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Vinton Town Council
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
311 South Pollard Street
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
AGENDA
Consideration of:
A. 6:00 p.m. - ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
B. MOMENT OF SILENCE
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U. S. FLAG
D. UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
E. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA
ITEMS
F. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consider approval of the minutes:
a. Regular Meeting of October 18, 2022
b. Regular Meeting of November 1, 2022
2. Consider adoption of a Resolution appropriating funds in the amount of
$1,357.95 for the receipt of an insurance claim made on a vehicle (Unit 1136) of
the Police Department
G. AWARDS, INTRODUCTIONS, PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS
1. Introduction of Marshall Stanley, Economic Development Specialist – Town
Manager
H. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS AND PETITIONS - This section is reserved for comments and
questions for issues not listed on the agenda.
Sabrina M. McCarty, Vice Mayor
Keith N. Liles, Council Member
Laurie J. Mullins, Council Member
Michael W. Stovall, Council Member
Vinton Municipal Building
311 South Pollard Street
Vinton, VA 24179
(540) 983-0607
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I. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Consideration of public comments concerning the proposed Amendment to the
Town of Vinton Comprehensive Plan to Adopt and Incorporate by Reference the
Town of Vinton GAP Summary – Route 24 Bike/Ped Plan, May 2022
a. Open Public Hearing
• Report from Staff – Nathan McClung
• Receive public comments
• Council discussion and questions
b. Close Public Hearing
c. Consider adoption of an Ordinance
J. BRIEFINGS
1. Briefing on Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Roanoke and the
Town of Vinton relating to the Roanoke’s Glade Creek Stream Restoration
Project – Anita McMillan
2. Briefing on current Council Committees – Town Manager
K. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
L. TOWN MANAGER’S PROJECT UPDATES/COMMENTS
M. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
1. Finance Committee
N. COUNCIL
O. MAYOR
P. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT COMMITTEE/TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS:
December 6, 2022 – 6:00 p.m. – Regular Council Meeting – Council Chambers
December 12, 2022 – 3:00 p.m. – Finance Committee Meeting – TOV Conference Room
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Meeting Date
November 15, 2022
Department
Town Clerk
Issue
Consider approval of the minutes:
a. Regular Meeting of October 18, 2022
b. Regular Meeting of November 1, 2022
Attachments
October 18, 2022 minutes
November 1, 2022 minutes
Recommendations
Motion to approve minutes
Town Council
Agenda Summary
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 6:00 P.M.
ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2022, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON
MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
Sabrina McCarty, Vice Mayor
Keith N. Liles
Laurie J. Mullins
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael W. Stovall
STAFF PRESENT: Pete Peters, Town Manager
Cody Sexton, Assistant Town Manager
Susan N. Johnson, Executive Assistant/Town Clerk
Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney
Andrew Keen, Finance Director
Fabricio Drumond, Police Chief
Tim Lawless, Deputy Police Chief
Nathan McClung, Assistant Planning & Zoning Director
Jamie Hurt, Capital Projects Manager
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00
p.m. The Town Clerk called the roll with Council
Member Liles, Council Member Mullins, Vice
Mayor McCarty and Mayor Grose present. Council
Member Stovall was absent.
Roll call
After a Moment of Silence, Council Member
Liles led the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag.
Under upcoming community events/
the following: October 21 –
State hockey and October 22 – 7:30 p.m. – VT v.
Indiana hockey – both at the Lancer Lot; October 21
– 8:00 p.m. – Vinyl Nation and October 22 – 8:00
p.m. – The Frequency – all at Rosie’s; October 27 –
3:00-5:00 p.m. - Downtown Vinton Trick or Treating;
every Wednesday – 6:30 p.m. – Bingo and every
Thursday – 6:30 p.m. – Trivia –
Brewery and November 11 – 5:30 p.m. – Boy Scouts
Wreath laying and Flag burning Ceremony for
Veterans Day – High Ground Monument a
Memorial.
Vice Mayor McCarty made a motion to approve
the Consent Agenda as presented; the motion was
seconded by Council Member Mullins and carried by
the following vote, with all members voting: Vote 4-
0; Yeas (4) – Liles, Mullins, McCarty, Grose; Nays
(0) – None; Absent (1) – Stovall.
$3,545.00 for the receipt of an insurance
claim made on a Town Vehicle involved in
an accident; adopted Resolution No. 2519
appropriating $34,266.00 received from the
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in Federal funds and the Town’s required
in-kind match of $11,422.00 for Overtime
equipment; adopted Resolution No. 2520
appropriating $4,763.00 received from the
Police Department
Under awards, introductions, presentations and
proclamations, the next item on the agenda was the
Vinton Police Department 1st Quarter Report. Chief
which will be on file in the Town Clerk’s Office as part
of the permanent record.
security checks by the Police Department when they
they can either call or complete the on-line form on
the Police Department’s web page. Chief Drumond
vehicle unlock. The Mayor next asked how many
officers are currently in the Department
Drumond responded 27.
The next item on the agenda was the Vinton
Historical Society/History Museum Annual Report
The Town Manager announced that Randy Layman
was not in attendance at the meeting and the item
would be tabled to the next meeting.
The next item on the agenda was to consider
adoption of a Resolution
Roanoke County Economic Development Authority
Redevelopment Project.
The Town Manager first commented that since
January, the $250,000 stabilization
completed
Historic Resources. During this part of the project,
the Town had
Now that this part is completed, we are now moving
toward our goal of getting it closed and transferring
the ownership. Also, during this
design details and pricing with the contractors
became apparent that there was a gap in the funding
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recent inflationary market, materials, labor costs and
interest rate hikes. Rather than allow the project to
together and looked at the available funding that the
project was going to generate for the Town in future
promised revenues and came up with the Amended
Performance Agreement.
The Performance Agreement and Loan Agreement
serve as the contracts between the Town, the EDA
and the developer and spell out all of the terms and
conditions of the public-private partnership. With
enhancements, facade improvements and an
Connection and Permitting fees.
The Town will also utilize a Construction Loan as a
vehicle that will provide an additional $1 million to
be
stages of construction with the fifth and final payment
Occupancy Permit. This is the same incentive we
were providing with the original agreement, but they
have been modified to provide them up front instead
of on the back-
revenues will then reimburse the Town. The loan is
designed to be forgiven by one-tenth each year as
generating $48,000 ann
maintaining 24 full-
the total investment of a minimum of $3.6 million. If
any of these targets are not met within any of the ten
These Agreements also provide that the Department
of Housing & Community Development (DHCD)
Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF)
intact and will be paid back to the Town. This will be
deferred for 20 years to allow for the private funding
to be paid off first.
The renovated property is anticipated to generate in
excess of $165,000 annually in new taxes and these
assist with the project. The total
expected to be approximately $3.9 million and the
developer has secured $2 million in private funding,
which is just over half of the total investment.
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The Town Manager next commented that the two
primary objectives when this project began about six
years ago was to rehabilitate and p
Town’s founding structure and to encourage the
redevelopment in order to generate employment and
revenue, that will in turn pay back the public
incentives. Both of these objectives have been met
with these agreements. It has been proven that
these public incentives have worked to redevelop
underperforming propert
library/Macado’s, Roland E. Cook Lofts, The Billy
Byrd Apartments and Vinyard Station.
The agreements have been reviewed by the Finance
and Economic Development Committees and both
have
Tomorrow morning, Nathan McClung will be
presenting them to the EDA for consideration. The
Town Manager next expressed appreciation to the
Mayor and Members of Council; Mr. McClung for his
efforts in carrying this project forward and the Town
documents.
With regard to the penalty if the performance targets
are not met each year, the Town Attorney clarified
that the penalty percentage
straight one-tenth, but a ratio of how much they miss
the target.
David Hill, one of the partners of Gish Mill Davii LLC
expressed appreciation to Town staff for continuing
Vinton continues to impress him with how to make a
Town better and although this project is going to be
the hardest one of all, when completed it will be the
best one of all.
After comments from the Mayor, the Town Manager
further commented that the Resolution to be adopted
closing.
there are still some moving parts and Council would
be approving these agreements in
substantia
agenda package.
forward.
After comments from Council Members, Council
Member Liles made a motion to adopt the Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. 2521 authorizing
the Town Manager to execute an amended
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Mayor McCarty and carried by the following vote,
with all members voting: Vote 4-0; Yeas (4) – Liles,
Mullins, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None; Absent
(1) - Stovall.
Economic Development
and Gish Mill Davii, LLC for the Gish Mill
Redevelopment Project
The next item on the agenda was to consider
adoption of a Resolution
Loan in the amount of $1,000,000 and an Industrial
Revitalization Loan in the
Gish Mill Davii, LLC. as referenced within the
Performance Agreement and authorizing the Mayor
and/or the Town Manager to execute the necessary
documents to complete said loans to Gish Mill Davii,
LLC.
Council Member Mullins made a motion to adopt the
Resolution as presented; the motion was seconded
by Council Member Liles and carried by the following
vote, with all members voting: Vote 4-0; Yeas (4) –
Liles, Mullins, Stovall, McCarty; Nays (0) – None;
Absent (1) - Stovall.
Adopted Resolution No. 2522
$1,000,000 and an Industrial Revitalization
Loan in the amount of $468,750 to Gish Mill
amended Local
complete said loans to Gish Mill Davii, LLC.
The Town Manager commented that the
preventative maintenance work on Garthright Bridge
will begin on November 7th. There will be some lane
Town’s website, social media accounts
message board.
Under reports from Council Committees,
Andrew Keen first commented that
Committee met on October 10, 2022 and reviewed
reports. This is the period after the personal property
It is important that our monthly revenues stay strong
and they continue to do so through our meals, pari-
remains strong
forward into the first couple of months of FY23, we
continue to have that strong cash position along with
the second distribution of ARPA funds in July, which
increased our Grant Fund.
Vice Mayor McCarty made a motion to approve the
July 31, 2022 and August 31, 2022 Financial
Reports as presented; the motion was seconded by
Council Member Mullins and carried by the following
vote, with all members voting: Vote 4-0; Yeas (4) –
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Liles, Mullins, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None;
Absent (1) - Stovall.
2022 Financial Reports
Council Member Mullins commented on the
success of the Fall Festival
daughter, wrote a story on the Fall Festival
Mayor McCarty commented that on November 16th,
shopping trip for students at the elementary schools
the family of the former Mayor of Covington and his
wife who died in a tragic accident several days ago.
The Mayor commented on the success of the Fall
Festival and the recent
annual meeting.
Council Member Liles made a motion to adjourn
the meeting; the motion was seconded by Council
Member Mullins
with all members voting: Vote 4-0; Yeas (4) – Liles,
Mullins, McCarty, Grose; Nays (0) – None; Absent
(1) - Stovall. The meeting was adjourned at 7:09
Meeting adjourned
APPROVED:
________________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT 6:00 P.M.
ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2022, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON
MUNICIPAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
Keith N. Liles
Laurie J. Mullins
Michael W. Stovall
MEMBERS ABSENT: Sabrina McCarty, Vice Mayor
STAFF PRESENT: Pete Peters, Town Manager
Cody Sexton, Assistant Town Manager
Susan N. Johnson, Executive Assistant/Town Clerk
Jeremy Carroll, Town Attorney
Andrew Keen, Finance Director
Donna Collins, Human Resources/Risk Management Director
Fabricio Drumond, Police Chief
Tim Lawless, Deputy Police Chief
Anita McMillan, Planning & Zoning Director
Nathan McClung, Assistant Planning & Zoning Director
Jamie Hurt, Capital Projects Manager
Bo Herndon, Public Works Director
Chasity Barbour, Community Programs & Facilities Director
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00
p.m. The Town Clerk called the roll with Council
Member Liles, Council Member Mullins, Council
Member Stovall and Mayor Grose present. Vice
Mayor McCarty was absent.
Roll call
After a Moment of Silence, Randy Layman led
the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag.
Under upcoming community events/
announcements, Council Member Liles announced
the following: November 11 – 5:30 p.m. – Boy
Scouts Flag Burning and Wreath Ceremony – Vinton
War Memorial; November 12 7:30 p.m. – VT v. UNC
Hockey - Lancer Lot; November 4 – 8:00 p.m. –
Midnight Blue and November 5 – 8:00 p.m. – Empty
Bottles – both at Rosie’s; every Wednesday – 6:30
p.m. – Bingo and every Thursday – 6:30 p.m. – Trivia
– Twin Creeks Brewery and December 1 – 6:00 p.m.
– tree lighting followed by Christmas Parade at 7:00
p.m.
Council Member Stovall made a motion to
approve the
motion was seconded by Council Member Mullins
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voting: Vote 4-0; Yeas (4) – Liles, Mullins, Stovall,
Grose; Nays (0) – None; Absent (1) – McCarty.
meeting
Under awards, introductions, presentations and
proclamations, the next item on the agenda was the
Veterans. Donna Collins
presented each with a plaque.
The next item on the agenda was the
introduction and Swearing In Ceremony for Trinity
Allen Otey, Daniel Marcel Valladarez and Stephanie
Nicole Walsh
Lawless, the Town Clerk administered Oaths of
Office to Officers Walsh, Valladarez and Walsh.
After comments by Chief Drumond, the Mayor and
Council made comments.
The next item on the agenda was the
introduction of
made brief comments and introduced Carrie
Kessler, Senior Financial Analyst
Caroline Loveland, Community Programs
Coordinator
both to the Town.
The next item on the agenda was the Vinton
Historical Society/History Museum Annual Report
Randy Layman
Council for their support and then read a printed
report, which will be on file in the Town Clerk’s Office
as part of the permanent record.
Mr. Layman next commented that the Society wants
to install an elevator at the Museum for access to the
second floor for visitors with special needs and those
who have limitations with stairs. They have secured
Hill Studio to do a draft proposal and have received
a courtesy review of the draft
architect. This will be a residential-type construction,
not commercial with a preliminary budget of $55,000
along with a fund raising campaign to be determined.
Mr. Layman also commented that the Museum has
volunteers in 2022.
With regard to the elevator, t
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Layman commented that two windows will be
removed, footing will be added and it is operated
siding to make it blend with the rest of the building as
well as the cap for the roofing.
The next item on the agenda was a briefing on
the
Amendment to Adopt and Incorporate by Reference
the Town of Vinton GAP Summary –
Bike/Ped Plan, May 2022. Nathan McClung first
commented that the importance of adopting this plan
is to ensure that all of the improvements within the
Transportation (VDOT) funding. Many of the VDOT
grants require that it has to be within a regional or
local plan, so having this Plan adopted into the
Town’s Comprehensive will meet that requirement
Additionally, it will solidify and legitimize the work of
the two Steering Committees,
residents and Council.
The Study was conducted with a $100,000 Growth
and Accessibility Planning (GAP) Grant through the
Investment (OIPI). There was no match required by
the Town. The study area consisted of the central
area of the Town bordered b
Avenue/Hardy Road, but it was expanded past those
areas and into the Jefferson Park neighborhood.
Community and a Technical Steering Committee
There was also public involvement through a public
meeting in October of 2021 and an interactive on-
line survey. A final public meeting was held in March
of 2022 at which meeting the recommendations
were presented and everyone had a chance to give
their input before the
2022. Mr. McClung next commented on the stages
in the development of the Plan. After the consultants
completed their research, a
pedestrian improvements was developed. He then
commented on certain aspects of the toolkit and the
subjective matrix. Mr. McClung further commented
that adopting the Plan does not mean that the Town
has to move forward on the specific recommended
improvements or projects listed.
The Planning Commission will hold
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conduct their Public Hearing and take action on the
matter at their November 15, 2022 meeting.
Plan for the future of the Town.
The next item on the agenda was an update on
Public Works projects. Bo Herndon first commented
some wiring to make the upgrades go faster once
the equipment is received. The Hardy Road Street
lights were installed on October 3rd. The paving
week. With regard to the Garthright Bridg
project will start on November 7th and is scheduled
January due to weather and the holidays.
The Town Manager commented on the
participation of Town Staff and the success of the
Downtown Trick of Treating.
Council Members commented on the success of
the Downtown Trick or Treating, the passing of Doug
Forbes, all of the new employees and the support
that Town staff gives to their co-workers.
The Mayor commented on the passing of Doug
Forbes, the retirement of Chris McCarty and the
success of the Downtown Trick of Treating.
Council Member Liles made a motion to adjourn
the meeting; the motion was seconded by Council
Member Mullins
with all members voting: Vote 4-0; Yeas (4) – Liles,
Mullins, Stovall, Grose; Nays (0) – None; Absent (1)
APPROVED:
________________________________ Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk
Meeting Date
November 15, 2022
Department
Police
Issue
Consider adoption of a Resolution appropriating funds in the amount of $1,357.95 for the receipt of
an insurance claim made on a vehicle (Unit 1136) of the Police Department.
Summary
On August 4, 2022, Unit 1136 was damaged after being involved in an accident. The proper insurance
filings were made to the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) and a check has been received
in the amount of $1,357.95. It is necessary to appropriate the $1,357.95 in the Police Department
Operating Budget - Maintenance and Repair of Equipment to pay the repair invoices when received.
Attachments
Resolution
Recommendations
Motion to adopt Resolution
Town Council
Agenda Summary
RESOLUTION NO.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 15 AT 6:00 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON
MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA 24179.
WHEREAS, on August 4, 2022, Unit 1136 was damaged after being involved in an accident; and
WHEREAS, the proper insurance filings were made to the Virginia Risk Sharing Association
(VRSA) and has been received into the Revenue Account 200.1901.001 –
Recoveries and Rebates in the amount of $1,357.95; and
WHEREAS, in order for the repair work to be completed, it is necessary for the Vinton Town
Council to appropriate the funds from the Revenue Account 200.1901.001 –
Recoveries and Rebates to the Police Department Operating Budget Account
Number 200.3101.304 – Maintenance and Repair of Equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vinton Town Council does hereby approve
the following accounting transaction:
BUDGET ENTRY
GENERAL LEDGER:
200.25100 Appropriations $1,357.95
200.25000 Estimated Revenue $1,357.95
FROM
REVENUE:
200.1901.001 Recoveries and Rebates $1,357.95
TO
EXPENDITURE:
200.3101.304 Maintenance & Repair of Equipment $1,357.95
TOTAL $1,357.95
This Resolution was adopted on motion made by Council Member , seconded by
Council Member , with the following votes recorded:
AYES:
NAYS:
APPROVED:
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk
Meeting Date
November 15, 2022
Department
Administration
Issue
Introduction of Marshall Stanley, Economic Development Specialist
Summary
The Town Manager will introduce Mr. Stanley.
Attachments
None
Recommendations
No Action Required
Town Council
Agenda Summary
Meeting Date
November 15, 2022
Department
Planning and Zoning
Issue
Consideration of public comments concerning the proposed Amendment to the Town of Vinton
Comprehensive Plan to Adopt and Incorporate by Reference the Town of Vinton GAP Summary
– Route 24 Bike/Ped Plan, May 2022
Summary
The project was conducted by the consultant team in close collaboration with Town staff and the
guidance of two separate steering committees which included: a Community Steering Committee
made up of Vinton residents and members of elected and appointed committees, and a Technical
Steering Committee made up of Town and regional government staff.
Consultants used their experience to create a toolkit of potential bicycle and pedestrian
improvement types for Vinton, using existing conditions information to apply toolkit
improvements to appropriate segments and intersections in the project area. Consultants presented
draft project recommendations to the public at a public meeting on March 31, 2022.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on November 3, 2022, after giving notice
pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and
voted unanimously to recommend that the attached Plan be adopted by reference.
Attachments
1. Ordinance
2. Town of Vinton GAP Summary – Town of Vinton Route 24 Bike/Ped Plan, May 2022
Recommendations
Conduct Public Hearing
Motion to adopt Ordinance
Town Council
Agenda Summary
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ORDINANCE NO.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VINTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 AT 6:00 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VINTON
MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 311 SOUTH POLLARD STREET, VINTON, VIRGINIA 24179.
AN ORDINANCE to amend Ordinance No. 806, as amended, Town of Vinton 2004 –
2024 Comprehensive Plan, dated September 7, 2004; by adopting and incorporating by reference,
the Town of Vinton GAP Summary – Route 24 Bike/Ped Plan, May 2022.
WHEREAS, Section 15.2-2223 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, provides for
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan by the Planning Commission if so directed by the Town
Council; and
WHEREAS, on May 24, 2021, the Virginia Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment
(OIPI) awarded the Town of Vinton the requested planning assistance through their Growth and
Accessibility Planning (GAP) Technical Assistance program; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Vinton, Virginia has a long and successful history of community
planning that has emphasized and encouraged citizen involvement and participation; and
WHEREAS, work on the Plan was guided by two separate steering committees; a
Community Steering Committee made up of Vinton residents and members of elected and
appointed committees, including the Planning Commission, Town Council, and Board of Zoning
Appeals among others; and a Technical Steering Committee made up of representatives from local
and regional governments, including Town of Vinton representatives from the Planning and
Zoning Department, Public Works Department, and Town Administration, as well as
representatives from the Virginia Department of Transportation Salem District, Roanoke County,
and Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission; and
WHEREAS, the respective Steering Committees met quarterly throughout the study
process to provide local input, vet draft recommendations, revise final deliverables, and promote
public engagement opportunities; and
WHEREAS, on October 4, 2021, an initial public meeting was held to present information
on the technical assistance grant and project goals, display existing conditions maps, and collect
public input on their use of, and desired outcomes for the project area; and
WHEREAS, from September 9, 2021 to November 1, 2021, an accompanying public
survey was offered as an additional input opportunity to identify potential improvements and
critical needs of the project area; and
WHEREAS, on March 31, 2022, a second public meeting was held to present the bicycle
and pedestrian toolkit options and recommended improvements to the public for their input; and
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WHEREAS, on November 3, 2022, the Vinton Planning Commission conducted a public
hearing after giving notice pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of
Virginia, as amended, and voted unanimously to recommend that the Plan be adopted by reference;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Council conducted a public hearing on November 15, 2022, on
such ordinance after giving notice pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950
Code of Virginia, as amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Vinton,
Virginia, that Ordinance No. 1041, as amended, Town of Vinton 2004 – 2024 Comprehensive
Plan, dated September 7, 2004, be amended by adopting and incorporating by reference the Town
of Vinton GAP Summary – Route 24 Bike/Ped Plan, May 2022.
This Ordinance adopted on motion by Council Member seconded
by Council Member , with the following votes recorded:
AYES:
NAYS:
APPROVED:
Bradley E. Grose, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Susan N. Johnson, CMC, Town Clerk
TOWN OF VINTON GAP SUMMARY
ROUTE 24 BIKE/PED PLAN
MAY 2022Prepared for the Town of Vinton
iTown of Vinton GAP Summary
Route 24 Bike/Ped Plan
TOWN OF VINT O N GAP SUMMAR Y
ROUTE 24 BIKE/PED PLAN
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Chasity Barbour, Citizen Representative/Town Community Programs Director
Bob Benninger, Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals Member
Stephanie Brown, Board Executive of the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce
Fayula Gordon, Associate Planner
Michael Gray, VDOT Planning Manager, Salem District
Mayor Brad Grose, Town Council Representative
Isaac Henry, Roanoke County Transportation Planner
William “Bo” Herndon, Public Works Director
Mary-Beth Layman, Citizen Representative
Nathan McClung, Assistant Planning and Zoning Director
Anita McMillan, Planning and Zoning Director
Carol Moneymaker, VDOT Planning Specialist, Salem District
Sarah Reid, Planning Commission Member
Rachel Ruhlen, Transportation Planner, Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
Janet Scheid, Greenway Commission Chair
Cody Sexton, Assistant Town Manager
Kenny Sledd, Utility Systems Manager
ABOUT GAP-TA
Visit vtrans.org/about/GAP-TA for information about the Growth and Accessibility Planning Technical Assistance program.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Nathan McClung, Assistant Planning and Zoning Director
(540) 283-7009
nmcclung@vintonva.gov
311 St. Pollard St., Vinton, VA 24179
The opinions and conclusions expressed or implied in this report are those of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Office of
Intermodal Planning and Investment (OIPI).
OIPI does not endorse products or manufacturers. Any trade or manufacturers’ names that appear herein are solely because they are
considered essential to the object of the report.
Town of Vinton GAP Summary
Route 24 Bike/Ped Plan
CONTENTS
I. Introduction 1
GAP Technical Assistance 1
Study Area and Background 1
Project Process and Activities 1
Steering Committees 1
II. Existing Conditions Analysis 2
Existing VTrans Needs 2
Review of Relevant Plans and Studies 4
Policy Themes 4
Existing Land Uses & Key Destinations 4
Roadway Conditions 6
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Infrastructure 7
Previously Planned Improvements 10
Summary of Opportunities and Challenges 10
III. Public Involvement 12
Public Meetings 12
Community Survey 12
Steering Committees 12
IV. Toolkit of Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements 14
Sidewalk Gaps 14
Slow Streets 17
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CONTENTS
Bicycle Lanes 17
Downtown Toolkit 18
V. Recommendations 19
Identifying Bicycle and Pedestrian Recommendations 19
Prioritization 19
VI. Priority Improvements 25
A: Virginia Avenue Sidewalk (Pollard Street to Vinyard Road)25
B: Intersection Improvements (Pollard Street and Virginia Avenue)26
C: Pollard Street Sidewalks (Virginia Avenue to Cleveland Avenue)26
D: Cleveland Avenue Slow Street (Pollard Street to Bedford Road)27
E: Washington Avenue Lane Reconfiguration (Pollard Street to Bypass Road)28
F: Vinyard Road/Bedford Road Pedestrian Improvements (Cleveland Avenue to Hardy Road)29
VII. Conceptual Project Costs 30
Funding Considerations 31
SMART SCALE 31
Transportation Alternatives Funding 31
Recreation-Oriented Grants 31
Appendix 1: Cost Estimate Breakdowns 32
Appendix 2: Summary of Policy Themes from Prior Plans 36
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LIST OF TABLES, MAPS, FIGURES, AND APPENDICES
Table 1: 2021 VTrans Mid-Term Needs 2
Table 2: Prioritization Matrix 20
Table 3: Recommended Improvements 22
Table 4: Cost Estimates 30
Map 1: Key Destinations 5
Map 2: Roadway Dimensions 6
Map 3: Average Daily Traffic 7
Map 4: Existing Sidewalks & Bus Stops 8
Map 5: Regional Trails 9
Map 6: Crash Data 10
Map 7: Summary of Input from the Map Survey 13
Map 8: Recommended Improvements 21
Figure 1: Sidewalk Gaps on Multi-Lane Arterial Streets 14
Figure 2: Sidewalk Gaps on Local Streets 15
Figure 3: Signalized Intersection Enhancements 16
Figure 4: Uncontrolled Crossing Enhancements 16
Figure 5: Slow Streets 17
Figure 6: Downtown Streetscapes 17
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GAP Technical Assistance
The following study was conducted under a Growth and
Accessibility Planning (GAP) technical assistance grant.
Administered by Virginia’s Office of Intermodal Planning and
Investment (OIPI), GAP technical assistance projects seek to
align infrastructure development with designated and emerging
growth areas to improve efficiency and effectiveness. The Town
of Vinton applied for this grant to develop a planning approach
and process to develop a Multimodal Access and Improvement
Study in partnership with Vinton staff, residents, and stakeholders.
The study area includes the entirety of the area between Route
24, Washington Avenue, and South Pollard Street, an area that
includes highly variable land uses from walkable downtown blocks
to neighborhoods and commercial developments. Route 24 is an
important route, not only to the Town of Vinton, but as an important
commuter link in the greater Roanoke area.
Study Area and Background
The study area consists of the central portion of the Town of
Vinton, and is bordered by Washington Avenue to the north,
Bypass Road to the east, East Virginia Avenue/Hardy Road to the
south, and South Pollard Street to the west. It features a variety of
development patterns and land uses, including the Town’s central
business district, a historic residential neighborhood, and multiple
strip-mall styled commercial developments.
This area was chosen for planning purposes due to the important
role that it plays in the community and economic development
efforts of the Town of Vinton. It includes the two major road
corridors that serve the Town of Vinton, as well as five of the town’s
designated Urban Development Areas. The Town of Vinton desires
to improve the accessibility, safety, and efficiency of multimodal
travel in this area to make it more cohesive, and to further serve the
local goals for community services and economic development.
Project Process and Activities
The project was conducted by the consultant team in close
collaboration with Town staff. A project kickoff call was held
on June 23, 2021 between Town of Vinton staff and technical
assistance consultants to review the project scope and carry
out initial discussions, after which bi-weekly project progress
meetings were held virtually between the Consultant Team and
Town staff project managers to guide project activities and review
deliverables. This work was also guided by two separate steering
committees: a Community Steering Committee made up of Vinton
residents and members of elected and appointed committees, and
a Technical Steering Committee made up of Town and regional
government staff.
Project activities began with a review of existing project area
conditions by the Consultant Team, including data, physical
conditions, and existing planning documents. The project solicited
input from Vinton residents on safety issues and desired bike/ped
facilities at both an in-person public meeting conducted in October
2021 and through an online survey.
Consultants used their experience to create a toolkit of potential
bicycle and pedestrian improvement types for Vinton, using
existing conditions information to apply toolkit improvements to
appropriate segments and intersections in the project area.
Consultants presented draft project recommendations to the public
at a second public meeting in March 2022. The team ranked
potential improvements according to traffic stress, community
need, and tactical viability priority criteria to arrive at a short list
of priority projects, adding further detail and conceptual cost
information to selected projects.
Steering Committees
Community Steering Committee
•Chasity Barbour, Citizen Representative/Town Community
Programs Director
•Bob Benninger, Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
Member
•Stephanie Brown, Board Executive of the Vinton Area Chamber
of Commerce
•Mayor Brad Grose, Town Council Representative
•Mary-Beth Layman, Citizen Representative
•Sarah Reid, Planning Commission Member
•Janet Scheid, Greenway Commission Chair
Technical Steering Committee
•Cody Sexton, Assistant Town Manager
•William “Bo” Herndon, Public Works Director
•Kenny Sledd, Utility Systems Manager
•Anita McMillan, Planning and Zoning Director
•Nathan McClung, Assistant Planning and Zoning Director
•Fayula Gordon, Associate Planner
•Rachel Ruhlen, Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
•Isaac Henry, Roanoke County Transportation Planner
•Carol Moneymaker, VDOT Planning Specialist, Salem District
•Michael Gray, VDOT Planning Manager, Salem District
I. INTRODUCTION
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The development of this report relied on a wide variety of data
sources drawn from the Town of Vinton, Roanoke County, VDOT,
and primary data collected by the consultant team to understand
the existing condition of bicycle, pedestrian, and automotive traffic
in Vinton. The data sets included, among others:
•Future Land Use
•Key Destinations
•Roadway Dimensions
•Vehicular Traffic Volumes
•Sidewalk and Trail Infrastructure
•Existing Bicycle Infrastructure
•Bicycle and Pedestrian Crashes
This analysis of current conditions helps to identify potential types
and locations of improvements and strengthens the connection
between this plan and previous planning efforts.
Existing VTrans Needs
While this project plans for potential bicycle and pedestrian
improvements in the Route 24 area, the area is also subject
to existing transportation needs identified in the 2021 VTrans
Mid-Term Needs. Identified 2021 Mid-Term needs for streets,
intersections, and areas in or near the project area can be found in
Table 1.
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS ANALYSIS
Route Segments Needs
Washington Avenue (Pollard St. to Bypass Rd.)
•Transportation Demand Management
•Transit Access
• Bicycle Access
•Pedestrian Access
•Safety Improvement (Pollard to Poplar, Madison to Mountain
View)
•Intersection Safety Improvement (at Mountain View)
Pollard Street (Washington Ave. to Virginia Ave.)
•Transportation Demand Management
•Transit Access
•Bicycle Access
•Pedestrian Access
•Safety Improvement (Jefferson to Jackson)
E. Virginia Avenue (Pollard St. to Chestnut St.)
•Transportation Demand Management
•Transit Access
•Bicycle Access
•Pedestrian Access
•Safety Improvement
Table 1: 2021 VTrans Mid-Term Needs
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Route Segments Needs
Hardy Road (Chestnut St. to Bypass Rd.)
•Transportation Demand Management
•Transit Access
• Bicycle Access
•Pedestrian Access
•Safety Improvement (Spruce to Bypass)
Bypass Rd. (Hardy Rd. to Washington Ave.)
•Transportation Demand Management
•Transit Access
•Bicycle Access
•Pedestrian Access
•Safety Improvement
Areas Needs
Town of Vinton Urban Development Areas (UDAs)
•Roadway capacity
•Roadway operations
•Intersection design
•Street grid
•Safety features
•Traffic calming
•Signage/wayfinding
•Transit frequency
•Transit operations
•Transit capacity
•Transit facilities
•Bicycle infrastructure
•Pedestrian infrastructure
•Complete Streets
•Sidewalks
•On-street parking
•Off-street parking
•Environment
Table 1: 2021 VTrans Mid-Term Needs (cont’d)
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Review of Relevant Plans and Studies
The analysis included a review of previous plans and studies that
addressed the area. This review identified many policies and prior
findings that are relevant to multimodal planning for this area. The
relevant studies that were reviewed included:
•Vinton Major Corridors Bicycle and Pedestrian
Accommodations
•Town Of Vinton Comprehensive Plan
•Economic And Community Development Plan
•Vinton Area Corridors Plan
•Gus Nicks Boulevard/Washington Ave Corridor
Improvement Study
•Town Of Vinton Urban Development Areas
•Vinton UDA - Downtown Public Realm Design Guidelines
and Action Plan
•Vision 2040: Roanoke Valley Transportation
•2018 Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan
•Regional Pedestrian Vision Plan
•Roanoke Valley Transit Vision Plan
•Valley Metro Transit Development Plan; Fiscal Years 2019-
2028
•Bikeway Plan for Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan
Planning Organization 2012 Update
•Roanoke Valley Traffic Congestion Management Process
•Vinton Subdivision Ordinance Revisions Framework
As part of this review, relevant and consistent policy themes were
identified from these prior studies that could serve to guide and
direct the recommendations resulting from this planning process.
A full summary of these themes and policy directions is in the
Appendix to this report.
Policy Themes
Based on the review of prior plans and their policy direction, a
series of five potential goals for this project were identified. These
potential goals were reviewed with the committees and the citizens
of Vinton through a series of outreach efforts to verify and validate
them as the guideposts for future multimodal planning in this area.
The five affirmed goals for this plan are summarized below:
1) Improve Multimodal Travel - Enhance or reconfigure
roadway infrastructure to better accommodate multimodal
travel.
2) Connect Activity Centers - Establish corridors and
services that will provide multimodal connections between
activity centers in the Town of Vinton, as well as to other
destinations in the Roanoke metro area.
3) Connect Neighborhoods to Activities - Make strategic
investments within neighborhoods adjacent to activity centers to
improve the safety and desirability of multimodal access.
4) Reinforce Vinton’s Sense of Place - Support economic
development efforts with placemaking improvements that
enhance visual appearances and pedestrian safety.
5) Maintain Traffic Safety and Efficiency - Maintain the
safe and efficient operation of automotive travel.
Existing Land Uses & Key Destinations
The analysis examined the existing land uses and key destinations
in the study area. The community’s land use patterns determine
which areas generate the most activity and how residents will travel
to and from these places. This, in turn, determines which corridors
will feature the most automobile traffic, and which may be most
suitable to bicycle and pedestrian travel.
In general terms, the study area is characterized by a central
core of residential development surrounded by commercial and
business districts along the major road corridors that serve as the
study area boundary. The western portion of the area features a
traditional downtown commercial district that is centered around
South Pollard Street. The southern and eastern portions of the area,
by contrast, feature strip-mall style commercial developments
that were built along Bypass Road, Hardy Road, and East
Virginia Avenue. Finally, the northern edge of the study area is
characterized by a mixture of residential homes and small, free-
standing businesses along Washington Avenue.
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Several important destinations are found in this area, but three stand out as key potential activity generators for multimodal travel.
1) Downtown - The first is Vinton’s downtown central business district located on and around South Pollard Street. This area features
a variety of stores, restaurants, and professional offices, as well as public services such as the town library and municipal building. The
town has identified this area as a key generator of tourism and prime focus of economic development.
2) Lake Drive Plaza Shopping Center and Vinyard Rd Corridor - The second key activity center is the Lake Drive Plaza
shopping center and Vinyard Road corridor located on the south side of Hardy Road. This area features numerous businesses and
restaurants, entertainment venues, and a large grocery store. Though designed to be accessible primarily by car, it also serves as the
endpoint of a Valley Metro fixed bus route line which will feature numerous transit-oriented amenities, such as bus shelters, planned for
construction in the summer of 2022.
3) River Park Shopping Center - The third major activity center in the study is the River Park Shopping Center on the west side of
Bypass Rd. This a smaller shopping center than Lake Drive Plaza Shopping Center, and currently primarily features discount retail stores.
The Town of Vinton supports the redevelopment of this property, however, and intends on encouraging the establishment of a large mixed
use, “town-center” style development at the location in the future.
Other key destinations that should also be considered include the Vinton War Memorial event venue on Washington Avenue, Carilion Clinic
Family Medicine, and W. E. Cundiff Elementary School, which is located a short distance east of the study area on Hardy Road.
Any recommendations produced by this study should carefully consider bicycle and pedestrian accommodations that can be provided in
and around these activity centers. They should also consider ways that the Town of Vinton can establish bicycle and pedestrian routes that
can connect activity centers and residential neighborhoods to each other.
Map 1: Key Destinations
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Roadway Conditions
The analysis also examined the traffic conditions and volumes present on the road corridors in the study area. The analysis used readily
available traffic information from the Virginia Department of Transportation, as well as recent aerial images and mapping of the area. The
purpose of this analysis was to understand where additional bike and pedestrian facilities could be accommodated most efficiently with
minimal need for right of way acquisition or road widenings.
Pavement Width
Pavement Widths were analyzed and approximated using aerial imagery. Most of the road corridors in the study area are narrow two-lane
streets with paved travelway widths of approximately 30’ or less. The notable exceptions to this are the highway corridors running along
the northern, southern, and eastern edges of the study area—Washington Avenue, East Virginia Avenue, Hardy Road, and Bypass Road
respectively. These highway corridors feature four lanes of travel and travelway widths of approximately 50’-75’. Center turn lanes with
some medians are provided along East Virginia Avenue, Hardy Road, and Bypass Road.
Parking
On-street parking is provided along many of the streets in the central business district, as well as informally along wider portions of the
adjacent neighborhood streets. On-street parking is not allowed along any of the major highway corridors.
This inventory of existing roadway conditions helps identify where bicycle and pedestrian accommodations could be added or
enhanced most easily, as well as identifying locations where traffic volumes are high that may be need special treatments for multimodal
accommodation.
Map 2: Roadway Dimensions
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Traffic
In 2019, VDOT reported traffic volumes generally correspond with the roadway widths and capacities. East Virginia Avenue, Hardy Road,
and most of Washington Avenue average 20,000-25,000 vehicles per day. Bypass Road, by contrast, averages between 10,000-15,000
vehicles per day. All the other roads in the study area average fewer than 10,000 vehicles per day.
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Infrastructure
This analysis also collected information about bicycle, pedestrian, and transit infrastructure. A sidewalk inventory was provided by the Town
of Vinton, a trail inventory by Roanoke County, and bus stop locations were collected from Valley Metro Transit.
Existing Sidewalks
Sidewalks can be found along many streets in the study area. Sidewalks are provided on both sides of the roadway for most of Washington
Ave and South Pollard St, as well as along Hardy Rd in front of the Lake Drive Plaza shopping center. Sidewalk coverage extends
throughout most of the central business district area, as well as along some of the streets in the Jefferson Park neighborhood. Of note is the
fact that the central business district can be connected to the Lake Drive Plaza shopping center with a continuous sidewalk path on at least
one side of the street using East Cleveland Ave and Bedford Rd. There is, however, a notable lack of sidewalks along East Virginia Ave and
Bypass Rd.
Map 3: Average Daily Traffic
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Bus Stops
Additionally, 22 bus stops were identified in the study area. These stops are located along South Pollard Street, Washington Avenue, Bypass
Road, and Hardy Road. As mentioned previously, Lake Drive Plaza shopping center is an important destination, and has been identified
as a potential future small bus transfer station. Sidewalk access is available to most of the bus stops, except for the stops located near the
entrances of the River Park Shopping Center.
This inventory can help identify important gaps in the Town’s existing multimodal infrastructure as well as identify opportunities that can be
expanded to build a stronger multimodal network and foster greater use of alternative modes of transportation.
Source: Valley Metro Transit
Map 4: Existing Sidewalks & Bus Stops
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Regional Trails
Existing bicycle infrastructure, by contrast, is very limited in the study area. No bicycle lanes or other formal bicycle markings are found in
the study area. There are nearby off-road trails and roads, however, that are popular with bicyclists, including the Glade Creek Greenway,
Wolf Creek Greenway, and Blue Ridge Parkway. Hardy Road, Walnut Avenue, and Washington Avenue are all commonly used to connect
to these places from the study area.
Crash Data
The analysis also considered bicycle and pedestrian safety data. This information was provided by the VDOT Crash Analyst Tool. The
database used by this tool offers the location of all reported crashes and accidents in the period from 2014-2021. During the reported
period, only one auto accident involving a bicyclist or pedestrian was reported in the study area. This was a pedestrian accident that
occurred on Jefferson Ave and resulted in a severe injury. No accidents involving a bicyclist were reported.
There were, however, three accidents involving bicyclists that occurred just outside of the study area. Two of these occurred on West Virginia
Avenue, a few blocks west of the intersection of East Virginia Avenue and South Pollard Street. One resulted in a severe injury, while the
other resulted in a minor, non-visible injury. The third accident involving a bicyclist occurred on West Lee Avenue, about one block west of
Map 5: Regional Trails
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Previously Planned Improvements
Finally, the inventory of existing conditions also included a review
of previous planning and study efforts that have been conducted
in the study area. This area has been the subject of several
previous studies that have produced numerous improvement
recommendations. Some of the recommendations that are most
relevant to the current study effort include:
•The need for pedestrian accommodations at signalized
intersections improvements in general
•The creation of a bicycle boulevard between downtown
Vinton and the River Park Shopping Center
•The reduction of the width of the travel lanes on major road
corridors
•The replacement of some on-street parking with bicycle
lanes.
1) The first recommendation that was identified in multiple studies
was the need to improve pedestrian amenities and infrastructure at
signalized intersections. Studies noted that very few intersections
offer crosswalks or pedestrian countdown signals. It has been
recommended that these elements be added to every signalized
intersection, and that pedestrian refuge islands also be added at
strategic crossing points of four-lane roads.
2) The second recommendation provided by previous studies was
the establishment of a bicycle boulevard between downtown
Vinton and the River Park Shopping Center. This facility would
parallel Washington Avenue and East Virginia Avenue as
an additional east-west route across the study area. It would
provide bicyclists with an alternative route that would avoid the
heavy traffic and high speeds of the major road corridors. This
recommendation also assumed that the River Park Shopping Center
will be redeveloped as a new “town-center” style development
that will generate additional activity and travel to the site.
Map 6: Crash Data
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3) The third notable recommendation made by previous studies
was to reduce the width of the travel lanes on the major road
corridors to 10’ wide to provide space for bicycle lanes on these
roads. A study of Washington Ave confirms the possibility of “road
diet” treatments on this roadway.
4) Finally, the fourth notable recommendation was to remove on-
street parking along some sections of streets in the central business
district to avoid the potential conflict between bicyclists and parked
cars. These recommendations suggested that marked bicycle lanes
be added in place of the existing on-street parking spaces.
These prior recommendations offer guidance to the current study
effort and provide useful starting points to test in the development
of plan recommendations.
Summary of Opportunities and Challenges
This analysis revealed numerous challenges and opportunities as
benchmarks for consideration in the planning process.
Challenges
One of the primary challenges for improving multimodal travel
in the study area is the lack of existing bicycle and pedestrian
infrastructure. Particularly notable is the complete absence of
bicycle lanes or other formal bicycle markings, as well as the
lack of pedestrian safety amenities at nearly all the signalized
intersections in the study area.
Another challenge for providing multimodal accommodations
is the narrow street dimensions that characterize the historic
neighborhoods in the center of the study area. Narrow streets can
be favorable for non-motorized travel due to their natural tendency
to reduce automobile travel speeds. They also, however, can make
it difficult or unfeasible to add amenities such as bicycle lanes or
sidewalks using the existing right of way.
A third challenge for this study area is the high volume and speed
of traffic that uses the major corridors such as Washington Ave
and East Virginia Ave. These conditions can make bicycle and
pedestrian travel along the corridors unpleasant, and often unsafe.
Their importance as driving routes and their significant traffic
volumes can also make it difficult to successfully propose changes
such as narrowing or repurposing travel lanes to provide room for
sidewalks or bicycle lanes.
Opportunities
Along with these challenges, however, the study area also provides
numerous opportunities that support multimodal travel.
One such opportunity is the existing internal road network that
offers complete, or nearly complete, connections between the
major activity centers. These streets, such as Cleveland Ave
and Bedford Ave, can provide bicyclists and pedestrians with
alternative routes between destinations that avoid larger and
busier road corridors.
Another opportunity is the relatively wide availability of sidewalks
in the study area. While sidewalks are conspicuously absent from
large portions of East Virginia Avenue and Bypass Road, their
availability along South Pollard Street, Washington Avenue, in
front of the Lake Drive Plaza shopping center, and along many
of the internal neighborhood streets provides a solid foundation
to support pedestrian travel in the area. This existing pedestrian
network also allows future improvements to be more focused
on relatively low-cost improvements such as crosswalks and
pedestrian signals, rather than requiring the larger investments of
large sections of new sidewalks.
A third opportunity supporting multimodal travel is the fact that
much of the study area features characteristics of traditional
neighborhood design such as short blocks, buildings located near
to the street, sidewalks, and residential neighborhoods directly
adjacent to commercial developments. All these characteristics
provide a “human-scale” to the study area that supports the ease
and comfort of non-motorized travel.
A final significant opportunity for multimodal travel is the presence
of an existing bus route that serves most of the study area, including
direct service to its three major activity centers. This route not only
provides an alternative mode of transportation to reach these
destinations, but also offers residents of the area with a way to
reach other destinations around the Roanoke metro area without
the need to independently own an automobile.
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The Town of Vinton values the input of its residents and welcomed
public input at several stages in the bicycle and pedestrian
planning process for the Route 24 area.
Public Meetings
In-person public meetings provided one method of public
involvement in the Route 24 bicycle and pedestrian plan. Public
meetings were held both early in the process to solicit public
input and experience, and late in the process to share draft
recommendations for public comment.
Early Engagement
An initial public meeting was held in person at the Vinton War
Memorial on October 4, 2021. The meeting was advertised
extensively through Town of Vinton social media, newspaper
advertisements, and other venues. At this meeting, consultants
presented basic information about the technical assistance grant
and project goals, displayed existing conditions maps and
information, and welcomed public input on their use of, and
desires for, the Route 24 project area. Accompanying the in-person
meeting, a public survey offered an additional input opportunity
at this stage. Input at his stage was used as consultants established
potential improvements and critical needs of the project area.
Late Engagement
A second public meeting was held March 31, 2022, also at
the Vinton War Memorial. Again publicized through the Town’s
existing social media, newspaper advertisements, and other
methods, this meeting presented bicycle and pedestrian toolkit
options and recommended improvements to the public for their
input. The meeting was well-attended and included a presentation
by the Consultant Team and displays of toolkit graphics. Residents
were welcomed to add notes to the overall recommendations map
as well as ask questions of consultants and Town staff. Input at
this stage was used to refine recommended improvements before
project completion.
Community Survey
As a companion to the initial in-person public meeting, the
Consultant Team launched an online survey allowing all residents
an opportunity to engage with the planning process. The survey
presented a map of the project area and asked participants
to mark with four types if information: desired bicycle and
pedestrian destinations, areas with safety concerns, desired bicycle
improvements, and desired pedestrian improvements. Participants
also had the ability to view, comment, and vote on comments
submitted by others. The community survey remained open from
September 9 to November 1, 2021 and was accessed by 340
unique users. Survey results were used extensively in identifying
potential bicycle and pedestrian improvements in the project area.
Steering Committees
Work on the Route 24 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan was guided
by two separate steering committees, each giving additional
public input to the study effort. A Community Steering Committee
was made up of Vinton residents and members of elected and
appointed committees, including Planning Commission, Town
Council, and Board of Zoning Appeals among others. A Technical
Steering Committee was made up of representatives from local and
regional government, including Town of Vinton representatives from
the Planning and Zoning Department, Public Works Department,
and Town Administration, as well as as well as representatives
from the Virginia Department of Transportation, Roanoke County,
and Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission. Steering
Committees met quarterly throughout the study process, providing
local input, vetting draft recommendations, and revising final
deliverables. Steering Committee members also served an
important role in promoting public engagement opportunities.
III. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
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Map 7: Summary of Input from the Map Survey
This map shows a summary of the locations of comments received by members of the community. Colored pins indicate safety concerns and
needs for bicycle and pedestrian connectivity in the Study Area.
Desired bike/walk destination |Desired bike improvement | Desired walk improvement | Safety concern
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IV. TOOLKIT OF BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS
The GAP technical assistance for Vinton considered a variety of factors in recommending potential bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure
improvements in the Route 24 study area. In consideration of bicycle and pedestrian destinations, pavement widths, traffic volume, existing
sidewalks, and other factors, the Consultant Team constructed a toolkit of potential bicycle and pedestrian improvement types that fit the
scale, character, and needs of Vinton. These toolkit options are based on the experience of other communities and may be used in locations
specified by this study but may also be deployed in other areas of the Town to create a continuous multimodal network serving Vinton on the
region.
Sidewalk Gaps
Sidewalks are the most typical and most familiar method of incorporating pedestrian infrastructure into the transportation network. Vinton
has a significant inventory of existing sidewalks, varying widely in their design. A modern standard for sidewalk construction includes a five-
foot minimum width sidewalk, with appropriate intersection curb ramps meeting requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
In areas with expectations for higher volumes of pedestrian use, including along multi-lane arterial streets and in established or planned
commercial areas, wider sidewalks are appropriate and should be installed as right-of-way allows, accommodating the wideset variety of
users. While in some areas sidewalks may be separated from the street curb by a landscaped buffer, the realities of Vinton’s existing streets,
rights-of-way, and buildings will make adding sidewalks at the curb edge the most likely scenario. In areas where existing street conditions
are especially difficult, the Town may consider painted sidewalks on existing pavement for limited installations and with approval of
appropriate agencies. In all cases, sidewalks must be coordinated with crosswalks in appropriate locations to create a safe and connected
pedestrian network.
Figure 1: Sidewalk Gaps on Multi-Lane Arterial Streets
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Figure 2: Sidewalk Gaps on Local Streets
Intersection Enhancements
Intersections are the most complex and most dangerous elements of the pedestrian transportation system. The goal of all intersection
improvements will be to increase pedestrian and driver safety by increasing pedestrian visibility and reducing the distance pedestrians must
cross.
At intersections with no existing vehicle traffic signals, crosswalk markings that make pedestrians more visible to drivers are a key
improvement. While a wide variety of crosswalk designs exist, this analysis recommends high-visibility crosswalks made up of wide,
longitudinal stripes marked on the roadway at regular intervals. Vehicle stop bars or yield lines that remind drivers to stop well back from
crossing pedestrians also help to increase pedestrian visibility in the street. In addition to painted stripes, accessible curb ramps are required
by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at all crosswalks. Flashing warning beacons that warn drivers of crossing pedestrians or
pedestrian signals that stop vehicle traffic may be used in especially busy streets. Corner bulb-outs or median refuge islands that reduce the
overall pedestrian crossing distance also enhance safety.
Where crosswalks must cross higher speed or higher volume roadways, or where automobile traffic signals are already in place, signalized
crosswalks are recommended. Signalized crossings may be activated by a pedestrian push button and coordinate pedestrian crossing
timing along with the timing of traffic lights for vehicle travel. Providing a crossing time countdown or prohibiting automobiles from turning
right on red are among additional methods of increasing safety and visibility for pedestrians in the intersection.
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Figure 3: Signalized Intersection Enhancements
Figure 4: Uncontrolled Crossing Enhancements
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Slow Streets
On many quiet neighborhood streets with low automobile traffic and speeds, it may be possible for pedestrians and vehicles to safely share
the paved street surface. Improvements on these “Slow Streets” can help to reinforce the idea of a safe, shared space for both pedestrians
and drivers. Slow Street improvements may include traffic calming measures such a speed bumps or speed tables, additional signage or
street markings advising drivers of the presence of pedestrians and bicycles, or painted pedestrian zones on the street surface in areas where
separate sidewalks are not feasible due to lack of right-of-way or other limitations.
Figure 5: Slow Streets
Bicycle Lanes
Bicycle lanes are portions of the roadway that has been designated by striping, signage, and pavement markings for the exclusive use of
bicyclists. Bike lanes enable bicyclists to ride at their preferred speed without interference from prevailing traffic conditions and facilitate
predictable behavior and movements between bicyclists and motorists. Bike lanes typically run in the same direction as traffic and are
typically designated with painted lines only, although physical barriers are used in some cases. The configuration of a bike lane requires
consideration of existing traffic levels and behaviors, adequate safety buffers to protect bicyclists from parked and moving vehicles, and
enforcement to prohibit motorized vehicle encroachment and double-parking. Bike Lanes may be distinguished using color, lane markings,
signage, and intersection treatments. Typical bicycle lanes are five feet in width and may be supplemented by a painted buffer zone on
higher volume or higher speed streets to increase safety and comfort.
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Downtown Toolkit
As Vinton continues to build the vitality of its downtown core, a variety of improvements can make the area more attractive and comfortable
for pedestrians, including decorative lighting and street furniture, wayfinding signage, and café space.
Figure 6: Downtown Streetscapes
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The GAP technical assistance for Vinton considered a variety
of factors in recommending and prioritizing potential bicycle
and pedestrian infrastructure improvements in the study area.
Consultants reviewed existing long-range planning documents,
conducted a map-based survey and stakeholder meetings for
resident input, and incorporated a wide variety of transportation
network data. Study data included nodes of activity, traffic
volumes, speed, facility design, right-of-way, population density,
employment density, safety criteria, and others.
Taken together, the steps of this process identify individual routes
and projects to form future bicycle and pedestrian networks in
Vinton.
Identifying Bicycle and Pedestrian
Recommendations
To develop a plan for a safe and effective bicycle and pedestrian
network in Vinton, this analysis began by creating an inventory of
key destinations and activity centers in the study area. These were
identified using prior studies and plans, stakeholder meetings,
survey responses, and input from local staff. Downtown Vinton,
Lake Drive Plaza Shopping Center, the River Park Shopping
Center, and the Vinton War Memorial were included among
key destinations for pedestrians and bicyclists. Stakeholders also
expressed interest in improving connections to the Glade Creek
Greenway and Wolf Creek Greenway.
Next, the analysis identified the key street corridors that provide
bicycle and pedestrian access to these destinations, as well as
those that could be used to connect activity centers to one another.
The existing pavement widths, traffic volumes, on-street parking
locations, posted speed limits, and sidewalk facilities for each
key corridor were recorded. This information was used to better
understand the challenges and opportunities for pedestrian and
bicycle travel along each corridor.
Finally, recommendations for bicycle and pedestrian facilities were
assigned to each key corridor. These recommendations varied
depending on both roadway characteristics and anticipated
levels of bicycle and pedestrian use. Some of the recommended
improvements were drawn directly from suggestions offered by the
public, while others were developed by consultants and Town staff.
Prioritization
The previous section described how the recommendations for
bicycle and pedestrian improvements were developed. Part of
the scope for this project also required the development of a
prioritization process to identify high priority recommendations.
The purpose of this process is to be able to use a standard data
analysis to guide the Town’s project prioritization and selection
process. In addition to this data, however, considerations such
as local support or funding feasibility may also be considered as
Vinton leaders advance projects for funding or construction.
All recommended projects were given priority scores in three
categories: Traffic Level of Stress, Community Need, and Tactical
Viability. Brief descriptions of each are provided below:
Traffic Level of Stress
The traffic level of stress evaluation is used to identify corridors
where vehicular traffic creates the most hazardous travel conditions
for bicyclists and pedestrians. Traffic Level of Stress was calculated
using:
•Speed Limit
•Traffic Volume (AADT)
•Number of Travel Lanes
•Recorded Bike/Ped Crashes
Community Need
The community need evaluation is used to identify corridors where
the built environment and demographic conditions are most
likely to create a high demand for bicycle and pedestrian travel.
Community Need was calculated using:
•Proximity to Activity Centers
•Proximity to Schools
•Proximity to Bus Stops
•Bike & Walk Scores
•Population Density
•Employment Density
•VTrans Equity Emphasis Areas
Project Viability
The project viability evaluation is used to identify corridors
where additions or improvements are anticipated to be easiest to
implement. Project viability was calculated using:
•Scale of Corridor
•Right-of-Way Needs
•Connectivity
•Project Readiness
V. RECOMMENDATIONS
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Segment Start End
Recommended
Corridor
Improvements
Recommended Intersection Improvements Traffic Stress
Rating
Community
Need Rating
Project
Viability
Rating
Notes
S Pollard St Cleveland Ave Virginia Ave Sidewalks - both sides
Signalized Intersection Enhancements at Virginia Ave,
Uncontrolled Crossing Enhancements at Jefferson Ave &
Cedar Ave
med high low
Install 6 ft wide sidewalks on both sides of Pollard
Street. Install ADA curb ramps and high-visibility
crosswalks at crossings.
E Cleveland Ave Pollard St Bedford Rd Slow Street Uncontrolled Crossing Enhancements at Maple, Poplar,
Blair, and Pine Streets low med med Crosswalk, speed table and shared lane marking
improvements for ped/bike slow street
S Blair St E Cleveland Ave Jefferson Ave Slow Street low med med
Jefferson Ave S Blair St Chestnut St Slow Street low med med
Chestnut St Jefferson Ave E Virginia Ave Slow Street Uncontrolled Crossing Enhancements at Hardy Rd low med med
Pine St Washington Ave E Jackson Ave Slow Street low med med
E Cleveland Ave Bedford Rd Dead End Slow Street Intersection Redesign at Bedford Rd low med med Crosswalk, speed table and shared lane marking
improvements for ped/bike slow street
Bedford Rd E Jackson Ave Virginia Ave Slow Street Intersection Redesign at E Cleveland Rd low med high Crosswalk, speed table and shared lane marking
improvements for ped/bike slow street
Bedford Rd Virginia Ave Hardy Rd Sidewalk - one side Signalized Intersection Enhancements at Hardy Rd low med med Add sidewalk or painted walk, alternating sides
E Jackson Ave S Poplar St Pine St Slow Street low med med
S Pollard St Washington Ave E Cleveland Ave Downtown Toolkit
Signalized Intersection Enhancements at Washington Ave
& E Lee Ave, Uncontrolled Crossing Enhancements at E
Jackson Ave & E Cleveland Ave
med high med
S Maple St Washington Ave E Cleveland Ave Downtown Toolkit Uncontrolled Crossing Enhancements at Washington Ave,
E Lee Ave, E Jackson Ave, & E Cleveland Ave low med med
E Jackson Ave W Jackson Ave S Poplar St Downtown Toolkit Uncontrolled Crossing Enhancements at S Pollard St & S
Maple St low med med
Table 3: Recommended Improvements
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Segment Start End
Recommended
Corridor
Improvements
Recommended Intersection Improvements Traffic Stress
Rating
Community
Need Rating
Project
Viability
Rating
Notes
E Lee Ave W Lee Ave S Poplar St Downtown Toolkit Signalized Intersection Enhancements at S Pollard St,
Uncontrolled Crossing Enhancements at S Maple St low med med
1st St Walnut Ave W Cleveland Ave Sidewalk low med med
Walnut Ave West Town Limits W Lee Ave Planned/Proposed
Improvements low med med Planned pedestrian and bicycle improvements
already underway
Gus Nicks Blvd Gearhart Park Washington Ave Planned/Proposed
Improvements
Signalized Intersection Enhancements at S Pollard St,
Uncontrolled Crossing Enhancements at W Madison Ave med med low Any lane reconfiguration for Washington Ave. may
be extended on Gus Nicks
Washington Ave S Pollard St Bypass Rd Lane Reconfiguration
Signalized Intersection Enhancements at S Pollard Rd &
Mountain View Rd, Uncontrolled Crossing Enhancements
at S Maple St, S Poplar St, S Blair St, & S Mitchell Rd,
Enhance Existing Crosswalks at Meadow St
med high low
Reconfiguration from four travel lanes to two travel
lanes with shared center turn lane and buffered bike
lanes
Fairmont Dr S Preston Rd Bush Dr Slow Street low low
W Virginia Ave
(Eastbound)Glade Rd Commercial
Driveway Sidewalk Signalized Intersection Enhancements at commercial
driveway high high low
W Virginia Ave
(Westbound)
Commercial
Driveway S Pollard St Sidewalk Signalized Intersection Enhancements at commercial
driveway, 3rd St, & S Pollard St high high low
Hardy Rd
(Westbound)Chestnut St Vinyard Rd Sidewalk
Uncontrolled Crossing Enhancements at Chestnut St
& Spruce St. Signalized Intersection Enhancements at
Bradford Rd
med med low
Bypass Rd Clearview Rd Wishington Ave Sidewalk Uncontrolled Crossing Enhancements at Shopping
Center. Intersection Redesign at Washington Ave med med low
Hardy Rd (Eastbound)Vinyard Rd Clearview Dr Sidewalk Signalized Intersection Enhancements at Bradford Rd med med low
Table 3: Recommended Improvements (cont’d)
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Segment Start End
Recommended
Corridor
Improvements
Recommended Intersection Improvements Traffic Stress
Rating
Community
Need Rating
Project
VIability
Rating
Notes
Private Drive E Cleveland Ave Dead End Slow Street low med low Will require coordination with private property
Footpath E Cleveland Ave Bypass Rd Off Road 10 ft Shared
Use Path n/a med low Will require coordination with private property
Footpath Bypass Rd Fairmont Dr Off Road 10 ft Shared
Use Path n/a med low Will require coordination with private property
Footpath Fairmont Dr Wolf Creek
Greenway
Off Road 10 ft Shared
Use Path n/a med low Will require coordination with private property
Hardy Rd (Westbound)Vinyard Rd Clearview Dr Sidewalk Signalized Intersection Enhancements at Bradford Rd med med low
Hardy Rd Clearview Rd Nelson St Sidewalk med low low
Washington Ave Mitchell Rd Bypass Rd Sidewalk med med low
Add sidewalk on south side of Washington, joining
with proposed sidewalks on west side of Bypass
Road
W Lee Ave Walnut Ave E Lee Ave Downtown Toolkit Signalized Intersection Enhancements at S Pollard St low med med
W Jackson Ave Walnut Ave E Jackson Ave Downtown Toolkit Uncontrolled Crossing Enhancements at S Pollard St low med med
W Cleveland Ave 1st St Pollard St Slow Street Uncontrolled Crossing Enhancements at S Pollard St low med med
E Virginia Ave
(Westbound)S Pollard Chestnut St Sidewalk
Signalized Intersection Enhancement at S Pollard St.
Uncontrolled Crossing Enhancements at Chestnut St &
Spruce St
med med med
E Jackson Ave Pine St Bedford Rd Slow Street Intersection Redesign at E Cleveland Rd low med med
Table 3: Recommended Improvements (cont’d)
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VI. PRIORITY IMPROVEMENTS
The following is a list of high priority projects based on the recommendations and prioritization criteria in Section V.
A: Virginia Avenue Sidewalk (Pollard Street to Vinyard Road)
East Virginia Avenue and Hardy Road form a key commercial corridor and link between Vinton’s downtown and shopping, restaurants, and
other services in the area of Hardy Road and Vinyard Road. Future redevelopment of the corridor may continue to add business uses and
pedestrian destination. Despite the importance of this corridor to the overall transportation and land use network in Vinton, no sidewalks are
currently provided. Installation of a sidewalk on the north side of East Virginia Avenue can provide a key pedestrian connection in this area.
Recommended Improvements:
•Install continuous 5-foot wide sidewalk on north side of East Virginia Avenue / Hardy Road
•Provide high-visibility crosswalks, with appropriate curb ramps, at existing and future street crossings and major commercial entrances
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B: Intersection Improvements (Pollard Street and Virginia Avenue)
The intersection of Pollard Street with Virginia Avenue is a key point of transition between Virginia Avenue’s important commercial corridor
and Pollard Street’s downtown streetscape. The Town has already completed pedestrian upgrades at other key intersections, including
the Pollard Street’s northern intersection with Washington Avenue. Intersection upgrades will safely integrate pedestrians into an existing
signalized automobile intersection. With potential development, improvements can serve this growing area and should be coordinated with
development work if possible.
Recommended Improvements:
•Provide high-visibility crosswalks, with appropriate curb ramps, at crossings of Pollard Street, First Street, East Virginia Avenue, and
West Virginia Avenue
•Modify existing medians on Virginia Avenue to allow safe pedestrian crossing
•Install button-activate pedestrian signals coordinated with existing vehicle traffic signals
C: Pollard Street Sidewalks (Virginia Avenue to Cleveland Avenue)
Pollard Street is the critical center of Vinton’s downtown and path to connect to downtown businesses and other uses. Pollard Street has
already seen sidewalk improvements north of Cleveland Avenue as a part of streetscaping efforts and library construction. The segment of
Pollard Street from Virginia Avenue to Cleveland Avenue can provide key continuity to Virginia Avenue commercial uses and potential new
development in this area. While this segment of Pollard Street currently includes sidewalks, these walks are narrower than current standards,
in general disrepair, and do not meet modern accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Recommended Improvements:
•Widen sidewalks to 6-feet on both sides of Pollard Street from Virginia Avenue to Cleveland Avenue
•Add high-visibility crosswalks and ADA curb ramps at crossings of Cedar Avenue and Jefferson Avenue
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D: Cleveland Avenue Slow Street (Pollard Street to Bedford Road)
East-west bicycle and pedestrian travel in the Route 24 study are complicated by high traffic on the area’s major east-west routes,
Washington Avenue and Virginia/Hardy. Cleveland Avenue provides one route option to make east-west connections through the study
area on a lower-traffic street, and to engage the residential neighborhood internal to the study area in the bike/ped transportation network.
Slow Streets are streets with low traffic where a combination of traffic calming, signage, and other visibility improvements can create a safer
space for bicycles, pedestrians, and automobiles to share one corridor. While Cleveland Avenue does not currently have sidewalks on both
sides of all blocks, sidewalks are available on at least one side of the street for the full length of this segment. Topographic issues will make
the addition of new sidewalks complex. The recommendations included here do not include new sidewalks, but additional sidewalks may be
considered by the Town in the long term.
Recommended Improvements:
•Install one traffic calming speed table per block between Maple Street and Bedford Road
•Add high-visibility crosswalks and ADA curb ramps at crossings of Maple Street (north side), Poplar Street (north and east sides), Blair
Street (north and west sides), and Pine Street (south side)
•Paint bicycle shared lane markings (sharrows) approximately every 200 to 250-feet from Pollard Street to Bedford Road.
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E: Washington Avenue Lane Reconfiguration (Pollard Street to Bypass Road)
Washington Avenue is a key Vinton corridor and pass-through corridor for many commuters. The existing corridor provides two vehicle lanes
in each direction, and high volume of traffic that may deter bicyclists. Washington presents an opportunity for a “road diet” or reduction in
overall lanes to provide a more complete street that accommodates bicycle travel. While ample space is available for reconfiguration of
existing lanes, additional study of existing and projected traffic volumes will be necessary before installation of improvements.
Recommended Improvements:
•Restripe Washington Avenue from Pollard Street to Bypass Road, reconfiguring from four travel lanes to one travel lane in each
direction (11-foot widths) with a center turn lane (12-foot width) and two buffered bike lanes (5-foot lane with 3-foot painted buffer)
•Provide appropriate transitions at east and west corridor ends where the reconfigured segment reverts to other lane designs
•Reposition traffic signal heads as necessary
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F: Vinyard Road/Bedford Road Pedestrian Improvements (Cleveland Avenue to Hardy Road)
Bedford and Vinyard Roads provide an important connection from residential areas internal to the study area to shopping and services in the
area of Vinyard and Hardy. The Town of Vinton has previously improved the intersection of Vinyard Road and Hardy Road with pedestrian
accommodations, but Vinyard itself does not provide pedestrian facilities.
Recommended Improvements:
•Install one traffic calming speed table per block between Cleveland Avenue and Hardy Road
•Provide high-visibility crosswalks, with appropriate curb ramps, at existing and future street crossings and major commercial entrances
•Paint bicycle shared lane markings (sharrows) approximately every 200 to 250-feet from Cleveland Avenue to Hardy Road
•Install 5-foot sidewalk on west side of Vinyard from Bedford Road to south of existing restaurant entrance, relocating the existing curb
approximately 2.5-feet east and acquiring approximately 2.5-feet of right-of-way from adjacent properties. Alternatively, paint 5-foot
on-street pedestrian walkway within existing pavement depending on right-of-way and pavement width available.
•Install 5-foot sidewalk on east side of Vinyard from existing restaurant entrance to Hardy Road
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For each selected project the Consultant Team has constructed a conceptual estimate of project cost. Cost estimates are based on typical
costs for individual construction elements including sidewalks, road markings, ADA curb ramps, and pedestrian signals, along with
engineering, construction mobilization, and contingency costs. Typical costs have been drawn from regional sources, including recent
construction projects in Vinton. While efforts have been made to recommend projects within existing rights-of-way, the cost of any necessary
right-of-way acquisition have not been included.
The conceptual cost estimates provided in this document will aid the Town in budgeting for capital projects or seeking grants and outside
funding. Importantly, project costs can vary widely depending on many factors. Specific engineering of individual projects may uncover
issues that change project costs. Construction costs will also vary over time. The conceptual estimates included here should not be relied
upon beyond six months from the publication of this document.
VII. CONCEPTUAL PROJECT COSTS
Selected Project Location Recommendation Conceptual Cost
A. Virginia Avenue
Sidewalk
Pollard Street to
Vinyard Road
Install conventional sidewalk on north side
of street $2,535,944
B. Intersection
Improvements
(Pollard Street and
Virginia Avenue)
Install crosswalks, ADA curb ramps,
modified medians, and pedestrian crossing
signals
$194,231
C. Pollard Street
Sidewalks
Virginia Avenue to
Cleveland Avenue
Widen sidewalks to 6-foot width, ADA
curb ramps, and crosswalks $1,634,473
D. Cleveland Avenue
Slow Street
Pollard Street to
Bedford Road
Install crosswalks, speed tables, ADA curb
ramps, and sharrows $301,610
E. Washington
Avenue Lane
Reconfiguration
Pollard Street to
Bypass Road
Reconfigure four-lane road to two lanes
with center turn and buffered bicycle lanes $1,671,912 (includes milling and paving)
F. Vinyard Road/
Bedford Road
Improvements
Cleveland Avenue to
Hardy Road
Install crosswalks, speed tables, ADA curb
ramps, sharrows, and conventional or
painted sidewalks
$196,556 (painted sidewalk option)
$402,729 (conventional sidewalk option)
Table 4: Cost Estimates
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Funding Considerations
These projects can be funded through a variety of sources and those sources can often be combined to ensure full project completion. The
following section outlines potential sources of funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects and notes about each source.
SMART SCALE
SMART SCALE is the one of the most prominent sources of funding for transportation projects in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of 2022,
the program is in its fifth round and it is administered through the Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment (OIPI) with the assistance
of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT). It is a highly competitive
program and projects are scored and the scores are relative to other projects in the VDOT district (in Vinton’s case, that is the Salem District).
There are a variety of factors that make projects competitive but adding bicycle and pedestrian elements to other projects potentially
improves their scoring. For example, if a locality would like to pursue SMART SCALE for intersection improvements, the addition of bicycle
and pedestrian facilities identified in planning documents increases the multimodality of the project and may make it more competitive.
Vinton can refer to this plan when considering larger transportation (intersection or corridor) projects for opportunities to fund bicycle and
pedestrian infrastructure.
Note that not all recommended projects may be eligible for SMART SCALE funds. While SMART SCALE may be ideal for establishing
new sidewalks or bicycle facilities, this funding source may not support widening sidewalks were sidewalks already exist, or adding other
streetscaping elements.
Transportation Alternatives Funding
The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) provides for construction and design of bicycle and pedestrian facilities through a formula
program administered by VDOT. The program is intended to help localities fund projects that expand non-motorized travel choices centered
around cultural, historical, and environmental resources.
Surface Transportation Block Grant Funding
The Surface Transportation Block Grant Program: Roanoke Valley Urbanized Area Suballocation Funding (STBG) provides federal funding
that may be used by for a wide range of highway, transit, and other transportation projects. The Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning
Organization (RVTPO) administers this funding, with the Policy Board responsible for project selection and allocation of approximately
$6M/year for the Roanoke region.
New project applications have been accepted in the Spring 2013 (Round 1), September 2014 (Round 2), September 2017 (Round 3),
September 2019 (Round 4), and September 2021 (Round 5). It is anticipated that new project applications will be accepted every other
year, with the next round of applications due in September 2023.
Recreation-Oriented Grants
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) offers a number of grant programs but two programs that may assist in
some of the off-road paths and trails is its Trail Access Grant program and the Recreational Trails Program. The former is a 100 percent
reimbursement program for trail projects and projects that increase access to trails for individuals with disabilities. The latter is a matching
program aimed at building and rehabilitating trails and acquiring land for trail corridors. These programs are potential funding options for
connecting to Vinton and Roanoke area greenways.
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Appendix 1: Cost Estimate Breakdowns
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Appendix 1: Cost Estimate Breakdowns (cont’d)
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Appendix 2: Summary of Policy Themes from Prior Plans
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Appendix 2: Summary of Policy Themes from Prior Plans (cont’d)
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Meeting Date
November 15, 2022
Department
Planning and Zoning
Issue
Briefing on the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Roanoke and the Town of Vinton for
the City of Roanoke’s Glade Creek Stream Restoration Project.
Summary
In order for the City of Roanoke to undertake its Glade Creek Stream Restoration Project to reduce the
e. Coli and sediment loads within the Roanoke River, the City plans to stabilize and restore
approximately 2,921 linear feet of Glade Creek, a tributary of Roanoke River. The Project is funded in
part by Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Stormwater Local Assistance Funds
(SLAF), and it entails repairing stream features and bank structures, grading for floodplain
reconnection, increase flood storage, and establishment of a riparian buffer. The Project will involve
properties located in the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton.
Staff has been in discussion with City of Roanoke and Roanoke County personnel in this Project since
February 2021. A draft agreement was forwarded to the Town Attorney in May 2021 for his review.
The revised agreement was provided to City personnel in June 2021, and staff was informed by the City
that the Project was put on hold. Staff was again contacted by City personnel on October 6, 2022, with
the request that the intergovernmental agreement, which involves six (6) Town-owned properties, be
forwarded to Town Council.
Attachments
Intergovernmental Agreement
Associated Supporting Documents
Recommendations
No Action Required
Town Council
Agenda Summary
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA AND THE
TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA
THIS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this
_________day of ________, 2022 (“Effective Date”), between the CITY OF ROANOKE,
VIRGINIA, a municipal corporation in the Commonwealth of Virginia (“City”), and the TOWN OF
VINTON, VIRGINIA (“Town”), a municipal corporation in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The
City, and Town are collectively referred to herein as the “Parties”.
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the Town is the owner of the following parcels of real property:
1. Roanoke Official Tax Map No. 3410612, located in the City, known as 0 Omar Ave, N.E
2. Roanoke Official Tax Map No. 3410613, located in the City, known as 0 Omar Ave, N.E.
3. Roanoke County Parcel No. 060.11-04-24.00-0000, located in the Town, known as 0 Gus
Nicks Blvd, Vinton, VA 24179
4. Roanoke County Parcel No. 060.11-04-11.00-0000, located in the Town, known as 0
Wayne Street, Vinton, VA 24179
5. Roanoke County Parcel No. 060.11-04-21.00-0000, located in the Town, known as 0 Gus
Nicks Blvd. Roanoke, VA 24179
6. Roanoke County Parcel No. 060.11-04-24.02-0000, located in the Town, known as West
Madison Avenue right-of-way.
The above parcels are collectively referred to herein as the “Property”, except where
such parcels may be referred to individually by reference to their respective parcel
identification numbers.
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WHEREAS, the City needs to perform certain work on the Property in connection with
Roanoke’s Glade Creek Stream Restoration Project (“Project”), a public works project designed
to reduce sediment and e.Coli loads within the Roanoke River by stabilizing and
restoring approximately 2,921 of linear feet of Glade Creek, a tributary of the Roanoke River,
and provide for the installation of stream features and bank structures, grading for floodplain
reconnection, and increased flood storage, and establishment of a riparian buffer, and
perform such other work on the Property, as described herein (the “Work”);
WHEREAS, the City expects to receive regulatory credits from the Commonwealth of
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for its performance of the Work in connection with
the Project;
WHEREAS, the Town has agreed to allow the City to perform such Work on the Property,
in connection with the Project, and the Parties desire to enter into this Agreement to govern the
terms and conditions under which the City may perform such Work on the Property.
NOW THEREFORE, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the terms and conditions stated
herein, the Parties hereby mutually agree as follows:
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2.Easement – The Parties agree that pursuant to this Agreement, the City shall have
right and easement over the entirety of the parcels that comprise the Property to
enter the Property and perform the Work, until such time as the scope of the project
area on the Parcels may be identified and reduced to plats at substantial
completion, with Town approval. At such time, the above right of entry shall be
reflected in permanent maintenance easements, (collectively, the “Easements”),
which the Town shall convey the City across the Property to perform and
maintain the Work and be recorded. The Parties agree that the Easements
shall be substantially similar in form to the Deeds of Easement attached hereto as
Exhibit B, which is incorporated herein by reference.
3.Description of Work and Project – The Parties agree that the scope of the Work to be
performed on the Property by the City, its agents, employees, contractors and assigns,
shall be as described on the attached Exhibit C, which is incorporated herein by
reference. The Town acknowledges that the Work and the Project have been
thoroughly explained to its authorized representatives by the City, to the Town’s
reasonable satisfaction, and the Town has no concerns about the Work or Project that
are not addressed in this Agreement or the Easements. The Work shall be performed
on the Property by the City, at the City’s sole cost and expense.
4.Consideration – The Town agrees that it shall convey the Easements described herein
across the Property to the City for ten dollars ($10.00).
5.Restoration of Property – The City agrees that after the Work has been completed on
the Property, it shall restore the Property to the same condition in which the Property
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existed prior to commencement of the Work by the City, as close as is reasonably
practical.
6. Approval by Governing Bodies – The City represents that it has obtained approval
from its governing body, the Roanoke City Council, to acquire the Certain Property
Rights pursuant to Ordinance No. 41688-031620, adopted by the Roanoke City Council
on March 16, 2020. The Town represents that it has obtained approval from its
governing body, the Vinton Town Council, to convey the easements, pursuant to
Ordinance No. adopted by Vinton Town Council on _______________,
2022.
7. Notices – All notices must be given in writing and shall be validly given if sent by
certified mail, return receipt requested, or by a nationally recognized overnight
courier, with a receipt, or through regular first-class mail, addressed as follows (or any
other address that the party to be notified may have designated to the sender by like
notice):
To City: City of Roanoke, Virginia
Department of Public Works- Stormwater Division
Attn: Stormwater Utility Manager
Public Works Service Center
1802 Courtland Road, NE
Roanoke, VA 24012
To Vinton: Town of Vinton, Virginia
Department of Planning and Zoning
ATTN: Planning and Zoning Director
311 S. Pollard Street
Vinton, VA 24179
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Notices shall be deemed to be effective one day after sending if sent by overnight
courier or three (3) days after sending it by certified mail, return receipt requested.
8. Protecting Persons and Property – The City expressly undertakes both directly and
through its contractors, to take every reasonable precaution at all times for the
protection of all persons and property at the location of the Work or in the vicinity of
the Work or that may be affected by it or the contractors’ operations in connection
with the Work. The City shall require its contractors performing the Work to protect
the Work and the Property, to prevent damage to the Work and the Property and to
protect personal property and adjacent real property from any injury or loss arising in
connection with the Work, including any damage to and/or loss of use and enjoyment
by the respective owners. The City shall require its contractors to be responsible for
the entire Work, and to indemnify and hold harmless the Town for any claims brought
against the Town arising solely from the Work performed by such contractors on the
Property. Any and all damage or injury caused on the Property by the City or its
contractors as a result of the performance of the Work shall be repaired and/or
replaced at the City’s sole expense. Such repair or replacement shall restore the
damaged Property to the same condition in which the Property existed prior to
commencement of the Work. The City and its contractors also shall perform the Work
so as to not interfere with or unreasonably impede the use of Town’s recreational
facilities located on the Property in the vicinity of the Work. Without limiting the
foregoing, the City and its contractors shall not unreasonably impede traffic on the
greenways that cross the Property.
6
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have signed this Agreement by their authorized
representatives as of the Effective Date.
CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
By:
Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager
TOWN OF VINTON, VIRGINIA,
By:
Richard W. Peters, Jr., Town Manager
Approved as to Form: Approved as to Execution
______________________ _______________________
Assistant City Attorney Assistant City Attorney
City of Roanoke City of Roanoke
Approved as to Form:
______________________
Town Attorney
Town of Vinton
7
EXHIBIT A
Project Property Map
8
EXHIBIT B
Plat and Property Information
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:
Owner Name and Mailing Address:
Current Property Assessment 2022
Total Land Value:
Total Building Value:
Total Value:
060.11-04-11.00-0000
Vinton
20111
TOWN OF VINTON
0
2500
2500
Card 1 of 1
311 SOUTH POLLARD ST VINTON VA 24179
Narrative Description
This property contains 1 Lot of land with a(n) N/A style building, Built about N/A, having primary N/A secondary N/A exterior and N/A roof
cover, N/A bedroom(s), N/A full bath(s), N/A half bath(s).
Property Characteristics
Estimated Acreage:
Deeded Acreage:
Legal Description:
Jurisdiction:
Neighborhood:
Census Block:
Vacant Land:Land Use Program:
Town Of Vinton
W POR LT 1 2 R3 R4 & R5 BLK 1MORGAN ADD
1 Lot J028 / OTHER MUNICIPAL VINTON
511610311022011
NO
Sales Information
Most Recent Sales
Sale Date Sale Price Legal Reference
0 DB00091300201/1/1900
0.6561 AC
YES
1 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20111
Vinton
060.11-04-11.00-0000
Card 1 of 1
Zoning Code Zoning Description
Zoning Information
Split:
Vinton-R3 Residential District
2 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20111
Vinton
060.11-04-11.00-0000
Card 1 of 1
Overlay Districts
Clearbrook Village:
*Manufactured Housing:
Roanoke River Conservation:
Floodplain:
Wellhead Protection:
Airport:
Emergency Communications:
Flood Zone Information
Floodway:
Effective Date:
Flood Zone:
FIRM Panel:51161C0169G
0.2 PCT ANNUAL CHANCE FLOOD HAZARD
9/28/2007
Floodway:
Effective Date:
Flood Zone:
FIRM Panel:51161C0167G
AE
9/28/2007
FLOODWAYFloodway:
Effective Date:
Flood Zone:
FIRM Panel:51161C0167G
AE
9/28/2007
Floodway:
Effective Date:
Flood Zone:
FIRM Panel:51161C0167G
X
9/28/2007
Floodway:
Effective Date:
Flood Zone:
FIRM Panel:51161C0169G
AE
9/28/2007
Floodway:
Effective Date:
Flood Zone:
FIRM Panel:51161C0169G
X
9/28/2007
Floodway:
Effective Date:
Flood Zone:
FIRM Panel:51161C0167G
0.2 PCT ANNUAL CHANCE FLOOD HAZARD
9/28/2007
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Community Number:
Flood Certificates
510190
3 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20111
Vinton
060.11-04-11.00-0000
Card 1 of 1
Building Areas
4 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20111
Vinton
060.11-04-11.00-0000
Card 1 of 1
5 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20111
Vinton
060.11-04-11.00-0000
Card 1 of 1
Pictometry
Tax Map
6 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20111
Vinton
060.11-04-11.00-0000
Card 1 of 1
Hybrid
7 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:
Owner Name and Mailing Address:
Current Property Assessment 2022
Total Land Value:
Total Building Value:
Total Value:
060.11-04-21.00-0000
Vinton
20121
TOWN OF VINTON
0
6500
6500
Card 1 of 1
311 SOUTH POLLARD ST VINTON VA 24179
Narrative Description
This property contains 0.50000 AC of land with a(n) N/A style building, Built about N/A, having primary N/A secondary N/A exterior and N/A
roof cover, N/A bedroom(s), N/A full bath(s), N/A half bath(s).
Property Characteristics
Estimated Acreage:
Deeded Acreage:
Legal Description:
Jurisdiction:
Neighborhood:
Census Block:
Vacant Land:Land Use Program:
Town Of Vinton
GUS NICKS BOULEVARD & BROOK ST
0.50000 AC J028 / OTHER MUNICIPAL VINTON
511610311022011
NO
Sales Information
Most Recent Sales
Sale Date Sale Price Legal Reference
0 DB00016401451/1/1900
0.5761 AC
YES
1 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20121
Vinton
060.11-04-21.00-0000
Card 1 of 1
Zoning Code Zoning Description
Zoning Information
Split:
Vinton-M1 Limited Industrial District
2 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20121
Vinton
060.11-04-21.00-0000
Card 1 of 1
Overlay Districts
Clearbrook Village:
*Manufactured Housing:
Roanoke River Conservation:
Floodplain:
Wellhead Protection:
Airport:
Emergency Communications:
Flood Zone Information
FLOODWAYFloodway:
Effective Date:
Flood Zone:
FIRM Panel:51161C0167G
AE
9/28/2007
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Community Number:
Flood Certificates
510190
3 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20121
Vinton
060.11-04-21.00-0000
Card 1 of 1
Building Areas
4 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20121
Vinton
060.11-04-21.00-0000
Card 1 of 1
5 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20121
Vinton
060.11-04-21.00-0000
Card 1 of 1
Google Street View
Pictometry
6 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20121
Vinton
060.11-04-21.00-0000
Card 1 of 1
Hybrid
7 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:
Owner Name and Mailing Address:
Current Property Assessment 2022
Total Land Value:
Total Building Value:
Total Value:
060.11-04-24.00-0000
Vinton
20124
TOWN OF VINTON
0
26300
26300
Card 1 of 1
311 SOUTH POLLARD ST VINTON VA 24179
Narrative Description
This property contains 2.02000 AC of land with a(n) N/A style building, Built about N/A, having primary N/A secondary N/A exterior and N/A
roof cover, N/A bedroom(s), N/A full bath(s), N/A half bath(s).
Property Characteristics
Estimated Acreage:
Deeded Acreage:
Legal Description:
Jurisdiction:
Neighborhood:
Census Block:
Vacant Land:Land Use Program:
Town Of Vinton
VINTON
2.02000 AC J028 / OTHER MUNICIPAL VINTON
511610311022010
NO
Sales Information
Most Recent Sales
Sale Date Sale Price Legal Reference
0 DB00121412231/1/1900
0 DB00116101151/1/1900
0 DB00081600901/1/1900
1.7892 AC
YES
1 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20124
Vinton
060.11-04-24.00-0000
Card 1 of 1
Zoning Code Zoning Description
Zoning Information
Split:
Vinton-M1 Limited Industrial District
2 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20124
Vinton
060.11-04-24.00-0000
Card 1 of 1
Overlay Districts
Clearbrook Village:
*Manufactured Housing:
Roanoke River Conservation:
Floodplain:
Wellhead Protection:
Airport:
Emergency Communications:
Flood Zone Information
Floodway:
Effective Date:
Flood Zone:
FIRM Panel:51161C0167G
AE
9/28/2007
FLOODWAYFloodway:
Effective Date:
Flood Zone:
FIRM Panel:51161C0167G
AE
9/28/2007
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Community Number:
Flood Certificates
510190
3 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20124
Vinton
060.11-04-24.00-0000
Card 1 of 1
Building Areas
4 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20124
Vinton
060.11-04-24.00-0000
Card 1 of 1
5 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20124
Vinton
060.11-04-24.00-0000
Card 1 of 1
Pictometry
Tax Map
8 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20124
Vinton
060.11-04-24.00-0000
Card 1 of 1
Hybrid
9 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:
Owner Name and Mailing Address:
Current Property Assessment 2022
Total Land Value:
Total Building Value:
Total Value:
060.11-04-24.02-0000
Vinton
20126
TOWN OF VINTON
0
6300
6300
Card 1 of 1
311 SOUTH POLLARD ST VINTON VA 24179
Narrative Description
This property contains 1 Lot of land with a(n) N/A style building, Built about N/A, having primary N/A secondary N/A exterior and N/A roof
cover, N/A bedroom(s), N/A full bath(s), N/A half bath(s).
Property Characteristics
Estimated Acreage:
Deeded Acreage:
Legal Description:
Jurisdiction:
Neighborhood:
Census Block:
Vacant Land:Land Use Program:
Town Of Vinton
VINTON - ROADWAY
1 Lot J028 / OTHER MUNICIPAL VINTON
511610311022010
NO
Sales Information
Most Recent Sales
Sale Date Sale Price Legal Reference
0 DB00139816364/19/1993
0 PB01398016381/1/1900
0 DB00121412231/1/1900
0.7559 AC
YES
1 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20126
Vinton
060.11-04-24.02-0000
Card 1 of 1
Zoning Code Zoning Description
Zoning Information
Split:
Vinton-M1 Limited Industrial District
2 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20126
Vinton
060.11-04-24.02-0000
Card 1 of 1
Overlay Districts
Clearbrook Village:
*Manufactured Housing:
Roanoke River Conservation:
Floodplain:
Wellhead Protection:
Airport:
Emergency Communications:
Flood Zone Information
Floodway:
Effective Date:
Flood Zone:
FIRM Panel:51161C0167G
AE
9/28/2007
FLOODWAYFloodway:
Effective Date:
Flood Zone:
FIRM Panel:51161C0167G
AE
9/28/2007
Floodway:
Effective Date:
Flood Zone:
FIRM Panel:51161C0167G
X
9/28/2007
Floodway:
Effective Date:
Flood Zone:
FIRM Panel:51161C0167G
0.2 PCT ANNUAL CHANCE FLOOD HAZARD
9/28/2007
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Community Number:
Flood Certificates
510190
3 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20126
Vinton
060.11-04-24.02-0000
Card 1 of 1
Building Areas
4 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20126
Vinton
060.11-04-24.02-0000
Card 1 of 1
5 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20126
Vinton
060.11-04-24.02-0000
Card 1 of 1
Google Street View
Pictometry
6 11/7/2022
Property Location:
Parcel ID:
Magisterial District:
Account:20126
Vinton
060.11-04-24.02-0000
Card 1 of 1
Hybrid
7 11/7/2022
9
EXHIBIT C
SCOPE OF WORK
The Parties agree that the Work to be performed by City of Roanoke on the Properties shall
include the following actions:
1. Installation of rock and boulders, and other natural features (e.g. rock vanes, inner berm
structures, brush run structures) for the purpose of improving Glade Creek hydraulic,
geomorphic functions and instream habitat .
2. Trimming vegetation.
3. Planting vegetation.
4. Removal of soil.
5. Using as a temporary construction easement staging and laydown area.
6. Establishing permanent cross section survey control monuments.
7. Any other uses that are reasonably consistent and in keeping with the Project, and the
rights described above.
1
Meeting Date
November 15, 2022
Department
Administration
Issue
Briefing on current Council Committees
Summary
There are currently four Council Committees: Finance, Economic Development, Public Works
and Public Safety. Council Members are appointed to these Committees each election year and
serve for two years.
The Finance, Economic Development and Public Works Committees are active committees. The
Public Safety Committee only meets on an as-needed basis and since the Vinton Fire Station went
under the umbrella of the Roanoke County Fire & EMS Department several years ago, the
Committee has not met.
Town Staff would like to recommend to Council that the Public Safety Committee be dissolved
and any items that would relate to public safety be referred to the Highway Safety Committee.
Town Staff would also like to recommend that a new Community Development Committee be
established to include the Economic Development Committee and that the current Economic
Development Committee also be dissolved.
The new Community Development Committee will fulfill a need for a Committee to review items
pertaining to the Planning & Zoning Department, the Community Programs & Facility
Department, and the Office of Economic Development.
Council will be asked to take action on these recommendations at their December 6, 2022 meeting.
Council Members will be appointed to the three Committees at their organizational meeting on
January 3, 2023.
Town Council
Agenda Summary
2
Attachments
None
Recommendations
No action required
Meeting Date
November 15, 2022
Department
Finance Department
Issue
Finance Committee
Summary
The Finance Committee met on November 7, 2022 and discussed the following items:
• September 30, 2022 Financial Statements
• Resolution for appropriation due to police vehicle damage insurance proceeds
• Signal light upgrade appropriation discussion
• Investment fund possibilities discussion
• Budget rollover discussion
Attachments
September 30, 2022 Financial Report Summary
Recommendations
Motion to approve September 2022 Financial Report
Town Council
Agenda Summary
Financial Report Summary
September 30, 2022
Adopted Revised YTD MTD YTD Remaining %
Budget Budget Posted Posted Balance YTD
Revenues 10,246,696 11,365,813 584,133 1,789,682 (9,576,132) 16%
Expenditures 10,246,696 11,365,813 314,857 1,694,788 (9,671,026) 15%
Revenues over/(under) Expenditures (0) 269,276 94,894
Revenues 4,208,017 3,416,633 88,087 7,927,315 4,510,682 232%
Expenditures 4,208,017 7,624,650 406,583 2,491,434 (5,133,216) 33%
Revenues over/(under) Expenditures (4,208,017) (318,496) 5,435,881
Revenues - - 48 9,717 9,717 #DIV/0!
Expenditures - - 347,006 655,798 655,798 #DIV/0!
Revenues over/(under) Expenditures - (346,958) (646,082)
Revenues 2,669,000 671,152 14,083 42,250 (628,902) 6%
Expenditures 2,669,000 3,340,152 84,087 93,293 (3,246,859) 3%
Revenues over/(under) Expenditures (2,669,000) (70,004) (51,043)
Revenues 620,996 284,874 35,083 105,249 (179,625) 37%
Expenditures 620,996 905,870 49,905 136,075 (769,794) 15%
Revenues over/(under) Expenditures (620,996) (14,822) (30,826)
Revenues 17,744,709 15,738,472 721,434 9,874,212 (5,864,260) 63%
Expenditures 17,744,709 23,236,485 1,202,438 5,071,388 (18,165,098) 22%
Revenues over/(under) Expenditures (7,498,013) (481,004) 4,802,824