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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/7/2010 - MinutesCommissioners Present: Ms. Martha Hooker Mr. Gary Jarrell Mr. Rodney McNeil Mr. David Radford Commissioners Absent: Mr. Jason Peters Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary Mr. Joe Obenshain, Senior Assistant County Attorney Mr. John Murphy (work session only) Ms. Megan Cronise (work session only) Ms. Tammi Wood (work session only) Ms. Lindsay Blankenship (work session only) Ms. Tara Pattisall (work session only) Mr. Chris Patriarca (work session only) Ms. Amanda Micklow Ms. Susan Carter, Recording Secretary ARMT; Mr. Jake Gilmer, Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission WORK SESSION: Mr. Jarrell called the work session to order at 4:07 p.m. Approval of Agenda Ms. Hooker made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 4-0. Approval of Minutes Mr. Radford made a motion to approve the minutes of August 3, 2010, which passed 4-0. Mr. McNeil made a motion to approve the minutes of August 6, 2010, which passed 4-0. Ms. Hooker made a motion to approve the minutes of August 17, 2010, which passed 3-0-1, with Mr. McNeil abstaining. Consent Agenda Ms. Pattisall provided a brief overview regarding the petition of Laura Bryant. She described the one acre parcel, noting the owner has five small breed dogs. Ms. Hooker Page 1 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 7, 2010 inquired if any complaints had been received from the neighbors. She also inquired if the petitioner plans to breed the dogs. Ms. Pattisall explained the petitioner discovered her need for a special use permit when she tried to purchase dog tags. She stated the petitioner combined two lots in order to have a one acre lot required to apply for a multiple dog permit. Mr. Thompson and Ms. Cronise discussed the status of the proposed private road standards. Mr. Radford requested that the commission be allowed more time to develop the standards. Mr. McNeil expressed concern regarding citizens living on private roads not being satisfied with the homeowners' association's maintenance of the private roads. Mr. Thompson noted any issue with homeowners' association would be a civil matter. He discussed the need for standards. Mr. Radford agreed the standards are needed. Ms. Cronise discussed the need for third party inspections. She stated currently minimal standards are included in both the cluster development and PRD regulations. Mr. McNeil questioned the need for private roads standards. Mr. Jarrell noted it will allow for the development of currently undevelopable land. Ms. Hooker made a motion to approve the October 5, 2010, consent agenda which passed 3 -1, with Mr. McNeil voting against the consent agenda. Vinton Area Corridors Plan Implementation Ms. Blankenship discussed the quarterly implementation meetings and informational brochure. She discussed proposed downtown revitalization and updates of the master plan. Ms. Pattisall discussed opportunities for additional landscaping and streetscape design. Ms. Blankenship discussed planned road improvements at various locations, including the Glade Creek low water bridge and William Byrd Middle School. Ms. Hooker inquired about maintenance of landscaping and signage at the gateway locations. Mr. Thompson discussed this issue. Ms. Blankenship and Mr. Thompson discussed the status of the master plan amendments which will include new covenants for the Vinton Business Center. Route 419 Plan Mr. Jake Gilmer, Roanoke Valley- Alleghany Regional Commission, discussed transportation issues of the Route 419 corridor. He provided a brief history of the focus group meetings which included issues such as greenways and retail areas. He reviewed the vision for the corridor which includes safe and efficient mobility and access. He discussed the plan goals, including traffic congestion, connectivity, reduction of accidents, and scenic enhancement. He reviewed demographics, population, and employment of the area. He discussed increasing multi -modal accommodations, including connectivity with other mass transit systems. He also discussed implementation which would include multi -modal investments. Mr. Thompson discussed steps necessary to move forward including funding, incorporation into the comprehensive plan, streetscape design, and coordination with other jurisdictions. Page 2 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 7, 2010 Commissioner and Staff Comments Mr. Thompson reviewed the Board of Supervisors Resolution regarding Non - conforming Structures. Mr. Patriarca provided a brief status of the Peters Creek Corridor Study. With no further comments, Mr. Jarrell adjourned the work session at 5:41 p.m. EVENING SESSION: Mr. Jarrell called the Public Hearing to order at 7:00 p.m. Mr. McNeil gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. 1. The petition of Bobby B. Twine to rezone 6.54 acres from AR, Agricultural /Residential, District to AV, Agricultural/Village Center, District and to obtain a special use permit for the purpose of operating a construction yard, located at the intersection of Twine Hollow Road and Meacham Road, Catawba Magisterial District. Ms. Micklow presented the staff report, noting currently the parcel is designated as transitional land use. Ms. Hooker inquired about outside storage and buffering requirements. Ms. Micklow discussed both issues, including different types of buffering requirements. Ms. Hooker noted that the revised site plan is better fit for the area. Mr. Radford inquired about building and storage of equipment. Ms. Micklow stated that the nature of equipment is considered construction equipment. Mr. Thompson discussed proffers and equipment storage requirements. Mr. McNeil inquired about surrounding zoning. Ms. Micklow reviewed adjoining zoning. Mr. McNeil inquired about buffering standards. Mr. Thompson and Ms. Micklow discussed requirements and options for buffering. Mr. Jarrell inquired about location of buffering. Ms. Micklow stated described buffering would be facing the public right of way. Ms. Hooker suggested excluding fence option from buffering. Mr. Nickie Mills, Abbott Engineering & Surveying, stated they plan to incorporate large deciduous trees into the buffer. He described the location of the buffering. He reviewed the landscaping plan, noting they are willing to add evergreens. Ms. Hooker stated more tree plantings are needed. Mr. Jarrell inquired about the driveway turn - around. Mr. Mills discussed this issue. Mr. Jarrell noted there is more exposure on Meachum Road. Mr. McNeil noted more traffic is on Twine Hollow Road. Mr. Radford suggested integrating evergreen trees with the deciduous trees. Ms. Hooker stated she approves of the proposed buffering but more plantings are needed. Ms. Hooker made a motion to recommend approval of the petition to the Board of Supervisors with the following conditions: 1. The site shall be developed in general conformance with the concept plan prepared by Abbott Engineering and Surveying, dated September 1, 2010, and shall include a Type "A" Buffer. Page 3 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 7, 2010 2. The hours of operation shall be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for emergency service operations such as snow removal. 3. There shall be no outside storage of materials or equipment. Mr. Thompson called the roll and the motion passed (4 -0) with the following vote: AYES: Hooker, Jarrell, McNeil, Radford NAYES: None ABSTAIN: None Final Orders There were none. Commissioners' Comments There were none. With no further business or comments, Mr. Jarrell adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: -f Susan Carter Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Philip Thyfnpson Secreta , Roanoke County PI nning Commission ry Ja ell Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 4 of 4