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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/15/2006 - Minutes ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION MINUTES –August 15, 2006 Commissioners Mr. Steve Azar Present: Mr. Rodney McNeil Mr. Al Thomason Ms. Martha Hooker Commissioners Mr. Gary Jarrell Absent: Staff Present: Mr. Philip Thompson Mr. Tarek Moneir Ms. Janet Scheid Mr. David Holladay Mr. Tim Beard Mr. John Murphy Ms. Tammi Wood Mr. Josh Gibson Ms. Megan Cronise Ms. Susan Carter, Recording Secretary WORK SESSION: Session opened at 6:05p.m. byMr.Azar. Approval of Agenda Ms.Hookermoved to approve the agenda. Motion passed 4-0. Discussion of Cluster Ordinance Ms. Cronisereviewed the draft revisions. Mr. Thompson and the commissioners discussed private road standards within the cluster development. Ms. Scheid noted the cluster developments are designed to preserve open space. Mr. Azar discussed the importance of consistentregulations. Ms. Hooker suggested creating standards regarding emergency vehicle access. Mr. Azar expressed concern regardingvehicles parking on the roadside within the cluster development. Mr. McNeil stated the standards should include strictdirectives. Mr. Azar inquired about the benefits to the citizensand the county. Ms. Cronise and Ms. Scheid discussed some of the benefits, which includeshorter waterlines, less asphalt, efficiency of public services, recreation areas, preserving wildlife, and reduction of sprawl. Mr. McNeil inquired about public input. Ms. Cronise noted she has received input from Western VirginiaLand Trust, Roanoke Allegany Regional Commission, and Roanoke Regional Homebuilders Association. She stated she plans to solicit feedback from citizens living adjacent to existing cluster developments. Discussion of Planning Commission Bylaws Ms. Scheidand commissioners discussed proposed revisions to the bylaws. She stated she would be sending proposed revisions for their review and input. 1 Discussion of Planning Commission Work Plan Mr. Thompsondiscussed implementing work plan projects. He discussed the process and format regarding the 2007 work plan. Comments of Planning Commissionersand Planning Staff Mr. Thompson reviewed portions of the County Code regulatingunsafe buildings. Mr. Thompson, commissioners, and staff members discussed dinner arrangements and site viewing prior to public meetings. Ms. Hooker suggested having evaluations of commissioners. Mr. Azar stated he appreciatescomments and suggestions from staff. Ms. Hooker stated she would like updates onthe commission’s previous work plan projects. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:25p.m. Respectfully Submitted: ________________________________ Susan Carter Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission ________________________________ Philip Thompson Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Approved: ________________________________ Steve Azar Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission 2