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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/16/2015 - MinutesCommissioners Present: Mr. Wayne Bower Ms. Martha Hooker Mr. Rick James Mr. Gene Marrano Mr. Jim Woltz Staff Present: Mr. Philip Thompson Ms. Ruth Ellen Kuhn,el', Senior Assistant County Attorney Mr. David Holladay Mr. John Murphy Ms. Megan Cronise Ms. Becky James Ms. Naomi Si:odmok Ms. Tara Pattisall Mr. Brian Hughes Mr. Tori Williams Mr. Todd Morland, Communications and Information, Technology Mr. Brian Epperley Ms. Susan, McCoy, Recording Secretary Guests: Mr., Paul Mahoney Ms. Judie Mahoney Ms. Cristina Finch, Roanoke -Alleghany Regional Commission Mr. Marrano welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Mahoney. Mr. Bower ledl the invocation. Dinner began at 6:00 p.m, Work Session Mr. Marrano called the meeting to order at 6:28 p.m. Approval of Agenda Mr. James made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 5-0. Resolution of Appreciation to Mr. Paul MI. Mahoney The Commissioners and staff thanked Mr. Mahoney for years served as the Roanoke County Attorney. Mr. Thompson read the resolution of appreciation. Ms. Hooker made a motion to approve the resolution. Page 1 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 16, 2015 Mr. Thompson called the roll and the motion passed (5-0) with the following vote: AYES: Bower, Hooker, James, Marrano, Woltz NAYES: None ABSENT: None Mr. Marrano presented the resolution to Mr. Mahoney. Ms. Hooker and Mr. Thompson presented gifts and cards to Mr. Mahoney from the Commission and staff. Both the Commissioners and staff expressed appreciation for Mr. Mahoney's service and dedication to the County. Mr. Marrano recessed the meeting at 7:01 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at 7:14 p. M. Approval of Minutes Mr. Woltz made a motion to approve the minutes of October 6, 2015, and October 20, 2015, which passed 5-0. Consent Agenda Ms. Pattisall provided a brief overview of the State Central Bank petition, including the proposed removal of a proffered condition and amendment of the Planning and Design documents. Mr. Thompson stated some issues may need to be addressed during site plan review including private road standards, fire and rescue access, integrity of existing structures in the development, and stormwater pond. He stated the development does not currently have a homeowners' association (HOA). Mr. Thompson, Ms. Pattisall, and the Commission discussed the current condition of the private roads, noting some of the roads show signs of distress. Ms. Pattisall, Mr. Thompson, and the Commissioners discussed the background of the development and the private road standards. They discussed expectation of building standards of current property owners. Mr. Thompson discussed real estate valuations for the lots in the subdivision. Mr. Thompson, Ms. Cronise, and the Commissioners discussed requirements necessary for roads to meet the private road standards. Mr. Bower made a motion to approve the consent agenda for December 1, 2015, which passed 4-0-1, with Mr. Woltz abstaining. Neighborhood Concern Application Mr. Murphy introduced Mr. Todd Morland, GIS Analyst, noting he has developed an online complaint form for the County. Mr. Murphy stated the system provides for more automation. Mr. Morland provided a PowerPoint presentation demonstrating the operation of the system. He discussed system access, submission of complaint information, and checking the status of cases. He stated the status of each complaint can be viewed twenty-four hours after submission of the complaint. He discussed the desktop version of the application, including inspection records, property ownership, and zoning designation. He stated the desktop version also has the capability of generating Page 2 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 16, 2015 violation letters from the database. Mr. Moriand stated the system went live on August 23, 2015, noting over five hundred submissions have been made through the new system. Roanoke Valley Transit Vision Plan Ms. Cristina Finch, Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission (RVARC), provided a PowerPoint presentation. She discussed the long range multimodal transportation plan, including walking, riding, biking. She stated RVARC is working in conjunction with VDOT on transit issues. She reviewed the Roanoke Valley Area MPO Study Area, including the 2010 census urbanized area and the MPO 2040 study area boundary. She provided a history and usage of County of Roanoke Transportation (CORTRAN), which is a service for people sixty years of age or older or people who have a disability. Ms. Finch and the Commissioners discussed increased usage of the service. She stated CORTRAN trips are generated for medical, recreation, and employment destinations. She stated some customers receive subsidies from funding sources. She discussed the importance of transit, including livability, traffic reduction, access to jobs, goods, and services, and economic growth. She discussed citizen input, noting CORTRAN customers have requested evening and weekend service. Ms. Finch, Mr. Thompson, and the Commissioners discussed the cost of riding CORTRAN. Ms. Finch discussed a livable Roanoke Valley, including economic and workforce development, healthy living, natural assets. She stated transit preserves the environment. She stated transit promotes healthy living by giving access to healthcare, wellness, exercise, recreation, cultural activities, and healthy food. She reviewed a map regarding designated growth areas. She discussed the role of local governments, including working together to plan transit services, provide zoning codes that establish development density to support transit, create walkable developments, meet citizen needs for transit services, and provide funding. She discussed the timeline for the survey and data analysis, including outreach to the community and adoption of the plan. Ms. Finch, Mr. Thompson, and the Commissioners discussed transit needs in the area. Mr. Holladay stated mass transit re- valuation would be beneficial, including creating direct routes to various venues. Citizen Comments There were none. Commissioners' and Staff Comments The Commissioners congratulated Ms. Hooker on her election to the Board of Supervisors, Catawba Magisterial District. The Commissioners thanked staff for providing an opportunity to celebrate Mr. Mahoney's service to the County. Ms. James stated a Community Meeting will be held on December 9, 2015, regarding the petition of Drew Patterson (Verizon Wireless Agent). Ms. James, Mr. Thompson, and the Commissioners discussed the status of the petition. Mr. Thompson stated the County is beginning to conduct the Community Strategic Plan Survey. He stated the Board of Supervisors is currently working on the Vision Statement for the County. Page 3 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 16, 2015 Mr. Thompson stated the State of the County Address will be held November 17, 2015, at Green Ridge Recreation Center. Mr. Thompson stated the Town of Vinton is holding a public hearing to rezone the Roland E. Cook property. Mr. Thompson stated the dedication of Town of Vinton Library will be held on November 18, 2015. Mr. Holladay stated an informational meeting regarding enhanced speeding enforcement zones on Meadowlark Drive and Canter Drive will be held on November 19, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Cave Spring Middle School. Mr. Holladay and the Commissioners discussed this issue. Mr. Murphy and the Commissioners discussed the status of the water tank at Green Ridge Recreation Center. Ms. Kuhnel, Mr. Thompson, and the Commissioners discussed the status of food trucks operating within the County. With no further business or comments, Mr. Marrano adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: Susan McCoy Recording Secretary, La)noke County Planning Commission Philip T mpson Secret ry, R n -oke County Planning Commission Gene Marrano Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 4of4