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WORK SESSION MINUTES — NOVEMBER 19, 2002
Present: Mr. Todd Ross
Mr. Al Thomason
Mr. Kyle Robinson
Ms. Martha Hooker
Mr. Don Witt
Ms. Janet Scheid
Mr. Tim Beard
Ms. Susan Carter, Recording Secretary
WORK SESSION:
Session opened at 4:00 p.m. by Mr. Todd Ross.
Approval of Agenda
Mr. Robinson moved to approve the agenda. Motion passed 5-0.
Update of Cotton Hill Land Co., LC Petition
Ms. Scheid reviewed a memo received from Mr. Natt regarding the petition. She explained the
procedure regarding the petitioner's request to the BOS for the PC to hear the petition request a
second time. She stated the BOS will decide at their November 19`h meeting whether or not to
refer it back to the PC to rehear. Mr. Witt stated that the rezoning petition offers some control
over the development regarding access. Mr. Thomason expressed concern as to the reasons the
PC should rehear the petition again. Ms. Scheid explained that the petitioner has expressed a
desire to present a more defined plan including reduced density and trees and buffering. Mr.
Ross inquired about county water and sewer accessibility in the Route 221 area. Ms. Scheid
stated county water and sewer lines end at Cotton Hill Road at this time. Mr. Ross requested
maps of water and sewer lines and zonings of surrounding properties if the petition is referred
back to the PC.
Cash Proffers
Ms. Scheid led a discussion on cash proffers. She stated the policy will be for rezonings only.
Mr. Ross expressed concern the fees may be cost prohibitive for builders. Ms. Scheid stated
more research is necessary before the policy can be drafted. Mr. Robinson expressed concern
about the cost of education, emergency services, etc. which the county currently pays when a
new subdivision is developed. Mr. Witt stated other counties in Virginia have adopted a cash
proffer policy. Ms. Scheid stated staff will need to wait for the BOS to indicate their direction
on this issue before more time is invested in research. Mr. Ross stated the county should have
the total package together before presenting it to the public. Mr. Robinson expressed concern the
cost of the cash proffer would be passed on to the home buyer.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m. by Mr. Mass for site visitation.
Respectfully Submitted,
.Approved:
Secretary, Roanoke County planning Commission