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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/16/2014 - MinutesMr. Wayne Bower Ms. Martha Hooker Mr. Rick James Mr. Gene Marrano Mr. Jim Woltz grITINIPTITT-Tin Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary Ms. Ruth Ellen Kuhnel, County Attorney Ms. Tammi Wood Ms. Becky James Ms. Tara Pattisall Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary Call to Order Ms. Hooker called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Approval of Ag�enida Mr. James made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 5-0. Cir me Prevention Through Environmental Design Officer Richard Crosier, Roanoke County Police Department, discussed Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design {OPTED), includingi a brief history of the program and the security assessment process. He discussed the importance of security assessment of areas, including tree and shrub height, lighting, and signage. He discussed using the environment to improve security, including mowing grass, removing graffiti, and repairing broken windows in order to prevent criminal activity. He discussed security measures including lighting, cameras, and locks. He discussed the importance of lighting design in order to have complete sight of the building. He stated directing lighting downward can prevent light pollution in the night sky. Officer Crosier and the Commissioners, discussed the use of directional signage to control access to buildings. Outdoor Lighting Mr. John Goss provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding various types of outdoor lighting and the effect on the environment. He discussed various types of light pollution. He discussed shielding lighting and pointing lighting to the ground in order to prevent light from being directed into the night sky. He stated LED signs are potential brighter and create more glare. He discussed the colors of various types of lighting, noting warmer colors are better than, cooler colors of lighting. He stated some (lighting can be harmful to human health by disturbing sleep. He stated lighting can also impact wildlife Page 1 of 3 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 96, 2094 especially migratory birds. He discussed placing limits on the brightness of LED signs. He discussed the cost and effectiveness of dusk to dawn lights, noting the light should be shielded to direct the light to the ground. Mr. Goss discussed FBI criminal statistics, noting more criminal activity occurs during daylight hours. He stated glare has been linked to melatonin decrease, depressed immune system, and possible cancers. He discussed the importance of having the correct amount of light in the proper place at the optimum time. Mr. Goss and the Commissioners discussed commercial lighting. They also discussed the use of LED lighting. Residential Chicken Keepinq Mr. Thompson, Ms. Kuhnel, and Ms. Wood discussed researching the application of a sliding scale for residential chicken keeping. Ms. Wood provided a comparison of lot sizes in both residential and agricultural areas. She stated the Hollins district does not have any agricultural zoned areas. She stated Vinton does not have any active residential chicken permits. She discussed chicken coop structures, noting building permits are not required until the square footage meets or exceeds 266 square feet. She noted the roof is counted as part of the square footage. Mr. Thompson stated standards are included on the zoning permit application. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed developing a sliding scale, including lot size and the number of chickens to be allowed within residential zoning. Mr. Thompson also compared regulations in both residential and agricultural zoning districts. Mr. Thompson, Ms. Kuhnel, and the Commissioners discussed enforcement issues regarding creating design guidelines of chicken coops. The consensus of the Commission was to allow six chickens for parcels less than or equal to 20,000 square feet, allow one additional chicken per each additional 10,000 square feet with a maximum of twelve chickens, and roosters are not permitted. Citizens' Comments There were none. Other Comments Mr. Thompson stated a Route 221 Waterline Extension Community Meeting with be held on September 30, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Back Creek Elementary School. Mr. Thompson announced Ms. Mary Zirkle has accepted a position with the Town of Buchanan. With no further business or comments, Ms. Hooker adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m. Page 2of3 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Respectfully Submitted: Susan McCoy Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Philip T ompson Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Approved: yVta - f,+a k4A Martha Hooker Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 3 of 3 SEPTEMBER 16, 2014