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36936-011805
ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
JANUARY 18,2005
2:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
AGENDA
1. Call to Order--RolI Call.
The Invocation was delivered by Vice-Mayor Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
was led by Mayor C. Nelson Harris.
Welcome. Mayor Harris.
NOTICE:
Today's Council meeting will be replayed on Channel 3 on Thursday,
January 20, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, January 22, 2005, at
4:00 p.m. Council meetings are offered with closed captioning for the
hearing impaired.
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APPLICATION.
2. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Shining Star Award.
A Shining Star Award was presented to Mr. Jerry L. Dunnavant.
File #80
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3.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approved (7 -0)
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED TO
BE ROUTINE BY THE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY
ONE MOTION. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THE ITEMS. IF
DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THE ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
C-l Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday,
November 15, 2004.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispense with the reading of the
minutes and approve as recorded.
C-2 A communication from Mayor C. Nelson Harris requesting that Council
convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss vacancies on certain authorities,
boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council, pursuant to
Section 2.2-3711 (A)(l), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in the request.
File #110-132
C-3 A communication from Council Member Alfred T. Dowe,Jr., Chair, City
Council Personnel Committee, requesting that Council convene in a Closed
Meeting to discuss the mid-year performance of two Council-Appointed
Officers, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(l), Code of Virginia (1950), as
amended.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in the request.
File #1 32
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C-4 A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council
convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss disposition of publicly-owned
property, where discussion in open meeting would adversely affect the
bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to
Section 2.2-3711 (A)(3), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in the request.
File #132
C-S Qualification of the following persons:
Harry F. Collins, Sr., as a member of the Local Board of
Building Code Appeals, for a term ending September 30,2009;
Kermit E. Hale and Benjamin S. Motley as members of the
Board of Zoning Appeals, for terms ending December 31,
2007;
Gwendolyn W. Mason as a member of the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board, for a term ending March 31, 2007;
Paula L. Prince and Richard A. Rife as members of the City
Planning Commission, for a terms ending December 31 ,2008;
and
Daniel E. Wooldridge as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center
Commission, for a term ending September 30, 2007.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
File #15-32-51-67-110-192-200
REGULAR AGENDA
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE.
5. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
a. Request of the Conflict Resolution Center to report on the Community
Solutions program. William D. Elliot, President, Spokesperson.
(Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Fitzpatrick and Council Member Cutler.)
File #23-132
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b. Request of the Roanoke City Retirees Association to discuss a cost of
living increase and a supplemental allowance for health insurance for
City retirees who are 65 years of age or older. C. R. Martin, President,
Spokesperson. (Sponsored by Mayor Harris and Vice-Mayor
Fitzpatrick.)
Referred to fiscal year 2005-2006 budget study.
File #60-184-429
6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
a. CITY MANAGER:
BRIEFING:
Rehabilitation Tax Abatement
20 Minutes
ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION:
1. Adoption of a resolution discontinuing certain limited access
features on Wonju Street as a part of Route 220.
Adopted Resolution No. 36936-011805. (7-0)
File #77-450-514
2. Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2005 Virginia Department of Fire
Programs Grant funds, in the amount of $186,914.00.
Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 36937-011805 and
Resolution No. 36938-011805. (7-0)
File #60-70-236
3. Appropriation and transfer of funds in connection with the
Aviation Drive and Towne Square Boulevard, and Huff Lane
Streetscape Improvements transportation projects, in the
amount of $500,000.00.
Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 36939-011805. (7-0)
File #9-20-60
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4. Authorization to submit a street inventory for State
maintenance eligibility payments to the Virginia Department of
Transportation for approval by the Commonwealth
Transportation Board.
Adopted Resolution No. 36940-011805. (7-0)
File #77-514
5. Execution of an agreement with the Virginia Department of
Transportation in connection with the Roanoke River Greenway
Project; and appropriation of $200,000.00 of TEA-21
Enhancement funds.
Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 36941-011805 and
Resolution No. 36942-011805. (7-0)
File #60-379-422
b. CITY CLERK:
1. Notice of expiration of the three-year terms of office of
Robert J. Sparrow and William H. Lindsey as Trustees of the
Roanoke City School Board on June 30, 2005. Applications for
the vacancies will be received in the City Clerk's Office until
5:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 10.
Adopted Ordinance No. 36943-011805 simplifying
the process for filling vacancies on the Roanoke City
School Board. (7-0)
File #24-467
c. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE:
BRIEFING:
Real Estate Reassessment Process
15 Minutes
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7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a. Request of the Roanoke City School Board for appropriation and
transfer of funds to various school accounts; and a report of the
Director of Finance recommending that Council concur in the request.
Kenneth F. Mundy, Executive Director of Fiscal Services,
Spokesperson.
Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 36944-011805. (7-0)
File #60-467
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
9. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE.
10. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
a. Inquiries and/or comments by the Mayor and Members of City
Council.
Council Member Cutler called attention to the popularity of
bus service between the City of Roanoke, Ferrum College,
Roanoke College and Hollins University, and the Smart Way
transit service between Roanoke and Blacksburg has
generated considerable interest.
File #55-132-467
Council Member Cutler advised that the City of Roanoke
has learned that the $500,000.00 that Congressman
Goodlatte was instrumental in securing from the
Department of Transportation for the Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. Memorial Bridge, which was originally restricted to
a vehicular bridge, can now be used for a pedestrian
bridge.
File #1 02
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Council Member Dowe congratulated various entities within
the City of Roanoke for hosting celebrations honoring the
life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Monday, January 17.
He also congratulated Council Member Lea who served as
keynote speaker at the SCLC Freedom March program on
January 17. He commended the citizens of the City of
Roanoke on continuing to grow in various areas of diversity
and encouraged citizens to examine themselves to ensure
that they are a part of the solution in order to make a
difference in their City.
File #80-132
Council Member Lea expressed appreciation to the
Members of Council for their attendance at various
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. activities which were held
throughout the weekend. With regard to the proposed
methadone clinic on Hershberger Road, he inquired if the
City of Roanoke can regulate operating hours of the clinic
so as not to conflict with operating hours of schools in the
area; can the City enact legislation that would prohibit
drugs from leaving the premises of the methadone clinic;
and has the City received notification of the official
opening date of the methadone clinic.
File #76-80-132-467
(See minutes of the Council meeting for responses by the
City Attorney/City Manager.)
The Mayor expressed appreciation to Council Members and
Council Appointed Officers for their participation in the
Council's Planning Retreat which was held on Thursday,
January 13, 2005.
File #132
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The Mayor commended all persons who participated in the
Cradle to Cradle housing program. He advised that the
reception was well attended and called attention to the
geographic diversity of those persons who submitted
applications from throughout the world; the competition
showcased the City of Roanoke; judges were stellar in their
individual areas of expertise; and an interest has been
expressed on how to build this year's competition.
File #80-178
The Mayor advised that a luncheon was held on Tuesday,
January 11, 2005, to present service awards to long term
City employees. He commended the Members of Council
for their attendance and support of those employees who
serve the citizens of Roanoke.
File #80-132-184
b. Vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and
committees appointed by Council.
11. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
CITY COUNCIL SETS THIS TIME AS A PRIORITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD.
MATTERS REQUIRING REFERRAL TO THE CITY MANAGER WILL BE REFERRED
IMMEDIATELY FOR RESPONSE, RECOMMENDATION OR REPORT TO
COUNCIL.
Mr. Chris Craft, 1501 East Gate Avenue, N. E., spoke in support
of the installation of a soccer field in East Gate Park. He asked
that Victory Stadium not become a part of Roanoke's past and
that the facility be renovated for present and future generations
of Roanokers.
File #67-122
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Mr. Jim Fields, 1 7 Ridgecrest Road, Hardy, Virginia, spoke in
support of renovation of Victory Stadium. He commended the
Council on the decision to make the First Street Bridge a
pedestrian bridge as a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther, Jr. In lieu of
razing the structure, he suggested that the former airport
terminal building be used for office space.
File #9-102-122
Mr. Robert Gravely, 727 29th Street, N. W., spoke in opposition
to the City engaging the services of private contractors to
remove snow from City streets; an inadequate pay scale for City
employees; indecision regarding the future of Victory Stadium;
the loss of the City's population base; and the lack of
entertainment opportunities/attractions in downtown Roanoke.
File #66-122-184-410
12. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
The City Manager reported on the Cradle to Cradle housing
design competition that attracted over 1000 visitors to the Art
Museum of Western Virginia. She called attention to future plans
to ensure that some of the housing designs are constructed,
jurors have encouraged the City to replicate the competition on
an annual basis, and a recommendation will be submitted to
Council in the near future. She advised that the next phase will
identify resources, both public and private, to construct several
houses and to welcome to the community many of the students
who participated in the competition so that they may witness the
process of moving from a design concept to actual construction.
File #80-178
THE COUNCIL MEETING WAS DECLARED IN RECESS UNTIL 7:00 P.M., IN THE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER.
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ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
JANUARY 18,2005
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
AGENDA
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The Invocation was delivered by Council Member Sherman P. Lea.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led
by Mayor Harris.
Welcome. Mayor Harris.
NOTICE:
The Council meeting will be televised live on RVTV Channel 3 to be replayed
on Thursday, January 20, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, January 22,
2005, at 4:00 p.m. Council meetings are offered with closed captioning for
the hearing impaired.
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A. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Request of Carilion Medical Center and CHS, Inc., that a 15 foot alley
running between Whitmore Avenue and Reserve Avenue, S. W., and
parallel toJefferson Street, be permanently vacated, discontinued and
closed. Daniel F. Layman, Jr., Attorney.
Adopted Ordinance No. 36945-011805. (7-0)
File #51 4
2. Amendment of Vision 2001-2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to
include the Fairland and Villa Heights Neighborhood Plan. Robert B.
Manetta, Chair, City Planning Commission.
Adopted Ordinance No. 36946-011805. (7-0)
File #200-424
3. Amendment of Vision 2001-2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to
include the Grandin Court Neighborhood Plan. Robert B. Manetta,
Chair, City Planning Commission.
Adopted Ordinance No. 36947-011805. (7-0)
File #200-424
4. Proposal of the City of Roanoke to issue a revocable permit for air
rights to Colonial Partners, LLC, across a portion of City owned
property known as 204 Jefferson Street for a period of five years,
subject to renewal upon mutual agreement of the parties and for the
initial consideration of $2,800.00, to allow construction of a
pedestrian bridge and associated lighting and security cameras to
connect to the City's Market Square Parking Garage. Darlene L.
Burcham, City Manager.
Adopted Ordinance No. 36948-011805. (6-0 - Council
Member Cutler abstained from voting.)
File #481-516
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B. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
CITY COUNCIL SETS THIS TIME AS A PRIORITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD.
MATTERS REQUIRING REFERRAL TO THE CITY MANAGER WILL BE REFERRED
IMMEDIATELY FOR RESPONSE, RECOMMENDATION OR REPORT TO
COUNCIL.
CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESION. (7-0)
The following persons were appointed to boards and commissions:
Roanoke Neighborhood
Advocates
File #1 5-110-488
Maurine P. Castern for a term
ending June 30, 2007.
Youth Services Citizen Board
File #1 5-110-304
Frances L. Craveb to fill the
unexpired term of
F. B. Webster Day, resigned,
ending May 31, 2006; and
Mark H. Hurley to fill the
unexpired term of Cheryl D.
Evans, resigned, ending
May 31, 2006.
Blue Ridge Behavioral HealthCare
Board of Directors
File #1 5-110-314
Vincent G. Dabney for a term
ending December 31,2007.
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REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION----ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
November 15, 2004
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular session on Monday,
November 15, 2004, at 2:00 p. m., the regular meeting hour, in the Roanoke City
Council Chamber, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church
Avenue, S. W., City of Roanoke, with Mayor C. Nelson Harris presiding, pursuant
to Chapter 2, Administration, Article II, City Council, Section 2-15, Rules of
Procedure, Rule 1, Reqular Meetinqs, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as
amended, and pursuant to Resolution No. 36762-070604 adopted by Council on
Tuesday, July 6, 2004.
PRESENT: Council Members Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr.,
Sherman P. Lea, Brenda L. McDaniel, Brian J. Wishneff, and Mayor C. Nelson
HarMs--------------------------------------------------------------6.
ABSENT: Council Member M. Rupert Cutler-------------------------l.
The Mayor declared the existence of a quorum.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager; William M.
Hackworth, City Attorney; Ann H. Shawver, Deputy Director of Finance; and
Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by Vice-Mayor Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was
led by Mayor C. Nelson Harris.
PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT -DECEASED PERSONS: Mr. Dowe offered the
following resolution:
(#36894-111504) A RESOLUTION memorializing the late Charles Ray Hill,
Sr., a former Town Councilman and Mayor of the Town of Vinton.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book 69, Page 184.)
Mr. Dowe moved the adoption of Resolution No. 36894-111504. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Fitzpatrick and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council Members, Dowe, Fitzpatrick, Lea McDaniel, Wishneff and
Mayor Harri s __ _____________________________________________________6.
NAYS: None---------------------------------------------------0.
(Council Member Cutler was absent.)
The Mayor called for a moment of silence in memory of former Mayor Hill.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a proclamation to Joseph Lee,
Chapter Vice President, Alpha Kappa Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
declaring December 4, 2004, as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity 98"h Founder's Day.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the Members of Council and would be enacted by
one motion in the form, or forms, listed on the Consent Agenda, and if
discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent Agenda
and considered separately. He called specific attention to two requests for
Closed Session.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meetings of Council held on Monday,
September 20, 2004, and Thursday, October 7, 2004, were before the body.
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with
and that the minutes be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lea and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Dowe, Fitzpatrick, Lea, McDaniel, Wishneff and
Mayor Harri s--------------------------------------------------------6.
NAYS: None---------------------------------------------------0.
(Council Member Cutler was absent.)
COMMITTEES-CITY COUNCIL: A communication from Mayor C. Nelson
Harris requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss vacancies
on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by
Council, and to interview applicants for a vacancy on the Architectural Review
Board, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended,
was before the body.
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved that Council concur in the request of the Mayor to
convene in Closed Meeting as above described. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lea and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council Members Dowe, Fitzpatrick, Lea, McDaniel, Wishneff and
Mayo r Harri s--- -----------------------------------------------------6.
NAYS: None---------------------------------------------------0.
(Council Member Cutler was absent.)
ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-CITY COUNCIL: A communication from
Mayor C. Nelson Harris requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to
discuss a special award, being the Shining Star Award, pursuant to Section 2.2-
3711 (A)(10), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, was before the body.
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved that Council concur in the request of the Mayor to
convene in Closed Meeting as above described. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Lea and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Dowe, Fitzpatrick, Lea, McDaniel, Wishneff and
Mayo r Harri s-- ------------------------------------------------------6.
NAYS: None---------------------------------------------------0.
(Council Member Cutler was absent.)
EASEMENTS-SPECIAL PERMITS: A communication from the City Manager
requesting that Council schedule a public hearing for Monday, December 6,
2004, at 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, with
regard to encroachment of an awning into the public right-of-way at 105 Wall
Street, S. E., Official Tax No. 4010319, was before the body.
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved that Council concur in the request of the City
Manager to schedule a public hearing as above described. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lea and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members McDaniel, Wishneff, Dowe, Fitzpatrick, Lea and
Mayor HarMs-------------------------------------------- ------------6.
NAYS: None---------------------------------------------------0.
(Council Member Cutler was absent.)
OATHS OF OFFICE-COMMITTEES-HOUSING/AUTHORITY-PERSONNEL
DEPARTMENT -INDUSTRIES-ROANOKE ARTS COMMISSION: A report of the City
Clerk advising of the qualification of the following persons, was before Council.
Charles E. Hunter, III, as a Director of the Industrial
Development Authority, for a term ending October 20,
2008;
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Terri R. Jones as a member of the Roanoke Arts
Commission, for a term ending June 30, 2007;
Mornique E. Smith as a Commissioner of the Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority, for a term
ending August 31, 2008; and
Gregory W. Staples as a member of the Personnel and
Employment Practices Commission, for a term ending
June 30, 2007.
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved that the report of qualification be received and filed.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Lea and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Dowe, Fitzpatrick, Lea, McDaniel, Wishneff and
Mayo r Harri s- -------------------------------------------------------6.
NAYS: None--------------------------------------------- -------0.
(Council Member Cutler was absent.)
REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
CITY MANAGER:
BRIEFINGS: See pages 428 and 435.
ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION:
INDUSTRIES: The City Manager submitted a communication advising
that on October 31, 2003, the City of Roanoke sold New Tract F, Official
Tax No. 7230105, at the Roanoke Centre for Industry and Technology
(RClT) to SEMCO Inc. of Virginia; SEMCO, Inc. agreed to construct a
facility and to install manufacturing equipment on the tract of land in
accordance with sale of the property and now wishes to convey the
property to a subsidiary named SEMCO Duct and Acoustical Products, Inc.;
SEMCO, Inc. of Virginia will not be released from obligations contained in
the deed and an attachment to the deed that further sets forth the
obligations of SEMCO, and SEMCO Duct and Acoustical Products, Inc., will
agree to conditions contained in the deed and attachments, as follows:
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the facility must be at least 100,000 square feet and be built within 24 months
of November 3, 2003; the Company will invest a minimum of $4 million; and if
the facility is not built in time, or a minimum of $4 million has not been invested,
the Company is required to pay the City $150,000.00 (discount on land).
The City Manager recommended that she be authorized to execute the
deed authorizing conveyance of New Tract F at the RCIT to SEMCO Duct and
Acoustical Products, Inc., with such transfer to keep the same terms and
conditions related to project scope, investment, and commitments that were
made in the original deed and a letter from SEMCO, Inc.
Mr. Fitzpatrick offered the following ordinance:
(#36895-111504) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to
execute the necessary documents consenting to the conveyance of New Tract F,
Tax Map Number 7230105, located at the Roanoke Centre for Industry and
Technology, from SEMCO Incorporated of Virginia to SEMCO Duct and Acoustical
Products, Inc., upon certain terms and conditions, and dispensing with the
second reading by title of this ordinance.
(For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 69, Page 185.)
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 36895-111504. The
motion was seconded by Ms. McDaniel and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Dowe, Fitzpatrick, Lea, McDaniel, Wishneff and
Mayo r Harri s --------------------------------------------------------6.
NAYS: None--------------------------------------------------O.
(Council Member Cutler was absent.)
INDUSTRIES-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: The City Manager submitted a
communication advising that the City and IMD Investment Group, LLC, (lMD), the
developer of property located at the northwest corner of Franklin Road and
Wonju Street, S. W., have negotiated an annual Economic Development Grant
Performance Agreement; the Economic Development Grant will be funded by the
City, but issued and administered through the Industrial Development Authority
of the City of Roanoke, Virginia (IDA); the grant would assist in the provision of
necessary infrastructure to make the site developable and to provide structured
parking so that high quality retail activity, including a Ukrop's grocery store, a
drug store, and associated retail, office, and restaurant space may be
constructed on the property; currently, the site is located entirely within a
floodway and flood plain and has limited development potential; IMD's plans for
the site include improvement of the flood plain, therefore, making the site
developable and an economic benefit to the City and its citizens; and the project
will provide additional tax revenue, jobs, and services that will be available to
and benefit the citizens of the City of Roanoke and the Roanoke Valley.
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It was further advised that the proposed Agreement outlines the
obligations of IMD in order to qualify for and to receive the grant, including
successful rezoning of the site to accommodate the proposed development;
construction and opening of a minimum 58,000 square foot Ukrop's Supermarket
and drug store within 24 months of the date of the Agreement; and IMD entering
into a 15 year or longer lease with Ukrop's.
It was noted that within the first 24 months of the date of the Agreement,
IMD shall have spent, or caused to be spent, at least $3 million in site
infrastructure improvements and one floor of structured parking either under the
Ukrop's store or one level below the surface parking lot that will be located
between the Ukrop's store and Franklin Road.
The City Manager explained that within 60 months of the date of the
Agreement, IMD shall have spent, or caused to be spent, an additional $3 million
on structured parking spaces and site infrastructure; in addition, within the same
60 months, a minimum of 60,000 square feet of additional buildings containing
a combination of restaurants, retail and office space are to be constructed, or the
amount of the grant may be reduced; subject to IMD fulfilling its obligations as
enumerated above, the IDA will provide certain funds annually to IMD, as
received from the City, to assist with development of the site infrastructure and
structured parking; beginning at the option of IMD upon the opening of the
Ukrop's grocery store, IMD may request an annual grant for 15 consecutive
years; the amount of the grant shall equal the amount of revenue actually
received by the City during the preceding grant year resulting directly from the
property including real estate taxes, general retail sales tax (currently the local
option of one per cent), professional and occupational license tax, tangible
personal property tax, prepared food and beverage tax, electric consumer utility
tax, natural gas utility tax, and water utility tax; however, any future increases in
any of said taxes dedicated for specific purposes or projects will be excluded
from the annual calculation.
It was further explained that the request cannot be for an amount greater
than $600,000.00 for each year, even if total revenue resulting for the
development generated by the taxes enumerated above exceed that amount;
there shall be no carry-forward for funds from one grant year to the next; if IMD
fails to provide the additional building development required within the 60
month timeframe of the Agreement, the requested grant shall only be in an
amount equal to 60 per cent of actual revenue received from the development,
with the same $600,000.00 per year limit on any such request; the Agreement
requires IMD to report to the City and to the IDA on a semi-annual basis on its
progress and compliance with conditions of the Agreement and to provide
appropriate supporting documentation for each grant request; funding for each
annual grant request will be subject to appropriation by Council to the IDA; and
the annual appropriation will be in an amount equal to the anticipated grant
request for actual revenues received for the preceding grant year.
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The City Manager recommended she be authorized to execute a
Performance Agreement among the City, IMD, and the IDA and to execute such
other documents and to take such further action as may be necessary to
implement and administer the Performance Agreement, to be approved as to
form by the City Attorney; and that Council approve the terms of the Performance
Agreement among the City, IMD, and the IDA and determine that such grant will
promote economic development within the City of Roanoke.
Mr. Dowe offered the following ordinance:
(#36896-111504) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the proper City officials to
execute a Performance Agreement among the City of Roanoke (City), the
Industrial Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, (IDA), and
Investment Group, LLC, (lMD) that provides for certain undertakings by the
parties in connection with the development of certain property located at the
northwest corner of Franklin Road and Wonju Street, S. W., in the City of
Roanoke; and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance.
(For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 69, Page 186.)
Mr. Dowe moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 36896-111504. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Fitzpatrick.
Clark Worthy, Attorney, 10 South Jefferson Street, representing Towers
Retail LLC., owner and operator of Towers Retail Center, requested that Council
not waive the second reading of the above referenced ordinance, which will
require a second reading by Council on Monday, December 6, 2004. He stated
that the agreement involves a potential grant to IMD of $9 million over the next
15 years in return for a commitment to develop the site, which is a substantial
amount of money. Therefore, he requested additional time to review the
agreement prior to approval by Council.
On behalf of the Council, the Mayor advised that the City of Roanoke takes
seriously the issue of aggressively pursuing all economic development
opportunities as a community; not only will the proposed project develop a
fallow piece of land that most likely would not be developed were it not for the
proposed arrangement, but the project will allow a good corporate citizen and
employer to become a part of the community. He called attention to the need to
review certain of the City's economic development policies and incentives.
Ordinance No. 36896-111504 was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Dowe, Fitzpatrick, Lea, McDaniel, Wishneff and
Mayor Harri s -------------------------------------------------------6.
NAYS: None---------------------------------------------------0.
(Council Member Cutler was absent.)
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SPORTS ACTIVITIES-STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Manager called
attention to a communication from Jennifer Blackwood, Interim Executive
Director, Scott Robertson Memorial, requesting that Council re-enact and amend
Ordinance No. 36462-081803 to allow for an additional six months to complete
the recordation process, in connection with permanently vacating, discontinuing
and closing a 15 foot public right-of-way extending in a northeasterly direction
from the northerly boundary of Densmore Road, N. W., between Official Tax Nos.
270906 and 2671005.
The City Manager recommended that Council adopt an ordinance to amend
and reordain Ordinance No. 36462-081803 adopted on August 18, 2003, to
extend the time in which the plat of subdivision can be recorded following
adoption of the above referenced ordinance to 24 months from the date of
adoption.
Mr. Fitzpatrick offered the following ordinance:
(#36897-111504) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Ordinance
No. 36462-081803; and dispensing with the second reading by title of this
ordinance.
(For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book 69, Page 187.)
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 36897-111504. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Wishneff.
Council Member Dowe advised that he serves on the Board of Directors of
the Scott Robertson Memorial Foundation, he receives no compensation for his
service, and inquired if he should abstain from voting on Ordinance No. 36897-
111504.
The City Attorney responded that there is no conflict of interest inasmuch
as Mr. Dowe serves on the Board of Directors in an unpaid capacity.
Ordinance No. 36897-111504 was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Dowe, Fitzpatrick, Lea, McDaniel, Wishneff and
Mayor Harri s--------------------------------------------------------6.
NAYS: None---------------------------------------------------0.
(Council Member Cutler was absent.)
CITY ATTORNEY: NONE.
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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: NONE.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
LEGISLATION: Vice-Mayor Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Chair, Legislative
Committee, submitted a communication advising that on November 1, 2004,
Council's Legislative Committee met to review the proposed 2005 Legislative
Program; after careful review, the Committee recommends the program to
Council for favorable action; and the School Board's portion of the Legislative
Program was approved by the School Board at its meeting on November 9, 2004.
(For full text, see 2005 Legislative Program on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Fitzpatrick offered the following resolution:
(#36898-111504) A RESOLUTION adopting and endorsing a Legislative
Program for the City to be presented to the City's delegation to the 2005 Session
of the General Assembly.
(For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book 69, Page 188.)
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved the adoption of Resolution No. 36898-111504. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Wishneff and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Dowe, Fitzpatrick, Lea, McDaniel, Wishneff and
Mayor Harri s --------------------------------------------------------6.
NAYS: None---------------------------------------------------0.
(Council Member Cutler was absent.)
COMMITTEES-ROANOKE NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP: Sandra Kelly,
Vice-Chair, Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates (RNA), presented the annual State
of the Neighborhoods report, pursuant to Resolution No. 36397-061603.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Council Member Dowe spoke in support of development of a youth
comprehensive plan and representation by the Youth Services Citizen Board on
the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates; whereupon, Ms. Kelly responded that a
youth representative currently serves on the RNA.
Council Member McDaniel inquired if the various neighborhood
organizations include youth representation which would be a good way to build
community pride in young people leading to a vested interest in their
neighborhoods. Ms. Kelly advised that she would take the suggestion to the
RNA.
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Question was raised as to whether the RNA has a plan to re-energize
neighborhood organizations that do not currently meet on a regular basis;
whereupon, Ms. Kelley advised that the RNA, working in conjunction with the
City's Housing Development Department, would like to encourage every
community to have representation on the RNA through their neighborhood
association.
Mr. Bob Caudle, 4231 Belford Street, S. W., commended Ms. Kelly on her
leadership as Vice-Chair of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board
requesting that Council approve the following appropriations, was before the
body.
. $3,000,000.00 for the Patrick Henry High School Project; the
additional 2005 Capital Bond Funds will provide for Patrick
Henry High School Phase I construction costs plus Phase II
architect and construction management fees.
. $400,000.00 for the William Fleming High School Project; the
2005 Capital Bond Funds will provide for the William Fleming
High School construction design phase.
A report of the Director of Finance recommending that Council concur in
the request of the School Board, was also before the body.
Mr. Dowe offered the following budget ordinance:
(#36899-111504) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate 2004B General
Obligation Bond Proceeds to the Patrick Henry and William Fleming High School
construction projects, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2004-
2005 School Capital Fund Appropriations and dispensing with the second reading
by title of this ordinance.
(For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book 69, Page 189.)
Mr. Dowe moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 36899-11154. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Fitzpatrick and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Dowe, Fitzpatrick, Lea, McDaniel, Wishneff and
Mayor Harris--------------------------------------------------------6.
NAYS: None---------------------------------------------------0.
(Council Member Cutler was absent.)
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SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board advising
that at a special meeting on November 11, 2004, the School Board approved a
resolution requesting that Council issue General Obligation Qualified Zone
Academy Bonds (QZAB) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed
$1,600,000.00 to be used to rehabilitate, repair, and/or equip Fallon Park
Elementary School, was before the body.
It was further advised that the QZAB initiative is a Federal program that
allows lending institutions and schools to form a mutually beneficial partnership
to support education; the program offers bonds, interest-free, and allows a bank
or other lending institution to purchase the special no-interest bond on behalf of
a school; and schools qualify based on their percentage of free lunch students.
Mr. Fitzpatrick offered the following resolution:
(#36900-111504) A RESOLUTION (i) authorizing the School Board for the
City of Roanoke to repair, rehabilitate or equip Fallon Park Elementary School,
including without limitation the installation of heating, air conditioning and
lighting (the "Project"); and (ii) authorizing and directing the City Manager to file
an application with the Virginia Department of Education seeking an allocation of
authority to issue the City's general obligation qualified zone academy bonds in
an amount not to exceed $1,600,000.00 to finance the Project.
(For full text of resolution, see Resolution Book 69, Page 190.)
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved the adoption of Resolution No. 36900-111504. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Dowe and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Dowe, Fitzpatrick, Lea, McDaniel, Wishneff and
Mayor Harri s --------------------------------------------------------6.
NAYS: None---------------------------------------------------0.
(Council Member Cutler was absent.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
NONE.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
INQUIRIES AND/OR COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL:
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ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-DECEASED PERSONS: Council Member Dowe
requested that Council observe a moment of silence at the 7:00 p.m. session in
memory of the late Bishop Antonio Thomas, Pastor, Spirit of Life Church
International, who passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2004.
SPORTS ACTIVITIES-SCHOOLS-ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Council
Member Dowe congratulated the William Fleming High School Colonels, winners
of the Blue Ridge District Football Championship.
SCHOOLS: Council Member Lea inquired about the status of the former
Roanoke Academy of Mathematics and Science building.
The City Manager advised that in order to make the land available for the
new Roanoke Academy for Mathematics and Science, the City of Roanoke
relinquished certain park lands and purchased, or made available, other land
under certain conditions with the Federal government. She explained that
structural review of the former building led the school system to believe that it
would not be practical to renovate the building for school use, or for a
continuing reuse by the community; three quarters of a million dollars were
appropriated to the school project in order to construct a full size gymnasium;
and additional monies were made available to enable the former library, now
called the media center, to be enlarged, with the idea that the Roanoke Academy
for Mathematics and Science would be the City's first prototype school that
would be designed for community use during those hours that school is not in
use by students. With additional funding, she added that it is hoped that there
will be increased use of the new school in order to address community needs in
that specific section of the City.
ANIMALS/INSECTS-FIREARMS: Council Member Wishneff inquired as to
whether the deer management contract has been approved by Council. The City
Manager responded that funds have been appropriated and two contracts have
been executed.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: The Mayor advised that
Council sets this time as a priority for citizens to be heard and matters requiring
referral to the City Manager will be referred immediately for response,
recommendation or report to Council.
ARMORY /STADIUM-ClTY MARKET: Mr. Jim Fields, 17 Ridgecrest Road,
Hardy, Virginia, encouraged citizens to attend a public hearing to be held on
November 16, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., at Lucy Addison Middle School, to provide
input with regard to the future of Victory Stadium. He stated that the citizens of
the City of Roanoke should make a decision on the fate of Victory Stadium via a
referendum, and suggested that Victory Stadium be promoted for outdoor events
from May-December, with profits to be used for renovation of the stadium.
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He spoke against a Subway restaurant occupying space in the City Market
Building inasmuch as there are numerous vacant buildings in the Market area
that could be used for a Subway restaurant. He advised that the third floor ofthe
City Market Building, which is currently vacant, should be used.
DRUGS/SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Ms. Helen E. Davis, 35 Patton Avenue, N. E.,
spoke with regard to the proposed methadone clinic on Hershberger Road and
advised that it is regrettable that CRC Health Group is continuing with plans to
establish a methadone clinic at the proposed location, especially in view of the
number of schools, churches and residences in the area. She stated that Blue
Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, which operates out of the Burrell Memorial Nursing
Center, will provide public mental health, mental retardation, and substance
abuse services to residents of Botetourt County, Craig County, and the Roanoke
Valley; the proposed methadone clinic will also provide substance abuse services,
therefore, it is not necessary or desirable for two clinics of this nature to be
located in the community. She stated that urban renewal was used as a reason to
destroy certain northeast and northwest Roanoke neighborhoods; private
property was purchased inexpensively only to be resold and developed as
commercial establishments, which resulted in tears in the fabric of black
communities and a loss of connectivity, community pride, neighborhood
churches, businesses, schools and recreation centers that were within walking
distance. She advised that citizens knew nothing about the proposed methadone
clinic prior to an article that was published in The Roanoke Times, therefore, no
opportunity was afforded for public input or for expressions of concern by
citizens. She referred to an article that was published in The Roanoke Times on
June 20, 2004, in which it was stated that the proposed methadone clinic could
draw addicts from four states to the Roanoke Valley for treatment, which also has
created a concern in the community. She stated that if a methadone clinic was
not an acceptable use in Roanoke County, for the same reasons, the facility
should not be acceptable in the City of Roanoke. She noted that CRC Health
Group, operator of the methadone company that plans to open the facility in
northwest Roanoke, has been citied on 54 occasions for violating state
regulations at six of its clinics in West Virginia.
The City Attorney was requested to investigate the validity of the alleged
citations referenced by Ms. Davis.
COMPLAINTS-CITY GOVERNMENT-YOUTH: Mr. Robert E. Gravely, 727 29th
Street, N. W., encouraged citizens to attend a meeting to be held on November
30, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., at Lucy Addison Middle School, in connection with
various community concerns. He spoke with regard to the lack of economic
growth in the City of Roanoke, the City's promotion of businesses versus the
overall well being of its citizens, and the need to provide more jobs for
Roanoke's disadvantaged citizens and youth population.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
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REFUSE COLLECTION-CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Manager commended City
employees who participated in the indoor garage/yard sale that was held on
Saturday, November 13, 2004, in the Exhibit Hall at the Roanoke Civic Center,
which was sponsored by the City of Roanoke, the Western Virginia Water
Authority and the Virginia Cooperative Extension. She advised that the yard sale
was held in recognition of America Recycles Day (November 15) to promote reuse
and to raise money for recycling education efforts in the City.
BUSES-ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT: The City Manager called attention to
the Greater Roanoke Transit Company Safety Awards Banquet which was held on
Sunday, November 14, 2004, at which time awards were presented to public
transit drivers with 34 consecutive years of safety on the road, and two drivers
were recognized for reaching the one million mile mark as operators of City of
Roanoke public transit buses. She commended all employees of the transit
company for the service they provide to the citizens of the Roanoke Valley on a
daily basis.
At 3:20 p.m., the Mayor declared the Council meeting in recess to be
reconvened in Room 159, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, for two briefings.
The Council Meeting reconvened at 3:25 p.m., in Room 159, Noel C. Taylor
Municipal Building.
CITY MARKET: The City Manager advised that a Member of Council
previously raised questions with regard to the City Market; therefore, Mark
Woods, Historic Market Liaison, and David Diaz, Executive Director, Downtown
Roanoke, Inc., participated in a briefing on management of the Farmer's Market
by Downtown Roanoke, Inc.
Mr. Diaz advised that:
. Based upon his travels, Roanoke's downtown market is the best
outdoor market for its size in the United States.
. Key factors that make the Farmer's Market special are its central
location in downtown Roanoke; the street network, or the
compact nature of Roanoke's downtown; and a vender mix poliCY
of 60/40--60 per cent farmers and growers and 40 per cent
crafters and others.
. Limitations and challenges involve inclement weather.
. A full time market works well on a Monday - Saturday basis, but
in a City of 95,000 in population, there are limits in terms of the
number of people who will shop on the City Market.
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. The key ingredient that is preventing the City Market from
reaching its full economic potential is a decreasing customer
base due to a declining employment base in downtown Roanoke
over the past ten years.
. Persons visiting downtown Roanoke get a positive impression due
to not only the Farmer's Market, but an increase in dining and
entertainment options; Le.: the O. Winston Link Museum, the
Roanoke Higher Education Center, Eight North Jefferson Place,
etc., all of which draw hundreds of people to the downtown area.
. Mill Mountain Theatre, Center in the Square, the development of
condominiums, Dumas Center development, and the future art
museum all position downtown Roanoke to become a center for
arts and cultural opportunities over the next 25 years.
. Forty-four permanent vendors currently operate on the City
Market, with a total of 59 permits, and the numbers have
remained generally constant during the past few years.
. The City Market does not close due to inclement weather.
. An investment plan for the Farmer's Market to address
infrastructure and other pertinent needs will be submitted in the
near future.
. Two key obstacles to the future success of the Farmer's Market
are investing in the infrastructure and increasing the employment
base in downtown Roanoke.
In closing, Mr. Diaz advised that Downtown Roanoke will work with City
staff to prepare an investment plan for the City Market; studies are currently
underway to identify strategies for downtown employment and to recruit
companies to locate in downtown; a Downtown Roanoke office listing was
included on the web site which generated 17,000 visitors during the month of
September; and an advertising campaign will be launched at the Valley View
Cinema regarding the Farmer's Market and the City Market area in general.
CITY MARKET: The City Manager introduced Elizabeth Neu, Director of
Economic Development, and a representative of Advantis Real Estate Services
Company, the firm that was engaged by the City of Roanoke to operate the City
Market Building, for a briefing on day to day operation of the Market Building.
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Ms. Neu advised that the City of Roanoke entered into a one year Lease and
Management Agreement with Advantis Real Estate Services Company (Advantis)
on March 1, 2003; the Agreement provided for a one-year renewal option;
however, the Agreement was not renewed and Advantis now manages the
property on a month-to-month basis.
She explained that Advantis was selected as the successful candidate after
a detailed search and selection process; the selection committee rejected three
proposals in August 2002; the second request for proposal was issued in
November 2002, with four firms responding; following the interview process, the
top two firms were Advantis Real Estate Services Company and a combined team
of Hall Associates and Downtown Roanoke, Inc.; each firm was scored and ranked
based on their presentation and overall response to the request for proposals;
and the process of competitive negotiation permitted City staff the ability to
negotiate with both firms simultaneously since final scores were close; and as the
selection team learned more about the two plans, the proposal submitted by
Advantis was the first choice.
Ms. Neu explained that Advantis continues to perform at an acceptable
level; maintenance of the facility has improved significantly; Advantis is currently
in the process of replacing the janitorial contractor in an effort to continue to
provide the best possible service for the property; and Advantis has been
instrumental in assisting the City with the installation of the new HVAC project
and handled all efforts involving the relocation of the electric service out of the
basement of the building to avoid future damage due to flooding.
Tim Allison, Area Manager, Advantis Management Services Company,
advised that in addition to numerous property issues, Advantis has worked with
tenants to resolve a number of tenant issues, specifically the common area
maintenance (CAM) fee; in addition to rent, each tenant pays a monthly CAM fee
to cover costs associated with maintaining the common areas of the property; in
revamping the CAM fee, Advantis has proposed a flat fee that would be increased
only when the lease is renewed and would be negotiated along with the rent;
administering the CAM in this manner is different from the traditional method of
annual reconciliation which requires each tenant to pay a pro-rata share of actual
expenses; the flat CAM method ensures that tenants are not over burdened by
excessive maintenance charges; and the CAM fee and language in the lease
regarding the fee was changed to address specific concerns raised by tenants.
He advised that Advantis has forwarded each tenant an addendum to their
current lease agreement in an effort to update the CAM fee and accompanying
language in the lease, and Advantis will continue to work with tenants to resolve
remaining problems regarding the CAM fee; and adjustments made by Advantis
in the Lease Agreement included speCifically spelling out what is included in the
CAM charges and adding a paragraph to the agreement that states, "excluded in
the common area costs will be capital costs to replace the HVAC system, replace
the roof, replace sidewalks and other capital accounts."
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Mr. Allison advised that Advantis has renewed a total of six leases with
existing tenants and signed two leases with new owners; three leases are
currently in negotiation; Advantis has worked with an existing tenant to open a
new food court space in the property and is working with another tenant on the
possibility of expanding into an adjacent space; there are currently two vacant
tenant spaces on the first floor; over the past few months, Advantis has
continued to market available space in the Market Building, but signing new
leases for vacant space is hindered by the construction project, and the two
vacant spaces continue to be used by contractors for the HVAC construction
project.
Ms. Neu advised that HVAC construction at the City Market Building is
progressing; most of the new mechanical equipment has been installed and most
of the direct interruptions to tenant spaces are complete; however, some
businesses have expressed a concern that business activity has been somewhat
slower during the construction period; when a business is directly impacted by
the construction project, the rent is abated for the time that the business must
be closed, and while most tenants are pleased with the progress of the
construction project, some tenants have been impacted more significantly than
others; and City staff and the management company will continue to work with
tenants to ensure that all concerns are quickly and adequately addressed.
She stated that Advantis has provided City staff with an extensive list of
recommended building improvements; some improvements are currently
underway, while others cannot be started until additional funding is available; in
addition to the $1.6 million HVAC replacement project and $295,000.00 in other
capital repairs and replacements authorized by Council, the City's General Fund
supplemented the operating budget for the Market Building Fund by $74,000.00
in fiscal year 2004; considering these three expenditures, the General Fund has
subsidized the property by $1,969,000.00 since January 2003; during the time
that the previous management firm managed the property, a number of
maintenance and capital items were not addressed which now require the City's
attention; and during this period, the City continued to address maintenance and
capital repairs at the request of the previous management firm totaling
$275,000.00.
Kelly Crovo, owner, Red Coyote Mexican Grill, located in the City Market
Building, advised that the City Market Building has been neglected by the City,
the previous and current management companies, therefore, Market Building
occupants should not be expected to pay for repairs. He stated that he is
currently paying $48.00 per square foot, yet requests for repairs to his space
have not been addressed by Advantis. In summary, he stated that the Market
Building is the City's asset, it is not the responsibility of tenants to upgrade the
building, he currently pays a high rate per square foot for space and should not
be expected to pay for building renovations. He advised that if a Subway
restaurant is allowed to open in the Market Building, it would be equivalent to a
Kroger or a Ukrops operating on the Farmer's Market.
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River Bonhotel, Co-owner of the local Subway franchise, advised that his
lease for the Subway restaurant at 102 South Jefferson Street will not be
renewed, therefore, he previously approached representatives of Advantis with
regard to locating in a vacant perimeter space in the City Market Building under a
ten year lease arrangement. He stated that there is little or no profit to be made
in downtown Roanoke due to the lack of business and pedestrian traffic, and
expressed dismay with regard to concerns expressed by City Market Building
tenants regarding competition with a Subway, inasmuch as a Subway restaurant
would represent another food choice, and a Subway restaurant is currently
located just one block away from the City Market Building. He noted that any
customers coming to the City Market Building because of a Subway restaurant
could and would do business with other City Market Building food vendors in the
event of an over flow. He added that Subway is a national food chain which
advertises extensively, and there is a level of comfort for out of town visitors
when they see a restaurant that they recognize, therefore, a Subway restaurant
could draw more people to the area who will spend their money with other City
Market Building vendors. He stated that competition causes business
owners to operate more efficiently and to upgrade their facilities; Subway is open
until 7:00 p.m., each evening in an effort to develop a customer base, while
other businesses in the City Market Building close at 2:00 p.m. In closing, he
advised that Subway would like to think of itself as a good alternative and a good
corporate citizen that donates thousands of dollars to various worthwhile causes
in the Roanoke Valley.
Mr. Jens Rasmussen, 1623 Bluemont Street, S. W., advised that having lived
and worked in downtown Roanoke, he is impressed with the vision of City leaders
to recognize the downtown area as one of the premier cultural destinations for
southwest Virginia. He stated that opening the City Market Building to a national
food chain restaurant would do harm to the City Market area in general, and
asked that the City Market Building and the City Market Square be maintained as
a unique and vibrant expression of the Roanoke community and not a reflection
of corporate food chains similar to what has happened in and around Times
Square in New York City where various national food chains have been allowed to
operate.
Phil Ful, owner, New York Subs located in the City Market Building, spoke
against locating national food chains in the City Market Building. He advised that
New York Subs has operated in the City Market Building since the food court
concept was established, and there are good tenants in the City Market Building
who deserve to have the backing of the management company. He called
attention to portions of the Market Building tenants lease agreement regarding a
non-compete clause, and advised that he is not against a Subway restaurant per
se, but not in the City Market Building.
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Mr. Ful presented petitions signed by residents of and outside of the
Roanoke Valley in opposition to locating national chain restaurants in the City
Market Building which will stifle the diversity that currently exists; persons who
work and live in the downtown Roanoke area need inexpensive alternatives to
corporate giants; independent restaurants and other independent businesses
make downtown Roanoke an interesting and unique place for visitors;
independent businesses allow more people to engage in the local economy, while
not passing along a homogenized product allowing the wealthy few to reap the
profits; independent businesses give back to the community in ways that
corporations are not willing to do so; uniformity is not progress; and to allow
chain restaurants to locate in the City Market Building would cause current
vendors to go out of business and would forfeit the uniqueness that current
tenants of the City Market Building now claim.
Anita Wilson, President, City Market Building Association, advised that a
Subway restaurant does not belong in the City Market Building; some Market
Building vendors have made substantial improvements to their stalls and take
great pride in the service they provide and the uniqueness of the Market
Building. She stated that the City Market Building has been successful and will
continue to be successful without a national food chain restaurant; and
clarification is needed on lease agreements with the current management
company.
Rupert Bonhotel, Co-owner of the local Subway franchise, advised that
Subway would like to be a part of the City of Roanoke; it is disturbing to know
that no national chain restaurants are located in the City Market Building; and
Subway would provide an anchor to the Market Building with a ten year lease. He
stated that it is comforting for a potential customer to drive by and see a
restaurant that he or she is familiar with. Before making a decision, he
requested that Council visit the Subway location at 4203 Plantation Road, N. W.,
to see the Tuscany decor which is proposed for the City Market Building. He
challenged the City of Roanoke to identify a location close to the City Market
Building for a Subway restaurant with the same reasonable rental rate and square
footage that the City Market Building would offer.
There was discussion with regard to:
. The fine line between exclusion and competition.
. The availability of space in downtown Roanoke for a Subway
restaurant.
. The need to address the non-compete clause in certain
Market Building leases, while other leases do not contain a
non-compete clause.
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. Efforts to recruit ethnicity type restaurants to the City Market
Building.
. Efforts to replace restaurants leaving the Market Building with
similar types of restaurants.
. Expectations of the management company.
. Common area maintenance fees (CAM).
. Management issues in the City Market Building.
. The lack of a built in financial structure to enable the Market
Building to be a successful investment venture for out of town
investors.
. The City Market Building has acted as a retail incubator for
restaurateurs.
. The uniqueness of the City Market Building should be
maintained.
. A strategic plan is needed for the City Market Building and the
Farmer's Market and the relationship of the various
components; i.e.: property values, future vision, and ways to
make the City Market area more pedestrian friendly, etc.
Mr. Wishneff moved that Council hold in abeyance any lease agreement
with a national food chain for rental of space in the City Market building; that
the City Manager be requested to report to Council with regard to development
of a broad strategic plan for the City Market/City Market Building, including
renovations, future of the Market Building, and a funding subsidy; and that the
City Manager be further requested to address management issues relating to the
City Market Building. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lea and unanimously
adopted.
At 5 :20 p.m., the Mayor declared the Council Meeting in recess for two
Closed Sessions to convene at 5:30 p.m., in the Council's Conference Room,
Room 451, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building.
At 6: 15 p.m., the Council Meeting reconvened in the City Council Chamber,
with all members of the Council in attendance, except Council Member Cutler,
Mayor Harris presiding.
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COUNCIL: With respect to the Closed Meeting just concluded, Mr.
Fitzpatrick moved that each Member of City Council certify to the best of his or
her knowledge that: (1) only public business matters lawfully exempted from
open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and
(2) only such public business matters as were identified in any motion by which
any Closed Meeting was convened were heard, discussed or considered by City
Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dowe and adopted by the follOWing
vote:
AYES: Council Members Dowe, Fitzpatrick, Lea, McDaniel, Wishneff and
Mayor Harri s -- ------------------------------------------------------6.
NAYS: None---------------------------------------------------0.
(Council Member Cutler was absent.)
OATHS OF OFFICE-COMMiTTEES-YOUTH: The Mayor advised that there
is a vacancy on the Youth Services Citizen Board created by the resignation of
Elvah D. Taylor; whereupon, he opened the floor for nominations to fill the
vacancy.
Mr. Fitzpatrick placed in nomination the name of Ernestine Garrison.
There being no further nominations, Ms. Garrison was appointed as a
member of the Youth Services Citizen Board, for a term ending May 31,2006, by
the following vote:
FOR MS. GARRISON: Council Members Dowe, Fitzpatrick, Lea, McDaniel,
Wishneff and Mayor Harris----------------------------------..,---------6.
(Council Member Cutler was absent.)
OATHS OF OFFICE-ZONING-COMMITTEES: The Mayor advised that the four
year terms of the office of Kermit E. Hale and Benjamin S. Motley as members of
the Board of Zoning Appeals will expire on December 31,2004; whereupon, he
opened the fioor for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Fitzpatrick placed in nomination the names of Kermit E. Hale and
Benjamin S. Motley.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Hale and Mr. Motley were
reappointed as members of the Board of Zoning Appeals, for terms ending
December 31,2007, by the following vote:
FOR MR. HALE AND MR. MOTLEY: Council Members Dowe, Fitzpatrick, Lea,
McDaniel, Wishneff and Mayor Harris------------------------------------6.
(Council Member Cutler was absent.)
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At 6:20 p.m., the Mayor declared the Council meeting in recess until
7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber.
At 7:00 p.m., on Monday, November 15, 2004, the Council meeting
reconvened in the City Council Chamber, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor
Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., City of Roanoke, Virginia, with
Mayor C. Nelson Harris presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr.,
Sherman P. Lea, Brenda L. McDaniel, Brian J. Wishneff and Mayor C. Nelson
Harris--------------------------------------------------------------6.
ABSENT: Council Member M. Rupert Cutler-------------------------l.
The Mayor declared the existence of a quorum.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager; William M.
Hackworth, City Attorney; Ann H. Shawver, Deputy Director of Finance; and
Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by Council Member Alfred T. Dowe, Jr.
A moment of silence was observed in memory of Bishop Antonio Thomas,
Pastor, Spirit of Life Church International, who passed away on November 10,
2004.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was
led by Mayor Harris.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ZONING: Pursuant to Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council on
Monday, April 6, 1981, the City Clerk having advertised a public hearing for
Monday, November 15, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter
may be heard, on the request of Preston A. Waldrop that property located at
3830 Keagy Road, S. W., identified as Official Tax No. 5130117, be rezoned from
RS-l, Residential Single Family District, to C-2, General Commercial District,
subject to certain conditions proffered by the petitioner, the matter was before
the body.
Legal advertisement of the public hearing was published in The Roanoke
Times on Friday, October 29, 2004, and Friday, November 5, 2005.
The City Planning Commission submitted a written report advising that the
petitioner filed a request to conditionally rezone Official Tax No. 5130117 on
September 2, 2004, subject to the following proffered conditions:
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The property will be used only for a medical office or medical clinic.
The property will be developed substantially in accordance with the
site plan attached to the petition as Exhibit C, subject to any
changes required by the City of Roanoke during site development
plan review.
The building to be constructed on the property will be in substantial
conformity with the elevations attached to the petition as Exhibits D
and E.
All exterior lighting in the parking area at the rear of the building
will be recessed into the walls surrounding the parking area, and no
source of light will be located above the top of the tallest section of
the wall.
It was advised that the petitioner proffers the use of a medical office/clinic;
physician offices in general are not intensive uses and are compatible in
residential areas; the uses are characterized by Monday through Friday daytime
hours and generally lower traffic generation for a commercial activity.
The City Planning Commission recommended that Council deny the request
for rezoning.
Mr. Dowe offered the following ordinance:
"AN ORDINANCE to amend ~36.1-3, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as
amended, and Sheet No. 513, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, to
rezone certain property within the City, subject to certain conditions proffered by
the applicant; and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance."
Mr. Dowe moved the adoption of the above referenced ordinance. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Fitzpatrick.
Daniel F. Layman, Jr., Attorney, representing the petitioner, advised that:
. The petitioner began the rezoning process by holding a
meeting with representatives of the Greater Deyerle
Neighborhood Association, and following the meeting, the
services of a nationally known physician's office design
consultant was engaged. The recommendation of the
consultant was to reduce both the size and the scale of the
building from 10,000 to approximately 8,700 square feet and
to reduce the size of the building from two stories to a one
and one-half story structure.
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. Proposed building design changes were presented to the
neighborhood and received a negative reception; however, the
position of the neighborhood has more to do with general
principle than with specific merits of the project.
. The dominant physical feature of the entire area is Lewis Gale
Hospital, which is an economic engine that attracts similar
uses such as physician's offices, medical laboratories,
rehabilitation centers, etc., all of which have the advantage of
being soft commercial uses, creating less traffic, less noise,
and less lights than other kinds of commercial uses, and are
generally regarded as ideal buffering or transitional uses
between commercial areas and residential areas. If the City of
Roanoke is to have any benefit from the spin off effect of
Lewis Gale Hospital, development must occur along Keagy
Road.
. The proposed building will be valued at ten times the value of
the current structure and generate additional jobs by the
addition of two physicians and three to four professional
medical positions for each physician.
. Specific objections cited by neighborhood representatives to
the proposed rezoning include traffic, lights and noise. The
building is intended to house four orthopedic physicians and
12 staff, with the possibility of later expanding to five
physicians; the facility will be hospital oriented, observe
regular hours of operation from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, with no evening or weekend hours;
the City's Traffic Engineer has projected a maximum of 300
trip generations per day from the property, which, in a nine
hour day, would represent one car approximately every minute
and 48 seconds or less.
. The petitioner and his associate currently occupy an office to
the east of Lewis Gale Clinic, therefore, two of the doctors and
their staff and patients are presently located at the site and
would not generate new traffic.
. The petitioner performs surgery at Lewis Gale Hospital two
days per week, therefore, it is unlikely that there would be
four doctors in the building at the same time seeing patients.
. A substantial number of patients enter from Route 419, drive
400 feet from the traffic signal to the petitioner's driveway,
and exit in the same direction.
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. All lighting in the parking lot has been proffered to be
recessed in the retaining wall and will be no higher than the
retaining wall.
. The only noise will be the sound of vehicles entering and
exiting the property and car doors closing.
. Neighborhood opposition centers around a concern regarding
the "domino" affect of the rezoning and the perception that if
the proposed development is approved, commercial
development will occur up and down Keagy Road.
Topographical features will control any type of "domino"
affect.
. The project is well designed, fits well in the proposed location,
and provides the City with an opportunity to benefit from
certain synergies that are created by Lewis Gale Hospital;
impacts are limited to only one property which is owned by
Ms. Evelyn Wilson, 3820 Keagy Road, S. W.; impacts are not
entirely negative because Ms. Wilson's house is 50 feet or less
from the house that is currently on the property and when the
structure is demolished, the view from Ms. Wilson's house will
be of a green buffer, and her property will be 170 feet from
the nearest point of the petitioner's building.
. The highest and best use of the property is a medical office
building which is compatible with Lewis Gale Hospital and can
be attained without any threat to the neighborhood.
. Storm water management will be addressed through a system
of underground pipes allowing water run off to be collected,
stored and trickle down to a ditch on Keagy Road.
The Mayor inquired if there were persons present who would like to be
heard in connection with the public hearing; whereupon, the following persons
addressed Council.
Mr. Bob Caudle, 4231 Belford Street, S. W., referred to the City's
Comprehensive Plan and advised that the City's future is a continuing process
with each neighborhood plan having been developed as a way to continue
and to implement the vision for Roanoke's future as a City of
neighborhoods; and the success of the Comprehensive Plan depends on
the partnership efforts and strong commitment of both the neighborhoods and
the City working together toward a better future for the City of Roanoke.
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He called attention to overwhelming opposition by the Greater Deyerle
neighborhood with regard to the proposed rezoning and expressed concern over
the appearance of the proposed building which looks more like a mausoleum or
a funeral home than a structure that will blend in with the remainder of the
neighborhood. On behalf of those residents who pay approximately
$1,750,000.00 a year in real estate taxes to the City of Roanoke, he asked that
the request for rezoning be denied.
Ms. Evelyn Wilson, 3820 Keagy Road, S. W., owner of property adjacent to
the property which is the subject of the proposed rezoning, advised that she
purchased the property in 1952 and has resided in the house since 1959. She
spoke against the proposed rezoning for the following reasons:
. A large number of trees have been planted for privacy purposes
which will be destroyed, or partially destroyed, by building
excavation.
. The trees provide a buffer between her property and noise from
Lewis Gale Hospital.
. There will be an increase in traffic and a decrease in property
values.
She requested that residents of the area be allowed to live in peace and
privacy without the addition of more businesses.
Paul Glassbrenner, 5221 Medmont Circle, S. W., President ofthe Medmont
Lake Neighborhood Association, and owner of property abutting the southeast
side of the petitioner's property, spoke in opposition to the request for rezoning.
He stated that the 1986 Roanoke Vision Plan and the Vision 2001-2020 Plan
advocates preservation and enhancement of existing neighborhoods and
recommends efforts to support neighborhood preservation. He advised that the
Greater Deyerle Neighborhood Plan, adopted by Council in 1990, states that the
neighborhood is a stable, residential community and that good quality housing
plays a major role in the City's economic health; and the Plan also states that the
City encourages the maintenance of stable neighborhoods, which is reflected in
the above average property taxes paid by property owners in the area. He added
that in 1976, residents petitioned the City of Roanoke to annex the area from
Roanoke County because it was believed that the City would provide the
neighborhood with better services and improve the quality of life, and since
annexation, residents have chosen to live in the area because of the natural
beauty and the rural atmosphere of surrounding neighborhoods. He stated that
residents are concerned about the quality of life that they have chosen for their
families, and the pOSSible commercialization of Keagy Road, which will decrease
property values and negatively impact their quality of life. He advised that under
consideration by Council is not a project that will save the City of Roanoke from
financial ruin, or a project that will have great humanitarian value, but the case of
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a doctor whose office is currently within walking distance of a hospital who wants
the convenience of walking across the street from his office to Lewis Gale
Hospital. He called attention to other large and open space lots in the area and
expressed concern that there could be future efforts to commercialize Keagy
Road. He referred to an agreement between the City of Roanoke and the Greater
Deyerle Neighborhood Association with regard to mitigating traffic volumes in
the area when such exceed a preset volume; since the agreement was entered
into traffic counts have exceeded the pre set volume for the last four out of six
traffic counts; and the City's Traffic Department has provided an estimated
traffic count of an additional 300 cars per day if the request for rezoning is
approved which will push traffic volumes well beyond the 25 per cent level. He
stated that additional traffic will cause vehicles to back up further on Keagy
Road, making it more difficult for residents to exit on Keagy Road. In closing, he
advised that the proposed development brings nothing beneficial to the
neighborhood, but will be detrimental to the neighborhood by encouraging
further commercialization along Keagy Road; the rezoning will decrease property
values; Keagy Road does not meet the commercial village definition as described
in the Vision 2001-2020 Comprehensive Plan; the proposed rezoning would be
in violation of the Greater Deyerle Neighborhood Plan, and most importantly, the
rezoning would represent spot zoning. On behalf of the Medmont Lake
Neighborhood Association, he requested that the property remain residential.
Mr. John Bolosin, 5312 Medmont Circle, S. W., spoke against the request
for rezoning and cited a decrease in property values. He called attention to over
$2 million of taxable, residential income in the area, compared to a building that
could cost in the range of $700,000.00 - $800,000.00, therefore, property
owners pay more than two and one half times the benefit to the City of Roanoke
in tax revenues. He added that there is no justification for the proposed
rezoning, residents were previously promised by Council that the City would help
to maintain the residential character of the neighborhood; and residents have
invested over $2 million in residential improvements and are concerned that the
proposed commercial building will decrease the value of their property and lead
to more commercialization of Keagy Road.
Mr. David Harrison, 5305 Medmont Circle, S. W., expressed concern in
regard to the "domino" affect that the proposed rezoning could have on the
neighborhood. He referred to the City's Vision 2001-2020 Comprehensive Plan,
the Greater Deyerle Neighborhood Plan and a contract between the City of
Roanoke and the Greater Deyerle Neighborhood Association.. He stated that the
proposed rezoning is not in conformance with the City's Vision 2001-2020 Plan,
and advised that whether the request is for a nicely designed commercial
building appropriate for a commercial lot is not the issue, rather the issue is
whether property that is currently classified as residential should be rezoned.
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He referred to an existing agreement between the City of Roanoke and the
Greater Deyerle Neighborhood Association with regard to traffic on Keagy Road
which requires the City to discuss mitigating measures with the neighborhood if
traffic increases 25 per cent above 1989 levels; in three of the past six years,
traffic has exceeded the 25 per cent level, yet no discussions have been held in
regard to mitigating traffic, and the development proposed by the petitioner will
increase traffic. He also expressed concern with regard to noise and a decrease
in property values and requested that the petition for rezoning be denied by
Council.
Troy Smith, 3749 Chesterton Street, S. W., Vice President, Greater Deyerle
Neighborhood Association, advised that City Council has been a partner with the
neighborhood for many years; the City Planning Commission was aware of the
existing partnership and voted unanimously to deny the request for rezoning;
therefore, it is requested that Council continue to be a partner with the Greater
Deyerle Neighborhood Association and deny the request for rezoning.
There being no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public hearing
closed.
It was noted that the City Planning Commission voted to deny the request
for rezoning; however, staff recommended in favor of the request; whereupon,
the Director of Planning and Community Development was requested to
summarize the position of City Planning staff.
R. Brian Townsend, Director, Planning, Building and Development, advised
that staff primarily looked at the petition for rezoning in terms of the relative
location to the Lewis Gale Hospital complex across Keagy Road; and City staff
focused on the fact that a site plan and elevations were proffered, as well as the
way that development would be situated on the lot, and the fact that the building
was on the street with parking proposed to be slightly over the minimum
required at the rear of the building.
There was discussion with regard to a previous undocumented agreement
with the neighborhood in connection with approval of a rezoning for Valley Bank,
located at the corner of Keagy Road and Route 419, that would prevent further
commercial zoning down Keagy Road which was an effort on the part of the City
to address concerns of the Medmont Lake Neighborhood Association and the
Greater Deyerle Neighborhood Association; the rezoning could lead to more
commercialization of the Keagy Road area; an increase in traffic; the appearance
and building design of Lewis Gale Hospital and that the corner of Route 419 and
Keagy Road is under the jurisdiction of the City of Salem, Roanoke County and
the City of Roanoke; the encouragement of more commercial business into the
area through a "domino" affect if the rezoning is approved; and quality of life
issues for the surrounding neighborhoods.
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Following discussion, the above referenced ordinance was lost by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Member Wishneff----------------------------------l.
NAYS: Council Members Dowe, Fitzpatrick, Lea, McDaniel, and Mayor
Harri 5 -------------------------------------------------------------- 5.
(Council Member Cutler was absent.)
Council Member Wishneff advised that while he was interested in
residential growth and an increase in property values, he would support the
request for rezoning inasmuch as it could be the end of commercial development
along Keagy Road, and the proposed rezoning provides a good transition into the
neighborhood, rather than the beginning of a "domino" affect.
BUDGET -CMERP: Pursuant to Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council
on Monday, April 6, 1981, the City Clerk having advertised a public hearing for
Monday, November 15, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter
may be heard, on the request of the City of Roanoke to adjust the aggregate
amount ofthe Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Technology Fund Budget, in an amount not
to exceed $ 716,270.00, in connection with appropriation of funds for the Capital
Maintenance and Equipment Replacement Program for Technology, the matter
was before the body.
Legal advertisement of the public hearing was published in The Roanoke
Times on Friday, November 5, 2004, and in The Roanoke Tribune on Thursday,
November 4, 2004.
A communication from the City Manager advising that the Information
Technology Committee (ITC) has completed its review of technology projects and
equipment needs throughout the organization and has developed a list of
recommendations designed to meet the goals of the Information Technology
Strategic Plan; an attachment to the communication provides supporting detail
and cost information for each of the needs; and all items will be purchased in
accordance with requirements established by Chapter 23.1, Procurement, of the
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1979, as amended.
It was further advised that the Department of Technology's Internal Service
Fund currently has retained earnings available for appropriation in the amount of
$416,270.00 that can be allocated for technology needs; and additional funding
in the amount of $300,000.00 is available from the following sources:
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. School Fund - Year two of five (a total
fund commitment of $1.5 million for Financial
Application Systems Project, which represents
a second installment of $150,000.00 for Year
two).
$150,000.00
. Current Year Capital Maintenance and
Equipment Replacement Program
$150,000.00
Total:
$300,000.00
The total of all funding sources available for
appropriation is
$716,270.00
The City Manager recommended that Council adopt an ordinance to
appropriate funding to new or existing project accounts to be established by the
Director of Finance to support strategic technology needs and enhancements.
Mr. Fitzpatrick offered the following ordinance:
(#36901-111504) AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding to various
technology projects, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2004-
2005 General and Department of Technology Funds Appropriations, and
dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance.
(For full text of ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 69, Page 192.)
Mr. Fitzpatrick moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 36901-111504. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Dowe.
The Mayor inquired if there were persons present who would like to speak
in connection with the public hearing. There being none, he declared the public
hearing closed.
There being no questions or comments by Council Members, Ordinance
No. 36901-111504 was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Dowe, Fitzpatrick, Lea, McDaniel, Wishneff, and
Mayor Harri s--------------------------------------------------------6.
NAYS: None---------------------------------------------------0.
(Council Member Cutler was absent.)
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: The Mayor advised that
Council sets this time as a priority for citizens to be heard and matters requiring
referral to the City Manager will be referred immediately for response,
recommendation or report to Council.
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CITY MARKET: Mr. Gary Harkrader, 2928 Rosalind Avenue, S. W., spoke
with regard to the uniqueness of the City Market Building where merchants and
restaurants offer a variety of food choices and wares, which he referred to as
"upscale dining on a paper plate". He called attention to numerous store fronts
in the downtown area that would be suitable for a Subway restaurant, and
encouraged the City to maintain the current unique character of the City Market
Building with local specialty type restaurants.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the Council meeting
adjourned at 8:25p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
Mary F. Parker
City Clerk
C. Nelson Harris
Mayor
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C. NELSON HARRIS
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January 18, 2005
The Honorable Vice-Mayor and Members
of the Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Members of Council:
This is to request a Closed Meeting to discuss vacancies on certain authorities, boards,
commissions and committees appointed by Council, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1),
Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
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Telephone: (540) 853-2541
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Council Members:
M. Rupert Cutler
Alfred T. Dowe, Jr.
Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr.
Sherman P. Lea
Brenda L McDaniel
Brian J. Wishneff
January 18, 2005
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of Council:
I wish to request a Closed Meeting to discuss the performance of two Council-Appointed
Officers, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
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January 18, 2005
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Subject: Request for closed meeting
Dear Mayor Harris and Council Members:
This is to request that City Council convene a closed meeting to discuss the
disposition of publicly-owned property, where discussion in open meeting would
adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy ofthe public body,
pursuant to 92.2-3711 .A.3, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
Sincerely,
Darlene L. Burcham
City Manager
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Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
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Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
Sheila N. Hartman
Assistant City Clerk
January 21, 2005
File #15-32-110
Patti Hanes, Secretary
Local Board of Building Code Appeals
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Ms. Hanes:
This is to advise you that Harry F. Collins, Sr. has qualified as a member of the
Local Board of Building Code Appeals, for a term ending September 30, 2009.
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I, Harry F. Collins, Sr., do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the
Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the Commonwealth
of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties
incumbent upon me as a member of the Local Board of Building Code Appeals, for a
term ending September 30, 2009, accor . g to the best of my ability (So help me God).
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City Clerk
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Deputy City Clerk
Sheila N. Hartman
Assistant City Clerk
January 21, 2005
File #15-51-110
Rebecca J. Cockran, Secretary
Board of Zoning Appeals
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Ms. Cockran:
This is to advise you that Kermit E. Hale and Benjamin S. Motley have qualified as
members of the Board of Zoning Appeals, for terms ending December 31,2007.
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Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit:
I, Kermit E. Hale, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the
Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge
and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the Board of
Zoning Appeals for a term commencing January 1, 2005 and ending December
31, 2007, according to the best of my ability (So help me God).
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I, Benjamin S. Motley, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the
Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge
and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the Board of
Zoning Appeals for a term commencing January 1, 2005 and ending December
31,2007, according to the best of my ability (So help God).
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Office of the City Clerk
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
Sheila N. Hartman
Assistant City Clerk
January 21, 2005
File #67-110
Carl H. Kopitzke, Vice-Chair
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
2314 Martin Lane, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24015
Dear Mr. Kopitzke:
This is to advise you that Gwendolyn W. Mason has qualified as a member of the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, for a term ending March 31, 2007.
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City Clerk
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pc: Stephanie M. Moon, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
Oath or Affirmation of Office
Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit:
I, Gwendolyn W. Mason, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support
the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge
and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board, for a term ending March 31, 2007, according to the
best of my ability (So help me God).
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Subscribed and sworn to bef me this L/ day of r 2001-
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BRENDA L. HAMILTON, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
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CITY OF ROANOKE
Office of the City Clerk
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
Sheila N. Hartman
Assistant City Clerk
January 21, 2005
File #15-110-200
Martha P. Franklin, Secretary
City Planning Commission
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Ms. Franklin:
This is to advise you that Paula L. Prince and Richard A. Rife have qualified as
members of the City Planning Commission, for terms ending December 31,
2008.
Sincerely, /J
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Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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pc: Stephanie M. Moon, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
Oath or Affirmation of Office
Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit:
I, Paula L. Prince, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the
Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge
and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the City
Planning Commission, for a term commencing January 1, 2005 and ending
December 31, 2008, according to the best of my ability (So help me God).
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Subscribed and sworn to before me this ~ay of ~ 2004.
BRENDA L. HAMILTON, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY '~~ Q~ -, DEPUTY CLERK
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Oath or Affirmation of Office
Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit:
I, Richard A. Rife, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the
Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge
and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the City
Planning Commission, for a term commencing January 1, 2005 and ending
December 31,2008, according to the best of my ability (So help me God).
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Subscribed and sworn to before me this '[-+hday orr~ 200~.
BRENDA L. HAMILTON, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
BY ~ ~~ , DEPUTY CLERK
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CITY OF ROANOKE
Office of the City Clerk
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
Sheila N. Hartman
Assistant City Clerk
January 21, 2005
File #15-110-192
Linda Vaught, Secretary
Roanoke Civic Center Commission
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Ms. Vaught:
This is to advise you that Daniel E. Wooldridge has qualified as a member of the
Roanoke Civic Center Commission, for a term ending September 30, 2007.
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Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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pc: Stephanie M. Moon, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
Oath or Affirmation of Office
Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit:
I, Daniel E. Wooldridge, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support
the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge
and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the Roanoke
Civic Center Commission, for a term ending September 30, 2007, according to
the best of my ability (So help me God).
/dl:JJ )ftzMl
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Subscribed and sworn to before me this gy of
05.
BRENDA L. HAMILTON, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
DEPUTY CLERK
BY
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CITY OF ROANOKE
CITY COUNCIL
C. NELSON HARRIS
Mayor
215 Church Avenue, S.W.
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fax: (540) 853-1145
January 18, 2005
Council Members:
M. Rupert Cutler
Alfred T. Dowe. Jr.
Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr.
Sherman P. Lea
Brenda L. McDaniel
Brian J. Wishneff
The Honorable Members
of Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mayor and Members of Council:
We jointly sponsor a request of William D. Elliot, President, Conflict Resolution
Center to report on the Center's Community Solutions program at the regular
meeting of City Council to be held on Tuesday, January 18, 2005.
M. Rupert Cutler, Council Member
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pc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
Mary F. Parker, City Clerk
Nov 28 04 09:21p
Roard of Directors
William D. Elliot
President
Richard Rakes, Esq.
Vice-President
Donna Richardson
Secretary
Tony Reed
Treasurer
Margaret Beazley
Belty Bingham
Randy Campbell. Esq.
Gini Cooper. LPC
Li7 Edlich
Rabbi Manes Koglin
Kale Marshall L.C.S. W.
Charlotte M:lc;nn
I3ctty McCrary, rhO
Kevin Pl:i.lfSon. Esq.
The Hon. Julian Raney
Wendi Schultz
Staff
Christine Poul!'l)l\
Executive Director
Stephanie Collins
Mediation Coordinator
Shawandn Muhammad
Public Housing Program
Coordinato!'
Wayne Muhammad
Public Housing Pro,b'1'am
Coordinator
DOITY McCork.le
Business Manager
Les Hagle
Training Coordinator
Mal1ha Williams
"rraining Coordinator
Bev Fitzpatrick
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November 19, 2004
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The Conflict Resolution Center would like the opportunity to make a presentation to City
Council about the Center's Conununity Solutions program and how its use could benefit the
City of Roanoke.
Vice-Mayor Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr.
215 Church Avenue, S.W.
Room 456
Roanoke, VA 24011-1594
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Dear Mr. Fitzpatrick,
We appreciate the funding the City has given the Center over the years. We would like to
come before Council, not to ask: for money this time, but to let the council members know
about the service we can provide to the City of Roanoke through our Community Solutions
program.
The Conununity Solutions program helps create effective solutions to conununity issues
through the use of collaborative problem-solving. The Center has trained, impartial
facilitators available to help with the design and implementation of collaborative prob1em-
solving processes that allow for the:
Provision of information/education
Clarification ofissues
Expression of concerns
Development of ideas/options
Building of relationships
Making of decisions and/or reconunendations
Building oflegitimacy for decisions
Please let us know if we might be able to have some time at your 2:00 p.rn. City Council
meeting on Monday, January 17, or at a date of Council's preference.
I understand two Council members must approve our request. I am copying Rupert Cutler in
the hope that he will join you in endorsing our request.
Yours very truly,
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President
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conflict.resolution@education.edu www.conflictresolutioncenter.us
CITY OF ROANOKE
Office of the City Clerk
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
Sheila N. Hartman
Assistant City Clerk
January 24, 2005
File #60-184-429
Darlene L. Burcham
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Jesse A. Hall
Director of Finance
Roanoke, Vir9inia
Dear Ms. Burcham and Mr. Hall:
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on
Tuesday, January 18, 2005, a request of the Roanoke City Retirees Association for a
cost of living increase and a supplemental allowance for health insurance for City
retirees who are 65 years of age or older, was referred to fiscal year 2005-2006
budget study.
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Sincerely, /)
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Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
pc: Ronnie Martin, President, Roanoke City Retirees Association, 155 Huntington
Boulevard, N. E., Roanoke, Virginia 24012
Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Office of Management and Budget
CITY OF ROANOKE
CITY COUNCIL
C. NELSON HARRIS
Mayor
215 Church Avenue, S.W.
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 2401 1-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fax: (540) 853-1145
January 18, 2005
Council Members:
M. Rupert Cutler
Alfred T. Dowe, Jr.
Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr.
Sherman P. Lea
Brenda L. McDaniel
Brian 1. Wishneff
The Honorable Members
of Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Members of Council:
We jointly sponsor a request of C. R. Martin, representing the Roanoke City
Retirees Association, to address Council with regard to a cost of living increase
and a supplemental allowance for health insurance for City retirees who are 65
years of age or older at the regular meeting of City Council on Tuesday,
January 18, 2005.
Sincerely,
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C. Nelson Harris, Mayor
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pc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
Mary F. Parker, City Clerk
Ronnie Martin
President Roanoke City Retirees
155 Huntington Blvd N.E.
Roanoke Va. 24012
540-366-4934
Request for placement on the agenda, for the Roanoke City Council meeting,
January1lJ, 2005. at 2:00 p.m. The following topics for discussion:
1. A decent pay increase for Roanoke City retirees.
2. Supplement allowance for Roanoke City retiree's health insurance, for those
retirees 65 and older
Thanking you in advance for your time and assistance in this matter
Sincerely,
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Noel C Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591
Telephone: (540) 853-2333
Fax: (540) 853.1138
CityWeb: www.roanokegov.com
January 18, 2005
Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor and Members of City Council
Roanoke, VA 24011
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of Council:
Subject: Rehabilitation Tax
Abatement
This is to request space on Council's regular agenda for a 20 minute
presentation on the above referenced subject.
Darlene L. cham
City Manager
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C: City Attorney
Director of Finance
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S.w., Room 456
Roanoke, Vrrginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853.2541
Fax: (540) 853.1145
E-mail: clerk@ci.Toanoke.va.us
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Assistant City Clerk
MARY F. PARKER, CMC
City Clerk
January 24, 2005
File #77-450-514
Philip Shucet, Commissioner
Department of Transportation
1401 E. Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Dear Mr. Shucet:
I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 36936-011805 discontinuing the limited
access feature along a portion of Wonju Street as part of Route 220, pursuant to
933.1-58, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at
a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday,January 18, 2005, and is in full force
and effect upon its passage.
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City Clerk
Enclosure
Philip Shucet
January 24, 2005
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pc: Dana M. Martin, Board Member, Commonwealth Transportation Board,
Salem District, AI-Mart Training Consultants, LLC, 2018 Electric Road,
Suite 216, Roanoke, Virginia 24018
Richard L. Caywood, District Administrator, VDOT Salem District Office,
P. O. Box 3071, Salem, Virginia 24153
Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Robert K. Bengtson, Director, Public Works
R. Brian Townsend, Director, Planning Building and Development
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA,
The 18th day of January, 2005.
No. 36936-011805.
A RESOLUTION discontinuing the limited access feature along a portion ofWonju Street as
part of Route 220, pursuant to 933.1-58, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
WHEREAS, Route 220 and a portion of Relocated 23'd Street (present Wonju Street), as a
part of such Route 220, State Highway Projects 0220-128-102, RW-202 and 6220-128-105, RW-
201, in the City of Roanoke, were designated as Limited Access Highways by the State Highway
Commission, predecessor of the Commonwealth Transportation Board ("Board"), on March 7, 1968,
and May 19, 1972;
WHEREAS, in connection with the above-referenced projects, the Commonwealth acquired
certain lands and limited access rights;
WHEREAS, the Board has stated by resolution that the Commonwealth Transportation
Commissioner ("Commissioner") has certified in writing that a certain 13,373 square feet, more or
less, of the land referenced above and lying east of and adjacent to present Wonju Street does not
constitute a section of the public road and was deemed by the Commissioner as no longer necessary
for the uses of the State Highway System; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution dated November 18, 2004, the Board approved a change in the
limited access feature along a portion of Wonju Street, such change and the affected portion of
Wonju Street described in more detail in the Resolution dated November 18, 2004.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows:
1. City Council hereby discontinues the limited access feature along a portion ofW onju
Street as part of Route 220, pursuant to 933.1-58, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, such portion
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more particularly described in the Resolution of the Commonwealth Transportation Board dated
November 18, 2004, all of which is more particularly described in the attachment to the City
Manager's letter dated January 18,2005, to this Council.
2. The City Clerk is directed to transmit an attested copy of this resolution to the
Commonwealth Transportation Commissioner.
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591
Telephone: (540) 853-2333
Fax: (540) 853-1138
CityWeb: www.roanokegov.com
January 18, 2005
Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor
Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Vice Mayor
Honorable M. Rupert Cutler, Council Member
Honorable Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member
Honorable Brenda L. McDaniel, Council Member
Honorable Brian J. Wish neff, Council Member
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council:
Subject: Resolution Discontinuing
Certain Limited Access
Features on Wonju Street as a
Part of Route 220
On November 18, 2004, the Commonwealth Transportation Board adopted a
Resolution which changed the location of the limited access right-of-way line
at the interchange of Route 220 and Wonju Street, and also approved the
conveyance to the adjacent property owner, developer of the Ivy Market
project, of a small portion of VDOT-owned property adjacent to the existing
Wonju Street right-of-way at that same location. This action was taken in
response to a request by the developer of the Ivy Market Project in order to
provide vehicular access to the site from Wonju Street between the Route 220
interchange and Franklin Road.
In order for the change in the limited access limits to be effective, and the
conveyance of land to be executed by the Commonwealth Transportation
Commissioner, the City of Roanoke must take formal action discontinuing
such limited access features in accordance with Section 33.1-58 of the Code
of Virginia (1950), as amended.
Mayor Harris and Members of City Council
January 18, 2005
Page 2
Recommended Action:
Adopt the attached Resolution discontinuing the limited access features
along a portion of Wonju Street as part of Route 220.
Re pectfully submitted,
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City Manager
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c: Mary F. Parker, City Clerk
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
Robert Bengtson, Director of Public Works
Brian Townsend, Director of Planning Building and Development
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COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORT-' nON BOARD
May 20, 2004
MOTION
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WBEUAS, Jloute 220 and I porIior1 or RaIolllltod 23rd Street (Pnlaent WaDjIl
Sir..,), II II part ,)fthe talc! R_ 220, State HipllY project 622()'128-IOS. PE-I01. RW-
201, COSO! (witI1in orlalll&l C.SO 1) in the City of ROIIIOke. was dcsIpated .. a Limiwd
Acce81 Hltbway by 1M Hi,my Commillion, predecellor of tile Commonwealtb
TfIlIIIlC)I1Illon Bctlfd, on May 19, 1972; lIId
WR"I!IIW!U, in connection with tht aaid Route 220 projac:t. the Commonwlllltll
t.oqu'.Nd for th8 said Jlel~ 23rd StrecII (Pretent Woqjl.l StnIlIt) certain limited _.
COIIUoI ri.htt 6-Dln Edna QuiM Miller, It a1, by deed dated March 3, 11l76, recorded in Deed .
Book 1376, p. 410; and
WBJ:RJ:j~S, the project has been open to traffic for more tban flve yearl; lIId
"'."'11...,1, the lancI alone the HIt riSIlt of WIY and limited _I' lin. of Kid
keIocated 23td Slrllllt (preMllt Wonju Street) i. belDB developed; and
WR1P.1IW!,\S, the dw,loper baa iclontifiecl I DRd for a break in limited acceu coatrol
lbr IOClIU to tbi laid J.eloClUlCl23rd StreIt (Preeent WonJu Street); and
WBEU.It.8, the d_loper baa requ... . limited _I CDIltI'OI Ilreak of 1
malCimum of 100 filet be elltlblillbed on and a10nl th. east rlabt of WIY and lImltecllCCell
line of the laid Il:.elocated 23rd Stl1Mll (p1'IIClIt Wor1lu Strwt) benvellll Ipproldmate Station
37+18 (IleIOCllltllI 23r4 StI'IIt (l'retOIlt WDI\lu Scrcet] _terline) and appro>Cimw Station
39+00 (lllIIacateod 23rd SUMt [P1'IIOIIt Wolllu Street] centerline), with .11 tumin,
movemellU, Iipl~lbalioa, tII.c. controlled by the City u the IlI'Iltla in ita Itre<< ayICIm; aDd
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Accea. - Llmitecl CClntrol Chanae. - ResolUtion oftbe Board
Relooatecl 23rd Str~t (Pretertt WonJu Street) - City of Roanoke
May 30. 3004
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wnUAS. thlI Depanment and Cll)' ofRolDoke ItlIft'have detennined that the laid
chanallllW appropriw itom a Rftty and t1'lffic cantrol atandpoinl; and
~/\S. the dlMllopll' hu ldd_alCl envlronmant&l con_ideradaM; and
WR1r.1U:AS, a public lIOtIOll hu been posted with no comment to date; and
WJDIlI:AS. aU 00ItI at tlIIinllrin8 and conatNCtion. lnoludins all nacellll"Y safety
ill1proVfll'llellts, will bt bomt by ochers; and
WllEUAS, the developer lhall PllY j...at compensation to the DepartIllent in
conaideration ohho proj)olOd Ilmltld __ control chansea, thi, amount to be detcnn;ned
by the DIJIutmont; IIId
W~, upon completion and ~ aU work, roadway construction,
improvtlllenta and equipment will blllo"" the property otthe Commonwealth.
NOW. TDldlPOllE In accordance with the proviaon. of Section 33.1-S8 of the
Code of VI1aInla (1~50). u aIiIlllIded. the Commonwalth Transporildon Board bereby
approves the Aid limited ICCeU ClCll'Itrol challloa at let forth and IUbjeot to tIw above referred
to conditions. Tha 'C:ommollWlalth Trllllportation Commiaaio_ i. hereby authorized to
MeOU&e MY and all chcllments needed to comply with this l'IIOlution.
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MOTION
Mall!.lll Mr. MudD SeeoD"pl Bv, Mr. Wbite
AJltlaDI Motton CIII'I'i8d, UDulmaully
Dlle: 'Jltlfbd ~M"I ChawuI'D and Lod COllvevance
l!lIDlu Stl"llf!t at. Dart otRoute 220-CItv of Runoke
WHEREAS, Rtlute 220 and a portion ot' Re1oeatec1 23rd Street (Preal1lt W on,ju Street), as
II PIC! ofllld Route 220, State Hiihway Projcota 0220-128.102. RW-202 and 6220-128-105,
RW.201, in 1:hc City of Roanoke, was desipatlld II a Limited Aeee.. Hiahway by the Slate
Higl1way Comm.issiol1,Pttdeccsaor ofthc ColXll:llonwealth Trllll8ponation Board, on March 7,
1968 and May 19, 1972; and
WHEREAS. in ~onneotion with Route 220, State ffiahway Project 0220.128.102, R W.
202, tho CollUll.onwcalth acquired oertain llUlde and 1iInlted aceeSl rlKhts from Stuart A. Barbour,
et aI., bycieed dated Janulll'Y 21, 197t,reeorded in Deed Book 1291, Pllie 604. in the Office of
the Clerk of the Circuit Court ofthc City of Roanoke; 8Dd
WHEREAS. in cormcctlon wilh Roull: 220. State Highway Project 622()'128-1 05, R W-
201, the CoJJ\D1onwclltlli acquired certain IIIIIda An<Ilimitcd ICCOIs rights from Edna Quinn Miller,
et aI., by deed elated MIlI'en 3, 1916. recorded in Dtec1 Book 1376, Page 410, in lhe Office of the
Clerk of the Circuit COUl'!: of the City ofRo8llOke; and
WHEREAS, the ec..mmol1wtalth Tl'I.lIlportation Commill8ioller baa ocrtified In writing
that the llll'ld con18.lnina 13,373 square !'eet, more Of less, and lyina ellS! of and adjacent lOthe
propoaed lll'ld existing rililht of way 8Dd limited ace... line of present Wonju Streat, (RelOClted
23r Street), from II point 95.81 fMt opposite Slation 34+23.57 (preStllll Wonju Str8el eent<<line) to
II polm 70 fcet oppo,ite il.JlPtOximatc Station 39+00 (present WO!\iu StrCI!t centerline) was
acquired incidenW lO tb1ll:O!l5truotion, roconSll'uction, alteration, malmonance and repair of
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Resolution of tlH BoaI'd
Limited Aoc... CJwij;o and Land Conveyance
W o~u Street as a plIIt of Route 220
City of Roanoke
Novemher II, 2004
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Row 220 aDd dON IItl conatltutc a section of tile l'ublic road am! is deemed by him no longer l1I!ceuary
for the \lies oithe StAt,s Hiabway S)'item; and
WREJtEAS. the conveyanClll of the said surplus land will require a ahanse in the om existing
riaht of way and limitc:d lICClllSS line between approximate Station 34-+-18 to Station 39+00 (Relocatc:d
23rd Stroel cellletllM) 1'rcm I pow 125 feet oppo.ite approximate Station 34+ J 8 to a point 70 feet
opposite approximate lIWion 39+00 alolli the txiatinlllimitod IIllCllSS line shiftina the limited ecceu line
west to a point 95.81 filet oppo.lt.e approximate S'WIOD 34+23.57 (present Wonju Strcct.ceterline) to a
point 70 fOct oppolite llWlOximate Station 39+00 (Relocated 23rd Stlcet centerline), whi.cJt ialcrsects
the existinalimlteclaoc.;ss line; and
WHEREAS, the adjacent lanclownerlw Nqueatcd tbzt 1he surplus lllld be Ilonveyed.
NOW, THER1:rORE, inacocrdlDCCwilh the provisions ofSeeUon 33.1-:58 and Section 33,]-
149 of tbe Coclc of Vlrtpwa (1950), is lIIl1ended, the Commonwealth Transportation Board hereby
approvea the said limill:d IIOClllIi chanp and ocnveyance of the said land, so certified, and the
Commonwealth Transpot'lliion CommiuionOl' is heRby authorized to cxcc:utc, in the nwe of the
Commonwealth. a dOCl;l 1l0Dvoyina the land for" consick:ration satisfactory 10 the Director of Right of
Way and Utilities, subj'llCl to such restrictions as may be deemed appropriate and any and all requlnd
documents needed to Cl)D'lply With this reso.lutlon.
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The CoDU1lOllWllBlth TWI!PDl1atlon Board may plan, tI~...ilV'_, iIC'lulre, open, (lonatnJgt, rCCOlllbucl,
lmprov~ maintain. diSCOII.lim1e, abllndon and rclJlllt.r. d\e UR of limited 8JlCeSS hiahways, in the aame
_ in whlc1\ it is now or may be auIhorlad to plan. desillllltC, lICqui1'e, open. colllln\Ct, fCQODS1rUCt,
lmprOVl:, aWntain, dillOOOtillU8, al.."ulon and repiIItC the use of other highw&yll within this
CommoDwealth. The Board shall also have any and all other additlOllllllllthority and powe: relative to
other highways, which sIullllDclude thI: riaht to acquire by puroIwe, eminent domain. llfant or
dedication title l(l1UCh 1aA~s or rights-or-way for suclt limited IWCeIIS hlahways,
Notwlthstantll"ll auy other provisiOlll ofthi. Codtl. any highway, street. or portion thereof, to which
lIWlSS rights of abutWll bI,ve been acquired by the COIl1ll\Oftwealth TI'llDSJlOt1ation Board and which is
lI\lbsequeatly incorparateli lIlto the a1le1:t syltem of a city or town by any method, sha1l remain limited
accctII unti11lld lIIllelS the iOVmUna body of the city or town, after seeurina tbe approval of the
ColtlnlonWllBltb Tranaporb,tlon Board. at.ts to diilCODtiDuB mch limited -. fea\Ute.
(Code 1950, ~ 33-31; 195(1, p. 476; 1962, c, 348; 1970, c, 322.)
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CITY OF ROANOKE
Office of the City Clerk
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
Sheila N. Hartman
Assistant City Clerk
January 20, 2005
File #60-70-236
Jesse A. Hall
Director of Finance
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Hall:
I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 36937-011805 appropriating $186,915.00 for
the Fire Program Grant, and amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2004-
2005 Grant Fund Appropriations.
The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council ofthe City of Roanoke at
a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday, January 18, 2005, and is in full force
and effect upon its passage.
MFP:ew
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Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
Attachment
Jesse A. Hall
January 20, 2005
Page 2
pc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Office of Management and Budget
George C. Snead, Jr., Assistant City Manager for Operations
James Grigsby, Chief, Fire-EMS
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 18th day of January, 2005.
No. 36937-011805.
AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funds for the Fire Program Grant, amending and
reordaining certain sections of the 2004-2005 Grant Fund Appropriations, and dispensing
with the second reading by title of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the following
sections of the 2004-2005 Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby,
amended and reordained to read and provide as follows:
Appropriations
Expendable Equipment <$5,000
Training and Development
Wearing Apparel
Recruiting
Regional Fire Training Academy
Revenues
Fire Program FY05
035-520-3235-2035
035-520-3235-2044
035-520-3235-2064
035-520-3235-2065
035-520-3235-9073
$ 61,915
10,000
50,000
5,000
60,000
035-520-3235-3235
186,915
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading
of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
ATTEST: ~
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City Clerk.
CITY OF ROANOKE
Office of the City Clerk
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
Sheila N. Hartman
Assistant City Clerk
January 20, 2005
File #60-70-236
Darlene L. Burcham
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Ms. Burcham:
I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 36938-011805 authorizing acceptance and
execution of the FY200S Fire Programs Funds Grant, in the amount of $186,914.76.
The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council ofthe City of Roanoke at
a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday, January 18, 2005, and is in full force
and effect upon its passage.
MFP:ew
Sincerely, ()
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Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
Attachment
Darlene L. Burcham
January 20, 2005
Page 2
pc: Jesse A. Hall, Director or Finance
Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Office of Management and Budget
George C. Snead, Jr., Assistant City Manager for Operations
James Grigsby, Chief, Fire-EMS
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IN THE COUNCIL OF TIfE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 18th day of January, 2005.
No. 36938-011805.
A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of the FY2005 Fire Programs Funds Grant
made to the City of Roanoke by the Virginia Department of Fire Programs and authorizing the
execution and filing by the City Manager of any documents required by the grant.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that:
1. The City of Roanoke hereby accepts the offer made by the Virginia Department
of Fire Programs of the FY2005 Fire Programs Funds Grant in the amount of$186,914.76.
2. The City Manager or the Assistant City Manager for Operations is hereby
authorized to accept, execute, deliver and file on behalf of the City, after approval by the City
Attorney, any documents required by the FY2005 Fire Programs Funds Grant.
3. The City Manager or the Assistant City Manager for Operations is further directed
to furnish such additional information as may be required by the Virginia Department of Fire
Programs in connection with the City's acceptance of the foregoing grant or with such project.
ATTEST: /)
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City Clerk
K:\Measures\Fire Program Grant 2005.doc
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364
Roanoke. Virginia 24011-1591
Telephone: (540) 853-2333
Fax: (540) 853-1138
CityWeb: www.roanokegov.com
January 18, 2005
Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor
Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Vice Mayor
Honorable M. Rupert Cutler, Council Member
Honorable Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member
Honorable Brenda L. McDaniel, Council Member
Honorable Brian J. Wish neff, Council Member
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council:
Subject:
Fire Programs Grant
Background:
The Fire Programs Fund was established by the General Assembly effective
October 4, 1985, pursuant to section 38.1-44.1 of the Code of Virginia.
The sunset clause requiring expiration of this fund July 1, 1990 was
removed; thus, the City's annual allocation of state funds will continue
indefinitely.
Program guidelines require that funds received are non-supplanting and
may not be used to replace existing local funding. Funds must be used in
accordance with the provisions established by the State Department of Fire
Programs.
The City of Roanoke's allocation of $186,914.76 was depOSited into
account 035-520-3235-3235 from the Department of Fire Programs.
Considerations:
The City's portion of the Roanoke Regional Fire-EMS Training Center debt
service is $60,000, which is paid annually from this revenue source.
City Council action is needed to formally accept and appropriate these
funds, and authorize the Director of Finance to establish revenue
estimates and appropriate accounts in the Grant Fund to purchase
equipment and supplies in accordance with provisions of this program.
The Honorable Mayor and Members of Council
January 3, 2005
Page 2
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to accept the grant, to accept and file any
documents setting forth the conditions of the FY200S Fire Programs Funds
Grant, to furnish such additional information as may be required and
appropriate grant funds of $186,914 with corresponding revenue
estimates in accounts established by the Director of Finance in the Grant
Fund.
Respectfully submitted,
DLB:jsf
c: Mary F. Parker, City Clerk
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
George C. Snead, Assistant City Manager for Operations
James Grigsby, Fire-EMS Chief
CM04-0021 3
CITY OF ROANOKE
Office of the City Clerk
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
Sheila N. Hartman
Assistant City Clerk
January 20, 2005
File #9-20-60
Jesse A. Hall
Director of Finance
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Hall:
I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 36939-011805 transferring funds in
connection with Aviation Drive, Towne Square Boulevard and Huff Lane Streets cape
Improvements Projects, and amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2004-
2005 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations.
The above referenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at
a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday, January 18, 2005, and is in full force
and effect upon its passage.
Sincerely, f)
n. ~ J. 1M./.... <>.--
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
MFP:ew
Attachment
Jesse A. Hall
January 20, 2005
Page 2
pc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Robert K. Bengtson, Director of Public Works
Kenneth H. King, Manager, Division of Transportation
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 18th day of January, 2005.
No. 36939-011805.
AN ORDINANCE to transfer funding for Aviation Drive, Towne Square Boulevard
and Huff Lane Streetscape Improvements Projects, amending and reordaining certain
sections of the 2004-2005 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the
second reading by title of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the following
sections of the 2004-2005 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations be, and the same are
hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows:
Appropriations
Appropriated from General Revenue
Appropriated from General Revenue
Appropriated from 1999 Bond Funds
Appropriated from General Revenue
Appropriated from 1999 Bond Funds
Appropriated from General Revenue
008-530-9830-9003
008-530-9831-9003
008-530-9831-9001
008-530-9803-9003
008-530-9803-9001
008-052-9606-9003
$ 250,000
160,000
90,000
(310,000)
(90,000)
(100,000)
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading
of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
ATTES~: ()
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City Clerk.
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591
Telephone: (540) 853-2333
Fax: (540) 853-1138
CityWeb: www.roanokegov.com
January 18, 2005
Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor
Honorable, Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Vice Mayor
Honorable Dr. M. Rupert Cutler, Council Member
Honorable Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member
Honorable Brenda L. McDaniel, Council Member
Honorable Brian J. Wishneff, Council Member
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council:
Subject: Appropriation of Funds
for Transportation Projects
Background:
During Council's December briefing session the Transportation Division staff
shared information on potential transportation projects which included the
following:
Aviation Drive and Towne Square Boulevard. The proposed improvement
will signalize and align the airport's entrance opposite Towne Square
Boulevard and will facilitate westbound travel and turning movements on
Towne Square Boulevard at Aviation Drive. Allowing westbound
movements on Towne Square Boulevard and aligning the Airport's
entrance at a signalized intersection is expected to relieve traffic
congestion in the vicinity of Hershberger Road and will help clear up the
motorists' confusion that exists between Thirlane Road and the Airport's
main entrance. The planning level cost estimate for the project is $1
million; however, funding of $250,000 would enable preliminary
engineering work to begin and would help facilitate potential private
funding from businesses within the vicinity of the project.
Huff Lane Streetscaoe Imorovements. This project would improve the
streetscape and add parking to Huff Lane between Cornell Drive and
Mayor Harris and Members of City Council
January 18, 2005
Page 2
Avalon Avenue. The project will improve the neighborhood environment
by reducing traffic speeds and providing additional parking for the
recreation facilities along Huff Lane. The reduction in speed will be
facilitated by a narrowing of the existing travel lanes and the addition of
on-street angled parking. The corresponding reductions in traffic speeds
will improve the safety of pedestrians visiting the school and recreation
facility along Huff Lane. The additional parking will reduce the parking
demand within the neighborhood during athletic events at the ball fields.
We are ready to proceed toward design and implementation of the
project. It has an estimated implementation cost of $250,000.
Funding for each of these projects is available in existing Capital Projects Fund
accounts and may be transferred to establish budgets for these projects.
Recommended Action:
City Council transfer funding of $250,000 from the existing account, VDOT
Highway Projects (008-530-9803) to an account to be established by the
Director of Finance in the Capital Projects Fund entitled "Aviation & Towne
Square Boulevard Improvements".
City Council transfer funding of $1 50,000 from the existing account, VDOT
Highway Projects (008-530-9803), and funding of $100,000 from the existing
account, Roadway Safety Improvement Program (008-052-9606), to an account
to be established by the Director of Finance in the Capital Projects Fund entitled
"Huff Lane Streetscape Improvements".
Respectfully submitted,
Darlene L. Burcham
City Manager
DLB/KHK
Mary F. Parker, City Clerk
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
Robert K. Bengtson, P.E., Director of Public Works
Kenneth H. King, Jr., P.E., Transportation Division Manager
Sherman M. Stovall, Director of Management and Budget
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CITY OF ROANOKE
Office of the City Clerk
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
Sheila N. Hartman
Assistant City Clerk
January 20, 2005
File #77-514
Darlene L. Burcham
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Ms. Burcham:
I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 36940-011805 authorizing the City Manager
to submit a street inventory for State maintenance payment eligibility to the Virginia
Department of Transportation for approval by the Commonwealth Transportation
Board, in order to ensure the City's eligibility for State maintenance funds.
The above referenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at
a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday, January 18, 2005, and is in full force
and effect upon its passage.
Sincerely, /J
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Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
MFP:ew
Attachment
Darlene L. Burcham
January 20, 2005
Page 2
pc: Jesse A. Hall, Director or Finance
Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Robert K. Bengtson, Director of Public Works
Kenneth H. King, Manager, Division of Transportation
Mark D. Jamison, City Traffic Engineer
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA,
The 18th day of January, 2005.
No. 36940-011805.
A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to submit a street inventory for State
maintenance payment eligibility to the Virginia Department of Transportation ("VDOT"),
upon forms prescribed by VDOT for approval by the Commonwealth Transportation Board,
in order to ensure the City's eligibility for State maintenance funds.
WHEREAS, Section 33.1-41.1 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended,
established eligibility criteria for localities for receiving funds from VDOT for street
maintenance purposes; and
WHEREAS, inventory additions and deletions must be submitted to VDOT in order to
be eligible for payment.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
City Manager is authorized to submit inventory additions and deletions to VDOT for
approval by the Commonwealth Transportation Board in order to enable the City's eligibility
for State street maintenance funds, as set forth in the City Manager's letter dated January 18,
2005, to this Council
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K:\RESOLUTIONS\RESOLUTIONS\R.STREETS.VDOTOI1805.DOC
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364
Roanoke. Virginia 24011-1591
Telephone: (540) 853-2333
Fax: (540) 853-1138
CityWeb: www.roanokegov.com
January 18, 2005
Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor
Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Vice Mayor
Honorable Dr. M. Rupert Cutler, Council Member
Honorable Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member
Honorable Brenda L. McDaniel, Council Member
Honorable Brian J. Wishneff, Council Member
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council:
Subject: State Inventory for State
Maintenance Payment
Eligibility
Background:
Section 33.1 - 41.1 of the Code of Virginia establishes the eligibility criteria of
localities for receiving funds from the Virginia Department of Transportation
(VDOT) for street maintenance. It specifies two functional classifications of
roadways (Principal/Minor Arterials and Collector/Locals) and establishes a
base payment rate per lane mile for each classification or roadway. These
rates are adjusted annually by VDOT based upon a statewide maintenance
index of unit costs for labor, equipment and materials used by VDOT on roads
and bridges.
City eligibility for fiscal year 2004-2005 is approximately $9,835,330 in street
maintenance payments from VDOT. These funds are used for eligible
maintenance expenditures that the City incurs for streets, sidewalks, curb and
gutter, traffic signals, bridges, signs and pavement markings.
Considerations:
City staff has found that the attached list of streets that have not previously
been identified for VDOT funding should be submitted to VDOT to enable their
eligibility for payment in the next fiscal year. Approval of these additions to
Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
January 18, 2005
Page 2
the street inventory is expected to increase street maintenance payments to
the City by approximately $15,527 at current year payment rates.
Recommendation:
City Council authorizes the City Manager to submit the attached list of streets
to the Virginia Department of Transportation for approval by the
Commonwealth Transportation Board to enable State Maintenance Payment
eligibility.
Respectfully submitted,
Darlene L. cham
City Manager
DLB/MDJ/gpe
Attachments
Mary F. Parker, City Clerk
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
Robert K. Bengtson, P.E., Director of Public Works
Kenneth H. King Jr., P.E., Manager, Division of Transportation
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CITY OF ROANOKE
Office of the City Clerk
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
Sheila N. Hartman
Assistant City Clerk
January 20, 2005
File #60-379-422
Jesse A. Hall
Director of Finance
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Hall:
I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 36941-011805 appropriating TEA-21
Enhancement Grant funds, in the amount of $200,000.00, to be provided by VDOT
for the Roanoke River Greenway Project, and amending and reordaining certain
sections of the 2004-2005 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations.
The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council ofthe City of Roanoke at
a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday,January 18, 2005, and is in full force
and effect upon its passage.
Sincerely, ()
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Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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Attachment
Jesse A. Hall
January 20, 2005
Page 2
pc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
Robert K. Bengtson, Director of Public Works
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 18th day of January, 2005.
No. 36941-011805.
AN ORDINANCE to appropriate TEA-21 Enhancement Grant funding to be
provided by VDOT for the Roanoke River Greenway Project, amending and reordaining
certain sections of the 2004-2005 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, and dispensing
with the second reading by title of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the following
sections of the 2004-2005 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations be, and the same are
hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows:
Appropriations
Appropriated from State Grant Funds 008-620-9753-9007
Revenues
Roanoke River Greenway - TEA21 008-620-9753-9912
$ 200,000
200,000
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading
of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
ATTEh., 1. fL.-
City Clerk.
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S.w., Room 456
Roanoke, Vrrginia24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fax: (540) 853-1145
E-mail: clerk@ci.roanoke.va.us
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
MARY F. PARKER, CMC
City Clerk
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Assistant City Clerk
January 24, 2005
File #60-379-422
Philip Shucet, Commissioner
Department of Transportation
1401 E. Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Dear Mr. Shucet:
I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 36942-011805 requesting that the
Commonwealth Transportation Board establish an enhancement project for the
Roanoke River Greenway and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary
and appropriate agreements.
The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council ofthe City of Roanoke at
a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday, January 18, 2005, and is in full force
and effect upon its passage.
Sincerely, /'J
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Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
MFP:ew
Enclosure
Philip Shucet
January 24, 2005
Page 2
pc: Dana M. Martin, Board Member, Commonwealth Transportation Board,
Salem District, AI-Mart Training Consultants, LLC, 2018 Electric Road,
Suite 216, Roanoke, Virginia 24018
Richard L. Caywood, District Administrator, VDOT Salem District Office,
P. O. Box 3071, Salem, Virginia 24153
Elizabeth Belcher, Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator,
P. O. Box 29800, Roanoke, Virginia 24018
Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Robert K. Bengtson, Director of Public Works
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA,
The 18th day of January, 2005.
No. 36942-011805.
A RESOLUTION requesting that the Commonwealth Transportation Board establish an
enhancement project for the Roanoke River Greenway.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Commonwealth Transportation Board's construction
allocation procedures, it is necessary that a request by resolution be received from the local
govemment in order that the Virginia Department of Transportation program an enhancement project
in the City of Roanoke; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Roanoke supports the development of Phase 2 of the
Roanoke River Greenway Project (Wasena Park to City of Salem).
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council ofthe City of Roanoke that:
1. The City hereby endorses and requests that the CO!lliIlonwealth Transportation Board
establish a project for the development of Phase 2 ofthe Roanoke River Greenway Project (Wasena
Park to City of Salem), such project being more particularly described in the City Manager's letter
dated January 18, 2005, to City Council.
2. Pursuant to the Transportation Equity Act for the 21 st Century, the City hereby agrees
to be responsible for the match requirement of $50,000.00 for the development of Phase 2 of the
Roanoke River Greenway Project (Wasena Park to City of Salem) and that if the City subsequently
elects to cancel this project, the City hereby agrees to reimburse the Virginia Department of
Transportation (the "Department") for the total amount of the costs expended by the Department
through the date the Department is notified of such cancellation.
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3. The City Manager and the City Clerk are hereby authorized on behalf of the City to
execute and attest, respectively, all necessary and appropriate agreements with the Department
providing for the programming of such proj ect, such agreements to be in such form as is approved by
the City Attorney.
4. The City Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate
officials at the Commonwealth Transportation Board.
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 364
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591
Telephone: (540) 853-2333
Fax: (540) 853-1138
CityWeb: www.roanokegov.com
January 18, 2005
Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor
Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Vice Mayor
Honorable M. Rupert Cutler, Council Member
Honorable Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member
Honorable Brenda L. McDaniel, Council Member
Honorable Brian J. Wishneff, Council Member
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council:
Subject: Tea-21 Enhancement Grant for
Roanoke River Greenway
Background:
The City of Roanoke was previously notified by VDOT that a $200,000 transportation
enhancement grant had been approved for the Roanoke River Greenway, through the
Transportation Equity Act for the 21 st Century (TEA-21). Appropriate documents have
been forwarded to City of Roanoke staff and a project development agreement must
now be executed between the City of Roanoke and VDOT, which will define the
responsibilities of each party for this project. Funds would be applied to a portion of
Phase 2 of the Roanoke River Greenway Project (Wasena Park to City of Salem). The City
will be responsible for the match requirement of $50,000 which is available in the
Greenway Project Account (008-620-9753). The $200,000 of TEA-21 Enhancement
funds need to be appropriated to the project account.
Recommended Action:
Appropriate $200,000 to the Greenway Project Account (008-620-9753). Establish a
revenue estimate of the same for TEA-21 Enhancement funds to be funded by VDOT.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with the Virginia Department of
Transportation.
Respectfully submitted,
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Darlene L. Bu
City Manager
Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
January 18, 2005
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Mary F. Parker, City Clerk
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
Robert K. Bengtson, P.E., Director of Public Works
CM05-00001
CITY OF ROANOKE
Office of the City Clerk
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
Sheila N. Hartman
Assistant City Clerk
January 20, 2005
File #24-467
Darlene L. Burcham
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Ms. Burcham:
I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 36943-011805 amending Article II, Procedure
for Election of School Trustees, of Chapter 9, Education, Code ofthe City of Roanoke
(1979), as amended, by repealing ~~9-16 through 9-23, relating to the election of
school trustees, and by adding a new ~9-24, Fillino of vacancies on school board, in
order to simplify the process of filling such vacancies.
The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at
a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday, January 18, 2005, and is in full force
and effect upon its passage.
Sincerely, /J
A ~ I r4... 1-. -
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
MFP:ew
Attachment
Darlene L. Burcham
January 20, 2005
Page 5
pc: The Honorable Robert P. Doherty, Judge, Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit of
Virginia
The Honorable William D. Broadhurst, Judge, Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit of
Virginia
The Honorable Clifford R. Weckstein, Judge, Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit of
Virginia
The Honorable Charles N. Dorsey, Judge, Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit of
Virginia
The Honorable Jonathan M. Apgar, Chief Judge, Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit
of Virginia
The Honorable James R. Swanson, Judge, Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit of
Virginia
The Honorable Julian H. Raney, Jr., Chief Judge, General District Court
The Honorable Vincent A. Lilley, Judge, General District Court
The Honorable Francis W. Burkart, III, Judge, General District Court
The Honorable Jacqueline F. Ward Talevi, Judge, General District Court
The HonorableJohn B. Ferguson, Chief Judge,Juvenile and Domestic Relations
District Court
The Honorable Joseph M. Clarke, II, Judge, Juvenile and Domestic Relations
District Court
The Honorable Philip Trompeter, Judge, Juvenile and Domestic Relations
District Court
The Honorable Joseph P. Bounds, Judge, Juvenile and Domestic Relations
District Court
Sheila N. Hartman, Assistant City Clerk, (For transmittal by electronic mail to
Municipal Code Corporation)
Municipal Code Corporation, P. O. Box 2235, Tallahassee, Florida 32316
Raymond F. Leven, Public Defender, 210 First Street, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia
24011
Ronald S. Albright, Clerk, General District Court
David C. Wells, Clerk, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Kozuo Webb, Office of the Magistrate
Lora A. Wilson, Law Librarian
Kathy G. Stockburger, Chair, Roanoke City School Board, 2506 Cornwallis
Avenue, S. E., Roanoke, Virginia 24014
Cindy H. Lee, Clerk, Roanoke City School Board, P. O. Box 13145,
Roanoke, Virginia 24031
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA,
The 18th day of January, 2005.
No. 36943-011805.
AN ORDINANCE amending Article II, Procedure for Election of School Trustees, of
Chapter 9, Education, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, by repealing 999-16,
through 9-23, relating to the election of school trustees, and by adding a new 99-24, Filling of
vacancies on school board, in order to simplifY the process of filling such vacancies; and
dispensing with the second reading by title paragraph of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows:
1. Article II, Procedure for Election of School Trustees, of Chapter 9, Education,
Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, is hereby amended by repealing 999-]6
through 9-23, relating to the election of school trustees, and by adding a new 99-24, Filling of
vacancies on school board, and such Article shall read and provide as follows:
ARTICLE II. PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES
~ 9 16. Iaitial aIlHEl\laesmellt.
Oa or Bsfore FeBrulll'Y 15 of eaeh yeBf, the ee_eil shall llffiIouaee its
iatsatiea to eleet trustees of the eity sehElel BeBfa, fer terms eemmeaeiag July 1,
through pUBlie ar.HeUl1eemeat €If sHeh iHtelltioa at nVEl (2) eElaseeutive regulElf
sessioas €If the eouaeil and aavertissmsllt ef such iatelltioa ia a aewspllJlcr of
geaeral eireulatiEla ia the eity hviee a week fElr twe (2) eeaseeutive weells. /A
least Elae (1) Elf the req\lired ad\'ertissmsBts shall Be ia a guaday editiea ef the
aswsflllJler seleeted. gHeh advsrtissmeats shall be ae less than fel:ll' (1) iaehes BY
three (3) iashes ia size aad shall aet Be lesatea ia the legal aotiees sestiea €If the
aev.sflllJler. The mass media shall Be eaeeuragea te make publie seF,iee
allllEl\laSsmeBts ef the impsaaiag eleetiEla ef seheel trustees ana the seleetiea
preeeaures reqliired BY this artiele.
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~ 9 17. Candidate's aeelieatisn.
The esuneil shall sleet sehool tnwtees oflly from aHlCJBg these )3ersons,
ineluding ineemllsnt trustees, wfla have deelared their eandidaey lly filing aH
applieation with the omee af the eit)' derk lly sueh time as eoeneil may establish
eaeh year. Such ap)3lieatilln shan be on a fOFffi preserilled lly the eOlmeil and
slolflplied lly the eity elerk Seeh applieation, onee filed in the omee of the eity
clerk, shan be open to )3eblie insjleetion.
~ 9 18. Information to be sUllelied eandidate.
Upon a eanaidate's filing the lljljllieation requireally seetion 9 17 f-or the
emee ef sehoal trustee, the eity derk shall se)3jlly sueh eanaidate with \mtten
information )3reserillea by the eauneil aeseribing tfle duties ana res)3onsillilities ef
the trustees of the eity seheollloard.
~ 9 19. Preliminary sereeninl/: of eandiaates.
On or before Marek 31 of eaek year, the eall:Heil, as a eommittee of the
whole, shall, at a regular or speeial meeting, reyiew ana eonsiEler all e!lHdiaates
for the )3osition of sehaol trustee. }\t sueh meeting, the eOUBeil shall reyiew all
applieations filea in aeeoraanee with this artiele fur the ]3asition ef seheol trustee,
and the eoeneil may e1eet to interview e!lHaiaates far sueh )3esition.
~ 9 2G. Seleetion of eanaiaates for eublie interview.
On or before f.]3ril 20 of eaeh year, the eouneil shall, by peblie vote, seleet
from the field of eandiaates those eanaiaates ta be aeeoraea the J'lublie interview
requirea by seetion 9 21, and an sther eandidates shall lle eliminated from tfle
sehool trustee seleetion ]3roeess. The nlmlfler of eanaidates ta be grElfltea the
interview required by seetion 9 21 shall not eJleeed three (3) times the number of
J'lositions a';ailable an the sehoollloard, should there be so many eandidates.
~ 9 20.1. Peblie hearinE: before !ll3eoiIltment ofsehool board members.
Prier to the ]3ublie interview of eanEliaates for sehool trustee req\lirea by
seetion 9 21 ElfId priar to f..]3ril thirtieth, eity eOUBeil shall hold a ]3llblie hearing to
reeeiye the views of eitizens. PlIlllie notiee of sueh hearing shall be given at least
ten (1 G) days priar to the hearing by ]3ublieation in a FlewSj'llljler of general
eirelllatian in this eity. :No apjllie!lHt shanlle lljljlointed to the sehsalllaard lIDless
sueh lljljllieaIlt's narne has been eensidered at a )3ublie hearing.
~ 9 21. Pllblie interview sf e!lHdiaates.
(a) On or before f.J'lril 39 sf eaeh year, the eeuneil shall hsla a
meeting f-or the )3lH'flose of eSFldueting a ]3ublie interview of the remaimng
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candidates for tHe positien of seHeol trustee. Pablie notiee ef saeH meeting shall
ee ]ll:lelisHed onae in a newspaper of general eirslIlation in tHis city at least ten
(10) days ]lrier to the date of sueH meeting. SlIeH notiee SHall advise the ]lBelic of
tHe rigHt te slIemit proposed qllestions to tHe remaining eandidates ey filing
written qllestions in tHe omee of the eity derk at least five (5) 'Norking days ]'Jrior
to tHe meeting at whieH tHe pablic interview reqaired ey this seetion will ee held.
Each of the final eandidates f-er tHe ]lositien of seHeol trustee SHall ee notified of
the date, time aHd ]'Jlaee for sueH pHelie interview ey tHe eity elerk
(e) ;\t Sl:leH meeting held fer the pllfJ3ese ef eondueting pl1Blie
interviews, the eOlmeil SHall pl1Blidy interview eaeH remaining eandidate
separately and om ef the ]lresenee and Hearing ef otHer e!lfldidates. The interview
ef eandidates SHall take ]llaee in tfl.e erder deemed apflrepriate BY eity eoaneil.
EaeH eandidate SHall be given the opflertlHlity te malle llll e]lening statement ef
not mere tH!lfI five (5) minates in lengtfl.. Thereafter, the eOUBeil may ask sueh
questions, inelading written questioRs filed in the emee of tile eity derk at least
fiye (5) working days ]lrior te tile pl1elie interview, as the eeaneil, in its
diseretien, deems asvisaele.
See. 9 22. Eleetien.
Sabseqmmt te the publie interview reqBired ey seetien 9 21, llfld en or
eefore May 15 of eaeh year, the eOllneil SHall Held llll eleetion, at a regular er
speeial sessien ef the eOHneil, te fill the vaeaneies en tHe sd1801 beard.
See. 9 23. f.rtide not ap]'JlieaBle to filling of vaeaneies not eallsed by ordinarj
6ll11iratien of term; 11l1elie hearinE: e)[eelltien.
In ease of a vaelllley en tile seheel eeard, otHer thall threHgh the ordiHar)'
e)[piration ef a term, the eOHneil SHall fill tile vaeane)' fer the tIflellpired portien of
the term. thrOllgfl the preeedBre estaBlished ey seetien 2 281 ef this Cede, lIBd tile
seleetien ]lroeedure estaBlished by this artiele shall ha'le ne applieability;
prevised, however, that prier to the filling ef a vaeane)' en tile seheel eeard
ereates by ether thall the erdinary ell]liratien ef a term, eit)' eeuneil shall, at least
seyen (7) da)'s prier te the apflointment, hold a pllblie hearing to recei'/e the views
ef eitizens. fA least ten (10) days ]'Jrior te Ilfl)' slleh hearing, pHblie netiee shall ee
given ey pHblieation in a newspaper of geneFaI eirelllation in the eity. Bef-ere llll)'
person is appointed to the scheol board, the insh'isllal's name shall be eonsidered
at a pllblic hearing.
f9-24. Fillinf! of vacancies on School Board.
City council shall, at least seven (7) days prior to the appointment of any
school board trustee, hold one or more public hearings to receive the views of
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citizens. At least ten (lO) days prior to any such hearing, public notice shall be
given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city. Before any
person is appointed to the school board, the individual's name shall be considered
at a public hearing.
2. Pursuant to S 12 of the Roanoke Charter, the second reading by title paragraph of
this ordinance is hereby dispensed with.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk.
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S.w., Room 456
Roanoke. VIrginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fax: (540) 853-J 145
E-mail: clerk@ci.roanoke.va.us
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
MARY F. PARKER, CMC
City Clerk
January 18, 2005
File #467
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Assistant City Clerk
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of Council:
Pursuant to Chapter 9, Education, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended,
establishing a procedure for the election of School Trustees, this is to advise you that
the terms of office of Robert J. Sparrow and William H. Lindsey will expire on June 30,
2005.
Pursuant to Section 9-16, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, on or
before February 15 of each year, Council shall announce its intention to elect Trustees
of the Roanoke City School Board for terms commencing July 1 through (1) public
announcement of such intention at two consecutive regular sessions of the Council and
(2) advertisement of such intention in a newspaper of general circulation in the City
twice a week for two consecutive weeks.
Section 9-17 of the City Code provides that applications must be filed in the City Clerk's
Office by March 1 0 of each year. Applications will be available in the City Clerk's Office
and may be obtained between the hours of 8:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday, or applications may be completed online at the City of Roanoke's web page
www.roanokeva.aov. Information describing the duties and responsibilities of School
Trustees may be obtained in the City Clerk's Office, or by accessing
www.roanokeva.gov/DeptApps/CounciIBodies.
With kindest regards, I am
Sincerely, /J
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Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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Board
Meeting Frequency
Second Tuesday, at 7:00 pm
Contact
City Clerk's Office (540) 853-2541
Members
Seven (7)
Terms of Office
Three year term
Purpose
See Section 56, Powers and Duties of the School Board, of the Charter of the C
City of Roanoke (1979), as amended.
See Chapter 9, Education, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amenc
See Chapter 7, General Powers and Duties of School Boards, of the Code of Vii
(1950), as amended.
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UDcomlna Vacancies
Notification and Advertisina Schedules
First:
School Board - William Sparrow and Will Lindsey (June 30, 2005)
Advise Council on January 18 and February 7
(Stephanie will work out advertising dates)
Deadline for receipt of applications - March to
Review Applications - March 21
Select candidates for interview - April 4
Public Hearing - April 18 (Stephanie will work out advertising date)
Public Interviews - April 21 - 4:30 p.m.
Appointments - May 2
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY
464 MUNICIPAL BUILDING
215 CHURCH AVENUE, SW
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011-1595
WILLIAM M. HACKWORTH
Clli' ATTORNEY
TELEPHONE: 540-853"2431
FAX: 540-1\53-1221
EMAIL cityatty@ci.roanoke.va.lI~
TIMOTHY R. SPENCER
STEVEN J. TALEVI
GARY E. TEGENKAMP
DAVID L.COLLINS
HEATHER P. FERGUSON
ASSISTANTCITY ATTORNEYS
January 18, 2005
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Re: Appointment of School Board Trustees
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of Council:
As requested by City Council during its retreat on January 13, 2005, I have prepared the
attached ordinance which would amend the City Code to simplify the procedure used by Council
to select School Board trustees. Council has had in place for many years a procedure which
includes many requirements and specified time periods, which have proven cumbersome to
comply with. The process that has been used by Council is much more detailed than what is
required by State law. Section 22.1-29.1, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, provides (in
relevant part) simply that:
"At least seven days prior to the appointment of any school board
member pursuant to the provisions of this chapter,. . . the appointing
authority shall hold one or more public hearings to receive the views
of citizens within the school division. The appointing authority shall
cause public notice to be given at least ten days prior to any hearing
by publication in a newspaper having a general circulation within the
school division. No nominee or applicant whose name has not been
considered at a public hearing shall be appointed as a school board
member,"
Council has adopted a procedure for making appointments to the City's major boards and
commissions which will ensure opportunities for citizen participation in the process of selecting
School Board trustees.
Please let me know if you have any questions about this matter.
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The Honorable Mayor and Members
Of City Council
January 18, 2005
Page 2
With kindest personal regards, I am
Sincerely yours,
w~ il1.~
William M. Hackworth
City Attorney
WMH:f
Attachment
cc: Darlene 1. Burcham, City Manager
Mary F. Parker, City Clerk
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CITY OF ROANOKE
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 461
P.O. Box 1220
Roanoke, Virginia 24006-1220
Telephone: (540) 853-2821
Fax: (540) 853-6142
ANN H. SHAWVER
Deputy Director
email: ann_shawver@ci.roanoke.va.us
JESSE A. HALL
Director of Finance
email: jes5e_haIl@ci.roanoke.va.us
January 18, 2005
Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mayor and Members of Council:
Subject:
Real Estate Reassessment Process
The purpose of this letter is to reserve space on Council's regular agenda at 2:00
p.m., on January 18, 2005, for a 15-minute briefing on the above referenced
subject.
Sincerely,
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Jesse A. Hall
Director of Finance
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c: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
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CITY OF ROANOKE
REAL ESTATE VALUATION
215 Church Avenue. SW.. Room 250
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
SUSAN S. LOWER
Director
January 14, 2005
Telephone: (540) 853.2771
Facsimile: (540) 853-2796
Honorable Mayor C. Nelson Harris
and Member of Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Members of Council:
In accordance with the Code of Virginia regarding Ad Valorem taxation,
the Office of Real Estate Valuation has completed the Annual General
Reassessment for Fiscal Year 2005-2006. Change of Assessment notices
will be mailed to property owners January 17, 2005.
The real estate tax base increased approximately 7.46% due to this year's
annual reassessment. This figure is subject to appeals and excludes new
construction. Nearby localities experienced similar increases in property
values. Roanoke County assessments increased by 7.1 5% this year. In
the City of Salem, values increased 11.5% over their two-year assessment
cycle.
New construction in Roanoke City totals $ 51.5 million and will add
another 1.03% to the tax base for fiscal year 2005 - 2006. This is down
from last year's 1.23% increase. Residential new construction totals
$29.4 million and commercial new construction totals $22.1 million. Last
year's projections for new construction totaled $57.1 million or $33.6
million for residential and $23.5 million for commercial.
Members of Roanoke City Council
January 14, 2005
Page 2
Overall, the general reassessment and new construction indicate an
increase of 8.49% in the real estate tax base for Fiscal Year 2005 - 2006.
Last year's increase was 7.97% before adjustments.
The values will be adjusted for appeals, tax freezes, tax abatements and
other miscellaneous items to arrive at a revenue estimate for the next
fiscal year.
The Office of Real Estate Valuation is charged with appraising all the real
property in Roanoke at 100% of market value. The downward trend in
mortgage interest rates contributed greatly to an active real estate
market again this year. As the demands for residential housing
continued to reach unprecedented levels and building costs increased
significantly, the sales price of housing increased and was one of the
primary factors in the overall increase in assessments for the 2005 -
2006 fiscal year.
Individual property assessments may vary widely from the citywide
average of 7.46%. Most assessment increases will range from 5% to 9%,
with a majority at 7.5%. However, if an owner has made significant
improvements to a property during the year, that property owner may
receive an increase greater than the average.
Assessment appeals will be conducted from January 17th through
February 14, 2005. I would be most happy to respond to inquiries you
may receive from our citizens regarding the reassessment. I expect the
Board of Equalization to begin hearings in April of this year.
Members of Roanoke City Council
January 14, 2005
Page 3
Should you need additional information or assistance with an assessment
matter, please feel free to contact me.
Respectfully submitted,
~~b>,X~
Susan S. Lower, SRA
Director of Real Estate Valuation
Attachment
c: The Honorable Sherman A. Holland, Commissioner of the Revenue
The Honorable Evelyn W. Powers, City Treasurer
Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
Mary F. Parker, City Clerk
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Drew Harmon, Municipal Auditor
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Jesse Hall, Director of Finance
cc: Sherman Stovall, Director of Management and Budget
Sherman Holland, Commissioner ofthe Revenue
From: li5usan S. Lower, Director of Real Estate Valuation
Date: January 14, 2005
Subject: 2005 - 2006 Real Estate Assessment
Listed below and attached hereto is the Real Estate Assessment projection for FY 2005 -
2006.
Property values will increase 7.46% as a result of the general reassessment and another
1.03% from new construction activity. The total increase in the I!ross tax base proiected
to Ju1v 1. 2005 is 8.49%.
Gross Taxable Value July I, 2004
$4,996,861,300
Add: '05 Reassessment
'05 New Construction
$372,723,200 {7.46%}
51.507.600 {1.03%}
Total Increase in value
$424,230,800 {8.49%}
Estimated Gross Taxable Value July 1, 2005
$5,421,092,100est
I anticipate the Board of Equalization to start hearing appeals in April of this year. I will
provide a revision to the above analysis after appeals are completed and prior to the dates
of the required public notification and public hearing on the tax rate.
Attachment
2005 REASSESSMENT
FY04-05
FY05-06
%CHG
NEW CONSTRUCTION
RESIDENTIAL
COMMERCIAL
$33,668,800
$23,514,700
$29,364,600
$22,143,000
-12.8%
-5.83%
CERTIFIED VALUE
RESIDENTIAL
COMMERCIAL
(less new construction for FY 05 - 06)
$3,538,064,800 $3,861,439,800
$1,474,085,500 $1,530,881,100
9.14%
3.85%
Note - This does not include public service corporation properties assessed by the State
Corporation Commission, railway properties assessed by the State Department of
Taxation, and exempt properties.
REDUCTIONS TO GROSS V ALVES
CATEGORY FY03-04 FY04-05
Agricultural Land Use $3,628,200 $3,797,000
Elderly Tax Freeze $33,703,013 $37,014,805
Disabled Tax Freeze $6,776,268 $8,122,536
Leaseholds $8,566,490 $7,685,565
Rehabs $48,020,100 $48,939,200
See the attached letter from the Commissioner ofthe Revenue to verify reductions.
Reductions to FY 05-06 are posted in July after the land book closes.
CITY OF ROANOKE
INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICA nON
TO: Jesse Hall, Director of Finance
J7J-
FROM: Sherman A. Holland, Commissioner of the Revenue
DATE: August 2, 2004
SUBJECT: 2004-05 Real Estate Assessed Value and Levy
The total assessed value and levies for 2004-05 Land Books are as follows:
Value ~
Original Book $ 4,988,519,435 $ 60,360,867.46
*Does not includes elderly, disabled, agriculture and rehab tax freezes
EJderlv
True Value $ 116,250,700 $ 1,406,625.42
Frozen Value 79,235,895 958,482.80
Tax Loss $ 37,014,805 $ 448,142.62
Disabled
True Value $ 28,028,400 $ 339,141.44
Frozen Value 19,905,864 240,858.78
Tax Loss $ 8,122,536 $ 98,282.66
Agriculture
True Value $ 5,641,500 $ 68,262.08
Frozen Value 1,844,500 22,318.38
Tax Loss $ 3,797,000 $ 45,943.70
Rehabs
True Value $ 81,682,400 $ 988,355.92
Frozen Value 32,743,200 396,191.54
Tax Loss $ 48,939,200 $ 592,164.38
Net Charge to the City Treasurer:
$ 59,176,334.10
Copy to: Evelyn Powers, Treasurer
Real Estate Valuation Office
CITY OF ROANOKE
INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION
TO:
Jesse Hall, Director of Finance
~
Sherman A. Holland, Commissioner of the Revenue
FROM:
DATE:
August 4, 2003
SUBJECT: 2003-04 Real Estate Assessed Value and Levy
The total assessed value and levies for 2002-03 Land Books are as follows:
Value
!&yy
Original Book
$ 4,630,335,210
$ 56,026,839.42*
*Does not includes elderly,. disabled, agriculture and rehab tax freezes.
Elderly
True Value $ 107,847,300 $ 1,304,944.44
Frozen Value 77,144,287 897,037.56
Tax Loss $ 33,703,013 $ 407,906.88
Disabled
True Value $ 23,935,200 $ 289,614.00
Frozen Value 17,158,932 207,621.18
Tax Loss $ 6,776,268 $ 81,992.82
Agriculture
True Value $ 5,386,700 $ 65,179.00
Frozen Value 1,758,500 21,277.80
Tax Loss $ 3,628,200 $ 43,901.20
Rehabs
True Value $ 74,988,500 $ 907,360.84
Frozen Value 26,968,500 326,317.64
Tax Loss $ 48,020,100 $ 581,043.20
Net Charge to the City Treasurer: $ 54,911,995.32
Copy to: David C. Anderson, City Treasurer
Real Estate Valuation Office
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"'f>
it'
Hpt1Sirig~briti ,; r: 'ac~o~d~ to' a repott ~9inpiJe<! by tht\",
'}I' Roanok~Va11ey ,Associati()n Of. Reahi.'
7 perce" ". ;.tprs. Cohira<;tsfot 20.03 were up J5:~;
to the R&, ; .. "percent Jrortl,2DO~, when there were!,
Assocjati(}noE~e~tofs." ';' ;i,~ .:,5;'?fte re~~r.t lists: sales froth the.:
, ., ~" ,.':; .'. .' '. ',:,;" '': Roanoke. VaHey, Craig'County and.
BYJi;~nyjlilncaid; ..,. ,;,,~~~~~~~.Of Franklin ~nd....Bedford
JEmnY,1<It"!~;i*~&~~~~~.C()!'O';: "I~terest rates' are the. driving factor
, "9il1'3~35.'. over the strong real estate sales over
, ;", " .'.' ' the years," said Alexander Boone of
H!;~torrc"!lv;tow,hiterest rates drove' B &: C d B B d
Ro11ol<g'\i~Il~y.horiie'sa:leSfiiare~ord t~~~.e ...trad~ii:any o;e~I' es~~~eiSa~)l
high in 20.0.3. Local'housing officials step with the national economy, and if
e"pect 2GG4,to be 'another strong year. the national economy is in recession;
In 20.0.3, housing contr~cts were.up 7 real estate is in a recession. This time
percent. at 5,259-from 4,896'in 20.0.2, .,we b~'st the tren:d because of the
,!lrectf!l6~$6ifF,6rt~riber~Wiit,e- On both
ends O[ t~e 2()03 housid9 boom. He built
13 patio homes with B&B Builders,
including the couple's home. in the
background; she's a Reaifor.
interest rates."
. _ 'Thelaveiag;~ interest rate - for a 3.0-
year fixed 1dan was 5.8 percent in 200.3,
according to the National Association
of Realtors and Freddie. Mac.. It is the
lowest annual averag:e ~ince Freddie
See HOME SALES, 7
+
A lesson in "vesting"
, "Vesting" is when a~ employee becomes eligible to take ownership of s
or exercise an option. Imagine you've been awarded stock options on J(
of company stock. Let's say that 25 percent of the options vest in each
four years, In 2005, you:U b<
exercise the option and buy
A year later, another 25 sha,
"vest." In 2008, you11 be"ft
vested" and can buy all 100
(source:M
S~eY': omce:.~~l~~sta.ble.
In downtown Roanoke, 85
percent of office space was
occupied in 2003,compared with
86 percent in200Z,. .
By Jenny Kincaid,
jenny.kln~~id@)ro2lnoke,com
981-323$ . .
~o~t~~';:a:Ci~q~~~J~rtli~~i~~:~ .
suburbs remamed'stlllilii: ui'2003. lie.
cordi)1g t() an annual surVey by Hall
Al;sociates, a Roanoke commercial real ,
estate fIrm. .
OffIce vacancies were highest in
North Roanoke, which had a 79 percent
occupancy rate and includes develop-
ments such as Peters Creek Plaza and
Woodhaven Office Park. In 2002,
occupancy was 80 percent in tile northThCi market survey includ~s build-
suburban district, according to the ings ~~ aie larger than 10,000 square
survey. ",', '..~f feet '!hd.~l!:clhdes buildings that are oi::-
. Lewis9aleC!Ull,~/?!l;dt1,le. q,?!Pie!1~lllyby~heirowners.'.,
vaca.nt aInon ;.. ~,~al1, chamnan and presIdent ()f
district,w~ , aItl:i\$silciates" said the~lo}Ving econ-
The ;s\l~ . omy,hi the last few y€;ars has affected
bljU<1il)gll:!n'i~QJJi~.ROAAl>~lt:, ofj1ce:"ac~cies, IInt illl. the econOmy'
J:rillbe~( .o~pal1lly rale' at. \10: . . :' imll!~ye,$, vManCY.. 1'lltes;WU cOntlfiue
fo!fa003;Occupancy was 87 percelll iW" flY to" do~ pi'2005, he.$lIldJ. ' .
2002., ," ...'. RQger.Elkiil"vice president()fopera-
Doug.Chittum; director,()f economic tio,," .at:HaU 1\Ssociates, said there waS
deve10pnient for Roanoke C()unft, said ' an jncrease in retail actiVitY in the last
high occupancy in South Roanoke, p:q--. l>art 0(.2003, a positive indicator of an
ticularly along the Virginia ~19 coni- hnproying economy, He cited more
dor, is no surprise. big-bOll; retailers moving to the area,
"It.s where people want to be," he such as Bed Bath & Beyond and.W()()d-
said. "It's where the higher rents are, craft in; the Towne Square Sh()pping
and it's c()nvenient to where people Center m North Roan()ke. ,
live. It's all about the numbers." Elkin added that a plan to build are.
In downtown Roanoke, 85 percent of tail, office and groceryCstore
offIce space was' occupied 'in 2003,
compared with 86 percent in' 2002.
,1
See OFFlCIt, 7,
OFFICE:, VaCallCieshighe$t
in North Roanoke. ,.
FiloM8
development at the corner of Keagy
Road and Virginia 419 in Roanoke
County ~uggests mo're,development
can be expected.
"As these developments rise, we
know that the. retail outlook is
strong," Elkin sai:,j, '.4,,~
Hall also said the compaRj!!it'<f!l"
received more land inquiries in the
last year. .
In downtown Roanoke, the addi.
tion of restaurants, such as Beamer's
in the market area. has offset losses
of other retailed'in recent years,
such as Hallmark,said Lynn Hall,
director of marketing at Hall Asso-
ciate's. He said downtown Roanoke
will benefit J;l1ost from retailers who
expand beyond the central -market
area.
~,for us t_Q:grQW)nqQ'WI1~own, we
wil~aveto expand:~h~aidi ....
The survey also reporfjta" that
there were several industrial - build-
ings of more than 50,000 square feet
sold through Hall Associates in the
last year.
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,usiness
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COMMUNITY BUSINESS
THE ROANQKt TIME~
Sunday, February15,200'
House.nrices spiraling, but slow.. down ID.aybe in sight
'. .'. . .
',- -, .
Thinkhouse prices are get-
bog. out of han<I . in . the
R()anoke Valley? TtyNotth~
ern Virginia.
The average cost of a house
in.fairfax
County
and neig:h~
. b 0 rillg
localities
shot up' 6S
percent in
the past six
yea f S .
Average
selllng
price for
m@~~~~.~~c~a~ce 2 0 Q 3
981-3234 $359,777.
In the
Northern Virginia cOlinty that
gives sprawl its bad name ~
Loudoun County - home
prices jumped 68 percent
between 1997 and 2003. Aver-
age price: $337,971.
One hour down Interstate
95, the Fredericksburg region
saw the same surging
increases.
These. are impressive
fp'.'rns for homeowners,
h sort of discouragin,g
h Juyers who aren't corpo-
rate barons, But it's not sur-
prising to see those parts of
Virginia near the top of the
charts. Higher prices are
expected there, along with
higher average incomes.
r use the term "near"
McGregor
McCaIlCft
because a 68.percent mci;ease
in house prkes.isn't the state's
biggest increase dl,uing the
past six yeats,
You Q<m't even have to
drive that far norti:l orev~nget
close to.:i mega~metroarea
such as Washington to see
spiraling average house prices.
It simply takes a 45-minute
cruise up. 1-81 to Lexip.gton,
where hOl\se prices on average'
have z.oomed 71.6 percent
since 1997,
Double-check the math just
to be$ure I didn't miscalcu-
late. The average selling price
in 1997 was $126,196, That
jumped to $216,568 in 2003,
according to stats provided by
the Virginia Association of
Realtors.
We could generate all sorts
of story lines for why the area
- including Lexington, BUena
Vista and Rockbridge County
- would experience such
dramatic price increases.
You have a beautiful, his-
toric city, pastoral Country-
side. two universities adding
sophistication and creativity, a
thriving arts commUnity.
Traffic and crime a.re inconse-
quential. The horse industry
injects big money into the
equation.
All of that would suggest
big price increases should not
surprise us. But another
explanation may be simpler:
the downside of the rapid
hOlne-price. increases of. the
past years.
Those with low to moder-
ate incomes in particular will
find:tll.ey qualify Jar' or can
;aff9rd much less house when
mortgage rates are higher.
, 4-~OOZ,Study led by Ted
l{oebekdi,i'eclotof the Center
for Housing Research at Vir-
ginia: Tecll,. found that hous-
ing remains' "affordable" in
j Vir~nia when one compares
average selling priaes with
median incomes.
Koebel defines an area
affordable if a fami,ly earning
Thol ~"" 1"Iril@o . the median jncome level must
spend no more than 25 per-
cent of its income on ,the
house sales fn 2003. Avera~e" average sales price of a home
'selling price was $162,428,' there.
while median price was Because the formula com-
$136,566. pares local incomes with local
With home prices rising so ' housing costs, Northern Vir-
quickly,. it sometimes fe'els as. ginia's sky~highaverage house
if they're growing too expen- costs aren't considered too
sive for many of us to ever outrageous'~ yet. For that
hope to mOVe up to a bigger region, Koebel's report warns
plac~ as our families change. that house prices are increas-
So far, minuscule mortgage ing twice as fast as local
rates have fueled home sales incomes,
alld made it possible for many "When housing prices
people to get more home for increase significantly faster
,the s<.tmeamount of money. than incomes, there are seri-
When mortgage rates ous dislocations inthe housing
finalty begin climbing again.:..... market," Koebel said. "In the
something many expect to long run, the pticebubble will
occur as the economy contin- burst and the market will self-
ues to improve - we could see correct, In the short run, those
Housing prices skyrocket
'Fueled by low mor~e rates, the aWrage $el/ing price of houses
in Virginia sowed auring the six yem:period between 1997 and
2003.Here's a look at increases in some areaS of the state.".,
Region
Lexington
; Fredericksburg
Fairfax
New River Valley
TideWater
Richmond
Williamsburg
Roanoke Valley
Lynchburg
Danville
Martinsvllle
1997pt1ce
$126,196
$133,842
$218,108
$98,415
$121,749 '
$131,334
$178,054
$1.\9.574.
$105,935
$83,476
$82,079
2003price ~ntin~$e
$216,568 7L6
$2;14.397 67.7
$3{;9,n7 65.0
$142.785 45.0
$i,JiM1 41.2
. $j82,S15 39.3
'$;242iS09 36.3
'.$.102I<Q$;l8;6' .
$l31,041 29.4
$97,537" 16,8
$85,046 3.6
SQURCf:Virgln",A_tiOllofRoaItor.<
volume,
Realtor associatiOll. records
show thekx.ington area saw
just 189 home. sales in 1997
(with March sales unavail-
able). That number was 303
last year. So a relatively few
high-dollar transactions could
.drive up averages. :
Some Suggest a better,
gauge of house prices is
median pricing. Th'!t's the fig-
ure at whiCh half of sales for
the year are higher and half are'
lower. Lexi-Qgt,on's median
selling prke foot 2003 was
$156,514. The figure for 1997
was not available.
The Roanoke Valley. by
comparison, recorded 5,197
who already own homes ir
these markets see themseh("e!
as winners, They captur(
enormous increases in wealH
as house equity ~ until then
aren't enough buyers left t{
pay for their gains."
Closer to home, th(
research points to the Lexing.
Ion area as having the poores!
2002 affordabilityrating, Till
Roanoke Valley is well b1dQ\\
the 2S percent threshold ane
slightly below the state aver
age of18 percent.
An updated version of th(
report is due out from KoelJe
SOOR
SO, are housing prices in th(
valley getting out of hand;
Doesn't seem so. .
Housing prices can't pos:si
bly continue to rise as the}
have the past five years
Mortgage rates can't possibl}
stay at 6 percent or below.
Moving here from RilJh
mond six months ago,.
expected to steal a big hous(
fora small amount. But what:
found was the same I've foune
in other markets: Bargains an
availabldf you care to fix up ~
place, Well-kept or nicel}
renovated homes cost man
than you might expect,
And new construction hen
seems every bit as expensi'vt
as in Richmond. '
Maybe I'm lucky the seard
didn't include Lexington.
WEl>NESDAY. MARCH 17, 2004
bobcatinherba~ement
Tuesdayaftem66n.
PAGEl
Ice Hockey Patrick's Day
Roanok(!Expr'e~
vs. Alaska Aces
7 p.m. Roanoke
Civic Center,
$6.95.$14.95
County's real estate taxes to soar
Franklin County residents can expect to pay a lot more after real
estate valuations jumped an average of 45 percent this year.
By Mike Allen
mike.allen@roanoke.com
981.3149
B-OCKYMOUNT -- FJ'ailklin
~9urtty residents may have a real
estate tax rate CUtin their future.
But that doesn't. mean. they'll pay
less in. taxes on. their houses and
land. The real eState assessment tak~
ing eff~t t~y~ar resulted man a\T~
erage,:,4~...perl:;ent increase .county'"
wide in asses'sed real estate value. So
even with County Adn-.inistrator
Rick Huffs proposed tax rate cut,
county residents' real estate tax pay~
ments could rise, an average of 25
percent.
As . he presented the 2004-05
county budget to the board of super~
visQts Tuesday, Huff said dryly,
"Wisdom tells me to take a. fast car
out of town as soon as I flltish this
presentation/'
SoleD'iIl~faced supervisors had Ht~
tie to say after the presentation,
Board .Chairman Wayne. Angell
su~~ed. up Jheir.politicallv stickv
predicament; saying the board will
have to consider whether to cut
items. out of the budget because
"that's too high a tax bill," or whether
to add items that had been left out.
The proposed $895n1ill~(m budget
includes $469,000 to help start and
run the. new public water system,
funds to hire three more fulHime
paramedics or firefighters and. fund-
ing for a minimum -3 pe.r<:ent pay in-
creaSe for county employees.
Builciing projects. included in the
budget include $49,000 for a skate
park, $236,000 that could bt:i used for
a proposed courthouse renov;ltion'
and, $480;000 focla:iidfilI
con.c:trnrtinh.
The county budget also inclUdes a
$2.2 million increase in county ftind..
ing for schools, which falls short of
the $3,9 niillion increase requested by
school. administration. Part of' the
s!:hool's request would increase the
amount of employee' insurance paid
by the schools from $190 a- month to'
$270 a month to help cover a sharp
rise in insurance coSts.
11te...schoolsare a1~o.asking fOf
$SOO,OOO in additional...constntctiotl,_
funds to replace; rOofs at two elemen...
tar)' schools and bleachers at the high
sellool. The propose~. ~ounty budget
,offers $444~OOO,
tAX: Chargesfor rescue seIVices planned
FROM 81
Huff said county staff was
. required to prepare a budget
without any knowledge of
what state revenues will be.
'the Virginia General. AsseD1~ .
bly failed to agree on a budget
compromise Tuesday.
Huff has proposedreduc"
ing the county's real estate
tax rate from 60 cents per
$100 of assessed value to S4
cents per $100. He noted,
though, that tinder the new
assessment, a rate of 44 cents
per $100 of assessed value
would generate the same
amount of. revenue the old
rateN'oduced last year;
Fte said average real estate
values, . increased 45 percent
countywide in part because
the last assessment, done in
2000. was generally. too low,
but he did not go into further
d'et.ail during the
presentation.
The budget also includes
something new to Franklin
County - billing for emer-
gency rescue services.
Public Safety Director
Chris Slemp spoke to the su..
pervisors about the proposed
feeS. The proposal would aI~
low. the public safety depart..
ment to bill insurance com-
panies. fees rang~ng from $350
to $500 based on. the type of
treatment rescue workers
give patients while transport-
ing them to a hospital.
Patients would be billed
for whatever insurance didn't
pay, hut the county would
take no legal action if the pa~
tient didn't or couldn't paYi
Slemp said. He said the
c....T.'(.;8
proposed fees could bein'e.f7-
feet by August, but, "We'n;fl\
long way from sending .the
first bill out,"
Slemp'. projeded the fe~s
could bring, in' more thaIl
$800;000 yearly, a portion of-
which would be given to vol';'
unteer fire and rescue squads.
The money could also help
pay for a proposed $4 million
replacement of thl;! county's
antiquated emergency radio
system,
The board voted' Tuesday
to allow Slemp to develop the
fee systems,
U INESS
Cyber smackdown
Vietn3m has: impos!!d harsh new policies to monit
Internet IlserslolloWing a crackdow!i on cyoor.dissiden
state-controlled media reported. Many of the new
requlrement5 involve Vietnamese Inlernet cafes.
Personal identification informatiilnmust nOW be
presenled before logging on, and all \nternet adivity wi
lracked,accordinglo the An NinhThe Gioi (WorldSecul
newspaper, Ihe mouthpiece of the Ministry of Public Se
The newspaper said Inlernet cafe owners musl al
document the lime each user spends ooline and pl"ever
users!roni bypassing9overnment-lmposed barriers.
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TtlOA:SDAY, JUNE 10, 2004
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tHE ROANOKE TIMES
~_~tlAT"'LUW"'TERslT~~,TI"'-
~obertCoie (ri9ht)anQPa~I-MlJselaYbrjck rue~Y for a new home in Roanolf:e. Because of rlsi"~ cost$ for biJildlngrr'H:i't~ials slichas .
h,lli1berat'ld metal; home buyers are paying more for new home.5.
Priced out of house and home.
Rising costs of building materials and gasoline converge
to drive housing market prices much higher.
have ne<lrly doubled.
Oriented strand board!
plywood, u$ed for roofs and
waUs, Was' $7.98 a sheet in
2003. Now, a sheet costs
$19.27, according to the
RRHBA
Lack of manufacturing ca-
pacity is cutting production
of QSB and lumber; said
Michael Carliner, a.n .econo~
mist witn the national build-
ersgrOUp.
Metal is another high~
priced building material; used
in house frammg. Demand for
scrap metal from China has
been so high that in the Unit~
ed States, "the plant capacity
can't handle it," Car liner said.
And don't forget. the. im-
pact of high gasoline prices on
petroleum-based. products,
such as shingles and
Sheetrock.
"It seems like every day we
are getting a letter from a
subcontractor that prices are
going up," said Terry Parsell,
co-owner of Parsell & Zeigler
General Contractors. "I{s' 4-
perce-nt here and 10 percent
there."
Gasoline prices also are
pushing up delivery costs, es-
pecially at Fralin and Wal~
dron in Roanoke. The com-
pany orders framing materi-
als from the West Coast, said
By Jenny Kincaid
ierm"..klncaid@roarioke,com
981.3235
:' Ris,ing ~a~ prices are taking
~qeb\3.I11e foriust about every
bost .incre;l.se this surnmer~
But g:'!s is only part of the
equation fat home builderi;>.
Highi.:osts fot'materials,
such as lumber, metal. and
plywood are hammering local
home builders. Some of the
increases are because of
product shortages and surg~
ing demand from foreign
countries, such as China.
'the costs are nailing
builders and pinching home
buyers, who are paying more
for new homes~
In the Roanoke Valley, the
avetagecost of a 2,000.
sG.uare~foot . new, home h~s
inqeased1.8 percent in the
past 12 ItlOtlths;l;$ported the
RQan?~e Regional }Iorne
SuUdel;s.Association.
Nationally, neW home
sales dipped 11.8 percent in
April. compared. to March,
according to the U .5. Com-
merce Department. The av-
erage price of a neW home
rose to $270,400 in April from
Rising c:ostS on building supplies may, be driving prices of new
homes higher, but that didn't keep tl-1\S home on Nelms lane i.n
Northeast Roanoke from being sold. Some Roanoke Valley bUilders
said demand for new homes locally is not yet sliding.
affect the housing market in
the futlue. they ssid.
John Scott, owner of Scott
Homes of Virginia, based in
Boones Mill, said recent in-
creases in new home prices
reflect the largest jump in the
la>:t five years.
That's because costs for
severai building materials
$257,700 in. March, said the
National Association of
Horne Builders.
Some Roanoke Valley
builders said demand for new
homes locally is not yet slid-
ing, with interest rates re-
maining relatively low,
though with some recent in-
creases. But high prices could
See HOUSES, 7
Ol~
apl
phc
A court threv
rules that wo1
required mor
of networks.
ASSociatet
WASHING'T
setQ;!.ck.. foi fee
torS.U.s, Solid
Theodore Olsoi
ed,ag<lin,st ;in a
SUpte-nfj), Gout
M",' rules aimtl
ing. competitio
telepbone. se~
ing to theFed@
nh;atioI1l;iCOn\I1,
1'?~,:,agen~1
statement Wi'l:d
ing that it ha!i blil
by olson's offic:
cision:,"{'tte com
still appeal on 1
the Supreme.q
have beenmm
consider the. ch
the 'JUstice Q
joinlild the: appea
The FCC i:isu'
August .aUowin;
require. that the
regioual..phone
~ Veriton, J
Qwest and SBI
parls of their n
low prices to c
such as AT&T ai
The regiona
INTERNATION,
Japan's econon
indicates a reCi
TOKYO -- J<ip
my grew 1.5 per'
Jalluary-Marchperi
previousquarter,sl
growth than initiall'
the governl11.
Wednesday.
The growth ir
domestlo;:; prggIKt '-- ,ne va
of goods and services p
ducedinthenation~was
visedupwardtoreflettari~
private;nventories and ex.1
nal dernalld,the Cabinet Of1
said.
The report backs
emerging view among anal)
thatthewor\d'ssecond-\ar(
econOmy appears. to be c
recoverytrilckaftermoret
a decade of slowdown '^
sporadic periods of growtl
ternated with downturns.
The p;nh+_n..-.....-
I'iAtAwiwkfERSiThe R~;,,",, nmos
New hornesare being built on GolfVjew DrIve ihN(lrtf:leOlst 1t00hoke,theaverage
price of a new hom'e natjonall~ rose to $270.406 in AptU from $2$7,700 in March;
said the National ASsociation of Home B\,lilders.
HOUSES: Local bttilders
have hard .tiltt~'keeping
prices in line with costs
FROMlil
Bob Flynn; project manager,
He said the company doeS: not
use substitutes fOr certain' building
materials,
, "In our business, where _' ",eare
buYin~materi;tl every day; we dqn't
have m~cbchoice:'flynn :;;aid."W,~
hav~ to buy Di.at~rj,al for what it is.:I
wiSh there was a Largerar..ay ointa>'
terialsthat you could substitute,1:)ut
whllt can --YOti sul>stitute fot;
spinglesc?" "
To keep from ,absorbing: too
marty costs, Scott and otherbuilclers
have beep,' cautious., Scott' said :he
publishes a house's priceina listing,
and then takes it out quickly after a
90-day period to l;hange the price if
the matedal~ go ~p.' , '
"Where you get hurt is if th-e job
already is prked; JlP.d the (:ontract is
written," he said. Theil, -thene"t
thing you know, yoti can't pass thar
along to the customer."
Blit Flynn said his company ends
up absorbing many costs.
"In the day-to-day operations,
you really don't have the ability to
just increase your prices as quickly
as they're increased on us," he said.
"So many of the Costs are added
work and added time delay Within
our ind~stry. Sometimes it's hard to
quantifftllas~cO$ts/'
FIYfi.ti, ,s~,jd sotnelocal,ities, have
n~w, "9ildihg: r~atij)Qs!; su<;:has
Sliritik;_ ~\'f~\l Soil t~st' ~eq.ii!re~ents,
Whi~h'a~A~tiIig 'away:atbu,lciers'
bqdg~s, Tbe: _te$b_m~r,J;eqt1ite hir:-
ing:<'a, soil scienti$t:, ,or._()ther
specialist.
Othercoiits;(ot'btlil~jng ~el1llits
atItt_~e:W:lJt-);Onne~(IOIll!l !have, in~
~l::e~~e:a-,~rMiI~rilge,Qr$2.000 a
hq..rU'f"$C~..di,bIU() t.lle:lW1Ja^-
c_'- a~Veds.ve ~\liI~ing ,It1l:Jte,dai~
COUVI~:..ynb:h1P1$o(tisi!1g interest
rat~s,ate:a .~:d!?YfJle~edge:d: ,sword"
f()rth~.:hous111g, industry," Parsell
sal~.' .,' ,', .,.'
".a~~:iw:\! int.er~s(rate~ ~retising,
th~ llfforfiabInty isn't _gOing to be as
g()odas.: :itbl)S,been." he~ai_d.
A_sI6W~Qwn__4t the availability of
a,ff~rd~bl~ housing- is inevitable,
Flyrm.said.
"1 thInk the industry so far is
ke~pin,gagua~ded_eyeon just what
happen$ to, th~ demand," he said,
"Sootter orlatd. people Won't be
abI~, to-qual~fy. ((jt"mortgages. The
pegple who are_stretched now, they
willbelltr~ti:hed outofthe n'tarket."
MeaI:r""hile; he's certain, that high
pricesJ(jrho_me:t;onstruction mate~
rial$ archere to-slay.
"-911ce it_goes up, it never ,corries
dOWll, illl tJ:l.e WaY.-'FIYnn.said.
'7IZ7104
Home sales
hit all-time
· g1t in June
e an al rate of
existing-home sales
beat the old record set
in May.
Associated Press
WASHINGTON ~ Sales
of existing homes rose 2.1
percent to a new record in
June as rising mortgage
rates prompted a rush by
Americans to close deals
before rates went' even
higher.
The National Association
of Realtors reported Mon-
day that the increase in sales
pushed the annual rate of
existing-home sales to an
all-time high of 6.95 million
units, beating the old record
set in May of 6.81 million
units.
The pace of home sales
this year has surprised ana-
lysts, who. had been predict-
ing that sales would begin to
slow, reflecting the fact that
interestrateshave starteg to
increase.
"Although we've been
expecting sales to ease, it's
clear that the market has
tremendous momentum,"
said David Lereah, chief
economist for the Realtors.
''The improving job market
and higher consumer confi-
dence are feeding into a
large demographic demand
for housing."
, Still. Lereah said that it
Home sales
Here is a look at sales of existing
single-family homes last month.
Seasonally adjusted annualized rate
7 million units
6.95 million
,
2
6
5
4
3
o
JASONDyFMAMJ
2003 2004
SOURCE: N;;tional AssaciatlO/1 of R~ltors AP
was unlikely that the June
record would be surpassed
as he expected sales to cool
a bit in coming months. But
the Realtors said they still
looked for sales for all of
2004 to set a record, based
on the surprising strength
exhibited through the first
half of the year.
While mortgage rates are
up by about a percentage
point from a year ago, ana-
lysts said that they remain at
historically low levels. In
fact. rates have backtracked
a bit in recent weeks, with
the 3D-year mortgage falling
to 5.98 percent last week,
the first time it has been
See HOMES, S
I
=r=
BUSINESS
HOMES: Existing-home sales
up in all parts of country
FROM 6
beloW 6 percentin three months.
"Wh.en you look at the economy, you
see anhnproving job market and you
still haV'e!ow interest rates," said Tom
Kunz, tl)e bead of Century 21 Real Es-
tate qPrp, "When you look at all of
those fi(pto~s, it makes for a great real
estatemiarl<et."
ForJun.e,tbe 2.1 perceIit increase in
sales natiQnally from the May pace reo
flectedsttength in all parts of the
country, led by a 3.5 percent increase in
the Midwest, where sales rose to a
record annual rate of 1.46 million miits,
11.5 percent above the sales pace in June
2003.
Sales in the West also hit a record
climbing 3.1 percent from May to a~
annual rate ofl.99 million units, up 22.8
percent from a year, ago.
Existing home sales were up 2.8
percent in the Northeast to an annual
rate of 740,000 units, tying a record set
in both September and October of last
year. The June sales pace was up 15.9
percent from June 2003.'
Sales in the South were up 0.4 per~
cent to a record of 2.76 minion units, an
increase of 9.6 percent from a year ago.
The median sales price also hit a
record in June, rising to $191,800, up
from a price of $182.400. in May.
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FROM 1
Roanoke from larger cities.
Some already live here and
want to move up.
"The market is ready for
these kinds of homes." said
Mary Dykstra, an agent with
Remax Realtors.
High-dollar homes are in
the spotlight in part because
of a proposed upscale subdi- .
vision planned for a 50-acre
parcel off Peakwood Drive.
"Wilton in South Roanoke"
will include 54 to 66 villas and
, estate homes, starting at
$500.000.
"There's never been any-
thing like it in Roanoke," said
Alexander Boone, a manager
with Boone, Boone & Loeb,
the company planning the
development. "And I don't
believe that there will ever be
anything like it."
~ The project is not without.
controversy. Many South
Roanoke residents who live
near Or on Peakwood Drive
are angry that the develop.
ment's entrance is planned
off Of Peakwood. And resI-
dents in the blue-collar
Southern Hills neighborhond
adjacent to the Wilton prop-
erty aten't happy about con-
struction traffic rumbling
through theii area.
Boone said more than a
dozel1 people already have
inql!4'~Q, about buyw& hg;n,el!
at Wilto\1. He; said his cof!'-
pany) 'ta)),ts to selil2 hO!J1J1s"
there~ year,
"We believe that with the
beauty of the community and
the landscaping and the ar-
chitecture, Wilton.in South
Roanoke will capture a strong
perpen( . of that $500,000
market," Boone said.
, For Boone, that market
;".,.~ment is growing.
From 2001 to 2003, Boone,
Boone & Loeb sold 111 homes
for more than $500,000 in the
Roanoke Valley. At the end of
July, the company so far this
year had sold 39 homes for
more than $500,000.
Regional home sales sta-
tistics also suggest that sales
of homes for $300,000 or
more have been getting a
larger piece of the market pie
over the past several years.
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built on land previously part of Jamison's Orchard;
Dykstra said the high home using the equity to buy nicer,
prices cause'some sticker more':expensive houses,
shock. . Dykstra said.
"For those of us who have "This is aWonderfulmar-
been here, we think 'Wow:" ket that has benefited every-
Dykstra said. "But we have one," she said, "People are
folkS coming.in from other realizing that their homes
areas where these don't sound are worth mote' than they
like high prices." . thought, It may be time to
h move tl)..t equity out and'
pe~~le ~~~ :ft6~di~~pge~i:: move lip:'... ,........, '. ,"
Couples ages 45 to .64
homes here, said Robert make up the popUlation seg-
Stauffer, a business professorment witl) tbebigbest
at Roanoke College and pres" incomeS tn, th" Roanoke
ident of Stauffer Consulting. metropolitan st;;ltlsticll! area"
"We are a regional center said Ted Koebel. director of
in medical care and in'banke the Centerror HOllsing.Re~
ing and fi- searcn at
nance and Virginia
in gOVern- "There are high-paying Tech.
ment," he . . Koebel
s a i, d,,' , jpb!) here" QyeraUpros. . S,a I d 20
;:~.e~e;;r:pe,~i,ty' h,Cl$ ,p"ten)idod." "fl~fl~~~~~, I
paymg Jobs ' " ............. ,0 ;lOI."u"OC ,,'ub g,1All.'i11Jl
here. OVer- RIChard 5........... . "" , I'Ii a tag e
all Roanoke College bUSiness professor br.ac k e.t
prosper- have yearly
iry has been incOUles of
goo~ h $
more t an 100,000.
According to 2003 data The Roanoke Valley's
from the Bureall of Labor Sta- housingwealthis centered in'
tistic., surgeons in the that grotip, he said.
Roanoke metropolitan statis- The' WiltbIl' 'development ,c.
tical area had an average "isn't being. built for the''''
yearly income of $166,990. first-time home buyer mar-
,Chief eXecuti~es made ket," Koebel said. "This is
$109,040. Personal financial being built for the middle-
analysts made $79.110, ac- aged person., If you're a
cording to the data. midd1eCaged professional,
Huge gains in home equity you've probably done well in
also have l~d people to buy the last 10 to 15 years. That's
the strength of the market
upscale hom,es. they are looking for."
As mortgage rates remain This population segment
low and the housing boom of is growing. too.. Koebel said
recent years has sent home it is projected to increase
values soaring, many people from 18,330 to 24,000 house-
are selling their homes and holds through 2020.
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FIlOMIO c~
enclosed ,pottion 9f the
mall" White said. ~,
"It'.s still a~' very solid
l\lcatioli, ,but its life as a
rillll1lias' passed," he said.
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TangJewo9d are 'the
malls,!:"" , ~ "','
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sOciates; a, Roan9ke com-
mercial real estate firm,
said CrossroadS Would be
successful as a ritixed;use
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tail use' can Ihcrease a
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ityt Elkin said. lial1Asso-
clates is not afti1iated with
the Crossroads property.
lie said it 'is obvious
that White has studied the
Roanoke. market well
enough to realize Cross-
r9ads' potential
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roads was a pretnier shop-
ping spot in Roanoke. It
opened in th", early 1960s
as the first .endosed mall
in the Roan9ke Valley.
Later, the mall lOst several
large retailers,. including
I.C. Penney, and when
Valley View opened in'
1985, Crossroads became
known as a discount mall.
Now many of the spac-
es insi<;le the mall are ya-
cant. Some stores that op-
erate .inside include bollar
nul: It and Pete's Deli. The
Department Of Motor Ve;
hides is located at the
back end of the mall, be-
side New Fitness, a health
club.
T9wneSq"are. Shop-
ping Center, which in the
past year has landed Bed,
Bath & Beyond and Mar-
shalls, sits behind
Crossroads. '
Crossroads has the po-
tential to thrive, Elkin
said, '
"I think it has one of the
best locations in the whole
~<;>anoke ValleY;', Ji,lkln
said. "It has great tt~h!c
counts. It can be a regtol'ii11
draw. It can provide"fJ'llI-
fie: to Valley View amfo8\!t
the hen e fit of t raffle: J,C1g!
Valley View. I think .it:i:a
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great deal." - -~'.
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"='rom the RVAR BOGird of Directors to You:
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HOME SALES STATISTICS: 2004 home sales remain up 2% over 2003, as of October. Volume is
up 10% over 2003 and the average price has increased 7.7%
2004 2003
Volume Units Avg New Volume Units Avg New
Sold Sold Price Listings Sold Sold Price
Listinos
Jan 39 603 479 263 150 584 644 39.717.250 250 158 869 666
Feb 49 557 084 298 166 299 591 41 283 959 279 147 971 528
March 60417460 368 164 178 849 61.062 490 398 153 423 744
April 86 821 266 493 176 108 797 63 737 766 432 147541 766
Mav 90 197 578 530 170 184 788 82 550 968 516 159 983 815
June 105 897 754 576 183 850 756 99 449 819 580 171 465 720
Julv 102,464 636 567 180 714 742 97481 748 574 169 829 803
AUQust 94 850 055 513 184 893 767 87513 697 488 179331 698
Sept 87,231 568 464 187 999 635 87 085 245 490 177 725 666
Oct 95 301 768 481 198 133 649 78 264 039 458 170 882 610
~,TQ::rt..\\JJi!(fr' i[8J2;Sll'~[4aWi~S;s~1'il>";~~j~'13~lli;i i~.ai?I:~.l\f1litfJ.'...".' 446Sii"'I~~i~3JZ~~f1Zri!:l1~;
MASTER CALENDAR FOR 2005: The Association's calendar of events for 2005 is attached. An up
to date calendar is always available on the Member's Only page of rvar.com.
Attachments:
:;.. New Agent Flyer (1st Quarter of 2005)
:;.. 2005 RVAR Master Calendar
THE ROANOKE VALLEY
R
JANUARY 2005
2004 HOME SALES
ROANOKE VALLEY MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE
RESIDENTIAL AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL AVERAGE
VOLUME UNITS HOME VOLUME UNITS HOME
SOLD SOLD PRICE SOLD SOLO PRICE
39,603,479 263 $ 150,584 $ 39,717.250 250 S 158,869
49.557,084 298 $ 166,299 $ 41.283.959 279 $ 147,971
60,417,460 368 $ 164.178 $ 61,062,490 398 $ 153,423
86,821,266 493 $ 176.108 $ 63,737,766 432 $ 147.541
90.197,578 530 $ 170,184 $ 82.550.968 516 $ 159.983
105.897,754 576 $ 183,850 $ 99,449,819 580 $ 171,465
102,464,636 567 $ 180,714 $ 97,481,748 574 S 169,829
94,850.055 513 $ 184,893 $ 87,513,697 488 $ 179,331
87,231,568 464 $ 187,999 $ 87.085,245 490 $ 177,725
95.301,768 481 $ 198,133 $ 78,264,039 458 $ 170,882
77,416,092 397 $ 195.003 $ 63.823,843 396 $ 161.171
$ 78 208.333 398 $ 185,480
BUYERS WANT SHORT
COMMUTES
According to the 2004 American Community Survey,
sponsored by the National Association of REALTORS and Smart
Growth America, buyers want shorter commutes and more
convenient walkable comrimnities.
Below are the factors deemed most important to buyers in
deciding where to live:
Commute time of 45 minutes or less (79% of buyers)
. Easy highway access (75%)
. Sidewalks or places to take walks (72%)
Living in a place that's "away from it all" (60%)
. Having a large house on more than one acre (57%)
. Within walking distance of stores and restaurants (51 %)
Within walking distance of schools (46%)
. Within walking distance of public transportation (46%)
. Within walking distance of religious place of worship
(40%)
. Living in a place that's at the center of it all (26%)
Six in ten prospective buyers would prefer a neighborhood
offering a shorter corrunute, as well as shops, restaurants,
libraries, schools and public transportation vs. a sprawling
community with larger lots, limited walking options and a longer
commute. Half of those surveyed indicated that improving public
transportation was the best option to solving long-term traffic
problems. Survey respondents favored funding to improve
existing neighborhoods, rather than new developments.
WHAT'S AHEAD FOR
HOUSING
. NAR Predictions for 2005
The housing sector will taper off slightly to what can only
be considered as healthy levels after four successive years of
record home sales and strong home price gains. Existing home
sales will fall by 4 percent in 2005 before picking up again in 2006.
New home sales and single-family housing starts will decline in
both 2005 and 2006. Again, the decline should be viewed in the
context of following a record activity in 2004 and as a healthy
adjustment of not oversupplying the market with onso1d homes.
The transition from a frenzied to a healthy level of activity
in home sales will bring about a more reasonable rate of home
price appreciation in the next two years. Home prices will rise by
better than 5 percent in 2005 and by 4 percent in 2006. The
continuing supply limitation in some coastal markets will drive up
home prices at even a faster rate, even on the heels of double-
digit yearly appreciation. With inflation tame, economic growth
steady, and home sales and appreciation rates at sustainable
levels, these are all good indications that housing will continue
to be a good investment for households.
(Excerpted from NAR's Real Estate Ourlook, November,
2004.)
CITY OF ROANOKE
Office of the City Clerk
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
Sheila N. Hartman
Assistant City Clerk
January 20, 2005
File #60-467
Jesse A. Hall
Director of Finance
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Hall:
I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 36944-011805 appropriating funds for the
Chess Program, Autism Spectrum Disorders Program, Blue Ridge Technical Academy,
Fallon Park Elementary School, Westside Elementary School Renovations, and heating
and air system upgrades for Raleigh Court and Monterey Elementary Schools, and
amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2004-2005 School and School
Capital Projects Funds Appropriations.
The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at
a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday,January 18, 2005, and is in full force
and effect upon its passage.
Sincerely, /J
A~ :ll./A.J~_-
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
MFP:ew
Attachment
Jesse A. Hall
January 20, 2005
Page 2
pc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Cindy H. Lee, Clerk, Roanoke City School Board, P. O. Box 13145,
Roanoke, Virginia 24031
Kathy G. Stockburger, Chair, Roanoke City School Board, 2506 Cornwallis
Avenue, S. E., Roanoke, Virginia 24014
f;7
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 18th day of January, 2005.
No. 36944-011805.
AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding for the Chess Program, Autism Spectrum
Disorders Program, Blue Ridge Training Academy, Fallon Park Elementary School and
Westside Elementary School Renovations, and heating and air system upgrades for
Raleigh Court and Monterey Elementary Schools, amending and reordaining certain
sections of the 2004-2005 School and School Capital Projects Funds Appropriations and
dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the following sections
of the 2004-2005 School and School Capital Projects Funds Appropriations be, and the
same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows:
School Fund
Appropriations
Inservice Supplies
Supplements
Compensation of Teachers Aides
Retirement-HIC VRA
Social Security
Retirement-VRS
Health Insurance
Professional Health Services
Field Trips
Other Miscellaneous Payments
Education and Recreation Supplies
Additions-Machinery and Equipment
Supplements
Social Security
Maintenance Service Contracts
Conventions Education
Compensation of Teachers
Compensation of Supervisors
Compensation of Other Professionals
Compensation of Clerical
Retirement-HIC VRA
Social Security
030-062-6504-6029-0617
030-062-6505-6553-0129
030-062-6505-6553-0141
030-062-6505-6553-0200
030-062-6505-6553-0201
030-062-6505-6553-0202
030-062-6505-6553-0204
030-062-6505-6553-0311
030-062-6505-6553-0583
030-062-6505-6553-0586
030-062-6505-6553-0614
030-062-6505-6553-0821
030-062-6615-6102-0129
030-062-6615-6102-0201
030-062-6615-6102-0332
030-062-6615-6102-0554
030-063-6864-6100-0121
030-063-6864-6100-0124
030-063-6864-6100-0138
030-063-6864-6100-0151
030-063-6864-6100-0200
030-063-6864-6100-0201
$ 1,000
22,500
31,100
200
4,100
3,735
2,965
21,100
2,300
2,000
17,000
23,500
5,000
200
1,800
8,000
12,516
42,620
(22,517)
(17,633)
(251)
18,768
Retirement-VRS
Health Insurance
Compensation of Teachers
Retirement-HIC VRA
Social Security
Retirement-VRS
Health Insurance
Revenues
Federal Grant Receipts
Federal Grant Receipts
Fees
State Grant Receipts
Local Match
Federal Grant Receipts
School Capital Proiects Fund
Appropriations
Appropriated from Literary LoanNPSA Bonds
Appropriated from QZAB
Appropriated from Literary LoanNPSA Bonds
Appropriated from General Revenue
Appropriated from General Revenue
Revenues
QZAB Fallon Park
Fallon Park Literary Loan
Westside Literary Loan
030-063-6864-6100-0202
030-063-6864-6100-0204
030-063-6864-6140-0121
030-063-6864-6140-0200
030-063-6864-6140-0201
030-063-6864-6140-0202
030-063-6864-6140-0204
030-062-6504-1102
030-062-6505-1102
030-062-6615-1103
030-063-6864-1100
030-063-6864-1101
030-063-6864-1102
031-065-6067 -6896-9006
031-065-6067 -6896-9109
031-065-6068-6896-9006
031-065-6071-6896-9003
031-065-6999-6896-9003
031-065-6067-1334
031-065-6067 -1454
031-065-6068-1455
32,382
37,520
42,726
658
3,269
5,936
6,549
1,000
130,500
15,000
(96,795)
397,982
(138,644)
1,160,900
439,100
3,850,000
186,000
(186,000)
439,100
1,160,900
3,850,000
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading
of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
ATTEST: /)
A~ ';fA..~~
City Clerk.
t~a
Kathy G. Stockburger, Chairman
Robert J. Sparrow, Vice Chairman
William H. Lindsey
Gloria P. Manns
Alvin L. Nash
Courtney A. Penn
David B. Trinkle, M.D.
Doris N. Ennis, Acting Superintendent
Cindy H. Lee, Clerk of the Board
P,oonol~e
City School Goard PO Box 13145, Roanoke, Virginia 24031 . 540.853.2381 . Fax: 540.853.2951
January 18, 2005
The Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor
and Members of Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, VA 24011
Dear Members of Council:
As the result of official School Board action at its meeting on
January 11, the Board respectfully requests City Council to appropriate the
following funds:
· $15,000.00 for the Chess Program to pay for chess materials
and tournament participation costs. This continuing program
has received a private donation.
· $1,000.00 for the Autism Spectrum Disorders program to fund
supplies for professional development activities related to
autism spectrum disorders. This new program will be
reimbursed one hundred percent by federal funds.
· $162,543.00 for the Blue Ridge Technical Academy to provide
a business and technical training program for a diverse
population of students. This appropriation represents the final
allocation of FY04-05 local match funds for this continuing
program.
. $1,600.000.00 for Fallon Park Elementary School
improvements including electrical, heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning upgrades. Funding will be provided from the
Virginia Literary Fund and from Qualified Zone Academy
Bonds.
· $3,850,000.00 for the Westside Elementary School renovation
project. The funds will be used for the construction of
renovations and additions. Funding will be provided from the
Virginia Literary Fund.
· $186,000.00 for the design of heating and air conditioning
system upgrades for Raleigh Court and Monterey Elementary
Schools. Funding will be provided from Capital Project
Reserve Funds.
Discovering the Wealth in All Children
Members of City Council
Page 2
January 18, 2005
· $130,500.00 for the Preschool Incentive program to provide
additional diagnostic assessment services for handicapped
students who will be entering the public schools system for the
first time during the fall. This new program will be reimbursed
one hundred percent by federal funds.
The School Board thanks you for your approval of this request.
Sincerely,
. J ~,
re
cc: Mrs. Kathy G. Stockburger
Mrs. Doris N. Ennis
Mr. Kenneth F. Mundy
Mrs. Darlene Burcham
Mr. William M. Hackworth
Mr. Jesse A. Hall
Mr. Paul Workman (with
accounting details)
CITY OF ROANOKE
DEPAR1MENT OF FINANCE
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 461
P.O. Box 1220
Roanoke, Virginia 24006-1220
Telephone: (540) 853.2821
Fax: (540) 853-6142
ANN H. SHAWVER
Deputy Director
email: ann_shawver@ci.roanoke.va.us
JESSE A. HALL
Director of Finance
email: jesse_hall@ci.roanoke.va.us
January 18, 2005
The Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor
The Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Vice-Mayor
The Honorable M. Rupert Cutler, Council Member
The Honorable Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., Council Member
The Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member
The Honorable Brenda L. McDaniel, Council Member
The Honorable Brian J. Wishneff, Council Member
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council:
We have reviewed the attached request to appropriate funding for the School Board. This
report will appropriate the following:
· $15,000 for the Chess Program to pay for chess materials and tournament participation
costs. This continuing program has received a private donation.
· $1,000 for the Autism Spectrum Disorders program to fund supplies for professional
development activities related to autism spectrum disorders. This new program will be
reimbursed one hundred percent by federal funds.
· $162,543 for the Blue Ridge Technical Academy to provide a business and technical
training program for a diverse population of students. This appropriation represents the
final allocation of FY04-05 local match funds for this continuing program.
· $1,600,000 for Fallon Park Elementary School improvements including electrical, heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning upgrades. Funding will be provided from the Virginia
Literary Fund and from Qualified Zone Academy Bonds. This project is included in the
City's adopted Capital Improvement Program, and City Council has authorized this debt
issuance. Debt issuance is planned for FY05 and FY06, and annual debt service will
average $100,000, to be paid by the Schools.
· $3,850,000 for the Westside Elementary School renovation project. Funding will be
provided from the Virginia Literary Fund. This project is included in the City's adopted
Capital Improvement Program, and City Council has authorized this debt issuance. Debt
issuance is planned for FY06, and annual debt service will average $253,000, to be paid
by the Schools.
· $186,000 for the design of heating and air conditioning system upgrades for Raleigh
Court and Monterey Elementary Schools. Funding will be provided from Capital Project
Reserve Funds.
Honorable Mayor and Members
of City Council
January 18, 2005
· $130,500 for the Preschool Incentive program to provide additional diagnostic
assessment services for handicapped students who will be entering the public schools
system for the first time during the fall. This new program will be reimbursed one
hundred percent by federal funds.
We recommend that you concur with this report of the School Board and adopt the
attached budget ordinance to appropriate funding as outlined above.
f. cerely,
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Jesse A. Hall
Director of Finance
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William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Mary F. Parker, City Clerk
Doris N. Ennis, Acting Superintendent of City Schools
Sherman M. Stoval, Director of Management and Budget
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S.w., Room 456
Roanoke, Vrrginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fax: (540) 853.1145
E-mail: clerk@ci.roanoke.va.us
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
MARY F. PARKER, CMC
City Clerk
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Assistant City Clerk
January 20, 2005
File #514
Daniel F. Layman, Jr.
Woods Rogers PLC
P. O. Box 14125
Roanoke, Virginia 24038
Dear Mr. Layman:
I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 36945-011805 permanently vacating,
discontinuing and closing a certain public right-of-way in the City of Roanoke,
Virginia, as more particularly described as a 15 foot alley running between Whitmore
Avenue and Reserve Avenue and parallel to Jefferson Street, S. W.
The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at
a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday, January 18, 2005, and is in full force
and effect upon its passage.
Sincerely, /J
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Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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Enclosure
Daniel F. Layman, Jr.
January 20, 2005
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pc: Briggs W. Andrews, Corporate Secretary, CHS, Inc., 213 S. Jefferson Street,
Suite 720, P. O. Box 40032, Roanoke, Virginia 24022-0032
Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
Susan S. Lower, Director, Real Estate Valuation
Philip C. Schirmer, City Engineer
Robert B. Manetta, Chair, City Planning Commission, 2831 Stephenson
Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24014
Martha P. Franklin, Secretary, City Planning Commission
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA,
The 18th day of January, 2005.
No. 36945-011805.
AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing a certain public right-of-
way in the City of Roanoke,. Virginia, as more particularly described hereinafter; and dispensing with
the second reading by title of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, Carilion Medical Center and CHS, Inc. filed an application to the Council of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia, in accordance with law, requesting the Council to permanently vacate,
discontinue and close the public right-of-way described hereinafter;
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission, after giving proper notice to all concerned as
required by S30-14, Code ofthe City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and after having conducted a
public hearing on the matter, has made its recommendation to Council;
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on such application by the City Council on
January 18, 2005, after due and timely notice thereof as required by S30-14, Code of the City of
Roanoke (1979), as amended, at which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were afforded an
opportunity to be heard on such application;
WHEREAS, it appearing from the foregoing that the land proprietors affected by the
requested closing ofthe subject public right-of-way have been properly notified; and
WHEREAS, from all of the foregoing, the Council considers that no inconvenience will
result to any individual or to the public from permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing such
public right-of-way.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council ofthe City of Roanoke, Virginia, that the
public right-of-way situate in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, and more particularly described as
follows:
That 15' alley running between Whitmore Avenue, S.W., and Reserve Avenue, S.W.,
and parallel to Jefferson St., S.W.
be, and is hereby permanently vacated, discontinued and closed, and that all right and interest of the
public in and to the same be, and hereby is, released insofar as the Council ofthe City of Roanoke is
empowered so to do with respect to the closed portion ofthe right-of-way, reserving however, to the
City of Roanoke and any utility company or public authority, including, specifically, without
limitation, providers to or for the public of cable television, electricity, natural gas or telephone
service, an easement for sanitary sewer and water mains, television cable, electric wires, gas lines,
telephone lines, and related facilities that may now be located in or across such public right-of-way,
together with the right of ingress and egress for the maintenance orreplacement of such lines, mains
or utilities, such right to include the right to remove, without the payment of compensation or
damages of any kind to the owner, any landscaping, fences, shrubbery, structure or any other
encroachments on or over the easement which impede access for maintenance or replacement
purposes at the time such work is undertaken; such easement or easements to tem1inate upon the
later abandonment of use or permanent removal from the above-described public right-of-way of any
such municipal installation or other utility or facility by the owner thereof.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the applicant shall submit to the Subdivision Agent,
receive all required approvals of, and record with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the City of
Roanoke, a subdivision plat, with such plat combining all properties which would otherwise be
landlocked by the requested closure, or otherwise disposing ofthe land within the right-of-way to be
vacated in a manner consistent with law, and retaining appropriate easements, together with the right
of ingress and egress over the same, for the installation and maintenance of any and all existing
utilities that may be located within the right-of-way.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the applicant shall, upon meeting all other conditions to
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the granting of the application, deliver to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke,
Virginia, a certified copy ofthis ordinance forrecordation where deeds are recorded in such Clerk's
Office, indexing the same in the name ofthe City of Roanoke, Virginia, as Grantor, and in the name
of the Petitioner, and the names of any other parties in interest who may so request, as Grantees, and
pay such fees and charges as are required by the Clerk to effect such recordation.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the applicant shall, upon a certified copy of this
ordinance being recorded by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, where
deeds are recorded in such Clerk's Office, file with the City Engineer for the City of Roanoke,
Virginia, the Clerk's receipt, demonstrating that such recordation has occurred.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if the above conditions have not been met within a
period of twelve (12) months from the date of the adoption of this ordinance, then such ordinance
shall be null and void with no further action by City Council being necessary.
BE IT FINALLY ORDAINED that pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City
Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
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CITY OF ROANOKE
PLANNING BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 166
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Telephone: (540) 853-1730 Fax: (540) 853-1230
E-mail: planning@ci.roanoke.va.us
Architectural Review Board
Hoard of Zoning Appeals
Planning Commission
January 18, 2005
Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor
Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Vice Mayor
Honorable M. Rupert Cutler, Council Member
Honorable Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member
Honorable Brenda L. McDaniel, Council Member
Honorable Brian J. Wish neff, Council Member
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council:
Subject:
Request from Carilion Medical Center and CHS, Inc., represented
by Daniel F. Layman, Jr., attorney, that a 15' alley running between
Whitmore Avenue, S.W., and Reserve Avenue, S.W., and parallel
to Jefferson Street, S.W., be permanently vacated, discontinued
and closed.
Planning Commission Action:
Planning Commission held a public hearing on Thursday, December 16, 2004. Bya
vote of 6-0-1, (Mr. Manetta abstaining), the Commission recommended that City
Council approve the requested closure.
Background:
The petitioners request vacation of an approximately 9,225 square foot alley between
Whitmore Avenue, S.W., and Reserve Avenue, S.W. The petitioners own all adjoining
properties. The subject alley is within the South Jefferson Redevelopment Area, in
which the petitioners intend to develop.
Mr. Dan Layman, attorney representing the petitioner, gave the presentation. There
was no one present to speak for or against the proposed closure.
Considerations:
The parcel to the west of the subject alley, Official Tax Map No. 1032201, is split-zoned
HM, Heavy Manufacturing District, and C-1, Office District. The parcels to the east of
the alley are zoned HM, Heavy Manufacturing. All of these parcels are subject to a
rezoning to INPUD upon approval by City Council in a public hearing scheduled for
December 20, 2004.
To the north beyond the Norfolk Southern right-of-way are primarily single- and two-
family dwellings on Maple Avenue and Clarke Avenue zoned C-1, Office District. To the
east are industrial uses zoned HM, Heavy Manufacturing District. To the south is the
River's Edge Sports Complex zoned C-1, and to the west is a vacant parcel zoned HM.
All of the parcels adjoining the alley are within the Campus District of the South
Jefferson Redevelopment Area. The alley will be incorporated into development sites in
conjunction with phases 1 and 3 of the redevelopment site plan.
The following actions and statements of Vision 2001-2020, the City's Comprehensive
Plan are relevant to the consideration of this petition:
. Support the redevelopment of the South Jefferson Redevelopment Area
(SJRA) by coordinating with participating organizations such as Carillon,
Virginia Tech, and the University of Virginia (ED A19, p.61).
· Explore redevelopment of areas identified for industrial, commercial, and
mixed-use development or reuse such as the South Jefferson
Redevelopment Area. An area plan should include participation of
stakeholders and design professionals (ED A33, p.61).
City sewer and water serve the area. Staff received comments from Verizon, AEP and
Roanoke Gas. The latter two do not have any facilities in the area and stated no
objection to the request. Verizon also stated no objection to the request.
The Department of Real Estate Valuation assessed the value of the alley to be
between $53,043 and $59,963, based on a rate of $5.75 - $6.50 per square foot. The
City'S role in the South Jefferson Redevelopment Plan is that of property acquisition
through the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority. The subject alley is
included in the original concept plan of the redevelopment area approved by City
Council. Given that the alley abuts parcels previously acquired pursuant to the
redevelopment plan, it is recommended that the petitioners not be charged for it.
Recommendation:
Bya vote of 6-0-1, the Planning Commission recommends approval of the petitioner's
request to vacate, discontinue and close the alley, subject to the conditions listed below
and further recommends that the petitioners not be charged for this property due to the
adoption of the South Jefferson Redevelopment Plan, in which all property acquisition
was to be carried out by the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority on behalf
of the City.
A. The applicant shall submit a subdivision plat to the Agent for the
Planning Commission, receive all required approvals of, and record the
plat with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the City of Roanoke. Said
plat shall combine all properties which would otherwise dispose of the
land within the right of way to be vacated in a manner consistent with
law, and retain appropriate easements for the installation and
maintenance of any and all existing utilities that may be located within
the right-of-way, including the right of ingress and egress.
B. Upon meeting all other conditions to the granting of the application, the
applicant shall deliver a certified copy of this ordinance for recordation
to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Roanoke, Virginia, indexing the
same in the name of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, as Grantor, and in
the name of the petitioner, and the names of any other parties in
interest who may so request, as Grantees. The applicant shall pay
such fees and charges as are required by the Clerk to effect such
recordation.
C. Upon recording a certified copy of this ordinance with the Clerk of the
Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, the applicant shall file
with the Engineer for the City of Roanoke, Virginia, the Clerk's receipt,
demonstrating that such recordation has occurred.
D. If the above conditions have not been met within a period of one year
from the date of adoption of this ordinance, then said ordinance shall
be null and void with no further action by City Council being necessary.
Respectfully submitted,
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Robert B. Manetta, Chairman 'PI.;
Roanoke City Planning Commission
cc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
Rolanda Johnson, Assistant City Manager for Community Development
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Steven J. Talevi, Assistant City Attorney
Petitioner
VIRGINIA:
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE
Inre: VACATION OF A IS-FOOT ALLEY
RUNNING BETWEEN WHITMORE
AVENUE, SW, AND RESERVE
AVENUE, SW, IN THE CITY OF
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
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Application of Carilion
Medical Center and
CHS, Inc.
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
(I) Carilion Medical Center and CHS, Inc. ("Petitioners") apply to have the IS-foot
alley running between Whitmore Avenue, SW, and Reserve Avenue, SW, parallel to and
generally 100 feet west of Jefferson Street, SW, in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, permanently
vacated, discontinued, and closed pursuant to Section 15.2-2006, Code of Virginia, and Section
30-14, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), both as amended.
(2) The alley to be closed is located in the South Jefferson Redevelopment Area and
lies between two areas that are currently the subject of redevelopment by the petitioners.
Petitioners are the owners of all of the parcels of land on both sides of the alley. The lots owned
by petitioner Carilion Medical Center are identified by City of Roanoke Official Tax Nos.
1032001,1032002,1032005,1032006,1032101, 1032102, 1032103, 1032104, 1032105 and
1032106; the lot owned by petitioner CHS, Inc. is identified by City of Roanoke Official Tax No.
1032201. All of these lots and the alley are shown on the copy ofa portion of City Appraisal
Map Sheet 103 which is attached to this Application as Exhibit A.
(3) The alley interferes with the redevelopment project being conducted by the City of
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority on behalf of the City and is proposed to be
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incorporated into a redeveloped parcel or parcels under the Redevelopment Plan adopted by City
Council. Petitioners desire, by the requested closure, to eliminate this legal impediment to
redevelopment. Petitioners believe that no inconvenience to the public or to any landowner will
result from the closing hereby requested.
(4) Petitioners further request that, since the alley is in an area which is the subject of
the Redevelopment Plan adopted by the City and in which the petitioners are active participants,
no charge be imposed for the transfer to them of the land underlying the alley after it is closed.
WHEREFORE, Carilion Medical Center and CHS, Inc. respectfully request that the
above-described alley be permanently vacated, discontinued and closed by the Council of the
City of Roanoke in accordance with Section 15.2-2006, Code of Virginia, and Section 30-14,
Code of the City of Roanoke, both as amended to date.
Date: {)c:J.oJoR r 2. 2- ,2004
Respectfully,
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Property Owners Affected by the Requested Alley Closing
Owner of Parcels bearing Official Tax Numbers 1032001, 1032002, 1032005, 1032006, and
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Carilion Medical Center
P. O. Box 12385
Roanoke, VA 24025
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S.w., Room 456
Roanoke, VIrginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853.2541
Fax: (540) 853.1145
E-mail: clerk@ci.roanoke.va.us
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
MARY F. PARKER, CMC
City Clerk
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Assistant City Clerk
January 6, 2005
File #514
Daniel F. Layman, Jr.
Woods Rogers PLC
P. O. box 14125
Roanoke, Virginia 24038
Dear Mr. Layman:
Pursuant to provisions of Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council ofthe City
of Roanoke on Monday, April 6, 1981, I have advertised a public hearing for
Tuesday, January 18, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may
be heard, in the City Council Chamber, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal
Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., City of Roanoke, on the request of CHS, Inc.,
and Carilion Medical Center that a 15-foot alley running between Whitmore
Avenue and Reserve Avenue, S. W., parallel to and generally 100 feet west of
Jefferson Street, be permanently vacated, discontinued and closed.
For your information, I am enclosing copy of a report of the City Planning
Commission and a notice of public hearing. Please review the documents and if
you have questions, you may contact Steven J. Talevi, Assistant City Attorney, at
540-853-2431. Questions with regard to the City Planning Commission report
should be directed to the Department of Planning, Building and Development at
540-853-1730.
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Daniel F. Layman, Jr.
January 6, 2005
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It will be necessary for you, or your representative, to be present at the
January 18 public hearing. Failure to appear could result in a deferral of the
matter until a later date.
Sincerely, /J
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Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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The Roanoke Times
Roanoke, Virginia
Affidavit of Publication
The Roanoke Times
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LAYMAN, DANIEL F., JR., ATTY.
P.O. BOX 14125
ROANOKE VA 24038
REFERENCE, 80120496
04720456
II8lICE If l'lIUC W.
NOTICEOFPUBLICHEARIN
City/County of Roanoke, Commonwealth/State of
Virginia. Sworn and subscribed before me this
19~ay of January 2005. Witness my hand and
~ seal.
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My 1ommisslon ~~~i
Notary Public
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The Council of the City of
Roanoke will hold a Publk:
Hearl", on Tuesday, January
18,2005, at 7:00 p.m., or
.. non thereafter as the
matter may__nt, 1!1 the
Council Cbembtr'ln ~ Noel
c. Tay\orMu"IHlII,""~1IC;
215 Chun:h AMrHfe, S.W., on
an appllcetlon to
permanently IIb.ndon,
vacete, dl.contlnue and
close, to the extent the City
has any letal IntereR In seld
public rl,ht-of-way, the
foI/owtnCpubllc rlJht-of-way:
Thet 15' alley runnln,
between Whitmore Avenue,
S.W., and Rnerve Ayenue,
S:W.. and parllllel to
JeffersoriSt.:,S.W.
A copy of thl. propo.alls
nallable for public
In.pectlon In the OffIce of
! the City Clerk, Room .56,
I Noel C. Taylor Municipal
BUlldln,. All. parties In
lnternt mllY appear on the
above date and be heard on
, the question. If you are a
person with a dlSllblllty who
needs accommodations for
this public hearln" contact
the City Clerk's Office,
863-25.1, by Thursday,
Jan.." 13, 2005,
GIVEN under my hand thl.
22nd day of OaC'ltlber,
2004.
MaryF,PIIrker,cttycterk.
(47204156)
State of Virginia
City of Roanoke
I, (the undersigned) an authorized representative
of the Times-World Corporation, which corporation
is publisher of the Roanoke Times, a daily
newspaper published in Roanoke, in the State of
Virginia, do certify that the annexed notice was
published in said newspapers on the following
dates:
PUBLISHED ON, 12/31 01/07
TOTAL COST:
FILED ON,
242.88
01/18/05
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday,
January 18,2005, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the
Council Chamber in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., on
an application to permanently abandon, vacate, discontinue and close, to the extent the City
has any legal interest in said public right-of-way, the following public right-of-way:
That 15' alley running between Whitmore Avenue, S.W., and Reserve Avenue,
S.W., and parallel to Jefferson St., S.W.
A copy of this proposal is available for public inspection in the Office of the City
Clerk, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building. All parties in interest may appear on
the above date and be heard on the question. If you are a person with a disability who needs
accommodations for this public hearing, contact the City Clerk's Office, 853-2541, by
Thursday, January 13, 2005.
GIVEN under rny hand this 22nd day of December
,2004.
Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
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Notice to Publisher:
Publish in the Roanoke Times once on Friday, December 31,2004 and January 7, 2005.
Send affidavit to:
Mary F. Parker, City Clerk
215 Church Avenue, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
(540) 853-2541
Send bill to:
Daniel F. Layman, Jr., Esq.
Woods Rogers PLC
P.O. Box 14125
Roanoke, Virginia 24038
(540) 983-7653
CITY OF ROANOKE
Office of the City Clerk
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
Sheila N. Hartman
Assistant City Clerk
January 6, 2005
File #424-514
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of Council:
Pursuant to provisions of Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council ofthe City
of Roanoke on Monday, April 6, 1981, or other instructions by the Council, the
following matters have been advertised for public hearing on Tuesday,January 18,
2005, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber:
A1') Request of Daniel F. Layman, Jr., Attorney, representing CHS,
Inc., and Carilion Medical Center, that a 1 5-foot alley running
between Whitmore Avenue and Reserve Avenue, S. W., parallel
to and generally 100 feet west of Jefferson Street, be
permanently vacated, discontinued and closed.
(2) Proposal of the City of Roanoke to amend Vision 2001-2020,
the City's Comprehensive Plan, to include the Fairland and Villa
Heights Neighborhood Plan.
(3) Proposal of the City of Roanoke to amend Vision 2001-2020,
the City's Comprehensive Plan, to include the Grandin Court
Neighborhood Plan.
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The Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Roanoke City Council
January 6, 2005
Page 2
(4) Proposal of the City of Roanoke to issue a revocable permit for
air rights across a portion of City-owned property commonly
known as 204 Jefferson Street, for a period of five years,
subject to renewal upon mutual agreement of the parties, to
allow for the construction of a pedestrian bridge to connect the
building located at 204 Jefferson Street to the City's Market
Square Parking Garage, and to permit installation of lighting
and security cameras in the parking garage.
I am enclosing copy of City Planning Commission reports in connection with
certain of the above referenced public hearings.
With kindest personal regards, I am
Sincerely, /J
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Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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pc: Robert B. Manetta, Chair, City Planning Commission, 2831 Stephenson
Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24014
Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
Rolanda B. Russell, Assistant City Manager for Community Development
Susan S. Lower, Director, Real Estate Valuation
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney, transmitted electronically bye-mail
Steven j. Talevi, Assistant City Attorney
Philip C. Schirmer, City Engineer
Martha P. Franklin, Secretary, City Planning Commission
Sharon A. Mougin, Executive Secretary, City Manager's Office, transmitted
electronically bye-mail
Robert A. Clement, Jr., Neighborhood Services Coordinator Neighborhood
Partnership
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S.w., Room 456
Roanoke, Vrrginia24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fax: (540) 853.1145
E-mail: clerk@ci.roanoke.va.us
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
MARY F. PARKER, CMC
City Clerk
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Assistant City Clerk
January 6, 2005
File #424
Mr. Alfred Dowe, Sr.
Fairland Civic Organization
2711 Kirkland Drive, N. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24017
Ms. Patricia Reynolds
Villa Heights Crime Prevention
Organization
2628 Clifton Street, N. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24017
Dear Mr. Dowe and Ms. Reynolds:
Pursuant to provisions of Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council ofthe City
of Roanoke on Monday, April 6, 1981, I have advertised a public hearing for
Tuesday, January 18, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may
be heard, in the City Council Chamber, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal
Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., City of Roanoke, on the proposal ofthe City of
Roanoke to amend Vision 2001-2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to include
the Fairland and Villa Heights Neighborhood Plan.
If you would like to receive a copy of the report of the City Planning Commission,
please call the City Clerk's Office at 540-853-2541.
Sincerely, /J
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Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S.w., Room 456
Roanoke, VIrginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853.2541
Fax: (540) 853.1145
E-mail: c1erk@ci.roanoke.va.us
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
MARY F. PARKER, CMC
City Clerk
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Assistant City Clerk
January 6, 2005
File #424
Ms. Wendy Jones
Grandin Court Civic League
2714 Tillett Road, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24015
Dear Ms. Jones:
Pursuant to provisions of Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council ofthe City
of Roanoke on Monday, April 6, 1981, I have advertised a public hearing for
Tuesday, January 18, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may
be heard, in the City Council Chamber, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal
Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., City of Roanoke, on the proposal of the City of
Roanoke to amend Vision 2001-2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to include
the Grandin Court Neighborhood Plan.
If you would like to receive a copy of the report of the City Planning Commission,
please call the City Clerk's Office at 540-853-2541.
Sincerely, /J
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Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF ROANOKE PLANNING
COMMISSION
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The City of Roanoke Planning Commission will hold a public
hearing on Thursday, December 16, 2004, at 1 :30 p.m., or as soon as the
matter may be heard, in the City Council Chamber, fourth floor, Noel C.
Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., to consider the
following:
Request from Carilion Medical Center and CHS, Inc., represented by
Daniel F. Layman, Jr., attorney, that a 15' alley running between
Whitmore Avenue, S.w., and Reserve Avenue, S.w., and parallel to
Jefferson Street, S.W., be permanently vacated, discontinued and
closed.
A copy of the application is available for review in the Department
of Planning Building and Development, Room 166, Noel C. Taylor
Municipal Building.
All parties in interest and citizens may appear on the above date
and be heard on the matter. If you are a person who needs
accommodations for this hearing, please contact the Department of
Planning Building and Development at 853-1730 before 12:00 noon on
the Monday before the date of the hearing listed above.
Martha P. Franklin, Secretary
City of Roanoke Planning Commission
Please print in newspaper on Tuesday, November 30 and December 7,
2004.
Please bill:
Daniel F. Layman, Jr.
Woods Rogers PLC
POBox 1 41 25
Roanoke, VA 24038
(540) 983-7653
Please send affidavit of publication to:
Martha P. Franklin,
Department of Planning Building & Development
Room 166, Municipal Building,
215 Church Avenue, S.W.
Roanoke, VA 24011
(540) 853-1730
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fax: (540) 853.1 145
E-mail: c1erk@ci.roanokc.va.us
STEPHANIE M. MOON
Deputy City Clerk
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Assistant City Clerk
MARY F. PARKER, CMC
City Clerk
October 22, 2004
File #514
Robert B. Manetta, Chair
City Planning Commission
2831 Stephenson Avenue, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24014
Dear Mr. Manetta:
Pursuant to Section 30-14, Procedure for altering or vacating City streets or
alleys; fees therefor, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, I
am enclosing copy of an application received in the City Clerk's Office on
October 22, 2004, from Daniel F. Layman, Jr., Attorney, representing CHS, Inc.,
and Carilion Medical Center, requesting that a 15-foot alley running between
Whitmore Avenue and Reserve Avenue, S. W., parallel to and generally 100 feet
west of Jefferson Street, S. W., be permanently vacated, discontinued and
closed.
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Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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Enclosures
Robert B. Manetta
October 22, 2004
Page 2
pc: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council
Daniel F. Layman, Jr., Attorney, Woods Rogers PLC, P. O. Box 14125,
Roanoke, Virginia 24038
Susan S. Lower, Director, Real Estate Valuation
Martha P. Franklin, Secretary, City Planning Commission
Philip C. Schirmer, City Engineer
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Steven J. Talevi, Assistant City Attorney
J. Frederick Gusler, City Planner II
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VIRGINIA:
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE
In re: VACATION OF A IS-FOOT ALLEY
RUNNING BETWEEN WHITMORE
AVENUE, SW, AND RESERVE
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ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
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Application of Carilion
Medical Center and
CHS, Inc.
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
(1) Carilion Medical Center and CHS, Inc. ("Petitioners") apply to have the IS-foot
alley running between Whitmore Avenue, SW, and Reserve Avenue, SW, parallel to and
generally 100 feet west of Jefferson Street, SW, in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, permanently
vacated, discontinued, and closed pursuant to Section 15.2-2006, Code of Virginia, and Section
30-14, Code ofthe City of Roanoke (1979), both as amended.
(2) The alley to be closed is located in the South Jefferson Redevelopment Area and
lies between two areas that are currently the subject of redevelopment by the petitioners.
Petitioners are the owners of an ofthe parcels ofJand on both sides of the alley. The lots owned
by petitioner Carilion Medical Center are identified by City of Roanoke Official Tax Nos.
1032001,1032002,1032005,1032006,1032101, 1032102, 1032103, 1032104, 1032105 and
1032106; the lot owned by petitioner CHS, Inc. is identified by City of Roanoke Official Tax No.
103220 I. An of these lots and the alley are shown on the copy of a portion of City Appraisal
Map Sheet 103 which is attached to this Application as Exhibit A.
(3) The alley interferes with the redevelopment project being conducted by the City of
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority on behalf of the City and is proposed to be
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incorporated into a redeveloped parcel or parcels under the Redevelopment Plan adopted by City
Council. Petitioners desire, by the requested closure, to eliminate this legal impediment to
redevelopment. Petitioners believe that no inconvenience to the public or to any landowner will
result from the closing hereby requested.
(4) Petitioners further request that, since the alley is in an area which is the subject of
the Redevelopment Plan adopted by the City and in which the petitioners are active participants,
no charge be imposed for the transfer to them of the land underlying the alley after it is closed.
WHEREFORE, Carilion Medical Center and CHS, Inc. respectfully request that the
above-described alley be permanently vacated, discontinued and closed by the Council of the
City of Roanoke in accordance with Section 15.2-2006, Code of Virginia, and Section 30-14,
Code of the City of Roanoke, both as amended to date.
Date: OeJoq. r 2. 2- ,2004
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Property Owners Affected by the Requested Alley Closing
Owner of Parcels bearing Official Tax Numbers 1032001, 1032002, 1032005, 1032006, and
1032101-1032106:
Carilion Medical Center
P. O. Box 12385
Roanoke, VA 24025
Owner of Parcel bearing Official Tax Number 1032201:
CHS, Inc.
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fax: (540) 853-1145
E-mail: c1erk@ci.roanoke.va.us
STEPHANIE M. MOON
Deputy City Clerk
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Assistant City Clerk
MARY F. PARKER, CMC
City Clerk
October 22, 2004
File #514
Robert B. Manetta, Chair
City Planning Commission
2831 Stephenson Avenue, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24014
Dear Mr. Manetta:
Pursuant to Section 30-14, Procedure for altering or vacating City streets or
alleys; fees therefor, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, I
am enclosing copy of an application received in the City Clerk's Office on
October 22, 2004, from Daniel F. Layman, Jr., Attorney, representing CHS, Inc.,
and Carilion Medical Center, requesting that a 15-foot alley running between
Whitmore Avenue and Reserve Avenue, S. W., parallel to and generally 100 feet
west of Jefferson Street, S. W., be permanently vacated, discontinued and
closed.
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Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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Enclosures
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Robert B. Manetta
October 22, 2004
Page 2
pc: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council
Daniel F. Layman, Jr., Attorney, Woods Rogers PLC, P. O. Box 14125,
Roanoke, Virginia 24038
Susan S. Lower, Director, Real Estate Valuation
Martha P. Franklin, Secretary, City Planning Commission
Philip C. Schirmer, City Engineer
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Steven J. Talevi, Assistant City Attorney
J. Frederick Gusler, City Planner II
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VIRGINIA:
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE
Inre: VACATION OF A IS-FOOT ALLEY
RUNNING BETWEEN WHITMORE
AVENUE, SW, AND RESERVE
AVENUE, SW, IN THE CITY OF
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
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Application of Carilion
Medical Center and
CHS, Inc.
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
(I) Carilion Medical Center and CHS, Inc. ("Petitioners") apply to have the IS-foot
alley running between Whitmore Avenue, SW, and Reserve Avenue, SW, parallel to and
generally 100 feet west of Jefferson Street, SW, in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, permanently
vacated, discontinued, and closed pursuant to Section 15.2-2006, Code of Virginia, and Section
30-14, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), both as amended.
(2) The alley to be closed is located in the South Jefferson Redevelopment Area and
lies between two areas that are currently the subject of redevelopment by the petitioners.
Petitioners are the owners of all of the parcels ofland on both sides of the alley. The lots owned
by petitioner Carilion Medical Center are identified by City of Roanoke Official Tax Nos.
1032001,1032002,1032005,1032006,1032101, 1032102, 1032103, 1032104, 1032105 and
1032106; the lot owned by petitioner CHS, Inc. is identified by City of Roanoke Official Tax No.
1032201. All ofthese lots and the alley are shown on the copy of a portion of City Appraisal
Map Sheet 103 which is attached to this Application as Exhibit A.
(3) The alley interferes with the redevelopment project being conducted by the City of
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority on behalf of the City and is proposed to be
RKE# 0889176.WPD.1, 077636-00260-01
incorporated into a redeveloped parcel or parcels under the Redevelopment Plan adopted by City
Council. Petitioners desire, by the requested closure, to eliminate this legal impediment to
redevelopment. Petitioners believe that no inconvenience to the public or to any landowner will
result from the closing hereby requested.
(4) Petitioners further request that, since the alley is in an area which is the subject of
the Redevelopment Plan adopted by the City and in which the petitioners are active participants,
no charge be imposed for the transfer to them of the land underlying the alley after it is closed.
WHEREFORE, Carilion Medical Center and CHS, Inc. respectfully request that the
above-described alley be permanently vacated, discontinued and closed by the Council of the
City of Roanoke in accordance with Section 15.2-2006, Code of Virginia, and Section 30-14,
Code of the City of Roanoke, both as amended to date.
Date: OC:fo/oP.r 2. 2- , 2004
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Property Owners Affected by the Requested Alley Closing
Owner of Parcels bearing Official Tax Numbers 1032001, 1032002, 1032005, 1032006, and
1032101-1032106:
Carilion Medical Center
P. O. Box 12385
Roanoke, VA 24025
Owner of Parcel bearing Official Tax Number 1032201:
CHS, Inc.
P. O. Box 12385
Roanoke, V A 24025
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VIRGINIA:
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE
In re: VACATION OF A 15-FOOT ALLEY
RUNNING BETWEEN WHITMORE
AVENUE, SW, AND RESERVE
AVENUE, SW, IN THE CITY OF
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
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Application of Carilion
Medical Center and
CHS, Inc.
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
(I) Carilion Medical Center and CHS, Inc. ("Petitioners") apply to have the IS-foot
alley running between Whitmore Avenue, SW, and Reserve Avenue, SW, parallel to and
generally 100 feet west of Jefferson Street, SW, in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, permanently
vacated, discontinued, and closed pursuant to Section 15.2-2006, Code of Virginia, and Section
30-14, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), both as amended.
(2) The alley to be closed is located in the South Jefferson Redevelopment Area and
lies between two areas that are currently the subject of redevelopment by the petitioners.
Petitioners are the owners of all of the parcels of land on both sides of the alley. The lots owned
by petitioner Carilion Medical Center are identified by City of Roanoke Official Tax Nos.
1032001,1032002,1032005,1032006,1032101, 1032102, 1032103, 1032104, 1032105 and
1032106; the lot owned by petitioner CHS, Inc. is identified by City of Roanoke Official Tax No.
103220 I. All of these lots and the alley are shown on the copy of a portion of City Appraisal
Map Sheet 103 which is attached to this Application as Exhibit A.
(3) The alley interferes with the redevelopment project being conducted by the City of
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority on behalf of the City and is proposed to be
RKE# 0889176.WPD-1, 077836-00280-01
incorporated into a redeveloped parcel or parcels under the Redevelopment Plan adopted by City
Council. Petitioners desire, by the requested closure, to eliminate this legal impediment to
redevelopment. Petitioners believe that no inconvenience to the public or to any landowner will
result from the closing hereby requested.
(4) Petitioners further request that, since the alley is in an area which is the subject of
the Redevelopment Plan adopted by the City and in which the petitioners are active participants,
no charge be imposed for the transfer to them of the land underlying the alley after it is closed.
WHEREFORE, Carilion Medical Center and CHS, Inc. respectfully request that the
above-described alley be permanently vacated, discontinued and closed by the Council of the
City of Roanoke in accordance with Section 15.2-2006, Code of Virginia, and Section 30-14,
Code of the City of Roanoke, both as amended to date.
Date: OC:fo/oP.r 2. 2- , 2004
Respectfully,
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Woods Rogers PLC
P. O. Box 14125
Roanoke, V A 24038
(703) 983-7653
Counsel for Petitioners
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S.w.. Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fax: (540) 853.1145
E-mail: c1erk@ci.roanoke.v3.11s
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
MARY F, PARKER, CMC
City Clerk
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Assistant City Clerk
January 20, 2005
File #200-424
Robert B. Manetta, Chair, and
Members of the City Planning Commission
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Ms. Prince and Gentlemen:
I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 36946-011805 approving the Fairland and
Villa Heights Neighborhood Plan, and amending Vision 2001 - 2020, the City's
Comprehensive Plan, to include the Fairland and Villa Heights Neighborhood Plan.
The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council ofthe City of Roanoke at
a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday, January 18, 2005, and is in full force
and effect upon its passage.
Sincerely, /J
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Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
MFP:ew
Enclosure
Robert B. Manetta and
Members of the City Planning Commission
January 20, 2005
Page 2
pc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
Rolanda B. Russell, Assistant City Manager for Community Development
Martha P. Franklin, Secretary, City Planning Commission
Alfred Dowe, Sr., President, Fairland Civic Organization, 2711 Kirkland Drive,
N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24017
Patricia Reynolds, President, Villa Heights Crime Prevention Organization,
2628 Clifton Street, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24017
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA,
The 18th day of January, 2005.
No. 36946-011805.
AN ORDINANCE approving the Fairland and Villa Heights Neighborhood Plan, and
amending Vision 2001 - 2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to include the Fairland and
Villa Heights Neighborhood Plan; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance
by title.
WHEREAS, the Fairland and Villa Heights Neighborhood Plan (the "Plan") was
presented to the Planning Commission;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 16, 2004,
and recommended adoption of the Plan and amending Vision 2001 - 2020, the City's
Comprehensive Plan (the "Comprehensive Plan"), to include such Plan; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of 915.2-2204, Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended, a public hearing was held before this Council on Tuesday, January 18,
2005, on the proposed Plan, at which hearing all citizens so desiring were given an
opportunity to be heard and to present their views on such amendment.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows:
I. That this Council hereby approves the Fairland and Villa Heights
Neighborhood Plan and amends Vision 2001- 2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to
include the Fairland and Villa Heights Neighborhood Plan as an element thereof.
2. That the City Clerk is directed to forthwith transmit attested copies of this
K:\ORDINANCES\Q.fA1lU.AND-VILLA HG1SL Pl.AN(ROANOKEVISION)OI1705.DOC
ordinance to the City Planning Commission.
3. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading
of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
ATTEST: 0
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City Clerk.
K\ORDINANCES\O-FAlRLAND-VILLA HGTSL PLAN(ROANOKEVISION)OI1705.DOC
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CITY OF ROANOKE
PLANNING BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT
215 Church Aveuue, S.W., Room 166
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Telephone: (540) 853-1730 Fax: (540) 853-1230
E-mail: planning@ci.roanoke.va.us
January 18, 2005
Archi~ectural Review Board
Board of Zoning Appeals
Planning Commission
Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor
Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Vice Mayor
Honorable M. Rupert Cutler, Council Member
Honorable Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member
Honorable Brenda L. McDaniel, Council Member
Honorable Brian J. Wish neff, Council Member
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council:
Subject:
Fairland and Villa Heights Neighborhood Plan
Planning Commission Action:
Planning Commission public hearing was held on Thursday, December 16, 2004.
By a vote of 7-0, the Commission recommended that Council adopt the Fairland
and Villa Heights Neighborhood Plan as a component of Vision 2001-2020.
Background:
After the Planning Commission Long Range Committee in October, staff received
comments from citizens and felt that additional time was needed to respond to
the comments. Since the n, staff responded and met with residents and feel that
most issues in the plan have been resolved.
The Fairland/Villa Heights Neighborhood Plan was developed over a series of
meetings and community workshops sponsored by the City's Planning Building
and Development Department. The plan was developed by working with the
Fairland / Villa Heights neighborhood residents and neighborhood organizations
(Fairland Civic Organization, Villa Heights Crime Prevention Organization) to
identify and evaluate existing neighborhood conditions and concerns.
Consideration:
Vision 2001-2020 recommends that detailed neighborhood plans be developed
and adopted for each of Roanoke's neighborhoods.
The plan for the Fairland/Villa Heights has been reviewed by the neighborhood, by
City staff and by the Long Range Planning Committee of the Planning Commission.
In the planning process, residents and staff identified the following major issues
facing the neighborhood:
. Crime
. Code Enforcement
. Flooding/Storm Drainage improvements
. Cove Road safety and storm drain improvements
. Compatibility of infill development
. Future vacant land developments
. Aging Neighbors
The plan identifies four high priority initiatives:
· Residential Development - encourage the design and development of
new housing that is compatible with existing structures, attract new
homeowners by developing infill parcels and, make the neighborhood
more attractive by placing greater emphasis on code enforcement
violations, and emphasize rehabilitation of substandard housing.
· Infrastructure - improve storm water drainage, emphasizing Cove Road,
Lafayette Boulevard and Fairland Road. Improve streetscapes by
providing proper maintenance of trees and shrubs, planting new street
trees, and improving sidewalks and curb and gutter systems for the
entire neighborhood. Establish traffic safety measures for Lafayette
Boulevard, Cove Road, and incorporate alternative transportation
corridors for bicycles.
· Economic Development - identify the areas around the intersection of
Cove Road and Lafayette Boulevard and the intersection of Lafayette
Boulevard and Melrose Avenue as Village Centers. Consider establishing
incentives for small business development within these areas.
· Code Enforcement - improve the area's physical appearance by
continuing to target the neighborhood for code enforcement.
The plan also includes a future land use map to guide development and zoning
patterns in the neighborhood.
Mr. Jacques Scott, City Planner introduced and presented on the Fairland/Villa
Heights Neighborhood Plan. Mr. Scott gave a brief report on the overall issues
and initiatives of the plan. Mr. Scott also reviewed the changes to the future
land use map that stemmed from the Long Range Planning Committee, held
October 1, 2004.
Mr. Chrisman stated that he would like to see some language in the plan
relative to three (3) foot planting strips, consistent with other neighborhood
plans (i.e. Grandin Road). Mr. Williams stated that he would like to see Melrose
Avenue added to policy two (2) on page 22 of the plan in relation to designing
major streets to accommodate pedestrians and bicycles traffic. Mr. Manetta
requested some language be placed in the plan that relates to the lack of a
greenway within the neighborhoods. In addition, he suggested that Lick Run
greenway should somehow connect through the neighborhood. Mr. Williams
also agreed that language be placed in the plan to suggest that Lick Run
Greenway connect to the Roanoke Country Club.
Recommendations:
By a vote of 7-0, the Planning Commission recommends adoption of the Fairland
and Villa Heights Neighborhood Plan as a component of Vision 2001-2020, the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
Respectfully submitted,
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Robert B. Ma~~t~1, Chairma~
City Planning Commission
attachment
cc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
Rolanda Russell, Assistant City Manager for Community Development
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Steven J. Talevi, Assistant City Attorney
IN THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
This 16th day of December, 2004
A RESOLUTION recommending the adoption of the Fairland and Villa Heights
Neighborhood Plan as an element of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
WHEREAS, a series of community workshops were held in the Fairland and Villa
Heights neighborhood to gain input into the plan;
WHEREAS, the draft plan has been reviewed by the neighborhood, city staff, and
the Long Range Planning Committee of the City of Roanoke Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Fairland and Villa Heights Neighborhood Plan has been
advertised in accordance with Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as
amended, and pursuant to that notice, a public hearing was held on December 16,
2004, at which all persons having an interest in the matter were given a chance to be
heard.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Roanoke that it
recommends to City Council that the Fairland and Villa Heights Neighborhood Plan,
dated December 16, 2004, be adopted as an element of the City's Comprehensive
Plan, and that by signature of its Chairman below, the Planning Commission hereby
certifies the attached copy of the neighborhood plan to City Council.
ATTEST:
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Chairman
Draft
Fairland and Villa Heights Neighborhood Plan
January 18, 2005
Department of Planning Building and
Development
Introduction
The Fairland and Villa Heights neighborhoods are set within the overall fabric of
neighborhoods that make up the City of Roanoke. Each neighbor11ood benefits from positive
growth and development of the city as a whole, yet each neighborhood is distinct.
Fairland and Villa Heights are located in the northwest quadrant of the city with Fairland
abutting Interstate-581, Hershberger Road, and Cove Road. Villa Heights abuts Melrose
Avenue, Lafayette Avenue, and Cove Road. Because of the neighborhoods' locations and
arterial streets, area residents have convenient access to other neighbor11oods and parts of the
city, by way of Cove Road, Melrose Avenue, Hershberger Road, and Interstate 581.
This neighborhood plan is a component of Vision 2001-2020, Roanoke's comprehensive
plan, and contains the following general elements:
. Community Design
. Residential Deve lopment
. Economic Development
. Infrastructure
. Public Services
. Quality of Life
Neighborhood Planning
In 1985, Roanoke Vision, the City's comprehensive plan, declared Roanoke a City of
Neighborhoods. A major recommendation was to develop plans for each neighborhood. Vision
2001-2020 continues support for neighborhood-based planning for a livable and sustainable
city. Roanoke's neighborhoods will be more than just places to live: they will be the nucle us for
civic life. Their local village centers serve as vibrant and accessible places for business,
community services and activities, including higher density housing clusters (Roanoke Vision
2001-2020).
The Fairland and Villa Heights Neighborhood Plan establishes a shared vision and
desired future for the neighborhood. Residents, government officials, and city staff collaborated
to develop this plan as a framework for the future. Neighborhood groups and organizations,
including the Fairland Civic Organization, various departments within city government, and
individual residents and businesses, must work together to achieve the goals and help shape
the future of the neighborhood.
A neighborhood plan is a document used by the City to guide actions for neighbor11ood
improvement The plan uses the ideas and knowledge of the people who live and work in the
community to set goals and manage change over time. This neighborhood plan includes
recommended actions for neighborhood improvement. Such actions could include zoning
changes, physical improvements, and special programs to help market the community. The
plan will also set priorities so that the most important actions are completed as soon as possible.
Once the plan is completed, it is officially adopted by City Council as a component of the overall
Comprehensive Plan,
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Strategic Initiatives
Planni ng staff conducted a detailed study of current neighborhood conditions, especially
land use patterns and infrastructure. Residents were involved throughout the development of
the plan through a series of four workshops given on October 9th and 23rd of 2003, November
13th, 2003 and June 3rd, 2004. Major initiatives identified through the process included:
· Residential Development- encourage the design and development of new housing
that is compatible with existing structures, attract new homeowners by developing infill
parcels, make the neighborhood more attractive by placing greater emphasis on code
enforcement violations, and emphasize rehabilitation of substandard housing,
· Infrastructure - improve storm water drainage, emphasizing Cove Road, Lafayette
Boulevard and Fairland Road. Improve streetscapes by providing proper
maintenance of trees and slTubs, planting new street trees, shade and ornamental
trees, and improving sidewalks, curb and gutter system for the entire neighborhood.
Establish traffic safety measures for Lafayette Boulevard, Cove Road, and incorporate
alternative transportation measures for bicycles.
· Economic Development- identify the areas around the intersection of Cove Road
and Lafayette Boulevard and the intersection of Lafayette Boulevard and Melrose
Avenue as Village Centers. Consider establishing incentives for small business
development within these areas.
· Code Enforcement- improve the area's appearance by continuing to target the
neighborhood for code enforcement.
This plan makes recommendations for neighborhood improvements over the short and
long term. City government will be a major factor in implementing this plan, but citizen
involvement is essential, particularly with respect to monitoring properties and code violations.
The Neighborhood
Development
Fairland and Villa Heights are primarily single-family neighborhoods. Fairland is a newer
neighborhood, with most homes built since the 1950s. Villa Heights saw development of homes
starti ng in the 1930s and a later development surge in the 1970s. Both neighborhoods are well
established and continue to see housing development by way of infill development and
replacement of older homes with new. Today, both neighborhoods have a wide range of home
styles with small commercial pockets at both ends of Lafayette Boulevard.
Population
The population of Fairland and Villa Heights increased between 1990 and 2000. It
appears that most of the population increase is accounted for by increases in the number of
younger people less than 18 years old.
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The percentage of Black population increased during the last decade from 76% to 80%,
while the White population decreased from 23% to 16%. Other races such as Latino and Asian
increased more than five fold.
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Households
Owner
Renter
3988 4332
3043 3483
916 692
29 157
1482 1755
904 983
578 772
g
+9%
+15%
-25%
+441%
Population
Black
White
Other
+18%
+9%
+34%
Ages
0-17
18-34
34-65
65 and older
845
1065
1501
577
1172
880
1663
617
+39%
-17%
+11%
+7%
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Population and Housing
2000
Population
Black
White
Other
Ages
0-17
18-34
35-64
65 and over
Households
Owners
Renters
Fairland Percentage
1492
1201 80%
221 15%
70 5%
Villa Heights
2840
2282
471
87
Percentage Roanoke
94,911
80% 25,380
17% 65,848
3% 3,683
Percentage
26%
69%
4%
519
390
487
96
35%
26%
33%
6%
653
490
1176
521
23%
17%
41%
18%
18,383 19%
25,218 27%
35,750 38%
15,560 16%
42,003
23,637 56%
18,366 44%
649
191
458
1106
792
314
29%
71%
72%
28%
In 2000, the population for both neighborhoods was 4,332, for a total of 4.6% of Roanoke's
population. The largest age bracket is 35 - 64. In the Fairland neighborhood alone, population
is 1,492, with 649 households, and in Villa Heights, the population is 2,840, with 1,106
households. Census data indicate the following trends:
. Homeownership rates are very high in Villa Heights (72%). Fairland however, has a very
low rate (29%) due to a large number of multifamily units in the West Wind apartment
complex. The combined ownership rate for both neighborhoods is 56%, which is
consistent with Roanoke's overall rate,
· Both neighborhoods have a predominantly Black population (80%).
· Villa Height's age profile is similar to Roanoke's while Fairland has a proportionally
greater number of young people and fewer elderly people.
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Community Design
The Fairland and Villa Heights neighborhoods have a mixture of traditional and suburban
development patterns, characterized by interconnected streets, medium to large lots (6,000 sq.
ft. or greater), and one to two-story homes in a variety of housing styles.
Most of Fairland 's land area contains single-family detached dwellings on medium to
large lots. Housing style are typically modern brick ranches. West Wind is a multifamily
development built in the early 1980s with 288 units at the northern edge of the neighborhood.
Small commercial uses along Hershberger Road and Cove Road are the main areas of
commercial activity. Most of Fairland's single-family homes were built in the 1950s.
Subdivided in 1910, Villa Heights was one of Roanoke's earliest suburban areas. The
southern part of the neighborhood contains mostly traditional house styles with front porches.
Moving north through the neighborhood, one encounters more modern styles such as ranches
and split-levels.
Residents who attended the workshops tended to be longer-term residents who've lived in
the area for over ten years. Villa Heights residents seemed to have a strong sense of community
as many knew each other on a first-name basis and attended the same schools. Residents
report that a common meeting place is the front porch.
Roanoke Country Club is located on the western edge of the Villa Heights neighborhood.
This area has a clubhouse, an 18-hole golf course, and several town homes. This area is
surrounded by trees and though the club is fenced in indirectly it has a positive effect on the
Villa Heights neighborhood. A Methodist home for the elderly is located next to the Roanoke
Country Club. The home has a two-story complex building, in addition to small town home units
for people who need assistance.
Both neighborhoods have several different styles of homes ranging from large
farmhouses, American Four/squares, small Bungalows and modern Ranch styles. Some streets
within Villa Heights have many styles represented on a single street. Several homes have front
yard setbacks far from the street resulting in inconsistent building lines along the street A few
large sized lots of40,000 to 45,000 square feet remain in Villa Heights. These lots could be
subdivided, but lack of street frontage would be an issue. Otherwise, housing development
opportunities are limited to infill development of existing lots.
Sidewalk systems in the neighborhood are aging and inconsistent in many areas. Some
are in need of repairing or replacing, and the sidewalk system needs to be completed. Many
residents feel sidewalks are an importart neighborhood asset.
Zoning and land use patterns in both neighborhoods can be summarized into six general
categories:
. Traditional Residential- most, if not all, of the core of both neighborhoods is primarily
single-family detached houses. Zoned as a Residential Single-Family District (RS-3), it is
intended to provide for medium population densities, and to promote and encourage the
revitalization and preservation of single-family neighborhoods in the inner areas of the
city, RS-3 allows for the development of small and irregularly shaped lots,
. Residential Multifamily - near Hershberger Road there are two multifamily complexes,
both zoned Residential Multifamily Medium Density District (RM-2). RM-2 is intended to
encOl.rage the preservation and enhancement of city neighborhoods that have historically
developed with medium population densities, and to encourage infill development in
existing neighborhoods and to accommodate the efficient use of utilities.
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· Commercial Corridor -a strip of commercial zoning is found along the north side of
Melrose Avenue south of Villa Heights. However, most of the parcels are actually used
for residential purposes.
· Village Center - there is a small commercial node at the corner of Cove Road and
Lafayette Boulevard. Zoned General Commercial District (C-2), this district is intended to
enhance existing neighborhood shopping areas and provide a range of neighborhood
retail, and service establishments.
· Small Village Center - located on Melrose Avenue at the corner intersection of Lafayette
Boulevard there is a small commercial strip zoned General Commercial District (C-2), the
area contains local businesses on a small neighborhood scale (i.e. cleaners, barber
shop, convenience store, etc,).
· Villa Heights Park- This area of public land located on Clifton Avenue and Prillaman
Street. It is the heart of the Villa Heights neighborhood and has high pedestrian activity.
· Roanoke Country Club - This privately owned recreation facility, is a 119-acre area
zoned Residential Single-family District (RS-3). The area has a golf course, clubhouse,
and several homes on its grounds. This area is isolated from the rest of the
neighborhood by a fence and tree buffer.
Fair/and and Villa HeIghts Existing Zoning
Zoning
Residential Single Family 3 - RS-3
Residential Multifamily 1 - RM-1
Residential Multifamily 2 - RM-2
Commercial Office - C-1
General Commercial - C-2
Light Manufacturing - LM
Total
Number of Parcels
570
905
14
67
36
1
1593
Percentage of Parcels
35.8%
57%
.9%
4.2%
2.3%
.01%
100%
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Fairland and Villa Heights Ex/stmg Land Use
Land Use
Single-Family
Two - Family
Multifamily
Commercial
Industrial
Vacant
Religious Institution
Park
Group Facility
Total
Number of Properties
1260
58
9
27
2
216
7
10
4
1593
Percentage of Land
79%
3.6%
.6%
2%
.1%
13.6%
.4%
.6%
,3%
100%
Residential Development
Roanoke takes pride in its history and its architecture of older homes, but within the Villa
Heights neighborhood some of the older housing stock has deteriorated, and left abandon.
Neighbors complain of blight conditions with older homes and building code enforcement
inspectors work routinely to respond to substandard conditions. The homes in the Fairland
neighborhood are not as old as the homes in Villa Heights. Most of the code enforcement
issues in Fairland involve outdoor storage or inoperative cars.
Most of the residential dwellings in Fairland were built as single-family dwellings between
1950s and 1970s. Since the early 1980s, new single-family housing development has been
sparse, while there was an increase in multifamily development.
Villa Heights also has seen limited development in the past twenty years. Scattered
around the neighborhood are two-family dwellings, but single-family homes are the predominant
housing type. Few empty parcels are available for development.
After World War II, many veterans settled in the area establishing it as a bedroom
community. Many original homeowners are still occupying their homes. Homeowner retention
is a positive attribute to a neighborhood but subsequently produces an effect in which older
homeowners find it more difficult to maintain their homes.
In the Fairland area, the newest and largest multifamily development is West Wind
Apartments. It is comprised of 24 buildings with 288-apartment units. Access is from Ordway
Road. The complex contains recreation facilities, including a swimming pool.
Located in the Villa Heights neighborhood on Hershberger Road are Valley View
Gardens apartments. Built in 1974, it is a small apartment community consisting of four, three -
story apartment buildings. Access is from Hershberger Road and resident parking is located in
front of each building. The apartment complex does not contain any recreational facilities
Within the Fairland neighborhood, are several large tracts of land that have not been developed.
These parcels are located next to Interstate 581, and range from 8 acres to 36 acres. Flood
plain issues limit full development of these parcels. Two parcels totaling seventeen acres and
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zoned RS-3 are located next to the Hershberger Road and Interstate 581 interchange. The
parcels would be conducive to a mixed residential/commercial development with street patterns
connecting to the existing grid pattern. Along Fairland Road is a 32 - acre parcel zoned RS-3,
which would be appropriate for single-family residential development. Any new street is
recommended to be an extension of the same street grid pattern already present Contiguous
to the property on Fairland Road is a 36 - acre parcel also zoned RS-3. Single-family residential
and existing street patterns are recommended for any new development for this area. Each of
these parcels is partially located within floodplain zones, which will have impacts on the
development potential of any of the sites.
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Fairland and Villa Heights
Existing Land Use
Land Uses
Single-family
_ Multifamily
_ Institutional
_ Commercial
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Zoning
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. Residential- Multifamily
. General Commercial
. Light Industrial
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Economic Development
Downtown should continue to be the major employment center of the Roanoke Valley,
but it is important to provide quality job opportunities and services throughout the city. The
Fairland and Villa Heights Neighborhoods have mainly retail commercial development
opportunities available. Businesses are typically locally-owned and are located along arterial
streets such as Melrose Avenue and Hershberger Road. National chains and franchises are
few except for the gas station on Cove Road. Some commercial structures are showing signs of
age, with deterioration of the structures. In 2000, a large commercial chain (Home Depot) built
a home improvement store on Ferncliff Road adjacent to the Fairland neighborhood. The
development of the store has moderately increased traffic on Hershberger Road,
Area residents indicated that easy access to shopping is one of the advantages of living
in the area. While the neighborhood does not have a wide variety of commercial
establishments, commercial vacancy rates are low. Neighborhood shopping areas are utilized
by surrounding residents; however, the commercial areas are not pedestrian or bicycle friendly.
Vision 2001-2020 promotes the village center concept, and identifies the intersection of
Cove Road and Lafayette Boulevard as a potential village center. The village center concept
promotes small commercial nodes with high-density residential elements as a strategic initiative
for the neighborhood. C-2, General Commercial, is the most common type of Commercial
Zoning. However, CN Neighborhood Commercial would be more appropriate in most cases.
Economic Development Opportunities
Corner of Cove Road and Lafayette Boulevard
This area provides an excellent opportunity for a village center to improve the aesthetics and
livability of the Fairland and Villa Heights area. A village center is a place were residents live,
work and shop in a local setting. Existing businesses in the area include a gas station,
restaurant, barbershop, and small grocery store. This area already has the beginnings of a
mixed-use development. Better design elements for this area would help attract more local
businesses and provide a better overall image of the neighborhood. Beautification projects such
as flowers, signs, and trees as well as infrastructure improvements are needed.
Corner of Melrose Avenue and Lafayette Boulevard
This area is an established small village center. Existing businesses include a small drug store,
restaurant, a convenience store, cleaners, clothing shop, music store, beauty salon, barbershop,
and professional office. A small strip mall houses most of the businesses mentioned. The area
needs attention to design character and additional beautification projects are needed. Attractive
design in landscaping and building facades would help the overall image of the area.
Land adjacent to Fairland Lake
This is a parcel of land of 32 acres, zoned RS-3 located on Fairland Road. The northern edge
of the property is in a flood plain the area located next to Interstate 581. Currently the land is
vacant, with some vegetation and rolling terrain. This area could be utilized for additional
housing, Due to its location, the ingress and egress from the site would not be appropriate for
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commercial use, Residents of Fairland are very concerned about development of this property.
Residents feel that future development should be residential in nature and consistent with
existing fabric of the neighborhood.
Land at the ramp of Hershberger Road and Interstate 581
Two parcels totaling 17 acres a re located next to the Hershberger Road and Interstate 581
interchange. The property could be developed as mixed residential/commercial development
with street patterns connecting to the existing street grid, connections to Brooklyn Drive, Glenroy
Street, and Coveland Drive. Ingress and egress would be from Glenroy Street off Ordway
Drive.
Land adjacent to Fairland property
This property is contiguous to the property on Fairland Road, it is a 36-acre parcel zoned RS-3,
and is also partially in flood zones. This area should be developed as single-family residential
use.
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Infrastructure
Both neighborhoods have an interconnected street system. The main thoroughfares that
serve the neighborhood are Cove Road, Lafayette Boulevard, Aspen Street, and Forest Park
Boulevard. Together, these streets move traffic into and around the neighborhoods. Arterial
streets provide convenient access to 1-581, Valley View, and other parts of the city. Local and
collector streets provide for good vehicular and pedestrian circulation,
Within each neighborhood are incomplete sidewalk systems, Villa Heights has
inconsistent sidewalks within the older parts of the neighborhood, where it transitions to areas
built within the last thirty years. Fairlard has sidewalks only on Tremont Drive and partially on
Aspen Street. Residents feel that sidewalks are an important amenity for pedestrian safety.
Residents have concerns about safety on Cove Road, Forest Park and Lafayette
Boulevard, which has a problem with speeders and blind spots at intersections (i.e. Florida
Avenue, Clifton Street and Staunton Avenue). In the last three years, Cove Road has seen
increases in traffic from three new developments, one off Aspen Street (Aspen Grove) and two
subdivisions located less than a mile from the Hershberger Road boundary of Fairland.
Residents feel that these safety issues should be addressed with traffic calming measures, in
addition to trimming or removing vegetation to improve visibility at intersections. To enhance
and encourage lower traffic speeds and increase safety and accessibility, when curb and lor
sidewalks are installed, a minimum three-foot wide grass strip should be included between the
curb and sidewalk to accommodate street trees. Planting a species of street trees that will
enhance the historic character of the neighborhood (i.e. oaks and/or maples) is a part of the
overall historical infrastructure of neighborhood.
Certain areas of the Fairland I Villa Heights neighborhoods suffer from drainage problems
(i.e. Aspen Street, Clifton Street, Prilliman Avenue, etc.). However, some drainage areas have
been addressed within the City's Capital Improvement program, The City has a detailed list of
all known drainage and flooding problems in this area and are working hard to address them
and/or waiting for projects to be funded.
In 2003, the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (RVAMPO)
produced a draft of the long-range transportation plan 2025. Listed on its long range plan are
street improvements to Cove Road from Peters Creek Road, Lafayette Boulevard for three
lanes including bike lanes. Estimated cost for this project is $14.4 million. The long range plan
serves two primary purposes: 1) It provides a list of projects which could "graduate" to the more
near term should unanticipated additional funding become available; and 2) It provides a sense
of direction for citizens to ascertain how the regional transportation system would change, if
additional funding sources are available in the future.
In addition to the recommended improvements to Cove Road, the Villa Heights
neighborhood has eight projects on a waiting list of unfunded Capital Improvement Plan
drainage projects. Projects for Villa Heights drainage system rank from number eight to number
109, but a project could be moved in ranking depending on the severity of the problem.
Projects include:
. Replace culvert under Melrose Avenue box and channel
. Storm drain on Forest Park Boulevard beginning at Palm Street
. Palm Avenue to Aspen Street storm drain
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· Storms drain system to be installed on Glenrose Avenue, Glendale Avenue and a portion
of Grand Avenues
· Storm drain on Golfside Avenue and Forest Park Boulevard
· Storm drain on Aspen Street with connection to Alder Street, Prilliman Avenue, Clifton
Street and Dudley Street.
· Storm drain on Clifton Street to Aspen Street one block of Ajax Avenue and one block of
Wellsley Street to Cove Road.
· Plug existing drainage well and connect inlet to existing storm drain system
Both neighborhoods are well served by public bus service. Valley Metro has several stops in
each neighborhood. Many residents use the bus system, but complain that the system is
complicated and bus service is limited in coverage area and hours of operation. Residents also
commented that they would like to see covered bus stops with benches. Shelters could also be
an opportunity to post information about routes and schedules.
Vision 2001-2020 views gateways as important elements in defining different areas of the
city, and enhancing the neighborhood's image. Villa Heights neighborhood does not have a
welcome sign that denotes its boundaries. Fairland has a neighborhood sign located at the
corner of Aspen Street and Ordway Drive. However, the sign is not visible from the main
thoroughfare. The main gateways into the neighborhoods are:
· Melrose Avenue and Lafayette Boulevard
· Cove Road and Lafayette Boulevard
· Hershberger and Cove Road
· Cove Road and Aspen Street
· Palm Street and Melrose Avenue
. Ferncliff Avenue and Hershberger
Each of these gateways should be enhanced by the addition of landscaping and gateway
signs. Residents expressed interest in beautification of these areas to improve impressions
when entering the neighborhoods. Gateway enhancements shoud be in coordinated with
streetscape improvements, tree planting, and landscaping.
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Fairland and Villa Heights
Streets
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Public Services
Public safety is of great concern and is crucial to improving any neighborhood's future.
Several residents from the Villa Heights neighborhood expressed a perceived increase in
criminal activity particularly on streets surrounding Villa Heights Park and on Lafayette
Boulevard. Residents feel they need more police presence in the neighborhood, by either
bicycle or patrol car.
Community Oriented Policing Effort (C.O.P.E.) units were employed by the
Roanoke Police Department. The Police Department uses a portion of the Villa Heights
Recreation Center as a satellite office. The Street Crimes Sergeant operates from this facility
and patrol officers, detectives, and supervisors use the building periodically to write reports, use
the telephone, and meet with citizens. While the COPE staff had a significant positive impact in
the area, fewer officers were available for this service.
Since the drafting ofthis neighborhood plan, the Roanoke City Police department has,
restructured to a geographic zone policing method. The Department has divided Roanoke into
four (4) zones, Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Southeast. Each zone has a Community
Resource Officer that is overseer on current happenings within their assigned zone. The
restructuring have brought positive reports on policing and positive reports from citizens. Crime
reports in the last three years show a decrease in reports taken and a decrease in most
categories of crime.
Station 9 at 24th Street and Melrose Avenue and Station 5 on 12th Street and Loudon
Avenue provide fire and emergency medical response to the Fairland and Villa Heights
neighborhoods. In addition, the area also receives fire and ambulance service from station #13
located at Appleton and Peters Creek Road, and station #10 located at the airport. Current
response times average four minutes, The Fire/EMS Master Plan proposes relocating Stations
#10 and #13 from their current locations to a more central site, and replacing them with one
large station and multi-service facility serving the same coverage area. The location of the new
station is currently being evaluated.
Code enforcement is a major issue for residents. Some vacant lots in both
neighborhoods have an abundance of vegetation and debris. Junk cars and junk outdoor
storage are recurring violations. Effective code enforcement is essential to future revitalization
efforts and must be aggressively pursued in the Fairland and Villa Heights neighborhood.
All residents have public refuse and recycling collection. Roanoke has made a
commitment by stating in the overall comprehensive plan to recycle material wherever feasible.
Many residents participate in the recycling program.
Quality of Life
The Villa Heights Park is located west of Lafayette Boulevard on Clifton Street. The park
is 5.7 acres and features a recreation center in a historic building. In addition, the park has a
number of outdoor recreation facilities:
· Football field
· Baseball diamond
· Basketball courts
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. Children Playground Equipment
. Open space
. Recreational center
The recreation center is a house built ca. 1830 that has been renovated into a community
center. Within the center is a community room, art & craft rooms, ping-pong table, and kitchen
and office space. It is a community asset for the neighborhood and a significant historical
structure. During the public workshops, residents expressed the need for the park to have a
walking trail and more recreational activities and facilities for the elderly, such as shuffleboard,
and chess and checker tables.
The department of Parks and Recreations has conducted further workshops concerning
the future of the historical house at Villa Heights Park. From the workshops, residents have
compiled a list of several programs they would like to see active, different partnerships with
churches and organizations, and present issues. Many of the programs listed were consistent
with the programs given in the neighborhood plan workshops, such as senior activities, arts &
crafts, and after school programs. Partnerships are a critical component to the success of the
center, residents listed schools, churches, Valley Metro, libraries and the police department as a
source for assistance and collaboration of events. Issues listed were transportation for seniors,
safety, participation, and promotions of programs. The workshops were a source of tremendous
value in evaluating and planning future endeavors for the park
Various churches in the area offer their facilities for community meetings and activities.
Of the seven churches located within the neighborhoods, many have outreach programs for the
area. Residents mentioned that they would like to see the churches in the area come together
and have a stronger presence in the neighborhoods.
Children in the FairlandNilla Heights neighborhood attend Forest Park Elementary
School, William Ruffner Middle School, and William Fleming High. Forest Park School is
located on Melrose Avenue, just south of Villa Heights. William Ruffner and William Fleming are
located just north of the Fairland neighborhood. While there are three schools within the area,
many youth are not involved with organized sports or clubs. The city's Youth Services offer
different programs aimed at children for activities and programs for development of skills such
as job training, interview skills, and resume-building. Churches in the neighborhood have youth
leagues in various sports, in addition to after school programs and a computer lab.
The Fairland Civic Organization is the neighborhood organization for the Fairland
neighborhood. Their concerns and mission are to work toward beautifying the neighborhood as
a whole, while improving the community as a desirable place to live. The Villa Heights
neighborhood organization is active as individuals but currently they are not meeting as group.
Each neighborhood is unique in its number of people, businesses, and groups who have
vested interest in the neighborhoods future growth and development. All playa part and should
participate in the common goals and development of the neighborhood's future.
Greenways
Roanoke Vision 2001-2020 recommends that greenways be developed to link
neighborhoods and important destinations throughout the city. Currently there are no
Greenways paths within the Fairtand / Villa Heights neighborhood area. The closest would be
Lick Run Greenway that paths through the Washington Park neighborhood and the Gainsboro
neighborhood and ends at the Hotel Roanoke downtown Roanoke. Greenways are corridors of
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protected space used for recreation, conservation, and transportation. The planned Lick Run
Greenway will connect Valley View Mall with Hotel Roanoke, there has been a suggestion to
have the Lick Run Greenway link to the Roanoke Country Club. The greenway will create a
well-defined link for the neighborhood and serve as a recreational and transportation amenity.
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Future Land Use
Land Use
Single Family Residential
_ Single & Two Family Residential
_ Multifamily
_ Office Resid..,tial Mix
. Village C..,ter
General Commercial
_ Light Industrial
_ Racreation/Open SpacelPark
_ Institutional
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Recommendations
Community Design
Policies
1, Roanoke will encourage development of Fairland and Villa Heights as a mixed traditional
and suburban neighborhood model prescribed by Vision 2001-2020. Compatibility
between diverse uses will be encouraged through quality design.
2. New development should enhance and contribute to the neighborhood's long-term
viability. New development should be compatible with the scale, setbacks, and style of
the current housing stock.
3. Streets are to be designed to support auto, pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Interconnected
street patterns should be retained and enhanced.
4. Village Center development should be identifiable and neighborhood oriented. In
addition, it needs be accessible for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Actions
1. Identify specific areas for opportunities to establish neighborhood identity through
community gateways.
2. Develop a streetscape safety improvement strategy for Lafayette Boulevard, Cove Road,
and Forest Park Boulevard. Priority should be on Cove Road.
3. Encourage collaboration of community groups and churches to initiate beautification
projects with a priority on improving gateways.
4. Change zoning at the intersection of Cove Road and Lafayette Boulevard to
neighborhood commercial to encourage a mix of uses.
5. Initiate comprehensive rezoning to encourage the desired development patterns in
accordance with the Future Land Use map.
6. Discourage strip commercial development along Melrose Avenue.
7, Identify vacant lots and develop neighborhood initiatives for development of those lots in
a manner consistent with the policies of this plan,
8. Evaluate Villa Heights area for inclusion in the Neighborhood Design District Overlay.
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Residential Development
Policies
1. Roanoke will encourage the Fairland and Villa Heights neighborhoods to be mixed-use
urban neighborhoods with opportunities for housing, employment, and services for all
ages, races, and incomes.
2. Ensure the design of new infill housing is compatible with the existing uses.
3. Maintain home ownership rates through financing programs for homebuyers particular to
the neighborhood.
4. Encourage better stewardship of vacant properties by working with area neighbors and
the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Services to increase their level of vigilance
of housing maintenance in addition to targeted code enforcement.
5. Support residential development on the empty parcel adjacent to Fairland Road.
Actions
1. Collaborate with community organizations and housing developers to find ways to
maintain and increase home ownership in the neighborhoods.
2. Insure that new housing development and infill-housing models are consistent with
design guidelines of Vision 2001-2020,
3. Improve the networking system between the neighborhood and Roanoke City
departments for code violations reporting.
4. Encourage programs with incentives for homeownershp for people interested in living in
the neighborhoods.
5. Expand the Rehabilitation District to the Villa Heights neighborhood and expansion of the
Rental Inspection Program.
Economic Development
Policies
1. Support, retain, and expand business development that is compatible with neighborhood
character and scale.
2. Village Centers need to complement the existing fabric of the neighborhood and have a
strong pedestrian link into its surrounding areas.
3. Support village center development at the intersection of Cove Road and Lafayette
Boulevard and at the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Lafayette Boulevard.
4. Ensure good relationships between residential and commercial development through
thoughtful site and building design and landscaping.
5, Encourage a mix of commercial uses that will improve the vitality and connectivity of
existing neighborhood areas.
6. Discourage strip development along Melrose Avenue,
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Actions
1. Reevaluate limits of commercial areas with the update of the zoning ordinance, based on
the future land use map.
2. Market the area Village Centers with emphasis on commercial uses with minimal noise
and lighting impacts.
3. Support new development in the area that will encourage the appropriate use, design,
and scale consistent with existing land use.
Infrastructu re
Policies
1. Streetscapes will be attractive and well maintained.
2. Major streets (Le. Cove Road, Hershberger Road, Melrose Avenue, and Lafayette
Boulevard) will be designed to accommodate pedestrians, bicycles, and motor vehicles.
3. Connectivity of streets will be maintained and enhanced.
4. Streetlights should provide adequate illumination while avoiding glare and light pollution.
5, Storm water problems will be addressed though public improvements.
6. Functional alleys should be maintained.
7. Ensure arterial and collector streets have safe pedestrian accommodations such as
sidewalks or pedestrian pathways.
8. Plant species of street trees that enhance the historic character of the neighborhood
such as oaks and maples,
Actions
1. Consider gateways with neighborhood signs at the intersection of Hershberger Road
and Cove Road, Melrose Avenue and Lafayette Boulevard, and Cove Road and
Lafayette Boulevard.
2, Improve public transportation service by considering extended service hours and
providing covered bus stops with seating for the elderly and handicapped.
3. Encourage neighborhood organizations and the Department of Neighborhood Services
to sponsor tree-planting projects.
4. Address safety issues of speeders and blind sight lines on Lafayette Boulevard and
Cove Road with traffic calming measures, and/or trimming or removing bushes.
5. Address storm water drainage problems on Cove Road, Pittsfield, Forest Park
Boulevard, Aspen Street, Lakeview Drive, and Springhill Drive.
6. Create the bicycle connections on Lafayette Boulevard and Cove Road and streetscape
improvements along Melrose Avenue identified in the Vision 2001-2020 plan,
7. Implement appropriate measures for traffic calming on Lafayette Boulevard, Cove Road,
Forest Park, and Aspen Street.
8. Coordinate new sidewalk and/or ClJ"b and guttering with repairs and addition of
amenities such as street trees, shade, and ornamental.
9. Assess arterial and collector streets for pedestrian and bicycle accommodations.
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Public Service
Policies
1. Aggressively enforce property maintenance and nuisance codes,
2. Support collaboration with the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates.
3. The city will continue providing excellent fire/EMS protection to the Fairland and Villa
Heights neighborhoods.
4, The city will continue to encourage solid waste recycling.
5, Support neighborhood watch programs and other Crime Prevention Though
Environmental Design (C.PT.ED) principles that will enhance the safety and character
of the neighborhood.
Actions
1, Distribute information on code enforcement efforts in the neighborhoods.
2. Continue incentive programs that encourage affordable housing opportunity for police
officers living in the neighborhood.
3. Enhance communication between residents, the neighborhood organizations, and the
city of Roanoke, for increased awareness of neighborhood, and assistance programs
offered.
4. Increase police presence within the neighborhoods.
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Quality of Life
Policies
1, Support community empowerment by building neighborhood based organizations.
2. Villa Heights Park should be maintained as a community asset.
3, The tree canopy should be maintained and increased throughout the neighborhood,
4. Encourage neighborhood churches to coordinate efforts to improve the quality and
range of outreach services.
Actions
1. Revitalize the Villa Heights neighborhood organization.
2. Consider planting trees with large canopies (i.e. Oaks, Maples, and/or Ash) along streets
with existing large canopy trees.
3. Work with the Department of Parks and Recreation to determine the priority and
feasibility of developing some of the following needs:
a. More senior activities and benches
b, New exercise trail around the park
c, New water fountain
d. Improved recreation center facility
4. Consider extending the Lick Run Greenway through the Fairland/villa Heights
neighborhood connecting to the Roanoke Country Club.
5. Improve neighborhood appearance by beautifying gateway areas and consider the
following areas for gateway signs:
a. Melrose Avenue and Lafayette Boulevard for Villa Heights
b. Cove Road and Lafayette Boulevard for both neighborhoods
c. Hershberger and Cove Road for both neighborhoods
d. Cove Road and Aspen Street for Fairland
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Implementation
Community Design
Gateway Beautification
Vacant lot development
Comprehensive Rezoning
Residential Development
Implement home ownership programs
Implement Neighborhood Design
District
Identify development opportunities
Economic Development
Develop Village Center at the
intersection of Cove Road, Lafayette
Boulevard
Infrastructure
Address storm water problems on Cove
Road
Plant street trees, Improve
streetscapes
Address safety issues on Lafayette
Boulevard
Repair and complete sidewalk and curb
system
Public Services
Enaot program for neighborhood crime
prevention and code enforcement
violations.
Quality of Life
Continued maintenance of Villa Heights
Park
Develop Neighborhood Watch Program
in the Villa Heights area,
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Code Enforcement - NG: Neighborhood Groups - PD: Police Department - PR: Parks and
Recreation Department - ED: Economic Development - PW: Public Works - EN: Engineering
Division - TD: Transportation Division
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Roanoke, Virginia
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice Is hereby ,Iven
pursuant to J 16.2-22o.t., of'
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2001 . 2020, the City's
Comprehensive Plan, Is
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consktered by City Council"
on rile In the Office or the
City Clerk, Room-456, Noel
C. Taykw MunlCipllI Bulldlnc.
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amended to include the Fairland and Villa Heights Neighborhood Plan as an element of such
Comprehensive Plan.
A copy of the proposed Fairland and Villa Heights Neighborhood Plan to be
considered by City Council is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, Noel C.
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SHEILA N. HARTMAN
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January 20, 2005
File #200-424
Robert B. Manetta, Chair, and
Members of the City Planning Commission
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Ms. Prince and Gentlemen:
I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 36947-011805 approving the Grandin Court
Neighborhood Plan, and amending Vision 2001 - 2020, the City's Comprehensive
Plan, to include the Grandin Court Neighborhood Plan.
The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council ofthe City of Roanoke at
a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday, January 18, 2005, and is in full force
and effect upon its passage.
Sincerely, ~
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City Clerk
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Enclosure
Robert B. Manetta and
Members of the City Planning Commission
January 20, 2005
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pc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
Rolanda B. Russell, Assistant City Manager for Community Development
Martha P. Franklin, Secretary, City Planning Commission
Ms. Wendy Jones, President, Grandin Court Civic League,
2714 Tillett Road, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24015
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA,
The 18th day of January, 2005.
No. 36947-011805.
AN ORDINANCE approving the Grandin Court Neighborhood Plan, and amending
Vision 2001 - 2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to include the Grandin Court
Neighborhood Plan; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title.
WHEREAS, the Grandin Court Neighborhood Plan (the "Plan") was presented to the
Planning Commission;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 16,2004,
and recommended adoption of the Plan and amending Vision 2001 - 2020, the City's
Comprehensive Plan (the "Comprehensive Plan"), to include such Plan; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of 915.2-2204, Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended, a public hearing was held before this Council on Tuesday, January 18,
2005, on the proposed Plan, at which hearing all citizens so desiring were given an
opportunity to be heard and to present their views on such amendment.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows:
1. That this Council hereby approves the Grandin Court Neighborhood Plan and
amends Vision 2001- 2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to include the Grandin Court
Neighborhood Plan as an element thereof.
2. That the City Clerk is directed to forthwith transmit attested copies of this
ordinance to the City Planning Commission.
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3. pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 ofthe City Charter, the second reading
of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
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CITY OF ROANOKE
PLANNING BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT
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Architectural Review Board
Board of Zoning Appeals
PlanninR Commission
January 18, 2005
Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor
Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Vice Mayor
Honorable M. Rupert Cutler, Council Member
Honorable Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member
Honorable Brenda L. McDaniel, Council Member
Honorable Brian J. Wishneff, Council Member
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council:
Subject: Grandin Court Neighborhood Plan
Planning Commission Action:
Planning Commission public hearing was held on Thursday, December 16,
2004. By a vote of 7-0, the Commission recommended that City Council adopt
the Grandin Court Neighborhood Plan as a component of Vision 2001-2020.
Background:
Grandin Court is a well-defined residential community bordered by Grandin
Road to the north, Creston Avenue to the south, Persinger Road to the east,
and Roanoke County to the west. The neighborhood is fully developed with
most of the homes built between 1920 and 1960. Brambleton Avenue and
Grandin Road provide access to other parts of the region.
Grandin Court has an abundance of amenities that create a high quality of life.
The neighborhood features three parks, two greenways, a recreational center,
schools within walking distance, and pleasing streets that residents walk day
and night. The majority of houses are one and two-story brick houses that front
tree-lined streets, thus creating a sense of permanency and stability. Children
attend Grandin Court Elementary, James Madison Middle School, and Patrick
Henry High School. Excellent city parks and greenways create visual beauty and
recreational activities.
Three public workshops were held with the neighborhood in spring/summer
2004. Various City staff attended these meetings and staff worked closely with
interested residents throughout the process.
Considerations:
This plan proposes four priority initiatives and recommendations:
1. Reactivate the Grandin Court Civic League
Residents should be involved in neighborhood improvement and
advocacy.
2. Strengthen neighborhood identity
Install gateway signs at specific locations on Brambleton Avenue and
Brandon Road.
3. Encourage the establishment of vibrant village centers
Located along the western segment of Brambleton Avenue and at the
intersection of Grandin Road and Guilford Avenue. Village centers should
be dense, compact in size, and identifiable. Uses in village centers should
generally be neighborhood-oriented commercial, but should also contain
some businesses that serve a larger market.
The village center on Brambleton Avenue should make a distinct change
in character when entering from Roanoke County. The development
pattern and infrastructure should more resemble a main street than a
continuation of the strip commercial pattern found in the county.
4. Improve corridors and gateways
Streets and gateways should be attractively designed. Specific attention
should be placed on Brambleton Avenue because it is a major gateway to
Roanoke. Functionally, streets will accommodate autos, pedestrians, and
bicycles. Trees should be used to create a canopy over streets, so large
species of trees should be used whenever possible.
Traffic-calming strategies should be incorporated into impro vements.
The priority should be on providing an improved pedestrian environment.
The four priority recommendations address the most prominent issues in the
neighborhood, but are not comprehensive. The plan contains a number of
other action items. Vision 2007-2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, provided
the framework for the plan. The policies and actions of the plan are consistent
with those in Vision 2007-2020.
The plan also includes a future land use map to guide development and zoning
patterns in the neighborhood.
Ms. Anne Beckett, City Planner introduced and presented on the Grandin Court
Neighborhood Plan. Ms. Beckett gave a brief report on the overall issues and
initiatives of the plan. Ms. Beckett reviewed the changes to the future land use
map that stemmed from the Long Range Planning Committee, held Decembe r
3, 2004.
Messrs. Williams and Chrisman stated that they would like to see clarification in
the plan relative to three (3) foot planting strips for street trees (pages 12 and
13). Mr. Rife stated that the proposed Patrick Henry High School fitness center
might not be open to the public as was stated in the plan on page 15, Mr.
Scholz recommended that the neighborhood association apply for a grant
through the Department of Neighbo rhood and Housing Services for proposed
signage (page 21).
Recommendation:
By a vote of 7,0, the Planning Commission recommends that City Council adopt
the Grandin Court Neighborhood Plan as a component of Vision 2001-2020, the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
Respectfully submitted,
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Robert B. Manetta, Chairman
City Planning Commission
cc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager
Rolanda Russell, Assistant City Manager
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Steven J. Talevi, Assistant City Attorney
IN THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
This 16th day of December, 2004
A RESOLUTION recommending the adoption of the Grandin Court
Neighborhood Plan as an element of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
WHEREAS, a series of community workshops were held in the Grandin Court
neighborhood to gain input into the plan;
WHEREAS, the draft plan has been reviewed by the neighborhood, city staff, and
the Long Range Planning Committee of the City of Roanoke Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Grandin Court Neighborhood Plan has been advertised in
accordance with Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, and
pursuant to that notice, a public hearing was held on December 16, 2004, at which all
persons having an interest in the matter were given a chance to be heard.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Roanoke that it
recommends to City Council that the Grandin Court Neighborhood Plan, dated
December 16, 2004, be adopted as an element of the City's Comprehensive Plan, and
that by signature of its Chairman below, the Planning Commission hereby certifies the
attached copy of the neighborhood plan to City Council.
ATTEST:
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Chairman
Grandin Court
Draft Neighborhood Plan
Roanoke Virginia
January 18, 2005
Contents:
Introduction, , , , , , . . , , . . ., 1
Community Design "".... 6
Residential Development, , " 9
Economic Development"", 10
Infrastructure ..""""" 12
Public Service ,..."""., 15
Quality of Life, , , , , .. , , , ,. 16
Recommendations, , , , . , . .. 18
Implementation. . . , , , , , , " 25
Acknowledgments, , , , , . , " 27
Introduction
Grandin Court has an abundance of amenities that create a high quality of life. The
neighborhood features three parks, two greenways, a recreational center, schools within
walking distance, and pleasing streets that residents walk day and night. The majority of
houses are one and two-story brick houses that front tree-lined streets, thus creating a sense of
permanency and stability. Located in southwest Roanoke, Grandin Court borders Roanoke
County with direct access toward downtown via Brambleton A venue. Children attend Grandin
Court Elementary, James Madison Middle School, and Patrick Henry High School. Excellent
city parks and greenways create wonderful visual beauty and recreational activities.
Neighborhood Planning
In 1985, Roanoke Vision, the city's comprehensive plan, called for the preservation and
enhancement of existing neighborhoods and recommended that city policies and actions
support neighborhood revitalization and preservation. The current comprehensive plan for the
city, Vision 2001-2020, continues support for neighborhood-based planning for a livable and
sustainable city. Roanoke must work to retain its citizens and improve the livability of its
neighborhoods.
Staff from the City of Roanoke's Planning Building and Development Department
involved the community in the development of this plan. Planners worked with Grandin Court
residents in 2004 through a series of workshops to identify priorities and issues of concern.
Community input was used to develop the policies and actions in the plan.
This plan recommends actions that can be carried out by citizens, the city,
neighborhood organizations, as well as policies that are used to guide future decisions.
Neighborhood and area plans are official documents that City Council adopts and they become
part of the city's comprehensive plan. These initiatives are reflected in the policies and actions
located in the Recommendations section of this document.
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High Priority Initiatives
This plan proposes four priority initiatives:
l. Reactivate the Grandin Court Civic League
2. Strengthen neighborhood identity
3. Encourage the establishment of vibrant village centers
4. Improve corridors and gateways
Plan Elements
Discussion in this plan is organized into six Plan Elements:
I. Community Design looks at physical design development and land use patterns.
2. Residential Development addresses existing and new housing opportunities.
3. Economic Development deals with commercial and industrial development in the
neighborhood.
4, Infrastructure evaluates transportation systems and utility systems.
5, Public Services assess the critical functions of the Fire/EMS, police and other city
services.
6. Quality of Life addresses recreational opportunities, environmental issues, education,
and community involvement.
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Development History
Land development in what would become Grandin Court first began when William Terry
purchased his first 400-acre tract of land in 1775. Seven years later, he purchased another 400-
acre tract. The oldest standing house in the neighborhood is the 'Caretaker' house located in
Fishburn Park. The log house, now covered with wood siding, was built before 1850 on a large
tract of land that straddled Murray Run.
Grandin Court began development in 1926. The area became a part of Roanoke through
annexations in 1926 and 1943. Four entities owned large tracts ofland that eventually
developed into subdivisions, schools and an office park. In 1923, the Weaver Heights
Corporation mapped out "suburban lots" on 140 acres of land that developed into Weaver
Heights and Grandin Court subdivisions within the newly annexed area.
The 1943 annexation brought in I 19-acres that became Fishburn Park, and the land now
occupied by James Madison Middle School and Virginia Western Community College. The
100-acre Kazim Temple tract developed into Shrine Hill Park and the Patrick Henry High
School complex. In 1949, the land owned by the Shenandoah Life Insurance Company became
their office complex.
People
According to the 2000 Census, Grandin Court contains 2,463 residents and 1,212 housing
units. The "average" Grandin Court family has a 36-year old male and a 4 I-year old female
living in an $110,000 home. They earn a median household income of $44,000 (much higher
than the citywide median household income of $30,719), and have a commute of 20 minutes or
less. Nearly one-half of the residents pursued higher education degrees and % of the registered
voters turned out to vote. Females out number males 53% to 47%.
The tables below show general demographic characteristics of Grandin Court and the
surrounding census tract! block groups for the last two censuses. Please note that the numbers
below reflect a slightly larger geographic area than the Grandin Court neighborhood. The total
population decreased slightly, mostly reflected in younger adults and elderly populations. The
2000 Census introduced a race category to incorporate citizens who consider themselves of two
or more races. Fifty-nine residents classified themselves under the new category.
Table 1. Total Po
ulation and Racial Com osition
1990
Census
2530
2509
11
Percent
-3%
-5%
+101%
Total Po ulation
White
African American
Other Races and
Multiracial
+500%
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Grandin Court is losing population and households while gaining slightly in diversity; the
neighborhood contains a 97% white population, while Roanoke has a 69% white population.
Grandin Court's population decreased by 3% (66 people) between 1990 and 2000. During the
same period, Roanoke's population decreased by 1.5 %. Such population losses can usually be
attributed to smaller household sizes. However, the number of housing units also decreased. It
is likely that some conversion of units from multifamily to single-family occurred, leading to
fewer housing units and a population decrease.
Table 2. A e Distribution
1990
Census
2530
505
851
595
Total Po ulation
0-17 Years Old
18-39 Years Old
40-64 Years Old
65 Years and
Over
580
Percentage
Chan e
-3%
+4%
-12%
+3%
-27%
Table 3. Age Distribution: Comparison between
Grandin Court and Roanoke, 2000
0-17 Years Old
18-39 Years Old
40-64 Years Old
65 Years and
Over
Roanoke
+23%
+31%
+30%
+16%
The current age distribution of Grandin Court is almost identical to that of the City as a whole.
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1. Community Design
Physical Layout
Grandin Court is a well-defined residential community bordered by Grandin Road to the north,
Creston A venue to the south, Persinger Road to the east, and Roanoke County to the west. The
neighborhood is fully developed with most of the homes built between 1920 and 1960 on
undulating topography. The arterial corridors of Brambleton A venue and Grandin Road
provide access to other parts of the region.
The neighborhood has focal points and community gathering places in its schools and
parks. Fishburn Park, Shrine Hill Park and Woodlawn Park provide large areas of open space
and wooded areas for outdoor and recreational activities. Grandin Court Elementary, the
Grandin Court Recreational Center, and the Patrick Henry High School complex all provide
excellent amenities and visual variety.
Land Use Patterns
The majority of land is zoned single-family residential with some commercially zoned land.
Guilford Avenue has a strip of multifamily zoning. The total percentage of commercially
zoned properties is minimal, mostly contained in the large parcel for Shenandoah Life, and the
businesses along the western end of Brambleton A venue. City parks and schools account for a
large amount of total land use.
The zoning and land use in Grandin Court can be summarized in five general
categories:
.:. Traditional Residential- the neighborhood is comprised primarily of single-family
detached houses with duplexes scattered throughout the area. Zoned as a Residential
Single-Family District (RS-3), the district provides for medium population densities,
and promotes and encourages the revitalization and preservation of single-family
neighborhoods.
.:. Mixed Density Residential - most of Guilford A venue is a mix of single-family and
multifamily residential units, while areas along Brambleton Avenue make up the
primary Residential Multifamily, Medium Density District (RM-2). The RM-2 District
is intended to encourage the preservation and enhancement of city neighborhoods
which have historically developed with medium population densities and to provide for
a compatible mix of housing types which encourage innovative infill development and
to accommodate the efficient use of utilities.
.:. Village Centers - Most commercial development is located along Brambleton A venue.
Shenandoah Life is also a large commercial use. Small-scale commercial uses are
located along Brambleton Avenue between Spring Road and the City limit. On Grandin
Road, two parcels are dedicated to commercial uses-a convenience store and a
restaurant. These commercial areas are zoned General Commercial.
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.:. Office-Shenandoah Life is a large office building on a 27.5-acre tract, half of which
is wooded.
.:. Institutional-Patrick Henry High School is a major presence. This complex contains
the high school, an elementary school, a library, and sports facilities. In addition, a
considerable amount of land is dedicated to wooded areas.
As a major gateway to Roanoke, the commercial area along Brambleton Avenue should
take on a distinct character, more like a village center than a continuation of the strip
commercial along the County portion of the street. This change in character should be
accomplished through application of office and neighborhood commercial zoning districts as
well as special infrastructure improvements.
Likewise, the small commercial intersection at Guilford and Grandin should have
neighborhood commercial zoning and special infrastructure treatments. This plan recommends
that higher residential density be concentrated near village centers. Accordingly, the residential
density along the southern portion of Guilford A venue should be reduced through rezoning to a
single-family district.
Community Design Issues:
.:. Address inappropriate commercial zoning
.:. Define Brambleton A venue as a place to better identify the neighborhood and
increase business
.:. Establish two village centers
.:. Focus multifamily development near the village centers
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Grandin Court
Zoning & Land Use
Roanoke
County
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2. Residential Development
The Grandin Court neighborhood displays a median 1950s housing stock with a strong mix of
historic cottages, bungalows, and American Foursquares popular during the 1920s and 1930s.
The northeast corner of the residential area has a uniform grid street pattern, while the
remaining streets follow the topography.
Grandin Court developed in three stages. About half of the current houses were first
constructed in the northeastern corner during the 1920s. They remain in good condition and
attractive today with their brick construction and pleasing environment. After World War II
and through the 1950s, the former "J.P. Woods Lands" to the west, developed into the Spring
Valley subdivision featuring one-story brick and frame ranch-style houses. Rich varieties of
house types from the 1920s and 1950s perch on the steeper hills to the south of Brambleton
A venue. By the 1960s, housing development leveled off.
Although the area has a stable housing stock, recent infill housing has occurred that is
incompatible with the character of the neighborhood. There are over 50 vacant residential lots
on which to build, so it is important that new infill housing be well designed and compatible
with existing housing. However, regulatory tools such as the Neighborhood Design District or
a historic district are not applicable because the neighborhood does not meet the criteria for
these opportunities.
The Grandin Court Neighborhood is above the City average in property value and
below in the percentage of rents under $500. Citizens value the housing stock in the area in
terms of types and styles. Many houses are built of brick, which reduces long-term
maintenance needs. Quality construction and high home ownership rates result in few housing
maintenance issues. The owner-occupancy rate of 77% is much higher than the City rate of
56%. There are multifamily houses and apartments scattered throughout the neighborhood.
Although Grandin Court enjoys a high rate of owner-occupancy, residents have cited their
concern about increasing multifamily and single-family rental units. In accordance with Vision
2001-2020, future higher-density development should take place near activity nodes.
Table 4. Housin
Year:
1990
Occu ied Housin Units 1170
Owner Occu ied 984
Renter Occu ied 186
Traditionally a neighborhood dominated by single-family detached dwellings, Grandin Court
and the surrounding area offers a balance of single-family and multifamily housing options.
However, the study area has seen a shift to more renter-occupied units.
Residential Development Issues: Incompatible infill development and conversion of
single-family homes to rental housing units.
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3. Economic Development
Grandin Court's economic activity is focused along Brambleton Avenue (U.S. Route 221).
Brambleton Avenue has a variety of commerce and is a strong commuter route from adjoining
Roanoke County into the City. Vacancies in this area do not last long as new establishments
continue to replace outgoing ones.
The largest and oldest company in the neighborhood is the Shenandoah Life Insurance
Company. Located on a 27.5-ac. semi-wooded tract of land, the building and its setting lend to
the visual appeal ofthe neighborhood. The original business opened in downtown Roanoke in
1916 to provide a "hometown" insurance company to western Virginia. Civic leader Robert
Angell served as its first president until his death in 1933, when E. Lee Trinkle, a former
Governor of Virginia, took over as President. In 1943, the company purchased the land and
shortly after WWII, built their modified Georgian style brick office building overlooking a
sloping hill. The building has expanded and been remodeled over the years to meet new needs.
Brambleton Avenue contains virtually every type of development except industrial. It
features a large church, three large office buildings, a historic restaurant and filling station,
auto sales, single-family bungalows, multifamily houses, one-story commercial stores, a gas
station, and a produce stand. With all the available shopping options, there are few sidewalks
to provide safe pedestrian passage. Asphalt surrounds the businesses, especially along the
north side of Brambleton Avenue. The lack of sidewalks and street trees makes the business
area more auto-oriented. The commercial area needs to be a part of the neighborhood to make
it pedestrian friendly, accessible, and attractive.
Previously known as Greenbrier Road (and earlier, Martin's Lane), Brambleton Avenue
today remains two lanes until it reaches the Roanoke County line where it expands to four
lanes. In 1932, the section of Greenbrier Road that ran through Grandin Court was developed
into U.S. Route 221. One of the first establishments to take advantage of the new road was the
1936 Coffee Pot Restaurant and its adjacent filling station. This popular roadside destination
for travelers originally served as a teahouse. Steam emanated from the spout of the three-
dimensional coffeepot sign. The vertical unhewn log building was listed on the National
Register of Historic Places in 1996 and still provides entertainment for locals and travelers
alike.
The commercial area of Brambleton A venue developed over time with a variety of buildings
and uses. Much of the street still contains single-family dwellings. Additionally, many of the
brick commercial/office buildings that line the north side of the street were originally 1950s
and 1960s single-family houses and later converted to commercial use. Most stores are one-
story, with inconsistent setback lines with different roof shapes, signage, and uses. Anchoring
the commercial sector on the eastern boundary is a cluster of two-story brick office buildings in
a neo Colonial-Revival style. Typical businesses include a barbershop, used car dealership,
video store, cell phone store, insurance company, pizza delivery, and a dry cleaner. At the
neighborhood meetings, the residents stressed that this commercial area needs beautification
and traffic calming, and that this concentrated commercial area should not expand along
Brambleton Avenue.
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Village Centers
The original core business area of Grandin Court developed during the 1940s and 1950s at the
comer of Brambleton A venue and Ashby Street. This comer contains the only concentration of
historic commercial buildings that resemble a traditional commercial style. Today, the three
historic buildings (intact buildings 50-years of age or older) consist of the original 1936 Coffee
Pot Restaurant, an adjacent used-car dealership that originally served as the 1952 Farris
Atlantic Service Station, and a 1951, two-story brick commercial building that once housed
Lipes Pharmacy (later Revco). Better signage, lighting, street trees and street furniture could
make this comer a focal point for Grandin Court. Installing utilities underground has been
proposed as an option for beautification in village centers throughout the city.
The two parcels that contain a restaurant and a convenience store should remain a small
village center. Although both sides of Grandin Road have sidewalks, street crossings at corners
need to be accented for pedestrian safety. Grandin Road also serves as a commuter route, and
special streetscape enhancements at this comer may reduce traffic speed and increase the
appeal of the neighborhood. Residents cited concerns about trash and parking in areas adjacent
to these businesses.
Economic Development Issues:
.:. Develop a Village Center at the corner of Grandin Road and Guilford A venue.
.:. Redefine and beautify the Brambleton Avenue commercial area as a Village Center.
.:. Limit expansion of the Guilford/Grandin Village Center.
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4. Infrastructure
Street system
Grandin Road and Brambleton Avenue are arterial streets along the north and south edges of
the neighborhood. These streets are the primary means of access from the neighborhood to
other parts of the city. Grandin Road is adequately sized to meet current and future traffic
demands. Brambleton Avenue carries more traffic. VDOT estimates from 2003 indicate the
street has about 14,000 ADT (Average Daily Trips). Traffic counts indicate a negligible
increase in traffic since 1990. The Roanoke Valley Long-range Transportation Plan does not
recommend modifications to Brambleton A venue. Any widening of Brambleton A venue
would most likely induce more traffic by encouraging more sprawl development in southwest
Roanoke County.
Though Brambleton A venue is not slated for widening, the function of the street can be
improved. Between Spring Road and the city limit, Brambleton should be designed to support
village center development. Sidewalks and curbs should be installed. Trees should be
installed in grates on the street side of the sidewalk. Three-ft. wide grass trips laid between the
sidewalks and the streets could also be considered citywide. Curb cuts should be carefully
considered, limited in both size and number.
East of Spring Road, Brambleton A venue has a more residential context. Mature trees
just inside the curb line and steep topography would make it difficult to install a sidewalk
without removing trees. This area needs further study to determine appropriate pedestrian
accommodations. Farther east, where the street is bordered by Shenandoah Life and Fishburn
Park, the street becomes winding and is unwalkable. This plan recommends that an asphalt
path, be installed on at least one side of the street. The residents suggested the north side of the
street.
The interior streets of Grandin Court are generally arranged in a grid system. The grid,
however, is modified due to topography. Streets are interconnected and there are few dead
ends. The connected system tends to distribute traffic among many smaller streets. Guilford
Avenue, Spring Road, Woodlawn Avenue, and Rosewood Avenue function as neighborhood
collectors, which convey traffic between individual properties and arterials. Because there are
so few linking streets between Grandin Road, Brambleton Avenue, and Colonial Avenue, some
of Grandin Court's neighborhood collector streets are used by cut-through traffic. Residents
cited speeding and cut-through traffic as ongoing concerns. Residents suggested lowering the
speed limit along the residential area of Brambleton Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 30
miles per hour.
In the 1990s, large volumes of cut-through traffic on Rosewood A venue led to
aggressive tactics to calm and divert traffic. The City of Roanoke installed several new stop
signs and constructed asphalt curbs. Despite these measures, Rosewood remains a convenient
access between Brambleton and Colonial, so it still experiences cut-through traffic and
speeding, though to a far less extent than before.
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Strategies should focus on encouraging traffic to travel at speeds appropriate for the
neighborhood setting. Measures aimed at reducing traffic volume are not recommended. Such
tactics tend to inconvenience residents the most and, even worse, simply shift traffic problems
to other streets that have even less capacity to handle it. Cut-through traffic between
Brambleton Avenue and Grandin Road tends to use two routes. Prom Grandin Road, traffic
uses Guilford and Woodlawn Avenues. Prom Brambleton, traffic tends to use Spring Road,
Livingston Road, and Guilford Avenue. Residents requested that the streets around the Grandin
Court Elementary School have full stop signs, and that Rosewood and Woodlawn needs a stop
sign on Rosewood. They also asked that the section of street currently named Woodlawn be
changed to Spring Road because it connects to Spring Road on either end where it intersects
with Brambleton Avenue.
This plan recommends a number of strategies to encourage lower traffic speeds and
increase pedestrian safety and accessibility:
... Keep streets as narrow as possible. Narrow travel lanes tend to slow traffic.
... Install infill curbing and sidewalks. Sidewalks and curbing are missing in some
sections of the neighborhood collector streets.
... Encourage on-street parking. Residents can have a role in slowing traffic by simply
parking their cars on the street to narrow the apparent width of the street.
... When new curbs and/or sidewalks are installed, a minimum three-foot wide grass
strip should be included between the curb and sidewalk to accommodate street
trees.
... Plant street trees as part of the overall infrastructure plan. Trees should be long-
lived species with spreading canopies.
Residents voiced concern about increased traffic and parking along the streets resulting from
the construction of Patrick Henry High School. Measures are being taken to limit access in
order to mitigate traffic impact.
Sidewalks and curbs
The majority of the neighborhood's streets have curbing. Some, however, have only gravel
shoulders. Sidewalks are common throughout the neighborhood, but the area lacks a complete
system. Many sidewalks abruptly begin and end in the middle of blocks. City resources to
construct curbing and sidewalks on a citywide basis are limited, so in order to facilitate the
timely installation of such improvements, residents may consider participating in cost sharing
arrangements. Arterial and neighborhood collector streets should be priorities for new
sidewalk construction. New sidewalks for local streets should be considered once arterial and
collector streets have a complete system.
Gateways
This plan recommends a new Roanoke gateway sign on Brambleton Avenue near the
intersection of Red Rock Road. The setting for the sign should be a curbed and landscaped
median constructed in the triangular area created where the center turn lane transitions into a
center stripe. This gateway would not only announce entrance into the city, but would also
serve as a visual transition to a lower traffic speed.
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Two neighborhood gateways are recommended on Spring Road and on Guilford
A venue - the two primary entrances to the neighborhood. The gateways should be of a durable
material like masonry or metal. The pillars that mark the entry to the Rugby neighborhood
provide a good example from which to borrow a style. Signs should be located within
landscaped curb extensions on both sides of the street.
Public Transportation
The area has excellent transit access. Valley Metro has two routes in the neighborhood. Route
65/66 provides public transportation along Memorial Avenue and Grandin Road including
Patrick Henry High School. Route 61/62 serves Brambleton A venue, Brandon Avenue, and
Main Street. Most of the neighborhood is within 14 mile of a transit route.
Bicycle/pedestrian connections
New sidewalk construction is needed in Grandin Court to provide for a more pedestrian
friendly environment, especially along the commercial area of Brambleton A venue. In
addition, the shoulder of Brambleton should be widened along Shenandoah Life to provide
better pedestrian access. According to the bicycle survey, both Grandin Road and Brambleton
A venue would require widening in order to accommodate bicycle traffic, although it appears
that a bike shoulder could be built on the south side of Brambleton from Woodlawn Avenue
east to Fishburn Park. For a more natural stroll through the neighborhood, two green ways are
proposed, the Murray Run and the Mudlick Creek greenways that will connect to other parts of
the city.
Utilities
American Electric Power, Verizon, and Roanoke Gas serve the area. Western Virginia Water
Authority provides public water and sewer services, which are available throughout the
neighborhood.
Streets capes
The majority of the residential blocks have appealing streetscapes with rhythmic placement of
trees and sidewalks, while others developed along flowing hillsides. Houses are similar in
architectural style and are consistently set back from the street. The majority of public rights-
of-way have adequate curbs, sidewalks, street trees, although the system is not complete. Other
blocks have mixed residential and commercial uses or have numerous vacant lots. The homes
along the southern boundary overlook the city to the north from larger lots along a ridge line.
Infrastructure Issues:
.:. Streetscape and pedestrian accommodations on Brambleton Avenue.
.:. Addressing traffic on collector streets.
.:. Defining city and neighborhood gateways.
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5. Public Services
Public Safety
The Roanoke Police Department divides the City into 14 districts. The Grandin Court
neighborhood is completely contained in District 9, but also includes the neighborhoods of
Wasena, Franklin Road, and part of Raleigh Court. District 9 contains the fourth lowest "calls
for service" in the City with 4,987 calls for fiscal year 02/03. Calls for service and reports
increased 19% in 2002. Fire Station Number 7 serves the area for fire and emergency
responses. Located at 1742 Memorial Avenue, S.W., the 1922, two-story brick fire station
houses an engine and a ladder truck. The FirelEMS Strategic Business Plan recommends future
improvements to this station to continue its operation.
Recycling
According to the current comprehensive plan for the city, Vision 2001-2020, recycling and
resource recovery will be promoted as a regional solid waste management tool. Roanoke
provides curbside recycling collection throughout the neighborhood.
Public Schools and Libraries
Numerous schools and a library serve the community. Children attend Grandin Court
Elementary School, James Madison Middle School, and Patrick Henry High School. Grandin
Court Elementary and Patrick Henry are located within the neighborhood plan boundaries.
Residents have easy access to the Raleigh Court Public Library.
Grandin Court Elementary School was built in 1950 to ease the overcrowding conditions at
Virginia Heights School, and coincided with the development of the Spring Valley subdivision.
The REACH program for preschoolers with disabilities had been housed here since its
beginning in 1978. In 2000, the school underwent a major renovation with a library expansion,
new classrooms, windows, and heating and cooling systems. The attractive school stands on 11
acres, with about half of it wooded and home to local wildlife.
James Madison Middle School, located at Brambleton Avenue and Overland Road, serves
approximately 530 students in grades six, seven, and eight. This school is the first fully SOL-
accredited middle school in Roanoke.
Patrick Henry High School serves the whole city, and is under Phase I of a major
construction project that will be completed in three phases beginning in 2006, then 2007, and
2008. This educational facility will continue to serve as a neighborhood asset. It will contain a
health and fitness center, but it is undetermined as to whether it will be open to use by the
public. Patrick Henry was originally constructed in 1966 to serve 1,200 students. In 1975, the
school's capacity expanded to 1,600 students and a new auditorium was constructed. The
current campus also houses Raleigh Court Elementary and the Roanoke Valley Governor's
School.
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Built in 1966, the one-story brick Raleigh Court Public Library was expanded and renovated
in 1982. Virginia Western Community College, located on Colonial Avenue, is an asset to the
city, and offers continuing educational opportunities near the neighborhood.
Public Services Issues:
.:. Reorganize the Grandin Court Civic League in conjunction with the Police Department
for better awareness and control of crime.
.:. Encourage recycling.
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6. Quality of Life
Grandin Court has an abundance of amenities that contribute to the neighborhood's quality of
life. The neighborhood features three parks, a greenway, a recreational center, schools within
walking distance, and attractive, walkable streets.
Parks and Recreation
Grandin Court has abundant park space, natural resources, and recreational opportunities that
benefit all Roanoke citizens. It features a large community park, two neighborhood parks, and
a recreational center. Fishburn Park is the largest community park in southwest Roanoke, and
the fourth largest in the city. A community park contains between 10-100 acres and usually
serves two or more neighborhoods. Blair J. Fishburn deeded it to the City in 1935. Its 43 acres
contain open land, wooded hillsides, a flowing creek, a historic house, two tennis courts, a
picnic shelter, two playgrounds, and numerous trails for hiking and biking.
Shrine Hill Park, a 6-acre neighborhood park is located within the Patrick Henry High
School complex near the corner of Grandin Road and Guilford A venue. A neighborhood park
contains between two and nine acres, is the basic unit of the park system, and serves as the
recreational and social focus of the neighborhood. This park features three lighted tennis
courts, parking areas, and open space for soccer practice. Woodlawn Park is a unique six -acre
wooded neighborhood park that features a creek and bird sanctuary. Murray Run Greenway
runs through the park. Residents noted the need to maintain the quality of the wooded spaces
that they enjoy.
Grandin Court Recreation Center, located in the residential core, was built in 1935 as
the Weaver Heights Public School. The frame structure with large windows contains 1,900
square feet with a meeting room/dance floor, a crafts room, game room, and small kitchen.
Dancing, arts and crafts, and games are the primary uses of the facility. The small site features
a playground and a basketball court. Although regarded in good condition, the facility is
outdated and undersized. With daily average participation of 60 people, the facility is heavily
used. Residents voiced concern about the elderly population being able to use the center. The
Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Master Plan recommends the building be renovated as a
regional dance center.
Greenways
The Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan proposes two greenways for the area:
oj, Murray Run - extends west from the Roanoke River along the southern side of
Brandon Avenue to the south across Colonial and Brambleton Avenues to southwest
Roanoke County. The greenway is finished along part of Patrick Henry High School
Complex, into Woodlawn Park, and all of Fishburn Park.
oj, Mudlick Creek - This corridor would use city streets, sidewalks, and alleys to connect
Mudlick Creek, and the adjacent Greater Deyerle and Raleigh Court neighborhoods,
with the Patrick Henry High School complex,
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...... Pro d
pose Greenways
- Existing Greenways
_ Park/Public lands
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Community Involvement
Interested residents have responded to concerns raised at the initial neighborhood planning
workshops and are reactivating the Grandin Court Civic League to maintain and improve the
neighborhood. The league was established in 1992 with the purpose of "maintaining
wholesome living conditions in the neighborhood." The League had 70 members and met on
an as-needed basis. Since 1996, the league has been inactive.
Quality of Life Issues:
.:. Future role of the Grandin Court Recreational Center.
.:. Reactivation of the Grandin Court Civic League.
.:. Maintain and improve the current green space and natural resources.
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Recommendations
Recommended Policies and Actions
Recommendations are organized by the Plan Elements (community design, residential
development, etc.). Recommendations take the form of "policies" or "actions." Policies are
principles or ways of doing things that guide future decisions. Generally, policies are ongoing,
Actions are projects or tasks that can be completed and have definite end.
Future Land Use
The Future Land Use plan is the most important recommendation ofthis plan. It specifies how
future development takes place. Zoning is the principal tool that implements the future land
use.
IGrandin Court Future Land Use I
Future Land Use Category:
IiIII Neighborhood Commercial
~Office
~ Small Institutional
II1'II Large Institutional
C:=J Single-family, High Density
c=J Single-family, Medium Density
.. Multifamily, Medium Density
.. Recreation/Open Space
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1. Community Design Recommendations
Policies
.:. Village Center development will be encouraged along the western segment of
Brambleton A venue and at the intersection of Grandin Road and Guilford A venue.
Village centers should be dense, compact in size, and identifiable. Uses in village
centers should generally be neighborhood-oriented commercial, but should also contain
some businesses that serve a larger market.
.:. Medium- to high-density residential development such as townhouses and apartments
should be located near the village centers.
.:. Areas between village centers will be designated for primarily single-family dwellings.
.:. Community identity will be established at important nodes and locations in the
neighborhood.
Actions
... Change zoning in village centers where needed to encourage a mix of uses and building
scales that are appropriate in a neighborhood setting. Development codes should
promote development of well-designed commercial structures that encourage
pedestrian activity.
... Install gateway signs at locations identified in the Infrastructure/Gateway section of the
plan. Work with the Grandin Court Civic League to obtain matching grant funds
through the Department of Neighborhood Services to install neighborhood gateway
signs.
2. Residential Development Recommendations
Policies
.:. New infill housing should be well designed and be compatible with the existing
housing stock in scale, massing, and architectural styles and details.
.:. Generally, higher density residential uses will be centered in and around village centers.
Between village centers, residential densities will be lower to reflect existing
development patterns.
Actions
... Develop design guidelines for new infill housing that are universal in that they apply to
both traditional and modern styles. Such guidelines can help communicate with
builders what is appropriate in the neighborhood and provide guidance for land use
decisions such as special exceptions.
.. Change residential zoning to reflect appropriate densities in relation to village centers.
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3. Economic Development Recommendations
Policies
.:. Support development of compact village centers in Grandin Court and encourage
appropriate development in them. Most businesses will be neighborhood serving, but
village centers will ideally contain some larger-market businesses. These commercial
areas should not expand beyond their current boundaries.
.:. Infrastructure improvements will be targeted to support village center development.
.:. To encourage a pedestrian environment and desirable streetscape, new buildings in
village centers should be placed close to or immediately adjacent to the right-of-way.
Storefronts should be limited in width (25- 40-ft.),
.:. Parking is recognized as a necessity, but should not be allowed to dominate any
development. Parking should be located primarily on-street. Zoning regulations should
consider the availability of on-street parking when determining appropriate levels of
on-site parking. Where additional parking is warranted, it should be located to the rear
or side of buildings.
.:. The village center on Brambleton A venue should make a distinct change in character
when entering from Roanoke County. The development pattern and infrastructure
should more resemble a main street than a continuation of the strip commercial pattern
found in the county.
Actions
... Provide for general beautification, traffic calming, and better signage along Brambleton
Avenue to promote more business activity.
... Limit surface parking. Develop mechanisms to limit surface parking lots and encourage
use of shared parking lots and on-street parking. Look for opportunities to create on
street parking when planning infrastructure improvements.
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4. Infrastructure Recommendations
Policies
.:. Streets and gateways should be attractively designed. Specific attention should be
placed on Brambleton Avenue because it is a major gateway to Roanoke. Functionally,
streets will accommodate autos, pedestrians, and bicycles. Trees should be used to
create a canopy over streets, so large species of trees should be used whenever possible.
.:. Special attention will be given to the quality of public street spaces in village centers.
Decorative sidewalks, lamp posts, street furniture, trees, and other public improvements
will distinguish village centers.
.:. Manage traffic to promote livability, commerce, convenience, and safety.
Actions
... Develop site-specific plans for the Brambleton A venue village center.
... Improve the streetscape of Brambleton A venue and Grandin Road. Traffic-calming
strategies should be incorporated into improvements. The priority should be on
providing an improved pedestrian environment.
... Infill curb, gutters, and sidewalks on neighborhood collector streets as needed.
... Develop safe bike/pedestrian connections through the neighborhood to link schools,
libraries, village centers, downtown, and greenways.
... Install special infrastructure in village centers such as decorative lights, street furniture,
textured sidewalks, and covered transit stops.
... Continue regular bus transportation available within a five-minute walk of residential
areas.
... Develop a pedestrianlbike path along Brambleton Avenue from Woodlawn Avenue east
to Fishburn Park.
... Maintain Brambleton Avenue as a two-lane street. Consider intersection improvements
to improve safety and convenience without increasing capacity.
... Consider reducing speed limit along the residential area of Brambleton A venue.
5. Public Services Recommendations
Policies
.:. Citizens and police will work cooperatively to promote a safe and crime-free
neighborhood.
Actions
... Reactivate the Grandin Court Civic League and continue to improve liaison activities
with the Roanoke Police Department.
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6. Quality of Life Recommendations
Policies
.:. Residents should be involved in neighborhood improvement and advocacy.
.:. Maintain and enhance the recreation, parks, and open space.
.:. Maintain and increase tree canopy.
.:. Promote the proposed greenways in the neighborhood.
Actions
... Reactivate the Grandin Court Civic League.
... Determine appropriate role and function of the Grandin Court Recreational Center;
study parking arrangements for the facility.
... Continue greenway development.
... Preserve wooded areas.
... Plant street trees.
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Implementation
Funding
Funding for major infrastructure projects is generally provided through the city's Capitol
Improvement Program. Funding can come from a variety of sources, including Community
Development Block Grants, transportation funding, state and federal funds, and general
revenue. The Capitol Improvement Program is developed by identifying needed projects and
matching them with potential funding sources. Each project is reviewed and ranked in terms of
priority.
The chart on the following page identifies major projects, their time frame, the lead
agency or department, and potential sources of funding. The cost of most projects such as
streetscape improvements cannot be determined until more detailed planning is completed.
Proiect Estimated Cost ParticiDants Considerations
Residential
Development:
Zoning Ordinance $100,000 Planning, Building & Update of the zoning
(Citywide) Development ordinance is presently
underway & funding has
been allocated,
Economic
Development:
Market a village Unknown Economic Gather & provide
center on Deveiopment information for
Brambleton Avenue prospective developers
and Brandon Road
Infrastructure:
Brambleton Unknown Public Works/Parks Commercial area of
Avenue and Recreation Brambleton Avenue
beautification and
traffic calming
Gateway Unknown Public Works Brambleton Avenue
Improvements
Develop bike path Unknown Public Works/Parks From Woodlawn Avenue
along Brambleton and Recreation east to Fishburn Park,
Avenue
Quality of Life:
Mud Lick Creek Unknown Parks & Recreation All potential greenway
Greenway Public Works routes need to be
evaluated further
Study Grandin Court Unknown Neighborhood
Rec. Center Partnership/Parks and
Recreation
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ACTION TIME FRAME POTETNIAL PARTICIPANTS
FUNDING
Zoning Changes 1 year Operating budget Planning, Building &
Development
Market village centers Ongoing Operating budget Economic Development
Brambleton Avenue traffic 2 years Capitol Improvement Public Works/ Parks and
calming, beautification and Program, neighborhood Recreation
gateway signage grants
Tree planting and Ongoing Capitol Improvement Neighborhood
landscaping Partnership/Neighborhood
Group/Urban Forestry
Develop Mud Lick Greenway 3 years Operating Budget Parks & Recreation/Public
route Works
Reactivate Grandin Court 1 year n/a Police/Neighborhood
Civic League & organizations
Neighborhood Watch
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Acknowledgments
City Council
Mayor C. Nelson Harris
Vice-Mayor Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jf.
M. Rupert Cutler
Alfred T. Dowe, Jr.
Sherman P. Lea
Brenda L. McDaniel
Brian J. Wishneff
City Manager
Darlene L. Burcham
Planning Commission
Chairman Robert B. Manetta
Vice Chairman Fredrick M. Williams
Gilbert E. Butler, Jr.
D. Kent Chrisman
Paula L. Prince
Richard A. Rife
Henry Scholz
Planning Building & Development
R. Brian Townsend, Director
Project Manager
Anne Stuart Beckett
Thank you to all residents, property owners, and other city staff who
participated in the neighborhood workshops and in the development and
review of this plan.
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CITY OF ROANOKE
Office of the City Clerk
Mary F. Parker, CMC
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Stephanie M. Moon, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
Sheila N. Hartman
Assistant City Clerk
January 20, 2005
File #481-516
Darlene L. Burcham
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Ms. Burcham:
I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 36948-011805 authorizing the City Manager
to execute a revocable permit for air rights across a portion of City owned property
to allow construction of a pedestrian bridge to connect a building identified as
Official Tax No. 4010801, commonly known as 204 Jefferson Street, to the City's
Market Square Parking Garage, and to permit installation of lighting and security
cameras in the City's Market Square Parking Garage, upon certain terms and
conditions.
The above referenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at
a regular meeting which was held on Tuesday, January 18, 2005, and is in full force
and effect upon its passage.
Sincerely, 0
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Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
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Attachment
Darlene L. Burcham
January 20, 2005
Page 2
pc: Mr. Edward Walker, Colonial Partners, LLC, P. O. Box 8494,
Roanoke, Virginia 24014
Mr. Mark C. McConnel, MM & A 110 W. Kirk Avenue, S. W.,
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Sarah E. Fitton, Engineering Coordinator
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA,
The 18th day of January, 2005.
No. 36948-011805,
AN ORDINANCE granting a revocable permit for air rights across a portion of City
owned property to allow the construction of a pedestrian bridge to connect the building identified
by Official Tax Map No. 4010801, commonly known as 204 Jefferson Street, to the City's
Market Square Parking Garage, and to permit the installation of lighting and security cameras in
the City's Market Square Parking Garage, upon certain terms and conditions; and dispensing
with the second reading by title of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on January 18,2005, pursuant to SSI5.2-1800(B)
and 1813, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, at which hearing all parties in interest and
citizens were afforded an opportunity to be heard on this proposed conveyance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as
follows:
1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a revocable permit, approved
as to form by the City Attorney, granting Colonial Partners, L.L.C., the use of air rights across
City owned property to allow the construction of a pedestrian bridge to connect the property
located at 204 Jefferson Street, identified as Official Tax Map No. 4010801 to the City's Market
Square Parking Garage, identified as Official Tax Map No. 4010805, and to further allow the
installation of lighting and security cameras in the City's Marking Square Parking Garage, as set
forth in the City Manager's letter to Council dated January 18, 2005.
2. Such revocable permit shall be for an initial period of five years and renewable
upon the mutual agreement of both parties for additional terms of five years each.
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3. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of
this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with.
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City Clerk.
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CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
Noel C Taylor Municipal Building
215 Church Avenue, S,W" Room 364
Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1591
Telephone, (540) 853-2333
Fa" (540) 853,1138
CityWeb: www.roanokegov.com
January 18, 2005
Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor
Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Vice Mayor
Honorable M. Rupert Cutler, Council Member
Honorable Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., Council Member
Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member
Honorable Brenda L. McDaniel, Council Member
Honorable Brian J. Wishneff, Council Member
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council:
Subject: Proposed Pedestrian Bridge
at 204 Jefferson Street, Tax
No. 4010801
The property owner, Colonial Partners, LLC, has requested a revocable permit
for air rights to allow the construction of a pedestrian bridge and associated
lighting and security cameras to connect the building to the City's Market
Square Parking Garage.
The revocable permit for air rights will include the right to construct,
maintain, repair, replace and remove the structure to be constructed. The
proposed permit will be for an initial term of five (5) years, subject to renewal
in five-year terms upon mutual agreement of both parties. The permit
payment is recommended to be a lump sum fee of $2,800 for the initial term
of the agreement. This value was established by calculating the fee simple
value ofthe 79 s.f. footprint of the permit area and reducing that by seventy-
five percent.
The proposed pedestrian bridge will connect the two buildings between the
fourth floors and will be one level, located approximately thirty-five feet
above ground level and extending upward therefrom for a distance of
approximatel'( sixteen feet (see Attachments #1 and #2 for drawing and legal
description 0 area).
Staff recommends authorization of a revocable permit for air rights for this
structure including a provision for a performance bond for removal of the
structure should the use terminate, the structure be allowed to deteriorate
The Honorable Mayor and Members of Council
January 18, 2005
Page 2
unreasonably, or be damaged to the point that its owners do not wish to
repair it. The performance bond shall be in the amount of $15,000, which
amount shall be reviewed periodically and adjusted as needed to ensure the
amount is sufficient to remove the structure. The owner shall be responsible
for utilities, biennial inspections, maintenance, and installation and
maintenance of security cameras and all lighting which may be required under
the structure or on the structure in order to provide adequate lighting for the
area within and under the structure.
Indemnification and general liability insurance, bodily injury, and property
damage liability insurance coverage, with the City named as additional
insured shall be provided by the owner, as specified in Attachment #3.
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a revocable permit, the form of which
shall be approved by the City Attorney, for the air rights described above to
allow the construction of a pedestrian bridge located approximately thirty-five
feet above ground level and extending upward therefrom for a distance of
approximately sixteen feet for the initial consideration of $2,800.
Respectfully submitted,
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Attachments
c: Mary F. Parker, City Clerk
William M. Hackworth, City Attorney
Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance
Sarah E. Fitton, Engineering Coordinator
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Comm: 2004-228
Description of Air Rights area, situated within property of City of Roanoke, being
Roanoke City Tax #4010805.
The description is as follows:
BEGINNING at a corner, said corner located on the southerly right-of-way of
Campbell Avenue, SE, said point also being the northwest corner of property of
Colonial Partners LLC, being Roanoke City Tax #4010801; thence leaving
Campbell Avenue, SE and with the easterly property line of Colonial Partners
LLC for the following 3 courses to the actual place of BEGINNING; thence S 10
31' 56W, 2.48 feet to a point; thence N 880 28' 04" W, 0.13 feet to a point; thence
SOlO 19' 59" W, 21.47 feet to the actual place of BEGINNING, being Corner #1;
thence leaving Colonial Partners LLC and with 3 easement lines for air rights
through the property of the City of Roanoke, being Tax #4010805 as follows;
thence S 88040' OI"E, 3.55 feet to Corner #2; thence SOlO 19' 59" W, passing
the approximate facade of Market Square Parking Garage at approximately 1.00
feet; thence following said fa.;:ade, in all 22.50 feet to Corner #3; thence leaving
said facade, N 880 40' 01" W, 3.55 feet to Corner #4, said point located on the
easterly property line of Tax #4010801, property of Colonial Partners LLC; thence
continuing with Colonial Partners LLC, N 010 19' 59" E, 22.50 feet to the place of
BEGINNING and containing 79.9 square feet, said air rights easement beginning
at 4th floor, Tax Parcel 4010801 (Colonial Arms Building and crossing to 4th floor
Market Square Parking Garage, Tax Parcel 4010805 and extending upward
therefrom a distance of 16.00 feet from lowest floor elevation being Colonial
Arms Building.)
ATTACHMENT #3
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
AIR RIGHTS LEASES
COMMERCIAL
Owner shall obtain liability insurance coverage with respect to claims arising out of
the subject matter of this agreement. The amount of such insurance shall not be
less than:
A. General Aggregate $1,000,000
B. Products - Completed/Operations Aggregate $1,000,000
C. Personal and Advertising Injury $1,000,000
D. Each Occurrence $1,000,000
E. Above amounts may be met by an umbrella following form of the basic
coverage,
Owner shall name the City, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers as
additional insured as its interests may appear on the above policy. Such coverage
shall not be canceled or materially altered except after thirty (30) days prior written
notice of such cancellation or material alteration to the Director of Public Works of
the City of Roanoke,
Owner shall indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke, its officials, officers
and employees, from all claims for injuries or damages to persons or property that
may arise by reason of this lease agreement.
The Roanoke Times
Roanoke, Virginia
Affidavit of Publication
The Roanoke Times
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ROANOKE CITY CLERK'S
215 CHURCH AVE. RM 456
ATT, MARY PARKER, CL
ROANOKE VA 24011
IIII11CE Of IlIIUC lu.c
City/County of Roanoke, Commonwealth/State of
v11~nia. Sworn and subscribed before me this
j_"!_ tlay of January 2005. Witness my hantl antl
o~al seal.
-tl/l.!1.ltL <i1
M commtttion
Notary Public
T_1OO~___ .
The City 01 Roanoke
proposes to I...lle a
revocable permit lor air
rights across a portion 01 I
City owned property
Identified by ottk:Ial Tax Map
No. 4010*01, commonly
known as 204 Jett~rson
Street. lor a period 01 IIYe
years, subject to r.~ewal
up!'n mutua' acreementol
th. parties, to ellow the
construction of a pedestrlen
bridle to connect the
bulldln, located at 204
Jeff8rson Street to the City's
Mar~et Squer. Pat.ln,
Gara,e, and toparmll1he
Installation 01 IIlbt.... and
security clJft1erasln the
City's Market SqIMlN Partdng
Ga......
Pur sua n t tot h e
re qui rem e n t s 01
1115.2-1800(B) and 1813,
Code or Vlr,lnla (19601, as
amended, notice Is hereby
8fvan that 1be City COUndl 01
the City of Roanoke win hcMd
a public hea,tn, on the
aboye matter at Its replar
meetln, to be bald on
Januuy 18, 2006,
commenclna at 7:00 p.rn., In
tha Council Chambers, 4th
Floor, Noel C, Taylor
Municipal Bulldln" 216
Church Avenue, S.W.,
Roanoke, VI...,la.
CItizens shall have the
opportunity to be h.ard and
express their opinions on
said matter.
If you ara a person with e
disability who needs
accommodations lor this
heerln" please CGfIt8CI the
City Clerk's Office
(853-2641),beloni 12:00
noon on Thursday, January
13, 2005.
REFERENCE: 80023382
04799829
NOTICEOFPUBLICHEARIN
State of Virginia
City of Roanoke
I, (the undersigned) an authorized representative
of the Times-World Corporation, which corporation
is publisher of the Roanoke Times, a daily
newspaper published in Roanoke, in the State of
Virginia, do certify that the annexed notice was
published in said newspapers on the following
dates:
PUBLISHSD ON: Ol/e?
GIVEN under my hand this
6th day of January, 2005.
Mary F. Parker, CIty cterk.
~4799829)
TOTAL COST:
FILED ON:
159.39
01/07/05
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Authorized f\^ I ~ ^ ,.,
Signature:__~_____________________, Billing Services Representative
f)J /
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Roanoke proposes to issue a revocable permit for air rights across a portion of
City owned property identified by Official Tax Map No. 4010801, commonly known as 204
Jefferson Street, for a period of five years, subject to renewal upon mutual agreement of the parties,
to allow the construction of a pedestrian bridge to connect the building located at 204 Jefferson
Street to the City's Market Square Parking Garage, and to permit the installation of lighting and
security cameras in the City's Market Square Parking Garage.
Pursuant to the requirements of SSI5.2-1800(B) and 1813, Code of Virginia (1950), as
amended, notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a public
hearing on the above matter at its regular meeting to be held on January 18,2005, commencing at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 4th Floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church
Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia.
Citizens shall have the opportunity to be heard and express their opinions on said matter.
If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this hearing, please
contact the City Clerk's Office (853-2541), before 12:00 noon on Thursday, January 13,2005.
GIVEN under my hand this 5th day of January
,2005.
Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
L\ATTORNEY\DATA\CLPSI\NOTlCES\NL- AIR SPACE - 204 JEFFERSON BLDG - OI180S.DOC
Notice to Publisher:
Publish in the Roanoke Times once on Friday, January 7, 2005.
Send bill and affidavit to:
Mary F. Parker, City Clerk
215 Church Avenue, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
(540) 853-2541
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S.w., Room 456
Roanoke, Vrrginia24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fa" (540) 853-1145
E-mail: clerk@ci.roanoke.va.us
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
MARY F. PARKER, CMC
City Clerk
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Assistant City Clerk
January 21, 2005
File #15-110-448
Ms. Maureen P. Castern
2719 Wycliffe Avenue, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24014
Dear Ms. Castern:
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on
Tuesday, January 18, 2005, you were appointed as a member of the Roanoke
Neighborhood Advocates, for a term ending June 30, 2007.
Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your appointment and an Oath or
Affirmation of Office which may be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City
Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W.
Please return one copy of the Oath of Office to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor
Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to
which you were appointed.
Pursuant to Section 2.2-3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am
enclosing copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires
that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and
each appointee is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the
Act."
Ms. Maureen P. Castern
January 21, 2005
Page 2
On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express
appreciation for your willingness to serve the City of Roanoke as a member of
the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates.
A~!.~
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
MFP:ew
Enclosu res
pc: Carl D. Cooper, Chair, Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates,
3601 Round Hill Avenue, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24012
Robert A. Clement, Jr., Neighborhood Services Coordinator,
Neighborhood Partnership
Stephanie M. Moon, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA)
)
CITY OF ROANOKE )
To-wit:
I, Mary F. Parker, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of Roanoke
and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of
Council which was held on the eighteenth day of January, 2005, MAUREEN P.
CASTERN was appointed as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates,
for a term ending June 30, 2007.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this twenty-first
day of January, 2005.
A., j~,-,,-
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S.w., Room 456
Roanoke, Vrrginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fax: (540) 853-1145
E-mail: clerk@ci.roanoke.va.us
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
MARY F. PARKER, CMC
City Clerk
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Assistant City Clerk
January 21, 2005
File #15-110-304
Ms. Francine L. Craveb
2725 Guilford Avenue, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24015
Dear Ms. Craveb:
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on
Tuesday, January 18, 2005, you were appointed as a member of the Youth
Services Citizen Board, to fill the unexpired term of F. B. Webster Day ending
May 31,2006.
Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your appointment and an Oath or
Affirmation of Office which may be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City
Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W.
Please return one copy of the Oath of Office to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor
Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to
which you were appointed.
Pursuant to Section 2.2-3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am
enclosing copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires
that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and
each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the
Act."
Ms. Francine L. Craveb
January 21, 2005
Page 2
On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express
appreciation for your willingness to serve the City of Roanoke as a member of
the Youth Services Citizen Board.
Sincerely, 0
/\ ~ j. r ~/~--
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
MFP:ew
Enclosures
pc: Marion A. Vaughn-Howard, Superintendent, Youth Services Division,
Parks and Recreation Department
Stephanie M. Moon, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA)
)
CITY OF ROANOKE )
To-wit:
I, Mary F. Parker, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of Roanoke
and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of
Council which was held on the eighteenth day of January, 2005, FRANCINE L.
CRAVEB was appointed as a member of the Youth Services Citizen Board, to fill
the unexpired term of F. B. Webster Day ending May 31, 2006.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this twenty-first
day of January, 2005.
1A'"q .J~
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, S.w., Room 456
Roanoke, Vrrginia24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fax: (540) 853-1145
E-mail: clerk@ci.roanoke.va.us
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
MARY F. PARKER, CMC
City Clerk
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Assistant City Clerk
January 21, 2005
File #15-110-304
Mr. Mark H. Hurley
1018 Howbert Avenue, S. W.
Roanoke, Virginia 24015
Dear Mr. Hurley:
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on
Tuesday, January 18, 2005, you were appointed as a member of the Youth
Services Citizen Board, to fill the unexpired term of Cheryl D. Evans, resigned,
ending May 31,2006.
Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your appointment and an Oath or
Affirmation of Office which may be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City
Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W.
Please return one copy of the Oath of Office to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor
Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to
which you were appointed.
Pursuant to Section 2.2-3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am
enclosing copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires
that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and
each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the
Act."
Mr. Mark H. Hurley
January 21,2005
Page 2
On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express
appreciation for your willingness to serve the City of Roanoke as a member of
the Youth Services Citizen Board.
Sincerely, /)
/\ ~ .J. r I#Jv
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
MFP:ew
Enclosures
pc: Marion A. Vaughn-Howard, Superintendent, Youth Services Division,
Parks and Recreation Department
Stephanie M. Moon, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA)
)
CITY OF ROANOKE )
To-wit:
I, Mary F. Parker, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of Roanoke
and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of
Council which was held on the eighteenth day of January, 2005, MARK H.
HURLEY was appointed as a member of the Youth Services Citizen Board, to fill
the unexpired term of Cheryl D. Evans, resigned, ending May 31,2006.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this twenty-first
day of January, 2005.
n ~. 'I/} ~~ _
, '" I 7,rA,. --
City Clerk
CITY OF ROANOKE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
215 Church Avenue, SW., Room 456
Roanoke, Vrrginia 24011-1536
Telephone: (540) 853-2541
Fax: (540) 853-1145
E-mail: clerk@ci.roanoke.va.us
STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
MARY F. PARKER, CMC
City Clerk
SHEILA N. HARTMAN
Assistant City Clerk
January 21, 2005
File #15-110-314
Mr. Vincent G. Dabney
55 Patton Avenue, N. E., Upper Apt.
Roanoke, Virginia 24016
Dear Mr. Dabney:
At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on
Tuesday, January 18, 2005, you were appointed as a member of the Blue Ridge
Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors, for a term ending December 31,
2007.
Enclosed you will find a Certificate of your appointment and an Oath or
Affirmation of Office which may be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City
Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W.
Please return one copy of the Oath of Office to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor
Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to
which you were appointed.
Pursuant to Section 2.2-3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am
enclosing copy of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires
that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and
each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the
Act."
Mr. Vincent G. Dabney
January 21, 2005
Page 2
On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express
appreciation for your willingness to serve the City of Roanoke as a member of
the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors.
nlY~ /. ~
Mary F. Parker, CMC
City Clerk
MFP:ew
Enclosures
pc: S. James Sikkema, Executive Director, Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare,
301 Elm Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24016-4001
Stephanie M. Moon, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA)
)
CITY OF ROANOKE )
To-wit:
I, Mary F. Parker, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of Roanoke
and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of
Council which was held on the eighteenth day of January, 2005, VINCENT G.
DABNEY was appointed as a member of the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare
Board of Directors, for a term ending December 31,2007.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this twenty-first
day of January, 2005.
A"^'1 J L~
City Clerk