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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/15/2019 - MinutesQAN of jq"mo& PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2019 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 Ms. Megan Cronise Ms. Becky James Ms. Bailey Howard -DuBois Ms. Cecile Newcomb Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary Work Session Mr. Henderson called the meetings to order at 6:02 p.m. Approval of Agenda Mr. Bower made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 4-0. 419 Town Center Plan Mr. Thompson reviewed the history of the plan, changes to the appendix, and the Introduction section. He reviewed changes to the Existing Conditions Summary, including zoning, future land use, topography, transportation, and infrastructure. He discussed changes to the Market Analysis and Community Engagement sections, He discussed updates, including the addition of draft plan reveal, Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors meetings, and changes to outreach section. He discussed The Plan section, including vision and principles. He discussed the addition of core concepts, including harnessing the power of our location, creating an authentic place, improving connectivity, celebrating the Town Center's nature and the corridor's natural settings, and promoting a sense of community and inclusion. He reviewed the Urban Design Framework section, including development types, circulation plans, public realm, and green infrastructure. Mr. Thompson discussed the Catalyst Projects section, including catalyst sites with tables and fields added for Old Country Plaza, Madison Square, and Tanglewood Malll. He discussed edits which were made to mapping components and conceptual plans from a 5 to 7 -Year Plan up to a 20 -Year Plan. He discussed Additional Residential Opportunities section which includes the Ridges including South Peak and Old Page 1 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2019 Heritage. He discussed the Implementation section, including encouraging development of a safe Main Street environment, increasing mobility and connectivity throughout the study area, and continuing to engage the community in the implementation process. Mr. Thompson discussed the timeline regarding the revised draft 419 Town Center Plan. Mr. Thompson discussed the traffic analysis and funding for changes within the Route 419 area. They discussed feedback received from the Board of Supervisors regarding the plan. Mr. Thompson, Ms. Cronise, and the Commissioners discussed funding methods for transportation projects. Mr. Thompson noted that without the study the area would not have been ranked for funding for transportation projects within the corridor. Mr. Thompson, Ms. Cronise, and the Commissioners discussed the possibility of updating information and traffic data used in the plan. The consensus of the Commissioners was to put the 419 Town Center Plan on the February 5, 2019 Planning Commission Consent Agenda for a March 5, 2019 Planning Commission Public Hearing. Mr, Thompson requested the Commissioners to submit a list of items to include or changes they would like to make regarding the final draft of the plan. Mr. Thompson, Ms. Cronise, and the Commissioners discussed input received from Roanoke City staff members regarding the proposed changes to the 419 corridor, including pedestrian and traffic movement. 2018 Planning Commission Annual Report Ms. Howard -Dubois reviewed the Draft 2018 Annual Report, including zoning, long- range planning, and transportation. She requested the Commissioners submit any information they would like to include in the report by January 22, 2019. Mr. Thompson staffed the 2018 Planning Commission Annual Report will be included on the agenda for February 5, 2019 Planning Commission meeting. He stated it will then be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors. 2019 Planning Commission Work Plan Mr. Thompson reviewed the work plan, noting the Planning Commission and staff have achieved many things in the past year. He noted that some items are ongoing. They discussed not having taken action on the Zoning Ordinance amendment regarding wireless communications, Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed the Route 460 Access Plan, noting much of the plan also involves Roanoke City. Mr. Thompson discussed the history and intent of the Route 460 Access Plan. He also stated the County plans to hire a consultant for the study of this area. He discussed the scope of work for the plan, noting the scope has expanded from Roanoke City to the Botetourt County line. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed prioritization and comprehensively reviewing the entire corridor. Ms. Cronise stated the Route 460 corridor is second highest trafficked corridor in the area. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed other Zoning Ordinance amendments, including the Floodplain Overlay District, sign regulations, and wireless communications facilities. Mr. Thompson reviewed fracking, noting Ms. Newcomb Page 2 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2019 previously wrote a White Paper on this issue. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed the 419 Town Center Code Amendments. They also discussed other potential large projects. Mr. Thompson stated he will have the draft 2019 Planning Commission Work Plan for the Commissioners to review in February. Citizen Comments There were none. Commissioners' and Staff Comments Mr. Mahoney stated if a petition regarding the Roanoke Resource Authority is submitted in the future, he will need to recuse himself from involvement in the case. He also inquired about Montgomery County's involvement with roadway to the landfill. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed this issue and the access corridor. Mr. Thompson provided a status update regarding the Economic Development Authority of Roanoke County et al petition. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed the proposed amendment to the Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan regarding four parcels between 4904 Colonial Avenue and 4920 Colonial Avenue. Mr. Thompson stated a community meeting regarding the petition of Balzer and Associates, Inc. will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2019, in the first floor Board of Supervisors Meeting Room of the Roanoke County Administration Center, 5204 Bernard Drive. He stated a community meeting regarding the petition of Virginia Class Action Softball Club will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at Bonsack Elementary School, 5437 Crumpacker Drive. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed topics for discussion at future meetings. With no further business or comments, Mr. Henderson adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p. M. Respectfully Submitted: Susan McCoy Recordi_n�C_Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 3 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Troy Hende s n Chairman, Rjakke County Planning Commission Page 4 of 4 JANUARY 15, 2019