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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/6/2015 - MinutesCommissioners Present: Ms. Martha Hooker Mr. Rick James Mr. Gene Marrano Mr. Jim Woltz • - . --- - A Mr. Wayne Bower M TKOOM "M I Mr. Philip Thompson Mr. Ruth Ellen Kuhnel, County Attorney Mr. John Murphy (afternoon work session only) Ms. Megan Cronise (afternoon work session only) Ms. Becky James Ms. Tara Pattisall (afternoon work session only) Ms,'Tammi Wood (afternoon work session only) Mr. Brian Hughes (afternoon work session only) Ms. Susan, McCoy, Recording Secretary Call to Order Ms. Hooker called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. ,A►pproval of Agenda Mr. Marrano made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 4-0. Election of Officers Mr. Thompson opened the floor for nominations of chairman for the 2015 calendar year. Ms. Hooker nominated Mr. Marrano. No other inomiinations were received and the Commission unanimously voted for Mr. Marrano as, chairman for 2015. Mr. Marrano opened the floor for nominations of vice-chairman for the 2015 calendar year. Ms. Hooker nominated Mr. James. No other nominations were received and the Commission unanimously voted for Mr. James as vice-chairman for 2015. Approval of Minutes Ms. Hooker made a motion to approve the minutes of December 15, 2014, which passed 4-0. 1�� ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 6, 2015 Consent Agenda Ms. Pattisall provided an overview of the Sheldon Henderson petition, including current zoning, land use designation, and topography of the property. She stated the petitioner plans to use the property for agricultural use. Ms. Pattisall and the Commissioners discussed family exemption regarding subdividing the property. They discussed surrounding zoning. Ms. Pattisall stated the petitioners currently have an erosion and sediment control permit. Mr. James made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which passed 4-0 Citizen Comments There were none. Commissioners' and Staff Comments Mr. Thompson introduced Planning Services newest staff member, Mr. Brian Hughes, Planner I, noting he will primarily be working in code enforcement. Mr. Thompson discussed the postponement of the Morgan Ventures, LLC petition. Mr. Thompson, Ms. Wood, and the Commissioners discussed the letter received from the National Park Service which includes recommendations for the proposed tower. Mr. Thompson and Ms. Wood stated the petitioner will be submitting additional information regarding the tower prior to the public hearing. Mr. James stated signs opposing the petition have been posted by citizens in the surrounding neighborhood. Mr. Marrano discussed the visibility of the tower from the neighborhood, noting it was not visible from the Blue Ridge Parkway during the balloon test. He also discussed collaborating with other localities regarding cell tower issues. Mr. James discussed consulting a specialist to investigate technical impacts. Mr. Thompson and Ms. Kuhnel discussed this issue with the Commissioners. Mr. James stated neighbors have expressed concern that possible zoning compliance issues exist on the property. Mr. Marrano adjourned the meeting for dinner at 4:26 p.m. EVENING SESSION Mr. Marrano called the Public Hearing to order at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Woltz gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. The petition of Morgan Ventures, LLC to obtain a Special Use Permit for a broadcasting tower (cell tower) approximately 195 feet in height in a C-2, High Intensity Commercial, District on approximately 1.00 acre, located at 4247 Bonsack Road, Vinton Magisterial District. (Postponed at the request of the petitioner) 2. The petition of Roger and Deborah Rardin to rezone an approximately 8.00 acre portion of an approximately 19.44 acre parcel from 1-2, High Intensity Industrial, District to R-1, Low Density Residential, District and to remove a proffered condition from the 11.44 acre portion of the property zoned R-1, Low Density Page 2of4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 6, 2095 Residential, District, located west of the Norfolk Southern Railroad near the 5000 block of Poor Mountain Road and north of Bydawyle Road, Catawba Magisterial District. Ms. James presented the staff report, including a brief history, current zoning, land use designation, and limited road frontage. Mr. Roger Rardin and Ms. Deborah Rardin stated they are trying to sell the property for single family use. Mr. Marrano inquired if the split zoning of the property has created financing issues for the prospective buyer. Mr. Rardin discussed this issue. Mr. Marrano opened the public hearing for public comment. With no citizens requesting to speak, Mr. Marrano closed the public hearing. Mr. James discussed the previous rezoning and concerns regarding the proposed rezoning. He noted staff had reported the proposed rezoning is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. He discussed the adjoining properties which are zoned industrial, noting industrial zoned property in the County is limited. Mr. Marrano inquired about access to the adjoining property. Mr. Thompson discussed this issue, noting the adjacent property is privately owned. Ms. James stated a single family dwelling exists on the adjacent property. She discussed issues which could affect the development of the petitioner's property, including lack of access, limited road frontage, and topographical issues. Mr. Marrano inquired about the zoning history. Mr. Thompson discussed this issue. Ms. Hooker noted the current zoning is not advantageous to the owner. Ms. Hooker made a motion to recommend approval of the request. Mr. Thompson called the roll and the motion passed (3-1) with the following vote: AYES: Hooker, Marrano, Woltz NAYES: James ABSENT: Bower Citizen Comments Ms. Lori Foster, 4535 Red Barn Lane, spoke regarding the petition of Morgan Ventures, LLC. She asked that the Commissioners visit the neighborhood. She discussed the current unobstructed view of Read Mountain from her home. She discussed the importance of preservation of beauty of the community. She discussed the importance of neighborhood preservation and conservation. She stated the adjoining property will be approximately 20 feet from proposed structure. She discussed the aesthetics of the tower, noting it will not fit the surroundings and will be visible above the existing tree line creating an eyesore. She invited the Commissioners to visit the area to see the views and find available cell phone signals. She stated the Comprehensive Plan does not support this use. She requested that the members vote against the petition. Page 3 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 6, 2015 Commissioners' and Staff Comments Mr. Thompson briefly discussed topics for the January 20, 2015 Planning Commission Work Session. With no further business or comments, Mr. Marrano adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: Susan McCoy Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Vi Philip Thpfnpson Secretary, Roan k County Planning Commission o � Gene Marrano Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 4of4