HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/4/2010 - MinutesCommissioners Present:
Mr. Steve Azar
Ms. Martha Hooker
Mr. Rodney McNeil
Mr. David Radford (attended tour)
Mr. Gary Jarrell
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Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary
Mr. Joe Obenshain, Senior Assistant County Attorney
Mr. John Murphy
Ms. Megan Cronise
Ms. Tammi Wood
Ms. Becky Mahoney
Ms, Tara Pattisall
Ms. Nicole Pendleton
Mr. Chris Patriarca
Ms. Susan Carter, Recording Secretary
Guests:
Mr. Gary Huffman, Fire Marshal
Mr. Scott Woodrum, VDOT
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Azar called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
Mr. McNeil made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 4-0.
Approval of Minutes
Ms. Hooker made a motion to approve both the April 6, 2010, minutes which passed 4-0
and April 20, 2010, which passed 4-0.
Tour of Private Roads
Commissioners and staff took a tour of various private roads.
(4:10 p.m. — 5:50 p.m.)
(Break for dinner p.m. to 5:50 p.m. — 6:35 p.m.)
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ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 4, 2010
Private Roads Discussion
Ms. Cronise provided an overview of the private road standards, including suggestions
proposed by the Roanoke Regional Homebuilders Association. Mr. McNeil inquired
about both state standards and county standards regarding grade. Mr. Woodrum
discussed using a maximum grade of 15 percent. Mr. Epperley explained VDOT uses
ASHTO guidelines regarding this issue. Mr. McNeil expressed concern regarding slope
restriction. Ms. Cronise inquired about flexibility on this issue. Mr. Azar stated the work
session should be a primarily an exchange of information since all commissioners were
not present. Mr. Woodrum discussed maintenance and storm sewer issues on steep
slopes. Mr. McNeil requested more information regarding storm -drain shelf dimensions.
Ms. Cronise provided examples which would allow pedestrians to walk along side of
road and slow down stormwater runoff. Mr. Azar requested this issue be left open for
discussion. Mr. Azar inquired about landscaping islands. Ms. Cronise discussed curb
and gutter proposal. Mr. Huffman discussed fire and rescue regulations which would
allow for the passage of fire trucks. Mr. McNeil discussed the difficulty of trucks turning
within roundabout. Mr. Epperley stated the maximum landscaping island could be
smaller. Mr. McNeil suggested using fire and rescue recommendations. The
commissioners agreed the width islands should be consistent. Ms. Williams stated she
would send issues out for comments from the RRHBA members.
Ms. Cronise discussed proposed curbing specifications. Mr. Woodrum stated VDOT
would like to keep as many as possible at 90 degree angles on curbing. Ms. Hooker
stated additional discussion is needed regarding these topics. Ms. Cronise discussed
parking grade requirements. Mr. Azar inquired about enforcement issues. Ms. Cronise
explained the homeowners' associations for the developments would need to enforce
this regulation. Mr. Thompson noted additional discussion will be needed on the
proposed regulations. Ms. Cronise discussed design standards for developments and
third party inspections of private roads. Mr. Epperley discussed engineering inspection
and approval process necessary for private road construction. Mr. Woodrum discussed
surety bond and inspection requirements by both VDOT and third party inspectors. Mr.
Azar discussed the homeowners' association responsibility for road maintenance and
damage throughout construction of the subdivision. Ms. Hooker suggested adding
language regarding phasing requirements of projects. Mr. McNeil suggested requiring
a timeline from the developer for road development. The commissioners discussed
liability issues regarding roads. Ms. Hooker suggested acquiring additional feedback
from homeowners residing on private roads in order to determine their concerns and
problems.
Other Comments
Mr. Thompson stated the commissioners have been invited to attend a wind turbine
conference sponsored by James Madison University on June 18, 2010, being held in
Greenbrier County.
Mr. Patriarca announced community meetings regarding Peters Creek/Hollins
Community Plan will be held on May 19, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Mountain View
Elementary School Gymnasium and on May 20, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the Northside
Middle School Auditorium.
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MAY 4, 2010
With no further business or comments, Mr. Azar adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Susan Carter
Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
Philip T4ompson
Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
Approved:
Steve Azar
Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission
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