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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/3/2004 - MinutesROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 3, 2004 Present: Mr. Al Thomason, Chairman Ms. Martha Hooker Mr. Steve Azar Mr. Rodney McNeil Mr. Gary Jarrell Ms. Janet Scheid Mr. David Holladay Mr. John Murphy Mr. Chris Lowe Mr. Tim Beard Ms. Susan Carter, Recording Secretary Guests: Mr. Tim Thornton, The Roanoke Times Mr. Charles Hofer WORK SESSION: Session opened at 4:00 p.m. by Mr. Thomason. Approval of Agenda Ms. Hooker moved to approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed 5- 0. Discussion of George Golf Design, Inc. Ms. Scheid explained the petition was continued due to an error in the legal ad. She explained that the Planning Commission Public Hearing for this petition would be August 10, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. She gave a brief history of the property and explained current zoning of property. She stated that the petitioner designs and builds golf courses and does not develop residential houses. Ms. Scheid explained that the petitioner may later sell off a portion of the property for residential development to complete his financial package and that staff would encourage a PRD for the area if a rezoning for higher density was desired. Mr. Azar suggested placing conditions on property. Mr. McNeil asked why the golf course and housing development could not be one project. Ms. Scheid explained the petitioner has a closing deadline and needs an answer on the SUP prior to that deadline. Mr. Azar stated the petitioner will be coming back to acquire a rezoning since he was unsure of the amount of houses he wants to build. He stated the petitioner plans to address questions at the Mount Pleasant Community Meeting on August 5, 2004. Mr. Covey stated that alternatives to public water and public sewer could be the development of a community water system and the use of a mass drainfield. He stated the petitioner would be required to go through a 2232 Review if a public water and sewer system are necessary for development. Approval of Consent Agenda Ms. Hooker moved to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed 5-0. Approval of Minutes Mr. Azar moved to approve the July 6, 2004 minutes. Motion passed 5-0. Site Viewing The meeting was adjourned for site viewing at 4:29 p.m. 2 PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Thomason called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Thomason gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. Citizen Comments Ms. Elizabeth Abe spoke regarding the petition of George Golf Course. She presented questions regarding the concept plan, 2001 proffers regarding fertilizer runoff, environmental impact or feasibility studies, the acreage dedicated to the golf course and/or residential use, the number of houses to be built, and the amount of the rezoning fee for the project. Petitions 1. The petition of Double D Mini -Mart, Inc. to obtain a Special Use Permit to operate a car wash, located at 7443 Williamson Road, Hollins Magisterial District. Mr. John Murphy, Roanoke County Planning Department, presented the staff report. Mr. Jarrell asked about the location of entrances and exits. Mr. Murphy indicated there would be two access points. Mr. Azar asked about creating an exit onto Plantation Road. Mr. Murphy explained the traffic flow. Mr. Ed Natt, Esquire, spoke representing the petitioner. He presented a site plan depicting new access and traffic flow that staff had not reviewed. He compared the old site plan to the new site plan by L&W Engineers and Surveyors. He stated they had met with VDOT regarding the ingress and egress locations. He provided a brief history of the property. He stated the carwash would normally use 85% recycled water, however, during drought conditions the water has the capability of being 100% recycled. He explained the proposed entrances and exits. Mr. Azar expressed concern regarding the closeness of entrances to the centerline. Mr. McNeil asked if the entrances would be grandfathered. Mr. Natt stated since it is a new use they will need to acquire a new entrance permit. Mr. Murphy explained the zoning ordinance regarding entrances. Ms. Scheid noted staff has not had an opportunity to review the revised site plan. Mr. Natt stated the petitioner will comply with VDOT regulations. Mr. Azar suggested having one ingress and one egress onto Williamson Road. Ms. Hooker asked staff about the proposed entrances. Mr. Murphy explained potential problems regarding traffic flow on Williamson Road. Mr. Natt stated the petitioner will comply in accordance with Roanoke County Ordinance. Mr. Jarrell then made the motion to recommend approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. The site shall be developed in general conformity with the Williamson Road Hollins Masterplan Design Guidelines, to be administered by planning staff. 2. The site shall have one access point on Williamson Road and one access point on Plantation Road both of which shall include an entrance and exit lane. The access points shall be in compliance with the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance and VDOT standards. AYES: Thomason, Hooker, Azar, McNeil, Jarrell NAYS: None ABSENT: None 2. The petition of Barry M. and Janet B. Fitzgerald to rezone 4.514 acres from 12 Industrial District to R1 Low Density Residential District in order to construct single family dwellings, located at 5132 Poor Mountain Road, Catawba Magisterial District. Mr. John Murphy, Roanoke County Planning Department, presented the staff report. Mr. McNeil inquired about the zoning of surrounding properties. Mr. Murphy stated surrounding properties are zoned R1. Ms. Hooker asked if only one home would be built on the property if it is rezoned. Mr. Murphy affirmed the petitioner plans to build one home on the parcel. Mr. Ed Natt, Esquire, spoke representing the petitioner. He stated some of the property is located in the floodplain. He stated the area is mostly residential in nature. Ms. Hooker noted Economic Development has indicated they are not opposed to this rezoning. Ms. Hooker then made the motion to recommend approval of the request: AYES: Thomason, Hooker, Azar, McNeil, Jarrell NAYS: None ABSENT: None 3. The petition of Jerry Douglas Kidd, Inc. tla Brookside Auto Sales, to obtain a Special Use Permit to conduct recreational vehicle sales, located at 6718 Williamson Road, Hollins District. Mr. David Holladay, Roanoke County Planning Department, presented the staff report. Il Mr. Jarrell asked if the petitioner would be conducting sales and service. Mr. Holladay stated the petitioner was prohibited from providing outside storage by Roanoke County Design Standards. Mr. McNeil asked for clarification regarding the parcels to be included in this petition. Mr. Holladay indicated the parcels which were to be included. Mr. Jerry Kidd, 6718 Williamson Road, spoke representing Brookside Auto Sales. Mr. Jarrell asked Mr. Kidd about the property behind the petitioner's property. Mr. Kidd stated a house is located behind the property. He stated there would be approximately 100 ft. separation. Ms. Scheid stated screening would only be an issue if the petitioner was going to store vehicles with missing parts. Mr. Jarrell asked the petitioner if he plans to provide service to the vehicles. Mr. Kidd indicated he does not have plans to service the vehicles. Mr. Jarrell noted Mr. Kidd has improved the appearance of the property. Mr. Jarrell then made the motion to recommend approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. Recreational Vehicle Sales and Service shall be allowed only as an accessory use to Automobile Dealership, Used. 2. No more than five (5) recreational vehicles will be displayed for sale at any one time. AYES: Thomason, Hooker, Azar, McNeil, Jarrell NAYS: None ABSENT: None 4. The petition of Virginia PCS Alliance, LC dba NTELOS, to obtain a Special Use Permit to construct a telecommunications facility, located at 7401 Barrens Road, Hollins District. Mr. Tim Beard, Roanoke County Planning Department, presented the staff report. Ms. Hooker requested information regarding the height of the communications tower. Mr. Beard stated NTELOS and Roanoke County have indicated they need the height to hopefully diminish the proliferation of other towers in order to better provide coverage of the area. Ms. Jessie Wilmer, spoke representing NTELOS. She provided background information and statistics regarding the proposed tower. She stated they are currently conducting lease negotiations with Roanoke County. She stated coverage in the Peters Creek area is `spotty.' She stated the current tower will not support new equipment. Ms. Hooker asked if this tower is approved would they need additional towers in the area in the future. Ms. Wilmer stated although she did not think they would need more towers in the area, she is unsure of this as more carriers are added. Ms. Anne Marie Green, Director of Roanoke County General Services, stated the higher level tower will boost both the 911 System and the paging system for Public Safety. She stated the county will also receive rent for the tower placement. Mr. Antonio Edmonds, Manager of Operations for NTELOS, stated he resides in North Barrens Estate. He stated he is in favor of the petition since the towers will benefit the area. Mr. Azar asked for clarification of the SUP. Ms. Scheid noted the SUP will pass with the property. Mr. McNeil expressed concern regarding NTELOS abandoning the tower in the future. Ms. Wilmer stated the county would have the opportunity to purchase the tower if that was to occur. Mr. Jarrell then made the motion to recommend approval of the request, reading from a finding of facts, with the following conditions: 1. The site and location of the broadcast tower shall be in conformity with the concept plan prepared by Patton Harris Rust & Associates PC, revision dated June 18, 2004. 2. The broadcast tower shall be constructed only in conjunction with the facility compound shown on sheet ST2 of the concept plan. 3. The maximum height of the broadcast tower shall be 199 feet. 4. Per Federal Aviation Administration review, no marking or lighting of the proposed antenna tower is required and none shall be installed. AYES: Thomason, Hooker, Azar, McNeil, Jarrell NAYS: None ABSENT: Thomason 5. The petition of Star City Comics and Games to obtain a Special Use Permit to operate a commercial indoor amusement facility located at 5728 Williamson Road, Hollins Magisterial District. Mr. David Holladay, Roanoke County Planning Department, presented the staff report. I311 Mr. McNeil asked if food and beverages would be sold at the facility. Mr. Holladay stated some food has previously been sold at the business. Mr. Terrance Harrington, Marsh -Witt Associates, PC, spoke representing the petitioner. He stated the building formerly housed Delongs Furniture. He stated the petitioner is moving a growing business and that the business location is in conformity with the Comp Plan. He explained that peak hours for the business would not conflict with peak traffic hours on Williamson Road and that there would be no outside equipment to disturb the neighbors. He also stated there would be no ABC license and that food sales would be via vending machines only. He described surrounding businesses and uses. He stated possible additional parking needs would be determined during site plan review. He introduced the owner, Mr. Pete Hoefling. Mr. Jarrell then made the motion to recommend approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. Parking shall be provided at one space per three persons, based on maximum building occupancy load. 2. The site shall be limited to one entrance from U.S. 11, Williamson Road AYES: Thomason, Hooker, Azar, McNeil, Jarrell NAYS: None ABSENT: None Final Orders 1. The petition of Balzer & Associates, Inc. to rezone 4.83 acres from 11 C Industrial District with Conditions to R1 Low Density Residential District for a development of single family housing located at Tract B1 -A-2 of Mason Subdivision, Hollins Magisterial District was withdrawn by petitioner, 2. The petition of Sam L. and Mercedes P. Hardy to rezone 1.3 acres from AG3 Agricultural Preserve District to PRD Planned Residential District and rezone 97 acres from AR Agricultural Residential District to PRD Planned Residential District, located south of Whistler Drive and Creek Circle and east of Apple Grove Lane, Windsor Hills Magisterial District was approved by the Board of Supervisors at the Public Hearing on July 27, 2004, 7 Comments Ms. Scheid stated Mr. Mike Chandler, Chandler Planning, reviewed the Comp Plan with staff on July 27, 2004 and made several suggestions regarding additional analyses. She reminded commissioners about the PCWS with Mr. Chandler on August 17, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. in the 4th Floor Training Room. She also reminded the commission about the BOS Worksession on August 31, 2004 with Mr. Chandler at 5:00 p.m. She encouraged the commissioners to attend the meetings. Ms. Scheid noted the Mountain Pleasant Civic League would be meeting on August 5, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant Firehouse. She stated the George Golf Course petition would be discussed during this meeting. There being no additional business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved: Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission