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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/20/2025 - Public Hearing and Worksession TOWN OF VINTON 311 S. POLLARD STREET VINTON, VIRGINIA 24179 PHONE: (540) 983-0605 FAX: (540) 983-0621 ANITA MCMILLAN EMAIL: amcmillan@vintonva.gov PLANNING AND ZONING DIRECTOR February 14, 2025 TO: VINTON PLANNING COMMISSION Mr. Keith Liles, Chair Mr. David “Dave” Jones, Vice-Chair Mr. Robert “Bob” Benninger Mr. Jonathan McCoy Mr. Josh Mullen RE: Planning Commission Work Session and Public Hearing Thursday, February 20, 2025 A work session and public hearing of the Planning Commission will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Dinner will be available by 5:15 p.m., with the work session beginning afterwards at 6 p.m., followed by the public hearing at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the work session and public hearing is to be consider a rezoning request from Winter Properties LLP for their properties located on Highland Road, Vinton. Please see attached agenda and supporting materials for the meeting. Please let me know if you are UNABLE to attend the meeting as soon as possible by emailing me at amcmillan@vintonva.gov or calling me at 540-983-0605. Thank you. Sincerely, Anita J. McMillan Planning and Zoning Director Attachments c: Richard “Pete” Peters, Town Manager Nathan McClung, Assistant Planning & Zoning Director Fayula Gordon, Associate Planner/Code Enforcement Officer Mr. Keith Liles, Chair Mr. David “Dave” Jones, Vice-Chair Mr. Robert “Bob” Benninger Mr. Jonathan McCoy Mr Josh Mullen Vinton Municipal Building 311 S. Pollard Street Vinton, VA 24179 Phone (540) 983-0605 Fax (540) 983-0621 Vinton Planning Commission Thursday, February 20, 2025 Work Session – 6:00 p.m. Public Hearing – 6:30 p.m. WORK SESSION AGENDA I. Call to Order—Roll Call II. Review 2024 Planning Commission Annual Report (review only-no motion needed) III. Briefing 1. The petition of Winter Properties Partnership LLP, to rezone the portions of currently split-zoned properties located at 0 Highland Road, tax map numbers 060.11-04-29.00-0000 & 060.11-04-30.00-0000, from the R-2 Residential District to the M-1 Limited Industrial District. IV. Comments of Planning Commissioners and Planning Staff 1. Recognition of Ms. Fayula Gordon for her service to the Town of Vinton, its citizens, and the Vinton Planning Department, as she has submitted her official resignation effective at the end of February 2025. V. Adjournment of Work Session REGULAR SESSION AGENDA I. Call to Order—Roll Call II. Approval of Minutes: July 1, 2024 and February 4, 2025 III. Public Hearing to receive comments concerning: The petition of Winter Properties Partnership LLP, to rezone the portions of currently split-zoned properties located at 0 Highland Road, tax map numbers 060.11-04-29.00-0000 & 060.11-04-30.00-0000, from the R-2 Residential District to the M-1 Limited Industrial District. a. Chairman opens public hearing • Report from staff • Receive petitioner’s comments • Receive public comments • Commissioners discussion and questions b. Chairman closes public hearing c. Commission takes action on proposed petition for rezoning IV. Adjournment Page 1 of 4 PLANNING COMMISSION 2024 ANNUAL REPORT MEMBERS Keith Liles, Chairperson Dave Jones, Vice Chairperson Robert “Bob” Benninger Jonathan McCoy Sarah Reid SUMMARY OF MEETINGS JANUARY: No meetings held. FEBRUARY: No meetings held. MARCH: No meetings held. APRIL: The Planning Commission held a work session on April 11, 2024. The work session was called to order at 6:04 p.m. Keith Liles and Dave Jones were present at the meeting. Jonathan McCoy attended the meeting via Zoom. Bob Benninger and Sarah Reid were absent. The purpose of the work session was to review the proposed FY 2025 Capital Improvement Plan and to hear an update on the Vinton 2050 – Comprehensive Plan Update. First, Mr. McClung, Assistant Planning and Zoning Director, briefed the members of the Planning Commission on the Comprehensive Plan Update, which at the time of this meeting was just beginning and should take about 15-months to complete. The Town will be working with 3TP Ventures on the update process. Next, Pete Peters, Town Manager, gave an overview of the proposed FY 2025 Comprehensive Plan to the Commissioners in attendance. Once the overview was complete, members of PC who were present seemed to be in favor of the recommended CIP list as presented by Mr. Peters who stated that Town Council had given their preliminary, unofficial approval of it. The work session was adjourned at 7:14 p.m. MAY: No meetings held. Page 2 of 4 JUNE: No meetings held. JULY: The Planning Commission held a work session and public hearing on July 1, 2025. The work session was called to order at 6:00 p.m. All members of the Planning Commission were present. Petitioners Annette Patterson and Brandon Hall were also present. The first item on the work session agenda was the review of the 2022 and 2023 annual reports. These did not require a motion or vote. There were no changes or additions to the two reports. Next, Mr. McClung provided a briefing on the Special Use Permit request that would be heard in the Public Hearing during the regular session. It was a Petition of the Advancement Foundation, for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a proposed flea market use, located at 301 South Pollard Street, Suite A, Vinton, Virginia, tax map number 060.15-07-41.00-0000, zoned CB Central Business District. The business to be located there will be the Farm Shoppe. They have already opened but, want to be able to also have a vendor market located within their shop. The next item up on the work session agenda was the briefing on the proposed amendments to the Vinton Zoning Ordinance by Mr. McClung. The proposed amendments would: require that an alternative financial institution use 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-Business District in Article IV (District Regulations); amend the standards for vehicle storage or impound lots in Article V (Supplemental Regulations); amend the yard and screening requirements for swimming pools, tennis, or pickleball courts, amend the standards and permitted modifications of the landscaping ordinance section, and remove the maximum motor vehicle parking requirements in Article VI (Development Standards); and amend the definition of flea market in Article XI (Definitions). Mr. McClung mentioned that these proposed amendments are really just maintenance on the ordinance which was adopted in 2022. The work session was adjourned at 6:36 p.m. The regular session was called to order at 6:38 p.m. All members were still present. The first order of business was to approve the minutes from the meetings held on November 3, 2022, May 23, 2023, and April 11, 2024. The Planning Commission approved all three sets of minutes as submitted. The next item on the agenda was the public hearing to receive comments on the petition of the Advancement Foundation, for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a proposed flea market use, located at 301 South Pollard Street, Suite A, Vinton, Virginia, tax map number 060.15- 07-41.00-0000, zoned CB Central Business District. Mr. McClung gave the staff report concerning this request. Annette Patterson and Brandon Hall, petitioners, presented their request to the Commission, which included a PowerPoint presentation. No members of the public were on hand to speak for or against the request. After a brief discussion the Page 3 of 4 Planning Commission voted to unanimously recommend that Town Council approve this request with two staff recommended conditions. Next on the agenda, was to receive comments on the Proposed amendments to the Vinton Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendments would: require that an alternative financial institution use 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-Business District in Article IV (District Regulations); amend the standards for vehicle storage or impound lots in Article V (Supplemental Regulations); amend the yard and screening requirements for swimming pools, tennis, or pickleball courts, amend the standards and permitted modifications of the landscaping ordinance section, and remove the maximum motor vehicle parking requirements in Article VI (Development Standards); and amend the definition of flea market in Article XI (Definitions). Mr. McClung stated that they had already reviewed all of this during the work session portion of tonight’s meeting. There were no members of the public present to give any comments. After a brief discussion, a motion was made and seconded to recommend Town Council approve all the proposed amendments as presented. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m. AUGUST: No meetings held. SEPTEMBER: The Planning Commission held a joint work session and public hearing with Town Council on September 3, 2024. The joint work session was called to order at 5:15 p.m. All members of the Planning Commission were present, except Ms. Reid. During the work session, Mr. McClung provided information on the proposed ordinance change concerning medical and dental clinics. This was concerning an Ordinance amending Appendix B, Zoning, Article IV, District Regulations, Division 2, Multiple Purpose Districts, Section 4- 5; Division 4, Planned Unit Development Districts, Section 4-11, and Division 5, Mixed- Use Development (MUD) District, Sec. 4-18 of the Vinton Town Code. The change would require new medical and dental clinics, as well as hospitals, to obtain a Special Use Permit. The joint public hearing was called to order at 6:01 p.m. All members, except Ms. Reid were still present. Mr. McClung presented the proposed ordinance once again and Town Council and the Planning Commissioners had no further discussion. Comments were received from several citizens in attendance, especially regarding an existing clinic located on 3rd Street in Vinton. Vice Chairman Jones made a motion to recommend that Town Council approve the ordinance as presented, with Mr. Benninger seconding the motion. A roll call vote was taken and 3 members voted in favor of the motion and 1 member voted against the motion. Therefore, the Planning Commission recommended that Town Council approve the ordinance, which they did in a subsequent vote. The meeting was adjourned shortly thereafter. Page 4 of 4 OCTOBER: The Planning Commission held a joint work session with Town Council on October 1, 2024. The work session was called to order at 6 p.m. All members of the Planning Commission were present, except Ms. Reid. In this work session, both the Planning Commission and Town Council were given a detailed update on the Comprehensive Plan by Ms. McMillan and the Town’s Consultant 3TP Ventures. The consultants presented a detailed PowerPoint presentation and answered all questions from Commissioners and Council Members. After the presentation and discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. NOVEMBER: No meetings held. DECEMBER: No meetings held. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE TOWN OF VINTON PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON THURSDAY, JULY 1, 2024, WORK SESSION AT 6 P.M., REGULAR SESSION AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING MEMBERS PRESENT: Keith Liles, Chairman David “Dave” Jones, Vice Chairman Robert “Bob” Benninger Jonathan McCoy Sarah Reid STAFF PRESENT: Richard “Pete” Peters, Town Manager (at 6:24 p.m.) Anita McMillan, Planning and Zoning Director Nathan McClung, Assistant Planning and Zoning Director Fayula Gordon, Associate Planner Julie Tucei, Planning and Zoning Coordinator OTHERS PRESENT: Annette Patterson, Petitioner Brandon Hall, Petitioner AGENDA WORK SESSION—6 P.M. I. Call to Order—Roll Call II. Review 2022 and 2023 Planning Commission Annual Reports III. Briefing 1. Petition of the Advancement Foundation, for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a proposed flea market use, located at 301 South Pollard Street, Suite A, Vinton, Virginia, tax map numbers 060.15-07-40.00-0000 & 060.15-07-41.00-0000, zoned CB Central Business District. 2. Proposed amendments to the Vinton Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendments would: require for an alternative financial institution use 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-Business District in Article IV (District Regulations); amend the standards for vehicle storage or impound lots in Article V (Supplemental Regulations); amend the yard and screening requirements for swimming pools, tennis, or pickleball courts, amend the standards and permitted modifications of the landscaping ordinance section, and remove the maximum motor vehicle parking requirements in Article VI (Development Standards); and amend the definition of flea market in Article XI (Definitions). IV. Comments of Planning Commissioners and Planning Staff V. Adjournment of Work Session REGULAR SESSION AGENDA—6:30 P.M. I. Call to Order—Roll Call II. Approval of Minutes: November 3, 2022, May 23, 2023, April 11, 2024 III. Public Hearing to receive comments concerning: 1. Petition of the Advancement Foundation, for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a proposed flea market use, located at 301 South Pollard Street, Suite A, Vinton, Virginia, tax map PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION AND REGULAR SESSION JULY 1, 2024 PAGE 2 numbers 060.15-07-40.00-0000 & 060.15-07-41.00-0000, zoned CB Central Business District. IV. Public Hearing to receive comments concerning: 1. Proposed amendments to the Vinton Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendments would: require for an alternative financial institution use 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-Business District in Article IV (District Regulations); amend the standards for vehicle storage or impound lots in Article V (Supplemental Regulations); amend the yard and screening requirements for swimming pools, tennis, or pickleball courts, amend the standards and permitted modifications of the landscaping ordinance section, and remove the maximum motor vehicle parking requirements in Article VI (Development Standards); and amend the definition of flea market in Article XI (Definitions). IV. Adjournment Chairman Liles called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m. He asked Ms. Tucei to call the roll. Ms. Tucei called the roll, and all members were present. The following members of Town Staff were present: Pete Peters (at 6:24 p.m.), Anita McMillan, Nathan McClung, Fayula Gordon, and Julie Tucei. Annette Patterson and Brandon Hall, petitioners, were also present. First on the work session agenda was the review of the 2022 and 2023 Planning Commission Annual Reports. These did not require a motion or vote, only review. There were no changes or additions requested on the two reports. Next on the agenda was the briefing on the Petition of the Advancement Foundation, for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a proposed flea market use, located at 301 South Pollard Street, Suite A, Vinton, Virginia, tax map numbers 060.15-07-40.00-0000 & 060.15-07-41.00-0000, zoned CB Central Business District. Mr. McClung provided a briefing on the Special Use Permit request that would be heard during the Public Hearing in the regular session. The business to be located there will be the Farm Shoppe. The store has already opened, but they would like to be able to also have a vendor booth market located within their shop. Under the zoning ordinance, this type of use is classified as a flea market and requires a special use permit. Mr. McClung stated that there are two parcels that this business encompasses as the building spans across two separate tax parcels, and this Special Use Permit is for both of those parcels. He mentioned that the packet included the application submitted by the owner of property, The Advancement Foundation, which is represented by Annette Patterson. He said that the business will be operated by Brandon Hall as The Farm Shoppe. Mr. McClung mentioned that the second item on tonight’s agenda are some zoning ordinance amendments, one of which will be clarifying the definition of flea market. Mr. McClung stated that this location, 301 S. Pollard Street, was previously occupied by the Innovation Mill and the Hemp Mill. He mentioned that there are residential apartments on the 2nd floor of the building. Mr. McClung stated that the current Vinton Comprehensive Plan designates this area as retail service/commercial land use. He said that the staff conclusion is that this proposed use is consistent with uses allowed in the Central Business District. Mr. McClung stated that if this Special Use Permit is approved, the flea market use will only be allowed in Suite A of this building. If this use is to be expanded PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION AND REGULAR SESSION JULY 1, 2024 PAGE 3 into other portions of the building, an additional Special Use Permit will be required. He said all activities shall be conducted entirely within the enclosed structure in Suite A. Mr. McClung mentioned that this does not preclude the business owner from displaying some display items outside on the sidewalk along S. Pollard Street. However, all sales transactions must be conducted inside the building. Mr. Benninger asked if the stall spaces would have to be inspected and approved by the Building Department. Mr. McClung stated that the Building Commissioner will not have to inspect them if the booth walls do not extend all the way up to the ceiling. Vice Chairman Jones mentioned that this is like the type of use that used to be located at 107 S. Pollard Street years ago. Ms. McMillan agreed with Vice Chairman Jones and said they did have a Special Use Permit for that business. Mr. McCoy asked if there is a Suite B in this building, and Mr. McClung stated that Suite B is a pawn shop currently. He said that if this Special Use Permit is approved, they will not be able to just automatically expand into that part of the building without coming back for an additional Special Use Permit. The next item on the work session agenda was the briefing on the proposed amendments to the Vinton Zoning Ordinance by Mr. McClung. The proposed amendments would: require that an alternative financial institution use 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-Business District in Article IV (District Regulations); amend the standards for vehicle storage or impound lots in Article V (Supplemental Regulations); amend the yard and screening requirements for swimming pools, tennis, or pickleball courts, amend the standards and permitted modifications of the landscaping ordinance section, and remove the maximum motor vehicle parking requirements in Article VI (Development Standards); and amend the definition of flea market in Article XI (Definitions). Mr. McClung mentioned that these proposed amendments are just maintenance on the ordinance which was adopted in 2022. Mr. McClung went over each of the proposed amendments from his staff report, a copy of which will be made a part of the permanent record of this meeting. Regarding the amendment concerning Personal Service Businesses, Vice Chairman Jones asked if this would help to avoid “situations” we have had in the past like the business that used to be located next to Bruce Mayer’s former law office on Washington Avenue. Mr. McClung stated that this is written to avoid those types of situations. Vice Chairman Jones asked about the new medical office that wants to move in on 3rd Street. Both Chairman Liles and Ms. McMillan stated that the property on 3rd Street is already zoned for medical services and is allowed there by right. Concerning Vehicle Storage and Impoundment Lot Setbacks, Vice Chairman Jones asked which are the three tow lots currently located in the Town. Mr. McClung stated that they are Woods, Big Johns and the third one is located over in Midway on Daleton Avenue. Regarding Yard and Screening for Pools, Tennis or Pickelball courts, Vice Chairman Jones mentioned that there is a newer swimming pool that has been constructed on a lot just down the street from the Berkshire. Mr. McClung stated that it complies with the ordinance. Ms. McMillan explained that the property Vice Chairman Jones mentioned has two road frontages and said that awhile back the Zoning Ordinance was changed to reduced setbacks for corner lots. Mr. McClung stated that this ordinance update does not change anything but will make it easier to the find information within the ordinance. Regarding Maximum Vehicle Parking, Mr. McClung stated that we will be keeping the minimum parking requirements but will eliminate maximum requirements. Mr. McCoy asked if having parking maximum limits has deterred businesses from coming. Mr. McClung said it has not stopped any development, but that staff had to use the clause that said the zoning administrator could determine means of mitigating stormwater impacts when the maximum parking requirement is to be exceeded when working with Starbucks on their site plan. He stated that Starbucks PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION AND REGULAR SESSION JULY 1, 2024 PAGE 4 corporate has a set number of parking spaces that each franchise is required to have in their parking lot. Mr. McCoy stated that he likes the having maximum parking requirement, but he doesn’t want to have the zoning administrator having to determine that number when those situations arise. Lastly, for the Flea Market Definition, Mr. McClung said that we are not changing the Special Use Permit requirement, but we are proposing to change the definition of it by adding the wording “vendor market” and refining the verbiage describing this specific use. Chairman Liles said that vendor market sounds a lot better than flea market. The next item on the agenda was comments of the Planning Commission and Staff. There were no further comments from Commissioners or Town Staff. The work session was adjourned on a motion by Mr. McCoy and a second by Ms. Reid at 6:36 p.m. Chairman Liles called the regular session to order at 6:38 p.m. He asked Ms. Tucei to call the roll. Ms. Tucei called the roll, and all members were present. The following members of Town Staff were also present: Pete Peters, Anita McMillan, Nathan McClung, Fayula Gordon, and Julie Tucei. Annette Patterson and Brandon Hall, petitioners, were also present. The first item on the agenda was the approval of the minutes of the meetings held on November 3, 2022, May 23, 2023, April 11, 2024. Ms. Reid made a motion to approve all three sets of minutes as submitted. Mr. McCoy seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, and all members voted in favor of the motion to approve the minutes as submitted. The next item on the agenda was the public hearing to receive comments on the petition of the Advancement Foundation, for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a proposed flea market use, located at 301 South Pollard Street, Suite A, Vinton, Virginia, tax map numbers 060.15-07-40.00-0000 & 060.15-07- 41.00-0000, zoned CB Central Business District. Chairman Liles opened the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. and asked for the staff report. Mr. McClung gave the staff report concerning this request, a complete copy of which will be made a part of the permanent record of this meeting. Mr. McClung reminded the Planning Commission members that they can recommend additional conditions, other than the two recommended conditions included in the staff report. Annette Patterson and Brandon Hall, petitioners, presented their request to the Commission, which included a PowerPoint presentation. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation will be made a part of the permanent record of this meeting. Ms. Patterson introduced Mr. Hall, the owner of the Farm Shoppe. She stated that the Town needs businesses like the Farm Shoppe that Mr. Hall has created. She said it will serve as an incubator for makers of items who would normally only sell their items at festivals or craft shows. She then turned the presentation over to Mr. Hall. He briefly went through the PowerPoint they submitted. Mr. Hall stated that this will not be a typical antique-type store. It will be a retail incubator. Each crafter’s booth will have its own look, logo and decorations. He said he has mapped out about 20 booths within the space for vendors. He explained that this is for the vendors to grow their businesses. Mr. Hall said The Farm Shoppe will be a central shopping destination for people to be able to get a lot of different items in one place. He stated that the front of the space will be items sold by The Farm Shoppe itself. In the back of the space, he will construct booths to house the different vendors. He said all the walls of the booths will be movable at any time and will not be attached to the building in any way. He mentioned that he also currently has 2 two booths located in Willow Tree PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION AND REGULAR SESSION JULY 1, 2024 PAGE 5 Antiques and Primitives in Roanoke and a booth in a shop in the Smith Mountain Lake area. Mr. Hall assured the Commissioners that no yard sale-type booths will be allowed in The Farm Shoppe. He stated there will be an application process, and each vendor will have to be approved for a space in the shop. He said that he wants to make Vinton a top shopping destination. At his previous location, behind the Vinton Farmers’ Market, he brought in over 1,000 shoppers on his first day open. To continue to bring people into the new store location, he said they plan to hold special events including during holidays. He concluded his presentation. No members of the public were on hand to speak for or against the request. Therefore, it was time for discussion and questions from the Commissioners. Vice Chairman Jones asked if the vendors will be there the entire time the shop is open. Mr. Hall said the store will be run by him and his staff. He stated that the vendors will only come periodically to check and replenish their stock. Mr. Hall mentioned that the vendors’ leases will be for 90 days initially then will renew on a month-to-month basis. All purchases will be rung up on The Farm Shoppe’s register. Vice Chairman Jones asked how Mr. Hall will ensure it does not become like the former Happy’s Flea Market. Mr. Hall stated again that there is an application process, and the vendors will have to submit photos of their merchandise with the application. The applications will have to be reviewed and approved by him and Ms. Patterson. Ms. Patterson stated that this will be a marketplace for the vendors to grow their businesses. Mr. Hall said it will ultimately be up to him as to whether vendors are approved to sell there. Chairman Liles asked how many potential vendors they have already. Mr. Hall said they have 13 interested so far. Vice Chairman Jones asked about the items in the shop already. Mr. Hall stated that the items in the shop now are the home décor items that he sells, and his items will only be displayed in the front of the store. Mr. Hall stated that the tagline for the business is going to be, “The Marketplace of Virginia Entrepreneurs”. Ms. Reid asked about the criteria for the vendors. Mr. Hall asked for clarification on the questions. Ms. Reid said she was wondering about the criteria for the vendors as far as what would be accepted or not accepted to be sold. She asked if there will be a requirement that the vendors must make or produce their own items. Mr. Hall said they will not have to make or produce their own items. Mr. Hall stated there will be no resales of items like in a thrift store. Ms. Reid mentioned that she has seen booths at craft shows that are reselling items from Amazon and the like and that she does not find that appealing. Vice Chairman Jones mentioned that the shop that used to be located at 107 S. Pollard Street was a similar setup to this. Mr. Hall stated that he does not want the Roanoke Antique Mall feel to his shop. Mr. McCoy mentioned that he had checked with Town staff prior to the meeting tonight regarding voting on this Special Use Request because he is on the Board of Ms. Patterson’s Advancement Foundation. Staff reached out to the Town Attorney who said Mr. McCoy can vote as there is no conflict of interest in this case. There were no further questions or comments from the Commissioners. Therefore, Chairman Liles closed the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jones to recommend that Town Council approve the Special Use Permit request with the two recommended staff conditions: 1. The flea market use shall only be permitted in the footprint of the structure currently designated as Suite A. An additional special use permit will be required to expand the use into other areas contained within the structure.; and 2. All activities related to the flea market use shall occur entirely within the enclosed structure and the designated footprint of Suite A. This condition shall not preclude the outdoor display of goods or merchandise in accordance with the provisions of Article V, Sec. 5-19 of the Zoning Ordinance; however, the outdoor display of merchandise shall only be located immediately adjacent to the front of the building facing S. Pollard Street and shall not impede the sidewalk nor ADA accessibility. The motion was seconded by Ms. Reid. A roll call vote was taken, and all members voted in favor of the motion. PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION AND REGULAR SESSION JULY 1, 2024 PAGE 6 The final item on the agenda was to receive comments on the proposed amendments to the Vinton Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendments would: require an alternative financial institution use 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-Business District in Article IV (District Regulations); amend the standards for vehicle storage or impound lots in Article V (Supplemental Regulations); amend the yard and screening requirements for swimming pools, tennis, or pickleball courts, amend the standards and permitted modifications of the landscaping ordinance section, and remove the maximum motor vehicle parking requirements in Article VI (Development Standards); and amend the definition of flea market in Article XI (Definitions). Chairman Liles opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. and asked for the staff report. Mr. McClung stated that they had already covered all the proposed amendments during the work session portion of tonight’s meeting. There were no members of the public present to give any comments. Vice Chairman Jones asked if these changes would assist with the Comprehensive Plan Update. Mr. McClung stated that this is not really related to the Comprehensive Plan Update and is not being done in conjunction with any work being done on the Plan. He mentioned that the Plan Update may guide us back to do additional updates in the Zoning Ordinance in the future. Mr. McCoy stated that he agreed overall with the changes proposed, but he would still like to see something regarding maximum parking requirements in the future. There were no further comments or questions. Chairman Liles closed the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. McCoy to recommend that Town Council approve all the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance as submitted. Ms. Reid seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken, and all members of the Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the motion. With there being nothing further to discuss, the regular session was adjourned on a motion by Ms. Reid and a second by Mr. McCoy at 7:06 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Anita McMillan Planning Commission Secretary MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE TOWN OF VINTON PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025, AT 5:15 P.M., IN THE TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING MEMBERS PRESENT: Keith Liles, Chairman David “Dave” Jones, Vice Chairman (arrived at 5:18 p.m.) Robert “Bob” Benninger Jonathan “Jon” McCoy Josh Mullen TOWN COUNCIL PRESENT: Bradley Grose, Mayor Keith Liles, Vice Mayor Sabrina McCarty Laurie Mullins Michael Stovall STAFF PRESENT: Richard “Pete” Peters, Town Manager Cody Sexton, Assistant Town Manager Antonia Arias-Magallon, Town Clerk Jill Loope, Special Projects Assistant to the Town Manager Fabricio Drummond, Chief of Police Anita McMillan, Planning and Zoning Director Nathan McClung, Assistant Planning and Zoning Director Fayula Gordon, Associate Planner OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Callahan, Consultant Thomas Ruff, Consultant Vlad Gavrilovic, Consultant Debbie Adams, Vinton Messenger AGENDA WORK SESSION—5:15 P.M. I. Call to Order—Roll Call II. Introduction of New Planning Commission Member III. Election of Officers 1. Chair 2. Vice Chair 3. Secretary 4. Recording Secretary IV. Adjournment of Work Session Chairman Liles called the meeting to order at 5:16 p.m. He asked for roll call. Ms. McMillan called the roll, and all members were present, except Mr. Jones, who arrived at approximately 5:18 p.m. First, Chairman Liles welcomed new member, Josh Mullen, to the Planning Commission and thanked him for his willingness to serve. Next on the work session agenda was the Election of Officers. Mr. Benninger made a motion to recommend Mr. Liles for Chair, Mr. Jones for Vice Chair, Ms. McMillan for Secretary and Ms. Tucei for PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 4, 2025 PAGE 2 Recording Secretary. Mr. McCoy seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken and all members voted in favor of the motion. With there being nothing further to discuss, the work session was adjourned on a motion by Chairman Liles and a second by Mr. McCoy at 5:19 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Anita McMillan Planning Commission Secretary STAFF REPORT PETITIONER: Town of Vinton, VA PREPARED BY: Nathaniel McClung CASE NUMBER: PC-25-001 DATE: February 11, 2025 Application Information Request: Rezoning Request (R-2 to M-1) Owner: Winter Properties Partnership LLP Applicant: Winter Properties Partnership LLP Site Address/Location: 0 Highland Road, Vinton, VA Tax Parcel ID #: 060.11-04-29.00-0000 and 060.11-04-30.00-0000 Lot Area: 0.93 AC (0.52 AC proposed to be rezoned) Zoning: Split Zoned R-2 Residential and M-1 Limited Industrial District Existing Land Use: Currently vacant Proposed Land Use: Commercial access drive and expanded commercial development Specified Future Land Use: High Density Residential A. NATURE OF REQUEST Petition of Winter Properties Partnership LLP, to rezone the portions of currently split-zoned properties located at 0 Highland Road, tax map numbers 060.11-04-29.00-0000 and 060.11-04-30.00-0000, from the R-2 Residential District to the M-1 Limited Industrial District. B. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS The portions of the properties proposed for rezoning are currently zoned R-2 Residential District which would not allow for a commercial access drive to be installed as a permitted accessory use. The proposed rezoning would only affect the portions of the properties that are currently zoned residential. The purpose of the M-1 Limited Industrial District is to provide appropriate locations for light industrial and manufacturing uses along with related service and support uses and compatible commercial activities. The uses permitted in the district typically involve minimal hazards, do not create significant amounts of smoke, noise, odor, dust or other nuisance, and are intended to provide employment opportunities and economic development potential. The district is intended to be located along or near primary traffic routes to facilitate access and avoid industrial traffic on minor roads and residential streets. The regulations in the M-1District are designed to promote compatibility among uses within the district and with neighboring uses in other districts and to avoid adverse impacts on existing and future industrial development so as to maximize industrial development opportunities in the town. C. ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS Background – The following parcels have been split-zoned dating back to at least the 1980s. Based on staff research, the original reasoning for these areas of the Town being split-zoned had to do with the areas adjacent to the Norfolk Southern right-of-way being designated for industrial use. Previously, these two parcels each contained a residential structure located to the rear of the property. However, in the remaining years of their existence, they became blighted and subject to trespass by transient populations. After an accidental fire caused both structures to be substantially damaged, the current property owner and applicant purchased both parcels on May 16, 2023, and demolished both units. In September 2024, the property owners approached Town staff to discuss the requirements associated with creating a new access point to their existing self-storage (mini-warehouse) facility on Highland Road. Based on case law in the Commonwealth of Virginia, an accessory use (in this case, an access drive) can only serve as a connection to a permitted use along all areas within a respective zoning district. Due to the parcel being split-zoned, the commercial access drive would not be permitted across the area zoned as R- 2 Residential since this zoning district does not permit mini-warehouse facility uses. Based on the property owner’s intentions for the property, the viable means of allowing for a future access point and drive was to pursue the rezoning of the portions of the parcels that are currently zoned residential. Since that conversation and in subsequent meetings, the owner/applicant has also stated that they potentially plan to expand the self-storage (mini-warehouse) facility use into the areas requested for rezoning. The expansion is expected to be developed in phases dependent upon market demand and will likely include a mix of interior and exterior access units. Location – 0 Highland Road, Vinton, Virginia (060.11-04-29.00-0000 and 060.11-04-30.00-0000). The parcels have frontage along Highland Road. Topography/Vegetation – The two vacant parcels are generally sloped away from Highland Road toward the Norfolk Southern right-of-way situated at the rear of the property. The parcel to the east contains an open grass area fronting Highland Road, and there are existing mature trees to the south where the former residential units used to exist. Adjacent Zoning and Land Uses – The land uses within the vicinity of the subject property are summarized below. Direction from Property Zoning District Land Use D. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Site Layout/Architecture - The developer’s/petitioner’s intended use includes the creation of a vehicular access point as well as the expansion of the self-storage (mini-warehouse) facility use. Any proposed development would have to meet the current requirements of the Vinton Zoning Ordinance, including buffering/screening standards, landscaping requirements, height limits, setbacks, and all other applicable sections. Parking – The developer/petitioner would have to meet the off-street parking requirement outlined in the Vinton Zoning Ordinance in addition to the standards set out for new commercial entrances in the Town. Site Access – The proposed new access point is from Highland Road, and it is the petitioner’s intent for this to become the principal access. The existing access point to their business operation is from Railroad Avenue, however this unguarded railroad crossing has been noted to have public safety concerns in the past and is no longer viewed as a long-term solution for the site. Utilities – Public water and sewer services are available for the property. The development is anticipated to have low to no demand on public water and sewer services given the nature of their operations. F. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/FUTURE LAND USE The 2004 – 2024 Town Comprehensive Plan designates the portions of the properties proposed for rezoning for future High-Density Residential use. The remaining portions of the properties are designated as a General Commercial land use area. The plan directs High-Density Residential uses to establish multi- family areas in and around the Town. As a general rule, apartments and other large-scale group housing are best sited on arterial roads near major commercial centers. In these locations, high-volume circulation needs can be met without disrupting lower-density neighborhoods. Areas intended for General Commercial development including retail stores, services, lodging/restaurants, offices, and shopping centers. General commercial areas should be located on collector or arterial roads, have sufficient parking, and be adequately served by public utilities and services. G. STAFF CONCLUSION Although the portions of the properties proposed for rezoning are designated for future High-Density Residential use according to the Future Land Use and Transportation Plan, Town staff do not find these specific portions as being consistent with that designation due to the existing topography, amount of land area required for such developments, and the need to be compatible with the surrounding area and purposes of the underlying zoning districts. Town staff agrees with the petitioner’s proposed rezoning being more consistent with the General Commercial designation and supports the correction of split- zoning throughout the Town, when appropriate. Town staff also find that the existing access across the Norfolk Southern railroad right-of-way is a public safety issue and could be addressed through this new access drive. Town staff approve of the proposed proffered conditions provided by the applicant that will dictate what uses will be permitted on the rezoned portions of the properties in the future. The Petitioner has listed uses that are permitted in the M-1 Limited Industrial District that shall be the only uses permitted on the rezoned portions of the properties as a proffered condition. The Petitioner has proffered that the following uses shall be the only permitted uses on the rezoned portions of properties thenceforth: 1. Accessory uses and structures 2. Amusement, commercial, indoor 3. Animal hospital or veterinary clinic, completely enclosed 4. Art galleries, supply shops, and custom frame shops 5. Artist studio (including photography) 6. Bakeries where products are sold principally at retail on the premises 7. Barber and beauty shops, with incidental retail sales of related products 8. Brewery 9. Business support services 10. Cabinet, furniture, woodworking and upholstery shops 11. Churches and other places of worship 12. Contractors' offices, shops and display rooms, general or special trade 13. Day care center, adult 14. Day care center, child 15. Distillery 16. Eating and drinking establishment 17. Laboratories 18. Laundromats, laundry, and drying cleaning pick up stations 19. Microbrewery 20. Microdistillery 21. Mini-warehouse and warehouses 22. Minor utility services 23. Mixed use buildings 24. Music and dance instruction 25. Offices 26. Outdoor display area 27. Parking areas and lots as a principal or accessory use of property. This shall not include the parking or storage of recreational vehicles, watercraft, utility trailers, or recreational equipment trailers. 28. Personal service business 29. Pet shops, pet grooming, and pet daycare facility, completely enclosed 30. Recreation, commercial, indoor 31. Repair and service business 32. Research and development facility 33. Retail stores and shops 34. Retail stores and shops, boutique 35. Signs, as permitted in Article VI 36. Wholesale businesses, including storage ORDINANCE NO. AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL, HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA. AN ORDINANCE to approve the petition of Winter Properties Partnership LLP, to rezone the portions of currently split-zoned properties located at 0 Highland Road, tax map numbers 060.11- 04-29.00-0000 and 060.11-04-30.00-0000, from the R-2 Residential District to the M-1 Limited Industrial District. WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, the legal notice for the public hearings was advertised in The Vinton Messenger, and the adjoining property owners were notified; and WHEREAS, on February 18, 2025, at a Town Council meeting, members of the Town Council were briefed on the rezoning request; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 20, 2025, and voted ___________ to recommend/not recommend that the petition of the Winter Properties Partnership LLP for the rezoning of the portions of the split-zoned properties be approved with the proffered conditions as submitted; and WHEREAS, the Vinton Town Council held a public hearing on March 4, 2025. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Vinton, Virginia, that the petition of Winter Properties Partnership LLP, to rezone the portions of currently split-zoned properties located at 0 Highland Road, tax map numbers 060.11-04-29.00-0000 and 060.11-04- 30.00-0000, from the R-2 Residential District to the M-1 Limited Industrial District be approved with the following proffered conditions submitted by the Petitioner and which the Town Council of Vinton, Virginia, hereby accepts. The Petitioner has listed uses that are permitted in the M-1 Limited Industrial District that shall be the only uses permitted on the rezoned portions of the properties as a proffered condition. The Petitioner has proffered that the following uses shall be the only permitted uses on the rezoned portions of properties thenceforth: 1. Accessory uses and structures 2. Amusement, commercial, indoor 3. Animal hospital or veterinary clinic, completely enclosed 4. Art galleries, supply shops, and custom frame shops 5. Artist studio (including photography) 6. Bakeries where products are sold principally at retail on the premises 7. Barber and beauty shops, with incidental retail sales of related products 8. Brewery 9. Business support services 10. Cabinet, furniture, woodworking and upholstery shops 11. Churches and other places of worship 12. Contractors' offices, shops and display rooms, general or special trade 13. Day care center, adult 14. Day care center, child 15. Distillery 16. Eating and drinking establishment 17. Laboratories 18. Laundromats, laundry, and drying cleaning pick up stations 19. Microbrewery 20. Microdistillery 21. Mini-warehouse and warehouses 22. Minor utility services 23. Mixed use buildings 24. Music and dance instruction 25. Offices 26. Outdoor display area 27. Parking areas and lots as a principal or accessory use of property. This shall not include the parking or storage of recreational vehicles, watercraft, utility trailers, or recreational equipment trailers. 28. Personal service business 29. Pet shops, pet grooming, and pet daycare facility, completely enclosed 30. Recreation, commercial, indoor 31. Repair and service business 32. Research and development facility 33. Retail stores and shops 34. Retail stores and shops, boutique 35. Signs, as permitted in Article VI 36. Wholesale businesses, including storage This Ordinance adopted on motion made by Council Member ________________ and seconded by Council Member ____________________, with the following votes recorded: AYES: NAYS: APPROVED: __________________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ Antonia Arias-Magallon, Town Clerk The Planning Commission will study the rezoning request to determine the need and justification for the change in relation to the protection and improvement of public health, safety, convenience and welfare. The following questions are intended to help the applicant show that a rezoning is appropriate. Please answer all seven questions as completely as possible. Attach additional pages if necessary. 1.Describe briefly the type and use and improvements proposed. State whether new buildings are to be constructed, existing buildings are to be used, or additions made to existing buildings. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 2.Why does applicant believe the location of the use in question on the particular property is essential or desirable for the public convenience or welfare and will not be detrimental to the immediate neighborhood? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 3.Please describe the impact(s) of the request on the property itself, the adjoining properties, and the surrounding area, as well as the impacts on public services and facilities, including water/sewer, roads, schools, parks/recreation, and fire/rescue. 2 of 4 4.Attach a Concept Plan of the proposed project. Plan must be 8.5" X 11" in size. Plan shall show boundaries and dimensions of the property, location, widths, and names of all existing or platted streets within or adjacent to the development; all buildings, existing and proposed, dimensions, floor area and heights, dimensions and locations of all driveways, parking spaces and loading spaces; existing utilities (water, sewer) and connections at the site; landscaping etc. Architect's sketches showing elevations of proposed buildings are desirable and if available, should be filed with the application. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 3 of 4 5.It is proposed that the property will be put to the following use: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 6.It is proposed that the following buildings will be constructed: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 7.Please submit any proffered conditions at the site and state how they will be addressed. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ List of Attachments to this Application Planning Commission Procedures Notification Process The Code of Virginia requires that all rezoning petitions heard by the Planning meet the public hearing requirements. These include: - Posting notices on personal property regarding the hearing (a staff member will provide the signs at the time the application is submitted) -Mailings to adjacent property owners notifying them of the date, time, and location of these hearings -Placing a legal advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation in advance of these hearings to give those interested an opportunity to speak at the hearing (the petitioner may be billed for the cost of legal advertisements) - Allowing ample time between the submission of the application and the public hearing Time Frame A typical rezoning will take 4-6 weeks from the submission of the application to the public hearing. On the evening of the public hearing with the Planning Commission, either the petitioner or his/her representative is expected to give a brief presentation to the Commission and answer any questions members may have. The Planning Commission usually makes its decision on the evening of this public hearing, but it has 90 days, by law, to make its recommendation to Town Council. 4 of 4 -Please keep this page for your records – REZONING NARRATIVE On behalf of Winter Properties Partnership, LLP (Owner), we are providing the narrative below as supplemental information to support the attached rezoning application. This request is to rezone a portion of two existing Tax Parcels from R-2 to M-1. This rezoning request affects a portion of Tax Parcel #060.11- 04-29.00-0000 and a portion of Tax Parcel #060.11-04-30.00-0000. The total area of these parcels is +/- 0.93 acres, with approximately 0.52 acres proposed to be rezoned from R-2 to M-1. Project Narrative The existing Winter’s Storage facility is located at 145 Railroad Avenue on Roanoke County, Virginia (Tax Parcel #060.15-01-38.00-0000). This parcel consists of approximately 0.75 acres and zoned M-1. The only access to the property is currently from Railroad Avenue utilizing an existing railroad crossing. The mechanism for this access is a year-to-year lease that is not guaranteed to be renewed by the railroad each year. Therefore, it is a priority for the business to create a new public access point. The proposed rezoning will allow for construction of an additional access drive to connect to the public right-of-way of Highland Road. Over the past few years, the owner has acquired several other parcels around the existing Winter’s Storage facility. These additional parcels include the two split-zoned parcels that are included with this request, as well as Tax Parcels #060.15-01-36.00-0000 and #060.15-01-34.00-0000 located to the west of the existing facility. The total area of all five parcels is approximately 4.5 acres. The proposed rezoning action will eliminate the current split zoning for two existing Tax Parcels within the Town and allow for the existing Winter’s Storage commercial development to be improved and expanded. A proffered condition is included with this request to limit the allowable uses for the rezoned portion of the property to ensure that any future development is sensitive to the surrounding uses. Existing Conditions The two lots that are included in the rezoning request each had a residential structure at one time located at the rear of the property. These structures were in a state of disrepair and have recently been demolished by the Owner. The site generally slopes from Highland Road toward the railroad tracks located at the rear of the property. Existing topography is rolling with a ridge through the middle of the site running north to south that contains much of the existing development. There is an existing pond and two existing creeks on the property. One creek is on the west side to the south of the pond and the other creek is located in the southeast corner of the site. These features are anticipated to remain and have been incorporated into the Master Plan. There is a wooded area near the pond and creek along the western side of the property and this vegetation will be preserved to the extent practical. The property has frontage on Highland Road to the north, approximately 300 feet to the west of Gus Nicks Boulevard. A large building is located on the opposite side of Highland Road that was recently converted from a school building to multi-family residential units. Located to the east, between the property and Gus Nicks Boulevard, is an auto repair facility and a property with two residential structures on it. These residential structures appear to be a single-family residence and a duplex. A single-family residential house is located approximately 150 feet to the west of the property. Railroad right-of-way borders the property to the south. The existing Winter’s Storage facility consists of five buildings totaling approximately 7,500 SF with paved areas to provide access to each of the storage units. This parcel is relatively level with a small slope near the northern property line. The two lots to the west of the existing facility are generally wooded with fairly steep slopes from north to south. The southern half of the property appears to be located within the FEMA- defined 100-year floodplain. Planned Improvements The Owner/Applicant intends to create a vehicular access from the existing development to Highland Road, as well as to expand the self-storage (mini-warehouse) facility use. The expansion is expected to be developed in phases dependent on market demand and will likely include a mix of units with interior and exterior access units available. Buffers will be maintained next to all residentially zoned property as required by the Town of Vinton zoning ordinance. A type C buffer is required on property zoned M-1 wherever it is adjacent to a residential zoning district. There are two options for type C buffer: Option 1 – 25’ wide buffer with screen fence and evergreen plantings or Option 2 – 50’ wide buffer with evergreen plantings. These required buffers will provide necessary separation between differing use types and minimize any impacts to adjacent properties. In addition to the required buffers, it is expected that a large portion of Tax Parcel #060.15-01-34.00-0000 will remain in its existing condition due to the topography in this area. Buffering on this property will be even more effective due to the topography of the site. In order to make proposed grading work on this site, it is anticipated that the proposed buildings will be at an elevation several feet below Highland Road, which will further help to minimize their visual impact to any surrounding properties. Stormwater management will be provided for this development as required by local and state regulations. It is anticipated that a new stormwater management facility will be located near the low point at the southwest corner of the site. Access and Traffic A new access point is proposed on Highland Road to serve the development, and the intent is for this to become the principal access. The existing entrance connection to Railroad Avenue to the south may or may not continue to be utilized in the future. Internal access drives will be provided to ensure that appropriate access is available to existing and new buildings for patrons, as well as emergency vehicles. Traffic generation from the proposed development is anticipated to be minimal and will not have a noticeable impact on the surrounding road network. Public Facilities According to WVWA GIS, there is an existing 4” public waterline located in Highland Road in front of the site. An existing 6” public sewer main is located to the south on the opposite side of the railroad tracks. It may not be feasible to tie into this sanitary sewer main because of the requirement to cross under the existing railroad tracks. There is an existing 8” public sewer main in Highland Road to the east of the property. If new buildings will have water and sewer services, this would be the preferred connection location. This development is anticipated to have little or no demand on public water and sewer services. The project is anticipated to have little or no impacts to other public services, including roads, schools, parks/recreation, and fire/rescue. Comprehensive Development Plan These properties are designated for High-Density Residential and General Commercial uses on the Town of Vinton Future Land Use and Transportation Plan. High-Density Residential is indicated on the map for the portion of the properties closest to Highland Road and General Commercial is indicated on the map for the rear portion closest to the existing railroad. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the General Commercial designation. In order to gain access to the General Commercial area of the property, it is essential that the front of the property be rezoned. The existing access across the railroad tracks is no longer a viable long-term solution for this area. The proposed rezoning request is in conformance with many of the Goals and Objectives outlined in the Town of Vinton’s current Comprehensive Plan as indicated below. Goal: “Encourage and provide for harmonious and wise use of the land in a manner that meets the needs of the population, stimulates physical, social, and economic development, and protects the environmental quality of the area.” The proposed request will allow for an existing development to be expanded, while preserving the majority of the most sensitive areas of the property, which include the steep wooded slope and the floodplain area on the western portion of the property. Objective: Protect the natural environment from inappropriate development and use the natural setting to enhance the man-made environment. The project will preserve the majority of the most sensitive areas of the property, while also creating new buffers and providing additional vegetation where required adjacent to residential zoning. Objective: Promote compact business development rather than strip commercial development. The project allows for an existing business to be expanded in its current location, which is an efficient use of the existing property available. Summary The proposed rezoning request will allow an existing business to preserve and enhance access to their property, as well as to expand and remain within the Town of Vinton. This business has served the residents of Vinton for many years and this rezoning will allow them to continue that long into the future. The project will be developed in a manner that is consistent with the general development pattern for this area near Gus Nicks Boulevard and sensitive to the nearby residentially-zoned parcels. The proposed proffered condition will guide what uses can be developed on the rezoned portion of the property in the future, with the intent being that this property is used to expand the existing self-storage facility. The existing and proposed self-storage facility is a passive commercial use that will have minimal impact to the surrounding community. This facility generates very minimal traffic and has very low impact on utility infrastructure and other services. The expansion of the existing facility represents a significant investment in an existing business that will benefit the Town and its residents into the future. OVERALL PROPERTY MAP PROFFERED CONDITION TO BE ADOPTED The Applicant hereby requests that the following proffered condition be adopted as it pertains to Official Tax Numbers 060.15-01-34.00-0000 and 060.15-01-36.00-0000. 1. Allowable Uses on the Property shall be as follows: · Accessory uses and structures · Amusement, commercial, indoor · Animal hospital or veterinary clinic, completely enclosed · Art galleries, supply shops, and custom frame shops · Artist studio (including photography) · Bakeries where products are sold principally at retail on the premesis · Barber and beauty shops, with incidental retail sales of related products · Brewery · Business support services · Cabinet, furniture, woodworking and upholstery shops · Churches and places of worship · Contractors’ offices, shops and display rooms, general or special trade · Day care center, adult · Day care center, child · Distillery · Eating and drinking establishment · Laboratories · Laundromats, laundry, and drying cleaning pick up stations · Microbrewery · Microdistillery · Mini-warehouse and warehouses · Minor utility services · Mixed use buildings · Music and dance instruction · Offices · Outdoor display area · Parking areas and lots as a principal or accessory use of property. This shall not include the parking or storage of recreational vehicles, watercraft, utility trailers, or recreational equipment trailers · Personal service business · Pet shops, pet grooming, and pet daycare facility, completely enclosed · Recreation, commercial, indoor · Repair and service business · Research and development facility · Retail stores and shops · Retail stores and shops, boutique · Signs, as permitted in Article VI · Wholesale businesses, including storage TAX PARCEL # 060.15-01-38.00 TAX PARCEL # 060.15-01-34.00 RAILROAD AVE W J A C K S O N A V E W L E E A V E N & W R A I L W A Y HIGHLAN D R D PR O P O S E D 2 5 ' B U F F E R Y A R D PR O P O S E D 2 5 ' B U F F E R Y A R D ZONE M-1 ZONE R-2 ZONE R-2 ZONE M-1ZONE R-2 ZONE M-1 PROPOSED 50' B U F F E R Y A R D 938.7 919.7 941.3 938.9 975.2 977.0 977.4 949.2 919.0 915.5 908.4 906.9 917.6 919.1 917.9 913.6 915.5 975.2 930 930 950 940 970 960 950 940 97 0 930 940 950 920 930 920 POSSIBLE SWM FACILITY BLDG #4 ± 3,000 SF BLDG #3 ± 2,000 SF BLDG #5: ± 1,0 0 0 S F BLDG #2 ± 12,000 SF BLDG #6 ± 4,000 SF BLDG #7 ± 6,000 SF PROPOSED DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE BLDG #1 ± 9,000 SF APPROX. LOCATION OF PROP. SELF-STORAGE BUILDINGS INTERIOR PROPERTY LINES TO BE VACATED INTERIOR PROPERTY LINES TO BE VACATED EXISTING DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE APPROX. LOCATION OF PROP. SELF-STORAGE BUILDINGS EXISTING STORAGE BUILDINGS TAX PARCEL # 060.15-01-36.00 WA Y N E S T (G L E N C E S T ) TAX PARCEL # 060.11-04-30.00 TAX PARCEL # 060.11-04-29.00 PROJECT NO. 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Box 21639 Roanoke, VA 24018 Dear Mr. Winter: Please be advised that the Town of Vinton has received your petition for a rezoning from the R-2 Residential District to the M-1 Limited Industrial District for your property, located at 0 Highland Road, Vinton, Virginia, tax map numbers 060.11-04-29.00-0000 & 060.11-04-30.00-0000. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., to receive public comments on the rezoning request and make a recommendation to the Town Council. The Town Council will consider the Planning Commission’s recommendation, receive public comments, and make a final decision to either approve or deny the rezoning request on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Prior to the Planning Commission public hearing on February 20, 2025, the Planning Commission will hold a work session at 6:00 p.m. The Commissioners will be briefed on your rezoning request during this work session. You are not required to attend the work session, but you may attend to observe if you wish to do so. You or your representative should attend each public hearing. At both the Planning Commission and the Town Council public hearings, you and/or your representative will be given the opportunity to present/comment on the request and answer any questions from the Commissioners and/or Councilmembers. Other interested persons may also be heard at the above public hearings. Please give me a call at 540-983-0605 should you need further information concerning this notification. Sincerely, Anita J. McMillan Planning and Zoning Director c: Richard W. Peters, Town Manager Antonia Arias-Magallon, Town Clerk Nathan McClung, Assistant Planning and Zoning Director Planning and Zoning Department 311 S. Pollard Street Vinton, VA 24179 Phone (540) 983-0605 Fax (540) 983-0621 February 6, 2025 First Class Mail Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, the Town of Vinton, Virginia, hereby gives notice of the following public hearings: a Planning Commission work session to be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 6 p.m.; a Planning Commission public hearing to be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.; and a Town Council public hearing to be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of the public hearings is to receive comments concerning: The petition of Winter Properties Partnership LLP, to rezone the portions of currently split- zoned properties located at 0 Highland Road, tax map numbers 060.11-04-29.00-0000 & 060.11-04-30.00-0000, from the R-2 Residential District to the M-1 Limited Industrial District. Further information concerning the public hearings may be obtained in the Planning and Zoning Department located at 311 South Pollard Street, Vinton, VA 24179, during business hours, or via phone: (540) 983-0605. Interested persons may be heard at the above public hearing. Given under my hand this 6th day of February 2025. Anita J. McMillan Planning and Zoning Director Secretary, Vinton Planning Commission Planning and Zoning Department 311 S. Pollard Street Vinton, VA 24179 Phone (540) 983-0605 Fax (540) 983-0621 NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. Reasonable efforts will be made to provide assistance or special arrangements to qualified individuals with disabilities in order to participate in or attend the meetings. Please call (540) 983-0605 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so that proper arrangements may be made. First Class Mail Notifications Planning Commission Meeting 02/20/25 Tax Parcel ID 060.15-01-27.00-0000 24179 BRALLEY VICTOR L 210 HIGHLAND RD VINTON VA 24179 060.11-04-32.00-0000 060.15-01-28.00-0000 060.15-01-33.00-0000 060.15-01-24.00, 24.01-0000 060.16-01-15.00-0000 060.15-01-31.00-0000 060.15-07-17.00-0000 060.15-01-32.00-0000 060.16-01-01.00-0000 060.11-04-28.00-0000 060.15-01-35.00-0000 24179 REPPMANN RAELENE R 177 HIGHLAND RD 060.11-04-17.00-0000 060.15-01-25.00-0000 24179 ROBINSON DENISE LYNNE (TOD)222 HIGHLAND RD 060.15-01-26.00-0000 060.15-01-30.00-0000 24179 SCHNEIDER WENDY JEWEL 221 HIGHLAND RD First Class Mail Notifications Planning Commission Meeting 02/20/25 Tax Parcel ID 060.15-01-29.00-0000 24179 STANLEY BARRY J 227 HIGHLAND RD VINTON VA 24179 060.11-04-27.00-0000 060.15-01-22.00-0000 060.15-01-38.00-0000 060.11-04-29,30,34.00-0000 060.15-01-36.00-0000 060.11-04-20.00-0000 060.11-04-31.00-0000 N/A ATLANTA GA 30308 N/A ROANOKE VA 24011 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, the Planning Commission of the Town of Vinton, Virginia, hereby gives notice of a public hearing to be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers of the Vinton Municipal Building, 311 S. Pollard Street, Vinton, Virginia. The Planning Commission will also hold a work session on February 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., prior to the public hearing. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive comments concerning: The petition of Winter Properties Partnership LLP, to rezone the portions of currently split-zoned properties located at 0 Highland Road, tax map numbers 060.11-04- 29.00-0000 and 060.11-04-30.00-0000, from the R-2 Residential District to the M-1 Limited Industrial District. Further information concerning this public hearing may be obtained in the Planning and Zoning Department located at 311 S. Pollard Street, Vinton, VA 24179, during business hours, or via phone: (540) 983-0605. Interested persons may be heard at the above public hearing. Given under my hand this 22nd day of January 2025. Anita J. McMillan Planning and Zoning Director Secretary, Vinton Planning Commission Please publish in The Vinton Messenger for two Thursdays, January 30, 2025, and February 6, 2025. Please send invoice and affidavit of publication to: Anita J. McMillan Planning and Zoning Office Vinton Municipal Building 311 S. Pollard Street Vinton, VA 24179 (540) 983-0605 NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. Reasonable efforts will be made to provide assistance or special arrangements to qualified individuals with disabilities in order to participate in or attend the meetings. Please call (540) 983-0605 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so that proper arrangements may be made.