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WORK SESSION MINUTES
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
Commissioners Present:
Ms. Martha Hooker (arrived after approval of agenda)
Mr. Gary Jarrell
Mr. Rodney McNeil
Mr. Jason Peters
Mr. David Radford
Staff Present:
Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary
Mr. John Murphy
Ms. Megan Cronise
Ms. Tammi Wood
Ms. Nicole Pendleton
Ms. Amanda Micklow
Call to Order:
Mr. Jarrell called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
Mr. Radford made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 4 -0.
Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Mr. Murphy provided a brief history of the revision process. He stated the Planning
Commission Public Hearing is planned for April 5, 2011. He discussed changes
including temporary family structures and private road standards. Mr. McNeil inquired
about application of the design handbook. Ms. Cronise stated the handbook will
provide graphical representation to be used for reference guide. Mr. Thompson
discussed the process. Mr. Murphy discussed proposed revisions, including design
standards for private stables, parking facilities, accessory apartments, and solar energy.
He also discussed provisions regarding disabled parking. Mr. Thompson discussed the
timeline for the amendments.
Urban Development Areas (UDAs)
Ms. Cronise provided a PowerPoint presentation which included required UDA
components. She discussed required components which include contacting adjacent
localities, zoning districts, future land use designations, projected growth, water and
sewer availability, and transportation infrastructure. Ms. Pendleton stated the Virginia
Employment Commission is the primary information source.
Mr. Radford discussed incentives used in other areas to encourage growth within the
designated areas. Mr. Thompson discussed transportation impacts and land use
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restrictions. Ms. Cronise discussed the importance of connectivity of roads and
pedestrian needs. She discussed financial issues and benefits of implementing UDAs.
She reviewed the timeline regarding the development of this designation. Ms. Cronise
discussed potential areas for this designation.
Other Comments
Mr. Jarrell thanked Mr. Radford for performing as chairman at February 1, 2011
Planning Commission Public Hearing.
Ms. Cronise and commissioners discussed input received from schools regarding the
proposed Private Road Standards. Mr. Thompson discussed the timeline for the
proposed standards.
Ms. Micklow stated the Glenvar Focus Group will meet February 17, 2011. She
reviewed the timeline for the community meeting.
Ms. Pendleton stated the Roanoke Regional Housing Symposium will be held on May 4,
2011, at the Vinton War Memorial. Mr. Thompson noted Ms. Pendleton is chairman for
the symposium.
Mr. Thompson discussed upcoming April petitions. He reviewed final orders for
Fountain Head Land Company, LLC and Jatin Patel petitions.
With no further business or comments, Mr. Jarrell adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Susan Carter
Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
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Philip T mpson
Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
Approved:
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Gary Jarrell
Chairman, oanoke County Planning Commission
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