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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/5/2005 - Minutes ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 5, 2005 Present: Ms. Martha Hooker, Chairman Mr. Steve Azar Mr. Rodney McNeil Mr. Gary Jarrell Mr. Al Thomason Ms. Janet Scheid Mr. David Holladay Ms. Kate Youngbluth Mr. Tim Beard Ms. Susan Carter, Recording Secretary Guests: Mr. Joel Baker, Building Commissioner WORK SESSION: Session opened at4:00p.m. by Ms. Hooker. Approval of Agenda Mr. Thomasonmoved to approve the agendaas amended. Motion passed 5-0. Approval of Consent Agenda Mr.Azar moved to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed 5-0. Approval of Minutes Mr.Azar moved to approve the June 7, 2005minutes. Motion passed 5-0. Update on Spot Blight Abatement Petition Mr. Joel Baker provided pictures of improvements made to the interior of the property. He stated floor covering has notbeen installedand that drainage will be improved by grading and reseeding of yard. He stated he is currently pleased with progress of renovationsbut that someadditional improvements are still needed. He recommended removing the existing storage building from the premises. Mr. McNeil asked about occupancy. Mr. Baker discussed protocol regarding occupancy in relation to Spot Blight Abatementprocess. 1 Comments Mr. Thomason expressed concern regarding repeatedly continuing Seaside Heights petition. Mr. Holladay provided an update regarding the traffic study submitted by petitioner. He noted Ms. Mary Ellen Goodlatte, Esquire, now represents the petitioner. Mr. Azar stated he would like to review staff findings to date. Mr. McNeil asked about VDOT’s findings. Mr. Holladay stated VDOT has been reviewing the traffic study. Site Viewing The meeting was adjourned for site viewing at4:20p.m. 2 PUBLIC HEARING: Ms.Hookercalled the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. She gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. 1. 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 and Merriman Road, Cave Spring (Continued until August 2, 2005) Magisterial District. 2.The petition of the Board of Supervisors concerning Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance –Private Kennels, by changing the title of this use, increasing the number of dogs, eliminating the minimum lot size standard, and deleting this use from the R-2 zoning classification.Mr. David Holladay, Roanoke County PlanningDepartment,presented the staff report.He reviewed the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment. Mr. McNeil inquired about how the amendment will affect R-1 and R-2 zoned areas. Mr. Holladay explained the amendments as theywill apply to each zoning designation. Mr.Azarthen made the motion to recommend approval of the request: AYES:Thomason, Hooker, Azar, McNeil, Jarrell NAYS:None ABSENT:None 3The petition of Church of the Holy Spirit to obtain a Special Use . Permit to expand a religious assemblyfacility on 15.24 acres, located at 6011 Merriman Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District. Ms.Kate Youngbluth, Roanoke County Planning Department, presented the staff report. Mr. Azarinquired about Development Review findings regarding stormwater issues. Ms. Youngbluth reviewed an email from staff regarding this issue. Ms. Hooker expressed concern about a retention pond being overgrown. Ms. Youngbluth noted engineering staff is aware of overgrowth. Mr. Ed Natt, Esquire, spoke representing the petitioner.He discussed storm management issues. He stated Mr. Jim Dillon, contractor, is currently taking steps to correct this issue. He stated they will address the silt fences. Hestated the petitioners know 3 they will need to take significant steps regarding erosion and sediment control. Mr. Natt explained the site planto the commission.He provided a brief history of the church. He stated the traffic count appeared excessive. Mr. Holladay noted it is and ‘in and out’ count. Mr. Natt discussed membershipof the church. He stated the orientation of the building may change in order to take advantage of the surrounding views. He stated the church has acquired sufficient pledgesfrom the congregation to complete the entire project. Mr. McNeil inquired about aremedy for stormwater runoff. Mr. Natt stated they have not completed final development planswhich would include stormwater management. He stated the church wants toacquire requested SUP first. Mr. McNeil inquired about the retention pond. Mr. Natt said itis currently in the design stage. Mr. Azar expressed concern that existing problem has not been addressed. Mr. Natt stated they were unaware of problem until recently. He stated they are currently taking steps to improve this problem. He stated the congregation did not want to spend any funds onthe project until it is approved by the county. He stated they will do what is requiredby the county.He noted a recent youth activity may have caused some E & S problems on the property. Mr. Thomason encouraged the petitioners to correct stormwater runoff problems. Mr. Jarrell asked about asmall pond of water in one of the photos. Mr. Natt stated the photo is of the areaof arecent youth activity.Mr. Jarrell expressed concern regarding stormwater management. Ms. Hooker stated some silt fencing ismissing. Mr. Natt stated the petitionerswill need to check into this issue. He stated they will have Mr. Dillon contact county staff regarding regulations. Ms. Glendora Raplee, 5971 Cartwright Drive, expressedconcern about runoff. She noted the church has been a good neighbor. Mr. McNeil stated the stormwater management issueswill needto becorrected. Mr. McNeil then made the motion to recommend approval of the SUP request with the following conditions: 1.Merriman Road will be the only access to the site. 2.A total of 22 parking spaces, shown on [the 2-1/94] concept plan nearest rear yard border of 5959 Barbara Circle, will not be constructed, resulting in a minimum 40 foot buffer. 3.The parking plan and the development plan shall be in substantial conformity with the Site Plan prepared by Balzer and Associates, Inc. under the date of April 18, 2005. 4 AYES:Thomason, Hooker, Azar, McNeil, Jarrell NAYS:None ABSENT:None Final Orders 1.The petition of Fralin & Waldron, Inc. to rezone approximately 50 acres from AG-3, Agriculture/Rural Preserve District to R-1, Low Density Residential District for the construction of single family dwellings, located northwest of the 5800 block of Crumpacker Drive and 6200 block of Apple Harvest Drive, Hollins Magisterial District was approved by the Board of Supervisors at the Public Hearing on June 28, 2005. 2.The petition of Daniel W. Doss to obtain a Special Use Permit for the operation of a used automobile dealership on .467 acres, was located at 6717 Williamson Road, Hollins Magisterial District approved by the Board of Supervisors at the Public Hearing on June 28, 2005. Comments Ms. Hooker requested anupdate on the Regional Jail at a Planning Commission worksession. There being no additional business, the meeting was adjourned at7:45 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved: Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission 5