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Home My WebLink About6/3/2025 - Minutes pOANp ROANOKE. COUNTY Z i>1PLANNING COMMISSION /838 MEETING MINUTES June 3; 2025 n •Commissioners.Present: Mr: Wayne Bower, Chairman. Mr. Kelly.McMurray, Vice-Chairman • Mr: Jim Woltz (arrived during commentsof Planning Commissioners and staff) Mr: Rick James . .:. . Mr. Troy Henderson (arrived during consent agenda) Staff.Present: Mr. Philip.Thompson, Secretary - Ms. Rachel Lower, Deputy County.Attorney Ms. Skylar Camerlinck; Planner Ms. Sarah Gilmore; Planner II. Ms. Summer:Bork, Transportation Planner. .:: Mr: William King, :Planning and Economic Development Intern Mr: Doug Blount, Assistant County Administrator. r. TarekiMOneir, Director Development: ervices Ms. Rebecca James, Zoning Administrator Ms. Cecelia Thomas, Recording Secretary • Due to technical issues the audio beins during number two of the consent.agenda: Call to Order Mr. Bower called the meeting to:order at 4:04.p.m. Approval.of Agenda Mr. James made a motion to approve the agenda, which passe Consent Agenda::. . I I: 1. The petition of Shelley Friend to rezone approximately 4.51 acres from R-2,:Medium Density Residential District; to AR, Agricultural/Residential District, to allow for a private Stable located at:1:709 Mayfield Drive,Vinton Magisterial:District. Ms::Sarah Gilmore presented:an:overview of:the petition, the current use, proposed use, and future land use designation. : 2'.: :The petition of'Craighead & Associates to obtain a special use permit:to.operate a car wash son:approximately:0:7.1: acre on land zoned C-2, High Intensity Commercial District, located at 3664 Colonial Avenue, Cave Spring Magisterial District.- . s. ummer Bork presented an overview of the petition, the current use, proposed:use; and future:. ::. land use designation. 3. The petition of.Challenge, LLC to obtain a special:use:permit to construct 28 townhouses on approximately 3.0 acres'of land zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential District, located at 5811 Cove Road, Catawba Magisterial District: Ms. Skylar ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 3,2025 Camerlinck presented an overview of the petition, the current use, proposed use, and future land use designation. 4. Proposed amendments to the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance)The proposed amendments would: amend Sec. 30-1 (Authority and Citation) in Article I (General Provisions); add or amend definitions dealing with broadcast tower, wireless communication facility, and temporary portable storage containers in Sec. 30-28 (Definitions) and Sec. 30-29 (Use Types; Generally) in Article II (Definitions and Use Types); amend Article III (District Regulations) by adding wireless communication facility, Class 1, Class 2, and/or Class 3 as a permitted use and/or as a special use in agricultural zoning districts (AG-3, AG-1, AR, AV), residential zoning districts (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4), commercial zoning districts (C-1, C-2), industrial zoning districts (I-1, 1-2), and the EP (Explore Park) zoning district, and amend the site development regulations of the EP zoning district; amend and/or add use and design standards for accessory apartments, mini-warehouse, broadcasting tower, wireless communication facility, class 1, class 2, and class 3, and temporary portable storage containers as a residential accessory use in Article IV (Use and Design Standards); and amend the development standards for ground-mounted and pole-mounted solar energy systems in Sec. 30-100- 13 (Solar energy systems) in Article V (Development Standards). Mr. Philip Thompson presented an overview of the proposed zoning ordinance amendments. Mr. McMurray made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which passed 4-0. Citizen's Comments There were none. Comments of Planning Commissioners and Planning Staff Mr. Philip Thompson introduced William King, who is interning with Planning and Economic Development over the summer. Mr. Thompson noted that Alyssa Dunbar and her husband Todd welcomed their baby boy into the world yesterday. Both mom and the baby are doing well. He noted that VDOT is doing a project pipeline study for Route 419 from Starkey Road to Springwood Park Road with a survey that is open until June 16th. He informed the Planning Commission that the housing consultants will be here June 23-35. He informed the Planning Commission that there is a phishing scam requesting additional funds be wired for land use applications. He noted that the scam emails have been sent to IT, the county attorneys, and administration so they are aware. Adjournment for Site Visit The meeting was adjourned at 4:28 p.m. EVENING SESSION Call to Order Mr. Bower called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Page 2 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 3,2025 Approval of Minutes Mr. Woltz made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from April 1, 2025, which passed 4-0-1 with Mr. McMurray abstaining. Invocation Mr. McMurray led the invocation and pledge of allegiance. Public Hearings 1. Proposed amendments to the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendments would amend Sec. 30-90 (Site Development Plans) in Article V (Development Standards) regarding the information required on site plans (Sec. 30-90- 1), the format of plans (Sec. 30-90-2), and the minimum standards and improvements required (Sec. 30-90-4) addressing individual lot drainage, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control. The proposed amendments would also amend Sec. 30-100-1 (Plot Plans) in Article V (Development Standards) addressing individual lot drainage, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control. Mr. Thompson explained that these changes need to be amended to be consistent with the erosion and stormwater management program ordinance. He noted that the Planning Commission had many questions that he could not answer so he has asked the people who worked on the erosion and stormwater management ordinance to answer their questions. Mr. Doug Blount noted that he is very happy to speak to the Planning Commission tonight regar ing lot drainage. He provided some history on the Omendments and explained the reasoning behind the proposed changes. He explained the philosophy behind the changes of ensuring that we are protecting existing homes in Roanoke County from drainage issues, as well as not discouraging affordable housing in Roanoke County. He explained working with local developers to ensure that these changes are ones that everyone can live with, and the process involved in those decisions. I I Mr. James noted that he understands the intent of the changes and he is not as certain about the interpretation. He noted that the Planning Commission is often told that affordable hosing is an issue in Roanoke County. He asked Mr. Moneir to explain his interpretation of a plot plan, whether it is acceptable to use a zoomed in portion of the subdivision plan to be used as a building plot plan or will a developer have to have an engineer do double the work. Mr. Tarek Moneir explained the new process for the required plot plans. He explained the intention behind the proposed changes. Mr. Moneir gave an example of a parcel that this process would have helped correct. Mr. Henderson questioned how this process works when there are issues on site. Mr. Moneir opined that Development Services will work with developers during those issues. Land Use Disturbance permits and the requirements to obtain one, were discussed. Mr. Henderson noted he would like to see parameters around what could be waived by the director. Mr. Bower asked which developers were met with regarding these changes. Mr. Blount reviewed the names of the legislative committee. Page 3 of 4 c, a ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 3,2025 Mr. Bower opened the public hearing, and with no one wishing to speak closed the public hearing. Mr. Bower made a motion to recommend approval of the proposed zoning ordinance amendments with minor changes to Section 30-100-1 of the Zoning Ordinance, which would require "plot plans for development that disturbs 5,000 square feet or more shall be prepared by a licensed engineer, a licensed architect, a licensed land surveyor, a licensed landscape architect or other licensed professional who is registered by the Commonwealth of Virginia and is conducting their practice in accordance with section 54.1-400 et seq. of the Code of Virginia". The motion passed 3-2, with Henderson and Woltz dissenting. Citizen's Comments There were none. Comments of Planning Commissioner's and Planning Staff Mr. Bower commented that there is not a work session in June. He noted that the next Planning Commission meeting will be in July. Mr. Henderson thanked Mr. Blount for coming to speak to the Planning Commission on the proposed zoning ordinance amendments. He noted that he struggled to support the idea that he believes that this will make it more difficult for anyone wishing to build their own home. Mr. Woltz echoed Mr. Henderson's comments on not wanting to make it more difficult for anyone wishing to build their own home. He believes it will be good to have for developing large developments, but would like to see definitions clarified in the future. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: )--0-tbk. JAWA-0- celia Thomas Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Philip T mpson Secreta , Roanoke County Planning Commission Wayne Bower Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 4 of 4