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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/16/2020 - Planning Commission - Minutes - RegularPlanning Commission Meeting MINUTES Wednesday, December 16, 2020, 7:00 PM Salem Civic Center, Community Room, 1001 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, VA 24153 1.Call to Order 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 December 16, 2020. Notice of such hearing was published in the December 4, and 11, 2020, issues of the "The Roanoke Times", a newspaper published and having general circulation in the City. All adjacent property owners were notified via the U. S. Postal Service. The Commission, constituting a legal quorum, presided together with Jim H. Guynn, Jr., Interim City Attorney; James E. Taliaferro, II, City Manager and Executive Secretary, Charles Van Allman, Director of Community Development; Benjamin W. Tripp, City Planner; and Mary Ellen Wines, Zoning Ad ministrator; and the following business was transacted: Secretary Taliaferro called the hearing to order at 7:00p.m. Due to the absence of the Chair and Vice-Chair, Secretary Taliaferro offered to entertain a motion to elect a Chairman Pro-Tem. Neil Conner motioned to appoint Commissioner Reid A. Garst, II, Chairman Pro-Tem. Jackson Beamer seconded the motion. Ayes: Beamer, Conner, Garst Absent: Daulton, King 2.Pledge of Allegiance 3.Consent Agenda A.Minutes Consider acceptance of the minutes from the October 14, 2020, regular meeting. Jackson Beamer motioned to accept the minutes of the October 14, 2020, meeting. Neil Conner seconded the motion. Ayes: Beamer, Conner, Garst Absent: Daulton, King 4.New Business A.Special Exception Permit Hold public hearing to consider the request of Barry E. Dick and Valerie T. Dick, property owners, for the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow a 1,288 SF detached garage on the property located at 1737 Amy Lane, (Tax Map # 212 - 1 -10). The Executive Secretary reported that notice of said hearing had been published in the the December 4, and 11, 2020, issues of The Roanoke Times, and all property owners were notified by letter mailed November 30, 2020. Staff noted the following regarding the request: the subject property is approximately 2.74 acres, and is located at the western terminus of Amy Lane, a private road, to the rear of South Salem Elementary School. The lot abuts residential lots in Roanoke County on Millwood Drive at its rear. It is currently occupied by a single story residence. The applicant wishes to build a detached garage of 1,288 SF to the northeast of the existing house, on the right side of the driveway. Per Section 106-202.3 (D), accessory structures larger than 1,000 SF shall require a special exception permit. Chairman Garst opened the public hearing and requested that anyone wishing to speak on the matter approach. Mr. Barry Dick of 604 Red Lane appeared before the Commission stating that he and his wife currently live on Red Lane, but have purchased and are renovating the property located at 1737 Amy Lane. They would like to add a garage to the property for their automobiles, workshop space, and yard equipment storage. Chairman Garst inquired if the garage would be twenty-eight feet by forty-six feet as shown. Mr. Dick replied affirmatively, that the plan was to place it adjacent to the existing concrete pad. Chairman Garst questioned if South Salem School was directly behind the property. Mr. Dick replied that the school was directly adjacent on the east side of the property. Chairman Garst asked if he had a contractor as of yet. Mr. Dick stated that Burgess Construction had been hired. He further stated that they are just awaiting approval and issuance of the required construction permits. Commissioner Beamer inquired if the Roanoke County line adjoined this property. Mr. Dick replied that the north side of the property is adjacent to Roanoke County, but that they own the property in the county that fronts Millwood Drive. Chairman Garst asked if there was anyone else to speak on this matter, and hearing none, closed the public hearing. Neil Conner motioned to recommend approval of the request of Barry E. Dick and Valerie T. Dick, property owners, for the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow a 1,288 SF detached garage on the property located at 1737 Amy Lane, (Tax Map # 212 - 1 - 10). Jackson Beamer seconded the motion. Ayes: Beamer, Conner, Garst Absent: Daulton, King B.Special Exception Permit Hold public hearing to consider the request of Derbyshire Real Estate, applicant, and Sunset Ridge Holdings, LLC, property owner, for the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow a two-family dwelling on the property located at 703 E Riverside Drive (Tax Map 232-2-9). The Executive Secretary reported that notice of said hearing had been published in the the December 4, and 11, 2020, issues of The Roanoke Times, and all property owners were notified by letter mailed November 30, 2020. Staff noted the following regarding the request: the subject property is located on the north side of East Riverside Drive, between the road and the Roanoke River, and on the north side of the intersection with Manchester Street. It is approximately 0.377 acres, and is occupied by a two story residential structure. The existing structure was built in 1950, in an area that was part of Roanoke County at the time. It was annexed into the Town of Salem in 1953. At that time the property was zoned “Business District”. In 1963 the property was changed to Residential R-2 District, which required a zoning and use permit (the equivalent of a Special Exception Permit) in order to allow a duplex. No such permit was ever granted. It appears that in the late 1970s the property was converted to a duplex without the benefit of a zoning and use permit. A dual electric meter base was placed by the owner, but the 2nd electric account was never activated by the City. The applicant is requesting that a Special Exception Permit be issued to allow the use of the property as a Two-Family Dwelling (duplex). Staff noted the following issues regarding the request: the property lies both within the 100 year floodplain and the floodway. The structure itself lies outside of both of these areas. C hairman Garst opened the public hearing and requested that anyone wishing to speak on the matter approach. Tyler Guenther, of Derbyshire Real Estate, representing the owner, Sunset Ridge Holdings, appeared before the C ommission and stated that they are requesting a special exception use permit to use it as a duplex. It has two separate entrances, one bedroom each. T hey acquired the property at the beginning of 2020. T hey have done extensive remodeling work to bring it up to standard, redoing the roof, rerunning the electrical, reworking the plumbing, drywall, and floors, and they would like to use it as a two-family. It has separate entrances and each unit would have their own parking area for at least two cars. C ommissioner Conner inquired if there were plans to renovate the exterior façade. Mr. Guenther replied that the brick had to be removed and will be replaced and vertical siding will be installed. C ommissioner Beamer asked how many parking spaces would be available. Mr. Guenther stated that there would be two spaces on each side. One side is currently gravel and the other side has had the trees removed to allow the installation of two spaces. C hairman Garst asked staff if that met the city's requirements. Staff replied affirmatively. C ommissioner Conner asked if the intent was to have separate utility services for each unit. Mr. Guenther stated that yes that was correct. T here currently was two water meters and two electric meters. C ommissioner Conner further asked if both electric meters were in service. Mrs. Wines replied that there is currently a dual meter base on the property but the second utility account was never allowed to go in service. Mr. Van Allman stated that the property will be required to meet all current building code regulations. C hairman Garst asked if there was anyone else to speak on this matter, and hearing none, closed the public hearing. Neil Conner motioned to recommend approval of the request of Derbyshire Real Estate, applicant, and Sunset Ridge Holdings, LLC, property owner, for the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow a two-family dwelling on the property located at 703 E Riverside Drive (Tax Map 232-2-9). J ackson Beamer seconded the motion. Ayes: Beamer, Conner, Garst Absent: Daulton, King 5.Adjournment J ackson Beamer motioned to adjourn at 7:11p.m.. Neil Conner seconded the motion. Ayes: Beamer, Conner, Garst Absent: Daulton, King