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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
BZA Members Present:
Mr. Richard Jones, Chairman
Mr. Eric Thomas, Vice-Chairman
Mr. Jeffrey Armstrong
Ms. Charlotte Moore
BZA Members Absent:
Mr. Robert Arthur
Staff Present:
Ms. Rebecca James, Secretary
Mr. William Richardson, Alternate Secretary
Ms. Mary Beth Nash, Senior Assistant County Attorney
Mr. Lionel Cruz-Cruz
Ms. Cecelia Thomas, Recording Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Jones called the meeting to order at 6:59 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ms. Moore made a motion to pass the agenda with suggested amendments which
passed 4-0.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mr. Thomas made a motion that Mr. Jones continues as chairman, which passed 4-0.
Ms. Moore made a motion that Mr. Thomas continues as Vice-chairman which passed
4-0.
Mr. Jones made a motion to approve staff members as is, which passed 4-0.
APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS 2023 MEETING SCHEDULE
Mr. Thomas made a motion to pass the 2023 meeting schedule, which passed 4-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Moore made a motion to pass the May 18, 2022 minutes, which passed 4-0.
CONSENT AGENDA: JUNE 21, 2023
1. The petition for a variance requested by Brian Pomerville of Section 30-32-3(B)
of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance to build a primary structure (house)
behind the existing accessory structure (barn), located at 7889 Bradshaw
Road Salem, VA 24153. The property is zoned AG3 Agricultural/Rural Preserve
District and is located in the Catawba Magisterial District.
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES MAY 17, 2023
PUBLIC HEARING
1. The petition for a variance requested by David Kahn of R-1, Section 30-41-3, of the
Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance to reduce the side yard setback from 10 feet to 3
feet, located at 6191 Ran Lynn Drive, Roanoke, VA 24018. The property is zoned R1
Low Density Residential District and is located in the Windsor Hills Magisterial District.
Mr. Khan presented his case for a variance, noting that his property is limited in size
with many trees. To optimize the power of the solar panel system, he would need a
variance to reduce the setback. Mr. Jones questioned if the array will behind the
applicants house. Mr. Khan noted that most of the array will be behind the back edge of
his house. Mr. Armstrong questioned the number of panels, which Mr. Khan noted that
there will be approximately 20 panels. Mr. Khan noted that he has spoken with his
neighbors, and they all approve of it. He also noted that he is planning on putting shrubs
to make the panels look nicer. Ms. Charlotte Moore questioned the height above the
grade, which Mr. Khan noted should be about 2 feet above the grade due to the slope.
Mr. Jones opened the public hearing, and with no speakers closed the public hearing.
Mr. Richardson provided a history of the case. Noting that Mr. Richardson and Mr. Khan
met in the County offices. Mr. Richardson noted that during their conversations they
noted that any solar collector on the parcel would be difficult due to the shape of the
property. Mr. Richardson would note that according to Mr. Khan this would be the best
place for solar collection on the property, and that the County understands his request
for a variance.
Mr. Jones noted that he does believe that this solar array is a good idea. He noted that
he always likes to consider the neighbors. He noted that the originally approved location
would serve to be more disagreeable for neighbors than the proposed location in the
variance. Mr. Armstrong noted that he was impressed that it will be well hidden due to
the slope.
Ms. Moore made a motion to approve the variance, which passed 4-0.
AYES: Moore, Thomas, Armstrong, Jones
NAPES: None
ASTAINS: None
APPROVAL OF SCHEDULE
Ms. Moore made a motion to approve the 2022 schedule for the Board of Zoning
Appeals which passed 4-0.
COMMENTS OF BOARD AND STAFF
Ms. James noted that there will be a hearing June 21, 2023 for a variance application.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MINUTES MAY 17, 2023
Respectfully Submitted,
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Ce ha Thomas, Re rding Secretary
Roanoke County Board of Zoning Appeals
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ebecca James, Secreta
Roanoke County Board of Zoning Appeals
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