HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/19/2013 - MinutesCommissioners Present.*
Ms. Martha Hooker
Mr, Gary Jarrell
Mr. Gene Miarrano
Mr. Jason Peters
Mr. Jim Woltz (arrived) after approval of agenda)
Staff Present:
Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary
Ms. Ruth Ellen Kuhnel, Assistant County Attorney
Mr, John Murphy
Ids, Megan Cronise
Ms, Tammi Wood
Mr. Chfis Patriarca
Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary
Call to Order:
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Approval of Agenda
Ms. Hooker made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 4
Overview of Picto
Mr. Thompson provided a brief overviiewand history of the Pictometry Systern, He
reviewed the types of maps avaijable, including ESPI, parcel, tax, aerial, zoning,and
topographical. He provided a demonstration of the system, He stated, the public versior
sh, o u ld be ava I [a b le by I ate 20 13 or ea rly 2 014,,
Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Mr. Thompson provided a brief overview of Nonconforming Uses of Buildings,
Structures, and Land. He discussed the current procedure for a fast food restaurant, if
the requested size increase of the structure is 10% or more even if the use is allowed
by-right, Mir. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed this issue, noting the
restrictions give the County more control over issues not specified in the Use and
Design Standiards, The Commissioners and staff 'discussed the requirements for
existing businesses to expand. Mr. Thompson reviewed proposed changes in Article it
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Definitions and Use Types, include rig rearranging definifions, to fit, use type categories
and amending definitions as needed.
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discussed use and design standards and areas in which home beauty /barber salon
should be permitted. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners also discussed Home
Occupation Type II Use and Design Standards, including home parties, internet
services, applied arts, homeschooling, and instructional classes. They discussed
limiting the size and frequency of classes to be consistent with the other sections of the
ordinance. They discussed the importance of keeping the use in character with the
neighborhood. They discussed potential parking, traffic, and noise issues, noting
enforcement of these issues would be difficult. They discussed moving single family
detached dwelling to the accessory apartment section. They discussed maintaining
current conditions for temporary portable storage containers but move the use and
design standards to Accessory Uses.
Mr. Thompson discussed Civic Uses which includes Family Day Care Home, noting in
order for the care provider to acquire a license State standards much first be met prior
to applying to Roanoke County for a zoning permit. He reviewed the table of contents
of the State regulations. He stated concerns regarding this use are generally traffic and
noise. The Commissioners and Mr. Thompson discussed this use, noting the use
should be by -right if it is approved by the State. Mr. Thompson discussed Religious
Assembly Use and Design Standards. The Commissioners and staff discussed issues
regarding setbacks, expansion of a facility, stormwater management, and parking
standards. They discussed requirements for new construction, expansion of an existing
structure, and the importance of maintaining the character of the surrounding area.
They discussed the regulations in various zoning designations.
Mr. Thompson discussed Major Utility Services Use and Design Standards. The
Commissioners and staff discussed amending standards to deal with a variety of
potential uses. Mr. Thompson discussed Office Uses including Laboratories Use and
Design Standards. The Commission and staff discussed smaller laboratories which
could be included in the Home Occupation section and designated by size. They
discussed various types of laboratories.
Mr. Thompson discussed Commercial Uses. He suggested renaming portions of this
designation, noting more uses are needed in this designation. He stated staff can
address aesthetics if the Commission is concerned about this issue in commercial
areas. The Commissioners and staff discussed the need to be consistent with
regulations for similar uses.
Mr. Thompson suggested they review maps and determine issues in various zoning
designations. He stated the next discussion on the amendments will focus on uses
regulations in commercial areas.
Other Comments
Ms. Cronise provided an update on the Old Heritage, LLC, noting the petition has been
postponed for six months at the request of the petitioner.
With no further business or comments, Mr. Peters adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted:
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Susan McCoy
Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
Philip T mpson
Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
Approved:
Jason P ters
Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission
MARCH 19, 2013
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