Montgomery County

Planning Commission Minutes

15 September 1999

AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON SEPTEMBER 15, 1999 IN THE BOARD ROOM (#327), THIRD FLOOR, COUNTY COURTHOUSE, CHRISTIANSBURG, VIRGINIA:

Mr. Wells, Chair, called the meeting to order and Ms. Brennan, Secretary, established the presence of a quorum.

Present: Malvin Wells, Chair

Mr. Wells opened the Public Address Session. There being no speakers, Mr. Wells closed the Public Address Session.

None.

Mr. Neumann requested that the Bernard L. Ross and Victoria J. Taylor Rezoning and Special Use Permit request be removed from the Consent Agenda.

1. Review - Bath House Expansion/Renovation

Parks and Recreation Commission plans for bathhouse expansion and renovation of restroom facilities of Frog Pond located at Mid-County Plan.

 

2. 2232 Review - Elliston Park Development

Discussion followed concerning the Bernard L. Ross and Victoria J. Taylor Rezoning and Special Use Permit request. Mr. Neumann stated that he requested that this request be taken off the Consent Agenda for discussion because of some problems that existed with water and sewer and access to Yellow Sulphur Road. He said that the Commission should have a copy of the preliminary plan to review before the public hearing.

Mr. Scott went to the Planning Department office and brought back the large original plan for members to review. He stated that a Plan Review meeting would be held on Monday, September 20^th with the applicants and staff to discuss plans for the development and identify any possible issues of problems. He said there appears to be a number of issues to discuss. A reduced set of the plans has been requested from the applicant and will be sent out to the Commission as soon as they are received.

Mr. Powers reviewed the proposed CIP process beginning FY 2000/2001 and explained the new changes. He stated that under the new guidelines, a capital improvement project costs a minimum of $30,000 is scheduled to be raised to $50,000 in FY 2002 and excludes maintenance items and all fleet vehicles, regardless of cost. He said after the project forms have been filled out by the departments, the projects will be submitted to a technical review staff for review. A separate committee will evaluate projects involving fire and rescue vehicles and equipment.

Mr. Scott stated that the City of Radford and Montgomery County desire to update the Rt. 177 Land Use Plan and have contracted with the New River Valley Planning District Commission to provide staff assistance. Mr. Scott stated that a Study Committee made up of members from each Planning Commission would be formed. He stated that these members need to be appointed from our Commission. Mr. Wells appointed Ray Alcorn , Harry Neumann, Kitty Brennan (Alternate) and Michael Ewing (Alternate) to the Study Committee.

Mr. Powers introduced Meghan Dorsett, new Planning Department Planner, to Commission members.

Ms. Dorsett reported on the Radford University student project for the Coal Miners Park is underway with 9 students and Professor Mary LaLone working on the project. She stated that a community meeting would be held on October 9^th to receive citizen input from the Merrimac community.

Mr. Powers stated that information was distributed to members for them to review on the Montgomery County Schools Enrollment Projections. The consultant for the schools is currently reevaluating the figures in light of the actual enrollment figures for the new school year.

Ms. Biggs reported that the Massie's Mobile Home Park request was tabled until the next Board of Supervisors meeting on September 27^th . The proposed Zoning Ordinance is scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of Supervisors on October 25^th.

Mr. Neumann reported that two public hearings 1) VA Tech for vacation of streets and alleys, and 2) Multi family apartment building on Ellett Road were held and approved by Town Council. Downtown Historic District and Long Range Planning Committee for Tom's Creek Basin development were other items discussed at their meeting.

Ms. Brennan reported that the Conditional Use Permit on the old Showalter Hospital land and Day Care Center were items discussed at their meeting.

Mr. Alcorn reported that update on the long range planning of Volvo Truck Plant was discussed at their meeting. He said that Bob Isner, Economic Development Director, made a report on the Falling Branch Industrial Park.

Mr. Daub reported that the Riner Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion, renovation of Sulphur Spring, Riner Elementary school expansion, Belview Sewer project, Anderson & Associates engineering report on Mt. Zion Road, and Shawsville/Elliston Wastewater sludge facility were items discussed at their meeting.

None.

Mr. Linkous stated that a work session was held. He said Steve Phillips made a report on the Elliston/Lafayette Park project. Renovation of the Frog Pond and the Bath House expansion were also discussed at their meeting. These projects will be coming before the Planning Commission for 2232 Review.

Mr. Powers distributed copies of a memorandum from Dave Rundgren, Director of the New River Valley Planning District Commission, regarding the 12^th Annual Dinner Meeting of the Local Planning Commission of the New River Valley to be held on Wednesday, October 27, 1999 at Friends & Family Restaurant in Pearisburg. He asked any Commission member interested in attending this dinner to contact Phyllis Conner.

Mr. Powers stated that the Board of Supervisors has scheduled a field trip for the Smart Highway on Thursday, September 30^th at 4:00 p.m. He asked that any member wishing to attend to let us know. Mr. Wells and Mr. Ewing stated that they would attend.

Bobby Parker, Public Information Director, announced that a community meeting will be held on October 5^th and 7^th at Lighthouse Baptist Church - 6:30 p.m. He stated that they wish to get citizen's input on recreation and a new consolidated collection site for the Plum Creek Community.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

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