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Home My WebLink About11/1/2005 - Minutes ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 1, 2005 Present:Ms. Martha Hooker Mr. Steve Azar Mr. Rodney McNeil Mr. Al Thomason Ms. Janet Scheid, Secretary Mr. David Holladay Ms. Kate Youngbluth Mr. Tim Beard Mr. Josh Gibson Mr. Anthony Ford Ms. Susan Carter, Recording Secretary Guests:Mr. Frank Porter Mr. Steve Noble Absent:Mr. Gary Jarrell WORK SESSION: Session opened at 4:00p.m. Approval of Agenda Mr.Azarmoved to approve the agenda. Motion passed 4-0. Approval of Minutes Mr.Thomason moved to approve the October 4, 2005 PCPH andOctober 18, 2005 PCWS minutesas amended. Motion passed 4-0. Approval of Consent Agenda Mr.Azarmoved to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed 4-0. Comments Mr. Steve Noble inquired about the status of the existing Master Plan for Explore Park. Mr. Holladay stated it would be replaced by the requested rezoning if approved. Mr. Noble asked if there was any requirement that Virginia Living Histories lease the entire acreage being rezoned, i.e., 773 acres or if he could lease some smaller portion of land. When told there was no requirement that the entire 773 acres be leased Mr. Noble inquired what would happen with any remaining property, not leased, but rezoned to Explore Park District. Mr. Frank Porter expressed concern regarding allowing the rezoning ofExplore Park. Site Viewing The meeting was adjourned for site viewing at4:20p.m. 1 Ms. Martha Hooker called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. Mr. Steve Azargave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. Resolution Requesting the Roanoke County Planning Commission to Consider Amendments to Section 30-71, EP Explore Park District, of the Roanoke County Code. Ms. Hooker presented the proposed resolution. Mr. McNeil made the motion to approve the Resolution as presented: AYES:Hooker, Azar, McNeil, Thomason NAYS:None ABSENT:Jarrell PUBLIC HEARING: 1.The petition of Grant Avenue Development, Inc. to rezone 1.3014 acres from C-1, Office District and .0786 acres from C2C General Commercial District with Conditions to C-2C, General Commercial District with Conditions and to obtain a Special Use Permit for the construction of a fast food restaurant with drive-thru, located at 3814 Challenger Avenue, Hollins Magisterial District. Ms. Kate Youngbluth, Roanoke County Planning Department, presented the staff report and a powerpoint presentation. Mr. Ed Natt, spoke representing the petitioner. He introduced Mr. Dan Lovern, Regional Manager of Arby’s. He statedthat Mr. Mark Dunn, Grant Avenue Development, was unable to attend the meeting. He reviewed the site plan. He discussed the citizen concerns voiced at the community meeting.He explained the topography, landscape buffering, signage, and lighting proposed forthe property. He noted the in his opinion the requestis in line with the Comprehensive Plan if the profferedconditions are included.Mr. Nattstated the main concerns of the citizens are lighting and traffic. He discussed the peak hours of operation of the facility in relation to peak hours and traffic flow normally on West Ruritan Roadandstated they would support loweringthe 55 mph speed limiton Route 460 for safety reasons.He introduced Mr. Paul Brown of T.P. Parker. Mr. Azar inquired about buffering. Mr. Natt stated a 30 ft. landscape buffer and 6 ft. fence would be installed. Ms. Hooker asked about the right of way. Mr. Ford suggested the applicant contact VDOT regarding the right of way. The petitioners stated they have submitted traffic information to VDOTbut not to Mr. Ford. Ms. Hooker asked about stacking of vehicles. 2 Mr. Al Moyer, 1879 West Ruritan Road, stated the traffic count averages reported by the petitioner are deceptive. He expressed concern regarding traffic safety. He stated the proposed use is not appropriate. He expressed concern regarding potential accidents near the crest of the hill. He expressed safety concerns regarding the ingress and egressacross the “ACleaner World”parking lot. He stated his family typically makes approximately 12 trips on West Ruritan Road daily. Mr. Robert Patton, 1452 West Ruritan Road, stated this location is not a good place for a fast food restaurant. He stated Route 460 East has enough fast food restaurants. He requested that the Planning Commission deny the rezoning. Mr. Chris Craft spoke in favor of the petition. He stated if drivers would go the speed limit or less, problems could be avoided. He statedthey can find safe ways to have the restaurantat this location. He stated revenue needs to be kept in the county. Mr. Travis Lang, 2503 Bloomfield Road, expressed concern that more accidents would occur due to traffic back-up. He stated thereareno turninglanesoff of Route 460Eastnear thisarea. He expressed concern regarding trash generated from the restaurant. He also expressed concern regarding an increase in accidents behind “A Cleaner World.” Mr. McNeil suggested the petitioner fund a turning lane. Mr. Ford stated that VDOT would welcome the offer of fundsandsuggested discussing this issue with VDOT. Mr. Azar expressed aboutthe petition since Mr. Ford hasnot received thetraffic studiesfrom the petitioner. Mr. Thomason stated answers are needed from VDOT before making a decision on thispetition. Mr. Ford suggested the petitionerconsult with both VDOT and county staff. Mr. Azar stated dialogue with all interested parties is needed. He suggested continuing the request 60 days in order for staff to fully research the request. Mr. Natt requested the continuance be reduced to 30 days. Mr. Azar then amended his motionto grant a continuance for 30 dayswith the following conditionsand proffer: Conditions: 1) The subject property, 3814 Challenger Avenue, shall have no direct access to or from Route 460. 2) Up to 10’ of right of way shall be dedicated by the developer to VDOT on WestRuritan Road for a right turn lane onto Route 460. 3 3)The cross access easement shown on “Concept Plan for GRANT AVENUE DEVELOPMENT” under the date of August 30, 2005 revised October 25, 2005 between 3806 Challenger Avenue and the subject property shall be developed in substantial conformance with the concept plan to allow cross access between the two sites, West Ruritan Road and Trail Drive. 4)The hours of operation shall conclude no later than 11:30 PM. 5)The top of any light fixture shall not exceed 15 feet in height. 6)Dumpsters shall not be emptied between the hours of 10:00PM and 7:00AM. 7)The proposed sign shall be no greater than 18 feet in height from grade. 8)The building design and color scheme shall be in general conformity with the Photos dated October 25, 2005. 9)The subject property will be developed in substantialconformity with the “’Concept Plan for GRANT AVENUE DEVELOPMENT” requesting the Rezoning and Special Use Permit of Parcel C-1 to Construct an Arby’s Restaurant” submitted by T.P. Parker & Son, Engineers, Surveyors and Planners, under the revised date of October 25, 2005 and with the subsequent revisions made during the Planning Commission hearing dated November 1, 2005. Proffer: 1)The hours of operation shall commence no earlier than 10:00 AM on each morning. AYES:Hooker, Azar, McNeil, Thomason NAYS:None ABSENT:Jarrell Comments Mr. Azar encouraged staff tonotify thecommissioners if the petitioner has not provided information needed to completely analyzethe petition. Final Orders 1.The Request of the Roanoke County Building Commissioner to consider spot blight abatement of property at 3821 Colony Lane, Cave Spring was approved by the Board of Supervisors at the Magisterial District Public Hearing on October 25, 2005. 4 2.The petition of R. Fralin Development Corporation to rezone approximately 9.95 acres from R-1, Single Family Residential District to PRD, Planned Residential District with conditions to construct 60 townhomes at a density not to exceed 6.1 units per acre, located at the corner of Newland Road and Peters Creek Road, Hollins Magisterial was approved by the Board of Supervisors at the Public District Hearing on October 25, 2005. 3.The petition of the Board of Supervisors to amend the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance, Section 30-29-5 commercial use types to include a new definition for “adult business”, and Section 30-54-2(B)2 C-2 General Commercial to add adult business as a use allowed only by special use permit and Section 30-85-__ to add additional use and design standards was approved by the Board of Supervisors at the for adult businesses Public Hearing on October 25, 2005. 4.The petition of Winter Properties Partnership, LLC to obtain a Special Use Permit to construct mini-warehouses on 1.503 acres, located at 2205 was approved by the Washington Avenue, Vinton Magisterial District Board of Supervisors at the Public Hearing on October 25, 2005. There being no additional business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved: Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission 5