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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/3/2002 - MinutesROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 3, 2002 Present: Mr. Al Thomason Ms. Martha Hooker Mr, Don Witt Mr. Kyle Robinson Mr. Todd Ross Mr. John Murphy Mr. David Holladay Ms. Janet Scheid, Secretary Mr. George Simpson Ms. Susan Carter, Recording Secretary WORK SESSION: Session opened at 4:16 p.m. by Mr. Al Thomason. Approval of Agenda Mr. Robinson moved to approve the agenda with change made to Petition 3. Motion passed 5 -0. Approval of Minutes Mr. Robinson moved to approve the June 4, 2002 amended public hearing minutes. Motion passed 5 -0. Mr. Witt moved to approve the August 6, 2002 public hearing minutes with changes. Motion passed 5 -0. Mr. Thomason moved to approve the August 20, 2002 work session minutes with changes. Motion passed 5 -0. Approval of Consent Agenda Ms. Hooker moved to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed 5 -0. Sign Ordinance There was a brief discussion and review of literature. Site Viewing The meeting was adjourned for site viewing at 4:40 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Todd Ross called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Martha Hooker gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. There was a petition of Keith W. Martin and the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors to obtain a Special Use Permit on a .374 acre parcel located at 3704 Brambleton Avenue and rezone from C -1, Office District to C -2, General Commercial District and obtain a Special Use Permit on a .226 acre portion located at 3738 Brambleton Avenue for the construction and operation of a minor automobile repair service and used automobile dealership, Cave Spring Magisterial District. Mr. John Murphy, Roanoke County Planning, presented the staff report for the petition. Mr. Witt asked for clarification of the location and status of the non- conforming off premise sign. Mr. Murphy stated that the petitioner could provide more information on that. Mr. Witt asked for clarification of the Roanoke County Parks and Recreation Department being opposed to the drainage easement on the property as is shown on the concept plan. Mr. Murphy stated it has been discussed with adjacent property owners regarding the intent and preference being to run the easement near the rear property line. The drainage from the parking area of the Brambleton Center currently flows down to concrete and riprap ditches towards Brambleton Avenue onto this property. In order to be able to develop the property in accordance with the site plan, the stormwater would need to be piped to a storm drain system. Mr. Murphy stated discussions have previously occurred between Mr. Martin and the county regarding drainage. Mr. Witt requested the location and explanation of proposed drainage system. Mr. Murphy stated the proposed area is towards the rear of Mr. Martin's property adjacent to the neighbors on Manassas Drive. He stated the drainage would be routed towards Manassas Drive. He stated Mr. Martin has discussed this proposal with these neighbors. Mr. Robinson verified the site plan is preliminary. Mr. Robinson expressed concern regarding fencing and buffering noting the building is very close to the rear property line. He also noted there is only one contour line on the current concept plan. Mr. Keith Martin displayed the site plan to explain his request. Mr. Witt asked about the status of the current billboard on the property. Mr. Martin stated he is under no obligation to Lamar Advertising regarding the billboard. He stated the billboard would be in the middle of the proposed parking lot. He stated that he plans to remove the sign. Mr. Witt asked about the status of the existing building on the property. Mr. Martin stated if he removes the structure he would lose 30 feet of the entire property to buffering. He stated he would be placing a new facade on the exterior to match the exterior of the new building. Mr. Witt inquired about the new 2 building. Mr. Martin stated the new building will be both a repair shop with dimensions of 60'x 50' and showroom /office space with dimensions of 50' x 50'. Mr. Martin stated the dimensions are similar to the facility he now has in Roanoke City. Mr. Martin stated the aesthetic quality of the property is important to his business. Mr. Witt asked about plans for outdoor lighting. Mr. Martin stated he has not yet studied the county's outdoor lighting regulations. Mr. Witt asked if he was planning on using lighting for the display of automobiles or for security purposes. Mr. Martin stated he plans on using lighting for both. He stated he could scale down display lighting in the evening or after a particular hour use security lighting that would be the most efficient. Mr. Ross asked about the new skin for the existing building. Mr. Martin stated the new skin would go around the entire building. Mr. Martin provided an initial rendering of the proposed building layout with the new property line. He stated he has asked for a temporary grading easement in order to recontour the new property so both properties will match. Mr. Witt noted the back of the building is adjacent to the property line at the Brambleton Center with only approximately two to three feet between the property line and the building. He expressed concern the buffers would not fit into the area as stated on the staff report. Mr. Murphy stated discussion between the County Attorney's office and Parks and Recreation have indicated they are not opposed to putting the trees on county property if necessary. Mr. Robinson expressed concern a precedent would be set by allowing screening off site. Mr. Holladay stated in this situation it is not a required buffer yard or required screening in the commercial area. Mr. Witt then made the motion to recommend approval of the rezoning of .374 acres to C -2: Rezoning: AYES: Hooker, Ross, Robinson, Witt, Thomason NAYS: None ABSENT: None Mr. Witt made the motion to recommend approval of the Special Use permit for .226 acres for a minor automobile repair service with the following conditions: 1) A 6 -foot privacy fence shall be installed and one row of large evergreen trees planted for every 15 linear feet in the area along the common property line between the Brambleton Center and proposed automobile repair and used automobile dealership facility. 2) There shall be a maximum of 15 used vehicles on display for sale on the property at one time. 3 3) All non - conforming signs shall be removed and no off- premise signs shall be displayed at this location. 4) All outdoor lighting shall be directed away from the adjacent neighborhood on Manassas Drive. Special Use Permit: AYES: Hooker, Ross, Robinson, Witt, Thomason NAYS: None ABSENT: None 2. There was a petition of Robert A. Buckley to obtain Special Use Permit to construct a drive -in restaurant on 10.15 acres, located at the 4300 block of Starkey Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District. Mr. David Holladay, Planning Department, gave the staff report for the petition. Mr. Witt asked if beverage service includes selling pastries also. Mr. Holladay stated if it will fit into the proposed building they would most likely sell both. Mr. Thomason stated he did not want alcoholic beverages to be sold from this site. Mr. Witt asked the petitioner, Mr. Robert Buckley, if he has an alternative name for the.service he is proposing to offer. Mr. Buckley stated drive - through espresso and coffee bar. Mr. Witt then made the motion to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit with the following conditions: 1) The Special Use Permit shall be for one drive - through espresso and coffee bar on the parking lot of Old Country Plaza. 2) The drive - through service building shall be placed on existing parking spaces so that the drive - through lanes do not interfere with two -way traffic flow in the parking lot. 3) The drive - through lanes shall be clearly striped to indicate direction of travel. 4) The building shall be located outside all drainage easements. Special Use Permit: AYES: Hooker, Ross, Robinson, Witt, Thomason NAYS: None ABSENT: None 2 3. There was a Subdivision waiver request by Balzer & Associates on behalf of Stoneridge at Bent Mountain, LLC, to waive Section 200.07 of the Roanoke County Public Street and Parking Design Standards and Specifications Ordinance for the development of a subdivision on Route 221 at Route 889, Windsor Hills Magisterial District. Mr. George Simpson, Engineering Department, gave the staff report for the petition. Mr. Thomason asked the location of the 200 feet section, which may exceed 12% grade. Mr. Sean Horne, Balzer & Associates, stated that the initial request was for Phase 1. The 200 -foot section that may exceed the 12% grade is part of Phase 2. He stated the reason they are only asking for Phase 1 at this point is due to the topography of that site. He stated they are unclear as to exactly how Phase 2 is going to be developed to meet the 12% standard. Mr. Thomason inquired about stormwater management. He expressed concern regarding two "hot spots" on property, which will be involved in Phase 2. He stated two people asked him to remind the petitioner of these areas. He stated the next time a petition regarding this property on Phase 2 is brought before the Planning Commission, it will be necessary to show results of perk tests particularly on the lots bordering Mill Creek. Mr. Thomason asked about drainage of stormwater. Mr. Horne stated the lake would be used as the stormwater detention. He stated no additional water would be diverted to the lake, only the existing drainage pattern on premises to date. He stated basically all existing drainage patterns are going to remain the same. Mr. Witt asked why the county requires curbs on 12% and above grade. Mr. Simpson stated curbs are required for those properties because of stormwater runoff. He stated the 12% is related to certain classifications of road, which are related to whether it is mountainous or flat, certain grades and widths, and geometric requirements related to those roads. The 12% is a breakpoint of one of the classifications of roads in a mountainous section. Mr. Horne stated it is the rolling hills classification in this area. Mr. Simpson stated since VDOT will not allow you to exceed 12% in a mountainous section, the County uses the same measure. Mr. Witt noted there is only one entrance into the subdivision and expressed concern with regard to fire and emergency exits. Mr. Simpson stated two entrances are required if the traffic count reaches 150. He stated with the current number of lots on Phase 1, only one entrance is required. Mr. Ross asked staff for clarification of the type of the petition. Mr. Murphy stated it is a waiver of Public Street and Parking Design Standards and Specifications. Mr. Thomason then made the motion to approve the waiver for Phase 1 with the following condition: 1) All construction shall be in concurrence with the site plan drawing submitted by Balzer and Associates on August 29, 2002. AYES: Hooker, Ross, Robinson, Witt, Thomason NAYS: None ABSENT: None FINAL ORDERS The petition of William E. Lee to obtain a special use permit to operate surplus sales on 1.47 acres, zoned 1 -2, Industrial District, located at 3716 Garman Road, Catawba Magisterial District, was denied by the Board of Supervisors at the Public Hearing on August 27, 2002. 2. The petition of 419 Properties, LLC to rezone 3.9 acres from C -2C, General Commercial District with conditions to C -2C, General Commercial District with amended conditions and to rezone 2.7 acres from C -1, Office District to C2C, General Commercial District with conditions to construct a hotel and restaurant, located on North Electric Road, Catawba Magisterial District, was approved by the Board of Supervisors at the Public Hearing on August 27, 2002. 3. The petition of James Dean Consultants, LLC to rezone .64 acres from C- 1, Office District to C -2, General Commercial District and to obtain a Special Use Permit to operate a car wash located on 3504 Electric Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District, was approved by the Board of Supervisors at the Public Hearing on August 27, 2002. 4. The petition of R. W. and Joan C. Bowers to rezone 2.66 acres from C -1 C, Office District with conditions to C -1C, Office District with amended conditions located on the northwest corner of Washington Avenue and Spring Grove Drive intersection, Vinton Magisterial District, was approved by the Board of Supervisors at the Public Hearing on August 27, 2002. There being no ad itional business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully mI ed; Approved: Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission 3