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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/3/2019 - MinutesROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 3,2019 Commissioners Present: Mr. Wayne Bower Mr. Troy Henderson Mr. Rick James Mr. Paul Mahoney Mr. Jim Woltz Staff Present: Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary Ms. Mary Beth Nash, Senior Assistant County Attorney Ms. Megan Cronise Ms, Becky James Ms. Bailey Howard -DuBois Mr, Alex Jones Ms. Cecile Newcomb Ms. Alyssa Dunbar Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary Work Session Mr. Henderson called the meeting to order at 4-08 p.m. Approval oAgenda 11r. w2wn ev tt,24e 9 uiotioL±=,i#�**rove Approval of Minutes Mr. Mahoney made a motion to approve the minutes of July 9, 2019, as amended, which passed 4-0-1, with Mr. Woltz abstaining. Consent Agenda Ms. James provided an overview of the petition of Lewis Gale Medical Center petition, including the concept plan, proffer statement, surrounding zoning, and future land use designation. Ms. Nash, Mr. Thompson, and the Commissioners discussed certificate of need. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed the traffic impact analysis. Ms. James stated a community meeting regarding, the petition will be held on Monday, September 16, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bonsack Elementary School, 5437 Crumpacker Drive, Roanoke, Virginia. Ms, Newcomb provided an overview of the petition of Balzer and Associates, Inc., including the proposed tower height, zoning designation, and new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) structural regulations, Ms. Newcomb and the Commissioners discussed the need for the new tower. They discussed whether or not the existing tower would be removed. Ms. Newcomb noted all broadcast towers require a special use permit. ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 Mr. James made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which passed 5-0. Citizen Comments There were none. Commissioners' and Staff Comments The Commissioners welcomed Ms. Alyssa Dunbar, Planner I Mr. Henderson adjourned the meeting for site viewing at 4:21 p.m. EVENING SESSION Mr. Henderson called the Public Hearing to order at 7:04 p.m. Mr. James gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. 1. The petition of Donald and Elaine Kepple to rezone approximately 4.6 acres from 1-2, High Intensity Industrial, District to AR, Agricultural/Residential, District for the construction of single family dwelling, located at 6121 Peaceful Drive, Catawba Magisterial District. Ms. James presented the staff report, including a brief history of the property, surrounding zoning, and future land use designation. She discussed the parcel size, road frontage, and easements on the property. Mr. James stated his employer, Adams Construction Company, adjoins the petitioner's property. He stated that he will abstain from participating in the public hearing to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest. Mr. Henderson inquired about when property was zoned industrial. Mr. Thompson discussed this issue. Mr. Don Kepple discussed the concept plan and topography of the property. He stated he would like his son to be permitted to build a house on the property. Mr. Henderson opened the public hearing for public comment. With no citizens requesting to speak, Mr. Henderson closed the public hearing. Mr. Henderson made a motion to recommend approval of the rezoning. Mr. Mahoney stated he is generally opposed to downzoning industrial zoned parcels but based on the staff report the rezoning makes sense and is a good use of the property. Mr. Thompson called the roll and the motion passed (5-0) with the following vote: AYES: Bower, Henderson, Mahoney, Woltz NAYES: None ABSTAIN: James Page 2 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 Mr. Thompson stated the Board of Supervisors Public Hearing regarding this petition will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. 2. Proposed amendments to the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance. Proposed amendments to Section 30-82-3 of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendment would remove the presently invalid provision of zoning ordinance that prohibits the sale of firearms as a home occupation. This provision was rendered invalid by Section 16.2-915 of the Code of Virginia, which generally prohibits localities from regulating the transfer of firearms, and leaves such regulation in the discretion of the Commonwealth. Mr. Thompson provided a brief history of this proposed amendment. He discussed the Attorney General's opinion regarding this issue. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed removing this item from the agenda. Mr. Woltz made a motion to withdrawal this item from the September 3, 2019 Planning Commission Public Hearing Agenda. Mr. Thompson called the roll and the motion passed (5-0) with the following vote: AYES: Bower, Henderson, James, Mahoney, Woltz NAYES: None ABSTAIN: None Citizens' Comments There were none. Comments of Plannina Commissioners and Planning Staff Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed the July 23, 2019 Joint Meeting with the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, and the Roanoke County Planning Commission. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed upcoming petitions. Mr. Thompson stated the deadline for November applications is September 13, 2019. Final Orders 1. The petition of Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council, Inc. to amend the special use permit conditions associated with the operation of a camp on property zoned AG -3S, Agricultural/Rural Preserve, District with a special use permit, on 63.12 acres, located at 5488 Yellow Mountain Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District was approved by the Board of Supervisors at a Public Hearing on July 23, 2019. 2. Proposed amendment to the Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan. The proposed amendment would incorporate the 419 Town Center Plan into the Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan. The 419 Town Center Pian study area is approximately 400 acres in size located near Tanglewood Mall covering Route 419 from US -220 to the railroad bridge near Chaparral Drive. The proposed Plan includes recommendations on the future development of this Page 3 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 3, 2099 area was approved by the Board of Supervisors at a Public Hearing on July 23, 2019. With no further business or comments, Mr. Henderson adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: Susan McCoy Recorder Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Philip Tompson SecretAiry, Roanoke County Planning Commission Troy HeroeCoke Chairman, County Planning Commission Page 4 of 4