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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/28/1974 - Regular 434 5-28-74 Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center Salem, Virginia May 28, 1974 7 : 3 0 P. r-1. 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 John S. Royer, Melrose Baptist: Church, who offered the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance the flag was given in unison, led by Chairman Hilton. IN RE: PETITION OF ARROW WOOD COUNTRY CLUB, ) INC. FOR VACATION OF CERTAIN TELEPHONE,) ELECTRIC AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ) SHOWN ON THE MAP OF ARROW WOOD DATED ) FINAL ORDER JULY 15, 1966, OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK ) 6, PAGE 93, IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE OF ) THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ROANOKE COUNTY ) WHEREAS, the aforesaid petitioner petitioned this Board and requested that an ordinance of Roanoke County be adopted so as to vacate certain easements hereinafter described, which petition was filed at a regular meeting of this Board on the 14th day of May, 1974, and by order entered on that day was referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission by resolution adopted at its meeting held on May 21, 1974, after hearing evidence touching on the merits of the petition recommended to this Board that the ordinance be adopted as requested in the petition; and I , \ to ! I I t I I ! I I I I ! I I .1 I I I 5-28-74 435 WHEREAS, the Board set its regular meeting held on May 28, 1974, at 7:30 p.m., as the date and time for a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed ordinance and notice has been given and advertised by publication as required by law and in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Virginia; and WHEREAS, said public hearing was this date had on the said proposed ordinance by this Board after notice thereof was duly given and published as aforesaid; and WHEREAS, this Board after giving careful consideration to said petition and to the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission and after hearing evidence touching on the merits of said proposed ordinance being of the opinion that the ordinance should be adopted as requested in the petition and as recommende by the Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that at this regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors, the ordinance be, and the same is, hereby adopted so as to vacate those certai easements as described in said petition. IT IS 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 J. D. Logan, III, Attorney for 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. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Flora Mr. J. D. Logan, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petitioner. No one appeared in opposition. q 3 6 5-28-74 IN RE: PETITION OF WILLIAM D. AND ELIZABETH ) A. BAILEY FOR REZONING LOT 12, BLOCK) 7, SECTION 2, STARMOUNT SUBDIVISION, ) LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1,300 FEET WEST) FINAL ORDER OF BARRENS ROAD ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ) PETERS CREEK ROAD FROM B-1 TO B-2 ) WHEREAS, William D. Bailey and Elizabeth A. Bailey petitioned this Board and requested that the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance be amended so as to provide that certain property described in said petition be rezoned and reclassified as Business District B-2, which petition was filed at the regula meeting of this Board on March 26, 1974, and by order entered that day was referred to the Planning Commission for its recommendation; and WHEREAS, the said Planning Commission by resolution adopted at a meeting held on April 16, 1974, after hearing evidence touching on the merits of said petition, recommended to this Board that said County Zoning Ordinance be amended so as to change the classification of the property described in said petition from Business B-1 to Business B-2; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors did direct the Clerk of this Board to forthwith set the same down for public hearing at the next regular meeting of the Board, and give notice thereof by publication; and WHEREAS, the Clerk of this Board did set the regular meeting of this Board held on May 28, 1974, as the time and date for a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed amendment to said Zoning Ordinance and advertise the same by notice duly published in the World News, a newspaper having a general circulation in the County; and WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on the proposed amendment on the 28th day of May, 1974; and WHEREAS, this Board after giving careful consideration to said petition and to said recommendation after hearing evi- dence touching on the merits of the said proposed amendment to the County Zoning Ordinance, being of the opinion that said Zoning Ordinance should be amended as requested in said petition and as recommended by said Planning Commission. > , I I I I I I 5-28-74 LJ. 3 7 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that at this meeting of the Board of Supervisors held on the 28th day of May, 1974, the said County Zoning Ordinance be, and the same is hereby amended so as to reclassify the property described in said petition from Business B-1 to Business B-2 in order that said property might be more fully and reasonabl~ used. 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 Charles B. Phillips, Attorney for petitioners. The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Beasley, seconded by Supervisor Flora and the follow- ing recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None Mr. Charles B. Phillips, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petitioners. No one appeared in opposition. IN RE: PETITION OF WARD'S MOBILE HOME SALES OF VIRGINIA, INC., W. W. McCATHERN, ENGLISH SHOWALTER AND WILLIAM WATTS FOR REZONING FROM B-2 TO B-3 TWO ADJACENT TRACTS OF LAND LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF U.S. ROUTE 460 (MELROSE AVENUE) BETWEEN GLENN RIDGE ROAD AND PECK STREET FINAL ORDER This day came Furman Whitescarver, Jr., Attorney for Ward's Mobile Home Sales of Virginia, Inc., W. W. McCathern, David W. Showalter, and William Watts, pursuant to their petition to rezone certain property from B-2 to B-3, and further pursuant to the Order of Reference by this Board to the Planning Commission of Roanoke County, recommendation for such rezoning by said Planning Commission pursuant to proper notice, and proper advertised notice of this hearing. 432 5-28-74 ----1---_.._-------- And this Board having duly considered the same, and I having concluded that the rezoning of the said property so that I it might be used as a mobile home sales lot would be beneficial to the County at large. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the proposal to amend the zoning ordinances of the County of Roanoke so as to change the classification of said property requested to be rezoned in said petition, so that it might be used as a mobile home sales lot, and classifying the same as B-3 as defined in the County zoning ordinances, and the same is hereby approved. The above resolution was adopted on motion of Supervis Dodson, seconded by Supervisor Beasley and the following recorde vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None Mr. Furman Whitescarver, Jr., Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petitioners. No one appeared in opposition. IN RE: APPLICATION OF WILLIAM C. HALE FOR A PERMIT TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 5 ACRE TRACT LOCATED AT 6060 LOCH HAVEN DRIVE, N.W. APPROVED Supervisor Flora moved that the application of William C. Hale for a permit to park a mobile home on a 5 acre tract located at 6060 Loch Haven Drive, N. W., on which is also located his residence be approved subject to the conditions set forth by the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None The application of William C. Hale was presented by Mr. Hale. No one appeared in opposition. I I I - -~'~-',,--,,--~-'--~---r---c:"--r----,-.-r,;~'-'1"r "r-,.-:;....... r<".7""'IIF.......-.r.._~-."..-_.--,.,..-.--.,..-.-.-.-. -~---~~~.--.-iF'~,..;,- ~., .-.......,-,....,.' -.-...., -.......,.,.....-.~. ..~ ... .~ .... 5-28-74 439 IN RE: APPLICATION OF GENE R. KELLEY FOR A PERMIT TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 2~ ACRE TRACT LOCATED ONE MILE OFF ROUTE 311 ON BRADSHAW ROAD APPROVED Supervisor Beasley moved that the application of I Gene R. Kelley for a permit to park a mobile home on a 2~ acre tract located one mile off Route 311 on Bradshaw Road, just east of Mason Cove School, owned by Mr. Kelley be approved subject to the conditions set forth by the Planning Commission and the additional condition that the permit be valid for a period of one year only. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Beasley and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None The application of Gene R. Kelley was presented by I Mr. Kelley. No one appeared in opposition. IN RE: APPLICATION OF MARVIN C. PETERS FOR A PERMIT TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 16.5 ACRE TRACT SITUATE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ROUTE 617 (PITZER ROAD) APPROVED Supervisor Seibel moved that the application of Marvin C. Peters for a permit to park a mobile home on a 16.5 acre tract situate on the south side of Route 617 (Pitzer Road) 2~ miles east of Mount Pleasant be approved subject to the conditions set forth by the Planning Commission and the additional condition that the mobile home must be occupied by the permitee and not be used for rental purposes. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Beasley and I adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None The application of Marvin C. Peters was presented by Mr. Raymond R. Robrecht, Attorney. No one appeared in opposition. _ _....t_~. _~________~~.__.__... __,_---.,.~. _ .....,.__.. ......~......,. _a.. ....._ __ ... .1.>...". .... -..... ... 440 5-28-74 IN RE: COMMITTEE TO STUDY PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING KENNELS Supervisor Beasley moved that a three-member committee be appointed to study the Planning Commission recommendations regarding changes to the County Zoning Ordinance pertaining to I kennels, which committee shall consist of Supervisors Beasley and Dodson, and the County Administrator. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Seibel and adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board. IN RE: ITEMS TO BE REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION On the motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by Supervisor Beasley and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the following petitions were this date received, filed and referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation: Petition of Maury L. Strauss and Billy H. Branch for rezoning 2.18 acres located on the southeasterly side of Route 419 (Starkey Road) from R-3 to M-l in order to construct a light industrial warehouse complex. I Petition of Valley Home Builders, Inc. for rezoning 29.125 acres located on the northerly side of State Secondary Route 611 (Read Mountain Road) from A-I to R-2 in order to construct two-unit townhouses. IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1059 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EMPLOYMENT OF A FIRM TO PERFORM THE COUNTY'S AUDIT WHEREAS, the Code of Virginia requires that the County have performed an audit of all the accounts and records of the County for each fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the firm of Daniel A. Robinson & Associates has offered to perform the audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, for a cost not to exceed Twenty-seven Thousand WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County is I Five Hundred Dollars, ($27,500); and of opinion that it would be in the best interests of Roanoke County to retain such firm to perform such audit. , 441 5-28-74 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County that the County Administrator be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the firm of Daniel A. Robinson & Associates; said agreement I to provide that said firm will audit the accounts and records of the County of Roanoke, including those of the Board of Super- visors, the School Board, the Library Board, the Welfare Depart- ment, and all other offices and official records of the County included in the audit specifications of the Auditor of Public Accounts covering the audit of the counties of the Commonwealth, for the per diem rates of Eighty-five Dollars, ($85), for staff accountants and One Hundred Seventy Dollars, ($170), for partners, plus all out-of-pocket expenses, the total cost to the County not to exceed Twenty-seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars, ($27,500); said agreement to be prepared by the County Attorney. On motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by Supervisor I Seibel and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None IN RE: RENTAL - CLEARBROOK RESCUE SQUAD FACILITIES Supervisor Beasley moved that the County pay the $100.00 rental on the Clearbrook First Aid and Rescue Squad quarters for the one remaining month in this fiscal year and that an additional $1,200 be included in the County's proposed 74/75 budget in order to continue the rental payments. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Seibel and I adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None ll42 5-28-74 ---r-- -------- I I ! I IN RE: DRAINAGE PROBLEM - VICINITY OF MUD LICK CREEK AND CRESTHILL DRIVE The Board received and concurred with the report of the County Administrator regarding the drainage problem in the vicinity of Mud Lick Creek and Cresthill Drive. I IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1060 INDICATING THE DESIRE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REGIONAL FIRE TRAINING FACILITY IN THE ROANOKE VALLEY WHEREAS, the Department Heads of the fire departments of the various political subdivisions situate in the Roanoke Valley, including the Fire Coordinator and Fire Chiefs of all Roanoke County fire departments, have expressed an interest and need for the establishment of a Regional Fire Training Facility in the Roanoke Valley; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County is of opinion that an immediate need exists for such a facility and that the establishment of same would be in the best interests ofl the citizens of Roanoke County, as well as all other citizens of I the Roanoke Valley. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Super- visors of Roanoke County that said Board hereby expresses its interest in the establishment of a Regional Fire Training Facility in the Roanoke Valley. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Board hereby urges the Fifth Planning District Commission to investigate the possibility of obtaining Federal and State funds for the establishment of such a facility. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Clerk transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Executive Director of the Fifth Planning District Commission and to the Virginia I Advisory Legislative Council. 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, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None ...~ ~.. ~"~...,,,. ., n. ,~ .... 4 ;....' . ~ .'." '. ,.. ,........ . - ~ . 5-28-74 443 IN RE: AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE - TOWNHOUSES - R-2 DISTRICT Supervisor Flora moved that the County Attorney's proposal regarding an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which I would provide for the construction of certain townhouses in an R-2 Residential District be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation and report back to the Board for its consideration. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Seibel and adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board. IN RE: COUNTY PAYROLLS On the motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by Supervisor Beasley and the following recorded vote, the County Payrolls (Semi-monthly 5/l5/74) and (Bi-weekly 5/24/74) were approved for payment in the gross amount of $78,969.87 from which the sum of $9,477.58 F.I.T., $1,672.36 State Tax, I $4,533.56 F.I.C.A., $1,504.56 Blue Cross, $1,941.39 VSRS, $262.50 L.I., $52.25 ACC, $219.50 T.P., $116.40 A.F., $131.28 S.B., $47.17 U.F., $82.00 Misc., are deducted leaving a net payroll of $58,929.32. AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None IN RE: ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT On motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by Supervisor Dodson and the following recorded vote, the current bills totaling $33,358.77 were today approved. AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton I NAYS: None ABSTAINING: Mr. Seibel .. M -- .. ~ 444 5-28-74 IN RE: LIVESTOCK CLAIM - MRS. JAMES ALL Supervisor Seibel moved that the Livestock Claim of Mrs. James All for the loss of one sheep killed by dogs be approved for payment in the amount of $5.00. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Flora and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None The Financial Statement for the month of April, 1974 was received by the Board. IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1061 RECOMMENDING AND URGING THE INITIATION OF A PROJECT TO PROVIDE INDUSTRIAL ACCESS TO CERTAIN NEW MANUFACTURING PLANTS TO BE LOCATED IN ROANOKE COUNTY WHEREAS, Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company has acquired a five acre tract of undeveloped land situate in Roanoke County, on which site said company will construct a manufacturing plant; and WHEREAS, First Roanoke Associates has acquired a 3.32 acre tract of undeveloped land situate in Roanoke County, on which site said company will construct a plant; and WHEREAS, Statesman Park Investment Associates, under lease to Corning Glass Company, has acquired a 2.897 acre tract of undeveloped land situate in Roanoke County, on which site said company will construct a manufacturing plant; and WHEREAS, the nature of the business operations of said firms will involve the use of substantial numbers of heavy motor vehicles as well as numerous smaller vehicles, all of which are anticipated to result in some vehicle trips per work day generated by said firms; and WHEREAS, existing access ways to said sites are inadequate and unsuitable for the type and quantity of vehicular traffic which will be occasioned by the opening of said manu- facturing plants of said companies for business operation; and I I I I I I ~.~ 445 5-28-74 WHEREAS, Section 33.1-221 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, provides legislative authority for the use of certain public funds by the State Highway Commission for constructing or improving access roads to industrial sites on which manufacturing, processing or other establishments are or will be constructed. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board, having duly considered the matter, respectfully urges and recommends to the Highway Commission of Virginia that consideration be given, that immediate studies be made, and that a project be approved and initiated pursuant to the provisions of Section 33.1-221 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, to provide the following 2,487.75 feet of needed industrial accesses: 1. Seibel Drive from U. S. Route 460 to Sleepy Lane and from approximately 200 feet past Sleepy Lane to the Singer Manufacturing Company building. 2. Mary Linda Avenue from Abbott Bus Lines to Seibel Drive and from Seibel Drive east by the property of Yellow Motor Lines. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk transmit certified copies of this resolution together with any necessary appropriate supporting data to the State Highway Commissioner 0 Virginia through the local office of the Virginia Department of Highways. On motion of Supervisor Dodson, seconded by Superviso Flora and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None ABSTAINING: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Seibel 446 5-28-74 The Statement of travel expenses incurred by the Sheriff's Department for the month of April, 1974, and the monthly Jail Report were received by the Board. IN RE: APPOINTMENT - AIR POLLUTION ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD I Mr. Edwin N. LeGard was appointed to serve as a member of the Air Pollution Advisory and Appeals Board for a term of four years, which term expires on May 28, 1978. IN RE: APPOINTMENT - TAP BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. E. Cabell Brand and Mrs. Elizabeth W. Stokes were reappointed to serve as the County's representatives on the TAP Board of Directors for a term of three years each, which term expires on May 28, 1977. IN RE: APPOINTMENT - PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY Supervisor Seibel moved that Mr. L. S. Waldrop be reappointed to serve as a member of the Roanoke County Public I Service Authority for a one-year term, which term expires on May 28, 1975. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Flora and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None IN RE: VIRGINIA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD Supervisor Seibel moved that Mr. W. Darnall Vinyard be reappointed to serve as a County representative on the Virginia Western Community College Board for a term of four years, which term expires on May 28, 1978. I The motion was seconded by Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None 5-28-74 447' IN RE: REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION On the motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the following petition was this date received, filed and referred I to the Planning Commission for recommendation: Petition of Mrs. Jerry D. Hill, et aI, to discontinue, abandon and vacate a 20 foot alley extending from Willetta Drive to Tomaranne Drive, S.W., as shown on the revised map of Brambleton Court, Section 2, recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 246. At 9:07 p.m., on the motion of Supervisor Beasley, seconded by Supervisor Seibel and the unanimous voice vote of the members, the Board went into Executive Session to discuss matters involving real estate. At 9:55 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the Civic Center and on the motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the members, I the Board reconvened in open session. IN RE: ANNEXATION Supervisor Flora moved that the Board meet on June 7, 1974, in closed session with annexation consultants. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board. This concluded the business before the Board at this time, and on the motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by Supervisor Beasley and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:02 p.m. I ( /--/