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Home My WebLink About2/7/2012 - MinutesCommissioners Present: Ms. Martha Hooker Mr., ,sr y Jarrell Mr. Gone Marrano Mr. Jason, Peters Mr. David Radford Staff Present: Mr, Phi'liip Thompson, Secretary Mr, Joe Obenshain, Senior Assistant County Attorney Mr, John Murphy Mr. Chris Patriarca Ms, Tara PattisO (work session only Ms, Amanda Micklow (work session only) Ms. Taimmi Wood (work session only Ms. Susan Carter, Recording Secretary Guests: Mr. Rodney Thompson, Gommunications Coordinator Work Session: Mr. Radford called the work session to order at 4: t1 p.m. Approval, of, Agenda Mr, Peters made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 54 AWroval of Minutes Ms, Hooker made a motion to approve the minutes of January '17, 2012„ which passed 5-0, Approval of Consent Agenda Mr. Thompson briefly discussed the purpose of the ad6tional request made by the Western Virginia Water Authority for placement of an antenna on the water tank, noting they would have the capability to read meters from both the water tank and broadca,st tower locations. Ms. M'icklow provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the pot ' ition of Western Virginia Water Authority requesting a water tank and antenna, which included aerial views, surrounding zoning, and the concept plan. She compared the current tank size and the proposed tank size, including buff ering and visibility of the proposed tank, Mr. Jarrell and Mr. Radford both noted that improved water availability Would be beneficial for the surrounding area, Mr. Patriarca stated he has recelved complaints regarding Page I of 5 ROAND K E C OU N TY PLA N N p N G corgi M M 5110N MINUTES Fibruary 7,2012 water pressure from Montclair Estates resldents. Mr. Marrano inquired about specific problems residents have had. Mr, Patriarca discussed this issue. Ms. M[ckiow stated a Community Meeting will be held on 'Thursday, February 23, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at Northside Middle School regarding this petition, Mr. Marrano inquired if a light would be required on the tower. Mr. Murphy stated the petitioner is contacting the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission to inquire about this issue, Ms. Matti all briefly reviewed the petition of the Western Virginia Water Authority requesting a broadcast tower, noon gi the balloon test will be conducted on the night of the public hearing, She stated the tower will be visible above the tree line. She stated a Community Meeting will be conducted on February 15, 20 2, at 630 V,m, at Bongack Elementary School. Staff and the commissioners, discussed the best locations to view the b0oon test. Mr', Murphy discussed collocation of antennas in the valley,, noting collocation is not available at the proposed site. Ms. Hooker made a, motion to approve the consent agenda, which passed 5-0, Commissioner and Staff _!�omments Mr. Radford and the other commissioners welcomed Mr. Marrano to the Planning Commission, Mr. Thompson and the commissioners discussed the site visits for both Western Virginia Water Authority petitions. He briefly discussed the April 3, p1 2 petition submitted by Old Heritage Corporafion, Mr. Obenshain discussed the purpose of the proposed Emergency COMMUnications Overlay, With no further comments, Mr. Radford adjourned the work session at 4:16 p.m. for site viewing. EVENING gESSION Mr. Radford celled the Public Hearing to order at 7:00 p.m. He gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance, 1. The petition of Robert 'W, Bl'anik, and Anna R.. Ferro to rezone approximratOy 12Y23 acres from RA Low Density Residential, District to AR, AUrICUItUral/Residential, District, located near the 7500 Block of Mount Cilhestnut Road, Windsor Hills Mlagisteriall District, Mr, Patriarca discussed the history of the property, noting the property was zoned agricultural prior to 19191, He explained that the property is landlocked with a right-of-way lea,diinig to adjacent properties,, nothig development l,n this area has not been as intensive as projected. He discussed similar rezoniings within the aunty, noting the future land use of 'this area is rural village, He explained that the purpose of the petitioner's request is to construct an enclosure to store equipment used to maintain the property, He stated access to the li is steeply sloped making transporting of rnDwing equipment onto the property difficult. Page 2 of 6 ROANOKE COUNTY PLAWNG COMWSSION MIN UITES Fe brua ry 7, 20112 Mr. Radford inquired abOUt, nearby properties which have been; dowriztined. Mr, Patriarca discussed this issuie, Mr. Peters asked the petitioner 'f they have . ve plans to builld a home on the property, Mr. Robert. flank stated currently they have no plans to build a residence on the property but may in the future. Ms. Hooker noted if a house was built on the property in the future it would still be an appropriate to have the proposed barn. Mir. Radford inquired abotIt proffered conditions, Pdr. Patriairca discussed this issue., Mr. Blank explained that he currently brings his mowing equipment to the property on atrailer. Ms. Hooker inquired if the petitioner plans to have animals on the property. Mr. BlanR stated he does riot plan to have animals on the property other than his current dogs. Mr. Radford opened the public hearing for public commient, With no citizens requesting to speak, Mir. Radford closed the public hearing, Ms. Hooker and Mr. JarreH stated they would support the petition,, mr. Marrano inquired if it was in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Patriarca discussed this issue, Mr. Radford made a motion to recommend approval of the rezoning, Mr. Thompson called the rail and the rnotiion passed (5-0) with the following vote: AYES Hooker, Jarrell, IN eters, Radford, Marrano NA YES: None ABSTAIN: None 2. Proposed amendments to the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance, The proposed amendments to Section 3D-73 ECO Emergency COMMUnileations Overlay District woul& add paging sites, and their 100-foot buffer as Well as, a buffer for line of sight systems, as emergency communication zones„ revise, the Roanoke ounty Emergency Communications Zoning Map to reflect the County's current emergency communications systems; and revise the department responsible for reviewing building permAs, in an emergency communication zone and rovise the department designation in the appeal section, Mr- John Murphy introduced Mr, Rodney Thompson, Conji Coordinator. Mr. Miurphy provided a history of the county ernergency communication system, including the location of towers, protection of microwave paths, updated technology, and the addition, of the new Roanoke County Public Safety Building, He discussed overlay map illustrating area coverage, noting Roanake County woo uld be workiIrgi in tandem wAh the Roanoke City for improved coverage. Mir. Marrano inquired about the purpose of the overlay'. Mr. Murphy explained that it gives the county , the altiflity to review alil requests in the designated areas Page 3 of 5 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Fei a ry 7, 2012 Nlr Radford opened the public hearing for public comment, With no citizens requesfing to speak, Mr. Radford closed the public hearing. Nils. Hooker made a motion to recommend approval of the Emergency Commulnicat[ons Overlay Zoning Ordinance Amendments and Emergency Communications map, Mr. Thornipson ca]led the roll and the motion passed (- ) ~with the following vote: AYES: Hooker, Jarreli, NAYES: None ABSTAIN: None Peters, Radford, Marrano Final Orders 1, Proposed amendment to the. Roanoke County Corn prehensive Plan. The proposed amendirrient would Incorporate the Glenvar Community Plan into the Roanoke County Comprehensive 11?l an was approved by the Board of Supervisors at a Public Hearing by the Boar'd Of Supervisors on January 24, 2012. Citi zen Comments Mr, Dale Sheets, 2656 Willlowlawn Street, discussed the property being developed across Mudfick Creek from his residence, noting the developer is storing construction equlipment on the property, He also expressed concern regarding storm water management issues due to the development. With no other citizens requesting to speak, Mir. Radford closed the citizen cornmenot period, Commissioners' and Staff Comments Mr. Radford welcomed Mr. Marrano to the Roanoke ounity Planning Commission, Mr. Jarrettalso welcomed Mr, Radford as 2012 Ct4rman of the Planning Cornrnll ssloln. With no further business or comments, Mr. Radford adjourned the meeting at 728 p.m l spectUly Submitted Susan McCoy Recording Secretary, Roano County Planning Commissi'ion 4 Phifli ' pT ormr pson Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission lmm� ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNIMG 00MMSSION MINUTES ................ , Vid Ra . ........ - - - ------ - Chairman, Roanoke County Plar4ng Commission Feb 2�012 Page 5 of 5