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MEETING
October 1,2024
Commissioners Present::
Mr. Rick James, Chairman:: _ .
Mr. Wayne Bower, Vice-Chairman..:
Mr. KellyMcMurray Y
Mr. Troy Henderson
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Commissioners Absent:
Mr. Jim Woltz
Staff Present:
Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary:
Ms. Rachel Lower, Deputy:County Attorney::
Ms. Skylar Camerlinck, Planner
Ms. Megan Cronise, Assistant Director of Planning'
Mr. Jason Nowak, Planner
Ms. Rebecca James, Zoning Administrator
Ms. Cecelia Thomas,:Recording Secretary •
Call to Order
Mr. James called the meeting to orderat 7:01 p.m. ::
Invocation
Mr. Henderson led the invocation and.pledge of allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Mr. Bower made:a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 4-0.::
Approval of Minutes : :
Mr. Henderson made a motion to.approve the meeting minutes from.September 3,
2024, which passed:4-0.
Consent Agenda
Mr. Thompson noted that there are no applications=at this:time for the Planning
Commission's November 4, 2024, meeting.
Public Hearing :: ..
1. The petition of Dale Wilkinson to.rezone approximately 21.39 acres of land zoned I-1, '.• : :
Low Intensity Industrial District,..to R-3, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential : :::
District, in order to develop a residential subdivision, located at7812Sanderson Drive, -
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Hollins Magisterial District. (Continued:from September 3, 2024, Planning
Commission meeting). Ms.:Skylar Camerlinck presented an overview of the:petition,
the current use, proposed use, .and future-land use designation. She relayed concerns
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from citizens that attended the community meeting. She summarized citizen's
comments from the September 3, 2024, Planning Commission public hearing. She
noted that the primary concerns were traffic and the density of the development. She
noted the changes made to the newest concept plan from the previously submitted
concept plans.
Bobby Wampler spoke on behalf of the applicant, noting that the comments that they
continue to see is that appropriate land use is not industrial. He noted that there are
concerns about traffic. He noted that this project is not industrial, and the Traffic Impact
Analysis (TIA) shows the conceptual turn lane would help to alleviate some of the traffic
in the area. Mr. Wampler noted that Omar Kanon with Kimley-Horn and Associates, who
prepared the TIA was present. Mr. Bower verified that they are now proposing 161 total
units, whereas their original project was 225 units, which Mr. Wampler confirmed. Mr.
Bower asked Mr. Wampler to explain the new road that will be connected to Stonegate,
Phase 3. Mr. Wampler noted that Stonegate, Phase 3 is on track to be finished in the
next few months. He noted that the proposed road will have to undergo the site plan
review process. Mr. Bower questioned if all of the roads shown on their plan will go into
the state system, which Mr. Wampler confirmed. Mr. Wampler noted that the road
shown connecting to Stonegate, Phase 3 was not included in the TIA. Omar Kana from
Kimley-Horn and Associates noted that conservatively they did not include the road
connecting to Stonegate, Phase 3. He noted that this additional road will allow traffic to
disperse with more efficiency. Mr. Bower questioned the time differences that were
noted in the TIA, which Mr. Kana reviewed.
Mr. James noted that the public hearing for this application opened on September 3,
2024.
James Norris, 452 Richardson Drive, thanked the people responsible for informing the
citizens about the project. He noted that some of the changes he was not aware of;like
the connector road,which alleviated some of his concerns. He noted that the three
things that cannot be changed are the railroad, Read Mountain, and all of the
subdivisions that have been built around Read Mountain. It was turned from agricultural
to subdivision which creates a lot of concerns for traffic in his opinion. He noted that the
improvements that have been made will certainly improve things. However, he thinks
that there is still a problem. He noted that with the railroad in the area if there was ever
an accident with the railroad, it could create a bad situation with a gridlock. He noted
having a third connector road would help alleviate that. He noted that he was worried
about the impact of the traffic. He noted that the railroad, Read Mountain, and the
subdivisions— are not going anywhere so he is thankful that something is being done to
alleviate the traffic. He thanked the Planning Commission for its time and letting him
speak.
Jill Harrington, 350 Stone Edge Drive, noted that she would like to ask that as the
Planning Commission considers the application for high density residential in their area
noted the great increase in apartments in the Fincastle and Daleville areas. She
questioned does that not decrease the need for high density housing developments like
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these in the Roanoke Valley. She asked that they consider that enhancement in
residential options when evaluating the calculus for this issue.
Susan Ellington, 209 Post Oak Drive, questioned that at the community meeting they
talked about the left turn lane on Shadwell Drive they were told that Roanoke County
does not currently have the funds to build that left turn lane. She asked if that is still
true, and if that will be able to be built. Mr. James noted that it is still currently unfunded,
but he will have the representative present from the Virginia Department of
Transportation (VDOT) speak to that.
Kathryn Hatam, 337 Downing Street, noted that she went to Cloverdale Elementary
School. She noted that she works in planning and logistics for projects that vary from
$5,000 into the multi-millions. She noted that because she grew up there, she has been
driving Old Mountain Road and Sanderson Road for most of her life. She stated that
Cloverdale Elementary did a great job teaching her how to read. She noted that she has
read as much of this proposal as she could, she noted that she learned about this very
recently. She noted that the Planning Commission has been considering this project for
a while. She noted that what concerns her is how many people in the area might not
know that the Planning Commission is talking about this already. She noted that people
who drive that road frequently have noted all of the new developments popping up on
Old Mountain Road that feeds directly into Sanderson Drive. She continued that the
increased traffic on that road is concerning. She remembers while she was still a child
at Cloverdale Elementary School, she remembers that the custodian of the school had
to give land as part of an imminent domain to expand Shadwell Drive. She would like to
believe that they expanded the road as much as was prudent, but even then, it was a
burden on the community. She noted that there is very little room on Shadwell Drive to
expand or on Sanderson Drive to safely expand in either direction and have it be safe.
She noted that it is narrow and windy and is reminiscent of Mountain Pass Road. This
past storm, as well as any storm of any kind of volume always results in trees down.
Those conditions will only get worse with the new developments going in, including this
one. Regardless of the bypass road, which she can acknowledge will help alleviate
traffic for certain people, going in certain directions. It does not change that Sanderson
Road and all of the roads that connect to it are two lane roads. You cannot change that
without uprooting people's homes and carving into a mountain side—also not safe. Not
three miles down the road from this there is a turn that can be incredibly dangerous with
just the slightest amount of rain because it is basically a right-hand turn. She would
hope that everyone would consider the situations that they cannot change about the
area at large—not just this particular intersection. With respect to those who spoke from
Richmond, if we are comparing wait times to those in Richmond, she can see how they
might think it does not seem so bad. However, this intersection is incredibly backed up
in the morning and backed up in the evening and does not understand how anyone
could state otherwise. Sanderson road is bordered by a railroad track. If you are turning
left when you are going north or if you are turning right when you are turning south, you
are going to run over a railroad track. Both of those intersections have not been
improved for ages. Not only is that a burden on Roanoke County, but that will have to
be a partnership with VDOT and Norfolk Southern and the extra time that those things
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take would not keep up with the speed of development in our area. It will be bad for a lot
of people. Not to mention, school bus routes or folks trying to use Old Mountain Road
as an alternative to Route 460. Because if you go past Cloverdale Elementary you will
get backed up at the Shell station on the way to downtown. From what she read at the
past meeting someone mentioned housing for teachers and firefighters, which of course
is important in any community. But it sounds like.these are homes that those people
cannot afford. So, she does not understand how in good conscious we can build homes
that most people cannot afford, only to benefit a few and in the process of doing so
negatively impact all of the other citizens that live in the area. She would suggest that
we take a look at how to make things better before we make them worse. As far as the
no significant wait for a right-hand turn, she asked to have they ever driven that road
before. She noted the impact to the environment, if we expand those roads more, they
will only be more dangerous due to the washout. No matter how much money Botetourt
County or Roanoke County has spent to try and improve those roads she has not seen
them getting better. She thanked 1the Planning Commission for its time.
Samuel Sanders, 208 Stone Creek Way, noted that he does not know how the traffic
situation can be improved. He stated that if he did, he would be a genius because when
you come off that road onto Shadwell Drive, who will get in the wrong lane to go around
traffic. He noted that it is the same going left turning off of Read Mountain Road is often
significant. He noted that all of the exits all go one way.. They all come off of Sanderson
Drive or Shadwell Drive. They all go to the same place. He does not see how this
entranceway, which is right in the middle of a curve, it needs to have turn lanes in both
directions. He noted that he is not a fan of the new cut through into the other
subdivision. He thanked the Planning Commission for its time.
Jeanine Culligan, 7424 Tinkerview Road, noted that this is the first day of National
Community Planning,month so it's a good time to talk about this. She questioned how
all of this fits into the Roanoke County 200 Plan that was just adopted.
Carol Leonard, 10 Cavil! Court, noted that she looked at the revised plan and noted that
she still has great concerns about the traffic. She noted that is a lot of housing with very
little green space. She noted that is very different than any of the other housing
developments built in that area in the last 25 years. She noted that she would like to see
housing with more yards, and more play areas for children. She noted that the
proportions of multiple houses with cars parked outside of them with no green areas
does not fit with what has already been developed in the area. She feels that it is an
inappropriate type of housing to fit what already exists in the area.
Mr. James closed the public hearing.
Ashley Mothena from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) commented
that having less homes in the concept plan than were accounted for in the TIA there will
be less traffic generated in the development. She noted that with the connector road,
there will be a small percentage that will use the connector road so it would lessen the
impact to that intersection. She noted that a citizen commented that all roads still lead to
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the same places, but it would lessen the impact to that one intersection. She noted that
the construction of the left turn lane would lessen the time someone wishing to make a
right turn will have to make. She noted that there will still be wait times for anyone
wishing to turn left. Mr. James questioned the connection shown on Sanderson Drive,
and another potential connection shown to Sanderson Drive from Botetourt County; he
confirmed that those would not be allowed to be constructed without sight distances
being approved by VDOT, which Ms. Mothena verified. Mr. James questioned what
process that Roanoke County would have to go through to have the proposed turn lane
to be built. Ms. Mothena noted that it would not be a VDOT project, it would need to be
funded by Roanoke County. VDOT would ultimately approve the plans, but that is all.
Mr. Thompson noted that staff is in the process of the Capital Improvement Program for
Roanoke County. He noted that a project for this turn lane is being submitted by
Roanoke County, it does not mean that it is funded, but it is being submitted by staff.
Ms. Camerlinck noted that staff sent 513 notices that included information about the
community meeting, as well as the times for the September 3rd Planning Commission
meeting. Following the September 3rd meeting, 513 more notices went out for tonight's
public hearing.
Ms. Camerlinck noted that the future land use designation is part of the Roanoke
County 200 Plan. Mr. Thompson noted that from a future land use designation it is the
same. However, in the 200 Plan there are goals and objectives to increase housing and
housing types in the area. Mr. Thompson noted that the Shadwell Drive and Sanderson
Drive intersection is in the Safe Streets and Roads For All plan. Mr. Bower noted that
Roanoke County has very little Industrial zoned land left. Mr. Thompson noted that there
is 2.2% of land zoned Industrial in Roanoke County.
Mr. James asked Mr. Wilkinson to speak to the need for more housing and if there is a
need. Mr. Wilkinson noted that you can use common sense and look at the rate of sales
on homes in the area. He noted that this will not be done all at once. It will be 141 units
over a long period of time. Mr. Bower asked Mr. Wilkinson to explain this development.
Mr. Wilkinson noted that there are no apartments. They are building single family
housing, so townhomes and single-family homes. Apartments are considered multi-
family housing. Mr. Bower asked Mr. Wampler about sight distances. It is expected that
the sight distances will be there, and they have no concerns about meeting that criteria.
Mr. Bower noted that in a situation like this it is always about compromise. He noted that
he feels that in this situation it feels that everyone is losing. He noted that they have a
developer who came to them with a request for 225 housing units. They have citizens
who have come to them with concerns. He continued noting that the number of houses
in Roanoke County have been brought down to 147. He believes that the connecting
road to Stonegate, Phase 3 is a great addition.
Mr. Bower made a motion to recommend approval with the following (4) proffered
conditions:
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1. The property shall be developed in general conformance with the concept plan
showing a maximum of 147 lots entitled "Beahm Property Botetourt County, VA
Rezoning Concept" prepared by Engineering Concepts, Inc., dated 9/24/24,
subject to any changes required during the comprehensive site plan review
process.
2. The residential dwelling units shall be constructed in general conformance to the
elevation examples for townhomes and detached homes provided by the
applicant as part of the rezoning application titled "Townhome Example
Elevations" dated 9/24/24.
3. A road shall be constructed to connect to the road/public right-of-way in
Stonegate Phase 3 as shown on the concept plan entitled `Beahm Property
Botetourt County, VA Rezoning Concept" prepared by Engineering Concepts,
Inc., dated 9/24/24. Construction of this road shall begin upon issuance of the
110,h building permit for the lots in the development.
4. Right-of-way along Sanderson Drive shall be dedicated to the Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors as shown on the concept plan entitled "Sanderson Drive
and Shadwell Drive Left Turn Lane" prepared by Roanoke County Department of
Planning, dated 7/9/24 for intersection improvements at Sanderson Drive and
Shadwell Drive. The right-of-way dedication shall take place upon execution of
the subdivision plat.
The motion passed 3-1, with Mr. McMurray dissenting.
2. Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendments would:
add an asterisk to retail sales indicating additional, modified or more stringent standards
as listed in article IV, use and design standards in the C-1 Low Intensity Commercial
District, C-2 High Intensity Commercial District, and I-1 Low Intensity Industrial District
in Article III (District Regulations); and add a use and design standard for convenience
store, fuel center, gasoline station, and retail sales prohibiting the sale of tobacco
products, vapor products, alternative nicotine products, or hemp products intended for
smoking on properties located within 1,000 feet of a principal school building in Article
IV (Use and Design Standards). (Continued from September 3, 2024, Planning
Commission meeting). Mr. Thompson presented on the proposed zoning ordinance
amendments. Mr. James questioned if a straight vape/tobacco shop is regulated the
same as a convenience store that sells food, alcohol, or other items. Mr. Thompson
noted that if you hold an ABC license you would be exempt from the proposed
ordinance.
Mr. James noted that the public hearing was left open on September 3, 2024.
Ken Nicely, 5547 Winesap Drive, noted that he hopes that this is something that we can
rally around and recognize that this truly is a problem. He noted that there is not one
magic answer to this problem. This ordinance that they are requesting will not
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completely solve the problem, but they believe it is a step in the right direction in
recognition that children in the community are facing some real challenges. He noted
that they believe there is a concerted effort to market vape products to kids and
adolescents. He noted that anything that they can do to stem that tide will be greatly
appreciated. He thanked the Planning Commission for their service to Roanoke County.
He noted that underage use of vaping products is currently a leading health concern in
communities across the nation, including in Roanoke County. Nicotine addiction and
THC products have increased,at alarming rates which presents serious concerns for
youth as well as schools that are trying to educate and intervene. Such addictions have
also been associated with rising rates of depression and anxiety symptoms among
teenagers. The children and youth of Roanoke County are not immune to these dangers
as indicated by survey data of self-reported use among students. Our high school
students report that student vaping is one of their biggest challenges they are currently
facing in our schools. Vaping products are readily being sold to their underage youth in
the various stores in Roanoke County where these products are sold. As a school
division they are doing their part to address this concern. The vaping epidemic was a
primary topic of their School Health Advisory Board meeting, and the group asked Dr.
Nicely to investigate what advocacy measures can be taken to curb the availability of
these addictive products to the youth in our community. The Roanoke County School
Board has also asked staff to investigate this problem and has diverted approximately
$130,000 in funding to install vape detection technology in Roanoke County schools to
help principals combat this problem and get students the help they need to face this
addiction. Their health initiatives with these students have been impactful and have
contributed to students having a better understanding of the harmful effects of these
addictive behaviors. He noted that they are asking the Planning Commission and the
Board of Supervisors to partner with them in their efforts to protect the children and
adolescents in the community starting with increased regulation on underage retail
sales of vape, tobacco, and THC products and to enact and enforce an ordinance
prohibiting the sales of these products within 1,000 feet of a school. While existing
stores would be exempt from this law, this would stop any new stores from opening
within the 1,000 feet proximity to the school. It would also send a clear message to the -
community. He noted that the vape detectors are working, and they have some data to
show that. He emphasized that they are dealing with something that is truly an
addiction, and that he believes that this ordinance would send a clear message to the
community that we are dedicated to helping our kids and youth.
Mr. James commented that back in high school, smoking in the boy's room was the
problem. He questioned if that has gone away and is now vaping, which Dr. Nicely
confirmed. Dr. Nicely noted that vaping has been marketed to adults and children. He
described how vape products promote the different flavors available. He noted some of
these stores have Krispy Kreme bars with THC content. He opined that these things are
targeted to attract kids.,Dr. Nicely noted that they are combating kids not wanting to go
to the restroom because they do not want to encounter vaping.
James Soltis, 5937 Cove Road, noted that he spent the last five years as the deputy
superintendent at Roanoke County Schools. He noted that he was a former middle
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school principal at Glenvar, and that vaping was marketed as a safe alternative to
smoking. He noted that is false and that they participated in a study with VCU last year
where confiscated vapes were sent for testing and mainly harmful chemicals like THC
were found in the vapes taken from students. He agreed with Dr. Nicely that it is
currently a high school problem, but with the buildings in close proximity, middle school
kids are being exposed to vape products younger and younger. He noted that in Salem
last year, they had a 2nd grader who was caught smoking a vape pen on the bus. He
asked that the Planning Commission consider adopting the zoning ordinance to reduce
ease of access to these products. He noted that these products are marketed as safe
'alternatives to smoking, with fun flavors, and colorful packaging which targets the
marketing to children. He answered questions from the Planning Commission regarding
the vape detectors.
Nancy Hans, 5937 Cove Road, Executive Director for Partnership for Community
Wellness who works closely with Roanoke County Schools. She noted that for the past
24 years their program has provided resources and education on substances. She
explained that since 2016 the data the shows that 16-40% of high school students
report using vape products. She noted that these products alter students' focus. She
listed products like gummies for stimulus focus, dab pens, and syrups that claim to calm
the mind. She noted that these products contain: CBD oil, alcohol, and mushroom
based products. The products combine to the same receptors as opioids do, which is
why they are so addictive. She noted that using these substances at an early age
increases chances for addiction. She noted that they have a similar coalition in
Chesterfield County that was able to enact an ordinance to not allow any new stores
within 2,000'.feet of a school. She noted that there was'a mom who wanted to speak
tonight who had to leave. She noted that the woman's son was easily able to purchase
THC products without being carded at a shop in the Cave Spring area as well as
alcohol. She asked that stores be strictly reminded-that they are required to card for the
purchasing of these products. She stated that this is an adult problem with kid
consequences. This is a community problem.
Andrea Morris, 6743 Quail Place, held up a bag of vape pens. She noted that this is just
a sample of what has been confiscated from one school in the first three weeks of
school. She noted that this does not include the THC products that were obtained off of
students. She noted that THC products are not charged criminally but there is a drug
diversion process through the courts to get students assistance with addiction and
getting drug free. She noted that all of the drug addiction starts with nicotine. She noted
that she is proud of the schools for putting vape detectors in the schools. She noted that
her daughter is a student in one of the schools, she noted that her daughter did not
want to use the bathroom between classes because of the vaping. Mr. James recounted
information the Planning Commission received from Officer Butts at their prior meeting
and asked if Officer Morris felt the same way. Officer Morris noted that they have had
some cases where students purchase products, and then sell those products to other
students. Mr. James noted a gentleman who would like to open a store selling high-end
cigars, and he questioned if that is something that they are confiscating in the schools.
Officer Morris noted that one hit/breath on a vape is equal to one full cigarette. Mr.
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James questioned Officer Morris' experience with vape products in middle schools.
Officer Morris noted that they had a middle school principal open a drawer at the end of
the school year and ask what I am supposed to do with all of these vapes. Mr. James
questioned if Office Morris would expect there to be a higher concentration of vaping
issues at a middle school campus in close proximity to a high school, which Officer
Morris confirmed. Mr. McMurray questions if stores are being investigated after a kid
gets caught and says they were able to purchase at a shop underage. Officer Morris
noted that if they receive that information, they report it to the Virginia ABC, and they will
have someone go in and attempt an underage buy to try and catch stores that are doing
this. Mr. McMurray questioned the penalty for selling vape products underage. Office
Morris noted that under the 3rd of 4th offense, stores can temporarily lose their license
for 30 days.
Tammy Newcomb, 4120 Twin Mountain Drive, expressed her concern about vape
stores in close proximities to Roanoke County Schools. She noted that vaping has
become a prevalent problem among youth, studies have shown that teenagers are
engaging in this activity despite the known side risk of nicotine, addiction, and other
health effects. These stores are not just selling nicotine vapes, but products that contain
THC and drug paraphernalia. The accessibility can significantly contribute to the
normalization of this behavior, making it all the more important to address the locations
of these establishments. She noted that currently there are six tobacco/vape stores
within half a mile of William Byrd, and there are 3 in Vinton. She noted the data they
received today from the vape detectors in the schools today showing that location of the
vape stores in proximity to the schools does matter. In all five Roanoke County High
Schools together since the start of the school year, the vape detectors have gone off
607 times. They've been in school for seven weeks.
North Side: 35
Cave Spring: 58
Hidden Valley: 97
Glenvar: 46
William Byrd: 300
She noted that if you are familiar with this area, there are more kids walking to school
than any other school in Roanoke County. Kids are walking or driving past vape shops
on the way to school. She believes that the data shows that proximity does matter. The
accessibility to students is there. She noted that once you get caught with THC in the
schools you get put on a contract. If you break that contract, you are up for expulsion.
She noted that they have a student who was caught 8 times last year. They called the
student's father, and they told the school to let him walk home. A teacher was at a Food
Lion and saw that student while they were in the Food Lion parking lot, walking out of a
vape shop on the way home. What is sold in these stores needs to be monitored. She
asked that the Planning Commission adopt the ordinance to help them with this issue.
Cheryl Facciani, 5836 Old Locke Court, from the Roanoke County School Board urged
the Planning Commission to support the ordinance that prevent future vape shops from
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opening within 2,000 feet of school. She would prefer 2,000 feet but she will take 1,000
feet. She noted that she is not here to stifle legitimate business. However, there is
serious concern when business prioritize profit over children's health and illegally sell
these products to minors. It is not unreasonable to ask that these tobacco shops be
established further away from the schools. She opined that this marketing is intentional
to create future customers. These stores are meant to check Ids, and in reality, they are
not. She asked the Planning Commissioners if they are not targeting children, then why
are they opening so close to the schools. She noted that we all have a responsibility to
protect the children rather than letting them be exploited for profit. Limiting the proximity
of vape shops and accessibility helps reduce the number of children exposed to vape
products. Ms. Facciani noted there is fentanyl in vape/THC products.
Mr. McMurray questioned that these children are marketed directly to underage kids
because of the flavors. He questioned if the Roanoke County School Board has the
same position for alcohol like Truly and White Claw that are flavored pleasantly that are
intended for adult use. Ms. Facciani noted that they are not trying to restrict the legal
sales that are regulated by the ABC store. Mr. McMurray questioned if there are
products directly marketed to kids that are causing the epidemic of obesity if we are
talking about a health crisis and regulating these things, or are we just pointing at
nicotine, vaping and tobacco. It was noted that they are regulated on what they are
allowed to have in their vending machines. Mr. McMurray questioned if we are going to
limit McDonalds and Burger King from being within a certain proximity to the schools.
Ms. Facciani noted that she understands his point but questioned what the downside is
to passing this ordinance and reducing the accessibility to children.
Mr. James noted that the Planning Commission is a land use body. It was noted that if
things are able to by right establish businesses, staff is not going to be checking what is
in these stores. Mr. James noted that what we are talking about is an enforcement
issue. He noted that hypothetically if he opens a grocery store, and then later decides to
sell tobacco he would not have to inform the County, which Mr. Thompson confirmed. It
was noted that if there is a change of use or a new business then staff would see that in
the concept plan. Ms. James noted that if a convenience store decided to sell tobacco,
how would she enforce and regulate that as zoning administrator because she does not
regulate that license. Mr. James just does not want citizens to have a false sense of
security and think that zoning staff is going and inspecting what stores are selling. Mr.
James just wanted to be realistic that we do not have a staff to survey this and report
non-compliance for this and give citizens a false sense of security of what this
ordinance would supply. Mr. James noted that our Roanoke County Planning Staff are
not police officers, and he would not want people to think that this is an issue of the
zoning department.
Mr. James closed the public hearing.
Mr. James made a motion to regulate the sales of 3 of the 4 suggested products (not
tobacco), within 1,000 feet of middle and high schools for Roanoke County.
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The motion passed 3-1, with Mr. McMurray dissenting.
Citizen's Comments
There were none.
Comments of Planning Commissioner's and Planning Staff
The Board of Supervisors adopted the Roanoke County 200 Comprehensive Plan at its
last meeting.
Discussion of Upcoming Planning Commission Meetings
Mr. Henderson made a motion to cancel the November 4, 2024, which passed 4-0.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:09 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Cecelia Thomas
Reco retary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
Philip Tho pson •
Secretary, Roanoke County PI ning Commission
I
Rick James
Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission
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