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Montgomery County
Planning Commission Minutes
18 August 1999
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD ON AUGUST 18, 1999 IN THE BOARD ROOM (#327), THIRD FLOOR, COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
CHRISTIANSBURG, VIRGINIA:
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Green, Vice-Chair, called the meeting to order and Ms. Brennan, Secretary, established the presence of a quorum.
Present: Malvin Wells, Chair
Ed Green, Vice-Chair
Kathryn Brennan, Secretary
Ray Alcorn, Member
Mary Biggs, Board of Supervisors Liaision
Richard Daub, Member
Joe Draper, Member
Michael Ewing, Member
Don Linkous, Member
Jim Martin, Member
Harry Neumann, Member
Joe Powers, Staff
Phyllis Conner, Planning Department Secretary
Absent: J. Scott, Staff
PUBLIC ADDRESS:
Mr. Green opened the Public Address Session.
Mr. Larry Martin addressed the Commission on the Proposed Zoning Ordinance. He said he would like to see a change on the road frontage. He would like to see an average of l 1/2 acres per lot. He said he felt the sliding scale is a disaster. He stated that the Planning Commission needs to do an impact study. He said he is concerned over what will happen to affordable residential construction and development in the county. He said the price of lots will double and what will happen when people couldn't build anymore. People need to be able to afford houses. With more commercial development in the county and an increase in jobs, there certainly needs to be additional residential development.
There being no further comments, Mr. Green closed Public Address.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
On motion by Don Linkous, seconded by Richard Daub and unanimously carried, the agenda was approved as amended. The proposed resolution for rescheduling a public hearing for R&V Properties/Sheppard (Agent:Gay & Keesee, Inc.) Rezoning and SUP request, Billie D. Massie (Agent: Draper-Aden Associates) Rezoning and SUP request and James W. Radford, Jr. (Agent: Gay and Keesee, Inc.) amendment to a SUP request was added under Old Business. Edward Green's Resolution was added under Old Business.
REPORT OF SECRETARY:
None
CONSENT AGENDA:
On motion by Don Linkous, seconded by Harry Neumann and unanimously carried, the Consent Agenda was approved for the following:
Minutes of July 14 and July 21, 1999 and scheduling of September 8, 1999, 7:00 p.m. public hearing for:
- 2232 Review - Christiansburg Middle School
Board of Supervisors acquisition of 30+ acres for a Christiansburg Middle School Site located on Buffalo Drive partially in the Town of Christiansburg and partially in the unincorporated portion of Montgomery County.
OLD BUSINESS:
Update on Revised Zoning Ordinance:
Mr. Powers lead the discussion on the Revised Zoning Ordinance. He reviewed the following staff recommendations:
Large animal veterinarian use
It is recommended that "veterinary practice, animal hospital" be added under A-1
permitted use), C-1 (permitted use) and R-R (special use permit).
Discussion followed.
On motion by Joe Draper, seconded by Richard Daub and unanimously carried, Commission members approved Large animal veterinarian use staff recommendations.
Libraries
It is recommended that "library" be added under R-1 (permitted use), R-2
(permitted use) and R-3 (permitted use).
Discussion followed.
On motion by Joe Draper, seconded by Don Linkous and unanimously carried, Commission members approved Libraries staff recommendations.
Animals
It is recommended that "pet, farm" be added under A-1 (permitted use), C-1 (permitted use) and R-R (permitted use) and that "pet, household" be added to all zoning districts.
It is recommended that the definition of "pet, farm" is changed to read "Large domestic animals kept in small numbers in rural areas and used for recreational and sporting purposes such as horses, ponies, swine, goats, mules and donkeys."
Discussion followed. Mr. Alcorn stated that he did not believe household pets need to be included in the Zoning Ordinance. The whole issue of animals and pets could best be addressed under the Animal Control Ordinance. Ms. Biggs explained why the Board of Supervisors wishes to include household pets in the proposed revised Zoning Ordinance. She stated that goats were an issue in the Blacksburg Zoning Ordinance.
On motion by Joe Draper, seconded by Malvin Wells and carried by a vote of 8 to 2 (Ray Alcorn, Harry Neumann, opposing, Commission members approved Animals staff recommendations with the additional recommendation that the issue of pets needs further study and that the Board of Supervisors should have the County Attorney evaluate removing all pet requirements from the Zoning Ordinance and placing them in the Animal Control Ordinance.
Mr. Neumann suggested that use limitations be placed in Rural Residential (R-R) similar to the limitations on horses and ponies in R-1/R-2/R-3. Otherwise horses or ponies on lots as small as 1 1/2 acre would be a problem in R-R.
On motion by Harry Neumann, seconded by Kathryn Brennan and unanimously carried, the Planning Commission recommended amendment to Rural Residential minimum lot size to require a 5 acre or larger lot for small-scale agriculture uses.
Frontage
It is recommended that the minimum lot width requirement be changed from 200
feet to 120 feet for A-1, C-1 and R-R.
The 200 feet minimum lot width went with the 2 1/2-acre minimum lot size. Since the minimum lot size has been reduced from 2 1/2 acre to 1 1/2 acre (40% reduction), then the minimum lot width can be reduced an equivalent amount form 200 feet to 120 feet (40% reduction).
Discussion followed. Mr. Neumann expressed concern over entrance driveways in the present Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Alcorn stated that engineers had kept most entrances off the main roads. Mr. Alcorn said he supported the 120 feet minimum lot width.
On motion by Ray Alcorn, seconded by Richard Daub and carried by a vote of 9-1 (Harry Neumann, opposing) Planning Commission members approved Frontage staff recommendations.
NEW BUSINESS:
SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARINGS
On motion by Ray Alcorn, seconded by Michael Ewing and unanimously carried, the Proposed Resolution was approved for the following:
PROPOSED RESOLUTION:
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Montgomery County Planning Commission hereby schedules a public hearing on Wednesday, September 8, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in Courtroom B, County Courthouse, Christiansburg, Virginia for the purpose of receiving comments on the following:
- R&V Properties/Sheppard (Agent: Gay and Keesee, Inc.) request to rezone 14.19+ acres; Tax Parcels Nos. 64-A-42 and 42A from A-1 (Agriculture) to PMR (Planned Mobile Home Residential) with a Special Use Permit to allow expansion of an existing Mobile Home Park. Property is located at 3226 Peppers Ferry Road, (Sheppard's Mobile Home Park) in the Prices Fork Magisterial District.
- Billie D. Massie (Agent: Draper-Aden Associates) request to rezone 42.4 acres from A-1 (Agriculture) to PMR (Planned Mobile Home Residential) with a Special Use Permit to allow expansion of an existing mobile home park, located at 2834 Peppers Ferry Road (Massie's Mobile Home Park) in the Riner Magisterial District.
- James W. Radford, Jr. (Agent: Gay and Keesee, Inc.) request for an
Amendment to a Special Use Permit to allow expansion of an existing mobile home park, located at 1156 Hightop Road (Oak Forest Mobile Home Park), in the Price's Fork Magisterial District.
RESOLUTION:
Resolution for Edward W Green
On motion by Joe Draper, seconded by Ray Alcorn and unanimously carried, the resolution for Edward W. Green is approved.
RESOLUTION
WHERAS, Edward W. Green has provided dedicated and distinguished service to the people of Montgomery County as a member of the Montgomery County Planning Commission from October, 1992 to August, 1999.
WHEREAS, Mr. Green's commitment to planning is evidenced by his service as Vice-Chairman of the Planning Commission and liaison to the Blacksburg Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the wise council of Mr. Green has always been for the betterment of all the citizens of Montgomery County.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Montgomery County Planning Commission hereby expresses its appreciation to Edward W. Green for nearly seven years of outstanding service to the people of Montgomery County.
Mr. Green stated that he had enjoyed working with the Montgomery County Planning Commission. He thanked the Commission and staff for their help in teaching him about planning and the experience that he now has.
LIAISON:
Board of Supervisors:
Ms. Biggs reported on the Sustainable Development Conference she and Annette Perkins attended in Richmond. She stated that it was an excellent conference and they were overwhelmed with many good ideas. She said she would bring back information she received for members to review.
Blacksburg Planning Commission:
Mr. Neumann reported that one Special Use Permit to allow a Day Care, one Special Use Permit for 400 Block Ellett Road, and an ordinance on rezoning a historic district were items discussed at their meeting. He stated that next month a public hearing would be held on vacation of streets around VA Tech.
Economic Development Commission:
None.
Public Service Authority:
Mr. Daub reported that Prices Fork water connection, sludge facility in Shawsville, Auburn Hills Golf Course and sewer request on Crozier Road were items discussed at their meeting.
School Board:
Ms. Biggs stated that the School Board Committee planned to do a school roll study and enrollment projections.
Parks & Recreation:
Mr. Linkous reported that the Frog Pond issue had been resolved. He said maintenance on the bathhouse at the park, and a work session on a 5-year plan were other items discussed at their meeting.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Powers stated that the Virginia Institute for Planning Commissioners meeting would be held on October 10-12, 1999 at Hyatt Dulles, Dulles International Airport, Herndon, Virginia. Several members said they had not received the information on this meeting. Mr. Powers stated that copies would be mailed out to each member. Anyone wishing to attend should advise Phyllis Conner. Mr. Alcorn stated that he planned to attend.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Kathryn Brennan planned a reception after the meeting adjourned
honoring Edward Green who was moving to Kernersville, North Carolina on Friday,
August 20th.
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