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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/19/2011 - Minutes11PAW9 m O af al owto& J c\ �. z PLANNING COMMISSION a 3d3 WORK SESSION MINUTES JULY 19, 2011 Commissioners Present: Mr. Gary Jarrell Mr. Rodney McNeil Mr. Jason Peters Mr. David Radford Commissioners Absent: Ms. Martha Hooker Staff Present: Mr. David Holladay, Acting Secretary Mr. Joe Obenshain, Senior Assistant County Attorney Mr. John Murphy Ms. Tammi Wood Mr. Chris Patriarca 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. Peters Creek Community Plan Update Mr. Patriarca provided a PowerPoint presentation and update regarding the progress on the plan. He reviewed the specific issues discussed at the community meetings including transportation, economic development, and neighborhoods. He stated representatives from VDOT, Roanoke Valley Greenways, and Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission attended the first meeting in order address citizen questions and comments. He stated the survey is still available online to receive citizen input. He stated a primary concern was turn lanes and crossovers at various locations. He reviewed citizen daily issues including transit options. He discussed the Plantation Road project, noting the citizens were in favor of the proposed changes. He discussed citizen concerns regarding residential areas which are abutting commercial areas. He stated representatives from Economic Development attended a community meeting in order to address concerns. He stated the community meeting focusing on neighborhoods included information regarding rezoning and special use permit processes, allowable and non - allowable use types, and county road responsibilities compared to VDOT's responsibilities, code enforcement, and building maintenance requirements. He reviewed the timeline noting future meetings will include proposed future land use changes. Mr. Jarrell suggested sending invitations for future meetings to citizens who attended previous community meetings. Mr. McNeil suggested placing Page 1 of 2 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES an ad in the newspaper for future meetings previous citizen notification methods used. JULY 19, 2011 Mr. Holladay and Mr. Patriarca discussed Zoning Ordinance Amendments Mr. Murphy reviewed the timeline for amendment changes. He discussed general topics stating more review and revision will be needed. He discussed DEQ issues, noting the importance of the zoning ordinance being consistent with the state code. He reviewed overlay districts including the Emergency Communication Overlay, Roanoke County Well -Head Protection Overlay, and Airport Overlay District, noting updating maps may be necessary. He stated they will be reviewing definitions, electronic signage, evaluating the possibility of chickens in residential areas, and stated code changes. Mr. Murphy and commissioners discussed potential issues regarding permitting chickens in residential areas. Commissioners inquired about electronic signage brightness regulations. Mr. Murphy and Mr. Holladay discussed this issue. Mr. Murphy stated signage regulations and restrictions will be part of the zoning ordinance review process. Other Comments Mr. McNeil inquired about upcoming petition of Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs. Mr. Patriarca and Mr. Murphy provided a brief update on the petition. With no further business or comments, Mr. Jarrell adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: Susan Carter Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission David Holladay Acting Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Approved: Ga �J Krell Chaifman, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 2of2