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REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ...... ROANOKE CiTY COUNCIL
April 18, 1988
2:00 p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call· All present. (Vice-Mayor Musser
and Council Member Harvey left at 2:15 p.m.)
The invocation will be delivered by The Reverend John
Morris, Associate Pastor, Pilgrim Baptist Church. Present,
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
BID OPENINGS
A. Bids for exterior and interior painting at the Carvins
Cove Filter Plant. Two bids were referred to a committee
composed of Messrs. Garland, Chairman, Kiser and Clark·
CONSENT AGENDA
(A~proved 7-0)
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL 8E ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS· IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
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A communication from Mayor Noel C. Taylor requesting an
Executive Session to discuss a real estate- matter, pursuant to
Section 2.1-344 (a) (2), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Concur in request for Council to convene in
Executive Session to discuss a real estate
matter, pursuant to Section 2.1-344 (a)
(2), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
A report of the City Manager with regard to an.update on
Youth Services Citizen Board recommendations.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters:
Petitions and Communications: None.
Reports of Officers:
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City Manager:
Briefings:
1. A report with regard to the recommended 1988-89 General
Fund budget for the City of Roanoke. Referred to 1988-
89 Budget Study.
Items Recommended for Action:
2. A report with regard to the publication and distribu-
tion of the City's first magazine style 1957 annual
report to the citizens of the City of Roanoke. Approved
distribution of the 1987 Annual Report to Citizen'S
3. A report with regard to the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) Air Quality Study. Adopted Resolution
No. 29065. (5~0)
Reports of Committees: None.
7. Unfinished Business: None.
8. Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
Ordinance No. 29060, on second reading, rezoning two tracts
of land containing .25 acre, more or tess, located at 1214
Salem Avenue, .S. W., described as Lot 12, Section 34, Map
of the Rorer Tract, Official Tax No. 1212105; and Lot 13,
Section 34, Map of the Rorer Tract, Official Tax No.
1212104. Adopted Ordinance No. 29060. (5-0)
9. Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
Inquiries and/or comments by the Mayor and members of City
Council.
Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and
committees appointed by Council.
10. Other Hearings of Citizens:
~5.a.2. during the week of April 18, 1988.
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Office of the Mayor
April 18, 1988
The Honorable Vice-Mayor
of Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
and Members
Dear Mrs. Bowles and Gentlemen:
~ wish to request an Executive Session to discuss a real estate
matter, pursuant to Section 2.1-344 (a) (2), Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended.
SincereZy,
Noel C. Tayl
Mayor
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Room 452 Municipal Building 2t5 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011 (703) 981-2444
Office of the Cily Cled~
Apri! 20, 1988
File #304
Mr. W. Robert Herbert
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Herbert:
Your report with regard to an update on certain Youth Services
Citizen Board recommendations, was before the Council of the City
of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, April 18, 1988.
On motion, duly seconded and adopted, the report was received and
filed.
Sincerely,
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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Ms. Carol B. Marchal, Chairman, Youth Services Citizen Board,
2320 Mount Vernon Road, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24015
Ms. Marion V. Crenshaw, Youth Planner
456 Municipal Building 215 (~urch A,,~nue, S.W. Roanoke. Vlrginio 240t I (703) 98t-2541
Office of the City Manager
April 18, 1988
Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Members of Council:
Subject: Update - Youth Services Citizen Board Recomendation~~
Background: , ,i.
The Youth Services Citizen Board presented its Annual Plan to City
Council on July 17, 1987. The plan's recommendations were as
follows:
The City of Roanoke should further investigate the feasibility
and cost factors in the development and implementation of s
teen center for the youth of Roanoke City. This feasibility
study should be conducted within a six-month time frame
through the Office of the City Manager and should include
citizens and young people to ensure community involvement and
also provide adequate staff support.
2. The City of Roanoke should continue to address the following
youth employment issues: (a) the need for a central place or
agency to take charge or to make referrals on employment
opportunities for all young people in the City of Roanoke who
need employment or are interested in seekin~ employment; and
(b) review the transportation issues and investigate
alternatives for assistance.
II. Current Situation:
Action taken to date on the recommendations of the Youth Services
Citizen Board are as follows:
Recommendation I (above) - The Office on Youth gathered and
reviewed information on teen centers throughout the United
States. This information will be further analyzed and used as
part of the overall study for the teen center (recreational
activities) for Roanoke City. The Office on Youth also held
an open youth forum which dealt, in part, with recreational
opportunities for teens in Roanoke City. The teen center
concept was discussed during this open forum. Lastly, a more
comprehensive investigation is needed in order to complete the
feasibility study and cost analysis. This study and analysis
will be completed by August 1988.
Room 364 Municipal Building 215 Churah Avenue, 5.W. Roanoke, Virginia 2401 ~ (703) 98~-2333
Members of Council
April 1988
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Recommendation 2 (above) - To comply with City Council's
request on this recommendation, the City administration, in
conjunction with the Office on Youth, conducted a preliminary
investigation of the two issues. The finding indicated that
a formal study was needed which would include the two areas
(listed above) as well as other needs for youth (employment/
economic development). This study will be completed by
September 30, 1988.
III. Conclusion:
This report is intended as an update on the current situation and
no action is requested at this time. Further information will be
forthcoming when final studies have been completed.
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Respectfully submitted,
W. Robert Herbert
City Manager
Mr. Earl B. Reynolds, Jr., Assistant City Manager
Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney
Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance
Mr. William F. Clark, Director of Public Works
Mr. John R. Marlles, Chief, Office of Community Planning
Mrs. Carol Marchal, Chairman, Youth Services Citizen Board
Roanoke, Virginia
April 18, 1988
Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mayor and Members of Council:
Please reserve space to Monday's agenda for a presentation on the
Recommended 1988-89 General Fund Budget for the City of Roanoke.
Respectfully submitted,
W. Robert Herbert
City Manager
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Office of the City Clerk
April 20, 1988
File #109
Mr. IV. Robert Herbert
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. IIerbert:
Your report with regard to publication and distribution of the
City's-first magazine style 1987.Annual Report to the citizens of
the City of Roanoke, was before the Council of the City of
Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, April 18, 1988.
On motion, duly seconded and adopted, Council approved distribu-
tion of the 1987 Annual Report to citizens of the City of Roanoke
during the week of April 18, 1988.
Sincerely, ~
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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Room 456 Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roono~e, Virginia 24011 (703) 981-2541
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April 14, 1988
The Honorable Noel C. Taylor, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mayor and Members of Council:
I am proud to present to you the City's 1987 calendar year
annual report, which is attached. I will make a presentation to
City Council at Monday's meeting concerning the report, but
wanted you to have an advance copy.
Details concerning the report will also be released to the
news media at Monday's meeting, and the reports will be delivered
to each street address in the City on Tuesday and Wednesday,
April 19 and 20.
I'm personally pleased with the report and believe it will
be useful in educating the public as to the many duties of City
government. It is also timely, in that as we work towards a
1988/89 budget with a theme of "Managing Expectation" a first
task in that process must be the sharing of information as
accomplished through this annual report.
Sincerely,
W. Robert Herbert
City Manager
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215 Church Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 240t 1
i. oanoke: A City on
The natural beauty of the
Blue Ridge Mountains;
the open, natural
friendliness of its people;
~ and the business,
education, and cultural opportunities
are all a part of the drawing factors
that make the City of Roanoke
home to more than 100,000 people.
Roanoke is a City on the move:
A new airport terminal underway,
award-winning City schools, an
influx of new businesses, an expan-
sion of cultural opportunities, a
revitalized downtown and a vibrancy
among its people that brings forth
involvement in citizen task forces,
neighborhood groups, and all aspects
of City government.
As the crossroads of western
Virginia, Roanoke is a natural hub of
business and medical activity, and
is increasingly seen as a transporta-
tion center. The Roanoke Regional
Airport provides one-day, round-trip
service to more than 90 cities, and
Roanoke is within a day's drive of half
the nation's population.
In addition to its economic
activity, Roanoke has a vital and
growing arts and cultural community.
The Roanoke Symphony has sprung
to new life under the direction of
conductor Victoria Bond. Center in
the Square, a one-of-a-kind, non-
profit center, housing history,
science, and art museums, as well as
the Move
live theatre and an Arts Council, is
seeking to expand its current
facilities. The Virginia Museum of
Transportation has moved to a
new home in downtown Roanoke
providing visitors and residents alike
with a glimpse into the past and the
future. The historic farmers' market
in downtown Roanoke is now
The Roonoke Symphony String
Quintet performs in the Museum
of Fine Arts ol Center in the
Square in 1987, the Virginia
Museum o1 Transportation
attracted thousonds ot school
groups, visitors and area
residents.
home to dozens of artists and crafts-
men, who co-exist with the shops
and boutiques and the farmers who
sell fresh fruits and vegetables.
Roanoke is alive, and growing,
and evolving. And yet, at the same
time, it has maintained the
friendliness and pace that make
it a true hometown.
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A Message from the Mayor
Dear Citizens,
Greetings! I'm pleased to have the
opportunity to speak to you through our first
magazine style annual report for the citizens
of the City of Roanoke. I hope these pages
will give you even clearer insight into the
work of your City government and will
provide you with the impetus to become more
involved in your community. Our strength
as a City depends not only upon the City
Council and our team of City and school
employees, but it depends on the input of
citizens - the homemakers, business people,
educators, students, etc. For you are the
very heart of our growth and progress.
Through the years I've served as Mayor,
one of the major realizations I've discovered
is that progress is an ongoing process,
not an achievement. It is difiScnlt at any point
in time to say we have reached the goal.
For each time we overcome certain major
obstacles, there looms on the horizon the
challenge of the future.
During 1987 we were tremendously
blessed by the support of more than 100,000
citizens. During this year we reached
agreement with Roanoke County on the
development of a new airport terminal build-
lng. We saw Orvis, Advance, and Vitramon
locate in the Centre for Industry and
Technology, bringing new jobs to Roanoke.
We saw strengthening of downtown and took
major steps forward in the continued
development of needed storm drain systems.
We also continued our gains in educational
excellence. In addition, we provided valued
services such as refuse collection, police,
fire and rescue services, the paving of our
streets, replacement of equipment, and the
rehabilitation of City parks.
In 1987, we were again reminded oftbe
serious challenges before us due to the
tremendous loss of federal revenue sharing
funds and major reductions in other federal
programs, coupled with the continuing
state mandates that come to the City without
funds to match. And we know that these
challenges will continue in the years ahead.
These challenges remind us that the
struggle continues. The obstacle will be the
need for greater services at higher costs.
And local elected officials will be left to find
the financial resources. These challenges
call for strategic planning. A clearly-defined
plan that recognizes the areas we need to
address in our effort to make the City
of Roanoke the greatest City of its size in tNs
part of the U.S. And indeed, we anticipate
approaching such a plan in 1988.
The citizens of Roanoke, City Council,
and City management have never failed to
accept a challenge. We have always had
our eyes fixed on the star with the knowledge
that a Star City shines bright and illuminates
the area. It holds our great hope for the
future and inspires those witNn its boundary
to let their light so shine. And we will not
rest, nor give up the tasks at hand until the
radiance from our star shines into every
neighborhood, every home and every
business so that each citizen will know we
are sincerely working to provide them
with a quality of life that makes them proud
to call Roanoke home.
Sincerelg
Noel C. Taylor
Mayor
A Message from the Ci yManager
Dear Roanokers,
It is with a deep sense of pride that
I present to you our 1987Annual Report for
the citizens of the City of Roanoke. The
pride I feelis for the work of the 1,800 city
employees and 1, 780 school employees who
have walked with me through projects,
challenges, accomplishments and programs
during the past year. They have been
committed to improving the quality of life in
the City of Roanoke and have given their
very best to ecNeve this goal.
Tiffs report reflects an overview of some
of the most visible, and other less visible,
aspects of City government. We are sending
it to each household and business in the
City as a report to you of how we have used
your tax dollars during the past year to
better this community. And my hope is that
it will provide you with a clearer idea
of what City government is all about and the
kind of work and dedication our employees
bring to the job each and every day.
I also want to share with you the pride
I have In this community and the neighbor-
hoods, neighbors, businesses and business
people who have been so much a part of
City government in 1987. You saw and
supported the need to renovate our neigh-
borhood schools, complete storm drain
projects, and continue renovation of our parks,
and you spoke out in support of such
projects at a public hearing. You boldly stepped
forward and said you were willing to pay
a food and beverage mx to see such projects
tmdert~ken.
On Nov. 3, 1987, Roanokers approved
a $10 nfillion bond issue by a three tp one
margin, giving the city the needed go
ahead to sell the bonds in 1988 and proceed
with necessary projects.
In 1987, thousands of you joined the
City in addressing everything from the needs
of the homeless to economic development
to special events. '/our work on task forces,
boards and commissions, brought to us
valued opinions and expertise. Throughout
the funding issues, improvements and
changes, our citizens, volunteers, staff and
City Council have formed a common bond
of dedication to making Roanoke a City
where people enjoy life to its fullest.
Sincerely,
W. Robert Herbert
City Manager
City Council
Since 1918, the City of
Roanoke has been governed
by a council/manager
form of government. This
I type of government calls
for a seven member City Council,
each of whom represents the
entire City.
Three members of council are
elected every two years. The council
member elected by the largest
number of votes becomes the vice
mayor for the succeeding two years.
The mayor is elected to a four-
year terrrr
Much like our federal and state
legislative counterparts, City
Council is a policy making body. It
sets goals and priorities for the City
in order to meet the needs of
citizens. Council considers and
adopts changes to the laws and regu-
lations of the City, known as the
City Code.
Council adopts the City's annual
budget, which sets funding levels
for City programs. It decides the tax
rate of general property including
real estate and personal property
taxes. Council has lowered the real
estate tax rate from $1.64 per
$100 of assessed value in 1977 to
$1.25 per $100 of assessed value
today.
Citizens are appointed by council
to serve on boards, authorities and
commissions to assist in the decision
making process. For information
on volunteering to serve, contact
the city clerk's office at 981-2541.
Council appoints a city manager
who directs the day-to-day
functions of City government and
implements Council's policies. The
city manager submits an annual
budget, and following the council's
approval, implements that budget and
its many programs.
Others appointed by Council
are: city attorney, director of finance,
city clerk, municipal auditor and
director of real estate valuation.
City Council wants citizens
to be involved in their government
and welcomes input from all people.
Roanoke City Council: (L R)David Bowers, Elizabeth Bowles, Robert Garland, Mayor Noel Taylor,
James Harvey, Vice Mayor Howard Musser and James Trout
Regular council meetings are held
on the first, third, and fourth
Mondays at 2 p.m., and on the second
Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Council
Chambers, Municipal Building,
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke,
Va., 24011.
A summer schedule is observed
for July, August and September,
with meetings the second Monday
at 7:30 p.m. and fourth Monday at
2 p.m. The hearing of concerns from
citizens is a regular part of each
council meeting. Public hearings
and bid openings are also held as a
part of council meetings.
HISTORIC DATES
OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE
Chartered as a town
Chartered as a city
Adopted Council/Manager Government
Named All-America City
1882
1884
1918
1952
1979
1982
Development and Planning
li}conomic Development
The City's Office of
Economic Development
is responsible for
recruiting new businesses
Jm~ to the City of Roanoke
and retaining existing businesses.
1987 was a banner year for
economic development in the City.
Highlights included ground breaking
by Advance Stores, Inc., an auto
parts company, on a new 185,000
square foot distribution center; and
the opening of a fulfillment center
for Orvis, a mail order company. In
1988, Advance plans to employ some
200 people at its distribution
center, and Orvis employed 225
people during its peak in 1987. Both
companies are located in the
Roanoke Centre for Industry and
Technology, off of Highway 460 in
northeast Roanoke. In addition,
the City's Market area benefitted
from an Orris retail store which
opened in September.
September also brought the
ground breaking for Foot Levelers,
Inc., a manufacturer of custom-
made proscription insoles, which
located in the Deanwood area of
Roanoke. When in full operation, Foot
Levelers will employ some 40 to
50 people.
Tultex, a leisure-wear manu-
facturer, announced in September
it would be constructing a new 50, 000
square foot facility off of King
Street in the City of Roanoke. This
facility, when fully operational, will
initially employ 200 people with an
anticipated growth to 400 employees.
In December, Governor Gerald
Baliles came to Roanoke to
announce that Vitramon, a ceramic
chip capacitor manufacturer, will
construct a 60,000 square foot
facility in the Roanoke Centre for
Industry and Technology with plans
to hire some 150 people.
In 1987, unprecedented
cooperation between the City, seven
area banks, the Greater Roanoke
Valley Development Foundation and
the Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority, resulted in
ground breaking on a 72,000 square
foot speculative building that could
be adapted to many kinds of
businesses. This building will be
a major drawing card in 1988, in that
when a new company considers
Roanoke as a business location, them
will already be a building in place
for the company to purchase.
These and other activities
resulted in the creation of almost
6,000 jobs in the Roanoke Valley in
1987 - a record year with a direct
benefit to the citizens of the Roanoke
Valley and beyond.
Commm ity
The Office of Community
Planning is responsible
for the planning of
development in the City.
m It is the administrative
staff for the City Planning Commission
and advises the Board of Zoning
Appeals and the Architectural Review
Board. It processes petitions for
rezoning, requests for the closing of
streets and alleys, applications for
subdividing land and site develop-
ment plans.
At left, citizens take part in planning the organized
development of the Oity of Roanoke. Above left,
Mayor Noel Taylor (L) welcomes Bob Swart (center)
of Vitramon, to the Roanoke Valley as Virginia
Governor Gerald Baltics applauds the news Above,
employees are already on the job in Advance
Stores' new distribution center
In 1987, the Office of Community
Planning completed the first major
update of the City's Zoning Ordinance
in over two decades. The new
Zoning Ordinance, adopted by City
Council in April, identifies where
different types of housing can be built
and where businesses and industries
are permitted to locate in the City,
as well as any requirements which
must be met. The new ordinance
was prepared with the assistance of
a review committee comprised of
neighborhood residents, local
business leaders, developers and
representatives from the City's
Planning Commission, Board of
Zoning Appeals and Architectural
Review Board. The new regulations
have received national recognition
for their emphasis on preserving
the character of the City's
neighborhoods.
In 1988, the Office of Community
Planning will start a new program
with a goal of preparing plans for each
of the City's 45 neighborhoods.
The neighborhood plans will serve
as guides for city administrators,
neighborhood residents, and
interested persons regarding impor-
tant neighborhood assets, needs,
concerns and objectives.
Education
Aprogressive urban
school division, Roanoke
City Public Schools
serves approximately
~ 13,500 students in
kindergarten through 12th grade.
The school system is committed
to personalizing education for
excellence so that all children are
provided with a quality education
and the proper environment in which
to learn. A blend of exciting,
innovative programs and a dedicated
professional staff work to ensure
the city students reach their full
potential.
In addition to the regular
curriculum taught in our 21
elementary, six junior high and two
senior high schools, a wide spectrum
of programs is available to provide
students with special assistance
and academic challenge.
Examples of excellence abound.
· The City schools provide
instruction for hearing impaired
children in the region.
· Programs for the academically
talented provide the extra challenge
needed to motivate students with
exceptional ability. Last summer as
part of their unit on pioneer life,
honors students researched and
then constructed a log cabin.
· Summer Learners, a summer
school program co-sponsored with
the University of Virginia, provides
enrichment to elementary students
in reading, language arts, and
creative arts.
· The Magnet School of the Visual
and Performing Arts enabled high
school students to pursue concen-
trated training in dance,
instrumental music, vocal music,
theatre arts, photography, and
visual arts.
· The Magnet School of High
Technology provides senior high
students with experiences such as
a first-hand look at aviation.
Numerous students participate in
an internship program at the control
tower at Roanoke Regional
Airport. Twenty-seven students
soared over Roanoke this past
October as they took the controls
of gliders provided by the Blue
Ridge Soaring Society.
· Ifa student wants a 100 hour
internship experience, then CITY
School is the place to be. An
accelerated program in government
and English, the program draws
upon local college professors to
augment the staff. A culminating
experience is a cultural trip to
New York City.
· A 1987 graduating senior, who
now attends Harvard, was selected
as one of the Top 20 High School
Students in the Nation.
· A student from the Governor's
School for Science & Technology
placed first in an international
science competition.
· The Homework Helpline uses
trained volunteers to guide
elementary students to solve their
homework problems.
· Citizen involvement and collabora-
tive partnerships with the
community are evident in the scope
of the volunteer program. Last
year over 2,300 volunteers assisted
the city schools. APCO, Allstate,
Arby's, Central Fidelity. and IBM,
to name a few, are business
partners with schools in the division.
· Proiect Praise for Gifts enabled
approximately 700 sixth grade girls
to expand their career thinking
by exposing them to female role
models in the areas of mathematics
and science.
The following statistics serve as
further indicators of excellence:
· The average pupil/teacher ratio
for kindergarten through grade six
is one professional to every 21
pupils.
· $3,930 was spent in the '87-'88
school year to educate each child,
which is slightly higher than the
state average.
· 39.7% of all Roanoke's teachers
hold advanced degrees.
· Student achievement scores
indicate that student performance
is competitive. Students perform
at the national average or above in
all curriculum areas.
The Roanoke City Public Schools
invite you to visit the~lr programs
to see educational excellence in
operation.
Public Safety
palice, fire, and emergency
medical service are
three of the most basic
functions of City govern-
~ ment. In 1987, the
implementation of the 9-1-1 emer-
gency telephone system allowed even
faster response to calls for assistance.
Emergeney
Conunnnications
October 5, 1987, marked the
beginning of 9 - 1 - 1, a major
lifesaving innovation. This valley-
wide project resulted in 9-1-1
emergency telephone service for
citizens in Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke
County and Vinton. Described as
Enhanced 9-1 - 1, the system routes
the call to the appropriate dispatch
center and automatically displays
the telephone number, name and
address of anyone calling 9-1-1 for
assistance, allowing dispatchers
to promptly send help.
The benefits of 9-1 - 1 are many:
There is only one, three-digit
number to remember; aid can be
dispatched even if the caller is unable
to speak alter dialing 9-1-1;
improved response time; and
reduced false alarms as the address
of all calls is immediately identified.
By the end of 1987, about 50
percent of the calls to the dispatch
center came in on 9-1-1. The other
50 percent utilized seven-digit
emergency numbers, which will be
discontinued in 1988 following
distribution of the new telephone
book.
Funding for the major compo-
nents of the City's 9-1-1 equipment
and systems was provided through
the proceeds of the 1984 Bond Issue.
The on-going operating costs
are funded through a 46-cent per
month special tax on telephone bills
to City residents.
In addition to Enhanced 9-1-1,
the City made a decision to further
improve emergency dispatch
capabilities through a computer
system called Computer Aided
Dispatch, that will save time in dis-
patching calls, and through Mobile
Data Terminals (MDT). MDTis a
term used to describe small computer
terminals that will be installed in
police cars and fire command vehicles
which will allow a direct connection
to the communications dispatch
center as well as access to state and
federal information through
automated computer files. Both
systems will be implemented in
1988, the year that will also mark
the move from the present
communications dispatch center to
a modern, state-of-the-art dispatch
center.
A new dispatch cenler, scheduled ro come on-line
in 1988, will complement the new 9 1 - 1 emergency
telephone service.
Police
The possibility of being involved
in a traf~c accident or being a
victim of crime is less today in the
City of Roanoke due to the work
of the Roanoke Police Department.
Tomorrow that possibility will be
even less due to new technology and
programs and continued emphasis
on crime prevention.
Major offenses decreased by five
percent in 1987 and the department
solved six percent more cases
than the national average. The City's
traffic flow was complicated by
several major road construction
projects. To counteract what could
have become a significant safety
hazard, the Traffic Bureau intensified
enforcement efforts where such
problems exist, such as on Interstate
581. This resulted in increased
traffic summonses and safe move-
ment of traffic.
Drug enforcement officers
participated in drug investigations
with the U.S. Attorney General's
Drug Task Force, which resulted in
major arrests of regional, state,
national and international drug
dealers. In addition, these officers
work with officers from other area
governments for regional drug
investigations and assist the City's
patrol officers in the operations
to combat street-level activity.
A new program in 1988 will be
a statewide Automated Fingerprint
Indentification System that will
permit rapid review of fingerprints
on file within the state.
Not all of the department's
efforts are directed towards
enforcement. The Crime Prevention
Bureau has school resource officers
assigned to the City's junior high
schools to establish rapport, provide
counseling and assist the students.
Other bureau personnel encourage
citizens to become involved in crime
prevention efforts; and develop
and present educational programs
to groups on personal property
protection, drug identification and
hazards, etc.
Individually, and as a unit, the
Roanoke Police Department is
aggressively working to continue to
make Roanoke a safer community
for its citizens, workers and guests.
The mission of the Roanoke
City Fire Department is to provide
both emergency and non-emergency
fire services to protect and preserve
life and property, in the most cost
effective manner possible. In
addition, the department works to
increase fire safety awareness
among area citizens.
The Fire Department has 231
Personnel have spent 924 hours on
fire education including puppet
shows for children, fire prevention
talks, etc. In addition, the division
has conducted 8, 576 inspections
in area businesses and facilities.
Coordinating the work of the
three divisions is the administrative
services division which is respon-
sible for research and planning,
budget development, and depart-
ment records.
In addition, there are about 100
volunteers. These two groups are
responsible for providing service 24
hours a day from three EMS
stations. In 1987, crews responded
to some 11,000 calls for help, with
an average response time of just
under six minutes. Two out of three
patients required transportation
to a hospital. A city-employed EMS
paramedic is utilized on 65 percent
of all calls.
employees at 13 fire stations
throughout the City. They work a
three platoon system with 24 hour
work shifts.
Fire suppresi~on personnel
responded to 3,424 alarms in 1987
with an average response time of
3.6 minutes. Statistics show 918
fires caused an estimated $2.4 million
in direct property loss. There
were 28 civilian injuries and five
deaths, and 21 firefighters
were injured.
In the Fire Training Diviilon,
emphasis is placed on training
including cardiopulmonary resuscita-
tion (CPR), hazardous materials,
airport firefighting, operating
emergency vehicles, and basic
firefighting skills.
The Technical Services Division
is responsible for enforcing fire
regulations through inspections, plan
reviews, fire/arson investigations
and public education. Through
educational programs, the depart-
ment is able to decrease the number
of fires that occur. Since July of
1987, the division has installed 370
smoke detectors in 335 homes.
Puppet shows for children are an
imporlant part of the City's fire prevention
program In 1987, Emergency Medical
Services crews responded to 11,000 calls
Emergency
Med/ca/Serv/ees (EM )
The City of Roanoke is recognized
as the home of the first volunteer
rescue squad. Roanoke Life Saving
Crew organized in 1928, Williamson
Road crewin 1939, and Hunton crew
in 1941. Over the years, increased
requests for service, training
requirements and time commitments
have put increasing demands on
the rescue squads. In July 1987,
Hunton Life Saving Crew suspended
operations due to a lack of trained,
qualified personnel and in December
1987, permanently closed its doors.
The City and the two remaining
squads have pulled together as a
team to continue to improve and
enhance emergency medical services
and to provide quality pre-hospital
care to all areas of the City.
The City employs and supervises
14 full-time and 12 part-time
paramedics and cardiac technicians.
!
Common medical conditions
encountered include heart attacks,
strokes, respiratory illnesses,
seizures, diabetic problems, child-
birth, and poisoning. Care is also
provided to victims of street violence,
domestic conflict, and drug and
alcohol abuse. Conditions in which
an emergency ambulance should not
be called could include a cold,
cough, backache, or abdominal pain
that has persisted over a period of
time, the need for transportation to
a doctor's office for an appointment
or to go to a hospital for a scheduled
procedure.
Demand for EMS is expected
to continue to increase. To meet this
increase the City and rescue squads
have launched several projects
including the creation of a lead agency
to coordinate emergency care,
improvements to City Rescue Station
4 to better serve northwest
Roanoke, and continued efforts to
educate the public of how and when
to use emergency medical services.
rom the cklerl5 to
dlildrcn, fi om tile l~ome
I~'~;s and ~hc l)~t)l' to those
in search et knowlcdge
or direction, the City
administers aud cli~ cci $ it x ariety of
tO I/le'('i I}lcil' floods.
In April 19~7, a dtkens task
lotto apl)dinted by lilt' city manager,
prcsuntcd thc results (ff a detailed
study on homelessness and housing
called "No I'lace lo Call Home."
ri'l/(} l}[Sk fl)]'CC identhed two gruups
et people m need: (1)Those who
rely on shelters to :alleviate tempor~y
and chronic homelessness: ~md
(2) those unable to affi)rd and
maintain decent housing or at risk of
losing housmg.
The report identified nueds in
regard to housing and homelessness,
recoinmcnded achievable sotutions
and called on all p:~ts
conmmnits; including ~ca govern-
ments, to respond t:o the needs.
"No Place to Call Home" bad a
stron~ iiupact on Roanoke. Church
groups bekt informati(m~ meetings,
social sermce agencies were able
to use the i~fformalion to improve
services, ~d a general awareness of
the issues was created.
Local shelters bare responded
to t he raper tk reco~en&tions Mth
great speed ~d dedicatbn. Ro~oke
Area Ministries (R~) opened a
clay shelt er for homeless and street
people in Decemben ~M ltouse
pr(Mdes day shelter, k~od, mail-
boxes, and clothes washing facilkies
for the h(mmless. Counseling ~d
job placement ~e also pr(Mded.
%tat Action Against Poverty has
aimounced plans to open a trasi-
tion~ IMng center for up to 100
homeless men that will include such
services as housing, employment
training, counseling and food.
'~ese ~d other shaker
progr~s were assisted in 1987
th-ougb $~,000 in feder~ ad state
grants obmin~ by the CiW for
such progms. ~e ci~ meager
now has a full time job
and no longer receives
Aid 1o Dependent Children
federal support ,thanks to
City's Prolecl Self
Sulficiency At right,
enjoy e hot meal at
Roanoke Area MJnistry's
day shelter
established a committee to follow up
on the recommendations in the
homeless and housing study. The
group is expected to report back to
City Council in April 1988.
Social Services
The City's Department of
Social Services is responsible for
administering programs that offer
financial assistance and rehabilitative
services. The largest group served
by the department are those 65
and older, followed by children under
age 18.
The department has a $25
million plus budget distributed
primarily through five programs: In
general terms, (1) AidTo Dependent
Children (ADC) is assistance to
children whose parental income is
typically below $2,500 a year. (2)
Medicaid is health care assistance to
the elderly, disabled, blind and
families receivingADC. (3) Food
Stamps are distributed to low income
households for groceries. (4) Fuel
Assistance allows the City to pay gas,
oil or fuel companies to help those
in emergency situations. (5) Homes
for Adults is a progran~ to save
medicaid costs by helping to place
people in adult homes rather than
nursing homes where the costs
are highen
Of these five programs, only
one - Aid to Dependent Children -
involves unspecified money payment
to the client. The other four
involve payment to providers of
services such as hospitals, nursing
homes, doctors, pharmacies,
grocery stores, fuel providers, etc.
The cost of the five programs is
primarily paid through a combination
of state and federal funds.
Another major function of the
department is rehabilitative services
such as child and adult abuse and
neglect, foster care, adoption, day
care and emergency services.
One program in the Social
Services Department, called Project
Self Sufficiency, won top honors
from the Virginia Municipal League
in 1987, in competition with other
Virginia towns and cities. The project
is a joint effort of the Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing
Authority, the Fifth District
Employment and Training
Consortium, and the Department
of Social Services. The goal is to
help families receiving Aid to
Dependent Children become totally
self sufficient and able to live
without government assistance. The
program addresses such areas as
housing, job training, employment
opportunities, child care, trans-
portation, etc.
By July 1987, 21 of the 55
participants in Project Self Sufficiency
were off of Aid to Dependent
Children. Others were working part-
time, attending a community
college, taking GED classes and
looking for employment.
City Nursing IIome
In 1957, the City of Roanoke
was licensed to operate a nursing
home. The 58-person facility is
located near Bonsack off of Highway
460. The home cares for elderly
receiving medicaid, with preference
given to people from the City of
Roanoke.
In 1987, the nursing home
installed a whirlpool bathing system
to benefit the patients and to prevent
back problems for the staff. With
the new specialized tub, one person
is able to move and bathe a patient
weighing up to 350 pounds. The
whirlpool action provides bathing
comfort and good skin care, and
stimulates circulation. The new tub
has enhanced the quality of life
for the residents of the Roanoke
City Nursing Home and has improved
the efficiency and safety of
nursing care.
Libraries
The Roanoke City Public Library
System consists of the central
library, six branches (including the
law library) and a bookmobile.
Materials and services offered
include books, magazines and
newspapers, video cassettes,
records, films, tapes, framed art
reproductions, children's activities
and meeting rooms. As a sub-
regional library for the blind and
physically handicapped, talking
books are also available.
In 1987, the library received
special state and federal grants
totaling $100,000. The money will
be used for a new bookmobile
with a wheelchair lift, telephone
service for the hearing impaired and
a closed circuit TV system for the
visually impaired. These services
will be available by the summer
of 1988.
Under the leadership of the new
City Librarian, the library system
will continue its cooperation with
the Roanoke County and Salem
Libraries on two projects - the
valley-wide library card, which
allows area residents to use any of
the Roanoke City, Roanoke County
and Salem public libraries free of
charge, and the automation of
library services.
Yoata Services
Roanoke City's Office on Youth
works to provide a better quality of
life for young people and their
families. In 1987, the office helped
sponsor student government day.
High school seniors were elected by
their classmates and spent a day
working with the mayor, members
of council and city staff to learn mom
about how City government works.
In addition, the Office on Youth
presented 25 public awareness
projects and activities that reached
more than 2,000 young people.
They included self esteem programs,
tours of the City building and
court house, and distribution of a
wallet-sized emergency card.
The City also operates several
facilities to serve youth. The Juvenile
Detention home provides secure
detention prior to disposition of
juvenile court cases and supervises
an outreach detention program. The
Crisis Intervention Center, known
as Sanctuary, provides residential and
counseling services to children and
their families in crisis. And Youth
Haven I provides long term personal
and family counseling to teenage
boys assigned to Youth Haven I by
the courts.
The City's central library and six
branches provide a varieh/of services
to citizens Below, a new whirlpool
at the City's Nursing Home stimulates
circulation and provides bathing
comfort and good skin care for the
home's 58 residents
9
Public Works and Utilities
The most commonly
understood functions of
City government, suchas
garbage collection, street
~ maintenance and water
and sewer service, fall under the
City's directorates of Public Works,
and Utilities and Operations.
W ter md Sewer
In 1987, the City's Sewage
Treatment Plant continued to provide
the highest degree of treatment
available, and was generally
recognized as the most sophisticated
treatment plant in the state of
Virginia. Plans are in the works to
upgrade the plant from a 35 million
gallons per day facility to a 62
million gallons per day plant, in order
to meet the growing needs of the
Roanoke Valley.
Verifying the qualify of water is a daily procedure at
the Water Treatment Plant
The City's Water Department
completed construction of three new
water storage tanks in 1987, to
increase storage capabilities in the
Hollins, Franklin Road South and
Grandin Court areas. In addition,
three new pumping stations were
built. One station allows the transfer
of water between Salem and Roanoke
during emergencies. A second
station pumps water to the new
storage tank on Franklin Road to
provide better water pressure and
improved service. The third station
provides better service to homes
in the upper elevations of the Round
Hill area.
SWnn Drainage
In 1987, work continued on the
$17.6 million storm drainage and
sanitary sewer improvement project
on Williamson Road. The project
is designed to reduce flooding
potential in the area.
A $2 million part of the project
in the Oakland Blvd. area was
completed and construction began
along the east side of Williamson
Road from Fugate Road to Barkley
Avenue. Work has now begun on the
west side of Williamson Road. The
entire project is scheduled for
completion in 1990.
Street M intenance
The Street Maintenance
Department is responsible for
maintaining City streets to state
highway specifications. This includes
the maintenance of street signs
and road markers, with an average of
14,000 installations and repairs
each year.
The Street Maintenance and
Grounds Maintenance departments
spent more than half a million
dollars and worked around the clock
at times, to clear record snows
totaling about 46 inches during the
first part of the year.
Motor Vehicle Maintenance
The Motor Vehicle Maintenance
Department is responsible for
servicing, repairing and maintaining
more than 800 city-owned vehicles
and apparatus. In 1987, the
department began utilizing computers
to track maintenance costs on
these vehicles. The computers allow
staff to keep track of which vehicles
The City now uses computers to track maintenance
costs on vehicles Atlefl, pmgresscontinues
on the Williamson Road Storm Drainage Project
are most effective and require the
least amount of repairs. The results
will help guide the City in the
purchase of new vehicles.
Re_rose Colleetion
The City of Roanoke provides
weekly backyard garbage collection
to more than 44,000 households,
as well as commercial service to
small businesses, and companies
throughout the downtown area.
More than 700 tons of trash are
disposed of each day in the Regional
Landfill, which serves Roanoke
City and County, and Vinton. The
landfill has approximately five years
of useful life remaining and work is
underway to determine potential
future landfill sites and the best way
to dispose of the waste. The
findings of a study on these issues
are expected in 1988.
Other
Other departments in these
two directorates not mentioned
elsewhere in the annual report
include Building Inspection, Building
Maintenance/Custodial Services,
Signals and Alarms and Utility Lines.
Transportation
Great strides towards
improved transportation
in the City of Roanoke
were achieved in 1987
I as work began on a new
$25 million airport terminal complex,
road improvements continued, and
Campbell Court opened, providing
a new transfer station for City
bus riders.
Roanoke Regional Airport
In 1987, the airport experienced
one of its most productive years.
Increased business resulted in a new
200 car overflow parking area.
The Federal Aviation Administration
installed or upgraded numerous
safety related features at the airport
including a radio instrument to aid
aircraft making landings in poor
weather conditions, and new runway
and taxiway guidance signs.
Effective July 1, 1987, the City of
Roanoke and Roanoke County
formed the Roanoke Regional
Airport Commission, thus transfer-
ring ownership of the airport from
the City to a joint commission
run by both the City and the County.
Roanoke City first began
exploring the idea of a regional airport
commission in light of a master plan
of the Roanoke Airport which
included a $25 million modernized
terminal building complex. The
regional board is made up of three
City representatives and two
County representatives.
The airport commission broke
ground for the new terminal on Nov.
20. Money for the project is provided
by the City and County, the City of
Salem, and the state and federal
governments. The new building will
be about twice the size of the
present terminal and will
accommodate loading bridges which
will allow passengers to board and
depart jet aircraft without being
exposed to the weather. The new
facility will give Roanoke the needed
space to continue its expansion of
airlines serving the region.
The goal of the Greater Roanoke
Transit Company (Valley Metro) for
1987 was to provide Roanoke City
residents with a full range of trans-
portation services, including
transit, parking and ridesharing.
Transit, the company's primary
service, was provided on 19 routes,
with service available Monday
through Saturday. During 1987, over
1,150, 000 passengers rode Valley
Metro buses.
Valley Metro does more than
operate its bus system. A total of
1, 200 parking spaces in the
downtown area are provided in
garages managed by Valley Metro.
In addition, ridesharing information
and transportation for the disabled
are provided.
During 1987, Valley Metro added
property management to the
services it offers with the opening of
Campbell Court in March. Located
near the intersection of Campbell
and Jefferson, the facility not only
serves as the main transfer point for
all City buses, but also houses
Greyhound/Trailways, private taxi
systems and privately owned
vehicles. The center also has 16,000
square feet of office and retail space
available for lease, much of which
is already leased.
Road Improvements
The City continued its
commitment to paving City streets
at a rate of 57 lane-miles each year.
The City contains 946 lane-miles
of paved roads that are maintained
by the City's Street Maintenance
Department.
In addition, City engineering
staff worked with the State of
Virginia in completing the last phase
of a project on Hershberger Road.
The project has resulted in six
lanes on Hershberger, from
Williamson Road to Cove Road,
vastly improving traffic flow in a
rapidly growing area of the City.
In 1987, the Commonwealth of
Virginia began work on Interstate
581 to resurface six bridge decks
and replace the median guard rail
with a concrete barrier to improve
safety. Work is expected to be
completed in November 1988.
Over $36 million in highway
improvements are planned for the
next six years with the greatest
majority of the money coming from
the State.
11
Neighborhoods
Roanoke is a City of
neighborhoods, and
indeed, a City of
neighbors. The preser-
/ vation and enhancement
of the City's existing neighborhood
fabric - its attractive homes,
tree-lined streets, neighborhood
commercial districts and local
employment sites - are firmly
established. Neighborhoods are also
strong social communities where
everyone from children to the elderly
can thrive. From historic brick
sidewalks in old southwest, to newly
renovated homes in Gilmer, to our
thriving downtown, the neighbor-
hoods of the City of Roanoke reflect
an array of architecture and a
common thread of vitality and
growth.
In 1980, the City of Roanoke,
neighborhood organizations, the
business community, and agencies
and churches joined forces to
create the Roanoke Neighborhood
Partnership. The basic premise
of the partnership is that people really
do want to live in a better City
and are willing to work on projects if
they know that their contribution
will make a difference.
And what a difference it has
made in 1987. Two new organizations
were added to the Partnership
in 1987: Greater Deyerle
Neighborhood Association and
Rivefland Alert Neighbors. This
brings to 20 the number of neighbor-
hood groups who work with the
City's Partnership coordinator and
staff in bringing about positive
change in Roanoke's neighborhoods.
Projects typically range from
crime prevention to neighborhood
Above, volunfeers from Allstate Insurance help
painf a Shadelond Avenue home that was moved fo
the Gilmer neighborhood Af right, a new sign
in lhrasher Park warns motorists to slow down for
the children.
beautification, to neighborhood
newsletters, to special events and
work to eliminate vacant lots.
They include parlor tours, a special
senior citizen park, a new
community center, a Christmas
parade, a fall festival and a neighbor-
hood lawn care business.
In 1987, the Northwest
Neighborhood Environmental
Organization (NNEO) was the first
civic group to move a Shadeland
Avenue house, which had been
damaged in the 1985 flood. The house
was moved to 706 Gilmer and
completely renovated and then sold
to a young couple. The money to
undertake such a project came from
a variety of sources including
the City of Roanoke, and income from
the sale of the home has allowed
the NNEO to begin work on renova-
ting a second house. The project
eliminates vacant lots in the
neighborhood and also brings new
families into their community.
The Wildwood Civic League
donated a gign to the City and placed
it in Thrasher Park on Gus Nicks
Blvd. The league had been concerned
for the safety of young children
crossing Gus Nicks Blvd. to visit a
convenience store. The sign warns
motorists to slow down for the
children.
The Williamson Road Area
Business Association hired a Main
Street coordinator to work with
the assoc'hation to revitalize and
improve the area. The Neighborhood
Partnership assisted in developing
a business plan and securing the
funds for the position.
These activities, and countless
others, were undertaken by the
neighborhood groups in association
with the City's Neighborhood
Partnership Program in order to
make the City, and its neighborhoods,
nice places to live.
Roanoke's leadership in neigh-
borhood and business partnerships
is being recognized in 1988 as the
City sponsors the Neighborhoods
USA Convention. This nationwide
group is made up of neighborhood
and governmental leaders and some
500 people are expected to attend
the May conference.
Parks and Recreation
Leisure time opportunities
provide fun, enjoyment,
personal growth, and
physical, social and cultural
I well-being. Thousands
of Roanokers and visitors make their
most frequent contacts with the
City through the use of the facilities
and programs of the Department
of Parks and Recreation.
Fifty-nine City parks provide a
range of close-to-home opportunities
for recreation and relaxation.
Highlights in 1987 included improving
six neighborhood parks, new park
facilities and renovation of the over-
look at Mill Mountain, and continued
work at the Sports Complex near
Victory Stadium. Lighted athletic
fields and new tennis courts
were completed at the Sports
Complex to provide competition-
quality play opportunities for
children and adults, and progress
continued on the new competition
baseball facility at Maher Field,
which should be finished in 1988.
More than 10,000 people were
involved in individual and team sports
in 1987. Over 400 teams played
3,300 scheduled games of football,
volleyball, basketball, soccer,
baseball and softball. Roanoke hosted
state-wide tennis and women's
softball tournaments and a wheel-
chair basketball program was
co- sponsored.
The City's nine community
centers provided another avenue for
involvement in the parks and
recreation program. More than
87,000 people took advantage of
classes, activities and facilities at the
centers. In addition, many club
and civic meetings, as well as family
gatherings, are held at the centers.
A community center program
called "Adventures for Teens,"
allowed young people to take part in
such diverse activities as talking
with a disc jockey from a local radio
station, to talking with Roanoke
City Mayor Noel C. Taylor about
what's involved in being mayor. In
addition, the first Valley Teen
Dance Party was sponsored.
Senior citizens are an important
part of the community and special
programs are offered for these
citizens. More than 1,000 seniors
attended a Fall Festival of music,
cra/ts, fashion show and lawn picnic.
Another 300 seniors came to learn
square dancing at a workshop
conducted at the Roanoke Civic
Center. And many additional social
activities were provided such as
ceramic classes, bridge tournaments,
luncheons, dances and day trips.
Roanoke's Special Events
coordinator works in the Parks and
Recreation department to provide
large-scale public entertainment
and cultural activities. In 1987, some
160,000 people from Roanoke and
across the region took part in such
events as the Chili Cookoff, Beach
Party and New Year's Eve celebration
on the City Market. A balanced,
year-long schedule of events was
maintained to appeal to the broad
range of interests in the community.
Below, the annual Chili
Cookoff is one of the special
events sponsored by
the City
Grounds Mal. ten, ce
A viral part of the Parks and
Recreation Department is the
Grounds Maintenance staff who
make it possible for citizens to use
the parks and recreation programs.
The st~ff keeps all parks and public
places looking neat and clean
including 45 athletic fields and 40
playgrounds. In addition, the
department is responsible for
installing and maintaining the 219
colorful hanging flower baskets
along downtown streets and 100
flower beds throughout the City.
1987 was a year of challenge
with staff changes in the athletic
program and the loss of summer
youth camp funding. New personnel
are now in place and alternative
summer programs are being planned
for the youth. 1988 will bring
continued improvements to City
parks and an on-going re-evaluation
and dedication to the recreation
needs of the citizens for today and
into the 1990's.
offered through the City's
community centers. Below,
new playground equipment
has been added to City
parks
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Financial Report
General Fund revenue for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 1987,
totaled $123,587,468, an increase
of 3.86 percent over fiscal year 1986.
The 3.86 percent increase in
General Fund revenues is primarily
attributable to increases in real
estate taxes ($1,099,444), personal
property taxes ($962,941) and state
education funds ($2,127,111). The
real estate tax rate was reduced
from $1.30 in fiscal year 1986 to $1.29
in fiscal year 1987 per $100 of
assessed valuation. Overall assess-
ments of real property increased
4.42 percent to account for the
increase in revenue. The personal
property tax rate remained at $3.45
per $100 of assessed valuation
with an increase in assessed value of
5.10 percent. The City received
increased funding from the State for
education but increased spending
in this area exceeded the additional
State funds.
The Federal Revenue Sharing
program ended in 1986. Historically
the City received approximately
$2.4 million annually from this
program. The final payment of
$440,417 was received during fiscal
year 1987, marking the end to a
significant revenue source for
the City.
A new revenue source for the
City, effective August 1, 1987, is the
meals tax. The City adopted a four
percent tax on prepared food and
beverages. This funding source is
being used for the annual paving
program of city streets, equipment
replacement, fixed asset main-
tenance, and future debt service.
The impact of this new revenue
source was somewhat offset by a
reduction in the real estate tax rate
effective for fiscal year 1988. The
rate was reduced from $1.29 to $1.25
per $100 of assessed valuation.
General Fund expenditures for
fiscal year 1987 totaled $121,059,596,
an increase of 1.61 percent over
fiscal year 1986. The 1.61 percent
increase is primarily attributable to
increased spending for Public
Safety ($884,098) and Education
($2,317,160). The most significant
increase in Public Safety expen-
ditures was for Fire Suppression.
Increased expenditures in various
Education programs were primarily
due to State mandated increases
in teacher's salaries and new or
expanded education programs.
Note: Detailed financial in?brmation is
presented i'n the City's Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report available in
the Depariment of Finance.
Phone: 981-2821.
General Fund Revenue Sources
for Fiscal Year 1987:
In (000)
Local Taxes ................ $ 64,624
Permits, Fees and Licenses ...... 430
Fines and Forfeitures .......... 457
Rents and Interest ........... 1,178
State .................... 46,147
Federal .................. 4,621
Charges for Services .......... 5, 588
Other ................... 542
$123,587
Permits, Fees
and Licenses
Fines and
Forfeitures /
Rents and Interest
Federal State Local Taxes
Cl~argos for
~Orvces }
General Fund Expenditures for
Fiscal Year 1987:
In (000)
General Government .......... $ 6,699
Judicial ................... 2,352
Public Safety ............... 20, 747
Public Works ............... 14,685
Health and Welfare ........... 9,831
Education ................. 52,858
Parks, Recreation and Cultural .... 2, 729
Cormnunity Development ....... 725
Nondepartmental ............ 546
General Debt Service ......... 8,017
Transfers to Other Funds ....... 1; 871
$121,060
Health and
Welfare
Parks, Recreation
and Cultural Public Works
OtherFunds
Nondepartmental
Communit'
Development
General
Government
General Debt
Service
15
City of Roanoke Simplified Telephone Listing
Automobile
City Decals ...................... 981-2521
Complaints
Citizens Request for Service Office ....... 981-2583
Courts
Juvenile & Domestic Relations .......... 981-2631
Emergency Numbers
Police ............................. 911
Fire .............................. 911
Rescue Services ....................... 911
Poison Control .................... 981-7336
Crisis Intervention ................. 981-2776
Child Abuse ..................... 981-2245
Public Works ..................... 981-2225
Streets ........................ 981-2225
Water and Sewer (Day) .............. 981-2792
Water and Sewer (Night) ............. 981-2225
HeMth
Health Department ................. 983-7600
Ho~si~g
Redevelopment & Housing Authority ...... 983-9281
Information
Information ...................... 981-2000
Library
Main Library ..................... 981-2477
Licenses - Permits
Building ........................ 981-2222
Business and Professional ............. 981-2524
Dog .......................... 981-2561
Hunting and Fishing ................ 981-2321
Marriage ....................... 981-2321
Ne '.~ghborhoods
Neighborhood Partnership ............ 345-8250
Offices
City Manager .................... 981-2333
Mayor ......................... 981-2444
Administration & Public Safety .......... 981-2306
Human Resources ................. 981-2302
Planning ........................ 981-2344
Public Works ..................... 981-2741
Utilities & Operations ............... 981-2602
Zoning ......................... 981-2250
Public Transportation
Valley Metro ..................... 982-2222
Recreation
Parks and Recreation ................ 981-2236
Sanitation/Water
Refuse Collection .................. 981-2225
Water Dept. - Business Ofc ............ 981-2455
Landfill ........................ 981-9331
Schools
Superintendent of Schools ............ 981-2381
Irfformation ...................... 981-2816
Elementary & Secondary Education ...... 981-2300
Student Services .................. 981-2091
Taxes
Income Tax ...................... 981-2524
Property Tax ..................... 981-2523
Treasurer
Treasurer ....................... 981-2561
Welfare
Social Services Department ........... 981-2591
Ibter Registration
Voter Registration .................. 981-2281
Youth
Office on Youth .................... 981-2349
Below, the City repairs or replaces
some 46,000 square feet of
sidewalks each year At right,
students learn auto mechanics as
part of the City Schools' Va Tech
program At bottom, sforytime et
the library can include such
activities as having your figure
traced and then coloring fhe form
fo make a life size pastel
Acknowledgements
This report is designed to
inform you of some of the many ways
your tax dollars were spent in 1987
to make the City of Roanoke a nice
place to live and do business. For
brevity's sake, we do not detail the
work of all departments and all
functions of City government. Yet all
departments and all City employees
are dedicated to working together
to provide top quality service to each
and every citizen. Our message
to you is one of commitment, quality
and customer service, as we hope
was conveyed in these pages,
The 1987 Annual Report for the
Citizens of the City of Roanoke
was produced through the Public
Information Office, a division of the
City Manager's Office. If you have
questions or comments call
(703) 981-2333.
Concept and writt~g: M. Michelle Bono,
pubho information officer
Dest~n and layout: Dlanne W. Smith
Photography: Richard Braaten, Skip Dunlap,
Barbara Dowdy, Helen Prillaman,
Linda Pharis, Mary Plumleg, and
Tom Barber
Office of the C~ty Clerk
April 20, 1988
File #199
Mr. W. Robert Herbert
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. tterbert:
I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 29065, expressing the sup-
port of the Council for an Air Quality Study of Residential Oil
Combustion to be conducted in the City. by the Environmental
Protection Agency, which Resolution was adopted by the Council of
the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday,
April 18, 1988.
Sincerely,
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
MFP:ra
pc: Mr. William F. Clark, Director of Public Works Mr. Charles M. Huffine, City Engineer
Mr. George C. Snead, Jr., Director of Administration
Public Safety
Mr. Jiramie B. Layman, Manager, Parks and Recreation
Mr. Kit B. Kiser, Director of Utilities and Operations
and
Roon3 456 Municipal Building 2t5 (33urch Avenue, $.W. Roanoke, Vlrglnlo 24011 (703) 98t-2541
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE,
The 18th day of April, 1988.
No. 29065.
VIRGINIA,
A RESOLUTION expressing the support of the Council for an Air
Quality Study of Residential Oil Combustion to be conducted in the
City by the Environmental Protection Agency.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanke that
Council hereby expresses its support for an Air Quality Study of
Residential Oil Combustion to be conducted in the City by the
Environmental Protection Agency, and the.City ~anager is autho-
rized to enter into negotiations with such Agency concerning the
terms and conditions of a lease of certain City properties for
such study, such lease to be subject to the approval of Council.
ATTEST:
City Clerk.
Roanoke, Virginia
April 18, 1988
Honorable Mayor and Members of Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Subject: Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.)
Air Quality Study
Dear Members of Council:
Background:
A. E.P.A. Long Term Research Program is being conducted of products of
incomplete combustion.
B. Goals of study are:
i. Identification of principal airborne carcinogens.
ii. Determination of which emission sources are the major contri-
butors of carcinogens to ambient air.
iii. Improvement of the estimate of comparative human health risk
from specific air pollution emission sources.
Emission types to be studied include Residential Wood Combustion
and Residential Oil Combustion among others. The first study was
conducted in Boise, Idaho on Residential Wood Combustion.
E.P.A. has studied the nationwide use of oil for residential heat,
has found that it is the most highly concentrated in the east and
has established that Roanoke is one of the top five cities in the
country in use of oil for residential heat.
II. Current Situation:
E.P.A. is preparing to do the second in their series of investiga-
tions, this one of Residential Oil Combustion and has chosen
Roanoke as the test site.
Bo
Mr. Alan Hoffman of E.P.A., Research Triangle Park, N. C. visited
on Tuesday, March 29, 1988 to discuss availability of test equip-
ment (monitoring) sites mostly to be located on City property,
mostly in parks.
C. Timin8 of project would be:
Do
i. Start installation mid-Sept, 1988.
ii. Check-out late October, 1988.
iii. Start sampling November, 1988.
iv. End by February 1, 1989.
Funds spent in Roanoke will be around $500,000 for construction and
twice daily data collection by monitoring personnel. Total person-
nel will be 25 to 30 persons for three (3) months at around $5.00
to $6.00 per hour.
Monitoring Stations would be located in City Parks. There may be
an additional site in Salem and one on top of Fort Lewis Mountain
(upwind of urban area). The City sites are negotiable.
Go
Primary Monitorin~ Stations will include elevated platforms on
scaffolding about 14 feet high, located on a fenced area 30' x 50'.
Auxillar~ Monitorin~ Stations will also be elevated and be about
12' square. There will be at least one (1) primary station and
three (3) or four (4) auxiliary stations in the City. Ail stations
will have towers supporting meterological equipment.
Residential Sampling, inside private homes, will also be conducted.
Residents participat£ng will be paid about $150.00 for allowing
monitors in their homes for a four (4) day period.
III. Issues:
A. Benefit
B. Use of Public Propert~
C. Timin~
D. Cost to City
IV. Alternatives:
mo
Council indicate the City's general support for the E.P.A. Air
Quality Study of Residential Oil Combustion and authorize the City
Manager to enter into negotiations with E.P.A. concerning the terms
and conditions of a lease agreement for the use of City properties.
Benefit to citizens of Roanoke and the country as a whole in
furthering the study of air quality.
2. Use of Public Property can be approved by City Council in
accordance with terms and conditions to be negotiated.
Timin~ of release of information will be affected by the esti-
mated three (3) years or more that it will take to process the
data.
4. Cost to City is zero.
B. Council not authorize the use of City property to provide for con-
ducting the E.P.A. study in the City.
Benefit to be derived from furthering air quality research is
lost.
Use of Public Property for other than its designated use is
not an issue.
3. Timing is moot.
4. Cost to City is zero.
Recommendation: Council approve Alternative "A", indicating general
support for the E.P.A. Air Quality Study of Residential Oil Combustion
and authorize the City Manager to enter into negotiations with E.P.A.
concerning the terms and conditions of a lease for the use of City pro-
perties. Such lease will be brought to City Council for approval as
soon as possible.
WRH/RVH/hw
CC:
Respectfully submitted,
W. Robert Herbert
City Manager
Director of Public Works
Director of Administration and Public Safety
Director of Utilities and Operations
City Attorney
City Engineer
Manager, Parks & Recreation
~flce ~ ~e Ci~ ~ler~
April 20, 1988
File #51
~tr. H. Malcolm Thornton,
607 Timberidge Road
Vinton, Virginia 2~179
Jr,
Dear Mr. Thornton:
I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 30060, rezoning two tracts
of lan~ containing .25 acre, more or less, located at ~o~A Salem
Avenue, S. W., described as Lot ~ Section ~ Map of the Rorer
Tract, Official Tax No. ,~,~. and Lot 13, Section 34, Map of
the Rorer Tract, Official Tax No. ~°~', from RM-2, Residential
Multi-Family, ~iedium Density District, to LM, Light Manufacturing
District, which Ordinance was adopted by the Council of the City
of Roanoke on first reading on Monday, April ~1, 1988, also
adopted by the Council on second reading on Monday, April ~,
1988, and will take effect ten days following the date of its
second reading.
Sincerely,
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
MFP:ra
Enc.
pc:
~ir. J. Alfred Mullins, ~ Franklin Street, Salem, Virginia
24153
~r. Tom McCarthy, ~17 Patterson Avenue, S. W., Roanoke,
Virginia 24016
Mr. & Mrs. L. D. Baxter, ~'~ Rorer Avenue, S. W., Roanoke,
Virginia ~
Mr. & Mrs. Monte R. Orr, Sr., 9043 Windsor Avenue, S. W.,
Roanoke, Virginia o~
The Rev. John L. Washin~ion, Trustees of Faith and llope
Church, ~1~ Ordway Drive, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24~17
Mr. Wayne G. Strickland, Executive Director, Fifth Planning
District Commission, P. 0. Box 2569, Roanoke, Virginia 9~nla
Room 456 Municipal Building 215 C~urch A',,.,u~'~ue, S.W, Roonoke, Vlrg~nlo 2401t (703) 981-254t
Mr. H. Malcolm Thornton,
April 2n, lo88
Page 2
Jro
Mr. W. Robert Herbert, City Manager
Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney
Mr. Von IV. Moody, III, Director of Real Estate Valuation
Mr. Michael M. Waldvogel, Chairman, City Planning Commission
Mr. L. Elwood Norris, Chairman, Board of Zoning Appeals
Mr. William F. Clark, Director of Public Works
Mr. Kit B. Kiser, Director of Utilities and Operations
Mr. William M. Hackworth, Assistant City Attorney
Mr. Charles M. Huffine, City Engineer
Mr. Ronald H. Miller, Building Commissioner and Zoning
Administrator
Mr. John R. Marlles, Agent/Secretary, City Planning
Commission
Ms. Doris Layne, Office of Real Estate Valuation
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA,
The 18th day of April, 1988.
No. 29060.
AN ORDINANCE to amend §36.1-3, Code of the City
as amended, and Sheet No. 191, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of
Roanoke, to rezone certain property within the City, subject to
rain conditions proffered by the applicant.
of Roanoke (1979),
cer-
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of
Roanoke to have the hereinafter described property rezoned from RM-2,
Residential Multi-Family, Medium Density District, to LM, Light
Manufacturing District, subject to certain conditions proffered by the
applicant; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission, which after giving proper
notice to all concerned as required by $36.1-693, Code of the City of
Roanoke (1979), as amended and after conducting a public hearing on
the matter, has made its recommendation to Council; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on said application by the City
Council at its meeting on April 11, 1988, after due and timely notice
thereof as required by §36.1-693, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979),
as amended, at which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were
given an opportunity to be heard, both for and against the proposed
rezoning; and
WHEREAS, this Council, after considering the aforesaid applica-
tion, the recommendation made to the Council by the Planning
Commission, the City's Comprehensive Plan, and the matters presented
at the public hearing, is of the opinion that the hereinafter
described property should be rezoned as herein provided.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke
that §~36.1-3, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and
Sheet No. 121 of the Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, be
amended in the following particular and no other:
Property described as two parcels located on Salem Avenue, S. W.,
known,as Lots 12 and 13, Block 34, Map of the Rorer Tract, designated
on Sheet No. 121 Of the Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, as
Official Tax Nos. 1212105 and 1212104, respectively, be, and is
hereby rezoned from RM-2, Residential Multi-Family, Medium Density
District, to LM, Light Manufacturing District, .subject to those con-
ditions proffered by and set forth in the Amended Petition to Rezone,
filed with the City Clerk on March 10, 1988, and that Sheet No. 121 of
the Zone Map be changed in this respect.
ATTEST:
City Clerk.
Roanoke City Planning Commission
April 11, 1988
The Honorable Noel C. Taylor, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Members of Council:
Subject:
Request from H. Malcolm Thornton, Jr. and J. Alfred
Mullins, requesting that two tracts of land containing
.25 acre, more or less, located at 1214 Salem Avenue,
S.W., more specifically described as Official Tax Nos.
1212105 and 1212104, be rezoned from RM-2, Residential
Multi-Family District to LM, Light Manufacturing
District, subject to certain proffered conditions.
I. Background
A. Original petition to rezone was filed on December 16, 1987.
Purpose of rezonin~ is to permit the remodeling of existing
house located on parcel no. 1212105 into a parts warehouse and
to convert a vacant lot parcel no. 1212104 into a parking lot
to be used for employees of the existing business(Classic
Automotive Restorations, Inc.) located on parcel no. 1212106.
Amended petition to rezone was filed on March 10, 1988.
Proffered conditions are as follows:
That if no building permit has been issued and no
construction commenced within 3 years from the date of
final zoning approval, the zoning shall revert to RM-2
without further action by City Council.
The rezoned property shall be used only for the purpose
of operating a warehouse.
There shall be no outside storage or display of
merchandise.
4. There shall be no signs erected on Lots 12 or 13.
F~Dom 355 Municipal Builciing 215 Church Avenue, S W Fk~anoke, Virginia 24011 (703) 98 t-2344
Roanoke City Council
April 11, 1988
Page 2
e
The requested rezoning shall be contingent upon the
approval by the City of Roanoke and the recordation of a
subdivision application vacating the existing lot lines
between lots 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13.
The proposed parking lot, incorporating all of parcel no.
1212104, shall be retained as a permanent buffer with no
buildings constructed thereon.
Plannin8 Commission Public Hearing held on March 2, 1988. No
citizens spoke in opposition to the requested rezoning.
Plannin~ staff recommended that the petition be denied. The
neighborhood has experienced significant residential invest-
ment in recent years. Staff's primary concern is how the
proposed warehouse and parking lot will affect continued
residential investment in the surrounding neighborhood. The
neighborhood needs positive reinforcement of its residential
character if continued residential investment is to occur.
II. Issues
Zonin~ is presently RM-2. LM zoning occurs to the east of the
property along both sides of Salem Avenue. Zoning to the
north, south and west is RM-2.
Land use on parcel no. 1212105 is a vacant residential struc-
ture. The vacant building is intended to be used and expanded
for the storage of parts in conjunction with the existing
business on parcel no. 1212106 (Classic Automotive Restora-
tions Enterprises, Inc.). Parcel no. 1212104 is presently a
vacant lot intended to be used as a parking lot for said
business.
Surrounding land uses include the applicant's two existing
businesses to the east, a store-front church directly across
Salem Avenue and residential dwellings fronting on both sides
of Salem Avenue and Rorer Avenue, several of which have
recently been rehabilitated.
Co
Utilities for water and sewer are available. Storm water
management is not a significant issue.
D. Traffic is not a significant issue.
Neighborhood, with the exception of petitioner's two existing
businesses, is a mixture of single and multi-family resi-
dences. Rehabilitation of residential structures fronting on
both sides of Salem Avenue has occurred in recent years.
Roanoke City Council
April 11, 1988
Page 3
Comprehensive Plan recommends that neighborhoods be protected
from encroachment of incompatible uses.
III. Alternatives
A. City Council approve rezoning request.
1. Zonin8 becomes LM with conditions.
2. Land use becomes warehousing and parking.
3. Utilities are available. Storm water management on the
site is feasible.
Transportation and access not affected. Traffic
generated is very low.
Neighborhood could be detrimentally affected by the
proposed use. Visual impact of remodeled residential
structure and further commercial encroachment into the
neighborhood could discourage continued residential
investment. Proposed landscaping and buffer zone
somewhat minimizes the potential impact of the use on the
adjoining residential properties.
6. Comprehensive plan could still be followed.
B. City Council deny the rezoning request.
Zonin8 remains RM-2. Vacant residential structure and
lot remain available for residential development.
Land use unchanged.
3. Utilities would not be affected.
4. Traffic would not be affected.
5. Neighborhood is unchanged.
6. Comprehensive Plan is followed.
IV. Recommendation
By a vote of 5-1 (Mrs. Goode absent and Mr. Price voting no), the
Planning Commission recommended approval of the requested rezoning.
In discussing the motion, the Planning Commission felt that the
Roanoke City Council
April i1, 1988
Page 4
proposed parking lot and landscaping would serve as an appropriate
buffer zone between commercial and residential development in this
block and as a logical stopping point for the LM District for the
foreseeable future. The Corm~ission also questioned the viability
of the lots for residential development and expressed concern that
the lots would continue to deteriorate if not utilized for some
purpose.
MMW/JRM/tsb
Attachment
CC:
Respectfully submitted,
Michael M. Waldvog~
Roanoke City Planning Commission
Assistant City Attorney
Director of Public Works
City Engineer
Zoning Administrator/Building Commissioner
Petitioner
Ms. ~mma Rice, President, Hurt Park Neighborhood Alliance
Rezoning Petition for H. Malcolm Thornton, Jr.
IN REi CITY CLERKS OFFICE
Rezoneing of two tracts of land laying ir, th~
City of Roanoke, Virginia, more particularly:
Tract (A) known as Lot 12, Section 34 Map of the )
Rorer Tract of the City of Roanoke, Virginia on )
record in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court )
of the City of Roanoke, Virginia in Deed Book 817,)
page 62 Tax Number 1212105. )
Track (B) known as Lot 13, Section 34, Map)
of The Rorer Tract of the City of Roanoke, Virginia)
no Plat Recorded on record in the Clerk's Office )
of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, )
Virginia in Deed Book 1452, page 367, Tax Number )
1212104, from RM 2 to LM, such rezoneing to be )
subject to certain conditions. )
PETITION
TO
REZONE
TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBER~ OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
The Petitioners, H. Malcolm Thornton, Jr. and J. Alford
Mullins owns land in the City of Roanoke containing .25 acres,
more or less located at 1214 Salem Avenue S. W. Lot 12 Tax Number
1212105, and Lot 13 Tax Number 1212104. Said tracts are currently
zoned RM 2. A map of the property to be rezoned is attached as
Exhibit "A".
Pursuant to Aetical VII of Chapter 36.1-690, Code of the
City of Roanoke (1979), as ammended, the Petitioners requests
that the said property be rezoned from RM ~ District to LM
District, subject to certain conditions set forth below, for the
purpose of re-modeling the existing house located at 1214 Salem
Ave. to be used as a warehouse for the storage of ~arts to be
used ir, conjur,ctior, with the existing Business known as Classic
Automotive Restorations Enterprises, Inc. presently located 1210
Salem Ave. and convert the vacant Lot 13 into a Parking Lot and
Permanent Buffer Zone between the existing building located at
Rezoning Petition for H. Malcolm Th¢,rnton, Jr.
1214 Salem Ave. on Lot 12 and the a joining property on Lot 13.
The Petitioner believes the rezoneing of the said tracts of
land will further the intent and purposes of the City's Zoning
Ordinar, ce and its comprehensive plan, in it will develop the
said tracts located next to LM District which at this time is
not being used for any purpose in its RM2 District zoning into
useful property that will enable Classi~ Automotive Restorations
Enterprises to ex,and its Business, increase its yearly sales
which will create additional revenue for the City of Roanoke as
well as take run down ur, used tracts and develo;~ them into eye
pleasing tracts that will match and enhance the existing scheme
of the neighborhood.
The Petitic, ner hereby pro~ers and agrees that if the said
tract is rezoned as requested, that the rezoning will be subject
t o, and that the Pet it loner wi 11 abide by, the fol lowin~
condit ions:
A. That if no building permit has been issued and no
construction commenced within 3 years from the date of final
zoning approval, the zor, ing shall revert to RM-2 without
further actio~ by City Council.
B. The rezoned property shall be used only for the purpose
of operating a warehouse.
C. There shall be no outside storage or display of
merchandise.
Rezor, ing Petition for H. Malcolm Thornton, Jr.
D. There shall be r,o signs erected on Lots 12 or 13.
E. The eequested rezoning shall be contingent upon the
approval of a
resubdivision application vacating the existing lines
between lots 9,10, 11, 12 and 13.
~. The proposed parking lot, incoporating all parcel
Tax no. 1212104, buffer
with no buildings
by the City of Roanoke and the recordation
lot
of
shall be retained as a permanent
Attached as Exhibit "C" are the names, addresses and
tax numbers of the owner or owners of all lots or property
immediately adjacent to op immediately across a street op
road from the property to be rezoned.
WH£~O~£, the Petitioner requests that the above-
described tract be rezoned as requested in accordance with
the porvisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Roanoke.
Respectfully submitted this thirteenth day of Janurary,
1987.
(703-985-0436)
3
LOCATION
Rezoning Petition f H. Malcol~ ~hornton, Jr.
ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNER LIST EXHIBIT "D'°
~i~i~i Z~ ~ Owner's Name and Mailing Address
1212106 H. Malcolm Thornton, Jr.
607 Timburidge Road
Vinton, Virginia
1212112 Tom McCarthy
1517 Patterson Ave. S.W.
Roanoke, Virginia
1212111
1212103
1211230
1211231
L. D. & Camplean R.
1219 Rorer Ave. S.W.
Roanoke, Virginia
Monte Ralph Sr Orr
Margaret C. Orr
P.O. BOX 28327-CMS
Washington, D.C.
INC.
Trustees of Faith and
Hope Church
Rev. John L. Washington
2816 Ordway Dr. N.W.
Roanoke, Virginia
Trustees of Faith and
Hope Church
Rev. John L. Washington
2816 Ordway Dr. N.W.
Roanoke, Virginia
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ROANOKE VA 24011
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OFFICER'S SiGNATOrY/
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Pursuant to the provisions of Article VII of Chapter 36.1
Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, the Council of
the City of Roanoke will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April
11, 1988, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber in the Municipal
Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., in the said city, on the
question of rezoning from RM-2, Residential Multi-Family, Medium
Density District, to LM, Light Manufacturing District, the
following property:
Property located on Salem Avenue, S. W., known
as Lots 12, and 13, Section 34, Map of the Rorer Tract,
bearing Official Tax Nos. 1212105 and 1212104, respec-
tivly.
This rezoning is to be subject to certain conditions prof-
fered by the petitioner. A copy of this proposal is available
for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456,
Municipal Building. All parties in interest and citizens may
appear on the above date and be heard on the question.
GIVEN under my hand this 23rd day of March , 1988 .
Please publish in full twice, once on
Friday, March 25, 1988, and once on
Friday, April 1, 1988, in the Roanoke
Times and World News, Morning Edition.
Please send publisher's affidavit to:
Ms. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk
Room 456, Municipal Building
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Mary F. Parker, City Clerk
Please bill to:
Ms. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk
Room 456, Municipal Building
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
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March 24, 1988
File #51
Mr. H. Malcolm Thornton,
607 Timberidge Road
Vinton, Virginia 24179
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Dear Mr. Thornton:
I am enclosing copy of a report of the City Planning Commission
recommending that the Council of the City of Roanoke grant your
request that two tracts of land containing °25 acre, more or
less, located at 1214 Salem Avenue, So W., described as Lot 12,
Section 34, Map of the Rorer Tract, Official Tax No. 1212105; and
Lot 13, Section 34, Map of the Rorer Tract, Official Tax No.
1212104, be rezoned from RM-2, Residential Multi-Family, Medium
Density District, to LM, Light Manufacturing District, subject to
certain proffered conditions.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council of the
City of Roanoke at its meeting on Monday, April 6, 1981, a public
hearing on the abovedescribed request has been set for Monday,
April 11, 1988, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, fourth
floor of the Municipal Building.
For your information, I am also enclosing copy of a notice of the
public hearing and an Ordinance providing for the rezoning, which
were prepared by the City Attorney's Office. Please review the
Ordinance and if you have any questions, you may contact Mr.
William M. Hackworth, Assistant City Attorney, at 981-2431.
Sincerely,
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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Mr. J. Alfred Mutlins, 2521 Franklin Street, Salem,
24153
Mr. Tom McCarthy, 1517 Patterson Avenue, S.
Virginia 24016
Mr. & Mrs. L. D. Baxter, 1219 Rorer Avenue, S. W.,
Virginia 24016
Virginia
Roanoke,
Roanoke,
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Mr. & Mrs. Monte R. Orr, Sr., 2043 Windsor Avenue, S. W.,
Roanoke, Virginia 24015
Rev. John L. Washington, Trustees of Faith and Hope Church,
2816 Ordway Drive, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24017
Mr. Wayne G. Strickland, Acting Executive Director, Fifth
Planning District Commission, P. 0. Box 2569, Roanoke,
Virginia 24010
Mr.
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Administrator
Mr. John R.
Conrnission
Ms. Doris Layne,
W. Robert Herbert, City Manager
Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr.~ City Attorney
Von W. Moody, III, Director of Real Estate Valuation
Michael M. Waldvogel, Chairman~ City Planning Commission
L. Elwood Norris, Chairman, Board of Zoning Appeals
William F. Clark, Director of Public Works
Kit B. Kiser, Director of Utilities and Operations
William M. Hackworth, Assistant City Attorney
Charles M. Huffine, City Engineer
Ronald H. Miller, Building Commissioner and Zoning
Marlles, Agent/Secretary, City Planning
Office of Real Estate Valuation
March 24, 1988
File #51
The tfonorable llayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mrs. Bowles and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council on
Monday, April 6, 1981, this is to advise you that I have set a
public hearing for Monday, April 11, 1988, at ?:30 p.m., on the
following matter:
Request of H. Malcolm Thornton, Jr., that two tracts of
land containing .25 acre, more or less, located at 1214
Salem Avenue, S. W., described as Lot 12, Section 34,
Map of the Rorer Tract, Official Tax No. 1212105; and
Lot 13, Section 34, Map of the Rorer Tract, Official Tax
No. 1212104, be rezoned from RM-2, Residential
Multi-Family, Medium Density District, to LM, Light
Manufacturing District, subject to certain proffered
conditions.
For your information, I am enclosing copy of the City Planning
Corrr~ission report on the abovedescribed matter.
If you desire additional information prior to the public
hearing, please do not hesitate to call me.
Sincerely,
Mary F. Parker, CAtC
City Clerk
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Mr. Earl B. Reynolds, Jr., Assistant City Manager
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March 14, 1988
File #51
Mr. Michael M. Waldvogel
Chairman
City Planning Commission
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear ~r. Waldvoget:
Pursuant to Section 36.1-690(e) of the Code of the City of
Roanoke (1979), as amended, I am enclosing copy of a third
amended petition from H. Malcolm Thornton, Jr. and J. AIford
Mullins, requesting that two tracts of land containing .25 acre,
more or less, located at 1214 Salem Avenue, S. W., described as
Lot 12, Section 34, Map of the Rorer Tract, Official Tax No.
1212105; and Lot I3, Section 34, Map of T~e Rorer Tract, Official
Tax No. 1212104, be rezoned from RM-2, Residential Multi-Family,
Medium Density District, to LM, Light Manufacturing District,
subject to certain proffered conditions.
Sincerely, ~~
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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pc: Mr. H. Malcolm Thornton, Jr., 607 Timberidge Road, Vinton,
Virginia 24179
Mr. J. Alfred Muttins, 2521 Franklin Street, Salem, Virginia
24153
Mr. John R. Marlles, Agent, City Planning Commission
Ms. Toby S. Brown, Secretary, City Planning Commission
Mr. Ronald H. Miller, Zoning Administrator
Mr. William M. Hackworth, Assistant City Attorney
Room 456 Municipal Building 215 Churah A'~ue, S.W. Roanoke. ~lrglnio 24011 (703) 981-2541
Office of ~ City Cle~
February 23, 1988
FiZe #51
Mrs. Susan S. Goode
Chairman
City PZanning Commission
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mrs. Goode:
Pursuant to Section 36.1-690(e) of the Code of the City of
Roanoke (1979), as amended, I am enclosing copy of a second
amended petition from H. Malcolm Thornton, Jr. and J. A~ford
MuZIins, requesting that two tracts of land containing .25 acre,
more or less, located at 1214 Salem Avenue, S. W., described as
Lot 12, Section 34, Map of the Rorer Tract, Official Tax No.
1212105; and Lot 13, Section 34, Map of The Rorer Tract, Officia~
Tax No. 1212104, be rezoned from RM-2, ResidentiaZ Multi-Family,
Medium Density District, to LM, Light Manufacturing District,
subject to certain proffered conditions.
Sincere'~y, _~~
~Iary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk.
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Mr. H. MaZcoZm Thornton, Jr., 607 Timberidge Road, Vinton,
Virginia 24179
Mr. J. Alfred Mullins, 2521 Franklin Street Salem, Virginia
24153 '
Mr. John R. Mar~es, Agent, City P[anning Co~nission
Ms. Toby S. Brown, Secretary, City P[anning Commission
Mr. Ronald H. Miller, Zoning Administrator
Mr. William M. Hackworth, Assistant City Attorney
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January 19, 1988
File #51
Mrs. Susan S. Goode
Chairman
City Planning Corr~ission
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mrs. Goode:
Pursuant to Section 36.1-690(e) of the Code of the City of
Roanoke 1979), as amended, [ am enclosing copy of an amended
petition from H. Malcolm Thornton, Jr. and J. Alford Mullins,
requesting that two tracts of land containing .25 acre, more or
less, located at 1214 Salem Avenue, S. W., described as Lot 12,
Section 34, Map of the Rorer Tract, Official Tax No. 1212105; and
Lot 13, Section 34, Map of The Rorer Tract, Official Tax No.
1212104, be rezoned from RM-2, Residential Multi-Family District,
to LM, Light Manufacturing District, subject to certain proffered
conditions.
Si ncere ly,
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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Mr. H. Malcolm Thornton, ,Ir., ~07 Timbe?idge Road, Vinton,
Virginia 24179
Mr. J. Alfred Mullins, 2521 Franklin Street, Salem, Virginia
24153
Mr. John R. ~arlIes, Agent, City Planning Commission
Ms. Toby A. Brown, Secretary, City Planning Co~ission
Mr. Ronald H. Miller, Zoninj Administrator
Mr. William M. Hackworth, Assistant City Attorney
Room 456 Municipal Building 215 (D'~urch Avenue, S.W, Roonoke, Virginia 24011 (703) 981-2541
December 16, 1987
File #51
Mrs. Susan S. Goode
Chairman
City PZanning Commission
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mrs. Goode:
Pursuant to Section 36.1-690(e) of the Code of the City of
Roanoke (1979), as amended, I am enclosing copy of a petition
from H. Malcolm Thornton, Jr. and J. Alford Mullins, requesting
that two tracts of land containing .25 acre, more or less,
located at 1214 Salem Avenue, S. W., described as Lot 12, Section
34, Map of the Rorer Tract, Official Tax No. 1212105; and Lot 13,
Section 34, Map of The Rorer Tract, Official Tax No. 1212104, be
rezoned from RM-2, Residential MuZti-Family District, to LM,
Light Manufacturing District, subject to certain proffered con-
ditions.
Sincerely, ~i~1.~.~
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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Mr. H. Malcolm Thornton, Jr., 607 Timberidge Road, Vinton,
Virginia 24179
Mr. J. Alfred Multins, 2521 Franklin Street Salem, Viryinia
24153
Mr. John R. Marlles, Agent, City Planning Corr~nission
Ms. Toby A. Brown, Secretary, City Planning Cor~nission
Mr. Ronald H. Miller, Zoning Administrator
Mr. William M. Hackworth, Assistant City Attorney
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TO THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
PERTAINING TO THE REZONING REQUEST OF:
Request H. Malcolm Thornton, Jr. and J. Alfred Mullins, re- )
questing that two tracts of land containing .25 acre, more )
or less, located at 1214 Salem Avenue, S.W., described as )AFFIDAVIT
Lot 12, Section 34, Map of the Rorer Tract, Official Tax )
No. 1212105, and lot 13, Section 34, Map of the Rorer )
Tract, Official Tax No. 1212104, be rezoned from RM-2, )
Residential Multi-Family District, to LM, Light Manufac- )
turing District, subject to certain proffered conditions. )
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA )
)
CITY OF ROANOKE )
TO-WIT:
The affiant, Toby S. Brown, first being duly sworn, states that she is
secretary to the Secretary of the City of Roanoke Planning Commission, and
as such is competent to make this affidavit of her own personal knowledge.
Affidavit states that, pursuant to the provisions of ~15.1-341) Code of
Virginia (1950), as amended, on behalf of the Planning Commission of the
City of Roanoke she has sent by first-class mail on the 25th day of
January, 1988, notices of a public hearing to be held on the 3rd day of
February, 1988, on the rezoning captioned above to the owner or agent of
the parcels listed below at their last known address:
PARCEL
1212106
1212107
OWNER, AGENT OR OCCUPANT
H. Malcolm Thornton, Jr.
ADDRESS
607 Timburidge Road
Vinton, VA 24179
1212112
Tom McCarthy
1517 Patterson Ave., SW
Roanoke, VA 24016
1212111
L. D. & Camplean R. Baxter
1219 Rorer Ave., SW
Roanoke, VA 24016
1212103
Monte Ralph Orr, Sr.
Margaret C. Orr
2043 Windsor Ave., SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
1211230
1211231
Rev. John L. Washington
Trustees of Faith and
Hope Church
2816 Ordway Dr., NW
Roanoke, VA 24017
Toby S .Frown
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, a Notary Public, in the City of
Roanoke, Virginia, this 25th day of January, 1988.
Notary Public
My Co~ission Expires:
TO THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
PERTAINING TO THE REZONING REQUEST OF:
Request from H. Malcolm Thornton, Jr. and J. Alfred Mullins,)
requesting that two tracts of land containing .25 acre, more)
or less, located at 1214 Salem Avenue, S.W., described as )AFFIDAVIT
Lot 12, Section 34, Map of the Rorer Tract, Official Tax )
No. 1212105, and lot 13, Section 34, Map of the Rorer )
Tract, Official Tax No. 1212104, be rezoned from RM-2, )
Residential Multi-Family District, to LM, Light Manufac- )
turing District, subject to certain proffered conditions. )
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA )
)
CITY OF ROANOKE )
TO-WIT:
The affiant, Toby S. Brown, first being duly sworn, states that she is
secretary to the Secretary of the City of Roanoke Planning Commission, and
as such is competent to make this affidavit of her own personal knowledge.
Affidavit states that, pursuant to the provisions of ~15.1-341) Code of
Virginia (1950), as amended, on behalf of the Planning Commission of the
City of Roanoke she has sent by first-class mail on the 23rd day of
February, 1988, notices of a public hearing to be held on the 2nd day of
March, 1988, on the rezoning captioned above to the owner or agent of the
parcels listed below at their last known address:
PARCEL OWNER, AGENT OR OCCUPANT ADDRESS
1212106 H. Malcolm Thornton, Jr. 607 Timberidge Road
1212107 Vinton, VA 24179
1212112
Tom McCarthy
1517 Patterson Ave., SW
Roanoke, VA 24016
1212111 L.D. & Camplean R. Baxter 1219 Rorer Ave., SW
Roanoke, VA 24016
1212103
Monte Ralph Orr, Sr.
Margaret C. Orr
2043 Windsor Ave., SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
1211230
1211231
Rev. John L. Washington
Trustees of Faith and
Hope Church
2816 Ordway Dr., NW
Roanoke, VA 24017
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, a Notary Public, in the City of
Reanoke, Virginia, this 23rd day of February, 1988.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: