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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/9/2024 - Minutes '1- • ROANOKE COUNTY . � � PLANNING COMMISSION 7:3. SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 9, 2024 Commissioners Present: Mr. Rick James, Chairman Mr. Wayne Bower, Vice-Chairman Mr. Kelly McMurray Mr. Jim Woltz Commissioners Absent: Mr. Troy Henderson Staff Present: Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary Ms. Rachel Lower, Deputy County Attorney Ms. Rebecca James, Zoning Administrator Ms. Skylar Camerlinck, Planner I Ms. Alyssa Dunbar, Planner II Ms. Sarah Gilmore, Planner II Ms. Cecelia Thomas, Recording Secretary Board of Supervisors Present: Mr. Phil North, Chairman Ms. Martha Hooker, Vice-Chairman Mr. Paul Mahoney Ms. Tammy Shepherd Mr. David Radford Guests: Mr. Richard Caywood, County Administrator Mr. Doug Blount, Assistant County Administrator Ms. Rebecca Owens, Deputy County Administrator Ms. Madeline Hanlon, Assistant to the County Administrator Ms. Rhonda Perdue, Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors Ms. Kaelyn Spickler, Executive Assistant Mr. Peter Lubeck, Esquire, County Attorney Call to Order Mr. James called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Joint Work Session with the Board of Supervisors regarding short-term rental regulations Mr. Philip Thompson noted that now is a good time to review Roanoke County's short- term rental regulations. The regulations have been in place for three years, and there have been different results. He explained that staff reviewed the regulations on short- ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 9,2024 term rentals in different jurisdictions. He also noted how there have been legislative bills that have been passed by the General Assembly. He noted that if there is not a use defined in the Roanoke County Zoning ordinance then that use is prohibited. Thus, before short-term rentals were added to the zoning ordinance it was prohibited. In 2020, the Planning Commission met to create regulations regarding short-term rentals. Its decision was to allow short-term rentals with a Special Use Permit in R-1 and R-2 along with use and design standards to receive information on each short-term rental. Mr. Thomspon reviewed the current short-term rental regulations and the eight (8) short-term rental special use permit applications that have come before the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. He noted that out of the eight (8) applications, only two (2) have been denied. Mr. Thompson explained that staff reviewed the regulations on short-term rentals in other jurisdictions. The findings were that Roanoke County is one of the more lenient communities throughout the state. He noted that many jurisdictions have two separate uses. One where the property owner lives on the property, that is often referred to as a homestay or homestay (hosted). The second is that the property owner does not live on the property. The commonality of standards are: acreage requirement and the zoning districts. There are parking standards, limits on the number of bedrooms and people, maximum rental period, owner must reside on the premises, there is an authorized agent, events are prohibited, screening requirements, check-in and check-out times, smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors/fire extinguishers required, number of pets allowed, information required for renters, and record keeping (number of short-term rentals). Permits and inspections vary. There are annual and multi-year permits, zoning permits, HOA/POA approval, registry number included in short-term rental advertisements/Air BnB. He noted some require initial inspections, while others require annual inspections. Violations, have fines for unregistered short-term rentals, three or more violations equates to a termination of the short-term rental. He reviewed General Assembly Bills that apply to short-term rentals, and how that could affect Roanoke County should amendments be made to the zoning ordinance. He reviewed the short-term rental enforcement that Planning has done since November of 2022. Mr. Thompson explained the potential avenues for moving forward on this topic. Through discussion, the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors decided to proceed with adding additional conditions to future special use permits as needed. They also agreed to proceed with investigating methods to assist with tracking taxes collected regarding special use permits. Adjournment Mr. James adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Page 2 of 3 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 9, 2024 Respectfully Submitted: djigAriti Cecelia Thomas Recor ecretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission .1"/ P ilip Th pson Secreta , Roanoke Co ty Planning Commission Rick James Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 3 of 3