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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/19/2022 - Minutes ssonif, r ROANOKE COUNTY ar PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 19, 2022 Commissioners Present: Mr. Kelly McMurray, Chairman Mr. Wayne Bower Mr. Rick James Mr. Jim Woltz Commissioners Absent: Mr. Troy Henderson, Vice-Chairman Economic Development Authority Members Present: Mr. Woody Windley, Chairman Mr. Michael Cagle, Vice-Chairman Mr. Greg Apostolou Mr. Shunny Shah Mr. Max Beyer Ms. Jill Loope, Secretary-Treasurer Mr. Peter Lubeck, County Attorney Economic Development Authority Members Absent: Mr. Kirtesh Patel Mr. Kyle Richardson Mr. Barry Thompson Mr. Steve Anderson Staff Present: Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary Ms. Megan Cronise, Assistant Director of Planning Mr. Alex Jones, Principal Planner Ross Hammes, Planner II Jake Harding, Planner II Guests: Mr. Doug Blount, Assistant County Administrator Mr. Peter Lubeck, County Attorney Mr. Nathan McClung, Assistant Planning Director Town on Vinton Ms. Catherine Hall, Finance Manager Mr. Joe Zielinski, Economic Development Mr. Marshall Stanley, Economic Development Mr. David Anderson, Timmons Group Ms. Allison Fay, Recording Clerk ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 19,2022 Call to Order Mr. McMurray called the meeting to order at 9:20 a.m. Approval of Agenda Mr. James made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 4-0. Route 460 Land Use and Connectivity Presentation Jill Loope thanked the Planning Commission members for their attendance at the meeting. Ms. Megan Cronise introduced Mr. Dave Anderson with the Timmons Group. She explained that she, Mr. Anderson, and Mr. Thompson would be presenting on the Route 460 Land Use and Connectivity Study. They reviewed previous corridor planning, funded projects, goals and process for the study to date, changes resulting from public feedback, recommended improvements, and the next steps for the study. Mr. Beyer asked if the 6.5-acre area noted on the plan near the railroad was altered due to negative feedback received from residents in that area. He asked how this area will be addressed by the County, noting the potential loss for future economic development opportunities. Mr. Anderson explained the site was low on the public's concern when the property was evaluated primarily because it was not conducive for development due to access and topography concerns. The site is also very close to the Blue Ridge Parkway and was just not feasible for industrial development opportunities. Mr. Apostolou asked if the Read Mountain Preserve property was involved in the connectivity study and how the area could be impacted by the project. Ms. Loope explained that the Read Mountain Preserve property that is being acquired from Mr. Bradshaw for preservation and recreation is located on Old Mountain Road, which is not in the study project area. Ms. Cronise reviewed the location of some of the proposed projects in the corridor including the new fire station and the townhouse and multifamily project at Hunt Ridge. Mr. Thompson reviewed the next steps. He noted that these Future Land Use changes are going to be incorporated into the overall Comprehensive Plan. Chairman Windley asked if the County was working with the City of Roanoke on any of the items presented. Ms. Cronise stated that the County is working with both the City of Roanoke and Botetourt County and that both are agreeable with the concepts proposed in the plan. The Economic Development Authority and Planning Commission thanked Ms. Cronise and Mr. Anderson for the presentation. Adjournment Mr. McMurray adjoined the meeting at 10:17 a.m. Page 2 of 3 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 19, 2022 Respectfully Submitted: Ca/ t )14191/4-aJ� a Thomas Recor.'.• -cretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Philip T pson Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Sr • Kelly ' ,urray Chairman, Roanoke my Planning Commission Page 3 of 3