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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/1/2024 - Minutes ,F(LOANO ROAN K PLANNING COMMISSION : 1838 MEETING October 1,2024 Commissioners Present:: Mr. Rick James, Chairman:: _ . Mr. Wayne Bower, Vice-Chairman..: Mr. KellyMcMurray Y Mr. Troy Henderson . 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, - :. 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 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 1,2024 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 Page 2 of 11 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 1,2024 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 Page 3 of 11 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 1,2024 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 Page 4 of 11 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 2024 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: Page 5 of 11 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 1,2024 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 Page 6 of 11 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 1,2024 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 Page 7 of 11 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 1,2024 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. Page 8 of 11 r ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 1,2024 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 Page 9 of 11 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 1,2024 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. Page 10 of 11 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 1,2024 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 Page 11 of 11