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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/17/2012 - MinutesCommissioners Present; Ms. Martha Hooker Mr. Gary Jarrell Mr, Rodney McNeil Mr, Jason Peters. Mr. David Radford Staff Present: M& Megan Cronise, Alternate Secretary Mr-Joe Obenshain, Senior Assistant County Attorney Mr Chris Patriarca Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary Call to Order: Mr. Jarrell called the meeting to order at &00 p.m. A roval of Agenda Mr. McNeil made a motion to approve the agenda,which passed 5-0. Approval of Minutes Ms. Hooker made a motion to approve December 5, 2011 minutes, which passed 5-0. Anp-royal of Consent Agenda Mr. Patriarca provided a brief overview regarding the Robert, W. Blank and Anna R, Ferro petition, including the future land use designation, current zoning, and surrounding zoning. He stated; the area has not developed as much as prcjec He Muted since the property does not have a residence on it, a rezoning is required to an agricultural district in order for the petitioner to build an accessory structure on the parcel for agricultural uses. He discussed similar rezonlings within the county. He reviewed site images, topography, and the exisfing property access, Mr. Jarrell inquiired about the driveway. Mr. Patriarca explained the driveway is a permanent easement which also leads to two additional properties. Mr. (Radford inquired about the site plan, �Mr. Patriarce reviewed the site plan. Mr.. Jarrell inquired about the availability of utilities. Mr. Patriarca, discussed this issue. Mr. Jarrell inquired about the petitioner applying for a special use pen in (lieu of a, rezoning. Mr. Patriarca and Ms,, Cronise discussed this issue with the commissioners that the proposed use is not eligible for a special use permft. Ms, Cionise provlded a brief review of the proposed revisions to the Emergency Communications Overlay District, Mr. McNeil inquired about the building regulations in this district. Ms. Cionise, Mr, Obenshain, and Mr, Patriarca discussed this issue. Ms. Page 1 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 17, 2012 Hooker suggested reviewing overlay district issues on regular basis. Mr. Obenshain briefly discussed the maps, Mr. Peters made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which passed 5-0. Election of Officers Ms. Cronise opened the floor for nominations of chairman for the 2012 calendar year. Ms. Hooker nominated Mr. Radford. No other nominations were received and the commission unanimously voted for Mr. Radford as chairman for 2012. Ms. Cronise opened the floor for nominations of vice-chairman for the 2012 calendar year. Ms. McNeil nominated Mr. Peters. No other nominations were received and the commission unanimously voted for Mr. Peters as vice-chairman for 2012. Peters Creek /Hollins Community Plan Mr. Patriarca provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the proposed Peters Creek/Hollins Community Plan, including future land use and zoning designations. He reviewed maps illustrating the proposed changes. He requested input from the commissioners regarding proposed changes to future land use maps for property near Carlos Drive. The commissioners and staff discussed that zoning designations would remain the same while the future land use designations may change in those same areas. They discussed transitional areas. Ms. Hooker requested more information regarding the history of neighborhoods which would be near industrial or transitional areas. The consensus of the commission was to carefully consider pros and cons when researching changing industrial future land use areas. Mr. Patriarca suggested less intense industry may be preferred in this area, Ms. Cronise suggested campus type development. Mr. Patriarca suggested including verbiage in the definition of industrial designations to include restrictions if the property is adjacent to residential areas. Ms. Hooker discussed the need to offer more protection to residential areas. Mr. Peters suggested using more buffering in this type of situation. Mr. Radford stated the consensus of the commission is to leave the future land use designation the same in this area. Mr. Patriarca requested input regarding the Bradshaw properties, He reviewed the zoning and the development future land use designation in this area and proposed principal industrial future land use on Bradshaw Road. Mr. Jarrell suggested using some of the property as small industrial park with a buffer. Ms. Hooker concurred. Mr. Radford stated this type of use would be an appropriate use since residential development is down at this time. After a brief discussion the commission's general consensus was to change the future land use to principal industrial on a portion of the property in this area. The commission also agreed to leave the principal industrial future land use designation the same in the Shadwell area. Page 2 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 17, 2012 Mr. Patriarca and the commissioners discussed the Hollins Road area, including reviewing the current future land use of the area. The commission discussed leaving the existing homes as neighborhood conservation but changing the southern parcels that are mostly undeveloped to principal industrial. They discussed possible development of the Brookside area. Mr. Jarrell requested that they review the current flood map in this area. Mr. Patriarca then discussed the Burlington Drive area, noting the future land use should be transitional including mixed uses and commercial zoning. Mr. Jarrell expressed concern regarding guardrails in the area. Ms. Cronise discussed this issue. The consensus of the Planning Commission was to change this area to transition. Mr. Patriarca discussed the Woodhaven Road area future land use and zoning designations, noting some designations may need to be changed to principal industrial. The planning commission concurred. He then reviewed the area near Cove Road and Peters Creek Road, suggesting changing this area to core. Mr. Jarrell expressed concern regarding development being too close to residential areas. The commissioners concurred to change designation to core. Mr. Patriarca discussed Green Ridge Road area, noting most property would be better suited for single family home development. Mr. Radford inquired about water and sewer availability. Ms. Cronise discussed this issue. Mr. Patriarca suggested that this area have a development designation. The commissioners concurred. Mr. Patriarca discussed the area between Green Ridge Road and 1-81. The commissioners discussed changing the future land use designation to development or possibly to transition. Mr. Patriarca reviewed the Cove Road area and the commissioners concurred that the designation should be changed to development. Electronic Signage Update Ms. Cronise and the commissioners discussed the need for regulations regarding electronic signage. The commissioners unanimously agreed regulations are needed. Ms. Cronise and the commissioners discussed issues needing regulation, including speed of message, location and size of signage, and type of images allowed on signage. Ms. Cronise stated staff will incorporate input received from the commission to create proposed regulations for further discussion with the commission. Other Comments Ms. Hooker and the commissioners expressed appreciation to Mr. Jarrell for his service as chairman of the Planning Commission. Ms. Cronise stated the Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the Glenvar Community Plan on January 24, 2012, With no further business or comments, Mr. Radford adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m. Page 3 of 4 ROANOKE COU N TY P LAW NO COM MISSIO N PAINUTES Respectfully Submitted- Susan McCoy Recording Secretary, iRoanoke County Planning Commission C nis County Planning GomrnN ssion Megan C nis,e Alternat Secretary, Roaneke Approved: . ... ... . . . . . . Ov id d o rd d Chairman, Roanuke ounty Planning Commission JANUARY 17, 2012 Page 4 of 4