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AGENDA
Wednesday, October 10, 2018, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall. 114 North Broad Street, Salem
1.C all to Order
2.C onsent Agenda
A.Minutes
C onsider approval of minutes from the September 12, 2018, work session and regular meeting.
3.New Business
A.Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Hold public hearing to consider the request of J ames H. Stewart and Kenton N. Bohn, lessees, and
Mechanical Services & Installation LLC , property owner, for rezoning the property located at 748
W. Fourth Street (Tax Map #142-3-1) from LM Light Manufacturing District to HBD Highway
Business District.
4.Adjournment
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION
September 12, 2018
A work session of the Planning Commission of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held
in Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, at 6:04 p.m., on
September 12, 2018, there being present the following members of said Commission, to
wit: Vicki G. Daulton, Chair; Denise P. King, Vice Chair; Reid A. Garst II, N. Jackson Beamer,
and Neil L. Conner (absent); together with James E. Taliaferro, II (absent), Assistant City
Manager and Executive Secretary, ex officio member of said Commission; Charles E. Van
Allman, Jr., Director of Community Development; Mary Ellen Wines, Zoning Administrator;
Benjamin W. Tripp, City Planner; and William C. Maxwell, Assistant City Attorney; and the
following business was transacted:
The Executive Secretary reported that this date, place, and time had been set in
order for the Commission to hold a work session; and
In re: Hold public hearing to consider the request of Jerry R. Letterman,
property owner, for rezoning the property located at 711 Apperson
Drive (Tax Map # 247-2-14) from RSF Residential Single Family to RB
Residential Business District
WHEREAS, staff noted the following: the subject property consists of a single parcel
of approximately 0.44 acres, located on the north side of Apperson Drive, to the west of the
intersection with Manchester Drive. The property is currently occupied by a two-story
brick single family residence. This request is to rezone the property to allow it to be used as
an office space for an accountant. The applicant has stated that he has an interested party,
and that the traffic of approximately one client per day could be handled by the existing
driveway. Per Section 106-400, the conversion of a Single Family Residential structure to a
higher use requires a site plan. Given the proposed business and expected volume of
visitors to the property, staff does not feel a site plan is necessary at this time. However, the
applicant is advised that should a more intensive use, or additional parking, be proposed a
site plan would be required at that time, and that such a plan may involve landscaping,
stormwater management, and other requirements; and
WHEREAS, staff and the Commission discussed the rezoning request; and
WHEREAS, a full and lengthy discussion was held regarding the request of Jerry R.
Letterman, property owner, for rezoning the property located at 711 Apperson Drive (Tax
Map # 247-2-14) from RSF Residential Single Family to RB Residential Business District.
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In re: Consider recommending approval of a resolution adopting the 2018
Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan
WHEREAS, Liz Belcher, Greenway Coordinator with the Roanoke Valley
Greenway Commission, was present to discuss the 2018 Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan,
and she presented a PowerPoint presentation to the Commission. Mrs. Belcher, city staff
and the Commission discussed the update of the Roanoke Valley Greenway plan; and
THEREUPON, the Commission took no action at this work session.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the work session
was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
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Chair
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Executive Secretary
Planni ng Commi ssi on Meeti ng
M INUTES
Wednesday, September 12, 2018, 7:00 P M
Council Chambers, City Hall. 114 North Broad Street, Salem
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, N. J ackson
Beamer, and Neil L. Conner (absent); with Vicki G. Daulton, Chair, presiding;
together with J ames E. Taliaferro, Assistant City Manager and Executive Secretary
(absent); Charles E. VanAllman, J r., Director of Community Development
Department; Benjamin W. Tripp, C ity Planner; Mary Ellen Wines, Zoning
Administrator; and William C . Maxwell, Assistant City Attorney.
Reid Garst motioned to appoint Mary Ellen Wines as Executive Secretary Pro Tem
for this meeting of the Planning Commission. J ackson Beamer seconded the
motion.
Ayes: Beamer, Garst, King, Daulton
Absent: Conner
2.C onsent Agenda
A.Minutes
Consider approval of minutes from the J uly 11, 2018, 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 J erry R. Letterman, property owner,
for rezoning property located at 711 Apperson Drive (Tax Map # 247-2-14) from
RSF Residential Single Family District to RB Residential Business District.
T he Executive Secretary Pro Tem reported that notice of such hearing had been
published in the August 30, and September 6, 2018, issues of the Salem Times
Register and adjacent property owners were notified by letter mailed August 23,
2018.
Staff noted the following regarding the rezoning request: the subject property
consists of a single parcel of approximately 0.44 acres, located on the north side of
Apperson Drive, to the west of the intersection with Manchester Drive. T he
property is currently occupied by a two-story brick single family residence. T his
request is to rezone the property to allow it to be used as an office space for an
accountant. T he applicant has stated that he has an interested party, and that the
traffic of approximately one client per day could be handled by the existing
driveway. Per Section 106-400, the conversion of a Single Family Residential
structure to a higher use requires a site plan. Given the proposed business and
expected volume of visitors to the property, staff does not feel a site plan is
necessary at this time. However, the applicant is advised that should a more
intensive use, or additional parking, be proposed a site plan would be required at
that time, and that such a plan may involve landscaping, stormwater management,
and other requirements.
C hair Daulton opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone to speak.
J erry Letterman of 703 Apperson Drive, property owner, appeared before the
C ommission explaining the rezoning request. He noted that he would like to rezone
this property in order to convert to offices. His accountant would like to locate his
office in this house.
Vice C hair King asked how he would handle parking for the proposed offices. Mr.
Letterman noted that the driveway is wide enough to accommodate two cars, and his
accountant only has one client at a time in the building. Also, the accountant lives
across the street and can walk to this property.
Olaf Barthelmai C PA of 645 Apperson Drive, lessee, appeared before the
C ommission explaining the request. He noted that he has had his C PA firm in Salem
for almost ten years. His current office is cramped and has bad insulation. When
Mr. Letterman offered to try to rezone his property at 711 Apperson Drive, he
thought this would be closer to home and give him more space. In his business, he
has very few visitors due to doing a lot of work by phone, Internet and email. T here
is never more than one visitor at a time and basically only during the busy season in
April. Also, he only has one employee.
Vice C hair King asked if the cars could turn around in the yard rather than backing
into Apperson Drive. Mr. Letterman noted that they have been backing into
Apperson for years, but he does not have a problem with people turning around in
the yard.
Vice C hair King asked what he would have as far as signage. Mr. Barthelmai noted
he currently has one sign which is on two 4 X 4 poles, and it has been approved by
the C ity. He would like to move this sign. He also has a small metal door sign,
which has also been approved, and this one would be placed on the building. Mrs.
King asked if the current signs meet the City's sign ordinance requirements. Mrs.
Wines noted she did not know if the signs meet the requirements, and Mr.
Barthelmai will have to ask for a sign permit to move the signs. At that time, the
signs will be evaluated for the zoning district at this location.
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 recommend to the C ouncil of the C ity of Salem that the
request of J erry R. Letterman, property owner, for rezoning property located at 711
Apperson Drive (Tax Map # 247-2-14) from RSF Residential Single Family
District to RB Residential Business District be approved. J ackson Beamer
seconded the motion.
Ayes: Beamer, Daulton, Garst, King
Absent: Conner
B.Greenway P lan Update
Consider recommending approval of resolution adopting the 2018 Roanoke Valley
Greenway Plan
T he Executive Secretary Pro Tem stated the Commission has received a request to
consider recommending approval of a resolution adopting the 2018 Roanoke Valley
Greenway Plan.
Staff noted the following regarding the request: in 2017 the Roanoke Valley
Greenway C ommission celebrated its 20th anniversary and began looking ahead to
plan for the future. T he Greenway Commission has developed a 2018 Plan in
conjunction with the cities of Roanoke and Salem, the counties of Roanoke and
Botetourt, the Town of Vinton, and the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional
C ommission, taking into account progress and changes since 2007 and looking at
specific goals and direction for the next ten years. T he 2018 Plan includes off-road
and on-road routes, recognizing the need to tie neighborhoods to the bigger network
to promote a bikeable and walkable community. While many miles of greenways
and trails are now built, many routes are still conceptual and represent a vision for a
comprehensive greenway network. T his 2018 Plan provides an update on the status
of greenway routes, documents progress meeting goals established in 2007, and
incorporates Botetourt County, a new member of the Greenway Commission, into
the planning process and vision. T he Plan incorporates two rounds of public
comments, as well as staff's perspective.
Liz Belcher, Roanoke Valley Greenway C oordinator, appeared before the
C ommission in support of the request and noted her office address is 1206 Kessler
Mill Road, Salem. She stated that she is here to ask the C ommission to adopt the
2018 Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan. She further discussed the proposed 2018
Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan and noted that she would be glad to answer any
questions from the C ommission. T here were no questions from the Commission.
C hair Daulton asked if there was anyone else to speak regarding this matter, and
there was no response.
Reid Garst motioned to recommend to the Council of the City of Salem to adopt a
resolution in support of the 2018 Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan. J ackson Beamer
seconded the motion.
Ayes: Beamer, Daulton, Garst, King
Absent: Conner
4.Adjournment
T he meeting was adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
CITY OF SALEM ITEM 3A
PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Prepared by: Meeting Date:
City Administrative Staff October 10, 2018
Report prepared:
October 3, 2018
RE: Hold public hearing to consider the request of James H. Stewart and Kenton N. Bohn,
lessees, and Mechanical Services & Installation LLC, property owner, for rezoning the property
located at 748 W. Fourth Street (Tax Map #142-3-1) from LM Light Manufacturing District to HBD
Highway Business District.
SITE CHARACTERISTICS:
Zoning: LM Light Manufacturing
Future Land Use Plan Designation: Commercial
Existing Use: Vacant Office Space
Proposed Use: Retail
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The subject property consists of a single parcel of approximately 0.3 acres, located on the
southeast corner of the intersection of 4th Street and Spring Street, to the south of the intersection
of 4th and Main Street. The property is currently occupied by a single story office space on the 4th
Street side, and two connected storage/warehouse spaces which front on Spring Street.
This request is to rezone the property to allow it to be used as a retail store. The proposed
business buys used items such as electronics and then resells them, often online. This will be
their first location in Salem, in addition to locations in Roanoke City. The new business will have
2-3 employees, and the applicant has indicated they would like to improve the property by adding
landscaping.
ISSUES:
None.
AG - Agriculture District
BCD - Business Commerce District
CBD - Community Business District
CUD - College/University District
DBD - Downtown Business District
HBD - Highway Business District
HBD/HM - Highway Business/Heavy Manufacturing District
HBD/LM - Highway Business/Light Manufacturing District
HM - Heavy Manufacturing District
LM - Light Manufacturing District
LM/HM - Light Manufacturing/Heavy Manufacturing District
MHP - Manufactured Home Park District
PUD - Planned Unit District
RB - Residential Business District
RMF - Residential Multi-Family District
RMF/RB - Residential Multi-Family/Residential Business District
RSF - Residential Single Family District
RSF/HBD - Residential Single/Highway Business District
RSF/LM - Residential Single Family/Light Manufacturing
RSF/RB - Residential Single Family/Residential Business District
RSF/RMF - Residential Single Family/Residential Multi-Family District
RSF/TBD - Residential Single Family/Transitional Business District
TBD - Transitional Business District
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748 W. FOURTH STREET
CITY OF SALEM
Community Development DepartmentP.O. Box 869Salem, Virginia 24153-0869Phone: (540) 375-3032
Tax Parcel 142-3-1 Buildings Parcels City Limits
Commercial
Downtown
Economic Development Area
Industrial
Institutional
Mixed Use
Public Parks and Recreational
Residential
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