HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/21/2009 - MinutesCommissioners Present:
Ms. Martha Hooker
Mr. Rodney McNeil
Mr. David Radford
Mr. Steve Azar
Mr. Gary Jarrell
Staff Present:
Ms. Megan Cronise, Acting Secretary
Mr. Joe Obenshain, Senior Assistant County Attorney
Ms. Lindsay Blankenship
Mr. Chris Patriarca
Ms. Becky Mahoney
Ms. Tara Pattisall
Ms. Amanda Micklow
CALL TO ORDER:
Ms. Hooker called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
Mr. Radford made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 5-0.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Azar made a motion to approve the June 16, 2009, which passed 4-0-1, with Ms.
Hooker abstaining. Mr. Azar made a motion to approve the July 10, 2009 minutes,
which passed 5-0.
Web 2.0 Tools
Ms. Micklow discussed the interactive aspect of the web tools, including Facebook,
Twitter, and Second Life. She provided an update on the planning department's
newsletter, "Community Developments." She reviewed the contents of the newsletter,
noting internet links will be available within the document. Mr. Azar inquired about
maintenance. Ms. Micklow discussed this issue. She provided an explanation of the
various applications. She stated Facebook would be used to provide updates including
corridor plans and traffic information, Twitter would provide instant updates, and Second
Life provides an interactive environment.
Vinton Area Corridor Plan
Ms. Blankenship provided an update on the plan, including the award of grants to the
Town of Vinton. She discussed the importance of image building, gateway signage,
and the development of commercial matching grants. She discussed future land use
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JULY 21, 2009
designations, including proposed changes. She discussed citizen concerns and input.
Mr. Azar stated he would like to discuss preferences with Town of Vinton
representatives. The commissioners and staff discussed various positive aspects of
each proposed future land use scenario, including conservation areas, transitional
designations, existing greenways, and floodplain areas.
Other Comments
Mr. McNeil made the motion to cancel the Planning Commission Work Session and
Public Hearing for August 4, 2009, since no petitions are scheduled to be heard in
August. The motion passed 5-0.
Ms. Cronise invited the commissioners to a Wind Energy Webinar which will be held on
August 7, 2009.
Staff and commissioners discussed available dates for a Joint Town of Vinton/Roanoke
County Planning Commission meeting.
With no further business or comments, Ms. Hooker adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Susan Carter
Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
Mega4ronis
Actin "ecretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
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Martha Hooker
Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission
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