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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/19/2021 - Minutes0AN ROANOKE COUNTY 0 PLANNING COMMISSION 1838 JANUARY 1CIS 9, 2021 Commissioners Present: Mr. Wayne Bower Mr. Troy Henderson Mr. Rick James Mr, Kelly McMurray Mr. Jim Woltz Staff Present: Mr., Philip Thompson, Secretary Ms. Rachel Lower, Senior Assistant County Attorney Mr. Isaac Henry Ms. Alyssa Dunbar Ms. Cecile Newcomb Ms. Susan McCoy, Recording Secretary Work Session Mr. Bower called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm., Approvall of Agenda Mr. James made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 5-0. Zoning Ordinance Amendments Mr. Henry discussed sight triangles, including definition and description. He discussed private streets and commercial entrances. He reviewed Section 30-92-6 requirements for a median section. He reviewed sight triangles at driveways, family homes, and commercial entrances. He reviewed examples of sight triangles which are in other localities. Mr. Henry and the Commissioners discussed topography issues within the County. They discussed current VDOT standards for sight distance. They discussed lower density in rural areas, issues regarding regulations of state roads, and parking areas. They discussed that some driveways would be grandfathered. They discussed triangles being used in high speed areas but not low speed areas. They discussed the definition of driveway, noting entrances to commercial properties would be governed by VDOT. Ms. James and the Commissioners discussed safety and visibility, noting most businesses want to comply. They discussed landscaping issues and regulations regarding sight distance, including the Iheight of vegetation required for buffering at ingress and egress. They discussed enforcement of sight distance issues. Ms. James, Mr. Henry, and the Commissioners discussed revising the use and design standards regarding landscaping requirements, including landscaping in parking lots. They discussed public and private road requirements. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners reviewed other amendments including making the rezoning procedure consistent with the special use procedure. They discussed regulations regarding commercial vehicles. They discussed other temporary uses, cell Page 1 of 3 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 19, 2021 towers, and major utilities. They discussed district standards, use and design standards, parking standards, signs, and sight triangles. They discussed reviewing other portions of the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and Use and Design Handbook for possible revisions. Mr. Henderson made a motion to move forward with the Zoning Ordinance revision process, which passed 5-0. Planning Commission's 2020 Annual Report Ms. Newcomb provided a brief overview of the report contents, including Planning Commission actions, awards and certifications, zoning, long range planning, transportation, and staff project highlights. Ms. Newcomb, Mr. Thompson, and the Commissioners discussed the timeline of the report. They discussed status of future projects. The consensus of the Commissioners was to forward the 2020 Annual Report to the Board of Supervisors. Planning Commission's 2021 Work Plan Mr. Thompson provided a brief overview of the work pian history and process. He reviewed the draft work plan, including the introduction statement, planning studies, zoning ordinance/code amendments, other projects, and the work plan timetable. He discussed plans to update the Comprehensive Plan, including creating the vision statement to have five community wide vision statements with goals and objectives. He discussed the eleven community planning areas of the County. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed the layout, process, and timeline for the revised Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed economic development and transportation projects. Mr. Thompson stated staff will bring the completed work plan to the Commissioners for their final review and adoption at the February 2, 2021 Planning Commission meeting. Citizen Comments There were none. Commissioners' and Staff Comments Mr. Bower requested that district tours be added to the 2021 Work Plan to look at land use and zoning. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed this issue. Mr. James suggested reviewing each area plan every ten years. Mr. Thompson and the Commissioners discussed this issue. Mr. Thompson discussed upcoming petitions and public hearings. Mr. Thompson stated future Planning Commission Work Sessions will be held in the 3rd floor conference room. Ms. Lower provided an update regarding litigation involving the Board of Zoning Appeals. Page 2 of 3 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 49, 2024 With no further business or comments, Mr. Bower adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: Susan McCoy Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission Philip Tompson Secretbry, Roanoke County Planning Commission Wayne tower Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 3 of 3