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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/5/2002 - MinutesROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - FEBRUARY 5, 2002 Present: Mr. Al Thomason Ms. Martha Hooker Mr. Don Witt Mr. Kyle Robinson Mr. Todd Ross Ms. Janet Scheid, Secretary Mr. David Holladay Mr. John Murphy Mr. Chris Lowe Ms. Tammi Wood, Recording Secretary WORK SESSION: Mr. Todd Ross called the meeting to order at 4:05pm. Approval of Agenda Mr. Witt moved to approve the revised agenda. Motion passed 5 -0. Approval of Minutes Ms. Hooker moved to approve the January 2, 2002 minutes. Motion passed 5 -0. Approval of Consent Agenda Mr. Robinson moved to approve the revised consent agenda. Motion passed 5- 0. Subdivision Waiver Re guest Subdivision waiver request by Mr. Harold Wingate to waive Section 200.07, Curb and Gutter, of the Roanoke County Street Design Standards and Specifications for a 119.54 acre parcel located on Va. State Route 311 — Catawba Valley Drive, Catawba Magisterial District. Ms. Janet Scheid presented the report for this request. Mr. Witt asked why Mr. Wingate was requesting the waiver. Mr. Wingate stated he was requesting the waiver primarily because of the added cost but also due to the rural nature of the area. Ms. Hooker then made the motion to approve the subdivision waiver. Motion passed 5 -0. Sign Ordinance Discussion Mr. Murphy discussed the ordinance and got an overview of the Commission's views on County sign regulations. Site Viewing The meeting was adjourned for site viewing at 4:30pm. PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Todd Ross called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Ms. Hooker gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. 1. The petition of the Roanoke County Planning Commission to re- write the Roanoke County Subdivision Ordinance. Mr. John Murphy, Roanoke County Planning, presented the Staff Report for this petition. Mr. Murphy gave a brief history from Spring 2001 until the present. He described the process the County took in involve the surveyors and engineering professionals and Roanoke Regional Homebuilders Association. Mr. Witt had one question regarding storm water management and the phrase "topographically unsuitable." Mr. Murphy explained that not all the flood plain areas are mapped. Mr. Witt stated that the ordinance was well written and an excellent job was done and he hoped that the surveyors, engineers and developers appreciated all the work. There were no citizen comments. Mr. Witt then made the motion to recommend approval of the Subdivision Ordinance. AYES: Thomason, Robinson, Witt, Hooker, Ross NAYS: None ABSENT: None 2. Petition of Betty J. F. Henderson to obtain a Special Use Permit to operate a Home Occupation for a Beauty Salon on .27 acres, located at 5704 Malvern Road, NW, Hollins Magisterial District. Mr. Chris Lowe, Roanoke County Planning, presented the Staff Report for this petition. Mr. Witt reviewed the suggested conditions and noted that parking issues were not addressed in the conditions. Mr. Thomason asked if any neighbors had contacted staff about the petition. Mr. Lowe stated he had three calls from neighbors, none of them from adjoiners. Mr. Robinson questioned the nature of the concerns and it was stated parking, trash, and a business located in the residential neighborhood. He also clarified the meaning of condition #4 regarding complaints. Ms. Betty J. F. Henderson, 5704 Malvern Road gave a brief history of her knee injuries and the house location. She stated that parking for her customers would be in her driveway and not on the street. She also stated that the days of operation would be Wednesday through Saturday during normal business hours. Mr. Ross asked if she had reviewed the suggested conditions for the SUP. He reviewed them with her. Mr. Warren Campbell, 5711 Malvern Road stated that he was unfamiliar with what was going on until the permit sign was posted. He stated that he did receive the adjoiner notice, but that the petitioner should have touched base with the neighbors. His concerns included parking (which should be strictly limited), a busy intersection where stop signs and speed limits are not obeyed, but primarily he is concerned about the infiltration of P a commercial business in the neighborhood. Ms. Henderson re- addressed these concerns. Mr. Robinson stated that he would support the request due to the hardship on the petitioner and the conditions imposed. Mr. Ross then made the motion to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit because it complies with the Zoning Ordinance. He stated that he would not include parking in the conditions at this time because the customers would park in the driveway. AYES: Thomason, Robinson, Witt, Hooker, Ross NAYS; None ABSENT: None 3. Petition of Jerry and Donna Green to obtain a Special Use Permit for a Private Kennel on 1.50 acres located at 5606 Barns Avenue, Hollins Magisterial District. Mr. Chris Lowe, Roanoke County Planning, presented the Staff Report for this petition. Mr. Thomason questioned the nature of the construction taking place at the head of the driveway. Mr. Lowe was unaware of the construction. Mr. Thomason also expressed concern regarding the three dogs appearing to be running free this afternoon during the site visit. The invisible fencing was discussed. Mr. Jerry Green, 5606 Barns Avenue, addressed the issue of the dogs running free. He stated that the construction was due to the age of the house (170 years old) and the side porch "caving in" while trying to screen it in. Ms. Hooker and Mr. Witt questioned the collaring and shelter of the dogs as well as the amount of barking. Mr. Ross then asked the status of the horses on the property and if they had obtained an SUP for them. Ms. Green stated that they had horses due to a grandfather clause. Staff reported that no SUP had been found, but that further research was needed. Mr. Ross stated that he had concerns regarding invisible fencing, unrestricted dogs, and the horses. Ms. Hooker confirmed that the Invisible fencing was extended up to the road. Mr. Green stated that he would change the area where the dogs are allowed if necessary. Mr. Ross stated that he would not want barking dogs in R -1 zoned area. Ms. Hooker stated that her concerns were that not all the dogs are trained on the fencing and the horses on the property. Mr. Thomason stated that he would like to see the petition approved but would suggest barking collars on the one dog that barks. Mr. Ross had concerns regarding the construction with no building permits, dogs running loose, no collars on the dogs, training for the dogs, and the horse situation. There were no citizen comments. Mr. Ross then made the motion to continue the SUP to the March 5, 2002 PCPH to have time for staff and the petitioner to address and resolve the issues and concerns brought up by the commission. AYES: Thomason, Hooker, Robinson, Ross, Witt NAYS: None ABSENT: None 3 Citizens Comments There were no citizen comments. Comments Colonial Avenue Issue Update Ms. Scheid gave an overview of the VIDOT plans. Originally a 5-lane road was pIanned, but after a series of meetings with the Colonial Avenue Alliance, staff, Mr. Minnix and Mr. Hodge the plan now is to improve the two lane road and add a turning lane at certain sections. There will be another meeting tomorrow night. Issues include looking at traffic calming techniques, no turn on red at Kroger, and a three way stop at Penn Forest. Staff is looking into a better way to have more input in the 6-year plan in the future. Mr. Thomason confirmed that the Colonial Avenue plan was on the secondary road list. Mr. Witt asked if there was the possibility of a no build plan as an option. He stated that would solve the traffic calming problem. Ms. Scheid stated that the citizens have done a lot of work. She also stated that if the project was pulled off the plan, VDOT wants the locality to pay for expenditures up to that point. Final Orders 1. The petition of Mr. Robert Finck to obtain a Special Use Permit for an accessory apartment on 2,24 acres located at 2929 Elderwood Road, Catawba Magisterial District, was approved by the Board of Supervisors with one condition at the Public Hearing on January 22, 2002. There being no additional business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52pm. Respectfully Submitted, loant W Approved: Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission 0