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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/28/2016 - City Council - Minutes - Regular UNAPPROVED MINUTES CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION November 28, 2016 A work session of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was held in the Electric Department’s Conference Room, 730 West Main Street, Salem, Virginia, on November 28, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., there being present the following members of said Council, to wit: Byron Randolph Foley, Jane W. Johnson, William D. Jones, and James A. Martin, and James. L. Chisom; with Byron Randolph Foley, presiding; together with Kevin S. Boggess, City Manager; James E. Taliaferro, Assistant City Manager; Shatonna Stores, Chief Deputy Treasurer, Linda Carroll, Commissioner of the Revenue, Sidney Kuzmich, Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue, Mike Crawley, Chief of Police, Rose Marie Jordan, Director of Finance and Tom Bowers, Commonwealth Attorney; and the following business was transacted: Mayor Foley reported that this date, place, and time had been set in order for the Council to hold a work session; and WHEREAS, Ms. Stores gave an update on the collection of outstanding taxes; and WHEREAS, there was no further discussion to be had, Mayor Foley adjourned at 7:20 p.m. ____________________________________ Mayor _____________________________________ Clerk of Council City Counci l Meeting MINUTES Monday, November 28, 2016, 7:30 PM Council Chambers, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 1.Call to Order A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Salem, Virginia, was called to order at 7:30 p.m., there being present the following members to wit: Byron Randolph Foley, Mayor, William D. Jones, Vice-Mayor, Councilmembers: Jane W. Johnson, James A. Martin, and James L. Chisom; along with Kevin S. Boggess, City Manager; James E. Taliaferro, II, Assistant City Manager and Clerk of Council; Rosemarie B. Jordan, Director of Finance; Mike Stevens, Communications Director; William L. Simpson, Jr., City Engineer; and Stephen M. Yost, City Attorney. 2.Pledge of Allegiance 3.Bid Openings, Awards, Recognitions 4.Consent Agenda A.Minutes Consider acceptance of the minutes from the Joint Work Session meeting with Planning Commission and the regular meeting on November 14, 2016, Received 5.Old Business A.Tourism Zone Ordinance Consider ordinance on second reading establishing Tourism Zones. (Passed on first reading at the November 14, 2016 meeting.) Mayor Foley noted since the passage of the ordinance on the first reading that another zone has been added around the Valleydale Packers building. Mr. Boggess noted this is correct. He stated that in discussions after the first reading it was suggested we include the property around the Valleydale plant as one of the zones so the maps have been amended to include this. He asked that Council include this in the second reading as an amendment. Mayor Foley noted for those who were not at the first reading, by including these areas in the Tourism Zones it may qualify for State funding later on for development purposes. This is the whole objective of these zones located throughout the community. Jane Johnson motioned to adopt the ordinance as amended on second reading establishing Tourism Zones. (Passed on first reading at the November 14, 2016 meeting.). James Chisom seconded the motion. Ayes: Chisom, Foley, Johnson, Jones, Martin 6.New Business A.Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Hold a public hearing and consider the ordinance on first reading at the request of the Salem Historical Society, property owner, for rezoning the property located at 1936 West Main Street. (Tax Map #138-2-7) from RSF Residential Single Family District /HBD Highway Business District to Highway Business District with conditions. (As advertised in the November 10, and November 17, 2016 issues of the Salem Times Register.) Recommend approval with conditions; see Page 1 Planning Commission minutes.) STAFF REPORT Staff noted the following: the subject property consists of one parcel of about 9.331 acres located along the south side of West Main Street; the property is currently occupied by the historic Preston House, a single family residence, and associated outbuildings; the applicant is requesting a rezoning to HBD Highway Business District in order to allow a restaurant and other incidental uses within the existing Preston House in a historic setting; further, the applicant has voluntarily proffered that only the following uses be allowed on the property: Civ ic Use Types Administrative Services Cultural Services Office Use Types General Offices Commercial Use Types Antique Shops Assembly Hall Homestay Inn Micro-brewery (If allowed by the underlying zoning) Restaurant Retail Sales Studio, Fine Arts Miscellaneous Use Types Mixed Use (if allowed by the underlying zoning) Outdoor Gathering Dave Robbins of 620 High Street, representing the Salem Historical Society, appeared before the Council explaining the rezoning request. He noted that the description of the zoning is correct as the property has split zoning. He stated that they are requesting the rezoning of this property known as The Preston House, which is the oldest house in Salem, circa 1821, with proffered conditions. The property is listed on the National Historic Register and also on the Virginia Landmarks Register, and it also has a historic preservation easement held by the Department of Historic Resources. Additionally, he noted that the City is thinking about adding the CBD Community Business District to the zoning designations, and if this happens, the Historical Society would like to have this property included in that designation. The main reason for this request is to allow for residential upstairs in the residence. The current use is for a tea room but if the proposed restaurant ceased to exist, they would like it if someone could live upstairs and have antique shop or art gallery downstairs. Mayor Foley opened the public hearing and asked if anyone else would like to speak regarding the matter. There was no response, and the public hearing was closed. Mr. Taliaferro noted that the proposed map Council has in their packet includes this property in the CBD Community Business District zoning. Mayor Foley noted since Council has not officially changed the zoning ordinance to add the CBD zoning would this have to come back for this request or would it be granted into that zoning designation if it is approved for the entire city later on? Mr. Taliaferro noted that this property would be included in the proposed changes to the zoning map when it comes before Council at a later date. William Jones noted that most of his questions were answered in the Planning Commission minutes. William Jones motioned to approve the ordinance on first reading the request of Salem Historical Society, property owner, for rezoning the property located at 1936 West Main Street (Tax Map #138-2-7) from RSF Residential Single Family District /HBD Highway Business District to Highway Business District with the following voluntarily proffered condition: The use of the property will be limited to the following: Civic Use Types: Administrative Services Cultural Services Office Use Types: General Offices Commercial Use Types: Antique Shops Assembly Hall Homestay Inn Micro-brewery (If allowed by the underlying zoning) Restaurant Retail Sales Studio, Fine Arts Miscellaneous Use Types: Mixed Use (if allowed by the underlying zoning) Outdoor Gathering. Jane Johnson seconded the motion. Ayes: Chisom, Foley, Johnson, Jones, Martin B.Salem Municipal Golf Course Consider renewing the lease for 2017. Mr. Taliaferro noted that the proposed lease for 2017 is identical to the previous lease which includes 10% for the City after the $16,000 that the lessee would retain. He noted that it is probably an identical lease to what Mr. Yost worked on 20 or 30 years ago. Mr. Yost noted that actually he wished he could be that brief, but he honestly believes that this is Sagen Kime's work. He noted that he does not have the talent to do a one and 1/4 page lease. Mr. Yost noted that as long we are dealing with Mr. Johnston as we have for many, many decades this lease is fine, and he would not change it. James Martin motioned to renew the lease for 2017 for the Salem Municipal Golf Course. William Jones seconded the motion. Ayes: Chisom, Foley, Johnson, Jones, Martin C.Abstract of Votes Receive Abstract of Votes cast at the General & Special Election held on November 8, 2016. Mayor Foley noted that he did not believe that Council received the information for this item and he meant to bring it up earlier. He does not know if it is necessary for them to have this in the packet. Mr. Yost noted that he thought the Abstract of Votes cast needs to be presented but this can be done at the next meeting of City Council. This item was postponed until the next regular meeting of City Council. 7.Closed Session 8.Adjournment William Jones noted he would like to thank our Fire Department and some members who are present this evening who went through the Fire Academy training: Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Boggess and himself. It was quite a long time but it was fun and he commended Chief Prillaman, Mike Perdue and Hunter Weikle for an excellent job of putting it together. He believes that it is very beneficial and knowledgeable to see what the fire department goes through. Mrs. Johnson noted that it was amazing, and she would concur with Mr. Jones. Mayor Foley thanked them for representing City Council. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.