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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/15/2020 - MinutesU ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION-, SEPTEMBER 15,2020 Commissioners Present: Mr. Wayne Bower Mr. Troy Henderson Mr. Kelly McMurray Mr. Jim Woltz Commissioners Absent: Mr. Rick James Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary Ms. Rachel Lower, Senior Assistant County Attorney Ms. Megan Cronise Ms. Bailey Howard-DuBoi,w Mr. Isaac Henry Mr, Alex Jones Ms. Alyssa Dunbar Ms. Cecile Newcomb Mr. Will Crawford Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary Work Session Mr. Bower called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Approval of Agenda Mr. Woltz made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 4-0. Oak Grove Center Plan Mr. Thompson provided a PowerPoint presentation, including an overview of the draft plan Appendices, including the Introduction, Existing Conditions, Community Engagement, Vision and Principles, and Plan Recommendations and Implementation Strategies. He reviewed the Draft Principles of the plan. He discussed the Implementation and Recommendations, noting the importance of collaboration, between Roanoke County and Roanoke City. He discussed implementation process, including design principles, funding strategies, timing/phasing, communication, accessibility, getting started. He reviewed plan recommendations, including land use, community facilities, transportation, gateway/streetscape improvements, and community engagement. He discussed community facilities recommendations and transportation recommendations. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed the plan. The commission agreed to move forward with the plan. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed the process and timeline for the plan. They discussed options for the public hearings. Page 1 of 3 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 Transportation Pro'ects Ms. Cronise provided a PowerPoint presentation, including an overview SMART Scale projects. She provided updates on Round 1 projects, including 1-81 widening from Exit 143 to Exit 141, Lila Drive/Route 115 Intersection, and Route 419 widening. She discussed Round 2 applications, including Route 419 and Route 221 Adaptive Signal Control, and Plantation Road Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Streetscape Improvements (Walrond Drive to Gander Road), and West Main Street Pedestrian Improvements. She discussed updates on applications for Round 3, including Route 419 /Route 220 Diverging Diamond Interchange and Williamson Road Pedestrian Improvements (Peters Creek Road to Plantation Road). She reviewed Round 4 applications, including Valleypointe Parkway Realignment, Route 419 Streetscape Improvements (Starkey Road to Ogden Road), Starkey Road/Buck Mountain Road Intersection Improvements, Route 460 Operational Improvements Study, and Route 460 at Alternate Route 220 Intersection Improvements. She reviewed the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization SMART Scale Projects, including Route 460 at West Ruritan Road Intersection Improvements, Route 460 Intersections from Carson Road to Huntridge Road, and Orange Avenue (Route 460) Improvements from 11th Street to Gus Nicks Boulevard. She discussed the City of Roanoke SMART Scale projects, including Orange Avenue (Route 460) at Blue Hills Drive, Orange Avenue (Route 460) at King Street, Orange Avenue (Route 460) at Seibei Drive/Hickory Woods. She reviewed Roanoke Valley -Alleghany Regional Commission SMART Scale projects, including 1-581 Exit 2 (Peters Creek Road) Interchange Improvements. She discussed lessons which have been learned and implemented and the next steps in the SMART Scale process. Ms. Cronise provided an overview of Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Funding projects, including Orange Market Park and Ride & Parking Lot Improvements and Oak Grove Streetscape Improvements. She reviewed other active projects, including Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Plan (Salem District), Route 220 Arterial Preservation Program and Signalization Improvements Study, McAfee Knob/Route 311 Pedestrian Improvements, Fallowater Lane Extension. Ms. Cronise, Mr. Thompson, and the Commissioners discussed design options for the proposed McAfee Knob/Route 311 bridge and potential shuttle options. She reviewed the VDOT bridge projects which are completed and underway, including Route 116 over Back Creek, Route 220 over Back Creek, and Route 221 over Martins Creek. She stated they work to keep communication with VDOT and notify citizens about projects. She discussed the VDOT safety project on Route 419 at its intersection with Colonial Avenue. She provided an overview of the Roanoke River Greenway, including West Roanoke River Greenway from Green Hill Park to Riverside Park in Salem, East Roanoke River Greenway re -scoping to construct greenway on western and eastern edges, East Roanoke River Greenway under the Blue Ridge Parkway along Highland Road, East Roanoke River Greenway along the Blue Ridge Parkway to Explore Park, and East Roanoke River Greenway through Explore Park to Rutrough Road. Ms. Cronise and the Commissioners discussed E -bike legislation which went into effect July 1, 2020, allowing Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 E -bikes the same rights as regular bicycles unless localities take action regarding this issue. Ms. Cronise stated Page 2 of 3 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 Transportation, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, and Fire and Rescue Departments have been acquiring data regarding E -bike use. The Commissioners expressed their appreciation for the work performed by County staff regarding the transportation projects. Mr. Thompson thanked County staff, the Board of Supervisors, and regional partners for their collaboration on this project. Citizen Comments There were none. Commissioners' and Staff Comments Mr, Thompson discussed upcoming petitions and public hearings. He stated the remaining 2020 Planning Commission Public Hearings will be held on Monday, October 5, 2020, Monday, November 2, 2020, and Monday, November 30, 2020. Mr. Thompson discussed Board of Supervisors resolutions to research temporary construction yard and short-term rentals. He stated staff is currently researching these uses. He stated these findings will be discussed at future work sessions. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners briefly discussed short-term rentals use. Mr. Thompson stated the Board of Supervisors adopted the Floodplain Ordinance on the Hollins Center Plan. He stated copies of the Hollins Center Plan Summary will be distributed to citizens in study area. With no further business or comments, Mr. Bower adjourned the meeting at 8;04 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: W�1= _4\ Susan McCoy Record ij �ecretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission PFiilip Th9ppson SecretarffvR�appke County Planning Commission Rick James V ° Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 3 of 3