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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/4/2003 - MinutesROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 4, 2003 Present: Ms. Martha Hooker Mr. Don Witt Mr. Steve Azar Mr. Todd Ross Mr. John Murphy Ms. Janet Scheid, Secretary Mr. John Murphy Mr. Chris Lowe Mr. Tim Beard Ms. Susan Carter, Recording Secretary Absent: Mr. Al Thomason WORK SESSION: Session opened at 4:36 p.m. by Mr. Don Witt. Approval of Agenda Mr. Azar moved to approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed 4 -0. Approval of Minutes Mr. Ross moved to approve the September 16, 2003 minutes. Motion passed 2- 0. Ms. Hooker and Mr. Azar abstained. Mr. Ross moved to approve the October 7, 2003 minutes as amended. Motion passed 4 -0. Approval of Consent Agenda Mr. Azar moved to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed 4 -0. Site Viewing The meeting was adjourned for site viewing at 4:47 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING. Mr. Don Witt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Martha Hooker gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. H. Bent Mountain Road Waiver from Section 200.09 of the Roanoke County Public Street and Parking Design Standards and Specifications. Mr. John Murphy presented the staff report. Mr. Azar inquired if a standard exists for private road development which could be applied to this development. Mr. Murphy stated Cluster Development standards exist regarding maximum grading and drainage. He noted the Planning Commission could recommend using particular standards and recommendations. Mr. Witt asked if grading permits had been issued for this property. Mr. Murphy stated permits have been issued for septic drainfields and removal of brush only. Mr. Witt expressed concern regarding E & S Control of this property. Mr. Steve Strauss, 3649 Peakwood Drive, stated when he purchased the property, it was divided into three parcels. He stated VDOT allows two lots to use one driveway which was his original plan. He stated VDOT has requested he construct a single entrance instead of four, three or two entrances for these four parcels. He stated county staff previously indicated this would be appropriate. Mr. Azar asked the petitioner about the standards he would use to construct the private road. He stated he will use VDOT road and street entrance standards. He stated there is not sufficient traffic from the four lots to require a decel lane. He stated he is unsure of the exact grade of the slope. He stated there will be a Homeowners Association with a mutual agreement to maintain the private road. He stated the road will be built according to Category 1 standards without curb and gutter. He noted without the waiver he could construct four separate driveways. Mr. Ross inquired about Roanoke County services including the 'One Armed Bandit' refuse collection. Mr. Strauss stated the residents of these homes would have the same collection arrangement as others in the Route 221 corridor. Mr. Ross stated a location should be established for mail delivery and trash pickup. Mr. Strauss stated due to the topography of the area, he is unsure if there is sufficient room to create a specific area without building a retaining wall. Mr. Ross inquired about Lot E having a totally separate entrance. Mr. Strauss stated Parcel E is under contract and will not be included in the maintenance agreement. Ms. Hooker asked where children waiting for school buses will stand. Mr. Strauss stated the children will come down the hill to wait as on other steep streets. He stated VDOT's request is to have a single entrance to make the area safer. He explained the options if the waiver is denied. Mr. Witt noted it is an extremely steep slope at the edge of the road. He asked if the VDOT standard requires the entrance to be level. Mr. Strauss stated the entrance will need to be graded at the intersection to meet standards. Mr. Azar asked if service vehicles would access the private road. Mr. Strauss stated some services are provided on private roads. Mr. Azar expressed concern regarding fire and rescue access to the proposed homes. Mr. Strauss stated access would be worsened if there were four separate driveways. He stated he would surface or pave the road. Mr. Azar asked if 2 emergency vehicles could access these properties. Mr. Strauss stated they would be able to make the turns into the properties. Mr. Witt asked if it would be a cul -de -sac or a T -turn. Mr. Strauss stated all four homes would have attached garages with four individual turns. He stated he would have a turn around for vehicles which turn into the private road in error. Mr. Witt asked if the petitioner had received grading permits. Mr. Strauss stated Roanoke County required an E & S Control permit. He stated he had a miscommunication with the county and his staff regarding proceeding with grading. He stated he has put a hold on the grading until further notice from the county. Mr. Witt stated he does not approve of grading without E & S Control. Mr. Strauss stated the previous owners cut down trees and pulled stumps out. He stated his company did not do all the damage to the property. Mr. Witt suggested entering the properties from Poage Valley Road. Mr. Strauss explained the site plan to Mr. Witt. Mr. Ross asked if all five lots could access the private road at a common point in order to keep traffic funneled into one location. Mr. Strauss stated Lot E is already under contract and cannot be changed. Mr. Ross suggested granting Lot E an easement for access to a better and safer entrance. Mr. Strauss stated although he cannot make Lot E use the entrance, he would be happy to consider the suggestion. Mr. Azar stated more research is needed regarding both the Lot E easement for the safety of the residents and VDOT's road specifications in relation to Roanoke County specifications to determine the possibility of any negative impact. Mr. Azar stated he could not support the waiver as presented. Mr. Ross suggested implementing design standards and conditions for this road. He stated the petitioner could grant Lot E an access easement. Ms. Hooker concurred with Mr. Ross, noting it would be safer for the homeowners. Mr. Witt stated the design may not work with regards to the topography. He stated fire trucks may have difficulty climbing a steep sloped driveway. Mr. Azar then made the motion to deny the waiver: AYES: Witt, Azar NAYS: Ross, Hooker ABSENT: Thomason Mr. Ross suggested if the petitioner proffers certain conditions, another motion may be considered. Mr. Strauss stated he will grant a 12 foot easement from Lot E to the new driveway, the road will be limited to five lots, the pavement will follow Category 1 VDOT standards, T- turn - arounds at top of drive and 8 foot gravel drive turn- arounds. He stated the concrete trucks are able to access this road. He noted it is not an ideal road but three separate entrances are not in the best interest of the county. Mr. Ross made a substitute motion to recommend approval of the waiver with the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall provide access limited to five Lots A, B, C, D, and E. 2. Pavement design standards shall be to VDOT Category 1 standards for road design construction. 3. The applicant shall grant a 12 foot easement from Lot E to the new road. 4. T- turn - arounds shall be constructed at the approximate location of the letters 'SCC' on the Concept Map provided to the Planning Commission on November 4, 2003. A commercial entrance permit shall be granted to comply with VDOT standards. 5. The site shall be developed in substantial conformity to the Concept Plan provided to the Planning Commission on the November 4, 2003. AYES: Hooker, Azar, Ross NAYS: Witt ABSENT: Thomason 1. The petition of Jeffrey Glick to Rezone .81 acres from R -1 Low Density Residential District to C -1 Office District in order to operate a general office, located in 2415 Electric Road, Windsor Hills Magisterial District. Mr. Chris Lowe presented the staff report for this petition. Mr. Witt inquired about decel lane. Mr. Lowe stated that issue would be clarified during site review. Mr. Jeff Glick, 6529 Fairway View Trail, spoke regarding the petition. Mr. Azar asked about the intended use of the property. Mr. Glick stated he and two other employees would be working at the proposed insurance office. Mr. Ross asked if the petitioner was in agreement with the suggested proffers. Mr. Glick indicated he was in agreement. Mr. Witt asked about the size of the building. Mr. Glick stated the building is approximately 1200 square feet. Mr. Glick stated he is under contract with the representative of the owner's estate. There were no citizen comments. Mr. Ross then made the motion to recommend approval of the rezoning with the following conditions: 1. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformity to the Concept Plan provided to the Planning Commission on November 4 2003. 2. Use shall be limited to general office. AYES: Hooker, Witt, Azar, Ross NAYS: None ABSENT: Thomason 2. The petition of Buck Mountain Land, LLC to Rezone 1.88 acres from 1 -1 Industrial District to AR Agricultural /Residential District in order to construct single family dwellings, located on Eagle Crest Drive, Cave Spring Magisterial District. Mr. John Murphy presented the staff report for this petition. No one was present to represent the petitioner. El There were no citizen comments. Mr. Witt then made the motion to recommend approval of the rezoning: AYES: Hooker, Witt, Azar, Ross NAYS: None ABSENT: Thomason Citizens Comments There were no citizen comments. Status of the Comprehensive Plan Update Ms. Scheid stated staff is currently working on the final portion of the update. In regards to Smart Growth she stated that staff is cataloging issues and strategies regarding schools, transportation and other infrastructure issues and natural resource issues. Comments Ms. Scheid reported on her meeting with the Back Creek Smart Growth Committee. She stated a second meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. She stated the county is encouraging citizen input regarding growth. She stated this focus group may expand to include other areas of the county. Ms. Scheid stated the county has received a letter from Mr. Ed Natt requesting a 2232 Review for Public Water System in the Bent Mountain Road Area. She and Mr. Paul Mahoney, Roanoke County Attorney, are compiling a list of items needed to process the review. Mr. Witt asked about public water system compared to private wells. Ms. Scheid stated the number of houses allowed in an area nearly doubles if public water is available. Mr. Ross asked if proffers are allowed to restrict the number of homes. Ms. Scheid stated it will depend on the information submitted regarding the proposed development. Mr. Ross inquired about impact fees. Ms. Scheid stated Hanover County charges cash proffers of $8,000 per building permit on rezonings. She stated that in general impact fees are not allowed in the State of Virginia. She stated she will provide more information for the Planning Commission to discuss regarding the 2232 Review and Smart Growth at the next PC Worksession. Mr. Witt noted input will be needed from Gary Robertson, Utility Department for the 2232 Review. Final Orders 1. The petition of MJH Development to obtain a Special Use Permit to construct mini warehouse facility and offices located 112 mile from Plantation Road on Angel Lane, Catawba Magisterial District was approved by the Board of Supervisors at the Public Hearing on October 28, 2003. 5 2. The Town of Vinton to rezone 99.38 acres from PTD to PTD with revised proffered conditions, located in the 2100 block of Hardy Road, Vinton Magisterial District was approved by the Board of Supervisors at the Public Hearing on October 28, 2003. 3. The petition of the Roanoke County Planning Commission to amend the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance, Section 30 -29 -5 Commercial Use Types to include a new definition for "Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Center", and Section 30- 54 -2(B) C -2 General Commercial to add "Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Center" as a use allowed only by Special Use Permit was approved by the Board of Supervisors at the Public Hearing on October 28, 2003. There being no additional business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved: 1 �J Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission 31