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MEETING MINUTES
• September 2, 2025 ....
Commissioners Present: :.
Mr. Wayne Bower, ChairMan
Mr. Kelly McMurray,Vice-Chairman.
Mr. Rick James
Mr. Jim Woltz (arrived during::consent agenda):
Mr. Troy Henderson
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Staff Present:
Mr. Philip Thompson, Director of Planning'
Ms. Rachel Lower, Deputy County Attorney
Ms. Cecelia Thomas, RecordingSecrets
Secretary
Ms. Skylar Camerlinck, PlannerI
Ms. Alyssa Dunbar,.Planner
Ms. Sarah Gilmore, Planner.11...
Mr. Ross Hammes, Planner.I'I
Mr. Nathan Grim, Transportation Planner
Ms. Megan Cronise., Assistant Director.of Planning
Mr. Isaac Henry, Principal:Planner
Ms. Rebecca James, Zoning Administrator
WORK SESSION
Mr. Bower called the meeting.to order at 6;02 p.m.
Approval of Agenda..:
Mr. James made a motion to approve the agenda. The motion passed 4-0.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. McMurray made a motion to'approve the.minutes from July 1, 2025, which passed
3-0-1 with Mr. Henderson abstaining.. ...
Mr. Henderson made 'a motion to approve the minutes from August 5, 2025, which
passed 3-0-1 with Mr. McMurray abstaining:
_ Consent Agenda: October.7,.2025
1. The petition of Aila Boyd to obtain a special use permit to operate a short-term rental
on approximately 0,5 acre of land.zoned R-1, Low Density ResidentialDistrict, located
at 3352 Colonial Avenue, Cave Spring.Magisterial District. Ms. Camerlinck presented an.
overview of the petition, the current use, proposed use, and future land use designation. , :
It was noted that the owner:will be occupying the upstairs of the home. There'will be no
more than 4 guests at a time, and it will only be rented for a maximum of two weeks a =
month.
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2. The petition of Hotel Shift Capital, LLC to obtain a special use permit to construct 110
multi-family dwelling units on approximately 3.35 acres of land zoned C-2, High Intensity
Commercial District, located at 6510 and 6520 Thirlane Road, Catawba Magisterial
District. Mr. Grim presented an overview of the petition, the current use, proposed use,
and future land use designation. Mr. Woltz questioned potential rental costs, which were
noted by staff as $900-1100. There was a discussion about how further information has
been requested from the applicant.
3. The petition of WRV Properties, LLC, to rezone approximately 25.3 acres from ARS,
Agricultural/Residential District, to I-1, Low Intensity Industrial District, and to obtain a
special use permit to operate a retail sales/general office and construction yard located
at 3233 Catawba Valley Drive, Catawba Magisterial District. Ms. Dunbar presented an
overview of the petition, the current use, proposed use, and future land use designation.
Mr. Henderson made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which passed 5-0.4
Discussion of West Roanoke River Greenway Feasibility Study
Mr. Isaac Henry presented a draft of the West Roanoke River Greenway Feasibility
Study.
Discussion of Glenvar Center Plan
Mr. Isaac Henry presented the status of the Glenvar Center Plan, as well as next steps.
Citizen's Comments
There were none.
Comments of Planning Commissioners of Planning Staff
Ms. Sarah Gilmore presented recent updates regarding the Social Media Strategic Plan
and showed examples of videos made by staff.
Mr. Thompson noted that there is a community meeting for the Windsor Hills District on
September 25th at 6:00 p.m. at South County Library.
Mr. Thompson informed the Planning Commission that on October 1st there will be
another Housing Study webinar at 6:00 p.m.
Final Orders
Mr. Thompson noted the June Amendments, Shelley Friend, Craighead and Associates,
Challenge, LLC, and the July amendments all went before the Board of Supervisors and
were approved.
Adjournment
Mr. Bower adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted:
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Cecelia Thomas
Recor ' ecretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
Philip T mpson
Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
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Wayne Bower
Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission
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