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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/21/2020 - Minutes0AN ROANOKE COUNTY PI-ANNING COMMISSION 1838 WORK SESSION MlNunS JANUARY 21, 2020 Commissioners Present - Mr. Troy Henderson Mr, l= ick Mr. Kelly McMurray Mr. Jim Woltz Commissioners Absent: Mr. Wayne Bower to Present: Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary Mr. Tarek Moneir, Director of Development Services I\As. Mary Bieth Nash, Senior Assistant County Attorney Ms. Rachel Lower, Assistant County Attorney Mr. John Murphy Mr. Butch Workman Ms. Megan Cronise Ms. Bailey Howard-DUBois Ms. Becky James Ms. Cecile Newcomb Ms. Alyssa Dunbar Mr, Isaac Henry Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary Work Session called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Approygl.2f Agc,!Ld4 Mr. James rnade a motion to approve the, agenda, which passed 4-0. ,6pproval of Minutes Mr. Woltz made a motion to, approve the minutes of December 2, 2019, which passed 3- 0-1 with Mr. McMurray abstaining. Consent, icLa Ms. James discussed the petition of Michele Meinhart, including a brief history of the petition, current proffered conditions, SUrrounding zoning, and floodplain designation. Ms. James and the Commissioners discussed prior uses of the property and permitted uses in C-1 zoning. Mr. Thompson stated the petitioner's property is currently for sale, noting removing the proffers would allow C-1 zoning peirrnitted uses. 1 -he Commissioners and staff' discussed potential uses of the property. Mr. Woltz rnade a motion to approve the consent agenda, which passed 4-0. Page 1 of 4 ROANOKR COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 21, 2020 Election of Officers Mr. Thompson opened the floor for nominations of chairman for the 2020 calendar year. Mr. Woltz nominated Mr. James. No other nominations were received and the Commission voted 3-0-1, for Mr. James as chairman for 2020, with Mr. James abstaining. Mr. Thompson opened the floor for nominations of vice-chairman for the 2020 calendar year. Mr. James nominated Mr. Bower. No other nominations were received and the Commission voted 4-0 for Mr. Bower as vice-chairman for 2020. 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed revisions to the October meeting dates on the 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule. Mr. Henderson made a motion to approve the revised 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule as presented, which passed 4-0. Zoning Ordinance Amendments Mr. Thompson provided a brief history of the proposed amendments to the County's Zoning Ordinance dealing with floodplain regulations. He stated the proposed amendments are consistent with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation's model ordinance which complies with the requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations. Mr. Workman provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Floodplain Ordinance, including a general overview of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and floodplain management in Roanoke County and proposed Floodplain Overlay (FO) District Amendments. He reviewed the NFIP, including mapping, insurance, and regulation of the program. Fie reviewed the mutual agreement between the Federal Government and Roanoke County to enforce and comply with NFIP regulations. He discussed Federal, State, and local government roles. He reviewed flood history of the Roanoke Valley and Roanoke County. He discussed floodplain management, including the flood insurance program in Roanoke County. He reviewed floodplain mapping, floodplain terms and definitions, and floodplain concepts. He discussed the Floodplain Overlay (FO) District Amendments, including the amendment process. He discussed the impacts to existing commercial and industrial development. Mr. Workman and the Commissioners discussed elevation and construction standards for residential and non-residential development. Mr. Thompson stated although the County's Floodplain Ordinance is located within the Zoning Ordinance, it is managed by the Floodplain Administrator. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed the proposed timeline for the amendment process. The consensus of the Commission was to move forward with the amendment process. Hollins Center Plan Mr. Thompson discussed the final draft and appendices of the Hollins Center Pian. He discussed revisions to Cultural Resources, Community Engagement, and Vision and Principles. He reviewed the layout of documents including graphics, explanations, and Page 2 of 4 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 24, 2020 maps. He reviewed the future land use map. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed transition and mixed use development. They discussed Lila Drive area future land use designation, including uses which would be encouraged and complement the area. They discussed mixed use development and industrial development in the area. Ms. Cronise and the Commissioners discussed Lila Drive improvements. Mr. Thompson discussed zoning near Lila Drive. Mr. Thompson discussed Community Facilities and Infrastructure. He stated they will consult with Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department for input on parks and greenways. They discussed maps of proposed road projects, bicycle and pedestrian projects, greenway projects, and transit opportunities. They discussed ranking of these projects compared to other County projects. Mr. Thompson stated they will develop an introduction statement for the plan. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed the draft layout of the plan and the process and timeline for the plan. The consensus of the Commission was to move forward with the pian as discussed. Citizen Comments There were none. Commissioners' and Staff Comments Mr. James requested that a 2020 Planning Commission Work Plan be created for the Commission. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed this issue. Mr. Thompson stated a review of the draft 2019 Annual Report for Roanoke County Planning Commission and Planning and Zoning will be on the February 4, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting agenda. Mr. Woltz requested staff research developing a limited private road subdivision ordinance. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed this issue. Mr. Thompson, the Commissioners, and staff welcomed Mr. Kelly McMurray to the Planning Commission. Mr. Thompson and Ms. Nash provided updates regarding requests received for broadcasting towers at William Byrd High School and Cave Spring Middle School. Mr. Thompson provided status updates regarding the petitions of Roanoke Valley Resource Authority and Bane International Company, LLC. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed topics for discussion at future meetings. With no further business or comments, Mr. James adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m. Page 3 of 4. ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Respectfully Submitted: Susan McCoy Cj Recording -Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission rmllp i no pson Secretap. Roanoke C unty Planning Commission a Rick James Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission Fuge 4 of 4 JANUARY 21, 2020