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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/18/2015 - MinutesCommissioners Present: Mr. Wayne Bower Ms. Martha Hooker Mr. Rick James Mr. Gene Marrano (evening session only) Mr. Jim Woltz Staff Present: Mr. Philip Thompson Mr. Ruth Ellen Kuhnel, Senior Assistant County Attorney Mr. David Holladay Mr. John Murphy Ms. Tara Pattisall Mr. Brian Hughes Ms. Naomi Siodmok Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary Work Session Mr. James called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. Approval of Agenda Ms. Hooker made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 4-0. Approval of Minutes Mr. Woltz made a motion to approve the minutes of July 21, 2015,�which passed 4-0. Consent Agenda Mr. Bower made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which, passed 4-0 Designated Growth Areas Mr. Holladay provided an overview of House Bill 2 legislation (HB2), noting it provides new methods and procedures for scoring and funding transportation projects in Virginia. He discussed the initial screening process, noting projects which will be eligible for consideration will be required to serve corridors of statewide significance, regional networks or urban development areas (UDAs). He stated the UDAs or other Designated Growth Areas will need to have been officially adopted by local governments. He stated the deadline for this designation is, October 1, 2015, in order to qualify for HB2 project screening. Mr. Holladay provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding House Bill 2 Legislation (HB2). He discussed the process including screening, scoring, and funding. He reviewed the Future Land Use (FLU) map and the corridors of statewide significance, including Page 1 of 5 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 18, 2015 roads, rail, and air. He discussed regional networks including multi -modal networks that facilitate intraregional travel within urbanized areas. He reviewed Roanoke MPO Regional Needs (VTrans204O). He discussed the definition of UDAs, noting they are designated through a comprehensive planning process. He reviewed unadopted UDAs (2011), including Tanglewood Mall, Electric Road North, West Main Street, and Glenvar East. He reviewed the FLU map, including designations which meet the UDA criteria and proposed Designated Growth Areas. Mr. Holladay and the Commission discussed HB2 and the State funding process. They discussed various areas which: have been on the Six Year Road Plan. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed the scoring process. Mr. Holladay discussed potential areas needing safety improvements. Supreme Court Decision Ms. Kuhnel discussed Reed v. Town of Gilbert, Arizona, June 18, 2015, a local government case regarding the First Amendment and sign ordinance. She stated the Town of Gilbert's ordinance differentiated between ideological signs, political signs, and temporary directional signs, noting these types of signs were restricted to various size and time limits. She stated the plaintiff filed suit when his church was cited for violating the time limit for temporary directional signs, noting the plaintiff claimed the sign ordinance violated the First Amendment. She stated that the court determined the sign ordinance was a content -based law because the town's ordinance singles out signs bearing a particular message. She stated the court ruled that the sign regulation violated the First Amendment because it was content based. Ms. Kuhnel, Mr. Thompson, and the Commissioners discussed the court case, including enforcement issues in Roanoke County. Citizen Comments There were none. Commissioners' and Staff Comments Ms. Hooker inquired about recycling for the County. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed this issue. Mr. James inquired about Intercept property use. Mr. Murphy provided a status update on the Intercept property, noting the company submitted building plans and has received a temporary certificate of occupancy. He stated 70-80 offices are located in the building, noting treatment is not being offered at the facility. Mr. Thompson provided a brief review for petition submitted by Drew Patterson for a cell tower. He stated a consultant is under contract to review the application. He stated the petition is scheduled for public hearing in October, 2415 Mr. Thompson reviewed the Draft Permitted Use Table regarding proposed Zoning Ordinance revisions. Mr. James adjourned the meeting for dinner at 5:16 p.m. Page 2of5 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 18, 2015 EVENING SESSION Mr. Marrano called the Public Hearing to order at 7:00 p.m. Mr. James gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. 1. Proposed amendments to Article II (Definitions and Use Types), Article III (District Regulations), and Article IV (Use and Design Standards) of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendments would: amend the definition of personal improvement services; amend the permitted uses and uses allowed by special use permit in the R-2 (Medium Density Residential), 1-1 (Low Intensity Industrial), and 1-2 (High Intensity Industrial) zoning districts; and it would amend the use and design standards for private stable, accessory apartments, multi -family dwelling, two family dwelling, agricultural services, bed and breakfast, and accessory uses for residential use types (residential chicken keeping). Mr. Thompson reviewed the proposed amendments. Mr. Thompson discussed changes to Article 11, regarding Personal Improvement Services to include fitness centers. He discussed proposed changes in Article III regarding Bed and Breakfast in R-2 districts with conditions. He discussed adding Medical Office, Communication Services, Consumer Repair Services, Personal Improvement Services, and Veterinary Hospital/Clinic as a permitted uses in 1-1 districts. He stated other commercial uses to be added would require a special use permit, including Agricultural Services, Automobile Dealership, Automobile Repair Services, Minor, Automobile ParttSupply, Retail, Construction Sales and Services, Convenience Store, Fuel Center, Garden Center, Gasoline Station, Manufactured Home Sales, and Recreational Vehicle Sales and Service. He stated Personal Improvements would be added to permitted uses in 1-2 districts, noting Medical Office would be allowed only by special use permit. Mr. Thompson discussed changes for Article IV — Use and Design Standards. He discussed changes to Stable, Private which would require a shelter for the horse or pony, one horse will be permitted for every two (2) fenced acres, all confined areas and fencing shall be securely constructed, and a plot plan shall be required showing the location of all structures and the location and type of fencing. Mr. Thompson discussed Accessory Apartments General Standards. He discussed changes including an Accessory Apartment may be located in an accessory structure on the lot provided that the parcel meets the minimum lot size requirement of the zoning district it is located in and the accessory building shall comply with all applicable zoning requirements for a principal building. He stated if these standards are not met a special use permit would be required. He stated the accessory apartment cannot exceed one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet. He stated regarding General Standards in the C-1 and C-2 districts that the accessory apartment shall be allowed in conjunction with a civic, office or commercial use type. He stated the civic, office or commercial use type must occupy at least fifty (50) percent of the gross floor area on the site. Page 3 of 5 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 18, 2015 Mr. Thompson stated regarding Multi -family Dwelling the use shall be allowed in conjunction with a civic, office or commercial use type. He stated the multi -family use may account for up to fifty (50) percent of the gross floor area on the site. He stated a special use permit would be required if the multi -family use accounts for more than fifty (50) percent of the gross floor area on the site. He stated regarding Two-family Dwelling the use shall be allowed in conjunction with a civic, office or commercial use type. He stated the two-family dwelling use may account for up to fifty (50) percent of the gross floor area on the site_ He stated a special use permit would be required if the two-family use is more than fifty (50) percent of the gross floor area on the site. Mr. Thompson stated that regarding Commercial Use, Agricultural Services would be permitted in C-1, C-2, and 1-1 districts, including any outdoor storage area for agricultural equipment awaiting repair shall be place in a storage yard. He stated Bed and Breakfast in R-1 and R-2 districts would allow one (1) guest sleeping room or accommodation as a by -right use provided the maximum number of guest occupants shall not exceed four (4) guests. He stated that two (2) or more guest sleeping rooms would require a special use permit on lots that are less than five (5) acres. He stated a Bed and Breakfast would be by -right on lots that are five (5) acres or greater in size. Mr. Thompson stated regarding Residential Use Types for Residential Chicken Keeping that the maximum total area will be two hundred fifty (250) square feet for both the coop and chicken enclosure. He reviewed a chart regarding the permitted maximum number of female chickens (hens) per lot. He stated six hens would be allowed for lots 20,000 square feet or less, 9 hens for lots 20,001 square feet to 1.0 acre, and a maximum of 12 hens for lots greater than 1.0 acre. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed the proposed amendments. Mr. Marrano opened the public hearing for public comment. With no citizens requesting to speak, Mr. Marrano closed the public hearing. Mr. James requested personal improvement services be added to the Permitted Use Chart. The consensus of the Commission was to allow Medical Office in 1-2 district by -right. The consensus of the Commission was to change several of the special uses to by -right uses in the 1-1 district, including Agricultural Services, Automobile Repair Services, Minor, Automobile Parts/Supply, Retail, Construction Sales and Services, and Garden Center. Mr. Woltz made a motion to recommend approval of the Zoning Ordinance Amendments. Mr. Thompson called the roll and the motion passed (5-0) with the following vote: Page 4 of 5 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AYES: NAYES: ABSENT: Citizen Comments There were none. Bower, Hooker, James, None None Marrano, Woltz AUGUST 18, 2015 Commissioners' and Staff Comments Mr. Thompson stated an application for a cell tower has been submitted for public hearing in October, 2415. He stated a consultant contracted by the County will review the application. He stated the balloon test and community meeting have not yet been scheduled. With no further business or comments, Mr. Marrano adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: Susan McCoy Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Philip T mpson Secretary, RoanQke County Planning Commission Gene M-arrano Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 5 of 5