HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/7/2014 - MinutesCommissioners Present:
Ms. Martha Hooker
Mr. Gary Jarrell
Mr. Gene Marrano
Mr. Jim Woltz (arrived after election of officers)
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. Tara Pattisall
Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary
Guest:
Mr. Rick James
Work Session:
Ms. Hooker called the work session to order at 4:13 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
Mr. Marrano made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 3-0.
Election of Officers
Mr. Thompson opened the floor for nominations of chairman for the 2014 calendar year.
Mr. Jarrell nominated Ms. Hooker. No other nominations were received and the
commission unanimously voted for Ms. Hooker as chairman for 2014.
Ms. Hooker opened the floor for nominations of vice-chairman for the 2014 calendar year.
Ms. Hooker nominated Mr., Jarrell. No other nominations were received and the
commission unanimously voted for Mr. Jarrell as vice-chairman for 2014.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Marrano made a motion to approve the minutes of December 2, 2013, and December
16, 2014, which passed 3-0-1 with Mr. Jarrell abstaining.
Consent Agenda
Ms. Pattisall provided an overview of the Carol Lachowicz petition, including a brief history
of the 2009 rezoning of the property and existing proffers. Ms. Pattisall and the
Commissioners discussed current zoning, private road standards, and potential density
of the property.
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ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 7, 2014
Ms. Mahoney provided an overview regarding the petition of Daniel Smith, including
surrounding zoning, land use designation, concept plan, and buffering requirements. She
stated proposed plans will include a mobile structure. Ms. Mahoney and the
Commissioners discussed visibility, signage, and surrounding businesses. Ms. Mahoney,
Mr. Thompson, and the Commissioners discussed mobile structures, parking availability,
and inspection requirements.
Mr. Jarrell made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which passed 4-0.
Final Orders
1. 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 was approved by the Board of Supervisors at
the Public Hearing on December 10, 2013.
Mr. Thompson stated 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 was withdrawn by the petitioner.
Citizens' Comments
There were none.
Commissioners' and Staff Comments
Mr. Marrano inquired about the status of the Blockbuster sign on Route 419. Ms.
Cronise, Mr. Thompson, and Ms. Kuhnel discussed signage regulations with the
Commissioners.
The Commissioners and staff welcomed Mr. Rick James to the Planning Commission.
Ms. Cronise stated an Open House will be conducted at Comfort Inn & Suites, located
at 7860 Plantation Road on Thursday, January 30, 2014, to discuss the preliminary
improvement plans for Plantation Road.
Ms. Hooker adjourned the meeting for site viewing at 4:50 p.m.
With no further business or comments, Ms. Hooker adjourned the meeting at 5:24 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Susan McCoy
Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
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Philip Thcfnpson
Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
Martha Hooker
Chairman, Roanoke County Planning: Commission
JANUARY 7, 2014
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