Planning Commission
Minutes, 16 January 2002
AT A MEETING OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION ON JANUARY 16, 2002 IN
THE BOARDROOM (#327), COURTHOUSE, CHRISTIANSBURG, VIRGINIA:
CALL TO ORDER:
Mr. Neumann, Chair, called the meeting to order and Mr. Elgin established the
presence of a quorum.
Present:
Harry Neumann,Chair
Don Linkous, Vice-Chair
Charlie Elgin, Secretary
Ray Alcorn, Member
Kathryn Brennan, Member
Richard Daub, Member
James Martin, Member
Steve Howard, Member
John Muffo, Board of Supervisors Liaison
Joe Powers, Planning Director
Steve Sandy, Zoning Administrator
Kelly Boyers, Planner
Meghan Dorsett, Planner
Mike Morris, Recreation Director
Marty McMahon, County Attorney
Absent:
Michael Ewing, Member
Malvin Wells, Member
Mr. Neumann presented the following resolution to Mr. Joe
Draper for his service as a Planning Commission member.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Joseph C. Draper has provided dedicated and distinguished service
to the people of Montgomery County while serving as a member of the Montgomery
County Planning Commission from June, 1977 to May, 2001.
WHEREAS, during his tenure Mr. Draper has actively participated in the development
of three Comprehensive Plans for Montgomery County and major revisions to both
the Subdivision Ordinance and the Zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Draper's commitment to planning is evidenced by his service as
Chair and Vice-Chair of the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the wise council of Mr. Draper 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 Joseph C. Draper for twenty-four years
of outstanding service to the people of Montgomery County.
Mr. Draper expressed his appreciation to all the commission members and staff.
PUBLIC ADDRESS:
Mr. Joe Draper, spoke regarding the 2232 review of the Round
Meadow Country Club. He stated the 2232 review was most likely in compliance with
the Comprehensive Plan; however, he urged the Planning Commission to recommend
a public hearing be held by the Board of Supervisors. At a recent membership meeting
of the Country Club, it was reported a confidential offer had been presented to
the club for review. The Board of Supervisors should hold a public hearing to
allow citizen comments.
Ms. Margaret Smith, Old Rough Road, spoke regarding her opposition to the Carilion
New River Valley Medical Center request. She made the following points:
- An Agricultural and Forestal District surrounds the property proposed for
rezoning. A commercial zoning would negatively affect this district.
- The entire property is not designated as Urban Expansion in the comprehensive
plan and therefore, cannot be rezoned.
- Applicant cant prove existing zoning is improper with the surrounding uses,
because the surrounding use is agriculture.
- Barn Road and Tyler Road are scheduled for improvements at the end of the
six-year plan; therefore, it will be several years before the improvements
are made.
- There is not a storm water management plan included with the proposed master
plan.
PUBLIC HEARING:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mr. Powers stated two items; 2232 Review Round Meadow and Beliveau Rezoning request
needed to be added to the agenda.
On motion by Don Linkous, seconded by Steve Howard and unanimously carried
(Ewing and Wells absent), the agenda was approved as amended.
REPORT OF SECRETARY: None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mr. Powers noted the comprehensive plan amendment request for property adjoining
the Christiansburg Industrial Park on behalf of the planning commission. Mr. McMahon
stated that the comprehensive plan amendments could only be requested by the Planning
Commission or the Board of Supervisors. Citizens do not have the authority to
request those changes.
On motion by Don Linkous, seconded by Kitty Brennan and unanimously carried
(Ewing and Wells absent), the Consent Agenda was approved for the following: Minutes
of December 12, 2001, Minutes of December 19, 2001and scheduling of February 13,
2001 at 7:00 p.m. public hearing for:
- Billy D. Massie (Agent: Kendall O. Clay)
requests to rezone 1.752 acres from General Business (GB) to Planned Mobile
Home Residential Park (PMR), with possible proffered conditions, to allow
expansion of the existing Massies Mobile Home Park. The property is located
on the north side of Peppers Ferry Road, east of the Coal Hollow Road Intersection
and is identified as Tax Parcel Nos. 64-A-171,172 (Acct ID #s 005101, 017988)
in the Riner Magisterial District. The property currently lies in an area
designated as Rural Expansion in the Comprehensive Plan.
- Brush Mountain Estates, LLC (Agent: Draper
Aden Associates) requests to rezone 9.58 acres from Agriculture (A-1) to Community
Business (CB) with possible proffered conditions, with a Special Use Permit
to allow mini storage warehouses. The property is located on the north side
of Pandapas Pond Road (US Route 460), west of the Brush Mountain Road (Rte.
778) intersection and is identified as Tax Parcel Nos. 15-8-1 (Acct ID # 036238)
in the Mount Tabor Magisterial District. The property currently lies in an
area designated as Rural in the Comprehensive Plan.
- Montgomery County Planning Commission
requests a comprehensive plan amendment to change the land use designation
on Tax Parcel Nos. 80-A-44,46 (Acct ID #s 018441, 018427) from Agriculture/Rural
to Urban Expansion.
- AHM, LLC (Agent: Draper Aden Associates)
request to rezone 23.28 acres from Agriculture (A-1) to Industrial (M-1),
with possible proffered conditions, for wholesale business and storage warehouses,
with a Special Use Permit for a VDOT Maintenance Facility on 10 acres of the
23.28 acre tract. Property is located on the east side of Houchins Road (Rte.
758) approximately 0.35 miles north of the US Route 11/460 intersection and
is identified as Tax Parcel Nos. 80-A-44,46 (Acct ID #s 018441, 018427). The
property currently lies in an area designated as Agriculture/Rural in the
Comprehensive Plan.
OLD BUSINESS:
Carilion NRV Medical Center On motion by Kitty Brennan, seconded by Jim Martin
and unanimously carried (Ewing and Wells absent) the Carilion NRV Medical Center
rezoning request was removed from the table for discussion.
Mr. Powers presented a revised master plan, letter from VDOT regarding short
term changes to improve the traffic situation, and a traffic report conducted
by Draper Aden and Associates. He reminded the members any future construction
other than the Saint Albans addition would require approval by the Planning Commission.
The report provided by Draper Aden showed a peak hour increase of 6.6% of the
existing traffic volume; however the traffic would vary per hour. Mr. Matthew
Perry, Hospital Director stated he was present to answer any questions regarding
the additional information submitted. The other Carilion representatives scheduled
to be present were involved in a car accident on I-81. Mr. Alcorn stated the numbers
presented reflected the existing traffic count. There was not a clear indication
of the amount of additional traffic or the amount of traffic generated by the
existing Saint Albans facility. Mr. Perry stated he believed the number presented
were a worst case scenario because it was derived from existing traffic at the
hospital. Saint Albans will be less intensive then the current hospital. The number
of visitors and patients and the number of trips per employee are higher at the
hospital then the Psychiatric center. Mr. Powers in response to Ms. Smiths comments
during public address, stated the entire hospital property is in the Urban Expansion
area and presented a copy of the most recent comprehensive plan map for that area.
The AFD committee reviewed the request at their meeting and agreed the addition
would not have an adverse affect on the surrounding district. Mr. Alcorn stated
he had no objections to the plan; however, he was concerned with the traffic situation.
Ms. Brennan confirmed the hospital could not build any future additions or buildings
without approval from the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. Mr. Alcorn
stated the area was going to grow and the hospital would continue to expand; however,
that was not the problem. He noted that the I-81 intersection needed to grow,
but something needed to be done about traffic. He suggested if the increase in
traffic at the hospital would warrant a stop light within the next few years,
one should be installed.
On motion by Ray Alcorn, seconded by Don Linkous and carried by a vote of
8-0 vote (Ewing and Wells absent) the Planning Commission found the request in
compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. However, it was recommended that additional
information regarding the following traffic concerns be submitted to the Board
of Supervisors:
- What is the projected traffic increase due to the St. Albans addition
on a 24-hour basis as well as a peak hour basis?
- What criteria is used by VDOT to determine whether or not a new traffic
light is justified at the main hospital entrance on Tyler Road (SR600)? Will
the projected traffic increase due to the St. Albans addition be sufficient
to justify a new traffic light? If not, how much additional traffic must be
generated by the hospital before a new traffic light is justified?
Blacksburg Duplexes Final Plat Approval
On motion by Don Linkous, seconded by Charlie Elgin and unanimously carried
(Ewing and Wells absent) the Blacksburg Duplex Final Plat was removed from the
table for discussion.
Mr. Powers stated there would be a total of twenty-four units and reviewed the
draft conditions. He noted the developer was working with the Town of Blacksburg
in regards to the bikepath and easements.
On a motion by Ray Alcorn, seconded by Kitty Brennan and unanimously carried
(Ewing and Wells absent) the Blacksburg Duplex Final Plat was approved with the
following conditions:
- Construction plans for streets and drainage shall be reviewed and approved
by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
- Construction plans for public water and sewer lines shall be reviewed
and approved by the Town of Blacksburg.
- Power lines, telephone lines and other public utilities shall satisfy
the requirement for underground utilities (Section 8-155(a).
- An erosion & sediment control plan shall be reviewed and approved
by the County Engineer
- The County Attorney shall approve the ownership of the Stormwater Management
Lot with respect to future maintenance and liability.
- .Add note specifying the minimum setbacks (30 front, 30 rear, 15 side)
2232 Review Round Meadow Country Club
On motion by Don Linkous, seconded by Kitty Brennan and unanimously carried
(Ewing and Wells absent) the 2232 review of Round Meadow Country Club was removed
from the table for discussion.
Mr. McMahon presented the additional information the Planning Commission requested
at their previous meeting. He stated it had been confirmed the current occupancy
limit would be sufficient, parking could possibly be expanded, sewer easements
are on the property and an existing line is nearby, traffic increase should only
be 25% based on the number of golf rounds and the environmental information has
been obtained. Mr. Alcorn stated the pool facility would provide the majority
of increased traffic problems. He also noted concerns regarding lack of a public
hearing by the Board of Supervisors, condition of the facilities and the cost
needed for improvements. Its use as a public recreation facility would be considerably
different than the present private facility. Mr. Muffo stated the Board of Supervisors
would sell the property if it proved to be too costly and not financially feasible.
Mr. Linkous stated he understood the concerns, but did not want to ruin the opportunity
for the county to create additional recreation area. Mr. Martin agreed the facility
was needed; however, it must be made ADA compliant.
On a motion by Mr. Alcorn, seconded by Don Linkous and carried on a 8-0 vote
(Ewing and Wells absent) the Planning Commission concluded they do not have enough
information to reach a determination regarding the purchase of Round Meadow Country
Club by the county and requested additional information be provided regarding:
- Trip generation estimates for both Silver Lake Road (SR 661) and Round
Meadow Drive (SR 1223) when Round Meadow Country Club changes to a public
recreation facility.
- Parking lot improvements necessary when Round Meadow Country Club changes
to a public recreation facility.
- Facility improvements necessary to meet American Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements for a public recreation facility.
- Engineering evaluation of the condition of the existing clubhouse.
- Feasibility of connection to the public sewer line along Crab Creek.
The Commission intends use this information to make a determination at their
next meeting on February 13, 2002. If the requested information cannot be provided
at that time the Commission requests the Board of Supervisors grant them an extension
of 30 days to make this determination. Additionally, the Planning Commission recommended
the Board of Supervisors hold their own public hearing regarding the purchase
of Round Meadow Country Club.
Beliveau Rezone Request
Mr. Powers stated the request had been tabled by the Board of Supervisors to
allow the applicant to obtain an entrance permit from VDOT. Mr. Beliveau has obtained
approval for a shared entrance with the neighboring property. The Board sent the
request back to the Planning Commission for a recommendation. Mr. Beliveau stated
due to the shared right of way thirty-five feet was gained on the east side of
the property; therefore, the plat will change. The layout for development will
be the same; however, the buildings may be moved further apart. The old entrance
will be abandoned. Mr. Martin noted he was opposed to any further development
on Route 114 until the road improvements are made.
On a motion by Ray Alcorn, seconded by Kitty Brennan and carried on a 7-1
vote (Martin opposed, Ewing and Wells absent the Commission recommended approval
to the Board of Supervisors of the Beliveau Development Corp. (Agent: Yvan Beliveau)
request to rezone 2.2 acres from Agricultural (A-1) to Residential (RM-1), with
possible proffered conditions, for multi-family or townhouse development. The
property is located at 3030-3032 Peppers Ferry Road and is identified as Tax Parcel
No. 64-A-33A in the Prices Fork Magisterial District. The property lies in an
area designated as Urban Expansion in the Comprehensive Plan.
NEW BUSINESS:
Draft Work Program 2002
Mr. Powers reviewed the 2002 Draft Work Program with the Commissioners. The
top priority is the Comprehensive Plan, followed by amending the Comprehensive
Plan policy, working with Parks and Recreation to phase out involvement with
the Coal Mining Heritage Park, Tea 21 Grant, Block Grant, Virginia Base Mapping,
Metro Planning Organization and several other ongoing projects.
Ms. Dorsett reviewed the Coal Mining Heritage Park work program and the environmental
challenges. The master plan was currently in need of rehabilitation because
of the environmental issues. The link trail (funded by Capital Improvements
Plan) will go across the wetland and will be ADA compliant.
On a motion by Kitty Brennan, seconded by Ray Alcorn and unanimously carried
(Ewing and Wells absent) the Planning Commission approved a resolution of support
for the 2002 Work Program.
LIAISON REPORT:
Public Service Authority:
Mr. Daub reported that at the meeting on January 8, 2002 the PSA presented
Mr. Stewart with a Resolution of Appreciation.
Blacksburg Planning Commission:
Mr. Neumann reported the following: On January 2, 2002 the Planning Commission
discussed the Orchards and recommended denial. On January 10, 2002 the Long
Range Planning Committee met regarding comprehensive plan changes and the Kipps
Farm entrance off of Merrimac.
Christiansburg Planning Commission:
Mr. Elgin reported that the Christiansburg Planning Commission held five public
hearings; two (2) rezoning requests, One (1) Conditional Use Permit, Revision
to the zoning ordinance regarding home occupations, and a variance.
AFD Committee:
Mr. Linkous reported the AFD Committee found the Walls Creamery request and
the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center request would not have an adverse
impact on the surrounding AFD districts.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
|
|
