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City Counci l Meeting
AGENDA
Monday, February 12, 2024, 6:30 P M
Work S es s io n 6:00 P.M. C ouncil C hambers C onference R oom, C ity Hall, 114 North Broad S treet, S alem, Virginia 24153
R egular S ession 6:30 P.M. C ouncil C hambers , C ity Hall, 114 North Broad S treet, S alem, Virginia 24153
WORK SE SSI ON
1.C all to Order
2.New Business
A.Discussion I tems
Review current year major general fund revenues and preliminary fiscal year 2025 projections.
3.Adjournment
RE GU L AR SE S SI ON
1.C all to Order
2.Pledge of Allegiance
3.Bid Openings, Awards, Recognitions
4.C onsent Agenda
A.Citizen Comments
C omments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters not already having a public
hearing at the same meeting.
B.Minutes
C onsider acceptance of the J anuary 22, 2024, Work Session and Regular Meeting minutes.
5.Old Business
A.Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
C onsider ordinance on second reading for the request of T J Real Properties, LLC, property
owner, for rezoning the property located at 1236 West Main Street, (Tax Map # 141-1-4) from
HBD Highway Business District to C BD C ommunity Business District. (Approved on first
reading at the J anuary 22, 2024, meeting.)
B.Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
C onsider ordinance on second reading for the request of Helm Building Enterprises, LT D,
property owner, for rezoning the property located at 416 Electric Road (Tax Map # 150-3-1)
from HBD Highway Business District to HM Heavy Manufacturing District. (Approved on
first reading at the J anuary 22, 2024, meeting.)
6.New Business
A.Taxicabs
C onsider setting the date for a public hearing in accordance with Section 98-94 of
T HE C OD E OF T HE C IT Y O F SA LEM, VIRG IN IA, for the issuance of Certificates of
Public C onvenience and Necessity for the next twelve (12) months. (Suggest March 11, 2024).
B.Water and Sewer Disposal Rates & Charges
C onsider ordinance on first reading amending C hapter 90, Article III, Division 2,
Subdivision I, Sections 90-74 and 90-128 pertaining to water and sewer availability fees. -
Audit-Finance Committee
C .Appropriation of F unds
C onsider request to appropriate Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program Grant funds
awarded by Virginia Tourism Corporation. Audit - Finance Committee
D.Appropriation of F unds
C onsider request to appropriate local funding for Upland Drive Storm Drain and Curb and
Gutter. Audit - Finance Committee
E.B oards and Commissions
C onsider appointments to various boards and commissions.
7.C losed Session
A.Closed Session
Hold a closed session in accordance with Section 2.2-3711 A(6) of the 1950 C ode of Virginia,
as amended, for discussion or consideration of the investment of public funds where
competition and bargaining is involved, where, if made public, initially, the financial interest of
the C ity would be adversely affected.
8.Adjournment
City Council Meeting
MINUTES
Monday, January 22, 2024, 6:30 PM
Work Session 6:00 P.M. Parlor A, Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, Virginia 24153
Regular Session 6:30 P.M. Community Room, Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, Virginia
24153
WORK SESSION
1.Call to Order
A work session of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in
Parlor A, Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, Virginia,
on January 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., there being present the fol lowing
members of said Council to wit: Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor; James W.
Wallace, III, Vice- Mayor; Council members: Byron Randolph Foley,
William D. Jones, and H. Hunter Holliday; with Renée Ferris Turk,
Mayor, presiding together with Chris Dorsey, City Manager; Rob Light,
Assistant City Manager and Clerk of Council; Rosemarie B. Jordan,
Director of Finance; Crystal Williams, Assistant to the City Manager;
Laura Lea Harris, Deputy Clerk of Council; and Jeremy Holmes,
Executive Director, Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission;
and the following business was transacted; Mayor Turk reported that this
date, place, and time had been set in order for the Council to hold a work
session.
2.New Business
A.Discussion Items
Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission Update -
Jeremy Holmes, Executive Director
Jeremy Holmes, Executive Director of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany
Regional Commission, presented an update for Council. He shared that the
Commission convenes the member localities to address issues of regional
significance such as transportation, community development, housing, and
economic development. He noted that every $1 invested by the localities
brings in $11 of state, federal, and other funding sources. Mr. Holmes also
congratulated Mayor Turk on her position as Vice Chair of the
Transportation Planning Organization and Vice Mayor Wallace on his
position as Chair of the Regional Commission. Highlights were shared of
projects between the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission and
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Date: 2/12/2024
the Commonwealth Transportation Board. Also noted was that the
Commission has worked closely with the Virginia Opioid Abatement
Authority during their first grant cycle and had helped to secure over
$700,000 in funding. Project highlights on regional housing, The
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and other federal grant writing
support, and additional general technical support and data analytics were
also shared. Mr. Holmes indicated that growing relations with federal
agencies is a priority.
Council discussed the possibility of holding an informative joint work
session with the Planning Commission and Hope Tree Administration on
the rezoning request that has been continued by the Planning Commission
to their February meeting. Discussion was held and four dates were selected
as possible options. Staff will coordinate setting up this work session .
3. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Turk adjourned the meeting at 6:33
p.m.
REGULAR SESSION
1. Call to Order
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was
called to order at 6:35 p.m., there being present the following members
to wit: Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor; James W. Wallace, III, Vice-Mayor;
Councilmembers: Byron Randolph Foley, William D. Jones, and H.
Hunter Holliday; with Renée Ferris Turk, Mayor, presiding together
with Chris Dorsey, City Manager; Rob Light, Assistant City Manager
and Clerk of Council; Rosemarie B. Jordan, Director of Finance;
Chuck Van Allman, Director of Community Development; Clark
Ruhland, Communications Specialist; and Jim Guynn, City Attorney.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Bid Openings, Awards,
Recognitions
Mayor Turk apologized to the citizens for a late start to the meeting and
explained that the Work Session had run over by a few minutes. She
expressed appreciation for their attendance and their patience.
Mayor Turk recognized Senior Officer J. K. Watkins from the Salem Police
Department and new officers Officer Rylee Young, Officer Trevon
McGhee, and Officer Kevin Sass, which are about to finish field training at
the beginning of March. Council expressed appreciation to the officers for
their commitment to deliver the highest quality level of service to the
citizens of Salem to protect the life, liberty, and property of everyone within
the City.
4. Consent Agenda
A. Citizen Comments
Comments from the public, limited to five minutes, on matters
not already having a public hearing at the same meeting.
John Breen, 142 Bogey Lane, was the first citizen to address Council. He
shared some pictures for Council's review. He expressed concern about Code
enforcement in relation to blight, dilapidated structures, ille gal/abandoned
signs, and existing zoning or building violations. Council was requested to: (1)
implement the current Comprehensive Plan with time certain mandates; (2)
hire at least one additional Code enforcement person, who with existing
personnel, is directed by the City Manager to strictly enforce Code; (3) require
that city staff present Zoning Code applications or significant administrative
requests via PowerPoint or similar for both the Planning Commission and
Council review. In addition, that the presentation must include a staff report of
potential and immediate impacts to the surrounding area with an emphasis on
Comprehensive Plan conformity, potential negative outcomes, and
neighborhood concerns; (4) adopt architectural standards for development and
redevelopment; (5) restrain the use of Special Exceptions.
Diane Ribble, 2446 Tyler Way, posed questions in relation to the financial
relationship between Roanoke College and the use of City of Salem sports
facilities. She requested that financial statements be clearly stated and put out
in full disclosure regarding this relationship for current and future allocation of
funds. She welcomed the new City Manager to Salem.
Lisa Chappell Miller, 405 Apperson Drive, continued comments from the
December 11, 2023, Council meeting. She spoke on housing needs in Salem
and the development of the new Comprehensive Plan. She expressed the need
for Council to explore updating the Code to allow for alternative styles of
housing that she found buyers to be looking for where appropriate. Ms. Miller
referred to a recent Comprehensive Planning meeting and noted that the
consultant expressed the view that the purpose of the Comprehensive Plan was
to be the foundation upon which Zoning was built. She expressed the
understanding that the Hope Tree property is private property and that they
have the right to build single-family homes on it as currently zoned. She
shared the concern that the Hope Tree rezoning request not be finalized prior
to the completion of the new Comprehensive Plan due to many potential issues
that had been shared by citizens as well as the need for the development plan
to fit with the Comprehensive Plan once it is finalized. She voiced that this
Planned Unit Development (PUD) type of unit may not be appro priate in this
location.
B. Minutes
Consider acceptance of the January 8, 2024, Work Session
and Regular Meeting minutes.
The minutes were approved as written.
C. Financial Reports
Consider acceptance of the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures
for the six months ending December 2023.
Vice Mayor Wallace questioned the following items: for six months through
the budget year, it appears that the revenues are off by 12%, expenses are up
3% for the General Fund, in the Electric Fund we are about 9% short on
projected revenues and down 5% on expenses, and in the Water Fund we are
off 10% on revenues and we are up for this time of year on expenses. He
asked Ms. Jordan if there are any concerns in relation to these numbers.
Ms. Jordan responded that in looking at the General Fund where we are
down 12% that we have to take into account the timing of when some of
those taxes are collected. As all of the taxes will not have been collected until
June, you will not see this money reflected at six months. There are the
business licenses, Personal Property Tax, and the second half of Real Estate
Tax which is due in June, so at this point she is not concerned about where
we stand in the General Fund Revenues.
Vice Mayor Wallace asked Ms. Jordan if she was concerned about th e
Water or Electric Funds.
Ms. Jordan noted that a concern with the Electric Fund was addressed at the
previous Council meeting. There was a concern that the projections were not
reflective of the actual figures for six months. Action was taken by Council to
bring an adjustment and raise the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) as of
February 1, to ensure that the revenues will cover the cost. This adjustment
will help with what is being seen in the Electric Fund. She indicated that she
needed to look further into the details of the Water fund to see if this is related
to the timing of some purchases. She noted that they were aware that some of
the revenues were down and that she would like to look more closely and see
if there was something else that was accounting for that. She shared that she
was not terribly concerned at this point because when she studies the six
months data, we are still in a good position bottom line. When she compares
this with the previous year's data, the City is $1.3 million better off than we
were at this point last year. She noted that she would look at the details and
provide more information at the next meeting.
The Financial Reports were received.
5. Old Business
A. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Consider adoption of ordinance on second reading for the request of
E2ST John, LLC, property owner, for rezoning the property located at
68 St. John Road (Tax Map # 155-2-2.1) from HBD Highway
Business District to HM Heavy Manufacturing District. (Approved on
first reading at the January 8, 2024, meeting.)
Mayor Turk requested that Mr. Van Allman share information for the
benefit of those in attendance.
Mr. Van Allman noted that this site is located just north of the former GE
property on the Mason's Creek side. He shared that the buildings going in
there were more amenable to Heavy Manufacturing because they were more
in tune with parts, storage, and things of that nature. He indicated that this was
a better fit for what was going up there and noted that there were two other
parcels that have either been through or will be coming before Council
requesting a change to that. He noted again that this was more reflective of
what was going on in that area.
William Jones motioned to adopt ordinance on second reading for the request
of E2ST John, LLC, property owner, for rezoning the property located at 68
St. John Road (Tax Map # 155-2-2.1) from HBD Highway Business District
to HM Heavy Manufacturing District. H Hunter Holliday seconded the
motion.
Ayes: Foley, Holliday, Jones, Turk, Wallace
B. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Consider adoption of ordinance on second reading for the request of
Poindexter SW Florida, LLC, property owner, for rezoning the property
located at 2105– 2121 Apperson Drive (Tax Map # 281-1-2.2) from
BCD Business Commerce District to HBD Highway Business District.
(Approved on first reading at the January 8, 2024, meeting.)
Mayor Turk asked Mr. Van Allman to comment for the benefit of the public.
Mr. Van Allman shared that this area is near Salem's jurisdictional boundary
with Roanoke City and is on Apperson Drive, located behind the Wendy's.
This is a strip building with a three to five tenants. There are other restaurants
in that area; however, with current zoning, a small restaurant or fast-food place
cannot be located in that building with current zoning. This would allow small
eating places, which he feels would be an excellent addition to the area with
the additional increase in retail.
Randy Foley motioned to adopt ordinance on second reading for the request
of Poindexter SW Florida, LLC, property owner, for rezoning the property
located at 2105– 2121 Apperson Drive (Tax Map # 281-1-2.2) from BCD
Business Commerce District to HBD Highway Business District. William
Jones seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, Holliday, Jones, Turk, Wallace
6. New Business
A. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Hold public hearing and consider ordinance on first reading for the req uest
of T J Real Properties, LLC, property owner, for rezoning the property
located at 1236 West Main Street, (Tax Map # 141-1-4) from HBD
Highway Business District to CBD Community Business District.
(Advertised in the January 11 and January 18, 2024, issues of the Salem
Times-Register.) (Recommend approval, see page 3 of Planning
Commission minutes.) STAFF REPORT
Mr. Van Allman shared that this location was on West Main Street almost
across from McDonald's. This used to be a yellow building that appeared as a
single-family house and Engineering used to be located behind this area. He
noted that in the past this had been a hair salon, a bike shop, etc. He shared
that they would like to be able to allow some tenant use on the second floor
which requires this change of zoning.
Mayor Turk opened the public hearing.
No one came forward to speak.
Mayor Turk closed the public hearing.
Randy Foley motioned to adopt ordinance on first reading for the request of T
J Real Properties, LLC, property owner, for rezoning the property located at
1236 West Main Street, (Tax Map # 141-1-4) from HBD Highway Business
District to CBD Community Business District. H Hunter Holliday seconded
the motion.
Ayes: Foley, Holliday, Jones, Turk, Wallace
B. Special Exception Permit
Hold public hearing to consider the request of Helm Building Enterprises,
LTD, property owner, for the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow
a two family dwelling on the property located at 301 Carey Avenue, (Tax
Map # 74-2-6.1). (Advertised in the January 11 and January 18, 2024, issues
of the Salem Times-Register.) (Recommend approval, 4 to 1 vote; see page 4
of Planning Commission minutes.) STAFF REPORT
Mayor Turk noted that discussion was held at the Planning Commission
meeting that was not pertinent to zoning. She shared that Council did have all
of the comments by citizens from that meeting, had reviewed them, and that
they were aware of other issues that citizens had in that area.
Mayor Turk opened the public hearing.
Chelsea Dyer, representing Helm Building, 1491 Southside Drive, requested
that Council approve for them to build a two-family dwelling on this property
which is currently zoned for single-family dwelling. She noted that a
commercial lot is to the left of this building and that the street is not all
residential and that a two-family dwelling would provide a buffer between the
commercial lot and residential. She indicated that Council had the plans, and
the plan was to build a single-level structure that would be fitting with the
neighborhood. Ms. Dyer expressed that the pushback at the Planning
Commission was very much unexpected and that the concerns were of
speeding, traffic, and truck traffic on that street, water run-off, stormwater, and
concern of the presence of renters. She noted that none of those concerns were
applicable to whether this was a single-family or those concerns.
Mr. Jones asked if the size of the structure would be the same whether it
was a single-family or two-family dwelling.
Ms. Dyer responded affirmatively. She added that this would be a 2500-foot
structure that would be divided into two units, approxim ately 56 by 44 feet
and that this was in tune with a normal single-family home.
Mayor Turk shared that she had seen the drawings and that it looked like this
would fit nicely in the neighborhood.
Ms. Dyer indicated that this met all of the setback requirements and that
everything would need to be submitted for approval through the Engineering
and Building Departments, including any stormwater concern s that would
have to be submitted and addressed as well. She also commented on the
concern related to driveways that was brought up at the Planning Commission.
She indicated that the current plan as submitted has two driveways but that
they would have no problem if required to do a single-entrance driveway.
Dynasty McNeill, 118 Carey Avenue, expressed appreciation for the
opportunity to voice her concerns this evening. She raised concerns of setting
a precedent for multi-family for other properties that were currently vacant,
traffic, speed, and safety. Pictures of the hill were shared for Council to clearly
see the consideration of safety for people walking and children playing in the
neighborhood due to the poor visibility on the hill leading up to 301 Carey
Avenue. She asked that Council take into consideration these issues.
Dennis Dessureau, 108 Carey Avenue, asked if Council had received t he
petition that was signed by the residents.
Council responded affirmatively.
Mr. Dessureau noted that other problems can be created by allowing zoning
changes. He indicated that Ms. McNeill had brought up concerns that he
planned to mention, and he requested that Council table this, go do a site
check, and consider the issues voiced by the residents of this neighborhood.
He voiced concerns about having rental properties in a residential
neighborhood such as this.
John Breen, 142 Bogey Lane, appeared before Council and noted that
rezoning by Special Exception, or Spot Zoning is detrimental to surrounding
neighborhoods. He expressed the feeling that this property should remain
single-family at least until the Comprehensive Plan is completed. He asked
that Council not grant this Special Exception.
Philip Beland, 312 Carey Avenue, noted that the property he owns is at the
Northern end of Carey Avenue at the corner of Carey Avenue and Harrison
Avenue. He repeated that this was a very steep hill with a sharp left-hand turn.
This is a through street from Harrison and he indicated that there was a
tremendous amount of traffic on this street. He expressed safety concerns due
to visibility and speed and stated that you cannot see the proposed driveway
until you are quite close because you are right at the crest of the hill and the
driveway is down the other side. Mr. Beland spoke of the difficulty of entering
and exiting this driveway. He requested that Council postpone a decision, visit
the neighborhood, and watch what goes on. He noted that they were in no way
opposed to a single-family dwelling and that the previous owners h ad
proposed a single-family dwelling. He expressed concerns about the impact on
the neighborhood if it was allowed to become a multi-family dwelling.
Kenneth Griggs, 145 Carey Avenue, voiced concerns about parking at a
potential multi-family dwelling. He requested that Council keep this as a
single-family dwelling.
Will McNeill, 113 Carey Avenue, expressed a love for Salem and thanked
Council for all they do to make it what it is. He acknowledged the difficulty
of providing decent and affordable housing. He asked that Council not rush a
decision at the risk of safety. He spoke of a difficult experience their family
had gone through due to a renter in their backyard in the past. He repeated the
issue of visibility on the hill and corner. Mr. McNeill requested to keep the
street as it was designed as single-family.
Chris Sain, 311 Carey Avenue, asserted that property is purchased as an
investment and he expressed concern that, if this property were allowed to be
multi-family, the property values would decrease. He also noted concerns of
water and drainage. He requested that this property remain single-family.
Chelsea Dyer approached Council and was informed that the guidelines
did not allow a citizen to address Council a second time in the same
public hearing.
Fawn Robbins, 311 Carey Avenue, indicated that she was not opposed to a
single-family dwelling but conveyed concerns of a negative impact on
property values as well as potential negative impacts on the neighborhood.
She stated that she felt the best choice was for this to remain single-family.
Lynn Irby, of Quality Homes of Roanoke, spoke on behalf of herself and
business partner Taylor Stone, previous owners of the property in question.
She shared that they had subdivided the property being discussed and had
every intention of keeping this a single-family street. They sold the property
but spoke this evening on behalf of the residents of this street and requested
that Council would do as the citizens were requesting and drive up and dow n
on this road to see the situation. She noted concerns with multi-family as
already voiced. Ms. Irby specifically noted the burden of more cars and safety
due to blind curves and visibility. She requested that Council hear and consider
the comments of the citizens.
Teddy Dyer, of Helm Building, 1491 Southside Drive, conveyed that the
intent is not to look at the problems that the rest of the street is facing. He
noted that whether this was a single-family versus multi-family dwelling does
not guarantee that there will be more or less cars on the street. It is their
feeling that this is a valuable property to turn into a dual-family residence
because it would be a buffer between a commercial property. They would be
keeping the same square footage as if this were a single-family dwelling and
the water runoff would be the same. He asked that they trust the Building
Department in Community Development because this would be built within
the same standards they require and would go through all of the proper
channels if this Special Exception was permitted. He stated that there was no
guarantee of how many cars would be around any dwelling. He did share the
concern about tractor-trailer trucks using that street. He expressed that this fit
well as a buffer between businesses and single-family dwelling.
Mayor Turk closed the public hearing.
Mayor Turk asked Mr. Van Allman to comment about sight lines. He noted
two main concerns with this area as it relates to engineering: stormwater and
traffic. He noted that Carey was an old street. The number of driveway
entrances is an issue, and this would be required to have one ent rance. if
passed. This is not a dense subdivision. Zoning determines certain size lots for
Residential Single-Family Zoning. That is how density is determined. He also
noted that there is an issue with stormwater caused by the hills. It is difficult
getting the water out. He has brought this to the attention of the Public Works
Committee and also let the Planning Commission know that this is an issue
that may need to be looked at to see if there is any possibility of alleviating any
stormwater issues. He feels that the traffic issue is more of an enforcement
issue.
Mr. Foley noted that he did not feel that whether this was single-or multi-
family affected any of these issues. He did express appreciation for the fact
that this was a single-family neighborhood, and he has opposed most instances
of spot zoning during his time on Council. Although he does appreciate this
business and their business in Salem, he did not feel that this was the
appropriate thing to do in this neighborhood.
Mr. Wallace commented that looking at the map, it appeared that Council had
heard from more than half of the neighbors on that street. Those residents had
an expectation of zoning when they purchased their lot, and he did not feel
that it was fair to disrupt their neighborhood eve n though this was a quality
developer.
Mr. Foley noted that a vacant single-family dwelling could still have renters,
but he still felt this was best for this neighborhood.
Mr. Holliday noted that he agreed with all of the comments that had been
made. He indicated that he would want his neighborhood to remain
residential, and he understood their concerns.
Randy Foley motioned to deny the request of Helm Building Enterprises,
LTD, property owner, for the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to
allow a two-family dwelling on the property located at 301 Carey Avenue,
(Tax Map # 74-2-6.1. H Hunter Holliday seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, Holliday, Jones, Turk, Wallace
C. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Hold public hearing and consider ordinance on first reading for the
request of Helm Building Enterprises, LTD, property owner, for
rezoning the property located at 416 Electric Road (Tax Map # 150-3-
1) from HBD Highway Business District to HM Heavy Manufacturing
District. (Advertised in the January 11 and January 18, 2024, issues of
the Salem Times-Register.) (Recommend approval, see page 9 of
Planning Commission minutes.) STAFF REPORT
Mr. Van Allman noted that this was the same area as the earlier rezoning that
was heard earlier this evening for a second hearing. This is just north of the
GE plant in that area and is being requested for the same reasons.
Mayor Turk opened the public hearing.
Barney Horrell, Brushy Mountain Engineering, 3553 Carvins Cove Road, on
behalf of Helm Building, noted that this was another lot in the St . Johns
development area. The Heavy Manufacturing Zoning better suits the needs of
the future development for the property. At this time, there is no proposed
building for this property. After this property becomes HM there is one other
parcel that is still zoned Highway Business District (HBD); the last parcel that
adjoins the GE property and the GE property is zoned HM. He noted that in
the last week he has submitted the rezoning application for that property. They
are taking that entire development and over time it has changed from HBD to
HM to better suit the tenants. This is a continuation of that process.
Mayor Turk closed the public hearing.
William Jones motioned to adopt ordinance on first reading for the request of
Helm Building Enterprises, LTD, property owner, for rezoning the property
located at 416 Electric Road (Tax Map # 150-3-1) from HBD Highway
Business District to HM Heavy Manufacturing District. Randy Foley
seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, Holliday, Jones, Turk, Wallace
D. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Hold public hearing to consider the request of Virginia Baptist Children's
Home (dba HopeTree Family Services), property owner, for rezoning the
properties located at 1000 block Red Ln and a portion of 860 Mount
Vernon Lane (Tax Map #'s 41-1-1, 41-1-2, 41-1-3, 41-1-4, 41-1-5, 41-1-6,
and a portion of 44-3-from RSF Residential Single Family to PUD
Planned Unit District. Petitioners have requested a continuance until the
February 14, 2024, meeting. (Continued until the February 14, 2024,
meeting. See page 3 of Planning Commission minutes.) STAFF REPORT
Mayor Turk noted that at this point Council will need to continue the public
hearing to another date. It is possible that consideration of this item will be a
March date for Council. They want to allow ample time for Council's
examination of the proposal and there remains information that the Planning
Commission is waiting on. Council is hoping to meet with the Planning
Commission on this as well. Mayor Turk noted that Council would ke ep the
citizens informed.
Mr. Light clarified that March 11th is the date under consideration for the
Public Hearing to be continued to and that in order to continue this a specific
date must be named in order to take action on this item.
Councilman Foley noted that the item could then be continued again from
that date if appropriate.
Randy Foley motioned to continue to the March 11, 2024, Council meeting,
and follow procedurally if needed to move from that date, the Public Hearing
for the request of Virginia Baptist Children's Home (dba HopeTree Family
Services), property owner, for rezoning the properties located at 1000 block
Red Ln and a portion of 860 Mount Vernon Lane (Tax Map #'s 41-1-1, 41-1-2,
41-1-3, 41-1-4, 41-1-5, 41-1-6, and a portion of 44-3-10) from RSF
Residential Single Family to PUD Planned Unit District. William Jones
seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, Holliday, Jones, Turk, Wallace
E. Graham White Manufacturing Company Performance Agreement
Consider a request of approval and authorizing the City Manager to
finalize and execute a Performance Agreement between the City of Salem,
Graham White Manufacturing Company, a subsidiary of Wabtec, and the
Economic Development Authority of the City of Salem.
Mr. Light noted that Graham White was a long-time manufacturing company
in the City of Salem that was run by Wabtec. They have the opportunit y to
bring some business to Salem and are working with the Economic
Development Authority (EDA), the Economic Development Office, and the
State of Virginia. The Performance Agreement being presented has already
been approved by the EDA. They will bring a minimum of $2 million in
investments in the new facility and thirty-eight new jobs. The City, through the
EDA, will provide a grant of $25,000 in two successive years for a total of
$50,000 for Machinery and Tools tax payments.
Randy Foley motioned to approve and authorize the City Manager to finalize
and execute a Performance Agreement between Graham White Manufacturing
Company, a subsidiary of Wabtec, the City of Salem, and the Economic
Development Authority of the City of Salem. William Jones seconded the
motion.
Ayes: Foley, Holliday, Jones, Turk, Wallace
F. Railroad Crossings
Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Norfolk Southern related to the removal of railroad track crossings at
three locations in the City for a line that is no longer in service.
Mr. Light shared that there are three crossings included in the line that is no
longer in service. These are East Main Street at the intersection of Kessler Mill
Road, Texas Street, and Roanoke Boulevard. The Railroad does not deem that
line as active, so they are willing to remove the tracks and the City will repave
it. If it were ever financially sustainable in the future that this section be put
back into service by the Railroad, the City would mill the pavement and
Norfolk and Southern would be responsible for reinstalling the tracks.
Removing the tracks at these crossings will improve the condition of the
streets for motorists.
Randy Foley motioned to authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with Norfolk Southern related to the removal of railroad track
crossings at three locations in the City for a line that is no longer in service.
William Jones seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, Holliday, Jones, Turk, Wallace
G. Memorandum of Understanding - McAfee Knob Trailhead Shuttle Consider authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Roanoke County to
provide transportation services to citizens and visitors in Salem to
utilize the McAfee Knob Trailhead Shuttle.
Mr. Light explained that Roanoke County operates the trailhead shuttle at the
Park & Ride at Exit 140. In communicating with them, City staff saw an
opportunity to provide access for the City of Salem as people come to eat,
shop, and make use of recreational amenities. There is no cost to the City. This
will be an on-demand service with pickup locations at Longwood Park and
South Broad Street.
Randy Foley motioned to authorize the City Manager or his designee to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Roanoke County to
provide transportation services to citizens and visitors in Salem to utilize
the McAfee Knob Trailhead Shuttle. H Hunter Holliday seconded the
motion.
Ayes: Foley, Holliday, Jones, Turk, Wallace
H. Boards and Commissions
Consider appointments to various boards and commissions.
Randy Foley motioned to appoint Denise King to replace Ann Tripp for the
remainder of a three-year term ending December 31, 2024 to the Blue Ridge
Behavioral Healthcare Board, to re-appoint Daniel Hart for a three-year term
ending February 14, 2027, to the Real Estat e Tax Relief Review Board, and to
appoint Chris Dorsey to replace H. Robert Light as a full member for a four-
year term ending February 3, 2028, and appoint H. Robert Light as an
alternate for a four-year term ending February 3, 2028 to the Western Virginia
Regional Industrial Facility Authority. William Jones seconded the motion.
Ayes: Foley, Holliday, Jones, Turk, Wallace
7. Adjournment
Mayor Turk shared for the benefit of the citizens that there are several
positions that are currently available. She encouraged them to go online and
see if any of these appealed to them.
Vice-Mayor Wallace noted that recently property tax evaluations were sent out
to citizens, and many had increased by 10%. He indicated that this was
cumulative over the past three years for an increase of 30%. He asked Council
to be thinking so they could give consideration to lowering the real estate tax
rate to offset some of these increases for the citizens. He asked that they think
about considering this and taking action over the next couple of months. He did
not wish to take action this evening.
Mr. Foley agreed that he thought this was a great consideration.
Mayor Turk commented that this was the trend across the Nation because there
was less supply and a great demand for housing, causing prices to skyrocket.
She expressed that Council understood and would look at this to see if anything
could be done. She asked that citizens bear in mind that everything had gone up
and that adjustments were being made.
Mayor Turk announced that on February 5th at 6:00 p.m. at East Salem
Elementary School a Comprehensive Plan Study would be held at which
citizens could give input on what was going on in the City as it is determined
how we will move ahead in the future.
Mayor Turk was asked if this would include discussion on Hope Tree or
zoning regulations.
Mr. Van Allman responded that these meetings were generally more structured
and that specific projects were not discussed but that general trends were
discussed. He shared that zoning discussi on would be more general as well, so
the specific details were not the point of that meeting.
Councilman Foley added that the consultant was leading this session
was not involved with Hope Tree or that potential project. His focus was
on the Comprehensive Plan.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Item #5A
Date: 2/12/2024
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
HELD AT CITY HALL
AGENDA ITEM: Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Consider ordinance on second reading for the request of T J Real
Properties, LLC, property owner, for rezoning the property located at 1236
West Main Street, (Tax Map # 141-1-4) from HBD Highway Business
District to CBD Community Business District. (Approved on first reading at
the January 22, 2024, meeting.)
SUBMITTED BY: Max Dillon, Planner
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
SITE CHARACTERISTICS:
Zoning: HBD Highway Business District
Land Use Plan Designation: Commercial
Existing Use: Commercial – personal services (nail salon)
Proposed Use: Mixed Use
The subject property (1236 West Main Street) consists of a 0.348 acre tract of land which currently sits
within the HBD Highway Business District designation. The applicant is requesting to rezone the
property from HBD Highway Business District to CBD Community Business District in order to
complement the existing commercial use with a residential unit on the second floor of the structure.
Damaged by a fire in 2023, the structure which currently houses a nail salon on its bottom floor (TJ Nails
& Spa) also possessed an upper level unit that was not permitted for residential living. Because the
applicant desires to allow employees of the downstairs commercial operation to live on-site in the
upstairs unit, a rezoning from HBD Highway Business District to CBD Community Business District to
allow for mixed use is required.
Section 106-602.13. of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance defines “Mixed use” as “a single building or
parcel wherein multiple uses such as residential and commercial share space.”
The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) identifies this area as commercial.
REQUIREMENTS:
The proposal meets the requirements of Section 106-213.3. Site development regulations for CBD.
Planning Commission Meeting
MINUTES
Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 7:00 PM Work Session 6:00PM Regular Session 7:00PM Community Room, Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Boulevard:
WORK SESSION
1. Call to Order
A work session of the Planning Commission of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held
in the Community Room, Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem,
Virginia, at 6:00 p.m. on January 10, 2024; there being the members of said
Commission, to wit: Vicki G. Daulton, Chair; Dee King, Vice Chair; Reid Garst, Neil L.
Conner, and Jackson Beamer; together with Christopher J. Dorsey, City Manager; H.
Robert Light, Assistant City Manager; Mary Ellen Wines, Planning & Zoning
Administrator; Charles E. Van Allman, Jr., Director of Community Development;
Maxwell S. Dillon, Planner; and Jim Guynn, City Attorney; and the following business
was transacted: Chair Daulton called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and reported
that this date, place and time had been set for the Commission to hold a work
session
2. New Business
A. Discussion of items on the January agenda 1. 1236 West Main Street rezoning from HBD to CBD 2. 301 Carey Avenue SEP two-family dwelling 3. 416 Electric Road rezoning from HBD to HM 4. 860 Mount Vernon Lane rezoning from RSF to PUD
A discussion was held regarding the items on the January agenda.
3. Adjournment Chair Daulton inquired if there were any other items for discussion and hearing
none, adjourned the work session at 6:55 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION
1. Call to Order
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A regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Salem, Virginia, was
held after due and proper notice in the Community Room, Salem Civic Center,
1001 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, Virginia, at 7:00 p.m., on January 10, 2024.
Notice of such hearing was published in the December 28, 2023, and January 4,
2024, issues of the "Salem Times Register," a newspaper published and having
general circulation in the City of Salem. All adjacent property owners were
notified via the U. S. Postal Service.
The Commission, constituting a legal quorum, presided together with Christopher
J. Dorsey, City Manager; H. Robert Light, Assistant City Manager; Jim Guynn, City
Attorney; Mary Ellen Wines, Planning & Zoning Administrator; Maxwell S. Dillon,
City Planner; and Charles E. Van Allman, Jr., Director of Community
Development, and the following business was transacted:
A. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Election of Officers
On motion by Dee King, seconded by Jackson Beamer, and duly carried Vicki Daulton
was appointed Chair of the Commission. Roll call vote: all – aye.
On motion by Reid Garst, seconded by Neil Conner, and duly carried Dee King was
appointed Vice Chair of the Commission. Roll call vote: all – aye.
On motion by Neil Conner, seconded by Dee King, and duly carried Christopher J.
Dorsey was appointed Executive Secretary of the Commission. Roll call vote: all –
aye.
On motion by Neil Conner, seconded by Jackson Beamer, and duly carried H. Robert
Light was appointed Deputy Executive Secretary of the Commission. Roll call vote: all
– aye.
On motion by Jackson Beamer, seconded by Dee King, and duly carried Chris Dadak
and Charles E. Van Allman, Jr., were appointed designated agents of the Commission.
Roll call vote: all – aye.
3. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes Consider acceptance of the minutes from the December 13, 2023, work
session and regular meeting.
On motion by Vice Chair King, seconded by Member Conner, and duly
carried the minutes were continued until the February 14, 2024, meeting.
Roll call vote: all – aye.
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4. New Business
On motion by Member Beamer, seconded by Member Conner, and duly carried, Item 4
was moved to Item 1. Roll call vote: - all aye.
D. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Hold public hearing to consider the request of Virginia Baptist Children's Home
(dba HopeTree Family Services), property owner, for rezoning the properties
located at 1000 block Red Ln and a portion of 860 Mount Vernon Lane (Tax Map #'s 41-1-1, 41-1-2, 41-1-3, 41-1-4, 41-1-5, 41-1-6, and a portion of 44-
3-10) from RSF Residential Single Family to PUD Planned Unit
District. Petitioners have requested a continuance until the February 14, 2024,
meeting.
Jon Morris, President and CEO of HopeTree Family Services, appeared before the
Commission and requested a continuance of the request until the February 14,
2024, meeting.
On motion by Member Garst, seconded by Member Conner, and duly carried,
the request of Virginia Baptist Children's Home (dba HopeTree Family
Services), property owner, for rezoning the properties located at 1000 block
Red Ln and a portion of 860 Mount Vernon Lane (Tax Map #'s 41-1-1, 41-1-2,
41-1-3, 41-1-4, 41-1-5, 41-1-6, and a portion of 44-3-10) from RSF Residential
Single Family to PUD Planned Unit District was continued until the February
14, 2024, meeting. Roll call vote: all – aye.
A. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Hold public hearing to consider the request of T J Real Properties, LLC,
property owner, for rezoning the property located at 1236 West Main
Street, (Tax Map # 141-1-4) from HBD Highway Business District to
CBD Community Business District.
Staff noted the following:
The subject property (1236 West Main Street) consists of a 0.348-acre
tract of land which currently sits within the HBD Highway Business
District designation. The applicant is requesting to rezone the property
from HBD Highway Business District to CBD Community Business
District in order to complement the existing commercial use with a
residential unit on the second floor of the structure.
Damaged by a fire in 2023, the structure which currently houses a nail
salon on its bottom floor (TJ Nails & Spa) also possessed an upper-level
unit that was not permitted for residential living. Because the applicant
desires to allow employees of the downstairs commercial operation to
live on-site in the upstairs unit, a rezoning from HBD Highway Business
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District to CBD Community Business District to allow for mixed use is
required.
Section 106-602.13. of the City of Salem Zoning Ordinance defines
“Mixed use” as “a single building or parcel wherein multiple uses such as
residential and commercial share space.”
The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) identifies this area as commercial.
Hoa Nguyen, 1236 West Main Street, Salem, property owner, appeared
before the Commission and stated that there are three rooms upstairs
that they would like to rent the space to someone.
Member Garst questioned if it would be one apartment.
Mr. Nguyen stated that it would be one apartment with three rooms.
Chair Daulton questioned if there would be three people renting and
asked if there was a kitchen upstairs.
Mr. Nguyen stated that three people could rent. There was not a kitchen
upstairs, but there is a kitchen area downstairs the renters can use.
Chair Daulton questioned if employees would be renting the rooms.
Mr. Nguyen stated that he was not sure who would be renting the space.
A discussion was held regarding parking spaces, and access to the lower-
level kitchen. It was noted that there is an internal staircase that allows
access between the upstairs units and the downstairs kitchen. It was also
noted that the owner will need to go to the Building Official for the
firewall to be placed between the living space and business.
No other person(s) appeared related to the request.
On motion by Member Reid, seconded by Member Jackson and duly
carried, the request T J Real Properties, LLC, property owner, for
rezoning the property located at 1236 West Main Street, (Tax Map #
141-1-4) from HBD Highway Business District to CBD Community
Business District was approved. The roll call vote: all – aye.
B. Special Exception Permit Hold public hearing to consider the request of Helm Building Enterprises,
LTD, property owner, for the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow
a two-family dwelling on the property located at 301 Carey Avenue, (Tax
Map # 74-2-6.1).
Staff noted the following:
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The subject property (301 Carey Avenue) consists of a 0.363acre tract of land
which currently sits within the RSF Residential Single-Family designation. The
applicant is seeking a Special Exception Permit to allow a two-family dwelling
on the property.
Currently vacant, the subject property is situated in a neighborhood of
primarily single-family homes; however, there is a mix of uses in the
surrounding area bounded by Carey and Brand Avenue, along with several
multi-family units along Hale Avenue. If approved, the applicant intends to
build an approximately 2,500 square foot (~56x44) two family dwelling (side-
by-side) comprised of board and batten siding on the exterior. The proposed
site plan satisfies the RSF Residential Single Family setback regulations.
The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) identifies this area as residential, still
consistent with the proposed utilization of the property should the Special
Exception Permit be granted.
Teddy Dyer, 357 Penguin Lane, property owner, appeared before the
Commission and stated that he plans to build a one-story, decorated two-
family dwelling on the parcel. He feels that it would fit well in the
neighborhood and would be a buffer between single-family and a commercial
property next door. There are also other apartments within two blocks of the
property, other two-family dwellings within a couple blocks, as well as the
former Elizabeth Arden building and VDOT within a block of the property;
therefore, he does not feel that a single-family dwelling is the only use of the
property.
Vice Chair King questioned if the drawings/plans submitted are what he is
proposing the dwelling to look like and if the plans could be a condition of
approval.
Mr. Dyer confirmed.
Member Garst questioned if there any use on the second floor.
Mr. Dyer stated that there was not a second floor--it was a “dead” gable. He
stated that there would be firewall down the middle, a decorative front, nice
sides. The elevations were submitted with the plans to show that he does not
plan to build a “rinky dink” shed on the property.
Member Conner questioned what the projected rent would be on the units.
Mr. Dyer stated that he does not have a projected rent at this time. He
stated that there is a need for rental property in Salem—each unit would have
three bedrooms and he does not plan to rent to college students.
Phillip Beland, 312 Carey Avenue, appeared before the Commission and
stated that he lives diagonally across the street from the property. He
questioned the requirements necessary for the property to be built on and
gave a background on his property. He discussed site distance requirements,
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speeding issues, and addressed his concerns regarding the safety of children
playing. He stated that just below the side of the road the property is to build
on is flooded from surface water runoff for most of the summer every
summer. He stated that there are no provisions for surface water runoff, and
the proposed development will compound the current issues. He stated that
the street has been in place since the 1700s with very few improvements. He
further stated that Carey Avenue is a very narrow street and has not been
widened—more often than not, vehicles will have to pull over to let an
oncoming vehicle pass. Carey Avenue is not a very accessible street.
Member Reid questioned if Mr. Beland’s concerns were primarily traffic and
stormwater issues.
Mr. Beland confirmed, as well as who will rent the property.
Chair Daulton stated that a single-family residence can be built on the
property by-right.
Mr. Beland questioned the subdivision of the property.
Charles E. Van Allman, Jr., Director of Community Development addressed
the issue of why it is a lot-- the standards Mr. Beland spoke of are today’s
requirements and were not necessarily required 10 years or 15 years ago.
Carey Avenue is an old road and so is the land along the road. If there is a lot
by record that is zoned Residential Single Family and if the City does not
allow you to build when it is allowed by-right by zoning, that is a taking of
property.
Mr. Beland stated that the parcel just became an individual lot last year. The
parcel was originally part of the lot located at 311 Carey Avenue—the Price
residence. He stated that the original parcel was subdivided, and 301 Carey
Avenue was created.
Chair Daulton stated that the lot was sold as a lot and the buyer has a right by
law in the State of Virginia if it is zoned, in this case Residential Single Family,
to build a single-family house by right.
Mr. Van Allman noted that the lot meets the zoning requirements. The 10-
mph limit Mr. Beland spoke about is not a law, it is a “rule of thumb” and is
not an absolute. He further noted that the city works with developers for the
safety and betterment of residents.
Member Conner noted that the Commission will only be voting on the use of
the property, and that other requirements will be dealt with through the site
plan process. He asked Mr. Beland if he had concerns other than the traffic
and stormwater specific to this proposal.
Mr. Beland stated that he is concerned with who will be renting the property.
There is a single-family residence currently being rented to college students
that cause issues in the neighborhood.
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Chair Daulton stated that the concerns Mr. Beland has are police matters and
other issues. She asked that he speak with the Zoning Administrator or other
members of the Community Development in an attempt to address the
issues.
Dennis Dessureau, 108 Carey Avenue, appeared before the Commission and
requested that the Commission listen to the concerns. He stated that there
are a lot of issues on Carey Avenue—50-foot trailers use Carey Avenue to
service the businesses that are not located on Carey Avenue. There are
young children who live on the street, and he has concerns about the safety
of the children due to speeding, partying, etc. He also stated that there are
stormwater issues, and that the water pressure is depleting over time. He
further stated that is a busy corner where the proposed dwelling is to be built.
He asked that the Commission have compassion and understanding for the
current residents on the street. He presented the Commission with a petition
signed by the residents of Carey Avenue.
Member Garst asked the Director of Community Development if the water
runoff would be less if a single-family dwelling was built on the parcel.
Mr. Van Allman, stated that it is based on square footage and if the builder
wanted to construct a single-family home the same square-footage as the
proposed two-family dwelling, it would be the same either way.
Member Beamer questioned how long Mr. Dessureau has lived on Carey
Avenue.
Mr. Dessureau stated that he has lived there since 2014.
Member Conner questioned if Mr. Beland was met with the same resistance
when he developed his lot in 2017.
Mr. Dessureau stated that no, he was not.
Member Conner stated that the issues being brought up are not what the
Commission can address with the decision the Commission is being asked to
make. He stated that the issues need to be addressed in a different venue.
Chair Daulton noted that the Planning Commission is a recommending body
only, and that City Council ultimately makes the decision. She asked that the
residents address the concerns being raised with the Community
Development Department.
Mr. Van Allman stated that he is aware of the storm water issues on Carey
Avenue.
Kenneth Griggs, 145 Carey Avenue, appeared before the Commission and
stated that he lives where all the water come to. His backyard is over halfway
flooded right now from all of the runoff. He stated that he has argued with
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the city multiple times and has been told that nothing can be done. He has
lived there since 1993 and he is tired of the standing water—his grandchildren
cannot even go outside. He showed the Commission photos of the standing
water currently in his backyard.
Mr. Dyer reappeared before the Commission and stated that he would not
have to appear before the Commission to build a single-family dwelling and
there would not be any checks and balances other than the building
department. He further stated that he lives in Salem, he grew up in Salem, he
graduated from Salem High School, he played football, he gives back for the
community. He cares about the community and is a part of the community
and asked that the current residents trust him when he tells them that they
will not find anyone nicer who will care about the neighborhood and will
make sure there will not be college students living in the proposed
development. He further noted that he realizes this is a place to vent, but it is
also a place where he lets the residents know that he will try to the right
thing, he will follow the rules, he builds in Salem already—he owns multiple
properties in Salem, his business is in Salem, and he can be found at Helm
Building. There is no reason that he ever wants to come into a community
and disrupt it.
Fawn Robbins, 311 Carey Avenue, appeared before the Commission and
stated that she lives right next to the proposed development. She requested
to see the plan for what will be build.
Chelsea Dyer, 357 Penguin Lane, appeared before the Commission and
stated that the total square footage will be between 2600 and 2800 square
feet—two 1300 to 1400 square feet per unit. She noted that the building
plan meets all the required setbacks with room to spare. The structure will be
single level, not a two-story dwelling, which will suit senior living or a family.
She reiterated that she does not anticipate renting to anyone that will be a
problem.
Ms. Robbins stated that she struggles with college students and the
ramifications of having them live in the neighborhood.
Mrs. Dyer reappeared before the Commission and stated that the issues
being brought up are issues with existing residents and are not related to the
proposed development of the property. The issues need to be addressed
with the police department or another department of the city as building or
not building on the property will not fix the behaviors of current residents,
tractor trailers on the street, etc. She stated that building or not building on
the property also will not cause any of the issues. She stated that she
understands the neighbors’ concerns and will try to be a good neighbor, but
the concerns being raised are not related to what the Commission will
recommend.
Member Conner stated that one thing the Commission cannot do is preclude
someone from legal activity because someone else not related to them is
doing something illegal. The Commission has to look at the request and
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assume the petition will act legally. The Commission is only considering the
use of the property. Behind that is the hope is that the development does
not “go south” and cause harm or detriment to the community. He realizes
that there are issues on Carey Avenue, but the Commission cannot use that
there is a “party house” as a reason to deny development of a parcel.
Tim Skime, 130 Carey Avenue, appeared before the Commission and stated
he is concerned about the potential development having an adverse effect on
property values.
Member Conner stated that in his opinion, the presence of the two-family
dwelling will increase neighboring property values. He further stated that he
realizes the neighbors’ concerns but feels there is a need for denser housing
and feels this is the best use of the property.
Greg Linkous, 300 Carey Avenue, appeared before the Commission and
stated that he has lived there for 10 years and is not in favor of a multi-family
dwelling primarily due to the prospect of devaluation of neighboring homes.
He does not feel that renters will not value and take care of the property and
feels that renters devalue the surrounding single-family owned properties.
Phillip Beland reappeared before the Commission and stated that some of the
neighbors were interested in purchasing the property.
Phil Hall, 937 Harrison Avenue, appeared before the Commission and stated
that he is absolutely against a multi-family development of the property.
No other persons(s) appeared related to the request.
On motion by Member Conner, seconded by Member Beamer and duly
carried, the request of Helm Building Enterprises, LTD, property owner, for
the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow a two-family dwelling on
the property located at 301 Carey Avenue, (Tax Map # 74-2-6.1) was
approved. The roll call vote: Conner – aye, Beamer – aye, Garst – nay, King –
aye, Daulton – aye.
C. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Hold public hearing to consider the request of Helm Building Enterprises,
LTD, property owner, for rezoning the property located at 416 Electric Road
(Tax Map # 150-3-1) from HBD Highway Business District to HM Heavy
Manufacturing District.
The subject property (416 Electric Road) consists of a 4.001acre tract of land
which currently sits within the HBD Highway Business District designation. To
provide a bit of history, this large parcel was formerly zoned HM Heavy
Manufacturing, and at that time, it encompassed the parcels now recognized as
71 St. John Road and 105 St. John Road. A 2007 subdivision resulted in the
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formation of 71 St. John (retaining its HM Heavy Manufacturing designation), and
a subsequent rezoning adjusted 416 Electric Road (which included the yet to be
formed 105 St. John Road) from HM Heavy Manufacturing to HBD Highway
Business District in anticipation of future commercial development. Since then,
the St. John Place Commerce Center has developed in an industrial nature, and
correspondingly, this request seeks to return 416 Electric Road to the HM Heavy
Manufacturing classification. This parcel is currently vacant, but a grading plan
has been submitted to prepare it for future development.
While there is no concrete site plan for the future development of the property,
the uses specified in the HM Heavy Manufacturing District are consistent with
existing development in the adjacent St. John Place Commerce Center. Although
some of the site sits within the floodplain, any future development will be
elevated above the 100-year floodplain to meet the necessary requirements.
The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) identifies this area as industrial which is
consistent with the proposed future utilization of the property
Barney Horrell, Brushy Mountain Engineering, appeared before the Commission
on behalf of the property owner. He complimented the city for maintaining its
GIS information. He stated that this is the vacant parcel across from the fire
department on Electric Road. It is currently an undeveloped, overgrown hayfield
previously used by General Electric that leads down to the soccer fields
maintained by the Sabres Soccer Club. He stated that there is currently not a
concrete plan for the future development of the property—he has done concept
plans on the best way to develop the property. Long-term he feels the
development will be similar to the current developments being done on
neighboring properties. He further stated that a bond was approved at the
previous City Council meeting to do site work on the lot. In anticipation of future
development, the request is to rezone the property from HBD to HM, which is
consistent with the other two buildings currently being built, as well as the
properties going toward the former GE property and the GE property. He thinks
there is only one more lot currently zoned HBD and he anticipates being before
the Commission requesting that parcel to be rezoned to HM as well.
Vice Chair King asked if the “tail” of the property has plans for future
development given its narrow feature.
Mr. Horrell stated that this is a “remanent” property that extends all the way to
Lynchburg Turnpike and gets very narrow at that point. In his concept plans, the
growth will likely be from the current buildings being constructed toward
Lynchburg Turnpike.
Ted Dyer, Helm Building, 1491 Southside Drive, property owner, appeared before
the Commission and stated that he will build something like what has been
constructed on the corner. He plans to dress up the area and bring new
businesses to the area. He announced that Sunbelt Flooring will be moving into
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the corner lot—a five-year lease with up to 15-years has been signed. He is
looking at another medical center to go into the second building. He is trying to
grow jobs and hopes to build five to six new buildings constructed for new
businesses in Salem.
Mr. Van Allman noted that Mr. Dyer and Mr. Horrell have already acquired a
common plan of development for the development, and he thanked them for
doing the right thing. He further noted that the state required stormwater
requirements are being met.
No other person(s) appeared related to the request.
On motion made by Member Beamer, seconded by Vice Chair King, and duly
carried the request of Helm Building Enterprises, LTD, property owner, for
rezoning the property located at 416 Electric Road (Tax Map # 150-3-1) from
HBD Highway Business District to HM Heavy Manufacturing District was
approved. The roll call vote: all – aye.
5. Adjournment
On motion by Member Conner, seconded by Vice Chair, the meeting was adjourned at
8:41 pm.
City Council meeting, January 22, 2024, 6:30 p.m. Community Room, Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Boulevard
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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 106-110, ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 106, OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, RELATING TO ZONING AND DIVIDING THE CITY INTO BUILDING DISTRICTS AND
ESTABLISHING DISTRICT BOUNDARY LINES ON THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, that Section 106-110, Article I,
Chapter 106 of The Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, relating to building district boundary lines be amended
in the following particular and no other, viz:
That the following described property in the City of Salem of T J Real Properties, LLC, property owner,
located at 1236 West Main Street (Tax Map # 141-1-4) be and the same is hereby changed from HBD Highway
Business District to CBD Community Business District, and the map referred to shall be changed in this respect
and no other, said property being described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point on the south side of West Main Street, said point b eing 180 feet west of the intersection of West Main Street
with westerly right-of-way line of Wells Street, said point being corner to the 0.348 acre parcel herein described and t he property of
R.H.C. Associates; thence leaving said point of BEGINNING and
following line between the 0.348 acre parcel herein described and the R.H.C. Associates property, S. 05 26' E., passing an iron pin at
145 feet, in all 148.80 feet to a point, corner to Tract. “A” of the E. F. Blankenship Co. Map, property of Thomas J. Clayton, et ux;
thence with Tract "A" of the E. F. Blankenship Co. Map. S, 82 01' W., 101.2 feel to a point: thence continuing between the Clayton
property and the property herein described, N. 06 05' W., passing an iron pin on line at 3.49 feet, In all a total distance of 148.49 feet
to an iron pin on the south side of West Main Street; thence with the south side of West Main Stree t, N. 81 53' E., 102. 90 feet to the
point of BEGINNING and being a parcel of land containing 0.348 acre as shown on ma p for Chalmer C. Cooper of 0.348 acre tract,
prepared by T. P. Parker & Son, Engineers & Surveyors, dated February 3, 1992, and recorded in the Circuit Court Clerk's Office of
the City of Salem, Virginia. In Deed Book 180, page 192.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and
the same are hereby repealed.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten (10) days after its final passage.
Upon a call for an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows:
H. Hunter Holliday –
William D. Jones –
Byron Randolph Foley –
James W. Wallace, III –
Renee F. Turk –
Passed:
Effective:
/s/____ _
Mayor
ATTEST:
H. Robert Light
Clerk of Council
City of Salem, Virginia
Item #5B
Date: 2/12/2024
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
HELD AT CITY HALL
AGENDA ITEM: Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Consider ordinance on second reading for the request of Helm Building
Enterprises, LTD, property owner, for rezoning the property located at 416
Electric Road (Tax Map # 150-3-1) from HBD Highway Business District
to HM Heavy Manufacturing District. (Approved on first reading at the
January 22, 2024, meeting.)
SUBMITTED BY: Max Dillon, Planner
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
SITE CHARACTERISTICS:
Zoning: HBD Highway Business District
Land Use Plan Designation: Industrial
Existing Use: Vacant
Proposed Use: Future Development (commercial, office, industrial)
The subject property (416 Electric Road) consists of a 4.001 acre tract of land which currently sits within
the HBD Highway Business District designation. To provide a bit of history, thislarge parcel was formerly
zoned HM Heavy Manufacturing, and at that time, it encompassed the parcels now recognized as 71 St.
John Road and 105 St. John Road. A 2007 subdivision resulted in the formation of 71 St. John (retaining
its HM Heavy Manufacturing designation), and a subsequent rezoning adjusted 416 Electric Road (which
included the yet to be formed 105 St. John Road) from HM Heavy Manufacturing to HBD Highway
Business District in anticipation of future commercial development. Since then, the St. John Place
Commerce Center has developed in an industrial nature, and correspondingly, this request seeks to
return 416 Electric Road to the HM Heavy Manufacturing classification. This parcel is currently vacant,
but a grading plan has been submitted to prepare it for future development.
While there is no concrete site plan for the future development of the property, the uses specified in the
HM Heavy Manufacturing District are consistent with existing development in the adjacent St. John
Place Commerce Center. Although some of the site sits within the floodplain, any future development
will be elevated above the 100-year floodplain to meet the necessary requirements.
The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) identifies this area as industrial which is consistent with the proposed
future utilization of the property.
REQUIREMENTS:
The proposal meets the requirements of Section 106-220.3. Site development regulations for HM.
PAYMENT DATE
11/30/2023
COLLECTION STATION
Engineering/Inspections
RECEIVED FROM
Helm Building Enterprises
LTD
City of Salem
P.O. Box 869
Salem, VA 24153
BATCH NO.
2024-00002913
RECEIPT NO.
2024-00057482
CASHIER
Krystal Graves
DESCRIPTION
Printed by: Loretta Prillaman Page 1 of 1 12/05/2023 11:37:03 AM
PAYMENT CODE RECEIPT DESCRIPTION TRANSACTION AMOUNT
CD LAND USE Land Use Application Fees $1,000.00
re-zoning for 416 Electric Road
Total Cash $0.00
Total Check $1,000.00
Total Charge $0.00
Total Wire $0.00
Total Other $0.00
Total Remitted $1,000.00
Change $0.00
Total Received $1,000.00
$1,000.00Total Amount:
Customer Copy
Tax Parcel 150-3-1 (416 Electric Road)
BEGINNING at a point on the east side of the Electric Road right-of-way at the northwest corner of Tax
Parcel 155-3-1; thence following the Electric Road right-of-way line N 24° 43’ 04” E a distance of 804.20
feet to a point; thence N 24° 50’ 51” E a distance of 44.96 feet to a point; thence along a curve to the left
with a Radius of 756.20 feet, Arc Length 85.70 feet, Chord Bearing of N 21° 36’ 02” E, and Chord Length
of 85.66 feet to a point; thence N 25° 01’ 30” E a distance of 52.20 feet to a point; thence along a curve
to the left with a Radius of 367.55 feet, Arc Length 131.44 feet, Chord Bearing of N 11° 10’ 23” E, and
Chord Length of 130.74 feet to a point; thence N 12° 39’ 05” E a distance of 22.83 feet to a point; thence
following south Lynchburg Turnpike right-of-way line N 50° 27’ 35” E a distance of 52.20 feet to a point;
thence S 88° 05’ 51” E a distance of 5.38 feet to a point; thence departing said right-of-way and
following the west line of Tax Parcel 155-2-3 S 08° 34’ 16” W a distance of 403.89 feet to a point; thence
S 07° 25’ 16” W a distance of 378.94 feet to a point; thence S 21° 11’ 10” W a distance of 195.63 feet to
a point; thence S 15° 13’ 18” W a distance of 200.00 feet to a point at the northeast corner of Tax Parcel
155-3-2; thence following the north line of Tax Parcels 155-3-2 and 155-3-1 N 74° 46’ 42” W a distance
of 261.59 feet to the place of BEGINNING, and being known as New Lot 1B-2, containing 4.0008 acres, as
shown on Resubdivision Plat from Records for Wiley Development, LLC, being the resubdivision of Lot 1B
(4.8168 acres) as shown on Resubdivision Plat for the St. John Place Commerce Center Plat Book 11 Page
100 & Plat Book 12 Page 1, dated May 25, 2023, by Balzer & Associates, recorded in the Clerk’s Office of
the Circuit Court of the City of Salem, Virginia in Plat Book 16, Page 73.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 106-110, ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 106, OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, RELATING TO ZONING AND DIVIDING THE CITY INTO BUILDING DISTRICTS AND
ESTABLISHING DISTRICT BOUNDARY LINES ON THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, that Section 106-110, Article I,
Chapter 106 of The Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, relating to building district boundary lines be amended
in the following particular and no other, viz:
That the following described property in the City of Salem of Helm Building Enterprises, LTD, property
owner, located at 416 Electric Road (Tax Map # 150-3-1) be and the same is hereby changed from HBD
Highway Business District to HM Heavy Manufacturing District, and the map referred to shall be changed in this
respect and no other, said property being described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point on the east side of the Electric Road right-of-way at the northwest corner of Tax Parcel 155-3-1; thence following the
Electric Road right-of-way line N 24° 43’ 04” E a distance of 804.20 feet to a point; thence N 24° 50’ 51” E a dista nce of 44.96 feet to a point;
thence along a curve to the left with a Radius of 756.20 feet, Arc Length 85.70 feet, Chord Bearing of N 21° 36’ 02” E, and Chord Length of
85.66 feet to a point; thence N 25° 01’ 30” E a distance of 52.20 feet to a point; the nce along a curve to the left with a Radius of 367.55 feet, Arc
Length 131.44 feet, Chord Bearing of N 11° 10’ 23” E, and Chord Length of 130.74 feet to a point; thence N 12° 39’ 05” E a distance of 22.83
feet to a point; thence following south Lynchburg T urnpike right-of-way line N 50° 27’ 35” E a distance of 52.20 feet to a point; thence S 88° 05’
51” E a distance of 5.38 feet to a point; thence departing said right-of-way and following the west line of Tax Parcel 155-2-3 S 08° 34’ 16” W a
distance of 403.89 feet to a point; thence S 07° 25’ 16” W a distance of 378.94 feet to a point; thence S 21° 11’ 10” W a distance of 19 5.63 feet to
a point; thence S 15° 13’ 18” W a distance of 200.00 feet to a point at the northeast corner of Tax Parcel 155 -3-2; thence following the north line
of Tax Parcels 155-3-2 and 155-3-1 N 74° 46’ 42” W a distance of 261.59 feet to the place of BE GINNING, and being known as New Lot 1B-2,
containing 4.0008 acres, as shown on Resubdivision Plat from Records for Wiley Development, L LC, being the resubdivision of Lot 1B (4.8168
acres) as shown on Resubdivision Plat for the St. John Place Commerce Center Plat Book 11 Page 100 & Plat Book 12 Page 1, dated May 25,
2023, by Balzer & Associates, recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circui t Court of the City of Salem, Virginia in Plat Book 16, Page 73.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and
the same are hereby repealed.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten (10) days after its final passage.
Upon a call for an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows:
H. Hunter Holliday –
William D. Jones –
Byron Randolph Foley –
James W. Wallace, III –
Renee F. Turk –
Passed:
Effective:
/s/____ _
Mayor
ATTEST:
H. Robert Light
Clerk of Council
City of Salem, Virginia
Item # 6A
Date: 2/12/2024
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: February 12, 2024
AGENDA ITEM: Consider setting the date for a public hearing in accordance with
Section 98-94 of THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SALEM,
VIRGINIA, for the issuance of Certificates of Public Convenience
and Necessity for the next twelve (12) months. (Suggest March
11, 2024).
SUBMITTED BY: Rob Light, Assistant City Manager
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
As prescribed in section 98-94 of the Code of the City of Salem: The council shall conduct a
hearing each year between January 1 and March 31 for the purpose of determining the number of
taxicabs for which certificates shall be issued during the next year and for the purpose of determining
to which persons such certificates shall be issued, after a consideration of the factors prescribed in
section 98-87. No certificate shall be renewable as a matter of right, but the council shall decide in the
exercise of its sound discretion and after consideration of the factors prescribed in section 98-87 to
which persons such certificates shall be issued for the next certificate year. Such hearing shall be
public, after notice thereof has been given by mail to all holders of certificates and applicants for
certificates, at the address shown on such certificates and applications and after notice thereof by
publication at least once and not less than ten days prior to the hearing in some newspaper published
or having a general circulation in the city. Any such hearing may be continued from time to time without
further notice.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council set a public hearing date of March 11, 2024.
Salem, VA Code of Ordinances
Sec. 98-94. -Council's annual hearing.
The council shall conduct a hearing each year between January 1 and March 31 for the
purpose of determining the number of taxicabs for which certificates shall be issued during the
next year and for the purpose of determining to which persons such certificates shall be issued,
after a consideration of the factors prescribed in.section 98-87. No certificate shall be renewable
as a matter of right, but the council shall decide in the exercise of its sound discretion and after
consideration of the factors prescribed in section 98-87 to which persons such certificates shall be
issued for the next certificate year. Such hearing shall be public, after notice thereof has been
given by mail to all holders of certificates and applicants for certificates, at the address shown on
such certificates and applications and after notice thereof by publication at least once and not
less than ten days prior to the hearing in some newspaper published or having a general
circulation in the city. Any such hearing may be continued from time to time without further
notice.
(Code 1969, § 28-37)
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Item # 6B
Date: 2/12/2024
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: February 12, 2024
AGENDA ITEM: Consider ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 90, Article III,
Division 2, Subdivision I, Sections 90-74 and 90-128 pertaining to water
and sewer availability fees.
SUBMITTED BY: Larado Robinson, PE, Director of Water/Sewer Department
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
Applies to Sec. 90-74(a)(1) and Sec. 90-128(a)(1)
The Availability Fees for both water and sewer states the fees are based on “Meter Size or
Tap Size (Whichever is greater).” The addition of “or Tap Size (Whichever is greater)”
was only intended for Connection Fees related to connections installed by the City, not
Availability Fees. Availability Fees should only be based on the Meter Size, not the Tap Size.
Availability Fees are intended to recover a portion of the cost of the available water and sewer
system capacity. The portion of a user’s capacity (the amount of water they use) is determined
by their water meter and its size rather than the tap size. Therefore, for all Availability Fees
listed, replace “Meter Size or Tap Size (Whichever is greater)” with “Meter Size.”
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council approve first reading of this ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND, REVISE AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 90, ARTICLE III, DIVISION 2,
SUBDIVISION I, SECTION 90-74 AND 90-128 PERTAINING TO WATER AND SEWER DISPOSAL AND
RATES AND CHARGES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA, THAT SECTIONS 90-74 AND
90-128, ARTICLE III, CHAPTER 90, of The Code of the City of Salem, Virginia, be amended, revised
and reordained to read as follows:
Chapter 90 - UTILITIES
ARTICLE III. - WATER AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
DIVISION 2. - WATERWORKS SYSTEM AND WATER SUPPLY
Subdivision I. - In General
Sec. 90-74. - Same Charges.
(a) Generally. Before a service connection to a city water main is made for a consumer of
water, the person desiring such connection shall comply with City connection policy and
pay to the city treasurer the following charges:
(1) Availability fees: The following charges are hereby established and
effective January 1, as noted:
Meter Size or Tap Size
(Whichever is greater) Jan. 2024 Jan. 2025
5/8or 3/4 $3,000.00 $4,000.00
1 $6,000.00 $8,000.00
1-1/2 $10,500.00 $14,000.00
2 $19,500.00 $26,000.00
3 $37,500.00 $50,000.00
4 $60,000.00 $80,000.00
6 $120,000.00 $160,000.00
8 $232,500.00 $310,000.00
(2) Connection fees: The following charges are hereby established and
effective January 1, as noted:
Meter Size or Tap Size
(Whichever is greater) Jan. 2024
5/8 or 3/4 $2,000.00 or actual cost plus 29%,
whichever is greater
1 $2,300.00 or actual cost plus 29%,
whichever is greater
1-1/2 $3,200.00 or actual cost plus 29%,
whichever is greater
2 $3,800.00 or actual cost plus 29%,
whichever is greater
Larger than 2 Actual Cost plus 29%
(b) Subdivisions. In a duly approved subdivision where the subdivider or property owner has
installed water service laterals, as required under the provisions of chapter 78 of this Code
as a part of the physical improvements within the subdivision, the amounts specified in
subsection (a) of this section to be made shall be reduced by 40 percent.
Connection fee for water service laterals installed by subdivider are hereby
established and effective January 1, as noted:
Water Meter Size Jan. 2024
5/8 or 3/4 $1,200.00
1 $1,380.00
1-1/2 $1,920.00
2 $2,280.00
Larger than 2 Water Meter Size Actual cost plus 29%
DIVISION 3. - SEWAGE DISPOSAL
Subdivision I. - In General
Sec. 90-128. - Sewer connection charges generally.
(a) Before a sewer service connection is made to a city public sewer, the applicant therefor
shall comply with City connection policy and pay to the city treasurer the following charges:
(1) Availability fees: The following charges are hereby established and effective
January 1, as noted:
Meter Size or Tap Size
(Whichever is greater) Jan. 2024 Jan. 2025
5/8 or 3/4 $1,500.00 $2,000.00
1 $3,000.00 $4,000.00
1-1/2 $4,500.00 $6,000.00
2 $9,000.00 $12,000.00
3 $18,000.00 $24,000.00
4 $30,000.00 $40,000.00
6 $60,000.00 $80,000.00
8 $112,500.00 $150,000.00
(2) Connection fees:
6 Sewer Connection or smaller -
based on lateral diameter
The greater of $2,200.00
or actual cost plus 29%
Larger than 6 Sewer Connection
- based on lateral diameter
The greater of $2,200.00
or actual cost plus 29%
(b) This section shall be subject to sections 90-129 and 90-130
All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be
and the same are hereby repealed.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten (10) days after its final passage.
Upon a call for an aye and a nay vote, the same stood as follows:
H. Hunter Holliday -
William D. Jones
Byron Randolph Foley
James W. Wallace, III
Renee F. Turk
Passed:
Effective:
/s/
Mayor
ATTEST:
H. Robert Light
Clerk of Council
City of Salem, Virginia
Item #6C
Date: 2/12/2024
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM,
VIRGINIA HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: February 12, 2024
AGENDA ITEM: Appropriate Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program
Grant funds awarded by Virginia Tourism Corporation
SUBMITTED BY: Rosemarie B. Jordan, Director of Finance
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
The City of Salem was awarded $10,000 in grant funds through the Virginia Tourism
Corporation to promote Downtown Salem lodging, dining and shopping. Efforts will be
focused in the central Virginia area from Lynchburg to Richmond . A local match of
$10,000 is required and will be covered through the Tourism operating budget.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Proceeds from the grant will cover the cost of services not included in the FY24 operating
budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Appropriate $10,000 in state grant revenue to account 10-053-0100-48398 and increase
the budget for state grant expenditures, 10-053-8170-55859, by $10,000.
Budget Entry
Date GL Account Account Name
Increase/
(Decrease)Description
2/12/2024 10‐053‐0100‐48398 State Grants ‐ Tourism 10,000 Appropriate VTC grant for Downtown Salem per 2/12 council action
2/12/2024 10‐053‐8170‐55859 State Grants 10,000 Appropriate VTC grant for Downtown Salem per 2/12 council action
Item #6D
Date: 2/12/2024
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
HELD AT CITY HALL
MEETING DATE: February 12, 2024
AGENDA ITEM: Request to appropriate local funding for Upland Drive Storm
Drain and Curb and Gutter
SUBMITTED BY: Rosemarie B. Jordan, Director of Finance
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
As part of the Capital Improvement Plan, $125,000 was allocated to the Upland Drive
storm drain and curb and gutter improvements project in fiscal year 2024. This project is
projected to be funded over six years for a total of $750,000 in funding and a project
completion date in fiscal year 2029. Fiscal year 2024 is the first year of local funding, with
$125,000 included in the General Fund adopted budget. Funding needs to be appropriated
in the Capital Projects Fund and transferred.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Local funding of $125,000 in fiscal year 2024, when combined with funding project ed over
six years, will fund storm drain and curb and gutter improvements on Upland Drive in fiscal
year 2029.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends appropriating $125,000 to the Capital Projects Fund revenue account
20-012-0200-49905, Transfer From General Fund, and to the Capital Projects Fund
expenditure account 20-042-0205-54421, Upland Drive Storm Drain and Curb and Gutter.
Budget Entry
Date GL Account Account Name
Increase/
(Decrease)Description
2/12/2024 20‐012‐0200‐49905 Transfer from General Fund 125,000 Appropriate funding for Upland Drive Storm Drain Project
2/12/2024 20‐042‐0205‐54421 Upland Drive Storm Drain and Curb and Gutter 125,000 Appropriate funding for Upland Drive Storm Drain Project
Item #6E
Date: 2/12/2024
February 12, 2024
Council of the City of Salem
Salem, Virginia 24153
Dear Council Members:
For your information, I am listing appointments and vacancies on various boards and commissions:
Board or Commission
Recommendation
Board of Zoning Appeals Recommend Steve Belanger for Circuit Court appointment as
a full member to replace Winston J. DuBois for the remainder
of a five-year term ending June 5, 2024.
Economic Development Authority Recommend that Council re-appoint Paul C. Kuhnel and J.
David Robbins for four-year terms ending March 9, 2028.
Fair Housing Recommend re-appointing Pat Dew for a three-year term
ending March 1, 2027.
Local Office on Aging (LOA) Recommend re-appointing John Shaner for a three-year
term ending March 1, 2027.
Vacancies
Roanoke River Blueway Advisory Committee Need one member, two-year term
Sincerely,
Laura Lea Harris
Laura Lea Harris
Deputy Clerk of Council
CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
February 12, 2024
MEMBER EXPIRATION OF TERM
BLUE RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
Term of Office: 3 years (3 terms only)
Denise P. King 12-31-24
Rev. C. Todd Hester 12-31-25
Dr. Forest Jones 12-31-26
AT LARGE MEMBERS:
Patrick Kenney 12-31-25
Helen Ferguson 12-31-26
Bobby Russell 12-31-24
BOARD OF APPEALS (USBC BUILDING CODE)
Term of Office: 5 years
John R. Hildebrand 1-01-26
Robert S. Fry, III 1-01-28
Patrick Snead 1-01-25
Nathan Routt 5-11-25
Joseph Driscoll 1-01-28
ALTERNATES:
David Hodges 12-12-26
Chelsea Dyer 8-09-25
David Botts 1-01-29
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF REAL ESTATE
ASSESSMENTS
Term of Office: 3 years (appointed by Circuit Court)
Wendel Ingram 11-30-24
N. Jackson Beamer, III 11-30-24
David A. Prosser 11-30-25
Janie Whitlow 11-30-26
Kathy Fitzgerald 11-30-24
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Term of Office: 5 years (appointed by Circuit Court)
F. Van Gresham 3-20-27
Frank Sellers 3-30-28
Winston J. DuBois 6-05-24
Gary Lynn Eanes 3-20-25
Tom Copenhaver 3-20-27
ALTERNATES:
Tony Rippee 10-12-28
Jeff Zoller 3-1-28
Steve Belanger 11-13-28
CHIEF LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS (CLEO)
CONSORTIUM
No Term Limit
H, Hunter Holliday
Alternate: Vacant
MEMBER EXPIRATION OF TERM
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
John Shaner No term limit
COMMUNITY POLICY AND MANAGEMENT TEAM
No term limit except for Private Provider
(Names) (Alternates)
Rosie Jordan Tammy Todd
Laura Lea Harris Crystal W illiams
Kevin Meeks Joshua Vaught Amy Cole
Jasmin Lawson
Cathy Brown Sarah Watkins Howard Shumate
Leigh Frazier Courtenay Alleyne
Heather Gunn Chris Park
Mark Chadwick
Parent Rep-Vacant Vacant
Sue Goad Chrissy Brake
Randy Jennings Deborah Coker
Darryl Helems Mandy Hall
Derek Weeks Danny Crouse
Health Dept. - Vacant Vacant
W endel Cook Jessica Cook
*Note: Rosie Jordan will serve as Fiscal Agent
For the City of Salem
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Term of Office: 4 years (Requires Oath of Office)
William Q. Mongan 3-09-27
Paul C. Kuhnel 3-09-24
J. David Robbins 3-09-24
Cindy Shelor 4-10-25
Macel Janoschka 3-09-25
Sean B. Kosmann 12-14-24
Joe Curran . 12-14-24
FAIR HOUSING BOARD
Term of Office: 3 years
Betty Waldron 7-01-25
Melton Johnson 7-01-26
Cole Keister 8-09-24
Pat Dew 3-01-24
Janie Whitlow 4-09-24
MEMBER EXPIRATION OF TERM
FINE ARTS COMMISSION (INACTIVE)
Term of Office: 4 years
Cameron Vest 5-01-15
Julie E. Bailey Hamilton 5-01-15
Brenda B. Bower 7-26-12
Vicki Daulton 10-26-12
Hamp Maxwell 10-26-12
Fred Campbell 5-01-13
Rosemary A. Saul 10-26-13
Rhonda M. Hale 10-12-14
Brandi B. Bailey 10-12-14
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
LOCAL OFFICE ON AGING
Term of Office: 3 years
John P. Shaner 3-01-24
Partnership for a Livable Roanoke Valley(INACTIVE)
Term of Office: Unlim ited
PERSONNEL BOARD
Term of Office: 2 years
William R. Shepherd 6-09-25
J. Chris Conner 8-12-25
Margaret Humphrey 8-12-25
Garry Lautenschlager 11-23-24
Teresa Sizemore-Hernandez 4-26-25
PLANNING COMMISSION AND
NPDES CITIZENS' COMMITTEE
Term of Office: 4 years
Neil Conner 7-31-26
Denise “Dee” King 7-31-26
Vicki Daulton 7-26-27
Reid Garst 7-31-26
N. Jackson Beamer 8-28-27
REAL ESTATE TAX RELIEF REVIEW BOARD
Term of Office: 3 years
David G. Brittain 2-14-25
Wendel Ingram 6-11-24
Daniel L. Hart 2-14-27
ROANOKE REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION
Term of Office: 4 years
Dale T. Guidry 7-1-24
ROANOKE RIVER BLUEW AY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Term of Office: 2 years
Jeff Ceasar 6-30-24
Vacant 6-30-25
MEMBER EXPIRATION OF TERM
ROANOKE VALLEY-ALLEGHANY REGIONAL
COMMISSION
Term of Office: 3 years
H. Hunter Holliday 6-30-24
Dee King 6-30-26
James W. Wallace, III 6-30-24
ROANOKE VALLEY BROADBAND AUTHORITY
Term of Office: 4 years
H. Robert Light 12-14-27
Mike McEvoy (Citizen At-large) 12-13-25
ROANOKE VALLEY DETENTION COMMISSION
No Terms
Member Alternate
Vacant Rosemarie Jordan
ROANOKE VALLEY GREENW AY COMMISSION
Term of Office: 3 years
Dr. Steven L. Powers 11-08-24
Russ Craighead 7-25-25
Skip Lautenschlager 9-26-26
ROANOKE VALLEY RESOURCE AUTHORITY
Term of Office: 4 years
Rob Light 12-31-27
ROANOKE VALLEY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
ORGANIZATION (TPO) POLICY BOARD
Term of Office: 3 years
Renee F. Turk 6-30-26
H. Hunter Holliday 6-30-26
Alternate: Byron R. Foley 6-30-26
SCHOOL BOARD OF THE CITY OF SALEM
Term of Office: 3 years
Nancy Bradley 12-31-24
Teresa Sizemore-Hernandez 12-31-24
Andy Raines 12-31-25
Stacey Danstrom 12-31-25
Rachel Thompson 12-31-26
SOCIAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
Term of Office: 4 years, 2 term limit
Heath Rickmond 12-01-26
TOTAL ACTION FOR PROGRESS
Term of Office: 2 years
Byr on Randolph Foley 11-13-25
(vacant - full-time alternate)
MEMBER EXPIRATION OF TERM
TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL COMMITTEE (TTC)
Term of office: 3 years
Crystal Williams 6-30-26
Josh Pratt 6-30-26
Alternate: Vacant 6-30-26
Alternate: Max Dillon 6-30-26
VIRGINIA W ESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE LOCAL
ADVISORY
Term of Office: 4 years (2 term s only)
Dr. Forest I. Jones, Jr. 6-30-26
VIRGINIA’S BLUE RIDGE BOARD
Term of Office:
H. Robert Light
WESTERN VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES COUNCIL
Term of office: 3 years
Deputy Chief Matt Rickman 12-31-25
WESTERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL
FACILITY AUTHORITY
Term of Office: 4 years (Requires Oath of Office)
Tommy Miller 2-3-26
Chris Dorsey 2-3-28
Crystal Williams (Alternate) 2-3-26
H. Robert Light (Alternate) 2-3-28
WESTERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY
Term of Office: 1 year – Expires 12-31-24
(Requires Oath of Office)
W illiam D. Jones
Alternate: Byron R. Foley
Vacant
Alternate: Rosemarie Jordan
April M. Staton
Alternate: Chief Deputy-Major Steve Garber