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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Actions 03-17-08 LEA 38031-031708 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MARCH 17, 2008 2:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AGENDA 1. Call to Order--RolI Call. Council Member Fitzpatrick and Wishneff arrived late. The Invocation was delivered by Mayor C. Nelson Harris. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag ofthe United States of America was led by Mayor Harris. Welcome. Mayor Harris. NOTICE: Meetings of Roanoke City Council are televised live on RVTV Channel 3. Today's Council meeting will be replayed on Channel 3 on Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, March 22, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. Council meetings are offered with closed captioning for the hearing impaired. 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS: THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL RECEIVE THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AND RELATED COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS, ETC., ON THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE COUNCIL MEETING TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TIME FOR REVIEW OF INFORMATION. CITIZENS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN OBTAINING A COpy OF ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA MAY CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, ROOM 456, NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 215 CHURCH AVENUE, S. W., OR CALL 853-2541. THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE PROVIDES THE MAJORITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ON THE INTERNET FOR VIEWING AND RESEARCH PURPOSES. TO ACCESS AGENDA MATERIAL, GO TO THE CITY'S HOMEPAGE AT WWW.ROANOKEVA.GOV.CLlCK ON THE SERVICE ICON, CLICK ON COUNCIL AGENDAS TO ACCESS THE APPROPRIATE AGENDA AND COUNCIL MEETING. IF ADOBE ACROBAT IS NOT AVAILABLE, A PROMPT WILL APPEAR TO DOWNLOAD PRIOR TO VIEWING AGENDA INFORMATION. NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. SPECIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR DISABLED PERSONS ADDRESSING CITY COUNCIL. EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO PROVIDE ADAPTATIONS OR ACCOMMODATIONS BASED ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, PROVIDED THAT REASONABLE ADVANCE NOTIFICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. ALL PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL WILL BE REQUIRED TO CALL THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE PRIOR TO THE MONDAY COUNCIL MEETING, OR REGISTER WITH THE STAFF ASSISTANT AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBER PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF THE COUNCIL MEETING. ONCE THE COUNCIL MEETING HAS CONVENED, THERE WILL BE NO FURTHER REGISTRATION OF SPEAKERS, EXCEPT FOR PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS. ON THE SAME AGENDA ITEM, ONE TO FOUR SPEAKERS WILL BE ALLOTTED FIVE MINUTES EACH; HOWEVER, IF THERE ARE MORE THAN FOUR SPEAKERS, EACH SPEAKER WILL BE ALLOTTED THREE MINUTES. ANY PERSON WHO IS INTERESTED IN SERVING ON A CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED AUTHORITY, BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE IS REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 853-2541, OR ACCESS THE CITY'S HOMEPAGE AT WWW.ROANOKEVA.GOV, TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION. 2 2. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: NONE. 3. CONSENT AGENDA (APPROVED 4-0) 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-1 Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, January 7, 2008. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispensed with the reading of the minutes and approved 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, and the appointment of an interim Council Member, pursuant to Section 2.2- 3711 (A)(l), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. C-3 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: Concurred in the request. C-4 A communication from the City Clerk advising of the resignation of the Honorable Julian H. Raney, Jr., as a City representative to the Court Community Corrections Program, Regional Community Criminaljustice Board. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accepted resignation and received and filed the communication. 3 C-5 Report of qualification of Michael D. Wray as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates, to fill the unexpired term of Martha C. Williams ending June 30, 2008. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. REGULAR AGENDA Review and consider the following applications for appointment to fill the unexpired term of former Council Member Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., resigned, through June 30, 2010: Kirk A. Ballin William D. Bestpitch Evelyn D. Bethel M. Helen Butler Amy C. Cosner M. Rupert Cutler Scott G. D reye r Dale A. Edmonston F. Gordon Hancock Don L. Hogan Stuart Israel Robert H. Logan, III J. Granger Macfarlane Michael T. Morrissett Alvin L. Nash David B. Parr John H. Parrott Earl B. Reynolds, Jr. Vivian Y. Sanchez-Jones Charles W. Turpin Christopher M. Walters Martha A. Williams 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. 5. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: a. Presentation of the 2007 Report of Economic Development Activity by the Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership. Beth Doughty, Executive Director, Spokesperson. (Sponsored by the City Manager) No Action. 6. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: a. CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: NONE. 4 ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: 1. Appropriation of funds for the State Asset Sharing and Federal Forfeited Property Sharing Grants. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 38031-031708. (6-0) 2. Acceptance of Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program funds from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the U. S. Fire Administration; and appropriation of funds. Adopted Resolution No. 38032-031708 and Budget Ordinance No. 38033-031708. (6-0) 3. Acceptance of the Governor's Youth Community Service and Civic Engagement Program funds for the City of Roanoke's Service Learning Academy Grant Program; and transfer and appropriation of funds. Adopted Resolution No. 38034-031708 and Budget Ordinance No. 38035-031708. (6-0) 4. Approval of an additional new, full-time Administrative Secretary position for the Commonwealth Attorney's Office; and appropriation of funds. Adopted Resolution No. 38036-031708 and Budget Ordinance No. 38037-031708. (6-0) 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: a. Request of the Roanoke City School Board for appropriation of funds to various program accounts; and a report of the Director of Finance recommending that Council concur in the request. Vivian Penn- Timity, Director of Accounting, Spokesperson. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 38038-031708. (6-0) 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. 9. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE. 5 10. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: a. Inquiries and/or comments by the Mayor and Members of City Council. None. 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. Lawrence Landolt, Executive Director, EventZone Robert Gravely, 3360 Hershberger Road, N. W. 12. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: The City Manager recommended that the Mill Mountain Star be turned off on April 16, the anniversary of horrific tragedy that occurred on the Virginia Tech campus. There being no objection by the Council, the City Manager was instructed to proceed as recommended. She also stated that staff was in the process of gathering information from Virginia Tech regarding any other activities that the University may wish for the City to be involved in to recognize the incident. She also announced that the City has received notification of a Class 7 rating which will provide homeowners an additional 5% premium reduction in flood insurance, for a total reduction of 1 5% for federally subsidized flood insurance policies in the City; and she referenced an article in The. Roanoke Timesl March 14 "Homes" supplement, referencing information about green building principles used in housing in the City which was included as part of an article titled "Roanoke Goes Green". She added that she would be sharing some of the City of Roanoke's sustainability activities with the ICMA Sustainability Advisory Committee. Ms. Burcham pointed out that on Saturday, March 15, Roanoke's E-911 Center was recognized for achieving accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for Public Safety Communications, noting that Roanoke is one of a very select few 6 municipalities whose E-911 Center, Fire-EMS and Police Departments, and Sheriff's Department have all been recognized with national accreditation. CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING. (5-0, Council Member Fitzpatrick left during the Closed Meeting. He recused himself from participating in the selection process of an Interim Council Member to fill the unexpired term of former Council Member Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., through June 30, 2010.) Appointed Angela Holland as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of Cheri W. Hartman ending November 30, 2009. Appointed Jacqueline F. Ward Talevi as a City representative to the Court Community Corrections Program, Regional Community Criminal Justice Board to fill the unexpired term of Julian H. Raney, Jr., ending June 30, 2008. Council selected the following applicants for consideration as School Board Trustees to fill the two upcoming vacancies commencing July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2011: David B. Carson, Dolores Y. Johns, and Lori E. Vaught. Public interviews will be held on Thursday, May 1 commencing at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber. Public hearing to receive views of citizens on the applicants interviews will be held on Monday, May 5 at 2:00 p.m., and appointment of the successful candidates for School Board Trustee will be announced by the Council at its regular meeting on May 19 at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber. Council selected the follOWing applicants for consideration as the Interim Council Member to fill the unexpired term of Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., through June 30, 2010: M. Rupert Cutler - 4:30 p.m.; Vivian Y. Sanchez- Jones - 5:00 p.m.; Alvin L. Nash - 5:30 p.m.; and Earl B. Reynolds, Jr. - 6:00 p.m. Public interviews will be held on Thursday, March 20 commencing at 4:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber. Public hearing to receive views of citizens on the applicants interviewed will be held at 7:00 p.m., same day, and appointment of the successful candidate as Interim Council Member will be announced by the Council at a recessed meeting on Monday, March 31 at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chamber. 7 THE COUNCIL MEETING WAS DECLARED IN RECESS TO BE RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, ROOM 450, NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING. 8 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MARCH 17, 2008 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AGENDA Call to Order--RolI Call. All Present. The Invocation was delivered by Council Member Sherman P. Lea. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag ofthe United States of America was led by Mayor C. Nelson Harris. Welcome. Mayor Harris. NOTICE: Meetings of Roanoke City Council are televised live on RVTV Channel 3. Tonight's Council meeting will be replayed on Channel 3 on Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, March 22, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. Council meetings are offered with closed captioning for the hearing impaired. 9 A. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Request of Colonial Green L.c., to amend the Colonial Green Development Plan on certain properties in order to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Franklin Road/Colonial Avenue Area Plan. Joyce L. Graham, Manager, Spokesperson. Adopted Ordinance No. 38039-031708. (6-0) 2.(a) Amendment of Vision 2001-2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to delete the current Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan and to include the 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan; and to include the Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization dated August 2005. Christopher L. Chittum, Agent, City Planning Commission, Spokesperson. Adopted Ordinance Nos. 38040-031708 and 38041-031708. (6-0) (b) Adoption of a Complete Streets Policy. Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager. Adopted Resolution No. 38042-031708. (6-0) (c) Adoption of a resolution supporting Roanoke's designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community. Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager. Adopted Resolution No. 38043-031708. (6-0) 3. Consideration of a proposal to adjust the aggregate amount of the City of Roanoke FY 2007-2008 annual budget, in connection with appropriation of funds for its Social Services/Human Services programs. Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 38044-031708. (6-0) 4. Consideration of a proposed lease agreement between the City of Roanoke and Gone CoCo, LLC., for the leasing of space in the City Market Building. Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager. Adopted Ordinance No. 38045-031708. (6-0) 10 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. Robert Gravely, 3360 Hershberger Road, N. W. THE COUNCIL MEETING WAS DECLARED IN RECESS UNTIL THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2008 AT 4:30 P.M., IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, AT WHICH TIME THE COUNCIL WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC INTERVIEW OF CANDIDATES TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF FORMER COUNCIL MEMBER ALFRED T. DOWE, JR., RESIGNED, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010; AND AT 7:00 P.M., THE COUNCIL WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE THE VIEWS OF CITIZENS ON THE APPLICANTS WHO WERE INTERVIEWED. 11 , ., CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 215 CHURCH AVENUE, S.w., ROOM 452 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011-1594 TELEPHONE: (540) 853-2444 FAX: (540) 853-1145 c. NELSON HARRIS Mayor March 17, 2008 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 and the appointment of an interim/ Council Member, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Sincerely, c.. .1(c.knc.. *... C. Nelson Harris Mayor CNH:crt 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 City Web: www.roanokeva.gov March 17, 2008 The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Re: 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 an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to 92.2-3711.A.3, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Respectfully submitted, Darlene L. Bu cham City Manager DLB/lsc cc: William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 215 CHURCH AVENUE,S.w, ROOM 452 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011-1594 TELEPHONE: (540) 853-2444 FAX: (540) 853-1145 C. NELSON HARRIS Mayor March 21, 2008 Julian H. Raney,. Jr., Judge 23rd Judicial District Roanoke County Genera! District Court P. O. Box 997 Salem, Virginia 24153 Dear Judge Raney: Your resignation as a City representative to the Court Community Corrections Program Regional Community Criminal Justice Board was accepted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2008. On behalf of the Members of Roanoke City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your service to the City of Roanoke as a City representative to the Court Community Corrections Program Regional Community Criminal J.ustice Board from July 1, 2001 to March 17, 2008. . Please find enclosed a Certificate of Appreciation and an aerial view photograph of the Roanoke Valley in recognition of your years of service. Sincerely, C. Nelson Harris Mayor CNH:SMM:ew Enclosure pc: James T. Phipps, Director of Court and Community Corrections, P. O. Box 1725, Salem, Virginia 24153 Stephanie M. Moon, CMC, City Clerk "1 z o ~ 8 .<t:: ~ u ..~ " .~ .~ .....P-1.. . ..~ .~ 0, .~ 8 < .;U. ..~ ~. .~ .H .~. ~.. U $;.:: ../.... o i~ . ::0 -~ .~ .~':':ffi CZl ',~ ~.,.. .~. .~.. ~... ..~. . =.... .:z.: ':< ~ ~...." ..~ ~., ~.> ..~... ;" ~ ;;,~ ~ ',~ ~ ...:l. 'S .... ~.. h 00 <.... o . ~' ~.,,~;,~ . ~. ';.Cj) .~. ......;>0 ....=0... .~~" u >; '(/.)0 ' ;~.Q ~;. ~-'-...~ ~... .~ .:....~,O.. Po< :>-..... . (j ~". . .gs .~ ~ ~.; .S ~.... cr." ~ '~;~ lZl . ..=o~o .'~ ..5'~ N .~ lZl t;~. . .$ 'S\~ . ~ ~ 5 ~ (j '..0 ..u .....~ .. .~. ., : ~..,~ ; .,; ,~.~:~;'. .... ...;(j.~ ;'..O.u ~~ ....:Po<;~ .. ., .(j) .~; .~z .::r::OH.....gg '~ ~ -< g 0 ~t)e~N~ ~~~~~ .gjouB.u, , ',. . ~ u.:>-'~ ~)i'.' -, l~l. I ~ .... .~o. ou u .. .~ ~" 00 8 C5 " . ~ ... ".,':.,". ~ r/) ~ ~.. .< :j." Q g;. o p:: p... .....~ . r/)~ .... . . , . . p:: z~ .. o~. . ~ ~ ... ~'... .. ..~.'..:cj '0.' Chief Judge JULIAN H. RANEY, JR. (retired) Judges VINCENT A. LILLEY JACQUELINE W. TALEVI FRANCIS W. BURKART, III M. FREDERICK KING COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA 23RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ROANOKE COUNTY GENERAL DISTRICT COURT P.. O. BOX 997 SALEM, VIRGINIA 24153 (540) 387-6168 FAX (540) 387-6066 THERESA A. CHILDRESS Clerk March 19,2008 Ms. Stephanie Moon, City Clerk Office of City Clerk 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, VA 24011-1536 RE: Court Corrections Regional ASAP Policy Board Court Corrections Regional Community Criminal Justice Board .', I>,ear,Ms,'M9?r-::;";~ .'.' . .':.> ..\~, This is to advise you that I have retired and am no longer able to sit on the above- referenced boards. Very truly yours, ~~~ Juage JHR:jc fQPY .1p,;' Jim P:l1ipps, Director .. V ASAP . '... . ...' : '~':r . .~ ,'-" ,.....~~ ,,'- . . <. '.... .; ".........".'-~ r::~:I{1....; ,..". r.o '.- ..~ , ',. i(-:":'''-f: ,,-, \ )~, :l.'r/~:.';<,. '" ;, :t",~.'~. CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church A venue, s. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 I Fax: (540) 853-1145 STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC E-mail: c1erk@roanokeva.gov City Clerk SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELlA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk March 17, 2008 The Honorable C. Nelson Harris and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Harris and Members of Council: This is to advise you that a vacancy currently exists on the Court Community Corrections Program, Regional Community Criminal Justice Board, due to the resignation of the Honorable Julian H. Raney, Jr., as a City representative. Sincerely, -Trr-:-;&~\Y). Y{,~ / 'S'rt' 0 Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk SMM:ew CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN Assistant City Clerk, CMC STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk March 19, 2008 Sandra B. Kelly, Chair Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates 1216 Sylvan Road, S. E. Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Dear Ms. Kelly: This is to advise you that Michael D. Wray has qualified as a member of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates, to fill the unexpired term of Martha C. Williams ending June 30, 2008. Sincerely, 2t1Lfu.~ Stephanie M. Moon, CMC - City Clerk SMM:ew pc: Robert A. Clement, Jr., Neighborhood Services Coordinator, Housing and Neighborhood Services Division Sheila N. Hartman, Deputy City Clerk Adalina Allicott, Administrative Secretary, City Clerk's Office Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Michael D. Wray do solemnly 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 Neighborhood Advocates, to fill the unexpired term of Martha C. Williams ending June 30, 2008, according to the best of my ability (So help me God). ~~~JJ~ Subscribed and sworn to before me this tRf~y of ~2008. BRENDA S. HAMILTON, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BRENDA s. HAMILTON, CLERK BY 4:J ~i 7? ~~ C~EEM tAt K:\oath and leaving service\Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates\Michael D Wrays oath 6 08.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 City Web: www.roanokeva.gov March 17, 2008 The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor and Members of City Council: I would like to sponsor a request from Beth Doughty, Executive Director of the Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership, to present their annual report of economic development activities. Respectfully submitted, Darlene L. B cham City Manager DLB:jb c: City Attorney Director of Finance City Clerk elL;.: cr February 18, 2008 Ms. Darlene L. Burcham City Manager City of Roanoke 215 Church Ave., Room 364 Roanoke, VA 24011 Dear Darlene: In appreciation ofthe support from City of Roanoke, the Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership would like the opportunity to present to your City Council our report of economic development activities. For several years, the Partnership has made this annual report to your City Council. Phil Sparks would like a place on the March 3rd agenda. Thanks for your consideration of this request. Faye Richardson Administrative Assistant - ~ ROANOKE VALLEY OF VIRGINIA 'm ECONOMIC DEVELOf'MENl PARTNERSHIP Report to Roanoke City Council Activities of 2007 . RVEDP staff visited with Brian Brown and Chris Copenhaver during the first quarter of 2007 for an update on sites, buildings, and regional infrastructure. . Staff conducted a labor analysis to determine availability of labor skill sets in the Roanoke labor market Analysis included input from Dabney S. Lancaster Community College, Virginia Tech, Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Virginia Employment Commission, Carilion Biomedical Institute, and Virginia Western Community College. Information is being used to target industries in marketing efforts. . OVERALL 2007 PROSPECT ACTIVITY INQUIRIES SUSPECTS PROSPECTS PROSPECT EVENTS/VISITS VEDP . 44 16 4 --- RVEDP 174 65 16 - - -- I---. -~ TOTAL 218 81 20 ,109 TRADE SHOWS: 7 MARKETING MISSIONS: 6 PROPOSALS PENDING: 6 Total Employment: 212-340 Investment: $30.4-31.5 million COMPANIES ACTIVELY CONSIDERING REGION: 10 Total Employment: 901-1265 Investment: $114.3-122.5 million . CITY OF ROANOKE ACTIVITY PROSPECT VISITS: 10 CITY OF ROANOKE SITE SEARCH HITS: 164 III FRANKLIN PLAZA, SUITE 333 . ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011 . 540-343-1550 . 1-800-l0CATE2 FAX: 540.344-6096 . WWW.ROANOKE.ORG . RVEDP@ROANOKE.ORG .lI~ newva CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: c1erk@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELlA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk March 18, 2008 Jesse A. Hall Director of Finance Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Hall: I am attaching copy of Budget Ordinance No. 38031-031708 appropriating funds from the State Asset Sharing Program and Federal Asset Sharing Program, and amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2007-2008 Grant Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2008, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Sincerely, ~2').~ ~ Stephanie M. Moon, CMC J City Clerk . SMM:ew Attachment . pc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Management and Budget A. L. Gaskins, Chief of Police ~'/ ~- IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of March, 2008. No. 38031-031708. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the State Asset Sharing Program and Federal Asset Sharing Program, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2007-2008 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 2007-2008 Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Expendable Equipment Expendable Equipment 35-640-3302-2035 35-640-3304-2035 $ 49,087 127,750 Revenues State Asset Forfeiture - Interest State Asset Forfeiture Federal Asset Forfeiture Federal Asset Forfeiture - Interest 35-640-3302-3299 35-640-3302-3300 35-640-3304-3305 35-640-3304-3306 1,524 47,563 98,381 29,369 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. \ ATT~~.~ ~- 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 City Web: www.roanokeva.gov March 17,2008 Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor Honorable David B. Trinkle, Vice-Mayor Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Council Member Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member Honorable Brian J. Wishneff, Council Member Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council: Subject: State Asset Sharing and Federal Forfeited Property Sharing Background: In 1991, the Virginia General Assembly passed legislation allowing local law enforcement to seize and have forfeited property connected with illegal narcotics distribution. The law also makes it possible for police departments to receive proceeds from these forfeited properties. Application for an equitable share of the property seized by local law enforcement must be made to the Department of Criminal Justice Services, Forfeited Asset Sharing Program and certified by the Chief of Police. Property, including funds shared with State and local agencies may be used only for law enforcement purposes. Program requirements mandate that these funds be placed in an interest bearing account and the interest earned be used in accordance with program guidelines. Revenue totaling $49,087.25 has been collected and is available for appropriation in the Grant Fund Account Number 035-640-3302-2035. In 1986, Congress authorized the transfer of certain federally forfeited property to state and local law enforcement agencies that participated in the investigation and seizure of the property. Application for an equitable share of property seized by local law enforcement must be made to the U.S. Department of Justice and certified by the U. S. Attorney. This property, including funds shared with state and local agencies may be used only for the purpose stated in the application, i.e., narcotics investigations related. to law enforcement. Participation in federally forfeited property enhances the effectiveness of narcotics investigations by providing necessary investigation equipment, and Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council March 17, 2008 Page 2 investigative funds offset the costs that would otherwise have to be borne by the city's taxpayers. The Police Department receives funds periodically from the federal government's asset sharing program. Grant requirements mandate that these funds be placed in an interest bearing account and the interest earned be used in accordance with program guidelines. Revenue totaling $127,750.43 has been collected and is available for appropriation in the Grant Fund accounts 35- 640-3304-2035. The funding will be appropriated to the expendable equipment budget which will allow the department to continue to acquire new and replacement equipment for officers (ballistic vests, computer software, etc.) as well as equipment for vehicles (cameras, partitions, and window barriers, etc.) Recommended Action: Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to increase Grant Fund revenue estimates and to appropriate funding for the State Asset Sharing and Federal Forfeited Property Sharing grants as follows: Revenues: State Asset Forfeiture - Interest State Asset Forfeiture Federal Forfeiture - Interest Federal Forfeiture 35-640-3302-3299 35-640-3302-3300 35-640-3304-3306 35-640-3304-3305 $ 1,524 47,563 29,369 98,381 Appropriations: Expendable Equipment Expendable Equipment 35-640-3302-2035 35-640-3304-2035 $49,087 127,750 Respectfully submitted, Darlene L. B cham City Manager \, c: Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development A. L. Gaskins, Chief of Police CM08-00042 CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk March 18, 2008 Jesse A. Hall Director of Finance Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Hall: I am attaching copy of Budget Ordinance No. 38033-031708 appropriating funds from the federal government for the Assistance to Firefighters Program, and amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2007-2008 Grant and Risk Management Funds Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of'the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2008, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Sincerely, ~'>>. ~ a!"... Stephanie M. Moon, CMC ~ City Clerk SMM:ew Attachment pc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager James Grigsby, Assistant City Manager for Operations R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Management and Budget H. David Hoback, Fire-EMS Chief A. L. Gaskins, Chief of Police Glenn A. Asher, Risk Management Officer ~~ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of March, 2008. No. 38033-031708. . AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the federal government for the Assistance to Firefighters Program, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2007 -2008 Grant and Risk Management 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 2007-2008 Grant and Risk Management Funds Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Grant Fund Appropriations Other Equipment Revenues Assistance to Firefighters FY08 - Federal Assistance to Firefighters FY08 - Local 35-520-3578-9015 $ 378,030 302,424 75,606 35-520-3578-3578 35-520-3578-3579 Risk Management Fund Appropriations Self Insured Auto Claims Transfer to Grant Fund 19-340-1262-2172 19-340~ 1265-9535 (4,000) 4,000 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance.by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: ~. ity Clerk. CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk March 18, 2008 Darlene L. Burcham City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burcham: I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 38032-031708 accepting the Assistance to Firefighters grant offer made to the City of Roanoke by the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the U. S. Fire Administration; and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of , Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2008. Sincerely, ">1. ~ Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk SMM:ew Attachment pc: Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance James Grigsby, Assistant City Manager for Operations. R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Management and Budget H. David Hoback, Fire-EMS Chief A. L. Gaskins, Chief of Police Glenn A. Asher, Risk Management Officer ~ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of March, 2008. No. 38032-031708. A RESOLUTION accepting the Assistance to Firefighters grant offer made to the City by the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the U.S. Fire Administration and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City of Roanoke does accept the Assistance to Firefighters grant offered by the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the U.S. Fire Administration, in the amount of $302,424 with a local match of $75,606, upon all the terms, provisions and conditions relating to the receipt of such funds. The grant is more particularly described in the letter of the City Manager to Council dated March 17, 2008. 2. The City Manager and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute, seal, and attest, respectively, the grant agreement and all necessary documents required to accept the grant, all such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. 3. The City Manager is further directed to furnish such additional information as may be required in connection with the City's acceptance of this grant. ATTEST: ~q.~ ~ 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 City Web: www.roanokeva.gov March 17, 2008 Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor Honorable David B. Trinkle, Vice Mayor Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Council Member Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member Honorable Brian J. Wish neff, Council Member Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council: Subject: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Acceptance Background: The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is designed as an opportunity for the United States Congress to work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to enhance basic fire service delivery across the United States. Since 2001, the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program has provided over $2.4 billion to local fire departments and first responder organizations. Nationally, the AFG awards, which will be distributed in phases, will ultimately provide approximately $490 million to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations throughout the country. The Department of Homeland Security, FEMA and the U.S. Fire Administration recently announced that the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department has been awarded a federal grant of $302,424 from the 2007 Assistance to 'Firefighters Grant program. The grant requires a local match of 20%, totaling $75,606. Considerations: This grant will be used to purchase a driving simulator and pump operation simulator. Both of these pieces of equipment will be extremely valuable in the training of Fire-EMS personnel. The driving simulator will also be available to any department in the City that would like to utilize it to train their staff on proper vehicle operation. The Police Department has already agreed to partner with Roanoke Fire-EMS to train police officers with this new, state of the art tool. The driving simulator will not only be outfitted with a fire truck simulation, Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council March 17, 2008 Page 2 but also an ambulance and civilian car. This piece of equipment will be environmentally friendly, allowing students to train in the classroom, not behind the wheel of a vehicle. The pump operation simulator will allow firefighters to train as if they were on the fire ground, therefore giving them additional training in pump o'perations. This piece of equipment will be environmentally friendly as well and in line with the City's "green" initiatives. It will recapture the water used during pump operations and recycle it for other training scenarios. Recommended Action: Authorize acceptance of the grant of $302,424, with a match from the City of $75,606, totaling $378,030 and authorize the City Manager to execute required grant agreement and any other related documents; such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. Adopt a revenue estimate in the amount of $302,424 in the Grant Fund in an account to be established by the Director of Finance for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant FY08. Transfer local match funding as follows: $4,000 from account 019-340-1262-2172 (Self Insured Auto Liability Claims), $65,606 from account 35-300-9700-5415 (Local Grant Match Funding), $2,000 from account 35-640-3302-9015 (Police State Asset Forfeiture) and $4,000 from the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department account 35-520-3337-2035 (Administrative Equipment < $5,000). Appropriate funding in the amount of $378,030 to an account to be established by the Director of Finance in the Grant Fund. Respectfully submitted, Darlene L. Bu cham City Manager c: Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance James Grigsby, Assistant City Manager for Operations H. David Hoback, Fire-EMS Chief Sherman M. Stovall, Director of Management and Budget A.L. Gaskins, Police Chief Glenn A. Asher, Risk Management Officer CM08-00038 CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELlA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk March 18, 2008 Jesse A. Hall Director of Finance Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Hall: I am attaching copy of Budget Ordinance No. 38035-031708 appropriating funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Governor's Youth Community Service and Civic Engagement Program, and amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2007-2008 General and Grant Funds Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2008, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Sincerely, ~:1).~ ~ Stephanie M. Moon, CMC / City Clerk SMM:ew Attachment pc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Management and Budget Jane R. Conlin, Director of Human Services/Social Services ~~~ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of March, 2008. No. 38035-031708. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Governor's Youth Community Service and Civic Engagement Program, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2007-2008 General and Grant 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 2007-2008 General and Grant Funds Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: General.Fund Appropriations Transfer to Grant Fund Fees For Professional Services Grant Fund Appropriations Part-time Employee Wages FICA Program Activities Travel and Meals Revenues Service Learning Academy - State Service Learning Academy - Local 01-250-9310-9535 01-630-3360-1004 $ 1,667 (1,667) 35-630-5012-1004 35-630-5012-1120 35-630-5012-2066 35-630-5012-2144 9,075 695 1,764 133 35-630-5012-5012 35-630-5012-5013 10,000 1,667 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.~ ity Clerk. CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk March 18, 2008 Darlene L. Burcham City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burcham: I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 38034-031708 authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Governor's Youth Community Service and Civic Engagement program to be used to establish and implement a Service Learning Academy, in connection with the Youth Haven program; and authorizing the execution of the necessary documents to accept such grant, upon certain terms and conditions. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2008. Sincerely, ~0'~ ~. Stephanie M. Moon, CMC . I City Clerk SMM:ew Attachment pc: Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Management and Budget Jane R. Conlin, Director of Human Services/Social Services rQ1: IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 17th day of March, 2008. No. 38034-031708. A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Governor's Youth Community Service and Civic Engagement program to be used to establish and implement a Service Learning Academy in connection with the Youth Haven program; and authorizing the execution of the necessary documents to accept such grant, upon certain terms and conditions. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The City of Roanoke hereby accepts the grant from the Governor' s Youth Community Service and Civic Engagement program, in the amount of $10,000, with a match by the City of $1,667, to be used to establish and implement a Service Learning A9ademy program in connection with the Youth Haven program, as more particularly set forth in the March 17, 2008, letter of the City Manager to this Council. 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute any and all requisite documents, upon form approved by the City Attorney, and to furnish such additional information to the Commonwealth as may be required in connection with the City's acceptance of this grant. ATTEST: ~/).~ . ~City Clerk. R-Governor's Youth Community Service and civic Engagement Program 020507 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 City Web: www.roanokeva.gov March 17, 2008 Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor Honorable David B. Trinkle, Vice Mayor Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Council Member Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member Honorable Brian J. Wish neff, Council Member Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council: Subject: Acceptance of Grant Award from the Governor's Youth Community Service and Civic Engagement Program. Background: The City of Roanoke has received notification that a grant application renewal it had submitted to the Commonwealth for funding under the Governor's Youth Community Service and Civic Engagement Program has been reviewed and approved. This funding is used to establish and implement a Service Learning Academy attached to the Youth Haven program. The Service Learning Academy uses a Positive Youth Development approach to empower at-risk male and female youth ages 12- 17 through community service classes and projects in conjunction with area agencies. Youth have the opportunity to perform community service after school and on weekends with instruction and support from trained staff members. Considerations: .. '-,+,,- The approved amount of funding from the Governor's Youth Community Service and Civic Engagement program is $10,000. The grant requires a local match of $1,667 which is available in the Crisis Intervention Center program budget in account 01-630-3360-1004. The period of the grant is December 1, 2007-December 31, 2008. Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council March 17, 2008 Page 2 Recommended Action(s): Adopt a resolution acceptin.g the $10,000 in Governor's Youth Community Service and Civic Engagement program funds for the City of Roanoke's Service Learning Academy grant program. Authorize the City Manager to execute any required forms in order to accept these funds. Establish revenue estimates for the $10,000 in state funding and $1,667 for the local match, and transfer $1,667 in funds from the General Fund Crisis Intervention Center budget to the Grant Fund to provide the local match. Appropriate funding of $11,667 in expenditure accounts in the Grant Fund. Respectfully submitted, (j Darlene L. Burcham City Manager Attachment c: Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance R. Brian Townsend, Asst. City Manager for Community Development Jane R. Conlin, Director of Human Services/Social Services CM08-00034 Attachment A: Governor's Youth Community Service and Civic Engagement Program 2008 A ST' ccount et-u p ransactlons Account No. Description Amount Revenue: Revenue Governor's $10,000.00 35-630-5012-5012 Youth Community Service and Civic Engagement Local Match: Take from $1,667.00 35-630-5012-5013 Crisis Intervention Temporary Wages 01-630-3360-1004 Total Revenue $11,667.00 Expenditures: 35-630-5012- - 1 004 Temporary Wages $9,075 -1120 FICA $ 695 -2066 Program Activities $1 ,764 -21 44 Travel and Meals $ 133 Total Expenditures $11,667.00 CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: c1erk@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk March 18, 2008 Jesse A. Hall Director of Finance Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Hall: I am attaching copy of Budget Ordinance No. 38037-031708 appropriating funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia, and transfer funds from Pay Raise Contingency, for the new Commonwealth Attorney position, and amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2007-2008 General Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2008, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Sincerely, Qi;L0.~ ~Stephanie M. Moon, CMC I City Clerk SMM:ew Attachment pc: The Honorable Donald S. Caldwell, Commonwealth's Attorney Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Keli M. Greer, Director of Human Resources Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Management and Budget ~~ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of March, 2008. No. 38037-031708. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia, and transfer funding from Pay Raise Contingency, for the new Commonwealth Attorney position, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2007-2008 General 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 2007-2008 General Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Regular Employee Salaries City Retirement FICA Life Insurance Pay Raise Contingency 01-150-2210-1002 01-150-2210-1105 01-150-2210-1120 01-150-2210-1130 01-300-9410-1152 $ 2,824 444 216 32 (390) Revenues Commonwealth's Attorney FY08-Comp Board 01-110-1234-0610 3,126 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ~. tsL. ity Clerk. CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1 145 E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk March 18, 2008 Darlene L. Burcham City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burcham: I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 38036-031708 authorizing the addition of one new, full-time, permanent position for the Roanoke Commonwealth Attorney's Office. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2008. Sincerely, OLL'O) · \ ~Stephanie M. Moon, CMC F City Clerk SMM:ew Attachment pc: The Honorable Donald S. Caldwell, Commonwealth's Attorney Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance , R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Keli M. Greer, Director of Human Resources Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Management and Budget ~ ~ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of March, 2008. No. 38036-031708. A RESOLUTION authorizing the addition of one new, full-time, permanent position for the Roanoke Commonwealth Attorney's Office. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. City Council hereby authorizes the addition of one new, full-time, permanent position, specifically an Administrative Secretary position in the Roanoke Commonwealth Attorney's Office, in accordance with the City Manager's letter to Council dated March 17,2008. 2. The City Manager is authorized to take such action as may be necessary to implement the addition of the above referenced position. ATTEST: d). ;. 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 City Web: www.roanokeva.gov March 17,2008 Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor Honorable David B. Trinkle, Vice Mayor Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Council Member Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member Honorable Brian J. Wish neff, Council Member Subject: Request for New Secretary for Commonwealth Attorney's Office Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council: Background: The Compensation Board of the Commonwealth of Virginia authorized a new Administrative Secretary position for the Roanoke Commonwealth Attorney's Office in the FY 2007-08 budget year. This award results from the Board's decision that the workload of the Roanoke Office merits an additional position. Considerations: The Commonwealth of Virginia will reimburse the City at a rate of $27,092 for salary and benefits on an annual basis. Based on the City of Roanoke pay plan, the annual cost of the position will be $30,476, resulting in a local share cost of $3,384. Based on an anticipated start date of May 6, 2008, the FY 2008 cost will be $3,516, with a local share cost of $390. Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council March 17, 2008 Page 2 Recommended Action: City Council authorize the addition of one new, full-time Administrative Secretary for the Commonwealth Attorney's Office and accept funding from the Compensation Board in the a.mount of $3,126 as outlined above. Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to increase the revenue estimate from the Compensation Board in the amount of $3,126 and transfer $390 from the Pay Raise Contingency account (01-300-9410- 1152). Appropriate funding totaling $3,516 to expenditure accounts in the budget of the Office of the Commonwealth Attorney as noted below: Account Amount Regular Employee Salaries FICA City Retirement Life Insurance Total (01-150-2210-1002) (01 -1 50-2210-1120) (01 - 1 50-221 0- 1 1 05) (01-150-2210-1130) $2,824 $ 216 $ 444 $ 32 $3,516 Respectfully submitted, Darlene L. Bul'i ham City Manager DLB/rbl c: Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance Keli M. Greer, Director of Human Resources Sherman M. Stovall, Director of Management and Budget Donald S. Caldwell, Commonwealth.'s Attorney CM08-00039 CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: c1erk@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk March 18, 2008 Jesse A. Hall Director of Finance Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Hall: I am attaching copy of Budget Ordinance No. 38038-031708 appropriating funds from the Commonwealth and Federal governments, as well as from local match, and amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2007-2008 School Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. The above referenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2008, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Sincerely, ~q.~ ~,Stephanie M. Moon, CMC J1 City Clerk SMM:ew . Attachment pc: Dr. Rita D. Bishop, Superintendent, Roanoke City Public Schools Cindy H. Poulton, Clerk, Roanoke City School Board, P. O. Box 13145, Roanoke, Virginia 24031 Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Management and Budget ~<-;J ~ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of March, 2008. No. 38038-031708. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth and Federal governments as well as from local match, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2007-2008 School 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 2007-2008 School Fund Appropriations be, and the same are he~by, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Teacher Extra-Duty Pay Professional Development Professional Development Social Security Postage Materials and Supplies Books Educational and Recreational Supplies Instructional Supplies Playground Equipment Turnaround Specialist Social Security Teachers Social Security Instructional Supplies Instructor Professional Development Revenues State Grant Receipts State Grant Receipts Federal Grant Receipts Federal Grant Receipts 30-061-6718-0121-6053 30-061-6718-0129-6047 30-061-6718-0129-6053 30...061-6718-0201-6053 30-061-6718-0521-6053 30-061-6718-0601-6053 30-061-6718-0613-6047 6,720 2,000 6,000 514 250 3,875 10,000 30-061-6718-0614-6047 30-061-6718...0614-6053 30-061-6718-0822 -604 7 30-062-6717-0126-6000 30-062-6717 -0201-6000 30-062-6719-0121-6450 30-062 -6719-0201-6450 30-062-6719-0614-6450 30-062-6916-0121-6100 30-062-6931-0129-6514 25,000 7,641 13,000 13,853 1,147 14,181 1,090 12,000 5,000 17,699 30-061-6718-1100 30-062-6717-1100 30-062-6719-1102 30-062-6916-1102 75,000 15,000 27,271 5,000 State Grant Receipts Local Match 30-062-6931-1100 30-062-6931-1101 11 ,799 5,900 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.~ ~itYC'erk. City of Roanoke School Board P.O. Box 13145, Roanoke VA 24031 . 540-853-2381 . FAX 540-853-2951 David B. Carson Chairman Jason E. Bingham Vice Chairman V. Mignon Chubb-Hale Mae G. Huff Suzanne P. Moore Courtney A. Penn Todd A. Putney Dr. Rita D. Bishop Superintendent Cindy H. Poulton Clerk of the Board March 17, 2008 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 March 4, the Board respectfully requests City Council to appropriate the following funds: · $5,000.00 for the Homeless Assistance program to provide instructional services to homeless students. This continuing program will be one hundred percent reimbursed by federal funds. . · $15,000.00 for salary differential provided to the Westside Elementary School principal, as part of the incentives package for the Turnaround Specialist Program. This continuing program is funded with State funds. · $75,000.00 for the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) to support expansion of the Roanoke City Public Schools VPI Program to outfit an additional classroom and for innovative approaches to strengthen the program, its joint registration process, and its effective recruitment of at-risk four-year-olds. This new program is funded with State funds. · $27,271.00 for the Adult Basic Education program to support adult education efforts. This continuing program is one hundred percent reimbursed by federal funds. · $17,699.00 for the Mentor Teacher program to assist new teachers with no prior years of teaching experience. This continuing program will be funded with State funds and 50% local match. The School Board thanks you for your approval of the appropriation requests. Sincerely, ~.P~ Cindy H. Poulton, Clerk re ., . ....i . " "1 cc: Mr. David B. Carson Dr. Rita D. Bishop Mr. Curtis D. Baker Mrs. Vivian Penn-Timity Ms. Darlene L. Burcham Mr. William M. Hackworth Mr. Jesse A. Hall Mrs. Ann H. Shawver Ms. Dorothy Hoskins (with accounting details) CITY OF ROANOKE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE JESSE A. HALL 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 Director of Finance email: jesseJlall@ci.roanoke.va.us March 1 7, 2008 Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor Honorable David B. Trinkle, Vice-Mayor Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Council Member Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member Honorable Brian J. Wish neff, Council Member Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council: Subject: School Board Appropriation Request As a result of official School Board action at its meeting on March 4, 2008, the Board has respectfully requested that City Council appropriate the follovying funds: · $5,000 for the Homeless Assistance program to provide instructional services to homeless students. This continuing program will be one hundred percent reimbursed by federal funds. · $15,000 for salary differential provided to the Westside Elementary School principal, as part of the incentives package for the Turnaround Specialist Program. This continuing program is funded with State funds. · $75,000 for the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) to support expansion of the Roanoke City Public Schools VPI Program to outfit an additional classroom; and for innovative approaches to strengthen the program, its joint registration process, and its effective recruitment of at-risk four-year-olds. This new program is funded with State funds. · $27,271 for the Adult Basic Education program to support adult education efforts. This continuing program is one hundred percent reimbursed by federal funds. · $17,699 for the Mentor Teacher program to assist new teachers with no prior years of teaching experience. This continuing program will be funded with State funds and 50% local match. We recommend that you concur with this report of the School Board and adopt the attached budget ordinance to appropriate funding as outlined above. Sincerely, q~ /{ I~-d Jesse A. Hall Director of Finance Honorable Mayor and Members of Council March 17, 2008 Page 2 JAH:ca c: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk Sherman M. Stovall, Director of Management and Budget Dr. Rita D. Bishop, Superintendent, Roanoke City Public Schools CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK . 215 Church A venue, s. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 STEPHANffi M. MOON, CMC E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov City Clerk SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk March 24, 2008 Ms. Angela Holland 128 Hurst Avenue, N. E. Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Dear Ms. Holland: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 17, 2008, you were appointed as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board, to fill the unexpired term of Cheri W. Hartman ending November 30, 2009. 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, 21 5 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 ~nd each appointee is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." , Angela Holland March 24, 2008 Pag e 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 Human Services Advisory Board. Sincerely, d]. Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk SMM:ew Enclosures pc: . Teresa I. McDaniel, Secretary, Human Services Advisory Board Sheila N. Hartman, Deputy City Clerk Adalina Allicott, Administrative Secretary, City Clerk's Office COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) ) To-wit: ) CITY OF ROANOKE I, Stephanie M. Moon, 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 seventeenth day of March, 2008, ANGELA HOLLAND was appointed as a member of the Human Services Advisory Board, to fill the unexpired term of Cheri W. Hartman ending November 30, 2009. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this twenty- fourth day of March 2008. ~OJ' ~ City Clerk 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@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk August 22,2007 The Honorable Jacqueline F. Ward Talevi . Judge, General District Court Roanoke, Virginia Dear Judge Talevi: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 17, 2008, you were appointed as a City representative to the Court Community Corrections Program, Regional Community Criminal Justice Board, to fill the unexpired term of the Honorable Julian H. Raney, Jr., retired, ending June 30, 2008. 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." " .", K:\oath and leaving service\Court Community Corrections Program Regional Community Crimianl Justice BoardVudge Talevi oath June 3D.doc The Honorable Jacqueline F. Ward Talevi March 18, 2008 Page 2 On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve as a City representative to the Court Community Corrections Program, Regional Community Criminal Justice Board. Sincerely, . M, ~O"YV Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk SMM:ew Enclosures pc: James T. Phipps, Director of Court and Community Corrections, P. O. Box 1725, Salem, Virginia 24153 K:\oath and leaving service\Court Community Corrections Program Regional Community Crimianl Justice Board\Judge Talevi oath June 3D.doc \. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) ) To-wit: ) CITY OF ROANOKE I, Stephanie M. Moon, 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 seventeenth day of March 2008, JACQUELINE F. WARD TALEVI was appointed as a City representative to the Court Community Corrections Program, Regional Community Criminal Justice Board, to fill the unexpired term of Julian H. Raney, Jr., ending June 30, 2008. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this eighteenth day of March 2008. .-In,~ City Clerk K:\oath and leaving service\Court Community Corrections Program Regional Community Crimianl Justice Board\JudgeTalevi oath June 3D.doc EventZone Annual Recap March 17, 2008 Good afternoon Mayor Harris, Vice Mayor Trinkle, members of Roanoke City Council, City Manager and City staff. Happy St. Patrick's Day to you all. On behalf of EventZone I appreciate the opportunity to speak briefly on the state of activities related to festivals and events scheduled for downtown Roanoke for 2008. First and primary EventZone wishes to express our appreciation for the financial support provided to our non-profit organization - it is by no means overstated to say that EventZone could not perform the duties we provide on behalf of the City without this support. The City's direct funding represents approximately 23% of our annual operating budget. So thank you very much for this support and we look forward to years of providing quality events and festivals in downtown Roanoke as a result. Allow me to briefly share what you and the residents of the City of Roanoke can expect from the City's direct investment in EventZone. . In terms of generating visitors to downtown Roanoke - EventZone is currently the largest non-profit arts and entertainment organization in the City of Roanoke. Annually the events and festivals EventZone produces attracts over \ 80,000 persons to downtown Roanoke. . During the past year EventZone has worked on behalf of all other event and festival promoters to help facilitate and initiate nearly 90 Assembly permits for activities in downtown Roanoke - we estimate that each year over 150,000 people attend events, festivals and activities in downtown Roanoke. These range for larges scale festivals to smaller non-profit driven activities. I can assure you the calendar of downtown events, which EventZone maintains, is already full for 2008. . The economic and social dividends from this level of activity in downtown Roanoke is enormous and very much a part of the social fabric of this community. . The statewide and region wide image and public relations impact on downtown Roanoke is also greatly enhanced by these festivals and events - allow me to highlight two examples o The annual Roanoke St. Patrick's Day Celebration this past weekend received much statewide and region wide promotion - I've attached an example of a two page article that appeared in the March issue of Travel Virginia Magazine. o In just two weeks on Sat. March 29th, EventZone hosts the first annual Star City Beach Music Party at the Roanoke Civic Center Special Events Center. This event was approved for a marketing grant by the Virginia Tourism Corporation to help promote attendance from folks from North Carolina and points south. There has been great cooperation between EventZone, the Roanoke Civic Center staff and the Roanoke Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau to help make this happen. . Festival in the Park scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, May 22-26, will again feature national music entertainment and FREE family entertainment during the day. This is Roanoke's legacy festival and the largest annual event held in downtown. . We were pleasantly surprised that the 2007 SunTrust Big Lick Blues Festival (the first year of this event) tied for 1 st place in the "Best Festival" category in the recent City Magazine "Best of City Awards." The 2008 entertainment for this festival has been booked and will take this event up another notch. . Annually the BB&T Party in the Park has attendance of over 17,000 people each summer - but just as important this summer concert series is a fund raiser for 5 other non-profit organizations and in 2007 EventZone's efforts raised over $10,000 for five worthy organizations. We expect to see a grown in 2008. F or the next fiscal year, EventZone has again submitted our budget request in accordance with City guidelines - we have requested similar funding with a slight inflationary increase. But in addition we wanted you to know we have also submitted a request for $10,000 to help EventZone create a new event in November 2008. This new festival is currently called the Commonwealth Celebration and borrows a very successful model from Augusta GA. This event would celebrate the annual Virginia Tech and University of Virginia Football game, would attract many of out of town tourist and could easily become another great annual Roanoke tradition. We ask for your sincere consideration for assistance and partnership to help us start this new event. Finally, a word about this past weekend - as you likely know EventZone decided to cancel one portion of the Roanoke St. Patrick's Day Celebration due to forecasted rain. Decisions such as these must be made about 48 hours in advance - and as we all know forecasting weather here in the Roanoke Valley is difficult event with ~xpert input. As it turned out the weather held for the parade and rain did arrive about 3:30 Sat. afternoon. On a personal note there was no group of people more disappointed to have to make the decision than the EventZone staff, board and St. Patrick's Committee volunteers - but this scenario emphasizes to fragile nature of outdoor festivals. It is no secret that one of the main reasons this decision was made was in an effort to stem financial losses that a complete "rain out" would inflict. EventZone . . J as a fledgling non-profit can not withstand these financial hits - so from a purely financial viewpoint the big loser from this past weekend was EventZone - yet downtown businesses and the vendors at the Farmers Market all had banner days. With this in mind we would like to emphasize three actions that the City could take to help not only EventZone but all event promoters, downtown businesses and the citizens of Roanoke. 1) As you negotiate the management of the new amphitheater - please provide for use of this new facility by local organizations and especially for the large legacy festivals held in Roanoke. 2) Don't avoid or overlook much needed improvements to Elmwood Park and the stage located within the park - without huge expenditures this great location can become a much more user-friendly event venue without disputing its value as a great urban green-space. 3) Finally, we strongly suggest the City invest in one or two very large canopy tents that could be used by the City for its functions but also made available to non-profit groups for use at their events and festivals. Affordable access to such canopy covers would have allowed EventZone to hold the SunTrust Celtic Festival this past weekend with some level of assure. We wish we could afford to make this type of purchase but it is currently beyond our capacity. Again thanks for your support and we hope to see you within the "eventzone" very soon. .- I--~:- --.-----,,---:-:---:---:'''%.-::--~ L----_ ~l'~he~oan()ke S~tPatrick'sI>.y,Se.leJ.1rati?:p.js Qp.e ,?fl I the.larg.... est..s..t. P8..triCk.'.S. Day..'ev. en. ts... m. the Mta"'Atlintic .regloI.4 an41t gro,ws ht.1:ger every year! I ,. ; ..,.., . ,'.., ' I . II The Celtic Festival begi,ns ~t l1';i,am,:and'i,th~ McDonala'sSt;'Patrick's Day Par&ae wilfbegm atl .noon on Saturday, March 1~, 200~. ..,,~ ,'.' I , , "'\~".',"< The ParaQe features over IpO ~tries that range~m Kazim clowns to.greyhouna dogs to Harleys Clubs to. Rea Hat Society ladi,es ana at . least ~ve })~pe b!nQs 'from'throughout the<region;there is;'sometbing fori .everyonetosaytheleast.',L .,., (:~~i""". ~;'> c .' \".:\,- . :\";- .:, "t:.<' -,. . .' . .:'A:!k,/ ; ,O~,?:#_~~' ,", '"',, -"""'5?>"''\':'' ").'>'::'}i':',)' .' I. Each year the McDonala'sSaintPatriek's Day pakae honors "thQse wllo protect.anas~e,"-with<the annuall Grand Marshall being a local citizen 'Yho actions and ,tiervi~e truly retlects.lhe spirit.. qf ,thi.!i,tradition.,n1le parade will be lead by noneot1ier thanM~DOIUlld's rj(yHq)Ch!~f H:~ppip~ss,<~t"ce,r~,,:R.~a:~c,D9pa14 I himself. ' . .... . <. ..,...." I /t::e~~~~:;::~1::1 I' will make you want to sport a kiltanaao thelrisli,jig. Tracli~onal" Irish, pipe and. . ~~ds';YBy~~ng dancers, as well. as several Celtic Rock bandsWlll perfopn un1i1 5:00 pm~ 1)ris y~ar's ,~lti~Festjva1 ,,':': > ' ""F' " ,.' '~J~\ "',;ii;, "-,1", l"c;, ~"f~' 30 - www.TravelVaDlrectory.com t_ ... f'/JI ~ ~.~. .};;? fjf,. SpQ~lvalni~ Coum~ Business Park - FnderlebJ:>>Ufl, VA The 6th Annu:al St. Patrick's Day Parade includes fire trucb, classi marching band, community organizations, Irish dancers, horses, Jnj and local pageant winners. Parade down Main St. in Bowman C,tF. Market Sq~uarelCi1;y HaIl..Aleun~ VA Join the festivities, including the Fun Dog Show (open to all canines), Classic Car Competition and the 27th Annual Alexandria St. Patrick's Parade. Dog show and car show begin at 10:30 am around Market Square; parade begins at 12:30 at King and West streets. Old Town Mana8sas .. Malnassas, VA Inisfail, Inc. presents the St. Patrick's Da. groups. Beginning Center S1reet in Old.nTo; . g bands, dancers and other sas. www.TraveIVaMagazine.com-31 \.-:" \ CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: c1erk@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk March 18, 2008 Joyce L. Graham, Manager Colonial Green, L.c. P. O. Box 10296 Blacksburg, Virginia 24060 Dear Ms. Graham: I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 38039-031708 amending the Planned Unit Development Plan and the Pattern Book proffered as a condition of the conditional rezoning, to remove the stormwater drainage area, to reduce the front setback along Colonial Avenue, to provide additional pedestrian and parking areas, and to change the specified land use from "Commercial/Residential" to "Commercial or Commercial/Residential" as they pertain to Lot 1, Colonial Green Subdivision Phase 1, containing approximately 2.466 acres, identified by Official Tax No. 1570101, located on Colonial Green Circle, S.W., as set forth in the Amended Application No.2, dated January 18, 2008, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2008, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Sincerely, . Oh- ~. ~ Stephanie M. Moon, CMC tJ City Clerk SMM:ew Enclosure Joyce L. Graham, Manager March 19, 2008 Page 2 pc: Occidental Development, L TD, 2406 Sunchase Court, Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Graham, 3346 Woodland Drive, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Ms. Donna Alderman-Willard, 3350 Woodland Drive, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Mr. and Mrs. William Ball, 3390 Colonial Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Ms. Nancy Carson,3358 Woodland Drive, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Roanoke County Planning Department, P. O. Box 29800, Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Freeda Cathcart, President, Grandin Court Neighborhood Association, 2516 Sweetbrier Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Sean Horne, Balzer & Associates, Inc., 1208 Corporate Circle, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Steven J. Talevi, Assistant City Attorney Susan S. Lower, Director, Real Estate Valuation Philip C. Schirmer, City Engineer Martha P. Franklin, Secretary, City Planning Commission Nancy C.Snodgrass, Zoning Administrator 14 ~rP tJ'd-\'it ' ) IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of March, 2008. No. 38039-031708. AN ORDINANCE to amend 936.2-100, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and the Official Zoning Map, City of Roanoke, Virginia, dated December 5,2005, as amended, to amend the Planned Unit Development Plan and the Pattern Book proffered as a condition of the conditional rezoning, to remove the stormwater drainage area, to reduce the front setback along Colonial Avenue, to provide additional pedestrian and parking areas, and to change the specified land use from "Commercial/Residential" to "Commercial or Commercial/Residential" as they pertain to Lot 1, Colonial Green Subdivision Phase 1, containing approximately 2.466 acres, identified by Official Tax No. 1570101, located on Colonial Green Circle, S.W.; and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. WHEREAS, Colonial Green L.c., represented by Joyce L. Graham, Manager, has made application to the Council ofthe City of Roanoke, Virginia ("City Council"), to amend the Plam1ed Unit Development Plan and the Pattern Book proffered as a condition of the conditional rezoning, to remove the stormwater drainage area, to reduce the front setback along Colonial Avenue, to provide additional pedestrian and parking areas, and to change the specified land use from "Commercial/Residential" to "Commercial or Commercial/Residential" as they pertain to Lot 1, Colonial Green Subdivision Phase 1, containing approximately 2.466 acres, identified by Official Tax N? 1570101, located on Colonial Green Circle, S.W.; WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission, after giving proper notice to all concerned as required by 936.2-540, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and after conducting a public hearing on the matter, has made its recommendation to City Council; O-Colonial Green-amend PUD Plan.doc WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by City Council on such application at its meeting on March 17,2008, after due and timely notice thereof as required by 936.2-540, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, at which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be heard, both for and against the amendment of the Planned Unit Development Plan and the Pattern Book proffered as a condition ofthe conditional rezoning, for the property described as Official Tax No. 1570101, located on Colonial Green Circle, S.W.; and WHEREAS, this Council, after considering the aforesaid application, the recommendation made to the Council by the Planning Commission, the City's Comprehensive Plan, and the matters " presented at the public hearing, finds that the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice, requires the amendment of the Planned Unit Development Plan and the Pattern Book proffered as a condition of the conditional rezoning, to remove the stormwater drainage area, to reduce the front setback along Colonial Avenue, to provide additional pedestrian and parking areas, and to change the specified land use from "Commercial/Residential" to "Commercial or CommerciallResidential" as they pertain to Lot 1, Colonial Green Subdivision Phase 1, containing approximately 2.466 acres, identified by Official Tax No. 1570101, located on Colonial Green Circle, S.W., as herein provided. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. Section 36.2-100, Code ofthe City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and the Official Zoning Map, City of Roanoke, Virginia, dated December 5, 2005, as amended, be amended to reflect the amendment ofthe Planned Unit Development Plan and the Pattern Book proffered as a condition of the conditional rezoning, to remove the stormwater drainage area, to reduce the front setback along Colonial Avenue, to provide additional pedestrian and parking areas, and to change the specified land use from "CommerciallResidential" to "Commercial or CommerciallResidential" as O-Colonial Green-amend PUD PIan.doc they pertain to Lot 1, Colonial Green Subdivision Phase 1, containing approximately 2.466 acres, identified by Official Tax No. 1570101, located on Colonial Green Circle, S.W., as set forth in the Amended Application No.2, dated January 18, 2008. 2. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 ofthe City Charter, the second reading ofthis ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: ~0' ~ City Clerk. O-Colonial Green-amend PUD Plan.doc CITY OF ROANOKE PLANNING BUILDING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 166 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Telephone: (540) 853-1730 Fax: (540) 853-1230 E-mail: planning@roanokeva.gov Architectural Review Board Board of Zoning Appeals Planning Commission March 17, 2008 Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor Honorable David B. Trinkle, Vice Mayor Honorable Beverly 1. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Council Member Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member Honorable Brian J. Wishneff, Council Member 'j Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council: Subject: Request from Colonial Green L.C., represented by Joyce L. Graham, manager, to amend the Planned Unit Development Plan and the Pattern Book proffered as a condition of the rezoning, as they pertain to Lot 1, Colonial Green Subdivision Phase 1, containing approximately 2.466 acres, identified by Official Tax No. 1570101, to remove the storm water drainage area, to reduce the front setback along Colonial Avenue, to provide additional pedestrian and parking areas, and to change the specified land use from "Commercial/Residential" to "Commercial or Commercial/ Residential. " Planning Commission Recommendation Planning Commission public hearing was held on Thursday, February 21,2008. Bya roll call vote of 6-0 (Mr. Manetta absent) the Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve the request and found the application to amend the Colonial Green Development Plan on the subject properties to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Franklin Road/Colonial Avenue Area Plan. For this site to be developed to its maximum potential, adequate parking must be provided and a flexible mixture of uses permitted. Respectfully submitted, I~~ Henry Scholz, Chairman City Planning Commission Members of City Council Page 2 ~March 17, 2008 cc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager William M. Hackworth, City Attorney R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager Applicant ". 1. r. \ '. . I' '~...:1. <: >'..: . Members of City Council Page 3 March 17, 2008 . Application Information Request: Planned Unit Development Amendment and Amendment of Proffered Conditions (Ordinance No. 36998-032105) Owner/Applicant: Colonial Green, L.C. Representative: Sean Horne, Balzer & Associates Inc. City Staff Person: Maribeth B. Mills Site Address/Location: 3501 Colonial Green Circle Official Tax Nos.: 1570101 Site Area: 2.466 Acres Existing Zoning: MXPUD, Mixed Use Planned Unit Development with Proffered Conditions Proposed Zoning: MXPUD, Mixed Use Planned Unit Development with Proffered Conditions Existing Land Use: Vacant . Proposed Land Use: Commercial or Commercial/Residential Neighborhood Plan: Franklin Road/Colonial Avenue Area Plan Specified Future Land Mixed Residential Use: Filing Date: Original Application: November 1, 2007; Amended Application NO.1: November 30, 2007; Amended Application NO.2: January 18, 2008 Background ..In March, 2005, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 36998-032105 rezoning the .: subject property from RS-2, Residential Single-Family District, to RPUD, ,Residential Planned Unit Development District with proffered conditions, for the , construction of a mixed use development including commercial space and variety . of housing types. The zoning was changed to MXPUD District in December of 2005 during the City's comprehensive rezoning. \ .\ The applicant is requesting to amend the commercial component of the PUD in ': terms of land use and layout. This area is currently approved for a mix of ., I commercial and residential uses to be located in four (4) buildings surrounding ; an'84 space surface parking lot. However, as the project has moved forward, . changes to the storm water management plan and market demand have prompted the applicant to consider revisions to the original concept. The applicant is requesting the following changes: . Decrease the minimum front yard setback along Colonial Avenue from a minimum of thirty feet (30') to ten feet (10'), as the storm water management area can now be accommodated underground. . Decrease the open space between the surface parking lot and the PUD's side property line from forty feet (40') to twenty feet (20'). This area would still contain a five foot (5') wide walking trail. . Members of City CounCil Page 4 March 17, 2008 . Expand the surface parking lot for a total of 126 spaces. Entrances onto Colonial Green Circle would remain in the same location. . Reconfigure the footprint of all four buildings to better accommodate the change in parking: The general arrangement of the buildings would remain the same with a 100 square foot increase in total building footprint. . Install a sidewalk along Colonial Avenue connecting the walking trail and the existing sidewalk along Colonial Green Circle. . Provide a minimum of 30% glazing on the first floor of all building facades abutting Colonial Avenue and Colonial Green Circle. . Screen all exterior HV AC units and other exterior equipment of apparatus serving the buildings from Colonial Avenue and Colonial Green Circle with landscape material, architectural screen that matches the finish of the buildings or a combination of the two. . Allow the option of having a solely commercial building. All other areas of the PUD would be unaffected. . Amendment of Proffered Conditions and Development Plan . Amendment of Proffered Conditions Colonial Green LC requests that the following proffered conditions enacted by . Ordinance No. 36998-032105 as it pertains to Lot 1, Colonial Green Subdivision . Phase 1, containing approximately 2.466 acres, and identified by Official Tax No. , 1570101, be repealed: 1. That the development of the RPUD District will be governed by the Development Pattern Book, Colonial Green, dated February 17, 2005, and attached as Exhibit 3. 2. A minimum tree canopy ratio of 15% of the total RPUD District will be provided at completion of the project to be comprised of existing tree canopy preserved on the site and new tree plantings (based on canopy at 20 year maturity). And further, that the following proffered conditions for Lot 1, Colonial Green Subdivision Phase 1, containing approximately 2.466 acres, and identified by Official Tax No. 1570101, be adopted: 1. The development of subject property shall be governed by the Development Pattern Book, Colonial Green, dated January 17, .2008 2. A minimum tree canopy ratio of 15% of the total RPUD District will be provided at completion of the project to be comprised of existing tree canopy preserved on the site and new tree plantings (based on canopy at 20 year maturity). Members of City Council Page 5 March 17, 2008 Development of all remaining portions of the Colonial Green RPUD, other than the referenced 2.466 acre parcel, shall continue to be governed by the proffered conditions adopted by Ordinance No. 36998-032105. Amendment of RPUD Development Plan Colonial Green LC requests that the RPUD development plan enacted by Ordinance No. 36998-032105 be replaced with the "Colonial Green Commercial and Office Development Plan," prepared by Balzer and Associates, Inc., dated January 17, 2008, only as it pertains to Lot 1, Colonial Green Subdivision Phase 1, containing approximately 2.466 acres, and identified by Official Tax No. 1570101. Note of clarification: The original 23.742-acre parcel of the Colonial Green RPUD, was identified by Official Tax No. 1570101. When the 23.742 acre parcel was subdivided, the Official Tax No. 1570101 was reassigned to Lot 1, Colonial . Green Subdivision Phase 1. Considerations SurroundinqZoninq and Land Use: Zoning District Land Use North MXPUD, Mixed Use Planned Unit Development Colonial Green. . with conditions South' R3C, Medium Density Multifamily Residential Multifamily residential with conditions (Roanoke County) (Sunscape Apartments). East MXPUD, Mixed Use Planned Unit Development Colonial Green. with conditions West R1, Low Density Residential (Roanoke County) SinQle-family residential. Compliance with the Zoninq Ordinance: As a Planned Unit Development, dimensional requirements must be specified during the zoning amendment process. A 'Development Pattern Book' and . 'Development Plan' laying out these requirements were adopted with the initial rezoning of the subject properties (Ordinance No. 36998-032105). The applicant has modified the Development Plan and pages 5, 9 and 19 of the Pattern Book to accommodate the desired changes listed above. The required number of parking spaces would ultimately depend on the mixture of uses present. Just as an example, a 149 space parking lot would be required to accommodate four buildings constructed to three stories with retail on the first floor and offices on the second and third floor. Reductions would have to be applied in order to allow this amount of construction based on the number of spaces proposed. Members of City Council Page 6 . March 17, 2008 . Conformity with the Comprehensive Plan and Neiqhborhood Plan: Both the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Franklin Road/Colonial Avenue Area Plan encourage the use of traditional urban development patterns to better utilize the limited land resources of the City. Per the regulations set forth in the Pattern Book, each building could be constructed to a height of 60 feet. However, if sufficient parking is not present to support the uses the maximum building potential of the site will not be met. The Comprehensive and Neighborhood Plans also encourage a traditional development pattern for improved design. Development should be oriented towards the street with shallow setbacks, pedestrian access and parking to rear or side. The proposed changes will pull the buildings closer to Colonial Avenue and retain the previously approved configuration of buildings located along street frontages and parking to the rear and side. Although primary access into the . buildings will be from the interior of the site, the applicant has proposed proffers to ensure that the building facades facing Colonial Avenue and Colonial Green Circle will have pedestrian access and visual interest. The quality of storm water management facilities is also a high priority of both plans. The applicant has stated that they are working closely with City Departments to meet stringent storm water quality requirements. The following policies of Vision 2001-2020 are relevant in the consideration of . this application: . NH P2. Neighborhoods as villages. Neighborhoods will function as villages, offering opportunities to live, work, shop, play, and interact in a neighborhood setting. Neighborhood-oriented activity will be encouraged in well-defined village centers. . EC P4. Environmental quality. Roanoke will protect the environment and ensure quality air and water for citizens of the region. Storm water management will be addressed on a regional as well as a local level. (Note EC A 15. Ensure integrity of the storm and waste water systems.) . EO P8. Village centers. Village centers will be pursued as an economic development strategy to strengthen neighborhoods and the City's economy. The following policies of the Franklin Road/Colonial Avenue Area Plan are relevant in the consideration of this application: -J . Community Design Policies: o Design: Future commercial development should adhere to the design principles of Vision 2001-2020 for commercial corridors: · Concentrations of higher-density, mixed use development and live/work space at key intersections. · Minimal curb cuts, shared parking, increased lot coverage, signs collocated, no excessive lighting, and orientation of buildings close to the street. o Parking: Paved parking spaces should be minimized. Members of City Council Page 7 March 17, 2008 . . Economic Development Policies: o Commercial Centers: Small to medium sized concentrations of commercial establishments should be developed differently than larger strip commercial developments (e.g. Maximize Commercial Districts: Avoid further expansion of commercial districts to encourage quality development and more efficient use of land in existing districts). Conformity with Vision 2001-2020's Design Principles: Design Principles: Application's Conformity: Buildings should be set close to the Buildings would be placed closer to street with ground-floor facades that Colonial Avenue and include a emphasize pedestrian activity. sidewalk and 30% glazing on the first floor elevation. Parking should be located on the street Parking will remain to the rear and side or to the rear or side of principal of all principle buildings. buildinqs. . Building fronts and entrances should The buildings primary and potentially face a. street. only entrance would be from the interior of the site. Outside Aqency Comments: . The proposed expansion of the surface parking lot into the forty foot (40') open space area will encroach on a twenty foot (20') waterline easement and a forty foot (40') gas line easement. Western Virginia Water Authority has given written approval for the parking area to be located within the easement as long as the maximum level of fill over the waterline, including pavement, does not exceed six -feet (6'). Additionally, no other utility, such as lighting pedestals, can be placed . over the waterline or within the easement. Roanoke Gas has not given a written approval for pavement within the gas easement but has stated that once plans have been developed beyond the conceptual stage that they would work with the applicant to meet their needs. Roanoke County's primary concern is that local and state stormwater management ordinances and statutes are met. The applicant has stated that :they are working closely with City Departments to meet stringent storm water ; quality requirements. - Public Comments: None. . Planninq Commission Public Hearinq: : During their public hearing on December 20,2007, the Commission asked if ; doorways would be included on the building fayade facing Colonial Green Circle , Members of City Council . Page 8 .March 17,2008 to ensure consistency with the Design Principles for building orientation in Vision 2001-2020. The applicant responded that although doorways were not proffered for that elevation, the application by no way precluded their addition. It was noted that the use and therefore the internal configuration of the buildings had not yet been determined, making it premature to proffer door locations. Department of Planning, Building and Development Room 166, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Phone: (540) 853-1730 Fax: (540) 853-1230 Date: IJanuary 1~.2008 Submittal Number: IAmended Application No.2 rRequestlfseiW'Cfrall~tf1aifaw''''I:~~:J.1l ~~~~~~~;-~.w..:~~~gp~~~q o Rezoning, Not Otherwise Listed o Rezoning, Conditional o Rezoning to Planned Unit Development o Establishment of Compr~hensive Sign Overlay District fei:opeaJllnnmm'atiO'n:ic1J ~- ...._,........ ..~....-"""'~_..-".- .._"'---:.~~ [8] Amendment of Proffered Conditions [8] Amendment of Planned Unit Development Plan o Amendment of Comprehensive Sign Overlay District Address: 13501 Colonial Green Circle Official Tax No(s).: 11570101 Existing Base Zoning: MXPUD. Mixed Use Planned Unit Development (If multiple zones, please manually enter all districts.) OrQinance No(s). for Existing Conditions (If applicable): 136998-0321 O~ Requested Zoning: I MXPUD. Mixed Use Planned unil Proposed Land Use: Commercial or Commercial/Residential [8] With Conditions o Without Conditions Name: IColonial Green L.C. Address: I P.O. Box 10296 Blacksburg, Virginia if /1 1 IL 1 'it-v'IC{ ;<. t:d\<Ji;~,,-- Prdde~ Owner's Signature: I Phone Number: I 320-5215 I E-Mail: Ijlgraham@usit.net I Phone Number: I E-Mail: 1-- I I Name: I Same as Above Address: 1-- Applicant's Signature: Name: IBalzer & Associates Inc. I Phone Number: I 772-9580 I I Address: 120 Corporate Circle Roanoke, VA 24018 E-Mail: IShorne@balzer.cc Authorized Agent's Signature: e e Colonial Green: Amendment to Planned Unit Development District January 17,2008 This applicant's report is provided to explain the requested change to the exiting PUD called Colonial Green. THe affected area is Tax Map # 1570101 and was formerly referred to as the "Mixed Residential and Commercial Living" area and is referred to as the "Commercial" area in this letter. This area is located adjacent to Colonial Avenue and is indicated by the hatched area as shown on Exhibit 'MP' and being the revised Masterplan provided. As this project has developed, it has become apparent that the commercial site would greatly benefit from some minor revisions. As the project progressed, stormwater management has been addressed in such a manor that the stormwater drainage area located on the subject parcel is no longer needed. This area has been used to transport water from the site and from the Carilion facility downstream. It is proposed with this request that this ditch be piped and filled to provide additional usable area. This allows the front set back along Colonial to be reduced to 10' feet. Shifting the buildings closer to Colonial A venue creates a much more desirable streetscape, internal pedestrian spaces, and parking areas are increased. By providing these additional pedestrian and parking areas internal to the site, a much more viable product can be provided. The open space along the southern property line has also been revised. This revision is due to the fact that the required 20% open space for the project has already been met for the property in other areas. The area along the southern property line will now consists of a 10' wide b~ffer yard and open space easement. The buffer yard will consist of a mix of evergreen and deciduous landscaping and a 5' wide walking trail constructed of natural materials. This change allows for more plazas and pedestrian areas to be located internal to the site rather than along the perimeter. The development plan indicates that the buildings will be in the same general arrangement as originally proposed. This orientation and configuration has remained the same to match the concepts found in the original pattern book created for this development. Overall this amended development plan maintains the original concept while providing better pedestrian and vehicular traffic flow through the site, additional parking, additional useable interior pedestrian areas, and shifts the buildings fronting on Colonial A venue closer to the street to provide a more dynamic and aesthetic streetscape. J:\07\R0700303.00- Colonial Green Retail & Office Center\Civil\Rezoning Documents\3rd Submittal - l-17-08\Colonial Green Amendment to PUD-ll-l-07.doc e e BALZEQ AND ASSOCIATES INC REFLECTING TOMORROW Amendment of Proffered Conditions Colonial Green LC requests that the following proffered conditions enacted by Ordinance No. 36998-032105 as it pertains to Lot 1, Colonial Green Subdivision Phase 1, containing approximately 2.466 acres, and identified by Official Tax No. 1570101, be repealed: 1. That the development of the RPUD District will be governed by the Development Pattern Book, Colonial Green, dated February 17,2005, and attached as Exhibit 3. 2. A minimum tree canopy ratio of 15% ofthe total RPUD District will be provided at completion of the project to be comprised of existing tree canopy preserved on the site and new tree plantings (based on canopy at 20 year maturity). And further, that the following proffered conditions for Lot 1, Colonial Green Subdivision Phase 1, containing approximately 2.466 acres, and identified by Official Tax No. 1570101, be adopted: \ 1. The development of subject property shall be governed by the Development Pattern Book, Colonial Green, dated January 17 2008. 2. A minimum tree canopy ratio of 15% of the total RPUD District will be provided at completion ofthe project to be comprised of existing tree canopy preserved on the site and new tree plantings (based on canopy at 20 year maturity). Development of all remaining portions ofthe Colonial Green RPUD, other than the referenced 2.466 acre parcel, shall continue to be governed by the proffered conditions adopted by Ordinance No. 36998-032105. Amendment of RPUD Development Plan Colonial Green LC requests that the RPUD development plan enacted by e e Ordinance No. 36998-032105 be replaced with the "Colonial Green Commercial and Office Development Plan," prepared by Balzer and Associates, Inc., dated January 17, 2008, only as it pertains to Lot 1, Colonial Green Subdivision Phase 1, containing approximately 2.466 acres, and identified .by Official Tax No. 1570101. Note of clarification: The original 23.742-acre parcel ofthe Colonial Green RPUD, was identified by Official Tax No. 1570101. When the 23.742 acre parcel was subdivided, the Official Tax No. 1570101 was reassigned to Lot 1, Colonial Green Subdivision Phase 1. / e BALZEQ AND ASSOCIATES INC Adioinin2: Property Owners of Tax Map # 1570101: 1570135 - Roanoke City Colonial Green L.C. 3601 Colonial Green Circle SW 6.3530 AC. Zoning: MXPUD 77.11-01-55.00 - Roanoke County Occidential Development L TD 3406 Sunchase Court 24.35 AC. Zoning: R3 C 1570132 - Roanoke City CHS Inc. 3369 Colonial Ave. 2.66 AC. CG (c) 77.11-01-50.00 - Roanoke County Mark &. Rena Graham 3346 Woodland Drive SW 0.5AC. Zoning: R 1 77.11-01-51.00 - Roanoke County Donna Alderman-Willard 3350Woodland Drive SW 0.43 AC. Zoning: R 1 e .: -- IN" COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 21st day of March, 2005. No. 36998~032105. AN ORDINANCE to. amend S36.1-3, Cape afthe City afRaanoke (1979), as amended, and Sheet No.. 157, Sectiana11976 Zone Map, City afRaanake,ta rezane certain property within the City, subject to. certain canditians proffered by the applicant; and dispensing with the second reading. by title afthis ardinance. WHEREAS, the City afR~anake has made applicatianta the Cauncil afthe City afRaanake to. have the hereinafter described praperty rezofie<l from RS~2, Residential Single Family District, to. RPUD,. Residential Planned Unit Develapment District, subject to. certain conditions praff~ by the applicant; WHEREAS, the City Planning .Cammissian, which after giving praper notice to. all . ~ .. cancerned as required by ~36.1-693, Code of the City afRoanake (1979), as. amended, and after . conducting a public hearing an the matter,. has maCle its recommendation to. Council; < ~, a public hearing was held by City Council ~ such applicatian at its meeting ~n March 21, 2005, after due and timelynatice thereofas required by ~36.1-693, Code afthe City of . Roanoke (1979), as amended, at which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to. be heard, both for and againSt the praposed rezoning; and - WHEREAS, this COuncil, after cansidering the aforesaid applicatio~ the recommendatian made to. the CaUncil by the. P.lanning Commissian, the City's Comprehensive Plan, and the matters presented at the public hearing, is of the opinian that the hereinafter described property should be. rezoned as herein pravided. TI-IEREFORE, BE IT ORD.AINED by the Council of the City ofRoanake that: 1. . -. .. ~ Section t 1-3, Code oflbe City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and Sheet No; 157 of the Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, be amended in .the following particular manner and no other: . That tract ofland containing 23.742 acres, more or les~, located at 3379 Colonial Avenue, identified as Official Tax No. 1570101, and designated on Sheet No. 157 of the. Sectional 1976 Zone .Map, City of Roanoke, be, and is hereby rezoned from RS-2, Residential Single FaJl)ily District, to RPUD, Residential Planned Unit Development District, .subj ect to the proffers contained in the Petition filed in the Office of the City Clerk .on March 3,2005, and that Sheet No. 157 of the . , -1976 Zone Map be changed in this respect. 2. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second readiiIg of this oidiriance by title is hereby dispensed with.. , . . AI\~jL City Cleric. ~ ~'ORDlNANCES\O-~N W-1110fFERS (COLONIAl. GREEN) 032IOS.DOC FIRST AMENDEtJETITION TO REZONE In the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia In Re: Rezoning of a tract of land lying at 3379 Colonial Avenue, S.W., Official Tax No. 1570101, from RS-2, -Residential Single FamUy -Distrkt, to RPUO, Residential Planned Unit . Oevelopment District. ,e To The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Council of the City of Roanoke: The petitioner, the City of Roan.oke, owns land in the City of Roanoke containing 23.742 acres, more or less, located at 3379 Colonial Avenue, S.W., Official Tax No. 1570101. Said tract is currently zoned, RS-2, Residential Single~ Family District. A map of the property to be rezoned is attached as Exhibit One. Pursuant to Section 36.1-690, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended,the.Petltioner requests that the said property be rezoned . from RS-2, Residential Single Family .Distri~, to RPUD, Res.idential Planned Unit D.evelopment District, for the purpose of a mixed !Jse community that incorporates residential sing.le family, residential multifamily, retain and live/work .space along Colonial Avenue. The components of the development will include townhouse dwelling Urllts, live/work studio dwelling units, commercial space. and required public infrastructure and open space. The proposed development plan Is shown on the attached Exhibit Two~. - . The Petitioner believes the rezoning of the said tract of land will further. the intent and purposes of the City's zoning ordinance and its comprehensive plan, in that it will implement a traditional neighborhood design development .conslstlng of a mixture of residential uses and supporting non-residential uses. The planned development'effectlvely utilizes the 23 acre site by combining .single family a~d- multifamily dwellings, along With neighborhood services in a compatibl.e layout. The Petitioner hereby proffers and agrees that if the said tract is rezoned as requested, that the reZoning will be subject to, and that the Petitioner will abide by, the following conditions: 1 . That the development of the RPUD District will be governed by the Development Pattern Book, Colonial Green, dated February 17, 2005, and attached as Exhibit 3. A +um tree canop~ ratio of 15% o.e total ~PUD Distrrct will be provided at completion of the project to be comprised of existing tree canopy preserved on the site and new tree plantin9s (based on canopy at 20 year maturity). Attached as Exhibit Four are the names, add.resses and tax map numbers of the owner or owners of all lots immediately.adjacent to and imrnediatelyacross the street from the property to be rezoned. 2. WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the above describe.dtract be rezoned as requested hi accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Roanoke.. . ..1'0' RespectfUlly submitted this ~:__ day of March, 2005. 6y: City of Roanoke ~ . 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364 Roanoke~ VA 24011 (540) 853-2333 . . ~ e e From: Roger. Blan kenship@WesternVaWater;org [mailto : Roger. Blankenship@WesternVaWater.org] Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 8:24 AM To: Meredith Jones . Subject: RE: Colonial Green parking lot over water line Meredith, Pavement for a parking area is approved within the waterline easement over the waterline as well. However, the maximum level of fill over the waterline including pavement shall not exceed 6 feet. Also, no other utility such as lighting pedestals, wiring for lighting, electrical, communication, etc.... shall be placed over the waterline or within the easement. Roger Blankenship, P.E. Civil Engineer II Western Virginia Water Authority (540) 853-5659 F 853-1017 e From: Cooper, Patrick [mailto:Patrick_Cooper@RoanokeGas.com] Sent: Friday, November 02, 20073:37 PM To: Meredith Jones Subject: RE: Colonial Green parking over gas line e Roanoke Gas is open to talks about pavement over part of the gas easement upon agreement with developers plans. Thank you lJ a::: lD QJO -lD .g:.: ~a::: o ...J \610 Rt687 C;;; Of g_ ~Je\\ef~ ~ ~ _ \<\\09 ~ o a: Penn Q:- Cl \-IOf\\e~ R\ 1533 COLONIAL LOCATION GREEN MAP REF'LECTING TOMORROW N.T.S. . PlANNERS . ENGINEERS o ARCHiTECTS . SURVEYORS ~lll!I I .._~o_,~= I o " ~ 0 ~.. Ii >- > 0 ! I, ~ w w I i X C'i i~~ i. Ijl I !! ij NVld .lN3V'11d0131\30 3:J1;;l;lO "i 1'<i1:Jl:i3V'JVIIOCl &i &i:g 0 IHi t~i! l!ll ! t.! &i ~ <'l "1..~ 'Iii I!* Iii Illll N33l::J8 lVINOlO8 Illil a i W i8 ~.h i h !1I ! 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W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: c1erk@roanokeva,gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Assistant City Clerk STEPHANIE M, MOON, CMC City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE, Assistant Deputy City Clerk March 5,2008 Joyce L. Graham, Manager Colonial Green, L. C, p, O. Box 10296 Blacksburg, Virginia 24060 Dear Ms. Graham: Pursuant to provisions of Resolution No, 25523 adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on Monday, April 6, 1981, I have advertised a public hearing for Monday, March 17,2008, at 7:00 p,m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City ,Council Chamber, Room 450, Noel C. Taylor, Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., on the request of Colonial Green, L.C., to amend the PUD Plan and the Pattern Book, as a proffered condition for rezoning property known as Colonial Green Subdivision. For your information, I am enclosing copy of a notice of public hearing, Please review the document and if you have questions, you may contact Steven J, Talevi, Assistant City Attorney, at 540-853-2431, It will be necessary for you, or your representative, to be present at the March 17 public hearing. Failure to appear could result in a deferral of the matter until a later date. Sincerely, ~~~ ~tephanie M, Moon, CMC tJ. City Clerk SMM:ew Enclosure #i# (~ v NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council ofthe City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 17,2008, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber, fourth floor, in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W" Roanoke, Virginia, to consider the following: Request from Colonial Green L.C., represented by Joyce L Graham, Manager, to amend the Planned Unit Development Plan and the Pattem Book proffered as a condition of the conditional rezoning, as they pertain to Lot, I, Colonial Green Subdivision Phase 1, containing approximately 2.466 acres, identified by Official Tax No, 1570101, to remove the stormwater drainage area, to reduce the front setback along Colonial Avenue, to provide additional pedestrian and parking areas, and to change the specified land use from "Commercial/Residential" to "Commercial or Commercial/Residential." , A copy ofthe application is available for review in the Office ofthe City Clerk, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S,W" Roanoke, Virginia. All parties in interest and citizens may appear on the above date and be heard on the matter. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Offic~, at 853-2541, before noon on the Thursday before the date ofthe hearing listed above. GIVEN under my hand this 26thday of February ,2008. Stephanie M, Moon, CMC City Clerk. <,Colonial Green-amend PUD plan.doc CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: c1erk@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Assistant City Clerk STEPHANill M, MOON, CMC City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk March 5, 2008 Occidental Development, L TO Mr, and Mrs. Mark Graham Ms, Donna Alderman-Willard Freeda Cathcart, President Grandin Court Neighborhood Association, Mr. and Mrs. William Bal Ms, Nancy Carson Roanoke County Planning Sean Horne, Balzer & Associates, Inc. Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to provisions of Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on Monday, April 6, 1981, I have advertised a public hearing for Monday, March 17,2008, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon,thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City Council Chamber, Room 450, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S, W., City of Roanoke, on the request of Colonial Green, L.C" represented by Joyce L. Graham, Manager, to amend the PUD Plan and the Pattern Book, as a proffered condition for rezoning property known as Colonial Green SubdiviSion, This letter is provided for your information as an interested property owner and/or adjoining property owner. If you have questions with regard to the matter, please call the Department of Planning, Building and Development at 540-853-1730. 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 . . SinCer~IY, ~ ~~ ~~~, .~ Stephanie M, Moon, CMC tI - City Clerk . -6 SMM:ew c(A r-yJ AFFIDAVIT PERTAINING TO THE PUD AMENDMENT REQUEST OF: Colonial Green LC, Tax No. 1570101,3501 Colonial Avenue, SW ) AFFIDAVIT CITY OF ROANOKE ) )- , 'TO WIJ' , _. I' I ,-~- .. .":'. - 1,) "( i I:J ) COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA The affiant, Martha Pace Franklin, first being duly sworn, states that she is Secretary to the Roanoke City Planning Commission, and as such is competent to make this affidavit of her own personal knowledge. Affidavit states that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 15,2-2204, Code of Virginia, (1950), as amended, on behalf of the Planning Commission of the City of Roanoke, she has sent by first-class mail on the 5th day of February, 2008, notices of a public hearing to be held on the 21st day of February, 2008, on the request captioned above to the owner or agent of the parcels as set out below: Tax No. Name Mailinq Address 1570135 Applicant 1570132 CHS Inc, POBox 12385 Roanoke, VA 24025 County Occidental Development L TO 2406 Sunchase Court Roanoke, VA 24015 Cou nty Mark and Rena Graham 3346 Woodland Drive Roanoke, VA 24015 County Donna Alderman-Willard 3350 Woodland Drive Roanoke, VA 24015 County William and Kathleen Ball 3390 Colonial Avenue Roanoke, VA 24015 Cou nty Nancy Carson 3358 Woodland Drive Roanoke, VA 24015 Notice also mailed to: Roanoke County Planning POBox 29800 Roanoke, VA 24018 Freeda Cathcart, President Grandin Ct. Neigh. Assoc, 2516 Sweetbrier Avenue ,~ 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, February 21,2008, 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" Roanoke, Virginia, to consider the following: Request from Colonial Green L,C., represented by Joyce L Graham, manager, to amend the Planned Unit Development Plan and the Pattern Book proffered as a condition of the conditional rezoning, as they pertain to Lot 1, Colonial Green Subdivision Phase 1, containing approximately 2.466 acres, identified by Official Tax No, 1570101, to remove the stormwater drainage area, to reduce the front setback along Colonial Avenue, to provide additional pedestrian and parking areas, and to change the specified land use from "Commercial/Residential" to "Commercial or Commercial/Residential." 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 with a disability: who needs accommodations for this hearing, please contact the Department of Planning / '.. Building and Development at 853-1730 before 12:00 noon on the Tuesday before the date of the hearing listed above. Martha p, Franklin, Secretary City Planning Commission Please run on Tuesday, February 5 and 12, 2008 Please bill: Balzer and Associates, Inc, 1208 Corporate Circle, SW Roanoke, VA 24018 (540) 772-9580 Please send affidavit of publication to: Martha Franklin Department of Planning Building and Development Room 166, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S,W, Roanoke, VA 24011 (540) 853-1730 fA 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, February 21, 2008, 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., Roanoke, Virginia, to consider the following: Request to amend Vision 2001-2020, the City's comprehensive plan, to: (1) to delete the current Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenways Plan, adopted by City Council on April 21,1997, and to include the 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan, which includes an update to the routes included in the 1995 Plan and prioritization of those routes as well as an organizational assessment of the roles and responsibilities of the various partners, The plan also contains a summary of the progress on greenways since 1995; a discussion of the issues raised by the public during the update process; prioritization of the greenway routes and information on each; and implementation strategies; and (2) Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, dated August 2005, which includes sections setting forth best practices for regional bicycle accommodations planning; priority and vision lists for localities relative to corridors for bicycle ',. accommodation; as well as a number of appendices relating to VDOT policies and bicycling laws, Copies of the plans,are available for )eview 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 Tuesday before the date of the hearing listed above. Martha P. Franklin, Secretary City Planning Commission Please p'rint in newspaper on Tuesday, February 5 and 12, 2008 Please bill and 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 .e~~~"-'~'~--~-~--_d~-'~"PlanningBlj'ilcnngarnrneveTOpment<~~""~~-'~'~ Memorandum ... TO: William M, Hackworth, City Attorney Steven J, Talevi, Assistant City Attorney FROM: Martha p, Franklin, Secretary, City Planning Commission DATE: January 18, 2008 SUBJECT: Amended Application NO.2 - Colonial Green L.C. - 3501 Colonial Green Circle Attached please find Amended Application NO.2 filed today, Maribeth Mills can discuss that changes, but basically page 9 of the pattern book has been amended, as has the development plan, Please contact her at 1502 if questions. Thank you, If atta~hm~ cc: ~ephanie Moon, City 91erk (w/a) Susan Johnson, City Attorney's office i'! i; ;"! l_. .i. .:,.,'; l...~ " ...., Department of Planning, Building and Development ( ~ Room 166, Noel C, Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, SW, Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Phone: (540) 853-1730 Fax: (540) 853-1230 Date: I January 17, 2008 Submittal Number: I Amended Application No.2 o Rezoning, Not Otherwise Listed o Rezoning, Conditional o Rezoning to Planned Unit Development o Establishment of Comprehensive Sign Overlay District 1RI Amendment of Proffered Conditions 1RI Amendment of Planned Unit Development Plan o Amendment of Comprehensive Sign Overlay District Address: 13501 Colonial Green Circle Official Tax No(s),: 11570101 Existing Base Zoning: MXPUD, Mixed Use Planned Unit Development (If multiple zones, please manually enter all districts,) Ordinance No(s), for Existing Conditions (If applicable): 136998-032105 Requested Zoning: I MXPUD, Mixed Use Planned Un~ Proposed Land Use: Commercial or Commercial/Residential 1RI With Conditions o Without Conditions I Phone Number: I 320-5215 I E-Mail: ~Igraham@usit.net I I Name: IColonial Green L.C, Address: I P,O. Box 10296 Blacksburg, Virginia ~ct ~ idrtcJ.~ prddei-tY Owner's Signature: Name: ISame as Above Address: 1-- I Phone Number: I E-Mail: 1-- I I Applicant's Signature: Name: I Balzer & Associates Inc, I Phone Number: I Address: 772-9580 I I E-Mail: IShorne@balzer.cc Authorized Agent's Signature: ~.~. . IX] Completed application form and checklist. IX] Written narrative explaining the reason for the request. IX] Location map, !Xi Adjoining property owners list. f8] Required fee. C Concept plan meeting the Application Requirements of item #4 in Zoning Amendment Procedures, o Written proffers, n Conc~pt plan meeting the Application Requirements of item #4 in Zoning Amendment Procedures. Please label as 'development -' plan' If proffered, o Development plan meeting the Application Requirements of item #4 in Zoning Amendment Procedures, o Comprehensive signage plan meeting the requirements of Section 36,2-336(d) of the City's Zoning Ordinance, f8] Amended development plan meeting the Application Requirements of item #4 in Zoning Amendment Procedures, if applicable, f8] Amended concept plan meeting the Application Requirements of item #4 in Zoning Amendment Procedures, if applicable, f8] Written proffers to be repealed, f8] Written proffers to be adopted, if applicable, If some of the existing proffers are to be retained, please include these in this list. f8] Copy of previously adopted Ordinance. o Amended development plan meeting the Application Requirements of item #4 in Zoning Amendment Procedures, o Copy of previously adopted Ordinance. o Amended comprehensive signage plan meeting the requirements of Section 36.2-336(d) of the City's Zoning Ordinance, o Copy of previously adopted Ordinance, o A Traffic Impact Study in compliance with Appendix 8-2(e) of the City's Zoning Ordinance, o Cover sheet. o Traffic impact analysis, o Concept plan, o Proffered conditions, if applicable. o Required fee, tAn electronic copy of this application and checklist can be found at www,roanokeva,gov by clicking 'Departments', 'Planning Divisions', 'Zoning Amendment and StreeUAlley Closure Applications', If submitting an amended application, please use this checklist to identify which items have been revised, A complete packet must be submitted each time an application is amended, unless otherwise specified by staff, > ~ ~ ~ ~ 0.. 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()Q '- ;J /'1) /'1) 0 l'J /'1) ...,. g? ::s p...o~ /'1) ~ ~ ~. ..... 0 ..0 ;J ~ * ~ 8' (ti ~ :=: Ef <: ..... --< /'1) (6' s:- ~ 0 ~ "I:j p... <: () a ~ 0'"O~ ~ 9 /'1) 0 ..... 9 :1 ...,. p... .....~ ~ /'1) :+ 0 i+ 00 /'1) '"0..... rt>~a~ /'1) '"0 0 ~ /'1) - o ~ 0 ::s .... &l' 0.. ~ ' ~ :::-' I>> ..... .... 1-1 ~ ~ Q.. o J:l1 ~. '"0 ::3 nr 9 p... () ~ ~. 8' ...,. ;J 1-1 Vi' ra ~ 00 00 00 ~g-g. 00 /'1) /'1) . ::s 00 :> &l' 0 , - 1 ~ ~ ....... g ~. e... o ~ ~ ~ ....... .g s (j) = ...... ~ ...... ...... (j) 10( = tJj 8 l'i"" ...o;-"._.~",~~C--cc_.'_.~.'''.'''--~.c, ",,,,,'___~,,,,,--.,~~."---=.~~.;,_.,.,,,,,,.,...,~~~'..-,' ~,-,.;-.~...",..~,,,-,,.,","*' ~-~~"*,.-.~:_,,,~.'t" .._______ . ,........-. ......-.. . Colonial Green: Amendment to Planned Unit Development District January 17, 2008 This applicant's report is provided to explain the requested change to the exiting PUD called Colonial Green. The affected area is Tax Map # 1570 10 I and was formerly referred to as the "Mixed Residential and Commercial Living" area and is referred to as the "Commercial" area in this letter. This area is located adjacent to Colonial Avenue and is indicated by the hatched area as shown on Exhibit 'MP' and being the revised Masterplan provided. As this project has developed, it has become apparent that the commercial site would greatly benefit from some minor revisions. As the project progressed, stormwater management has been addressed in such a manor that the storm water drainage area located on the subject parcel is no longer needed, This area has been used to transport water from the site and from the Carilion facility downstream. It is proposed with this request that this ditch be piped and filled to provide additional usable area. This allows the front set back along Colonial to be reduced to 10' feet. Shifting the buildings closer to Colonial A venue creates a much more desirable streetscape, internal pedestrian spaces, and parking areas are increased. By providing these additional pedestrian and parking areas internal to the site, a much more viable product can be provided. The open space along the southern property line has also been revised. This revision is due to the fact that the required 20% open space for the project has already been met for the property in other areas. The area along the southern property line will now consists of a 10' wide buffer yard and open space easement. The buffer yard will consist of a mix of evergreen and deciduous landscaping and a 5' wide walking trail constructed of natural materials. This change allows for more plazas and pedestrian areas to be located internal to the site rather than along the perimeter. The development plan indicates that the buildings will be in the same general arrangement as originally proposed. This orientation and configuration has remained the same to match the concepts found in the original pattern book created for this development. Overall this amended development plan maintains the original concept while providing better pedestrian and vehicular traffic flow through the site, additional parking, additional useable interior pedestrian areas, and shifts the buildings fronting on Colonial Avenue closer to the street to provide a more dynamic and aesthetic streetscape. J:I07IR0700303.00- Colonial Green Retail & Office CenterlCivilIRezoning Documentsl3rd Submittal - 1-17,08lColonial Green Amendment to PUD-II-I-07.doe 5ALZEQ AND ASSOCIATES INC REFLECTING' TOMORROW Amendment of Proffered Conditions Colonial Green LC requests that the following proffered conditions enacted by Ordinance No. 36998-032105 as it pertains to Lot 1, Colonial Green Subdivision Phase 1, containing approximately 2.466 acres, and identified by Official Tax No, 1570101, be repealed: 1. That the development of the RPUD District will be governed by the Development Pattern Book, Colonial Green, dated February 17,2005, and attached as Exhibit 3. 2. A minimum tree canopy ratio of 15% of the total RPUD District will be provided at completion of the project to be comprised of existing tree canopy preserved on the site and new tree plantings (based on canopy at 20 year maturity). And further, that the following proffered conditions for Lot 1, Colonial Green Subdivision Phase 1, containing approximately 2.466 acres, and identified by Official Tax No, 1570101, be adopted: 1. The development of subject property shall be governed by the Development Pattern Book, Colonial Green, dated January 17 2008. 2. A minimum tree canopy ratio of 15% of the total RPUD District will be provided at completion of the project to be comprised of existing tree canopy preserved on the site and new tree plantings (based on canopy at 20 year maturity). Development of all remaining portions of the Colonial Green RPUD, other than the referenced 2.466 acre parcel, shall continue to be governed by the proffered conditions adopted by Ordinance No, 36998-032105. Amendment of RPUD Development Plan Colonial Green LC requests that the RPUD development plan enacted by Ordinance No. 36998-032105 be replaced with the "Colonial Green Commercial and Office Development Plan," prepared by Balzer and Associates, Inc" dated January 17,2008, only as it pertains to Lot 1, Colonial Green Subdivision Phase 1, containing approximately 2.466 acres, and identified by Official Tax No. 1570101. Note of clarification: The original 23,742-acre parcel of the Colonial Green RPUD, was identified by Official Tax No. 1570101. When the 23,742 acre parcel was subdivided, the Official Tax No. 1570101 was reassigned to Lot 1, Colonial Green Subdivision Phase 1. 51\LZEQ AND ASSOCIATES INC REFLECTING TOMORROW Adioinine Property Owners of Tax Map # 1570101: 1570135 - Roanoke City Colonial Green L.C. 3601 Colonial Green Circle SW 6.3530 AC, Zoning: MXPUD 77.11-01-55.00 - Roanoke County Occidential Development L TD 3406 Sunchase Court 24.35 AC. Zoning: R3C 1570132 - Roanoke City CHS Inc. 3369 Colonial Ave. 2,66 AC. CG (c) 77,11-01-50.00 - Roanoke County Mark & Rena Graham 3346 Woodland Drive SW 0.5 AC, Zoning: R 1 77.11-01-51.00 - Roanoke County Donna Alderman-Willard 3350Woodland Drive SW 0.43 AC, Zoning: R 1 ~_~_~____~ -~~.....,.,......-.~--~_.,.,.--~H~~"""". ......,..............-~............,~--- ~~~~.~"-~~~~~'~-~~._~~~~"--Il\rTfIELCa~ClL""OF~fHECITY OF ROANOKE, VlRGlNIA, The 21st day of March, 2005. No. 36998~032105. AN ORDINANCE to amend ~36.1-3, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and Sheet No. 157, 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. WHEREAS, the City ofR~anoke has made application to the Council of the City of Roanoke to have the hereinafter described property re!l6fiM from RS~2, Residential Single Family District, to RPUD,. ResidenQal Planned Unit Development District, subject to certain conditions proffefC!J by the applicant; . , WHEREAS, the City Planning 'Commission, which after giving proper notice to all . Y concerned as required by ~36.1-693. Code oithe City of Roanoke (1979), as. amended, and after . conducting a public hearing on the matter,. has made its recommendation to Council; . . . WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by City CoWlcil on such application at i!$ meeting on . ~ March 21, 2005, afler due and tDnelynotice thereofas required by~36.1-693, Code of the City of . . . . . Roanoke (1979), as 8D;1ended, at which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be heard, b~th for ~d againSt the Proposed rezoning; and - WHEREAs, this Council, after considering the aforesaid ~plicatio~ the recommendation made to the €oUncil by th~ ~Ianning Commission, the City's Comprehensive Plan, and the matters presented at the public hearing, is of the opinion that the hereinafter descnoed property should be' rezoned as herein provided. TIIEREFORE, BE IT ORDAlNED by the CoUilCil of the City of Roanoke that: ~___~,L ....___ ._.,.-~~. ~... ~.~ ~...............~-~-~--------~~- -'--'----"..,L_J-""~ _~ __ ~ _~_ ~__ <<,..~~~~~"""-~~~~,~-~- ~1~"-~~, Sectiol1'36:r::3;Code'oft.fleCity of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and Sheet No: 157 of the Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, be amended in .the following particular manner and no other: , That tract ofland containing 23.742 acres, more or less, located at 3379 Colonial Avenue, , . identified as Official Tax No. 1570101, and designated on Sheet No. 157 of the Sectional 1976 Zone'Map, City of Roanokei be, and is hereby rezoned from RS-2, Residential Single F~ly District, to RPUD, Residential Planned Unit ])evelopment District, 'subject to the proffers contained in the Petition .filed in the Office of the City Clerk on March' 3,2005, and that Sheet No. 157 of the ,1976 Zone Map be changed in this respect. 2. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 oithe City Charter, the second readiitg oftbis ordinance by title ,is hereby dispensed with.. , '. .. : A~~ ilL CitY Clerk. ~ ~ t:'ORDINAN~~N W-lIlOFfEIIS (COLONIAL GR.EEN) 032105.DOC FIRST AMENDED PETITION TO REZONE ~_ _,~~_ ...,.=_ ~__.....~ ___'-'~~'="'~_.'+_~,",--',.'C~"""-'~:~~"---""._".~.~'~_~""'.~~""""~-..,..._"_.,.,="=-_",""",,,,,~__""'-""--"=- ~ __ ..... - ~ --- -- ---+<-~_. -- In the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia In Re: Rezoning of a tract of land lying at 3379 Colonial Avenue, S.W., Official Tax No. 1570101, from RS-2, .Residential Single Family -District, to RPUD, Residential Planned Unit , Development District. To The Honorable ~ayor and Members of the Council of the City of. Roanoke: The pet;t:loner, the City of Roan.oke, owns land in the City of Roanoke containing 23.742 acres, more or less, located at 3379 Colonial Avenue, S.W., Official Tax NO.1 570101. Said tract is currently zoned, RS-2, ,Residential Single Family District. A map of the property to be rezoned is attached as Exhibit One. Pursuant to Section 36.1-690, Code of the City of Roanoke (979), as amended, .the'Petltioner requests that the said property be rezoned . from RS-2, Reside.ntial Single Family'District, to RPUD, Res'idential Planned Unit D.evelopment District,' for the. purpose of a mixed ~se community . that Incorporates residential sing.le family, residential mUltifamily, retain and live/work .space along Colonial Avenue. The components of the development will include townhouse dweUing units. live/work studio dwelling units, commercial space. and required public Infrastructure and open space. The proposed development plan Is shown on the attached Exhibit Two~' _ . The' Petitioner believes the rezoning of the said tract of land will further. the Intent and purposes of the City's zoning ordinance and its comprehensive plan, In that it will implement a traditional neighborhood design deveropment .conslstlng of a mixture of residential uses and Supporting non-resldentlaf Uses. The planned development'effectlvely utlll~es the 23 acre site by combining 'slngle famlfy a~d' mUltifamily dwellings, along with neighborhood services In a compatible layout. The Petitioner hereby proffers and agrees that If the s'aid tract is rezoned as requested, that the rezoning will be subject to, and that the Petitioner will abide by, the follOWing conditions: . 1. Tbat the development of the RPUD District will be governed by the Development Pattern Book, Colonial Green, dated February 17, 2005, and attached as Exhibit 3. 2. "A minimumtree.cC!l],gg,\CI'<ltiq;,of1596,of the. totakRPU[)~'~~"'-~"~""."'~' ......~, ~~->~~~'~.~--'-~~."."."-_.~.>~-~'~DI5trlcfwlln}e'piovided at completion of the 'project to be Comprised of existing tree canopy preserved on the site and new tree plantings (based on canopy at 20 year maturity). Attached as Exhibit Four are the names, add.resses andtax map numbers of the owner or owners of all lots immediately 'adjacent to and immediately across the street from the property to be rezoned. WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the above describen tract be rezoned as requested hi accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Roanoke., , , ~1"tI RespectfUlly submitted this ~!-_ day of March, 2005. 6y: . , City of Roanoke .' . 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364 Roanoke~VA 24011 (540) 853-2333 ... From: Roger,Blankenship@WesternVaWatenorg (mailto: Roger .Blankenship@WesternVaWater.org] Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 8:24 AM To: Meredith Jones Subject: RE: Colonial Green parking lot over water line Meredith, Pavement for a parking area is approved within the waterline easement over the waterline as well. However, the maximum level of fill over the waterline including pavement shall not exceed 6 feet. Also, no other utility such as lighting pedestals, wiring for lighting, electrical, communication, etc.... shall be placed over the waterline or within the easement. Roger Blankenship, P.E. 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AFFIDAVIT PERTAINING TO THE PUD AMENDMENT REQUgST OF: . I' i Colonial Green LC,Tax No. 1570101,3501 Colonial Avenue, SVV ) AFFIDAVIT i 1 ! ! COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) ) TO-WIT: ) CITY OF ROANOKE The affiant, Martha Pace Franklin, first being duly sworn, states tthat she is i ! I Secretary tothe Roanoke City Planning Commission, and as su~h is competent , I I' 1 I to make this affidavit of her own personal knowledge. Affidavit states that, I 1 pursuant to the provisions of Section 15,2-2204, Code of Virgini~, (1950), as i amended, on behalf of the Planning Commission of the City of ~oanoke, she has . I sent by first-class mail on the 26th day of December, 2007, notic~s of a public , I I hearing to be held on the 1 ih day of January, 2008, on the reqdest captioned i I i above to the owner or agent of the parcels as set out below: i Name Mailinq Addressl Tax No. 1570135 Applicant 1570132 CHS Inc. I I POBox 12385 I Roanoke, VA 24025 I ' ! 2406 Sunchase Court i Roanoke,VA 24015 County Occidental Development L TO County Donna Alderman-Willard i i 3346 Woodland Drive I Roanoke, VA 24015 I 3350 Woodland Drive , 1 Roanoke, VA 24015 1 I i 3390 Colonial Avenue Roanoke, VA 24015 , i County Mark and Rena Graham County William and Kathleen Ball Cou nty Nancy Carson 3358 Woodland Drive' Roanoke, VA 24015 Notice also mailed to: Roanoke County Planning POBox 29800 Roanoke, VA 24018 Freeda Ca~hcart, President . Grandin Ctl Neigh. Assoc. , I 2516 Sweetbrier Avenue 0"''''....'''''''"' "fA 0A1"I1&;: The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia Affidavit of Publication The Roanoke Times --------------------------------------------------+------------------------ COLONIAL GREEN, L.C. P. O. BOX 10296 BLACKSBURG VA 24060 lNOTiCE OF PUBLIC I ' HEARING I', . REFERENCE: 80159227 10757806 Colonial Green ame The Council of the City of 'Roanoke will hold a public 'h~aring on Monday, March 17,2008, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the, Council Chamber, fourth I floor, iri. the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S'W"j Roanoke, Virginia, to consider the following: . Request from Colonial Green L.C., represented by Joyce L Graham, Manager, to amen'd the Planned Unit Development Plan and the Pattern Book proffered as a condition of the conditional rezoning, as they pertain to Lot 1, Colonial Green Subdivision Phase 1, containing approximately 2.466 acres, identified by Official Tax No. 1570101, to remove the stormwater drainage area, to reduce the front setback along Colonial Avenue, to provide additional pedestrian and parking areas, and to change the specified land use from , "Commercial/Residential" to "Commerclal.or Commercial/Residential. " i. A copy of the application is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor I Municipal Building, 215 ,Church Avenue, S.W., jRoanoke, Virginia. I.. . All parties in interest and citizens may appear on the above date and be heard on the malter. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office, at 853,2541, before noon on the Thursday before the date of the hearing listed above. GIVEN under my hand this 26th day of February, 2008. Stephanie M. Moon, CMC I City Clerk. I (10757806) I i State of Virginia City of Roanoke I, (the unders igned) an authori zed representa t i ve 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: City/County of Roanoke, Commonwealth/State of Virginia. Sworn and subscribed before me this __J~day of March 2008. Witness my hand and official seal. V'~ - .-WUA-. --- Mt comnii ion \\\\11111111/1 ",\ t>- ~CE^,f..//~~~ ...... ~ .:.......,'. ~ -", ~~.., NOTARY "'-~~ , : I.;:. .. PUBLIC '. ~ ~ g * f REG. #332964 ': * ~ : : MY COMMISSION: : -C')- . ... ~ a'. ~P1R : ;:s: ~~_'" J ..' ~~ ,.""", '" .,.. (\.'5 ~ '" vll,,,. '" .' ,-\\",' TOTAL COST: 402.00 ",,..Y'E'ALTH()~ \", FILED ON: 0 3 / 0 7 / 0 8 111"ltllll'~' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -+- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- PUBLISHED ON: 02/29 03/07 Authorized Signature: Billing Services Representative A.. .!! S-:~ ' .~Y!: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council ofthe City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 17, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber, fourth floor, in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia, to consider the following: Request from Colonial Green L.C" represented by Joyce L Graham, Manager, to amend the Planned Unit Development Plan and the Pattern Book proffered as a condition of the conditional rezoning, as they pertain to Lot 1, Colonial Green Subdivision Phase 1, containing approximately 2.466 acres, identified by Official Tax No. 1570101, to remove the storn1water drainage area, to reduce the front setback along Colonial A venue, to provide additional pedestrian and parking areas, and to change the specified land use from "Commercial/Residential" to "Commercial or Commercial/Residential." A copy of the application is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia. All parties in interest and citizens may appear on the above date and be heard on the matter. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office, at 853-2541, before noon on the Thursday before the date of the hearing listed above. GIVEN under my hand this 26thday of February ,2008. Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk. Colonial Green-amend PUD plan.doc Notice to Publisher: Publish in the Roanoke Times on Friday, February 29 and March 7, 2008. Send affidavit to: Stephanie M. Moon, CMC, City Clerk 215 Church Avenue, S. W" Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 (540) 853-2541 N - Colonial Green-amend PUD plan 3-17-08.doc Send bill to: Joyce L. Graham, Manager Colonial Green, L.c. p, O. Box 10296 Blacksburg, Virginia 540-320-5215 jlgraham@usit.net CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELlA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk March 18, 2008 Darlene L. Burcham City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burcham: I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 38043-031708 supporting and authorizing the City's application fora Bicycle Friendly Community award and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary and appropriate documents in connection with such application. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2008. Sincerely, ~0~ ~Stephanie M. Moon, CMC iJ City Clerk SMM:ew Attachment pc: William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Thomas N. Carr, Director, Planning Building and Development ~ ~ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of March, 2008. No. 38043-031708. A RESOLUTION supporting and authorizing the City's application for a Bicycle Friendly Community award and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary and appropriate documents in connection with such application, WHEREAS, the Bicycle Friendly Community Campaign is an awards program administered by the League of American Bicyclists that recognizes municipalities as Bicycle Friendly Communities for actively supporting bicycling, providing safe accommodation for bicyclists, and encouraging residents to bike for transportation and recreation; WHEREAS, this initiative is compatible with the City's interests and goals related to multimodal transportation and recreation; and WHEREAS, designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community will improve the City's ability to advance its bicycling programs, activities, and facilities. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that City Council supports the designation of the City as a Bicycle Friendly Community, and that the City Manager is hereby authorized, for. and on behalf of the City, to make application for such designation and request feedback from the League of American . Bicyclists about how to make the City more bicycle friendly and to execute on behalf of the City of Roanoke all necessary and appropriate doc~ents in connection with such application. ATTEST: ~0. ~ 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 City Web: www.roanokeva.gov March 17, 2008 Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor Honorable David B. Trinkle, Vice Mayor Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Council Member Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member Honorable Brian J. Wish neff, Council Member Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council: Subject: Bicycle Friendly Community Designation Application Background: The Bicycle Friendly Community Campaign is an awards program administered by the League of American Bicyclists. The goals of the program include assisting communities to become more bicycle friendly and recognizing those communities that already have programs to provide safe accommodation for bicycling and encourage residents to bike for transportation and recreation. This program offers awards of national recognition. Since the program was initiated in 2003, 174 communities have applied for designation and 70 have been designated nationwide. An award of bronze, silver, gold and platinum is made for four years to communities that have made measurable efforts to integrate bicyclists into the community. Arlington County recently received a silver designation and is the only Virginia municipality to be recognized. Staff has prepared the application for designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community and will include the resolution adopted by Council with the application. ~. ' c Honorable Mayor and Members of City COUr1e:jj! March 17, 2008 Page 2 Considerations: Benefits of designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community include: ., · An Awards Ceremony presented by the League of American Bicyclists · A Bicycle Friendly Community road sign · A formal press announcement · A community profile and inclusion on the list of awarded cities posted on the website of the League of American Bicyclists. Our current activities and infrastructure meet the eligibility requirements for the application, and no additional programs or initiatives are needed to qualify for consideration of a designation. Recommended Action: Approve the attached resolution supporting Roanoke's designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community and authorize the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City all documents related to the application for such designation. Respectfully submitted, Darlene L. Burch City Manager c: Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance R. Brian Townsend, Asst. City Manager for Community Development Thomas N. Carr, Director, Planning Building and Development CM08-00037 ~ CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: c1erk@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk March 18, 2008 Darlene L. Burcham City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burcham: I am attaching copy of Resolution No. 38042-031 708 approving and adopting the Complete Streets Policy, adopted by the Planning Commission on July 19, 2007. Th~ abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2008. Sincerely, tephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk SMM:ew Attachment pc: R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Robert K. Bengtson, P. E., Director of Public Works Steven C. Buschor, Director, Parks and Recreation Thomas N. Carr, Director of Planning Building and Development Susan S. Lower, Director, Real Estate Valuation Philip C. Schirmer, City Engineer Steven J. Talevi, Assistant City Attorney Martha P. Franklin, Secretary, City Planning Commission ~J((o/. JIJ, ~ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 17th day of March, 2008. No. 38042-031708. A RESOLUTION approving a Complete Streets Policy for the City of Roanoke. WHEREAS, the City's Comprehensive Plan, Vision 2001-2020, identifies "Improving Streetscapes" as a Strategic Initiative and recommends the creation of a street design manual to guide the design of new streets and improvements to existing streets; WHEREAS, to implement this recommendation, an interdepartmental project team from the Planning, Building and Development Department, the Engineering Division and Transportation Division ofthe Public Works Department, and the Department of Parks and Recreation collaborated -- --'TOci;eate'a'sefof S-tieefDesigIi-Gliideliiies;." WHEREAS, the Street Design Guidelines provide practical approaches to applying the general design principles contained in the comprehensive plan to create "Complete Streets;" and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted the Street Design Guidelines on July 19, 2007, as an internal tool for developing Complete Streets, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that City Council hereby adopts the Complete Streets Policy as set forth in the attachment to the City Manager's letter dated March 17,2008, to Council. ATTEST: Qf4?;].~ ~ City Clerk. K:\TaJevi\Measures\R-Complete Streets Policy.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 City Web: www.roanokeva.gov March 17,2008 Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor Honorable David B. Trinkle, Vice Mayor Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Council Member Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member Honorable Brian j. Wish neff, Council Member Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council: Subject: Resolution to Adopt a Complete Streets Policy Background: The City's comprehensive plan, Vision 2001-2020, identifies "Improving Streetscapes" as a Strategic Initiative and recommends the creation of a street design manual to guide the design of new streets and improvements to existing streets. The Strategic Initiative notes that, "Roanoke's streets capes should be welcoming and attractive multi-modal linkages that carry vehicle traffic, pedestrians, and bicycles safely and effiCiently to and from their destinations." To implement this recommendation, an interdepartmental project team from Planning, Engineering, Transportation, and Parks & Recreation collaborated to create a set of Street Design Guidelines. These guidelines provide practical approaches to applying the general design principles contained in the comprehensive plan to create "Complete Streets." The concept of "Complete Streets" has gained popularity as a term to describe streets that safely accommodate street users of all Ciges and abilities such as pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists. The City Planning Commission adopted the Street Design Guidelines as an internal tool for developing Complete Streets. Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council March 17, 2008 Page 2 Considerations: The proposed resolution adopting the attached Complete Streets Policy will affirm Roanoke's commitment to creating great streets that serve users of all ages and abilities through improved street designs. The Street Design Guidelines, which would be adopted by reference in the policy, will provide design guidance on how the City and private developers should construct (or reconstruct) streets in a way that balances the needs of various street users within the public right-of-way. The Complete Streets Policy summarizes the most critical street design principles of the comprehensive plan and Street Design Guidelines. The policy is a step toward implementation as it empowers staff to routinely plan, fund, design, construct, operate, and maintain streets according to established design principles, while retaining flexibility to deal with exceptional circumstances. The policy also outlines methods for implementation and monitoring progress. Recommended Action: Adopt the attached resolution adopting the Complete Streets Policy. Darlene L. Bur ham City Manager c: Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Robert K. Bengtson, Director of Public Works Steven C. Buschor, Director of Parks and Recreation Thomas N. Carr, Director of Planning Building and Development CM08-00032 City of Roanoke Complete Streets Policy Complete Streets are streets that safely accommodate street users of all ages and abilities such as pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists, Through this policy, the City of Roanoke intends to ensure that all transportation agencies within the City shall routinely plan, fund, design, construct, operate, and maintain their streets according to the Complete Street principles of the City's "Street Design Guidelines" with the goal of creating an attractive connected multi modal network that balances the needs of all users, except where there are demonstrated exceptional circumstances, By adopting this policy the City of Roanoke: o Affirms that Improving Streetscapes to create great streets, a strategic initiative of the City's Comprehensive Plan Vision 2001-2020, will improve both Roanoke's image and its function by providing a safe and attractive environment for street users of all ages and abilities such as pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists; o Recognizes that the development of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure supports Vision 2001-2020's strategic initiative Investing in Critical Amenities because it enhances recreational opportunities and well-designed cityscapes, thus promoting active lifestyles; o Appreciates the positive role that good pedestrian and bicycle facilities play in attracting population growth and sustainable economic development; o Values the long-term cost savings of developing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure as they relate to improved public health, improved environmental stewardship, reduced fuel consumption, and the reduced demand for motor vehicle infrastructure. o Recognizes that Complete Streets may be achieved through single projects or incrementally through a series of smaller improvements or maintenance activities over time, and that all sources of transportation-related funding be drawn upon to . implement Complete Streets. o Intends to maximize the number of transportation options available within the public right-of-way. Additionally, Roanoke City Council declares it is the City of Roanoke's policy to: 1. Use the Street Design Guidelines to guide the planning, funding, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of new and modified streets in Roanoke while remaining flexible to the unique circumstances of different streets where sound engineering and planning judgment will produce context sensitive designs. 2. Incorporate the Street Design Guidelines' principles into all City plans, manuals, rules, regulations and programs as appropriate. 3. Keep street pavement widths to the minimum necessary, 4. Provide pedestrian accommodation in the form of sidewalks or shared-use pathways on all arterial and collector streets and on local streets in the Downtown, Village Center, Traditional Neighborhood, Suburban Neighborhood, Local Commercial, Regional Commercial, and Industrial character districts. 5. Provide bicycle accommodation along all arterial and collector streets, Bicycle accommodation on local streets should be provided within the travel lanes shared with motor vehicles and no additional markings, signage, or pavement should be provided unless a designated bicycle route requires the use of a local street. 6. Where physical conditions warrant, plant trees whenever a street is newly constructed, reconstructed, or relocated. 7. The Director of Public Works, Director of Parks and Recreation and the Director of Planning, Building and Development will present a written explanation to the City Manager for approval when policies 3-6 above are not reasonable or feasible per the following exceptional circumstances: a. Public safety would be compromised b. Severe topographic constraints exist c. Environmental or social impacts outweigh the need for these accommodations d. The purpose and scope of the project does not facilitate provision of such accommodation e. The total cost of constructing and/or maintaining the accommodation, including potential right-of-way acquisition, would be excessively disproportionate to the need for the facility f. A public consensus determines the accommodation is unwanted In support of this Complete Streets Policy, the City of Roanoke will: o Update all necessary and appropriate codes, standards and ordinances to ensure that design components for all new or modified streets follow the intent of the Street Design Guidelines. o Update the process of evaluating requests for new curb and/or pedestrian accommodations, o Identify all current and potential future sources of funding for street improvements o Continue inter-departmental project coordination among city departments with an interest in the activities that occur within the public right-of-way in order to better use , fiscal resources. o Train pertinent staff in the engineering, parks and recreation, planning, and transportation departments on the content of the Street Design Guidelines o Use the following process when planning improvements within the public right-of-way a. Identify the street type according to Roanoke's street hierarchy b. Identify the current and future character district(s) that pertain to the project c. Identify the most appropriate street typical section according to the street type and character district d. Identify any general elements that may apply to the work o Measure the success of this complete streets policy using the following performance measures: a. Total miles of on-street bicycle routes defined by streets with clearly marked or signed bicycle accommodation b. Linear feet of new pedestrian accommodation c. Number of new curb ramps installed along city streets d, Number of new street trees planted along city streets o Update the Street Design Guidelines as needed CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 , Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: c1erk@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk March 18, 2008 Darlene L. Burcham City Manager . Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burcham: I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 38041-031708 amending Vision 2001- 2020. the City's Comprehensive Plan, to include the Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization dated August 2005, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this Ordinance. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2008, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Sincerely, ~. Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk SMM:ew Attachment pc: R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Susan S. Lower, Director, Real Estate Valuation Philip C. Schirmer,.City Engineer Steven J. Talevi, Assistant City Attorney Martha P. Franklin, Secretary, City Planning Commission ~ ~\o~ 9-\)- \ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of March, 2008. No. 38041-031708; AN ORDINANCE approving the Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization dated August, 2005, and amending Vision 2001- 2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to include such Plan; and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. WHEREAS, on February 21, 2008, the Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization dated August, 2005 (the "Plan"), was presented to the Planning Commission; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on that date and recommended adoption of the Plan and amending Vision 2001-2020, the City's 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 Monday, March 17, 2008, 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 Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization dated August, 2005, and amends Vision 2001 - 2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to include such 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, O-Amend Vision 2001-2020-Bikeway Plan.doc 3. Pursuant to the provisions of S 12 of the City Chmier, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: .~ O-Amend Vision 2001-2020-Bikeway Plan.doc CITY OF ROANOKE '?OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: c1erk@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk March 18, 2008 Darlene L. Burcham City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burcham: I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 38040-031708 amending Vision 2001- 2020. the City's Comprehensive Plan, to delete from it the current Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan, adopted by City Council on April 21, 1997, and to include the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan dated February 21, 2008, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this Ordinance. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2008, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Sincerely, C&L?>t · ~Stephanie M. Moon, CMC jI City Clerk SMM:ew Attachment pc: R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Steven C. Buschor, Director, Parks and Recreation I Susan S. Lower, Director, Real Estate Valuation Philip C. Schirmer, City Engineer Steven J. Talevi, Assistant City Attorney Martha P. Franklin, Secretary, City Planning Commission ~\~ 'd-\&\o '\ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE; VIRGINIA The 17th day of March, 2008. No. 38040-031708. AN ORDINANCE approving the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan and amending Vision 2001-2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to delete from it the current Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan, adopted by City Council on April 21, 1997, and to include the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan dated Febmary 21,2008; and dispensing with the second reading by title ofthis ordinance. WHEREAS, on April 21, 1997, City Council adopted the current Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan ("1995 Plan") by the adoption of Ordinance No. 33357- 042197; WHEREAS, on February 21, 2008, the Roanoke Valley Concephlal Greenway Plan dated February 21, 2008 (the "Plan"), was presented to the Planning Commission to update and replace the 1995 Plan; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on that date and recommended deletion of the 1995 Plan and adoption of the Plan and anlending Vision 2001-2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to include such Plan; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of S15,2-2204, Code of Virginia- (1950), as amended, a public hearing was held before this Council on March 17, 2008, 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: O-Amend Vision 2001-2020-Roanoke VallJey Conceptual Greenway Plan.doc 1. That the current Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan, adopted by City Council on April 21, 1997, in Ordinance No. 33357-042197, is deleted from Vision 2001-2020. 2. That this Council hereby approves the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan dated February 21, 2008, and amends Vision 2001-2020, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to include the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan dated February 21, 2008, as an element thereof, 3, That the City Clerk is directed to forthwith transmit attested copies of this ordinance to the City Planning Commission. 4, Pursuant to the provisions of 912 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: 0. O-Amend Vision 200 l-2020-Roanoke Vallley Conceptual Greenway Plan.doc CITY OF ROANOKE PLANNING BUILDING & ECONOMIC. DEVELOPMENT 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 166 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Telephone: (540) 853-1730 Fax: (540) 853-1230 E-mail: planning@roanokeva.gov Architectural Review Board Board of Zoning Appeals Planning Commission March 17, 2008 Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor Honorable David B, Trinkle, Vice Mayor Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Council Member Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member Honorable Brian J. Wishneff, Council Member Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council: Subject: Amendment of Vision 2001-2020, the City's comprehensive plan, to include the 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. Planning Commission Action: Planning Commission public hearing was held on Thursday, February 21, 2008. There was no one present to speak for or against the proposed amendment. By a roll call vote of 6-0 (Mr. Manetta absent), the Commission recommended that Vision 2001-2020 be amended to include the 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. Background: The 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan (Greenway Plan) was produced by the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and the Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission in 2007. The plan was completed under the supervision of an advisory committee including staff from the City's Parks & Recreation Department and Planning Division, Considerations: The Greenway Plan was developed through an extensive input process with a primary goal of reviewing the process for actually constructing the regional greenway system and has been modified to contain predominantly off-road routes to complement the regional bikeway plan developed in 2005. The Greenway Plan recognizes the role of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission to assist localities with plan implementation, as needed, and to coordinate efforts between localities, The plan covers three broad areas with particular areas of interest for the City with regard to implementation as follows: 1. Status of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Program a. Role of greenway partners b. General design guidelines c. Review of previous goals and objectives 2. Greenway Network: a. Establishment of four priority levels. b. Recognizes needs for localities to implement segments as opportunities arise. . 3. Implementation Strategies for the following categories a. Greenway construction b. Funding c. Land acquisition d. Community outreach and Education e. Organizational structure f. Greenway management The Greenway ~Ian will be used as a framework for providing multi-use trail and other pathways that connect with the regional greenway system and as a starting point for more detailed City-wide and neighborhood level planning activities. This framework advances several actions form Vision 2001-2020 including development of the Roanoke River greenway, promoting trails on City-owned land and increasing access to trails and natural areas. Recommendation: The Planning Commission, by a vote of 6-0, recommends approval of the 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan as a component of Vision 2001- 2020. Respectfully submitted, ~~ Henry Scholz, Chairman City Planning Commission cc: Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager William M, Hackworth, City Attorney R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager Steven Buschor, Director, Parks and Recreation IN THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA This 21st day of February, 2008 A RESOLUTION recommending the adoption ofthe 2007 Update to the Roanoke , ,.......,~'(;;., Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan as an element of the City's Comprehensive Pla'n. WHEREAS, the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and the Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission, in cooperation with City of Roanoke, City of Salem, Roanoke County, and the Town of Vinton, developed the 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan with community involvement received at various public input meetings; WHEREAS, the 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan has been reviewed by the City of Roanoke Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the 2007 .Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway 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 February 21, 2008, 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 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan 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 plan to City Council. ATTESTa: February 21, 2008 - Acknowledgements This plan was prepared by the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission, in cooperation with the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, City of Salem, and Town of Vinton, Virginia. Consultant services were provided by LandDesign, Inc. Funding was provided by the Virginia Department of Transportation, RoanokeValley-Alleghany Regional Commission, and Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission. Inquiries should be directed to: Shane Sawyer, Regional Planner Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission P.O. Box 2569 Roanoke, VA 24010 540-343-4417 Liz Belcher, Greenway Coordinator Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission 1206 Kessler Mill Road Salem, VA 24153 540-387 -6060 Project Consultant: LandDesign, Inc. 223 North Graham Street PO Box 36959 Charlotte, NC 28236 704-333-0325 Steering Committee: Liz Belcher Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator Janet Scheid Roanoke County, Community Development Department Cristina Finch City of Roanoke, Planning Division Ian Shaw City of Roanoke, Planning Division Bill Gordge Pathfinders for Greenways Benjamin Tripp Cityof Salem, Planning Department Michael Gray Virginia Department of Transportation Donnie Underwood City of Roanoke, Parks and Recreation Department Anita McMillan Town of Vinton, Planning and Zoning Department Linda Oberlender Pathfinders for Greenways Lon Williams Roanoke County, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Shane Sawyer Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission Donald Witt Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission Update to the Roanoke Vailey Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2005 the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and Roanoke Valley- Alleghany Regional Commission, in partnership with the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, the City of Salem, and the Town of Vinton, decided to update the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan, Roanoke Valley, Virginia, They obtained a grant from the Virginia Department of Transportation to help fund the project, set up a Steering Committee with representatives from the four localities, and in 2006 began the process of updating the plan. The update had two components: . An update to the routes included in the 1995 Plan and prioritization of those routes. The Steering Committee directed this effort and the results are included in this document, 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. . An organizational assessment of the roles and responsibilities of the various partners. This was completed by a consultant, LandDesign, Inc" and is encapsulated in a separate volume for internal use, This document has several parts: . A summary of the progress on greenways since 1995, . Discussion of the issues raised by the public and others during the update process, . Prioritization of the greenway routes and information on each, and . Implementation strategies. Based on the public input and update process, the focus for the next five years will be to finish the Roanoke River Greenway, Secondary priorities will be those north-south routes that are already underway and will provide connections from Roanoke River Greenway to other public lands, The goal is to finish these in five to ten years. Other routes are listed but will be pursued only as opportunity arises. Implementation of this plan will require continued cooperation among the many partners and will offer opportunity for all of the community to be involved. The vision of finishing the Roanoke River Greenway has been a resounding theme echoed from the citizens and corporations of the valley. The dream is laid out herein and challenges all the partners to focus efforts, not on planning, but on implementation, ' Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 1.0 Introduction 1-1 1.1 Impetus for Updating the Plan 1-1 1.2 Terminology: What is Greenway? 1-1 1.3 Benefits of Green1lllays 1-2 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Impetus for Updating the Plan The 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan, Roanoke Valley, Virginia (1995 Plan) was developed and adopted by the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, City of Salem, and Town of Vinton. That plan launched development of a regional greenway network and establishment of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission (Greenway Commission). In 2005 the Greenway Commission decided it was time to update the 1995 Plan and sought assistance from the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (Regional Commission) . to do so. There were numerous reasons to update the document, but the driving force was a desire to look at how the process of getting greenways built might be improved. The Greenway Commission and Regional Commission decided that the update should include two components: 1) an update and prioritization of routes included in the 1995 Plan, and 2) an organizational assessment examining roles and responsibilities of various partners. A Steering Committee of local staff and partners was formed to address the first task, to update and prioritize the routes. This document, the 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan (the Update), is the result of the Steering Committee's work. It describes the accomplishments since 1995, the process of developing the update, public input and issues, routes, and recommendations for implementation. greenway (grill'-wn) II. I. A linear open space established along either (1 natural corridor, sllch as a riverfront, stream valley, or ridgdine, or overland along a railroad righN)f~way converted to recreational use, a canal, a scenic road, or other route. 2. Any natural or landscaped course for pedestri'll1 or bicycle passage. 3. An open.space connector linking parks, natllre reserves, cultural features, or historic sites with each ()ther and widl populated areas. 4. Locally, certain strip or linear parks designated as a parkway or greenbelt. [American neologism: green 1- way; origin obscure.] A consultant, LandDesign, Inc., was hired to address the second task of assessing the organization and recommending improvements to the way in which the Greenway Commission operated and the partners interacted. That assessment was considered in development of the Update and in the implementation strategies presented in Section 6. G"Cet1wnys for Atmwien Charles B. Little 1.2 Terminology: What is a. Greenway? In his 1990 book Greenways for America Charles Little recounts the origins of the greenway idea and traces a century of development of the greenway movement. He recognizes that any group of greenWay advocates will undoubtedly have multiple definitions of a greenway or even different words for the concepts. Common themes in the greenway movement are green Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 !: o ';:; Co) :J 'tl o b ... !: ~ .... 1-1 l: o 'ii :::! "0 o I.. .... s::: q ,.... 1-2 space, connections, conservation, non-motorized transportation, linear trails, ecology, and sustainable development. While the terminology of this movement varies from one state or country to another, the Roanoke Valley's development of the 1995 Plan included a strong focus on the "trail" within the greenway corridor. Since development of the 1995 Plan, the Regional Commission and four local governments have each developed other plans, many of which incorporate the ideas of open space, green space, blueways, and green infrastructure.. Many of these recent plans recognize the importance of green space for environmental protection, wildlife habitat, and stormwater management. Each locality has refined its preferences and the degree to which its greenways focus on pedestrian/bicycle facilities and green infrastructure elements. The Greenway Commission encourages and supports each locality's efforts to develop greenways, trails, and green infrastructure. Because citizens typically equate greenways with trails, the focus in this regional Update to the 1995 Plan is on those corridors that will include a public trail. Thus, the definition that is used encompasses the transportation, recreation, and green infrastructure elements and mirrors the terminology of citizens: Greenways are linear parks, corridors of natural or open space: . following land or water features such as streams, rivers, canals, utility corridors, ridgelines, or rail lines and . managed for conservation, recreation,. and/or alternative transportation and . including trails for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other trail users. 1.3 Benefits of Greenways The benefits of greenways are well documented in a variety of publications on greenways and trails listed in the Bibliography (Appendix A) and in the 1995 Plan. The 1995 Plan included objectives and strategies for meeting goals associated with these benefits, and the progress on those is included in Section 2.4.7 of this Update. The benefits of greenways include: Transportation Greenway trails provide corridors for moving from one location to another without an automobile. Economic Opportunities Greenways strengthen the local economy by increasing property values, enticing businesses concerned with quality of life for employees, stimulating community revitalization, and creating jobs related to recreation and tourism. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 Health and Recreation Cultural and Educational Amenities Preservation of Natural Resources Greenways provide free facilities for exercising, and most of the valley's greenway trails are handicapped accessible, Obesity is one of the biggest health issues in the region. Greenways encourage "active living by design" which can help improve citizens' health, as well as providing a location close to home to enjoy the outdoors. Good health among citizens translates into an economic benefit for businesses. Greenways provide a facility for events, such as walks and parades, and an avenue for groups to join forces for service projects. Many Roanoke Valley greenways follow historic corridors and provide an opportunity for protecting and interpreting historic resources, While several of the existing greenways connect to area schools, there is significant opportunity to increase environmental education along greenways. Greenways are linear parks, designed to provide and connect the green infrastructure of the valley, Greenways preserve existing natural resources and enhance the environment through expansion of tree canopy, protection of riparian buffers that reduce stormwater runoff, and provision of continuous habitat for plants, birds, and animals. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 !: o '0::; u ::> "0 o "'" .... r:: q T'" 1-3 The Potential of Greenways l: o ';': u :::l "0 o .. ... l: q ,.... r 1-4 Update to the Roanok.e Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Status of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Program Establishment of the Greenway Program Greenway Partners Summary of 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan Progress on the 1995 Plan 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-4 2-5 2.0 STATUS OF THE ROANOKE VAllEY GREENWAY PROGRAM 2.1 Establishment of the Greenway Program The Roanoke Valley greenway program arose as a citizen initiative to improve quality of life in the region. In 1993 members of Valley Beautiful Foundation heard about the need to replace the sewer interceptor lines along the Roanoke River and suggested that a greenway be built at the same time. They organized local informational and motivational meetings featuring speakers with greenway experience in other cities. At their urging, the local governing bodies for the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, City of Salem and Town of Vinton appointed members to an Open Space/Greenways Steering Committee in 1994. This committee worked under the sponsorship of the Fifth Planning District Commission (now the Regional Commission) to visit greenway programs in other communities and persuaded the local governments to fund development of a greenway plan. Greenways, Inc. was hired to assist with public input meetings and development of the Conceptual Greenway Plan, Roanoke Valley, Virginia, which was completed in December 1995. After the 1995 Plan was written, the committee began exploring ways to begin implementation. In 1996 the four local governments provided funds for a full time staff position devoted to greenways. Liz Belcher started work as the Greenway Coordinator in the office of the Regional Commission in August of that year. The committee then began planning to establish a structure for implementing the 1995 Plan. The consensus was that the greenway organization should not be autonomous, as with an authority, but rather a regional partnership among the local governments and citizens. In 1997 the four local governments agreed to form a commission to direct the greenway program, established pursuant to Section 15.1-21 of the Code of Virginia. On Earth Day in April 1997 greenway supporters celebrated with a walk up Mill Mountain and the. signing of an Intergovernmental Agreement Establishing the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission (Appendix B.) Prior to its dissolution when the Greenway Commission was established, the committee also helped volunteers organize a non-profit, Pathfinders for Greenways. David Bowers, Liz Belcher, Bob Johnson, Spike Harrison, Jim Trout, Sonny Tarpley, Lucy Ellett, and Buford Barton celebrate the signing of the Intergovernmental Agreement on Aoril19, 1997. 2.2 Greenway Partners 2.2.1 local Governments The greenway program has been implemented as a regional partnership, The four local governments of the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, City of Salem and Town of Vinton established the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission. In spring of 1997 each of the four Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 E (lj b C'l o b 0. :>.. (lj :5 t: CIl CIl b CJ :>.. .! (',l :::- CIl .ll: o !: (',l o " CIl .r; .... .... o lI'I :::3 ....' (',l .... .(1) C'! N 2-1 E til I.. m o 10. Q. >. l'Il $: i: ell ell I.. " >. .oS! l'Il :> ell .lit. o i: l'Il o 0:: ell \-5 .... o III :::! .... til .... I/) C1 (\I localities adopted the 1995 Plan as a component of its comprehensive/community plan, with Roanoke County and the City of Roanoke also adopting additional policies. The four jurisdictions help fund the office of Greenway Coordinator on a per capita basis, match capital grants within their respective jurisdictions, oversee planning and construction projects, and provide extensive staff time and in-kind services for greenway construction and management. The greenways are owned and operated by the localities, and the respective parks and recreation departments have responsibility for management and maintenance. 2.2.2 Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission As mentioned in Section 2.1, the Greenway Commission was formed by an Intergovernmental Agreement among the four local governments (Appendix B), It is comprised of three members appointed by each of these governments, one member appointed by the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and non~voting ex-officio members representing the planning and parks departments, Western Virginia Land Trust, Pathfinders for Greenways, and other interested organizations. The purpose of the Greenway Commission is to "promote and facilitate coordinated direction and guidance in the planning, development, and maintenance of a system of greenways throughout the Roanoke Valley." In accordance with the Intergovernmental Agreement, the Greenway Commission's responsibilities are to encourage incorporation of greenways into each jurisdiction's planning efforts, explore greenway opportunities, make recommendations on legislation, investigate funding and grants, recommend standards, pursue partnerships, and coordinate the efforts of the federal, state, and local governments involved. When the Intergovernmental Agreement was adopted, the greenway movement in the valley was a new frontier. Over time each locality has developed internal processes and staff expertise to deal with many greenway issues, and thus over time the Greenway Commission's role has evolved. That role varies by jurisdiction, depending on the locality's needs and staffing. The Greenway Commission strives to be responsive in complementing the localities' programs and in finding resources to help meet localities' needs, 2.2.3 Pathfinders for Greenways The Greenway Commission is assisted by a volunteer, nonprofit group formed in March 1997. . Pathfinders for Greenways is a 501 (c)(3) grass-roots citizen organization with volunteer members united by the vision of establishing a first-class regional greenway system within the Roanoke Valley. The Pathfinders' purposes are to promote and encourage development of a greenway network, educate citizens and officials on greenway benefits and value, raise and receive gifts, donations and grants, organize volunteers to assist with greenway development and maintenance, and sponsor greenway promotional efforts, The Pathfinders have been particularly effective in building and maintaining natural surface trails. They donate 3-5,000 hours of volunteer service each year and have purchased over $40,000 worth of trail building equipment. 2.2.4 Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission The Regional Commission is a state-established regional planning organization, It provides assistance to local governments for land use planning, transportation planning, mapping, 2-2 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 project management services, and grant applications. The Regional Commission sponsored and facilitated development of the 1995 Plan and has developed the regional bicycle plans. It has continued to provide greenway services, particularly GPS data and GIS mapping, web assistance, bicycle route assessment and planning, and open space planning. The Greenway Coordinator serves on the Transportation Technical Committee of the Metropolitan Planning Organization of the Regional Commission. The Regional Commission obtained the grant for the update to the greenway plan and has provided significant staff time and support to the Greenway Commission. Other groups which have been very involved in the program include Valley Beautiful Foundation, Roanoke Valley Urban Forestry Council, and Greater Raleigh Court Civic League. Other neighborhood groups have been involved with specific projects, and citizens, corporations, and civic organizations are encouraged to be actively involved in greenway planning and con$truction. The Greenway program has received valuable assistance from Virginia Road and Transportation Builders Association, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, corporations, and volunteers from Rotary, Kiwanis, Valley Area Shared Trails, Roanoke College, Virginia Tech, North Cross School, the Governor's School for Science and Technology, and Faith Christian School. E I1l ... C) o t.. Q. :>. I1l ~ s::: Q) Q) ... Cj :>. ~ I1l :::::- Q) .:.: o s::: III o = Q) .r:. .., .... o III ::s .... I1l .... en '~ N 2.2.5 Other Partners The Intergovernmental Agreement included an ex-officio position on the Greenway Commission for the Western Virginia Land Trust. The Land Trust was established in the fall of 1996 and is the partner which can assist with acquisition of rights-of-way and transfer of property. Ex-officio members have been added to the Greenway Commission over the years to represent diverse groups interested in greenways such as running and bicycle clubs, equine enthusiasts, the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club, Western Virginia Water Authority, and other interested groups. The Greenway Commission has established important formal and informal connections to state and federal agencies. In 2002 the Blue Ridge Parkway approved a General Agreement with the Greenway Commission that allows working cooperatively to develop and maintain trails on and connecting to Parkway facilities. Greenway Commission members and staff have been very active with state agencies such as the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Department of Forestry, Department of Transportation, and Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. In 1999 the first statewide greenway and trail conference was held in Roanoke, The Greenway Commission and staff have assisted with all subsequent statewide greenway conferences and workshops and have provided advice to a number of nearby jurisdictions interested in planning and constructing greenway systems. Update to the Roanoke VaHey Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 2-3. , E ro ... m o ... 0. >> ro !1: !: @ @ ... C!) >> .s; ro :> @ .>t o I: ro Cl I:i:( @ J::: .... .... o (/l :::l .... ro .... II) ~ N 2.3 Summary of 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan The 1995 Plan was developed as a regional project by the four local governments, Regional . Commission, and citizens, with guidance from a nationally renowned consultant, Greenways, Inc, Development of the plan included speakers, meetings with elected officials and community leaders, and three public input workshops. The 1995 Plan included 51 conceptual greenway routes. It described the benefits of greenways, design criteria, funding strategies, potential corridors, design guidelines, and management and maintenance issues. It is available on-line at http://www.rvarc.orQ. The 1995 Conceotual Greenwav Plan, Roanoke Valle v, Virainia included 51 potential corridors. 2-4 Update to the RoanoKe Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 2.4 Progress on the 1995 Plan 2.4.2 Design Guidelines The Intergovernmental Agreement charged the Greenway Commission with recommending standards for the design and construction of greenways. Standards for on-road facilities are mandated by the Virginia Department of Transportation and by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), In 1997 the Greenway Commission drafted guidelines for development of the off-road greenway routes with trails, based on federal, state, and other published guidelines. These guidelines recognized that different users require different surfaces and that different environments call for different levels of development. While each locality is responsible for its respective greenway and trail facilities, the Greenway Commission's goal was to encourage uniformity in design of regional greenways, suggest best practices for consideration by each locality, and provide guidance for distinctions in levels of development. E <<l lo. en o lo. Q. :>. <<l li: s::: III III lo. C:l :>. .! (!J :>' III ~ o s::: (!J o a:: III .s::. "'" .... o III ~ "'" <<l .... II) ~ N 2.4.1 Implementation Schedule. The 1995 Plan began the process of establishing a structure for developing a greenway network. It recommended an implementation schedule wherein the first task was formation of an intergovernmental organization and a citizens'. advocacy group. This was completed when the Greenway Commission and Pathfinders for Greenways were established in 1997. Secondly, the 1995 Plan recommended a pilot project; Mill Mountain Greenway was selected and has since been completed. It recommended master plans for phase I and then phase II projects; several of these have been completed. It recommended marketing literature and maps, which have been developed. The 1995 Plan recommended an evaluation after ten . years, which is the process documented in this Update. More detail on completion of the 1995 strategies is included in Section 2.4.7. Class A The most developed greenways include a hard surfaced trail to accommodate a range of activities and high levels of use. These greenways are highly suitable for urban environments where wheeled modes of travel such as strollers, wheelchairs, skateboards, and roller blades are common. High use and urban sights and amenities are expected, but users also are able to enjoy a park-like environment or natural area. Trails are paved with either asphalt or concrete. Traffic control devices such as lane markings and bicycle speed limits are acceptable. Facilities are handicapped-accessible. The Roanoke River Greenway, Lick Run Greenway, and Garst Mill Park Greenway are examples of this Class A environment. Class B These greenways are built in areas where moderate use is expected and a more' natural environment is available. Trails could be hard surfaced, but often the surface is "cinders" similar to a rail-trail, with compacted aggregate stone or wood chips. Narrower trail widths are acceptable in some cases, and users are expected to use courtesy when passing others. These surfaces do not accommodate as many wheeled uses but offer a softer surface for Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2001 2-5 IE ~ .. C) o I.. 0. >. III l!f; i: @ @ .. " >. ~ ~ :> @ ~ o i: ~ o Q:: @ J: .... .... o (fl ::l ... ~ ...., lh c:: N 2-6 2.4.3 walking and running and a more relaxed environment. Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail and Wolf Creek Greenway are representative of Class B greenways, Class C The third category for Roanoke Valley greenways has natural surfaced trails. These offer a rural or wooded environment and opportunities for long distance walking, hiking, mountain biking, and possibly horseback riding where approved, Trail widths are narrower, and trails may have steeper grades and more challenging terrain. Murray Run Greenway and the trails on Mill Mountain, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Carvins Cove are Class C facilities. These trails can be built and maintained by volunteers. . Setting and UseTable Design Factor Class A B C User Joggers Joggers Walkers Walkers Walkers Hikers Bicyclists Bicyclists Mountain bikers Skateboarders Mountain bikers Horseback riders Wheelchair users Horseback riders (where (where approved) Roller bladers approved) Distance runners Stroller pushers Use Level HiQh Moderate Moderate to Low Setting Urban, suburban. City sights less obvious. Natural or rural Universally Park~like. environment, accessible. removed from city siohts. Surface Asphalt or concrete Crushed aggregate stone, Natural surface, wood chips, or wood chips, or hard surface crushed stone Priorities in 1995 Plan The 1995 Plan listed several priority projects. It confirmed that valley residents feltthe top priority should be a greenway paralleling the Roanoke River. Other routes for which there was public support were also listed, but there was no analysis of the feasibility of any routes. The priority projects listed in the 1995 Plan and the progress on them is shown in the table below. Further information on each is available in Sections 2.4.4, 2.4.5, and 5. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 c Priority from Summary of Status and Obstacles 1995 Plan Roanoke River Status: The Roanoke River Greenway has remained the priority project. Three miles have been built. Master plans have been completed. Obstacles: Coordination with sewer and flood projects, right-of-way acquisition, proximity of railroad, proximity of businesses, terrain, floodina. Mudlick Status: The section in Garst Mill Park has been completed. Two other Creek/Garst rights-of-way have been donated. Mill Obstacles: Most of the creek is in residential backyards, making right-of- wav difficult; floodinQ. Blue Ridge Status: A General Agreement with the Parkway has been completed. Six Parkway (on miles of off-road trail have been refurbished. The Parkway has completed and off road) feasibility study of an off-road multi-use path. Draft trail plan has been developed. Obstacles: Parkway is managed by National Park Service; Parkway has been involved in development of its own General Management Plan; Parkway focus is on motor road, not trails. Salem Rail Status: Opened in 1999, 1.7 miles. Still needs bridge across creek. Trail (Hanging Obstacles: Flooding, restricted right-of-way, agreements with VDOT about Rock) Enhancement fundinq. Tinker Creek Status: First mile opened in 2002. Conceptual plan completed in 2000. Obstacles: Right-of-way acquisition, narrow corridor next to roads, flooding, orivate residences. Downtown Status: Mill Mountain Greenway opened in 2003. Connections via trails on Roanoke to Mill Mountain and the Parkway are open to Pitzer Road. Trails at Explore Explore Park have been built. via Mill Mtn. Obstacles: Explore Park is now under option to private developer; trail completion is dependent on Parkway schedule in completing trail plan; connections still needed through market area. Connection to Status: This is an existing trail. No new connection has been identified or Appal. Trail via authorized. The City has provided a permanent easement for the AT. Carvins Cove Electric Rd! Rt. Status: Minimal progress. VDOT has paved shoulders when resurfacing. 419 Obstacles: No off road corridor has been explored. Wolf Creek Status: Over two miles have been built from Hardy Rd to Blue Ridge Pkwy. Obstacles: Connection to Roanoke River would require right-of-way throuqh very steep terrain. Stewartsville Status: No progress. This was reviewed during bikeway planning and was Road! Rt. 24 not considered a popular route. Bicyclists prefer Mountain View Road which is beina rebuilt with bike lanes. Connection to Status: Minimal progress. Location options have been explored. existing horse Connections have been suggested to Blue Ridge Pkwy as part of its trail trails plan. Input has been provided to the Jefferson National Forest. Horse parking is now available at Carvins Cove. Perimeter Trail included in this Uodate, E (\l l.. m o ... Q. >. (\l ~ t: \1.l \1.l l.. " >. .! (\l ::::- \1.l .lC: o t: (\l o IX \1.l .r::. "'" .... o ~ ::2 ... (\l ... II'; ~ N Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 2-7 E ro b m o b Q. :>. ro $1 1:. 0) 0) b '" r ro :> 0) .;t. o i: !\'l o c:: ell J:: ... .... o (II ::3 .... ro ..... VI ~ N 2-8 2.4.4 '-- Construction of Greenways Since the Roanoke Valley Greenway program began, over nineteen miles of trail have been built on nine greenways. Each of the routes has gone through the stages of planning, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, funding, and construction. The chart below shows the greenways completed to date. These are shown on the map at the back of this Update in purple. R k G B '1 1995 2006 aana e Val ey reenwavs UI t - Greenwav Locality Class Year ODened Mileage Garst Mill Park Roanoke County A 1997 0.5 Greenway on (Paved) Mudlick Creek Hanging Rock Roanoke County, City B 1999 1.7 Battlefield Trail of Salem (Cinder) Lick Run Greenway City of Roanoke A 1999, 2002, 3.0 (Paved) 2006 Mill Mountain City of Roanoke A 2003 3.5 Greenwav (Paved) Mill Mountain Star City of Roanoke C 1999 1.7 Trail" (Natural) Murray Run City of Roanoke B-C 2001-2005 2.8 Greenway (Cinder, natural) Roanoke River City of Roanoke A 1999-2006 2.5 Greenwav (Paved) Roanoke River City of Salem A 2002 0.5 Greenway - David (Paved) Smith Trail Tinker Creek City of Roanoke A 2002 1,25 Greenwav (Paved) Wolf Creek Vinton, Roanoke B 1999,2001, 2.5 Greenwav County (Cinder) 2005,2006 Total 19.95 " Built with assistance from Pathfinders for Greenwavs Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 In addition, Pathfinders for Greenways, working with the Greenway Commission and localities, has completed the following natural surface trails, structures, and features which provide important connections and amenities for the greenway network, Additional Greenway and Trail Projects with Pathfinders for Greenways E m i- 0'1 o b Q.. :>. m iJI; !: CI.l <ll i- " :>. .SE m :> CI.l ~ o !: m o 0:: CI.l J:: .... .... o lA :::l ... m .... V') ~ N Trail. Location Task Year' Mileaae Bennett Springs Carvins Cove Construction 2004 1 structure Bridqe Chestnut Ridge Loop Blue Ridge Parkway Reconstruction 2004 6 miles Trail Fern Park Trail City of Roanoke Construction 2006 1 mile Fishburn Park Rain City of Roanoke Construction 2005 1 garden Garden Four Goraes Trail Carvins Cove Construction 2005-06 3 miles Horse Trail from Blue Ridge Parkway Reconstruction 2003 2 miles Stewarts Knob to Rt. 24 Kiosks Blue Ridge Parkway, Construction of 2002-03 4 structures Murray Run, Wolf 4 kiosks Creek Monument Trail Mill Mountain Park Reconstruction 2002 1.5 miles Murray Run . City of Roanoke Construction of 2001- 2 structures Greenway bridqes 2 bridoes 2006 Ridoeline Trail Mill Mountain Park Construction 2005 1 mile Roanoke River Trail Blue Ridoe Parkway Repairs 2005 0.5 mile Trouqh Trail Carvins Cove Relocation 2005 1 mile Wolf Creek Bridges Vinton, Roanoke Construction 1999,20 3 structu res County 01 Total 16 miles 11 structu res 2.4.5 Greenway Planning In addition to construction, the Greenway Commission, localities, and Pathfinders have worked on planning and design for other routes listed in the 1995 Plan. Each of the localities has updated its Comprehensive Plan since 1995 and each has prioritized its greenway routes. The matrices on the following pages show the status of On-road and Off-road routes in the 1995 Plan. . Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 2-9 E rll !.. m o !.. 0. >. rll 3: !: el el 10. et >. l!: <Il ::::- el ~ o !: <Il o t:t: Ql .c:: ... .... o III ::! ... <Il ... 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IladiYe liWJ WiN Consbuclion COMMENTS Aooalachain Trail 3 Off I I I I I I 1985 Easement 1998 Back Creek 45 Off I Barnhardt Creek 36 Off I Carvin Creek 9 Off I I Drv Hollow 34 Off I Gamand Branch 41 Off I I Gish Branch 14 Off x Glade Creek 26 Off I I G lenwood Horse Trail Link 27 Off I I Hanqinq Rock Battlefield Trail 15 Off I I I I I I 1999 Hanqinq Rock Bridqe 15 Off I I I I I 2007 -{)8 Homers Branch 11 Off x Horse Pen Branch 7 Off I Lick Run 21 Off Section 4 21 Off I I I I I I 1999 Section 3 21 Off I I I I I I 2002 Section 1&2 21 Off I I I I I I 2006 Mason Creek 4 Off I Partial Mill Mountain 44 Off on Downtown,j> iedmont P k 44 Off'on I I I I I I 2003 P iedmont-uo P rosoect 44 Off'on I I I I I I 2003 MiIIMtnPkSnurRd 44 On I Add to Bike Plan Mill Mtn StarTrail 44 Off I I I I I I 1999 Mudlick Creek 37 Off Hiah School 37 Off I I HS-Garst Mill Park 37 Offon I I One tract Garst Mill Park 37 Off I I I I I I 1997 GMP-Roanoke River 37 Off'on I One tract Murrav Run 43 Off . G randin-track 43 o. 41 Off I I I I I Partial 2003 . Track-B rambleton 43 n.41 Off I I I I I I 2001 Fishburn Park 43 n.41 Off I I I I I I 2004 F ishburn-{olonial 43. D. 41 Off I I I I I I 2004 Colonial-Daden 43.n.41 Off I Paint Bank Branch 10 Off x Roanoke River Tributarv 12 Off ,( Drv Branch, qolf course Roanoke River Tributarv 28 Off x Uo Twelve O'clock Knot Route to Aooalachain Trail 8 Off I Route to Smith Mountain Lake 46 Off Bvothers In Franklin Co. Plan Tinker Creek 24 Off Kenwood-Wise Ave. 24 Off I I I I I I 2003 Wise Ave.-{ountv line 24 Off I I Conceotual alan in 2000 Co line-{arvins Cove 24 Off \ I I Two tracts in coooeration wi RCIT Connection 24 0.41 Off I Virqinia Tech Wolf Creek 51 Off Roanoke R-Hardv Rd 51 Off I I Hardv-S tonebridqe P k 51 Off I I I I I 1999 2001 Is tonebridae-B R P 51 Off I I I I I I 2005-2006 Will ooen 2007 2-10 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Status of Off-Road Routes Included in the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan PRO) ECl NAME ~~ Consbuclion tmDIIll5 Roanoke River I Dixie Cavems-G reen Hill 32 Off 1 Green Hill Park-Diuquids Lane 32 Off 1 1 1 1 1 2007 Diuquids Lane-Mill Lane 32 Off 1 1 Mill Lane.f ddv Street 32 Off 1 1 1 Partial 2002 opened to Eddv Street{olorado Street 32 Off 1 1 1 1 1 1 Partial Williams Br. Colorado S treet-Apoerson Drive 32 Off 1 1 I 1 Apperson Drive-Apperson Drive 32 Off 1 1 1 1 Apperson Drive-Roanoke City Line 32 Off 1 1 1 1 " Roanoke City Line-Mudlick 32 Off 1 1 Partial Partial Phase II of Flood P roj. Mudlick-Bridqe Street " 32 Off 1 1 Partial Partial Phase II of Flood Proi. Bridqe S treet-Memorial Avenue 32 Off 1 1 Partial Partial Phase II of Flood P roi. Memorial Avenue.w asena Park 32 Off 1 1 1 Phase II of Flood P roi. Wasena Park~iedmont Park 32 Off 1 1 1 'I 1 1 Partial Phase I of Flood P roi. Piedmont Park.g(h Street 32 Off 1 1 1 1 1 2007 Phase I of Flood P roi. 9th S treeH rownlee 32 Off 1 1 1 1 1 1 2007 W ill open in 2007 Brownlee-Golden Park{itv line 32 Off 1 1 B ridge to Tinker Creek 32 Off 1 1 Partial Roanoke City line-Blue Ridoe Parkw< 32 Off 1 1 Blue Ridqe Parkwav to Back Creek 32 Off 1 1 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 E (1l ... m o ... Q. ~ (1l ;; !: ll) ll) ... " ~ .! (1l :> ll) .lie o !: 1'\1 o 0:: ll) .c: ... .... o l/l ;:) ... (1l ... In ~ N 2-11 E fll lo. m o b 0.. >- fll ;; l: @ (ll lo. <.? >- 2 fll :> (ll ~ o c: ro o I.':l:: @ .c: ... .... o ltl :::l .... fll ... 11'I ~ N Status of On-Road Routes Included in the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan PROJECT NAME fImI QnAlllRd. m:IM: Six::Yr.fIan ~I "",vlinn Consbuclion Cormlell! COMMENTS 5 idewalks and bike lanes included 10th Street 22 On I I I I in clans Gen. Agreement to oork on trails; Draft Trail Plan 04; BRP bike study Blue RidQe Parkwav 49 On I I in OS;Final Trail Plan FY08 Brandon Road 38 On ISalem line-Mudlick 38 On I I I I I I I Widened outside lane, sidewalks IMudlick.franklin 38 On I Colonial Avenue 40 On CilV 40 On I I Partial Bike lanes nearVWCC Plans show paved shoulde~ neighborhood requesting sidewalks, CounlV 40 On I I I bike lanes Cotton Hill Road No# On I I Dale Avenueillullitt 31 On I I I I I 2004 Traffic calminq installed Traffic calming in village, bike lanes Grandin Road 39 On I Partial on Memorial Hardv Road No# On Vinton No# On I I I I I I 2003 Includes bike lanes and sidewalks 5 idewalk included on Wolf Creek CounlV No# On I bridoe Hershberaer Road 17 On I Bike lanes denied; paved shoulder Hollins Road 19 On I I I I I included J ae Vallev Road No# On I Lvnchbura6alem Tumcike 30 On I Main 5 treet in 5 alem 20 On East -Salem 20 On I I I I West -CounlV 20 On I I I I I Plans include 12' paved shoulder Peters Creek Road Extension 29 On I I I I I I I Widened outside lane, sidewalks Peters Creek,creen Ridae Road 16 On I Plantation Road 18 On I Red Lane 13 On x Route 622i1lradshaw Road 2 On x Route 639,Harixlurwood Road 35 On x Route 78SiIllacksbura Road 1 On x 76 Bike Route Paved shoulder included in last Route 419flectric Road 48 On I resurfacinq R utrouah Road 42 On x Salem Hiah School Connection No# On x 5 tewartsville Road 33 On x Reviewed in Bike Plan Thomcson Memorial No# On x Timberview Road 5 On I US 220 50 On I Paved shoulder requested US 221 ill rambleton Avenue 47 On I I I I Plans include caved shoulder US460,Challenqer Avenue 25 On I Williamson Road 23 On I Traffic calminq in some carts Wood Haven Road 6 On x 2-12 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Grants and Allocations for Roonoke Valley GreerMays Year AlI\Brded Federal State Local Private Total 1995 $ 549,300 $ 4,<m $ 3O,<m $ - $ 585,295 1~ $ 240,<m $ 25,<m $ ffi,<m $ 10,<m $ 336,~ 1997 $ 350,<m $ 35,242 $ 848, 450 $ 1 , <m $ 1,236,689 1998 $ 3oo,<m $ 48,250 $ 86,700 $ 31,500 $ 468,448 1999 $ 575,<m $ 217,460 $ J oo,<m $ 45,700 $ 940,159 2<m $ 3oo,<m $ 84,<m $ 234,<m $ 215,<m $ 835,<m 2001 $ 269,<m $ 87,440 $ 555,100 $ 5,<m $ 918,541 2002 $ 2oo,<m $ 48,250 $ 230,<m $ 3,500 $ 483,752 2003 $ 1oo,<m $ 51,950 $ 230,<m $ 4,050 $ 388,003 2004 $ 2,437,400 $ 44,980 $ 245,<m $ 21,241 $ 2,750,625 2005 $ 294,<m $ 102,~ $ 250,026 $ 11 ,500 $ 6ffi,431 2(0) $ 1.055 <m $ - $ 1,080 <m $ 88.<m $ 2.225 (0) Total $ 6,669,700 $ 749,472 $ 3,949,276 $ 436,491 $ 11 ,804,939 E I1l l.. l:l) o lo.. Q.. :>. I1l ~ I':: \1.l \1.l lo. (!) :>. .!!!. I1l :> \1.l ~ o I':: ro o a::: \1.l ..I':: ... .... o CfI ::l ... I1l .... I/) q N 2.4.6 Greenway funding The greenway program has been funded through a variety of sources. Most of the federal and state monies are through grants. The local funds shown include operational funds to the Greenway Commission and capital allocations. The private funds are donations. Locality staff time is not included. 2.4.7 Review of 1995 Goals, Objectives and Strategies The 1995 Plan presents a holistic vision for a valley-wide greenway system, That plan identifies many greenway corridors to establish an interconnected trail system, However, the greenway system is more than just an alternative transportation and recreation facility, The 1995 Plan addressed not just the physical infrastructure but the following as well: . Recreation opportunities . Wellness of the Valley's citizens (health and fitness needs/active lifestyle) . Preservation/conservation of natural resources . Educational opportunities . Economic development potential These ideas are represented as seven goals with 45 related objectives and strategies. The consultant, LandDesign, and Steering Committee for the Update reviewed these strategies and subjectively evaluated the success in achieving each, The table below lists the goals and objectives/strategies and ranks the degree of progress on each as: None, Low, Moderate, or High. These goals, objectives and strategies represent an ambitious concept that could create a model greenway system, Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 2-13 E ~ ..' m o L.. 0. >. III S; t:: ~ ~ .. i.!:l >. ! III ::::- ~ ~ o t:: ('Q o c::: ~ ..t:: ... .... o I,Il :::I ... III ... II) q N 2-14 Goals 1995 Plan 1. Transportation Provide corridors that bicyclists, pedestrians, and others can use to get from one place to another as an alternative to motor vehicle use. 2. Safety Design a green way system that maximizes safety of green way system users and nearby property owners and neighborhoods. 3. Recreation! Fitness/Health Design the greenway system as both a recreational resource and as public access to other recreational resources, offering a full spectrum of recreation and exercise oooortunities. Progress on 1995 Goals and Objectives Objectives/Strateaies Quoted from 1995 Plan Progress . Provide greenways that connect schools, . Moderate libraries, shopping centers, work sites, parks and other places in the community. . Provide connections between mass transit sites . Low and make arrangements for safe storage of green way system users' bicycles (or other belongings) while they are using the transit system. . Identify and make plans for existing roads that. Moderate . should be widened or otherwise modified to accommodate bicycles and pedestrians. . Initiate Valley-wide design and installation . Low standards to incorporate bicycle and pedestrian facilities on new roads and road improvement plans. . Initiate design standards that are sensitive to the . High disabled in order to ensure opportunities for a variety of users. . Establish integrated law enforcement and . Low emergency response programs that service the needs of greenway system users and landowners. . Incorporate into the greenway management . Moderate system appropriate safety and security strategies. . Design the green way system to accommodate . Moderate different activities (such as horseback riding and bicycling) with a minimum of user-conflict. . Improve bicycle safety by implementing safety . None education programs in local schools and the community. . Provide a greenway system that accommodates . High a variety of recreational activities. . Encourage businesses to establish and integrate . Low use of greenways into corporate health and wellness programs. . Promote programs and facilities that provide . Moderate opportunities for individual health related activities. . Make each greenway a stand-alone destination . Moderate (as well as a link to other resources) by providing amenities such as benches, picnic areas, and workout stations. Update to the/Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Goals 1995 Plan 3. Recreation! FitnesslHealth (continued) 4. Education Educate the public about the need for . and benefits of greenways, and educate the greenway system user about the . area s natural ad cultural history. 5. Economic Development Address both the appropriate costs of implementing the greenway system (including land acquisition and capital improvements) and the benefits that will result from its creation. Goals 1995 Plan Obiectives/Strateaies Quoted from 1995 Plan Proaress . Provide access to the Valleys existing and. Moderate proposed recreation areas, such as local parks, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Appalachian Trail. . Inform the public on how using the greenways . Moderate can help citizens increase personnel fitness and maintain hea/thv lifestvles. . Educate the community on the importance of. Moderate environmental conservation and restoration ecology. Develop a program of continuing education for . Low elected officials, agency staff, developers and engineers to define the latest technologies, design methodologies and land use practices for managingthe environment. Increase public awareness of the importance of. Moderate the Roanoke River and its watershed lands to the future of the Roanoke Valley . Educate the public on the benefits and uses of. Moderate greenways. Develop an out-reach education program to attract new users. . Educate property owners of the economic . Low advantages of having a greenway on or near their property. . Educate green way system users on proper. Moderate greenway system etiquette that respects the rights of adjacent property owners and other greenway system users. . Use the greenway system as an outdoor. Moderate Environmental Learning Lab for school and community use. . Provide historic information using trail markers . Low along historically significant trail corridors. . Provide maps and literature on trail length, . Moderate difficu/tv, restrictions and amenities. . Utilize the green way system as an economic . Low development marketing tool for the Roanoke Valley. . Use green way linkages to compliment and. Moderate enhance tourist attractions. . Document economic benefits of green ways, such . Low as increasing the value of land that lies contiguous to a green way and the benefits to a new business locating in the Roanoke Valley. E <<l !.. 0) o !.. Q. :>. l'IJ ~ !: ell ell ... C) :>. j! 'i :> ell ,.:g o !: <<l o t:):: ell .s::: .... - o III :2 .... <<l t;; ~ N Obiectives/Strateaies Quoted from 1995 Plan Proaress Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 2.15 E (ij .. en o .. C. >. (ij !i: c III III .. C) >. .S! (ij :> (lj ~ o c (ij o I:l:: Q) ..c ... .... o CIl :l .... (ij ... CI) Co! N 2-16 5. Economic Development (continued) 6. Environmental Design a plan that preserves, promotes and enhances the Valleys environmental assets. 7. Organizational and Operational Implement the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan on a regional level and proceed with future greenway system planning and implementation. . Establish a mechanism to ensure continuing · maintenance of the green ways, such as using volunteers to keep maintenance costs low and starting Adopt-A-Greenway program. Utilize tax incentives, easements and other · approaches to encourage individuals and businesses to donate land, funding or materials. Establish procedures for subdivision developers . to provide donations of land or rights-of-way for greenway systems. Utilize existing rights-ot-way, utility corridors, and · other features to lower installation costs. Explore and obtain multiple sources of funding · for areenwavs. Encourage localities to include green ways as a . flood reduction strategy in the Roanoke Reaional Stormwater Manaaement Plan. Develop a valley-wide strategy for protecting . natural stream corridors and other open space, plus a mitigation program for addressing resources that have been adversely altered by land development Promote green ways as an alternative. transportation mode that can help reduce air pollution. Utilize areas adjacent to greenways as natural . areas that protect, maintain, or restore natural vegetation and aquatic and wildlife habitats. Design greenways to reduce non-point source · pollution in storm water runoff. Utilize greenways as buffer zones between . develoDed area and ODen SDaces. Obtain local government and citizen support for . the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. Respond to citizen concerns such as safety . issues and user conflicts in the establishment and operation of the greenway system. Establish standards for the design, operation, . and maintenance of the greenway system. Ensure that an organizational structure exists for . regional planning, implementation, and operation of greenways in the Roanoke Valley. Establish a non-profit organization to launch a . public awareness campaign, volunteer programs and fundraising efforts Select a pilot greenway project and implement it . Pursue implementation of other elements of the . Roanoke Vallev ConceDtual Greenwav Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moderate Moderate Low Low Moderate Moderate None Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate High Moderate Low High High High Moderate Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Purpose and Process for t!1e Update Need for Update to the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan Description of the Study Area Funding for the Update Establishment of a Steering Committee Procurement of Professional Greenway Planning Services Community Involvement 3-1 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-4 3-4 3.0 ,PURPOSE AND PROCESS FOR THE UPDATE 3.1 Need for Update to the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan The 1995 Plan included a valley-wide map of potential greenway corridors. The corridors were broad-brush routes with minimal study of topography, green infrastructure, public health, private land issues, and economic development. It served the greenway process well in its initial endeavors, but over the years, as routes became better defined, some corridors were deemed unpractical or, at best, low on the respective jurisdiction's priority lists. As jurisdictions refined their own greenway priorities and other plans such as the Bikeway Plan were developed, the 1995 Plan became more dated. In 1995, greenways were a new concept to many in the valley, and staff from the four localities was still struggling with how greenways would be developed and managed. Today, citizens, governments, businesses, and civic leaders recognize the many benefits of greenways, including transportation, open space protection, flood mitigation, encouragement of healthy lifestyles, conservation, recreation, aesthetic improvement, and quality of life. Many developers are interested in including trails and greenways in residential and industrial developments and seek guidance on how to do this. The Greenway Commission has worked with adjacent counties on blueways, with the City of Roanoke on equestrian and mountain bike opportunities at Carvins Cove, and with the Blue Ri.dge Parkway to complete a trail plan that allows connections of greenways to Parkway trails. Since the 1995 Plan was completed, many related plans have been updated including comprehensive, neighborhood, and transportation plans. An Update to the 1995 Plan was needed to accurately reflect present conditions and facilitate coordination among the Greenway Commission, local governments, federal and state agencies, and other stakeholders in the future development of a regional greenway network. It was time to re-Iook at the 1995 Plan maps and better define the routes utilizing the experience of ten years of greenway development and planning. There were other issues a new plan would need to address. Many in the community felt the process of implementing the greenway program was too slow. Although over 19 miles of trail have been constructed, many felt that there had to be a faster, more efficient means of getting greenways financed and built. While conceptual master plans have been developed for 45 miles of greenway, these plans have not always led subsequently to preliminary engineering, acquisition of right-of-way, and construction, and have seldom been officially adopted by the affected localities. In some cases opportunities for right-of-way donations have been "missed" because master plans were either not completed or not adopted. On occasions grant funding for construction has been received prior to engineering and right-of-way acquisition, making it difficult to meet deadlines. On other occasions grants have been received before matching funds have been secured. The Greenway Commission felt that a comprehensive review of the process was in order. That meant reviewing financial alternatives, engineering methods, procurement for construction, construction management, the role of the Greenway Commission, the role of the Greenway Coordinator, and a host of other issues. This update Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 CI.l .... ll:l 'tl Q. ;:::) CI.l s:. .... ... .E Vl Vl CI.l u o ... Q. 'tl t: ll:l CI.l Vl o Q. ... :J Q. C M 3-1 Cl .... ll;l 'tl C. :::l Ql J:: .... lo. .e III III Cl l:J> o lo. Q. 'tl i: ll;l @ III o C. lo. ::J Q. o M was an opportunity for the localities and Greenway Commission to look at the past ten years and create a document that would serve the community for the next decade. The Update to the 1995 Plan is the product of a collaborative effort among the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission, Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission, local governments, citizens, and other stakeholders, Other objectives of this Update are to harness the synergy among neighborhood and civic leaders, corporations, staff, and elected officials and to identify improvements needed to ensure that our greenway network provides seamless transportation corridors that capitalize on and showcase the green infrastructure and natural character of the Roanoke Valley. Description of the Study Area The Roanoke Valley is located in southwest Virginia, within 500 miles of many of the major population, business, and economic regions of the United States. The valley is bisected by Interstate 81, which generally runs south to north, and the Roanoke River, which generally runs west to east. While some waters in Roanoke County flow to the James River and Chesapeake Bay, most of the valley is in the Upper Roanoke River drainage which flows to the Albemarle Sound in North Carolina, Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountain ranges, the Roanoke Valley is surrounded by mountains and benefits from many natural resources' and public lands. These public lands are shown in green on the map included in this Update and include the Jefferson and George Washington National Forests, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Appalachian Trail, Havens Wildlife Management Area, Virginia's Explore Park, Carvins Cove Reserve, Spring Hollow Reservoir, and Poor Mountain Preserve. The table below shows that the population of the four localities in 2005 was 205,457. While the City of Roanoke has experienced population loss since 1990, it remains the largest locality represented in the Greenway Commission. Overall the valley's growth is limited, with Roanoke County experiencing the most increase in population since 1990. Total Population and Percent Change Given the 2005 population and the total number of completed greenway miles (205,457 population -;- 19.95 miles), the current mileage per capita is one mile of greenway for every 10,300 people. One of the case studies completed by LandDesign shows that Knoxville, TN has one mile per 6,600 people. Based on national standards, Pros Consulting has 3-2 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 recommended to the City of Roanoke that it strive for one mile of greenway per 3,300 people. Because obesity is one of the largest health issues in the Roanoke Valley, active living, walk ability, and proximity to greenways and parks have become increasingly important aspects of addressing health issues. The table below provides the total land area and population density for Roanoke Valley localities. The Town of Vinton has the highest population density with approximately 2,432 persons per square mile, Roanoke County is the least densely populated locality in the study area, with approximately 315 persons per square mile. Much of the County's population is in areas adjacent to the cities of Roanoke and Salem. Land Area and Population Density, 2000 Cit of Roanoke Cit of Salem Roanoke Count * Town of Vinton Total * Does not include the Town of Vinton. Source: US Census Bureau 3.2 308.0 2432 The table below lists population projections for the four localities, through 2030. The combined population is expected to be over 218,000 by 2030. This represents a 6.2 percent increase over the 2005 population. The populations of the cities of Roanoke and Salem are projected to remain relatively stable over this period while Roanoke County is expected to account for the vast majority of growth. Population increases may translate into greater demand for an expanded Greenway system in the Roanoke Valley. Population Projections - 2010,2020, and 2030 93,400 25,401 90,500 209,301 92,398 25,898 95,000 213,296 92,399 26,299 99,499 218,197 City of Roanoke Cit of Salem Roanoke County* Total Population * Includes the Town of Vinton . Source: Virginia Employment Commission 3.3 Funding of the Update In the winter of 2005 the Virginia Department of Transportation announced that it would provide grant funding under the Pilot Transportation Planning Grant Program to address planning for special transportation needs. The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Q) .... ro "0 c.. ;:::) Q) J:: .... t- oE ell ell Q) f.l o t- e.. "0 !: ro Q) ell o c.. t- :::l e.. q M 3-3 Ql "'" ell "tl a.. :J QI J:: "'" l... .e lfl lfl Ql CJ o ... a.. "tl l: ell Ql lfl o a.. l... ::l a.. C! M Commission, partnering with the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission, applied for one of these grants to fund an update to the regional greenway plan. In July 2005 the Regional Commission received $73,000 in grant funding to update the greenway plan, Funding from the grant program was used to contract with the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and a private consultant for assistance in the update"process. The Regional Commission also contributed transportation planning funding, staff hours, and a cash match to the project. Funded through transportation based monies, the Update does focus, as did the 1995 Plan, on those corridors which will include a trail, but the Update also considers the broad range of benefits of greenways as linear parks, as cited in Section 1.3. 3.4 Establishment of a Steering Committee A Steering Committee was formed to guide the update process. Steering Committee members included: Liz Belcher (Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator) Cristina Finch (City of Roanoke, Planning Division) Michael Gray (Virginia Department of Transportation) Bill Gordge (Pathfinders for Greenways) Anita McMillan (Town of Vinton, Department of Planning and Zoning) Linda Oberlender (Pathfinders for Greenways) Shane Sawyer (Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission) Janet Scheid (Roanoke County, Department of Community Development) Ian Shaw (City of Roanoke, Planning Division) Benjamin Tripp (City of Salem, Department of Planning and Development) Donnie Underwood (City of Roanoke, Department of Parks and Recreation) Lon Williams (Roanoke County, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism) Donald Witt (Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission) 3.5 Procurement of Professional Greenway Planning Services In August 2005 the Regional Commission advertised for professional assistance with the update. A consultant was sought to complete a management analysis, develop alternative funding strategies, provide comparisons with other communities, and recommend implementation strategies. LandDesign Inc., based in Charlotte, North Carolina, was selected to assist in the update process. 3.6 Community Involvement The Steering Committee and consultant designed a variety of methods for involving the public, staff, and elected officials in the update to the greenway plan. Because the greenway program requires large outlays of capital funds to get greenways built and then operational funds to maintain them, political support is crucial. Greenway users and citizens can support the localities' allocation of funds and provide backing to staff and elected officials on issues such as right-of-way acquisition. Greenway users often know routes and opportunities better than staff and thus provide important input on routes. The methods for obtaining community input and the various comments are summarized in Section 4 and Appendix C. 3-4 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 4.0 4.1 4.2 ( 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Community Involvement and Input Public Input Meetings Input from Elected Officials and Staff Corporate Input Input from Other Sources Discussion of Issues Goals 4-1 4-1 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-6 4-16 4.0 COMMUNITV INVOLVEMENT AND INPUT The Steering Committee and consultant selected a variety of methods for involving citizens, staff, and elected 'officials in the update to the greenway plan, These methods included: Citizens: . . Two input meetings, one February 16, 2006 and one on June 8, 2006 . Continuous updates to the Regional Commission website, with on-line comment form and message board . Presentations to a variety of user and civic groups Staff: . Review of routes and priorities . Assessment of routes . Interviews with consultant . Steering Committee review of materials and development of plan . Greenway Commission assessment of roles and responsibilities , Elected Officials: . Interviews with consultant . Presentation by consultant at Metropolitan Planning Organization and Regional Commission . Presentation by Greenway Commission at City Councils, Town Council, and Board of Supervisors meetings Input from these various sources is summarized in this section. 4.1 Public Input Meetings Two public meetings were held to receive input on routes and greenway-related issues. 4.1.1 first Public Input Meeting The initial public input meeting was held on February 16, 2006 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Roanoke Civic Center Exhibition Hall. This meeting was well attended with more than 125 people providing input and discussion on a range of greenway issues including: . Vision . Route Priorities . Problems . Improvements Needed . Community and Public Involvement Stakeholders had the opportunity to identify routes on maps and provide comments by completing a public input form and/or A large crowd attended the first public input meeting. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 ... ::i c.. s::: " s::: lC ... s::: <ll E <ll :- '0 :- s::: ,~ s::: ::i E E o to> ~ ~ 4-1 participating in facilitated break-out sessions. The public input form was also made available on the website to be completed by those who could not attend the meeting. ... ::! a. .5 'lj c: (tl .... !:: Ql E Qi :> '0 :> !:: >. .... '2 :::l E E o u ~ o:!' During the break-out sessions, facilitators guided the discussion of the questions from the public input form and recorded/displayed the groups' comments. Following the break-out sessions, each group provided a brief summary of the discussion to the larger audience. The compiled public input from the first public meeting is provided in Appendix C. The Steering Committee and consultant distilled this input into key issues. Citizens provided feedback at break-out comment sessions at first public meeting. Public Input Meeting #1 - Key Issues . Prioritize routes to better focus effort to get greenways on the ground - Priority #1: Roanoke River Greenway. . Promote connectivity between greenways and other activity centers /destinations. . Provide additional greenwayinformation - signage, mapping, kiosks. . Provide additional amenities along greenways - trash bins, restrooms, signs, benches. . Increase publicity and promotion of greenways - races, special events, etc. . Promote sponsorship by corporations and adoption by neighborhoods. . Recognize greenways as an economic generator. . Recognize that some public lands are managed for specific purposes, e.g. Carvins Cove and Spring Hollow for watershed protection, Havens Wildlife Management Area for hunting, the Blue Ridge Parkway as a recreational motor road, the Appalachian Trail as a foot path for hikers. 4.1.2 Second Public Input Meeting The second public input meeting was held on June 8, 2006 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Virginia Western Community College. Between the first and second public meetings, the Steering Committee reviewed and analyzed input from the first meeting, held staff meetings in each locality to discuss priorities, field checked some routes, and revised maps. Approximately 80 people attended the second meeting. Staff and the consultant presented the key issues from the February meeting and the prioritization of greenways developed by the Steering Committee. Citizens review maps at the second public meeting. 4-2 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 The focus of this meeting was to present to the public some of the challenges faced by local governments and to get public input on methods of addressing these concerns. The critical issues to be addressed were: . Priorities of Routes . Acquisition Methods . Funding . Other Initiatives . Organization After the presentation, participants were given the opportunity to fill in a comment sheet and to express their opinions on alternatives under each issue, using a dot exercise. Comment sheets were also available, Public Input Meeting #2 - Key Comments . Finish the Roanoke River Greenway in the next five years. . Create an aggressive land acquisition program to acquire the right-of-way, using all methods of acquisition. . Use a variety of funding methods, including a bond, local government contributions, corporate donations, and private/public sponsorships, . Increase information on existing greenways. . Increase greenway staffing to facilitate greenway development. The results of the dot exercise are shown in Appendix C. The issues from the public input meeting are discussed further below in Section 4.5. 4.2 Input "from Elected Officials and Staff 4.2.1' Presentations to Regional Commission and Metropolitan Planning Organization The consultant made presentations to the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission and the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Org~nization on April 27, 2006, At these meetings Regional Commissioners and MPO representatives were asked to review various possible funding mechanisms and indicate their level of support for each mechanism and to provide any additional comments. 4.2.2 Key Stakeholder Interviews The consultant conducted qualitative telephone interviews with key stakeholders during the month of April 2006 to gain an understanding of perceptions and attitudes towards greenway development. The Steering Committee provided the consultant with a list of key stakeholders - elected officials, chief administrative officers, department heads, and other decision makers. From this list, the consultant conducted fifteen qualitative, anonymous, telephone interviews consisting of nine qualitative discussion questions pertaining to general greenway development and greenway specific funding, Most of those interviewed supported greenways and understood the connection to economic development. Most were willing to consider a Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 ... ;j 0. s::: '0 s::: <<l ... s::: ell E Cll :> "0 :> s::: ~ '2 ::I E E o (.) q "ll' 4-3 variety of funding options, but unwilling to use condemnation to obtain the land, A summary of the Key Stakeholder Interviews is provided in Appendix C, .... ::.l Q. c:: 't:l c:: (tl .... c:: Ql E Ql ::> '0 ::> c:: 4.2.3 Work. Sessions with Elected Officials Between June and October of 2006 the Greenway Commission met with each locality's elected officials at either a work session or a Council/Board meeting. There was significant support for greenways, but also continued concern about right-of-way acquisition and questions about the process for deciding the location when the north and south sides of the river were in different jurisdictions. >- .... '2 :::! E E o~ () c::.: ~ 4.2.4 Input from Staff and Greenway Organizations The Steering Committee and consultant used several methods to obtain additional input from the Greenway Commission, Pathfinders for Greenways, and local staff, These included homework assignments, a survey, discussion of organizational options at meetings, and assessment of who should be doing various tasks. 4.3 Corporate Input After the first public input meeting in February of 2006, the Greenway Commission was approached by Ted Melnik, president of Novozymes Biologicals, Inc., for information about the greenway program. On April 4 Novozymes held a press conference to announce its support and commitment of $50,000/year for the next five years to help complete the Roanoke River Greenway. Mr. Melnik has made numerous presentations to solicit additional corporate and business support for the greenway program. An economic study completed by Dr. Sabine O'Hara for the Roanoke Business Council also emphasizes the importance of greenways and trails to attracting businesses to the region. Many corporate leaders have lived in other areas with more extensive greenway networks and recognize the importance of these facilities to their employees. Ted Melnik, president of Novozymes Biologicals, presents a $50,000 check to the Greenway Commission to show corporate support for finishing Roanoke River Greenway. A frequent request from the business community has been to see a business or implementation plan for the Roanoke River Greenway. The Greenway Commission has now asked the Steering Committee to work on compiling the necessary information and developing an implementation plan for Roanoke River Greenway through all jurisdictions. 4-4 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 4.4 Input from Other Sources 4.4.1 Case Studies The consultant prepared four case studies, comparing the Roanoke Valley Greenway program to the efforts in Charlotte, NC, Indianapolis, IN, Knoxville, TN, and on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail in northern Virginia. These studies revealed organizational differences, as well as different sources of funding. The case studies are included in Appendix D. 4.4.2 local Park Plans During the time that the Greenway Plan update was being developed, Roanoke County was engaged in a year-long process to write its first Parks Master Plan and the City of Roanoke began a process of updating its 2000 Parks Master Plan. At the public meetings for both of these processes, there was strong support for greenways. Roanoke County's process included a statistically valid survey of County residents, asking about their needs and support for park facilities. This survey showed that more households (59%) felt a need for greenways than for any other park facility. Greenway development was the action most supported to improve parks and recreation facilities. The County Park Master Plan recommends increasing greenways and park trails. In the City of Roanoke's master plan update, a statistically valid survey of residents also showed greenways and walking/biking trails as the park facility most needed, with 50,2% of respondents finding it very important. When asked what actions were needed to improve parks and recreation facilities, development of walking/biking trails was again the first choice of respondents. 4.4.3 Blueways In fall of 2005 the Greenway Commission was approached by a group of "blueway" advocates proposing that the Greenway Commission expand its role to include blueways. After a series of meetings, the group summarized its request in a letter stating that the goal of the blueways initiative was to "ensure the protection, preservation and appropriate economic and recreational use of the valley's waterways, particularly those waterways that interface with greenways and other open spaces." The Greenway Commission was asked to consider including in its work: education on stream and river issues, study of watershed land use with consideration of sedimentation and pollution loads, coordination of monitoring and stewardship,coordination of media relations, coordination of blueway clean-ups and water quality mitigation, partnering with community organizations, promotion of recreation and tourism, support of historic preservation along the river, and promotion of neighborhood utilization and adoption of blueways. The Greenway Commission decided to consider this request during the update to the 1995 Plan and to ask the consultant to assess the feasibility of including blueways in the Greenway Commission mission. This is discussed in Section 4,5,13, Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 ... :1 c.. s:::: 't! s:::: (\l .... s:::: <ll E <ll > "5 > s:::: ,~ s:::: ::3 E E o (.) q "l!' 4-5 ... ~ c.. l: 'tl l: ctl ... i: ~ E ~ ::- 15 ::- i: :>. ... '2 :::! 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The issues to be addressed are: Issue# 1 2 3 4 5 6 Source of Issue Public meetin s, cor orations Public meetin s Public meetin s Public meetin s Public meetin s, elected officials Public meetings, elected officials, cor orations Public meetin s, cor orations Staff from other a encies Elected officials, staff Elected officials, staff, cor orations Public meetings, staff 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 4.5.1 Prioritization of Routes When the greenway program began, greenway advocates and staff agreed that it was important to get some trails on the ground and build grassroots support for the program, Each of the greenways built to date was initiated because of some factors which simplified implementation. In many cases the land was already in public ownership, and thus the most difficult of issues, right-of-way acquisition, was avoided. While Roanoke River Greenway has always been considered the priority project, construction of the greenway had to be coordinated around other public works projects, specifically the sewer interceptor line replacement and the flood reduction project. While the greenway was not built with the sewer line replacement, acquisition of land for that project did simplify completing the greenway in the Cities of Salem and Roanoke. The Roanoke River Greenway is now a component of the flood reduction project in the City of Roanoke, and federal funds are paying 50% of the cost of trail installation. Thus, coordination with these projects has Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 helped, albeit slowly, to build resources for completion of Roanoke River Greenway, and the flood project is now moving in a timely fashion. The priorities in the 1995 Plan were based on public input at the time (See Section 2.4.3). To the extent that these projects fall within the jurisdiction of the four local governments, progress has been made on implementation. The priorities identified then which have seen little progress are those which require action by another agency, such as Virginia Department of Transportation or the Blue Ridge Parkway. Some projects that were not priorities were implemented as a result of unique opportunities, such as coordination with other projects. An example would be a portion of Lick Run Greenway, which was coordinated with the interchange construction for Valley View Extension. A key comment during the update has been that the greenway program needs to be more focused on fewer projects and that the projects need to connect to provide longer trail opportunities. The priorities in this Update are based on input from citizens, staff, elected officials, and corporations, assessments of feasibility, importance to the regional network, benefits, opportunities, and resources. The projects have been divided into four priorities. (See Chapter 5.) The rationale for these priorities is: Priority #1 Route: This will be the most important project, Roanoke River Greenway, It will be the only #1 priority, in order to focus efforts on finishing it within five years. This greenway offers the longest route when finished, the most opportunity for economic development on adjacent lands, the greatest attraction for tourists, the most recreation and health benefit for residents, the most opportunity for special events such as marathons, the most opportunity for water based recreation such as canoeing and fishing, the most opportunity to enhance appreciation of environmental resources, and the most opportunity to be a regional asset. Roanoke River Greenway is the "backbone" of the greenway network. Priority #2 Routes: These are important regional greenways, already underway, which could be finished in 5-10 years. They include five north-south routes connecting to Roanoke River Greenway and three destination sites with clusters of trails. These routes provide the major side corridors of the greenway network, Priority #3 Routes: These greenways are priorities within specific localities, These are important at the local level for enhancement of neighborhood values, economic development and public health. The goal is to finish these in 5-10 years. Most have already had some work done, such as planning or acquiring right-of-way. Some are neighborhood priorities. Priority #4 Routes: These are other greenway projects to be addressed as opportunity and resources arise. Included in this group are several routes that Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 OJ ::z c.. t:: 'tl t:: (lj .... t:: (I) E (II ::- '0 ::- t:: l:' '2 ::z E E o (.) c o:t 4-7 "'" :J Cl. .E 'l:l I: Cll "'" I: Col E Cl.l :> (5 :> I: >. "'" '2 :::l E E <:> u C! o:t have strong citizen support but no resources in terms of land or funding, Also included are clusters of trails on other public lands that help provide connectivity for the greenway network. 4.5.2 Connectivity among Greenways Because of the initial approach of building greenways where public land or right-of-way was already available, many of the greenways are short and do not have good connections to other greenways, trails or destinations. An interconnected, regional, greenway trail network provides a range of benefits - transportation, economic, environmental, and health - that, collectively and individually, improve the overall quality of life for residents of the Roanoke Valley. The need to promote greater connectivity among greenways and other activity centers/destinations was identified as a key issue at the public input meetings. Increasing connectivity between the greenway and trail networks and the transportation and recreation infrastructure can be accomplished through the development of a variety of accommodations, These could be temporary measures until a greenway is completed or they may be the long-term plan. These accommodations could include: Sidewalks Paved shoulders Bike lanes Wide travel lanes Shared streets and roadways Roadways with "Share the Road" signs Path adjacent to roadway Trails or other routes Neighborhood streets Alleys Signage and pavement markings Spot improvements Connectivity between greenways could be improved by on"road way finding and signage. Street maintenance and signage are locality functions within the Cities of Roanoke and Salem and the Town of Vinton; in Roanoke County the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for road maintenance. Under VDOT's new policy for integrating bicycle and pedestrian accommodations, the local district has initiated efforts to pave shoulders, erect signs, and stripe lanes in ways that improve bicycle safety and use. This issue will need to be addressed not only through construction of greenways but also through better identification of user needs, greater coordination between departments in each locality, better signage, and improvements to road and sidewalk infrastructure, The Regional Commission's new Mobility Map is a first step, as it helps show the connectivity among greenway trails, bike lanes, and bus routes, 4.5.3 Greenway Signage and Information A key issue noted during the Update process was the need for additional information on existing greenways, Examples of ways to improve information include signage and route markers, information kiosks, web site information, and brochures at visitorcenters. 4-8 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 4,5.3 ,1 Signo~l(} and Route MarkQrs The public input process cited the need for additional sign age and route markers along greenways to assist users. Confusion for users is often due to insufficient number of signs, but may also be due to a combination of factors such as insufficient size/height or placement of the signs or route markers. Greenway signage across the Roanoke Valley varies considerably between different greenways as well as along individual routes. Signs are particularly important at greenway termini, when a greenway crosses roads or parking lots, or when a route changes from off- road to on-road. The photos above show the efforts to provide signage, pavement markin s, and route markers along the Mill Mountain Greenway in the City of Roanoke, This greenway is at times off-road and at other times on sidewalks and streets. Although signage is adequate in some places, citizen comments have indicated that pavement markings and way finding posts are not always visible from a distance. A balance needs to be maintained with sensitivity to providing for user needs while limiting vertical signage that might detract from natural scenery and attractive landscapes. In addition to signage to assist in way finding, public input indicated the need for additional mileage markers, interpretive signs (cultural, historical), and environmental education. The need for increased consistency in greenway signage was also noted. A concern for the localities is cost control. Several departments have the ability to make metal-backed street signs themselves. Wooden or routed signs are usually more expensive. Within each locality signage design criteria need to be compatible with locality requirements, while meeting the user needs and recognizing the regional greenway network. 4,53.2Information Kiosk Kiosks are available downtown near the market, at Mill Mountain Star, at the Discovery Center, at Wolf Creek Greenway in Goode and Stonebridge Parks, at Stewarts Knob on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and at Fishburn Park. Ideally these should display mapping, contact information, Update to the R.oanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 .... :l C. .E '0 t::- l1.l .... !: Ql E Ql > '0 > !: >. .... '2 :l E E o <.> ~ ~ 4-9 'tl !: C'il .... !: ~ E ell :> '0 :> !: :>. .... '2 :3 E E o (.) ~ ~ 4-10 l interpretive information, and greenway descriptions. The kiosks could also promote greenway connections and educate the public on benefits of a greenway network. While several of the kiosks have been built by volunteers, localities have standards for signage and publications that volunteers may not be able to address. Maps and educational information for kiosks are items which require professional development and approval by the localities. 4,5.3.3Web Sites and Brochures The Greenway Commission's web site is www.qreenwavs.orq.Maintenance of the site and posting of timely information has been sporadic. Each locality and the Regional Commission also post greenway information on their web sites. In 1998 the Greenway Commission developed a greenway' brochure with maps and information on benefits, volunteering, and greenway history. (This was revised and reprinted in 2003.) In 2002 the Pathfinders developed a less expensive brochure for users with sketched maps and drawings, This is currently being updated. Brochures for individual greenways have occasionally been developed prior to ribbon cuttings, but there is no family of brochures for the greenways. The Greenway Commission recognizes that the Internet is currently the most important source of information for many people. Pathfinders for Greenways have obtained a donation .to pay for redesigning the web site. After this is done, maintenance of the site by either staff or volunteers will be an on-going need. 4.5.4 Greenway Amenities The public has requested greenway amenities such as toilet facilities, trash receptacles, bike racks, water fountains, benches, and lighting. In the past the localities and Greenway Commission have focused on getting the trail built and have added amenities later as funds or donations became available. Amenities requiring infrastructure are more difficult to add than benches and trees. Flush toilets and water fountains which can be open year round require frost proof lines, which are often not available. Lighting requires conduit and operational funds. In the past the localities have opted not to provide lights because parks are closed at night. Ultimately, all amenities require maintenance, whether it is bi-weekly trash removal or biennial painting. Localities are challenged to provide amenities and pay operational costs of maintaining them, Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 At this time the addition of amenities to greenways can be a piece meal process. Localities may be approached with donations, grants, Eagle Scout projects, requests, and suggestions. The localities and Greenway Commission need to work together to develop a process for utilizing donations, providing consistent facilities, utilizing energy and water free designs, and maintaining amenities. 4.5.5 Publicity and Promotion Citizens and elected officials recognize that the Roanoke Valley greenway program needs more publicity and promotion. Common complaints are that many people don't know about the greenways, it is hard to find information, it is hard to locate the greenways, and it is difficult to know when you are on a greenway. Improvement to signage, information, and the web site (See 4.5.3) will address part of this issue. Another component is that greenways could be used more frequently for special events such as races and walks and for fundraisers for monies to speed up greenway construction. 4.5.6 Sponsorships Citizens and corporations suggested sponsorships as a method by which they could be involved and provide funding for greenways. A neighborhood or civic group initially sponsored several greenways. Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail was initially a project of the Hanging Rock Battlefield and Railway Preservation Foundation. The Greater Raleigh Court Cjvic League has sponsored Murray Run Greenway. Sponsorships by corporations could be a method for providing capital funds for construction as well as annual maintenance monies. Other communities, such as Laguna, CA, recognize sponsors who provide funding for greenway maintenance with small signs along the trails. Corporations are also often willing to provide manpower of employees for special projects like clean-ups or plantings. Companies adjacent to greenways are particularly good candidates to be sponsors, as greenway users would recognize their contribution and proximity to the trail. Development of a regional "adopt-a-greenway" program has been difficult because of the localities' different approaches to liability, volunteerism, and risk management. The City of Roanoke has developed a Greenway Sponsorship program, which is utilized for adopting greenway sections. A similar system could be adapted to fit each jurisdiction's needs. The benefits include not only the manpower for minor maintenance like trash pick-up but also the ownership and watch functions that daily users can provide. 4.5.1 Economic Development Citizens and corporations have recognized the importance of greenways for economic development. In 2003-04 the Greenway Commission assisted with a state sponsored study of the economic impact of the Virginia Creeper, Washington & Old Dominion, and New River trails. This study confirmed that these trails are important economic generators for surrounding communities. The economic study by Dr. O'Hara (see 4.3) recognized trails as an important quality of life attraction for employees. Several corporate executives have been promoting greenways as important to their ability to attract employees and as a factor in their location in Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 .... :::l Q. .E ~ t: (1j .... t: <ll E <ll :::- '0 :::- t: >. .... '2 :::l E E o (.) C'! 'It 4-11 'l:l c: ltl ... c: (l.l E OJ ::- '0 ::- c: >. ... '2 ::l E E o () C! '~ the Roanoke Valley. Real estate agents and developers have already recognized the value of greenways and trails, and use this asset in advertising. The Roanoke River Greenway in particular has potential to contribute to the economic vitality of the Riverside Centre and other industrial complexes. Other communities also see small business impacts once greenways of substantial length are built. 4.5.8 Trails on Other Public lands Within the Valley there are federal, state and local lands which are managed for specific purposes and include trail networks. Many citizens voiced their need to be connected to these trail systems. Agency personnel expressed concern for recognition of their specific management direction. The Steering Committee recognized the following federal, state, and local trail networks as important destinations for greenway users. In response to public input and with consideration of agency concerns, these trails are included in this plan as existing networks which are destinations within the greenway network. These are described in more detail in Section 5. Federal: . Appalachian National Scenic Trail, managed for foot travel only . Blue Ridge Parkway, Chestnut Ridge Trail, managed for pedestrian and horse use, may be proposed for multiple use . Blue Ridge Parkway Horse Trail, managed for pedestrian and horse use . Jefferson and George Washington National Forest trails, managed for multiple use State: . Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Birding and Wildlife Trail, a mapped network of existing local and state park sites where birding and wildlife observation are available . Havens Wildlife Management Area trails and roads, managed for hunting and wildlife observation . Virginia's Explore Park trails, hiking and mountain biking . Poor Mountain Preserve, a Natural Heritage preserve, hiking trails Local: . Carvins Cove Natural Reserve trails, multiple use . Green Hill Park trails, multiple use . Mill Mountain Park trails, multiple use but hiking only on Star Trail . Spring Hollow Reservoir trails, not yet developed, proposed for multiple use 4-12 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Within locality parks there are other trails providing on-site recreation opportunities. These are not included in the Greenway Plan unless they provide connections to destinations beyond the park. 4.5.9 land Acquisition for Greenways Elected officials recognize land acquisition as the most sensitive issue for greenway development. The four localities own and operate the greenways. Because of the linear nature of greenways, many properties may be crossed. Some greenway easements have been donated and others proffered as part of rezonings, The City of Roanoke has acquired numerous properties for Lick Run, Mill Mountain, and Roanoke River Greenways. Roanoke River properties were bought in conjunction with the flood reduction project, where City Council has authorized condemnation if needed. Elected officials from other jurisdictions have expressed reluctance to consider using condemnation but are amenable to donation or purchase. The City of Salem acquired many properties along the river when installing the sewer line and is proceeding with acquisition of easements needed for Roanoke River Greenway. . 4.5.10 Funding Construction costs for greenways have increased dramatically in the last five years and are expected to continue to do so, Costs vary depending on the trail surface and the terrain. Volunteers can build natural surface trails at minimal cost. Class B trails with cinder surface cost $40,000-$100,0001 mile. Paved greenways in urban areas have ranged from $150,000- $800,OOO/mile. Bridges increase those costs. The Roanoke River Greenway alone is projected to cost $30 million. Funding for the greenway program has come from a variety of sources, (See Section 2.4.6.) . The Roanoke Valley has received at least one Transportation Enhancement grant every year since 1995; this funding requires a 20% match. At least one locality has received a Virginia Recreational Trails grant every year also; these also require match. The Greenway Commission has assisted the localities with submission of these applicatio.ns. In 2000 the Greenway Commission requested that the localities provide capital funding every year to get the Roanoke River Greenway completed. The City of Roanoke responded by putting $200,000 per year in its capital funds for greenways every year starting in 2001, and it has set up a multi-year action plan for its greenway effort through 2010. In 1999 the Greenway Commission received a challenge grant of $100,000 from a private foundation for Roanoke River Greenway in Salem. With the help of Salem staff the Greenway Commission raised the matching funds, but that effort took a year. The Greenway Commission is not currently staffed or set up for fund raising activities and campaigns. During LandDesign's review of funding issues, it concluded that the program is overly dependent on Transportation Enhancement Funds. The consultant's recommendation was that private giving increase to 25% of costs and locality contributions to 50%. The consultant recommended obtaining funding from all four sources (federal, state, local, private) every year. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 I~ ... :.; c.. l: 'tl l: ('J ... l: <ll E <ll > '0 > l: .i:" '2 :.; E E o (.) ~ ~ 4-13 4.5.11 Staffing Roles and Responsibility When the greenway program began, the four localities' representatives to the steering committee were planning staff. With formation of the Greenway Commission, parks and planning staff became ex-officio members of the Greenway Commission. In the early years some projects were coordinated by locality staff, and, for others, the Greenway Commission, Greenway Coordinator, and Pathfinders were important players. Many times the roles were dictated by the source of funding for the project, with paved trails with larger budgets requiring involvement of a variety of staff while natural surfaced trails involved more volunteers. As greenways were built, it became clear that staff from a variety of departments needed to be involved and that ultimately the parks departments were responsible' for maintenance and management. Today the City of Roanoke and Roanoke County each have park planners responsible for greenway planning within the parks departments to lead local project planning and construction management. ... :J Q. c:: 'tl c:: (tl ... c:: d.l E Gl ::> '0 ::> c:: C! "It Over the years the Greenway Coordinator has assumed different roles in projects, depending on the needs of the localities. Because the roles and responsibilities have evolved, there have been times when responsibilities were unclear. As part of this update the Greenway Commission and Regional Commission included an organizational analysis, which has been completed by the consultant, LandDesign. LandDesign has provided an outsider's perspective and has evaluated roles and responsibilities for the different partners. The recommendations of that analysis will need to be addressed further by the Greenway Commission and localities and may be further defined through revisions to the Intergovernmental Agreement. 4.5.12 Timeliness of Implementation Corporations and citizens have voiced concern about progress on greenways, particularly Roanoke River Greenway. The public wants to see Roanoke River Greenway completed within five years. To focus the valley's efforts and address this issue the Steering Committee developed priorities. (See Section 4.5,1.) In addition, the purpose of the organizational analysis was to improve efficiency. Efficient implementation requires a well defined project timeline, aggressive land acquisition, and continuous funding. Clear responsibilities and good coordination are needed to accomplish this. 4.5.13 Blueways The blueway group which approached the Greenway Commission in 2005 was actually looking for coordination of multiple activities along major streams and the river. While the term blueway could be interpreted to mean any stream or water body, it is generally used interchangeably with "water trail". (See Virginia Outdoors Plan, http://www.dcr.state.va.us.) Thus blueways are rivers and streams with sufficient depth and access to provide opportunity for water trails for canoeing and kayaking. Common blueway amenities and features include canoe and kayak access points, parking, route information on kiosks or maps, markers, toilet facilities, and outfitters for rentals and shuttles. The designated blu'eways closest to the Roanoke Valley are the New River Blueway, the James River Water Trail, and the Pigg River and Blackwater River Blueways in Franklin County, While the Greenway Commission and Steering Committee recognize the concerns of this group, they felt that the only opportunity in the valley for a blueway as a water trail is on 4-14 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Roanoke River. Other activities on smaller streams such as monitoring, land use studies, and clean-ups are the purview of other organizations and agencies. Should the four localities choose to enlarge the scope of the Greenway Commission, it would require substantial changes in organizational structure and staffing. Currently, the Roanoke River has many of the amenities associated with blueways. Local governments maintain several public access points along the river, and a commercial outdoors store is adjacent to the river on Apperson Drive. Amenities at public access points vary, but generally include parking areas, launching points for canoes, kayaks, and light boats, and trash receptacles. Many of these access points are located at public parks with additional land-based amenities (picnic tables and shelters, playgrounds, restrooms, and water fountains) or are in close proximity to commercial establishments, Numerous bridges crossing the Roanoke River provide emergency access for water related search and rescue situations. Moreover, once completed, the Roanoke River Greenway would provide access along the entire length of a Roanoke River Blueway. Canoe access sign in Wasena Park. Stream flows and water levels in Roanoke River are sufficient for blueway activities for about half the year. Typically in the summer flows may drop to levels that are not conducive to paddling (e.g., sections may not be floatable or vessels may scrape bottom.) The river level can increas'e significantly following periods of moderate to heavy precipitation. Real-time stream flow data for the Roanoke River Basin is available at: http://waterdata.usQs.qov/va/nwis/current/?tvpe=f1ow&groupkev=basin.cd. While the Roanoke River flows unimpeded through much of the valley, obstacles do exist; which may require portage. Underwater utility lines may be crossed during high water but not low; low water bridges may be passed in low water but not high. Obstacles that always require portage are the ledge in Wasena Park, the two low water bridges in Smith Park, and Niagara Dam. The Niagara Dam portage is on the left side of the river and, at one-quarter mile long, is the most physically demanding. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 ... ;j Q. C "0 C ~ ... C <ll E <ll :> '0 :> c ~ '2 ::::l E E o <.> o ..; 4-15 'tl c: (lJ ... e:: ~ E ~ :> '5 :> !: >. ... '2 :::l E E o u q "I$' 4-16 4.5.14 Design, Management, and Operations This issue encompasses a range of concerns raised by the public and staff about the way greenways are designed, managed and maintained. Examples are concerns about dogs, crime and security, emergency management, bicycle police patrols, dumping of trash, bicycle interaction with other users, maintenance, and budget. Design issues have been addressed over the years by using national standards, such as Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) to improve security in public areas and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials guidelines to consider design safety. While these guidelines have been considered in greenway design, staff may not know how well they are working. Users may, through experiences, recognize problem areas where accidents could happen prior to staff knowing. Thus, a loop of feedback from users and from staff who manage and maintain the greenways to those designing the greenways could provide for continual improvement. Other management issues may be ones that Park staff addresses frequently for other facilities. Many times design is influenced by available budget, and an acceptable solution may be built rather than the best solution. Staff charged with management of greenways need increases in budget to cover maintenance of new facilities as they are built. Interaction among departments is important, so that emergency management and police know where the greenways are and how to access them. Coordination among jurisdictions, within localities, and between citizens, volunteers, and staff is an on-going task which may require more attention. 4.6 Goals Since development of the 1995 Plan, public support for a regional greenway system has continued to grow. This is exhibited by the continued construction of trails and greenways over the last decade and responses from citizen surveys that show greenway development as a top priority issue for area residents. As greenway development has evolved over the past decade, so has recognition that the goals and objectives of the 1995 Plan must be modified to reflect implementation efforts to date and evolving needs and perceptions of the citizens and governments in the region. There is concern that the original 1995 Plan may have been too ambitious and that there has not been a focused effort to complete long sections of trail and connections between greenways. It is the goal of this Update to develop a more focused approach to implementation of the greenway system over the next ten .years, The Update continues the previous 1995 Plan's goals to achieve a well connected transportation network that will satisfy recreational, health and fitness needs of the region's residents and to provide open spaces and buffers that will maintain and enhance the natural resources of the Valley. However, the Update also focuses efforts so that a base system of connected trails can be constructed in the near term (next five years). In this way a functional greenway system will be in place soon, while still allowing full completion of the system over time, This Update includes six goals to address the vision and issues raised through community involvement. These goals are essential to allow for construction of the base greenway system over the next five to ten years and provide for full construction over the longer term. The goals Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan; 2007 "-" are shown below, with the issues they address. Implementation strategies for these goals are in Section 6. Goals Goals and Associated Issues Issues to be addressed 1. Greenway Construction Complete a connected greenway network of trails to provide the multiple benefits of a greenway system, with focus on finishing Roanoke River Greenway. 2. Funding Increase greenway funding to meet the goals for trail construction and completion of the greenway network. 3. Land Acquisition Develop a land acquisition program that provides rights-of-way needed for greenway construction. 4. Community Outreach and Education Develop a community outreach and education program that provides information on greenway opportunities and benefits. 5. Organizational Structure Refine the organizational structure to effectively and efficiently implement the Update to the Conceptual Greenway Plan and manage the growing greenway system. 6. Greenway Management Manage the greenway network to meet user needs, provide a range of experiences in a secure environment, and protect the natural resources. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 Prioritization of routes (4.5.1) Connectivity between greenways (4.5.2) Greenway signage and information (4.5.3) Greenway amenities (4.5.4) Trails on other public lands (4.5.8) Bluewavs (4.5.13) Funding (4.5.10) Timeliness of implementation (4.5.12) Land acquisition for greenways (4.5.9) Timeliness of implementation (4.5.12) Greenway signage and information (4.5.3) Publicity and promotion (4.5.5) Economic development (4.5.7) Sponsorships (4.5.6) Staffing, roles and responsibilities (4.5.11) Design, management, and operations (4.5.14) Greenway signage and information (4.5.3) Sponsorships (4.5.6) Staffinq, roles and responsibilities (4.5.11) ... :J Q. l:: '0 l:: ltl ... c: CIJ E CIJ :> o :> c: ~ '2 :J E E o (.) ~ "iI' 4-17 .... :J Q. c: 't! c: ltl ... l: CIJ E CIJ :> o :> c: >. ... '2 ::! E E o (.) ~ "iI' 4-18 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 Greenway Network Prioritization of Greenways Priority #1 Roanoke River Greenway Priority #2 Greenways Priority #3 Greenways Priority #4 Greenways On-road Connections 5-1 5-1 5-4 5-8 5-23 5-26 5-32 , ' 5.0 GREENWAY NETWORK 5.1 Prioritization of Greenways The 1995 Plan recommended 51 greenway routes with each route labeled as either on-road or off-road on a map. In addition, it described six other routes not shown on the map. This Update focuses on the off-road routes and endorses the 2005 Bikeway Plan for on-road routes (Section 5.6). The Update includes 35 routes. In response to public input, the Steering Committee and each locality prioritized the off-road greenways and trails to provide more focus to implementation efforts. Priority #1 Route: Cit of Roanoke Roanoke River Priority #2 Routes: Cit of Roanoke . Blue Ridge Parkway Trails . Carvins Cove Trail Network . Lick Run Greenway . Mill Mtn. Greenway . Mill Mtn. Park Trails . Tinker Creek Greenwa The Roanoke River Greenway was identified as the most important greenway in the regional network. It will be the only #1 priority, in order to focus efforts on finishing it within five years. This greenway offers the longest route when finished, the most opportunity for economic development on adjacent lands, the greatest attraction for tourists, the most recreation and health benefit for residents, the most opportunity for special events such as marathons, the most opportunity for water based recreation such as canoeing and fishing, the most opportunity to enhance appreciation of environmental resources, and the most opportunity to be a regional asset. Roanoke River Greenway is the "backbone" of the greenway network. Town of Vinton Roanoke River These are important regional projects, already underway, which could be finished in 5-10 years. They include five north-south routes connecting to Roanoke River Greenway and three destination sites with clusters of trails. These routes provide the major side corridors of the greenway network. Priorit #2 Greenwa s Roanoke Count Cit of Salem . Blue Ridge Parkway . Hanging Rock Trails Battlefield · Hanging Rock Trail Battlefield Trail . Mason Creek · Lick Run Greenway Greenway . Mason Creek Greenway . Tinker Cr. Greenway . Wolf Cr. Greenwa " Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Town of Vinton . Tinker Cr. Greenway -) . Wolf Creek Greenway .:g ~ o S .... IV Z >. ltl S c: ll.l ll.l ~ C:l c LI'i 5-1 Priority #3 Routes: .:g l.. o ~ ... ll.l Z >. ltl S l:: IV IV l.. C:l ~ IJ'l These greenways are priorities within specific localities. These are important at the local level for enhancement of neighborhood values, economic development and public health. The goal is to finish these in 5-10 years. Most have already had some work done, such as planning or acquiring right-of-way. Some are neighborhood priorities. Priority #3 Greenways City of Roanoke Roanoke County City of Salem Town of Vinton . Biomed Loop . Glade Creek . Glade Creek . Garden City Greenway Greenway Greenway . Mudlick Creek . Mudlick Creek/Garst . Gladetown Trail Greenway Mill Greenway . Murray Run Greenway . Read Mountain Trails . Neighborhood Connections Priority #4 Routes: Cit of Roanoke . Barnhardt Creek Greenway . Birding and Wildlife Trail sites . Glade Creek Greenway 5-2 These are other greenway projects to be addressed as opportunity and resources arise. Included in this group are several routes which have strong citizen support but no resources in terms of land or funding. Also included are clusters of trails on other public lands which help provide connectivity for the greenway network, Priorit #4 Greenwa s Roanoke Count . Appalachian Trail . Back Cr. Greenway . Barnhardt Creek Greenway . Birding and Wildlife Trail sites . Carvin Cr. Greenway . Catawba Greenway . Explore Park Trails . Green Hill Pk. Trails . Havens Wildlife Mgt. Area Trails . Jefferson National Forest Trails . Long Ridge Trail . Masons Cove Greenway . Murray Run Greenway . Perimeter Trail . Poor Mountain Preserve Trails . Roanoke River Grwy Extensions . S rin Hollow Trails Cit of Salem . Birding and Wildlife Trail sites . Dry Creek Greenway . Gish Branch Greenway Town of Vinton . Birding and Wildlife Trail sites Update to the RoanOKe Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 On the map included with this Update the routes are listed and numbered in alphabetical order. The table below shows the numbering system, jurisdiction, and surface expected for each trail. Roanoke Vallev G reenwav Network PROJECT NAME f..I.im1t Localities ~ Aooalachian Trail* 1 Roanoke County 4 C Back Creek G reenwav 2 Roanoke C ountv 4 B-C Barnhardt Creek G reenwav 3 Roanoke C ountv, C itv of Roanoke 4 A-E -C B ioMed Loop 4 C itv of Roanoke 3 A B irdinq and Wildlife Trail Sites 5 All 4 A-E -C Blue R idqe P arkwav Trails * 6 Roanoke County, City of Roanoke 2 C Carvin Creek Greenway 7 Roanoke County 4 A-E Carvins Cove Trail Network 8 C itv of Roanoke 2 C Catawba Greenway 9 Roanoke County 4 B-C Drv Cree k G ree nwav 10 Salem 4 A-E E xolore P ark Trails 11 Roanoke County 4 B-C Garden C itv G reenwav (G arnand Branch) 12 C itv of Roanoke 3 A-E Gish Branch Greenwav 13 Salem 4 B-C Glade Creek G reenwav 14 Roanoke County, Vinton 3 A-E -C 14 C itv of Roanoke 4 A-E G ladetown Trail 15 Vinton 3 C Green Hill P ark Trails 16 Roanoke County 4 B-C Hanaina Rock Battlefield Trail 17 Roanoke C ountv. Sale m 2 IB-C Havens Wildlife ManaaementArea Trails+ 18 Roanoke County 4 C efferson National Forest Trails* 19 R oa noke C ountv 4 C Lick Run G ree nwav 20 City of Roanoke, Roanoke County 2 A Lonq R idqe Trail 21 Roanoke County 4 C Masons Cove G reenwav 22 Roanoke County 4 B-C Mason Creek Greenwav 23 Salem Roanoke County 2 A-E Mill MountainG reenwav 24 City cifRoanoke 2 A Mill Mountain Park Trails 25 C itv of Roanoke 2 C M udlick Creek G reenwav (& Garst Mill) 26 Roanoke C ountv. C itv of Roanoke 3 A-E Murray Run Greenway 27 Roanoke County 4 B-C 27 City of Roanoke 3 B-C Perimeter Trail 28 Roanoke & Botetourt Counties 4 C Poor Mountain Preserve Trails+ 29 Roanoke County 4 C Read Mountain Trails 30 R oa noke C ountv 3 .C Roanoke RiverGreenwav 31 All 1 A-E -C Roanoke Rive r G ree nwav E xtens ions 32 Franklin, Montaomerv Counties 4 A-E -C S orina Hollow Trails , 33 Roanoke County 4 C Tinker Creek G reenwav 34 City of Roanoke, Roanoke County - 2 A-E -C Wolf Creek G reenwav 35 Roanoke County, Vinton 2 B I *Federall urisdiction Class A= Paved with asohalt or concrete is ee Section 2.4.2) +S tate I uris diction Class B = Crushed aqqreqate stone orwood chins Class C- Natural surface wood chios or crushed stone Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 5-3 .:g ... (') !J: .... IV Z >. ltl !J: c: IV CIJ ... C:l ~ IJ'l .;4 L- o ! 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Status Currently, three miles of Roanoke River Greenway are finished and open. One section is a half mile long near the Moyer Sports Complex in Salem. It was built in 2002 using private funds. A two and a half mile section is complete in the City of Roanoke, linking both Wasena and Smith Parks to the Rivers Edge Sports Complex and the Riverside Centre for Research and Technology. This was built using City monies and federal funds for the flood reduction project. Another two mile section is under construction in the City of Roanoke from the Waste Water Treatment Plant to Hamilton Terrace; completion is expected in 2007. A niaster plan for the western section of Roanoke River Greenway from Green Hill Park through Salem was completed in 1998; a plan for" the City of Roanoke's section was completed in 2000; and one for the eastern section in Roanoke County and Vinton was completed in 2003. No master plan has been completed for the western section from Green Hill Park to the Montgomery County line. Engineering for the section in Green Hill Park in western Roanoke County is complete, and construction is anticipated in 2007. In Salem engineering is 80% complete. Construction there should start in FY 08. In the City of Roanoke the greenway is being built in conjunction with the flood reduction project. The first five miles will be finished in 2008. Right-of-way acquisition for the upstream section should begin in 2007-08. No engineering or right-of-way work has been completed for the eastern section in Roanoke County. Benefits The Roanoke River Greenway has long been recognized in local, regional, and state plans as an important facility for the area. It is included in each locality's comprehensive plan, the regional greenway and open space plans, and the Virginia Outdoors Plan. The Roanoke River Greenway is a multi-faceted project. All of the master plans include canoe launches, providing access to a river once used for bateau travel. The greenway plans also includ~ historic and 5-4 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 environmental interpretive signage, landscaping, mitigation of runoff into the river, and establishment of riparian buffers. This project will provide transportation, safety, health, environmental, and economic benefits to the valley, thus improving total quality of life in the region. The trail is often used for races and fund raising walks and runs. Greenways and trails in other areas have attracted significant tourism business, and the Roanoke River Greenway is expected to be a similar attraction. Challenqes A big challenge in completion of Roanoke River Greenway is acquisition of rights-of-way. Local elected officials are reluctant to use condemnation, and approximately two-thirds of the corridor is in private ownership. There are two sections where the north and south side of the river are in different jurisdictions. Officials in the City of Roanoke are willing to justify the acquisition in conjunction with the ftood reduction project and are moving forward with both the acquisition and design processes. A second challenge is the proximity of the railroad to the river. In many places the rail bed drops straight into the river, and often there is a railroad track on both sides of the river. Crossing the tracks and being within the rail right-of-way are both safety concerns for Norfolk Southern. Further dialogue between the localities, the Greenway Commission and Norfolk Southern is needed. Other challenges include ftooding and topography, such as cliffs. Funding is a critical issue for the jurisdictions. While grants have been received every year, additional sources of revenue and innovative funding methods are needed. Next Steps For several years there have been suggestions that the Roanoke River be designated a blueway. The Draft 2007 Virginia Outdoors Plan recommends development of the Roanoke River Greenway and Canoe Trail. For approximately half the year the river through the Roanoke Valley has sufficient ftow for ftoating as a water trail. Each of the localities has existing and planned facilities for canoers, kayakers, and fishermen. Should the four localities choose to expand the scope and role of the Greenway Commission to include other blueway functions, this change would require action by the localities and changes in organizational structure and staffing." Completion of the Roanoke River Greenway is strongly supported. The table below proposes a schedule needed to complete the greenway in the next five years. Each locality is responsible for finishing its seCtion. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .:g ... o 3l ... IV Z >. ltl 3l c: ll.l ll.l to.. C:l C u; 5-5 ~ b o ~ ... ll.l 2 >- 111 ~ !: ll.l IV l.. c:l ~ IJ'l Pm posed Schedule for Roanoke River C;reenway Completion Previous Work Roanoke County Montgomery Co. -Green Hill Green Hill P ark-Diu uids Lane Salem Diuguids Lane-MiII Lane Mill Lane-Moyer Complex Mo er Com lex-Roanoke Ci City of Roanoke Salem City Line-Memorial Ave. Memorial Avenue-W asena Park Wasena P ark-P iedmont Park Piedmont Park-9th Street 9th Street-WWTP tBrownlee B rownlee-Golden Park-City line B rid e to Tinker Creek \ Roanoke County/fown of Vinton Roanoke City line-Blue Ridge Parkwa Blue Rid e P arkwa to Franklin Co. 20()l-:05 2062-04 2001~S2002~ Right-{)f-way Acquisition Construction Costs The table below shows the projected cost and funds needed to complete Roanoke River Greenway. Construction, Prelininary Contingency, Length Engineering and ComrillEd Section in Miles and Pemits Right-of"^"V Adninistration Total Cost Funding Fundil1!l Needed County of Roanoke - Western Section S orino Hollow Reservoir to Green Hill Park 7.2 $ S67420 $ . 540 000 $ 5 843 475 $ 6 950 895 $ - 6.!l5O.S95 Green Hill Park to Diunuids Lane 0.9 $ 26 600 $ - $ 372 100 $ 398 700 $ 398 700 ~ - CitvofSalem-Westem Section Diuouids Lane to Roanoke line 5.8 $ 167 590 $ 262 500 $ 1 932 870 $ 2 362 960 $ I 430400 5 !l32.560 Citv of Roanoke-Central Section Phase II-Salemto Memorial 4.5 ACOE $ 1 830 000 $ 3 400 000 $ 5 230 000 $ 3 530 000 1.700.000 Memorial to Wasena 0.5 $ 87800 $ - $ 679 800 $ 767 600 $ 575 000 192.600 Phase I-Wasena to 13th Street 5.0 Comnlete $ 1 830 000 $ 5 700 000 $ 7 530 000 $ 7 530 000 - 13th 5 t. to Tinker Creek G reenwav 1.1 $ 278 600 $ 100 000 $ 1 675 700 2 054 300 $ 394 000 1.660.300 County of Roanokeii' 0\\I'l of Vinton Wastewater Treat. Plant to Franklin Co. 5.9 $ 382 980 $ 330000 $ 3 978 525 <lflll1.r:;no: ~ 4<l9lll ~ 4.646.525 Total 30.9 ~ 477-790 ~ <lm'.500 ~ 1'URl670 I ~ 29 .....960 ~ 1"lCllROIIO ~ 16.lIl2.8llO 5-6 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 .:g l.. o S .... IV Z >. ltl S; c: IV ll.l l.. C:l c l.fi 5-7 .:g l.. o ~ ... ll.l Z >. ltl ;; l:: ll.l IV l.. ~ ~ IJ'l 5-8 , -It.. 5.3 Priority #2 Greenways 5.3.1 Blue Ridge Parkway Trails, Map #6 Description The Blue Ridge Parkway, a National Park, is a 469-mile recreational motor road through Virginia and North Carolina connecting Shenandoah and Great Smoky National Parks. The Parkway is a popular on-road cycling route for recreational cyclists, in part due to its limited access and lower traffic levels when compared to most community streets and highways. The Parkway traverses southern Roanoke County from MP 105 near US 460 to MP 136 near Adney Gap. The Parkway has several trail systems in the Roanoke Valley: 1) the six mile Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail around Roanoke Mountain Campground, 2) the 13 mile horse trail paralleling the Parkway from US 2?0 to Stewarts Knob, 3) the one mile Roanoke River Trail from the overlook to the river, and 4) the half mile Buck Mountain Trail from the parking area to an overlook. Status In 2001 the Greenway Commission and the Blue Ridge Parkway signed a General Agreement allowing the Commission to assist with trail planning, mapping, and rehabilitation of Parkway trails. This agreement allowed the Commission to facilitate volunteer assistance in reconstructing and maintaining Parkway trails under the direction of Parkway staff. In 2002 the Greenway Commission, Parkway staff, and National Park Service staff from the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program began a process of training, inventory and assessment of the Parkway trail system from MP 121 (US 220) to MP 110 (Stewart's Knob). This process involved a 25 member team of trail professionals and resource management staff working to develop a trail plan, with the final draft completed in January 2004. The plan recognized greenway connections at Mill Mountain, Roanoke River, and Wolf Creek Greenways and recommended construction of several new trail sections, as well as extensive trail rehabilitation. The plan made specific recommendations on the feasibility of developing a shared-use trail network, linking the Parkway, Greenway, and Mill Mountain trails. Shared use sections were to ROANOKE VALLEY TRAILS Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 allow mountain bicycles as well as horses and hikers. A categorical exclusion environmental document was completed documenting impacts of the trail work. The Blue Ridge Parkway planned to incorporate the plan into its new General Management Plan, but the GMP was never completed. In fall of 2004, the Greenway Commission, working with Parkway staff and using a $43,250 Virginia Recreational Trails grant, hired a professional trail contractor to relocate the sections of Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail which were considered irreparable. In addition, Pathfinders for Greenways worked with a variety of groups to rehabilitate damaged trail sections, establish campground connections, maintain all sections and thus complete the plan's vision for the loop. The Greenway Commission bought and installed interpretive signs showing the Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail. In 2005 the Parkway completed a Multi-Use Path Feasibility Study for the entire Parkway, looking at the feasibility of having an off-road bicycling path. In January 2006 the Parkway held a public meeting in the Roanoke Valley to discuss bicycling issues and illegal use of the trail system. This meeting launched a new trail planning process. Staff have mapped and documented the official and social trails and access points. A charette was held in January 2007 for representative users to discuss staff recommendations. The 2004 Roanoke Valley, Blue Ridge Parkway Trail Plan, the 2005 Blue Ridge Parkway Multi-Use Path Feasibility Study, and the current proposals are available on-line under Blue Ridge Parkway at http://parkplanninq.nps.qov . Benefits The Parkway trails provide many loop connections between Roanoke Valley greenways. Completion of the Parkway system would greatly enhance the local network. It would also give the Parkway trail attractions in the Roanoke region and much needed assistance with trail construction and maintenance. \ Challeng(;s The biggest challenge in completing the Parkway trail system is providing a bridge across the river for trail users. Next Steps The Parkway hopes to have a public input meeting about its trail proposals in summer of 2007. The new recommendations include the greenway connections and a new trail from Buck Mountain overlook to Back Creek Greenway, as well as a new trail on Stewart's Knob. The Parkway is looking to Greenway volunteers for completion of the trail work. The uses allowed on each trail are not finalized. No funding is available at this time for the trail work. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 .:g b. o S .... IV Z >. ltl ~ c: ll.l ll.l l.. C:l ~ l.l"l 5-9 .:g l.. o. ~ ... ll.l 2 >. ltl S c: .ll.l IV l.. 1:1 ~ IJ'l 5.3.2 Carvins Cove Natural Reserve's Trail Network, Map #8 Description The Carvins Cove Natural Reserve is a 12,700-acre municipal park protecting the watershed of Carvins Cove Reservoir. The Cove is located in Roanoke and Botetourt counties, 7 miles from downtown Roanoke and 4 miles from Interstate 81. The reservoir is fed by springs and creeks within the Reserve as well as by tunnels from Catawba and Tinker Creeks. When the Western Virginia Water Authority (WVWA) was formed in 2004, the City gave the reservoir and lands below the 1,200-foot contour to WVWA to be managed as one of the valley's major water sources. The remaining Reserve lands above 1,200' were retained by the City and are managed by the Parks and Recreation Department. Carvins Cove is the largest municipally owned park east of the Mississippi River and the second largest municipal park in the country. . I The Appalachian Trail (AT) follows the ridge above Carvins Cove for fifteen miles from McAfee Knob to Tinker Cliffs and Tinker Mountain. This is one of the most photographed sections of the AT. In 1998 the National Park Service paid the City for a permanent easement for the Trail. This funding allowed the City to develop the Carvins Cove Land Use Plan, adopted by Council in 2000. The Land Use Plan recognized the many recreational activities at the Cove, including fishing, boating, bird watching, picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Carvins Cove Natural Reserve can be accessed from three public roads: . Reservoir Road near Hollins, known as "the boat landing" . Carvins Cove Road, Route 740 off of Route 311, known as "Bennett Springs" . Timberview Road At the Reservoir Road entrance there is a large parking lot, picnic area, fishing pier, restrooms, and office. On Carvins Cove Road there is a parking lot and trailhead located a mile from the Bennett Springs gate. At Timberview Road there are no facilities, but bicyclists can access trails if they approach from Timberview. Status The 1995 Plan shows five greenway routes in the vicinity of the Cove. They are: . Appalachian Trail (AT) . Route to Appalachian Trail . Carvins Creek . Horse Pen Branch . Timberview Road There are 23 trails within the Reserve now, most of them open to hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. There are two trails within the Cove which provide connection to the AT. One is Sawmill Branch Trail near Riley's Loop and the other is near the boat launch; these are open to hikers only. This Plan incorporates the entire Carvins Cove trail network into the greenway system. 5-10 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2001 When the City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department was given responsibilities at the Cove in 2004, it began to assess management of the trail network. Mountain biking had increased dramatically, and the internet had made information about the Cove trails widely available. In 2005 the Parks and Recreation Department obtained a Virginia Recreational Trails grant to begin assessment of trail conditions and relocation of trails that were not sustainable. In 2006 the City hired Trail Solutions to provide an assessment of seven miles of the trail network and make recommendations on sustainable locations. In fall of 2006 Trail Solutions installed two of the recommended trail relocations. Volunteers have provided finish work on those trails. In the two years since an on-line database was established, volunteers have provided 9000+ hours in trail work at the Cove. . Benefits TheCarvins Cove trail network provides a premier natural area as a destination site for greenway users, as well as for tourists of all trail persuasions. Completion of greenway connections to the Cove would allow local users to ride to the Reserve and would enhance connectivity to other parks and public lands. The Cove has the potential to become a national destination for naturalists, mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrians. Ch(jllen~Jes Currently, Carvins Cove is in a pristine state with a large system of multi-use trails cared for by dedicated volunteers. A resource and recreational management plan is needed to ensure long-term sustainability of the natural resources at the Reserve. Next Steps The City is currently developing a Carvins Cove Natural Reserve Management Plan, which will provide further direction on development and management of the entire Cove. As part of the management plan, the City will develop a trails assessment, which will address not only existing trails but also any future trail needs. The assessment will address sustainability of existing trails and recommend retirement or relocation of any trail negatively affecting water quality. Additional information on Carvins Cove is available from the City of Roanoke's Parks and Recreation Department at http://www.roanokeva.qov . I Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 .:g I.. o S .... IV Z >. ltl S c: ll.l ll.l l.. C:l ~ IJ'l 5-11 .:g .. o ~ ... ll.l Z >- ltl S l:: ll.l ll.l l.. e> ~ IJ'l 5.3.3 Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail, Map #11 Description Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail is the only rail-trail project in the Roanoke Valley. It is a portion of Mason Creek Greenway, 1.7 miles long, along a railbed donated by Norfolk and Southern. The project was initiated by the Hanging Rock Battlefield and Railway Preservation Foundation, supported by the City of Salem and Roanoke County. The railroad right-of-way was donated to the Foundation and then from it to the localities. Other donations included land owned by the United Daughters of the Confederacy and easements from the Hinchee family. This is a joint project between the City of Salem and Roanoke County, funded under the Enhancement program in 1995, 1997, and 2004. The greenway includes many signs explaining the history of the Civil War battle and of the Catawba Branch rail line. Natural features include the Hanging Rock, Mason Creek, Buzzards Roost, and Route 311 scenic byway. The Battle of Hanging Rock is commemorated on a stone obelisk, and a statue of a Confederate officer has been relocated to the north parking lot. The greenway is listed on Virginia's Civil War Trails map of the Shenandoah Valley and on the western Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail Guide. The conversion of the rail line to a bicycle/pedestrian trail has provided opportunities not only for tourists studying Civil War history or looking for birds, but also for residents and business employees using the corridor for transportation to work, stores and government offices. The trail is used at all hours of the day by people wanting a pleasant path on which to exercise and enjoy the scenic and historic area. The current facilities on Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail are a northern parking lot with historic information and exhibits, shared parking facilities at the Orange Market and at the southern terminus of the trail, numerous interpretive signs about the Battle of Hanging Rock and the railroad corridor, bike racks, a renovated trestle bridge, and wildflower plantings along the trail. 5-12 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2001 Status A bridge connection is still needed to connect the northern parking lot to the Orange Market section of trail. Plans include a 100' free span bridge across Masons Creek, a 150' ADA compliant ramp from the bridge on the north side, and a tie-in to the existing trail on the Orange Market side. Funding has been awarded under the Enhancement program and over $1000 has been donated to Pathfinders for this bridge. Benefits This greenway has been an attraction for tourists, particularly those interested in the Civil War. The Civil War Roundtable at Virginia Tech often sponsors field trips to this site, which is the closest battlefield to the Blacksburg. With easy access to Interstate 81, tourists are most apt to be introduced to the Valley's greenway network at this trail. Cllailenrjes In addition to the challenge of completing the bridge across Mason Creek, managers have the opportunity to expand interpretive facilities along the trail by renovation of the coal tipple. Such a renovation is unfunded at this time. Nl;xt Steps Roanoke County received an updated Enhancement grant agreement from VDOT in 2007. The County is proceeding with design and construction of the bridge. Completion is expected in 2009. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 .:g l.. o S .... IV Z >. ltl 3i: c: IV ll.l l.. C:l ~ IJ'l 5-13 ~ .. o ~ ... ll.l Z >. ltl S c: ll.l IV l.. C:l ~ IJ'l 5.3.4 lick: Run Greenway, Map #20 Description Lick Run is a tributary of Tinker Creek, starting beyond Countryside Golf Course and running to downtown Roanoke. The creek has water year round and is one of the major drainages in the valley, contributing to flooding downtown during heavy rains. The 1928 Comprehensive Plan for Roanoke depicted a green corridor along this creek, thus recognizing its importance to the green infrastructure of the valley. Status Construction of Lick Run Greenway was initiated as part of the interchange at Valley View Extension. When the interchange was built, the Greenway Commission and City of Roanoke recognized that there was an opportunity to provide pedestrian and bicycle facilities to cross 1- 581. The consulting firm of Whitesell Orrison, working with the Greenway Commission, completed a feasibility study for the greenway from there to downtown, and the City was able to fund construction of the greenway with the interchange, which opened in 1999. The next section of Lick Run Greenway, was from the Valley View interchange to Court Street. This area historically was part of the Watts Plantation, the largest farm operation in antebellum Roanoke. Until the early 1900's it was known as "the Barrens," open land originally cleared by Native Americans for hunting. White oaks on the property are several hundred years old.. The land was donated to the Western Virginia Land Trust until the trail was completed and then was passed on to the City. Funding for the construction was from multiple sources including Virginia Recreational Trails grant, Strategic Regional Alliance funds, City monies, Roanoke County in-kind services, private donations, and land donations. This section of the greenway opened in 2002. The third section of Lick Run from Court. Street to the Hotel Roanoke was developed by the City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department and opened in 2006. This portion connects several northwest neighborhoods including Historic Gainsboro, three schools, two parks, two fitness facilities, the Civic Center, Hotel Roanoke, and the Visitor Center. Funding came from Transportation Enhancement grants, the City, and Community Development Block Grant funds. The three miles of greenway built to date are paved. Phase II of Lick Run Greenway will run from 19th Street, past Fairland Lake, to William Fleming High School and Countryside Golf Course, and then to Peters Creek Road for a connection to Roanoke County's multi-generational fitness center at Valleypointe Business Park and Northside High School. No plans for this phase have been developed. 5-14 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Benefits Lick Run Greenway is a crucial greenway in terms of transportation from downtown Roanoke to northern parts of the valley. It provides a free exercise and recreation facility in a section of the City which has historically been underserved medically and which has had high risk for health and obesity problems. It also is important in terms of green infrastructure. Protection of riparian buffers 'along this perennial stream helps reduce runoff and thus flooding in downtown. The wooded linear trail linking multiple parks provides a beautiful setting with unusual habitat for an urban area. Chailengl;s No plans for the next phase of the greenway have been developed, but there are unique opportunities for inclusion of the greenway during development of properties currently in open space. f\j ext Steps The City of Roanoke should consider including Lick Run Greenway, phase II, in plans for development of Countryside Golf Course and William Fleming High School. Likewise, Roanoke County should consider development of Lick Run Greenway to provide access to the proposed multi-generational center. Lick Run Greenway Map Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2001 .:g '"' o S .... IV Z >. ltl $ c: ll.l ll.l '"' C:l ~ l.l") 5-15 5.3.5 Mason Creek Greenway, Map #23 Description Mason Creek begins in the Masons Cove area of Roanoke County and runs into the Roanoke River across from the Salem industrial park at Cook Drive near Apperson Drive. Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail is a portion of Mason Creek Greenway. Upstream from Hanging Rock the greenway is in Roanoke County and could be extended to provide connections to Carvins Cove Road, Masons Cove, and thus over the mountain to Catawba Valley and Hospital. .:g l.. o ~ ... ll.l 2: >. ltl S l:: ll.l IV l.. e:! c LI'i Downstream from Hanging Rock Trail, the creek is in Salem. It parallels Kesler Mill Road to Main Street, flows behind Lakeside Shopping center, under Rt. 419, past the General Electric plant and Arnold Burton Vocational School, to Roanoke River near Apperson Drive. Employees at General Electric are particularly interested in having this greenway built to provide connections for them back to Hanging Rock Trail. Status In 2004 this greenway was awarded $994,400 in funding through the Scenic Byway portion of the federal Omnibus bill. Benefits Completion of this greenway from Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail to Roanoke River Greenway will provide an important north-south connection from the river to Carvins Cove, Havens Wildlife Management Area, the Jefferson National Forest, the Appalachian Trail, and north County neighborhoods. There are numerous businesses and commercial areas along the route, and thus the greenway could be important for access to these employment areas, as a health and fitness facility for these businesses, and as a quality of life attraction that facilitates retention of a talented work force. Because of the linkage to Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail, this greenway, has great potential as a destination site for tourists, who might then bike or run on to Roanoke River Greenway. CheJllellges There is little right-of-way available at this time, but much of the corridor is in commercial and industrial areas where businesses might be willing to provide an easement. Next Steps The City of Salem should consider appointing a project manager to work with VDOT on the funding and to lead project design and implementation. The Greenway Commission could assist Salem with field work and contacts with businesses and landowners. 5-16 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 5.3.6 Mill Mountain Greenway, Map #24 Description The Mill Mountain Greenway was selected in 1996 to be the Roanoke Valley's pilot project. The original plans envisioned the greenway trail connecting from the market downtown to Mill Mountain Park and out to Explore Park, via the Blue Ridge Parkway. Status The City of Roanoke was awarded two Transportation Enhancement grants, totaling; $390,000, to build the project and included $250,000 in a bond referendum. Right-of-way issues necessitated modifications in the alignment. The existing section, 2.5 miles long, begins in Elmwood Park, parallels Williamson Road through the railroad district, crosses Walnut Street bridge and follows the Roanoke River to Piedmont Park. Trail users then follow sidewalks and streets to reach the rugged terrain of Mill Mountain, following historic Prospect Road, the old road up the mountain. The greenway passes under the old Toll House and utilizes the unique switchback bridge. The'. greenway reaches the top of the mountain at the Discovery Center, where park pathways link to both the Mill Mountain Star and the trail system of the mountain. The greenway opened in 2003 in a joint dedication with the western phase of the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail. In order to fulfill the initial vision of tying the market to Explore Park, the Greenway Commission has worked with the City and the Blue Ridge Parkway to link the off-road trails of Mill Mountain to the Parkway trail network. Pathfinders for Greenways has been instrumental In completing the' rehabilitation of the Parkway's Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail and in construction of Ridgeline Trail to connect Chestnut Ridge to the Discovery Center. In addition, in 1999 Pathfinders worked with the Mill Mountain Advisory Board Trail Committee to construct the Star Trail, a hiking connection from the Star to a parking lot on Riverland Road across from the AEP substation. When the Roanoke River Greenway is completed, the Star Trail will be an even more important link, providing a loop with Mill Mountain Greenway and Roanoke River Greenway. Benefits This greenway provides an important connection from downtown to the northern section of the Riverside Centre for Research and Technology, Roanoke River Greenway, Mill Mountain Park and Star, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. r' Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .:g l.. o !il .... IV Z >. ltl $: c: ll.l ll.l l.. C:l ~ IJ'l 5-17 / Challenges Because of its urban location, this greenway has off-road and on-road sections. Clear signage for users, as well as for adjacent motorists, is important. Users continue to say that the wayfinding needs to be improved. Further wayfinding identification should be considered to create fluid connectivity between Mill Mountain and Lick Run Greenways through downtown Roanoke. >. ltl 3e c IV IV l.. e:> ~ IJ'l Next Steps The City Parks and Recreation Department will be coordinating with other departments and with Downtown Roanoke, Inc. to develop wayfinding that connects the Lick Run and Mill Mountain trail opportunities. 5-18 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2001 5.3.7 Mill Mountain Park Trails, Map #25 DE~scription Mill Mountain Park is a 600-acre park managed by Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department. It has historically attracted recreational use and many of the trails are shown on 50-year old maps. Status In 2006 Roanoke City Council adopted the Mill Mountain Park Management Plan, developed by the Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department. This plan addressed management of trails in the park. A few trails on the mountain are open to hikers only, but most are available also for mountain biking and equestrian use. The trail network connects the park to Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail, managed by the Blue Ridge Parkway, to Fern Park and Piedmont Park, and to Riverland, south Roanoke, and Garden City neighborhoods. When Roanoke River Greenway is complete, the trail network will be extended to connect to Mill Mountain. Pathfinders for Greenways has helped build many of the park trails and recruit volunteers for trail work. Benefits The Mill Mountain Park trails provide a wonderful, wooded network of natural surface trails within walking distance of numerous City neighborhoods. These trails also provide an attraction for tourists coming from the Blue Ridge Parkway. I~ Challenges Park staff face the typical challenges of managing a wooded park and trail network in an urban area. These challenges include restricting illegal uses, such as all terrain vehicles, camping, and fires, managing user conflicts, educating inexperienced users, managing resources such as control of invasive species, protecting resources like trees and wildlife, and maintaining facilities. Next Steps Park staff is working with volunteers to complete construction of the trail network. Wayfinding will be developed, so that all trails are well marked, with directional signs at intersections. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 .:g l.. o S .... IV Z >. ltl ~ c: IV CIJ l.. C:l ~ IJ'l 5-19 J4. l.. o ~ ... CIJ 2 >- ltl S l:: ll.l IV l.. C:l q IJ'l 5-20 5.3.8 Tinker Creek Greenway, Map #34 Description The Tinker Creek corridor is one of the most historic in the valley. The creek has its headwaters in Botetourt County and is fed by Carvins Creek, Lick Run, and Glade Creek. It is one of the few urban trout streams in the east and connects seven parks and three golf courses. Historic resources include the Great Wagon or Carolina Road, Monterey, Bell Mont, numerous other historic buildings, and remains of mills near the creek. Status In spring 2000 a conceptual plan for an 11-mile Tinker Creek Greenway was completed, for the City of Roanoke, with assistance from Virginia Tech. This plan inventoried natural and cultural resources and land uses, explored alternative trail locations, and included a public input meeting with landowners and neighbors. The plan recognized that beyond Mountain View School right-of-way would become more problematic. Thus a connection from Tinker Creek to Carvins Creek near LaMarre Drive was proposed, allowing utilization of Hollins University properties to reach Carvins Cove. The first mile of Tinker Creek Greenway was built in the City of Roanoke along a utility corridor, opening in January 2003. There are connections to southeast via Kenwood Boulevard and to Fallon Park. Parking lots on Dale Avenue, Wise Avenue and Fallon Park provide ample access. The City has done extensive riparian planting within the corridor. Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded funding to begin design of a bridge to cross the river and tie Tinker Creek Greenway to Roanoke River Greenway. In Roanoke County, right-of-way for the greenway was dedicated at Villages of Tinker Creek, and Hollins has included the greenway in its master plan. Further engineering and right-of-way acquisition for other sections have not been initiated. Benefits When Tinker Creek Greenway is completed, it will provide a direct linkage from Roanoke River Greenway to Carvins Cove trail network. It will also attract significant tourism traffic because of its historic resources. 01allenges Significant challenges include right-of-way acquisition and location of the trail along 13th Street, where the road is adjacent to the creek. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 f\lext Steps Several willing landowners, such as Hollins University and Community School, have stepped forward in support of this greenway, and development of a partnership should be explored. Ideally, a more detailed master plan of the greenway would be created to specifically address acquisition, corridor design, and multi-year capital outlay. 5.3.9 Wolf Creek Greenway, Map #35 Descripticm This greenway corridor parallels Wolf Creek from the Blue Ridge Parkway to Roanoke River. The creek is the boundary between the Town of Vinton and Roanoke County. Development of this greenway as a joint project was initiated early in the greenway program because of the availability of land within parks, along sewer corridors, and next to Vinton's well fields. Status The section of the greenway in Vinton from Hardy Road to Washington Avenue was completed in 1999 using Virginia Recreational Trails Grant funds. The 80' bridge crossing the creek was built by volunteers, and the ribbon cutting for the trail was incorporated into the first Governor's Conference for Greenways and Trails. Vinton has continued to utilize volunteers for greenway maintenance and enhancement, with the addition of flower beds, kiosks, benches, additional parking, and a Police fitness course. In 2001 Hardy Road was widened from two lanes to five, and bicycle lanes and sidewalks were included with connection to the greenway.Extensions from Hardy road south to Vinton Business Center and down the creek to Roanoke River Greenway are options in the future. Roanoke County's section of the greenway was initiated by an Eagle Scout as a trail project in 1995. The County obtained a Virginia Recreational Trails Grant to upgrade the trail to greenway standards from Stonebridge Park to Goode Park. Improvements included an aggregate stone surface, culverts and bridges at stream crossings, benches, and a trail shelter. Volunteers have helped with construction of two bridges, two kiosks, bluebird boxes, tree identification signs and a seating area for William Byrd classes. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .:g ... o S .... IV Z >. ltl 3J: c: ll.l ll.l ... ~ ~ IJ'l 5-21 ~ ... o ~ ... ll.l :2 >. ltl S l:: ll.l CIJ l.. e:> ~ IJ'l 5-22 The third section of the greenway to be built is between Stone bridge Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The County installed the section from Stonebridge Park to Mountain View Road in 2005. A right-of-way from Mountain View Road to the Blue Ridge Parkway was donated when the sewer line was installed across the Gross Farm in 1996. In 2006 construction began on improvements to Mountain View Road. The greenway will be able to go under the new road and the road itself will include bike lanes. The extension of the trail from Mountain View Road to the Blue Ridge Parkway was completed in 2006, but will not open until the' road is completed. Bc:nefits \ Wolf Creek Greenway provides a well used connection in Vinton and Roanoke County neighborhoods. Many senior citizens, William Byrd students, and residents from local subdivisions as well as the neighboring county use the trail. With completion to the Parkway, Wolf Creek Greenway will offer many extended loops. hJcxt Steps Plans for extension of the greenway to Vinton Business Center and to Roanoke River should be developed before right-of-way acquisition can be initiated. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 5.4 Priority #3 Greenways 5.4.1 The BioMed loop, Map #4 This corridor recognizes potential loops utilizing Lick Run Greenway, the Railwalk, Mill Mountain Greenway, Roanoke River Greenway, and Tinker Creek Greenway. "BioMed" is the colloquial name given to the area along Reserve Avenue and Jefferson Street where the Riverside Centre for Research and Technology is being developed. 5.4.2 Garden City Greenway, Map #12 The Garden City Greenway corridor follows Garnand Branch from the Roanoke River near the AEP substation to Garden City Elementary School. Several properties have been purchased with ftood mitigation funds and are now being managed by the City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department. This greenway could provide connections from Roanoke River Greenway through the neighborhood to the trail networks of Mill Mountain Park and the Slue Ridge Parkway, as included in the Garden City Neighborhood Plan. 5.4.3 Glade Creek Greenway, Map #14 Glade Creek is a tributary of Tinker Creek, with headwaters in eastern Roanoke County near US 460. The Town of Vinton and Roanoke County have explored running the greenway from Tinker Creek Greenway to Gearhart Park, Vinyard Park and connecting to the Blue Ridge Parkway near Stewarts Knob. The portion in Vinyard Park is a priority for Roanoke County in its Parks master plan. 5.4.4 Gladetown Trail, Map #15 Gladetown Trail in Vinton would connect Craig Avenue Recreation Center to Niagara Road. It is included in Vinton's Comprehensive Plan, with connections to the proposed Tinker Creek canoe launch and to Wolf Creek Greenway. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 .:g b- o $ .... IV Z >. ltl 3lJ c: ll.l ll.l l.. " ~ IJ'l 5-23 .:g L. o ~ ... ll.l Z >. ltl ~ c: ll.l ll.l l.o. C:l <:> LI'i 5-24 5.4.5 Mudlick Creek Greenway, Map #26 Mudlick Creek flows through many neighborhoods in Roanoke County and the City of Roanoke, generally connecting Hidden Valley High School, Garst Mill Park, and the Deyerle Road area. The creek is subject to flash flooding after hard rains, and in 2002 Roanoke County installed a stormwater detention pond as part of the High School construction. The first section of this greenway opened in Garst Mill Park in 1999. A plan was developed with assistance from the Virginia Tech Community Design Assistance Center. The greenway was built in conjunction with a sewer line upgrade, with additional right-of-way donated by an adjacent landowner. The }2 mile paved trail is heavily used by neighbors and by others driving to the park. In addition to those exercising, frequent users include families with children learning to ride bikes, handicapped groups with wheelchairs, neighbors walking dogs, and elderly folks with some mobility impairments. Since the trail was built, many amenities have been installed, including trees, benches made from recycled materials, pooper scooper bag dispensers, and a memorial to Lee Eddy, a County Supervisor instrumental in establishing the greenway program. . Extension of the trail is challenging because of the proximity of residences to the creek itself, but several easements have been secured. In 1999 an easement for the greenway near Route 419 was secured as a proffer with the McVitty Forest development. An easement downstream from the park, parallel to Garst Mill Road, was secured in 1999. The greenway has been included in development plans for the high school, McVitty Forest, and McVitty Road. Connections to Cave Spring Junior High and Penn Forest Elementary have also been proposed in conjunction with Merriman Road improvements. 5.4.6 Murray Run Greenway, Map #21 Murray Run is a stream which starts near Green Valley School in Roanoke County, runs through a site known as the Old Jefferson Hills Golf Course, passes behind residential houses, and then enters Fishburn Park. From the park the stream goes under Brambleton Road, through a neighborhood, through Lakeside Park, behind more residences and then under Brandon Road to Roanoke River. In 1998 the Greater Raleigh Court Civic League adopted this project and developed a plan in 2000, which combined three routes suggested in the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan. The greenway has been built in stages, with much of the work by Pathfinders for Greenways and corporate volunteers. The trail has a natural surface in wooded areas and a cinder surface across school and park fields. The sections of the greenway which have been built connect six schools and three parks: Patrick Henry High, Roanoke Valley Governor's School, Raleigh Court Elementary, James Madison Middle School, Fishburn Park Elementary, Virginia Western Community College, Shrine Hill Park, Woodland Park, and Fishburn Park. Other facilities Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 along the route include the Virginia Western Arboretum and the Gator . Aquatic Center. There are two sections of the greenway which are not finished in the phase from Grandin Road to Colonial Avenue: the section behind Raleigh Court Elementary and the bridge near the rain garden at Fishburn Park. An extension of the greenway is planned from Colonial Avenue to Ogden Road, Tanglewood Mall, and Green Valley School. Another connection to Mudlick Creek Greenway is proposed along Grandin Road. The City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department expects to initiate a corridor feasibility analysis by 2008 to determine the best corridor alternatives to connect to Roanoke County near Tanglewood Mall. 5.4.7 Read Mountain Trails, Map #30 Read Mountain lies between US 460 and Old Mountain Road and is undeveloped on its upper slopes. In 2000 a grassroots group called Read Mountain Alliance was formed to protect the mountain from ridge line development. The Alliance has worked with property owners to secure easements and to explore and build trails on the mountain. In November 2006 a developer donated 125 acres to Roanoke County to be part of this new park. In addition to trails on the mountain there is opportunity for a connection to Tinker Creek Greenway, Roanoke Center for Industry and Technology, and the Jefferson National Forest. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2001 .:g b- o S .... IV Z >. ltl S c: CIJ ll.l l.. C:l ~ IJ'l 5-25 .:g l.. o ~ ... ll.l Z >. ltl S l:: ll.l CIJ l.. C:l ~ IJ'l 5-26 5.5 Priority #4- Routes 5.5.1 Appalachian Trail, Map #1 The Appalachian National Scenic Trail (AT) is a 2,174-mile footpath along Appalachian Mountains from Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in northern Georgia. The AT provides the ultimate greenway on the northern edge of the Roanoke Valley. This section of the Trail is managed for foot travel only by the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club. Well known lookouts along this section of AT include Audie Murphy Memorial, Dragon's Tooth, McAfee's Knob, Tinker Cliffs, and Fulhardt Knob. Key access points with parking are located at: . VA 311 at Dragon's Tooth Trailhead, north of Catawba . VA 311 at the top of Catawba Mountain (Catawba Valley Road) . VA 779 near the cement plant, Catawba Creek Road (Botetourt County) . US 220 in Oaleville at the park-n-ride (Botetourt County) . US 11 near Troutville (Botetourt County) The parking lots at Dragon's Tooth and VA 779 provide access to the AT via blue-line trails. There are also two trails withinCarvins Cove Natural Reserve which provide connection to the AT: Sawmill Branch Trail from the Bennett Springs end and another from the boat launch end. Additional information on the AT is available from the National Park Service at http://www.nps.Qov/, the Appalachian Trail Conference at www.appalachiantrailconference.orq, and from the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club at www.ratc.orQ. Note: Bicycles and horses are not allowed on the AT. 5.5.2 Back Creek Greenway, Map #2 The 1995 Plan included a greenway route (#45) along the entire length of Back Creek. Exploration of the corridor, setting of priorities, and recognition of the extensive acquisition that would be needed has led to shortening the corridor. The most feasible section is from the headwaters to Merriman Park. Here a connection to the Blue Ridge Parkway is planned. In the headwaters of Back Creek there are several public properties which might be linked by a greenway, including a well field site and Back Creek School. This part of Roanoke County is a mix of rural farms and newer subdivisions. Widening of VA 220 as far as Cotton Hill Road is / included in the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Six Year Plan. While the original engineering did not include bike lanes or a greenway, VDOT is re-examining the available right-of-way in an effort to provide some bicycle accommodations. VA 220 is a critical road for. bicyclists because it provides a section of so many loop rides. Roanoke County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism manages a large park complex on Back Creek near Penn Forest. This complex includes Darrell Shell Park, Starkey Park, and Merriman Park. The County has built some sidewalks and pedestrian connections between the park facilities which could be linked together as part of Back Creek Greenway. There is a well- Update to the RoanoKe Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 used bicycle access point from Merriman Park to the Blue Ridge Parkway, which is proposed by the Parkway as an official access and connection of Parkway and greenway trails. 5.5.3 Barnhart Creek Greenway, Map #3 Barnhardt Creek begins near state property on Long Ridge, parallels the end of Grandin Road Extension, winds through Hidden Valley Country Club and Junior High, and runs into Roanoke River at the Salem/City of Roanoke line. Within the City of Roanoke it is often called Craven Creek. While this route is difficult from a right-of-way standpoint and would require on- and off- road sections, it is retained from the 95 Plan (where it was Route 36) because it could provide linkages from suburban neighborhoods like Meadow Creek, Fairway Forest, Farmingdale, Medmont Lake, and Crestwood to Roanoke River and to Poor Mountain Preserve. 5.5.4 Birding and Wildlife Trail, Map #5 The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has developed a Birding and Wildlife Trail to celebrate the state's diverse habitat and bird watching opportunities. The Mountain Area guide includes two loops in the Roanoke Valley, the Star City Loop and the Roanoke Valley Loop. The guide highlights parks, trails, greenways, and other sites where nature enthusiasts will have good opportunities for observing birds and wildlife and directs users on driving between these sites. While many of the individual sites are otherwise listed in the Greenway Plan, the Birding and Wildlife Trail is included as a separate "greenway" to highlight its importance as a state network. Sites currently listed on the Roanoke loops are: Star City Loop . East Gate Park . . Masons Mill Park . Thrasher Park . Wolf Creek Greenway . Virginia's Explore Park . Chestnut Ridge Trail . Mill Mountain Park (including Star Trail) . Roanoke Water Pollution Control Plant . Tinker Creek Greenway . Wasena Park and the Roanoke River Greenway . Rivers Edge Sports Complex . Fishburn Park . Garst Mill Park Greenway Roanoke Valley Loop . Woodpecker Ridge Nature Center . Carvins Cove Recreation Area . Whispering Pines Park . Carvins Cove Recreation Area - Upperside . Havens Wildlife Management Area . Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail . Green Hill Park . Moyer Sports Complex! Roanoke River Greenway . Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve . Happy Hollow Garden . Bent Mountain Elementary School Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 .:g l.. o S .... IV 2: >. ltl ~ c: ll.l ll.l l.. C:l ~ IJ'l 5-27 Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail Guides are available from the Virginia Tourism Corporation at ~ 1-866-VABIRDS (1-866-822-4737). Additional information is available at ! http://www.doif. vi rQ i nia .gov/wi Id Iife/vbwtlindex.asp. ll.l Z >-. ltl S C ll.l CIJ l.. ~ ~ IJ'l 5.5.5 Carvin Creek Greenway, Map #7 The 1995 Plan included a greenway route (#9) from Carvins Cove Reservoir to Tinker Creek. Exploration of the corridor, setting of priorities, and recognition of the extensive acquisition that would be needed has led to shortening the corridor. There are two feasible sections. One is from Brookside Park to Tinker Creek. The second section is being incorporated into the Tinker Creek Greenway corridor from LaMarre Drive through Hollins University campus to Carvins Cove. 5.5.6 Catawba Greenway, Map #9 This greenway has been added to the Greenway Plan through this Update at the request of citizens. It would run from Masons Cove, cross the Appalachian Trail on Sandstone Ridge, descend through the Catawba Farm owned by Virginia Tech, and connect to Catawba Hospital and the National Forest. 5.5.7 Dry Creek Greenway, Map #10 This corridor (Route #12 in the 95 Plan) follows a small tributary of Roanoke River. The drainage begins in Havens Wildlife Management Area, goes through the municipal golfcourse, and connects several Salem neighborhoods and a park along Shanks Street. It goes underground and resurfaces near Timber Truss, with connections to Union Street near Moyer Complex. 5.5.8 Explore Park Trails, Map #11 Virginia's Explore Park is 1,100 acres of state owned land managed by the Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority (VRFA). The park includes an historic interpretive area and many recreation opportunities like canoeing, fishing, picnicking, hiking, and mountain biking. 5-28 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Within the park are a Blue Ridge Parkway visitor center, the restored Brugh Tavern, and a restored church which can be rented for special events. Access to the park is from Milepost 115 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. VRFA has signed an option to lease the park to Virginia Living Histories for development as a family recreation area. Details of that development have not been completed. Explore Park's trail system currently has several components. . There are 12 miles of mountain bike trails, which were professionally built by International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) and volunteers. . There are hiking trails from the third overlook of the entrance road, which generally descend to the river and historic area. . There is a Sociey of American Foresters' trail, 0.65 miles, designed to demonstrate forestry regeneration and natural resource management. . Back Creek Nature Trail is a half mile interpretive loop near the river. . Along the river, there is Riverwalk, a dual track, wooded trail. This is a potential location for the Roanoke River Greenway. . From the Shenandoah Picnic Pavilion to the end of the park at Rutrough Road there is trail. Initially it is dual track, and then beyond the wildlife plot it is a single track trail. In 2005 the Greenway Commission sponsored an Eagle Scout to build a bridge on this trail. Explore Park is an important component of the Roanoke River Greenway. The Roanoke River Greenway is projected to enter park lands near Niagara Dam, run under the Blue Ridge Parkway, and then re- enter the park to run through to Back Creek, where it would connect to Franklin County. The greenway will also connect Explore Park to downtown Roanoke and other portions of the Roanoke River. Additional information on Explore Park is at www.explorepark.orQ. . VirginiA's li"plOf((J'Mk . Ullclng AAU HJldng . .. 'J'fi\i1M~p. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .:g l.. o S .... IV Z >. ltl 3l: .c: IV ll.l l.. C:l ~ It) 5-29 .:g l.. o ~ ... ll.l Z :>. ltl S (, l:: ll.l ll.l h- e!) ~ IJ'l 5-30 5.5.9 Gish Branch Greenway, Map #13 Gish Branch is a tributary of Mason Creek, and the corridor includes several historic structures related to the Valley Railroad. This greenway could link Salem neighborhoods to the Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail. 5.5.10 Green Hill Park: Trails, Map #16 Green Hill is a 224-acre Roanoke County Park on the Roanoke River west of Salem. The park offers a range of festival events, sports, and recreation opportunities. It includes an equestrian facility with show rings, stables, and a hunt course, and multi-use trails for hiking and mountain biking. Construction of the Roanoke River Greenway through the park has been designed and funded; construction is expected to begin in 2007. 5.5.11 Havens Wildlife Management Area Trails, Map #18 Havens Wildlife Management Area (WMA), covering 7,190 acres, is located in northwest Roanoke County and managed by Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Havens encompasses most of Fort Lewis Mountain and is generally steep and inaccessible terrain except to the hardiest hunter or nature enthusiast. Elevations range from 1,500 to 3,200 feet. In addition to hunting, Havens offers visitors the opportunity to hike, view wildlife and wild flowers, and pursue other outdoor interests. The WMA is an important connection between Carvins Cove and the western part of Roanoke County. Havens has two primary public access points: . Carroll's Access Road from Wildwood Road on the south side of the property . Bradshaw Road, VA 622, where it joins the area's northwest boundary. Additional information is available at http://www.dqif.state.va.us/HUNTING/wmafhavens.html. 5.5.12 Jefferson National forest Trails, Map #19 The Jefferson National Forest includes 690,000 acres of woodlands between the James River and southwest Virginia. It is managed by the U. S. Forest Service for multiple uses, including recreation, timber, wildlife, water, and minerals. The Jefferson is now administered jointly with the George Washington National Forest, which covers the Forest SerVice lands in the western part of the state from the James River to the Potomac. The U. S. Forest Service is one of the experts nationally in construction and management of natural surface trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and other trail uses. The Jefferson NF provides important greenway connections for the Perimeter Trail, Appalachian Trail, and other trail loops. Other trails close to the Roanoke Valley include North Mountain Trail and the Glenwood Horse Trail. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 " 5.5.13 long Ridge Trail, Map #21 Long Ridge connects Poor Mountain Preserve, managed by the Virginia Division of Natural Heritage, to Happy Hollow Gardens, managed by Roanoke County as a park. The ridge is undeveloped at this. time and provides a unique opportunity for a woodland trail connecting western Roanoke County to southwest County. 5.5.14 Mason Cove Greenway, Map #22 The Masons Cove greenway would connect Mason Creek Greenway to Catawba Greenway utilizing an old railroad bed. 5.5.15 Perimeter Trail, Map #28 The Perimeter Trail will be a multi-use trail circling the Roanoke Valley and connecting existing public lands. Existing trail networks to be connected include Carvins Cove, Havens Wildlife Management Area, Green Hill Park, Spring Hollow, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Explore Park, and the Jefferson National Forest. This greenway would provide a long distance trail for hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers. A route for the perimeter trail through Botetourt County from the Jefferson National Forest to Carvins Cove has not been identified. 5.5.16 Poor Mountain Preserve, Map #29 Poor Mountain Preserve is a 925-acre site managed by the Virginia Division of Natural Heritage (Department of Conservation and Recreation) to protect the world's largest population of the globally rare piratebush. This shrub is saprophytic to Table Mountain pine and hemlock. The Division plans to install a new four mile trail system to provide better public access to its very steep terrain. The Preserve could provide a connection from Harborwood Road to Twelve O'Clock Knob. 5.5.11 Roanoke River Greenway Extensions to franklin and Montgomery Counties, Map #32- This route is the extension of Roanoke River Greenway from Explore Park to Smith Mountain Lake and from Spring Hollow to the New River Valley. The Valley's portion of this route may be only a bridge to Franklin County or a short connection to Montgomery County, but the route is included in both the Virginia Outdoors Plan and the Franklin County Trails Plan. The Montgomery County Bikeway/Walkway Plan includes a North Fork route, and the New River Planning District Commission is currently updating the regional greenway plan, which is expected to include a Roanoke River Greenway connection to New River. 5.5.18 Spring Hollow Trails, Map #33 Spring Hollow is a major reservoir for the Roanoke Valley, now managed by the Western Virginia Water Authority. Adjacent lands are owned by Roanoke County, as is the adjacent Camp Roanoke. A master plan for the site completed in 1996 proposed numerous horse trails and other facilities, but these have not yet been developed. Spring Hollow is an important connection for the Perimeter Trail and a destination along Roanoke River Greenway. r Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 .:g l.. o ti: .... IV Z >. ltl $1 c: IV ll.l l.. C:l ~ IJ'l 5-31 ~ l.. o ~ ... ll.l Z >> ltl S :::: ll.l IV l.. C:l o ui 5-32 5.6 On-road Connections While the focus in this Update is on greenways which provide linkages and which are both "green" and a "trail", there was in 1995 and still is today, recognition that on-road transportation connections are needed to traverse the valley and to get from one greenway to another. The 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan included thirty-one routes, some numbered and some not, which were labeled as being on-road. These are listed in the matrix in Section 2.4.5. For on-road routes, this Update endorses the 2005 Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization and the 2006 Rural Bikeway Plan. 5.6.1 Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke VaHey Metropolitan PJann.ing Organization The 2005 Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (Bikeway Plan) represents a coordinated effort by the Roanoke Valley Area MPO, local jurisdictions, and other stakeholders to facilitate development of a regional transportation network that accommodates and encourages bicycling as an alternative mode of travel and as a popular form of recreation in the MPO study area. The MPO study area covers the "urbanized" portions of the region and includes the City of Roanoke, City of Salem, Town of Vinton, and portions of Botetourt and Roanoke Counties. These localities, with the exception of Botetourt County, are members of the Greenway Commission. The Bikeway Plan describes a variety of on-road facilities that might be constructed or managed for bicycle use, including striped bicycle lanes, paved shoulders, widened outside lanes, and rural roads with low levels of vehicular use. These routes are ranked as either "priority" or "vision". The routes currently included in the 2005 Bikeway Plan and thus endorsed as on-road transportation routes for the Greenway Plan are shown in Appendix E. The Bikeway Plan includes an annual review and update process. The Regional Commission is currently reviewing the Bikeway Plan with an expected update by June 2007. An. initial comparison of corridors listed in the Bikeway Plan with on-road greenway routes from the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan identified corridors for inclusion in the 2007 update to the Bikeway Plan. The following routes are recommended as an amendment to the Bikeway Plan to provide for the needs recognized in the greenway network. The complete Bikeway Plan for the RVAMPO and information on the update process is available at www.rvarc.orq/bike. On-Road Greenway Routes and/or Connections for Consideration in the 2007 Update of the Bikeway Plan for the RV AMPO Cove Road Electric Road 41 9 Green Rid e Harborwood Road Main Street Mill Lane Mill Mountain Park S ur Road S rtan Lane Timberview Road US 220 South Washin on Avenue oute 24 Wood Haven G reenrid e Road Route 311 Wood Haven Road Poor Mountain Road Peters Creek Road Roanoke River Mill Mountain Park Mill Lane Terminus Blue Rid e Parkwa Bedford Coun CL Peters Creek Road Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 5.6.2 Rural Bikeway Plan The Rural Bikeway Plan, completed in 2006, covers the portions of Roanoke County outside of the Roanoke Valley Area MPO and the localities of Alleghany, Craig, and Franklin Counties, the City of Covington, the Town of Clifton Forge, and the rural portions of Botetourt County. On-road greenway routes included in the Rural Bikeway Plan are provided below. The Rural Bikeway Plan is available at www.rvarc.orq. On-Road Greenway Routes Included in the 2006 Rural Bikeway Plan Route 311 Route 311 Route 311 Botetourt Coun CL RoanokeCoun Roanoke Coun Roanoke Coun Botetourt Coun 5.6.3 Virginia Interstat.e Bicycle Rout.e 16 Several nationally recognized bicycle routes that run through Virginia. These include the BikeCentennial Route 76, the Trans-America Bike Trail, and the Interstate Bicycle Route 76. The Trans-America Bike Trail (a.k.a. BikeCentennial Route 76) runs for 4,250 miles from Williamsburg, Virginia to Astoria, Oregon. The 500-mile Virginia section of the Trans-America Bicycle Route runs from Yorktown to the Kentucky state line near Breaks Interstate Park and is known as the Virginia Interstate Bike Route 76. The Virginia Interstate Bicycle Route 76 runs through portions of Roanoke County. Although "Route 76" signs with a bicycle image demarcate the route (Figure 6.1), the roads along the route have not necessarily been improved for bicycle travel. Bike Route 76 through Roanoke County is outlined below. . Enter Roanoke County on Route 779 (Catawba Creek Road) from Botetourt County . Continue on Route 779 until the intersection with Route 311 (Catawba Valley Road) . Turn right (west) onto Route 311 for a short distance . Turn left onto Route 785 (Blacksburg Road) and continues on Route 785 into Montgomery . County Route 785 was noted as an on-road greenway route in the 1995 Plan and is included in the 2006 Rural Bikeway Plan. 5.6.4 Virginia Department of Transportation Policy for Integrating Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations The Commonwealth Transportation Board adopted the new Policy for Integrating Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations on March 18, 2004. This policy provides the framework through which VDOT will accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians in the planning, funding, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of Virginia's transportation network. In this policy an Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .:g "" o ts: .... IV Z >. ltl S c: ll.l ll.l "" C:l ~ IJ'l 5-33 .:g l.. o ~ ... ll.l Z >> ltl ~ ~ IV IV h- e> ~ IJ'l accommodation is defined as any facility, design feature, operational change, or maintenance activity that improves the environment in which bicyclists and pedestrians travel. This policy states that VDOT will initiate all construction projects with the presumption that the project will accommodate bicycling and walking. While exceptions are allowed, this policy significantly improves the availability of funding for bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The policy also eliminates the past VDOT requirement that a roadway be included in an approved bikeway plan in order for bicycle accommodations to be considered. Additional information on the VDOT Policy for Integrating Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations and other bike/ped information is available on VDOT's Bicycling and Walking in Virginia web site ( http://virQin iadot.orQlinfoservice/bk -default.asp ). 5-34 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 6.0 Implementation Strategies Greenway Construction funding land Acquisition Community Outreach and Education Organizational Structure Greenway Management Goals and Objectives from 1995 Plan 6-1 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-6 6-7 6.0 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES The Update to the Conceptual Greenway Plan envisions an ambitious network of trails and accommodations that connects the region. As shown in Section 4, the issues raised by the public led to development of six new goals, in addition to those in the 1995 Plan. (See Section 4.6.) These six goals are regional goals for all the partners involved in the greenway program to consider during future greenway planning. The objectives and strategies address these six goals and suggest methods for implementing the Update. The four localities and Greenway Commission will need to work together to determine needs within each jurisdiction and the best allocation for sharing responsibilities. The Greenway Commission will address the goals, objectives and strategies outlined in this section in a cooperative partnership with the four local governments, recognizing that each locality operates in an individual manner and is responsive to a broad spectrum of needs and desires from its citizenry, one of which is the implementation of the regional greenway program. Goals Objectives Stratecies 1. Greenway Construction . Prioritize greenway . Focus on finishing the Complete a connected construction and focus Roanoke River Greenway greenway network of trails to resources on completion (Priority #1) in the next five provide the multiple benefits of the greenway years. of a greenway system, with network's arterial routes. focus on finishing Roanoke . Focus on finishing Priority #2 River Greenway. . Provide a connected routes in five to ten years. greenway system by focusing on long . Incorporate on-road stretches of off-road trails greenways and connections and tying them together into the regional Bikeway with on-road bicycle and Plans. pedestrian facilities. . Develop master plans for . Improve the process for Priority 1 and 2 greenways getting greenways built. with time lines for land acquisition and construction. . Provide identification, regulatory, and . Identify a project team for informational signs on each project, with assigned each greenway to roles and responsibilities. facilitate use and management. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 CIl ll.l 'a, ll.l .... ltl l.. tn c: o '':::: ltl ... t: ll.l E ll.l C. E ~ CD 6-1 III <ll '0, ll.l .... ltl l.. ... II) c: o '';:: ltl .... c: CIJ " E CIJ Q. E c u) ./ Goals Objectives Strateoies 1. Greenway Construction . Within each locality (continued) coordinate project management, land acquisition, and greenway . construction with all departments that might help or be impacted. . Develop greenway sign guidelines to encourage signage consistency while retaining flexibility to meet locality requirements. . Continue to use Pathfinders for Greenways to build Class C trails. 2. Funding . Develop an aggressive, . Continue to seek federal and Increase greenway funding regional, multi-year state grants but reduce to meet the goals for trail funding plan that reliance on these sources. construction and completion identifies fiscal goals and of the greenway network. sources of continuous . Develop an implementation funding for greenway plan for completion of the construction. Roanoke River Greenway and utilize it in soliciting . Develop new sources of corporate donations and revenue for greenway investments. construction. . Target multiple funding sources and explore innovative funding possibilities such as bonds, stormwater fees, private grants, and partnerships. . Expand fund raising activities such as charitable donations, festivals, races, and other fundraising .events. ~ 6-2 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Goals Objectives Strateoies 2. Funding . Include capital money for (continued) greenways in each locality's Capital Improvement Program. . Develop a donation program to allow private donation of greenway amenities such as water fountains, bike racks and benches. . Develop a method for receiving and efficiently utilizing corporate donations. . Develop a list of specific trail sections or components that could be funded by corporate or other private monies. 3. land Acquisition . Develop an aggressive, . Form land acquisition teams, Develop a land acquisition land acquisition program define roles and program that provides that identifies properties responsibilities of team rights-of-way needed for needed for each project members, and train team greenway construction. and time lines for members to assist with acquisition that dovetail acquisition of greenway with construction easements. schedules. . Identify existing public . Work cooperatively properties and easements among local jurisdictions being acquired for other to coordinate land purposes to determine if acquisition across greenway easements can be jurisdictional boundaries. incorporated. . Develop a mechanism to be involved in the utility easement process so that greenway easements can be considered where appropriate. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 III ll.l 'a, ll.l ... ltl l.. .... en c: o '';::: ltl ... l:: ll.l E ll.l Q. E - c cD 6-3 Ih CIJ '0, IV .... ltl l.. ... <fl c: o ';:; ltl .... c: ll.l E CIJ 'E. E c uS Goals Obiectives ~.,.. Stratecies 3. Land Acquisition . Work with planning staff to (continued) refine local zoning ordinances to encourage and protect greenway corridors. . Work with developers to include greenway easements, and greenway construction, within new developments that are located along identified greenway corridors: Utilize corporations and chambers of commerce to support development of trails . within industrial/business complexes. 4. Community Outreach . Develop a dynamic . Expand the Greenway and Education outreach program that Commission and localities' Develop a community communicates the web sites to provide current outreach and education economic, health, information on projects and program that provides environmental, and events, trail locations and information on greenway quality of life benefits of maps, and information for opportunities and benefits. the greenway system. tourists. . Increase awareness of \ . Provide greenway marketing greenway implementation information to the economic efforts th roug h a development departments of comprehensive marketing the local jurisdictions. strategy. . Develop an outreach program . Expand environmental that goes beyond the educational programs Roanoke Valley to be used to and service opportunities attract new businesses and through cooperation with enhance the valley's value as local schools and an a tourism destination. expanded volunteer program. . Develop a speaker's bureau to market greenways to Valley residents through club and organization meetings, civic associations, and business aroups. 6-4 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Goals Obiectives Strateoies 4. Community Outreach . Standardize use of the and Education greenway logo on trail signs, (continued) maps, and marketing materials. . Publicize greenway projects, trail locations; and benefits via the press, newsletters, signage, and web site. . Expand the volunteer and volunteer recognition program. . Develop a "Youth of the Greenways" advocacy component to engage young audiences to volunteer and contribute to future greenway development. 5. Organizational . Clarify the roles and . Clarify the roles and Structure responsibilities for responsibilities of each Refine the organizational implementing the locality, the Greenway structure to effectively and Greenway Plan. Commission and volunteers efficiently implement the in implementation of the Update to the Conceptual . Improve the Greenway Greenway Plan and specific Greenway Plan and manage Commission's function to projects. the growing greenway assist the localities system. effectively. . Update and renew the Intergovernmental Agreement. . Identify staffing needs of the localities and Greenway Commission to meet the responsibilities of each in implementing the Greenway Plan and managing the greenway network. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 III ll.l 's, ll.l ... ltl l.. .... U) c: o ,;;: ltl ... l:: CIJ E ll.l C. E c cD '", 6-5 ./ If) CIJ 's, ll.l .... ltl lo.o .... II) c: o ':::; ltl .... c: ll.l E ~ Ci. E c <l5 Goals Obiectives Strateoies 5. Organizational . Develop a Memorandum of Structure Understanding with Western (continued) Virginia Water Authority and other utility companies to facilitate right-of-way planning and management of greenways within utility corridors. 6. Greenway Management . Utilize best management . Work with legal department to Manage the greenway practices in design and develop any ordinances network to meet user needs, maintenance of needed to effectively manage provide a range of greenways. greenways. experiences in a secure environment, and protect the . Improve regional . Develop methods for users to natural resources. coordination among report problems or conditions greenway managers to on greenways. address management issues and develop . Involve law enforcement and consistent responses. emergency management personnel prior to the . Provide departments opening of new greenways. maintaining greenways with sufficient budget . Schedule regional meetings and resources to among staff managing manage the growing greenways to share methods greenway network. and experiences. . Identify greenways in locality mapping and geographic information systems. . Use national and state guidelines like CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) and AASHTO (Amer. Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) to design secure and safe trails. . Expand adopt-a-greenway programs and other methods for volunteer assistance to reduce maintenance costs. 6-6 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Pian. 2007 In addition to goals, objectives and strategies in the table above, this Update reaffirms the goals and objectives of the 1995 Plan. Goals from 1995 Plan 1. Transportation Provide corridors that bicyclists, pedestrians, and others can use to get from one place to another as an alternative to motor vehicle use. 2. Safety . Design a greenway system that maximizes safety of . greenway system users and nearby property owners and . neighborhoods. 3. Recreation/ Fitness/Health . Design the greenway system . as both a recreational resource and as public access . to other recreational resources, offering a full . spectrum of recreation and exercise opportunities. Ob'ectives/Strate ies Quoted from 1995 Plan . Provide greenways that connect schools, libraries, shopping centers, work sites, parks and other places in the community. . Provide connections between mass transit sites and make arrangements for safe storage of greenway system users' bicycles {or other belongings) while they are using the . transit system. . Identify and make plans for existing roads that should be widened or otherwise modified to accommodate bicycles and pedestrians. . Initiate Valley-wide design and installation standards to incorporate bicycle and pedestrian facilities on new roads and road improvement plans. . Initiate design standards that are sensitive to the disabled in order to ensure 0 ortunities for a variet of users. . Establish integrated law enforcement and emergency response programs that service the needs of greenway system users and landowners. Incorporate into the greenway management system appropriate safety and security strategies. Design the greenway system to accommodate different activities (such as horseback riding and bicycling) with a minimum of user-conflict. Improve bicycle safety by implementing safety education ro rams in local schools and the communit . .. Provide a greenway system that accommodates a variety of recreational activities. Encourage businesses to establish and integrate use of greenways into corporate health and wellness programs. Promote programs and facilities that provide opportunities for individual health related activities. Make each greenway a stand-alone destination (as well as a link to other resources) by providing amenities such as benches, picnic areas, and workout stations. Provide access to the Valley's existing and proposed recreation areas, such as local parks, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Appalachian Trail. Inform the public on how using the greenways can help citizens increase personnel fitness and maintain healthy lifest les. . Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 III ll.l '6> ll.l ... ltl l.. ... en c: o '0::; ltl ... l:: CIJ E CIJ Q. E ~ CD 6-7 Goals from 1995 Plan III CIJ '0, ll.l .... ltl l.. (i; c: o '';:; ltl .... c: ll.l E IV Q. E o uS 4. Education Educate the public about the need for. and benefits of greenways, and educate the greenway system user about . the area's natural ad cultural history. 5. Economic Development Address both the appropriate costs of implementing the greenway system (including land acquisition and capital improvements) and the benefits that will result from its creation. 6-8 ObiectivesiStrateaiesQuoted from 1995 Plan . Educate the community on the importance of environmental conservation and restoration ecology. . Develop a program of continuing education for elected officials, agency staff, developers and engineers to define the latest technologies, design methodologies and land use practices for managing the environment. Increase public awareness of the importance of the Roanoke River and its watershed lands to the future of the Roanoke Valley . Educate the public on the benefits and uses of greenways. Develop an out-reach education program to attract new users. . Educate property owners of the economic advantages of having a greenway on or near their property. . Educate greenway system users on proper greenway system etiquette that respects the rights of adjacent property owners and other greenway system users. . Use the greenway system as an outdoor Environmental Learning Lab for school and community use. . Provide historic information using trail markers along historically significant trail corridors. . Provide maps and literature on trail length, difficulty, restrictions and amenities. . Utilize the greenway system as an. economic development marketing tool for the Roanoke Valley. . Use greenway linkages to compliment and enhance tourist attractions. . Document economic benefits of greenways, such as increasing the value of land that lies contiguous to a greenway and the benefits to a new business locating in the Roanoke Valley. . Establish a mechanism to ensure continuing maintenance of the greenways, such as using volunteers to keep maintenance costs low and starting Adopt-A-Greenway program. . Utilize tax incentives, easements and other approaches to encourage individuals and businesses to donate land, funding or materials. . Establish procedures for subdivision developers to provide donations of land or rights-of-way for greenway systems. . Utilize existing rights-of-way, utility corridors, and other features to lower installation costs. . Explore and obtain multiple sources of funding for Qreenways. ' Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 Goals from 1995 Plan 6. Environmental Design a plan that preserves, promotes and enhances the Valley's environmental assets. 7. Organizational and . Operational Implement the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan on a regional level and proceed . with future greenway system planning and implementation. . "",. Oo'ectives/Strate ies Quoted from 1995 Plan . Encourage localities to include greenways as a flood reduction strategy in the Roanoke Reaional Stormwater Manaqement Plan. . Develop a valley-wide strategy for protecting natural stream corridors and other open space, plus a mitigation program for addressing resources that have been adversely altered by land development. . Promote greenways as an alternative transportation mode that can help reduce air pollution. . Utilize areas adjacent to greenways as natural areas that protect, maintain, or restore natural vegetation and aquatic and wildlife habitats. . Design greenways to reduce non-point source pollution in stormwater runoff. . Utilize greenways as buffer zones between developed area and 0 en s aces. . Obtain local government and citizen support for the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. Respond to citizen concerns such as safety issues and user conflicts in the establishment and operation of the greenway system. Establish standards for the design, operation, and maintenance of the greenway system. Ensure that an organizational structure exists for regional planning, implementation, and operation of greenways in the Roanoke Valley Establish a non-profit organization to launch a public awareness campaign, volunteer programs and fundraising efforts Select a pilot greenway project and implement it. Pursue implementation of other elements of the Roanoke Valle Conce tual Greenwa Plan. . . . Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 CIl IV 'a, ll.l ... ltl l.. .... en c: o '';:; ltl ... l:: ll.l E .!!! Q. E c cD 6-9 APPENDIX A: BIBLIOGRAPHY American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) (1999), Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, Washington D.C. Beneficial Designs Inc. (1998), The Universal Trail Assessment Process Training Guide, PAX Press, Santa Cruz, CA. Birkby, Robert (1996), Lightly on the Land: The SCA Trail-Building and Maintenance Manual, Student Conservation Corps Inc., published by The Mountaineers, Seattle, WA. 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Flink, Charles, Loring Schwarz, and Robert Stearns (1993), Greenways: A Guide to Planning, Design, and Development, Island Press, Washington DC. Hesselarth, Woody and Brian Vachowski (2004), Trail Construction and Maintenance Notebook, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Technology and Development Program, 0423-2825-MTDC-P. Hooper, Lennon (1988), NPS Trail Management Handbook, National Park Service, Washington, DC. International Mountain Bicycling Association (2004), Trail Solutions: IMBA's Guide to Building Sweet Singletrack, International Mountain Bicycling Association, Boulder, CO. Labaree, Jonathan (1992), How Greenways Work: A Handbook on Ecology, National Park Service and Atlantic Center for the Environment. Little, Charles E. (1995), Greenways for America, Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, MD. McCoy, M. and M. Stoner (1992), Mountain Bike Trails: Techniques for Design, Construction, and Maintenance, Bikecentennial, Missoula, MT. 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Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (2005, August), Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, Roanoke, VA. Ryan, Karen-Lee, editor (1993, 2000), Trails for the Twenty-First Century: Planning, Design, and Management Manual for Multi-Use Trails, Rails-To-Trails Conservancy, Island Press, Washington DC. United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (1999), Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access. FHWA-HEP-99-006, HEHE/8-99/(5M)E, and FHWA-EP-01-027, HEPH/8-01(10M)E. United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Federal Transit Administration (2002, August), Rails-with-Trails: Lessons Learned. FT A-MA-26-0052-04-1. United States Forest Service, Angeles National Forest (1991, February), Trail Selection Criteria for Mountain Bike Use on Existing Forest Trails. United States Forest Service, Engineering Staff (1984, June), Standard Specifications for the Construction of Trails, Washington DC, EM-7720-102. Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (2000), The Virginia Greenways and Trails Toolbox. Virginia Dept. of Conservation & Recreation , Div.of Planning & Recreation Resources (2002), Virginia Outdoors Plan. Virginia Dept. of Game & Inland Fisheries, Discover Our Wild Side: Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail, Mountain Area. . Virginia Department of Transportation (2002, January), The Virginia Bicycle Facility Resource Guide. A-2 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 APPENDIX INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT INTERGOVeRNMENTAL AGREf.MEHT E:STABUSH1NG THE ROANOKE VALLEY GREENWAY COMMISS10N 1. PURPOSE lnth€! 1. SCOPE to 1.0: arId for assets retain sr.d rE!mf'lants , EFFECTIVE (lATE; ESTA8LISHMENT OF COMMISSION Update to the Roanoke VaHey Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 8-1 B-2 APPENDIX B - CONTINUED 4. ReS~DNS1B1UTl!SAND; iDU1'1eS / The Commission shall havef1he folawiing mspc:nslbilif1iaa and OWeBi: (a) (c) (d) l~) (~~ {g I.. II1MlE.R5HIP ~;a) 'Thl: R~g V~II~G~~~ ;~amrmijon ehal be c.o.mpolf.tdlar: flltilfUbef1;.t ~IN"da.lf(jIl:~: ,(1 J' TIvee ~3) mef1l1bats iI'1"l:Jm ~., Co!f IhEl: pi".I~j~.i!l'!U pQlI~~bdi'~jsi~ IO! be ,"t ... Update to the RoanoKe Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 APPENDIX B - CONTINUED @'ppol~ed by' g~em!rtg~~l ~ f'Of i!;l lerm \ eI three ')!e~, ~ fi:;Jrthe iniia'l ~ 'Mtic#;t are..f,Q iba .gg~fiDf atft re~ as a, ClllflEit8 two n a.llreB>-~ tarm as detel'111'ltttild bytM' governing bC<lf. I:BCh; member ;Eball be a ~ m ~ juristJi.'if.iOfli ~ ihe lOt SM~~t (2) 10M (n member appOinted t];'.;tf'M umtiOpO'bn PlantrWilg OrgammiOn d ~he Fifln Planning ~ C.~ooiDa is.1'm af"~ t~)~sr'S. ~.~ k'91!i1dt:l~ to h ~~rs,lle !ft'la./aMrtg indivi~ll. or ~da~ ~~1l&S, ShBII'~. u-off!ciO,. ifOl.. ~ng ~~fS (If Ith~ Gt~~ COf'l'lflilskln: (1) (.2) (3) (4). (C) (d). (e, Thtl ~~ mila COl'lmtJi~:5hal SSre'S' WiIDOYt ply. I. M~l.NGS 00 The Comml~Of! $hall ~di r~.l'11!eetlnQ~ @'t :le~t .~ :peF q~ieadl ealendar ye8f,M I'11!eet4nga and hasrl1gs0f the Commbsh:,jfl sha,1H be (lipeh to 1M publ1e . ~e btl held pu~nt ..... VIF~nlfil; . oti~ .of 1be 'lime aM~'~' ml ~_~1 mflJetinQ~ ,ha\U be. ~j~n .0 ..bt :publr;. . shill ~ ~1If1d1by.hli di!llrnvtfl or ~n i~sI: of ..a mlj' o'f 1M ~l~, (0) "I'hiSC.a.jli;uissim1 .maI.adtIpt ib,'Isw.s. i!'IBOOItSSry tooondlmtthl ial*..of .~()o;:m~iol!Ji, 3 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 B-3 B-4 APPENDIX B - CONTINUED 7. OPERAnNO REvENUE (a) (b) T'tl!fJ COO1m,i$son :SfiB11 mot iopetme ;BS 8i iu:ategMt F~ mr s:lelif$.ll.ilpportto ilht1 ~~iQffi 'fJl"I)f!ba madeavaijabla itlJlie~;priB1ed itlJnd i9dmini.steted~hrqh an agree.::kJpoo fiscal iiII:gent AnnullflJnding;; ~t m.m1, '1:t1PIl Cm1~ioo ~~I itJt, maa'by lFelbfUflfY1 (If e.adit ~'~o lha ~Ing; OOdles (If ~~, me~r ,.jadictl()!f!$;. fe) I. ADMINISIRAllON (itlJ) An ,amuBl report shall be prepared S1'Jd" S!JJbmiUed .1:) 'the, gDJfeming .bO:JIy of ~rnernberturisdi~!1 ~ealende!r yealL Tlhfl COO1mission may establish Brty committees I"ISCSsS9l}' lDfuffill tne, re~nllolbii~ and! <:IU~IOf ~heCommlHioo. Any Sf"~ ooo~lOr' or $1;~ pt:ldimS ofl:t1Pll Commli$ioo appr ~ng bOOiEis :snail be iftlr'~! ooa !pelt ~ ~~ re~ ~Imioo ~.135 Of:tl"tO Weldon ~f ~ffa'POO!lit Set.<icB ofh Uir'1M!rsly Of'\ililrglrma. (b) (c) 9. DURATION ,AND TeRMINATION {ill) This Agf99l'f1eot Shell ,remB,in in :fofoa fa' a period oftwBl\I'e (12) years unleas ~c~!Y axte'ftdedOf o1h~l$emOOtf~d .b;' attloo (If.he ~ing bOOle~ of aU member .iadldl~, (b) ^ pariicipajlog IXImic;el1 ~i'lidon ;~ withdraw from ti, by ~p~iQn Q~ ~.tlpn_e Qr~noo, ' 1'0. AMENDMeNTS Tihia 1'l'TSY, be,~ ~ by. EIPP!Q'Ial by 'the ~lng ~, of each member J,.I'llidlctitOrl. ' , 11, UABlUn IQ.tIe ex1€1n4 pM~ed by raw. Ihe pal1icipaling po:libl SUbdlWsfMsqel to I~. _end ~ ~ ~~.sanhe Clflml1'ii5Sionand ils staftfttle .andhiMml~s 4 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 APPENDIX B - CONTINUED Any be ona of the Weldon WiTNESS CITY OJ: ROANOKE ATn::ST: COUNry:~FROANO' E / CtTY SALEM TOWN OF VINTON ;{ H:~Ra:t{W,1 .( # Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 B-5 APPENDIX C: INPUT TO THE UPDATE OF THE ROANOKE VALLEY CONCEPTUAL GREENWAY PLAN Summary of Public Response on Update to the Greenway Plan 'February 16, 2006 1. What is your vision of the greenway network? Are there corridors that should be added or deleted from the Conceptual Greenway Plan? Input Question No. # Written Comment Date G1 1 Work on core areenways and not on roadways 2/16/2006 G1 1 Major east west = Roanoke River; perhaps north-south=Lick Run 2/16/2006 G1 1 Roanoke River top prioritv; to Explore Park-destination 2/16/2006 G1 1 Connectivity to schools - needed 2/16/2006 G1 1 Connect to trails outside area 2/16/2006 G1 1 Connect Nature Conservancv and Happv Hollow 2/16/2006 G1 1 Concern with use at Havens Wildlife Manaoement Area 2/16/2006 G2 1 Pedestrian traffic area 2/16/2006 G2 1 Connectinq parks and recreation areas 2/16/2006 G2 1 Connectinq people with places of employment 2/16/2006 G2 1 Venue for events - races 2/16/2006 G2 1 Connects natural resources 2/16/2006 G2 1 Connect neiahborhoods/communities 2/16/2006 G3 1 Extend connections to Franklin, MontQomerv and Botetourt County 2/16/2006 G3 1 Green Hill Park to Explore Park 2/16/2006 <G3 1 Include Read Mountain 2/16/2006 G3 1 Tinker Creek to Carvins Cove to Botetourt 2/16/2006 G3 1 Lick Run out to William Flemina (west) 2/16/2006 G3 1 More bicycle/walker friendly Qreenways alona roadways! 2/16/2006 G3 1 Add Glade Road trail - south of Vinton 2/16/2006 G3 1 Add Interior Dept. trails from 111 to Explore 2/16/2006 G3 1 Must include Explore Park 2/16/2006 G4 1 Mixed surfaces 2/16/2006 G4 1 On/off road 2/16/2006 G4 1 * Mix of location (urban, suburban, rural) 2/16/2006 G4 1 * Better/more uniform sionaoe 2/16/2006 G4 1 Lenath of river entire wav; tributaries as well 2/16/2006 G4 1 *Potential connection to other counties (Botetourt, Bedford) 2/16/2006 G4 1 * Better volunteer promotion 2/16/2006 G4 1 Tie into existinq events (i.e. Clean Valley Day, etc) 2/16/2006 *Enhance connections: Carvins Cove, Read Mtn, National Forest G4 1 land . 2/16/2006 G4 1 Low maintenance, oedestrian traffic 2/16/2006 G5 1 Emphasize the protection and enhancements of Nature 2/16/2006 G5 1 Safe clean area 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway' January 2007 C-1 C-2 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED. G5 1 Create trails that serve multiple users 2/16/2006 G5 1 Greenwavs should parallel rivers/streams/creeks, not roadways 2/16/2006 G5 1 Focus on off-road trails; do not drop trails on top of roadways 2/16/2006 1-1 1 Nature Conservancv tract on Bent Mtn, connect to Happy Hollow 2/16/2006 .".~ Perimeter trail - horse trail around valley; start with trail along Blue 1-1 1 RidQe Parkway 2/16/2006 1-10 1 1 - Recreation first 2/16/2006 1-10 1 2 - Casual development such as restaurants or condos 2/16/2006 1-10 l' 3 - Connectors to access Qreenways 2/16/2006 1-11 1 Connected trails 2/16/2006 1-12 1 Add Hollins ColleQe to Carvins Cove 2/16/2006 1-12 1 Add Read Mtn. 2/16/2006 Vision: Connectivity to outlying counties and their trails, open 1-12 1 spaces/ nat. lands 2/16/2006 Vision: 'Preservation within city of undeveloped properties, open 1-12 1 spaces, still natural patches of land. 2/16/2006 1-12 1 Vision: ConnectinQ neiQhborhoods and communities 2/16/2006 That neighborhoods are connected to business districts to encourage more walking and biking to ru'n your errands instead of driving - connecting neighborhoods to downtown and places like 1-13 1 Grand villaQe is essential 2/16/2006 Connections to all points & planned routes that can be accessed 1-14 1 by bicycle & walkinQ 2/16/2006 Connect existing trails of Roanoke River trail, Chestnut loop & 1-14 1 Carvins Cove 2/16/2006 1-15 1 Facilitate bikinq transportation around the citv and into downtown 2/16/2006 Add back greenway in Explore Park along Roanoke River. Also 1-16 1 trails alonq river from STP down to Exolore 2/16/2006 , 1-16 1 Havens Wildlife Refuqe needs a trail 2/16/2006 Selfishly, my vision would be to use connected network of trails for commuting on bicycle from Garden City area to downtown, to northwest area of city. I think connecting downtown to Mill 1-17 1 Mountain and Blue Ridae Parkway would also be wonderful! 2/16/2006 I think the greenway system should be both 1) beautiful and 2) functional. Some areas would be more of 1 and some would be 1-18 1 more of 2, of course, deoendina on location and tvoe of trail. 2/16/2006 I hope we're not holding up work in certain areas because of the overwhelming nature of the "big plan". My present perception is that we have a gorilla that we don't quite know how to approach. How many miles per year have we finished? Keep the big plan in 1-19 1 mind, but finish somethinQ. 2/16/2006 1-2 1 EvervthinQ look Qood 2/16/2006 Delete the highways (e.g. #20, #1, #2). These are not greenways. 1-20 1 Focus on real trails. 2/16/2006 I think the greenways need to be interactive connections throughout the whole region. We need connections to natural areas like Explore Park, the Appalachian Trail, the GW National 1-21 1 Forest and the Roanoke River. 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway' January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED To be able to travel by foot or bike from downtown Roanoke to the Roanoke River and then either east to the Salem city limits or west to the Blue Ridge Parkway following the river's floodplain. There should also be at least 2 north-south greenways: Lick Run corridor and Peters Creek or Masons Creek corridors. Lastly, a connection to Carvins Cove and Havens WMA would be nice but only after 1-22 1 the above items are finished. 2/16/2006 The greenways will be more populated & used when there is a continuous path of 5 miles. Therefore, all efforts should be 1-23 1 directed toward this. 2/16/2006 All stream corridors should be greenways, as well as abandoned 1-24 1 railroad riqhts of wav and manv allevs. 2/16/2006 1-25 1 A network that crosses the vallev with connected trails 2/16/2006 Riverside greenway from Green Hill Park to Explore with feeder 1-26 1 trails leadinq to the river from strateaic areas of the vallev 2/16/2006 Walks all the greenways all the time. Greenways make Roanoke a better place to be, healthier environment. Old folks need the 1-27 1 qreenwavs; thev can't do the AT. 2/16/2006 1-28 1 Completion of the current olan throuqhout the Vallev 2/17/2006 To have a network of pathways (paved/unpaved) throughout the valley to provide routes for non-motorized transportation, exercise, 1-3 1 and recreation . 2/16/2006 I have a copy of the original 1906 Roanoke River Greenway Plan. Back then they knew the value of having a greenway along the 1-30 1 river. It is TIME we finish the thina!!! 2/14/2006 It would enhance our valley's offerings not only to citizens but to the traveling public, visitors, and tourists, if we could do a circumferential from Carvins Cove to Havens Wildlife Area to Spring Hollow, up Bent Mountain, down the Parkway to the National Forest, to Greenfield, and to the Cove. Many 1-30 1 communities in America now have these wonderfullooos 2/14/2006 Long range goal -- connect Montgomery County to Smith 1-30 1 Mountain Lake. 2/14/2006 We need to get the river corridor completed as soon as possible. There are unlimited possibilities for greenways, but the corridor along the Roanoke River will serve as the backbone. The many 1-4 1 smaller trails need to be connected bv this river backbone. 2/16/2006 To be able to walk out my door and go anywhere from anywhere, on foot. To Damascus on the AT & back a different way, for example. To travel in large circles from my house. To walk & bike 1-5 1 on more errands, commutes, etc. 2/16/2006 1-6 1 Extend Roanoke River Greenwav to Blacksburq, Franklin Countv. 2/16/2006 1-6 1 Extend Lick Run to Peters Creek Rd. and to Mason's Cove. 2/16/2006 1-6 1 Use oaoer allevs in citv for areenwav corridor's. 2/16/2006 1-6 1 Use utilitv riqht of wavs - sewer uoarade for riaht of wav. 2/16/2006 1-6 1 Push for rail with trail from Wasena Park to Ghent Park. 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 C-3 C-4 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED I'm of the impression that the scope of Roanoke's Conceptual Greenway Plan is too ambitious at this stage. Too much red, not 1-7 1 enouah blue. Promote a more scaled back staqe. 2/16/2006 1-8 1 Connected, usable for transportation as well as recreation 2/16/2006 I would like to see ci place my family can ride bicycles and walk/run without fear of traffic. I would also enjoy being able to 1-30 1 walk/bicycle to work and school safely. 2/16/2006 2. Which Greenways should be completed first? List 1-5 Input No. Question # Written Comment Date 1-14 2 #32 [Roanoke Riverl to Blue Ridqe Parkway. 2/16/2006 1-18 2 #4, #5 Any other lonq wooded trails 2/1B/2006 #8, #9, #23 - bike access from downtown Roanoke to Carvins 1-15 2 Cove 2/16/2006 1-18 2 1 Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1) Roanoke River - as far as feasible - hopefully to Explore Park 1-23 2 and/or Salem 2/16/2006 1-10 2 1) Roanoke River corridor 2/16/2006 1. #32 [Roanoke River] Get the trunk done, then focus on the 1-20 2 branches 2/16/2006 1-21 2 1. Bridge at Hanqinq Rock 2/16/2006 1. Lick Run. This corridor should ultimately serve the Carvins ~ Cove natural area north of the City limits. Ample open space exists north of Valley View Crossing to extend this multi-use trail 1-29 2 to residents near Countryside Golf Course and beyond. 2/16/2006 1-12 2 1. Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-13 2 1. Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-22 2 1. Roanoke River - No. 32 2/16/2006 1-17 2 1. Roanoke River #32 . 2/16/2006 1-18 2 2 Lick Run 2/16/2006 1-23 2 2) Barnhardt Creek #36 2/16/2006 1-10 2 2) Connectors to downtown, shoppinq 2/16/2006 2. #15 [Hanging Rock] Get the bridge in behind Orange Market 1-20 2 so trail connects to trailhead and Darkinq and future #4 & 5. 2/16/2006 1-12 2 2. Hollins to Carvins Cove 2/16/2006 1-22 2 2. Lick Run- No. 22 2/16/2006 1-13 2 2. Mill Mountain 2/16/2006 1-17 2 2. Mill Mountain #44 2/16/2006 1-21 2 2. Roanoke River Greenway - west Salem to Roanoke Co. 2/16/2006 2. Roanoke River. Currently, the City should focus on extending the Roanoke River greenway from Wiley Drive to Ghent park utilizing open space adjacent to the Roanoke River under the 1-29 2 city's ownership. 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway' January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED /" 1-18 2 3 Mill Mtn 2/16/2006 1-23 2 3) Roanoke River Tributary #28 2/16/2006 1-17 2 3. Garnand Branch #41 2/16/2006 3. Grandin Road - something to connect south Roanoke and 1-13 2 ' downtown to Grandin Villaoe 2/16/2006 1-22 2 3. Hanoino Rock - No. 15 2/16/2006- 1-21 2 3. Roanoke River Greenwav - Roanoke City to Explore Park 2/16/2006 3. Tinker Creek. This corridor should be extended to NE Roanoke to Old Mountain Road. This is a viable option that can get pavement down now so that people can enjoy Tinker Creek and 1-29 2 surroundinos. 2/16/2006 1-17 2 4. Blue Ridoe Parkwav 2/16/2006 4. Blue Ridge Parkway - access from south Roanoke and 1-13 2 downtown to BRP 2/16/2006 4. Get the 1st three done [Roanoke River, Lick Run, Hanging 1-22 2 Rockl 2/16/2006 1-21 2 4. Raleioh Court area to Garst Mill Park 2/16/2006 1-21 2 5. Colonial Ave. (VWCC) to Parkway at 220 S. 2/16/2006 1-2 2 Alonq the Parkway: connected to Stewarts Knob 2/16/2006 As much of the river as possible. Green Hill Park to Explore Park 1-4 2 as a start 2/16/2006 G4 2 Back Creek removed? 2/16/2006 1-5 2 Bent Mountain 2/16/2006 1-8 2 Bike lanes on 10th Street 2/16/2006 1-15 2 Blue Ridqe Parkway #49 - bikina access alona BRP trails 2/16/2006 G2 2 Chestnut Ridqe loop to Explore Park (horse trail) 2/16/2006 G5 2 Complete Garnand Branch (from Bedford County Residents) 2/16/2006 G5 2 Complete Roanoke Loop throuoh the Havens area 2/16/2006 G3 2 Complete seoments alona the river (connect)* 2/16/2006 G5 2 Completion of Roanoke River Greenway a TOP priority 2/16/2006. G4 2 Concentrate on loops 2/16/2006 G2 2 Connect existino qreenwavs! All qreenways! 2/16/2006 1-11 2 Connect to Carvins Cove 2/16/2006 1-11 2 Connect to Parkway 2/16/2006 G2 2 Connect to Parkway - Mill Mtn. Greenwav 2/16/2006 G2 2 Connect to Tanglewood Mall- Franklin Rd. corridor 2/16/2006 G5 2 Create Connection between Melrose and Cove Road 2/16/2006 1-28 2 Didn't pick UP the map, but the River corridor 2/17/2006 G5 2 Finish Tinker Creek 2/16/2006 1-16 2 Greenway at Explore park, alonq river. 2/16/2006 1-5 2 Hanqinq Rock - connect to AT 2/16/2006 Hanging Rock - I live in the City near HR and would sure love to see the trail extend to Roanoke River. My end of town has 1-30 2 NOTHING, no parks, no trails, no anythina. 2/14/2006 I think connectivity is the most important aspect of staging. Making the first greenway development connect is most 1-7 2 important. This whether linear connection or circular connection. 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 C-5 C-G APPENDIX C - CONTINUED 1-1 2 Lick Run 2/16/2006 1-6 2 Lick Run 2/16/2006 1-8 2 Lick Run . 2/16/2006 1-5 2 Lick Run - connect to AT 2/16/2006 G5 2 Link Blue Ridge Parkway #42/#33 2/16/2006 1-1 2 Mason Creek 2/16/2006 G1 2 Masons Creek 2/16/2006 G4 2 Mason's Creek 2/16/2006 Masons Creek - Initiate Construction of Masons Creek from . G5 2 Battlefield Trail 2/16/2006 1-1 2 Murrav Run - Tanqlewood 2/16/2006 1-9 2 Ones that link existlnQ seQments toqether. 2/16/2006 G1 2 Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-1 2 Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-11 2 Roanoke River . 2/16/2006 1-24 2 Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-26 2 Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-6 2 Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-8 2 Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-5 2 Roanoke River - Victorv Park - canoes 2/16/2006 Roanoke River #32 upstream from Smith/Wasena Park and 1-15 2 downstream to BRP 2/16/2006 1-25 2 Roanoke River from Green Hill park to Mill Mt. 2/16/2006 Roanoke River core of the system (Blueway) - also greenways G4 2 leadinq into it, incorporation of bluewavs 2/16/2006 G2 2 Roanoke River!! 2/16/2006 Roanoke River!! This should be the core of the entire greenway 1-19 2 project. What a showcase it could be. 2/16/2006 G4 2 Same goes for Parkwav connections to other iurisdictions 2/16/2006 Roanoke River #32 Garden City #41 Tinker/Carvin Creek 1-30 2 #19&24 Roanoke Valley Perimeter Trail #49 Wolf Creek #51 2/16/2006 Should complete main east-west trails 1 st, then main south-north trails 2nd, then other connecting trails and long, wooded trails 1-18 2 3rd. 2/16/2006 G1 2 Shrine Hill ? 2/16/2006 The City should focus on Lick Run, Roanoke River and Tinker 1-29 2 Creek. We cannot afford to wait any lonqer. 2/16/2006 1-5 2 Tinker Creek - connect to AT 2/16/2006 G4 2 Tinker Creek and Lick Run connections to AT are imoortant 2/16/2006 G2 2 Tinker Creek to Carvins Cove + AT 2/16/2006 1-1 2 Work on Perimeter Trail 2/16/2006 " Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway' January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED 3. Have you encountered any problem (s) while visiting area greenways? If so, please describe what problem (s) was/were encountered and where encountered. Input Question - No. # Written Comment Date G5 3 Better Iiahtina to promote safe trails 2/16/2006 Biggest problem is that the sections are not long enough for 1-25 3 bikina. 2/16/2006 City of Roanoke has a sign on the trail between Carvin Cove Dam and boat launch that says trail closed. Needs to be 1-16 3 removed. 2/16/2006 1-8 3 Could thev be plowed? 2/16/2006 Disconnected w/ other greenways or other non-motorized friendly 1-3 3 routes - not always easy to getto 2/16/2006 G5 3 Emeraencv phones should be made available to Greeway users 2/16/2006 1-1 3 Erosion 2/16/2006 1-3 3 Findinq/learninq about the qreenways 2/16/2006 Free ranging dogs along Mill Mountain Greenway and Roanoke River Greenway from Carilion Memorial to Piedmont Park area. 1-22 3 These doas come from nearby homes. 2/16/2006 Garst Mill - congestion/people not cleaning up after pets 1-30 3 Hanoino Rock - Trail not clearly marked 2/16/2006 Getting info on greenways (RVCVB) (New Comer Mag.) (Media Coverage) (Website links from area hotels) (Pamphlets at retail G2 3 establishments) 2/16/2006 I think unauthorized cross country travel is leading to erosion in 1-18 3 some areas, esp. where there are switchbacks. 2/16/2006 G5 3 Increase the connectivity between trails 2/16/2006 1-6 3 Keep class off of trails 2/16/2006 1-21 3 Lack of bathrooms 2/16/2006 1-21 3 Lack of interpretive siqnaqe 2/16/2006 1-21 3 Lack of trash cans 2/16/2006 G1 3 Lick Run: shopping carts, vandalism, security concerns 2/16/2006 G4 3 Liahtina most imoortant in urban areas 2/16/2006 G1 3 Loose oit bull 2/16/2006 Maintenance - keep open (Wiley Drive and Tinker Creek) - they close gates and are slow in removing mud from transportation 1-6 3 corridor . 2/16/2006 1-4 3 Markina of areenway to Mill Mountain 2/16/2006 1-6 3 Markinos make it difficult to follow trails 2/16/2006 G1 3 Murray Run: trash, trash caris needed 2/16/2006 My husband Mr. Bryant looks after Wolf Creek Trail. We pick up trash - 24 underpass clean out after each flood, call Mrs. 1-2 3 McMillan about portajohn's upside down 2/16/2006 . 1-11 3 No 2/16/2006 1-14 3 No 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2001 C-7 C-B APPENDIX C - CONTINUED 1-28 3 No 2/17/2006 1-15 3 No - trash in trees is unsiqhtlY 2/16/2006 No except the bridge over Mason's Creek needs to be 1-26 3 comoleted. 2/16/2006 1-17 3 No problems encountered .. 2/16/2006 1-12 3 Not enouah clear sianaae leadina me to the routes 2/16/2006 1-12 3 Not enouqh promotion/publicitv 2/16/2006 1-7 3 Not really. 2/16/2006 Obnoxious graffiti on the 1-581 underpass, south side of Roanoke River; visible from Roanoke River trail where it passes under 1- 1-22 3 581, lookina south at underpass supports alonQ old NS tracks. 2/16/2006 1-24 3 Pet 0000 oollutes the water. Pet owners need to Dick it uo. 2/16/2006 G5 3 Police oatrols 2/16/2006 G3 3 Problems: Amenities 2/16/2006 G4 3 Promotion should imorove 2/16/200.6 G1 3 Roanoke River: araffiti 2/16/2006 1-10 3 Safety - some are orettv scary 2/16/2006 G5 3 Safety (oerception of beinq unsafe - Wolf Creek, Lick Run) 2/16/2006 G2 3 Security issues - liQhtinQ, call boxes in specific areas 2/16/2006 G4 3 Seoarate uses on a sinQle Qreenway? 2/16/2006 G4 3 Smell! (Roanoke River)" 2/16/2006 G1 3 Smith/Wasena: securitv at niQht 2/16/2006 Some greenway routes are hard to follow (e.g. between VWCC & Patrick Henry). But not too many siqns - ruins the outdoor 1-18 3 experience. 2/16/2006 G1 3 Tinker Creek: QarbaQe, security 2/16/2006 1-1 3 Trash 2/16/2006 G4 3 Trash (Roanoke and Tinker) " 2/16/2006 1-8 3 Trash in waterways and alona Tinker Creek Greenwav 2/16/2006 1-20 3 Vandalism & erosion from adiacent athletic fields on #21 2/16/2006 G4 3 Vandalism (Wolf Creek) " 2/16/2006 Washouts/trail cutting on hills on Murray Run above Fishburn 1-12 3 Park 2/16/2006 Wiley Drive is a joke because of token auto traffic. The low water bridges should be replaced by graceful arched pedestrian 1-19 3 bridQes. 2/16/2006 G4 3 Wiley Drive near Smith Park (Iiahtina concerns/safetv) 2/46/2006 1-13 3 Yes - they don't connect and there aren't enouah!! 2/16/2006 Yes. They only run a mile or two, on a long hike you have to 1-5 3 naviQate throuQh scrambles. I've solved some problems. 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway' January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED 4. What improvements or amenities would you like to see on existing greenways? Input Question .- No. # Written Comment Date G4 4 "Interpretive siQnaQe in appropriate areas (natural, historical, etc.) 2/16/2006 G4 4 "Kiosks with maps 2/16/2006 1-27 4 Add bathrooms, trash cans (occasional) 2/16/2006 1-21 4 Add bluewavs (recreational water use) to the master plans. 2/16/2006 G2 4 Amenities -bike racks 2/16/2006 G3 4 Art on the trail 2/16/2006 1-12 4 Art sculptural elements 2/16/2006 G4 4 Auto traffic (remove where possible, river) - alternate routes 2/16/2006 Barriers keeping people on main trail and off of spur trails/cut 1-12 4 throuahs (erosion and degradation a problem) 2/16/2006 1-6 4 Bathrooms should be open all year round 2/16/2006 G1 4 Benches 2/16/2006 G3 4 Better markinas on qreenway itself (except Mill Mountain) 2/16/2006 1-12 4 Better siQnaqe 2/16/2006 G3 4 Better siQnaQe/identification - help in usinQ/promotinQ , 2/16/2006 G1 4 BridQe at HanqinQ Rock 2/16/2006 1-12 4 Call boxes and liQhtinQ periodicallv 2/16/2006 1-19 4 Complete Roanoke River section 2/16/2006 1-3 4 Connections w/ other Qreenways 2/16/2006 Consider porous pavement or grass pavers instead of asphalt on 1-9 4 a demonstration segment 2/16/2006 G1 4 Contact information - notify about trash 2/16/2006 G3 4 Control of animals/ what to do if dog attacks? 2/16/2006 1-2 4 Do not have any complaints ' 2/16/2006 1-20 4 Don't worry about amenities. Get the core trail network built. 2/16/2006 1-12 4 Educational;/interpretive signage 2/16/2006 1-19 4 Have picnic areas, bike racks, benches, etc. 2/16/2006 1-18 4 Historic walks (with siQns) 2/16/2006 1-5 . 4 Historical markers, monuments, fountains, etc. 2/16/2006 1-7 4 I'm more concerned with new trail than trail improvements 2/16/2006 G3 4 Kiosks with history of area or to emphasize natural amenities 2/16/2006 1-5 4 Latrines 2/16/2006 1-19 4 License vendors 2/16/2006 G3 4 Maintenance 2/16/2006 G1 4 Maps 2/16/2006 . 1-4 4 Maps 2/16/2006 1-4 4 Mile markers. From the river out. 2/16/2006 G1 4 MileaQe markers 2/16/2006 Mileage markers and maps would be great although I realize the 1-22 4 vandalism risk of these features. 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 C-g C-10 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED G1 4 Mill Mountain kiosk - update 2/16/2006 1-12 4 More clear mappina & an adopt-a-mile plan 2/16/2006 1-11 4 More trees . 2/16/2006 G1 4 Multi-use/ horse trails 2/16/2006 Natural habitat restoration (cleanout ivy, restore native plants, .. 1-12 4 arasses) 2/16/2006 1-18 4 Nature walks (with sians) 2/16/2006 1-16 4 None 2/16/2006 . G1 4 Parkina - access - Murray Run 2/16/2006 .1-9 4 Plan for pet waste baa dispensers as part of all new seaments. 2/16/2006 Preserve or replant thick veaetation on stream banks for wildlife 1-24 4 and water aualitv. 2/16/2006 1-21 4 Promote reaular clean UP events (like the fall waterways cleanuP) 2/16/2006 Put up more bike ways near shops and retail areas. E.g. put up an outside bikeway around Towers and put bike racks at a safe location along the outside bikeway. The idea would be to have a 1-18 4 safe corridor at these areas to increase non-motorized use. 2/16/2006 1-6 4 Remove debris that accumulates behind low water bridae 2/16/2006 1-23 4 Remove the concrete median in Smith Park 2/16/2006 1-10 4 Restaurants 2/16/2006 G2 4 Restrooms, etc. 2/16/2006 G4 4 Restrooms/water fountains, access 2/16/2006 1-12 4 Restrooms/water fountains/trash cans 2/16/2006 1-5 4 Rock aardens, sculptures, flowerbeds, other aesthetic thinas 2/16/2006 1-10 4 Security cameras 2/16/2006 See previous question [lack of bathrooms, trash cans, interpretive 1-21 4 sianaael l 2/16/2006 G4 4 Sians (uniformity)* 2/16/2006 G4 4 Surface consideration important 2/16/2006 The car side of the Smith Park is too narrow, an extra 6 inches 1-28 4 would mean a lot 2/17/2006 There should be a footbridge over Lick Run to connect G5 4 community. 2/16/2006 1-10 4 Trash pick UP 2/16/2006 G4 4 Trash receptacles near areenways (wildlife proof) 2/16/2006 1-8 4 Trees, trees, trees! 2/16/2006 G1 4 Water fountains 2/16/2006 1-5 4 Water fountains 2/16/2006 1-6 4 Water fountains 2/16/2006 1-30 4 We need some decent siqns for the trails. 2/14/2006 1-25 4 What exists is fine. We iust need more. 2/16/2006 Wildflower gardens in some areas would be nice. Otherwise, retain the forest cover and allow older forests to grow along 1-18 4 areenways. 2/16/2006 1-1 4 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway' January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED 5. What is the best way to get citizens involved in greenways? Are there ways in which you would be willing to volunteer? For information on volunteering opportunities. please contact Pathfinders for Greenways (E-mail: pathfinders@greenways.org) Input Question No. # Written Comment Date G1 5 Foot race UP Mill Mtn - fund raiser/interest 2/16/2006 G1 5 Sponsors for clean up 2/16/2006 G1 5 Have Pathfinder notifications 2/16/2006 G1 5 Involve Scouts, other Qroups 2/16/2006 G1 5 Brochures on Qreenways 2/16/2006 G1 5 Adopt-a-trail - neiqhborhood or corporate 2/16/2006 G3 5 Present to neiQhborhood groups 2/16/2006 G3 5 Adopt a trail/sponsors - create a sense of ownership 2/16/2006 G3 5 Involve everyone - arts community/civic 2/16/2006 G3 5 Better mappinq to identify trails 2/16/2006 G3 5 Launchinq points to encourage and facilitate use 2/16/2006 Promote to schools - outdoor recreation/nature or community G3 5 studv 2/16/2006 G4 5 Tie into festivals, etc. 2/16/2006 G4 5 Hvpe awareness "Greenway Day" media coveraqe 2/16/2006 G4 5 Advertise and increase opportunities more frequent 2/16/2006 G4 5 Promote awareness with additional events 2/16/2006 G4 5 Incorporate schools (curriculum and'sports) - art, history, science 2/16/2006 G4 5 Promote ownership (adopt-a-trail/stream ,Qreenwav) 2/16/2006 1-1 5 2/16/2006 1-10 5 Great website. The current one did not list this meetinQ toniQht. 2/16/2006 1-11 5 Branch out to business, civic Qroups, other non-profits 2/16/2006 1-11 5 Solicit funds from local business 2/16/2006 Present to & involve schools - PH cross country team adopt the trail they use; school groups volunteer on trails; taking home info 1-12 5 to parents 2/16/2006 More neighborhood events on greenways - "may day", festivals, 1-12 5 children's events, races, etc. 2/16/2006 1-12 5 Present reQularlv (1/yr or 1/2 vr?) at neiqhborhood meetinQs 2/16/2006 1-13 5 Build more to connect to neiQhborhoods to businesses! 2/16/2006 1-15 5 Adopt a section 2/16/2006. 1-16 5 I alreadv am a volunteer. 2/16/2006 Emphasize Charlotte's success. Stress economic development . 1-17 5 potential 2/16/2006 Have outdoor festivals with mayoral proclamations, youth 1-19 5 participation, media coveraQe 2/16/2006 We are members of Dr. Bill Gordge's Wednesday work group - "all day, year round". Working at Carvins Cove - we have dug about 2 1-2 5 miles - with 3/4 mile to go. 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 C-11 C-12 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED I already do volunteer. Many others would if they knew how. I 1-20 5 found out by accident. 2/16/2006 1-21 5 I already do volunteer and support proQram. 2/16/2006 Have picnics and outdoor events, like Earth day, to help get 1-21 5 people out of doors. ~ 2/16/2006 1-21 5 + more money from the state. 2/16/2006 1-22 5 Race events, fun runs/walks/rides 2/16/2006 1-22 5 Clean-up events 2/16/2006 1-22 5 Neiohborhood association events 2/16/2006 1-22 5 Adopt a trail programs 2/16/2006 1-22 5 School field trips 2/16/2006 Contact neighborhoods - people who live near a greenway will be 1-25 5 more likely to volunteer on a particular section 2/16/2006 See sponsorship for sections on an annual basis, say $1000 a 1-28 5 mile 2/17/2006 1-3 5 Advertise/promote current Qreenways and their potential users 2/16/2006 Willing to volunteer w/ maintenance/upkeep - currently a member 1-3 5 of Pathfinders for Greenways 2/16/2006 1-4 5 Bv havinq a qreenway connect to their neiahborhood 2/16/2006 Publicize it better. The open stretches are attracting traffic. Build 1-5 5 more miles 2/16/2006 1-6 5 Fun! 2/16/2006 Connecting with community groups is probably the most effective 1-7 5 way to engage people who are enoaoed. 2/16/2006 1-8 5 The picnics are good . 2/16/2006 1-30 5 Make sure people know about them. 2/16/2006 6. Additional Comments? Response Input No. Question # # Written Comment Date G3 6 C "Rails with trails" 2/16/2006 30 years from now greenways will define Roanoke, whereas what city managers are doing 1-27 6 B won't matter 2/16/2006 Alley greenways. Bring into the neighborhoods. G6 6 A Identify. 2/16/2006 Bridges. Can Highland Park be connected with 1-5 6 A Roanoke River via footbridoe? 2/16/2006 Carilion would be a good target for corporate G4 6 K participation. 2/16/2006 Coordinate right-of-way negotiations for alleys/sewers/electric service improvements w/ 1-12 6 B greenway development 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway' January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED Create obligations (govtlzoning) that developers allow/set aside funds and land for connections 1-12 6 A and or protections of corridors 2/16/2006 Develop a pilot project urban greenway along the -. . rive to show the possibilities of a greenway as an G6 6 C urban economic generator, Le. little San Antonio 2/16/2006 G4 6 I Focus on important areas 2/16/2006 Funding needs to be a higher priority. Ask 10,000, 1,000 - 500 sponsors for business & government. 1-6 6 A Sell bonds to finance areenways. 2/16/2006 Good opportunity for connections with Havens G4 6 A Wildlife area 2/1u/2006 Governments need to secure rights of way for greenways when creating/changing land use or G3 6 A riahts of way 2/16/2006 1-10 6 A Great recruitinq tool for brinqinq people to town! 2/16/2006 Greenways must be perceived as economic G6 6 B aenerators like softball/soccer complexes. 2/16/2006 Identify potential places for redevelopment (ex.: G4 6 H Walnut Street bridqe, Smith Park, etc.) 2/16/2006 Incorporate bike lanes on city streets to link 1-15 6 A existing sections 2/16/2006 Incorporate greenway during Carilion G4 6 J development, biomed center 2/16/2006 G4 6 M Involve NS railroad in the process 2/16/2006 Is there any way to add bike lanes on Jefferson St. from Memorial Hospital to downtown/Mill 1-15 6 B Mountain Greenway alonq Williamson? 2/16/2006 It seems that funding is a problem - the gov't needs to make it more of a priority to increase the 1-13 6 A quality of life for the area 2/16/2006 1-2 6 A Just keep aoina. 2/16/2006 1-22 6 A Keep UP the aood work! 2/16/2006 1-28 6 A Keep up the Qood work! 2/17/2006 G4 6 F More qreenway development = cleaner rivers 2/16/2006 1-2 6 B Mrs. Liz Belcher does a wonderful iob. 2/16/2006 Need more efforts in Roanoke County and Salem City and some effort in Botetourt County to 1-21 6 A complement the City of Roanoke's efforts. 2/16/2006 One other thought - develop the river! (The rest 1-19 6 A will follow!) 2/16/2006 G3 6 B Open utility ROW for qreenwavs 2/16/2006 1-30 6 A Please, please allow bikes on sidewalks. 2/14/2006 Presentations by Commission can be made at City Council, boards of supervisors, with budget 1-24 6 A requests. 2/16/2006 G4 6 G Private contractors help 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 C-13 C-14 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED G4 6 E Promote commercial exposure to qreenway 2/16/2006 Promote to local/reqional business for economic G4 6 D benefit/quality of life lonq term benefits - ITT 2/16/2006 Push for corporate financial assistance along with 1-26 6 A construction money from local qovernments. 2/16/2006 Rails to Trails potential sites? (Roanoke River Greenway near Wiley) - can be big economic G4 6 L driver 2/16/2006 1-6 6 B Rails with trails 2/16/2006 Reach out to business promote themselves G4 6 C throuqh qreenway awareness/participation 2/16/2006 Some paved trails are good to get bikes off roads, G4 6 B road bikes 2/16/2006 The City needs greenways AND more trees to offset its increasing air pollution problem; on the back end, they need to plan to deal with the 1-30 6 C increasinq amount of leaves to pick up. 2/14/2006 The City should avoid future mistakes in greenway design and construction evident in Mill Mountain greenway corridor. Sidewalks should not be 1-29 6 A eliaible as areenwavs. 2/16/2006 The trail concept being connected with a historic neighborhood walk concept makes for interesting 1-5 6 B crosstown hikes. 2/16/2006 Use existing alleys, for which the City already owns the right of ways, to extend the greenway 1-23 6 A network 2/16/2006 Yearly funding could come from each locality as 1-30 6 B capital improvement funds. 2/14/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway' January 2007 ) APPENDIX C - CONTINUED Public Input from Individuals at June 8, 2006 Public Input Meeting 1. Do you support the vision of completing the Roanoke River Greenway as the #1 priority? Comment , ... # Question Response Date 1 1 Yes 6/8/2006 3 1 Yes 6/8/2006 4 1 Yes 6/8/2006 5 1 Yes 6/8/2006 6 1 Yes 6/8/2006 Yes - showcase segments only to start with. This leaves money 7 1 for other small connectors or less expensive Qreenwavs 6/8/2006 8 1 Yes. It is a natural artery. 6/8/2006 9 1 Yes, it is the cornerstone. 6/8/2006 I think that regionally, this is a great notion; however, localities may be privy to unplanned circumstances that provide them with 10 1 positive opportunity to tackle other Qreenwavs. 6/8/2006 11 1 Yes. 6/8/2006 12 1 Yes 6/8/2006 13 1 Do it in two vears 6/8/2006 The sooner this can be completed, the more that people and the community will see the benefits of a completed trail/greenway 14 1 across the valley. 6/8/2006 15 1 Yes! 6/8/2006 16 1 Yes 6/8/2006 Yes - complete it first and use it as a model to gain support for 17 1 other proiects. 6/8/2006 18 1 Yes -like a tree, must have a stronq trunk to support the limbs 6/8/2006 19 1 Yes 6/8/2006 Yes, but act on other opportunities for other greenways that 20 1 become available too! 6/8/2006 21 1 Yes 6/8/2006 Yes but we need more involvement from the private sector in getting funds. Novozymes is a great start & maybe that will spur competition among other large companies to donate & get 22 1 involved. 6/8/2006 23 1 Yes! 6/8/2006 24 1 Yes 6/8/2006 This would create a very long trail that should be scenic through much of the Roanoke Valley. Break the task up into sections and complete 1 section a year that could be used. With the right publicity this could creat more local support and this should 25 1 create local demand for connectinq existing trails to this 6/8/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 C-15 C-16 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED 2. Do you agree with the #2 priorities listed on the back of your map? If not, h h Id ? w at canoes wou you suaaest. Comment # Question Response Date 1 2 See 3. 6/8/2006 #2 priority should be #9 in Botetourt and Ro. Co; #2 priority should 3 2 be #8 in Botetourt Co. 6/8/2006 4 2 Yes 6/8/2006 5 2 Yes 6/8/2006 6 2 No. Move the Murrav Run Greenwav to a hiQher Drioritv 6/8/2006 Delete 49. Add new trail Hanging Rock to Hollins via Timberview Road 1) connecting to Loch Haven Road via Loch Haven Lake 7 2 2)extendinQ throuQh the woods & connectinq to #9 Tinker Creek 6/8/2006 Yes, because they connect to the Roanoke River Greenway, 8 2 forming the beQinninQs of a network 6/8/2006 9 2 Yes 6/8/2006 10 2 YeD 6/8/2006 Yes. Also consider making main gravel trail through Carvins Cove a 12 2 Daved qreenway. 6/8/2006 13 2 ? 6/8/2006 I think that more emphasis should be placed in connecting neighborhoods and communities to existing trails and the Roanoke River Greenway. Specifically, the ability to access downtown and the greenway there is important but currently quite difficult to do safely. The connectivity can be done piece by piece and should be advocated by the Greenway Commission any time that 14 2 road/infrastructure work is done in Roanoke. 6/8/2006 15 2 Yes. 6/8/2006 17 2 Yes 6/8/2006 18 2 Yes 6/8/2006 19 2 Yes 6/8/2006 Yes, again other opportunities that "pop up" should be grabbed 20 2 even if on other #3 & #4 priorities. 6/8/2006 21 2 Yes - plus a connection from the Mason Cove trail to Carvins Cove. 6/8/2006 22 2 Yes 6/8/2006 23 2 Yes! 6/8/2006 24 2 Yes 6/8/2006 3. Other Comments? Comment # Question Response Date Biking is my priority. We should complete small connector routes on the greenway or on a suitable public road. Typical of this would be a route around Roanoke Memorial Hospital which would allow biking from river's edge to the road going downstream along the Roanoke 1 3 River. Perhaps Carilion would pay for this? 6/8/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway. January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED Acquisition Methods: I like rights of way in coordination with utility easements. I do not like condemnation because I distrust localities to 2 2 oursue condemnation in a fair and equitable wav 4 3 Ooen Chestnut Ridqe to mountain bikes!!! 6/8/2006 -. Thank you for all of your hard work. Please find more commitment for 5 3 payinq new staff members. A volunteer coordinator? . 6/8/2006 More government staffing is an obvious and critical need. Liz Belcher 6 3 cannot do it all!! 6/8/2006 7 3 For the issue rankinq, for each idea indicate the level of difficultv 6/8/2006 There should be a greenway authority, just as there is now a water authority. The only way to get anything done in a region of competing localities. Allow condemnation up to 10% of land needed, so that one 8 3 landowner can't stop a whole qreenway. 6/8/2006 Reserve the right to condemn 10%. A very few can ruin a good plan. We need a regional water authority. We need a regional airport authority. We need a regional trash authority. WE NEED A 9 3 REGIONALGREENWA Y AUTHORITY. 6/8/2006 Lack of connectivity an obvious problem. Definitely need one comprehensive resource for trail maps and information, bikeways, etc. Push advertising of greenways as an economic development 11 3 incentive. 6/8/2006 I hae ridden on many rail trails along east coast. Does Roanoke area have any potential rail trail areas from abandoned Norfolk-Southern 12 3 routes. 6/8/2006 13 3 Take the railroad tracks you need for the Roanoke River qreenwav 6/8/2006 When at all possible keep greenways separate and free of motor vehicle traffic. Some streets could be closed and used for foot or bicycle use only! Work with "rails to trails" and other groups to 17 3 connect oroiects. Ned to protect trails at Exolore Park. 6/8/2006 Develop a bond issue regionally that includes greenway funding, schools, public safety, transportation, etc. - Something for everyone so it has a decent chance of voter approval - with coordinated marketing to all voters -- by all elected officials speaking as one voice 18 3 (as close to it as possible) 6/8/2006 Create more regionalization to support other area localities in their 19 3 oreenwav efforts. 6/8/2006 Would like to see the perimeter trail built, even if as sections at first connecting various major greenways (ex. Parkway to Carvins Cove 20 3 via Greenfield) 6/8/2006 21 3 Let's have this as a priority for our valley. 6/8/2006 22 3 Have an online survey to solicit more input from the public 6/8/2006 Collect public input on greenwaypriorities via an online survey form 23 3 so people can provide input without havino to come to a meetino 6/8/2006 24 3 Utilize as manv funding mechanisms & partners as possible! 6/8/2006 We need to create local support and convince everyone that it is to 25 3, their advantaqe to have pleasant olaces to walk. More oublicitv. \ 6/8/2006 Update to the Roanoke VaHey Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 C-17 C-18 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED # stickers 44 2 o 8 1 Create an aggressive land acquisition program for greenway development that utilizes a range of acquisition methods, including land purchase at fair market value, land donations (which allow tax advanta es ,ri hts'-of-wa in coordination with utili easements, and ossibl condemnation. 42 for elected officials and overnment staff Update to.t,he Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway' January 2007 , , 7 o 32 11 27 18 14 39 4 5 15 5 12 14 3 2 7 30 12 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED Summary of Qualitative Interviews by LandDesign Regional Greenway Support and Funding The Consultant addressed perceptions and attitudes regarding financial support for greenway development by conducting fifteen key stakeholders telephone interviews (one person per interview) with designated elected and appointed officials 'and government staff during the month of April, 2006. Interviewees were selected by the Client and asked nine qualitative discussion questions pertaining to general greenway development and greenway specific funding. Each interview was completed in a continuous timeframe, each lasting up to 45 minutes. A general summary of the results are presented below. 1. Do you support right-of-way acquisition and greenway development? Most of the respondents supported the idea of acquiring more land for greenway development. However, the majority of the respondents did not support the idea of land condemnation for greenway development, but did support donatio~ and fair value acquisition. I 2. What type of funding strategies would you support for green way and trail development? In general the respondents cited the need for increases in private donations to fund greenway development. They also noted aggressive funding pursuits must continue through all available options, including leveraging of funds to develop more greenways at a quicker pace and various public/private partnership efforts. Some respondents noted that increasing local taxes for greenway development probably would not be supported. 3. In what way does your locality contribute towards greenway development 'each year? Most of the respondents understood that their locality contributes in some fashion for greenway development either by monetary allocations or in kind services. Some of the participants were unable to report specific contribution amounts or hours of in-kind services used each year. 4. Do you feel that your locality needs to contribute more in order to further stimulate right-of-way acquisition and greenway development? A mixed group of results were obtained from this question. Some participants highlighted the need for each locality to contribute more funds and services and others felt that increases were not necessary to stimulate greenway development and rights of way acquisition. 5. Do you feel that greenways can spur economic development? A majority of the respondents agreed that greenways have the potential to spur economic development in some fashion. The respondents cited new business development, increased real estate values, cultural and tourism development as the most common forms of economic development that could spur from greenway development. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 C-19 C-20 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED 6. Are there any specific interests that you or your organization would like to see addressed in the Greenway Plan update. A variety of responses were generated from the participants, the following lists the most common interests cited: Increased public education, increase publicity, consistent goals and objectives, increased cooperation, shared vision, better planning efforts, funding strategies, development of the Roanoke River Greenway. . 7. What role do you see your organization playing in future greenway development? Most of the participants highlighted a variety of roles in which they see their organization playing in future greenway development. It was surprising to discover of wide variety of responses from leadership roles and financier responsibilities to site specific design assistance. Overall, there seamed to be a lack of consistency of defined roles for each organization. 8. In your opinion, what are the challenges that need to be overcome before developing a strong regional green way network? A variety of responses were generated from the participants, the following lists the most common interests cited: Funding, public education, accountability, need for goals and objectives, lack of design standards, coordination and cooperation, and improved trail maintenance efforts. 9. Are you willing to become an avid supporter of right-of-way acquisition and greenway development? The majority of participants are willing to become avid supporters of greenway development and avid supporters of acquisition efforts as long as it does not include land condemnation. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway' January 2007 APPENDIX D: CASE STUDIES Charlotte Mecklenburg Greenway System Background There are currently 23 miles of developed trails and 185 miles of planned greenways to be completed in the next 20 years in Mecklenburg County (MC). 16 miles will be built within the next 4 years. Most greenways will be located along 22 creeks within the County. The two main goals in building greenways are to protect the floodplains and to provide public transportation. The development of future greenways are funded by public, private and foundation support. Getting the first greenway on the ground has helped people understand what greenways. are and has helped to educate them on their benefits. MC has found that once the public has experienced them first hand they want more of them. Greenway Infrastructure Trails cross sections within the various greenway corridors range from 8-1 o foot-wide paved and/or limestone surface trails. All existing and future greenway infrastructure development occurring within floodplains are specifically designed to reduce flooding damage from anticipated rain events. Program Objectives As stated above the main objective of the Mecklenburg County Greenway Program is to protect the floodplains and to provide alternative transportation routes for bikes and pedestrians. The 1999 Mecklenburg 'Greenway Master Plan identifies three major objectives based on their overall vision statement ''The preservation, protection, and appropriate recreational use of floodplains in Charlotte-Mecklenburg through a greenway and greenway trail program will create a more livable and sustainable community for all residents and businesses." 1. "Preserve and reclaim natural floodplains for the purposes of improving water quality protection, protecting wildlife habitat and open space, and providing recreational, educational, and alternative transportation opportunities." 2. "Create a primary infrastructure of multi-use trails along suitable floodplain corridors that are connected to adjacent parks and nature preserves and provide a system of contiguous and substantial trail mileage for rigorous pedestrian and bicycle use." 3. "Include partnerships between civic, corporate, and governmental entities to ensure that overland linkage beyond the County's floodplain greenway trail system is provided to offer access to destinations such as schools, neighborhoods, businesses, and shopping." \ Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 D-1 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Interagency Partnerships Storm Water Services . i. ~,>" , MC Park and Recreation and Storm Water Services often partner in land acquisition and developmeot projects. MC Storm Water Services is working aggressively to tackle water quality problems in its 22 creeks and their tributaries through stream and wetland restoration and flood mitigation projects. Through a flood buyout program, residential and commercial parcels subject to flooding have and continue to be acquired. The use of this land is turned over to floodplain restoration coupled with greenways - a much more suitable use for the floodplains than the previous. MC Storm Water Services is also very involved in stream restoration projects. Often the stream restoration construction is coupled with trail construction, in order to save on construction cost and limit land disturbance. These two county departments have learned that you can stretch your dollars when doubling up. Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities Partnering with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Utility Department (CMU) has also brought benefits to the greenway system. Park and Recreation is a County department and CMU is a City department so consequently they are different land owners. Although crossing easements to locate their services in each others properties works well, when one department pays for an easement on private property, the other department has to pay the private property owner again to use the same easement. Planning- Subdivision Ordinance Reservation Clause Within the subdivision ordinance, MC, has the right to reserve land if the development is happening within or near a public entity, such as a planned greenway corridor. This means they reserve the right to buy that property. Of course, they would prefer if this clause required a dedication of land, rather than just the reservation. Mecklenburg County is the lead agent, owner, developer, and manager of the primary greenway system throughout the County. The County has partnered with local municipalities throughout the County to build and maintain various segments of the greenway system. Listed below are the key agencies and organizations that playa role in greenway implementation. The Park and Recreation Department acquires necessary land and prepares detailed corridor master plans and construction documents for each greenway segment. The Park and Recreation Department is the primary steward for greenway lands and facilities. D-Z Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' Z007 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED The Mecklenburg County Commission is called upon to adopt and implement the recommendations of the adopted Master Plan. The County Commission is viewed as the ultimate "Champion" of this master plan and will need to exhibit appropriate leadership of the overall system goals and objectives. The Mecklenburg County Manager is vested with management responsibilities for the community's public resources. The County Manager is called upon to determine a coordinated capital improvements program that . enables various County departments to share resources in support of greenway development. The Greenway and Trails Advisory Council mission is to "promote and support implementation efforts of the . Mecklenburg County Greenway System through public education, coordination, identification of future greenways, facilitating regional cooperation The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission supports the Greenway Master Plan and helps with implementation by showing potential greenways in District Plans, notifying Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department of proposed developments in a greenway area, utilizing the rezoning process to encourage dedication of lands, such as sidewalks and bicycle facilities, for the greenway system, and planning transportation improvements in coordination with greenways. The Mecklenburg County Storm Water Services Department assists the Park and Recreation Department with the development of specific greenway segments via use of funds obtained from federal and state grants and through a coordinated capital improvement approach to project implementation. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities Department plays an important role in the implementation strategy for county-wide greenways. CMUD's system of sanitary sewers offers enormous potential for shared use with greenway development objectives. The Mecklenburg County Engineering and Building Standards Department assists the Park and Recreation Department with the preparation of detailed corridor master plans for each of the greenway segments defined by the comprehensive master plan. Mecklenburg County Department of Environmental Protection (MCDEP) assists the Park and Recreation Department with the implementation of this master plan. MCDEP maintains an advisory role, assisting with scientific, technical, and policy issues that impact water quality. .. 900 East 64th Street (317) 327-7431 IndyGreenways@indygov.org Major Implementation Strategies Mecklenburg County has put together the following implementation plan to guide for each greenway corridor: Step One - Land Acquisition: Before detailed master planning of an individual corridor occurs, it is necessary for the County to have an ownership interest in the land that is included in this greenway system. A variety of land acquisition techniques are included in this master plan to guide both public and private interests. It is essential that an interest in land ownership take place prior to beginning a detailed master plan for an individual greenway corridor. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' January 2007 D-3 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Step Two. Corridor Master Planning: Site specific master planning for individual greenway corridors will determine the feasibility and the appropriate level of use for a segment of corridor and, where appropriate, trail routing. Each master plan for a greenway corridor or segment of a corridor should involve residents from surrounding neighborhoods, as well as adjacent property owners and businesses. . Step Three - Design Development, Construction Documents, and Engineering: After master planning has been completed/and a specific corridor plan has been defined, detailed construction documents will then be produced for the project as well as a detailed cost estimation and assignment of responsibilities and costs. Step Four. Construction and Facility Development: Depending on the level of use that is appropriate for a greenway corridor, actual construction of the greenway facilities, such as trails, habitat restoration, and stream-bank restoration will take place. Construction and development operations can be phased as necessary to meet budget and time constraints. Step Five - Maintenance and Management: Once the greenway facilities have been completed, maintenance and management should begin immediately. The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department and its divisions shall be the lead management agency and should work in partnership with other county agencies, the City of Charlotte, and municipalities throughout the County, as well as private sector groups, to effectively manage the greenways. Successful funding In 1999 the residents of Mecklenburg County approved a bond package with $7,235,000- for greenway development. Again in 2004 the residents approved a bond package for $25,000,000 specifically for greenway development. The 2004 bonds have to be spent by 2009. The combined 32 million dollar bond packages are for greenway development not land acquisition In 1999 the public also supported land banking bonds for land acquisition for all open space for approximately $220 million dollars. The 2004 bond referendum had a very high approval rate of 63%. The referendum had a lot of support through Partners for Parks and other public awareness efforts. Park and Recreation as a public department, could not advertise their own support for the issue, the advocacy came form outside the Department. In addition to the bond issues, the Department also receives various amounts of money form standard government grants efforts. . Greenway Staff In 2005 the operating budget for Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation's Greenway was $304,361.88 which includes staff salaries and operational expenses. The current staff includes: 6 construction/maintenance team members, 4 planners (including the Branch Manager). 0-4 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED There are two "Community Liaison" positions for Little Sugar Creek Greenway. Their positions are funded by grants from the Knight Foundation and the Foundation for the Carolinas. They are primarily engaged in public relations, community outreach and grant writing. They also act as a support system for the four greenway planners through educating the public and keeping the community engaged in the greenway system. Contact: Don Morgan Greenway Director Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Dept 5841 Brookshire Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28216-2403 (704) 336-8834 morgadr@co.mecklenburg.nc.us http://www.parkandrec.com Julie Clark Greenway Planner Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Dept 5841 Brookshire Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28216-2403 (704) 336-5927 clarkjk@co.mecklenburg.nc.us Sources: Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department 1999 Mecklenburg County Greenway Master Plan Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' January 2007 D-5 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Case Study Indianapolis Greenway System Background The Indianapolis Greenways System, when fully constructed as planned in 2002, will span 175 miles including 150 miles of 8-12 foot-wide paved or limestone trails. They will link. more than 125 destinations. The current plan follows 1 river, 12 streams, 3 historic rail corridors, and the Central Canal. Currently, an estimated two million users access the Indianapolis greenway trails annually. Greenway Infrastructure A 11 nh()t()~ ('()l1rlP.~" nfUTU1Ul Tnr11~n~tr!lilc ("om At present a total of sixty-five miles of interconnected greenway trails exist within Indianapolis/Marion County, and an additional forty-five miles of greenway trails are either being constructed or planned within the near future. Trails cross sections within the various greenway corridors range from 8-12 foot-wide paved and limestone surface trails. The current greenway infrastructure inventory also includes over 56 miles of greenway green conservation corridors that do not include any trail infrastructure components. Program Objectives The Indianapolis Greenways Plan describes the community's vision for a regional network of linear open space that connects neighborhoods and promotes recreation, fitness, and alternative transportation and conservation. This network, known as the Indianapolis Greenways System, will benefit not only Marion County, but will also help connect the entire central region of Indiana." General Organization Structure The organization structure for Indianapolis Greenways contains three main components: The City of Indianapolis, Marion County and The Greenways Foundation, Inc. According to the 2004 Indianapolis Marion County Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan, the Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation is the primary regional park agency for the more than 860,000 residents of both the City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana. The Department's roots are within the pre-1969 boundaries of the City of Indianapolis. Since that time, the Department's jurisdiction has grown to the boundaries of the County. The Greenways Foundation, Inc. is a charitable trust working to promote the growth, enhancement and use of Indiana trails and greenways. The Greenways Foundation, Inc. is not affiliated with Indy Parks, other than to provide the Indy Greenways web site at no cost to the City of Indianapolis and to provide amenities and services for the various Indy Greenways trails. Established in 1991, the Greenway Foundation, Inc. (formerly known as the White River Greenways Foundation, Inc.) was created specifically to facilitate contributions, of all forms, to central Indiana greenway projects. After receiving cash and in-kind donations, the Greenway Foundation can hold them until they are needed for greenway development, enhancement or operation. As a private, permanent and on-going entity, the Greenway Foundation 0-6 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED doesn't have the bureaucratic burdens of annual re-appropriation, or the cumbersome and. inflexible procurement regulations, which must be followed by city-county government. Non-partisan and non-political, the Greenway Foundation can focus exclusively on the needs of greenway projects on a regional basis for cross county coordination. Major Implementation Strategies Indy Parks actively pursues acquisition of open spaces and natural areas wherever possible and works to create partnerships that promote stewardship, program and facility development and maintenance of those areas. Indy Parks implements .strategies . that provide the necessary resources to establish programs to acquire land for Greenway connections and parks using land trust or other strategies to preserve . corridor open space for resource conservation. Land acquisitions shall be targeted through criteria based on established policies used to prioritize locations. Additional effort will be made to increase environmental education program opportunities on the Greenways by developing partnerships with local schools and environmental groups. Indy Parks continues to develop plans for "Living Links", which identify various ways of accessing parks and community facilities. According to the 2004 Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan, One of the outcomes of this plan was the establishment a new greenway development standard of .15 miles of greenways per 1,000 people. The growth of Indianapolis has outpaced the number of actual miles added to the greenways in recent years. While there are long- term plans for many more miles and connections within the county, the current state of built greenways falls short of our created standard. Currently, there are approximately .03 miles per 1,000 people. In order to increase this number the followin~ implementation strategies have been identified. . .Develop and implement a methodology to coordinate use/management and acquisition of non-park open space. . Advocate.;'de'velop and implement an aggressive policy for land acquisition, land transfers, sale of surplus property and acquisition of more critical lands in expansion areas. Indy Parks should be a leader in conservation of open spaces. . Implement strategies to provide necessary resources to establish programs to acquire land for Greenway connections and parks, using land trust strategies to preserve corridor open space for resource conservation. . Review and update criteria for land acquisition by Indy Parks. Criteria based on land stewardship policies, demographic needs, and developed baseline standards for recreation services, compelling need and that fit Indy Park's overall land policies. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. January 2007 D-7 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED . Develop and maintain a prioritized list of potential property acquisitions within Marion County that fulfill the criteria developed above. . Acquire property using the prioritized list of available areas. Successful funding Mechanisms According to the 2002 Indianapolis Greenway Master Plan, local greenway efforts have brought in nearly $18 million dollars of funding for greenway projects above and beyond the local tax dollars. The most important funding source for Indy Parks Greenway projects since 1993 has been federal transportation enhancement funds, available under the ISTEA statute and its successor the TEA-21 (Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century). Transportation enhancement funds are administered through the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), and total approximately $16 million annually for all Indiana projects. In addition to TE, other sections of TEA-21 may also be used to fund pedestrian and bikeway expenditures, including CMAQ (Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Program) STP (Surface Transportation Program) and others." "Although local tax monies have never been the major source of funding to develop the Indy Parks Greenway System, they have played a key role. Many of the external grants previously mentioned require 20% to 50% "matching" funds which have primarily come from local tax revenue. Given that Indy's greenwaysare on properties under mixed jurisdiction, using municipal staff and budgets to coordinate greenway maintenance and capital improvements have. proven to be the most efficient course. Local budgets also provide for the small professional staff to manage Indy Parks Greenways." Contact: Peggy Boehm Greenway Administrator Indy Parks, and Recreation 900 East 64th Street (317) 327-7431 IndyGreenways@indygov.org Sources: City of Indianapolis Marion County Greenway Foundation, Inc. '\ 2004 Indianapolis Marion County Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan 2002 Indianapolis Greenway Master Plan 0-8 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Case Study City of Knoxville, TN Greenway System Background The City of Knoxville is home to over 39 miles of paved greenways which is also part of a larger regional greenway system. Knoxville's greenways have,been built from the "bottom up" claims Greenway director Donna Young. During our case study research, we spoke with Donna and she explained to us how Knoxville's system was built by integrating -greenway projects and various transportation capital improvement efforts together. As road improvements started to incorporate trails in their design, the network began to grow over time and has continued to gain momentum every year. New greenways are built every year in Knoxville and the system is evolving further into neighborhoods, connecting thousands of citizens to recreation and transportation opportunities. Third Creek Park River Greenway ,J Greenway Infrastructure The Great Smokey Regional Greenway Board helps to guide regional greenways efforts throughout the Knoxville area. Approximately 90 miles of greenways have been built in the area including: 44 miles in Knox County, encompassing the City of Knoxville, 30 miles in Anderson County, 15 miles in Blount County, 6 miles in Sevier County and less than 2 miles in each Cocke, Jefferson, and Loudon Counties. (source:http://www.knoxtrans.org) Program Objectives The primary objective for the City of Knoxville's greenways system is connecting neighborhoods. Neighborhood connections for recreation and transportation have driven local greenway development over the past 12 years. Additional objectives have arisen lately, which include strong support for increased greenway based tourism development and water quality management efforts. "Our goal is to have a green way system that connects throughout the entire city and we're well on our way to making this happen" - Mayor Haslam General Organization Structure Currently, the organization structure, in theory, is similar to the Roanoke Valley. A Greenway Commission has been appointed and has similar roles as Roanoke's Greenway Commission. A grass roots organization called Knoxville Greenway Coalition has been activated and has similar objectives to the Pathfinders for Greenways. A full time Greenway Coordinator position was established by the City and a Greenway Sidewalk Coordinator with the Transportation Planning Organization has also been a key working partner. "The more people who work on greenways the better they get. Having an inclusive quality of working on greenways is extremely important. It hurts your greenways when your territorial"- Donna Young Update to the Roanoke VaHey Conceptual Greenway Plan' January 2007 0-9 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Major Implementation Strategies The major implementation strategy for greenway development in the Knoxville area is teaming up with the Tennessee Department of Transportation to include greenway and trail projects on all upcoming capital improvement projects. An increased awareness from the State has brought on many new projects to the Knoxville area which grew from the earlier success of the City's first greenway efforts. An additional implementation strategy is integrating greenway projects with school programs designed to stop the current child obesity epidemic. This approach enables the City of Knoxville to work with the local schools to help design access. to safe greenway trails that connect to the local neighborhoods. The final major implementation strategy for the City is to find and acquire as much green space as possible, along every creek, riverbank on all state roads. This initiative of acquisition has helped Knoxville to position itself in creating a larger future network of greenway trails and connections. Successful funding Mechanisms The City of Knoxville has never paid for a greenway/trail easement. Donations have enabled the project thus far even without a formal donation process. Local coordination with land owners and a supportive council have led to major victories in the easement donation department. But it's anticipated that a formal produce will need to be identified over the next few years as major alignments may require easement purchases. All of the greenway projects over the last 12 years have been built with grant money and matching funds. The City has only spent 3.4 million dollars and relies on earmarks from the State with more and more funding expected to be available in the near future. With both the Tennessee Department of Transportation (T-DOT) and the Governor of Tennessee in favor of greenway development substantial strides are expected over the next few years. Contact: Donna Young, Greenways Coordinator; P. O. Box 1631, Knoxville, Tennessee 37901; 865-215-2807; dvounq@citvofknoxville.orq Sources: www.cityofknoxville.org www.knoxtrans.org Donna Young -phone interview - April 2006 Photos - courtesy of cityofknoxville.org D-10 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Case Study: Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority - W&OD Regional Railroad Trail Background: W&OD railroad Regional Park is a linear park 100 feet wide and 45 miles long, built on the old roadbed and named for the former trains which ran along the right of way from 1859 to 1968, extending from Arlington to Purcellville in western Loudoun County, Virginia. According, to www.savetthetrail.com. "the first phase of the W&OD Trail's construction was a mile-and-a-half in length and was an experiment. In 1974, the NVRPA, in partnership with the City of Falls Church and Virginia Electric and Power Company (now Dominion Virginia Power (DVP)), sought to gauge public reaction to the conversion of a railway line into a long and narrow park. This type of park is now widely known as a rail-trail. Reaction was overwhelmingly positive and this prompted the NVRPA to purchase the W&OD Railroad line from DVP in 1978. A decade later the entire 45-mile stretch of the trail had. been built. It is described by the Park Authority as, "the most popular rail-trail in the U.S." All photos courtesy of: www.savethetrail.com In 1987, the W&OD was designated a National Recreation Trail by the U.S. Department of the Interior and completed in 1988. Since its completion, the W&OD has become a nationally know trail exhibiting historically high levels of inter- jurisdictional cooperation tremendous local support. The trail currently travels through variety of jurisdictions including: . Loudoun County, VA . Fairfax County, VA . Purcellville, VA . Leesburg, VA . Herndon, VA . Reston, VA . Falls Church, VA . Arlington, VA . Ashburn, VA . Sterling, VA According to a recent economic study conducted by the Virginia Department of Conservation, an estimated 1.7 million users spent in total about $12 million annually related to their use recreational use of the trail. Of this amount, about $7 million was spent directly in the northern Virginia economy by locals and non-locals using the trail. The estimated 1.6 million local visits accounted for about $5.3 million of spending directly related to the use of the W&OD. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' January 2007 0-11 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Greenway Infrastructure The W&OD regional trail corridor is an 100 foot wide corridor area that includes specific infrastructure components such as a 45 mile paved asphalt trail renging from 8-12 feet in width along with a parallel 31 mile 10' wide gravel horse trail. The gravel horse trail is being used more and more by walkers and runners seeking a softer trail surface for their recreation endeavor as wells as providing an alternative to trail overcrowding. The trail also has a variety of designated access points and parking areas scattered strategically throughout the corridor. The W&OD trail provides opportunities for a wide variety of trail uses by promoting activities such as, walking, hiking, running, biking, blading and horseback riding. Due to the over 2 million people per year visiting the regional trail, a continuous program of trail infrastructure maintenance has been implemented throughout the corridor to keep up with daily wear and tear. Currently, there is not an overall greenway plan for the area. All of the planning efforts are done via general management plan updating. Program Objectives The major program objective of the W&OD trail is provide a continuous linear non motorized multi-use regional trail to be used for regional recreation purposes. Currently, the primary objective remains the same, but the added objective of alternative transportation has arisen from the tremendous growth impacts and vehicle congestion in the Northern Virginia Area. General Organization Structure The W&OD trail is owned by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority. "Created In the late 1950's, the Northern Virginia Planning District Commission and a group of citizens from several local jurisdictions came together to protect Northern Virginia's rich heritage of woods, meadows, lakes and streams from the threat of suburban sprawl. These citizens, working with their local parks for all Northern Virginians to enjoy governments--Fairfax County, Arlington County and the City of Falls Church--organized under the Virginia Park Authorities Act in 1959 as the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NVRPA). (www.nvrpa.org) The Park Authority is a separate regional authority containing 6 member jurisdictions. Each jurisdiction appoints two members that make up the 12 member independent board. The W&OD regional trail is also supported by a strong advocacy group. Similar to the Roanoke Valley's Pathfinders for Greenways, the Friends of the W&OD Trail is a non profit citizens group dedicated to preservation, enhancement and preservation of the W&OD Regional Trail established in 1991. The governing body of the Friends of the W&OD consists of 15 northern Virginia residents from a number of jurisdictions on or near the trail who have a variety of recreational interests in the W&OD trail. (www.wodfriends.org) 0-12 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Major Implementation Strategies Various strategies have change since the trail was completed in 1998.. The initial implementation strategy for the trail development stiOmmed from the Park Authority's charge to purchase the full 45 miles of linear trail for approximately 9 million dollars from the Dominion Valley Power Company. According savethetrail.org, the sale of the 45 mile stretch of property from Dominion Valley Power to the Park Authority also contained an easement clause on the acquired property. This easement has allowed the power company to place future towers carrying overhead transmission lines along and over the existing rail corridor. This clause, is currently the subject of highly controversial power line development proposal that seeks the compromise beautiful mature tree covering throughout the last 11 miles of the trail corridor. ,. / Successful funding Mechanisms A major contributor to the start up of the regional trail was the award of a Rail to Trails grant for approximately 1.8 million dollars from the Department of the Interior. This grant helped to provide monies for acquisition, design and construction of the trail. As the trail developed over time, the Northern Regional Park Authority had to investigate other financial avenues to keep the trail going. Today, the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority generates approximately 80% of its operating funds through various enterprise revenues and only 20% of its revenue from government assistance programs. Most of the revenues fall into the category user fees, license agreements and rents and account for close to a million dollars of revenue each year collected from the W&OD Regional Trail. Typically the Park Authority grants revocable permits and licenses for a specified time period for various utility agreements. They are set up as ongoing reoccurring annual payments every year for the length of the term of the license with an inflation factor built into the fee terms. Utility crossings, water and sewer permits are a one time fee, but cable, gas and phone utilities fall into the category of reoccurring fees. The base ranges for the permit fees are generated from real estate appraisals based on land values. . Private commercial purposes. must pay if using trail land for utility easements. The telecom boom in 90's is one example on how the W&OD capitalized on the utility market. Fiber optic companies were willing to pay the fees in exchange for utility crossing along the trail. The Park Authority also inherited leases when they brought property the land where the W&OD stands today. They have wisely increased rents to adjacent properties which bring in additional funding for various trail projects. Another way the Park Authority creates revenue from its regional trail is to charge administration fees for various projects. Staff time dedicated to any permit work is fully recoverable. They charge a three time multiplier of their hourly rate for any administration time accrued. The Park Authority also charges any out of pocket expenses for engineering and legal support that is needed to process various permits and requires a cash bond for utility construction work on park property. Contact: Kate Rudacille Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority W&OD Regional Railroad Trail Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' January 2007 D-13 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED 703-359-4615 www.nvrpa.org Sources: Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority U.S. Department of Transportation Virginia Department of Conservation Savethetrails.org Wodfirends.org Railserve.com Railstotrails.org ( 0-14 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 APPENDIX E: ON-ROAD ROUTES FROM THE BIKEWAY PLAN FOR THE ROANOKE VALLEY AREA MPO Table 3 City of Roanoke Priority List of Corridors for Bicycle Accommodation 10th Street Brandon Avenue Colonial Avenue Dale Avenue Grandin Road Melrose Avenue Memorial Avenue Peters Creek Road Shenandoah Avenue Walnut Avenue I Mill Mountain S ur Williamson Road Wise Avenue Lick Run Greenwa Mill Mountain Greenwa Murra Run Greenwa Roanoke River Greenwa Tinker Creek Greenwa Ferdinand Avenue Franklin Road Do wood Drive 13th Street Brandon Avenue Salem Turn ike Cam bell Avenue Brandon Avenue Williamson Road Jefferson Street Shenandoah Avenue Cam bell Avenue Williamson Road Cit of Salem CL Brandon Avenue Town of Vinton CL Memorial Avenue Peter Creek Road Grandin Road Cove Road Cit of Salem CL Cit of Salem Town of Vinton Hershber er Road 8th St. I Walnut Avenue Roanoke Count Town of Vinton Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 E-1 APPENDIX E - CONTINUED Table 4 ( Roanoke County Priority List of Corridors for Bicycle Accommodation Bent Mountain Road / Route 221 Electric Road / Route 419 Cotton Hill Road Brambleton Avenue / Route 221 Cit of Roanoke CL Electric Road / Route 419 Cit of Roanoke Buck Mountain Road Starke Road Franklin Road / Route 220 Catawba Valley Drive / Route 311 Electric Road / Route 419 Carvins Cove Road Bent Mountain Road / Route Colonial Avenue 221 Electric Road / Route 419 Catawba Valley Drive / Route Electric Road / Route 419 Roanoke Count CL 311 Hard Road Town of Vinton CL Blue Rid e Parkwa Hollins Road Shadwell Drive Plantation Road Loch Haven Drive Electric Road / Route 419 Belle Haven Road Merriman Road Ranchcrest Drive Starke Road Mountain View Road Vinton CL Blue Rid e Parkwa Town of Vinton Plantation Drive 1-81 Hollins Road Bent Mountain Road / Route Ranchcrest Drive 221 Merriman Road Harborwood Road / Diuguids Riverside Drive Salem CL Lane Shadwell Drive Williamson Road / Route 11 Hollins Road Starke Road Merriman Road Buck Mountain Road Thompson Memorial/ROute 311 Electric Road / Route 419 Table 5 City of Salem Priority List of Corridors for Bicycle Accommodation A erson Drive Colle e Avenue Colorado Avenue Diu uids Lane East Riverside Drive Thompson Memorial Avenue / Route 311 Twelve O'Clock Knob Road Main Street Roanoke Count CL Electric Road / Route 419 Main Street Colle e Avenue Riverside Drive Colorado Avenue Route 311 / Catawba Valley Drive West Riverside Drive Roanoke Count Roanoke Count Roanoke Coun Roanoke Coun E-2 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 APPENDIX E - CONTINUED Table 6 Town of Vinton Priority List of Corridors for Bicycle Accommodation Hard Road Mountain View Road South Pollard Street Vir inia Avenue Walnut Avenue Terminus of bike lane Washin ton Avenue Gus Nicks Boulevard South Pollard Street Lee Street Roanoke Count Roanoke Coun Cit of Roanoke Cit of Roanoke Cit of Roanoke Table 8 City of Roanoke Vision List of Corridors for Bicycle Accommodation 13th Street I Bennin ton Rutrou h Road Dale Avenue 13th Street I Hollins Connector Dale Avenue Oran e Avenue Brambleton Avenue Garst Mill Road Brandon Avenue Franklin Road Reserve Drive Route 220 Roanoke Count Grandin Road Garst Mill Road Brandon Avenue Roanoke Count Hollins Road Oran e Avenue Libe Road Kin Street 8th I Braddock Street Oran e Avenue Libert Road Hollins Road Burrell Street Plantation Road Libert Road Roanoke Count CL Garden City Boulevard Yellow Mountain Road Riverland Road Belle Avenue Kin Street Roanoke Count CL . Roanoke Count o den Road Roanoke CL Electric Road I Route 419 Mount Pleasant Boulevard Riverland Road Roanoke Count CL Roanoke Count Riverland Road Garden Ci Boulevard Mt. Pleasant Boulevard Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 E-3 APPENDIX E - CONTINUED Table 9 Roanoke County Vision List of Corridors for Bicycle Accommodation 221 Bent Mountain Road Cotton Hill Road Twelve O'clock Knob Road Belle Haven Road Loch Haven Road North Barrens Road Carson Road Cit of Roanoke CL 460 Challen er Avenue Cit of Roanoke Catawba Valley Drivel Route Catawba Creek Road 311 Colonial Avenue Electric Road I Route 419 Colonial Avenue o den Road Cit of Roanoke Bent Mountain Road I Route Cotton Hill Road 221 Blue Rid e Parkwa Dallas Road Webster Road Enon Drive Electric Road I Route Brambleton Avenue I Route 419 Cit of Roanoke CL 221 Cit of Roanoke Enon Drive Dallas Road Walrond Drive Feather Road Route 241 Washin ton Ave Rte 634 Hard Road Town of Vinton Brambleton Avenue I Route Garst Mill Road 221 Ci of Roanoke Feather Road Washin ton Avenue Town of Vinton Jae Valle "Road Cit of Roanoke CL Cit of Roanoke Laban Road North Barrens Road North Barrens Road Belle Haven Road o den Road Colonial Avenue Peters Creek Road Cit of Roanoke CL Cit of Roanoke Rte 24 Washington Avenue Vinton CL Town of Vinton Starke Road Electric Road I Route 419 Twelve O'clock Knob Bent Mountain Road I Route Road 221 W. Riverside Drive Cit of Salem Walrond Drive Enon Drive Plantation Road Walrond Park Road Enon Drive Walrond Drive Webster Drive Laban Road Dallas Road Wildwood Road Cit of Salem CL 1-811 Cit of Salem CL Williamson Road Peters Creek Road Botetourt Count CL E-4 Update to the Roanoke Valley Cqnceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 APPENDIX E - CONTINUED Table 10 City of Salem Vision List of Corridors for Bicycle Accommodation Boulevard Roanoke Idaho Street Twelve O'clock Knob Road Wildwood Road Academ Street Roanoke Count Roanoke Count Roanoke Count Table 11 Town of Vinton Vision List of Corridors for Bicycle Accommodation Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 E-5 c,~~~ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council ofthe City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 17,2008, at 7 :00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber, fourth floor, in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, to consider the following: Request to amend Vision 2001-2020, the City's comprehensive plan, to: (1) delete the current Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan adopted by City Council on April 21, 1997 ("1995 Plan"), and to include the 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan dated Febmary 21, 2008 ("Plan"), which includes an update to the routes included in the 1995 Plan and prioritization of those routes as well as an organizational assessment of the roles and responsibilities of the various partners. The Plan also contains a summary of the progress on greenways since 1995, a discussion of the issues raised by the public during the update process, prioritization of the greenway routes and information on each, and implementation strategies; and (2) include the Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, dated August, 2005, which includes sections setting forth best practices for regional bicycle accommodations planning, priority and vision lists for localities relative to corridors for bicycle accommodation, and a number of appendices relating to VDOT policies and bicycling laws. Copies of the plans are available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia. All parties in interest and citizens may appear on the above date and be heard on the matter. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office, at 853-2541, before noon on the Thursday before the date of the hearing listed above. GIVEN under my hand this 26tlUay of February ,2008. Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk. RV Conceptual Greenways Plan-Bikeway Plan-amend Vision 2001-2020.doc Notice to Publisher: Publish in the Roanoke Times on Friday, February 29 and March 7, 2008. Send affidavit and bill to: Stephanie M. Moon, CMC, City Clerk 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 (540) 853-2541 N - RV Conceptual Greenways Plan - Bikeway Plan - amend Vision 2001-2020 03-17-08.doc February 21, 2008 -- Produced by Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and Roanoke Valley- Alleghany Regional Commission In cooperation with City of Roanoke, City of Salem, Roanoke County, and the Town of Vinton TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 3 4 5 Acknowledgements Executive Summary 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Impetus for Updating the Plan 1.2 Terminology: What is a Greenway? 1.3 Benefits of Greenways 2.0 Status of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Program 2.1 Establishment of the Greenway Program 2.2 Greenway Partners 2.3 Summary of 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan 2.4 Progress on the 1995 Plan 3.0 Purpose and Process for the Update 3.1 Need for Update to the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan 3.2 Description of the Study Area 3.3 Funding of the Update 3.4 Establishment of a Steering Committee 3.5 Procurement of Professional Greenway Planning Services 3.6 Community Involvement 4.0 Community Involvement and Input 4.1 Public Input Meetings 4.2 Input from Elected Officials and Staff 4.3 Corporate Input 4.4 Input from Other Sources 4.5 Discussion of Issues 4.6 Goals 5.0 Greenway Network 5.1 Prioritization of Greenways 5.2 Priority #1 Roanoke River Greenway 5.3 Priority #2 Greenways 5.4 Priority #3 Greenways 5.5 Priority #4 Greenways 5.6 On-road Connections TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) 6 6.0 Implementation Strategies Greenway Construction Funding Land Acquisition Community Outreach and Education Organizational Structure Greenway Management Goals and Objectives from 1995 Plan Appendices A. Bibliography B. Intergovernmental Agreement C. Public Input D. Case Studies E. On-road Routes from the Bikeway Plan Acknowledgements This plan was prepared by the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission, in cooperation with the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, City Of Salem, and Town of Vinton, Virginia. Consultant services were provided by LandDesign, Inc. Funding was provided by the Virginia Department of Transportation, RoanokeValley-Alleghany Regional Commission, and Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission. Inquiries should be directed to: Shane Sawyer, Regional Planner Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission P.O. Box 2569 Roanoke, VA 24010 540-343-4417 Liz Belcher, Greenway Coordinator Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission 1206 Kessler Mill Road Salem, VA 24153 540-387-6060 Project Consultant: LandDesign, Inc. 223 North Graham Street PO Box 36959 Charlotte, NC 28236 704-333-0325 Steering Committee: Liz Belcher Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator Janet Scheid Roanoke County, Community Development. Department Cristina Finch City of Roanoke, Planning Division Ian Shaw City of Roanoke, Planning Division Bill Gordge Pathfinders for Greenways Benjamin Tripp City of Salem, Planning Department Michael Gray Virginia Department of Transportation Donnie Underwood City of Roanoke, Parks and Recreation Department Anita McMillan Town of Vinton, Planning and Zoning Department Linda Oberlender Pathfinders for Greenways Lon Williams Roanoke County, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Shane Sawyer Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission Donald Witt Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2005 the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and Roanoke Valley- Alleghany Regional Commission, in partnership with the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, the City of Salem, and the Town of Vinton, decided to update the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan, Roanoke Valley, Virginia. They obtained a grant from the Virginia Department of Transportation to help fund the project, set up a Steering Committee with representatives from the four localities, and in 2006 began the process of updating the plan. The update had two components: . An update to the routes included in the 1995 Plan and prioritization of those routes. The Steering Committee directed this effort and the results are included in this document, 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. . An organizational assessment of the roles and responsibilities of the various partners. This was completed by a consultant, LandDesign, Inc., and is encapsulated in a separate volume for internal use. This document has several parts: . A summary of the progress on greenways since 1995, . Discussion of the issues raised by the public and others during the update process, . Prioritization of the greenway routes and information on each, and . Implementation strategies. Based on the public input and update process, the focus for the next five years will be to finish the Roanoke River Greenway. Secondary priorities will be those north-south routes that are already underway and will provide connections from Roanoke River Greenway to other public lands. The goal is to finish these in five to ten years. Other routes are listed but will be pursued only as opportunity arises. Implementation of this plan will require continued cooperation among the many partners and will offer opportunity for all of the community to be involv~d. The vision of finishing the Roanoke River Greenway has been a resounding theme echoed from the citizens and corporations of the valley. The dream is laid out .herein and challenges all the partners to focus efforts, not on planning, but on implementation. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 1.0 Introduction 1-1 1.1 Impetus for Updating the Plan 1-1 1.2 Terminology: What is Greenway? 1-1 1.3 Benefits of Greenways 1-2 1.0 INTRODUCTION Impetus for Updating the Plan The 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan, Roanoke Valley, Virginia (1995 Plan) was developed and adopted by the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, City of Salem, and Town of Vinton. That plan launched development of a regional greenway network and establishment of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission (Greenway Commission). 1.1 In 2005 the Greenway Commission decided it was time to update the 1995 Plan and sought assistance from the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (Regional Commission) to do so. There were numerous reasons to update the document, but the driving force was a desire to look at how the process of getting greenways built might be improved. The Greenway Commission and Regional Commission decided that the update should include two components: 1) an update and prioritization of routes included in the 1995 Plan, and 2) an organizational assessment examining roles and responsibilities of various partners. A consultant, LandDesign, Inc., was hired to address the second task of assessing the organization and recommending improvements to the way in which the Greenway Commission operated and the partners interacted. That assessment was considered in development of the Update and in the implementation strategies presented in Section 6. A Steering Committee of local staff and partners was formed to address the first task, to update and prioritize the routes. This document, the 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan (the Update), is the result of the Steering Committee's work. It describes the accomplishments since 1995, the process of developing the update, public input and issues, routes, and recommendations for implementation. grecnway (grell' -lJIn) II. !. A linear open space established along dther a narural corridor, such as a riverfront, stream valley, or ridgcline, or overland along a railroad right-of-way converted to recreational use, a t-<1llaJ, a scenic road, or other route. 2. Any narum! or landscaped course for pedestrian or bicycle passage. 3. An open-space connector linking parks, nature reserves, cultural features. or hisroric sites with each other and with populated areas. +- Locally, certain strip or linear parks designated as a parbvay or greenbelt. [American neologism: green + way; origin obscure.] G,'eetIWlQ'G for A1ne,.jr;a Charles B. Little 1.2 Terminology: What is a, Greenway? In his 1990 book Greenways for America Charles Little recounts the origins of the greenway idea and traces a century of development of the greenway movement. He recognizes that any group of greenway advocates will undoubtedly have multiple definitions of a greenway or even different words for the concepts. Common themes in the greenway movement are green Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 c: o '::; u :s "tl o "'" ... c: - ~ .... 1-1 l: o ~ ::l "0 o ... ... .5 ~ ... 1-2 space, connections, conservation, non-motorized transportation, linear trails, ecology, and sustainable development. While the terminology of this movement varies from one state or country to another, the Roanoke Valley's development of the 1995 Plan included a strong focus on the "trail" within the greenway corridor. Since development of the 1995 Plan, the Regional Commission and four local governments have each developed other plans, many of which incorporate the ideas of open space, green space, blueways, and green infrastructure. Many of these recent plans recognize the importance of green space for environmental protection, wildlife habitat, and stormwater management. Each locality has refined its preferences and the degree to which its greenways focus on pedestrian/bicycle facilities and green infrastructure elements. The Greenway Commission encourages and supports each locality's efforts to develop greenways, trails, and green infrastructure. Because citizens typically equate greenways with trails, the focus in this regional Update to the 1995 Plan is on those corridors that will include a public trail. Thus, the definition that is used encompasses the transportation, recreation, and green infrastructure elements and mirrors the terminology of citizens: Greenways are linear parks, corridors of natural or open space: . following land or water features such as streams, rivers, canals, utility corridors, ridgelines, or rail lines and . managed for conservation, recreation, and/or alternative transportation and . including trails for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other trail users. 1.3 Benefits of Greenways The benefits of greenways are well documented in a variety of publications on greenways and trails listed in the Bibliography (Appendix A) and in the 1995 Plan. The 1995 Plan included objectives and strategies for meeting goals associated with these benefits, and the progress on those is included in Section 2.4.7 of this Update. The benefits of greenways include: Transportation Greenway trails provide corridors for moving from one location to another without an automobile. Economic Opportunities Greenways strengthen the local. economy by increasing property values, enticing businesses concerned with quality of life for employees, stimulating community revitalization, and creating jobs related to recreation and tourism. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Health and Recreation Cultural and Educational Amenities Preservation of Natural Resources Greenways provide free facilities for exercising, and most of the valley's greenway trails are handicapped accessible. Obesity is one of the biggest health issues in the region. Greenways encourage "active living by design" which can help improve citizens' health, as well as providing a location close to home to enjoy the outdoors. Good health among citizens translates into an economic benefit for businesses. Greenways provide a facility for events, such as walks and parades, and an avenue for groups to join forces for service projects. Many Roanoke Valley greenways follow historic corridors and provide an opportunity for protecting and interpreting historic resources. While several of the existing greenways connect to area schools, there is significant opportunity to increase environmental education along greenways. Greenways are linear parks, designed to provide and connect the green infrastructure of the valley. Greenways preserve existing natural resources and enhance the environment through expansion of tree canopy, protection of riparian buffers that reduce stormwater runoff, and provision of continuous habitat for plants, birds, and animals. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 \: o '::; u ::: "0 o ... ... .s q ,.. 1-3 The Potential of Greenways c: o '';::: u :::3 "0 o ... .... .E q ,.. 1-4 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2001 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Status of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Program Establishment of the Greenway Program Greenway Partners Summary of 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan Progress on the 1995 Plan 2-1 2-' 2-' 2-4 2-5 2.0 STATUS OF THE ROANOKE VAllEY GREENWAY PROGRAM 2.1 Establishment of the Greenway Program The Roanoke Valley greenway program arose as a citizen initiative to improve quality of life in the region. In 1993 members of Valley Beautiful Foundation heard about the need to replace the sewer interceptor lines along the Roanoke River and suggested that a greenway be built at the same time. They organized local informational and motivational meetings featuring speakers with greenway experience in other cities. At their urging, the local governing bodies for the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, City of Salem and Town of Vinton appointed members to an Open Space/Greenways Steering Committee in 1994. This committee worked under the sponsorship of the Fifth Planning District Commission (now the Regional Commission) to visit greenway programs in other communities and persuaded the local governments to fund development of a greenway plan. Greenways, Inc. was hired to assist with public input meetings and development of the Conceptual Greenway Plan, Roanoke Valley, Virginia, which was completed in December 1995. After the 1995 Plan was written, the committee began exploring ways to begin implementation. In 1996 the four local governments provided funds for a full time staff position devoted to greenways. Liz Belcher started work as the Greenway Coordinator in the office of the Regional Commission in August of that year. The committee then began planning to establish a structure for implementing the 1995 Plan. The consensus was that the greenway organization should not be autonomous, as with an authority, but rather a regional partnership among the local governments and citizens. In 1997 the four local governments agreed to form a commission to direct the greenway program, established pursuant to Section 15.1-21 of the Code of Virginia. On Earth Day in April 1997 greenway supporters celebrated with a walk up Mill Mountain and the signing of an Intergovernmental Agreement Establishing the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission (Appendix B.) Prior to its dissolution when the Greenway Commission was established, the committee also helped volunteers organize a non-profit, Pathfinders for Greenways. David Bowers, Liz Belcher, Bob Johnson, Spike Harrison, Jim Trout, Sonny Tarpley, Lucy Ellett, and Buford Barton celebrate the signing of the Intergovernmental Agreement on Aori/19. 1997. 2.2 Greenway Partners 2.2.1 Local Governments The greenway program has been implemented as a regional partnership. The four local governments ofthe City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, City of Salem and Town of Vinton established the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission. In spring of 1997 each of the four Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 E l'a '- C') o '- Q. >. l'a 5: s:: CI> CI> '- C> >. ~ l'a :> CI> .ll: o s:: l'a o ~ CI> .J::. .... ... o en ::l .... l'a .... <n Q N 2-1 E ('ll ~ en o l- e. >. ('ll ~ c Cl Cl ~ <.:) >. .E ('ll :> Cl .lit:: o C ('ll o Q:: Cl \; .... o 11\ :J ... ('ll .... VI ~ N 2-2 localities adopted the 1995 Plan as a component of its comprehensivelcommunity plan, with Roanoke County and the City of Roanoke also adopting additional policies. The four jurisdictions help fund the office of Greenway Coordinator on a per capita basis, match capital grants within their respective jurisdictions, oversee planning and construction projects, and provide extensive staff time and in-kind services for greenway construction and management. The greenways are owned and operated by the localities, and the respective parks and recreation departments have responsibility for management and maintenance. 2.2.2 Roanoke Vailey Greenway Commission As mentioned in Section 2.1, the Greenway Commission was formed by an Intergovernmental Agreement among the four local governments (Appendix B). It is comprised of three members appointed by each of these governments, one member appointed by the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), and non~voting ex-officio members representing the planning and parks departments, Western Virginia Land Trust, Pathfinders for Greenways, and other interested organizations. The purpose of the Greenway Commission is to "promote and facilitate coordinated direction and guidance in the planning, development, and maintenance of a system of greenways throughout the Roanoke Valley." In accordance with the Intergovernmental Agreement, the Greenway Commission's responsibilities are to encourage incorporation of greenways into each jurisdiction's planning efforts, explore greenway opportunities, make recommendations on legislation, investigate funding and grants, recommend standards, pursue partnerships, and coordinate the efforts of the federal, state, and local governments involved. When the Intergovernmental Agreement was adopted, the greenway movement in the valley was a new frontier. Over time each locality has developed internal processes and staff expertise to deal with many greenway issues, and thus over time the Greenway Commission's role has evolved. That role varies by jurisdiction, depending on the locality's needs and staffing. The Greenway Commission strives to be responsive in complementing the localities' programs and in finding resources to help meet localities' needs. 2.2.3 Pathfinders for Greenways The Greenway Commission is assisted by a volunteer, nonprofit group formed in March 1997. Pathfinders for Greenways is a 501(c)(3) grass-roots citizen organization with volunteer members united by the vision of establishing a first-class regional greenway system within the Roanoke Valley. The Pathfinders' purposes are to promote and encourage development of a greenway network, educate citizens and officials on greenway benefits and value, raise and receive gifts, donations and grants, organize volunteers to assist with greenway development and maintenance, and sponsor greenway promotional efforts. The Pathfinders have been particularly effective in building and maintaining natural surface trails. They donate 3-5,000 hours of volunteer service each year and have purchased over $40,000 worth of trail building equipment. 2.2.4 Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission The Regional Commission is a state-established regional planning organization. It provides assistance to local governments for land use planning, transportation planning, mapping, Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2001 project management services, and grant applications. The Regional Commission sponsored and facilitated development of the 1995 Plan and has developed the regional bicycle plans. It has continued to provide greenway services, particularly GPS data and GIS mapping, web assistance, bicycle route assessment and planning, and oPl?n space planning. The Greenway Coordinator serves on the Transportation Technical Committee of the Metropolitan Planning Organization of the Regional Commission. The Regional Commission obtained the grant for the update to the greenway plan and has provided significant staff time and support to the Greenway Commission. E <<l !.. 0) o !.. Q. >> <<l ~ C (\l (\l !.. C) >> .!E <<l :> (\l ..lI: o C <<l o t:lI: (\l .c: ... ... o C,I\ ::s ... <<l ... (f) .~ N 2.2.5 Other Partners The Intergovernmental Agreement included an ex-officio position on the Greenway Commission for the Western Virginia Land Trust. The Land Trust was established in the fall of 1996 and is the partner which can assist with acquisition of rights-of-way and transfer of property. Ex-officio members have been added to the Greenway Commission over the years to represent diverse groups interested in greenways such as running and bicycle clubs, equine enthusiasts, the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club, Western Virginia Water Authority, and other interested groups. Other groups which have been very involved in the program include Valley Beautiful Foundation, Roanoke Valley Urban Forestry Council, and Greater Raleigh Court Civic League. Other neighborhood groups have been involved with specific projects, and citizens, corporations, and civic organizations are encouraged to be actively involved in greenway planning and construction. The Greenway program has received valuable assistance from Virginia Road and Transportation Builders Association, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, corporations, and volunteers from Rotary, Kiwanis, Valley Area Shared Trails, Roanoke College, Virginia Tech, North Cross School, the Governor's School for Science and Technology, and Faith Christian School. The Greenway Commission has established important formal and informal connections to state and federal agencies. In 2002 the Blue Ridge Parkway approved a General Agreement with the Greenway Commission that allows working cooperatively to develop and maintain trails on and connecting to Parkway facilities. Greenway Commission members and staff have been very active with state agencies such as the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Department of Forestry, Department of Transportation, and Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. In 1999 the first statewide greenway and trail conference was held in Roanoke. The Greenway Commission and staff have assisted with all subsequent statewide greenway conferences and workshops and have provided advice to a number of nearby jurisdictions interested in planning and constructing greenway systems. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 2-3 E 2.3 Summary of 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan ~ The 1995 Plan was developed as a regional project by the four local governments, Regional en o Commission, and citizens, with guidance from a nationally renowned consultant, Greenways, I., 0. Inc. Development of the plan included speakers, meetings with elected officials and ~ community leaders, and three public input workshops. The 1995 Plan included 51 conceptual ~ greenway routes. It described the benefits of greenways, design criteria, funding strategies, ~ potential corridors, design guidelines, and management and maintenance issues. It is " available on-line at http://www,rvarc.orq, ~ Cll :> Ql ..lI: o I: Cll o Q:: Ql ..t: ... ... o 1Il :::7 ... ~ ... II) c N The 1995 Conceotual Greenwav Plan. Roanoke Vallev. Virainia included 51 potential corridors. 2-4 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 2.4 Progress on the 1995 Plan 2.4.1 Implementation Schedule The 1995 Plan began the process of establishing a structure for developing a greenway network. It recommended an implementation schedule wherein the first task was formation of an intergovernmental organization and a citizens' advocacy group. This was completed when the Greenway Commission and Pathfinders for Greenways were established in 1997. Secondly, the 1995 Plan recommended a pilot project; Mill Mountain Greenway was selected and has since been completed. It recommended master plans for phase I and then phase II projects; several of these have been completed. It recommended marketing literature and maps, which have been developed. The 1995 Plan recommended an evaluation after ten years, which is the process documented in this Update. More detail on completion of the 1995 strategies is included in Section 2.4.7, E ~ "- m o t.- o. :>. ~ ill: c:: CI> CI> t.- " ; ~ :> CI> .l:( o c:: ~ o 0:: CI> .s:: ... ... o l/'I :I ... ~ ... (I) q N 2.4.2 Design Guidelines The Intergovernmental Agreement charged the Greenway Commission with recommending standards for the design and construction of greenways. Standards for on-road facilities are mandated by the Virginia Department of Transportation and by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). In 1997 the Greenway Commission drafted guidelines for development of the off-road greenway routes with trails, based on federal, state, and other published guidelines. These guidelines recognized that different users require different surfaces and that different environments call for different levels of development. While each locality is responsible for its respective greenway and trail facilities, the Greenway Commission's goal was to encourage uniformity in design of regional greenways, suggest best practices for consideration by each locality, and provide guidance for distinctions in levels of development. Class A The most developed greenways include a hard surfaced trail to accommodate a range of activities and high levels of use. These greenways are highly suitable for urban environments where wheeled modes of travel such as strollers, wheelchairs, skateboards, and roller blades are common. High use and urban sights and amenities are expected, but users also are able to enjoy a park-like environment or natural area. Trails are paved with either asphalt or concrete. Traffic control devices such as lane markings and bicycle speed .Iimits are acceptable. Facilities are handicapped-accessible. The Roanoke River Greenway, Lick Run Greenway, and Garst Mill Park Greenway are examples of this Class A environment. Class B These greenways are built in areas where moderate use is expected and a more natural environment is available. Trails could be hard surfaced, but often the surface is "cinders" similar to a rail-trail, with compacted aggregate stone or wood chips. Narrower trail widths are acceptable in some cases, and users are expected to use courtesy when passing others. These surfaces do not accommodate as many wheeled uses but offer a softer surface for Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 2-5 E ro 1.. en o 1.. c.. >. l\l 51 i: Ql Ql 1.. c:l >. j! l\l :> Ql ~ o i: l\l o l:i:: Ql .i: .... ... o ell :::l .... l\l .... (I) q N 2-6 2.4.3 walking and running and a more relaxed environment. Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail and Wolf Creek Greenway are representative of Class B greenways. Class C The third c~tegory for Roanoke Valley greenways has natural surfaced trails. These offer a rural or wooded environment and opportunities for long distance walking, hiking, mountain biking, and possibly horseback riding where approved. Trail widths are narrower, and trails may have steeper grades and more challenging terrain. Murray Run Greenway and the trails on Mill Mountain, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Carvins Cove are Class C facilities. These trails can be built and maintained by volunteers. Setting and Use Table Design Factor Class A B C User Joggers Joggers Walkers Walkers Walkers Hikers Bicyclists Bicyclists Mountain bikers Skateboarders Mountain bikers Horseback riders Wheelchair users Horseback riders (where (where approved) Roller bladers approved) Distance runners Stroller Dushers Use Level Hiah Moderate Moderate to Low Setting Urban, suburban. City sights less obvious. Natural or rural Universally Park-like. environment, accessible. removed from city siahts. Surface Asphalt or concrete Crushed aggregate stone, Natural surface, wood chips, or wood chips, or hard surface crushed stone Priorities in 1995 Plan The 1995 Plan listed several priority projects. It confirmed that valley residents felt the top priority should be a greenway paralleling the Roanoke River. Other routes for which there was public support were also listed, but there was no analysis of the feasibility of any routes. The priority projects . listed in the 1995 Plan and the progress on them is shown in the table below. Further information on each is available in Sections 2.4.4, 2.4.5, and 5. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 ._- Priority from Summary of Status and Obstacles 1995 Plan Roanoke River Status: The Roanoke River Greenway has remained the priority project. Three miles have been built. Master plans have been completed. Obstacles: Coordination with sewer and flood projects, right-of-way acquisition, proximity of railroad, proximity of businesses, terrain, flooding. Mudlick Status: The section in Garst Mill Park has been completed. Two other Creek/Garst rights-of-way have been donated. Mill Obstacles: Most .of the creek is in residential backyards, making right-of- . way difficult; floodinq. Blue Ridge Status: A General Agreement with the Parkway has been completed. Six Parkway (on miles of off-road trail have been refurbished. The Parkway has completed and off road) feasibility study of an off-road multi-use path. Draft trail plan has been developed. Obstacles: Parkway is managed by National Park Service; Parkway has been involved in development of its own General Management Plan; Parkway focus is on motor road, not trails. Salem Rail Status: Opened in 1999, 1.7 miles. Still needs bridge across creek. Trail (Hanging Obstacles: Flooding, restricted right-of-way, agreements with VDOT about Rock) Enhancement fundinq. Tinker Creek Status: First mile opened in 2002. Conceptual plan completed in 2000. Obstacles: Right-of-way acquisition, narrow corridor next to roads, flooding, private residences. Downtown Status: Mill Mountain Greenway opened in 2003. Connections via trails on Roanoke to Mill Mountain and the Parkway are open to Pitzer Road. Trails at Explore Explore Park have been built. via Mill Mtn. Obstacles: Explore Park is now under option to private developer; trail completion is dependent on Parkway schedule in completing trail plan; connections still needed throuqh market area. Connection to Status: This is an existing trail. No new connection has been identified or Appal. Trail via authorized. The City has provided a permanent easement for the AT. Carvins Cove Electric Rdl Rt. Status: Minimal progress. VDOT has paved shoulders when resurfacing. 419 Obstacles: No off road corridor has been explored. Wolf Creek Status: Over two miles have been built from Hardy Rd to Blue Ridge Pkwy. Obstacles: Connection to Roanoke River would require right-of-way through very steep terrain. Stewartsville Status: No progress. This was reviewed during bikeway planning and was Road! Rt. 24 not considered a popular route. Bicyclists prefer Mountain View Road which is being rebuilt with bike lanes. Connection to Status: Minimal progress. Location options have been explored. existing horse Connections have been suggested to Blue Ridge Pkwy as part of its trail trails plan. Input has been provided to the Jefferson National Forest. Horse parking is now available at Carvins Cove. Perimeter Trail included in this Update. E I1l To. 0) o To. Q. :>. I1l ~ C CLl CLl To. C) :>. ~ I1l ::- CLl .=:: o c I1l o = CLl .c ... .... o CII ::I .... I1l ... 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B Roanoke Vallev Greenwavs uilt 1995-2006 Greenway Locality Class Year Ooened Mileaae Garst Mill Park Roanoke County A 1997 0.5 Greenway on (Paved) Mudlick Creek Hanging Rock Roanoke County, City B 1999 1.7 Battlefield Trail of Salem (Cinder) Lick Run Greenway City of Roanoke A 1999,2002, 3.0 (Paved) 2006 Mill Mountain City of Roanoke A 2003 3.5 Greenway (Paved) Mill Mountain Star City of Roanoke C 1999 1.7 Trail* (Natural) Murray Run City of Roanoke B-C 2001-2005 2.8 Greenway (Cinder, natural) Roanoke River City of Roanoke A 1999-2006 2.5 Greenway (Paved) Roanoke River City of Salem A 2002 0.5 Greenway - David (Paved) Smith Trail Tinker Creek City of Roanoke A 2002 1.25 Greenway (Paved) Wolf Creek Vinton, Roanoke B 1999,2001, 2.5 Greenway County (Cinder) 2005,2006 Total 19.95 * Built with assistance from Pathfinders for Greenways Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2()07 In addition, Pathfinders for Greenways, working with the Greenway Commission and localities, has completed the following natural surface trails, structures, and features which provide important connections and amenities for the greenway network. 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CI) o N Trail Location Task Year Mileaae Bennett Springs Carvins Cove Construction 2004 1 structure Bridqe Chestnut Ridge Loop Blue Ridge Parkway Reconstruction 2004 6 miles Trail Fern Park Trail City of Roanoke Construction 2006 1 mile Fishburn Park Rain City of Roanoke Construction 2005 1 garden Garden Four Gorqes Trail Carvins Cove Construction 2005-06 3 miles Horse Trail from Blue Ridge Parkway Reconstruction 2003 2 miles Stewarts Knob to Rt. 24 Kiosks Blue Ridge Parkway, Construction of 2002-03 4 structures Murray Run, Wolf 4 kiosks Creek Monument Trail Mill Mountain Park Reconstruction 2002 1.5 miles Murray Run City of Roanoke Construction of 2001- 2 structures Greenway bridqes 2 bridqes 2006 Ridaeline Trail Mill Mountain Park Construction 2005 1 mile Roanoke River Trail Blue Ridae Parkway Repairs 2005 0.5 mile Trouqh Trail Carvins Cove Relocation 2005 1 mile Wolf Creek Bridges Vinton, Roanoke Construction 1999,20 3 structures County 01 Total 16 miles 11 structures 2.4.5 Greenway Planning In addition to construction, the Greenway Commission, localities, and Pathfinders have worked on planning and design for other routes listed in the 1995 Plan. Each of the localities has updated its Comprehensive Plan since 1995 and each has prioritized its greenway routes. The matrices on the following pages show the status of On-road and Off-road routes in the 1995 Plan. . Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 2-9 E ro k en o I. Q.. :>. ro $1 i: ~ ~ ... c:l :>. ~ ro :> ~ ~ o i: m o c:: ~ .i: .... .... o '" :I .... (\'j .... II) C! N Status of Off-Road Routes Included in the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan o.omI fxI2Illm:. .Bightgl PRo] ECT NAME fImtt Rd. Jlal:liJte tilm WlY Construction COMMENTS Aooalachain Trail 3 Off 1 1 I 1 1 1 1985 Easement 1998 Back Creek 45 Off 1 Barnhardt Creek 36 Off 1 Carvin Creek 9 Off 1 1 Drv Hollow 34 Off 1 Garnand Branch 41 Off 1 1 Gish Branch 14 Off x G lade Creek 26 Off 1 1 G lenwood Horse Trail Link 27 Off 1 1 Hanaina Rock Battlefield Trail 15 Off 1 1 I 1 1 1 1999 I Hanaina Rock B ridae 15 Off 1 1 I I 1 2007-08 Homers Branch 11 Off x Horse Pen Branch 7 Off 1 Lick Run 21 Off 15ection4 21 Off 1 1 I 1 I 1 1999 15 ection 3 21 Off 1 1 I I I 1 2002 15ection 1&2 21 Off 1 1 I I I 1 2006 Masan Creek 4 Off 1 Partial Mill Mountain 44 Off'on Downtown-j> iedrnont P k 44 Off'on 1 1 I I I 1 2003 Piedrnont-iJo Prosoect 44 Off,on 1 1 I I 1 1 2003 Mill Mtn Pk 5 our Rd 44 On 1 Add to Bike Plan Mill Mtn 5 tar Trail 44 Off 1 1 I I 1 1 1999 Mudlick Creek 37 Off Hiah 5 chool 37 Off 1 1 HS-Garst Mill Park 37 Off'on 1 1 One tract Garst Mill Park 37 Off 1 1 1 I 1 1 1997 GMP-Roanoke River 37 Off'on I. One tract Murrav Run 43 Off G randin-track 43 n.41 Off 1 1 I 1 1 Partial 2003 Track-llrarnbleton 43 0.41 Off 1 1 I 1 I 1 2001 Fishburn Park 43 0.41 Off 1 1 I 1 I 1 2004 F ishburn{:olonial 43. o. 41 Off 1 1 1 1 I 1 2004 Colonial-{)aden 43. o. 41 Off 1 Paint Bank Branch 10 Off x Roanoke RiverTributarv 12 Off 1 Drv Branch, aolf course Roanoke RiverTributarv 28 Off x Uo Twelve O'clock Knol Route to Aooalachain Trail 8 Off 1 Route to 5 rnith Mountain Lake 46 Off Bvothers In Franklin Co, Plan Tinke r Creek 24 Off Kenwood-W ise Ave. 24 Off 1 1 I 1 I 1 2003 Wise Ave.{:ountv line 24 Off 1 1 Conceptual plan in 2000 Co line.{arvins Cove 24 Off 1 1 Two tracts in coooeration wi R CIT Connection 24. 0.41 Off 1 Virainia Tech Wolf Creek 51 Off IRoanoke R+iardv Rd 51 Off 1 IHardv-Stonebridae Pk 51 Off 1 1 1 1 I 1999 2001 IS tone bridoe -ll R P 51 Off 1 1 I 1 I 1 2005-2006 Will ooen 2007 2-10 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Status of Oft-Road Routes Included in the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan PROJECT NAME I1al:IiYe flanning COMbuction IrnnTIlm ~ Roanoke River t Dixie Cavems-G reen Hill 32 Off I Green Hill Park-Diuquids Lane 32 Off I I I I I 2007 Diuquids Lane-Mill Lane 32 Off I I Mill Lane-E ddv Street 32 Off I I I Partial 2002 opened to E ddv S treet{olorado Street 32 Off I I I I I I Partial Williams Br. Colorado S treet-Apperson Drive 32 Off I I I I . Apperson Drive-Apperson Drive 32 Off I I I I Apperson Drive-Roanoke City Line 32 Off I I I I Roanoke City Line-Mudlick 32 Off I I Partial Partial Phase II of Flood P roj. Mudlick1l ridqe Street 32 Off I I Partial Partial Phase II of Flood P roj, Bridqe Street-Memorial Avenue 32 Off I I Partial Partial Phase II of Flood P roj, Memorial Avenue-W asena Park 32 Off I I I Phase II off lood P roi, Wasena Park-l'iedmont Park 32 Off I I I I I I Partial Phase I of Flood P roi. Piedmont Park-9th Street 32 Off I I I I I 2007 Phase I off lood P roj. 9th S treet1l rownlee 32 Off I I I I I I 2007 W ill open in 2007 B rownlee-G olden Park{ity line 32 Off I I Bridqe to Tinker Creek 32 Off I I Partial Roanoke City line1llue Ridqe Parkwc 32 Off I I Blue Ridqe Parkway to Back Creek 32 Off I I Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 IE C'Cl lo. en o lo. Q. :>. C'Cl $: c: 41 41 lo. 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VI ~ N Status of On-Road Routes Included in the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan PROJECT NAME fIm1 QnD[.Bd. ~ Six:Yr.fIml flanning Consbuclion ~ COMMENTS Sidewalks and bike lanes included 10th Street 22 On I I I I in clans Gen, Agreement to mrk on trails; Draft Trail Plan 04; BRP bike study Blue R idae P arkwav 49 On I I in OS;Final Trail Plan FY08 Brandon Road 38 On Salem line-Mudlick 38 On I I I I I I I Widened outside lane, sidewalks Mudlick-F ranklin 38 On I Colonial Avenue 40 On City 40 On I I Partial Bike lanes nearVWCC Plans show paved shoulder, neighborhood requesting sidewalks, County 40 On I I I bike lanes Cotton Hill Road No# On I I Dale AvenueAlullitt 31 On I I I I I 2004 Traffic calmina installed Traffic calming in village, bike lanes Grandin Road 39 On I Partial on Memorial Hardv Road No# On Vinton No# On I I I I I I 2003 Includes bike lanes and sidewalks Sidewalk included on Wolf Creek County No# On I bridae Hershberaer Road 17 On I Bike lanes denied; paved shoulder Hollins Road 19 On I I I I I included ae Vallev Road No# On I l vnchburo 6 alem TurnDike 30 On I Main Street in Salem 20 On East -Salem 20 On I I I I West -County 20 On I I I I I Plans include 12' caved shoulder Peters Creek Road Extension 29 On I I I I I I I Widened outside lane, sidewalks Peters Creek,Creen Ridae Road 16 On I Plantation Road 18 On I Red lane 13 On x Route 622 radshaw Road 2 On x Route 639 arbourwood Road 35 On x Route 785 lacksburo Road 1 On x 76 Bike Route Paved shoulder included in last Route 419flectric Road 48 On I resurfacina R utrouqh Road 42 On x Salem Hiqh School Connection No# On x S tewartsville Road 33 On x Reviewed in Bike Plan Thomcson Memorial No# On x TimbelView Road 5 On I US 220 50 On I Paved shoulder requested US 221 Alrambleton Avenue 47 On I I I I Plans include caved shoulder US460,Challenoer Avenue 25 On I Williamson Road 23 On I Traffic calmina in some carts Wood Haven Road 6 On x 2-12 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2001 Grants and Allocations for Roanoke Valley GreerMaYS Year AV\a~d Federal State Local Private Total 1995 $ 549,300 $ 4,<XXl $ 30, <XXl $ - $ 585,295 19% $ 240,<XXl $ 25,<XXl $ fD,<XXl $ 10,<XXl $ 336,9% 1997 $ 350,<XXl $ 35,242 $ 848, 450 $ 1 , <XXl $ 1,236,689 1998 $ 3OO,<XXl $ 48,250 $ eo, 700 $ 31,500 $ 468,448 1999 $ 575,<XXl $ 217,460 $ J 00,<XXl $ 45,700 $ 940,159 2<XXl $ 3oo,<XXl $ 84,<XXl $ 234,<XXl $ 215,<XXl $ 835,<XXl 2001 $ 269,<XXl $ 87,440 $ 555,100 $ 5,<XXl $ 918,541 2002 $ 2oo,<XXl $ 48,250 $ 23O,<XXl $ 3,500 $ 483,752 2003 $ 1oo,<XXl $ 51,950 $ 23O,<XXl $ 4,050 $ 388,003 2004 $ 2,437,400 $ 44,980 $ 245,<XXl $ 21,241 $ 2,750,625 2005 $ 294,<XXl $ 102,~ $ 250,026 $ 11 ,500 $ 6a:>,431 2<XX> $ 1 055.<XXl $ - $ 1.080 <XXl $ 88,<XXl $ 2.225 <XX> Total $ 6,669,700 $ 749,472 $ 3,949,276 $ 436,491 $ 11 ,804,939 E <<l j". en o ... 0. :>\ <<l ~ C CI) CI) ... C) :>\ .! <<l ::- CI) ~ o C <<l o 0:: CI) .c::: ... .... o ell ::l ... <<l ... en ~ N 2.4.6 Greenway funding The greenway program has been funded through a variety of sources. Most of the federal and state monies are through grants. The local funds shown include operational funds to the Greenway Commission and capital allocations. The private funds are donations. Locality staff time is not included. 2.4.7 Review of 1995 Goals, Objectives and Strategies The 1995 Plan presents a holistic vision for a valley-wide greenway system. That plan identifies many greenway corridors to establish an interconnected trail system. However, the greenway system is more than just an alternative transportation and recreation facility. The 1995 Plan addressed not just the physical infrastructure but the following as well: . Recreation opportunities . Wellness of the Valley's citizens (health and fitness needs/active lifestyle) . Preservation/conservation of natural resources . Educational opportunities . Economic development potential These ideas are represented as seven goals with 45 related objectives and strategies. The consultant, LandDesign, and Steering Committee for the Update reviewed these strategies and subjectively evaluated the success in achieving each. The table below lists the goals and objectives/strategies and ranks the degree of progress on each as: None, Low, Moderate, or High. These goals, objectives and strategies represent an ambitious concept that could create a model greenway system. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 2-13 E IV ~ en o ~ 0.. >. IV :: I: III III ~ C:l >. l!! IV :> III ~ o I: IV o c:: III .s:: ... .... o III ::::J ... IV ... VI q N 2-14 Goals 1995 Plan 1. Transportation Provide corridors that bicyclists, pedestrians, and others can use to get from one place to another as an alternative to motor vehicle use. 2. Safety Design a greenway system that maximizes safety of greenway system users and nearby property owners and neighborhoods. 3. Recreation/ Fitness/Health Design the green way system as both a recreational resource and as public access to other recreational resources, offering a full spectrum of recreation and exercise o/J/Jottunities. Progress on 1995 Goals and Objectives Obiectives/StrateQies Quoted from 1995 Plan Progress . Provide greenways that connect schools, . Moderate libraries, shopping centers, work sites, parks and other places in the community. . Provide connections between mass transit sites . Low and make arrangements for safe storage of greenway system users' bicycles (or other belongings) while they are using the transit system. . Identify and make plans for existing roads that . Moderate should be widened or othelWise modified to accommodate bicycles and pedestrians. . Initiate Valley-wide design and installation . Low standards to incorporate bicycle and pedestrian facilities on new roads and road improvement plans. . Initiate design standards that are sensitive to the . High disabled in order to ensure oppottunities for a varietv of users. . Establish integrated law enforcement and . Low emergency response programs that service the needs of greenway system users and landowners. . Incorporate into the greenway management . Moderate system appropriate safety and security strategies. . Design the greenway system to accommodate . Moderate different activities (such as horseback riding and bicycling) with a minimum of user-conflict. . Improve bicycle safety by implementing safety . None education programs in local schools and the community. . Provide a greenway system that accommodates . High a variety of recreational activities. . Encourage businesses to establish and integrate . Low use of greenways into corporate health and wellness programs. . Promote programs and facilities that provide . Moderate oppottunities for individual health related activities. . Make each greenway a stand-alone destination . Moderate (as well as a link to other resources) by providing amenities such as benches, picnic areas, and workout stations. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Goals 1995 Plan 3. Recreation/ Fitness/Health (continued) 4. Education Educate the public about the need for . and benefits of greenways, and educate the greenway system user about the . area's natural ad cultural history. 5. Economic Development Address both the appropriate costs of implementing the greenway system (including land acquisition and capital improvements) and the benefits that will result from its creation. Goals 1995 Plan Obiectives/Strateoies Quoted from 1995 Plan Progress . Provide access to the Valley's existing and. Moderate proposed recreation areas, such as local parks, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Appalachian Trail. . Inform the public on how using the greenways . Moderate can help citizens increase personnel fitness and maintain healthy lifestyles. . Educate the community on the importance of. Moderate environmental conservation and restoration ecology. Develop a program of continuing education for. Low elected officials, agency staff, developers and engineers to define the latest technologies, design methodologies and land use practices for managing the environment. Increase public awareness of the importance of. Moderate the Roanoke River and its watershed lands to the future of the Roanoke Valley . Educate the public on the benefits and uses of. Moderate green ways. Develop an out-reach education program to attract new users. . Educate property owners of the economic . Low advantages of having a green way on or near their property. . Educate green way system users on proper. Moderate greenway system etiquette that respects the rights of adjacent property owners and other greenway system users. . Use the greenway system as an outdoor. Moderate Environmental Learning Lab for school and community use. . Provide historic information using trail markers . Low along historically significant trail corridors. . Provide maps and literature on trail length, . Moderate difficulty, restrictions and amenities. . Utilize the greenway system as an economic . Low development marketing tool for the Roanoke Valley. . Use greenway linkages to compliment and. Moderate enhance tourist attractions. . Document economic benefits of greenways, such . Low as increasing the value of land that lies contiguous to a green way and the benefits to a new business locating in the Roanoke Valley. E Cil ... 0) o ... 0. :>. Cil $: l: Q.l Q.l ... C) :>. ~ Cil :> Q.l .lI: o l: Cil o IX Q.l .l: .... .... o if> :::I .... Cil .... II) ~ N Obiectives/Strateoies Quoted from 1995 Plan Progress Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 .2-15 E t'J .. m o I.. Q. >0 t'J !il c Gl Gl .. c:l >0 ..S! t'J :> Gl ~ o C t'J o cr:: Gl J: .... ... o III :::I oW t'J .... en ~ N 2-16 5. Economic Development (continued) 6. Environmental Design a plan that preserves, promotes and enhances the Valleys environmental assets. 7. Organizational and Operational Implement the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan on a regional level and proceed with future greenway system planning and implementation. . Establish a mechanism to ensure continuing . maintenance of the green ways, such as using volunteers to keep maintenance costs low and starting Adopt-A-Greenway program. Utilize tax incentives, easements and other . approaches to encourage individuals and businesses to donate land, funding or materials. Establish procedures for subdivision developers . to provide donations of land orrights-of-way for greenway systems. Utilize existing rights-ot-way, utility corridors, and . other features to lower installation costs. Explore and obtain multiple sources of funding . for.qreenways. Encourage localities to include green ways as a . flood reduction strategy in the Roanoke Reaional Stormwater Manaqement Plan. Develop a valley-wide strategy for protecting . natural stream corridors and other open space, plus a mitigation program for addressing resources that have been adversely altered by land development Promote greenways as an alternative. transportation mode that can help reduce air pollution. Utilize areas adjacent to greenways as natural . areas that protect, maintain, or restore natural vegetation and aquatic and wildlife habitats. Design greenways to reduce non-point source . pollution in storm water runoff. Utilize greenways as buffer zones between . developed area and open spaces. Obtain local government and citizen support for . the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. Respond to citizen concerns such as safety . issues and user conflicts in the establishment and operation of the green way system. Establish standards for the design, operation, . and maintenance of the greenway system. Ensure that an organizational structure exists for . regional planning, implementation, and operation of greenways in the Roanoke Valley. Establish a non-profit organization to launch a . public awareness campaign, volunteer programs and fundraising efforts Select a pilot green way project and implement it. . Pursue implementation of other elements of the . Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moderate Moderate Low Low Moderate Moderate None Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate High Moderate Low High High High Moderate Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2001 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Purpose and Process for the Update Need for Update to the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan Description of the Study Area Funding for the Update Establishment of a Steering Committee Procurement of Professional Greenway Planning Services Community Involvement 3-1 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-4 3-4 3.0 PURPOSE AND PROCESS fOR THE UPDATE 3.1 Need for Update to the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan The 1995 Plan included a valley-wide map of potential greenway corridors. The corridors were broad-brush routes with minimal study of topography, green infrastructure, public health, private land issues, and economic development. It served the greenway process well in its initial endeavors, but over the years, as routes became better defined, some corridors were deemed unpractical or, at best, low on the respective jurisdiction's priority lists. As jurisdictions refined their own greenway priorities and other plans such as the Bikeway Plan were developed, the 1995 Plan became more dated. In 1995, greenways were a new concept to many in the valley, and staff from the four localities was still struggling with how greenways would be developed and managed. Today, citizens, governments, businesses, and civic leaders recognize the many benefits of greenways, including transportation, open space protection, flood mitigation, encouragement of healthy lifestyles, conservation, recreation, aesthetic improvement, and quality of life. Many developers are interested in including trails and greenways in residential and industrial developments and seek guidance on how to do this. The Greenway Commission has worked with adjacent counties on blueways, with the City of Roanoke on equestrian and mountain bike opportunities at Carvins Cove, and with the Blue Ridge Parkway to complete a trail plan that allows connections of greenways to Parkway trails. Since the 1995 Plan was completed, many related plans have been updated including comprehensive, neighborhood, and transportation plans. An Update to the 1995 Plan was needed to accurately reflect present conditions and facilitate coordination among the Greenway Commission, local governments, federal and state agencies, and other stakeholders in the future development of a regional greenway network. It was time to re-Iook at the 1995 Plan maps and better define the routes utilizing the experience of ten years of greenway development and planning. There were other issues a new plan would need to address. Many in the community felt the process of implementing the greenway program was too slow. Although over 19 miles of trail have been constructed, many felt that there had to be a faster, more efficient means of getting greenways financed and built. While conceptual master plans have been developed for 45 miles of greenway, these plans have not always led subsequently to preliminary engineering, acquisition of right-of-way, and construction, and have seldom been officially adopted by the affected localities. In some cases opportunities for right-of-way donations have been "missed" because master plans were either not completed or not adopted. On occasions grant funding for construction has been received prior to engineering and right-of-way acquisition, making it difficult to meet deadlines. On other occasions grants have been received before matching funds have been secured. The Greenway Commission felt that a comprehensive review of the process was in order. That meant reviewing financial alternatives, engineering methods, procurement for construction, construction management, the role of the Greenway Commission, the role of the Greenway Coordinator, and a host of other issues. This update Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Q) ... III "0 Q. :::) Q) .s:: ... '- .E III III Q) Cot o "" Q. "0 C III Q) III o Q. '- ::I Q. q (") 3-1 Q) .... lU "tl Q. ::::l Q) .t:: .... l.. .e III III Q) U o l.. C. "tl I: lU Q) III o Q. l.. :l C. o M was an opportunity for the localities and Greenway Commission to look at the past ten years and create a document that would serve the community for the next decade. The Update to the 1995 Plan is the product of a collaborative effort among the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission, Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission, local governments, citizens, and other stakeholders. Other objectives of this Update are to harness the synergy among neighborhood and civic leaders, corporations, staff, and elected officials and to identify improvements needed to ensure that our greenway network provides seamless transportation corridors that capitalize on and showcase the green infrastructure and natural character of the Roanoke Valley. 3.2 Description of the Study Area The Roanoke Valley is located in southwest Virginia, within 500 miles of many of the major population, business, and economic regions of the United States. The valley is bisected by Interstate 81, which generally runs south to north, and the Roanoke River, which generally runs west to east. While some waters in Roanoke County flow to the James River and Chesapeake Bay, most of the valley is in the Upper Roanoke River drainage which flows to the Albemarle Sound in North Carolina. Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountain ranges, the Roanoke Valley is surrounded by mountains and benefits from many natural resources and public lands. Thesl? public lands are shown in green on the map included in this Update and include the Jefferson and George Washington National Forests, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Appalachian Trail, Havens Wildlife Management Area, Virginia's Explore Park, Carvins Cove Reserve, Spring Hollow Reservoir, and Poor Mountain Preserve. The table below shows that the population of the four localities in 2005 was 205,457. While the City of Roanoke has experienced population loss since 1990, it remains the largest locality represented in the Greenway Commission. Overall the valley's growth is limited, with Roanoke County experiencing the most increase in population since 1990. Total Population and Percent Change Given the 2005 population and the total number of completed greenway miles (205,457 population -;- 19.95 miles), the current mileage per capita is one mile of greenway for every 10,300 people. One of the case studies completed by LandDesign shows that Knoxville, TN has one mile per 6,600 people. Based on national standards, Pros Consulting has 3-2 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 recommended to the City of Roanoke that it strive for one mile of greenway per 3,300 people. Because obesity is one of the largest health issues in the Roanoke Valley, active living, walk ability, and proximity to greenways and parks have become increasingly important aspects of addressing health issues. The table below provides the total land area and population density for Roanoke Valley localities. The Town of Vinton has the highest population density with approximately 2,432 persons per square mile, Roanoke County is the least densely populated locality in the study area, with approximately 315 persons per square mile. Much of the County's population is in areas adjacent to the cities of Roanoke and Salem. Land Area and Population Density, 2000 Cit of Roanoke Cit of Salem Roanoke Count · Town of Vinton Total · Does not include the Town of Vinton. Source: US Census Bureau 3.2 308.0 2432 The table below lists population projections for the four localities, through 2030. The combined population is expected to be over 218,000 by 2030. This represents a 6.2 percent increase over the 2005 population. The populations of the cities of Roanoke and Salem are projected to remain relatively stable over this period while Roanoke County is expected to account for the vast majority of growth. Population increases may translate into greater demand for an expanded Greenway system in the Roanoke Valley. Population Projections - 2010, 2020, and 2030 City of Roanoke Cit of Salem Roanoke County' Total Population · Includes the Town of Vinton . Source: Virginia Employment Commission 92,399 26,299 99,499 218,197 93,400 25,401 90,500 209,301 92,398 25,898 95,000 213,296 3.3 funding of the Update In the winter of 2005 the Virginia Department of Transportation announced that it would provide grant funding under the Pilot Transportation Planning Grant Program to address planning for special transportation needs. The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Q) ... (tl "0 0. ::> (Il .s:: ... ... .E CII CII Q) C,l o ... Q. "0 C III Q) CII o c. ... ~ Q. o M 3-3 ~ "'" ctl "t:l c.. :::::l ~ J: "'" l.. .g U'l U'l ~ U o l.. a. "t:l l: ctl ~ U'l o c.. l.. :! a. Q M Commission, partnering with the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission, applied for one of these grants to fund an update to the regional greenway plan. In July 2005 the Regional Commission received $73,000 in grant funding to update the greenway plan. Funding from the grant program was used to contract with the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and a private consultant for assistance in the update~ process. The Regional Commission also contributed transportation planning funding, staff hours, and a cash match to the project. Funded through transportation based monies, the Update does focus, as did the 1995 Plan, on those corridors which will include a trail, but the Update also considers the broad range of benefits of greenways as linear parks, as cited in Section 1.3. 3.4 Establishment of a Steering Committee A Steering Committee was formed to guide the update process. Steering Committee members included: Liz Belcher (Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator) Cristina Finch (City of Roanoke, Planning Division) Michael Gray (Virginia Department of Transportation) Bill Gordge (Pathfinders for Greenways) Anita McMillan (Town of Vinton, Department of Planning and Zoning) Linda Oberlender (Pathfinders for Greenways) Shane Sawyer (Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission) Janet Scheid (Roanoke County, Department of Community Development) Ian Shaw (City of Roanoke, Planning Division) Benjamin Tripp (City of Salem, Department of Planning and Development) Donnie Underwood (City of Roanoke, Department of Parks and Recreation) Lon Williams (Roanoke County, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism) Donald Witt (Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission) 3.5 Procurement of Professional Greenway Planning Services In August 2005 the Regional Commission advertised for professional assistance with the update. A consultant was sought to complete a management analysis, develop alternative funding strategies, provide comparisons with other communities, and recommend implementation strategies; LandDesign Inc., based in Charlotte, North Carolina, was selected to assist in the update process. . 3.6 Community Involvement The Steering Committee and consultant designed a variety of methods for involving the public, staff, and elected officials in the update to the greenway plan. Because the greenway program requires large outlays of capital funds to get greenways built and then operational funds to maintain them, political support is crucial. Greenway users and citizens can support the localities' allocation of funds and provide backing to staff and elected officials on issues such as right-of-way acquisition. Greenway users often know routes and opportunities better than staff and thus provide important input on routes. The methods for obtaining community input and the various comments are summarized in Section 4 and Appendix C. 3-4 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Community Involvement and Input Public Input Meetings Input from Elected Officials and Staff Corporate Input Input from Other Sources Discussion of Issues Goals 4-1 4-1 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-6 4-16 4.0 COMMUNITV INVOLVEMENT AND INPUT The Steering Committee and consultant selected a variety of methods for involving citizens, staff, and elected officials in the update to the greenway plan. These methods included: Citizens: . Two input meetings, one February 16, 2006 and one on June 8, 2006 . Continuous updates to the Regional Commission website, with on-line comment form and message board . Presentations to a variety of user and civic groups Staff: . Review of routes and priorities . Assessment of routes . Interviews with consultant . Steering Committee review of materials and development of plan . Greenway Commission assessment of roles and responsibilities Elected Officials: . Interviews with consultant . Presentation by consultant at Metropolitan Planning Organization and Regional Commission . Presentation by Greenway Commission at City Councils, Town Council, and Board of Supervisors meetings Input from these various sources is summarized in this section. 4.1 Public Input Meetings Two public meetings were held to receive input on routes and greenway-related issues. 4.1.1 first Public Input Meeting The initial public input meeting was held on February 16, 2006 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Roanoke Civic Center Exhibition Hall. This meeting was well attended with more than 125 people providing input and discussion on a range of greenway issues including: . Vision . Route Priorities . Problems . Improvements Needed . Community and Public Involvement Stakeholders had the opportunity to identify routes on maps and provide comments by completing a public input form and/or A large crowd attended the first public input meeting. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .... :::l Q. r:: "0 r:: <<l .... r:: '0 > c: ~ 'c :::l E E o (,) o ~ 4-1 participating in facilitated break-out sessions. The public input form was also made available on the website to be completed by those who could not attend the meeting. .... :J Q. .5 "0 C ~ .... c ~ E ~ ;::. "0 ;::. c During the break-out sessions, facilitators guided the discussion of the questions from the public input form and recorded/displayed the groups' comments. Following the break-out sessions, each group provided a brief summary of the discussion to the larger audience. The compiled public input from the first public meeting is provided in Appendix C. l:- '2 :J E E o (.) o ~ The Steering Committee and consultant distilled this input into key issues. Citizens provided feedback at break-out comment sessions at first public meeting. Public Input Meeting #1 . Key Issues . Prioritize routes to better focus effort to get greenways on the ground - Priority #1: Roanoke River Greenway. . Promote connectivity between greenways and other activity centers Idestinations. . Provide additional greenway information - signage, mapping, kiosks. . Provide additional amenities along greenways - trash bins, restrooms, signs, benches. . Increase publicity and promotion of greenways - races, special events, etc. . Promote sponsorship by corporations and adoption by neighborhoods. . Recognize greenways as an economic generator. . Recognize that some public lands are managed for specific purposes, e.g. Carvins Cove and Spring Hollow for watershed protection, Havens Wildlife Management Area for hunting, the Blue Ridge Parkway as a recreational motor road, the Appalachian Trail as a foot path for hikers. 4.1.2 Second Public Input Meeting The second public input meeting was held on June 8, 2006 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Virginia Western Community College. Between the first and second public meetings, the Steering Committee reviewed and analyzed input from the first meeting, held staff meetings in each locality to discuss priorities, field checked some routes, and revised maps. Approximately 80 people attended the second meeting. Staff and the consultant presented the key issues from the February meeting and the prioritization of greenways developed by the Steering Committee. Citizens review maps at the second public meeting. 4-2 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 The focus of this meeting was to present to the public some of the challenges faced by local governments and to get public input on methods of addressing these concerns. The critical issues to be addressed were: . Priorities of Routes . Acquisition Methods . Funding . Other Initiatives . Organization After the presentation, participants were given the opportunity to fill in a comment sheet and to express their opinions on alternatives under each issue, using a dot exercise. Comment sheets were also available. Public Input Meeting #2 - Key Comments . Finish the Roanoke River Greenway in the next five years. . Create an aggressive land acquisition program to acquire the right-of-way, using all methods of acquisition. . Use a variety of funding methods, including a bond, local government contributions, corporate donations, and privatelpublic sponsorships. . Increase information on existing greenways. . Increase greenway staffing to facilitate greenway development. The results of the dot exercise are shown in Appendix C. The issues from the public input meeting are discussed further below in Section 4.5. 4.2 Input from Elected Officials and Staff 4.2.1 Presentations to Regional Commission and Metropolitan Planning Organization The consultant made presentations to the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission and the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization on April 27, 2006. At these meetings Regional Commissioners and MPO representatives were asked to review various possible funding mechanisms and indicate their level of support for each mechanism and to provide any additional comments. 4.2.2 Key Stakeholder Interviews The consultant conducted qualitative telephone interviews with key stakeholders during the month of April 2006 to gain an understanding of perceptions and attitudes towards greenway development. The Steering Committee provided the consultant with a list of key stakeholders - elected officials, chief administrative officers, department heads, and other decision makers. From this list, the consultant conducted fifteen qualitative, anonymous, telephone interviews consisting of nine qualitative discussion questions pertaining to general greenway development and greenway specific funding. Most of those interviewed supported greenways, and understood the connection to economic development. Most were willing to consider a Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 ... ~ Q. .5 " c ~ ... C III E III > "5 > c ~ '2 ~ E E o (,.) o ~ 4-3 .... :J Q. .5 'tI !: <tl ... !: ell E ell :> "0 :> !: :>. ... '2 :::! E E C:f~ (.,) o <<i 4-4 variety of funding options, but unwilling to use condemnation to obtain the land. A summary of the Key Stakeholder Interviews is provided in Appendix C. 4.2.3 Work Sessions with Elected Officials Between June and October of 2006 the Greenway Commission met with each locality's elected officials at either a work session or a Council/Board meeting. There was significant support for greenways, but also continued concern about right-of-way acquisition and questions about the process for deciding the location when the north and south sides of the river were in different jurisdictions. 4.2.4 Input from Staff and Greenway Organizations , The Steering Committee and consultant used several methods to obtain additional input from the Greenway Commission, Pathfinders for Greenways, and local staff. These included homework .assignments, a survey, discussion of organizational options at meetings, and assessment of who should be doing various tasks. 4.3 Corporate Input After the first public input meeting in February of 2006, the Greenway Commission was approached by Ted Melnik, president of Novozymes Biologicals, Inc., for information about the greenway program. On April 4 Novozymes held a press conference to announce its support and commitment of $50,000/year for the next five years to help complete the Roanoke River Greenway. Mr. Melnik has made numerous presentations to solicit additional corporate and business support for the greenway program. An economic study completed by Dr. Sabine O'Hara for the Roanoke Business Council also emphasizes the importance of greenways and trails to attracting businesses to the region. Many corporate leaders have lived in other areas with more extensive greenway networks and recognize the importance of these facilities to their employees. Ted Melnik, president of Novozymes Biologicals, presents a $50,000 check to the Greenway Commission to show corporate supporl for finishing Roanoke River Greenway. A frequent request from the business community has been to see a business or implementation plan for the Roanoke River Greenway. The Greenway Commission has now asked the Steering Committee to work on compiling the necessary information and developing an implementation plan for Roanoke River Greenway through all jurisdictions. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 4.4 Input from Other Sources 4.4.1 Case Studies The consultant prepared four case studies, comparing the Roanoke Valley Greenway program to the efforts in Charlotte, NC, Indianapolis, IN, Knoxville, TN, and on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail in northern Virginia. These studies revealed organizational differences, as well as different sources of funding. The case studies are included in Appendix D. 4.4.2 local Park Plans During the time that the Greenway Plan update was being developed, Roanoke County was engaged in a year-long process to write its first Parks Master Plan and the City of Roanoke began a process of updating its 2000 Parks Master Plan. At the public meetings for both of these processes, there was strong support for greenways. Roanoke County's process included a statistically valid survey of County residents, asking about their needs and support for park facilities. This survey showed that more households (59%) felt a need for greenways than for any other park facility. Greenway development was the action most supported to improve parks and recreation facilities. The County Park Master Plan recommends increasing greenways and park trails. In the City of Roanoke's master plan update, a statistically valid survey of residents also showed greenways and walking/biking trails as the park facility most needed, with 50.2% of respondents finding it very important. When asked what actions were needed to improve parks and recreation facilities, development of walkinglbiking trails was again the first choice of respondents. 4.4.3 Blueways . In fall of 2005 the Greenway Commission was approached by a group of "blueway" advocates proposing that the Greenway Commission expand its role to include blueways. After a series of meetings, the group summarized its request in a letter stating that the goal of the blueways initiative was to "ensure the protection, preservation and appropriate economic and recreational use of the valley's waterways, particularly those waterways that interface with greenways and other open spaces." The Greenway Commission was asked to consider including in its work: education on stream and river issues, study of watershed land use with consideration of sedimentation and pollution loads, coordination of monitoring and stewardship, coordination of media relations, coordination of blueway clean-ups and water quality mitigation, partnering with community organizations, promotion of recreation and tourism, support of historic preservation along the river, and promotion of neighborhood utilization and adoption of blueways. The Greenway Commission decided to consider this request during the update to the 1995 Plan and to ask the consultant to assess the feasibility of including blueways in the Greenway Commission mission. This is discussed in Section 4.5.13. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 .... ::J 0.. 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The issues to be addressed are: Issue# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Source of Issue Public meetin s, cor orations Public meetin s Public meetin s Public meetin s Public meetin s, elected officials Public meetings, elected officials, corporations Public meetin s, cor orations Staff from other a encies Elected officials, staff Elected officials, staff, cor orations Public meetings, staff 4.5.1 Prioritization of Routes When the greenway program began, greenway advocates and staff agreed that it was important to get some trails on the ground and build grassroots support for the program. Each of the greenways built to date was initiated because of some factors which simplified implementation. In many cases the land was already in public ownership, and thus the most difficult of issues, right-of-way acquisition, was avoided. While Roanoke River Greenway has always been considered the priority project, construction of the greenway had to be coordinated around other public works projects, specifically the sewer interceptor line replacement and the flood reduction project. While the greenway was not built with the sewer line replacement, acquisition of land for that project did simplify completing the greenway in the Cities of Salem and Roanoke. The Roanoke River Greenway is now a component of the flood reduction project in the City of Roanoke, and federal funds are paying 50% of the cost of trail installation. Thus, coordination with these projects has Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 helped, albeit slowly, to build resources for completion of Roanoke River Greenway, and the flood project is now moving in a timely fashion. The priorities in the 1995 Plan were based on public input at the time (See Section 2.4.3). To the extent that these projects fall within the jurisdiction of the four local governments, progress has been made on implementation. The priorities identified then which have seen little progress are those which require action by another agency, such as Virginia Department of Transportation or the Slue Ridge Parkway. Some projects that were not priorities were implemented as a result of unique opportunities, such as coordination with other projects. An example would be a portion of Lick Run Greenway, which was coordinated with the interchange construction for Valley View Extension. A key comment during the update has been that the greenway program needs to be more focused on fewer projects and that the projects need to connect to provide longer trail opportunities. The priorities in this Update are based on input from citizens, staff, elected officials, and corporations, assessments of feasibility, importance to the regional network, benefits, opportunities, and resources. The projects have been divided into four priorities. (See Chapter 5.) The rationale for these priorities is: Priority #1 Route: This will be the most important project, Roanoke River Greenway. It will be the only #1 priority, in order to focus efforts on finishing it within five years. This greenway offers the longest route when finished, the most opportunity for economic development on adjacent lands, the greatest attraction for tourists, the most recreation and health benefit for residents, the most opportunity for special events such as marathons, the most opportunity for water based recreation such as canoeing and fishing, the most opportunity to enhance appreciation of environmental resources, and the most opportunity to be a regional asset. Roanoke River Greenway is the "backbone'~ of the greenway network. Priority #2 Routes: These are important regional greenways, already underway, which could be finished in 5-10 years.. They include five north-south routes connecting to Roanoke River Greenway and three destination sites with clusters of trails. These routes provide the major side corridors of the .greenway network. Priority #3 Routes: These greenways are priorities within specific localities. These are important at the local level for enhancement of neighborhood values, economic development and public health. The goal is to finish these in 5-10 years. Most have already had some work done, such as planning or acquiring right~of-way. Some are neighborhood priorities. Priority #4 Routes: These are other greenway.projects to be addressed as opportunity and resources arise. Included in this group are several routes that Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 ... :J Q. .5 "0 I: l';l ... I: (l) E (l) > "0 > I: ~ '2 :J E E o (.) ~ ~ 4-7 ... ::3 0. .5 'tl t: <I'l ... t: G.l E G.l :> "0 :> c have strong citizen support but no resources in terms of land or funding. Also included are clusters of trails on other public lands that help provide connectivity for the greenway network. l:' '2 ::3 E E o (.) q "if 4.5.2 Connectivity among Greenways Because of the initial approach of building greenways where public land or right-of-way was already available, many of the greenways are short and do not have good connections to other greenways, trails or destinations. An interconnected, regional, greenway trail network provides a range of benefits - transportation, economic, environmental, and health - that, collectively and individually, improve the overall quality of life for residents of the Roanoke Valley. The need to promote greater connectivity among greenways and other activity centers/destinations was identified as a key issue at the public input meetings. Increasing connectivity between the greenway and trail networks and the transportation and recreation infrastructure can be accomplished through the development of a variety of accommodations. These could be temporary measures until a greenway is completed or they may be the long-term plan. These accommodations could include: Sidewalks Paved shoulders Bike lanes Wide travel lanes Shared streets and roadways Roadways with "Share the Road" signs Path adjacent to roadway Trails or other routes Neighborhood streets Alleys Signage and pavement markings Spot improvements Connectivity between greenways could be improved byon"road way finding and signage. Street maintenance and signage are locality functions within the Cities of Roanoke and Salem and the Town of Vinton; in Roanoke County the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for road maintenance. Under VDOT's new policy for integrating bicycle and pedestrian accommodations, the local district has initiated efforts to pave shoulders, erect signs, and stripe lanes in ways that improve bicycle safety and use. This issue will need to be addressed not only through construction of greenways but also through better identification of user needs, greater coordination between departments in each locality, better signage, and improvements to road and sidewalk infrastructure. The Regional Commission's new Mobility Map is a first step, as it helps show the connectivity among greenway trails, bike lanes, and bus routes. 4.5.3 Greenway Signage and Information A key issue noted during the Update process was the need for additional information on existing greenways. Examples of ways to improve information include signage and route markers, information kiosks, web site information, and brochures at visitor centers. 4-8 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 4.5,3.1 Signage and Route Markers The public input process cited the need for additional sign age and route markers' along greenways to assist users. Confusion for users is often due to insufficient number of signs, but may also be due to a combination of factors such as insufficient size/height or placement of the signs or route markers. Greenway signage across the Roanoke Valley varies considerably between different greenways as well as along individual routes. Signs are particularly important at greenway termini, when a greenway crosses roads or parking lots, or when a route changes from off- road to on-road. The photos above show the efforts to provide signage, pavement markings, and route markers along the Mill Mountain Greenway in the City of Roanoke. This greenway is at times off-road and at other times on sidewalks and streets. Although signage is adequate in some places, citizen comments have indicated that pavement markings and way finding posts are not always visible from a distance. A balance needs to be maintained with sensitivity to providing for user needs while limiting vertical signage that might detract from natural scenery and attractive landscapes. In addition to signage to assist in way finding, public input indicated the need for additional mileage markers, interpretive signs (cultural, historical), and environmental education. The need for increased consistency in greenway signage was also noted. A concern for the localities is cost control. Several departments have the ability to make metal-backed street signs themselves. Wooden or routed signs are usually more expensive. Within each locality signage design criteria need to be compatible with locality requirements, while meeting the user needs and recognizing the regional greenway network. 4.5.3.2 information Kiosk Kiosks are available downtown near the market, at Mill Mountain Star, at the Discovery Center, at Wolf Creek Greenway in Goode and Stonebridge Parks, at Stewarts Knob on the Slue Ridge Parkway, and at Fishburn Park. Ideally these should display mapping, contact information, Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2001 .... :J a. .5 "0 C <<l ... C Q) E Q) > '0 > c ... ~ '2 :J E E o (.) ~ ~ 4-9 ... :J a.. ..5 'tl !: It! ... c: ~ E ~ :> (5 :> !: >. ... '2 :J E E o (.) ~ ~ 4-10 interpretive information, and greenway descriptions. The kiosks could also promote greenway connections and educate the public on benefits of a greenway network. While several of the kiosks have been built by volunteers, localities have standards for signage and publications that volunteers may not be able to address. Maps and educational information for kiosks are items which require professional development and approval by the localities. 4.5,3,3Web Sites and Brochures The Greenway Commission's web site is www.Qreenways.orQ.Maintenance of the site and posting of timely information has been sporadic. Each locality and the Regional Commission also post greenway information on their web sites. In 1998 the Greenway Commission developed a greenway brochure with maps and information on benefits, volunteering, and greenway history. (This was revised and reprinted in 2003.) In 2002 the Pathfinders developed a less expensive brochure for users with sketched maps and drawings. This is currently being updated. Brochures for individual greenways have occasionally been developed prior to ribbon cuttings, but there is no family of brochures for the greenways. The Greenway Commission recognizes that the Internet is currently the most important source of information for many people. Pathfinders for Greenways have obtained a donation .to pay for redesigning the web site. After this is done, maintenance of the site by either staff or volunteers will be an on-going need. 4.5.4 Greenway Amenities The public has requested greenway amenities such as toilet facilities, trash receptacles, bike racks, water fountains, benches, and lighting. In the past the localities and Greenway Commission have focused on getting the trail built and have added amenities later as funds or donations became available. Amenities requiring infrastructure are more difficult to add than benches and trees. Flush toilets and water fountains which can be open year round require frost proof lines, which are often not available. lighting requires conduit and operational funds. In the past the localities have opted not to provide lights because parks are closed at night. Ultimately, all amenities require maintenance, whether it is bi-weekly trash removal or biennial painting. Localities are challenged to provide amenities and pay operational costs of maintaining them. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 At this time the addition of amenities to greenways can be a piece meal process. Localities may be approached with donations, grants, Eagle Scout projects, requests, and suggestions. The localities and Greenway Commission need to work together to develop a process for utilizing donations, providing consistent facilities, utilizing energy and water free designs, and maintaining amenities. 4.5.5 Publicity and Promotion Citizens and elected officials recognize that the Roanoke Valley greenway program needs more publicity and promotion. Common complaints are that many people don't know about the greenways, it is hard to find information, it is hard to locate the greenways, and it is difficult to know when you are on a greenway. Improvement to signage, information, and the web site (See 4.5.3) will address part of this issue. Another component is that greenways could be used more frequently for special events such as races and walks and for fund raisers for monies to speed up greenway construction. 4.5.6 Sponsorships Citizens and corporations suggested sponsorships as a method by which they could be involved and provide funding for greenways. A neighborhood or civic group initially sponsored several greenways. Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail was initially a project of the Hanging Rock Battlefield and Railway Preservation Foundation. The Greater Raleigh Court Civic League has sponsored Murray Run Greenway. Sponsorships by corporations could be a method for providing capital funds for construction as well as annual maintenance monies. Other communities, such as Laguna, CA, recognize sponsors who provide funding for greenway maintenance with small signs along the trails. Corporations are also often willing to provide manpower of employees for special projects like clean-ups or plantings. Companies adjacent to greenways are particularly good candidates to be sponsors, as greenway users would recognize their contribution and proximity to the trail. Development of a regional "adopt-a-greenway" program has been difficult because of the localities' different approaches to liability, volunteerism, and risk management. The City of Roanoke has developed a. Greenway Sponsorship program, which is utilized for adopting greenway sections. A similar system could be adapted to fit each jurisdiction's needs. The benefits include not only the manpower for minor maintenance like trash pick-up but also the ownership and watch functions that daily users can provide. 4.5.7 Economic Development Citizens and corporations have recognized the importance of greenways for economic development. In 2003-04 the Greenway Commission assisted with a state sponsored study of the economic impact of the Virginia Creeper, Washington & Old Dominion, and New River trails. This study confirmed that these trails are important economic generators for surrounding communities. The economic study by Dr. O'Hara (see 4.3) recognized trails as an important quality of life attraction for employees. Several corporate executives have been promoting greenways as important to their ability to attract employees and as a factor in their location in Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 ... :::J Co .5 "0 C ~ ... C U> E U> :> '0 :> c :;- '2 :::J E E o (.) o ~ 4-11 .... :::I Q. c: "C! c: (tl ... c: Ql E Ql :> (5 :> .5 ~ '2 :::I E E o (.) o ~ 4-12 the Roanoke Valley. Real estate agents and developers have already recognized the value of greenways and trails, and use this asset in advertising. The Roanoke River Greenway in particular has potential to contribute to the economic vitality of the Riverside Centre and other industrial complexes. Other communities also . see small business impacts once greenways of substantial length are built. 4.5.8 Trails on Other Public lands Within the Valley there are federal, state and local lands which are managed for specific purposes and include trail networks. Many citizens voiced their need to be connected to these trail systems. Agency personnel expressed concern for recognition of their specific management direction. The Steering Committee recognized the following federal, state, and local trail networks as important destinations for greenway users. In response to public input and with consideration of agency concerns, these trails are included in this plan as existing networks which are destinations within the greenway network. These are described in more detail in Section 5. Federal: . Appalachian National Scenic Trail, managed for foot travel only . Blue Ridge Parkway, Chestnut Ridge Trail, managed for pedestrian and horse use, may be proposed for multiple use . Blue Ridge Parkway Horse Trail, managed for pedestrian and horse use . Jefferson and George Washington National Forest trails, managed for multiple use State: . Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Birding and Wildlife Trail, a mapped network of existing local and state park sites where birding and wildlife observation are available . Havens Wildlife Management Area trails and roads, managed for hunting and wildlife observation . Virginia's Explore Park trails, hiking and mountain biking . Poor Mountain Preserve, a Natural Heritage preserve, hiking trails Local: . Carvins Cove Natural Reserve trails, multiple use . Green Hill Park trails, multiple use . Mill Mountain Park trails, multiple use but hiking only on Star Trail . Spring Hollow Reservoir trails, not yet developed, proposed for multiple use Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Within locality parks there are other trails providing on-site recreation opportunities. These are not included in the Greenway Plan unless they provide connections to destinations beyond the park. 4.5.9 land Acquisition for Greenways Elected officials recognize land acquisition as the most sensitive issue for greenway development. The four localities own and operate the greenways. Because of the linear nature of greenways, many properties may be crossed. Some greenway easements have been donated and others proffered as part of rezonings. The City of Roanoke has acquired numerous properties for Lick Run, Mill Mountain, and Roanoke River Greenways. Roanoke River properties were bought in conjunction with the flood reduction project, where City Council has authorized condemnation if needed. Elected officials from other jurisdictions have expressed reluctance to consider using condemnation but are amenable to donation or purchase. The City of Salem acquired many properties along the river when installing the sewer line and is proceeding with acquisition of easements needed for Roanoke River Greenway. 4.5.10 Funding Construction costs for greenways have increased dramatically in the last five years and are expected to continue to do so. Costs vary depending on the trail surface and the terrain. Volunteers can build natural surface trails at minimal cost. Class B trails with cinder surface cost $40,000-$100,0001 mile. Paved greenways in urban areas have ranged from $150,000- $800,000/mile. Bridges increase those costs. The Roanoke River Greenway alone is projected to cost $30 million. Funding for the greenway program has come from a variety of sources. (See Section 2.4.6.) The Roanoke Valley has received at least one Transportation Enhancement grant every year since 1995; this funding requires a 20% match. At least one locality has received a Virginia Recreational Trails grant every year also; these also require match. The Greenway Commission has assisted the localities with submission of these applications. In 2000 the Greenway Commission requested that the localities provide capital funding every year to get the Roanoke River Greenway completed. The City of Roanoke responded by putting $200,000 per year in its capital funds for greenways every year starting in 2001, and it has set up a multi-year action plan for its greenway effort through 2010. In 1999 the Greenway Commission received a challenge grant of $100,000 from a private foundation for Roanoke River Greenway in Salem. With the help of Salem staff the Greenway Commission raised the matching funds, but that effort took a year. The Greenway Commission is not currently staffed or set up for fundraising activities and campaigns. During LandDesign's review of funding issues, it concluded that the program is overly dependent on Transportation Enhancement Funds. The consultant's recommendation was that private giving increase to 25% of costs and locality contributions to 50%. The consultant recommended obtaining funding from all four sources (federal, state, local, private) every year. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 4-13 .... ::3 C. .5 "C C lU ... C CIl E CIl :> g .5 :;- '2 ::s E E o (.) o ~ .... :I 0.. .5 "0 r: (tl .... r: ell E ell :::- '0 :::- r: ;e-. '2 ::I E E 8 o o:i 4-14 4.5.11 Staffing Roles and Responsibility When the greenway program began, the four localities' representatives to the steering committee were planning staff. With formation of the Greenway Commission, parks and planning staff became ex-officio members of the Greenway Commission. In the early years some projects were coordinated by locality staff, and, for others, the Greenway Commission, Greenway Coordinator, and Pathfinders were important players. Many times the roles were dictated by the source of funding for the project, with paved trails with larger budgets requiring involvement of a variety of staff while natural surfaced trails involved more volunteers. As greenways were built, it became clear that staff from a variety of departments needed to be involved and that ultimately the parks departments were responsible for maintenance and management. Today the City of Roanoke and Roanoke County each have park planners responsible for greenway planning within the parks departments to lead local pmject planning and construction management. Over the years the Greenway Coordinator has assumed different roles in projects, depending on the needs of the localities. Because the roles and responsibilities have evolved, there have been times when responsibilities were unclear. As part of this update the Greenway Commission and Regional Commission included an organizational. analysis, which has been completed by the consultant, LandDesign. LandDesign has provided an outsider's perspective and has evaluated roles and responsibilities for the different partners. The recommendations of that analysis will need to be addressed further by the Greenway Commission and localities and may be further defined through revisions to the Intergovernmental Agreement. ' 4.5.12 Timeliness of Implementation Corporations and citizens have voiced concern about progress on greenways, particularly Roanoke River Greenway. The public wants to see Roanoke River Greenway completed within five years. To focus the valley's efforts and address this issue the Steering Committee developed priorities. (See Section 4.5.1.) In addition, the purpose of the organizational analysis was to improve efficiency. Efficient implementation requires a well defined project timeline, aggressive land acquisition, and continuous funding. Clear responsibilities and good coordination are needed to accomplish this. 4.5.13 Blueways The blueway group which approached the Greenway Commission in 2005 was actually looking for coordination of multiple activities along major streams and the river. While the term blueway could be interpreted to mean any stream or water body, it is generally used interchangeably with "water trail". (See Virginia Outdoors Plan, http://www.dcr.state.va.us.) Thus blueways are rivers and streams with sufficient depth and access to provide opportunity for water trails for canoeing and kayaking. Common blueway amenities and features include canoe and kayak access points, parking, route information on kiosks or maps, markers, toilet facilities, and outfitters for rentals and shuttles. The designated blueways closest to the Roanoke Valley are the New River Blueway, the James River Water Trail, and the Pigg River and Blackwater River Blueways in Franklin County. While the Greenway Commission and Steering Committee recognize the concerns of this group, they felt that the only opportunity in the valley for a blueway as a water trail is on Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Roanoke River. Other activities on smaller streams such as monitoring, land use studies, and clean-ups are the purview of other organizations and agencies. Should the four localities choose to enlarge the scope of the Greenway Commission, it would require substantial changes in organizational structure and staffing. Currently, the Roanoke River has many of the amenities associated with blueways. Local governments maintain several public access points along the river, and a commercial outdoors store is adjacent to the river on Apperson Drive. Amenities at public access points vary, but generally include parking areas, launching points for canoes, kayaks, and light boats, and trash receptacles. Many of these access points are located at public parks with additional land-based amenities (picnic tables and shelters, playgrounds, restrooms, and water fountains) or are in close proximity to commercial establishments. Numerous bridges crossing the Roanoke River provide emergency access for water related search and rescue situations. Moreover, once completed, the Roanoke River Greenway would provide access along the entire length of a Roanoke River Blueway. Canoe access sign in Wasena Park. Stream flows and water levels in Roanoke River are sufficient for blueway activities for about half the year. Typically in the summer flows may drop to levels that are not conducive to paddling (e.g., sections may not be floatable or vessels may scrape bottom.) The river level can increase significantly following periods of moderate to heavy precipitation. Real-time stream flow data for the Roanoke River Basin is available at: http://waterdata.usQs.Qov/va/nwis/current/?tvpe=f1ow&oroupkev=basin.cd. While the Roanoke River flows unimpeded through much of the valley, obstacles do exist; which may require portage. Underwater utility lines may be crossed during high water but not low; low water bridges may be passed in low water but not high. Obstacles that always require portage are the ledge in Wasena Park, the two low water bridges in Smith Park, and Niagara Dam. The Niagara Dam portage is on the left side of the river and, at one-quarter mile long, is the most physically demanding. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 4-15 .... :l Q. .5 "tl t: <<l ... t: (b E ~ > '0 > t: ~ '2 :l E E o (.) ~ ~ ... j c. .5 'tl c: ltl ... c: III E III :::- o :::- !: ~ '2 ::l E E o (.) o '<i 4-16 4.5.14 Design, Management, and Operations This issue encompasses a range of concerns raised by the public and staff about the way greenways are designed, managed and maintained. Examples are concerns about dogs, crime and security, emergency management, bicycle police patrols, dumping of trash, bicycle interaction with other users, maintenance, and budget. Design issues have been addressed over the years by using national standards, such as Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) to improve security in public areas and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials guidelines to consider design safety. While these guidelines have been considered in greenway design, staff may not know how well they are working. Users may, through experiences, recognize problem areas where accidents could happen prior to staff knowing. Thus, a loop of feedback from users and from staff who manage and maintain the greenways to those designing the greenways could provide for continual improvement. Other management issues may be ones that Park staff addresses frequently for other facilities. Many times design is influenced by available budget, and an acceptable solution may be built rather than the best solution. Staff charged with management of greenways need increases in budget to cover maintenance of new facilities as they are built. Interaction among departments is important, so that emergency management and police know where the greenways are and how to access them. Coordination among jurisdictions, within localities, and between citizens, volunteers, and staff is an on-going task which may require more attention. 4.6 Goals Since development of the 1995 Plan, public support fora regional greenway system has continued to grow. This is exhibited by the continued construction of trails and greenways over the last decade and responses from citizen surveys that show greenway development as a top priority issue for area residents. As greenway development has evolved over the past decade, so has recognition that the goals and objectives of the 1995 Plan must be modified to reflect implementation efforts to date and evolving needs and perceptions of the citizens and governments in the region. There is concern that the original 1995 Plan may have been too ambitious and that there has not been a focused effort to complete long sections of trail and connections between greenways. It is the goal of this Update to develop a more focused approach to implementation of the greenway system over the next ten years. The Update continues the previous 1995 Plan's goals to achieve a well connected transportation network that will satisfy recreational, health and fitness needs of the region's residents and to provide open spaces and buffers that will maintain and enhance the natural resources of the Valley. However, the Update also focuses efforts so that a base system of connected trails can be constructed in the near term (next five years). In this way a functional greenway system will be in place soon, while still allowing full completion of the system over time. This Update includes six goals to address the vision and issues raised through community involvement. These goals are essential to allow for construction of the base greenway system over the next five to ten years and provide for full construction over the longer term. The goals Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan; 2007 are shown below, with the issues they address. Implementation strategies for these goals are in Section 6. Goals Goals and Associated Issues Issues to be addressed 1. Greenway Construction Complete a connected greenway network of trails to provide the multiple benefits of a greenway system, with focus on finishing Roanoke River Greenway. 2. Funding Increase greenway funding to meet the goals for trail construction and completion of the greenway network. 3. Land Acquisition Develop a land acquisition program that provides rights-of-way needed for greenway construction. 4. Community Outreach and Education Develop a community outreach and education program that provides information on greenway opportunities and benefits. 5. Organizational Structure Refine the organizational structure to effectively and efficiently implement the Update to the Conceptual Greenway Plan and manage the growing greenway system. 6. Greenway Management Manage the greenway network to meet user needs, provide a range of experiences in a secure environment, and protect the natural resources. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 Prioritization of routes (4.5.1) Connectivity between greenways (4.5.2) Greenway signage and information (4.5.3) Greenway amenities (4.5.4) Trails on other public lands (4.5.8) Blueways (4.5.13) Funding (4.5.10) Timeliness of implementation (4.5.12) Land acquisition for greenways (4.5.9) Timeliness of implementation (4.5.12) Greenway signage and information (4.5.3) Publicity and promotion (4.5.5) Economic development (4.5.7) Sponsorships (4.5.6) Staffing, roles and responsibilities (4.5.11) Design, management, and operations (4.5.14) Greenway signage and information (4.5.3) Sponsorships (4.5.6) Staffinq, roles and responsibilities (4.5.11) 4-17 ... ;j Q. .5 "0 C ~ ... c Q) E Q) :> '0 :> c .e-. '2 ;j E E o (.) C! "lI" ... :J Q. i: "tl i: {iJ ... C Ql E Ql ::- "0 ::- c ;:. '2 :J E E o (.) ~ "If 4-18 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 5.0 Greenway Network 5-1 5.1 , Prioritization of Greenways 5-1 5.2 Priority #1 Roanoke River Greenway 5-4 5.3 Priority #2 Greenways 5-8 5.4 Priority #3 Greenways 5-23 5.5 Priority #4 Greenways 5-26 5.6 On-road Connections 5-32 . ' 5.0 GREENWAY NETWORK 5.1 Prioritization of Greenways The 1995 Plan recommended 51 greenway routes with each route labeled as either on-road or off-road on a map. In addition, it described six other routes not shown on the map. This Update focuses on the off-road routes and endorses the 2005 Bikeway Plan for on-road routes (Section 5.6). The Update includes 35 routes. In response to public input, the Steering Committee and each locality prioritized the off-road greenways and trails to provide more focus to implementation efforts. Priority #1 Route: The Roanoke River Greenway was identified as the most important greenway in the regional network. It will be the only #1 priority, in order to focus efforts on finishing it within five years. This greenway offers the longest route when finished, the most opportunity for economic development on adjacent lands, the greatest attraction for tourists, the most recreation and health benefit for residents, the most opportunity for special events such as marathons, the most opportunity for water based recreation such as canoeing and fishing, the most opportunity to enhance appreciation of environmental resources, and the most opportunity to be a regional asset. Roanoke River Greenway is the "backbone" of the greenway network. Cit of Roanoke Roanoke River Town of Vinton Roanoke River Priority #2 Routes: These are important regional projects, already underway, which could be finished in 5-10 years. They include five north-south routes connecting to Roanoke River Greenway and three destination sites with clusters of trails. These routes provide the major side corridors of the greenway network. Cit of Roanoke . Blue Ridge Parkway Trails . Carvins Cove Trail Network . Lick Run Greenway . Mill Mtn. Greenway . Mill Mtn. Park Trails . Tinker Creek Greenwa Priorit #2 Greenwa s Roanoke Count Cit of Salem · Blue Ridge Parkway . Hanging Rock Trails Battlefield · Hanging Rock Trail Battlefield Trail . Mason Creek · Lick Run Greenway Greenway . Mason Creek Greenway . Tinker Cr. Greenway . Wolf Cr. Greenwa Town of Vinton · Tinker Cr. Greenway . Wolf Creek Greenway Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 .:c I.. o 3: ... Z >> l'O 3: c III III I.. C) C! Lt) 5-1 Priority #3 Routes: ~ L. ! CI) z >-. co ~ r:: CI) II> L. C) ~ II) Cit of Roanoke . Biomed Loop . Garden City Greenway . Mudlick Creek Greenway . Murray Run Greenway . Neighborhood Connections Priority #4 Routes: Cit of Roanoke . Barnhardt Creek Greenway . Birding and Wildlife Trail sites . Glade Creek Greenway 5-2 These greenways are priorities within specific localities. These are important at the local level for enhancement of neighborhood values, economic development and public health. The goal is to finish these in 5-10 years. Most have already had some work done, such as planning or acquiring right-of-way. Some are neighborhood priorities. Town of Vinton . Glade Creek Greenway . Gladetown Trail These are other greenway projects to be addressed as opportunity and resources arise. Included in this group are several routes which have strong citizen support but no resources in terms of land or funding. Also included are clusters of trails on other public lands which help provide connectivity for the greenway network. Priorit #4 Greenwa s Roanoke Count . Appalachian Trail . Back Cr. Greenway . Barnhardt Creek Greenway . Birding and Wildlife Trail sites . Carvin Cr. Greenway . Catawba Greenway . Explore Park Trails . Green Hill Pk. Trails . Havens Wildlife Mgt. Area Trails . Jefferson National Forest Trails . Long Ridge Trail . Masons Cove Greenway . Murray Run Greenway . Perimeter Trail . Poor Mountain Preserve Trails . Roanoke River Grwy Extensions . S rin Hollow Trails Cit of Salem . Birding and Wildlife Trail sites . Dry Creek Greenway . Gish Branch Greenway Town of Vinton . Birding and Wildlife Trail sites Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2001 On the map included with this Update the routes are listed and numbered in alphabetical order. The table below shows the numbering system, jurisdiction, and surface expected for each trail. Roanoke Valley Greenway Network PROJECT NAME ~ Localities prinrjtv ~ Aooalachian Trail* 1 Roanoke C ountv 4 C Back Creek G reenwav 2 Roanoke County 4 B-C Barnhardt Creek G reenwa v 3 Roanoke C ountv, C itv of Roanoke 4 A-B -C B ioMed Loon 4 C itv of Roanoke 3 A B irdino and Wildlife Trail Sites 5 All 4 A-B -C Blue R idae P arkwav Trails * 6 Roanoke County. City of Roanoke 2 C Carvin Cree k G ree nwav 7 Roanoke County 4 A-B Carvins Cove Trail Network 8 C itv of Roanoke 2 .C Catawba G reenwav 9 Roanoke County 4 B-C Drv Creek G reenwav 10 Salem 4 A-B E xolore P ark Trails 11 Roanoke County 4 B-C Garde n C itv G ree nwav IG arnand Branch) 12 C itv of R oa noke 3 A-B Gish Branch Greenwav 13 Salem 4 B-C Glade Creek Greenwav 14 Roanoke County. Vinton 3 A-B -C 14 C itv of Roanoke 4 A-B G ladetown Trail 15 Vinton 3 C Green Hill Park Trails 16 Roanoke County 4 B-C Hanoino Rock Battlefield Trail 17 Roanoke County. Salem 2 B-C Havens Wildlife Manaaement Area Trails+ 18 Roanoke C ountv 4 C I efferson National ForestTrails* 19 Roanoke County 4 C Lick Run Greenwav 20 City of Roanoke Roanoke County 2 A Lona R idae Trail 21 Roanoke County 4 C Masons Cove Greenwav 22 Roanoke C ountv 4 B-C Mason Creek Greenwav 23 Salem Roanoke County 2 A-B Mill Mountain Greenwav 24 City of Roanoke 2 A Mill Mountain Park Trails 25 C itv of R oa noke 2 C M udlick Creek G reenwav (& Garst Mill) 26 Roanoke County. City of Roanoke 3 A-B Murrav Run G reenwav 27 Roanoke County 4 B-C 27 CitvofRoanoke 3 B-C P erimete r Trail 28 Roanoke & Botetourt Counties 4 C Poor Mountain Preserve Trails + 29 Roanoke C ountv 4 C Read Mountain Trails 30 Roanoke County 3 C Roanoke RiverGreenwav 31 All 1 A-B -C Roanoke RiverGreenwav Extensions 32 Franklin Montaomerv Counties 4 A-B -C S mina Hollow Trails 33 Roanoke C ountv 4 C Tinker Creek G reenwav 34 City of Roanoke Roanoke County - 2 A-B -C Wolf Creek G ree nwav 35 Roanoke C ountv, Vinton 2 B *Federall urisdiction Class A= Paved with as ohalt or concrete IS ee Section 2.4.2) +State I urisdiction Class B- Crushed aaareaate stone orwood chins Class C= Natural surface wood chins or crushed stone Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 5.3 ~ lo. o $ .... Cl> 2: :>\ l'O $ s: Cl> Cl> '- Cl C! L/') .ltC: l.. o ~ ... Ql :2 :>. ~ ~ C Ql Ql l.. ~ ~ Lt) 5.2 Priority #1 Roanoke River Greenway, Map #31 Description The Roanoke River Greenway has always been considered the backbone of the regional greenway and trail network. This 30-mile bicycle/pedestrian path will be the major west-east greenway, making it possible to travel from western Roanoke County near Spring Hollow Reservoir through the City of Salem to the City of Roanoke, Town of Vinton, Blue Ridge Parkway and Explore Park: The greenway will provide linkages to neighborhoods, industrial facilities and business complexes, ten parks, three schools, two sport complexes, Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Montgomery and Franklin Counties. It will be a continuous route for non-motorized transportation where none currently exists. Connections to streets with bike lanes and to Masons Creek, Murray Run, Mill Mountain, Lick Run, Tinker Creek, and Wolf Creek greenways will permit travel north and south. Status Currently, three miles of Roanoke River Greenway are finished and open. One section is a half mile long near the Moyer Sports Complex in Salem. It was built in 2002 using private funds. A two and a half mile section is complete in the City of Roanoke, linking both Wasena and Smith Parks to the Rivers Edge Sports Complex and the Riverside Centre for Research and Technology. This was built using City monies and federal funds for the flood reduction project. Another two mile section is under construction in the City of Roanoke from the Waste Water Treatment Plant to Hamilton Terrace; completion is expected in 2007. A master plan for the western section of Roanoke River Greenway from Green Hill Park through Salem was completed in 1998; a plan for the City of Roanoke's section was completed in 2000; and one for the eastern section in Roanoke County and Vinton was completed in 2003. No master plan has been completed for the western section from Green Hill Park to the Montgomery County line. Engineering for the section in Green Hill Park in western Roanoke County is complete, and construction is anticipated in 2007. In Salem engineering is 80% complete. Construction there should start in FY 08. In the City of Roanoke the greenway is being built in conjunction with the flood reduction project. The first five miles will be finished in 2008. Right-of-way acquisition for the upstream section should begin in 2007-08. No engineering or right-of-way work has been completed for the eastern section in Roanoke County. Benefits The Roanoke River Greenway has long been recognized in local, regional, and state plans as an important facility for the area. It is included in each locality's comprehensive plan, the regional greenway and open space plans, and the Virginia Outdoors Plan. The Roanoke River Greenway is a multi-faceted project. All of the master plans include canoe launches, providing access to a river once used for bateau travel. The greenway plans also includ~ historic and 5-4 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 environmental interpretive signage, landscaping, mitigation of runoff into the river, and establishment of riparian buffers. This project will provide transportation, safety, health, environmental, and economic benefits to the valley, thus improving total quality of life in the region. The trail is often used for races and fundraising walks and runs. Greenways and trails in other areas have attracted significant tourism business, and the Roanoke River Greenway is expected to be a similar attraction. Challenges A big challenge in completion of Roanoke River Greenway is acquisition of rights-of-way. Local elected officials are reluctant to use condemnation, and approximately two-thirds of the corridor is in private ownership. There are two sections where the north and south side of the river are in different jurisdictions. Officials in the City of Roanoke are willing to justify the acquisition in conjunction with the flood reduction project and are moving forward with both the acquisition and design processes. A second challenge is the proximity of the railroad to the river. In many places the rail bed drops straight into the river, and often there is a railroad track on both sides of the river. Crossing .the tracks and being within the rail right-of-way are both safety concerns for Norfolk Southern. Further dialogue between the localities, the Greenway Commission and Norfolk Southern is needed. Other challenges include flooding and topography, such as cliffs. Funding is a critical issue for the jurisdictions. While grants have been received every year, additional sources of revenue and innovative funding methods are needed. Next Steps For several years there have been suggestions that the Roanoke River be designated a blueway. The Draft 2007 Virginia Outdoors Plan recommends development of the Roanoke River Greenway and Canoe Trail. For approximately half the year the river through the Roanoke Valley has sufficient flow for floating as a water trail. Each of the localities has existing and planned facilities for canoers, kayakers, and fishermen. Should the four localities choose to expand the scope and role of the Greenway Commission to include other blueway functions, this change would require action by the localities and changes in organizational structure and staffing. Completion of the Roanoke River Greenway is strongly supported. The table below proposes a schedule needed to complete the greenway in the next five years. Each locality is responsible for finishing its seCtion. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2001 ~ h- ! CI.l Z >. lU ~ l: CI.l CI.l h- e> ~ Lt') 5-5 ole l.. o ! Cll 2: >. (Q ~ C Cll Cll l.. C) o Ili Proposed Scrledule for Roanoke River C;reenvvay Completion Previous Work Roanoke County Montgomery Co. -Green Hill Green Hill Park-Diu uids Lane Salem Diuguids Lane-MiII Lane Mill Lane-Moyer Complex Mo erCom lex-Roanoke Ci City of Roanoke Salem City Line-Memorial Ave. Memorial AvenueJN asena Park Wasena P ark-P iedmont Park Piedmont P ark-9th Street 9th StreetJNWTP tIlrownlee Brownlee-Golden Park-City line B rid e to Tinker Creek Roanoke County(rown of Vinton Roanoke City line-Blue Ridge Parkwa Blue Rid e Parkwa to Franklin Co. R ight-<>f-way Acquisition Construction Costs The table below shows the projected cost and funds needed to complete Roanoke River Greenwax. Construction, Prelininary Contingency, length Engineering and COII1Titll!ll Section in Miles and Pemits Right-<lf-v.ey Adninisbation Total Cost Funding Fundina Needed Countv of Roanake - Western S eClion S orino Hollow Reservoir to Green Hill Par1< 7.2 $ 567 420 $ 540 000 $ 5 843475 $ 6 950 895 $ - Is 6.!150.ll9S Green Hill Park to Diuauids Lane 0.9 S 26 600 S - S 372 100 S 398 700 S 398 700 lot - City of Salem - W este m 5 ection Diuouids Lane to Roanoke line 5,8 S 167 590 $ 262 500 $ 1 932 870 S 2 362 960 S 1 430 400 lot 932.560 City of Roanoke -Central Section Phase II-SalemtoMemorial 4.5 ACOE S 1 830 000 S 3 400 000 S 5 230 000 S 3 530 000 1700.000 Memorial to Wasena 0.5 S 87 800 S - S 679 800 S 767 600 S 575 000 1!12600 Phase I-Wasena to 13th Street 5,0 Comolete S 1 830 000 S 5 700 000 S 7 530 000 S 7 530 000 - 13th St to Tinker Creek Greenwav 1.1 S 278 600 S 100 000 $ 1 675 700 2 054 300 S 394 000 1660.300 Counlv of RoanokeJl'oV\ll of Vinton Wastewater Treat Plant to Franklin Co. 5,9 $ 382 980 $ 330 000 $ 3 978 525 4.8l1.sa; Is 44.900 l<t 4,646.525 Tolal 30.9 <t IrT2 790 <t 4.022500 5 1.3.lRl61O Is 2!l'lR"960 I 5 1"l~CBl Is ltilll2.lBl 5-6 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 .lie: lo. o ;:: ... 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The Parkway has several trail systems in the Roanoke Valley: 1) the six mile Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail around Roanoke Mountain Campground, 2) the 13 mile horse trail paralleling the Parkway from US 220 to Stewarts Knob, 3) the one mile Roanoke River Trail from the overlook to the river, and 4) the half mile Buck Mountain Trail from the parking area to an overlook. Status In 2001 the Greenway Commission and the Blue Ridge Parkway signed a General Agreement allowing the Commission to assist with trail planning, mapping, and rehabilitation of Parkway trails. This agreement allowed the Commission to facilitate volunteer assistance in reconstructing and maintaining Parkway trails under the direction of Parkway staff. In 2002 the Greenway Commission, Parkway staff, and National Park Service staff from the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program began a process of training, inventory and assessment of the Parkway trail system from MP 121 (US 220) to MP 110 (Stewart's Knob). This process involved a 25 member team of trail professionals and resource management staff working to develop a trail plan, with the final draft completed in January 2004. The plan recognized greenway connections at Mill Mountain, Roanoke River, and Wolf Creek Greenways and recommended construction of several new trail sections, as well as extensive trail rehabilitation. The plan made specific recommendations on the feasibility of developing a shared-use trail network, linking the Parkway, Greenway, and Mill Mountain trails. Shared use sections were to ROANOKE VALLEY TRAILS Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2001 allow mountain. bicycles as well as horses and hikers. A categorical exclusion environmental document was completed documenting impacts of the trail work. The Blue Ridge Parkway planned to incorporate the plan into its new General Management Plan, but the GMP was never completed. In fall of 2004, the Greenway Commission, working with Parkway staff and using a $43,250 Virginia Recreational Trails grant, hired a professional trail contractor to relocate the sections of Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail which were considered irreparable. In addition, Pathfinders for Greenways worked with a variety of groups to rehabilitate damaged trail sections, establish campground connections, maintain all sections and thus complete the plan's vision for the loop. The Greenway Commission bought and installed interpretive signs showing the Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail. In 2005 the Parkway completed a Multi-Use Path Feasibility Study for the entire Parkway, looking at the feasibility of having an off-road bicycling path. In January 2006 the Parkway held a public meeting in the Roanoke Valley to discuss bicycling issues and illegal use of the trail system. This meeting launched a new trail planning process. Staff have mapped and documented the official and social trails and access points. A charette was held in January 2007 for representative . users to discuss staff recommendations. The 2004 Roanoke Valley, Blue Ridge Parkway Trail Plan, the , 2005 Blue Ridge Parkway Multi-Use Path Feasibility Study, and the current proposals are available on-line under Blue Ridge Parkway at http://parkplanninQ.nps.Qov . Benefits The Parkway trails provide many loop connections between Roanoke Valley greenways. Completion of the Parkway system would greatly enhance the local network. It would also give the Parkway trail attractions in the Roanoke region and much needed assistance with trail construction and maintenance. Ctlallenges The biggest challenge in completing the Parkway trail system is providing a bridge across the river for trail users. Next Steps The Parkway hopes to have a public input meeting about its trail proposals in summer of 2007. The new recommendations include the greenway connections and a new trail from Buck Mountain overlook to Back Creek Greenway, as well as a new trail on Stewart's Knob. The Parkway is looking to Greenway volunteers for completion of the trail work. The uses allowed on each trail are not finalized. No funding is available at this time for the trail work. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 .lie b o ! (!) 2 i>\ ~ 1!l: s:: (!) (!) b C:l o Lri 5-9 .ll: l- e ~ .... C> 0'2: :>. <<l ~ C C> C> L. Cl <=! In 5-10 5.3.2 Carvins Cove Natural Reserve's Trail Network, Map #8 Description The Carvins Cove Natural Reserve is a 12,700-acre municipal park protecting the watershed of Carvins Cove Reservoir. The Cove is located in Roanoke and Botetourt counties, 7 miles from downtown Roanoke and 4 miles from Interstate 81. The reservoir is fed by springs and creeks within the Reserve as well as by tunnels from Catawba and Tinker Creeks. When the Western Virginia Water Authority (WVWA) was formed in 2004, the City gave the reservoir and lands below the 1,200-foot contour to WVWA to be managed as one of the valley's major water sources. The remaining Reserve lands above 1,200' were retained by the City and are managed by the Parks and Recreation Department. Carvins Cove is the largest municipally owned park east of the Mississippi River and the second largest municipal park in the country. The AppalachianTrail (AT) follows the ridge above Carvins Cove for fifteen miles from McAfee Knob to Tinker Cliffs and Tinker Mountain. This is one of the most photographed sections of the AT. In 1998 the National Park Service paid the City for a permanent easement for the Trail. This funding allowed the City to develop the Carvins Cove Land Use Plan, adopted by Council in 2000. The Land Use Plan recognized the many recreational activities at the Cove, including fishing, boating, bird watching, picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Carvins Cove Natural Reserve can be accessed from three public roads: . Reservoir Road near Hollins, known as "the boat landing" . Carvins Cove Road, Route 740 off of Route 311, known as "Bennett Springs" . Timberview Road At the Reservoir Road entrance there is a large parking lot, picnic area, fishing pier, restrooms, and office. On Carvins Cove Road there is a parking lot and trailhead located a mile from the Bennett Springs gate. At Timberview Road there are no facilities, but bicyclists can access trails if they approach from Timberview. Status The 1995 Plan shows five greenway routes in the vicinity of the Cove. They are: . Appalachian Trail (AT) . Route to Appalachian Trail . Carvins Creek . . Horse Pen Branch . Timberview Road There are 23 trails within the Reserve now, most of them open to hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. There are two trails within the Cove which provide connection to the AT. One is Sawmill Branch Trail near Riley's Loop and the other is near the boat launch; these are open to hikers only. This Plan incorporates the entire Carvins Cove trail network into the greenway system. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 When the City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department was given responsibilities at the Cove in 2004, it began to assess management of the trail network. Mountain biking had increased dramatically, and the internet had made information about the Cove trails widely available. In 2005 the Parks and Recreation Department obtained a Virginia Recreational Trails grant to begin assessment of trail conditions and relocation of trails that were not sustainable. In 2006 the City hired Trail Solutions to provide an assessment of seven miles of the trail network and make recommendations on sustainable locations. In fall of 2006 Trail Solutions installed two of the recommended trail relocations. Volunteers have provided finish work on those trails. In the two years since an on-line database was established, volunteers have provided 9000+ hours in trail work at the Cove. Benefits The Carvins Cove trail network provides a premier natural area as a destination site for greenway users, as well as for tourists of all trail persuasions. Completion of greenway connections to the Cove would allow local users to ride to the Reserve and would enhance connectivity to other parks and public lands. The Cove has the potential to become a national destination for naturalists, mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrians. Challenqes Currently, Carvins Cove is in a pristine state with a large system of multi-use trails cared for by dedicated volunteers. A resource and recreational management plan is needed to ensure long-term sustainability of the natural resources at the Reserve. Next Steps The City is currently developing a Carvins Cove Natural Reserve Management Plan, which will provide further direction on development and management of the entire Cove. As part of the management plan, the City will develop a trails assessment, which will address not only existing trails but also any future trail needs. The assessment will address sustainability of existing trails and recommend retirement or relocation of any trail negatively affecting water quality. Additional information on Carvins Cove is available from the City of Roanoke's Parks and Recreation Department at http://wwW.roanokeva.qov . ! Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 .:t. I- o ! II> Z >> !I:I ~ s::: II> II> l- e> .~ IJ') 5-11 ~ i- o l': .... Q) Z >. (0 l': l: Q) Q) i- ~ o Lti 5-12 5.3.3 Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail, Map #17 Description Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail is the only rail-trail project in the Roanoke Valley. It is a portion of Mason Creek Greenway, 1.7 miles long, along a railbed donated by Norfolk and Southern. The project was initiated by the Hanging Rock Battlefield and Railway Preservation Foundation, supported by the City of Salem and Roanoke County. The railroad right-of-way was donated to the Foundation and then from it to the localities. Other donations included land owned by the United Daughters of the Confederacy and easements from the Hinchee family. This is a joint project between the City of Salem and Roanoke County, funded under the Enhancement program in 1995, 1997, and 2004. The greenway includes many signs explaining the history of the Civil War battle and of the Catawba Branch rail line. Natural features include the Hanging Rock, Mason Creek, Buzzards Roost, and Route 311 scenic byway. The Battle of Hanging Rock is commemorated on a stone obelisk, and a statue of a Confederate officer has been relocated to the north parking lot. The greenway is listed on Virginia's Civil War Trails map of the Shenandoah Valley and on the western Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail Guide. The conversion of the rail line to a bicycle/pedestrian trail has provided opportunities not only for tourists studying Civil War history or looking for birds, but also for residents and business employees using the corridor for transportation to work, stores and government offices. The trail is used at all hours of the day by people wanting a pleasant path on which to exercise and enjoy the scenic and historic area. The current facilities on Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail are a northern parking lot with historic information and exhibits, shared parking facilities at the Orange Market and at the southern terminus of the trail, numerous interpretive signs about the Battle of Hanging Rock and the railroad corridor, bike racks, a renovated trestle bridge, and wildflower plantings along the trail. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Status - A bridge connection is still needed to connect the northern parking lot to the Orange Market section of trail. Plans include a 100' free span bridge across Masons Creek, a 150' ADA compliant ramp from the bridge on the north side, and a tie-in to the existing trail on the Orange Market side. Funding has been awarded under the Enhancement program and over $1000 has been donated to Pathfinders for this bridge. Benefits This greenway has been an attraction for tourists, particularly those interested in the Civil War. The Civil War Roundtable at Virginia Tech often sponsors field trips to this site, which is the closest battlefield to the Blacksburg. With easy access to Interstate 81, tourists are most apt to be introduced to the Valley's greenway network at this trail. Cllallenqes In addition to the challenge of completing the bridge across Mason Creek, managers have the opportunity to expand interpretive facilities along the trail by renovation of the coal tipple. Such a renovation is unfunded at this time. Next Steps Roanoke County received an updated Enhancement grant agreement from VDOT in 2007. The County is proceeding with design and construction of the bridge. Completion is expected in 2009. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .II:: ~ o $ ... \l> 2 :>. fO $ l: \l> \l> ~ C) o Lori 5-13 ..ll:: J.. o ! <l) z >. <<l ;: C <l) <l) J.. ~ o Lri 5-14 5.3.4 lick Run Greenway, Map #20 Description Lick Run is a tributary of Tinker Creek, starting beyond Countryside Golf Course and running to downtown Roanoke. The creek has water year round and is one of the major drainages in the valley, contributing to flooding downtown during heavy rains. The 1928 Comprehensive Plan for Roanoke depicted a green corridor along this creek, thus recognizing its importance to the green infrastructure of the valley. Status Construction of Lick Run Greenway was initiated as part of the interchange at Valley View Extension. When the interchange was built, the Greenway Commission and City of Roanoke recognized that there was an opportunity to provide pedestrian and bicycle facilities to cross 1- 581. The consulting firm of Whitesell Orrison, working with the Greenway Commission, completed a feasibility study for the greenway from there to downtown, and the City was able to fund construction of the greenway with the interchange, which opened in 1999. The next section of Lick Run Greenway, was from the Valley View interchange to Court Street. This area historically was part of the Watts Plantation, the largest farm operation in antebellum Roanoke. Until the early 1900's it was known as "the Barrens," open land originally cleared by Native Americans for hunting. White oaks on the property are several hundred years old. The land was donated to the Western Virginia Land Trust until the trail was completed and then was passed on to the City. Funding for the construction was from multiple sources including Virginia Recreational Trails grant, Strategic Regional Alliance funds, City monies, Roanoke County in-kind services, private donations, and land donations. This section of the greenway opened in 2002. The third section of Lick Run from Court Street to the Hotel Roanoke was developed by the City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department and opened in 2006. This portion connects several northwest neighborhoods including Historic Gainsboro, three schools, two parks, two fitness facilities, the Civic Center, Hotel Roanoke, and the Visitor Center. Funding came from Transportation Enhancement grants, the City, and Community Development Block Grant funds. The three miles of greenway built to date are paved. Phase II of Lick Run Greenway will run from 19th Street, past Fairland Lake, to William Fleming High School and Countryside Golf Course, and then to Peters Creek Road for a connection to Roanoke County's multi-generational fitness center at Valleypointe Business Park and Northside High School. No plans for this phase have been developed. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Benefits Lick Run Greenway is a crucial greenway in terms of transportation from downtown Roanoke to northern parts of the valley. It provides a free exercise and recreation facility in a section of the City which has historically been underserved medically and which has had high risk for health and obesity problems. It also is important in terms of green infrastructure. Protection of riparian buffers along this perennial stream helps reduce runoff and thus flooding. in downtown. The wooded linear trail linking multiple parks provides a beautiful setting with unusual habitat for an urban area. Challenges No plans for the next phase of the greenway have been developed, but there are unique opportunities for-inclusion of the greenway during development of properties currently in open space. Next Steps The City of Roanoke should consider including Lick Run Greenway, phase II, in plans for development of Countryside Golf Course and William Fleming High School. Likewise, Roanoke County should consider development of Lick Run Greenway to provide access to the proposed multi-generational center. Lick Run Greenway Map Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 J! "- o ! Cl.l 2 >. l'il ;: t: Cl.l Cl.l "- t::l o Iii 5-15 5.3.5 Mason Creek Greenway, Map #23 Description Mason Creek begins in the Masons Cove area of Roanoke County and runs into the Roanoke River across from the Salem industrial park at Cook Drive near Apperson Drive. Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail is a portion of Mason Creek Greenway. Upstream from Hanging Rock the greenway is in Roanoke County and could be extended to provide connections to Carvins Cove Road, Masons Cove, and thus over the mountain to Catawba Valley and Hospital. .ll: l.. o is: ... <l) Z :>. C\l is: c <l) 0) l.. ~ ~ II) Downstream from Hanging Rock Trail, the creek is in Salem. It parallels Kesler Mill Road to Main Street, flows behind Lakeside Shopping center, under Rt. 419, past the General Electric plant and Arnold Burton Vocational School, to Roanoke River near Apperson Drive. Employees at General Electric are particularly interested in having this greenway built to provide connections for them back to Hanging Rock Trail. Status In 2004 this greenway was awarded $994,400 in funding through the Scenic Byway portion of the federal Omnibus bill. Benefits Completion of this greenway from Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail to Roanoke River Greenway will provide an important north-south connection from the river to Carvins Cove, Havens Wildlife Management Area, the Jefferson National Forest, the Appalachian Trail, and north County neighborhoods. There are numerous businesses and commercial areas along the route, and thus the greenway could be important for access to these employment areas, as a health and fitness facility for these businesses, and as a quality of life attraction that facilitates retention of a talented work force. Because of the linkage to Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail, this greenway has great potential as a destination site for tourists, who might then bike or run on to Roanoke River Greenway. Challenges There is little right-of-way available at this time, but much of the corridor is in commercial and industrial areas where businesses might be willing to provide an easement. Next Steps The City of Salem should consider appointing a project manager to work with VDOT on the funding and to lead project design and implementation. The Greenway Commission could assist Salem with field work and contacts with businesses and landowners. 5-16 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 5.3.6 Mill Mountain Greenway, Map #24 Description The Mill Mountain Greenway was selected in 1996 to be the Roanoke Valley's pilot project. The original plans envisioned the greenway trail connecting from the market downtown to Mill Mountain Park and out to Explore Park, via the Blue Ridge Parkway. Status The City of Roanoke was awarded two Transportation Enhancement grants, totaling $390,000, to build the project and included $250,000 in a bond referendum. Right-of-way issues necessitated modifications in the alignment. The existing section, 2.5 miles long, begins in Elmwood Park, parallels Williamson Road through the railroad district, crosses Walnut Street bridge and follows the Roanoke River to Piedmont Park. Trail users then follow sidewalks and streets to reach the rugged terrain of Mill Mountain, following historic Prospect Road, the old road up the mountain. The greenway passes under the old Toll House and utilizes the unique switchback bridge. The greenway reaches the top of the mountain at the . Discovery Center, where park pathways link to both the Mill Mountain Star and the trail system of the mountain. The greenway opened in 2003 in a joint dedication with the western phase of the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail. In order to fulfill the initial vision of tying the market to Explore Park, the Greenway Commission has worked with the City and the Blue Ridge Parkway to link the off-road trails of Mill Mountain to the Parkway trail network. Pathfinders for Greenways has been instrumental In completing the rehabilitation of the Parkway's Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail and in construction of Ridgeline Trail- to connect Chestnut Ridge to the Discovery Center. In addition, in 1999 Pathfinders worked with the Mill Mountain Advisory Board Trail Committee to construct the Star Trail, a hiking connection from the Star to a parking lot on Riverland Road across from the AEP substation. When the Roanoke River Greenway is completed, the Star Trail will be an even more important link, providing a loop with Mill Mountain Greenway and Roanoke River Greenway. Benefits This greenway provides an important connection from downtown to the northern section of the Riverside Centre for Research and Technology, Roanoke River Greenway, Mill Mountain Park and Star, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Jt: l.. o .! III 2 :>. fa ~ !: III III 100. c;l C! l.t) I 5-17 Challenges Because of its urban location, this greenway has off-road and on-road sections. Clear signage for users, as well as for adjacent motorists, is important. Users continue to say that the wayfinding needs to be improved. Further wayfinding identification should be considered to create fluid connectivity between Mill Mountain . and Lick Run Greenways through downtown Roanoke. ~. !. o ~ ... <ll :2 >. III ~ C <ll <ll !. C) o Ili Next Steps The City Parks and Recreation Department will be coordinating with other departments and with Downtown Roanoke, Inc. to develop wayfinding that connects the Lick Run and Mill Mountain trail opportunities. 5-18 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 5.3.7 Mill Mountain Park Trails, Map #25 Description Mill Mountain Park is a 600-acre park managed by Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department. It has historically attracted recreational use and many of the trails are shown on 50-year old maps. Status In 2006 Roanoke City Council adopted the Mill Mountain Park Management Plan, developed by the Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department. This plan addressed management of trails in the park. A few trails on the mountain are open to hikers only, but most are available also for mountain biking and equestrian use. The trail network connects the park to Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail, managed by the Blue Ridge Parkway, to Fern Park and Piedmont Park, and to Riverland, south Roanoke, and Garden City neighborhoods. When Roanoke River Greenway is complete, the trail network will be extended to connect to Mill Mountain. Pathfinders for Greenways has helped build many of the park trails and recruit volunteers for trail work. Benefits The Mill Mountain Park trails provide a wonderful, wooded network of natural surface trails within walking distance of numerous City neighborhoods. These trails also provide an attraction for tourists coming from the Slue Ridge Parkway. Challenges Park staff face the typical challenges of managing a wooded park and trail network in an urban area. These challenges include restricting illegal uses, such as all terrain vehicles, camping, and fires, managing user conflicts, educating inexperienced users, managing resources such as control of invasive species, protecting resources like trees and wildlife, and maintaining facilities. Next Steps Park staff is working with volunteers to complete construction of the trail network. Wayfinding will be developed, so that all trails are well marked, with directional signs at intersections. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2001 .':C '- o ~ ... Cll :2 :>. III ~ r:: Cll Cll '- Cl ~ It) 5-19 ~ 10.. o ! (lj z >> ctl ;:; r::: (lj (lj 10.. Cj o iii 5-20 5.3.8 Tinker Creek Greenway, Map #34 Descriptic1r) The Tinker Creek corridor is one of the most historic in the valley. The creek has its headwaters in Botetourt County and is fed by Carvins Creek, Lick Run, and Glade Creek. It is one of the few urban trout streams in the east and connects seven parks and three golf courses. Historic resources include the Great Wagon or Carolina Road, Monterey, Bell Mont, numerous other historic buildings, and remains of mills near the creek. Status In spring 2000 a conceptual plan for an 11-mile Tinker Creek Greenway was completed, for the City of Roanoke, with assistance from Virginia Tech. This plan inventoried natural and cultural resources and land uses, explored alternative trail locations, and included a public input meeting with landowners and neighbors. The plan recognized that beyond Mountain View School right-of-way would become more problematic. Thus a connection from Tinker Creek to Carvins Creek near LaMarre Drive was proposed, allowing utilization of Hollins University properties to reach Carvins Cove. The first mile of Tinker Creek Greenway was built in the City of Roanoke along a utility corridor, opening in January 2003. There are connections to southeast via Kenwood Boulevard and to Fallon Park. Parking lots on Dale Avenue, Wise Avenue and Fallon Park provide ample access. The City has done extensive riparian planting within the corridor. Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded funding to begin design of a bridge to cross the river and tie Tinker Creek Greenway to Roanoke River Greenway. In Roanoke County, right-of-way for the greenway was dedicated at Villages of Tinker Creek, and Hollins has included the greenway in its master plan. Further engineering and right-of-way acquisition for other sections have not been initiated. Benefits When Tinker Creek Greenway is completed, it will provide a direct linkage from Roanoke River Greenway to Carvins Cove trail network. It . will also attract significant tourism traffic because of its historic resources. Challenges Significant challenges include right-of-way acquisition and location of the trail along 13th Street, where the road is adjacent to the .creek. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 Next Steps Several willing landowners, such as Hollins University and Community School, have stepped forward in support of this greenway, and development of a partnership should be explored. Ideally, a more detailed master plan of the greenway would be created to specifically address acquisition, corridor design, and multi-year capital outlay. 5.3.9 Wolf Creek Greenway, Map #35 Description This greenway corridor parallels Wolf Creek from the Blue Ridge Parkway to Roanoke River. The creek is the boundary between the Town of Vinton and Roanoke County. Development of this greenway as a joint project was initiated early in the greenway program because of the availability of land within parks, along sewer corridors, and next to Vinton's well fields. Status The section of the greenway in Vinton from Hardy Road to Washington Avenue was completed in 1999 using Virginia Recreational Trails Grant funds. The 80' bridge crossing the creek was built by volunteers, and the ribbon cutting for the trail was incorporated into the first Governor's Conference for Greenways and Trails. Vinton has continued to utilize volunteers for greenway maintenance and enhancement, with the addition of flower beds, kiosks, benches, additional parking, and a Police fitness course. In 2001 Hardy Road was widened from two lanes to five, and bicycle lanes and sidewalks were included with connection to the greenway. Extensions from Hardy road south to Vinton Business Center and down the creek to Roanoke River Greenway are options in the future. Roanoke County's section of the greenway was initiated by an Eagle Scout as a trail project in 1995. The County obtained a Virginia Recreational Trails Grant to upgrade the trail to greenway standards from Stonebridge Park to Goode Park. Improvements included an aggregate stone surface, culverts and bridges at stream crossings, benches, and a trail shelter. Volunteers have helped with construction of two bridges, two kiosks, bluebird boxes, tree identification signs and a seating area for William Byrd classes. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 ~ ~ o ! ll> Z :>. lil ~ s::: ll> ll> 10. C) q lot) 5-21 .II:: l.. o :: ... Ql 2: >-. ~ :: s::: Ql Ql l.. C) Q ~ The third section of the greenway to be built is between Stonebridge Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The County installed the section from Stonebridge Park to Mountain View Road in 2005. A right-of-way from Mountain View Road to the Blue Ridge Parkway was donated when the sewer line was installed across the Gross Farm in 1996. In 2006 construction began on improvements to Mountain View Road. The greenway will be able to go under the new road and the road itself will include bike lanes. The extension of the trail from Mountain View Road to the Blue Ridge Parkway was completed in 2006, but will not open until the' road is completed. Benefits Wolf Creek Greenway provides a well used connection in Vinton and Roanoke County neighborhoods. Many senior citizens, William Byrd students, and residents from local subdivisions as well as the neighboring county use the trail. With completion to the Parkway, Wolf Creek Greenway will offer many extended loops. Next Steps Plans for extension of the greenway to Vinton Business Center and to Roanoke River should be developed before right-of-way acquisition can be initiated. 5-22 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 5.4 Priority #3 Greenways 5.4.1 The BioMed loop, Map #4 This corridor recognizes potential loops utilizing Lick Run Greenway, the Railwalk, Mill Mountain Greenway, Roanoke River Greenway, and Tinker Creek Greenway. "BioMed" is the colloquial name given to the area along Reserve Avenue and Jefferson Street where the Riverside Centre for Research and Technology is being developed. 5.4.2 Garden City Greenway, Map #12 The Garden City Greenway corridor follows Garnand Branch from the Roanoke River near the AEP substation to Garden City Elementary School. Several properties have been purchased with flood mitigation funds and are now being managed by the City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department. This greenway could provide connections from Roanoke River Greenway through the neighborhood to the trail networks of Mill Mountain Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway, as included in the Garden City Neighborhood Plan. 5.4.3 Glade Creek Greenway, Map #14 Glade Creek is a tributary of Tinker Creek, with headwaters in eastern Roanoke County near US 460. The Town of Vinton and Roanoke County have explored running the greenway from Tinker Creek Greenway to Gearhart Park, Vinyard Park and connecting to the Blue Ridge Parkway near Stewarts Knob. The portion in Vinyard Park is a priority for Roanoke County in its Parks master plan. 5.4.4 Gladetown Trail, Map #15 Gladetown Trail in Vinton would connect Craig Avenue Recreation Center to Niagara Road. It is included in Vinton's Comprehensive Plan, with connections to the proposed Tinker Creek canoe launch and to Wolf Creek Greenway. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2001 ..l:l: b o 3: ... Il> 2 >> III 3: c Il> Il> b C) C! I.t) 5-23 ~ !.. o ~ ... w Z >. ~ ~ s:: w W !.. C) o lri 5-24 5.4.5 Mudlick Creek Greenway, Map #26 Mudlick Creek flows through many neighborhoods in Roanoke County and the City of Roanoke, generally connecting Hidden Valley High School, Garst Mill Park, and the Deyerle Road area. The creek is subject to flash flooding after hard rains, and in 2002 Roanoke County installed a stormwater detention pond as part of the High School construction. The first section of this greenway opened in Garst Mill Park in 1999. A plan was developed with assistance from the Virginia Tech Community Design Assistance Center. The greenway was built in conjunction with a sewer line upgrade, with additional right-of-way donated by an adjacent landowner. The % mile paved trail is heavily used by neighbors and by others driving to the park. In addition to those exercising, frequent users include families with children learning to ride bikes, handicapped groups with wheelchairs, neighbors walking dogs, and elderly folks with some mobility impairments. Since the trail was built, many amenities have been installed, including trees, benches made from recycled materials, pooper scooper bag dispensers, and a memorial to Lee Eddy, a County Supervisor instrumental in establishing the greenway program. Extension of the trail is challenging because of the proximity of residences to the creek itself, but several easements have been secured. In 1999 an easement for the greenway near Route 419 was secured as a proffer with the McVitty Forest development. An easement downstream from the park, parallel to Garst Mill Road, was secured in 1999. The greenway has been included in development plans for the high school, McVitty Forest, and McVitty Road. Connections to Cave Spring Junior High and Penn Forest Elementary have also been proposed in conjunction with Merriman Road improvements. 5.4.6 Murray Run Greenway, Map #27 Murray Run is a stream which starts near Green Valley School in Roanoke County, runs through a site known as the Old Jefferson Hills Golf Course, passes behind residential houses, and then enters Fishburn Park. From the park the stream goes under Brambleton Road, through a neighborhood, through Lakeside Park, behind more residences and then under Brandon Road to Roanoke River. In 1998 the Greater Raleigh Court Civic League adopted this project and developed a plan in 2000, which combined three routes suggested in the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan. The greenway has been built in stages, with much of the work by Pathfinders for Greenways and corporate volunteers. The trail has a natural surface in wooded areas and a cinder surfac across school and park fields. The sections of the greenway which have been built connect six schools and three parks: Patrick Henry High, Roanoke Valley Governor's School, Raleigh Court Elementary, James Madison Middle School, Fishburn Park Elementary, Virginia Western Community College, Shrine Hill Park, Woodland Park, and Fishburn Park. Other facilities Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 along the route include the Virginia Western Arboretum and the Gator Aquatic Center. There are two sections of the greenway which are not finished in the phase from Grandin Road to Colonial Avenue: the section behind Raleigh Court Elementary and the bridge near the rain garden at Fishburn Park. An extension of the greenway is planned from Colonial Avenue to Ogden Road, Tanglewood Mall, and Green Valley School. Another connection to Mudlick Creek Greenway is proposed along Grandin Road. The City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department expects to initiate a corridor feasibility analysis by 2008 to determine the best corridor alternatives to connect to Roanoke County near Tanglewood Mall. 5.4.7 Read Mountain Trails, Map #30 Read Mountain lies between US 460 and Old Mountain Road and is undeveloped on its upper slopes. In 2000 a grassroots group called Read Mountain Alliance was formed to protect the mountain from ridge line development. The Alliance has worked with property owners to secure easements and to explore and build trails on the mountain. In November 2006 a developer donated 125 acres to Roanoke County to be part of this new park. In addition to trails on the mountain there is opportunity for a connection to Tinker Creek Greenway, Roanoke Center for Industry and Technology, and the Jefferson National Forest. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 .liC I- o ;: .... ll) 2: >- <<l ;: C ll) ll) I- C) o u; 5.25 ~ !.. o s; ... 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US 11 near Troutville (Botetourt County) The parking lots at Dragon's Tooth and VA 779 provide access to the AT via blue-line trails. There are also two trails within Carvins Cove Natural Reserve which provide connection to the AT: Sawmill Branch Trail from the Bennett Springs end and another from the boat launch end. Additional information on the AT is available from the National Park Service at http://www.nps.qov/, the Appalachian Trail Conference at www.appalachiantrailconference.orq, and from the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club at www.ratc.orq. Note: Bicycles and horses are not allowed on the AT. 5.5.2 Back Creek Greenway, Map #2 The 1995 Plan included a greenway route (#45) along the entire length of Back Creek. Exploration of the corridor, setting of priorities. and recognition of the extensive acquisition that would be needed has led to shortening the corridor. The most feasible section is from the headwaters to Merriman Park. Here a connection to the Blue Ridge Parkway is planned. In the headwaters of Back Creek there are several public properties which might be linked by a greenway, including a well field site and Back Creek School. This part of Roanoke County is a mix of rural farms and newer subdivisions. Widening of VA 220 as far as Cotton Hill Road is included in the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Six Year Plan. While the original engineering did not include bike lanes or a greenway, VDOT is re-examining the available right-of-way in an effort to provide some bicycle accommodations. VA 220 is a critical road for bicyclists because it provides a section of so many loop rides. Roanoke County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism manages a large park complex on Back Creek near Penn Forest. This complex includes Darrell Shell Park, Starkey Park, and Merriman Park. The County has built some sidewalks and pedestrian connections between the park facilities which could be linked together as part of Back Creek Greenway. There is a well- Update to the RoanOke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 used bicycle access point from Merriman Park to the Blue Ridge Parkway, which is proposed by the Parkway as an official access and connection of Parkway and greenway trails. 5.5.3 Barnhart Creek Greenway, Map #3 Barnhardt Creek begins near state property on Long Ridge, parallels the end of Grandin Road Extension, winds through Hidden Valley Country Club and Junior High, and runs into Roanoke River at the Salem/City of Roanoke line. Within the City of Roanoke it is often called Craven Creek. While this route is difficult from a right-of-way standpoint and would require on- and off- road sections, it is retained from the 95 Plan (where it was Route 36) because it could provide linkages from suburban neighborhoods like Meadow Creek, Fairway Forest, Farmingdale, Medmont Lake, and Crestwood to Roanoke River and to Poor Mountain Preserve. 5.5.4 Birding and Wildlife Trail, Map #5 The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has developed a Birding and Wildlife Trail to celebrate the state's diverse habitat and bird watching opportunities. The Mountain Area guide includes two loops in the Roanoke Valley, the Star City Loop and the Roanoke Valley Loop. The guide highlights parks, trails, greenways, and other sites where nature enthusiasts will have good opportunities for observing birds and wildlife and directs users on driving between these sites. While many of the individual sites are otherwise listed in the Greenway Plan, the Birding and Wildlife Trail is included as a separate "greenway" to highlight its importance as a state network. Sites currently listed on the Roanoke loops are: Star City Loop . East Gate Park . Masons Mill Park . Thrasher Park . Wolf Creek Greenway . Virginia's Explore Park . Chestnut Ridge Trail . Mill Mountain Park (including Star Trail) . Roanoke Water Pollution Control Plant . Tinker Creek Greenway . Wasena Park and the Roanoke River Greenway . Rivers Edge Sports Complex . Fishburn Park . Garst Mill Park Greenway Roanoke Valley Loop . Woodpecker Ridge Nature Center . Carvins Cove Recreation Area . Whispering Pines Park . Carvins Cove Recreation Area - Upperside . Havens Wildlife Management Area . Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail . Green Hill Park . Moyer Sports Complex! Roanoke River Greenway . Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve . Happy Hollow Garden . Bent Mountain Elementary School Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 .ll: ~ o ! ell Z >. 10 ~ t: ell ell ~ ~ C! It) 5-27 ~ l.. o ~ ... CIl Z >- C\l ~ ::: CIl CIl l. C) eo: II) Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail Guides are available from the Virginia Tourism Corporation at 1-866-VABIRDS (1-866-822-4737). Additional information is available at htto :lIwww.daif.virainia.aov/wildlife/vbwtfindex.asp. /' 5.5.5 Carvin Creek Greenway, Map #7 The 1995 Plan included a greenway route (#9) from Carvins Cove Reservoir to Tinker Creek. Exploration of the corridor, setting of priorities, and recognition of the extensive acquisition that would be needed has led to shortening the corridor. There are two feasible sections. One is from Brookside Park to Tinker Creek. The second section is being incorporated into the Tinker Creek Greenway corridor from LaMarre Drive through Hollins University campus to Carvins Cove. 5.5.6 Catawba Greenway, Map #9 This greenway has been added to the Greenway Plan through this Update at the request of citizens. It would run from Masons Cove, cross the Appalachian Trail on Sandstone Ridge, descend through the Catawba Farm owned by Virginia Tech, and connect to Catawba Hospital and the National Forest. 5.5.7 Dry Creek Greenway, Map #10 This corridor (Route #12 in the 95 Plan) follows a small tributary of Roanoke River. The drainage begins in Havens Wildlife Management Area, goes through the municipal golfcourse, and connects several Salem neighborhoods and a park along Shanks Street. It goes underground and resurfaces near Timber Truss, with connections to Union Street near Moyer Complex. 5.5.8 Explore Park Trails, Map #11 Virginia's Explore Park is 1,100 acres of state owned land managed by the Virginia Recreational Facilities Authority (VRFA). The park includes an historic interpretive area and many recreation opportunities like canoeing, fishing, picnicking, hiking, and mountain biking. 5-28 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Within'the park are a Blue Ridge Parkway visitor center, the restored Brugh Tavern, and a' restored church which can be rented for special events. Access to the park is from Milepost 115 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. VRFA has signed an option to lease the park to Virginia Living Histories for development as a family recreation area. Details of that development have not been completed. Explore Park's trail system currently has several components. . There are 12 miles of mountain bike trails, which were professionally built by International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) and volunteers. . There are hiking trails from the third overlook of the entrance road, which generally descend to the river and historic area. . There is a Sociey of American Foresters' trail, 0.65 miles, designed to demonstrate forestry regeneration and natural resource management. . Back Creek Nature Trail is a half mile interpretive loop near the river. . Along the river, there is Riverwalk, a dual track, wooded trail. This is a potential location for the Roanoke River Greenway. . From the Shenandoah Picnic Pavilion to the end of the park at Rutrough Road there is trail. Initially it is dual track, and then beyond the wildlife plot it is a single track trail. In 2005 the Greenway Commission sponsored an Eagle Scout to build a bridge on this trail. Explore Park is an important component of the Roanoke River Greenway. The Roanoke River Greenway is projected to enter park lands near Niagara Dam, run under the Blue Ridge Parkway, and then re- enter the park to run through to Back Creek, where it would connect to Franklin County, The greenway will also connect Explore Park to downtown Roanoke and other portions of the Roanoke River. Additional information on Explore Park is at www.explorepark.orQ. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 ..:==: b- e 3: ... IV ;;::: >- ~ ~ c: IV IV b- '" ~ I.t) 5-29 .:t. ... o ~ ... Q) z >> <<l ~ t: Q) Q) l.. C) ~ In 5-30 5.5.9 Gish Branch Greenway, Map #13 Gish Branch is a tributary of Mason Creek, and the corridor includes several historic structures related to the Valley Railroad. This greenway could link Salem neighborhoods to the Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail. 5.5.10 Green Hill Park Trails, Map #16 Green Hill is a 224-acre Roanoke County Park on the Roanoke River west of Salem. The park offers a range of festival events, sports, and recreation opportunities. It includes an equestrian facility with show rings, stables, and a hunt course, and multi-use trails for hiking and mountain biking. Construction of the Roanoke River Greenway through the park has been designed and funded; construction is expected to begin in 2007. 5.5.11 Havens Wildlife Management Area Trails, Map #18 Havens Wildlife Management Area (WMA) , covering 7,190 acres, is located in northwest Roanoke County and managed by Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Havens encompasses most of Fort Lewis Mountain and is generally steep and inaccessible terrain except to the hardiest hunter or nature enthusiast. Elevations range from 1,500 to 3,200 feet. In addition to hunting, Havens offers visitors the opportunity to hike, view wildlife and wild flowers, and pursue other outdoor interests. The WMA is an important connection between Carvins Cove and the western part of Roanoke County. Havens has two primary public access points: . Carroll's Access Road from Wildwood Road on the south side of the property . Bradshaw Road, VA 622, where it joins the area's northwest boundary. Additional information is available at http://www.dgif.state.va.us/HUNTING/wma/havens.html. 5.5.12 Jefferson National Forest Trails, Map #19 The Jefferson National Forest includes 690,000 acres of woodlands between the James River and southwest Virginia. It is managed by the U. S. Forest Service for multiple uses, including recreation, timber, wildlife, water, and minerals. The Jefferson is now administered jointly with the George Washington National Forest, which covers the Forest Service lands in the western part of the state from the James River to the Potomac. The U. S. Forest Service is one of the experts nationally in construction and management of natural surface trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and other trail uses. The Jefferson NF provides important greenway connections for the Perimeter Trail, Appalachian Trail, and other trail loops. Other trails close to the Roanoke Valley include North Mountain Trail and the Glenwood Horse Trail. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2001 " 5.5.13 long Ridge Trail, Map #21 . Long Ridge connects Poor Mountain Preserve, managed by the Virginia Division of Natural Heritage, to Happy Hollow Gardens, managed by Roanoke County as a park. The ridge is undeveloped at this time and provides a unique opportunity for a woodland trail connecting western Roanoke County to southwest County. 5.5.14 Mason Cove Greenway, Map #22 The Masons Cove greenway would connect Mason Creek Greenway to Catawba Greenway utilizing an old railroad bed. 5.5.15 Perimeter Trail, Map #28 The Perimeter Trail will be a multi-use trail circling the Roanoke Valley and connecting existing public lands. Existing trail networks to be connected include Carvins Cove, Havens Wildlife Management Area, Green Hill Park, Spring Hollow, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Explore Park, and the Jefferson National Forest. Thisgreenway would provide a long distance trail for hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers. A route for the perimeter trail through Botetourt County from the Jefferson National Forest to Carvins Cove has not been identified. 5.5.16 Poor Mountain Preserve, Map #29 Poor Mountain Preserve is a 925-acre site managed by the Virginia Division of Natural Heritage (Department of Conservation and Recreation) to protect the world's largest population of the globally rare piratebush. This shrub is saprophytic to Table Mountain pine and hemlock. The Division plans to install a new four mile trail system to provide better public access to its very steep terrain. The Preserve could provide a connection from Harborwood Road to Twelve O'Clock Knob. 5.5.17 Roanoke River Greenway Extensions to Franklin and Montgomery Counties, Map #32 This route is the extension of Roanoke River Greenway from Explore Park to Smith Mountain Lake and from Spring Hollow to the New River Valley. The Valley's portion of this route may be only a bridge to Franklin County or a short connection to Montgomery County, but the route is included in both the Virginia Outdoors Plan and the Franklin County Trails Plan. The Montgomery County Bikeway/Walkway Plan includes a North Fork route, and the New River Planning District Commission is currently updating the regional greenway plan, which is expec;ted to include a Roanoke River Greenway connection to New River. 5.5.18 Spring Hollow Trails, Map #33 Spring Hollow is a major reservoir for the Roanoke Valley, now managed by the Western Virginia Water Authority. Adjacent lands are owned by Roanoke County, as is the adjacent Camp Roanoke. A master plan for the site completed in 1996 proposed numerous horse trails and other facilities, but these have not yet been developed. Spring Hollow is an important connection for the Perimeter Trail and a destination along Roanoke River Greenway. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 ~ I... o 3: ... C!) 2 :>. ~ 3: t: C!) C!) I... C) o ..n 5-31 .It.: lo. o ~ ... Cl) 2 >- l\l 3= c Cl) Cl) lo. t.:) o ui 5-32 5.6 On-road Connections While the focus in this Update is on greenways which provide linkages and which are both "green" and a "trail", there was in 1995 and still is today, recognition that on-road transportation connections are needed to traverse the valley and to get from one greenway to another. The 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan included thirty-one routes, some numbered and some not, which were labeled as being on-road. These are listed in the matrix in Section 2.4.5. For on-road routes, this Update endorses the 2005 Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization and the 2006 Rural Bikeway Plan. 5.6.1 Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization , The 2005 Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (Bikeway Plan) represents a coordinated effort by the Roanoke Valley Area MPO, local jurisdictions, and other stakeholders to facilitate development of a regional transportation network that accommodates and encourages bicycling as an alternative mode of travel and as a popular form of recreation in the MPO study area. The MPO study area covers the "urbanized" portions of the region and includes the City of Roanoke, City of Salem, Town of Vinton, and portions of Botetourt and Roanoke Counties. These localities, with the exception of Botetourt County, are members of the Greenway Commission. The Bikeway Plan describes a variety of on-road facilities that might be constructed or managed for bicycle use, including striped bicycle lanes, paved shoulders, widened outside lanes, and rural roads with low levels of vehicular use. These routes are ranked as either "priority" or "vision". The routes currently included in the 2005 Bikeway Plan and thus endorsed as on-road transportation routes for the Greenway Plan are shown in Appendix E. The Bikeway Plan includes an annual review and update process. The Regional Commission is currently reviewing the Bikeway Plan with an expected update by June 2007. An initial comparison of corridors listed in the Bikeway Plan with on-road greenway routes from the 1995 Conceptual Greenway Plan identified corridors for inclusion in the 2007 update to the Bikeway Plan. The following routes are recommended as an amendment to the Bikeway Plan to provide for the needs recognized in the greenway network. The complete Bikeway Plan for the RVAMPO and information on the update process is available at www.rvarc.orQ/bike. On-Road Greenway Routes and/or Connections for Consideration in the 2007 Update of the Bikeway Plan for the RVAMPO G reenrid e Road Route 311 Wood Haven Road Poor Mountain Road Peters Creek Road Roanoke River Mill Mountain Park Mill Lane Terminus Blue Rid e Parkwa Bedford Coun CL Peters Creek Road Cove Road Electric Road 419 Green Rid e Harborwood Road Main Street Mill Lane MiIIMountainParkS urRoad S rtan Lane Timberview Road US 220 South Washin on Avenue oute 24 Wood Haven Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 5.6;2 Rural Bikeway Plan The Rural Bikeway Plan, completed in 2006, covers the portions of Roanoke County outside of the Roanoke Valley Area MPO and the localities of Alleghany, Craig, and Franklin Counties, the City of Covington, the Town of Clifton Forge, and the rural portions of Botetourt County. On-road greenway routes included in the Rural Bikeway Plan are provided below. The Rural Bikeway Plan is available at www.rvarc.orq. On-Road Greenway Routes Included in the 2006 Rural Bikeway Plan Route 311 Route 311 Route 311 Botetourt Coun CL RoanokeCoun Roanoke Coun Roanoke Coun Botetourt Coun 5.6.3 Virginia Interstate Bicycle Route 76 Several nationally recognized bicycle routes that run through Virginia. These include the BikeCentennial Route 76, the Trans-America Bike Trail, and the Interstate Bicycle Route 76. The Trans-America Bike Trail (a.k.a. BikeCentennial Route 76) runs for 4,250 miles from Williamsburg, Virginia to Astoria, Oregon. The 500-mile Virginia section of the Trans-America Bicycle Route runs from Yorktown to the Kentucky state line near Breaks Interstate Park and is known as the Virginia Interstate Bike Route 76. The Virginia Interstate Bicycle Route 76 runs through portions of Roanoke County. Although "Route 76" signs with a bicycle image demarcate the route (Figure 6.1), the roads along the route have not necessarily been improved for bicycle travel. Bike Route 76 through Roanoke County is outlined below. . Enter Roanoke County on Route 779 (Catawba Creek Road) from Botetourt County . Continue on Route 779 until the intersection with Route 311 (Catawba Valley Road) . Turn right (west) onto Route 311 for a short distance . Turn left onto Route 785 (Blacksburg Road) and continues on Route 785 into Montgomery County Route 785 was noted as an on-road greenway route in the 1995 Plan and is included in the 2006 Rural Bikeway Plan. 5.6.4 Virginia Department of Transportation Policy for Integrating Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations The Commonwealth Transportation Board adopted the new Policy for Integrating Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations on March 18, 2004. This policy provides the framework through which VDOT will accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians in the planning, funding, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of Virginia's transportation network. In this policy an ) Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 .il:: '- o ! CJ,) z ~ fa ~ s::: ll) ll) '- ~ o Lri 5-33 .:/. l.. o ~ ... III :2 >. ~ ~ c: <ll <ll lo.. C') ~ 1.0 accommodation is defined as any facility, design feature, operational change, or maintenance activity that improves the environment in which bicyclists and pedestrians travel. This policy states that VDOT will initiate all construction projects with the presumption that the project will accommodate bicycling and walking. While exceptions are allowed, this policy significantly improves the availability of funding for bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The policy also eliminates the past VDOT requirement that a roadway be included in an approved bikeway plan in order for bicycle accommodations to be considered. Additional information on the VDOT Policy for Integrating Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations and other bikelped information is available on VDOT's Bicycling and Walking in Virginia web site (http://virQ i niadot.orQIi nfoservice/bk -default.asp). 5-34 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 6.0 Implementation Strategies Greenway Construction Funding land Acquisition Community Outreach and Education Organizational Structure Greenway Management Goals and Objectives from 1995 Plan 6-1 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-6 6-1 6.0 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES The Update to the Conceptual Greenway Plan envisions an ambitious network of trails and accommodations that connects the region. As shown in Section 4, the issues raised by the public led to development of six new goals, in addition to those in the 1995 Plan. (See Section 4.6.) These six goals are regional goals for all the partners involved in the greenway program to consider during future greenway planning. The objectives and strategies address these six goals and suggest methods for implementing the Update. The four localities and Greenway Commission will need to work together to determine needs within each jurisdiction and the best allocation for sharing responsibilities. The Greenway Commission will address the goals, objectives and strategies outlined in this section in a cooperative partnership with the four local governments, recognizing that each locality operates in an individual manner and is responsive to a broad spectrum of needs and desires from its citizenry, one of which is the implementation of the regional greenway program. Goals Objectives Strateaies 1. Greenway Construction . Prioritize greenway . Focus on finishing the Complete a connected construction and focus Roanoke River Greenway greenway network of trails to resources on completion (Priority #1) in the next five provide the multiple benefits of the greenway years. of a greenway system, with network's arterial routes. focus on finishing Roanoke . Focus on finishing Priority #2 River Greenway. . Provide a connected routes in five to ten years. greenway system by focusing on long . Incorporate on-road stretches of off-road trails greenways and connections and tying them together into the regional Bikeway with on-road bicycle and Plans. pedestrian facilities. . Develop master plans for . Improve the process for Priority 1 and 2 greenways getting greenways built. with time lines for land acquisition and construction. . Provide identification, regulatory, and . Identify a project team for informational signs on each project, with assigned each greenway to roles and responsibilities. facilitate use and management. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 ell Q) '0, Q) .... ftl J.. V; c: o ':; ftl .... c: Q) E Q) Q. E o cO 6-1 III tll '51 tll ... l'Cl k ~ I: o ';; l'Cl ... I: tll E tll a. .5 o u) Goals Objectives Strategies 1. Greenway Construction . Within each locality (continued) coordinate project management, land acquisition, and greenway construction with all departments that might help or be impacted. . Develop greenway sign guidelines to encourage signage consistency while retaining flexibility to meet locality requirements. . Continue to use Pathfinders for Greenways to build Class C trails. 2. Funding . Develop an aggressive, . Continue to seek federal and Increase greenway funding regional, multi-year state grants but reduce to meet the goals for trail funding plan that reliance on these sources. construction and completion identifies fiscal goals and of the greenway network. sources of continuous . Develop an implementation funding for greenway plan for completion of the construction. Roanoke River Greenway and utilize it in soliciting . Develop new sources of corporate donations and revenue for greenway investments. construction. . Target multiple funding sources and explore innovative funding possibilities such as bonds, stormwater fees, private grants, and partnerships. . Expand fund raising activities such as charitable donations, festivals, races, and other fundraising .events. 6-2 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Goals Objectives Strategies 2. Funding . Include capital money for (continued) greenways in each locality's Capital Improvement Program. . Develop a donation program to allow private donation of greenway amenities such as water fountains, bike racks and benches. . Develop a method for receiving and efficiently utilizing corporate donations. . Develop a list of specific trail sections or components that could be funded by corporate or other private monies. 3. Land Acquisition . Develop an aggressive, . Form land acquisition teams, Develop a land acquisition land acquisition program define roles and program that provides that identifies properties responsibilities of team rights-of-way needed for needed for each project members, and train team greenway construction. and time lines for members to assist with acquisition that dovetail acquisition of greenway with construction easements. schedules. . Identify existing public . Work cooperatively properties and easements among local jurisdictions being acquired for other to coordinate land purposes to determine if acquisition across I greenway easements can be jurisdictional boundaries. incorporated. . Develop a mechanism to be involved in the utility easement process so that greenway easements can be considered where appropriate. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 CIl G> 'a, G> ... CI:l I. ... en s::: o .::; CI:l ... s::: G> E G> C. E - o cD 6-3 III Gl '0, Gl ... 1'0 1- ~ c: o '';:; 1'0 ... c: Gl E Gl a.. E Co:! (0 Obiectives ~..,.. Strategies Goals 3. Land Acquisition . Work with planning staff to (continued) refine local zoning ordinances to encourage and protect greenway corridors. . Work with developers to include greenway easements, and greenway construction, within new developments that are located along identified greenway corridors. Utilize corporations and chambers of commerce to support development of trails within industrial/business complexes. 4. Community Outreach . Develop a dynamic . Expand the Greenway and Education outreach program that Commission and localities' Develop a community communicates the web sites to provide current outreach and education economic, health, information on projects and program that provides environmental, and events, trail locations and information on greenway quality of life benefits of maps, and information for opportunities and benefits. the greenway system. tourists. . Increase awareness of . Provide greenway marketing greenway implementation information to the economic efforts through a development departments of comprehensive marketing the local jurisdictions. strategy. . Develop im outreach program . Expand environmental that goes beyond the educational programs Roanoke Valley to be used to and service opportunities attract new businesses and through cooperation with enhance the valley's value as local schools and an a tourism destination. expanded volunteer program. . Develop a speaker's bureau to market greenways to Valley residents through club and organization meetings, civic associations, and business groups. 6-4 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Goals Obiectives Strategies 4. Community Outreach . Standardize use of the and Education greenway logo on trail signs, (continued) maps, and marketing materials. . Publicize greenway projects, trail locations, and benefits via the press, newsletters, signage, and web site. . Expand the volunteer and volunteer recognition program. . Develop a "Youth of the Greenways" advocacy component to engage young audiences to volunteer and contribute to future greenway development. 5. Organizational . Clarify the roles and . Clarify the roles and Structure responsibilities for responsibilities of each Refine the organizational implementing the locality, the Greenway structure to effectively and Greenway Plan. Commission and volunteers efficiently implement the in implementation of the Update to the Conceptual . Improve the Greenway Greenway Plan and specific Greenway Plan and manage Commission's function to projects. the growing greenway assist the localities system. effectively. . Update and renew the Intergovernmental Agreement. . Identify staffing needs of the localities and Greenway Commission to meet the responsibilities of each in implementing the Greenway Plan and managing the greenway network. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 \/I a> 's, a> .... (\'I .. .... U) C o '';:: (\'I ... c a> E a> ii. E o cD 6-5 VI III '0, III ... l'O 10. cii s:: o ':; l'O ... s:: III E III C. E o u:) Goals Obiectives Strategies 5. Organizational . Develop a Memorandum of Structure Understanding with Western (continued) Virginia Water Authority and other utility companies to facilitate right-of-way planning and management of greenways within utility corridors. 6. Greenway Management . Utilize best management . Work with legal department to Manage the greenway practices in design and develop any ordinances network to meet user needs, maintenance of needed to effectively manage provide a range of greenways, greenways. experiences in a secure environment, and protect the . Improve regional . Develop methods for users to natural resources. coordination among report problems or conditions greenway managers to on greenways. address management issues and develop . Involve law enforcement and consistent responses. emergency management personnel prior to the . Provide departments opening of new greenways. maintaining greenways with sufficient budget . Schedule regional meetings and resources to among staff managing manage the growing greenways to share methods greenway network. and experiences. . Identify greenways in locality mapping and geographic information systems. . Use national and state guidelines like CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) and AASHTO (Amer. Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) to design secure and safe trails. . Expand adopt-a-greenway programs and other methods for volunteer assistance to reduce maintenance costs. 6-6 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 In addition to goals, objectives and strategies in the table above, this Update reaffirms the goals and objectives of the 1995 Plan. Goals from 1995Plan 1. Transportation Provide corridors that bicyclists, pedestrians, and others can use to get from one place to another as an alternative to motor vehicle use. 2. Safety Design a greenway system that maximizes safety of greenway system users and nearby property owners and neighborhoods. 3. Recreationl Fitness/Health Design the greenway system as both a recreational resource and as public access to other recreational resources, offering a full spectrum of recreation and exercise opportunities. Objectives/Strateaies Quoted from 1995 Plan . Provide greenways that connect schools, libraries, shopping centers, work sites, parks and other places in the community. . Provide connections between mass transit sites and make arrangements for safe storage of greenway system users' bicycles (or other belongings) while they are using the transit system. . Identify and make plans for existing roads that should be widened or otherwise modified to accommodate bicycles and pedestrians. . Initiate Valley-wide design and installation standards to incorporate bicycle and pedestrian facilities on new roads and road improvement plans. . Initiate design standards that are sensitive to the disabled in order to ensure opportunities for a variety of users. . Establish integrated law enforcement and emergency response programs that service the needs of greenway system users and landowners. . Incorporate into the greenway management system appropriate safety and security strategies. . Design the greenway system to accommodate different activities (such as horseback riding and bicycling) with a minimum of user-conflict. . Improve bicycle safety by implementing safety education proQrams in local schools and the community. . Provide a greenway system that accommodates a variety of recreational activities. . Encourage businesses to establish and integrate use of greenways into corporate health and wellness programs. . Promote programs and facilities that provide opportunities for individual health related activities. . Make each greenway a stand-alone destination (as well as a link to other resources) by providing amenities such as benches, picnic areas, and workout stations. . Provide access to the Valley's existing and proposed recreation areas, such as local parks, the Slue Ridge Parkway, and the Appalachian Trail. . Inform the public on how using the greenways can help citizens increase personnel fitness and maintain healthy lifestyles. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 f/I Cl.l '0, Cl.l ... l\I .. ... en c: o '.. l\I ... c: Cl.l E Cl.l C. E o cD 6-7 Goals from 1995 Plan !II Gl '0, Gl ... l'\l lo. ~ C o '';:; l'\l ... C Gl E (ll a. E - 4. Education Educate the public about the need for and benefits of greenways, and educate the greenway system user about . the area's natural ad cultural history. o ui 5. Economic Development Address both the appropriate costs of implementing the greenway system (including land acquisition and capital improvements) and the benefits that will result from its creation. 6-8 Obiectives/Strateaies Quoted from 1995 Plan . Educate the community on the importance of environmental conservation and restoration ecology. . Develop a program of continuing education for elected officials, agency staff, developers and engineers to define the latest technologies, design methodologies and land use practices for managing the environment. Increase public awareness of the importance of the Roanoke River and its watershed lands to the future of the Roanoke Valley . Educate the public on the benefits and uses of greenways. Develop an out-reach education program to attract new users. . Educate property owners of the economic advantages of having a greenway on or near their property. . Educate greenway system users on proper greenway system etiquette that respects the rights of adjacent property owners and other greenway system users. . Use the greenway system as an outdoor Environmental Learning Lab for school and community use. . Provide historic information using trail markers along historically significant trail corridors. . Provide maps and literature on trail length, difficulty, restrictions and amenities. . Utilize the greenway system as an economic development marketing tool for the Roanoke Valley. . Use greenway linkages to compliment and enhance tourist attractions. . Document economic benefits. of greenways, such as increasing the value of land that lies contiguous to a greenway and the benefits to a new business locating in the Roanoke Valley. . Establish a mechanism to ensure continuing maintenance of the greenways, such as using volunteers to keep maintenance costs low and starting Adopt-A--Greenway program. . Utilize tax incentives, easements and other approaches to encourage individuals and businesses to donate land, funding or materials. . Establish procedures for subdivision developers to provide donations of land or rights-of-way for greenway systems. . Utilize existing rights-of-way, utility corridors, and other features to lower installation costs. . Explore and obtain multiple sources of funding for Qreenways. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 Goals from 1995 Plan 6. Environmental Design a plan that preserves, promotes and enhances the Valley's environmental assets. 7. Organizational and . Operational Implement the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan on a regional level and proceed . with future greenway system planning and implementation. . Objectives/Strateaies Quoted from 1995 Plan . Encourage localities to include greenways as a flood reduction strategy in the Roanoke Reqional Stormwater Manaqement Plan. . Develop a valley-wide strategy for protecting natural stream corridors and other open space, plus a mitigation program for addressing resources that have been adversely altered by land development. . Promote greenways as an alternative transportation mode that can help reduce air pollution. . Utilize areas adjacent to greenways as natural areas that protect, maintain, or restore natural vegetation and aquatic and wildlife habitats. . Design greenways to reduce non-point source pollution in stormwater runoff. . Utilize greenways as buffer zones between developed area and open spaces. . Obtain local government and citizen support for the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. Respond to citizen concerns such as safety issues and user conflicts in the establishment and operation of the greenway system. Establish standards for the design, operation, and maintenance of the greenway system. Ensure that an organizational structure exists for regional planning, implementation, and operation of greenways in the Roanoke Valley Establish a non-profit organization to launch a public awareness campaign, volunteer programs and fundraising efforts Select a pilot greenway project and implement it. Pursue implementation of other elements of the Roanoke Vallev Conceptual Greenwav Plan. . . . Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 VI a> '0, a> ... 10 100 ... II) t: o ';:i 10 ... t: a> E .!!! c. E o cD 6-9 APPENDIX A: BIBLIOGRAPHY American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) (1999), -Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, Washington D.C. Beneficial Designs Inc. (1998), The Universal Trail Assessment Process Training Guide, PAX Press, Santa Cruz, CA. Birkby, Robert (1996), Lightly on the Land: The SCA Trail-Building and Maintenance Manual, Student Conservation Corps Inc., published by The Mountaineers, Seattle, WA. Bowker, J.M., John C. Bergstrom and Joshua K. Gill (2004, December), The Virginia Creeper Trail: An Assessment of User Demographics, Preferences, and Economics - Final Report Prepared for the Virginia Department of Conservation. Bowker, J.M., John C. Bergstrom and Joshua K. Gill (2004, December), The Waterway at New River State Park: An Assessment of User Demographics, Preferences, and Economics - Final Report Prepared for the Virginia Department of Conservation. - Bowker, J.M., John C. Bergstrom, Joshua K. Gill and Ursula Lemanski (2004, December), The Washington & Old Dominion Trail: An Assessment of User Demographics, Preferences, and Economics - Final Report Prepared for the Virginia Department of Conservation. Brandywine Conservancy, Inc. (1997), Community Trails Handbook, Chadds Ford, PA. Duffy, Hugh (1991, June), Developing Sustainable Mountain Trail Corridors, National Park Service, Rivers & Trails Program, Denver, CO. Flink, Charles, Loring Schwarz, and Robert Stearns (1993), Greenways: A Guide to Planning, Design, and Development, Island Press, Washington DC. Hesselarth, Woody and Brian Vachowski (2004), Trail Construction and Maintenance Notebook, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Technology and Development Program, 0423-2825-MTDC-P. Hooper, Lennon (1988), NPS Trail Management Handbook, National Park Service, Washington, DC. International Mountain Bicycling Association (2004), Trail Solutions: IMBA's Guide to Building Sweet Singletrack, International Mountain Bicycling Association, Boulder, CO. Labaree, Jonathan (1992), How Greenways Work: A Handbook on Ecology, National Park Service and Atlantic Center for the Environment. Little, Charles E. (1995), Greenways for America, Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, MD. McCoy, M. and M. Stoner (1992), Mountain Bike Trails: Techniques for Design, Construction, and Maintenance, Bikecentennial, Missoula, MT. Miller, Jay S (1983), Construction & Maintenance of Horse Trails, prepared in cooperation with Arkansas Trails Council, U.S. Forest Service, Arkansas Trail Ride Association, and the Northwest Arkansas Horse Trail construction volunteers. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 A-1 Moore, Roger and Kelly Barthlow (1998, March), The Economic Impacts and Uses of Long-Distance Trails, United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service. National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program (1992), Economic Impacts of Protecting Rivers, Trails, and Greenway Corridors, National Park Service. North Carolina State University, Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, Office of Parks, Tourism Research, 1995-96 Economic Impact of Travel to the Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia and North Carolina, Prepared for the Coalition for the Blue Ridge Parkway and the National Park Service. Parker, Troy Scott (2003), Natural Surface Trail Design: The Pattern That Works, Natureshapes, Inc. Parsons Harland Bartholomew & Asso., Inc. (1999), Connecting Our Commonwealth, The Virginia Greenways and Trails Toobox, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and Virginia Trails Association. PFK Consulting (1994), Analysis of Economic Impacts of the Northern Central Rail Trail, Maryland Greenways Commission. Proud man R.D and Rajala (1981), Trailbuilding and Maintenance, Appalachian Mountain Club, Boston, MA. Rathke, David M. and Melvin Baughman (1994), Recreational Trail Design and Construction, Minnesota Extension Service and University of Minnesota. Ritter, Mike, Jan Ritter, Joey Klein, Rich Edwards, and Jen Edwards (2001), Building Better Trails: Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining Outstanding Trails, International Mountain Bicycling Association, Boulder, CO. Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (2005, August), Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, Roanoke, VA. Ryan, Karen-Lee, editor (1993, 2000), Trails for the Twenty-First Century: Planning, Design, and Management Manual for Multi-Use Trails, Rails-To-Trails Conservancy, Island Press, Washington DC. United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (1999), Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access. FHWA-HEP-99-006, HEHE/8-99/(5M)E, and FHWA-EP-01-027, HEPH/8-01(10M)E. United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Federal Transit Administration (2002, August), Rails-with-Trails: Lessons Learned. FT A-MA-26-0052-04-1. United States Forest Service, Angeles National Forest (1991, February), Trail Selection Criteria for Mountain Bike Use on Existing Forest Trails. United States Forest Service, Engineering Staff (1984, June), Standard Specifications for the Construction of Trails, Washington DC, EM-7720-102. Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (2000), The Virginia Greenways and Trails Toolbox. Virginia Dept. of Conservation & Recreation, Div.of Planning & Recreation Resources (2002), Virginia Outdoors Plan. Virginia Dept. of Game & Inland Fisheries, Discover Our Wild Side: Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail, Mountain Area. Virginia Department of Transportation (2002, January), The Virginia Bicycle Facility Resour<;e Guide. A-2 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 APPENDIX B: INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT n'iTERGOV.ERNMENiAl AGREEMENT ESTAaUS~NQ THE ROANOKE VAllEY GREENWAY COl\;lUUSSJON 1. PURPOSE The pUrpoii? m the Roanoke Vi#1Ie~' Gr~tlm\\Sf CommKt!sfon l<> prorrdt! and facliiMs (Ol')l\di,.ted di~ion and gui~~ in tml plarifing, srtd main~en~ m a of groGr't/J1jY~ throughout. tr. Rosn(j;,l; Vtll~(ily" 2'~ SCOPE and 1$ of IleV\e,Uey clUzens to lh(t ($) .fe erl10ln re~~ti~1 open I!,)a~. .,P;aylMnt educational iind cu!tt.rrM ~hsr a~y cent~m; ~f;a~ tlli!en ~nd mal~i!n ~ c~ul'1i~J~ tM ~ed envln:nnentil iESet~ iOO mtiln bef't.aficllSl' eoologioal h6b1t$t~; linkages SfUi. (b) lNfliot! , OtlntigllWS ~rSt~m OtlmmUl1it)i \fllde e\~nrner~il pobl.,s suen ~ QtItm wm.er ~~alr q,ooJity degmdatb\ \\'.. poIution, anrl u~ ellmit~ dll~: pm~ M ~f~I~Jf1 1M "*Y'~ ~$I re~uroo$ n~bomood~; pr01ed at'td !fink signlfioant rwrmIf'!ts.of the ~1mlunlty'S open ~1~'d'R il1d YI~leM~; ~d lV'.d tel ~flhlnoo 1M, V_~)"i Q~nOOI(li3~~e. 10d'1~, prom~.. ~~t d'filv(ld~t, ~ l~'tf.j, tM Ii'.!ing ~ro~ fifJr 3. EfFECTNe DATE; ESTABlISHM.ENT Of COr.4Jltttl0H Thil1l Agreemen shall ~ declivl3', atld th~ C~'Ml$ion hll t$ttI:lU$hed" PUf~tQlt5.1~t V~gl~(19,S(l). ~~lme~dl u~ ~eoot!.\onplJrm..la~ 11) ~... ~ttJ1orly ()f ado~'d IN> gOVtmiog oocIMof e~h of the Roanoke, the City of Sal~m, tml CCM"liiy ~ tn' TO'#1ft of Vlnloo Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 B-1 B-2 APPENDIX B .. CONTINUED 4.R2&PONSJBIUl1ESAND, DUTIES {t Th~ Cl:tliml1lissmn sfi.e11 have 'lilB: talowfmg ~bm.iB6 BrIt! duties: I[a} To Slu~' ~ .n~'iaflia! R,~e WM)' ar1J:jh dm!lfJi!$CI Ih,u ValB)'f"Mii~ Bii ~$sd! iin itM .Rmtt~ IIi3MNy ~p4Uiit G~way ~ da~ed Daes~ti' 1~! a$llm1 /!iama m;~ Iba. Emnasa riot.;i 'liIM lID Ibmml ,m.nd lID ~kJ; ~1\3men,1 a.ooo~ $)!St~lIl1'l1 (B' gte8fiwa~~ inw aa.dh! 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Input Question No. # Written Comment Date G1 1 Work on core qreenways and not on roadways 2/16/2006 G1 1 Major east west = Roanoke River; perhaps north-south=Lick Run 2/16/2006 G1 1 Roanoke River top priority; to Explore Park-destination 2/16/2006 G1 1 Connectivity to schools - needed 2/16/2006 G1 1 Connect to trails outside area 2/16/2006 G1 1 Connect Nature Conservancy and Happy Hollow 2/16/2006 G1 1 Concern with use at Havens Wildlife Management Area 2/16/2006 G2 1 Pedestrian traffic area 2/16/2006 G2 1 Connectinq parks and recreation areas 2/16/2006 G2 1 Connecting people with places of employment 2/16/2006 G2 1 Venue for events - races 2/16/2006 G2 1 Connects natural resources 2/16/2006 G2 1 Connect neighborhoods/communities 2/16/2006 G3 1 Extend connections to Franklin, Montgomery and Botetourt County 2/16/2006 G3 1 Green Hill Park to Explore Park 2/16/2006 G3 1 Include Read Mountain 2/16/2006 G3 1 Tinker Creek to Carvins Cove to Botetourt 2/16/2006 G3 1 Lick Run out to William Fleming (west) 2/16/2006 G3 1 More bicycle/walker friendly greenways along roadways! 2/16/2006 G3 1 Add Glade Road trail - south of Vinton 2/16/2006 G3 1 Add Interior Dept. trails from 111 to Explore 2/16/2006 G3 1 Must include Explore Park 2/16/2006 G4 1 Mixed surfaces 2/16/2006 G4 1 On/off road 2/16/2006 G4 1 ' Mix of location (urban, suburban, rural) 2/16/2006 G4 1 ' Better/more uniform siqnaqe 2/16/2006 G4 1 Length of river entire way; tributaries as well 2/16/2006 G4 1 'Potential connection to other counties (Botetourt, Bedford) 2/16/2006 G4 1 ' Better volunteer promotion 2/16/2006 G4 1 Tie into existing events (Le. Clean Valley Day, etc) 2/16/2006 'Enhance connections: Carvins Cove, Read Mtn, National Forest G4 1 land . 2/16/2006 G4 1 Low maintenance, pedestrian traffic 2/16/2006 G5 1 Emphasize the protection and enhancements of Nature 2/16/2006 G5 1 Safe clean area 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway' January 2007 C-1 C-2 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED G5 1 Create trails that serve multiple users 2/16/2006 G5 1 Greenways should parallel riverslstreamslcreeks, not roadways 2/16/2006 G5 1 Focus on off-road trails; do not drop trails on top of roadways 2/16/2006 1-1 1 Nature Conservancy tract on Bent Mtn, connect to Happy Hollow 2/16/2006 Perimeter trail - horse trail around valley; start with trail along Blue 1-1 1 RidQe Parkway 2/16/2006 1-10 1 1 - Recreation first 2/16/2006 1-10 1 2 - Casual development such as restaurants or condos 2/16/2006 1-10 1 3 - Connectors to access Qreenways 2/16/2006 1-11 1 Connected trails 2/16/2006 1-12 1 Add Hollins College to Carvins Cove 2/16/2006 1-12 1 Add Read Mtn. 2/16/2006 Vision: Connectivity to outlying counties and their trails, open 1-12 1 spaceslnat.lands 2/16/2006 Vision: *Preservation within city of undeveloped properties, open 1-12 1 spaces, still natural patches of land, 2/16/2006 1-12 1 Vision: Connecting neighborhoods and communities 2/16/2006 That neighborhoods are connected to business districts to encourage more walking and biking to ru'n your errands instead of driving - connecting neighborhoods to downtown and places like 1-13 1 Grand villaQe is essential 2/16/2006 Connections to all points & planned routes that can be accessed 1-14 1 by bicycle & walking 2/16/2006 Connect existing trails of Roanoke River trail, Chestnut loop & 1-14 1 Carvins Cove 2/16/2006 1-15 1 Facilitate biking transportation around the city and into downtown 2/16/2006 Add back greenway in Explore Park along Roanoke River. Also 1-16 1 trails along river from STP down to Explore 2/16/2006 1-16 1 Havens Wildlife RefuQe needs a trail 2/16/2006 Selfishly, my vision would be to use connected network of trails for commuting on bicycle from Garden City area to downtown, to northwest area of city. I think connecting downtown to Mill 1-17 1 Mountain and Blue RidQe Parkway would also be wonderful! 2/16/2006 I think the greenway system should be both 1) beautiful and 2) functional. Some areas would be more of 1 and some would be 1-18 1 more of 2, of course, dependinQ on location and type of trail. 2/16/2006 I hope we're not holding up work in certain areas because of the overwhelming nature of the "big plan". My present perception is that we have a gorilla that we don't quite know how to approach. How many miles per year have we finished? Keep the big plan in 1-19 1 mind, but finish something. 2/16/2006 1-2 1 EvervthinQ look Qood 2/16/2006 Delete the highways (e.g. #20, #1, #2). These are not greenways. 1-20 1 Focus on real trails. 2/16/2006 I think the greenways need to be interactive connections throughout the whole region. We need connections to natural areas like Explore Park, the Appalachian Trail, the GW National 1-21 1 Forest and the Roanoke River. 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway' January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED To be able to travel by foot or bike from downtown Roanoke to the Roanoke River and then either east to the Salem city limits or west to the Slue Ridge Parkway following the river's floodplain. There should also be at least 2 north-south greenways: Lick Run corridor and Peters Creek or Masons Creek corridors. Lastly, a connection to Carvins Cove and Havens WMA would be nice but only after 1-22 1 the above items are finished. 2/16/2006 The greenways will be more populated & used when there is a continuous path of 5 miles. Therefore, all efforts should be 1-23 1 directed toward this. 2/16/2006 All stream corridors should be greenways, as well as abandoned 1-24 1 railroad riQhts of way and many alleys. 2/16/2006 1-25 1 A network that crosses the valley with connected trails 2/16/2006 Riverside greenway from Green Hill Park to Explore with feeder 1-26 1 trails leadinq to the river from strateqic areas of the vallev 2/16/2006 Walks all the greenways all the time. Greenways make Roanoke a better place to be, healthier environment. Old folks need the 1-27 1 qreenways; they can't do the AT. 2/16/2006 1-28 1 Completion of the current plan throuqhout the Valley 2/17/2006 To have a network of pathways (paved/unpaved) throughout the valley to provide routes for non-motorized transportation, exercise, 1-3 1 and recreation 2/16/2006 I have a copy of the original 1906 Roanoke River Greenway Plan. Sack then they knew the value of having a greenway along the 1-30 1 river. It is TIME we finish the thinQ!!! 2/14/2006 It would enhance our valley's offerings not only to citizens but to the traveling public, visitors, and tourists, if we could do a circumferential from Carvins Cove to Havens Wildlife Area to Spring Hollow, up Sent Mountain, down the Parkway to the National Forest, to Greenfield, and to the Cove. Many 1-30 1 communities in America now have these wonderful loops 2/14/2006 Long range goal -- connect Montgomery County to Smith 1-30 1 Mountain Lake. 2/14/2006 We need to get the river corridor completed as soon as possible. There are unlimited possibilities for greenways, but the corridor along the Roanoke River will serve as the backbone. The many 1-4 1 smaller trails need to be connected by this river backbone. 2/16/2006 To be able to walk out my door and go anywhere from anywhere, on foot. To Damascus on the AT & back a different way, for example. To travel in large circles from my house. To walk & bike 1-5 1 on more errands, commutes, etc. 2/16/2006 1-6 1 Extend Roanoke River Greenway to Slacksburg, Franklin County. 2/16/2006 1-6 1 Extend Lick Run to Peters Creek Rd. and to Mason's Cove. 2/16/2006 1-6 1 Use paper alleys in city for Qreenway corridor's. 2/16/2006 1-6 1 Use utility riQht of ways - sewer upqrade for riqht of way. 2/16/2006 1-6 1 Push for rail with trail from Wasena Park to Ghent Park. 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 C-3 C-4 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED I'm of the impression that the scope of Roanoke's Conceptual Greenway Plan is too ambitious at this stage. Too much red, not 1-7 1 enough blue. Promote a more scaled back staqe. 2/16/2006 1-8 1 Connected, usable for transportation as well as recreation 2/16/2006 I would like to see a place my family can ride bicycles and walk/run without fear of traffic. I would also enjoy being able to 1-30 1 walk/bicycle to work and school safely. 2/16/2006 2. Which Greenways should be completed first? List 1-5 Input No. Question # Written Comment Date 1-14 2 #32 fRoanoke Riverl to Blue Ridqe Parkway 2/16/2006 1-18 2 #4, #5 Any other lonq wooded trails 2/16/2006 #8, #9, #23 - bike access from downtown Roanoke to Carvins 1-15 2 Cove 2/16/2006 1-18 2 1 Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1) Roanoke River - as far as feasible - hopefully to Explore Park 1-23 2 and/or Salem 2/16/2006 1-10 2 1) Roanoke River corridor 2/16/2006 1. #32 [Roanoke River] Get the trunk done, then focus on the 1-20 2 branches 2/16/2006 1-21 2 1. Bridqe at Hanqinq Rock 2/16/2006 1. Lick Run. This corridor should ultimately serve the Carvins Cove natural area north of the City limits. Ample open space exists north of Valley View Crossing to extend this multi-use trail 1-29 2 to residents near Countryside Golf Course and beyond. 2/16/2006 1-12 2 1. Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-13 2 1. Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-22 2 1. Roanoke River - No. 32 2/16/2006 1-17 2 1. Roanoke River #32 2/16/2006 1-18 2 2 Lick Run 2/16/2006 1-23 2 2) Barnhardt Creek #36 2/16/2006 1-10 2 2) Connectors to downtown, shoppinq 2/16/2006 2. #15 [Hanging Rock] Get the bridge in behind Orange Market 1-20 2 so trail connects to trailhead and parkinq and future #4 & 5. 2/16/2006 1-12 2 2. Hollins to Carvins Cove 2/16/2006 1-22 2 2. Lick Run" No. 22 2/16/2006 1-13 2 2. Mill Mountain 2/16/2006 1-17 2 2. Mill Mountain #44 2/16/2006 1-21 2 2. Roanoke River Greenway - west Salem to Roanoke Co. 2/16/2006 2. Roanoke River. Currently, the City should focus on extending the Roanoke River greenway from Wiley Drive to Ghent park utilizing open space adjacent to the Roanoke River under the 1-29 2 city's ownership. 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway' January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED ,/'- 1-18 2 3 Mill Mtn 2/16/2006 1-23 2 3) Roanoke River Tributary #28 2/16/2006 1-17 2 3. Garnand Branch #41 2/16/2006 3. Grandin Road - something to connect south Roanoke and 1-13 2 , downtown to Grandin Village 2/16/2006 1-22 2 3. Hanging Rock - No. 15 2/16/2006 1-21 2 3. Roanoke River Greenway - Roanoke City to Explore Park 2/16/2006 3. Tinker Creek. This corridor should be extended to NE Roanoke to Old Mountain Road. This is a viable option that can get pavement down now so that people can enjoy Tinker Creek and 1-29 2 surroundings. 2/16/2006 1-17 2 4. Blue Ridge Parkway 2/16/2006 4. Blue Ridge Parkway - access from south Roanoke and 1-13 2 downtown to BRP 2/16/2006 4. Get the 1st three done [Roanoke River, Lick Run, Hanging 1-22 2 Rock] 2/16/2006 1-21 2 4. Raleigh Court area to Garst Mill Park 2/16/2006 1-21 2 5. Colonial Ave. (VWCC) to Parkway at 220 S. 2/16/2006 1-2 2 Along the Parkway: connected to Stewarts Knob 2/16/2006 As much of the river as possible. Green Hill Park to Explore Park 1-4 2 as a start 2/16/2006 G4 2 Back Creek removed? 2/16/2006 1-5 2 Bent Mountain 2/16/2006 1-8 2 Bike lanes on 10th Street 2/16/2006 '-15 2 Blue Ridoe Parkway #49 - bikino access alono BRP trails 2/16/2006 G2 2 Chestnut Ridge loop to Explore Park (horse trail) 2/16/2006 G5 2 Complete Garnand Branch (from Bedford County Residents) 2/16/2006 G5 2 Complete Roanoke Loop through the Havens area 2/16/2006 G3 2 Complete segments along the river (connect)* 2/16/2006 G5 2 Completion of Roanoke River Greenway a TOP priority 2/16/2006 G4 2 Concentrate on loops 2/16/2006 G2 2 Connect existing greenways! All greenways! 2/16/2006 1-11 2 Connect to Carvins Cove 2/16/2006 1-11 2 Connect to Parkway 2/16/2006 G2 2 Connect to Parkway - Mill Mtn. Greenway 2/16/2006 G2 2 Connect to Tanglewood Mall- Franklin Rd. corridor 2/16/2006 G5 2 Create Connection between Melrose and Cove Road 2/16/2006 1-28 2 Didn't pick up the map, but the River corridor 2/17/2006 G5 2 Finish Tinker Creek . 2/16/2006 1-16 2 Greenway at Explore park, along river. 2/16/2006 1-5 2 Hanging Rock - connect to AT 2/16/2006 Hanging Rock - I live in the City near HR and would sure love to see the trail extend to Roanoke River. My end of town has '-30 2 NOTHING, no parks, no trails, no anything. 2/14/2006 I think connectivity is the most important aspect of staging. Making the first greenway development connect is most 1-7 2 important. This whether linear connection or circular connection. 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 C-5 C-G APPENDIX C - CONTINUED 1-1 2 Lick Run 2/16/2006 1-6 2 Lick Run 2/16/2006 1-8 2 Lick Run 2/16/2006 1-5 2 Lick Run - connect to AT 2/16/2006 G5 2 Link Blue Ridge Parkway #42/#33 2/16/2006 1-1 2 Mason Creek 2/16/2006 G1 2 Masons Creek 2/16/2006 G4 2 Mason's Creek 2/16/2006 Masons Creek - Initiate Construction of Masons Creek from G5 2 Battlefield Trail 2/16/2006 1-1 2 Murray Run - Tanqlewood 2/16/2006 1-9 2 Ones that link existing segments together. 2/16/2006 G1 2 Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-1 2 Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-11 2 Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-24 2 Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-26 2 Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-6 2 Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-8 2 Roanoke River 2/16/2006 1-5 2 Roanoke River - Victory Park - canoes 2/16/2006 Roanoke River #32 upstream from SmithlWasena Park and 1-15 2 downstream to BRP 2/16/2006 1-25 . 2 Roanoke River from Green Hill park to Mill Mt. 2/16/2006 Roanoke River core of the system (Blueway) - also greenways G4 2 leading into it, incorporation of bluewavs 2/16/2006 G2 2 Roanoke River!! 2/16/2006 Roanoke River!! This should be the core of the entire greenway 1~19 2 proiect. What a showcase it could be. 2/16/2006 G4 2 Same goes for Parkway connections to other jurisdictions 2/16/2006 Roanoke River #32 Garden City #41 Tinker/Carvin Creek 1-30 2 #19&24 Roanoke Vallev Perimeter Trail #49 Wolf Creek #51 2/16/2006 Should complete main east-west trails 1 st, then main south-north trails 2nd, then other connecting trails and long, wooded trails 1-18 2 3rd. 2/16/2006 G1 2 Shrine Hill ? 2/16/2006 The City should focus on Lick Run, Roanoke River and Tinker 1-29 2 Creek. We cannot afford to wait any longer. 2/16/2006 1-5 2 Tinker Creek - connect to AT 2/16/2006 G4 2 Tinker Creek and Lick Run connections to AT are important 2/16/2006 G2 2 Tinker Creek to Carvins Cove + AT 2/16/2006 1-1 2 Work on Perimeter Trail 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway' January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED 3. Have you encountered any problem (s) while visiting area greenways? If so, please describe what problem (s) was/were encountered and where encountered. Input Question - No. # Written Comment Date G5 3 Better lighting to promote safe trails 2/16/2006 Biggest problem is that the sections are not long enough for 1-25 3 biking. 2/16/2006 City of Roanoke has a sign on the trail between Carvin Cove Dam and boat launch that says trail closed. Needs to be 1-16 3 removed. 2/16/2006 1-8 3 Could they be plowed? 2/16/2006 Disconnected w/ other greenways or other non-motorized friendly 1-3 3 routes - not always easy to oet to 2/16/2006 G5 3 Emergency phones should be made available to Greeway users 2/16/2006 1-1 3 Erosion 2/16/2006 1-3 3 Finding/learning about the greenways 2/16/2006 Free ranging dogs along Mill Mountain Greenway and Roanoke River Greenway from Carilion Memorial to Piedmont Park area. 1-22 3 These dogs come from nearby homes. 2/16/2006 Garst Mill - congestion/people not cleaning up after pets 1-30 3 Hanoino Rock - Trail not c1earlv marked 2/16/2006 Getting info on greenways (RVCVB) (New Comer Mag.) (Media Coverage) (Website links from area hotels) (Pamphlets at retail G2 3 establishments) 2/16/2006 I think unauthorized cross country travel is leading to erosion in 1-18 3 some areas, esp. where there are switchbacks. 2/16/2006 G5 3 Increase the connectivity between trails 2/16/2006 1-6 3 Keep glass off of trails 2/16/2006 1-21 3 Lack of bathrooms 2/16/2006 1-21 3 Lack of interpretive signage 2/16/2006 1-21 3 Lack of trash cans 2/16/2006 G1 3 Lick Run: shoppin~ carts, vandalism, security concerns 2/16/2006 G4 3 Lighting most important in urban areas 2/16/2006 G1 3 Loose pit bull 2/16/2006 Maintenance - keep open (Wiley Drive and Tinker Creek) - they close gates and are slow in removing mud from transportation 1-6 3 corridor 2/16/2006 1-4 3 Marking of greenway to Mill Mountain 2/16/2006 1-6 3 Markinos make it difficult to follow trails 2/16/2006 G1 3 Murray Run: trash, trash cans needed 2/16/2006 My husband Mr. Bryant looks after Wolf Creek Trail. We pick up trash - 24 underpass clean out after each flood, call Mrs. 1-2 3 McMillan about portaiohn's upside down 2/16/2006 1-11 3 No 2/16/2006 1-14 3 No 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 C-7 C-B APPENDIX C - CONTINUED 1-28 3 No 2/17/2006 1-15 3 No - trash in trees is unsightly 2/16/2006 No except the bridge over Mason's Creek needs to be 1-26 3 completed. 2/16/2006 1-17 3 No problems encountered 2/16/2006 1-12 3 Not enough clear siqnaqe leading me to the routes 2/16/2006 1-12 3 Not enough promotion/publicity 2/16/2006 1-7 3 Not really. 2/16/2006 Obnoxious graffiti on the 1-581 underpass, south side of Roanoke River; visible from Roanoke River trail where it passes under 1- 1-22 3 581, looking south at underpass supports along old NS tracks. 2/16/2006 1-24 3 Pet poop pollutes the water. Pet owners need to pick it up. 2/16/2006 G5 3 Police patrols 2/16/2006 G3 3 Problems: Amenities 2/16/2006 G4 3 Promotion should improve 2/16/2006 G1 3 Roanoke River: qraffiti 2/16/2006 1-10 3 Safety - some are pretty scary 2/16/2006 G5 3 Safety (perception of being unsafe - Wolf Creek, Lick Run) 2/16/2006 G2 3 Security issues -lightinq, call boxes in specific areas 2/16/2006 G4 3 Separate uses on a single greenway? 2/16/2006 G4 3 Smell! (Roanoke River)* 2/16/2006 G1 3 Smith/Wasena: security at night 2/16/2006 Some greenway routes are hard to follow (e.g. between VWCC & Patrick Henry). But not too many siqns - ruins the outdoor 1-18 3 experience. 2/16/2006 G1 3 Tinker Creek: garbage, security 2/16/2006 1-1 3 Trash 2/16/2006 G4 3 Trash (Roanoke and Tinker) * 2/16/2006 1-8 3 Trash in w'aterways and along Tinker Creek Greenway 2/16/2006 1-20 3 Vandalism & erosion from adjacent athletic fields on #21 2/16/2006 G4 3 Vandalism (Wolf Creek) * 2/16/2006 Washouts/trail cutting on hills on Murray Run above Fishburn 1-12 3 Park 2/16/2006 Wiley Drive is a joke because of token auto traffic. The low water bridges should be replaced by graceful arched pedestrian 1-19 3 bridqes. 2/16/2006 G4 3 Wiley Drive near Smith Park (lighting concerns/safety) 2/16/2006 1-13 3 Yes - they don't connect and there aren't enouqh!! 2/16/2006 Yes. They only run a mile or two, on a long hike you have to 1-5 3 naviqate throuqh scrambles. I've solved some problems. 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway' January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED 4. What improvements or amenities would you like to see on existing greenways? Input Question -- No. # Written' Comment Date G4 4 *Interpretive signaae in appropriate areas (natural, historical, etc.) 2/16/2006 G4 4 *Kiosks with maps 2/16/2006 1-27 4 Add bathrooms, trash cans (occasional) 2/16/2006 1-21 4 Add bluewavs (recreational water use) to the master plans. 2/16/2006 G2 4 Amenities - bike racks 2/16/2006 G3 4 Art on the trail 2/16/2006 1-12 4 Art sculptural elements 2/16/2006 G4 4 Auto traffic (remove where possible, river) - alternate routes 2/16/2006 Barriers keeping people on main trail and off of spur trails/cut 1-12 4 throughs (erosion and degradation a problem) 2/16/2006 1-6 4 Bathrooms should be open all vear round 2/16/2006 G1 4 Benches 2/16/2006 G3 4 Better markings on greenway itself (except Mill Mountain) 2/16/2006 1-12 4 Better signage 2/16/2006 G3 4 Better sianagelidentification - help in usina/promotina " 2/16/2006 G1 4 Bridae at Hangina Rock 2/16/2006 1-12 4 Call boxes and Iiahtina periodically 2/16/2006 1-19 4 Complete Roanoke River section 2/16/2006 1-3 4 Connections w/ other areenwavs 2/16/2006 Consider porous pavement or grass pavers instead of asphalt on 1-9 4 a demonstration segment 2/16/2006 G1 4 Contact information - notifY about trash 2/16/2006 G3 4 Control of animals/ what to do if dog attacks? 2/16/2006 1-2 4 Do not have any complaints 2/16/2006 1-20 4 Don't worry about amenities. Get the core trail network built. 2/16/2006 1-12 4 Educational;/interpretive sianaae 2/16/2006 1-19 4 Have picnic areas, bike racks, benches, etc. 2/16/2006 1-18 4 Historic walks (with signs) 2/16/2006 1-5 4 Historical markers, monuments, fountains, etc. 2/16/2006 1-7 4 I'm more concerned with new trail than trail improvements 2/16/2006 G3 4 Kiosks with history of area or to emphasize natural amenities 2/16/2006 1-5 4 Latrines 2/16/2006 1-19 4 License vendors 2/16/2006 G3 4 Maintenance 2/16/2006 G1 4 Maps 2/16/2006 1-4 4 Maps 2/16/2006 1-4 4 Mile markers. From the river out. 2/16/2006 G1 4 Mileage markers 2/16/2006 Mileage markers and maps would be great although I realize the 1-22 4 vandalism risk of these features. 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 f' C-9 C-10 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED G1 4 Mill Mountain kiosk - update 2/16/2006 1-12 4 More clear mappina & an adopt-a-mile plan 2/16/2006 1-11 4 More trees 2/16/2006 G1 4 Multi-use/ horse trails 2/16/2006 Natural habitat restoration (cleanout ivy, restore native plants, 1-12 4 orasses) 2/16/2006 1-18 4 Nature walks (with sions) 2/16/2006 1-16 4 None 2/16/2006 G1 4 Parkina - access - Murray Run 2/16/2006 1-9 4 Plan for pet waste baa dispensers as part of all new seaments. 2/16/2006 Preserve or replant thick veaetation on stream banks for wildlife 1-24 4 and water quality. 2/16/2006 1-21 4 Promote regular clean up events (like the fall waterways cleanup) 2/16/2006 Put up more bike ways near shops and retail areas. E.g. put up an outside bikeway around Towers and put bike racks at a safe .location along the outside bikeway. The idea would be to have a 1-18 4 safe corridor at these areas to increase non-motorized use. 2/16/2006 1-6 4 Remove debris that accumulates behind low water bridge 2/16/2006 1-23 " 4 Remove the concrete median in Smith Park 2/16/2006 1-10 4 Restaurants 2/16/2006 G2 4 Restrooms, etc. 2/16/2006 G4 4 Restrooms/water fountains, access 2/16/2006 1-12 4 Restrooms/water fountains/trash cans 2/16/2006 1-5 4 Rock aardens, sculptures, flowerbeds, other aesthetic things 2/16/2006 1-10 4 Security cameras 2/16/2006 See previous question [lack of bathrooms, trash cans, interpretive 1-21 4 signage] 2/16/2006 G4 4 Signs (uniformity)* 2/16/2006 G4 4 Surface consideration important / 2/16/2006 The car side of the Smith Park is too narrow, an extra 6 inches 1-28 4 would mean a lot 2/17/2006 There should be a footbridge over Lick Run to connect G5 4 community. 2/16/2006 1-10 4 Trash pick UP 2/16/2006 G4 4 Trash receptacles near areenways (wildlife proof) 2/16/2006 1-8 4 Trees, trees, trees! 2/16/2006 G1 4 Water fountains 2/16/2006 1-5 4 Water fountains 2/16/2006 1-6 4 Water fountains 2/16/2006 1-30 4 We need some decent signs for the trails. 2/14/2006 1-25 4 What exists is fine. We just need more. 2/16/2006 Wildflower gardens in some areas would be nice. Otherwise, retain the forest cover and allow older forests to grow along 1-18 4 greenways. 2/16/2006 1-1 4 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway' January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED 5. What is the best way to get citizens involved in greenways? Are there ways in which you would be willing to volunteer? For information on volunteering opportunities, please contact Pathfinders forGreenways (E-mail: pathfinders@greenways.org) Input Question No. # Written Comment Date G1 5 Foot race up Mill Mtn - fund raiser/interest 2/16/2006 G1 5 Sponsors for clean up 2/16/2006 G1 5 Have Pathfinder notifications 2/16/2006 G1 5 Involve Scouts, other oroups 2/16/2006 G1 5 Brochures on oreenwavs 2/16/2006 G1 5 Adopt-a-trail - neiahborhood or corporate 2/16/2006 G3 5 Present to neighborhood aroups 2/16/2006 G3 5 Adopt a trail/sponsors - create a sense of ownership 2/16/2006 G3 5 Involve everyone - arts community/civic 2/16/2006 G3 5 Better mappina to identitv trails 2/16/2006 G3 5 Launching points to encouraae and facilitate use 2/16/2006 Promote to schools - outdoor recreation/nature or community G3 5 study 2/16/2006 G4 5 Tie into festivals, etc. 2/16/2006 G4 5 Hype awareness "Greenway Day" media coveraae 2/16/2006 G4 5 Advertise and increase opportunities more frequent 2/16/2006 G4 5 Promote awareness with additional events 2/16/2006 G4 5 Incorporate schools (curriculum and sports) - art, historv, science 2/16/2006 G4 5 Promote ownership (adopt-a-trail/stream,areenwav) 2/16/2006 1-1 5 2/16/2006 1-10 5 Great website. The current one did not list this meetina tonight. 2/16/2006 1-11 5 Branch out to business, Civic oroups, other non-profits 2/16/2006 1-11 5 Solicit funds from local business 2/16/2006 Present to & involve schools - PH cross country team adopt the trail they use; school groups volunteer on trails; taking home info 1-12 5 to parents 2/16/2006 More neighborhood events on greenways - "may day", festivals, 1-12 5 children's events, races, etc. 2/16/2006 1-12 5 Present reaularlv (1/vr or 1/2 vr?) at neiqhborhood meetinQs 2/16/2006 1-13 5 Build more to connect to neiqhborhoods to businesses! 2/16/2006 1-15 5 Adopt a section 2/16/2006 1-16 5 I alreadv am a volunteer. 2/16/2006 Emphasize Charlotte's success. Stress economic development 1-17 5 potential 2/16/2006 Have outdoor festivals with mayoral proclamations, youth 1-19 5 participation, media coverage 2/16/2006 We are members of Dr. Bill Gordge's Wednesday work group - "all day, year round". Working at Carvins Cove - we have dug about 2 1-2 5 miles - with 3/4 mile to go. 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 C-11 C-12 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED I already do volunteer. Many others would if they knew how. I 1-20 5 found out by accident. 2/16/2006 1-21 5 I already do volunteer and support program. 2/16/2006 Have picnics and outdoor events, like Earth day, to help get 1-21 5 people out of doors. .' 2/16/2006 1-21 5 + more money from the state. 2/16/2006 1-22 5 Race events, fun runs/walks/rides 2/16/2006 1-22 5 Clean-up events 2/16/2006 1-22 5 Neighborhood association events 2/16/2006 1-22 5 Adopt a trail programs 2/16/2006 1-22 5 School field trips 2/16/2006 Contact neighborhoods - people who live near a greenway will be 1-25 5 more likely to volunteer on a particular section 2/16/2006 See sponsorship for sections on an annual basis, say $1000 a 1-28 5 mile 2/17/2006 1-3 5 Advertise/promote current greenways and their potential users 2/16/2006 Willing to volunteer w/ maintenance/upkeep - currently a member 1-3 5 of Pathfinders for Greenways 2/16/2006 1-4 5 By having a greenway connect to their neighborhood 2/16/2006 Publicize it better. The open stretches are attracting traffic. Build 1-5 5 more miles 2/16/2006 1-6 5 Fun! 2/16/2006 Connecting with community groups is probably the most effective 1-7 5 way to engage people who are engaged. 2/16/2006 1-8 ,5 The picnics are good 2/16/2006 1-30 5 Make sure people know about them. 2/16/2006 6. Additional Comments? Response Input No. Question # # Written Comment Date G3 6 C "Rails with trails" 2/16/2006 30 years from now greenways will define Roanoke, whereas what city managers are doing 1-27 6 B won't matter 2/16/2006 Alley greenways. Bring into the neighborhoods. G6 6 A Identify. 2/16/2006 Bridges. Can Highland Park be connected with 1-5 6 A Roanoke River via footbridge? 2/16/2006 Carilion would be a good target for corporate G4 6 K participation 2/16/2006 Coordinate right-of-way negotiations for alleys/sewers/electric service improvements w/ 1-12 6 B greenway development 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway' January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED Create obligations (govtlzoning) that developers allow/set aside funds and land for connections 1-12 6 A and or protections of corridors 2/16/2006 Develop a pilot project urban greenway along the - rive to show the possibilities of a greenway as an G6 6 C urban economic generator, i.e. little San Antonio 2/16/2006 G4 6 I Focus on important areas 2/16/2006 Funding needs to be a higher priority. Ask 10,000, 1,000 - 500 sponsors for business & government. 1-6 6 A Sell bonds to finance greenways. 2/16/2006 Good opportunity for connections with Havens G4 6 A Wildlife area 2I1B/2006 Governments need to secure rights of way for greenways when creating/changing land use or G3 6 A rights of way 2/16/2006 1-10 6 A Great recruiting tool for bringing people to town! 2/16/2006 Greenways must be perceived as economic G6 6 B oenerators like softball/soccer complexes. 2/16/2006 Identify potential places for redevelopment (ex.: G4 6 H Walnut Street bridge, Smith Park, etc.) 2/16/2006 Incorporate bike lanes on city streets to link 1-15 6 A existing sections 2/16/2006 Incorporate greenway during Carilion G4 6 J development, biomed center 2/16/2006 G4 6 M Involve NS railroad in the process 2/16/2006 Is there any way to add bike lanes on Jefferson St. from Memorial Hospital to downtown/Mill 1-15 6 B Mountain Greenway along Williamson? 2/16/2006 It seems that funding is a problem - the gov't needs to make it more of a priority to increase the 1-13 6 A quality of life for the area 2/16/2006 '-2 6 A Just keep going. 2/16/2006 1-22 6 A Keep up the good work! 2/16/2006 1-28 6 A Keep up the good work! 2117/2006 G4 6 F More oreenway development = cleaner rivers 2/16/2006 1-2 6 B Mrs. Liz Belcher does a wonderful iob. 2/16/2006 Need more efforts in Roanoke County and Salem City and some effort in Botetourt County to 1-21 6 A complement the City of Roanoke's efforts. 2/16/2006 One other thought - develop the river! (The rest 1-19 6 A will follow!) 2/16/2006 G3 6 B Open utility ROW for oreenways 2/16/2006 1-30 6 A Please, please allow bikes on sidewalks. 2/14/2006 Presentations by Commission can be made at City Council, boards of supervisors, with budget 1-24 6 A requests. 2/16/2006 G4 6 G Private contractors help 2/16/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 C-13 C-14 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED G4 6 E Promote commercial exposure to greenway 2/16/2006 Promote to local/reaional business for economic G4 6 D benefit/quality of life lono term benefits - ITT 2/16/2006 Push for corporate financial assistance along with 1-26 6 A construction money from local governments. 2/16/2006 Rails to Trails potential sites? (Roanoke River Greenway near Wiley) - can be big economic G4 6 L driver 2/16/2006 1-6 6 B Rails with trails 2/16/2006 Reach out to business promote themselves G4 6 C through Qreenway awareness/participation 2/16/2006 Some paved trails are good to get bikes off roads, G4 6 B road bikes 2/16/2006 The City needs greenways AND more trees to offset its increasing air pollution problem; on the back end, they need to plan to deal with the 1-30 6 C increasing amount of leaves to pick up. 2/14/2006 The City should avoid future mistakes in greenway design and construction evident in Mill Mountain greenway corridor. Sidewaiks shouid not be 1-29 6 A eligible as green ways. 2/16/2006 The trail concept being connected with a historic neighborhood walk concept makes for interesting I-S 6 B crosstown hikes. 2/16/2006 Use existing alleys, for which the City already owns the right of ways, to extend the greenway 1-23 6 A network 2/16/2006 Yearly funding could come from each locality as 1-30 6 B capital improvement funds. 2/14/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway' January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED Public Input from Individuals at June 8,2006 Public Input Meeting 1. Do you support the vision of completing the Roanoke River Greenway as the #1 priority? Comment # Question Response Date 1 1 Yes 6/8/2006 3 1 Yes 6/8/2006 4 1 Yes 6/8/2006 5 1 Yes 6/8/2006 6 1 Yes 6/8/2006 Yes - showcase segments only to start with. This leaves money 7 1 for other small connectors or less expensive greenways 6/8/2006 8 1 Yes. It is a natural artery. 6/8/2006 9 1 Yes, it is the cornerstone. 6/8/2006 I think that regionally, this is a great notion; however, localities may be privy to unplanned circumstances that provide them with 10 1 positive opportunity to tackle other areenways. 6/8/2006 11 1 Yes. 6/8/2006 12 1 Yes 6/8/2006 13 1 Do it in two years 6/8/2006 The sooner this can be completed, the more that people and the community will see the benefits of a completed trai//greenway 14 1 across the valley. 6/8/2006 15 1 Yes! 6/8/2006 16 1 Yes 6/8/2006 Yes - complete it first and use it as a model to gain support for 17 1 other proiects. 6/8/2006 18 1 Yes -like a tree, must have a strong trunk to support the limbs 6/8/2006 19 1 Yes 6/8/2006 Yes, but act on other opportunities for other greenways that 20 1 become available too! 6/8/2006 21 1 Yes 6/8/2006 Yes but we need more involvement from the private sector in getting funds. Novozymes is a great start & maybe that will spur competition among other large companies to donate & get 22 1 involved. 6/8/2006 23 1 Yes! 6/8/2006 24 1 Yes 6/8/2006 This would create a very long trail that should be scenic through much of the Roanoke Valley. Break the task up into sections and complete 1 section a year that could be used. With the right publicity this could creat more local support and this should 25 1 create local demand for connecting existing trails to this 6/8/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 C-15 C-16 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED 2. Do you agree with the #2 priorities listed on the back of your map? If not, h h Id t? w at c anges wou you sugges . Comment # Question Response Date 1 2 See 3 6/8/2006 #2 priority should be #9 in Botetourt and Ro. Co; #2 priority should 3 2 be #8 in Botetourt Co. 6/8/2006 4 2 Yes 6/8/2006 5 2 Yes 6/8/2006 6 2 No. Move the Murrav Run Greenway to a higher priority 6/8/2006 Delete 49. Add new trail Hanging Rock to Hollins via Timberview Road 1) connecting to Loch Haven Road via Loch Haven Lake 7 2 2)extendina through the woods & connecting to #9 Tinker Creek 6/8/2006 Yes, because they connect to the Roanoke River Greenway, 8 2 formino the beoinninos of a network 6/8/2006 9 2 Yes 6/8/2006 10 2 Yep 6/8/2006 Yes. Also consider making main gravel trail through Carvins Cove a 12 2 paved greenway. 6/8/2006 13 2 ? 6/8/2006 I think that more emphasis should be placed in connecting neighborhoods and communities to existing trails and the Roanoke River Greenway. Specifically, the ability to access downtown and the greenway there is important but currently quite difficult to do safely. The connectivity can be done piece by piece and should be advocated by the Greenway Commission any time that 14 2 road/infrastructure work is done in Roanoke. 6/8/2006 15 2 Yes. 6/8/2006 17 2 Yes B/8/2006 18 2 Yes 6/8/2006 19 2 Yes 6/8/2006 Yes, again other opportunities that "pop up" should be grabbed 20 2 even if on other #3 & #4 priorities. 6/8/2006 21 2 Yes - plus a connection from the Mason Cove trail to Carvins Cove. 6/8/2006 22 2 Yes 6/8/2006 23 2 Yes! 6/8/2006 24 2 Yes 6/8/2006 3. Other Comments? Comment # Question Response Date Biking is my priority. We should complete small connector routes on the greenway or on a suitable public road. Typical of this would .be a route around Roanoke Memorial Hospital which would allow biking from river's edge to the road going downstream along the Roanoke 1 3 River. Perhaps Carilion would pav for this? 6/8/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway' January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED Acquisition Methods: I like rights of way in coordination with utility easements. I do not like condemnation because I distrust localities to 2 2 pursue condemnation in a fair and equitable way 4 3 Open Chestnut Ridge to mountain bikes!!! 6/8/2006 - Thank you for all of your hard work. Please find more commitment for 5 3 paying new staff members. A volunteer coordinator? 6/8/2006 More government staffing is an obvious and critical need. Liz Belcher 6/8/2006 6 3 cannot do it all!! 7 3 For the issue ranking, for each idea indicate the level of difficulty 6/8/2006 There should be a greenway authority, just as there is now a water authority. The only way to get anything done in a region of competing localities. Allow condemnation up to 10% of land needed, so that one 8 3 landowner can't stop a whole greenway. 6/8/2006 Reserve the right to condemn 10%. A very few can ruin a good plan. We need a regional water authority. We need a regional airport authority. We need a regional trash authority. WE NEED A 9 3 REGIONAL GREENWAY AUTHORITY. 6/8/2006 Lack of connectivity an obvious problem. Definitely need one comprehensive resource for trail maps and information, bikeways, etc. Push advertising of greenways as an economic development 11 3 incentive. 6/8/2006 I hae ridden on many rail trails along east coast. Does Roanoke area have any potential rail trail areas from abandoned Norfolk-Southern 12 3 routes. 6/8/2006 13 3 Take the railroad tracks you need for the Roanoke River oreenway 6/8/2006 When at all possible keep greenways separate and free of motor vehicle traffic. Some streets could be closed and used for foot or bicycle use only! Work with "rails to trails" and other groups to 17 3 connect projects. Ned to protect trails at Explore Park. 6/8/2006 Develop a bond issue regionally that includes greenway funding, schools, public safety, transportation, etc. - Something for everyone so it has a decent chance of voter approval - with coordinated marketing to all voters -- by all elected officials speaking as one voice 18 3 (as close to it as possible) 6/8/2006 Create more regionalization to support other area localities in their 19 3 greenway efforts. 6/8/2006 Would like to see the perimeter trail built, even if as sections at first connecting various major greenways (ex. Parkway to Carvins Cove 20 3 via Greenfield) 6/8/2006 21 3 Let's have this as a priority for our valley. 6/8/2006 22 3 Have an online survey to solicit more input from the public 6/8/2D06 Collect public input on greenway priorities via an online survey form 23 3 so people can provide input without having to come to a meeting 6/8/2006 24 3 Utilize as manv funding mechanisms & partners as possible! 6/8/2006 We need to create local support and convince everyone that it is to 25 3 their advantage to have pleasant places to walk. More publicity. " 6/8/2006 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 C-17 C-18 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED # stickers 44 2 o 8 1 42 7 o 32 11 27 18 14 39 4 5 15 5 12 14 for elected officials and overnment staff 3 2 Or anization lace a dot under the one statement ou most su ort Maintain the current organizational structure with the Greenway Commission as a regional advisory and planning board and local governments responsible for greenway construction and management within their 'urisdictions; more clear! define the roles and res onsibilities of each. 7 Increase the authority and staffing of the Greenway Commission to implement the Greenway Plan and better facilitate develo ment of area reenwa s 30 12 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway' January 2007 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED Summary of Qualitative Interviews by LandDesign Regional Greenway Support and Funding The Consultant addressed perceptions and attitudes regarding financial support for greenway development by conducting fifteen key stakeholders telephone interviews (one person per interview) with designated elected and appointed officials and government staff during the month of April, 2006. Interviewees were selected by the Client and asked nine qualitative discussion questions pertaining to general greenway development and greenway specific funding. Each interview was completed in a continuous timeframe, each lasting up to 45 minutes. A general summary of the results are presented below. 1. Do you support right-of-way acquisition and greenway development? Most of the respondents supported the idea of acquiring more land for greenway development. However, the majority of the respondents did not support the idea of land condemnation for greenway development, but did support donation and fair value acquisition. 2. What type of funding strategies would you support for greenway and trail development? In general the respondents cited- the need for increases in private donations to fund greenway development. They also noted aggressive funding pursuits must continue through all available options, including leveraging of funds to develop more greenways at a quicker pace and various public/private partnership efforts. Some respondents noted that increasing local taxes for greenway development probably would not be supported. 3. In what way does your locality contribute towards greenway development each year? Most of the respondents understood that their locality contributes in some fashion for greenway development either by monetary allocations or in kind services. Some of the participants were unable to report specific contribution amounts or hours of in-kind services used each year. 4. Do you feel that your locality needs to contribute more in order to further stimulate right-of-way acquisition and greenway development? A mixed group of results were obtained from this question. Some participants highlighted the need for each locality to contribute more funds and services and others felt that increases were not necessary to stimulate greenway development and rights of way acquisition. 5. Do you feel that greenways can spur economic development? A majority of the respondents agreed that greenways have the potential to spur economic development in some fashion. The respondents cited new business development, increased real estate values, cultural and tourism development as the most common forms of economic development that could spur from greenway development. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 C-19 C-20 APPENDIX C - CONTINUED 6. Are there any specific interests that you or your organization would like to see addressed in the Greenway Plan update. A variety of responses were generated from the participants, the following lists the most common interests cited: Increased public education, increase publicity, consistent goals and objectives, increased cooperation, shared vision, better planning efforts, funding strategies, development of the Roanoke River Greenway. 7. What role do you see your organization playing in future green way development? Most of the participants highlighted a variety of roles in which they see their organization playing in future greenway development. It was surprising to discover of wide variety of responses from leadership roles and financier responsibilities to site specific design assistance. Overall, there seamed to be a lack of consistency of defined roles for each organization. 8. In your opinion, what are the challenges that need to be overcome before developing a strong regional green way network? A variety of responses were generated from the participants, the following lists the most common interests cited: Funding, public education, accountability, need for goals and objectives, lack of design standards, coordination and cooperation, and improved trail maintenance efforts. 9. Are you willing to become an avid supporter of right-of-way acquisition and greenway development? The majority of participants are willing to become avid supporters of greenway development and avid supporters of acquisition efforts as long as it does not include land condemnation. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway' January 2007 APPENDIX D: CASE STUDIES Charlotte Mecklenburg Greenway System Background There are currently 23 miles of developed trails and 185 miles of planned greenways' to be completed in the next 20 years in Mecklenburg County (MC). 16 miles will be built within the next 4 years. Most greenways will be located along 22 creeks within the County. The two main goals in building greenways are to protect the floodplains and to provide public transportation. The development of future greenways are funded by public, private and foundation support. Getting the first greenway on the ground has helped people understand what greenways are and has helped to educate them on their benefits. MC has found that once the public has experienced them first hand they want more of them. Greenway Infrastructure Trails cross sections within the various greenway corridors range from 8-10 foot-wide paved and/or limestone surface trails. All existing and future greenway infrastructure development occurring within floodplains are specifically designed to reduce flooding damage from anticipated rain events. Program Objectives As stated above the main objective of the Mecklenburg County Greenway Program is to protect the floodplains and to provide alternative transportation routes for bikes and pedestrians. The 1999 Mecklenburg Greenway Master Plan identifies three major objectives based on their overall vision statement "The preservation, protection, and appropriate recreational use of floodplains in Charlotte-Mecklenburg through a greenway and greenway trail program will create a more livable and sustainable community for all residents and businesses." 1. "Preserve and reclaim natural floodplains for the purposes of improving water quality protection, protecting wildlife habitat and open space, and providing recreational, educational, and alternative transportation opportunities." 2. "Create a primary infrastructure of multi-use trails along suitable floodplain corridors that are connected to adjacent parks and nature preserves and provide a system of contiguous and substantial trail mileage for rigorous pedestrian and bicycle use." 3. "Include partnerships between civic, corporate, and governmental entities to ensure that overland linkage beyond the County's floodplain greenway trail system is provided to offer access to destinations such as schools, neighporhoods, businesses, and shopping." Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 0-1 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Interagency Partnerships Storm Water Services MC Park and Recreation and Storm Water Services often partner in land acquisition and development projects. MC Storm Water Services is working aggressively to tackle water quality problems in its 22 creeks and their tributaries through stream and wetland restoration and flood mitigation projects. Through a flood buyout program, rBsidential and commercial parcels subject to flooding have and continue to be acquired. The use of this land is turned over to floodplain restoration coupled with greenways - a much more suitable use for the floodplains than the previous. MC Storm Water Services is also very involved in stream restoration projects. Often the stream restoration construction is coupled with trail construction, in order to save on construction cost and limit land disturbance. These two county departments have learned that you can stretch your dollars when doubling up. Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities Partnering with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Utility Department (CMU) has also brought benefits to the greenway system. Park and Recreation is a County department and CMU is a City department so consequently they are different land owners. Although crossing easements to locate their services in each others properties works well, when one department pays for an easement on private property, the other department has to pay the private property owner again to use the same easement. Planning- Subdivision Ordinance Reservation Clause Within the subdivision ordinance, MC, has the right to reserve land if the development is happening within or near a public entity, such as a planned greenway corridor. This means they reserve the right to buy that property. Of course, they would prefer if this clause required a dedication of land, rather than just the reservation. General Organization Structure According to Mecklenburg County Greenway Master Plan, a new organization strategy was proposed in the 1999 plan to improve the process of greenway development. The following section highlights the organizational structure cited from the adopted 1999 master plan. Mecklenburg County is the lead agent, owner, developer, and manager of the primary greenway system throughout the County. The County has partnered with local municipalities throughout the County to build and maintain various segments of the greenway system. Listed below are the key agencies and organizations that playa role in greenway implementation. The Park and Recreation Department acquires necessary land and prepares detailed corridor master plans and construction documents for each greenway segment. The Park and Recreation Department is the primary steward for greenway lands and facilities. D-2 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED The Mecklenburg County Commission is called upon to adopt and implement the recommendations of the adopted Master Plan. The County Commission is viewed as the ultimate "Champion" of this master plan and will need to exhibit appropriate leadership of the overall system goals and objectives. The Mecklenburg County Manager is vested with management responsibilities for the community's public resources. The County Manager is called upon to determine a coordinated capital improvements program that enables various County departments to share resources in support of greenway development. The Greenway and Trails Advisory Council mission is to "promote and support implementation efforts of the Mecklenburg County Greenway System through public education, coordination, identification of future greenways, facilitating regional cooperation The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission supports the Greenway Master Plan and helps with implementation by showing potential greenways in District Plans, notifying Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department of proposed developments in a greenway area, utilizing the rezoning process to encourage dedication of lands, such as sidewalks and bicycle facilities, for the greenway system, and planning transportation improvements in coordination with greenways. The Mecklenburg County Storm Water Services Department assists the Park and Recreation Department with the development of specific greenway segments via use of funds obtained from federal and state grants and through a coordinated capital improvement approach to project implementation. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities Department plays an important role in the implementation strategy for county-wide greenways. CMUD's system of sanitary sewers offers enormous potential for shared use with greenway development objectives. The Mecklenburg County Engineering and Building Standards Department assists the Park and Recreation Department with the preparation of detailed corridor master plans for each of the greenway segments defined by the comprehensive master plan. Mecklenburg County Department of Environmental Protection (MCDEP) assists the Park and Recreation Department with the implementation of this master plan. MCDEP maintains an advisory role, assisting with scientific, technical, and policy issues that impact water quality. 900 East 64th Street (317) 327-7431 IndyGreenways@indygov.org Major Implementation Strategies Mecklenburg County has put together the following implementation plan to guide for each greenway corridor: Step One - Land Acquisition: Before detailed master planning of an individual corridor occurs, it is necessary for the County to have an ownership interest in the land that is included in this greenway system. A variety of land acquisition techniques are included in this master plan to guide both public and private interests. It is essential that an interest in land ownership take place prior to beginning a detailed master plan for an individual greenway corridor. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' January 2007 0-3 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Step Two. Corridor Master Planning: Site specific master planning for individual greenway corridors will determine the feasibility and the appropriate level of use for a segment of corridor and, where appropriate, trail routing. Each master plan for a greenway corridor or segment of a corridor should involve residents from surrounding neighborhoods, as well as adjacent property owners and businesses. Step Three - Design Development, Construction Documents, and Engineering: After master planning has been completed/ and a specific corridor plan has been defined, detailed construction documents will then be produced for the project as well as a detailed cost estimation and assignment of responsibilities and costs. Step Four - Construction and Facility Development: Depending on the level of use that is appropriate for a greenway corridor, actual construction of the greenway facilities, such as trails, habitat restoration, and stream-bank restoration will take place. Construction and development operations can be phased as necessary to meet budget and time constraints. Step Five - Maintenance and Management: Once the greenway facilities have been completed, maintenance and management should begin immediately. The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department and its divisions shall be the lead management agency and should work in partnership with other county agencies, the City of Charlotte, and municipalities throughout the County, as well as private sector groups, to effectively manage the greenways. Successful funding In 1999 the residents of Mecklenburg County approved a bond package with $7,23S,000- for greenway development. Again in 2004 the residents approved a bond package for $2S,000,000 specifically for greenway development. The 2004 bonds have to be spent by 2009. The combined 32 million dollar bond packages are for greenway development not land acquisition In 1999 the public also supported land banking bonds for land acquisition for all open space for approximately $220 million dollars. The 2004 bond referendum had a very high approval rate of 63%. The referendum had a lot of support through Partners for Parks and other public awareness efforts. Park and Recreation as a public department, could not advertise their own support for the issue, the advocacy came form outside the Department. In addition to the bond issues, the Department also receives various amounts of money form standard government grants efforts. Greenway Staff In 200S the operating budget for Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation's Greenway was $304,361.88 which includes staff salaries and operational expenses. The current staff includes: 6 construction/maintenance team members, 4 planners (including the Branch Manager). 0-4 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED There are two "Community Liaison" positions for Little Sugar Creek Greenway. Their positions are funded by grants from the Knight Foundation and the Foundation for the Carolinas. They are primarily engaged in public relations, community outreach and grant writing. They also act as a support system for the four greenway planners through educating the public and keeping the community engaged in the greenway system. Contact: Don Morgan Greenway Director Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Dept 5841 Brookshire Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28216-2403 (704) 336-8834 morgadr@co.mecklenburg.nc.us http://www.parkandrec.com Julie Clark Greenway Planner Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Dept 5841 Brookshire Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28216-2403 (704) 336-5927 clarkjk@co.mecklenburg.nc.us Sources: Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department 1999 Mecklenburg County Greenway Master Plan Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. January 2007 0-5 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Case Study Indianapolis Greenway System Background The Indianapolis Greenways System, when fully constructed as planned in 2002, will span 175 miles including 150 miles of 8-12 foot-wide paved or limestone trails. They will link more than 125 destinations. The current plan follows 1 river, 12 streams, 3 historic rail corridors, and the Central Canal. Currently, an estimated two million users access the Indianapolis greenway trails annually. Greenway Infrastructure All 'Mhntn<: rnnrtpc" ",f"'TUTU! Tnrll~n!:ltr~.;lc rnm At present a total of sixty-five miles of interconnected greenway trails exist within Indianapolis/Marion County, and an additional forty-five miles of greenway trails are either being constructed or planned within the near future. Trails cross sections within the various greenway corridors range from 8-12 foot-wide paved and limestone surface trails. The current greenway infrastructure inventory also includes over 56 miles of greenway green conservation corridors that do not include any trail infrastructure components. Program Objectives The Indianapolis Greenways Plan describes the community's vision for a regional network of linear open space that connects neighborhoods and promotes recreation, fitness, and alternative transportation and conservation. This network, known as the Indianapolis Greenways System, will benefit not only Marion County, but will also help connect the entire central region of Indiana." General Organization Structure The organization structure for Indianapolis Greenways contains three main components: The City of Indianapolis, Marion County and The Greenways Foundation, Inc. According to the 2004 Indianapolis Marion County Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan, the Indianapolis Department of Parks and Recreation is the primary regional park agency for the more than 860,000 residents of both the City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana. The Department's roots are within the pre-1969 boundaries of the City of Indianapolis. Since that time, the Department's jurisdiction has grown to the boundaries of the County. The Greenways Foundation, Inc. is a charitable trust working to promote the growth, enhancement and use of Indiana trails and greenways. The Greenways Foundation, Inc. is not affiliated with Indy Parks, other than to provide the Indy Greenways web site at no cost to the City of Indianapolis and to provide amenities and services for the various Indy Greenways trails. Established in 1991, the Greenway Foundation, Inc. (formerly known as the White River Greenways Foundation, Inc.) was created specifically to facilitate contributions, of all forms, to central Indiana greenway projects. After receiving cash and in-kind donations, the Greenway Foundation can hold them until they are needed for greenway development, enhancement or operation. As a private, permanent and on-going entity, the Greenway Foundation 0-6 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED doesn't have the bureaucratic burdens of annual re-appropriation, or the cumbersome and inflexible procurement regulations, which must be followed by city-county government. Non-partisan and non-political, the Greenway Foundation can focus exclusively on the needs of greenway projects on a regional basis for cross county coordination. Major Implementation Strategies Indy Parks actively pursues acquisition of open spaces and natural areas wherever possible and works to create partnerships that promote stewardship, program and facility development and maintenance of those areas. Indy Parks implements strategies that provide the necessary resources to establish programs to acquire land for Greenway connections and parks using land trust or other strategies to preserve corridor open space for resource conservation. Land acquisitions shall be targeted through criteria based on established policies used to prioritize locations. Additional effort will be made to increase environmental education program opportunities on the Greenways by developing partnerships with local schools and environmental groups. Indy Parks continues to develop plans for "Living Links", which identify various ways of accessing parks and community facilities. According to the 2004 Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan, One of the outcomes of this plan was the establishment a new greenway development standard of .15 miles of greenways per 1,000 people. The growth of Indianapolis has outpaced the number of actual miles added to the greenways in recent years. While there are long- term plans for many more miles and connections within the county, the current state of built greenways falls short of our created standard. Currently, there are approximately .03 miles per 1,000 people. In order to increase this number the following implementation strategies have been identified. eDevelop and implement a methodology to coordinate use/management and acquisition of non-park open space. e Advocate, develop and implement an aggressive policy for land acquisition, land transfers, sale of surplus property and acquisition of more critical lands in expansion areas. Indy Parks should be a leader in conservation of open spaces. e Implement strategies to provide necessary resources to establish programs to acquire land for Greenway connections and parks, using land trust strategies to preserve corridor open space for resource conservation. . Review and update criteria for land acquisition by Indy Parks. Criteria based on land stewardship policies, demographic needs, and developed baseline standards for recreation services, compelling need and that fit Indy Park's overall land policies. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. January 2007 0-7 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED . Develop and maintain a prioritized list of potential property acquisitions within Marion County that fulfill the criteria developed above. . . Acquire property using the prioritized list of available areas. Successful Funding Mechanisms According to the 2002 Indianapolis Greenway Master Plan, local greenway efforts have brought in nearly $18 million dollars of funding for greenway projects above and beyond the local tax dollars. The most important funding source for Indy Parks Greenway projects since 1993 has been federal transportation enhancement funds, available under the ISTEA statute and its successor the TEA-21 (Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century). Transportation enhancement funds are administered through the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), and total approximately $16 million annually for all Indiana projects. In addition to TE, other sections of TEA-21 may also be used to fund pedestrian and bikeway expenditures, including CMAQ (Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Program) STP (Surface Transportation Program) and others." "Although local tax monies have never been the major source of funding to develop the Indy Parks Greenway System, they have played a key role. Many of the external grants previously mentioned require 20% to SO% "matching" funds which have primarily come from local tax revenue. Given that Indy's greenways are on properties under mixed jurisdiction, using municipal staff and budgets to coordinate greenway maintenance and capital . improvements have proven to be the most efficient course. Local budgets also provide for the small professional staff to manage Indy Parks Greenways." Contact: Peggy Boehm Greenway Administrator Indy Parks and Recreation 900 East 64th Street (317) 327-7431 I ndyGreenways@indygov.org Sources: City of Indianapolis Marion County Greenway Foundation, Inc. 2004 Indianapolis Marion County Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan 2002 Indianapolis Greenway Master Plan 0-8 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Case Study City of Knoxville, TN Greenway System Background The City of Knoxville is home to over 39 miles of paved greenways which is also part of a larger regional greenway system. Knoxville's greenways have been built from the "bottom up" claims Greenway director Donna Young. During our case study research, we spoke with Donna and she explained to us how Knoxville's system was built by integratinggreenway projects and various transportation capital improvement efforts together. As road improvements started to incorporate trails in their design, the network began to grow over time and has continued to gain momentum every year. New greenways are built every year in Knoxville and the system is evolving further into neighborhoods, connecting thousands of citizens to recreation and transportation opportunities. Third Creek Park River Greenway Greenway Infrastructure The Great Smokey Regional Greenway Board helps to guide regional greenways efforts throughout the Knoxville area. Approximately 90 miles of greenways have been built in the area including: 44 miles in Knox County, encompassing the City of Knoxville, 30 miles in Anderson County, 15 miles in Blount County, 6 miles in Sevier County and less than 2 miles in each Cocke, Jefferson, and Loudon Counties. (source: http://www.knoxtrans.org) Program Objectives The primary objective for the City of Knoxville's greenways system is connecting neighborhoods. Neighborhood connections for recreation and transportation have driven local greenway development over the past 12 years. Additional objectives have arisen lately, which include strong support for increased greenway based tourism development and water quality management efforts. "Our goal is to have a greenway system that connects throughout the entire city and we're well on our way to making this happen" - Mayor Haslam General Organization Structure Currently, the organization structure, in theory, is similar to the Roanoke Valley. A Greenway Commission has been appointed and has similar roles as Roanoke's Greenway Commission. A grass roots organization called Knoxville Greenway Coalition has been activated and has similar objectives to the Pathfinders for Greenways. A full time Greenway Coordinator position was established by the City and a Greenway Sidewalk Coordinator with the Transportation Planning Organization has also been a key working partner. "The more people who work on greenways the better they get. Having an inclusive quality of working on greenways is extremely important. It hurts your greenways when your territorial"- Donna Young Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' January 2007 0-9 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Major Implementation Strategies The major implementation strategy for greenway development in the Knoxville area is teaming up with the Tennessee Department of Transportation to include greenway and trail projects on all upcoming capital improvement projects. An increased awareness from the State has brought on many new projects to the Knoxville area which grew from the earlier success of the City's first greenway efforts. An additional implementation strategy is integrating greenway projects with school programs designed to stop the current child obesity epidemic. This approach enables the City of Knoxville to work with the local schools to help design access to safe greenway trails that connect to the local neighborhoods. The final major implementation strategy for the City is to find and acquire as much green space as possible, along every creek, riverbank on all state roads. This initiative of acquisition has helped Knoxville to position itself in creating a larger future network of greenway trails and connections. Successful funding Mechanisms The City of Knoxville has never paid for a greenway/trail easement. Donations have enabled the project thus far even without a formal donation process. Local coordination with land owners and a supportive council have led to major victories in the easement donation department. But it's anticipated that a formal produce will need to be identified over the next few years as major alignments may require easement purchases. All of the greenway projects over the last 12 years have been built with grant money and matching funds. The City has only spent 3.4 million dollars and relies on earmarks from the State with more and more funding expected to be available in the near future. With both the Tennessee Department of Transportation (T-DOT) and the -Governor of Tennessee in favor of greenway development substantial strides are expected over the next few years. Contact: Donna Young, Greenways Coordinator; P. O. Box 1631, Knoxville, Tennessee 37901; 865-215-2807; dyouna@cityofknoxville.ora Sources: www.cityofknoxville.org www.knoxtrans.org Donna Young -phone interview - April 2006 Photos - courtesy of cityofknoxville.org 0-10 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Case Study: Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority - W&OD Regional Railroad Trail Background: W&OD railroad Regional Park is a linear park 100 feet wide and 45 miles long, built on the old roadbed and named for the former trains which ran along the right of way from 1859 to 1968, extending from Arlington to Purcellville in western Loudoun County, Virginia. According, to www.savetthetrail.com. "the first phase of the W&OD Trail's construction was a mile-and-a-half in length and was an experiment. In 1974, the NVRPA, in partnership with the City of Falls Church and Virginia Electric and Power Company (now Dominion Virginia Power (DVP)), sought to gauge public reaction to the conversion of a railway line into a long and narrow park. This type of park is now widely known as a rail-trail. Reaction was overwhelmingly positive and this prompted the NVRPA to purchase the W&OD Railroad line from DVP in 1978. A decade later the entire 45-mile stretch of the trail had been built. It is described by the Park Authority as, "the most popular rail-trail in the U.S." All photos courtesy of: www.savethetrail.com In 1987, the W&OD was designated a National Recreation Trail by the U.S. Department of the Interior and completed in 1988. Since its completion, the W&OD has become a nationally know trail exhibiting historically high levels of inter- jurisdictional cooperation tremendous, local support. The trail currently travels through variety of jurisdictions including: . Loudoun County, VA . Fairfax County, VA . Purcellville, VA . Leesburg, VA . Herndon, VA . Reston, VA . Falls Church, VA . Arlington, VA . Ashburn, VA . Sterling, VA According to a recent economic study conducted by the Virginia Department of Conservation, an estimated 1.7 million users spent in total about $12 million annually related to their use recreational use of the trail. Of this amount, about $7 million was spent directly in the northern Virginia economy by locals and non-locals using the trail. The estimated 1.6 million local visits accounted for about $5.3 million of spending directly related to the use of the W&OD. Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' January 2007 0-11 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Greenway Infrastructure The W&OD regional trail corridor is an 100 foot wide corridor area that includes specific infrastructure components such as a 45 mile paved asphalt trail ranging from 8-12 feet in width along with a parallel 31 mile 10' wide gravel horse trail. The gravel horse trail is being used more and more by walkers and runners seeking a softer trail surface for their recreation endeavor as wells as providing an alternative to trail overcrowding. The trail also has a variety of designated access points and parking areas scattered strategically throughout the corridor. The W&OD trail provides opportunities for a wide variety of trail uses by promoting activities such as, walking, hiking, running, biking, blading and horseback riding. Due to the over 2 million people per year visiting the regional trail, a continuous program of trail infrastructure maintenance has been implemented throughout the corridor to keep up with daily wear and tear. Currently, there is not an overall greenway plan for the area. All of the planning efforts are done via general management plan updating. Program Objectives The major program objective of the W&OD trail is provide a continuous linear non motorized multi-use regional trail to be used for regional recreation purposes. Currently, the primary objective remains the same, but the added objective of alternative transportation has arisen from the tremendous growth impacts and vehicle congestion in the Northern Virginia Area. General Organization Structure The W&OD trail is owned by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority. "Created In the late 1950's, the Northern Virginia Planning District Commission and a group of citizens from severa' local jurisdictions came together to protect Northern Virginia's rich heritage of woods, meadows, lakes and streams from the threat of suburban sprawl. These citizens, working with their local parks for all Northern Virginians to enjoy governments--Fairfax County, Arlington County and the City of Falls Church--organized under the Virginia Park Authorities Act in 1959 as the Northern Virginia Regional Park AuthOiity (NVRPA). (www.nvrpa.org) The Park Authority is a separate regional authority containing 6 member jurisdictions. Each jurisdiction appoints two members that make up the 12 member independent board. The W&OD regional trail is also supported by a strong advocacy group. Similar to the Roanoke Valley's Pathfinders for Greenways, the Friends of the W&OD Trail is a non profit citizens group dedicated to preservation, enhancement and preservation of the W&OD Regional Trail established in 1991. The governing body of the Friends of the W&OD consists of 15 northern Virginia residents from a number of jurisdictions on or near the trail who have a variety of recreational interests in the W&OD trail. (www.wodfriends.org) 0-12 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED Major Implementation Strategies Various strategies have change since the trail was completed in 1998. The initial implementation strategy for the trail development stemmed from the Park Authority's charge to purchase the full 45 miles of linear trail for approximately 9 million dollars from the Dominion Valley Power Company. According savethetrail.org, the sale of the 45 mile stretch of property from Dominion Valley Power to the Park Authority also contained an easement clause on the acquired property. This easement has allowed the power company to place future towers carrying overhead transmission lines along and over the existing rail corridor. This clause, is currently the subject of highly controversial power line development proposal that seeks the compromise beautiful mature tree covering throughout the last 11 miles of the trail corridor. Successful funding Mechanisms A major contributor to the start up of the regional trail was the award of a Rail to Trails grant for approximately 1.8 million dollars from the Department of the Interior. This grant helped to provide monies for acquisition, design and construction of the trail. As the trail developed over time, the Northern Regional Park Authority had to investigate other financial avenues to keep the trail going. Today, the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority generates approximately 80% of its operating funds through various enterprise revenues and only 20% of its revenue from government assistance programs. Most of the revenues fall into the category user fees, license agreements and rents and account for close to a million dollars of revenue each year collected from the W&OD Regional Trail. Typically the Park Authority grants revocable permits and licenses for a specified time period for various utility agreements. They are set up as ongoing reoccurring annual payments every year for the length of the term of the license with an inflation factor built into the fee terms. Utility crossings, water and sewer permits are a one time fee, but cable, gas and phone utilities fall into the category of reoccurring fees. The base ranges for the permit fees are generated from real estate appraisals based on land values. Private commercial purposes must pay if using trail land for utility easements. The telecom boom in 90's is one example on how the W&OD capitalized on the utility market. Fiber optic companies were willing to pay the fees in exchange for utility crossing along the trail. The Park Authority also inherited leases when they brought property the land where the W&OD stands today. They have wisely increased rents to adjacent properties which bring in additional funding for various trail projects. Another way the Park Authority creates revenue from its regional trail is to charge administration fees for various projects. Staff time dedicated to any permit work is fully recoverable. They charge a three time multiplier of their hourly rate for any administration time accrued. The Park Authority also charges any out of pocket expenses for engineering and legal support that is needed to process various permits and requires a cash bond for utility construction work on park property. Contact: . Kate Rudacille Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority W&OD Regional Railroad Trail Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' January 2007 .0-13 APPENDIX D - CONTINUED 703-359-4615 www.nvrpa.org Sources: Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority U. S. Department of Transportation Virginia Department of Conservation Savethetrails.org Wodfirends.org Railserve.com Railstotrails.org 0-14 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 APPENDIX E: ON-ROAD ROUTES FROM THE BIKEWAY PLAN FOR THE ROANOKE VALLEY AREA MPO Table 3 City of Roanoke Priority List of Corridors for Bicycle Accommodation 10th Street Brandon Avenue Colonial Avenue Dale Avenue Grandin Road Melrose Avenue Memorial Avenue Peters Creek Road Shenandoah Avenue Walnut Avenue / Mill Mountain S ur Ferdinand Avenue Franklin Road Do wood Drive 13th Street Brandon Avenue Salem Turn ike Cam bell Avenue Brandon Avenue Williamson Road Williamson Road Wise Avenue Lick Run Greenwa Mill Mountain Greenwa Murra Run Greenwa Roanoke River Greenwa Tinker Creek Greenwa Jefferson Street Shenandoah Avenue Cam bell Avenue Williamson Road Cit of Salem CL Brandon Avenue Town of Vinton CL Memorial Avenue Peter Creek Road Grandin Road Cove Road Cit of Salem CL Cit of Salem Town of Vinton Hershber er Road 8th St./ Walnut Avenue Roanoke Count Town of Vinton Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 E-1 APPENDIX E - CONTINUED Table 4 , Roanoke County Priority List of Corridors for Bicycle Accommodation Bent Mountain Road / Route 221 Electric Road / Route 419 Cotton Hill Road Brambleton Avenue / Route 221 Cit of Roanoke CL Electric Road / Route 419 Cit of Roanoke Buck Mountain Road Starke Road Franklin Road / Route 220 Catawba Valley Drive / Route 311 Electric Road / Route 419 Carvins Cove Road Bent Mountain Road / Route Colonial Avenue 221 Electric Road / Route 419 Catawba Valley Drive / Route Electric Road / Route 419 Roanoke Count CL 311 Hard Road Town of Vinton CL Blue Rid e Parkwa Hollins Road Shadwell Drive Plantation Road Loch Haven Drive Electric Road / Route 419 Belle Haven Road Merriman Road Ranchcrest Drive Starke Road Mountain View Road Vinton CL Blue Rid e Parkwa Town of Vinton Plantation Drive 1-81 Hollins Road Bent Mountain Road / Route Ranchcrest Drive 221 Merriman Road Harborwood Road / Diuguids Riverside Drive Salem CL Lane Shadwell Drive Williamson Road / Route 11 Hollins Road Starke Road Merriman Road Buck Mountain Road Thompson Memorial/ Route 311 Electric Road / Route 419 Table 5 City of Salem Priority List of Corridors for Bicycle Accommodation A erson Drive Colle e Avenue Colorado Avenue Diu uids Lane East Riverside Drive Thompson Memorial Avenue / Route 311 Twelve O'Clock Knob Road Main Street Roanoke Coun CL Electric Road / Route 419 Main Street Colle e Avenue Riverside Drive Colorado Avenue Route 311/ Catawba Valley Drive West Riverside Drive Roanoke Count Roanoke Coun Roanoke Coun Roanoke Count E-2 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 APPENDIX E - CONTINUED Table 6 Town of Vinton Priority List of Corridors for Bicycle Accommodation Hard Road Mountain View Road South Pollard Street Vir inia Avenue Walnut Avenue Terminus of bike lane Washin ton Avenue Gus Nicks Boulevard South Pollard Street Lee Street Table 8 City of Roanoke Vision List of Corridors for Bicycle Accommodation 13th Street / Bennin ton Rutrou h Road Dale Avenue 13th Street / Hollins Connector Dale Avenue Oran e Avenue Brambleton Avenue Garst Mill Road Brandon Avenue franklin Road Reserve Drive Route 220 Roanoke Count Grandin Road Garst Mill Road Brandon Avenue Roanoke Count Hollins Road Oran e Avenue Libe Road Kin Street 8th / Braddock Street Oran e Avenue Libe Road Hollins Road Burrell Street Plantation Road Libert Road Roanoke Coun CL Garden City Boulevard Yellow Mountain Road Riverland Road Belle Avenue Kin Street Roanoke Coun CL Roanoke Coun o den Road Roanoke CL Electric Road / Route 419 Mount Pleasant Boulevard Riverland Road Roanoke Count CL Roanoke Count Riverland Road Garden Ci Boulevard Mt. Pleasant Boulevard Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan. 2007 E-3 APPENDIX E - CONTINUED Table 9 Roanoke County Vision List of Corridors for Bicycle Accommodation 221 Bent Mountain Road Cotton Hill Road Twelve O'clock Knob Road Belle Haven Road Loch Haven Road North Barrens Road Carson Road Cit of Roanoke CL 460 Challen er Avenue Ci of Roanoke Catawba Valley Drive/ Route Catawba Creek Road 311 Colonial Avenue Electric Road / Route 419 Colonial Avenue o den Road Ci of Roanoke Bent Mountain Road / Route Cotton Hill Road 221 Blue Rid e Parkwa Dallas Road Webster Road Enon Drive Electric Road / Route Brambleton Avenue / Route 419 Ci of Roanoke CL 221 Cit of Roanoke Enon Drive Dallas Road Walrond Drive Feather Road Route 24/ Washin ton Ave Rte 634 Hard Road Town of Vinton Brambleton Avenue / Route Garst Mill Road 221 Ci of Roanoke Feather Road Washin ton Avenue Town of Vinton Jae Valle Road Cit of Roanoke CL Ci of Roanoke Laban Road North Barrens Road North Barrens Road Belle Haven Road o den Road Colonial Avenue Peters Creek Road Cit of Roanoke CL Cit of Roanoke Rte 24 Washington Avenue Vinton CL Town of Vinton Starke Road Electric Road / Route 419 Twelve O'clock Knob Bent Mountain Road I Route Road 221 W. Riverside Drive Cit of Salem Walrond Drive Enon Drive Plantation Road Walrond Park Road Enon Drive Walrond Drive Webster Drive Laban Road Dallas Road Wildwood Road Cit of Salem CL 1-81/ Cit of Salem CL Williamson Road Peters Creek Road Botetourt Coun CL E-4 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 APPENDIX E - CONTINUED Table 10 City of Salem Vision List of Corridors for Bicycle Accommodation Boulevard Roanoke Idaho Street Twelve O'clock Knob Road Wildwood Road Academ Street Roanoke Count Roanoke Count Roanoke Count Table 11 Town of Vinton Vision List of Corridors for Bicycle Accommodation Gus Nicks Blvd./Washin ton Avenue Third Street Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan' 2007 E-5 The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia Affidavit of publication The Roanoke Times --------------------------------------------------+--------- STEPHANIE M. MOON CITY OF ROANOKE CLERK'S OFFICE 215 CHURCH AVE SW RM 456 NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BLDG. ROANOKE VA 24011 REFERENCE: 32143302 10757792 N RV Conceptual Gree 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: City/County of Roanoke, Commonwealth/State of Vir~inia. Sworn and subscribedp~fore me this ___ '-l~_day of March 2008. Witness my hand and of1lcial seal. v..~~ . __~, _ _ __ Notary Public Mifcomm S ion x ~~12._D4-- ,\'lllli", ", EN ", ",\' .~.~... .':'/~/~~~~, ~'~'~>NO""'R'{ ....~~ :: ~ : DueUC '. ':. = ~: cGr #332964 ~..-: - . R<:. . N'- : 1c: WI CO~~\SS\O ::$ = ':. '. .~~P\r S ...~:: ':. ~ ....) J .,~ :: TOTAL COST: 528.00 -:''':~~O'''''' ....~~""...... FILED ON: 03/07/08 ~~",WWEAli\1\\,\,' --------_______________________!~LUUU!~___________+_______ PUBLISHED ON: 02/29 03/07 Authorized Signature: NOTICE' OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the City ~f Roanoke will hold a pUblic hearing On Monday, March 17,2008, at 7:00 p,m" or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard in the Council Chamber, fourth floor, in the Noel C, Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue,- S.W" Roa.noke, Virginia, to conSider the following: Request to amend Vision 2001-2020, the ,City's comprehensive plan. to: (1)delete the current Roanoke Valley Conceptual G~eenway Plan, adopted. by CIty, Council on April 21 ~997 ("1995 Plan"). and t~ Include the 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan dated February 21, 2008 ("Plan"), which includes an. update ,to the routes included in the 1995 Plan and prioritization of those I routes as well as a.n organizational assessment oft h er 0 I e san d .:esponsibililies_~f ~h_e v~ious ,partners. The Plan also j contains a summary of the I I progress on greenways since I ~995, a ~iscussion of the: I'ss~es raIsed by the public; d~(I~~ th.e update process. priOritization of the greenway: routes and information on' each, and implementation' strategies; and (2)include the BikewaYI Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.. dated August, 2005. which includes, secti.ons selling forth best' practices for regional bicycle aC,co!'lmodations planning, PrlO(lty and, vision lists for localities relative to corridors for bicycle accommodation and a number of appendices relating to VDOT pOliCies 'and bicycling laws, . .' Copies of the p'lans are available for review in the Office of the City Clerk Room 456, Noel C. Taylo; Municipal Building. 215 Church Avenue.s,w" Roanoke, Virginia. All parties in interest and citizens may appear on the above date and be heard on the mailer. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this hearing, please contact the Cily Clerk's Office at 853-2541, before noon' on the Thursday before the'date of the hearing listed above. ' . GIVEN under my hand this 26th day of February, 2008, Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk, " (10757792) Billing Services Representative L;~ .\4 ~\ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council ofthe City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 17,2008, at 7 :00 '" p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber, fourth floor, in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, to consider the following: Request to amend Vision 2001-2020, the City's comprehensive plan, to: (1) delete the current Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan adopted by City Council on April 21, 1997 ("1995 Plan"), and to include the 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan dated February 21, 2008 ("Plan"), which includes an update to the routes included in the 1995 Plan and prioritization of those routes as well as an organizational assessment of the roles and responsibilities of the various partners. The Plan also contains a summary of the progress on greenways since 1995, a discussion of the issues raised by the public during the update process, prioritization of the greenway routes and information on each, and implementation strategies; and (2) include the Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, dated August, 2005, which includes sections setting forth best practices for regional bicycle accommodations planning, priority and vision lists for localities relative to corridors for bicycle accommodation, and a number of appendices relating to VDOT policies and bicycling laws. Copies of the plans are available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia. All parties in interest and citizens may appear on the above date and be heard on the f!1atter. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office, at 853-2541, before noon on the Thursday before the date ofthe hearing listed aQove. GIVEN under my hand this 26tlUay of February ,2008. Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk. Notice to Publisher: Publish in the Roanoke Times on Friday, February 29 and March 7,2008. Send affidavit and bill to: Stephanie M. Moon, CMC, City Clerk 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 (540) 853-2541 N - RV Conceptual Greenwavs Plan - Bikewav Plan - amenrl Vi.;nn ?OO1-?O?O m_17_011 tint' REMARKS TO ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 17, 2008 BY JAMES D.RITCHIE Honorable Mayor and members of the City Council: First of all I want to thank you and the administration for the positive strides you have taken to enhance bicycling and walking in our city in the last few years. The adoption of the measures before you tonight will be another step in this positive direction. I want to talk specifically about the Regional Bicycle Plan that addresses on road accommodations. You've heard of many good safety and economic development reasons for planning bicycle routes in our community. I would like to emphasize another: My experience of cyclmg approximately 100,000 miles on roads allover America makes me believe that 99% of the cyclists and motorists are very courteous and respectful. It only takes less than one percent to be a problem. I have had some conflict with the 1 % but very few on a road that the car and my bicycle were separated with a paved shoulder. Although not ideal, even a 2 foot paved shoulder helps unless one foot of that is curb and gutter which is the case on Brandon Avenue. . To get to my main point in favor of adopting and eventually implementing this plan: The economic survival of many of our citizens A few years ago in the days of cheap gas; if I were to have told you that gas would soon cost over $3.00 per gallo~ some people would roll their eyes. Tonight most people will believe me if I say the cost will one day be over $6.00 per gallon. The commute to work is becoming unaffordable for many who are not near a bus line. Almost three years ago, on a bicycle trip around the continental United States, My wife and I were riding north out of Sand Diego on the very busy Pacific Coast Highway (Rt 101). It was just before rush hour but we felt safe because we shared a 4-5 foot paved shoulder with dozens of bicycle commuters. We met, and eventually spent the night with Pete a San Diego Police Sergeant on his 20 mile commute from work. He did this 3-4 times a week to stay in shape and environmental reasons but mostly to save money for his family's budget I predict that if safer routes are available, this type of activity will continue to grow here in Roanoke. We can encourage more of this by adopting the plan and implementing it as work is done on streets in the future. One last point that is near and dear to me. Our older and physically challenged citizens are finding a new freedom with the progress in longer and longer run times for batteries for their motorized wheelchairs. We see more and more of these on our streets. Even if safer use for bicyclist and walkers were not reason enough to adopt and implement this plan, the freedom for these citizens(who could be any of us) to safely get to their jobs and shopping would be enough justification alone. CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: c1erk@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk March 18, 2008 Jesse A. Hall Director of Finance Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Hall: I am attaching copy of Budget Ordinance No. 38044-031708 appropriating funds from the Commonwealth, billings to the Schools, salary lapse, contingency and Virginia Cooperative Extension to the Department of Social Services and Comprehensive Services Act, and amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2007-2008 General Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2008, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. . Sincerely, ~ZJ). ~Stephanie M. Moon, CMC /J" City Clerk SMM:ew Attachment pc: . Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sherman M. Stovall, Director, Management and Budget Jane R. Conlin, Director, Human/Social Services '> ~ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of March, 2008. No. 38044-031708. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth, billings to the Schools, salary lapse, contingency and Virginia Cooperative Extension to the Department of Social Services and Comprehensive Services Act, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2007-2008 General 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 2007-2008 General Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows, in part: Appropriations Salary Lapse Contingency ADC Foster Care Special Needs Adoption Subsidized Adoption IV-E Day Care Services State and Local Hospitalization Foster Care-Therapeutic & Other CSA Administrative Training Virginia Cooperative Extension 01-300-941 0-1 090 01-300-9410-2199 01-630-5314-3115 01-630-5314-3130 01-630-5314-3155 01-630-5314-3159 01-630-5330-2010 01-630-541 0-318 f 01-630-5411-2044 01-630-8210-3700 $ (900,000) (350,895) 1,494,794 163,064 358,513 26,300 (32,240) 5,241,587 (10,000) (23,540) Revenues Foster Care Day Care CSA-State Supplement Schopl Share of CSA 01-110-1234-0675 01-110-1234-0686 01-110-1234-0692 01-110-1234-1376 2,016,371 26,300 3,631,371 293,541 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. 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 City Web: www.roanokeva.gov March 17, 2008 Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor Honorable David B. Trinkle, Vice Mayor Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Council Member Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member Honorable Gwen Mason, Council Member Honorable Brian J. Wishneff, Council Member Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council: Subject: Additional funding for the Department of Social Services and Comprehensive Services Act Background: The Department of Social Services has experienced an increase in demand for the following services over the past year: Foster Care, Special Needs Adoption, Subsidized Adoption and Day Care Services. The AFDC Foster Care, Special Needs Adoption and Subsidized Adoption programs provide financial assistance to foster and adoptive parents on behalf of their children. The Day Care program provides assistance to people with day care services so that they can stay employed. The services provided by these programs include therapeutic treatments, medical services, speech and physical therapy, equipment purchases, day care for children with special needs and regular day care. These programs are sum sufficient. The Comprehensive Services Act (CSA), which was established in 1993, provides out-of-home services to troubled and at-risk youth and their families through a collaborative system of state and local agencies, parents, and private sector providers. These services include mandated foster care, certain special education services, and foster care prevention. CSA also provides services to certain targeted non-mandated populations. Considerations: The Department of Social Services expenditures are projected at $10,615,912 for the following programs: Foster Care, Special Needs Adoption, Subsidized Adoption and Day Care. Based on this projection expenditures will exceed the FY 2008 original appropriation of $8,573,241 by $2,042,671. Total funding is anticipated ,,:t( NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the City of Roanoke will consider a proposal to adjust the aggregate amount of its FY 2007-2008 annual budget in the following respects, in connection with appropriation of funds for its Social Services/Human Services programs related to Foster Care, Special Needs Adoption, Subsidized Adoption, Day Care < Services and Comprehensive Services Act: FUND ADOPTED BUDGET RECOMMENDED INCREASE General Fund $252,515,000 $7,284,258 Pursuant to the requirements of 915.2-2507, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing on the above matter on Monday, March 17, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., local time, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers, Room 450, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, SW, Roanoke, Virginia. For further information on these matters, you may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (540) 853-2541. All parties and interested 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 City Clerk's Office at (540) 853-2541 before 12:00 noon on Thursday, March 13, 2008. GIVEN under my hand this 10th day of March, 2008. Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk. : ' Please publish the attached as a display ad to appear for one day, Monday, March 10, 2008. Send Publisher's Affidavit to: Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk Room 456, Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, SW Roanoke, VA 24011 Send correspondence to : Department of Management and Budget Room 354, Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, SW Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Direct questions about this ad to: Amelia Merchant (540) 853-6805 (540) 853-2773 fax Amelia. Merchant@ roanokeva.gov CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk CECELlA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk March 18, 2008 Darlene L. Burcham City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burcham: I am attaching copy of Ordinance No. 38045-031708 authorizing the lease agreement with Gone CoCo, Inc., for the lease of approximately 742 square feet of space located within City-owned property known as the City Market Building, for the operation of a retail business, for a term of one year, beginning April 1, 2008, and extending through March 31, 2009, upon certain terms and conditions, and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2008, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Sincerely, ~<-l' ~. ~. ~ Stephanie M. Moon, CMC / ' City Clerk . - SMM:ew Attachment pc: Easter P. Moses, Gone CoCo, LLC, 32 Market Square, S. E., Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Brian K. Brown, Economic Deve,lopment Administrator. Cassandra L. Turner, Economic Development Specialist (J~ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VlRGINIA, The 17th day of March, 2008. No. 38045-031708. AN ORDINANCE authorizing the lease of 742 square feet of space located within City- owned property known as the City Market Building, for a term of one year beginning April 1 , 2008, and extending through March 31, 2009; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 17, 2008, pursuant to 9915.2-1800(B) and 15.2-1813, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, at which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were afforded an opportunity to be heard on the proposed lease. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAJNED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City Manager and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and attest, respectively, in a form approved by the City Attorney, an agreement with Gone CoCo, LLC., for the lease of approximately 742 square feet of space located within City-owned property known as the City Market Building, for the operation of a retail business, for a term of one year, beginning April 1 , 2008, and extending through March 31, 2009, upon certain terms and conditions, and as more particularly described in the City Manager's letter to this Council dated March 17,2008. 2. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 ofthe City Charter, the second reading ofthis ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: ~~.~ ~ Cit~ Clerk. L:\ATTORNEY\DATA\CLCMl\council documents\O-coco lease and agreement 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 City Web: www.roanokeva.gov March 17, 2008 Honorable C. Nelson Harris, Mayor Honorable David B. Trinkle, Vice Mayor Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Council Member Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Council Member Honorable Gwendolyn W. Mason, Council Member Honorable Brian J. Wishneff, Council Member Dear Mayor Harris and Members of City Council: Subject: City Market Building Lease for Gone CoCo, LLC Background: The City of Roanoke owns the City Market Building located at 32 Market Square, Roanoke, Virginia 24011. Mr. Easter P. Moses, owner of Gone CoCo, LLC, has leased approximately 742 square feet of space located in the City Market Building at 32 Market Square, Roanoke, Virginia 24011, for the past six (6) years. The current lease expires March 31, 2008. Mr. Moses has expressed his desire to continue to operate a ladies apparel retail business in the Market Building for an additional one year term. The proposed agreement establishes a base rent rate of the following: ' Period Per Square Monthly rent Annual Rent Foot Amount Amount 4/01/08 to 3/31/09 $24.00 $1 ,484 $17,808 The common area maintenance fee is $250.00 per month. There is no renewal provision in this lease. Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council March 17, 2008 Page 2 Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Gone CoCo, LLC., for approximately 742 square feet in the City Market Building located at 32 Market Square, Roanoke, Virginia 24011, for a period of one (1) year, effective April 1, 2008, and expiring March 31, 2009, and to execute such other documents as may be necessary. Respectfully submitted, DLB:c1t c: Stephanie M. Moon, City Clerk William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager Community Development Brian K. Brown, Economic Development Administrator Cassandra L. Turn'er, Economic Development Specialist CM08-00040 The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia Affidavit of publication The Roanoke Times - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -+- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 111 FRANKLIN PLAZA STE 200 ROANOKE VA 24011 REFERENCE: 80084300 10767945 ro~, ""I, 'I' l';. ' . l'm , :NOnCEOF PUBLIC' , . 1'19' ~AI1' HEARING '" I ., u" . 1.- lr,1 , :;.'. . ( N-Easter P Moses Coc The City of Roanoke proposes to lease approximately 742 square feet of space of City-owned property located in ttie Roanoke City Market Building, located at 32 Market Square. to Easter P. Moses to be used as a retail b,usiness, for a one year: term. Pursuant to the: requirements of ~~15.2-1800and 15.2-1813, Code of Virginia : (1950) as amended, notice I is, hereby given that the City I Council of the City of! I Roanoke will hold a public hearing on the above matter I:at its regular meeting to ,be held on March 17, 2008 commencing at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 4th 'Floo'r, Noel C. Taylor /MunlciPal Building, 2151 Church Avenue, S.W.., I Roanoke, Virginia, 24011. jFurther Information is I available from the Office of ,the City Clerk for the City of I Roanoke at (540) 853-2541. 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 at (540) 853-2541, before 12:00 noon on March 13, 2008. , GIVEN under my hand this 4th day of March, 2008. I : Stephanie M. Moon, CMC i I City Clerk. I !(10767945) . I 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: City/County of Roanoke, Commonwealth/State of Virginia. Sworn and subscribed before me this __Jlij..!.day of March 2008 . Witness my hand and official seal. Y--:ii --- (A4(A,..- My -fommis >on e p re \\"""11'",, "" ~cENIt "" .... ~ ........ ~A_" ~ ~""NOTARY"',~~-:; : 8 .. PUBLIC " I:S) -:. .. ,.... . . ." = *: REG. #332964 : * : : : MY COMMISSION: : - . .~- . ~ ~" !P!A1RE : ~ : -:. ~'" ..' ~ ~ ":.~"" ..' ~..... ',VA_ .... . ~".... TOTAL COST: 168.00 ',,;"WEALTtI\)'\- "" FILED ON: 03/07/08 "1,11'"111\\\\ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -+- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- . j PUBLISHED ON: 03/07 Authorized Signature: Billing Services Representative v G)~ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Roanoke proposes to lease approximately 742 square feet of space of City-owned property located in the Roanoke City Market Building, located at 32 Market Square, to Easter P. Moses to be used as a retail business, for a one year term. Pursuant to the requirements of 9915.2-1800 and 15.2-1813, 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 March 17,2008, commencing at 7 :00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 4th Floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church A venue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia, 24011. Further information is available from the Office of the City Clerk for the City of Roanoke at (540) 853-2541. 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 at (540) 853-2541, before 12:00 noon on March 13,2008. GIVEN under my hand this.4.th- day of March, 2008. Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk. L:\A TTORNEY\DAT A \CLCMl \COUNCIL DOCUMENTS\NOTICECOCO.DOC Notice to Publisher: Publish in the Roanoke Times on Friday, March 7, 2008. Send affidavit to: Stephanie M. Moon, CMC, City Clerk 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 (540) 853-2541 Send bill to: Brian Brown Economic Development Administrator 111 Franklin Plaza, Suite 200 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 (540) 853-2715 MASON PUBLIC INTERVIEWS INTERIM COUNCIL MEMBER THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2008 - 4:30 P.M. ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AGENDA 1. Call to Order - Roll Call. Council Members Fitzpatrick and Lea were abse nt. 2. Invocation. Mayor C. Nelson Harris. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was 'led by Mayor Harris. NOTICE: The public interviews and public hearing this evening will be replayed by RVTV Channel 3 on Saturday, March 22 at 8:00 p.m., and Monday, March 24 at 4:00 p.m. Council meetings are offered with closed captioning for the hearing impaired. 4. Statement of Purpose. Mayor Harris. Interviewees: 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. No Action Taken. M. Rupert Cutler Vivian Y. Sanchez-Jones Alvin L. Nash Earl B. Reynolds, Jr. 5. Recessed until 7:00 p.m. K:\ACTION AGENDA \Action Agenda 08\Mar 08\March 20 Public Interviews Action Agenda.doc MASON ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 20, 2008 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AGENDA 1. Call to Order -- Roll Call. Council Members Fitzpatrick and Lea were absent. 2. Invocation. Mayor C. Nelson Harris. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Harris. NOTICE: The public interviews and public hearing this evening will be replayed by RVTV Channel 3 on Saturday, March 22 at 8:00 p.m., and Monday, March 24 at 4:00 p.m. Council meetings are offered with closed captioning for the hearing impaired. 4. Public hearing to receive the views of citizens on the four applicants who were interviewed. No Action Taken. THE COUNCIL MEETING WAS DECLARED IN RECESS TO BE RECONVENED ON MONDAY, MARCH 31 AT 9:00 A.M., AT WHICH TIME THE COUNCIL WILL HOLD AN ELECTION TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF ALFRED T. DOWE, JR., THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010. 1-;. ,;- Rupert Cutler Opening Statement Interview by Roanoke City Council for Appointment to Council March 20, 2008 Good afternoon and thank you for this opportunity to be interviewed for possible appointment to the vacant seat on Council. I am sad it was the resignation of my friend Alfred Dowe that created this opportunity but pleased to be among those being interviewed. You and I are well acquainted, so I need not waste time providing many details regarding my qualifications. But having been afforded an opportunity to set the stage for the question and answer period to follow, I will hit some highlights to document my qualifications. My education has been life-long and continues to this day. Important benchmarks include an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in wildlife management and a Ph.D. degree from Michigan State University in resource development with coursework in natural resources economics, environmental law, park and recreation resources, and urban planning. After completing the Ph.D. program I became an assistant professor at Michigan State where I taught environmental policy courses and advised the governor and others as a state Extension Service specialist for five years. taught a similar course at the Unversity of Virginia in 1999. Based on that experience, I appreciate the importance of education, respect teachers because I was one, collect books, and am an advocate of excellent City schools and libraries. 2 I strongly support the current City school board and school superintendent. How fortunate we are to have such high-quality leaders for our city schools today.. . leaders who are innovative, put the needs of teachers first, and are willing to work cooperatively with the rest of City government to combine administrative units for the most efficient use of the taxpayers' dollars. I congratulate you for moving in the direction of updating the formula by which City funds are shared with the schools, to give the schools a larger share. My work experience includes serving as assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture for four years, supervising six federal agencies with a total of 80,000 employees and an aggregate annual budget of four billion dollars. I have been chief executive officer of four nonprofit organizations, two of them national groups based in Washington with multi-million-dollar budgets. I have been a member of many nonprofit organization boards of directors. I empathize with those who run and provide policy direction to nonprofit groups, many of which depend on volunteers to achieve their missions. That is why I took up the cudgels when I was on Council for the small nonprofits when we were adopting criteria for such groups to meet to apply for City grants. We should not tie up small groups in excessive red tape when their work is so important in providing needed human services that government and business do not provide. I will conclude by recapitulating my record as a member of Council between 2002 and 2006. 3 '. As Council's designated "tree hugger," I supported an urban forestry plan and greenway construction, authored an ordinance to expand city parks, requested the appointment of a riverkeeper to keep the Roanoke River's banks clean, saw to it that the City became a member of the Blue Ridge Soil and Water Conservation District, proposed that the City's legislative agenda include a property tax break for energy efficient construction, and pushed for conservation easements on Carvins Cove and Mill Mountain. Without my encouragement I doubt that we would have detailed new management plans for Carvins Cove Natural Reserve and Mill Mountain Park. I was Council liaison to the Arts Commission, a participant in the regional library study, and the main Council advocate of adding a public art plan to the City's comprehensive plan and creating a new staff position of public art coordinator. I am a strong advocate of regionalism, my interest being so obvious that I became one of the orginal members of the Western Virginia Water Authority board of directors. My support for the even-handed use of City capital improvement funds in all quadrants of the city resulted in, for example, better parks in Northwest Roanoke including the creation of Brown-Robertson Park, an area in Northwest that, before I brought the matter to Council's attention, was fenced off with No Trespassing signs around it. I was a member of the committee that developed plans for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial bridge and statue. 4 " .. I served as chair of the Council's Audit Committee and represented Roanoke on the Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission and on committees of the Virginia Municipal League and the National League of Cities. In other words, I know the ropes and will hit the ground running. I will work for a more open Council decision-making process and for the improvement of the quality of life of all the citizens of Roanoke. I want to help you "keep Roanoke moving." The March 8 number of The Economist magazine quotes Republican Presidential candidate John McCain as stating that Presidential candidates are judged on "their character and the whole of their life experiences." That yardstick also could be applied to Roanoke City Council candidates, and so I invite you to judge me by the content of my character. Thank you for the opportunity to make these opening remarks. I will be pleased to respond to you questions. -...J \.j' Vivian Y Sanchez-Jones 2610 Belle Ave NE Roanoke, VA 24012 540-982-3631/540-588-0556 (C). chilepe@msn.com I would like to thank you all for this opportunity and for your consideration of me for the interim council seat. Robert Kennedy once said "There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why... I dream of things that never. were, and ask why not?" (Look from left to right at council) I fully believe that whomever you may choose for this position must approach it with open mindedness and the willingness to help move the city towards greater progress. There are going to be many different issues facing the city over the next several years, many of these issues we are already well aware of, and there are those we have yet to encounter. I fully believe in furthering not only the economic outlook of the city but also to further prepare our students with the skills and training to enter into that work force. I believe by expanding technical/vocational programs that would not only benefit the student but would entice companies to come to Roanoke City for its workforce. I believe the education of our young people should be a priority for all of us. I think we should work closely with the school board to insure programs are in place to assist students in need as well as getting more parent involvement. I also feel it is imperative that we provide equal investment in all of our schools, so that the City of Roanoke can compete with the surrounding communities when it comes to the quality of education in our schools. The City of Roanoke is fortunate to have some of the most beautiful surroundings possible. I believe that this natural beauty is one of its key assets and I feel it is one of our strongest selling points to those who wish to live and work here. I feel we can and should do many things to enhance our green areas and that in doing so we should realize that careful, thoughtful development can beneficial for us all. This city was built on the transportation industry. But yet each day we can clearly see that here in the city.we have several issues, from traffic congestion, parking, bike lanes, walkways and a public transport system that needs to be revamped, especially in light of the increase in fuel prices. I believe we can resolve these to the benefit of our citizens once again making Roanoke City more attractive. In light of all these things I do realize that budgets constraints ar~ a reality and it is important that priorities are set as to what can be accomplished, when and how. Roanoke as a city and its population is changing and I feel Council needs to change to better reflect that population. I feel I represent a portion of the city that has always felt underrepresented. I feel the appointment of a female of Latin heritage from Northeast Roanoke City would go a long way in removing some of the distrust and stereotyping that exists regarding City Council. ~ ~ - .. '. r '~~ " In closing;' ...... If appointed I will do the best job possible for the citizens of Roanoke City and will be honored to serve alongside all of you to achieve greater things to make the Star City shine even brighter. Thank you again for the opportunity to come before you and to briefly share some of my thoughts. LEA 38046-031708 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MARCH 31, 2008 9:00 A.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AGENDA 1 . Call to Order--RolI Call. Council Member Fitzpatrick was absent. 2. The Invocation was be delivered by Mayor C. Nelson Harris. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Harris. 4. Welcome. Mayor Harris. NOTICE: Recessed meeting of Roanoke City Council is televised live on RVTV Channel 3. Today's Council meeting will be replayed on Channel 3 on Thursday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, April 5 at 4:00 p.m. K:IACTION AGENDAlAction Agenda 08\Mar 08\March 31 2008 Action Agenda.doc 1 5. Statement of Purpose: Selection of an Interim Council Member to fill the unexpired term of former Council Member Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., through June 30, 2010. The following candidates were selected for consideration: M. Rupert Cutler, Vivian Y. Sanchez-Jones, Alvin L. Nash and Earl B. Reynolds, Jr. Adopted Resolution No. 38046-033108 appointing Alvin L. Nash, as a member of the City Council for a term commencing upon his qualification and expiring June 30, 2010. (5-0) 6. Adjournment. K:IACTION AGENDAlAction Agenda 08\Mar 08\March 312008 Actinn Agenda.doc 2 CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 E-mail: clerk@roanokeva.gov SHEILA N. HARTMAN, CMC Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk CECELIA R. TYREE Assistant Deputy City Clerk March 31, 2008 Mr. Alvin L. Nash 4415 Renfro Boulevard, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Mr. Nash: I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 38046-033108 appointing you as a member of the Roanoke City Council for a term commencing upon your qualification and expiring June 30, 2010. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 31, 2008. Sincerely, J ~.~ Stephanie M. Moon, CMC City Clerk SMM:ew Enclosure pc: Dr. 'M. Rupert Cutler, 204 S. Jefferson Street, Suite 4, Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Ms. Vivian Y. Sanchez-Jones, 2613 Belle Avenue, N. E., Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Mr. Earl B. Reynolds, Jr., 145 Campbell Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Darlene L. Burcham, City Manager Jesse A. Hall, Director of Finance William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Troy A. Harmon, Municipal Auditor ~ o IN THE COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 31st day of March, 2008. No. 38046-033108. A RESOLUTION appointing Alvin L. Nash as a member of the City Council for a term commencing upon his qualification and expiring June 30, 2010. WHEREAS, Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., member of City Council, has by letter dated February 23, 2008, resigned from City Council effective that date; WHEREAS, Mr. Dowe's term of office would have expired June 30, 2010. WHEREAS, the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke has determined that no special election is required to fill Mr. Dowe's vacancy, and that Council is authorized to do so. WHEREAS, this Council is desirous of appointing Alvin L. Nash to fill the Council vacancy ~reated by the resignation of Mr. Dowe for a term commencing upon his qualification and expiring June 30, 2010. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The resignation of Alfred T. Dowe, Jr., as a member of the City Council effective February 23,2008, is hereby acknowledged. 2. Alvin L. Nash is hereby appointed as a member of the Council of the City of Roanoke for a term commencing upon his qualification and expiring June 30, 2010. 3. Pursuant to ~59 of the City Charter, before entering upon the duties of a member of City Council, Alvin L. Nash shall qualify for office by taking the oath prescribed by general law of the Commonwealth. ATTEST: 1n.~.>n/ City Clerk. K:\Measures\appointing council memeberAlvin T. Nash 2008.doc