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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Actions 03-15-21ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MARCH 15, 2021 2:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AGENDA WHITE -BOYD 41999- 031521 The City of Roanoke is a safe, caring and economically vibrant community in which to live, learn, work, play and prosper A vibrant urban center with strong neighborhoods set amongst the spectacular beauty of Virginia's Blue Ridge 1. Call to Order - -Roll Call. All Present. The Invocation was delivered by Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was be led by Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr. Welcome. Mayor Lea. NOTICE: Today's Council meeting will be televised live and replayed on RVTV Channel 3 on Thursday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, March 20 at 4:00 p.m.; and video streamed through Facebook Live at facebook.com /RoanokeVa. Council meetings are offered with closed captioning for the hearing impaired. 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Council of the City of Roanoke is seeking applications for the following current vacancies and /or upcoming expirations of terms of office: Economic Development Authority — one vacancy Fair Housing Board — one vacancy Parks and Recreation Advisory Board — one vacancy Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority — one vacancy Towing Advisory Board — one vacancy (Citizen at- large) Youth Services Citizen Board — one vacancy Access the City's homepage to complete an online application for the abovementioned vacancies. 2. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: A proclamation declaring March 2021 as American Red Cross Month. Vice -Mayor White -Boyd presented the proclamation to Tiffany Bradbury, Board Member, American Red Cross. A proclamation declaring March 2021 as Developmental Disability Awareness Month. Council Member Cobb presented the proclamation to Karen Michalski - Karney, Executive Director, Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, by electronic communication means. 3. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: (APPROVED 7 -0) All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Members of City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the items. If discussion is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. C -1 Minutes of the regular meetings of City Council held on Tuesday, January 19, 2021; and on Monday, February 1, 2021. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispensed with the reading of the minutes and approved as recorded. I+• C -2 A communication from Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to appointments of three Trustees to serve on the Roanoke City School Board, for three -year terms, each, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. C -3 A communication from the City Attorney requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the disposition of City -owned property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(3), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concurred in the request. C -4 Minutes of the Audit Committee held on December 21, 2020. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. C -5 Reports of qualification of the following individuals: Valeria Alphin as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three -year term of office, commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2023; Stephen Terry McGuire as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a three -year term of office, commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2024; and Paul Workman as a member (Deputy City Manager Designee) of the Defined Contrbution Board to fill the unexpired term of office of R.B. Lawhorn ending June 30, 2021; and a four -year term of office commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2025. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. REGULAR AGENDA: 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. 6. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: a. Annual update on activities of the Roanoke Regional Partnership. John Hull, Executive Director, Spokesperson. (Sponsored by the City Manager) Received and filed. iv 7. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER: a. CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: NONE. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: 1. Acceptance of the Virginia Brownfields Assistance Fund Grant from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the Department of Environmental Quality for continued brownfield remediation at the multi - parcel site of the former Walker Machine and Foundry Corporation. Adopted Resolution No. 41999 - 031521 and Ordinance No. 42000 - 031521. (7 -0). 2. Acceptance of a donation from Spikes K9 Fund in support of the Police Department. Adopted Resolution No. 42001 - 031521. (7 -0). 3. Acceptance of the Virginia Department of Transportation, Transportation Alternatives Set Aside funding and execution of a Standard Project Administration Agreement for the 9th Street Multimodal Improvements Project. Adopted Resolution No. 42002 - 031521 and Ordinance No. 42003 - 031521. (7 -0). 4. Amendment of the City Code to ensure proper code enforcement by PARK Roanoke. Adopted Ordinance No. 42004 - 031521. (7 -0). 5. Approval and authorization of an encroachment permit for Mountain View Neighborhood Association for a bus shelter located at 1525 Salem Avenue, S. W., at the intersection of Salem Avenue and 16 Street, S. W. Adopted Ordinance No. 42005 - 031521. (7 -0). 6. Approval and authorization of an encroachment permit to construct a retaining wall within the right -of -way located at 810 and 814 Hamilton Avenue, S. W. Adopted Ordinance No. 42006 - 031521. (7 -0). 0 7. Authorization to establish the percentage reduction for personal property tax relief for the 2021 tax year. Adopted Resolution No. 42007 - 031521. (7 -0). 8. Authorization for issuance and sale of General Obligation Public Improvement Refunding Bonds. Adopted Resolution No. 42008 - 031521. (7 -0). 9. Execution of a Deed of Easement to Appalachian Power Company for a ten foot underground utility easement located at Patrick Henry High School. Adopted Ordinance No. 42009 - 031521. (7 -0). 10. Execution of a Support Agreement for financing by the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority. Adopted Resolution No. 42010 - 031521, as amended. (7 -0). COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER. The City Manager offered the following comments: March Budget Development Webinar • Citizens are invited to view the March budget development webinar, focusing on the Capital Budget and Outside Agency Funding process, at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16. • Anyone interested in participating in the webinar must register by 5 p.m. today (March 15) to be provided the Zoom connection information. • Please contact Tiffany Bradbury in the Office of Community Engagement at 853 -6428 or tifffany. brad bu ry(a-)-roanokeva. gov • The webinar will also be broadcast live on the City of Roanoke's Facebook Page at Facebook.com /RoanokeVa. • The last webinar will be conducted in April. Melrose - Orange Bus Shelters • The City is seeking artists to provide permanent works of art to be incorporated into four new bus shelters in the Melrose- Orange Target Area. • An engaged group of residents and stakeholders have expressed a desire for the shelters to incorporate color, educational themes, and a celebration of the diversity of the neighborhood. • Proposals are due by 2 p.m. on April 12, 2021. 5 • Information about the project, as well as the Request for Proposals, is available at roanokeva.gov, under "Government" click on Arts and Culture. Story Walk Events • Our Public Libraries and Parks and Recreation Department are bringing traveling Story Walks to citizens. • Pages from a children's picture book are inserted in metal frames attached to posts, which are installed at regular intervals along an outdoor path. As a family walks down the path, they are directed to the next page in the story. • On March 8, the Main Library featured the first traveling Story Walk with the bilingual "Roanoke Baby Book." • A list of future events for City library branch locations and in City parks is available on our homepage at roanokeva.gov, under "Read About Roanoke." Campaign to Address Traffic Speed • This spring, the City's Transportation Division will launch a second Citywide Pedestrian Safety Campaign, this time focusing on traffic speed. • Citizens can help make the campaign a success by taking a quick, five - minute survey to give feedback on speeding concerns and input on the campaign design. The deadline to take the survey is March 22. • In thanks for their time, participants can enter to win one of 20 Community Inn $10 gift cards, or one of 10 Chocolate Paper $10 gift cards. The survey is available online at plan roanoke .orq /pedestriansafety, and posted on the City's Facebook page at Facebook.com /RoanokeVa 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: a. A report of the Roanoke City School Board requesting appropriation of funds for various educational programs; and a report of the City Manager recommending that Council concur in the request. Donna Caldwell, Director of Accounting, Spokesperson. Adopted Ordinance No. 42011 - 031521. (7 -0). b. A report of certain Authorities, Boards, Committees and Commissions in which City Council serve as liaisons or appointees. Council Member Moon Reynolds, Liaison, Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, advised that Michael's Pharmacy, Abingdon, Virginia provided COVID -19 vaccines to the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for approximately 140 6 residents and employees. Council Member Bestpitch suggested that Council begin the legislative process earlier by approaching Legislators with regard to the 2021 legislative priorities and asked that recommendations be sent as soon as possible and provide him with any additional items to be included to the 2021 Legislative Priorities agenda, in hopes to finalize the program earlier. Vice -Mayor White -Boyd provided an update on the Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board who met virtually on March 4; advised that the Board had appointed members to sub - committees; discussed the renaming of the Lee Plaza located adjacent to the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building; and announced the next meeting would be held on Monday, April 12. The City Manager thanked members of Council for their participation in the recent online "Vaccinate Roanoke" event held especially for the Latino citizens and advised there will be additional neighborhood clinics in northwest Roanoke and the Williamson Road area. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. 10. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: a. Amendment of the City Code to establish the Gun Violence Prevention Commission. Adopted Ordinance No. 42012 - 031521, as amended and Resolution No. 42013-031521. (7 -0). b. Authorization to reduce the number of Board from nine to seven. Adopted Ordinance No. 42014 - 031521 7 members on the Towing Advisory 11. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: a. Inquiries and /or comments by the Mayor and Members of City Council. Mayor Lea informed the citizens that on Friday, March 5, 2021, he, Council Member Sanchez - Jones, along with representatives from the City of Roanoke, the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts, and Roanoke City Public Schools met with leaders in the Hispanic community to continue COVID -19 vaccine outreach for Spanish - speaking residents. Tiffany Bradbury, Community Engagement Manager, attended the virtual meeting and offered that the meeting was very informative, spoke highly of Council Member Sanchez -Jones who facilitated the meeting that included the Chief of Consular Section for the Embassy of Mexico, Consul General of Honduras, Consulate General of Colombia, Deputy Consul, Consular Section for the Embassy of Mexico, Consul General of Guatemala, and Consul General of El Salvador. The group reportedly discussed opportunities to ensure Spanish- speaking residents living within the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts were aware of the vaccination process, as well as ways the Consuls can help answer questions about the vaccine. Mayor Lea thanked the Council attended the Compassionate Wednesday, March 10. Members and City Manager who Roanoke virtual meeting on Vice -Mayor White -Boyd announced the City of Roanoke and partners at the Virginia Department of Health, Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts will host COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Wednesday, March 17. The City Manager added that vaccination clinics would also be held at Breckinridge Middle School and Salvation Army for those who need assistance and to visit www.roanokeva.gov /vaccinateroanoke or www.vaccinatevirginia.gov for more information. 0 b. Vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council. NONE. 12. RECESS. AT 4:03 P.M., THE COUNCIL MEETING WAS DECLARED IN RECESS FOR A CLOSED MEETING IN THE COUNCIL'S CONFERENCE ROOM, ROOM 450, FOURTH FLOOR, NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING; AND THEREAFTER RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER. ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MARCH 15, 2021 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 215 CHURCH AVENUE, S. W. AGENDA Call to Order - -Roll Call. All Present. The Invocation was delivered by Council Member Joseph L. Cobb. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr. Welcome. Mayor Lea. CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING. (7 -0) NOTICE: Tonight's Council meeting will be televised live and replayed on RVTV Channel 3 on Thursday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, March 20 at 4:00 p.m.; and video streamed through Facebook Live at facebook.com /RoanokeVa. Council meetings are offered with closed captioning for the hearing impaired. A. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Request of Charles Kostelni representing Walker Machine and Foundry Co., to vacate a portion of a 20 foot wide alley that extends southwest from Russell Avenue, S. W. Charles Kostelni, Controller, Spokesperson. Adopted Ordinance No. 42015 - 031521. (7 -0). 10 2. Request of the City of Roanoke to amend the City Plan 2040, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to include the Oak Grove Center Plan. Wayne Leftwich, Planning Commission Agent, Spokesperson. Adopted Ordinance No. 42016 - 031521. (7 -0). 3. Request of the City of Roanoke to amend the City Plan 2040, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to include the Welcoming Roanoke Plan. Wayne Leftwich, Planning Commission Agent, Spokesperson. Adopted Ordinance No. 42017 - 031521. (7 -0). 4. Proposal of the City of Roanoke to expand the boundary of the Williamson Road Area Service District to include 135 properties comprising 209 acres, with an assessed value of $156.5 million. Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager. Adopted Ordinance No. 42018 - 031521. (7 -0). 5. Proposal of the City of Roanoke to convey 119 and 117 Norfolk Avenue, S. W., and two adjacent parcels situated at 0 Railside Avenue, S.W., known as Warehouse Row, to JRM Real Estate Ventures, LLC. Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager. Adopted Ordinance No. 42019 - 031521. (7 -0). 6. Proposal of the City of Roanoke to add a new Section 24 -2.1, Prohibition of Firearms on City Property, to Chapter 24, Public Buildings and Property Generally, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; to prohibit the possession, carrying or transportation of firearms in certain municipal facilities. Timothy R. Spencer, City Attorney. Adopted Ordinance No. 42020 - 031521. (6 -1). B. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE. On April 5, at 4:00 p.m., Roanoke City Council will conduct five virtual interviews to select three candidates to serve as Roanoke City School Board Trustees for three -year terms of office, each, commencing July 1, 2021. The five candidates are Mark K. Cathey, Diane M. Casola, Michael L. Cherry, II, Byron L. Hamlar and Jennifer Owen- O'Quill. 11 Mark K. Cathey - 4:00 p.m. Diane M. Casola - 4:30 p.m. Michael L. Cherry, II, - 5:00 P.M. Byron L. Hamlar - 5:30 p.m. Jennifer Owen- O'Quill - 6:00 p.m. A public hearing will be held on April 19 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to receive citizen comments on the selection of the three successful candidates to serve as Roanoke City School Board Trustees. C. ADJOURNED - 9:50 P.M. 12 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES A RARENESS MONTH 2EAS, approximately 15,000 City of Roanoke residents have a developmental disability; WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke recognizes the unlimited potential for all of our citizens, including those with developmental disabilities to live, work and thrive in our communities; WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke is committed to recognizing that every person, regardless of perceived ability , has valuable strengths, infinite capacity to learn and make decisions, and the capability to make valuable contributions to their communities if given the opportunity to do so; WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke is making positive changes by promoting equality of opportunity, access and choice for City of Roanoke citizens with developmental disabilities. We are committed to the promise of a City in which all people have the knowledge, opportunity and influence to make a difference in their lives and the lives of others; and WHEREAS, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is an opportunity to recognize the importance of ensuring inclusive environments with equitable access to communication, education, meaningful employment, housing, transportation and public accommodations NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sherman P. Lea, Sr., Mayor of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, do hereby declare March 2021, throughout this great, seven -time All - America City as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Given under our hands and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fifteenth day of March in the year two thousand and twenty-one. r Sherman P. Lea, Sr. Mayor ATTEST: Cecelia F. McCoy City Clerk WHEREAS, AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH March is American Red Cross Month - a special time to recognize and thank our heroes - those who volunteer, donate blood, take lff - saving courses or provide financial donations to support an organization whose mission is to help those in need; WHEREAS, we would like to remember those who help all of us herein the City of Roanoke by giving their time to help their neighbor, and thank our heroes- our volunteers, blood donors, class takers and financial supporters who help us assist those in need; WHEREAS, American Red Cross works tirelessly through employees and volunteers to assist when disaster strikes, provide lifesaving skills and the comfort of a helping hand; WHEREAS, Each year, the American Red Cross responds to more than 70, 000 disasters, including home fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, hazardous material spills, transportation accidents, explosions, and other natural and man -made disasters; and WHEREAS, our community depends on the American Red Cross, which relies on donations of time, money and blood to fulfill its humanitarian mission; and despite these challenging economic times, the American Red Cross continues to offer help and comfort to those in need. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sherman P. Lea, Sr., Mayor of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, encourage all citizens to support the American Red Cross and its noble humanitarian mission and do hereby proclaim March 2021 throughout this seven - time All - America City, as American Red Cross Month. Given under our hands and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this fifteenth day of March in the year two thousand and twenty-one. Sherman P. Lea, Sr.� Mayor ATTEST: Cecelia F. McCoy City Clerk SHERMAN P. LEA, SR. Mayor CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 215 CHURCH AVENUE, S.W., SUITE 452 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011 -1594 TELEPHONE: (540) 853 -2444 FAX: (540) 853 -1145 EMAIL: MAYOR @ROANOKEVA.GOV March 15, 2021 The Honorable Vice -Mayor Patricia White -Boyd and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Vice -Mayor White -Boyd and Members of Council: This is to request that the Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss appointments of three Trustees to serve on the Roanoke City School Board, for three -year terms, each, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024, pursuant to Section 2.2- 3711(A)(1), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Sincerely, Sherman P. Lea, Sr. Mayor SPL:ctw Timothy R. Spencer City Attorney CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY 464 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 215 CHURCH AVENUE, SW ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011 -1595 TELEPHONE 540- 853 -2431 FAX 540 - 853 -1221 EMAIL: cityatty @roanokeva.gov March 15, 2021 The Honorable Mayor and Members Of City Council Roanoke, Virginia Re: Request for Closed Meeting Dear Mayor Lea and Council Members: David L. Collins Heather P. Ferguson Laura M. Carini Douglas P. Barber, Jr. Kelsey M. Durkin Assistant City Attorneys This is to request that Council convene a closed meeting for the purpose of discussing disposition of publicly owned property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body pursuant to Section 2.2- 3711.(A)(3), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. Sincerely yours, Ti th Spencer C . Attromey LSC /l MINUTES Audit Committee of Roanoke City Council Location: Emergency Operations Center Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Room 159 North Date: December 21, 2020 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 1:36 p.m. Attendees: Audit Committee Member Present (Y /N) Anita Price (Chair) Y Joseph Cobb (Vice- Chair) Y Michelle Davis (Member) Y Sherman Lea (Ex- Officio) Y Drew Harmon, Municipal Auditor Tim Spencer, City Attorney Sherman Stovall, Deputy City Manager Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager Amelia Merchant, Director of Finance Dawn Hope Mullins, Assistant Municipal Auditor Neil Holland, Building Commissioner 1. Call to Order: Ms. Price called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and welcomed everyone. 2. Approval of the Minutes from the September 2, 2020 Meeting: Ms. Price asked if there were any comments on or corrections to the September 2, 2020, meeting minutes. Hearing none, Mr. Cobb made a motion to file the minutes as written; Ms. Davis seconded. The minutes were received and filed. 3. Council Expenditures Audit: This was the annual review of City Council expenditures for Fiscal Year 2020. Mr. Harmon noted there were no findings and expenditures were within budget. He opened the floor to questions or comments. Hearing none, the report was received and filed. 4. Building Inspections Audit: Mr. Harmon began by recognizing Neil Holland, the City's Building Inspector. He continued by noting that this is a fairly technical report and expressing his appreciation for the expertise needed by the December 21, 2020 Page 2 of 4 City's inspectors and plan reviewers. They serve an important public safety function. Overall, audit results were very good. One area of concern was expired permits, which also seems to be an issue nationally. Additionally, elevators and cross - connection inspections are also challenging, as building owners and third -party inspectors play a large role. Management provided action plans to address these concerns given work volume and staffing levels. Mr. Cobb asked if there is an in -house way to track outstanding work by the person who has requested services or if there is a mechanism to track progress. Mr. Harmon responded that there is a system which allows for customer interaction. Mr. Holland added that once a request is submitted, employees can monitor progress in the system. The 10 -day deadline starts once an inspection is scheduled. Ms. Price thanked Mr. Holland and his department for the service they provide in keeping citizens safe. She asked if the department is currently fully staffed. Mr. Holland responded that they are not and the office has been consistently understaffed for the past three years. It has been a struggle to find applicants who will accept job salary. Once trained, employees can leave for better paying positions. Ms. Price noted that she has heard similar comments from other City departments. Mr. Harmon reported that Auditing worked with Building Inspections and Human Resources to look at this issue. It is a difficult issue to address as it is hard to find applicants with the required knowledge who are not already working in construction. Additionally, more complex projects in the City make the job more difficult than in surrounding localities. Mr. Cobb asked how long the current available positions have been open. Mr. Holland responded that there is currently one vacant position. He has hired two employees this year and one person resigned shortly afterwards, going to another locality. Mr. Stovall noted that turnover is a constant challenge due to a variety of reasons, including the shift in generational views on long -term employment. This has affected the ability to retain employees across all areas. Compensation is an ongoing concern and management has tried to maintain salary equity as much as possible by looking at certifications, etc. The defined benefit pension plan is the best benefit the City has to offer; however, employees often trade that for a small salary increase elsewhere. Ms. Price encouraged management to continue promoting awareness of the many benefits available to City employees. Mr. Cobb asked how understaffing affects inspection schedules and departmental goals. Mr. Holland responded that turnover effects everything they do. It can be a struggle to meet demand, keep on schedule, and maintain certified staff legally required to perform the work. As a result, supervisors who should be reviewing work are instead acting as inspectors. Ms. Price commented that the work is vital to public safety and again thanked Mr. Holland and his staff. Mr. Holland expressed his appreciation for Mr. Harmon and Brian Pendleton, who performed the audit. He stated that Mr. Pendleton listened to his concerns and went the extra mile to learn departmental processes in order to provide a fair evaluation. December 21, 2020 Page 3 of 4 Hearing no further questions or discussion, the report was received and filed. 5. Transportation Landscape Maintenance Follow -Up: The original landscape maintenance audit was undertaken a few years ago and this was the second follow -up engagement. These audits provide a greater appreciation for everything involved in maintaining the right -of -way and streets. All remaining findings were cleared, in large part based on the successful implementation of ViewWorks, a new work -order system. He noted that the new system brings their data management into the 21St century. Additionally, the department hired a Geographic Information Specialist to make sure the system is used to its fullest ability. By the end of the period under review, much more data was being captured and the department was on their way to having reliable data with which to manage the function. Mr. Harmon then spoke about the challenges associated with providing full -time and seasonal employees all of the safety training required by OSHA. The pandemic prompted development of video presentations for new employee orientation. Once videoed, employees can view the training at a time convenient to their starting date and schedule. Management plans to video required OSHA training so that new employees can view the videos on their first day and understand how to work safely before going into the field. Ms. Price commented that this is another crucial behind - the - scenes aspect of daily work. Hearing no further questions or discussion, the report was received and filed. 6. APA Review of FY20 Collections and Remittances: This is an annual audit undertaken by the Virginia Auditor of Public Accounts (APA). Mr. Harmon noted that he is always in close contact with the Treasurer's Office on items as they arise. Three concerns were noted this year. Management's responses appeared appropriate and were included with the report. Ms. Price asked if the findings have been addressed; Mr. Harmon confirmed that they had. Mr. Cobb asked if there was any penalty related to the Sheriff's fees not being remitted timely. Mr. Harmon responded that he did not believe there was and that he would double check after the meeting and get back to him. Ms. Price asked if there were any other questions or comments. Hearing none, the report was received and filed. 7. Delay in Filing Required FY20 Financial Reports: Mr. Harmon explained that the City's audited financial statements were due to the Auditor of Public Accounts (APA) by December 15th. The FY20 financial statements are not yet finished and the City is required to provide public notice and inform the Audit Committee. December 21, 2020 Page 4 of 4 Ms. Merchant noted that the current goal is to complete the statements by December 31St, depending on auditor availability. Mr. Harmon added that if the audit is completed prior to December 31 St, a virtual meeting of the Audit Committee might be scheduled before the new year. Ms. Price asked if this is the first time the City has missed the APA deadline. Mr. Harmon responded that the City was also late in 2017, when the Accounting Supervisor and Director of Finance resigned. Ms. Price asked if there are any negative consequences associated with missing this date. Mr. Harmon responded that the city will be noted as having been late in the APA annual report to the General Assembly. Mr. Lea asked if there is anything of which the committee should be aware as the calendar year -end approaches. Mr. Harmon explained he prepares the annual audit risk assessment in the January through March timeframe, and that he had no concerns to report at the moment. Mr. Lea asked if Auditing is still receiving support at the schools. Mr. Harmon stated that Auditing's relationship with School management is very productive and that the School Audit Committee is very supportive. Mr. Lea commented that this is important to know, especially with the upcoming City Council committee transitions. He thanked Mr. Harmon and his staff for their work, especially given the challenging issues that came up during the year. Mr. Lea also thanked Ms. Price for her work as Audit Committee Chair. Hearing no further questions or discussion, the report was received and filed. 8. Other Business: End of terms in office for Ms. Price and Ms. Davis Ms. Davis expressed her amazement at the amount of daily work City staff managed during her four years on City Council. She appreciates everyone's hard work and the dignity and respect with which staff treat the City, and she feels the City is in good hands. Mr. Cobb and Ms. Price concurred. Mr. Harmon thanked Ms. Price and Ms. Davis for their service on the Audit Committee. He added that Ms. Price has been the chairperson for the last three years and Ms. Davis was appointed when she first started on Council. Mr. Harmon conveyed appreciation for their support. Ms. Price expressed her gratitude, thanked everyone and noted that she was saddened that people do not have a better appreciation for how well the City works. The next regularly scheduled Audit Committee meeting is slated for March 3, 2021, at 4:00 PM. 9. Adjournment: Ms. Price adjourned the meeting at 1:36 p.m. CECELIA F. MCCOY, CMC Cite Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerkCroanokeva.gov March 16, 2021 Tina Carr, Secretary Board of Zoning Appeals Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Carr: CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that Valeria Alphin has qualified as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three -year term of office, commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2023. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Valeria Alphin, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three -year term of office, commencing January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2023, according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.) VALERIA ; The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Valeria Alphin this day of febN 2QZ2 f Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court Byjkg,&14��7__�00 CECELIA F. MCCOY, CMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerkCroanokeva.gov March 16, 2021 Nicole Ashby, Secretary Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Ashby: CECELIA T. WEBB, CNIC Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that Stephen Terry McGuire has qualified as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a three -year term of office, commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2024. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Stephen Terry McGuire, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a three -year term of office, commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2024, according to the best of my ability. (So help e God.) —S EP KEN TER Y M C G U I R E The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Stephen Terry McGuire this iL day of 2021. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court -amp CECELIA F. MCCOY City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerkCroanokeva.gov March 16, 2021 Sherman Stovall, Chair Defined Contribution Board Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Stovall: CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that Paul Workman has qualified as a member (Deputy City Manager Designee) of the Defined Contribution Board to fill the unexpired term of office of R.B. Lawhorn ending June 30, 2021; and a four -year term of office commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2025. Sincerely, .6� -'�. V�&dj Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Paul Workman, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a member (Deputy City Manager Designee) of the Defined Contribution Board to fill the unexpired term of office of R. B. Lawhorn ending June 30, 2021; and for a four -year term of office commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2025, according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.) � II • F The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Paul Workman this 02 day ofd ck 2021. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court B Clerk Y , ,. ROANOKE REGIONAL - PARTNERSHIP February 2, 2021 Ms. Cecelia McCoy City Clerk's Office Roanoke City Council 215 Church Ave, SW, Rm 456 Roanoke, VA 24011 Dear Ms. McCoy: Qu1 Franklin Plaza, Suite 333 Roanoke, VA 24011 © 540- 3431550 roanoke.org I am writing to request that John Hull be included on the March 15, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Roanoke City Council Agenda. As is customary, Mr. Hull will present an annual update to Council on the activities of the Roanoke Regional Partnership. The presentation (in PowerPoint presentation) will take approximately 10 minutes, an electronic copy will be forwarded to Cecelia Webb in the Clerk's office. If you have any questions, or need any additional information, please contact me at 540.343.1550 x 101. Sincerely, Q %6;jj Lisa A. Link Director of Administration and Investor Relations CITY COUNCIL • To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: March 15, 2021 Subject: Annual update on activities of the Roanoke Regional Partnership I would like to sponsor a presentation by John Hull, Executive Director, for annual update on activities of the Roanoke Regional Partnership. --------------- - - - -- Robert S. Cowell Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers ROANOKE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP John Hull, Executive Director • 17 years professional experience • 360- degree perspk,,ctive on organizatio?° • Accountability through metrics /research Background in strategy development • Graduate, Oklahoma University's Economic Development Institute • Graduate, Virginia Industrial Development Authorities Institute 1 3/11/2021 ROANOKE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP Revenue Generators Canceled • Ridge Xarath • Dowl.�� oic Festival • Orvis D • Devil �cc�` ne Benefit for Roanoke Outside • k7-,jerience 2 •`'Talent Solutions emit FOLLOW US: IF (J ROANOKE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP Roanoke Region Responds • Regional resource webpage: Roanoke Region Responds 13 2 ROANOKE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP Roanoke Region Responds • Regional resource webpage: Roanoke Region Responds • Designed a business survey and provide leads to local governmetiL FOLLOW US: V 10 roanoke.ory ROANOKE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP U Roanoke Region Responds • Regional resource webpage: Roanoke Region Responds • Designed a business survey and provide leads to local governme i... • Postcard mailing to all business licenses FOLLOW US: IF (f roan o ke. orq 3/11/2021 3 ROANOKE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP Roanoke Region Responds • Regional resource webpage: Roanoke Region Responds Designed a business survey and provide leads to local government • Postcard mailing to all business licenses 4 Researched economic impact reports for local governments FOLLOW US: fI 91 ,rg ROANOKE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP U Roanoke Region Responds • Regional resource webpage: Roanoke Region Responds Designed a business survey and provide leads to local governmentF- • Postcard mailing to all business licenses • Researched economic impact reports for local governments • Social media content and engagement FOLLOW US: y (I 3/11/2021 E ROANOKE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP Roanoke Region Responds • Regional resource webpage: Roanoke Region Responds • Designed a business survey and provide leads to local governme, • Postcard mailing to all business licenses • Social media content and engagement FOLLOW US: V 93 Roanoke Region Responds • Regional resource webpage: Roanoke Region Responds i Designed a business survey and provide leads to local governments • Postcard mailing to all business licenses Researched economic impact reports for local gover - -n- • Social media content and engagement • Assisted other organizations C 3/11/2021 ROANOKE REGIONAL PART:' Roanoke Region Responds • Regional resource webpage: Roanoke Region Responds Designed a business survey and provide leads to local governm(- • Postcard mailing to all business licenses • Social media content and engagement • Assisted other organizations FOLLOW U5: Sf 91 ' nyr1:8. Or " "y ROANOKE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP Business Attraction MACK FLEETWOOD APEX -S y s t e m s ,0 ,,Oke 3/11/2021 M. 3/11/2021 ROANOKE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP m Prospect Activity Recovering January 1 to June 30 July 1 to December 31 Project Files Opened: 12 Project Files Opened: 30 Prospect Visits: 2 Prospect Visits: 13 FOLLOW US: V 0 7 ROANOKE REGIONAL PARTNERSHi" 2020 Roanoke Region Large Site Projects 300% rOLLOVV US: 0 td AW IOLLOW US: V 91 15065M 320 ROANOKE REGIONAL PARTNERSG a Product Development • Entrance Road Completed • Signage Installed • Clearing Started 3/11/2021 N. ROANOKE REGIONAL. PARTNERSHIP m GO Virginia Grant Roanoke Regional Recovery o Business Retention and Expansion Project o Coalition Formed s o Sector Roundtables • Business Coaching • Long -term Strategy 11 1 ', V Li roanoke.or; ROANOKE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP 0 Virtual College Summer Program • 150 Students and Recent Graduates • 9 Weeks of Professional Development and Networking • Over 50 regional professionals participating to showcase all eight localities in the Roanoke Region 3/11/2021 9 ROANOKE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP m Remote Worker Campaign Move your dream job to your WL d-4 dream location in the Roanoke Region of Virginia FOLLOW US: V ii 1>1 May- December . 3.93 million impressions . 47,100 clicks $4,500 spent Top 5 locations: Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Washington DC . Newsletter signups: 2,200 3/11/2021 JL 0 i- Text PROJECTOUTSIDE to 44_321 FOLLOW US: V LI FOLLOW US. V 91 ROANOKE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP Project Outside $107,000 Raised Seeking proposals on projects Awards Future Focus • Strategic Plan • Technology /Innovation • Talent • Opportunity Zones • Outdoors Funding • Regional Site Development • Targeted Digital Campaigns roar,cs... ROANOKE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP 3/11/2021 11 3/11/2021 I? r' IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of March, 2021. No. 41999- 031521. A RESOLUTION accepting the Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund (VBAF) grant made to the City by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) and Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ); and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City of Roanoke does hereby accept the Virginia Brownfield Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund grant made to the City by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and Department of Environmental Quality, in the amount of $50,000, to be used for continued brownfield remediation at 2415 Russell Avenue, S.W., as more particularly described in the City Council Agenda Report dated March 15, 2021. 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and file, on behalf of the City, any necessary documents 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. Brownfield Assistatnce Fund Grant 3 15 2021.doc ATTEST: �2-Z64� 4�-- "tdj�t City Clerk. m� IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of March, 2021. No. 42000 - 031521. AN ORDINANCE appropriating funding from the Department of Environmental Quality and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership for environmental site assessments and related planning and development, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2020 -2021 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 2020 -2021 Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Appropriations Consultant Services Revenues Virginia Brownfield Assistance Fund Grant FY21 35- 615 - 8150 -5095 $ 50,000 35- 615- 8150 -8150 50,000 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: City Clerk. Gam' CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: March 15, 2021 Subject: Acceptance of Grant for Virginia Brownfields Assistance Funds Background: The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) and Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) administers and awards Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund (VBAF) grants. Roanoke Planning staff applied for this grant and has received a total value of $50,000 for continued brownfield remediation at the multi - parcel site of the former Walker Machine and Foundry Corporation property located at 2415 Russell Avenue SW. These funds will support needed Assessment and Planning; Test Pits and Additional Sampling of the Open Field, TCLP Sampling, Materials Management and Worker Health and Safety Plan, Quantitative Risk Assessment, Initiate VRP Enrollment, Platting Cemetery Areas, Coordination with DHR, and Additional Soil and Groundwater Sampling. The match requirement for this grant has been met with the previous expenditures from the City's EPA Hazardous Assessment Brownfield Grant. The City used a portion of its EPA Brownfield grant to fund a Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments for the properties owned by the Walker Machine and Foundry Corporation. These expenditures have been accepted as match for the VBAF grant. Considerations: City Council approval is needed to accept and appropriate these funds, and authorize the Director of Finance to establish revenue estimates and appropriations to purchase the professional services necessary in accordance with the provisions of this grant. Recommended Action: Accept the grant as described above and authorize the City Manager to execute any required grant agreements or documents, such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to establish a revenue estimate in the grant fund in the amount of $50,000. -- - - - - -- - - -- ------- - - - - -- Robert S. Cowell, fir. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Sherman M. Stovall, Deputy City Manager Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance Chris Chittum, Director of Planning, Building, & Development 2 rWj IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of March, 2021. No. 42001 - 031521. A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of a donation from Spikes K9 Fund, to the Roanoke City Police Department of two K9 Storm Patrol Ballistic Vests, and authorizing execution of any and all necessary documents to accept the donation. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: The City Manager is hereby authorized on behalf of the City to accept from Spikes K9 Fund, a donation to the Roanoke City Police Department of two K9 Storm Patrol Ballistic Vests, valued at approximately $5,398, as more particularly set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated March 15, 2021. 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take such further actions and execute all necessary documents as may be necessary to obtain, accept, implement, administer, and use such donation, with any such documents being approved as to form by the City Attorney. 3. This Council wishes to express its appreciation and that of the citizens of the City of Roanoke to Spikes K9 Fund, for its generous donation to the Roanoke City Police Department as described above. 4. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Spikes K9 Fund, expressing the City's appreciation for its donation. R- donation of K9 ballistic vests - 3.15.21.doc ATTEST: City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: March 15, 2021 Subject: Spikes K9 Fund Ballistic Vest Donation Background: The Roanoke Police Department will receive a donation of goods, valued at approximately $5,398, from Spikes K9 Fund. The donation consists of two K9 Storm Patrol Ballistic Vests. The vests are custom fitted to police K9s to provide a proper fit and protection. The City will be responsible for any future maintenance of the two vests. Spikes K9 Fund was founded by a former K9 handler whose life was saved by a K9 at the cost of the K9's own life. Spikes K9 Fund aspires to ensure every K9 receives exactly what they need to keep them safe and prepared for peak operation. No local match funding is required for this donation. Recommended Action: Accept the donation as described above and authorize the City Manager to execute the donation agreement and any related documents; all such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. - - - --- --- --------------- Robert S. Cowell, Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Sherman M. Stovall, Deputy City Manager Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance Samuel Roman, Jr., Chief of Police 0 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of March, 2021. No. 42002 - 031521. A RESOLUTION accepting the Virginia Department of Transportation's ( "VDOT ") award of funds to the City in the total amount of $500,000 for pedestrian improvements to the 9t' Street, S.E. corridor project; authorizing the City Manager to execute a VDOT Standard Project Administration Agreement; and authorizing the City Manager to take certain other actions in connection with the above matters and project. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City of Roanoke hereby accepts the VDOT award of funds in the total amount of $500,000 for pedestrian improvements to the 9'h Street, S.E. corridor project, with a required local match of $125,000 from the City, all as more fully set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated March 15, 2021. 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a VDOT Standard Project Administration Agreement, substantially similar to the one attached to the above - mentioned City Council Agenda Report, as further set forth in such Agenda Report. Such Agreement shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney. 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take such further actions and execute such further documents as may be necessary to obtain, accept, implement, administer, and use such funds in the total amount of $500,000 from VDOT, together with $125,000 in City matching funds, for the above mentioned project, with any such documents to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. ATTEST: 0- City Clerk. Of IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of March, 2021. No. 42003 - 031521. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Transportation Alternatives Program and the Transportation Alternatives Set Aside and 9th Street Multimodal Improvements, amending and reordaining certain sections of the 2020 -2021 General and Capital Projects Funds Appropriations, and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the following sections of the 2020 -2021 General and Capital Projects Funds Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Capital Projects Fund Appropriations Appropriated from State Grant Funds 08- 530 - 9023 -9007 $ 500,000 Appropriated from General Revenue 01- 530 - 4120 -2010 $ 125,000 Revenues VDOT- 9th Street Multimodal Improvements 08- 530 - 9023 -9023 $ 500,000 Transfer from Grand Fund 01- 110 - 1234 -0650 $ 125,000 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: City Clerk. v CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: March 15, 2021 Subject: Acceptance of Virginia Department of Transportation FY21 (VDOT) Transportation Alternatives Set Aside (TA) - Authorization for New VDOT Agreement and Appropriation of Funds for the 911 Street Multimodal Improvements Background: The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program provides funding for programs and projects, including greenways, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit projects for improving non - driver access to public transportation and enhanced mobility, community improvement activities, and environmental mitigation. These funds require a 20% local fund match. The Transportation Division submitted a project proposal to VDOT and funding was awarded. The proposed project will provide pedestrian improvements to the 9' Street S.E. corridor between Jamison Avenue and Highland Avenue. TA funds will be used to upgrade a pedestrian signal at 9th Street and Jamison Avenue, upgrade ADA ramps, install a new crossing with a refuge island at Elm Avenue, and new curb extension realignments between Elm Avenue and Highland Avenue to accommodate new bus shelters. Considerations: There is a 20% local match required for TA applications. The total project estimated cost is $625,000 comprised of $500,000 in TA funds and the required 20% local fund match of $125,000, which is provided through the City's annual paving program. VDOT has allocated $500,000 for this project. VDOT also requires that the locality administer this project. The City Transportation Division will manage the project design and construction activities. Recommended Action: Accept VDOT's award of the Transportation Alternatives Set Aside (TA) funding in the total amount of $500,000. Authorize the City Manager to execute a VDOT Standard Project Administration Agreement attached to this City Manager's Report, subject to approval to form by the City Attorney. Further, authorize the City Manager to take such further actions and execute such documents as necessary to obtain, accept, implement, administer, and use $500,000 funds from VDOT as referenced above. Authorize the Director of Finance to establish a revenue estimate in the amount of $500,000 and appropriate the same in an expenditure account in the Capital Projects fund. Robe S. owell, Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Sherman M. Stovall, Deputy City Manager Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance Mark D. Jamison, P.E., Director of Public Works Dwayne D'Ardenne, Transportation Manager Hong Liu, City Traffic Engineer K Appendix A ORIGINAL PROJECT ID: EN20- 128 -467 UPC: 117994 Date: 1/20/2021 CFDA # 20.205 Locality: Citv Roanoke Project Location ZIP +4: 24013 -1807 Locality DUNS# 062351739 Locality Address (incl ZIP +4): 215 Church Ave. SW Roanoke VA 24011 -0016 Project Narrative;" Work Description: 9th Street Multimodal Improvements - This project will provide pedestrian improvements to the 9th St SE corridor between Jamison Ave. and Highland Ave. TA funds will be used for a pedestrian signal, ADA improvements, a crossing with refuge island, and curb extension and realignment. From: Jamison Avenue To: Highland Avenue Locality Project Manager Contact info: James Nuckles - 540- 853 -2731 ; james.nuckles @roanokeva.gov Department Project Coordinator Contact Info: Cheryl Becker - 540 -492 -2531; Cheryl.Becker @vdot.virginia.gov Project Estimates' Transportation Alternatives Local Match Preliminary Engineering Right of Way and Utilities Construction Total Estimated stimated Locality Project Expenses VDOT Project Expenses $45,000 $10,00 $0 $0 $560,000 $10,000 $605,00Estimated $20,000 Estimated Total Project Costs $55,000 $0 $570000 $62500 Total Maximum Reimbursement by VDOT to Locality (Less Local Share) $500 000 Estimated Total Reimbursement by VDOT to Locality (Less Local Share and VDOT Expenses) 1 $480.000 Project Financing Transportation Alternatives Local Match Project Cost and Reimbursemsnt Aggregate Allocations $500,000 $125,000 $625,000 Estimated Phase Estimated Project Costs Fund Source Local % Participation for Local Share Amount Maximum Reimbursement (Estimated Cost - Local Reimbursement to Locality (Max. (Choose from drop down box) Funds Type Share) Reimbursement - Est. VDOT Expenses) Preliminary Engineering $55,000 Transportation Alternatives 20% $11,000 $44,000 $0 Total PE $55,000 $11,000 $44,000 $34,000 Right of Way & Utilities Total RW $0 Construction $570,000 Transportation Alternatives 20% $114,000 $456,000 Total CN $570,000 $114,000 $456,000 $446,000 Total Estimated Cost $625,000 $125,000 $500,000 $480,000 Total Maximum Reimbursement by VDOT to Locality (Less Local Share) $500 000 Estimated Total Reimbursement by VDOT to Locality (Less Local Share and VDOT Expenses) 1 $480.000 Project Financing Transportation Alternatives Local Match Aggregate Allocations $500,000 $125,000 $625,000 In accordance with Chapter 12.1.3 (Scoping Process Requirements) of the LAP Manual, the locality shall complete project scoping on or before 03/09/2022. This is a limited funds project. The LOCALITY shall be responsible for any additional funding in excess of $500,000 Reimbursement for eligible expenditures shall not exceed funds allocated each year by the Commonwealth Transportation Board in the Six Year Improvement Program. All local funds included on this appendix have been formally committed by the local government's board or council resolution subject to appropriation. Eligible VDOT Project expenses will be recovered as follows: 80% will be deducted from the federal allocation and 20% will be deducted from reimbursement requests. The DEPARTMENT will conduct all environmental studies necessary to complete an environmental document in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act including, but not limited to, basic )ordination for cultural resources, basic clearances for threatened and endangered species, and any necessary certifications, recertifications, and /or reevaluations. The LOCALITY is responsible for tracking, tplementing, and completing all environmental commitments associated with the project. In addition, the LOCALITY is responsible for obtaining any water quality permits, submitting a signed EO -555 for natural sources due diligence, conducting any required hazardous materials efforts, and submitting a signed EO -121 for hazardous materials due diligence (all submittals are to be in accordance with the LAP Manual). DOT's estimated cost for preparing the environmental document and necessary supporting studies, including certifications, recertifications and /or reevaluations, will be provided to the LOCALITY and deducted m the Prnierr f„nrle For Transportation Alternatives (TA) Projects, the LOCALITY shall maintain the Project or have it maintained in a manner satisfactory to the DEPARTMENT for its useful life and make ample provisions each year r such maintenance unless otherwise agreed to by the DEPARTMENT. Failure to do so, or the sale of a TA funded improvement prior to the expectations as identified in the TA Guide, may require repayment of deral funds. In accordance with CTB policy, the Project must be under construction by 11/01/2024 or the federal Transportation Alternatives (TA) funding may be subject to de- allocation. Any ineligible items identified throughout Project development will not be reimbursable. The LOCALITY will continue to operate and maintain the facility as constructed. Should the design features of the Project be altered by the LOCALITY subsequent to Project completion without approval of the niitinn of this aura —rit to make rocti fig inn pith- nh is irally nr mnnet_r'IV - riq,, 'rod h,, th nFPAPTUF IT vs attachment Is certified and made an official attachment to this do--nt by the —ni— to th,o pnreomont Authorized Locality Official Date Authorized VDOT Official Date Typed or printed name of person signing Jay Guy, Salem District Programming Section Manager Revised: 2020 STANDARD PROJECT ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT Federal -aid Projects Project Number UPC Local Government EN20- 128 -467 117994 City of Roanoke THIS AGREEMENT, is hereby made and executed the date of the last signature set forth below, by and between the CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, hereinafter referred to as the LOCALITY and the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Transportation, hereinafter referred to as the DEPARTMENT. The DEPARTMENT and the LOCALITY are collectively referred to as the "Parties ". WHEREAS, the LOCALITY has expressed its desire to administer the work described in Appendix A, and such work for each improvement shown is hereinafter referred to as the Project; and WHEREAS, the funds shown in Appendix A have been allocated to finance each Project; and WHEREAS, the LOCALITY is committed to the development and delivery of each Project described in Appendix A in an expeditious manner; and; WHEREAS, both parties have concurred in the LOCALITY's administration of the phase(s) of work for the respective Project(s) listed in Appendix A in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law and regulations. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual premises contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: The LOCALITY shall: a. Be responsible for all activities necessary to complete the noted phase(s) of each Project shown in Appendix A, except for activities, decisions, and approvals which are the responsibility of the DEPARTMENT, as required by federal or state laws and regulations or as otherwise agreed to, in writing, between the parties. Each Project will be designed and constructed to meet or exceed current American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials standards or supplementary standards approved by the DEPARTMENT b. Meet all funding obligation and expenditure timeline requirements in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, and Commonwealth Transportation Board and DEPARTMENT policies and as identified in Appendix A to this Agreement. Noncompliance with this requirement can result in deallocation of the funding, rescinding of state funding match, termination of this Agreement, or DEPARTMENT denial of future requests to administer projects by the LOCALITY. UPC 117994 Project: EN20- 128 -467 Locality: City of Roanoke c. Receive prior written authorization from the DEPARTMENT to proceed with preliminary engineering, right -of -way acquisition and utility relocation, and construction phases of each Project. d. Administer the project(s) in accordance with guidelines applicable to Locally Administered Projects as published by the DEPARTMENT. e. Maintain accurate and complete records of each Project's development and documentation of all expenditures and make such information available for inspection or auditing by the DEPARTMENT. Records and documentation for items for which reimbursement will be requested shall be maintained for no less than three (3) years following acceptance of the final voucher on each Project. f. No more frequently than monthly, submit invoices with supporting documentation to the DEPARTMENT in the form prescribed by the DEPARTMENT. The supporting documentation shall include copies of related vendor invoices paid by the LOCALITY and an up -to -date project summary and schedule tracking payment requests and adjustments. A request for reimbursement shall be made within 90 days after any eligible project expenses are incurred by the LOCALITY. For federally funded projects and pursuant to 2 CFR 200.338, Remedies for Noncompliance, violations of the provision may result in the imposition of sanctions including but not limited to possible denial or delay of payment of all or a part of the costs associated with the activity or action not in compliance. g. Reimburse the DEPARTMENT all Project expenses incurred by the DEPARTMENT if, due to action or inaction solely by the LOCALITY, federally funded Project expenditures incurred are not reimbursed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), or reimbursements are required to be returned to the FHWA, or in the event the reimbursement provisions of Section 33.2 -214 or Section 33.2 -331 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, or other applicable provisions of federal, state, or local law or regulations require such reimbursement. h. On Projects that the LOCALITY is providing the required match to state or federal funds, pay the DEPARTMENT the LOCALITY's match for eligible Project expenses incurred by the DEPARTMENT in the performance of activities set forth in paragraph 2.a. i. Administer the Project in accordance with all applicable federal, state, or local laws and regulations. Failure to fulfill legal obligations associated with the project may result in forfeiture of federal or state -aid reimbursements j. Provide certification by a LOCALITY official that all LOCALITY administered Project activities have been performed in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. If the LOCALITY expends over OAG Approved 6/18/2012; Revised 2/5/2015 2 UPC 117994 Project: EN20- 128 -467 Locality: City of Roanoke $750,000 annually in federal funding, such certification shall include a copy of the LOCALITY's single program audit in accordance with 2 CFR 200.501, Audit Requirements. k. If legal services other than that provided by staff counsel are required in connection with condemnation proceedings associated with the acquisition of Right -of -Way, the LOCALITY will consult the DEPARTMENT to obtain an attorney from the list of outside counsel approved by the Office of the Attorney General. Costs associated with outside counsel services shall be reimbursable expenses of the project. For Projects on facilities not maintained by the DEPARTMENT, provide, or have others provide, maintenance of the Project upon completion, unless otherwise agreed to by the DEPARTMENT. m. Ensure compliance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, regulations of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), Presidential Executive Orders and the Code of Virginia relative to nondiscrimination; and as a sub - recipient of federal funds, adopt and operate under the DEPARTMENT's FHWA- approved Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Plan in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26. 2. The DEPARTMENT shall: a. Perform any actions and provide any decisions and approvals which are the responsibility of the DEPARTMENT, as required by federal and state laws and regulations or as otherwise agreed to, in writing, between the parties and provide necessary coordination with the FHWA as determined to be necessary by the DEPARTMENT. b. Upon receipt of the LOCALITY's invoices pursuant to paragraph l.f., reimburse the LOCALITY the cost of eligible Project expenses, as described in Appendix A. Such reimbursements shall be payable by the DEPARTMENT within 30 days of an acceptable submission by the LOCALITY. c. If appropriate, submit invoices to the LOCALITY for the LOCALITY's share of eligible project expenses incurred by the DEPARTMENT in the performance of activities pursuant to paragraph 2.a. d. Audit the LOCALITY's Project records and documentation as may be required to verify LOCALITY compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. e. Make available to the LOCALITY guidelines to assist the parties in carrying out responsibilities under this Agreement. OAG Approved 6/18/2012; Revised 2/5/2015 UPC 117994 Project: EN20- 128 -467 Locality: City of Roanoke 3. Appendix A identifies the funding sources for the project, phases of work to be administered by the LOCALITY, and additional project - specific requirements agreed to by the parties. There may be additional elements that, once identified, shall be addressed by the parties hereto in writing, which may require an amendment to this Agreement. 4. If designated by the DEPARTMENT, the LOCALITY is authorized to act as the DEPARTMENT's agent for the purpose of conducting survey work pursuant to Section 33.2 -1011 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. 5. Nothing in this Agreement shall obligate the parties hereto to expend or provide any funds in excess of funds agreed upon in this Agreement or as shall have been included in an annual or other lawful appropriation. In the event the cost of a Project is anticipated to exceed the allocation shown for such respective Project on Appendix A, both parties agree to cooperate in providing additional funding for the Project or to terminate the Project before its costs exceed the allocated amount, however the DEPARTMENT and the LOCALITY shall not be obligated to provide additional funds beyond those appropriated pursuant to an annual or other lawful appropriation. 6. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of the LOCALITY's or the Commonwealth of Virginia's sovereign immunity. 7. The Parties mutually agree and acknowledge, in entering this Agreement, that the individuals acting on behalf of the Parties are acting within the scope of their official authority and the Parties agree that neither Party will bring a suit or assert a claim against any official, officer, or employee of either party, in their individual or personal capacity for a breach or violation of the terms of this Agreement or to otherwise enforce the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in this subparagraph shall prevent the enforcement of the terms and conditions of this Agreement by or against either Party in a competent court of law. 8. The Parties mutually agree that no provision of this Agreement shall create in the public, or in any person or entity other than the Parties, rights as a third party beneficiary hereunder, or authorize any person or entity, not a party hereto, to maintain any action for, without limitation, personal injury, property damage, breach of contract, or return of money, or property, deposit(s), cancellation or forfeiture of bonds, financial instruments, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or otherwise. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, unless otherwise provided, the Parties agree that the LOCALITY or the DEPARTMENT shall not be bound by any agreements between either party and other persons or entities concerning any matter which is the subject of this Agreement, unless and until the LOCALITY or the DEPARTMENT has, in writing, received a true copy of such agreement(s) and has affirmatively agreed, in writing, to be bound by such Agreement. OAG Approved 6/18/2012; Revised 2/5/2015 4 UPC 117994 Project: EN20- 128 -467 Locality: City of Roanoke 9. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon 30 days advance written notice. Eligible Project expenses incurred through the date of termination shall be reimbursed in accordance with paragraphs Lf, l.g., and 2.b, subject to the limitations established in this Agreement and Appendix A. Upon termination, the DEPARTMENT shall retain ownership of plans, specifications, and right of way, unless all state and federal funds provided for the Project have been reimbursed to the DEPARTMENT by the LOCALITY, in which case the LOCALITY will have ownership of the plans, specifications, and right of way, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon in writing. 10. Prior to any action pursuant to paragraphs Lb or I of this Agreement, the DEPARTMENT shall provide notice to the LOCALITY with a specific description of the breach of agreement provisions. Upon receipt of a notice of breach, the LOCALITY will be provided the opportunity to cure such breach or to provide a plan to cure to the satisfaction to the DEPARTMENT. If, within sixty (60) days after receipt of the written notice of breach, the LOCALITY has neither cured the breach, nor is diligently pursuing a cure of the breach to the satisfaction of the DEPARTMENT, then upon receipt by the LOCALITY of a written notice from the DEPARTMENT stating that the breach has neither been cured, nor is the LOCALITY diligently pursuing a cure, the DEPARTMENT may exercise any remedies it may have under this Agreement. THE LOCALITY and DEPARTMENT acknowledge and agree that this Agreement has been prepared jointly by the parties and shall be construed simply and in accordance with its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party. THIS AGREEMENT, when properly executed, shall be binding upon both parties, their successors, and assigns. THIS AGREEMENT may be modified in writing by mutual agreement of both parties. OAG Approved 6/18/2012; Revised 2/5/2015 UPC 117994 Project: EN20- 128 -467 Locality: City of Roanoke IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party hereto has caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized signatures below, acknowledging and agreeing that any digital signature affixed hereto shall be considered as an original signature for all purposes and shall have the same force and effect as an original signature. CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA: Typed or printed name of signatory Title Signature of Witness Date Date NOTE: The official signing for the LOCALITY must attach a certified copy of his or her authority to execute this Agreement. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Chief of Policy Date Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Transportation Signature of Witness Attachments Appendix A (UPC 117994) OAG Approved 6/18/2012; Revised 2/5/2015 6 Date I IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of March, 2021. No. 42004 - 031521. AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 20 -67(g) Parking on streets and highway enerally, Division 1. Generally, and Section 20 -91 Appeal of parking violations, Division 3. Duties of Police Officers; Penalties for Unlawful Parking, of Chapter 34 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV Stopping, Standing and Parking, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; establishing an effective date; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. Amend and reordain Chapter 34 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV Stopping, Standing and Parking Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended. Sec. 20 -67. — Parking on streets and highway geneLqlly. IMPIN It is not permitted to park any vehicle or motorcycle in any restricted or prohibited ap rking area for a period of time in excess of the maximum time shown for the parking area as indicated on sign posted on the street where the parking area is located No person shall permit a vehicle or motorcycle under the person's control to be parked for a time period longer than that specified on regulatory traffic signs without: (1) moving the vehicle a minimum of five hundred (500) feet from the parking space originally occupied and (2) vacating the original parking space for a minimum of two (2, ) hours. Sec. 20 -91. Appeal of parking violations. Any person issued a parking citation for any violation under this article, may appeal such citation, by filing an administrative appeal with the City Manager or personnel serving under contract with the city, such appeal to be initiated through the city department designated by the City Manager or personnel serving under contract with the city, or- by initi +' ' with the r' l r'' + -' + 9 pefsonne! sef-ving under- eentmet with the eity, no later- than sixty (60) days ftom the issuanee of sueh eitat ^n no later than ten (10) days from the issuance of such citation. If the original appeal is denied by the City anager or personnel serving under contract with the city,any, person issued a parking citation may request an appeal with the General District Court up to the thirtieth (30) day from the date of the original citation being issued Such appeal to be initiated through the city department designated by the City Manager or personnel serving under contract with the city. 2. This ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage. The second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: zutt;—.1 sle�, City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: March 15, 2021 Subject: PARK Roanoke - Amending and Reordaining Sec. 20 -67 and Sec. 20 -91 of the Code of the City of Roanoke Background: Findings from an internal audit of on- street parking at PARK Roanoke finalized on June 16, 2020 recommended the revision of the following City Code sections: Sec. 20 -67 and Sec. 20 -91 of the Code of the City of Roanoke. Sec. 20- 67 deals with Parking on Streets & Highways Generally and Sec. 20 -91 deals with Appeal of Parking Citations. Considerations: PARK Roanoke's website currently states that parkers must file appeals within 10 days of the citation date. However, City Code specifies that parkers have 60 days to appeal. Park Roanoke seeks to amend City Code Sec. 20 -91 to reflect the generally accepted administrative practices of the 10 -day rule for initiating an appeal. If the appeal is denied by the City Manager or personnel serving under contract with the City, the person issued a parking citation will still have thirty (30) days from the citation issuance date to initiate an appeal with the general district court. The initiation must be made through the Park Roanoke office. During the June 16, 2020 internal audit, PARK Roanoke management stated that parking ambassadors had been instructed to dismiss hits in unmetered timed zones unless photographs clearly show no changes in the orientation of the vehicle's tires and its location on the street. If the vehicle appears to have moved at all, PARK Roanoke would be unable to prove the vehicle had not met the requirement to move the vehicle either 500 feet or for 10- minutes as currently required under City Code Sec. 20 -67. Park Roanoke seeks to amend City Code Sec. 20 -67 to ensure proper code enforcement by PARK Roanoke. Changing the time parameter to reflect two (2) hours and five hundred (500) ft. instead of ten (10) minutes and five hundred (500) ft. will allow the LPR- (License Plate Reader) to function properly. This will also eliminate people riding around the block and returning to the same parking spot, rolling a few inches within the same spot, or simply wiping the chalk off their tires. Recommended Action: Adopt the accompanying ordinance to amend and reordain Sec. 20 -67 and Sec. 20 -91 of the Code of the City of Roanoke; and provide for an effective date of April 1, 2021. (07 -------- Robert S. Cowell, Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager for Community Development 2 a PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED ADJACENT TO OFFICIAL TAX MAP NO: 1210320 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of March, 2021. No. 42005 - 031521. AN ORDINANCE allowing a bus shelter encroachment requested by the Greater Roanoke Transit Company d /b /a Valley Metro ( "GRTC "), into the public right -of -way located at the intersection of Salem Avenue, S.W., and 16th Street, S.W., in front of Hurt Park Elementary School, bearing Official Tax Map No. 1210320, and which bus shelter will be located within the City Right- of-Way upon certain terms and conditions; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. Authorization is hereby granted to GRTC to allow the encroachment of a GRTC owned bus shelter to be placed in the City's public right -of -way located at the intersection of Salem Avenue, S.W., and 16th Street, S.W., in front of Hurt Park Elementary School. The encroachment shall be approximately 16 feet in length and 7 feet in width, as more particularly set forth and described in the City Council Agenda Report dated March 15, 2021. 2. It is agreed by GRTC that in maintaining such encroachment, GRTC and its grantees, assignees, or successors in interest agree to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims for injuries or damages to persons or property, including attorney's fees, that may arise by reason of the above - described encroachment. GRTC agrees that the encroachment shall be removed at any time from the right -of -way upon written demand of the City of Roanoke, and that such placement and removal of the encroachment shall be at the sole cost and expense of GRTC. GRTC agrees that it shall be responsible for the installation, maintenance, operation, cleaning, repair, restoration, of the encroachment, and it shall replace any damage to the bus shelter, and any damage to the land, caused by the placement and removal of the encroachment, at GRTC's sole cost and expense. 3. GRTC, its grantees, assigns, or successors in interest, shall, for the duration of this permit, maintain on file with the City Clerk's Office evidence of insurance coverage for such bus shelter in an amount not less than $2,000,000 of general liability insurance. The certificate of insurance must list the City of Roanoke, its officers, agents, and employees as additional insureds, and an endorsement by the insurance company naming these parties as additional insureds must be received within thirty (3 0) days of passage of this ordinance. The certificate of insurance shall state that such insurance may not be canceled or materially altered without thirty (30) days written advance notice of such cancellation or alteration being provided to the Risk Management Officer for the City of Roanoke. 4. The City Clerk shall transmit an attested copy of this Ordinance to the General Manager for GRTC at 1108 Campbell Avenue, S.E., Roanoke, Virginia, 24013. 5. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect at such time as a copy, duly signed, sealed, and acknowledged by GRTC has been admitted to record, at the cost of GRTC, in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court for the City of Roanoke and shall remain in effect only so long as a valid, current certificate evidencing the insurance required in Paragraph 3 above is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, or until the City requires the removal of such bus shelter, which may be done in the sole discretion of the City by sending written notice to GRTC to remove such bus shelter. In the event this Ordinance is not signed by GRTC and recorded in the Circuit Court Clerk's Office for the 2 City of Roanoke within (90) days from the adoption of this Ordinance, this Ordinance shall terminate and be of no further force and effect. 6. Pursuant to Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this Ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: ez6a,'�' -j-, Txt'eg� City Clerk. The undersigned acknowledges that it has read and understands the terms and conditions stated above and agrees to comply with those terms and conditions. GREATER ROANOKE TRANSIT COMPANY D /B /A VALLEY METRO By: - Kevin Price, General Manager COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) 1, a Notary Public in and for the State and City aforesaid, do certify that the foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2021, by Kevin Price, General Manager of the Greater Roanoke Transit Company d /b /a Valley Metro. My commission expires: Notary Public SEAL 3 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: March 15, 2021 Subject: Request from Greater Roanoke Transit Company (GRTC) for a Bus Shelter Encroachment for the West End Neighborhood Located at 1525 Salem Avenue, S.W. at the Intersection of Salem Avenue, S.W. and 16th Street, S.W. Background: In 2020, the Mountain View Neighborhood Association applied for and received a CDBG Neighborhood Development Grant to build and install a new bus shelter in the West End neighborhood. The bus shelter will be constructed by the students of the class of 2020 -2021 at Noel C. Taylor Learning Academy afterschool program with the Making Foundation. This is a team project between the Mountain View Neighborhood Association and the Making Foundation. The Mountain View Neighborhood Association has identified a suitable location for the bus shelter in the Hurt Park neighborhood, near the Hurt Park Elementary School. Valley Metro provided ridership data that supports the need for a shelter at this location. Greater Roanoke Transit Company (GRTC) is requesting an encroachment permit for the bus shelter to service the Hurt Park neighborhood. The shelter will encroach approximately 16 feet in length and 7 feet in width into City right - of -way, located at 1 525 Salem Avenue S.W. at the intersection of Salem Avenue, S.W. and 16`h Street, S.W. in front of Hurt Park Elementary School, property of City of Roanoke, known as Official Tax Map No. 1210320, as shown on the attached plan. This shelter enhances transit service to the residents of Hurt Park. Bus shelters make riding the bus safer, encourage ridership by providing comfort and protection from the elements, and create a more mobile neighborhood with an eye on visibility and growth. Recommended Action: Adopt the proposed Ordinance authorizing the encroachment of the new 16 ft. x 7 ft. Bus Shelter encroaching into the City Right -of -Way located at 1 525 Salem Avenue, S.W. at the intersection of Salem Avenue, S.W. and 16th Street, S.W.in front of Hurt Park Elementary School. All necessary documents required for this encroachment are to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. Robei City Manager r Attachment: Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Sherman M. Stovall, Deputy City Manager W. Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance Rob Ledger, Director of Economic Development Cassandra L. Turner, Economic Development Specialist Dorian Allen, AICP Director of Transit Planning and Special Projects, Valley Metro 2 ' � d N i HURT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1210711 1210320 CITY OF ROANOKE lmlr7-11- I I - I PROPOSED CONCRETE PAD 16'XT 49' TO EXISTING FENCE FLUSHED WITH SIDEWALK si PROPOSED SHELTER' 10 STRUCTURE 14'X6' </f 14" 10' FROM AEP POLE 14 5' 7' 41�� ' AEP Pole #253 -7583 O WITH STREET LIGHT VALLEY METRO BUS STOP P9' T -7" FROM EDGE OF CURB ROANOKE HURT PARK BUS SHELTER SALEM AVE & 16TH ST SW 1 OF 1 CECELIA F. NICCOY, ChIC Cite Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerkCroanokeva.gov March 16, 2021 J. David and Jacqueline S. Leaman Landowners 810 Hamilton Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Leaman: CECELIA T. WEBB, CHIC Deputy City Clerk I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 42006 - 031521 allowing a retaining wall encroachment requested by J. David Leaman and Jacqueline S. Leaman (collectively "Owners "), the owners of certain real estate located at 810 and 814 Hamilton Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia, bearing Roanoke Official Tax Map Nos. 1130705 and 1130706 ( "Property "), into the public right -of -way located along Hamilton Avenue, S. W., and adjacent to the Property, and which retaining wall will be located within the City right -of -way upon certain terms and conditions. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 15, 2021, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Sincerely, 474 Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk c: The Honorable Brenda Hamilton, Circuit Court Clerk Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager Timothy R. Spencer, City Attorney Sherman M. Stovall, Deputy City Manager Mark Jamison, Director of Public Works Dwayne D'Ardenne, Transportation Division Manager Susan S. Lower, Director, Real Estate Valuation PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY LOCATED ADJACENT TO OFFICIAL TAX MAP NOS: 1130705 & 1130706 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of March, 2021. No. 42006 - 031521. AN ORDINANCE allowing a retaining wall encroachment requested by J. David Leaman and Jacqueline S. Leaman (collectively "Owners "), the owners of certain real estate located at 810 and 814 Hamilton Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, bearing Roanoke Official Tax Map Nos. 1130705 and 1130706 ( "Property "), into the public right -of -way located along Hamilton Avenue, S.W. and adjacent to the Property, and which retaining wall will be located within the City right -of -way upon certain terms and conditions; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. Authorization is hereby granted by the City of Roanoke ( "City ") pursuant to Section 15.2 -2009 of the Code of Virginia (195 0) as amended, to allow the placement and encroachment by Owners of a retaining wall (collectively, the "Encroachment ") to be placed in the City's public right- of-way adjacent to the Property and along Hamilton Avenue, S.W. The Encroachment shall be approximately 18 inches in width and will extend 100 feet in length along the southerly right -of -way line of Hamilton Avenue, S.W., as more particularly set forth and described in the City Council Agenda Report dated March 15, 2021, which Report and attachments are incorporated into and made a part of this Ordinance by reference. 2. It is agreed by Owners that in maintaining such Encroachment, Owners and their grantees, assignees, or successors in interest agree to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke, its officials, officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims for injuries or damages to persons or property, including attorney's fees, that may arise by reason of the above - described Encroachment. Owners agree that the Encroachment shall be removed at any time from the right -of- way upon written demand of the City of Roanoke, and that such placement and removal of the Encroachment shall be at the sole cost and expense of Owners. Owners agree that they shall be responsible for the installation, maintenance, operation, cleaning, repair, restoration, of the Encroachment, and they shall replace any damage to the retaining wall, and any damage to the City's right -of -way, caused by the placement and removal of the Encroachment, at Owners' sole cost and expense. 3. Owners, their grantees, assigns, or successors in interest, shall, for the duration of this Encroachment, maintain on file with the City Risk Manager evidence of insurance coverage for such Encroachment in an amount not less than $300,000 of general liability insurance. The certificate of insurance must list the City of Roanoke, its officers, agents, and employees as additional insureds, and an endorsement by the insurance company naming these parties as additional insureds must be received within thirty (30) days of recordation of this ordinance. The certificate of insurance shall state that such insurance may not be canceled or materially altered without thirty (30) days written advance notice of such cancellation or alteration being provided to the Risk Management Officer for the City of Roanoke. If Owners hire a contractor to perform any work in conjunction with this Encroachment, the contractor must provide general liability insurance coverage naming the City of Roanoke, its officers, agents employees and volunteers as additional insureds as it relates to this particular work. 4. The City Clerk shall transmit an attested copy of this Ordinance to Owner at the following address: 814 Hamilton Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, VA, 24015. 5. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect at such time as a copy, duly signed, sealed, and acknowledged by Owners has been admitted to record, at the cost of Owners, in the 2 Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court for the City of Roanoke and shall remain in effect only so long as a valid, current certificate evidencing the insurance required in Paragraph 3 above is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, or until the City requires the removal of such Encroachment, which may be done in the sole discretion of the City by sending written notice to Owners to remove such Encroachment. In the event this Ordinance is not signed by Owners and recorded in the Circuit Court Clerk's Office for the City of Roanoke within (90) days from the adoption of this Ordinance, this Ordinance shall terminate and be of no further force and effect. 6. Owners shall not commence placement and installation of the Encroachment, unless and until (i) a copy of this Ordinance is recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, in accordance with this Ordinance; and (ii) Owners satisfy the insurance requirements of this Ordinance. 7. The terms, conditions, and obligations contained within this Ordinance shall constitute a covenant running with the land, and are made expressly binding on Owners' grantees, assignees, and successors in interest, and or title, unless and until the Encroachment is removed, or the authorization for the Encroachment is revoked by City Council. 8. Pursuant to Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this Ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: 0,66&�, J-� Y&tt" City Clerk. 3 The undersigned acknowledge that they have read and understand the terms and conditions stated above and agree to comply with these terms and conditions. OWNERS J. David Leaman Jacqueline S. Leaman COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA To -wit: CITY /COUNTY OF I, a Notary Public in and for the State and City aforesaid, do certify that the foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , by J. David Leaman. My Commission expires: Notary Public COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA To -wit: CITY /COUNTY OF SEAL I, a Notary Public in and for the State and City aforesaid, do certify that the foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , by Jacqueline S. Leaman. My Commission expires: Notary Public SEAL 4 o� CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: March 15, 2021 Subject: Encroachment Request from J. David Leaman and Jacqueline S. Leaman for a retaining wall in Right -of -Way located at 810 and 814 Hamilton Avenue, S.W. Background: J. David Leaman and Jacqueline S. Leaman, (Landowners), are the owners of certain real property described as Lot 7 (Tax Map #1130705) and Lot 8 (Tax Map #1130706), Block 28, Map of Wasena Corporation, located at 810 and 814 Hamilton Avenue, S.W. An existing concrete retaining wall, in a current state of disrepair, is located along the northerly boundary of the Landowners' property and adjacent to City Right -of -Way of Hamilton Avenue. A structural engineer hired by the Landowners recommends construction of a new retaining wall immediately adjacent to the existing wall. The new retaining wall will encroach approximately 18 (eighteen) inches in width and will extend approximately 100 (one hundred) feet in length along the southerly right -of -way line of Hamilton Avenue. The proposed wall will not create an impairment of sight distance for motorists, and sufficient space will remain between the wall and curb line for future sidewalk construction along Hamilton Avenue. Recommended Action: Adopt the proposed Ordinance authorizing the encroachment of the new retaining wall encroaching into the City Right -of -Way located at 810 and 814 Hamilton Avenue, S.W. All necessary documents required for this encroachment are to be approved as to form by the City Attorney. --- ---- -------------------- Robert S. Cowell, Jr. City Manager Attachment Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Sherman M. Stovall, Deputy City Manager Mark Jamison, Director of Public Works Dwayne D'Ardenne, Transportation Division Manager J. David Leaman and Jacqueline S. Leaman, Landowners Tax Map #1130705 and #1130706 City of Roanoke is exempted for recordation taxes and fees Pursuant to §58.1- 811(A)(3), Code of Virginia, as amended MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT REGARDING INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN CITY OF ROANOKE RIGHT -OF -WAY THIS AGREEMENT, is entered into this day of , 20 , between J. David Leaman and Jacqueline S. Leaman ( "Landowners "), and the City of Roanoke (the "City "). RECITALS: WHEREAS, the Landowners are the owners of certain real property described as: Lot 7 Tax Map #1130705) and Lot 8 (Tax Map #1130706), Block 28, Map of Wasena Corporation, (City Tax Map/Parcel Identification Number) (the "Property "), which comprises the property conveyed to Landowners by instruments recorded in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, Circuit Court Clerk's Office in Deed Book 1517, Page 1660; Deed Book 1715, Page 265; and Instrument Number 110005791. WHEREAS, the Landowners wish to construct a retaining wall contiguous to the Property and encroaching in City right -of -way of Hamilton Avenue, SW. WHEREAS, the City requires the Landowners, their successors and assigns, to agree to certain conditions, restrictions, and maintenance requirements prior to authorizing construction of a retaining wall encroachment in City right -of -way. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises, the mutual covenants contained herein, and the following terms and conditions, the parties agree as follows: 1. Authorization is hereby granted to Landowners to allow the encroachment of a retaining wall to be placed in the City's public right -of -way located at the South side of Hamilton Avenue, SW, in front of and contiguous to #810 and #814 Hamilton Avenue, designated as Official Tax Map Numbers 1130705 and 1130706. The encroachment shall be approximately 18 (eighteen) inches in width and will extend approximately 100 (one hundred) feet in length along the southerly right -of -way line of Hamilton Avenue. 2. It is agreed by Landowners that in maintaining such encroachment, Landowners and their grantees, assignees, or successors in interest agree to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke, its officials, officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims for injuries or damages to persons or property, including attorney's fees, that may arise by reason of the above - described encroachment. Landowners agree that the encroachment shall be removed at any time from the right - of -way upon written demand of the City of Roanoke, and that such placement and removal of the encroachment shall be at the sole cost and expense of Landowners. Landowners agree that they shall be responsible for the installation, maintenance, operation, cleaning, repair, restoration, of the encroachment, and they shall replace any damage to the retaining wall, and any damage to the City's right -of -way, caused by the placement and removal of the encroachment, at Landowner's sole cost and expense. 3. Landowners, their grantees, assigns, or successors in interest, shall, for the duration of this encroachment, maintain on file with the City Risk Manager evidence of insurance coverage for such retaining wall in an amount not less than $300,000 of general liability insurance. The certificate of insurance must list the City of Roanoke, its officers, agents, and employees as additional insureds, and an endorsement by the insurance company naming these parties as additional insureds must be received within thirty (30) days of recordation of this agreement. The certificate of insurance shall state that such insurance may not be canceled or materially altered without thirty (30) days written advance notice of such cancellation or alteration being provided to the Risk Management Officer for the City of Roanoke. If Landowners hire a contractor to perform any work in conjunction with this encroachment, the contractor must provide general liability insurance coverage naming the City of Roanoke, its officers, agents employees and volunteers as additional insureds as it relates to this particular work. 4. This Agreement imposes no liability of any kind whatsoever on the City and the Landowner agrees to hold the City harmless from any liability related to this agreement. 5. This Agreement shall be recorded among the land records of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, and shall constitute a covenant running with the land, and shall be binding on the Landowners, their administrators, executors, assigns, heirs and any other successors in interest. SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW I IN WITNESS whereof are hereby placed the following signatures: LANDOWNERS STATE OF CITY / COUNTY OF The foregoing Agreement , 20, by STATE OF CITY / COUNTY OF The foregoing Agreement , 20, by J. David Leaman Jacqueline S. Leaman Date Date was acknowledged before me this day of NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires: was acknowledged before me this day of NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires: 3 CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA By Printed Name: Title: COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA City of Roanoke The foregoing Agreement , 20, by Approved as to Form: City Attorney Approved as to Execution: City Attorney to -wit: was acknowledged before me this day of NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires: Date Date i IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of March, 2021. No. 42007 - 031521. A RESOLUTION setting the allocation percentage for personal property tax relief in the City of Roanoke for the 2021 tax year; and determining that an emergency exists and this resolution shall be effective upon passage. WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 58.1 -3524 (C) (2) and Section 58.1 -3912 (E) of the Code of Virginia, as amended by Chapter 1 of the Acts of Assembly and as set forth in item 503.E (Personal Property Tax Relief Program or "PPTRA ") of Chapter 951 of the 2005 Acts of Assembly, qualifying vehicles with a taxable situs within the City commencing January 1, 2021, shall receive personal property tax relief ;; WHEREAS, this Resolution is adopted pursuant to Ordinance 37221 - 101705 adopted by City Council on October 17, 2005; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. That tax relief shall be allocated such as to provide 100% tax relief for qualifying personal use vehicles valued at $1,000 or less. 2. That qualifying personal use vehicles valued at $1,001 420,000 will be eligible for 52.1% tax relief. 3. That qualifying personal use vehicles valued at $20,001 or more shall only receive 52.1% tax relief on the first $20,000 of value. 4. That all other vehicles which do not meet the definition of "qualifying" (for example, including but not limited to, business use vehicles, farm use vehicles, motor homes, etc.) will not be eligible for any form of tax relief under this program. 5. That the percentages applied to the categories of qualifying personal use vehicles are estimated fully to use all available PPTRA funds allocated to the City of Roanoke by the Commonwealth of Virginia. 6. In order to provide for the continuity of operations of the municipal government associated with the pandemic disaster, an emergency is deemed to exist, and this resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage. I ATTEST: cz�"4� City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: March 15, 2021 Subject: Adoption of Tax Year 2021 Personal Property Tax Relief Act ( PPTRA) Percentage Background: The PPTRA was enacted in 1998 and provides for a measure of personal property tax relief based on assessed motor vehicle values. (Vehicles valued at $1,000 and below are exempt from taxation.) The amount of relief each locality receives from the Commonwealth has been fixed since 2006. The City of Roanoke budgets in anticipation of receiving $8,075,992 annually. Considerations: City Council is required by the Commonwealth to annually adopt a resolution setting the percentage reduction in personal property for that year. City staff computed the effective reimbursement rate using information provided by the Commissioner of the Revenue and trend data. The percentage reduction is calculated to distribute the $8,075,992 block grant allocation from the Commonwealth in conformance with the state code. The rate as computed for tax year 2021 is 52.1%, a slight decrease from the 2020 rate of 52.4 %. The tax year 2021 rate is based on historical growth rates of qualifying vehicles. Recommended Action: Adopt the attached resolution which establishes the percentage reduction for personal property tax relief at 52.1% for the City of Roanoke for the 2021 tax year. Robert S. Cowell, fir. City Manager Distribution: Honorable Sherman A. Holland, Commissioner of the Revenue Honorable Evelyn W. Powers, Treasurer Sherman M. Stovall, Deputy City Manager W. Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance CECELIA F. MCCOY, CMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerkCaroanokeva.gov March 16, 2021 The Honorable Brenda Hamilton Clerk of Circuit Court Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Hamilton: CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Deputy City Clerk I am enclosing an attested copy of Resolution No. 42008 - 031521 authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed eleven million dollars ($11,000,000) aggregate principal amount of City of Roanoke, Virginia, General Obligation Public Improvement Refunding Bonds; fixing certain details of the bonds; and otherwise providing with respect to the issuance, sale and delivery of such bonds and the refunding of the refunded bonds. The above referenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 15, 2021, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Sincerely, e4 Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Enclosure F_- CM a CIRCUIT COURT Receive & Filed IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA a.��-- MAR 19 2021 The 15th day of March, 2021. B No. 42008-031521. Deputy Clerk ATY OF ROANOKE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED ELEVEN MILLION DOLLARS ($11,000,000) AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, GENERAL OBLIGATION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS; FIXING CERTAIN DETAILS OF THE BONDS; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF SUCH BONDS AND THE REFUNDING OF THE REFUNDED BONDS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Council (the "Council ") of the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the "City "), hereby finds and determines as follows: (a) Pursuant to the Public Finance Act of 1991, and resolutions adopted by this Council, there were authorized to be issued, sold and delivered the City's $5,470,000 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2010D (Tax - Exempt Recovery Zone Facility Bonds), dated August It, 2010 (the "Series 2010D Bonds "). (b) Pursuant to the Public Finance Act of 1991, and resolutions adopted by this Council, there were authorized to be issued, sold and delivered the City's $12,010,000 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2014A (Tax - Exempt), dated March 5, 2014 (the "Series 2014A Bonds "). (c) The City has been advised by the City's Financial Advisor that the refunding in advance of their stated maturities of all or a portion of the outstanding Series 201 OD Bonds, Series 2014A Bonds and certain maturities of certain other currently outstanding issues of general obligation public improvement bonds of the City may result in annual debt service cost savings to the City, depending upon market conditions, or may enable the City to modify its existing annual debt service structure. (d) The Council desires to authorize the issuance and sale of General Obligation Public Improvement Refunding Bonds of the City to provide for the refunding in advance of their stated maturities and redemption of all or a portion of the outstanding Series 20I0D Bonds, Series 2014A Bonds and certain maturities of such other outstanding general obligation public improvement bonds, the refunding of which shall be recommended by the 3566146,1 044089 RSIND City's Financial Advisor (such bonds to be refunded in advance of their stated maturities being referred to hereinafter as the "Refunded Bonds "). (e) Pursuant to Article 5 of the Public Finance Act of 1991, the City is authorized to issue refunding bonds to refund all or a portion of its outstanding bonds in advance of their stated maturities. (f) In the judgment of this Council, it is necessary and expedient to authorize the issuance and sale of not to exceed Eleven Million Dollars ($11,000,000) aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Public Improvement Refunding Bonds for the purpose of refunding all or a portion of the Refunded Bonds and paying the costs related to the issuance of such General Obligation Public Improvement Refunding Bonds. SECTION 2. (a) Pursuant to the Public Finance Act of 1991, including in particular Title 15.2, Chapter 26, Article 5, Section 15.2 -2643 et seq., of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, for the purpose of providing funds to refund the Refunded Bonds in advance of their stated maturities and to pay the costs of issuance of the Bonds (as defined herein), there are hereby authorized to be issued, sold and delivered in one or more series from time to time not to exceed Eleven Million Dollars ($11,000,000) aggregate principal amount of general obligation refunding bonds of the City which shall be designated and known as "City of Roanoke, Virginia, General Obligation Public Improvement Refunding Bonds" (referred to herein as the "Bonds "). (b) The Bonds shall be issued in their entirety at one time, or from time to time in part in series, as shall be determined by the Director of Finance or the City Manager. There shall be added to the designation of the Bonds a series designation determined by the Director of Finance or the City Manager. The Bonds shall be issued in fully registered form in the denomination of $5,000 each or any integral multiple thereof. The Bonds of a given series shall be numbered from No. R -1 upwards in order of issuance. The Bonds shall bear interest from their date payable on such date and semiannually thereafter as shall be determined by the City Manager or the Director of Finance in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 and Section 11 hereof. The Bonds shall be issued in such aggregate principal amount (not exceeding in the aggregate the principal amount specified in Section 2(a) hereof); and shall mature on such dates and in such years (but in no event exceeding forty (40) years from their date or dates), and in the principal amount in each such year, determined by the City Manager or the Director of Finance in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 and Section 11 hereof. Interest on the Bonds shall be calculated on the basis of a three hundred and sixty (360) day year comprised of twelve (12) thirty (30) day months. (c) The Bonds (or portions thereof in installments of $5,000) may be made subject to redemption at the option of the City prior to their stated maturities, in whole or in part from time to time on any date, in such order as may be determined by the City (except that if at any time less than all of the Bonds of a given maturity are called for redemption, the particular Bonds or portions thereof in installments of $5,000 of such maturity to be redeemed shall be selected by lot or by such other method in accordance with the procedures of DTC (hereinafter defined) as may be designated by the City Manager or the Director of Finance), upon payment of such redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of the principal amount of the Bonds to be redeemed), together with the interest accrued thereon to the date fixed for the redemption -2- 3566146.1 044089 RSIND thereof, as shall be determined by the City Manager or the Director of Finance in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 and Section 11 hereof. (d) (i) If any Bond (or any portion of the principal amount thereof in installments of $5,000) shall be called for redemption, notice of the redemption thereof, specifying the date, number and maturity of such Bond, the date and place or places fixed for its redemption, and if less than the entire principal amount of such Bond is to be redeemed, that such Bond must be surrendered in exchange for the principal amount thereof to be redeemed and a new Bond or Bonds issued equalling in principal amount that portion of the principal amount thereof not to be redeemed, shall be mailed not less than thirty (30) days prior to the date fixed for redemption (or such shorter period as may be agreed to with the purchaser of such Bonds), by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the registered owner thereof at his address as it appears on the books of registry kept by the Registrar as of the close of business on the forty -fifth (45th) day next preceding the date fixed for redemption. If notice of the redemption of any Bond shall have been given as aforesaid, and payment of the principal amount of such Bond (or the portion of the principal amount thereof to be redeemed) and of the accrued interest payable upon such redemption shall have been duly made or provided for, interest thereon shall cease to accrue from and after the date so specified for the redemption thereof. (ii) Any notice of the optional redemption of the Bonds may state that it is conditioned upon there being on deposit with the City on the date fixed for the redemption thereof an amount of money sufficient to pay the redemption price of such Bonds, together with the interest accrued thereon to the date fixed for the redemption thereof, and any conditional notice so given may be rescinded at any time before the payment of the redemption price of such Bonds, together with the interest accrued thereon, is due and payable if any such condition so specified is not satisfied. If a redemption of any Bonds does not occur after a conditional notice is given due to there not being on deposit with the City a sufficient amount of money to pay the redemption price of such Bonds, together with the interest accrued thereon to the date fixed for the redemption thereof, the corresponding notice of redemption shall be deemed to be revoked. (iii) So long as the Bonds are in book -entry only form, any notice of redemption shall be given only to The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York ( "DTC "), or to its nominee. The City shall not be responsible for providing any beneficial owner of the Bonds any notice of redemption while the Bonds are in book -entry only form. SECTION 3. The full faith and credit of the City shall be and is irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds as the same become due. In each year while the Bonds, or any of them, are outstanding and unpaid, this Council is authorized and required to levy and collect annually, at the same time and in the same manner as other taxes of the City are assessed, levied and collected, a tax upon all taxable property within the City, over and above all other taxes, authorized or limited by law and without limitation as to rate or amount, sufficient to pay when due the principal of and interest on the Bonds to the extent other funds of the City are not lawfully available and appropriated for such purpose. SECTION 4. (a) The Bonds shall be executed, for and on behalf of the City, by the manual or facsimile signature of the Mayor of the City and shall have a facsimile of the -3- 3566146.1 044089 RSIND corporate seal of the City imprinted thereon, attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the City Clerk of the City. (b) The Director of Finance or the City Manager are hereby authorized to appoint a Registrar and Paying Agent for the Bonds (the "Registrar "). (c) The Director of Finance or the City Manager shall direct the Registrar to authenticate the Bonds and no Bond shall be valid or obligatory for any purpose unless and until the certificate of authentication endorsed on each Bond shall have been manually executed by an authorized signator of the Registrar. Upon the authentication of any Bonds the Registrar shall insert in the certificate of authentication the date as of which such Bonds are authenticated as follows: (i) if a Bond is authenticated prior to the first interest payment date, the certificate shall be dated as of the date of the initial issuance and delivery of the Bonds of the series of Bonds of which such Bond is one, (ii) if a Bond is authenticated upon an interest payment date, the certificate shall be dated as of such interest payment date, (iii) if a Bond is authenticated after the fifteenth (15th) day of the calendar month next preceding an interest payment date and prior to such interest payment date, the certificate shall be dated as of such interest payment date and (iv) in all other instances the certificate shall be dated as of the interest payment date next preceding the date upon which the Bond is authenticated. In the event the dates on which interest is payable on the Bonds of any series are other than the first days of calendar months, the provisions of this Section 4(c) with regard to the authentication of such Bonds and of Section 10 with regard to the form of such Bonds shall be modified as the Director of Finance or the City Manager shall determine to be necessary or appropriate. (d) The execution and authentication of the Bonds in the manner above set forth is adopted as a due and sufficient authentication of the Bonds. SECTION 5. (a) The principal of and interest on the Bonds shall be payable in such coin or currency of the United States of America as at the respective dates of payment thereof is legal tender for public and private debts at the office of the Registrar. Interest on the Bonds shall be payable by check mailed by the Registrar to the registered owners of such Bonds at their respective addresses as such addresses appear on the books of registry kept pursuant to this Section 5; provided, however, that so long as the Bonds are in book -entry form and registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC, or in the name of such other nominee of DTC as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC, interest on the Bonds shall be paid directly to Cede & Co. or such other nominee of DTC by wire transfer. (b) At all times during which any Bond of any series remains outstanding and unpaid, the Registrar for such series shall keep or cause to be kept at its office books of registry for the registration, exchange and transfer of Bonds of such series. Upon presentation at its office for such purpose, the Registrar, under such reasonable regulations as it may prescribe, shall register, exchange or transfer, or cause to be registered, exchanged or transferred, on the books of registry the Bonds as hereinbefore set forth. (c) The books of registry shall at all times be open for inspection by the City or any duly authorized officer thereof. -4- 3566146.1 044089 RSIND (d) Any Bond may be exchanged at the office of the Registrar for such series of Bonds for a like aggregate principal amount of such Bonds in other authorized principal sums of the same series, interest rate and maturity. (e) Any Bond of any series may, in accordance with its terms, be transferred upon the books of registry by the person in whose name it is registered, in person or by his duly authorized agent, upon surrender of such Bond to the Registrar for cancellation, accompanied by a written instrument of transfer duly executed by the registered owner in person or by his duly authorized attorney, in form satisfactory to the Registrar. (f) All transfers or exchanges pursuant to this Section 5 shall be made without expense to the registered owners of such Bonds, except as otherwise herein provided, and except that the Registrar for such series of Bonds shall require the payment by the registered owner of the Bond requesting such transfer or exchange of any tax or other governmental charges required to be paid with respect to such transfer or exchange. All Bonds surrendered pursuant to this Section 5 shall be cancelled. (g) (i) Except as otherwise provided in Section 11 hereof, the Bonds shall be issued in full book -entry form. One Bond representing each maturity of each series of the Bonds will be issued to and registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC, or such other nominee of DTC as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC, as registered owner of the Bonds, and each such Bond will be immobilized in the custody of DTC. DTC will act as securities depository for the Bonds. Individual purchases will be made in book -entry form only, in the principal amount of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof. Purchasers will not receive physical delivery of certificates representing their interest in the Bonds purchased. (ii) Except as otherwise provided in Section 11 hereof, principal and interest payments on the Bonds will be made by the Registrar to DTC or its nominee, Cede & Co., or such other nominee of DTC as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC, as registered owner of the Bonds, which will in turn remit such payments to the DTC participants for subsequent disbursal to the beneficial owners of the Bonds. Transfers of principal and interest payments to DTC participants will be the responsibility of DTC. Transfers of such payments to beneficial owners of the Bonds by DTC participants will be the responsibility of such participants and other nominees of such beneficial owners. Transfers of ownership interests in the Bonds will be accomplished by book entries made by DTC and, in turn, by the DTC participants who act on behalf of the indirect participants of DTC and the beneficial owners of the Bonds. (iii) The City will not be responsible or liable for sending transaction statements or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing records maintained by DTC, its participants or persons acting through such participants or for transmitting payments to, communicating with, notifying, or otherwise dealing with any beneficial owner of the Bonds. SECTION 6. (a) CUSIP identification numbers may be printed on the Bonds, but no. such number shall constitute a part of the contract evidenced by the particular Bond upon which it is printed; no liability shall attach to the City or any officer or agent thereof (including any paying agent for the Bonds) by reason of such numbers or any use made thereof (including -5- 3566146.1 044089 RSIND any use thereof made by the City, any such officer or any such agent) or by reason of any inaccuracy, error or omission with respect thereto or in such use; and any inaccuracy, error or omission with respect to such numbers shall not constitute cause for failure or refusal by a purchaser of any Bonds to accept delivery of and pay for such Bonds. All expenses in connection with the assignment and printing of CUSIP numbers on the Bonds shall be paid by the initial purchasers of the Bonds. (b) A copy of the final legal opinion with respect to the Bonds, with the name of the attorney or attorneys rendering the same, together with a certification of the City Clerk, executed by a facsimile signature of that officer, to the effect that such copy is a true and complete copy (except for letterhead and date) of the legal opinion which was dated as of the date of delivery of and payment for the Bonds, may be printed on the Bonds. SECTION 7. To the extent it shall be contemplated at the time of their issuance that the interest on any Bonds issued hereunder shall be excludable from gross income for purposes of federal income taxation, the City covenants and agrees to comply with the provisions of Sections 103 and 141 -150 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the applicable Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder throughout the term of the Bonds. SECTION 8. (a) Pursuant to the authority of and for the purposes specified herein, this Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or the Director of Finance, without further action of this Council, to sell the Bonds in one or more series in accordance with Section 2 at competitive or negotiated sale, on or before September 30, 2022, at a price not less than ninety -seven percent (97 %) of the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds (exclusive of underwriting compensation), plus accrued interest, if any, from the date of the Bonds to the date of delivery thereof and payment therefor; provided, however, that a series of the Bonds may be sold, whether at competitive or negotiated sale, only if the refunding of the Refunded Bonds will result in net present value savings to the City in an amount as shall be acceptable to the City Manager, provided further that no net present value savings shall be required in connection with the sale of a series of the Bonds to be issued for the purpose of modifying the City's existing annual debt service structure. The Bonds may be sold and issued contemporaneously with other General Obligation Bonds of the City as a separate series or as part of a single series. The Bonds may be issued as taxable or tax - exempt Bonds and shall bear interest at such rates per annum as shall be approved by the City Manager or the Director of Finance; provided, however, in no event shall the true interest cost for the Bonds of any series exceed five percent (5.00 %); and provided further in no event shall the premium payable by the City upon the redemption of the Bonds of any Series exceed two percent (2 %) of the principal amount thereof, except that any Bonds issued may be subject to redemption at a redemption price that includes a make -whole premium, as may be determined by the City Manager or the Director of Finance at the time of sale of any such Bonds. (b) If the Bonds are sold at competitive sale, the Director of Finance and the City Manager are each hereby authorized to cause to be published and disseminated (via electronic means or otherwise) an Official Notice of Sale of the Refunding Bonds in such form and containing such terms and conditions as the Director of Finance or the City Manager may deem advisable, subject to the provisions hereof. -6- 3566146.1 044089 RSIND (c) If the Bonds are sold at negotiated sale, the City Manager and the Director of Finance are each hereby authorized to select the underwriters for the Bonds of each series (the "Underwriters ") and to sell the Bonds of each series at a negotiated sale to the Underwriters selected by the City Manager or the Director of Finance, and the City Manager and the Director of Finance are each hereby authorized to execute and deliver to the Underwriters one or more Bond Purchase Contracts relating to the sale of the Bonds by the City to such Underwriters. (d) The City Manager and the Director of Finance are each hereby authorized to cause to be prepared and deliver to the purchasers of the Bonds a Preliminary Official Statement and a final Official Statement relating to the Bonds on or before the dates specified in the Bond Purchase Contract. The City Manager and the Director of Finance are each hereby further authorized to certify that the Preliminary Official Statement for the Bonds authorized hereunder is "deemed final" for purposes of Rule 15c2 -12 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ( "Rule 15c2 -12 "). The Mayor of the City is hereby authorized to execute the final Official Statement on behalf of the City. (e) The City Manager and the Director of Finance are each hereby authorized to execute and deliver to the purchasers of the Bonds a Continuing Disclosure Certificate relating to the Bonds evidencing the City's undertaking to comply with the continuing disclosure requirements of Paragraph (b)(5) of Rule 15c2 -12 in such form as shall be approved by the City Manager or the Director of Finance upon advice of counsel (including the City Attorney or Bond Counsel), such approval to be conclusively evidenced by their execution and delivery thereof. (f) All actions and proceedings heretofore taken by this Council, the City Manager, the Director of Finance and the other officers, employees, agents and attorneys of and for the City in connection with the issuance and sale of the Bonds are hereby ratified and confirmed. SECTION 9. (a) The City Manager and the Director of Finance are each hereby authorized to enter into an Escrow Deposit Agreement in the form customarily entered into by the City in connection with advance refunding transactions providing for the redemption of the Refunded Bonds (the "Escrow Deposit Agreement ") and to appoint an Escrow Agent to serve under the Escrow Deposit Agreement. The City Manager and the Director of Finance are each hereby authorized to appoint a verification agent to verify the mathematical accuracy of computations relating to the Bonds and the Refunded Bonds. (b) The City Manager and the Director of Finance are each hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City, subscriptions or purchase agreements for the securities to be purchased by the Escrow Agent from moneys deposited in the Escrow Deposit Fund created and established under the Escrow Deposit Agreement. Such securities so purchased shall be held by the Escrow Agent under and in accordance with the provisions of the Escrow Deposit Agreement. The City Manager and the Director of Finance are each hereby authorized to sell any securities held by the Escrow Agent under and in accordance with the provisions of the Escrow Deposit Agreement and to purchase securities in lieu of and in substitution therefor. -7- 3566146.1 044089 RSIND (c) Subject to the sale and receipt of the proceeds of the Bonds, the City Manager and the Director of Finance are each hereby authorized to designate the Refunded Bonds for redemption on such date or dates as they shall determine and are hereby further authorized to direct the Escrow Agent to cause notices of the redemption of the Refunded Bonds on such date or dates to be given in accordance with the provisions of the proceedings authorizing the issuance of the Refunded Bonds. SECTION 10. The Bonds, the certificate of authentication of the Registrar, and the assignment endorsed on the Bonds, shall be substantially in the forms set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. SECTION 11. (a) In addition to the authorization for a competitive or negotiated sale of the Bonds as set forth in Section 8 hereof, the Council hereby authorizes the issuance and sale of the Bonds to one or more lenders to evidence one or more loans made to the City by one or more lenders in accordance with any proposal made by such lender(s) to the City pursuant to any Request for Proposal issued by the City for any such loan (hereinafter any such Request for Proposal of the City and any proposal from any lender(s) submitted in response thereto shall be collectively referred to as a "Financing Proposal "). There is hereby delegated to each of the City Manager and the Director of Finance, without further action by the Council, the authority to issue and deliver the Bonds pursuant to this Section 11 at such price(s) and rate(s), and on such other terms and conditions, as shall be provided in any Financing Proposal, which Financing Proposal shall be in such form and containing such terms and conditions as the City Manager or the Director of Finance deem acceptable, acting with the advice of the City's Financial Advisor and legal counsel (including the City Attorney and the City's Bond Counsel), subject to the provisions and parameters set forth herein. (b) Notwithstanding anything in this Resolution to the contrary, Bonds issued and sold pursuant to a Financing Proposal as provided in this Section 11 may bear interest at such fixed rates or variable rates of interest (which variable rates of interest shall be determined in accordance with any variable rate formula as shall be set forth in any Financing Proposal) as shall be determined by the City Manager or the Director of Finance, acting with the advice of the City's financial advisor; provided, however, that the true interest cost of any fixed rate(s), or the initial variable rate(s) of interest, shall not exceed 5.000 %; and provided further that the fixed rate(s) or variable rate(s) determined for such Bonds may be further subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events or conditions as may be set forth in any Financing Proposal, including, without limitation, adjustments to the stated interest rate or interest rate formula upon the occurrence of any event of taxability with respect to the Bonds, any default in payment with respect to the Bonds, and any change in the marginal corporate tax rate of corporations under federal law. Notwithstanding anything in this Resolution to the contrary, any Bonds issued and sold pursuant to a Financing Proposal as provided in this Section 11 may be pre - payable at a prepayment price or redemption price that includes any make -whole amount, yield maintenance fee, penalty fee or break - funding amount calculated in accordance with any formula acceptable to the City Manager or the Director of Finance, acting with the advice of the City's Financial Advisor and legal counsel (including the City Attorney and Bond Counsel) as may be set forth in any Financing Proposal or in the Bonds, and in such case, such prepayment price or redemption price may exceed the 2% redemption premium limitation set forth in Section 8 above. -8- 3566146.1 044089 RSIND (c) Any one of the City Manager or the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to execute and deliver any Financing Agreement, purchase agreement or any other document, agreement or instrument necessary to provide for the issuance and delivery of the Bonds (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Financing Documents "), which Financing Documents shall be in such form and substance as shall be acceptable to the City Manager or the Director of Finance, as evidenced by his or her signature thereon, acting with the advice of legal counsel (including the City Attorney and Bond Counsel). Any one of the City Manager or the Director of Finance is hereby further authorized to determine, or to modify the form of and terms of the Bonds with respect to the dated date of the Bonds, the authorized denominations of the Bonds, the assignment of CUSIP Numbers, if any, to the Bonds, and the principal and interest payment dates of the Bonds. Notwithstanding anything in this Resolution to the contrary, any of the Bonds may be issued directly to the purchaser thereof, as registered owner or holder thereof SECTION 12. The City Clerk is hereby directed to file a copy of this Resolution, certified by such City Clerk to be a true copy hereof, with the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, all in accordance with Section 15.2 -2607 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended (the same being the Public Finance Act of 1991, as amended). SECTION 13. All ordinances, resolutions and proceedings in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, repealed. ATTEST: C 4L. "I,, City Clerk. -9- 3566146.1 044089 RSIND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA CITY OF ROANOKE GENERAL OBLIGATION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BOND SERIES No. R-_ MATURITY DATE: INTEREST RATE: REGISTERED OWNER: PRINCIPAL SUM: EXHIBIT A DATE OF BOND: CUSIP NO: DOLLARS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the City of Roanoke, in the Commonwealth of Virginia (the "City "), for value received, acknowledges itself indebted and hereby promises to pay to the Registered Owner (named above), or registered assigns, on the Maturity Date (specified above) (unless this Bond shall be subject to prior redemption and shall have been duly called for previous redemption and payment of the redemption price duly made or provided for), the Principal Sum (specified above), and to pay interest on such Principal Sum on and semiannually on each and thereafter (each such date is hereinafter referred to as an "interest payment date "), from the date hereof or from the interest payment date next preceding the date of authentication hereof to which interest shall have been paid, unless such date of authentication is an interest payment date, in which case from such interest payment date, or unless such date of authentication is within the period from the sixteenth (16th) day to the last day of the calendar month next preceding the following interest payment date, in which case from such following interest payment date, such interest to be paid until the maturity or redemption hereof at the Interest Rate (specified above) per annum, by check mailed by the Paying Agent hereinafter mentioned to the Registered Owner in whose name this Bond is registered upon the books of registry, as of the close of business on the fifteenth (15th) day (whether or not a business day) of the calendar month next preceding each interest payment date; provided, however, that so long as this Bond is in book -entry only form and registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of The Depository Trust Company ( "DTC "), or in the name of such other nominee of DTC as may be requested by an authorized representative of DTC, interest on this Bond shall be paid directly to Cede & Co. or such other nominee of DTC by wire transfer. Interest on this Bond shall be calculated on the basis of a three hundred and sixty (360) day year comprised of twelve (12) thirty (30) day months. The principal of this Bond is payable on presentation and surrender hereof at the office of , as the Registrar and Paying Agent, in the City of Principal of and interest on this Bond are payable in any A -1 3566146.1 044089 RSIND coin or currency of the United States of America which, on the respective dates of payment thereof, shall be legal tender for public and private debts. This Bond is one of a series of Bonds of like date, denomination and tenor except as to number, interest rate and maturity, and is issued for the purpose of providing funds to refund in advance of their stated maturities certain general obligation public improvement bonds heretofore issued by the City to pay the costs of public improvement projects of and for the City. This Bond is issued under and pursuant to and in full compliance with the Constitution and statutes of the Commonwealth of Virginia, including Chapter 26 of Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended (the same being the Public Finance Act of 1991, as amended), and a resolution and other proceedings of the Council of the City duly adopted and taken under the Public Finance Act of 1991. The Bonds of the series of which this Bond is one (or portions thereof in installments of $5,000) maturing on and after _, are subject to redemption at the option of the City prior to their stated maturities, on or after , in whole or in part from time to time on any date, in such order as may be determined by the City (except that if at any time less than all of the Bonds of a given maturity are called for redemption, the particular Bonds or portions thereof in installments of $5,000 of such maturity to be redeemed shall be selected by lot), upon payment of a redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Bonds to be redeemed, together with the interest accrued thereon to the date fixed for the redemption thereof. The Bonds of the series of which this Bond is one maturing on are subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption on _, and on each thereafter and to payment at maturity on in the principal amounts in each year set forth below, in the case of redemption with the particular Bonds or Bonds or portions thereof to be redeemed to be selected by lot, upon payment of the principal amount of the Bonds to be redeemed, together with the interest accrued on the principal amount to be redeemed to the date fixed for the redemption thereof: Year Principal Amount The City, at its option, may credit against such mandatory sinking fund redemption requirement the principal amount of any Bonds maturing on which have been purchased and cancelled by the City or which have been redeemed and not theretofore applied as a credit against such mandatory sinking fund redemption requirement. If this Bond is redeemable and this Bond (or any portion of the principal amount hereof in installments of $5,000) shall be called for redemption, notice of the redemption hereof, specifying the date, number and maturity of this Bond, the date and place or places fixed for its redemption, and if less than the entire principal amount of this Bond is to be redeemed, that this Bond must be surrendered in exchange for the principal amount hereof to be redeemed and a new A -2 3566146.1 044089 MIND Bond or Bonds issued equalling in principal amount that portion of the principal amount hereof not to be redeemed, shall be mailed not less than thirty (30) days prior to the date fixed for redemption, by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the Registered Owner hereof at his address as it appears on the books of registry kept by the Registrar as of the close of business on the forty - fifth (45th) day next preceding the date fixed for redemption. If notice of the redemption of this Bond (or the portion of the principal amount hereof to be redeemed) shall have been given as aforesaid, and payment of the principal amount of this Bond (or the portion of the principal amount hereof to be redeemed) and of the accrued interest payable upon such redemption shall have been duly made or provided for, interest hereon shall cease to accrue from and after the date so specified for the redemption hereof. Any notice of the optional redemption of this Bond may state that it is conditioned upon there being on deposit with the City on the date fixed for the redemption hereof an amount of money sufficient to pay the redemption price of this Bond, together with the interest accrued thereon to the date fixed for the redemption hereof, and any conditional notice so given may be rescinded at any time before the payment of the redemption price of this Bond, together with the interest accrued thereon, is due and payable if any such condition so specified is not satisfied. If a redemption of this Bond does not occur after a conditional notice is given due to there not being on deposit with the City a sufficient amount of money to pay the redemption price of this Bond, together with the interest accrued thereon to the date fixed for the redemption hereof, the corresponding notice of redemption shall be deemed to be revoked. Subject to the limitations and upon payment of the charges, if any, provided in the proceedings authorizing the Bonds of the series of which this Bond is one, this Bond may be exchanged at the office of the Registrar for a like aggregate principal amount of Bonds of other authorized principal amounts and of the same series, interest rate and maturity. This Bond is transferable by the Registered Owner hereof, in person or by his attorney duly authorized in writing, on the books of registry kept by the Registrar for such purpose at the office of the Registrar but only in the manner, subject to the limitations and upon payment of the charges, if any, provided in the proceedings authorizing the Bonds of the series of which this Bond is one, and upon the surrender hereof for cancellation. Upon such transfer a new Bond or Bonds of authorized denominations and of the same aggregate principal amount, series, interest rate and maturity as the Bond surrendered, will be issued to the transferee in exchange herefor. This Bond shall not be valid or obligatory unless the certificate of authentication hereon shall have been manually signed by the Registrar. The full faith and credit of the City are irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on this Bond as the same become due. In each year while this Bond is outstanding and unpaid, the Council of the City is authorized and required to levy and collect annually, at the same time and in the same manner as other taxes of the City are assessed, levied and collected, a tax upon all property within the City, over and above all other taxes, authorized or limited by law and without limitation as to rate or amount, sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on this Bond to the extent other funds of the City are not lawfully available and appropriated for such purpose. A -3 3566146.1 044089 MIND It is certified, recited and declared that all acts, conditions and things required to exist, happen or be performed precedent to and in the issuance of this Bond do exist, have happened and have been performed in due time, form and manner as required by law, and that the amount of this Bond, together with all other indebtedness of the City does not exceed any limitation of indebtedness prescribed by the Constitution or statutes of the Commonwealth of Virginia or the Charter of the City. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City has caused this Bond to be executed by the manual or facsimile signature of its Mayor; a facsimile of the corporate seal of the City to be imprinted hereon attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the City Clerk of the City; and this Bond to be dated as of the date first above written. [SEAL] Attest: proceedings. City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Mayor CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION This Bond is one of the Bonds delivered pursuant to the within - mentioned C as Registrar Authorized Signator Date of Authentication: A -4 3566146.1 044089 RSIND ASSIGNMENT FOR VALUE RECEIVED the undersigned hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s) unto (Please print or type name and address, including postal zip code, of Transferee) PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER TAX IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF TRANSFEREE: the within Bond and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting and appointing , Attorney, to transfer such Bond on the books kept for the registration thereof, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: Signature Guaranteed: NOTICE: Signature(s) must be guaranteed by a member firm of The New York Stock Exchange, Inc. or a commercial bank or trust company. (Signature of Registered Owner) NOTICE: The signature above must correspond with the name of the Registered Owner as it appears on the face of this Bond in every particular, without alteration, enlargement or any change whatsoever. A -5 3566146.1 044089 RSIND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: March 15, 2021 Subject: Authorization for Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Public Improvement Refunding Bonds Background: The City's Debt Policy establishes the parameters for issuing debt and managing the debt portfolio. It provides guidance regarding the purposes for which debt may be issued, types and amounts of permissible debt and methods of sale that may be utilized. The City may issue refunding bonds to realize net present value savings, eliminate burdensome covenants or provisions in outstanding bond documents, or respond to financial emergencies or hardships. The City's goal will be to obtain net present value savings, net of issuance costs, at a minimum of three percent of the principal amount of the refunded bonds, and to remain compliant with the City's Debt Policies. Refunding Candidates: In order to achieve the best possible net present value savings outcome, the City, along with Davenport and Company LLC (Davenport), the City's financial advisors, will review all outstanding issues of general obligation public improvement and refunding bonds to select appropriate candidates for refunding from both a legal and savings opportunity perspective. Accordingly, each of the outstanding issues listed will continue to be evaluated for inclusion or exclusion of refunding bond issues according to the City's policy of a minimum of three percent net present value savings. The City issued $17.480 million of General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds ($5.470 million of Series 2010D General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds dated August 11, 2010, and $12.010 million of Series 2014A General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds dated March 5, 2014). Considerations: Based upon discussions with the City's financial advisor, Davenport, the City is currently in the position to generate moderate savings from issuing refunding bonds. As interest rates fluctuate daily, it is important to the success of a refunding that the City be able to act quickly once interest rates savings achieve an acceptable level. Advance authorization is necessary to proactively manage and pursue additional refunding opportunities in a volatile market where conditions can rapidly change from favorable to unfavorable. Refunding bonds will be considered additional debt in the context of the City's Debt Policy and from rating agencies' perspective only to the extent that a slightly higher level of principal would need to be issued than the amount of bonds being refunded. Additionally, should a refunding take place, to the extent that debt service on bonds is being provided by the Western Virginia Water Authority (WVWA) or the Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS), funding for the new bonds also would come from the WVWA and RCPS, resulting in debt service savings for those entities as well as for the City. Under current market conditions, 2010D and 2014A bonds present a savings near the City policy limit of three percent. To the extent savings are below three percent, it shall be at the discretion of City Administration to proceed with the refunding. Recommended Action: Adopt the accompanying resolution authorizing the City Manager and the Director of Finance to issue not to exceed $11.0 million principal amount in refunding bonds on or before June 30, 2021. ------ ---------- Robert S. Cowell, Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance Kristine L. Flynn, Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP David Rose, Senior Vice President, Davenport & Company, LLC 2 PIMA IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of March, 2021. No. 42009 - 031521. AN ORDINANCE authorizing the conveyance of a 10 -foot wide underground utility easement across City -owned property located at Patrick Henry High School, and designated as Tax Map No. 1460101, to Appalachian Power Company ( "APCO "), a Virginia corporation, upon certain terms and conditions; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City to convey APCO a utility easement to provide for electric service to benefit the new Field House for Patrick Henry High School, across City owned property bearing Official Tax Map No. 1460101; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15.2- 1800(B) Code of Virginia (1950) as amended, a public hearing is not required for City Council to authorize the conveyance of site development easements, or utility easements related to transportation projects, across public property, including, but not limited to, easements for ingress, egress, utilities, cable, telecommunications, storm water management, and other similar conveyances, that are consistent with the local capital improvement program, involving improvement of property owned by the locality. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The City Manager and City Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City, to execute and attest, respectively, the necessary documents providing for the conveyance of a 10 -foot wide underground utility easement across City -owned property located at Patrick Henry High School and designated as Tax Map No. 1460101, to APCO, to provide electric O- Easement to APCO — Patrick Henry HS — TM 1460101 I service to the Field House for Patrick Henry High School, as more particularly set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated March 15, 2021 and the attachment to that report. 2. In accordance with the requirements of Section 15.2 -2100, the easement authorized herein shall be limited to a term of forty years. 3. All documents necessary for this conveyance shall be in a form approved by the City Attorney. 4. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this Ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: cttd4��J. City Clerk O- Easement to APCO — Patrick Henry HS — TM 1460101 2 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: March 15, 2021 Subject: Request from Appalachian Power Company for a 10 foot Underground Easement Across City -Owned Property Also Known As Tax Map No. 1460101 Background: Appalachian Power Company has requested a 10 -foot underground easement across City -owned property, designated as Roanoke Tax Map Number 1460101 and located at Patrick Henry High School. The purpose of the easement is to provide electric service to the new Field House. The proposed Deed of Easement and Map are attached as Attachment #1. Recommended Action: Adopt the attached ordinance to authorize the City Manager to execute the Deed of Easement as described above to Appalachian Power Company, which easement shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney. Robert S. C6we11, .J r. City Manager Attachment: Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Sherman M. Stovall, Deputy City Manager W. Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance Cassandra L. Turner, Economic Development Specialist V Orel. \\ `. 4v 4e APCO `% ♦ ° fOLE 277 -80 '1 \ ,� ' �� • \� �; . �° ti "�►' `fir ta PROPOSED APPALACHIAN POWER CO. PRIMARY UNDERGROUND EASEMENTAREA SHOWN AS HATCHED LINE TO BE 10' IN WIDTH 5 ft ON EACH SIDE OF CENTERLINE AS INSTALLED h APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY PROPOSED RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENT TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO THE FIELD HOUSE FOR PATRICK HENRY HIGHT SCHOOL O f / / Arw �� � stair o CITY OF ROANOKE TAX MAP NO: 1460101 EXHIBIT "A" ua�x Lt ff -19RIO NOT TO SCALE Dated 1/2S/2021 1, n TAX MAP NO. 1460101 MAP NO. 3780 - 277 -B3 PROPERTY NO. 1 EAS NO. W. O. NO W00339630 JOB NO. 21100005 THIS DEED OF EASEMENT, made this day of March , 2021, by and between the CITY OF ROANOKE, a municipal corporation existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, herein called "GRANTOR," and APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY, a Virginia corporation, herein called "APPALACHIAN" or "Grantee ". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Roanoke City Council authorized the conveyance of this Easement to Grantee pursuant to Ordinance No. adopted on 2021. As conveyance of this Easement met the requirements of Section 15.2 -1800 of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended, no public hearing was required. NOW THEREFORE, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of ONE DOLLAR ($1.00), or other good and valuable consideration from Appalachian, the receipt and sufficiency of which hereby acknowledged, the GRANTOR hereby gives license and permit to APPALACHIAN, its successors and assigns, and the nonelclusive 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 underground on the property of the City of Roanoke, further identified as Roanoke City Tax Parcel number 1460101 in the City of Roanoke, Virginia. THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY AND UPON RECORDATION RETURN TO APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY, P.O. BOX 2021, ROANOKE VIRGINIA 24022-2121 Page I BEING a right of way and easement, Shown and Designated as Proposed Appalachian Power Company Primary Underground Easement Area Shown as Hatched Line to be 10' in Width, 5' on Each Side of Centerline As Installed, on, along, though, across or over said lands for the purpose of providing service to the CITY of ROANOKE Tax Parcel Number 1460101 as shown on that certain drawing entitled "Appalachian Power Company Proposed Right of Way and Easement to Provide Service to the Patrick Henry High School City of Roanoke Tax Map No. 1460101", attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit A; herein after referred to as "premises ". 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, underground conduits, ducts, vaults, cables, wires, transformers, pedestals, risers, pads, fixtures, and appurtenances (hereinafter called "Appalachian's Facilities "), in, on, along, though, across and under the above referred to premises; the right to cut, trim, remove and /or otherwise control, any trees, limbs or branches, of whatever size, or other obstructions that in Grantee's reasonable judgment endanger or interfere with the safety or use of its facilities, both within and adjoining the right of way and easement; 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. Within the right of way and easement, Grantor shall not: place any buildings, structures, debris, change the level of the ground by excavation or mounding. Further provided, however, no rights conveyed herein unto Grantee by this easement shall confer Grantee the right to construct, install, or place overhead facilities, wires, cables, conduits or any other property of any kind, and Grantee agrees that it will not construct, install, or place such property. PROVIDED HOWEVER, Grantee acknowledges and agrees that Grantor, on behalf of Roanoke City Public Schools, has, or may have, utility lines and or facilities installed within the area of the easement herein granted, and that Grantor has the right to install, maintain, repair, or replace any utilities or other facilities within the area of such easement The term of this Easement shall be limited to forty (40) years, commencing from the date of this Easement, in accordance with Section 15.2 -2100 (B) of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended, after which time this Easement shall expire and the interests conveyed to Grantee by this Easement will automatically revert to Grantor. 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, arising in any manner from the negligent construction, operations, or maintenance, or failure to properly construct, operate, or maintain said Appalachian's facilities. TO HAVE 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 herein. 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 Page 3 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 Robert S. Cowell Jr, its City Manager, and its municipal seal hereto affixed and attested by Cecilia F. McCoy, CMC, its City Clerk pursuant to Ordinance No. ATTEST: CITY CLERK STATE OF VIRGINIA ) ) TO -WIT: CITY OF ROANOKE ) adopted on 2021 CITY OF ROANOKE Robert S. Cowell Jr., CITY MANAGER 1, , 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 , 2021, have each acknowledged the same before me in my jurisdiction aforesaid. Given under my hand this day of , 2021. My Commission Expires: Approved as to Form: Assistant City Attorney Page 4 Notary Public Reg. No. Approved as to Execution: Assistant City Attorney M IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of March, 2021. No. 42010 - 031521. A RESOLUTION approving the City of Roanoke's support of a financing agreement by the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority. WHEREAS, the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority ( "RVRA ") is a public body politic and corporate of the Commonwealth of Virginia (the "Commonwealth ") established upon agreement of the governing bodies of the County of Roanoke, Virginia ( "Roanoke County "), the City of Roanoke, Virginia ( "Roanoke City "), the Town of Vinton, Virginia ( "Vinton "), and the City of Salem, Virginia ( "Salem ") (together, the "Participating Jurisdictions "), in accordance with the Virginia Water and Waste Authorities Act, Virginia Code § 15.2 -5100, et seq. (the "Act "), for the purpose of meeting the municipal solid waste disposal needs of the Participating Jurisdictions and others; WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of RVRA (the "Board ") has determined that it is necessary and desirable to issue its Solid Waste Revenue Bonds (collectively, the "Bond "), and to use the proceeds thereof, along with other available funds, if any (i) to finance costs related to the RVRA Facilities Modifications and Improvements Project: Phase III (the "Phase III Project "), and (ii) to pay the costs of issuance of the Bond (collectively, the "Project "); WHEREAS, RVRA has applied to the Virginia Resources Authority ( "VRA ") for the purchase of the Bond, and VRA has indicated its willingness to purchase such Bond from the proceeds of one or more series of its Infrastructure and State Moral Obligation Revenue Bonds (Virginia Pooled Financing Program) (collectively, the "VRA Bonds "), in accordance with the terms of a Local Bond Sale and Financing Agreement to be dated a date determined by RVRA and VRA (the "Financing Agreement "), between VRA and RVRA, or such other financing agreement that may be entered into in connection with a separate series of the Bonds; WHEREAS, the Financing Agreement is expected to indicate that the sum of $10,000,000 plus an amount necessary to pay costs of issuance of RVRA is the amount of proceeds requested for the Project from VRA or such other amount as requested by RVRA in writing and approved by VRA prior to VRA's bond pricing (the "Proceeds Requested "); WHEREAS, VRA has advised RVRA that the sale date of the VRA Bonds is tentatively scheduled for May 12, 2021, but may occur, subject to market conditions, at any time between May 1, 2021, and June 30, 2021 (the "VRA Sale Date "), and that VRA's objective is to pay RVRA a purchase price for the Bond that in VRA's judgment reflects its market value (the "Purchase Price Objective ") taking into consideration the Proceeds Requested and such factors as the purchase price received by VRA for the VRA Bonds, the issuance costs of the VRA Bonds (consisting of the underwriters' discount and other costs incurred by VRA) (collectively, the "VRA Costs ") and other market conditions relating to the sale of the VRA Bonds; WHEREAS, such factors are expected to result in RVRA receiving a purchase price other than the par amount of the Bond and consequently (i) the aggregate principal amount of the Bond may be greater than or less than the Proceeds Requested in order to receive an amount of proceeds that is substantially equal to the Proceeds Requested or (ii) if the maximum authorized principal amount of the Bond set forth in Section 1 of this Resolution does not exceed the Proceeds Requested by at least the amount of the VRA Costs and any original issue discount, the amount to be paid to RVRA, given the Purchase Price Objective and market conditions, will be less than the Proceeds Requested; -2- WHEREAS, subject to final credit approval by VRA, the Bond will be secured by a pledge of the net revenues (as more particularly defined in the Financing Agreement, the "Net Revenues ") derived by RVRA from the ownership and operation of its solid waste disposal system (as more particularly defined in the Financing Agreement, the "System ") and if requested by VRA, one or more Support Agreements among VRA, RVRA and one or more of the Participating Jurisdictions (each a "Support Agreement"); and WHEREAS, the foregoing arrangements will be reflected in the Financing Agreement and the Support Agreements, forms of which have been filed in RVRA's records. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: If requested by the VRA, the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to execute a support agreement, as approved as to form by the City Attorney. 2. This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption. ATTEST: City Clerk. -3- r a�. yy�y�✓ CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPOR To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: March 15, 2021 Subject: City of Roanoke Support of Financing by the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Background: The Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA) was established upon agreement of the governing bodies of the City of Roanoke, County of Roanoke, City of Salem, and the Town of Vinton. The Board of Directors of RVRA has determined that it is necessary to issue Solid Waste Revenue Bonds in the amount of $10 million, plus an amount necessary to pay the cost of issuance, and to use the proceeds to finance the costs related to the RVRA Facilities Modifications and Improvements Project Phase III. RVRA has applied to the Virginia Resources Authority (VRA) for the purchase of the bonds, and VRA has indicated its willingness to purchase such bonds from the proceeds of one or more series of its Infrastructure and State Moral Obligation Revenue Bonds (Virginia Pooled Financing Program). Subject to final credit approval by VRA, the bonds will be secured by a pledge of the net revenue derived from RVRA operations and if requested by VRA, by Support Agreements among VRA, RVRA, and one or more of the RVRA participating jurisdictions. Considerations: Council approval is required to authorize the City Manager to execute a Support Agreement with VRA and RVRA, if requested by VRA. Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Support Agreement in substantial form to the agreenw9t attached, subject to approval to from by the City Attorney. Rdbert'S. Cowell, Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance Sherman M. Stovall Deputy City Manager rf IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of March, 2021. No. 42011- 031521. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the Commonwealth, federal and private grant for various educational programs, amending and re- ordaining certain sections of the 2020 -2021 School 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 2020 -2021 School Grant Fund Appropriations be, and the same are hereby, amended and re- ordained to read and provide as follows: APPROPRIATIONS Teacher Stipends 302 - 110 - 0000 - 1000 - 318Q - 61100 - 41129 - 9 - 01 $ 2,786.81 Social Security 302 - 110 - 0000 - 1000 - 318Q - 61100 - 42201 - 9 - 01 213.19 REVENUE State Grant Receipts 302 - 000 - 0000 - 0000 - 318Q - 00000 - 32467 - 0 - 00 $ 3,000.00 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 ROANOKE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Strong Students. Strong Schools. Strong City. School Board Lutheria H. Smith March 15, 2021 Chairperson Dr. Eli C. S. Jamison Career Switcher Mentoring Program 2020 -21 $3,000.00 On behalf of the School Board, thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Cindy H. Poulton, Clerk pc: Tim Spencer Verletta B. White Bob Cowell Kathleen Jackson Amelia Merchant Mary Talley (w /details) Lutheria H. Smith www.rcps.info p: 540.853.2381 f: 540.853.2951 P.O. Box 13145 Roanoke VA 24031 Vice Chairperson The Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Sr., Mayor and Members of Roanoke City Council Mark K. Cathey Roanoke, VA 24011 Laura D. Rottenborn Natasha N. Saunders Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Council: Joyce W. Watkins Dick Willis As a result of official School Board action on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, the Board respectfully requests that City Council approve the Verletta White Superintendent following appropriation request: Cindy H. Poulton New Appropriation Award Clerk of the Board Career Switcher Mentoring Program 2020 -21 $3,000.00 On behalf of the School Board, thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Cindy H. Poulton, Clerk pc: Tim Spencer Verletta B. White Bob Cowell Kathleen Jackson Amelia Merchant Mary Talley (w /details) Lutheria H. Smith www.rcps.info p: 540.853.2381 f: 540.853.2951 P.O. Box 13145 Roanoke VA 24031 G� CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: March 15, 2021 Subject: School Board Appropriation Request Background: As the result of official Roanoke City School Board action on Tuesday February 9, 2021 the Board respectfully requested that City Council appropriate funding as outlined in this report. The 2020 -2021 Career Switcher Mentoring Program provides $1,000 per career switcher in state funds to enable school divisions to provide a teacher mentor for each new teacher who has entered the profession through an alternative career switcher route. The grant period will end June 30, 2021. This is a continuing program. Recommended Action: We recommend that Council concur with this report of the School Board and adopt the attached budget ordinance to establish revenue estimates and to appropriate funding as outlined. r Robert S. Cowell, Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Verletta White, Superintendent, RCPS Kathleen M. Jackson, Chief Financial Officer, RCPS Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance ' S / IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of March, 2021. No. 42012 - 031521. AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities Boards Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), Section 2 -297 of Division 2, Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities Boards Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; amending and reordaining Division 2, Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities Boards Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to add Section 2 -306; establishing an effective date; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: I. Amend and reordain the title of Division 2, Permanent Committees and Boards, Article XIV Authorities Boards Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and Section 2 -297 of Division 2, Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, as follows: DIVISION 2. - PERMANENT COMMITTEES AND BOARDS Sec. 2 -297. - Established. There are hereby established the following permanent committees and boards of the council: (1) Audit Committee (2) Personnel committee. (3) Legislative committee. (4) Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board. (5) Gun Violence Prevention Commission. 1 3. Amend and reordain Division 2, Permanent Committees and Boards, Article XIV Authorities Boards Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to add Section 2 -306, as follows: Sec. 2 -306 Gun Violence Prevention Commission (a) Established; composition There is hereby established the Gun Violence Prevention Commission as a permanent council - appointed board. The Gun Violence Prevention Commission shall consist of nine (9) members one (1) member shall be a member of city council and the remaining eight (8) shall be residents of the city, unless such residency requirement is waived by City Council in accordance with City Code Section 2 -281. Pursuant to section 2 -282, the mayor will serve as an ex officio non - voting member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission Council may appoint any member of city council excluding the mayor. (b) Purpose, Responsibility The purpose and responsibility of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission shall be as follows: (1) Gather, review and study the issue of gun violence within the community; (2) Make recommendations to city council for potential actions that the city may take to reduce the epidemic of gun violence within our community and to make recommendations for enhancing existing resources and campaigns; and (3) Aid the city in making and developing community partnerships to assist in the reduction of gun violence. (c) Appointment and terms of members. Members of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission shall be appointed by city council. The appointed member of city council shall serve only during their respective term of office. With the exception of their initial staggered term all other members shall serve for terms of three (3) years Members of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission. Other than the member of city council all other members shall be subject to the limitation on terms set forth in section 2- 281.1. (d) Members not compensated. The members of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission shall serve without compensation for their service as such members. (e) Organization, selection of officers, meetings. (1) At its initial meeting the members of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission shall elect a chair, vice -chair, and secretary. The member elected as chair shall serve as the presiding officer at all meetings of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission. In the absence of the chair, the vice -chair shall preside at such meeting_ The secretary shall prepare agendas for each meeting take minutes of each meeting ensure that proper legal notice of all meetings is provided, and file minutes with the city clerk All officers shall serve for terms that end on March 31 of each year. Members may be reelected to serve as an officer without limitation. (2) Gun Violence Prevention Commission shall adopt bylaws with respect to the operations of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission. Such by -laws shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of section 2 -306. (3) The Gun Violence Prevention Commission shall develop a schedule for regular meetings on a monthly basis for each calendar year. The schedule shall include the dates and times of each regular meeting for the ensuing calendar year. At the initial meeting of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission in 2021 the members shall set its schedule for the balance of 2021. (4) The Gun Violence Prevention Commission shall make at least one (1) public presentation to city council each calendar year. The purpose of this public presentation is to update council and the public on the progress being achieved in preventing gun violence within the community. (5) Special meetings of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission may be called by the chair or by two (2) members of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission with at least twelve 02) hours prior notice to each member, delivered in hand or by electronic mail. The notice of the special meeting shall set forth the purpose of the special meeting and the special meeting shall be limited to that purpose. (6) The city manager shall appoint staff to assist the Commission in the performance of their duties The city attorney hall provide legal advice and assistance to the Gun Violence Prevention Commission. (f) Reports to city council. The Gun Violence Prevention Commission shall make such other recommendations to city council as the Gun Violence Prevention Commission deems appropriate. All recommendations shall be in writing and delivered to the city clerk for inclusion the city council agenda packages. The chair or designee shall attend the city council session at which such recommendations are considered by city council. 4. The ordinance shall be effective upon passage. 5. The second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: City Clerk. /tv IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of March, 2021. No. 42013- 031521. A RESOLUTION appointing the nine (9) members to the Gun Violence Prevention Commission for an initial term; waiving the residence requirement for several individuals; and establishing an effective date. WHEREAS, City Council has created the Gun Violence Prevention Commission through the adoption of Ordinance No. 42012 - 031521, adopted March 15, 2021, to address the challenges of gun violence within the City of Roanoke, and to make recommendations to City Council regarding potential actions that the City may take to reduce gun violence within our community; WHEREAS, the Commission consists of nine (9) members whose initial terms of office are staggered as set forth below; WHEREAS, the nine (9) members shall be residents of the City of Roanoke, unless the residence requirement is waived by City Council in accordance with City Code Section 2 -281; and WHEREAS, the Mayor shall serve as an ex officio non - voting member of the Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. City Council hereby appoints the following nine (9) individuals to serve their initial terms as members of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission as follows: Individual Initial Term Joseph Cobb April 1, 2021 — March 31, 2022 Taisha Steele April 1, 2021 — March 31, 2022 Stacey Sheppard April 1, 2021 — March 31, 2022 Shakira Williams April 1, 2021 — March 31, 2023 Decca Knight April 1, 2021 — March 31, 2023 Elliott Major April 1, 2021 — March 31, 2023 Nicole Ross April 1, 2021 — March 31, 2024 Rev. Tim Harvey April 1, 2021 — March 31, 2024 Rabbi Kathy Cohen April 1, 2021 — March 31, 2024 2. City Council hereby waives the residence requirement for Stacey Sheppard, Decca Knight and Elliott Major in accordance with City Code Section 2 -281. 3. This Resolution shall be effective as of April 1, 2021. ATTEST: c."4_,47 City Clerk. CECELIA F. MCCOY, CMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerk @roanokeva.gov March 16, 2021 Taisha Steele 3770 Laurel Ridge Road, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Ms. Steele: CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Deputy CityClerk I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 42012 - 031521 amending and reordaining Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), Section 2- 297 of Division 2, Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; amending and reordaining Division 2, Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to add Section 2 -306; establishing an effective date. The abovementioned measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 15, 2021, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Furthermore, at the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 15, 2021, you were appointed as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. 42013 - 031521, for a one -year term of office, commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2022. Enclosed you will find a certificate of your appointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W. After the Oath has been administered, please return one copy to the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were appointed. Taisha Steele March 16, 2021 Page 2 Lastly, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy (transmitted by email) of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Enclosures COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of Council which was held on the fifteenth day of March 2021, TAISHA STEELE was appointed as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission for a one -year term of office, commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2022. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this sixteenth day of March 2021. City Clerk CECELIA F. MCCOY, CMC City Clerk Stacey Sheppard P. O. Box 2868 Roanoke, Virginia 24001 Dear Ms. Sheppard: CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerk @roanokeva.gov March 16, 2021 CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Deputy Cit., Clerk I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 42012 - 031521 amending and reordaining Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), Section 2- 297 of Division 2, Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; amending and reordaining Division 2, Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities Boards Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to add Section 2 -306; establishing an effective date. The abovementioned measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 15, 2021, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Furthermore, at the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 15, 2021, you were appointed as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. 42013 - 031521, for a one -year term of office, commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2022. Enclosed you will find a certificate of your appointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W. After the Oath has been administered, please return one copy to the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were appointed. Stacey Sheppard March 16, 2021 Page 2 Lastly, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy (transmitted by email) of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Enclosures COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE I, Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of Council which was held on the fifteenth day of March 2021, STACEY SHEPPARD was appointed as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission for a one -year term of office, commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2022. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this sixteenth day of March 2021. e�4'� "�. V?U&l City Clerk CECELIA F. MCCOY, CMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerk @roanokeva.gov March 16, 2021 Shakira Williams 1402 Maple Avenue, S. W. Apartment C Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Dear Ms. Williams: CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Deputy City Clerk I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 42012 - 031521 amending and reordaining Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), Section 2- 297 of Division 2, Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; amending and reordaining Division 2, Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities Boards Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to add Section 2 -306; establishing an effective date. The abovementioned measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 15, 2021, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Furthermore, at the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 15, 2021, you were appointed as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. 42013- 031521, for a two -year term of office, commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2023. Enclosed you will find a certificate of your appointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W. After the Oath has been administered, please return one copy to the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were appointed. Shakira Williams March 16, 2021 Page 2 Lastly, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy (transmitted by email) of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Enclosures COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of Council which was held on the fifteenth day of March 2021, SHAKIRA WILLIAMS was appointed as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission for a two -year term of office, commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2023. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this sixteenth day of March 2021. City Clerk CECELIA F. MCCOV, CMC Citv Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerk @roanokeva.gov March 16, 2021 Decca Knight 9540 Orchard Drive Bent Mountain, Virginia 24059 Dear Ms. Knight: CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Deputy City Clerk I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 42012 - 031521 amending and reordaining Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities Boards Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), Section 2- 297 of Division 2, Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; amending and reordaining Division 2, Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities Boards Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to add Section 2 -306; establishing an effective date. The abovementioned measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 15, 2021, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Furthermore, at the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 15, 2021, you were appointed as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. 42013 - 031521, for a two -year term of office, commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2023. Enclosed you will find a certificate of your appointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W. After the Oath has been administered, please return one copy to the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were appointed. Decca Knight March 16, 2021 Page 2 Lastly, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy (transmitted by email) of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Enclosures COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of Council which was held on the fifteenth day of March 2021, DECCA KNIGHT was appointed as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission for a two -year term of office, commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2023. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this sixteenth day of March 2021. e444� "�. W&&�t City Clerk CECELIA F. MCCOY, CMC Cite Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerk @roanokeva.gov March 16, 2021 Rabbi Kathy Cohen 3817 Colonial Green Circle Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Dear Rabbi Cohen: CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Deputy Cite Clerk I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 42012 - 031521 amending and reordaining Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), Section 2- 297 of Division 2, Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; amending and reordaining Division 2, Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to add Section 2 -306; establishing an effective date. The abovementioned measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 15, 2021, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Furthermore, at the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 15, 2021, you were appointed as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. 42013- 031521, for a three -year term of office, commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2024. Enclosed you will find a certificate of your appointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W. After the Oath has been administered, please return one copy to the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were appointed. Rabbi Kathy Cohen March 16, 2021 Page 2 Lastly, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy (transmitted by email) of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission. Sincerely, -t� Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Enclosures COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of Council which was held on the fifteenth day of March 2021, RABBI KATHY COHEN was appointed as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission for a three -year term of office, commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2024. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this sixteenth day of March 2021. e.uz� J-. wu&v� City Clerk CECELIA F. MCCOY, CMC City Clerk Elliott Major 56 Tahoe Lane Roanoke, Virginia 24019 Dear Mr. Major: CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerk @roanokeva.gov March 16, 2021 CECELIA T. WEBB, CHIC Deputy City Clerk I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 42012 - 031521 amending and reordaining Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), Section 2- 297 of Division 2, Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; amending and reordaining Division 2, Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities Boards Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to add Section 2 -306; establishing an effective date. The abovementioned measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 15, 2021, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Furthermore, at the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 15, 2021, you were appointed as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. 42013 - 031521, for a two -year term of office, commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2023. Enclosed you will find a certificate of your appointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W. After the Oath has been administered, please return one copy to the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were appointed. Elliott Major March 16, 2021 Page 2 Lastly, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy (transmitted by email) of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission. Sincerely, e44,d� -,�. to&&�t Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Enclosures COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of Council which was held on the fifteenth day of March 2021, ELLIOTT MAJOR was appointed as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission for a two -year term of office, commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2023. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this sixteenth day of March 2021. City Clerk CECELIA F. MCCOY, CDIC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerk @roanokeva.gov March 16, 2021 Reverend Tim Harvey 1827 Mt. Vernon Road, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Dear Reverend Harvey: CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Deputy City Clerk I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 42012 - 031521 amending and reordaining Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), Section 2- 297 of Division 2, Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; amending and reordaining Division 2, Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to add Section 2 -306; establishing an effective date. The abovementioned measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 15, 2021, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Furthermore, at the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 15, 2021, you were appointed as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. 42013- 031521, for a three -year term of office, commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2024. Enclosed you will find a certificate of your appointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W. After the Oath has been administered, please return one copy to the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were appointed. Reverend Tim Harvey March 16, 2021 Page 2 Lastly, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy (transmitted by email) of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission. Sincerely, 4L4 Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Enclosures COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of Council which was held on the fifteenth day of March 2021, REVEREND TIM HARVEY was appointed as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission for a three -year term of office, commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2024. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this sixteenth day of March 2021. City Clerk CECELIA F. NICCOY, CMC Cite Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerk @roanokeva.gov March 16, 2021 The Honorable Joseph L. Cobb Council Member Roanoke, Virginia Dear Council Member Cobb: CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Deputy City Clerk I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 42012 - 031521 amending and reordaining Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), Section 2- 297 of Division 2, Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; amending and reordaining Division 2, Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to add Section 2 -306; establishing an effective date. The abovementioned measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 15, 2021, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Furthermore, at the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 15, 2021, you were appointed as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. 42013 - 031521, for a one -year term of office, commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2022. Enclosed you will find a certificate of your appointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W. After the Oath has been administered, please return one copy to the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were appointed. The Honorable Joseph L. Cobb March 16, 2021 Page 2 Lastly, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy (transmitted by email) of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Enclosures COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of Council which was held on the fifteenth day of March 2021, THE HONORABLE JOSEPH L. COBB was appointed as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission for a one -year term of office, commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2022. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this sixteenth day of March 2021. City Clerk CECELIA F. MCCOV, CHIC City Clerk Nicole Ross 39 Frances Drive, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Ms. Ross: CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerk @roanokeva.gov March 16, 2021 CECELIA T. WEBB, CIVIC Deputy City Clerk I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 42012 - 031521 amending and reordaining Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), Section 2- 297 of Division 2, Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended; amending and reordaining Division 2, Permanent Committees, Article XIV Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees Generally, Chapter 2, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to add Section 2 -306; establishing an effective date. The abovementioned measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 15, 2021, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Furthermore, at the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke which was held on Monday, March 15, 2021, you were appointed as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission, pursuant to Resolution No. 42013 - 031521, for a three -year term of office, commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2024. Enclosed you will find a certificate of your appointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which must be administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, located on the third floor of the Roanoke City Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S. W. After the Oath has been administered, please return one copy to the Office of the City Clerk, Room 456, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were appointed. Nicole Ross March 16, 2021 Page 2 Lastly, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copy (transmitted by email) of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The Act requires that you be provided with a copy within two weeks of your appointment and each member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions of the Act." On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Enclosures COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE ) I, Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk, and as such City Clerk of the City of Roanoke and keeper of the records thereof, do hereby certify that at a regular meeting of Council which was held on the fifteenth day of March 2021, NICOLE ROSS was appointed as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission for a three -year term of office, commencing April 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2024. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this sixteenth day of March 2021. City Clerk IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of March, 2021. No. 42014- 031521. AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining subsection (a) of §20 -16, Towing Advisory Board, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to amend the number of members and the makeup of the towing advisory board; establishing an effective date; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, is hereby amended and reordained by amending the following section: §20 -16. Towing Advisory Board. (a) There is hereby created in the city a towing advisory board, to advise the city council with regard to the appropriate provisions of the city's ordinances, contracts, and agreements related to towing services. The board shall consist of nee {)seven 7 members. The members shall include three Q representatives of local law enforcement agencies, three Mowing and recovery operators, and one (1) member of the general public, and shall be appointed by city council for such terms as the council may direct. Any vacancy shall be filled by the council for the unexpired portion of a term. 2. This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage. 3. Pursuant to Section 12 of the Charter of the City of Roanoke, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: City Clerk. CECELIA F. MCCOY, CMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Far: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: elerkCroanokeva.gov March 16, 2021 Charles Kosteini, Controller Walker Machine and Foundry Corporation P. O. Box 4587 Roanoke, Virginia 24015 -0587 Dear Mr. Kosteini: CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Deputy Cite Clerk I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 42015 - 031521 permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing an approximately 20 foot wide alley that extends southwest from Russell Avenue, S. W., along the eastern boundary of Official Tax Map No. 1420815 and along the western boundary of Official Tax Map Nos. 1420834, 1420833, 1420832, 1420831, 1420830, and 1420829, and extending west along the northern boundary of Official Tax Map No. 1420828 to terminate at a line perpendicular to the remaining alley extending from the northwest comer of Official Tax Map No. 1420828 to the southern corner of Official Tax Map No. 1420815, as more particularly described hereinafter. Paragraph 9 states that the applicant shall submit to the Subdivision Agent, all required approvals of, and record with the Clerk of 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, dedicate property for a turnaround, as detailed in the application, to the City of Roanoke as public right -of -way, 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. The applicant shall include a 20 foot easement to Roanoke Gas and the Western Virginia Water Authority utilities along the full length of the vacated right -of -way. Prior to receiving all required approvals, the applicant shall give to the Treasurer for the City of Roanoke a certified check or cash in the amount of Five Thousand, Five Hundred Forty -Six dollars ($5,546.00) as consideration pursuant to Section 15.2 -2008, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, for the vacated right -of -way, or offset the valuation with improvements made within the public right -of -way that are approved by the Agent for the Planning Commission and executed through a memorandum of understanding between the applicant and the City of Roanoke. Charles Kosteini March 16, 2021 Page 2 Furthermore, the applicant shall, upon meeting all other conditions to the granting of the application, deliver to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, a certified copy of this ordinance for recordation where deeds are recorded in such Clerk's Office, indexing the same in the name of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, as Grantor, and in the name of the applicant, and the names of any other parties in interest who may so request, as Grantees, and pay such fees and charges as are required by the Clerk to effect such recordation. The applicant shall, upon a certified copy of Ordinance No. 42015 - 031521 being recorded by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, where deeds are recorded in such Clerk's Office, file with the City Engineer for the City of Roanoke, Virginia, the Clerk's receipt, demonstrating that such recordation has occurred. Lastly, If the above conditions have not been met within a period of one year from the date of the adoption of this ordinance, then such ordinance will be null and void with no further action by City Council being necessary, unless extended by the Agent for the Planning Commission for an additional six (6) months prior to the end of the one year period. The above referenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, March 15, 2021, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Enclosure PC: Sincerely, e t� .�. V?&&l Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Edward Moore, CEO, Walker Machine and Foundry Corporation, P. O. Box 4587, Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Hitman Innovations Group, LLC, 1305 Sorenson Circle, Mesa, Arizona 85203 Parkway Holdings, LLC, 410 First Street, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Trustees, Woodside Presbyterian Church, 2321 Roanoke Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Claude N. Smith, 2306 Liberty Rd, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Jessie T. and Belinda S. Triplett, Jr., P. O. Box 6008, Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Elva B. Bowling, 1028 Goodland Drive, N. E., Roanoke, Virginia 24012 The Honorable Brenda Hamilton, Circuit Court Clerk Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager W. Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Chris Chittum, Director of Planning Building and Development Timothy Spencer, City Attorney Laura M. Carini, Assistant City Attorney Wayne Leftwich, Planning Commission Agent Susan Lower, Director of Real Estate Valuation Luke Pugh, City Engineer Tina Carr, Secretary, City Planning Commission PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED � ADJACENT TO OFFICIAL TAX MAP NOS. 1420815, 1420828, 1420829, 1420830, 1420831 1420832, 1420833, and 1420834 PROPERTY OWNER: CITY OF ROANOKE IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of March, 2021 . No. 42015-031521 . AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing an approximately 20 foot wide alley that extends southwest from Russell Avenue, S.W., along the eastern boundary of Official Tax Map No. 1420815 and along the western boundary of Official Tax Map Nos. 1420834, 1420833, 1420832, 1420831, 1420830, and 1420829, and extending west along the northern boundary of Official Tax Map No. 1420828 to terminate at a line perpendicular to the remaining alley extending from the northwest corner of Official Tax Map No. 1420828 to the southern corner of Official Tax Map No. 1420815, as more particularly described hereinafter; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. WHEREAS, Charles Kostelni filed an application with the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia ("City Council"), in accordance with law, requesting City Council to permanently vacate, discontinue and close a certain public right-of-way described hereinafter; WHEREAS, this application was previously filed on November 6, 2020, Amended Application No. 1 was filed December 11, 2020, and Amended Application No. 2 was filed on February 19, 2021; WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission, after giving proper notice to all concerned as required by §30-14, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and 1 after having conducted a public hearing on the matter, has made its recommendation to Council; WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on such application by City Council on March 15, 2021, after due and timely notice thereof as required by §30-14, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, at which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were afforded an opportunity to be heard on such application; WHEREAS, it appearing from the foregoing that the land proprietors affected by the requested closing of the subject public right-of-way have been properly notified; and WHEREAS, from all of the foregoing, City Council considers that no inconvenience will result to any individual or to the public from permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing such public right-of-way. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, that the public right-of-way situated in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, and more particularly described as follows: Approximately 3,229 sq. ft. portion of a 20 foot wide alley that extends southwest from Russell Avenue, S.W., along the eastern boundary of Official Tax Map No. 1420815 and along the western boundary of Official Tax Map Nos. 1420834, 1420833, 1420832, 1420831, 1420830, and 1420829, and extending west along the northern boundary of Official Tax Map No. 1420828 to terminate at a line perpendicular to the remaining alley extending from the northwest corner of Official Tax Map No. 1420828 to the southern corner of Official Tax Map No. 1420815. be, and is hereby permanently vacated, discontinued and closed, and that all right and interest of the public in and to the same be, and hereby is, released insofar as City Council is empowered so to do with respect to the closed portion of the right-of-way, reserving however, to the City of Roanoke and any utility company or public authority, including, specifically, without limitation, providers to or for the public of cable television, electricity, natural gas, telephone service, or stormwater, an easement for 2 sanitary sewer and water mains, television cable, electric wires, gas lines, telephone lines, stormwater facilities, and related facilities that may now be located in or across such public right-of-way, together with the right of ingress and egress for the maintenance or replacement of such lines, mains or utilities, such right to include the right to remove, without the payment of compensation or damages of any kind to the owner, any landscaping, fences, shrubbery, structure or any other encroachments on or over the easement which impede access for maintenance or replacement purposes at the time such work is undertaken; such easement or easements to terminate upon the later abandonment of use or permanent removal from the above-described public right-of-way of any such municipal installation or other utility or facility by the owner thereof. 1. The applicant shall submit a subdivision plat to the Agent for the Planning Commission, receive all required approvals of, and record the plat with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the City of Roanoke. 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, dedicate property for a turnaround, as detailed in the application, to the City of Roanoke as public right-of-way, 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. The applicant shall include a 20 foot easement to Roanoke Gas and the Western Virginia Water Authority utilities along the full length of the vacated right-of-way. 2. Prior to receiving all required approvals of the subdivision plat referenced in the previous paragraph, the applicant shall give to the Treasurer for the City of Roanoke a certified check or cash in the amount of Five Thousand Five Hundred Forty- Six dollars ($5,546.00) as consideration pursuant to §15.2-2008, Code of Virginia(1950), as amended, for the vacated right-of-way, or offset the valuation with improvements 3 made within the public right-of-way that are approved by the Agent for the Planning Commission and executed through a memorandum of understanding between the applicant and the City of Roanoke. 3. The applicant shall, upon meeting all other conditions to the granting of the application, deliver to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, a certified copy of this ordinance for recordation where deeds are recorded in such Clerk's Office, indexing the same in the name of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, as Grantor, and in the name of the applicant, and the names of any other parties in interest who may so request, as Grantees, and pay such fees and charges as are required by the Clerk to effect such recordation. 4. The applicant shall, upon a certified copy of this ordinance being recorded by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, where deeds are recorded in such Clerk's Office, file with the City Engineer for the City of Roanoke, Virginia, the Clerk's receipt, demonstrating that such recordation has occurred. 5. If the above conditions have not been met within a period of one year from the date of the adoption of this ordinance, then such ordinance shall be null and void with no further action by City Council being necessary, unless extended by the Agent for the Planning Commission for an additional six (6) months prior to the end of the one year period. 6. Pursuant to the provisions of §12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: &U;�, J City Clerk. 4 4 Cf CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT w To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: March 15, 2021 Subject: Application from Charles Kostelni representing Walker Machine and Foundry Co. to vacate a portion of 20 foot wide alley that extends southwest from Russell Avenue SW along the eastern boundary of Official Tax Map No. 1420815 and along the western boundary of Official Tax Map Nos. 1420834, 1420833, 1420832, 1420831, 1420830, and 1420829, and extending west along the northern boundary of Official Tax Map No. 1420828 to terminate at a line perpendicular to the remaining alley extending from the northwest corner of Official Tax Map No. 1420828 to the southern corner of Official Tax Map No. 1420815. Recommendation The Planning Commission held a public hearing on Monday, March 8, 2021. By a vote of 7 -0, the Commission recommended approval of the vacation of right - of -way as requested, contingent upon the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall submit a subdivision plat to the Agent for the Planning Commission, receive all required approvals of, and record the plat with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the City of Roanoke. 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, dedicate property for a turnaround, as detailed in the application, to the City of Roanoke as public right -of -way, 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. The applicant shall include a 20 foot easement to Roanoke Gas and the Western Virginia Water Authority utilities along the full length of the vacated right -of -way. 2. Prior to receiving all required approvals of the subdivision plat referenced in the previous paragraph, the applicant shall, as consideration pursuant to §1 5.2 -2008, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, for the vacated right -of -way, either give to the Treasurer for the City of Roanoke a certified check or cash in the amount of $5,546 or offset the valuation with improvements made within the public right -of -way that are approved by the Agent for the Planning Commission and executed through a memorandum of understanding between the applicant and the City of Roanoke. 3. Upon meeting all conditions to the granting of the application, the applicant shall deliver a certified copy of this ordinance for recordation to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Roanoke, Virginia, indexing the same in the name of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, as Grantor, and in the name of the petitioner, and the names of any other parties in interest who may so request, as Grantees. The applicant shall pay such fees and charges as are required by the Clerk to effect such recordation. 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 twelve (12) months from the date of the adoption of this ordinance, then such ordinance will be null and void with no further action by City Council being necessary, unless extended by the Agent for the Planning Commission for an additional six (6) months prior to the end of the twelve (12) month period. Application Information: Request: Vacate a portion of undeveloped alley extending southwest from Russell Avenue SW Applicant: Charlie Kostelni City Staff Person: Wayne Leftwich, Senior City Planner Official Tax Nos.: Adjacent to Official Tax Map Nos. 1420815, 1420834, 1420833, 1420832, 1420831, 1420830, 1420829, and 1420828 Site Area: 3,229 square feet Relevant Plans: Norwich Neighborhood Plan, 2003 Filing Date: November 6, 2020 Amendment #1 December 11, 2020 Amendment #2 February 17, 2021 2 Background: The applicant seeks to vacate an approximately 3,229 square foot portion of mostly undeveloped alley in order to combine the property with the surrounding parcels. The vacation will help support the sale of the property and the future development of the properties. The proposed vacated alley intersects with a developed alley that extends east from Irvine Street SW. The Irvine Street alley serves the residential properties along Penn Street SW and Roanoke Avenue SW and is used for solid waste pickup. The surfaced alley ends at the proposed vacated portion, and then turns and heads northeast towards Russell Avenue SW. There is an informal alley that is regularly used to connect the Irvine Street alley to Bridge Street SW. This informal alley crosses some portion of three parcels that are privately owned by the Walker Machine and Foundry Company. Considerations: The primary consideration in vacating a public right -of -way is any inconvenience that the vacation may create. Impact of Street Vacation to Public Accessibilit Currently all but the southwest end of the proposed vacated alley is undeveloped. The alley heading east from Irvine Street SW dead ends as the actual right -of -way heading northeast is not surfaced, and the informal alley heading east encroaches across private property. In actuality, the vacation would not cause change to the public accessibility; however, the change would prevent the future development of the alley as it heads northwest. For that reason, the City's Transportation Division has asked that the applicant create a turnaround or otherwise remedy the dead -end closure being created by this vacation. The application has agreed to develop and dedicate a turnaround as detailed in the sketch submitted as part of Amended Application #2. Impact of Street Vacation to Public Services: The proposed vacation does not impact the pickup of Solid Waste and Recycling as the trucks currently back in to the alley and pull forward to avoid trespassing on the private property. The proposed vacated alley does contain a main gas line and a sewer line that serves other properties. Both utilities have asked that a 20 foot easement be placed on the 20 foot alley once it is vacated. The applicant has agreed to this condition. 3 Consistency with Comprehensive Plan: The City's Comprehensive Plan states that Roanoke will have a sustainable, diverse economic base and support revitalization of underutilized commercial and industrial sites. The proposed alley vacation will help the redevelopment of the former industrial property and the surrounding vacant parcels. The Norwich Neighborhood Plan calls for supporting Village Center development along Bridge Street. The proposed alley vacation and proposed redevelopment is consistent with this policy and may help support future development containing both residential and neighborhood commercial development. Policy /Action Village Center development should be encouraged on Bridge Street between Russell and Roanoke avenues. Plan Norwich Neighborhood Plan ', Page 27 Comments on Application: Public Utilities: Applicability to matter The vacation will allow for a potential redevelopment project that may bring both neighborhood commercial and new residential development to the area. Roanoke Gas and the Western Virginia Water Authority have lines that would be affected and have requested a 20 foot easement placed on the right -of -way once vacated. The applicant has agreed to this condition. Cox Cable was amenable to the vacation. No comments were received from Appalachian Power Company and Verizon. City Departments: All City Departments are amenable to the vacation. Planning Commission Work Session: No comments. Public Comments: No public comments have been received. ' Norwich Neighborhood Plan, City of Roanoke, 2003 E Planning Commission Public Hearing: No comments. Conclusions and Recommendations: The vacation would not create an inconvenience and the application is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Norwich Neighborhood Plan. The proposed vacated section of right -of -way will be incorporated into the adjoining properties and a portion of property will be dedicated for a turnaround. i4n� .6 - A *dr� Karri B. Atwood, Chair City Planning Commission Distribution: Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager W. Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager Chris Chittum, Director Planning Building and Development Wayne Leftwich, Agent to the Planning Commission Timothy Spencer, City Attorney Laura M. Carini, Assistant City Attorney Charlie Kostelni, Controller, Walker Foundry Edward S. Moore, CEO, Walker Foundry 5 1111V APPLICATION �M�Alk STREET OR ALLEY VACATION ROAN O K E 2/19/21 Amended App #2 previous applications submitted: Date: 11/06.2020 & 12/11/20 To: Office of the City Clerk Fourth Floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, VA 24011 Phone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 All submittals must be typed and include all required documentation and a check for the filing fee. Application is hereby submitted for street or alley vacation for the property located at: Location and description of street or alley to be closed: Alley running parallel to Bridge Street and perpendicular Russell Avenue across form the Walker Foundry offices at 2415 Russell Avenue, Roanoke. e alley runs along tax map parcels 1420825, 1420826, 1420827,on the notth east (river side) and 1420813, 1420814, on the west (Roanoke Avenue side).as indicated on the map and shaded drawing. I he alley currently splits the property across the street from the office. Proposed use of Vacated street or alley: Walker Machine and Foundry is seeking to market the property for development currenly for a possible residential community along the river and Roanoke River Greenway. Name of Applicant/Contact Person: Charles Kostelni, Walker Foundry Controller Mailing Address: Post Office Box 4587 Roanoke, Virginia 24015 -0587 Telephone: ( ) 312 -3250 Applicant(s) signature(s): Fax: ( ) r �+ E-mail: ckostelni@walkerfoundry.com 5 NOTES: 1. THIS SKETCH HAS BEEN PREPARED FROM EXISTING RECORDS. 2. OWNER: WALKER MACHINE AND FOUNDRY CORP. LOTS 17 8 18 BLOCK 7 ROANOKE DEVELOPMENT CO. SEC 3 - T.M. #1420815 LOT 35 SEC. 3 BLOCK 7 ROANOKE DEVELOPMENT CO. - T.M. #1420828 9 'N LOT 36 SEC. 3 BLOCK 7 ROANOKE DEVELOPMENT CO. - T.M. #1420829 / . 3. T.M. #1420828 8 1420829 ARE ZONED CN. T.M. #1420815 IS ZONED RM -1, BOTH REQUIRE \ GS• A MINIMUM OF 5,000 S.F. LOT SIZE. 4. THIS SKETCH IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SUBDIVISION PER THE CITY OF ROANOKE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE. A FUTURE PLAT / WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO THE CITY FOR FORMAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL ONCE AN ORDINANCE HAS BEEN ENACTED. / T.M. #1420814 0o �2 \ X4 T.M. #1420815 vo 7,588 S.F. (NEW) \\ \ n a V L6 L9 - (25.06 1y 10 A5"�O 4? T.M. #1420828 AR op -1 o STEVEN C. BARBA Lic. No. 003125 �i9.2�1�lzl,o`t� T.M. #1420829 L12 �v 5 0 � o m � O N w < - S 27' 51)'J0" W 144. Jn' J (135.16) -� S 21 °59'30" W 160.16' TOTAL 4 -9 M 100 I M 0 0 o co to BRIDGE STREET 70' R/W 00 O � I I Curve Table Curve # Length Radius Delta Chord Direction Chord Length C2 37.75 80.00 27.04 N61- 59' 50 "E 37.40 C1 37.75 80.00 27.04 N34' 57' 37 "E 37.40 v 00 C U) 0) �m D � �m m Z `" m I J Parcel Line Table Line # Length Direction L1 31.96 N13' 43' 30.00 "W L2 15.00 N76' 16' 30.00 "E L3 25.00 N13' 43' 30.00 "W L4 20.00 S14- 28' 11.00 "E L5 6.16 N76' 16' 30.00 "E L6 19.73 S21' 59' 30.00 "W L7 15.00 N68' 00' 30.00 "W L8 9.99 N76' 16' 30.00 "E L9 8.58 S21' 59' 30.00 "W L10 11.00 N40' 48' 19.00 "W L11 90.95 S40' 48' 19.00 "E L12 20.16 S21' 59' 30.00 "W L13 20.16 N76' 16' 30.00 "E PORTION OF EXISTING 20' PUBLIC ALLEY TO BE VACATED AND COMBINED WITH T.M. #1420815 BOUNDED BY CORNERS 1 THROUGH 5 TO 1, INCLUSIVE 3,229 S.F. NEW "T' TURN -A -ROUND TO BE DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF ROANOKE FOR STREET PURPOSES BOUNDED BY CORNERS 2 TO 6 THROUGH 11 TO 2, INCLUSIVE 954 S.F. 30' 0' 30' 60' 1 " =30' GRAPHIC SCALE a O �yz� VWUU_ O Q - U U O OC c�QO z� O Z z w w n w W Q 0Z U) 000on-cco UL U z3z0mOo> wmui ad LL U)ZOgC�zw¢a U m =cO¢ w wZaLmi =Ci0 a z oDM! Q 0 w �<0Q�o 0 z F- LU O I =a a a � (nwz m¢ O F01% so parker DESIGN GROUP ENGINEERS • SURVEYORS PLANNERS • LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS 2122 Carolina Ave, SW Roanoke, VA 24014 Ph: 540 -387 -1153 1915 -B W. Cary Street Richmond, VA 23220 Phone: 804-358-2947 www.parkerdg.com Walker Foundry Alley Map November 13, 2020 1:1,066 0 0.0075 0.015 0.03 mi 0 0.0125 0.025 0.05 km City of Roanoke, Eagle View City of Roanoke PARKWAY HOLDINGS LLC WALKER MACHINE & FOUNDRY CORP TRS WOODSIDE PRESBYTERIAN 410 FIRST ST SW PO BOX 4587 CHURCH ROANOKE, VA 24011 ROANOKE, VA 24015 2321 ROANOKE AVE SW ROANOKE, VA 24015 SMITH CLAUDE N TRIPLETT JESSIE T 1R & BELINDA S BOWLING ELVA B 2306 LIBERTY RD NW PO BOX 6008 1028 GOODLAND DR NE ROANOKE, VA 24012 ROANOKE, VA 24017 ROANOKE, VA 24012 AFFIDAVIT REQUEST: Application from Charles Kostelni representing Walker Machine and Foundry Co. to vacate a portion of 20 foot wide alley that extends southwest from Russell Avenue SW along the eastern boundary of Official Tax Map No. 1420815 and along the western boundary of Official Tax Map Nos. 1420834, 1420833, 1420832, 1420831, 1420830, and 1420829, and extending west along the northern boundary of Official Tax Map No. 1420828 to terminate at a line perpendicular to the remaining alley extending from the northwest corner of Official Tax Map No. 1420828 to the southern corner of Official Tax Map No. 1420815. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) TO -WIT: CITY OF ROANOKE ) The affiant, Tina M. Carr, 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 this Os 2's 2020, notices of a public hearing to be held on this v MWAel ' // , 2021, on the request captioned above to the owner or agent of the parcels as set out on the attached. Tina M. Carr SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, a Notary Public, in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, this 4/ day of Dig ("E NBEIZ 2020. SONJA PARKER ,�F• Notary Public Commonwealth of Virginia e Reg. #7727149 v A1y missio• Expires: .� No arfPublic The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia Affidavit of Publication CITY OF ROANOKE - PDB Attn SUSAN MCCOY 215 CHURCH AVE ROOM 166 ROANOKE, VA 24011 Account Number 6011439 Date March 03, 2021 Date Category Description Ad Size Total Cost 03/11/2021 Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Any public hearings advertised he 1 x 174 L 1,656.88 Publisher of the Roanoke Times I, (the undersigned) an authorized representative of the Roanoke Times, a daily newspaper published in Roanoke, in the State of Virginia, do certify that the annexed notice PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE An was published in said newspapers on the following dates: 02/23, 03/02/2021 The First insertion being given ... 02/23/2021 Newspaper reference: 0001189824 Billing Representative Sworn to and subscribed before me this Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Notary Public State of Virginia Richard A. Hundley County of Hanover Notary Public My Commission expires Commonwealth of Virginia NO. 7904041 Commission Exp. Jan 31, 2024 THIS IS NOT A BILL. PLEASE PAY FROM INVOICE. THANK YOU PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE A request by the City of Roanoke to The qty of Roanoke Pkvmin consider an amendment to City Plan Any public hearings advertised herein 2040, the City's comprehensive plan, to will be held in the City Council Chamber, 4th floor, Room 450, Noel C. include the Welcoming Roanoke Plan, which is a strategic plan for immigrant Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church integration that highlights and Avenue SW, Roanoke, Virginia. These enhances the economic contributions public hearings may be conducted by immigrants make to the community. electronic communication means due The Welcoming Roanoke Plan outlines to the COVID -19 pandemic disaster. All policies to achieve diversity and persons shall be afforded an inclusion and strengthen the City's role opportunity to speak and state their as a place where all residents feel views concerning all aspects of these included and have access to available matters. resources and opportunities to be present their testimony via electronic successful. Any applications and any plans will be shall be afforded an opportunity to digitally available for review online or os The proposed P p ed Welcoming Roanoke Plan may be obtained digitally by emailing is available for review in the City planning@roanokev&gov. Clerk's Office, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Secretary to the Planning Commission Municipal Building, between 8 am and If you are a person with a disability 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and who needs accommodations for any onlineat htty: / /roanokeva.aov/ public hearings advertised herein, plannwgcommiss please contact the City Clerk's Office, thereafter as the matters may be (540)853.2541, by noon, Friday, March Tina M. Carr, Secretary, y, City Planning 5, 2021. Commission The qty of Roanoke Pkvmin City Council will hold a public hearing Commission mission will hold a public hearing March on the aforesaid matters on March 15, 2021, at 7:00 on 8, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matters may be p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City heard, to consider the following Council Chamber, fourth floor, Room matters. All persons wishing to 450, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, address the Planning Commission must 215 Church Avenue SW, Roanoke, sign -up with the Secretary to the Virginia. Persons who register to Planning Commission by emailing speak will be provided with planninu @roanokeva.pov or by calling information to present their testimony (540)853.1330 by noon, Friday, March 5, via electronic communication means in 2021. Persons who register to speak the event the public hearing is will be provided with information to conducted using electronic present their testimony via electronic communication means. All persons communication means in the event the shall be afforded an opportunity to public hearing is conducted using speak and state their views concerning electronic communication means. all aspects of these matters. Written comments of interested Persons will be received by the Cecelia F. McCoy, y, CMC, City Clerk Secretary to the Planning Commission at Planning@roanokeva.pov on or prior The City of Roanoke Board of Zoning to noon, Friday, March 5, 2021. APPeats will hold a public hearing on March 10, 2021, at 1:00 p.m, or as soon A request by the City of Roanoke to thereafter as the matters may be consider an amendment to City Plan heard, to consider the following 2040, the City's comprehensive plan, to applications. All persons wishing to include the Oak Grove Center Plan, address the Board of Zoning Appeals which focuses on 173 acres along a must sign -up with the Secretary to the shared commercial corridor where City Board of Zoning Appeals by emailing and Roanoke County borders meet at planning @roanokeva.gov or by calling Virginia State Road 419, also known as (540)853.1330 by noon, Monday, March Electric Road, in the Oak Grove 8, 2021. Persons who register to speak neighborhood. Plan recommendations will be provided with information to include land use, community facilities, present their testimony via electronic transportation, gateway and communication means in the event the streetscape improvements, and public hearing is conducted using community engagement The Oak electronic communication means. Grove Center Plan will guide future Written comments of interested decisions and actions in the Oak Grove persons will be received by the area over the next 20 years. Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals at planning @roanokeva.00v on The proposed Oak Grove Center Plan is or prior to noon, Monday, March 8, available for review in the City Clerk's 2021. Office. Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, between 8 am and Application b Tower Y Engineering 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and Professionals for property located at onlineat htt - ce 0 t39 1920 Valley View Boulevard NW, glannincico"torn bearing Official Tax Map No. 2380106, ' for a special exception pursuant to Section 362 -315, Zoning, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to permit a wireless telecommunications facility, not otherwise listed. Application by Ginger Harris for property located at 1443 Lafayette Boulevard NW, bearing Official Tax Map No. 2450404, for a special exception pursuant to Section 362.311, Zoning, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to permit a dwelling, two- family. Tina M. Carr, Secretary, City Board of Zoning Appeals (1189824) PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Any public hearings advertised herein will be held in the City Council Chamber, 4th floor, Room 450, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue SW, Roanoke, Virginia. These public hearings may be conducted by electronic communication means due to the COVID -19 pandemic disaster. All persons shall be afforded an opportunity to speak and state their views concerning all aspects of these matters. Any applications will be digitally available for review online or may be obtained digitally by emailing plannin �roanokeva.gov. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for any public hearings advertised herein, please contact the City Clerk's Office, (540)853 -2541, by noon, Friday, January 8, 2021. The City of Roanoke Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on January 11, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matters may be heard, to consider the following matters. All persons wishing to address the Planning Commission must sign -up with the Secretary to the Planning Commission by emailing plannirng(t-troauokeva.�,,ov or by calling (540)853 -1330 by noon, Friday, January 8, 2021. Persons who register to speak will be provided with information to present their testimony via electronic communication means in the event the public hearing is conducted using electronic communication means. Written comments of interested persons will be received by the Secretary to the Planning Commission at planning, L«roanokeva.gov on or prior to noon, Friday, January 8, 2021. Application by MCE Owner Occupied, LLP (formerly J &K HTTC, LLP) and MFF Holdings, LLC, to amend the conditions proffered as part of a previous rezoning at 2541, 2545, 2549, 2607, 2613, and 2619 Belle Avenue NE, bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 3410302, 3410303, 3410304, 3410305, 3410306, and 3410307, respectively, previously rezoned with conditions through the adoption of Ordinance 41190- 071618 on July 16, 2018. The amendments to the proffers propose to change the related development plan and increase the maximum number of enrolled students from 90 to 120. The zoning of the property will remain IN, Institutional District, permitting these land uses only: daycare center, child; educational facilities, elementary /middle /secondary; and /or park or playground, with no maximum density or floor area ratio. The comprehensive plan designates the property for institutional use. The proposed use of the property is daycare center, child; educational facilities, elementary /middle /secondary; and /or park or playground. Application from Charles Kostelm representing Walker Machine and Foundry Co. to vacate a portion of 20 foot wide alley that extends southwest from Russell Avenue SW along the eastern boundary of Official Tax Map No. 1420815 and along the western boundary of Official Tax Map Nos. 1420834, 1420833, 1420832, 1420831, 1420830, and 1420829, and extending west along the northern boundary of Official Tax Map No. 1420828 to terminate at a line perpendicular to the remaining alley extending from the northwest corner of Official Tax Map No. 1420828 to the southern corner of Official Tax Map No. 1420815. The proposed Welcoming Roanoke Plan is available for review in the City Clerk's Office, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and online at http: // roanokeva .gov /planningcommission Tina M. Carr, Secretary, City Planning Commission City Council will hold a public hearing on the aforesaid matters on March 15, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City Council Chamber, fourth floor, Room 450, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue SW, Roanoke, Virginia. Persons who register to speak will be provided with information to present their testimony via electronic communication means in the event the public hearing is conducted using electronic communication means. All persons shall be afforded an opportunity to speak and state their views concerning all aspects of these matters. Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC, City Clerk The City of Roanoke Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on March 10, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matters may be heard, to consider the following applications. All persons wishing to address the Board of Zoning Appeals must sign -up with the Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals by emailing planning( -,ax nokeva gov or by calling (540)853 -1330 by noon, Monday, March 8, 2021. Persons who register to speak will be provided with information to present their testimony via electronic communication means in the event the public hearing is conducted using electronic communication means. Written comments of interested persons will be received by the Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals at plannine(�troanok U eva.ov on or prior to noon, Monday, March 8, 2021. Application by Tower Engineering Professionals for property located at 1920 Valley View Boulevard NW, bearing Official Tax Map No. 2380106, for a special exception pursuant to Section 36.2 -315, Zoning, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to permit a wireless telecommunications facility, not otherwise listed. Application by Ginger Harris for property located at 1443 Lafayette Boulevard NW, bearing Official Tax Map No. 2450404, for a special exception pursuant to Section 36.2 -311, Zoning, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to permit a dwelling, two - family. Tina M. Carr, Secretary, City Board of Zoning Appeals Please publish in newspaper on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, and Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Please bill and send affidavit of publication to: Tina M. Carr Secretary to the Planning Commission Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals Planning, Building, & Development City of Roanoke CECELIA F. NICCOY, CNIC Cite Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerkCaroanokeva.gov March 2, 2021 Charles Kosteini, Controller Walker Machine and Foundry Company P. O. Box 4587 Roanoke, Virginia 24015 -0587 Dear Mr. Kosteini: CECELIA T. WEBB, CHIC Deputy City Clerk A public hearing has been advertised to be heard by the City Planning Commission on Monday, March 8 at 1:30 p.m. in regard to your request on behalf of Walker Machine & Foundry Corporation to vacate a portion of 20 foot wide alley that extends southwest from Russell Avenue, S. W., along the eastern and western boundaries, and extending west along the northern boundary to terminate at a line perpendicular to the remaining alley extending from the northwest corner of Official Tax Map No. 1420828 to the southern corner of Official Tax Map No. 1420815. (See copy of the Public Hearing Notice attached.) Pursuant to provision of Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on Monday, April 6, 1981, a public hearing also has been scheduled to be held on Monday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m., pending formal action by the City Planning Commission, which may be viewed on the City's webpage, www.roanokeva.gov, under "Roanoke Planning Commission News ", following its meeting on Monday, March 8. These public hearings may be conducted by electronic communication means due to the COVID -19 pandemic disaster. All persons shall be afforded an opportunity to speak and state their views concerning all aspects of this matter. If you have questions regarding the Planning Commission public hearing, please contact Tina Carr, Secretary to the City Planning Commission at (540) 853 -1730. Questions regarding the City Council public hearing may be directed to the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853 -2541. Sincerely, 6 -t� J_.1 )7t- 19td- Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Enclosure c: Tina Carr, Secretary to the City Planning Commission CECELIA F. NICCOY, CHIC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerkCa roanokeva.aov March 2, 2021 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: CECELIA T. WEBB, CHIC Deputy City Clerk A public hearing has been advertised to be heard by the City Planning Commission on Monday, March 8 at 1:30 p.m. in regard to a request by Walker Machine & Foundry Corporation to vacate a portion of 20 foot wide alley that extends southwest from Russell Avenue, S. W., along the eastern and western boundaries, and extending west along the northern boundary to terminate at a line perpendicular to the remaining alley extending from the northwest corner of Official Tax Map No. 1420828 to the southern corner of Official Tax Map No. 1420815. (See copy of the Public Hearing Notice attached.) Pursuant to provision of Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on Monday, April 6, 1981, a public hearing also has been scheduled to be held on Monday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m., pending formal action by the City Planning Commission, which may be viewed on the City's webpage, www.roanokeva.gov, under "Roanoke Planning Commission News ", following its meeting on Monday, March 8. These public hearings may be conducted by electronic communication means due to the COVID -19 pandemic disaster. All persons shall be afforded an opportunity to speak and state their views concerning all aspects of this matter. This letter is provided for your information as an interested party and /or adjoining property owner. If you have questions regarding the Planning Commission public hearing, please contact Tina Carr, Secretary to the City Planning Commission at (540) 853 -1730. Questions regarding the City Council public hearing may be directed to the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853 -2541. Sincerely, V Cecelia F. McCoy, CIVIC City Clerk Enclosure c: Tina Carr, Secretary to the City Planning Commission Adjoining Property Owners and Interested Parties March 2, 2021 Page 2 PC: Hitman Innovations Group, LLC, 1305 Sorenson Circle, Mesa, Arizona 85203 Parkway Holdings, LLC, 410 First Street, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Walker Machine & Foundry Corporation, P. O. Box 4587, Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Trustees Woodside Presbyterian Church, 2321 Roanoke Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Claude N. Smith, 2306 Liberty Rd, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Jessie T. and Belinda S. Triplett, Jr., P. O. Box 6008, Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Elva B. Bowling, 1028 Goodland Drive, N. E., Roanoke, Virginia 24012 CECELIA F. NICCOY, CHIC Cite Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E-mail: clerk(a roanokeva.eov February 1, 2021 Charles Kostelni, Controller Walker Machine and Foundry Corporation P. O. Box 4587 Roanoke, Virginia 24015 -0587 Dear Mr. Kostelni: CECELIA T. NVEBB, CHIC Depute' City Clerk A public hearing was advertised to be heard by Roanoke City Council on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 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 Walker Machine & Foundry Corporation to vacate a portion of a 20 foot wide alley that extends southwest from Russell Avenue, S. W., along the eastern and western boundaries, and extending west along the northern boundary to terminate at a line perpendicular to the remaining alley extending from the northwest corner of Official Tax Map No. 1420828 to the southern corner of Official Tax Map No. 1420815. This public hearing may be conducted by electronic communication means due to the COVID -19 pandemic disaster. All persons shall be afforded an opportunity to speak and state their views concerning all aspects of this matter. If you have questions regarding the City Planning Commission public hearing to be held on Monday, February 8, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., please contact Tina Carr, Secretary, at (540) 853 -1730. Questions regarding the City Council public hearing may be directed to the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853 -2541. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Enclosure c: Tina Carr, Secretary to the City Planning Commission CECELIA F. hICCOY, CNIC Cite Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E-mail: clerkCa roanokeva.gov February 1, 2021 Adjoining Property Owners: CECELIA T. WEBB, CHIC Depute City Clerk A public hearing was advertised to be heard by Roanoke City Council on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 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 Walker Machine & Foundry Corporation to vacate a portion of a 20 foot wide alley that extends southwest from Russell Avenue, S. W., along the eastern and western boundaries, and extending west along the northern boundary to terminate at a line perpendicular to the remaining alley extending from the northwest corner of Official Tax Map No. 1420828 to the southern corner of Official Tax Map No. 1420815. This public hearing may be conducted by electronic communication means due to the COVID -19 pandemic disaster. All persons shall be afforded an opportunity to speak and state their views concerning all aspects of this matter. This letter is provided for your information as an interested party and /or adjoining property owner. If you have questions regarding the City Planning Commission public hearing to be held on Monday, February 8, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., please contact Tina Carr, Secretary, at (540) 853 -1730. Questions regarding the City Council public hearing may be directed to the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853 -2541. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy, CIVIC City Clerk Enclosure c: Tina Carr, Secretary to the City Planning Commission Adjoining Property Owners February 1, 2021 Page 2 PC: Hitman Innovations Group, LLC, 1305 Sorenson Circle, Mesa, Arizona 85203 Parkway Holdings LLC, 410 First Street, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Trustees of Woodside Presbyterian Church, 2321 Roanoke Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Claude N. Smith, 2306 Liberty Road, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Jessie T. Jr. and Belinda S. Triplett, P. O. Box 6008, Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Elva B. Bowling, 1028 Goodland Drive, N. E., Roanoke, Virginia 24012 CECELIA F. NICCOY, CHIC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerkCaroanokeva.go% January 5, 2021 Charles Kosteini, Controller Walker Machine and Foundry Company P. O. Box 4587 Roanoke, Virginia 24015 -0587 Dear Mr. Kosteini: CECELIA T. WEBB, ChIC Deputy City Clerk A public hearing has been advertised to be heard by the City Planning Commission on Monday, January 11 at 1:30 p.m. in regard to your request on behalf of Walker Machine & Foundry Corporation to vacate a portion of 20 foot wide alley that extends southwest from Russell Avenue, S. W., along the eastern and western boundaries, and extending west along the northern boundary to terminate at a line perpendicular to the remaining alley extending from the northwest corner of Official Tax Map No. 1420828 to the southern corner of Official Tax Map No. 1420815. (See copy of the Public Hearing Notice attached.) Pursuant to provision of Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on Monday, April 6, 1981, a public hearing also has been scheduled to be held on Tuesday, January 19 at 7:00 p.m., pending formal action by the City Planning Commission, which may be viewed on the City's webpage, www.roanokeva.gov, under "Roanoke Planning Commission News ", following its meeting on Monday, January 11. These public hearings may be conducted by electronic communication means due to the COVID -19 pandemic disaster. All persons shall be afforded an opportunity to speak and state their views concerning all aspects of this matter. If you have questions regarding the Planning Commission public hearing, please contact Tina Carr, Secretary to the City Planning Commission at (540) 853 -1730. Questions regarding the City Council public hearing may be directed to the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853 -2541. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Enclosure c: Tina Carr, Secretary to the City Planning Commission CECELIA F. hICCOY, CHIC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerkCa roanokeva.gov January 5, 2021 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: CECELIA T. WEBB, ChIC Deputy- City Clerk A public hearing has been advertised to be heard by the City Planning Commission on Monday, January 11 at 1:30 p.m. in regard to a request by Walker Machine & Foundry Corporation to vacate a portion of 20 foot wide alley that extends southwest from Russell Avenue, S. W., along the eastern and western boundaries, and extending west along the northern boundary to terminate at a line perpendicular to the remaining alley extending from the northwest corner of Official Tax Map No. 1420828 to the southern corner of Official Tax Map No. 1420815. (See copy of the Public Hearing Notice attached.) Pursuant to provision of Resolution No. 25523 adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on Monday, April 6, 1981, a public hearing also has been scheduled to be held on Tuesday, January 19 at 7:00 p.m., pending formal action by the City Planning Commission, which may be viewed on the City's webpage, www.roanokeva.gov, under "Roanoke Planning Commission News ", following its meeting on Monday, January 11. These public hearings may be conducted by electronic communication means due to the COVID -19 pandemic disaster. All persons shall be afforded an opportunity to speak and state their views concerning all aspects of this matter. This letter is provided for your information as an interested party and /or adjoining property owner. If you have questions regarding the Planning Commission public hearing, please contact Tina Carr, Secretary to the City Planning Commission at (540) 853 -1730. Questions regarding the City Council public hearing may be directed to the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853 -2541. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy, CIVIC City Clerk Enclosure c: Tina Carr, Secretary to the City Planning Commission Adjoining Property Owners and Interested Parties January 5, 2021 Page 2 PC: Hitman Innovations Group, LLC, 1305 Sorenson Circle, Mesa, Arizona 85203 Parkway Holdings, LLC, 410 First Street, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Walker Machine & Foundry Corporation, P. O. Box 4587, Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Trustees Woodside Presbyterian Church, 2321 Roanoke Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Claude N. Smith, 2306 Liberty Rd, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Jessie T. and Belinda S. Triplett, Jr., P. O. Box 6008, Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Elva B. Bowling, 1028 Goodland Drive, N. E., Roanoke, Virginia 24012 r' APPLICATION STREET OR ALLEY VACATION ROANOKE Date: 11/06.2020 & 12/11/20 All submittals must be typed and include all required documentation and a check for the filing fee. Application is hereby submitted for street or alley vacation for the property located at: Location and description of street or alley to be closed: Alley running parallel to Bridge Street and perpendicular Russell Avenue across form the Walker Foundry offices at 2415 Russell Avenue, Roanoke. The alley runs along tax map parcels 1420825, 1420826, 1420827,on the notth east (river side) and 1420813, 1420814, on the west (Roanoke Avenue side).as indicated on the map and shaded drawing. The alley currently splits the property across the street from the office. Proposed use of Vacated street or alley: Walker Machine and Foundry is seeking to market the property for development currenly for a possible residential community along the river and Roanoke River Greenway. Name of Applicant/Contact Person: charter I<ostelni, Walker Foundry Controller Mailing Address: Post Office Box 4587 Roanoke, Virginia 24015 -0587 Telephone: ( ) 312 -3250 Applicant(s) signature(s): Fax: { )/, E -mail: ckostelni @walkerfoundry.com Walker Foundry Alley Map November 13, 2020 1:1,066 0 0.0075 0.015 0.03 mi I 0 0.0125 0.025 0.05 km Qty of Roanoke, Eagle View City of Roanoke Walker Foundry Alley Map November 13, 2020 1:1,066 0 0.0075 0.015 0.03 mi 0 0.0125 0.025 0.05 km City of Roanoke, Eagle View City of Roanoke r' APPLICATION STREET OR ALLEY VACATION ROANOKE Date: 11/06.2020 & 12/11/20 To: Office of the City Clerk ©rlinal APplc�o Fourth Floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building ` Amler�� �pp�i+i�ior� 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, VA 24011 Phone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 All submittals must be typed and include all required documentation and a check for the filing fee. Application is hereby submitted for street or alley vacation for the property located at: Location and description of street or alley to be closed: Alley running parallel to Bridge Street and perpendicular Russell Avenue across form the Walker Foundry offices at 2415 Russell Avenue, Roanoke. The alley runs along tax map parcels 1420825, 1420826, 1420827,on the notth east (river side) and 1420813, 1420814, on the west (Roanoke Avenue side).as indicated on the map and shaded drawing. The alley currently splits the property across the street from the office. Proposed use of vacated street or alley: Walker Machine and Foundry is seeking to market the property for development currenly for a possible residential community along the river and Roanoke Rlver Greenway. Name of Applicant/Contact Person: Charles Kostelni, Walker Foundry Controller Mailing Address: Post Office Box 4587 Roanoke, Virginia 24015 -0587 Telephone: ( ) 312 -3250 Fax Applicant(s) signature(s): E -mail: ckostelni @walkerfoundry.com Walker Foundry Alley Map November 13, 2020 1:1,066 0 0.0075 0.015 0.03 mi 0 0.0125 0.025 0.05 km City of Roanoke, Eagle View Qty of Roanoke Department of Planning, Building and Development Room 170, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Phone: (540) 853 -1730 Filing Date: 12/28/2020 Submittal Number: Original Application ❑ x Rezoning, Not Otherwise Listed ❑ Rezoning, Conditional ❑ Rezoning to Planned Unit Development ❑ Establishment of Comprehensive Sign Overlay District Property lnforaatiioin: RECEIVE( DEC 2 8 2020 CITY OF ROANOKE PLANNING BUILDING & DEVELOPME Click Here to Print ❑ x Amendment of Proffered Conditions ❑ Amendment of Planned Unit Development Plan ❑ Amendment of Comprehensive Sign Overlay District Address: 11113 11 th Street NE & 010th Street NE 1 Official Tax No(S).: 3050407 & 3050408 Existin g CG Commercial - General ❑x Without Conditions Ordinance Zoning: CN Commercial-Neighborhood I X❑ With Conditions No(s). (If 401 89 - 031 61 5 ❑ Planned Unit Development applicable): Requested x❑ Without Conditions Proposed Zoning: CG Commercial - General ❑ With Conditions Land Use: Motor Vehicle Sales & Service, Used ❑ Planned Unit Development PropPertsr: Owner Information: _ rw .t. Name: Alvin F Woods Phone Number: +1 (540) 890 -1100 Address: /I 11�87�jStewartsville Road Vinton, Virginia 24179 Property E -mail: cars4u1081 @yahoo.com Name: Phone Number: Address: E -mail: I Appkanrs Signature: Name: Mark Ayles Hughes Associates Architects & Engineers Phone Number: +1 (540) 342 -4002 Address: Aulh=W Agent`s nia 24016 E -mail: mayles @hughesae.com _ e � The fonowi m sibe s"ubm'iei%f�al ap � f�ions r.�. s r Completed application form and checklist. r Written narrative explaining the reason for the request. fx Metes and bounds description, if applicable. fx Filing fee. For a rezoning not otherwise listed, the following must also be submitted:; r Concept plan meeting the Application Requirements of item '2(c)' in Zoning Amendment Procedures. For a.conditionaltrezoning,e # ollowfng must also be submitted: = f— Written proffers. See the City's Guide to Proffered Conditions. r Concept plan meeting the Application Requirements of item '2(c)' in Zoning Amendment Procedures. Please label as development plan if proffered. For a planned'unit development, the following must also be submitted: F- Development plan meeting the requirements of Section 36.2 -326 of the City's Zoning Ordinance. For a comprehensive sign overlay distract, the following must be submitted:'. F- Comprehensive signage plan meeting the requirements of Section 36.2- 336(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance. For an amendment of proffered cond dons, the following must also be submitted:; Amended development or concept plan meeting the Application Requirements of item '2(c)' in Zoning Amendment Procedures, r if applicable. r Written proffers to be amended. See the City's Guide to Proffered Conditions. r Copy of previously adopted Ordinance. For a planned unit developmeht,amendment, the following must also`be submitted: I— Amended development plan meeting the requirements of Section 36.2 -326 of the City's Zoning Ordinance. F Copy of previously adopted Ordinance. For a comprehensive sign overlay amendment, the following,must also be submitted 1 1, ... F Amended comprehensive signage plan meeting the requirements of Section 36.2- 336(d) of the City's Zoning Ordinance. F- Copy of previously adopted Ordinance. For a proposal that requires a traffic,impact study be submitted to the Whe following must also be; submitted: r A Traffic Impact Study in compliance with Appendix B -2(e) of the City's Zoning Ordinance. r . For a proposal _tha t requires -a trdaµ fic impact ana sibe mttedto ,� D vrtng:must 2ilso- besttbmitled: r Cover sheet. F- Traffic impact analysis. F- Concept plan. [I Proffered conditions, if applicable. F– Required fee. *An electronic copy of this application and checklist can be found at www. roanokeva .gov /planningcommission. A complete packet must be submitted each time an application is amended, unless otherwise specified by staff. NARRATIVE The purpose of this request is to rezone Tax Parcel 3050408 from CN to CG for the purpose of a used auto sales business and to repeal the proffered conditions on Tax Parcel 3050407. If successful, these two parcels will be combined to create a single parcel zoned CG. The current owner of the properties is the applicant, Mr. Al Woods. The northern parcel is owned by Mr. Woods, and is used for his business ALARS used cars. Mr Woods has been in the car sales business for over 39 years and has operated ALARS a used car dealership in Chamblissburg for over 24 years, and he has operated the one on the northern parcel for about five years. Given Mr. Woods years of experience, he is confident that the Orange Avenue location will be continue to be successful with the expanded display area. The proposed project includes a used car display area and possibly an entrance from either 11th or 12th street. This business will be used for automobile sales only. No servicing of vehicles will be done onsite. This property is situated within an area of the City that is predominately zoned Light Industrial District (1- 1), Heavy Industrial District (1 -2) and Commercial General District (CG). Specifically, the adjacent property to the north is zoned CG, CG to the west across 111h Street, Commercial Neighborhood District (CN) and I- 1 to the south, and CN east across 12th Street. An evaluation of the zoning classifications within the proposed project neighborhood, that being the area bordered by Williamson Road to the west, Orange Avenue to the north, 13th Street to the east and Norfolk and Campbell Avenue to the south, (See Exhibit B) indicated no residentially zoned properties. Commonly found throughout the City and in the Comprehensive Plan CN districts are normally bordered by residentially zoned properties, however, not the case at this location. Most of the residentially zoned properties are east of 13th Street. An approximate 4,400 acre area within the City was evaluated for where CN zoning districts are generally established. Nineteen CN zoned districts were identified within that area and eighteen of those districts adjoined residential districts. The only CN property that didn't adjoin a residential district is the subject property. (See Exhibit D). Furthermore, the properties within close proximity of this project are identified as brownfield sites within the Rail Corridor by the city in the City -Wide Brownfield Redevelopment Plan (See Exhibit E). Orange Avenue is a primary arterial road with a heavy traffic count, creating an ideal area for commercial development, which is already common along this corridor. The proposed project will enhance the aesthetics of the existing lot by providing landscaping along the street frontages of 111h Street and 12th Street. Additionally, the site will be developed per the City Code. The site will adjoin the existing used car lot and either have an internal connection or a new entrance on 111h and or 12th street. The two parcels will be combined into a single parcel. The traffic generated at this site will be minimal increased given the limited size of the additional display area, 4,500± sf. Mr. Woods current car sales business located on the adjacent parcel displays approximately 12 vehicles and generates on average 2 to 3 customers per day, whereas, a heavy day may generate 5 -6 customers. The number of employees onsite will remain at two to three. The CG zoning is an appropriate classification for this site based on the surrounding zoning districts, the predominantly heavy industrial use within the neighborhood and the commercial corridor in which the property is located. Proffered Conditions to be Repealed The applicant hereby requests that the following proffered condition(s) enacted by Ordinance No. 40189 - 031615 be repealed as they pertain to Official Tax No. 3050407: Curb, gutter and sidewalk shall be constructed along 11th Street NE and 12th Street NE, adjacent to the subject properties, prior to issuance for any certificate of occupancy for any building on the site. Improvements shall comply with the Street Design Guidelines. Public right -of -way will be dedicated as required to allow for such improvements within the right -of -way. These items were incorporated into the existing development and the revised plat was recorded showing the right -of -way dedication. The recorded plat instrument # 150012519 is included in this application, see Exhibit A, 2 of 2. C s i LEgm GR�Lw FENCE SURD YE PROPERTY LINE —� SET MAR (IN FEED O DUSTING IRON FOUL 1 inch 30' ft. O END OF UNE /CURVE NOTES: NOTHING FOUND. N07HING SET 1. THIS PLAT WAS PREPARED WITHOUT THE c BENEFIT OF A TITLE SEARCH AND THEREFORE MAY NOT SHOW ALL ENCUMBRANCES. 2. THIS PROPERTY AS PLATTED DOES FALL WITHIN THE 100 YEAR FLOOD ZONE. ZONES AE' & V SHADED, PANEL NO. 51181CO168G. DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 2007. VICINITY Afm 3. THIS PLAT WAS PREPARED FROM AN ACTUAL AND CURRENT FIELD SURVEY. ANY PHYSICAL NO SCAEDE IMPROVEMENTS NOT DIMENSIONED. SHALL NOT BE SCALED. 4. THIS PLAT MAY OR MAY NOT CONFORM TO PREVIOUS DEEDS AND OR PLA7S OF REOORD. 5. LEGAL REFERENCE: LOTS 18.1C.2 3 BLK 9 CHAIXMI. INST. #040005146 6. PROPERTY ZONED: CN & 1 -1 I ALVIN F. & BONITA M. WOODS I INS7 150012519 I N 72'38'00 "E r T 153.65' N y N TAX #3050408 Z m O Z 0.1357 AC. ID—�'� � S72'41'00 "W w C 0 142.41' F— •5 2.70 1.3 TAX #3050409 .2 STY FS E? O 0.1256 AC. S7 '4 " HOUS NCROACHES INTO 131. x PRO E TY LINE BY 0.52' ?T�X //3050411 ? 25.00 ROBERT .BUT ER k0.0329 AC. -O;' v oTAX #3050412 v r d rn 0.0421 AC. TAX 03050410 d c i 1 STY FRAME W13 5 88 PG 14 0 - Q M #1110 VL. S '41'00 "W HOUSE ENCROACHES INTO McDOWELL AVE NE " R/W BY 1.42' (R/W VARIES) ` PORCH ENCROACHES INTO FENCE ENCROACHES INTO! x — x R/W BY 2.58' R/W BY 19' +/- PLAT OF SURVEY SHOVING LOTS 1B,1C,2 & 3 BLK 9 CH"OUNI FOR ALVIN F. WOODS THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT atamm 1105 11tH ST. NE THE CITY OF 1647 Millwood Dr. www.lmwpc.net -353.0484 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Salem, Virginia 24153 ph: 540.353.0484 9 dmeredithengineering@gmaii.com COMM. 0081 SURVEYED: 9121/2020 Exhibit A 1 of 2 Existing Plat INSTRUMENT NO. / ✓VE/ /n(_J /Z_ 'KNOW ALL IEN BY THESE P!(ESENISA 731 MIT• DA © � � MAT ALMN F. BOWS t PONTA r KUM ARE nE FEE SOLE ON/ERS OF IE LASSO BOIMDARY COL>RDMIADE5 AMN r. t BaITA r Bums ALMN F t BONId Lt BOmS �. a 9OMN HETEOA BOLwOEO BY OUISDE CABERS 1 nmm 6 ro 1, riaAW E BEING 1137:. 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A COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN WILL BE SUBMITTED TO ROANOKE CITY FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION 3. THE SITE WILL BE DEVELOPED AS ALLOWED BY THE ROANOKE CITY CODE 4. THIS PARCEL #3050408 WILL BE COMBINED WITH THE ADJACENT PARCEL TO THE NORTH, #3050407, ONCE THE REZONING IS COMPLETE - 5. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND BMPS NOT SHOWN. N i 3 C W LZ r L a-i o[ FW W F Z � Q a �Z m w 1 � 2 vQ O y 0Q 1 w a �n Expansion of A L A R S 1113 11th Street N.E ORANGE AVE (ROUTES 2201221A/ 460) (11w VARIES ZONING: CG ALVIN F. & BONITA M. WOODS j TAX #3050407 It / INST #150012519 EXISTING DEVELOPMENT REFER TO PLATS FOR BOUNDARY BEARINGS AND DISTANCES FOR BOTH PARCELS PAVED CONNECTION �;• „°C, LL PROPOSED PAVED DISPLAY AREA . VACANTLOT W 4 �•m Z- ZONING:CN m / •• ALVIN F. WOODS I• I TAX #3050408 2 , p INST # 200012482 0.1357 AC. a / � `^ 2 z ` S 11 co REFER TO PLATS FOR BOUNDARY BEARINGS AND DISTANCES FOR BOTH PARCELS s / ro 5' DISPLAY AREA BUFFER RESIDENTIAL USE I ZONING: 1 -1 ALVIN F. WOODS / TAX #3050409 INST # 200012482 i 0.1256 AC. / i HUGHES rr ASSOCIATES 1(... tiI: TE'TS & E ' AIL i..-!CS N Q d' I W Z F- 4 N �I N H 0 10' 20' 40' EXHIBIT B Comm. No. 20065 December 17, 2020 Exhibit D Roanoke City GIS Zoning Key : Roanoke City Zoning Map (based on Roanoke City G RM -1 Res Mud Density R-12 Rea Sorgle- Family IS — 1 R lx rg ty I RMA(c)- Res Mud Density Condltiunal 1 _ (c) Res Si le-Fain Condilional The CN parcels in the screen capture above are peach colored and outlined in black RM-2- An Mud Density 1. �t RM -2(c): Res Mitred Density Condbmal AMR Res Multifamily RMF(c): Res Multifamily Cordeiond ADS: Recreation and open Space �1 RDS(c) Recreation and Open Space Conditimal UP Urban Flat UF(c) Urban Flex Conditional R -3: Res Smgk -Family I R -3(c). Res Sagle-Faniy Conddionel R3: An SmgteFamdy I R-5(c): Rea SugkFamily Conditional R -7: Res Single- Family I R -7(c) Res Si gkfamity Codeimd RA. Res#gri.ltwal 1 RA(c): Res- Agrimlhaal Conditioner Roanoke City GIS Zoning Key CG. CommeruaFGeneral CG(c) CommercialGenaal Conditional ® CLS' Commerdal -Large See CLS(c) Commemrel -Large Site Conditional 1 CN(c) Commemnal- Neighborhood Conditional ® D: DD—t- D(c) Downtown Cmdrhonal 1 -1: tight lndustnal fsrA 1-11(c) Light Industrial Conditional 1-2: Heavy Industnal 1 -2(c). Heavy adustrial Conditional IN Institutional IN(c): Inshtnewnal Condilianal ❑ INPUD: Imbtubonal Planned Und Dev 1 � INPUD(c). Institutional Planned Und Dev Conditional ® IPUD. Induahal Planned Und Dev IPUD(c): mdusbial Planned Und Dev Conditional MX: Mud Use 1^yl MX(c) Mixed Use Conditional ❑ MXPUD Mixed Use Planned Unit Dev 1 � MXPUD(c) Mixed Use Planned Unit Dev Conditional Kaii cornoor ttrownrieia as aesignatea oy the LUU5 uty -wiae esrownneia Keaeveiopment Tian 11 IN T1 lFI C'OUNCIII, Oh 'I'l ll: CITY OF ROANOU', VIRGINIA The 16th day of March, 2015. No. 40189 - 031615. AN ORDINANCI: to rezone certain property located at 1113 1 1 °' Street, N.ls., three (3) unaddressed lots on 10' Street, N.E., and one (i) unaddressed lot on Orange Avenue, N, E., from CN, Commercial- Neighborhood District, to CG, Commercial - General District, subject to certain conditions proffered by the applicant; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. WHEREAS, Alvin and Bonita Woods have made application to the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia ( "City Council "), to have the property located at 1113 11`x' Street, N.E., bearing Official Tax Map No. 3050407; three (3) unaddressed lots on 11 `I' Street, N.E., bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 3050402, 3050403, and 3050406; and one (1) unaddressed lot on Orange Avenue, N.E., bearing Official Tax Map No. 3050405, rezoned from CN, Commercial- Neighborhood District, to CG, Commercial - General District, subject to certain conditions; WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission, after giving proper notice to all concerned as required by §36.2 -540, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and after conducting a public hearing on the matter, has made its recommendation to City Council; WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by City Council on such application at its meeting on March 16, 2015, after due and timely notice thereof as required by §36.2 -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 rezoning; and WHEREAS, this Council, after considering the aforesaid application, the recommendation made to City Council by the Planning Commission, the City's Comprehensive Plan, and the matters presented at the public hearing, finds that the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice, require the rezoning of the subject property, and for those reasons, 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 36.2 -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, be amended to reflect that the property located at 1113 11th Street, N.E., bearing Official Tax Map No. 3050407; three (3) unaddressed lots on 11th Street, N.E., bearing Official Tax Map Nos, 3050402, 3050403, and 3050406; and one (1) unaddressed lot Orange Avenue, N.E., bearing Official Tax Map No. 3050405, be, and are hereby rezoned from CN, Commercial- Neighborhood District, to CG, Commercial- General District, subject to certain conditions proffered by the applicant, as set forth in the Zoning Amendment Amended Application No. 1 dated February 16, 2015. 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: M - r)-,N4, City Clerk. Rezone with proffers -car lot orange ave.doc 2 ZONING DISTRICT MAP 1113 11th Street NE & 0 10th Street NE Official Tax Parcels: 3050407 & 3050408 ®Area to be Rezoned Zoning AD: Airport Dev nil CG: Commercial - General CLS: Commercial -Large Site R -12: Res Single - Family R -3: Res Single - Family R -5: Res Single - Family R -7: Res Single - Family RA: Res - Agricultural RM -1: Res Mixed Density RM -2: Res Mixed Density RMF: Res Multifamily RIM ROS: Recreation and Open Space ® UF: Urban Flex Conditional Zoning N 0 100 200 Feet +E S IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of March, 2021. No. 42016 - 031521. AN ORDINANCE approving the Oak Grove Center Plan, and amending City Plan 2040, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to include such Oak Grove Center Plan; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. WHEREAS, on March 8, 2021, the Oak Grove Center Plan dated January 8, 2021 (the "Plan "), was presented to the Planning Commission; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on that date and recommended adoption of the Plan and amending City Plan 2040, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to include such Plan; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of §15.2 -2204, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, a public hearing was held before this Council on March 15, 2021, on the proposed Plan, at which hearing all citizens so desiring were given an opportunity to be heard and to present their views on such amendment. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. Council hereby approves the Oak Grove Center Plan dated January 8, 2021, and amends City Plan 2040, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to include such Plan as an element thereof. 2. The City Clerk is directed to forthwith transmit attested copies of this ordinance to the City Planning Commission. 3. Pursuant to the provisions of § 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: March 15, 2021 Subject: A request by the City of Roanoke to consider an amendment to City Plan 2040, the City's comprehensive plan, to include the Oak Grove Center Plan. Recommendation: The Planning Commission held a public hearing on Monday, March 8, 2021. By a vote of 7 -0, the Commission recommended adoption of the Oak Grove Center Plan as an amendment to City Plan 2040, the City of Roanoke's comprehensive plan. Background: The Oak Grove Center Plan is a community plan focused on 173 acres along a shared commercial corridor where city and county borders meet at Virginia 419, or Electric Road, in the Oak Grove neighborhood. The recommendations focus on land use, community facilities, transportation, gateway and streetscape improvements, and community engagement. The Oak Grove Center Plan will guide future decisions and actions in the Oak Grove area over the next 20 years. The Oak Grove Center Plan is divided into a summary document and six additional appendices with more detail. The plan summary is provided in an easy -to -read format with many graphics, maps, tables, and charts and highlights the key components of the various sections of the draft plan, which is fully detailed in six appendices. The plan summary and the appendices document that comprise the draft Oak Grove Center Plan can be found in their entirety at: https: / /www.roanokecountyva.gov /1832 /Oak- Grove - Center -Plan Considerations: Planners from the City of Roanoke and Roanoke County partnered to work on the plan, which is derived from two years of community engagement, economic analysis, and stakeholder meetings with businesses and property owners. The public input inspired the Oak Grove Center Plan's Vision and Principles and was used to develop the Plan's Recommendations and Implementation. Comments on Application: Public Comments: Staff worked with Roanoke County staff to post the draft online and accept comments, and the Roanoke County Planning Commission received comments when they were presented the draft plan. Those comments are attached. The City has not received any formal comments up to this point only general support from those inquiring about the process and the location of the draft plan. Plannina Commission Work Session: Comments from previous work sessions have been integrated into the draft plan. Plannina Commission Public Heari Philip Thompson, Director of Planning, Roanoke County, expressed appreciation for the collaboration with the City on the plan and stated that he looked forward to working with the City going forward to implement the plan. Conclusions and Recommendations: Staff recommends the adoption of the Oak Grove Center Plan as an amendment to City Plan 2040, the City of Roanoke's comprehensive plan. Kam. 6. Nwr Karri B. Atwood, Chair - City Planning Commission Distribution: Robert S. Cowell, .Jr., City Manager W. Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager Chris Chittum, Director Planning Building and Development Wayne Leftwich, Agent to the Planning Commission Timothy Spencer, City Attorney Laura M. Carini, Assistant City Attorney 2 Comments Received for the Draft Oak Grove Center Plan January 8, 2021 - February 2, 2021 Comments received via Survey Monkey With a Starbucks finally coming to the Oak Grove /Keagy Village area, we now need more than ever a new grocery store, such as Publix, Trader Joe's, Aldi or Sprouts. That new grocery store will be the catalyst for making happen many of the planners' and residents' wishes and suggestions that are reported in the Plan. Please let food lion continue to be here. Thinking about this makes me sick, as I live on Grandin Road Ext. Things you are not considering or just don't care about, because it doesn't affect you. Trails- this brings more strangers through our area, allowing access to our kids who are outside. It also gives places for illegal activity and hiding. I can't tell you how many times things have gone on with the trail that is beside Oak Grove Elementary. You expose the area to others which causes increased traffic and crime. We have recently had a bunch of break ins. It will get worse if you do this. At my biggest pain point is the traffic. Yes, you will upgrade 419, but what about the neighborhoods they use to cut through? Our road is constant speeders and passing on residential road. We can't turn into our driveway without someone almost hitting us because we aren't going fast enough. During this process, we will also have dump trucks speeding down our street and making a mess with dirt, which we have to drive through to get out of the neighborhood. You don't understand what you are bringing hear. We live it every day!!! My husband has lived her for 40 plus years. Sad that we will be forced to move. Trust me, more crime is coming. I can't even cross the road for mail without almost getting hit. Im truly sick and outraged by this plan. Do something to the miserable Tanglewood Mall and leave our area alone!!! We bought our house because Oak Grove is a quiet area (at least it use to be). If you all have all of this money to spend, try taking car of our schools and roads. I use to think Roanoke County was great, not anymore! FYI, we also need jobs that people can support a family on. You just keep bringing jobs that pay minimum wage or a little over. We need much better than that. People will not be able to support your shops and restaurants on these poor paying jobs! Second comment, later. I just gave my opinion and addressed speeding and traffic on our road. Here I am a few minutes later calling 911 because there is a wreck at the intersection of Grandin Road Ext and Sugar Loaf. It's already too dangerous. PLEASE do not add to this problem. There has been many issues there. Again, you all don't have to live here. It's not your kids safety! This may seem a bit out of left -field however; due to the success of Aldi's in it's location ... Has the planning commission considered a Trader Joe's. My children and I are all huge fans and they are at an age where I would like them to work there as well. This is just my random two -cents during a 100 -year pandemic so for all I know they're completely insane ... like many of the thoughts expressed on the internet during the stated time period. August of 2019, developers out of North Carolina eyeballed land around Lick Run & Best Buy. City Council opened the plans for public comment. There was tons of push back and rightly so, as these jokers proposed highway development through an historically Black neighborhood & proposed building on land that protects City residents from floodwater. Oak Grove is already a commercial area. I think it could easily host some of the businesses and apartment plans proposed by said North Carolinians. I'd love to see something in this area that supports local farmers and feeds into part -time job availability like a Trader Joe's or a Farm Fresh or even another Roanoke Co -op location. I also think this area needs something fun for adults and families, like a Top Golf or something akin to Blacksburg's Cinebowl. This would also be a great place for a mix of local boutiques and possibly a gardening shop. The proposal looks excellent so far! Congratulations to the entire County /City team for its work on this plan, and to the many citizens who took the time to provide thoughtful input. Very well done. While I am a forty -year resident of Roanoke, I only moved into this particular area about one year ago and have had the opportunity over the past year to get a better feel for its neighborhoods, businesses and travel patterns as I drove, biked and walked much of the area myself. I suggest the following tweaks to the plan: 1. Extend the recommended Route 419 sidewalk improvements a few hundred feet further south to the intersection of Bower Road. This will tap into the enormous neighborhood area bounded by Route 419, Grandin Road and Garst Mill Road. While that neighborhood itself does not have sidewalks, I have found it to be very walkable and bicycle - friendly. 2. Similarly, extend the proposed Grandin Road sidewalk improvements (City) farther east to the intersection with Wynmere Drive to connect with another entry point to that same neighborhood. In full disclosure, my new residence on Maple Leaf Drive in the City (opposite Wynmere Drive's intersection with Grandin Road) would stand to benefit from such a sidewalk improvement along Grandin Road. Thank you all for your time and consideration. As a resident of the Townes at Hidden Valley, I'm most concerned as to what specifically you have planned for the field behind our development and behind Keagy Village. We so enjoy the views from there and walking across the field to Keagy Village. I hope what gets planned there will not block the views or create more congestion. I'm opposed to an apartment complex there if that is what is planned. The plan is easy to understand and provides a nice outline of what the county and city hope to achieve in the area in the next 20 years. The summary plan has ideal future photos that display a lively area similar to something that Roanokers and our kids typically would travel to in Charlottesville, Richmond, DC area, or Raleigh. It would be wonderful to get commercial tenants unique to this side of town in Oak Grove that are family - friendly. We enjoy that the city and county are trying to make Oak Grove feel like a neighborhood with unique signage, sidewalks, and greenery like other popular areas in the city such as Wasena, South Roanoke, and Grandin Village. We would like to see outdoor spaces to sit and eat takeout, ice cream, coffee from the tenants in Oak Grove and Southwest Plazas similar to what is found in Keagy Village, Wasena, South Roanoke, and Grandin Village. Overall, great plan by the county and city and we hope this helps this area become more active during the evening /early night hours for the teenagers, young adults, and families living here. The plan looks good and we had lots of opportunities to join in and give our thoughts which it seemed like most folks appreciated. I hope there are short term goals to help make this area exciting again with new shops, offices, and restaurants as our neighborhood population seems to only get older and older. The park land behind the Oak Grove school seems like a great opportunity to create a mini adventure area bringing some new fun amenities like at Explore Park and the greenway parks into the suburbs. Also it's not in Oak Grove, but I hope Hidden Valley Middle School gets a remodel ASAP like Green Valley Elementary, Cave Spring Elementary, Cave Spring Middle, and Cave Spring High. It would be great to somehow get a new grocery store besides Kroger and Food Lion in this part of Roanoke. Target needs a second store in Roanoke too, so perhaps they could build here or in the Tanglewood Mall plan area. It will be fun to see parts of these plans in the coming years, but in the short term it would be nice to freshen up the McDonalds shopping mall to be on par with Keagy Village and Southwest Plaza. I feel that getting easier foot and bike traffic to Oak Grove Center from the Windsor West and Crest Hill Subdivisions it important. That population base is already there. Grandin Rd between Glen Heather and Electric is too dangerous for foot traffic and there is no good way to cross Electric back towards Cordell. Some sort of cross walk at Bower could at least get foot and bike traffic across Electric where Bridle and other streets are. I feel getting the current population to Oak Grove Center is a key to future growth. I think this will show quicker results. The plan looks great! Love to see improvement coming to this area of Roanoke. Excited to see more dining options but also an opportunity for more local businesses to open. Plan is exciting for the future of the area. I'm happy to see the county and city working together on our neighborhoods bringing in local establishments and chains rather than only focusing on regional industrial facilities. The area has potential to become a town center like Daleville for casual summer concerts and events. I like the area having a name /logo and signs similar to Daleville too. Please consider a paved or gravel walking trail from Oak Grove Plaza to OGES to Keagy Village for exercising without having to walk on the streets... this path could be like the county Library trail. I like the plan and think this would be great for the schools and neighborhoods in the area. I like that the park might get a remodel and it a ould be cool to see Keagy Village fill up like the Roanoke City Ivy Market shopping center, Blacksburg First and Main shopping center, or the new Christiansburg Market Place shopping center. There is no hotel on 419 or Brambleton from Lewis Gale to Tanglewood... perhaps Oak Grove (or Cave Spring Corners) could finally attract a hotel if development takes off in this area? It could have a event /conference rental space and restaurant too. Comments received via Email (Before the Roanoke County Planning Commission Public Hearing) Helen Sublette, Resident My remarks and concerns are directed to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors concerning future plans to develop 173 acres in the Oak Grove / Keagy Village area of Roanoke County. I would like to know what is planned to improve and control water run off and future flood damage in this area and to mitigate flood risks through storm water management. Displacement of land through construction of 173 acres is sure to affect residential homes in the area. What are the flood risk management strategies in place to mitigate and protect the area from future flooding? How will property values by affected? Has there been a flood risk analysis, levee improvement planned or in place to protect current homeowners and property values? If so, how can we find out what these strategies are and are they in writing? Roanoke County has a responsibility to respect citizens and residents and to make sure flood risks are reduced, not increased. Flood Insurance is not the answer when property is destroyed. It never covers the whole costs, time to recover damages, or improve property values. Please take our concerns to heart. Thank you for your consideration. Steve Grammer, Advocate for people with disabilities The city and county has to work together to put a crosswalk at the intersection of Electric Road and Grandin Road. Also, you need to enforce speeding at the intersection between Farrington apartments and Food Lion. Second comment, later date: You must enforce the speed limit at the crosswalk between Fairington Apartments and Food Lion, you must build a crosswalk at the intersection of Electric and Grandin, before someone is killed by a vehicle. You must give safer, age appropriate, and accessible housing options, to people with disabilities who are on supplemental income. Carl Benjamin I'm concerned with biking and walking along Rt 419 in the Oak Grove area - now and in the future. It is a busy road and will most likely only get busier. Haven't I heard of plans to expand Rt 419 to six lanes along some part of the road? And don't you think eventually that will happen in the Oak Grove area also? This would make a bike lane a scary place to be. How about a bike path from Oak Grove Park through the county owned undeveloped land over towards Sugar Loaf Mt Road behind Metis Plaza? Then cross Keagy Road going behind Keagy Village down toward Barnhardt Creek and Hidden Valley Middle. This would provide some connection to neighborhoods as well as connection to business via Grandin Road Ext and Keagy Road. Joyce Waugh, President /CEO Roanoke Regional Chamber Chairman Bower and Members of the Roanoke County Planning Commission, Good evening. I'm unable to attend this evening's hearing yet wanted to thank you for Roanoke County's work on this and the other Relmagine study plans. One of the unique factors of this particular plan is the joint work with Roanoke City. The City and County are to be commended for working together to make this area and our broader Virginia's Blue Ridge a better place to live, which starts with making a plan and then following through to completion. This joint effort highlights several already going concerns and ways to better connect and improve livability in this area. This is no small task when considering the nearly 200 acres and almost 100 residential and commercial properties involved in the study area. The additional landscaping, streetscaping, lighting and more to better tie together this area of the community will only serve to make it better, as with the Hollins Center Plan and 419 Town Center Plan. On behalf of the Roanoke Regional Chamber, I commend the work of you, your staff and the community, for creating a plan from which all may benefit for years to come. Comments received via Email (During the Roanoke County Planning Commission Public Hearing) Judy LaPrade Is there a proposal in this project for a light at Glen Heather coming out onto 419? Trying to get across 419 fom there is very dangerous with the increased traffic the Oak Grove area has. INTRODUCTION This Plan Summary highlights the key components of the various sections of the Oak Grove Center Plan. The Existing Conditions section features the study area's demographics, community facilities, zoning and land use, as well as existing and funded transportation projects. The Community Engagement section outlines the meetings and activities that the public and stakeholders participated in over the past two years. Over 1300 people participated in the Plan's development. The Oak Grove Center Plan's Vision and Principles were inspired by public input and used to develop the Plan's Implementation and Recommendations. The recommendations focus on land use, community facilities, transportation, gateway and streetscape improvements and community engagement. The Oak Grove Center Plan will guide future decisions and actions in the Oak Grove area. Implementation of this Plan will be completed over the next 20 years. Land Use Develop design guidelines and development standards to support a pedestrian - friendly, mixed - use village center on Route 419 with a development pattern that is respectful of surrounding neighborhoods. Target sites for future economic development in the plan area. Libraries Increase library services in the study area via public - private partnerships to create flexible, neighborhood -scale library innovations that simultaneously stimulate commercial traffic and serve area patrons. Public Safety Evaluate current facilities as growth occurs in the Oak Grove area. Parks, Recreation & Tourism Improve and expand public recreation facilities like open spaces, playgrounds, play courts and trails at Oak Grove Park and beyond. Preserve scenic views of surrounding mountains from the Oak Grove Center. Streets Improve intersections along Route 419 in the study area. Improve safety and traffic flow on • • Route 419 and other roads throughout the plan area. Bicycle & Pedestrian Accommodations Provide accessible infrastructure for walking, bicycling and other forms of non - motorized travel L �V to support a vibrant community center connected to existing neighborhoods and community facilities. Greenways Determine an alignment for the Barnhardt Creek Greenway through the Oak Grove Center by evaluating possible routes and communicating with property owners. Transit Pursue opportunities to expand transit to and beyond the Oak Grove Center. Gateway /Streetscape Improvements Explore funding mechanisms and partnerships to install attractive streetscape enhancements and signage that will increase community identity and sense of place. Maintain landscape and streetscape improvements to beautify major corridors, increase walkability and provide respite. Community Engagement Cultivate partnerships between private entities and the County and City to develop the recommendations of the Plan. Continue to communicate and collaborate with civic organizations, property owners and local business via various methods of public engagement. Ilk/1 Location, Context and Boundary In early 2016, Planning and Economic Development staff identified several activity centers that present opportunities for investment that will improve their economic viability, aesthetics and value. Oak Grove includes a large number of businesses along a busy stretch of Route 419 /Electric Road. This study area was chosen due to its high visibility and opportunities for redevelopment. The Oak Grove Center study area is divided by Route 419, which is the City of Roanoke/ Roanoke County boundary. The area is located approximately one -half mile from the City of Salem. The study area is commercial in nature with some multi -family development. The study area encompasses 75 parcels totaling approximately 173 acres and includes residential, office, commercial and civic uses. 'ROANOKE r� COUNTY VA RR-NO, Oak Grove CENTER Study . P Public Safety 4� 173 Acres > - Oak Grove is a quiet area that generates relatively few emergency calls. Both County _ and City services have ample coverage of 75 Parc 2.24 $38,362 zM the area. Reciprocal agreements between average per capita,, n both jurisdictions encourage cross - border household size Income cooperation, Roanoke County services this area from the Rescue Squad buildin g at 3206 Valle Forge Drive and the Fire Station "caaw. ' at 4212 Old Cave Spring Road. 12,462 $87,013 residents In 5516 ,�, - s•0- wok• average household households ,- Schools Libraries Income n �) Roanoke County students in Oak Grove There are no public library branches in the attend Oak Grove Elementary, then Oak Grove area. Roanoke County built the Hidden Valley Middle and High Schools. new South County Library Branch four miles Roanoke City students attend Grandin away on Merriman Road in 2012. The closest Court Elementary, Woodrow Wilson Middle public library to Oak Grove is the Raleigh and Patrick Henry High Schools. Oak Grove Court Branch Library, approximately 2'/, Elementary School, which lies within the miles away in Roanoke City. 3919 50 Oak Grove study area, was built in 1959 and owner occupied median steadily enrolls approximately 430 students units � r4% age (71%) with a maximum capacity of 600 students. 1597 86% renter occupied White, 5% Black. units 5% Asian (2s %) • ook Grove Center Demogropnlcs wthw, o 1,5 -nMle rorglos horn Good ShephVd Wtheran CMxch: 2018 t 2.34 $32,220 11; .33 $23,611 !7; average per capita 94,031 household size income $77,347 residents in 38,322 19 a' A households / - $53,271 - 99,837 / EF; e residents in 42,133 overage household + r households'' _+ '� income 28,492 (74 %) 44.3 A t1111111111111111, 21,677 s1%1 38.1 owner occupied median units 9,830126%) 89% White, age Parks, Recreation & Tourism 6% Block, 3% Asian Oak Grove Park, adjacent to the Oak Grove Elementary 20,456 (49%) A School, has a tennis court, 1/4 mile paved walking circle, /F; bl %White, portable toilets, picnic shelter, and a baseball /softball renter occupied 28% Black, 3% Asian diamond near the school. There are two playgrounds at Oak Grove Elementary that are open to the public. units Hidden Valley Middle School is nearby and has a 1/4 mile oval track, trails and sports fields. Roanoke County and City of Roanoke Demographics: 2018 �ao��oac� c�oa�o400a� 3.6% Institutional Right of Way 2% Mixed Use 4% 1% 'esidential Mixed or Medium Density 29% Commercial 59% Residential Single Family 5% ZONING DISTRICTS INCLUDED IN GROWS Commerclal: CG, CLS, CN, C -1, C -2 ReOdl "Nixed or Medl m DwWty: RM-2, R -2 Resldentat SYple Pdmry: R -1, R-2, R -12 Rlast or Way: Lana deslg l ted for Uansponatlon rocRRes kutWt . Ruteuffanal mt," Use: Mk d Use ._single - fomiy Residential 23% Land Use and Housing The Oak Grove Center study area is primarily commercial with some multi - family development. There are some apartment and townhouse or condominium developments. Older commercial areas were developed in keeping with past market trends and zoning policies, resulting in development characterized by large parking lots against the street, frequent entrances, little landscaping, and single -story buildings. Newer commercial development includes greater architectural detail, carefully designed parking lots, and more landscaping. The Oak Grove Center study area is surrounded primarily by single - family neighborhoods built between 1950 and 1980. Multi- family and infill subdivisions were built on undeveloped parcels from 1980 to 2015. *Townes ddeh- Valley Oa'k7Grove rark: - -The Park Oak Grave Future Land Use The Roanoke County and City of Roanoke Comprehensive Plans, including future land use maps, reflect the communities' goals and visions for the future. Commercial and transitional future land uses cover over half of the study area, while a mix of low to high density housing choices comprise two -fifths of the area. Trails Nearby residents use a walking trail at Oak Grove Park, which connects to social trails that have been established in the wooded area between Oak Grove Park, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Metis Plaza. The closest existing greenway is the Roanoke River Greenway segment starting in Rotary Park in the City of Salem. t v Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations There are no bicycle and pedestrian accommodations in the study area. Residents currently walk along the edge of neighborhood roads. Several motorized wheelchair users living in the Oak Grove area navigate local roads, shopping center parking lots and cross Route 419 at Carriage Lane /Grandin Road Extension in order to reach their destinations. AV Oak Grove ENTER X Roads Route 419 splits the Oak Grove Center study area and is the boundary between the City of Roanoke and Roanoke County. This four - lane -wide road carries 26,000 average daily vehicle trips. Institutional 2% Transition, Mixed /Multi General tmily Residential Commercial 60.5% �r I q,5g5 Land Use and Housing The Oak Grove Center study area is primarily commercial with some multi - family development. There are some apartment and townhouse or condominium developments. Older commercial areas were developed in keeping with past market trends and zoning policies, resulting in development characterized by large parking lots against the street, frequent entrances, little landscaping, and single -story buildings. Newer commercial development includes greater architectural detail, carefully designed parking lots, and more landscaping. The Oak Grove Center study area is surrounded primarily by single - family neighborhoods built between 1950 and 1980. Multi- family and infill subdivisions were built on undeveloped parcels from 1980 to 2015. *Townes ddeh- Valley Oa'k7Grove rark: - -The Park Oak Grave Future Land Use The Roanoke County and City of Roanoke Comprehensive Plans, including future land use maps, reflect the communities' goals and visions for the future. Commercial and transitional future land uses cover over half of the study area, while a mix of low to high density housing choices comprise two -fifths of the area. Trails Nearby residents use a walking trail at Oak Grove Park, which connects to social trails that have been established in the wooded area between Oak Grove Park, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Metis Plaza. The closest existing greenway is the Roanoke River Greenway segment starting in Rotary Park in the City of Salem. t v Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations There are no bicycle and pedestrian accommodations in the study area. Residents currently walk along the edge of neighborhood roads. Several motorized wheelchair users living in the Oak Grove area navigate local roads, shopping center parking lots and cross Route 419 at Carriage Lane /Grandin Road Extension in order to reach their destinations. AV Oak Grove ENTER X Roads Route 419 splits the Oak Grove Center study area and is the boundary between the City of Roanoke and Roanoke County. This four - lane -wide road carries 26,000 average daily vehicle trips. Reimagine Oak Grove Community Meetings The study kicked off with two community meetings covering the technical context of the study area, which included land use regulations, environmental conditions and current transportation projects. Participants gave feedback on opportunities and challenges that they as residents, business owners and area employees saw for transportation, development and economic growth in Oak Grove. Activities were also available for children. Advertising Methods The meetings were advertised in a news release that was shared by the media, County e- newsletters, the County and City websites, County and City social media pages (using paid advertising(, and emails to members of the public who signed up online or at previous planning meetings. County and City staff also visited more than 100 businesses within the study area and mailed postcards to addresses ...+� within one mile of the study area. Community Outreach at Tons of Fun County and City staff also promoted the Oak Grove Center and other planning studies at Tons of Fun at Tanglewood Mall on February 2, 2018. County table visitors of all ages could design and vote on their favorite style of park. City staff were also in attendance at Tons of Fun promoting the Oak Grove study and the City's Comprehensive Plan. Staff collected email addresses for the study. Online Survey An online survey, open to the public from February 1, 2018, through April 7, 2018, received 595 responses about the Oak Grove Center area. The survey asked respondents to share opinions and information about their relationship to the study area; their perspectives on how safe, easily accessed, and unique it is; the issues they saw regarding businesses, transportation, housing and land use; and the types of improvements they'd like to see. The online survey was also translated into Spanish (32 completed in Spanish( and paper copies in both languages were available at County libraries and at the community meetings. The survey was promoted on County and City social media and advertised in area mailings, e- newsletters and study fliers. The complete survey results were revealed of the Design Open Houses. AM Design Open Houses The Design Open Houses presented the results of the community meetings and survey and asked questions related to potential future design options for a new Oak Grove Center. Attendees voted on possibilities for commercial and residential redevelopment, new community spaces and multi -modal transportation improvements. They indicated preferred and not preferred improvements in each category. This visual preference survey helped County and City staff identify design recommendations and priorities. Other Outreach" Hoping to engage members of the public who may not have heard of the study, staff planned a lunchtime public input session at the Goodwill at Route 419 /Brombleton Avenue on March 26, 2018, from noon to 2:00 p.m. A table was set up near the front door, offering shoppers and employees a chance to learn about and discuss the study with staff. All of the study's engagement activities were promoted on a dedicated webpage and email list, and shared in e- newsletters, Facebook, Twitter, and news releases. Staff did presentations for the Greater Deyerle Neighborhood Association and Back Creek Civic League. V Oak Grove CENTER Online Design Survey In order to increase feedback on the preferred and not preferred future design options, the Design Open House exercise was adapted into an online survey. It was available to the public from June 3, 2018, through July 2, 2018, and received 60 responses. Roanoke County Public Schools Planning Workshop & Outreach Community plans cannot accurately represent the desires of all citizens if they don't engage all age groups, especially those who will be active in the community. Planners often hear from people aged 50 and older, but have to work harder to target younger populations, especially youth. To that end, planners from Roanoke County and the City of Roanoke conducted several planning exercises with Roanoke County Public Schools jRCPS) students and teachers in the Oak Grove study area. Participants brainstormed ideas for the future, mapped potential recreation, commercial, educational and public spaces, and considered transportation problems and solutions. RCPS students, teachers and staff, mostly under age 50, can help us plan for the future and help us reach these missing age groups and share suggestions for why youth may choose to stay in or return to the area as adults. Visual Preference Survey Results During a workshop, Roanoke County Student Advisory Council members voted on examples of design improvements in eight categories: Transportation, Public Art, Pedestrian Walkway, Mixed -Use Development, Green Space /Park Area, Commercial Buildings, Bicycle Facilities, and Apartments. Question View on Screen Mapping Activity for the Oak Grove Area Small groups marked up maps of the Oak Grove study area with: • Places they go: • Routes they take; and • Places, open space and multimodal infrastructure they would like to have there. A story map presentation provided background about the physical, political and economic constraints of the area. Each group was also asked to mark possible locations for new development or design improvements. Common requests included: • More grocery and restaurant options • An anchor store and a park with trails to the back side of Keagy Village • Route 419 crosswalks at Grandin Road and Keagy Road • Improve Oak Grove Park to create a destination • Improve facades of existing buildings, such as Oak Grove Plaza, Southwest Plaza, and office parks • Connect the whole Oak Grove Center with pedestrian and bicycle sidewalks and trails At the end, potential redevelopment concepts were shown: Hidden Valley High School Technology Education Student Project In collaboration with the Oak Grove Center study, Hidden Valley High School )HVHS) students conducted a survey amongst elementary, middle and high school students about potential renovations to Oak Grove Park. Winning features included a dog park, trails, tennis courts, pond, play structures and fitness areas. The HVHS students designed conceptual park plans based upon the results. The plans were shared with Roanoke County Planning staff and displayed at the HVHS Titan 21 Expo event Im A6, Roanoke County and the City of Roanoke Planning Departments received 3 awards for the Roanoke County Public Schools Planning Workshop program: NAC ycourrncs (). WE, vb9i— A-1— of Counties V Oak Grove CENTER 2019 Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) Achievement Award 2020 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award 2020 American Planning Association Virginia Chapter Old Dominion Innovative Approaches Award Oak Grove Park and Vacant Roanoke County Parcel Draft Plan Reveal Exercises Area residents value and enjoy Oak Grove Park, but expressed that they would like to see new and upgraded features for adults and children. At the Draft Plan Reveal meetings, participants were asked to rank proposed park features, features for children and features for the adjacent, vacant County -owned parcel. The exhibits show in red numbers how participants ranked the importance of different possible enhancements for all users in Oak Grove Park and the neighboring vacant County parcel. VISION &PRINCIPLES v__, VISION & PRINCIPLES 1, Principle 1. Create a place Principle 2. Improve and Principle 3. Increase mobility Principle 4. Expand housing Principle 5. Upgrade existing t where people and businesses expand outdoor amenities. and connectivity. options. facilities, services and utilities. want to be. Oak Grove attracts people to come and Oak Grove offers excellent public play Improve transportation connectivity, Build new mixed -use developments that Expand public educational and A spend time enjoying all the recreational spaces, trails and other recreation facilities safety and mobility. Build multimodol provide a variety of housing types and emergency services. Improve stormwater amenities and leisure activities it offers. It is for people to enjoy the outdoors. transportation options for all users. prices. infrastructure and stream water quality. a beautiful and vibrant community center. create spores that are KK y- occes b+e for a -.. users. 1 ' Create"ccm ng Create Beible specs for indoor s spaces. and outdoor use, E��­ge duo. ands -vaate '.mprowexisfihg ou' x-cr seat IQ act. and Ceseiap Add trees and landscaping new spats to pay. ..• long !oadwoY6. in melons. Improve ci v1:1 aeoa. _ slrcetscapeto Addax ar.ecedes "atom ,. enhance the '- ' natud beauty of dunqu es. treet .f: a r•ietu. eand the orm. 0"ItmP Consider pag a Bu =tl a trill network t Ail, Consider pdeway and and conned to ' Creole inci s e gree"'WaYs communityidernMl' E..,,• e wo = o•. - � knp!o�e eAathg commercrol Eknte dev� _' en* use cleogemged w adnmces in ardor to support anda ritrn a cox delved Iand uses and de-iopi patterns. of businesses in a Consider Design Cuiddins for new, development and envirorsment. nt. Collaborate .v r. o -e Encg ✓age event popertyownas and C cunly programming. and Citysiditornadeventsm f occess. oe a:+emat.sc. acvng Cork Cioye Perk, ler locating a dog pat in M. Fi o.de occess oe 'age pua,c -pswte mt/tlnoda rships to deWOp connecti4ty unity Pak or public throughout the ys ' panorea. let rlew' aCCeSiide pia, traf101lond area and pocket parks for alai rid abilities. , t on in nil !tbarhCOds. o ]wa commerdd frontage and ensfing ow4erIDty Park onto the vocor>s t rgvAr d parcel and commodailorss. irgWdng d. incdlabaation with �hbc +hcCO<. Barnhardt Creek for motor eetsds Borg Route 419. rcnstrud bicicfe Encourage ma®dKae EsRlore pubiop —e comm Gong Route Establish a deeeloprtsen in the village PrFf!se+afFS far s'^a -. xo e. to Solent and the and traf101lond area center between Route 419 rm/ibrayspoces n ord , t on in nil !tbarhCOds. o behNGCn aOnlfilaCa commerdd frontage and ensfing ow4erIDty Inamse he plain SerMaeSr line Ptaf t )Nilerodations, Mcille commodailorss. irgWdng �hbc +hcCO<. a� ewdks. crosswalks and osorng Route 4t9 , age msAti -story. compoct nals, in the commercial core an �ng tid de%eebprnent with Route 419 to Salem and to � sn ier unit saes in the pan try rrwct into the s✓rourndng rneiglnborhooa. am Evuuale fire and hbah . Reswe s m the pan area. Encourage mUtipe housing types for o Fn ag- hW `pn a n o a:e. :owage infer - porce: Consider drdnage anect.on s for comrrnerald agi incomes and Encourage a large of housing ic e nts. 'as on both ides of Pouter 479, aoFties in the pion area imposenseNS on and cround Den- Encourage ­­a aesgn,n new houlina. -dimo z�: T,�a� -.ter M2 Route 419. EWUateand am aow starm- .. 73t'. 4i$Gt conmend VDOT resrew and just signal timing and phasing wrote inrashsx;t ✓e needed along Route 419' _ Consde cirai nage ore ,arfic flow. -: mpr -emens nee Oond n "Yo se the .....1QClR�ihou�'Pfid117C Ond neighborhood roatl networks m the Assess'!tt— 11 safety an C'ea n hbomcods_ Corss !ktt"tg. Valley Ni-1, Extend transt servicetotheban Consstla000rdnolirgona area. erpandng RADAR and CCR - F;,'.. Evduae Mx! Lick Creek chic, Create sustarwble io ndacopes ?onVnardt Creek. that would dean and slow �-�, IMPLEMENTATIOO N & RE OO MMENDATIOO NS Land Use Amend the County's Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map as recommended (see map on page 17) and provide detail to the City's future land use map as adopted in City Plan 2040. Develop design guidelines for the plan area. Review and update development standards regarding desired land uses, parking, lighting, landscaping, building placement, massing, facade treatment and other standards to encourage a mixed -use development and a vibrant mix of businesses in a pedestrian - friendly environment. Target key sites for future economic development opportunities IMPLEMENTATION & Land Use Cont. With the adoption of the Oak Grove Center Plan, the County's Future Land Use Map will be amended as shown (see map above). This changes portions of the study area that are currently designated as Transition (including the Oak Grove Elementary School, Metis Plaza and Keagy Village and several smaller parcels along Route 419), and Neighborhood Conservation (vacant parcels used as a parking lot) to a Core designation. The Future Land Use Map reflects the changes from the recently adopted City Plan 2040: this combines the previous "Multi- Family Residential" and "Mixed Density Residential" designation areas to a "Mixed Residential" designation and splits the previous "Commercial" designation areas into "Neighborhood Commercial" and "Commercial Corridor" designations. A medium density infll and mixed use type development pattern is recommended for the Oak Grove Center plan area for walkable, dense, one to two -story development with on -sheet parking, outdoor seating and wide, landscaped sidewalks. This ~ pattern encourages mixed -use development between Route 419 commercial frontage and existing low- density neighborhoods as well as multi -story, compact residential development with smaller unit sizes in the plan area. It showed a large amount of infill z development in the western, commercial half of the study area, with new buildings located along 419 in current parking lots, —� some residential development in the eastern half of the study area, and one large development on the vacant Keagy Village pad site. A transitional area between commercial development along Route 419 and the existing residential neighborhoods should be established and preserved. Propose M� d Fu Lad Use November 2020 Institutional/ /' County: Core Community County: Transition County: Neighborhood conservation Neighborhood City: General Residential Conservation ,o1L Na City: Mixed Residential MOUNT -0 CIM. Neighborhood Commercial KEIrn W OOa - City: Co.—kd Corridor city: krstihdbnat /community Hs General I - City: Natural Space /Open Space.% ETON Residential I RecreoLn /Agriculture erb0 �E City: Commercial Node Transition I Study Area 100 000 E'N G t itP 0 Y or K O0 Mixed Resitlenlial F`FCjAC KFAGY Transition Neighborhood Transition Conservation Neighborhood Conservctlon Ett F o N LL W Ga PN Tf O - V V Neighborhood , Con —fion A medium density infll and mixed use type development pattern is recommended for the Oak Grove Center plan area for walkable, dense, one to two -story development with on -sheet parking, outdoor seating and wide, landscaped sidewalks. This ~ pattern encourages mixed -use development between Route 419 commercial frontage and existing low- density neighborhoods as well as multi -story, compact residential development with smaller unit sizes in the plan area. It showed a large amount of infill z development in the western, commercial half of the study area, with new buildings located along 419 in current parking lots, —� some residential development in the eastern half of the study area, and one large development on the vacant Keagy Village pad site. A transitional area between commercial development along Route 419 and the existing residential neighborhoods should be established and preserved. Community Facilities Libraries Public Safety Parks. Recreation, & Stormwater Increase Library Services in the Plan Area. Evaluate Fire and Rescue services in the plan area. oImprove the existing playground, tennis court, restrooms and picnic shelter at Oak Grove Park. Create new parks and spaces to play and relax. Build a trail network through the study area and connect to the Roanoke River Greenway. Preserve scenic views of the surrounding mountains. Evaluate and improve stormwater infrastructure. Evaluate needs and consider improvements for Mud Lick Creek and Barnhardt Creek. AV Oak Grove CEn*F1 Oak Gr, ove Park uave„d walking yailj& picnicT3helter Transportation / G Streets • • �is�i •� Bicycle & Pedestrian Accommodations 1- • _ • Greenways [ Transit © Construct pedestrian and bicycle accommodations on Route 419 (from Glen Heather Drive to - Keagy Road / Keagy Road at Keagy Village). Improve traffic flow and safety for motor vehicles along Route 419. © Improve the Route 419 /Carriage Drive /Grandin Road SW Intersection. Improve the Route 419 /Grandin Road Extension Intersection. BonnImprove the Route 419 intersections at Bower Road -5, Stoneybrook Drive -6, Etheridge Road -7 & Glen Heather Drive -B. 0 Improve the Grandin Road /Sugar Loaf Mountain Road intersection. Evaluate bicycle and pedestrian facilities along neighborhood streets in the City of Roanoke and seek funding for these facilities. Prioritize connections based on available funds. Evaluate bicycle and pedestrian facilities along neighborhood streets in the County and seek funding for these facilities. Address operational issues to improve safety throughout the study area. Work with property owners and stakeholders to determine the alignment of the Barnhardt Creek Greenway through the study area. Expand transit opportunities to the study area when and where feasible. IMPL'EMENTATF,ON & RfCOMMfNDAThONS' OAK GR CENTER PLAN. Gateway /Streetscape Improvements EERFIMI Construct and install gateway and streetscape improvements throughout the study area. Leverage available state programs (and neighborhood grants in the City of Roanoke) for street and gateway improvements. Ensure the maintenance of landscaping and other streetscape improvements throughout the study area. Community Engagement Consider public - private partnerships for redevelopment and revitalization opportunities. { 1 Actively seek out developer partners interested in and capable of building mixed use projects. Maintain communication with business and property owners. a Keep residents and the larger area informed about progress. Collaborate with local organizations, business groups, existing farmers markets and festivals to utilize new or existing open space areas for programming. Seek opportunities for public /private outdoor spaces and public art. !!I Oak Grove CENTER Vision Statement "Oak Grove is an attractive and vibrant village center. The area boasts thriving businesses, places to gather, housing options, and extensive parks and trails. Travel options are safe and accessible for all ages and abilities, and connect the center to adjacent neighborhoods, greenways and surrounding areas." 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YouTube. com/ c/ CityofRoanokeVirginiaGovernment Draft Oak Grove Center Plan January 8, 2021 ROANOKE COUNTY VA p!Maw mi .A im ROANOKE TABLE OF CONTENTS T-1 Oak Grove CENTEP Paae Appendix 1: Introduction 1 -1 Appendix 2: Existing Conditions Study Area 2-1 Population and Demographics 2 -3 Land Use and Housing 2-8 Environment 2-18 Public Facilities and Infrastructure 2-21 Appendix 3: Community Engagement Engagement Activities 3 -1 Engagement Results 3 -13 Plan Adoption Process 3 -27 Appendix 4: Vision and Principles 4 -1 Appendix 5: Implementation and Recommendations 5 -1 Appendix 6: Supplemental Community Feedback Results Stakeholder Feedback Summary 6A -1 Oak Grove Center Full Survey Results 613-1 Visual Preference Survey Results 6C -1 Draft Plan Reveal Exercise Results 6D -1 Appendix 1. Introduction Oak Grove is a shared community in Roanoke County and the City of Roanoke which lies along the busy Route 419 (Electric Road) corridor. In early 2016, Roanoke County Planning and Economic Development staff identified activity centers that were appropriate for new commercial and residential redevelopment or infill development, including Oak Grove. County staff approached the City of Roanoke Planning staff in 2017 to jointly study the Oak Grove area and investigate opportunities for investment. The Oak Grove Center Plan is a partnership between these localities which envisions a long -term transformation Route 419 commercial corridor / /`Exit 143 Exit 14' 1 Exit 140 CFIy of Salem Town City jof�Roa�n�oke of Vinton Roanoke County 1 C 1.5 3 0 MI IBS Oak Grove Center Regional Context of the aging commercial strip into a prosperous and attractive community center for all residents. The Plan will guide future decisions and actions in the Oak Grove Center area and adjacent community. Implementation of the Plan will be completed over the next 20 years. The Oak Grove Center study area includes 173 total acres. The area is located approximately one -half mile from the City of Salem. The study area is commercial in nature with some multi - family development. The Plan, launched in 2018, is supported INTRODUCTION Oak Grove CENTER by abundant public input gathered over two years. Over 1,325 people participated in the Plan's development through in- person meetings, surveys and other engagement strategies. Relationship to to Comprehensive Plans The Commonwealth of Virginia requires that every locality adopt a Comprehensive Plan for "guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development of the territory... which will best promote the health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity and general welfare of the inhabitants" (Code of Virginia 15.2 -2223) . Commercial development on County side INTRODUCTION Oak Grove C[NIER Planning workshop with the Roanoke County Schools Student Advisory Council Roanoke County's Comprehensive Plan states that it "is a blueprint for the future growth and development of the County over the next 10 -15 years. It provides direction and guidance for both the public and private sectors in making decisions about land development, public services and resource protection. The Plan allows decision makers to study the long -term consequences of current decisions and recognize that today's actions will impact the County for many years to come." The City of Roanoke's comprehensive plan provides a broad vision for the future of the community with recommendations for implementation. Roanoke's City Plan 2040 includes priorities and policies that will influence administrative decisions and future investment in the City for the next 20 years. The Oak Grove Center Plan will aid decision making for future development in the Oak Grove study area. It is proposed to be adopted into the Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan as one in a series of area, corridor and community planning studies that aim to provide detailed, area - specific analyses and recommendations for Meeting participants examine the displays 1 -2 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT Students at Oak Grove Elementary take a look at displays before a meeting begins the areas in which they are conducted. It is also proposed to be adopted as a component of the City of Roanoke's City Plan 2040 to provide specific policy and action for this area of the city. Implementation The Oak Grove Center Plan will be implemented over the next 20 -plus years. Successful implementation depends on the necessary regulatory tools, continued community engagement and appropriate financing policies that can encourage and guide private development along with strategic public investment. This Plan provides an overall vision with recommendations on how to achieve this vision. Specific implementation strategies will need to be studied and evaluated prior to any actions taken by the Planning Commissions, Roanoke County Board of Supervisors and City of Roanoke City Council. It will be necessary to review this Plan and its implementation strategies over time and make any revisions as needed to address changing conditions and any development impacts on existing public services. As progress is made on implementing this Plan, it will be critical to keep residents, businesses and the general public informed. Conceptual Renderings The Oak Grove Center Plan includes numerous conceptual renderings that illustrate development and architectural types. These renderings Conceptual rendering at Carriage Lane and Route 419 Intersection Conceptual rendering at Keagy Road and Route 419 Intersection seek to convey the ideas and concepts collected via community engagement strategies. The conceptual renderings represent possibilities; they do not prescribe specific development. Development will happen over time, driven by private investment and economic and environmental realities. Staff will INTRODUCTION Oak Grove CENTER work with property owners, businesses and developers to incorporate recommended design principles, elements and concepts into each project. Plan Structure The Oak Grove Center Plan is divided into several sections (appendices) covering a different aspect of the plan and /or its development. Following this Introduction (Appendix 1) is a section on Existing Conditions (Appendix 2). Existing conditions provides information about the study area, its population and demographics, current and future land uses, zoning and redevelopment opportunities. This section also discusses historic and cultural resources, natural resources, community facilities, the transportation network and infrastructure. Community Engagement (Appendix 3) covers the range of public engagement activities that were conducted during the planning INTRODUCTION Oak Grove CENTER Hidden Valley High School leadership take part in an Oak Grove planning workshop process. This section also shows the amount and results of public input and stakeholder feedback received A series of public schools planning workshops were included in the Oak Grove community engagement activities. These workshops provided a large amount of public input from residents under the age of fifty, simultaneously teaching students about community planning. Appendix 4 contains the Plan's Vision and Principles. This section provides a vision and four main principles derived from the extensive community engagement. This section sets the foundation for the plan recommendations and implementation strategies. The Plan's implementation and recommendations are detailed in Appendix 5. Recommendations include future policy actions as well as physical infrastructure wants and needs. The recommendations are derived from public input and aim to provide a structure for implementation strategies that will serve the health, safety, prosperity and welfare of the community over the next 10 - 20 years. Preceding the appendices is a Plan Summary that highlights the key components of the various sections of the Plan. The Summary is provided in an easy -to -read format with many graphics, maps, tables and charts. Draft Oak Grove Center Plan EXISTING CONDITIONS STUDY AREA Anlr Grnvp OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 2-1 EXISTING CONDITIONS STUDY AREA Oak Grove CENTER Appendix 2. Existing Conditions Study Area Location, Context, and Boundary The Oak Grove Center study area includes 173 total acres, divided by Route 419, which is the City of Roanoke /Roanoke County boundary (see Map 2 -1 to 2 -3). The area is located approximately one - half mile from the City of Salem. The study area is commercial in nature with some multi - family development Residential neighborhoods surround the study area. The area experienced a building boom of residential subdivisions after World War II. From the 1960s to the 1980s the Oak Grove area transitioned from an agricultural, rural development pattern to an auto - centric suburban community. Route 419 was completed in 1972; since that time commercial and residential development has been significant along the corridor. The residential areas are characterized by single - family homes while the commercial areas are strip shopping establishments with large parking lots along the busy, four -lane Route 419 arterial roadway. Route 419 operates as a western beltway for the Roanoke Valley and provides access to neighborhoods, schools, and commercial businesses. Population and Demographics The generation born between 1946 and 1964, aged 55 -64 in 2018, is the largest age group in both Oak Grove and Roanoke County (see Figures 2 -5 and 2 -6). In both the Commonwealth of Virginia and the City of Roanoke the generation born between 1946 and 1964 has already been outnumbered by the generation born between 1980 and 1994, and the generation born 1965 - 1979 respectively, with the state and city's largest age group being EXISTING CONDITIONS POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHICS Oak Grove CENTER age 25 -34 in 2018 (see Figures 2 -4 and 2 -7). Nationwide the generation born between 1980 and 1994 is expected to surpass those born 1946 - 1964 by 2019 as their population declines and the 1980 - 1994 generation numbers continue to grow due to immigration. Total population in Oak Grove increased by 3.6 percent from 2010 to 2017, while the median age increased by 2.5 years. Aerial Photos of Oak Grove Source: Roanoke County Department of Economic Development OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 2 -3 J EXISTING CONDITIONS POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHICS Oak Grove Age Group Population Comparisons by Jurisdiction Figure 2 -4 Virginia 2017 Population by Age 85+ .�.. 75 to 84 65 to 74 55 to 64 5 45 to 54 13.6% a 35 t0 44 0 25 to 34 14% p� 20 to 24 ¢ 15 to 19 10 to 14 5to9 Under 5 0% 2% 4% 6% 87. 10% 12% 14% 16`x. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Percent of Total Population Figure 2 -5 Roanoke County 2017 Population by Age 85+ 75 to 84 65 to 74 55 to 64 14.3% ° 45 to 54 14.1% 0 35 to 44 25 to 34 rn 20 to 24 ¢ 15 to 19 10 to 14 5to9 Under 5 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% Source: U.S. Census Bureau Percent of Total Population Figure 2 -6 Oak Grove 1.5 Mile Radius 2018 Population by Age 75-84 p_ 55-64 16% D 35-44 Q) 20-24 10-14 0 -4 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% Source: U.S. Census Bureau & Esri Forecasts Percent of Total Population Figure 2 -7 City of Roanoke 2017 Population by Age 85+ 75 to 84 65 to 74 55 to 64 45 to 54 35 to 44 25 to 34 1 �% p) 20 to 24 ¢ 15 to 19 10 to 14 5to9 Under 5 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% Source: U.S. Census Bureau Percent of Total Population Figure 2 -8 1193 2514 Net Net Domestic Migration Migration 1322 2010 -2017 Roanoke County Total Population Change -1192 70 Births Natural ©eaths; Increase In keeping with national trends, Roanoke County's population growth in the last seven years was attributed to new population emigrating from foreign countries, while the rest migrated here from other localities in Virginia or from POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHICS Figure 2 -9 58` other states. Deaths exceeded births, resulting in a natural decrease in population (see Figure 2 -8). In contrast to Roanoke County, the City of Roanoke experienced natural increase and outmigration to other places in the United States, while 2943 2010 -2017 City of Roanoke Total Population Change Oak Grove C FNTEB r 1�� nal n QL simultaneously gaining population from foreign countries (see Figure 2- 9). EXISTING CONDITIONS POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHICS Oak Grove Figure 2 -10 12,462 residents in 5516 households 2-`-s 3919 owner occupied units �� � AA1 � 2.24 $38,362 average per capita household size income City of solem QYO°'d\t.rnGo:a City of Roanoke tame Med`eolCe�r" _ w _ Ned— vou.r_ gRi. hwauek C,_t, Ck,o M4den ve=er �• -ti ntddk scnw: .: - td.0 rN Oak Grive r Center ., ; Roanoke Covnty .l' C-r. a «k /? s„9o� wd Cw. ss .k,p • Mo.nMk, „ 7..100 wm Slocf Ili, 1597 renter occupied units ;,L% 86% White, 5% Black, 5% Asian ,to $87,013 average household income JV median age Oak Grove Center Demographics within a 1.5 -mlle radius from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; 2018 Median age in Oak Grove is 50 years, almost 6 years higher than the county median age, and 12 years higher than the City of Roanoke. Oak Grove and Roanoke County are both predominately white at 86.3% and 89 %, respectively, while the City of Roanoke is 61 % white. Per capita and household incomes are significantly higher in Oak Grove ($38,362 and $87,013) than they are Countywide, while both Oak Grove and the County are higher than the City of Roanoke (see Figures 2 -10 and 2-11). Figure 2-11 iZg11i01 '=11.LL City of Roanoke 2016 2.33 average household size 99,837 residents in 42,133 households I ,21,677 : 51�oA owner occupied units 20,456: 49% renter occupied units Roanoke County 2016 2.34 average household size 94,031 residents in 38,322 households 1 28,492 : 74 owner occupied units 9,830: 26% renter occupied uni EXISTING CONDITIONS POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHICS Oak Grove CENTER Cityof Roanoke Roanoke County 2016 2016 $23,611 per capita income $53,271 average household income 38.1 median age 61% White, 28% Black, 3% Asian Source: U.S.Census Bureau, 2016ACS S- yearestimates $32,220 per capita income $77,347 average household income 44.3 median age 89% White, 6% Black, No Asian OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 2 -7 EXISTING CONDITIONS LAND USE AND HOUSING Oak Grove CENTER HIDDEN VALLEY COUNTRY �, r CLUB �M 01, mysM► ... 1 1 1 , T- I � r 111 -f-T 4� / �, " I _1�1 / - ___ hT' 1 f Y° V h 0 L L MOO � T A. t4 r% t` 9� 000 14 t �Q00 E `�h 0 City O�Ro p0 1111111111111 Q�oP koo�okeC00V Irrrnt =SOUTHWEST Ilp 6 PLAZA �O tR rt11. «,: OAP • K ROV OAKGROVE EL Y �� '•I:.•r Q Q' 4 Q U Map 2 -12 Existing land Use Designations Agricultural /Open Space /Vacant Single Family Residential Multi- Family Residential Commercial Church /Cemetery Government /Institutional /Utility Study Area January 2019 0 250 Soo 1.000 Feet H AW 1.0 A� Land Use and Housing Existina Land Use Existing land use refers to the current use of a parcel of land. The Oak Grove Center study area is primarily commercial with some multi - family development. There are apartment and townhouse or condominium developments in the southeast portion of the Oak Grove Center study area including Oak Grove Village Apartments, Fairington Apartments, Glen Ivy Apartments, The Glen Apartments, and Glen Ivy Patio Homes. The Park - Oak Grove is an assisted living facility located on Woodmar Drive on the east side of the study area (see Map 2 -12). Older commercial areas were developed in keeping with past market trends and zoning policies, resulting in development characterized by large parking lots against the street, frequent entrances, little landscaping, and single -story buildings. Newer commercial development includes greater architectural detail, carefully designed parking lots, and more landscaping. The east side of Route 419, within City limits, experiences shallower commercial lots than does the west side, meaning that residential uses are closer to Route 419, without a transitional area in between. The large- parcel commercial areas on the west side of Route 419, along with some undeveloped parcels, currently provide a buffer between residential uses and Route 419. Metis Holdings purchased the former Allstate building in 2017. It has been renovated to serve as a signature multi- tenant office building. With an expansive front lawn, the 15 -acre property is located at the intersection of Keagy Road and Electric Road. The property includes a 160,000 square foot building built in 1970, and approximately 10 acres of surface parking. Keagy Village is a multi- tenant shopping center also at the intersection of Keagy Road and LAND USE AND HOUSING 1 Oak Grove CENTER Electric Road. Built in 2009, the 14.6 acre parcel includes four buildings situated along Keagy Road with a total of 55,285 square feet. The property includes graded building sites that are not yet developed. Oak Grove Plaza sits across from Southwest Plaza on Electric Road. Oak Grove Plaza was built in 1964 as a multi- tenant shopping center with 49,881 finished square feet on 3.5 acres. Southwest Plaza was built in 1974 at 67,253 square feet on a 5.7 acre parcel. The shopping center was expanded in 1988 onto the adjacent 2 -acre parcel with an additional 12,910 square feet of retail buildings. Metis Plaza Source: virginiabusiness.com Oak Grove *F� EXISTING CONDITIONS LAND USE AND HOUSING EXISTING LAND USE PERCENT OF TOTAL AREA Church /Cerr 6.8% Commercial 33.6% _ Figure 2 -13 Government /Institutional/ 1 1+ility 10 Of the total 157 acres in Oak Grove Center, commercial establishments make up 33.6 %, while 34.1% is agricultural, open space, or vacant uses. Multi- family apartments and townhomes account for 15 %. Government, institutional, utility, and Residential 15,70 Agricultural /Open Space /Vacant 34.1 % gle Family >sidential 3.6% church and cemetery use categories each make up 6.8% of the study area. Single- family homes account for 3.6% of the study area (see Figure 2 -13). Surrounding Neighborhood The Oak Grove Center study area is surrounded primarily by single - family neighborhoods built between 1950 and 1980. Multi- family and infill subdivisions were built on undeveloped parcels from 1980 to 2015. Less than one mile north of Oak Grove Center is LewisGale Medical Center, one of the region's largest hospitals. LewisGale Medical Center is located on Route 419 at the jurisdictional intersection of the City of Salem, Roanoke County, and the City of Roanoke. LewisGale Hospital, now LewisGale Medical Center (1996), opened in 1972, moving from its original 1909 Downtown Roanoke location. The hospital and emergency room have a combined total of over 500 beds and are the main hub of the LewisGale Regional Health System. Hidden Valley Country Club's property on Keagy Road straddles the County and City of Salem boundary. The Country Club includes an outdoor pool available during the summer months, an 18 -hole golf course, and a restaurant. EXISTING CONDITIONS LAND USE AND HOUSING I Z� EXISTING CONDITIONS LAND USE AND HOUSING Oak Grove CENTER Zoning The Roanoke County and City of Roanoke Zoning Ordinances are part of the Roanoke County Code and City of Roanoke Code. The official zoning map identifies zoning designations for every property in the County and City (see Map 2 -14). Together, the zoning ordinance and map regulate what kinds of uses are permitted on a property as well as structure location and size, density, and other site development characteristics. Commercial zones dominate the Oak Grove Center study area, covering 59% of the area, while a mix of medium to high density housing choices comprise 29% (see Figure 2 -15). Other zoning categories include single family residential, institutional and mixed use. ZONING PERCENTAGES OF STUDY AREA institutional Right of Way 4% 2% Mixed Use sidontial Mixed or edivm Density 2V- Residential Single Fa z/ 5% Figure 2 -15 Commercial 57% ZONING DISTRICTS INCLUDED IN EACH CATEGORY Commercial: CG, CLS, CN, C -1, C -2 Residential Mixed or Medium Density: RIA -2, R -2 Residential Single Family: R -1, R -7, R -12 Right of Way: Land designated for transportation facilities. Institutional: IN Mixed Use: MX The following uses are allowed in Roanoke County's zoning districts • C -1 Low Intensity Commercial - office and commercial uses. • C -2 High Intensity Commercial - a wide variety of retail and service related uses. • R -2 Medium Density Residential - single- family attached and detached homes. • R -1 Low Density Residential - primarily single - family detached homes. EXISTING CONDITIONS The following uses are allowed in the City of Roanoke's zoning districts: • CG Commercial General - auto- centric retail, office, service, restaurant, hotel, entertainment. • CLS Commercial Large Site - auto- centric, large -scale service, retail, multiple use sites. • CN Commercial Neighborhood - neighborhood scale retail, office, service uses. • IN Institutional - institutional uses on 5 acres or less. • MX Mixed Use - residential, office, support services. LAND USE AND HOUSING Oak Grove CENTER • R -12, R -7 Residential Single Family - primarily single - family detached homes. • RM -2 Residential Mixed Density - range of housing from single - family to multi - family. • RMF Residential Multi - Family - dense multi - family and townhouse dwellings. Oak Grove Plaza, Source: crexi.com Keagy Village OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 2-13 EXISTING CONDITIONS LAND USE AND HOUSING Oak Grove CENTER f Institutional Neighborhood U _ " Conservation "� MOUNT HOLLAµ Park - KEISHWOOD ' Nt Single-Family 00 Residential �RUG�, ADO Transition Insttt onall Multi - Family .tEY�0Op Q � Residential KEAGY Neighborhood Conservation L Q 0 h OJ Map 2 -16 Future Land Use (as of January 2019) - County: Core - County: Transition County: Neighborhood Conservation City: Single- family Residential City: Multi- family Residential - City: Mixed Density Residential - City: Commercial - City: Institutional City: Park 63 Study m go Area o zoo o boo Feet „ air - ,Vr Mixed Density A V N v Residential ogNOKf CaVI/V y„E`' "'F Commercial :I,- Transition C7 Core s t 0000-- GR P140`N E Neighborhood Conservation W CJ Q 4 Q U 2 -14 ........ OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT Transition Neighborhood Conservation F� F� Future Land Use The Roanoke County and City of Roanoke Comprehensive Plans, including future land use maps, reflect the communities' goals and visions for the future (see Map 2 -16). As of January 2019, 56% of the Oak Grove Center study area is designated as commercial and transitional future land uses, while a mix of low to high density housing types comprise another 40% (see Figures 2 -17 and 2 -18). In Roanoke City, this proposed future land use comes from the 2006 Greater Deyerle Neighborhood Plan. EXISTING CONDITIONS LAND USE AND HOUSING Lam_ Oak Grove CENTER Aerial Photographs in Oak Grove Source: Roanoke County Department of Economic Development The Park Oak Grove Source: Caring.com The Townes at Hidden Valley Source: the townesothidden valley. com OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 2 -15 EXISTING CONDITIONS LAND USE AND HOUSING Oak Grove Figure 2 -17 Roanoke County Future Land Use designations in the study area. Neighborhood l9% - onservofion • Established single - family neighborhoods are delineated. • Conservation of existing development pattern is encouraged. Land Use Types r Neighborhood commercial Neighborhood Institutional Centers Single- family residential • Orderly development of highway frontage parcels. • Buffers between highways and nearby lower intensity development. • Office, institutional and small -scale coordinated retail. Land Use Types Office and institutional Retail �• Multifamily Residential r Single - Family Attached Residential Parks • High intensity urban development encouraged. • Parallel to business districts in Roanoke, Salem and Vinton. • Appropriate for highway - oriented retail and regional shopping facilities. Land Use Types �:- General Retail and Personal Services Office and Institutional a Limited Industrial EXISTING CONDITIONS LAND USE AND HOUSING Oak Grove CENTER Figure 2 -18 City of Roanoke Future Land Use designations in the study area. Source: Greater Deyerle Plan (2006) Medium density residential neighborhoods. Land Use Types r• Single-family attached housing 4 Single-family detached housing High intensity commercial development patterns. Land Use Types r Retail shopping centers • Standalone retail Automotive repair ,• Professional offices Single Family 4%6 Residential Established low density residential neighborhoods. Conservation of existing neighborhood character. Land Use Types a• Single - family detached housing Residential multi - family developments. Land Use Tvoes 4 Apartments Condominiums Assisted living �:• Nursing homes Religious and public use facilities. Land Use Types Churches Schools Public service buildings OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFTji FYISTING CONDITIONS ENVIRONMENT Oak Grove 19 CENTER IEEE W/ 7� 4 Hidden Valley MddL School 0 Z OLL Lewis and Ele M0 Shepherd Cemetery Y Coon &arnhordt WOO Cemetery A 01 ct Ak" Ocilk�4.ve Church �f if rat a _Y of the Bmthfen Wi y1ton 9 r FamillyJL ii 0 Ceme 0, 04 V 0 Corb gh%t tery Cemetery. let, t. ry Grove' e _7Y Oak Bawfbwrc h Grove Gdi;�S�ephefcl J Luthgron Chum Semenicry Culural and Environmental Resources Schoolcoilect October 2018 Four- Roan Cemetery' Stream square House % Historic Site- Waterbocly Park 500 yr Floodplain Vcflley Communi. Church School IDN V A.0 0 Divine Science Floodp4ain cjvplll� __ , Ctwistthe ► Church F100ciWay Resbytefian 7— 1% 7- - �� or Churoh 20ft Contour *Sources: Roanoke County %% Ajou Study Area 2DOO Cemet" Study 7992.Hisfodcal Study M 6x AM r Roanoke City GISData 2-18 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN DRAFT Historic and Cultural Resources Oak Grove was established in 1799 by Jacob Yost. Early settlers in Roanoke County were Scots -Irish and German immigrants who displaced American Indian tribes, establishing an agrarian economy on the relatively flat land with ample water supply. Roanoke County remained an important agrarian economy into the 20th century, when the area began to transition toward an industrial economy. Significant development began to occur in the Oak Grove area as automobile ownership became more common and industrial jobs replaced full -time farming. After World War II the area experienced a building boom of residential subdivisions. In 1976 the City of Roanoke annexed the Greater Deyerle Neighborhood. Today Oak Grove is a community that straddles the City /County line along Route 419. The County side of Oak Grove falls within the Windsor EXISTING CONDITIONS ENVIRONMENT Lam_ Oak Grove CENTER Hills Magisterial District, while the City side lies in the Greater Deyerle Neighborhood. The neighborhood is named after Benjamin and Joseph Deyerle, large -tract landowners, farmers, whiskey distillers, and builders in the area during the 19th century. Deyerle construction was accomplished by a large workforce of slaves, including an accomplished bricklayer named Charles Lewis. Showtimers Theater Source: from theeditr. blogspo t. com Oak Grove Church of the Brethren started its ministry in the Oak Grove community in 1902 and organized a congregation in 1923. The current Oak Grove Church of the Brethren building was constructed in 1960 to replace the original church, which became Showtimers Theater in 1961. The first musical performance in Showtimers Theater was held in 1963. Over the last 55 years Showtimers has produced over 300 different shows for the community. Other churches and cemeteries in the area include Coon Barnhardt Cemetery, Lewis and Eleanor Shepherd Cemetery, Carbaugh Cemetery, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, The Collective at Roanoke, Valley Community Church Divine Science, Windsor Hills Baptist Church, Hylton Family Cemetery, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, and Logan Heirs Cemetery (see Map 2 -19). Coon Barnhardt Cemetery Source: The Roanoke Times EXISTING CONDITIONS ENVIRONMENT Oak Grove ENTER Natural Resources The Oak Grove Center study area lies within the Barnhardt Creek and Mud Lick Creek watersheds (see Map 2 -19). There are also many drinking water wells throughout the area. Barnhardt Creek has significant erosion along its section in Roanoke County, which runs through the northern end of the study area. Mud Lick Creek has significant erosion in both the County and the City. Mud Lick Creek is also significantly impaired with bacteria and sediment, especially the downstream section in the City. There are several tracts of wooded land preserves on Poor Mountain and Sugar Loaf Mountain that were donated to Roanoke County or the Commonwealth of Virginia to help protect the area's watersheds. The Western Virginia Water Authority's 30 -acre parcel on Sugar Loaf Mountain Road and Roanoke County's 46 -acre Sugar Loaf Mountain Nature Preserve help to protect the Mud Lick Creek watershed. Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve includes over 900 wooded acres in two separate parcels. This preserve helps protect the Barnhardt Creek and Roanoke River tributaries water sheds. The Roanoke Valley was carved by the Roanoke River between the parallel ridges of the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains, resulting in a beautifully scenic, fertile valley ringed by mountains. The geographic location of Oak Grove affords scenic views of these surrounding mountains, adding significant character to the area. Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve, Source: DCR -DNH, Irvine Wilson 2 -20 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT Public Facilities and Infrastructure Facilities Schools Oak Grove Elementary School was built in 1959 to serve the area neighborhoods that were constructed during the post -World War II building boom. The school lies within the Oak Grove study area at the corner of Electric Road /Route 419 and Grandin Road Extension (see Map 2 -1). Enrollment has held steady at 430 students in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade since the 2011-2012 school year when elementary school districts were redrawn. Prior to the redistricting the school's enrollment was 600 students. Roanoke County students in Oak Grove attend Oak Grove Elementary, then Hidden Valley Middle and High Schools. Roanoke City students attend Grandin Court PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE Elementary, Woodrow Wilson Middle and Patrick Henry High Schools. Hidden Valley Middle School is a Roanoke County facility located in Roanoke City due to the 1976 annexation. Therefore, residents in Greater Deyerle Neighborhood either send their children to Woodrow Wilson Middle School, or Figure 2 -20 old Oak Grove CENTER pay tuition for them to attend Hidden Valley Middle School. The public schools serving the Oak Grove area have extra capacity to absorb future growth. These schools are well below capacity now, with the exception of Oak Grove Elementary and Patrick Henry High, both of which are just under capacity (see Figure 2 -20). Public Schools Enrollment and Capacity 2000 1800 U 1600 1400 1200 j 1000 (D S00 Epp E400 All Z 200. 0: Oak Grove Hidden Hidden Grandin Woodrow Patrick Elementary Valley Valley High Court Wilson Henry High Middle Elementary Middle 2018 Enrollment ■ Building Capacity EYISTING CONDITIONS PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE Oak Grove CENTER Oak Grove Elementary School Source: Roanoke County Public Schools Oak Grove Park Source: Roanoke County Economic Development South County Library Source: Roanoke County Economic Development Parks Oak Grove Park, adjacent to the Oak Grove Elementary School, is owned by the Roanoke County School Board and is maintained by Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism. The park includes a tennis court, '/4 -mile paved walking circle, portable toilets, picnic shelter, and a baseball /softball diamond near the school. There are two playgrounds at Oak Grove Elementary that are open to the public through a partnership between Roanoke County Public Schools and Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism. There are no plans at this time for improvements to the park. The Greater Deyerle Neighborhood lacks any publicly -owned recreation space. The oval track and approximately' /2 mile of natural surface trail at Hidden Valley Middle School are used by some Oak Grove residents for exercise. There are two public hiking areas in the mountains near Oak Grove. Happy Hollow Gardens is a Roanoke County Park providing an amphitheater, grill, picnic shelters and tables, parking, and two miles of wooded trails. Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve includes over 900 wooded acres in two separate parcels. The larger of the parcels provides four miles of public hiking trails, managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Libraries There are no public library branches in the Oak Grove area. Roanoke County built the new South County Library Branch four miles away on Merriman Road in 2012, closing the branch that was formerly located on Route 419, one mile from Oak Grove. The closest public library to Oak Grove is the Raleigh Court Branch Library, approximately 2'/2 miles away at 2112 Grandin Road SW. The Salem Library is approximately 4.5 miles from Oak Grove in Downtown Salem. Public Safety Oak Grove is a quiet area that generates relatively few emergency calls. Both County and City services have ample coverage of the area. Reciprocal agreements between the jurisdictions encourage cross - border cooperation. Water capacity in the area has recently been improved, providing supply and pressure for fire emergencies. Roanoke County services this area from the Rescue Squad building at 3206 Valley Forge Drive and the Fire Station at 4212 Old Cave Spring Road. City of Roanoke Fire and Rescue services Oak Grove from the Fire Station at 3763 Peters Creek Road. Roanoke County's Fire and Rescue Department is staffed with a combination of career and volunteer personnel operating out of EXISTING CONDITIONS PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE Oak Grove CENTER Fire and Rescue Stations Facility Age of Original Structure Equipment Service Total staff Total Volunteers Cave Spring 2 ambulances, 1 Rescue Squad 1990 squad Truck, 1 All hazards 0 #3, 3206 Valley Suburban response, Forge Drive Advanced 2 fire engines, 1 Life Cave Spring Fire tanker, 1 ladder Station #3, 4212 1970, with an truck, Support, 16 24 Old Cave Spring addition in 1988 1 Suburban, medical Road 1 ambulance response, public Peters Creek at education, Brandon Fire 1 fire engine, public Station #4, 3763 1999 1 medic standbys 18 C Peters Creek Road Source: Roanoke County and City of Roanoke Fire and Rescue November, 2018 13 stations and one administrative office. All career personnel are trained to the Virginia Department of Fire Program Firefighter 2 standard, which is the highest standard for Firefighters. All career ambulances are staffed as Advance Life Support (ALS) ambulances. The Cave Spring Rescue Squad houses a squad truck, Figure 2 -21 two ambulances, and a Suburban. The Cave Spring Fire Station houses two fire engines and an ambulance that are staffed at all times; additionally, the station has a tanker, ladder truck, and Suburban that can respond as needed (see Figure 2 -21). Calls for service at the Cave Spring m {r Oak Grove ENTER PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE stations in Roanoke County have been increasing since 2014 (see Figure 2 -22). Furthermore, in fiscal year 2018, the stations experienced the highest number of incidents in the County (see Figure 2 -23). If significant growth occurs in the Oak Grove area, station staffing may need to be reevaluated. The City of Roanoke has adequate coverage for Fire and Rescue services. The Roanoke County and City of Roanoke Police Departments report that the Oak Grove area experiences very little crime. Although the numbers are low, over the years 2015, 2016, and 2017 the most prevalent crimes in the area were related to illegal drug possession, driving under the influence of alcohol, and credit card theft. In 2018 calls for service increased countywide by approximately 8%. While the majority of these calls are not related to crime, there was an increase in shoplifting and theft from vehicles countywide in 2018. Figure 2 -22 Cave Spring Fire and Rescue Calls for Service 2014 -2018 3000 2950 2900 2850 _ __ - -- 2800 2750 2700 2650 2600 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 Source: Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Figure 2 -23 FY 2018 Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Incidents by Station 3.500 2,940 3,400 2,411 2,305 2,500 2,062 2,009 2,400 1,367 1,500 1A00 811 646 501 500 ' , 25 ® 25 116 . ■ *1 <1 yb � O � -Ct, ,A 01- ° oS� °aeiE e e ° 6 oa ` `o G Go,° Fa G o G CA.- 0o �6 Source: Roanoke County Fire and Rescue November 2018 Infrastructure Roads Route 419 splits the Oak Grove Center study area and is the boundary between the City of Roanoke and Roanoke County. In 2019, this four -lane -wide road carried 22,000 average daily (vehicle) trips. Crashes typically occur at several locations along Route 419 (see Figures 2 -24 and 2 -25). The Route 419 and Route 221 Adaptive Traffic Control project was completed in early 2020. The goal of this project was to decrease congestion by improving traffic flow with coordinated, adaptive signals. The scope of the project included six traffic signals on Route 419 /Electric Road between the Valley Drive /Hidden Valley School Road intersection and Colonial Avenue, which includes the length of Route 419 through Oak Grove. EXISTING CONDITIONS PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE Figure 2 -24 Intersection Number of crashes 2011- 2017 Electric & Carriage /Grandin 21 Electric & Grandin Road Extension 19 Electric & Keagy 17 Electric & Hidden Valley School 16 Electric & Glen Heather 11 Electric & Gatewood 4 Keagy & Sugarloaf 4 Electric & Woodmar 1 Electric & Dean 1 Electric & McVitty 1 Figure 2 -25 Motor Vehicle Crashes 2011.2017 25 t 820 O 15 E 10 = 5 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 20• Y.ar Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations .mJL PA Oak Grove CENTER Pedestrians are active in the Oak Grove area. Nearby residents use a walking trail at Oak Grove Park, which connects to social trails that have been established in the wooded area between Oak Grove Park, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Metis Plaza. Residents also walk along the edge of neighborhood roads. Several motorized wheelchair users living in the Oak Grove area navigate local roads, shopping center parking lots and cross Route 419 at Carriage Lane /Grandin Road Extension in order to reach their destinations. While just outside the study area, the Hidden Valley Middle School track is also a popular destination for area residents who want to exercise. There are no formal bicycle accommodations in the study area. OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 2 -25 EXISTING CONDITIONS PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE Oak Grove CENTER Two pedestrian improvement projects are currently underway in the Oak Grove area. Pedestrian signals and crosswalks will be added to the Route 419 traffic signal at Carriage Lane and Grandin Road in 2021. This project was approved for Surface Transportation Block Grant funding by the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization in 2020. Other traffic signals in the Oak Grove area will also be upgraded with pedestrian signals and crosswalks using Highway Safety Improvement Program funding. These locations include Route 419 at Keagy Road by Keagy Village, Route 419 at Valley Drive and Hidden Valley School Road, and Route 419 at Keagy Road at the City of Salem /City of Roanoke boundary. Construction on some signals will begin in 2021 and all work is anticipated to be complete by 2025. Greenways The future Barnhardt Creek Greenway is conceptually planned in the 2018 Greenway Plan Update to follow the creek from the Roanoke River southwest through the City of Roanoke, along the Hidden Valley Middle School property, crossing Route 419 and continuing in Roanoke County into the Farmingdale and Fairway Forest neighborhoods. The closest existing greenway is the Roanoke River Greenway segment starting in Rotary Park near Route 419 and Apperson Drive in the City of Salem. Roanoke River Greenway in Salem, VA Source: Fly Bum Outdoors 2 -26 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT Map 2 -26 ful- 1 Transit Oak Grove is not served by fixed - route transit service. Two Valley Metro bus routes serve LewisGale Medical Center in the City of Salem, just over one -half mile from the Oak Grove Center study area. Regional Transportation Plans Roanoke County is a member of both the Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission (RVARC) and the Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization (TPO). The TPO boundary includes the Roanoke Valley Urbanized Area, which includes Roanoke County with the exception of much of Catawba and Bent Mountain. The Urbanized Area also includes the City of Roanoke, City of Salem, parts of Botetourt County, Bedford County and Montgomery County (see Map 2 -26) The 2010 Route 419 Corridor Plan is a multimodal transportation plan for Route 419, initiated by the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning EXISTING CONDITIONS PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE Organization (RVAMPO, now the RVTPO) and VDOT Salem District staff (see Map 2 -27). The plan includes a variety of recommendations for short, mid and long -term improvements for segments of the Route 419 corridor. Stakeholders included the City of Salem, City of Roanoke and Roanoke County as the road touches all three jurisdictions. Map showing recommended improvements in the 2010 Route 419 Corridor Plan Oak Grove CENTER Example of a Pedestrian Crosswalk Source: nacto.org The 2010 Route 419 Corridor Plan recommendations in the Oak Grove area include: • Hidden Valley School Road /Valley Drive (signalized) o Short -term improvements (0 to 5 years) • Restripe entire intersection (including stop bars and pavement arrows). ■ Trim surrounding trees on both the east and west legs to increase driver visibility and increase intersection safety. EXISTING CONDITIONS PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE Oak Grove C ENTER • Replace guardrail just south of providing connectivity to Hidden Valley School Road on adjacent intersections. the east side of the Install W3 -3 Signal Ahead intersection at locations where • warning signs with controller it is worn or damaged. actuated beacons. ■ Install ADA compliant sidewalk ramps, pedestrian count -down South Keagy Road (signalized) signal heads /pushbuttons with • pedestrian crossing signs, and o Short -Term Improvements (0 to 5 pedestrian crosswalks on each years) leg of the intersection. o Mid -Term Improvements (5 to 10 years) • The Route 419 intersection with Hidden Valley School Road may be the future crossing point for the proposed Barnhardt Creek Greenway and could accommodate students that may choose to walk or bicycle to the Hidden Valley Middle School. • Construct sidewalk on both the east and west sides of Route 419 both north and south of the intersection • Replace guardrail to the north of South Keagy Road on the east side where it is currently damaged. • There is a high concentration of new development around the Route 419 and Keagy Road intersection, including the almost finished Keagy Village that contains both retail and office uses. It is recommended that pedestrian push buttons, ADA ramps, and crosswalks be added at this location to accommodate future pedestrian volumes. o Mid -Term Improvements (5 to 10 years) ■ Construct northbound dual left -turn lanes on Route 419 to accommodate future traffic volumes (2035 volumes AM). ■ Construct sidewalk on the east side connecting north to the proposed Barnhardt Creek Greenways. ■ Construct sidewalk on both sides of Route 419 to the south of the intersection providing connectivity to adjacent intersections. • Grandin Road Extension (unsignalized) o Short -Term Improvements (0 to 5 years) ■ Install an R4 -7, "Keep Right" sign on the north leg of intersection. ■ Install left and right -turn pavement arrows. o Mid -Term Improvements (5 to 10 years) ■ There are no recommendations for turn lanes since the long -term recommendation is to convert this intersection to a right -in / right -out only access. This will be accomplished by closing the median opening at Grandin Road Extension. • The vicinity around the Route 419 and Grandin Road Extension intersection has a high concentration of retail and residential development and presently has a noticeable amount of pedestrian activity. ■ Construct sidewalk on both sides of Route 419 both northwest and southeast of the intersection providing connectivity to adjacent intersections. E'X'ISTING CONDITIONS r� PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE. Oak Grove o Long -Term Improvements (10 to Install ADA compliant sidewalk 20 years) ramps on each corner of the intersection and pedestrian ■ Close median opening to only crosswalks. allow a right -in /right -out access • Grandin Road /Carriage Lane (signalized) o Short -Term Improvements (0 to 5 years) ■ Restripe entire intersection (including stop bars and pavement arrows). ■ Install an R4 -7, "Keep Right" sign on the north and south legs on Route 419. ■ Replace damaged guardrail located on the southeast corner. ■ From the westbound leg of this intersection there are right -turn sight distance issues. Install a "No Turn on Red" sign on the eastbound leg to prevent sight distance related crashes. o Mid -Term Improvements (5 to 10 years) • Construct an exclusive eastbound and westbound right -turn lane to accommodate future traffic volumes. • Construct sidewalk on both the east and west side of Route 419 both north and south of the intersection providing connectivity to adjacent intersections. • Glen Heather Drive (unsignalized) o Short -Term Improvements (0 to 5 years) ■ Restripe entire intersection (including stop bars and pavement arrows). EXISTING CONDITIONS PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE Oak Grove CENTER ■ Install W2 -1 "Intersection Warning" signage until sight distance issues can be resolved. • Trim plant life on the southwest corner to improve visibility and safety for eastbound traffic. o Mid -Term Improvements (5 to 10 years) ■ There are no recommendations for turn lanes since the long -term recommendation is to limit access and convert the intersection to a left- in /right- in /right -out only. • Construct sidewalk on sides of Route 419 both northwest and southeast of the intersection. o Long -Term Improvements (10 to 20 years) ■ Close median opening to only allow a right -in /right -out access The 2012 Update to the Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Organization identifies Priority and Vision corridors for bicycle accommodations. "Corridors comprising the Priority List generally form the foundation of the current and /or planned bikeway system in the RVAMPO with Vision List corridors supporting the framework of the Priority List and fill in any gaps in connectivity." (Bikeway Plan, p. 1 1 1) The Plan identifies one Vision List corridor in the Oak Grove area: • Route 419 /Electric Road from the City of Roanoke Limits at Franklin Road to the City of Salem Limits at Keagy Road The 2015 TPO Regional Pedestrian Vision Plan identifies and prioritizes pedestrian accommodations. Oak Grove -area recommendations include Regional Pedestrian Vision Plan projects (see Figure 2 -28). The 2016 RVARC Roanoke Valley Transit Vision Plan includes short, medium and long -term recommendations for transit improvements throughout the Roanoke Valley. In the Oak Grove area, recommendations include: • Create a new route that eliminates a missing transit connection between Salem and Carilion and that connects the communities and businesses of the 419 corridor. • Create more convenient, easy access between Carilion and Salem via quicker connections between the activity centers along Route 419. `_ Route 419 in Oak Grove Source: mopio.net FXISTINC CONDITIONS PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE Figure 2 -28 Regional Pedestrian Vision Plan Projects Road From /To Accommodation focal Priority Grandin Road I ntersection Pedestrian Intersection Improvements High Route 419 /Electric Keagy Road Intersection Pedestrian Intersection Improvements Medium Wentworth /Stoneybrook Pedestrian Improvements Medium Road Stoneybrook /Woodmar Pedestrian Improvements High Woodmar /Keagy Pedestrian Improvements High Keagy /City of Salem Sidewalk Low Grandin Road Airview /Electric Sidewalk High Hope /Airview Sidewalk j Medium Utilities Water and Sewer Throughout much of the Roanoke Valley and in the Oak Grove area, public water and sewer service is available from the Western Virginia Water Authority. Two water lines, ranging between 10 and 16 inches in size, are generally located along Route 419 between Grandin Road Eight -inch sewer lines run through the study area but are located primarily in residential neighborhoods along streets or creeks. There are no issues with water and sewer service in the area; however, water line upgrades may be needed if significant redevelopment projects occur. Stormwater Stormwater infrastructure is sparse in Oak Grove CENTER .................. The Townes at Hidden Valley, a new residential development with curb and gutter adjacent to Keagy Village an area that was developed primarily before the adoption of the Clean Water Act in 1972. Accordingly, newer developments like Keagy Village and Member One include significant means to collect and slowly release stormwater. Residential neighborhoods outside of the study area built in the 1960s contain little stormwater infrastructure, leaving opportunities for improvement. When properties are developed or redeveloped, new stormwater regulations will apply. OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 2 -31 PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE Oak Grove CENTER Electricity Appalachian Power serves the Oak Grove area and the Roanoke Valley with electricity. Gas Roanoke Gas Company provides natural gas and propane in the Roanoke Valley. Cable Cable television is available through DIRECTV, DISH TV, Xfinity and Cox. New sidewalk, curb and gutter built as part of the Vistar Eye Center development Phone Verizon, Cox and Xfinity provide home telephone service. AT&T, Verizon, T- Mobile and Sprint all provide cell phone service in the Oak Grove area. Internet /Broadband There are several internet providers in the Oak Grove area, including Verizon, Cox, Xfinity, Viasat, Lumos and Segra. Connections vary for each company between cable, fiber, and satellite. In 2014, the Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority was created by Roanoke County, Botetourt County, the City of Roanoke and the City of Salem. Shortly thereafter, the Broadband Authority oversaw the installation of fiber -optic cable throughout the Roanoke Valley. In the Oak Grove area, broadband conduit runs along Route 419. Appendix 3. Community Engagement Engagement Activities Importance of the Planning Process The Oak Grove Center Plan is influenced by people who live in and visit the Oak Grove area to work, eat, shop, entertain and connect with others. Although the study area is divided by a jurisdiction line, the community engagement strategy recognized the importance of regional collaboration between the City of Roanoke and Roanoke County staff and citizens. County and City staff gathered input from area residents and the wider public through a variety of engagement methods to develop a collaborative plan. Community Meetings At the first set of community meetings, Roanoke County and City of Roanoke staff explained the demographics, context of the study COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES l Oak Grove CENTER JR., Meeting participants discuss study area ideas and concerns with staff, March 24, 2018 area, including land use regulations, environmental conditions and current transportation projects. Community Meeting Attendance: Thursday, March 15, 2018: 67 Saturday, March 24, 2018: 39 Staff received input on transportation, development, and economic opportunities and challenges in the study area. The meetings were family - friendly, including a station for children to design a conceptual park or color an illustrated map of the Roanoke Valley. Participants could also complete a detailed digital or paper survey about their relationship to and perspectives about the Oak Grove study area. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES Oak Grove Stakeholder Feedback 63 stakeholders were interviewed by staff at approximately 20 separate meetings. The meetings focused on specific topics and included community advocates, business representatives, local staff and regional agency representatives. Information gathered from the stakeholder groups included a variety of objectives and numerous overarching goals shared across the different stakeholders. This information is available online in Appendix 6 -A. eo� AA -,qq, ROANOKE COUNTY VA Po UNNING "SERVICES ROANOKE _FNNINO. BU: WIN( ,. s. DI,VE WOMEN T NMIRoanoke Valley Transportation 'dING ORGANIZATION 1 , 4EGIGNAI - nnmission Planning Stakeholders rA&VWBLUENRIDGE HOLLINS U N 1 V E R S 1 T Y Environmental Stakeholders 'ROANOKE COUNTY VA e n ROANOKE (I '2 "INWAYIS SolRoanoke Valley Transportation 1 ■ RF6o .L VDOT .: u,s,m 0e nm—.f o,oepo-- Transportation Stakeholders 'z' PpPNOkF POLICE c�UNt+ FIRE .� EMS ` Public Safety Stakeholders 'ROANOKE COUNTY VA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ROANOKE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP CHAMBER 1 , , k BLUE RIIDGE' „,I, RE /MAX THALHI \ REGIOANAL commi, - ;r,- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES Oak Grove CENTER Gft* 'ROKE ANO °pG �• COUNTY VA n,7 ke W E S T E R N V I R 6 1 N I A WATER AUTHORITY =WONM :;•_�:_� AUTHORITY OAK GROVE KEAGY PL//A��Z��A VILLAGE Vim //1� + VA+0w t- CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN �• Ve &- Metis Economic Development Utilities Stakeholders Key Property Owners /Tenants Stakeholders Stakeholders A Oak Grove CENTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES Online Survey An online community survey, open to the public from February 1, 2018, through April 7, 2018, received 595 responses. Hard copies of the survey were available at Roanoke County libraries and at the March community meetings. The survey asked respondents to share insights and opinions about: their relationship to the study area; their perspectives on how safe, easily accessed, and unique it is; the issues they saw regarding businesses, transportation, housing and land use; and desired types of improvements. A Spanish survey was also available online and at the libraries. Hidden Valley High School's foreign language department completed over 30 responses using the Spanish survey. The survey station at a March meeting Source: RVTV The survey was heavily promoted on Roanoke County and City of Roanoke's social media, area specific mailings, e- newsletters, and study fliers. Survey results are available online in Appendix 6 -B. Design Open Houses At the Design Open Houses, the results of the community meeting exercises and the online survey were used to generate a follow up visual preference survey. Design Open House Attendance: Saturday, May 19, 2018: 30 Thursday, May 24, 2018: 33 Participants voted on potential future design options, including possibilities for commercial and residential redevelopment, new community spaces and multi -modal transportation improvements. Votes could be cast for preferred and not preferred types and styles of improvements in these broad categories. The results revealed a variety of design possibilities for the Oak Grove study area. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES Oak Grove COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES A summary map showed public input on desired uses and five future development /redevelopment areas in the study area: Oak Grove Plaza; the office park southeast of Oak Grove Plaza; Southwest Plaza; the grocery pad site and field behind Keagy Village; and the front lawn of Metis Plaza (Map 3 -1). Another map based on all the feedback received from the public thus far summarized transportation needs, issues and desires (Map 3 -2). Attendees could also give input on walking and biking destinations around Oak Grove as well as the routes they would like to use (Figure 3 -3) . Top Walk /Bike Destinations: • Parks (including Garst Mill Park, Green Hill Park, Wasena Park) • Roanoke River Greenway • Surrounding Neighborhoods COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES Oak Grove CENTER Figure 3 -3 Design Open House participants marked the destinations that they would like to be able to walk or bike to with yellow dots, May 24, 2018 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES Oak Grove CENTER 3- PON, OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT A map of the greater region asked participants about potential bus destinations and routes from Oak Grove (Figure 3 -4). Staff provided updates and answered questions about current and potential projects in the County and the City. Top Bus Destinations: • Downtown Roanoke • Airport • Community facilities A participant considers the bus map Figure 3 -4 Design Open House participants marked the destinations that they would like to be able to take the bus to with dots, May 24, 2018 Online Design Survey The Design Open House exercises were available online from June 3, 2018, through July 2, 2018. In order to increase feedback on the future design options, the exercise was adapted for an online survey, which received 60 responses. The full results of the visual preference survey, combining the results of both the two meetings and the online version, are available online in Appendix 6 -C. Student Advisory Council members discuss options to improve the Oak Grove study area in small teams, November 1, 2017 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES Oak Grove CENTER Public Schools Outreach Staff engaged Roanoke County area schools in the study's initial planning stages to encourage greater participation by the community's youth and young leaders. Five meetings were held: • Student Advisory Council, November 1, 2017 • Oak Grove Elementary Faculty, January 24, 2018 • Hidden Valley Middle /High School Faculty Leadership, February 16, 2018 • Hidden Valley Middle School Faculty, February 28, 2018 • Hidden Valley High School Faculty, March 28, 2018 Participants brainstormed ideas for the future, mapped potential recreation, education, commercial and public spaces, and considered transportation needs. Staff presented a summary of these exercises at a Roanoke County School Board meeting on March 22, 2018, and at the Titan 21 Expo on April 18, 2018. Two teachers from Hidden Valley High School attended the Design Open Houses to present students' preliminary concepts for renovating Oak Grove Park and the adjacent 6- acre parcel. Hidden Valley High School students conducted a survey amongst elementary, middle and high school students about potential renovations to Oak Grove Park. The winning features included a dog park, trails, tennis courts, a pond, play structures and a fitness area. Hidden Valley High School teachers discussed the student -led survey at the Design Open House meetings COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES Oak Grove cE� - The Roanoke County Planning booth at Tons of Fun at Tanglewood Mall, February 2, 2018 Tons of Fun Event Staff promoted the Oak Grove Center and other planning studies at Tons of Fun at Tanglewood Mall on February 2, 2018. Kids used a table map and cutouts to design their own County park while staff talked with parents about the upcoming studies. Participants of all ages could also vote on their favorite style of park. Anyone who provided their email address for the study mailing list was entered into a prize drawing for a business at Tanglewood Mall. A pop -up community input table at a Goodwill Store, March 26, 2018 Goodwill Customer Outreach Staff hosted a two -hour lunchtime public input session at the Goodwill Store at the corner of Route 419 /Brambleton Avenue approximately 2 miles from Oak Grove on March 26, 2018. A table was set up near the front door, offering shoppers and employees a chance to learn about and discuss the study with staff. Paper copies of the survey were also available. Staff walked the Route 419 corridor in the study area, May 23, 2019 Transportation Project Walk VDOT staff joined County and City engineers and planners to walk the study area's major corridors, including both sides of Route 419, on May 23, 2019. The field outing helped staff begin to scope potential transportation projects and investigate transportation issues that residents and meeting participants had previously identified. This information also enabled staff to better prioritize project recommendations in the plan based on existing conditions in the area. Draft Plan Reveal Meetings A final round of public meetings asked participants to consider potential projects and design concepts that built on the previous meeting results. The draft Vision, Principles and Core Objectives were shared for the first time. Draft Plan Reveal Attendance: Thursday, May 2, 2019: 130 Saturday, May 4, 2019: 61 The meeting exercises were also available to take online from May 2 to May 31, 2019. An exhibit showing the planning process COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT High attendance at the first meeting Draft Plan Reveal Exhibits The meeting exhibits included: a process display showing previous exercises and results; a supplemental display outlining engagement with ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES Oak Grove CENTS- schools and input from students and teachers that had been collected the previous year; the Vision, Principles and Core Objectives displays; and interactive exhibits including ranking and voting exercises. Ranking Exercises Participants were asked to rank: • Potential transportation projects for intersections, pedestrians /bicycles and greenways. • Potential recreation enhancements for Oak Grove Park and the adjacent County- OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 3-11 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES Oak Grove owned vacant parcel. • Specific examples of gathering spaces and community amenities. • Specific examples of gateway/ streetscape improvements. The options for all of the meeting exercises were drawn from the results of previous engagement. Participants discuss the Development Pattern Scenarios before giving feedback Development Pattern Scenarios Finally, a development pattern exercise showed three increasingly dense scenarios of infill development, redevelopment and mixed use development might look and how each could affect the road network in the study area. Participants were asked to choose which development pattern they would like to see occur in the study area over the next ten to twenty years. Each exercise included the relevant Principle, Core Concept(s) and Supporting Initiative(s) identified in the draft Plan. The results of each exercise (combining the results from both meetings and online surveys) are available online in Appendix 6 -D. Planning Commissions Work Sessions Staff provided updates about the study to both the Roanoke County Planning Commission and the City of Roanoke Planning Commission, in some cases at joint meetings. Presentations included information about upcoming community meetings, other engagement exercises and public input that had been received. The meetings were held in 2018 on January 5, February 6, March 20, April 17, May 15 and June 19; in 2019 on April 5, April 16, May 21, June 7 and July 9; and in 2020 on September 1, September 15 and November 16. Participants consider park improvements State and National Awards On June 8, 2020, the National Association of Counties (NACo) recognized Roanoke County with an Achievement Award for its Public Schools Planning Workshops (in collaboration with the City of Roanoke). The effort also received a Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) achievement award on August 9, 2019. Engagement Results Summary of Major Needs and Suggestions from all Engagement Activities • Construct bicycle lanes and ADA- accessible infrastructure including crosswalks, sidewalks and greenways; • Expand park and recreation opportunities, especially trails and activity spaces for kids; • Improve intersections along Route 419 to facilitate traffic flow through the area; • Upgrade commercial- buildings and facades; and • Add restaurants, cafes, retail, grocery shopping and community spaces for people to hang out. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT �ROANOKE L4i., VA Example of an early input map created by a team from the Student Advisory Council, November 1, 2017 The survey results, public meeting exercises, school engagement activities, and stakeholder meetings identified several of the same needs and issues in the study area. Residents indicated that they like the Oak Grove location and appreciate its scenic views and neighborhoods. However, survey respondents answered that they did not think the study area has distinct or unique qualities that make it stand out from other parts of the Roanoke Valley. ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Lam` Oak Grove ENTEE Survey respondents and community meeting attendees consistently requested more restaurant options, retail shopping and entertainment or places to gather. At the stakeholder meetings, March community meetings and in the survey results, participants identified a large variety of desired development, including: • Sit -down, fast casual and fast food restaurants • Coffee shops • Bars and breweries • Farmer's market • Grocery stores • Retail shopping • Lifestyle /Town center • Hardware store • Entertainment venues • A youth center • A sports complex • A fitness center • Outdoor public spaces • A local theater • Gas stations • A public library COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove The survey results indicated that the community is interested in improvements that would directly benefit Oak Grove's neighborhoods. There was a strong desire for visual improvements, outdoor public spaces and walkability. Many respondents indicated the importance of pedestrian access to connect the study area to surrounding neighborhoods, the park and the school. Figure 3 -5 What do you like best about the study area? (Check all that apply) Convenient _n Location Schools 31.31 Businesses 3a_l�x Neighborhood 42.13% Mountain wsc� Views Other , <a3°r, Survey respondents appreciated Oak Grove's convenient location, mountain views and neighborhoods The top issue identified as a land use - related concern was a lack of transitions into and out of neighborhoods. Several comments on the survey stated that the area "desperately needs pedestrian access and improved accessibility for cars and pedestrians to businesses and neighborhoods. [There is] too much pavement. It is not a 'place', the area is just several shopping centers along a large highway." While some respondents were concerned about big changes in the area, particularly with the potential for traffic congestion brought on by more shopping or multi - family housing, others welcomed a balanced approach to enhance the area. One respondent stated, "I'd be happy with either town homes /duplexes or additional retail /restaurant, if it's planned in a thoughtful 'town center' kind of layout that integrates housing." A local resident leads staff along some of the informal walking trails in County -owned woods near Oak Grove Park, April 10, 2018 While single - family homes were the top choice for housing in the study area according to the survey, townhomes came in second and apartments were third. Complete results for each exercise and the surveys are available online. Design Survey Results The visual preference survey conducted at the Design Open Houses took the improvements that the Oak Grove Center Survey results suggested and refined them into specific options for redevelopment, placemaking and transportation. This helped staff identify design recommendations and priorities. Of the commercial redevelopment options, participants liked modern one -floor shopping centers and mixed use town centers, but did not want new "big box" anchor stores. Of the low- density housing options, standalone patio homes were strongly preferred, with some interest in multi -floor duplexes or connected patio homes. Many participants showed some interest in multi - family apartment buildings with fewer floors, although the style and number of buildings made a great difference. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER I Clockwise from top left, the top results of the commercial and housing visual preference survey show a town center, a typical one -floor shopping center, a standalone patio home and a modern on- street mixed -use building. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER For the placemaking and outdoor spaces exercise, participants chose their favorite and least favorite green space and aesthetic features. The most popular options were outdoor seating at restaurants and a variety of different landscaping improvements. Participants most liked the natural water and play park design out of several outdoor recreation options for the Oak Grove Center. Public art sculptures and pedestrian oriented signage, shown below, were also well liked by participants. Clockwise from top left, the top results of the placemaking and outdoor spaces visual preference survey shows restaurant outdoor seating, street trees, a natural water and play park and street island landscaping. Nearly all of the pedestrian options for public spaces and neighborhoods received high marks, particularly paved greenways, natural surface hiking trails and sidewalks. Off -road bike facilities were preferred, and participants also liked facilities that separated bikes and pedestrians, as shown below. Finally, participants liked the option of a community trolley to provide transit service, as well as expanded RADAR and CORTRAN service. All visual preference survey images and results are available online. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT i� k ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER Clockwise from top left, the top results of the transportation visual preference survey shows paved greenways, residential street sidewalks, main street sidewalks and natural surface hiking trails. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER In addition to the 191 participants who attended one of the meetings, 97 participants completed the exercises for the Draft Plan Reveal online. The following results combine all the input received. A visual preference exercise helped clarify the type of gathering spaces and community amenities (particularly outdoor amenities) that were suggested at previous meetings. Staff displayed six common examples of amenities and asked participants to rank them. Participants were most interested in public outdoor seating options that would not be limited to patrons, followed by flexible outdoor areas which could be used for different programming. The third highest ranked amenity was accessible spaces, and then outdoor seating at private establishments. Water features and public art were ranked fifth and sixth respectively. Clockwise from top left, the top results of the gathering spaces and community amenities visual preference exercise were public outdoor seating, flexible spaces, accessible spaces and private outdoor seating. A similar exercise asked about the specific gateway and streetscape improvements that should be incorporated into the plan. These examples were selected from popular requests at previous meetings or in the survey results. The two most desired streetscape elements were pedestrian oriented: sidewalk lighting and street trees that separate the sidewalk from the street or line a roadway. Next, participants desired roadway improvements, including landscaping in medians and roadway lighting. Street furniture and accessories (including fixtures such as benches and trashcans) and gateway signage were ranked the lowest. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER Clockwise from top left, the top results of the gateway and streetscape improvements visual preference exercise were pedestrian lighting, street trees, landscaped medians and roadway lighting. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER. Area residents value and enjoy Oak Grove Park, but expressed that they would like to see new and upgraded features for adults and children. At the Draft Plan Reveal meetings, participants were asked to rank proposed park features, features for children and features for the adjacent, vacant County -owned parcel. The exhibit on the right, which was displayed at the meetings, shows in red how participants ranked the importance of six different possible enhancements for all users: 1. Expanded Walking Trail 2. Small Stage /Event Area 3. Additional Picnic Areas 4. Upgraded Play Courts 5. Small Dog Park 6. Fitness Equipment The results of the Oak Grove Park ranking exercise for park features The exhibit on the right, which was displayed at the meetings, shows in red how participants ranked the importance of six different possible enhancements for children: 1. Accessible Playground 2. Climbing Structures 3. Swings and Slides 4. Nature Trail Signs 5. Musical Equipment 6. Sand Play Area COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER The results of the Oak Grove Park ranking exercise for children's park features COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove The exhibit on the right, which was displayed at the meetings, shows in red how participants ranked the importance of five different possible enhancements for the vacant, County -owned parcel immediately west of Oak Grove Park: 1. Natural Surface (Dirt) Trails 2. Accessible (Paved) Trails 3. Benches 4. Educational Trail 5. Pet Waste Stations The results of the County -owned Parcel ranking exercise for outdoor recreation options Three development patterns were presented at the meetings. The Medium Density Infill and Mixed Use scenario was the most popular with participants. It showed a large amount of infill development in the western, commercial half of the study area, with new buildings located along 419 in current parking lots, some residential development in the eastern half of the study area, and one large development on the vacant Keagy Village pad site. Fairfax Corner in Fairfax, Virginia and the Village at Towne Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia were the case studies for this pattern. Both examples show walkable, dense, one -story development with on- street parking, outdoor seating and wide, landscaped sidewalks. The Conceptual Traffic Circulation map for this pattern shows new connections that run parallel to 419 between side streets in the commercial areas, creating internal street networks for dense development on both sides of 419. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER The results of the exercise were: 1. Medium Density Infill and Mixed Use (127 votes, 62 %) 2. High Density Mixed Use(51 votes, 25 %) 3. Low Density Infill (28 votes, 13 %) The Development Pattern exercise results from both meetings and the online survey OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 3 -23 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER Multimodal Transportation Projects Feedback about transportation needs was received at nearly every community meeting. At the Draft Plan Reveal meetings, staff synthesized the results of previous meetings and surveys and asked participants to rank potential projects. Potential projects were categorized as intersection projects, bicycle and pedestrian projects, greenway projects and transit projects. The ranking options came from open -ended comments about transportation issues in the study area made at previous meetings a.a.... 2 , a�- .s 3 ' Map of the top three intersection projects Due to the high number of requests for pedestrian and bicycle accommodations in the study area, the category was split into three exercises, ranking accommodations along Route 419, in Roanoke County neighborhoods and in the City of Roanoke neighborhoods. Top 3 Intersection Projects 1. Route 419 /Carriage Lane /Grandin Road, SW 2. Route 419 /Grandin Road Extension 3. Route 419 at Bower Road, Stoneybrook Drive, Etheridge Road and Glen Heather Drive Top 3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations Projects Along Route 419: 1. Along Route 419 from Carriage Ln /Grandin Road, SW to Keagy Rd /Keagy Road, SW 2. Intersection of Route 419 /Keagy Road: Pedestrian signals and crosswalks 3. Along Route 419 from Stoneybrook Drive /Bower Road to Carriage Ln /Grandin Road, SW Map of the top three Route 419 bicycle /pedestrian projects 1 z� Map of the top three bicycle /pedestrian projects within County neighborhoods In County Neighborhoods: 1. Carriage Lane from Route 419 to Hackney Lane and Hackney Lane from Grandin Road Extension to Bridle Lane 2. Keagy Road from Route 419 to Sugar Loaf Mountain Road with a Keagy Road crosswalk 3. Grandin Road from Route 419 to Sugar Loaf Mountain Road In City Neighborhoods: 1. McVitty Road, SW from end of Vistar sidewalk to Keagy Road, SW to Route 419 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OF ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove 2. Grandin Road, SW from Route 419 to Hope Road, SW to Norwood Street, SW 3. McVitty Road, SW from Route 419 to Keagy Road, SW back to Route 419 Top 3 Greenway & Trail Projects 1. Expand the Oak Grove Park trails onto the vacant County -owned parcel and connect to neighboring parcels, as allowed 2. Connect the expanded Oak Grove Park trails to Route 419 3. Construct the Barnhardt Creek Greenway along the Hidden Valley Middle School property Ro .ks County —_ .a- y J r 2,__ Map of the top three bicycle /pedestrian projects within City neighborhoods Top three greenway projects Operational Road Project Questions Participants were asked to indicate whether or not the following operational road projects were important to them: 76% of respondents said that cut - through traffic on neighborhood streets should be studied to determine if changes are needed. 59% of respondents said that speed enforcement efforts on Route 419 and on neighborhood streets should be increased. OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 3 -25 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER 47% of respondents wanted Roanoke County to work with VDOT to evaluate Route 419 through Oak Grove to determine if the speed limit can be reduced. Transit Opportunity Questions Participants were asked to indicate whether or not the following transit opportunities were important to them: 73% of respondents wanted the localities to work with area businesses to determine demand and support for potential expansion of mass transit routes. 61% of respondents wanted the localities to determine demand and support for potential expansion of CORTRAN hours. Complete results for all of the Oak Grove Center engagement activities and surveys are available online. A summary of all engagement exercises showing the number of participants at each event Plan Adoption Process Planning Commission Public Hearings The draft Oak Grove Center Plan was posted online for a public comment period held January 8 to January 29, 2021. Citizens shared 13 total comments through a survey on the Oak Grove Center webpage. Additional comments were received by phone or email during subsequent public hearings. The Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 2, 2021 to incorporate the Oak Grove Center Plan into the Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan. The public hearing was advertised from January 8 to February 2, 2021. Summary of Advertisement: • Facebook Reach: 7,016 • Twitter Reach: 3,720 • Email Reach: 1,919 • Letters Sent to Study Area Property Owners: 156 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT • Newspaper Legal Ad: 2 Due to the state of emergency associated with the Coronavirus (COVID -19), citizens were encouraged to view and participate in the meeting through electronic means. The public hearing was broadcast live, so members of the public could view the meeting on Roanoke Valley Television (RVTV3) - Channel 3 or on the Roanoke County website. During the public hearing, staff received one comment by email. Staff also received five emails on the Plan prior to the public hearing. The Roanoke County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval to incorporate the Oak Grove Center Plan into the Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan. The City of Roanoke Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in March 2021. All public comments received are available online. PLAN ADOPTION PROCESS Oak Grove CENTER Appendix 4. Vision and Principles The vision and principles for the Oak Grove Center Plan are derived from community feedback, stakeholder interview responses and existing conditions. Together, the vision and principles set the foundation for plan recommendations and implementation strategies in Appendix S. VISION AND PRINCIPLES Oak Grove CENTER Principles: 1. Create a place where people and businesses want to be. 2. Improve and expand outdoor amenities. 3. Increase mobility and connectivity. 4. Expand housing options. 5. Upgrade existing facilities, services and utilities. 1. Create a place where people and businesses want to be. Oak Grove attracts people to come and spend time enjoying all the recreational amenities and leisure activities it offers. It is a beautiful and vibrant community center. Figure 4 -1 Core Concept Examples ... Initiatives Create spaces that are accessible for all users. Create welcoming Create flexible spaces for indoor spaces. and outdoor use. Encourage public and private outdoor seating. Add trees and landscaping along roadways, in medians, Improve and in parking areas. Add decorative pedestrian and streetscape to enhance the roadway lighting. Add unique street furniture and natural beauty of the area. accessories. Consider placing utilities underground. Consider gateway and wayfinding signage. Create a Encourage public art. community identity. Improve existing commercial facades. Evaluate development Encourage mixed- ordinances in order to support use development desired land uses and and a vibrant mix development patterns. of businesses in a Consider Design Guidelines for pedestrian- friendly new development and environment. redevelopment. Collaborate with private Encourage event property owners and County programming. and City staff to hold events in the area. VISION AND PRINCIPLES Oak Grove CENTER 2. Improve and expand outdoor amenities. Oak Grove offers excellent public play spaces, trails and other recreation facilities for people to enjoy the outdoors. Figure 4 -2 Examples ... Core Concept Iniffafives Explore accessible alternatives for improving Oak Grove Park. Consider locating a dog park in the area. Improve existing Encourage public - private parks and develop partnerships to develop new spaces to play. community park or public outdoor spaces. Consider new accessible play spaces and pocket parks for all ages and abilities. Expand walking trails from Oak Grove Park onto the vacant County -owned parcel and Build a trail network beyond, in collaboration with and connect to private property owners. greenways. Connect trails to the Roanoke River Greenway in Salem. Construct the Barnhardt Creek Greenway. r� 2 3. Increase mobility & connectivity. Improve transportation connectivity, safety and mobility. Build multimodal transportation options for all users. Fiaure 4 -3 Core Concept Examples ... Initilatilves Construct bicycle accommodations along Route 419 to Salem and into the Provide accessible, surrounding neighborhoods. Provide pedestrian multimodal connectivity accommodations, including throughout the sidewalks, crosswalks and plan area. signals, in the commercial core along Route 419 to Salem and to connect into the surrounding neighborhoods. Encourage inter - parcel connections for commercial areas on both sides of Route 419. Improve traffic flow Consider access management for motor vehicles along Route 419. a long Route 419. Recommend VDOT review and adjust signal timing and phasing as needed along Route 419 to improve traffic flow. Improve the Assess cut - through traffic and neighborhood road speeding. Assess intersection safety within networks in the plan area. neighborhoods. Consider extending Valley Metro Extend transit service along Route 419. Consider coordinating and service to the plan area. expanding RADAR and CORTRAN services. 4. Expand housing options. Build new mixed -use developments that provide a variety of housing types and prices. Fiqure 4 -4 Core Concept Examples of Supporting Initilatives Establish a Encourage mixed -use transitional area development in the village between center between Route 419 commercial commercial frontage and development existing low- density along Route 419 neighborhoods. Encourage multi -story, compact and the existing residential residential development with neighborhoods. smaller unit sizes in the plan Rescue services in area. Encourage multiple Encourage homes where people housing types for all can age in place. Encourage a range of housing incomes ages, and price points. abilities in the plan Encourage universal design in improve area. new housing. VISION l AND PRINCIPLES, Lam_ Oak Grove CENTER 5. Upgrade existing facilities, services and utilities. Expand public educational and emergency services. Improve stormwater infrastructure and stream water quality. Fiqure 4 -5 Core Concept Examples of Supporting Initiatives Explore public - private partnerships for small - scale, Increase library temporary library spaces in order services in the plan to serve area patrons. Consider adding a book drop area. box or eBranch (kiosk. Encourage community partners to add Little Free Libraries. Evaluate Fire and Evaluate future needs to Rescue services in determine potential changes. the plan area. Consider drainage improvements on and around Carriage Drive. Consider drainage Evaluate and improve improvements around the stormwater intersection of Route 419 at infrastructure. Grandin Road Extension. Consider drainage improvements near Grandin Road at Fairington Apartments. Improve streambed erosion and Evaluate Mud Lick water quality impairment. Create sustainable landscapes Creek and Barnhardt Creek. that would clean and slow stormwater runoff. OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 4 -3 Appendix 5. Implementation and Recommendations The Oak Grove Center Plan presents a vision for the study area along with concrete implementation strategies for the next ten years and comprehensive recommendations for the next twenty years. The recommendations include future policy actions as well as physical infrastructure desires and needs. Successful implementation depends on continued community engagement, strategic public investment, policy and regulatory tools and financing methods to encourage private development. Design Principles Roanoke County will work with the City of Roanoke to develop and /or amend guidelines to implement design principles of the Plan. Cohesive design across the City /County line is important. These guidelines will support the adoption or revision of ordinances dealing with zoning, subdivision of property, and other development matters. Design IMPLEMENTATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ; -,,' Oak Grove CENTER Conceptual rendering of a gateway sign guidelines and development standards could address: permitted uses; building location, height, design and coverage; lighting; parking; landscaping; pedestrian and bicycle accommodations; streetscape amenities; open space and gathering space; signage; stormwater management and other development features. Funding Strategies Roanoke County and the City of Roanoke will invest staff resources to create an interdepartmental team to implement the Plan. Staff will leverage local revenue to obtain funding from state and federal sources for all aspects of the Plan, including multi -modal transportation improvements. Any capital projects will be planned and programmed in the County's 10 -year Capital Improvements Program. Staff will also dedicate time to engage current business and landowners while promoting the Oak Grove area to developers in order to implement the Plan's vision. Redevelopment of existing buildings and any new development will depend on private investment, guided by standards that are developed and encouraged by the City and County. Timing /Phasing The Oak Grove Center Plan will be implemented over the next 20+ years. The recommendations listed in this Plan are for the first 10 years, while future projects will be implemented in the 10 to 20 -year time horizon. Many of the OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 5 -1 IMPLEMENTATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Oak Grove recommendations will be implemented in phases and will evolve over time. As different components of the plan are implemented, periodic reviews of the Plan will be necessary and adjustments made based on changing conditions. Customers sit together at a local business Photo credit: Evelyn Slone Communication Keeping residents, the business community and the greater area informed about the Plan's progress will be a high priority. The existing webpage will be transitioned to both market and communicate about development within the Oak Grove area. Current email lists will be used to provide updates to interested parties as progress occurs. Additional opportunities for community engagement may be addressed as part of individual projects recommended in this Plan. Any future updates to the Plan document will include community input. Accessibility Implementation of the Oak Grove Center Plan should accommodate and welcome all people through accessible design. Staff will consult with local representatives to recommend improvements that accomplish this goal. 5 -2 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT Getting Started Adoption of the Oak Grove Center Plan is the first step in the implementation process. After adoption, staff will analyze and determine the most appropriate tools and actions to execute the Plan's recommendations. County staff met with a local resident to discuss neighborhood issues Plan Recommendations The recommendations in this plan fall under five categories: land use, community facilities, transportation, gateway /streetscape improvements and community engagement. Each recommendation is additionally separated into two phases: those which fall within a realistic ten -year timeframe and "future" recommendations that would occur beyond ten years. This sequencing was determined based on factors including community priorities, staff priorities, funding availability and coordination of related projects. Land Use Recommendations Amend the County's Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map as recommended (see map on following page) and provide detail to the City's future land use map as adopted in City Plan 2040. • With the adoption of the Oak Grove Center Plan, the County's Future Land Use Map will be amended as IMPLEMENTATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Oak Grove CENTER Proposed Oak Grove Development Pattern shown (see Map 5 -1). This changes portions of the study area that are currently designated as Transition (including the Oak Grove Elementary School, Metis Plaza and Keagy Village and several smaller parcels along Route 419), and Neighborhood Conservation (vacant parcels used as a parking lot) to a Core designation. The Future Land Use Map reflects the changes from the recently adopted City Plan 2040: this combines the previous "Multi- Family Residential" and "Mixed Density Residential" designation areas to a "Mixed Residential" designation and splits the previous "Commercial" designation areas into "Neighborhood Commercial" and "Commercial Corridor" designations. A medium density infill and mixed use type development pattern is recommended for the Oak Grove Center plan area for walkable, dense, one to two -story development with on- street parking, outdoor seating and wide, landscaped sidewalks. This pattern encourages mixed -use development between Route 419 commercial frontage and existing low- density neighborhoods as well as multi -story, compact residential development with smaller unit sizes in the plan area. It showed a large amount of infill development in the western, commercial half of the study area, with new buildings located along 419 in current parking lots, some residential development in the eastern half of the study area, and one large development on the vacant Keagy Village pad site. A transitional area between commercial development along Route 419 and the existing residential neighborhoods should be established and preserved. IMPLEMENTATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Develop design guidelines for the plan area. Roanoke County and the City of Roanoke will develop design guidelines and standards to implement the design principles of the Plan. This process will involve the development of new design guidelines. Review and update development standards regarding desired land uses, parking, lighting, landscaping, building placement, massing, fagade treatment and other standards to encourage a mixed -use development and a vibrant mix of businesses in a pedestrian - friendly environment. After developing design guidelines, Roanoke County and the City of Roanoke will review these guidelines against existing development regulations (Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, etc.) to determine what changes, if any, need to be made to support desired land uses and development patterns. These changes may include, but not be limited to, updates to parking and lighting IMPLEMENTATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS standards, landscaping and buffering requirements, the placement and orientation of buildings relative to the street, desired land uses including diverse and affordable housing options, and standards for public /private spaces. Additionally, regulations should: • Encourage homes where people can age in place. • Encourage a range of housing price points. • Encourage universal design in new housing. Target key sites for future economic development opportunities. Roanoke County and the City of Roanoke will continue to work with private property and business owners to identify and support development or redevelopment of potential catalyst sites. Oak Grove ,-ENTER Land Use (Future) Review and update the Oak Grove Center Plan based on changing conditions. Implementation of the Plan will occur over the next ten years. After that point, and as different components of the plan are implemented, periodic reviews of the Plan will be necessary and adjustments made based on changing conditions. Community Facilities Recommendations Increase Library Services in the Plan Area. Explore public - private partnerships to use vacant retail spaces for small - scale, temporary library space in order to increase commercial traffic and serve area patrons. Consider options for an eBranch or kiosk in or near the plan area. Consider options for a book return drop off at an existing public facility in or near the plan area. OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 5 -5 J IMPLEMENTATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Oak Grove CENTER • Encourage community partnerships for the installation and maintenance of Little Free Libraries. Evaluate Fire and Rescue services in the plan area. • Evaluate future needs to determine potential changes. Improve the existing playground, tennis court, restrooms and picnic shelter at Oak Grove Park. • Explore accessible alternatives for improving Oak Grove Park. Create new parks and spaces to play and relax. Build a trail network through the study area and connect to the Roanoke River Greenway. • Extend the trails in Oak Grove Park onto the vacant County -owned parcel and connect to neighboring parcels. • Connect other trails within the study area to proposed sidewalk improvements. Preserve scenic views of the surrounding mountains. • New development should protect the natural beauty of the Oak Grove Center and enhance mountain views where possible. • Consider locating a dog park in the Evaluate and improve stormwater study area or vicinity. infrastructure. • Consider new accessible play Consider drainage improvements in spaces and pocket parks for all ages the following areas: and abilities. • Encourage public - private o On and around Carriage Drive. partnerships to develop community o Around the intersection of Route park or public outdoor spaces. 419 at Grandin Road Extension. o Near Grandin Road SW at Fairington Apartments. Evaluate needs and consider improvements for Mud Lick Creek and Barnhardt Creek. • Create sustainable landscapes that would clean and slow stormwater runoff, thereby improving water quality. Community Facilities (Future) Implement recommendations from the Master Plan update (date to be determined) for Parks and Recreation. • An evaluation should be conducted on the need for outdoor recreation improvements and amenities in the Oak Grove Center and nearby parks, including expanded walking paths, restrooms, new picnic areas, shelters, benches, pet stations, improved outdoor play spaces for all ages, and new and accessible playgrounds when Roanoke County updates its Master Plan for Parks and Recreation. Community Facilities (Future) (continued) Recommended improvements for the Oak Grove Center area and nearby parks should be implemented as funding becomes available. Connect trails within the study area to the Roanoke River Greenway in Salem. Transportation Recommendations Construct pedestrian and bicycle accommodations on Route 419. • Construct pedestrian and bicycle facilities, including sidewalks, along Route 419 from Glen Heather Drive to Keagy Road / Keagy Road at Keagy Village. Install pedestrian signals and crosswalks at intersections along Route 419. Improve traffic flow and safety for motor vehicles along Route 419. IMPLEMENTATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Oak Grove CENTER • Encourage inter - parcel connections for commercial areas on both sides of Route 419. • Consider access management along Route 419. Improve the Route 419 1Carriage Drive /Grandin Road SW Intersection. • Request VDOT study the functionality of the 419 /Carriage Drive /Grandin Road SW Intersection. Seek funding for improvements recommended from this study. Improve the Route 419 1Grandin Road Extension Intersection. • Request VDOT study the functionality of the Route 419 /Grandin Road Extension intersection. Seek funding for improvements recommended from this study. Improve the Route 419 intersections at Bower Road, Stoneybrook Drive, Etheridge Road and Glen Heather Drive. • Request VDOT study the functionality • Recommend VDOT monitor changes of the intersections of Route 419 at to signal timing and phasing along Bower Road, Stoneybrook Drive, Route 419 to continue to improve Etheridge Road and Glen Heather traffic flow as needed. Drive. Seek funding for improvements recommended from this study. Improve the Grandin Road Extension /Sugar Loaf Mountain Road intersection. • Request VDOT study the functionality of the Grandin Road Extension /Sugar Loaf Mountain Road intersection. Seek funding for improvements recommended from this study. Evaluate bicycle and pedestrian facilities along neighborhood streets in the City of Roanoke and seek funding for these facilities. Prioritize connections based on available funds. • Consider pedestrian and bicycle accommodations on McVitty Road SW, Grandin Road SW, Gatewood Avenue SW, Norwood Street SW and Hidden Valley School Road SW. IMPLEMENTATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Oak Grove CENTER Evaluate bicycle and pedestrian facilities along neighborhood streets in the County and seek funding for these facilities. Consider pedestrian and bicycle accommodations on Carriage Lane, Hackney Lane, Keagy Road, Grandin Road Extension, Glen Heather Drive and Sugar Loaf Mountain Road. Address operational issues to improve safety throughout the study area. Work with VDOT, the City of Roanoke Transportation Division and other agencies to evaluate operational issues throughout the study area to improve safety. Issues may include, but are not be limited to: cut - through traffic on neighborhood streets; speed limit studies and enforcement; and intersection safety improvements which could include innovative intersections. Work with property owners and stakeholders to determine the alignment of the Barnhardt Creek Greenway through the study area. Identify alignments for the Barnhardt Creek Greenway: • In the City of Roanoke east of Route 419. • In Roanoke County west of Route 419. Expand transit opportunities to the study area when and where feasible. Work with interested stakeholders to evaluate transit opportunities and funding alternatives, including potential expansion of paratransit and senior transportation services. Transportation (Future) Construct pedestrian and bicycle accommodations on Route 419. Construct pedestrian and bicycle facilities along Route 419 from Glen Heather Drive to Stoneybrook Drive and from Keagy Road / Keagy Road at Keagy Village to the City of Salem border. Install pedestrian signals and crosswalks at intersections along Route 419. Gateway /Streetscape Improvements Recommendations Construct and install gateway and streetscape improvements throughout the study area. As a regional gateway to outdoor and urban amenities, many stakeholders and residents would like to see visual improvements including gateway signage and landscaping. Improvements may include, but not be limited to, lighting, landscaping, signage, street furniture, etc. Leverage available state programs (and neighborhood grants in the City of Roanoke) for street and gateway improvements. Streetscape improvements may be supported or funded through state programs that create partnerships with localities or local businesses. Ensure the maintenance of landscaping and other streetscape improvements throughout the study area. • Existing and new landscaping and streetscape improvements will need to be maintained by Roanoke County, the City of Roanoke, local private property owners, or business partners to guarantee the longevity of any enhancements. Community Engagement Recommendations Consider public - private partnerships for redevelopment and revitalization opportunities. The redevelopment and density patterns called for by this plan will depend on private investment but be guided by standards developed by the County and City. Roanoke County and the City of Roanoke may consider financial incentives as part of public /private partnerships. Actively seek out developer partners interested in and capable of building mixed use projects. Identify potential developers through marketing efforts, networking and requests for qualifications. Events and media exposure will be coordinated to recognize and reward successful developers. IMPLEMENTATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Oak Grove CENTER Maintain communication with business and property owners. • Communicate with business and property owners about development and redevelopment opportunities and implementation of this Plan. Staff will assist area businesses that wish to learn more about the Plan and share public information materials via the webpage. Keep residents and the larger area informed about progress. The current webpage will shift to both market and to communicate about development within Oak Grove Center. Email lists will be used to update those interested as progress occurs. The community may also be engaged through branding development, transportation and development projects, and future updates of the Plan. County and City departments will receive information on preferred locations for investment, good housing design and retail design for businesses. Collaborate with local organizations, business groups, existing farmers markets and festivals to utilize new or existing open space areas for programming. Encourage public and private organizations to host programs in The Oak Grove Center area and consider allowing outdoor sales so retailers can "bring the store out into the street." Seek opportunities for public /private outdoor spaces and public art. • Temporary and permanent art installations will be considered as part of any redevelopment, events or marketing initiatives. Staff will look for opportunities to add public space in partnership with private redevelopment, and include public space where feasible as part of other public right of way projects. Appendix 6 -A. Stakeholder Feedback Summary Overarching goals shared across groups are in bold Planners (Regional) • Walkability, bike - ability, connectivity to Roanoke River Greenway • Streetscape improvements - less pavement, more landscaping (street trees, median trees) • Lower speed limit on Route 419 • Traffic calming • Develop community center around Oak Grove elementary school and park, and Oak Grove Plaza, Southwest Plaza, with property improvements and community events • Improve traffic flow at Oak Grove Elementary • Improve public amenities and stimulate community first, then private investment will follow • Farmer's Market, Festival - build on local character • Elementary school is important piece of the community o Add more community center uses like classes and library programs • Multi- family housing at Keagy Village • Add residential with mixed use development in commercial zones • Strengthen local businesses already here • Central gathering space COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove • Cohesive zoning across jurisdictions • Pedestrian - oriented zoning • New zoning is needed to guide redevelopment o Explore potential zoning overlays • Consider outparcel development along large parcels with vast lawns • Outparcel zoning to allow small lots to be sub- divided and developed along 419 • Buildings closer to road with glass storefronts • Realize the economic benefits of trails • Realize the public health benefits of trails Police, Fire & Rescue (County and City) • Improve traffic flow at Oak Grove Elementary • It is a safe, quiet area • Safe pedestrian facilities are needed o Crosswalks across Route 419 • Traffic safety improvements are needed at busy intersections • For transit to extend into the County system improvements are needed • Regional reciprocal agreements for fire & rescue would benefit multiple jurisdictions while saving resources • Regionalism approach would benefit all jurisdictions o Regional integrated CAD system o Local government agreements COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove • Redeveloped properties have modern infrastructure (sprinklers, etc), so fire risk is lowered • Add multi - family housing to the area that appeals to young professionals • Economic growth to keep young people here • Neighborhood pub, sporting goods, sit -down and fast - casual restaurants Transportation (Regional) • Funding transportation projects is a challenge • Public transportation - strategic extensions of bus service into the County • Multi -modal connectivity • Connect Carilion and Lewis Gale facilities with multi - modal infrastructure • Safe pedestrian facilities are needed • Walkability, bike - ability, connectivity to Roanoke River Greenway Greenways (Regional) • Walkability, bike - ability, connectivity to Roanoke River Greenway • Safe pedestrian facilities are needed • Realize the economic benefits of trails • Realize the public health benefits of trails • Connect this area to Roanoke River Greenway at Rotary Park with an off -road shared use path along Route 419 • Walkability and connectivity between residential and commercial areas • Lower speed limit on Route 419 • Reduce the number of curb cuts Stormwater (County and City) • Mud Lick Creek needs improvement water quality and erosion improvements • Barnhardt Creek needs erosion improvement • Safe pedestrian facilities are needed Utilities • Broadband is expanding in the area o Exploring new distribution technologies Economic Development (Regional) • Redevelop Oak Grove Plaza into mixed -use, including multi - family residential • Consider outparcel development along large parcels with vast lawns • Walkability and connectivity between residential and commercial areas • Add multi - family housing to the area that appeals to young professionals • Public transportation • Multi -modal connectivity • Connect Carilion and Lewis Gale facilities with multi - modal infrastructure • Consider trolley as short -term fix for bus service • Repurpose properties and improve corridors o Reframe streets, create destinations • Realize the economic benefits of trails o Continue toward completion of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan • Rezone to encourage desirable development and redevelopment • County and City should focus first on pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and streetscaping; private investment will follow • Medium - density housing with aging -in -place amenities • Placemaking: Community /neighborhood node • Build on local character Large Employers /Property Owners /Business Owners and Associations • Walkability, bike - ability, connectivity to Roanoke River Greenway • Safe pedestrian facilities are needed • Opportunities exist for redeveloping parcels of large parking lots • Repurpose properties and improve corridors for economic development o Consider outparcel development along large parcels with vast lawns COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS �. Oak Grove o Outparcel zoning to allow small lots to be sub- divided and developed along 419 • Amenities for young professionals • Add multi - family housing to the area that appeals to young professionals • Redevelop dated strip -malls • Pedestrian connection between Keagy Village, VACORP and through the woods to Oak Grove Park and Oak Grove Plaza • Medium density multi - family residential at Keagy Village • Grocery, tap room is desired Realtors • Rezone to encourage desirable development and redevelopment • Office space is in demand • Large -scale redevelopment is difficult due to existing parcel sizes and multiple owners. Be realistic about development costs and market demand. • Red evel op/re purpose dated strip malls • Repurpose properties and improve corridors for economic development • Good schools are important to sustaining viability of the area • Live /work /play housing is in demand OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6A -3 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER Environmental • Protect the creeks • Improve stormwater management, and encourage residents and property owners to help (rain barrels, keep rain on site) • Reduce light pollution as redevelopment occurs • Walkability, bike - ability, connectivity to Roanoke River Greenway • Public transportation Education • Concern for traffic safety as children are dropped off /picked up in morning and afternoon • Improve traffic flow at Oak Grove Elementary • Oak Grove Park is a valuable resource, but needs to be improved • Accessibility • Bathrooms • Walking path for seniors • Playground o Nature walk • Play area • Fitness trail • Would like more children to have ability to walk to Oak Grove Elementary • Walkability, bike - ability, connectivity to Roanoke River Greenway • Housing in moderate /affordable price range • Pet - friendly apartments • Live /work /play developments with apartments, condos for young adults o Condos for sale • Housing for both empty- nesters /singles and young professionals • Family housing -would like more families here • Trees, landscaping, streetscaping • Garden center, farmer's market as healthy community catalysts Churches • Placemaking • Stimulate and grow Community • Route 419 is too much of a barrier • Safe walkability • Connectivity across jurisdictional boundary • Central gathering space • Places to meet your neighbor • Neighborhood park Oak Grove CENTER Planning Study Survey Results February 1 - April 7, 2018 595 English Responses 32 Spanish Responses Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey Q1 How often do you visit or travel through the study area? (Choose one) Answered: 563 Skipped:0 Every day 1 -3 times per week 1 -3 times per month 1 -3 times per year Never 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Every day 54.00% 1 -3 times per week 28.24% 1 -3 times per month 11.37% 1 -3 times per year 3.91% Never 2.49% TOTAL OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -2 304 159 64 22 14 563 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey Q2 What time of day are you usually in the study area? (Check all that apply) Answered: 563 Skipped:0 Early morning (before 8 a.m.) Daytime business hou... Lunchtime (11 a.m. -1 p.m.) Early evening (6 p.m. - 9... Late evening (after 9 p.m.) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Early morning (before 8 a.m.) 40.67% Daytime business hours (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) 63.06% Lunchtime (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.) 30.20% Early evening (6 p.m. - 9 p.m.) 65.90% Late evening (after 9 p.m.) 24.69% Total Respondents: 563 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -3 229 355 170 371 139 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey Q3 What is the main reason you travel to or through the study area? (Choose one) Answered: 563 Skipped:0 I live in the ■ study area I work in the study area I own a business in ... I own property I in the study... I own both a business and... I eat at ■ restaurants ... I shop in the study area I have appointments... ' drive through the... I have no relationship... Other (please . specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES I live in the study area I work in the study area I own a business in the study area I own property in the study area I own both a business and property in the study area I eat at restaurants in the study area I shop in the study area I have appointments in the study area I drive through the study area RESPONSES 35.70% 201 7.28% 41 0.71% 4 1.07% 6 0.71% 4 8.53% 48 3.73% 21 4.62% 26 27.89% 157 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -4 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey I have no relationship to the study area 2.84% 16 Other (please specify) 6.93% 39 TOTAL 563 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -5 What is the main reason you travel to or through the study area? (Choose one) Other (please specify) I shop, appointment, eat and drive through the study area. I go to church near Oak Grove. I run and exercise live near it visit the shops spectrum type gym Schools in the area Visit Family Live near (1/2 mile) from study area I live very close to the study area and drive through the area to and from home. My parent works at the school My neighborhood borders the study area I live AND work in the study area Family in the area. I'm a former resident. work Have family in study area Family is in the study area Do business in the area but office is not located there Live just outside area I live very near the study area I work very close to the study area Live and Work in study area drive to work, drive to kid's school, family live in study area, family Visit Family I live on border of study area Relatives live in the study area I shop & eat in the area Multiple: Eat at restaurants, shop, drive through area Only travel through between Salem and Roanoke County. I generally consider this a boring area of town. Family lives in study area I built The Glen condos, Glen IVY condos and homes. Family lives in study area I live in an area neighboring Oak Grove so I frequent the area at all times I visit people in that area family member in property area You need to allow multiple checks here.... not just one OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -6 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey Q4 What do you like best about the study area? (Check all that apply) Answered: 527 Skipped: 36 Convenient 65.28% location Schools 31.31% Businesses 30.17% Neighborhood 42.13% Mountain views 43.26% Other, 4.93% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Convenient location 65.28% 344 Schools 31.31% 165 Businesses 30.17% 159 Neighborhood 42.13% 222 Mountain views 43.26% 228 Other 4.93% 26 Total Respondents: 527 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -7 What do you like best about the study area? (Check all that apply) Other (please specify) Suburban feel It's 'home.' I was born and raised in Roanoke County - went to College and came back home to start a family. The schools are worse, the violent crime rate is higher, but it's still a safe community considering. The single family residential character of the area The ease of access to all points on 419 and Grandin road area. lovely Here's the Scoop Ice Cream shop feels like home Restraunts I had to answer the question. Area too congested hate the area due to that I live here Hard to say, becuase it it my work commute and I never stop. Also, becuse I commute through the area I should answer question 6 with N /A, but that is not an option of the "required" question. I like my private back yard, woods and mountain views It really needs a grocery store Country living close to town Medical offices The McDonald's drivethrough! Not overcrowded all of the above Nothing. It feels like a dead area to me. Restaurants It doesn't feel crowded. Relaxing and easy to access. Privacy /Low traffic on Keagy Road I like some of the businesses but wish there were more! It's where I grew up I live in the area SW OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -8 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey Q5 Do you think positive developments are occurring in the study area? (Choose one) Answered 527 Skipped 36 Strongly agree ■ Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree 0% 10% ANSWER CHOICES Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree TOTAL 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% RESPONSES 8.35% 39.66% 31.31% 16.13% 4.55% OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT .: • 44 209 165 85 24 527 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey Q6 Do you think the study area has potential to be better than it currently is? (Choose one) Answered: 527 Skipped: 36 Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree 0% 10% ANSWER CHOICES Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree TOTAL 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% RESPONSES 66.03% 24.29% 6.64% 1.71% 1.33% OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT .M 348 128 35 9 7 527 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey Q7 How safe is the study area in the evening (6 p.m. - 2 a.m.)? (Choose one) Answered: 527 Skipped: 36 Very safe Somewhat safe Somewhat unsafe Not at all safe 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Very safe 55.22% Somewhat safe 39.85% Somewhat unsafe 4.17% Not at all safe 0.76% TOTAL OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 613-1 1 291 210 22 4 527 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey Q8 Does the study area currently have distinct or unique qualities that make it stand out from other parts of the Roanoke Valley? (Choose one) Answered: 527 Skipped: 36 Yes No 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes 40.42% No 59.58% TOTAL OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -12 213 314 527 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey Q9 What are those distinct or unique qualities? Answered: 200 Skipped: 363 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -13 What are those distinct or unique qualities? Open -Ended Response Everything located along Franklin Road Views of mountains. Route to Salem. So good for shopping. Due to being relatively undeveloped, it has a nice feel to it. Well maintained Relatively well maintained. Nice SAFE neighborhood. Love to see the mountains, nice restaurants to meet with friends Nice - peaceful neighborhood!! Not available to outsiders - monitored by family residents!! It is a beautiful area with diverse businesses, residences, schools. It offers a pleasant experience to both passersby, and residents. It functions well for all those people as it currently exists and requires no imagining from government. Access to schools, hospital, restaurants, grocery stores The location is adjacent and connected to several neighborhoods. The 419 corridor connects SW County to Salem and the 1 -81 corridor. The Lewis Gale Hospital campus is nearby along with several other prominent businesses. Unique shops,mountain views No drive through fast food. It has a lot of high value, easily accessible from a principal arterial road (Rt. 419) undeveloped land. The area and surrounding areas contain schools, country clubs, hospitals and high value residential properties. Views of Sugar Loaf Mtn, etc County owns the wooded property around Oak Grove elementary and old Allstate building. Walk ways or trails could be built to safely connect neighborhood to new businesses in that building and Kaegy Village. It is quiet and not overly developed Lots of grass and trees in both the medium strip and in front of businesses. mix of housing and businesses close to each other - close enough to walk to. Cleaniness of most subdivisions, caliber of people living in this area. Both City and County Business. Close to neighborhoods and schools Location and convenience to other parts of the valley Restaurants, Shops, Specialty Markets Convenience Hub Location The location contains the McDonald's that is famous with roanoke kids for the play area. funliness Southwest Roanoke County hub good people Close enough to busy areas without being one. community feeling Nice area with nice surroundings location, views, close to everything It has major potential that has not been taken advantage of yet. Good location The ice cream shop is a wonderful addition as well as the keagy village is so aesthetically pleasing with the buildings and the field convent location Mountain views OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -14 It's kind of like a small town. It has great potential with Keagy Village and the Food Lion shopping center. It is near the Greenway. ITS COOL safe place I think the Kippy's Kustard is unique to the area. It has Consignment 419. The business are very open and the neighborhood areas are very well placed it has a little bit of everything Its chill Schools and restaurants Has views of the mountains as well as several restaurants. Oak Grove Elementary Safe, pretty, potential for success Beautiful, fun to be in the area, and some kind people safe place, on way to shops and restaurants Oak Grove Park idk It just looks nicer and alot more well put together idk The mountains and location Businesses Despite the proximity of residential parcels including a significant number that are high density, this area is not walkable. The ribbon of 419 cutting through the center is a deterrent to walking. Even though there are stores or restaurants I might go to on foot, if I'm going to have to drive my car along or across 419 to get to them, then I will just drive to somewhere else to shop and eat like the Grandin area or Towers because it's easier to build in some healthy walking in those places where there are nice sidewalks. Not overly commercial. I like the area of trees with no buildings. That's very important to not have solid stores for better quality of life. Close to everything, but doesn't feel it. Private, quiet, beautiful views Businesses not found in other areas of town. Views, Neighborhoods, Churches, Jamison's Orchard, Keagy Village Location. Location. Location. I'm not sure. It just feels different. Convenience of being close to Salem areas & Roanoke, Cave Spring Close proximity of residential and commercial Quiet, safe area. Beautiful tree lined neighborhoods with pretty, undeveloped land areas. Historic quality neighborhoods with creeks and mountain views Intersection of two major highways. Mountain views, Keagy Village is very nice left blank The elementary school is wonderful! Close to Salwm and Roanoke for family activities. Close to Lewis -Gale hospital. Close access to 1 -81 for travel. Friendly, great scenery (mountain views), neighborly feel. Nature and privacy related to owning a house there. Great mountain views, close to Salem, Roanoke county and city High economic mobility, great folks OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -15 The pretty mountain views and the neighborhoods. The concentration of business, schools, mixed residential We live here Keagy Village. Nice section of 419 for travel. Pretty mountain views in area. Good mix of housing and business, in good proximity to each other, good schools, good lay of land. Easy to get to salem, Grandin Crt, Raliegh Crt, and the Brambleton area. Close to home. Traffic is not as bad as Tanglewood or Valley View areas. It is naturally undeveloped and there is not a lot of traffic within walking distance of neighborhoods, yet still a safe area its got abig retaining wall and alot of close stores close to Salem, close to Roanoke City, close to river, parks, mountains. near a hospital, greenway, neighborhoods that would greatly benefit from sidewalks We're set back from 419 and adjoin green space, so there's lots of quiet, privacy, wildlife and beautiful views. convenience without scarifying neighborhoods attractive, clean, high potential Bedroom community on the county side of 419. Retail and professional business along 419. Close to grocery store, hospital, 1 -81, 581 Certain restaurants Easy Parking. Not crowded. Good demographics, Good traffic count. scenic view. Major retail Corider Still has some green space while being close to commercial properties. Generally has higher socioeconomic families living in the area which have more disposable income than many other areas. Has some of the best schools in the Roanoke Valley. great community We have greenways and areas that are fun. The Mountain View ... other than that not much but it does have potential. Convenient Open Spaces Beautiful views great schools Open space to add restaurants and greenways Dunkin Donuts, Jersey Mike's Nearness of everything mountains Mountain View, great area for outdoor dining ... like the popular Grandin Road, Village Grill. Great medical/ office area to support growth area. Lovely neighborhoods and good schools. Medical facilities. It's a quiet, safe area. It's Oak Grove. It's been a nice, quiet area and it needs to stay that way. The wooded undeveloped area around Hidden Valley Middle school. I like that my home backs up to the wooded area and not houses or businesses. Close to both Roanoke and Salem, easy access to interstate 81 as well as a lot of surrounding communities The style of the homes, the established greenery in the neighborhoods, the large lot size of many of the homes, the lovely churches, the traffic is not congested like Cave Spring / Tanglewood area. It feels homey and safe. View of Sugarloaf Mt Mountains are close. It feels narrow OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -16 The people surrounding the area and the business's that are in the area. unique businesses and close proximity to neighborhoods Safe and stable neighborhood Generally good development in past (some exceptions) Stable neighborhood Reputation for excellent schools Development usually high quality with a few exceptions (McDonalds and deteriorating Oak Grove Plaza) Nice area that has a small town feel without the crazy small town people Shopping areas. Good traffic flow The close proximity to the City of Roanoke gives this area a unique advantage for economic development. mom and pop stores, safe location, good restaurants, convenient access to shopping, new vistar eye center and businesses in keagy village Families and community pride Access to all types if stores and entertainment. Nice neighborhood. But 419 is a mess. Conveniently located between downtown roanoke and salem. Good school system Good schools Overall, it is a nicer place. It's in that beautiful area that isn't city or suburb, but it's not the middle of nowhere Not overcrowded or overdeveloped Beautiful views Safe close to both salem and downtown The area and the neighborhoods No easy short route from most of Roanoke. Nice neighborhoods all around. A good mix of residential and commercial with fantastic views and close proximity to Salem and Roanoke nice energy feel in the area potential to be even.more of a gathering area Quiet area, potential for great business growth It is convenient to most all areas in Roanoke. Very central location Shops, businesses, Drs offices and restaurants. a mix of business and residential safe and family feel Convenient, great mountain views, good neighborhoods Lots of parking. Easy access. Surrounded by established neighborhoods that provide value to the community at large. The established neighborhoods around it that blend in with the surrounding mountains. You feel nature all around you, yet there is no lack of amenities. Most of the buildings have been beautifully designed as well and are very classy. Mountain View's, opportunities for growth Already has many desirable qualities and businesses, needs to be developed beyond what it is now, has so much potential that is not being realized Very family friendly The views Convenient location, anxious for growth There are still stretches of Rt 419 that are natural and not developed (mostly west of Keagy Village). The views and fall foliage is nice. OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 613-17 Great people and a great community. Space, accessibility. Location. It is convenient to both the downtown city and Salem. Shopping, schools, restaurants are all no more than 10 minutes from each other. Convenience Mountain views, Keagy Village has the potential to be the nicest shopping complex in the valley (tied with West Village) Proximity to neighborhoods and businesses Pretty area. Good traffic patterns. There is a very large and diverse population that uses this area for various reasons. Good mix of restaurants, other businesses, road access, and recreational facilities. Unique businesses Nice neighborhoods and people Convenient for business and neighborhood Beautiful land behind it. Nice small area feel, like a town center Aquatic adventures There are some good locally owned restaurants. I think the newer buildings, especially Kaegy Villiage, are quite nice. I wish there were more businesses there. Oak Grove plaza could use some sprucing up. Privacy /low traffic area off Keagy (Hidden Valley area); affluent community environment Great parking and traffic flow Mountainscape, cityscape views. Bisected by 419, borders with more progressive Salem Mountain views. Equidistant between two large population centers with lots of amenities - Roanoke City downtown and Salem City downtown It's feels like a dead zone between cave spring corners and Lewis gale hospital Easy access to grocery stores, restaurants and many other businesses. mountains views, neighborhoods Nice neighborhood The McDonalds is very unique. open, attractive areas with room for parking. Wide roads without businesses stacked right next to them. More of a "village" or neighborhood center... not a destination for out- of- towners. It is more of a little shop town. I always feel safe in this area! Mountain Views, clean buildings, established businesses. restaurants, nice homes Established neighborhoods with large lots and trees. live theater, some green spaces, empty businesses Keagy Village up scale housing Highly traveled area for people that live outside of the area. Mountain View's from Keagy Village. Surrounded by high -end neighborhood. Great schools neighborhoods with little traffic and easy access to a community park Rural, small community feel, while being right in the middle of a well traveled busy section of the county OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -18 You have not yet destroyed it by widening the roads. Keagey Village is horrible and ruined that part of the neighborhood. Tell me how that was economic development. This is a place where people are happy with small older homes Quiet, safe, access to salem and SW county Unique scenery, lovely private lakes, easy access to navigate the valley Homes on larger lots, quiet, sprawling, safe OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 613-19 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey Q10 What form(s) of transportation do you use in the study area? (Check all that apply) Answered: 492 Skipped 71 Car ' Walk ' Bike Bus Carpool Taxi I Uber /Lyft �s Other (please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Car 97.97% Walk 23.17% Bike 10.16% Bus 2.44% Carpool 2.44% Taxi 1.02% Uber /Lyft 3.05% Other (please specify) 2.85% Total Respondents: 492 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -20 482 114 50 12 12 5 15 14 What form(s) of transportation do you use in the study area? (Check all that apply) Other (please specify) Jogging airplane heelys run plane /boat RADAR You do realize there is no bus service in the study area, don't you? wheelchair RADAR if necessary can walk to Fire Stone to pick up car running Not possible to walk safely along 419 or Keagy Rd 12 -14 passenger wheelchair accessible van OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 613-21 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey Q11 What is your opinion about traffic circulation and the road network in the study area? (Choose one) Answered: 492 Skipped: 71 Very convenient Somewhat convenient Neither convenient n... Somewhat inconvenient Very inconvenient 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Very convenient 19.72% 97 Somewhat convenient 38.82% 191 Neither convenient nor inconvenient 22.97% 113 Somewhat inconvenient 15.45% 76 Very inconvenient 3.05% 15 TOTAL 492 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -22 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey Q12 What is your opinion about walking in the study area? (Choose one) Answered: 492 Skipped: 71 Very convenient, Somewhat. convenient Neither convenient n... Somewhat inconvenient Very inconvenient 0% 10% 20% 30% ANSWER CHOICES Very convenient Somewhat convenient Neither convenient nor inconvenient Somewhat inconvenient Very inconvenient TOTAL 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% RESPONSES 4.67% 23 11.99% 59 19.72% 97 27.64% 136 35.98% 177 492 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -23 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey Q13 What is your opinion about riding a bicycle in the study area? (Choose one) Answered: 492 Skipped: 71 Very convenient' Somewhat. convenient Neither convenient n... Somewhat inconvenient Very inconvenient 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Very convenient 3.86% 19 Somewhat convenient 7.32% 36 Neither convenient nor inconvenient 20.93% 103 Somewhat inconvenient 30.69% 151 Very inconvenient 37.20% 183 TOTAL 492 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -24 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey Q14 What are the most important transportation issues in the study area? (Choose three) Answered: 492 Skipped: 71 Traffic congestion Traffic speeds Pedestrian accommodatio... Bicycle accommodatio... Bus service Bus stops /shelters Accessibility (ADA) other (please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES 60.16% 296 Traffic congestion 27.03% 133 Traffic speeds Pedestrian accommodations (accessible sidewalks, crosswalks, lighting) 70.73% 348 Bicycle accommodations (bicycle lanes, Share the Road signs, bicycle racks) 35.98% 177 13.01% 64 Bus service Bus stops /shelters 4.67% 23 Accessibility (ADA) 6.91% 34 Other (please specify) 7.52% 37 Total Respondents: 492 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 613-25 What are the most important transportation issues in the study area? (Choose three) Other (please specify) I think it's fine the way it is No concerns - leave it alone!! I don't believe there are any transportation issues to be addressed here. There aren't any issues with traffic The majority of residents who live in this area travel outside this area for work, or are retired. The majority of residents own cars and during the morning and afternoon commute, traffic can become congested, but only on Rt. 419. Neighboorhood traffic does not backup at all. There are no safety issues riding a bike in the area, unless it is to cross Rt. 419. There is very little need to accomodate pedestrians or bicycles and the amount of people who would utilize bus service in this area is very small because the majority of people can afford alternate methods of transportation. Accommodating the minority (bus service /bicycle patrons) would be at the expense of the majority (personal car patrons). street illumination at intersections We are able to navigate the current roadway system with ease. It will become a mess if you start putting "traffic calming" measures in place as was done on Rt.24/ Bullet Ave in Vinton (off - kilter medians, narrowed road widths, etc). That created a disaster! traffic patterns are inefficient older people being generally bad drivers. turning onto 419 from Stoneybrook and Glen Heather Dr. is VERY dangerous no planes /boats I'm concerned about people who try to walk or drive a mobile chair across 419 none traffice congestion at certain times of the day I, like many families would like to be able to buy groceries nearby Bike lanes and signage are not safe nor popular accommodations. We need off road, separated bike /walk trails /greenways idk Intersections signal timing Better public transportation This neighborhood does not need more businesses thus more traffic - or more people, thus dangerous elements, entering the area. theres a garst mill greenway but there is no way to walk their from any of the neighborhoods, adding sidewalks to all the neighborhoods would help create a more community and walkable atmosphere Need traffic light at Stoneybrook and Electric Road Need traffic light on Stoneybrook and 419 People block intersections, especially the intersection at Oak Grove Elementary. If you are waiting to turn left to go up by Oak Grove, people block it and you can't get across when there is a red light. Sailfin and step -in signs block intersection view people running red lights Need more traffic lights on electric or round about too hard to get out ofchurches and neighborhoods safeky Vehicular access to businesses Secondary road conditions OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -26 I really really wish there were more sidewalks. None of the neighborhoods I've seen have side walks even on the heavily trafficked roads. none Traffic lights need to be timed better. poor traffic signal timing drivers making u -turns Do not widen the roadsM OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 613-27 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey Q15 What type of transportation and streetscape improvements would you most like to see and /or use in the study area? (Choose three) Answered: 492 Skipped: 71 Road safety 27.85% improvements Sidewalks and crosswalks Bicycle lanes 22.97% Greenways or shared use... Mass 10.57% transit /bus... In 54.67% 67.07% Landscaping 29.88% Street trees M 13.21% Pedestrian -scat 10.98% ed lighting Bus shelters' 3.25% Benches , 4.67% Trash 2.85% receptacles Gateway /welcome - 11.18% signage uniq... Other (please specify) 5.89% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES Road safety improvements Sidewalks and crosswalks Bicycle lanes Greenways or shared use paths for pedestrians and cyclists Mass transit/bus access RESPONSES 27.85% 67.07% 22.97% 54.67% 10.57% OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -28 137 330 113 269 52 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey 29.88% 147 Landscaping 13.21% 65 Street trees 10.98% 54 Pedestrian - scaled lighting 3.25% 16 Bus shelters 4.67% 23 Benches 2.85% 14 Trash receptacles Gateway /welcome signage unique to the study area 11.18% 55 Other (please specify) 5.89% 29 Total Respondents: 492 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -29 What type of transportation and streetscape improvements would you most like to see and /or use in the study area? (Choose three) Other (please specify) I like it the way it is None - leave the area alone!! If private property owners wish to change their properties, I see no issue with that. If government wants to impose some new zoning or preferential treatment on the area to fulfill some expectation, I do see a negative issue with that interference. None. At all. I approve of the beautification in the area, but if I wanted to live in the city I would've moved downtown. I do not approve of spending tax payers money on 'accommodations' that do not accommodate the Oak Grove residents. Please, no more of the circular roundabouts and stop narrowing the width of the roadways. Add Trees or Shrubs on medians to help ensuring the division of North /South bound lanes. Add419 N(north) and 419 S (south). easier access points for vehicles Get rid of Electric Road then maybe you can consider putting in things like sidewalks, crosswalks, trees Recycling imagine subway surfers: real life edition runways /ports I'd like to see the cigarette butts cleaned off the streets in Roanoke County. ADA compliant road crossings with delayed signals Traffic Circle Enforced speed limit It's a pretty area and the people are wonderful, the issues are not aesthetic but practical and business development focusing on growing families is the most critical issue Low speed electric transportation lanes more street lights Please leave this area alone. Keagy Village destroyed a historic school house and acres of animal habitat. What a disaster. Please don't take the rest of our woods just to give us more empty storefronts would love to see updated street lights with character, cuter street signs and neighborhood signage, increase trees and better landscaping and better care of the study area Traffic light at Catholic church ADA Accessibility The park and Oak Grove Elementary need to have better lighting and maybe even security cameras. There is a lot of things that happen in those areas at night. People will use the trail behind the houses as well for getting away and doing things they shouldn't be doing prohibit sailfin and step -in signs that block intersection view, not signage in the medians or shoulders. Upgrade ugly Oak Grove strip better traffic light timing Keeping trees along 419 cut back so you can see when pulling across traffic OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -30 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey Q16 What types of businesses are most needed in the study area? (Check all that apply) Answered: 475 Skipped: 88 Personal services... Professional services... Retail /Shopping Restaurants ANSWER CHOICES Personal services (Beauty Salon, Dry Cleaners) Professional services (Doctors, Attorneys, Accountants) Retail /Shopping Restaurants Entertainment Industry Other (please specify) Total Respondents: 475 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% RESPONSES 24.42% 116 15.58% 74 72.00% 342 73.68% 350 56.84% 270 3.79% 18 12.42% 59 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -31 What types of businesses are most needed in the study area? (Check all that apply) Other (please specify) We have beauty salons, a dry cleaners, a dentist, some shopping, a grocery store, some restaurants - we do not need entertainment or ANY industry!! Nothing is "needed ". As businesses develop and grow on their own, the area will develop and evolve independent of government interference. VABC None. At all. There are many locations sitting vacant (Kagey Village comes to mind) which can be utilized by any of the aforementioned commerical businesses. There is no 'need' for any business and this should be left to the private developers. Grocery store Motorcycle, bike, games center for the youths. Grocery /specialty stores vape shops none chickfila!!!!!! please, no more restaurants. Obesity is at an all -time high. No bars please Please put in a Chick- fil- A!!!!!!!! McDonalds is the only option for miles Brewery and Cultural Centers No response given I definitely miss the Northwest Hardware that used to be in Southwest Plaza. drugstore ABC store. no additional needed Health (bike rental), unique grocery, performance park for live music more activities for people with developmental disabilities Really don't know - I just pass through and never stop...... Even with changes I would likely still only use the area as a passthrough We already have all that is needed A good coffee shop, a star bucks would be great, and somekind of grocery store. I am becoming a single issue voter on this and when I speak to my friends they are as well. Grocery Grocery store option other than Food Lion A Nice Grocery Store I feel as if it has a good mix now. Schooling coffee shops There are enough of these already. I don't think the immediate area needs more businesses Wine Bar Coffee shop. Restaurants that aren't chains or fast food. Grocery traders joe Gas stations We need nothing we don't have. OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -32 It's fine the way it is! Don't need more businesses. its seems like mostly professional buildings and offices, some personality some "higher end" retailers, panera and starbucks would do excellent:) Doesn't matter as long as it is high quality (McDonalds has become an eyesore) High end grocery store; high end restaurants (McDonalds was an unsightly addition to the area) Wegmans Grocery Store Arts /culture Businesses with high paying jobs - $80k+ BAR!!! we don't want increased traffic in our neighborhoods though All of these already exist. Anything that is fun and not boring. Chain businesses that are unique to the area and not already here. This creates a reason to head there. Probably fine as it is, in regards to this question traders joe Parks and recreation center coffee shop We have these Businesses to retain and grow restaurant demand OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -33 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey Q17 What types of housing are most needed in the study area? (Check all that apply) Answered: 475 Skipped: 88 Single family homes Townhouses Duplexes Apartments Rental properties Retirement communities - Assisted living /nursi... other (please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Single family homes 57.05% 271 Townhouses 36.42% 173 Duplexes 10.32% 49 Apartments 2589% 123 Rental properties 10.11% 48 Retirement communities 13.89% 66 Assisted living /nursing homes 5.68% 27 Other (please specify) 13.89% 66 Total Respondents: 475 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 613-34 What types of housing are most needed in the study area? (Check all that apply) Other (please specify) Already a good mix No answer Let the free market and existing zoning dictate housing in the area. All of the above housing exists currently in proximity and no additional is "needed" None. At all. There is no'need' for housing in this area and any development should be carried out by private developers. We live here because we like the rural feel of our neighborhoods. We do not need high density housing. NO section 8 or other low income housing! Retirement communities Patio or Tower living. Live /Work spaces None there are already many homes in the area Condominiums none affordable for 18 yr olds that want to live on their own Need to get developers to start buying and renovating older homes instead of building new ones. Oak Grove neighborhoods are looking trashy and run down. They need improvement too. i dont know These options already exist. New housing should only be built on land that is converting from commercial. none I had to answer the question. I'm not really sure of the housing demand. Condos would be nice though. low income for independent living left blank left blank left blank Plenty of a variety of housing now! Mixed use Developed to maximum now anything else would destroy the beauty here As a resident in the Crest Hill area, I am seeing a decline in the neighborhood and an increase in rental property. I feel a revitilization of the neighborhoods with an emphasis on decreased rental properties and more single family residences being owned is very important. An increase in apartments concern me because the schools shifted a lot of the area to Green Valley due their high apartment "transient" rate. With the pines, the villages, Witnerberry, and Sugar loaft and Oak Grove apartments I am not sure we need anymore. Better zoning enforcement is needed there has been a rotten tree in the front yard of a rental house on Cordell for at least 6 months. The ladder has been setting agianst that house the whole time too. None. We have enough I feel it has a good mixture now. No opinion affordable patio type homes Pet park None. Nothing needs to be done in this arena. OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -35 UPSCALE Apartments but not within the neighborhood more like Richmond /ShortPump street with business below with gyms, parking, and lofts on top There seems to be enough housing. one level single family homes Patio homes Affordable housing. Grants to restore older homes. They can't even populate all the townhouses or whatever has been built in the Keagy Village area. Why build more ?? none Don't know Not sure None. There is already a variety of housing in the area. Condos All of these already exist. Not familiar with housing options in the area. No Opinion NONE So many old people reside in this area FYI so anything that would change that. Anything but retirement communities... There is already a good mix of housing in the area Not sure Dog park In the area outlined in the study, housing is not an important consideration. Lots of housing options just outside the study area. Mixed use buildings No new housing needed; too built out now vertical mixed use with affordable housing included housing options are suitable Updated apartments and empty- nester homes are needed there is plenty of housing No other housing is needed in the study area. OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -36 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey Q18 What additional features are important to you for the future success of the study area? (Check all that apply) Answered. 475 Skipped: 88 Aesthetics /char 62.74% acter Public outdoor 58.11% spaces Events /activiti 42.74% es Walkability 63.58% Bikeability 33.26% Easy to get to 37.05% Transportation 14.95% hub /connecti... Jobs /employment 28.84% Public 20.63% services (tr... Daily services 19.79% (banking,... Housing 16.21% availability Other (please ■ 7 79% specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90 % 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Aesthetics /character 62.74% 298 Public outdoor spaces 58.11% 276 Events /activities 42.74% 203 Walkability 63.58% 302 Bikeability 33.26% 158 37.05% 176 Easy to get to Transportation hub /connectivity /multi -modal access 14.95% 71 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -37 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey Jobs /employment 28.84% 137 Public services (trash collection, Police, Fire and Rescue, libraries) 20.63% 98 Daily services (banking, Laundromat) 19.79% 94 Housing availability 16.21% 77 Other (please specify) 7.79% 37 Total Respondents: 475 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -38 What additional features are important to you for the future success of the study area? (Check all that apply) Other (please specify) Keeping the suburban feel Area is fine as it is!! Government should not attempt to force an area to conform to its perceived needs. Let private property be and do not influence an area's success. This area is fine just the way it is Much more frequent street cleaning, with particular attention to gutters would make more sense than all this "reimagining." Bus access none fun things to do outside that are close to home people under the age of 64 1 have lived in the Oak Grove area for 20 years and feel it has all we need except for better shopping. However, what we have just needs updated so the area doesn't look so old and run down. It doesn't make sense that Roanoke County provides no recycling for their neighborhoods in or near the study area better design for people rather than cars, buses, etc. Street trees, parklike plazas, benches, public wi -fi spots Recycling wheelchair accessibility Enlarge Oak Grove Park The ability to not drive 20 minutes for groceries Grocery stores and Starbucks. I'm surprised this area does not have a better grocery store option and a Starbucks. A Nice Grocery Store I just visited Winter Garden and Winter Park in FL recently. I do not think you will ever get Oak Grove to that type of neighborhood, or if you would want to.. Waliking and biking is difficult on Electric road and I am not sure a bike lane is the fix. While I can go the back way Grandin Rd from Anthony's to Glen Heather is very scary, maybe this would be a better entrance for walking and biking. To make the city and county side more unified you need a better way to cross Electric Road. Car - friendly improvements Recycling The area needs a central place people can get together with restaurants and outdoor music area for smaller events. Please no more public safety buildings. I think we have more than enough. Traffic control and safety We're fine, thanks. Leave the area alone. Greenway Greenway Safe Not every linear foot of Rt 419 needs a building. Child friendly outdoor spaces Anything fun and entertaining Not sure OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -39 Road diet and multi -modal connectivity /safety No more banks. The old BB & T is empty. The old Valley Bank building near Lewis -Gale is empty. No need for a laundromat, there is one on Brambleton Avenue. Find a good higher end restaurant for Keagy Village. Restaurants Keep the cut through traffic out and we can walk in the street. County needs recycling! OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -40 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey Q19 What issues related to economic conditions could be improved? (Check all that apply) Answered: 475 Skipped 88 Notenough variety or... Notenough variety or... Health and 37.89% prosperity o... Notenough 16.42% locally - owne... More 36.84% events /activ... Need for 22.11% mixed - use... Competition 12.21% from other... Safety /security 14.32% 60.84% 61.47% More 13.47% large- scale... More 13.47% small - scale... Other(please ■ 7 58% specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Not enough variety or quantity of retail stores 60.84% 289 Not enough variety or quantity of restaurants 61.47% 292 Health and prosperity of existing businesses 37.89% 180 Not enough locally -owned businesses 16.42% 78 More events /activities 36.84% 175 Need for mixed -use buildings with retail, office, residential 22.11% 105 Competition from other areas 12.21% 58 Safety /security 14.32% 68 More large -scale employers 13.47% 64 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -41 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey More small -scale employers 13.47% 64 Other (please specify) 7.58% 36 Total Respondents: 475 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -42 What issues related to economic conditions could be improved? (Check all that apply) Other (please specify) Roanoke County needs to keep the area the way it is - stop spending our tax payer money!! Mass transit Free market and private enterprise will shape the area. This is as it should be. The area is fine the way it is Spend less money on public - influenced business. Safety of Cyclists & Pedestrians Let's reimagine Roanoke County / City lowering our taxes (real estate, personal property, rain tax, trash fees, etc) and leave the development of private property to the private sector. cute outdoor seating restaurants or more popular things like 24 hr "cookout" restaurants with milkshakes and fries There are no parks within walking distance. Public internet available low- income housing Small businesses have left the area (Consignment 1st and Roanoke Bagel) Missing a good grocery store and a Starbucks A Nice Grocery Store idk Higher Quality Restaurants Plenty of empty spaces at Keagy Village already. Trader Joes Stop building offices and adding low- quality, strip mall businesses. Preserve existing green spaces and views. The State Farm building is still empty, and the powers that be want to build more. Ridiculous. Get a decent business in the old Allstate building the location is so great, the schools are great, it should attract young families and young adults but it looks so blah and outdated and uncared for. Revitalize Oak Grove Plaza (at least a decent roof and fence at McDonalds) Oak Grove Plaza needs an upscale remodeling with businesses to draw in customers (McDonalds is an eye sore) Many of the buildings look old and sad. 419 is a major through -way. Whatever is done, traffic conjestion should be a major concern. It should not be seen as a neighborhood center like the Grandin Village or the like. Needs more business that is fun and not boring. unsure Beauty, it's ugly, needs to look more upscale Need to fill Shops at Keagy Village. Need high end grocery. Starbucks or local coffee shopw Greenway connection in either direction Need businesses to fill empty buildings such as Keagy Villiage and old Allstate building Update stip Mall building and remark parking lot. Ugly building, very poorly laid out parking lot This area just seems to be a pass through between Southwest County and salem. There is a "dry- spell" of activity between Brambleton Ave and Lewis -Gale hospital. I think bringing parks and recreation to this area that will make it a destination are important. need to connect to greenways OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -43 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey Q20 What land use - related issues could be improved? (Check all that apply) Answered: 475 Skipped: 88 Transitions into... Greater variety of... Greater variety of... Preserving historic... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Transitions into surrounding neighborhoods 56.00% 266 Greater variety of commercial options for businesses 35.37% 168 Greater variety of housing options 24.84% 118 Preserving historic structures and sites 19.37% 92 Zoning regulations are too restrictive 6.95% 33 Zoning regulations are not restrictive enough 6.32% 30 Other (please specify) 10.53% 50 Total Respondents: 475 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 66 -44 What land use - related issues could be improved? (Check all that apply) Other (please specify) No answer No answer none - find another job for Phillip Thompson - put him on school improvement in general - or get rid of him - taxpayer waste of money!! Government should quit attempting to control /restrict /restructure an areas' development. Protect the interest of those tax paying property owners by NOT changing current zoning. land is already FULL None. At all. Preserve the surrounding residential areas by keeping high traffic commerical service from dominating the area. No additional multi - family housing. Build that elsewhere! buildings closer to the street so people don't have to walk across parking lots to get to businesses - need sidewalks connecting housing and businesses Clearer zoning regulations allowed in residential neighborhoods that have Leased housing. Example couple leaves a leased house and the new leasee's bring a full grown pig into the house. not enough space for buildings none I don't know anything about land issues, and it won't let me click none. Crest Hill, Sugarloaf and Castle Rock neighborhoods need improvements. Residents need to clean up property. Although I hope to have more commercial options, I also want to preserve as much green space as possible. That is as important to the health of a community as retail (which I hope will pick up). Roanoke County already destroyed the artist's home near Hidden Valley School and ruined the H.V. with Keagy Village Had to answer. left blank More apartments more public paces: plazas, parks, etc The destruction of the existing forest behind Keagy Village idk Too much development. water drainage issues exist in many areas and cause flooding in basements. This is an issue throughout the cave spring area and should be taken into account when any new constructions impacts drainage. I don't like to see all the signs and banners flying along 419 in the Oak Grove area- looks trashy That preserving of historic structures is a joke after what's already been done. And we certainly need no more commercial enterprises. Don't understand the question improve the look of the neighboorhoods, add sidewalks, add nice looking signs, add round abouts or more traffic lights on 419 (left turns are scary), sidewalks and access to greenway would make the area more competitive- a lot of families prefer county schools and the location is super convenient but it just lacks the neighborhood feel raleigh court/ south roanoke /wasena has, it feels forgotten Improve shared outdoor space Zoning regulations should not be made less restrictive OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -45 Zoning regulations should NOT be reduced. The surrounding neighborhoods /property values should be protected and enhanced versus harmed. I'm not sure Don't mess up the traffic flow on 419. No opinion. Not sure upgrade the current buildings. more green space around oak grove especially mcdonalds side. looks shabby I have no knowledge of land use and therefore nothing to add. More businesses and outdoor improvements, in the neighborhoods around the oak grove area: better and more attractive street signs with character, better neighborhood signs (this is the "crest hill" neighborhoods , sidewalks, street lamps and sidewalks, if the county takes more pride in how things look it will improve everything- young people are flocking to the city be of the neighborhood feel but we have better schools so improve the look of things and the development will come Physical development needs improvement. At present, development is ugly and does not encourage investment. zoning regulations that encourage redevelopment and improvement Who actually has knowledge of land use related issues and can answer this question? Vertical housing - Denser What land is available now for development? Who approved very poor location for church being built now? Very bad for home owners near the structure and access to property does not appear to meet conventional regulations for this use. refilling the "old "Allstate Building No opinion Transition does not need to extend any further into the residential areas. Keagy Village is a prime example. This land should have been left as residential. don't know OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -46 Oak Grove Center Planning Study Survey Q21 What else would you like to tell us about the study area? Answered: 187 Skipped: 376 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -47 What else would you like to tell us about the study area? Open -Ended Response I like this area. Need places to meet people. Public library? All of Roanoke needs more sidewalks and greenways expanded. We live very close to the study area and want to keep the suburban feel. I do not want traffic on 419 slowed down, so I do not want businesses close to the street where you have pedestrians right up against the road, like Grandin Village. Great location. Any access. Needs more housing opens. Traffic congestion is a problem now, needs correction asap. Widen your horizons. Go to Bent Mountain and look at this area. Lots of opportunity in this area. Vistas will draw visitors. I feel i got my point across with the questions. Leave us alone and quit spending our hard earned taxpayer money!! Certain areas present speed limit, traffic congestion. Additional traffic in neighborhoods could present greater likelihood for accidents and less appeal for new home owners. Police presence would be essential. Please build greenways in Roanoke County. We have lived in Roanoke County for two years now and have to drive to the City or Salem to get to the greenways. We would also love for Roanoke County to add recycling services to the trash pickup. Aesthetics of Oak Grove Plaza are terrible. Needs to be demolished and completely rebuilt. n/a The area is fine just the way it is. There is nothing that needs to be done to it or taken away from it. Representing the people of the Oak Grove community is more important than representing the people who temporarily visit the community for a service. We have a great community and we like it here. Why is the county forcing their agenda on us? Why are you spending our tax payer dollars on this? It is not needed. This is not the purpose of local government. Attention to the basics, as opposed to grandiouse plans, would make more sense. I would like to see recycling containers more conveniently located and emptied more frequently as well. It would be great if they would make the ordinance for fencing so that the "bad" side had to be placed toward the person who is putting up the fence. it has a lot of potential to be a cute and vibrant village center where people feel safe walking from home to the store or restaurants. crossing 419 on foot - not just at the light - needs to be made safer for residents. I am excited that this area is getting some attention finally. I have lived here for 40 years and there has been no new building for the community except Keagy Village and the Greenway. Then, Keagy village building came to a halt... it just now building up. Dated none Old /poorly designed buildings are an eye sore. Entire area is very dated with very little to draw consumers. It's a small business area. Just looks a little outdated in the Food Lion and McDonalds strip malls, a little sprucing up would go a long way Cooperate with Roanoke City to improve Grandin Road with sidewalks and bike paths. It's already nice, but making it into possibly a large scale shopping outlet could benefit roanoke county with tourists. They have a good school already, so it should be important to make sure that the project doesn't interfere with the school & transportation to & from. OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 613-48 I like the area, it is just run down and unsafe at times. I think this area has significant potential to become an even larger hub within the Roanoke Valley. not much It seems to work well, with the exception of traffic flow. This area could add to Roanoke's unique and beautiful features. It is important that the county takes advantage of areas like this one. Environmental awareness for this area such as adding more trees is very important. i would like to see an all night fast food restaurant that i can go to at 2 am when i have a sweet tooth like cookout or steak and shake It's cute and a little run down, but it has promise so I hope it becomes fulfilled nothing The main thing that needs to be done is adding safe sidewalks to walk to different places in the study area. There is so shopping and nothing to do teenage area i Ilike it the area is very calm and peaceful It would be cool to turn into an outdoor mall. It looks very bland. Not much color or plant life. sidewalks around the streets for more easy access Would love to see entertainment areas, green space /recreational areas, and improved accessibility in the area. A sports complex open to the public to increase fitness and provide higher numbers of people in the area for businesses to thrive. Ive only been there in the park once in my life I think it's pretty cool, you just need more retail /shopping and I think it would increase traffic. I go to Dunkin Donuts, like, every day though. A good investment would be like a cute drive -in movie theater and /or more places like Pop's. Kids nowadays are all about the aesthetic, plus I genuinely would roll up. There are nicely kept neighborhoods back behind Keagy Village but the rest of the Oak Grove neighborhoods are getting very trashy and run down. I see no point in the city and county spending tax payers' money to revamp the Oak Grove area for businesses if you are not going to revamp the neighborhoods. Crest Hill neighborhood especially is looking very trashy due to so many rental homes and people leaving trash in their yards and broken lawn mowers and vehicles. If developers would start buying homes in these neighborhoods and renovate them, improve the neighborhood, then these neighborhoods would be nicer to live in and there wouldn't be a need for new homes in this area. These older homes have a lot of character but just need updated. I would like to see higher property values and home selling prices in these neighborhoods. And when it comes to adding more residential housing, please keep in mind that Oak Grove and Hidden Valley schools are pretty full and cannot handle a moderate to large increase in students. OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 613-49 Oak Grove area is SEVERELY lacking in restaurants and retail. It is too heavily populated with businesses and office buildings. Oak Grove would highly benefit from a Target store, a Chick -fil -A and ethnic restaurants open for dinner. Keagy Village is a gorgeous property that is mostly empty. Why is that? It has great potential for restaurants and smaller scale retail stores. I live in Fairway Forest and for me to get to a Target or a Walmart, I have to drive at least 15 -20 minutes. Could a Target store go in where VA Corp is? It's a complete waste of prime real estate and seems empty. I really hope some big changes happen soon! Glad to see this study happening. Please add my email address to any updates that go out about these plans. bethCgross @gmail.com Because there are so many children near the area, there needs to be more entertaining things to do when it's not warm outside, we cannot always take them to the park. I have lived in the Oak Grove area for 26 years, raised my children here, and worked here. It is a great place to raise families, but, in order to keep young adults in this part of the Roanoke Valley, I would like to see more entertainment and retail options, as well as easy access to recreation areas (including ball fields / soccer fields. I also think that it is important for young people to have a close connection to the community outside of school. It needs more quality food and housing to actually attract the younger community. I've never been there and have no idea what it even is. Needs a lot of entertainment bringing more food and retail shops into the Roanoke area will be beneficial, an entertainment area like an IMAX theater would be really awesome, and sidewalks are always a great way to encourage people to visit and allows them accessibility they do not have access to right now. more food places and shops it is great but it needs more small business to improve it well being over time It is a great place to live and I personally enjoy the area ' jhecwdvmxmbjlcekwshgbo; jr4ebwibrjegdbsknmebgkjkbvrf2fekwbvjkrn. wfednvlme ,fwnl,efwnnik,vnrm,efwbbvl mr4ewbjk.vb4elwfnvlr, wefqlrw. egbnfvr4l .ewfvnkl4nk3refv /tvl;rnik' PLEASE BRING IN A MOES OR CHICKFILA more restaurants Include more shopping, the study area is located in a wealthy area and I believe stores would have good sales. Its great I think it should not be urbanized too much, but a green way and other activity areas would be an improvement. I think it has the potential to look really nice and pretty but right now it's almost an eyesore with how things are set up /arranged Modernizing the area while making it more accessible for pedestrians is vital. That being said, residents of the area tend to like things the way they are so too much too soon will cause for pushback. More zoning - property kept up - too much rental property that tenants do not maintain and neither does owner. Stoplight at Stoneybrook and 419. No U -turn at Stoneybrook and 419. RADAR/ Valley Metro cooperation between city and county. Expanded routes, smaller vehicles. Expanded hours of service. Coordination between transportation and Valley Metro and private Uber /taxi service. I love living at Fairington Apartments. I have been on disability and have lived here over 12 years. Excited that city and county are trying to come together to make our community in the Oak Grove area better. Like the idea of one stop shopping and things to do inside and outside OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 613-50 Will Bent Mountain undergo a Planning Study Survey after it is destroyed by the Mountain Valley Pipeline? Please don't make it too urban. We appreciate the suburban feel with trees and empty spaces. could be a great area and destination if you could get out of the 1960 mentality of urban /rural planning As a resident, I'm not interested in added traffic brought in by retail stores. But, being able to walk to a nearby restaurant (and not fast food) with an outdoor bar would be desirable. Maybe it's my age and the fact I don't like to cook. Best of luck with your study!! NA Too much Traffic!!! Road surface conditions are horrible and what businesses that are there are horrible Look at turning lanes /adjusting entrance to Oak Grove school. Very difficult at times to enter/ exit with traffic coming from 419 and the two exits of Southwest plaza /Sunoco on that side. Would like to see Oak Grove park updated & better connected to school - similar to Darryl Shell /Penn Forest. All the ideas I heard were amazing. We like our area the way it is and don't want another "upscale Keagy Village" shoved down our throat! We also are not in favor of having our property taken away for the development of a greenway. We need a progression plan: 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, 15 years, 20 years. Plans, not concepts. Would like to see it pedestrian friendly with nice businesses to frequent by bike or foot. Oak Grove Plaza facelift. It is good to know there is an interest in improving the area. My family & I love it here; but there are improvements that could & should be made. It should not take until 2040 to make improvements be a reality. We just moved to Oak Grove near the elementary school last summer. We LOVE Roanoke County Parks & Rec and the Greenways! But no programs or Greenways are here. Yes close with Brambleton Center and Salem Greenways but not IN Oak Grove. Don't know if it's feasible but just would like it to be considered. :) Hoping you do not ruin the property behind our houses to connect to businesses. All of the businesses and the park are easily accessable now. We do not want more business or a greenway we bought the houses for the privacy and nature in the back since the front street is so busy and noisy. The problem with walking is the way the cars speed down these roads. There was too much development around this area that has caused all of this traffic congestion. Keagy Village was not successful and I hope another mistake is not made. Why destroy more land and our property values? We do not want that and will boycott just like we did with Keagy Village.. Please, support a grocery store in our area, everything else is moving along. Also, do something about the opiod epedemic and don't allow pill doctors (ex blue ridge pain management) This area is nice and I would consider living there if there were a better grocery store option and a Starbucks. Lots of upside. Area would benefit greatly from a new grocery store. That one change would attract more restaurants, office users, and residents to an area already valued for its excellent elementary school. Most importantly a new grocery store would be a great amenity for current residents who are under served with respect to quality grocery shopping options. OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -51 It would appear from areas I have been around the country; planned communities are the future. Oak Grove being an established community; needs to find ways to develop that same feeling of community and small business. What is being done to attract new homeowners and keep them from leaving the community to satisfy their personal and professional needs? The geography is going to be a challenge. a block either way presents you with some hills which preset a challenge for walking and biking. It would be nice to have an area where you could park and then be able to walk to the area shops and restaurants. I miss ACE hardware that was at South West Plaza, and the Big Lots that was at Oak Grove. Currently Keagy Village seems remote to Oak Grove. I am concerned that the area will turn out to be like Keagy Village where the Forest was cut down and there are not many businesses to justify it. would be nice for a third lane on 419. Living in the area, I always get stuck and it can be quite annoying. It has great potential nothjing By other types of housing (apartments or townhomes), I meant new ones. We have some that are very run down and don't make the area look very desirable. As someone who owns a home a few blocks from this study area, it would be a real boost to the area and a sense of community if these areas (the surrounding residential, transition zones, and commercial spaces) were walkable and bikeable. Please don't make the same mistakes you did with Keagy Village, a mostly empty eyesore that invaded the neighborhood and paved the way for the really ugly "Townes" of Hidden Valley. Let's keep the commercial stuff on 419 where it belongs. I would love to be able to walk from my neighbor to retail shops and restaurants. Don't fix something that is not broken. Enhance the area through good proven design concepts that are not costly. Improve functionality of vehicular access. Don't initiate traffic calming techniques that become mistakes in reality. I suggest that any design process should involve visits to the area at different times of the day to get a reference of the issues that should be addressed. We have everything in the area that almost works, what we need is to tie it together logically. Excited that you all are looking into this. With the Medical /Research that is growing over at VTC, we can capture a lot of new homeowners. Oak Grove mall needs to be redeveloped. would love to see more updated new commercial shopping centers developed with good new upscale stores /restaurants to the area. Oak Grove is a great place to live but the 419 area is OUTDATED... there are some nicer neighborhoods and /or streets close by that could sustain some quality businesses. Right now we have to DRIVE a bit to do anything. The area is in danger of becoming a charm -free, over - developed commercial mediocrity. Keagy Village desperately needs an anchor store. It will be economically fragile until that happens. Tax incentives to make that happen should be considered if they haven't already been. Roanoke is a lovely place to live and all areas of the county don't need to be the same- The Tanglewood area changes will not work in the Oak Grove area which is mostly single family homes. With the proximity to Lewis -Gale Medical Center as well as being the "central" area of Electric Ave. This area could be a real social hub for Southwest County and parts of Salem. We need a community pool to tie into the surrounding schools. One big community pool that allows the Elementary, middle and high the ability to give lessons and hold aquatic events. Needs more events /activities and spaces to do things for young people /young families with kids. OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -52 Looks old and not updated. Makes it seem like we are a bit of an impoverished area. I know that updates are expensive, but they are also necessary to make /keep the living area viable. 7�7 More greenway; easier access to surrounding homes It is so beautiful with the mountains and the woods. Please do not forget the natural beauty of the area. Love the area, think that it has lots of opportunities for growth and improvement. Homes are old, overpriced, and in poor condition. Please, if you have to spend unnecessary money on unnecessary changes to an area, find another. Leave the Oak Grove area alone. My family has lived in that tract for 31 years. We don't need more buildings or homes or trees cut down. Get a few businesses in Keagy Village that yall ruined the landscape for and let that be it. That was a horrible idea in the first place. I wish the housing immediately adjacent to Hidden Valley Middle School was reannexed into the County. It is ridiculous that my home is adjacent to Hidden Valley Middle School Property and the school as close to walk as the bus stop for the city school bus. I pay an astronomical amount of tuition in order to have my daughter attend a county school that is literally next door to my home. Area is dated, inconsistency in quality of buildings and businesses I would love to see it better connected to both Roanoke and Salem for pedestrians and bicyclists Na I like this part of town because it's near other areas with more activity but I like the quiet neighborhoods. I don't want to lose the quiet neighborhoods to booming business and entertainment. Please consider improving the aesthetics on 419 leading up to Oak Grove too, the road between brambleton and oak grove is dangerous and lacks care and beauty:) We moved to the Sugarloaf Estates neighborhood 31 years ago because this was a highly respected community with excellent schools. Restrengthening the Oak Grove area will maintain and increase property values for homes and businesses and make our quality of life even better. It needs a complete face lift. The buildings need updating. Do NOT bring in low income housing!!! There are a lot of families, so kid oriented and places and businesses would be helpful. Do not overdevelop, simply adding greenway, bike space, outdoor family friendly. If must bring large scale business, make use current available space in keagy village and old allstate park The area is nice but 419 is dangerous. Especially for home owners trying to leave the neighborhoods NA N/A Roanoke could use an arts and culture district. Downtown is nice but not that easy to get to and you have to fight with everyone else who is down there on the weekends Would like small family owned businesses. Do not want big chain stores, or more traffic. Like the area peaceful. Please keep the area classy and safe! There are many young people in this area who want a closer bar. Not fast food, not take out, access to sports and alcohol, so they have a cheaper uber or the option to walk. We bought our house about 6 years ago. We are close to Keagy Village and would love to see more restaurants and shopping going in there. OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -53 Both the Food Lion and the McDonald's plaza are out of date and need a face lift. I would like to see less traffic cut through on Norwood St (speed humps to slow thru traffic down or discourage cut through to Grandin from 419) 1 would like to see something done with the All -State building and a good park. It needs an update for sure. More landscaping to make it greener in the business areas. The storefronts in Oak Grove Plaza and at the Food Lion shopping center need updating and the parking lots need to be updated as well. The businesses moving in are great but there are still alot of empty areas in Keagy Village and the old Allstate building. Potential for a multitude area like Short Pump, VA. High income area... disposable income there. when you bring more people to the area, you also bring more problems. We don't want strangers having the ability to easily access our neighborhoods. We have children who play in this neigh borhood.Also keep in mind that when doing the projects, traffic will be a nightmare for us. We like living here because we can easily travel to restaurants and stores. We don't want the added traffic of people coming here. This area is more of a "pass -thru" area than a center for business and housing. Too much "NIMBY" reaction against development from adjacent residential neighborhoods. If any place in the Valley has the profile for Trader Joes, Keagy Village is it. The fact that no one has gone to the company with stats and the land and told them why it is pefect is beyond me! Friends have nicknamed this the "Bermuda triangle of Roanoke ". It fits; there are no distinguishing businesses or characteristics. Na The area has aged. It needs to be made more attractive for younger families Advertise what Oak Grove is in the study zone with signs /banners to make residents proud and visitors know what the name of the area is. Many names know with SW Plaza, Sugar Loaf Farms, and Keagie Village The area has a great mix of residential and commercial. But it is lacking a large enough base of restaurants, retail and entertainment. People will want to stay in the area for that. Traffic congestion is terrible during morning and evening rush hour. I avoid the area during those times. Food Lion, UPS store, Dunkin, and Anthonys are most used. Appreciate the sofa place. miss the consignment store. the mcdonalds is depressing inside. It would be nice for the area to be able to handle the amount of traffic that passes through, encourage pedestrian traffic, as well as being aesthetically pleasing. Nothing comes to mind right now. Sailfin and step -in signs block intersection view and make the study area feel cheap and dirty, Nothing Fewer parking lots, electric car charging stations / bike and pedestrian access, focus on sustainable design Overall, we love the area, but would welcome any improvements. The county desperately needs a centrally located commercial big box store, preferably a Target. Valley View is not convenient, and even the current Walmart locations are not very convenient to many in the county. Make sure the study area includes beautifying electric all the way from oak grove to McVitty stoplight Location is very good. Desperately needs pedestrian access and improved accessibility for cars and pedestrians to businesses and neighborhoods. Too much pavement. It is not a "place "; the area is just several shopping centers along a large highway. Agree that it can be more. Oak Grove area is tale of 2 cities - Oak Grove shopping center is rundown and unattractive /uninviting while Kaegy Village is very attractive and inviting but not able to obtain tenants. OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -54 This area should become more of a neighborhood activity hub, encompassing the elementary school, park, and commercial areas - human -scale instead of auto - centric Shopping centers need updated and modernized, with more restaurants with sidewalks and bike lanes added, to make it more pedestrian and bike friendly. My husband owns a physical therapy clinic (with additional commercial space) in this study area. I moved to this area more than a year ago and notice that it has the potential to be so much more. Right now, the area lacks character and feels like a place you pass through to get to Salem or Tanglewood. Making it a destination -- particularly the Keagy Village area -- should be the county's No. 1 priority. Plenty of people live on this side of town, but we are under - served, particularly with restaurants and retail. Now that Famous Toastery and OrangeTheory have moved into Keagy, it is starting to feel like things are buzzing. I hope the Keagy developer finally leases the anchor restaurant space and that the property in the back gets developed. I'd be happy with either town homes /duplexes or additional retail /restaurant, if it's planned in a thoughtful "town center" kind of layout that integrates housing. The intersection of Keagy and Electric also needs a crosswalk and traffic - slowing measures -- you are taking your life in your hands if you try to cross Electric Road now. Thank you for asking for our opinions! this area needs quick recovery - not 25 years out. Oak Grove Plaza is really a disgrace. So dated and an eyesore in the neighborhood. With Allstate sold and getting new occupants - plus Lewis Gale - will hope that new investment, enhanced by County streetscapes, etc - will bring much needed new life to that center in particular. Updates to both SW Plaza and Oak Grove Plaza. Both are tired looking, particularly Oak Grove Plaza. The office complex next to Oak Grove Plaza is ugly and poorly designed for traffic and visibility. people drive to fast in the neighboorhoods Sidewalks and any sort of streetscaping would be great. I think more retail /restaurants are coming regardless, which is also great. Love Keagy village now that there is some tenants in there The area feels like it has been left in the 70s. Update landscaping and local events but you need someplace to hold them like the 6 acres behind the old Allstate building. Keagy village is a start but encourage more of that development. Indoor /outdoor music venue would be great Seems like a small study area. Why not include the business rental spaces and church behind Oak Grove Plaza? Nice area Kegey Village is very underutilized. Nice place needs more businesses. Allstate needs to be filled by a new business. This would increase business to stores in the area. n/a Would like minor growth in business. I grew up in Oak Grove and I returned here with my family. This area needs an overhaul and I am excited to see what develops in the coming years. For the love of all things holy, make it walkable. We can't cross 419 without taking our lives into our hands. We can't walk to the grocery store. the area is surrounded by lovely neighborhoods that don't have access to the area businesses. If I'm going to get into my car and drive to the grocery store, I'll head up to Aldi where at least I'll save some money. There's a Food Lion a block away from us! Rethink use of Oak Grove Plaza. MacDonald's causes traffic hazards and congestion. It is a nice area ... do not screw it up ! More living communities (apartments, town homes, etc) that cater to a younger generation Seems a wider median for cars wanting to turn LEFT on to 419 would help them get into traffic easier. Like at Gatewood, Glen Heather and Stoneybrook. It's hard to get into traffic on 419 when turning left without a light many times. OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 68 -55 419 is a main traffic corridor. Anything that impedes traffic is a mistake. Buffering residential areas with green space would be helpful. It's time for Roanoke to develop with higher standards. Ashville, NC is an excellent example for our area to emulate. Keagy Village was a mistake. It is almost empty. Oak Grove Plaza needs a face lift!! It looks terrible compared to Southwest Plaza. Southwest Plaza is great!! We don't need any more banks, grocery stores, restaurants, doctors, dentists, eye doctors or churches. Your task should be to fill all current vacant buildings. Leave the Via property alone!!!!! Leave the wooded property behind the old Allstate /Oak Grove Elementary alone!!!!!! nothing We do not want rental housing in this area More green please! Sidewalks to Oak Grove Elem. would be especially helpful. Keagy Road should be widened to allow foot /bike traffic from Fairway Forest to Keagy village. For this to be truly successful you will need bike lanes and /or sidewalks and /or greenways feeding into this area from adjoining neighborhoods. That will be a tough sell. Your definition of economic development is not ours. We don't want fancy buildings that end up being empty ( Keagy Village). Or businesses that move across town and leave buildings empty (Allstate) Create an environment that draws and supports businesses... low taxes and minimal regulation. This will create demand for more service businesses What about all the water issues in the neighborhoods Neighborhood annexed from county 1979 There are few reliable storm water systems We really just want to be left alone except that we do expect the trash to picked up and the roads plowed We have no parks, no greenways or curb and gutter Honest Y we will forego that is the above services are delivered timely Commercial encroachment needs to be addressed... if you want taxpayers to stay Thanks for asking Trader Joe's would be nice OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -56 Oak Grove CENTER Estudio de Planeamiento Resultados de la Encuesta OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -57 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Q1 �Que tan a menudo visita o viaja por el area del estudio? (Marque solo una respuesta) Answered: 32 Skipped:0 Todos los dias 1 a 3 veces por semana 1 a 3 veces por mes 1 a 3 veces por ano Nunca 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Todos los dias 15.63% 1 a 3 veces por semana 31.25% 1 a 3 veces por mes 25.00% 1 a 3 veces por ano 6.25% Nunca 21.88% TOTAL OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -58 5 10 8 2 7 32 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Q2 �Usualmente a que hors del dia se encuentra en el area del estudio? (Marque todas las respuestas aplicables) Temprano por la manana... Horas laborales de... Hora del almuerzo (11... Temprano por la noche (6p... Tarde por la noche (despu... 0 0% 10% ANSWER CHOICES Temprano por la manana (antes de las 8am) Horas laborales del dia (8am a 5pm) Hora del almuerzo (11 am - 1pm) Temprano por la noche (6pm - 9pm) Tarde por la noche (despues de las 9 pm) Total Respondents: 32 Answered: 32 Skipped:0 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT RESPONSES 18.75% 50.00% 21.88% 53.13% 12.50% 6 16 7 17 4 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Q3 �Cual es la razon principal por la que viaja por o al area del estudio? (Marque solo una respuesta) Answered: 32 Skipped 0 Vivo en el area del... Trabajo en el - area del... Soy dueno /a de una empresa ... Soy dueno /a de' una propieda... Soy dueno /a de una empresa ... Como en restaurantes... - Voy de compras en et area d... . Tengo citas o compromisos ... Conduzco por el area del... tengo . nin inguna... Otra: ■ 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES Vivo en el area del estudio Trabajo en el area del estudio Soy dueno /a de una empresa o negocio en el area del estudio Soy dueno /a de una propiedad en el Area del estudio Soy dueno /a de una empresa o negocio y de una propiedad en el area del estudio Como en restaurantes en el area del estudio Voy de compras en el area del estudio Tengo citas o compromisos en el area del estudio Conduzco por el area del estudio RESPONSES 15.63% 12.50% 3.13% 3.13% 0.00% 28.13% 6.25% 0.00% 15.63% OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -60 5 4 1 1 0 9 2 0 5 WED. Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center No tengo ninguna relaci6n al area del estudio Otra: TOTAL 6.25% 2 9.38% 3 32 # OTRA: DATE 1 corte el pelo 2/22/2018 3:07 PM 2 i take my sister to school 2/22/2018 12:51 PM 3 this is dumb 2/22/2018 12:15 PM OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -61 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Q4 �,Que es to que mas le gusta del area del estudio? (Marque todas las respuestas aplicables) Answered: 31 Skipped:1 Ubicaci6n conveniente Las escuelas Las empresas o negocios Los vecindarios Las vistas de las montanas Otra: 0 0% 10% ANSWER CHOICES Ubicaci6n conveniente Las escuelas Las empresas o negocios Los vecindarios Las vistas de las montanas Otra: Total Respondents: 31 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% RESPONSES 48.39% 41.94% 12.90% 38.71% 32.26% 6.45% # OTRA: DATE 1 hospital 2/22/2018 3:09 PM 2 None 2/22/2018 12:15 PM OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -62 15 13 4 12 10 2 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Q5 �Usted piensa que hay desarrollos positivos clue estan tomando lugar en el area del estudio? (Marque solo una respuesta) Answered: 31 Skipped:1 Muy de acuerdo ■ Mas o menos de acuerdo Neutral Mas o menos en desacuerdo Muy en desacuerdo 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Muy de acuerdo 9.68% Mas o menos de acuerdo 22.58% Neutral 48.39% Mas o menos en desacuerdo 12.90% Muy en desacuerdo 6.45% TOTAL OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 613-63 3 7 15 4 2 31 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Q6 �Usted piensa que el area del estudio tiene potencial para ser mejor de to que es ahora? (Marque solo una respuesta) Muy de acuerdo Mas o menos de acuerdo Neutral Mas o menos en desacuerdo Muy en desacuerdo 0 % 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60 % 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Muy de acuerdo 29.03% Mas o menos de acuerdo 32.26% Neutral 35.48% M6s o menos en desacuerdo 3.23% Muy en desacuerdo 0.00% TOTAL OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -64 9 10 11 1 0 31 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Q7 � Que tan segura es el area del estudio (entre 6pm y 2am)? (Marque solo una respuesta) Muy segura Mas o menos segura Mas o menos insegura Nada segura 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Muy segura 29.03% Mas o menos segura 41.94% Ws o menos insegura 25.81% Nada segura 3.23% TOTAL OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -65 9 13 8 1 31 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Q8 �Actualmente el area del estudio tiene cualidades distintivas o unicas que la distinguen de otras partes del Valle de Roanoke? (Marque solo una respuesta) Answered: 31 Skipped:1 Si No ANSWER CHOICES Si No TOTAL 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% RESPONSES 54.84% 45.16% OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 17 14 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Q9 Por favor diganos cuales son esas cualidades distintivas o unicas: Answered: 17 Skipped: 15 RESPONSES DATE Hay mucho espacio libre entre Ichiban y Dunkin' Donuts que se podrla usar para construir edificios 2/22/2018 3:33 PM interesantes. En vez de los edificios aborridos. Es en una unica locacion. 2/22/2018 3:15 PM No 2/22/2018 3:14 PM It's compact, local, and safe. 2/22/2018 3:13 PM No 2/22/2018 3:10 PM Famous Anthony's es un vecenidor que es muy importante a la Roanoke comunidad 2/22/2018 3:10 PM Los restaurantes, y el tipo de gente que vive alli. 2122/2018 3:10 PM no se 2/22/2018 1:16 PM comida 2/22/2018 12:58 PM buena vista, y un bueno ubicacion 2/22/2018 12:57 PM no se 2/22/2018 12:53 PM it is beautiful 2/22/2018 12:52 PM Me gusta los naturales 2/22/2018 12:52 PM I like the trees 2/22/2018 12:52 PM Hay algunos restaurantes en esta zona y varios negocios. Tiene escuela primaria excelente. 2/22/2018 11:37 AM Zona especial 2/20/2018 3:41 PM Bonita 2/16/2018 5:47 PM OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -67 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Q10 �Que formas de transporte utiliza en el area del estudio? (Marque todas las respuestas aplicables) Carro A pie tl: Bicicleta Autobus Comparte vehicuto... Taxi Uber /Lyft - Otra: 0% 10% ANSWER CHOICES Carro A pie Bicicleta Autobus Comparte vehiculo (Carpool) Taxi Uber /Lyft Otra: Total Respondents: 31 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% RESPONSES 90.32% 9.68% 22.58% 9.68% 19.35% 0.00% 12.90% 6.45% # OTRA: DATE 1 Mi Coche 2/22/2018 3:22 PM 2 Mi carro. 2/22/2018 3:18 PM OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -68 28 3 7 3 6 0 4 2 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Q11 �Cual es su opinion sobre la circulacion de trafico y la red de carreteras en el area del estudio? (Marque solo una respuesta) Answered. 31 Skipped:1 Muy conveniente Mas o menos conveniente Ni conveniente ni.. Mas o menos inconveniente Muy inconveniente 0% 10% ANSWER CHOICES Muy conveniente Mas o menos conveniente Ni conveniente ni inconveniente Mas o menos inconveniente Muy inconveniente TOTAL 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT RESPONSES 16.13% 61.29% 12.90% 3.23% 6.45% .:.• 5 19 4 1 2 31 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Q12 �Cual es su opinion sobre caminar o andar a pie en el area del estudio? (Marque solo una respuesta) Answered. 31 Skipped:1 Muy conveniente ■ Mas o menos conveniente Ni conveniente ni.. Mas o menos inconveniente Muy inconveniente 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Muy conveniente 9.68% Mas o menos conveniente 35.48% Ni conveniente ni inconveniente 22.58% Mas o menos inconveniente 19.35% Muy inconveniente 12.90% TOTAL OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -70 3 11 7 6 4 31 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Q13 � Cual es su opinion sobre andar en bicicleta en el area del estudio? (Marque solo una respuesta) Answered: 31 Skipped Muy conveniente Mas o menos conveniente Ni conveniente ni... Mas o menos inconveniente Muy inconveniente 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Muy conveniente 16.13% Mas o menos conveniente 22.58% Ni conveniente ni inconveniente 22.58% Mas o menos inconveniente 19.35% Muy inconveniente 19.35% TOTAL OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -71 5 7 7 6 6 31 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Q14 �Cual es su opinion sobre montar bicicleta en el area del estudio? (Marque solo una respuesta) Answered: 31 Skipped 1 Congestion del trafico Velocidad del trafico Adaptaciones para peatones Adaptaciones 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% para bicicletas ■ Servicio de 41.94% auto us 38.71% Paradas de autobus /... 12.90% Accesabilidad (ADA) 29.03% Otra: 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Congestion del trafico 41.94% 38.71% Velocidad del trafico 12.90% Adaptaciones para peatones 29.03% Adaptaciones para bicicletas 3.23% Servicio de autobus Paradas de autobus / Casetas de autobus 6.45% Accesabilidad (ADA) 6.45% 3.23% Otra: Total Respondents: 31 # OTRA: DATE 1 nose 2/22/2018 1:16 PM OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -72 13 12 4 9 1 2 2 1 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Q15 �Que tipo de mejoras de transporte o paisaje urbano le gustaria ver o utilizar mas en el area del estudio? (Marque tres respuestas) Answered: 31 Mejoras de seguridad vial Ace y panes de peatones Canales para bicicletas Was verdes o caminos... Transporte colectivo /... :0 Paisajismo o jardineria Arbolado cle canes Iluminaci6n a nivel peatonal Casetas de ■ autobus Bancos o, banquetas Recipientes de basura Entrada /' avisos de... Otra: 0% 10% 20% 30 % 40 % 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES Mejoras de seguridad vial Aceras y pasos de peatones Canales para bicicletas Vias verdes o caminos compartidos para peatones y ciclistas Transporte colectivo / acceso a autobuses RESPONSES 22.58% 32.26% 35.48% 16.13% 9.68% OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -73 7 10 11 5 3 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Paisajismo o jardineria 25.81% Arbolado de calles 29.03% Iluminaci6n a nivel peatonal 16.13% Casetas de autobus 9.68% Bancos o banquetas 22.58% Recipientes de basura 0.00% Entrada / avisos de bienvenida unicos al area del estudio 3.23% Otra: 3.23% Total Respondents: 31 # OTRA: DATE 1 no se 2/22/2018 1:16 PM OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -74 8 9 5 3 7 0 1 1 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Q16 �Que tipo de empresas o negocios se necesitan mas en el area del estudio? (Marque todas las respuestas aplicables) Answered: 31 Skipped:1 Servicios personates... Servicios profesionale... Comercio / Compras Restaurantes Entretenimiento Industria. Otra: 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Servicios personales (Salon de belleza, tintoreria) 41.94% Servicios profesionales (Doctores, abogados) 35.48% Comercio / Compras 41.94% Restaurantes 70.97% Entretenimiento 48.39% Industria 6.45% Otra: 0.00% Total Respondents: 31 # OTRA: DATE There are no responses. OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -75 13 11 13 22 15 2 0 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Q17 �Que tipos de viviendas se necesitan mas en el area del estudio? (Marque todas las respuestas aplicables) Answered: 31 Skipped Viviendas unifamiliares Townhouses Duplexes Apartamentos Inmuebles para alquilar Comunidades parajubilados - Residencias asistidas /... ■ Otra: 0% 10% ANSWER CHOICES Viviendas unifamiliares Townhouses Duplexes Apartamentos Inmuebles para alquilar Comunidades para jubilados Residencias asistidas / Hogares para ancianos Otra: Total Respondents: 31 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% RESPONSES 29.03% 41.94% 25.81% 38.71% 9.68% 16.13% 9.68% 6.45% # OTRA: DATE 1 ningunos 2/22/2018 1:29 PM 2 yeah 2/22/2018 12:16 PM OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -76 9 13 8 12 3 5 3 2 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Q18 �Que otras caracteristicas o funciones adicionales le parecen importantes a Usted para el exito futuro del area del estudio? (Marque todas las respuestas aplicables) Answered: 31 Skipped:1 Estetica / personalidad Espacios publicos al... Eventos/ actividades Vialidad peatonal Vialidad para bicicletas Facil acceso Centro d transporte /... Trabajos / empleo Servicios publicos... Servicios diarios... Dide viva ncad ■ de viviendas Otra: 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Estetica / personalidad 51.61% Espacios publicos al aire libre 29.03% Eventos / actividades 41.94% Vialidad peatonal 29.03% 51.61% Vialidad para bicicletas Facil acceso 35.48% OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -77 16 9 13 9 16 11 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Centro de transporte / conectividad 19.35% Trabajos / empleo 12.90% Servicios publicos (Recolecci6n de basura, Policia) 19.35% Servicios diarios (Bancos, Lavanderias) 16.13% Disponibilidad de viviendas 9.68% Otra: 0.00% Total Respondents: 31 # OTRA: DATE There are no responses. OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -78 6 4 6 5 3 0 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Q19 �,CuMes asuntos relacionados a condiciones economicas pueden ser mejorados? (Marque todas las respuestas aplicables) No hay suficiente... No hay suficiente... . La salud y prosperidad ... Falta de suficientes... �. Mas eventos / actividades Falta de edificios de... Competencia de otras areas Seguridad Mas empresas grandes Mas empresas . pequenas Otra: 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES No hay suficiente variedad o cantidad de comercio No hay suficiente variedad o cantidad de restaurantes La salud y prosperidad de empresas y comercios existentes Falta de suficientes empresas o comercios locales Mas eventos / actividades Falta de edificios de use mixto con comercio, oficinas y residencias Competencia de otras areas Seguridad Mas empresas grandes RESPONSES 25.81% 45.16% 29.03% 32.26% 45.16% 22.58% 12.90% 16.13% 6.45% OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 613-79 8 14 9 10 14 7 4 5 2 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Mas empresas pequenas Otra: Total Respondents: 31 6.45% 0.00% OTRA: DATE There are no responses. OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -80 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Q20 �CuMes asuntos relacionados al use del terreno pueden ser mejorados? (Marque todas las respuestas aplicables) Answered: 31 Skipped Las transiciones... Mas variedad de opciones... Mas variedad de opciones ... La preservacion... Los reglamentos ... Los 'reglamentos ... Otra: 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Las transiciones hacia vecindarios en el alrededor 22.58% Mas variedad de opciones comerciales para empresas y negocios 35.48% Mas variedad de opciones de vivienda 38.71% La preservaci6n de estructuras y sitios hist6ricos 32.26% Los reglamentos de zonificaci6n son demasiado restrictivos 12.90% Los reglamentos de zonificacion no son to suficientemente restrictivos 3.23% 0.00% Otra: Total Respondents: 31 # OTRA: DATE There are no responses. OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN - DRAFT 6B -81 7 11 12 10 4 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Estudio de Planeamiento para Oak Grove Center Q21 �Que mas le gustaria decirnos sobre el area del estudio? Answered: 24 Skipped:8 RESPONSES DATE pinta un mural representando la cultura del Roanoke 2/22/2018 3:40 PM Nada 2/22/2018 3:29 PM Agregue mas lugares para los j6venes y mas cafeterias. 2/22/2018 3:24 PM Pueden pregunatar sobre el opionin de Johua Dimick porque el es trabjar en area del estudio 2/22/2018 3:20 PM resturantes 2/22/2018 3:17 PM Un locacion central 2/22/2018 3:13 PM Ilene las tiendas en Keagy y traer de vuelta Roanoke Bagel 2/22/2018 3:12 PM nada mas. muchas gracias 2/22/2018 3:11 PM No 2/22/2018 3:10 PM nada 2/22/2018 1:30 PM Si hubiera mas restaurantes y tiendas en mejor condici6n, mas gente comeria y haria compras 2/22/2018 1:15 PM alla. la escuela es buena 2/22/2018 1:14 PM Nunca 2/22/2018 1:13 PM tener mas cosas para hacer 2/22/2018 1:11 PM Los reglamentos de zonificaci6n no son to suficientemente restrictivos 2/22/2018 1:10 PM nada 2/22/2018 1:04 PM nada 2/22/2018 12:59 PM no se 2/22/2018 12:55 PM nothing 2/22/2018 12:55 PM nada 2/22/2018 12:55 PM nothing 2/22/2018 12:55 PM Nothing next time put this in english 2/22/2018 12:16 PM Nada gracias 2/20/2018 3:42 PM No gracias 2/16/2018 5:48 PM OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN — DRAFT 6B -82 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER Appendix 6 -C. Visual Preference Survey Results Town Center Mixed -Use 1 Floor Shopping Center Commercial Buildings Modern On- Street Mixed -Use Entertainment Complex Standalone Retail Big Box Anchor Stores 1111111111111111�wel A's 16 0 -- 31 4 0 • 45 - 2 92 2 4 13 0 18 0 20 4 51 0 0 6 0 26 6 32 6 5 0 4 0 22 5 31 5 1 1 5 3 7 10 13 14 0 9 1 21 6 27 7 57 Standalone Patio Home Connected -Row Patio Home Low- Density Housing 2 Floor Townhouse On- Street Parking Multi -Floor Duplex 3 Floor Townhouse with Garage 3 Floor Townhouse On- Street Parking 10 0 14 1 23 5 47 6 4 1 8 1 12 5 24 7 0 0 1 0 12 2 13 2 3 0 5 0 8 7 16 7 0 2 0 1 9 3 9 6 1 2 3 3 8 4 12 9 3+ Floors Traditional Village/Complex 3+ Floors Modern On- Street (Steeps) High- Density Housing 3+ Floors Modern Village/Complex 4+ Floors Traditional Multi-Building Cluster 3 -4 Floors Modern On- Street Block 4+ Floors Modern Multi-Building Cluster 8 0 6 1 8 3 22 4 1 0 6 0 7 0 14 0 0 1 2 2 10 2 12 5 0 2 0 3 8 9 8 14 0 2 1 7 6 4 7 13 0 15 2 10 3 20 5 45 Public Art Sculptures 4 Street Directional Signs 4 Placemaking Elements Community Little Free Libra 4 Virginia LOVE Brandin Art 2 Wall Art Murals 1 Community Chalkboard Wall 0 0 9 1 9 4 22 5 0 8 0 6 4 18 4 0 3 0 5 1 12 1 0 1 1 5 8 8 9 1 5 2 5 10 11 13 4 1 9 2 15 3 28 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER Outdoor Recreation Spaces Natural Water and Play Park 5 1 10 1 16 4 31 6 Gateway Fountain and Greens ace 4 0 3 3 13 3 20 6 Mid -Block Social Gathering Space 3 0 5 0 8 2 16 2 Community Do Park 1 4 4 1 16 11 21 16 Large Festival and Event Park 0 7 3 5 14 16 17 28 Recreational Sports Fields 0 3 5 4 1 19 6 26 Landscaping and Streetscaping Restaurant Outdoor-Seating 5 0 14 0 41 1 60 1 Street Trees 3 0 7 0 25 4 35 4 Street Island Landscaping 5 0 7 0 18 5 30 5 Pedestrian - Scaled Street Lighting 0 1 10 0 13 1 23 2 Landscaped Street Median 3 1 8 0 12 2 23 3 Sidewalk Rain Gardens 6 1 6 2 11 0 23 3 Pedestrian /ADA Facilities Paved Greenwa s 9 0 17 1 0 36 0 62 0 Residential Street Sidewalks 4 0 10 1 3 31 0 45 3 Main Street Sidewalks 6 0 10 1 0 25 0 41 0 Natural Surface Hiking Trails 8 1 0 12 1 0 19 3 39 3 Crosswalks at a Four-Way Stop Intersection 5 1 0 5 0 8 3 18 3 Marked Mid -Block Crosswalk 0 0 4 3 6 1 10 4 Bike Facilities Off - Street Bike Lane 2 0 5 0 19 6 26 6 Separated Bike -Ped Shared Path 3 0 6 0 13 3 22 3 Hi h Visibility with Striped Buffer 3 0 2 1 8 9 13 10 Buffered Cycle Track 2 4 2 5 10 9 14 18 Standard Striped Lane 2 0 4 5 2 8 8 13 Sharrow Share Lane with Cars 0 11 0 15 1 25 1 51 Transit /Rideshare Facilities Community Trolley 4 1 7 0 11 1 5 22 6 Bike Share Programs 0 3 6 1 8 2 14 6 RADAR & CORTRAN Service 5 0 6 0 3 6 14 6 Covered Bus Stops 0 1 6 0 5 4 11 5 Uber, L ft, and /or Taxi Cab 1 0 4 3 6 8 11 11 Valle Metro Bus System 2 0 5 0 5 14 12 14 6C -2 OAK GROVE CENTER PLAN DRAFT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER Appendix 6 -D. Draft Plan Reveal - Exercise Results Summary 1. Please share any thoughts about the Oak Grove Center Plan's Draft Vision, Principles and Core Objectives: Answered 27 1 Skipped 188 • The 419 corridor is already crowded with empty, unleased commercial space. Encouraging construction of larger spaces makes little sense. Traffic flow should be addressed by coordination of traffic lights, rather than the current and unnecessary stop and go traffic. Parallel bikeways and /or greenways should be included in plans. • Please discourage fast -food uses and other "drive- through" amenities in this area. If gas stations /fast food are to set up shop, they need to be contributing A LOT back to the surroundings and be good neighbors. • Not readable on -line. Image is too poor • Great idea! • looks good • Consider a walk -over pedestrian bridge from S.W. Plaza to Oak Grove Plaza. County needs to implement new Town Center type zoning to encourage mixed use buildings and greater density. Suggest lowering the grade of Rt 419 from Keagy Rd through the Oak Grove district to maintain traffic flow at -speed and improve pedestrian experience. • I love what I see and think it is an awesome idea to upgrade Oak Grove like the pictures I have seen though out this survey. • It is neat. • These are a lot of visions! Hope you can prioritize and accomplish a few right off the bat. No. 1 is pedestrian safety for people trying to cross 419 or get to Food Lion from the apartments across the street. • adding a bus route would allow more workers to the area • Visionary - Will give developers /County direction with community support. • There is a huge problem with people using the neighborhood behind oak grove as a cut through to get to 419. Unfortunately, the bigger and better you make oak grove the more people you will bring and the more they will use the neighborhood as a cut through from Brambelton to 419. This is a huge problem especially since people speed so much. Plus, don't waste money on art and small libraries, not many people use libraries now anyway, they use the internet. Also, please do not decrease the value of my home because you want to bring diversity (in terms of income) to the neighborhood. I worked hard (from being homeless) to be able to buy and afford a home in this neighborhood away from the lower income riff raff that I grew up around. allowing lower income families into the neighborhood only COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER opens doors for crime, mischief, and people who just do not care about their homes or how they look. I take pride in my home and my neighborhood and I do not want people who can not afford to provide up keep on their home and therefor their home decreases the value of mine. I am not being prejudice, but it is simply true. It is statistically proven that areas of lower socioeconomic status have increased crime rates, homicides, drugs etc. and I do not want this for the neighborhood my children are going to grow up in. Adding lower income housing or affordable housing so all walks of life can live in a good neighborhood is just crazy. That is simply saying that "you do not have to work hard to get out of the hood, we will allow you to live in a nice neighborhood no matter what." It is like giving out participation trophies even to those who don't want to work hard to be a good athlete. Everyone should be provided with equal opportunities as long as they bust their ass and work hard to get there! I am trying to provide my children with a life that I did not have, and I do not want my hard work going down the drain because people want to be politically correct and ensure that everyone has an equal chance. I was not given a hand out or a hand up and look at where I am now, and I am proud of myself and my family for the hard work that we have done to live in a neighborhood like Oak Grove. • 419 cannot support the addition of multi -story businesses and residential housing as traffic is congested with what we have now. Traffic studies need to be forefront before you look at a vision like this. • 1 think the concepts are well thought, but implementation will be important and property values for existing structures need to be maintained and /or improved by efforts. Care in selecting planting, furnishings, lighting, and improvements is most important. • This area loses power alot. It would be great to underground the utilities in the area -- this is a point I'm most excited about. The road network to 419 is already accessible. I'm not sure how much more accessible you can make it. Helping bring businesses and developments to the area - -- especially to the Keagy Village development would be great. The growth there over the past couple of years has been good to see. Updating the shopping centers around Route 419 Intersection at Carriage Lane and Grandin Road SW would immediately upscale the area. I do not agree with adding apartments in that area. There is already alot of traffic, and it would make it more difficult for everyone already commuting on 419. • The 419 can only take so much traffic. What we do should improve safety and liveability of Oak Grove, not downgrade it. It should not be too dense with buildings and traffic. It should maintain neighborhood convenience shopping, and a low -scale of development. Parking needs must be accommodated. • We have enough traffic, noise, and congestion in this area. 35 MPH in a 45 MPH zone in both lanes when trying to go somewhere on 419!! We do not want more people to easily access our neighborhood where our kids play. Not to COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove mention the speeders cutting through on our street to avoid the 419 misery! We have been hit by someone while trying to turn into our driveway because they were in such a damn hurry that they tried to pass on the shoulder and didn't have room. If we wanted to live in Richmond (what you are creating) we would live there. We chose Oak Grove because of simpler living. Mark my words crime rate will go up. We will now have to move from the house my husband grew up in. Keagy Village was such a hit! Upscale shopping center consisting of nothing upscale! Tanglewood, there is an opportunity but again the traffic is miserable. • One thing I do not see is providing areas for start -up businesses. For example, the two shopping centers at the intersection of Carriage Lane and Rt. 419 currently provide lower rental rates that allow for start -up businesses. This is especially true for Oak Grove Center. The need for such opportunities is evident when considering the lack of occupants at the more costly Kagey Village. • 1 like the pretty pictures of multi -story buildings and people out and about. However, no one is going to walk from Oak Grove to Salem. Focus on making it safer and easier for people living immediately around Oak Grove to want to talk there. Very few will risk their life to bike on busy 419. Don't "consider" extending the bus on 419 - extend it. I like the idea of adding more housing options for more people to be close to the commercial center. • 1 like the vision. Definitely needs improvement in the visual aesthetic, but also in 'walkability'. My only concern is that proper stormwater management is included with this plan. This massive impervious area on the ridge line shunts water to all of the surrounding residential areas. • 1 like the idea of having a sidewalk in some of these areas. This area of 419 already seems to have excess of business space available. • No dog park • Draft Vision, principles, and concepts are good. I feel that there should be larger green spaces between development and the transportation corridors. Realistically the speed of traffic on Route 419 will not be reduced because of the traffic volumes and corridor purpose as an arterial. Adding setback green spaces will enhance experiences and be more calming. Development right up to the street would be imposing. • Marked crosswalks and denser development looks great. The bike lanes look limited for a 45 mph road, it'd be good to see something with at least a buffer, but ideally a delineator. Also, I feel like it's a mixed message to have a big right turn lane and a small "no turns on red" sign at Carriage Drive, is that lane really needed? • Awesome. As a resident with young children in the Oak Grove area my biggest concern is the traffic. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER • The vision, principles, and objectives are fine. Your renderings include people with disabilities. They do not include people of color. That gives the impression that your vision of future Oak Grove is all- white. If you are using consultants to create the renderings, you need to tell them to include people of color in the renderings. • Lots of traffic passes through this area of Rt. 419 each day. Will the changes impede or improve traffic flow? I like the idea of a more community- oriented use of the area, but I don't think it would be good to make traffic flow worse than it already is in that area. 2. Which proposed gathering spaces and amenities are most important to you? Please rank the features with "1 " as the most important and "6" as the least important to you. Answered 197 1 Skipped 18 3. Which proposed gateway and streetscape features are most important to you? Please rank the features with "1 " as the most important and "6" as the least important to you. Answered 191 1 Skipped 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total Score Public Outdoor Seating 30.57% 59 29.02% 1 56 18.13% 35 11.40% 22 5.18% 10 5.70% 11 193 4.51 Flexible Spaces 21.03% 41 20.51% 40 23.08% 45 18.97% 37 1 1.79% 23 4.62% 9 195 4.06 Accessible Spaces 24.10% 47 16.41% 32 17.95% 35 18.46% 36 15.90% 31 7.18% 14 195 3.93 Private Outdoor Seating 16.33% 32 20.41% 40 18.37% 36 22.457c 44 1 8.16% 16 1 14.29% 28 196 1 3.71 Water Features 5.15% 10 7.73% 15 12.89% 25 14.43% 28 30.93% 60 28.87% 56 194 2.55 Public Art 3.06 6 6.63% 13 10.20% 20 13.78% 27 26.53% 1 52 39.80% 1 78 196 2.27 3. Which proposed gateway and streetscape features are most important to you? Please rank the features with "1 " as the most important and "6" as the least important to you. Answered 191 1 Skipped 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total Score Pedestrian Lighting 32.9857o F62 24.47% 46 16.49% 1 31 17.55% 33 5.8517. 1 11 2.66% 5 188 4.53 Street Trees 36.32% 69 13.16% 25 15.26% 29 13.68% 26 11.58% 22 10.00% 19 190 4.19 Landscaped Medians 10.70% 20 27.27% 51 17.11% 32 19.25% 36 18.18% 34 7.49% 14 187 3.71 Roadway Lighting 13.16% 25 21.05% 40 11.58% 22 14.74% 28 24.74% 47 14.74% 28 190 3.39 Street Furniture and Accessories 6.91% 13 10.64% 20 26.06% 49 18.09% 16.49% 31 21.81 41 188 Gatewa Si na e f 106% 2 3.72% 7 12.77% 24 15.96% �3344 30 22.87% 43 43.62% 82 188 PO8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove 4. Please share any other comments you have about the gathering spaces and streetscape improvement exercises: Answered 42 1 Skipped 173 • 1 think that fountains and water features are a waste of resources and difficult to maintain. • all relative to what's around it • Sidewalks would be nice. you take your life in your hands walking from Bower Road to Oak Grove Plaza. • Please keep the ADA requirements in mind with all aspects of the new development. • No comment other than it will be great. • 1 think everything looks awesome • Again, start with pedestrian safety first. • More walkers will only slow traffic • Edge of roadway buffers (Green Space) easier to sale. • The more public it is the more you open a door to riff raff especially if you open the door to public transportation. It is nice to have public spacing where faimilies with kids can enjoy it, as this neighborhood is starting to grow with young couples who have kids. Don't waste money on water features and art. Don't get me wrong, it is beautiful, but people are too busy these days to stop and enjoy it. It is more appropriate to make areas multi functional so that people can dine, enjoy entertainment, have fun with kids, all at the same time. • 1 would welcome open, safe, inviting improvements that have a long -term low -cost and low -labor maintenance. • Before any of this is done, find an achor store next to Keagy Village • More lighted sidewalks on road that don't have any (most of our roads)! Thanks for consider Oak Grove! Turning lanes for cars need to be longer and wider. If a car across from you is there you can't see the traffic coming in order to turn!! • Great ideas. Vision - key to success is taking care of all of it afterwards. Areas mowed and well maintained. Water features clean and working. Seating areas clean, safe to use. All these take people to care for them so this needs to be part of the plan too. • There needs to be more ADA accessibility, such as walkways. More housing opportunities for low income. • Parking is # 1 problem with these "walk only" spaces. Older people and wheelchairs cannot park a mile away and walk to the public walk spaces. Younger people need greenways but less mobile folks seem to be either neglected or relegated to remote unattractive areas. Whatever you do, please do nothing to further impede or congest Electric Rd. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER • More seating in Oak Grove Park, (indecipherable) • More public street lighting Adding some landscaping in the area would be great. Right now there's a bunch of rundown shopping centers and buildings. • Would also like to see safe, protected, well -lit pedestrian (and cycling) walkways. Very important to me. Love the public art and water features. Multi -modal access very important. Pedestrian access to and from housing and commercial. • As a "younger" active lifestyle member of community our family greatly appreciates concepts with outdoor and walkability as a priority. • Give people flashlights if you must but spending tax money on lights, when studies repeatedly show no differences in crime rates, etc, is just wasting my tax dollars coddling a childish fear of the dark and lining utilities pockets. support the dark skies society instead. • would like to see additional seating at oak grove park, along with a body weight fitness installation • a mixture of residential and retail uses is crucial. don't forget flex space to accommodate entrepreneurial and small scale non - retail business ventures. outdoor entertainment venue would attract local interest and visiting. creating a bus route to service 419 would be a great service for everyone. • Make an effort to harmonize with the excellent design of Keagy Village. Sidewalks: all crosswalks must have proper pedestrian sidewalks, wheel chair accessible from approach side streets. Presently wheel chairs resort to the road! Bus Stops: fully functional with sidewalk wheel chair access. Radar: City RADAR to cover County, as County CORTRAN presently covers city! • Please consider a skatepark. I know it may not seem to be a revenue producer but the 20 -40 year olds who may use it may locate in the neighborhood and spend dollars at the businesses. It would be good for kids also (families). Make it a nice one... connect it to a greenway to rotary park. Take a chance! By the way I'm a retiree. • Improve street crossings. reroute school crossings. • Lots of nature and trees please • Protected and not impede traffic • We need: 1) safety for pedestrians and disabled; 2) adequate parking; 3) sidewalks • 1 would love tasteful street art, but the squirrel or something like that shows how off the mark your thinking may be in providing examples. It is also interesting that the survey results are really not represented in any of this. It is as though you are doing and not listening. Basically you are finding that folks are mostly content with the way things are and COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER the only things they want are more restaurants and retail an perhaps more entertainment that is community based, along with an option for mixed use property. Little interest appears to be in including the elderly who currently make up much of this community and there appears little real interest in zoning. While trash cans are great to keep trash, the reality is that by providing them on the street, you might increase trash that is there, because many folks are lazy, too lazy to throw their own trash away. However, you might attract trash that isn't even from the area to the receptacles. Your view of street furniture and accessible spaces are not particularly attractive. Additionally, the landscaped median and gateway signage could use some improvement. Certainly, there are far more aesthetic examples. This does not look like a pulled together plan, so it appears greater work needs to be accomplished to get it right, although the renderings of the actual street changes appear more neighborhood friendly. Perhaps more research into communities that got it right and maintaining services for those of us that may still be living here in 20 years rather than assuming we won't be. • You all can't even properly maintain things now!! You have a citizen mowing!!! I do not want this in my front yard. Now I have to worry about who is hanging around and what they are doing. Not to mention increased drunk driving on our street. I'm furious at this!! We are already seeing panhandlers, now we can give them a place to hang out! Nice! • Streetscape improvements are a welcome addition as long as maintenance of those improvements is included in any plan. Lack of maintenance can contribute to the success of other improvements being diminished thus downgrading the efforts made. • Currently it seems to suburban for these features. A more urban environment would be more. conducive. • 1 believe that street trees can be great if implemented correctly, but some instances of street trees locally end up unnecessarily taking up road space, making narrow neighborhood roads narrower. • Street lighting could be used to add ornamental and changing flags or lights to celebrate different times of year • Lighting is most important for safety. • Special Needs accessibility is an important part of every community • Encourage directed lighting for both corridor and development areas. Add expanded green spaces along with trees and median landscaping. North Carolina seems to have much better setbacks and landscaping requirements. Look at Greensboro and Charlotte development patterns. • Love the idea of planned landscaping to replace concrete medians and additional trees. If possible, require businesses (specifically owner of Oak Grove Plaza) to adhere to guidelines for beautification as that strip mall property looks tired and a bit run down. The landscaping at Oak Grove Plaza is not well maintained. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER • The proposals all look amazing! It will be so nice to have this updated space for Oak Grove. My preference would be to have accessible, outdoor spaces that cater to all ages and abilities. • depends on where it is 5. Which proposed Oak Grove Park features are most important to you? Please rank the features with "1" as the most important and "6" as the least important to you. Answered 190 1 Skipped 25 6. Which proposed Oak Grove Park children's features are most important to you? Please rank the features with "1" as the most important and "6" as the least important to you. Answered 179 1 Skipped 36 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total Score Expanded Walking Trail 65.26% 124 15.26% 1 29 7.89% 1 15 5.79% 11 4.74% 9 1.05% 2 190 5.27 Small Stage/Event Area 10.05% 19 20.63% 39 21.16% 40 144 13.23% 25 14.29% 27 20.63% 39 189 3.37 Additional Picnic Areas 4.86% 9 14.05% 26 23.78% 58 31.89% 59 17.30% 32 8.11% 15 185 3.33 Upgraded Play Courts 4.81% 9 18.72% 35 20.32% 38 18.18% 34 29.41% 55 8.56% 16 187 3.26 Small Dog Park 10.70% 20 16.04% 30 13.90% 26 14.97% 28 16.58% 31 27.81% 52 187 3.06 Fitness Equipment 4.84% 9 16.13% 30 13.98% 26 15.05% 28 16.67% 31 33.33% 62 186 2.77 6. Which proposed Oak Grove Park children's features are most important to you? Please rank the features with "1" as the most important and "6" as the least important to you. Answered 179 1 Skipped 36 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total Score Accessible Playground 51.70% 91 18.75% 33 10.23% 18 7.95% 14 9.09% 16 2.27% 4 176 4.89 Climbing Structures 15.73% 28 34.27% 61 26.40% 47 11.24% 20 6.74% 12 5.62% 10 178 4.24 Swings and Slides 13.07% 23 22.73% 40 32.95% 58 19.32% 34 9.09% 16 2.84% 5 176 4.03 Nature Trail Signs 17.61% 31 9.09% 16 10.23% 18 21.59% 38 18.18% 32 23.30% 41 176 1 3.16 Musical Equipment 2.27% 4 7.39% 13 11.36% 20 25.00% 44 23.86% 42 30.11% 53 176 Sand Play Area 0.57% 1 8.52% 15 9.66% 17 13.64% 24 32.95% 58 34.66% 61 176 [�ff.26 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENT €v 7. Which proposed recreation features for the vacant parcel are most important to you? Please rank the features with I" as the most important and "5" as the least important to you. Answered 185 1 Skipped 30 8. Please share any other comments you have about the outdoor recreation exercises: Answered 47 1 Skipped 168 • Smaller area is more appropriate for smaller trails. Don't forget maintenance. Don't forget option of tying County end at bottom of Sugar Loaf to make a Long Ridge Trail. • Larger park area with trails and connections to other trails would be great asset. • what would parking be like at Oak Grove Park if there are events? • (Regarding Keagy Village) Two suggestions: 1. Buy Keagy Village and move Roanoke County Municipal services from Salem to this facility and save Roanoke Co money rather than rent from Salem. 2. Buy Keagy Village -make this a sport facility for Hidden Valley like Bogle Stadium and give Bogle Stadium to Cave Spring High School. • Water fountains / Toilets! :) • Grilling & picnic area will increase usage of the park. • Great work by planners • As an and runner who currently has to commute to run on the Salem Greenway (or Roanoke) I would greatly appreciate the idea of expanding Salem Greenway all the way to Oak Grove or at minimum having a local trail that I could utilize. • Oak Grove Park is not a good fit for any noise - emitting activities as it is situated in a residential area. Music and barking dogs are not good neighbors. A dog park is better at South County library area. The shape of park is like a 1 2 3 4 5 Total Score Natural Surface Dirt Trails 49.17% 89 18.78% 134 9.94% 18 8.84% 16 13.26% 124 181 3.82 Accessible Paved Trails 40.66% 74 22.53% 41 13.74% 25 7.69% 14 15.38% 28 182 3.65 Benches 4.35% 8 27.72% 51 32.07% 59 22.83% 42 13.04% 24 184 2.88 Educational Trail 3.87% 7 16.02% 29 20.99% 38 32.60% 59 _26.52% 48 181 2.38 Pet Waste Stations 3.87% 7 16.02% 29 22.65% 41 26.52% 1 48 30.94% 56 181 2.35 8. Please share any other comments you have about the outdoor recreation exercises: Answered 47 1 Skipped 168 • Smaller area is more appropriate for smaller trails. Don't forget maintenance. Don't forget option of tying County end at bottom of Sugar Loaf to make a Long Ridge Trail. • Larger park area with trails and connections to other trails would be great asset. • what would parking be like at Oak Grove Park if there are events? • (Regarding Keagy Village) Two suggestions: 1. Buy Keagy Village and move Roanoke County Municipal services from Salem to this facility and save Roanoke Co money rather than rent from Salem. 2. Buy Keagy Village -make this a sport facility for Hidden Valley like Bogle Stadium and give Bogle Stadium to Cave Spring High School. • Water fountains / Toilets! :) • Grilling & picnic area will increase usage of the park. • Great work by planners • As an and runner who currently has to commute to run on the Salem Greenway (or Roanoke) I would greatly appreciate the idea of expanding Salem Greenway all the way to Oak Grove or at minimum having a local trail that I could utilize. • Oak Grove Park is not a good fit for any noise - emitting activities as it is situated in a residential area. Music and barking dogs are not good neighbors. A dog park is better at South County library area. The shape of park is like a COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER bowl and the sound reverberates loudly ie a church service at 7:30 am Sunday -music and p.a. was so loud our house reverberated! Please keep residents in mind. • At what point do you buy propert boardering this on grandin rd ext and sugar loaf mt eithe for Buffer or more assetts. • Agree on accessible but natural trail - No pavement but more accessible than dirt trail - make trail more of a natural environmentally friendly accessible surface. • Musical playgrounds are an "in" idea but they are horrible for the neighbors and any other park users. Very grating. Check out Countryside before you do something like that. It is just a fad • It may be too late but please consider a really good skate park. • Accessibility for all please. Including those with mobility limitations such as wheelchairs. • It would be nice to have a playground like what they have at Penn Forest Elementary school (Darrell Shell) at oak grove with picnic areas. This would be ideal since the neighborhood is starting to have younger children grow up in the area. This would be nice for areas such as birthday parties, after school fun during fall and spring. Plus it gets families and Kids especially outdoors and out from in front of tablets and cell phones. • Educational Trail signage is pretty useless. • Its time to do something productive with the vacant parcel. • 1/4 mile markers are helpful for joggers and cyclists. • Private partnership for these projects is essential. I would hope the county will get this project "out" of planning and into developing sooner than later! Planning is over - GET IT DONE! • Having been to many parks and areas that offer outdoor recreation the most concern I have is the improvements not being taken care of. Broken benches, overfilled pet waste stations, etc. Improvements need to happen but they need to always be taken care of by the user, for the user, and by the county /city. • The noise "pollution" from the park travels up the backyards from the park and can be heard clearly when microphones are used. • Benches in Oak Grove Park would be an amazing start. My son would also love swings or other playground equipment! • Greenway connection • include waste receptacles and wayfinding on trails • trails for birding, nature watch • PLEASE consider a skatepark for our families. • Exciting! COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove __NIER • In filling out 3rd part of survey I thought the greenway would suffice bicycles, but I rethought this and feel paved trails at Oak Grove would be equally as important as dirt trails. (Handicapped & young children for bike riding) • Amphitheater would be nice to have concerts in Roanoke. • We need: safety features; directional signage; bathrooms; trash receptacles • Again, it feels like you are all over the place rather than seeking options that work collaboratively. There are thoughts to consider regarding maintenance. If you make trails accessible to pets then it is likely you will need pet waste stations, their maintenance, and funding for that. People are not likely to clean up messes in the out of doors without reminders, and some will not even with the stations. • The trails back her are already used for hideouts and drugs.Lets make it nice for them! What about the houses that are right against it ?? They no longer have privacy and have to worry about who is there ?? • 1 totally support improvements for outdoor activities especially trails and greenways that connect to trails and greenways in adjacent areas. • Pet waste stations are already plentiful as is, a more dirt trails would be nice. • 1 think money could be better spent on things other than nature and educational signage. With so many nearby fitness studios (some very affordable) I think spending money on outdoor fitness equipment is not warranted. I would not recommend a dog park as this area is suburban and many people have yards for their pets. • The idea of a stage /event area where we could have small concerts /festivals /carnivals, etc. would be very nice. Something similar to the Daleville Town Center would be very nice, • Please redo steps from OGES and Park. • Trees for shade along paved trails. • There is a lack of natural surface trails across the city /county. the greenway is nice but doesn't always hit the mark for disconnecting from the world and embracing nature. • A dog park in part of the wooded area would be great but should not use open green space for that. • Every area needs to be as special needs friendly and accessible as possible • 59 year resident on Grandin Ext. Live in one of the first 3 houses built on the "park side." We have loved and cared for the area which was the old Ellen Orchards. There is an old trail coming across Sugar Loaf Mt Rd to the school. Old walking path -human and dogs! Known to residents of the park area, any activity there gives off unpleasant, disturbing vibes. There is a ravine in that area that causes the unpleasant shrillness. Please leave this area - quiet, peaceful, revered by those who have watched it grow, age, etc. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER • The school recreational facilities need to be considered as part of this park expansion. No need to build duplicate facilities. Look at community needs and all available facilities. Take care and improve those that we have. • Community pool! Having to drive to botetort to swim is absurd. Ditch the tennis idea, we need a rec center with a pool • Area needs better walking trails close to neighborhoods • Does this park need parking? Why not use the elementary schools parking that is next door? There are no sidewalks in this area, so that makes access difficult, but it seems like bike /ped access to the park could be a priority in this neighborhood. 9. Which proposed intersection improvement projects are most important to you? Please rank projects 1 through 4 with "1" as the most important and "4" as the least important to you. Answered 168 1 Skipped 47 10. Please indicate whether or not the following operational road projects are important to you: Answered 176 1 Skipped 39 1 2 3 4 Total Score Route 419/Carriage Ln /Grandin Rd, SW 48.50% 81 28.74% 48 15.57% 26 7.19% 12 167 3.19 Route 419 /Grandin Road Ext 21.56% 36 40.12% 67 31.14% 52 7.19% 12 167 2.76 Route 419 at Bower Rd, Stoneybrook Dr, Etheridge Rd. and Glen Heather Dr 23.49% 39 22.29% 37 31.93% 53 22.29% 37 166 2.47 Grandin Rd/Sugar Loaf Mountain Rd 6.59% 1 1 9.58% l-T-61 20.96% 1 35 62.877o 105 1 167 1.6 10. Please indicate whether or not the following operational road projects are important to you: Answered 176 1 Skipped 39 Yes No Total Stud cut-through traffic on neighborhood streets to determine if changes are needed. 76.47% 130 23.53% 40 170 Increasespeed enforcement efforts on Route 419 and on neighborhood streets. 58.64% 95 41.36% 67 162 Work with VDOT to evaluate Route 419 through Oak Grove to determine if the speed limit can be reduced. 46.63% 76 53.37 87 163 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER 11. Which proposed Route 419 pedestrian and bicycle accommodation projects are most important to you? Please rank projects from 1 to 6 with "1" as the most important and "6" as the least important to you. Answered 148 1 Skipped 67 12. Please indicate whether or not the following transit opportunities are important to you: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total Score Along Route 419 from Carriage 27.71% 149 Ln /Grandin Rd, SW. to Keagy Rd/Keagy Rd, SW 29.25% 43 34.69% 51 15.65% 23 11.56% 17 5.44% 8 3.40% 5 147 4.61 Intersection of Route 419 /Keagy Rd: pedestrian signals and crosswalks 31.76% 47 16.89% 25 18.92% 28 18.24% 27 9.46% 14 4.73% 7 148 4.29 Along Route 419 from Stoneybrook Dr /Bower Rd. to Carriage Ln /Grandin Rd, SW 23.61% 34 27.08% 39 22.92% 33 9.72% 14 9.03% 13 7.64% 11 144 4.24 Along Route 419 from Keagy Rd. /Keagy Rd, SW to Valley Dr /Hidden Valley School Rd, SW 4.11% 6 9.59% 14 23.29% 34 23.29% 34 32.19% 47 7.53% 11 146 3.08 Intersection of Route 419 /Valley Dr /Hidden Valley School Rd, SW: pedestrian signals and crosswalks 8.33% 12 11.81% 17 9.72% 14 26.39% 38 27.08% 39 16.67% 24 144 2.98 Along Route 419 from Valley Dr /Hidden Valley School Rd, SW to the City of Salem 3.40% 5 1.36% 2 10.20% 15 10.88% 16 15.65% 23 58.50% 86 147 1.9 12. Please indicate whether or not the following transit opportunities are important to you: Yes No Total Answers Determine demand and support for potential expansion of CORTRAN hours. 61.07% 38.93% 166 Work with area businesses to determine demand and support for potential expansion of mass transit routes. 72.29% 27.71% 149 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER 13.Which proposed neighborhood pedestrian and bicycle accommodation projects located in the City of Roanoke are most important to you? Please rank projects from 1 to 5 with "1" as the most important and "5" as the least important to you. Answered 143 1 Skipped 72 14.Which proposed neighborhood pedestrian and bicycle accommodation projects located in Roanoke County are most important to you? Please rank projects from 1 to 5 with "1" as the most important and "5" as the least important to you. Answered 141 1 Skipped 74 1 2 3 4 5 Total Score McVitty Rd, SW from end of Vistar sidewalk to Keagy Rd, SW, to Route 419 20.14% 28 26.62% 37 34.53% 48 10.79% 15 7.91% 11 139 3.4 Grandin Rd, SW from Route 419 to Hope Rd, SW to Norwood St, SW 40.14% 57 11.27% 16 9.86% 14 25.35% 36 13.38% 19 142 3.39 McVitty Rd, SW from Route 419 to Keagy Rd, SW, back to Route 419 15.94% 22 1 27.54% 38 19.57% 27 27.54% 38 9.42% 13 138 3.13 Gatewood Ave, SW and Norwood St, SW from Route 419 to Hope Rd, SW 1 9.49% 13 25.55% 35 14.60% 20 1 27.01% 1 37 1 23.36% 1 32 1 137 1 2.71 Hidden Valley School Rd, SW 1 16.55% 23 8.63% 12 20.14% 28 1 8.63% 1 12146.04% 1 64 139 1 2.41 14.Which proposed neighborhood pedestrian and bicycle accommodation projects located in Roanoke County are most important to you? Please rank projects from 1 to 5 with "1" as the most important and "5" as the least important to you. Answered 141 1 Skipped 74 1 2 3 4 5 Total Score Carriage Ln. from Route 419 to Hackney Ln. and Hackney Ln. from Grandin Road Ext. to Bridle Ln. 25.18% 35 27.34% 38 17.27% 24 15.11% 21 15.11 % 21 139 3.32 Keagy Rd. from Route 419 to Sugar Loaf Mountain Rd. with a Keagy Rd. crosswalk 35.00% 49 13.57% 19 19.29% 27 12.14% 17 20.00% 28 140 3.31 Grandin Rd. from Route 419 to Sugar Loaf Mountain Rd. 16.18% 22 23.53% 32 28.68% 39 22.06% 30 1 9.56% 13 136 3.15 Glen Heather Dr. from Route 419 to Bridle Ln. to Sugar Loaf Mountain Rd. 13.97% 19 17.65% 24 1 13.97% 19 38.24% 52 16.18% 22 136 2.75 Sugar Loaf Mountain Rd. from Keagy Rd. to Bridle Ln. 1 10.95% 15 18.25% 25 20.44% 28 11.68% 16 38.69% 53 137 2.51 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER 15. Which proposed trail and greenway segments are most important to you? Please rank projects from 1 to 5 with "1" as the most important and "5" as the least important to you. Answered 145 1 Skipped 70 16. Please share any other comments you have about the transportation exercises: Answered 15 1 Skipped 200 • At Sugar Loaf/ Grandin, just make the neighbors cut their bushes • 1 would love to be able to get on my bike in the Oak Grove area and connect to the Roanoke /Salem Greenway. Right now my options are riding on Mudlick, Grandin or 419, all of which are hazardous to cyclists. After attending the public session at Oak Grove, the following came to mind. I feel that an important part of this is easy access for the citizens. As a citizen of the Cresthill subdivision, I feel one of the first things that needs to be accomplished is access from foot and bike traffic. I feel this would help the retailers that are already there, and get 1 2 3 4 5 Total Score Expand the Oak Grove Park trails onto the vacant County -owned parcel and connect to neighboring parcels, as allowed 55.56% 80 15.28% 22 4.86% 7 13.19% 19 1 1.1 1 % 16 144 3.91 Connect the expanded Oak Grove Park trails to Route 419 17.73% 25 46.10% 65 3.55% 5 14.18% 20 18.44% 26 141 3.3 Construct the Barnhardt Creek Greenway along the Hidden Valley Middle School property 8.39% 12 19.58% 28 53.15% 76 13.29% 19 5.59% 8 143 3.12 Construct the Barnhardt Creek Greenway between the Hidden Valley Middle School property and Brandon Ave. (City segment) 11.89% 17 12.59% 18 14.69% 21 39.86% 57 20.98% 30 143 2.55 Construct the Barnhardt Creek Greenway between Route 419 and Reserve Point Ln. (County segment) 7.75% 11 7.75% 11 23.24% 33 17.61% 25 43.66% 62 142 2.18 16. Please share any other comments you have about the transportation exercises: Answered 15 1 Skipped 200 • At Sugar Loaf/ Grandin, just make the neighbors cut their bushes • 1 would love to be able to get on my bike in the Oak Grove area and connect to the Roanoke /Salem Greenway. Right now my options are riding on Mudlick, Grandin or 419, all of which are hazardous to cyclists. After attending the public session at Oak Grove, the following came to mind. I feel that an important part of this is easy access for the citizens. As a citizen of the Cresthill subdivision, I feel one of the first things that needs to be accomplished is access from foot and bike traffic. I feel this would help the retailers that are already there, and get COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove NITER the local citizen in the habit of going there due to ease. The citizens and the stores are already in place but on accessible by vehicle. • Route 419 pedestrian and bicycle accommodation project from Grandin to Cordell and crosswalk at Cordell • Connect Rotary Park to Oak Grove Park • Study cut through traffic especially on Grandin, Hackney and Stoneybrook • See if signal change frequency can be increased. More frequent opportunities to move even if fewer cars clear intersection. Blink HV -419 intersection light on weekends and no school times. • Add sidewalks • need guard rails to separate traffic from ped & bike • Add Bridle and Sugar Loaf 4 -way stop. Whenever bike lanes are added, car lanes reduced and that ull size vehicles have difficulty beside each other if bike rider there! Cortran for special events and activities in the area expanded for those specifics would be nice and perhaps one or two evenings a week within limited radius and at reduced round trip fair for close commute and patronage of increased Oak Grove area businesses. Greenway connection expansion is priority to make a complete linked trail. If business increases and walking traffic then slower speed might be essential. Not sure about light sequencing intent, but if you hit a red you will hit red all the way and green is the same at present. Sometimes you sit at empty intersections waiting for the light to change. Too many accidents, but I don't think you will change that without more road options. Please stop the stupid roundabouts and teach people to drive. In all honesty you are making travel more difficult and not improving aesthetics or anything else. I like the looks shown for the traffic crossings and feel they are an improvement. Be honest about the fact the county has its own agenda and really will do as they like regardless of the citizen view. Also note the interest in preservation in the survey and realize less and less remains available to preserve. I am not against progress, but it is important not to throw assets of the people away in exchange for what a few officials actually want. Protect that which belongs to the citizens and value those things that are of historical value. Our county government places the lowest value on that of any area localities in the name of what is thought to be progress and beauty- a squirrel Really? • Why are you chosing to increase the number of people and traffic around our schools and where our kids play? Let's give strangers a direct path to our kids. • 1 highly support the expansion of the greenways in conformance with the 2018 Greenway Plan. Very confusing exercise. Not sure that there is real demand for pedestrian and bicycle improvements at this point. Recommend improving transportation corridor and green spaces. Then move to expanding facilities for alternative COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove modes. Definitely need pedestrian improvements at intersections. Imprive existing park and school facilities and then connect with expanded trail system. • Work on traffic flow along this corridor to allow better, safer exit for traffic from Grandin Road Extension, and Gatewood onto 419. 17. Which future development pattern do you prefer? 18. Please share any other comments you have about housing options or development patterns: Answered 15 1 Skipped 200 Higher density, only if it is means that growth boundaries will be well defined and surrounding areas will not become sprawl Mix use works 1 prefer none of the development options: Keagy Village is still not utilized, not even half filled. Before ANY other construction is to be considered, the reasons why this massive project has failed should be understood. As I mentioned earlier, the 419 corridor is littered with similar failures of construction far beyond demand. Why are businesses like Atlantic Mutual, Allstate and others leaving this area? • 1 don't like any of them • 1 can't tell from this information which Development Pattern I would prefer. But it seems pretty obvious that Oak Grove Plaza is a key to rehabbing this area. Yes, it would be nice to see a mixed -use plan that accommodates shops, restaurants with residential. There are already a number of retirees and disabled folks in the neighborhood who would benefit from a walkable community. Online Meeting 1 Meeting 2 Total Development Pattern #1 15 8 5 28 14% Development Pattern #2 32 60 35 127 62% Development Pattern #3 15 22 14 51 250 Responses 62 90 54 206 18. Please share any other comments you have about housing options or development patterns: Answered 15 1 Skipped 200 Higher density, only if it is means that growth boundaries will be well defined and surrounding areas will not become sprawl Mix use works 1 prefer none of the development options: Keagy Village is still not utilized, not even half filled. Before ANY other construction is to be considered, the reasons why this massive project has failed should be understood. As I mentioned earlier, the 419 corridor is littered with similar failures of construction far beyond demand. Why are businesses like Atlantic Mutual, Allstate and others leaving this area? • 1 don't like any of them • 1 can't tell from this information which Development Pattern I would prefer. But it seems pretty obvious that Oak Grove Plaza is a key to rehabbing this area. Yes, it would be nice to see a mixed -use plan that accommodates shops, restaurants with residential. There are already a number of retirees and disabled folks in the neighborhood who would benefit from a walkable community. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER • any of the other Development patterns you propose would consist of me loosing my home and many of the individuals in the neighborhood loosing their homes. plus they bring way too much traffic in the neighborhood and traffic and speeding in the neighborhood is already a huge problem! • see notes on roads and access • Opposed to housing into the area. 10 -15 years those apartments will become less than desirable. 1 would like to see more jobs, more available mixed use, especially that which combines living and working space. I don't really like the looks of either of the examples given for development pattern 3, but I like the Williamsburg space and the towne center in Fredericksburg. We could do that look with greater development just fine in the area. More community spirit, vibe, and activity would be great. Much depends on the environment and acceptance of what is developed. If you do it right it will thrive, but greater cohesive vision is needed, not what we are being offered at this point. Make it inviting,not cold and unfriendly. Look at the Toastery, Katie's Ice Cream, places people can't wait to mingle for your inspiration. 1 don't want any of it!! You are going to make the current residents miserable with this! I'm now going to be forced out of my house! Why is this not being put at Tanglewood ?? • Use an approach that integrates existing development and builds on the physical fabric. Add green space and encourage new development that "fills in" the desired pattern. Let the density build as the demand increases. 1 would prefer to prohibit the building of new apartments as they lead to a more transient population. We have plenty of apartments in this area. We need new businesses and restaurants for the population already living in this area, or driving though each day. First, we need to see these new businesses opening in Keagy Village before adding additional development. A new Kroger or higher end grocer would be outstanding in Keagy Village as well as more restaurants. I would like to see higher end establishments. Keagy Village could have shared outdoor areas, where gathering for events could take place. A brewery would be a fantastic addition. I would like to see more green space in this corridor, and a limit on buildings too close to 419. 1 would most definitely prefer to retain the green space in front of the old Allstate building. Green space equates to higher quality of life. It also protects home values. 1 could go either way with 1 or 2. 3 is way to over developed. More multi - family housing is needed, along with a Whole Food or Publix, a Starbucks and a Chipotle. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER 19. Please share any additional thoughts about the draft Oak Grove Center planning study: Answered 14 1 Skipped 201 • 1 grew up in Sugar Loaf when we road our bikes to the drug store for lunch and cherry cokes. Street scape was better in the 60's than now. Neighborhoods are great, upgrade the amenities, restaurants. Connect to the Greenway. • 1 live next to the planned area on Gatewood. The plan looks very good. I like the case study areas. I have been to the Market Commons in MB and the New Town Center in Williamsburg I like that type of development. • Be bold or don't bother • Really appreciate the effort that has gone into this process -- reaching out in multiple ways, working across locality lines, etc. This area has potential to be a gem and just need a little public prodding.:) • See notes in regarding roads and access • Already completed this, so I did not complete again. Please use care and remove a thought that the squirrel is appropriate and aesthetic art for the community. • Sounds like a good idea, but who is funding this? Also I think the Tanglewood area needs more revamping first. • See "Oak Grove Plan Questions 4 -23 -19 which gives some additional concerns and summarizes them. Thank you for this opportunity to comment, and I would be happy to discuss any responses in person should that be helpful. • 1 don't think it appears you are listening to the data you have collected so far, so I am not sure the purpose or time expenditure makes sense, unless you want to appeal to those who have not responded. • This makes me furious!! I don't want city living!! You are putting this in our yards! You need to hire more police for the increased calls. We live here and already see what happens. You want to bring more strangers right to where our kids are playing. I believe we need new board members! • There has been a lot of development along 419 between Cave Spring Corners and Oak Grove Plaza. It has increased the amount of traffic along this stretch tremendously. Cars speed and cut thru neighborhood streets. The building that has had the most detrimental impact on my street is the credit union at the of 419 and Bower Road. Also all the development has impacted the water runoff in this area. We have severe flooding problems at times in this area now, which we did not have prior to all the construction and paving of parking lots to accommodate these buildings. I am concerned about increased traffic and more water runoff in this area. Also there is so much vacant commercial space empty along 419 I'm wondering why there is not more being done to utilize this. • Think incremental improvements not just end products. We need impressive public and private places not just densely developed land that can be "anywhere ". Great city- county initiative! COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT RESULTS Oak Grove CENTER Thank you for the work that has gone into this study. This area has the potential for excellent redevelopment and I like the collaboration between the city and county. The Hidden Valley neighborhood and Greater Deyerle neighborhood would be very supportive of improvements made in this area. 1 think a community based plan is appropriate. Green space and comfortable gathering areas, seating are important as well. 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A request by the City of Roanoke to consider an amendment to City Plan 2040, the City's comprehensive plan, to include the Oak Grove Center Plan, which focuses on 173 acres along a shared commercial corridor where City and Roanoke County borders meet at Virginia State Road 419, also known as Electric Road, in the Oak Grove neighborhood. Plan recommendations include land use, community facilities, transportation, gateway and streetscape improvements, and community engagement. The Oak Grove Center Plan will guide future decisions and actions in the Oak Grove area over the next 20 years. The proposed Oak Grove Center Plan is available for review in the City Clerk's Office, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and online at http: // roanokeva .gov /planningcommission. A request by the City of Roanoke to consider an amendment to City Plan 2040, the City's comprehensive plan, to include the Welcoming Roanoke Plan, which is a strategic plan for immigrant integration that highlights and enhances the economic contributions immigrants make to the community. The Welcoming Roanoke Plan outlines policies to achieve diversity and inclusion and strengthen the City's role as a place where all residents feel included and have access to available resources and opportunities to be successful. The proposed Welcoming Roanoke Plan is available for review in the City Clerk's Office, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and online at http: // roanokeva .gov /planningcommission Tina M. Carr, Secretary, City Planning Commission City Council will hold a public hearing on the aforesaid matters on March 15, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City Council Chamber, fourth floor, Room 450, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue SW, Roanoke, Virginia. Persons who register to speak will be provided with information to present their testimony via electronic communication means in the event the public hearing is conducted using electronic communication means. All persons shall be afforded an opportunity to speak and state their views concerning all aspects of these matters. Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC, City Clerk The City of Roanoke Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on March 10, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matters may be heard, to consider the following applications. 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Application by Ginger Harris for property located at 1443 Lafayette Boulevard NW, bearing Official Tax Map No. 2450404, for a special exception pursuant to Section 36.2 -311, Zoning, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to permit a dwelling, two - family. Tina M. Carr, Secretary, City Board of Zoning Appeals Please publish in newspaper on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, and Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Please bill and send affidavit of publication to: Tina M. Carr Secretary to the Planning Commission Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals Planning, Building, & Development City of Roanoke Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, SW, Room 170 Roanoke, VA 24011 540/853 -1730 tina.carrL&roanokeva.gov Please send affidavit of publication to: Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC, City Clerk 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Suite 456 Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 540/853 -2541 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of March, 2021. No. 42017 - 031521. AN ORDINANCE approving the Welcoming Roanoke Plan, and amending City Plan 2040, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to include such Welcoming Roanoke Plan; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. WHEREAS, on March 8, 2021, the Welcoming Roanoke Plan dated March 15, 2021 (the "Plan "), was presented to the Planning Commission; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on that date and recommended adoption of the Plan and amending City Plan 2040, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to include such Plan; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of §15.2 -2204, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, a public hearing was held before this Council on March 15, 2021, on the proposed Plan, at which hearing all citizens so desiring were given an opportunity to be heard and to present their views on such amendment. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. Council hereby approves the Welcoming Roanoke Plan dated March 15, 2021, and amends City Plan 2040, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to include such Welcoming Roanoke Plan as an element thereof. 2. The City Clerk is directed to forthwith transmit attested copies of this ordinance to the City Planning Commission. 3. Pursuant to the provisions of § 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: March 15, 2021 Subject: A request by the City of Roanoke to consider an amendment to City Plan 2040, the City's comprehensive plan, to include the Welcoming Roanoke Plan. Recommendation: The Planning Commission held a public hearing on Monday, March 8, 2021. By a vote of 7 -0, the Commission recommended adoption of the Welcoming Roanoke Plan as an amendment to City Plan 2040, the City of Roanoke's comprehensive plan. Background: The Welcoming Roanoke Plan is the City's multi- sector strategic plan for immigrant integration that highlights and enhances the economic contributions immigrants make to the community. Roanoke received support to create the plan through the Gateways for Growth Challenge, as the City was awarded the technical assistance grant from the New American Economy and Welcoming America. Welcoming America is a non - profit organization that aims to support and provide guidance to communities across the nation to become more inclusive for all residents including immigrants. The New American Economy is a bipartisan research organization that makes the economic case for immigration reform. The data provided helps local, state, and federal governmental organizations create policies to grow the economy for all Americans. The Welcoming Roanoke Plan outlines policies to achieve diversity and inclusion and strengthen the City of Roanoke's role as a place where all residents feel included and have access to available resources and opportunities to be successful. Creating a city that is inclusive of the immigrant population benefits our economy and allows us to harness and appreciate the diversity in our community. The draft Welcoming Roanoke Plan can be found at: https://planroanoke.org/welcoming-roanoke/ Considerations: The City took several steps to engage citizens and community members in the development of the plan. A survey was created and available online as well as distributed through local partners that were involved in the planning process and whom have connections to local immigrant populations. A working group was created to analyze data received from New American Economy and the survey. The working group was formed from the Roanoke Refugee Dialogue Committee that consisted of various service providers, educators, and local government workers. A draft plan was created and community meetings were held in order to receive feedback. It Is Important to note that our last community meeting was held virtually due to COVID -19 public gathering restrictions. Priorities and policies with action items were revised to include feedback from the community meetings and from the working group. Comments on Application: Public Comments: The City has not received any formal comments up to this point, only general support from those inquiring about the next steps for adoption. Planning Commission Work Session: Comments from previous work sessions have been integrated into the draft plan. Planning Commission Public Hearing: No comments. Conclusions and Recommendations: Staff recommends the adoption of the Welcoming Roanoke Plan as an amendment to City Plan 2040, the City of Roanoke's comprehensive plan. X wvl 1, I; . AII- � Karri B. Atwood, Chair lfm (I City Planning Commission Distribution: Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager W. Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager Chris Chittum, Director Planning Building and Development Wayne Leftwich, Agent to the Planning Commission Timothy Spencer, City Attorney Laura M. Carini, Assistant City Attorney 2 rm 163 r*3 www "O"%NCK:E U F.- Flill March 15, 2021 Table of Contents: 0 Background New Americans in VA New Americans in Roanoke Making Roanoke a Welcoming Community New American Economy Report Survey Highlights Interwoven Equity Healthy Community Resilient Economy Harmony with Nature Livable Built Environment Responsible Regionalism Implementation 3 4 6 15 18 19 19 20 20 21 rs rC- r e` t g Ab k a < As the City of Roanoke developed its comprehensive plan, City Plan 2040, citizens were asked what they wanted the City to look like in the next 20 years. When community members were asked what was most valuable for the future of Roanoke, inclusion and diversity were top results. A diverse and inclusive city is one that celebrates all people and values differences. Through a rigorous application process, the City of Roanoke was awarded the Gateways for Growth grant. The grant provided the City with technical assistance and data to help create a multi- sector immigrant integration plan. The Gateways for Growth program is a collaborative effort between New American Economy (NAE) and Welcoming America. Welcoming America is a non - profit organization that aims to support and provide guidance to communities across the nation to become more inclusive for all residents including immigrants. NAE is a bipartisan research organization that makes the economic case for immigration reform. The data provided helps local, state, and federal governmental organizations create policies to grow the economy for all Americans. With support from the Gateways for Growth team, the City was able to create the Welcoming Roanoke Plan. The plan aims to develop a city where all residents feel included and have access to all available resources and opportunities for success. Creating a city that is inclusive of the immigrant population benefits our economy and allows us to harness and appreciate the diversity within our community. The Welcoming Roanoke Plan outlines policies to achieve diversity and inclusion and, alongside the Comprehensive Plan, will allow for a better community for all residents. New Americans in VA: Throughout the past thirty years, the immigrant population has grown rapidly in Virginia. In 1990, roughly 5% of the population was foreign born and that percentage more than doubled by 2010 to roughly 11 %. During the 1990's, Virginia's growth rate was lagging behind the national average but now is growing at a rate twice as high as the national average. A frequent question is how new Americans, or immigrants, contribute to our economy. Not everyone understands the economic importance of immigrants for our nation, state, and even local communities. However, by looking at data obtained from New American Economy, it becomes clear how vital immigrant populations are for our country. From tax contributions to support of small and large businesses, foreign -born residents offer many economic benefits in their communities. When looking at tax contributions, immigrants in Virginia paid $9.4 billion in federal, state, and local taxes with additional contributions of $991.3 million to Medicare and $3.7 billion to Social Security. In 2014, the immigrant population in Virginia earned $36.5 billion, with $27.1 billion to use for spending after taxes. The foreign -born population was 36.7% more likely to work than native -born Virginians. This can be attributed the immigrant population largely being working age where Virginians have a larger percentage of citizens that are retired or too young to work. Additionally, the immigrant population has a larger range of educational attainment. While almost 80% of native -born Americans hold Bachelor degrees, immigrants balance between educational levels allowing for a larger range of job types. Even refugees, who receive initial assistance upon arriving in the United States, experience strong and long -term upward economic trajectories. While refugees here five years or less have a median household income of roughly $22,000, that figure more than triples within the next 20 years. By their twenty -fifth year in the country, refugee households earn $67,000 on average per year. Immigrants also add value to our economy by starting businesses that provide employment for native -born residents. They are also twice as likely to start a business than native -born residents. Immigrant residents make up 20.2% of all entrepreneurs and generate $1.8 billion in business income. Additionally, in 2019 52.17% of Virginia's Fortune 500 companies had at least one founder that was an immigrant or child of immigrant parents. This is larger than the national share as 44.6% of Fortune 500 companies in America was a foreign -born resident or had immigrant parents. In fiscal year 2018, the 223 New American companies on the 2019 Fortune 500 list brought in $6.1 trillion in revenue. New Americans in Roanoke: In the report by the NAE, the economic benefit of the foreign born population was outlined and the importance of their presence in the community was highlighted. It is often questioned just how vital immigrants are to our economy and are often even blamed for economic turmoil. However, in 2017, immigrants in the Roanoke area positively impacted the economy by preserving jobs in the region as well as making significant tax contributions at both the federal and local levels. As of 2017, there were 11,842 immigrants living in Roanoke and this population has been continuously growing. Between 2012 and 2017, immigrants accounted for 35.3% of the region's population growth. Although foreign born individuals account for just 5.5% of the total population, immigrants represent 6.8% of the working age population, 6.6% of the employed labor force, and 11.4% of STEM workers in the region. While just 5.5% of the total population, immigrants exceeded their share in general services, construction, hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services. Additionally, immigrants helped to both create and preserve 545 local manufacturing jobs that would have either disappeared or moved to another location by 2017. When unemployment is low, new workers are needed to fill the need in expanding businesses. If those needs are not met, companies will move to a new location with more workers. This means that although immigrants do not necessarily represent a huge part of the total population, their presence in the workforce is significant and is essential to the well -being of the local economy. Because of their representation in the workforce, another positive impact that immigrants have on the local community is their contribution in taxes. In 2017, immigrants contributed over $75 million in taxes, and of that, $23.1 million went to the state and local government. The immigrant population also contributed over $39 million to federal social programs such as Social Security and Medicare. Outside of the taxes that foreign born individuals pay, they also have spending power. In Virginia's 9th Congressional District alone, immigrants contributed over $380 million in spending power in 2017. This means that not only are immigrants contributing money to taxes, but they also have a substantial amount of money to spend and put back into the economy. As the immigrant population continues to grow and more of the local economy depends on them, the City of Roanoke recognizes the need to better serve this population and provide all residents with equal opportunity for success and quality of life. ,..r v "Y-Of roa Hoke We The themes presented in this plan reflect the six themes in the City's comprehensive plan, City Plan 2040. • Interwoven Equity • Healthy Community • Resilient Economy • Harmony with Nature • Livable Built Environment • Responsible Regionalism While this plan is valuable as a single document, it's principles can be found interwoven in the Comprehensive Plan in many ways. We aim to make the City's services, programs, and policies more welcoming. We also aim to make the City as a whole, through every sector, more welcoming for all new residents. Survey: Created and distributed surveys to immigrant population. The survey was available online and was distributed by local partners that were involved in the planning process. Working group: A working group was created to analyze data received from New American Economy and the survey. Our working group was created from the Roanoke Refugee Dialogue Committee that consisted of various service providers, educators, and local government workers. Review: The working group reviewed priorities and policies with action items for each theme. Draft Plan: A draft plan was created and community meetings were held in order to receive feedback. It Is Important to note that our last community meeting was held virtually due to COVID -19 public gathering restrictions. Feedback: Priorities and policies with action items were revised to include feedback from community meetings. NAE Report 0 Population Immigrants made up 5.5% of the total population in the Roanoke region in 2017. abblaw, ME-0-1 1194942 "N immigrants lived in the region in 2017. Their top five countries of origin were: 1. Mexico ............... ..........................11.6% 2. Honduras ........... ..........................10.7% 3. Haiti ............. ............................... 6.5% 4. India ............. ............................... 6.2% 5. Philippines ...... ............................... 5.3% Given their income, immigrants contributed significantly to state and local taxes, including property, sales, and excise taxes levied by state and local governments. Amount earned by immigrant households in 2017: $30309M Leaving them with $228.7M in spending power. $231M went to state and local taxes.' STATE AND LOCAL New Americans in Roanoke Spending Power & Tax Contributions (Continued) Immigrants in the region also supported federal social programs. In 2017, they contributed $31.OM to Social Security and $8.3M to Medicare. 23.6% of immigrants in the region received Medicare or SOCIAL SECURITY Medicaid,, compared with $ 35.0% of U.S. -born residents in 2017. IMMIGRANTS U.S. -BORN 55.6% of immigrants had private healthcare coverage, while PRIVATE 0- - 23.9% PUBLIC had public healthcare coverage in 2017. Workforce Although the foreign -born made up 5.5% of the region's overall population, they represented 6.8% of its working- age' population, 6.6% of its employed labor force, and 11.41/6 of its STEMS workers in 2017. Immigrant shares of the... El MEDICARE 5.5% ..................... ............................... Population 6.8 % ............. ........................Working -age Population 6.6% ....... ............................... Employed Labor Force 11.4% ................ ...........................STEM Workers 2 New Americans in Roanoke Workforce (Continued) Immigrants played a critical role in several key industries in the region. This included: ------------------------------- O GENERAL SERVICES .......... 13.8% Immigrant Share of 10; --- 133 /� CONSTRUCTION 13.5% Population: 5.5% of workers in the HOSPITALITY ................ 10.7% general services MANUFACTURING .............8.5% W industry were HEALTHCARE ............... 6.0% !� foreign -born in 2017.6 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ..... 6.0% Immigrants tended to work in these occupations in the SHARE OF IMMIGRAN TS WHO WERE COOKS NLABORERS ANS & SURGEONS kITERS & WAITRESSES MISC. PERSONAL APPEARANCE WOR New Americans in Roanoke Entrepreneurship Despite making up 5.5% of the population, immigrants made up 7.3% of the business owners in the region in 2017. �- - - -- 7.3% Share of entrepreneurs who were foreign -born 7.9% in 2017. of foreign -born residents worked for their own Businesses in the Region, Number Sales of Paid businesses, compared with 2012 Revenue Employees 7.2% AFRICAN AMERICAN- $54.2M 557 of U.S. -born residents in 2017. OWNED IMMIGRANTS ASIAN- $1815M 1,745 U.S. -BORN OWNED HISPANIC- $42.OM 58 OWNED9 7 1 9 a, ,,I Share of the region's population aged 25 or older Share of the region's population aged 25 or older that that held a bachelor's degree or higher in 2017: held an advanced degree in 2017: 21 New Americans in Roanoke SPOrL.IGH1 ON Rebecca Chang PROFESSOR, ROANOKE COLLEGE Rebecca Chang moved to Roanoke to be with her husband, whom she met while on a work assignment in the United States. This was in 1990, when few from mainland China called Virginia home. Her husband had to briefly travel a few months after she arrived, leaving her alone with her young LI daughter. Christmas was approaching, and the pair would walk to the grocery store. One day they saw a wreath with white flowers on a front door. Chang cautiously explained to her four - year -old that someone had died, which is what this would mean at home, in China. A few days later, she saw another wreath and, soon, more. "I thought, What kind of a block is this? Everybody had somebody die," she says. "At the time I didn't have much language, and I was missing home. So I really felt alone:' It wasn't too long before a nice neighbor brought Chang an early Christmas gift —a wreath with white flowers. "My mind just raced," she says. "From there I realized there were so many things I didn't know." Chang tells this story to illustrate the immense volume of detail a new immigrant must absorb when moving to a new place. Those details can quickly overwhelm someone from another culture. "in my early years here I felt I was struggling to survive. I didn't know if I would survive," she says. "There was no organization to receive me, and not many people from mainland China" Chang, an electrical engineer in China, hardly lacked for effort. In Roanoke, she took dozens of community college classes in a wide range of subjects, earned a bachelor's degree in business management and a master's degree in education, and plans to defend her PhD this year. At the same time, she and her husband went into business together and raised two children- , , one is a high school teacher, one a medical resident —and she also volunteered. She now teaches at Roanoke College. "When you become an immigrant it's like you're a tree being pulled up by all your roots," she says. "You have to reroot yourself, and that's a very complex process." New Americans in Roanoke Education (Continued) students who were enrolled in colleges and universities in the region during the fall of 2015 were temporary residents t0 I n 2017, 48.5% of immigrant households in the region owned their own homes, compared to 64.8% of U.S. -born households. 51.5% of immigrant households were renters. 60 local jobs were supported by international students. $9.9m were spent by international students in the 2017 -18 academic year." C - - - - -- 4.0% of public school students under 18 were born abroad. IMMIGRANT HOUSEHOLDS 62.2% Lived in Houses 35.4% Lived in Apartments 2.41/6 Lived in Other Types of Housing The total property value of immigrant households: $ Their total annual rent paid: $ 0 New Americans in Roanoke Naturalization Share of immigrants in the - - - - -- region who were naturalized U.S. citizens. This represents a total of 3,941 immigrants. Nationally, 49.41/o of all immigrants are naturalized. Refugees 1,963 immigrants were likely refugees in 2017.12 49.8% Not Eligible 16.6% of the foreign -born population were likely refugees. Undocumented Immigrants Amount earned by undocumented immigrant households in 2017: $31M $63,6M went to federal taxes. After taxes, this leaves them with $57.3M in spending power. FEDERAL .......... Share of immigrants who were likely eligible for naturalization. This represents a total of 2,006 immigrants. 7 New Americans in Roanoke 1 Unless otherwise specified, data comes from 5 -year samples of the American Community Survey from 2012 and 2017 and figures refer to the Roanoke region in Virginia, including Roanoke County, the City of Roanoke, and the City of Salem. 2 U.S. Congressional Budget Office. 2018. "The Distribution of Household Income, 2015." 3 Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. 2015. "Who Pays? A Distributional Analysis of the Tax Systems in All Fifty States" 4 We define working age as 16 -64 years of age. 5 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 6 General services include personal services (e.g. laundry services, barber shops, and repair and maintenance), religious organizations, social services, and labor unions. 7 Professional services: Most of these industries include professions that require a degree or a license, such as legal services, accounting, scientific research, consulting services, etc. 8 Vigdor, Jacob. 2013. "Immigration and the Revival of American Cities: From Preserving Manufacturing Jobs to Strengthening the Housing Market" New American Economy. 9 2012 Survey of Business Owners, U.S. Census Bureau. 10 Data on total student enrollment in the region is derived from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System maintained by the National Center for Education Statistics. Temporary residents refer to people who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 11 Economic data is derived from the International Student Economic Value Tool maintained by NAFSA, the association of international educators. 12 New American Economy. 2017. "From Struggle to Resilience: The Economic Impact of Refugees in America:' E I When asked how accepted a person feels on a scale of one to five with five being most accepted, our community gave Roanoke an average rating of 4.0. How many of your neighbors do you know? All of them ■ Most of them. Roughly half A few of them None of them 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 60% 90% 100°x, Parks, downtown events, and greenways were city services that had the highest percentage of usage among respondents. Other amenities such as city libraries and the Roanoke River were also specified. 911 /Emergency Services Parks Community events Downtown events— 4,00%v average rating 13CIII13 Almost 50% of respondents stated that they knew a few of their neighbors. What city services do you use? What are the biggest challenges you faced when moving to Roanoke? LanpuaYe bare Lack or lob ona<.cnnrclea Fttknp maca,n «ten.. reHh <oat or - brrr�g Lack of bousing _ Lack o/ ac<en - In... Ftt11nH uttafe Lock of trust in p011ce / lock of acceaa to klHNer... lack or access - ta Neaithcar -. LKk Of kc<eaa. to counseUn.. Lock of K<csa. tolcgd- None al the above aver Ipeas< spe[Ify) oe. Irrn Hox ao+c ko.k sax boa. pox rwx sox toox When asked to identify the three biggest challenges when moving to Roanoke, 60% responded with feeling disconnected from the community. Language barrier was also identified as a challenge many faced when moving to Roanoke. 17 Interwoven Equity Interwoven Equity is the idea that decision making and policy making are based on principles of equity and are examined for bias and potential unintended consequences for any specific group of people. Short -term goals: • Expand multi - lingual options for government resources and services • Educate other organizations on the importance of immigrant inclusion efforts and provide resources on how their organizations can implement practices that remove barriers for New Americans Long -term goals: • Consider a dedicated person on the equity board or commission proposed in City Plan 2040 that focuses on the needs of immigrants • Include more New Americans on city boards and commissions • Continue efforts dedicated to attaining more equitable educational outcomes for school systems Short -term goals: • Adopt a charter that declares Roanoke a Compassionate City • Ensure emergency information is provided in multiple languages • Monitor and track crimes against immigrant populations Long -term goals: • Strengthen the relationship between public safety staff and New Americans to increase usage of emergency services when needed • Expand and adapt trauma informed training for public safety staff and health care providers on working with diverse populations Resilient Economy A resilient economy is one that is built on a strong collaboration between private businesses, non- profits, local government, and our educational partners to promote workforce development across all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds. Short -term goals: • Work with partner agencies to provide hazard and recovery information in multiple languages • Create a multi - lingual guide to opening a business • Consider specialized help for immigrants and refugees with starting, building, and growing their business Long -term goals: • Consider a partnership between local businesses and students for mentorship opportunities • Identify and remove barriers to New Americans transferring existing and earning new technical degrees, certifications, professional licensing, etc. Short -term goals: • Greenspace, such as parks and greenways, should be welcoming for all people • Provide inclusive recreational programs and events • Signs and educational materials in parks should be in multiple languages Long -term goals: • Use outdoor activities such as community gardening, as a source of healing from trauma • Increase greenspace near predominately immigrant neighborhoods 19 Livable Built Environment Roanoke is a growing, historic cultural hub with vibrant neighborhoods for all; varied housing that is safe, accessible, and affordable; and a connected multi - modal, user - friendly transportation system. Short -term goals: • Recognize and support cultural centers, which are organizations or buildings that support art and culture, in every neighborhood • Review public space policies to ensure a welcoming city for all Long -term goals: • Increase affordable housing stock • Improve public transit clarity by providing providing information in multiple languages • Increase public transit access and to community resources like health care services Short -term goals: • Create partnerships throughout the Roanoke Valley to engage in immigrant inclusion work and address the changing needs of immigrants Long -term goals: • Increase regional transportation options • Market our successful diversity and inclusion efforts to attract new businesses and residents r'2O ent Immigrant inclusion must be included in work across multiple sectors. Implementation of this plan will rely heavily on the help of our partners inlcuding: • Blue Ridge Literacy • Commonwealth Catholic Charities • Local Colors • Points of Diversity • Refugee Dialogue Committee • Roanoke Refugee Partnership • Roanoke City Public Schools As we move forward to become a more welcoming city for all, we aim to have roles clearly identified, continue engagement of immigrant communities, and analyze metrics that allow for us to report our improvement. . The City's Community Engagement Office will continue planning and coordination of Welcoming Week and similar events • The Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board will engage in immigrant inclusion work • The Refugee Dialogue Committee, which includes at least one City staff person, will continue to meet on a monthly or bimonthly basis • Create website for continual tracking of metrics and measures 21 The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia Affidavit of Publication CITY OF ROANOKE - PDB Attn SUSAN MCCOY 215 CHURCH AVE ROOM 166 ROANOKE, VA 24011 Account Number 6011439 Date March 03, 2021 Date Category Description Ad Size Total Cost 03/11/2021 Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Any public hearings advertised he 1 x 174 L 1,656.88 Publisher of the Roanoke Times 1, (the undersigned) an authorized representative of the Roanoke Times, a daily newspaper published in Roanoke, in the State of Virginia, do certify that the annexed notice PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE An was published in said newspapers on the following dates: 02/23, 03/0212021 The First insertion being given ... 02/23/2021 Newspaper reference: 0001189824 Billing Representative Sworn to and subscribed before me this Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Notary Public State of Virginia Richard A. Hundley County of Hanover Notary Public My Commission expires Commonwealth of Virginia Plutaly o. 904041 Commission Exp. Jan 31, 2024 THIS IS NOT A BILL. PLEASE PAY FROM INVOICE. THANK YOU PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE A request by the City of Roanoke to consider an amendment to City Plan Any public hearings advertised herein 2040, the City's comprehensive plan, to will be held in the City Council include the Welcoming Roanoke Plan, Chamber, 4th floor, Room 450, Noel C. which is a strategic plan for immigrant Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church integration that highlights and Avenue SW, Roanoke, Virginia. These enhances the economic contributions public hearings may be conducted by immigrants make to the community. electronic communication means due The Welcoming Roanoke Plan outlines to the COVID -19 pandemic disaster. All policies to achieve diversity and persons shall be afforded an inclusion and strengthen the City's role opportunity to speak and state their as a place where all residents feel views concerning all aspects of these included and have access to available matters. resources and opportunities to be successful. Any applications and any plans will be digitally available for review online or The proposed Welcoming Roanoke Plan may be obtained digitally by emailing is available for review in the City planning @roanokeva gov. Clerk's Office, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, between 8 am and If you are a person with a disability 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and who needs accommodations for any online at http: / /roanokeva gpv/ public hearings advertised herein, pla_nningcommission please contact the City Clerk's Office, (540)853.2541, by noon, Friday, March Tina M. Carr, Secretary, City Planning 5, 2021. Commission The City of Roanoke Planning City Council will hold a public hearing Commission will hold a public hearing on the aforesaid matters on March 15, on March 8, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., or as 2021, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter soon thereafter as the matters may be as the matter may be heard, in the City heard, to consider the following Council Chamber, fourth floor, Room matters. All persons wishing to 450, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, address the Planning Commission must 215 Church Avenue SW, Roanoke, sign -up with the Secretary to the Virginia. Persons who register to Planning Commission by emailing speak will be provided with planning @roanokevagov or by calling information to present their testimony (540)853 -1330 by noon, Friday, March 5, via electronic communication means in 2021. Persons who register to speak the event the public hearing is will be provided with information to conducted using electronic present their testimony via electronic communication means. All persons communication means in the event the shall be afforded an opportunity to public hearing is conducted using speak and state their views concerning electronic communication means. all aspects of these matters. Written comments of interested persons will be received by the Cecelia F. McCoy, y, CMC, City Clerk Secretary to the Planning Commission at planni 40,t'anokevagov on or prior The City of Roanoke Board of Zoning to noon, Friday, March 5, 2021. APPS will hold a public hearing on March 10, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., or as soon A request by the City of Roanoke to thereafter as the matters may be consider an amendment to City Plan heard, to consider the following 2040, the City's comprehensive plan, to applications. All persons wishing to include the Oak Grove Center Plan, address the Board of Zoning Appeals which focuses on 173 acres along a must sign -up with the Secretary to the shared commercial corridor where City Board of Zoning Appeals by emailing and Roanoke County borders meet at planning @roanokevagov or by calling Virginia State Road 419, also known as (540)853 -1330 by noon, Monday, March Electric Road, in the Oak Grove 8, 2021. Persons who register to speak neighborhood. Plan recommendations will be provided with information to include land use, community facilities, present their testimony via electronic transportation, gateway and communication means in the event the streetscape improvements, and public hearing is conducted using community engagement. The Oak electronic communication means. Grove Center Plan will guide future Written comments of interested decisions and actions in the Oak Grove persons will be received by the area over the next 20 years. Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals at Planning @roanokevapov on The proposed Oak Grove Center Plan is or prior to noon, Monday, March 8, available for review in the City Clerk's 2021. Office, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, between 8 am and Application by Tower Engineering 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and Professionals for property located at onlineat http r ce as o- 1920 Valley View Boulevard NW, planninacoranp on ." b — bearing Official Tax Map No. 2380106, " for a special exception pursuant to Section 362.315, Zoning, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to permit a wireless telecommunications facility, not otherwise listed. Application by Ginger Harris for property located at 1443 Lafayette Boulevard NW, bearing Official Tax Map No. 2450404, for a special exception pursuant to Section 36.2 -311, Zoning, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to permit a dwelling, two- family. Tina M. Carr, Secretary, City Board of Zoning Appeals (1189824) PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Any public hearings advertised herein will be held in the City Council Chamber, 4t" floor, Room 450, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue SW, Roanoke, Virginia. These public hearings may be conducted by electronic communication means due to the COVID -19 pandemic disaster. All persons shall be afforded an opportunity to speak and state their views concerning all aspects of these matters. Any applications and any plans will be digitally available for review online or may be obtained digitally by emailing planning(�croanokeva.gov. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for any public hearings advertised herein, please contact the City Clerk's Office, (540)853 -2541, by noon, Friday, March 5, 2021. The City of Roanoke Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 8, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matters may be heard, to consider the following matters. All persons wishing to address the Planning Commission must sign -up with the Secretary to the Planning Commission by emailing planning�uroanokeva.ov or by calling (540)853 -1330 by noon, Friday, March 5, 2021. Persons who register to speak will be provided with information to present their testimony via electronic communication means in the event the public hearing is conducted using electronic communication means. Written comments of interested persons will be received by the Secretary to the Planning Commission at planning_( roanokeva.gov on or prior to noon, Friday, March 5, 2021. A request by the City of Roanoke to consider an amendment to City Plan 2040, the City's comprehensive plan, to include the Oak Grove Center Plan, which focuses on 173 acres along a shared commercial corridor where City and Roanoke County borders meet at Virginia State Road 419, also known as Electric Road, in the Oak Grove neighborhood. Plan recommendations include land use, community facilities, transportation, gateway and streetscape improvements, and community engagement. The Oak Grove Center Plan will guide future decisions and actions in the Oak Grove area over the next 20 years. The proposed Oak Grove Center Plan is available for review in the City Clerk's Office, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and online at http: // roanokeva .gov /planningcommission. A request by the City of Roanoke to consider an amendment to City Plan 2040, the City's comprehensive plan, to include the Welcoming Roanoke Plan, which is a strategic plan for immigrant integration that highlights and enhances the economic contributions immigrants make to the community. The Welcoming Roanoke Plan outlines policies to achieve diversity and inclusion and strengthen the City's role as a place where all residents feel included and have access to available resources and opportunities to be successful. The proposed Welcoming Roanoke Plan is available for review in the City Clerk's Office, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and online at http: // roanokeva .gov /planningcommission Tina M. Carr, Secretary, City Planning Commission City Council will hold a public hearing on the aforesaid matters on March 15, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City Council Chamber, fourth floor, Room 450, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue SW, Roanoke, Virginia. Persons who register to speak will be provided with information to present their testimony via electronic communication means in the event the public hearing is conducted using electronic communication means. All persons shall be afforded an opportunity to speak and state their views concerning all aspects of these matters. Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC, City Clerk The City of Roanoke Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on March 10, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matters may be heard, to consider the following applications. All persons wishing to address the Board of Zoning Appeals must sign -up with the Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals by emailing plantlingL %roanokeva.gov or by calling (540)853 -1330 by noon, Monday, March 8, 2021. Persons who register to speak will be provided with information to present their testimony via electronic communication means in the event the public hearing is conducted using electronic communication means. Written comments of interested persons will be received by the Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals at planningLtroanokeva. ,ov on or prior to noon, Monday, March 8, 2021. Application by Tower Engineering Professionals for property located at 1920 Valley View Boulevard NW, bearing Official Tax Map No. 2380106, for a special exception pursuant to Section 36.2 -315, Zoning, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to permit a wireless telecommunications facility, not otherwise listed. Application by Ginger Harris for property located at 1443 Lafayette Boulevard NW, bearing Official Tax Map No. 2450404, for a special exception pursuant to Section 36.2 -311, Zoning, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to permit a dwelling, two - family. Tina M. Carr, Secretary, City Board of Zoning Appeals Please publish in newspaper on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, and Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Please bill and send affidavit of publication to: Tina M. Carr Secretary to the Planning Commission Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals Planning, Building, & Development City of Roanoke Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, SW, Room 170 Roanoke, VA 24011 540/853 -1730 tina.carrLaroanokeva.gov Please send affidavit of publication to: Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC, City Clerk 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Suite 456 Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 540/853 -2541 I � IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of March, 2021. No. 42018 - 031521. AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 32- 103.2, Williamson Road Area Service District defined, Division 7, Williamson Road Area Service District, Article Il, Real Estate Taxes Generally, of Chapter 32, Taxation, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to expand the Williamson Road Area Service District ( "Service District "); providing for an effective date: and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. WHEREAS, the Service District was established by Ordinance No. 31472, adopted by Roanoke City Council on May 24, 1993; and WHEREAS, the City desires to expand the Service District to include the Additional Parcels shown and designated on a map entitled "Official Map of Williamson Road Area Service District' designated as Project 6860 -2, prepared by and maintained in electronic format by the Office of the City Engineer; and as further set forth in the Council Agenda Report to City Council dated March 15, 2021. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. Section 32- 103.2, Williamson Road Area Service District defined, Division 7, Williamson Road Area Service District, Article II, Real Estate Taxes Generally, of Chapter 32, Taxation, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, is hereby amended and reordained to read and provide as follows: Sec. 32- 103.2. - Williamson Road Area Service District defined. (a) The location and boundaries of the Williamson Road Area Service District established by this chapter shall be defined to include the area shown as designated on a map entitled "Official Map of Williamson Road Area Service District" effective July 1, 204 -921; designated as Project Number 6860, and Project Number 6860 -2 prepared by and maintained in electronic format by the Office of the City Engineer, a copy of which is on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the City Engineer, Room 350, 215 Church Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia, and on the City of Roanoke's Real Estate GIS website. (b) References to street names and official tax numbers set out in the description referred to in subsection (a) of this section are based upon .Roans, Gi Official ppfai-cial sal Maps Ul l' f M h 26, City's tax mapsystem. iLCI- � (c) Public utility facilities in or above the public right -of -way, such as poles, lights, wire, cable, conduit and piping, and railroad right -of -way and track shall not be included within the Williamson Road Area Service District or subject to the tax imposed by this division. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon July 1, 2021. 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: �nn City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: March 15, 2021 Subject: Expansions of the Williamson Road Service District Boundary Background: The Williamson Road Area Service District was established by Ordinance No. 31472- 052493 on May 24, 1993, codified as Chapter 32, Article II, Division 7 of the City Code. Within the district, an additional tax assessment of $0.10 per $100 of assessed value is levied on real estate. District proceeds have been directed to the Williamson Road Area Business Association ( WRABA) to provide the additional services in the District. Such services are outlined in an annual work plan and budget submitted to the City for approval. Minor modification of the district boundary was made by Ordinance Nos. 41 266- 091 71 8 and 41340-121718. Otherwise, the boundary of the service district has remained static since inception in 1993. The WRABA board of directors has requested consideration of expansion of the district to two areas where it currently provides business advocacy and assistance and has had representation as members and on the board of directors. The executive director and members of the WRABA board briefed City Council on the proposal at the February 1, 2021 Council meeting. Considerations: The existing boundary and proposed new boundary of the Williamson Road Area Service District are depicted in the attached map entitled: "Williamson Road Service District Additions February 2021, designated as Engineering Project No. 6860, and Project No. 6860 -2." On the south end of the existing district, the new areas encompass the Magic City and Haley auto dealerships as well as some expanded portions of the Berglund dealership along its rear property lines. The northern expansion area takes in the former Crossroads Mall, the Town Square shopping center, and related development along Hershberger Road and Rutgers Road. As of February 2020, the parcels to be added to the district have a combined land and improvement value of $156,511,400, resulting in additional annual real estate revenue of $156,511. Such funds would be provided to WRABA per agreement that was renewed in 2016 and remains in effect through 2026. When the expansion is approved, WRABA must modify its work plan and budget accordingly. Section 15.2- 2402.1 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, requires a public hearing be advertised and held by City Council prior to considering any change to service district boundary. The public hearing advertisement was published on February 22, March 1, and March 8, 2021. Recommended Action: Following the public hearing and after consideration of comments received at the public hearing, approve the expansion of the Williamson Road Area Service District by adoption of the attached ordinance. Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to increase the revenue estimate for the Williamson Road Area Service District Tax for FY22 by $156,511, increasing by the same amount the appropriation to the Williamson Road Area Business Association. ( ------ e ----------- Robert S Cowell, .Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Sherman Stovall, Deputy City Manager Brent Robertson, Asst. City Mgr. for Community Development Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance 2 Properties Proposed for Inclusion in the Williamson Road Area Service District Official Tax No. Property Address 2041341 210 CARVER AVE NE 2041701 SHORT ST NE 2041703 CARVER AVE NE 2080114 3724 WILLIAMSON RD NW 2080117 3738 WILLIAMSON RD NW 2090211 3034 PIONEER RD NW 2090213 3022 PIONEER RD NW 2090214 0 PIONEER RD NW 2170102 1002 HERSHBERGER RD NW 2170139 4840 LANFORD ST NW 2170142 1010 HERSHBERGER RD NW 2170205 0 BIRCHLAWN AV NW 2190101 5101 AIRPORT RD NW 2190102 0 AIRPORT RD NW 2190103 5111 AIRPORT RD NW 2190104 5115 AIRPORT RD NW 2190105 5119 AIRPORT RD NW 2190106 5125 AIRPORT RD NW 2190107 5131 AIRPORT RD NW 2190506 0 HEARTHSTONE RD NW 2190507 5034 HEARTHSTONE RD NW 2190509 5042 HEARTHSTONE RD NW 2190510 1116 MAITLAND AVE NW 2190704 5023 WILLIAMSON RD NW 2191101 5227 AIRPORT RD NW 2191102 5221 AIRPORT RD NW 2191103 5217 AIRPORT RD NW 2191105 5207 AIRPORT RD NW 2191106 5203 AIRPORT RD NW 2200217 5130 HILDEBRAND RD NW 2200221 5124 HILDEBRAND RD NW 2200223 0 HILDEBRAND RD NW 2200226 5135 HILDEBRAND RD NW 2200233 0 HILDEBRAND RD NW 2200234 0 HILDEBRAND RD NW 2200238 5136 HILDEBRAND RD NW 2270101 1518 HERSHBERGER RD NW 2270226 0 HERSHBERGER RD NW 2270232 0 HERSHBERGER RD NW 2270233 1722 HERSHBERGER RD NW 2271001 1620 HERSHBERGER RD NW 2271004 1612 HERSHBERGER RD NW Properties Proposed for Inclusion in the Williamson Road Area Service District Official Tax No. Property Address 2271014 1650 HERSHBERGER RD NW 2280306 4318 WILLIAMSON RD NW 2280601 1350 BEAN ST NW 2280605 1344 HERSHBERGER RD NW 2280606 1406 HERSHBERGER RD NW 2280801 1430 HERSHBERGER RD NW 2280802 1418 HERSHBERGER RD NW 2281101 1512 HERSHBERGER RD NW 2281102 0 HERSHBERGER RD NW 3020801 525 ORANGE AVE NE 3021001 0 MCDOWELL AV NE 3021002 0 MCDOWELL AV NE 3021003 0 MCDOWELL AV NE 3021017 0 MADISON AV NE 3021501 0 MADISON AV NE 3021502 0 MADISON AV NE 3021512 0 GREGORY AV NE 3024001 811 WILLIAMSON RD NE 3024002 809 WILLIAMSON RD NE 3024007 502 MCDOWELL AVE NE 3025001 601 ORANGE AVE NE 3025002 0 5TH ST NE 3025003 701 WILLIAMSON RD NE 3025004 0 RUTHERFORD AV NE 3025005 442 RUTHERFORD AVE NE 3025006 714 5TH ST ST NE 3025015 535 ORANGE AVE NE 3025016 609 ORANGE AVE NE 3042201 540 ORANGE AVE NE 3070253 0 THURSTON AV NE 3070316 1530 COURTLAND RD NE 3070319 1350 COURTLAND RD NE 3070320 0 COURTLAND RD NE 3070417 0 SYCAMORE AV NE 3070504 1330 COURTLAND RD NE 3070809 0 CO M PTO N ST NE 3080635 103 FOREST HILL AVE NE 3080645 0 CLOVER AV NE 3080710 0 CLOVER AV NE 3080720 142 NOBLE AVE NE 3080726 0 CLOVER AV NE 3080807 0 NOBLE AV NE Properties Proposed for Inclusion in the Williamson Road Area Service District Official Tax No. Property Address 3080808 0 NOBLE AV NE 3080901 0 COURTLAND RD NW 3080912 0 THURSTON AV NE 3080913 106 THURSTON AVE NE 3080923 1824 WILLIAMSON RD NE 3090904 114 LACONIA AVE NE 3090905 0 LACONIA AV NE 3090906 0 LACONIA AV NE 3090907 0 LACONIA AV NE 3090908 0 LACONIA AV NE 3091025 111 LACONIA AVE NE 3101005 3107 WILLIAMSON RD NE 3101006 3103 WILLIAMSON RD NE 6640116 1445 TOWNE SQUARE BLVD NW 6640117 1441 TOWNE SQUARE BLVD NW 6640119 1455 TOWNE SQUARE BLVD NW 6640126 1379 TOWNE SQUARE BLVD NW 6650101 5050 RUTGERS ST NW 6650103 0 AVIATION DR NW 6650111 5040 RUTGERS ST NW 6650112 5060 RUTGERS ST NW 6650113 1452 TOWN SQUARE BLVD NW 6660103 5008 AIRPORT RD NW 6660105 1419 HERSHBERGER RD NW 6660106 1535 HERSHBERGER RD NW 6660108 1609 HERSHBERGER RD NW 6660109 1611 HERSHBERGER RD NW 6660110 1420 TOWNE SQUARE BLVD NW 6660111 1366 TOWNE SQUARE BLVD NW 6660112 5002 AIRPORT RD NW 6660114 5234 AIRPORT RD NW 6660116 0 RUTGERS ST NW 6660118 1414 TOWNE SQUARE BLVD NW 6660119 0 TOWNE SQUARE BV NW 6660120 5002 CROSS RD NW 6660121 1301 HERSHBERGER RD NW 6660122 1309 HERSHBERGER RD NW 6660123 1335 HERSHBERGER RD NW 6660124 1401 HERSHBERGER RD NW 6660125 1423 HERSHBERGER RD NW 6660127 5214 AIRPORT RD NW 6660128 1625 HERSHBERGER RD NW Properties Proposed for Inclusion in the Williamson Road Area Service District Official Tax No. Property Address 6660129 5030 RUTGERS ST NW 6660130 1521 HERSHBERGER RD NW 3070416 113 SYCAMORE AVE NE 3070243 110 SYCAMORE AVE NE 3070244 114 SYCAMORE AVE NE 3070245 118 SYCAMORE AVE NE 3070246 122 SYCAMORE AVE NE 3070247 126 SYCAMORE AVE NE 3070255 102 SYCAMORE AVE NE AN W�E ���VVVrrr/// S t \\ I P r SyjR I Fi � � :-\ ✓ �A � � � s 1 - >� _),'� +� � � � Jet -� ©e�l� - �ftlir !i t 'r7 to r; C � Al s i s�Q, x, �� a y£ � � y� � � j � I 1 (, y, r �•. /+ s 1 f� �l fo r v a . v 3 r/ i ROANOKE Williamson Road - Mq, � - „� Service District r��. Additions v' February 2021"„ I "_ Parcels ISON ryVE Williamson Rd Service District "••��qr az�, t �' r - Additions T I.b Or, rG"* Engineering Plan # 6860 -2, %v o 10 February 2021 �' ' ` N'' ..., �. The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia Affidavit of Publication SHERMAN M STOVALL, ASSISTANT CITY MGR Attn BRENT ROBERTSON, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 215 CHURCH AVENUE, S. W., SUITE 456 ROANOKE, VA 24011 RECEIVED MAR 12 2021 0FF1C,i_ 1"TY i. / Account Number 6017304 Date March 08, 2021 Date Category Description Ad Size Total Cost 03117/2021 Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Sections 58.1 -30( 1 x 72 L 1.054.96 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Sections 58.1 -3007 and 15.2- 2400 of the Code of Virginia (1950). as amended, the Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 15, 2021, to consider an amendment to the boundary of the Williamson Road Area Service District as described in Section 32- 103.2, Williamson Road Area Service District defined, of the Code of the City Of Roanoke (1979), as amended. The proposal is to expand the boundary of the Williamson Road Area Service District to include 135 properties comprising 209 acres, with an assessed value of $156.5M. The additional parcels will be subject to the levy and collection of the additional annual real property tax, imposed on all properties in the Williamson Road Area Service District, in the amount of ten cents ($.10) per one hundred dollars ($100.00) of assessed valuation. This public hearing may be conducted by electronic communication means due to the COVID -19 pandemic disaster. All persons wishing to address City Council must sign -up with the City Clerk's Office by emailing clerk 0roanokeva.gov or calling (540) 853 -2541 by 12:00 noon, on Monday. March 15, 2021. Citizens who register will be provided information to present their testimony via electronic communications means. The full text of the proposed ordinance, including a list of the additional parcels to be added, is available for review on and after February 22, 2021, from the Office of the City Clerk, 4th Floor, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, 24011. Should these offices be closed to the public due to the COVID- 19 pandemic disaster, copies are available by contacting the City Clerk, by telephone, at (540) 853 -2541, or by email at clerk@�roanokeva.gov. For further information on the matter, you may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (540) 853 -2541. if you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853 -2541, before 12:00 noon on Thursday. March 11, 2021. Given under my hand this 22nd day of February, 2021- Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk (1189491) Publisher of the Roanoke Times I, (the undersigned) an authorized representative of the Roanoke Times, a daily newspaper published in Roanoke, in the State of Virginia, do certify that the annexed notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING was published in said newspapers on the following dates: 02/22, 03101, 03/08/2021 The First insertion being given ... 02/22/2021 Newspaper reference: 0001189491 Billing Representative Sworn to and subscribed before me this Monday, March 8, 2021 Notary Public Kimberly Kay Harris State of Virginia County of Hanover My Commission expires NOTARY PUBLIC commonwealth of Virginia Reg. No. 356753 'ommission Exp. Jan. 31, 2025 THIS IS NOT A BILL. PLEASE PAY FROM INVOICE. THANK YOU +I NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Sections 58.1 -3007 and 15.2 -2400 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, the Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 15, 2021, to consider an amendment to the boundary of the Williamson Road Area Service District as described in Section 32- 103.2, Williamson Road Area Service District defined, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended. The proposal is to expand the boundary of the Williamson Road Area Service District to include 135 properties comprising 209 acres, with an assessed value of $156.5M. The additional parcels will be subject to the levy and collection of the additional annual real property tax, imposed on all properties in the Williamson Road Area Service District, in the amount of ten cents ($.10) per one hundred dollars ($100.00) of assessed valuation. This public hearing may be conducted by electronic communication means due to the COVID -19 pandemic disaster. All persons wishing to address City Council must sign -up with the City Clerk's Office by emailing clerk @roanokeva.gov or calling (540) 853 -2541 by 12:00 noon, on Monday, March 15, 2021. Citizens who register will be provided information to present their testimony via electronic communications means. The full text of the proposed ordinance, including a list of the additional parcels to be added, is available for review on and after February 22, 2021, from the Office of the City Clerk, 4th Floor, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, 24011. Should these offices be closed to the public due to the COVID -19 pandemic disaster, copies are available by contacting the City Clerk, by telephone, at (540) 853 -2541, or by email at clerk(? roanokeva.g_o_v. For further information on the matter, you may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (540) 853 -2541. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853 -2541, before 12:00 noon on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Given under my hand this 22nd day of February, 2021. Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk Note to Publisher: Please publish three times in the Roanoke Times, legal notices, on the following dates: Monday, February 22, 2021 Monday, March 1, 2021 Monday, March 8, 2021 Please send affidavit of publication to: Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia, 24011 Send Invoice to: Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager for Community Development 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of March, 2021. No. 42019 - 031521. AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract for Purchase and Sale of Real Property (the "Contract ") between the City of Roanoke, Virginia ( "City "), and JRM Real Estate Ventures, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia ( "Buyer "), to sell to the Buyer certain real property located at 119 and 117 Norfolk Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia and 0 Railside Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, consisting of approximately 0.2204 acres, more or less, together with all improvements thereon, designated as Official Tax Map Nos. 1010306, 1010307, 1010318, and 1010317 (the "Property "), upon certain terms and conditions; authorizing the City Manager to execute such further documents and take such further actions as may be necessary to accomplish the above matters; and dispensing with the second reading of this Ordinance by title. WHEREAS, City is the owner in fee simple of the Property, and the City is desirous of selling the Property to the Buyer and the Buyer is desirous of acquiring the Property; WHEREAS, the City proposes to execute a Contract (the "Contract "), in the form of the Contract attached to the City Council Agenda Report dated March 15, 2021 (the "Agenda Report"), with the Buyer for the purchase of the Property for the sum of $1,495,000.00, together with other consideration and performance of other obligations by the Buyer; WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 15, 2021, pursuant to Section 15.2 -1800 and Section 15.2 -1813, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, at which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were afforded an opportunity to be heard on such conveyance; and WHEREAS, after closing the public hearing, Council believes that the sale of the Property to the Buyer in accordance with the terms of the proposed Contract will benefit the City and its citizens. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City Council finds the sale of the Property will be of economic benefit to the City and its citizens. 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized on behalf of the City to execute a Contract, substantially similar to the Contract attached to the Agenda Report, to sell to the Buyer the Property for the purchase price of $1,495,000.00, together with other consideration and performance of other obligations by the Buyer, upon such terms and conditions as more particularly set forth in the above - mentioned Agenda Report. 3. The City Manager is further authorized to execute such further documents, including a Special Warranty Deed of Conveyance for the transfer of the Property to the Buyer in accordance with the terms of the Contract, and take such further actions as may be necessary to implement, administer, and enforce the Contract and such other collateral, and complete the sale and transfer of the Property to the Buyer. 4. The form of the documents referred to above and in the Agenda Report are to be approved by the City Attorney. 5. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this Ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: ot't' � lt.� L/)U"-7 City Clerk. COUNCIL AGENDA R • To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: March 15, 2021 Subject: Sale of Property Bearing Official Tax Map Numbers 1010306 & 1010307 also known as 119 - 117 Norfolk Avenue, S.W. and Official Tax Map Numbers 1010317 and 1010318 also known as 0 Railside Avenue, S.W. Background: The City of Roanoke purchased four parcels, together with buildings and improvements thereon, being two parcels situated at 119 and 117 Norfolk Avenue, S.W. bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 1010306 an 1010307, respectively, and two adjacent parcels situated at 0 Railside Avenue, S.W., bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 1010317 and 1010318, respectively (collectively, the "Properties ") in 2001. Subsequently, the City entered into a 40 year lease with Warehouse Row, L. P. Warehouse Row, L.P. redeveloped the Properties and has entered into leases with third party tenants that currently occupy the Properties. Funding for the redevelopment of the Properties included funding from Warehouse Row Lender, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company whose members are The Roanoke Valley Development Company ( "RVDC ") and Carilion Clinic ( "Carilion "). RVDC and Carilion currently control Warehouse Row. JRM Real Estate Ventures, LLC ( "Prospective Buyer ") submitted an offer to purchase the Properties for $1,495,000 and the City, Warehouse Row, L. P., RVDC, and Carilion have negotiated with the Prospective Buyer on the terms of a proposed agreement. Under Section 15.2 -1800, et seq., Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, prior to conveying City -owned property the City is required to give prior public notice, conduct a public hearing, and adopt an ordinance by City Council. Recommended Action: After consideration of comments received at the publi c at the public hearing needing further consideration, authorizing the City Manager to execute the proposed substantially similar to the one attached to this Report approval as to form rr by4*re­�ity Attorney. Robert owell, Jr. City Manager hearing and absent comments adopt the attached ordinance Contract for Purchase and Sale, . All documents are subject to Distribution: Council Appointed Officers W. Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Robert Ledger, Director, Economic Development Marc Nelson, Economic Development Manager Cassandra L. Turner, Economic Development Specialist Laura M. Carini, Assistant City Attorney Draft March 15, 2021 CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY This Contract For Purchase and Sale of Real Property (Contract) is dated 32021, by and between the City of Roanoke, Virginia, a Virginia municipal corporation with an address of 364 Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011 ( "Seller "), Carilion Clinic, formerly known as Carilion Health System, a Virginia corporation ( "Carilion "), The Roanoke Valley Development Corporation, a Virginia corporation ( "RVDC "), Warehouse Row, L.P. a Virginia limited partnership ( "WR "), and JRM Real Estate Ventures, LLC, a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia ( "Buyer "). RECITALS: WHEREAS, Seller is desirous of selling certain real property together with any improvements thereon, located at 119 and 117 Norfolk Avenue S.W. and 0 Railside Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, Official Tax Map Nos. 1010306, 1010307, 1010318 and 1010317 an approximate aggregate total acreage of 0.2204 acres (collectively, referred to hereafter as the "Property ") to Buyer and Buyer is desirous of acquiring such Property upon the terms and conditions set forth below; WHEREAS, the Buyer represents to Seller that Buyer is desirous of purchasing the Property for the purposes of leasing to tenants providing retail office and related services and in accordance and compliance with current zoning and other applicable laws and ordinances.; and WHEREAS, Seller will sell the Property to Buyer provided Buyer fully complies with certain terms and conditions as set forth in this Contract and if Buyer fails to comply with such terms and conditions, Buyer shall be liable to Seller for the amount set forth hereinafter or for such other remedies available to Seller as set forth in this Contract or by law. THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions herein set forth, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged by the parties hereto, Seller and Buyer hereby agree the above recitals are hereby incorporated into this Contract and that they further agree as follows: SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS. Unless the context otherwise specifies or requires, for the purpose of this Contract, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth in this Section: Buyer's Proposal or Proposals: Buyer's Proposal refers to Buyer's planned purchase of the Property in order to lease to tenants providing retail office and related services and in accordance and compliance with current zoning and other applicable laws and ordinances. Closing: The consummation of this Contract by Seller's delivery to Buyer of a Special Warranty Deed to the Property. WR Agreement draft Draft March 15, 2021 Closing Date: The date provided for in Section 11 hereof for the Closing. Days: Unless otherwise stated, this term means consecutive calendar days. Effective Date: The date listed in the first paragraph of this Contract. Improvements: Any and all improvements, and all appurtenances thereto, located on the Property at the time of Closing. Property: The property, together with any improvements thereon, located at 119 and 117 Norfolk Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, Official Tax Map Nos. 1010306 and 1010307, respectively, an approximate aggregate acreage of 0.211 acres, and the two adjacent parcels situated at 0 Railside Avenue, S.W., Official Tax Map Nos 1010318 and 1010317, respectively, an approximate aggregate acreage of 0.0094 acres, the four parcels being depicted on the attached Exhibit 1. Settlement Agent: First Choice Title & Settlement, 5461 Fallowater Lane, Roanoke, Virginia, 24018, or other settlement agent mutually agreeable to the parties. Title Commitment: A commitment for title insurance in favor of Buyer for the Property to be issued by a Title Company. Title Company: Any nationally recognized title insurance company acceptable to Buyer. SECTION 2. PURCHASE AND SALE OF PROPERTY. A. Seller agrees to sell the Property to Buyer, and Buyer agrees to purchase the Property from Seller, upon all the terms, covenants, and conditions set forth in this Contract. B. The purchase price for the Property (Purchase Price) shall be $1,495,000 payable in cash, wired funds, certified check, or other funds determined to be liquid funds by Settlement Agent from Buyer to Seller at Closing. C. Upon execution of the Contract, Buyer shall deposit with Settlement Agent $25,000 (Deposit) which shall be held in escrow as earnest money and applied to the Purchase Price upon settlement. SECTION 3. CONDITIONS FOR COMPLETION OF CONTRACT. A. As a condition precedent to Buyer's obligation to purchase the Property or otherwise to perform any obligations provided for in this Contract, Seller, as of the Closing, shall have complied with Seller's representations and warranties in Section 10 of this Contract, and the fulfillment to Buyer's reasonable satisfaction of Seller's delivery to Buyer on the Closing Date of title to the Property and other documents as prescribed in Section 4. As a condition precedent to Seller's obligation to sell the Property or otherwise perform any obligations provided for in this Contract, WR Agreement draft Draft March 15, 2021 Buyer, as of the Closing, shall have complied with Buyer's obligations, representations, and warranties in this Contract. B. Buyer and /or Seller may, at any time on or before the Closing Date, at its election, waive in writing any of the other party's conditions precedent referenced in this Section 3, and Buyer's and Seller's consummation of the transaction on the Closing Date shall waive all such conditions precedent. C. In the event Closing has not occurred through no fault of Seller by the outside Closing Date set forth herein, the Seller, at its sole election, by written notice given to Buyer, may terminate this Contract. Seller, at its sole option, may also by written notice to Buyer give Buyer an additional amount of time from the Closing Date in which to deliver the Purchase Price and proceed with Closing. If Closing has not occurred within such additional time period through no fault of Seller, this Contract shall automatically be terminated without any further action. In the event of any termination as set forth above, this Contract shall be deemed terminated and of no further force and effect. D. Buyer shall have 60 Days after the date of this Contract as a Feasibility Period (Feasibility Period) during which Buyer shall have the right to enter the Property to investigate all aspects of the Property to make such marketing, financial, appraisal, surveying, architectural, engineering, topographical, geological, soil, subsurface, environmental, water drainage, and traffic studies and any other audits, investigations, inspection, evaluations, studies, tests, borings, and measurements as Buyer deems necessary or advisable to determine whether there exist any issues with that would prevent Buyer's intended use of the Property and to make arrangements for suitable financing. Should Buyer determine in its sole discretion during such Feasibility Period that suitable financing cannot be obtained, the Property is not satisfactory to Buyer, or cannot be used by the Buyer due to any of the problems outlined above in this section, Buyer shall notify the Seller in writing as soon as possible, but in no event not later than five (5) Days after the end of such Feasibility Period, of Buyer's decision to terminate the Contract for such reason. In such case, this Contract shall thereupon be terminated and of no further force and effect, and the Deposit shall be returned to Buyer, unless Seller and Buyer mutually agree to modify this Contract to address any such issues. E. In connection with Buyer's ability to conduct its Feasibility review mentioned above, Seller and WR hereby grant to Buyer, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees, designees, representatives, and consultants, a revocable right to enter upon the Property at any time during the Feasibility Period, upon one (1) working day prior written notice to Seller and WR, in order to survey, make test borings, and carry out such other examinations, exploratory work, or testings as may be necessary, including to complete a Phase I and Phase II Environmental Assessments, or geotechnical assessments, or nondestructive engineering evaluations of the Property upon the following terms and conditions: (i) If Buyer exceeds its rights granted under this Section or fails to obtain and maintain the insurance required by this Section 3, Seller and /or WR may immediately revoke this right of entry. WR Agreement draft Draft March 15, 2021 (ii) Buyer agrees to be responsible for any and all damages resulting from the activity or activities of Buyer, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees, designees, representatives and consultants, on the Property in the exercise of the rights granted under this Section 3. Buyer, at its sole cost, shall promptly and fully restore any land disturbed by the exercise of the rights under this Section 3 as near as possible to a condition equal to that existing immediately prior to entry on the Property and to restore as near as possible any part of the Property that Seller and /or WR determine was substantially damaged by Buyer's actions. (iii) Buyer agrees and binds itself and its successors and assigns to indemnify, keep, and hold the Seller, WR, Carilion, and RVDC and their respective officers, agents, employees, volunteers, and representatives free and harmless from any and all liability, claims, causes of action, costs and damages of any type, including attorney's fees, on account of any injury or damage of any type to any person or property growing out of or directly or indirectly resulting from Buyer's inspections and entry onto the Property during the feasibility period. In the event that any suit or proceeding shall be brought against Seller, Carilion, WR, and /or RVDC or any of their respective officers, employees, agents, volunteers, or representatives, at law or in equity, either independently or jointly with Buyer, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees, designees, representatives and consultants, on account thereof, Seller, Carilion, WR, and/or RVDC shall provide Buyer with notice of such suit or proceeding and Buyer, upon notice given to it by the Seller, Carilion, WR, and /or RVDC or any of its officers, employees, agents, volunteers or representatives, will pay all costs of defending Seller, Carilion, WR, and /or RVDC or any of their respective officers, employees, agents, volunteers or representatives in any such action or other proceeding. In the event of any settlement or any final judgment being awarded against Seller, Carilion, WR, and /or RVDC or any of their officers, employees, agents, volunteers or representatives, either independently or jointly with Buyer, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees, designees, representatives and consultants, in any such suit or proceeding in which Seller, Carilion, WR, and /or RVDC have provided notice to Buyer, then Buyer will pay such settlement or judgment in full or will comply with such order or decree, pay all costs and expenses of whatsoever nature, including attorney's fees, and hold Seller, Carilion, WR, and RVDC or any of their respective officers, employees, agents, volunteers or representatives harmless therefrom. (iv) Buyer shall for purposes of inspections and other access during the Feasibility Period, at its sole expense, obtain and maintain, and have its contractors or representatives who enter the Property during the Feasibility Period obtain and maintain, the insurance set forth below. Any required insurance shall be effective prior to the beginning of any inspection, survey, or other work by Buyer under Section 3 (D). The following policies and coverages are required: (a) Commercial General Liability. Commercial General Liability insurance, written on an occurrence basis, shall insure against all claims, loss, cost, damage, expense or liability from loss of life or damage or injury to persons or property arising out of the acts or omissions of Buyer, its, contractors, employees, agents, and representatives. The minimum limits of liability for this coverage shall be $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate. WR Agreement draft 4 Draft March 15, 2021 (b) Contractual Liability. Broad form Contractual Liability insurance shall include the indemnification obligation set forth above. (c) Workers' Compensation. Workers' Compensation insurance covering the statutory obligations of the Buyer, and its contractors and representatives under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and Employer's Liability insurance shall be maintained for all its employees engaged in work under this Section 3. Minimum limits of liability for Employer's Liability shall be $100,000 bodily injury by accident each occurrence; $500,000 bodily injury by disease (policy limit); and $100,000 bodily injury by disease (each employee). With respect to Workers' Compensation coverage, the insurance company shall waive rights of subrogation against the Seller, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives. (v) The insurance coverages and amounts set forth above may be met by an umbrella liability policy following the form of the underlying primary coverage in a minimum amount of $1,000,000. Should an umbrella liability insurance coverage policy be used, such coverage shall be accompanied by a certificate of endorsement stating that it applies to the specific policy numbers indicated for the insurance providing the coverages required by this section, and it is further agreed that such statement shall be made a part of the certificate of insurance furnished by Buyer to Seller and WR. (vi) All insurance shall also meet the following requirements: (a) Buyer shall furnish prior to entering Property to Seller and WR a certificate or other satisfactory evidence, acceptable to Seller, of insurance and any applicable endorsements showing the type, amount, effective dates and date of expiration of the policies. All such insurance shall be primary and noncontributory to any insurance or self - insurance the Seller may have. (b) Buyer shall immediately notify Seller and WR in writing if any of the insurance policies or coverages required, including those of subcontractors and representatives, are canceled or materially altered, and shall immediately replace such insurance and provide documentation of such to Seller and WR. (c) The required insurance policies and coverages, except as to Workers' Compensation and Employer's liability, shall name Seller, Carilion, WR, and RVDC and their respective officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives as additional insureds, and an endorsement from the insurer to this effect shall be received by the Risk Management Officer of the City within thirty (30) days of the date of this Contract. Otherwise, Buyer must present an additional insured endorsement that names the Seller, Carillon, WR, and RVDC and their respective officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives as additionally insured. (d) Where waiver of subrogation is required with respect to any policy of insurance required under this Section 3, such waiver shall be specified on the certificate of insurance. (e) Insurance coverage shall be in a form and with an insurance company approved by the Seller, which approval shall not be withheld unreasonably. Any insurance company providing WR Agreement draft Draft March 15, 2021 coverage under Section 3 shall be authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Buyer shall provide Seller's Risk Manager and WR with not less than thirty (30) Days advance notice of cancellation or material alteration of any of the above required insurance coverage. F. Upon the request of Seller or WR, Buyer, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees, designees, representatives and consultants, shall within a reasonable period of time after receipt of any preliminary or final survey, test results or conclusory reports and opinion statements, deliver copies of same to Seller and WR. If Seller or WR so requests, Buyer shall also turn over copies of raw data obtained and any laboratory and observation reports or analyses. Such copies of all the above shall be provided to Seller and WR without charge. G. Buyer, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees, designees, representatives and consultants, shall at all times during the Feasibility Period and prior to closing comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Buyer, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees, designees, representatives and consultants, prior to exercising any rights under Section 3, shall obtain, at their cost, any and all required permits and /or licenses for any such work. H. Title Commitment. Prior to the end of the Feasibility Period, Buyer shall obtain, at its expense, a Title Commitment from a Title Company insuring Buyer's ownership interest in the Property in the amount of the purchase price. The Title Commitment will contain only easements, restrictions, and other conditions of record that do not render the Property unmarketable or materially impact the Purchaser's intended use (the "Permitted Exceptions "). If the Title Commitment or Survey contains defects or exceptions other than Permitted Exceptions, then Buyer shall provide Seller written notice of such defects or exceptions to which Buyer objects. Seller may elect to cure such objections within thirty (30) days from the receipt of Buyer's written notice. If Seller is unwilling or unable to remove such title objections within the thirty (30) day period, Buyer may, at its option, elect to terminate this Agreement and receive return of its deposit or to waive its objections and proceed to Closing. SECTION 4. PARTIES' OBLIGATIONS. A. Seller agrees that it will do the following: (i) Seller agrees to sell to Buyer the Property. (ii) Seller will deliver to the Buyer a special warranty deed at Closing and comply with its other obligations in accordance with the terms of this Contract. (iii) Within ten (10) days after the effective date of this Agreement, Seller shall deliver to Buyer copies of all existing leases, surveys, title reports, title policies, environmental reports, other testing reports, appraisals, and other documents that directly relate to the Property that are in Seller's possession or under Seller's control. Buyer shall keep such information confidential prior to closing and in the event this transaction does not close, Buyer shall promptly return the information to Seller. 6 WR Agreement draft Draft March 15, 2021 (iv) Seller will deliver possession of the Property to Buyer at closing subject to existing disclosed leases. B. Buyer agrees and promises that it will do and /or has done the following: (i) Buyer shall purchase the Property from the Seller in AS IS condition subject to all easements, restrictions, covenants of record, and the unrecorded subleases identified in Exhibit 2 for the Purchase Price of $1,495,000 and will make payment in accordance with the terms of this Contract (ii) As stated above in Section 2(C) of this Contract, upon execution of the Contract, Buyer shall provide Settlement Agent with the Deposit which shall be held as earnest money in a non - interest bearing account and applied to the Purchase Price upon settlement or held by Settlement Agent pending written agreement of the parties or Court order. (iii) Buyer acknowledges and agrees that Seller makes no representations or warranties with respect to the Property other than what is contained within this Contract. (iv) Buyer agrees that Buyer is taking the Property in an AS IS condition without any warranties or representations from Seller and that Buyer has had sufficient opportunities to fully examine the Property and that Buyer shall comply with all environmental and other laws in connection with access to the Property prior to Closing. (v) Buyer shall promptly pay for all advertising costs and any related fees or costs connected with this Contract and /or the sale of the Property, including, but not limited to costs for any advertisement of required public hearing(s). Such payments shall be made directly to the entity providing the advertising or other service, or to the City, as the City may direct. C. WR, Carilion, and RVDC agree to terminate the Leasing and Management Agreement with Hall Associates, Inc. dated July 16, 2003, as amended, at the conclusion of the Feasibility Period. WR, Carilion, and RVDC have represented that such Leasing and Management Agreement has a 30 Day prior notice termination provision. At Closing, WR, Carilion, and RVDC, shall provide, or shall cause to be provided, (i) the termination of the Lease as described in Section 11 D (i) (e) hereof; (ii) the assignment of subleases, without recourse, to Buyer as provided in Section 11 D (i) (f) hereof; (iii) the discharge of the leasehold deed of trust held by Warehouse Row Lending, LLC described in Section 11 J; and (iv) the termination of the Recapture Agreement as described in Section 11 K hereof SECTION 5. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Buyer agrees to and shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations, including all applicable licensing requirements. Buyer further agrees that Buyer does not, and shall not prior to Closing of this Contract, knowingly employ an unauthorized alien as defined in the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. WR Agreement draft 7 Draft March 15, 2021 SECTION 6. ASSIGNMENT. Buyer agrees not to assign or transfer any part of this Contract without the prior written consent of the Seller, which will not be unreasonably withheld, and any such assignment shall not relieve Buyer from any of its obligations under this Contract. SECTION 7. INDEMNITY. Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Seller, Carillon, WR, and RVDC, and their respective officers, directors, and employees free and harmless for and from any and all claims, causes of action, damages or any liability of any type, including reasonable attorney's fees, on account of any claims by or any injury or damage to any persons or property growing out of or directly or indirectly resulting or arising in any way out of any actions, omissions, or activities of Buyer or its agents, employees, contractors, or representatives in conduction inspections or other activities on the Property prior to Closing. SECTION 8. FORUM SELECTION AND CHOICE OF LAW By virtue of entering into this Contract, the parties agree and submit themselves to a court of competent jurisdiction, which shall be the Circuit Court or General District Court for City of Roanoke, Virginia, and further agree this Contract is controlled by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, with the exception of Virginia's conflict of law provisions which shall not apply, and that all claims, disputes and other matters shall be decided only by such court according to the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia as aforesaid. The parties further waive and agree not to assert, to the extend permissible by law, in any such action, suit or proceeding, that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of such courts, that the action, suit or proceeding, is brought in an inconvenient forum or that the venue of the action, suit or proceeding, is improper. SECTION 9. EASEMENTS. Buyer accepts the Property in its AS IS condition, including all existing storm drains, sanitary sewers, and /or water lines and all utility easements (the "Existing Rights and Easements "). Buyer shall be solely responsible for all costs associated with any relocation of Existing Rights and Easements which may be required to accommodate Buyer's proposed development. SECTION 10. COVENANTS AND WARRANTIES. A. In addition to any representations and warranties contained elsewhere in this Contract, Seller warrants and represents that Seller will, in accordance with this Contract, convey title to the Property in an AS IS condition, free and clear of liens, judgments, and other encumbrances and subject to any easements, restrictions, and other items of record and any matters disclosed by the title examination, title commitment, and /or survey to be completed by Buyer, unless objected to by Buyer in accordance with Section 3(H) herein. WR Agreement draft 8 Draft March 15, 2021 B. The Seller further represents and warrants with respect to the Property that: (i) Title. Seller has title to the Property subject to any restrictions, covenants, and easements of record and any matters which a survey would disclose. Seller is the sole owner of the Property. (ii) Condemnation. Seller has no knowledge of any pending or threatened proceedings for condemnation or the exercise of the right of eminent domain as to any part of the Property or the limiting or denying of any right of access thereto. (iii) Hazardous Materials. Seller has no actual knowledge that the premises is in violation of any local, state or federal law, rule or regulation pertaining to hazardous materials under environmental laws or regulations, and the premises is not subject to any governmental, judicial, or administrative notices or actions relating to hazardous materials. (iv) Other Matters. Seller has received no notices from any governmental authority of any alleged violation of any code or ordinance with respect to the Property, and Seller is not aware of any litigation pertaining to the Property. (v) Leases. The Property is leased to WR by Lease dated August 19, 2002, and as amended (Lease). At Closing, Seller and WR agree to terminate the Lease. WR has several subleases with subtenants at the Property, as identified in Exhibit 2 attached hereto and made a part hereof. At Closing, WR will assign, without recourse, the subleases to Buyer. (vi) Access. Ingress to and egress from the Property is available and provided by Norfolk Avenue, S.W. SECTION 11. TITLE AND CLOSING. A. Title to the Property, in accordance with the Survey, shall be conveyed by Seller to Buyer by Special Warranty Deed in an AS IS condition (the "Deed "), free and clear of liens, judgments, and other encumbrances, subject to the following: (1) Ad valorem real property taxes for the current year, not yet due and payable, stormwater utility fees, for the current year, not yet due and payable, and solid waste fees, for the current year, not yet due and payable; (ii) Those matters of title to which Buyer has not objected to in writing; (iii) Those matters reflected on the Survey to which Buyer has not objected to in writing; (iv) Easements, restrictions, and other conditions of record as of the date of execution of this Contract by Seller unless objected to by Buyer in accordance with Section 3(H) herein; (v) The subleases between WR and its subtenants set forth in Exhibit 2; WR Agreement draft 9 Draft March 15, 2021 (vi) Matters shown on the Title Commitment and not objected to by Buyer in accordance with Section 3(H) herein; (vii) Other customary and usual exceptions not adversely affecting title; and (viii) Those items and matters set forth in this Contract and that the obligations and undertakings of the Buyer in this Contract shall survive Closing. B. Delivery of title in accordance with the foregoing shall be evidenced by the willingness on the Closing Date of the Title Company to issue, upon payment of its normal premium, to Buyer its A.L.T.A. (Form B) Owner's Policy of Title Insurance (the "Title Policy ") insuring Buyer in the amount of the Purchase Price in respect to the Property and that title to the Property is vested in Buyer subject only to the Conditions of Title not objected to by Buyer in accordance with Section 3(H) herein. C. Buyer and Seller shall consummate and complete the Closing of this transaction within thirty (30) Days after completion of the Feasibility Period. The Buyer shall designate the specific Closing date in writing to Seller at least ten (10) business days in advance thereof (the "Closing Date "). However, such Closing shall occur no later than June 15, 2021, unless the City grants further extension periods. D. The purchase and sale of the Property shall be closed (the "Closing ") at 10:00 A.M. on the Closing Date at the offices of Settlement Agent for Buyer, in the Office of the City Attorney for Seller, or at such other location, date, and time as shall be approved by Buyer and Seller. (i) On the Closing Date, Seller shall deliver or cause to be delivered to Buyer the following documents: (a) Its duly executed and acknowledged Special Warranty Deed conveying to Buyer the Property in accordance with the provisions of this Contract; (b) A mechanic's lien affidavit executed by a representative of Seller, satisfactory to the Title Company, and to the effect that no work has been performed on the Property by Seller in the one hundred twenty -five (125) Days immediately preceding the Closing Date that could result in a mechanic's lien claim, or, if such work has been performed, it has been paid for in full; (c) Such evidence and documents including, without limitation, a certified copy of the ordinance adopted by the Seller, as may reasonably be required by the Title Company evidencing the authority of the person(s) executing the various documents on behalf of Seller in connection with its sale of the Property; (d) A duly executed counterpart of a Closing Statement; (e) Termination of Lease between Seller and WR; WR Agreement draft 10 Draft March 15, 2021 (f) Assignments of subleases between WR and subtenants to Buyer, without recourse, and Buyer shall assume and agree to perform the obligations of the sublessor under the subleases; and (g) Any other items required to be delivered pursuant to this Contract. E. At Closing, real property taxes (if any) stormwater utility fees, and solid waste fees shall be prorated with Buyer being responsible for all periods thereafter. Rents due under all sublease agreements shall be prorated and any Security Deposits held securing sublease agreements shall be transferred to Buyer. F. Buyer shall pay for (i) the cost of all investigations of the Property including but not limited to examination of title and title insurance premiums for issuance of the Title Policy; (ii) all attorney's fees and expenses incurred by legal counsel to Buyer; (iii) any Grantee's tax and recording costs required to be paid in connection with the recording of the Deed; and (iv) any closing costs, escrow fees, or settlement agent fees. G. Seller shall pay the Grantor's tax, if any, and the expenses of legal counsel for Seller, if any. H. Exclusive possession of the Property, subject to the rights of the subtenants identified in Exhibit 2, shall be delivered to Buyer on the Closing Date, subject to the provisions of this Contract. L At Closing, Buyer shall deliver the Purchase Price to Seller, reduced by the amount of the Deposit and any prorations. J. At Closing, Warehouse Row Lending, LLC shall discharge the Leasehold Deed of Trust K. At Closing, the parties to the Recapture Agreement dated April 19, 2004, by and among Seller, Carilion, RVDC, WR and related affiliates of WR (Recapture Agreement) shall terminate the Recapture Agreement SECTION 12. CONDEMNATION. Seller has no actual knowledge of any pending or threatened condemnation of the Property. However, if, after the date hereof and prior to the Closing Date, all or any part of Property is subjected to a bona fide threat of condemnation or condemned or taken by a body having the power of eminent domain or a transfer in lieu of condemnation, Buyer shall be promptly notified thereof in writing and within twenty (20) Days after receipt of written notice to Buyer, Buyer may by written notice to Seller elect to cancel this Contract prior to the Closing Date, in which event all parties shall be relieved and released of and from any further duties, obligations, rights, or liabilities hereunder, except that the Deposit, if any, shall be promptly refunded to Buyer and thereupon this Contract shall deemed terminated and of no further force and effect. If no such election is made by Buyer to cancel this Contract, this Contract shall remain in full force and effect and the purchase contemplated herein, less any interest taken by condemnation or eminent domain, WR Agreement draft 11 Draft March 15, 2021 shall be effected with no further adjustments, and upon the Closing Date, Seller shall assign, transfer, and set over to Buyer all of the right, title, and interest of Seller in and to any awards that have been or that may thereafter be made for any such taking or takings. SECTION 13. RISK OF LOSS. .Risk of Loss by fire or other casualty shall be upon Seller until Closing is completed, except if such loss is the result of acts or omissions of the Buyer or Buyer's employees, agents, contractors, or representatives, in which case such loss shall be Buyer's responsibility. Provided, however, if the Property is not in substantially the same physical condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted, as its condition on the date at this Agreement, is substantially damaged, or is destroyed before Closing, then either party may cancel this Contract by giving the other party thirty (30) Days written notice of such cancellation and neither party will have any further obligations to the other and Seller shall not be liable to the Buyer for any failure to deliver the Property to Buyer. SECTION 14. COMMISSIONS. Seller and Buyer each warrant and represent to the other that their sole contact with the other or with the Property regarding this transaction has been through Henry Scholz with MKB, REALTORS as Agent for the Seller and Amanda Ostrander with MKB, REALTORS as Agent for the Buyer. Seller and Buyer warrant and represent that no person or entity can properly claim a right to a commission, finder's fee, or other compensation based upon contracts or understandings between such claimant and Buyer or Seller with respect to the transaction contemplated by this Contract other than commissions due and payable outlined in Contract Number C21- 8120 -010 dated August 24, 2020 between the City of Roanoke, Virginia "Owner" and MKB RE, LLC "Contractor." Buyer and Seller each agree to be responsible for any claim, loss, cost, or expense, including, without limitation, attorneys' fees, resulting from any claim for a commission, finder's fee, or other compensation by any person or entity based upon such contacts or understandings. SECTION 15. NOTICES. All notices hereunder must be in writing and shall be deemed validly given, by personal service, if sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by a nationally recognized overnight courier, addressed as follows (or any other address the party to be notified may have designated to the sender by like notice): If to Seller: City of Roanoke, Virginia ATTN: City Manager 364 Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, SW Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Fax No. 540- 853 -2333 With a Copy to: Assistant City Manager for Community Development 12 WR Agreement draft Draft March 15, 2021 City of Roanoke 364 Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, SW Roanoke, VA 24011 Fax No. 540- 853 -2333 If to Carilion: Carilion Clinic 213 South Jefferson Street Suite 1600 Roanoke, VA 24011 Attn: Senior Vice President of Facilities Services and Property Management Services With a copy to: Carilion Clinic 213 South Jefferson Street Suite 1600 Roanoke, VA 24011 Attn: Office of General Counsel If to WR: Warehouse Row, L.P. With a copy to: If to RVDC: The Roanoke Valley Development Corporation 210 South Jefferson Street Roanoke, VA 24011 Attn: With a copy to: Dan Layman, Esquire 30 Franklin Rd SE Ste 555 Roanoke, VA 24011 If to Buyer: Dr. James R. Mulinda JRM Real Estate Ventures LLC P. O. Box 14093 Roanoke, VA 24038 With a copy to: David Bullington, Esquire The Bullington Law Firm, P.C. 5461 Fallowater Lane Roanoke, VA 24018 13 WR Agreement draft Draft March 15, 2021 Notice shall be deemed delivered upon the date of personal service, two days after deposit in the United States mail, or the day after delivery to a nationally recognized overnight courier. SECTION 16. TIME. Time is of the essence in the parties' respective obligations under this Contract. SECTION 17. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. This Contract shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. SECTION 18. COUNTERPART COPIES. This Contract may be executed in one or more counterparts, and all such counterparts so executed shall constitute one Contract binding on all of the parties hereto, notwithstanding that all of the parties are not signatory to the same counterpart. SECTION 19. CONSTRUCTION. The parties acknowledge that each party and its counsel have reviewed and revised this Contract and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Contract or any amendments or exhibits hereto. SECTION 20. SEVERABILITY AND SURVIVAL. If any term of this Contract is found to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining terms of this Contract, which shall continue in full force and effect. The parties intend for the provisions of this Contract to be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. Accordingly, the parties agree that if any provisions are deemed not enforceable by any court or agency of competent jurisdiction, they shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to make them enforceable. ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS CONTRACT SHALL SURVIVE CLOSING. SECTION 21. COOPERATION. Each party agrees to cooperate with the other in a reasonable manner to carry out the intent and purpose of this Contract. SECTION 22. AUTHORITY TO SIGN. 14 WR Agreement draft Draft March 15, 2021 The persons who have executed this Contract on behalf of the parties represent and warrant they are duly authorized to execute this Contract on behalf of their respective entity. SECTION 23. NONWAIVER. Each party agrees that any party's waiver or failure to enforce or require performance of any term or condition of this Contract or any party's waiver of any particular breach of this Contract by any other party extends to that instance only. Such waiver or failure is not and shall not be a waiver of any of the terms or conditions of this Contract or a waiver of any other breaches of the Contract by any party and does not bar the nondefaulting party from requiring the defaulting party to comply with all the terms and conditions of this Contract and does not bar the nondefaulting party from asserting any and all rights and /or remedies it has or might have against the defaulting party under this Contract or by law. SECTION 24. FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2.4343.1, be advised that the City does not discriminate against faith -based organizations. SECTION 25. [DELETED] SECTION 26. NONDISCRIMINATION. During the Feasibility Period and prior to closing of this Contract, Buyer agrees as follows: A. Buyer will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment, except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the Buyer. Buyer agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. B. Buyer in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of Buyer will state that Buyer is an equal opportunity employer. C. Notices, advertisements and solicitations placed in accordance with federal law, rule or regulation shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose of meeting the requirements of this section. D. Buyer will include the provisions of the foregoing in every subcontract or purchase order of over $10,000, so that the provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. SECTION 27. DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE. During the Feasibility Period and prior to closing of this Contract, Buyer agrees to (i) provide a drugfree workplace for Buyer's employees; (ii) post in conspicuous places, available to employees 15 WR Agreement draft Draft March 15, 2021 and applicants for employment, a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition; (iii) state in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of Buyer that Buyer maintains a drugfree workplace; and (iv) include the provisions of the foregoing clauses in every subcontract or purchase order of over $10,000, so that the provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. For the purposes of this section, "drugfree workplace" means a site for the performance of work done in connection with a specific contract awarded to a contractor, the employees of whom are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of any controlled substance or marijuana during the performance of the contract. SECTION 28. COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW; FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC BUSINESSES AUTHORIZED TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. Buyer shall during the Feasibility Period and prior to Closing comply with the provisions of Virginia Code Section 2.2- 4311.2, as amended, which provides that a contractor organized as a stock or nonstock corporation, limited liability company, business trust, or limited partnership or registered as a registered limited liability partnership shall be authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth as a domestic or foreign business entity if so required by Title 13.1 or Title 50 or as otherwise required by law. Buyer shall not allow its existence to lapse or its certificate of authority or registration to transact business in the Commonwealth, if so required under Title 13.1 or Title 50, to be revoked or cancelled at any time during the term of the Contract. Seller may void the Contract if Buyer fails to remain in compliance with the provisions of this section. SECTION 29. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. All obligations or fundings undertaken by Seller in connection with this Contract are subject to the availability of funds and the appropriation of such funds by City Council as may be necessary for such obligations or funding. If any such funding is not approved, withdrawn, or otherwise not made available for this Contract, with the result that Seller is unable to perform its obligations under this Contract, Seller shall provide Buyer with written notice of such unavailability of funding. SECTION 30. FORCE MAJEURE. Neither party shall be in default or otherwise liable for any delay in or failure of its performance under this Contract if such delay or failure arises by any reason beyond its reasonable control, including any act of God, any acts of common enemy, the elements, earthquakes, floods, fires, epidemics, riots, strikes, failures or delay in transportation or communication, shortages of material, approval delays or any act or failure to act by the other party or such other party's employees, agents or contractors; provided, however, that lack of funds shall not be deemed to be 16 WR Agreement draft Draft March 15, 2021 a reason beyond a party's reasonable control. The Parties shall promptly inform and consult with each other as to any of the above causes which in their judgment may or could be the cause of a delay in the performance of this Agreement. For purposes of this Contract, any one (1) delay caused by any such occurrence shall not be deemed to last longer than four (4) months and the party claiming delay caused by any and all such occurrences shall give the other party written notice of the same within 30 days after the date such claiming party learns of or reasonably should have known of such occurrence. Notwithstanding anything else set forth above, after a total of six (6) months of delays of any type have been claimed by a party as being subject to force majeure, no further delays or claims of any type shall be claimed by such party as being subject to force majeure and /or being an excusable delay. SECTION 31. ENTIRE CONTRACT. This Contract, together with the exhibits hereto, contains all representations and the entire understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof. Any prior correspondence, memoranda, or contracts are replaced in total by this Contract and the exhibits hereto. No amendment to this Contract shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the appropriate parties. (SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW) 17 WR Agreement draft Draft March 15, 2021 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Buyer and Seller and other signatories have executed this Contract by their authorized representatives. ATTEST: COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA CITY OF ROANOKE, to -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _day of , 2021, by Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager for the City of Roanoke, Virginia for and on behalf of said Municipal Corporation. My commission expires: Notary Public SEAL WITNESS /ATTEST: JRM Real Estate Ventures, LLC RZ Dr. James R. Mulinda ' To -Wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2021, by the of JRM Real Estate Ventures, LLC a Virginia limited liability company for and on behalf of such entity. My commission expires: Notary Public SEAL 18 WR Agreement draft Draft March 15, 2021 CARILION CLINIC a Virginia corporation By: Name Title ' To -Wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this the corporation for and on behalf of such entity. My commission expires: _day of , 2021, by of Carilion Clinic a Virginia Notary Public SEAL THE ROANOKE VALLEY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION a Virginia corporation By:_ Name Title ' To -Wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2020, by the of The Roanoke Valley Development Corporation a Virginia corporation for and on behalf of such entity. My commission expires: Notary Public WR Agreement draft SEAL IL's Draft March 15, 2021 WAREHOUSE ROW, L.P. a Virginia limited partnership By it General Partner WAREHOUSE ROW, L.L.C. A Virginia limited liability company By:_ Name Title ' To -Wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2021, by the of Warehouse Row, L.L.C. a Virginia limited liability company, as General Partner of Warehouse Row, L.P. a Virginia limited partnership for and on behalf of Warehouse Row, L.P.. My commission expires: Notary Public Approved as to Form: Approved as to Execution: City Attorney Authorized by Ordinance No. City Attorney SEAL 20 WR Agreement draft Draft March 15, 2021 EXHIBIT 1 Property Description 21 WR Agreement draft w N O N 40 3 9, A0 00 d m 0 0 O o O O m m m N O � O O O N O � O £ N O Vt O f O O O � m cn W W 0 0 N 3 0 0 Draft March 15, 2021 EXHIBIT 2 Schedule of Subleases at Property Strelka Law Office Suite 330 Suite 320 Suite 300 Amendment #1 Amendment #2: Amendment #3: Acceleration Point Suite 100 Suite 120 Capital Asset Exchange and Trading, LLC Suite 200 Amendment #1 Aerotek, Inc. Suite 310 Amendment #1 Amendment #2 Amendment #3 22 WR Agreement draft SHERMAN M STOVALL, ASSISTANT CITY MGR Attn BRENT ROBERTSON, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 456 NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BLDG 215 CHURCH AVENUE SW ROANOKE, VA 24011 RECEIVED MAR 12 2021 The Roanoke Times OFFICE OT: _ Account Number CITY TV IA, Roanoke, Virginia 6017304 Affidavit of Publication Date March 08, 2021 Date Category Description Ad Size Total Cost 03/17/2021 Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the requirement 1 x 93 L 494.08 Publisher of the Roanoke Times 1, (the undersigned) an authorized representative of the Roanoke Times, a daily newspaper published in Roanoke, in the State of Virginia, do certify that the annexed notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING was published in said newspapers on the following dates: 03/08/2021 The First insertion being given ... 03/08/2021 Newspaper reference: 0001193631 Billing Representative Sworn to and subscribed before me this Monday, March 8, 2021 THIS IS NOT A BILL. PLEASE PAY FROM INVOICE. THANK YOU Ka-q ao-zoo Notary Public Kimberly Kay Harris NOTARY PUBLIC State of Virginia Commonwealth of Virginia County of Hanover Reg. No. 356753 Commission Exp. Jan. 31, 2025 My Commission expires THIS IS NOT A BILL. PLEASE PAY FROM INVOICE. THANK YOU NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 152 - 1800.6 and 15.2 -1813, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing on March 15, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber, 4th Floor, Room 450, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, 24011, to receive public comments on the proposed sale of 119 and 117 Norfolk Avenue, S.W. bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 1010306 and 1010307, respectively, and two adjacent parcels situated at 0 Railside Avenue, S.W, bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 1010317 and 1010318, respectively (collectively, the "Properties "). The City entered into a 40 year lease with Warehouse Row, LP. Warehouse Row, LP. redeveloped the Properties and has entered into leases with third party tenants that currently occupy the Properties. Funding for the redevelopment of the Properties included funding from Warehouse Row Lender, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company whose members are The Roanoke Valley Development Company ( "RVDC ") and Carilion Clinic ( "Carilion "). RVDC and Carilion currently control Warehouse Row. JRM Real Estate Ventures, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia ( "Prospective Buyer") submitted an offer to purchase the Properties for $1,495,000 and the City, Warehouse Row, L.P., RVDC, and Carilion are presently negotiating with the Prospective Buyer on the terms of a proposed agreement. This public hearing may be conducted by electronic communication means due to the COVID -19 pandemic disaster. All persons wishing to address City Council must sign -up with the City Clerk's Office by emailing clerkaproanokeva.gov or calling (540) 853 -2541 by 12:00 noon, on Monday, March 15, 2021. Citizens who register will be provided information to present their testimony via electronic communications means. A copy of the proposed Purchase Agreement and the full text of the proposed ordinance is available on and after March 8, 2021, from the Office of the City Clerk, 4th Floor, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, 24011. Should these offices be closed to the public due to the COVID- 19 pandemic disaster, copies are available by contacting the City Clerk, by telephone, at (540) 853 -2541, or by email at clerk@roanokeva gov. For further information on the matter, you may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (540) 853 -2541. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853 -2541, before 12:00 noon on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Given under my hand this 8th day of March 2021. Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk (1193631) �v NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 15.2 - 1800.13 and 15.2 -1813, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing on March 15, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber, 4th Floor, Room 450, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, 24011, to receive public comments on the proposed sale of 119 and 117 Norfolk Avenue, S.W. bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 1010306 and 1010307, respectively, and two adjacent parcels situated at 0 Railside Avenue, S.W., bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 1010317 and 1010318, respectively (collectively, the "Properties "). The City entered into a 40 year lease with Warehouse Row, L. P. Warehouse Row, L.P. redeveloped the Properties and has entered into leases with third party tenants that currently occupy the Properties. Funding for the redevelopment of the Properties included funding from Warehouse Row Lender, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company whose members are The Roanoke Valley Development Company ( "RVDC ") and Carilion Clinic ( "Carilion "). RVDC and Carilion currently control Warehouse Row. JRM Real Estate Ventures, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia ( "Prospective Buyer ") submitted an offer to purchase the Properties for $1,495,000 and the City, Warehouse Row, L. P., RVDC, and Carilion are presently negotiating with the Prospective Buyer on the terms of a proposed agreement. This public hearing may be conducted by electronic communication means due to the COVID -19 pandemic disaster. All persons wishing to address City Council must sign -up with the City Clerk's Office by emailing clerk @roanokeva.gov or calling (540) 853 -2541 by 12:00 noon, on Monday, March 15, 2021. Citizens who register will be provided information to present their testimony via electronic communications means. The full text of the proposed ordinance is available on and after March 8, 2021, from the Office of the City Clerk, 0 Floor, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, 24011. Should these offices be closed to the public due to the COVID- 19 pandemic disaster, copies are available by contacting the City Clerk, by telephone, at (540) 853 -2541, or by email at clerkkroanokeva.gov. For further information on the matter, you may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (540) 853 -2541. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853 -2541, before 12:00 noon on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Given under my hand this 8th day of March 2021. Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk Note to Publisher: Please publish once in the Roanoke Times, legal notices, on Monday, March 8, 2021. Please send bill to: Please send affidavit of publication to: Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk For Community Development 4th Floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia, 24011 Roanoke, Virginia, 24011 4��61 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 15th day of March, 2021. No. 42020 - 031521. AN ORDINANCE amending the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, by adding a new Section 24 -2.1 Prohibition of Firearms on City Property to Chapter 24 Public Buildings and Property Generally; establishing an effective date; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15.2 -915, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, localities may adopt an ordinance prohibiting firearms on City property. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: The Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, is amended by adding a new Section 24 -2.1 Prohibition of Firearms on City Property to Chapter 24 Public Buildings and Property Generally, as follows: Section 24-2.1 Prohibition of Firearms on City Property, (1) The possession carrying or transportation of firearms ammunition or components or combinations thereof is prohibited (a) in any buildings, or part thereof, owned or used by the City, or by any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the City, for governmental purposes; or (b) in parks owned or operated by the City, or by any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the City; and (c) in any recreational or community center facility_ operated by the City, or by any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the City and (d) in any public street, road, alley, or sidewalk or public right-of-way or r any other place of whatever nature that is open to the public and is being used sed by or is adjacent to a permitted event or an event that would otherwise require a permit. (2) The possession carrying_ storage or transportation of firearms by City employees agents or volunteers in workplaces owned operated or managed by the City is prohibited unless expressly authorized by the City Manager in writing for a specific purpose. (3) Pursuant to this Section the City may implement security measures that are designed to reasonably, prevent the unauthorized access of such buildings, parks, recreation or community center facilities by a person with any firearms, ammunition or components or combination thereof, such as the use of metal detectors and increased use of security personnel. (4) This section shall not apply to (a) military personnel when acting within the scope of their official duties (b) sworn law enforcement officers, (c) private security personnel hired by the City, when any of them are present in buildings owned leased or operated by the City or in parks and in any recreational or community facility that is owned or used by the City (d) museums displaying firearms and the personnel and volunteers of museums participants in parades that have been issued a permit through the City, or living history re- enactors, performers actors and /or interpreters who possess firearms that are not loaded with projectiles when such persons are participating in or traveling to or from, historical interpretive events parades or are acting in any play, stage show or performance that involves the display or demonstration of such firearms as a part of such p_lay, stage show or presentation; and (e) activities of (i) a Senior Reserve Officers' Training corps program operated at a public or private institution of higher education in accordance with the provisions of 10 U.S.C. &2101 et seq., or (ii) any intercollegiate athletics program operated by a public or private institution of higher education and governed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association or any club sports team recognized by a public or private institution of higher education where the sport engaged in by such program or team involves the use of a firearm Such activities in (e) above shall follow strict guidelines developed by such institutions for these activities and shall be conducted under the supervision of staff officials or such institutions. (5) Notice of the restrictions imposed by this ordinance shall be posted (i) at all entrances of any building, or part thereof, owned or used by the City, or by any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the City, for governmental purposes; (ii) at all entrances of any public park owned or operated by the City, or by any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the City (iii) at all entrances of any recreation or community center facilities operated by the City, or by any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the City. (6) Any persons violating this code section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage. Pursuant to Section 12 of the Charter of the City of Roanoke, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: City Clerk. The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia Affidi !vit of Publication CITY OF ROANOKE - CLERKS OFFICE Attn Cecelia Webb 215 CHURCH AVE SW ROOM 456 ROANOKE, VA 24011 Date Category Description 03117/2021 Any - Virginia ROA NOTICE OF PUBLIC; HEARING Account Number 6007932 G e ie March 29, 2021 Ad Size Total Cost 3 x 0 00 IN 1 07540 Publisher of the Roanoke Times I, (the undersigned) an authorized representative of the Roanoke Times, a daily newspaper published in Roanoke, in the State of Virginia, do certify that the annexed notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING was published in said newspapers on the following dates: 03/08/2021 The First insertion being given ... 03/0812021 Newspaper reference: 0001194205 Billing Representative Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th Day of March 2021 Notary PSUbNO R Carsten NOTARY PUBLIC State of Virginia Commonwealth of Virginia County of Hanover Notary Registration Number 329549 My Commission expires Commission Expires July 31 2021 THIS IS NOT A BILL. PLEASE PAY FROM INVOICE. THANK YOU NOTICE OF PUBLIC NEARING Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 15, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at Council Chamber, 4th Floor, Room 450. Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, to receive public comment on the adoption of a proposed ordinance to add a ntw Section 24 -2.1, Pruhibltion ul Firearms on City Property to Chapter 24, Pubic Buildings and Property Generally Code of the City of Roanoke (1979). This new code section would prohibit the possession, carrying or transportation of firearms in certain municipal facilities. This public hearing may be conducted by electronic communication means due to the COVID-19 pandemic disaster. All persons wishing to address City Council must sign -up with the City Clerk's Office by emailing clerkCroanokeva.gov or calling (540) 853 -2541 by 12:00 noon, on Monday, March 15, 2021. Citizens who register will be provided information to present their testimony via electronic communications means. The full text of the proposed ordinance is available on and after March 5, 2021, from the Office of the City Clerk, 4th Floor, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, 24011. Should these offices be closed to the public due to the COVID -19 pandemic disaster, copies are available by contacting the City Clerk, by telephone, at (540) 853 -2541, or by email at clerkaproanokeva.gov. For further information on the matter, you may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (540) 853 -2541. It you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853.2541, before 12:00 noon on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Given under my hand this 5th day of March, 2021. Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk l �! NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 15, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at Council Chamber, 4th Floor, Room 450, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, to receive public comment on the adoption of a proposed ordinance to add a new Section 24 -2.1, Prohibition of Firearms on City Property to Chapter 24, Public Buildings and Property Generally Code of the City of Roanoke (1979). This new code section would prohibit the possession, carrying or transportation of firearms in certain municipal facilities. This public hearing may be conducted by electronic communication means due to the COVID -19 pandemic disaster. All persons wishing to address City Council must sign -up with the City Clerk's Office by emailing clerk @roanokeva.gov or calling (540) 853 -2541 by 12:00 noon, on Monday, March 15, 2021. Citizens who register will be provided information to present their testimony via electronic communications means. The full text of the proposed ordinance is available on and after March 5, 2021, from the Office of the City Clerk, 4th Floor, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, 24011. Should these offices be closed to the public due to the COVID- 19 pandemic disaster, copies are available by contacting the City Clerk, by telephone, at (540) 853 -2541, or by email at clerk(a�roanokeva.gov. For further information on the matter, you may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (540) 853 -2541. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853 -2541, before 12:00 noon on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Given under my hand this 5th day of March, 2021. Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk Note to Publisher: Publish once in the Virginia section on March 8, 2021. Please send bill and affidavit of publication to: Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk 4th Floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia, 24011 opIoKE c/,,, UJ fro oYATIC Co March 10, 2021 The Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Sr. and Members of the Roanoke City Council Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, SW Roanoke VA 24011 -1594 RE Firearms Restrictions Dear Mayor and Members of City Council: The Roanoke City Democratic Committee supports adopting firearm restrictions to the full extent of the authority granted to the City by the General Assembly. That includes prohibiting firearms in buildings used for governmental purposes, in public parks and recreation centers, on public property used for permitted events (and adjacent streets and sidewalks), and at events that would otherwise require a permit. Please see the attached resolution. The citizens and visitors of the City of Roanoke have a shared, lived experience of gun violence and intimidation. Roanoke saw almost twice as many aggravated assaults with firearms in 2020 as occurred in 2019, 2018 or 2017. Firearms are too regularly used in our city for political intimidation as illustrated by the monthly 2016 Second Amendment events outside the Roanoke Civic Center where approximately 10 -50 heavily -armed adults "rallied" with semi - automatic assault weapons, and, more recently, when a twenty- member all -white militia marched through downtown Roanoke with semi - automatic weapons on the evening of Roanoke's Black Lives Matter March, exacerbating an already tense situation and endangering citizens. Guns have become tools of intimidation that dissuade peaceful participation in local politics. You, our elected leaders, have had virtually no power to enact protections and policies to curb the proliferation and presence of gun violence and intimidation in our experience — until now. We ask that you exercise this new power to the full extent allowed by the General Assembly. cerely, arbara W. Andes aA4't�� Secretary, Roanoke City Democratic Committee Enclosure cc: Susie McCoy, City Clerk Sherman P. Lea, Sr., Mayor Patricia White -Boyd, Vice -Mayor William D. Bestpitch, Council Member Joseph L. Cobb, Council Member Robert L. Jeffrey, Jr., Council Member Stephanie Moon Reynolds, Council Member Vivian Sanchez- Jones, Council Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager Sherman Stovall, Assistant City Manager Timothy Spencer, City Attorney * Roanoke City Democratic Committee * PO Box 2516 * Roanoke, VA 24010 * (540) 440 -1410 * www.RoanokeDemocratics.com A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE TIMELY ADOPTION BY ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL OF AN ORDINANCE TO RESTRICT FIREARMS FROM PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PARKS, RECREATION CENTERS AND DURING PERMITTED EVENTS. WHEREAS, Virginia Code § 15.2 -915 E provides a locality may adopt an ordinance that prohibits the possession, carrying, or transportation of any firearms, ammunition, or components or combination thereof (i) in any building, or part thereof, owned or used by such locality, or by any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the locality, for governmental purposes; (ii) in any public park owned or operated by the locality, or by any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the locality; (iii) in any recreation or community center facility operated by the locality, or by any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the locality; or (iv) in any public street, road, alley, or sidewalk or public right -of -way or any other place of whatever nature that is open to the public and is being used by or is adjacent to a permitted event or an event that would otherwise require a permit. In buildings that are not owned by a locality, or by any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the locality, such ordinance shall apply only to the part of the building that is being used for a governmental purpose and when such building, or part thereof, is being used for a governmental purpose. WHEREAS, the Roanoke City Democratic Committee ( "RCDC ") has determined that it is in the best interest and safety of the residents and visitors of the City to adopt the full measure of authority provided by the above referenced Virginia Code § 15.2 -915 E, and WHEREAS, the rights of a majority to live daily lives in reasonable safety outweigh the desires of a few to own firearms recreationally without restriction or responsibility, and WHEREAS, the RCDC supports the City of Roanoke, through the adoption of ordinance and any other necessary mean, in striving to modify its public safety measures in compliance with the laws of the State of Virginia and any federal laws; now therefore, BE IT RESOLIVED BY THE ROANOKE CITY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE To support the timely adoption of an ordinance to restrict firearms from public buildings, parks, recreation centers and during permitted events. t', tt PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 0 day of of l 12021. Beth Deel, Chair, Roanoke City Democratic Committee Jeffrey;i", -P hair, Roanoke City Democratic Committee Committee Andes, Secretary, Roanoke City Democratic Committee 5305 Medmont Cir SW Roanoke, VA 24018 -1120 Tel (540) 989 -1663 Fax (540) 777 -7101 dy-liLd)cox.net March 4, 2021 BY EMAIL The Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Sr. and Members of Roanoke City Council Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, SW Roanoke VA 24011 -1594 Re: Firearms Ordinance Dear Mr. Mayor and Members of Council: I write in support of the City of Roanoke adopting an ordinance regulating firearms to the maximum extent allowed by the General Assembly's amendment of Virginia Code § 15.2 -915 last year. That includes prohibiting firearms in buildings used for governmental purposes, in public parks and recreation centers, on public property used for permitted events (and adjacent streets and sidewalks), and at events that would otherwise require a permit. I have been a resident of, and practiced law in, the City of Roanoke since 1978. In recent years, I have been involved in the issue of preventing gun violence at both the state and national level, and have followed the rise in extremist groups and the threat they pose. I was among those who have long advocated that greater authority to regulate firearms be given to local governments. In 2016 I proposed the City request greater authority from the General Assembly. I was present when armed white supremacists appeared in Council chambers with one verbally threatening members of City Council while rolling a loaded ammunition clip over in his hand. I have witnessed the inability of the City to take action when armed white supremacists carrying Confederate battle flags, some on horseback, participated in the City's Christmas parade later that year and heckled and threatened bystanders. The United States Capitol was stormed and occupied on January 6 of this year by a violent mob comprised of a mix of white supremacists, anti - government extremists, domestic terrorists, what are incorrectly called "militia" members, and other insurrectionists. To this toxic mix of III - Percenters, Oath Keepers, Proud Boys and other militant disaffected groups is now added Q -Anon spreading conspiracy theories of a stolen election. The FBI Director testified this week that the treat from these groups is not over, but is instead is "metastasizing." He testified the FBI has opened 2,000 domestic terrorist investigations since he became Director in 2017. Just yesterday credible intelligence was publicly disclosed of a planned second assault for today to take over the The Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Sr. and Members of the Roanoke City Council March 04, 2021 Page 2 Capitol and "remove" Democrats from Congress. The disclosure of that information and better preparation by law enforcement should quell that particular plan, but the threat will continue and will grow. Against this background, it is imperative the City of Roanoke do all it can to protect its citizens and protect Council members and other City employees. It is my understanding some concern has been expressed about a perceived difficulty in enforcement of a prohibition of firearms at permitted events. That argument is unpersuasive to me. The same can be said of all criminal laws. Not even the NRA challenges the constitutionality of local governments being able to prohibit firearms at permitted events. There is a very real concern that if all but the permitted events portion is included in Roanoke's ordinance, permitted events will then become the target for armed extremist rage. Violence could ensue. Roanoke can and should include gun restrictions in the permits it grants, especially for large events, but private security is not sufficient. Roanoke should not relinquish its authority for sworn law enforcement officers with arrest authority to police such events for possession of firearms. The claim that "law abiding citizens" need to carry arms for self - defense in wrong for numerous reasons. Studies show that non - lethal means of self - defense are just as effective. Incidents of defensive use of a firearms are extremely rare. Widespread possession of firearms correlates with an increased number of deaths from suicide and accident. There are also numerous examples of concealed carry permit holders not being law abiding citizens. Here are some of the criminal acts committed in Virginia by concealed carry permit holders. htips: /,wvsrcNr csgv.org /crimes- committed- by- virginia- concealed- handgim- permit - holders) The International Association of Chiefs of Police supports firearms regulation. litlps• / /wiN1v theiaep or,7 /sites /default /tiles/ 201905/ IACP�/"2OFirearms %2OPosition %201?aper 20 l8 %20 (1 Public safety requires Roanoke City Council to take full advantage of the authority it has been given and adopt an ordinance restricting firearms to the maximum extent allowed under Virginia law. I ask that you vote to enact such an ordinance. I request this letter be included in the record of public comments for the hearing to be held on this matter on March 15, 2021. Very truly yours, 7 David G. Harrison Hon. Sherman P. Lea, Sr., Mayor (sherman.learu,,roan.okeva. r v) Hon. Patricia White -Boyd, Vice -Mayor ( Irish .white- bovd(Luroanokeva.�,ov) Hon. William D. Bestpitch, Council Member (bill.bestpitch` ),roanokeva.,ov) Hon. Joseph L. Cobb, Council Member (joseph.cobb(,q a� -r o) The Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Sr. and Members of the Roanoke City Council March 04, 2021 Page 3 Hon. Robert L. Jeffrey, Jr., Council Member ( rohert.jeffrey.ci)roanokeva.goN/) Hon. Stephanie Moon Reynolds, Council Member (stephanie.moon @roanokeva.gov) Hon. Vivian Sanchez- Jones, Council Member (vivian.sallchez -'oJ lles,( ,roanokeva. ov) cc: Mr. Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager (bob.cowell @roanokeva.gov) Mr. Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager (brent.robertson @roanokeva.gov) Mr. Sherman Stovall, Assistant City Manager (sherman.stovall @roanokeva.gov) Timothy Spencer, Esquire, City Attorney (Timothy. Spencer @roanokeva.gov) Ms. Susie McCoy, City Clerk (clerk @roanokeva.gov) C:\ Users \David\Documents \Docs\HF \HF - Client Files \0392 COMMUNITY SERVICE \0392 -001 Gun Violence - General\Roanoke City Issues\2021\2021 -03 -04 Roanoke City Council Itr re firearms restrictions. docx [EXTERNAL] Please adopt ALL FIREARMS PROHIBITIONS within your authority -r John W. Priddy MD to—. sherman.lea 02/28/2021 10:46 AM joseph.cobb, trish.white -boyd, bill.bestpitch, robert.jeffrey, clerk, stephanie.moon, vivian.sanchez -jones "John W. Priddy MD" <jwp6 @cox.net> sherman.lea@roanokeva.gov joseph.cobb @roanokeva.gov, trish white- boyd @roanokeva.gov, bill.bostpitch c@ roanokeva gov, robert.jeffrey @roanokeva.gov, clerk @roanokeva.gov, stephanie.moon@roanokeva.gov, vivian .sanchez- jones @roanokeva.gov Please respond to "John W. Priddy MD" <jwp6 @cox.net> CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. Dear Mayor Lea and City Council members, I strongly urge you to adopt an ordinance to prohibit firearms in any Roanoke City: (i) building, or part thereof, used for governmental purposes that is owned or used by the City or any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the City; (ii) public park owned or operated by the City or by any authority or other local governmental entity created or controlled by the City; (iii) recreation or community center operated by the City or by any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the City; and (iv) public property (a) that is used for permitted events, (b) on streets and sidewalks adjacent to permitted events, and (c) at events, adjacent streets and sidewalks, where a permit is required but was not obtained. Public safety requires that Roanoke City Council adopt ALL FOUR restrictions. Respectfully, john W. Priddy MD 2643 Nottingham Rd SE Roanoke, VA 24014 [EXTERNAL] Please adopt all firearms prohibitions within your authority sherman.lea, trish.white -boyd, bill.bestpitch, Terry McGuire joseph.cobb, robert.jeffrey, stephanie.moon, 02/26/2021 08:35 PM vivian.sanchez -jones clerk "Terry McGuire" <stephen.terry.mcguire @gmail.com> 1" > sherman.lea @roanokeva.gov, trish.white- boyd @roanokeva.gov, bill.bestpitch@roanokeva.gov, joseph.cobb @roanokeva.gov, robert.jeffrey @roanokeva.gov, stephanie.moon @roanokeva.gov, vivian .sanchez - jones @roanokeva.gov clark0broanokeva.gov CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. Dear Mayor Lea and Roanoke City Councilmembers, I urge you to adopt an ordinance that would prohibit firearms in all of the areas where you have the authority to do so: (i) building, or part thereof, used for governmental purposes that is owned or used by the City or any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the City; (ii) public park owned or operated by the City or by any authority or other local governmental entity created or controlled by the City; (iii) recreation or community center operated by the City or by any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the City; and (iv) public property (a) that is used for permitted events, (b) on streets and sidewalks adjacent to permitted events, and (c) at events, adjacent streets and sidewalks, where a permit is required but was not obtained. This council has an opportunity, and a responsibility, to take action and pass a strong firearms ordinance that could save lives and prevent tragedy. Roanokers and our visitors should feel safe when spending time around our city, especially when in our public buildings and parks. With so much empowered hate and bigotry in our country and state right now, it is important that you do your part to guard against those who would seek to harm or intimidate our families and guests. Thank you for your consideration Terry McGuire 339 King George Ave SW Roanoke, VA 24016 [EXTERNAL] Subject: Please adopt ALL FIREARMS PROHIBITIONS within your authority clerk @roanokeva.gov, pmyoung001 to sherman.lea @roanokeva.gov, 02/25/2021 11:31 AM trish.white -boyd @roanokeva.gov, o pmyoungOO1@aol.com lo: "clerk @roanokeva.gov" <clerk @roanokeva.gov >, "sherman.lea @roanokeva.gov" <sherman.lea @roanokeva.gov >, "trish .white - boyd @roanokeva.gov" <trish .white - boyd @roanokeva.gov >, "bill. bestpitch @ roanokeva.gov" Please respond to pmyoung001 @aol.com CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. Subject: Please adopt ALL FIREARMS PROHIBITIONS within your authority Dear Mayor Lea and City Council members, I strongly urge you to adopt an ordinance to prohibit firearms in any Roanoke City: (i) building, or part thereof, used for governmental purposes that is owned or used by the City or any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the City; (ii) public park owned or operated by the City or by any authority or other local governmental entity created or controlled by the City; (iii) recreation or community center operated by the City or by any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the City; and (iv) public property (a) that is used for permitted events, (b) on streets and sidewalks adjacent to permitted events, and (c) at events, adjacent streets and sidewalks, where a permit is required but was not obtained. Public safety requires that Roanoke City Council adopt ALL FOUR restrictions. Respectfully, Pamela Young 3256 Avenham Ave Roanoke VA 24014 [EXTERNAL] Please adopt ALL FIREARMS PROHIBITIONS within your authority clerk, sherman.lea, trish.white -boyd, Bishop J L Jackson bill.bestpitch, joseph.cobb, robert.jeffrey, 02/25/2021 01:23 PM stephanie.moon, vivian.sanchez -jones Ho ri: 'Bishop J L Jackson" <revjljackson @gmail.com> o" clerk @roanokeva.gov, sherman.lea @roanokeva.gov, trish.white -boyd @roanokeva.gov, bill.bestpitch @roanokeva.gov, joseph.cobb@roanokeva.gov, robe rt. jeffrey @roanokeva.gov, stephanie.moon@roanokeva.gov, vivian .sanchez -Tones @roanokeva.gov CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. Dear Mayor Lea and City Council members, I strongly urge you to adopt an ordinance to prohibit firearms in any Roanoke City: (i) building, or part thereof, used for governmental purposes that is owned or used by the City or any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the City; (ii) public park owned or operated by the City or by any authority or other local governmental entity created or controlled by the City; (iii) recreation or community center operated by the City or by any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the City; and (iv) public property (a) that is used for permitted events, (b) on streets and sidewalks adjacent to permitted events, and (c) at events, adjacent streets and sidewalks, where a permit is required but was not obtained. Public safety requires that Roanoke City Council adopt ALL FOUR restrictions. Regards, Bishop J. L. Jackson Lead Pastor, ReFreshing Church Roanoke, VA www.bishopjljackson.com [EXTERNAL] Please adopt ALL FIREARMS PROHIBITIONS within your k authority P clerk, sherman.lea, trish.white -boyd, Katharine Ransom k), bill.bestpitch, joseph.cobb, robert.jeffrey, 02/25/2021 02:10 PM stephanie.moon, vivian.sanchez -jones "Katharine Ransom" <katharine.ransom @yahoo.com> clerk @roanokeva.gov, sherman.lea@roanokeva.gov, trish.white- boyd @roanokeva.gov, bill.bestpitch @roanokeva.gov, joseph.cobb @roanokeva.gov, robert.jeffrey @roanokeva.gov, stephanie.moon@roanokeva.gov, vivian .sanchez - jones @roanokeva.gov CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. Dear Mayor Lea and City Council members, I strongly urge you to adopt an ordinance to prohibit firearms in any Roanoke City: (i) building, or part thereof, used for governmental purposes that is owned or used by the City or any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the City; (ii) public park owned or operated by the City or by any authority or other local governmental entity created or controlled by the City; (iii) recreation or community center operated by the City or by any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the City; and (iv) public property (a) that is used for permitted events, (b) on streets and sidewalks adjacent to permitted events, and (c) at events, adjacent streets and sidewalks, where a permit is required but was not obtained. Public safety requires that Roanoke City Council adopt ALL FOUR restrictions. Sincerely, Dr. Katharine I. Ransom 1601 Memorial Avenue SW Apt 2 Roanoke, VA 24015 PhD in Transformative Studies California Institute of Integral Studies MBA - Economics, Class of 2016 BA - Economics, Class of 2013 https: / /Iinktr. ee /drkatharineransom Sent from my iPhone [EXTERNAL] Please adopt ALL FIREARMS PROHIBITIONS within your authority clerk, Sherman Lea, trish.white -boyd, Bill Catherine Koebel ` -) Bestpitch, Joseph Cobb, robert.jeffrey, 02/25/2021 03:59 PM stephanie.moon, vivian.sanchez- Jones, "Catherine Koebel" <cmkoeb @gmail.com> To clerk @roanokeva.gov, "Sherman Lea" <sherman.lea @roanokeva.gov >, trish.white- boyd @roanokeva.gov, "Bill Bestpitch" <bill.bestpitch @roanokeva.gov >, "Joseph Cobb" <joseph.cobb @roanokeva.gov >, robert.jeffrey@roanokeva.gov, CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. Dear Mayor Lea and City Council members, Chief Roman and I would like to alert you to an unpermitted event involving numerous semi - automatic long guns that was immensely dangerous to public safety. On the evening of the Black Lives Matter Rally and March in Roanoke, a heavily armed, twenty person strong all white militia marched through downtown Roanoke. While Black Lives Matter protests were still ongoing at the police station, this all white militia carried numerous semi - automatic long guns and was dressed in military type attire. Marches of this type are similar to past klan rides; they are meant to intimidate and provoke violence; they are obviously a public safety concern. Like the klan, these all white militias seek to supplant lawful police and city authority with their own vigilante style of policing. I include evidence of this event that the event organizers posted on social media as an example of an event where a permit is required but was not obtained, to encourage you to take up the FULL authority given by the state to regulate firearms in Roanoke, including section iv. I fear that if section iv is omitted from Roanoke's ordinance that these all white militias will feel emboldened to continue their vigilante activities whenever they see fit. If section iv was included in the Roanoke Firearms ordinance, the police would have more authority to address the urgent public safety concern presented by all white militias marching in downtown Roanoke with semi - automatic long guns. This all white vigilante march event did not obtain a permit but under Roanoke ordinances requires a permit, so it directly falls under section iv c authority. I can include other instances of all white groups wielding long guns at permitted events in Roanoke. The gun "demonstrations" that occurred outside of the civic center in 2016 monthly were permitted and included a participant (Robert St. Clair) who went on to maliciously wound someone with a firearm in 2020. It is a mistake to conclude that these gun demonstrations are non - violent, if no one is shot during the event. Gun demonstration events and marches are meant to intimidate via coercive violence and send the message that any citizen that challenges the authority these vigilantes say they possess will be met with violent "enforcement," as happened to the victim of Robert St. Clair. I strongly urge you to adopt an ordinance to prohibit firearms in any Roanoke City: (i) building, or part thereof, used for governmental purposes that is owned or used by the City or any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the City; (ii) public park owned or operated by the City or by any authority or other local governmental entity created or controlled by the City; (iii) recreation or community center operated by the City or by any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the City; and (iv) public property (a) that is used for [EXTERNAL] Support of Firearms Ordinance Sherman P Lea Sr, Patricia White -Boyd, Dave Harrison to; William D Bestpitch, Joseph L Cobb, Robert 03/04/2021 10:02 AM Jeffrey Jr, Stephanie Moon - Reynolds, Vivian "Robert S Cowell Jr ", 'Brent Robertson ", "Sherman Stovall ", "Timothy R Spencer ", "Susie McCoy" From "Dave Harrison" <dgh @cox.net> T "Sherman P Lea Sr" <sherman.lea @roanokeva.gov >, "Patricia White- Boyd" <trish .white- boyd @roanokeva.gov >, "William D Bestpitch" <bill.bestpitch @roanokeva.gov >, "Joseph L Cobb" <joseph.cobb @roanokeva.gov >, "Robert Jeffrey Jr" "Robert S Cowell Jr" <bob.cowell@ roanokeva.gov >, "Brent Robertson" < brent.robertson @roanokeva.gov >, "Sherman Stovall" < sherman.stovall @roanokeva.gov >, "Timothy R Spencer" <tirnothy .spencer @roanokeva.gov >, "Susie McCoy" Please respond to <dgh @cox.net> Dave Harrison [EXTERNAL] Support of Firearms Ordinance CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. Mr. Mayor and Members of Council: Please see my attached letter requesting your vote in favor of an ordinance restricting firearms to the full extent authorized by Virginia law. David G Harrison 11 - 2021 -03 -04 Roanoke City Council Itr re firearms restrictions. pdf [EXTERNAL] Checking in with roanokeva.gov sM� Tatiana Rosado Vidal to: Susie 03/11/2021 12:14 PM Sant, D.,/: tatiana a)millionmilesecrets.com o: r; "Tatiana Rosado Vidal' < tatiana @millionmilesecrets.com> "Susie" <clerk @roanokeva.gov> Se 1I tatiana @millionmilesecrets.com Please respond to "Tatiana Rosado Vidal" < tatiana @millionmilesecrets.com> Tatiana Rosado Vidal [EXTERNAL] Checking in with roanokeva.gov G E i J CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. Hi Susie, I wanted to follow up on my previous email (attached below) about our guide of virtual museum experiences: htti3s: / /millionmilesecrets. com /guides /travel- from - home - virtual- museums - and - galleries -tour/ To help persons cope with the lack of social and learning activities in quarantine, we created this guide of the best virtual museum tours currently available. I'm hopeful this guide can help make life in quarantine less mundane for readers on your page below who are interested in virtual experiences: https: / /roanokeva.gov /2566 /Coronavirus- COVID -19 Please let me know if there's anything you need, and I look forward to hearing from you! Gratefully, Tatiana On Fri, Mar 5, 2021 at 3:47 PM, Tatiana Rosado Vidal < tatiana @millionmilesecrets.com> wrote: Hi Susie, I hope your Friday is going well! I noticed your page offers information about virtual experiences, and I wanted to reach out to share an additional resource for those who may be in search of socially distanced activities during the quarantine. As events remain postponed and social distancing rules still in practice, there is a need across the country for engaging activities that stimulate us visually and culturally. In order to help bridge this gap, we have created a guide of virtual museum experiences: https: / /millionmilesecrets.com /guides /travel- from - home - virtual- museums -and galleries t our/ Our guide covers thirteen virtual museum experiences that are best for distance learners, art lovers, science techies, history buffs, and anyone seeking new experiences during the quarantine. We also include a list of ways persons can book their museum tour for free or reduced costs. I thought you would want to add this guide to further support roanokeva.gov. Best, Tatiana Don't want emails from us anymore? Reply to this email with the word "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line. Red Ventures, LLC., 1101 Red Ventures Drive, Fort Mill, South Carolina, 29707, United States [EXTERNAL] Please introduce and support a resolution to NOT pass any ► more local gun - control! > *.. Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, David Evans 'o,: mayor @roanokeva.gov, 03/11/2021 08:46 AM trish.white - boyd @roanokeva.gov, "Eric Orange ", "VCDL Vice President" "Phillip Van Cleave Vcdl" "David Evans" <dhevanstannehill @msn.com> c "Roanoke County Board of Supervisors" <bos @roanokecountyva.gov >, "mayor @roanokeva.gov" <mayor @roanokeva.gov >, "trish .white - boyd @roanokeva.gov" <trish .white - boyd @roanokeva.gov >, "djuna.osborne @roanokeva.gov" "Eric Orange" <eorange @roanokecountyva.gov >, "VCDL Vice President" <vp @vcdl.org >, "Phillip Van Cleave Vcdl" <president @vcdl.org> _ ____ '_ __ David Evans CAUTION. This email originated from outside your organizationt a I i CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. Dear Representatives: Once again I see that the subject of denying 2nd Amendment Rights to legal citizens of our country is being decided by those who were elected by the same people and swore and oath to uphold our Constitution. This is a sad situation to say the least. As a voter and a constituent, I urge you to introduce and support the following resolution to NOT pass any gun- control affecting local government buildings, parks, recreation and community centers, or permitted events including adjacent streets, or affecting the legal purchase, possession, or transfer of firearms or ammunition, even though a new state law allows for such ordinances. Our Constitution protects everyone, without it, we become a disorderly functioning society as today's news and events reflect. Here is a link to download the model resolution I would like you to support: [ Roanoke city https: / /vcdl.org/ resources / 2AResolutions /Reg_Cities /Roanoke.doex Roanoke (county) https: / /vcdl.org/ resources / 2AResolutions /2A_Countics /Roanoke.docx Let me know what you are going to do regarding introducing and supporting this resolution. Thank you for your time and consideration Sincerely, David Evans, Roanoke, VA I i Re: [EXTERNAL] 2021 03 10 RCDC Letter to City Council with Resolution of I Support Clerk w�i: 3: secretary 03/12/2021 08:12 AM Susie McCoy City Clerk/Employees/City—of—Roanoke secretary@roanokedemocrats.com J Barbara Andes, Secy. RCDC [EXTERNAL] 2021 03 10 RCDC Letter to City Council with Resolution t City Clerk Dear Ms. Andes This is to acknowledge receipt of your email d i Dear Ms. Andes: This is to acknowledge receipt of your email dated March 10, 2021. 1 will print for the City Clerk's file for Monday and it will be kept in our permanent records. Those copied also has received your email correspondence for their records. Cecelia "Susie" F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk City of Roanoke 215 Church Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011 (540) 853 -6358 (telephone) (540) 853 -1145 (fax) "Barbara Andes, Secy. RCDC" CAUTION: This email originated fro... 03/10/2021 02:06:00 PM From: 'Barbara Andes, Secy. RCDC' <secretary@roanokedemocrats.com> To: clerk @roanokeva.gov, Sherman.lea @roanokeva.gov, trish.white -boyd @roanokeva.gov, bill.bestpitch @roanokeva.gov, joseph.cobb @roanokeva.gov, robert.jeffrey @roanokeva.gov, stephanie.moon @roanokeva.gov, vivian .sanchez- jones @roanokeva.gov, bob.cowell @roanokeva.gov, brent.robertson @roanokeva.gov, sherman.stovall @ roanokeva.gov, Timothy.Spencer @roanokeva.gov Cc: "Beth Deel" <chair @roanokedemocrats.com >, "Luke Priddy" < treasurer @roanokedemocrats.com >, "Robert Jeffrey" < vice - chair @roanokedemocrats.com> Date: 03/10/2021 02:06 PM _ ] to City Council with Resolution of Support Subject: [EXTERNAL] 2021 03 10 RCDC Letter CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. Dear Madam Clerk, Please record and ensure successful distribution of our letter and resolution to Mayor Lea, Vice Mayor White -Boyd, the council members, and the additional city staff copied herein. With great appreciation, Barbara Andes Secretary Roanoke City Democratic Committee (540) 440 -1410 (Your call will be returned as soon as possible.) Website: http://www.roanokedemocrats.com Facebook: g RoanokeCityDemocraticCommittee Instagram: ,RoanokeDemocrats Twitter: cr�,RoanokeDemocrat [attachment "2021 03 10 RCDC Resolution of Support for Gun Ordiance.pdf' deleted by Susie McCoy /Employees /City of Roanoke] OPNCKE CI�l o e March 10, 2021 The Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Sr. and Members of the Roanoke City Council Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, SW Roanoke VA 24011 -1594 RE Firearms Restrictions Dear Mayor and Members of City Council: The Roanoke City Democratic Committee supports adopting firearm restrictions to the full extent of the authority granted to the City by the General Assembly. That includes prohibiting firearms in buildings used for governmental purposes, in public parks and recreation centers, on public property used for permitted events (and adjacent streets and sidewalks), and at events that would otherwise require a permit. Please see the attached resolution. The citizens and visitors of the City of Roanoke have a shared, lived experience of gun violence and intimidation. Roanoke saw almost twice as m any aggravated assaults with firearms in 2020 as occurred in 2019, 2018 or 2017. Firearms are too regularly used in our city for political intimidation as illustrated by the monthly 2016 Second Amendment events outside the Roanoke Civic Center where approximately 10 -50 heavily -armed adults "rallied" with semi- automatic assault weapons, and, more recently, when a twenty- member all -white militia marched through downtown Roanoke with semi - automatic weapons on the evening of Roanoke's Black Lives Matter March, exacerbating an already tense situation and endangering citizens. Guns have become tools of intimidation that dissuade peaceful participation in local politics. You, our elected leaders, have had virtually no power to enact protections and policies to curb the proliferation and presence of gun violence and intimidation in our experience — until now. We ask that you exercise this new power to the full extent allowed by the General Assembly. /!abara W. Andes Secretary, Roanoke City Democratic Committee Enclosure cc: Susie McCoy, City Clerk Sherman P. Lea, Sr., Mayor Patricia White -Boyd, Vice -Mayor William D. Bestpitch, Council Member Joseph L. Cobb, Council Member Robert L. Jeffrey, Jr., Council Member Stephanie Moon Reynolds, Council Member Vivian Sanchez- Jones. Council Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager Sherman Stovall, Assistant City Manager Timothy Spencer, City Attorney, * Roanoke City Democratic Committee * PO Box 2516 * Roanoke, VA 24010 * (540) 440 -1410 * www.RoanokeDemocratics.com A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE TIMELY ADOPTION BY ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL OF AN ORDINANCE TO RESTRICT FIREARMS FROM PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PARKS, RECREATION CENTERS AND DURING PERMITTED EVENTS. WHEREAS, Virginia Code §15.2-915 E provides a locality may adopt an ordinance that prohibits the possession, carrying, or transportation of any firearms, ammunition, or components or combination thereof (i) in any building, or part thereof, owned or used by such locality, or by any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the locality, for governmental purposes; (ii) in any public park owned or operated by the locality, or by any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the locality; (iii) in any recreation or community center facility operated by the locality, or by any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the locality; or (iv) in any public street, road, alley, or sidewalk or public right -of -way or any other place of whatever nature that is open to the public and is being used by or is adjacent to a permitted event or an event that would otherwise require a permit. In buildings that are not owned by a locality, or by any authority or local governmental entity created or controlled by the locality, such ordinance shall apply only to the part of the building that is being used for a governmental purpose and when such building, or part thereof, is being used for a governmental purpose. WHEREAS, the Roanoke City Democratic Committee ( "RCDC ") has determined that it is in the best interest and safety of the residents and visitors of the City to adopt the full measure of authority provided by the above referenced Virginia Code § 15.2 -915 E, and WHEREAS, the rights of a majority to live daily lives in reasonable safety Outweigh the desires of a few to own firearms recreationally without restriction or responsibility, and WHEREAS, the RCDC supports the City of Roanoke, through the adoption of ordinance and any other necessary mean, in striving to modify its public safety measures in compliance with the laws of the State of Virginia and any federal laws; now therefore, BE IT RESOLIVED BY THE ROANOKE CITY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE To support the timely adoption of an ordinance to restrict firearms from public buildings, parks, recreation centers and during permitted events. t�, PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this �Q day of 2 02 1. L -7-,C Beth Dee], Chair, Roanoke City Democratic Committee Jeffrey ir',- f�CVf -hair, Roanoke City Democratic Committee ke Clay Pemoc}atic Committee Andes, Secretary, Roanoke City —Democratic Committee 7 [EXTERNAL] Roanoke, NO Local "Gun Control" H! bill.bestpitch, joseph.cobb, stephanie.moon, Gary Campbell ' n- trish.white -boyd, mayor, vivian.sanchez- jones, robert.jeffrey 03/10/2021 10:56 PM "Gary Campbell' < garycampbell .fishforever @gmail.com> bill.bestpitch @roanokeva.gov, joseph.cobb @roanokeva.gov, stephanie.moon @roanokeva.gov, trish.white- boyd @roanokeva.gov, mayor @roanokeva.gov, vivian.sanchez- jones @roanokeva.gov, robert.jeffrey@roanokeva.gov This messa ge �G w.ar -+ has been forwarded. _ Gary Campbell CAUTION: This email originated from outside your ion. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from un known senders. Roanoke City Council, nd M Y famil Y OPPOSES any and all actions, ordinances, regulations, laws, etc• diat v of archye and Amendment and our rights to self - defense (particularly in today's environm ent given radical leftist Northam's and the "blue" General Assembly's rleas g local tiesons from make prison back in to our communities, and their efforts to Virginia "sanctuaries" for criminal illegal aliens). Many of our friends and family members live and work in Rnoke. Mn wife community We Montgomery County VA. Thus, we frequently visit an spend will cease doing so if you adopt ANY (further) anti -gun positions (such as you are considering now). By allowing localities in Va. to create their own gun ordinances, Virginia ng hundreds of different and Gov. Northam have deliberately ignored the severe confusion of ha "gun laws" throughout the State; and the impossibility of enforcing each locality's assorted and varied patchwork of potential regulations. Consider the following complication of such ordinances: What is the 'permitted evente oco do if on she must depart from (or return to) her home during the time of g her street (or some adjacent" street) where her right to bear arms has been prohibited by your thoughtless action ? And how are law - abiding constituents to defend themselves if, during "citizen time" at Board /Council meetings, agents from BLM and CASA bring weapons into the event and commence the violent attack they've already threatened ? And, do you really want every child's soccer practice at our local parks to become shooting zones for deranged mass murderers? (This hazard is frighteningly realistic particularly because there are not enough police to staff every such event, and many seek to abolish police altogether!) These are but a few of countless risks and complications of having differing restrictive laws regulations from one community to another within our State. and Your commitment to supporting our 2nd Amendment will easily other concerns and threats. y remedy these and many We look forward to your reply. Gary Campbell & Family AW [EXTERNAL] Gun ban Lawrence Sigmon to: clerk 03/13/2021 12:45 PM "Lawrence Sigmon" <lawrencesigmon @gmail.com> clerk @roanokeva.gov Lawrence Sigmon [EXTERNAL] Gun ban i i i CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. This is in response to the public hearing about your proposed gun ban. I strongly oppose this proposition. This proposal does nothing to help protect the citizens of, and visiting your city. It actually does quite the opposite making them vulnerable to criminals who don't obey laws anyway. If this ordinance passes, I will not do any business in Roanoke. My name is Lawrence Sigmon and I live in Salem VA. [EXTERNAL] OPPOSE Item A -6 Prohibition of Firearms on City Property Debbie Mizelle mayor 03/13/2021 09:04 AM "Debbie Mizelle" <debbiemizelle @cox.net> <mayor @roanokeva.gov> J Debbie Mizelle I I I [EXTERNAL] OPPOSE Item A -6 Prohibition of Firearms on City PropE CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. Mayor Lea, Roanoke City Council should oppose item A -6 at the Council meeting on March 15th. Restricting my right to protect myself and my family will not make criminals less dangerous. All the localities in the area surrounding the city do not have such restrictions and Roanoke should be consistent with them. There is no legitimate justification for infringing on my right to defend myself on public property. Sincerely, Debbie Mizelle [EXTERNAL] City of Roanoke restriction of guns from public places Greg Z Lo, clerk 03/12/2021 07:58 PM "Greg Z" <zachnotbot @icloud.com> clerk @roanokeva.gov Greg Z [EXTERNAL] City of Roanoke restriction of guns from public places 1 i E CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. Dear Council Member Stephanie Moon Reynolds, As a citizen of the city of Roanoke, I was concerned to hear of an item on the agenda for March 15 regarding a proposed restriction on our citizens right to keep and bear arms in our city. As I understand it, this would restrict the rights for law- abiding persons to possess firearms in numerous public places, the very places where they should have the rights to protect themselves. My question to you is, what would these restrictions accomplish? Are there were numerous instances of problems with citizens legally possessing firearms in these areas that need to be restricted despite their constitutional rights to do so? Or, if this another instance of our state political leaders going after "the other side "now that they are in power? As we have seen over the past year, the police force cannot ensure the safety of citizens in all cases, especially in times of unrest, and police are not presumed to be our bodyguards, even in peaceful times. To declare public buildings, parks and recreation areas as "gun -free zone" only puts a heightened chance for a bad occurrence, by encouraging the criminal or madman that they will be the only ones armed. People intent on murder or crime do not obey signs, these restrictions would only affect law - abiding citizens. Nearly every mass shooting has occurred in a "gun- free" zones, including recently at a government building in Virginia Beach that specifically banned its employees from being able to protect themselves. The government is liable for their decisions. I am a physician, interested in preserving the public health. I also participate in shooting sports and hunting, and are around numerous firearm owners and proponents. They are just like the other peaceful friends I meet enthusiastic about golf, tennis or church. They enjoy their rights of firearm ownership just as others enjoy their rights of freedom of religion, freedom from discrimination and freedom of expression, and consequently do not enjoy being discriminated against. Would you propose legislation to ban "dangerous" religions or ethnic groups from our parks? Last year, nearly every county in Virginia passed resolutions becoming "2nd Amendment sanctuaries ", specifically against infringements like Roanoke is considering, including every county surrounding our city. On Lobby Day, 50,000 firearm owners had a rally in Richmond concerned over proposals to strip them of their rights. The police noted afterwards that it was one of the most polite and peaceful protests they have witnessed, with even the streets being cleaned of litter by the participants before they left. The lawmakers acknowledged this peaceful protest by banning them from even having a rally of gun- possessing citizens this year, in case you were wondering yet again why citizens feel lawmakers are motiviated more by politcal spite and donations from Michael Bloomberg (I realize his support is more at the state level than local) than they do of concerns of their citizens. Concealed handgun permit (CHP) holders are known to be more law- abiding than even law enforcement in research studies. Training required for CHP by the state of Virginia for such permits emphasize laws regarding self defense, avoidance of brandishing a firearm as a threat or intimidation and the immense liabilities inherent in carrying and especially in usage of lethal force. Our citizen gun owners are not the problem. It is interesting to note national data showing death by firearms, not including suicides, total around 15,000 per year in our country. FBI data shows that there are approximately 500,000 (some estimate up to 2 million) usages of firearms per year result in saving victims from violence, usually without any shots fired, simply through possession of a firearm to defend themselves. Guns protect lives far more than they take them. Firearm deaths are nearly all criminal on criminal, and usually felons already illegal from possessing firearms. Passing restrictions on law- abiding citizens does nothing to impact firearm crime, and instead puts the unaware law- abiding citizen at risk for becoming a criminal through piecemeal local legislations such as this. I do fully support community led efforts to reduce gun violence through proactive relationships with those at risk. Thank you for your time and consideration, and thank you for your work representing our populous, including those in the minority. Sincerely, Gregory C. Zachmann, M.D. 3278 Avenham Ave SW [EXTERNAL] City of Roanoke restriction of guns from public places _ Greg Z to: clerk 03/12/2021 07:55 PM r "Greg Z" <zachnotbot @icloud.com> clerk @roanokeva.gov Greg Z [EXTERNAL] City of Roanoke restriction of guns from public places i CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. Dear Councilman Jeffrey, As a citizen of the city of Roanoke, I was concerned to hear of an item on the agenda for March 15 regarding a proposed restriction on our citizens right to keep and bear arms in our city. As I understand it, this would restrict the rights for law- abiding persons to possess firearms in numerous public places, the very places where they should have the rights to protect themselves. My question to you is, what would these restrictions accomplish? Are there were numerous instances of problems with citizens legally possessing firearms in these areas that need to be restricted despite their constitutional rights to do so? Or, if this another instance of our state political leaders going after "the other side "now that they are in power? As we have seen over the past year, the police force cannot ensure the safety of citizens in all cases, especially in times of unrest, and police are not presumed to be our bodyguards, even in peaceful times. To declare public buildings, parks and recreation areas as "gun -free zone" only puts a heightened chance for a bad occurrence, by encouraging the criminal or madman that they will be the only ones armed. People intent on murder or crime do not obey signs, these restrictions would only affect law- abiding citizens. Nearly every mass shooting has occurred in a "gun -free" zones, including recently at a government building in Virginia Beach that specifically banned its employees from being able to protect themselves. The government is liable for their decisions. I am a physician, interested in preserving the public health. I also participate in shooting sports and hunting, and are around numerous firearm owners and proponents. They are just like the other peaceful friends I meet enthusiastic about golf, tennis or church. They enjoy their rights of firearm ownership just as others enjoy their rights of freedom of religion, freedom from discrimination and freedom of expression, and consequently do not enjoy being discriminated against. Would you propose legislation to ban "dangerous" religions or ethnic groups from our parks? Last year, nearly every county in Virginia passed resolutions becoming "2nd Amendment sanctuaries ", specifically against infringements like Roanoke is considering, including every county surrounding our city. On Lobby Day, 50,000 firearm owners had a rally in Richmond concerned over proposals to strip them of their rights. The police noted afterwards that it was one of the most polite and peaceful protests they have witnessed, with even the streets being cleaned of litter by the participants before they left. The lawmakers acknowledged this peaceful protest by banning them from even having a rally of gun- possessing citizens this year, in case you were wondering yet again why citizens feel lawmakers are motiviated more by politcal spite and donations from Michael Bloomberg (I realize his support is more at the state level than local) than they do of concerns of their citizens. Concealed handgun permit (CHP) holders are known to be more law- abiding than even law enforcement in research studies. Training required for CHP by the state of Virginia for such permits emphasize laws regarding self defense, avoidance of brandishing a firearm as a threat or intimidation and the immense liabilities inherent in carrying and especially in usage of lethal force. Our citizen gun owners are not the problem. It is interesting to note national data showing death by firearms, not including suicides, total around 15,000 per year in our country. FBI data shows that there are approximately 500,000 (some estimate up to 2 million) usages of firearms per year result in saving victims from violence, usually without any shots fired, simply through possession of a firearm to defend themselves. Guns protect lives far more than they take them. Firearm deaths are nearly all criminal on criminal, and usually felons already illegal from possessing firearms. Passing restrictions on law- abiding citizens does nothing to impact firearm crime, and instead puts the unaware law - abiding citizen at risk for becoming a criminal through piecemeal local legislations such as this. I do fully support community led efforts to reduce gun violence through proactive relationships with those at risk. Thank you for your time and consideration, and thank you for your work representing our populous, including those in the minority. Sincerely, Gregory C. Zachmann, M.D. 3278 Avenham Ave SW [EXTERNAL] Section 24 -2.1 Joshua Fish to, mayor 03/14/2021 11:03 PM r "Joshua Fish" <jafish1287 @gmai1.com> mayor @roanokeva.gov Joshua Fish [EXTERNAL] Section 24 -2.1 CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. I am writing to inform you that I am opposed to the amendment proposed to section 24 of the city code. This amendment will prevent me from being able to protect my family at the city parks we regularly enjoy. As a rule, criminals don't obey laws ensuring this amendment will tip the balance in favor of criminals as they will be the only people with weapons. Josh Roanoke city resident Joshua Fish, MBA HR I Business Management I Talent Development 518 - 926 -8284 jafish1287(j�gmail.com www.Iinkedin.coin/in/joshua-fish ... [EXTERNAL] Firearm Restrictions { James & Kaye Tice too Clerk 03/15/2021 07:42 AM "James & Kaye Tice" <jkkdtice @gmail.com> Clerk @roanokeva.gov James & Kaye Tice [EXTERNAL] Firearm Restrictions CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. Due to being out of town and unable to participate in the Zoom City Council Public Hearing Monday evening, we wish to go on record that we fully support the Roanoke City Council enacting firearm restrictions to the full extent of the authority granted to our city by the General Assembly. That includes prohibiting firearms in buildings used for governmental purposes, in public parks and recreation centers, on public property used for permitted events (and adjacent streets and sidewalks), and at events that would otherwise require a permit. We feel that in civic settings the presence of potentially heavily armed individuals that may have a different viewpoint than you on a subject is not conducive to the free exchange of ideas in a normal public debate. It is intimidation and in most cases is intended to be so. Sincerely, James and Kaye Tice 2412 Oregon Avenue Roanoke, VA 24015 [EXTERNAL] Municipal property firearms ban mewzak to: mayor 03/15/2021 09:13 AM mewzak@rbnet.com mayor@roanokeva.gov Please respond to mewzak@rbnet.com mewzak [EXTERNAL] Municipal property firearms ban CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. Mayor Lea, I am contacting you today to voice my opposition to the proposed ban on firearms in municipal buildings, including parks and recreational centers. American citizens have a second amendment right and this right continues to be limited and infringed upon. Also, criminals by definition break the law-what this ordinance does it keep law abiding citizens from having the ability to protect themselves and their families when in these locations. Libby Shiffer Roanoke, VA 1 1110 comments for Roanoke City Council -. - -- Cecile Newcomb toi Clerk 03/14/2021 10:42 AM "Cecile Newcomb" <cecile64 @vt.edu> Clerk @roanokeva.gov Cecile Newcomb comments for Roanoke City Council CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Roanoke City Council, I support a no exceptions, full authority resolution restricting firearms in city buildings, parks and at permitted events. I ask that you pass this legislation and the necessary funding to empower Roanoke City staff to enforce it. Thank you, Cecile Newcomb 1326 Woodbine St SE Roanoke VA 24014 Page 1 of 1 [EXTERNAL] civic center/ gun shows theberdings to: Sherman.lea 03/15/2021 10:25 AM Hide Details From: "theberdings" <berding @gmail.com> To: Sherman.lea @roanokeva.gov History: This message has been forwarded. CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. Dear Mayor, As the Roanoke City Council weighs the pros and cons of accepting gun shows to be part of the Berglund /Roanoke Civic Center offerings I ask that you seriously contemplate the differences between the gun shows of yesteryear and today. Please consider the broader message the gun shows of today send. Once upon a time gun shows gave opportunity for collectors to share, teach, and sell guns of distinction. Interested participants would see and learn about rare antique guns and guns of historical provenance. They could see and learn about important improvements in firearm technology for safety, security, and sport. The shows would bring in diverse groups without particular political ideology or sentiment. Those days are gone. Gun shows have changed along with the original stated goals of the erstwhile National Rifle Association. Recent gun shows have become magnets for too many looking for weapons and how to make them more lethal. The sales and swaps have become a haven of gun sale loopholes. I don't believe Roanoke's Civic Center should continue to promote or host opportunities for those seeking to weaken our community's efforts to decrease illegal gun sales or promote ideas of violence. Herbert Berding Jr. 2814 Jefferson Street Roanoke, VA 24014 file: / / /C:/ Users /Alallicott /AppData/ Local /Temp /notes70E796 /— web9526.htm 3/15/2021 Page 1 of 2 [EXTERNAL] Fwd: FW: Online Form Submittal: Sign -up Form to Speak Before Roanoke City Council Joe Cobb to: Susie McCoy, Cecelia Webb 03/15/2021 12:07 PM Hide Details From: "Joe Cobb" <joecobbforroanoke @gmail.com> To: "Susie McCoy" <Susie.McCoy @roanokeva.gov >, "Cecelia Webb" <cecelia.webb @roanokeva. gov> History: This message has been replied to. CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. Please include in Item 6a public comments for the record. Thanks, Joe ---- - - - - -- Forwarded message --- - - - - -- From: Malcolm Quigley <malcolm.quigleyC&outlook.com> Date: Mon, Mar 15, 2021 at 11:53 AM Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Sign -up Form to Speak Before Roanoke City Council To: Joe Cobb <joecobbforroanoke(&)zmail.com> Hi Joe, How's it? I think I may have made a mess of submitting a comment for this evening's council meeting. I won't be able to speak but wanted to ensure voice was heard with regard to the implementation of firearm's restrictions from the general Assembly. Just forwarding below and will send a note to the clerk to say I won't be speaking. Best, Malcolm Malcolm Quigley M. US. +1917 214 3043 / +1540 739 2477 IE. +353 872 375 925 file: / / /C:/ Users /ctwebb /AppData /Local /Temp /notes 1 F89EC /—web5520.htm 3/15/2021 COUnca -'utm t-c .'(.!6611 ,lids COMMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CODE TO PROHIBIT GUNS ON CITY PROPERTY MARCH 159 2021 THANK YOU MR. MAYOR, 41�. 1 HAVE REVIEWED THE PROPOSED MEASURE IN ITS ENTIRETY; AND HAVE CONCERNS REGARDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF SECTION 24- 2.1(3) SPECIFICALLY ITS REFERENCE TO A LOCAL GOVERNING BODY'S ABILITY TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO REAP"ABLlS(�F�ct---s PREVENT THE UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS BY A PERSON WITH ANY FIREARMS, AMMUNITION OR COMPONENTS OR COMBINATION THEREFOR, SUCH AS THE USE OF METAL DETECTORS AND INCREASED USE OF SECURITY PERSONNEL. 1 ALSO WANT THE PUBLIC TO KNOW THAT 1 READ THE EMAILS THAT WERE SENT TO THE COUNCIL IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PUBLIC HEARING AND DID ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT. MY CONCERN IS THIS MEASURE NOT ONLY ATTEMPTS TO PROHIBIT THE CARRYING OF FIREARMS IN CITY BUILDINGS, BUT ALSO IN OPEN SPACES, SUCH AS CITY PARKS, GREENWAYS, TRAILS, ETC. 1 CAN UNDERSTAND NOT PERMITTING WEAPONS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS, SUCH AS CITY HALL, LIBRARIES, RECREATION CENTERS, COURT FACILITIES, AND SCHOOLS SINCE WE HAVE OR ARE ABLE TO PUT THE NECESSARY TECHNOLOGY AND /OR LAW ENFORMCEMENT PERSONNEL IN PLACE TO PROTECT OUR EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC IN THESE SETTINGS. HOWEVER, 1 DO NOT BELIEVE WE CAN BE AS SOLID IN OUR BELIEF RELATIVE TO ENSURING THE SAFETY OF THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO UTILIZE OUR PARKS, TRAILS, GREENWAYS OR OTHER OPEN SPACES THAT ARE CONSIDERED RECREATION IN NATURE. 2 MY REASONING IS THE CITY PROMOTES THAT OUR PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS NEARLY 14,000 ACRES OF PUBLIC LAND, WHICH INCLUDES 60 PARKS AND MORE THAN 90 MILES OF GREENWAYS AND TRAILS THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND CARVINS COVE NATURAL RESERVE. WE EVEN PROMOTE OUR CITY AS A MOUNTAIN CITY AND HUB FOR INNOVATION OFFERING AWARD - WINNING OUTDOOR AMENITIES, ENDLESS TRAILS, FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOODS WITH CHARACTER, PUBLIC ART, THE FAMOUS ROANOKE STAR, MUSEUMS, CRAFT BREWERIES, ONE -OF -A -KIND SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS, AND HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS. BASED ON THESE FACTS, IF WE MOVE FORWARD AND ADOPT THIS ORDINANCE, IT IS MY OPINION WE WILL BE OFFERING THE PUBLIC A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY AS IT RELATES TO MY PREVIOUS REFERENCES TO OPEN SPACES. 3 THEREFORE, I CANNOT VOTE IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS CURRENTLY WRITTEN. LASTLY, LET ME BE CLEAR.... THE CONCERNS THAT 1 EXPRESS HERE SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN AS A STATEMENT FOR OR AGAINST ONE'S RIGHT TO POSSESS OR OPENLY CARRY A FIREARM. MY CONCERN IS THE CITY'S ABILITY TO MONITOR AND ENFORCE THE PROVISION OUTLINED IF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE CARRYING OF FIREARMS ON OPEN SPACES OWNED AND /OR UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE ROANOKE CITY GOVERNMENT. THANK YOU MR. MAYOR FOR ALLOWING ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE MY THOUGHTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE. 4