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PLANNING COMMISSION
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APRIL 18, 2023
Commissioners Present:
Mr. Troy Henderson, Chairman (arrived during the discussion on cluster zoning)
Mr. Rick James, Vice-Chairman
Mr. Wayne Bower
Mr. Kelly McMurray
Mr. Jim Woltz
Staff Present:
Mr. Phillip Thompson, Secretary
Ms. Rachel Lower, Senior Assistant County Attorney
Ms. Rebecca James
Ms. Alyssa Dunbar
Mr. Lionel Cruz-Cruz
Mr. Ross Hammes
Ms. Cecelia Thomas, Recording Secretary
Call to Order
Mr. James called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.
Mr. Thompson introduced Megan Baker, Economic Development Director and Karli
Foster the new Economic Development Specialist for Roanoke County.
Approval of Agenda
Mr. Bower made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 4-0.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. McMurray made a motion to approve the minutes from March 23, 2023, which
passed 3-0-1 with Mr. Woltz abstaining.
Mr. Woltz made a motion to approve the minutes from April 3, 2023, which passed 4-0.
Discussion of Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Mr. Thompson discussed the topic of cluster zoning and explained the request from the
Board of Supervisors to further investigate the subject. Mr. Thompson explained that
staff met with Alexander Boone, a local developer to discuss cluster zoning. Mr.
Thompson presented the draft of the zoning ordinance amendment of cluster zoning.
The Planning Commissioners agreed with the presented draft.
Mr. Thompson explained that they were requested to look into Industry Type 1 and
Industry Type 2 definitions. Ms. James explained that she started by looking at the
current use types in Roanoke County. Ms. James reviewed the Industry Type 1 and
Industry Type 2 definitions of other localities and noted the differences that she would
like to add to the Roanoke County definitions.
ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 18, 2023
Mr. Thompson discussed the process of these amendments being brought to the
Planning Commission at its June 6, 2023 Public Hearing.
Discussion of Roanoke County 200 Plan
Mr. Hammes presented the summary documents for the Roanoke County 200 Plan. Mr.
Thompson reminded the Planning Commission of its previous meetings regarding the
plan.
Citizen's Comments
There were no comments.
Comments of Planning Commissioners and Planning Staff
Mr. Thompson questioned if the Planning Commission on May 2 would like to do a site
visit or to use the time for a work session to discuss the Roanoke County 200 Plan. Mr.
Woltz noted that he will not be present for the May 2 meeting. The Planning
Commissioners chose not to do a site visit at their May 2 meeting.
Mr. Woltz noted that he has had many questions regarding the proposed zoning for
Bent Mountain. Mr. Thompson discussed the rural village and rural preserve future land
use designations to explain the proposed changes.
Ms. Dunbar reviewed her research of creating a list of all of the properties in the County
with conditions or proffers.
Ms. Lower discussed the Board of Zoning Appeals case that was held in Circuit Court
earlier in the day.
Adjournment
Mr. Henderson adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Cecelia Thomas
Recordi r_• ecretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
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Philip Thi pson
Secret. t, Roanoke County Planning Commission
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