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ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES –JUNE 6, 2006
Present:Mr. Steve Azar (arrived after worksession)
Mr. Rodney McNeil
Mr. Al Thomason
Ms. Martha Hooker
Mr. Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
Ms. Janet Scheid
Mr. Arnold Covey
Mr. Tarek Moneir
Mr. Anthony Ford
Mr. Tim Beard
Ms. Megan Cronise
Mr. Josh Gibson
Ms. Tammi Wood, Recording Secretary
Absent:Mr. Gary Jarrell
WORK SESSION:
Session opened at 4:03p.m. by Ms.Hooker.
Approval of Agenda
Mr.Thomasonmoved to approve theagenda. Motion passed 3-0.
Approval of Minutes
Mr.McNeilmoved to approve both the May 2, 2006PCPH minutesand May 16,
2006PCWS minutes. Motion passed 3-0.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Mr.McNeilmoved to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed 3-0.
Comments
Mr. Covey introduced Mr. Tarek Moneir, Deputy Director of Community
Development. Ms. Scheid introduced Ms. Megan Cronise, Planner II.
Mr. McNeil inquired about a memo from Mr. Paul Mahoney regarding proffers.
Mr. Mahoneyexplainedhis opinion regarding the statutes which govern proffers.
He stated the Dillon Rule determines the extent to which the county can address
land use. Mr. McNeil suggested acquiring VDOT approval prior to presenting a
proffer to the Planning Commission. Staff reviewed the site plan review process.
Ms. Hooker noted the importance of appropriate land use.
Site Viewing
The meeting was adjourned for site viewing at4:31p.m.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
Mr.Azarcalled the meeting to order at 7:03p.m. Ms. Hookergave the
invocation and led the pledge of allegiance.
1. The petition of Cherney Development Company, Inc. to rezone 4.75 acres
from R-3C, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential District with
conditions, to R3, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential District for the
construction of a townhouse-condominium residential development,
located on Route 419 near its intersection with Stoneybrook Drive and
(Withdrawn by request of the
Bridle Lane, Windsor Hill District.
petitioner)
2.The petition of Bethel Assembly of God to obtain a Special Use Permit for
the operation of a religious assembly, located at 6430 Kelley Street,
(Continued until July 10, 2006 per request
CatawbaMagisterial District.
of the petitioner)
3.The petition ofBeacon Baptist Churchto rezone 4.8acres fromC-2C,
General Commercial Districtwith conditions, to C2,General Commercial
Districtand obtain a special use permit for the operation of a religious
assembly,located at 7342 Plantation Road,Hollins Magisterial District.
Ms. BeckyMahoney, Roanoke County Planning Department, presented
the staff report.
Mr. Tim Kirchoff, Pastor of Beacon Baptist Church, spoke regarding the
petitionand provided a brief description of the request. Ms. Hooker asked
if the bridge would be renovated. Mr. Kirchoff stated the bridge has not
been an issue. Mr. Thomason noted the building will need some repair.
Mr. McNeil inquired about site plan. Mr. Kirchoff discussed the buffering,
parking area andthe one-lane bridge. Mr. Azar inquired about hours and
membership of the church. Mr. Kirchoff confirmed hours of operation,
noting occasionally the church would have programs during the week. He
stated the Sunday worship services would average approximately 50
parishioners.
Ms. Hooker statedtheproposed use would be less intense than previous
use. Mr. McNeil expressed concern regarding issuing an SUP. Mr. Azar
inquired about zoningreversion. Mr. Mahoney discussed zoning and
previous conditions on property. He discussed the legality of reversion of
thezoning classification.Mr. Azar expressed concern regarding ingress
and egress from property. He noted the topography is challenging. Mr.
Thomason notedthe property is currently in disrepair and the church is
willing to improve the property. Ms. Hooker stated the paving, buffering,
road issues wouldbe handled during site plan review.Mr. McNeil stated
asite plan is needed before approving the SUP. Ms. Scheid explained the
land development process. Mr. Thomason suggested giving temporary
approval and revisit the issue in six months. Mr. Kirchoff stated the
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church has limited funding. He stated he did not realize the extent of
additional requirements.
Mr. Azarthen made a favorable recommendation to approve the rezoning:
AYES:Thomason, Hooker, Azar, McNeil
NAYS:None
ABSENT:Jarrell
Mr. Azarthen made a favorable recommendation to approve the SUP with
the following condition:
1.Freestanding signs shall be limited to monument type.
AYES:Thomason, Hooker, Azar
NAYS:McNeil
ABSENT:Jarrell
Citizens Comments
Mr. Martin Irving, 2144 Laurel Woods Drive, expressed concern regarding
removing trees for development and the effectonviewsheds. He expressed
concern regarding septic systems. He suggested limiting building on slopes. He
stated the access roads are unattractive.
Ms. Annie Krochalis, 9428 Bent Mountain Road, expressed concern regarding
slope development. She stated the process should be acollaborative process.
She expressed concern regarding stream sediment pollution. She expressed
concern regarding wildlife moving into neighborhoods due to development. She
noted the economic value of viewsheds. She recommended reviewing
ordinances from other localities.
Planning Commission and Staff Comments
Ms. Scheid discussed access to Groupwisefor the PC. Mr. Azardiscussed the
importance offindingthe best way to implement the Slope Ordinance.
Final Orders
1.The petition ofLawrence A. Goldstein to rezone .241acres fromR-1,Low
Density Residential Districtto C-2 General Commercial District, and to
rezone .44 acres from C-2C, General Commercial District with conditions
to C2,General Commercial Districtfor the construction of a parking lot,
was
located at 3604 Brambleton Avenue,Cave Spring Magisterial District
approved by the Board of Supervisors at the Public Hearing on May
23, 2006
.
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There being no additional business, the meeting was adjourned at8:05p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Approved:
Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
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