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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/16/2009 - MinutesCommissioners Present: Ms. Martha Hooker Mr. David Radford Mr. Steve Azar Commissioners Absent: Mr. Gary Jarrell Mr. Rodney McNeil Staff Present: Mr. Philip Thompson, Secretary Mr. Joe Obenshain, Senior Assistant County Attorney Mr. John Murphy Ms. Megan Cronise Ms. Tammi Wood Ms. Becky Mahoney Ms. Lindsay Blankenship Mr. Chris Patriarca Ms. Amanda Micklow Mr. Tim Beard Ms. Nicole Pendleton Ms. Susan Carter CALL TO ORDER: Ms. Hooker called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Approval of Agenda Mr. Radford made a motion to approve the agenda, which passed 3-0. Approval of the Bylaw Amendments Mr. Thompson reviewed the proposed bylaw amendments, including changes to term limits, voting regulations, and speaker time limitations. Mr. Azar inquired about citizen awareness of time limits being imposed. Mr. Thompson stated if public hearing has full agenda, time limits may need to be applied. Mr. Radford discussed time limits of other localities. Mr. Radford made a motion to approve the Planning Commission Bylaw Amendments, which passed 3-0. Page 1 of 3 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 16, 2009 Private Stables, Multiple Dog Permits and Home Occupations Ms. Mahoney provided a PowerPoint presentation, during which she discussed Private Stables (Section 30-81-5), Multiple Dog Permit (Section 30-82-4), and Home Occupations (Section 30-82-3), including requirements within each zoning district. She discussed current use and design standards. She reviewed concerns for each use which are based on inspections and complaints. Mr. Thompson discussed amending some of the use and design standards criteria in order to alleviate some of the special use permit requests. Mr. Azar inquired how the change would impact citizens currently within the special use permit guidelines. Mr. Thompson stated it would only apply to new applicants. Mr. Murphy discussed public nuisance provision in the ordinance. Mr. Obenshain and Mr. Murphy discussed density restrictions. Ms. Mahoney reviewed general use and design standards for home occupations. Mr. Azar request more information regarding Type I and Type 11 home occupations. Ms. Mahoney discussed the zoning requirements and criteria necessary to operate each type of home occupation. Mr. Thompson discussed updating the standards for home- based businesses which have not been reviewed since 1992. Ms. Hooker inquired about signage. Mr. Murphy discussed signage regulations and restrictions. Ms. Hooker inquired about inspections of properties. Ms. Mahoney discussed tracking properties for inspection. Mr. Thompson stated the permit would be voided if the property is sold. He discussed methods to track businesses to insure conformance. The commissioners requested continuing to move forward with these issues. Exterior Lighting Mr. Beard provided a PowerPoint presentation and explanation of various types of lighting. Mr. Radford expressed concern regarding light pollution within the county. Mr. Beard discussed site development regulations which include photometric plans and height of installation. He discussed design standards which include intensity of lighting. He reviewed outdoor lighting ordinances of both Prince William County and Roanoke County. Ms. Hooker suggested restricting lighting pole height to 18 feet. Mr. Beard discussed various types of lighting fixtures. Mr. Radford suggested adding lighting regulations as part of covenants for new construction to prevent light pollution. Ms. Hooker stated parking lot safety should be a consideration. Mr. Radford discussed the importance of using the photometric guides. Mr. Azar agreed other areas should have height limits not exclusively overlay districts. Entrance Corridor Overlay Districts Ms. Cronise gave a PowerPoint overview regarding the proposed amendment for entrance corridors. She reviewed various concept maps of overlay districts, such as highway, interstate, scenic, and urban. She discussed the test case on Plantation Road. She discussed typical ECOD regulations, including limited uses allowed in underlying zoning districts, and special use permit structures. Mr. Azar inquired about placing utilities underground. Ms. Cronise discussed expense involved regarding this issue. She discussed setbacks, pedestrian accommodations, landscaping, lighting, and signage. She discussed reducing clutter in the entrance corridors. Mr. Azar Page 2 of 3 ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 16, 2009 inquired about signage. Ms. Cronise stated signage behind windows is not regulated. The commissioners agreed on the importance of improving the appearance of county's entrance corridors. Other Comments Mr. Thompson provided updates on the Foxhall Properties, LLC, petition and proposed Merriman Road Roundabout. Mr. Thompson stated a community meeting regarding the petition of Clifton Ronk, will be held on November 19, 2009, at 7:00 pm at the Roanoke County School Board Administration Boardroom. With no further business or comments, Ms. Hooker adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: 'z Susan Carter Recording Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission ' y , 4 � L J/ Philip TTa, Secretary, Roanoke Cour((yPlanning Commission Approved: Martha Hooker Chairman, Roanoke County Planning Commission Page 3 of 3