the fourth Tuesday and the second
regular meeting of the month.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman May W. Johnson, Vice-Chairman
E. Deal Tompkins, R. Wayne Compton, C. Lawrence Dodson and Robert E.
Myers.
Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
and recognized a member of the First Wesleyan Methodist Church, who
offered the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was
given in unison.
On the motion of Supervisor Tompkins and the unanimous voic
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vote of the Board, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 10,
1976, were approved as spread.
IN RE:
APPLICATION OF JAMES L. ROSS FOR A )
SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE )
HOME ON AN 18 ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON )
THE EAST SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 863,0.25 )
MILE NORTH OF STATE ROUTE 1404 AT )
HANGING ROCK )
APPROVED
Supervisor Myers moved that the application of James L.
Ross for a special exception to park a mobile home on an 18-acre
tract located on the east side of State Route 863, 0.25 mile north
of State Route 1404 at Hanging Rock be approved subject to the pro-
visions of the County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to mobile homes.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the
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No one appeared for or against the Ross application.
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IN RE:
APPLICATION OF JACK C. HALL FOR A )
SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE )
HOME ON A 5.12-ACRE TRACT LOCATED )
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STATE ROUTE )
622 (BRADSHAW ROAD), 1.9 MILES WEST)
OF STATE ROUTE 699 )
APPROVED
Supervisor Myers moved that the application of Jack C. Hall
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for a special exception to park a mobile home on a 5.12-acre tract
located on the north side of State Route 622 (Bradshaw Road), 1.9
miles west of State Route 699 be approved subject to the provisions
of the County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to mobile homes.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of
the Board.
Mr. Hall was present at the hearing. There was no
opposition.
IN RE:
RENEWAL APPLICATION OF WILLIAM C. )
THOMPSON FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO)
PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A ONE ACRE )
TRACT LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF )
STATE ROUTE 659, 1.75 MILES SOUTH )
OF STATE ROUTE 639 )
APPROVED
Supervisor Myers moved that the renewal application of
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William C. Thompson for a special exception to park a mobile home on
a one-acre tract owned by Barbara F. Blankenship and located on the
east side of State Route 649, 1.75 miles south of State Route 639
be approved subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance
as it pertains to mobile homes.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of
the Board.
Mr. Thompson was present at the hearing. There was no
opposition.
NOTE:
Applicant has been granted variances since mobile home
will not be occupied by landowner, an existing house on
the lot and the mobile home being located less than 50
feet from two property lines.
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Supervisor Myers moved that the application of Evelyn Jean I
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APPLICATION OF EVELYN JEAN DEHART )
FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PARK A )
MOBILE HOME ON A ONE ACRE TRACT )
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STATE )
ROUTE 777, 0.2 MILE WEST OF STATE )
ROUTE 680 )
APPROVED
tract located on the north side of State Route 777, 0.2 mile west of
State Route 680 (west of the Glenvar High School) be approved subject
to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to
mobile homes.
the Board.
opposition.
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The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of
Ms. Dehart was present at the hearing. There was no
Applicant has been granted variance due to mobile home
being located less than 50 feet from the east side
property line.
APPLICATION OF DONALD L. TAYLOR FOR )
A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE )
HOME ON A l2-ACRE TRACT OWNED BY MRS. )
BLANCHE B. PEDNEAU AND LOCATED ON THE )
WEST SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 612, ABOUT )
0.5 MILE SOUTH OF U.S. ROUTE 11-460 )
APPROVED
In relation to the application of Donald L. Taylor,
Supervisor Myers spoke on behalf of Mrs. Pedneau (property owner) and
Mr. Taylor (applicant). There was no opposition to the request.
Supervisor Myers moved that the application of Donald L.
Taylor for a special exception to park a mobile home on a l2-acre
tract owned by Mrs. Blanche B. Pedneau and located on the west side
of State Route 612, approximately 0.5 mile south of U. S. Route 11-
Ordinance
460 be approved subject to the provisions of the County Zoning/as it
pertains to mobile homes.
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the Board.
NOTE:
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of
Applicant has been granted variances since mobile home
will not be occupied by landowner, an existing house on
the lot and the property being located in a M-2 zoning
district.
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IN RE:
APPLICATION OF LILLIAN C. POFF FOR A )
SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE )
HOME ON A 7.75-ACRE TRACT OWNED BY )
CLINTON G. JONES AND LOCATED ON THE )
NORTH SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 695 (7309 )
RIDGELEA ROAD) )
APPROVED
In relation to the application of Lillian C. Poff, Ms. Poff
owner, was also present and raised the question as to exactly where
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was present at the hearing. Mr. Fred L. Jones, adjoining property
the mobile home would be located. He stated that there was no
objection to the mobile home being located approximately 250 feet
off Route 695. Mr. Jones was advised that this condition would be
met.
Supervisor Myers moved that the application of Lillian C.
Poff for a special exception to park a mobile home on a 7.75-acre
tract owned by Clinton G. Jones and located on the north side of
State Route 695 (7309 Ridgelea Road), 0.8 mile west of State Route
694 (Twelve O'Clock Knob Road) be approved subject to the provisions
Ordinance
of the County Zoning/as it pertains to mobile homes.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of
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the Board.
NOTE:
Applicant has been granted variance since mobile home
will not be occupied by landowner.
IN RE:
RENEWAL APPLICATION OF ELVA W. GORDON )
FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE )
HOME ON A ONE ACRE TRACT OWNED BY EULA L.) APPROVED
WEAVER AND LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF )
YELLOW MOUNTAIN ROAD )
Supervisor Tompkins moved that the renewal application of
Elva W. Gordon for a special exception to park a mobile home on a
one-acre tract owned by Eula L. Weaver and located on the east side
of Yellow Mountain Road (State Route 668), 0.2 mile south of State
Route 922 be approved subject to the provisions of the County Zoning
Ordinance as it pertains to mobile homes.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of
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the Board.
NOTE:
Applicant has been granted variances since mobile home
will not be occupied by landowner and will be located
5 feet from the side property line.
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IN RE: APPLICATION OF M. H. PAYNE FOR A )
SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE ) I
HOME ON A 64-ACRE TRACT OWNED BY ) I
REBECCA L. KELLY AND LOCATED AT THE ) APPROVED
END OF STATE ROUTE 667, 0.84 MILE ) I
SOUTH OF STATE ROUTE 666 (BANDY ROAD) ) I
Supervisor Tompkins moved that the application of M. H. I
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Payne for a special exception to park a mobile home on a 64-acre tract
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owned by Rebecca L. Kelly and located at the end of State Route 667,
0.84 mile south of State Route 666 (Bandy Road) be approved subject
to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to
mobile homes.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of
the Board.
of land containing 3.48 acres adjacent to the School and owned by
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School, appeared before the Board regarding the purchase of a parcel I
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Mr. Payne was present at the hearing.
There was no
opposition.
NOTE:
Applicant has been granted variances since mobile
home will not be occupied by landowner and an
existing house on the lot.
IN RE:
BACK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Mr. Jennings T. Bird, spokesman for Back Creek Elementary
Emily R. and Vester Jones to be used for recreational purposes.
Mrs. Sandra Richardson, President of Back Creek Extension Homemakers
Club, presented a resolution endorsed by the Back Creek PTA and
Extension Homemakers Club, which resolution is filed with the minutes
of this meeting. Mr. Bird presented a petition signed by 301 Back
Creek citizens in favor of purchasing said parcel of land, which
petition is filed with the minutes of this meeting. Mr. Daniel J.
Weinman, resident of Back Creek School Community, also endorsed the
proposal. Between 30 and 40 residents were present in support of
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the request.
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Supervisor Dodson moved that the County Executive be
authorized to secure an appraisal on the 3.48 acres of land adjacent
to Back Creek Elementary School and report back to the Board for its
consideration.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the
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Board.
IN RE: BINGO PERMIT - WALNUT GROVE TRAIL CLUB, INC.
Supervisor Tompkins moved that the application of Walnut
Grove Trail Club, Inc. for a Bingo permit be approved effective this
date for a period of one year.
Supervisor Myers offered a substitute motion that the
request be continued to the March 9 meeting of the Board so that
the applicant may be present at the meeting to answer any questions
the Supervisors may have.
At this point, Supervisor Myers withdrew his substitute
motion.
The original motion made by Supervisor Tompkins to approve
the application for a Bingo Permit was adopted by the unanimous
voice vote of the Board (Mr. Dodson not voting).
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IN RE: FIRE PROTECTION - MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
Supervisor Tompkins moved that the County Executive be
authorized to meet with the City of Roanoke, City of Salem and Town
of Vinton to discuss the development of a mutual aid agreement on
fire protection.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of
the Board.
Resolution No. 22726, adopted by Roanoke City Council,
repealing Resolution No. 22272 proposing certain use by Roanoke
County of the former United States Post Office and Courthouse Build-
ing in Roanoke City was received by the Board and is filed with the
minutes of this meeting.
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On the motion of Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice -~
vote of the Board, the resolution adopted by the Board of Directors I
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of the Greater Roanoke Transit Company authorizing the Vice president'I'
of Operations of said Company to surrender certain Certificates of
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Public Convenience and Necessity to the State Corporation/so that the,
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On the motion of Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice I
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Company may cease its operation to points outside the corporate
limits of the City of Roanoke was this date received and filed.
IN RE:
ITEMS REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
vote of the Board, the following petitions were this date received,
filed and referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation:
Petition of State Stone Company for rezoning 4.73
acres located on the south side of State Route 778,
west of Dixie Caverns from A-I to M-3 so that an
office and maintenance shop for trucks and heavy
equipment may be constructed thereon.
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Petition of G. G. Lovell for rezoning approximately
11.982 acres adjoining the north side of State Route
117 (Peters Creek Road) at its intersection with
Barrens Road from B-1 and R-l to B-2 so as to have
the existing use (location of North-II Drive-In)
conform with the County Zoning Ordinance.
Petition of Martha Cobble and H. Merritt Sparger, Jr.
for rezoning portions of Lots 26 through 33, inclusive,
Block 2, Section 1, Dwight Hills, located at the north-
east corner of Peters Creek Road at Dwight Street from
B-1 to B-3 in order that a filling station may be
constructed thereon.
On the motion of Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice
vote of the Board, the communication from the Auditor of Public
Accounts accepting the report on the audit of the accounts and record
of the County Treasurer for the period July 1, 1975 through December
31, 1975, as prepared by the County's Auditors, was this date
received and filed.
The reports of the County Executive on the South Fork
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Roanoke River Flood Control Project and Departmental Activities for
the month of January were for the information of the Supervisors and
are filed with the minutes of this meeting.
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IN RE:
BENT MOUNTAIN FIRST AID AND RESCUE
CREW, INC. - EXCESS VEHICLE
On the recommendation of the County Executive, Supervisor
Tompkins moved that the request from the Bent Mountain First Aid and
Rescue Crew, Inc. to dispose of a 1967 International ambulance which
has been replaced by a new vehicle and the release of title to said
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vehicle be approved.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins,
Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
COMMUNITY SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION
Supervisor Myers moved that the Board of County Supervisors
approve the filing of an application for a Community School Project
in the approximate amount of $15,000.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins,
Mrs. Johnson
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None
IN RE:
CATV COMMITTEE
Supervisor Myers moved that the Chairman be authorized to
appoint two members from the Board of County Supervisors to serve as
County representatives along with the County Executive and County
Attorney on the CATV Committee. The motion was adopted by the
unanimous voice vote of the Board.
The Chairman appointed Supervisor Myers and Supervisor
Tompkins to serve on said Committee.
IN RE:
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - AMENDMENT
TO COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
Supervisor Tompkins moved that the proposed amendment to
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the County Zoning Ordinance regarding Planned Unit Developments be
referred to the Planning Commission for consideration at its March
meeting and that the public hearing on said amendment be reset and
advertised for the April 13, 1976 meeting of the Board.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the
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The report of the Director of Finance regarding Accounts
Paid was for the information of the Supervisors and is filed with the
minutes of this meeting.
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1440 DESIGNATING THE COUNTY
ENGINEER AS ROAD VIEWER Foa THE PROPOSED
ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW ROAD (GRUBB ROAD)
EXTENDING FROM ROUTE 688, APPROXIMATELY 1.3
MILES SOUTHEAST OF ROUTE 221, 40 FOOT RIGHT
OF WAY
A full copy of Resolution No. 1440 is
filed with the minutes of this meeting.
On motion of Supervisor Tompkins and adopted by the
unanimous voice vote of the Board.
IN RE:
AIRPORT
In reference to the proposed resolution recognizing
Woodrum Field as Western Virginia's Regional Airport, several County
residents who live in the vicinity of the airport were present at
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the meeting. The citizens expressed opposition to any further
expansion of the airport. Supervisor Compton stated that he, too,
opposes the extension of Woodrum's runways. He said that there are
more than 10,000 school children within a two-mile radius of the
airport.
Supervisor Tompkins moved that the Board adopt the
proposed resolution recognizing Woodrum Field as the Regional Airport
as prepared.
The motion was defeated by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Tompkins
NAYS:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mrs. Johnson
Supervisor Myers moved that the matter regarding the
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Airport be continued to the March 9, 1976 meeting of the Board so
that resolutions adopted by the previous Board of Supervisors can
be reviewed.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
Mr. Tompkins
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IN RE:
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Supervisor Tompkins raised the question of liability
insurance for elected officials. The Director of Finance advised
that quotations are being obtained and should be available shortly.
Supervisor Tompkins raised the question of the County
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IN RE:
FIFTH PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION
possibly rejoining the Fifth Planning District Commission and advised
that the Commission has asked for a decision from the County.
The County Executive was directed to contact the Fifth
Planning District Commission and set up a work session with the
Supervisors and representatives from the Commission during March.
IN RE:
BINGO AND RAFFLE PERMITS
Supervisor Dodson moved that all applicants initially
requesting Bingo and Raffle permits be present at the Board meeting
to answer any questions the Supervisors may have.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the
Board.
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IN RE:
EMPLOYEE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
On the motion of Supervisor Myers and the following
recorded vote, the proposed resolution incorporating certain Employee
Committee recommendations into the County's Personnel Policies and
Procedures was continued to the March 9, 1976 meeting of the Board.
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers
NAYS:
Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson
IN RE:
APPOINTMENT - BUILDING CODE BOARD
OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
Supervisor Tompkins moved that Mr. Wilmore T. Leffell be
appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Fred A. Gross on the
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Roanoke County Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals, which
term ends on October 8, 1978.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins,
Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
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On motion of Supervisor Myers and adopted by the unanimous I
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RESOLUTION NO. 1441 APPROVING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A WATER SUPPLY
SYSTEM BY BRIDLEWOOD WATER COMPANY
TO SERVE THE BRIDLEWOOD SUBDIVISION,
UPON CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A full copy of Resolution No. 1441
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meeting.
voice vote of the Board.
At 8:50 p.m., Supervisor Dodson moved that the Board go
into Executive Session to discuss legal and personnel matters.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins,
Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
At 9:20 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the Civic Center,
Agreement is filed with the minutes of this meeting, be approved
and on the motion of Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote I
of the members, the Board reconvened in open session.
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Supervisor Dodson moved that the Jail Agreement as prepare1
by the Attorneys of the City of Salem and County of Roanoke, which I
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JAIL FACILITY - AGREEMENT
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with the following two additions:
1. Provision relating to payment of construction
costs by the City of Salem, upon billing by the
County.
2. Provision for the payment of operating costs by
the City of Salem, upon billing by the County.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins,
Mrs. Johnson
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None
This concluded the business before the Board at this time,
and the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
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