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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/2/2002 - MinutesROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -APRIL 2, 2002 Present: Mr. Al Thomason Ms. Martha Hooker Mr. Don Witt Mr. Kyle Robinson Mr. Todd Ross Mr. David Holladay Mr. John Murphy Mr. Chris Lowe Ms, Tammi Wood, Recording Secretary Absent: Ms. Janet Scheid, Secretary WORK SESSION: Session opened at 4:02pm by Todd Ross. _Approval of Agenda Mr. Robinson moved to approve the agenda. Motion passed 5 -0. Approval of Minutes Ms. Hooker moved to approve the March 5, 2002 minutes. Motion passed 5 -0. Mr. Witt made the recommendation to correct the wording of the motions on page 4. Correction of minutes was made. Mr. Witt moved to approve the March 19, 2002 minutes. Motion passed 4 -0 with Mr. Robinson abstaining. Approval of Consent Agenda Mr. Ross moved to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed 5 -0. Site Viewin The meeting was adjourned for site viewing at 4:06pm. PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Ross called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Mr. Ross gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. 1. There was a petition of Hollins Hospitality, LLC to rezone two parcels of .797 acres and 1.290 acres from R -1 to C -2 General Commercial District and R -2 Residential District to C -2 General Commercial District for a Motel /Motor Lodge located on 8008 Plantation Road and 7929 Carvin Street respectively, Hollins Magisterial District. Mr. John Murphy, Roanoke County Planning, presented the Staff Report for this petition. Mr. Mike Pace of Gentry, Locke, Rakes and Moore gave a history of the company's owners and an explanation of the building and location. He stated that if this petition is approved, it would be the first Fairfield Inn located in Roanoke. He referred to the site plan and explained the sanitary sewer plans. Mr. Pace stated that there would be no commercial access to Carvin Street. He stated that he had met with the residents and met with little or no opposition. He said that it was the owner's intent to minimize the adverse effect on the adjoining property owners and that the request was in substantial conformity to the community plan. Mr. Witt asked if the 150 square foot sign was large enough. Mr. Pace stated that it was a tight fit, but that everything was adequate and flows properly. He also stated that the adjoiners main concern was Carvin Street becoming a commercial access road. Mr. Robinson expressed concern about the use of the "back portion" of the site and that the parking was inconvenient. Mr. Pace stated that Marriott had already seen and approved plans as they were but that if it is necessary, there would be no problem moving the parking spaces. He also stated that VDQT made it clear that there would be no commercial traffic on Carvin Street. Mr. Ross verified that there were two separate parcels of land and that two properties would be allowed to have two signs. Ms. Karen Switzer, 7917 Carvin Street, expressed concern regarding changing the parking lot plan to including parking on the "back portion" of the site. Her concern was how to keep the traffic coming into the business parking lot on Plantation Road from going out on Carvin Street. Mr. Jay Thompson, 7920 Carvin Street questioned the use of the area of the adjoining spur. Mr. Ross stated that the spur is out of the control of the Planning Commission tonight. Mr. Les Switzer, 7917 Carvin Street, stated a concern that if the parking lot is moved to the "back lot" it would then be located in front of his house. He also asked what would be done about the lighting. Mr. Pace stated that box lighting which reflects down would be used. Mr. Ross stated that his preference would be to accept the proffer with clarification and that movement of the parking spaces plan would not be in substantial conformity to the site plan. N Mr. Todd Ross then made the motion to recommend approval of the rezoning request based on the fact that the property is located in a core designated area and there are related hospitality uses on adjacent properties with the following proffers: Property be developed in substantial conformity with the Concept Plan dated March 15, 2002 subject to any modifications required during site plan review or agreed to by Roanoke County, including requirements related to buffering and screening the proposed use from adjoining properties. AYES: Witt, Hooker, Thomason, Robinson, Ross NAYS: None ABSENT: None 2. There was a petition of Ralph T. Henry to obtain a Special Use Permit to operate a private stable on two parcels with the total acreage of 34.07acres located between 6341 and 6545 Corntassel Lane, Windsor Hills Magisterial District. Mr. David Holladay, Roanoke County Planning, presented the Staff Report for this petition. Mr. Thomason asked how many horses are in the area. It was stated that on the farm to the east, the number was unknown and there were no horses on Mr. Henry's property at this time. Mr. Thomason confirmed that the horses would be stabled in the barn on the property seen during the site visit. Mr. Witt stated that 34 horses were a lot of horses in a residential area. Ms. Hooker asked about possible reforestation in the area. Mr. Henry, 6546 Corntassel Lane gave a history of the farm and stated that he only found out by accident that he was unable to put horses on the land. Mr. Henry confirmed that the neighbor had a 54 acre tract and there were 9 horses on the land now. Mr. Robinson questioned Mr. Henry on having 34 horses on the property and whether or not the land would support and feed all the horses during a drought. Mr. Witt questioned if the condition for approval would be for 20 horses or if a request for 20 animals (other farm animals) was a possibility. Mr. Holladay stated that the request was for a private stable only. Ms. Hooker stated that there were cows on the adjoining property and gave the area rural character. Mr. Ross discussed the subdividing rights process and what the special use permit covers if Mr. Henry divides the property. There were no citizen comments. Mr. Thomason then made the motion to recommend approval of the special use permit with the following proffered conditions: • No more than one stable animal per 2 acres shall be permitted. • Best Management Practices from the United States Department of Agriculture or Virginia Tech Cooperative Extension Service shall be used to manage animal waste. AYES: Witt, Hooker, Thomason, Robinson, Ross NAYS: None ABSENT: None 3. There was a petition of Fellowship Community Church to obtain a Special Use Permit to operate a religious assembly on 15.652 acres located on Red Lane Extension at Interstate 81, Catawba Magisterial District. Mr. John Murphy, Roanoke County Planning, presented the Staff Report for this petition. Ms. Mary Ellen Goodlatte, gave a brief history of the property. An explanation of 1 -81 stormwater detention per preliminary design and phases 1 -3 were explained. Ms. Goodlatte asked the supporters of the petition to stand. Ms. Hooker verified that the supporters standing were both church members and residents. She also confirmed that the water and sewer were provided by Salem. Ms. Goodlatte stated that the project could be used to bring public water and sewer to Red Lane and that the church would have to pay for the connection. Ms. Goodlatte confirmed that the upper portion was not part of the purchase. Mr. Witt asked if the deceleration lane was possible. Ms. Goodlatte stated that there was enough property to do this. Ms. Brenda Menglecam, was concerned about access to the property. Mr. Don Fabiano, adjoiner, stated that he had quite a few concerns which were not addressed at the community meeting. He stated that the best way to maintain the character of the area is to keep the site R -1 without exception. If exception is given, there should be some restrictions such as landscaping, underground wiring, and consideration given to the athletic facility that is in a state of disrepair with rusting fences. He also requested that there be minimal visual impact on the area. Mr. Ross stated that there are minimum landscaping requirements and he questioned how far the building was from Red Lane. Mr. Jeff Parkhill, Hughes and Associates, stated that there was a minimum 420 feet distance in Phase III and 900 feet in Phase 1. Mr. Ross stated the landscaping standards and confirmed with Ms. Goodlatte that the utilities would be above ground in the area. Ms. Hooker asked how the signage size would be determined. It was stated 30 square feet maximum. In response to the access question, Mr. Parkhill stated that there would be significant grading to construct a bridge across the gully and the remainder of the gully would be used for stormwater retention. 4 Mr. Jim Macfee stated that he generally favors the request from the church. He then stated that because his house was across the street from the church driveway, he was concerned about the traffic and lights and requested that the driveway be moved closer to 1 -81. Mr. Ross confirmed that the signage would be monument type. Ms. Goodlatte stated that they were sensitive to the light issue, that VDOT may not allow the church to move the access closer to 1 -81 and that the church had not designed the signage at this time. Ms. Hooker confirmed that the design shows the signage facing 1 -81 and Red Lane. Mr. Parkhill stated that the signage chosen would be harmonious with the neighborhood. Ms. Hooker stated that the signage for Red Lane should be monument -type and be front lit. Mr. Robinson stated that he had a concern for the use of property, but due to its location next to 1 -81, he felt that a church was probably a good use. Ms. Hooker questioned if the signage on 1 -81 needed to be monument. Mr. Witt stated that they could stipulate the monument -type on Red Lane only. Ms. Hooker then made the motion for favorable approval of the special use permit with the following conditions: Signage on Red Lane would be monument type only and would be front lit, if lit at all The property be developed in substantial conformity with the Concept plan dated February 20, 2002 subject to any modifications required during site plan review or agreed to by Roanoke County, including requirements related to buffering and screening the proposed use from adjoining properties. AYES: Thomason, Hooker, Witt, Robinson, Ross NAYS: None ABSENT: None Ms. Hooker stated that the community meeting was very amicable. She requested that as the church approaches the construction, the grading and construction be performed in close proximity time wise, because if it is not done in a timely manner, it could be a nightmare for the neighbors. Citizens Comments There were no citizen comments. Comments 5 WMEr� . The petition of the continuation of the 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 was approved on March 26, 2002 at the BOS public hearing. 2. The petition of Fellowship Baptist Church to rezone 15 acres from I- 1C Industrial District with conditions to C-1 Commercial District and to obtain a special use permit for a Religious Assembly and Daycare located on 5022 Hollins Road, Hollins Magisterial District was continued by the petitioner on March 26, 2002 prior to the BOS public hearing. There being no additional business, the meeting was adjourned at 8.23pm. Respectfully Submitted, )� Approved: Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission mo ACTION NO. 111=1ky,11 AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER MEETING DATE April 23, 2002 AGENDA ITEM Requests for Public Hearing and First Reading for Rezoning Ordinances; Consent Agenda COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS BACKGROUND The first reading on these ordinances is accomplished by adoption of these ordinances in the manner of consent agenda items. The adoption of these items does not imply approval of the substantive content of the requested zoning actions, rather approval satisfies the procedural requirements of the County Charter and schedules the required public hearing and second reading of these ordinances. The second reading and public hearing on these ordinances is scheduled for May 28, 2002 The titles of these ordinances are as follows: 1) The petition of Winter Properties Partnership, LLP to rezone 3.33 acres from C -2, General Commercial District with conditions to C-2 General Commercial District with amended conditions and to obtain a Special Use Permit on a 4.20 acre parcel to expand mini - warehouses, located at 2205 Washington Avenue, Vinton Magisterial District. 2) The petition of Barrens Development Corporation to rezone 7,883 square feet from C- 2 General Commercial District to R -3C Medium Density Multi- Family Residential District with conditions, located at the south side of U. S. 11 at North Brook Drive, Hollins Magisterial District. 3) The petition of Haven of Hope Community Church to obtain a special use permit for a religious assembly on 1 acre, located at 4108 Electric Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District. MAPS ARE ATTACHED; MORE DETAILED INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends as follows: (1) That the Board approve and adopt the first reading of these rezoning ordinances for the purpose of scheduling the second reading and public hearing for May 28 2002 (2) That this section of the agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately set forth as Items 11 =3, and that the Clerk is authorized and directed where required by law to set forth upon any of said items the separate vote tabulation for any such item pursuant to this action. Respectfully submitted, Paul M. Mahoney County Attorney Action No Yes Abs Approved (} Motion by Church Denied (} Flora Received O McNamara Referred Minnix to Nickens