Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/14/2019 - Planning Commission - Minutes - RegularPlanni ng Commi ssi on Meeti ng M INUTES Wednesday, August 14, 2019, 7:00 P M Council Chambers, 114 N. Broad St., Salem, VA 24153 1.C all to Order A regular meeting of the Planning C ommission of the C ity of Salem, Virginia, was called to order at 7:00 p.m., there being present the following members to wit: Vicki G. Daulton, Chair; Denise P. King, Vice C hair; Reid A. Garst II (absent), N. J ackson Beamer, and Neil L. C onner; with Vicki G. Daulton, C hair, presiding; together with J ames E. Taliaferro, Interim C ity Manager and Executive Secretary; C harles E. VanAllman, J r., C ommunity Development Director; Mary Ellen Wines, Zoning Administrator; Benjamin W. Tripp, C ity Planner; and William C. Maxwell, Assistant C ity Attorney. 2.C onsent Agenda A.Minutes Consider approval of the minutes from the J une 12, 2019, work session and regular meeting. Approved as presented 3.New Business A.Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Hold public hearing to consider the request of R. Fralin Companies, Inc, contract purchaser, for rezoning the property located at 211 Diamond Road and 135 Diamond Road (Tax Map #s 272 - 2 - 1 and 273 - 2 - 1) from A G - Agriculture District / RSF - Residential Single Family District to RSF Residential Single Family District. T he Executive Secretary reported that notice of said hearing had been published in the August 1 and 8, 2019, issues of the Salem Times Register, and all property owners were notified by letter mailed J uly 25, 2019. T he Executive Secretary noted that staff recommends that this item be continued to the September 11th meeting of the Planning C ommission to be held at 7 p.m. at the Salem Civic C enter. J ackson Beamer motioned to continue the request of R. Fralin C ompanies, Inc, contract purchaser, for rezoning the property located at 211 Diamond Road and 135 Diamond Road (Tax Map #s 272 - 2 - 1 and 273 - 2 - 1) from A G - Agriculture District / RSF - Residential Single Family District to RSF Residential Single Family District to the September 11, 2019, meeting of the Planning C ommission to be held at 7 pm at the Salem Civic C enter. Neil Conner seconded the motion. Ayes: Beamer, Conner, Daulton, King Absent: Garst B.Special Exception P ermit Hold public hearing to consider the request of R. Fralin Companies, Inc., contract purchaser, for the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow Single Family Dwellings, Attached with proffered conditions on the property located at 211 Diamond Road (Tax Map # 272 - 2 - 1). T he Executive Secretary reported that notice of said hearing had been published in the August 1 and 8, 2019, issues of the Salem Times Register, and all property owners were notified by letter mailed J uly 25, 2019. T he Executive Secretary noted that staff recommends that this item be continued to the September 11th meeting of the Planning C ommission to be held at 7 p.m. at the Salem Civic C enter. J ackson Beamer motioned to continue the request of R. Fralin C ompanies, Inc., contract purchaser, for the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow Single- Family Dwellings, Attached with proffered conditions on the property located at 211 Diamond Road (Tax Map # 272-2-1) to the September 11, 2019, meeting of the Planning Commission to be held at 7 pm at the Salem Civic C enter. Neil Conner seconded the motion. Ayes: Beamer, Conner, Daulton, King Absent: Garst C .Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Hold public hearing to consider the request of C orbin's C onfections, LLC, contract purchaser, for rezoning the property located at 1618 Roanoke Boulevard (Tax Map # 222 - 2 - 4) from HBD Highway Business District with proffered conditions to HBD Highway Business District with amended conditions to allow a restaurant and custom manufacturing for a bakery. T he Executive Secretary reported that notice of said hearing had been published in the August 1 and 8, 2019, issues of the Salem Times Register, and all property owners were notified by letter mailed J uly 25, 2019. Staff noted the following regarding the request: the subject property consists of a single parcel of 0.406 acres, located on the south side of Roanoke Boulevard, to the west of the intersection with Easton Road. T he property contains a one-story vinyl- sided office/ commercial building. Corbin’s Confections opened in 2016 at 18 East Main Street, as a gluten free, peanut free, and tree nut free bakery. Having outgrown their current location, they wish to relocate the manufacturing to 1618 Roanoke Boulevard. T he product will be transported to the storefront for sale, and shipped both retail and wholesale, directly to customers. T he proposed location on Roanoke Boulevard could potentially house a second retail storefront and/or a restaurant. However, on October 10, 2011, C ity Council approved to rezone the property from RB Residential Business District to HBD Highway Business District with the following condition: 1) T he only HBD Highway Business District uses for the property will be general offices, medical office/clinics, antique shops, business support services, consumer repair services, personal improvement services, personal services, retail sales, and fine arts studio. T his request is to amend the conditions to allow the property to be used for custom manufacturing and restaurant in addition to the currently allowed uses. C hair Daulton opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone to speak regarding this request. Kathy Hodges with Corbin's Confections, 18 East Main Street, appeared before the C ommission explaining the rezoning request. She noted the property will basically be used as a custom kitchen for their bakery they currently operate on East Main Street. T hey have outgrown the kitchen there, and they need a larger space to do larger cakes and more bread. T he business is growing, and she would like to possibly have a small retail area and eat-in space at this location. C hair Daulton asked her what the business does on East Main Street. Ms. Hodges noted that they operate a bakery on East Main Street, across from Mill Mountain C offee. T hey are a special needs bakery, i.e. gluten free, peanut free, and tree nut free and have been in business for three years now. She noted they are not able to accommodate the larger cakes at the current location, and in addition, they have businesses all around the area and even to Richmond wanting to carry their products. Ms. Hodges further discussed the business. C hair Daulton asked if there was anyone else to speak on this matter. T here was no response, and the public hearing was closed. Neil Conner motioned to recommend to the Council of the City of Salem that the request of C orbin's C onfections, LLC, contract purchaser, for rezoning the property located at 1618 Roanoke Boulevard (Tax Map # 222 - 2 - 4) from HBD Highway Business District with proffered conditions to HBD Highway Business District with amended conditions be approved with the amended condition to allow a restaurant and custom manufacturing for a bakery. Denise King seconded the motion. Ayes: Beamer, Conner, Daulton, King Absent: Garst D.Use Not P rov ided F or P ermit Hold public hearing to consider the request of the C ity of Salem, property owner, for the issuance of a Use Not Provided for Permit to allow the relocation of the Salem Food Pantry to the property located at 915 Union Street (Tax Map #184-8- 4). T he Executive Secretary reported that notice of said hearing had been published in the August 1 and 8, 2019, issues of the Salem Times Register, and all property owners were notified by letter mailed J uly 25, 2019. Staff noted the following regarding the request: the subject property consists of .402-acre parcel located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Union Street and Eddy Avenue. T he parcel is occupied by a one and a half-story brick office building. T he property is located entirely within the FEMA designated floodway. T his request is for a Use Not Provided For Permit to allow the relocation of the Salem Food Pantry, which provides food and financial assistance to people in need. T he Pantry has been located in donated space on Chapman Street for the last several years. T hey were notified that they would have to vacate their space due to Novozymes’ expansion. T he property at 915 Union Street meets all their criteria for space, accessibility, and location. C hair Daulton opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone to speak regarding this request. Mr. Taliaferro noted the City has owned this property for over 25 years. For a long time, the property has been used by the C hild Health Investment Partnership (C HIP) and earlier this year the Partnership had consolidated their operation in Roanoke. T he building has been empty for a few months. T he Salem Food Pantry has been occupying a donated space on C hapman Street, and Novozymes, property owner, notified them they would need to vacate the space due to an expansion. T he C ity talked with the Food Pantry, looked at some options, and decided that the fastest way to get them back in business was to utlilized this property. T he good news is that should the permit be approved the location could really be a long term home for them as it is a really good use for this property. He noted he would be glad to answer any questions. C hair Daulton asked if there was anyone else to speak regarding this request. T here was no response, and the public hearing was closed. Denise King motioned to approve the request of the City of Salem, property owner, for the issuance of a Use Not Provided for Permit to allow the relocation of the Salem Food Pantry on the property located at 915 Union Street (Tax Map #184-8- 4). Neil Conner seconded the motion. Ayes: Beamer, Conner, Daulton, King Absent: Garst E.Special Exception P ermit Hold public hearing to consider the request of Marvin Loyd, J r., property owner, for the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow a 1,286 square foot detached garage on the property located at 208 Northern Trail (Tax Map # 10 - 1 - 1.9). T he Executive Secretary reported that notice of said hearing had been published in the August 1 and 8, 2019, issues of the Salem Times Register, and all property owners were notified by letter mailed J uly 25, 2019. Staff noted the following regarding the request: the subject property consists of a single parcel of approximately 1.2 acres, located in the cul-de-sac of Northern Trail, east of the intersection of Northern Trail and Polar Lane. T he property is occupied by a single-family residence. On J uly 9, 2007, City C ouncil approved the rezoning from A G Agricultural District to RSF Residential Single-Family District with conditions. T he conditions are as follows: 1. All lots shall meet all zoning requirements including the minimum road frontage requirements; 2. Sight distance requirements shall be met for the proposed intersection; and 3. Building requirements of no vinyl, only brick and stone foundations, architectural shingles, paved driveways, and stone and landscaped entranceway. T he applicant is requesting a Special Exception permit to allow a garage over 1,000 square feet. In addition, on J uly 25, 2019, the Board of Zoning Appeals granted a variance from Section 106-202.3(B)(2) of the Zoning Ordinance to allow the construction of the detached garage in the side yard. C hair Daulton opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone to speak regarding this request. Robert Pilkington with Balzer and Associates, Inc, representing the property owner, appeared before the C ommission. He explained the Special Exception Permit request. He noted Mr. Loyd is requesting to build a detached garage greater in size than the 1,000 square footage allowed by the zoning ordinance. T he proposed building will be 1,286 square feet as shown on the drawings submitted with the application. T he reason for the requested size and additional square footage is to accommodate the storage of some larger vehicles. Further, they are aware of the restrictions of the rezoning placed on the property when it was originally developed. T he building will be all brick, contemporary and very compatible with the existing residence. He purchased a portion of an adjacent lot to the west of his property with the intention of constructing the garage on the additional property. He had intended on attaching the garage to the existing house, but there is a 15' public utility easement which runs beside his house which prohibited him from attaching it. Vice C ommissioner King noted in the letter submitted with the request it was mentioned about the purchase of a portion of the adjacent property. She asked if the adjacent property owner understood that he was going to construct this building. Mr. Pilkington noted that the property owner was aware of this, and he submitted a letter regarding his approval when they appeared before the Board of Zoning Appeals. C hair Daulton asked if there were any other buildings on the portion of the lot that Mr. Loyd purchased, and Mr. Pilkington noted there were no other buildings currently on that portion of the lot. C hair Daulton asked if there was anyone else to speak on this matter. T here was no response and the public hearing was closed. Neil Conner motioned to approve the request of Marvin Loyd, J r., property owner, for the issuance of a Special Exception Permit to allow a 1,286 square foot detached garage on the property located at 208 Northern Trail (Tax Map # 10-1- 1.9). Denise King seconded the motion. Ayes: Beamer, Conner, Daulton, King Absent: Garst 4.Adjournment T he meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.