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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/1/2005 - Minutes ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES –FEBRUARY 1, 2005 Present: Ms. Martha Hooker Mr. Steve Azar Mr. Rodney McNeil Mr. Gary Jarrell Mr. Al Thomason Ms. Janet Scheid, Secretary Mr. David Holladay Mr. Tim Beard Mr. John Murphy Ms. Susan Carter, Recording Secretary WORK SESSION Ms.Hookercalled the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Approval of Agenda Mr. Azar moved to approve the agenda. Motion passed 5-0. Approval of Minutes Mr. Azar moved to approve the PCPH January 4, 2005 and PCWS January 18, 2005 minutes. Motion passed 5-0. Approval of Consent Agenda Mr. Azarmoved to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed 5-0. Site Viewing The meeting was adjourned for site viewing at4:21p.m. 1 PUBLIC HEARING: Ms.Martha Hookercalled the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. Ms.Hookergave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. 1.The petition of Nextel Partners, Inc., to obtain a Special Use Permit to construct a 199 ft. broadcast tower, located at 432 Bandy Drive, near Windy (Continued to March 1, 2005 by Gap Mountain, Vinton Magisterial District. request of the Planning Commission) 2. The petition of Seaside Heights, LLC,to rezone .98 acres from C1, Office District to C-2, General Commercial District and to obtain a Special Use Permit on 2.22 acres for the operation of a fast food restaurant and drive- thru located at the intersections of Brambleton Avenue, Colonial Avenue (Continued to and Merriman Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District. February 1, 2005 by request of the petitioner) 3.The petition of Mid-Atlantic Realty, Inc. to rezone .68 acres from I-1C, Industrial District with Conditions to C-2C, General Commercial District with Conditions for theconstruction of a retail store, located at the northwest corner of Peters Creek Road and Cove Road, Catawba Magisterial District. Mr. Tim Beard,Roanoke County Planning Department, presented the staff report. Ms. Hooker expressed concern regarding prospective signage on the property. Mr. Beard stated no other CVSfacility located in the county has used excessive signage. He deferred the question to the petitioner. Ms. Hooker asked if it complies with the transition guidelines. Mr. Beard stated the parcel appearsto betailored to a small scale business. He stated this is a core type proposal. Ms. Hooker expressed concern forsurrounding neighborsregarding lighting. She also inquired about the status of the billboard currently on premises. Mr. Beard stated if CVS purchases the property, theyhaveverbally agreedto remove the billboard. He stated he does not have lighting specifications at this time.He noted buffering and screening would be addressed during site plan review. Mr. McNeil inquired if CVS would be allowed to remove the billboard. Mr. Beard deferred to the petitioner. Ms. Sue Whaley, Mid-Atlantic Realty, spoke representing the petitioner. She stated Mid-Atlantic Realty is the contract purchaser. She explained the site plan. She stated her firm primarily develops drug stores properties. She stated the billboard is on a month to month lease. She stated they have not performed lighting testing. She stated if the petitioner does purchase the property, they will comply with the landscape ordinance. She stated she was unsure exactly how much signage CVS would require. Ms. Hooker asked if the petitioner would proffer the site plan presented. Ms. Whaley stated since CVS only has an option on the property, she cannot guarantee the property would be developed as proposed. Mr. Jarrell asked for a more detailed explanation of the site plan. Ms. Whaley provided an overview of the site plan. Mr. Thomason requestedmore information 2 regarding the site plan. Ms. Whaley stated the site plan as presented was for informational purposes. Mr. Beard stated only .68 acres are included in the rezoning proposal. He stated thisportion of the property is currently zoned I-1. He stated the remainder of the property is currently C-2. He provided a brief explanation of the current zoning of the property. Ms. Hooker expressed concern regarding landscaping and buffering if it is not proffered. Mr. Beard stated these issues are regulatory and would be addressed during site plan review. Mr. Thomason stated the petitioner should proffer the site plan sothe Commission knows what the end product is prior to the Planning Commission ruling on the petition. Mr. Azar suggested not making a recommendation on the rezoning until the property is sold. Ms. Hooker expressed concern that no other large company would be interested in the property since it is an angular lot. She noted the proposed site plan would improve the lot. Mr. McNeil noted since the rezoning was only for a portion of the parcel, many other businesses could developthe property already zonedC-2. Mr. Thomason stated he cannot support the request until more concrete information is available. Ms.Hookerthen made a favorable recommendation to approve the rezoning with the following conditions: 1.The property shall be developed as a C-2 use. 2.Entrances onto Peters Creek Road shall be reduced to one (1) right-in and right out; entrances onto Cove Road shall be reduced to one (1) full movement entrance. 3.All buildings constructed on the property shall have exposed exterior walls (above finished grade) of face brick, natural stone, dryvit, stucco, decorative split face block and/or glass or of an equivalent, permanent architecturally finished material. No building shall be covered with or have exposed to view any painted or unfinished concrete block, sheet or corrugated aluminum, asbestos, iron or steel. Roofing materials shall either be asphalt shingle or standing metal seam if a raised roof; if a flat roof system is used, a perimeter parapet of dryvit, standing metal seam and decorative split face block or brick shall be used. 4.The proffered conditions set forth in Ordinance 82592-8 dated August 25, 1992 and Ordinance 102291-10 dated October 22, 1991 are hereby removed. AYES:Azar, Hooker, McNeil, Jarrell NAYS:Thomason ABSENT:None 4. The petition of Jerome Donald Henschel, PC Architecture to obtain a Special Use Permit to construct a multi-purpose facility for Ebenezer Baptist Church, located at 7049 Thirlane Road, Catawba Magisterial District. Mr. John Murphy, Roanoke County Planning Department, presented the staff report. Ms. Hooker expressed concern regarding parking for parishioners. Mr. Murphy stated parking facilities will be located behind and beside the 3 building. Mr. Jarrell inquired about Fire and Rescue services. Mr. Murphy stated the Hollins Fire and Rescue Department has a 4-5 minute response time. Mr. McNeil and Ms. Hooker inquired about parking at the facility. Mr. Jerome Henschel, Architect, spoke regarding the petition. He stated parking would be available on both the side and rear of the building. He stated adequate space is available for the parking areas. Mr. Jarrell asked about the number of additional spaces being added. Mr. Henschel stated 75 parking spaces will be added. Mr. Ernest Sweetenberg, 7314 Wood Haven Road, spoke in favor of the petition. He stated the church also owns property across the street from the main church if overflow parking is needed. Mr. Murphy stated a parking facility use across the street would be allowed and would requiresite plan review. Ms.Hookerthen made a favorable recommendation to approve the request with the following conditions: 1. The site shall be developed in substantial conformity with the master site development plan prepared by Jerome Donald Henschel, PC Architecture, dated December 6, 2004. 2. The exterior building and roof colors of the proposed multi-purpose family life facility shall match the existing muted color scheme of the existing church facility. (Brown, tan, white and brick colors) AYES:Thomason, Azar, Hooker, McNeil, Jarrell NAYS:None ABSENT:None 5.The petition of Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless to obtain a Special Use Permit to construct a 199 ft. broadcast tower and ancillary facilities, located at 3233 Catawba Valley Drive, Catawba Magisterial District. Mr. David Holladay, Roanoke County Planning Department, presented the staff report. He stated the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club viewed the site and did not objectto the proposed tower.He also stated the community meeting went well. Mr. Azar inquired about possible co-location on existingtowers. Mr. Holladay stated the Masons Cove tower is only slightly above the treeline. He stated available sites on that tower have been taken. Mr. Gregory Tully, spoke representing the petitioner. He introduced Mr. Bill Watskey and Mr. Keith Simmonsboth representing the petitioner. He stated they researchedmanyother siteswhich would not have provided adequate coverage. He also stated the proposed site has more tree coverage which makes the tower less visible. He reviewed methods his organization used for community outreach. Ms. Hooker questioned proffer #2. She suggested removing the FAA reference in proffer #2. Mr. Jarrell noted coverage is needed in that portion of the county. 4 Ms.Hookerthen made a favorable recommendation to approve the SUP with the following conditions: 1.The broadcast tower shall be a monopole design, with a maximum height of 199’. 2.The broadcast tower shall not be lighted. 3.The broadcast tower shall be constructed of non-reflective materials to reduce visibility and reduce light reflection. 4. The broadcast tower shall be structurally capable of carrying at least three other vendors. 5.The broadcast tower shall be located in the lease area shown on the concept plan entitled “Verizon Site Name: Bradshaw Road”, prepared by Engineering Concepts, Inc, with engineers stamp seal date of 12/10/04. AYES:Thomason, Azar, Hooker, McNeil, Jarrell NAYS:None ABSENT:None Citizens Comments There were no citizen comments. Comments Ms. Scheid reminded the Planning Commission there is a BOS Work Session to discuss the Comprehensive Plan on February 8, 2005 beginning at approximately 4:00 p.m. She encouraged the commissioners to attend the work session. Final Orders 1.The petition of M & M Developers, LLC, to rezone 17.034 acres from R4C, High Density Residential District with Conditions to R4C, High Density Residential District with Amended Conditions for thedevelopment of single family housinglocated at Plantation Road at theintersection of Hershberger was approved by theBoard of Road, Hollins Magisterial District Supervisors at the Public Hearing onJanuary 25, 2005. 2.The petition of the Roanoke County Planning Commission to amend Section 30-74-4 (A)of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance. The purpose of the proposed amendment isto change the reference date for the Flood Insurance Study for Roanoke County prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The reference date will reflect the new Flood was approved by Insurance Study date of February 4, 2005, as amended theBoard of Supervisors at the Public Hearing on January 25, 2005. 5 There being no additional business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:07p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved: Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission 6