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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/21/2015 - MinutesCommissioners Present: Mr, Wayne Bower Ms., Martha Hooker Mr. Rick James Mr. Jim Woltz 10 A - 11 Mr. Gene Marrano Staff Present: Mr. Philip Thompson Mr,. Ruth Ellen Kuhnel, Senior Assistant County Attorney Mr. John Murphy Ms. Megan Cronise Ms. Becky James Ms. Tammi Wood Ms. Naomi Si�odmok Mr. Brian Hughes Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary Call to Order Mr. James called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Approval of Agenda Ms. Hooker made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 4-0. Approval of Minutes Mr. Bower made a motion to approve the minutes as amended of March 3, 2015, which passed 3-0-1, with Mr. Woltz abstaining. Mr. Woltz made a motion to approve the minutes of March 17, 2015, which passed 4-0. Consent Agenda Mr. Hughes provided an overview of the PEG Bandwidth, petition, including zoning, access, and tower elevation. Mr. Thompson noted the request would be by -right except a condition was (placed on the property in 1997. Mr. Murphy stated the condition was in existence prior to the adoption of the current Zoning Ordinance regulations dealing with towers. Ms. Kuihnel and the Commissioners discussed new FCC regulations regarding telecommunication towers and equipment. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed having a consultant review co -location requests. Staff and the Commissioners discussed requiring removal of abandoned) towers. Ms. James discussed current conditions, noting the petitioner has requested that the condition be Page 1 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 21, 2015 removed to allow for co -location on the tower. Ms. James and the Commissioners discussed the size of the proposed microwave antenna. Ms. Siodmok provided an overview of The Branch Family petition, including surrounding zoning, future land use, and the airport overlay. She reviewed the concept plan, noting no buildings are currently located on the site. Mr. Thompson, Ms. Siodmok, and the Commissioners discussed the portion of the property included in the petitioner's request. Ms. Kuhnel and Mr. Thompson, and the Commissioners discussed possible conditions. Ms. Siodmok and the Commissioners discussed property access. Ms. Hooker made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which passed 4-0. Zoning Ordinance Amendments Ms. Wood provided an overview of zero lot line development. Ms. Wood and the Commissioners discussed various types of zero lot line development, including both front and side setback reductions. Ms. Wood stated this type of development is allowed in residential zoning. She stated many developers use the zero lot line option to move the house closer to the roadway. She reviewed the criteria for single family dwellings, including minimum tract size, setbacks, and lot size. She reviewed zoning maps indicating agricultural residential zoned parcels which are currently connected to public water and sewer utilities. Ms. Wood provided an acreage parcel breakdown of zero lot line subdivisions, including the number of parcels within the subdivisions. Mr. Thompson, Ms. Wood, and the Commissioners discussed the zero lot line development options. The consensus of the Commission was to move forward on this issue. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed floodplain regulations, the Model Ordinance, and definitions. They discussed incorporating the Model Ordinance into the Zoning Ordinance through the amendment process. He discussed the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) regulations. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed the proposed definitions and revisions. Mr. Thompson discussed the portions of the proposed definitions which are directly from the Model Ordinance. He stated the Zoning Ordinance amendments will be forwarded to DCR after they have been adopted by the County. Mr. Thompson provided the Commissioners with an email sent by Mr. James regarding the Permitted Use Table. He discussed the importance of definitions within the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Murphy and the Commissioners discussed expanding residential use types, including residential human care facility and using State and Federal criteria as a guide for this use type. Mr. Thompson, Mr. Murphy, and the Commissioners discussed various types of residential dwellings, including single family dwelling, townhouse, two family dwelling, and multiple family dwelling. Mr. Murphy and the Commissioners discussed civic uses, including regulations regarding cultural services, day care center, and family day care home. They discussed public and private clubs. They discussed office use types, including medical and dental clinics. Mr. Murphy and the Commissioners discussed commercial use types, including boarding houses, mini - warehouses, and outdoor dining. They discussed personal services, including beauty and barber shops. Mr. Murphy, Ms. Cronise, and the Commissioners discussed home Page 2of4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 21, 2015 occupation including catering. Mr. Murphy and the Commissioners discussed industrial uses including lumber mills. Mr. Thompson reviewed the draft permitted use table regarding commercial uses which may be appropriate in industrial zoned districts, including medical office, communication services, consumer repair services, and veterinary hospital/clinic, Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed requiring a special use permit for some uses within industrial districts, including agricultural services, automobile dealership, construction sales and services, garden center, and recreational vehicles sales and service. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed the importance of being consistent with similar uses. The consensus of the Commission was to move forward with this issue. Final Orders 1. The petition of Fountain Head Land Company, LLC, to amend the proffered conditions, the Planning and Design Document and the Master Plan for the Planned Residential Development (PRD) known as Ballyhack Golf Club (formerly Fountain Head Golf Resort). The proposed amendments would: change the name of Fountain Head Golf Resort to Ballyhack Golf Club; allow access onto Pitzer Road; remove language regarding minimum house sizes; increase the maximum height of lighting from 16 feet to 18 feet; and allow the possibility of the maintenance facility and additional parking to be constructed on the south side of Pitzer Road. The Ballyhack Golf Club PRD measures approximately 368 acres and is located on Pitzer Road near Saul Lane, Vinton Magisterial District was approved by the Board of Supervisors at a Public Hearing on March 24, 2015. 2. The petition of Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc, to rezone approximately 5.59 acres from 1-1, Low Intensity Industrial, District to C-2, High Intensity Commercial, District for communication services (television production and broadcasting), located at 5305 and 5310 Valleypark Drive, Catawba Magisterial District was approved by the Board of Supervisors at a Public Hearing on March 24, 2015. Citizens' Comments There were none. Commissioners' and Staff Comments Mr. Bowers inquired about application of conditions on approved petitions. Mr. Murphy discussed the procedure and enforcement of conditions and proffered conditions. Mr. Thompson noted VDOT oversees all traffic issues. Mr. Woltz provided an update on the Pipeline Advisory Committee meetings. Ms. Kuhnel stated comments can be made to FERC through June 16, 2015. The Commissioners discussed the importance of balancing citizen needs and providing business opportunities. With no further business or comments, Mr. James adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Page 3 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Respectfully Submitted: Susan McCoy Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission 6� - 'j - Philip T mpson Secreta , Rpapoke Co my Planning Commission Gene Marrano Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 4 of 4 APRIL 21, 2015