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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/21/2023 - Minutes ROANOKE COUNTY r+ ` PLANNING COMMISSION sero WORK SESSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 2023 Commissioners Present: Mr. Troy Henderson, Chairman Mr. Kelly McMurray Mr. Wayne Bower Mr. Jim Woltz Commissioners Absent: Mr. Rick James, Vice-Chairman Staff Present: Mr. Phillip Thompson, Secretary Ms. Mary-Beth Nash, Esquire, Senior Assistant County Attorney Ms. Rebecca James Ms. Alyssa Dunbar Mr. Alex Jones Ms. Cecelia Thomas, Recording Secretary Call to Order Mr. Henderson called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Approval of Agenda Mr. Woltz made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 4-0. Approval of Minutes Mr. McMurray made a motion to approve the minutes from January 3, 2023, and January 17, 2023, which passed 3-0-1 with Mr. Henderson abstaining. Mr. Bower made a motion to approve the minutes from February 7, 2023, which passed 4-0. Proposed Revisions to Planning Commission Bylaws Mr. Thompson noted that bylaws have been posted for 30 days, and the Planning Commission is now able to take action on the document. Mr. Bower questioned if the bylaws need to be posted in the Roanoke Times as legal ads do. Mr. Thompson and Ms. Nash noted that posting on the website is sufficient for these purposes. Mr. Bower made a motion to adopt the amended bylaws, which passed 4-0. Discussion of Zoning Ordinance Amendments Ms. James discussed the proposed amendments for the commercial kennel to allow the breeding of dogs as a Home Occupation in Roanoke County. Mr. Thompson introduced the topic of cluster zoning, noting a resolution from the Board of Supervisors to have staff investigate making a zoning ordinance amendment. Ms. ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 21,2023 James noted the stringent standards developers must meet to have cluster zoning. Planning Commissioners and staff discussed possible changes to the standards for cluster zoning. They discussed having conversations with developers about cluster zoning to bring insights into development issues. Discussion of Roanoke County 200 Plan Mr. Thompson reviewed future land use designations. Mr. Thompson reviewed future land use maps from the 1985 Comprehensive Plan and discussed how similar changes are being made in the Roanoke County 200 Plan. Mr. Thompson noted that he believes most changes will be made to the Land Use Types in the future land use descriptions. Mr. Woltz verified that the changes Mr. Thompson was discussing will not affect property rights, which Mr. Thompson confirmed. Mr. Thompson discussed adding High- Intensity Residential to be allowed in Core. The Planning Commissioners and staff reviewed the land use types and determinants for each future land use designation. Mr. Jones overviewed the Roanoke County 200 Plan Draft Reveal Meetings schedule. Mr. Thompson reviewed the process of preparing the Roanoke County 200 Plan to be ready to present to the Board of Supervisors. Citizen's Comments There were none. Comments of Planning Commissioners and Planning Staff Mr. Woltz questioned a discussion on the federal level of requiring more housing in different areas and questioned if that is coming to this area. Mr. Thompson noted that would be something that the County would decide. Mr. Thompson explained that the federal level is saying that you are not able to take federal money for housing and have exclusionary zoning. However, Mr. Thompson noted that this is a conversation to be had about allowing townhouses or apartments in certain zoning districts with a special use permit. Mr. Thompson discussed what may be on the agenda at the March public hearing. Mr. Thompson noted that Alyssa has been going through the 360 properties with conditions and noted that the economic development authority may be the applicant to help remove proffered conditions on some of the properties to help encourage commercial and industrial development. Adjournment Mr. Woltz adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: Cecelia Th Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 2 of 3 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 2023 6 4. J% Philip Tho pson Secreta , Roanoke County Planning Commission Troy Hand= o Chairman, Ro. oke County Planning Commission Page 3 of 3