HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/5/2010 - MinutesCommissioners Present:
Ms. Martha Hooker
Mr. Gary Jarrell
Mr. Rodney McNeil
Mr. Jason Peters
Mr. David Radford
Staff Present:
Mr. John Murphy, Acting Secretary
Mr. Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
Ms. Tara Pattisall
Ms. Susan Carter, Recording Secretary
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Jarrell called the Public Hearing to order at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Jarrell gave the invocation
and led the pledge of allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Ms. Hooker made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 5 -0.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Radford made a motion to approve the minutes of September 7, 2010, and
September 21, 2010, which passed 5 -0.
Public Hearing
1. The petition of Laura Bryant to obtain a Special Use Permit in a R -1, Low Density
Residential, District to acquire a multiple dog permit for five (5) dogs on 1.005
acre, located at 4607 Fort Lewis Church Road, Catawba Magisterial District. Ms.
Pattisall stated all dogs will be kept indoors. She stated adjoining neighbors
signed a petition in favor of the petition. She also noted the request is in
compliance with the comprehensive plan. She reviewed the history of the
petition, noting the petitioner has combined two parcels in order to have a parcel
large enough to allow her to request a special use permit.
Ms. Hooker inquired if all of the dogs have been spayed or neutered. Ms. Bryant
stated all five dogs have been spayed or neutered. Ms. Hooker inquired about
the petitioner's yard. Ms. Pattisall stated the yard is fenced and the dogs will
always be supervised when outdoors. Mr. McNeil asked if any complaints had
been received regarding the dogs. Ms. Pattisall stated no complaints had been
received. She noted all adjoining neighbors are in agreement with petitioner's
request. Mr. Jarrell asked if petitioner plans to replace the dogs when they
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expire. Ms. Bryant stated she loves her dogs but does not intend to acquire
more dogs. Mr. McNeil inquired about procedural issues. Mr. Murphy explained
restrictions regarding the proposed special use permit.
Ms. Hooker made a motion to recommend approval of the petition to the Board of
Supervisors with the following condition:
1. The Multiple Dog Permit shall be for a maximum of five (5) dogs.
Mr. Murphy called the roll and the motion passed (5 -0) with the following vote:
AYES:
Hooker, Jarrell, McNeil, Peters, Radford
NAYES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
2. A proposed amendment to the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance. The
proposed amendment to Section 30 -23 -2 Nonconforming Uses of Buildings,
Structures or Land would allow for the expansion of an existing nonconforming
residential structure in a commercial or industrial zoning district. Mr. Murphy
provided a brief history of the petition, noting the expansion would be on the
existing structure. He discussed building code restrictions and fire safety
regulations. Mr. McNeil inquired about property access and the setback
requirements. Mr. Murphy explained setback requirements in various zoning
designations.
Mr. Radford made a motion to recommend approval of the ordinance to the
Board of Supervisors
Mr. Murphy called the roll and the motion passed (5 -0) with the following vote:
AYES:
Hooker, Jarrell, McNeil, Peters, Radford
NAYES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Final Orders
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 was approved with conditions by the Board of Supervisors at
the Public Hearing on September 28, 2010.
Commissioners' Comments
There were none.
With no further business or comments, Mr. Jarrell adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted:
Susan Carter
Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
John urphy
Acting Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
Gary Jayfell
Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission
October 5, 2010
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