HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/17/2010 - MinutesMs. Martha Hooker
Mr. Gary Jarrell
Mr. Jason Peters
Mr. David Radford
Commissioners Absent:
Mr. Rodney McNeil
Staff Present:
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Mr. Joe Obenshain, County Attorney
Mr. Ed Elswick, Board of Supervisors,
Mr. David Holladay
Mr. John Murphy
Ms. Megan Cronise
Ms. Lindsay Blankenship
Mr. Brian Epperley
Ms. Amanda Micklow
Windsor Hills Magisterial District
Guests:
Mr. Gary Huffman, Fire & Rescue
Mr. Scott Woodrum, VDOT
Ms. Melody Williams, RRHBA
Mr. Thom Dale
Ms. Maryellen Goodlatte
Mr. Sean Horne
Mr. Ron Booth
Mr. Eldon Karr
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Jarrell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
Mr. Radford made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 4-0.
Glenvar Community Plan
Ms. Micklow provided an update regarding the July 15, 2010, GI(
Meeting, including citizen implementation strategies and goals.
comparison of findings received from meetings and surveys,
transportation issues, expansion of greenways, and preservation of
nvar Community
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ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 17, 2010
reviewed the timeline for the development of the plan, which will include various
scenarios for future land use maps and the draft vision statement for the area.
Mr. Thompson stated plans are being made to develop an online visual preference
survey to cover all areas of the county.
Private Road Standards
Ms. Cronise provided a brief overview of the proposed private roads standards. She
reviewed input received from the Roanoke Regional Homebuilders Association
Subcommittee and Roanoke County General Services. She reported on survey results
from private road residents within county subdivisions, which included issues such as
parking, trash pickup, and snow removal. She discussed grade variation suggested by
RRHBA. Commissioners and staff discussed grade variation ranges and concerns
regarding the effect on fire and rescue accessibility, trash pickup, parking, and school
bus access.
Wind Energy Regulations
Mr. Thompson provided a brief history of the proposed regulations. He stated the
regulations will be incorporated into the county's existing zoning ordinance. He
reviewed definitions, various district regulations, and use and design standards.
Commissioners and staff discussed regulations regarding aesthetics, noises issues, and
removal of defective or abandoned wind structures.
Other Comments
Mr. Thompson provided an update on the Bobby B. Twine petition, noting the public
hearing will be September 7, 2010.
With no further business or comments, Mr. Jarrell adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Susan Carter
Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
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Philip Th pson
Secretary, Roanoke County anning Commission
Approved:
G ry J rell
Chair n, Roanoke County Planning Commission
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