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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/6/2015 - MinutesCommissioners Present: Mr. Wayne Bower Ms. Martha Hooker Mr. Rick James Mr. Gene Marrano (arrived after approval of minutes) Mr. Jim Woltz Staff Present: Mr. Philip Thompson Mr. Ruth Ellen Kuhnel, Senior Assistant County Attorney Mr. Butch Workman Mr. John Murphy Ms. Megan Cronise Ms. Naomi Siodmok Ms. Becky James Mr. Brian Hughes Mr. Tori Williams Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary Guest: Mr. Peter Lubeck:, Assistant County Attorney Work Session Mr. James called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Approval of Agenda Mr. Woltz made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 4-0. Approval of Minutes Mr. Bower made a motion to approve the minutes of September 1, 2015, which passed 3-0-1, with Ms. Hooker abstaining. Mr. Thompson introduced Planning Services newest staff imem:ber, Mr. Tori: Williams, Planner 11. Ms. Kuhnel introduced Mr. Peter Lubeck, Assistant County Attorney, noting he primarily works with the Department of Social Services but is being cross -trained with the main office. Park(inn) Lot Darr Ms. Siodmok provided a brief history of using parking lots as public spaces. She stated the third Friday in September is the day this celebration takes place annually. She stated Page 1 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 6, 2015 this year it was held at South County Library, noting participants included Parks and Recreation, Ride Solutions, and County staff members. She stated fourteen parking spaces were used for the event. She reviewed the vision of the event which included games, art, and chalk drawing. She stated local school children were invited to attend the event. She stated Mill Mountain Zoo and various retailers participated in the event, noting approximately 200 people attended the event. She discussed the take-aways and future goals, including meeting with other nearby localities, conducting contests with prizes, and creating parklets and pavement parks. Mr. Marrano inquired about allowing food trucks at events. Mr. Thompson, Ms. Kuhnel, and the Commissioners discussed this issue. Planning Commission Meeting Times Mr. Marrano stated he would like more flexibility with meeting times. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed this issue. The consensus of the Commission was to continue site visits as a group for upcoming agenda items and maintain flexibility with scheduling of meeting times. Upcoming Planning Commission Meetings Mr. Thompson noted there are no new applications scheduled for the November 2, 2015 Planning Commission Public Hearing. He and the Commissioners also discussed scheduling issues regarding the December meetings. Mr. Woltz made a motion to cancel the November 2, 2015 Planning Commission Public Hearing, which passed 5-0. Ms. Hooker made a motion to change the December Planning Commission Public Hearing from December 7, 2015 to December 1, 2015, and the Planning Commission Work Session from December 21, 2015 to December 15, 2015, which passed 5-0. Zoning Ordinance Amendments (Floodplain Overlay District) Mr. Thompson and Mr. Workman provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Floodplain Overlay District, including government roles, flood history, and flood management. Mr. Thompson discussed flood mapping, noting most maps are in digital format. Mr. Workman and the Commissioners discussed elevation surveys. Mr. Workman stated that the State inspects the entire program. Mr. Thompson compared the model ordinance to the proposed County ordinance, noting the model ordinance will be incorporated into the County's ordinance, noting that adding definitions will better clarify the ordinance. He stated new development would need to comply with revised regulations. He stated if an addition is made to existing buildings only the addition would need to comply with the regulations. He stated if improvements to existing buildings are greater than fifty percent of the market value of the building, the entire building would need to comply with the new standard. Mr. Workman discussed alternations which may be required for structures built within the floodplain. Mr. Thompson, Mr. Workman, and the Commissioners discussed the standards which homeowners need to meet in order to qualify for Federal funding and insurance coverage. Page 2of4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER 6, 2015 Mr. Thompson reviewed the timeline of the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments regarding the Floodplain Overlay District. The Commissioners and staff discussed sections of the Floodplain Overlay District Amendments which need clarification. Consent Agenda There were no items. Citizen Comments There were none. Commissioners' and Staff Comments Ms. James and the Commissioners discussed the petition of Drew Patterson (Verizon Wireless Agent), including the balloon test which was performed at 199 feet. Ms. James stated the petitioner is revising petition to lower the height of the tower, noting the petition will be resubmitted with changes. Ms. Kuhnel and the Commissioners discussed historical findings in the area. Ms. James and the Commissioners discussed conducting a community meeting after the revisions are submitted. Mr. Woltz suggested reviewing the subdivision ordinance, including definitions and required road frontage. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed this issue. Mr. Woltz also discussed reviewing property which is available for industrial development. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed reviewing environmental issues and regulatory impediments within the County. They discussed options including analysis of Future Land Use map and reviewing areas which are inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed developing a strategic plan for the County. Mr. Thompson stated the Explore Park Masterplan meetings will be held on October 19, 2015, at Penn Forest Elementary School and October 20, 2015, at the Salem Civic Center. Mr. Thompson stated a meeting will be held at the Town of Vinton on October 12, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss plans for the Roland E. Cook School building. Mr. Marrano and the Commissioners congratulated Ms. Kuhnel on her appointment as County Attorney. Mr. Marrano congratulated Mr. Woltz and his family on receiving the 2015 Land Saver Award. With no further business or comments, Mr. Marrano adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: Susan McCoy Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 3 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OCTOBER $, 2015 Philip Tho 0son Secretary, ar!pke County Planning Commission Gene arrano Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 4 of 4