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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/4/2014 - MinutesCommissioners Present: Ms. Martha Hooker Mr. Rick James Mr. Gary Jarrell Mr. Gene Marrano Mr. Jim Woltz Staff Present: Mr. David Holladay Mr. Ruth E[len Kuhnel, County Attorney Ms. Megan Cronise Ms. Becky Mahoney Ms. Tara Pattisall Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary Call to Order Ms. Hooker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Marrano gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. Approval of A genda Mr. Woltz made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 5-0. Approval of Minutes Mr. Jarrell made a motion to approve the minutes of January 7, 2014, which passed 5-0. Consent Agenda There are no petitions scheduled for public hearing on March 4, 2014. Public Hearings 1. The petition, of Carol Lachowicz to rezone approximately 15.72 acres from PRD, Planned Residential Development, District to AG-3, Agricultural/Rural Preserve, District, located in the 7600 block of Apple Grove Lane, Windsor Hills Magisterial District. Ms. Pattisall presented the staff report including a brief history and current zoning of the property. Mr. Marrano inquired about density potential. Ms. Pattisall discussed this issue. Mr. James inquired about land use designation. Ms. Pattisall stated the property needs to have an agricultural zoning designation in order to qualify for land use status and receive tax reduction. Ms. Hooker opened the public hearing for public comment. With no citizens requesting to speak, Ms. Hooker closed the public hearing. Page 1 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 2094 Mr. Woltz made a motion to recommend approval of the rezoning. Mr. Holladay called the roll and the motion passed (5 -0) with the following vote: AYES: Hooker, James, Jarrell, Marrano, Woltz NAYES: None ABSENT: None 2. The petition of Daniel Smith to obtain a special use permit for a restaurant, drive - in or fast food (snow cone stand) in a C -1, Low Intensity Commercial, District, on approximately 0.33 acre located at 3540 Brambleton Avenue, Cave Spring Magisterial District. Ms. Mahoney presented the staff report including current and proposed zoning, surrounding commercial development, and existing access to the property. She stated the owners of the property operate Melody Makers onsite. She stated the petitioner will provide walk -up service only, with no additional access or signage needed. Mr. Marrano inquired about parking regulations. Ms. Mahoney discussed parking availability and regulations. Mr. Marrano inquired about nearby restaurants. Ms. Mahoney discussed this issue. Mr. Marrano inquired about signage and screening plans. Ms. Mahoney discussed signage and screening regulations. Mr. Marrano inquired about providing skirting for the trailer. Mr. James inquired about electrical access for the trailer. Ms. Mahoney deferred both of these issues to the petitioner. Ms. Sarah Smith, 6085 Oriole Lane, stated skirting could be provided for the trailer. She also discussed power and water source options. Mr. Marrano inquired if it would be a seasonal business. Ms. Smith affirmed it would be a seasonal business. She stated City of Salem and Roanoke City have snow cone stands similar to the proposed stand. Ms. Hooker opened the public hearing for public comment. Mr. David Topping, 5314 Golden Eagle Lane, stated he owns the adjacent office complex. He stated he is concerned that increased noise will disturb the tenants located in his building. He stated currently Melody Makers uses his parking lot for overflow parking, noting he has not given permission to them to park in his lot. Mr. Brian Pauley, 3537 Bunker Hill, stated he has lived in the residence for 20 years. He stated his property adjoins the rear property line of Melody Makers' property, noting a buffer was never installed between the properties. He inquired about public restroom facilities and trash collection, noting seven to eight picnic tables are currently on the property. He inquired about the addition of a turning lane, noting it is difficult to access residential streets due increased traffic in this area. He requested that consideration be given regarding impact to the residential community. Mr. Pauley stated he also maintains his next door neighbor's property who is elderly. Page 2 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 2014 With no other citizens requesting to speak, Ms. Hooker closed the public hearing. Mr. Marrano inquired about a traffic impact analysis (TIA). Ms. Mahoney stated VDOT did not require a TIA due to limited use and less intense size of the proposed business. Mr. Marrano inquired about buffering requirements. Ms. Mahoney and the Commissioners reviewed buffering and landscaping requirements and options. Ms. Mahoney noted noise ordinance issues are enforced by the police department. Mr. Marrano inquired about restroom requirements. Mr. Holladay stated a restroom facility would not be required. Mr. Marrano inquired about refuse collection issues. Ms. Mahoney deferred to the petitioner. Ms. Maria Smith, owner of Melody Makers, stated they will have two regular trash receptacles for refuse. She also stated the six picnic tables are currently used by the students during outside projects. Ms. Sara Smith stated they are willing to provide buffering as requested by the Commission. Ms. Maria Smith discussed the hours of operation for both Melody Makers and the proposed snow cone stand. She stated she was unaware that vehicles had been using the adjacent parking lot for overflow parking. Mr. James inquired about side lot buffering. Mr. Holladay and the Commissioners discussed side lot buffering and installing fencing as a buffer. Mr. Marrano discussed the by -right uses for this property. Mr. Marrano made a motion to recommend approval of the special use permit with the following conditions: 1. The site shall be developed in general conformance with the concept plan. 2. The restaurant, drive -in or fast food use shall not exceed 300 square feet. Mr. Holladay called the roll and the motion passed (5 -0) with the following vote: AYES: Hooker, James, Jarrell, Marrano, Woltz NAYES: None ABSENT: None Final Orders There were none. Citizen Comments There were none. With no citizens requesting to speak, Ms. Hooker closed the citizen comment period. Commissioners' and Staff Comments Mr. Holladay discussed topics to be discussed at the February 18, 2014 Planning Commission Work Session. Mr. Holladay discussed the March 4, 2014 Planning Commission meeting, noting since there are no petitions scheduled for public hearing, it will be a work session only. Page 3 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 2014 Mr. Marrano encouraged everyone to donate blood due to the blood shortage. Mr. James and Mr. Jarrell discussed the Plantation Road meeting, noting it was well conducted and constructive citizen input was received. Mr. Holladay and the Commissioners discussed the benefit of the recent stormwater informational sessions. Ms. Hooker suggested changing the districts to include Northside in the Hollins Plan. With no further business or comments, Ms. Hooker adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: 1` 1 Susan McCoy Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Philip ompson Secrelary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Martha Hooker, Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 4 of 4