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WORK SESSION MINUTES -- OCTOBER 16, 2001
Present: Mr. Al Thomason
Mr. Kyle Robinson
Mr. Don Witt
Ms. Janet Scheid
Mr. David Holladay
Mr. Chris Lowe
Mr. Tim Beard
Mr. John Murphy
Mr. Doug Chittum
Ms. Tammi Wood, Recording Secretary
Late: Ms. Martha Hooker
Absent: Mr. Todd Ross
WORK SESSION:
Session opened at 4:05pm by Mr. Al Thomason.
Approval of Agenda
Mr. Witt moved to approve the agenda. Motion passed 3 -0.
Consent Agenda
Mr. Robinson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion passed 3 -0. The
amended Screening, Landscaping and Buffer Yards ordinance will be presented to the
BOS at the November 13 BOS Work Session.
g Chittum, Director, Department
Discussion o Economic Development wit ou i
of Economic Development
Mr. Chittum gave an update on Economic Development in the Clearbrook area
regarding the Land Rover site. He stated that the proposed building will be 4500 square
feet on three sites. He stated that several neighbors have requested that Stable Road
not be used as an entrance/exit, however, VDOT will have the final say on how Route
22o will be used. Mr. Chittum gave an overview of history regarding the purchase and
proposed development of the property. He emphasized that the entrance/exit for the
property is up to VDOT.
Ms. Scheid stated that there will be a Civic League meeting on Thursday night, October
18 at 7:30.
There will be a performance agreement with the BOS on October 23, 2001. The
business is expected to produce $300,000 in tax revenues. There is a water and sewer
lien on the property and there is a $200,000 hook -up fee for the two proposed buildings.
Ms. Hooker asked about the Glen Mary improvements. Mr. Chittum stated that HSMM
was designing the road improvements. County money is being used for the project.
Ms. Hooker asked if we had any prospects for the park and Mr. Chittum stated that they
had one strong prospect.
Review of Draft Mountain Protection Ordinance
Ms. Scheid gave an overview of the updated draft. She requested that the PC use the
Zoning Summary handout to decide on the additional possible prohibited uses and
Special Use Permit Uses. It will be determined what the area of the county is affected
by the MPO and there will be a calculation of the amount of land in each zoning
category keeping in mind that the land can be re -zoned in the future.
Billboard & Off -Premises Signs Moratorium
Ms. Hooker made the motion to put a moratorium on additional Billboards and Off-
premise signs and to revise the zoning ordinance language to prohibit new Off-premises
signs. The motion passed 4-0.
Upcoming Meetinps:
11/8/01 — Colonial Avenue Corridor Meeting in the Board of Supervisors Board Room at
the RCAC. Tim Beard is POC.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Approved:
Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission