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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/15/2014 - MinutesCommissioners Present: Ms. Martha Hooker Mr. Rick James Mr. Gene Marrano (arrived after approval of the agenda) Mr. Jim Woltz Commissioners Absent: Mr. Gary Jarrell Staff Present: Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary Ms. Ruth Ellen Kuhnel, Assistant County Attorney Mr. David Holladay Ms. Megan Cronise Ms. Tammi Wood Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary Call to Order Ms. Hooker called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Approval of Agenda Mr. James made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 3-10. Landscavina Proiects at Merriman Roundabout and allona Williamson Road near Hollins University Ms. Cronise presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the VDOT Comprehensive Roadside Management Program (CRMP), including landscaping requirements, signage requirements, renewal of agreement, and locality requirements. Ms. Cronise and the Commissioners discussed placement, installation, and maintenance of signage. Ms. Cronise stated the County has approved three projects within two years with two additional projects being proposed. She provided updates on existing CRMP projects, including Williamson Road at Plantation Road, Williamson Road at Peters Creek Road, and Colonial/Penn Forest Roundabout. Ms. Cronise reviewed the Proposed CRMP Projects, including Merriman Roundabout Maintenance and Williamson Road Medians along Hollins University frontage. Mr. Marrano inquired about lighting regulations near the Merriman Roundabout and Penn Forest/Colonial Avenue Roundabout. Mr. Holladay and Mr. Thompson discussed this issue. Ms. Cronise discussed landscaping, visibility, and signage of the proposed projects. Ms. Cronise and the Commissioners discussed the next steps for the projects. Page 1 of 3 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 15, 2014 Transportation Projects Mr. Holladay provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding current and completed transportation projects. He discussed the Route 221 Widening Project which included two 4-lane bridges over Back Creek, a left turn lane to Cotton Hill Road, a new bridge on Cotton Hill Road, and alignment of Ran Lynn Road and Cotton Hill Road. He discussed the Route 11/460 Widening Project which includes 2.1 miles of 4-lane divided highway, right shoulder lane for bicycle access, and a sidewalk on north side from Fort Lewis Elementary School to Fort Lewis Baptist Church. Mr. Holladay and the Commissioners discussed project delays and estimated completion date. Mr. Holladay discussed the Exit 140 Park & Ride project, noting it is a VDOT administered project. He stated consultants have been hired to complete the preliminary engineering phase. He stated no right-of-way needs are anticipated. He stated the design will include features to lessen the impact to adjacent neighbors. Mr. Holladay reviewed the status of the Plantation Road Streetscape project, noting consultants have been developing plans for phased construction. He and the Commissioners discussed funding and the project timeline. Ms. Cronise provided an update of the greenway development in the Hollins area. Mr. Holladay discussed the VDOT Six-Year Improvement Program, including the Route 220 Bridge over Back Creek and Crowell Gap Road turn lanes, noting preliminary engineering of the project is underway. He reviewed the VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan, including upgrading Cotton Hill Road to meet current standards. He discussed McVitty Road/Old Cave Spring Lane, noting preliminary engineering has been completed. The Commissioners and staff discussed citizen concerns regarding straightening of McVitty Road/Old Cave Spring Lane, including increased traffic and speeding. Mr. Holladay discussed the VDOT Revenue Sharing Program, including replacement of culvert on Farmington Drive for Mudlick Creek downstream from Hidden Valley High School. He stated this project will require an 8-week closure during summer months. He discussed Regional Planning of Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission (RVARC), includiing Regional Pedestrian Plan and Roanoke River Blueway Plan. Mr. Holladay and the Commissioners discussed river access and water trails. Mr. Holladay, Mr. Thompson, and Commissioners discussed bicycle lane designations, regulations, and signage. Citizens' Comments There were none. Other Comments Mr. James stated he had received an inquiry from a property owner regarding the status of the Corporate Properties petition. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed the status of the petition. Mr. Thompson stated the Community Meeting regarding Airport Road Holdings 11, LLC will be held on April 17, 2014, at 6:30 p.m., at Burlington Elementary School. Page 2 of 3 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 15, 2014 Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed possible work plan topics, including reviewing overlay districts and land use designations within each corridor. With no further business or comments, Ms. Hooker adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: Susan McCoy O Il Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Philip Th mp§on — f Secretajr, Roanoke County Planning Commission Approved: Mart a Hooker Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 3 of 3