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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/1/2018 - MinutesPLANNING COMMISSIOK WORK SESSION MINUTES MAY 1, 2018 Commissioners Present: Mr. Wayne Bower Mr. Troy Henderson (arrived after the approval of the minutes) Mr. Rick James Mr. Paul Mahoney Mr. Jim Woltz Staff Present: Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary Mr. Peter Lubeck, Senior Assistant County Attorney Mr. John Murphy Ms. Becky James Ms. Tara Pattisall Mr. Alex Jones Mr. Brian Hughes Ms. Cecile Newcomb Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary Work Session Mr. Mahoney called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. Approval of Agenda Mr. Woltz made a motion to, approve the agenda, which passed 4-0. Approval of Minutes Mr. Woltz made a motion to approve the minutes of April 17, 2018, which passed 4-0. Consent Agenda Ms. Pattisall provided a brief overview of the petition of Virginia Varsity Storage, Inc., including a brief history, zoning, future land use designation, and concept plan. Ms. Pattisall, Mr. Thompson, and the Commissioners discussed floodpfain, issues, buffering, and existing easements on the property. Mr. Hughes provided an overview of the petition of Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke, Inc., including a brief history of the petition, zoning, and future land use designation. Mr. Hughes and the Commissioners discussed concept plan and private road frontage. Mr. Murphy discussed the use of the property and licenses held for the care of animals at the facility. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed the concept plan and private road issues. Mr. James made a motion to approve, the consent agenda, which passed 5-0. Page I of 3 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 1, 2018 Mr. Mahoney adjourned the meeting at 4:30. p.m. for site viewing and dinner. He reconvened the meeting at 6:56 p.m. Zoning Ordinance Amendments Mr. Thompson provided a brief overview of agritourism, including definitions, permitted uses, design standards, and substantial impact. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed the appeals process, proposed resolution regarding substantial impact, and the amendment adoption process. They discussed agritourism ordinances in other localities including Rockingham County and Culpeper County. They discussed having regulations which are not overly restrictive, beginning with a broad outline which would allow the Zoning Administrator to determine substantial impact. They discussed setting guidelines for substantial impact to prevent the use from changing the character of the agricultural district. They discussed that if it is determined there is substantial impact, the petitioner would need to apply for a special use permit. They discussed issues regarding noise restrictions, building codes, fire codes, and sanitation requirements for events. Mr. Murphy discussed having use and design standards for outdoor gatherings. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed ordinances of other localities. They discussed the appeals process. They discussed using guidelines without being too restrictive. They discussed traffic restrictions and plans. They discussed the economic development advantages of the events. They discussed developing criteria to determine substantial impact. Mr. Murphy discussed developing criteria which could be defensible. Mr. Lubeck discussed the need to have guidelines regarding agritourism to provide guidance to the Zoning Administrator to make a determination. They discussed potential restrictions. Ms. Pattisall noted use and design standards could be developed for agritourism. Mr. Thompson and the Commission discussed the State Code regulations. They discussed creating a form for applicants to complete. The Commissioners suggested recommending that the Board of Supervisors amend the current noise ordinance. Mr. Thompson stated staff will provide a draft document for the Commissioners to review and further discuss. Wireless Communications Facilities Mr. Thompson and Mr. Lubeck discussed changes which have been made to regulations by the Virginia General Assembly. Mr. Hughes reviewed the current regulations, noting these regulations have not been altered since 1998. He provided a history, definition, and zoning regulations regarding wireless communications facilities. He reviewed the current use and design standards, including height, type, lighting, lot size, removal of defunct equipment, and required documentation from the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). He reviewed other requirements, including justification for location need, elevation diagram, photographic simulation, propagation maps, and balloon test. He discussed facility types and technology, including micro cell and pico cell. He stated in future action staff and the Commission will look at definitions and zoning district allowances. Mr. Lubeck discussed the increase of allowable size of the wireless communication facilities. Mr. Lubeck and the Commissioners discussed the decreased time allowed to review an application if a special use permit is required. Mr. Hughes stated staff will continue to research ordinances of other localities. Page 2 of 3 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 1, 2018 Citizen Comments There were none. Commissioners' and Staff Comments Mr. Thompson stated a Joint Roanoke County/Roanoke City Planning Commission Work Session will be held at 6:00 p.m. on June 19, 2018, at the Roanoke County Administration Center. Mr. Thompson stated a resolution will be presented to Mr. Arnold Covey regarding his years of service to the County at the May 15, 2018 Planning Commission Work Session. Mr. Thompson, Ms. James, and the Commissioners discussed potential landuse cases for July public hearings. Mr. Lubeck provided a status update regarding Triple J Farms, LLC litigation. Mr. Jones stated a community meeting will be held regarding Hollins Center Plan on Thursday, May 10, 2018, from 4:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. at the Hollins Library. He stated an additional meeting regarding Hollins will be held Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. -- 12:00 noon at the Hollins Library. He stated community meetings regarding the Oak Grove Planning Study will be held on May 19, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. -- 12:00 noon and Thursday, May 24, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., at the Oak Grove Church of the Brethren, 2138 McVitty Road. With no further business or comments, Mr. Mahoney adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: Susan McCoy Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Philip T ompson Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission w wco'�'/ Paul Mahoney Chairman, Roanoke County PI ning Commission Page 3of3