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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/7/2017 - Minutes&Uadlf 4 Jq"UWfiz PLANNING COMMISSION', WORK SESSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 2017 Commissioners Present: Mr. Wayne Bower Mr. Rick James Mr. Paul Mahoney Mr. Jim Woltz Commissioners Absent: Mr. Troy Henderson Staff Present: Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary Ms. Megan Cronise Ms. Becky James Ms. Tara Pattisall Ms. Bailey DuBois Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary Work Session Mr. Bower called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Approval of Agenda Mr. James made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 4-0. Approval of Minutes Mr., Mahoney made a motion to approve the minutes of January 3, 2017 and January 17, 2017, which passed 4-0 Consent Agenda Ms. Pattisall provided an overview of the North Point Apts, LLC and North Point Apts 11, LLC petition, including current zoning, future land use, and concept plan. She provided a brief history of the previous rezoning�s of the property. Ms. Pattisall, Mr. Thompson, and the Commissioners discussed traffic flow and the current market for this type of housing. Mr. Woltz made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which passed 4-0. Route 419 Town Center Plan Mr. Thompson provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Route 419 Town Center Study, including a review of the January 4, 2017 public meeting agenda and planning process. He discussed the planning process, including the kick-off meeting and transportation infrastructure event, three day charrette with education workshop, transportation plan presentation, draft plan open house, and final plan adoption. He Page 1 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 2047 reviewed activities including stakeholder interviews, document review, site analysis, market analysis, community vision, urban design framework, alternative scenarios, transportation plan, catalyst sites development economics, and urban design guidelines. He stated the final plan adoption will include the master plan and implementation initiatives. He reviewed area demographics and community outreach. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed key takeaways, including pedestrian issues, bicycle accommodations, and transit issues. He discussed the sub -areas which include the Town Center, Southside of Route 419, and the Ridges which include South Peak. He discussed the guiding principle objectives and improving connectivity in the area. He reviewed the preferred access plan, access management between parcels, and consolidating entrances. Mr. Thompson discussed the Town Center, noting it would be mixed-use, walkable, drivable, bikable, and developed as a neighborhood residential district rather than a "one-off' development. He stated Southside of 419 would be auto oriented and incremental, noting the Ridges would be a planned development and predominantly housing. He compared Roanoke with other metropolitan areas, noting this area has a strong retail market. He discussed demographics within the Roanoke Valley. He discussed the markets' potential impact to the area. He stated input was received from stakeholders, including the Board of Supervisors, large property owners, public safety, transportation experts, and transit providers. He discussed community outreach events, including meetings, workshops, and surveys to solicit public input. He discussed the strength and challenges of the area, noting most challenges are transportation oriented. He reviewed the key takeaways including pedestrian, bicycle, and transit issues. He reviewed the guiding principles and objectives, including safe passage for bicycles and pedestrians, multimodal connectivity, high quality intersections, access management and traffic calming, and accessibility for everyone. He discussed harnessing the power of our location and market strengths to enhance livability, including visibility, highway access, walkability, and access to the larger town center. He discussed improving connectivity, including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible street network, greenways, transit loop. Mr. Thompson, Ms. Cronise, and the Commissioners reviewed the preferred access plan and draft concept plan. They discussed alternate access routes, the importance of improving traffic flow on Route 419, making the area more pedestrian friendly, and funding options for the project. They also discussed coordinating with the City of Roanoke regarding connectivity. Future Planning Areas Mr. Thompson provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding planning for economic development, including the following current projects: Reimagine 419 Town Center Study, Wood Haven Road Properties Master Plan, and Explore Park Master Plan Implementation. He stated the Tanglewood area was chosen due to high density zoning and future land use designation, property ownership, transportation issues, multi -family development, demographics, and redevelopment/development opportunities. Mr. Thompson discussed Wood Haven Road properties, including a brief history of the project and masterplan preliminary timeline. He also reviewed the Explore Park Master Plan, including implementation of the plan. He discussed characteristics of current Page 2 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 2017 projects, including expanding economic development opportunities, signature projects for the County and Roanoke Valley, placemaking, engaging our community as partners in the process, and plans for achieving a desired future. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed the current project areas. Mr. Thompson discussed advancing the Community Strategic Plan, including connecting Roanoke County to the world, positioning the County for future economic growth, promoting neighborhood connections, being an inclusive community, and keeping the area healthy, clean, and beautiful. He stated that the three primary projects are tied to the initiatives. Mr. Thompson discussed economic development areas under consideration, including Oak Grove, Challenger Avenue, Starkey Road, and Plantation Road. He reviewed the Oak Grove study area aerial map, zoning, future land use, ownership, transportation issues, and demographics. Mr. Thompson reviewed redevelopment and development in this area, including the Allstate building, Keagy Village, and Oak Grove Plaza. Mr. Thompson discussed the Challenger Avenue study area aerial map, zoning, future land use, ownership, transportation issues, and demographics. He stated much of this area is in the floodplain. He discussed redevelopment and development areas, including the Home Shopping Network facility. He reviewed the Plantation Road study area, including aerial map, zoning, future land use, ownership, transportation issues, and demographics. Mr. Thompson, Ms. Cronise, and Commissioners discussed transportation projects in the area. Mr. Thompson discussed redevelopment and development areas. Mr. Thompson discussed the Starkey/Penn Forest study area aerial map, zoning, future land use, ownership, transportation issues, and demographics. He reviewed redevelopment and development, noting the study area includes the floodplain areas. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed potential study areas and working with adjoining localities on these areas. Mr. Thompson stated staff will be creating study maps for all areas. Citizen Comments There were none. Commissioners' and Staff Comments The Commissioners commended staff on facilitating the various project meetings in the County. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed upcoming meetings and events. Final Orders 1. The petition of Kimberly J. Bolden (Triple J Farm Events, LLC) to obtain a Special Use Permit in a AG -1, Agricultural/Rural Low Density, District and AG -3, Agricultural/Rural Preserve, District for the operation of a special events facility on approximately 14.954 acres, located at 5198 Blacksburg Page 3 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 2017 Road, Catawba Magisterial District was approved by the Board of Supervisors at a Public Hearing on January 24, 2017. 2. The petition of Henry L. Bennett, IV to rezone approximately 0.67 acre from AR, Agricultural/Residential, District to AV, Agricultural/Village Center, District, located. at 10102 Bent Mountain Road, Windsor Hills Magisterial District was approved by the Board of Supervisors at a Public Hearing on January24, 2017. 3. The petition of Property Catalyst Group to obtain a Special Use Permit in a I- 1, Low Intensity Industrial, District for the construction of a mini -warehouse facility on approximately 3.97 acres, located at the intersection of Plantation Road and Hitech Road, Hollins Magisterial District was approved by the Board of Supervisors at a Public Hearing on January 24, 2017. 4. 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 was approved by the Board of Supervisors at a Public Hearing on January 24, 2017. With no further business or comments, Mr. Bower adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: Susan McCoy Recording Secretary, Roa County Planning Commission Philip ompson Secr tary, Roanoke Co my Planning Commission Wayne B er Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 4of4