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AGENDA
Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 7:00 PM
Work Session 6:00PM Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street:
Regular Session 7:00PM Council Chambers, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street
WORK SESSION
1.Call to Order
2.New Business
A.Discussion of items on the March agenda
1. 907 Florida Street
2. 2730 West Main Street
B.Introduction of items on the April agenda
1. Landmark sign - 2500 West Main Street
2. Rezoning - 1630 & 1640 Roanoke Boulevard
C.Other items for discussion
1. New applications
2. Various code changes upcoming
3. Comprehensive Plan
3.Adjournment
REGULAR SESSION
1.Call to Order
A.Pledge of Allegiance
2.Consent Agenda
A.Minutes
Consider acceptance of the minutes from the February 15, 2023, work session and regular
meeting.
3.New Business
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A.Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Hold public hearing to consider the request of Michael O. Garst and Alan L. Garst, property
owners, for rezoning the property located at 907 Florida Street (Tax Map # 185-5-9) from
HBD Highway Business District to RSF Residential Single Family.
B.Special Exception Permit
Hold public hearing to consider the request of Daniel N Suggs Excavating & Grading, Inc.,
property owner, and AM Transportation of Roanoke, LLC, contract purchaser, for the issuance
of a Special Exception Permit to allow a truck parking facility on the property located at 2730
West Main Street, (Tax Map # 174-5-1).
4.Adjournment
City Council meeting, March 27, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street
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Planning Commission Meeting
MINUTES
Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 7:00 PM
Work Session 6:00PM Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 114 North Broad
Street:
WORK SESSION
1. Call to Order
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, Salem,
Virginia, at 6:00 p.m. on February 15, 2023; there being the members of said
Commission, to wit: Vicki G. Daulton, Chair; Denise P. King, Vice Chair; Reid Garst,
Jackson Beamer, and Neil L. Conner; together with Charles E. Van Allman, Jr.,
Director of Community Development; Mary Ellen Wines, Planning & Zoning
Administrator; Maxwell Dillon, Planner; and Jim H. Guynn, Jr., City Attorney; and the
following business was transacted: Chair Daulton called the meeting to order at 6:09
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 February agenda
1. North Salem Court subdivision.
A discussion was held regarding the February agenda items.
3. Adjournment
Chair Daulton inquired if there were any other items for discussion and hearing
none, adjourned the work session at 6:54 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION
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 Council Chambers, City Hall, 114 North
Broad Street, Salem, Virginia, at 7:01 p.m., on February 15, 2023. Notice of such
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hearing was published in the February 2 and 9, 2023, 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 Jim H. Guynn,
Jr., City Attorney; H. Robert Light, Assistant City Manager and Executive Secretary,
ex officio member of said Commission, to wit; Charles E. Van Allman, Jr., Director of
Community Development; Mary Ellen Wines, Planning & Zoning Administrator; and
Maxwell Dillon, Planner, and the following business was transacted:
A. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes
Consider acceptance of the minutes from the January 11, 2023, work
session and regular meeting.
Jackson Beamer motioned for acceptance of the minutes from the January 11,
2023, work session and regular meeting.. Neil Conner seconded the motion.
Ayes: Beamer, Conner, Daulton, Garst, King
3. Old Business
A. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Hold public hearing to consider the request of Friendship Salem Terrace, LLC,
contract purchaser, and White Whale Two, LLC, property owner of 1871
Harrogate Drive (Tax Map # 128-1-5), and Friendship Salem Terrace, LLC,
property owner of 1851 Harrogate Drive (Tax Map # 128-1-13) for rezoning
the properties from RMF Residential Multifamily District, with conditions to
HBD Highway Business District, with conditions. (Continued from the January
11, 2023, meeting. Petitioner has requested to postpone this item.)
Denise King motioned to table the item at the request of Friendship Salem Terrace,
LLC, contract purchaser, and White Whale Two, LLC, property owner of 1871
Harrogate Drive (Tax Map #128-1-5), and Friendship Salem Terrace, LLC, property
owner of 1851 Harrogate Drive (Tax Map #128-1-13) for rezoning the properties
from RMF Residential Multi-family District, with conditions to HBD Highway
Business District, with conditions. Neil Conner seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Beamer, Conner, Daulton, Garst, King
4. New Business
A. North Salem Court Townhomes Subdivision
Consider the request for approval of the North Salem Court Townhomes
preliminary and final plat filed by AI Development Group LLC, property owner
and developer, for a 3.517-acre tract known as the North Salem Court
Townhomes.
Neil Conner motioned approve the request for approval of the North Salem Court
Townhomes preliminary and final plat filed by Al Development Group, LLC,
property owner and developer, for a 3.517-acre tract known as the North Salem
Court Townhomes subject to comments. Jackson Beamer seconded the motion.
Ayes: Beamer, Conner, Daulton, Garst, King
5. Adjournment
Having no other items before the Commission, on motion by Member Conner,
seconded by Vice Chair King and duly carried, meeting was adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
Neil Conner motioned Motion. Jackson Beamer seconded the motion.
City Council meeting, February 27, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 114 North Broad Street
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SALEM,
VIRGINIA held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 114 North Broad Street Salem, VA 24153
AGENDA ITEM: Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Hold public hearing to consider the request of Michael O. Garst
and Alan L. Garst, property owners, for rezoning the property
located at 907 Florida Street (Tax Map # 185-5-9) from HBD
Highway Business District to RSF Residential Single Family.
SUBMITTED BY: Mary Ellen Wines, CZA CFM, Planning & Zoning Administrator
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
SITE CHARACTERISTICS:
Zoning: HBD Highway Business District
Land Use Plan Designation: Residential
Existing Use: Vacant
Proposed Use: Residential – Single Family Detached
The subject property (907 Florida Street, Tax Map # 185-5-9) consists of a “25 foot,” 0.086-
acre property which is currently zoned HBD Highway Business District. Located in “East
Bottom” between 7th and 8th street, this parcel sits amongst a block of properties that
encompass an array of zoning designations including HBD Highway Business District, RSF
Residential Single Family, RBD Residential Business District, and CBD Community Business
District. Further, while the majority of the parcels in this area are currently zoned HBD
Highway Business District, there are numerous tracts which are still utilized as single-family
homes as they have not been repurposed since the last zoning ordinance update.
The applicants are requesting the rezoning of this property in order to construct a single-family
home which will satisfy the setback requirements for the RSF zoning district. The Future Land
Use Map (FLUM) identifies this area as Residential, consistent with the proposed rezoning.
REQUIREMENTS:
The proposal meets the requirements of Section 106-202.3 (B). Site development regulations
for RSF.
OPTIONS:
1. Recommend approval of the request.
2. Recommend denial of the request.
OTHER:
Additional information may be found at:
MARCH 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION Open Data Portal Homepage (salemva.gov)
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From:Don Haddon
To:Mary Ellen H Wines
Cc:John McAden; James Patton
Subject:[Ext.] 900 Florida Street - legal description
Date:Thursday, February 16, 2023 12:54:57 PM
Attachments:REV 1 - 900 Florida St Signed.pdf
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Mary Ellen.
Please see below for Legal description for Michael Garst’s Rezoning.
Lot 29, Section 36, Salem Improvement Co. (PB: 1, Pg: 22 ½ (Rke. Co.))
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF FLORIDA STREET, 75’ SOUTH OF THE SOUTH
LINE OF 7TH STREET.
THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF FLORIDA STREET S11°45'00"E, 25’ TO A POINT.
THENCE LEAVING THE WEST LINE OF FLORIDA STREET S78°15'00"W, 150.00’ TO A POINT ON
THE EAST LINE OF A 16’ ALLEY.
THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE 16’ ALLEY N11°45'00"W, 25.00’ TO A POINT.
THENCE LEAVING THE EAST LINE OF THE 16’ ALLEY N78°15'00"E, 150.00’ TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING,
CONTAINNING 3,750 SQUARE FEET, 0.086 ACRE, BEING IN THE CITY OF SALEM, VIRGINIA.
Let me know if you need anything else.
Regards.
Donald Haddon, III, LS
Associate
Balzer & Associates
Envisioning tomorrow. Designing today.
Planners / Architects / Engineers / Surveyors
Roanoke / Richmond / New River Valley / Shenandoah Valley
1208 Corporate Circle, Roanoke, VA 24018 / p 540.772.9580
www.balzer.cc
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PAYMENT DATE
01/30/2023
COLLECTION STATION
Engineering/Inspections
RECEIVED FROM
Alan & Michael Garst
City of Salem
P.O. Box 869
Salem, VA 24153
BATCH NO.
2023-00003842
RECEIPT NO.
2023-00081705
CASHIER
Loretta Prillaman
DESCRIPTION
Rezoning 907 Florida Street
Printed by: Loretta Prillaman Page 1 of 1 02/16/2023 01:15:57 PM
PAYMENT CODE RECEIPT DESCRIPTION TRANSACTION AMOUNT
CD LAND USE Land Use Application Fees $1,000.00
rezoning 907 Florida St
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
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MBLU Location Owner Name Co-Owner Name Address 1 Address 2 City, State, Zip
185-5-9 907 FLORIDA ST MICHAEL GARST ALAN GARST 929 INDIANA ST SALEM VA 24153
185-5-8 901 FLORIDA ST JORDAN MEADOR 901 FLORIDA ST SALEM VA 24153
185-5-1 900 DELAWARE ST MICHAEL K ARRINGTON 900 DELAWARE ST SALEM VA 24153
185-5-2 904 DELAWARE ST LEON K GLASBY DEBORAH R GRIFFITH 904 DELAWARE ST SALEM VA 24153
185-5-3 910 DELAWARE ST CHARLES THOMAS KIRBY ESTATE 2426 LIVINGSTON RD SW ROANOKE VA 24015
185-5-4 914 DELAWARE ST DEEPIKA ARORA 914 DELAWARE ST SALEM VA 24153
185-5-10 909 FLORIDA ST TIMOTHY GLOVER 909 FLORIDA ST SALEM VA 24153
186-9-1 912 FLORIDA ST TRUSTEES, CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 912 FLORIDA ST SALEM VA 24153
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SALEM,
VIRGINIA held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 114 North Broad Street Salem, VA 24153
AGENDA ITEM: Special Exception Permit
Hold public hearing to consider the request of Daniel N Suggs
Excavating & Grading, Inc., property owner, and AM Transportation
of Roanoke, LLC, contract purchaser, for the issuance of a Special
Exception Permit to allow a truck parking facility on the property
located at 2730 West Main Street, (Tax Map # 174-5-1).
SUBMITTED BY: Mary Ellen Wines, CZA CFM, Planning & Zoning Administrator
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
SITE CHARACTERISTICS:
Zoning: HBD Highway Business District
Land Use Plan Designation: Commercial
Existing Use: Vacant
Proposed Use: Truck Parking Facility
The subject property (2730 West Main Street, Tax Map # 174-5-1) consists of a 1.7-acre tract
which possesses the HBD Highway Business District designation. This parcel was formerly
occupied by a grading business before being demolished and left vacant between 2013/2015.
The contract purchaser is requesting a Special Exception Permit in order to construct a truck
parking facility which will provide truck drivers a secure location to store their personal cars while
they are traveling and their tractor trailers while at home. This lot will be secured with a gate/coded
lock on-site and monitored by security cameras. There will be no employees at this location, and
nobody will be permitted to stay overnight. The applicant estimates that a general timeframe for
trucks to be gone is 3-4 consecutive days during a one-week period.
The Future Land Use Map (FLUM) identifies this area as commercial, consistent with the proposed
utilization of the property should the Special Exception Permit be granted.
REQUIREMENTS:
The proposal meets the requirements of Section 106-214.3. Site development regulations for
HBD.
OPTIONS:
1. Recommend approval of the request.
2. Recommend approval of the request with conditions.
3. Recommend denial of the request.
OTHER:
Additional information may be found at:
MARCH 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION Open Data Portal Homepage (salemva.gov)
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BRUSHY MOUNTAIN ENGINEERING,BRUSHY MOUNTAIN ENGINEERING,BRUSHY MOUNTAIN ENGINEERING,BRUSHY MOUNTAIN ENGINEERING, PLLCPLLCPLLCPLLC
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www.brushymtnengr.comwww.brushymtnengr.comwww.brushymtnengr.comwww.brushymtnengr.com
DATE: January 31, 2023
TO: City of Salem – Planning Commission
ATTN: Executive Secretary
21 S. Bruffey Street
Salem, VA 24153
RE: 2730 W. Main Street – Truck Parking Facility
Tax IDs: 174-5-1
With this letter the Owner of the subject property does hereby request that the City approve a Special
Use Permit to allow for the development and use of the lot as a Truck Parking Facility. If approved
the current Owner will sell the property to AM Transportation of Roanoke, LLC who will develop the lot
as shown on the attached concept plan. Trucks (tractors and trailers) will be parked as shown when
not in use. When a truck is put in service the driver will park personal vehicle in spaces in front and
leave in truck for a couple of days. Upon return the driver will switch back to personal vehicle. The
entire parking area will be secured with fencing and an entrance gate controlled by a keypad. A small
storage shed will be placed near the gate to house truck accessories and grounds maintenance
equipment. The subject property and surrounding properties are zoned HBD. A Special Exception
Permit is required to allow for a “Parking Facility” in HBD. Thank you for your consideration.
This request is being made on behalf of the Owner: Suggs Daniel N Excavating & Grading Inc
4891 Dan Robin Road
Salem, VA 24153
Respectfully Submitted,
Barney Horrell
Virginia Professional Engineer # 44654
Brushy Mountain Engineering, PLLC
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MBLU Location Owner Name Co-Owner Name Address 1 Address 2 City, State, Zip
174-5-1 2730 W MAIN ST DANIEL N SUGGS EXCAVATING & GRADING INC 4891 DAN ROBIN RD SALEM VA 24153
174-5-2 2720 W MAIN ST DRB DEVELOPMENT P O BOX 944 SALEM VA 24153
174-3-10 2713 W MAIN ST SPIRIT SPE PORTFOLIO CA C-STORES INCC/O GPM INVESTMENTS LLC 1410 COMMONWEALTH DR STE 202 WILMINGTON NC 28403
174-3-1 2743 W MAIN ST BIG M LLC 2743 W MAIN ST SALEM VA 24153
209-1-4 2746 W MAIN ST JEFFREY A WASHENBERGER 2746 W MAIN ST SALEM VA 24153
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