HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/21/2009 - MinutesBZA Members Present: Mr. Richard Jones, Chairman
Mr. Kevin Barnes
Mr. Eric Thomas
Mr. Carlton Wright
Mr. Eldon Karr
Staff Present: Mr. John Murphy, Secretary
Mr. Christopher Patriarca
Mr. Bill Richardson
Ms. Becky Meador, Recording Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Jones called the meeting to order at 6:00 t.m
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Thomas made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 5-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES for November 19 2008
Mr. Wright moved to approve the minutes of November 19, 2008, as submitted. Mr.
Barnes seconded the motion, which passed unanimously,
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mr. Thomas nominated Mr. Karr as Chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals for 2009.
There were no other nominations. The nomination passed with a vote of 4-0-1, Mr. Karr
abstaining.
Mr. Karr nominated Mr. Wright as Vice-Chairman. Mr. Barnes seconded the motion.
There were no other nominations. The nomination passed with a vote of 4-0-1, Mr.
Wright abstaining.
APPOINMENT OF ALTERNATES
Mr. Murphy recommended that Mr. Patriarca and Mr. Richardson be named Alternate
Secretaries of the Board of Zoning Appeals for 2009. Mr. Wright made a motion to
accept staff's recommendation, which Mr. Thomas seconded. The motion passed, 5-0.
2008 ANNUAL REPORT
There were three (3) petitions filed for 2008. The annual report was accepted as filed.
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES JANUARY 21, 2009
COMMENTS
Mr. Murphy expressed his appreciation for Mr. Obenshain's help throughout 2008. He
also thanked Ms. Meador and announced that she has taken a position with the Board
of Supervisors.
Mr. Murphy explained the Administrative Appeal to the Board of Supervisors to be held
on January 27, 2009. The petitioner, Brian Perkins, is appealing the proffered conditions
on the property he is currently leasing for a truck repair business. There are
approximately 4,500 used tires currently being stored on the parcel. Mr. Perkins has
been issued violations by Roanoke County, as well as the Department of Environmental
Quality.
There was discussion of the low amount of petitions to the Board of Zoning Appeals for
2008. Mr. Murphy stated this was due to a decline in the number of building permits
from the previous year. The increase in real estate assessments was also discussed.
Mr. Richardson stated that the county may see a decrease in 2010.
Mr. Murphy updated the board on the county budget cuts. There is currently a hiring
freeze. Some part-time employees are no longer being utilized. Additionally, some
employees are being shifted to other functions. Social Services' work load has
increased with the number of citizens requiring their services due to the status of the
economy.
There was discussion of the new library. The project is being refigured to meet the
original budget. Postponing the project could result in negative consequences from the
bond posted.
There being no further business, Mr. Jones adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Becky Meador, Recording Secretary
Roanoke County Board of Zoning Appeals
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John M rphy, Secr t
Roanoke County Board of Zoning Appeals
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