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Salem-Roanoke Valley
Salem, Virginia
April 23, 1974
7:30 P.M.
Civic Center
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The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County met this
day at the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center in Salem, Virginia,
being the fourth Tuesday and the second regular meeting of the
month.
Members Present: R. E. Hilton, Jr., Chairman,
John G. Seibel, Vice-Chairman, Thomas H. Beasley, Jr.,
C. Lawrence Dodson and Richard C. Flora. William F. Clark,
County Administrator and Edward A. Natt, County Attorney,
were also in attendance.
Chairman Hilton called the meeting to order at
7:30 p.m. and recognized Reverend Raymond R. Wilkinson, Hill
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Street Baptist Church, who offered the invocation. The Pledge
of Allegaince to the flag was given in unison, led by Chairman
Hilton.
The minutes of the regular meeting of April 9, 1974,
were approved as spread by the Chairman.
IN RE:
PETITION OF H. C. WOOD, JR. FOR
REZONING OF LOT 4, MOUNT PLEASANT
HEIGHTS LOCATED AT 3225 MOUNT
PLEASANT BOULEVARD FROM B-2 NON-
CONFORMING USE TO B-3
FINAL ORDER
WHEREAS, H. C. Wood, Jr. is the fee simple owner of a
parcel of land situate in the Vinton Magisterial District and
has petitioned this Board and requested the County Zoning Ordi-
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nance, 1970, be amended so as to provede that certain property
described in said Petition be rezoned and classified as B-3 as
provided for in said zoning ordinance, which petition was filed
at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors on the 12th day
of February, 1974, and by order entered on that day referred to
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the Planning Commission for its recommendation in accordance with
the provisions of the Code of Virginia, as amended to date, and
the provisions of the zoning ordinance aforesaid; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, by resolution at its
meeting held on March 19, 1974, after hearing evidence touching
on the merits of the said petition, recommended to this Board
that the Zoning Ordinance not be amended as requested in said
petition; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors by its order entered
on the 12th day of February, 1974, as aforesaid, ordered that the
Clerk of this Board, upon receipt of said recommendation from
the Planning Commission, forthwith set the same down for a public
hearing and notice was given thereof by publication in accordance
with law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did comply with the
order of this Board; and
WHEREAS, the Clerk of this Board did set the regular
meeting of this Board to be held on April 9, as the date and
time for a public hearing on the said proposed amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance and advertised the same by publication; and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was conducted on that
date on the said proposal contained in the afore-mentioned
petition and the recommendation of the County Zoning Board; and
WHEREAS, the Board did delay its decision on same unti
its next regular meeting, held on April 23, 1974, and this day,
being of the opinion that the said ordinance should be amended
as requested in the said petition and contrary to the recommenda
tion of the said Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the
regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors held on April 23,
1974, that the said Zoning Ordinance be and the same hereby is
amended so as to classify the property described in the afore-
mentioned petition as being zoned B-3 under the classification
of the said Zoning Ordinance.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the Clerk of
this Board shall forthwith certify a copy of this resolution
and order to the Secretary of the Planning Commission and a copy
to H. C. Wood, Jr., the petitioner.
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The foregoing resolution was adopted on the motion of
Supervisor Seibel, seconded by Supervisor Beasley and the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Flora, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel,
Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
Mr. Thomas N. Key, Attorney, appeared on behalf of
the petitioner. Mr. Key also submitted a signed petition from
persons located in the vicinity of the property owned by
Mr. Wood agreeing with the proposed rezoning. No one appeared
in opposition.
IN RE:
PETITION OF H. C. WOOD, JR. FOR
A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3225 MOUNT
PLEASANT BOULEVARD, LOT 4, MOUNT
PLEASANT HEIGHTS
FINAL ORDER
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WHEREAS, H. C. Wood, Jr. is the fee simple owner of
a parcel of land situate in the Vinton Magisterial District and
has petitioned this Board and requested the County Zoning Ordi-
nance, 1970, be amended so as to provide that certain property
described in said petition be granted a special exception for
the operation of au sed car lot thereon, which petition was filed
at a regular meeting of the Board held on the 12th day of
February, 1974, and by order entered on that day referred to
the Planning Commission for its recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, by resolution at
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its meeting held on March 19, 1974, after hearing evidence
touching on the merits of said petition, recommended to this
Board that the special exception not be granted as requested in
said petition; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors did, by its order
entered on the 12th day of February, 1974, order that the Clerk
of this Board, upon receipt of said recommendation from the
Planning Commission, forthwith set the same down for public
hearing and notice was given thereof by publication as required
by law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did comply with the
order of this Board; and
WHEREAS, the Clerk of this Board did set the regular
meeting of this Board to be held on April 9, 1974 as the date
and time for a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed special
exception to the said Zoning Ordinance and advertised the same
by publication; and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was conducted on that
date on the said proposal contained in the aforementioned
petition; and
WHEREAS, the Board did delay its decision on same unt'
its next regular meeting, held on April 23, 1974 and this day,
being of the opinion that the said special exception should be
granted as requested in the said petition and contrary to the
recommendation of the said Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED at the
regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors held on April 23,
1974, that the said special exception for the operation of a
used car lot be, and the same hereby is granted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the Clerk of
this Board shall forthwith certify a copy of this resolution and
order to the Secretary of the Planning Commission and deliver a
certified copy to H. C. Wood, Jr., the petitioner.
The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of
Supervisor Seibel, seconded by Supervisor Beasley and the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel,
Mr. Hilton
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Mr. Thomas N. Key, Attorney, appeared on behalf of
the petitioner. No one appeared in opposition.
IN RE:
APPLICATION OF JACK LEE HATCHER FOR
A PERMIT TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A
ONE-ACRE TRACT SITUATE ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 617 ON PITZER
ROAD
APPROVED
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Supervisor Seibel moved that the application of Jack
Lee Hatcher for a permit to park a mobile home on a one-acre
tract situate on the north side of State Route 617 on Pitzer
Road two miles south of Mount Pleasant on the property of
Luther E. and Nelia L. Ray subject to the conditions set forth
by the Planning Commission.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Dodson and
adopted by the following recorded vote:
IN RE:
APPLICATION OF JOHN R. STACY FOR A
PERMIT TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A
20-ACRE TRACT SITUATE ON BRADSHAW
ROAD
APPROVED
Supervisor Dodson moved that the application of
John R. Stacy for a permit to park a mobile home on a 20-acre
tract situate on Bradshaw Road about 6~ miles west of Pratt's
Store adjacent to Havens State Game Preserve be approved subjec1
to the conditions set forth by the Planning Commission.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Beasley and
adopted by the following recorded vote:
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AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel,
Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
The application of John R. Stacy was presented by
Mr. Stacy. No one appeared in opposition.
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IN RE:
WATER DRAINAGE - MASON COVE AREA
Mrs. Evelyn L. Ouellette appeared before the Board
regarding protection from water drainage in the Mason Cove area
and submitted proposals pertaining to same.
The matter was taken under advisement and the County
Attorney was instructed to investigate the problem.
On the motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by
Supervisor Beasley and the unanimous voice vote of the Board,
the communication from the Co-Chairman of the Roanoke Jaycees
regarding the second annual Roanoke Jaycee Area Eight Special I
Olympics to be held on April 27, 1974 was this date received and
filed.
On the motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by
Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the
report submitted to the Board by the Roanoke County Council of
P.T.A. supporting the School budget was this date received and
filed.
IN RE:
ITEMS REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
On the motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by
Supervisor Flora and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the
following petitions were this date received, filed and referred
to the Planning Commission for recommendation:
a. Request of Buford T. Lumsden & Associates,
Certified Land Surveyors, for Alpha Omega
Companies, Inc. to vacate a portion of Gaymol
Drive, Summit Hills, Section 5.
b. Petition of Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County for rezoning of a parcel of land
situate on the westerly side of Airport Road,
Route 118, from B-2 and M-l to R-l.
c. Petition of Thomas H. Beasley, Jr. for rezoning
of 5 parcels of land, containing a total of
140 acres, more or less, known as the Parrish
Farm from R-l to RE.
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IN RE:
EMPLOYMENT OF ASSISTANT ASSESSOR
AND COMPENSATION THEREOF
Supervisor Flora moved that Mr. Grover Ball be
employed as an assistant assessor for the County's 1974 general
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reassessment of real estate at a salary of $750.00 per month
and reimbursement for expenses in the amount of $400.00 per
month.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Seibel and
adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel,
Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1047 AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE GRANTING OF A CERTAIN
EASEMENT TO THE ROANOKE COUNTY PUBLIC
SERVICE AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Public Service Authority
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constructed, approximately twelve years ago, a sewer line over
property that is owned by Roanoke County in the westerly section
of Roanoke County adjacent to the property of McVitty House,
Inc.; and
WHEREAS, said Authority desires to be granted an
easement by the Board for said sewer line which line is a por-
tion of Authority Project Glenvar Elementary School Sewer and
has requested the Board of Supervisors to grant said easement;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors deems it advisable
to grant said easement to the said Roanoke County Public Service
Authority.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors
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of Roanoke County that said Board hereby approves the granting
of an easement for the above-mentioned sewer line to the
Roanoke County Public Service Authority, said easement to be
twenty feet in width, to be increased to forty feet in width
during the period of initial construction; the center line of
said easement being described as follows:
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BEGINNING at a point in the southwest boundary of
property of McVitty House, Inc. (Formerly Mercy
House, Inc.); thence S. 78 degrees 09' W. 352 feet,
more or less, to Manhole No.4; thence S. 75 degrees
18' W. 307.4 feet to Manhole No.5; thence N. 78
degrees 30' W. 300 feet to Manhole No.6; thence
N. 78 degrees 30' W. 300 feet to Manhole No.7;
thence S. 73 degrees 14' W. 103 feet, more or less,
to a point in the boundary of State Route 643; as
shown on plan and profile by Hayes, Seay, Mattern
and Mattern, dated June 24, 1959.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Board hereby author-
izes and directs the Chairman and the Clerk to execute the
proper deed of easement to the Roanoke County Public Service
Authority; which deed is to be approved as to form by the
County Attorney.
On motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by Supervisor
Dodson and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel,
Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
MOBILE HOMES
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Board, the report and I
On motion of Supervisor Dodson,
Flora and the unanimous voice vote of the
recommendations submitted to the Board by the County Attorney
regarding mobile homes was referred to the Planning Commission
for recommendation and report back to the Board for its con-
sideration.
IN RE:
COUNTY PAYROLLS
On the motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by
Supervisor Beasley and the following recorded vote, the County
Payrolls (Semi-monthly 4/15/74) and (Bi-weekly 4/12/74) were
approved for payment in the gross amount of $74,395.03 from
which the sum of $8,862.86 F.I.T., $1,544.49 State Tax,
$4,252.22 F.I.C.A., $1,526.75 Blue Cross, $1,957.46 VSRS,
$264.60 L.I., $168.75 ACC, $215.50 T.P., $116.40 A.F., $112.52
S.B., $47.17 U.F., $54.50 Misc., are deducted leaving a net
payroll of $55,271.81.
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AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel,
Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
On the motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by
Supervisor Dodson and the following recorded vote, the current
bills totaling $45,694.21 and the bills paid since last Board
meeting totaling $612.14 were today approved presently and
retroactively.
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSTAINING:
Mr. Seibel
The Financial Statement for the month of March, 1974
was received by the Board.
The statement of travel expenses incurred by the
Sheriff's Department for the month of March, 1974 and the
monthly Jail Report were received by the Board.
IN RE:
HAMPDEN HILLS SUBDIVISION
On the motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by
Supervisor Flora and the following recorded vote, the following
streets in Hampden Hills Subdivision, Section 2, were submitted
to the Virginia Department of Highways for acceptance into the
State Secondary System of Highways in Roanoke County:
Pebble Drive from Ashbrook Drive, a distance
of 0.13 mile.
Freeborn Circle from Pebble Drive to end, a
distance of 0.10 mile.
Lori Drive from Pebble Drive to Meadowood Road,
a distance of 0.12 mile.
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel,
Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
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At 8:40 p.m., the Board took a brief recess.
At 8:55 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the Civic
Center and reconvened in open session.
On the motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by
Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the
petition submitted by a group of citizens of the Petty Acres
section regarding the condition of certain roads in said area
(Capito and Meadowcrest) was this date received and filed.
IN RE:
COMMITTEE REPORT ON COUNTY'S
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
On the motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by
Supervisor Beasley and the unanimous voice vote of the Board,
the report submitted by the committee to study the entire
responsibility and operation of the County's communications
system was this date received and filed.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1048 RESCINDING AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1022 REGARDING
THE COUNTY'S COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors at its meeting held
on February 12, 1974, adopted a resolution which removed the
control of the County's communications system from the Sheriff's
Department and placed said responsibility under the County
Administrator; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors at its meeting held
on February 26, 1974, appointed a committee to study the County'
communications system and further voted to hold in abeyance said
resolution; and
WHEREAS, said committee has reported to the Board of
Supervisors this date with certain recommendations, which
recommendations include one which would rescind and repeal
Resolution No. 1022.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County that the recommendation of said
committee that the control of the County's communications system
remain under the Sheriff be, and said recommendation is hereby
adopted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution No. 1022,
adopted by the Board of Supervisors on February 12, 1974, be,
and the same is hereby rescinded and repealed.
On motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by Supervisor
Beasley and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel
NAYS: Mr. Hilton
IN RE:
ANNEXATION COMMITTEE - APPOINTMENTS
Supervisor Flora moved that Supervisors John G. Seibel
and C. Lawrence Dodson be appointed as the County's representa-
tives on the Annexation Committee and further that the Town of
Vinton be requested to appoint two members to said committee.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Beasley and
adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
Supervisor Seibel moved that the Board of Supervisors
meet as a Committee of the Whole with the County Administrator
and the County Attorney as the two citizen members for the
purpose of studying the proposed County budget, which meetings
will be held in the County Administrator's Office, 306A East
Main Street in Salem on the following dates: April 24 at
7:30 p.m., April 25 at 2:00 p.m., April 30 at 7:30 p.m.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Flora and
adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
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IN RE:
APPOINTMENT - HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION
The Chairman appointed Mr. Frank L. Pendleton as the
Catawba District representative on the Highway Safety Commission
Mr. Charles R. Mitchell, resident of the Meadowbrook
Road area, appeared before the Board and spoke in favor of
annexation.
This concluded the business before the Board at this
time, and on the motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by
Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
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