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Home My WebLink About8/5/2014 - Packet County of Roanoke PLANNING COMMISSION Ms. Martha Hooker, ChairmanCatawba District Mr. Gene Marrano, Vice-ChairmanCave Spring District Mr. Wayne BowerHollins District Mr. Rick JamesVinton District Mr. Jim WoltzWindsor Hills District AGENDA TUESDAY,AUGUST 5,2014 th 4:00 P.M. (4FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 438) WORK SESSION A.Call to Order B.Approval of Agenda C.Approval ofMinutes:July 15, 2014 D.Consent Agenda: September 2, 2014 1. The petition ofIbnsina Karkennyto obtain a special use permit to expand the square footage of an existing convenience storeby 10 percent or greaterin a AV, Agricultural/Village Center,District,on approximately 1.15acres,located at 2938 Jae Valley Road, Vinton MagisterialDistrict. 2. The petition ofTracy Bryantto amendspecial use permit conditionsto operate a garden center in a AVS, Agricultural/Village Center,Districtwith a special use permiton a 0.763–acre portion of an approximately 1.94-acreparcel,located at 7796 Bent Mountain Road,Windsor Hills MagisterialDistrict.The amended conditionswould allow for the addition of a propane filling station to the existing garden center. E.Citizens’ Comments F.Comments of Planning Commissioners and Planning Staff G.Adjournment for Residential Chicken Keeping Site Visits H.Adjournment PO Box 29800, Roanoke, VA 24018 * Phone (540) 772-2068 * Fax (540) 776-7155 County of Roanoke PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION MINUTES JULY 15, 2014 CommissionersPresent: Ms. Martha Hooker Mr. Rick James Mr. Wayne Bower Mr. Jim Woltz Commissioners Absent: Mr. Gene Marrano Staff Present: Mr.Philip Thompson,Secretary Ms. Megan Cronise Ms. Tammi Wood Ms. Mary Zirkle Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary Others Present: Mr. Al Bedrosian, Board of Supervisors, Hollins Magisterial District Call to Order Ms.Hookercalled the meeting to order at6:07p.m. Approval of Agenda Mr.Woltzmade a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 4-0. Approval of Minutes Mr.Jamesmade a motion to approve the minutes of May 6, 2014,and May 20, 2014 which passed 4-0. Election of Vice-Chairman Ms.Hookeropened the floor for nominations of vice-chairman for the remainder of the 2014calendar year. Ms.Hooker nominatedMr. Marrano.No other nominations were received and the commission voted4-0for Mr. Marranoas vice-chairman for the remainder of 2014. Planning Commission Records Online Mr. Thompsonprovided a brief overview of the records online. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners reviewed the Planning Commission website, including searching archived meeting minutes and packets. He stated more information will be available on the website in the future. Page 1of 3 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 15, 2014 Route 221 Waterline Extension Analysis Mr. Thompson provided a brief history of the Route 221 Waterline Extension project. He stated areas along the corridor have had water quality and quantity issues, including Forest Edge and Carriage Hills subdivisions.Ms. Wood provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the waterlineanalysis, including area zoning and future land use designations. She reviewed Western Virginia Water Authority calculations of road frontage compared to acreage, including implementation of a 500 foot buffer from Bent Mountain Road. Mr. Thompson discussed public waterline access regulations and fees. Mr. Thompson, Ms. Wood, and the Commissioners discussed current water quality and quantity issues, including issues affecting the schools.They discussed gross acreage, allowable lots within the acreage, and topographical issues.Ms. Wood discussed the percentage of vacantand existing lots within and outside the subdivisions. She stated more information could be viewed onthe County’swebsite atwww.roanokecountyva.gov/pzin the Community Planning Areas section. Mr. Woltz suggestedrevising current road standardsdue to topographicalissues of the area.Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed potential impactsfrom developmentandstormwatermanagementregulations.Mr. Thompson and Ms. Wood discussed the proposed timeline for placing the project on the Capital Improvement Plan.Mr. Thompson, Ms. Wood, and the Commissioners discussed concernsregarding drilling new wells, including findings of the geotechnical study of the area. Mr. Thompson noteddevelopment of new wellswould likely includeacquisition of additional property.He stated that the proposed waterline would be constructed alongthe current right-of-way. Electronic Packets Mr. Thompsonand the Commissioners discussedthe process for acquiringmeeting packetsvia the website. He stated paper copies of the packets will no longer be provided beginning in September. Citizens’Comments There were none. Other Comments Ms. Hooker thanked Mr. Bedrosian for attending the meeting. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners welcomed Mr. Bower to the Planning Commission. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed the status of the Route 419 Main Library. Mr. Thompson reviewed the July 15, 2014 Planning Services News & Notes, including upcoming meetings and events. Mr. James stated he will be unable to attend the August 5, 2014 Planning Commission Work Session. Page 2of 3 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 15, 2014 With no further business or comments, Ms.Hookeradjourned the meeting at 7:17p.m. Respectfully Submitted: ________________________________ Susan McCoy Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission ________________________________ Philip Thompson Secretary, Roanoke County PlanningCommission Approved: ________________________________ Martha Hooker Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 3of 3