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PLANNING COMMISSION -
Commissioners Present:
Mr. Wayne Bower
Mr, Troy Henderson
Mr. Rick James
Mr. Kelly McMurray
Commissioners Absent:
Mr. Jim Woltz
Staff Present:
Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary
Ms. Rachel Lower, Senior Assistant County Attorney
Ms. Becky James
Ms. Bailey Howard -DuBois
Ms. Alyssa Dunbar
Ms. Cecile Newcomb
Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary
Work Session
Mr. James called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
Mr. Bower made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 4-0.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. McMurray made a motion to approve the August 4,, 2020 minutes, which passed 3-0-
1, with Mr. Henderson abstaining.
Consent Agenda
Ms. Dunbar provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the petition of Engineering
Concepts, Inc., including a brief history of the petition, zoning, future land use designation,
and conditions. Mr. James inquired about removing the conditions on the property. Ms.
Dunbar discussed this issue, noting the petitioner wants to build a church on the property
and possibly a church expansion in the future, Mr. James inquired, about property access,
Ms,. Dunbar and Mr. Thompson discussed proposed property access. Mr. James inquired
about the building design. Ms. Dunbar and the Commissioners discussed the concept
plan and the size of the parcel. Mr. Thompson, Ms. Dunbar, and the Commissioners
discussed building phases.
Mr. Henderson made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which passed 4-0.
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Oak Grove Center Pian
Ms. Howard -DuBois provided an overview of the draft plan sections and study area,
including the Introduction, Existing Conditions, Community Engagement, Vision and
Principles, Implementation and Recommendations. She reviewed area population and
demographics, existing land use, housing, future land use, environment, public facilities
and infrastructure, and outreach. She stated 1,325 citizens participated in the study. She
discussed the outreach to public schools, stakeholder interviews, and other outreach
efforts. She discussed the summary of major needs and suggestions from Engagement
Activities, including bicycle lanes, American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance,
expanding parks and recreation activities, and improve Route 419 traffic congestion. She
discussed Vision and Principles including the draft vision and draft principles. She
discussed Implementation and Recommendation, including design principles, funding,
timing/phasing, communication, accessibility, and adoption of plan. Mr. Thompson, Ms.
Howard -DuBois, and the Commissioners discussed engagement to solicit input from
public and collaboration with Roanoke City. They discussed the current future land use
designations in both Roanoke City and Roanoke County. Mr. Thompson discussed
engagement survey questions and results. Mr. Thompson, Ms. Howard -DuBois, and the
Commissioners discussed the importance of deciding what they want to see 'in Core use
area. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed the process and timeline of the
plan.
Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Mr. Thompson discussed the status of proposed miscellaneous amendments. He
reviewed items which have been discussed and draft language reviewed and approved
for changing from the Department of Community Department to the Department of
Development Services and the Department of Planning. He discussed changing religious
assembly from special use to a permitted use in AG -3 District and changing commercial
indoor amusement from a special use to a permitted use in C-2 district. He reviewed
items which have been discussed but draft language has not been reviewed or approved,
including yard encroachments and wireless communications. Mr. Thompson and the
Commissioners discussed additional items to consider for possible amendments,
including sight triangles, campgrounds, short-term rentals, temporary construction yards,
public self -storage, expansion of home beauty salon to include additional services, allow
guidance services as a permitted use in C-1 district, clarify use and design standards for
multi -family dwelling in C-1 and C-2 districts, and agricultural subdivisions/private roads.
Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed working on the amendments in
increments. They discussed developing standards if the use is approved. Mr. Thompson
and the Commissioners discussed the timeline for review of the amendments.
Citizen Comments
There were none.
Commissioners' and Staff Comments
Staff and Commissioners discussed vacation rental and bed and breakfast uses,
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Mr. Thompson stated the Board of Supervisors approved the Hollins Center Plan. He
stated the County will be printing copies of the plan which will be made available to
property owners in the study area.
Mr, Thompson and the Commissioners discussed topics to be discussed at future
Planning Commission meetings.
Final Orders
1. The petition of MCE Owner Occupied, LLP to obtain a special use permit in a C-1,
Low Intensity Commercial, District to allow a multi -family use to account for more
than 50 percent of the gross floor area on the site on approximately 1.116 acres,
located at 3220 McVitty Road, Windsor Hills Magisterial District was approved by
the Board of Supervisors at a Public Hearing on August 25, 2020.
2. The petition of Om Shree Hospitality, LLC to rezone approximately 9.99 acres from
AG -1, Agricultural/Rural Low Density, District to C-2, High Intensity Commercial,
District for the construction of a hotel/motel/motor lodge, located near the 2700
block of Wildwood Road and the 1700 block of Skyview Road, Catawba Magisterial
District was approved by the Board of Supervisors at a Public Hearing on August
25, 2020.
With no further business or comments, Mr. James adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Susan McCoy
Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission
Philip Th pson
Secretay, Roano a unty Planning Commission
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Rick James
Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission
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