HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/1/2016 - MinutesMr. Wayne Bower
Mr. Don Butzer
Mr. Rick James
Mr. Paul Mahoney
Mr. Jim Woltz
Staff Present:
Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary
Mr. Peter Lubeck, Senior Assistant County Attorney
Mr. John Murphy
Ms. Megan Cronise
Ms. Becky James
Mr. Tori Williams
Ms. Bailey DuBois
Mr. Brian Hughes
Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary
Guest:
Ms. Jessica Webb, Social Services
WORK SESSION
Mr. James called the meeting to order at 4:05 pm.
Approval of Agenda
Mr. Butzer made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 5-0.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Mahoney made a motion to approve the minutes of October 4, 2016, which passed'
5-0.
Consent, Agenda
Mr. Thompson provided an overview of the TAS Design, Inc. petition, including a brief
history of property, existing proffers, concept plan, and zoning designation. Mr.
Thompson and the Commissioners discussed the floodplain and location of the
proposed development. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed by -right uses
in C-1 zoning. Mr. Thompson stated a community meeting will be held on November
10, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 pm. in the William Byrd Middle School Cafeteria.
Mr. Woltz made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which passed 5-0.
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Citizen Comments
There were none.
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Commissioners' and Staff Comments
Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed buffering regulations associated with
Valley Management Co., Inc.'s petition They reviewed additional information which has
been requested from the petitioner but not submitted to staff, including fire and rescue
issues, tax status, economic impact, traffic concerns, and stormwater runoff issues.
Mr. James adjourned the meeting for site viewing at 4:50 p.m.
EVENING SESSION
Mr. James called the Public Hearing to order at 7:01 p.m. He gave the invocation and
led the pledge of allegiance.
1. The petition of Valley Management Co., Inc. and Friendship Health and Rehab
Center South, Inc.: to rezone approximately 2.93 acres from R-1, Low Density
Residential , District, C-1, Low Intensity Commercial, District, and C-1 C, Low
Intensity Commercial, District with conditions to C-2, High Intensity Commercial,
District, remove proffered conditions, and obtain a special use permit for a
nursing home and life care facility; and to rezone approximately 10.15 acres to
amend a proffered condition and amend special use permit conditions on
property zoned C-2CS, High Intensity Commercial, District with conditions and
special use permit. The amended conditions deal with conformance to the
concept plan and architectural renderings, and screening and buffering
requirements. The properties are located at or near 5647, 5665, and 5669
Starkey Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District. Mr. Thompson presented the
staff report, including a brief history of the petition, topography, surrounding
zoning, future land use designation, and concept plan. He reviewed traffic flow,
fire and rescue issues, buffering regulations, and elevation drawings. He stated
this development would be appropriate in core area if it does not have tax
exempt status.
Mr. Richard Sayers, Esquire, provided an overview of the proposed project,
noting it will be built in a core area. He stated there is an increasing demand for
this type of facility. He reviewed the concept plan, noting the building would be a
three story structure with underground garage, including 34 independent living
units and 20 memory care units. He stated the building would be 67 feet in
height. He discussed the area demographics, noting there is an increasing aging
community. He discussed the draft concept masterplan, noting there is no
approved masterplan at this time. He stated they plan to keep the facility
residential in nature with no access onto Crescent Boulevard. He stated it will be
a for-profit entity. He discussed input received from citizens at the community
meeting, including stormwater issues. He stated Bobby Wampler, Engineering
Concepts, designed the underground stormwater facility currently onsite. Mr.
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Sayers reviewed the stormwater management for the existing facility. He also
reviewed preliminary stormwater management for the remainder of the property.
Mr. Sayers discussed planned buffering. He discussed elevation views from the
property. He discussed traffic issues and findings. He stated the facility is
modeled after the Salem Terrace facility. He stated emergency calls to the
facility are approximately 4-6 calls per month. He reviewed the economic
analysis and benefits of the facility, including new jobs and additional property
taxes. He stated the facility is surrounded by various types of zoning and uses.
He stated the facility has enhanced property values in the area. He discussed
topography and flood zone. He stated equipment placed on the roof will be
screened.
Mr. Butzer inquired about the Salem Terrace facility. Mr. Russ Barksdale, CEO,
Valley Management Co. and Friendship Foundation, provided a description of the
facility, noting some of the units have kitchen facilities. He stated his company
manages that facility. Mr. Butzer inquired about fire risks and the alarm system.
Mr. Robert McGee discussed the alarm system. He discussed the layout of the
facility, noting the memory care unit would not have cooking appliances. Mr.
Sayers discussed the location of an additional parking area.
Mr. Bower inquired about stormwater runoff. Mr. Sayers and Mr. McGee
reviewed the stormwater management issues, including discharge points and
detention pond. Mr. Bower inquired about legal representation and ownership of
the property and facility. Mr. Sayers stated Valley Management, Inc. owns the
property. Mr. Barksdale discussed that one facility is non-profit and the other is
for-profit, with two separate board of directors. Mr. Bower inquired about the sale
of property and change of tax status. Mr. Barksdale stated that the proposed
facility will all be under the for-profit entity. He stated non-profit does not mean
the organization does not pay taxes. Mr. Bower inquired about proposed lighting.
Mr. McGee stated they will try to keep lighting to a minimum and use buffering to
reduce glare. Mr. Sayers stated they will work with planning staff regarding
buffering requirements. Mr. Bower inquired if the plan will change from
presentation. Mr. McGee stated the concept plan is very close to what they want
from the facility. Mr. Woltz noted he understands changes may be needed to the
concept plan due to topography and regulations. He inquired if the jobs would be
local jobs. Mr. Sayers affirmed they would fill jobs locally, including the
subcontractors. Mr. Woltz inquired about the timeline. Mr. McGee discussed the
timeline for construction. Mr. Woltz inquired about construction traffic. Mr.
McGee discussed time constraints of the previous construction and issues due to
scheduling.
Mr. Mahoney inquired about securing assurances regarding the tax status for the
proposed facility. Mr. Sayers stated they would entertain ideas on ways to
address this issue. Mr. Barksdale stated that not all non -profits are treated the
same. Mr. Mahoney inquired about the petitioner participating in the funding of
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traffic improvements. Mr. Sayers discussed this issue, stating there is no
masterplan. He noted the tenant mix in the facility will not be adding a
tremendous traffic burden. Mr. Mahoney noted that the Hershberger Road
location has several ways to enter and exit the facility. He stated he wants to
insure the roads can serve the businesses and residents in the area. Mr. James
inquired about floodplain development challenges. Mr. McGee stated they do not
plan to build in the floodplain area. Mr. Sayers stated it would be cost prohibitive
to build in the floodplain area. Mr. James inquired about buffering. Mr. McGee
stated they are not far enough into the development stage to discuss this issue.
Mr. Sayers stated they will be amenable with staff regarding buffering
requirements. Mr. James inquired about the building elevation and viewshed.
Mr. McGee stated they will not go above 67 feet, noting they are exploring
placing heating and cooling units in the underground garage. Mr. James stated it
would be helpful to have a masterplan. Mr. McGee stated the masterplan is
currently very conceptual. Mr. James stated it would also be beneficial to have
north and west elevation views.
Mr. Brian Blevins, P.E., VDOT, stated he reviewed the traffic study, noting no
warrants were met for a turn lane. He stated the facility operates during off peak
hours. He stated there are few crashes reported for this area. He stated it would
have been preferable to see the entire development. Mr. James inquired about
impacts if there is further development. Mr. Blevins stated it may not meet
qualifications if more development occurs, noting the development being
proposed today is a low trip generator. He discussed the traffic impact analysis.
Mr. James requested a break at 8:30 p.m. The public hearing reconvened at
8:41 p.m.
Mr. James opened the public hearing for public comment.
Mr. Gene Marrano, 5562 Crescent Heights, stated the petitioner previously
assured citizens they would be a good neighbor, noting they made no indication
they would expand the facility. He stated the request should not be approved
since it is a transition area, noting that there are more appropriate uses for this
property. He stated property values would be affected. He stated the proposed
development is a breach of faith, noting it is the wrong location for a development
of this magnitude.
Mr. Gray Smith, 5539 Stearnes Avenue, stated neighbors have sold homes,
noting some neighbors felt pressured to sell. He stated the development looks
like condos at the beach. He stated the development is a breach of faith to the
Crescent Heights area.
Mr. Roi Mitchell, 5680 Starkey Road, stated he previously understood the facility
would be a rehab and not a nursing home. He discussed stormwater and
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floodplain issues, noting he is concerned more stormwater will be dumped into
Back Creek. He inquired about tax exemption status for this facility.
Mr. Sayers stated the rehab center is not a nursing home. He stated he will have
the project engineer respond to the stormwater inquiry.
Mr. Fred Corbett, 5511 Stearnes Avenue, stated he is concerned about removing
the conditions regarding noise. He stated he does not trust the petitioner, noting
they say one thing and do another. He stated the petitioner does not pay taxes
that they say they do. He stated the proposed location is not the right place for
this development. He asked the Commission to vote against the petition.
Mr. James reviewed the proffers which are being removed from the property.
Ms. Linda Kolnok, 5644 Rockbridge Court, stated a four story building is too
much for the area, noting it does not go with anything in the area. She stated
traffic backs up beyond the Woods Crossing development on Starkey Road while
waiting to enter Buck Mountain Road. She stated more tanker trucks are coming
through the area. She stated the 34 units will have vehicles, increasing traffic in
the area. She stated she is concerned about the nearby daycares, churches,
and libraries.
Ms. Michele Meinhart, 5681 Starkey Road, discussed the importance of being
careful with development of the area assets. She stated she had thought the
visual impact of the development was going to be similar visual impact. She
stated the area does not want to look like Hershberger Road. She discussed the
increased traffic with staff, patients, and family members visiting the facility. She
stated she does not believe the traffic impact analysis is valid. She stated the
citizens are diligent in protecting their community. She discussed stormwater
runoff and flooding of her property. She requested that the Commission
disapprove the request, noting it is not a good fit for the community.
Ms. Terry Morrison, 5670 Starkey Road, stated she owns property leased by a
salon. She discussed traffic issues and stormwater runoff, noting these issues
affect the businesses and residents. She stated two schools are located nearby,
noting school buses would be affected by increased traffic. She stated she has
had flooding in her property since the construction of the rehab which she never
had in the past. Mr. Woltz inquired about the location of property. Ms. Morrison
discussed this issue, noting she owns two parcels near the church.
Mr. Lew McClung, 1486 Hollybrook Road, stated he is concerned about the
proposed alarm system. He stated nearby wetlands are under Federal
protection. He requested the Commission get better details in writing from the
petitioner in order to do what is best for the county in that area.
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Mr. Sayers stated no kitchens will be constructed in the memory care units of the
facility.
Mr. Erich Mauer, 5468 Stearnes Avenue, stated houses near the road would be
gone if the road is widened. He stated previous plans did not have four story
building plans. He inquired why the petitioner was buying property if there is not
a future plan for additional development. He discussed the increased traffic with
construction. He stated they cannot have a round -about in that location because
rigs and gas trucks travel through this area. He stated he is concerned about
flooding issues. He stated the development is not a good fit for the area.
Ms. Ginger Murphy Phillips, Goodview, VA, stated she grew up in the area. She
stated it is not the place for this type of development. She stated jobs will be
minimum salaried. She discussed the importance of maintaining the nearby
residential neighborhood.
Mr. James stated he is not closing the public hearing at this time.
Mr. Sayers requested that Mr. Wampler address questions about the existing
stormdrain and ponds. Mr. Wampler reviewed the project and stormwater
management on the current site.
Mr. Butzer inquired about citizen reports of flooding since the current facility was
constructed. Mr. Wampler stated the existing project has met design conditions
and has been closed out. He stated he has not been contracted to study the
east side of the road.
Mr. Sayers stated Ms. Meinhart's property is in the floodzone. Mr. Thompson
stated her property was an existing facility. Mr. Wampler stated Ms. Meinhart's
property fell under the older regulations. Mr. Thompson stated if the petition is
approved all property of this development would go through stormwater analysis.
Mr. Wampler stated he does not agree. Mr. Sayers stated Lumsden Associates
did the preliminary report regarding quality and quantity of stormwater runoff. Mr.
James inquired about flash floods. Mr. Wampler stated the stormwater
management system was designed per regulations.
Mr. Sayers stated Valley Management, Inc. is the property owner, noting it is a
taxable entity. He stated the property owners want to keep the height of the
buildings. He discussed traffic issues, noting reports indicate no turn lane is
warranted. Mr. James stated the statistics are right on the line to warrant a turn
lane. Mr. Sayer stated staffing will not be entering traffic at peak hours due to
their working shifts. He stated the petitioner will take every precaution to insure
the residents are protected. He stated that regarding the masterplan, the area
could use improvements and upgrading. He stated the area has a wide variety of
uses and zoning. He stated the petitioner will make it a first class facility. He
discussed the economic benefits of the development, noting reports are based
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upon data from Federal agencies. He also discussed the views on the north side
of the facility.
Mr. Butzer stated the facility is needed and the economic contribution is
signicant, noting he has concerns about the project. He inquired if the facility
could be made smaller to correspond to the height of the rehab. Mr. Sayers
stated that the parking garage is underground. Mr. McGee stated the project's
performa dictated how many units were needed for their purposes. Mr. James
inquired about Ms. Meinhart's property. Mr. Thompson stated the property is in
the floodway and floodplain. Mr. Sayers provided a drawing by Lumsden
Associates regarding the floodplain. Mr. James inquired about allowable by -right
uses in C-1 zoning. Mr. Thompson reviewed these uses.
Mr. Mahoney stated he is concerned about stormwater runoff and increased
flooding reported by the citizens. He discussed the surrounding landuse which is
residential to limited businesses. He stated the density of the development is
inconsistent with this area. He stated the proposed development is inconsistent
with the Comprehensive Plan. He stated he is concerned about increased traffic.
He encouraged the applicant to help make necessary improvements to the
roadway. He stated he is concerned about Fire and Rescue access to the
facility. He suggested having it in writing that the proposed development would
pay real estate taxes. He stated the intensity of this development could lead to
the destruction of the Crescent Heights subdivision.
Mr. Mahoney made a motion to continue the public hearing until the December 5,
2016 Planning Commission Public Hearing.
Mr. Woltz noted they need to insure the petitioner is going pay real estate taxes
on the property. Mr. James discussed the merits of the project, noting more
detailed information is needed.
Mr. Sayers requested the petition be continued for 60 days to give them sufficient
time to acquire information requested.
Mr. Tarek Moneir, Deputy Director Building Services, discussed stormwater
management issues and regulations. He stated the petitioner has not provided
the County with a stormwater management design for review regarding the
proposed development.
Mr. Mahoney made an amended motion to continue the public hearing until the
January 3, 2017 Planning Commission Public Hearing.
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Mr. Thompson called the roll and the motion passed (5-0) with the following vote:
AYES:
Bower, Butzer, James, Mahoney, Waltz
NAYES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Citizen Comments
There were none.
Commissioners' and Staff Comments
Mr. Thompson stated the Rt. 419 Town Center Study will be holding workshops on
November 14-16, 2016. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed cancelling
the next work session for members to have the opportunity to attend the workshops.
Mr. James made a motion to cancel the November 14, 2016 Planning Commission
Work Session, which passed 5-0.
With no further business or comments, Mr. James adjourned the meeting at 10:19 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Susan McCoy
Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
Philip ThVhpson /
Secr tory, Roanoke County Planning Commission
Rick mes
Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission
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