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ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS –MEETING MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARING –JUNE 20, 2001
PRESENT:
Mr. Eldon Karr, Chairman
Mr. Rodney McNeil
Mr. Eric Thomas
Mr. Richard Jones
Mr. Carlton Wright
Mr. Timothy Beard, Secretary
Ms. Tammi Wood, Recording Secretary
Mr. Eldon Karr called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Carlton Wright moved to approve the agenda. Mr. Eric Thomas seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING PETITION
1.Variance requested byTony D. and Teresa A. Spraker of Section 30-23-3(A)1. of the
Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance to enlarge a nonconforming building and of Section 30-54-
3(B)3.a. of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance to reduce the rear yard setback from 15 feet
to 3 feet located at 4410 Old Cave Spring Road, Windsor Hills Magisterial District. The
purposes of these requests are to construct an addition to the existing dwelling and to attach a
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deck to the rear of the dwelling, respectively
Ms. Teresa Spraker, 4410 Old CaveSpring Road, Co-owner of the property presented the
petition. Ms. Spraker stated that the purpose of the petition is that they want to add an addition
and make improvements on the property. The uniqueness of the petition is that they own the
original Cave Spring and the hardship is that the property is a “cabin” of 934 square feet, which
is much too small. Ms. Spraker is requesting the addition to add an extra bedroom with a closet
and a deck to the top of her existing home. Mr. Jones stated that due to the topography, there
was not a lot of level area on the property to expand.
Mr. Richard Jones motioned to grant the requested variance.
Mr. Carlton Wright seconded the motion with the following vote:
AYES:Thomas, Jones, Wright, McNeil, Karr
NAYS:None
ABSENT:None
2.Variance requested by Craw-mart, Inc. of Section 30-85-13(C)1. to increase square
footage from 3,000 to 3,600 square feet of gross floor area located at 5944 Catawba Valley
Drive, Catawba Magisterial District. The purpose of this request is to construct a new
convenience store.
Mr. Jones stated that he would not be participating in the petition due to a potential conflict of
interest; therefore he would abstain from voting.
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Mr. Glenn Edward Martin, 5463 Catawba Valley Drive, President of Craw-mart presented the
petition. Mr. Martin stated that the purpose of the petition is that he was unaware of the square
footage restriction ordinance prior to the April BZA meeting. Mr. Martin stated that due to the
growth in the Catawba area, astore expansion to 3600 square feet would be required to supply
the needs of the people in the area. The additional 600 square feet expansion to the store will
provide additional service to the citizens and become more of a grocery store than a convenience
store. The population statistics show a decrease in the area, which is due to residents of the
Catawba Hospital relocating. These statistics were confirmed by the local Fire Department. Per
Mr. Martin, Mr. Wright confirmed that nothing had changed onthe petition from the original
petition two months ago. There are topography restrictions on this property.
Mr. Eric Thomas asked if the store would be a convenience store with a small deli rather than a
full service deli with meat cases. Mr. Martin stated that the proposal is for a convenience store
with a small deli. Mr. Martin verified the size of the coolers occupying the square footage of the
store, with an 18-door cooler proposed.
Mr. Carlton Wright motioned to grant the requested variance. Mr.Rodney McNeil seconded the
motion, which carried with the following vote:
AYES:Thomas, Wright, McNeil, Karr
ABSTAIN:Jones
NAYS:None
ABSENT:None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Wright moved to approve the May 16, 2001 minutes. Mr. Rodney McNeil seconded the
motion, which carried with the following vote:
AYES:McNeil, Thomas, Jones, Wright, Karr
NAYS:None
ABSENT:None
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:12 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tammi L. Wood
Approved:
Tim Beard, Secretary Board of Zoning Appeals
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