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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/15/2010 - MinutesCommissioners Present: Mr. Steve Azar Ms. Martha Hooker Mr. Gary Jarrell Mr. David Radford Commissioners Absent: Mr. Rodney McNeil ��- W Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary Mr. Paul Mahoney, County Attorney Mr. John Murphy Ms. Megan Cronise Ms. Tammi Wood Ms. Lindsay Blankenship Mr. Brian Epperley MMMT Mr. Ed Elswick, Board of Supervisors Mr. Brian Blevins, VDOT Mr. Gary Huffman, Fire & Rescue Mr. Thom Dale, Lumsden Associates Ms. Melody Williams, RRHBA Mr. Sean Horne, Balzer & Associates CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Azar called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Approval of Agenda Mr. Jarrell made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 4-0. Wind Energy Regulations Mr. Thompson stated the regulations will be incorporated into He discussed issues regarding various types of allowable windmills will be Class I or Class 11 within Roanoke County. chart and graduated scale for height/lot size requirement. allowing the zoning administrator flexibility with decision making the importance of protecting homes in the fall zone. the existing ordinance. windmills, noting most He reviewed the zoning Ms. Hooker discussed Mr. Radford discussed Page 1 of 3 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 15, 2010 Mr. Thompson suggested having third party certified professional monitor noise regulations. Mr. Jarrell inquired if decibel level restrictions could be part of the permit process. Mr. Thompson discussed this issue. Mr. Jarrell noted enforcement would be difficult if rely on random inspections by property owners. Mr. Thompson, Mr. Mahoney, and commissioners discussed noise in various zoning and enforcement of violations. Mr. Thompson discussed the need for general standards and zoning district standards, which would include abandonment, removal, and accessory uses. Mr. Radford stated mortgage underwriters may be concerned about the fall zone of the units. Mr. Thompson discussed this issue. Private Road Standards Ms. Cronise provided a brief overview of the proposed standards. Staff and commissioners discussed maximum grade and minimum turning radius. Ms. Cronise and Mr. Mahoney discussed the fire code regulations and issues in other developments. Ms. Hooker suggested contacting current private road residents regarding roadway problems and concerns. Ms. Cronise noted the standards include cluster developments and planned residential developments. Mr. Radford inquired about general services standards on private roads. Mr. Thompson discussed schools and general services standards. Ms. Hooker suggested allowing flexibility within the standards in order to minimize land disturbance. Mr. Huffman discussed difficulty for ladder trucks to maneuver if allowable grade is increased. Gateway Corridor Overlay District Process Mr. Thompson provided an overview of the gateway corridor overlay process, including matching grant contacts and community outreach. He reviewed the timeline, noting citizen outreach will include meetings with individuals, businesses, and the various communities. Other Comments Mr. Thompson provided updates on the Hollins Area Plan and Town of Vinton Implementation Plan. He announced that a Joint Roanoke County /Roanoke City Planning Commission meeting will be held on August 6, 2010, in the Roanoke City Municipal Building. Mr. Thompson provided an update on the Glenvar Community Plan, noting community meetings are scheduled for both June 29, 2010, and July 15, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fort Lewis Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Mr. Azar requested to proceed with a closed session with the dismissal of staff members. Closed Session Mr. Jarrell made a motion to go into closed session pursuant to Section 2.2- 3711.A.1 of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended) for discussion or consideration of the appointment, resignation, or removal of a specific public officer or appointee, namely a member of the planning commission. The motion passed 4 -0. Page 2of3 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 15, 2010 The closed session lasted from 7:33 p.m. to 7:48 p.m. Mr. Jarrell made a motion in accordance with Section 2.2- 3712.D of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended) certifying that to the best of each members knowledge (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under this chapter and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened were heard, discussed, or considered in the meeting by the public body. The motion passed 4 -0 with the following recorded vote: AYES: Azar, Hooker, Jarrell, Radford NAYS: None ABSENT: McNeil With no further business or comments, Mr. Azar adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: Susan Carter Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Philip Tho pson Secretary, Roanoke County fanning Commission Approved: 1 14 "ell ✓�, Gary Jarre (for St e Azar) Vice -Chaff man, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 3 of 3