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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/19/2018 - MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION 839 WORK SESSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 19, 2018 Commissioners Present: Mr. Wayne Bower Mr. Troy Henderson Mr. Rick James Mr. Paul Mahoney Commissioners Absent: Mr. Jim Woltz Staff Present: Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary Mr. Peter Lubeck, Senior Assistant County Attorney Mr. John Mlurphy Mr. David Holladay Ms. Becky James Ms. Bailey Howard -DuBois Mr. Alex Jones Ms. Cecile Newcomb Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary Guests: Ms. Amanda McGee, Roanoke Valley -Alleghany Regional Commission Planner Mr. Wayne Wilcox, Roanoke County Park and Greenway Planner Ms. Liz Belcher, Roanoke Valley Greenway Project Coordinator Mr. Bill Tanger, Blueway Volunteer Work Session Mr. Mahoney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Approval of Agenda Mr. James made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 4-0. Regional Blueways Ms. Amanda McGee provided'a PowerPoint presentation. She noted that the Roanoke River Blueway is a 45 -mine stretch of the Roanoke River beginning in Montgomery County and traveling through City of Salem, Roanoke City, and ending in Roanoke River Gorge in Roanoke County. She reviewed partners which regularly contribute to the project and regional funding contributions.She reviewed economic development asset, including outdoor recreation for tourism, supporting outfitters and local businesses, and unique connection to greeniway. She discussed program achievements, including the Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence for Implementing the Virginia Outdoors Plan, Virginia Treasures Designation for all access points, Virginia Tourism Corporation Grant, and ACA Designated Water Trail. She discussed the Roanoke River Blueway Brochure, website Page 1 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 19, 2018 and Facebook design and maintenance, cultivating partnerships through the Blueway Committee, and features in Roanoke Business, Roanoke Times, and other media sources. She discussed Roanoke County access points along Roanoke River and area tributaries, She discussed improvements, including Green Hill Park, Blue Ridge Parkway — Roanoke River Overlook, and Rutrough Point. She discussed future improvements including the Adventure Plan with zip line tower, performance barn, pedestrian bridge, fishing access, and whitewater course. She discussed tributary access improvements at Jae Valley Park and Mason Creek. Ms. McGee and Mr. Holladay discussed the success of the November 17, 2018 Roanoke County Explore Park Cleanup Day, noting approximately 75 people participated. Ms. McGee discussed future blueway activities, including connect the greenway and blueway in marketing, branding, and on ground, evaluating blueway for access improvements/new locations, improving wayfinding signage, redeveloping website, and continuing to leverage partnerships and supporting community efforts. Ms. McGee and Mr. Bill Tanger discussed the May 2019 Spring Float which has been scheduled. Mr. Tanger stated the blueway provides quality of life in many aspects to the valley. He stated tremendous opportunity for marketing the area. Mr. Tanger and the Commissioners discussed future funding of the blueway. They also discussed land donation. Ms. McGee, Mr. Tanger, and the Commissioners discussed various ways localities can help with the development of the blueway. Zoninq Ordinance Amendments Mr. Thompson discussed allowing special events in AR zoning, noting it is currently an allowed use with a special use permit in AG -3, AG -1, and AV zoned areas. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed placing an acreage restriction on the use. They reviewed maps of properties within the County which are zoned AR. They discussed parking and noise on smaller size lots. They reviewed previous special events in the County. The consensus of the Commission was to require 10 acre minimum to allow the use in AR zoning with a special use permit. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed adding bed and breakfast and commercial kennel in AG -3 zoning due to them not being list on Municode. Mr. Murphy discussed veterinary hospital and amending commercial kennel use. Mr. Murphy and the Commissioners discussed regulations of other localities regarding providing an area for post-surgery care of animals. Mr. Thompson, Mr. Lubeck, Mr. Murphy, and the Commissioners discussed boarding aspect of veterinary hospital and having indoor boarding with outside exercise area. Mr. Thompson, Mr. Murphy, and the Commissioners discussed regulating agencies and certification requirements for these facilities. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed private road frontage requirements for commercial uses. The consensus of the Commission was for staff to do additional research and bring findings back for future discussion. Mr. Thompson, Mr. Murphy, and the Commissioners discussed combining rehab center to nursing home, life care facility and adult care residences definitions. They discussed State regulations regarding this use. They discussed impacts from a land use perspective, especially if the facility adjoins a residential area. Page 2 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBE=R 18, 2018 Mr. Murphy and the Commissioners discussed setback requirements for structures/accessory uses. Mr. Murphy, Mr. Lubeck, Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed requirements regarding the American Disabilities Act. Mr. Thompson stated staff will research and bring a compilation of various setback requirements for future discussion with the Commissioners. Mr. Thompson, Mr. Hughes, and the Commissioners reviewed definitions regarding wireless communications facilities. They discussed the latest legislation which limits localities regulation of the facilities. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed co - location, small cells, micro cells, and enhancing capacity of towers. They discussed adhering closely to the State regulations when amending the ordinance and creating use and design standards. 2019 Planning Commission Schedule Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed the 2019 schedule. Mr. Mahoney suggested having only one meeting per month. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed this issue. The consensus of the Commission was to have the July meeting on July 9, 2019, and to have only one meeting in both July and August. The rest of the year there would be two meetings per month. Mr. Bower made a motion to approve the 2019 Planning Commission Schedule as presented and discussed, which passed 4-0. Citizen Comments There were none. Commissioners' and Staff Comments Mr. James stated he will be unavailable to attend the December 3, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting. Mr. Thompson discussed upcoming petitions and topics for future meetings. With no further business or comments, Mr. Mahoney adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: Susan McCoy Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Philip T mpson Secret,,y, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 3 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Paul Mahoney Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 4 of 4 NOVEMBER 19, 2018