HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/21/2017 - MinutesCommissioners Present:
Mr. Wayne Bower
Mr. Rick James
Mr. Jim Woltz
Commissioners Absent:
Mr. Troy Henderson
Mr. Paul Mahoney
Staff Present:
Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary
Mr, Peter Lubeck, Senior Assistant County Attorney
Mr. David Holladay
Mr. John Murphy
Ms. Megan Cronise
Ms. Bailey DuBois
Mr. Tori Williams
Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary
Guests:
Ms. Liz Belcher, Roanoke Valley Greenway Project Coordinator
Ms. Lindsay Webb, Roanoke County Greenway/Blueway Planner
Ms. Amanda McGee, Roanoke Valley -Alleghany Regional Commission
Work Session
Mr. Bower called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
Mr. Woltz made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 3-0.
Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan
Ms. Belcher, Ms. McGee, and Ms. Webb provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding
the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan, including information regarding current
and future greenway trails. Ms. Belcher stated Botetourt County joined the greenway
trails in June 2016. Ms. McGee stated they are working with locality staff to update built
trails and review potential new trails and connections. She reviewed public input
meeting dates which have been established for regional and Roanoke County meetings.
She reviewed the timeline for the Greenway Plan Update. She reviewed the proposed
update outline, including regional connectivity and gaps. Ms. Belcher requested the
Commission's involvement regarding maps and suggestions for connectivity. Ms.
McGee discussed future areas for connectivity including Franklin Couinty. Ms. Belcher
and the Commissioners discussed various types of funding sources for the trails. Mr.
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Holladay noted maintenance is the responsibility of the locality. Ms. Belcher, Ms.
McGee, and the Commissioners discussed the current status of trails and plans to
extend into neighboring counties. Mr. Thompson inquired about the method of
prioritizing greenway trail projects, noting the greenway projects could be broken down
into priority segments. Ms. Belcher discussed this issue. Ms. McGee stated the
Executive Committee will need to provide guidance regarding development of trails.
Tinker Creek Greenway Master Plan
Ms. Webb provided a PowerPoint presentation, including geographical context,
conceptual planning, update on implementation, and Tinker Creek Greenway
connectivity study. She discussed the geographical context of Tinker Creek, including
the flow of the creek which runs south into the Roanoke River, it is Town of Vinton's
boundary with Roanoke City, and the creek is 10-12 miles long. She provided a brief
history of the development of this portion of the greenway. Ms. Belcher discussed
issues regarding easements in this area, noting grant money cannot be allocated if an
easement is not acquired. Ms. Webb discussed the Conceptual Planning 2000 Tinker
Creek Greenway Master Plan, including historic resources inventory and conceptual
designs from Wise Avenue to Carvins Cove. She discussed the Conceptual Planning
2007 update to the Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan, noting Tinker Creek Greenway is a
Priority 2 greenway from the Roanoke River Greenway to Carvins Cove.
Ms. Webb provided a progress report on the plan implementation in Roanoke City,
including a bridge over Roanoke River connecting the Roanoke River and Tinker Creek
Greenways. She discussed the progress on the implementation in Roanoke County,
including the construction of a parking lot and Pathfinders for Greenways volunteers
building the trail and pedestrian bridge. Ms. Webb stated they are reaching out to
businesses regarding the greenways. She discussed the progress regarding
implementation in Botetourt County, noting they joined the Greenway Commission in
2016. She discussed funding received for the project. She discussed the Tinker Creek
Greenway Connectivity Study which began in late 2015 and will continue for two years
from that date, noting public input will be included during the second year. Mr. Holladay
discussed areas near Plantation Road which would be wide enough for a shared use
trail. Ms. Cronise discussed the Tinker Creek Greenway Connectivity Study, including
the Plantation Project, Williamson/Peters Creek Road Project, and possible Williamson
Road sidewalk. She reviewed signalization improvements at the Lila Drive intersection
and other improvements. Ms. McGee discussed the Tinker Creek Greenway
Connectivity Study in Botetourt County, including goals, destinations, obstacles and
options. Ms. Webb discussed the next steps which will be to solicit public input on
proposed alignments in conjunction with the Greenway Plan Update meetings in March
and April. Ms. McGee noted they are still working on the timeline for this project. Ms.
Webb stated they also plan to solicit input from area schools. Staff and the
Commissioners discussed the future development of connecting greenways. The
Commissioners requested to review the analysis after the public meetings have been
held.
Transportation Projects Story Map
Ms. DuBois provided a presentation regarding organizing our transportation projects
with story maps. She stated the program is ARC -GIS online program. Ms. DuBois and
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the Commissioners discussed the program and its capabilities. Ms. DuBois stated the
documents are evolving with more information is being added as available. She stated
project information can be accessed on the County's website at
www.roanokecountyva gov/transportation. Mr.Holladay noted VDOT's project
information can be accessed from this webpage.
Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Mr. Thompson discussed updating the County's Zoning Ordinance to comply with the
State model ordinance. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners reviewed the list of
proposed items which need to be reviewed, including adult/child services, Explore Park
District, and signage. They discussed the community rating system for flood insurance.
They discussed the importance of being consistent with the State ordinance. Mr.
Murphy discussed periodic State audits which are conducted: when FEMA makes
changes to their regulations.
Citizen Comments
There were none.
Commissioners' and Staff Comments
Mr. Woltz and Mr. James stated they will not be able to attend the March 7, 2017
Planning Commission meeting.
Mr. Thompson provided an overview of Planning Services upcoming meetings and
events.
Mr. Thompson stated a community meeting to present the draft plan for Reimagine 419
will be held on March 23, 2017, from 6:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. at the South County Library,
6303 Merriman Road.
Ms. Cronise stated Gallop 4 the Greenways and Adventure Triathlon will be held on
May 13, 2017, at River's Edge Sports Complex.
Mr. Thompson stated a community meeting regarding the North Point Apts, LLC and
North Point Apts 11, LLC petition will be held on February 27, 2017,,from 6:00 p.m. —
8:00 p.m. at the Hollins Branch Library, 6624 Peters Creek Road.
With no further business or comments, Mr. Bower adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Susan McCoy
Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
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Philip Tha son
Secretary Roanoke County Planning Commission
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Wayne Mver
Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission
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