HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/17/2017 - MinutesOCTOBER 17, 2017
Commissioners Present:
Mr. Wayne Bower
Mr. Troy Henderson
Mr. Paul Mahoney
Mr. Rick James
Mr. Jim
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Staff Present:
Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary
Mr, Peter Lubeck, Senior Assistant County Attorney
Mr. John Murphy
Ms. Megan Cronise
Ms. Becky James
Ms. Bailey DuBois
Mr. Alex Jones
Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary
Work Session
Mr. Bower called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
Mr. Bower made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 3-0.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Bower noted the August 15, 2017 Planning Commission Work Session Minutes could
not be approved since there is not a quorum of Commissioners which were present at
that meeting.
Zoning Ordinance Amendments (Sign Regulations)
Mr. Thompson provided a brief history of sign regulations, including the U.S. Supreme
Court case, Reed v. Town of Gilbert, Arizona and possible amendments to the County's
sign ordinance.
Mr. Lubeck provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding Reed v. Town of Gilbert,
Arizona. He reviewed the case, including the facts, procedural history, and the majority
opinion. He stated the Court held that the restrictions were subject to strict scrutiny
because they were content -based restrictions, noting the impact this case may have on
County sign regulations.
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Ms. James, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Lubeck, and the Commissioners reviewed the definitions
of the sign ordinance, including comparing the proposed amendments to the Local
Government Attorneys (LGA) model ordinance. They discussed deleting the term
"content based" and using the term "display" instead of "sign" in portions of the ordinance.
They discussed various types of signage, including both permanent and temporary flags.
They discussed definitions of various types of signs, including temporary, window, and
political signage. They discussed public art, including the definition included in the model
ordinance and if public art could be used for advertising. They discussed regulations and
examples of exempted signs. They discussed size restriction for clocks. Mr. Murphy
stated interior signage is excluded from restrictions. Mr. Lubeck and Ms. Cronise
discussed issues regarding blocking windows with signage. Mr. Murphy and the
Commissioners discussed creating a restriction regarding allowable signage coverage on
windows. Ms. James and the Commissioners discussed proposed changes to temporary
signage regulations, including regulating the number of signs allowed on construction
sites. Ms. Cronise suggested using sign dimensions instead of square feet on this type
of signage. Ms. James, Mr. Thompson, and the Commissioners discussed the allowable
number of signs and timeframe signage would be allowed on the construction sites. Mr.
Lubeck and the Commissioners discussed political signage regulations. Staff and the
Commissioners discussed enforcement of the regulations. Ms. James and Mr. Thompson
stated staff will continue researching signage regulations in other localities.
Citizen Comments
There were none.
Commissioners' and Staff Comments
Mr. Lubeck provided a status update regarding Triple J Farm Events, LLC litigation.
Mr. Thompson discussed coordination meetings scheduled with Friendship Health and
Hollins University regarding transportation improvement projects.
Mr. Thompson provided an update regarding the Wood Haven Road Project.
Mr. Thompson discussed upcoming meetings, including the Broadband Ribbon Cutting
at South County Library on October 18, 2017, and the opening of new section of The
Retreat on October 19, 2017.
Mr. Thompson provided an update on the Student Advisory Council Meeting.
Mr. Thompson stated a VDOT Public Hearing regarding the 1-81 Auxiliary Lane between
Exit 141 and Exit 143 will be held at Northside High School on November 14, 2017, from
4:30 p.m. — 6:30 p.m.
Mr. Thompson stated the Lewis Gale Emergency Room is scheduled to open November
30, 2017.
Ms. DuBois, Ms. James, and Ms. Cronise provided an update regarding County staff
members participating in Career Day at Cave Spring Middle School.
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Mr. Mahoney stated he will not be available to attend the December 18, 2017 Planning
Commission Work Session.
With no further business or comments, Mr. Bower adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Susan McCoy
Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
Philip Thqffpson
Secretaify, Roanoke County Planning Commission
Wayne 8ower
Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission
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