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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Actions 07-18-11 LEA 39160-071811 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION JULY 18, 2011 2:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AGENDA 1. Call to Order--RolI Call. Vice-Mayor Trinkle and Council Member Bestpitch were absent. The Invocation was delivered by The Reverend Carl T. Tinsley, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Buena Vista. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor David A. Bowers. Welcome. Mayor Bowers. NOTICE: Today's Council meeting will be televised live and replayed on RVTV Channel 3 on Thursday, July 21 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, July 23 at 4:00 p.m. Council meetings are offered with closed captioning for the hearing impaired. 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. 1 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 GOVERNMENT ICON. 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. PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL WILL BE REQUIRED TO CONTACT 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 MAY CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 853-2541, OR ACCESS THE CITY'S HOMEPAGE TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING CURRENT OR UPCOMING VACANCIES: ROANOKE ARTS COMMISSION - ONE VACANCY ROANOKE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD - ONE VACANCY LOCAL BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS - ONE VACANCY ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION - TWO VACANCIES 2. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Recognition of Fleet Management as one of the 100 Best Fleets in North America by Government Fleet Magazine. The Mayor recognized Ken Cronin, Director of General Services; Ken Bernard, Fleet Manager; and Fleet Division employees. 2 3. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: CITY COUNCIL SETS THIS TIME AS A PRIORITY FOR CITIZENS TO BE HEARD. ALL MATTERS WILL BE REFERRED TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR RESPONSE, RECOMMENDATION OR REPORT TO COUNCIL, AS HE MAY DEEM APPROPRIATE. Robert Gravely appeared before the Council. 4. CONSENT AGENDA (APPROVED 5-0) 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. The mayor called attention to two public hearing requests from the City Manager and Director of Finance, respectively. C-1 Minutes of the regularmeetings of Council held on Monday, May 16, 2011 and Monday, June 6, 2011. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispensed with the reading ofthe minutes and approved as recorded. C-2 A communication from the City Manager requesting that Council schedule a public hearing for Monday, August 1,2011, at 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider granting a 15 foot above ground utility easement across city-owned property located in the Roanoke Center for Industry and Technology (RCIT). RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. C-3 A communication from the Director of Finance requesting that Council schedule a public hearing for Monday, August, 15,2011, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on a proposal authorizing the issuance of debt for capital projects. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. C-4 Minutes of the Audit Committee held on June 1, 2011 and June 6, 2011. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. 3 C-5 Reports of qualification of the following individuals: Jeffrey Robertson as a member of the Towing Advisory Board for a term of office ending October 31,2013; Ssunny Shah as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Board of Directors for one-year term of office ending June 30, 2012; David B. Carson and Lori E. Vaught as Trustees of the Roanoke City School Board for three-year terms of office, each, ending June 30, 2014; , Richard Willis, Jr., as a Trustee of the Roanoke City School Board to fill the unexpired term of Jason E. Bingham commencing July 5, 2011 and ending June 30,2012; Daniel Karnes as a Commissioner of the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a four-year term of office ending August 31, 2015. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. REGULAR AGENDA 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. 6. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: a. Request of the Roanoke City Electoral Board in connection with relocation of three polling sites for certain precincts within the City of Roanoke. Adopted Ordinance Nos. 39160-071811; 39161-071811; and 39162- 071811 (5-0). b. Presentation of the Jefferson Center Foundation regarding accomplishments in the year ending June 30, 2011 and plans for the new season. David I. Tenzer, Chairman, Board of Directors and Cyrus Pace, Executive Director, Spokespersons. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Trinkle and Council Member Bestpitch) Remarks received and filed. c. Request of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates to update the Council on its current activities. Ronald McCorkle, Chair, Spokesperson. (Sponsored by Council Members Rosen and Ferris) Remarks received and filed. 4 7. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF CITY MANAGER: a. CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: NONE. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: 1. Acceptance and appropriation of funds for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Intensive Supervision Juvenile Probation Program. Adopted Resolution No. 39163-071811 and Budget Ordinance No. 39164-071811 (5-0). 2. Approval to reduce funding in connection with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Signal and ITS Improvement Project. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 39165-071811 (5-0). COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER. The City Manager commented that due to recent storms, approximately 310 tons of brush was collected with piles as large as 30 feet long and 10 feet high. Work crews have accrued an additional 360 hours of overtime and the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority remained open for two additional hours over three nights to process the brush. He noted that the Market Building recently received positive attention because the mosaic artist and Art Tile had installed custom mosaic tiles at the four building entrances. He announced that the Smart Way Connector Bus service from Roanoke to Lynchburg's Amtrak station would begin on July 19, at 5:45 a.m. and that the Virginia Mountain Peach Festival would be held in Elmwood Park on July 22- 24. In response to inquiry, the City Manager and Director of Finance addressed the Council with regard to the Federal Debt Ceiling. At this point, Council member Rosen left the meeting. (3:14 p.m.) 5 b. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: 1. Approval to make the irrevocable election to be deemed a non- participating employer of the Line of Duty Fund, acknowledging all responsibility for all current and future claims incurred by eligible employees and administrative fees as invoiced by the State Comptroller. Adopted Resolution No. 39166-071811 (4-0). 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: a. A report of the Roanoke City School Board requesting appropriation offunds for various educational programs; and a report of the Director of Finance recommending that Council concur in the request. Margaret Lindsey, Director of Accounting, Spokesperson. Adopted Budget Ordinance 39167, as amended, on first reading (4-0, Vice-Mayor Trinkle and Council Members Bestpitch and Rosen were absent.) b. A report of the Roanoke City School Board requesting appropriation offunds for capital projects; and a report of the Director of Finance recommending that Council concur in the request. Margaret Lindsey, Director of Accounting, Spokesperson. Adopted Budget Ordinance 39168, as amended, on first reading (4-0, Vice-Mayor Trinkle and Council Members Bestpitch and Rosen were absent.) 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. 10. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: a. Ordinance No. 39152, on second reading, appropriating funds for the FY 2010 State Homeland Security Program Grant from Virginia Department of Emergency Management to be. used by the Fire/EMS Department for HAZMAT Team equipment and training. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 39152-071811 (4-0). b. Ordinance No. 39154, on second reading, appropriating funds from the Virginia Department of Health to provide for the nutritional needs of children and youth during the summer months through a Parks and Recreation supervised Summer Nutrition Program. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 39154-071811 (4-0). 6 c. . Ordinance No. 39157, on second reading, with regard to an amendment of Section 21-81, Discharqe of air Qun, qravel shooter. pneumatic Qun. etc., Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to prohibit the City of Roanoke from enforcing an ordinance that prohibits the shooting of pneumatic guns on private property, with permission of the owner of the property, if reasonable care is taken to prevent a projectile from crossing the bounds of the property, effective July 1, 2011. Adopted Ordinance No. 39157-071811 (4-0). 11. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: a. Inquiries and/or comments by the Mayor and Members of City Council. b. Vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council. AT 3:25 P.M., THE COUNCIL MEETING WAS DECLARED IN RECESS UNTIL 7:00 P.M., IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, ROOM 450, NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING. 7 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION JULY 18, 2011 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AGENDA Call to Order--RolI Call. Vice-Mayor Trinkle and Council Members Bestpitch and Price were absent. The Invocation was delivered by Mayor David A. Bowers. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Bowers. Welcome. Mayor Bowers. NOTICE: Tonight's Council meeting will be televised live and replayed on RVTV Channel 3 on Thursday, July 21 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, July 23 at 4:00 p.m. Council meetings are offered with closed captioning for the hearing impaired. A. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: A resolution memorializing the late Sabra A. Bonds Bratton, longtime employee of the City of Roanoke. The Mayor presented a ceremonial copy to "K.C." Bratton and recognized the family in attendance. Adopted Resolution No. 39169- 071811 (4-0). 8 B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Request of the Kuumba Community Health & Wellness Center, Inc., d/b/a New Horizons Healthcare for designation of its personal property, located at 4910 Valley View Boulevard, N. W., Suite 310, to be exempt from taxation. Eileen G. Lepro, MPH, Executive Director, Spokesperson. Adopted Ordinance No. 39170, as amended, on first reading (4-0, Vice-Mayor Trinkle and Council Members Bestpitch and Price were absent.) 2. Request of Earl Slusser to permanently vacate, discontinue and close an approximate 33', 127' portion of unimproved right-of-way on Wilson Street, adjoining 1201 Penrod Avenue, S. E. Earl V. Slusser, Spokesperson. Adopted Ordinance No. 39171, as amended, on first reading (4-0, Vice-Mayor Trinkle and Council Members Bestpitch and Price were absent.) 3. Request of Terry Wayne Cundiff, Valerie S. Eagle and Piedmont Property, LLC, that property located at 445 and 435 Elm Avenues, S. W., be rezoned from RM-1 Residential Mixed Density District to CN, Commercial- Neighborhood District. Terry W. Cundiff, Agent, Spokesperson. Adopted Ordinance No. 39172, as amended, on first reading (4-0, Vice-Mayor Trinkle and Council Members Bestpitch and Price were absent.) 4. Request of Austin Rogers, representing GBT Realty Corporation, to amend proffered conditions as they pertain to 1261 Riverland Road, S. E., and 0 Garden City Boulevard, S. E., such amendment of proffers to limit the use of the property to an enumerated list of uses permitted in the CG, Commercial General District; to restrict the use of freestanding signs and prohibit electronic readerboards; to require certain fencing and lighting; and to remove proffers relating to the layout and design of the subject properties as a highway convenience store and fast food restaurant, all of which is set forth in the Amendment of Proffered Conditions Amended Application No.1 dated May 23,2011. Michael Pace, Agent, Spokesperson. The Council voted to remand the matter to the City Planning Commission for further review and consideration. C. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE. D. ADJOURN - 7:23 P.M. 9 CITY OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL 215 Church Avenue, S.W Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 DAVID A. BOWERS Mayor July 18, 2011 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of Council: Council Members William D. Bestpitch Raphael E. "Ray" Ferris Sherman P. Lea Anita J. Price Court G. Rosen David B. Trinkle This is to advise you that I will not be present at the 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. sessions of Council on Monday, July 18, 2011. Best wishes for a successful meeting. cerely, ~F:J- David B. Trinkle Vice-Mayor /ctw CITY OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL 215 Church Avenue, S. W Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 Council Members William D. Bestpitch Raphael E. "Ray" Ferris Sherman P. Lea Anita 1. Price Court G. Rosen David B. Trinkle DAVID A. BOWERS Mayor July 18, 2011 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of Council: This is to advise you that I will not be present at the 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. sessions of Council on Monday, July 18, 2011. Best wishes for a successful meeting. Sincerely, 1d4-~ :&tf.?d- William D. Bestpitch Council Member /ctw Fleet Division Named One of the Nation's Best Each year the 100 Best Fleets in North America are chosen from among the approximately 38,000 public fleets. The contest is sponsored by Government Fleet Magazine, with judging performed by past winners. The contest is a roadmap for excellence, continual improvement, innovation, efficiencies and accountability. It is comprised of 12 drivers of excellence that include areas such as Use of Technology and Information, Competitive Pricing, Creativity, Collaboration, Resource Stewardship and Doing It Right the First Time. The City's Fleet Division was the highest-ranking fleet in the 100 Best out of three Virginia winners, the others being Suffolk and Prince William County. The award was presented on June 8 at the National Government Fleet Conference and marks the first time the City of Roanoke has been selected as one of the 100 Best Fleets. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Meeting: Subject: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council July 18, 2011 Request for a Public Hearing to Consider Appalachian Power Company Request for Easement on City-Owned Property Background: Appalachian Power Company has requested a 15' above ground utility easement across City-owned property, designated as tax map number 7230108. The purpose of the easement is to install support structures, and related cable/wires, in order to transmit electric power to serve an adjoining privately owned parcel of real estate designated as tax map number 7250101. The City-owned property is located in the Roanoke Centre for Industry and Technology (RClT) and is currently vacant. Pursuant to the requirements of the Code of Virginia, the City of Roanoke is required to hold a public hearing to consider the granting of an easement over City-owned property. Recommended Action: Schedule a public hearing to be held on Monday, August 1,2011, at 2:00 p.m., on the above matter. . MORRILL Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Robert B. Ledger, Economic Development Manager Cassandra L. Turner, Economic Development Specialist 11105pwr.esmt-ley6ut1 U ll.: 'f.rr ~~~ ~~~.~ ~~~~ Vjl..~es ....,J~gs ~~;:i::~ l;()..~~ ~~~ Ci~~~ <:s::.... ~!:j)..~ ~~ll:l~ ~l",8!~ ...,,~il'! , ~ a; a: SITE VICNTY MAP NO SCALE IJNE TABLE (778 5.F.) BEARING DISTANCE S JI.,O'Ir W 16.47'1 TIE S 34'08'25- E 55.34' S 55"51' - 15.00' N 34'08' 5- W 48.#' N JnO'Ir E 6.5" TAX #7270101 PROPERTY OF BLUE HILLS GOLF CORPORA TlO- D.B. 904, Pr;. 573 TRACT lA _ MoB. " Pr;. 1214 NEW IS' P.".UE. -BLUE HILLS GOLF COURse SEE PlA T BY DA lIlD DICK ... &- HARRY WALL ... ,DATE:D SEPT. 7. 1967 3 "'" "- '" ... , ~ "- .., "- , "' '~', ... EX. APCO POLE "- "- ... .13780023/ A00547 "- "- ~ "- "- TAX ;'7230/08 "-,,- ""-. PROPERTY OF "- '-.... mE CITY OF ROANOKE ,............ D.S. /61a Pc. 205 "- TRACT '"H: 17.482 AC. MoB. 1. Pc. 2966-2967 UNE 1-2 2-J 3-4- 4-5 5-2 ( ) LEGEND EX, !.P. P.1I.E. s.s.E. WoE. 0.0. MoB. PG. ss '"0.0 @ EXlSTlNC IRON PIN PUBUC 'muTY EASEMENT SANITARY SE~ EASEMENT WA TER UNE EASEMENT DEED BOOK MAP 800K PAGE SANITARY SEWER UNE UTlUTY POLE SANITARY SEHER MANHOLE BARBED HfRE FENCE ~'90.4' mOM ex. PfXE 1rJ STAKE ex. /.P. ~ /"....., /:::;~ 116.038 AC. I I TAX #7250101 I I I 5 PROPERTY OF I lOUISE FOHU(ES KEClIY I I ~ D.B. 86a pr;. 797 I I ~ II ~ II II-W II I I I I II II I I I I I 111/ /+ NOTES: I. THIS PLAT IS BASED fM A CURRENT RBD SUR~ AND DOCS NOT CQNS1I1U1E A BOUNDARY SUR\f:Y. 1HE PURPOSE CF THIS PlAT IS ro CRE'A1E A NEW IS' PUBLIC UTIU7Y EASEMENT fM TAX fl2J0108. 2. aJRRENT OWNER: aTY OF ROAN(J(E, 0.8. 1610, PG. 205- .1 THIS PLAT WAS PREPARED ItfTHOUT THE BENEFIT OF A CURRENT 7171E REPORT AND THERE MA Y EXIST ENCVM8RANCES. 'MIlaI AFFECT 1HE: SUB.ECT PROPERTY THAT ARE NOT SHOWN HEREfM. 4. 7HfS PROPERTY DOCS NOT UE rrrTHlN THE UJlITS OF A '00 ~ FLCXXJ BOUNDARY AS DESIGNATED BY IBIA. 7HlS OPfN/fM IS BASED fM AN INSPECTlfM CF THE FLCXXJ INSURANCE RA1E MAPS AND HAS BEEN VERJRED BY ACTUAL FfBD ElEVATIONS. SEE PANEL NUI/BER 510130 0166 ~ MAP NUMBER SII61COl66 ~ DA TED SEP1E1i8ER 28, 2007. ZONE "X" UNSHADED. 5. FOR a.ARJTY PURPOSES NOT AJ.l PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS ARE SHOIW. -x- PLA T SHOWING NEW 15' PUBliC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCA TED ON THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE "TRACT 'H' TINKER CREEK" CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 40' 0 ~.........- SCALE: 1" = 40' 40' DATE: LUMSDEN ASSOCIATES, P.c. ENGINEERS-SURVEYORS-PLANNERS ROANOKE, VIRGINIA June 30, 2011 SCALE: 1" = 40' COMM. NO.: 11-105 PHONE: (540) 774-4411 fAX: (540) 772-9445 E-MAIL: MAlL@LUMSDENPC.COM w:\drewlngs\2011\ 11105\so'\ 111051lwr -8 eml.dwg MAP NO. 3780-231-A W.O.NO. JOB NO. W002167001 11 100045 PROPERTY NO. 2 EAS NO. THIS AGREEMENT, made this 1st day of July , 2011, by and between the CITY OF ROANOKE, a municipal corporation existing under the laws ofthe Commonwealth of Virginia, herein called "GRANTOR," and APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY, a Virginia cOfporation, herein called "APPALACHIAN." WITNESSETH: THAT FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of ONE DOLLAR ($1.00), the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the GRANTOR hereby gives license and permit to APPALACHIAN, its successors and assigns, and the right, privilege and authority to said APPALACHIAN, its successors and assigns, to construct, erect, operate, and maintain a line or lines for the purpose of transmitting electric power overhead on the property of the City of Roanoke, further identified as Roanoke City Tax Parcel number 7230108 in the City of Roanoke, Virginia. BEING a right of way and easement, in, on, along, through, across or over said lands for the purpose of providing service to the City of Roanoke Tax Parcel number 7230108, as shown on that certain Lumsden Associates Drawing dated June 30, 2011, entitled "PLAT SHOWING NEW 15'PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE "TRACT 'H' TINKER CREEK", attached hereto and made a part hereof. TOGETHER with the right to said APPALACHIAN, its successors and assigns, to construct, erect, install, place, operate, maintain, inspect, repair, renew, remove, add to the number of, and relocate at will, poles, with wires, cables, crossarms, guys, anchors, grounding systems and TillS, INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY AND UPON RECORDATION RETURN TO APPALACIllAN POWER COMPANY, P.O. BOX 2021, ROANOKE VIRGINIA 24022-2121 Page 1 all other appurtenant equipment and fixtures (hereinafter called "Appalachian's Facilities"), and string wires and cables, adding thereto from time to time, across through, or over the above referred to premises; the right to cut down, trim and/or otherwise control, and at Appalachian's option, remove from said premises, any trees, overhanging branches, buildings or other obstructions which may endanger the safety of, or interfere with the use of Appalachian's Facilities, and the right of , ingress and egress to and over said above referred to premises and any of the adjoining lands of the Grantors at any and all times, for the purpose of exercising and enjoying the rights herein granted, and for doing anything necessary or useful or convenient in connection therewith. The Grantor hereby grants, conveys and warrants to Appalachian Power Company a non-exclusive right of way easement for electric facilities. APPALACHIAN agrees to restore and repair any damage to GRANTOR'S property that may be caused by the construction, operation, or maintenance of said easement. The GRANTOR agrees that APPALACHIAN will not be expected to restore the property to the identical original condition, but rather as near thereto as is reasonably practicable. In the event APPALACHIAN should remove all of said Appalachian's facilities from the lands of the GRANTOR, then all of the rights, title and interest of the party of APPALACHIAN in the right of way and license hereinabove granted, shall revert to the GRANTOR, its successors and assigns. APPALACHIAN agrees to indemnify and save harmless the GRANTOR against any and all loss or damage, accidents, or injuries, to persons or property, whether of the GRANTOR or any other person or corporation, ansmg in any manner from the negligent construction, operations, or maintenance, or failure to properly construct, operate, or maintain said Appalachian's facilities. TO HA VE AND TO HOLD the same unto Appalachian Power Company, its successors and assigns. Upon recordation of this agreement Appalachian accepts the terms and conditions contained therein. Page 2 NOTICE TO LANDOWNER: You are conveying rights to a public service corporation. A public service corporation may have the right to obtain some or all of these rights through exercise of eminent domain. To the extent that any of the rights being conveyed are not subject to eminent domain, you have the right to choose not to convey those rights and you could not be compelled to do so. You have the right to negotiate compensation for any rights that you are voluntarily conveying. WITNESS the signature of the City of Roanoke by Christopher P. Morrill, its City Manager, and its municipal seal hereto affixed and attested by Stephanie M. Moon, its City Clerk pursuant to Ordinance No. adopted on CITY OF ROANOKE ATTEST: CITY MANAGER CITY CLERK STATE OF VIRGINIA) ) TO-WIT: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, , a Notary Public in and for the City and Commonwealth At Large, do certify that and City Manager and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Roanoke, whose names as such are signed to the writing above, bearing date the day of , 2011, have each acknowledged the same before me in my jurisdiction aforesaid. Given under my hand this day of , 2011. My Commission Expires: Notary Public Reg. No. Approved as to Form: Approved as to Execution: Assistant City Attorney Assistant City Attorney Page 3 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Meeting: Su bject: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council July 18,2011 Public Hearing and Authorization of the Issuance of Debt for Capital Projects Background: On May 9, 2011, City Council approved the FY2012-2016 Capital Improvement Program (ClP). The ClP includes planned bond issuance in the amount of $8.3 million consisting of the following projects: Bridge Renovations Pu blic Parks Storm Drain Renovations Civic Center Improvements Digital Radio Upgrade School Facilities Maintenance and Improvements Total $ 1 ,030,000 1 ,500,000 1 ,120,000 750,000 2,000,000 1.900.000 $ 8,300,000 The Digital Radio Upgrade project was previously authorized on June 21,2010 for issuance of $5.945 million which included both the FY11 and FY12 planned debt issuance such that a contract for the project could be executed. There is no additional action required on the Digital Radio Upgrade project. All other projects outlined above require approval for issuance and total $6.3 million. In order to provide flexibility to issue the bonds at a discount if market conditions indicate, the City's financial advisor, Public Financial Management, Inc. (PFM) recommended a "not to exceed amou nt" of $ 7.0 million for issuance of debt projects as outlined above. Recommended Action: Authorize the scheduling of a public hearing at City Council's regular 7:00 p.m. meeting on August 1 5, 2011 on the,. issuance of general obligation public improvement bonds in the amount of $7.0 million for projects as outlined above. This will entail proper notification of such public hearing on August 1 and August 8. ~-..!,\~ AN H. SHAWVER --- Director of Finance Mayor and Members of City Council July 1 8, 20 1 1 Page 2 Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Rita D. Bishop, Superintendent, RCPS Cu rtis Baker, Deputy Su perintendent for Operations, RCPS 2 MINUTES Audit Committee of Roanoke City Council Location: Council Conference Room Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Room 451 South Date: June 1, 2011 Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:22 p.m. Attendees: Sherman Lea, Audit Committee Chair David Trinkle Audit Committee Member Court Rosen, Audit Committee Member Anita Price, Council Member Drew Harmon, Municipal Auditor Dawn Hope Mullins, Assistant Municipal Auditor Pam Mosdell, Information Systems Auditor Debbie Noble, Senior Auditor Ann Clark, Senior Auditor Octavian Reeves, Senior Auditor William Hackworth, City Attorney Ann Shawver, Director of Finance Chris Morrill, City Manager Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sherman Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations Jane Conlin, Director of Human Services/Social Services Gerry Jennings, CSAlFAPT Coordinator Rodney Hubbard, Director 23-A Court Service Unit Angela Hodnett, Human Services Business Administrator Margaret Lindsey, RCPS Mason Adams, Roanoke Times Reporter Rebecca Barnett, Roanoke Times Photographer Valerie Garner, Independent Reporter Call to Order: Mr. Lea called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. He noted that Mayor Bowers had wanted to attend the meeting, but was representing a client in Roanoke County Court this afternoon and may be late or not able to attend. Mr. Lea, Dr. Trinkle, and Mr. Rosen were in attendance. Mr. Lea asked Mr. Harmon to present the audit reports. Page 1 of 5 Clerk of the Circuit Court: This is an annual audit required by the Virginia Auditor of Public Accounts [APA]. The APA specifies the audit work to be performed. The Municipal Auditing department performs part of the audit in lieu of the city paying an audit fee. The scope of the audit work performed by Municipal Auditing this year included civil cases, deeds, wills, and trust funds. There were no findings noted by Municipal Auditing, nor by the APA. Both reports were provided to the Committee for their review. The Committee had no questions and the reports were received and filed. Police Cash Funds: This is an annual audit conducted in support of the Police Department's accreditation requirements. Based on the accreditation requirements, the scope of the audit was reduced to cover only the cash funds managed directly by the Police Department, including federal forfeiture funds. Municipal Auditing historically audited most of the fees assessed by the Police Department, as well as cash and property inventoried in the property room. Municipal Auditing decided that these funds should be audited on a less frequent basis going forward, given the limited funds involved and level of effort required to audit them. There were no audit findings in this report. The Committee had no questions and the report was received and filed. Comprehensive Services Act: Mr. Harmon began by explaining that this audit had the narrow objective of determining if community-based services that were billed to the City were actually provided to the children involved. Children who were detained at the Juvenile Detention Center were identified for testing on the premise that service providers could not have seen the children on days the children were detained. The audit proved vendors had billed for services they did not provide. Mr. Harmon stressed that the audit was not designed to evaluate the processes involved in administering the CSA program. However, testing did require reviewing case files and vendor contracts, as well as interviewing case workers and vendors. This enabled Auditing to identify opportunities for strengthening processes. Mr. Harmon noted that CSA continues to depend primarily on paper records, as opposed to electronic medical records that the health system is working towards. This paper-based information is difficult to share and process, making it more challenging for agencies to have a complete picture of the services provided to a child and the child's progress. Page 2 of 5 Mr. Lea asked that Committee members hold their questions until after the City Manager's presentation on CSA. Mr. Morrill provided a printed slide show to members of the Committee that provided an overview of the CSA program and the administration's efforts to improve the program. He discussed the structure of the CSA program locally and provided an overview of the process. Mr. Morrill provided information about the number of children served and the amounts expended on various services, as well as the improvements made since 2009. He noted that the Department of Social Services has improved its processes using a six sigma approach and that employees have been empowered to stop the payment process whenever they have questions or concerns about an invoice. At the end of the presentation, Mr. Morrill noted that the City was one of three (3) localities to volunteer for a Quality Services Review from the Virginia Department of Social Services. The review was performed by the Virginia Department of Social Services May 16, 2011, through May 20, 2011. The full report is expected to be received within 60 days. Mr. Morrill asked that the Committee consider conducting a follow up audit on the CSA findings soon to verify progress has been made and to help support continued improvements. Mr. Lea recognized Dr. Trinkle for comments. Dr. Trinkle acknowledged the challenges in managing mental health services for children and agreed with the need to have electronic medical records. Ms. Conlin responded that confidentiality requirements present barriers to sharing information, noting that medical records of adolescents are even confidential from their parents. Mr. Harmon noted that the Harmony system was purchased in 2003 to address data issues and enable better case management and utilization review. The system has not been adequately developed to realize its full potential. Dr. Trinkle asked about the source of referrals to CSA. Ms. Conlin responded that they can be court ordered, or referred by one of the participating agencies. Dr. Trinkle asked if the vendor serving on the Roanoke Interagency Council was implicated in this audit. Ms. Conlin stated that the vendor was not implicated. Dr. Trinkle asked how vendors are paid when the child doesn't keep an appointment. Ms. Conlin stated that the vendor should only bill for the hour used going to the appointment. Dr. Trinkle noted that children are sometimes eligible for services funded from more than one source and asked if this had been audited. Mr. Harmon stated that other sources of funds were not included in this audit. Page 3 of 5 Mr. Rosen asked what has been done to improve the meaningfulness of the mentoring services being provided. Ms. Conlin stated that there is a best practices committee working on improved standards for mentoring that will specify the type of information to be provided by vendors in their reports. She also noted that vendors are being required to provide greater detail about the services provided when presenting cases at the Family Assessment and Planning Team [FAPT] meetings. Mr. Rosen asked Mr. Morrill where Roanoke CSA ranks on a scale from 1 to 10, if the goal is 10. Mr. Morrill responded that any city would probably never rate a 10 as there are always improvements that can be made. He thought Roanoke would rate a 7 or 8 on such a scale. Mr. Morrill noted that the quality service review from the State should inform the City about areas in which it needs to focus and improve. Mr. Rosen was troubled by the fact that 26% of the invoices tested included billings for services not provided. He expressed skepticism that this number of billing errors could be unintentional. He asked if this could be tested further to determine the extent of the problem. Mr. Harmon responded that it was difficult to prove services were not provided. He stated that a statistical sample might be possible, but that it would require interviewing a significant number of parents, guardians and children in order to determine if services were provided as billed. Mr. Morrill noted that the bulk of CSA expenditures are in foster care and suggested that all services might need to be included if testing were conducted. Mr. Lea emphasized his concern with the percentage of errors noted and the fact that an entire month was billed in error. Mr. Rosen asked if the Commonwealth Attorney's office had been consulted. Mr. Harmon stated that a copy of the report was provided to the Commonwealth's Attorney and that he would contact him to discuss it. Mr. Harmon noted that the Virginia Office of Comprehensive Services had been in contact with him. The State plans to offer audit firms training on CSA and has invited local government auditors to attend. Mr. Rosen supported performing the follow-up audit as soon as practical. Dr. Trinkle asked if there were any penalties assessed to the vendors involved. Ms. Conlin stated that no penalties were assessed but noted that vendors would be required to refund the amounts in question. Mr. Lea referred the Committee to page six (6) of the report, under the "Vendor A" section, and asked how an invoice was paid when it was marked "do not pay." Ms. Hodnett responded that the invoices appeared to be complete, having all the required signatures and information, and that the remark not to pay was on the lower part of the invoice and was overlooked. Mr. Harmon stated that the auditor asked the staff person involved about the "do not pay" remarks on the invoices and was told a supervisor instructed her to pay them. Based on various conversations with the people involved, the auditor concluded that the supervisor was shown the invoice and did instruct that it be paid. Page 4 of 5 Mr. Lea stated that the City has to assure the public that mistakes of this kind will not occur again. The culture and mindset that allowed this to happen must be gone. Community services are important and we cannot allow issues of this type to scar the good work being done in community services. Mr. Lea stated he felt encouraged by the attention being given to this issue by City management. He noted the importance of conducting audits to help ensure issues of this type don't occur. Ms. Price expressed her appreciation for everyone's efforts in addressing the issues raised with community-based services. Ms. Price noted that these were important issues and that they must first be acknowledged in order to then address them. Ms. Price asked if background checks will now be required in the standard contract. Ms. Conlin responded that yes, they would be required. Ms. Prices referred to page 11 if the report discussing issues with daily and weekly progress notes. Ms. Conlin responded that those issues have been addressed with the vendor. Ms. Price expressed her concern that daily and weekly progress notes are important and should be documented. Ms. Price asked how collaboration could be improved among all service providers in the area. She noted that mentoring does not have to provided through CSA. There being no further comments or questions, the report was received and filed. Call for other Business Requiring the Committee's Attention: None noted. Adjournment: Mr. Lea thanked the Committee for their participation. The meeting adjourned at 5:22 p.m. tN--w Drew Harmon, CPA, CIA Municipal Auditor Audit Committee Secretary Page 5 of 5 MINUTES Audit Committee of Roanoke City Council Location: Council Conference Room Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Room 451 South Date: June 6, 2011 Time: 1: 14 p.m. to 1:47 p.m. Attendees: David Bowers, Mayor David Trinkle, Audit Committee Member Court Rosen, Audit Committee Member Ray Ferris, City Council Member Anita Price, City Council Member William Bestpitch, City Council Member Drew Harmon, Municipal Auditor Dawn Hope Mullins, Assistant Municipal Auditor Pam Mosdell, Information Systems Auditor Debbie Noble, Senior Auditor Octavian Reeves, Senior Auditor William Hackworth, City Attorney Ann Shawver, Director of Finance Chris Morrill, City Manager Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Melinda Mayo, Public Information Officer Mason Adams, Roanoke Times Tim Conner, Partner, KPMG Denise Martin, Senior Manager, KPMG Call to Order: Dr. Trinkle called the meeting to order at 1 :14 pm. He noted that Mr. Lea was unable to attend and had asked that Dr. Trinkle chair the meeting. Dr. Trinkle, Mr. Rosen, and Mayor Bowers were in attendance. Dr. Trinkle asked Mr. Conner to proceed with his presentation of the KPMG audit plan. KPMG - Audit Plan for Year Ended June 30, 2011: Mr. Conner began the presentation by briefing the Committee on the FY2011 audit engagement team, which will includes staff from both the Roanoke and Richmond offices. He then discussed KPMG's audit responsibilities, including their consideration of internal controls in the context of opining on the financial statements. Mr. Rosen asked if there would any benefit in obtaining a separate opinion on internal controls. Mr. Conner replied that he did not know the number of governments that have requested an opinion on internal control Mr. Harmon commented that the benefit would depend on the scope and objectives for the audit. Mr. Conner commented that entities without internal auditing departments would probably receive the greater value from this type of engagement. Mr. Conner reviewed the entities subject to audit which include the City of Roanoke, the Greater Roanoke Transit Company [GRTC], and the City of Roanoke Pension Plan. KPMG is not auditing either Roanoke City Public Schools or Civic Facilities. KPMG will reference the opinions of those firms engaged to review these two entities. The engagement timetable was reviewed by Ms. Martin. Audit planning began in April the audit is expected to be completed in late November. She also reviewed KPMG's multi-faceted audit approach and discussed their electronic audit program. Significant audit areas were discussed by Mr. Conner, including the audit requirements under A-133 Single Audit. KPMG uses a five step approach to this audit, which includes testing compliance with program requirements. Approximately 11 programs are expected to meet the criteria for being included in this year's audit. The City is designated as a high-risk auditee and 50 percent of its grant expenditures must be subjected to single audit procedures. Ms. Shawver asked whether this will be the last year of being classified as high-risk. Mr. Conner responded that the City will be categorized as such through FY2012. A new accounting pronouncement, Governmental Accounting Standards Board, Statement 54, will affect the Fiscal Year 2011 financial statement presentation. The standard requires changes in the presentation and characterization of fund-based statements. Ms. Shawver and Mr. Morrill are both knowledgeable on the subject. Ms. Shawver reported that there will be a short briefing later this summer to educate Council Members on expected changes. Mr. Conner completed his review of the audit plan and invited the Audit Committee to contact him and Ms. Martin should they have any questions or concerns about the annual audit. Dr. Trinkle asked if there were any questions or comments. There were none. The item was received and filed with no objections. Adjournment: Dr. Trinkle thanked the Committee for their participation. There being no other business for the Committee, the meeting adjourned at 1 :47 pm. D Drew Harmon, CPA, CIA Municipal Auditor Audit Committee Secretary 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' JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk July 19, 2011 Harold Wallick, Chair Towing Advisory Board Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Wallick: This is to advise you that Jeffrey Robertson has qualified as a member of the Towing Advisory Board for a term of office ending October 31, 2013. , Sincerely, JOnatha~ Deputy City Clerk JEC:ctw Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Jeffrey Robertson, do solemnly affirm that 1 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 Towing Advisory Board for a term of office ending October 31, 2013, according to the best of my ability (So help me G d). BRENDA S>>ILTON, CLERK OF THE IRCUIT COURT BY ~ ,c~ 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 STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC City Clerk July 19, 2011 Landon Howard, Executive Director Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau 101 Shenandoah Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Dear Mr. Howard: JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that Ssunny Shah has qualified as a City representative of the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Board of Directors for a one-year term of office ending June 30, 2012. Sincerely, ,~ Jonathan E. Craft . Deputy City Clerk JEC:ctw Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Ssunny Shah, do solemnly swear that J 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 City representative of the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Board of Directors for a one year term of office ending June 30, 2012, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. ~~ Ssunny Shah The fOregOi~th of offi Shah this 1!!- day of en, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Ssunny By 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 STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC City Clerk Cindy H. Poulton, Clerk Roanoke City School Board P. O. Box 13145 Roanoke, Virginia 24031 Dear Ms. Poulton: . July 19, 2011. JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk CECELlA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk This will advise that David B. Carson and Lori E. Vaught have qualified as Trustees of the Roanoke City School Board for terms of three-years, each, commencing July 1,2011 and ending June 30,2014. Sincerely, fQ Jonathan E. Craft Deputy City Clerk Printed On 07/11/2611 By 'CLER1<ErOFF'l~E"-".'. '.- ..~-.. ... . ..lJ ..&1,.. Oath or Affirmation of Office rm- Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, David B. Carson, 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 Trustee of the Roanoke City School Board, for a term of three years commencing July 1, 2011, and ending June 30,2014, according to the best of my ability. " '3-tt- day of~, Subscribed and sworn to before. me this 2011. ...----_._._h~ ". . ....... ....... Printed On 07/11/201.:' By CLERK"i; 'oFFicE'. ... .- ..u ".1111I' Oath or Affirmation of Office 1706 Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Lori E. Vaught, 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 Trustee of the Roanoke City School Board, for a term of three years commencing July 1, 2011, and ending June 30, 2014, according to the best of my ability. 4i{i~ Subscribed and sworn to before me this L"day of J~A.IZ-; 2011. t.i&~-~_ JuClge, Twenty hird Judicial Circuit 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 STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC City Clerk July 19, 2011 Cindy H. Poulton, Clerk Roanoke City School Board P. O. Box 13145 Roanoke, Virginia 24031 Dear Ms. Poulton: JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk This will advise that Richard Willis, Jr., has qualified as a Trustee of the Roanoke City School Board to fill the unexpired term of Jason E. Bingham, commencing July 5, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012. Jonathan E. ~ Deputy City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City.of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Richard Willis, Jr., do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the Common~ealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a Trustee of the Roanoke City School Board to fill the unexpired term of Jason E. Bingham commencing July 5, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012, a?cording to the best of my ability. So help me God. ~ The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Richard Willis, Jr., this //tlrday of ~2011. 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 JONATHAN E. CRAFf Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC City Clerk CECELlA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk July 19, 2011 Glenda S. Edwards, Executive Director Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority 2624 Salem Turnpike, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Ms. Edwards: This is to advise that Daniel Karnes has qualified as a Commissioner of the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a four-year term of office ending August 31,2015. Sincerely, .~ Jonathan E. Craft Deputy City Clerk JEC:ctw Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to-wit: I, Daniel Karnes, do solemnly swear 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 Commissioner of the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a four-year term of office ending August 31,2015, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Daniel Karnes this /i2'f? day o*- 2011. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court ~C< CITY OF ROANOKE I OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenu~, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virgi.rla 24011-1536 I Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540):853-1145 E-mail: c1erk@roanokeva.gov STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC City Clerk July 19, 2011 Lavern L. Grigsby General Registrar Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Grigsby: JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk I am enclosing copies of Ordinance Nos. 39160-071811,39161-071811,39162-071811 changing the polling places for Precincts #001 Highland #1, #009 Tinker, and #014 Williamson Road #5, to Roanoke Scottish Rite Building, East Gate Church of the Nazarene Worship Center, and Veteran~ of Foreign Wars - VFW Post #1264, respectively. The abovereferenced measures were adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, July 18,1 2011, and are in full force and effect upon their passage. Sincerely, Jonathan E. Cra Deputy City Clerk Enclosure pc: Municipal Code Corporation, P. O. Box 2235, Tallahassee, Florida 32316 Christopher P. Morrill, City Manager William M. Hackworth, City Attorney -.I"'~ " IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 18th day of July, 2011. No. 39160-071811. AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Sec. 10-18, Same--Voting place, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to provide for the permanent relocation of the polling location for /' the Highland Precinct No.1; and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. WHEREAS, the Jefferson Center, Room 105,541 Luck Avenue, S.W., is the regular polling place for the Highland Precinct No.1; WHEREAS, the polling place no longer meets the required standards set by the Americans With Disabilities Act and can no longer be used as a polling site; WHEREAS, by Resolution dated April 5, 2011, the Roanoke City Electoral Board has recommended the permanent relocation of the polling place for the Highland Precinct No.1, to the Roanoke Scottish Rite Building, 622 Campbell Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, such polling place being located within such precinct as required by ~24.2-31 0, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended; and WHEREAS, the Electoral Board will give notice of this change in polling place by mail to all registered voters in the Highland Precinct No.1, at least fifteen (15) days prior to an elections, and public notice of such change, pursuant to ~24.2-306, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by th~ Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The following section of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, is hereby amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: 910-18. Same - Voting place. The voting place in Highland Precinct No.1 shall be at No. 550 on the south side of Campbell A'v'enuc, S. W.; bet'Neon 5th Street, S. V/., and 6th Stroot, S.W. The voting place in Highland Precinct No.1 shall be the Roanoke Scottish Rite Building, 622 Campbell Avenue, S. W 2. The City Clerk is directed to forward attested copies of this ordinance to Lavern Grigsby, General Registrar, so that notice of this change in polling place can be mailed to all registered voters of Highland Precinct No.1, and to the Chief, Voting Section, Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice for preclearance. 3. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: City Clerk. i ~.. IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 18th day of July, 2011. No. 39161-071811. AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Sec. 10-28, Same-- Voting place, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to provide for the permanent relocation of the polling location for the Tinker Precinct; and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. WHEREAS, Fire Station No. 14, 1061 Mecca Street, N.E., is the regular polling place for the Tinker Precinct; WHEREAS, the polling place is no longer adequate in size for the purpose of voting and can no longer be used as a polling site; WHEREAS, by Resolution dated April 5, 2011, the Roanoke City Electoral Board has recommended the permanent relocation of the polling place for the Tinker Precinct, to East Gate Church of the Nazarene Worship Center, 2002 East Gate Avenue, N .E., Roanoke, Virginia, such polling place being located within such precinct as required by ~24.2-310, Code of Virginia (1950), as , amended; and WHEREAS, the Electoral Board will give notice of this change in polling place by mail to all registered voters in the Tinker Precinct No. 009, at least fifteen (15) days prior to all elections, and public notice of such change, pursuant to ~24.2-306, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The following section of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, is hereby amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: 910-28. Same - Voting place. The ';oting place in Tinker Precinct shall be No. 11 Fire Station, located at 1061 Mecca Street, N. E. The voting place in Tinker Precinct shall be East Gate Church of the Nazarene Worship Center, 2002 East Gate Avenue, HE. 2. The City Clerk is directed to forward attested copies of this ordinance to Lavern Grigsby, General Registrar, so that notice of this change in polling place can be mailed to all registered voters of Tinker Precinct, and to the Chief, Voting Section, Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice for preclearance. 3. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: City Clerk. ; IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 18th day of July, 2011. No. 39162-071811. AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Sec. 10-38, Same--Voting place. Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to provide for the permanent relocation of the polling location for the Williamson Road Precinct No.5; and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. WHEREAS, Huff Lane Intermediate School, 4412 Huff Lane, N.W., is the regular polling place for the Williamson Road Precinct No.5; WHEREAS, the facility within which the polling place is located has been closed, and the City of Roanoke is seeking proposals for purchase and/or development of the property, therefore, the location can no longer be used as a polling site; WHEREAS, by Resolution dated April 5, 2011, the Roanoke City Electoral Board has recommended the permanent relocation of the polling place for the Williamson Road Precinct No.5, to Veterans of Foreign Wars - VFW Post #1264,4930 Grandview Avenue, N.W., Roanoke, Virginia, such polling place being located within such pre"cinct as required by S24.2-310, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended; and WHEREAS, the Electoral Board will give notice ofthis change in polling place by mail to all registered voters in the Williamson Road Precinct No.5, at least fifteen (15) days prior to all elections, and public notice of such change, pursuant to S24.2-306, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The following section of the Code ofthe City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, is hereby amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: ~10-38. Same - Voting place. The voting place in Williamson Road Procinct No.5 shall be established in Huff Lane Elementary School, located ''vest of Huff Lane, N. Vl. The voting place in Williamson Road Precinct No. 5 shall be Veterans of Foreign Wars - VFW Post #1264,4930 Grandview Avenue, N W. 2. The City Clerk is directed to forward attested copies of this ordinance to Lavern Grigsby, General Registrar, so that notice of this change in polling place can be mailed to all registered voters of Williamson Road Precinct No. 014, and to the Chief, Voting Section, Civil Rights Division, United States Department of Justice for preclearance. 3. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: t!~ City Clerk. GENERAL REGISTRAR Lavern L. Grigsby, Registrar 215 Church Avenue, SW, Room 109 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 540.853.2281 fax: 540.853.1025 MEMORANDUM To: Ms. Stephanie Moon, City Clerk, City of Roanoke Mr. William Hackworth, City Attorney, City of Roanoke Mr. Christopher Morrill, City Manager, City of Roanoke L~ From: Ms. Lavern Grigsby, General Registrar, City of Roanoke (via) Mr. Floyd Gordon Hancock, Secretary, City of Roanoke Electoral Board Date: July 12,2011 Subject: Relocation of polling sites for the following: #001, Highland #1 - The Jefferson Center, Room 105 #009, Tinker - Fire Station #014 #014, Williamson Road #5 - Huff Lane Intermediate School On Tuesday, AprilS, 2011, the Roanoke City Electoral Board met and unanimously agreed to seek approval to move the above fore mentioned precincts for all future elections as a General Elections will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. (See resolution attached) Section 24.2-306, requires a minimum of 60 days for pre-clearance by the Department of Justice. The Roanoke City Electoral Board is requesting consideration for expedited approval. Section 24.2-306, also states that notice of any adopted change in any election district, town, precinct, or polling place shall be mailed to all registered voters whose election district, town, precinct or polling site is changed at least 15 days prior." In light of 20 1 0 redistricting, expedited approval is requested and asking for consideration to allow State Board of Elections and our locality to meet plans in two phases of voter card printing and mailings affected by redistricting. Phase One is underway, however; the City of Roanoke will not be a result of this change for the August 23, 2011 Republican Primary. The City of Roanoke will be affected by redistricting changes for the November 8, 2011 General Election, therefore, we respectfully request to plan our (House of Delegate) district and polling site relocation changes collectively with The State Board of Elections. Page 2 Continued Subject: Polling Site Relocations The required sixty day response from Department of Justice could potentially result in the printing and mailing of multiple voter card information for our voters affected by these changes. Consequ~ntly this can cause great anguish and confusion for our voters. Therefore, the City of Roanoke Electoral Board and the General Registrar would greatly appreciate expedited approval to meet our redistricting changes and State Board of Elections Phase Two time frame of printing of voter cards set for mid October in order to arrive in time for the November 8, 2011 General Election and to meet Section 24.2-306 polling site change mailings 15 days prior to the November8, 2011 General Election. The Roanoke City Electoral Board Member, Secretary, Floyd Gordon Hancock has requested this matter be brought before City Council at the July 18,2011 public meeting. The appropriate notifications have been forwarded to the City Attorney, Mr. William Hackworth for submission to Department of Justice requesting approval. Thank you for your cooperation and consideration to this matter and should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (540) 853-1037. llg/fgh cc: Mr. Robert Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Mr. Sherman Stovall, Assistant City Manager, Operations RESOLUTION CITY OF ROANOKE ELECTORAL BOARD The City of Roanoke Electoral Board met on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, and voted unanimously to seek Department of Justice expedited approval to relocate the following precincts listed below as a General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. The City of Roanoke Electoral Board has decided to seek relocation where as Precinct 00 I, known as Highland # 1, Jefferson Center, no longer meets the required standards set by the Americans With Disabilities (in terms of parking) and should not be considered as a polling facility. Therefore, the City of Roanoke Electoral Board is requesting expedited approval to move: Change: From: The Jefferson Center, Room 105 541 Luck Avenue SW Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Permanent To: Roanoke Scottish Rite Building 622 Campbell Avenue, SW Roanoke, Virginia 24016 The City of Roanoke Electoral Board has decided to seek relocation where as Precinct 009, known as Tinker, Fire Station No.14, is no longer adequate in size for the purposes of voting and should no longer be considered usable as a polling facility. Therefore, the City of Roanoke Electoral Board is requesting expedited approval to move: Change: From: Fire Station No. 14 1061 Mecca Street, NE Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Permanent: To: East Gate Church of the Nazarene Worship Center 2002 East Gate Avenue, NE Roanoke, Virginia 24012 The General Registrar received notification where as Precinct 014, known as Williamson Road #5, Huff Lane Intermediate School has closed and where as the City of Roanoke is currently seeking proposals for purchase and/or redevelopment of property and should no longer be considered being used as a polling facility. Therefore, the City of Roanoke Electoral Board is requesting expedited approval to move: Change: From: Huff Lane Intermediate School 4412 Huff Lane, NW Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Permanent To: Veterans of Foreign Wars - VFW Post #1264 4930 Grandview Avenue, NW Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Page 2 Continued The City of Roanoke Electoral Board has decided it is in the best interest of the voters to move the polling sites of the fore mentioned precincts to approved facilities listed that are able to meet the needs of the voters and better suited to meet the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All noted polling sites are within the precinct lines and boundaries. Permission has been granted by Mr. Marc Davis, Community Action Specialist with Blue Ridge Independent Living who has completed all ADA surveys to authorize it's compliance with current ADA standards. The City Attorney will be asked to prepare submission for Justice Department Approval. . '1' ..1. / Ii /, ~ltlft;l ~,{"'OJ'" n.::<4I(.Oc/t,.- . Floyd Gordon Hancock, Secretary City of Roanoke Electoral Board April 5, 2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS David I. Tenzer Clwir Susan 1'. Frantz Vice Chair Burman S. Clark Secrefanj Philip B. Nelson Treasurer Thomas R. Bagby Jason E, Bailey Bryant F. Cass Gary Gilmore Bruce Houghton Ann Bondurant Trinkle Kenneth R. White Direc/ors Emeritus Warner Dalhouse Class o{ 1952* Helen Fitzpatrick Heidi Krisch Tvler Pugh , AIIII/IIli of le(fersoll High Selmol Cyrus E. Pace ExeClltil'e Directnr Entertaining ideas and audiences July 14,2011 Mayor David A. Bowers Vice Mayor David B. Trinkle The Honorable William D. Bestpitch The Honorable Raphael G. Ferris The Honorable Sherman P. Lea The Honorable Anita J. Price The Honorable Court G. Rosen City of Roanoke 215 Church Ave., Room 456 Roanoke, VA 24011-1594 Dear Members of Roanoke City Council, Jefferson Center Foundation's annual presentation to Roanoke. City Council is a welcome tradition. It is an opportunity to remind our Board of Directors and staff of the sense of stewardship that is part of the city's lease with us of a cherished historic landmark, the former Jefferson Senior High School. The presentatiori by Executive Director Cyrus E. Pace at your meeting next Monday afternoon will include a brief video showcasing Sisters of the Circle, one of our most successful education programs. It is evidence that Jefferson Center makes a positive impact on the community. This packet contains facts and figures about the fiscal year completed on June 30. More positive impacts are apparent, making it clear that your investment in Jefferson Center helps make Roanoke a more livable and viable community. Thank you for your support of Jefferson Center. Sincerely, V;~ John Levin Director of Development 541 Luck Avenue SW. Suite 221 . Roanoke, Virginia 24016 P: 540.343.2624 . F: 540.343.3744 . Box Office: 540.345.2550 . www.jeffcenter.org Jefferson Center Foundation is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit corporation CITY OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL 215 Church Avenue, S.w. Noel C, Taylor Municipal Building, Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 . Fax: (540) 853-1145 Council Members William D. Bestpitch Raphael E. "Ray" Ferris Sherman P. Lea Anita J. Price Court G. Rosen David B. Trinkle DAVID A. BOWERS Mayor July 18, 2011 The Honorable Mayor and Members of Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of Council: We jointly sponsor a request of David I. Tenzer, Chairman, Jefferson Center Foundation, Board of Directors, regarding accomplishments in the year ending June 30, 2011 and plans for the new season at the regular meeting of City Council to be held on Monday, July 18, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. Sincerely, 1J~ avid B. Trinkle Vice-Mayor 1d4~/). ~f.?d- William D. Bestpitch Council Member DBT/WDB:ctw CITY OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL 215 Church Avenue, S.W, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 DAVID A. BOWERS Mayor July 18, 2011 The Honorable Mayor and Members of Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of Council: Council Members William D. Bestpitch Raphael E, "Ray" Ferris Sherman p, Lea Anita J. Price Court G. Rosen David B. Trinkle We jointly sponsor a request of Ron McCorkle, Chair, Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates, to update the Council on its current activities at the regular meeting of City Council to be held on Monday, July 18, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. Sincerely, ~~ Court G. Rosen Council Member ~~~ Council Member CGR/REF:ctw The Current State of the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates Committee (RNA) Members of City Council and City Manager, over the past 6 months, the RNA has been undergoing a process of self review and re visioning. We have more clearly identified our role as being 5 main categories: A Relationship Building A Development Grant Administration A Education A Event and Workshop Sponsors A Fund Raising These categories meet all of our goals as stated in the resolution passed June 16,2003 Some specific projects that we're currently working on are: Development of the RNA website www.roanokeneighborhoods.org Creating a Neighborhood Resource Kit With information on capacity building for neighborhood organizations, contact points for various issues, how to write grants and even how to create a newsletter and web site, we intend to draw heavily on the resources that already exist in established Roanoke neighborhood groups and the Roanoke City Leadership College, which the Office of Neighborhood Services provides each year. Creating a Digital Newsletter and Web Site Using current and professional software, we can provide information to thousands of neighbors, showing resources, links and neighborhood histories. RNA and City Partnerships Several months ago, neighborhood leaders advised the RNA of an ongoing issue that was adversely affecting the appearance of their neighborhoods. This issue was in regard with the placement and storage of the blue containers after they were serviced. The RNA requested and met with the Director of Public Works, City Attorneys' Office and Solid Waste departments. Together we sat at the table and drafted an enhanced definition regarding the placement of these containers after they were serviced which resulted in a change being made to our city code that you voted for last month. The RNA thanks each of you for helping to make this happen. Now, big blue containers are no longer allowed on the front porch of homes, which we think will significantly improve the appearance of our neighborhoods. This is just one example of how partnerships between our neighborhoods, the RNA and city departments can help change the face of our neighborhoods....and in turn...the face of our City....for the face of our City IS a direct reflection of the face of our neighborhoods. We look forward to future partnerships with City departments such as Solid Waste and Code Enforcement to help discover effective ways to educate our neighbors about our codes. Event Sponsorship In partnership with city departments, VA Tech, and other organizations, these learning and networking events will be useful for neighborhoods in various ways. Branding and Marketing the RNA After receiving training at several NUSA and VA Statewide Neighborhood Conferences, several of us are committed to branding and marketing the RNA, allowing our neighborhoods to recognize and reach us. We thing that when the RNA markets it's mission and services, the citizens of Roanoke will benefit tremendously. We'll also be able to share our knowledge with neighborhood groups. Summary Four years ago, when I first moved to my house in Southeast Roanoke, I wanted to get involved. Honestly, I felt like my neighborhood was run down, I thought the crime was high, and I thought the people who lived around me didn't care about cleanliness. I really hoped that I could take care of a few things that I thought were "no brainers". I joined my local neighborhood organization, went to the City Leadership College, taught by the Office of Neighborhood Services, joined a committee (RNA) and went to trainings with neighborhood development grant money. I continue to want to help with what I thought were "no brainers". I now realize that they are not all so easy. I understand that a lot of the issues citizens get upset about are based on generations of misunderstandings, under representation, disempowerment, and lack of being heard. When I realize this, I feel empowered and confident and I think that if we can continue to bring about peace in our neighborhoods, the "no brainer" issues will start to dissolve away. The RNA's work is neighborhood-based. It's about connecting people; it's about getting citizens involved; it's about re-building "community". The RNA is committed to continuing our dialogues with you. The RNA will also continue to build partnerships with the City in an effort to engage our neighborhoods and bridge communication barriers that, while present for generations, we believe can still be crossed which will strengthen our neighborhoods....and our City. Thanks for your time. Ron McCorkle Chairperson Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates ~)9- (, IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 18th day of July, 2011. No. 39163-071811. A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf ofthe City. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council ofthe City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City of Roanoke does hereby accept from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $48,748, with a local match required from the City in the amount of$3,882, for a total amount of $52,630, for the term beginning July 1, 2011 through June 30,2012, to be used for an Intensive Supervision Juvenile Probation Program. Such grant is more particularly described in the report ofthe City Manager to Council dated July 18, 2011. 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and file, on behalf of the City, any documents necessary to accept the grant, in a form approved 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: . ?,~J-. i'1/TV City cl::7 r R-Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.lntensive Supervision Juvenile Probation. 7-18-20l1.doc cf3 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 18th day of July, 2011. No. 39164-071811. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Federal government through the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Roanoke Intensive Supervision Juvenile Probation Program, an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2011-2012 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 2011-2012 Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Regular Wages Retirement FICA Health Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Disability Insurance Cellular Telephone Administrative Supplies Local Mileage Revenues Intensive Supervision Grant FY12 - State Intensive Supervision Grant FY12 - Local 35-630-4998-1002 35-630-4998-1105 35-630-4998-1120 35-630-4998-1125 35-630-4998-1126 35-630-4998-1130 35-630-4998-1131 35-630-4998-2021 35-630-4998-2030 35-630-4998-2046 35-630-4998-4998 35-630-4998-4999 $ 36,030 6,499 2,756 5,040 312 296 101 600 446 550 48,748 3,882 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: ?~ CITY COUNCil AGENDA REPORT To: Meeting: Subject: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council July 18, 2011 Acceptance of Continuation Funding of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant OAG) Funding-Intensive Supervision Juvenile Probation Program Background: The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services has awarded the City of Roanoke continuation federal funding from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program for an Intensive Supervision Juvenile Probation Program for the second consecutive year. The amount of the grant is $48,748.00 for a one year term beginning July 1, 2011. The grant requires a local match of $3,882.00. The local match is available and will be transferred from the Grant Matching Fund account (35-300-9700-5415). The Intensive Supervision Juvenile Probation Program is operated by the City of Roanoke Human Services Department, Juvenile Justice Services Division with a cooperative supervision agreement with the 23-A Court Service Unit (CSU). The funding provides for one Specialized Probation Officer to handle an intensive caseload of high risk youth with drug trafficking offenses. The focus of this program is to reduce recidivism of non-violent offenders and improve the outcomes of youth in aftercare and reentry. The program uses the "Intensive Supervision Juvenile Probation" evidence-based strategy from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Model Programs Guide. The program has four intensive program phases designed to provide assessment and supervision, counseling, community service and reparation, and preparation for the youth's independent functioning in the community. Considerations: Services for this specialized population of juvenile offenders will continue uninterrupted as they progress through program phases. More frequent and intensive probation supervision and intervention leads to the goals of reduction of number of youth with drug trafficking offenses, prevents recidivism, and diverts juvenile offenders from more serious crimes that can lead to incarceration. In the program's first year, no youth participating in the program have been charged with new drug offenses. Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution accepting the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funding from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Grant # 1 2-B21 34AD09 for the Intensive Supervision Juvenile Probation Program. Authorize the City Manager to execute 'any forms required by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services in order to accept these funds; such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to establish revenue estimates for Federal grant funds of $48,748.00. Transfer funding in the amount of $3,882.00 from the Grant Matching Account fund (35-300-9700-5415). Appropriate funding in the amount of $52,630.00 to expenditure accounts to be established by the Director of Finance as detailed in Attachment A. RISTOPHER P. MORRILL City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Jane R. Conlin, Director of Human and Social Services Carol W. Tuning, Human Services Coordinator 2 Attachment A Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant - Intensive Supervision Juvenile Probation Program 2011-2012 Account Set-up Transactions Account No. . Description Amount Federal Revenue-2010/2011 Byrne JAG $48,748.00 grant # 12-B2134AD09 Local Revenue - Transfer from Grant $3,882.00 Matching Account Fund (35-300-9700- 5415 ) Total revenue $52,630.00 Expenditures: 35-630-5002-1002 Regular Salaries $36,030.00 35-630-5002-1105 Retirement $6,499.00 35-630-5002-1120 FICA $2,756.00 35-630-5002-1125 Health $5,040.00 35-630-5002-1126 Dental $312.00 35-630-5002-1130 Life $296.00 35-630-5002-1131 Long term disability $101.00 35-630-5002-2021 Telephone Cellular $600.00 35-630-5002-2030 Administrative Supplies $446.00 35-630-5002-2046 Local Mileage $550.00 Total Expenditures $52,630.00 q~ IN THE COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 18th day of July, 2011. No. 39165-071811. AN ORDINANCE to de-appropriate funding from the Signal and ITS Improvement project, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2011-2012 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the following sections of the 2011-2012 Capital Projects Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Appropriated from State Grant Funds 08-530-9833-9007 $ ( 69,437 ) Revenues VDOT - Signal & ITS Improvements 08-530-9833-9915 ( 69,437 ) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Meeting: Su bject: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council July 18, 2011 VDOT Project Funding Signal & ITS Improvements Background: In FY 2005 and FY 2006, City Council appropriated funds from the Virginia Department of Transportation for a VDOT-funded, locally administered project entitled "Signal and ITS Improvements. In FY 2005, Council appropriated an initial $543,000. In FY 2006, Council appropriated an additional $579,000 for a total appropriation of $1 ,1 22,000. These funds were used to reconstruct traffic signals at the intersections of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road and Orange Avenue and Kimball Ave.j Plantation Road. In addition, new traffic signal equipment to include controllers and cabinets, video deteCtion equipment, communication equipment, and LED signal heads were purchased and installed. Considerations: The project has been finalized. All contractor payments have been made and the City has been reimbursed for its costs by VDOT. The final project cost was $1,052,563.15. As such, the initial revenue estimates and appropriations need to be reduced to reflect actual project costs. This action will permit the account to be closed. Recommended Action: Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to reduce the revenue estimate for this project by $69,437 and "de-appropriate" state grant funds in the same amount from project account 08-530-9833-9007, entitled "Signal & ITS Improvements." ISTOPHER P. MORRILL City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers 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 JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk July 19, 2011 Susan M. Keith Employer Representative Program Manager Virginia Retirement System P.O. Box 2500 Richmond, Virginia 23219 Dear Ms. Keith: I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 39166-071811 confirming the City of Roanoke's irrevocable election not to participate in the Commonwealth of Virginia's Line of Duty Act Fund. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, July 18, 2011. Jonathan E. Craft Deputy City Clerk Enclosure pc: Christopher P. Morrill, City Manager William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Ann H. Shawver, Director of Finance '" IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 18th day of July, 2011. No. 39166-071811. A RESOLUTION confirming the City of Roanoke's irrevocable election not to participate in the Commonwealth of Virginia's Line of Duty Act Fund. WHEREAS, pursuant to Item 258 of the Appropriations Act, paragraph B, the Virginia General Assembly has established the Line of D':lty Act Fund (the "Fund") for the payment of benefits prescribed by and administered under the Line of Duty Act (Va. Code 9 9.1-400 et seq.); WHEREAS, for purposes of administration of the Fund, a political subdivision with covered employees may make an irrevocable election on or before July 1, 2012, to be deemed a nonparticipating employer fully responsible for self-funding all benefits relating to its past and present covered employees under the Line of Duty Act from its own funds; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City of Roanoke to make this irrevocable election to be a nonparticipating employer with respect to the Fund; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The City of Roanoke hereby elects to be deemed a non-participating employer fully responsible for self-funding all benefits relating to its past and present covered employees under the Line of Duty Act from its own funds. 2. Qualified'employees of the City's Fir~/EMS Department, Police Department, and the Sheriffs Department, to the best of the knowledge of the City, constitute the population of its past and present covered employees under the Line of Duty Act. 3. As a non-participating employer, the City of Roanoke agrees that it will be responsible for, and reimburse the State Comptroller for, all Line of Duty Act benefit payments (relating to existing, pending or prospective claims) approved and made by the State Comptroller K:\MEASURES\OPT OUT LINE OF DUTY FUND 2011.DOC on behalf of the City on or after July 1,2010. 4. As a non-participating employer, the City of Roanoke agrees that it will reimburse the State Comptroller an amount representing reasonable costs incurred and associated, directly and indirectly, with the administration, management and investment of the Fund. 5. The City of Roanoke shall reimburse the State Comptroller on no more than a monthly basis from documentation provided to it from the State Comptroller. 6. The City Clerk is directed to send attested copies of this Resolution to Susan M. Keith, Employer Representative Program Manager, Virginia Retirement System, P. O. Box 2500, Richmond, Virginia 23219, with copies to the City Manager and Director of Finance. ATTEST: K:\MEASURES\OPT OUT LINE OF DUTY FUND 2011.DOC CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Meeting: Su bject: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council July 18, 2011 Line of Duty Act Backgrou nd: The Line of Duty Act (LODA) was established by the General Assembly to provide death and continuing health insurance benefits to surviving dependents of public safety personnel killed in the line of duty. LODA also provides continuing health insurance benefits for those same personnel and their dependents who become disabled as a result of their job. In its 2010 session, the Virginia General Assembly shifted the cost of this Commonwealth mandated benefit to local governments as one of its budget balancing strategies. This unfunded mandate to local government became effective July 1, 2010. The Comptroller and the Department of Accounts (DOA) will continue to administer the benefits and make eligibility determinations. The Virginia General Assembly has established the Line of Duty Act Fund for the payment of benefits prescribed by and administered under the Line of Duty Act (Va. Code 99.1-400 et seq.). All localities are deemed to be a participant in the Fund unless they adopt a VRS resolution to opt out of the Fund. Localities must enact the VRS opt-out resolution on or before July 1,2012. An election to opt out of the LODA Fund prior to the start of fiscal year 2012 Uu Iy 1 , 2011) requ ires the resolution be passed with an effective date of Ju Iy 1, 2011 , and sent to VRS no later than July 3 1 , 20 1 1 . Considerations: The estimated cost for the City to participate in the LODA Fund next fiscal year is $171,000. There are still a number of unknown factors relating to how the fund will operate and future participation. costs. :It is anticipated that the cost to participants will increase significantly over time. Our analysis indicates it will be more cost effective for the City to self-fund the benefits by either creating a fund or purchasing insurance to cover expenses for current and future benefits. The option chosen to fund LODA has will have no impact on the benefit provided to eligible pu blic safety employees and their families. Mayor and Members of City Council July 1 8, 20 1 1 Page 2 Recommended Action: Adopt the accompanying resolution making the irrevocable election to be deemed a non-participating employer of the Line of Duty Fund, acknowledging responsibility for all current and future LODA claims incurred by eligible employees and administrative fees as invoiced by the State Comptroller. ~\f,J~. ANN H. SHAWVER Director of Finance Distribution: Honorable Octavia L. Johnson, Sheriff Council Appointed Officers H. David Hoback, Chief of Fire and EMS Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Management and Budget Christopher C. Perkins, Chief of Police Susan K. Keith, Virginia Retirement System July 18, 2011 The Honorable David Bowers, Mayor and Members of Roanoke City Council Roanoke, VA 24011 Dear Members of Council: As a result of official School Board action on July 12, 2011, the Board respectfully requests City Council approve the following appropriations: New Appropriations Career and Technical Education Equipment 2011-12 Industry Certification and Licensure Testing 2011-12 Math Specialist Expansion Grant with VCU 2011-12 Revised Appropriation Title I-A 2009-10 Total New Award $13,221 8,065 90,000 Additional Award $13,462 The School Board thanks you for your approval of the appropriation requests as submitted. Sincerely, ~-t\.~~ Cindy ~. Poulton, Clerk pc: William M. Hackworth Chris Morrill Ann Shawver David B. Carson Rita D. Bishop Curt Baker Margaret Lindsey Acquenatta Harris (w / details) p: 540-853-2381 f: 540-853-2951 P.O. Box 13145 Roanoke, VA 24031 www.rcps.info 'Ll ROANOKE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Strong Students. Strong Schools. Strong City. School Board David B. Carson Chairman Todd A. Putney Vice Chairman Mae G. Huff Annette Lewis Suzanne P. Moore Lori E. Vaught Richard Willis Dr. Rita D. Bishop Superintendent Cindy H. Poulton Clerk of the Board CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Meeting: Su bject: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council July 18, 2011 School Board Appropriation Requests Background: As the result of official School Board action at its July 12th meeting, the Board respectfully requested-that City Council appropriate funding as outlined in this report. The 2011-12 Career and Technical Education Equipment grant of $13,221 provides funding is to purchase equipment through state allocation. The grant will be fully reimbursed by state funds and will end May 31,2012. The 2011-12 Industry Certification Examinations, Licensure Testing, and Occupational Competency Assessments allocation provides $8,065 for the reimbursement of costs associated with student credentialing. The reimbursement is restricted to industry certification exams, licensure tests or occupational competency assessments that have been approved by the Board of Education for the student-selected verified credit option. The program will be fully reimbursed by state funds and will end May 31, 2012. The 2011-12 Math Specialist Expansion Research grant with VCU will provide to Roanoke City Public Schools $90,000 of salary and benefits for three math specialist positions, one each at Garden City, Fishburn Park and Monterey Elementary Schools for the 2011-12 school year. Funding is provided through a subaward from a research grant awarded to Virginia Commonwealth University by the National Science Foundation to study the expansion of the K-5 math specialist program into rural school systems. This program builds on a successful NSF- funded Math and Science Partnership program that developed a collaborative Masters degree program for K-5 math specialists in Virginia. The grant-funded portion of personnel expenses for the three math specialist positions will be fully reimbursed by federal funds. This program will end July 31,2012. The Title I-A 2009-1 0 grant will use federal fu nds of $1 3,462 to provide remedial reading, language arts and mathematics instruction for students in targeted schools. This is an additional allocation announced by the Virginia Department of Education on June 24, 2011. The program will be fully reimbursed by federal funds and will end September 30, 2011. Mayor and Members of City Council July 1 8, 20 1 1 Page 2 Recommended Action: We recommend that you concurwith this report of the School Board and adopt the attached budget ordinance to establish a revenue estimate and to appropriate funding as outlined. ~vJ~ . ANN H. SHAWVER Director of Finance Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Rita D. Bishop, Superintendent, RCPS Curtis Baker, Deputy Superintendent for Operations, RCPS 2 July 18, 2011 The Honorable David Bowers, Mayor and Members of Roanoke City Council Roanoke, VA 24011 Dear Members of Council: As a result of official School Board action on July 12, 2011, the Board respectfully requests City Council approve the following appropriations: New Capital Appropriations Preston Park Gymnasium Patrick Henry Baseball Facility Highland Park HVAC Grandin Court Plumbing Total New Award S 900,000 200,000 1,500,000 400,000 The Board requests to transfer funding from the Capital Improvement Reserve for the Preston Park Gymnasium and Patrick Henry Baseball Facility. The Highland Park HVAC and Grandin Court plumbing projects are being funded by the Capital Improvement Plan allocation previously approved by City Council. The School Board thanks you for your approval of the capital appropriation requests as submitted. Sincerely, ~..p~ Cindy H)Poulton, Clerk pc: William M. Hackworth Chris Morrill Ann Shawver David B. Carson Rita D. Bishop Curt Baker Margaret Lindsey Acquenatta Harris (w / details) p: 540-853-2381 f: 540-853-2951 P.O. Box 13145 Roanoke, VA 24031 www.rcps.info 1lfj[)\J ~LI ROANOKE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Strong Students. Strong Schools, Strong City. School Board David B. Carson Chairman Todd A. Putney Vice Chairman Mae G. Huff Annette Lewis Suzanne P. Moore Lori E. Vaught Richard Willis Dr. Rita D. Bishop Superintendent Cindy H. Poulton Clerk ,of the Board CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Meeting: Su bject: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council July 18, 2011 School Board Capital Project Appropriation and Transfer Request Background: As the result of official School Board action at its July 12th meeting, the Board respectfully requested that City Council approve the following projects and appropriate and transfer funding as outlined in this report. The Preston Park Gymnasium project will be constructed to replace a modular classroom that is in very poor condition as well as add a classroom, and a gymnasium. The gymnasium is being constructed in order to comply with the Equity policy that states that all schools will have their own gymnasium. The Patrick Henry Baseball facility is the only high school sports facility in the City that has not been renovated or newly constructed. The renovation will include leveling the field, installing an instant irrigation system, sod installation, restoring the infield, restoring the outfield track, and improving fencing. The School Board requests an appropriation and transfer totaling $1 ,100,000 from the Reserve for Economic and Community Development as well as various existing School Capital Accounts to an account to be established in the School Capital Projects Fund entitled Preston Park Gymnasium in the amount of $900,000 and to an account to be entitled Patrick Henry Baseball Facility in the amount of $200,000. Recommended Action: We recommend that you concurwith this report of the School Board and adopt the attached budget ordinance to appropriate and transfer funding as outlined. 1Qi[J~0~~ ANN H. SHAWVER --- Director of Finance Distribution: Cou ncil Appointed Officers Rita D. Bishop, Superintendent, RCPS Curtis Baker, Deputy Superintendent for Operations, RCPS 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 JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk July 19, 2011 Ann H. Shawver Director of Finance Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Shawver: I am enclosing copy of Budget Ordinance No~ 39152-071811, as amended, appropriating funding from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) for the purchase of Hazardous Material Team equipment and training, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2011-2012 Grant Fund Appropriations. The abovereferenced measure was adopted on its first reading by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, July 5, 2011, and also adopted on its second and final reading on Monday, July 18, 2011, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Sincerely, Jonathan E. C aft Deputy City Clerk Enclosure pc: Christopher P. Morrill, City Manager William M. Hackworth, City Attorney ~~ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 18th day of July, 2011. No. 39152-07181l. AN ORDINANCE appropriating funding from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) for the purchase of Hazardous Material Team equipment and training, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2011-2012 Grant Fund Appropriations. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the following sections of the 2011-2012 Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Expendable Equipment Training and Development Other Equipment Revenues SHS Haz Mat Team Equipment FY11 35-520-3535-2035 35-520-3535-2044 35-520-3535-9015 $ 7,500 2,704 19,796 35-520-3535-3535 30,000 , ATTEST: ~~ City 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: c1erk@roanokeva.gov JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk July 19, 2011 Ann H. Shawver Director of Finance Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Shawver: I am enclosing copy of Budget Ordinance No. 39154-071811, as amended, appropriating funding from the Federal government for the Summer Food Program, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2011-2012 Grant Fund Appropriations. The abovereferenced mec;isure was adopted on its first reading by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, July 5, 2011, and also adopted on its second and final reading on Monday, July 18, 2011, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Sincerely, onathan E~~ Deputy City Clerk Enclosure pc: Christopher P. Morrill, City Manager William M. Hackworth, City Attorney ~~ The 18th day of July, 2011. IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA No. 39154-071811. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Federal government for the Summer Food Program, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2011-2012 Grant Fund Appropriations. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that certain sections of the 2011-2012 Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Program Activities Revenues Summer Food Program FY12 35-620-5272-2066 $ 175,000 35-620-5272-5272 175,000 .t~ City 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: cler k@roanokeva.gov JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC City Clerk CECELIA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk July 19, 2011 William M. Hackworth City Attorney Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Hackworth: I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 39157-071811, as amended, amending and reordaining Section 21-81, Discharge of air gun. gravel shooter. oneumatic gun. etc., of Chapter 21, Offenses - Miscellaneous, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended. The abovereferenced measure was adopted on its first reading by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, July 5, 2011, and also adopted on its second and final reading on Monday, July 18, 2011, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Sincerely, . ~/ sf- Jonathan E. ~ C/ Deputy City Clerk Enclosure pc: Municipal Code Corporation, P. O. Box 2235, "Tallahassee, Florida ~2316 The Honorable Brenda ,S. Hamilton, Clerk, Circuit Court Ronald S. Albright, Clerk, General District Court David C. Wells, Clerk, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Chief Magistrate, Office of the Magistrate Law Librarian Christopher P. Morrill, City Manager Ann H. Shawver, Director of Finance ~~~ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 18th day of July, 2011. No. 39157-071811. AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 21-81, Discharge of air gun. gravel shooter. pneumatic gun. etc., of Chapter 21, Offenses - Miscellaneous, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended. . BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: Section 21-81, Discharge of air gun. gravel shooter. pneumatic gun. etc., of Chapter 21, Offenses - Miscellaneous, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, is hereby amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: ~21-81. Discharge of air gun. gravel shooter. pneumatic gun. etc. (a) Any person who shall, anywhere within the city, discharge shot, stones, gravel, bullets or any similar thing from a gravel shooter, air gun, pneumatic gun or other similar implement shall be guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor, unless otherwise permitted by this section; (b) Subsection (a) shall not prohibit the use of a pneumatic gun at a facility approved for'shooting ranges, or on or within private property with permission of the owner or legal possessor thereof when conducted with reasonable care to prevent a projectile from crossing the bounds of the property. (c) Subsection (a) shall not prohibit the establislunent of commercial or private areas designated for use of paintball guns for recreational use in accordance with all applicable requirements. Equipment designed to protect the face and ears shall be provided to participants at such recreational areas, and signs shall be posted to warn against entry into the paintball area by persons who are unprotected ot UIiawareth&tpaintball guns are in use. (d) As used in this section, the term, "pneumatic gun" means any implement, designed as a gun, that will expel a BB or a pellet by action of pneumatic pressure. The term "pneumatic gun" includes a paintball gun that expels by action of pneumatic pressure plastic balls filled with paint for the purpose of marking the point of impact. K:\Measures\Code Amendment Section 21-81 B air gun gravel shooter pneumatic gun.doc (e) All uses of a pneumatic gun otherwise allowed under this section by a minor below the age of sixteen (16) years shall be under the supervision of a parent, guardian, or other adult supervision approved by the minor's parent or guardian. (f) All minors, when permitted by a parent or guardian to use a pneumatic gun, shall be responsible for obeying all laws, regulations, and restrictions governing such use. (g) The training of minors in the use of pneumatic guns shall be done only under direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or a certified instructor. Training of minors above the age of sixteen (16) may also be done without direct supervision if approved by the minor's instructor, with the permission of and under the responsibility of a parent or guardian, and in compliance with all requirements of this section. Instructors may be certified by the National Rifle Association, a state or federal agency that has developed a certification program, any service of the Department of Defense, the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, American Legion, 4-H, the Civilian Marksmanship Program, Boy or Girl Scouts, USA Shooting, and similar groups approved by the Chief of Police, or any person authorized by these entities to certify instructors. (h) All training and shooting shall take place either indoors at a range deemed safe for such use by the minor's certified instructor, or outdoors at a facility meeting the requirements of subsection (b) above. ATTEST: K:\Measures\Code Amendment Section 21-81 B air gun gravel shooter pneumatic gun.doc CITY OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL 215 Church Avenue, S.w. Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1536 Telephone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 Council Members William D. Bestpitch Raphael E, "Ray" Ferris Sherman P. Lea Anita J. Price Court G. Rosen David B. Trinkle DAVID A. BOWERS Mayor July 18, 2011 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Bowers and Members of Council: This is to advise you that I will not be present at the 7:00 p.m. session of Council on Monday, July 18, 2011. Best wishes for a successful meeting. Sincerely, ~~ Anita J. Price Council Member /ctw 0/1 ~ola6on Sabra Ann Bonds Bratton IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The18th day of July, 2011. No. 39169-071811. A RESOLUTION memorializing the late Sabra Ann Bonds Bratton, beloved employee of the City of Roanoke. WHEREAS, the members of Council learned with sorrow of the passing of Sabra Bratton on Saturday, July 2,2011; WHEREAS, Ms. Bratton was born September 21, 1952, grew up in Roanoke and attended Roanoke City Public Schools, and graduated from Lucy Addison High School; WHEREAS, Ms. Bratton had a 39-year career with the City's Department of Human and Social Services that spanned four mayors and five city managers; WHEREAS, Ms. Bratton began as a case worker aide in June of 1972 and worked her way up through several positions in the human services area, including food stamp authorization case worker, senior eligibility worker, and eventually eligibility supervisor in 1994, which remained her role until this year; WHEREAS, Ms. Bratton was a guiding influence and enthusiastic advocate for many in her department (and even beyond), being the first to encourage praise for her employees' accomplishments, while never seeking it for herself, nurturing her employees' talents, and even when there was conflict always focusing on what was best for the department; WHEREAS, Ms. Bratton was also the official party planner for the social services department, treating every retirement celebration, wedding reception, employee appreciation day, or other noteworthy occasion as if it were for her own family; WHEREAS, Ms. Bratton's co-workers speak virtually with one voice about her honesty, integrity, dignity, intelligence, supportiveness, fairness, diligence, leadership, and compassion; WHEREAS, Ms. Bratton would regularly go above and beyond the call of duty in service to the people of Roanoke, whether working overtime to ensure that her department had implemented a new state procedure by the deadline, or staying after hours in order to meet with a client whose family might go hungry if she didn't; WHEREAS, Ms. Bratton's frank recollections of her personal experiences as a child of the Civil Rights Era helped raise awareness among those who knew her about the social conditions for African Americans in the Commonwealth; WHEREAS, Ms. Bratton was a member of Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church, but also felt called to assist smaller church organizations, to aid new ministries and build worship centers throughout the City, all with the goal of helping the less fortunate; WHEREAS, Ms. Bratton would also volunteer her time when other community needs arose, as evidenced by her assistance in helping the Red Cross set up a well-functioning flood shelter operation at the Roanoke Civic Center and working with displaced citizens throughout the night; WHEREAS, for all the time and energy she gave to others, Ms. Bratton was utterly devoted to her sons K. C. and Duke, who join with many extendedfamily members in cherishing her memory; and WHEREAS, Ms. Bratton, whose lifelong calling to serve others earned her the nickname "Sister Sabra," will be deeply missed not just by her relatives, but her co-workers at the City, her loving friends, her church family, and the countless citizens in need whose lives she touched. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. Council adopts this resolution as a means of recording its deepest regret and sorrow at the passing of Sabra Ann Bonds Bratton, and extends to her family its sincerest condolences. 2. The City Clerk is directed to forward an attested copy of this resolution to Ms. Bratton's sons, Kelvin Curtis "K.C." Bratton of Roanoke, Virginia, and Lloyd Daniel "Duke" Bratton, of Acworth, Georgia. APPROVED David A. Bowers Mayor CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Meeting: Su bject: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council July 18, 2011 Tax Exemption Request - Kuumba Community Health & Wellness Center, Inc., d/b/a New Horizons Healthcare Background: Kuumba Community Health & Wellness Center, Inc., d/b/a New Horizons Healthcare, a Virginia, non-stock, not for profit corporation, owns certain personal property located at 4910 Valley View Boulevard, N. W., Suite 310, Roanoke. The organization desires the property to be designated as exempt from personal property taxes pursuant to the provisions of the Code of Virginia. The organization provides primary healthcare that is affordable, high quality, comprehensive in scope, and culturally sensitive to the citizens of Roanoke. Its healthcare services are offered on a sliding fee scale to those at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Annual personal property taxes in the current year are $2,1 51 on an assessed value of $62,351. It should be noted that in November 2005 the organization requested from and was granted by City Council an exemption on its real estate taxes on property it owns on Melrose Avenue, N. W., Roanoke. Considerations: On May 19, 2003, City Council approved a revised policy and procedure in connection with requests from non-profit organizations for tax exemption of certain property in the City by Resolution 36331-051903, with an effective date of January 1, 2003. Based on this policy and procedure, Kuumba Community Health and Wellness Center, Inc., has provided the necessary information required for applications for exemptions that would take effect January 1,2012. As noted above, the assessed value of the personal property at 4910 Valley View Boulevard, N. W., Suite 310 is currently $62,351 with annual taxes due of $2,151. Consequently, the City would be foregoing the personal property tax revenue from the organization going forward. Previously, in 2005, Commissioner of the Revenue, Sherman Holland, had determined that Kuumba Community Health and Wellness Center, Inc. is not exempt from paying taxes by classification or designation under the Code of Virginia. The IRS recognizes the organization as a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Notification of a public hearing to be held July 18, 2011, was duly advertised in the Roanoke Times. Recommended Action: Authorize Kuumba Community Health and Wellness Center, Inc.'s exemption from personal property taxation pursuant to Article X, Section 6 (a) 6' of the Constitution of Virginia, effective January 1 , 2012. CHRISTOPHE P. MORRILL City Manager Distribution: Honorable Sherman A. Holland, Commissioner of the Revenue Honorable Evelyn W. Powers, City Treasurer Council Appointed Officers R. Brian Townsend, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sherman M. Stovall, Assistant City Manager for Operations Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Management and Budget Eileen G. Lepro, MPH, Executive Director, New Horizons Healthcare, 4910 Valley View Boulevard, N. W., Suite 310, Roanoke, VA 24012 2 The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia Affidavit of publication The Roanoke Times --------------------------------------------------+------------------------ KUUMBA COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS C EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EILEEN G. LEPRO, MPH ROANOKE VA 24012 Notary Public .. ----, NOnCE OF PUBLIC /1 HEARING , I , Notice is hereby given that' the City ,Council ot the City: lot Roanoke .will hold ai I public hearing at its regular! meeting to be held on July18, 2011, commencing at 7:00 p,m., In the Council Chambers, 4th Floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal 8ulldlng, i215 Church Avenue, S,W., Roanoke, Virginia on the question ot adoption ot an ordinance pursuant to ~58,1-3651, Code ot, Virginia (1950), as ; J amended, approving the .' request ot the Kuumba " Community Health & /wellness Center, Inc" d/b/a New Horizons Healthcare Itor designation ot its jPerSonal property, located at 491.0 Valley View 80ulevard, NW, Suite 310, Roanoke, .Virginia, to be exempt trom taxation. The total assessed value ot the applicant's personal property tor tax year 2010/2011 is $62,351.00, with a total personal property tax assessment ot $2,151,11 tor the 2010/2011 tax year, Citizens shall have the' opportunity to be heard and ; , express their opinions on I this matter, : It you are a person with a . I disability who needs accommodations tor this publiC hearing, contact the : City Clerk's Ottice, 853-2541, by 12:00 noon : on Thursday, July 14, 2011, , GIVEN under my hand this . 5th day ot July, 2011. Stephanie Moon, City Clerk (12699904) REFERENCE: 80179653 12699904 NPH-Kuumba Wellness State of Virginia City of Roanoke I, (the undersigned) an authori zed representa ti 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 __~1~day of JULY 2011. Witness my hand and official seal. PUBLISHED ON: 07/08 ,\\\11"'", " LAY " ,'I\. 11,0 I, , _1 r IVI/I', " r"\.... . . .. ,. ''fA, , ...... .v.... x\'< ".:V ~ ~ $ .'~\O\~ G '. ~-:. - .... . \" ",,\) , ~ ... ~ C:::' ~0~ og~O ". : - CO . :!t109 ~. 4: _ = : ~'2..G, ~~\SS\() : ~ = ~ ~ ". ~'{ G~~'i(~'Us.. ,.: Ci; ~ -. . -d' . ~-- ~~'" ..'~~ "'O~ ............ ~ ,...... '" 'il10NWE'A\"'\1(.. \\' "1111' III 1'\\\\ TOTAL COST: FILED ON: 184.08 07/11/11 --------------------------------------------------+------------------------ Billing Services Representative ~,,~ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting to be held on Julyl8, 2011, commencing at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 4th Floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia on the question of adoption of an ordinance pursuant to S58.1-3651, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, approving the request of the Kuumba Community Health & Wellness Center, Inc., d/b/a New Horizons Healthcare for designation of its personal property, located at 4910 Valley View Boulevard, NW, Suite 310, Roanoke, Virginia, to be exempt from taxation. The total assessed value of the applicant's personal property for tax year 2010/2011 IS $62,351.00, with a total personal property tax assessment of$2,151.11 for the 2010/2011 tax year. Citizens shall have the opportunity to be heard and express their opinions on this matter. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this public hearing, contact the City Clerk's Office, 853-2541, by 12:00 noon on Thursday, July 14,2011. GIVEN under my hand this 5th day of July ,2011. Stephanie Moon, City Clerk K:\MEASURESITAXEXEMPT-KUUMBA WELLNESS PERSONAL PROPERTY PH NOTICE 6 I LDOC Notice to Publisher: Publish in the Roanoke Times on Friday, July 8, 2011. Send affidavit to: Stephanie M. Moon, MMC, City Clerk 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 (540) 853-2541 Send Bill to: Eileen G. Lepro, MPH Executive Director Kuumba Community Health and Wellness Center 4910 Valley View Boulevard, Suite 310 Roanoke, Virginia 24012 (540) 362-1788 K:\NOTICES\20 11 VUL YlNI'H-KUUMBA WELLNESS- T AX EXEMI'T,DOC ~ ROANOKE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, SW, Room 354 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 540.853.6800 fax: 540.853.2773 July 6, 2011 Ms. Eileen G. Lepro, MPH Executive Di rector Kuumba Community Health and Wellness Center, Inc., d/b/a New Horizons Healthcare 4910 Valley View Boulevard, N. W. Suite 310 Roanoke, VA 24012 Dear Ms. Lepro: Kuumba Community Health and Wellness Center, Inc., d/b/a New Horizons Healthcare filed a petition in the City Clerk's Office on May 13, 2011 requesting exemption from taxation on personal property located at 4910 Valley View Boulevard, N. W. Suite 310. Pursuant to the requirements of the Virginia Code, the City of Roanoke is required to hold a public hearing if it wishes to consider a petition for a tax exemption. At a regular session of the Roanoke City Council held on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, the Council approved a request of the City Manager to hold a public hearing on Monday, July 18, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to receive citizen comments on the request. Notices of a public hearing with regard to the matter will be published in the Roanoke Times. Your organization will be billed for the amount incurred for publishing the notices. I am forwarding you a draft copy of a Council Report dated July 18, 2011, from the City Manager's Office addressed to the Mayor and Members of City Council regarding the petition. Although we are recommending authorization for exemption from taxation on the personal property, please be advised that the final decision with regard to the exemption rests with City Council. Council will also consider citizen comments from the public hearing. It is suggested that a representative from the organization be present at the public hearing on July 18th to respond to questions that may be raised regarding the petition. The session will be held in the City Council Chambers, Room 450, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W. If you have any questions regarding this information, please feel free to call me at 540-853-1643. Sincerely, R~~~~) Budget/Management Analyst Department of Management and Budget Enclosure c: /Stephanie M. Moon, City 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: c1erk@roanokeva.gov JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, CMC City Clerk May 1 3; 20 1 1 CECELIA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk Christopher P. Morrill City Manager Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Morrill: At a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, May 19,2003, Resolution No. 36331-051903 was adopted with regard to a new policy and procedure for processing. requests from non-profit organizations to have property exempted from taxation, pursuant to Article X, Section 6(a)(6), Constitution of Virginia, and repealing Resolution No. 36148- 120202 adopted on December 2,2002. I am attaching copy of a petition, which was filed in the City Clerk's Office on May. 13,2011, by Kuumba Community Health & Wellness Center, Inc., d/b/a as New Horizons Healthcare, non-stock, not-for-profit corporation, requesting exemption from taxation of personal property located at 4910 Valley View Boulevard, N. W., Suite 310, pursuant to Section 58.1-3651, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Petitions forwarded by the City Clerk to the City Manager by April 15 for evaluation and recommendation to City Council will have an effective date of Ju Iy 1 st. Petitions forwarded by October 15th will have an effective date of January 1 st. Sincerely, ~nn, rnb~ Stephanie M. Moon, CMd City Clerk SMM:ew Attachment K:\Tax ExemptlNew Horizons May 1220 Il.doc Christopher P. Morrill May 1 3, 20 1 1 Page 2 pc: Eileen G. Lepro, MPH, Executive Director, New Horizons Healthcare, 4910 Valley View Boulevard, N~ E., Suite 310, Roanoke, Virginia 24012 The Honorable Sherman A. Holland, Commissioner of the Revenue William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Susan S. Lower, Director, Real Estate Valuation R. B. Lawhorn, Budget Management Analyst, Office of Management and Budget K:\Tax Exempt\New Horizons May 12 20II.doc ~ NEW, HORIZONS HEALTHCARE Solutions for a healthy community. 4910 Valley View Boulevard, NW, Suite 310 Roanoke, VA 24012 (540) 362-0360 FAX (540) 362-1448 May 2,2011 Ms. Stephanie Moon, MMC Clerk, City of Roanoke 215 Church Avenue, Suite 456 Roanoke, VA 24011 RE: Account # 6-987301509 Dear Ms. Moon, I am writing to request an exemption from Personal Property Tax for our organization: Kuumba Community Health & Wellness Center, Inc., doing business as New Horizons Healthcare, Federal ID # 54-1937-835. Please note that we had previously qualified and received an exemption from Real Estate Property Tax in 2005. Enclosed you will find an inventory of our personal property, a copy of the most recent personal property statement, and a copy ofthe IRS 501 (c) 3 ruling on our non-profit status. If you need further information, please feel free to contact my office at (540) 362-1788. Thank you. Sincerely, ~n~ Eileen G. Lepro, MPH Executive Director BOARD OF DIRECfORS Dick Robers, Chair Belinda English, Vice Chair Darlene Bannister Maria Conley Martin Ham William L. Lee Tim Steller Cecil Maria Curtis Otey, Secretary Daniel D'Oleo Linda Marins Vacant, Treasurer Elaine Fleck Teresa Parson VIRGINIA: IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE RE: PETITION FOR EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY PURSUANT TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 6(a)(6) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF VIRGINIA TO THE HONORABLEMA YOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE: 1 a. Your Petitioner, a Virginia, non-stock, not fOF-profit corporation owns certain real property, located at in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, which property is City of Roanoke Tax Map ID # _ _ " with a total assessed value of $ and a total of $ in real property taxes that were paid or would have been paid in the most recent year, desires to be an organization designated pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 58.1-3651, of the Code of Virginia, as amended, in order that the referenced real property, to be used exclusively for charitable and benevolent purposes in (Describe proposed use of real property, if applicable.) be exempt from taxation under the provisions of Article X, Section 6 (a)(6) of the Constitution of Virginia so long as your Petitioner is operated not for profit and the property so exempted is used in acco~dance with the purpose for which the Petitioner is classified. (if requesting exemption for personal property, complete section l.b) 1 b. Your Petitioner, 'w.- G"'l \ a Virginia, non-stock, notfor profit corp ation owns certain personal property, located at ~'O V&<.((~ View IS/vel- in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, with a total assessed value of $ (~2--1 3~1 and a total of $ 2.' <;'/. II in personal property taxes that were paid or would have been paid in the most recent year, desires to be an organization designated pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 58.1-3651, ofthp Code of Virginia, as amended, in order that the referenced personal pr6perty, to be used exclusively for charitable and benevolent purposes in \. (L{ tR ' (<-\ '-L\4- .()...(j IS Cl:: Ie.-' "'- ~ h~'7I'~ 1K-J :xo reo..\\ i 'v<t, 4v eMS o..Mb k.u~1.oa.- . \ i"b ~ Q! dclle came. (Describe proposed use of personal property, if applicable.) or I SLI{OMce_ ~\-v$. 1 be exempt from taxation under the provisions of Article X, Section 6 (a)( 6) of the Constitution of Virginia so long as your Petitioner is operated not for profit and the property so exempted is used in accordance with the purpose for which the petitioner is classified. 2. Your Petitioner agrees to pay to the, City of Roanoke, an annual seIVice charge in an amount equal to twenty percent (20%)ofthe City of Roanoke tax levy, which would be applicable to this real estate, were our organization not be tax exempt, for as long as this exemption continues. 3 . Your Petitioner, if located within a seIVice district, agrees to pay to the City of Roanoke an annual seIVice charge equal to the additional seIVice district tax that would be levied for as long as this exemption continues. 4. Your Petitioner agrees to provide information to the Director of Real Estate Valuation upon request to allow a triennial review of the tax exempt status of your Petitioner. The following questions are submitted for consideration: 1. (Q): Whether the organization is exempt from taxation pursuant to Section 501 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. , (A): Your Petitioner was granted exemption from taxation pursuant to Section 501 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 on 3'"u)J Z3, \999 . (Q): Whether a current alcoholic beverage license for serving alcoholic beverages has been issued by the Alcohol Beverage Control Board to such organization for use on such property. (A): AJIA .2. 3. (Q): Whether any director, officer or employee of the organization has been paid compensation in excess of a reasonable allowance for salaries or other compensation for personal seIVices which such director, officer or employee actually renders. (A): )..)0 4. 4. (Q): Whether any part of the net earnings of such organization inures to the benefit of any individual, and whether any significant portion of the service provided by 2 such organization is generated by funds received from donations, contributions or, local, state or federal grants. As used in this subsection, donations shall include the providing of personal services or the contribution of in-kind or other material services. (A): AJo 5. (Q): Whether the organization provides services for the common good of the public. (A): Your Petitioner provides services for the common good of the public in as much as it 4..u-s ~~ ('--'A./l!.., . (Describe the public service) ti{~~s ~% <;:t'art~ ~~j ~~e ,,1-d (Q): Whether a substantial part of the activities of the organization involves canying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation and whether the organization participates in, or intervenes in; any political campaign on ehalf of any candidate for public office. (A): 6. 7. (Q): Whether any rule, regulation, policy or practice of - the organization discriminates on the basis of religious conviction, race, color, sex or national origin. (A): ),)0 8. (Q): Whether there is a significant revenue impact to the locality and i~~ taxpayers of exempting the property. (A): ~& 9. (Q): Any other criteria, facts and circumstances, which the governing body deems pertinent to the adoption of such ordinance. (A): ))/A (Provideas necessary). Note: All Tax Exemption Petitions must be filed with the City Clerk's Office. 3 THEREFORE, your Petitioner, J{UU-ltt ~~ ~>>lnlllrtA~Heet..h-l.t.- \J!2.\\r\5S~) respectfully requests to the Council of the City ofR noke that thIS real or personal property, or both, of your Petitioner be designated exempt from taxation so long as your Petitioner is operated not for profit and the property so exempt is used for the particular purposes of providing pnr'\1O-fj kec.J+(;. CM'e..- <;e(VI&S fa ~e- vt'lii1sureJ D..VLJ u~use.r\leJ V'P'7IAeA'\.-K 09 +l.e. ~k..e. aJeP-. (Repeat proposed use of property). Respectfully submitting this bday ~20lL. BY~(~ President . . . 4 N,EW HORIZONS HEAL THCARE Fixed Asset Schedule n Loc File Cabinet Legal Size File Cabinet Legal Size File Cabinet Chart File Cabinet Medical Filing Cabinet Telechek Machine Medical Filing Cabinet Medical Filing Cabinet Office Outlet-desks and chairs Office Outlet-Filing cabinets Rockbridge Office Equipment-Fax/Copier Lakeshore Learning-table chairs Kids Carpet American Academy Office Outlet- PAP furniture Office Outlet-CEO furniture Conference room furnishing Waiting room furnishing Behaviorial Health Office furnishing Telephone System Projector 3 Workstations - Partition Telephone System Upgrade Total Office Furniture and Equipment 1/26/2001 6/12/2003 8/19/2003 12/2/2003 2/1/2005 5/30/2005 6/30/2005 6/30/2005 2/20/2007 3/6/2007 5/11/2007 6/7/2007 6/7/2007 6/7/2007 6/29/2007 6/29/2007 8/9/2007 9/18/2007 4/15/2008 7/18/2008 7/25/2008 9/1/2008 12/15/2009 1,284.85 2,351.25 2,181,00 1,954.52 2,278.00 695.00 1,845.00 1,736.00 800.00 190.00 499.00 494.50 339.98 385.80 1,470.00 3,425.00 2,250.00 2,199.02 662.80 11,228.00 678.10 3,000.00 2,327.00 44,274.82 Ivan Brewer- Security Lock Security Lock Economy Kitchen Wiring for computers & telephone ADT - Security System Total Leasehold Improvements 2/15/2007 2/15/2007 3/2/2007 3/12/2007 7/3/2007 9/1/2007 2,431.43 3,525.62 304,00 1,458:00 511.13 1,697.00 9,927.18 1710 VPN M/MK Router CEO Computer-Elements AM D Computer/Keyboard/Monitor Dell Laptop Computer Network Update Custom Built Computer 4 Computer work stations with printer Dell Laptop Computer-Inspiron 1705 4 computer work stations Computer medical director Dell- 10 computers 3 Brother MFC84360 Laser A Printers Domain Server Windows XP Software (3) MedicScan card scanner 7/14/2003 12/3/2003 6/30/2005 6/30/2005 11/11/2005 1/16/2006 6/27/2006 10/3/2006 4/1/2007 4/20/2007 6/28/2007 , 7/31/2007 10/1/2007 11/3/2007 11/5/2007 1,061.00 1,229.95 1,099.95 1,560.95 2,200.00 1,049.18 6,910.40 1,561.30 4,112.66 1,249.99 9,090.00 1,116.92 5,704.87 879.06 663.95 Page 1 of 2 tiEW HORIZONS HEAL THCARE Fixed Asset Schedule 4 HP Compaq tc 4400 Tablet PC eClinical Server Scanner - Front office chart scanner 2 HP Compaq tc 4400 Tablet PC 4 HP Compaq tc 4400 Tablet PC Eclinical License - PT provider HP Compaq tc 4400 Tablet PC 3 OptiPlex 740 Mini-Tower Computers Router Laptop - Behavioral Health Eclinical License - FT provider HP Compaq tc 4400 Tablet PC HP Compaq tc 4400 Tablet PC HP Compaq tc 4400 Tablet PC . HP Compaq tc 4400 Tablet PC HP Compaq tc 4400 Tablet PC Eclinical License - FT provider (Toliver-Hardy Eclinical License - 1/4 provider (Silber) Total Computers and Software Date In Service , 11/7/2007 11/10/2007 11/10/2007 12/5/2007 4/30/2008 5/27/2008 5/29/2008 6/10/2008 6/26/2008 8/25/2008 8/11/2008 9/25/2008 9/25/2008 10/1/2008 1/5/2009 1/5/2009 2/5/2009 2/5/2009 Cost 3,656,39 3,960.42 1,369.99 2,089,94 7,796,00 2,500.00 1,042.76 2,168,97 551.38 1,220.00 5,050.00 600.00 765.00 680.00 527.00 615.50 5,050.00 1,262.50 80,396.03 Description Date In Service (~iCficajmt:gUiBmerrti{it[6()!J()\r~"" ~>>";'.oC""...~~!~L~~,~t~.."". "" . Defibulator Autoclave 7 Exam Stools Procedure Table 3 Rolling Carts Baby ScalefTable Nurses stations Clinic equipment Peds equipment Peds Rooms Refrigerator Cllinic Equipment-Spirometer kit etc Strep Kit 5 Oto/Opthla Scope 3 Oto/Opthla Scope with BP cuff Analyzer kit Urinalysis Machine - Pediatrics Vision screener EKG machine/PC based software Exam table Exam table Exam table Exam table Vital Signs Monitor Total Medical Equipment Total 2/9/2001 12/4/2000 12/4/2000 12/4/2000 12/4/2000 12/4/2000 3/5/2007 3/6/2007 3/6/2007 3/1/2007 5/8/2007 6/1/2007 1/9/2007 7/18/2007 7/18/2007 8/17/2007 8/17/2007 10/9/2007 4/8/2008 12/1/2009 12/1/2009 12/1/2009 12/1/2009 12/1/2009 3,495,00 2,300,00 420,00 300.00 900.00 325.00 350.65 1,612.80 2,636.70 4,405,57 352.96 4,029,32 117.09 3,959.85 2,782.71 2,795.66 743.49 1,995.00 2,798,00 3,898.00 3,898.00 3,898.00 3,898.00 2,245.00 54,156.80 188,754.83 Page 2 of 2 Internal Revenue Service P'.O. Box 2508 Cincinnati, OH 45201 Department of the Treasury ill NOV i 0 2flO,a ~. Date: NOV 0 6 2008 e y: ..._."',!","....",.......""'...""'._~ KUUMBA COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTERINC DBA NEW HORIZONS HEAL THCARE % EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4910 VALLEY VIEW BLVD NW - STE, 310 ROANOKE VA. 24012-2022 Person to Contact: Vaida Singleton I D# 0203345 Toll Free Telephone Numbet: 877 ~829-5500 Employer Identification Number: 54-1937835 Dear Sir or Madam: This is in response to your request of August 11, 2008, regarding your tax-exempt status. Our records indicate that a determination letter was issued in July 1999, that recognized you as exempt from Federal income tax, and reflect that you are currently exempt under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our records also indicate you are not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) of the Code because you are described in section 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1 )(A)(vi). . Donors may deduct contributions to you as provided in section 170 of the Code. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts to you or for your use are deductible for federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the applicable provisions of sections 2055,2106, and 2522 of the Code. If you have any questions, please call us at the telephone number shown in the heading of this letter. cc~rel(j~ . Cin1weSlCOtl Manager, Exempt Organizations Determinations 80 IN THE COUNCil OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 2 P! day of November, 2005. No. 37258-112105. AN ORDINANCE exempting from real estate taxation certain property of the Kuumba Community Health & Wellness Center, Inc., located in the City of Roanoke, an organization devoted exclusively to charitable or benevolent purposes on a non-profit basis; providing for an effective date; and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. WHEREAS, the Kuumba Community Health & Wellness Center, Inc., (hereinafter "the Applicant"), has petitioned this Council to exempt certain real property of the Applicant from taxation pursuant to Article X, Section 6(a)(6) of the Constitution of Virginia; WHEREAS, a public hearing at which all citizens had an opportunity to be heard with respect to the Applicant's petition was held by Council on November 21,2005; WHEREAS. the provisions of subsection B of Section 58.1-3651, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, have been examined and considered by the Council; WHEREAS, the Applicant agrees that the real property to be exempt from taxation is certain real estate, including the land and any building located thereon, identified by Roanoke City Tax Map No. 2762101, commonly known as 3716 Melrose Avenue, N.W., (the Property"), and owned by the Applicant, and providing that the Property shall be used by the Applicant exclusively for charitable oOr benevolent purposes on a non-profit basis; and WHEREAS, in consideration of Council's adoption of this Ordinance, the Applicant has voluntarily agreed to pay each year a service charge in an amount equal to twenty percent (20%) of the City of Roanoke's real estate tax levy, which would be applicable to the Property were the Property not exempt from such taxation, for so long as the Property is exempted from such taxation; . THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 81 1. Council classifies and designates the Kuumba Community Health & Wellness Center, Inc., as a charitable or benevolent organization within the context of Section 6(a)(6) of Article X of the Constitution of Virginia, and hereby exempts from real estate taxation certain real estate, including the land and any building located thereon, identified by Roanoke City Tax Map No. 2762101, commonly known as 3716 Melrose Avenue, N.W., and owned by the Applicant, which property is used exclusively for charitable or benevolent purposes on a non-profit basis; continuance of this exemption shall be contingent on the continued use of the property in accordance with the purposes which the Applicant has designated in this Ordinance. 2. In consideration of Council's adoption of this Ordinance, the Applicant agrees to pay to the City of Roanoke on or before October 5 of each year a service charge in an amount equal to twenty (2096) percent of the City of Roanoke's real estate tax levy which would be applicable to the Property, were the Property not exempt from such taxation, for so long as the Property is exempted from such taxation. 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect on January 1, 2006, if by such time a copy, duly executed by an authorized officer of the Applicant, has been filed with the City Clerk. 4. The City Clerk is directed to forward an attested copy of this Ordinance, after it is properly executed by the Applicant, to the Commissioner of the Revenue and the City Treasurer for purposes of assessment and collection, respectively, of the service charge established by this Ordinance, and to Eileen G. Lepra, Executive Director of the Kuumba Community Development & Wellness Center. . 5. Pursuant to Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. . APPROVED ~~J.L Mary F. Parker City Clerk ~,U~ C. Nelson Harris Mayor 80 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 21'1 day of November, 2005. No. 37258-112105. AN ORDINANCE exempting from real estate taxation certain property of the Kuumba Community Health & Wellness Center, Inc., located in the City of Roanoke, an organization devoted exclusively to charitable or benevolent purposes on a non-profit basis; providing for an effective date; and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. WHEREAS, the Kuumba Community Health & Wellness Center, Inc., (hereinafter "the Applicant"), has petitioned this Council to exempt certain real property of the Applicant from taxation pursuant to Article X, Section 6(a)(6) of the Constitution of Virginia; WHEREAS, a public hearing at which all citizens had an opportunity to be heard with respect to the Applicant's petition was held by Council on November 21,2005; WHEREAS, the provisions of subsection B of Section 58.1-3651, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, have been examined and considered by the Council; . WHEREAS, the Applicant agrees that the real property to be exempt from taxation is certain real estate, including the land and any building located thereon, identified by Roanoke City Tax Map No. 2762101, commonly known as 3716 Melrose Avenue, N.W., (the Property"), and owned by the Applicant, and providing that the Property shall be used by the Applicant exclusively for charitable o"r benevolent purposes on a non-profit basis; and WHEREAS, in consideration of Council's adoption of this Ordinance, the Applicant has voluntarily agreed to pay each year a service charge in an amount equal to twenty percent (2096) of the City of Roanoke's real estate tax levy, which would be applicable to the Property were the Property not exempt from such taxation, for so long as the Property is exempted from such taxation; THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 81 1. Council classifies and designates the Kuumba Community Health & Wellness Center, Inc., as a charitable or benevolent organization within the context of Section 6(a)(6) of Article X of the Constitution of Virginia, and hereby exempts from real estate taxation certain real estate, including the land and any building located thereon, identified by Roanoke City Tax Map No. 2762101, commonly known as 3716 Melrose Avenue, N.W., and owned by the Applicant, which property is used exclusively for charitable or benevolent purposes on a non-profit basis; continuance of this exemption shall be contingent on the continued use of the property in accordance with the purposes which the Applicant has designated in this Ordinance. 2. In consideration of Council's adoption of this Ordinance, the Applicant agrees to pay to the City of Roanoke on or before October 5 of each year a service charge in an amount equal to twenty (2096) percent of the City of Roanoke's real estate tax levy which would be applicable to the Property, were the Property not exempt from such taxation, for so long as the Property is exempted from such taxation. 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect on January 1, 2006, if by such time a copy, duly executed by an authorized officer of the Applicant, has been filed with the City Clerk. 4. The City Clerk is directed to forward an attested copy of this Ordinance, after it is properly executed by the Applicant, to the Commissioner of the Revenue and the City Treasurer for purposes of assessment and collection, respectively, of the service charge established by this Ordinance, and to Eileen G. Lepro, Executive Director, of the Kuumba Community Development & Wellness Center. 5. Pursuant to Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. APPROVED ~~JL Mary F. Parker City Clerk ~,U~ C. Nelson Harris Mayor , CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Meeting: Subject: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council July 18,2011 Request from Earl Slusser to permanently vacate, discontinue and close an approximately 33' wide, 127' long portion of unimproved right-of-way on Wilson Street, adjoining 1201 Penrod Avenue, S.E., bearing Official Tax No. 4131001. Planning Commission Public Hearing and Recommendation: The Planning Commission held a public hearing on Thursday, June 16, 2011. By a vote of 6-0 (Mr. Hale absent), the Commission recommended approval of the vacation request and that the conveyance of the property be at no charge to the applicant. The Commission further recommends that the approval be subject to these conditions: 1. The applicant shall submit a subdivision plat to the Agent for the Planning Commissipn, receive all required approvals of, and record the plat with the ClerWof the Circuit Court for the City of Roanoke. Such plat shall combine all properties which would otherwise dispose of the land within the right-of-way to be vacated in a manner consistent with law, and retain appropriate easements for the installation and maintenance of any and all existing utilities that may be located within the right-of-way, including the right of ingress and egress. 2. The portion and location of right-of-way vacated will be subject to review of the subdivision plat by the Agent for the Planning Commission to ensure that adequate right-of-way remains from the edge of pavement. The Agent for the Planning Commission will determine the final amount of right-of-way to be vacated during this review. 3. Upon meeting all other conditions to the granting of the application, the applicant shall deliver a certified copy of thisordinanc~ for:,: recordation to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Roanoke, Virginia, indexing the same in the name of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, as Grantor, and in the name of the petitioner, and the names of any other parties in interest who may so request, as Grantees. The applicant shall pay such fees and charges as are required by the Clerk to effect such recordation. 4., Upon recording a certified copy of this ordinance with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, the applicant shall file , with the Engineer for the City of Roanoke, Virginia, the Clerk's receipt, demonstrating that such recordation has occurred. 5. If the above conditions have not been met within a period of one year from the date of adoption of this ordinance, then such ordinance shall be null and void with ,no further action by City Council being necessary. Application Information Req uest: Background Permanent vacation of a portion of unimproved right- of-wa on Wilson Street, SE Earl Slusser Frederick Gusler, AICP 1201 Penrod Avenue, SE 4131001 A roximatel RM-1 n/a Unim roved ri ht-of-wa Addition to single-family house Mornin side/Kenwood/Riverdale Single-family and scattered duplex April 12,2011 The applicant owns the property at 1201 Penrod Avenue, S.E. The property is occupied by a single-family dwelling. The applicant intends to build an addition onto the western side of the house where the parcel adjoins the right-of-way to be vacated Considerations Section 30-14(5) of the City Code provides the standard for consideration of street and alley vacation requests: "Following the hearing before the city planning commission on an application to alter or vacate a street or alley, the commission shall report in writing to the city council whether in its opinion, any, and if any, what inconvenience would result if the application were approved by council, and the commission shall report and make a recommendation to council as to whether the application should be approved." 2 , The right-of-way width of Wilson Street north of Penrod Avenue is 50 feet but increases to 83 feet adjacent to the applicant's property. The requested vacation will reduce the right-of-way width of Wilson Street to 50 feet as it is to the north. The remaining right-of-way be sufficient for future installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk. Surrounding Zoning and Land Use: North South East West Compliance with the Zoning Ordinance: Vacation of the portion of right-of-way will not impact the zoning map. Conformity with the Comprehensive Plan and Neiqhborhood Plan: The proposed vacation does not pose any conflicts with the future land use plans or transportation policies of the Morningside/Kenwood/Riverdale or Vision 2007-2020, Roanoke's Comprehensive Plan. Planning Commission Public Hearing: There were no comments from the public. Commissioner Williams asked if enough right-of-way would remain for future improvements, like sidewalks. Staff responded that the resulting right-of-way width would accommodate sidewalk, curb and gutter, and a tree lawn for street trees. 4~ Angela Penn, Chair City Planning Commission cc: Chris Morrill, City Manager William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Steven J. Talevi, Assistant City Attorney 3 , :iJ ,""""C;-; ---,,_.,"'?\Z";::[..?::'....7".';;:. -,- ~._. ...~._.;:-:':. .""~...._".._,,,~ _..?<:~:':;';,r."t'>-:--:':: ''''~..':_;:--"7''::::;;::;':...-" '7'- ~,~' .. if,.. ., '~',( i I .; . .,P,PLICATION I' , ,. ..,. .. . ;! ' ~"'STREET' OR ALLEY CLOSURE 1',...., .,............, ""'/' -.. " .:;,"".. "',/"','__",- ....'.,'..> ' lll.~...:.'I~;:.'.:. ......;..'.'..,..........;.........:.,:..,......,......;", ......;~.;".r. "..'; 'BAIt~IG&.DE; .. ,..:;., ,_ ,_ _~ ___ __ "_ ,,_, _;.__n.__ ,'n._.._. ._,_,_, ._,... ._,_, '._ .:...__. _.".. _ _,~_..:!:__,__,_.__,_,._;;___,,:_,,~~_"~,_,~~~~_,,;~:;_,j::-'.:::~._,;,,:,~,:_,-,..::~...\'_,.. ,:~.., ,~.~:~,;;,_" ~__._: . Date: -A Dr;'} J~ , 20 I' I ' To: Department of Planning Building and Development Room 166, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, VA 24011 Phone: (540) 853-2541 Fax: (540) 853-1145 ..,~!t~~fiirili(~1~'m"t1$I~~,.iyRifE~q-'17ijgliiii~.i1IT!:ef{yJr~:ti:i!Qcu]riiil~~flQij.-~i1s[ipJi~~kfQiXfJif;Jiijg:t~~l_.. Application is hereby submitted for street or alley closure by barricade for the property located at: Location and description of street or alley to be closed: A.portion ot unimproved right-ot-way on Wilson Street adjoining 1201 Penrod Avenue, S.E., (Uttlclal Tax Map Number 41J1UU1), as shown on the map attached. The property will be used tor additional yard space and potentially for an addition to the stru~uure at 1201 Penrod Avenue. Reason for request: Mailing Addr~~~"::'~'~' . - 3#6' . G~ eVe.. /4'-~I// ./2d!.;. ,.:~. '. ,..r;'.vc-/l-$ t:- /~( jJM\ I dI. ~'7 1:>; ,i' . T;;lepbcine:tY~).' ~~?I::.,SM~'F~j(i.(J?i,' :.;E.mail: . oj.', ~ ,,".' " '" > ,.' ~j;/,'; " '-: Applicant(s) "signature(s): ' , 'I',. , , " '" , ", :,~,'.',' ;qA-Q v: ~ ' ',,',.," ,,' >f... \,.\:,<,," -)'c/ -!;.'~., ,,'f., ~" '~.'" . ,Name ofApplicanUCont~ct person: . '~a I- / .....' '/,: ", ',"./~>:,'<,<:,:',<:',,:><<~"~., "'.,,\, ',',." .', ' 'I.',' ,.I <; ,-,. ,'" -^;;. ,'-',"" ,f'."',....,, "", ;.1' ,. ",~ ",.;., .. Fir' . _."0,' ,!' ",-, , ,>-., ",.'''' ,.<:.,i' ',itf )"'" -""",'4 ,', ", ".,'C<, 'K",,' -,..:,'" ,,", ;k,-:; , LIST OF ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS Official Tax No.1 Street Addr.ess Name of Property Owner Mailing Address 4131001 Earl V. Slusser 3416 Grove Hill Rd. Fincastle, V A 24090 The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia Affidavit of publication ., The Roanoke Times --------------------------------------------------+------------------------ EARL SLUSSER 3416 GROVE HILL ROAD ROANOKE VA 24019 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I \\\\\\"""'" I "" ;-{ ALA Y: I", ..' ~,<;) ........ 1l1....,..... I ... :s-.' " '. -YA. ... ~ 9;:'II:f..' N,OiP-R 1 ".-11' -:. I ::,..,..: nUBUC '. -;. I -"'4,J. r .*"" :: : G #7090930: = I - . P.E ' N'- :. '*: M'! CONlMISS\O ::$ = I -:::. /'l'. ~P\R : ?i::: I -:. ,-,:.. 10. ". .. ~.:- .. 0_'. I .' .s::... I .. ''?,i . . - ,'- .. .., ~O .......... ~ ~ " '" /lIWEAl1\'\ \) ,\" i '" \\' 111"1111" I I REFERENCE: 80178881 12693723 NPH-Earl Slusser 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 th~ 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 ___\..~day of JULY 2011. Witness my hand and official seal. otary Public PUBLISHED ON: 07/01 07/08 TOTAL COST: FILED ON: 336.96 07/11/11 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a 'public hearing on Monday, July 18, 2011, 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 Munlcip'al'Building, 215' Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke", Virginia, to consider tlie following: Request from Earl Slusser' to perm~nentlY vacate, discontinue and close an ! approximately 33' wide'l 127' ,Io!jg portion of \' unimprov.ed right-of-way on' Wilson Street, adjoining 1201 Penrod Avenue, S,E., bearing Official Tax. No, 4131001, , A copy of the a~plic,ation , 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 d~te and be heard on'. ithe m'~tter. If you are a: person with a disability who :needs accommodations for, ,this hearing,.please ~ontact 'the City',Clerk's Office, at 853-2541, before noon oni :the Thursday before thel 'date of the hearing listed ,above : " ' , GIVE'N"under my hand this; 28th day of June,.2011. Steph~nie M. Moon, MMC !hrp, ' ,,'1 City Clerk" I 1716 .~i%~~1 ~ . ~dl ;q$:'~r> ] '(12693'I@3) rl ,;rJt }., . I. c'- ., --------------------------------------------------+------------------------ Authorized~ Signature:_ Billing Services Representative ~ if). / {~, ~~ ~ ItJ, ' >. / NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council ofthe City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 18, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter maybe 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 Earl Slusser to permanently vacate, discontinue and close an approximately 33' wide, 127' long portion of unimproved right-of-way on Wilson Street, adjoining 1201 Penrod Avenue, S.B., bearing Official Tax No. 4131001. 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 ofthe hearing listed above. GIVEN under my hand this 28.t:h day of Jtme , 2011. Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk. Earl Slusser-vacate,doc ':'\ ) Notice to Publisher: Publish in the Roanoke Times on Friday, July 1 and Friday July 8, 2011. Send affidavit to: Stephanie M. Moon, MMC, City Clerk 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 (540) 853-2541 Send Bill to: Earl V. Slusser 3416 Grove Hill Road Fincastle, Virginia 24090 (540) 494-3529 NPH-EarI Slusser-vacate,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: clerk@roanokeva.gov STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC City Clerk JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk July 7,2011 CECELlA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk Mr. Earl V. Slusser 3416 Grove Hill Road Fincastle, Virginia 24090 Dear Mr. Slusser: 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, July 18, 2011, 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 Ea'rl Slusser to permanently vacate, discontinue and close an approximate 33', 127' portion of unimproved right-of-way on Wilson Street, adjoining 1201 Penrod Avenue, S. E. ' 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 July 18th public hearing. Failure to appear could result in a deferral of the matter until a later date. Sincerely, ~ hi, o-J Stephanie M. Moon, M~ City Clerk SMM:ctw Enclosure . 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 JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC City Clerk July 7,2011 CECELlA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk To Adjoining Property Owners 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, July 18, 2011, 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 Earl Slusser to permanently vacate, discontinue and close an approximate 33', 127' portion of unimproved right-of-way on Wilson Street, adjoining 1201 Penrod Avenue, S.E. 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 callthe 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. Sincerely, t;tpR.~:rn. M ~/}yv Stephanie M. Moon, MMC l City Clerk SMM:ctw \\ RIGHT-OF-WAY CLOSURE REQUEST Earl Slusser, 33' wide and 127' long portion of unimproved right-of-way on Wilson Street adjoining Penrod Ave., S.E., 4131001 ) AFFIDAVIT ) COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) ) TO-WIT: ) CITY OF ROANOKE The affiant, Rebecca Cockram, 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 24th day of May, 2011, notices of a public hearing to be held on the 16th day of June, 2011, on the request captioned above to the owner or agent of the parcels as set out below: Tax No. Owner MailinQ Address 4131001 Earl Slusser 3416 Grove Hill Road Fincastle, VA 24090 Also Notified: Sandra Eanes, President Southeast Action Forum 1616 Stewart Avenue, SE Roanoke, VA 24013 Mark D. Powell 655 Highland Ave SE Roanoke, VA 24013 Laura Padgett 1040 Morgan Ave SE Roanoke, VA 24012 ~ Ron McCorkle 1721 Kenwood Blvd SE Roanoke, VA 24013 ~Lo(Ju1~ Rebecca Cockram SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, a Notary Public, in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, this 24th day of May, 2011. CANDACE R. MARTIN NOTARY PUBLIC Commonwealth of Virginia Reg. #282076 My Commission Expires ~~R~ Notary Public () 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 JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC City Clerk April 12, 2011 CECELlA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk Rebecca Jo Cockram, Secretary City Planning Commission Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Cockram: Pursuant to Section 36.1-690(e), Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, I am attaching copy of an Original Applicationfor Street or Alley Vacation received in the City Clerk's Office on April 12, 2011, from Earl V. Slusser requesting that a portion of unimproved right-of-way located on Wilson Street adjoining property located at 1201 Penrod Avenue, S. E., be vacated, discontinued and closed. Sincerely, , n,. rrhc)y.) Stephanie M. Moon, MMC C City Clerk Enclosure pc: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Earl V. Slusser, 3416 Grove Hill Road, Fincastle, Virginia 24090 Susan S. Lower, Director, Real Estate Valuation Philip C. Schirmer, City Engineer William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Steven J. Talevi, Assistant City Attorney ~ To: Meeting: Subject: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council July 18, 2011 Request from Terry Wayne Cundiff and Valerie S. Eagle and Piedmont Property, llC, that property located at 445 Elm Ave., S.W. and 435 Elm Ave., S.W., bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 1020113 and 1020114, be rezoned from RM-1 Residential Mixed Density District to CN, Commercial-Neighborhood District, for such office, service, retail, assembly, entertainment, public, institutional and community uses as are permitted in the CN, Commercial-Neighborhood District. The proposed general usage of the property is residential and professional office. The comprehensive plan designates the property for village center use. Planning Commission Public Hearing and Recommendation The Planning Commission held a public hearing on Thursday, June 16, 2011. By a vote of 6-0 (Mr. Hale absent), the Commission recommended approval of the rezoning request, finding the application to rezone the subject property to be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance, Vision 2001-2020, and the Old Southwest Neighborhood Plan. Rezoning will allow an established business to continue as a permitted use and implements appropriate zoning consistent with the Future Land Use Map of the Old Southwest Neighborhood Plan. Application Information Request: Rezoning Owner: Valerie S. Eagle and Wayne Cundiff (T.M. 1020113) Piedmont Property LLC (T.M. 1020114) Authorized Agent: Wayne Cundiff City Staff Person: Maribeth B. Mills Site Address/Location: 445 and 435 Elm Avenue, SW Official Tax Nos.: 102011 3 and 1020114 Site Area: 0.3554 acres Existing Zoning: RM-1, Residential Mixed Density District and H-2, Historic Neighborhood Overlay District Proposed Zoning: CN, Commercial Neighborhood District and H-2, Historic Neighborhood Overlay District Existing Land Use: Office, general or professional and residential , Proposed Land Use: Office, general or professional and residential Neighborhood Plan: Old Southwest Neighborhood Plan Specified Futu re Land Village Center Use: Filing Date: Original Application: April 18, 2011 Background Prior to the 2005 comprehensive rezoning of the City, both properties were zoned C-1 , Office District. Prior to the rezoning, an office was legally established in the 2,312 square foot residential building at 445 Elm Avenue. It is now a permitted nonconforming use. This property also consists of a 1,364 square foot commercial building addressing 5th Street. Originally a small grocery store, it is now being used as an accessory apartment. The building at 435 Elm Avenue has remained residential over the years, both as a single-family and two-family dwelling. The owners of both properties would like to rezone to the CN District to allow the office to continue as a permitted use as well as to allow a variety of commercial uses appropriate to a village center. No changes are proposed for the buildings or sites. Any modifications to the buildings or sites will require approval by the Architectural Review Board. Considerations Surrounding Zoning and Land Use: Zoning District Land Use Nort RM-1, Residential Mixed Density Residential dwellings and h District and CN, Commercial- Laundromat. Neiqhborhood District Sout RM-1, Residential Mixed Density Residential dwellings, gas h District and CN, Commercial- station, and eating Neiqhborhood establishment. East MX, Mixed Use District and RM-1, Medical clinic and residential Residential Mixed Density District dwellings. West RM-1, Residential Mixed Density and Residential dwellings and office. CN, Commercial-Neighborhood District Compliance with the Zoning Ordinance: The CN District is intended to provide neighborhood-scaled retail, office, and service uses in a clearly defined, compact area in close proximity to residential neighborhoods. As the properties are located in the H-2 Overlay District, any modifications to the sites or buildings will require approval from the Architectural Review Board. The most likely additions to the sites will be parking and signage. Parking, if provided, is limited due to location, setback, and buffer yard requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. New building-mounted 2 , and freestanding signage would be limited to a maximum face of 32 square feet with freestanding signs limited to 6 feet in height. Conformity with the Comprehensive Plan and Neighborhood Plan: Further development and enhancement of the 5th Street Village Center was cited by residents as one of the top priorities for improving the neighborhood in the Old Southwest Neighborhood Plan. The subject properties are identified as part of this village center on the future land use map; however, were residentially zoned during the 2005 comprehensive rezoning of the City. Rezoning these properties to the CN District will serve to strengthen the village center by adding three potential business locations, one being a historic storefront. The following policies of Vision 2007-2020 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. . EC P6. Cultural and historic resources. Roanoke will identify, preserve, and protect its historic districts, landmark features, historic structures, and archaeological sites. . ED P6. 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 Old Southwest Neighborhood Plan are relevant in the consideration of thTs application: . Community Design Policies o Future neighborhood commercial development should adhere to the design principles of Vision 2007-2020 for village centers. · Concentrations of higher-density, mixed use development and live/work space. · Use the future land use map to evaluate rezoning and special exception requests. In particular, requests for properties in the village center should be considered if the design and uses are supported by the neighborhood. . Economic Development Policies o Businesses should attract clientele from the neighborhood and elsewhere in the City. Outside Aqency Comments: None. Public Comments: None. 3 , Planning Commission Public Hearinq: There were no comments from the public and the Planning Commission's public hearing. ~~ Angela Penn, Chair City Planning Commission cc: Chris Morrill, City Manager William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Steven J. Talevi, Assistant City Attorney 4 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: 104/18/2011 APR 1 9 2011 CITY OF ROANOKE PLANNING BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT Submittal Number: IOriginal Application [8] Rezoning, Not Otherwise Listed o Rezoning, Conditional o Rezoning to Planned Unit Development o Establishment of Comprehensive Sign Overlay District o Amendment of Proffered Conditions o Amendment of Planned Unit Development Plan o Amendment of Comprehensive Sign Overlay District f];EG~(:f~jjf'f~~1I~~'S~t~~ +~~-~="""-~-~--~~"",-;;;<,,,, "'''"'~ Address: 445 Elm Ave SW / 435 Elm Ave SW Roanoke VA 24016 Official Tax No(s).: 11020113 1 1020114 Existing Base Zoning: I (If multiple zones, please manually enter all districts.) RM-1 Ordinance No(s). for Existing Conditions (If applicable): INA Requested Zoning: Ie N I Proposed Land Use: I 0 With Conditions [8] Without Conditions !profeSSional Office IResidential Name: I See Attachment A I Phone Number: I E-Mail: I Address: / I Property Owner's Signature: I Phone Number: , E-Mail: I Name: Address: Applicant's Signature: I I Phone Number: I + 1 (540) 354-8437 I E-Mail: waynecundiff@parkplacerealtors.cfj Name: Terry Wayne Cundiff (for Piedmont Properties, LLC) Auth. attached Address: 1445 Elm Ave SW Roanoke VA . ("I ".~f\ ~n~ {1J~IL ~ _ Authorize . gent's Sig ture: IX' Completed application form and checklist. IX: Written narrative explaining the reason for the request. IX' Location map, IX] Adjoining property owners list. n Metes and bounds description, if applicable. IX] Required fee. n, Concept plan meeting the Application Requirements of item #4 in Zoning Amendment Procedures, n Written proffers. n Concept plan meeting the Application Requirements of item #4 in Zoning Amendment Procedures, Please label as 'development ! plan' if proffered, r Development plan meeting the Application Requirements of item #4 in Zoning Amendment Procedures, n Comprehensive signage plan meeting the requirements of Section 36,2-336{d) of the City's Zoning Ordinance, n Amended development plan meeting the Application Requirements of item #4 in Zoning Amendment Procedures, if applicable, n Amended concept plan meeting the Application Requirements of item #4 in Zoning Amendment Procedures, if applicable. n Written proffers to be repealed. n Written proffers to be adopted, if applicable. If some of the existing proffers are to be retained, please include these in this list. n Copy of previously adopted Ordinance, n Amended development plan meeting the Application Requirements of item #4 in Zoning Amendment Procedures. n Copy of previously adopted Ordinance. n Amended comprehensive signage plan meeting the requirements of Section 36.2-336{d) of the City's Zoning Ordinance, n Copy of previously adopted Ordinance. L A Traffic Impact Study in compliance with Appendix B-2{e) of the City's Zoning Ordinance, n Cover sheet. r-. Traffic impact analysis. ["I Concept plan. n Proffered conditions, if applicable. n Required fee. * An electronic copy of this application and checklist can be found at www.roanokeva.gov/pbd by clicking 'Applications, Agreements, Bonds, and Schedule of Fees'. A complete packet must be submitted each time an application is amended, unless otherwise specified by staff. " Attachment A PROPERTY OWNER INFORMA nON 445 Elm Ave. SW Name: Wayne Cundiff & Valerie Eagle Phone Number: 540-354-8437 Address: 445 Elm Ave. SW Roanoke, VA 24016 E-Mail: WayneCundiff@ParkPlaceRealtors.com . Property Owner Signature: hU)" '(f' ,C' 4 Property Owner Signature: ~ \'1J..LU.l S ' ~(\(),~ <c / ~ 435 Elm Ave. SW Name: Piedmont Property LLC Phone Number: 540-239-4791 N. Dail Stancill, Managing Member Address: 540 Ellett Rd. E-Mail: Piedmont1@Verizon.net Christiansburg, VA 24073 Property Owner Signature: LUa ~D'"" tJ. O.:J2 \i:ta/l\cJQ J p~ f~i0 .lL-C ~4/21/2011 THU 10:11 FAX 5403421010 Park Place Realtors 121002/002 Attaohment A PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION 445 Elm Ave. SW Name: Wayne Cundiff & . Valerlo Eagle PhonLl Number: 540-354-8437 Address: 445 Elm Ave. SW E-Mail: WavneCundiff@ParkPlaceRealtors.com Roanoke. VA 24016 Property Owner Signature; __WO-'ty.... . C.&A# J.;ft \ [I ~ Property Own<< Signature: \\UJ.t"l.. ~ . . 43S Elm Ave. SW Name: Piedmont Property LLC Pbone Number: 540-239-4791 N. Vail StanciU. Managing Member Addreu:~~ VA~~Ml~J~.: Property Owner Slptute: _:.;._~ ._ , I : ':ARK LACE It EALTORS parkplacereaItors.com April 15, 2011 City of Roanoke To Whom It May Concern: Wayne Cundiff ;s authorized to act on my behalf on legal matters concerning the mBmmg~~~~;16. By Member N. Dail Stancill, Piedmont Property, LLC 445 Elm Avenue, S.W. · Roanoke, VA 24016 · (540) 342-1010 · (540) 342-7070 Fax , NARRATIVE FOR ZONING REQUEST WAYNE CUNDIFF The properties located at 445 and 435 Elm Ave. were previously zoned C-1 prior to the City's adoption of the new Zoning ordinance in 2005. 445 Elm is grandfathered under the C-1 zoning as a non-conforming Office use and currently used as Park Place REALTORS, real estate office. There is also a residential apartment on the parcel located in the free-standing building at the rear facing 5th St. (716 5th St. SW). 435 Elm Ave. SW has been restricted for use as single family, residential, however it is not the highest and best use for the property due to noise from the heavy traffic on Elm Ave. SW. The owner has received many requests from tenants desiring "commercial space" at much greater value than a single family home. It is bot~ owners' request that these two properties be considered for a CN zoning to be a conforming use under the new zoning ordinance, as well as being in harmony with the City's comprehensive plan which has highlighted the 5th St. corridor as the Village Center designation for the Old Southwest Neighborhood. There is CN zoning directly across 5th St. at the lion's Eye Center, the la undromat across the a IIey behind both of these properties, as well as the Southwest Market convenience store and Chinese restaurant diagonally across Elm. Because ofthe bus stop at the corner and close proximity to Highland Park, there is quite a bit of pedestrian traffic on this corner along with walking traffic to and from the YMCA and Jefferson Center which indicates current and future need for commercial services in this area which could be supplied with these two properties. ,. Print ~eport I Close Window Property Information Card for: EAGLE VALERIE S & CUNDIFF WAYNE 445 ELM AVE SW ROANOKE VA 24016 {j;rtffho';; Illatp /J&'Uj Neighborhood information View_N~i.gb.1:19J.IIQ.~(tln.fQ[mgliQn Incentive information Yi!tw-'m;:_!;mJiYel'IQgrnm~Ioformali.Q(! BUILDING PERMITS \fiew._P~Jm1tlL8d;;Q!::IJLE..I1fQLG!3lI!~o1.NQ.ti~es MAPS & PLANS Yjew_I::_QglQe~illg_M<m~_~J::'lc;!n_s Images \llew.large.pbojo Sketches $ket~b_'1 OWNER/LEGAL INFORMATION Tax Number Property Address Legal Description Owner Name 1020113 445 ELM AVE SW LOT 1 BLK 4 F & T EAGLE VALERIE S & CUNDIFF WAYNE . 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Dote: November 20., 20.0.5 Tox No. 10.20.113 TOTAL P.02 City of Roanoke - GIS ., Page 1 of3 Print Report I Close Window Property Information Card for: PIEDMONT PROPERTY LLC 540 ELLETT RD CHRISTIANSBURG VA 24073 Neighborhood information View Neiahborhood Information Incentive information View Incentive Proarams Information BUILDING PERMITS View Permits & Code Enforcement Notices MAPS & PLANS View Enaineerina Maps & Plans Images http://gis.roanokeva.gov/rptDetailAlI.cfm?mapno=1 020 114 &mapFn=mke_ext... 4/25/2011 City of Roanoke - GIS ., Page 2 of3 view Jaroe photo Sketches Sketch 1 OWNERlLEGAL/NFORMA TION Tax Number Property Address Legal Description Owner Name Owner 2 Name Owner Mailing Address 1020114 435 ELM AVE SW LOT 2 BLK 4 F & T PIEDMONT PROPERTY LLC N/A 540 ELLETT RD CHRISTIANS BURG VA 24073 171 200-SingleFamily ( Neighborhood Number Property Use ASSESSMENT INFORMA TION Assessment History Land Assessment Improvements Total Change Reason Assessment History 2 Land Assessment 2 Improvements 2 Total 2 Change Reason 2 SALElTRANSFERINFORMA TION Deed Reference Grantor Sale Date Sale Price Deed Reference 2 Grantor 2 Prevo Sale Date Prevo Sale Price Transfer History Comments Deed Ca rd ZONING LOT INFORMATION Property Area Sqft. 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C'OAA '. . . . . . .,",\'0 ,,,'" TOTAL COST: 4 3 0 . 5 6 ",;V/1I10NWt.~~ \", I FILED ON: 07/11/11 """111\\\\ I --------------------------------------------------+------------------------ CUNDIFF, WAYNE 445 ELM AVE SW ROANOKE VA 24016 REFERENCE: 80176892 12693740 Propert NPH-piedmont 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 subscribed before me this __ll~ay of JULY 2011. Witness my hand and official seal. Notary Public PUBLISHED ON: 07/01 07/08 NonCE OF PUBLle HEARING The Council of the City of : Roanoke will hold a public : hearing on Monday, J41y 18, 2011, 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 Av'e'nue, S,W.. Roanoke,::Virginia, to consider the following: Request 'from T~rry Wayne , Cundiff and Valerie S. Eagle I and Piedm!lni Property, : LLC, that property located , at 445 ElmiAve., S.W, and 435 Elm Ave':',j.s,w., bearing Official T'<ixj',Map Nos. 1020113 and, 1020114, be rezoned ,f,:;;om RM-,1 Residential Mixed Density D 1st r i cU,t 0 C N , Commercial-Neighborhood , District, for such office, I' service, retail, assembly, entertainment, public, I institutional arid community uses as are permitted in the CN, Co'mmercial- Neighborh' istrict. The , proposed al usage of the prop residential and professi'onal office. ! The comprehensive plan I designates'th:e property for village center use. A copy ol,:the application is available 'for review in the Office oUhe City Clerk, Room 45!3:j~oel C. Taylor Municipal'~.qildlng, 215 ,Church'A~~~ue, S,W., Roanoke, Virginia, I All parties in interest and citizens ma~ ,appear on the 'above dalEi'~r.,'!g,.be heard on ,the maller~I,f you are ,a ,person with,a'disablllty 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 Uie'ihearlng listed' above" oJ;l"! GIVEN unller'my hand this 28th day ofilJline, 2011, Stephanie M: Moon, MMC l' City Clerk. (12693740) Billing Services Representative c {..,~ ::? ~\. ~~\j; , NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council ofthe City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 18, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter maybe heard, in the Council Chamber, fourth floor, ~ the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, to consider the following: Request from Terry Wayne Cundiff and Valerie S. Eagle and Piedmont Property, LLC, that property located at 445 Elm Ave., S.W. and 435 Elm Ave., S.W., bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 1020113 and 1020114, be rezoned from RM-l Residential Mixed Density District to CN, Commercial- Neighborhood District, for such office, service, retail, assembly, entertainment, public, institutional and community uses as are permitted in the CN, Commercial-Neighborhood District. The proposed general usage ofthe property is residential and professional office. The comprehensive plan designates the property for village center use. A copy of the 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 Office, at 853-2541, before noon on the Thursday before the date ofthe hearing listed above. GIVEN under my hand this 2.8.t.h- day of .Tune , 2011. Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk. Piedmont Property-rezone. doc . Notice to Publisher: Publish in the Roanoke Times on Friday, July 1 and Friday July 8, 2011. Send affidavit to: Stephanie M. Moon, MMC, City Clerk 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 (540) 853-2541 Send Bill to: Terry Wayne Cundiff, for Piedmont Properties, LLC 445 Elm Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011 (540) 354-8437 wavnecundiff@ parkplacerealtors.com NPH-Piedmont Property-rezone,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: clerk@roanokeva.gov STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC City Clerk JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk July 7,2011 CECELlA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk Terry Wayne Cundiff, for Piedmont Properties, LLC 445 Elm Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Dear Mr. Cundiff: 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, July 18, 2011, 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 Terry Wayne Cundiff, Valerie S. Eagle and Piedmont Property, LLC, that property located at 445 and 435 Elm Avenues, S. W., be rezoned from RM-1 Residential Mixed Density District to CN, Commercial-Neighborhood District. 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 July 18th public hearing. Failure to appear could result in a deferral of the matter until a later date. Sincerely, ,.'.- ('r) . Stephanie M. Moon, MMC ~ . City Clerk SMM:ctw Enclosure . 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 JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC City Clerk July 7,2011 To Adjoining Property Owners 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, July 18, 2011, 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 Terry Wayne Cundiff, Valerie S. Eagle and Piedmont Property, LLC, that property located at 445 and 435 Elm Avenues, S. W., be rezoned from RM-1 Residential Mixed Density District to CN, Commercial-Neighborhood District. 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. Sincerely, . _,H ... ( . . ()yj Stephanie M. Moon, M~:1()' City Clerk SMM:ctw j.'.. .,..!'t , REZONlNG REQUEST- RM-1 to CN Terry Wayne Cundiff and Valerie S. Eagle and Piedmont Property, LLC 445 Elm ave., S.W. and 435 Elm Ave., S.W. Tax Nos. 1020113 and 1020114 ) )AFFIDAVIT ) COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) ) TO-WIT: ) CITY OF ROANOKE The affiant, Rebecca Cockram, 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 23rd day of May, 2011, notices of a public hearing to be held on the 16th day of June, 2011, on the request captioned above to the owner or agent of the parcels as set out below: Tax No. Owner MailinQ Address 1020101 WILLIAMS E RAY 1718 ASPEN ST NW ROANOKE VA 24017 1020102 PIEDMONT PROPERTY LLC 540 ELLETT RD CHRISTIANSBURG VA 24073 1020103 DAY AVENUE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP PO BOX 6359 ROANOKE VA 24017 1020115 All MARIAN M 431 ELM AVE SW ROANOKE VA 24016 1020603 MARTIN WILLIAM KENT 436 ELM AVE SW ROANOKE VA 24016 1020602 1020601 SZATHMARY ROBERT & ALYCE 145 CAMPBELL AVE SW ROANOKE VA 24011 1120813 HERNANDEZMARDOEL 502 ELM AVE SW ROANOKE VA 24016 1120631 EYE-BANK OF VIRGINIA 501 ELM AVE SW ROANOKE VA 24016 , 1120614 MACHER PROPERTIES LLC 504 DAY AVE SW ROANOKE VA 24016 Also Notified: Dinah Ferrance, President Old Southwest, Inc. 402 Day Ave SW Roanoke,VA 24016 Jim Haynes 526 Marshall Avenue SW Roanoke, VA 24016 Tim Taylor 115 Mountain Avenue SW Roanoke,VA 24016 Jeff Campbell 424 Highland Avenue SW Roanoke, VA 24016 ~~~ Rebecca Cockram SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, a Notary Public, in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, this 2~Y of Ma. y, 2011. ~ R. fYbd;;;;7 Notary Public CANDACE R. MARTIN NOTARY PUBLIC Commonwealth of Virginia . ~eg. #282076 My Commission Expires I G. Michael Pace. Jr. GENTRY LOCKE RAKES &. MCIDRELLP Attorneys Facsimile 540,983,9400 (540) 983-9312 Post Office Box 40013 pace@gentrylcckecom Roanoke, Virginia 24022-0013 July 14, 2011 By Email: Elizabeth.watson(@roanokeva.gov The Honorable Mayor David A. Bowers and Members of City Council Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, Room 364 Roanoke, VA 24011 Re: Petition o/GBT Realty Corporation/or Amendment o/Proffers Dear Mayor Bowers and Council Members: We represent GBT Realty Corporation (GBT) concerning its request for an amendment of proffers to allow the development of a Dollar General store on 1.525 acres at the intersection of Riverland Road and Garden City Boulevard. This matter will come before City Council on July 18, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. I look forward to making the presentation to you. We regret that we were engaged to represent GBT in this matter after the Planning Commission hearing on June 16. Notwithstanding the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny the request, we are convinced that the amendment of existing proffers on the property is appropriate and th~t the Dollar General project can be a win-win for the neighborhood, the City and Dollar General. GBT is the contract purchaser of the property, subject to amendment of certain proffers related to its rezoning in 2002 from RM-I to C-2 for use only as a highway convenience store or a fast- food restaurant, the latter use by special exception. In the City's 2005 comprehensive rezoning, the zoning designation for the property became CG. Current zoning permits the property to be used by right as a 24-hour convenience store with gas pumps and a drive-thm window, subject to the proffers relating to development plan, parking, elevations, privacy fence, lighting, gas station canopies, and sign age. The proposed use of the property as a Dollar General store is a less intensive use and provides more safeguards for appropriate development than the approved use. Additionally, the Dollar General store will provide goods and services not currently available to the public along Riverland Road and Garden City Boulevard. Significantly, we understand the project has the 10 Franklin Road SE, Suite 800 .:. Roanoke, VA 24011':' Toll Free: 866-983-0866 lMVW,gentrylocke.com 19091/1/5534735vl GENTRY LOCKE RAKFS 0< MGDRE'" The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council July 14,2011 Page 2 support of the Garden City Civic League, as stated m the staff report to thc Planning Commission. The GBT proposal is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, which encourages commercial development at key intersections (ED P6, p. 59), and is supportive of the strategic initiative to develop underutilizcd commercial sites (p. 4). As noted, the subject property was rezoned to commercial in 2002, but has remained vacant since that time, The property consists of two contiguous parcels (4360103 and 4360104) located at the corner of Riverland Road and Garden City Boulevard. The CO zoning is consistent with existing uses and current pattern of development. The adjoining property to the north is zoned I-I and used as an AEP substation. The property to the northeast is used as an lOA grocery store and is zoned CG. The property to the east is zoned ROS, and is owned by the Western Virginia Water Authority. The property to the west is also owned by AEP and is zoned ROS. The property to the south is zoned RM-2, on which is located a residential home. The residential area located farther from the site along Rose A venue has no sidewalks, on-street parking or other attributes of the a village center. The properties to the north and northeast are already commercially developed in traditional style (parking in front). The City revised its zoning ordinance on May 16,2011. Ordinance No. 39122-051611 states a new purpose of CO zoned property, which is "to permit motor vehicle dependent uses that are generally developed as single use developments on individual lots, subject to landscaping, access and signage standards." Section 36.2-314(c). The proposed use is consistent with the CO purpose and meets the new standards imposed by the ordinance. In addition, OBT has included in its development plan a 10-foot shared usc path (paved concrete) connecting to Mill Mountain trails, curb and gutter, an 8-foot planting strip with 13 deciduous street trees, a IS-foot buffer yard on the west, and a 10- foot buffer yard on the south. Only one street access on Garden City Boulevard is proposed. By contrast, the development plan for the convenience store approved in 2002 contains none of these amenities, and allows access from both Garden City Boulevard and Riverland Road. It is clear from the staff report and the minutes of the Planning Commission hearing on June 16, 2011, that City staff prefers a village center style development. However, a village center concept is more appropriate for property zoned CN, which is "intended to promote pedestrian- oriented development," or certain CG zoned property that has village center attributes, such as sidewalks and on-street parking, none of which are present near the subject property. A village center might be viable if existing properties conformed to this style, or if all propelties in a designated village area were undeveloped, which is not the case here. Furthermore, vision 2001- 2010 does not identify Garden City Boulevard and Riverland Road as a village center. The Oarden City plan identifies three potential village centers: Garden City Boulevard and Hartsook 19091/]/5534735v] GENTRY LOCKE RAKES & MCIDRE'" The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council July 14,2011 Page 3 Boulevard, Garden City Boulevard between Ray and Victory Roads, and Yellow Mountain Road and Garden City Boulevard. Vision 2001-2020 identifies a village center at Bennington and Riverland Road. Garden City Boulevard and Riverland Road are not mentioned in either plan. Accordingly, we believe imposing a village center concept on the proposed development is unfounded and inappropriate. At the Planning Commission hearing on June 16, 2011, City staff and the Planning Commission expressed three primary concerns about the proposed project - building orientation, impervious surfaces, and building facade. With respect to the building orientation, City staff prefers a building with its entrance set close to the street and parking in the rear. City staff and the Planning Commission want the Dollar General building moved to the east so that it is at the intersection of Riverland Road and Garden City Boulevard, and with parking in the rear. However, Dollar General uscs trucks that are the standard 70 feet long to make deliveries to the store. If the building and parking area were to be "flipped" there is insufficient space for the trucks to turn around, which would require them to back out onto Garden City Boulevard, creating a public safety and liability hazard. We will present a visual demonstration of this at the public hearing. Staff and the PlaIUling Commission also want the drive aisle narrowed from 36 feet to the City minimum of 24 feet. Dollar General can narrow the drive aisle on the northern half of the parking lot, but the drive aisle needs to be widcr on the southern half of the parking lot to accommodate the truck turning radius requirements. The May 16, 2011 zoning ordinance imposed new requirements for ground floor fayade transparency. The proposed development satisfies these requirements (Sections 36.2-316 and 36.2-319). Section 36.2-316 also requires that impervious surface not exceed 85% of lot area. The proposed development also satisfies these requirements. With respect to the building fayade, staff expressed concerns about the window configuration and fayade finishes. However, on May 16, 2011, City Council adopted new fayade standards. The fayade for the proposed Dollar General store satisfies all of these new standards, including with respect to glass. The front of the building on Riverland Road is masonry painted a "light stone" color. The Garden City Boulevard side is 40% masonry. The other two sides are metal, painted the same color. Notwithstanding, GBT and Dollar General are willing to discuss and resolve these issues with City staff. In summary, the request to amend the 2002 proffers to pennit the development of the property by GBT for use as a Dollar General store satisfies the City's requirements under the CG zoning designation. The request is also consistent with Vision 2001-2010. The 2002 current zoning 1909 J/1/5534735v I GENTRY LOCKE RAKES & MClDRE'" The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council July 14,2011 Page 4 permits by right a 24-hour highway convenience store with gas pumps and a drive-thru window. The proposed Dollar General provides a better alternative, with operating hours between 9:00 am - 8:00 pm, Monday - Saturday, and 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Sundays, which is much less intensive and will generate less traffic. The building orientation is farther away from the resident on the adjacent property than the approved convenience store. The development plan provides a pedestrian access trail and buffering and screening not found in the 2002 development plan. For all of these reason, we believe GBT's request to amend the existing proffers is appropriate, satisfies all of the City's standards for development on this CG zoned parcel, provides an appreciably better alternative to the previously approved use of the property, and is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. We also believe, however, that it is best for all concerned to ask you to refer this matter back to the Planning Commission for further evaluation. This will give GBT and Dollar General another opportunity to work with City staff and find a reasonable way to address the concerns contained in the staff report and at the June 16 public hearing. We will then come again before you with what we all hope will be an improved and acceptable project for you to consider and approve. Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to further discussing this with you on Monday night. Very truly yours, GENTRY LOCKE RAKES & MOORE, LLP ~L G. Michael Pace, Jr. GMP:wgb cc: Christopher P. Morrill Cluis Chittum Dylan Tarr Austin Rogers 19091 (J /5534 735vl 6 '\..~, / ,-,^- ""- ~ f\1(rr A COPTE: D IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA AN ORDINANCE to amend S36.2-100, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and the Official Zoning Map" City of Roanoke, Virginia, dated December 5, 2005, as amended, by amending certain proffers incorporated by Ordinance No. 36175-121602, adopted December 16, 2002, pertaining to certain properties located on Riverland Road, S.E., and Garden City Boulevard, S.E.; and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. WHEREAS, Austin Rogers, on behalf of GBT Realty Corporation, has made application to the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia ("City Council"), to amend proffered conditions as they pertain to 1261 Riverland Road, S.E., and 0 Garden City Boulevard, S.E., bearing Official Tax Nos. 4360103 and 4360104, respectively; WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission, after giving proper notice to all concerned as required by S36.2-540, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and after conducting a public hearing on the matter, has made its recommendation to Council; WHEREAS, a public heating was held by City Council on such application at its meeting on July 18, 2011, after due and timely notice thereof as required by S36.2-540, 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 proposed amendment; and WHEREAS, '" this Council, after considering the aforesaid application, the recommendation made to this Council by the Planning Commission, the City's Comprehensive Plan, and the matters presented at the public hearing, fmds that the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice, requires the amending of certain proffers as they pertain to properties located at 1261 Riverland Road, S.E., and 0 Garden City Boulevard, O-GBT Realty-amend existing proffers. doc 1 S.E., bearing Official Tax Nos. 4360103 and 4360104, respectively, as set forth in the Zoning Amended Application No.1 dated May 23, 2011. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council ofthe City of Roanoke that: 1. Certain proffers accepted by City Council when it adopted Ordinance No. 36175- 121602, on December 16,2002, with respect to properties located at 1261 Riverland Road, S.E., bearing Official Tax No. 4360103, and 0 Garden City Boulevard, S.E., bearing Official Tax No. 4360104, be amended as set forth in the Zoning Amended Application No. 1 dated May 23, 2011; that such properties be zoned CG, Commercial General District, with the conditions proffered by the applicant as set forth in the Zoning Amended Application No.1 dated May 23, 2011; and that g36.2-l00, Code of the 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 such action. 2. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: City Clerk O-GBT Realty-amend existing proffers,doc 2 To: Meeting: Subject: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council July 18, 2011 Request from Austin Rogers, on behalf of GBT Realty Corporation, to amend Proffered Condition Nos. 5 and 7 and repeal Proffered Condition Nos. 1, 2 and 6, as such proffers are set forth in the Second Amended Petition to Rezone filed on November 13, 2002, and accepted by City Council by the adoption of Ordinance No. 36175-121602, as they pertain to the parcel of lands at 1261 Riverland Road, S E., bearing tax no. 4360103, and 0 Garden City Boulevard, S.E., bearing tax no. 4360104, such amendment of proffers to allow for the use of the property as a 10,650 square foot discount retail sales establishment, as set forth in the Amendment of Proffered Conditions Amended Application No.1 dated May 23, 2011. The proposed general usage of the property is retail sales~ The comprehensive plan designates the property for commercial use. Planning Commission Public Hearing and Recommendation The Planning Commission held a public hearing on Thursday, June 16, 2011. By a vote of 0 - 6, (Mr. Hale absent), the motion to recommend approval failed. The Commission found that the proposed site layout and front building facades are not consistent with the design principles set forth in the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Garden City Neighborhood Plan. Application Information Request: o icial Tax Nos.: Site Area: Existin Zonin : Pro osed Zonin : Amendment of Proffered Conditions (Ordinance No. 36175-121602) WS Associates of Vir inia LLC (Victor Foti) GBT Realt Cor oration (Austin Ro ers) Gresham, Smith, & Partners (D Ian Tarr} __ Maribeth B. Mills 1261 Riverland Road SE and Garden City Boulevard SE 4360103 and 4360104 1.525 Acres Total CG, Commercial General District with conditions CG, Commercial General District with conditions Existin Land Use: Pro osed Land Use: Neighborhood Plan: Specified Future Land Use: Filing Date: Vacant Retail sales establishment Garden City Neighborhood Plan Commercial Original Application: May 3, 2011; Amended A Iication No.1: Ma 23, 2011 Background The subject properties were rezoned in December of 2002 from RM-1, Residential Mixed-Density District, to C-2, General Commercial District with conditions, to permit the construction of a highway convenience store and fast food restaurant. Conditions adopted with this rezoning limited the property to these two uses in a 9,750 square foot, one-story building with gas pumps, a drive-through window, and 28 parking spaces. To mitigate the development's impact on surrounding properties, specific building elevations, a board-on- board privacy fence, shielded lighting, gas pump canopy standards, and freestanding signage standards were also conditioned. The applicant requests to amend the proffered conditions adopted in 2002 to repeal the proffered development plan, building elevation, and gas canopy standards. The list of permitted uses of the property would be expanded and a prohibition on readerboard signs would be added. Existing proffers related to fencing and site lighting would be retained in their current form. The applicant indicates intent to construct a 10,640 square foot retail sales establishment (Dollar General) and 35-space parking area. The applicant's original application proffered a development plan and building elevations. However, when the applicant indicated an unwillingness to provide a plan consistent with design principles of the Comprehensive Plan, staff requested that these items be deleted from the proffers rather than requiring adherence to a plan that is inconsistent with the design principles. Conditions Proffered by the Applicant , . The applicant hereby requests that the following proffered conditions enacted by Ordinance No. 36175-121602 be amended as they pertain to Official Tax Nos. 4360103 and 4360104. 1. Tne property will developed in substantial confonnity 'v',rith the De'v'elopment Plan made by Lumsden Associates, dated May 10, 2001, and attached to this amended petition as exhibit B, subject to the following changes: a; Any changes required by the City during the Comprehensi'v'e Site Plan revie'v'v'; 2 b; 28 parking spaces shall be provided. 2. The building will be constructed in substantial conformity with the elevations prepared by T.A. Graham, Architect, dated January 22, 2002, a copy of '~vhich is attached to this amended petition as exhibit c. 3. A board-on-board privacy fence, six feet high from grade, shall be erected between the property and the adjoining residence on Garden City Boulevard, except that the fence shall be stepped down to a finished point that allows for the minimum sight triangle at the point of vehicular access on Garden City Boulevard. 4. All lighting on the property shall consist of fixtures with shields designed to minimize illumination of any off-site property. 5. This property shall be used only as a highway convenience store and fast food restaurant, if a special exception for it is granted. Only the following uses shall be permitted on the subject property: a. Business service establishment b. Medical clinic c. Office, general or professional d. Caterer, commercial e. Mixed-use building, limited to the commercial uses listed herein f Studio/multimedia production facility g. Bakery, confectionary or similar food production, Retail h. Contractor or special tradesman shop, General or Special Trade i. Dry cleaning or laundry pick-up station j. General service establishment k. Pet grooming I. Retail sales establishment m. Workshop n. Club, lodge, civic, or social organization o. Community center p. Eating establishment q. Heath and fitness center r. Meeting hall s. Artist studio t. Community garden u. Day care center, Adult v. Day care center, Child w. Educational facilities, business school for nonindustrial trade x. Educational facilities, Elementary/middle school y. Educational facilities, school for the arts z. Government offices or other government facilities, not otherwise listed in this table aa. Library 3 bb. Broadcasting studio or station cc. Utility distribution, basic dd. Wireless telecommunication facilities, stealth 6. Any canopy over the gas pump islands shall have a maximum clear unobstructed height to its underside not to exceed fourteen (14) feet six (6) inches and maximum O\/erall height not to exceed sixteen (16) feet six (6) inches; there shall be no illumination of any portion of the fascia of the canopy; the vertical dimension of the fascia of such canopy shall be no more than two (2) feet; and signs attached to or on such canopy shall not be illuminated and shall not extend beyond the ends or extremities of the fascia of the canopy to whic;h or on 'vvhich they are attached. Any lighting fixtures of sources of light that are a part of the underside of the canopy shall be recessed into the underside of the canopy so as not to protrude belm.,,- the canopy ceiling. All such lighting associated 'v'v'ith the canopy shall be directed dO\1'v'nward toward the pump islands and shall not be directed out'vvard or el:'v"v'ay from the site. 7. Freestanding signs on the subject property shall be limited in number to one (1) which sign shall be located either on the Riverland Road frontage or the northeast corner of the property at the intersection of Riverland Road and Garden City Boulevard. Said sign shall be no more than 20 feet in height with a sign surface area, per side, not to exceed 100 square feet. Electronic readerboards shall be prohibited. Considerations Surroundinq Zoning and Land Use: ZoninCl District Land Use North CG, Commercial General District Retail sales establishment (Sanco and 1-1, Light Industrial District Druq) and utility distribution. South RM-2, Residential Mixed-Density Single-family residences. District East ROS, Recreation and Open Space Vacant. District West ROS, Recreation and Open Space Vacant. District Compliance with the Zoninq Ordinance: Development of the building and site would be subject to these requirements of the CG District: · A minimum 25 percent ground floor fa~ade transparency and entrance on the building fa~ade meeting the maximum front yard setback requirement and a 4 minimum 12.5 percent ground floor fac;ade transparency on any other fac;ade facing a public street (Section 36.2-319). . Pedestrian accommodations from the primary entrance to the public sidewalk (Section 36.2-318). . No parking between the right-of-way and the principal building (Section 36.2- 654(d)(2)). This provision applies to only one of the two frontages. . Buffer yards along both side lot lines (Section 36.2-647). Current zoning regulations for corner lots require that the building be located near only one of the two street frontages. Additionally, the requirement that parking not be located between the building and the street frontage applies only to one of the two street frontages, Ideally, however, on a lot with corner frontages, the building would be constructed near both street frontages, with parking located to the interior of the site. Under current zoning regulations, the developer has the option' of choosing the street frontage on which to meet maximum yard requirements and minimum glazing (window) requirements. Recent experience has shown that providing this option becomes problematic when a developer chooses to pull the building back from more active frontages and place it closer to adjoining residential areas. In response, staff is in the process of developing a proposal to amend the zoning ordinance to require buildings to address streets consistent with commercial design principles. The City's ability to accept proffered conditions provides an opportunity for the applicant to ensure a more desirable site layout than what results from meeting the minimum requirements of the zoning ordinance. Pursuant to See. 36.2-630, the developer would be required to install streetscape improvements within the right-of-way along Riverland Road SE and Garden City Boulevard, SE. Given the site's location along a future greenway corridor, such improvements should conform to the Street Design Guidelines for the City of Roanoke, which specify curb and gutter, an 8-foot wide planting strip with large deciduous trees, a 1 O-foot wide shared use path, and an ADA curb ramp at the intersection. Use of the property, currently limited to a 'highway convenience store' and 'fast food restaurant', would be expanded to include 30 of the permitted uses of the CG District. Any of the listed uses could be appropriate for this location either as primary or ancillary uses. Restrictions on freestanding signs would be expanded to prohibit electronic readerboard signs. Under current zoning regulations for buffer yards, the developer has an option to provide either a fence with a small width buffer yard or a wider buffer yard 5 with no fence. The proffered condition, which is being retained, specifies that the six-foot tall fence would be incorporated into the buffer yard. Conformity with the Comprehensive Plan and Neiqhborhood Plan: Both Vision 2001-2020 and the Garden City Neighborhood Plan stress the importance of applying pedestrian oriented design principles to new construction, especially in identified village center such as the intersection of Riverland Road SE and Garden City Boulevard SE. The existing development pattern of this village center can be described as linear, low-density, and disjointed. Parcels are not used to their maximum potential and excessively- large surface parking lots are accessed by multiple vehicular entrances. The Design Principles of Vision 2001-2020 recommends that buildings be used to define a public street with minimal parking located in a subordinate location. This compact form of development maximizes the use of the City's scarce land resources and encourages pedestrian activity. Staff recommended these changes to the applicant to make the proposal more consistent with the City's design principles: 1. Site the building at the corner of Riverland Road and Garden City Boulevard, while still respecting the Garnand Branch floodway, with parking to the side and/or rear of the building. The concept plan shows the building sited away from Garden City Boulevard with parking located between the building and this frontage. Staff and the Commission believe it is critical to have the building address both street frontages by locating it near the street intersection. 2. Reconfigure the windows so that they are of consistent size and spacing. 3. Apply a consistent finish material to the building elevations visible from the street. The proposed building exterior is a combination of materials. Split-faced concrete block covers the exterior on the Riverland Road fa<;ade and a portion of the Garden City Boulevard facade. Corrugated metal panels cover the remainder of the bUilding and are the predominant exterior finish. 4. Reduce the width of drive aisles to the minimum allowed by the City's Zoning Ordinance to decrease the amount of excessive and unnecessary impervious surface on site. The Commission and staff believe that adherence to such design principles is essential to maintaining the viability of the adjacent residential use and become more critical at prominent locations where more neighborhood-oriented commercial development/redevelopment is desired. The following policies of Vision 2001-2020 are relevant in the consideration of this application: / 6 · EC P2. Greenways. Roanoke will develop a high-quality network of regional greenways for recreation, conservation, and transportation. · EC P4. Environmental quality. Roanoke will protect the environment and ensure quality air and water for citizens of the region. o EC A 13. Limit the amount of impervious surfaces to reduce runoff. · ED P6. Commercial development. Roanoke will encourage commercial development in appropriate areas (i.e. key intersections and centers) of Roanoke to serve the needs of citizens and visitors. · ED PB. Village centers. Village centers will be pursued as an economic development strategy to strengthen neighborhoods and the City's economy. · IN P4. Parking. Roanoke will encourage on-street parking wherever possible and discourage excessive surface parking lots. ' The following policies of the Garden City Neighborhood Plan are relevant in the consideration of this application: . Community Design Policies: o Development patterns will be organized around four commercial centers located long Garden City Boulevard. o Provide continuous pedestrian and bicycle access along Garden City Boulevard. · Economic Development Policies: o Village centers should provide a pedestrian oriented commercial area for nearby residents. · Infrastructure Policies: o Curb, gutter, and sidewalk will be provided for all new developments. Appropriate species of trees should be planted as a part of such improvements. · Quality of Life Policies: o The greenway routes of the Roanoke Valley Conceptual Greenway Plan will be developed to enhance the quality of life in the area. · Develop the Garnand Branch Greenway with a combination of on and off-road facilities. Conformity with Vision 200 i -2020's Design Principles: Desi n Princi les: Building location and deSign should be considered as important elements of the streetscape and should be used to define the street corridor as a public place, es eciall at ma'or intersections. Parkin should be located on the A lication's Con ormit : The proposed building does not define the streetscape. A plan showing the building repositioned to address the corner of Riverland Road and Garden City Boulevard should be roffered. Parkin has been located at the 7 street or to the rear or side of principal buildings. Village centers should have broad sidewalks that provide strong pedestrian links into the surroundin nei hborhoods. Planting strips should be used to accommodate street trees. Visual clutter and excessive lighting should be discouraged. Signs should be consolidated and attractively designed. Planninq Commission Public Hearinq: corner of Riverland Road and Garden City Boulevard, the most prominent portion of the site, which is inconsistent with design rinci les. A 10 foot shared use path has been provided around the perimeter of the site along Riverland Road and Garden Cit Boulevard. An 8 foot planting strip with large deciduous trees to be selected from the Street Design Guidelines has been rovided. Shielded lighting and maximum freestanding signage standards have been proffered. Only one sign, would be permitted with a maximum height of 20 feet and sign area of 100 square feet. The CG District, as it applies to this site, allows for two freestanding signs with a maximum height of 25 feet and sign area of 1 square foot per linear foot of lot frontage on which the sign is located. Electronic readerboards would also be rohibited. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 16, 2011. One citizen, a resident of the adjacent property, spoke in opposition to the request. Mr. Chittum reported that staff could not support the application in its current form, primarily-because of the building location and the excessive width of the parking aisle. Commission members discussed the applicant's unwillingness to respond to staff recommendations on building placement, parking aisle width, and fa<;ade improvements. Mr. Williams discussed the underused shopping center near the site and said we shouldn't be expanding commercial areas until other existing commercial sites are built-out. 8 Mr. Jason Mogensen, a resident at 2237 Garden City Boulevard (which adjoins the subject property), stated that he agreed that there were plenty of shopping areas and parking and the area seemed to be pretty vacant. He stated that it seemed unnecessary to be the way it was proposed. Commission members questioned the orientation of the building and parking area and suggested an alternative site layout. The applicant responded that they needed this orientation so customers could see the parking lot and so large trucks could make deliveries to the site. The Commission expressed concerns that poor commercial site and building layout may compromise the viability of adjacent residential development and result in further commercial creep. Ms. Katz stated if you have good commercial design next to a home that is much less likely to happen. Mr. Futrell added that the site is also next to a recreational area and the parking area for the Mill Mountain trails. He stated that we are promoting the Roanoke Region as an outdoor area. He said he could not support seeing something that meets only minimum requirements and detracts from the beauty of the area. <":..t, Angela Penn, Chair tv City Planning Commission cc: Chris Morrill, City Manager William M. Hackworth, City Attorney Steven J. Talevi, Assistant City Attorney 9 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: /May 23, 2011 ROANOKE II~>tCflC~l~~J~;t8_E!iht;:~~; ~ Submittal Number: lAm ended Application No.1 , o Rezoning, Not Otherwise Listed o Rezoning, Conditional o Rezoning to Planned Unit Development o Establishment of Comprehensive Sign Overlay District ~~~~Yn~~ [8] Amendment of Proffered Conditions o Amendment of Planned Unit Development Plan o Amendment of Comprehensive Sign Overlay District Address: 1261 Riverland Road SE and Garden City Blvd SE Official Tax No(s).: 14360103 and 4360104 Existi~g Base Zoning: .. ICG} Commercial-General (If multiple zones, please manually enter all dlstncts.) Ordinance No(s). for Existing Conditions (If applicable): 136175-121602 ICG, Commercial-General I Proposed Land Use: IRetail I [8] With Conditions o Without Conditions + 1 (540) 314-8000 I I Name: W 5 Associates of Virginia LLC (Representative: Victor Foti) Phone Number: - Address: 15041 A Benois Road; Roanoke VA 24014 d~_ J.. J-d:. J ~, Property Owner's Signature: I E-Mail: I Phone Number: I +1 (615) 370-0670 I "E.~rvrail: larogers@gbtrealty.com I Phone Number: I +1 (617) 770-8159 J E-Mail: Idylan_tarr@9spnet.com IX Completed application form and checklist. IX. Written narrative explaining the reason for the request. IX Location map. 15I. Adjoining property owners list. IX Metes and bounds description, if applicable. IX Required fee. C Concept plan meeting the Application Requirements of item #4 in Zoning Amendment Procedures, r Written proffers. r Concept plan meeting the Application Requirements of item #4 in Zoning Amendment Procedures, Please label as 'development -- plan' if proffered. r Development plan meeting the Application Requirements of item #4 in Zoning Amendment Procedures, C Comprehensive signage plan meeting the requirements of Section 36.2-336(d) of the City's Zoning Ordinance. IX Amended development plan meeting the Application Requirements of item #4 in Zoning Amendment Procedures, if applicable. r Amended concept plan meeting the Application Requirements of item #4 in Zoning Amendment Procedures, if applicable. IX Written proffers to be repealed. IX Written proffers to be adopted, if applicable. If some of the existing proffers are to be retained, please include these in this list. Ix: Copy of previously adopted Ordinance. C Amended development plan meeting the Application Requirements of item #4 in Zoning Amendment Procedures, C Copy of previously adopted Ordinance. C Amended comprehensive signage plan meeting the requirements of Section 36.2-336(d) of the City's Zoning Ordinance. C Copy of previously adopted Ordinance. C A Traffic Impact Study in compliance with Appendix B-2(e) of the City's Zoning Ordinance. r Cover sheet. r Traffic impact analysis. r Concept plan. e: Proffered conditions, if applicable. r Required fee, *An electronic copy of this application and checklist can be found at www.roanokeva.gov/pbd by clicking 'Applications, Agreements, Bonds, and Schedule of Fees', A complete packet must be submitted each time an application is amended, unless otherwise specified by staff. Narrative explainin~ the reason for the request: The applicant would like to amend the proffers as adopted by the city council to allow for use of the property as a discount retail store as well as some other uses as outlined in the amended proffers below. The proposed development would consist of a 10,640 square foot retail sales establishment and thirty five parking spaces. The applicant will, per the zoning ordinance, install privacy fence along the south and west sides of the property as part of the required landscape buffers. The applicant believes this use of retail sales establishment is in character with the neighborhood and in line with the previously approved proposal. The proposed use is less impactful to the neighborhood in both traffic generation and possible environmental impacts than the previously approved proposal. With the ~ site having been vacant since the 2002 rezoning, it has become apparent that the limitations put on the property by the existing proffers have hindered its development. The applicant believes amendment of the proffers will allow the property to be developed and redeveloped in line with the city's vision for the area. Metes and bounds description of property: Tax Map# 4360104: BEGINNING AT REBAR FOUND IN THE SOUTHERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF RIVERLAND ROAD S.E., THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY THE FOLLOWING COURSES; ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 8 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 17 SECONDS, A LENGTH OF 167.36 FEET, A RADIUS OF 1175.91 FEET, A CHORD LENGTH OF 167.22 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 77 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST TO A REBAR FOUND, ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 5 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 21 SECONDS, A LENGTH OF 60.76 FEET, A RADIUS OF 666.62 FEET, A CHORD OF 60.74 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 84 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 56 SECONDS EAST TO A REBAR FOUND, SOUTH 51 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 44 SECONDS EAST 62.49 FEET TO A REBAR FOUND IN THE WESTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF GARDEN CITY BOULEVARD; THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 9 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 21 SECONDS, A LENGTH OF 91.71 FEET, A RADIUS OF 547.96 FEET, A CHORD OF 91.60 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 06 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST TO A REBAR FOUND; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY NORTH 71 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 34 SECONDS WEST 284.80 FEET TO A REBAR FOUND; THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 26 SECONDS EAST, PASSING AN ANGLE IRON FOUND AT 71.42 FEET, A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 80.31 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 0.608 ACRES. Tax Map # 4360103 BEGINNING AT REBAR FOUND IN THE WESTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF GARDEN CITY BOULEVARD, THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY THE FOLLOWING COURSES; ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 0 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 40 SECONDS, A LENGTH OF 1.54 FEET, A RADIUS OF 547.96 FEET, A CHORD OF 1.54 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 11 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST TO A POINT, SOUTH 11 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 34 SECONDS WEST 103.10 FEET TO A REBAR FOUND, ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 4 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 37 SECONDS, A LENGTH OF 20.36 FEET, A RADIUS OF 261.48 FEET, A CHORD OF 20.35 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 13 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 22 SECONDS WEST TO A REBAR FOUND, SOUTH 74 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST 18.97 FEET TO A REBAR FOUND, SOUTH 18 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST 19.90 FEET TO A REBAR FOUND; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY NORTH 71 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 34 SECONDS WEST, 285.03 FEET TO A REBAR FOUND; THENCE NORTH 05 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 26 SECONDS EAST 147.00 FEET TO A REBAR FOUND; THENCE SOUTH 71 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 34 SECONDS EAST 284.80 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 0.917 ACRES. Right-or-Wav dedication along Riverland Road S.E. -1.194 SQ. Ft. BEGINNING AT A REBAR FOUND IN THE SOUTHERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF RIVERLAND ROAD S.E., THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT -OF - WAY ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 8 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 17 SECONDS, A LENGTH OF 167.36 FEET, A RADIUS OF 1175.91 FEET, A CHORD OF 167.22 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 77 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST TO A REBAR FOUND; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HA VING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 5 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 21 SECONDS, A LENGTH OF 60.76 FEET, A RADIUS OF 666.92 FEET, A CHORD OF 60.74 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 84 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 56 SECONDS EAST TO A REBAR FOUND; THENCE SOUTH 51 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 44 SECONDS EAST 11.10 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE LEAVING THE EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ALONG THE NEW PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY OF RIVERLAND ROAD S.E. ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 11 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 59 SECONDS, A RADIUS OF 1180.91 FEET, A LENGTH OF 237.36 FEET, A CHORD OF 236.96 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 79 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 5 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 26 SECONDS EAST 5.09 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Right-or-Wav dedication along Garden City Blvd S.E. -1.710 SQ. Ft. BEGINNING AT A REBAR FOUND IN THE WESTERN RIGHT-OF- WAY OF GARDEN CITY BLVD S.E., THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF- WAY THE FOLLOWING COURSES; ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 9 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 21 SECONDS, A LENGTH OF 91.71 FEET, A RADIUS OF 547.96 FEET, A CHORD OF 91.60 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 06 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST TO A REBAR FOUND, ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 0 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 40 SECONDS, A LENGTH OF 1.54 FEET, A RADIUS OF 547.96 FEET, A CHORD OF 1.54 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 11 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST TO A POINT, SOUTH 11 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 34 SECONDS WEST 103.10 FEET TO A REBAR FOUND; THENCE LEAVING THE EXISTING RIGHT-OF- WAY AND ALONG THE NEW PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY OF GARDEN CITY BLVD. S.E. NORTH 5 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST 203.30 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 51 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 44 SECONDS EAST 13.86 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Written proffers to be amended: The applicant hereby requests that the following proffered conditions enacted by Ordinance No. 36175-121602 be amended as they pertain to Official Tax Nos. 4360103 and 4360104. 1. The property will be developed in substmti~1 conformity with the Development PI::m m3de by Lumsden /\(;SOci3tes, d3ted May 10, 2001, 3nd att3ched to this amended petition 3S Exhibit B, Subject to the following changes: ~. Any changes required by the City during the Comprehensive Site Plan revimv; b. 28 parking spaces shall be provided; 2. The building '.viII be constructed in substantial conformity with the elev3tions prep3red by T.A Grah3m, ,^.rchitect, d3ted January 22, 2002,3 copy of \vhich is attached to this amended petition as Exhibit C. 3. A board-an-board privacy fence, six feet high from grade, shall be erected between the property and the adjoining residence on Garden City Boulevard, except that the fence shall be stepped down to a finished point that allows for the minimum sight triangle at the point of vehicular access on Garden City Boulevard. 4. All lighting on the property shall consist of fixtures with shields designed to minimize illumination of any off-site property. 5. This property shall be used only 3(; a highway convenience store 3nd f3st food rostaurant, if 3 sped31 exception for it is granted. Only the following uses shall be permitted on the subject property: a. Business service establishment b. Medical clinic c. Office, general or professional d. Caterer, commercial e. Mixed-use building, limited to the commercial uses listed herein f. Studio/multimedia production facility g. Bakery, confectionary or similar food production, Retail h. Contractor or tradesman shop, General or Special Trade i. Dry cleaning or laundry pick-up station j. General service establishment k. Nursery or greenhouse, commercial I. Personal service establishment m. Pet grooming n. Retail sales establishment o. Workshop p. Club, lodge, civic or social organization q. Community center r. Eating establishment s. Health and fitness center t. Meeting hall u. Artist studio v. Community garden w. Day care center, Adult x. Day care center, Child y. Educational facilities, business school for nonindustrial trade z. Educational facilities, Elementary/middle school aa. Educational facilities, Industrial trade school bb. Educational facilities, school for the arts cc. Government offices or other government facilities, not otherwise listed in this table dd. Library ee. Broadcasting studio or station ft. Utility distribution or collection, basic gg. Wireless telecommunication facility, stealth 6. ^ny canopy over the gas pump islands shall have a maximum clear, unobstructed height to its underside not to exceed fourteen (14) feet six (6) inches and maximum overall height not to exceed sixteen (16) feet six (6) inches; there shall bo no illumination of any portion of the bscia of the canopy; the vertioal dimension of the fascia of such canopy shall be no more than 1\"10 (2) feet; and signs attached to or on such canopy shall not be illuminated and shall not extend beyond the ends or extremities of tho fascia of the canopy to which or on which they are attached. /\ny lighting fixtures or source!:: of light that are a part of the underside of the canopy shall be recessed into the underside of the canopy so as not to protrude belm", the canopy ceiling. ,^.I1 such lighting associated with the canopy shall be directed downward toward the pump islands and shdll not be directod outv.'ard or away from the site. 7. Freestanding signs on the subject property shall be limited in number to one (1) which sign shall be located either on the Riverland Road frontage or the northeast corner of the property at the intersection of River/and Road and Garden City Boulevard. Said sign shall be no more than 20 feet in height with a sign surface area, per side, not to exceed 100 square feet. Electronic readerboards shall be prohibited. ,.~ c$. A ()11' 7\,,:>. \~ \; ..._-~---------------- IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, The 16th day of December, 2002. No. 36175-121602. AN ORDINANCE to amend ~36.1-3, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and Sheet No. 436, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, to rezone certain property within the City, subject to ce11ain conditions proffered by the applicant; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance. WHEREAS, WS Associates of Virginia, L.L.C., has made application to the Council of the City of Roanoke to have the hereinafter described property rezoned from to RM-l, Residential Multi-Family, Low-Density District, to C-2, General Commercial District, subject to certain conditions proffered by the applicant; and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission, which after giving proper notice to all concerned as required by 936."1-693, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and after conducting a public hearing on the matter, has made its recommendation to Council; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was. held by City Council on said application at its meeting on December 16,2002, after due and timely notice thereof as required by 936.1-693, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, at which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be hear.d~ both ror and against the proposed rezoning; 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, is of the opinion that the hereinafter described property should be rezoned as herein provided. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. Section 36.1-3, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and Sheet No. 436 of the Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, be amended in the following particular and no other: II Those two tracts ofland located at the intersection of 1261 Riverland Road, S.E., and Garden City Boulevard, S.E., identified as Official Tax Map Numbers 4360104 and 4360] 03, and designated on Sheet No. 436 of the Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, be, and are hereby rezoned from RM~l, Residential Multi~Family, Low-Density District, to C-2, General Commercial District, subject to the proffers contained in the Second Amended Petition filed in the Clerk's Office on November 13,2002, and that Sheet No. 436 of the Zone Map be changed in this respect. 2. Pursuantto the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ~ /.L ATTEST: H:\ORDINANCESIO-IlEZO. WS ASSOC OF VA 121602.DOC \ i . ---*-.~.~~--_._-- --..----..--..-.--.--... IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE. VIRGINIA IN RE: Rezoning of two tracts of land located at tbe intersection of 1261 Riverland Road, S.E. and Garden City Boulevard, S.E., identified as official Tax Map Numbers. 4360104 and 4360103, from RM-1, Residential Multi-Family, Low-Density District, to C-2, General Commercial District, such rezoning to be subject to certain conditions. SECOND AMENDED PETITION - TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA: Petitioner WS ASSOCIATES OF VIRGINIA, L.L.C. owns real property in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, containing 2 acres, more or less, located at the intersection of Riverland Road and Garden City Boulevard and being Tax Map Numbers 4360104 and 4360103. The property is currently zoned RM-l Residential Multi-Family Low-Density District. A map of the property to be rezoned is attached as Exhibit A. Pursuant to Section 36.1-690, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, Petitioner requests that the said property be rezoned from RM-l, Residential Multi-Family, Low-Density District, to C-2, General Connnercial District, subject to certain conditions set forth below, for the purpose of pemritting a highway convenience store and fast food restaurant on the property. The conceptual development plan prepared by Lumsden Associates, dated May 10, 2001, is attached hereto as Exhibit 13 ("Development Plan"). ~-~ ----...-...--..--.- --..----- ---..--- -- -. Your petitioner believes the rezoning of the property will further the intent and purposes of the City's Zoning Ordinance and Vision 2001-2020 Comprehensive Plan. This property is located along and would be oriented toward Riverland Road. This project will promote quality development and good use along the Riverland Road corridor. Landscaping and buffering is intended to protect the residential neighborhood on Garden City Boulevard. Your petitioner hereby proffers and agrees that if the said tract is rezoned as requested, that the rezoning will be subject to, and that it will (bide by, the following conditions: 1. The property will be developed in substantial conformity with the Development Plan made by Lumsden Associates, dated May 10, 2001, and attached to this amended petition as Exhibit B, subject to the following changes: (a) any changes required by the City during the Comprehensive Site Plan review; (b) 28 parking spaces shall be provided; 2. The building will be constructed in substantial conformity with the elevations prepared by T. A. Graham, Architect, dated January 22,2002, a copy of which is attached to this amended petition as Exhibit C. 3. A board-on-board privacy fence, six feet high from grade, shall be erected between the property and the adjoining residence on Garden City Boulevard, except that 2 . - .- ~~".."._ _ 4______.~ . . ___ "__". the fence shall be stepped down to a finished point that allows for the minimum sight triangle at the point of vehicular access on Garden City Boulevard. 4. All lighting on the property shall consist of fixtures with shields designed to minimize illumination of any off-site property. 5. This property shall be used only as a highway convenience store and fast fo.o.d..restaurant,.if.a..spe.ciaLe.xception for it i~anted. 6. Any canopy over the gas pump islands shall have a maximum clear, unobstructed height to its underside not to exceed fourteen (14) feet six (6) inches and maximum overall height not to exceed sixteen (16) feet six (6) inches; there shall be no illuinination of any portion of the fascia of the canopy; the vertical dimension of the fascia of such canopy shall be no more than two (2) feet; and signs attached to or on such canopy shall not be illuminated and shall not extend beyond the ends or extremities of the fascia of the canopy to which or on which they are attached. Any lighting fixtures or sources of light that are a part of the underside of the canopy shall be recessed into the underside of the canopy so as not to protrude below the canopy ceiling. All such lighting associated with the canopy shall be directed downward toward the pump islands and shall not be directed outward or away from the site. 7. Freestanding signs on the subject property shall be limited in number to one (1) which sign shall be located either on the Riverland Road frontage or the northeast corner of the property at the intersection of Riverland Road and Garden City Boulevard. 3 ... -.."-.-....,. .._....__.....-~__h__.__u. _..._. .._'."_'__.~_~_._,.... Said sign shall be no more than 20 feet in height with a sign surface area, per side, not to exceed 1 00 square feet. Attached as Exhibit D are the names, addresses and tax numbers of the owners of all lots or properties immediately adjacent to, immediately across a street or road from the property to be rezoned. WHEREEORE,-Y1)ur...P.etitioner_requests_thaU:he...ab.oy.e~described.tr.act-he1ezoned as requested in accordance. with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Roanoke. I This Second Amended Petition is respectfully submitted this /3r1... day of AJalte~ ,2002. WS ASSOCIATES OF VIRGINIA, L.L.C., a Virginia limited liability Gompany BY:~F~/~ . 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N <( (J) z o ~ -' w 0:: o oc w ~ W z o i= ~ = w9 -'<-- w II t;:w w~ -';: v~ The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia Affidavit of Publication The Roanoke Times --------------------------------------------------+------------------------ I ' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I GBT REALTY CORPORATION SUITE 110 201 SUMMIT VIEW DR BRENTWOOD TN 37027 REFERENCE: 80178879 12693754 NPH-GBT Realty 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 __l~~day of JULY 2011. Witness my hand and official seal. Notary Public PUBLISHED ON: 07/01 \\111111,,/ ,\\ I, " I\. LAY~A " '... _I r IV/A', ...'" ^.... .........:'IA. " '.:::".V' X\'l .'v , ..:-'~...:\O\~ G.... M-:;' ~ r:: . \~, \c,0 " ...,.. .. :: .....: \,uv 093'v.. .. = CD : :Ij:109 ()~ : 4: :: :: : ",\:,0. ~~\SS~. :;;z: = ~ ~.... ~'( C~~\~/~\.:' If E -=:. ~ ". ~., ~..:-~ "O~ ............ ~~ ......' "" 'II10NWEf\\.'y,. ...,'" '1 \\\ "'"/11\1\ 07/08 TOTAL COST: FILED ON: 574.08 07/11/11 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING r - __ The Council of the City of ! the matte;.-,r---:' -. '. R9anoke will hold a public' , person witha"if.xgy are a 'I' hearing on Monday, July 18, ',/ needs acco Isa..!.',ty, Who; 2011, at 7:00 p,m" or as , this hearin .~s fori ; soon thereafl~r as the ,I the City C/erk~ tact" i maller,may be heard, in the i 853-2541 b€fs ce, at I CounCil Chamber, fourth i the Thurs'da ore noon on I I, floor, in the ,N,oel C. Taylor ,Ii date of the h~:~fo,r~ the, I' Municipal Building, 215 ,I above. nng lIsted Church Avenue, S,W., I GIVEN under Roanoke, Virginia, to ..l28thdayOfJun~y2~~ndthis consider the following: , Stephanie M M 1. Request from Austin f . Op~,MMC Rogers, on oehalf of GBT CIty Clerk.. Realty Corporation, to (12693754) " amend proffered conditions Y as they pertain to 1261 Riverland Road, S,E., and 0 Garden City Boulevard, S.E., i bearing Official Tax Nos. 4360103 and 4360104, respectively, such amendment of proffers to limit the use of the property to an enumerated list of uses permitted in the CG, Commercial General District, including certain general commercial and retail establishments, offices, service establishments, eating and entertainment estab- lishments, governmental, community and educational facilities, and broadcast /utility/ wireless facilities; to restrict the use of freestanding signs and" prohibit electroni'c, readerboards; to require certain fencing and lighting; and to remove proffers relating to the layout and design of the subject properties as a highway convenience store and fast food restaurant, all of which i.s set f,o r t h i nth e Amendment of Proffered Conditions Amended Application No, 1 dated May 23, 2011. The comprehens1ve plan designates the properties for commercial use, and the, proposed general usage of' the property is a 10,650 square foot discount retail sales establishment. 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 . ~' --- --------------------------------------------------+---~-------------------- ,\. ~ ~i~( Authorized~ ~ Signature:;f~~v-, Billing Services Representative ~ s1:, r,\ 'V \'rr::\.\ 19'. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council ofthe City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 18, 2011, 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 Austin Rogers, on behalf of GBT Realty Corporation, to amend proffered conditions as they pertain to 1261 Riverland Road, S.E., and 0 Garden City Boulevard, S.E., bearing Official Tax Nos. 4360103 and 4360104, respectively, such amendment ofproffers to limit the use of the property to an enumerated list of uses permitted in the CG, Commercial General District, including certain general commercial and retail establishments, offices, service establishments, eating and entertainment establishments, governmental, community and educational facilities, and broadcast/utility/wireless facilities; to restrict the use of freestanding signs and prohibit electronic readerboards; to require certain fencing and lighting; and to remove proffers relating to the layout and design of the subject properties as a highway convenience store and fast food restaurant, all of which is set forth in the Amendment of Proffered Conditions Amended Application No.1 dated May 23, 2011. The comprehensive plan designates the properties for commercial use, and the proposed general usage of the property is a 10,650 square foot discount retail sales establishment. A copy ofthe 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 ofthe hearing listed above. GIVEN under my hand this28th day of June , 2011. Stephanie M. Moon, MMC City Clerk. GBT Realty-amend proffers.doc Notice to Publisher: Publish in the Roanoke Times on Friday, July 1 and Friday July 8, 2011. Send affidavit to: Stephanie M. Moon, MMC, City Clerk 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 (540) 853-2541 Send Bill to: Austin Rogers GBT Realty Corporation 201 Summit View Drive, Suite 110 Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 (615) 370-0670 arogers@gbtrealty.com NPH-GBT Realty-amend proffers,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: clerk@roanokeva.gov STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC City Clerk JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk July 7,2011 CECELlA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk Austin Rogers GBT Realty Corporation 201 Summit View Drive, Suite 110 Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 Dear Mr. Rogers: 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, July 18, 2011, 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 request of Austin Rogers, representing GBT Realty Corporation, to amend proffered conditions as they pertain to 1261 Riverland Road, S. E., and 0 Garden City Boulevard, S. E., such amendment of proffers to limit the use of the property to an enumerated list of uses permitted in the CG, Commercial General District; to restrict the use of freestanding signs and prohibit electronic readerboards; to require certain fencing and lighting; and to remove proffers relating to the layout and design of the subject properties as a highway convenience store and fast food restaurant, all of which is set forth in the Amendment of Proffered Conditions Amended Application NO.1 dated May 23, 2011. 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 th~ July 18th public hearing. Failure to appear could result in a deferral of the matter until a later date. Sincerely, >. .J 00-" {)WJ Stephanie M. Moon, MMC rv; City Clerk SMM:ctw Enclosure ,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 JONATHAN E. CRAFT Deputy City Clerk STEPHANIE M. MOON, MMC City Clerk July 7,2011 CECELIA T. WEBB Assistant Deputy City Clerk To Adjoining Property Owners 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, July 18, 2011, 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 request of Austin Rogers, representing GBT Realty Corporation, to amend proffered conditions as they pertain to 1261 Riverland Road, S. E., and 0 Garden City Boulevard, S. E., such amendment of proffers to limit the use of the property to an enumerated list of uses permitted in the CG, Commercial General District; to restrict the use of freestanding signs and prohibit electronic readerboards; to require certain fencing and lighting; and to remove proffers relating to the layout and design of the subject properties as a highway convenience store and fast food restaurant, all of which is set forth in the Amendment of Proffered Conditions Amended Application NO.1 dated May 23, 2011. 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. Sincerely, W-,l) j. Vh, ~~ I , JI mtl7rY\J Stephanie M. Moon, MM~ / City Clerk SMM:ctw .... ..- ,. AMENDMENT OF PROFFERS Austin Rogers for GBT Realty Corporation 1261 Riverland Road, S.W. and 0 Garden City Blvd, S.E. Tax Nos. 4360103 and 4360104 ) )AFFIDAVIT ) , COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA CITY OF ROANOKE ) ) TO-WIT: ) The affiant, Rebecca Cockram, 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 24th day of May, 2011, notices of a public hearing to be held on the 16th day of June, 2011, on the request captioned above to the owner or agent of the parcels as set out below: Tax No. Owner MailinQ Address 4360102 APPALACHIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY 40 FRANKLIN RD SW 4250101 ROANOKE VA 24011 4250102 4250103 KENNEDY ROBERT WAYNE & TRACY H 1270 RIVERLAND RD SE ROANOKE VA 24014 4360601 WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY 601 JEFFERSON ST SW 200 STE ROANOKE VA 24011 4360105 JASON B MOGENSEN 2237 GARDEN CITY BLVD ROANOKE VA 24014 Also Notified: Helen Hancock, President 1016 Estates Road, SE Roanoke, VA 24014 Jennie McGregor 3116 Garden City Blvd., SE Roanoke, VA 24014 .., .' ., Rena Cromer 543 Day Avenue SW Roanoke, VA 24016 ~Coolutec.) Rebecca Cockram SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, a Notary Public, in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, thi~~Y, R. ~ Notary Public CANDACE R. MARTIN NOTARY PUBLIC Commonwealth of Virginia M Reg. #28207 Y CommisSion Expires COMMITTEE V ACANCIES/REAPPOINTMENTS July 18, 2011 VACANCIES Roanoke Civic Center Commission for the unexpired term of Laura Rawlings ending September 30, 2012. Three-year term of office of Joseph P. Bounds as a City representative of the Court Community Corrections Program Regional Community Criminal Justice Board ending June 30, 2014. Roanoke Public Library Board for a term ending June 30, 2014. Two three-year terms of office on the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee ending March 31, 2014. Elected official and Non- elected official. Three-year term of office on the Roanoke Arts Commission ending June 30,2014. Three-year term of office on the Roanoke Civic Center Commission ending September 30, 2014. Five-year term of office on the Local Board of Building Code Appeals ending September 30, 2016.