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Home My WebLink About9/2/2014 - Minutes (3)Commissioners Present: Ms. Martha Hooker Mr. Wayne Bower Mr. Rick James Mr. Gene Marrano Mr. Jim Woltz Mr. Philip Thompson Mr. Ruth E[Ien Kuhnel, County Attorney Ms. Becky James Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary Call to Order Ms. Hooker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. She gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. Approval of Agenda Mr. Bower made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 5-0,. ARRE2yaL2LE!Utes Mr. Marrano made a motion to approve the minutes of August 5, 2014, and August 119, 2014, which passed 5-0. Consent Agenda There are no public hearings scheduled for October 7, 2014, Public Hearings 1. The petition of Ibnsina Karkenny to obtain a special use permit to expand the square footage of an existing convenience store by 10 percent or greater in a AV, Agricultural/Village Center, District, on approximately 1. 15 acres, located at 2938 Jae Valley Road, Vinton Magisterial District. Mr. Thompson presented the staff report, including a brief history, surrounding zoning, and future land use of the property. He stated the request is consistent with Comprehensive Plan and the AV district, noting the total square footage is (limited to 3,000 feet. Mr. James inquired about parking requirements. Mr. Thompson discussed this issue. Mr. James inquired about the concept plan, including entrances, use of the additional space, and buffering. Mlr. Thompson stated the petitioner plans to use the additional space for storage, noting any reconfiguration of the property entrances will be addressed by VDOT during site plan review process. Mr. ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 Thompson discussed buffering requirements, noting existing buffering does meet County requirements. Mr. Ibnsina Karkenny stated he does not plan to operate a restaurant at the site. He stated he plans to use the building for storage of inventory. He stated his wife may operate a gift shop within the building. He discussed stormwater management of the property. Mr. Marrano inquired about sufficient parking. Mr. Thompson discussed this issue. Ms. Hooker opened the public hearing for public comment. With no citizens requesting to speak, Ms. Hooker closed the public hearing. Mr. James made a motion to recommend approval of the request. Mr. Thompson called the roll and the motion passed (5-0) with the following vote: AYES: Bower, Hooker, James, Marrano, Woltz NAYES: None ABSENT: None 2. The petition of Tracy Bryant to amend special use permit conditions to operate a garden center in a AVS, Agricultural/Village Center, District with a special use permit on a 0.763—acre portion of an approximately 1.94 -acre parcel, located at 7796 Bent Mountain Road, Windsor Hills Magisterial District. The amended conditions would allow for the addition of a propane filling station to the existing garden center. Ms. James presented the staff report, including the concept plan and proposed conditions. Mr. Marrano inquired about revision of condition #9. Mr. Thompson and Ms. James discussed the proposed changes to the condition. Mr. Marrano inquired about the location of the floodway area and fire and rescue issues. Ms. James discussed this issue, noting issues regarding the floodway and fire and rescue will be addressed during the building permit process. Ms. James and the Commissioners discussed safety issues regarding nearby residences and businesses. Mr. Tracy Bryant discussed stormwater management and safety issues regarding installation of the tank. He stated the tank will be the same type of propane tank used for residences. Mr. Marrano suggested protecting the tank by constructing concrete posts around the tank to prevent accidental damage from vehicles. Mr. James concurred about the importance of protecting the tank from potential damage. Ms. Hooker opened the public hearing for public comment. With no citizens requesting to speak, Ms. Hooker closed the public hearing. Page 2of4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 Mr. Woltz made a motion to recommend approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. The ten -foot planting strip shall be provided adjacent to Bent Mountain Road right-of-way. Within the planting strip, one small evergreen tree shall be planted ever ten linear feet. The landscaping requirements shall comply with the requirements contained in Section 30-92. 2. There shall be no sale or storage of fertilizers or pesticides on the site. The sale of storage of petroleum products on site shall be limited to the propane filling station. 3. As part of site plan review the limits of the FEMA designated flood way shall be established by a Virginia licensed surveyor or engineer and permanently marked on the ground. 4. No equipment or products shall be stored in the FEMA designated flood way. 5. As a part of site plan review a Virginia licensed engineer shall prepare a plan designed to prevent bulk products stored from encroaching into the FEMA flood way. 6. No temporary portable signs may be used on the property. 7. Only a monument sign shall be used as a freestanding sign. The sign shall have a maximum height of seven feet and no greater then 28 square feet of copy area. 8. There shall be no grinding, chipping or processing of mulch, raw wood or other product on the site. 9. There shall be no wholesale distribution from the site. Mr. Thompson called the roll and the motion passed (5-0) with the following vote: AYES: Bower, Hooker, James, Marrano, Woltz NAYES: None ABSENT: None Final Orders 1. The petition of Airport Road Holdings II, LLC to amend the proffered conditions including the Masterplan in a R -4C, High Density Multi -Family Residential Development District with conditions for the Suncrest Community, a residential development with a maximum of 115 dwelling units, located on approximately 6.656 acres near 6044 Peters Creek Road, Hollins Magisterial District. The amended proffers and Masterplan would replace 36 townhomes with 36 multi- family dwelling units (apartments) which would result in all the residential units being multi -family dwelling units (apartments) was approved by the Board of Supervisors at a Public Hearing on May 27, 2014. Citizen Comments There were none. With no citizens requesting to speak, Ms. Hooker closed the citizen comment period. Commissioners' and Staff Comments Mr. Thompson provided an update on the petition of Corporate Property Services, Inc. Page 3 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING: COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 Mr. James, Mr. Bower, and Mr. Woltz complimented Mr. Thompson on his presentation at the Certified Planning Commissioners' Class which they attended. Mr. Thompson stated a Community Meeting regarding the Route 221 Waterline Extension has been scheduled for September 30, 2014. Mr. Thompson reminded the Commissioners that the November and December Planning Commission meetings will be held on Mondays. With no further business or comments, Ms. Hooker adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: Susan McCoy Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Philip Xompson Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission HZIL A Martha Hooker, Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 4 of 4