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Home My WebLink About9/15/2021 - Planning Commission - Minutes - RegularPlanni ng Commi ssi on Meeti ng M INUTES Wednesday, September 15, 2021, 7:00 P M Work Session 6:30P M Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street WORK SE SSI ON 1.C all to Order A work session of the Planning Commission of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in C ouncil C hambers Conference Room, C ityHall, 114 North Broad Street, at 6:30 p.m. on September 15, 2021; there being present the members of said C ommission, to wit: vicki G. Daulton, Chair; Denist P. King, Vice C hair, Reid A. Garst II, J ackson Beamer, and Neil L. C onner; together with H. Robert Light, Assistant City Manager and Deputy Executive Secretary, ex officio member of said C ommission; C harles E. Van Allman, J r., Director of Community Development, Mary Ellen Wines, Zoning Administrator, and J im H. Guynn, J r., City Attorney; and the following business was transacted: C hair Daulton called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. and reported that this date, place, and time had been set in order for the Commission to hold a work session. It was noted that Renee Turk, Mayor, was present at the work session. Mary Ellen Wines, Zoning Administrator, was appointed Secretary Pro Tem. 2.New Business A.Discussion items from the September Meeting Discussion of items from the September 15, 2021, regular session agenda. A discussion was held regarding the rezoning of 405 Kimball Avenue, Tax Map #235-1-2, from RMF Residential Mult-Family District with condition to RMF Residential Multi-Family District without conditions. Driveways, setbacks, and stormwater was discussed. A discussion was held regarding the request of Salem Ministers C onference C ommunity Food Pantry, contract purchaser, and Trustees God's C hurch of Deliverance and Power, property owner, for the issuance of a Use Not Provided for Permit to allow the relocation of the Salem Food Pantry to the property located at 829 Indiana Street, Tax Map #186-1-5. A discussion was held regarding the amended subdivision plan filed by Simms Proeprty, LLC , for a 7.564-acre tract known as Simms Farm Section 1. T he Director of Community Development noted that all three engineers agree that the proposed plan meets the requirements and suggested that it be approved with minor field revisions to be approved administratively by staff. It was noted that changes will be on Page C 2. Also noted to ditch along Upland Drive to prevent run off. 3.Adjournment C hair Daulton inquired if there were any other items for discussion and hearing none, adjourned the work session at 6:58 p.m. RE GU L AR SE S SI ON 1.C all to Order A regular meeting of the Planning C ommission of the C ity of Salem, Virginia, was held after due and proper notice in the C ouncil C hambers, C ity Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia, at 7:00 p.m., on September 15, 2021. Notice of such hearing was published in the September 2 and 9, 2021, issues of the "Salem Times Register," a newspaper published and having general circulation in the C ity of Salem. All adjacent property owners were notified via the U. S. Postal Service. T he Commission, constituting a legal quorum, presided together with J im H. Guynn, J r., City Attorney; H. Robert Light, Assistant City Manager and Deputy executive Secretary, ex officio member of said C ommission, to wit; C harles E. Van Allman, J r., Director of Community Development; and Mary Ellen Wines, Zoning Administrator; and the following business was transacted: C hair Daulton called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Mary Ellen Wines, Zoning Administrator, was appointed Secretary Pro Tem. 2.Pledge of Allegiance 3.C onsent Agenda A.Minutes Consider acceptance of the minutes from the August 11, 2021, work session and regular meeting. J ackson Beamer motioned C onsider acceptance of the minutes from the August 11, 2021, work session and regular meeting.. Reid Garst seconded the motion. Ayes: Beamer, Conner, Daulton, Garst, King 4.New Business A.Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Hold public hearing to consider the request of Salem Building Supply, Inc., contract purchaser, and PHC of Virginia, Inc., property owner, for rezoning the property located at 405 Kimball Avenue (Tax Map # 235-1-2) from RMF Residential Multi- Family District with proffered condition to RMF Residential Multi-Family District without conditions. Staff noted the following: T he subject property consists of a .82-acre parcel located northeast of the intersection of Kimball Avenue and Pyrtle Drive. T he parcel is vacant as the former Mt. Regis C enter facility was demolished in 2018 after a fire in 2016 caused major damage to the structure. T his request is to remove the condition placed on the rezoning of 1988. T he property was rezoned from R-2 to R-4 with the proffered condition that the only R-4 use would be a human care facility (Mt. Regis C enter). Salem Building Supply, Inc. intends to develop the site into seven (7) townhomes. T he proposed use of townhomes is a by-right use in the residential multi-family district. Staff recommends approval of the request to remove the condition. Ben Crew, Balzer & Associates, 1208 C orporate Circle, Roanoke, appeared before the C ommission to present the request on behalf of PHC , Virginia, and Salem Building Supply, Inc. He noted that Brad Graham with Salem Building Supply, Inc., was also present. He stated that the request is to remove the proffered condition and allow the construction of seven townhomes in the location. A discussion was held regarding the development of the site--units will be all in one row, similar to ones constructed on East Burwell Street; one-street access on west side or loop through; drawings are conceptual at this point. It was noted that if there are more than five units, the proposal will be brought back before the C ommission for subdivision approval. No other person(s) appeared related to the request. Neil Conner motioned to approve the request of Salem Building Supply, Inc., contract purchaser, and PHC of Virginia, Inc., proeprty owner, for rezoning the property located at 405 Kimball Avenue (Tax Map #235-1-2) from RMF Residential Multi-Family District with proffered condition to RMF Residential Multi-Family District without conditions.. Denise King seconded the motion. Ayes: Beamer, Conner, Daulton, Garst, King B.Use Not P rov ided F or P ermit Hold public hearing to consider the request of Salem Ministers C onference Community Food Pantry, contract purchaser, and Trustees God's Church of Deliverance and Power, property owner, for the issuance of a Use Not Provided For Permit to allow the relocation of the Salem Food Pantry to the property located at 829 Indiana Street (Tax Map # 186-1-5). Staff noted the following: T he subject property consists of a .43-acre parcel located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Indiana Street and 7th Street. T he parcel is occupied by a single- story bridk and sided structure. Much of the lot is paved for parking. T he request is for a Use Not Provided For Permit to allow the relocation of the Salem Food Pantry. T he Pantry provides food and financial assistance to people in need. T he Pantry has been located at City-owned property at 915 Union Street where a Use Not Provided For Permit was approved by C ity Council in 2019. T he Pantry is purchasing the Indiana Street property to allow for a permanent home. T he closest bus stop is at Arch Street and the Boulevard which provides patrons utilizing Valley metro a short three block walk. Staff recommends approval. R. Carey Harveycutter, 644 J oan C ircle, C hair of the Long-Range Planning C ommittee of the Salem-Roanoke County Food Pantry, appeared before the C ommission. He stated this will be the first time the Pantry will have its own home to take care of. T he current location of the Pantry is in a city-owned structure that is to be demolished for pickle ball courts. He noted that the Pantry is open Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; there is not a large number of people present at a time--typically two to three volunteers and clients come at 15-minute intervals no more than two at a time that park where the food is taken out to the patrons after they call the Pantry. A discussion was held regarding perishable items present in the Pantry--not a lot of perishables are present and are given to clients--little to no waste. Food comes mainly from individuals, not semi-tractor trailers. T he Pantry has purchased the property. Mr. Harveycutter also noted that the Pantry also provides "snack buddies" for schools. No other person(s) appeared related to the request. Denise King motioned to approve request of Salem Ministers Conference C ommunity Food Pantry, contract purchaser, and Trustees God's C hurch of deliverance and Power, property owner, for the issuance of a Use Not Provided For Permit to allow the relocation of the Salem Food Pantry to the property located at 829 Indiana Street (Tax Map #186-1-5).. J ackson Beamer seconded the motion. Ayes: Beamer, Conner, Daulton, Garst, King C .Simms F arm Section 1 Consider the request for approval of the amended subdivision plan filed by Simms Property, LLC., property owner/developer, for a 7.564 acre tract known as Simms Farm Section 1. Staff noted the following: Section 1 plans were modified to move the storm water pond into an area where it can better collect and detain the run-off from the development. T here were no changes to the layout, utilities or plat. T he only changes were to the storm water pond. Calculations were re-submitted and reviewed by staff and were found to be adequate. T he C ouncil approved bond has not changed. Staff notes that this plan meets the requirements and recommends approval. C huck Van Allman, Director of C ommunity Development, stated that the plan was reviewed by the Engineering Department, City Engineer, and himself and it is in compliance with the city and state storm water management codes. Vice C hair King reiterated that the plan absolutely meets the standards. Mr. Van Allman noted that once a land disturbing permit has been issued, inspections will begin. Inspections will be made after any major rainfall event and on a regular basis even when there hasn't been any rain. T he plan will have to be followed as laid out by the design engineer, which meets the current city and state standards. Reid Garst motioned to approve the request for approval of the amended subdivision plan filed by Simms Property, LLC , property owner/developer, for a 7.564-acre tract known as Simms Farm Section 1.. Denise King seconded the motion. Ayes: Beamer, Conner, Daulton, Garst, King 5.Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m. J ackson Beamer motioned adjournment. Neil C onner seconded the motion. Ayes: Beamer, Conner, Daulton, Garst, King C ity Council meeting, September 27, 2021, 6:30 p.m. C ouncil C hambers, C ity Hall, 114 North Broad Street