HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/1/2010 - MinutesCommissioners Present:
Ms. Martha Hooker
Mr. Gary Jarrell
Mr. Rodney McNeil
Mr. David Radford
Commissioners Absent:
Mr. Steve Azar
Staff Present:
Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary
Mr. Joe Obenshain, Senior Assistant County Attorney
Mr. David Holladay
Ms. Tammi Wood
Ms. Becky Mahoney
Ms. Amanda Micklow
Mr. Chris Patriarca
Ms. Lindsay Blankenship
Ms. Susan Carter, Recording Secretary
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Jarrell called the meeting to order at 6:00 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 the May 4, 2010, minutes which passed 4-0.
Update on Planning Studies
Ms. Micklow provided a brief overview of the Glenvar Community Plan survey results,
including demographics, amenities, schools, and libraries. She stated citizens are
concerned about industry, recreation, housing, and environmental issues in the area.
She discussed stakeholder interviews and community meetings, stating community
meetings have been scheduled at Fort Lewis Baptist Church on June 29, 2010, and July
15, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Hooker noted the citizens are concerned about the influx of
industry in the area. Mr. Holladay discussed interest in making businesses more
aesthetically acceptable by developing design standards for the area, which would
include sign and parking designs. Mr. McNeil inquired about possible zoning changes
in the area. Mr. Holladay discussed this issue, stating an overlay could be added to the
Glenvar Community Plan. Mr. Jarrell inquired about housing development. Mr.
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Holladay and Mr. Obenshain discussed regulations regarding implementation of
housing restrictions.
Mr. Patriarca provided an update on Peters Creek /Hollins Community Plan, including
outreach methods used to acquire input from citizens. He discussed various concerns
expressed by citizens, including roads, water and sewer issues, and bus service. He
provided a tentative timeline for the development of the plan. He stated they are not
going to utilize the advisory committee due to scheduling constraints. Mr. Patriarca
briefly discussed stormwater and floodplain issues. Mr. Thompson stated stormwater
issues may be more evident in future meetings. Mr. McNeil inquired about acquiring
information from citizens. Mr. Patriarca stated staff will be requesting information from
citizens through churches, civic leagues, homeowners' association, and radio.
Mr. Thompson discussed Hollins Area Plan Implementation plan. He stated staff had a
semi - annual meeting with Hollins University on May 5, 2010, noting some issues could
be specific to Hollins corridor. Mr. Obenshain stated meeting with Hollins was positive.
Mr. Thompson discussed historic resources in the area which may allow them to
establish a historical district in order to implement design guidelines. He discussed
grant application funding and progression of the greenways development.
Ms. Blankenship provided an update of the Vinton Area Corridors Plan Implementation,
including sign installation and removal, construction grants, and downtown revitalization.
She stated they have evaluated parking in downtown. Mr. Thompson discussed options
for covenants and restrictions in the business centers. Ms. Blankenship stated a
newsletter is being developed for this area.
Other Comments
Mr. Holladay stated a Joint Roanoke County /Roanoke City Planning Commission
meeting is being planned for August 6, 2010.
Mr. Thompson provided an update on the 6 Year Road Plan which was approved by the
Board of Supervisors, including road improvements to Cotton Hill Road.
With no further business or comments, Mr. Jarrell adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Approved:
Gary Ja ell
Vice -C airman, Roanoke County Planning Commission
JUNE 1, 2010
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