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Home My WebLink About7/16/2024 - Regular1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor Michael W. Stovall, Vice Mayor Keith N. Liles Sabrina M. McCarty Laurie J. Mullins STAFF PRESENT: Richard Peters, Town Manager Cody Sexton, Deputy Town Manager Antonia Arias-Magallon, Town Clerk/Administrative Manager Andrew Keen, Finance Director/Treasurer Fabricio Drumond, Police Chief Nathan McClung, Assistant Planning and Zoning Director Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney Mayor Grose called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Town Clerk called the roll with Council Member Liles, Council Member McCarty, Council Member Mullins, Vice Mayor Stovall, and Mayor Grose present. After a Moment of Silence, Council Member Liles l Flag. announcements, and Council Activities, Council Member McCarty announced the following: July 27 – Mingle at the Market with Five Dollar Shake from 7 Market; August 5 – Blood Drive at the Vinton War Memorial from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; August 6 – Memorial; September 2 – Town offices closed in observance of Labor Day; and September 7 – Vinton Pink Warrior Walk at the Vinton Farmers Market at 5 p.m. Council Member McCarty encouraged everyone to visit the entertainment venues social media and website for more information. Council Member Mullins following Council activities: July 4, Mayor Grose attended the Four on the Fourth Race; July 4 – Council Member Liles and Mayor Grose attended the Fourth of July Celebration at the Vinton War 2 and Council Member Mullins attended the Public Works Committee meeting; July 10 – Council attended the Pink Warrior Walk meeting; July 15 – Vice Mayor Stovall attended a Roundtable Discussion with Senator Ben Cline; July 16 – Council Member Liles, Council Member McCarty, Council Member Mullins, and Vice Mayor Stovall attended the RVTV tour with leadership staff. Council Member Liles made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; the motion was seconded by McCarty all members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. 2, 2024 Under citizen's comments and petitions, Mayor Grose made a statement regarding the recent property acquisition at 935 3rd Street, has listed its business as women’s healthcare. It performed at this clinic. Mayor Grose stated that the Town of Vinton did not recruit this business and was not perform abortions at this site until recently. Mayor Grose stated that he Council could from proceeding with its plans. Given the recent United States Supreme Court ruling, abortion is an issue of state law and is legal in the state of comments. Philip Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24019, and representative of Love Life Church made comments on his opposition to the clinic being in the Town. Adam Triplett, resident of 4043 Mockingbird Hill Road, Roanoke Virginia 24013 made comments on his opposition to the clinic being in Town. Ann Russell, resident of 342 Stonebridge Drive, Vinton, Virginia 24179 Blue Ridge Women's Center made comments on her opposition to the clinic being in the Town. 3 Travis Hilton, 6405 Monet Drive, Roanoke, Virginia 24018 made comments on his opposition to the clinic being in the Town. Joe Pigford, Salem Virginia 24153, and Love Life Church, made comment opposition to the clinic being in the Town. Council expressed appreciation for the citizen's comments and coming to the meeting. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of public comments concerning the market use, located at 301 South Pollard Street, 060.15-07-40.00-0000 & 060.15-07-41.00-0000, zoned CB Central Business District. Mayor Grose opened the Public Hearing at 6:22 p.m. Mr. McClung commented that Annette Patterson with the Advancement Foundation requested a Special Use Permit. staff report attached to the agenda package that mentioned two conditions that are attached to the approval. One condition is that the use shall only be permitted in the footprint of the structure. The second condition is that all activities should happen inside the structure. Annette Patterson and Brandon Hall, Operator of the Farm Shoppe the Town Clerks office as part of the permanent record. Ms. Patterson and Mr. Hall reviewed the plans for the Farm Shoppe and what to expect. Hearing no comments, Mayor Grose closed the Public Hearing at 6:33 p.m. Vice Mayor Stovall made a motion to approve the Ordinance authorizing a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a proposed flea market use, located at Virginia, tax map numbers 060.15-07-40.00- 0000 & 060.15-07-41.00-0000, zoned CB Central Business District Council Member Mullins Public Hearing Opened Public Hearing Closed Approval of Ordinance No. 1057 Special Use Permit (SUP) for a market use, located at 301 South Pollard Street, Suite A, Vinton, Virginia, tax map numbers 060.15- 07-40.00-0000 & 060.15-07-41.00- CB Central Business District 4 Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of public comments concerning an Vinton Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Grose opened the Public Hearing at 6:34 p.m. amendments would financial institution to obtain a special use permit in the GB General Business District, and allow for a personal service business use to be permitted by right in the R-B Residential- standards for vehicle storage or impound lots in Article V (Supplemental Regulations); amend the pools, tennis, or pickleball courts, ame maximum motor vehicle parking requirements in Article VI (Development Standards); and amend (Definitions). The staff report from the meeting is available at the Town Clerk’s office as part of the permanent record. Hearing no comments, Mayor Grose closed the Public Hearing at 6:36 p.m. Council Member Liles approve the proposed amendments to the Vinton Zoning Ordinance; the motion was seconded by Council Member McCarty following roll call vote, w Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Public Hearing Opened Public Hearing Closed Approval of Ordinance No. 1058 proposed amendments Ordinance Under items requiring action under the agenda, there was a motion to consider the adoption of a Resolution Manager to file an application for the allocation of Bypass Road (Rt. 24). 5 Mr. McClung commented that this Resolution is to authorize the Town Manager to file a grant application for the conversion of the intersection of Washington Avenue and Bypass Road. This conversion would change the roundabout. This application is due August 1, 2024, and the Town will be notified next year if the Town is awarded the grant. The Town would no 2031 if awarded the grant. Council Member Liles approve authorizing the Town Manager to file an (Rt. 24); the motion was seconded by McCarty, members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Approved Resolution No. 2605 allocation of Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) SMART SCALE funds for the Roundabout Project at Washington Avenue (Rt. 24) and Bypass Road (Rt. 24). Manager Sexton commented on the July 10, 2024, Public Works Committee meeting. Mr. Sexton commented that the replacement project is going well. A second set of signs have been delivered. paving process been completed. intersections at Avenue arrived and are The demolition of the flood mitigation properties has been completed. Niagara completed and reopened. The Town received an engineer's South Pollard Street and Jefferson Avenue. The Town is reviewing options for this project. The Town went out to bid and awarded Superior for the fall paving schedule. regarding a one-way street at Lynn Haven Circle. After residents on Lynn Haven Cir decided to not move forward with the one-way street. Mr. Peters commented that there was a proposal from a property owner downtown to develop an area downtown. Mr. Peters will investigate the options of that and will bring it forward when he has more of an idea. Mr. Peters commented on 6 Municipal Building and recommended that the Town inquire about a request for proposals and see what that property could be used for. Council commented on the Fourth of July. Mr. Sexton commented that the number of people at the War Memorial was estimated at 5,000 people. The next item on the agenda was a request to convene in Closed Meeting, Pursuant to § 2.2- 3711 (A) (8 amended, for the purpose of consultation with the Town Attorney. Council Member Liles convene seconded by Council Member Mullins and voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Council Convened in closed session at 6:55 p.m. At 7:50 and the Certification that the Closed Meeting was held in accordance with State Code requirements was approved on a motion by Liles; seconded by Vice Mayor Stovall and carried by the members voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Council Member Liles made a motion, for the public necessity convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice, to adopt a Resolution Planning Commission to modify the requirements under the Town’s Zoning Ordinance; the motion carried by the fol voting: Vote 5-0; Yeas (5) – Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Certificate of Closed Meeting Approved Resolution No. 2606 process with Town staff approvals for medical and dental facilities under the Town’s Zoning Ordinance Council Member Liles made a motion to adjourn the by Council Member McCarty and carried by the 7 Yeas (5) – Liles, McCarty, Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None. Meeting adjourned APPROVED: _________________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Antonia Arias-Magallon, Town Clerk