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Commissioners Present:
Mr. Wayne Bower
Mr. Rick James
Mr. Troy Henderson
Mr. Paul Mahoney
Mr. Jim Woltz
JUNE 20, 2017
Staff Present:
Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary
Mr. Peter Lubeck, Senior Assistant County Attorney
Mr—John Murphy
Ms. Megan Cronise
Ms, Bailey DuBois
Ms. Dorothy Baker
Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary
Work Session
Mr. Bower called the, meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
Mr. Henderson made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 5-0,
Ms. DuBois introduced Ms. Dorothy Baker, Planning Intern from University of Virginia,
Draft 419, Town Center Plan
Mr. Thompson provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the implementation matrix
of the Draft 419 Town Center Plan. He reviewed the timeline, including the May 2, 2017
Planning Commission Public Hearing and June 6, 2017 Board of Supervisors and
Planning Commission Joint Work Session. Mr, Mahoney inquired about comments
received regarding the plan. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed this issue.
Mr. Thompson discussed the four implementation categories, including Harness Location
and Market Strengths, Create an Authentic Place, Grow Greener and Healthier, and
Improve Connectivity.
Mr. Thompson discussed harnessing location and marketing strengths, including building
a new town center public gathering space, addiing new market housing, and connecting
the 419 Town Center to a safe main street environment. He discussed action steps
including mixed use redevelopment and large scale developments. Mr. Mahoney
discussed issues regarding public areas, noting new regulations may need to be added
to the County ordinance. Mr. Woltz stated these issues would need to be considered
when developing. Mr. James stated some areas could be established for public use but
not public owned. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed issues and
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standards regarding public or private spaces. Mr. Thompson discussed seeking
developers and targeting financial incentives. Mr. James inquired about identifying
potential developers. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed this issue,
including coordination of branding and networking. Mr. Mahoney inquired about the
timeline concept. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed the timeline revisions
and funding opportunities and issues. Mr. Thompson discussed the permitting process.
Mr. Mahoney inquired about the building code. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners
discussed potential changes to the County regulations and restrictions.
Mr. Thompson discussed attracting new residents and shoppers to the area, including
expanding the use of social media, encouraging young adults to participate on boards
and committees, creating event programming, and supporting development of food
venues. He discussed engaging professional services to provide urban design expertise
for the area. He discussed improving lighting, introducing stronger landscape standards,
incorporating green and screen parking lots, incorporating art into the public realm,
enhancing gateways, and public safety. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners
discussed creating and enforcing the standards for the area. They discussed potential
revisions to the sign ordinance. Mr. Lubeck and the Commissioners discussed this issue.
Mr. Thompson discussed creating urban design guidelines. He discussed actively
seeking developer partners and attracting new residents and shoppers. Mr. Thompson
and Ms. Cronise discussed incorporating the plan into the Comprehensive Plan. They
discussed available right-of-way space which can be used to improve walkability of the
area. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed transportation issues and
improvements. They also discussed scheduling and placing development milestones.
Upcoming Meetings
Mr. Thompson and the Commission discussed upcoming events. Mr. Thompson noted
there are no public hearings scheduled for the July 5, 2017 meeting.
Mr. Mahoney made a motion to cancel the July 5, 2017 Planning Commission meeting,
which passed 5-0.
Citizen Comments
There were none.
Commissioners' and Staff Comments
Mr. Thompson provided an update regarding the status of the vacant Planner Il position.
Mr. Thompson and Ms. Cronise discussed the suggested changes of the landuse process
made during the LEAN process. Ms. Cronise explained the pre -application requirement
of the landuse application process. Mr. Thompson stated the LEAN program participants
have reviewed and made recommendations for various County processes.
Mr. Thompson stated the County will receive an award on July 18, 2017, from the
American Planning Association Virginia Chapter regarding development and
implementation of the Strategic Plan.
With no further business or comments, Mr. Bower adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted:
C.
Susan McCoy
Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
U
Philip Tho psora
Secreta , Roanoke County Planning Commission
Wayne Bawer
Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission
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