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MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 16, 2024
Commissioners Present:
Mr. Wayne Bower, Vice-Chairman
Mr. Kelly McMurray
Mr. Jim Woltz
Commissioners Absent:
Mr. Rick James, Chairman
Mr. Troy Henderson
Staff Present:
Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary
Ms. Rachel Lower, Deputy County Attorney
Mr. Alexander Jones, Principal Planner
Mr. Ross Hammes, Planner II
Ms. Sarah Gilmore, Planner II
Ms. Cecelia Thomas, Recording Secretary
Guests:
Amanda McGee, Senior Planner, RVARC
WORK SESSION
Mr. Bower called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
• Mr. McMurray made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 3-0.
Presentation of Roanoke Valley Urban Tree Canopy Assessment
Ms. Amanda McGee presented on Urban Tree Canopies. She noted the benefits of tree
canopies. She explained the percentage of tree canopies, and the potential planting
area for tree canopies per jurisdiction. She noted that tree canopies can be very
effective in reducing stormwater issues.
Discussion of Roanoke County 200 Plan
Mr. Ross Hammes presented the draft Background chapter of the Roanoke County 200
Plan.
Discussion of Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Mr. Philip Thompson discussed potential amendments to accessory apartments and the
mini-warehouse use and design standards in the Zoning Ordinance.
Citizens Comments
There were none.
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Comments of Planning Commissioners and Staff
Mr. Thompson noted that staff received six (6) land use applications for June. He
proposed that the Planning Commission may want to hold a 4:00 p.m. session to hear
three (3) of the land use applications and a 7:00 p.m. session to hear the other three (3)
land use applications. The Planning Commissioners present agreed to the idea. They
also discussed their upcoming site visit and reduction of the packet to be sent out in
June to ensure it would be downloadable for the Planning Commissioners and citizens.
Adjournment
Mr. Bower adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Cecelia Thomas
Recor.'•: - retary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
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Rick James
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