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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/1/2022 - Minutes 5 ROANOKE COUNTY = PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES MARCH 1, 2022 Commissioners Present: Mr. Kelly McMurray, Chairman Mr. Rick James Mr. Jim Woltz (arrived at the beginning of the consent agenda) Mr. Wayne Bower Commissioners Absent: Mr. Troy Henderson, Vice-Chairman Staff Present: Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary Ms. Rachel Lower, Senior Assistant County Attorney Ms. Rebecca James Mr. Will Crawford Mr. Isaac Henry Ms. Cecelia Thomas, Recording Secretary Mr. Doug Blount, Assistant County Administrator Call to Order Mr. McMurray called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Approval of Agenda Mr. James made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 3-0. Approval of Minutes Mr. Bower made a motion to approve the minutes from the February 1, 2022 meeting, which passed 3-0. Consent Agenda Mr. Thompson informed the Commissioners of future applications that may be submitted over the upcoming months. Mr. Thompson discussed site visits with the Commissioners who agreed to resume visiting sites. Mr. Bower noted that he has attempted to visit the sites since the pandemic began, but he found value in attending the sites as a group. Mr. James noted the value of having the other Commissioners and planning staff on-site to answer questions. They agreed to move forward with resuming site visits. 1. The petition of WECO LLC to obtain a special use permit to operate a short term rental on approximately 2.28 acres on property zoned R-1, Low Density Residential District, located at 910 Paint Bank Road, Catawba Magisterial District. Ms. James noted that the applicant has done long term rentals on this site, but would like to move forward with short term rentals. Ms. James reminded the Commissioners that short term rentals • ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 1 2022 are 30 days or less. Mr. Thompson reviewed previous issues with short term rentals that led to the standards that currently exist. Planning Commissioners and staff discussed the current ordinance for short term rentals. The Commisioners and staff reviewed the cost of applying for a special use permit. 2. The petition of Ronald Moran and Michael Boynton to rezone approximately 3.145 acres from R-1, Low Density Residential District, to I-1, Low Intensity Industrial District, located at 4038, 4056, and 4066 Crossmill Lane, Catawba Magisterial District. Mr. Henry noted that the intended use for one of the parcels will include sandblasting truck beds, and snap on tool dealership. Ms. Lower questioned if there were any proffers, which there are not. The Commissioners and staff discussed what language would be used when presenting this application. 3. The petition of Wild Partners to obtain a special use permit to operate a car wash on 1.03 acres on property zoned C-2C, High Intensity Commercial District with conditions, located at 3250 Electric Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District. Mr. Crawford noted the elimination of one exit point. Mr. Thompson noted there are many proffers on the property, however many do not relate to this project. 4. The petition of ABoone Real Estate, Inc., to rezone approximately 32.32 acres from R-1, Low Density Residential, District, to C-2 High Intensity Commercial District, and R- 3 Medium Density Multi-Family Residential District, to construct a hotel, professional/medical offices, and townhouses located in the 1300 and 1400 blocks of Edgebrook Road, Catawba Magisterial District. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed phasing for the build of the different projects proposed. Mr. James discussed the conformance standards mentioned in the proffer. Mr. Thompson noted that with the proposed proffers if the applicant were to build 18 apartments per acre rather than townhouses he would not be restricted, it would be a by-right use. The Commissioners noted problems they saw with not having proffers on the property. Ms. James noted that they have a neighborhood meeting set for March 16th. Mr. Thompson noted that a previous applicant who had proposed a hotel will be returning before the Commission and is looking to build apartments. He and the Commissioners discussed this issue. Mr. Woltz made a motion to pass the consent agenda with passed 4-0. Discussion of Zoning Ordinance Amendments Ms. James provided an overview of the current zoning regulations for food trucks. Mr. Thompson noted previous issues with the cost of getting a license to have a food truck. He noted that has been resolved, but other issues have arisen due to having limited regulations. Ms. James and the Commissioners discussed current enforcement issues that have arisen. She noted that there were no clear regulations or restrictions addressing how long a food truck can remain in a location. Mr. Woltz and staff discussed the differences in establishing code for a restaurant and food truck. Page 2 of 3 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 1 2022 Mr. Thompson noted that a proposal was presented by George Condyles on assisting the County with its wireless communication facilities. Mr. Thompson reviewed the issues with propagation maps. He provided the Commissioners with an update on the phasing that was planned, and how it will now be more efficient to do all of it at once with Mr. Condyles on board. Citizen Comments There were none. Comments of Planning Commissioners and Planning Staff Mr. Thompson informed the Commissioners about the 419 Design guidelines meeting being held on March 10'h from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at South County Library. Adjournment Mr. Woltz made a motion to adjourn which passed. Mr. McMurray adjourned the meeting at 7:47p.m. Respectfully Submitted: Gtzilakl §Iia Thoma✓ Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission / Philip T .mpson Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Kell eurra Chairman, Roano ounty Planning Commission Page 3 of 3