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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/2/2013 - MinutesCommissioners Present: Ms. Martha Hooker Mr. Gene Marrano (arrived after closed session approval) Mr. Jason Peters Mr. Jim Woltz Commissioners Absent: Mr. Gary Jarrell Staff Present: Mr. Philip Thompson Mr. Paul Mahoney, County Attorney Mr. Ruth Ellen Kuhnel, Senior Assistant County Attorney Ms. Megan Cronise Ms. Becky Mahoney Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary Work Session: Mr. Peters called the work session to order at 4:30 p.m. Approval of Agenda Ms. Hooker made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 3-0. Approval of Minutes Ms. Hooker made a motion to approve the minutes of November 4, 2013, and November 18, 2013, which passed 3-0. Consent, Agenda Mr. Thompson provided a brief update on State Central Bank petition. 2014 Meeting Schedule Mr. Woltz made a motion to approve the 2014 Planning Commission meeting dates, which passed 3-0. Citizens' Comments There were none. Commissioners' and Staff Comments Mr. Thompson invited the Commissioners to the County luncheon which will be held on December 18, 2013. Page 1 of 6 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 2, 2013 Mr. Thompson provided a brief overview of the proffered conditions regarding the Gary and Tamera Tickle petition. He reviewed the current and proposed zoning designations. Mr. Thompson, Ms. Mahoney, and the Commissioners discussed the suggested conditions and use and design standards regarding the property. Closed Session Mr. Peters made a motion to go into closed session pursuant to Section 2.2-3712.d of the Code of Virginia for the discussion, consideration, or interviews of prospective candidates for employment; assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public body. The motion passed 3-0. The closed session lasted from 4:52 p.m. to 5:10 p.m. EVENING SESSION Mr. Peters called the Public Hearing to order at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Woltz gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. Certification Resolution: Sec. 2.2-3712.d of the Code of Virginia: At the conclusion of any closed meeting, the public body holding such meeting shall immediately reconvene in an open meeting and shall take a roll call or other recorded vote to be included in the minutes of that body, certifying that to the best of each member's knowledge (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under this chapter and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened were heard, discussed or considered in the meeting by the public body. Any member of the public body who believes that there was a departure from the requirements of clauses (i) and (ii), shall so state prior to the vote, indicating the substance of the departure that, in his judgment, has taken place. The statement shall be recorded in the minutes of the public body. Ms. Hooker made a motion to certify the resolution. Mr. Thompson called the roll and the motion Ipassed (4-0) with the following vote: AYES: Hooker, Marrano, Peters, Woltz NAYES: None ABSENT: Jarrell The petition of Gary and Tamera Tickle to rezone approximately 0.93 acre from C-1, Low Intensity Commercial, District to C-2, High Intensity Commercial, District and to obtain a Special Use Permit for the operation of a car wash, located at 1905 Electric Road, Windsor Hills Magisterial District. Ms. Mahoney presented the staff report, including a brief history, surrounding zoning, future land use designation, and concept plan. She also reviewed the proffered conditions submitted for the rezoning and the suggested conditions for the special use permit request. 1r ,� • ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DECEM 2, 2013 Mr. Ben Crew, Balzer and Associates, stated he represents the contract purchaser. He stated the proposed car wash would be an asset to the corridor. He discussed the modified conditions, including signage and buffering. He stated the existing privacy fence near the adjoining church provides buffering. Mr. Woltz inquired about the placement of an evergreen buffer. Mr. Crew stated the evergreen trees would be planted along the fence line nearest to the car wash. Mr. Woltz inquired about signage. Mr. Crew discussed signage options and preferences. Mr. Marrano inquired about stacking of vehicles at the car wash. Mr. Crew reviewed the concept plan and vehicle stacking plans. Mr. Woltz inquired about parking plans. Mr. Crew discussed this issue. Mr. Peters inquired about property access. Mr. Crew stated they have discussed consolidating entrances with the adjoining church but the church prefers to maintain a separate entrance. Mr. Marrano asked if VDOT agrees with having separate entrances. Mr. Crew noted the petitioner's property has an existing entrance. Mr. Peters opened the public hearing for public comment. Mr. Greg Tinaglia, 4412 Laurelwood Drive, stated he is a long term resident of the area. He stated that not having a traffic light near Gatewood Drive makes turning difficult. He stated he represents Bestment Company and businesses located in Sugarloaf Crossing. He discussed safety concerns and difficulty entering Route 419 from the businesses with increased traffic. He stated businesses in this area should be high quality, such as professionals, church, or school. He stated the proposed car wash is not the best use for the area. Mr. Woltz discussed by-right uses for current zoning of the property. Mr. Tinaglia stated he has no objection to current zoning but stated higher intensity zoning would increase traffic. With no other citizens requesting to speak, Mr. Peters closed the public hearing. Mr. Woltz discussed suggested conditions and proffered conditions. Ms. Kuhnel noted the signed proffered conditions have been submitted from the contract purchaser and, not the property owner as required. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed suggested conditions for the special use permit and proposed proffered conditions for the rezoning, including screening and signage. Mr. Crew stated the petitioner would be agreeable to the suggested conditions included in the staff report. Ms. Mahoney and the Commissioners discussed higher intensity uses in C-1 zoning and signage regulations. Ms. Mahoney stated VDOT issues would be addressed during the site plan review process. Mr. Woltz made a motion to recommend approval of petition with the following: Proffered Conditions §�M ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 2, 20'13 1. A monument-style sign, limited to ten (10) feet in height, shall be constructed with materials to match the building fagade and dumpster enclosure. Any LED or digital faces shall be limited to 20% of the allowable freestanding monument-style signage. In addition, these LED or digital faces shall incorporated low intensity light projection. 2. One row of large evergreen trees shall be planted along the northern property line. Trees shall be planted thirty (30) feet apart on center. Special Use Conditions: 1. The site shall be developed in substantial conformance with the "H2GLO Car Wash — Masterplan," prepared by Balzer and Associates, Inc. dated October 4, 2013, subject to those changes which may be required by Roanoke County during comprehensive site plan review. 2. The sides and rear of the dumpster enclosure shall be constructed materials to match the building fagade. The dumpster enclosure shall be screened by tree and shrub plantings. Mr. Thompson called the roll and the motion passed (4-0) with the following vote: AYES Hooker, Marrano, Peters, Woltz NAYES: None ABSENT: Jarrell 2. The petition of Roanoke County Board of Supervisors to rezone approximately 0'.51 acre from R-1, Low Density Residential, District to C-2, High Intensity Commercial, District, located at 3319 and 3323 Westmoreland Drive, Cave Spring Magisterial District. Mr. Paul Mahoney, County Attorney, presented the staff report, including a brief history of the property, surrounding zoning, and future land use designation. He stated rezoning to C-2 zoning would add to potential redevelopment opportunities. Mr. Woltz inquired about topography issues and utilizing the property. Mr. Mahoney discussed screening and buffering of the property. He stated other since other properties fronting Brambleton Avenue are zoned C-2, rezoning these properties would make the area zoning consistent. Mr. Peters opened the public hearing for public comment. Mr. Richard Baldwin, 3326 Westmoreland Drive, stated he is concerned about grading which would be a minimum of 20 feet. He stated he has resided in the neighborhood 40 years. He stated the commercial area encroaches into his neighborhood without any buffering. Mr. Dale Webb, 3905 Concord Place, stated the proposed rezoning is not consistent with the Community Plan. He inquired why the properties previously residential would be rezoned to high intensity commercial zoning. He requested consideration for the residents who own the adjoining residential properties. Page 4 of 6 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 2, 2013 Mr. Marrano stated the proposed rezoning is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. He stated the parcels serve as a buffer for the residential properties. Mr. Mahoney discussed a previous offer received from a citizen to purchase and build one or more houses on the property. He stated the offer was rejected. Mr. Marrano inquired about the potential placement of buildings. Mr. Mahoney discussed this issue. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed landscaping, buffering, topography, and lighting issues of the properties. With no other citizens requesting to speak, Mr. Peters closed the public hearing. Mr. Marrano made a motion to recommend approval of the rezoning. Mr. Thompson called the roll and the motion passed (3-1) with the following vote: AYES: Hooker, Peters, Woltz NAYES: Marrano ABSENT: Jarrell Final Orders 1. The petition of Frank R. Radford and Mary E. Radford to amend the proffered conditions on property approximately 0.6764 acre in size and zoned C-2C, General Commercial, District with conditions, located at 2210 Electric Road, Windsor Hills Magisterial District was approved by the Board of Supervisors at a Public Hearing on November 12, 2013. Citizens' Comments There were none. With no citizens requesting to speak, Mr. Peters closed the citizen comment period. Commissioners' and Staff Comments Mr. Thompson invited the Commissioners to attend the County luncheon which will be held on December 18, 2013. Mr. Thompson stated the next Planning Commission Work Session will be on December 16, 2013. Mr. Thompson stated a Community Meeting will be held to discuss the Green Ridge Water Tank on December 3, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Green Ridge Recreation Center. With no further business or comments, Mr. Peters adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Susan McCoy U Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Philip TWompson Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission )OLA��� fb9jLA O-S 0- Jason Peters Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission DECEM 2, 2013 g�M