Community Developments

In This IssuePlanning Commission Update

VDOT Citizen InformationMeetings

Roanoke Valley PreservationFoundation Fundraiser

2013 Growers Academy

VDOT Road Notices

UpcomingMeetings Planning CommissionJanuary 7 @ 4:00 PM*January 15 @ 6:00 PMFebruary 5 @ 4:00 PM*February 19 @ 6:00 PM Board of SupervisorsJanuary 8 @ 3:00 PMJanuary 22 @ 3:00 PM*February 12 @ 3:00 PMFebruary 26 @ 3:00 PM* *Work Session Time, PublicHearing Begins at 7:00 PM

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Greetings! Happy New Year! 2013 is getting off to a busy start so keepup-to-date with January's Community Developments!

Planning Commission UpdateDecember 3rd MeetingThe Planning Commission considered two applications as partof the Consent Agenda for the January 7th meeting. See moreinformation on these applications below. January 7th MeetingTwo public hearings are scheduled:

The petition of Philip M. Argabright to rezoneapproximately 12.9 acres from R-1, Low DensityResidential, District to AG-3, Agricultural/Rural Preserve,District, located at 5032 Stanley Farm Road in theGlenvar area, Catawba Magisterial District; and

Friendship Health and Rehab Center South, Inc. andFriendship Health and Rehab Center, Inc. to rezoneapproximately 10.27 acres from R-1, Low DensityResidential, District to C-2, General Commercial, Districtand to obtain a special use permit for a nursing homeand life care facility on property located at 5647 StarkeyRoad, Cave Spring Magisterial District.

Revised Friendship Concept Plan (Click for larger PDF)

January 15th MeetingThe agenda for this meeting has not been set. February 5th MeetingNo public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

VDOT Citizen Information Meetings onInterstate 81 Tier 2 Environmental StudyVDOT is hosting citizen information meetings to seek publicinput on the Tier 2 EnvironmentalStudy for Interstate 81 betweenRoanoke and Christiansburg on thefollowing dates:

February 6th, 2013, from 5pm to 7pm Falling Branch Elementary Cafeteria 735 Falling Branch Road, Christiansburg, VA 24073(snow date February 13th)February 7th, 2013, from 5pm to 7pm Fort Lewis Elementary SchoolCafeteria 3115 West Main Street, Salem,VA 24153 (snow date February 14th)

The Tier 2 Study will:Evaluate site-specific conditions and impacts before

design and location decisions are made;Examine traffic, wetlands, land use, cultural resources,

air, noise, and recreational facilities, etc.; Validate/update info from Tier 1 (number of lanes

needed, traffic;) Look at a "corridor width" and appropriately sized

"bubble" for interchanges; andConsider location of lanes (inside, outside, or

combination) may be recommended in some locations.

Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation'Downton Abbey' Fundraiser January 6thGet your tickets for the 'Downton Abbey' Premiere Party andhelp support the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation! Theevening will include:

Light hors d'ouvres;Cash bar featuring locally crafted wine and beer;Vintage photo booth to show off your best 1920's attire;'Downton Abbey' trivia contest; and$1 raffle tickets for your chance to win fabulous prizes!

Tickets are $25 per person with all proceeds benefiting theRoanoke Valley Preservation Foundation. Purchase ticketsthrough Eventbrite here or for more information visit us atwww.roanokepreservation.org.

2013 Growers Academy at the VirginiaTech Catawba Sustainability CenterThe Virginia Tech Catawba Sustainability Center is offering thefourth annual Growers Academy, a series of coursesspecifically designed to help new and transitioning agricultural

2013 Growers AcademyFlyer (click for larger PDF)

businesses succeed. An eight week learning series focused onlow input, small scale production and starting your ownagribusiness. Instructors include resource professionals and farm business owners. Registration ends January 15. Topics include* Planning for Success: SettingGoals and Establishing Targets* Soils and Composting* Marketing* Business Plan Development* Equipment for Small Farms* Preventative Pests and WeedManagement* Crop Production and Planning* Business Plan Review* Farm Tour on Saturday, March 9 Dates and LocationJanuary 22 - March 12 Tuesdays, 6-9 pm (no class onFebruary 19)Virginia Tech Roanoke Center in the Roanoke HigherEducation Building at 108 North Jefferson Street ContactJosh NeaseManager, Catawba Sustainability Centerjnease@vt.edu(540) 553-2311www.facebook.com/VTcatawbablogs.lt.vt.edu/catawba/

VDOT Road NoticesCheck out the weekly Road Notices on the Transportationwebpage for information about road construction, closures andother news.

Have a great year! Sincerely,

Megan Cronise, AICPPrincipal Planner

Friendship Concept Plan

Community DevelopmentsGreetings!

We have several updates and events to share in this month's edition ofCommunity Developments. Enjoy!

In This Issue

Planning Commission Update Old Heritage CorporationCommunity Meeting VDOT Citizen InformationMeetings Area Workshops Welcome to County EngineerDavid Henderson Plantation Road Bicycle,Pedestrian and StreetscapeImprovement Project East Roanoke River Greenway Construction Underway onBandy Road and Mayland Road VDOT Road Notices Blue Ridge Parkway FinalGeneral Management Plan /Environmental ImpactStatement Available

UpcomingMeetings

Planning CommissionFebruary 19 @ 6:00 PMMarch 5 @ 4:00 PM*March 19 @ 6:00 PM Board of SupervisorsFebruary 12 @ 3:00 PMFebruary 26 @ 3:00 PM* *Work Session Time, PublicHearing Begins at 7:00 PM

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Planning Commission Update

January 7thThe Planning Commission heard presentations on two MAP-21Transportation Alternatives Program applications for the PlantationRoad Bicycle, Pedestrian and Streetscape Improvement Project and forthe East Roanoke River Greenway. See the articles below forinformation on these projects. Two public hearings were held:

Petition of Philip Argabright to rezone 12.9 acres from R-1 toAG-3 off Stanley Farm Road in the Glenvar area, CatawbaMagisterial District. The Commission voted (5-0) to recommendapproval of the rezoning. The Board of Supervisors approvedthe request at its January 22nd meeting.

Petition of Friendship Health and Rehab Center South, Inc. torezone 10.27 acres fromR-1 to C-2 and to obtain aspecial use permit for anursing home and life carefacility on property locatedon Starkey Road, CaveSpring Magisterial District.The Commission voted (5-0) to recommend approvalof the petition with oneproffered condition and fourconditions associated with the special use permit. The Board ofSupervisors approved the request with one proffered conditionand five conditions on the special use permit at its January 22ndmeeting.

January 15thThe Commission discussed a potential Route 221 Area Planamendment and the possibility of making amendments to usespermitted in the Zoning Ordinance. February 5thThis meeting was canceled. February 19thThe Commission will have a presentation on the Partnership for aLivable Roanoke Valley's progress, a possible Route 221 utilityextension and Zoning Ordinance amendments. March 5thA public hearing will be held on the petition of Old HeritageCorporation to rezone approximately 1.880 acres from R-1, LowDensity Residential District, to C-1, General Office District, with

Old Heritage Revised Concept Plan(click for larger PDF)

proffers, located near the intersection of Crossbow Circle and FranklinRoad (Route 220 South) and 5259 Crossbow Circle, in the CaveSpring Magisterial District. See information below about a communitymeeting to be held on February 13th.

Old Heritage Corporation Rezoning CommunityMeeting Old Heritage Corporation hassubmitted a revised land useapplication to rezone 1.880 acreslocated at the southwest corner ofthe intersection of Franklin Roadand Crossbow Circle including5259 Crossbow Circle from R-1,Low Density Residential District,to C-1, Office District, withproffers, in the Cave SpringMagisterial District. The proposeduse is Office. A community meeting will be held to discuss this application: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at 6:30 PMSouth County Library Auditorium, 6303 Merriman Road View the community meeting notice for additional information and visitthe Planning Commission webpage for other related materials.

VDOT Citizen Information Meetings onInterstate 81 Tier 2 Environmental Study VDOT is hosting citizen informationmeetings to seek public input on the Tier 2 Environmental Study forInterstate 81 between Roanoke and Christiansburg on the followingdates:

February 6th, 2013, from 5pm to7pm Falling Branch ElementarySchool Cafeteria 735 Falling Branch Road,Christiansburg, VA 24073 (snow date February 13th)February 7th, 2013, from 5pm to 7pm Fort Lewis Elementary SchoolCafeteria 3115 West Main Street, Salem,VA 24153 (snow date February 14th)

The Tier 2 Study will:

Evaluate site-specific conditions and impacts before design andlocation decisions are made;Examine traffic, wetlands, land use, cultural resources, air,noise, and recreational facilities, etc.; Validate/update info from Tier 1 (number of lanes needed,traffic;) Look at a "corridor width" and appropriately sized "bubble" forinterchanges; andConsider location of lanes (inside, outside, or combination) maybe recommended in some locations.

Brochure (clickfor larger PDF)

David Henderson, County Engineer

Area Workshops Trees... The Dirty Truth WorkshopTrees Virginia, a mission of the Virginia UrbanForestry Council, is sponsoring the 13th AnnualRoanoke Tree Care Workshop to be held onMarch 6, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.hosted by Virginia Western Community College. Click the brochure at right for more details and forregistration information.

Accessibility Workshop for Trails andOutdoor Developed AreasThe Virginia Department of Conservation andRecreation, Roanoke County and the RoanokeValley Greenway Commission are hosting anAccessibility Workshop at Roanoke County'sSouth County Library from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.on March 15, 2013. This workshop will cover ADAdesign requirements as well as rules about OtherPower Driven Mobility Devices. View further information, the agenda andregistration materials here. The $15 cost covers lunch and snacks.

Welcome to County Engineer David Henderson David Henderson joined Roanoke County as the County Engineer inearly January. He has over 30-years of consulting experienceserving government entities andauthorities in the development ofpublic infrastructure facilities andprograms. Even though he is anew County employee, he is notnew to the area. He was born andraised in the Roanoke Valley, andhas lived in Roanoke Countysince 1986. David and his wifeCarol have been married for 32years and have 3 children. Theoldest, Matthew, is a math teacherin Charlottesville, VA; Rebecca is a kindergarten teacher in AugustaCounty; and the youngest, Joshua, attends Vanderbilt University. Davidis excited by the opportunity to serve his long-time neighbors andpositively impact the community.

Plantation Road Bicycle, Pedestrian andStreetscape Improvement Project Roanoke County Community Development recently submitted an$850,000 request for funding through the MAP-21 TransportationAlternatives (TA) Program for the Plantation Road Bicycle, Pedestrian

Plantation Road Presentation(click to view PDF)

Proposed Eastern Section of RoanokeRiver Greenway (click for larger PDF)

and Streetscape Improvement Project. The current request for Phase2 comprises the bulk of the project as none of the planned componentscan be feasibly built in isolation. Sidewalks, street trees in landscapedstrips, pedestrian-scaled lights, bicycle accommodations, a shared usepath along a portion of Plantation Road will be constructedsimultaneously, along with necessary storm drain systems and curband gutter. A similar application forSAFETEA-LUTransportationEnhancement Programfunds submitted in 2011was successful. This awardof $341,000 fully fundedPhase 1 of the projectwhich includes landscapedmedians and left turn lanes,pedestrian crossings, shareduse paths off of PlantationRoad, entrance landscapingand a welcome sign withlandscaping. TA funding announcements are anticipated in May or June. The nextsteps for the Plantation Road project include hiring a consulting firmthat will design and engineer improvements for the entire corridor. Visitthe Plantation Road Bicycle, Pedestrian and Streetscape ImprovementProject webpage to view progress on the project, application materialsand presentations. Contact Megan Cronise for more information by email atmcronise@roanokecountyva.gov or by phone at (540) 772-2068 ext.282.

East Roanoke River Greenway The Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism ispartnering with the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission to applyfor Transportation Alternatives Program funding to help design andconstructa section of the RoanokeRiver Greenway proposedin eastern RoanokeCounty. Community inputreceived during thepreparation ofthe Comprehensive MasterPlan for Parks andFacilities identifiedgreenways and trails as a"high priority need" forrecreational amenitiesneeded in ourcommunity. The Roanoke River Greenway is a regional bicycle and pedestriantrail proposed through the RoanokeValley linking Roanoke County, the Cities ofRoanoke and Salem, andthe Town of Vinton. Roanoke Valley Greenways

Roanoke River Greenway Status Map(click for larger PDF)

Bandy Road ConstructionDecember, 2012

Last spring, the City ofRoanoke partnered with theWestern Virginia WaterAuthority to complete asection of the RoanokeRiver Greenway through theregional wastewatertreatment plant that provideda connection to the TinkerCreek Greenway. TheCounty's greenway projectwill pick up at the wastewater treatment plant inRoanoke City and extendeast approximately 2.7 miles east to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The County has entered a contract with Anderson and Associates,Inc. for professional engineering and design services. Surveying hasbeen completed along the Roanoke River and preliminary design isunderway. This application from Roanoke County requests funding tocomplete Phases 1 and 2A of the Roanoke River Greenway. Phase Iincludes the preliminary design, engineering, environmental permitting,and right-of-way acquisition of the greenway and Phase 2A is the firstconstruction phase of the project. For more information, please contact Lindsay Blankenship in RoanokeCounty Parks, Recreation and Tourism at (540) 777-6328 orlblankenship@roanokecountyva.gov.

Construction Underway on Bandy Road andMayland Road Two slope maintenance projectsare under construction in RoanokeCounty, on Bandy Road andMayland Road. The purpose ofthese projects is to improve thesight distance around curves, sothat drivers can see approachingvehicles from a greater distance. The Bandy Road project is nearingcompletion. The slope underconstruction is in a curve in the3000 block of Bandy Road, nearthe Roanoke City limits, in the Vinton Magisterial District. The Mayland Road project slopeis in the 7900 block, betweenBandy Road and Yellow MountainRoad, in the Cave SpringMagisterial District. These two projects are fundedthrough the Virginia Department of

Mayland Road ConstructionJanuary, 2013

Transportation (VDOT) RevenueSharing Program. The purpose ofthe Revenue Sharing Program isto provide additional funding foruse by a county to construct, reconstruct, improve or maintain thehighway system. Local funds are matched with state funds, through aprogram that is typically used to provide funding for immediatelyneeded highway system projects, or the supplement existing projects. For more information view the VDOT Revenue SharingProgram webpage.

VDOT Road Notices Check out the weekly Road Notices on the Transportation webpage forinformation about meetings, road construction, closures and othernews.

Blue Ridge Parkway Final General ManagementPlan / Environmental Impact StatementAvailable The Blue Ridge Parkway Final GeneralManagement Plan provides comprehensiveguidance for perpetuating natural systems,preserving cultural resources, and providingopportunities for high-quality visitor experiencesalong the parkway for the next 20+ years. Aftermore than 75 years since the parkway wasestablished, this is the parkway's firstcomprehensive management plan. The Final General Management Plan / Environmental ImpactStatement is now available on the National Park Service website.

Have a great month! Sincerely,

Megan Cronise, AICPPrincipal Planner

Community DevelopmentsIn This Issue

Accessibility Workshop

VMI Day

Upcoming Meetings

Planning CommissionMarch 19 @ 6:00 p.m.April 2 @ 4:00 p.m.*April 16 @ 6:00 p.m. Board of SupervisorsMarch 12 @ 3:00 p.m.March 26 @ 3:00 p.m.*April 9 @ 3:00 p.m.April 23 @ 3:00 p.m.* *Work Session Time, PublicHearing Begins at 7:00p.m.

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March, 2013

Greetings!

With about two weeks to go, we are ready for Spring! Read about updates, future activities and events in thismonth's newsletter.

Planning Commission Update

February 19th The Planning Commission heard two presentations onprogress made by the Partnership for a Livable RoanokeValley and on a possible Route 221 water line extension. The Commission also discussed possible future ZoningOrdinance amendments. March 5thA public hearing was heldon the petition of OldHeritage Corporation torezone approximately 1.880acres from R-1 to C-1Clocated near theintersection of CrossbowCircle and Franklin Road and 5259 Crossbow Circle in theCave Spring Magisterial District. The Planning Commission voted 3-0 to recommend denial. The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing onMarch 26, 2013, at 7 p.m. at the Roanoke CountyAdministration Center. March 19thThe agenda for this meeting has not yet been set. April 2ndA public hearing will be held on the petition of April Caudleto obtain a Special Use Permit in an R-2, Medium DensityResidential District, for the operation of a family day carehome on approximately 2.00 acres, located at 5629 CoveRoad, Catawba Magisterial District.

Accessibility Workshop for Trails and OutdoorDeveloped Areas

The Virginia Department ofConservation and Recreation,Roanoke County and theRoanoke Valley GreenwayCommission are hosting anAccessibility Workshop atRoanoke County's SouthCounty Library from 8:30

South County Library

a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on March15, 2013. This workshop willcover ADA designrequirements as well as rulesabout Other Power Driven Mobility Devices. View further information, the agenda and registrationmaterials here. The $15 cost covers lunch and snacks.

VMI Day

On Saturday, April 20, 2013, the Williamson Road AreaBusiness Association (WRABA) and Roanoke City will behosting a VMI football practice (scrimmage) at WilliamFleming High School Stadium. This provides the Alumni,high school students and citizens to participate bywatching and enjoying. Admission to the practice is free to the general public.

Alumni Tailgate: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Clinics: Morning (time to be determined)Scrimmage: 12:30 p.m. For more information contact Wendy Jones, ExecutiveDirector of WRABA, at 362-3293.

VDOT Road Updates

VDOT has been very busyhandling several types ofwinter weather in addition tomany road projects. Check outthe weekly Road Notices on theTransportation webpage for information about roadconstruction, closures and other news.

Have a great month! Sincerely,

Megan Cronise, AICPPrincipal Planner

Proposed Wendy's Restaurant

Community Developments

IN THIS ISSUE

Planning CommissionUpdate

Old Heritage RezoningUpdate

11/460 Citizen InformationMeeting

Arbor Day

VMI Day

Landscaping ProjectRibbon-Cutting Ceremony

Housing Symposium:Housing A to Z

Gallop 4 the Greenways

Roanoke ValleyEnvironmental Events andVolunteer Opportunities

Roanoke County Assists inSetting Benchmarks for

Future EnergyPerformance Standards

Residential Chickens

VDOT Road Updates

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April, 2013

Greetings!

In addition to our regular news, we have included several outdooractivities this month to (hopefully) take advantage of warming springweather! Get outside and enjoy!

Planning Commission UpdateMarch 19thThe Planning Commission viewed the proposed web-based Pictometryimagery of the county that will be available at the end of the year. Alsodiscussed were potential Zoning Ordinance changes pertaining to theuses allowed by zoning district.

April 2ndA public hearing will be held on the petition of April Caudle to obtain aSpecial Use Permit in an R-2 District for the operation of a family daycare home located at 5629 Cove Road in the Catawba MagisterialDistrict. The Planning Commission will also review four upcoming land usecases as part of the Consent Agenda for the May 7th meeting(see meeting description below for details). View the full April 2ndmeeting agenda here.

April 16thFurther discussion will take place on potential Zoning Ordinanceamendments concerning uses allowed by zoning district.

May 7thSeveral petitions are scheduled for public hearings: 1. The petition of Wendy's ofWestern Virginia, Inc. to obtain aSpecial Use Permit in a C-2S,General Commercial, District withSpecial Use Permit to increase adrive-in and fast food restaurant bymore than ten percent (10%) onapproximately 1.296 acres, located at4369 and 4377 Electric Road, CaveSpring Magisterial District. 2. The petition ofSeventh Day Adventist ReformMovement to obtain a Special UsePermit in a C-2, General Commercial,District for the operation of a religiousassembly on approximately 11.685

Seventh Day Adventist ReformMovement Concept Plan

(click for larger PDF)

Mount Union Church of the BrethrenProposed Elevation

Seaside Heights LLC Master Plan(click for larger PDF)

Old Heritage Revised Concept Plan(click for larger PDF)

JOIN OUR LISTacres, located at 5248 Hollins Road,Hollins Magisterial District. 3. The petition ofMount UnionChurch of the Brethren Trustees toobtain a Special Use Permit in anAR, Agricultural/Residential, Districtfor the operation of a religiousassembly on approximately 5.45acres, located at 9240 Bent MountainRoad (near its intersection withAirpoint Road and Tinsley Lane),Windsor Hills Magisterial District. 4. The petition ofSeaside Heights, LLC to amend theproffered conditions and profferedMaster Plan and to obtain a SpecialUse Permit in a C-2S, GeneralCommercial, District with Special UsePermit for the operation of a drive-inand fast food restaurant onapproximately 2.088 acres, located at4510 Brambleton Avenue, CaveSpring Magisterial District.

Old Heritage Rezoning UpdateThe Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 5th onthe Old Heritage application to rezone 1.088 acre located at thesouthwestern corner of the intersection of Franklin Road and CrossbowCircle from R-1to C-1C for an office use. ThePlanning Commission voted 3-0to forward a recommendationof denial to the Board ofSupervisors. Old Heritage Corporationrequested to place the rezoningapplication on hold on March 15,2013. The Board of Supervisorspublic hearing is postponed untilthe applicant requestsreactivation of the application.

April 10th - 11/460 Citizen Information Meeting

VDOT will hold a second round of Citizen Information Meetings togather input for a study on Route 11/460 in Roanoke and MontgomeryCounties and for a study on Route 8 in Montgomery County. The11/460 meeting information is as follows:

Wednesday, April 10th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Elliston Volunteer Fire Department, 5001 Enterprise Drive, Elliston. The meeting will be an "open-house" format with a formalpresentation at 5:15 p.m. and repeated at 6 p.m.

Additional details on the meeting can be found in the News Releasesportion of the Roanoke County Road Notices and News Releaseswebpage.

Information from the first Citizen Information Meeting can be found here.

April 19th - Arbor DayDid you know that the oak tree isAmerica's National Tree? ArborDay was founded in 1872 by J.Sterling Morton in Nebraska City,Nebraska and an estimated onemillion trees were planted that day. Roanoke County is observing National Arbor Day with a celebration atGlen Cove Elementary School on Friday, April 19, 2013. Thecelebration will include a ceremonial tree planting, a presentation bythe Virginia Department of Forestry on the importance of trees, and apresentation by students. The Valley Beautiful Foundation and theVirginia Department of Forestry are sponsoring the planting of mapletrees on the school grounds near the playground at Glen CoveElementary School. Creative Nursery & Landscapes, Inc. will provideand plant the maple trees at the school. Roanoke County encourages residents, business, and organizations toplant trees in honor of National Arbor Day! Not sure what trees to plant?The Arbor Day Foundation's Tree Wizard can help you. For a list ofcommon native trees growing throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia,check out the Virginia Department of Forestry's tools to identify trees. Roanoke County is also proud to announce its designation as a TreeCity USA Community for 15 years!

April 20th - VMI DayThe Williamson Road AreaBusiness Association (WRABA) andthe City of Roanoke are bringing theVirginia Military Institute's 2013Keydet football team to Roanoke. AKeydets scrimmage and much morewill take place at William FlemingHigh School Stadium on Saturday,April 20, 2013. Events begin at 10a.m. with the scrimmage running fromnoon to 2 p.m. The events will include free JV and

Speed and Agility Clinic Flyer (click forlarger PDF)

Varsity student athlete clinics, freeadmission to the practice scrimmageand VMI Alumni tailgating. For more information contact WendyJones at (540) 362-3293.

April 24th - Friendship Retirement Community/WRABALandscaping Project Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Proposed Landscaping for the Williamson Road/Peters Creek Road Intersection

The Williamson Road Area Business Association (WRABA) will dedicateanother beautification project sponsored by Friendship RetirementCommunity at the intersection of Williamson Road and Peters CreekRoad. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on April 24, 2013,at 10 a.m. on the North Market Village side of the intersection. ContactWendy Jones at (540) 362-3293 for more information. This project falls under VDOT's Comprehensive Roadside ManagementProgram which encourages businesses and organizations to invest inand to maintain landscaping within the public right-of-way and beacknowledged with a "Landscaping By" sign. Contact Megan Cronise at(540) 772-2068 extension 282 if your businessor organization isinterested in participating in this program.

May 2nd - Roanoke Regional Housing Network Symposium:Housing A to ZThe theme for the RoanokeRegional Housing Network's 2013Symposium is Housing A to Z:From Homelessness toHomeownership. ReneGodefroy will be featured as theKeynote Speaker and topics of

(Click for flyer PDF)

Fall Waterways Cleanup

the symposium include ReducingHomelessness, Homeownershipand Livability. The symposium will be held on May 2nd ant the Tanglewood HolidayInn. The $40 registration fee includes a continental breakfast andlunch. View the event flyer for additional details and register here.

May 11th - Gallop 4 the GreenwaysDon't miss the 2013 Gallop 4 the Greenways 5K race and post-raceRoanoke River Beach Party! The race will be held Saturday, May11th and will start at 5 p.m. on Wiley Drive near River's Edge SportsComplex.

The Gallop is a fundraising event to support the greenways and netproceeds go to Pathfinders for Greenways, a local non-profit charitableorganization whose members volunteer their time to maintain and buildtrails and greenways. Learn more about Roanoke Valley Greenways here.

Roanoke Valley Environmental Events and VolunteerOpportunities Do you enjoy volunteering yourtime for the benefit of others?Are you interested in learningmore about the environmentand what you can do to helpimprove water quality in theRoanoke Valley? Take a look atthe list of upcoming publicevents and volunteeropportunities available below.Come out, pitch in, and you maylearn something new andinspiring to help keep Roanokeclean! For more information on these events and more, please visitwww.cleanvalley.org or email us. Calendar of Environmental Events and VolunteerOpportunities

Clean Valley Day - April 13, 2013Earth Day Celebration - April 20, 2013Blue Ridge Marathon - April 20, 2013E.C.O. E-Waste Collection - September (Date TBD)Fall Waterways Clean-up - October 5, 2013Vinton Fall Festival - October 12, 2013GreenLiving & Energy Expo - November (Date TBD)Earth Summit - November 14, 2013

Roanoke County Certificate of Appreciation

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Events: The RVRA nowaccepts some household hazardous wastes (HHW) during normalworking hours in addition to their monthly collection events! For detailsabout what, where, and when to dispose of your HHW, take a look atthe RVRA website.

Roanoke County Assists in Setting Benchmarks for FutureEnergy Performance StandardsRoanoke County recentlyjoined with 19 other localitiesacross the state in avolunteer effort headed by theState Building Code Office.The purpose of the projectwas to determine the currentlevel of compliance by thestate as a whole in effectivelymeeting the requirements ofthe International EnergyConservation Code. TheDepartment of Energy has seta goal to achieve 90%compliance for newconstruction by 2017. In orderto meet this goal, it was important to determine the current level ofcompliance. This benchmark would then be used to determine trainingand education needs for inspectors, builders and the public. The County was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from theDepartment of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) duringthe 2012 Fall Conference of the Virginia Building and Code OfficialsAssociation held in Fredericksburg, Virginia. A copy of the assessmentfindings was also provided to each locality. The result of the assessmentindicates Virginia is well on the way to meeting the 90% goal. Additionaldetails can be viewed here along with the entire report.

Residential ChickensRoanoke County residents may now keep chickensin a residential zoning district (R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4) as long as Roanoke County Code requirementsare met and a Zoning Permit is completed andsubmitted. Both documents are available inthe Community Development Department on thesecond floor of the Roanoke County AdministrationCenter. The Board of Supervisors adopted the Residential Chicken Keepingamendment on August 28, 2012. For more information email us or call (540) 772-2068 and press 2.

VDOT Road UpdatesElectric Road Signal Changes Beginning Wednesday, April 3rd,the following Roanoke County traffic

signals along Electric Road (Route419) will be modified with new flashing yellow arrow left turn indicators:

Chaparral Drive (Route 800);Colonial Avenue (Route 720);Postal Drive; andSpringwood Park Drive (at Ruby Tuesday.)

This type of signal is currently utilized at Penn Forest Boulevard andChaparral Drive. View the full VDOT press release for additionalinformation.

VDOT Road Notices Check out the weekly Road Notices on the Transportation webpage forinformation about road construction, closures and other news.

Have a great month! Sincerely,

Megan Cronise, AICPPrincipal Planner

Proposed Wendy's Restaurant

Community Developments

IN THIS ISSUE

Planning CommissionUpdate

VDOT ComprehensiveRoadside Management

Program

Regional SurfaceTransportation Program

Funding

Housing Symposium:Housing A to Z

Gallop 4 the Greenways

South County WetlandTrail Ribbon Cutting

Ceremony

Other Upcoming Events

Glade Creek RestorationProject

Matching Grants NowAvailable for Park

Improvements

Roanoke County CodeComplaints

VDOT Road Updates

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May, 2013

Greetings!

Enjoy this month's Community Developments including full PlanningCommission agendas, new landscaping projects, alternativetransportation grant requests, a stream restoration project andmany local events!

Planning Commission UpdateApril 2ndA public hearing was be held on the petition of April Caudle to obtain aSpecial Use Permit in an R-2 District for the operation of a family daycare home located at 5629 Cove Road in the Catawba MagisterialDistrict. The Board of Supervisors approved the Special Use Permitrequest at its April 23rd meeting.

April 16thThe Planning Commission discussed the Regional SurfaceTransportation Program (RSTP) and the Roanoke County projects to besubmitted for consideration. Potential Zoning Ordinance amendmentsconcerning uses allowed by zoning district were also discussed.

May 7thSeveral petitions are scheduled for public hearings: 1. The petition of Wendy's of Western Virginia, Inc. to obtain a SpecialUse Permit in a C-2S, General Commercial, District with Special UsePermit to increase a drive-in or fast food restaurant by more than tenpercent (10%) on approximately 1.296 acres, located at 4369 and 4377Electric Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District. 2. The petition ofSeventh Day Adventist ReformMovement to obtain a Special UsePermit in a C-2, GeneralCommercial, District for theoperation of a religious assemblyon approximately 11.685 acres,located at 5248 Hollins Road,Hollins Magisterial District. 3. The petition of Mount UnionChurch of the Brethren to obtain aSpecial Use Permit in an AR,Agricultural/Residential, District forthe operation of a religiousassembly on approximately 5.45acres, located at 9420 BentMountain Road (near itsintersection with Airpoint Road

Seaside Heights LLC Master Plan(click for larger PDF)

Fellowship Concept Plan(click for larger PDF)

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and Tinsley Lane, Windsor HillsMagisterial District. 4. The petition of Seaside Heights,LLC to amend the profferedconditions and proffered MasterPlan and to obtain a Special UsePermit in a C-2S, GeneralCommercial, District with SpecialUse Permit for the operation of adrive-in or fast food restaurant onapproximately 2.088 acres, locatedat 4510 Brambleton Avenue, CaveSpring Magisterial District.

May 21st A presentation will be given byRoanoke County Parks,Recreation and Tourism staff onthe status of a segment ofthe West Roanoke RiverGreenway under design to belocated in both Roanoke Countyand the City of Salem.

June 7th Public hearings are scheduled forfive petitions: 1. The petition of Larry andRhonda Conner to obtain aSpecial Use Permit in a R-1, LowDensity Resident, District for anaccessory apartment onapproximately 4.68 acres, locatedat 6185/6183 Bent MountainRoad, Windsor Hills MagisterialDistrict. 2. The petition of FellowshipCommunity Church to obtain aSpecial Use Permit in a R-1, LowDensity Residential, District for theconstruction of an overflowparking lot on approximately 0.412acre, located at 1230 Red LaneExtension, Eagle View Estates,Catawba Magisterial District. 3. The petition of Carol Lachowiczto obtain a Special Use Permit ina AV, Agricultural/Village Center,District for the operation of automobile repair services, minoron approximately 4.476 acres,located at 8364 Bent MountainRoad, Windsor Hills MagisterialDistrict.

Wells Rezoning Concept Plan(click for larger PDF)

Pelewoo Concept Plan(click for larger PDF)

4. The petition of PelewooProperties LLC to obtain a SpecialUse Permit in a C-2C, GeneralCommercial, District withconditions for the operation of anautomobile dealership, used onapproximately 1.57 acres, locatedat 6802 Peters Creek Road and7323 Deer Branch Road, HollinsMagisterial District. 5. The petition of Charles S. Wellsto rezone approximately 1.0 acrefrom C-2C, General Commercial,District with conditions to I-2C,High Intensity Industrial, Districtwith conditions, located at 3327Shawnee Drive in the Glenvararea, Catawba MagisterialDistrict.

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Friendship Retirement Community/WRABA Landscaping Project Ribbon CuttingFrom left: Chief Howard Hall, Roanoke County; Charlotte Moore, Roanoke County

Supervisor; John Leftwich, Ivy Realty; Danna Owen, Friendship; Wendy Jones,WRABA; Ernie Chandler, Cox Communications; Chad Scott, First Citizens Bank;

Regina Manning, Sun Trust Bank

The Williamson Road Area Business Association (WRABA) dedicatedanother beautification project sponsored by Friendship RetirementCommunity at the intersection of Williamson Road and Peters CreekRoad on April 24, 2013. The project includes additional landscapingnear North Market Village, in the triangle between North Market Villageand Consumer Credit Counseling Services and new bulbs in the medianadjacent to the left turn lane onto Williamson Road. Thank you to both

Exit 140 Park and Ride

Friendship Retirement Community and WRABA for completing andmaintaining another great project!

T.J.S. Enterprises Landscaping ProjectFrom left: T.J. Smithson, President and Jason Snell, General Manager

T.J.S. Enterprises also recently completed a landscaping project atthe Colonial Avenue and Penn Forest Boulevard roundabout. Theproject substantially improved the space by replacing all of the previouslandscaping with low-maintenance species including many perennials. We look forward to the new plants blooming throughout the year. Thankyou to T.J.S. Enterprises for a lovely project! Both of these projects fall under VDOT's Comprehensive RoadsideManagement Program which encourages businesses and organizationsto invest in and to maintain landscaping for five years within the publicright-of-way and be acknowledged with a "Landscaping By"sign. Contact Megan Cronise at (540) 772-2068 extension 282 if yourbusiness or organization is interested in participating in this program.

Regional Surface Transportation Program Funding According to the U.S. CensusBureau the Roanoke ValleyUrbanized Area now qualifies asTransportation Management Area(TMA) as its population surpassed200,000 with the 2010 Census.As a TMA, additionaltransportation funding is availablefor localities within the RoanokeValley Area Metropolitan PlanningOrganization (RVAMPO) throughthe Regional Surface Transportation Program. Roanoke County submittedapplications in April for thefollowing projects:

Funding to reconstruct andexpand the Exit 140 Parkand Ride on ThompsonMemorial Drive;Additional funding for thePlantation Road Bicycle,Pedestrian and Streetscape

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Improvement project; andFunding to constructsidewalks along the northside of West Main Streetbetween Fort Lewis Elementary School and Fort Lewis BaptistChurch (about 1.5 miles) with pedestrian signals at AlleghanyDrive and Daugherty Road.

Roanoke County also participated in a joint Roanoke River Greenwayapplication with the City of Roanoke, City of Salem and Town of Vinton.Funding decisions will be made by the MPO in late May.

May 2nd - Roanoke Regional Housing Network Symposium:Housing A to ZThe theme for the RoanokeRegional Housing Network's 2013Symposium is Housing A to Z:From Homelessness toHomeownership. ReneGodefroy will be featured as theKeynote Speaker and topics ofthe symposium include ReducingHomelessness, Homeownershipand Livability. The symposium will be held on May 2nd ant the Tanglewood HolidayInn. The $40 registration fee includes a continental breakfast andlunch. View the event flyer for additional details and register here.

May 11th - Gallop 4 the Greenways

Don't miss the 2013 Gallop 4 the Greenways 5K race and post-raceRoanoke River Beach Party! The race will be held Saturday, May11th and will start at 5 p.m. on Wiley Drive near River's Edge SportsComplex.

The Gallop is a fundraising event to support the greenways and netproceeds go to Pathfinders for Greenways, a local non-profit charitableorganization whose members volunteer their time to maintain and buildtrails and greenways.

Learn more about Roanoke Valley Greenways here.

June 4th - South County Wetland Trail Ribbon CuttingCeremony

South County Wetland Trail (Library at right)

Even before the South County Library was envisioned for its site onMerriman Road, park planners had conceptualized a boardwalk trailthrough the nearby wetland. "I think that one of the ideas all along was that if we could get citizens,visitors and school children walking on a trail through the wetland wewould have some important environmental education opportunities," saidlandscape architect, and project organizer Lon Williams. "The fact thatwe could build it on the same site as a library increased the opportunityfor hands on learning for school children." That opportunity came as the new library neared completion, and therewas some additional funding remaining in the construction budget. County administration, including director of libraries Diana Rosapepe,thought it was a good fit. "We've been looking forward to the completion of the wetland trail," saidRosapepe. "We see it as another form of education, one that gives usall a window on a fragile ecosystem and helps us to be both goodneighbors and good stewards of this unique resource." Good stewardship was kept top of mind during the entire constructionprocess. The company selected to built the trail approached the projectfrom top down. Their equipment actually sat on portions of the deckthat had already been completed, and moved along the deck as theyprogressed. That means that there was very little disturbance to thewetland while building the trail. The boardwalk trail was approved by the US Army Corps of Engineersand the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, who grantedpermitting for the project. Roanoke County was able to make up for theminimal environmental disturbance by purchasing a small amount ofwetland credits from the Virginia Office of The Nature Conservancy. On Tuesday, June 4 at 11:00am, Roanoke County officials will

hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the newboardwalk trail. This trail system already connects the South CountyLibrary with the roundabout by Penn Forest Elementary School. By theend of the year, the Parks, Recreation and Tourism department hopes tocomplete the final piece of the project, an upland trail segment betweenthe boardwalk and Starkey Park. Parks, Recreation and Tourism director Doug Blount believes that one ofthe most important aspects of the new trail is the sense of community itcreates. "Libraries, schools and parks are government services thattouch the lives almost every citizen," says Blount. "The wetland trailproject not only provides a physical link between all three, but alsoenhances the mission of each department in one key area where theyoverlap. This trail will give back to the community for generations tocome, by helping youth gain a better appreciation of the natural worldthrough good stewardship and environmental education. " For more information, please contact the Roanoke County Departmentof Parks, Recreation and Tourism at (540) 387-6078.

South County Wetland Trail

Other Upcoming EventsMay 8th - Agritourism Workshop at Braeloch in Vinton (register by May3rd) May 22nd - Trees, the Dirty Truth, a Roanoke Tree Care Workshop atHollins University May 28th and June 1st - Beginning Beekeepers' Workshop withsessions at the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center and at the CatawbaSustainability Center (register by May 21st) June 1st - 2013 Race for Open Space 5K Classic and 3K Run/Walk atGreen Hill Park June 28th and 29th - 12th Annual Star City Motor Madness Cruise-In and Car and Truck Show on Williamson Road

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Glade Creek Restoration ProjectTrout Unlimited is a national organization whose mission is "Toconserve, protect, and restore North America's coldwater fisheries andtheir watersheds." The group has an ongoing conservation andrestoration project on Glade Creek which originates from springs in thecommunity of Blue Ridge, near the Bedford County and BotetourtCounty line. It flows through Roanoke County from Bonsack to Vinton,where it joins Tinker Creek, just upstream from the Roanoke River. Trout Unlimited produced a flyer and mailed it tolandowners all along Glade Creek, encouragingthem to consider activities to preserve and enhancetheir stream bank. The organization also offersassistance with planting or fence building along thestream bank "riparian buffer". In December, 2012, agroup of volunteers from Trout Unlimited plantedover 300 trees at a headwater spring of GladeCreek. Roanoke County has partnered with the VirginiaDepartment of Conservation and Recreation todevelop a plan to restore and enhance Glade Creekthrough Vinyard Park. Phase I of the projectincluded baseline water quality data collection,identifying restoration/conservation constraints,contacting stakeholders for input, developingstrategies and alternatives for water qualityimprovement, and choosing a conceptual design thatbest achieved the restoration goals. For moreinformation about the Glade Creek Water QualityImprovement Project, or for ideas about how topreserve and enhance your creek bank visit theRoanoke County Glade Creek Water Quality Improvement Projectwebpage.

Matching Grants Now Available for Park Improvements Are you, your business, or yourcivic organization interested ingiving back to your community?Have you ever wanted to build atrail, add lights to a playing field, ormake improvements to a countypark? If so, the Roanoke CountyDepartment of Parks, Recreationand Tourism has matching grantsavailable to enable you oryour organization to take an active leadership role in your community. Through the Capital Improvement Incentive Fund (CIIF), RoanokeCounty is making $25,000 in matching funds available for parkimprovement projects that help further the mission of the department.Approved grants may receive up to 50% of the cost of a project up to$5,000. In order to be considered for funding, grant applications aredue by Friday, June 7, 2013 at 5:00 pm. For more information regarding the application, please visit our CapitalImprovement Incentive Fund website and direct questions to Arlain

Martin at (540) 387-6078 ext. 0.

Roanoke County Code ComplaintsIf you have observed conditions on any property within Roanoke Countythat you feel may be a violation of Roanoke County Code, the best wayto report it so that we may investigate it is through our CodeCompliance Complaint Form accessed from the Roanoke CountyPlanning and Zoning webpage. Two examples of Code violationsinclude:

Vehicles with expired license plates or expired state inspectionstickers; andExcessive junk or debris in the yard.

Please include the specific location of the alleged violation, a detaileddescription of your complaint and your contact information. A CodeEnforcement Officer may need to contact you for additional information.All personal information will be kept confidential and will not bereleased.

VDOT Road UpdatesVDOT Road Notices Check out the weekly Road Noticeson the Transportation webpage forinformation about road construction,closures and other news.

Have a great month! Sincerely,

Megan Cronise, AICPPrincipal Planner

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Bandy Road and MaylandRoad Slope

Reconstruction ProjectsComplete

DEQ Upper Roanoke RiverOpen House

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Please enjoy our monthly updates on projects starting and ending, aswell as several meeting notices and opportunities to get involved!

Planning Commission UpdateMay 7thSeveral petitions were heard: 1. The petition of Wendy's of Western Virginia, Inc. to obtain a SpecialUse Permit in a C-2S, General Commercial, District with Special UsePermit to increase a drive-in or fast food restaurant by more than tenpercent (10%) on approximately 1.296 acres, located at 4369 and 4377Electric Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District. The Board ofSupervisors approved this petition at its May 28th meeting. 2. The petition ofSeventh Day Adventist ReformMovement to obtain a SpecialUse Permit in a C-2, GeneralCommercial, District for theoperation of a religious assemblyon approximately 11.685 acres,located at 5248 Hollins Road,Hollins Magisterial District. TheBoard of Supervisors approvedthis petition at its May 28thmeeting. 3. The petition of Mount UnionChurch of the Brethren to obtain aSpecial Use Permit in an AR,Agricultural/Residential, District forthe operation of a religiousassembly on approximately 5.45acres, located at 9420 BentMountain Road (near itsintersection with Airpoint Roadand Tinsley Lane, Windsor HillsMagisterial District. The Board ofSupervisors approved this petitionat its May 28th meeting. 4. The petition of Seaside Heights,LLC to amend the profferedconditions and proffered MasterPlan and to obtain a Special UsePermit in a C-2S, GeneralCommercial, District with SpecialUse Permit for the operation of a

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drive-in or fast food restaurant onapproximately 2.088 acres,located at 4510 BrambletonAvenue, Cave Spring MagisterialDistrict. The Board of Supervisorsapproved this petition at its May28th meeting.

May 21st Roanoke County Parks,Recreation and Tourism staff gavea presentation on the status of asegment of the West RoanokeRiver Greenway under design tobe located in both RoanokeCounty and the City ofSalem. Proposed zoningordinance amendments were alsodiscussed.

June 4th The Planning Commission heldseveral public hearings: 1. The petition of Larry andRhonda Conner to obtain aSpecial Use Permit in a R-1, LowDensity Resident, District for anaccessory apartment onapproximately 4.68 acres, locatedat 6185/6183 Bent MountainRoad, Windsor Hills MagisterialDistrict. The Planning Commissionforwarded a recommendation ofapproval to the Board ofSupervisors. 2. The petition of FellowshipCommunity Church to obtain aSpecial Use Permit in a R-1, LowDensity Residential, District forthe construction of an overflowparking lot on approximately 0.412acre, located at 1230 Red LaneExtension, Eagle View Estates,Catawba Magisterial District. ThePlanning Commission forwarded arecommendation of approval tothe Board of Supervisors. 3. The petition of Carol Lachowiczto obtain a Special Use Permit ina AV, Agricultural/Village Center,District for the operation of automobile repair services, minoron approximately 4.476 acres,located at 8364 Bent MountainRoad, Windsor Hills MagisterialDistrict. The Planning Commissionforwarded a recommendation of

Wells Rezoning Concept Plan(click for larger PDF)

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approval to the Board ofSupervisors. 4. The petition of PelewooProperties LLC to obtain a SpecialUse Permit in a C-2C, General Commercial, District with conditions forthe operation of an automobile dealership, used on approximately 1.57acres, located at 6802 Peters Creek Road and 7323 Deer Branch Road,Hollins Magisterial District. The Planning Commission forwarded arecommendation of approval to the Board of Supervisors. 5. The petition of Charles S. Wells to rezone approximately 1.0 acrefrom C-2C, General Commercial, District with conditions to I-2C, HighIntensity Industrial, District with conditions, located at 3327 ShawneeDrive in the Glenvar area, Catawba Magisterial District. The PlanningCommission forwarded a recommendation of approval to the Board ofSupervisors.

June 18thThe Planning Commission will review a final package of proposedzoning ordinance amendments pertaining to permitted uses inpreparation for an August 6th public hearing.

July 2ndThis meeting has been canceled as no petitions are scheduled forpublic hearings.

Farewell to Tammi WoodThe Community Development Department has bid farewell to one of itsmost valued members as Tammi Woodhas accepted the ZoningAdministrator position in RoanokeCity. Tammi spent 13 years withthe County starting as a ProgramSupport Specialist. After twoyears she was promoted toPlanner I and worked as a CodeEnforcement Officer for two yearsbefore coming out of the field totake on a wide variety of zoningand planning tasks whichincluded plan review, guiding landuse cases through the PlanningCommission and Board of ZoningAppeals, researching and writingseveral Zoning Ordinanceamendments, answering land usequestions and mastering the mostcomplicated projects with ease. During her tenure, Tammi earnedcertifications including Combined Administrator for Erosion andSediment Control, Certified Zoning Administrator and Certified BuildingOfficial.

We wish Tammi all the best with our colleagues in Roanoke City andwe look forward to continuing to work with her in our neighboringjurisdiction! Congratulations, Tammi!

Regional Surface Transportation Program FundingAt its May 23rd meeting the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan PlanningOrganization (RVAMPO) awarded funding through the Regional SurfaceTransportation Program to 15 projects within the Roanoke Valley. Roanoke County submitted applications for the following projects whichwill be funded in their entirety over three years:

Roanoke River Greenway completion from Green Hill Park to theBlue Ridge Parkway (joint application with Roanoke City, Salem,Town of Vinton and Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission);Funding to reconstruct and expand the Exit 140 Park and Rideon Thompson Memorial Drive;Additional funding for the Plantation Road Bicycle, Pedestrianand Streetscape Improvement project; andFunding to construct sidewalks along the north side of West MainStreet between Fort Lewis Elementary School and Fort LewisBaptist Church (about 1.5 miles) with pedestrian signals atAlleghany Drive and Daugherty Road.

Read the RVAMPO press release for additional information.

Bandy Road and Mayland Road Slope ReconstructionProjects CompleteVirginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) contractors havecompleted work to reconstruct slopes on Route 666, Bandy Road andRoute 667, Mayland Road, in Roanoke County. These projects wereundertaken to improve "sight distance" on dangerous curves.Vegetation was removed, and the slopes were cut back and stabilized.The new slopes allow drivers to safely see farther around the curves.

Bandy Road, 2008

Bandy Road, 2013

The two projects were funded through the VDOT Revenue SharingProgram; a matching funds program where VDOT and Roanoke Countyshare the costs of the project. Roanoke County engineering staffdesigned the projects, and VDOT administered the construction.

Mayland Road, 2008

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June 11th - Virginia Department of Environmental QualityUpper Roanoke River Open HouseRoanoke County has streams that have been identified as impaired dueto excessive bacteria and sediment. To assist in identifying clean-upstrategies, the VirginiaDepartment of EnvironmentalQuality is currentlypreparing a TMDLImplementation Plan (Clean-upPlan) for the Upper RoanokeRiver watershed from NiagraDam, just downstream from theTown of Vinton; to the confluenceof the North and South Forks ofthe Roanoke River. The VirginiaDepartment of EnvironmentalQuality will be holding an "open-house" format public meeting todiscuss this planning process atthe Roanoke Civic Center, onTuesday, June 11th, from3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.Roanoke County staff will alsobe present to explain theCounty's efforts to maintain andimprove water quality in theRoanoke River and otherstreams. View additional information here.

June 19th - Pathways to Education Showcase Have you thought about going backto school? Are you looking at highereducation options close to home? Visit the Pathways to EducationShowcase at the Roanoke CivicCenter on Wednesday, June19th, from 4:00 p.m. to8:00 p.m. and register online atwww.education.edu.

June 28th and 29th - Star City Motor MadnessStar City Motor Madness for the 12th year comes to Williamson Road, Friday, June 28th, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. This is the largestsingle evening event on Williamson Road annually bringing in excess of25,000 participants and patrons. Many Williamson Road retailers reportthis to be their "Black Friday" and biggest sales day of the year. TheWilliamson Road Area Business Association (WRABA) is a DiamondSponsor of the two-day event and has been the premier sponsor sinceStar City Motor Madness' first year in 2002. Star City Motor Madness is a fantastic andenormous "cruise-in" on Williamson Road onFriday, followed by a 500+ car show indowntown Roanoke the next day from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. This year's mark car is the street rod. As anyone who has attended the cruise can attest, Williamson Roadand its businesses are in the spotlight the evening of the cruise asliterally thousands of cars cruise the road and thousands of spectatorsset up lawn chairs along the sidewalk from Orange Avenue to theBoxley Hills area. Through fees from the participants and donations from sponsors, theevent raises money for the Virginia Museum of Transportation. Allspectator activities are free and there is no charge to cruise. Parking atthe main event is $10 and across the street is $5. To show a car onSaturday the fee is $25. Come join the fun! For more information visit www.starcitymotormadness.com.

Roanoke Valley Greenways Photo ContestThe Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission has launched the firstannual Roanoke Valley Greenways Photo Contest. Roanoke ValleyGreenways is looking for images captured along the greenway corridorsand trails comprising the Roanoke Valley Greenway system within thecities of Roanoke and Salem, Roanoke County, and the Town of Vinton.Images may include greenways users and activities, wildlife, plant life,natural landscapes, cultural landscapes, weather,architecture/structures, etc. The Photo Contest period is May 1, 2013through September 15, 2013. Photos taken between October 1,2012 and September 15, 2013 are eligible for submission. Thecategories include: 1. Greenway use/activities2. Wildlife/Nature/Scenery/Landscape Images will be judged on originality, composition, overall impact, artisticmerit, and technical excellence with photo contest winners beingannounced at the annual Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission Picnicscheduled for Sunday October 6, 2013. Prizes will include: * 1st Place - $100.00* 2nd Place - $50.00* 3rd Place - $25.00* Honorable Mention - No cash prize, recognition only* Grand Prize - $200 (one grand prize winner) "Beyond providing a fun activity for interested greenway users of all

Code Enforcement Officer RebeccaMahoney Inspects a Tall Grass

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ages, the Greenways Photo Contest will serve more practical functionsincluding increasing awareness of area greenways and the associateduses, activities, and benefits of the greenway network and providing aportfolio of greenway related images for use in greenway publications,grant applications, and promotional activities" says Liz Belcher,Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator. View additional information onthe Roanoke Valley Greenways Photo Contest here.

Tall Grass in your Neighborhood? Any plant, grass or other vegetationcovering a substantial portion of aparcel zoned for residential,business, commercial or industrialuse must be kept shorter than 12inches tall. Taller than 12 inches?File a complaint online.

Matching Grants Now Available for Park Improvements Are you, your business, or yourcivic organization interested ingiving back to your community?Have you ever wanted to build atrail, add lights to a playing field, ormake improvements to a countypark? If so, the Roanoke CountyDepartment of Parks, Recreationand Tourism has matching grantsavailable to enable you oryour organization to take an active leadership role in your community. Through the Capital Improvement Incentive Fund (CIIF), RoanokeCounty is making $25,000 in matching funds available for parkimprovement projects that help further the mission of the department.Approved grants may receive up to 50% of the cost of a project up to$5,000. In order to be considered for funding, grant applications aredue by Friday, June 7, 2013 at 5:00 pm. For more information regarding the application, please visit our CapitalImprovement Incentive Fund website and direct questions to ArlainMartin at (540) 387-6078 ext. 0.

VDOT Road UpdatesVDOT Road Notices Check out the weekly Road Noticeson the Transportation webpage forinformation about road construction,closures and other news.

Have a great month! Sincerely,

Megan Cronise, AICPPrincipal Planner

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Planning Commission UpdateJune 4thThe Planning Commissionheld several public hearings: 1. The petition of Larry andRhonda Conner to obtain aSpecial Use Permit in a R-1,Low Density Resident, Districtfor an accessory apartmenton approximately 4.68 acres,located at 6185/6183 BentMountain Road, Windsor HillsMagisterial District. The Boardof Supervisors approved thisapplication at its June 25th meeting. 2. The petition of Fellowship Community Church to obtain a SpecialUse Permit in a R-1, Low Density Residential, District for theconstruction of an overflow parking lot on approximately 0.412 acre,located at 1230 Red Lane Extension, Eagle View Estates, CatawbaMagisterial District. The Board of Supervisors approved this applicationat its June 25th meeting. 3. The petition of Carol Lachowicz to obtain a Special Use Permit in aAV, Agricultural/Village Center, District for the operation ofautomobile repair services, minor on approximately 4.476 acres,located at 8364 Bent Mountain Road, Windsor Hills Magisterial District.The Board of Supervisors approved this application at its June 25thmeeting. 4. The petition of Pelewoo Properties LLC to obtain a Special UsePermit in a C-2C, General Commercial, District with conditions for theoperation of an automobile dealership, used on approximately 1.57acres, located at 6802 Peters Creek Road and 7323 Deer BranchRoad, Hollins Magisterial District. The Board of Supervisors approvedthis application at its June 25th meeting.

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5. The petition of Charles S. Wells to rezone approximately 1.0 acrefrom C-2C, General Commercial, District with conditions to I-2C, HighIntensity Industrial, District with conditions, located at 3327 ShawneeDrive in the Glenvar area, Catawba Magisterial District. The Board of Supervisors approved this application at its June 25thmeeting. June 18thThe Planning Commission reviewed a final package of proposedZoning Ordinance amendments relating primarily to permitted uses. Apublic hearing on the proposed amendments will be held on August6th. July 2ndThis meeting has been canceled as no petitions are scheduled forpublic hearings. July 16thPlanning Staff will present preliminary analysis on the potential impactsof a possible water line extension along Bent Mountain Road (Route221). August 6thTwo public hearings are scheduled for this meeting: 1. The petition of Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center to obtaina Special Use Permit in a R-1, Low Density Residential, District foroperation of an educational facility, primary/secondary on approximately2.967 acres, located at 8132 Olsen Road, Hollins Magisterial District. 2. Proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments relating primarily topermitted uses.

July 1st - The Glenvar Branch Library is Open!

NOW OPEN!

Glenvar Branch Library3917 Daugherty Road, Salem

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Glenvar Library Interior

July 25th - Community Meeting for StarkeyRoad Bridge ReplacementWork is underway to replace the bridge on Route 904 (Starkey Road)over a branch of Back Creek near the intersection of Route 679 (BuckMountain Road). Lane closures may be in place at various timesduring the day between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Nighttime lane closuresmay occur at times from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. as needed. Motorists shoulduse caution in the work zone and watch for signs and flaggersdirecting traffic. Estimated completion is September. The bridge replacement project includes a 10-day closure, tentativelystarting on August 5. Roanoke County and VDOT will hold acommunity meeting at 7:00 pm on July 25th, at the SouthCounty Library, to alert the area neighbors and businesses of theupcoming road closure, explain the planned detours, and discuss plansto discourage traffic impacts to the Crescent Heights neighborhood.This community meeting was requested by Roanoke County duringpreliminary planning for the project.

July 30th - Midsummer Sustainable GardeningWorkshop The Catawba Sustainability Centeris hosting a three-hour workshop onTuesday, July 30th, from 6 p.m. to 9p.m. focusing on sustainablemanagement of a mid-summergarden, with special attention onsome challenges of the season. Register online by July 28th, andclick on the flyer at right for

additional information.

Roanoke Valley Greenways Photo ContestThe Roanoke Valley GreenwayCommission has launched the first annual Roanoke Valley GreenwaysPhoto Contest. Roanoke ValleyGreenways is looking for imagescaptured along the greenway corridorsand trails comprising the RoanokeValley Greenway system within thecities of Roanoke and Salem, RoanokeCounty, and the Town of Vinton. Images may include greenways usersand activities, wildlife, plant life, natural landscapes, culturallandscapes, weather, architecture/structures, etc. The Photo Contestperiod is May 1, 2013 through September 15, 2013. Photostaken between October 1, 2012 and September 15, 2013 are eligiblefor submission. The categories include: 1. Greenway use/activities2. Wildlife/Nature/Scenery/Landscape Images will be judged on originality, composition, overall impact, artisticmerit, and technical excellence with photo contest winners beingannounced at the annual Roanoke Valley Greenway CommissionPicnic scheduled for Sunday, October 6, 2013. Prizes will include: * 1st Place - $100.00* 2nd Place - $50.00* 3rd Place - $25.00* Honorable Mention - No cash prize, recognition only* Grand Prize - $200 (one grand prize winner) View additional information on the Roanoke Valley Greenways PhotoContest here.

Congratulations to Dr. Bill GordgeDr. Bill Gordge was nominated as a 2013 Cox Conserves Hero forhelping maintain Roanoke's section of the Appalachian Trail for threedecades. He is a member of the Pathfinders for Greenways and is theorganizer of the "Wednesday Crew," a group of volunteers who buildand maintain trails around the Roanoke Region every Wednesday,year-round, rain or shine.

As one of three finalists, Dr. Gordge received the most votes and wonthe top $10,000 award which he has designated for Pathfinders forGreenways. Read the full press release from CoxCommunications here.

Where do you get stuck in traffic?Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission planners are workingon a Congestion Management Process Plan required by the FederalGovernment now that the Roanoke region contains more than 200,000people. Visit the Regional Traffic Congestion Spots webpage to tellplanners where and when you get caught in traffic.

Prohibited Signs ReminderRemember that several types of popular signs are prohibited inRoanoke County. Examples of these signs are below:

Vehicle Sign parked adjacent to a public roadSail SignStick-in-Ground or Step Stake Sign in public right-of-wayPortable Sign

Refer to Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Section 30-93-4 forfurther details and contact Bill Richardson at (540) 772-2068 x222 orBecky Mahoney (540) 772-2068 x233 with any questions.

We hope you enjoyed this month's edition!

Megan Cronise, AICPPrincipal Planner

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Greetings! Enjoy this month's Community Developments with developmentupdates, community events and news!

Planning Commission UpdateJuly 2ndThis meeting was canceled as no petitions were scheduled forpublic hearings. July 16thThe Planning Commission discussed the potential impacts of apossible water line extension along Bent Mountain Road (Route221). August 6thTwo public hearings are scheduled for this meeting:1. The petition of Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center toobtain a Special Use Permit in a R-1, Low Density Residential,District for operation of an educational facility, primary/secondaryon approximately 2.967 acres, located at 8132 Olsen Road, HollinsMagisterial District. 2. Proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments relating primarily topermitted uses. The Board of Supervisors will hold a publichearing on the amendments on September 24th. See the articlebelow for additional information. August 20thThe Planning Commission will continue to discuss a possible waterline extension along Bent Mountain Road (Route 221) and willreview recent transportation project approvals. September 3rdTwo applications are scheduled for public hearings:1. The petition of Brambleton Baptist Church Church to obtain aSpecial Use Permit in a C-1, Office, District for the operation of areligious assembly on approximately 0.58 acre, located at 4313 OldCave Spring Road, Windsor Hills Magisterial District. 2. The petition of 3B Properties LLC to amend the proffered

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conditions on property approximately 0.343 acre in size and zonedC-2C, General Commercial, District with conditions, located at4345 Brambleton Avenue, Windsor Hills District.

Proposed Zoning Ordinance AmendmentsAt its August 6th meeting, the Planning Commission will hold apublic hearing on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.The Planning Commission has been working with staff over thepast 6 months to review the various uses in the Zoning Ordinanceand where they are allowed, either as a by-right use or as aspecial use, or where they are not allowed, and the Commissionhas recommended changes to these uses in certain zoningdistricts. As part of its review, the Planning Commission has alsoreviewed and recommended changes to the use and designstandards for various uses. These include, but are not limited to:home beauty/barber salon; religious assembly; antique shops; golfcourse; fine arts studio; bed and breakfast; home occupations;agricultural services; new automobile dealership; used automobiledealership; business support services; commercial outdoor sportsand recreation; construction sales and services; equipment salesand rental; mini-warehouse; general restaurant; retail sales; familyday care home; veterinary hospital/clinic; consumer repair services;personal improvement services; automobile rental/leasing; drive-inor fast food restaurant; recycling centers and stations; conveniencestore; industry, type I; construction yards; multi-family dwelling; andtownhouses. Changes to various site development regulations - maximumbuilding coverage, maximum lot coverage, minimum lot frontage,and minimum front yard setback - to certain zoning districts areincluded in the proposed amendments. A number of housekeepingitems are included with the proposed amendments as well. Theseinclude moving sections to other places within the ZoningOrdinance, clarifications, and corrections to grammar andreferenced code sections. All comments are welcomed. The publichearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Meeting Room at theCounty Administration Center.

August 5 - Starkey Road Bridge ReplacementStartsWork is underway to replace the bridge on Route 904 (StarkeyRoad) over a branch of Back Creek near the intersection of Route679 (Buck Mountain Road). Lane closures may be in place atvarious times during the day between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.Nighttime lane closures may occur at times from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.as needed. Motorists should use caution in the work zone andwatch for signs and flaggers directing traffic. The bridgereplacement project includes a 10-day closure,tentatively starting on August 5. Estimated completion isSeptember.

August 10th - Celebrate Catawba

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Celebrate the lives and land of the Catawba Valley on Saturday,August 10th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Catawba CommunityCenter (4965 Catawba Creek Road) at this free event which willinclude:

Activities led by local businesses and artisans;Sale of local produce and crafts from the Catawba ValleyFarmers Market;Live music;A raffle auction; andTours and activities held at the VT Catawba SustainabilityCenter.

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September - Roanoke County PoliceDepartment Citizen Police AcademyThe Roanoke County Police Department will be sponsoring the Fall Session of the Citizen Police Academy beginning thisSeptember. The Citizen Police Academy is a great way to achievea better understanding of how your Police Department works. Eachweek topics will be discussedand hands-on practicalexercises will be established togive each participant a betterunderstanding of why thepolice take the actions thatthey do in the performance oftheir jobs. Participants will notbe trained law enforcementofficers at the end of thisprogram. They will receive a Certificate of Completion andautomatically be enrolled in the Citizen Police Academy AlumniAssociation. The Alumni Association allows participants to continuetheir relationship with the Roanoke County Police Department inthe future.

During the Citizen PoliceAcademy, among the otherinteresting activities plannedfor them, participants have theopportunity to drive a patrolcar on a closed training conecourse and will also be able toshoot Department issuedfirearms under the strictobservance of a certifiedRange Instructor. If you areinterested in this program,please contact Officer Rick Crosier at (540)777-8651. You can alsogo directly to the Crime Prevention webpage and fill out theapplication online. You do not have to be a Roanoke Countyresident to attend. The program is free and dinner will be providedeach night of classes.

September 20th - 22nd - Greek FestSave the date for the Roanoke Greek Festival, September 20ththrough the 22nd!

Where do you get stuck in traffic?

Congestion Map (Click to access Ride Solutions Blog Post)

Above is a "congestion snapshot" of the Cave Spring Corners areaof Roanoke County, showing slow spots and backups in theevening rush hour. Regional Planners are working on the region'sfirst Congestion Management Process (CMP) Plan and they needyour help. Comment on this location, Tanglewood Mall or Route24 through Roanoke City and the Town of Vinton, or the ElmAvenue interchange, the Hollins area or East and West MainStreets to tell them what you would do to improve congestion inthese areas. Learn more about the Congestion Management Process and otherrequirements that Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan PlanningOrganization must complete as a Transportation ManagementArea.

Reminder about Commercial Vehicles

Parking a commercial vehicle in a residential zoning district (R-1,R-2, R-3 and R-4) is prohibited. Such a vehicle is a truck orcommercial vehicle with, or designed to have, more than two (2)rear wheels, except for pickup body type trucks or vehiclesessential for an agricultural use associated with the premises.Commercial vehicles are prohibited from parking in residentialdistricts, and must be parked/stored elsewhere. Refer to Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance Article V, Section 30-91-2.2 for further details and contact Bill Richardson at (540) 772-2068 x222 or Becky Mahoney at (540) 772-2068 x233 with anyquestions.

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Megan Cronise, AICPPrincipal Planner

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CommunityDevelopments

Greetings! School is back in session, the temperatures are dropping and theyear will be over before we know it! Catch up with our news andevents in this month's Community Developments!

Planning Commission UpdateAugust 6thTwo public hearings were held:1. The petition of Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center toobtain a Special Use Permit in a R-1, Low Density Residential,District for operation of an educational facility, primary/secondaryon approximately 2.967 acres, located at 8132 Olsen Road, HollinsMagisterial District. The Board of Supervisors approved thisrequest at its August 27th meeting. 2. Proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments relating primarily topermitted uses. The Board of Supervisors held a work session onthe amendments on August 27th and will hold another worksession on September 10th. A Board of Supervisors public hearingdate has not been set. August 20thThe Planning Commission discussed a possible water lineextension along Bent Mountain Road (Route 221) to serve thefailing water system at Carriage Hills and Forest Edge. AComprehensive Plan amendment will be needed in order for thisextension to be permitted.The Commission also reviewed recent transportation projectapprovals. September 3rdTwo applications were scheduled for public hearings:1. The petition of Brambleton Baptist Church Church to obtain aSpecial Use Permit in a C-1, Office, District for the operation of a

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Planning CommissionSeptember 17 @ 6:00 p.m.October 1 @ 4:00 p.m.*October 15 @ 6:00 p.m. Board of Supervisors September 10 @ 3:00 p.m.September 24 @ 3:00 p.m.*October 8 @ 3:00 p.m.October 22 @ 3:00 p.m.* *Work Session Time, Public HearingBegins at 7:00 p.m.

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religious assembly on approximately 0.58 acre, located at 4313 OldCave Spring Road, Windsor Hills Magisterial District. The PlanningCommission voted to recommend approval to the Board ofSupervisors. 2. The petition of 3B Properties LLC to amend the profferedconditions on property approximately 0.343 acre in size and zonedC-2C, General Commercial, District with conditions, located at4345 Brambleton Avenue, Windsor Hills District. The PlanningCommission voted to recommend approval to the Board ofSupervisors. September 17thThe Planning Commission will review a presentation on RichfieldRetirement Community's planned entrance road improvements andwill discuss potential planning projects. October 1stA public hearing will be held on one application:1. The petition of Richard L. Atkinson and Kay S. Atkinson torezone approximately 4.068 acres from R-1, Low DensityResidential, District to AR, Agricultural/Residential, District, locatedat 4835 Poor Mountain Road, Catawba Magisterial District.

September 15 - Last day for Roanoke ValleyGreenways Photo Contest Roanoke Valley Greenways islooking for images captured alonggreenway corridors and trailscomprising the Roanoke ValleyGreenway network within the citiesof Roanoke and Salem, RoanokeCounty, and the Town of Vinton.Images may include greenwayusers and activities, wildlife, plantlife, natural landscapes, cultural landscapes, weather,architecture/structures, etc. Prizes will be awarded for eachcategory and a selection of winning photos will appear on theRoanoke Valley Greenways and sponsor websites and promotionalmaterials. View the Greenways Photo Contest webpage for moredetails.

September 20th - 22nd - Roanoke GreekFestivalDon't forget to visit the Roanoke Greek Festival, Friday, September20th through Sunday, the 22nd! Dine-in and Drive-thru options areavailable for your favorite Greek specialties! The Williamson RoadArea Business Association (WRABA) is one of the Greek Festival'ssponsors. WRABA represents businesses in both Roanoke Cityand Roanoke County.

What is Junk and Debris?

Are you concerned about junk or debris on private property in yourcommunity? Is it considered trash under Roanoke County Code?Per Section 13-154 of the Code of the County of Roanoke, it shallbe unlawful for the owner of any parcel to allow the accumulationof trash on any parcel or property. The owner of any parcel orproperty shall maintain all exterior property areas in a clean, safecondition free from the accumulation of trash. Any owner whoviolates this provision shall be subject to a civil penalty, which maybe increased for subsequent violations within a twelve (12) monthperiod. Trash is defined as "abandoned personal property,garbage, refuse, rubbish, litter or debris." Please report your concern through our Code ComplianceComplaint Form accessed from the Roanoke County Planning andZoning webpage. Be sure to include the specific location of thealleged violation, a detailed description of your complaint and yourcontact information. A Code Enforcement Officer may need tocontact you for additional information. Contact Bill Richardson at (540) 772-2068 x222 or Becky Mahoneyat (540) 772-2068 x233 with any questions.

Have a great month!

Megan Cronise, AICPPrincipal Planner

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Greetings! While it doesn't quite feel like fall yet, the pumpkins are out!Enjoy this beautiful time of year and catch up with our latestnews and updates in this month's Community Developments.

Planning Commission UpdateSeptember 3rdA public hearing was held on two applications:1. The petition of Brambleton Baptist Church Church to obtain aSpecial Use Permit in a C-1, Office, District for the operation of areligious assembly on approximately 0.58 acre, located at 4313Old Cave Spring Road, Windsor Hills Magisterial District. TheBoard of Supervisors approved this request at its September 24thmeeting. 2. The petition of 3B Properties LLC to amend the profferedconditions on property approximately 0.343 acre in size andzoned C-2C, General Commercial, District with conditions,located at 4345 Brambleton Avenue, Windsor Hills District. TheBoard of Supervisors approved this request at its September 24thmeeting. September 17thThe Planning Commission reviewed a presentation on DataDriven Policing, Richfield Retirement Community's plannedentrance road improvements and discussed potential planningprojects. October 1stA public hearing was held on one application:1. The petition of Richard L. Atkinson and Kay S. Atkinson torezone approximately 4.068 acres from R-1, Low DensityResidential, District to AR, Agricultural/Residential, District,located at 4835 Poor Mountain Road, Catawba MagisterialDistrict. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approvalto the Board of Supervisors. October 15th

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This meeting has been canceled. November 4th Three public hearings are scheduled for this meeting: 1. The petition of Frank R. Radford and Mary E. Radford toamend the proffered conditions on property approximately0.06764 acre in size and zoned C-2C, General Commercial,District with conditions, located at 2210 Electric Road, WindsorHills Magisterial District. The amended proffers would remove theproffered condition limiting signage on the property. 2. The petition of State Central Bank to amend the profferedconditions and Planning and Design documents for Loblolly Millby removing the sections dealing with trails and lighting. TheLoblolly Mill Planned Residential Development is located onSterling Road which measures approximately 104.4 acres, VintonMagisterial District. 3. The petition of Barry and Donna Tucker to obtain a SpecialUse Permit in a R-1, Low Density Residential, District for theoperation of a bed and breakfast on approximately 1.054 acres,located at 6716 Timberline Circle in the Falcon Ridge EstatesSubdivision, Windsor Hills Magisterial District.

October 7th through 13th - Williamson RoadRestaurant Week October 7th through 13th,2013, brings a new celebrationto Williamson Road; RestaurantWeek! We invite you to join theWilliamson Road AreaBusiness Association incelebrating the restaurantsector of our population andthe many cuisines and flavors itbrings. Williamson Road has somany great eatingestablishments with widediversity that we would like toshine a spotlight to show thewonders available. While herecheck out the other types ofbusinesses on WilliamsonRoad that provide products andservices you use and need. Participation in WilliamsonRoad Restaurant Week is easyand fun. Simply go toour Restaurant Week webpage and review the participatingrestaurants, their menus and lunch and dinner specials. Choosethe restaurant you wish to visit today, make reservations and go!Maps, driving directions and a picture of the restaurant are onthe site for your convenience Let's celebrate the wonderful dining that is a part of what makesWilliamson Road great!

October 29 - Partnership for a LivableRoanoke Valley Strategy Workshop

The Partnership for a Livable Roanoke Valley is hosting aStrategy Workshop on Tuesday, October 29th, at 6 p.m. at theRoanoke Civic Center Exhibition Hall. Come out and have yourvoice heard regarding the future of our community! View moredetails on the project's webpage or on the Workshop's FacebookEvent page.

Regional Commuter Program HelpsEmployees, EmployersSince it launched its Workplace partnership program in 2007, theregional commuter services program RIDE Solutions has seenthe number of employers seeking to help their employeesconnect to transportation alternatives continue to grow. Throughsuch partnerships, employers work with RIDE Solutions topromote carpooling, bicycle commuting, transit, and telework, allat no cost to the employer or employee. Recently, RIDESolutions has added a number of the region's most respectedemployers to its roster of partners, including Norfolk andSouthern, Carilion Clinic, and General Electric. Currently, RIDESolutions works with 42 employers representing nearly 44,000employees in central and southwest Virginia. Implementing a commuter services program brings multiplebenefits to an employer. Employees get the advantage of a freebenefit that can save them money on their commute at no cost tothe employer. Meanwhile, businesses reap long-term benefitssuch as increased employee retention, a reduction inabsenteeism, improved parking management, and even awardsand recognition that can give them a competitive advantage.Carilion Clinic's 2011 recognition as a Bicycle Friendly Businessby the League of American Cyclists, and Virginia Tech's 2011Best Workplaces for Commuters Race for Excellence awards areexamples of designations that can bolster a business's reputation.RIDE Solutions had worked closely with both Carilion andVirginia Tech on their commuter programs. In addition, RIDESolutions has initiated projects that support parking managementefforts, provide reliable transportation options to get employees towork, and assist with businesses trying to reduce theirenvironmental impact by reducing the number of vehicle tripsgenerated by their worksites. RIDE Solutions works withbusinesses to develop a program that makes sense for them,based on their goals and resources. Employers who offer a commuter services program can also feel

good that they are supporting the community at large. Fewerdrivers on the road during peak commute times means lesstraffic congestion along key Roanoke County corridors like 419and 221, which speeds up commutes for carpoolers and non-carpoolers alike. Employers can learn more about implementing a commuterservices program at www.ridesolutions.org/employers and bycalling toll-free, 1-866-424-3334.

Regional Pedestrian and Transit VisionPlansThe Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization isdeveloping Regional Pedestrian and Transit Vision Plans for theRoanoke Valley. The study area includes the urbanized portionsof Bedford, Botetourt, Montgomery, and Roanoke Counties, theCities of Roanoke and Salem, and the Town of Vinton.

The Regional Pedestrian Plan will address walking, as the mostbasic form of transportation, and walkability, how friendly an areais to walking. The Regional Transit Plan will address public transitdesires in the Roanoke Valley and indicate recommendations forimproving the regional transit system. Citizens can provide valuable input to the process bycompleting a survey. If you need additional accommodations inorder to complete the survey, please contact Cristina Finch at(540) 343-4417.

Do You Have Leaves?It's that time of year again!Please see the flyer at rightconcerning RoanokeCounty's bagged leafcollection policy. For more information,

please call Roanoke CountySolid Waste at (540) 387-6225.

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Community DevelopmentsIn This IssuePlanning CommissionUpdate

November 19thCommunity Meeting forWestmoreland DriveRezoning Application

November 23rd 2013Catawba Valley HolidayMarket

VDOT Six-Year PlanInformation

Energy ConservationTips from Save-a-Ton

Accessory Structures

Quick LinksPlanning CommissionNovember 18 @ 6:00 p.m.December 2 @ 4:00 p.m.*December 16 @ 6:00 p.m. *Work Session Time, PublicHearing Begins at 7:00 p.m.

Board of SupervisorsNovember 12 @ 3:00 p.m.*December 10 @ 3:00 p.m.* *Work Session Time, PublicHearing Begins at 7:00 p.m.

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Planning Commission Update

October 1stA public hearing was held on one application:1. The petition of Richard L. Atkinson and Kay S.Atkinson to rezone approximately 4.068 acres from R-1, Low Density Residential, District to AR,Agricultural/Residential, District, located at 4835 PoorMountain Road, Catawba Magisterial District.The Board of Supervisors approved this application atits October 22nd meeting. October 15thThis meeting was canceled. November 4thThree public hearings were held at this meeting:1. The petition of Frank R. Radford and Mary E.Radford to amend the proffered conditions on propertyapproximately 0.06764 acre in size and zoned C-2C,General Commercial, District with conditions, locatedat 2210 Electric Road, Windsor Hills MagisterialDistrict. The amended proffers would remove theproffered condition limiting signage on theproperty. The Planning Commission recommendedapproval of this application at its November 4thmeeting. 2. The petition of State Central Bank to amend theproffered conditions and Planning and Designdocuments for Loblolly Mill by removing the sectionsdealing with trails and lighting. The Loblolly Mill

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Planned Residential Development is located onSterling Road which measures approximately 104.4acres, Vinton Magisterial District. This application hasbeen posponed at the request of the petitioner. 3. The petition of Barry and Donna Tucker to obtain aSpecial Use Permit in a R-1, Low Density Residential,District for the operation of a bed and breakfast onapproximately 1.054 acres, located at 6716 TimberlineCircle in the Falcon Ridge Estates Subdivision,Windsor Hills Magisterial District. The PlanningCommission voted to postpone action on thisapplication until its December 2nd meeting and thepetitioner withdrew the application after the publichearing. November 18thThe Planning Commission will hear presentations onupdates to the Partnership for a Livable RoanokeValley planning effort and the Plantation Road Bicycle,Pedestrian and Streetscape Improvement Project. December 2ndTwo applications are scheduled for this meeting:1. The petition of the Roanoke County Board ofSupervisors to rezone approximately 0.51 acre from R-1, Low Density Residential, District to C-2, HighIntensity Commercial, District, located at 3319 and3323 Westmoreland Drive, Cave Spring MagisterialDistrict. 2. The petition of Gary and Tamera Tickle to rezoneapproximately 0.93 acre from C-1, Low IntensityCommercial, District to C-2, High Intensity Commercial,District and to obtain a Special Use Permit for theoperation of a car wash, located at 1905 Electric Road,Windsor Hills Magisterial District. December 16thThe agenda for this meeting has not been set.

November 19th - Community Meeting forWestmoreland Drive Rezoning Application

A community meeting will beheld on Tuesday, November19th, at 7 p.m. in the Boardof Supervisors MeetingRoom, 5204 Bernard Drive,on the Board of Supervisorsapplication to rezone 3319and 3323 WestmorelandDrive from R-1, Low DensityResidential District, to C-2,

High Intensity CommercialDistrict. Click on the flyer atright for additional information.

November 23rd - 2013 Catawba ValleyHoliday Market

Visit the 2013 CatawbaValley Holiday Market at theCawaba Community Center(4965 Catawba Creek Road)on November 23rd from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. to shop forseasonal produce and otherfoods, holiday gifts and muchmore! Free hot chocolate andcoffee will be available. Clickon the flyer at right foradditional information.

VDOT Six-Year Plan Information

On Wednesday, October30th, VDOT held apublic meeting for theSalem District to solicitinput and comments onthe current and future Six-Year ImprovementPrograms. As part of these fall meetings, VDOT hasalso created a "Virtual Meeting" with material availableon the web, and the opportunity to provide commentsvia a web-based portal or via email. See the Six-YearPlan webpage for additional information.

Energy Conservation Tips from Save-a-Ton

Get ready for winter with these energy conservation

tips from Save-a-Ton:

Have you checked your filters? Make sure yourfurnace or heat pump filters are clean beforeentering the winter heating season. A servicecontract with a local heating and air companycan make sure your equipment is working at itsbest before the major heating and coolingseasons start.Winters can get cold in Roanoke. Set yourfurnace thermostat at 68 degrees or lower duringthe fall and winter, and use a programmablethermostat to reduce your heat use during theday when you're not at home. Each degree youcut your thermostat back can reduce your energyconsumption by up to 20%.Check doors and windows for leaks. Weather-stripping is a cheap and easy way to keep warmair in and cold air out, and a roll of weather-stripping tape will cost less than $20.Don't forget the light switches and plugs. Warmair can escape into your walls through switchplates and plugs. These thick foam gaskets willcost about $2 each but will help you save moneyall year round.

Want to take the next step? Have a professional auditdone, or get service from a local weatherproofingprofessional. Visit saveaton.org for a list of partnerswho can help you button up your house for winter, aswell as a ton of energy savings tips to help you savemoney on lighting, vampire loads, water, and more.Save a ton of energy, save a ton of money, atsaveaton.org.

Accessory Structures

Do you need more storage space or are you an athletewho wants to play andpractice at home? There aremany accessory uses,activities and structures thatare allowed on the same siteor lot as a residential use.Some examples are privategarages, recreationalactivities, gazebos andswimming pools. See the Accessory Uses allowed forResidential Use Types for additionalinformation. Please be aware a zoning permit may berequired for some structures. Call (540) 772-2065 foradditional information.

Enjoy the holiday season and have a great November! Sincerely,Megan Cronise, AICPPrincipal Planner

Community DevelopmentsIn This IssuePlanning CommissionUpdate

December 3rd -Informational Meetingfor Green RidgeRecreation CenterWater Tank

December 10th - VDOTCitizen InformationMeeting for Interstate581 Valley ViewInterchange Project

2014 Growers'Academy

Do you Ride at Night?

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Board of SupervisorsDecember 10 @ 3:00 p.m.*January 14 @ 3:00 p.m.January 28 @ 3:00 p.m.* *Work Session Time, PublicHearing Begins at 7:00 p.m.

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It's hard to believe December is here already! We arepreparing for 2014 and have several items to share withyou this month.

Planning Commission Update

November 4thThree public hearings were held at this meeting:1. The petition of Frank R. Radford and Mary E.Radfordto amend the proffered conditions on propertyapproximately 0.6764 acre in size and zoned C-2C,General Commercial, District with conditions, located at2210 Electric Road, Windsor Hills Magisterial District.The amended proffers would remove the profferedcondition limiting signage on the property. The PlanningCommission recommended approval of this applicationat its November 4th meeting and the Board ofSupervisors approved this application at its November12th meeting. 2. The petition of State Central Bank to amend theproffered conditions and Planning and Designdocuments for Loblolly Mill by removing the sectionsdealing with trails and lighting. The Loblolly Mill PlannedResidential Development is located on Sterling Roadwhich measures approximately 104.4 acres, VintonMagisterial District. This application has been posponedat the request of the petitioner. 3. The petition of Barry and Donna Tucker to obtain aSpecial Use Permit in a R-1, Low Density Residential,District for the operation of a bed and breakfast onapproximately 1.054 acres, located at 6716 TimberlineCircle in the Falcon Ridge Estates Subdivision, WindsorHills Magisterial District. The Planning Commissionvoted to postpone action on this application until itsDecember 2nd meeting and the petitioner withdrew theapplication after the public hearing.

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November 18thThe Planning Commission heard presentations onupdates to the Partnership for a Livable Roanoke Valleyplanning effort and the Plantation Road Bicycle,Pedestrian and Streetscape Improvement Project. December 2ndTwo applications are scheduled for this meeting:1. The petition of the Roanoke County Board ofSupervisors to rezone approximately 0.51 acre from R-1, Low Density Residential, District to C-2, HighIntensity Commercial, District, located at 3319 and 3323Westmoreland Drive, Cave Spring Magisterial District. 2. The petition of Gary and Tamera Tickle to rezoneapproximately 0.93 acre from C-1, Low IntensityCommercial, District to C-2, High Intensity Commercial,District and to obtain a Special Use Permit for theoperation of a car wash, located at 1905 Electric Road,Windsor Hills Magisterial District. December 16thThe Planning Commission will review theproposed Work Plan for 2014. January 7thNo new applications have been submitted for this date.

December 3rd - Informational Meeting forGreen Ridge Recreation Center WaterTank

An informational meeting willbe held on Tuesday, December 3rd, at 7 p.m. atthe Green Ridge RecreationCenter, Room A, at 7415Wood Haven Road, regardinga proposed water tower on theGreen Ridge RecreationCenter property.Representatives fromRoanoke County and theWestern Virginia WaterAuthority will be on hand topresent information and answer question about theproposed water tower. Click on the letter at right foradditional information.

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December 10th - VDOT Citizen InformationMeeting for Interstate 581 Valley ViewInterchange Project

The Virginia Departmentof Transportation will holda citizen informationmeeting on a project tocomplete the partial interchange on Interstate 581's exit3C (Valley View Boulevard) in Roanoke. The meetingwill be held on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. atWilliam Fleming High School located at 3649 FerncliffAvenue, NW, in Roanoke. The project includes completing the partial interchangeat I-581 and Valley View Boulevard by building an off-ramp from southbound I-581 onto Valley ViewBoulevard and an on-ramp from Valley View Boulevardonto northbound I-581. In addition, the bridge over I-581 will be widened to four lanes with turn lanes ontothe I-581 ramps, a new pedestrian bridge for the Lick

Run Greenway over I-581 will be built and sound wallswill be installed along portions of I-581. The project alsoincludes constructing diverging diamond interchangewhich will require improvements to the existing off andon ramps. The citizen information meeting is being held to providean opportunity for citizens or organizations to giveVDOT input on the proposed project. The meeting willbe held in an open-house format with no formalpresentation given. VDOT representatives will bepresent to discuss the proposed project and to answerquestions. Additional information on this project is available on theVDOT webpage.

2014 Growers' Academy

The Virginia Tech CatawbaSustainability Center is offering the fifth annualGrowers' Academy, a series ofcourses specifically designedto help new and transitioningagricultural businessessucceed. The course presentslow-input crop productiontechniques and resources forlaunching your ownagribusiness. Instructorsinclude resource professionals and farm businessowners. Click on the flyer for additiional information.

Topics include:

* Planning for Success: What it takes to start a farmbusiness* Healthy, Living Soils* Organic Management of Pests and Diseases* Business Plans, Startup, and Implementation* Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)* Marketing Strategies for Your Business* Crops and Crop Planning* Farm Tours

This 8-session course* is $225.Limited scholarships are available, please inquire.

For more information and online registration, visit:www.cpe.vt.edu/grac/

Do you Ride at Night?

As daylight savings time comes to an end, Southwest

Virginia's growing bicycle commuter population shouldpay special attention to important safety precautions forriding at night. With days shortening and darknessovertaking the evening commute, RIDE Solutionsrecommends a few easy safety tips for cyclists toremain visible and be safe while sharing the road:

See and be seen. Bicycles should be equippedwith rear and front reflectors as well as a frontheadlight. Not only is this important for visibility, itis required by Virginia law.Dress for success. Cyclists should wear light-colored or reflective coats, or wear a reflectivesafety vest over their winter wear. Cyclists want tomake sure drivers can see them from as far awayas possible - even a conscientious driver mayhave trouble maneuvering around a cyclist if theydon't see them until the last minute.Stick to a well-lit route. Cyclists may considermodifying their route to main streets with betterlighting. Cyclists who use greenways and off-roadtrails for all or part of their commutes should notethat many greenways are not lit.Be a safe driver. When driving on streets withbike lanes or other accommodations, or on roadscommonly used by cyclists for recreation ortransportation, drivers should make a specialeffort to be aware of their presence after dark.Keep in mind that a cyclist may have troubleidentifying the size of your vehicle in the glare ofyour headlights, so leave plenty of room whenyou pass them - at least three feet is safest.

This year, there are more cyclists on the road than everbefore. The League of American Cyclists reports a 10%increase in bicycle commuters nationwide, and theRoanoke MSA has seen an increase of over 150%according to the 2010 census. With the expansion of thegreenways and the winding miles of rural roads andbeautiful scenery in Roanoke County, there are morereasons than ever before to get out and ride, even inthe chilly winter months. For more information on bicycle transportation andother commuter options in the region, visitwww.ridesolutions.org.

Have a wonderful new year! Sincerely,Megan Cronise, AICPPrincipal Planner