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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/4/2025 - Minutes i • NOANO .. ��, ,,.F` ROANOKE �� = PLANNING COMMISSION o 1838 MEETING MINUTES February 4, 2025. :Commissioners Present: Mr. Wayne Bower, Chairman .: Mr. Kelly McMurray, Vice-Chairman Mr.:Jim Woltz : : :. Mr. Rick James .: Commissioners Absent: Mr. Henderson ..: . Staff Present: :Mr: Philip Thompson, Secretary Ms. Rachel Lower, Deputy:County Attorney • . • Ms. Skylar Camerlinck, Planner I Ms: Megan Cronise, Assistant Director of Planning Mr. Nathan Grim, Transportation Planner . . .. Mr. Ross Hammes, Planner II Ms. Alyssa Dunbar, Planner II *-Ms.: Rebecca James, Zoning Administrator Ms. Cecelia:Thomas, Recording Secretary Call to Order Mr. Bower called the meeting to:order`at 7:01 p.m. Invocation Mr. Bower led the invocation and pledge of allegiance: Approval of Agenda ::Mr. James made a motion to approve the agenda, which:passed 4-0.. Approval of Minutes ... .: : . Mr. McMurray made a:motion to approve the meeting minutes from January 21, 2025, ... which passed:3-0-1. Consent Agenda: 1: 'The petition of LovABLE Services, Inc. to obtain a special use permit to operate a _ rive-in or fast food restaurant on approximately 0.7 acre zoned C-1, Low • Intensity Commercial District, located at 6426:Merriman Road; Cave:Spring • Magisterial District. Mr. Nathan Grim presented an:overview of the petition, the current:use, proposed use, and future land:use designation.::Mr. Bower asked if Chris' Custard is looking to expand or if they are looking to move their business. Mr. Grim noted that they are looking to move their:business. Mr. Woltz made a motion:to:approve the consent agenda, which passed 4-0. 1 � ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 4,2025 Public Hearings 1.The petition of April Joyce Hernandez Lemus to rezone approximately 12.61 acres from R-1, Low Density Residential District, to AR, Agricultural/Residential District, located at 1807 Mayfield Drive, Vinton Magisterial District. Ms. Skylar Camerlinck presented an overview of the petition, the current use, proposed use, and future land use designation. She noted that this came to the County through a code enforcement complaint. She noted that the applicant chose to move forward with the rezoning process to attempt to continue its agricultural activity. Mr. Bower noted that the email received by a citizen states that the property is not contiguous. Ms. Camerlinck noted that the parcel is contiguous. Mr. James asked if it was known before the County was comprehensively rezoned in 1992 that this parcel was used for agricultural purposes, which Ms. Camerlinck confirmed. Ms. Lemus noted that they currently have 16 cattle. She noted that calves have been born since they first applied for the rezoning. She noted that they intend to sell those cattle off as soon as they have been weened. She noted that the pastures are rotated to help reduce chemicals in the cattle that they use to fill their freezers. She noted that they have chickens as well as two turkeys. She noted that they do not currently have pigs. She noted that they purchase 3-4 pigs in the spring and raise them until they are ready to harvest them and fill their freezers. She noted that they have one horse. The gentleman who owned the parcel before them sold them their horse. She noted that if she knew any of this was going to happen, she never would have purchased the parcel in the first place. She noted that the gentleman who owned the southern parcel had cattle on the property. However, he has since passed so she cannot prove that it was operated as agricultural without ceasing. She noted that they have two sheep, and a donkey. She noted that she does not intend to keep sheep, they will end up in her freezer because they are too much work. Mr. Bower asked who built the barn shown in the pictures. Ms. Lemus noted that the barn has been there since they lived on the property. Mr. Bower questioned if the fences were there when they purchased the property, which Ms. Lemus confirmed they have mended fences but not added additional fencing. Mr. Bower opened the public hearing, and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. Mr. James asked Mr. Thompson and Ms. Lower to speak to measure in place to help ensure that this property does not have further issues that could cause complaints from neighbors. Mr. Thompson noted that there is the Erosion and Sediment Control ordinance, the Animal and Fowl ordinance, if animals are treated properly animal control could get involved. He noted that there may also be options at the state level for enforcement. Mr. James made a motion to approve the petition as it has been requested, which passed 4-0. Page 2 of 4 i ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 4,2025 • 2. The petition of B2X Online, Inc., to obtain a special use permit to construct a broadcasting tower approximately 80 feet tall on approximately 6.972 acres of land zoned AR, Agricultural/ Residential District, located at 9731 Tinsley Lane, Windsor Hills Magisterial District. Ms. Alyssa Dunbar presented an overview of the petition, the current use, proposed use, and future land use designation. Warren Kane, 5508 Drive, noted that he is owner and CEO of B2X Online. He noted that the photo shown is from the Catawba expansion. Mr. Bower questioned why we need 80 feet instead of 50 feet. Mr. Kane noted that the 80 feet is to get above the tree line that is around 70 feet. He noted that their product works best when it has direct sight. Mr. Bower opened the public hearing, and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. Mr. Woltz made a motion to approve the application with one condition: 1. The broadband transmitter pole shall not exceed eighty (80) feet above ground level in height. The motion passed 4-0. 3. Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The proposed amendment would incorporate the Roanoke County Safe Streets and Roads for All Comprehensive Safety Action Plan as a component of the Roanoke County 200 Plan. The Comprehensive Safety Action Plan outlines targeted strategies to improve road safety, reduce crashes, and promote a culture of responsible driving. Ms. Megan Cronise gave a presentation of the proposed study and amendment. Mr. Bower opened the public hearing, and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. Mr. Bower made a motion recommending adoption of an amendment to the Roanoke County 200 Plan to incorporate the Roanoke County Safe Streets and Roads for All Comprehensive Safety Action Plan into the Roanoke County 200 Plan. The motion passed 4-0. Citizen's Comments There were none. Comments of Planning Commissioners and Planning Staff Mr. Thompson reminded the Planning Commission or the East Roanoke River Greenway Gap Feasibility Study meeting on February 10th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Elementary School. Page3of4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 4,2025 Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: JJAM440-A- Cecelia Thomas Reco ecretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission C14-VPhilip T mpson Secret , Roanoke County Planning Commission Wayne Bower Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 4 of 4