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WORK SESSION MINUTES — DECEMBER lb, 2003
Present: Mr. Al Thomason
Mr. Steve Azar
Mr. Don Witt
Ms. Martha Hooker (arrived after elections)
Mr. Todd Ross
Ms. Janet Scheid
Mr. David Holladay
Mr. Tim Beard
Mr. Chris Lowe
Ms. Susan Carter, Recording Secretary
WORK SESSION:
Session opened at 4:01 p.m. by Mr. Don Witt,
Approval of Agenda
Mr. Todd Ross moved to approve the agenda. Motion passed 4 -0.
Elections for 2004
Mr. Steve Azar nominated Mr. Al Thomason, Chairperson for 2004 and Ms. Martha Hooker,
Vice- Chairperson for 2004. Both nominations passed unanimously. Mr. Witt nominated Ms.
Janet Scheid, Secretary, and Planning Staff members, Alternate Secretaries, in her absence.
Discussion of Letter to Mr. Len Boone
Mr. Thomason questioned the timing of sending the letter to Mr. Boone. He expressed concern
Mr. Boone would discontinue fund - raising for the viewshed protection. Mr. Witt reviewed the
history of Mr. Boone's promise that was not kept. He stated he hoped the letter would
encourage him to keep his promise. Mr. Ross recommended sending the letter since Mr. Boone
previously stated he would complete the plantings. Ms. Scheid stated that although this is type
of notice has not been sent by the PC in the past, it is an appropriate issue for the PC to address.
Mr. Azar stated he did not feel the letter would command attention since the PC does not have
significant authority. Ms. Hooker stated she thinks the letter will illicit concern from Mr. Boone.
Mr. Ross stated he believes the PC should inform Mr. Boone of their concerns. He suggested
those members who agree can sign the letter and those who do not agree can abstain. Mr. Witt
asked the commissioners for a show of hands if they would like to sign the letter. All
commissioners raised their hands, indicating they wanted to sign the letter.
Discussion of Comprehensive Plan: Schedule
Ms. Scheid stated Land Use and Urban Service Boundaries would be the major topics during
future worksessions. She reported on a meeting she attended with Mr. Covey and Mr. Hodge.
She stated the Comp Plan is scheduled for presentation to the BOS in February 2004. She stated
she is unsure if another Community Meeting will be conducted prior to the public hearings. Mr.
Witt referred to a past Community Meeting regarding density issues in the Bent Mountain area.
He noted the citizens were displeased with the proposed restrictions. Mr. Thomason stated the
area might now be more receptive to density protection. Ms. Scheid explained the property
owners often view their land as a legacy to pass to their heirs. She stated citizens might now be
more interested in preservation of the rural areas. She gave a brief history of former efforts
regarding density restrictions in various rural areas. Mr. Witt stated if density restrictions are
too stringent, development would not be economically feasible. Ms. Scheid explained rural
cluster developments might be an agreeable alternative.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 4:28 p.m. for the PC to attend a reception for Mr. Fuzzy Minnix
and the BOS Joint Worksession to discuss the Comprehensive Plan.
Respectfully Submitted,
Approved:
Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
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