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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Actions 05-17-21ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MAY 17, 2021 2:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AGENDA MOON REYNOLDS 42047 - 051721 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. The Invocation was delivered by Rabbi Kathy Cohen, Temple Emmanuel Reform Church. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was 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, May 20 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, May 22 at 4:00 p.m.; and video streamed through Facebook Live at face book. 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: Mill Mountain Advisory Board — one vacancy Personnel and Employment Practices Commission — two vacancies Roanoke Arts Commission — two vacancies Roanoke Public Library Board — two vacancies Towing Advisory Board — one vacancy (Citizen at- large) Access the City's homepage to complete an online application for the abovementioned vacancies. 2. PRESENTATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: A proclamation declaring the week of May 16 - 23, 2021 as National Public Works Week. Mayor Lea presented the proclamation to Mark Jamison, Director of Public Works, and Michael Clark, Director of Parks and Recreation. 3. HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: City Council sets this time as a priority for citizens to be heard. If deemed appropriate, matters will be referred to the City Manager for response, recommendation or report to the Council. Due to the recent increase and severity in COVID -19 cases in the City of Roanoke, out of an abundance of caution, the Roanoke City Council has determined that temporary changes are necessary. Roanoke City Council Members will continue to meet in person in City Council Chamber, observing all recommended safety protocols while members of the community wishing to address the City Council during Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters are required to participate virtually or via email by contacting the City Clerk's Office at clerk(a_)roanokeva.gov and (540) 853- 2541, by 12:00 p.m., on May 17. The Council Chamber will not be accessible to the general public during the meeting. The meeting will continue to be broadcast via RVTV -3 and on the City's Facebook account. oil Barbara Andes, 2803 Rosalind Avenue, S. W., addressed the Council with regard to the decision to discuss school board appointments in Closed Meeting on May 3 as announced and concerned about transparency of City Council. 4. CONSENT AGENDA: (APPROVED 7 -0, as amended) 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 Monday, April 5, 2021; and on Monday, April 19, 2021. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispensed with the reading of the minutes and approved as recorded. C -2 A communication from Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr., requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to discuss the 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 Clerk advising of the resignation of Sherman M. Stovall, Deputy City Manager as a representative of the Market Building Foundation, Board of Directors and the Defined Contribution Board, effective June 30, 2021. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accepted the resignation and received and filed the communication. C -4 Annual Report of the City Treasurer's Office for Calendar Year 2020. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. C -5 Annual Report of the Market Building Foundation, Board of Directors, for Calendar Year 2020. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. 3 C -6 Reports of qualification of the following individuals: Roy Mentkow as a member of the (Protected Class /Citizen at Large) of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for a three -year term of office, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024; Charnika Elliott as a member of the Fair Housing Board to replace Anita Wilson for a three -year term of office ending March 31, 2024; Annette Lewis as a City representative of the Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge, Board of Directors for a one -year term of office commencing, July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022; Gregory W. Feldmann as a Citizen -at -Large representative of the Board of Trustees, City of Roanoke Pension Plan, for a four -year term of office, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2025; Andrea Trent as a member (Assistant City Manager Designee) of the Defined Contribution Board for a four -year term of office commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2025; Laura Eichenlaub as the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Board representative of the Court Community Corrections Regional Program Criminal Justice Board for a three -year term of office, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024; Dr. Elda Stanco Downey as a Citizen representative of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission for a three -year term of office, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024; Elvir Berbic as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to replace Sue Williams for a term of office ending March 31, 2024; John P. Bradshaw as a Roanoke City Appointee of the Western Virginia Water Authority for a four -year term of office, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2025; and Helen Dean as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission for a three -year term of office, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. 0 C -7 A communication from the City Attorney requesting that Council convene in a Closed Meeting to consult with legal counsel and hear briefings by staff members or consultants pertaining to probate litigation, where such consultation or briefing in open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3711 (A)(7), Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Received and filed. REGULAR AGENDA: 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE. 6. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: a. Presentation by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys highlighting projects, initiatives and current activities. Richmond Vincent, President and CEO, Spokesperson. (Sponsored by Vice -Mayor White -Boyd and Council Member Jeffrey) Received and filed. 7. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER: a. CITY MANAGER: BRIEFINGS: • Recommended Fiscal Year 2021 — 2022 - 60 minutes Budget Received and filed. ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION: 1. Acceptance of the 2020 Continuum of Care Grant funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the City's Homeless Assistance Team. Adopted Resolution No. 42047 - 051721 and Budget Ordinance No. 42048-051721. (7 -0) 61 2. Acceptance of the 2020 Continuum of Care Grant funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the Coordinated Assessment System. Adopted Resolution No. 42049 - 051721 and Budget Ordinance No. 42050-051721. (7 -0) 3. Authorization to reduce the number of members from 38 to 30 on the Roanoke Valley- Alleghany Regional Commission. Adopted Resolution No. 42051 - 051721. (7 -0) 4. Execution of an amendment to the contract between the City of Roanoke and Atlas Construction & Excavating, Inc., for additional repairs. Adopted Resolution No. 42052 - 051721. (7 -0) 5. Execution of the agreement regarding performance obligations of Colonial Green, L.C., related to the Colonial Green development project. Adopted Ordinance No. 42053 - 051721. (7 -0) 6. Repeal Budget Ordinance No. 42002 - 031521 and appropriation of funds in connection with the acceptance of VDOT Transportation Alternatives Set Aside funding. Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 42054 - 051721. (7 -0) b. CITY ATTORNEY: 1. Approval and authorization for the General Registrar to apply for a waiver in connection with split voting precincts. Adopted Resolution No. 42055 - 051721. (7 -0) COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER. The City Manager offered the following comments: The Gun Violence Prevention Commission is making mini - grants available to non - profit and faith -based organizations: • The mini - grants are for activities designed for prevention and intervention of gun violence in our community. • The Commission is primarily interested in programs that work with youth and young adults and are collaborative in nature. • These funds will be distributed in grants ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 for activities to be completed by August 31, 2021. [i • Details about the criteria for the mini - grants is posted on the City's website homepage – roanokeva.gov – under "Read About Roanoke." • Applications must be received by May 21, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. The City will open pools at Washington and Fallon Parks this summer • You will recall, the pools did not open the summer of 2020 because of the COVID -19 pandemic. • As we open the pools this year, safety is our number -one priority. Patrons will be asked to adhere to all VDH guidelines. Staff will adjust protocols as these restrictions change. • Currently, the pools plan to operate at a 75% capacity limit (225 people per pool). • As a reminder, last year —upon hearing the pools weren't going to open— private citizens raised funds to ensure they would open this year. The money raised was given to the City and is being used for pool staff wages. • Information about pool hours and rates can be found at PLAYRoanoke.com 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 Budget Ordinance No. 42056 - 051721. (7 -0) b. A report of certain Authorities, Boards, Committees and Commissions in which City Council serve as liaisons or appointees. Council Member Cobb updated the Council on the work of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission and noted that in addition to the completion of mini -grant applications, the Commission had completed documents and awaiting funding for the Youth and Gang Violence Community Assessment, which takes place this summer. The Gun Violence Prevention Commission is looking for community partners to help make connections and hear the voices of youth and families on realities they are experiencing and assessing the impact of violence and how to prevent/intervene further to reduce violence. 7 Council Member Cobb thanked the Granting Writing team, along with himself, Jamie Starkey, Jim O'Hare, Malcolm Quigley, Jamie Bowdel, Lloyd Merchant and Angie O'Brien who submitted a grant application, and if accepted, would provide $500,000.00 over two years. Within that Grant, the Commission requested funding to hire a Youth and Gang Violence Prevention Coordinator and two outreach personnel, then funding to help support six areas of Prevention and Intervention initiatives. Council Member Moon Reynolds requested a briefing to citizens from the Gun Violence Prevention Commission to inform citizens on the work of the Commission. Council Member Moon Reynolds informed the Council that the Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority with an FY2020- 2021 Jobs Plus Grant for Jamestown Place and Indian Rock Village in the amount of $2,300,000.00. She applauded the City of Roanoke, Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, and area service agencies for their collaborative efforts in ensuring public housing residents opportunities toward self- sufficiency. With regard to the Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board, Vice Mayor White -Boyd advised that Board meetings were online and could be viewed on the city's website at www.roanokeva.gov. She promised to consolidate information into one report and send to the City Council Members by email. Council Member Bestpitch thanked Mayor and Members of City Council for supporting the resolution authorizing the reduction of the number of members on the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission and reminded Council that unless every single county, city, and town that has representation on the Commission, approves a similar resolution, the change cannot go into effect. Mr. Bestpitch also reminded Council that he was tasked to be on the search committee for the new director, following the retirement of Wayne Strickland after thirty plus years, on June 30th, the committee has found a new director, but the candidate would be announced at a later time. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. E 10. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: a. A resolution appointing 011ie Howie as a Director of the Economic Development Authority. Adopted Resolution No. 42057 - 051721. (7 -0) 11. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: a. Inquiries and /or comments by the Mayor and Members of City Council. Council Member Moon Reynolds requested that the City Manager share the plans for the tennis courts located on Burrell Street since nets and fencing were down; wherein, the City Manager replied that he would get details regarding the project and send an update to City Council Members. b. Vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by Council. Waived residency requirement for Elvir Berbic who was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Board on May 3, 2021. (7 -0). 12. RECESSED - 4:58 P.M. THE COUNCIL MEETING WAS DECLARED IN RECESS FOR A CLOSED MEETING; AND THEREAFTER WILL RECONVENE AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, ROOM 450, NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING. 9 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MAY 172 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 The Reverend Dwight O. Steele, Sr., Pastor, Pilgrim Baptist Church (participated by electronic means). 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, May 20 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, May 22 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. NEW BUSINESS: 1. A resolution appointing three Trustees to the Roanoke City School Board. Adopted Resolution No. 42058 - 051721. (7 -0) 10 13 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Request of David Todd for TD2, LLC, to rezone properties located at 4557 Shenandoah Avenue, N. W., and 4549 Shenandoah Avenue, N. W., from CN, Commercial- Neighborhood District, to CG, Commercial - General District, with conditions. Mark Ayles, Vice - President, Hughes Associates Architects & Engineers, Spokesperson. Adopted Ordinance No. 42059 - 051721. (7 -0) 2. Request of the City of Roanoke to consider an amendment to City Plan 2040, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to adopt the Mill Mountain Trails Plan 2021 Amendment. Wayne Leftwich, Planning Commission Agent, Spokesperson. Adopted Ordinance No. 42060 - 051721. (7 -0) 3. Proposal of the City of Roanoke to lease approximately 3.6 acres of City - owned property located adjacent to 5401 Barns Avenue, N. W., to Jared and Donna Green for agricultural purposes. Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager. Adopted Ordinance No. 42061 - 051721. (7 -0) 4. Proposal of the City of Roanoke to consider a proposed amendment for a tax in the amount of $0.05 on each disposable plastic bag provided to customers by grocery store, convenience store, and drugstore retailers located within the City of Roanoke. Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager. Adopted Ordinance No. 42062 - 051721. (7 -0) 5. Proposal of the City of Roanoke to consider entering into a purchase and sales agreement with BH Media Group, Inc., along with the Roanoke City School Board to acquire parcels located at 201 Campbell Avenue, S. W., 207 Salem Avenue, S. W., and an unimproved lot located at 0 Salem Avenue, S. W., to be used as administrative offices and other educational purposes. Timothy R. Spencer, City Attorney. Adopted Ordinance No. 42063 - 051721. (7 -0) HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE. 11 C. RECESS - 8:10 P.M. THE COUNCIL MEETING WAS DECLARED RECESS UNTIL MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE CITY OF ROANOKE RECOMMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2021 - 2022 BUDGET AT 7:00 P.M.; AND PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE AT 7:10 P.M. 12 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(dROANOKEVA.GOV May 17, 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 the 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, erman P. Lea, Sr. Mayor SPL:ctw CECELIA F. MCCOY, CMC City Clerk CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerk @roanokeva.gov May 17, 2021 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Council: CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Deputy City Clerk This is to advise that Sherman Stovall, Deputy City Manager, has tendered his resignation as a representative of the Market Building Foundation, Board of Directors and the Defined Contribution Board, effective June 30, 2021. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, SW, Suite 364 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 ROA N O K E www.roanokeva.gov www. roa no keva. gov May 12, 2021 The Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Sr., Mayor, and Members of City Council 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Suite 452 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Dear Mayor Lea and Members of City Council: This letter is to advise City Council of my resignation as a Director of the Market Building Foundation Board of Directors and as a member of the City of Roanoke Defined Contribution Board, effective June 30, 2021. As you know, I plan to retire from my employment with the City of Roanoke on June 30, 2021. The Director position that I hold on the Market Building Foundation Board is designated for the City of Roanoke and should be a City staff member who represents the interests of the City and serves as a liaison between the Market Building Foundation Board and City Administration. The position on the Defined Contribution Board is designated by City Code for the Assistant City Manager for Operations. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve on the Market Building Foundation Board of Directors and the Defined Contribution Board. Sincerely, Sherman M. Stovall Deputy City Manager - Operations Treasurer's Office Annual Report for 2020 City of Roanoke Mission Statement: As stated in the Code of Virginia, the responsibilities of the Treasurer are to: • Collect State and Local taxes and other revenues, • To invest and safeguard the funds, and • To disburse the funds as directed by the local governing body. The City of Roanoke Treasurer's Office is committed to providing quality customer service and ensuring fair and equal treatment in collecting taxes and fees from everyone. Office Accreditation: Since 2008, the City of Roanoke Treasurer's Office has been accredited through the Treasurers' Association of Virginia (TAV). Certification Program: This certification program is designed to advance the professionalism of the local government Treasurer and the staff in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This certification like the Local Government Finance Association requires special study, knowledge, and skills. This Certification Program sets forth the regulations and standards that recognize rofessional attainment. The designation for the Treasurer is a Master Government Treasurer (MGT) and the Deputies are Master Governmental Deputy Treasurer (MGDT). This program is administered by the University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service and the University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Current Certifications in the Treasurer's Office: • Evelyn W. Powers, Treasurer, MGT — 40 year experience with the City of Roanoke • Terra D. Heavner, MGDT Chief Deputy Treasurer, MGDT — 27 years experience with the City of Roanoke • Jonathan E. Craft,MGDT Tax Compliance Supervisor, MGDT — 26 years experience with the City of Roanoke • Patrick Hedrick, MGDT Tax Compliance Administrator, MGDT — 1.5 years experience with the City of Roanoke (prior employment with Town of Wythe Treasurer) • Amanda Hogberg,MGDT Collection Specialist — 4.5 years experience with the City of Roanoke There are currently 4 additional staff enrolled in the program ( 1 of who will certify in November 2021). Treasurer Department Budget Reimbursement from State Compensation Board $275,595 $279,058 $301,503 4 Other Department Total Department Personal Services Fringe Benefits Contractual Services Internal Services Charges Budget ■ FY2018 $863,712 $353,795 $240,003 $- $310,923 $1,768,433 FY2019 $825,930 $358,579 $250,761 $- $287,661 $1,722,931 FY2020 $945,496 $356,487 $393,337 - -- $- $236,267 $1,931,587 { _ 0 -- -. 1 Reimbursement from State Compensation Board $275,595 $279,058 $301,503 4 FY2020 FY2019 FY2018 Real Estate Payments Processed 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 FY2020 FY2019 FY2018 Real Estate Taxes Collected $0 $10,000,000 $20,000,000 $30,000,000 $40,000,000 $50,000,000 $60,000,000 $70,000,000 $80,000,000 $90,000,000 $100,000,000 FY2020 FY2019 FY2018 Delinquent Real Estate Collected $1,650,000 $1,700,000 $1,750,000 $1,800,000 $1,850,000 $1,900,000 $1,950,000 Real Estate Current and Delinquent Years Collection Rates FY2020 FY2019 FY2018 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% Delinquent Real Estate Collection Rates a Real Estate Collection Rates for Current FY 100% 8 FY2020 FY2019 FY2018 Personal Property Bills Processed Calendar Year 0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 Personal Property Collected by FY2020 FY2019 FY2018 Calendar Year $0 $5,000,000 $10,000,000 $15,000,000 $20,000,000 $25,000,000 $30,000,000 Delinquent Personal Property Taxes FY2020 FY2019 FY2018 Collected $1,040,000 $1,060,000 $1,080,000 $1,100,000 $1,120,000 $1,140,000 $1,160,000 $1,180,000 $1,200,000 Personal Property Current and Delinquent Years Collection Rates FY2020 FY2019 FY2018 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00% 90.00% Delinquent Personal Property Collection Rates ■ Personal Property Collection Rates for Current FY 100.00% 12 FY2020 FY2019 FY2018 Business License Accounts Processed 9,200 9,400 9,600 9,800 10,000 10,200 10,400 10,600 10,800 11,000 11,200 I? FY2020 FY2019 FY2018 Business License Taxes Collected Calendar Year $0 $2,000,000 $4,000,000 $6,000,000 $8,000,000 $10,000,000 $12,000,000 $14,000,000 $16,000,000 FY2020 FY2019 FY2018 Delinquent Business License Collected $0 $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 $100,000 $120,000 $140,000 $160,000 $180,000 $200,000 Business License Taxes Current and Delinquent Years Collection Rates FY2020 FY2019 FY2018 50.4 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Delinquent Business License Collection Rates ■ Business License Collection Rates for Current Years 16 Trust Tax Collections Admissions, Transient, Food &Beverage FY2020 FY2019 FY2018 Admissions Tax Transient Occupancy Food & Beverage Taxes $2,000,000 $4,000,000 $6,000,000 $8,000,000 $10,000,000 FY2018 FY2019 $992,421 $857,579 $5,375,713 $4,564,108 $16,609,514 $16,335,846 $12,000,000 $14,000,000 $16,000,000 $18,000,000 FY2020 $709,614 $3,678,683 $15,545,216 Penalties, Interest and Fees by Tax Types Personal Property Penalties s FY2018 $372,942 FY2019 $385,535 FY2020 $307,572 W- _, $64,163 Personal Personal Personal Property Property Property Interest Admin Fees DMV Fees Penalties Interest Paid to State $238,044 $369,416 $133,075 $238,881 $336,561 $48,775 $267,614 $354,521 $78,850 Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Penalties Interest Admin Fees $738,748 $351,943 $64,163 $713,401 $456,894 $79,552 $787,923 $381,600 $64,121 Business Business Business License License License Debt Set -Off Penalties Interest Admin Fees Fees $115,883 $36,206 $9,406 $126,739 $137,477 $93,555 $21,665 $111,395 $145,942 $104,273 $19,226 $136,605 600020 500020 400020 300020 200020 100020 20 Tax Sales Number of Properties Sold Proceeds from Tax Sales s Tax Sale Proceeds Returned to City from Court • FY2018 42 $523,543 $52,687 FY2019 25 $373,318 $37,192 FY2020 27 $571,240 $105,107 s FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 ^og License Fees Collected and Other Work Related to Mandates by State Number of Dog License Sold Dog License Renewal Notices ■ FY2018 3,263 FY2019 2,994 FY2020 3,918 Donations not available in FY18 and FY19 4,879 9,977 5,643 a FY201 nOUicZ, I., U1 uIIUaica Jr n L to Other Localities 5,478 5,990 5,108 8 s FY2019 FY2020 Dog License Fees Collected $30,560.00 $27,688.00 $27,688.00 Donations I o KoanOKe Regional Animal Shelter 0 0 $1,947 DMV Select Transactions &Revenue 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 0 DMV Transactions Processed DMV Transactions Processed DMV Revenue Received from State City's General Fund Portion of Revenue Treasurer's Portion of Revenue DMV Revenue Received from State ■ 2018 a 2019 ■ 2020 III I City's General Fund Treasurer's Portion of Portion of Revenue Revenue 2018 2019 2020 11,021 17,845 17,398 $ 39,300 $ 53,450 $ 53,731 $ 9,596 $ 10,690 $ 10,746 $ 31,440 $ 42,760 $ 42,985 Recent Enhancements: In March of 2020, Roanoke City Treasurer's Office partnered with PetData to allow citizens the ability to purchase dog licenses on -line, pay with a credit card or debt card, and make donations to the Roanoke Regional Animal Shelter. This has greatly enhanced the services to our dog owners as they can update their dog information without calling or coming into the Treasurer's Office. All PetData services are confidential to our citizens. This service has greatly reduced labor intensive data entry for the Treasurer's Office, and provides better accessibility to Animal Control Officers allowing them to respond more efficiently. More information at: https: / /www.roanokeva.gov /1505 /Dog- Licenses GIS —Tax Tab gisre.roanokeva.gov .ov.NCeo ssaacN P9 `, ■ <. >�xo„sr Property Improvement, Sketches & 1,,g,, A—srhiads S.I. F)i Community mrihmv. T. wi- B —.F.n i —a- OPP" 71, Number 111111, IY.k I Address 5202 AVIATION DR NW ROANOKE T..I Balance Due (including all prior years) $0.00 Current B,11,hg C,,,,,t Payments 5 Year Summary mu am Sum bm am W.m sow sum Sum sam som am am am The tax bill data and payment provided herein mformation as it con-fly exists in the Roanoke City Real E.di W -Election system This data is subject to change daily as payments may lake up to 2 busm-1 days to Post if you have any questions about the balances and or payment, please call the City Treasure, Office at 540-853-2561 23 Information on our Services Visit our website at: http: / /www.roanokeva.gov /treasurer Like us on Facebook: www. facebook .com /roanokecitytreasurer Telephone: (540) 853 -2561 Visit us at: Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, SW, Suite 254 Roanoke, VA 24011 24 Questions? Contact: Evelyn W. Powers, MGT, CAP, Roanoke City Treasurer evelyn.powers@roanokeva.gov (540) 853 -2561 CIITY R��,�w�P. 1' <7 May 3, 2021 Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council, T- G On behalf of the Market Building Foundation Board of Directors, I am pleased to present the annual report of the City Market Building. You will find below a summary of our challenges and successes over the past year. As you all know, 2020 was a challenging year for many organizations in our valley and beyond. The pandemic and important government regulations related to special events and restaurant activity severely restricted our income over the past year. These challenges forced the Foundation to shift our focus to preservation of funds. In March of 2020 the Foundation Board of Directors made the difficult decision to close the building to the public. At that time, cases were rising and mandates on how we could operate severely restricted the number of people we could have in the building. Several of our small business tenants remained open to their individual dining rooms or for carryout service. our closure decision was followed by a state - imposed closure of all food courts and restaurant dining rooms beginning on April 11t During this time, we worked to adopt an emergency budget adjustment that included a mix of free, reduced, and deferred rents for our tenants. This action allowed many of our tenants to stay in business throughout the pandemic. Despite these unprecedented actions, three tenants (Wall Street Tavern, Blue Ridge Burrito Co., and Hong Kong Restaurant) went out of business in 2020 with the pandemic as a major contributing factor. Our emergency budget adjustments also included several cost cutting measures including renegotiation of contracts and reducing utility usage. These changes allowed us to continue operations without requesting additional funds from the city. Before the pandemic, our projected 2020 net income was $43,685. Through these significant cost cutting measures we were able to keep net income in the black by $38,936. As we look forward to the remainder of 2021, we have 8 of our 10 restaurant spaces leased and our only retail tenant has continued operations throughout the pandemic. We have leasing interest on the remaining two open restaurant spaces and anticipate, as we head through the Spring, we will fill those spaces and return to 100% occupancy. Toward the end of 2020 we began to receive Charter Hall rental inquiries for events in the third and fourth quarters of 2021. We anticipate a fast uptick in the number of weddings and corporate events once it is safe to hold them. When our financial situation stabilizes and our income returns to normal we will continue moving forward with our ground floor refresh project discussed in last year's report. This project was put on hold in 2020. We are also working on a building -wide cleaning project that will make the Market Building more welcoming to guests when downtown traffic picks up. This work will begin in the coming weeks. The Foundation Board of Directors is thankful for the support of the City of Roanoke and Council. The many opportunities provided by the city, state, and federal government have placed our tenants in a position to thrive when we get through the pandemic. Sincerely, Elliot Broyles Executive Director Market Building Foundation 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: clerk(droanokeya.goy May 18, 2021 Angelia Vernon, Secretary Personnel and Employment Practices Commission Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Vernon: CECELIA T. WEBB, CHIC Depute City Clerk This is to advise you that Roy Mentkow has qualified as a member of the (Protected Class /Citizen at Large) of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for a three -year term of office, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: 1, Roy Mentkow, 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 (Protected Class /Citizen at Large) of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for a three -year term of office, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024, according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.) d� Y MENTKOW The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Roy Mentkow this 'D f Y Q LA 2021. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court By , Clerk CECELIA F. NICCOY, CNIC City Clerk Lara Burleson, Secretary Fair Housing Board Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Burleson: CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fat: (540) 853 -1145 E -mail: clerkCa roanokeva.gov May 18, 2021 CECELIA T. WEBB, CDIC Assistant Depute Cite Clerk This is to advise you that Charnika Elliott has qualified as a member of the Fair Housing Board to replace Anita Wilson for a three -year term of office ending March 31, 2024. Sincerely, e444" Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Charnika Elliott, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the Fair Housing Board to replace Anita Wilson as a member of the Fair Housing Board for a three -year term of office ending March 31, 2024, according to the best of my ability. So help me God. r e CHARNIKA ELLIOTT The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Charnika Elliott this 2� day of 2021. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court By ,Clerk CECELIA F. NICCOY, CN1C 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: elerkCroanokeva.gov May 18, 2021 Landon C. Howard, President Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge 101 Shenandoah Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 -2044 Dear Mr. Howard: CECELIA T. WEBB, CNIC Deputy CUN Clerk This is to advise you that Annette Lewis has qualified as a City representative of the Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge, Board of Directors for a one -year term of office commencing, July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Annette Lewis, 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 City representative of the Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge, Board of Directors for a one -year term of office, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022, according to the best of my ability. (So I�t�',riie God) e- ANNETTE LEWIS The foregoing oath of office was, taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by f 1 / ` Annette Lewis this day of � , ij 2021. � Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court BY Clerk J CECELIA F. NICCOY, C6IC 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 Cttroanokeva.go% May 18, 2021 Amelia Merchant, Secretary City of Roanoke Pension Plan, Board of Trustees Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Merchant: CECELIA T. NVEBB, CHIC Deputy Cite Clerk This is to advise you that Gregory W. Feldmann has qualified as a Citizen -at -Large representative of the Board of Trustees, City of Roanoke Pension Plan, for a four -year term of office, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2025. Sincerely, e.e'o_z c:+� '. �. V ?U&V� Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, GREGORY W. FELDMANN, 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 the Citizen -at -Large representative of the Board of Trustees, City of Roanoke Pension Plan, 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.) h� w G GORY W.FELDMANN The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Gregory W. Feldmann, this '__3D_ day of Apg_ 2021. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court By , Clerk CECELIA F. AICCOY, Ch1C 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: clerkC roanokeca.gov May 18, 2021 Sherman Stovall, Chair Defined Contribution Board Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mr. Stovall: CECELIA T. WEBB, CMC Depute City Clerk This is to advise you that Andrea Trent has qualified as a member (Assistant City Manager Designee) of the Defined Contribution Board for a four -year term of office commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2025. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Andrea Trent, 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 (Assistant City Manager Designee) of the Defined Contribution Board 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.) 9 ANDREA TRENT The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Andrea Trent this � day of 2021. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court BY Clerk a CECELIA F. NICCOY, Ch1C 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 May 18, 2021 Gayle Shrewsbury, Secretary Western Virginia Water Authority Board 601 S Jefferson Street, Suite 100 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Dear Ms. Shrewsbury: CECELIA T. NNEBB, CHIC Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that John P. Bradshaw has qualified as a Roanoke City Appointee of the Western Virginia Water Authority for a four -year term of office, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2025. Sincerely, . L Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, John P. Bradshaw, Jr., 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 Roanoke City Appointee of the Western Virginia Water Authority 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.) .111*' ■AAWMI 1 MArJ_rJI ■ j M� The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by John P. Bradshaw, Jr., this day of u 2021. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court By Clerk CECELIA F. NICC01', CNIC CUN 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 May 18, 2021 Melissa Murray, Secretary Roanoke Arts Commission Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Murray: CECELIA T. WEBB, CHIC Depute Cite Clerk This is to advise you that Helen Dean has qualified as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission for a three -year term of office, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Helen Dean, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as a member of the Roanoke Arts Commission for a three -year term of office, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024, according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.) N DEAN The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Helen Dean this 2 b day of 2021. Brenda S. Hamilton, rk of the Circuit Court By Clerk CECELIA F. NICCOY, 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 May 18, 2021 Krystal Hullette, Director Court and Community Services 1717 Peters Creek Road, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Ms. Hullette: CECELIA T. WEBB, ChIC Deputy Cite Clerk This is to advise you that Laura Eichenlaub has qualified as the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Board representative of the Court Community Corrections Regional Program Community Criminal Justice Board for a three -year term of office, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024. Sincerely, �7444� ".�. V?zedj Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, LAURA EICHENLAUB, 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 the Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Board representative of the Court Community Corrections Regional Program Community Criminal Justice Board for a three -year term of office, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024, according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.) �dL421, ��9u� LAURA j EICHENLAUB The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Laura Eichenlaub this / lI' day of 2021. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court BY�� �J ' /✓�_, 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: clerkCq roanokeva.gov May 18, 2021 Wayne G. Strickland, Executive Director Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission P. O. Box 2569 Roanoke, Virginia 24010 Dear Mr. Strickland: CECELIA T. NVEBB, CMC Deputy City Clerk This is to advise you that Dr. Elda Stanco Downey has qualified as a Citizen representative of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission for a three -year term of office, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024. Sincerely, J�f.U�e'" V?U&�t Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Dr. Elda Stanco Downey, 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 Citizen representative of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission for a three -year term of office, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024, according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.) IfAW 6M,11A STANPq,. The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Dr. Elda Stanco Downey this day of 2021. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court iIi �:z• CECELIA F. MCCO]', 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: clerks roanokeva.go% May 19, 2021 Nicole Ashby, Secretary Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Roanoke, Virginia Dear Ms. Ashby: CECELIA T. WEBB, Cb1C Deput.y Cite Clerk This is to advise you that Elvir Berbic has qualified as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to replace Sue Williams for a term of office ending March 31, 2024. Sincerely, .L Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Oath or Affirmation of Office Commonwealth of Virginia, City of Roanoke, to -wit: I, Elvir Berbic, 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 to replace Sue Williams for a term of office, ending March 31, 2024, according to the best of my ability. (So help me God.) 4LVIR BERBIC The foregoing oath of office was taken, sworn to, and subscribed before me by Elvir Berbic this -LZ_ day of cu 2021. Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk of the Circuit Court Timothy R. Spencer City Attorney CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY 464 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 215 CHURCH AVENUE, SW ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011 -1595 The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia TELEPHONE 540 -853 -2431 FAX 540- 853 -1221 EMAIL: cityatty @roanokeva.gov May 17, 2021 Re: Request for closed meeting Dear Mayor Lea and Council Members: David L. Collins Laura M. Carini Douglas P. Barber, Jr. Kelsey M. Durkin Jennifer L. Crook Assistant City Attorneys This is to request that City Council convene a closed meeting pursuant to Sec. 2.2- 3711.A.7, Code of Virginia, to consult with legal counsel and hear briefings by staff members or consultants pertaining to probable litigation, where such consultation or briefing in open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body. With kindest personal regards, I am Sincerely yours, T' ei hy ncer City torney TRS /lsc SHERMAN P. LEA, SR Mayor CITY OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Suite 456 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 -1536 Telephone: (540) 853 -2541 Fax: (540) 853 -1145 Council Members Email: clerk @roanokeva.gov William D. Bestpitch Joseph L. Cobb Robert L. Jeffrey, Jr. Stephanie Moon Reynolds Vivian Sanchez -Jones Patricia White -Boyd May 17, 2021 The Honorable Mayor and Members of Roanoke City Council Roanoke, Virginia Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Council: We jointly sponsor a presentation by Richmond Vincent, President and Chief Executive Officer, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys to share information with regard to its programs, activities and initiatives, at the regular meeting of City Council to be held on Monday, May 17, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Sincerely, Patricia White -Boyd Vice -Mayor Robert L. Jeffrey, Jr. Council Member PWB /RLJ:ctw Thank You �� For YourSuppoi Goodwill IndustriesR of the Valleys fI.O%d%,OW"AjF;II YEARS THANK YOU! Mayor Sherman Lea Councilman Robert Jeffrey (Goodwill Board Chair) Councilwoman Stephanie Moon Reynolds Councilwoman Patricia White -Boyd Councilwoman Vivian Sanchez -Jones Councilman Joseph Cobb Councilman William Bestpitch City Manager Bob Cowell HR DirectorAngelia Vernon (Goodwill Board Member) GOODWILL 2027 "The War on Poverty" Living in VISION Eliminate Poverty in Southwest Virginia MISSION Empower Individuals Strengthen Families Build Strong Communities EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS Job Training &Preparation VIRGINIA • WIOA 4CAREERWORKS Life Enhancing - • New Vision: Visually Impaired BLUE RIDGE REGION Goodwill Major Employer • 1,000+ Team Members • 212 Team Members in Roanoke City • Professional Positions STRENGTHEN FAMILIES Y- • Youth Headquarters (YHQ) • Project Search: Carilion Clinic • GoodGuides: Youth Mentoring Adult • GoodCare Healthcare Training • Re -Entry Program Seniors • Senior Community Service Employment Program ID BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIE Municipal • City of Roanoke Service Providers • TA P • United Way Business Partners • Carilion • Volvo • Goodwill Careers v . ib- , J 90Yd W I�� Le I 1 ........... ............... . YEARS ...... ............................... Economic Impact to City of Roanoke f � ECONOMIC IMPACT (2020) Real Estate Taxes Paid • $53,517 Sales Tax Collected • $30,900 Wages Paid (City of Roanoke) • $3,6017448 R(DANC)KE ,� ROANOKE '' REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP THRIVE 2027 YouthHQ @Goodwill served as a Virtual Academy for students from Roanoke City Public Schools. Goodwill • 1931-2021 Industries of the Valleys What's Next?*?,? � i SHORT -TERM Youth • Summer Youth Work Program • Summer Career Camp • Internship Program Organizationally • Organizational Re- alignment • Supplier Diversity • Strategic Planning A.wk�� BIG IDEAS Physical Development of Our Community • Complete Neighborhoods • Missing Middle Housing • Neighborhood Centers Our Environment & Economy • Economic Development from Within • Environmental Sustainability & Resiliency Our People • Equity • Community Health ELIMINATE POVERTY! ❑Empower Individuals ❑Strengthen Families ❑Build Strong Communities GREATNESS M 10 AA7 1 Im m Mko Goodwill • 1931-2021 industries of the Valleys I .......... "A IN City Of Roanoke Recommended Budget Fiscal Year 2021 -2022 o P(X.. "t" v The Vision The City of Roanoke is a safe, caring and economically vibrant community in which to live, learn, grow, play and prosper. P) City of Roanoke Priorities Foster an environment where citizens feel safe in their homes, businesses, and neighborhoods. Communit Safety Economy Enhance Roanoke's exceptional vitality as an attractive, diverse, culturally inclusive, vibrant and active city in which to live, learn, work and play. Maintain and build quality infrastructure that supports healthy residential neighborhoods, successful commercial areas, and accessible public facilities and amenities. Livability Infrastructure I D Cultivate a thriving business environment and innovative workforce opportunities to ensure the prosperity of our community, recognizing our role in both the regional and global economies. Education Good Foster an environment for lifelong learning which encompasses cradle to career and beyond through shared services and community involvement. Government Provide exceptional and competitive government c::: Human services that are collaborative, Services transparent, responsive, and ? innovative. Foster a caring community that utilizes an equitable, regional, and collaborative approach to encourage preventative measures, intervention services, and self- sufficiency while providing a social safety net for citizens. 3 FY 2021 -2022 Budget • Recommended budget is balanced at $307,630,000, an increase of $9.565 million or 3.2 %, aligned with the priorities established by City Council • Key Budget Highlights: — Includes funding for strategic investments in all priority areas • Education /RCPS • Community Safety • Human Services • Infrastructure • Livability • Good Government • Economy — Strategic Compensation increases — Strategic fee increases FA FY 2022 Recommended Local Tax Revenues Prepared Foods and Bevg_� Communications__ Transient Occupancy Motor Vehicle License $14,800,000 $4,900,000 $2,730,000 e �� $2,900,000 7.05% 2.33% 1.30% 1.38% Other $25,969,711 12.30% Business & Occupationa License $14,600,00( 6.95% Cigarette $1,900,000 0.90% Sales Tax 1 % Personal Property $22,800,000 $24,750,000 10.86% 11.85% Real Estate $94,669,000 45.08% 5 FY 2022 Recommended Local Tax Revenues Real Estate Sales Transient Occupancy Prepared Foods & Beverage Cigarette Tax Motor Vehicle License Communications Tax Personal Property Business License *Other $88,595,881 22,191,888 3,210,638 13,274,739 1,967,912 2,630,898 5,763,219 23,928,478 14,635,195 28,107,755 $90,685,562 21,146,000 1,414,617 14,645,000 2,000,000 2,900,000 5,700,000 23,683,489 13,662,000 25,900,300 $94,669,000 $3,983,438 22,800,000 1,654,000 2,730,000 1,315,383 14,800,000 155,000 1,900,000 (100,000) 2,900,000 4,900,000 24,750,000 14,600,000 25,969,711 0 (800,000) 1,066,511 938,000 69,411 TOTAL $204,306,603 $201,736,968 $210,018,711 $8,281,743 *Other: District Taxes, Public Service Corp, Penalties /Interest, Utilities Tax, Recordation and Probate, Admissions, Franchise Fees, Bank Stock, Delinquent Taxes 4.4% 7.8 93.0 1.1 (5.0) 0.0 (14.0) 4.5 6.9 2.2 4.1% Z FY 2022 Total Recommended Revenues Local Taxes Permits, Fees and Licenses Fines and Forfeitures Use of Property and Money Intergovernmental Charges for Services Miscellaneous TOTAL $204,306,603 $201,736,968 1,186,676 1,024,800 991,185 1,019,200 540,066 466,000 74,419,878 75,926,839 17,162,967 17,080,564 4,336,349 810,629 $302,943,724 $298,065,000 $210,018,711 $8,281,743 1,119,300 94,500 1,035,500 16,300 548,500 82,500 75,981,798 54,959 17,923,955 843,391 1,002,236 191,607 $307,630,000 $9,565,000 4.1% 9.2% 1.6% 17.7% 0.1% 4.9% 23.6% 3.2% 7 Fee Adjustments • Solid Waste Fee • Downtown Compactor Fee • Fire /EMS Fees • Stormwater Utility Fee (effective 7/1/22) H FY 2021 -2022 Guiding Principles for Budget Preparation • Council's priorities are key in the development of the budget • Necessary to consider the anticipated impacts of COVID19 to local taxes and other service related revenues • Fund the highest base and supplemental priority services and programs • Fund non - discretionary cost increases • Prioritize remaining base and supplemental services and programs • Lay groundwork for way to improve in future years requests that advance equity and empowerment initiatives. • Maintain market competitiveness with compensation A Budget Emphasis • In addition to the Guiding Principles for Budget Preparation, the budget has been prepared with specific emphasis on: — Essential Services • Restoration to pre -COVI D levels of service where possible • Reclaiming momentum and strengthening resiliency — Equity and Empowerment • Assisting the vulnerable • Supporting economic recovery 10 Education Services and Programs - Support of Roanoke City Public Schools -Main Library Operations Supplemental Funding -RCPS funding determined by funding formula Personnel Impacts Full Time: Library Automation Coordinator restoration Part Time: None 11 Community Safety Services and Programs - Circuit Court, City Prosecutors, Courts, Magistrate -E -911 Operations -Fire and Emergency Medical Services -Fire Safety Inspections - Police Operations and Administration - Residential Juvenile Detention - Roanoke City Victim Witness Program - School Resource Officers - Sheriff and Jail Operations - Street Lighting, Traffic Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings 12 Community Safety (continued) Supplemental Funding -E911 Career Enhancement - Overtime (Fire, Sheriff, Police, E -911) - Stipends for court staff -Jail medical services contract increase - Utilities increase -Gun Violence Prevention Commission* - Intercoms for main jail housing areas* - Paramedic training program* - Traffic signal system modernization* - Forensic Services Unit equipment replacement* Personnel Impacts Full Time: Fire Prevention Program expansion (7 FTEs) Asst. Commonwealth Attorney II Embedded Criminologist RESET Volunteer Coordinator Part Time: None * Indicates one -time item 13 Human Services Services and Programs - Children's Services Act - Homeless Assistance Team -Human Services Support - Juvenile Justice programs - Social Services programs and support - VJCCCA Services -Youth Haven Supplemental Funding -In -Home Family Services - Foster Care shift from DSS to CSA - Medicaid Local Match Personnel Impacts Full Time: None Part Time: None 14 Infrastructure Services and Programs -Alley Maintenance - Bridge Maintenance /Inspection - Environmental Management - Facilities Management and Custodial Services -Fleet Operations and Vehicle Replacement - Median and Right of Way Landscape Maintenance - Paving Program - Sidewalk Repair & Maintenance -Snow Removal - Street Maintenance - Technology Capital - Technology Operations M Infrastructure (continued) Supplemental Funding - Contractual Increase for phone and technology items - Additional support for custodial services - Technology Capital* - Microsoft licensing software assurance* - Outdoor power equipment replacements* -Radio shop staff training* Personnel Impacts Full Time: None Part Time: None * Indicates one -time item 16 Livability Services and Programs -Code Enforcement - Community Sustainability - Library Neighborhood Services - Neighborhood Support -Parks & Recreation operations, athletics, community recreation, landscape management, outdoor recreation, park management, urban forestry, and youth development - Planning, Building and Development services -Solid Waste Operations /Collections - Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning, and Project Management Supplemental Funding - Community sustainability programming - Library books and materials - Library restoration of part -time staff and branch hours of operation 17 Livability (continued) Supplemental Funding (continued) Personnel Impacts -Pool operations and chemicals - River's Edge Park athletic field maintenance - Support for increased Solid Waste tonnage - Guardrail Repairs* - Building Inspections Accreditation* -Code Books* - Maintenance Equipment for River's Edge* - Greenway Pavement Repairs* Full Time: City Planner II* Part Time: None * Indicates one -time item 18 Good Government Services and Programs - Assessment, Collections and Financial Reporting - Conduct of Elections - General Government Administration - Strategic Initiatives Supplemental Funding -EMS billing and PetData contractual services - Annual maintenance PCI Tax & Treasury System - External audit contractual fees increase - Payroll system maintenance contract increase - Administrative and operating costs for Registrar - Minimum wage increase - Employee Health Clinic contractual increase - Increase in Insurance Premiums 19 Good Government (continued) Supplemental Funding -PCI Implementation Cost* (continued) - Benefit and Compensation Studies* - Citizen Survey* - Redistricting* - Leadership succession* Personnel Impacts Full Time: None Part Time: Temporary and Overtime wages for Elections (Early Voting and Vote By Mail) * Indicates one -time item WE Economy Services and Programs -Asset Promotion and Development - Business and Workforce Development -Arts Commission staff support - Performance Agreements - Percent ( %) for Art Supplemental Funding - Enterprise Zone programs - Existing performance agreements adjustments Personnel Impacts Full Time: Financial Stability Specialist Part Time: None 21 Compensation Compensation Board Increases* $487,000 (Sheriff /Jail, Treasurer, Commissioner of Revenue, Commonwealth Attorney) Public Safety Adjustments to New Step Levels $2,596,000 Public Safety to at least 3.0% increase $219,000 General employee 3.0% increase $1,607,000 SUBTOTAL (Added to Base) $4,909,000 One -time Public Safety Stipend subject to ARPA $1,458,000 ($2,000 /FTE) * Only includes portion above general employee raise of 3 %. Anticipated revenue increase from Compensation Board already included in revenue estimate is $467,855. 22 Non Departmental Services and -Civic Center Subsidy and Admissions Tax Programs - Contingencies -Debt Service -GRTC - Reserves - Residual Fringe Benefits Supplemental - Annual Debt Service Funding - Worker Compensation - Compensation increase 23 External Agencies Services and Bank On Roanoke Valley Programs Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Blue Ridge Soil & Water Conservation Center in the Square Chamber of Commerce CoLab Community College Access Program Downtown and Williamson Road Service District Taxes Downtown Roanoke Incorporated Harrison Museum for African American Culture Health Department Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Commission (1 % Sales Tax) Human Services Advisory Board Market Building Support Mill Mountain Zoo Regional Bicycle Coordinator Regional Blueway Project Regional Center for Animal Control and Protection (RCACP) 24 External Agencies (continued) Services and Roanoke Arts Commission Programs Roanoke - Blacksburg Technology Council (continued) Roanoke Regional Partnership Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission Roanoke Valley Sister Cities Roanoke Valley Television Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization Total Action for Progress Virginia Cooperative Extension Virginia's First Regional Industrial Facility Virginia Municipal League 25 External Agencies (continued) Services and Virginia Western Community College — Scholarships Programs Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge (continued) Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority Supplemental Advancement Foundation Funding Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Cultural Endowment Downtown and Williamson Road Service District Taxes Roanoke - Blacksburg Technology Council Regional Center for Animal Control and Protection (RCACP) Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center Roanoke Valley Television Virginia Cooperative Extension Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge VML /VACO 26 FY 2022 -2026 Capital Improvement Program and One -time Items • Investments made within the parameters of the debt policy with consideration of required debt service • Excess debt service funding one -time items. 27 Planned Bond Issuances Project RCPS Bridge Renovation P &R Master Plan Civic Center Stormwater Improvements Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Streetscapes Improvements Passenger Rail Fleet Capital Replacements Technology Capital Fire Facility Master Plan Capital Building Maintenance Total FY 2022 -2026 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Total $5,000,000 $12,750,000 $12,855,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $40,605,000 13,750,000 13,750,000 27,500,000 3,000,000 4,000,000 2,300,000 9,300,000 900,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 6,900,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 15,000,000 2,335,000 2,335,000 2,335,000 2,335,000 2,335,000 11,675,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 2,500,000 1,869,000 1,869,000 1,300,000 1,600,000 600,000 1,325,000 1,700,000 6,525,000 770,000 1,860,000 1,870,000 1,500,000 6,000,000 850,000 1,000,000 8,300,000 10,150,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 5,000,000 $31,555,000 $42,295,000 $28,679,000 $17,160,000 $23,335,000 $143,024,000 Excess debt service may be available in some years for one -time capital needs, the Undesignated Fund Balance and the Stabilization Reserve. ILL 7 Debt Service Budgeted General Fund Debt Service Available $15,079,748 Potential Debt Service Budget Increase 125,000 Total Potential Budgeted Debt Service Available 15,204,748 Anticipated FY 2022 Required Debt Service 11,917,574 Anticipated FY 2022 Excess Debt Service Available $3,2871174 29 FY 2022 One -Time Funded Items Construction $100,175 Equipment 341,900 Fees For Professional Services 160,500 Grant Match 150,000 Gun Violence Prevention Commission 75,000 Percent for Art 20,338 Redistricting 66,584 Salary/ Compensation 797412 Supplies 18,500 Technology 7247540 Training and Development 255,000 Transportation Infrastructure 488,344 Transfer to Capital Project Contingency 806,881 Total Funded $3,287,174 30 Budget Calendar • May 24, 2021 — 7:00 pm — Public Hearings — Real Estate tax rate — General Fund Budget • June 7, 2021 — 9:00 am - Budget Study • June 21, 2021 — 7:00 pm - Budget Adoption and approval of the Capital Improvement Program 31 Questions? 32 HIGHLIGHTS: • Proposed FY 2022 General Fund Budget: $307,630,000 — an increase of $9.565 million or 3.2% • Balanced Budget addressing Council's priority areas: Education, Safety, Human Services, Infrastructure, Good Government, Livability, Economy • No new taxes, but several fee adjustments: • Fee adjustments in Fire /EMS for re- inspections, permits, construction inspections and implementation of Residential and Commercial Target Hazard annual inspection fees. • Adjustments to the Solid Waste Fees and Downtown Compactor Fees to align these fees with growing costs in these areas • Incremental growth over 5 -years of the Stormwater Utility Fee from $5.40 /month to $9.60 /month • Overall key strategies for the FY2022 Budget Process: Prioritize, Take Strategic Action, Seek and Enhance Collaborative Partnerships, Innovate, Empower the Organization Education: Increased funding for Roanoke City Public Schools based on formula Safety: Additional funding for E911 career enhancement, overtime for public safety, stipends for court staff, jail medical services contract and utility increases. Staffing support for fire prevention, Assistant Commonwealth Attorney II, Embedded Criminologist, and RESET Volunteer Coordinator. Several one -time items including Gun Violence Study Committee, jail intercoms and juvenile holding area, traffic signal modernization, forensic equipment replacement, and public safety training. Human Services: State legislation causing a shift in foster care costs from Department of Social Services to Children's Services Act, In -Home Family Services, and Medicaid Local Match. Infrastructure: Additional operating support for custodial services, phone and technology items, replacement of aging outdoor power equipment. Good Government: Additional utilities and operating support for the Registrar's Office, technology maintenance costs, cyber insurance, and minimum wage increase. Livability: Increase solid waste costs, restoration of Library hours, books and materials, re- opening pools and River's Edge park maintenance. Economy: Additional funding to support performance agreements and Financial Stability Specialist position. Reserved Allocations: Increased funding for debt service, budget contingency, medical insurance, and additional employee compensation. External Agencies: Additional funding to support arts and cultural, Service Districts, mental and physical health, animal protection and tourism Revenue Estimate by Major Category (in millions) 0.33% Miscellaneous 0.36% )Fines Permits, Fees & 6 Licenses 24.70% $1,119,300 Intergovernmen IRevenue- State /Federal $75,981,798 5.83% Charges for Current Services 42.60% $17,923,955 General Property Taxes $131,063,211 0.18% Revenue -Use of Money /Property $548,500 0.34% & 25.67% Forfeitures Other Local Taxes $1,035,500 $78,955,500 9.33% Non - Departmental Priority Allocations 3.23% tside Agencies $9,950,026 M Economy $2,391,367 6.17 %-1-'-"+41JJJJJ1FP— Education Good $87,629,486 Gav .m $18,970,852 To view the FY 2022 Proposed Operating & Capital Improvement budgets online, visit www.roanokeva.gov Capital Improvement Program Provides funding to: • Maintain Current Capital Assets and Infrastructure Investment for Livability & Economic Development • Targeted Livability Investments Beginning in FY 2018, the method for funding capital projects through the issuance of long -term debt has been supplemented by a practice of utilizing shorter term financing initially, known as "just in time financing." The anticipated benefits of this altered strategy include the avoidance of additional debt service funding requirements and the increased availability of funding to be dedicated to funding of reserves. FY 2021 -2022 Projects: • RCPS: $5.0 million — Potential for a new addition or renovation at Morningside and Preston Park, roof replacements, and playground maintenance needs • Bridge Renovation: $13.75 million — Franklin Road Bridge replacement • Berglund Center: $0.9 million — Coliseum restroom remodeling, SEC chiller replacement, electrical and domestic hot water line replacements • Parks and Recreation Master Plan: $3.0 million — Master Plan components • Stormwater Improvements: $3.0 million - Neighborhood improvement projects • Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk: $2.335 million — Continued installation of new curb, gutter, and sidewalks based on current list of projects and project requests • Streetscapes Improvements: $0.5 million — Streetscape improvement projects to be identified • Fleet Capital Replacements: $1.3 million — Replacement of Solid Waste Management vehicles and Fire -EMS ambulances • Technology Capital: $0.77 million — Digital radio conversion, Advantage financial system, Police & Jail records management system, and fiber ring expansion. • Capital Building Maintenance: $1.0 million — HVAC replacement and roof replacement Important Dates: May 24, 2021 — Budget Public Hearing — General Fund and Real Estate, 7pm (Council Chamber) June 7, 2021 — Budget Study, 9am (Council Chamber) June 21, 2021 — FY2022 Budget Adoption, 2pm (Council Chamber) For more information, call the Department of Finance at (540) 853 -6800. IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of May, 2021. No. 42047 - 051721. A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of the FY2020 Continuum of Care ( "CoC ") Grant Award to the City of Roanoke, on behalf of the Department of Social Services' Homeless Assistance Team ( "HAT "), from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ( "HUD "), in the amount of $140,422, upon certain terms and conditions; and authorizing execution of any required documentation on behalf of the City. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: The City of Roanoke, on behalf of its Department of Social Services' Homeless Assistance Team, hereby accepts the FY2020 CoC Grant Award from the U.S. Department of HUD, in the amount of $140,422, with a local cash match of $54,201 from the City, for a total program budget of $194,623, to assist homeless persons in their transition from streets and emergency shelters and /or directly to permanent housing, as more particularly set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated May 17, 2021. 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and file, on behalf of the City, the grant agreement and all necessary documents required to accept such grant. All documents shall be upon form approved by the City Attorney. 3. The City Manager is further directed to furnish such additional information as may be required in connection with the City's acceptance of this grant. ATTEST: &, � je. cft& do2f City Clerk. R -HUD Contiuum of Care Grant - Homeless Assistance Team — FY2020 (5.17.21) IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of May, 2021. No. 42048 - 051721. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Homeless Assistance Team Grant, 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 Regular Employee Salary 35- 630 - 5478 -1002 $ 106,605 Temporary Employee Wages 35- 630 - 5478 -1004 15,701 City Retirement 35- 630 - 5478 -1105 17,388 Health Savings 35- 630 - 5478 -1117 1,067 FICA Dental Insurance 35- 630 - 5478 -1120 9,335 Life Insurance 35- 630 - 5478 -1126 371 Disability Insurance 35- 630 - 5478 -1130 1,421 Health Insurance HRA- ER 35- 630 - 5478 -1131 35- 630 - 5478 -1183 396 7,524 Telephone 35- 630 - 5478 -2020 160 Telephone - Cellular 35- 630 - 5478 -2021 2,091 Administrative Supplies 35- 630 - 5478 -2030 1,250 Expendable Equipment ( <$5,000) 35- 630 - 5478 -2035 1,250 Motor Fuel Billed Through Fleet 35- 630 - 5478 -2039 1,000 Program Activities Postage 35- 630 - 5478 -2066 27,514 Fleet Labor Billings 35- 630 - 5478 -2160 35- 630 - 5478 -7025 50 1,000 Fleet Parts /Sublet Billing 35- 630 - 5478 -7026 500 Revenues Homeless Assistance Team FY21 35- 630 - 5478 -5478 140,422 Homeless Assistance Team FY21 - Local 35- 630 - 5478 -5479 54,201 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: ctult �. -• Yc c 17 City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: May 1 7, 2021 Subject: 2020 HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Grant Award - Homeless Assistance Team (HAT) Background: The Continuum of Care ( "COC ") is a group consisting of service providers, neighboring localities, including the City of Roanoke, and homeless /formerly homeless individuals, whose role is to develop a long -term strategic plan and manage a year -round planning effort that addresses the identified needs of homeless individuals and households; the availability and accessibility of existing housing and services; and the opportunities for linkages with mainstream housing and services resources. On .January 29, 2021, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the FY 2020 CoC program non - competitive grant awards. These Continuum of Care (CoC) grants will help end homelessness and provide critically needed support to local programs on the front lines of serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The City of Roanoke received $140,422 for the Homeless Assistance Team (HAT) program. The Homeless Assistance Team (HAT) street outreach program goals are to assist homeless persons in their transition from the streets to emergency shelters and /or directly into permanent housing. Street outreach is conducted in shelters and other places not designed for human habitation. Through contacts and engagements, staff provides limited case management services including agency referrals, security deposits, food, transportation, and prescription assistance. A cash match requirement is being provided by the City of Roanoke in the amount of $54,201 as identified on Attachment "A ". Recommended Actions: Accept the HUD HAT award in the amount of $140,422 and authorize the City Manager to take such actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to obtain, accept, implement, administer, and use such grant funds, including execution of any required grant agreement, such documents to be in a form approved by the City Attorney. Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance to establish revenue estimates in the amount of $140,422 for Federal grant funds and $54,201 for local match funds. Transfer funding in the amount of $54,201 from the Transfer to Grant Fund (01- 250 - 9310 - 9535), and appropriate funding in the amount of $194,623 to accounts to be established in the Grant Fund by the Director of Finance. - - - - - -- ----------------- - - - - -- Robert S. Cowell, Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers W. Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Steven Martin, Director of Human and Social Services Matthew R. Crookshank, Human Services Administrator Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance 2 ROANOKE April 23, 2021 Mr. Matt Crookshank DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 1510 Williamson Road NE Roanoke, Virginia 24012 540.853.2591 fax: 540.853.2027 Human Services Administrator 339 Salem Avenue SW Roanoke, VA 24016 Dear Mr. Crookshank: This letter is written in support of the Renewal Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for continued funding for the Homeless Assistance Team (HAT). This program will provide outreach services to homeless individuals and families with children. The City of Roanoke supports this effort and is willing to contribute a local cash match of $54,201 over a one -year period. The renewal of the HAT grant will be very beneficial to the homeless population of the Roanoke Valley. We support your efforts and look forward to a successful grant cycle. Sincerely, Steven Martin Director of Human/Social Services Gx. OOENTOpyoGiA Zo = .v,� G 7�� 9eAN D£VE�'� April 6, 2021 Mr. Robert Cowell City Manager City of Roanoke 215 Church Avenue SW, #364 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Dear Mr. Cowell: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Richmond Field Office 600 E. Broad Street, Floor 3 Richmond, VA 23219 -1800 1 -800- 842 -2610 SUBJECT: Processing Your FY2020 Continuum of Care (CoC) Grant Agreements Congratulations on the final selection of the City of Roanoke for renewal grant funding under the FY 2020 Continuum of Care (CoC) program. These one -year awards will support your program, further contributing to our national effort to end homelessness. Only those projects listed in the attached agreements are funded. HUD's total funding obligation for these grants is $240,887, allocated between the funded projects, within those projects, and between budget line items, as outlined within each respective agreement. I have enclosed two copies of the Grant Agreement that constitute the agreement between the City of Roanoke and HUD. Please sign both copies and return them to this office within two weeks of receipt of this letter. When they are received, HUD will sign and execute them and return one to you. Please note that your grants cannot begin and HUD cannot disburse any funds to you for this project until the Grant Agreement is fully executed and the period of performance has been reached. If you have any questions, please call the at (202) 422 -0021. Staff requiring technical assistance should contact Mr. Michael D. Allen, Community Planning & Development Representative at (804) 822 -4893 and at michael.d.allen cr,hud.Rov . We look forward to working with you toward the successful continuation of your Continue of Care Program project. Sincerely, Ronnie J. Legette Director Enclosures Grant Number (FAIN): Multiple Projects Tax ID Number: 54- 6001569 DUNS Number: 6704316 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Community Planning and Development 600 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM (CDFA# 14.267) GRANT AGREEMENT This Grant Agreement ( "this Agreement ") is made by and between the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ( "HUD ") and Roanoke City /Salem Continuum of Care (the "Recipient "). This Agreement, the use of funds provided under this Agreement (the "Grant" or "Grant Funds "), and the operation of projects assisted with Grant Funds are governed by title IV of the McKinney -ento Homeless Assistance Act 42 U.S.C. 11301 et seq. (the "Act "), the Continuum of Care Program rule at 24 CFR part 578 (the "Rule "), as amended from time to time, and the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Continuum of Care (CoQ Program Non- competitive Funding Notice, Notice CPD- 21 -01. Capitalized terms that are not defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings given in the Rule. Only the project (those projects) listed below are funded by this Agreement. HUD's total funding obligation for this grant is $240,887, allocated between the projects listed below and, within those projects, between budget line items, as shown below. Project No. Grant Term Budget Period/Performance Total Amount Period VA0031L3FO22013 12 5/1/2021 - 4/30/2022 $140,422 allocated between budget line items as follows: a. Continuum of Care planning activities $0 b. Leasing $0 c. Rental assistance $0 d. Supportive Services $137,669 e. Operating costs $0 f. Homeless Management Information System $0 g. Administrative costs $2,753 h. Relocation costs $0 i. HPC homelessness prevention activities: Housing relocation and stabilization services $0 Short-term and medium term rental assistance $0 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development M. (Signature) Ronnie Legette, Director (Typed Name and Title) March 29, 2021 (Date) RECIPIENT Roanoke City /Salem Continuum of Care (Name of Organization) IC (Signature of Authorized Official) Robert Cowell, City Manager (Typed Name and Title of Authorized Official) (Date) INDIRECT COST RATE SCHEDULE Agency/Dept./Major Function Indirect cost rate Direct Cost Base This schedule must include each indirect cost rate that will be used to calculate the Recipient's indirect costs under the grant. The schedule must also specify the type of direct cost base to which each included rate applies (for example, Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC)). Do not include indirect cost rate information for subrecipients. For government entities, enter each agency or department that will carry out activities under the grant, the indirect cost rate applicable to each department /agency (including if the de minimis rate is used per 2 CFR §200.414), and the type of direct cost base to which the rate will be applied. For nonprofit organizations that use the Simplified Allocation Method for indirect costs or elects to use the de minimis rate of 10% of Modified Total Direct Costs in accordance with 2 CFR §200.414, enter the applicable indirect cost rate and type of direct cost base in the first row of the table. For nonprofit organizations that use the Multiple Base Allocation Method, enter each major function of the organization for which a rate was developed and will be used under the grant, the indirect cost rate applicable to that major function, and the type of direct cost base to which the rate will be applied. To learn more about the indirect cost requirements, see 24 CFR 578.63; 2 CFR part 200, subpart E; Appendix IV to Part 200 (for nonprofit organizations); and Appendix VII to Part 200 (for state and local governments). 12� IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of May, 2021. No. 42049 - 051721. A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of the FY2020 Continuum of Care ( "CoC ") Grant Award ( "Grant ") to the City of Roanoke from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ( "HUD "), in the amount of $49,070, upon certain terms and conditions; and authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents necessary to accept such funding. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The City of Roanoke hereby accepts the FY2020 CoC Grant Award from the U. S. Department of HUD, in the amount of $49,070, with a required in -kind match by the City of Roanoke in the amount of $14,500, for a total award of $63,570, to be used for the Coordinated Assessment System, which collaborates with all CoC HUD funded projects, emergency shelters and domestic violence programs in the CoC, and assists with leveraging funds to provide additional assistance to those in need, all as more particularly described in the City Council Agenda Report dated May 17, 2021. 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute any and all requisite documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney, and to furnish such additional information as may be required in connection with the City's acceptance of this Grant. ATTEST: City Clerk R -HUD Continuum of Care Grant Award —CAS — FY2020 (5.17.21) IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of May, 2021. No. 42050 - 051721. AN ORDINANCE to appropriate funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Continuum of Care (CoC) Coordinated Assessment System (CAS) Grant, 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: Grant Fund Appropriations Regular Salaries 35- 630 - 5442 -1002 30,400 City Retirement 35- 630 - 5442 -1105 5,180 401 H Health Savings 35- 630 - 5442 -1117 299 FICA 35- 630 - 5442 -1120 2,326 Dental Insurance 35- 630 - 5442 -1126 338 Life Insurance 35- 630 - 5442 -1130 399 Disability Insurance 35- 630 - 5442 -1131 87 Health Insurance Premium- ER 35- 630 - 5442 -1180 8,223 Administrative Supplies 35- 630 - 5442 -2030 1,818 Revenues CoC CAS FY21 - Federal 35- 630 - 5442 -5442 49,070 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: (?z ", el , , 4, " e, 94 V � - City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: May 17, 2021 Subject: 2020 HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Grant Award - Coordinated Assessment System (CS) Background: The Continuum of Care ( "COC ") is a group consisting of service providers, neighboring localities, including the City of Roanoke, and homeless /formerly homeless individuals, whose role is to develop a long -term strategic plan and manage a year -round planning effort that addresses the identified needs of homeless individuals and households; the availability and accessibility of existing housing and services; and the opportunities for linkages with mainstream housing and services resources. On January 29, 2021, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the 2020 CoC program competition grant awards. These Continuum of Care (CoC) grants will help end homelessness and provide critically needed support to local programs on the front lines of serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The City of Roanoke received $49,070 for the Coordinated Assessment System (CAS) grant. The CAS grant will collaborate with all CoC HUD funded projects, emergency shelters and domestic violence programs in the Continuum. Faith based organizations will be a part of the collaboration in an effort to leverage funds and provide additional assistance to those in need. There will be a partnership with the Homeless Schools Student Liaison along with other prevention agencies in the community. In -kind match requirements in the amount of $14,500 is being provided in the form of oversight by the Human Services Administrator at 25% of annual salary as identified on Attachment "A ". Recommended Actions: Accept the HUD CAS grant in the amount of $49,070 and authorize the City Manager to execute the grant documents associated with this funding. All documents shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney. Adopt the accompanying budget ordinance in the amount of $49,070, establish a revenue estimate in the amount of $49,070 and appropriate the same amount into expenditure accounts to be established by the Director of Finance in the Grant Fund. Robert S Cowell, Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers W. Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Steven Martin, Director of Human and Social Services Matthew R. Crookshank, Human Services Administrator Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance N �a ROANOKE April 23, 2021 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 1510 Williamson Road NE Roanoke, Virginia 24012 540.853.2591 fax: 540.853.2027 Mr. Matt Crookshank Human Services Administrator 339 Salem Avenue SW Roanoke, VA 24016 Dear Mr. Crookshank, This letter is in support of your request for the City of Roanoke Coordinated Assessment System (CAS) renewal grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Assisting with the re- organization of our homeless services system is fundamental to the success of ending homelessness in the community. Leveraging funds are being provided in the form of project oversight by the Human Services Administrator of 25% of annual salary totaling $14,500. This includes assisting our community in orienting our system towards effective and efficient use of resources and ensuring services are prioritized to the most vulnerable. The City of Roanoke is in full support of the CAS grant and will provide these funds during the operating year in which the grant is awarded. Sincerely, Steven Martin Director of Human/Social Services q�QA00EN70,,y0GN '494Ar DEV!O April 6, 2021 Mr. Robert Cowell City Manager City of Roanoke 215 Church Avenue SW, #364 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Dear Mr. Cowell: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Richmond Field Office 600 E. Broad Street, Floor 3 Richmond, VA 23219 -1800 1 -800- 842 -2610 SUBJECT: Processing Your FY2020 Continuum of Care (CoC) Grant Agreements Congratulations on the final selection of the City of Roanoke for renewal grant funding under the FY 2020 Continuum of Care (CoC) program. These one -year awards will support your program, further contributing to our national effort to end homelessness. Only those projects listed in the attached agreements are funded. HUD's total funding obligation for these grants is $240,887, allocated between the funded projects, within those projects, and between budget line items, as outlined within each respective agreement. T have enclosed two copies of the Grant Agreement that constitute the agreement between the City of Roanoke and HUD. Please sign both copies and return them to this office within two weeks of receipt of this letter. When they are received, HUD will sign and execute them and return one to you. Please note that your grants cannot begin and HUD cannot disburse any funds to you for this project until the Grant Agreement is fully executed and the period of performance has been reached. If you have any questions, please call me at (202) 422 -0021. Staff requiring technical assistance should contact Mr. Michael D. Allen, Community Planning & Development Representative at (804) 822 -4893 and at iiiichael.d.allen(@hud.gov. We look forward to working with you toward the successful continuation of your Continue of Care Program project. Sincerely, Ronnie J. Legette Director Enclosures HIM Grant Number (FAIN): Multiple Projects Tax ID Number: 54- 6001569 DUNS Number: 6704316 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Community Planning and Development 600 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM (CDFA# 14.267) GRANT AGREEMENT This Grant Agreement ( "this Agreement ") is made by and between the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ( "HUD ") and Roanoke City /Salem Continuum of Care (the "Recipient "). This Agreement, the use of funds provided under this Agreement (the "Grant" or "Grant Funds "), and the operation of projects assisted with Grant Funds are governed by title IV of the McKinney -ento Homeless Assistance Act 42 U.S.C. 11301 et seq. (the "Act "), the Continuum of Care Program rule at 24 CFR part 578 (the "Rule "), as amended from time to time, and the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Non - competitive Funding Notice, Notice CPD- 21 -01. Capitalized terms that are not defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings given in the Rule. Only the project (those projects) listed below are funded by this Agreement. HUD's total funding obligation for this grant is $240,887, allocated between the projects listed below and, within those projects, between budget line items, as shown below. Project No. Grant Term Budget Period/Performance Total Amount Period VA0300L3F022004 12 5/1/2021 - 4/30/2022 $49,070 allocated between budget line items as follows: a. Continuum of Care planning activities $0 b. Leasing $0 c. Rental assistance $0 d. Supportive Services $49,070 e. Operating costs $0 f. Homeless Management Information System $0 g. Administrative costs $0 h. Relocation costs $0 i. HPC homelessness prevention activities: Housing relocation and stabilization services $0 Short -term and medium term rental assistance $0 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (Signature) Ronnie Legette, Director (Typed Name and Title) March 29, 2021 (Date) RECIPIENT Roanoke City /Salem Continuum of Care (Name of Organization) LON (Signature of Authorized Official) Robert Cowell, City Manager (Typed Name and Title of Authorized Official) (Date) INDIRECT COST RATE SCHEDULE Agency/Dept./Major Function Indirect cost rate Direct Cost Base % This schedule must include each indirect cost rate that will be used to calculate the Recipient's indirect costs under the grant. The schedule must also specify the type of direct cost base to which each included rate applies (for example, Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC)). Do not include indirect cost rate information for subrecipients. For government entities, enter each agency or department that will carry out activities under the grant, the indirect cost rate applicable to each department/agency (including if the de minimis rate is used per 2 CFR §200.414), and the type of direct cost base to which the rate will be applied. For nonprofit organizations that use the Simplified Allocation Method for indirect costs or elects to use the de minimis rate of 10% of Modified Total Direct Costs in accordance with 2 CFR §200.414, enter the applicable indirect cost rate and type of direct cost base in the first row of the table. For nonprofit organizations that use the Multiple Base Allocation Method, enter each major function of the organization for which a rate was developed and will be used under the grant, the indirect cost rate applicable to that major function, and the type of direct cost base to which the rate will be applied. To learn more about the indirect cost requirements, see 24 CFR 578.63; 2 CFR part 200, subpart E; Appendix IV to Part 200 (for nonprofit organizations); and Appendix VII to Part 200 (for state and local governments). IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of May, 2021. No. 42051 - 051721. A RESOLUTION authorizing the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission to amend its Charter to Reduce Membership Requirements; and providing for an effective date. WHEREAS, the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission ( "The Commission ") is seeking to amend its charter to reduce the number of Commissioners serving on its Board from 38 to 30; WHEREAS, in April of 2019 the Chair of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission directed Commission staff to review the board size of peer Commissions, absentee and attendance data of the Commission, and requirements of the Code of Virginia regarding the Commission's board structure; WHEREAS, the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission board was determined to be the second largest board in the Commonwealth, behind only the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission with 47 members; WHEREAS, it was determined that under current Charter rules and population forecasts the Commission Board was expected to grow even larger in 2022 with an additional member from the City of Roanoke, bringing the total to seven representatives comprised of four elected officials; WHEREAS, a Restructuring Committee was formed in October of 2020 to review staff research and produce a recommendation to the full Board; WHEREAS, after reviewing the research and conferring with their local governing bodies as well as chief administrative officers for Commission member jurisdictions, the members of the Restructuring Committee recommended changes to the membership formula for the Commission Board; the addition of a provision for alternate members of the Board to provide flexibility to member governments; and clarification on the definition of Population for purposes of determining membership; WHEREAS, the Commission Board voted to accept the recommendations of the Restructuring Committee at the February 25, 2021 meeting of the Commission; WHEREAS, Article II, Section 1 of the Charter shall be amended to read: "The membership of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission shall be composed of representatives of the member governmental subdivisions, on the basis of two members from each governmental subdivision, at least one of whom is an elected member of the governing body of the subdivision. In addition, each governmental subdivision with population in excess of 25,000 and less than 50,000 shall appoint one additional member who must be an elected official of the governing body of the subdivision. Each governmental subdivision with a population in excess of 50,000 shall further appoint one additional member, who may but need not be an elected official of the governing body of the subdivision, provided that at least a majority, but not substantially more than a majority, of the Commission members shall be elected officials of the governing bodies of the governmental subdivisions. In determining the population of counties, the numerical total shall be exclusive of participating towns who have a population of three thousand, five hundred; said towns are eligible to have at least two representatives; WHEREAS, Article II, Section 2 of the Charter shall be amended to read: " "Population," unless a different census is clearly set forth, means the number of inhabitants according to the United States census latest preceding the time at which any provision dependent upon population is being applied, or the time as of which it is being construed, unless there is available an annual estimate of population prepared by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service of the University of Virginia, which has been filed with the Department of Housing and Community Development, in which event the estimate shall govern. "; WHEREAS, Article II, Section 6 shall be added to the Charter, reading: "Each governmental subdivision of the Commission shall have the option of appointing an alternate member. An alternate member shall be entitled to receive notice of all meetings of the Commission and of all meetings of committees of which the appointed member is a part, and to attend and vote at any such meeting at which the appointed member is not personally present. When appointing alternates for an elected official of the governing body, the governmental subdivision must appoint a member of the same governing body. "; and WHEREAS, any changes to the Commission charter must be approved unanimously by the governing bodies of all Commission member jurisdictions. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The Charter changes of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission are hereby approved. 2. The Charter changes of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission will become effective on July 1, 2022, and that the resulting reduction in Board size will be reached through attrition of existing Board members whose terms end on or after July 1, 2022. ATTEST: City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPO RT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: May 1 7, 2021 Subject: Request by the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission to amend its Charter Background: On February 2511, the Regional Commission approved amendments to its Charter that have the effect of reducing the size of the Commission from 38 members to 30 members. This action was taken based on the recommendations of a Restructuring Committee which considered the goals of reducing the size of the Commission while maintaining a minimum level of two representatives from each locality, one of whom must me a member of the local governing body. The goal for reducing the size of the Commission is to help promote better interaction among Commission members during meetings and to improve attendance at meetings. As a matter of interest, The Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Commission has the second largest board size in Virginia (second only to the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission). Among the Regional Commissions in Virginia with comparable populations to ours, the number of Commission members range from 23 to 27. Initial discussions and research on the subject began in February 2020; however, the COVID -19 pandemic hit and things were put on hold. In December of 2020, a "Restructuring Committee" was formed and was charged with bringing to the Commission recommendations about reducing the board size to the Commission at our January, 2021 meeting. Three options were developed by the Restructuring Committee for consideration by the Commission. Commission members were asked to talk with their local government officials about the options, and the chief administrative official for each locality was contacted about his /her preference among the options. The Restructuring Committee took the input from the localities and agreed to recommend an option reducing the board size by 8 members (from 38 to 30) while retaining two representatives from each locality and capping the membership for larger localities at four. Based on input from Chief Administrative Officials, the Committee also proposed an amendment to the Charter to allow the local governing body to appoint one alternate representative if the local government chooses to do so. Attached you will find the following information pertaining to Charter amendments reducing the number of Commission members: • Report from the Restructuring Committee to the Commission • Copy of the Commission's Charter with the proposed changes highlighted in red • Resolution to approve the Charter amendments. Considerations: Any change to the Commission's Charter requires that every member local government approve the proposed changes to the Charter. If all local governments approve the Charter amendments, the amendments will take effect on July 1, 2022. Recommended Action: Authorize change to the Regional Commission's Charter to reduce the number of Commission members as outlined in this City Council Agenda Report. 9 - - - - -- --------------- - - -- Robert S. Cowell, Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers owRoanoke Valley - Alleghany REGIONAL RVARC.ORG 313 Luck Avenue, SW I Roanoke, Virginia 24016 1 P: 540.343.4417 1 F: 540.343.4416 1 rvarc @rvarc.org Report of the Restructuring Committee Regional Commission Meeting January 28, 2021 SUBJ: Recommendations of the Restructuring Committee on Commission Board member Changes In April of 2019, the Regional Commission board adopted the updated Strategic Plan, which called for consideration of restructuring the Commission's membership. In February of 2020, the Commission was presented with two alternative scenarios for reducing the number of members on the Board. At that time, the staff was asked to look at other Regional Commission's in Virginia to see how their boards were structured and report back; however, the impact of COVID -19 put the restructuring discussion on hold, and it was not revisited until October of 2020. At that time, a small committee was formed to review various options and provide a recommendation to the full Board at the January 2021 Commission meeting. The Chair asked the following Commission members to serve on the committee: • Lee Osborne, Committee Chair (and former chair of the RVARC) • Phil North (current Vice Chair of the RVARC) • Bill Bestpitch (former Chair of the RVARC) • Billy Martin (former Chair of the RVARC) The Restructuring Committee met by Zoom in December of 2020 and January of 2021, assisted by Wayne Strickland and Jeremy Holmes, to review the board size of peer Commissions, absentee and attendance data of the Commission, and requirements of the Code of Virginia and the Commission's Charter to assist in assessing and developing various options. Charts were prepared reflecting how the RVARC compares to other PDC's around the Commonwealth in number of members and jurisdictions represented. Five options were considered reflecting various membership rule changes ranging from one member for each of the smaller population jurisdictions to simply capping the number of representatives for any member jurisdiction. Following the first meeting of the Committee, the committee selected two options and requested Wayne and Jeremy to poll the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of each member jurisdiction regarding his or her preference or thoughts on those two options. Feedback from the eight jurisdictions that responded reflected a desire to retain as much as possible the relative proportional representation of the larger population jurisdictions while retaining a minimum of two representatives for all jurisdictions. In addition, several CAD's suggested a desire for having the ability for a jurisdiction to designate one or more alternates to be able to attend in lieu of an appointed member who is unable to attend. In deciding on its recommendation, the Committee agreed on the following guiding principles: Strive to retain as much as possible the current relative representation of the larger and smaller jurisdictions on the board as a proportion of their population in the region. Retain membership rules and thresholds that require the Commission to comply with Code of Virginia requirements that the Board as a whole be comprised of a majority of elected officials. (2797783 - 2,900000- 00278 -01) MEMBER GOVERNMENTS: Counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, Franklin and Roanoke Cities of Covington, Roanoke and Salem, Towns of Clifton Forge, Rocky Mount and Vinton Roanoke Valley - Alleghany REGIONAL RVARC.ORG 313 Luck Avenue, SW I Roanoke, Virginia 24016 1 P: 540.343.4417 1 F: 540.343.4416 1 rvarc @rvarc.org • Provide the opportunity for each member jurisdiction to appoint its chief administrative official as a Member of the Board, if desired, by having at least two representatives for each locality, one of whom must be an elected official of the governing body of such local subdivision. Current Board Membership Requirements Under the current charter, every member government appoints 2 members, one who is an elected official and one who is not elected. Thereafter, localities that have over 10,000 population appoint 1 additional member for each 25,000 population (or fraction thereof) as outlined below: • The representative for the first 25,000 increment shall be an elected official • The representative for the second 25,000 increment shall be a non - elected official • The representative for the third 25,000 increment shall be an elected official • The representative for the fourth 25,000 increment shall be a non - elected official • Representatives for additional increments of 25,000 shall be alternated with an elected official and followed by a non - elected official The Charter also says that, in accordance with the Code of Virginia, the Board must be comprised of a majority of elected officials from the governing body of respective member governments. The following chart illustrates the current population and membership for each jurisdiction by elected officials, citizens, and total representation: Locality Population Roanoke City 99348 Roanoke County 85701 Franklin County 51058 Botetourt County 33393 City of Salem 25363 Alleghany County 11458 Town of Vinton 8104 City of Covington 5694 Craig County 5108 Town of Rocky Mount 4424 Town of Clifton Forge 3494 Region Total 333145 % Mem ** % Pop: This jurisdiction's population as a percentage of the entire RVARC region's population. ** % Mem: This jurisdiction's RVARC representation as a total of the entire RVARC membership. 16% 16% 13% 11% 11% 8% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 100% Under this structure, the Regional Commission Board currently sits at 38 members, with the addition of a 39th member from the City of Roanoke if the 2020 census shows the City's population has increased {2797783 -2, 900000-00278-01) MEMBER GOVERNMENTS: Counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, Franklin and Roanoke Cities of Covington, Roanoke and Salem, Towns of Clifton Forge, Rocky Mount and Vinton PWRoanoke Valley - Alleghany REGIONAL RVARC.ORG 313 Luck Avenue, SW I Roanoke, Virginia 24016 1 P: 540.343.4417 1 F: 540.343.4416 1 rvarc @rvarc.org Alleghany County 11458 Town of Vinton 8104 City of Covington 5694 Craig County 5108 Town of Rocky Mount 4424 Town of Clifton Forge 3494 Region Total 333145 1 1 2 3% 7% -1 1 1 2 2% 7% 0 1 1 2 2% 7% 0 1 1 2 2% 7% 0 1 1 2 1% 7% 0 1 1 2 1% 7% 0 16 14 30 100% 100% -8 % Pop: This jurisdiction's population as a percentage of the entire RVARC region's population. " % Mem: This jurisdiction's RVARC representation as a total of the entire RVARC membership. *** Diff.• The difference between the proposed membership numbers and current membership numbers. These membership rules reflect the following changes: Specify that the elected official appointed to the board must be a member of the "governing body" of the jurisdiction, a distinction that is not necessarily clear in the current Charter. This would preclude Constitutional Officers and other officials elected by the citizens of a jurisdiction from being appointed to the Board. Remove the provision for additional members when a locality's population increases beyond 100,000, capping the maximum number of representatives from a member locality at 4. Results in a total board membership of 30. The following is draft Charter language to reflect the recommended change: The membership of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission shall be composed of representatives of the member governmental subdivisions, on the basis of two members from each governmental subdivision, at least one of whom is an elected member of the governing body of the subdivision. In addition, each governmental subdivision with population in excess of 25,000 and less than 50,000 shall appoint one additional member who must be an elected official of the governing body of the subdivision. Each governmental subdivision with a population in excess of 50,000 shall further appoint one additional member, who may but need not be an elected official of the governing body of the subdivision, provided that at least a majority, but not substantially more than a majority, of the Commission members shall be elected officials of the governing bodies of the governmental subdivisions. In determining the population of counties, the numerical total shall be exclusive of participating towns who have a population of three thousand, five hundred; said towns are eligible to have at least two representatives. Alternate Memberships In addition to the Board size change, the Restructuring Committee was asked to consider adding provisions to the Charter to allow for alternate members when an appointed member must be absent. {2797783 - 2,900000- 00278 -01} MEMBER GOVERNMENTS: Counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, Franklin and Roanoke Cities of Covington, Roanoke and Salem, Towns of Clifton Forge, Rocky Mount and Vinton Roanoke Valley - Alleghany REGIONAL RVARC.ORG 313 Luck Avenue, SW I Roanoke, Virginia 24016 1 P: 540.343.4417 1 F: 540.343.4416 1 rvarc @rvarc.org The Committee is recommending the Board consider amending the charter to add a new Section allowing an option for alternate members to be appointed by the governing body, preferably when regular members are appointed. Alternate members would be listed on the membership rolls of the Commission and would be provided all meeting materials in case they are to be an attending member. Note that the appointment of an alternate member is optional for each locality, and an alternate need not be appointed for each member from that jurisdiction. Draft language for the new Article 11, Section 6 in the Charter follows: Each governmental subdivision of the Commission shall have the option of appointing an alternate member. An alternate member shall receive notice of all meetings of the Commission and, if such alternate is designated for one particular member, of all meetings of committees of which the appointed member is a part and shall be entitled to attend and vote at any such meeting at which the appointed member is not personally present. When appointing alternates for an elected official of the governing body, the governmental subdivision must appoint an elected member of the same governing body. Next Steps If the Board chooses to adopt the recommendations of the Restructuring Committee, the amended Charter will need to be submitted to each local government member of the Regional Commission to be voted upon and approved by its governing body. Changes to the Charter must be approved by all member jurisdictions. Regional Commission Action: Approve the recommended changes to the Board membership requirements. {2797783 - 2,900000- 00278 -01} MEMBER GOVERNMENTS: Counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, Franklin and Roanoke Cities of Covington, Roanoke and Salem, Towns of Clifton Forge, Rocky Mount and Vinton owRoanoke Valley - Alleghany REGIONAL rva,rC"org 313 SW I Rao-w Vi rgi,— 24016 I P: 540,343-441-71 F: Amended October 28, 1999 CHARTER AGREEMENT OF THE ROANOKE VALLEY - ALLEGHANY REGIONAL COMMISSION NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed that: ARTICLE I Name, Location, Authority, Purpose Section 1 The name of this organization shall be the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission, hereinafter called the "Commission ". Section 2 The principal office of the Commission shall be located in the City of Roanoke, Virginia. The location of the principal office may be changed by the concurrence of three - fourths of the Commission membership; provided, however, that the clerk of the governing body of each member governmental subdivision has been notified of the contemplated relocation in writing at least thirty days before such meeting. Section 3 The Commission shall be a public body corporate and politic with all the powers and duties granted to it by the Virginia Regional Cooperation Act. Section 4 A. It is the purpose of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission to encourage and facilitate local government cooperation in addressing on a regional basis problems of greater than local significance. The cooperation resulting from the efforts of the Commission is intended to assist local governments in meeting their own problems by enhancing their abilities to recognize and analyze regional opportunities and take account of regional influences in planning and implementing their public policies and services. B. The Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission shall also promote the orderly and efficient development of the physical, social, and economic elements of the district by planning, and encouraging and assisting governmental subdivisions to plan for the future. If requested by a member governmental subdivision or group of member governmental subdivisions and to the extent the Commission may elect Member Governments: Counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, Franklin and Roanoke, Cities of Covington, Roanoke and Salem, Towns of Clifton Forge, Rocky Mount and Vinton to act, the Commission may assist the subdivisions by carrying out plans and programs for the improvement and utilization of the elements. The Commission shall not, however, have a legal obligation to perform the functions necessary to implement the plans and policies established by it or to furnish governmental services to the district. Section 5 Definitions - "Member Governmental Subdivision" means a county, city or town that has signed the Charter Agreement of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission. "Governing Body" means the board of supervisors of the county or the council of the city or town. ARTICLE II Membership Section 1 - membeFship of the Reaneke Valley .... ... represe-Rtative for the first ... inr--rement shall be ... OnGFerAent shall be a peFSE)R alteFRated so that at least a majeFity, bUt RE)t substaRtially meFe than a Majority, ef-fl4e. thousand, five hURdred; said towns are eligible to have at least twe repFeseRtatives. The membership of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission shall be composed of representatives of the member governmental subdivisions, on the basis of two members from each governmental subdivision, at least one of whom is an elected member of the governing body of the subdivision. In addition, each governmental subdivision with population in excess of 25,000 and less than 50,000 shall appoint one additional member who must be an elected official of the governing body of the subdivision. Each governmental subdivision with a population in excess of 50,000 shall further appoint one additional member, who may but need not be an elected official of the governing body of the subdivision, provided that at least a majority, but not substantially more than a majority, of the Commission members shall be elected officials of the governing bodies of the governmental subdivisions. In determining the population of counties, the numerical total shall be exclusive of participating towns who have a population of three thousand, five hundred; said towns are eligible to have at least two representatives. Section 2 " asp t feFth OR oeGtiGR 15.1 -1402 efthe ViFg, ;ia Code, 1�6. "Population," unless a different census is clearly set forth, means the number of inhabitants according to the United States census latest preceding the time at which any provision dependent upon population is being applied, or the time as of which it is being construed, unless there is available an annual estimate of population prepared by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service of the University of Virginia, which has been filed with the Department of Housing and Community Development, in which event the estimate shall govern. Section 3 The population on which the representation to the Commission is based shall be reviewed by the Commission at least every five years from the effective date of this Charter. Section 4 Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment was made. Section 5 Any member of the Commission shall be eligible for reappointment but may be removed for cause by the governing body which appointed him. Section 6 Each governmental subdivision of the Commission shall have the option of appointing an alternate member. An alternate member shall be entitled to receive notice of all meetings of the Commission and of all meetings of committees of which the appointed member is a part, and to attend and vote at any such meeting at which the appointed member is not personally present. When appointing alternates for an elected official of the governing body, the governmental subdivision must appoint a member of the same governing body. ARTICLE III Appointments, Terms of Office and Voting Rights Section 1 Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the governing body of each governmental subdivision. Section 2 The terms of office of Commission members who are also members of governing bodies shall be three years or until his /her successor has been appointed. In the event any elected member of the Commission shall cease to be an elected member of the local governing body which he represents, he shall cease to be a member of the Commission. The appropriate governing body shall within thirty days make an appointment to succeed him for his unexpired term. Section 3 The term of office of non - elected members of the Commission shall be three years. Section 4 The initial appointments shall expire as follows: The term of one member from the local governing body of each governmental subdivision shall expire on June 30, 1972. The term of one member of each governmental subdivision who holds no office elected by the people shall expire on June 30, 1971. The term of any additional members shall expire on June 30, 1970. Section 5 Each member of the Commission shall have the right to vote, but may exercise his /her vote only in person and during any official meeting of the Commission, regular, special or otherwise. ARTICLE IV Officers Section 1 Officers of the Commission shall consist of a Chair and Vice -Chair who shall be elected at a regular meeting of the Commission by a majority vote of the members present. Section 2 The Chair and Vice -Chair shall be elected for terms of two years. They may succeed themselves in that office, for one additional term. Section 3 The Commission shall appoint an Executive Director who shall be an employee of the Commission and who shall serve at the pleasure of a majority of the membership. ARTICLE V Planning District Commission - Regional Planning Commission Merger Section 1 Upon the ratification of this Charter Agreement, on October 23, 1969, the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission and Jackson River Regional Planning Commission merged with the Fifth Planning District Commission. All assets and liabilities of the two aforesaid Regional Planning Commissions were transferred to the Fifth Planning District Commission. Effective October 28, 1999, the Fifth Planning District Commission changed its name to the Roanoke Valley- Alleghany Regional Commission. ARTICLE VI Addition or Withdrawal of Members Section 1 Any governmental subdivision within the Fifth Planning District which is not a party to this Charter Agreement at the effective date thereof may thereafter join the Commission provided that such governmental subdivision is eligible for membership and that it adopts and executes this Agreement. Section 2 Any governmental subdivision may withdraw from the Commission by submitting to the Commission in writing, at least 90 days before the end of the Commission's then current fiscal year, a notice of intent to withdraw. Such withdrawal shall not become effective until the Commission's fiscal year has ended. ARTICLE VII Adoption of Bylaws Section 1 The Commission may adopt Bylaws and such other rules at it deems necessary to govern its operations. ARTICLE VIII Meetings Section 1 The Commission shall hold regular meetings on a schedule which will be determined by the membership. Section 2 Meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public, however, the Commission may hold executive sessions under the guidelines provided by the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. Section 3 Provisions shall be made in the Bylaws as to notification of members of all meetings of the Commission. ARTICLE IX Reports Section 1 The Commission shall, after June 30 and no later than September 30 of each year, submit to each governing body that is a party to this Charter Agreement a report in writing setting forth the following: A. The work program and activities of the preceding year. B. A financial report of receipts and expenditures of the preceding year. C. The budget of the Commission for the current fiscal year. D. The programs and projects for the current fiscal year. Section 2 There should be conducted once each year an audit of the accounts of the Commission by an independent auditing firm. ARTICLE X Amendments Section 1 This Charter Agreement may be amended, supplemented or superseded only by concurring resolutions from the governing bodies which are parties to this Charter Agreement. All proposed amendments shall be submitted to the Commission for its review and recommendations to the member governmental subdivisions. ARTICLE XI Date of Organization Section 1 The organization of the Roanoke Valley - Alleghany Regional Commission (formerly "Fifth Planning District Commission ") shall be effective on the 25 day of August, 1969 or at such time after this date when the Charter Agreement has been adopted and signed by that governmental subdivision whose population when added to the aggregate population of those who have already adopted and signed the Charter Agreement embraces the majority of the population within the Fifth Planning District. �v IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of May, 2021. No. 42052 - 051721. A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager's issuance and execution of a contract amendment to the City's contract with Atlas Construction & Excavating Inc., for additional repairs to various concrete sidewalk, curb, curb and gutter, and ADA curb ramp locations; and authorizing the City Manager to take such actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to provide for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of such contract, as amended. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City, to issue and execute changes as may be necessary to the City's contract with Atlas Construction & Excavating, Inc., in an amount not to exceed an additional $97,117.75 for a total contract amount of $438,993.00 for additional repairs to various concrete sidewalk, curb, curb and gutter, and ADA curb ramp locations, all as more fully set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated May 17, 2021. 2. The form of such contract amendment shall be approved by the City Attorney. 3. The City Manager is further authorized to take such actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to provide for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the Contract, as amended. Such documents shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney. ATTEST: City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: May 1 7, 2021 Subject: Amendment to the FY 2021 Concrete Contract with Atlas Construction & Excavating, Inc. Background: The City of Roanoke entered into a contract, dated December 21, 2020, with Atlas Construction & Excavating, Inc. to repair various concrete sidewalk, curb, curb & gutter, and ADA curb ramp locations within City limits. The amount of this contract was $341,875.25. There are 26 (twenty -six) additional concrete sidewalk and /or curb repair locations that have been subsequently identified and additional funding to repair these locations has been secured. A contract amendment in the amount of $97,117.75 is required in order to continue making necessary sidewalk and curb repairs. Repairing damaged sidewalk and curbing in a timely manner provides safer roadway conditions for pedestrians and motorists in the City. Considerations: City Council approval is needed to amend the FY 2021 Concrete repair contract and increase the total contract value to $438,993. Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract amendment, as referenced above, to the City's existing FY 2021 Concrete repair contract for additional repairs in the amount of $97,117.75, which will result in a total contract value of $438,993 with Atlas Construction & Excavating, Inc. Authorize the City Manager to take such actions and execute such documents, as may be necessary to implement such amendment to the Contract with Atlas Construction & Excavating, Inc. -(� ---- -- T -------------- Robert S. Cowell, 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 R. D'Ardenne, Transportation Manager David A. Bess, Permits and Business Administrator - Transportation 2 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of May, 2021. No. 42053 - 051721. AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement regarding the remaining performance obligations of Colonial Green, L.C., related to the development of Colonial Green; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. WHEREAS, on December 20, 2004, City Council authorized execution of an agreement between the City of Roanoke and Colonial Green, L.C., for the development of Colonial Green, and the conveyance in phases of approximately 23 acres of City property on Colonial Avenue in exchange for the development and creation of a traditional mixed - density neighborhood consistent with the Vision 2001 -2020 comprehensive plan; WHEREAS, City Council adopted four subsequent amendments to the development agreement to allow for adjustments in the development plan and phasing plan; and WHEREAS, Colonial Green, L.C., wishes to sell the remaining property of the development to Roanoke Valley Holdings, LLC. Both buyer and seller wish to have a clear agreement on remaining obligations that will transfer to the new owner. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. City Manager and the City Clerk are hereby authorized, on behalf of the City, to execute and attest, respectively, and agreement regarding the remaining performance obligations of Colonial Green, L.C., related to the development of Colonial Green. All as more fully set forth in the City Council Agenda Report dated May 17, 2021. 2. The City Manager is further authorized to execute such further documents and take such further actions as may be necessary to implement, administer, and enforce the Agreement Regarding Performance Obligations. Pursuant to the provisions of § 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. ATTEST: Oz"4L' 4... cnz� City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT 3h' To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: May 17, 2021 Subject: Agreement to define remaining obligations for the Colonial Green development project Background: Ordinance No. 36927- 122004, adopted December 20, 2004, by the City Council authorized execution of an agreement between the City of Roanoke and Colonial Green, L.C., for the development of Colonial Green, and the conveyance in phases of approximately 23 acres of City property on Colonial Avenue in exchange for the development and creation of a traditional mixed - density neighborhood consistent with the Vision 2001 -2020 comprehensive plan. City Council adopted four subsequent amendments to the development agreement to allow for adjustments in the development plan and phasing plan. Land for the first phase was conveyed to Colonial Green, L.C. on dune 9, 2005. The remaining land for the project (second phase) was conveyed on duly 27, 2009. There are remaining development obligations related to the conveyance of the property. Colonial Green, L.C., wishes to sell the remaining property of the development to Roanoke Valley Holdings, LLC. Both buyer and seller wish to have a clear agreement on remaining obligations that will transfer to the new owner. Considerations: The draft agreement (Exhibit A) considers the return to the City in the form of additional real estate tax revenue created by the development. The undeveloped land was valued at $2,656,300. Since the property was subdivided in 2007, through 2021, the property will have generated approximately $1,961,559 in real estate revenue and is generating an estimated $213,932 per year. When difference between original value is realized in accumulated tax revenue, then the obligations will be deemed satisfied. Development will continue to be governed by a MXPUD development plan adopted by City Council. DRAFT DATE: May 17, 2021 AGREEMENT REGARDING PERFORMANCE OBLIGATIONS OF COLONIAL GREEN, L.C. RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF COLONIAL GREEN THIS AGREEMENT is made this day of , 2021, among the CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, a Virginia municipal corporation (the "City "), COLONIAL GREEN, L.C., a Virginia limited liability company (the "Developer "), and Roanoke Valley Holdings, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company ( "Successor Owner "). RECITALS A. The City owned certain real property situated at Colonial Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia bearing Official Tax Map No. 1570101, consisting of approximately 23.742 acres of land (the "Property "). In 2004, the City circulated Proposal No. 02 -12 -04 for the development of a first- class, mixed -use community that includes residential and commercial development at the Property (the "Project "). At the time, the City assessed the value of the Property at $2,656,300. B. The Developer submitted a response to Proposal No. 02 -12 -04 and City and the Developer negotiated the terms of an agreement for the Project. On December 20, 2004, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 36927 - 122004, to authorize the City to enter into an agreement with the Developer for the development of the Project. The City and the Developer entered into an Agreement for the Development of Colonial Green dated December 27, 2004, ( "Original Agreement "). C. Pursuant to the terms of the Original Agreement, the Developer agreed to make certain infrastructure improvements and develop the Project in three (3) phases. The Original Project established benchmarks that Developer needed to achieve before the City conveyed portions of the Property for the development of Phase II or Phase III of the Project. The Original Agreement provided that the Project would be substantially complete within ten (10) years after construction commenced with Phase I of the Project. D. On June 9, 2005, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 37082 - 060605 and authorized the City to amend and restate the Original Agreement. The City and the Developer entered into an Amended Agreement for the Development of Colonial Green dated June 9, 2005 ( "Amended Agreement "). The Amended Agreement restated the nature and scope of the development of the Project but maintained the performance schedule as established in the Original Agreement. E. On April 7, 2008, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 38049 - 040708 and authorized the City to enter into Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for the Development of Colonial Green dated December 27, 2004 ( "Second Amendment "). The City and the Developer executed the Second Amendment on March 18, 2008. The Second Amendment changed some of the required types of residential and commercial development for each of the phases. The completion date for development of the Project remained unchanged. 1 DRAFT DATE: May 17, 2021 F. One June 1, 2009, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 38469 - 060109 and authorized the City to enter into a third amendment to the Original Agreement, as amended. On June 1, 2009, the City and the Developer entered in Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for the Development of Colonial Green dated December 27, 2004 ( "Third Amendment "). The Third Amendment combined Phase II and Phase III into one phase ( "Revised Phase II "), and required development in Revised Phase II to commence within twelve (12) months after execution of the Third Amendment. In the event that Developer failed to commence construction within the twelve (12) month period, Developer was required to convey the portion of the Property within Revised Phase II of the Project to the City. G. Following execution of the Third Amendment, the local and regional housing markets sustained significant, adverse, and prolonged impact due to the economic recession and downturn. On January 18, 2011, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 39043 - 011811 and authorized the City to execute a fourth amendment to the Original Agreement, as amended. On January 18, 2011, the City and the Developer entered into Amendment No. 4 to Agreement for the Development of Colonial Green ( "Fourth Amendment "). The Fourth Amendment extended the date by which the Developer was required to commence construction within Revised Phase II to 36 months after conveyance of the portion of the Property in Revised Phase II by the City to the Developer. If the Developer failed to meet this deadline the City could require the Developer to reconvey the Revised Phase II portion of the Property to the City. The Fourth Amendment eliminated the mandatory reconveyance of the portion of the Property within Revised Phase I from the Developer to the City. H. The Original Agreement, as amended by the Amended Agreement, the Second Amendment, the Third Amendment, and the Fourth Amendment (the "Agreement ") required the Developer to complete the Project within a ten (10) year period commencing in 2005 and that period has expired. Since 2005, Developer has invested more than $2.5 million in new infrastructure, has created 55 lots for residential uses, one lot for neighborhood commercial use, and has constructed 5 single family detached dwelling units, 8 single family attached dwelling units, 21 courtyard townhouse dwelling units, and 18 townhouse dwelling units. While the Developer has met all performance obligations, as amended, to date related to the commencement of the various phases of the Project, the Developer has not completed the Project in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. I. Developer desires to sell the remaining parcels to Successor Owner. Successor Owners intends to complete the Project. J. The City, the Developer, and Successor Owner desire to enter into this Agreement Regarding Performance Obligations of Colonial Green. L.C. Related to the Development of Colonial Green ( "Performance Obligations Agreement ") to resolve the Developer's failure to complete the Project in accordance with the Agreement and establish the remaining obligations of the Developer and Successor Owner that are due to the City under the terms of the Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the City, the Developer and Successor Owner agree as follows: 2 DRAFT DATE: May 17, 2021 1. Recitals. The City, the Developer and Successor Owner acknowledge and agree that the Recitals set forth in this Performance Obligations Agreement are true, correct, and constitute a material part of this Performance Obligations Agreement. 2. Resolution of Obligations. 2.1 The City, the Developer and Successor Owner agree that the fair market value of the Property, as of December 27, 2004, was $2,656,300 ( "Original Value "). The Parties acknowledge and agree that the expectation of the City was that Project, when completed, would generate cumulative real estate revenues equal to or exceeding the Original Value from 2004 through 2020. As of the date hereof, the Project has generated $1,961,559 in cumulative real estate tax revenues. The difference between the Original Value and the cumulative real estate tax revenues of $1,961,559, generated as of the date of this Performance Obligations Agreement, is $694,741 ( "Obligated Return"), the Developer and Successor Owner agrees that payment of the Obligated Return to the City is an obligation of the Developer and Successor Owner that Developer v shall pay in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Performance Obligations Agreement. 2.2 Commencing on September 15, 2021, and thereafter on each September 15, thereafter, through and including September 15, 2025, the City shall prepare a schedule indicating the Obligated Return, reduced by the real estate taxes assessed for properties within the Project. The Schedule shall establish the revised Obligated Return that is equal to the Obligated Return, reduced by the amount of the real estate taxes assessed (the "Revised Obligated Return"). 2.3 The City shall continue to provide the Successor Owner with a schedule that calculates the Revised Obligated Return on each subsequent September 15, provided the Revised Obligated Return is greater than $0, once the Revised Obligated Return is $0 or less before September 15, 2025, the City shall send no further schedules to the Successor Owner and the Successor Owner's obligations under this Performance Obligations Agreement, and the Agreement shall be deemed satisfied. 2.4 On September 15, 2025, the City shall complete the schedule. In the event that the final Revised Obligated Return is greater than $0, the Successor Ownershall pay such amount to the City, in cash or by wire transfer, within 20 days after the Successor Ownerreceives the final schedule that sets forth the final Revised Obligated Return. Upon payment of the final Revised Obligated Return, the Successor Owner's Obligations under this Performance Obligation Agreement and the Agreement shall be satisfied. 3. Settlement Agreement of the Developer and Successor Owner's Performance Obligations. This Performance Obligations Agreement is a settlement of the outstanding defaults of the Developer and Successor Owner under the terms of the Agreement. The rights and obligations of 3 DRAFT DATE: May 17, 2021 the City and the Developer and Successor Owner under the terms of the Agreement are settled and resolved in accordance with the terms of this Performance Obligations Agreement. The City, the Developer and Successor Owner acknowledge and agree that the Developer and Successor Owner's obligations under the Agreement are contained in this Performance Obligations Agreement. The City reserves all rights and remedies to enforce the terms of this Performance Obligations Agreement. 4. Recording of Performance Obligations Agreement Effect of Recording_ The City, the Developer and Successor Owner agree that a fully executed copy of this Performance Obligations Agreement shall be recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, at the sole cost of the Developer and Successor Owner. The obligations of the Developer and Successor Owner pursuant to the Performance Obligations Agreement shall run with the title to the Property. 5. Developer and Successor Owner's Responsibilities. The Developer and Successor Owner shall, at its sole expense, comply with all applicable provisions of the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and all federal and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations that are applicable to the performance of this Performance Obligations Agreement. 6. Representations Of Developer and Successor Owner. In order to induce City to enter into this Agreement, Developer and Successor Owner represent and warrant to City as follows as of the date of this Performance Obligations Agreement: 6.1 Developer and Successor Owner are empowered to enter into this Performance Obligations Agreement, to be bound hereby, and to perform according to the terms hereof; 6.2 Any and all actions necessary to enable Developer and Successor Owner to enter into this Performance Obligations Agreement (including actions to be taken by members of Developer and Successor Owner) and to be bound hereby, have been duly taken; 6.3 Developer, Successor Owner, or persons executing or attesting the execution of this Performance Obligations Agreement on behalf of Developer or Successor Owner has or have been duly authorized and empowered to so execute or attest; 6.4 There exists no litigation, actions, suits, investigations or proceedings pending against Developer, Successor Owner or to Developer or Successor Owner's actual knowledge threatened, which if determined adversely, would materially and adversely affect the ability of the Developer or Successor Owner to carry out its obligations under this Performance Obligations Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereunder; rd DRAFT DATE: May 17, 2021 6.5 This Performance Obligations Agreement is a valid and binding obligation of Developer and Successor Owner enforceable in accordance with its respective terms, except as may be affected by applicable bankruptcy or insolvency laws affecting creditors' rights generally; and 6.6 Neither the execution and delivery of this Performance Obligations Agreement, nor the consummation of the transactions herein contemplated, will conflict with or result in a breach of any of the terms, conditions or provisions of Developer and Successor Owner's articles of organization or operation agreement, or of any agreement or instrument to which Developer and Successor Owner is now a party or otherwise bound or to which any of its properties or other assets is subject, or of any order or decree of any court or governmental instrumentality, or of any arbitration award, franchise or permit, or constitute a default thereunder. 7. Representations of City. In order to induce Developer and Successor Owner to enter into this Performance Obligations Agreement, City represents and warrants to Developer and Successor Owner as follows as of the date of this Performance Obligations Agreement: 7.1 City is empowered to enter into this Performance Obligations Agreement, to be bound hereby, and to perform according to the terms hereof, 7.2 Any and all actions necessary to enable City to enter into this Performance Obligations Agreement, including action by the City Council, and to be bound hereby, have been duly taken; 7.3 City or persons executing or attesting the execution of this Performance Obligations Agreement on behalf of the City has or have been duly authorized and empowered to so execute or attest; 7.4 There exists no litigation, actions, suits, investigations or proceedings pending against City, or to City's actual knowledge threatened, which if determined adversely, would materially and adversely affect the ability of City to carry out its obligations under this Performance Obligations Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereunder; 7.5 This Performance Obligations Agreement is a valid and binding obligation of City enforceable in accordance with its respective terms, except as may be affected by applicable bankruptcy or insolvency laws affecting creditors' rights generally; and 7.6 Neither the execution and delivery of this Performance Obligations Agreement, nor the consummation of the transactions herein contemplated, will conflict with or result in a breach of any of the terms, conditions or provisions of the legislation creating City or of any agreement or instrument to which City is now a party or otherwise bound or to which any of its properties or other assets is subject, or of any order or decree of any court or governmental instrumentality, 5 DRAFT DATE: May 17, 2021 or of any arbitration award, franchise or permit, or constitute a default thereunder. 8. Equal Employment Op ortunity. 8.1 During the performance of this Performance Obligations Agreement, the Developer and Successor Owner agrees as follows: 8.1.1 The Developer and Successor Owner 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 religion, sex or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of Developer and Successor Owner. Developer and Successor Owner agree to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. 8.1.2. Developer and Successor Owner, in all solicitations or advertisement for employees placed by or on behalf of Developer and Successor Owner, will state that such Developer and Successor Owner is an equal opportunity employer. 8.1.3. 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. 8.2 Developer and Successor Owner will include the provisions of the foregoing paragraphs 8.1.1, 8.1.2, and 8.1.3 in every subcontract or purchase order of over $10,000, so that provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. 9. Faith Based Organizations. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-4343.1, be advised that the City does not discriminate against faith -based organizations 10. Compliance with Laws and Regulations and Immigration Law. Developer and Successor Owner agree to and will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations, including, but not limited to all applicable licensing requirements, environmental regulations, and OSHA regulations. Developer and Successor Owner further agree that Developer and Successor Owner do not, and shall not, during the performance of its Performance Obligations Agreement, knowingly employ an unauthorized alien as defined in the Federal Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986. DRAFT DATE: May 17, 2021 11. Drug-Free Workplace. 11.1 During the performance of this Performance Obligations Agreement, Developer and Successor Owner agree to (i) provide a drug -free workplace for Developer and Successor Owner's employees; (ii) post in conspicuous places, available to employees 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 Developer and Successor Owner that Developer and Successor Owner maintains a drug -free 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. 11.2 For the purposes of this section, "drug -free 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. 12. Entire Agreement. This Performance Obligations Agreement and any exhibits incorporated by reference into this Performance Obligations Agreement constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the outstanding obligations and defaults of Developer and Successor Owner under the Agreement, and no condition or provisions, whether oral or written, in any previous proposal or communication by either of the parties, or any prior agreement or other understanding between them shall be of any effect, anything in any such proposal, communication or agreement to the contrary notwithstanding. 13. Amendments. Any changes as may be mutually agreed upon by and between City, Developer and Successor Owner shall be agreed to by written amendment to this Performance Obligations Agreement. 14. Notice. Any notice, bills, invoices, or reports required by this Agreement shall be sufficient if sent in writing, via certified mail, return receipt requested, to the addressees noted below: CITY: City Manager City of Roanoke 364 Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011 DEVELOPER: Colonial Green, L.C. P. O. Box 10296 7 DRAFT DATE: May 17, 2021 Blacksburg, Virginia 24062 Attn: Joyce L. Graham, Managing Member (540) 320 -5215 (office) (540) 268 -2222 (fax) jl aham&asit.net With a copy to: Meade A. Spotts, Esq. SpottsFain, P.C. P. O. Box 1555 Richmond, Virginia 23188 -1555 (804) 788 -1345 (office) (804) 421 -3273 (fax) mspotts @spottsfain.com SUCCESSOR OWNER: Roanoke Valley Holdings, LLC Brian McCahill 5211 South Concourse Drive Roanoke, VA 24019 15. Severability of Clauses. It is agreed that the illegality or invalidity of any term or provisions of this Performance Obligations Agreement shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Agreement, and it shall remain in full force and effect as if such illegal or invalid term or provision were not contained herein. 16. Multiple Copies. This Performance Obligations Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. 17. Governing Law. This Agreement and all questions of construction of the provisions hereof and of the rights and liabilities of the parties shall be construed and determined in accordance with the applicable laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. SIGNATURES APPEAR ON FOLLOWING PAGES DRAFT DATE: May 17, 2021 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City, the Developer, and Successor Owner have affixed their signatures as of the date first written above: CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA By Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA To -wit: CITY OF ROANOKE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 2021, by Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager, for the City of Roanoke, Virginia, a Virginia municipal corporation, on behalf of the City of Roanoke, Virginia. My Commission expires: Notary Public Registration No. SEAL Approved by Resolution No. APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney APPROVED AS TO EXECUTION: City Attorney I DRAFT DATE: May 17, 2021 WITNESS: COLONIAL GREEN, L. C. (Title) COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA CITY /COUNTY OF To -wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 2021, by Joyce Graham, the duly authorized Manager of Colonial Green, L.C., a Virginia limited liability company, on behalf of Colonial Green, L.C.. My Commission expires: Notary Public Registration No. SEAL 10 DRAFT DATE: May 17, 2021 WITNESS: COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA CITY /COUNTY OF ROANOKE VALLEY HOLDINGS, LLC IM To -wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 2021, by , the duly authorized (Title) of Roanoke Valley Holdings, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company, on behalf of Roanoke Valley Holdings, LLC. My Commission expires: Notary Public Registration No. SEAL 11 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of May, 2021. No. 42054 - 051721. AN ORDINANCE to repeal Budget Ordinance No. 42002 - 31521, adopted by Roanoke City Council on March 15, 2021 and to appropriate funding from Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Transportation Alternatives Program and the Transportation Alternatives Set Aside and 9t" 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 Revenues VDOT- 9t" Street Multimodal Improvements 08- 530 - 9023 -9023 $ 500,000 $ 500,000 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. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: May 1 7, 2021 Subject: To Repeal Budget Ordinance No. 42002 - 031521, adopted by Roanoke City Council on March 15, 2021. Acceptance of Virginia Department of Transportation FY21 (VDOT) Transportation Alternatives Set Aside (TA) - Authorization for New VDOT Agreement and Appropriation of Funds for the 91h Street Multimodal Improvements Background: By Budget Ordinance No. 42002-031521, adopted by Roanoke City Council on March 15, 2021, City Council authorized The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program for the 9th Street multimodal improvements. Upon further review, the original Budget Ordinance identified the required 20% local fund match to be from FY21 in error. This match will not be necessary until FY23 and therefore has been removed from the Budget Ordinance for FY21. Considerations: In order to correct this error, City staff recommends that Budget Ordinance No. 42002- 031 521, be repealed, and the City Council adopt the new Budget Ordinance to enter, as intended, only the VDOT allocation of $500,000 for this project for FY21. There is a 20% local match required for this project but it will not be needed, nor identified, until FY23 when the project has been authorized to proceed by VDOT. Recommended Action: Repeal Budget Ordinance No. 420002-031521 and then authorize the appropriation of funds for the acceptance of VDOT Transportation Alternatives Set Aside (TA) funding in the total amount of $500,000. Robert S. ell, 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 Dwyane R. D'Ardenne, Transportation Manager Hong Liu, City Traffic Engineer IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of May, 2021. No. 42055 - 051721. AN RESOLUTION authorizing and supporting the Registrar for the City of Roanoke to apply for a waiver to administer the following eight split precincts within the City of Roanoke, Virginia; authorizing the Clerk to provide an attested copy of this resolution to be filed with the request for waiver. WHEREAS, Section 24.2 -307 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended (the "Virginia Code "), mandates that "[e]ach precinct shall be wholly contained within a single congressional district, Senate district, House of Delegates district, and election district used for the election of one or more members of the governing body or school board for the county or city "; WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the "City ") has eight split precincts as follows (together, the "Split Precincts "); 3 Preston Park Virginia House Of Delegates 11/17 5 East Gate Virginia House Of Delegates 11/17 7 Southeast Virginia House Of Delegates 1 L'17 I 1 Raleigh Court Virginia House Of Delegates 11/17 12 South Roanoke Virginia House Of Delegates 11/17 13 Garden City Virginia I louse Of Delegates 11/17 15 Grandin Court Virginia House Of Delegates 11/17 17 Lee -Hi Virginia House Of Delegates 11/17 WHEREAS, the Virginia Code requires that City Council (the "Council ") establish precinct boundaries to be consistent with any congressional district. Senate district, House of Delegates district, and local election district by June 15, 2021; WHEREAS. due to the COVID -19 pandemic, the 2020 Census (the "Census ") data has not been received by the City; WHEREAS, without updated Census data, the City is unable to establish precinct boundaries that eliminate the Split Precincts by June 15, 2021; and WHEREAS. Section 24.2 -307 of the Virginia Code requires the Council apply for a waiver from the State Board of Elections to continue to administer the Split Precincts for any election held in 2021. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Roanoke. Virginia, as follows: 1. City Council does hereby authorize the General Registrar to submit a request for a waiver from the State Board of Elections pursuant to section 24.2 -307 of the Code of Virginia to administer the above eight split precincts for any election held in 2021. 2. The City Clerk is authorized to provide and attested copy of the minutes from this meeting to the Registrar to be filed with request for waiver. ATTEST: City Clerk. Timothy R. Spencer City Attorney CITY OF ROANOKE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY 464 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 215 CHURCH AVENUE, SW ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24011 -1595 The Honorable Sherman P. Lea. Sr., and Members of City Council TELEPHONE 540 - 853 -2431 FAX 540- 853 -1221 EMAIL: cityatty @roanokeva.gov May 17, 2021 Re: Waiver to Administer a Split precinct Request Dear Mayor Lea and Members of City Council: David L. Collins Laura M. Carini Douglas P. Barber, Jr. Kelsey M. Durkin Jennifer L. Crook Assistant City Attorneys Pursuant to Section 24.2 -307 a precinct shall have no more than 5,000 registered voters, whenever the number of voters who voted in a precinct in an election for President of the United States exceeds 4,000 the general registrar shall notify the governing body. Further, each precinct shall be wholly contained within a single congressional district, Senate district, House of Delegates district and election district used for the election of one or more members of the governing body. In each year ending in one, each city shall establish the precinct boundaries to be consistent with congressional district, Senate district, House of Delegates district and election district that was adopted by the appropriate authority by June 15 of that year. Each governing body shall establish precinct boundaries to be consistent with any subsequent changes to the congressional district, Senate district, House of Delegates district and election district. If a governing body is unable to establish a precinct with the minimum number of registered voters without splitting the precinct between two or more congressional district, Senate district, House of Delegates district and the election district, it shall apply to the State Board for a waiver to administer a split precinct. The City of Roanoke currently has 8 split precincts as follows: 3 Preston Park Virginia House Of Delegates 11/17 5 East Gate Virginia House Of Delegates 11/17 7 Southeast Virginia House Of Delegates 11/17 11 Raleigh Court Virginia House Of Delegates 11/17 12 South Roanoke Virginia House Of Delegates 11/17 13 Garden City Virginia House Of Delegates 11/17 15 Grandin Court Virginia House Of Delegates 11/17 .17 Lee -Hi Virginia House Of Delegates 11/17 Due to the COVID -19 pandemic, the 2020 Census data has not been received by the City. Without updated Census data, the City is unable to establish precinct boundaries that eliminate split precincts by June 15, 2021. Therefore, Section 24.2 -307 of the Virginia Code requires the Council authorize the General Registrar to seek a waiver from the State Board of Elections to continue to administer the split precincts for any election held in 2021. City Council is requested to adopt a resolution authorizing and supporting the Registrar for the City of Roanoke to apply for a waiver from the State Board of Elections pursuant to section 24.2 -307 of the Code of Virginia to administer the above eight split precincts within the City of Roanoke for any election held in 2021 prior to the June 15 deadline. Sincerely, Ti y R encer ity ttorney LSC /l c: Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager Sherman M. Stovall, Deputy City Manager Amelia Merchant, Director of Finance Troy D. Harmon, City Auditor Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk John Cochran, General Registrar IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA CKThe 17th day of May, 2021. "��111111���` No. 42056 - 051721. 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: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the City Charter, the second reading of this ordinance by title is hereby dispensed with. APPROPRIATIONS Career & Technical Education Certifications Teacher Stipends Social Security VRS State Life Insurance Teacher Stipends Social Security VRS State Life Insurance Materials & Supplies Other Operating Supplies Juvenile Detention Education Coordinators /Instructors Professionial Development Retiree Health Credit Social Security /FICA Virginia Retirement System State Group Life Insurance Mileage Indirect Costs Related Services Instructional Supplies Internet Services Professional Development Technology Child Development Clinics Education Coordinators Retiree Health Credit Social Security /FICA Virginia Retirement System Health /Dental Insurance State Group Life Insurance 302 - 170 - 3000 - 1160 - 118Q - 61100 - 45584 - 3 - 10 $ 4,581.26 302- 110- 0000- 0390- 322R - 61100- 41129- 3- 10 13,932.05 302- 110- 0000- 0390- 322R - 61100- 42201 - 3- 10 1,065.95 302- 110- 0000- 0390- 322R - 61100- 42202- 3- 10 2,493.00 302- 110- 0000- 0390- 322R - 61100- 42205- 3- 10 81.00 302- 110- 0000- 1000- 322R - 61100- 41129- 3- 01 10,868.56 302- 110- 0000- 1000- 322R - 61100- 42201 - 3- 01 831.44 302- 110- 0000- 1000- 322R - 61100- 42202- 3- 01 1,944.54 302- 110- 0000- 1000- 322R - 61100- 42205- 3- 01 60.46 302- 203- 0000- 1000- 757Q - 62130- 46615- 9- 00 3,420.00 302- 110- 0000- 1070- 316Q - 61100- 41138- 9- 09 631,024.76 302- 110- 0000- 1070- 316Q - 61100- 42200- 9- 09 7,589.42 302- 110- 0000- 1070- 316Q - 61100- 42201 - 9- 09 47,982.69 302- 110- 0000- 1070- 316Q - 61100- 42202- 9- 09 101,326.09 302- 110- 0000- 1070- 316Q - 61100- 42204- 9- 09 94,467.20 302- 110- 0000- 1070- 316Q - 61100- 42205- 9- 09 8,404.81 302- 110- 0000- 1070- 316Q - 61100- 45551 - 9- 09 7,000.00 302- 110- 0000- 1070- 316Q - 61100- 62000- 9- 09 37,529.00 302- 110- 0000- 1070- 316Q - 61100- 43313- 9- 09 1,000.00 302- 110- 0000- 1070- 316Q - 61100- 46600- 9- 09 8,300.00 302- 110- 0000- 1070- 316Q - 61100- 45523- 9- 09 11,800.00 302- 110- 0000- 1070- 316Q - 61100- 45554- 9- 09 8,500.00 302- 110- 0000- 1070- 316Q - 61100- 46650- 3- 09 41,300.00 302- 110- 0000- 1400- 316Q - 61100- 41138- 9- 09 123,360.24 302- 110- 0000- 1400- 316Q - 61100- 42200- 9- 09 1,492.65 302- 110- 0000- 1400- 316Q - 61100- 42201 - 9- 09 9,437.02 302- 110- 0000- 1400- 316Q - 61100- 42202- 9- 09 20,582.40 302- 110- 0000- 1400- 316Q - 61100- 42204- 9- 09 38,903.70 302- 110- 0000- 1400- 3160- 61100- 42205- 9- 09 1,653.02 REVENUE Federal Grant Receipts 302 - 000 - 0000 - 0000 - 118Q - 00000 - 38049 - 0 - 00 $ 4,581.26 State Grant Receipts 302 - 000 - 0000 - 0000 - 322R - 00000 - 32415 - 0 - 00 31,277.00 Local /Other Re,enue 302 - 000 - 0000 - 0000 - 757Q - 00000 - 33808 - 0 - 00 3,420.00 State Grant Receipts 302 - 000 - 0000 - 0000 - 316Q - 00000 - 32220 - 0 - 00 1,201,653.00 ATTEST: U City Clerk May 17, 2021 The Honorable Sherman P. Lea, Sr., Mayor and Members of Roanoke City Council Roanoke, VA 24011 Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Council: As a result of official School Board action on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, the Board respectfully requests that City Council approve the following appropriation requests: New Appropriation Award Perkins Reserve Re- allocation Entitlements 2019 -20 $4,581.26 Project Graduation 2021 -22 $31,277.00 Junior League of Roanoke Valley 2020 -21 $3,420.00 Revised Appropriation Additional Award State Operated Programs: Juvenile Detention Home and Child Development Clinics 2020 -21 $3,800.00 On behalf of the School Board, thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, L�'Y . -1 1W1_ Cindy H. Poulton, Clerk pc: Tim Spencer Bob Cowell Amelia Merchant Lutheria H. Smith Verletta B. White Kathleen Jackson Mary Talley (w /details) ROANOKE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Strong Students. Strong Schools. Strong City. School Board Lutheria H. Smith Chairperson Dr. Eli C. S. Jamison Vice Chairperson Mark K. Cathey Laura D. Rottenborn Natasha N. Saunders Joyce W. Watkins Dick Willis Verletta B. White Superintendent Cindy H. Poulton Clerk of the Board www.rcps.info p: 540.853.2381 f: 540.853.2951 P.O. Box 13145 Roanoke VA 24031 O CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: May 17, 2021 Subject: School Board Appropriation Request Background: As the result of official Roanoke City School Board action on Tuesday May 1 1, 2021 the Board respectfully requested that City Council appropriate funding as outlined in this report. A Perkins Reserve Re- allocation Entitlement under the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 2151 Century Act (Perkins V) has been allocated to Roanoke City Public Schools to carry out programs that develop more fully the academic and technical skills of secondary students who elect to enroll in career and technical education. Expenditures must be consistent with the approved local plan and budget and must be made during the July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 school year. This award will be fully reimbursed from federal funds and will end June 30, 2021 . The Project Graduation grant awarded for $31,277 provides funds for remedial high school instruction for seniors needing verified credits to graduate and for sophomore and juniors who passed a class but failed the associated SOL exam. The program will be reimbursed by state funds. This is a continuing program. State Operated Programs constitutes educational services provided at the Roanoke Valley Juvenile Detention Home and the Virginia Department of Health's Roanoke Child Development Clinics. This appropriation aligns the total with the revised award amount. The program will be fully reimbursed by state funds and will end March 31, 2021. This is a continuing program. This award represents funding provided by an Apel Family grant from the junior League of Roanoke Valley for the purchase of washer and dryer units and laundry supplies for Roanoke City Public Schools. The grant expires May 31, 2022. Recommended Action: We recommend that Council concur with this report of the School Board and adopt the attached budget ordi ablish revenue estimates and to appropriate funding as outlined. Robert S. Cowell, City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Verletta White, Superintendent, RCPS Dan Lyons, Assistant Superintendent for Operations, RCPS Kathleen M. Jackson, Chief Financial Officer, RCPS Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance Gun Violence Prevention Commission Report Roanoke City Council — May 17, 2021 2:00 pm session 1. Gun Violence Prevention and Intervention Mini - Grants (see attached criteria) $65,000 to local non - profit and faith -based organizations for activities designed for prevention and intervention of gun violence in our community. Deadline for applications is Friday, May 21, 2021, 11:59 pm. 2. Youth and Gang Violence Community Assessment • Roanoke is one of seven localities in Virginia to receive $25,000 in funding • Will be conducted during the summer and completed by September 30, 2021 • Focus: hearing the voices of youth and families on realities and assessing the impact of violence and how we can prevent and intervene to reduce violence 3. Gun Violence Intervention Program Grant Criteria: Eligible to apply for up to $500,000 over two years to address gun violence prevention and intervention, including implementation of findings from Youth and Gang Violence Community Assessment Personnel: Hire a Youth and Gang Violence Prevention Coordinator Hire two Outreach personnel Prevention and Intervention Initiatives with Community -based Organizations: Violence Prevention Curriculum Pilot Programs: implement evidenced -based social and emotional learning curriculums with individual experiencing ACES and high -risk factors to build protective factors and increase connectivity with positive adult role models (continuum of elementary -high school). In addition to community based organizations and partners listed above, we will seek out other trusted organizations to both facilitate and pilot these curriculums with youth and young adults. Basic Trauma and Resiliency Training: provide regular basic and advanced trauma training skills for citizens in the community regarding basic knowledge of trauma, its effects and impact as well as models for addressing and healing trauma. This effort is in collaboration with our city's Trauma - Informed Network. Conflict Resolution Training: create and implement training series in conflict resolution for up to 100 credible messengers and trusted community representatives as violence interrupters and conflict mediators. I. Community Mobilization: Engage community stakeholders to conduct community assessment and activate prevention and intervention strategies 2. Opportunities Provision: Education, Training and Employment programs to re- direct gang - involved youth and young adults 3. Social Intervention: Reaching out to gang - involved youth to link with supportive services (conflict resolution, trauma - informed care, youth employment, etc.) 4. Organizational Change and Development: Policy and procedures designed to enhance access to services and funding to better address youth and gang violence. 5. Suppression: Engagement with community partners to increase positive activity in neighborhoods and communities to reduce criminal activity Coordination of City Services and Rapid Response: • Finalize and launch Coordinated Rapid Response effort for extended wrap around support of individuals and families experiencing trauma • Work with RESET Grant Community Mitigation and Volunteer Coordinator, and team in 24 -48 hour on -site response for areas experiencing trauma from violence • Finalize comprehensive list and brochure of services and resources available to families impacted by trauma, including supportive groups for victims of gun violence • Assist FEDUP (Families Experiencing Deliverance Under Prayer) organization to become 501 (c) 3 and continue their efforts of connecting with families experiencing loss due to gun violence • Provide financial resources for individuals and families experiencing effects of gun violence (safe housing, memorial expenses, food, mental health support) Marketing and Communications Plan: • Finalize Marketing and Communications plan and create an RFP to secure a local marketing agency to develop marketing campaign for violence reduction in the community. Gun Violence Prevention Commission Prevention and Intervention Mini -Grant for Roanoke City Nonprofits and Faith -based Organizations The Gun Violence Prevention Commission is making available $65,000 to local non - profit and faith -based organizations for activities designed for prevention and intervention of gun violence in our community. The commission is primarily interested in programs that work with youth and young adults and are collaborative in nature. These funds will be distributed in grants ranging from $3,000 - $5,000 for activities to be completed by August 31, 2021. Prevention and intervention efforts may include: • Mentoring and Sponsoring • Education • Training (Conflict Resolution, Trauma - informed, Youth Employment) • Scholarships • Youth Entrepreneurship • Programs and Events Eligibility Applicant organizations must be located within the City of Roanoke and be nonprofit- 501(c) — organizations or other duly organized nonprofits in good standing with the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City of Roanoke, with complete operational status as of May 1, 2021. Self- certification Organizations will be asked to self - certify that • The expenditures for which they are applying are documented, with documentation maintained on file at the organization. Application Applications must be received by 11:59 pm on May 21, 2021 via online form ( https : / /roanokeva.gov /FormCenter/ City - Council -10/ Gun - Violence- Prevention - Intervention- Min -190 with the upload of a detailed expenditures spreadsheet and an organizational W -9. Contact Contact Angela O'Brien at 540 - 853 -5309, angela.o'brien @roanokeva.gov or Joe Cobb at 540- 580 -9645, joseph.cobb @roanokeva.gov with questions or for additional guidance. THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AWARDED THE CITY OF ROANOKE REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY WITH AN FY2020 -2021 JOBS PLUS GRANT FOR JAMESTOWN PLACE AND INDIAN ROCK VILLAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,3009000.00. THE HOUSING AUTHORITY WILL USE ITS JOBS PLUS GRANT TO HELP THOSE RESIDENTS INCREASE JOB SKILLS, EARN CREDENTIALS FOR EMPLOYMENT IN DEMAND - DRIVEN JOB SECTORS, AND EARN SUSTAINABLE COMPETITIVE WAGES TO BE SELF- SUFFICIENT. THE PROGRAM WILL BEGIN IN JUNE. HOWEVER, INFORMATION AND RESIDENT OUTREACH HAS ALREADY OCCURRED DURING THIS MONTH." KEY PARTNERS IN THIS ENDEAVOR ARE: • WESTERN VA WORKFORCE BOARD • ROANOKE CITY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES • BLUE RIDGE LITERACY • UNITED WAY OF ROANOKE VALLEY • ROANOKE CITY (FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER) • TOTAL ACTION FOR PROGRESS • BLUE RIDGE INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER • COUNCIL OF COMMUNITY SERVICES • CHILD HEALTH INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP KUDOS TO THE CITY, ROANOKE REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY AND THE AREA SERVICE AGENCIES FOR THEIR COLLOBATIVE EFFORTS IN ENSURING PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS OPPORTUNITIES TOWARD SELF- SUFFICIENCIE% NOT ONLY FOR THEMSELVES, BUT THEIR FAMILIES. CECELIA F. DICCO]', 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: clerk @roanokeva.gov May 18, 2021 011ie Howie 2604 Springhill Drive, N. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Dear Mr. Howie: CECELIA T. WEBB, ChIC Depute Cit Clerk I am enclosing copy of Resolution No. 42057 - 051721 appointing you as a Director the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke fora four-year term of office, commencing October 21, 2021, and ending October 20, 2025. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting, which was held on Monday, May 17, 2021. Enclosed You will find a Certificate of Your appointment and an Oath or Affirmation of Office which must be administered bv the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Cit of Roanoke located on the third floor of the Roanoke eifx, Courts Facility, 315 Church Avenue, S W After the Oath has been administered, please return one copy to Room 456 in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., prior to serving in the capacity to which you were appointed. Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing a 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 member is required "to read and become familiar with provisions o and each he Act." Furthermore, pursuant to Section 2.2 -3115, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am required to furnish City of Roanoke representatives to Economic Development Authority with a Financial Disclosure Form that must be filed with the undersigned prior to serving as a Director. Failure to file by the deadline shall be considered a violation of Section 2.2 -3120, Code of Virginia (1950) as amended, which may result in being charged with a Class 1 or Class 3 misdemeanor. 011ie Howie May 18, 2021 Page 2 State Code provisions further provide that all disclosures filed and maintained as a matter of public record must be retained for a period of five years in the Office of the Clerk of the governing body. On behalf of the Mayor and Members of City Council, I would like to express appreciation for your willingness to serve as a Director of the Economic Development Authority. Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC Enclosures City Clerk c: Harwell M. Darby, Jr., Secretary, Economic Development Authority, Glenn, Feldmann, Darby and Goodlatte, 37 Campbell Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of May, 2021. No. 42057 - 051721. A RESOLUTION appointing a Director on the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia. WHEREAS, the Council is advised that there is a vacancy in the position of a Director on the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia; and WHEREAS, Section 15.2 -4904, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, provides that appointments made by the governing body of such Directors shall be made for terms of four (4) years. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that 011ie Howie is hereby appointed as a Director on the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, for a term commencing October 21, 2021, and expiring October 20, 2025. ATTEST: City Clerk. KAMeasures \eda appointment 011ie Howie 5 21.doc 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 seventeenth day of May 2021, OLLIE HOWIE was appointed to replace Vickie H. Bibee as a Director of the Economic Development Authority of the City of Roanoke for a four -year term of office, commencing October 21, 2021 and ending October 20, 2025. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this eighteenth day of May 2021. City Clerk j. VX4&�t CECELIA F. bICCOY, CMC Cite Clerk Diane Casola 2432 Circle Drive Roanoke, Virginia 24018 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 May 18, 2021 Mark Cathey 2430 Cornwallis Avenue Roanoke, Virginia 24014 Dear Ms. Casola, Mr. Cathey and Mr. Cherry: CECELIA T. WEBB, CD[C Depute City' Clerk Michael Cherry, II 2402 Embassy Drive Roanoke, Virginia 24017 I am enclosing copies of Resolution No. 42058 - 051721 appointing you as School Board Trustees on the Roanoke City School Board for terms commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024, which measure was adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of City of Roanoke on Monday, May 17, 2021. Please find enclosed Certificates of your appointments. Your Oaths of Office have been forwarded to Cindy H. Poulton, Clerk, Roanoke City School Board, for appropriate handling prior to commencement of your terms of office. Pursuant to Section 2.2 -3702, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, I am enclosing copies (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 the City of Roanoke as Trustees of the Roanoke City School Board. Sin erely, j •IG�Iri � Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk Enclosure PC: Cindy H. Poulton, Clerk, Roanoke City School Board, P. O. Box 13145, Roanoke, Virginia 24031, w /attachments Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager Timothy Spencer, City Attorney Amelia Merchant, Director of Finance Suzanne Barnett, Payroll and Systems Supervisor IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of May, 2021. No. 42058 - 051721. A RESOLUTION appointing Diane Casola, Mark Cathey and Michael Cherry II, as School Board Trustees of the Roanoke City School Board for terms commencing July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2024. WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 9 -24, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and Section 22.1 -29.1, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, a public hearing was held on April 19, 2021, relating to the appointment of School Board Trustees; and WHEREAS, this Council is desirous of appointing Diane Casola, Mark Cathey and Michael Cherry II, to fill the vacancies on the Roanoke City School Board. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: I . Diane Casola, Mark Cathey and Michael Cherry II, are hereby appointed as School Board Trustees of the Roanoke City School Board for terms commencing July 1, 2021, and ending June 30, 2024. 2. The City Clerk is directed to transmit an attested copy of this resolution to the Clerk of Roanoke City School Board, and to Diane Casola, Mark Cathey and Michael Cherry II. ATTEST: e W-t' cot City Clerk. 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 seventeenth day of May 2021, Diane Casola was appointed as a Trustee of the Roanoke City School Board for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this eighteenth day of May 2021. City Clerk 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 seventeenth day of May 2021, Michael Cherry, II, was appointed as a Trustee of the Roanoke City School Board for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this eighteenth day of May 2021. City Clerk COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ) CITY OF ROANOKE ) To -wit: 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 seventeenth day of May 2021, Mark Cathey, was reappointed as a Trustee of the Roanoke City School Board for a term of three years, commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024. Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Roanoke this eighteenth day of May 2021. City Clerk CECELIA F. MCCOY, 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: clerkCroanokeca.gov May 18, 2021 Mark Ayles, Vice President Hughes Associates Architects and Engineers 656 Elm Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Dear Mr. Ayles: CECELIA T. WEBB, ChIC Depute City Clerk I am enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 42059 - 051721 to rezone certain properties located at 4557 Shenandoah Avenue, N. W., and 4549 Shenandoah Avenue N. W., bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 6040312 and 6040313, from CN, Commercial- Neighborhood District, to CG, Commercial - General District, subject to certain conditions proffered by the applicant. The abovereferenced measure was adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at a regular meeting held on Monday, May 17, 2021, and is in full force and effect upon its passage. Enclosure Sincerely, Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC City Clerk PC: Ezekiel Martinez, Sunset Ridge Commercial, LLC, P. O. Box 4327, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502 David Todd, TD2, LLC, 5119 Hollins Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24019 The Honorable Brenda Hamilton, Circuit Court Clerk Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager W. Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager Christopher Chittum, Director, Planning Building & Development R. Wayne Leftwich, Jr., Planning Commission Agent Timothy Spencer, City Attorney Laura Carini, Assistant City Attorney Susan Lower, Director of Real Estate Valuation Luke Pugh, City Engineer Tina Carr, Secretary, City Planning Commission IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of May, 2021. No. 42059- 051721. AN ORDINANCE to rezone certain properties located at 4557 Shenandoah Avenue, N.W., and 4549 Shenandoah Avenue N.W., bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 6040312 and 6040313, 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, David Todd, on behalf of TD2, LLC, has made application to the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia ( "City Council "), to have the property located at 4557 Shenandoah Avenue, N.W., and 4549 Shenandoah Avenue N.W., bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 6040312 and 6040313, respectively, 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 May 17, 2021, 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 Official Tax Map Nos. 6040312 and 6040313, located at 4557 Shenandoah Avenue, N.W., and 4549 Shenandoah Avenue, N.W., 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 April 15, 2021. 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: (),,d, City Clerk. � RT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPO To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: May 17, 2021 Subject: Application by David Todd for TD2, LLC, to rezone property located at 4557 Shenandoah Avenue NW and 4549 Shenandoah Avenue NW, bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 6040312 and 6040313, respectively, from CN, Commercial- Neighborhood District, to CG, Commercial - General District, with conditions. Summary: The Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 10, 2021. By a vote of 6 -0, with Commissioner K. Hale recusing himself, the Commission recommends approval of the rezoning request, finding that the Amended Application No.l is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan, Peters Creek South Neighborhood Plan, and the Zoning Ordinance as the subject property will be developed and used in a manner appropriate to the surrounding area. Application Information: Request: Rezoning, Conditional Applicant: David Todd, TD2, LLC Owner: Ezekiel Martinez, Sunset Ridge Commercial LLC Agent: Mark Ayles, Hughes Associates Architects and Engineers City Staff Person: Katharine Gray, Land Use and Urban Design Planner Address: 4549 and 4557 Shenandoah Avenue NW Official Tax No: 6040313 and 6040312 Site Area: +1-2.11 acres Relevant Plans: Peters Creek South Neighborhood Plan Proposed Land Use: Contractor or tradesman's shop, general or special trade Future Land Use: Commercial Filing Date: Original Application: March 29, 2021 Amended Application No. 1: April 15, 2021 Tax Map Number 6040315, and along the 125± foot northernmost portion of the western property line of Official Tax Map Number 6040312 that adjoins Salem City Parcel 192 5 5 (as shown on the concept plan). 4. The property shall be used only for the following uses: a. The following uses which are permitted by right in both the CN and CG zoning districts: i. Dwelling, multifamily with 10 or fewer units ii. Dwelling, townhouse or rowhouse iii. Business service establishment, not otherwise listed iv. Financial institution V. Laboratory, dental, medical, or optical vi. Medical clinic vii. Office, general or professional viii. Animal hospital or veterinary clinic, no outdoor pens or runs ix. Community market X. Live -work unit xi. Mixed -use building xii. Studio /multimedia production facility xiii. Bakery, confectionary, or similar food production, retail xiv. General service establishment, not otherwise listed xv. Laundromat xvi. Motor vehicle rental establishment, without inventory on -site xvii. Personal service establishment, not otherwise listed xviii. Retail sales establishment, not otherwise listed xix. Club, lodge, civic, or social organization xx. Community Center xxi. Eating establishment xxii. Eating and drinking establishment, not abutting a residential district xxiii. Health and fitness center xxiv. Meeting hall, not abutting a residential district xxv. Microbrewery or microdistillery not abutting a residential district xxvi. Park or playground xxvii. Place of worship xxviii. Theater, movie or performing arts xxix. Artist studio xxx. Community garden xxxi. Day care center, adult xxxii. Day care center, child xxxiii. Educational facilities, business school or nonindustrial trade school xxxiv. Educational facilities, elementary/middle /secondary xxxv. Educational facilities, school for the arts xxxvi. Fire, police, or emergency services xxxvii. Government offices or other government facility, not otherwise listed xxxviii. Library xxxix. Museum A Post office 3 xli. Supply pantry xlii. Broadcasting studio or station xliii. Utility distribution or collection, basic xliv. Wireless telecommunications facility, small cell on existing structure xlv. Wireless telecommunications facility, stealth xlvi. Accessory uses not otherwise listed xlvii. Homestay xlviii. Outdoor display area and b. The following uses which are permitted by right in CG zoning districts i. Laboratory, testing and research ii. Contractor or tradesman's shop, general or special trade iii. Motor vehicle repair or service establishment iv. Nursery or greenhouse, commercial v. Workshop vi. Amusement, commercial, indoor vii. Recreation, indoor viii. Educational facilities, college /university ix. Educational facilities, industrial trade school and c. The following uses by Special Exception. i. Animal hospital or veterinary clinic, outdoor pens or runs ii. Animal shelter iii. Eating and drinking establishment, abutting a residential district iv. Meeting hall abutting a residential district V. Microbrewery or microdistillery abutting a residential district vi. Broadcasting tower vii. Utility distribution or collection, transitional viii. Wireless telecommunications facility, not otherwise listed ix. Agricultural operations X. Outdoor recreation facility lighting or sports stadium lighting xi. Outdoor storage Considerations: Compatibility with Surrounding Land Uses: The parcels requested to be rezoned have been used for commercial purposes for many years in a commercial area along Shenandoah Avenue at the City of Roanoke and Salem boundary. The rezoning to CG, with conditions, would permit the combination and redevelopment of the parcels for an active commercial use ld appropriate to the surrounding commercial and institutional area along Shenandoah Avenue while the conditions proffered would protect the development from being obtrusive to the residential properties to the sides and rear of the parcels. • To the north are detached single - family residential dwellings in the R -5 and R -12 Residential Single - Family Districts • To the east are a vacant restaurant on a CN, Commercial- Neighborhood District, parcel and vacant land beyond zoned RMF, Residential Multifamily District. • To the south is a treed hillside with the Virginia Veteran's Care Center beyond on parcels zoned RMF, Residential Multifamily District. • To the west is a Disabled American Veteran thrift store within Salem City limits on property zoned HBD, Highway Business District and detached single - family dwellings on property zoned RSF, Residential Single Family District. The future land use plan from the Peters Creek South Neighborhood Plan designates this area for commercial use along Shenandoah Avenue. Applicability /Appropriateness of Proposed Zoning District: The purpose of the CG District is to permit motor vehicle dependent uses that are generally developed as single use developments on individual lots, subject to landscaping, access, and signage standards. Such development is generally characterized by individual curb cuts, access drives, and signage. It is intended that this district be applied primarily along heavily traveled arterial streets, with an emphasis on clustering such development at major intersections. While recognizing the motor vehicle traffic generated by the uses permitted in this district, it is the intent of the regulations of the district to encourage and recognize pedestrian access and public transit forms of transportation by locating parking to the side and rear of buildings and minimizing conflict through landscaping and signage standards. The uses permitted in this district generally require a high volume of traffic along the frontage of the establishment and include horizontally oriented buildings. Such permitted uses include general retail establishments, offices, service establishments, motor vehicle related sales and service, eating establishments, and entertainment uses. The CG District is also intended to accommodate travel- oriented uses such as hotels, motels, and gasoline stations. This particular proposal would allow the continuation of the commercial development pattern along Shenandoah with some intensification of use on the major commercial corridor leading from Roanoke into Salem. Availability of Other Property: There are no other available properties in the immediate vicinity that meet the size requirement and are zoned to allow this type of development. Consistency with Comprehensive Plan: Both City Plan 2040 and the Peters Creek South Neighborhood Plan support requiring redevelopment and development of commercial corridors to appropriately transition into the surrounding area. Policy /Action Plan I Applicability to matter LBE Policy 4 Action: Require all new Comprehensive The proffered conditions allow and major redevelopment of Plan', Livable for multiple less- intensive commercial corridors and commercial Built Environ- uses of the CG district on the centers to compliment and transition ment Theme property while shielding the well into the surrounding single family dwellings to the neighborhoods. sides and rear through a 25 foot natural buffer to create a good transition into the surrounding area. LBE Policy 4 Action: Provide The concept plan multimodal connections from acknowledges the streetscape neighborhoods to, along, and through accommodations that will be the commercial corridor and /or large required during development commercial center. on the property frontages along Shenandoah Avenue. Economic Development: Peters Creek The development standards of Roanoke will encourage good South Neigh- the CG district and proffered relationships between commercial borhood Plan', conditions offered locate the and residential development through pg. 44. new development of the thoughtful site and building design, property along Shenandoah landscaping, and transitional uses. Avenue and leave an New retail establishments should have undeveloped natural buffer a strong orientation to their primary along the sides and rear of street frontages. Roanoke will the property that adjoin promote a diverse mixture of uses in existing residential dwellings. commercial centers that are compatible with neighborhood character and scale. Economic Development: Peters Creek This change increases the The overall availability of vacant and South Neigh- intensity of allowable underused commercial property borhood Plan', development on an already should be considered before pg. 44 existing commercial property permitted expansion of commercial within a commercial corridor. zoning districts. City Plan 2040 City of Roanoke. 2020 z Peters Creek South Neighborhood Plan City of Roanoke, 2005 0 Distribution: Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager W. Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager Chris Chittum, Director Planning Building and Development R. 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Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Click Here to Print Phone: (540) 853 -1730 Filing Date: April 15, 2021 Submittal Number: Amended Application No.1 UL �rl ❑ Rezoning, Not Otherwise Listed ❑ Amendment of Proffered Conditions ❑x Rezoning, Conditional ❑ Amendment of Planned Unit Development Plan ❑ Rezoning to Planned Unit Development ❑ Amendment of Comprehensive Sign Overlay District ❑ Establishment of Comprehensive Sign Overlay District Address: 4557 Shenandoah Avenue NW & 4549 Shenandoah Avenue NW Roanoke, VA Official Tax No(s).: 6040312 & 6040313 Existing ❑Without Conditions Ordinance Zoning: CN, Commercial- Neighborhood ❑ With Conditions No(s). (If ❑ Planned Unit Development applicable): Requested ❑ Without Conditions Proposed Zonis 9 CG, Commercial - General x With Conditions ❑ Land Use: Contractor's Shop, General or Special Trade ❑ Planned Unit Development Name Address: lone Number: 1 +1 (434) 907 -9509 -mail: [zeke@derbyshireproh.co9 �TD2 LLC - David Todd Phone Number: +1 (540) 357 -7679 15119 Hollins Road Roanoke, Virginia 24019 E -mail: DavidT @EzRampz.com Name: (Mark Ayles - Hughes Associates Architects & Engineers Phone Number: +1 (540) 342 -4002 Address: 1656 El Authorized Agent's Signature Virginia 24016 E -mail: mayles @hughesae.com fx Completed application form and checklist. Fx- Written narrative explaining the reason for the request. rx Metes and bounds description, if applicable. r Filing fee. F- Concept plan meeting the Application Requirements of item'2(c)' in Zoning Amendment Procedures. r Written proffers. See the City's Guide to Proffered Conditions. Concept plan meeting the Application Requirements of item'2(c)' in Zoning Amendment Procedures. Please label as r 'development plan' if proffered. r- Development plan meeting the requirements of Section 36.2 -326 of the City's Zoning Ordinance. r- Comprehensive signage plan meeting the requirements of Section 36.2- 336(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance. Amended development or concept plan meeting the Application Requirements of item'2(c)' in Zoning Amendment Procedures, r if applicable. F Written proffers to be amended. See the City's Guide to Proffered Conditions. F- Copy of previously adopted Ordinance. r- Amended development plan meeting the requirements of Section 36.2 -326 of the City's Zoning Ordinance. F- Copy of previously adopted Ordinance. F- comprehensive signage plan meeting the requirements of Section 36.2- 336(d) of the City's Zoning Ordinance. F- Copy of previously adopted Ordinance. j— A Traffic Impact Study in compliance with Appendix B -2(e) of the City's Zoning Ordinance. F Cover sheet. F- Traffic impact analysis. (— Concept plan. r- Proffered conditions, if applicable. F- 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 Request: The purpose of this request is to rezone 4549 Shenandoah Avenue NW, Tax Id: 6040313, and 4557 Shenandoah Avenue NW, Tax Id: 6040312 from CN to CG to allow for the relocation of EZ Rampz Mobility Solutions from Roanoke County to Roanoke City. If successful, these two lots will be combined into a single parcel which will allow for the construction of an office, showroom, storage and support service building along with the other site improvements. Property Description: The two parcels are shown in Exhibit A and Exhibit B with metes and bounds. Parcel #6040312 is shown in detail in Exhibit A and is shown as 1.408 acres. Parcel #6040313 is shown in detail in Exhibit B and is labeled as Lot 10.702 acre. These plats were created by the same surveyor, Jack Bess, in March 1993. All of the existing structures will be demolished. Company: EZ Rampz Mobility Solutions was founded more than a decade ago and is a locally owned company currently located in Roanoke County at 5119 Hollins Road. The company rents their current location and has outgrown the existing building. The company has been searching for a new site close to the Salem Veterans Medical Center where a good portion of their clients and referrals originate. The company has 21 employees; nine office / showroom staff, six field installers, four salespeople and two employees in the storage area. With the relocation and expansion, the company anticipates a 20% increase in staff and revenue within 5 years. Zoning: The intended use by EZ Rampz is allowed by the CN zoning designation by either permitted use or by special exception. Unfortunately, the shape of the parcels and the steep slopes along the rear of the site do not readily allow for the construction of the proposed structure and parking without crossing the existing parcel lines. The structure will cross the lot lines which necessitates the combining of the two lots. One restriction of the CN designation is a maximum lot frontage of 200' and if the two parcels are combined the frontage will be approximately 340'. The City will not allow for the combining of these two parcels because doing so would create a non - conforming single parcel. Proposed Use: EZ Rampz intends to invest in the construction of a single structure with approximately 10,000 sf office and showroom space, and 23,000 sf of interior storage and work area. The site has three intended uses: Contractor or Tradesman's Shop- The rear portion of the structure will be used for the storage of the ramps and materials needed for the installation of the ramps. A portion of the storage area is dedicated to the storage of leased ramps. EZ Rampz has contracts with entities that need the ramps for a short period of time on an annual basis. The ramps are shipped complete to the site on 8' pallets and stored until their scheduled installation date. The ramps are assembled at the purchaser's site, not at the storage site. The storage area workers gather and sort the materials and equipment needed for each installation. The material is then readied for scheduled pickups by the field installers and transported to the project site. No fabricating, modifying or assembling of the equipment is done on these premises and all of this work is done entirely within the enclosed structure. Office, General (Accessory Use) : The front of the structure is used for offices and a showroom for the sale of ramps and other goods and services, such as scooters, motor vehicle ramps and scooter lifts. The office staff answers the phones and emails and provides support to the sales staff. The offices workers also handle the showroom sales. Automobile Service (Accessory Use): A small portion of the structure will be used to install scooter and wheelchair lifts and storage devices inside or on the rear of motor vehicles. The devices are bolt -on apparatuses and they do not require any fabrication or welding. All of this work is done by the storage area workers and entirely within the enclosed structure. The company currently installs five or six vehicle upgrades in a typical year and it accounts for less than 1% of the company's revenue. The company would like to expand this to 25 to 30 installs per year within the next five years. Even with this growth the portion of the revenue from these devices will still be less than 5 -6% of revenue. Traffic: Shenandoah Avenue has a Functional Classification of Minor Arterial in the 2014 VDOT Classification Map. The 2019 VDOT Daily Traffic Estimates Traffic indicates an AADT of 13,000 vehicles, 1,250 peak hour vehicles, for the stretch of Shenandoah Avenue from the Roanoke / Salem City limits to 24th Street. The proposed development will have full access from a single entrance from Shenandoah Avenue. The traffic generated by the site is minimal with nine office staff. The office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. The on -site staff arrives between 7:30 and 9:00 and departs between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm. The sales staff work remotely and only visit the site once per week or every other week. The current on -site employees will arrive and depart from / towards Salem and Roanoke Cities. On a typical day the current showroom averages about two customers per day. The storage workers unpack the ramps and organizes the materials for the installers so they can pull up to the loading area and help to load their 6' X 12' pull- behind trailers. The equipment pickups are scheduled between 7:30 and 9:00 am. The typical installer will visit the site two to three times a week for a pickup. Weekly material deliveries to the site consist of five to six cargo trucks from UPS and FedEx and four semi - tractor trailer trucks. All of the delivery vehicles off -load and depart within 5 -15 minutes. To summarize, the busiest day will have 16 -18 trips by employees in during the AM and 12 trips out during PM peak split evenly between to /from the east and west along Shenandoah Avenue. The site will have one semi and one cargo truck during business hours. This is significantly less than most of the by -right uses that are allowed under the existing CN zoning designation. City of Salem: The parcels are the last two Roanoke parcels prior to entering Salem via Shenandoah Avenue. The adjoining parcel to the west is owned by the Disabled American Veterans and is used as a restaurant and thrift store. The site is zoned HBD, Highway Business District and it allows for some of the most intensive commercial uses allowed by Salem. Of the next 14 parcels in Salem along this road, six are HBD and nine are CBD, Community Business District. This is shown on Exhibit C. Neighbors: David Todd, President of EZ Rampz, visited with all of the adjoining Roanoke and Salem City residential properties and spoke to the owners and / or and residents. Mr. Todd was not able to speak directly to one owner and has not been able to contact him directly. Mr. Todd followed up with a letter and mailed it to the address listed on the GIS site. Summary: Over the last 20 years the neighborhood has changed with the construction of Food Lion and the out parcels and the reduction of housing units when the VHDA demolished the Ashton Hills apartment complex. The out parcels contain a restaurant, beauty supply store, nail salon, discount store and other professional services. Within walking distances of the two parcels are existing gas stations, convenience stores, adult and child day care centers, retail stores, automotive service centers and places of worship. In general, we feel that this development will be a significant improvement to the area. The site had a variety of uses over the years, including an ice house, motel, boarding house, and most recently an outdoor flea market. The site is in disrepair with abandoned structures and the owner will demolish all of the existing structures and invest over $3,000,000 into the site. As mentioned earlier, this site could be developed with the existing CN zoning designation except for the 200' lot frontage limitation and size limitations of CN. A schematic layout is included with this narrative, please refer to Exhibit D PROFFERED CONDITIONS The applicant hereby agrees to proffer the following conditions as it applies to the existing Tax Parcels identified as Official Tax Numbers 6040312 and 6040313: 1. A single freestanding sign on the property shall be limited to 50 sf. with a maximum height of 6' 2. The structures will be limited to 45,000 sf (footprint) 3. A 25 foot wide natural buffer shall protect the adjoining residential parcels around the rear of the parcels as follows: along the 116± foot eastern property line of Official Tax Map Number 6040312 that adjoins Official Tax Map Number 6040315, along the entirety of the northernmost property line where Official Tax Map Number 6040312 adjoins Official Tax Map Number 6040305 and 6040313 adjoins Official Tax Map Number 6040315, and along the 125± foot northernmost portion of the western property line of Official Tax Map Number 6040312 that adjoins Salem City Parcel 192 5 5 (as shown on the concept plan). 4. The property shall be used only for the following uses: a. The following uses which are permitted by right in both the CN and CG zoning districts: i. Dwelling, multifamily with 10 or fewer units ii. Dwelling, townhouse or rowhouse iii. Business service establishment, not otherwise listed iv. Financial institution v. Laboratory, dental, medical, or optical vi. Medical clinic vii. Office, general or professional viii. Animal hospital or veterinary clinic, no outdoor pens or runs ix. Community market x. Live -work unit xi. Mixed -use building xii. Studio /multimedia production facility xiii. Bakery, confectionary, or similar food production, retail xiv. General service establishment, not otherwise listed xv. Laundromat xvi. Motor vehicle rental establishment, without inventory on -site xvii. Personal service establishment, not otherwise listed xviii. Retail sales establishment, not otherwise listed xix. Club, lodge, civic, or social organization xx. Community Center xxi. Eating establishment xxii. Eating and drinking establishment, not abutting a residential district xxiii. Health and fitness center xxiv. Meeting hall, not abutting a residential district xxv. Microbrewery or microdistillery not abutting a residential district xxvi. Park or playground xxvii. Place of worship xxviii. Theater, movie or performing arts xxix. Artist studio xxx. Community garden xxxi. Day care center, adult xxxii. Day care center, child and and xxxiii. Educational facilities, business school or nonindustrial trade school xxxiv. Educational facilities, elementary /middle /secondary xxxv. Educational facilities, school for the arts xxxvi. Fire, police, or emergency services xxxvii. Government offices or other government facility, not otherwise listed xxxviii. Library xxxix. Museum A Post office xli. Supply pantry xlii. Broadcasting studio or station xliii. Utility distribution or collection, basic xliv. Wireless telecommunications facility, small cell on existing structure Av. Wireless telecommunications facility, stealth xlvi. Accessory uses not otherwise listed xlvii. Homestay xlviii. Outdoor display area b. The following uses which are permitted by right in CG zoning districts i. Laboratory, testing and research ii. Contractor or tradesman's shop, general or special trade iii. Motor vehicle repair or service establishment iv. Nursery or greenhouse, commercial v. Workshop vi. Amusement, commercial, indoor vii. Recreation, indoor viii. Educational facilities, college /university ix. Educational facilities, industrial trade school c. The following uses by Special Exception. i. Animal hospital or veterinary clinic, outdoor pens or runs ii. Animal shelter iii. Eating and drinking establishment, abutting a residential district iv. Meeting hall abutting a residential district v. Microbrewery or microdistillery abutting a residential district vi. Broadcasting tower vii. Utility distribution or collection, transitional viii. Wireless telecommunications facility, not otherwise listed ix. Agricultural operations x. Outdoor recreation facility lighting or sports stadium lighting xi. 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POA E,ATTORUEY IN FACT VU D.S.1679 PG.883 (MAP) L FOR MYRTLE ELIZABETH CRAIGHEAD TAx NO.6040312 N LOT 1 POWER OF ATTORUEY: RECORDED IU CIRCUIT 0 O,-7OZ COURT OF CITY OF SUFFOLK, VA. IN DEED BOOK 31G PAGE -f29. I- N ACRE m STATE OF VIRGINIA TO W17: 8 c�s asnca l uOF ROANOKE g�-oc li9' g�oG. W I - 2 DAVID A. $ESS A NOTARY PUBLIC IM AUD s aASA°.LO. 6 FOR THE AFORESAID _AND STATE, CERTIFY THAT C - STUART L. POAGE , ATTORNEY IN FACT, HAS APPEARED BEFORE ME AND HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE FOREGOIUG p IUSTRUMENT ON THIS [°tT•r DAY OF APRIL X1993. . j "Z Q. 7&--- OCT. 311 /99¢ NOTARY PUBLIC MY COMMISSION EXPIRES APPROVED: / / AGENT, CITY OF ROAUOKE PLAWM UG COMM ISSIOU /OA AE -';e63r -s_ s_ 17- i-� , CITY EwIGwEER, CITY OF ROAUOKE,VIRGIUTA DATE 2RON PINS HAVE SEED FOUND OR SET AT ALL EXISTING CORNERS AND NEW PINS HAVE BEEN SET AT ALL NEW CORNERS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON PLAT. NOTE : THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN FLOOD INSURANCE ZONE "C "AS DESIGUATEO BY THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AUD URBAU DEVELOPMEUT. 2NFORMATION SHOWN ON THIS PLAT IS BASED ON A CURRENT FIELD SURVEY. S HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS MAP OF SURVEY IS CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELT EF, JACK G- BESS , C.L.S- VICI NIT.Y MAP No SCALE T oG 15 t `p1 f gi�PO�` pmt O O A GJ�1 c-'j A SAC. THIS PROPERTY IS CURRENTLY ZONED C-2 , COMMERCIAL. =THE ORICGINAL SCALE. OF THIS MAP HAS NOT BEEU REDUCED. SUTTIE 8: ANNIE ECONOMY o.s.laz -1 .sot TAX N0.6040�y09 30' ROADWAY D.B.16G3 PG.1237 WILL ROSE PRO PGR745 S D.B. 1655 TAX No. 6040310 ROADWAY 1663 13;.1237 SUlT1E BI ANpG.218 CR E Col D.B.H91 TAx NO. 6040311 OB pe.� AvAR A� E'ZOU µN c'ONTAGEM �'4 I S Z MAR HF9 1993. AyE�LSE oA eo ,.g,. "A" �42� ANG. S °49' 3T" ANG.= I° 14' 52" R1 RAO. 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BESS CERTIFIED LAND SURVEYOR M.B. f PG Zoning Ordnance Zoning 1 AG - Agriculture D strict ® BCD - Business Commerce Distna . CBD - Community Business District CUD - College /Universmy District DBD - Downtown Business District HBD - Highway Bus +ness District —:• HBDIHM - Highway Business /Heavy Manufacturing District HBDILM - Highway BusinessfLight - Manufacturing District HM - Heavy Manufacturing Dastria LM - Light Manufacturing District E LM/HM - L :ght Manufacturing /Heavy - Manufacturing D strict MHP - Manufactured Home Park Divmct ANS PUD - Planned Unit District rER ® RB - Residential Bus ness Distr =a RMF - Residential Multi- Family District RMFIRB - Residental Multi - Famay /Residential Business D+strr.a RSF - Residential Single Family District ®RSF /HBD - Residential Single /Kghway Business District RSFILM - Residential Single Family /Light Manufacturing .RSF /RB - Residential Single Family /Residential Business Distract N HUGHES ASSOCIATES 0 SALEM ZONING OVERLAY (EXHIBIT C) 25 5° 1 °° Scale 1" =5 E Z R A M P Z l b EZ RAMPZ CONCEPT PLAN LAYOUT EXHIBIT D Scale 1" =60' HUGHES ASSOCIATES NOTES: 1. THIS IS A SCHEMATIC LAYOUT AND SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED A PROFFERED PLAN 2. A COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO ROANOKE CITY DEVELOPMENT FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION 3. THE DEVELOPED SITE SHALL CONFORM TO THE ROANOKE CITY CODE 4. RIGHT -OF -WAY IMPROVEMENTS WILL BE PER CITY CODE AND TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED AND DETERMINED DURING THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS. 5. THIS SCHEMATIC DOES NOT INCLUDE THE REQUIRED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, BUFFERS AND LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS. 6. THE PARKING SHOWN WILL BE REVISED DURING THE REVIEW PROCESS 7. THE LAYOUT SHOWN HAS MORE THAN A HALF AND ACRE OF UNDISTURBED GREEN SPACE BETWEEN THE DEVELOPED AREA AND THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO THE NORTH AND WEST. 8. DUE TO THE STEEP SLOPES, 20 % ±, AT THE BACK OF THE SITE, THE DEVELOPMENT WILL BE CLOSER TO THE ROADWAY WHICH IS PREFERRED BY THE CURRENT ZONING REGULATIONS. 9. THE LOADING DOCK AND LOADING AREA WILL BE SCREENED PER ROANOKE CITY CODE 10. THE BACKGROUND IMAGE IS THE ROANOKE CITY GIS MAPPING WHERE THE RED AND WHITE LINES REPRESENT THE GROUND TOPOGRAPHY. THE WHITE LINES ARE THE 2' CONTOURS AND THE RED LINES ARE THE 10' CONTOURS. THIS IS NOT BASED ON AN ACTUAL FIELD SURVEY ZONING DISTRICT MAP 4549 and 4557 Shenandoah Ave NW Official Tax Parcels: 6040313 and 6040612, respectively ®Area to be Rezoned Zoning AD: Airport Dev _ CG: Commercial - General - CLS: Commercial -Large Site CN: Commercial- Neighborhood - D: Downtown - 1 -1: Light Industrial - 1 -2: Heavy Industrial - IN: Institutional Q INPUD: Institutional Planned Unit Dev - IPUD: Industrial Planned Unit Dev MX: Mixed Use Q MXPUD: Mixed Use Planned Unit Dev 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 ROS: Recreation and Open Space - UF: Urban Flex Conditional Zoning N 0 100 200 Feet W+ E S munit, Floodway Assessmen PropertyAr PropertyUs LegalDescr MailAddre! MailCity MailState 600 16.3922 452 -Comm 16.468 ACF 4550 SHEN ROANOKE VA 444 1.2950 200 - Singlef ACREAGE 2305 BAINI ROANOKE VA 599 0.9969 300- Multifi 1.0 ACRES 3652 KEAG ROANOKE VA 600 0.8286 400 -Comm .90 ACRES PO BOX 43 LYNCHBUR VA 600 0.8286 400 -Comm .90 ACRES PO BOX 43 LYNCHBUR VA 600 1.4080 400 -Comm 1.408 ACRE PO BOX 43 LYNCHBUR VA 600 0.7022 400 -Comm LOT 1 PO BOX 43 LYNCHBUR VA 444 0.5564 200 - Singlef LOT 2 4541 SHEN ROANOKE VA MailZip LocalAddre LocalCity LocalZip Ownerl 24017 4550 SHEN ROANOKE COMMON\ 24017 2305 BAINI ROANOKE 24000 RUTLEDGE 24018 4509 SHEN ROANOKE 24017 GARRETTJi 24502 4501 SHEN ROANOKE 24017 SUNSET RIE 24502 4501 SHEN ROANOKE 24017 SUNSET RI( 24502 4557 SHEN ROANOKE 24017 SUNSET RIE 24502 4549 SHEN ROANOKE 24017 SUNSET RIE 24017 4541 SHEN ROANOKE 24017 BLOOMER , The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia Affidavit of Publication CITY OF ROANOKE - PDB Attn TINA CARR 215 CHURCH AVE ROOM 166 ROANOKE, VA 24011 Account Number 6011439 Date May 05, 2021 Date Category Description Ad Size Total Cost 05/13/2021 Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Any public hearings advertised h( 1 x 164 L 1,565.68 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: 04/27, 05/04/2021 The First insertion being given ... 04/27/2021 Newspaper reference: 0001211242 Billing Representative Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5th Day of May 2021 W M! j`" NAF Flo" Notary Pu State of Virginia Richard A. Hundley County of Hanover Notary Public Commonwealth of Virginia My Commission expires psg, ..tggi,.., WQ 7904041 Commission Exp. Jan 31, 2024 THIS IS NOT A BILL. PLEASE PAY FROM INVOICE. THANK YOU 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 and any plans will be digitally available for review online or may be obtained digitally by emailing planqing@rQMQkeyg.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, May 7, 2021. The City of Roanoke Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 10, 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 PAanning@roanokeva -_g v_ or by calling (540)853 -1330 by noon, Friday, May 7, 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 planningQroanokeyagov on or prior to noon, Friday, May 7, 2021. Application by David Todd for TD2, LLC, to rezone property located at 4557 Shenandoah Avenue NW and 4549 Shenandoah Avenue NW, bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 6040312 and 6040313, respectively, from CN, Commercial- Neighborhood District, to CG, Commercial - General District, with conditions. The land use categories permitted in CG District include residential; accommodations and group living; commercial; industrial; warehousing and distribution; assembly and entertainment; public, institutional and community facilities; transportation; utility; agricultural; and accessory with no maximum density specified and a maximum floor area ratio of 5.0. The comprehensive plan designates the property for commercial use. The proposed use of the property is a contractor or tradesman's shop, general or special trade. A request by the City of Roanoke to consider an amendment to City Plan 2040, the City's comprehensive plan, to adopt the Mill Mountain Trails Plan 2021 Amendment. Once adopted, this plan will also be included as part of the Mill Mountain Park Management Plan and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The amendment recognizes the progress on plan implementation, builds on regional changes in outdoor recreations, identifies opportunities for additions to the trail network, and continues management guidelines that protect the natural resources of Mill Mountain Park. The proposed Mill Mountain Trails Plan 2021 Amendment 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: roanokev_a.g v /pla.nnin�7c commission. Tina M. Carr, Secretary, City Planning Commission City Council will hold a public hearing on the aforesaid matters on May 17, 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 May 12, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider the following application. All persons wishing to address the Board of Zoning Appeals must sign -up with the Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals by emailing plannmg@roanokevagov or by calling (540)853.1330 by noon, Monday, May 10, 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 planning a_roanokeva.g0v on or prior to noon, Monday, May 10, 2021. Application by 829 Salem Avenue, LLC, for property located at 829 Salem Avenue SW, bearing Official Tax Map No. 1111009, for a special exception pursuant to Section 36.2 -322, Zoning, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to establish a mixed -use building. Tina M. Carr, Secretary, City Board of Zoning Appeals (1211242) PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Any public hearings advertised herein will be held in the City Council Chamber, 4`h 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(troanokeva.ov. 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, May 7, 2021. The City of Roanoke Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 10, 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 plannin = (uroanokeva.gov or by calling (540)853 -1330 by noon, Friday, May 7, 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 plannin�,,(t)roanokeva.ov on or prior to noon, Friday, May 7, 2021. Application by David Todd for TD2, LLC, to rezone property located at 4557 Shenandoah Avenue NW and 4549 Shenandoah Avenue NW, bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 6040312 and 6040313, respectively, from CN, Commercial - Neighborhood District, to CG, Commercial - - --' General District, with conditions. The land use categories permitted in CG District include residential; accommodations and group living; commercial; industrial; warehousing and distribution; assembly and entertainment; public, institutional and community facilities; transportation; utility; agricultural; and accessory with no maximum density specified and a maximum floor area ratio of 5.0. The comprehensive plan designates the property for commercial use. The proposed use of the property is a contractor or tradesman's shop, general or special trade. A request by the City of Roanoke to consider an amendment to City Plan 2040, the City's comprehensive plan, to adopt the Mill Mountain Trails Plan 2021 Amendment. Once adopted, this plan will also be included as part of the Mill Mountain Park Management Plan and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The amendment recognizes the progress on plan implementation, builds on regional changes in outdoor recreations, identifies opportunities for additions to the trail network, and continues management guidelines that protect the natural resources of Mill Mountain Park. The proposed Mill Mountain Trails Plan 2021 Amendment 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 May 17, 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 May 12, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider the following application. All persons wishing to address the Board of Zoning Appeals must sign -up with the Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals by emailing plannin r ceroanokeva.ov or by calling (540)853 -1330 by noon, Monday, May 10, 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 planning(ctroanokeva.gov on or prior to noon, Monday, May 10, 2021. Application by 829 Salem Avenue, LLC, for property located at 829 Salem Avenue SW, bearing Official Tax Map No. 1111009, for a special exception pursuant to Section 36.2 -322, Zoning, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to establish a mixed -use building. Tina M. Carr, Secretary, City Board of Zoning Appeals Please publish in newspaper on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, and Tuesday, May 4, 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.carr(t)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 CECELIA F. INICCOI', CHIC Cih 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.nov May 4, 2021 Mark Ayles, P.E. Vice President Hughes Associates Architects & Engineers 656 Elm Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24016 Dear Mr. Ayles: CECELIA T. NN EBB, ChIC Depute Cite Clerk A public hearing has been advertised to be heard by the City Planning Commission on Monday, May 10 at 1:30 p.m. in regard to a request by David Todd for TD2, LLC, to rezone property located at 4557 Shenandoah Avenue, N. W. and 4549 Shenandoah Avenue, N. W., respectively, from Commercial- Neighborhood District, to Commercial - General District, with conditions. (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, May 17 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, May 10. 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: Ezekiel Martinez, Sunset Ridge Commercial, LLC, P. O. Box 4327, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502 David Todd, TD2, LLC, 5119 Hollins Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24019 Tina Carr, Secretary to the City Planning Commission CECELIA F. NICCOV, CDIC 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: clerkC roanokeva.rov May 4, 2021 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: CECELIA T. WEBB, CHIC Depute CitN Clerk A public hearing has been advertised to be heard by the City Planning Commission on Monday, May 10 at 1:30 p.m. in regard to a request by David Todd for TD2, LLC, to rezone property located at 4557 Shenandoah Avenue, N. W. and 4549 Shenandoah Avenue, N. W., respectively, from Commercial- Neighborhood District, to Commercial - General District, with conditions. (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, May 17 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, May 10. 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, C Cecelia F. McCoy, CIVIC o City Clerk Enclosure c: Tina Carr, Secretary to the City Planning Commission Adjoining Property Owners and Interested Parties May 4, 2021 Page 2 pc: Commonwealth of Virginia, 4550 Shenandoah Avenue, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Roger Q. and Melissa B. Rutledge, 2305 Bainbridge Drive, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24017 James and Beth Garrett, 3652 Keagy Road, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24018 UU Government Veterans Hospital, c/o Richard J. Schroeder, 1970 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, Virginia 24153 Carol Lee Nipper, 2256 Bainbridge Drive, Salem, Virginia 24153 Anthony D. Bloomer, 4541 Shenandoah Avenue, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia 24017 Benjamin W. Tripp, City Planner, City of Salem, Community Development- - Planning Division, 21 South Bruffey Street, Salem, Virginia 24153 Charles E. Van Allman, Jr., P.E., L.S., Director Of Community Development, City of Salem, Community Development Department, 21 South Bruffey Street Salem, Virginia 24153 Zoning Amendment Application Department of Planning, Building and Development Room 170, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Click Here to Print Phone: (540) 853 -1730 Filing Date: March 29, 2021 Submittal Number: Original Application ❑ Rezoning, Not Otherwise Listed ❑ Amendment of Proffered Conditions 0 Rezoning, Conditional ❑ Amendment of Planned Unit Development Plan ❑ Rezoning to Planned Unit Development ❑ Amendment of Comprehensive Sign Overlay District ❑ Establishment of Comprehensive Sign Overlay District Address: [4557 Shenandoah Avenue NW &4549 Shenandoah Avenue NW Roanoke, VA Official Tax No(s).: 6040312 & 6040313 Existing [i] Without Conditions Ordinance Zoning: CN, Commercial - Neighborhood ❑ With Conditions No(s). (If ❑ Planned Unit Development applicable): Requested ❑ Without Conditions Proposed Zoning: CG, Commercial - General Q With Conditions Land Use: Contractor's Shop, General or Special Trade ❑ Planned Unit Development hone Number: +1 (434) 907 -9509 -mail zeke @derbyshireproh.com Name: TD2 LLC - David Todd Phone Number: +1 (540) 357 -7679 Address: 5119 Hollins Road Roanoke, Virginia 24019 E -mail: [DavidT@EzRampz.com Name: Mark Ayles - Hughes Associates Architects & Engineers Phone Number: +1 (540) 342 -4002 Address: 1656 Authorized Agent's S+gnaWre -. Virginia 24016 E -mail: mayles @hughesae.com Zoning Amendment Appli,ca'tion ' Checklist o�ilowm They g m"st�bet.btfe`#or,�al� a�,plicatidns '� ` n r Completed application form and checklist. r Written narrative explaining the reason for the request. IX Metes and bounds description, if applicable. Ix Filing fee. For apzoning nowt otFierwise rsted,Ntf e Ilow lig mus 'also a submitted:` F- Concept plan meeting the Application Requirements of item '2(c)' in Zoning Amendment Procedures. For a'conditional reio,. ►`ryyi�a lowngiit Iso.be sibtm'`!ited: r' t...w.''as Y I ' "fit.-.... (x Written proffers. See the City's Guide to Proffered Conditions. Concept plan meeting the Application Requirements of item '2(c)' in Zoning Amendment Procedures. Please label as r 'development plan' if proffered. For a planned unit developmer t,:the1ollowiftg must also: be submitted: F- Development plan meeting the requirements of Section 36.2 -326 of the City's Zoning Ordinance. For a comprehenste sigrj over lay dirct, the followi must beuf;mittetl .a ..f ... �. "g b , � e'd 17- Comprehensive signage plan meeting the requirements of Section 36.2-336(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance. For an amendiiritofp�ered conditions; the followg mist alSo<be'submitted Amended development or concept plan meeting the Application Requirements ofry item '2(c)' in Zoning Amendment Procedures, if applicable. I— Written proffers to be amended. See the City's Guide to Proffered Conditions. F- Copy of previously adopted Ordinance. For aryplanned ur�tdoloment amendment; the followmgxntist alsobe submitted: r Amended development plan meeting the requirements of Section 36.2 -326 of the City's Zoning Ordinance. F- Copy of previously adopted Ordinance. Fora co hers�ye ign overlay amendment, the,following must also be submitted: . 11 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. Fora proposal that r�ifire `ttaffic impact study be ubmitted to,the -Cty, =the following must also be submitted' u , f, ... F- A Traffic Impact Study in compliance with Appendix B -2(e) of the City's Zoning Ordinance. For a proposal thaf req res a trafFic impact analysis be submitted foVDO, the.follvng'must also bes;ubmtted xN F- Cover sheet. f Traffic impact analysis. I— Concept plan. F Proffered conditions, if applicable. r 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 Request: The purpose of this request is to rezone 4549 Shenandoah Avenue NW, Tax Id: 6040313, and 4557 Shenandoah Avenue NW, Tax Id: 6040312 from CN to CG to allow for the relocation of EZ Rampz Mobility Solutions from Roanoke County to Roanoke City. If successful, these two lots will be combined into a single parcel which will allow for the construction of an office, showroom, storage and support service building along with the other site improvements. Property Description: The two parcels are shown in Exhibit A and Exhibit B with metes and bounds. Parcel #6040312 is shown in detail in Exhibit A and is shown as 1.408 acres. Parcel #6040313 is shown in detail in Exhibit B and is labeled as Lot 10.702 acre. These plats were created by the same surveyor, Jack Bess, in March 1993. All of the existing structures will be demolished. Company: EZ Rampz Mobility Solutions was founded more than a decade ago and is a locally owned company currently located in Roanoke County at 5119 Hollins Road. The company rents their current location and has outgrown the existing building. The company has been searching for a new site close to the Salem Veterans Medical Center where a good portion of their clients and referrals originate. The company has 21 employees; nine office / showroom staff, six field installers, four salespeople and two employees in the storage area. With the relocation and expansion, the company anticipates a 20% increase in staff and revenue within 5 years. Zoning: The intended use by EZ Rampz is allowed by the CN zoning designation by either permitted use or by special exception. Unfortunately, the shape of the parcels and the steep slopes along the rear of the site do not readily allow for the construction of the proposed structure and parking without crossing the existing parcel lines. The structure will cross the lot lines which necessitates the combining of the two lots. One restriction of the CN designation is a maximum lot frontage of 200' and if the two parcels are combined the frontage will be approximately 340'. The City will not allow for the combining of these two parcels because doing so would create a non - conforming single parcel. Proposed Use: EZ Rampz intends to invest in the construction of a single structure with approximately 10,000 sf office and showroom space, and 23,000 sf of interior storage and work area. The site has three intended uses: Contractor or Tradesman's Shop- The rear portion of the structure will be used for the storage of the ramps and materials needed for the installation of the ramps. A portion of the storage area is dedicated to the storage of leased ramps. EZ Rampz has contracts with entities that need the ramps for a short period of time on an annual basis. The ramps are shipped complete to the site on 8' pallets and stored until their scheduled installation date. The ramps are assembled at the purchaser's site, not at the storage site. The storage area workers gather and sort the materials and equipment needed for each installation. The material is then readied for scheduled pickups by the field installers and transported to the project site. No fabricating, modifying or assembling of the equipment is done on these premises and all of this work is done entirely within the enclosed structure. Office, General (Accessory Use) : The front of the structure is used for offices and a showroom for the sale of ramps and other goods and services, such as scooters, motor vehicle ramps and scooter lifts. The office staff answers the phones and emails and provides support to the sales staff. The offices workers also handle the showroom sales. Automobile Service (Accessory Use): A small portion of the structure will be used to install scooter and wheelchair lifts and storage devices inside or on the rear of motor vehicles. The devices are bolt on apparatuses and they do not require any fabrication or welding. All of this work is done by the storage area workers and entirely within the enclosed structure. The company currently installs five or six vehicle upgrades in a typical year and it accounts for less than 1% of the company's revenue. The company would like to expand this to 25 to 30 installs per year within the next five years. Even with this growth the portion of the revenue from these devices will still be less than 5 -6% of revenue. Traffic: Shenandoah Avenue has a Functional Classification of Minor Arterial in the 2014 VDOT Classification Map. The 2019 VDOT Daily Traffic Estimates Traffic indicates an AADT of 13,000 vehicles, 1,250 peak hour vehicles, for the stretch of Shenandoah Avenue from the Roanoke / Salem City limits to 24th Street. The proposed development will have full access from a single entrance from Shenandoah Avenue. The traffic generated by the site is minimal with nine office staff. The office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. The on -site staff arrives between 7:30 and 9:00 and depart between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm. The sales staff work remotely and only visit the site once per week or every other week. The current on -site employees will arrive and depart from / towards Salem and Roanoke Cities. On a typical day the current showroom averages about two customers per day. The storage workers unpack the ramps and organizes the materials for the installers so they can pull up to the loading area and help to load their 6' X 12' pull- behind trailers. The equipment pickups are scheduled between 7:30 and 9:00 am. The typical installer will visit the site two to three times a week for a pickup. Weekly material deliveries to the site consist of five to six cargo trucks from UPS and FeclEx and four semi - tractor trailer trucks. All of the delivery vehicles off -load and depart within 5 -15 minutes. To summarize, the busiest day will have 16 -18 trips by employees in during the AM and 12 trips out during PM peak split evenly between to /from the east and west along Shenandoah Avenue. The site will have one semi and one cargo truck during business hours. This is significantly less than most of the by -right uses that are allowed under the existing CN zoning designation. City of Salem: The parcels are the last two Roanoke parcels prior to entering Salem via Shenandoah Avenue. The adjoining parcel to the west is owned by the Disabled American Veterans and is used as a restaurant and thrift store. The site is zoned HBD, Highway Business District and it allows for some of the most intensive commercial uses allowed by Salem. Of the next 14 parcels in Salem along this road, six are HBD and nine are CBD, Community Business District. This is shown on Exhibit C. Neighbors: David Todd, President of EZ Rampz, visited the adjoining Roanoke city residential properties and spoke to the owners and / or and residents. Mr. Todd was not able to speak directly to one owner and has not been able to contact him directly. Mr. Todd followed up with a letter and mailed it to the address listed on the GIS site. This week Mr. Todd will visit the residents in the city of Salem. Summary: Over the last 20 years the neighborhood has changed with the construction of Food Lion and the out parcels and the reduction of housing units when the VHDA demolished the Ashton Hills apartment complex. The out parcels contain a restaurant, beauty supply store, nail salon, discount store and other professional services. Within walking distances of the two parcels are existing gas stations, convenience stores, adult and child day care centers, retail stores, automotive service centers and places of worship. In general, we feel that this development will be a significant improvement to the area. The site had a variety of uses over the years, including an ice house, motel, boarding house, and most recently an outdoor flea market. The site is in disrepair with abandoned structures and the owner will demolish all of the existing structures and invest over $3,000,000 into the site. As mentioned earlier, this site could be developed with the existing CN zoning designation except for the 200' lot frontage limitation and size limitations of CN. A schematic layout is included with this narrative, please refer to Exhibit D PROFFERED CONDITIONS The applicant herby agrees to proffer the following conditions as it applies to the existing Tax Parcels identified as Official Tax Numbers 6040312 and 6040313: 1. Freestanding signs on the property shall be limited to 50 sf. with a maximum height of 6' 2. The structures will be limited to 45,000 sf (footprint) 3. A 25' rear yard with a natural buffer along the rear of Parcels 6040312 and 6040313, a 25' side yard along a 116' portion of the eastern property line of 6040312 which adjoins Parcel 6040315, and a 25' side yard buffer along a 125' portion of the western property line which adjoins the Salem City Parcel 192 -5 -5 (as shown on the concept plan). 4. The property shall be used only for the following uses: a. The following uses which are permitted by right in both the CN and CG zoning districts: i. Dwelling, multifamily with 10 or fewer units ii. Dwelling, townhouse or rowhouse iii. Business service establishment, not otherwise listed iv. Financial institution v. Laboratory, dental, medical, or optical vi. Medical clinic vii. Office, general or professional viii. Animal hospital or veterinary clinic, no outdoor pens or runs ix. Community market x. Live -work unit xi. Mixed -use building xii. Studio /multimedia production facility xiii. Bakery, confectionary, or similar food production, retail xiv. General service establishment, not otherwise listed xv. Laundromat xvi. Motor vehicle rental establishment, without inventory on -site xvii. Personal service establishment, not otherwise listed xviii. Pet grooming xix. Retail sales establishment, not otherwise listed xx. Club, lodge, civic, or social organization xxi. Community Center xxii. Eating establishment xxiii. Health and fitness center xxiv. Microbrewery or microdistillery not abutting a residential district xxv. Park or playground xxvi. Place of worship xxvii. Artist studio xxviii. Community garden xxix. Day care center, adult xxx. Day care center, child xxxi. Educational facilities, business school or nonindustrial trade school xxxii. Educational facilities, elementary /middle /secondary xxxiii. Educational facilities, school for the arts xxxiv. Fire, police, or emergency services xxxv. Government offices or other government facility, not otherwise listed xxxvi. Library and and xxxvii. Museum xxxviii. Post office xxxix. Supply pantry A Broadcasting studio or station A. Utility distribution or collection, basic xlii. Wireless telecommunications facility, small cell on existing structure xliii. Wireless telecommunications facility, stealth xliv. Homestay xlv. Outdoor display area xlvi. Theater, movie or performing arts xlvii. Accessory uses not otherwise listed b. The following uses which are permitted by right in CG zoning districts i. Animal hospital or veterinary clinic, no outdoor pens or runs ii. Amusement, commercial, indoor iii. Contractor or tradesman's shop, general or special trade iv. Laboratory, testing and research v. Building supplies and materials, retail vi. Motor vehicle rental establishment, without inventory on -site vii. Motor vehicle repair or service establishment viii. Nursery or greenhouse, commercial ix. Amusement, commercial, outdoor x. Educational facilities, college /university xi. Educational facilities, industrial trade school xii. Training facility for police, fire, or emergency services xiii. Recreation, indoor xiv. Recreation, outdoor xv. Community garden xvi. Workshop c. The following uses by Special Exception. i. Animal shelter ii. Animal hospital or veterinary clinic, outdoor pens or runs iii. Microbrewery or microdistillery abutting a residential district iv. Eating and drinking establishment, abutting a residential district v. Agricultural operations vi. Utility distribution or collection, transitional vii. Wireless telecommunications facility, not otherwise listed viii. Outdoor recreation facility lighting or sports stadium lighting ix. Outdoor storage x. Meeting hall abutting a residential district Exhibit A 130- �O A�ttj 10 M' VI } � 0.0 %pp lip' vfn��ry C1 Bans wuco F nmrs O iI V t.v*v! OA7A ARc. /V.70' k'4A • /3t7-00' /VW • ?a iF AWO"s rfrsz- 1~6 A arm irrw' /ftw o. 0 *"&u &,eungar4Z —PAW044, 03 N v a� PA. 4r6 ft. 44S )XUc AA. 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POA E � ATTORNEY IN FgCT FOR MYRTLE ELIZABETH CRAIGI-IEAO � POWER OF ATTORI.IEY: RECORDED IU CIRCUIT COURT OF CITY OF SUFFOLK VA. IM DEED BOOK 311, PAGE 7729. $TATS OF VIRGINIA W TO WIT: •g 7 C.o ImDEi OF ROANOKE OGK' � = DAVID A bess A NOTARY PUBLIC IN AND QW C FOR THE AFORESAID ND STATE � CERTIFY THAT n STUART L. POAC,E EY IN FACTI HAS APPEARED C BEFORE ME AND µAS ACKNOWLEDUED THE FOREGOING INSTRUMEIJT ON THIS 1°17711 DAY OF APRIL ^1993 Ll— Z a 7&a Or--r 3// /99¢ NOTARY PUBLIC MY COMMISSION EXPIRES APPROVED: ,�, 4 '� i..� - s 93 ALEUT, CITY OF ROAUOKE PLANNING COMMISSION DA E &( ..CITY E>,IGIMEERI CITY OF ROANOKE,VIRGIMIA DATE :'ROM PINS HAVE BEEM FOUMD OR SET AT ALL EXISTING CORNERS AND MEW DIMS HAVE BEEN SET AT ALL- MEW CORNERS UI,.JLESs OTHERWISE MOTED OM PLAT. - 4 1 SB9 °41' 2 I" I %�SCOaY �9541N B N D BUWK L07 2 u rc m 0.555 o ti = ACRE 'r. ti ~O 589 °41'21•E DOTE :THE ORIGII,IAL SCALE OF THIS MAP HAS UOT INSURANCE ZOME "C "AS DESIGNATED BY THE -� BEELl REDUCED. ROGER Q. RUTLEOGE TAN, 8S.74' c H' D= S7 5103' 4x'o"w O.B.16�J -4 P.6.163R PG.IT43 FC SUTTIE >� AUNIE ECONOMY CARBONIC ,IT4Cn(Mnv) O.B. 14277 ftii,501 TAX N0. 6040305 TAX N0.6040309 SB9 °41' 2 I" I %�SCOaY �9541N B N D BUWK L07 2 u rc m 0.555 o ti = ACRE 'r. ti ~O 589 °41'21•E '.�•. INSURANCE ZOME "C "AS DESIGNATED BY THE -� RAD.= 113877.00' SECRETARY OF HOUSING AMD URBAN DEVELOPMENT, BOUA/DARY COOR0/A/ATES TAN, 8S.74' c H' D= S7 5103' 4x'o"w p0 /A/i AIORTN EAST IT I.I S' / CARBONIC St °02'23 "E D r W INDUSTRIES CORP.' D.6.16T9 3.6.BB0 64.SB' Q 4 D.B.16T9 PG.B83 (M4P) NEW 4 TAX N0.6040312 °r LINE LOT I 5 N N / Q t9 0.702 LAND rl N ACRE N VICIMIT.Y MAP Uo SCALE THIS PROPERTY IS CURRENTLY ZOMED C-'2 o COMMERCIAL, 30' ROADWAY D.g, 1663 PG. 1237 WILL ROSE PROPERTIES SS D.B.165S PG.r14S � OG. TAX NO. 6040310 ROADWAY 161,3 PGAZ37 19 / JII Ian E OI SUTTIE Bc ANNI ECONO1MY I5oaY II N D.B.691 P (Rlca ,Cod 1,.0.6, STUCCO l BLOC. 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Exhibit 6 / 5000.0032 5000.0005 LAND OR /G IN ASSUMED DEPUTY CL� ERK MOTE' THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN FLOOD - INSURANCE ZOME "C "AS DESIGNATED BY THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AMD URBAN DEVELOPMENT, IIJ THE CLERKS OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT INFO RMATIOU SHOWN OM THIS PLAT IS BASED ON OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE 1 VIRGINIA THIS MAP WAS PRESENTED AND WITH THE CERTIFICATE OF ACKUOWLEDGENIEI.IT A CURRENT FIELD SURvEY. THERETO ANNEXED° IS ADMITTED TO RECORD AT 3:00 O'CLOCK Jp ,M. OM 71,1157HE In DAY OF EAL7H / K6.BESS S HEREBY CERTIFY 'TWAT 7415 MAP OF SURVEY 1993. O CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AMID S/EJL�I EF. S TESTE ARTHUR B. CRUSH VIII I CLERK m CERTIFICATE NO. W70 /j y P�F. LAND LJACK G. BESS , GL.S_ DEPUTY CL� ERK SUBOIV1510M MAP MADE FOR MYRTLE ELIZABETH CRAIGHEAO SHOWING THE DIv (SIOIU OF A 1.2.57 ACRE TRACT CREATING HEREON A 0.7702_ ACRE TRACT AMD A O.SSS ACRE TRACT SITUATE ON'f FIE NORTH SIDE OF SHEMANDOAH AV EU UE CVA. SEC. ROUTE 7q Z.) 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BESS CERTIFIED LAND SURVEYOR �U.B.si 4747 M.g.�PG.1d N$ ; v e E R A M P Z -.-J Zoning Ordnance Zooming ✓� AG - Agriculture D strict BCD - Business Commerce D strict CBD - Commur-ty Business D'strict CUD - College /Umvers ty D.strict DBD - Downtown Business D'strict HBD - Highway Business DistriC HBD/H," - Highway Business /Heavy Manufacturing D strict HBD /LM - Highway Business /Light —' Manufacturing D strict HM - Heavy Manufactur,ng D strict El LM - Light Manufacturing Distr ct E LM/HM - L 'ght Manufacturing /Heavy Manufacturing D!strict MHP - Manufactured Home Park Distr c- MS PUD - Planned Unit Dstrict 'ER D RB - Residential Bus - -ness Distra RMF - Residential Multi- Family Distr ct r RMF /RB - Resident al Multi - Fa-n ly/Residential Bus ness Distr a i - —i RSF - Residential S ngle Family Distr ct ®RSF /HBD - Residential Single /Highway Business D =strict RSF /LM - Resident +al Single Family /L ght t– Mlanufacturino ®RSF /RB - Resident al Sngle Fam ly /Residential Business Distra SALEM ZONING OVERLAY (EXHIBIT C) Scale 1" =500' HUGHES ASSOCIATES 0 250' 500' 1000' in , s: CONCEPT PLAN LAYOUT EXHIBIT D E Z R A M P Z Scale 1° =60' HUGHES ASSOCIATES NOTES: , 1. THIS IS A SCHEMATIC LAYOUT AND SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED A PROFFERED PLAN 2. A COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO ROANOKE CITY DEVELOPMENT FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION 3. THE DEVELOPED SITE SHALL CONFORM TO THE ROANOKE CITY CODE 4. RIGHT -OF -WAY IMPROVEMENTS WILL BE PER CITY CODE AND TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED AND DETERMINED DURING THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS. 5. THIS SCHEMATIC DOES NOT INCLUDE THE REQUIRED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, BUFFERS AND LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS. 6. THE PARKING SHOWN WILL BE REVISED DURING THE REVIEW PROCESS 7. THE LAYOUT SHOWN HAS MORE THAN A HALF AND ACRE OF UNDISTURBED GREEN SPACE BETWEEN THE DEVELOPED AREA AND THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO THE NORTH. S. DUE TO THE STEEP SLOPES, 20k ±, AT THE BACK OF THE SITE, THE DEVELOPMENT WILL BE CLOSER TO THE ROADWAY WHICH IS PREFERRED BY THE CURRENT ZONING REGULATIONS. 9. THE LOADING DOCK AND LOADING AREA WILL BE SCREENED PER ROANOKE CITY CODE 10. THE BACKGROUND IMAGE IS THE ROANOKE CITY GIS MAPPING WHERE THE RED AND WHITE LINES REPRESENT THE GROUND TOPOGRAPHY. THE WHITE LINES ARE THE 2' CONTOURS AND THE RED LINES ARE THE 10' CONTOURS. ZONING DISTRICT MAP co 0 4549 and 4557 Shenandoah Ave NW C) Official Tax Parcels: 6040313 and 6040612, respectively 0 0 w GOArea to be Rezoned Zoning AD: Airport Dev CG: Commercial - General ® CLS: Commercial -Large Site CN: Commercial - Neighborhood ® D: Downtown 1 -1: Light Industrial 1 -2: Heavy Industrial IN: Institutional INPUD: Institutional Planned Unit Dev - IPUD: Industrial Planned Unit Dev MX: Mixed Use Q MXPUD: Mixed Use Planned Unit Dev 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 ROS: Recreation and Open Space - UF: Urban Flex Conditional Zoning N W 0 100 200 Feet � S 6030111 ATTACHMENT A ZONING MAP EXCERPT 4557 AND 4549 SHENANDOAH AVENUE NW OFFICIAL TAX MAP NOS. 6040312 AND 604031 Legend QSubject Property MX( c): Mixed Use �' 1 Zoning Conditional MXPUD: Mixed Use Planned ZONING Unit Dev AD: Airport MXPUD(c): Mixed Use � c AD( ):Airport Dev Planned Unit Dev Conditional Conditional R -12: Res Single - Family - CG: Commercial - General R- 12(c): Res Single- Family Conditional _ CG( c): Commercial - General A&I Conditional R -3: Res Single - Family - CLS: Commercial -Large Site R -3(c): Res Single - Family Conditional : Commercial -Large PIN Site C Site Conditional R -5: Res Single - Family CN: Commercial- R -5(c): Res Single - Family Neighborhood Conditional CN(c): Commercial- R -7: Res Single - Family Neighborhood Conditional R -7(c): Res Single- Family Conditional D: Downtown D(c): Downtown Conditional RA: Res - Agricultural - 1 -1: Light Industrial RA(c): Res - Agricultural �� Conditional 1 -1 (c): Light Industrial RM -1: Res Mixed Density Conditional RM -1(c): Res Mixed Density I— l _ 1 -2: Heavy Industrial Conditional PIP 1 -2(c): Heavy Industrial RM -2: Res Mixed Density Conditional IN: Institutional RM -2(c): Res Mixed Density I. (Conditional IN(c): Institutional Conditional , -, RMF: Res Multifamily OINPUD: Institutional Planned RMF(c): Res Multifamily Unit Dev Conditional INPUD(c): Institutional ROS: Recreation and Open Planned Unit Dev Conditional Space ®IPUD: Industrial Planned Unit ROS(c): Recreation and Dev Open Space Conditional IPUD(c): Industrial Planned UF: Urban Flex Unit Dev Conditional UF(c): Urban Flex MX: Mixed Use Conditional Fllodplain Overlay, F IMAGERY.BIGFOO... RGB - Red: Band-1 - Green: Band_2 - Blue: Band-3 N 0 2040 80 Feet 1 inch = 100 feet `J IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of May, 2021. No. 42060 - 051721. AN ORDINANCE approving the Mill Mountain Trails Plan 2021 Amendment, and amending City Plan 2040, the City's Comprehensive Plan, to include such Mill Mountain Trails Plan 2021 Amendment; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. WHEREAS, on May 10, 2021, the Mill Mountain Trails Plan 2021 Amendment (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; 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 May 17 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; and WHEREAS, once adopted (as an amendment to City Plan 2040), such Plan also will be included as part of the Mill Mountain Park Management Plan and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. Council hereby approves the Mill Mountain Trails Plan 2021 Amendment, 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: J. Oedoj- City Clerk. Amend 2040 Plan add Mill Mountain Trails Plan 2021 5 10 2021.doc 4 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT r� To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: May 17, 2021 Subject: A request by the City of Roanoke to consider an amendment to City Plan 2040, the City's comprehensive plan, to adopt the Mill Mountain Trails Plan 2021 Amendment. Once adopted, this plan also will be included as part of the Mill Mountain Park Management Plan and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Summary: The Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 10, 2021. By a vote of 7 -0, the Commission recommended adoption of the Mill Mountain Trails Plan 2021 Amendment as an amendment to City Plan 2040, the City of Roanoke's comprehensive plan. Background: The first Mill Mountain Trails Plan was developed in 2005 and adopted by City Council in 2006. Now, fifteen years later, Roanoke Parks and Recreation has initiated this Amendment to recognize the progress on plan implementation, to build on regional changes in outdoor recreation, to identify opportunities for additions to the trail network, and to continue management guidelines that protect the natural resources of Mill Mountain Park. Sound conservation and stewardship are essential elements in Roanoke's philosophy regarding access to its natural landscapes, as evidenced in the conservation easement on Mill Mountain Park and reiterated in this Amendment to the Trails Plan. Key issues that emerged during the amendment process include: • Mill Mountain Park, with its Star, Zoo, Discovery Center, greenway and trails, is one of the region's top attractions, which contributes economic vitality to the region by drawing talent and investment to the area. • The trails and greenway on Mill Mountain make the park an "active" place to go. They provide free space for the daily activities of residents as well as a special tourist destination. I sets and with and spiritual Mill Mountain different goal s health. is used by people with a wide variety of skil for their personal physical, mental, social, • Because greenways and trails are the face of the region for many visitors and residents, they should be well marked and maintained, providing a pleasant experience for all. • Multi -use trails, open to users traveling in different ways, provide the most trail for the most users. • While many mountain bikers would love to make Mill Mountain a "bike park ", the Park is much more than one activity, and bike - specific facilities must be developed with consideration of other users and resource concerns. • All user groups need to practice common courtesies, good trail etiquette and safe usage practices. • The growing trail network requires increasing staff, maintenance budgets, and volunteer commitments. The vision for the trails on Mill Mountain is to provide a sustainable network of trails that provides opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the Park through a wide range of activities, including hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, trail running, bird watching, nature study, and dog walking. The Amendment recommends retaining all the official trails and expanding the trail network in order to have more trails and loops for users of different skill levels and modes of travel. The Amendment also recognizes citizens' desire for better connectivity to the Mountain and includes several neighborhood connections and new trail corridors to satisfy that need. Many of the official trails will be improved through maintenance and minor rehabilitation. New trails will be developed, reviewed on a case by case basis for sustainable alignment, compliance with easements, benefits to users, long term health of the forests and streams, and resources for construction and maintenance. Shared use trails will be the norm, but single use trails will be allowed and have been identified as such in the plan. The proposed plan can be found at: https://www.playroanoke.com/mill- mountain-trails-assessment/ Considerations: To develop this Amendment, the Parks and Recreation Department formed a Task Force including staff, trail volunteers, trail users, Pathfinders for Greenways, Blue Ridge Of -Road Cyclists, and Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission. The process included multiple presentations to neighborhoods and groups and many opportunities for public input. The Task Force assessed the physical conditions of the eleven existing trails and Mill Mountain Greenway and developed recommendations for maintenance and improvements. In addition, the Task Force evaluated seventeen trail corridors proposed by the public and recommended fifteen be included in the plan. 2 Comments on Application: Public Comments: No public comments have been received. Planning Commission Work Session: Commissioners had questions about electric bicycles and about access to the Star Trail parking area. Planning Commission Public Hearing: Liz Belcher, Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator, expressed support for the public input process in the development of the plan and applauded the consideration for the wide range of trail users on Mill Mountain. Conclusions and Recommendations: Staff recommends the adoption of the Mill Mountain Trails Plan 2021 Amendment as an amendment to City Plan 2040, the City of Roanoke's comprehensive plan. �% a4% 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 Carini, Assistant City Attorney Renee Powers, Trails and Greenways Coordinator Michael Clark, Director Parks and Recreation 3 TILL MOUNIP :)All C DI AM a AMW o r .w ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The first Mill Mountain Trails Plan was developed in 2005 and adopted by City Council in 2006. Now, fifteen years later, Roanoke Parks and Recreation has initiated this Amendment to recognize the progress on plan implementation, to build on regional changes in outdoor recreation, to identify opportunities for additions to the trail network, and to continue management guidelines that protect the natural resources of Mill Mountain Park. Sound conservation and stewardship are essential elements in Roanoke's philosophy regarding access to its natural landscapes, as evidenced in the conservation easement on Mill Mountain Park and reiterated in this Amendment to the Trails Plan. To develop this Amendment, the Parks and Recreation Department formed a Task Force including staff, trail volunteers, trail users, Pathfinders for Greenways, Blue Ridge Off - Road Cyclists, and Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission. The process included multiple presentations to neighborhoods and groups and many opportunities for public input. The Task Force assessed the physical conditions of the eleven existing trails and Mill Mountain Greenway and developed recommendations for maintenance and improvements. In addition, the Task Force evaluated seventeen trail corridors proposed by the public and recommended fifteen be included in the plan on the following pages. Tn?N E ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION Key issues that emerged during the amendment process include: • Mill Mountain Park, with its Star, Zoo, Discovery Center, greenway and trails, is one of the region's top attractions, which contributes economic vitality to the region by drawing talent and investment to the area. • The trails and greenway on Mill Mountain make the park an "active" place to go. They provide free space for the daily activities of residents as well as a special tourist destination. • Mill Mountain is used by people with a wide variety of skill sets and with different goals for their personal physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. • Because greenways and trails are the face of the region for many visitors and residents, they should be well marked and maintained, providing a pleasant experience for all. • Multi -use trails, open to users traveling in different ways, provide the most trail for the most users. • While many mountain bikers would love to make Mill Mountain a "bike park ", the Park is much more than one activity, and bike - specific facilities must be developed with consideration of other users and resource concerns. • All user groups need to practice common courtesies, good trail etiquette and safe usage practices. • The growing trail network requires increasing staff, maintenance budgets, and volunteer commitments. The vision for the trails on Mill Mountain is to provide a sustainable network of trails that provides opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the Park through a wide range of activities, including hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, trail running, bird watching, nature study, and dog walking. The Amendment recommends retaining all the official trails and expanding the trail network in order to have more trails and loops for users of different skill levels and modes of travel. The Amendment also recognizes citizens' desire for better connectivity to the Mountain and includes several neighborhood connections and new trail corridors to satisfy that need. Many of the official trails will be improved through maintenance and minor rehabilitation. New trails will be developed, reviewed on a case by case basis for sustainable alignment, compliance with easements, benefits to users, long term health of the forests and streams, and resources for construction and maintenance. Shared use trails will be the norm, but single use trails will be allowed and have been identified as such in the plan. "Thousands of tired, nerve - shaken, over - civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity; that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life. " John Muir ROANOKE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN I III ROANOKE ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CITY OF ROANOKE The Citizens of Roanoke The City of Roanoke is grateful for the hundreds of citizens and visitors that assisted in this process by taking the time to fill out and submit surveys, attend public meetings, and contribute through the online feedback methods of engagement. The plan on the following pages represents input transformed into objectives and priorities for Mill Mountain Trails and Greenway and Roanoke Parks and Recreation. Once adopted, this plan will be included as a part of the Mill Mountain Park Management Plan, Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and the City of Roanoke Comprehensive Plan. Neighborhood Associations Riverland- Walnut Hills Southeast Action Forum South Roanoke Neighbors Roanoke City Council Sherman P. Lea, Mayor Patricia White -Boyd, Vice Mayor William D. Bestpitch Joseph L. Cobb Robert L. Jeffrey, Jr. Stephanie Moon Reynolds Vivian Sanchez-Jones Planning Commission Karri B. Atwood, Chair Sarah Glenn Kermit "Kit" Hale Frank Martin, III James E. Smith Pamela Smith Scott Terry- Cabbler iv I wn ROANOKE Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Joshua T. Dietz, Chair Chris Bryant Melanie C. Crovo Pete Eshelman Lauren E. Hartman William Modica Luke Priddy Matthew Kelley Jared Rigby Jerome W. Stephens Sue Williams Mill Mountain Advisory Board David Perry, Chair Ahondryea Brooks J. Matthew Bullington Whitney Feldmann Mary "Sissy" Kegley Amanda Marko Jason Morgan Jeff Todd Niki Voudren 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN City Manager's Office Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Mill Mountain Trail Plan Task Force Renee Powers, Trails and Greenways Coordinator, Roanoke Parks and Recreation, Chair Kat Andrew, Outdoor Recreation Coordinator, Roanoke Parks and Recreation Liz Belcher, Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator Dick Clark, Mill Mountain Trails Volunteer Shabnam Gideon, Past President, Blue Ridge Off -Road Cyclists Roger Holnback, Vice President, Pathfinders for Greenways; Greenway Commission James Revercomb, Greenway Commission Parks and Recreation Department Michael Clark, CPRP, Director of Parks and Recreation Cindy McFall, Parks Manager Donnie Underwood, Planning and Development Administrator Bill West, Urban Forestry Coordinator Matt Allenbaugh, Environmental Education Supervisor Transportation Division Hong Liu, City Traffic Engineer Andrea Garland, Traffic Engineer Western Virginia Water Authority Roger Blankenship, Director of Field Operations I v ROANOKE ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 'V TABLE OF CONTENTS A FIGURES AND TABLES Viii GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND TERMS Ix CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT 12 1.2 HISTORY OF TRAILS AND TRAIL PLANNING FORM ILL MOUNTAIN 12 1.3 REGIONAL CHANGES AND DEVELOPMENTS THAT INFLUENCE MILL MOUNTAIN TRAIL USE 12 1.4 ADDITIONAL PLANS TO SUPPORT MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS 13 15 VISION FOR MILL MOUNTAIN PARK 14 1.6 GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES FOR MILL MOUNTAIN TRAIL SYSTEM 15 CHAPTER 2 TRAIL PLAN AMENDMENT PROCESS 16 21 PROJECT STUDY AREA 2.2 APPOINTMENT OF MILL MOUNTAIN TRAIL PLAN TASK FORCE 19 19 23 AMENDMENT STEPS AND TASKS CHAPTER 3 PROGRESS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2005 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN 3.1 PROGRESS ON ESTABLISHING A TRAIL SYSTEM Z0 3.2 PROGRESS ON TRAIL IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS 21 3.3 PROGRESS ON PARKING AND ACCESS 22 3.4 PROGRESS ON MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS 23 CHAPTER 4 INPUT TO THE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN AMENDMENT 4.1 METHODS FOR INPUT 24 4.2 SUMMARY OF ISSUES AND PROCESS FOR RESPONDING 28 4.3 RESEARCH AND REVIEW OF ISSUES 28 4.3.1 CONSERVATION EASEMENT REQUIREMENTS 29 4.3.2 TRAIL STANDARDS AND USES 30 4.3.3 SUSTAINABLE TRAIL DESIGN 30 4.3.4 USER CONFLICTS AND RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR 31 4.3.5 TRAIL BUILDING COSTS 33 I ul VI ROKE - 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN CHAPTER 5 ASSESSMENT OF EXISTING TRAILS, CONDITIONS, NEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 5.1 METHODS FOR ASSESSING CONDITION OF EXISTING TRAILS 5.2 METHOD FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAILS BUILT SINCE 2005 5.3 DESCRIPTIONS AND CONDITIONS OF CURRENT TRAILS 5.4 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE PRIORITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS ON CURRENT TRAILS 5.5 TRAIL USES, DIFFICULTY RATINGS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS CHAPTER 6 EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS FOR NEW TRAILS 6.1 DESCRIPTION OF NEW TRAIL PROPOSALS AND METHOD OF ASSESSMENT 6.2 FEASIBILITY AND RECOMMENDATIONS 6.3 TRAILS PROPOSED BUT NOT ADOPTED INTO THE PLAN 6.4 NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS CHAPTER 7 TRAIL MANAGEMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS 7.1 OPERATIONS AND OVERSIGHT 7.2 USER CONFLICT AND MANAGEMENT ISSUES 7.2.1 MOUNTAIN BIKE ONLY TRAILS 7.2.2 MORE TRAILS 7.2.3 E -BIKES 7.2.4 CHANGES TO SPECIFIC TRAILS 725 SINGLE USE TRAILS AND TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS 7.3 VOLUNTEER TRAIL MANAGEMENT PARTNERS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES 7.4 NEW CONSTRUCTION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 7.5 MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING 7.6 SIGNAGE, WAYFINDING, EDUCATION, AND MARKING 7.7 SPECIAL EVENTS AND GROUP USE 7.8 PARKING AND ACCESS 7.9 NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION 7.10 PROHIBITED USES 7.11 AMENDMENTS AND UPDATES TO THE PLAN APPENDICES APPENDIX A TRAIL INVENTORY AND ASSESSMENT FORMS APPENDIX B PUBLIC INPUT WRITTEN COMMENTS APPENDIX C REFERENCES AND SUSTAINABLE TRAIL DESIGN RESOURCES APPENDIX D CONSERVATION EASEMENT APPENDIX E GUIDELINES AND ETIQUETTE FOR TRAIL USERS 34 35 36 40 CL] 46 48 51 52 54 55 55 55 55 56 56 57 58 60 60 63 64 65 66 67 68 In I vii ROANOKE ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION FIGURES AND TABLES FIGURES FIGURE 2.1: MILL MOUNTAIN PARK TRAIL MAP 18 FIGURE 4.1.A: MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS AND GREENWAY USER SURVEY 25 FIGURE 4.1.13: COMPILED LINES AND COMMENTS FROM ALL PUBLIC INPUT MAPS 27 FIGURE 4.3.1: BOUNDARIES OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT 29 FIGURE 4.3.4: TRAIL USER YIELD TRIANGLE 32 FIGURE 5.1: MILL MOUNTAIN TRAIL CONDITION FORM 35 FIGURE 5.2: MILL MOUNTAIN TRAIL ASSESSMENT FORM 35 FIGURE 6.1: MILL MOUNTAIN TRAIL PLAN NEW TRAIL AND CORRIDOR MAP 2021 48 FIGURE 6.4.A: NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTION WITH CONCRETE SIDEWALK AND VEGETATED 53 MEDIAN FIGURE 6.4.13: NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTION WITH CONCRETE SIDEWALK AND CURB 53 FIGURE 7.1: ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION TRAILS AND GREENWAYS SECTION 55 STRUCTURE 2021 FIGURE 7.3: VOLUNTEER TRAIL WORK RELEASE FORM 57 FIGURE 7.4. PARK PROJECT PROPOSAL FORM 59 FIGURE 7.6: MILL MOUNTAIN GREENWAY WEBSITE PAGE SNAPSHOT 62 TABLES TABLE 1.4: PLANS THAT SUPPORT MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS AND GREENWAY 13 TABLE 2.1: MILL MOUNTAIN PARK EXISTING TRAILS AND GREENWAY 17 TABLE 3.2: PROGRESS ON TRAIL IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM 2005 PLAN 21 TABLE 3.3: PROGRESS ON PARKING AND ACCESS RECOMMENDATIONS FROM 2005 PLAN 22 TABLE 4.1: PUBLIC INPUT MEETINGS AND COLLECTION STRATEGIES 26 TABLE 4.2: SUMMARY OF PUBLIC INPUT 28 TABLE 4.3.5: EXAMPLES OF COSTS OF TRAIL BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE 33 TABLE 5.4: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE PRIORITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS 40 TABLE 5.5: TRAIL USE BY GROUP 44 TABLE 6.1: NEW TRAIL AND NEW CORRIDOR ASSESSMENT FINDINGS AND 47 RECOMMENDATIONS I ..- VIII RIOKE 202-1 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND TERMS AMENDMENT This update to the 2005 Mill Mountain Trails Plan, developed in 2019 -2021 ATC Appalachian Trail Conservancy, a national organization coordinating trail clubs to maintain the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, an approximately 2,200 mile hiker only trail through the Appalachian Mountains; leader in hiking trail design and maintenance BMp Best Management Practices, standards of the profession for the optimal ways in which to implement actions BRLC Blue Ridge Land Conservancy, a non - profit partner which holds the conservation easement for Mill Mountain Park BROC Blue Ridge Off -Road Cyclists, IMBA (see below) Chapter local to Virginia's Blue Ridge and the Roanoke area City City of Roanoke, the owner and manager of Mill Mountain Park and the associated trails and Mill Mountain Greenway Council Roanoke City Council, the elected body with ultimate legislative and policy authority for the City. E -Bike Electronic powered bicycle, these electric or electric - pedal- assist bicycles which were introduced in the late 2010s and incorporate an electric motor as part of propulsion rather than being completely human powered IMBA International Mountain Bicycling Association, a non - profit organization that promotes mountain biking, providing leadership, resources and training on sustainable mountain bike trail design and maintenance MMAB Mill Mountain Advisory Board, a Roanoke City Council appointed board that: Advises the City's professional staff and City Council on maintaining the integrity of Mill Mountain with respect to aesthetics, recreation, and accessibility • Acts as clearinghouse for citizen concerns and opinions regarding Mill Mountain • Assists the general public in understanding decisions and policies made by municipal leadership • Provides advocacy for Mill Mountain related issues • Facilitates communication between citizens, departmental staff, municipal administrative staff and legislative branches of local government by means of written directives and board recommendations. wv%:m I ix R9tN9KE ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND TERMS Multi -Use Trails used by more than one user group, such as hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians; also referred to as shared -use trails when on paved surfaces. NPS National Park Service, a federal agency in the Department of the Interior, responsible for management of the Blue Ridge Parkway Pathfinders Pathfinders for Greenways, a 501 c -3 non - profit group focused on volunteer construction and maintenance of trails and greenways in the Roanoke Region PPE Personal protective equipment, items such as safety glasses, work gloves, chainsaw chaps and more that protect the user from hazards of trail construction and maintenance Ride Center A tourism designation by IMBA (see above) of an area with trails suitable for mountain biking of a particular rating based on available amenities, miles and types of trail and more. e.g. Silver -Level Ride Center Social Trail A user - created trail that was not professionally designed or reviewed and may not take into account sustainable trail tenets. Task Force Mill Mountain Trail Plan Task Force, a group of seven individuals each representing a different organization, aspect, or user group of Mill Mountain Trails and the Mill Mountain Greenway; listed in acknowledgements; integral in the formation of this Amendment USFS United States Forest Service, a federal agency in the Department of Agriculture; manages thousands of miles of multi -use and single -use trail on federal public land; leader in trail design and maintenance NOT Virginia Department of Transportation, manager of many grants for urban trails and leader in engineering and design standards for paved trails in Virginia VOF Virginia Outdoors Foundation, a state agency partner which holds the conservation easement for Mill Mountain Park WVLT Western Virginia Land Trust, conservation easement partner whose name was later changed to Blue Ridge Land Conservancy 2005 Plan The 2005 Mill Mountain Trails Plan, adopted by City Council as part of the Mill Mountain Park Management Plan in 2006 x I ev- ROANOKE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN Volunteer helping build the Sidewinder Trail Chapter One I INTRODUCTION 1.1 PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT The purpose of this Amendment to the 2005 Mill Mountain Trails Plan is to provide an update that documents progress in the last fifteen years, identifies future opportunities, considers trail users' input, and provides management guidance on meeting natural resource and facility needs. 1.2 HISTORY OF TRAILS AND TRAIL PLANNING FOR MILL MOUNTAIN The first Mill Mountain Trails Plan was developed by the City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department in 2005 and was adopted by City Council in February 2006 as part of the Mill Mountain Park Management Plan. The Park Management Plan has extensive documentation of the history of the mountain, its development, and its natural resources. The Management Plan develops resource management zones to guide park management, based on topography, cultural resources, use patterns, and existing facilities at that time. The 2005 Trails Plan explores all the existing trails, old roads, and opportunities for development and management of a multi -use trail system. These Plans are available on -line at: www.playroanoke.com/.planning-and-develo.pment/. This Amendment to the 2005 Trails Plan will not repeat the history documented there, but rather focus on documenting events and plans that have happened since then that have helped shape trail use of Mill Mountain. I 12 1 O9nTKE ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION 1.3 REGIONAL CHANGES AND DEVELOPMENTS THAT INFLUENCE MILL MOUNTAIN TRAIL USE Since 2005, the Roanoke region has become more focused on its outdoor recreation opportunities and the economic impact of greenways and trails. With the 2007 update to the Greenway Plan, the localities recognized the public support for completion of Roanoke River Greenway and the importance to citizens of the natural surface trails. Multiple trail networks, such as Mill Mountain, Carvins Cove, and the National Forest, were added to the Greenway Plan as nodes, and those trails became destinations within the greenway system. In 2009 the Roanoke Regional Partnership began tapping into the region's natural assets by establishing Roanoke Outside and hiring staff to advertise the region's natural assets to attract investment and talent to the region. During these changes, business and economic development interests increasingly acknowledged the value of greenways, trails, and mountains to attracting especially millennial employees, promoting health and wellness, and providing quality of life. Mill Mountain has become increasingly important as a "gem" within the City, providing free trail opportunities close to neighborhoods and environmental benefits. In 2010 the importance of Mill Mountain as a backdrop to the City and a beloved park for residents was recognized with the donation of a conservation easement on the mountain. This easement ensured protection of the view shed and the wooded slopes, while continuing to allow trails. As the City and volunteers continued to build out the trail system, mountain biking increased on the mountain. In 2018 the Roanoke region was designated a Silver -Level Ride Center by the International Mountain Bicycling Association and Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge, the local visitors' center, began promoting Roanoke as the East Coast Mountain Biking Capital. While tourism is a welcome part of the use on Mill Mountain, it remains imperative that the park exists primarily as a regional park for the citizens of Roanoke and the surrounding areas. 1.4 ADDITIONAL PLANS TO SUPPORT MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS Numerous local, regional, state, and federal plans that recognize Mill Mountain and its trails have been developed since 2005. Table 1.4: Plans that Support Mill Mountain Trails and Greenway Date Plan Summary and/or Excerpt from Plan Calls for developing Mill Mountain as a signature park, and Parks and Recreation 2007 Department Master Plan Update expanding natural surface trails and greenways is mentioned multi p le times in this document. (p.4, 10, 11, 12) Includes Mill Mountain Trails as a destination node. "Park staff 2007 Update to the Roanoke Valley face the typical challenges of managing a wooded park and trail network in an urban area ... illegal uses, user conflicts, Conceptual Greenway Plan inexperienced users, invasive species, protecting resources like trees, and maintaining facilities." (p.5 -19) 2008 South Roanoke Neighborhood Shows strong support from neighborhood meetings for access to the Mill Mountain trails and greenway from South Roanoke Plan Neighborhood. (p.50 -53). 2005 plan map also included. �31ROANOKE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN 1.5 VISION FOR MILL MOUNTAIN PARK The statements below from the 2005 Plan continue to be valid and are incorporated as a part of this Amendment. Mill Mountain Park Management Plan Vision Statement "Mill Mountain will continue to enrich the quality of life for those who visit, work and live in the Roanoke Valley. It is an integral component of the green infrastructure of the region, or our urban fabric, and of the evolution of the City, which shall be honored and preserved. Through sound 4 R9n9!KE I 1 "Mill Mountain Park has more than 10 miles of multi -use and 2012 Bikeway Plan for the Roanoke hiking trails ranging from technical single track to less difficult trails suitable for all users. Mill Mountain Greenway also Valley Area runs through Mill Mountain Park providing connection from downtown Roanoke to destinations on top of Mill Mountain." (p.60) Mentions trails and greenways are a strength of the park system, specifically Carvins Cove and Mill Mountain (p.4 -5) Roanoke Parks and Recreation Mentions new mountain bike trails between Mill Mountain and 2013 Update to the 2007 Master Plan Explore Park (p.7) Develop additional trails and connectivity of trails, upgrade existing trails (p.17) "Implement management and master plans for sites that can 2013 Virginia Outdoors Plan be connected to the Roanoke River Greenway and Blueway, including Mill Mountain Management Plan." (p.10.56) "Mill Mountain Road provides access to a parkway 2013 Blue Ridge Parkway General campground, trails, a local zoo, and city overlooks. There are hiking and fishing opportunities along the Roanoke River and Management Plan g hiking near the campground. The area also offers horseback riding." (p.80) "To explore the potential for development of an integrated, 2015 Roanoke Valley/ Blue Ridge interjurisdictional multi -use rail system for the Roanoke area that would connect the Blue Ridge Parkway and Roanoke Valley Parkway Trail Plan Greenways trails. (p.1 of Purpose and Need) "Mill Mountain Park trails provide a wonderful, wooded network 2018 Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan of natural surface trails within walking distance of numerous City neighborhoods." (p.58) "Promote Virginia's Blue Ridge Ride Center, an International 2018 Virginia Outdoors Plan Mountain Bicycling Association Silver -Level Ride Center." (p.13.29) "Maintain, expand, and enhance, trails and greenways (natural and paved), while protecting and reducing disturbance of 2020 City of Roanoke Comprehensive vegetation." (p. 70) Plan: City Plan 2040 "Provide a comprehensive network of greenways, trails, blueways and parks." (p. 49) 1.5 VISION FOR MILL MOUNTAIN PARK The statements below from the 2005 Plan continue to be valid and are incorporated as a part of this Amendment. Mill Mountain Park Management Plan Vision Statement "Mill Mountain will continue to enrich the quality of life for those who visit, work and live in the Roanoke Valley. It is an integral component of the green infrastructure of the region, or our urban fabric, and of the evolution of the City, which shall be honored and preserved. Through sound 4 R9n9!KE I 1 ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION stewardship, Mill Mountain will offer environmentally sensitive educational, recreational, and civic opportunities while preserving its natural character and resources." (p. 48) "A review of the literature about Mill Mountain, and a series of meetings with representative citizen's groups indicated that the mountain has been viewed in many ways by the people of Roanoke. These views generally fit within four descriptive categories: 1. Mill Mountain as a beautiful, natural environment that should be retained 2. Mill Mountain as an important symbol for the City of Roanoke 3. Mill Mountain as a significant visual landmark 4. Mill Mountain as a recreational resource" (p.7, Section II) 1.6 GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES FOR MILL MOUNTAIN TRAIL SYSTEM In 2005, the Trail Plan team developed the goals, objectives and strategies for the trail system, and City Council adopted those with the Trails Plan. The 2021 Amendment is built on this foundation. The goals, objectives and strategies are repeated below to show the continuity of the 2005 Trails Plan and this Amendment to it. Goal from 2005 Mill Mountain Park Trails Plan: "To provide a sustainable network of trails which provides residents and visitors with opportunities to enjoy the natural environment in ways which fulfill their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while protecting the mountain resources." (p.7, Section II) Objectives from 2005 Mill Mountain Park Trails Plan: • 'To provide opportunities for multiple uses, including hiking, mountain biking, bicycling, and horseback riding. • To provide opportunities for disabled users and young people. • To provide sustainable trails. • To provide trails with a range of difficulties, but generally rated as easy to more difficult. To provide linkages to other trail networks, including Roanoke Valley greenways and Blue Ridge Parkway trails. • To provide a spectrum of opportunities for educators, including scientists, artists, naturalists and teachers." (p.7, Section II) Strategies from 2005 Mill Mountain Park Trails Plan: • "Provide loops. • Provide sustainable trails built to standards for US Forest Service and International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA). • Provide connectivity among trails and destinations. • Provide for multi -use trails, including hikers, mountain bikers, bicyclists, and equestrians. • Provide signage and wayfinding. • Develop a cadre of volunteers to assist with maintenance. • Provide parking for a variety of users and vehicles." (p.7, Section II) �5 IROANOKE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN A cyclist enjoys the Monument Trail on Mill Mountain during a Wednesday Night Disco Mountain Bike race. Chapter Two I TRAIL PLAN AMENDMENT PROCESS 2.1 PROJECT STUDY AREA The project study area was defined to include Mill Mountain Park and Fern Park, with their current official and unofficial, or social, trails. Potential and current neighborhood connections from Garden City, South Roanoke and Riverland- Walnut Hills neighborhoods were included in the scope of the project. The Chestnut Ridge Trail, managed by the Blue Ridge Parkway and National Park Service, was not part of the study area, but Mill Mountain Greenway from the Walnut Avenue bridge to the Star was included in the scope of work. Mill Mountain Park is a 589 -acre park, approximately one mile from Interstate 581, connecting the City of Roanoke to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The park is predominantly a natural area, except for approximately 10 acres at the summit that are maintained for the Mill Mountain Star, picnic area, Discovery Center, Wildflower Garden, Mill Mountain Zoo, and parking lots. Fern Park is a 9.1 acre park in South Roanoke Neighborhood, and the Fern Park Trail connects the neighborhood to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Mill Mountain trail systems. Mill Mountain has 9.86 miles of natural surface trails and about two miles of the paved Mill Mountain Greenway. Fern Park has a 0.6 mile trail. The existing trails are shown in the table and map on the following pages. 116 �� - ROANOKE ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION Table 2.1: Mill Mountain Park Existing Trails and Greenway Name Termini Length (mi.) Width Surface Big Sunny Trail Mill Mountain Greenway to Robin Hood Road 0.73 2 -5' Natural Crystal Spring Trail Ivy St. to Woodcliff Rd. 0.61 9' Gravel Fern Park Trail Fern Park to Chestnut Ridge Trail at Yellow Mountain Road 0.6 2' Natural Mill Mountain Greenway Walnut Ave. at Piedmont to Mill Mountain Star (other parts off the mountain) 2.00 17' Paved Monument Trail J.B. Fishburn Parkway at the monument to Mill Mountain Greenway at Sylvan 1.55 2' Natural Ridgeline Trail Discovery Center to Morrison Road SE 1.26 4' Natural Riser Trail Big Sunny Trail to Mill Mountain Park Entrance Road 0.31 3' Natural Sidewinder Trail JB Fishburn Parkway near BRP gate to Wood Thrush Trail 0.53 2' Natural Star Trail Star -Wood Thrush Connector to Mill Mountain Star 1.38 4' Natural Star -Wood Thrush Connector Trail Riverland Road Trailhead to Star and Wood Thrush Trails at the Water Tower 0.24 2' Natural Understory Trail Mill Mountain Greenway to Ridgeline Trail 0.38 2' Natural Virginia Pine Trail Wood Thrush Trail to Hartsook Blvd. with a lower loop 0.75 2' Natural Watchtower Trail Mill Mountain Star to Mill Mountain Greenway on Prospect Road 0.22 5' Natural Wood Thrush Trail Star -Wood Thrush Connector Trail at Water Tower to]. B. Fishburn Parkway 1.90 6' Natural 400000 4( t Members of the Pathfinders for Greenways Mid -Week Crew finish installing a sign on Virginia Pine Trail. �7 IROANOKE s___...__._._____ - -- 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN MILL MOUNTAIN PARK TRAIL MAP MILL MOWAIN PARk ROANOKF ■ P" I tt REL,RFAI I ■ ■ ■ Now ■ Figure 2.1: Mill Mountain Park Trail Map 'w 18 ROANOKE ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION 2.2 APPOINTMENT OF MILL MOUNTAIN TRAIL PLAN TASK FORCE The City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation organized the update to the trail plan. The first step was establishment of a Task Force to assist, representing staff, users, and stakeholders. Task Force members are acknowledged on page v. The Task Force met two to four times per month from May 2019 to February 2021, with the City staff anticipating a 15 -month process. With the advent of COVID -19, this process needed to be extended and final public input and presentations to boards were amended to follow current guidelines and best practices with virtual meetings and presentations. 2.3 AMENDMENT STEPS AND TASKS Parks and Recreation Department leadership and the Task Force developed the following tasks below to be addressed in the 2021 Amendment: • Review and evaluate progress on implementation of the 2005 Plan, including progress on trail and management recommendations. (See Chapter 3) • Assess current trail conditions, uses, amenities, and needs; inventory any new social trails; develop management and maintenance recommendations. (See Chapter 5 and Appendix A) • Solicit input from the public, staff and resource experts, and the Garden City, Riverland- Walnut, and South Roanoke neighborhoods on connections and concerns. (See Chapter 4 and Appendix B) • Evaluate current and possible connections from the Mill Mountain Trail System to neighborhoods, Roanoke Valley Greenways, and the Blue Ridge Parkway and its trails. (See Chapter 6) • Develop a management process for evaluating and adding trails and trail uses to the Mill Mountain Trail System. (See Chapter 7) • Identify any new issues, challenges, and opportunities for operation, maintenance, and management of the trail system. (See Chapter 7) • Review by staff, Mill Mountain Advisory Board, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and Planning Commission before presentation to City Council for adoption. 19 I ROANOKE — — 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN A volunteer helps to install a sign on the newly completed Understory Trail in 2016 Chapter Three PROGRESS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2005 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN The Task Force reviewed the 2005 Trails Plan, the process used to develop it, and the recommendations from that plan. 3.1 PROGRESS ON ESTABLISHING A TRAIL SYSTEM The Parks and Recreation Department has successfully implemented the recommendations of the 2005 Trails Plan to establish a network of trails with distinct names and a clear map that is readily available to the public. a. All of the Trail Uses and Closures recommended in the 2005 Plan have been implemented. b. All of the Trail Names and Termini have been adopted. c. All of the allowed uses on the trails have been implemented. _.__. 2 0 ROANOK ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION 3.2 PROGRESS ON TRAIL IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS The Trail Improvement Recommendations have been implemented as noted in the chart below. Table 3.2: Progress on Trail Improvement Recommendations from 2005 Plan 2005 Trail Name .. Progress 1. Acquire a permanent easement across the Pace property, and work with property owners to acquire necessary public Completed Big Sunny Trail trail easements. 2. Widen trail sections near Prospect Road to 24 -36 ". Completed Crystal Spring Trail 1. Improve surface for trail use. Completed 1. Install entrance sign. Not completed Mill Mountain Greenway 2. Provide brochures at Discovery Center. Completed 1. Widen any areas that are not yet 24 ". Completed Monument Trail 2. Post warning signs on steep slopes near Sylvan. Not completed 1. Install grade reversal at top of steep hill. Completed 2. Coordinate with Mill Mountain Zoo to relocate fencing Completed Ridgeline Trail and complete trail. 3. Consider a side trail to views from the rocks. Completed 1. Post for one way use uphill by mtn. bikes and horses. Not completed Riser Trail 2. Consider improvement to accommodate two way use. Completed 1. Revise to start at end of gravel road near water tower. Completed 2. Rehabilitate eroded sections, eliminate braided sections, Not completed Star Trail install reverse grades where needed. 3. Establish a nature trail section or loop near the Discovery Completed Center, incorporating a wildflower section. Virginia Pine Trail 1. Rehabilitate, installing grade reversals, access control, and Completed drainage features. Watchtower Trail 1. Install steps at wall on Prospect Road. Completed 1. Build three sections of trail to provide continuous route. Completed Wood Thrush Trail 2. Coordinate with Blue Ridge Parkway on construction of Included in Blue section near Yellow Mtn. Rd., including improvements at Ridge Parkway Yellow Mtn. Road with signage and map of trail network. Trail Plan Wood Thrush - Star 1. Improve surface for trail users or consider alternate Completed Access Trail location. 21 ROANOKE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN 3.3 PROGRESS ON PARKING AND ACCESS The parking and access recommendations have been implemented as shown below: Table 3.3: Progress on Parking and Access Recommendations from 2005 Plan Parking Lots 2005 Parking Recommendations Progress Discovery Center Parking Lot 1. Provide clear signage for access to trails. Completed 2. Install kiosks with maps, trail routes and Completed difficulty, rules, and contacts. 3. Continue to allow trailers to park in bus slots. Completed Mill Mountain Star Parking Area 1. Provide clear signage for access to trails. Partial completion 2. Finish kiosk. Completed Riverland Road Trailhead 1. Enlarge to accommodate horse trailers. Not completed (Formerly Star Trail Parking) 2. Install kiosks with maps, trail routes and Completed difficulty, rules, and contacts. On-street Crown Point St. 1. Close to parking. No action Fern Park /Jefferson St. 1. Continue to allow parking and consider Allowed expansion. Fishburn Parkway at Monument 1. Retain; sign trails. Improved Fishburn Parkway at Star Trail 1. Retain. Improved Hartsook Blvd. 1. Provide trail signage and kiosk. Improved Morrison Street 1. Allow on- street parking. Allowed Robin Hood Road 1. Allow on- street parking. Allowed Woodcliff Road 1. Allow on- street parking. Allowed Yellow Mtn. Rd. Parking 1. Improve parking area with accommodation for Not completed horse trailers. Walk/ride-in Access Ivy Street No parking. Minimal parking Prospect Road at Big Sunny No parking. Minimal parking Prospect Road at Sylvan No parking. Minimal parking Yellow Mtn. Rd. - west side No parking. Minimal parking w r =< 1 22 ROANOKE ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION 3.4 PROGRESS ON MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS The management recommendations have been largely implemented, with an assigned Trail Coordinator and additional staff to monitor management activities. Actions include new maps, kiosks, bike fix stations, wayfinding signage, allowed use signage, bridges, and law enforcement identification of homeless camps. The Discovery Center has an address and there is additional coordination with volunteers and monitoring of uses near park boundaries. 23 RMTN E 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN ,�V At neighborhood meetings, citizens were invited to write comments and suggestions on the maps Chapter Four INPUT TO THE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN AMENDMENT 4.1 METHODS FOR INPUT Mill Mountain Park trails serve the region's residents and tourists, but are most accessible to adjoining neighborhoods. Likewise, adjacent neighborhoods bear more of the impact of park use. Thus, the Task Force solicited input from a variety of sources in order to consider many perspectives. To reach the region, there was an on -line input form available on the website from May 2019 to March 2020. To hear neighborhood concerns, Task Force members attended meetings with the Southeast Action Forum, Riverland - Walnut Hills, and South Roanoke neighborhood groups, providing a Power Point presentation and maps on which to write comments and suggestions. Since Mill Mountain is a regional park, an open public meeting was held at the Discovery Center with the same format as the neighborhood meetings. The Mill Mountain Advisory Board received updates from staff at their bi- monthly meetings. Task Force members randomly manned trailheads and interviewed users on 11 occasions with a survey asking what they liked about the current trail system and what improvements they would like to see. Resource and Subject Matter Experts from Transportation Division, Western Virginia Water ROANOKE 124 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN Table 4.1: Public Input Meetings and Collection Strategies *WVWA had concerns about the route of some new corridors surrounding some of the infrastructure on WVWA owned land and easements. Compliance includes buffers around infrastructure and to be included in design reviews of those corridors. *The National Park Service was invited to this meeting and had multiple other opportunities to provide input to the plan but did not choose to comment. Chestnut Ridge Trail and the Roanoke Mountain Campground are managed solely by the Blue Ridge Parkway Unit of the National Park Service. The City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department have no management capacity over those facilities. Parks and Recreation recognizes citizens' comments in the public input appendix related to those facilities and encourages members of the public to reach out directly to the Blue Ridge Parkway with suggestions or concerns. 1 26 R?nN Audience Date Location Attendees Riverland/ Riverland Improve pedestrian crossings on Walnut Hills 09/09/2019 Road Baptist g Mill Mountain Greenway, more mutt Neighborhood Church mitt stations, need to control bicycle speeds Mill Mountain Municipal More kiosks and wayfinding signage, Advisory Board 09/11/2019 Building 6 better connectivity, more new trail, address homeless issues South Roanoke Neighborhood access, particularly South Roanoke 10/22/2019 United 25 near the Hospital and Fern Park; dogs; Neighborhood Methodist maintaining the user experience of a Church wooded uncrowded environment Better access from 9t' Street and Southeast 11/12/2019 Belmont Park 25 neighborhoods, stormwater impacts, Action Forum Library loss of big trees, homeless living in parks, security for neighbors Provide more mountain bike Open 11/19/2019 Discovery 50 opportunities, bike park type features, Center loop trails for hikers, specific downhill trail locations Subject Matter Resource protection, particularly Experts (Parks, Municipal trees, soils and stormwater. Safety Urban Forestry, Building, out at road crossings, compliance with Transportation, 12/16/2019 in the park conservation easement. Compliance Engineering, and other on corridor 7 with WVWA needs at facilities. Police, Western communications assessments, Specifics related to new trail Virginia Water e -mail, phone suggestions: location of old landfill, Authority) steep slopes, invasive plants, forest aspects. New trails and connections, Online Public May 2019 -March PlayRoanoke. infrastructure and amenities, Input 2020 com 105 maintenance and management of current trails, access, and issues beyond the study area. Trailhead September and at trailh Random om t 22 Love the trails, great to have access Surveys October 2019 Mill Mountain from the neighborhoods. *WVWA had concerns about the route of some new corridors surrounding some of the infrastructure on WVWA owned land and easements. Compliance includes buffers around infrastructure and to be included in design reviews of those corridors. *The National Park Service was invited to this meeting and had multiple other opportunities to provide input to the plan but did not choose to comment. Chestnut Ridge Trail and the Roanoke Mountain Campground are managed solely by the Blue Ridge Parkway Unit of the National Park Service. The City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department have no management capacity over those facilities. Parks and Recreation recognizes citizens' comments in the public input appendix related to those facilities and encourages members of the public to reach out directly to the Blue Ridge Parkway with suggestions or concerns. 1 26 R?nN ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION I i J i y Mryp� a' 4 3 -g �a O Figure 4.1.13: Compiled Lines and Comments from All Public Input Maps �7 IROANOKF 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN 4.2 SUMMARY OF ISSUES AND PROCESS FOR RESPONDING The Task Force discussed all the input provided by the public, staff, and resource experts; reviewed and categorized all the written comments; and discussed alternative responses to the input. These responses are summarized below, and solutions discussed in more detail in Chapters 5, 6, and 7. All written input is included in Appendix B. Table 4.2: Summary of Public Input Category Issue .. . Task Force compiled all requests for new trails and new connections to neighborhoods from written responses and maps. See Figure 4.1.13 for Compiled Lines and Comments from All Public Input Maps. All requests New Trails /New were explored on the ground with a team from the Task Force plus subject Connections matter experts as needed. The exploration group looked at user experience, sustainability, connectivity, safety, and compliance with park rules and the conservation easement. All results are summarized in Chapter 6: Evaluation of Proposals for New Trails. All specific requests were noted for each trail and the system as a whole. Infrastructure Cost impacts were reviewed and items were categorized as feasible with operational funding or capital funding. All results are summarized in Section 5.4: Recommendations for Maintenance Priorities and Improvements. All comments were categorized and discussed, researched and reviewed Management by the Task Force. Chapter 7 is dedicated to Trail Management and covers most of these issues. All specific requests were noted for each trail and the system as a whole. Current Trails Cost impacts were reviewed and items were categorized as feasible with operational funding or capital funding. All results are summarized in Section 5.4: Recommendations for Maintenance Priorities and Improvements. There were a number of comments that did not fit into the categories above Other and went into the "other" category. Examples include how people enjoyed the trail system, thoughts on other trails or greenways outside of the scope of the plan, or general comments. 4.3 RESEARCH AND REVIEW OF ISSUES Because so many issues and philosophies were provided during public input, the Task Force felt it was important to research and review the best management practices of other professional trail managers. Mill Mountain is important to the City of Roanoke and to the region because of its high visibility, accessibility, scenic backdrop, scenic views, proximity to neighborhoods, and mixture of developed and front country experiences. The high amount of traffic it gets and the pride residents take in this park necessitate a good first impression and high - quality facilities. It is important that the trails contribute positively to this park experience and that trail management consider all the park users. wiz 12s ROANOKE ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION 4.3.1 CONSERVATION EASEMENT REQUIREMENTS The City of Roanoke (City) placed a conservation easement on 537 of the 589 acres that comprise Mill Mountain Park in June of 2010. The full language of this easement is located in Appendix D. This perpetual easement is intended to preserve the conservation values of the park in partnership with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF) and the Western Virginia Land Trust (WVLT), now the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy (BRLC). The easement area does not include the built areas on the top of the mountain, which include the Star, parking areas, the Discovery Center and the Mill Mountain Zoo. The easement was crafted to be consistent with the use of the mountain as a forested recreational area for the use of the City's residents and visitors. The easement is fully consistent with Vision 2001 -2020 Comprehensive Plan regarding parks, the protection of viewsheds, cultural resources and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The easement is also consistent with the Mill Mountain Park Management Plan adopted by the City in February of 2006. The easement does place specific limits on the size of permitted structures, especially on the side of the mountain facing downtown. This is due to the concern of these structures impacting the visually forested character of the mountain. The easement does permit the building and maintaining of trails if the creation of said trails does not impact the conservation values of the property. These conservation values include the forested hillsides as seen from the City in the scenic protection area. The easement does, however, specifically mention that trees may be cut to allow for the construction of trails and the removal of hazardous trees that might injure the public. It also allows for the maintenance of the Star overlook and cutting of trees growing tall enough to obstruct the view of Downtown from the Star. Figure 4.3.1: Boundaries of Conservation Easement 29 I rr ROANOKE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN 4.3.2 TRAIL STANDARDS AND USES Current trail uses on Mill Mountain include mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding. The industry standards for sustainable trail development, design and management vary by the mode of travel. The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) provides standards for mountain biking trails, the United States Forest Service (USES) addresses all three user groups, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) oversees standards used on paved greenways and trails, and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) provides guidelines for hiking trails. Staff and task force members reviewed standards of these agencies as well as other local governments and the City to evaluate the existing and proposed trails and identify project processes and needs. The USFS has a very sophisticated system, documenting not only designed use of a trail but also "managed use," meaning a trail can be designed primarily for mountain bikers, but also allow hiking and horse use as managed uses. While most of the current trails at Mill Mountain were designed for hiking, with a few designed for mountain biking, most are being managed for multi -use, as recommended in the 2005 Trails Plan (p.20). Preference for continuation of current allowed uses was echoed in public input for the 2021 Amendment, with one exception that many mountain bikers want bike - optimized and machine built trails specifically for mountain biking in some area of the park. 4.3.3 SUSTAINABLE TRAIL DESIGN Due to its proximity to Downtown Roanoke, high use from both citizens and visitors, and steep slopes, sustainability is key in the Mill Mountain greenway and trail system. The 2005 Plan references the need to protect the soils of the mountain through sustainable trail design. Trails are a capital investment and need to be designed and built for longevity. The design guidelines of the USFS, outlined in Trail Construction and Maintenance Notebook, and IMBA, outlined in Trails Solutions, result in an experience that multiple user groups can enjoy with minimal maintenance for Parks and Recreation staff and volunteers. These design guidelines require extensive planning and include considerations such as the "Half Rule," the "Ten Percent Average Grade Guideline," "Maximum Sustainable Grade," surface water control through "Grade Reversals," and "Outslope." • The Half Rule states that a "trail's grade shouldn't exceed half the grade of the hillside or sideslope that the trail traverses" (IMBA, p.63). This prevents what is known as "fall line trail" where water will choose to collect and run down the trail corridor rather than flowing across the trail and continuing down the slope of the hill. • The average trail grade, or "prevailing grade," takes into account the user's mode of travel and ability and the "slope of the trail from one end to the other." Steepness or grade helps determine how difficult a trail is to build and use, as well as how much work there is to "keep it that way" (USFS, p. 7, IMBA, p. 64). A ten percent average grade guideline does not mean that sections will not be under or over ten percent, depending on the terrain, but does mean that consideration of the overall grade and efforts to keep that grade below ten percent 30 ROANOKE ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION will keep the trail in a more sustainable state. For steep terrain such as Mill Mountain, a guideline of ten percent aids in planning efforts, applies to most soil types, minimizes user caused erosion, allows for design flexibility, helps with future reroute needs, and accommodates undulations and grade reversals. • Maximum Sustainable Grade is the "steepest section of trail that is more than about 10 feet in length" (IMBA, p.66). While for most trails this is about 15 or 20 percent, other factors may play into it being steeper or less steep —half rule, soil type, rocks, annual rainfall amount, grade reversals, type of users, number of users, and difficulty level. Grade Reversal is a "spot at which a climbing trail levels out and then changes direction, dropping subtly for 10 to 50 linear feet before rising again. This change in grade forces water to exit the trail at the low point of the grade reversal, before it can gain more volume, momentum, and erosive power" (IMBA, p.67, USFS, p. 41). Not only do these get water off the trail, but they can provide that "roller coaster" feeling to trail users biking or running that is really enjoyable. • Outslope is the tilt that the outer edge of the trail has away from the high side of the hill. It "encourages water to sheet across and off the trail instead of funneling down its center" (IMBA, p.69, USFS, p.27). Two to five percent outslope is the recommendation. Water is the enemy of a good trail. Aligning the trail during the design phase with rolling grade dips and outslope, as well as not exceeding the Half Rule, allows water to shed from the trail tread and reduces problems such as -- cupping, rutting, erosion, and mud. Design for low use or layout considering only one user group can lead to issues such as heavy braking for cyclists or switchback cutting for hikers. Flow, features to encourage desired use, proper connectivity, and control points are important as well. Those interested in more information about sustainable trail design are encouraged to reference Appendix C. 4.3.4 USER CONFLICTS AND RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR For over 20 years, most of the trails on Mill Mountain have been open to multiple user groups with issues few and far between. However, public input and the Task Force identified some areas of user conflict based on trail use and rules /City Code that are not being followed. Conflicts include dogs off leash, mountain bikers speeding downhill and "running over" hikers, mountain bikers on hiker only trails, hikers cutting switchbacks and walking multiple people abreast, illegal camping, ATVs, vandalism, e -bikes user etiquette, and special events that displace other users. The Task Force looked at user conflict and management on nearby public lands as well as on other City lands. On the Chestnut Ridge Trail, managed by the Blue Ridge Parkway and adjacent to Mill Mountain, mountain biking is not allowed due to an incompatibility with horses, as identified by National Park Service policy. At Explore Park, managed by Roanoke County, horses are not allowed on trails open to mountain bikes. On nearby preserves (Poor Mountain, Falls Ridge, and Read Mountain), managed by the Virginia Natural Heritage Division and Roanoke County respectively, trails are hiker only due to the potential of natural resource damage. However, on National Forest land and at Carvins Cove, managed by the USFS and City of Roanoke respectively, most trails are 311 w t-74 ROANOKE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN multi -use. Such trails enable a land manager to provide more recreation opportunities with less trail mileage. On multi -use trails, reducing user conflict requires responsible user behavior. The key to reducing conflict is the "Yield Triangle," which encourages hikers and mountain bikers to yield to horses and mountain bikers to yield to hikers. User conflicts can also be mitigated by good trail design, intentional design to reduce high speeds, expansion of mileage to spread out users, education on trail etiquette, rules and guidelines, and enforcement of rules. Understanding that the trails on Mill Mountain are public land and there is a need for equity and room for all is important as well. No one user group can have a priority on the trail system and sharing is important when there is a limited amount of acreage and miles of trail for the enjoyment of all. MULTI -USE TRAIL d4b -...+ k YIELD TO 4 Figure 4.3.4: Yield Triangle There are many other management methods for controlling user conflict, which may be implemented in the future. These include: • Single use trails, where only one mode of travel is allowed. While single use trails are effective for safety and pleasing to the one user group, it does not encourage interaction among different users, can restrict loops and access for other groups, and remove equity of access to a section of the park. • Directional trails, where everyone must go the same direction, usually in a loop. Directional trails reduce head on collisions but can limit use of certain trails and loops. • Multi -use trails, or trails open for all user groups. Multi -use trails allow the most user types on the most miles of trails. This is the most equitable management style for trails and allows the most people access to the most land. • Time - sharing trails, on which different user groups are allowed on the trail at different days of the week. Time sharing can reduce conflict but requires more resources for signage and enforcement and can lead to disappointment among users who are not allowed on trails on a specific day or time. • Permit systems, where management controls the number and type of user to reduce impacts and conflicts. 32 ROANOKE - 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN Chapter Five Task Force Members assessing Fern Park Trail, December 2019 ASSESSMENT OF EXISTING TRAILS, CONDITIONS, NEEDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 5.1 METHODS FOR ASSESSING CONDITION OF EXISTING TRAILS In Summer and Fall 2019, the Mill Mountain Trail Plan Task Force completed a Trail Condition Assessment of all current trails and Mill Mountain Greenway. For trails that were assessed in the 2005 Plan, the Task Force completed a walk- through in teams, filling out a Trail Condition Form to document conditions, maintenance needs, and management issues. No grades or measurements were taken as that data already existed. The Condition Form was developed after research on other trail condition assessment forms and techniques, referencing several from municipalities in Arizona and Colorado that influenced the final version of the form used during this update. The form structure is shown below and was completed for Big Sunny, Star -Wood Thrush Connector, Crystal Spring, Monument, Ridgeline, Riser, Star, Watchtower, and Wood Thrush Trails and Mill Mountain Greenway. The trail condition issues were further rated by each member as to their severity, considering Safety, Environment, and User Experience. The results and priorities for maintenance are discussed in 5.4 Recommendations for Maintenance Priorities and Improvements. /W 34 �" R9nTO E ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION Figure 5.1: Mill Mountain Trail Condition Form 5.2 METHOD FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAILS BUILT SINCE 2005 For trails new to the system since the 2005 Plan, a full assessment was completed using the form developed for the 2005 Plan and the 2010 Carvins Cove Trail Plan. This form requires wheeling each trail, recording trail grades, sidehill grade, width, surface, and conditions. It allows computation of the percent of the trail which meets standards in terms of grade, width, and Half Rule. These items are described in detail in Section 4.3.3 for those readers who would like to learn more about trail construction and theory. This assessment was completed for Sidewinder, Understory, Fern Park, and Virginia Pine Loop. A sample form is shown below. Mill Mountain Trail Trail Name: Mill Limited Extensive 3= Major 4= Repairs Hazardous Minor Minor Repairs Repairs Needed Condit' Mountain Trail Condition Form Date of Review I ITrail Length JAssessment Team �,�° / /� / �0\ab �• �� oy y �y p a y q� b y o y .�. ,boy /� Q�Q °'y y0 ycA� rco "° ,<100 Trail Name Trail Termini Trail Junctions Dad Junctions Attractions /Detractions S c a e 0= Good Condition Section 1: From Connector Tr. to Fish. Parkway 1333' - Overall Conditio Sum of Grades Sum of Surface Sum of Width Wood : 2 ft Gravel 2 -4 ft. Cinder 4.1 -8 ft. Hard soil 8.1 -12 ft Soft soil >12 ft. Trail )unctions: 0- 5 %£ 6 -10 Assessment Team Specific issues on Section 1 and approximate location 11 -15 16 -20 21 -30 >30 % Station (R) Tread Width (in) Tread X- slope - % =in • h =out Hillside Slope% Surface Grade (± %) Feat. No. Feat. Station Trailt View Cond. 1--Good 5 =Bad Feature Type, Materials, Description, Details, Needs u 0 Figure 5.1: Mill Mountain Trail Condition Form 5.2 METHOD FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAILS BUILT SINCE 2005 For trails new to the system since the 2005 Plan, a full assessment was completed using the form developed for the 2005 Plan and the 2010 Carvins Cove Trail Plan. This form requires wheeling each trail, recording trail grades, sidehill grade, width, surface, and conditions. It allows computation of the percent of the trail which meets standards in terms of grade, width, and Half Rule. These items are described in detail in Section 4.3.3 for those readers who would like to learn more about trail construction and theory. This assessment was completed for Sidewinder, Understory, Fern Park, and Virginia Pine Loop. A sample form is shown below. Mill Mountain Trail Trail Name: Assessment Form Date JTt ail Length I IH3if rule Exceeds 1/2 rule Trail Start: Attractions /Detractions Trail End: Sum of Grades Sum of Surface Sum of Width Wood : 2 ft Gravel 2 -4 ft. Cinder 4.1 -8 ft. Hard soil 8.1 -12 ft Soft soil >12 ft. Trail )unctions: 0- 5 %£ 6 -10 Assessment Team 11 -15 16 -20 21 -30 >30 % Station (R) Tread Width (in) Tread X- slope - % =in • h =out Hillside Slope% Surface Grade (± %) Feat. No. Feat. Station Trailt View Cond. 1--Good 5 =Bad Feature Type, Materials, Description, Details, Needs u 0 Figure 5.2: Mill Mountain Trail Assessment Form While completing these assessments, each team took pictures and updated GPS information if needed. The results of these assessments are discussed in Section 5.3 with data included in Appendix A. 35 ROANOKE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN 5.3 DESCRIPTIONS AND CONDITIONS OF CURRENT TRAILS The existing official trails on Mill Mountain are those included in the 2005 Plan and those approved by the City for construction since then. These official trails are signed, blazed, and depicted on the City trail map and kiosks. Members from the Team assessed each trail using the forms in Section 5.1 or Section 5.2, depending on when the trail was built. After the assessment, Task Force members gathered to discuss the findings of the assessment team on each trail. Below are the findings from these assessments combined with assessments done in 2018 for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. All assessment sheets can be found in Appendix A. 1. Big Sunny: Much of this trail is on an old roadbed, making it wider than most trails in the Park. Overall, Big Sunny is in good condition. The area under the power line has freeze thaw issues during winter and can be one of the muddier spots on the mountain. The end near Robin Hood Road, SE needs to have the inside drain re- established and some grade reversals installed, as there are water issues. Annually, brushing back is required in the power line area and between Robin Hood and the Riser intersection. 2. Crystal Spring: Crystal Spring Trail is a wide, gravel access along a sewer line that connects Ivy Street, SE to Woodcliff Road, SE near Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Overall, the tread is in good condition, with the trail only needing minor brushing back. On the Ivy Street, SE side, the gate is damaged from wind storms in 2018 and is not functional. This trail also has wayfinding issues on both ends and needs improved signage on surface streets from adjacent trails and Mill Mountain Greenway. 3. Fern Park Trail: Fern Park trail is a connection from Fern Park on Jefferson Street, SE to Yellow Mountain Road, SE and the Chestnut Ridge Trail system managed by the National Park Service. This trail is multi -use singletrack on City property and open to hike and horse user groups only on National Park Service property. There are some invasive species that tend to overtake the trail in the summer months and cause a need for brushing back and a tree identification project that needs to be freshened up. Additionally, the low -lying area under the power line tends to be muddy and could use some repair due to drainage issues. 4. Mill Mountain Greenway: The greenway runs along Walnut Avenue, either on the sidewalk or in the street, to Sylvan Road, SE. From there, the greenway follows "the old switchback road" up to the Discovery Center with a multiuse trail connection to the Star. As it climbs Prospect Road, SE, the greenway shares the road with a few residential landowners, crossing under the old tollbooth, which was restored in 2010, and then under the switchback bridge. The greenway is a paved City street from Walnut to the Discovery Center. The street is on a very steep sidehill and is lined most of the way with a three foot stone wall. The road surface, stone wall, and guardrails have maintenance issues due to subsidence and falling trees, and the greenway lacks wayfinding and amenities expected by the public and present on other greenways in the system. 5. Monument: Monument is the most popular downhill trail of the multi -use trails at Mill Mountain. It is rocky in character and drains well. There are also two areas (one near the top of we-o' 136 rnTN E ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION the climb and the other at the bottom near Sylvan) that have invasive species that need to be trimmed back twice a year. This trail has the most potential for user conflict and injury due to hikers and dog walkers enjoying it while mountain bikers approach at high speeds downhilling it. 6. Ridgeline: Ridgeline Trail connects the Mill Mountain Greenway and Discovery Center to Understory and Riser Trails as well as Yellow Mountain Road, SE and the Chestnut Ridge Trail system. Much of the trail is in good condition, but there are a few problem spots. The grassy area near the Discovery Center has trail braiding and often mud. There is a row of invasive species that need to be trimmed back twice a year near the top. There are some areas of erosion near the switchback that should also be monitored. The section of trail on National Park Service property is fall line and wide /braided. 7. Riser: Riser provides a connection between Big Sunny and Ridgeline for trail users on the downtown side of the mountain. At this time, the only issues are that it tends to hold leaves in the fall and winter and some re- benching is needed near Ridgeline. Task Force Members assessing Virginia Pine Trail, July 2019 8. Sidewinder: Sidewinder is one of the newer trails on Mill Mountain. Built in 2015, the tread overall is in good shape. There was a sizeable oak tree down on this trail when this Plan was started, but it was removed by City staff in December of 2019. 9. Star: The Star Trail is the most popular hiking trail at Mill Mountain. It was the first official built trail and gets more use than any other trail. Because of this, there are some issues with trail braiding, switchback cutting and poaching by bike riders. The intersection signage with Wood Thrush is good and the tread is in good shape as well. In the lower section from Wood Thrush 37 I w- !9nTO E 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN tojB Fishburn Parkway, there are several areas with metal trash, bricks, and other refuse sticking up into the trail tread. Approaching the intersection with JB Fishburn Parkway, the stairs on the lower end have been braided around by mountain bikers. The crosswalk as you hike across )B Fishburn Parkway has faded and should be repainted. The next stretch of trail fromJB Fishburn to Monument has several sections with trail braiding around trees. From Monument to the top, there are several more sections of trail braiding, and some extensive switchback cutting. The switchbacks are very eroded and have large rocks in the tread. There is ample land to run the trail out farther and possibly eliminate the s -turn switchback section. In the last year, there has been a flagged social trail that keeps reappearing, crossing the Star Trail corridor multiple times. It has been removed by staff or volunteers three times and it keeps reappearing. 10.Star -Wood Thrush Connector: The Star -Wood Thrush Connector was built to provide a trail parallel to the gravel road to the water tower, which is managed by the Western Virginia Water Authority (WVWA). At the time of the 2005 Trails Plan, trail users had to use the gravel road, which often has significant erosion issues. Staff works with the WVWA to address the issues on the road, which impact the entrance to the Riverland Road Trailhead. The Connector Trail has a few muddy spots and some debris emergent from the landfill, but its biggest issue is invasive species, including privet and kudzu. The alignment is good and preferred by trail users to the gravel road, but in the summer months extra maintenance of vegetation is required. 11. Understory: Understory Trail was built in 2015 and 2016 as a connector from Mill Mountain Greenway to Ridgeline Trail. It helps to create a top -of- the - mountain loop for hikers and a more advanced trail for mountain bikers. There is some re- benching needed where bikers were going around the more technical features, but overall the trail is in good shape. Task Force Members assessing Understory Trail, July 2019 38 R9n2!KE ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION 12.Virginia Pine: Virginia Pine Trail starts at Wood Thrush Trail and follows a finger ridge and old road bed to Hartsook Boulevard, SE. Initially, the trail was a point to point, but, in 2016, an adjacent, eroded road bed was modified into single track and the trail became a lollipop. The trail is intermediate in difficulty, but the signage is not consistent, being green circle in some places and blue square in others. The two switchbacks are in good shape, but should be monitored in case of cutting in the future. The old road bed needs to be monitored for erosion issues and impacts on neighbors during seasons of heavy rains. 13.WoodThrush: Wood Thrush Trail was built in 2007 to link multiple old road beds and provide a continuous trail on the Garden City side of the mountain. Originally designed to go to Yellow Mountain Road, the trail has terminated for many years at the Mill Mountain Spur Road, pending Blue Ridge Parkway approval. The extension to Yellow Mountain Road, SE is now included in the Parkway Trail Plan, which should allow the establishment of that connection. Wood Thrush connects to Sidewinder and Virginia Pine Trails, providing connectivity to the Garden City neighborhood. Near the water tower, there is a significant social trail to a homeless camp near the power line. There are areas where Wood Thrush is steep and braided, areas that need to be gargoyled (or blocked off); and areas that could use tread repair due to mud and erosion. 14.Social Trails: There are several social trails that were identified during trail assessments for the 2021 Amendment. Social trails are created by users, have not been sanctioned by the City, and are not maintained. These include ones off of Wood Thrush near the Water Tower, off Wood Thrush before the muddy spot, from the Star overlook to Watchtower trail, from the top of Star Trail down beyond the switchbacks, from Ridgeline down to the Blue Ridge Parkway Spur Road, and from Virginia Pine to the house near Garden City. The two social trails off of Wood Thrush could be realigned and incorporated into new trail corridors 8 and 9 (See 6.2). For routes to private property, staff should reach out to the homeowners about the liability of managing a private connection to the trail system, and discuss closing these access points. The ones up at the Star overlook should be closed to prevent erosion and maintain landscaping. The one from the top intersecting the Star Trail should be addressed with Corridor Number 16 as discussed in Section 6.2. Staff should reach out to the NPS regarding the social trail off of Ridgeline to determine a solution 39 I ROANOKE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN Task Force Members assessing trails 5.4 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE PRIORITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS ON CURRENT TRAILS The chart below summarizes maintenance priorities and recommended improvements for current trails and the Mill Mountain Greenway. Table 5A Recommendations for Maintenance Priorities and Improvements Trail Name Recommendations 1. Add small wayfinding maps on both ends. 2. Add wayfinding from Robin Hood end to Fern Park Trail through neighborhood. 3. Brush back regularly. Big Sunny 4. Address water runoff concerns onto Robin Hood Road, SE. 5. Continue tread repair near the rootball. 6. Develop invasive species management plan and removal. 7. Add a mutt mitt station with a trash can near Mill Mountain Greenway, 1. Extend wayfinding to Sylvan Road, SE /Mill Mountain Greenway. Crystal Spring 2. Fix broken gate (gate fixed by staff in April 2020). 3. Brush back annually. 1. Armor areas where tread is muddy. 2. Re -bench areas with too much outslope. 3. Develop invasive species management plan and removal. Fern Park 4. Update kiosk maps— remove incorrect portrait maps for new standard and whole system maps. 5. Install signs at the top and bottom of the trail. 6. Inventory, update, and replace tree identification signs. 7. Allow mountain bike use. �- 140 ROANOKE ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION Table 5.4, Continued: Recommendations for Maintenance Priorities and Improvements 4 1 I ROANOKE 1. Repair the stone wall along Prospect Road, SE section. 2. Unblock and repair culverts along the Prospect Road, SE section. 3. Mill and repave. 4. Install crosswalks and curb cuts along Walnut from Hamilton Terrace, SE to Sylvan Road, SE. 5. Address erosion from Discovery Center Parking Area down towards Understory Trail. 6. Explore paving the top loop from the Star overlook to the parking lot past the Star Trail. 7. Repair guardrail along Prospect Road, SE section. 8. Cut back growth at Star overlook annually. 9. Address sediment on the trail tread near Rockledge overlook. Mill 10. Regularly schedule leaf removal from zoo entrance to Watchtower intersection. Mountain Greenway 11. Design and install wayfinding signage: "No vehicle access to Mill Mountain Star." 12. Design and install wayfinding signage: " Greenway open to cars" on lower stretch. 13. Switchback bridge — evaluate mineral deposits, get inspection schedule from engineering. 14. Add animal proof trashcans along greenway in park. 15. Develop invasive species management plan and removal. 16. Add kiosks and wayfinding. 17. Add mile markers. 18. Replace current bollards to Parks and Recreation standard design. 19. Add art along the greenway. 20. Replace missing leash law signs. 1. Add water diverters on downhill sections. 2. Add a kiosk and animal proof trashcan at the top near the Big Bikes art (kiosk installed 2020). Monument 3. Develop invasive species management plan and removal. 4. Repair broken wayfinding signage. 5. Design and install better wayfinding signage from the Ridgeline /Riser 4 way to Monument trail. 4 1 I ROANOKE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN Table 5.4, Continued: Recommendations for Maintenance Priorities and Improvements Star -Wood 1. Incorporate as part of Wood Thrush trail. All maintenance priorities identified during the Thrush assessment are listed below under "Wood Thrush." Connector Irk 142 ROANOKE 1. Work with the National Park Service (NPS) to reroute the fall line section on Morrison Street, SE /Yellow Mountain Road, SE end. 2. Repair tread in switchback near Understory . 3. Add a technical rock garden feature above the switchback near Understory to slow down users and reduce erosion through the switchback. 4. Assess and address the social trail to the Blue Ridge Parkway Spur Road on NPS land. 5. Install wayfinding signage on Morrison Street, SE end. Ridgeline 6. Add water diverters and grade reversals on City land section above NPS fall line section. 7. Develop invasive species management plan and removal. 8. Deberm the section near Riser and Understory. 9. Examine the migrating trail line through the grassy area near the Discovery Center for a better solution. 10. Add small maps at Morrison Street, SE and at the intersection with Riser. 11. Revise the tree identification project to have information and not just a number. 1. Install better erosion control at the intersection with Ridgeline. Riser 2. Smooth out the approach to Big Sunny. 3. Design and better wayfinding signage from the Ridgeline /Riser 4 way to Monument Trail. 1. Remove large deadfall at the top (done by staff December 2019). 2. Address rock removal in technical areas. Sidewinder 3. Buff out bottom end of berm on the top turn from deadfall reroute (done by staff December 2019). 4. Add a small map at the top. 1. Address trail braiding /widening /erosion throughout. 2. Address drainage coming off the parking lot that is damaging the double switchback area. 3. Implement water diversion on fall line areas. 4. Address tread repair from Water Tower to JB Fishburn Parkway where there is landfill debris in the tread. Star 5. Develop invasive species management plan and removal. 6. Remove bench graffiti and repair all benches (done by staff January 2020). 7. Assess and address the social trail at the top around the stairs. 8. Armor the muddy sections on the Water Tower to JB Fishburn Parkway section. 9. Change use from Wood Thrush to JB Fishburn Parkway to allow mountain bikes on this lower stretch. Star -Wood 1. Incorporate as part of Wood Thrush trail. All maintenance priorities identified during the Thrush assessment are listed below under "Wood Thrush." Connector Irk 142 ROANOKE ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION Table 5.4, Continued: Recommendations for Maintenance Priorities and Improvements 43 ROANOKE 1. Repair tread in technical trail areas to address braiding and rock removal. 2. Address gravel runoff issue near Ridgeline intersection from the zoo road above. 3. Improve benching at the x -ing with Mill Mountain Greenway, just beyond the powerline. Understory 4. Add a small map at the intersection with the Mill Mountain Greenway. 5. Develop invasive species management plan and removal. 6. Deberm the tread near Ridgeline. 7. Install interpretive signs at the old incline site. 1. Add water diverters throughout. 2. Add a kiosk with map at Hartsook Boulevard, SE entrance. 3. Address stormwater runoff near Hartsook Boulevard, SE. Virginia Pine 4. Add a new technical trail feature. 5. Address the social trail from the sub - division. 6. Add wayfinding from Virginia Pine to Garden City Greenway. 1. Address litter, trash and broken glass near the top of the trail. 2. Address erosion near the top of the trail— stairs or water diversion. Watchtower 3. Address social trails from the Star overlook platform. 4. Add a small map at the intersection with Mill Mountain Greenway. S. Improve connection to the Star Overlook. 1. Changge all signs, maps, kiosks and language to reflect Wood Thrush extending all the way to Riverland Road Trailhead. 2. Address landfill items in tread surface on lower section. 3. Develop invasive species management plan and removal (removal started Fall 2020). 4. Address muddy areas in tread near the intersection with the Star trail, low crossings, and Wood near the Blue Ridge Parkway Spur Road intersection. Thrush 5. Add grade reversals and water diverters throughout. 6. Address erosion on the steep slope near the intersection with Sidewinder. Explore a reroute of this area. 7. Close social trails near the Water Tower. 8. Add a small map at the intersection with the Blue Ridge Parkway Spur Road. 9. Address the leaner and dead tree near the first low crossing. 43 ROANOKE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN 5.5 TRAIL USES, DIFFICULTY RATINGS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS The 2005 Plan suggested trail uses and difficulty ratings for those trails based on assessment data and input from the team members. Allowed uses were based on sustainability given the terrain and proximity to neighborhoods. Trail difficulty can vary by mode of travel, so the assigned rating in the 2005 Plan could vary. Over time and as new trails were built, staff assigned uses and difficulty ratings for new trails. It became more practical to have an average difficulty rating compared to other trails in the region as well as what was on the mountain. This more simplistic system still allowed users to make informed decisions, minimized risk and injury, and improved a trail user's experience in the park. Trail uses and difficulty rating for the current trails can be found on the Mill Mountain Trail Map on page 18. The Task Force recommends continuing current trail difficulty ratings on current trails. The Task Force, researching other trail networks and thinking of management strategies moving forward, recommends that the previous trail uses and difficulty ratings continue with only modest modifications. The Task Force examined use patterns and connectivity and concluded the lower section of the Star Trail from JB Fishburn Parkway to Wood Thrush is an important connection for mountain bikers and should be open to that use. The Star -Wood Thrush Connector, assessed by the Task Force, seemed out of place as a standalone trail and should be incorporated into the Wood Thrush Trail to provide continuity. The Task Force examined use on Fern Park Trail and determined it also needed to be open to mountain bikes for connectivity from South Roanoke Neighborhood to the Mill Mountain Trail System. Table 5.5: Trail Use by Group Trail Big Sunny Hikers ✓ Mountain Bikers ✓ Equestrians ✓ Crystal Spring ✓ ✓ Fern ✓ ✓ Monument ✓ ✓ ✓ Ridgeline ✓ ✓ ✓ Riser ✓ ✓ ✓ Sidewinder ✓ ✓ ✓ Star —Lower (Wood Thrush to JB Fishburn Parkway) ✓ ✓ Star —Upper OB Fishburn Parkway to top) ✓ Understory ✓ ,/ ,/ Virginia Pine ✓ ✓ ✓ Watchtower ✓ Wood Thrush (Includes Connector trail) ✓ ✓ ✓ Mill Mountain Greenway ✓ ✓ ✓ Mew IROANOKE 44 ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION 45 I R9=N ! 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN Task Force Member Assessing Corridor 4, December 2019 ChapterSix EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS FOR NEW TRAILS 6.1 DESCRIPTION OF NEW TRAIL PROPOSALS AND METHOD OF ASSESSMENT New trails and neighborhood connections were proposed by staff, Task Force Members, and through public input methods. The chart below and map on the following page take into account corridors that could accommodate a new trail or connection. Priority numbers are listed next to the corridor description. These were assigned by the Task Force based on difficulty of construction, feasibility, financial and labor resources, demand from users, interest of volunteers, essential connections for improved loops and connectivity to neighborhoods, and last but not least, sustainability. All proposed new trails and corridors were assessed on site by a group of at least two Task Force and /or Subject Matter Experts. 46 ROANOKE ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION Table 6.1: New Trail and New Corridor Assessment Findings and Recommendations Corridor Description Priority South Roanoke Neighborhood Connection: Jefferson Street, SW to Crystal 3 1 Spring Trail 2 Crystal Spring to Big Sunny 3 3 Mill Mountain Greenway near Toll Booth to Monument Trail 3 4 Star Trail Crossing of JB Fishburn Parkway to bottom of Monument Trail 2 Alley between Riverland Road, SE and Walnut Avenue, SE to Riverland 2 5 Road TH 6 Lower Knob area near Riverland Road 1 7 Water Tower /Powerline Area 1 8 Sidewinder to Wood Thrush 2 9 Garden City Neighborhood Connection: Hartsook Boulevard, SE to Wood 2 Thrush 10 Garden City Neighborhood Connection: Estates Road, SE to Wood Thrush 1 11 Garden City Neighborhood Connection: Crown Point Road, SE to 2 Powerline /Water Tower Area 12 Garden City Neighborhood Connection: Crown Point Road, SE to Wood 2 Thrush 13 South Roanoke Neighborhood Connection: Fern Park to Big Sunny 1 14 Top to Bottom Trail Open to Bikes 2 15 Blue Ridge Parkway Connection: Wood Thrush to Yellow Mountain Road, 1 SE Task Force Member Assessing Corridor 8, January 2020 47 I -- .__. _.- -- w ROANOKE R ©ANC)KE glop i K t a 13 I m m 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN r ••� ■fir Map Legend 15 _ Existing Greeriway atiririat hrk Ceased anil Existing Trail Mill Mountain Par* WVWA Property Roads Private Lands %/" New Proposed Tray �� New On Street Connection Mill Mountain Trail Plan New Trail and Corridor Map 2021 Figure 6.1 Mill Mountain Trail Plan New Trail and Corridor Map 2021 ROANO KF ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION 6.2 FEASIBILITY AND RECOMMENDATIONS Below are feasibility and recommendations for new trails and connections for Mill Mountain. All trails and connections suggested are multi -use and bi- directional unless noted otherwise. 1. South Roanoke Neighborhood Connection:Jefferson Street, SW to Crystal Spring Trail: The Task Force members examining this corridor found it to be steeper than originally envisioned from looking at maps. This trail would need some switchbacks in the forested area and a sidewalk along Yellow Mountain Road SE to tie into Jefferson Street SW. The WVWA has requested some spacing from their retaining wall and fenced areas in the construction of this trail. Include this as a future corridor in the plan as a neighborhood connection for South Roanoke, recognizing it will be a steep connection. Staff will need to coordinate with WVWA for layout and easement for this corridor. Priority: 3 2. Crystal Spring to Big Sunny: This corridor proved to have steeper topography than originally thought. Team members examining this corridor felt a connection is possible, but there will be multiple switchbacks and hand built trail to accommodate sensitive soils and large trees is a must. Priority:3 3. Mill Mountain Greenway near Toll Booth to Monument Trail: The Task Force members examining this trail found it more feasible than originally thought. There are numerous invasive plants and vines, but there is a well - graded old roadbed from the toll booth to a sewer man hole and then good sidehill grades to a connection on Monument. The recommendation is to include this corridor in the plan, but to hand build the trail due to sensitive forest structure in the area per the Urban Forestry Section in the Parks Division. Priority: 3 4. Star Trail Crossing of JB Fishburn Parkway to the Bottom of the Monument Trail: This corridor provides connectivity from the Wood Thrush Trail to Monument Trail with the reclassification of the Star Trail as multi -use on the lower end. It helps eliminate the need for users to be on JB Fishburn Parkway and expands loop options on the mountain. There is a good old road grade near road crossing through invasive species groves and large rock and scree fields as the corridor nears Monument. Due to the large trees in the area and a need to preserve a sensitive forest ecosystem, this corridor is hand build only per the Urban Forestry Section of Parks Division. Priority:2 S. Alley Between Riverland Road, SE and Walnut Avenue, SE to Riverland Road Trailhead: Originally, this was proposed as two corridors with a connection to 9th Street, SE. However, upon examination, Task Force members suggest combining corridors 5 and 6 since there is not a feasible connection to 9th Street, SE at Riverland Road, SE. The connection at 9th Street, SE is not feasible due to steep grades and erosion issues from stormwater runoff in the area. The character of the feasible and proposed corridor includes constructing sidehill trail from the alley to the first switchback at Wood Thrush roughly paralleling Riverland Road, SE. The recommendation is to include in the plan with attention to homeless and stormwater concerns in the area. Priority: 2 49 I mrl RO79 E 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN 6. Lower Knob Area near Riverland Road, SE: This corridor was proposed through public input originally to connect Wood Thrush with Riverland Road, SE near 9th Street, SE. Upon examination by Task Force members, there is a landfill in this area which restricts excavation and grading from Wood Thrush or the Star Trail. The knob destination has great views and good access from the Star Trail /JB Fishburn Parkway intersection near the old Hartsook driveway and foundation. Old terracing and sidehill built trail could make a lariat style trail to an overlook. This trail needs to be hand built due to the old landfill, historic foundations, and steep grades. The Task Force recommends inclusion in the plan, but only as described above. Priority: 1 7. Water Tower /Powerline Area: Upon a visit from Task Force members, this was deemed a very feasible area for new trail. There is potential to do a hub and spoke machine -built trail area to connect to Wood Thrush Trail, Riverland Road Trailhead and Garden City neighborhood. There are two very established homeless camps in the area that will be impacted by the construction of this corridor and staff will need to coordinate with police and Homeless Assistance Team in design and construction. The corridor is most feasible for machine -built mountain bike trails, the Task Force recommends they be built as such. Priority: 1 8. Sidewinder to Wood Thrush: Task Force members examining the corridor on foot felt a sustainable sidehill trail is feasible if the new trail intersects near the bottom of Sidewinder rather than the top. The best intersection with Wood Thrush is near the bottom of the downhill near the first bridge, as examined by the team. There are two sizeable homeless camps in this area, necessitating staff and volunteers to work closely with Roanoke Police Department and the Homeless Assistance Team. This trail will be hand built through the corridor due to a sensitive forest structure per the Urban Forestry Section of Parks Division. Priority: 2 9. Garden City Neighborhood Connection: Hartsook Boulevard, SE to Wood Thrush: Upon examining the corridor, Task Force members felt the best intersection with Virginia Pine is about 300 yards from Hartsook Boulevard, SE due to topographical restrictions. This corridor has a great open forest, healthy large well- spaced trees, and moderate topography. The best place to connect to Wood Thrush is near the intersection with Sidewinder. Priority: 2 10.Garden City Neighborhood Connection: Estates Road, SE to Wood Thrush: From Estates Road, SE, this corridor follows the old road bed toward Wood Thrush, and then should veer north on a new side hill bench cut trail to a connection with Wood Thrush between Sidewinder and the second bridge. Priority:1 11.Garden City Neighborhood Connection: Crown Point Road, SE to Powerline /Water Tower area: An old road bed off of Crown Point Road, SE extends toward the "Contour Road" (2005 Plan). It is possible to use some of Contour Road to get up towards the Powerline /Water Tower area, but some traversing to meet sustainable grade is required. This trail needs to be bi- directional and multi -use to serve the most users in the park and neighborhood. Priority: 2 12. Garden City Neighborhood Connection: Crown Point Road, SE to Wood Thrush: This corridor follows an old road bed near Crown Point Road, SE to an area where a sidehill bi- directional multi -use trail would be built to intersect with Wood Thrush near where corridor 9 would take off. Priority: 2 50 ROANOKE ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION 13. South Roanoke Neighborhood Connection: Fern Park to Big Sunny: Several residents in the South Roanoke Neighborhood asked specifically for this corridor to be examined and included in the plan. The current social trail is eroded, fall line, and in need of storm water mitigation. Task Force members met with the Transportation Division, reviewed the crossing of Yellow Mountain Road, SE, and deemed it appropriate. The Transportation Division is willing to sign the bike /pedestrian crossing, but not paint a crosswalk at the location due to sight lines for vehicle stopping. Wayfinding signage needs to be installed along Nottingham Road, SE and an access trail from Fern Park needs to be designed and built to Yellow Mountain Road, SE. Priority: 1 14.Top to Bottom Trail Open to Mountain Bikes: This corridor was a proposal from Blue Ridge Off Road Cyclists for machine built switchbacks from the Star down the mountain towards Monument. Task Force members examined the corridor with several subject matter experts and concluded that corridor is not feasible due to unstable soils and the impact a machine would have on the trees in the Scenic Protection Area of the conservation easement. Other options for a top to bottom mountain bike only trail were explored. A start at the top could work with a hand built single track trail through the steeper area on a sidehill and then have the corridor head south on the mountain towards Monument. Staff and proposers need to review other alignments and work together to consider soils, trees, and sustainability. This area is on the map as a shaded area but not included in the plan as proposed by the public, but there is potential in the area with more work outside the scope of the Task Force. Priority: 2 15.Blue Ridge Parkway Connection: Wood Thrush to Yellow Mountain Road, SE: This corridor is identified in Roanoke Valley Blue Ridge Parkway Management Plan 2015 as an opportunity to connect the Mill Mountain trail system to Yellow Mountain Road, SE. The sidehill grade and forest structure through here support a viable connection and the neighboring private property owner is supportive of the corridor. Priority: 1 6.3 TRAILS PROPOSED BUT NOT ADOPTED INTO THE PLAN Original Incline Corridor: The original incline was a tram with tracks and overhead wiring. The only remnants on the mountain of the original structure include concrete abutments near the Zoo and Understory Trail. There is no existing scarred land and there are now big trees in the original corridor. The hillside grades are very steep in this area of the mountain, over 50% in some places, and even the suggested staircase from public input would be difficult and expensive. There is significant existing erosion under the parallel power -line, which was considered as an alternate location by Task Force members who examined the corridor on foot. Any construction would be difficult at this grade due to runoff, sediment, and then subsequent maintenance. Either location would require AEP to modify an existing easement in that area, which is unlikely at this time. The Task Force recommendation is to not include this corridor in the plan at all. 51 ROANOKE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN 6.4 NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS Throughout the public input process, the Task Force received requests for better connections to Mill Mountain from adjacent neighborhoods. Some of these connections are able to be done as natural surface trails and are listed in Section 6.3. Others are street connections, spanning areas where trail construction cannot occur or does not make sense, due to it being in the right of way. The connections described below are also on the map on page 47 and are indicated with a dotted line rather than a solid line. • Connection of Garden City Greenway to Virginia Pine Trail via Hartsook Boulevard, SE: This neighborhood connection will help trail users navigate from Garden City Greenway through the neighborhood on Hartsook Boulevard, SE to the trailhead at the Virginia Pine Trail. • Connection of Fern Park Trail to Big Sunny Trail via Nottingham Road, SE and Robin Hood Road, SE: This neighborhood connection will allow for an on -road connection from Fern Park to Big Sunny Trail, allowing for a popular loop with hikers in the neighborhood to be signed and improved. • Connection of Proposed Corridor 10 on Estates Road, SE to Garden City Greenway: This neighborhood connection will help trail users navigate from Garden City Greenway through the neighborhood on Hartsook Boulevard, SE, Rosemary Avenue, SE and Estates Road, SE to proposed corridor 10. • Connection of Proposed Corridors 11 and 12 on Crown Point Boulevard, SE to Garden City Greenway: This neighborhood connection will help trail users navigate from Garden City Greenway through the neighborhood on Crown Point Boulevard, SE to proposed corridors 11 and 12. • Connection of Riverland Road Trailhead to Garden City Greenway: This neighborhood connection received funding from the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) for completing the connection near Dollar General to the Riverland Road Trailhead as well as an expansion of the parking lot at the trailhead. This connection is the only safe way to get trail users from the 9th Street, SE area and Roanoke River Greenway to Mill Mountain Park. It will consist of an 8' wide concrete trail adjacent to the road leading to the entrance to the trailhead as well as wayfinding all the way back to Garden City Greenway, Roanoke River Greenway, and the 9th Street, SE area, including the bus stop closest to Mill Mountain Park at 9th Street, SE and River Road, SE. • Connection of Proposed Corridor 5 to Ivy Street, SE to Mill Mountain Greenway: This neighborhood connection will help users navigate from the alley at the end of proposed corridor S out to Ivy Street, SE and over to Walnut Avenue, SE and Mill Mountain Greenway. Citizens requested better wayfinding signage, delineated bicycle and pedestrian travel lanes and/ or sidewalks to help trail users make loops or access the park via the above listed neighborhood connections. Below are some examples of what these connections may look like in the future with wayfinding signage being the minimum and the renderings below as an ideal design standard. Rr O I 52 ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION - -- ........ .... �._....__, STRIP $TANOAkD Cci Figure 6.4.A: Neighborhood Connection with Concrete Sidewalk and Vegetated Median SW VIRGINIA NATIVE Pt ANTINGS 4 9. 4'CONCRETE 2'STONE AGGREGATE - 7 -`-STANDARD CG -2 Figure 6.4.13: Neighborhood Connection with Concrete Sidewalk and Curb 53 I I- ROANOKE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN Mountain bikers enjoying the Mill Mountain trail system Chapter Seven I TRAIL MANAGEMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS 7.1 OPERATIONS AND OVERSIGHT Trail management on Mill Mountain has evolved over the last two decades. In the late 1990s, volunteers and the Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator played a significant role in advocating to City Council for legitimate trails on Mill Mountain with assistance from Urban Forestry staff. With the addition of the Discovery Center on Mill Mountain in 2001, staff working on the mountain took an interest in the trails and joined the trail and greenway partners in developing the 2005 Trails Plan. Volunteers continued to build trails after the plan, coordinated through Pathfinders for Greenways, the Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator, and staff at the Discovery Center. In response to the region's growing focus on trails, a Trails Specialist position was created in the Outdoor Section of Parks and Recreation in 2013 to work with volunteer groups and manage the natural surface trail systems at Mill Mountain, Carvins Cove, and Fishburn Park. The Trails Specialist took on management responsibilities such as coordinating volunteer days, reporting volunteer hours, managing projects, and training volunteers. In 2019, this position was moved into the Parks Division and took on the responsibilities of managing the greenways as well. The Trails and Greenways Coordinator (Coordinator) supervises a staff of four full time and two part time positions to help with maintenance of the greenways and trail system. �- I 54 Tn9! E ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION Figure 7.1: Roanoke Parks and Recreation Trails and Greenways Section Structure 2021 There are two volunteer organizations that have a vested interest in the current and future trail system on Mill Mountain and represent the interests of trail users — Roanoke Valley Greenways, including Pathfinders for Greenways and the Greenway Commission, and Blue Ridge Off Road Cyclists (BROC, formerly Roanoke Chapter of IMBA). For the 2021 Amendment, both organizations have representation and a voice in the future of the system. The Coordinator manages maintenance and new construction with staff and with the two volunteer organizations, in conjunction with department leadership for approval of new construction proposals. The Task Force for this Amendment recommends that the City continue funding the greenways and trails staff and continue using volunteers for trail construction and maintenance. 7.2 USER CONFLICT AND MANAGEMENT ISSUES Any trail system that serves a variety of user groups may have inherent conflict. The Task Force and Roanoke Parks and Recreation staff recognize this and hear the numerous public input comments and suggestions for solutions. This section will outline major themes and suggestions for implementation, as well as inclusion or exclusion from the plan. 7.2.1 MOUNTAIN BIKE ONLYTRAILS Trails open only to mountain bikes were requested at public input meetings and in comment forms by some mountain bikers. The desire for these trails to be machine built, single use and single 551 ROANOKE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN direction limited the Task Force on recommendations due to machine impacts on soils and forest canopy as well as the steep grades that exist on Mill Mountain. Corridor 7, the area off of Wood Thrush Trail near the water tower, was identified as the best place for machine built trail due to low value pine forests, compactible clay soils, and no disruption to existing loops or user patterns of other user groups. This decision was not made in isolation by Task Force Members, but in consultation with Subject Matter Experts on conservation, parks, forestry, and water management. 7.2.2 MORE TRAILS Numerous trail users expressed a need for "more trail," including easy, hard, technical, flow, and just more trail overall. Seventeen corridors were identified by staff, Task Force Members, and public input. Fifteen of those are feasible and described and charted in Section 6.2. Section 6.3 describes a corridor that was proposed but deemed not feasible and why. Since there are already eleven trails on the mountain and this Amendment proposes fifteen more, the Task Force feels ,'more trail" should be satisfied by implementation of this Amendment. Staff will need to work closely with trail builders to ensure the variety of opportunities requested. 7.2.3 E -BIKES The Mill Mountain trail and greenway system tends to see an equal number of users on bicycle and foot and very minimal horse traffic. State code changed with a new law signed in March 2020, effective in July 2020, redefining a bicycle to include e- bikes. Roanoke City Council held a public hearing in June 2020 where they voted to allow all classes of e -bikes on all natural surface and paved trails and greenways within the City of Roanoke and on lands managed by the City outside of City limits. With this addition, the Task Force reviewed recommendations for trail use and felt no need to change designated use on current trails and re- evaluated proposed new corridors with this in mind. All recommendations reflect legislation as of the time of adoption of this Plan Amendment. 7.2.4 CHANGES TO SPECIFIC TRAILS Public input requested specific maintenance and management priorities and changes and many of these requests are addressed in Section 5.4. Parks and Recreation staff, Task Force members and /or Subject Matter Experts did not feel the following changes were appropriate for the Mill Mountain Trails and Greenway and they are not included in the Amendment as suggestions for implementation. These include: change use of Watchtower Trail from hiker only to multi -use; widen Monument Trail; manage Monument Trail as single direction or alternate days for user groups; remove parking icon from the map near the Big Bikes art since there are only three spaces; separate hike and bike traffic on trails; widen the natural surface trails overall; and utilize more restrictions on existing trails, such as one way, time restrictions for different users groups, and days for different user groups. In terms of managing the Star Trail as multi -use, The Task Force is recommending the Star Trail allow mountain bikes from the intersection with Wood Thrush to JB Fishburn Parkway to allow more connectivity on the mountain for the new corridor proposals that will come to the intersection of JB Fishburn Parkway and the Star Trail. V W7_9 156 R9n ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION 7.2.5 SINGLE USE TRAILS AND TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS The Task Force for this Amendment does not recommend changes in use for existing trails, but does propose that some of the new trails could be single use. The Task Force members and Parks and Recreation staff feel that many of the above suggestions from public comment stem from the multi -use nature of the trail system and the fact that Mill Mountain is currently managed for three user groups— hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. While there is not much equestrian use, the hikers and mountain bikers want their own single use trails to reduce conflict and want the other user group to "behave." Many of the public comments around the above suggestions would significantly impact a user group -- changing loops they are able to do, changing the character of the trail so much so that it would make it dangerous for other user groups, or environmentally impacting the land in a way that is not consistent with the mission of the City and Department or the conservation easement. The conflicts and perception that the other user groups need to "behave" is indication that the park needs to increase education on trail etiquette and expectations for users. (See Section 7.6 for recommendations.) 7.3 VOLUNTEER TRAIL MANAGEMENT PARTNERS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES Roanoke Parks and Recreation recognizes and encourages citizens and users that want to volunteer on the Mill Mountain Trails and Greenway. 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Both of these organizations are 501 c3, non- profits, and have skilled volunteers with a passion and desire to work on trails and greenways in Roanoke. Both of these organizations can lead workdays with a trail crew leader approved by the Trails and Greenways Coordinator. If another self- insured organization is interested in becoming an official trail building partner, they can do so by reaching out to the Trails and Greenways Coordinator for forms, training, and procedures. All volunteers must fill out the volunteer form on page 57 to participate in a workday. This includes all volunteers working with partner organizations. The Coordinator keeps all of the forms on file and manages a volunteer database for Human Resources and Trail Crew Leaders. Volunteers not part of Pathfinders or BROC interested in volunteering can come out to City run trail work days or contact the Coordinator and inquire about small projects or special projects. Groups are also invited to work on trails and greenways on Mill Mountain. Tasks such as trail building, trash cleanup, brushing back overgrowth and installing signage are great teambuilding projects. The Coordinator can setup a special workday for groups. All hours and volunteer release forms need to be turned into the Coordinator at the end of the workday or reported monthly on long term projects. Specialty power equipment such as chainsaws, mini -skid steers, mini - excavators, and brush blades require additional training. For chainsaw operation, volunteers need to attend an 8 hour approved chainsaw safety course, fill out the volunteer form, have a current first aid /CPR card, wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and get approval from the Coordinator before running a chainsaw to clear deadfall on the trail system. All chainsaw operators need to have a second person as a "swamper" to move cut wood and direct trail traffic. All hours for the sawyer and swamper as well as the area cleared need to be reported to the Coordinator. Volunteers interested in removing small deadfall with handsaws only need to fill out the volunteer form, wear the correct PPE, and notify the Coordinator of areas cleared and hours volunteered. Mini -skid steers and mini - excavators require an in -house training put on by Parks and Recreation staff on machine safety and operation, as well as trail building techniques and issues when using a machine. Brush blades require a one hour in house training on safety, operation and PPE. The Task Force for this Amendment recommends the City continue these partners, policies and procedures around volunteer trail management. 7.4 NEW CONSTRUCTION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES This Amendment calls for several new trails and connections to be built. Procedures for doing so are outlined below and can be amended by Roanoke Parks and Recreation staff as necessary. 1. The proposed Trail Crew Leader from the sponsoring volunteer organization flags a proposed trail alignment, fills out the New Park Project Proposal Form and submits the paperwork to the Coordinator. Only trails and connections identified in the 2021 Amendment will be considered. The project proposal should include a map identifying the trail location, a description of the proposed construction methods and resources needed, and a budget identifying sources of funding. I 5 s ROANOKE ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION 2. The Trails and Greenways Coordinator reviews the form and schedules a walk- through of the project flagline with the designated Trail Crew Leader. 3. The Trails and Greenways Coordinator submits the forms and recommendation to department leadership for project approval. 4. If the project is approved, the Trail Crew Leader will be able to proceed in holding workdays in accordance with Section 7.3. All volunteers must fill out a volunteer form and all hours must be reported monthly. Monthly walkthroughs with the Coordinator to monitor project progress are important ways to keep the project within scope and ensure completion to the appropriate standards. Any changes to the scope of the project need to be discussed with the Coordinator in advance. 5. All costs associated with the project should be spelled out in the Park Project Proposal Form. Roanoke Parks and Recreation has limited funds, mostly used for maintenance, and cannot fund many new projects. Volunteer groups should anticipate bearing the bulk of the cost of a new trail or connection. The Coordinator does have hand tools, some machinery and trail design tools and skills that can be provided on a limited basis to help with new construction and design efforts. NEW PROJECT ,� PROPOSAL FORM roe 0"se 'J:. ROANOKE Dae 0.. «naa a «dxd ay PARKS AND RECREATION Section I - General Information Alt — prq tt :.ithm :hc p., ;'f- < nclt,d :ng ,qM of rntry regce..- .nd .PP-1 eh rot.gh :ne 0ep.rt ,:free.. planning.nd Dexloamrm Section 11 - Applicant Information Applic.n:;Org.nrs — N. Main Centatt Name (if .pp!ic. W Applicant :'Organiz.t. or. Mifre:; Work P.— Mo!M'. Phone Emal: Section III - Project Information Propo;.d a tt L :a pCCr s..—n—,it p.ges if eecuc.ry:. ,C,ded. ith N.pcs.: ❑ Shop Dr ;i`igs ❑ Pn.t- ❑ Phctos ❑ S.nF�e: ❑ Change Req..st f .pplic.elei Ixmiz d Listing pf All Attachments I { 5 3 Q G.rz;e of Propo :.l ❑ Apprm.l ❑ garier; Comm<n: ❑ A; Re q�esxed ❑ R.—d DC. ❑ 2eris:cn: ❑ m.ND Ac: ion I: -A:; proiett specific.l!y Ae Fmd in the D.,­­, s CsmPrehen :•re M.s:er N.n? ❑ Y<s ❑ No Ir not. pkv Fo W'A.i W xhe City: Compnstensi.. pl.n eAiz propasat.ddret:e• M..e al: o:f<r C.rf perm Bong re9cire m.n:o u d., fied and .ppr_xf ❑ fe- ❑ Ac H ;p, pleats .x:ach copies a— approved permit:. Section N - Authorized Signatures Fm Office Use 0.h AvMmi.ed 1pn.l'WC: and {p.rpv.l Wk tip. rN•n:ng e•d'ux'opmtnt admieitVYm: p.y D-1 of hrYS and 0.ecro tiva: D.. Figure 7.4: Park Project Proposal Form The Task Force for this Amendment recommends the City continue these new construction policies and procedures. 59 I ;vim 9nTO E - 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN 7.5 MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING While no trail is maintenance -free, the Mill Mountain trails are the lowest maintenance trails in the Roanoke Parks and Recreation system. Part of this has to do with the rocky nature of the soil, quality construction, and dedicated staff and volunteers who do regular maintenance to prevent long term issues. Greenway Ambassadors regularly patrol the Mill Mountain Greenway, in addition to other greenways in the system. They send monthly reports to the Coordinator and do small tasks such as picking up trash and trimming back brush. Several trail volunteers also hike the Mill Mountain Trails monthly, taking care of small items like brushing back and trash collection, but also hand sawing dead and down trees, and doing small tread repair projects. These volunteers are a valuable tool to the City as they are the passionate citizen eyes and ears for the system and take care of much of the light and regular maintenance. Most maintenance such as brushing back, deadfall removal and water diversion cleaning is done by volunteers. For more information on how to volunteer, please reference Section 7.3. Staff take care of bigger maintenance items such as sign and gate repair, re- routes, invasive species removal and amenities. The Coordinator manages all maintenance, and requests are routed through this position. Citizens and trail users are encouraged to report issues by e -mail, phone or social media. For maintenance issues reported through public input for this plan and identified by the Task Force, reference Section 5.4. The Task Force recommends that staff install trail use counters to better monitor numbers of users on Mill Mountain Trails and Greenway as consistent data is not available at this time. The Task Force also recommends that staff continue to use Greenway Ambassadors and trail volunteers to report out monthly issues on the facilities to the Coordinator. 7.6 SIGNAGE, WAYFINDING, MARKING AND EDUCATION Signage, wayfinding, education of trail users and trail markings are important components of a natural surface trail system to protect the resource and ensure a positive trail experience for trail users. Wayfinding on Crystal spring Trail .. R-O I i7 ....,..o....�., ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION At the time of the Amendment, all trail intersections were signed with wooden wayfinding signs indicating the trail name and difficulty. Some signs, depending on location, also included the next connecting trail in the network. Due to the urban nature of the Mill Mountain trails and the high use they receive, trails are "blazed" with paint in 2" wide by 6" long markings on trees. These blazes help users to identify that they are on an official trail and the blaze colors are listed on the map to confirm a user's location on the mountain. Blazing on Riser Trail Kiosk at Riverland Road Trailhead Mill Mountain Greenway does not have mile markers or wayfinding in the area that is the scope of this Amendment, but the Task Force recommends both of these be added to improve user experience. Map kiosks currently exist at the Discovery Center, at the Star Overlook, and at the Riverland Road trailhead. These kiosks have a current map, basic trail yielding rules for multiple user groups, a thank you to volunteers for their help in maintaining the trails, and department contact information. Public input indicated a need for additional maps and kiosks throughout the system. The Task Force and staff suggested the following locations for kiosks: top of the Monument trail where it meets Mill Mountain Greenway and at the Hartsook entrance to Virginia Pine trail. Smaller maps were suggested at intersections throughout the trail system that can be added to wayfinding sign posts, be made of aluminum, and have a "You are Here" for additional information. PlayRoanoke.com is the Roanoke Parks and Recreation website. Since the 2005 Trails Plan, web - based maps and web pages describing trails and greenways have grown in demand significantly. On PlayRoanoke.com, there is a page dedicated to the Mill Mountain Trails www.plaVroanoke.com/ parks - facilities /mill- mountain -park/ that provides a downloadable trail map, an interactive trail map, trail descriptions and information about other facilities at the park. Mill Mountain Greenway has its own page due to its linear nature from Downtown Roanoke to the Star. This page www.playroanoke. com /mill- mountain -greed is host to trailhead and parking locations, descriptions of different sections of the greenway and a downloadable map. The Department's Outdoor Recreation section leads many educational programs and clinics on Mill Mountain including but not limited to hiking and biking, backpacking, Leave No Trace education, 61 ROANOKE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN n, , - - - if3 E 3.o pa•: s;f i,iared- use path and on-road connenons that link Downtcwn Roanoke lwth. the Star on M MCUorain. The greenway changes character dramat -!!y as R move from in organ settleg wto Miff Mouotain Figure 7.6: Mill Mountain Greenway Website Page Snapshot survival skills and Summer Camp. Those programs focus on Leave No Trace Ethics as well as trail and road etiquette depending on the discipline. The Youth Development section operates the Discovery Center, located on top of Mill Mountain Park. The Discovery Center operates as an environmental educational center focusing on local flora and fauna, the history of Mill Mountain, and as a trail resource and welcome center for the park. The Naturalists employed therein are charged with leading environmental education programs for the community, including but not limited to, plant identification classes, GPS navigation, local birds and animals identification classes, Leave No Trace principles and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education. The Task Force for this Amendment recommends: • Continue to sign intersections with wayfinding signs as new trails are constructed and new connections are made • Continue to blaze trails on Mill Mountain with 2 "x 6" colored blazes that match the map lines. • Add wayfinding signage and mile markers to Mill Mountain Greenway • Maintain current kiosks with updated maps and add a kiosk at Hartsook Boulevard, SE on Virginia Pine. • Design, produce and install smaller maps for "You are Here" locations at various intersections throughout the trail system W 162 ROANOKE ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION • Continue to update the maps, website, and other resources for trail users to glean information on the Mill Mountain Greenway and Trail System • Continue to work on educational materials, signage around user etiquette and campaigns to improve the user experience. • Continue to utilize staff and programming at the Discovery Center to support the trail user experience • Add trail use signage and yield triangles similar to Carvins Cove at all trail system entrance points for a more consistent message to trail users on these topics. Encouraging folks to slow down, verbally acknowledge other users and be courteous can go a long way to a happy and healthy trail town and community. Since many of our trails are multi -use, a "shared use ethic" needs to be in the forefront of users' minds while recreating at Mill Mountain. 7.7 SPECIAL EVENTS AND GROUP USE Mill Mountain is a popular park. Use of the park for special events is a relatively recent development that was not addressed in the 2005 Plan, but which has developed into a significant management concern. For example, in the spring of 2019, the Mill Mountain Greenway was used for the annual Blue Ridge Marathon, Half Marathon, and Star 1 OK, playing host to 3,240 runners from around the country. Mountain Junkies hosted the Mill Mountain Mayhem trail running 1 OK race in April with upwards of 200 participants. The Wednesday Night Disco Mountain Biking Race hosted upwards of 70 mountain bikers from around the region in a fun, after work race series to bring the community together. Roanoke Mountain Adventures currently holds the only commercial use contract for professional guiding on Mill Mountain Trails. The Star City Junior Mountain Bike Team currently contracts park trail use two evenings a week spring through fall for practice. Special events and contracted groups combined can significantly impact trail conditions, maintenance needs, and more importantly, passive use by the general public. With the popularity of the trails to the individual user, a balance between events and retention of an open trail system is a challenge for Parks and Recreation staff. The Task Force for this Amendment recommends: • Limit the natural surface trail system to two events per month • Require all commercial guiding companies to fill out a commercial use permit • Establish permanent sign holders on the trails or at trailheads where closures can be posted in advance • Limit the trails /park to three days of team or organization events per week. If there is demand from multiple organizations to use the mountain, restrictions of one day per organization may be enacted. Keep abreast of potential future issues or uses and seek citizen input on those before making major changes to the system 63 Rgn?KE . - 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN 7.8 PARKING AND ACCESS Parking and progress on parking are reviewed in Section 2.3. As in the 2005 Plan, this Amendment recognizes that there are multiple ways that people reach Mill Mountain and its trails - some drive from substantial distances, some take public transportation, some walk or bike to the trails, and others drive a short distance from their homes. The same issues exist today as in 2005: providing enough parking capacity, using parking capacity to help restrict use to acceptable levels, and preventing impacts to neighborhoods from excessive on- street parking. The Task Force for this Amendment recommends: • Have four parking lots that serve visitors and residents driving to the site for trail and park use: • Riverland Road Trailhead (formerly Star Trail Parking Lot) • Discovery Center Parking Lot, which also serves the Mill Mountain Zoo, Wildflower Garden, and the Discovery Center • Mill Mountain Star Overlook Parking Lot • Create a new small parking area on the north side of Yellow Mountain Road on the east side of the Blue Ridge Parkway. This area is already used socially by trail users in the neighborhood, was identified in the 2005 Plan as a need and is completely within City right of way. • Utilize the small three to four car parking area near the top of Monument trail to serve trail users on a limited basis, with limited capacity • Discourage on street parking due to narrow roads and a lack of turn around space in neighborhoods at other access areas and establish neighborhood connections identified in Section 6.4 to encourage use of the mountain from other connections • Update on the ground signage, as well as the website and maps, to reflect parking lot and trailhead names and wayfinding signage as described in Section 6.4 Neighborhood Connections to reduce the need for additional parking on the mountain • Ensure all trailheads and parking lots have street addresses for ease of finding. Public input indicated a need for more parking and a grant application was approved through the STBG (Surface Transportation Block Grant) for an expansion of the Riverland Road Trailhead, paving of the access road, and a completed connection to Garden City Greenway to help address these needs. The Task Force also felt staff should revisit the small on- street parking area on JB Fishburn Parkway at the Star Trail once corridors 4 and 6 were constructed. With an increase in traffic there, sightlines may be diminished if on street parking continues at this location. However, the Task Force felt parking should be retained here for administrative purposes of staff and volunteer trail work. 64 ROANOKE ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION 7.9 NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION Mill Mountain Park is protected by a conservation easement (see Appendix F) due to its community value as scenery and as a large tract of forested recreational use land. However, trails can have a negative impact on this park if not implemented in conjunction with a forest management plan. Protecting the resources of the park overall needs to be a part of any trail decision. Many areas of the park, especially the ones in the Scenic Protection Area, are on very steep grades and have large, mature trees with sensitive root structures in rocky soil. Many of the new corridor trails proposed in these areas are deemed "hand build only" to protect these areas. Machines will cause excess stress to root systems, causing deadfall and soil erosion in these areas. Following sustainable trail guidelines, reviewed in detail in Section 4.3.3, will help maintain soil structure on the mountain. Reducing grades results in reduced erosion and managing water runoff will help the trails and the surrounding mountain soils stay intact for forest health. In recent years, there have been an increasing number of severe weather events in the Roanoke Valley, including the derecho, hurricanes, heavy rains, windstorms, and more frequent river flooding. These events have caused erosion on trails, contributed to tree loss, and come at a price of repairs and staff time on cleanups. Invasive species are also of concern to Parks and Recreation and park /trail users. Large tracts of the forest are fighting kudzu, privet, honeysuckle, emerald ash borer, and stilt grass. Additional trail building and park use in areas may cause the spread of these species, causing more stress on native species in the areas. Areas of deadfall where sunlight is hitting the forest floor have seen an increase of invasive species, reducing tree canopy loss can help fight the spread of these pests. Several utility corridors cross or are located on Mill Mountain, including a power line, water and sewer lines, and communication towers near the Star. Maintenance of these facilities can impact the view of the mountain as well as the users who may be on the mountain. Owners of utility easements should work closely with Parks Division Staff on maintenance of these facilities to ensure good communication, restrict unannounced aerial spraying and saw work, and ensure all needs can co- exist on Mill Mountain. The Task Force for this Amendment recommends: • Focus on conservation with trail building. Follow the corridors explored by the Task Force, staff, and subject matter experts when adding new trails in the park. • Keep with the "hand build only" recommendations in new trails and new connections. These were suggested with conservation of the forest in mind. See Section 6.2 for more information. • Follow sustainable trail guidelines with new trail construction and maintenance. • Utilize staff and volunteers to remove invasive species and reforesting Mill Mountain where possible with native tree species. 65 ROANOKE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN Tree Canopy and Invasive Species along Mill Mountain Greenway • Coordinate with utility companies to use mechanical, rather than chemical, maintenance techniques and improve communication between the utilities and Parks Division Staff. • Promote overall forest health and working in tandem with the Urban Forestry section of the Parks Division on projects on Mill Mountain to do so 7.10 PROHIBITED USES The 2005 Plan laid out several illegal uses on Mill Mountain Trails. While doing assessments, the Task Force and staff found some of these have been mitigated since the 2005 Plan, while others still need more efforts to fully solve. The 2005 Plan references "ATV and motor bike use, littering, dumping, and destruction of vegetation" (p. 23) as illegal activities. ATV and motor bike use have been curbed significantly since 2005. The addition of more trails in previously forested only areas has put more eyes on land previously used illegally in this manner. Problems with ATV use on the Garden City side of the mountain have been partially solved with adding a loop to Virginia Pine on an old road bed. Currently, the power line on the Garden City side of the park is the area that sees some ATV /motor bike traffic and WWI 166 R2n2O E ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION additional trails in that area should solve that issue. Littering and dumping have been reduced as well. Currently, littering alongjB Fishburn Parkway, in areas around homeless camps and under the overlook at the Star onto the Watchtower trail are the big areas of concern. Other activities that have had a negative impact on trails and the greenway as well as the park are illegal cutting of trees, debarking trees, and removal of planted shrubs and flowers. Cost of replacement on these can be high and hard to accomplish with existing operational budgets. The Task Force for this Amendment recommends: • Continue to improve signage regarding park and trail rules and restrictions at all entrance points to the trail system. • Continue to coordinate with Roanoke Police Department and the Homeless Assistance Team to identify and work to provide services for homeless individuals living on the mountain. • Work with volunteer groups and staff for regular trash cleanups as well as invasive species removal and re- forestation of the park • Look for grant opportunities to help in all of these areas to augment tight budget lines 7.11 AMENDMENTS AND UPDATES TO THE PLAN While a lot of time and work went into the 2021 Mill Mountain Trail Plan Amendment, Task Force Members and Staff are aware that Roanoke is a constantly changing City and the group of citizens and trail users that call it home are changing too. Inevitably, amendments and updates to both the plan and trail system are a reflection of growth and maturity. The Task Force recommends revisiting the plan with citizens and trail users in ten years to be consistent with the other natural surface trail plan in the Roanoke Parks and Recreation System. This ensures a regular review of the needs of citizens and trail users and a consistent monitoring of the mountain's natural resources and how the trails and greenway complement, rather than detract from, the uniqueness of Mill Mountain Park. 67 I W R9nTO E •xAk 77. DUMP Di eni cis � . .. w1ropla"po- Wlk ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION 1210 Date Form Trail Condition Review Trail Name: Big Sunny Trail Length 10.73 mi. Trail Termini: Mill Mountain Greenway to Robinhood Road Assessment Team Roger Holnback Trail Junctions: Riser Trail Shub Gideon Road Junctions: MMG and Robinhood Scale 0= Good Condi- tion 1= Limited Minor Repairs 2= Ex- tensive Minor Repairs 3= Major Repairs Needed 4= Haz- ardour Condi- tions Trail Tread Trail Berms Drain Dips; Wate- bars Social Trails Brush- ing & Haz- ardour Plants Trees Trail Signs & Blazing Steps, Bench- es, Cross- in s Other Fee- cures Other Fea - lures Section 1: From Mill Mountain Greenway to Riser Trail - Overall Condition 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Specific issues on Section 1 and approximate location 60 -120' kudzu encroachment and raspberry brambles under owerline 321 Vleaning tree fallen over trail, should remove some light brushing needed elsewhere from typical summer growth Additional Notes and Issues Provide Section and Location Section 2: From Riser Trail to Robinhood Road - Overall Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Specific issues on Section 2 and approximate location Additional Notes and Issues Provide Section and Location .. te of 7/10/2019 Trail Condition Form Review Trail Name: Connector Trail Trail Length 0.24 mi. Trail Termini: Riverland Road Trailhead to Star Trail Assessment Team Renee Powers ail Junctions: none Kat Andrew jdJunctions* none Scale 0= Good Condi- tion 1= Limited Minor Repairs 2= Ex- tensive Minor Repairs 3= Major Repairs Needed 4= Haz- ardour Condi- tions Trail Tread Trail Berms Drain Dips; Wate- bars Social Trails Brush- ing & Hat- ardous Plants Trees Trail Signs & Blazing Steps. Bench- es, Cross- ingS Other Fea- tures Other Fea - cures Section 1: Riverland Road TH to Star Trail - Overall Condition 1 1 1 0 4 0 3 0 3 Specific issues on Section 1 and approximate location Kudzu brush back needed at US Drainage issues, grade reversal needed cleaned at 0.2 Landfill items protruding in tread at 0.21 Additional Notes and Issues Provide Section and Location Additional Notes and Issues Provide Section and Location Trail Condition Form Date of r Review - - Crystal Spring Trail - '- 0.61 n�. My St. to Woodcliff Road -_- -- Roger Holnback Trailjunct Shub Gideon Road junr - , 5- and Woodcliff Road Scale 0= Good Condi- tion 1= Limited Minor Repairs 2= Ex- tensive Minor Repairs 3= Major Repairs Needed 4 =Haz- ardous Condi- tions Trail Tread Trail Berms Drain Dips: Wate- bars Social Trails Brush- ing & Haz- ardous plants Trees Trail Siggns & Bfazino Steps, Bench- es, Cross- in s Other Fea- ures Other Fea - ures Section 1: Ivy St. to Woodcliff Road - Overall Condition 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Specific issues on Section I and approximate location ate is broken at Ivy St end Additional Notes and Issues Provide Section and Location a v M z v X a 1 a r Z C Z O a z v a N N M H {A r. IM Z O H 7 a�t► o .. 7/12/2019 Form Trail Condition Review I Trail Name. Mill Mountain Greenwa Y Trail Len r. g' 3.33 miles total but not only assess�- ing this section for plan Trail Termini Walnut Street Bridge to Star Assessment Team Renee Powers Trail Junctions: Monument Trail, Big Sunny Trail Shub Gideon Road Junctions: Discovery Center parking lot, Ivy St, Laurel St, Bellvue St. Hamilton Terrace Scale 0= Good Condi- tion 1= Limited Minor Repairs 2= Ex- tensive Minor Repairs 3= Major Repairs Needed 4= Haz- ardous Condi- tions Trail Tread Trail Berms Drain Dips, Wate- bars Social Trails Brush- ing & Haz- ardous Plants Trees Trail Signs & Brazing Steps, Bench- es, Cross- in s Other Fea- tures Other Fea- tures Section 1 Walnut Street Bridge to Monument Trail - Overall Condi- tion U -2180' 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 3 Specific issues on Section 1 and approximate location O' No wayfincling. Needs sidewalk/sharrows, ambiguous route. No crosswalk at Walnut and Hamilton 162' No crosswalk or curb cuts at Bellevue and Walnut, brush over sidewalk 762' cross walk needs repainted, no wayfinding 1283' Old wayfincing post, but no sign, curb cuts but no crosswalk 1754' old wayfincling 1791' no wayinding. In roadway on Sylvan 2180' no wayfinding still in road 2439'1 st switchback on Sylvan- -no wayfinding, brush on left side when climbing 2750' no wayfinding at Monument whole section is sidewalk and in roadway along private land. May- be use alley instead? Section 2: Monument Trail to Big Sunny Trail - Overall Condition 2181'-4933' 3 0 3 0 2 2 3 0 0 0 Specific issues on Section 2 and approximate location 3120' not official pedestrian greenway sign, corrective wayfmding at street closed to thru traffic--maybe at Sylvan and Camilla? Guard rail starts here 3588' Old driveway, fire road on left, toll booth, english iv inva- sive' on left 3631'tree /wall damage 3671' gward rail damage on right in several places, wall damage on left, culvert blocked with debris 3878' culvert blocked 4103' guard rail damage on right, dead tree on left 4190' erosion on hillside on left, dead tree on right 4234' wall damage, old landslide, tree leaning 4297' wall damage 4443' erosion on left 4477'cuvertblocked 4555' erosion and wall damage on left 4659' culvert blocked 4771' culvert blocked 4797' guard rail damage on right 4933' Big Sunny intersection - -no wayfinding, grey post no sign, erosion damage uphill side, some brushing needed, dead tree, wall damage Section 3: Big Sunny Trail to Understory Trail - Overall Condition 4934' -8430' 3 0 3 0 _ 2 3 0 3 (bridge) 3 Weans GW) Specific issues on Section 3 and approximate location 5055' culvert blocked on right, wall damage, dead tree 5336' pot holes 5451' oak leaning 5512' end of bad patching 5580' culvert partially blocked, grate partially rotted 5972'dead pine on left 6182' culvert blocked on right, bad patching 6327 dead tree on left 6427'bad patching 6563' uard rail damage 6661' large patch with subgrade issues, lots of pot holes around it, culvert blocked on right side 6963' bridge should get structural engineering check, winter ice hazard 71 00' Dye's house /view, rock fall 9430' Understory intersection Section 4: Understory Trail to Discovery Center- Overa'' (-oo !, 8430' -9159' 2 0 - 3 0 0 n Specific issues on Section 4 and approximate location 8617' lots of invasive plants (privet) along this stretch 8733'tri le bollards not locked, end of leafy ser -, or 8779' zoo access road, no wayfinding 8880' roads lit, no wa findin 8924' p avement cracking 9040' needs wayfinding near wildflower garden, discovery center, zoo 9128' bike fix station 9159' wooden bollards, trail conditions sign, kiosk, bike rack at center a M m Z v X a a r Z C Z —i O a z O a m N Vn M M Z T O aoatiorcE /1 Datf of Trail Condition Forr, r Review Trail Name: Monument Trail Trail Length 1.55 mi. Trail Termini: JB Fishburn Parkway to Prospect Road Assessment Team Section 5: Discovery Center to Star - Overall Condition 9160'- 10924' 1 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 Specific Issues on Section 5 and approximate location 9239' mutt mitt station - -box looking rough, post leaning, maybe move off island? Scale 0= Good tiondi- lion 1= Limited Minor Repairs 2= Ex- tensive Minor Repairs 9322' bollard, trash can, interpretive sign, no wayfinding 4= Haz- ardous Condi- bons Trail Tread Trail Berms Drain Dips; Ware- bars Social Trails Brush- ing & Haz- ardous Plants Trees Trail Signs & Blazing JSteps, 9428' erosion -10 yards of trail impacting lower stretch of green- way and hillside Other Fea- tures Section 1: Fishburn Parkway at Mo - -_ - -,ail-Overall Condition 0 0 one 0 0 0 9508' sediment- -need to address water flow Specific issues on Section 1 and approximate location 9569' Rockledge overlook 0 -100 feet, minor washing from most recent very hard rains, run- ning onto sidewalk 9609'trash can, continued erosion jungle area - ok condition, we whacked it some more 9753'trash can, playground entrance, continued erosion Jungle to Star Trail - the rocky section - needs some deberming and rollm 1 9826' bench and trash can, dead tree grade dips to re,-; —chin —rhing the middle. 9878'riprap stones moved Sign at the Star T - _ adng the Monument is damaged and broken; needs 9988' bench and trash can replacement bu: 10087' shelter access Bench at Star Tra food e -, -: - 0 10147'bench 10243' kiosk, bathroom, sidewalk, trash can, bollard 10345' curb missing Section 2: Star Trail to Prospect Road - Overall Condition 10368' star overlook and bench Specific issues on Section 2 and approximate location 10401'start ofgravel road /trash can - -maybe add picnic facility here? Near Prospect, there is a section that is now daylighted, due to trees having 10543' Watchtower trail intersection, erosion, powerline view fallen. It will need periodic clipping (which we did) because of new light. 10573'stairs- -bike tech course? 10649'social "wayside" 10828' Star trail intersection Additional Notes and Issues 10924' Star trail old sign and bollard /end of gravel -- extend MMG to here and pave? Provide Section and Location Datf of Trail Condition Forr, r Review Trail Name: Monument Trail Trail Length 1.55 mi. Trail Termini: JB Fishburn Parkway to Prospect Road Assessment Team Dick Clark _ Trail Junctions: Star Trail Liz Belcher Road Junctions: J.P. Fishburn Par ay and Prospect Road Scale 0= Good tiondi- lion 1= Limited Minor Repairs 2= Ex- tensive Minor Repairs 3= M ajor Repairs Needed 4= Haz- ardous Condi- bons Trail Tread Trail Berms Drain Dips; Ware- bars Social Trails Brush- ing & Haz- ardous Plants Trees Trail Signs & Blazing JSteps, Other Fea- tures Other Fea- tures Section 1: Fishburn Parkway at Mo - -_ - -,ail-Overall Condition 0 0 one 0 0 0 Specific issues on Section 1 and approximate location 0 -100 feet, minor washing from most recent very hard rains, run- ning onto sidewalk jungle area - ok condition, we whacked it some more Jungle to Star Trail - the rocky section - needs some deberming and rollm 1 grade dips to re,-; —chin —rhing the middle. Sign at the Star T - _ adng the Monument is damaged and broken; needs replacement bu: Bench at Star Tra food e -, -: - 0 Section 2: Star Trail to Prospect Road - Overall Condition Specific issues on Section 2 and approximate location Near Prospect, there is a section that is now daylighted, due to trees having fallen. It will need periodic clipping (which we did) because of new light. Additional Notes and Issues Provide Section and Location a Z rn v X a a Z G m Z O -G a Z v a N m N H Z 1 T O 72 ROtN2KE Date o Review Trail Name: Ridgeline Tral! Length 1.26 mi. Trail Termini: Morrison St to Mill Mountain Discovery Center Assessmenr Team Renee Powers Trail Junctions: Riser, Understor James Revercomb Road Junctions: Morrison St. NPS boundary crossing Scale 0= Good tion 1= Limited Minor Repairs 2= Ex- tensive Minor Repairs 3= Major Repairs Needed 4= Haz- ardous Condi- tions Trail Tread Trail Berms Drain Dips; Wate- bars Social Trails Brush- ing & Haz- ardous Plants Trees_ Trail Signs & Blazing 2 Steps, Bench- es, Cross- ings Other Fea- cures Other Fea- tures Section 1: Morrison St to NPS Boundary - Overall Condition e 0 3 Nar= 0 0 1 0 0 Specific issues on Section 1 and approximate location Fall line trail "!ding water 0.1 milesscc„ trail to parkway s ur/Woodthrush Fall face a steep 0 Poten _ ; `: . -,er bars above steep section 0 Big Sunny intersection - woodpecker holes in one sign Sect NPS Boundary to Riser Trail - Overall Condition 2 2 0 0 0 0 !: S eci : ;sues on Section 2 and approximate location Fall I --.- - -pio section towards the top that could use some water bars Secr- . 3-- a est on north side holds a little water and is fall line Seaicc- _st south of Riser needs de- burmin Section 3: Riser Trail to Unders[o Trail - Overall Condition 2 - 2 0 0 0 0 0 Specific issues on Section 3 and approximate location De- burnin needed towards beginning Deburming in rock garden and water bar Switchback needs work Feature abvoe switchback might help to slow riders and reduce erosion- - build an intentional rock garden? Section 4: Understory Trail to Mill Mtn Discovery Center - Overall Condition 1 t 1 G G Specific issues on Section 3 and approximate location Could use water diversion inspots and m - Below Discovery Center, privet tunnel re. .. - - „ „_ -3 times a year Trail towards top in grass 2 paths in gr 31,- Additional Notes and Issues Provide Section and Location .. r Review Trail Name: Riser Trail Trail Length 0.31 mi. Trail Termini: JB Fishburn Pay -.. - - Assessment Team Liz Belcher Trail Junctions: Ridgeline, Bi Sunn Dick Clark Road Junctions: JB Fishburn Parkway Scale 0= Good Condi- Lion 1= Limited Minor Repairs 2= Ex- tensive Minor Repairs 3= Major Repairs Needed 4= Haz- ardous Condi- tions Trail head Trail Berms Drain Dips; Wate- bars Social Trails Brush- ing& Haz- ardous Plants Trees Trail Signs & Blazing Steps, Bench- es, Cross- in s Other Fea- tures Other Fea - tures Section 1: JB Fishburn Parkway to Big Sunny Trail - Overall Cond:.- tion 0 0 0 Nar= 0 0 0 0 0 Specific issues on Section 1 and approximate location At Parkway - signs have algae & lichen. Could be cleaned but not essential Ridgeline intersection - some washing from Ridgeline onto Riser (hard rain) Along the way - numbered posts (3 -6) as if a nature trail. Remove' 0 Switchback - amazingly ood condition 0 Big Sunny intersection - woodpecker holes in one sign Additional Notes and Issues Provide Section and Location Dick recalls that this trail was built in 2006. He couldn't help be- cause of an injury. a M M Z v X a 1 a r Z C Z 1 O a z v a W% M N H r. Z —i O H en 1 73 aon c!x7 Trail Condition Form Date o 0/20 Review Trail Name: Star Trail Trail Len -,h 1.38 mi. Trail Termini: Connector Trail - Mill Mm. Star Gravel Road Assessment Team Renee Power; Trail Junctions: Monument Trail Kat Andrew Road Junctions: J.P. Fishburn Par ay Scale 0= Good Condi- [ion 1= Limited Minor Repairs 2= Ex- tensive Minor Repairs 3= Major Repairs Needed 4= Haz- ardous Condi- b ons Trail Tread Trail Berms Drain Dips; Mate- ° = Social Trails Brush- ing & aHaz- s rdou Plants Trees Trail Signs & Blazing Steps, Bench- Ces, ross- in s Other Fea- tures Other Fea - cures Section 1: From Connector Tr. to Fish. Parkway ( 1333 - Overall Condition 2 0 2 2 3 0 0 1 Specific issues on Section 1 and approximate location Graffiti on bench at 0.01 Tread soft at 0.01 0.3 fall line section of trail leading to mud issues at bottom Brushing back needed yearly and soft tread at 0.35 Provide Section and Location Section 2: From F.Parkway to Monument Trail( 3041) - Overall Condition _ 0 3 2 1 0 1 3 Specific issues on Section 2 and approximate location General bi ushing back needed Leaning tree over trail 0.1 mile in Multiple points of trail braiding 0.3 four last intersection Brush bading needed yearly Tread erosion from fall line and high use Section 3: From Monument Tr. to Gravel Road ( 2914') - Overall Condition 4 0 - _ 1 0 1 3 Specific issues on Section 3 and approximate location Lots of braiding and trail erosion Switchback cutting and water erosion around rock steps Bench pu lled out of trail, more erosion *Draining from parking lot leading durectly to cutting switchbacks Sign at top cracked Additional Notes and Issues Provide Section and Location Thoughts about Star trail becc� ng multiuse and creating a new hiker only option from Riverland Road Trallha -_, : -. 'he Star Date of ,Trail Condition Form Review r Trail Name: Watchtower Trail Trail Length 0.22 mi. Trail Termini: Mili L1 (_, mnway tc :- _ Lei road Assessment Team Renee Power_ Traiijunctions: none Idmes Revercomb Road Junctions: none Scale 0= Good Condi- [ion 1= Limited Minor Repairs 2= Ex- tensive Minor Repairs 3= Major Repairs Needed 4= Haz- ardous Condi- [ions Trail Tread Trail Berms Drain Dips; Wate- bars Social Trails Brush- ing& aHaz- s rdou Plants Trees Trail g ns & Silazing B Steps, Bench- es, Cross- in s Other Fea- lures Other Fea - cures Section 1: Mill Mountain Greenway to Star gravel road - Overall Condition - - - 0 0 0 0 2 Specific issues on Section 1 and approximate location Erosion line starting at the top, drainage issues Could use stairs as water dive, ers at the top, pave loop around star? Additional Notes and Issues Provide Section and Location a M z v x a a X z C Z O a Z v a {A H M Vf M M Z T O t� W es 1 n� 74 Date of 7/16/2019 Trail Condition Form Review a M M Z S X a �-i a r Z C T Z OCD A a Z O a N M LA H M Z LA O LA a I 75 Trail Na--e Woodthrush Trail Trail Len th 1.90 mi. Trail Tee in - Blue Ridge Parkway Spur Road to Star Trail /Con - nector Trail Assessment Team Dick Clark Trail junctions I Sidewinder Trail, Virginia Pine Trail Liz Belcher Road Junctions: BRP Spur Scale 0= Good Condi- tion 1= Limit- ed Minor Repairs 2= Exten- sive Minor Repairs 3= Major Repairs Needed 4= Haz- ardous Condi- bons Trail Tread Trail Berms Drain Dips; Watebars Social Trails Brushing & Hazard- ous Plants Trees Trail Signs & Blazing Steps, Benches, Cross- ings Other Features Bridge Other Features Section 1: BRP Spur Road to Virginia Pine Trail - Overall Condi- tion 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 NA Specific issues on Section 1 and approximate location There is a social trail connection to Morrison St No si n a[ the BRP Spur Road Needed - Re ular trimmin needed in the da li hted area 1 12 1 -100'; son" washing and roots 1 BRP culvert outfall - signs of water but no trail damage 0 From outfall to VA Pine, trail is quite wide Old road connection to Yellow Mtn Road is less obvious than before. Sign at intersection has woodpecker holes I I 1 Section 2: Virginia Pine Trail to Sidewinder Trail - Overall Condi- Lion 1 I I 0 1 0 0 NA Specific issues on Section 2 and a roximate location Some mud spots Kudzu starting in one da li hted spot 1 Big drain with stone wall 0 Next section - slight trenching1 Two tree islands, where users have bypassed trail on other side 1 Close to Sidewinder, there is mudhole that needs debermin 1 Signs 0 Section 3: Sidewinder Trail to Star /Connector Trail Inter. - Over- all Condition 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 NA 0 Specific issues on Section 3 and approximate location Lots of leaves on inside of the old road bed - helps protect surface - OK Drainage crossing 0 Uphill beyond crossinE has some washing Social trail to the ri ht toward knoll (close to i st bridge) 1 1 st Bridge - big step off on one end 0 -1 Tree island 1 Switchback/ S turn (just before bridge 2)- eroded: needs water diversion at top; 2 2 wate is caught Section 3: Sidewinder Trail to Star /Connector - Continued Bridge 2 - needs sand cleaned off deck (appears to come via tires on alternate 1 bike line) Tight turn near creek behind houses - trash in creek, mudhole 1 2 (ugly) Private bride on right near sewer manhole DK Broken tree across trail 1 Drainage c ossi2g at wet weather stream 0 Social trail to the right at +50' from crossing1 Trail rocky on the hill - big washing 2 -3 Social trail at top of hill - has been blocked with tree but still evident 1 Social trails cutting the switchback 2 Social trails cutting the switchback 1 Mountain bike alternate trail line over big rock - ok 0 Sign at water tower 0 Gravel part to Star intersection - washed 3 Sign - needs replacing to thane names 3 Additional Notes and Issues Provide Section and Location Pre- Section 1 - There is pull -off parking on Morrison and a social trail connection. a M M Z S X a �-i a r Z C T Z OCD A a Z O a N M LA H M Z LA O LA a I 75 Trail Assessment Form Dat, 11/4/20lq Trail Namz: Fern Park Trail Length 0.58 IHalfrule 10.0% lExceeds 10.0% Trail Start: Fern Park, at the sign on right; oak tree on left Attractions /De- tractions Close io neighborhood, natural and wooded 'c leash" area for do walkers, Trail End: Chestnut Ridge Trail near Yellow Mtn Rd connects to Mill Mtn trails and Chestnut Ridge Traiijunctions: none, but several old side roads Sum of Grades 0 -5% 0.0% Sum of Surface Sum of Width 6 -10 0.0% Grass 0.0% <2ft 0.0% Assessment Team Dick Clark, James Revercomb, Liz Belcher 11 -15 0.0% Gravel 2 -4 ft. 0.0% Bob Simpson 16 -20 0.0% Cinder 41-8 ft. 0.0% 21 -30 Hard soil 0.0% 8.1 -12 ft >30% Soft soil >12 ft. Station (ft) Tread Width (in) Tread X -slope -96 =in �� =ou: Hillside Slope % Surface Grade ( +96) Feat. No. Feat. Station Trail/ View Cond. 1 =Good S =Bad Feature Type, Materials, Description, Details, Needs 0 0 , 3 Trail Sign about Plant ID - trail map on sign is not accu- rate 108 36 12.7 20 Natural 10 2 108 V 3 Tree ID Sign 154 36 9.6 34 1 Natural 13 3 V 3 Tree ID Sign 267 36 10.1 38 Natural 8 4 V 3 Tree ID Sign 306 36 12.5 38 Natural 8 5 542 T 1 Trail to right to gravel road at Wilton - slightly overgrown: trenched 489 30 8.4 57 Natural 8 6 V 3 Tree ID Sign 542 30 0.4 60 Natural 11 7 754 T 2 Road to left (10' wide) joins and becomes the trail; road overgrown 651 36 12.0 36 Natural 11 8 844 T 3 Trail in old road bed w/ semi ditch, trail cupped 730 30 3.4 37 Natural 4 9 844 V Tree ID Sign 754 30 -1.9 45 Natural -5 844 36 0.2 1 -8 Natural 15 894 36 1.0 -7 Natural 15 894 Road berm 945 30 9.0 9 Natural 5 969 24 9.2 40 Natural -5 10 969+ V Tree ID Sian 1060 30 10.6 42 Natural 7 1083 24 3.2 46 Natural 4 1191 24 3.5 46 Natural 5 V 4 Tree ID Sign 1345 30 0.5 37 Natural 3 11 1345 V 4 Tree ID Sign (Whie Pine) 1556 30 5.8 40 Natural 5 12 1345+ V 3 "Invasive Man" has cut vines (input from a User) 1587 30 5.8 26 Natural -7 13 1345- 1556 V Roadbed visibile above 1681 30 6.9 23 Natural 4 14 1345 1556 V 2 Tree ID - has its lid 1715 36 0.1 76 Natural -2 15 1675 2 Tree ID on left 1798 36 1.4 13 Natural -2 16 1798 'V Old house site on right 1868 24 1.1 2 Natural -5 17 1798+ V 2 Tree ID - on ri ht, has its lid 1964 36 0.4 7 Grass -1 18 1870 T 3 Powerline ROW - grassy, weed: 2023 36 0.3 8 Natural 1 19 2069+ V 2 T:. - 2069 42 3.8 22 Natural 11 20 2302 V 3 2169 30 7.4 34 Natural 7 21 2418 V 2 Tree ID Sin 2206 30 7.1 34 Natural -3 22 2485 2 _ Powerline ROW 2302 42 11.3 37 Natural 7 23 2664 Swale 2357 36 1.7 40 Natural -3 24 2664+ v 2 Tree ID on left 2418 36 3.8 30 Natural 5 25 2811 2839 T 2 Climbingturn 2463 3E 6.8 30 Natural 3 26 1 2985 V 2 Tree ID Sign 2538 36 0.9 35 Natural 1 -6 27 3043 V 2 Bi sign with tree ID ohotos 2611 36 5.1 30 Natural -6 28 3050 V 5 Metal, - .- 7 - _,round needs remo,:. 2664 36 2.0 20 Natural -2 29 3038- 3053 T Rocks Irn�ig tra ;', edge 2756 24 4.5 35 Natural 9 30 3052 T Chestnut Ride trail intersection; 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Station (f[) Tread yyidth (in) Tread 'slope %=o +q6 =out Hillside Slope Surface Grade ( +96) Feat. No. Feat. Station Trail/ View Cond. 1 =Good S =Bad Feature Type, Materials, Description, Details, Needs p 1 1 0 T i Edge of pave ment/BRP /Park sign 0 48 2.3 2.5 Dirt 5 1 0 T 1 Sign - Sidewinder 29 48 4.4 10 Dirt 17 3 29 T 3 turn 48 60 19.6 22 Dirt 3 4 48 T t cuttree 76 72 2.6 21 Dirt 8 5 76 T 3 switchback 100 132 -2.3 2 Dirt 10 6 700 T 3 wide switchback be re downed trees - -needs work on bottom end from tereroute 160 48 -0.6 13 Dirt 5 7 160 T 5 big downed tree for almost a year 194 72 2 8.3 Dirt 16 8 194 T 3 trail cupping 212 36 9.3 20 D,' 3 9 212 T 1 switchback to 241 48 7.5 19 Dirt 3 10 241 T 1 switchback bottom 275 60 14 19 Dirt 9 11 275 T 1 switchback below large tree 312 60 13.5 24 Dirt 5 12 312 T 1 before temp reroute 348 86 123 4 Dirt 14 13 348 T 1 hard ackswitchback 364 60 -5 17 Dirt 6 14 364 T i apex of switchback 412 48 -4.5 11 Dirt 3 15 412 T 1 medium sized tree before next switchback 435 48 0.8 14 Dirt 3 16 435 T 1 tree before entering switchback 462 60 4.8 0 Dirt 15 17 462 T 1 top of switchback 474 60 -3 15 Dirt 4 18 474 T 1 1 1 apex of switchback 486 60 6.6 15 Dirt 4 19 486 T 1 bottom of switchback 524 48 13.4 13 Dirt 3 20 524 T 1 straight away after switchback with blaze on tree 585 48 10.1 14.5 Dirt 5 21 585 T 1 tree with blaze 614 60 13.3 3 Dirt 16 22 614 T 1 entering switchback 638 36 6.4 17 Dirt 2 23 638 T 1 apex of switchback 666 48 7.7 10 Dirt 7 24 666 T 1 bottom of switchback 707 48 7.1 6.5 Dirt 5 25 707 T 1 straight away, slight downhill 749 48 6 5 Dirt 7.5 26 749 T 1 straight away, slight downhill 773 48 6.9 9 Dirt 10 27 773 T 1 slight curve with small roots 798 48 0.9 8 Dirt 10 28 798 T 1 1 small s curve 818 36 7.3 12 Dirt 7 29 818 T 1 center ofS 847 36 11.5 3 Dirt 11.5 30 847 T 1 other S center 883 1 36 6.4 12 Dirt 7 31 883 T 1 bottom of S curve 917 36 -1.8 12 Dirt 7 32 917 T 1 rocky entrance to switchback 944 36 9.8 0 Dirt 14 33 944 T 3 rutted switchback 969 36 -5.4 15 Dirt 3 34 969 T 1 bottom of switchback 1014 36 7.7 16 Dirt 0.5 35 1014 T 1 straighaway after switchback 1072 48 3.4 16 Dirt 6 36 1072 T 1 1 flat trail before big down to 1102 60 17.3 12 Dirt 13 37 1102 T 1 before switchback at down to tree 1122 48 6.9 1 16 Dirt 14 38 1122 T 1 middle of switchback 1143 36 5.1 1 20 Dirt 6 39 1143 T 1 switchback 1166 48 12.4 17 Dirt 6 40 1166 T 1 end of switchback at medium tree on left 1221 1 48 5.5 25 Dirt 2 41 1221 T 1 straight away after switchback before curve 1248 48 12.8 27 Dirt 3 42 1248 T 1 small curve before rock garden 1288 48 17.7 33 Dirt 6 43 1288 T 2 soft tread before rock garden 1321 36 11.2 22 Dirt 3 44 1321 T 1 1 after rock feature 1331 48 13.3 32 Dirt 14 45 1331 1 after di for feature 1370 36 -6.9 35 Dirt 14 46 1370 1 middle of rock feature before large root 1395 36 12.3 37 Dirt 7 47 1395 1 roc section, slight downhill 1434 60 17.3 32 Dirt 8 48 1434 ET 3 rock section, wide two lines, braiding 1458 36 8 35 Dirt 0 49 1458 1 sand section, slight downhill 1493 48 8 29 Dirt 11 50 1493 t slight rise, rocky, down tree on the right 1541 36 -0.8 34 Dirt 7 51 1541 1 slight downhill, rocky, before switchback 1575 48 12.3 30 Dirt 9 52 1575 1 top of switchback 1606 72 21.6 5 Dirt 20 53 1606 T 1 middle of switchback 1623 60 8 15 Dirt 18 54 1623 T 1 middle of switchback 1635 48 -2.3 22 Dirt 7 55 1635 T 1 bottom of switchback, rocky 1660 24 3.3 22 Dirt 5 56 1660 T t sandy section, just out of switchback 1713 1 60 6.2 23 Dirt 3 57 1713 T 1 entering small curve 1737 60 5.8 25 Dirt 5 58 1737 T 1 small curve 1762 48 12.2 30 Dirt 5 59 1762 T 1 blazed tree before steep switchback after rock 1786 48 14.3 14 Dirt 18 60 1786 T 1 top of tight switchback 1810 98 2.8 32 Dirt 13 61 1810 T 1 middle of switchback 1846 48 14.3 28 Dirt 12 62 1846 T 1 bottom of switchback 1918 48 5.9 25 Dirt 6 63 1918 T 1 slight downhill, sandy section 1969 36 6.2 19 Dirt 8 64 1696 T 1 small curve before rock turn 2001 48 13 20 Dirt 3 65 2001 T 2 wider section before roc turn 2020 36 14.4 18 Dirt 11 66 2020 T 1 to of curve 2065 36 5.1 22 Dirt 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Understory Trail Length 0.39 ule 8996 Exceeds 1/2 rule 1196 Trail Start: Mill Mountain Greenva; Attractions /Detrac- [ions provides a loop for the top of the mountain more technical than other trails good views fo downtown Trail End: Rid eline Trail Junctions. MMG and Rid eline Sum of Grades 0 -5% 35.8% Sum of Surface Sum of Width 6 -10 31.3% Wood 0.0% <2ft 8.6% Assessment Team Renee Powers 11 -15 11.2% Gravel 0.0% 2 -4 ft. 82.2% Kat Andrew 16 -20 18.0% Cinder 4.1 -8 ft. 8.9% Shub Gideon 21 -30 10.0% Hard 100.09h 8.1 -12 ft ft >3096 0.096 spilt 0.096 >12 ft. Station (ft) Tread Width (in) Tread X -slope %=o 196 =out Hillside Slope Surface Grade %) (96) No. No. Feat. Station Trail/ View Cond. 1 =Good S =Bad Feature Type, Materials, Description, Details, Needs 0 1 0 T 1 Trail intersection with Mill Mountain Greenwa 0 48 2 0 Dirt 3.5 2 0 T 1 Sign - Understory 31 1 30 8.5 36 Dirt 3.5 3 31 T 1 grade reversal 110 36 9.3 35 Dirt 1 5.0 4 110 T 1 grade reversal 184 48 14 33 Dirt 4.0 5 184 T 3 needs more benching high outslo e% 228 38 9.1 31 Dirt 16.0 6 228 T 1 top of next rise near half broken tree 262 96 11.2 30 Dirt 4.0 7 262 T 3 wide, lots of outslo e 293 40 4.6 33 Dirt 65 8 293 T 1 tree blaze 314 36 10.6 34 Dirt 4.5 9 314 T i grade di 339 36 6.7 39 Dirt 3.0 10 339 T 1 tree at turn 378 48 40 Dirt 135 11 378 T 1 tree on right 402 36 3.3 40 Dirt 1 2.5 12 402 T 1 crest near tree 425 30 1.6 34 Dirt 17.5 1 13 425 T 1 grade reversal and turn before powerline 442 40 4.9 47 Dirt 8.0 14 442 1 T 1 edge of powerline 473 28 3.6 44 Dirt 10.0 15 473 T 1 powerline center view 513 30 -1 43 Dirt 9.0 16 513 T 1 edge of powerline 535 36 7.4 42.5 Dirt 3.0 17 1 535 T 1 grade reversal 559 48 4.4 41 Dirt 9.0 18 559 V 1 incline tower base 594 28 11.2 44 Dirt 3.0 19 594 T 1 top of rise /dead tree 613 20 -1.8 45 Dirt 7.5 20 613 T 1 grade reversal/burm 637 36 9.6 43 Dirt 6.0 21 637 T 1 to of rise 666 32 7.4 s0 Dirt 6.0 22 666 T 1 straight section 716 40 11.9 52 Dirt 10.0 23 716 T 1 big rock dead to 793 20 2.5 54 Dirt 13.0 24 793 T 1 grade reversal 838 24 6.3 54 Dirt 5.5 25 838 T 1 tree with blaze 875 30 6.7 55 Dirt 5.5 26 875 T 1 top of rise 903 36 4.2 53 Dirt 19.0 27 903 T 1 di with root 930 14 16 54 Dirt 3.5 28 930 T 3 to of rise /needs more benching/too much backs!ou- 962 24 3.8 55 Dirt 11.0 29 962 T 1 grade reversal 994 24 8.3 53 Dirt 3.0 30 994 T 2 edge of brush - -needs brush back 1022 28 5.8 52 Dirt 1.0 31 1022 T i edge of brush downhill side 1054 28 1.9 51 Dirt 15.0 32 1054 T 1 root 1090 20 -0.7 55 Dirt 9.0 33 1090 T 1 big rock on left 1121 28 7.2 53 Dirt 1.5 34 1121 T 1 to of rise 1172 1 28 4.6 53 Dirt 16.5 35 1172 1 T 1 grad e reversal with leaves 1190 36 6.9 54.5 Dirt 9.0 36 1190 T 1 1 small tree in curve 1227 24 -6.1 56 Dirt 16.5 1 37 1227 T 3 grade reversal, cupping/deburm,ng needed 1258 34 7 52 Dirt 3.0 38 1258 T 1 tree in turn 1305 32 9.6 52 Dirt 3.0 39 1305 T 3 tree with blaze near tech rocks /alternative lines forming need to address 1328 48 9.4 50 Dirt 0.0 40 1328 T 1 before downhill 1365 32 3.9 53 Dirt 17.5 1 41 1365 T 1 grade reversal between two trees 1393 24 61 64 Dirt 0.5 42 1393 T 1 rock on right 1435 38 6.7 73 Dirt 7.5 43 1 1435 T 1 big boulder on left 1481 34 5.6 56 Dirt 1.5 44 1481 T 3 rock and tree - -needs benching 1522 36 5.8 46 Dirt 3.5 45 1522 T i big rock on right 1542 42 7.1 38 Dirt 16.0 46 1542 T 1 tree half way to grade reversal 1563 42 -4.9 48 Dirt 25.0 47 1563 T 3 cupping, tree in curve-- deburm 1587 36 61 50 Dirt 15.5 48 1587 T 1 rock in center of tread 1618 42 -03 1 40 Dirt 22.0 49 1618 T 3 rocks on left, rutted and insloped 1634 1 60 24 43 Dirt 9.0 50 1634 T 4 grade dip next to rock, trail widening around tech features 1655 20 8.8 52 Dirt 3.5 1 51 1655 T 1 between two rocks 1671 40 10.1 42 Dirt 14.0 52 1 1671 T 1 apex of curve 1689 48 17.1 39 Dirt . 8.0 53 1689 T 1 apex of turn with funky tree 1712 28 0.6 39 Dirt 27.0 54 1712 T 1 turn near tree on left 1750 26 -13.6 37 Dirt 11.0 55 1750 T 1 tree with hole 1780 36 5.3 31 Dirt 19.0 56 1780 T 1 first tree on right 1802 48 8 39 Dirt 16.0 57 1802 T 1 tree next to rock 1821 1 36 12 32 Dirt 4.5 58 1821 T 1 tree on right 1876 36 8.2 38 Dirt 5.5 59 1876 T 1 small rise with sun in morning 1912 36 0.8 36 Dirt 9.0 60 1 1786 T 1 grade reversal 1944 48 2 23 Dirt 7.0 T 1 tree with big rocks 1973 36 >.- 26 Dirt 19.0 T 4 ravel runoff and erosion from zoo road 2027 24 3.2 34 Dirt 5.5 T 1 curve with tree on left 2056 36 45 33.5 Dirt 1.5 T i rise before intersection with Rid eline 2087 100 13.1 23.5 Dirt 17.0 T 1 intersection with Rid eline n M M Z v X a a r Z C Z -i O a Z O a M N M m Z T O N ws nonr,oxe tlq Co O N 00 l!� J W A �O to W W N tJi N 00 iD A W N co L. _ ,-� 3 O` _ O J Z C d d 3 m O �2 O to A A pp A N A pp A W A P W w w w O J �A T 21 C_ Q� O 44-14-18 OO � W tP O Q O O V1 N �a O Gn Oi N W �O W ip N J W W N A A U� 20 O �O AV tJ� A N Ow+ J W A tJ� A A A r J N -• W N A W -.o W N N W W J N d o' 'O S O N A A A N W N A W w� GO Ul W W N W W N W A J N N O W N A W N W N N W W V V W O p A C O O W J 0 0 0 0 0 N O -lo 0 o o 0 0 0T N O 0 0 0 A O O p O A 0 O O O O N O O O O O O O O O O O O O O J VAi O O A iD O A O O J O O O O O W O 0 0 0 o o O O O O O O O O O O O O O O N O O O O O O v �wj 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N r O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O C O V p Co O N 00 l!� J W A �O to W W N tJi N 00 iD A W N co L. _ ,-� 3 O` _ O J Z C d d 3 m O �2 O to A A pp A N A pp A W A P W w w w O J �A T 21 C_ Q� O 44-14-18 OO � W tP O Q O O V1 N �a O Gn Oi N W �O W ip N J W W N A A U� 20 O �O AV tJ� A N Ow+ J W A tJ� A A A r J N -• W N A W W N N W W J N d o' 'O S O TIT V� ?V 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Co O Oo �IOIO AIOIN T tNnl V� INIOIOOl OI00 TI�ITIOIAIO OIAIQA+I hAi lOOIVIW JI�IJ IOJ -I-IO� N NININ�JIOJ JIVAiIJIO a Z v X a a_ r z C z 0 a z 0 M. 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Virginia Pine Loop Trail Length 039 H n_ 18% Exceeds 1/2 rule 82% Trail Starr Virginia Pine, nearer to Wood Thrush Attractions/De- tractions Close to ne,Sroorhood, Downhill run for bikes Trail End. Virginia Pine, near Hartsook Trail)unctions: Virginia Pine - this is the lollipop of the loop Sum of Grades 0 -5% 65.8% Sum of Surface Sum of Width 6 -10 32.5% Wood , 2 ft Assessment Team Dick Clark, Liz Belcher, Renee Powers 11 -15 1.7% Gravel 2 -4 f[. 100.00, Bob Simpson 16 -20 0.0% Cinder 4.1 -8 ft. 21 -30 0.0% Hard soil 92.295 8.1 -12 ,30% 0.096 Soft soil 7.8% >12 ft. Station (ft) Tread Width (in) Tread X -sloe -% =i +% =out Hillside Slope % Surface Grade ( +%) Feat. No. Feat. Station Trail/ View Cond. 1 =Good S =Bad Feature Type, Materials, Description, Details, Needs 0 1 0 T 1 Start of triangle leg at top of switchback on VA Pine Loop, headed down 38 24 10.4 12 Pine needles _a 2 85 T 1 End of triangle leg at VA Pine, sign there. Trail shows less use. 85 24 17.3 20 Pine needles .6 0 1 0 T 1 Start of VA Pine loop, at VA Pine, with climbing turn 23 36 1.7 10 Dirt 4 2 15 T Rocks retaining the curve 39 36 9.2 1 Dirt 13 3 23 V Sign for the intersection 54 36 1.8 16 Dirt 8 4 30 V Rocks around tree 80 24 4.9 8 Dirt 7 5 23 -39 T 2 Climbing turn 99 36 4.8 2 Dirt 12 6 39 T 1 Intersection with triangle le (above) 133 30 4.0 15 Dirt 4 7 80 T Climbing turn 80 -99 169 30 0.7 18 Pine needles 7 8 169 V Old road bed landing 191 24 0.5 -3 Pine needles -3 211 24 0.5 0 Dirt 0 232 30 1.7 0 Dirt -4 256 30 5.3 1 Dirt -3 284 36 0.2 3 Dirt -5 333 36 -5.2 -2 Dirt -7 9 333 V Old roadbed berms, water diverters 417 36 0,2 2 Dirt -8 10 417 V 1 VA Pine Trail below you 466 36 1.4 5 Dirt -5 11 460 V 2 Standing dead tree 521 48 1,2 1 Dirt -4 564 36 0.1 1 Dirt -3 590 36 3.0 1 Dirt -5 666 36 1.3 3 Dirt -7 692 36 1.0 1 Dirt -5 763 24 31 0 Dirt -7 811 36 0.8 0 Dirt -6 836 30 0.9 2 Dirt -6 873 24 3.5 0 Dirt -7 904 30 0.9 0 Dirt -3 12 904 V 3 Big ravine to the right alongside old road bed 934 24 0.2 1 Sand -1 13 904 V 2 Hornets nest 971 36 1.4 2 Sand 0 1029 36 0.3 13 Sand -1 1065 30 1.4 0 Sand 0 14 1065 V 2 Social trail up tr.- 1087 24 5.7 0 Dirt -1 1117 30 3.2 0 Dirt -1 1146 24 1.8 0 Dirt -2 1172 24 2.1 0 Dirt -3 1198 1 36 0.5 0 Dirt -2 1232 30 33 0 1 Dirt -3 IS 1232 V 3 Road washed out 1259 24 1.3 0 Dirt -3 1316 24 2.3 0 Dirt -4 1362 24 3.2 0 Dirt -4 1392 24 2.0 0 Dirt -4 1417 24 0.4 0 Dirt -3 1451 24 3.5 0 Dirt -4 16 1 1451 T 2 -3 1 Some washing of trail 1488 1 24 7.0 6 Dirt -4 17 1488 T Drain comes into trail 1516 36 2.6 7 Dirt -2 1591 30 2 5 Dirt -4 1S 1550 T Cross drain across trail 1637 24 5.3 0 Dirt -4 1685 30 0.1 0 Dirt -5 1727 30 1.8 6 Dirt -4 1753 24 2 0 Dirt -5 1820 30 -5.2 0 Dirt -4 19 1930 V Ravine to right 1930 36 9.7 5 Dir[ -8 20 7950 Fallen tree across ravine /drain 1976 48 6.9 5 Dir[ -8 21 1 1976 VA Pine Trail at the bridge a M M Z v X a a r Z C Z CD O a Z v a N M Z O N 87 t9tNTKE a rn z v x a a a_ r z C Z rn .D CD a z v a N m N Vf r. m z 1 LA H O D Z O D s D O D O �_ O i0 f f� N V O� G+ l!� U� A A W Oo N W �p W tf� W N O O Vi (1 1 0 0 0 J W C C wN Vf N A A A N A W W j W -' �O C W �O O A i0 W p^� p� V C 00 J N N 0� �O N W C Z x 3 � � C y �2 O tlt A A N A L lit A A? 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Will need some switch- Renee, James, 1 borhood Connection: backs and sidewalk along Yellow Mountain Road. Keep a 12/23/2019 Roger Blanken- Jefferson St to Crystal good buffer away from retaining wall, well, fenced area ship (WVWA) Spring Trail and good to go. Going to be a steep one. New Trail: Crystal Spring Steeper terrain that we originally thought. Maybe not 2 to Big Sunny enough run unless there are switchbacks. Need to stay 12/23/2019 Renee, Roger before powerline for sure. New Trail: Mill noun- Moun- tain GreenOtt near Toll More feasible than originally thought. Lots of invasives 3 Booth to bm of Mon- otto and undergrowth, but good old roadbed from tollbooth 12/23/2019 Renee, Roger ument to sewer man hole. Then good side hill to Monument New Trail: Where Star Would need to use existing crossing, Lower Star trail 4 Trail crosses JB Fishburn would need to be multi -use, good bench on the upper 12/27/2019 Renee, Liz, Roger to bottom of Monument end, lots of rock and scree on the lower end. New Trail: Alley between Combine 5 and 6. Connection to 9th not feasible, but 02/04/2020 Renee , James, 5 Riverland and Walnut to sidehill from alley to first switchback in Woodthrush is 1 pm at Riv- Officers Comas 9th Street feasible. erland Road and Hodges 6 New Trail: 9th Street to N see above 02/04/2020 1 pm at Riv- Renee , James, Officers Comas Riverland Road TH erland Road and Hodges New Trail: Lower Knob Coming up from Connector or Star would take us right area between Star Trail, through a landfill and be too steep. Use old Harstook Connector and Riverland Driveway off J6 Fishburn, have the trail be a loop with an 12/20/2019 Renee, Liz, Roger Road out and back to the knob "summit" Steep sidehills, but also some old terracing in some areas make it feasible. Very feasible area. Lots of potential to do a hub and spoke machine built area to connect to Woodthrush, Renee 8 New Trail: Water Tower/ Crown Point, and Woodthrush again. 2 very established 1/27/2020 ,Shub, Officers Comas Powerline area homeless camps off of the old contour road need to be and Hodges addressed. Options for single or bi- directional machine built trail here. New Trail: Sidehill from Feasible if comes in near bottom of Sidewinder rather 2/3/2020 At Renee, Shub, Liz, 9 Sidewinder to Wood- than top. Best Woodthrush intersection near bottom of top of Side- Officer Hodges, thrush first downhill before first bridge. 2 homeless folks living in winder /Big Sargent Martin area. Bikes noon Garden City Neighbor- Would need to be off of Virginia Pine a few hundred 10 hood Connection: Hart- yards up since there is a sizable steep sided ravine near 01/31/2020 Renee and Roger cook to Woodthrush Hartsook. Otherwise, pretty good terrain, well spaced Hartsook TH trees, easy to connect back to Estates or to Woodthrush. Garden City Neigh- Old road bed grading to old park boundary sign that 11 borhood Connection: is not in the right place. Should be a good easy build trending right to Woodthrush and left to connect to VP/ 1/31/2020 Renee and Roger Estates to Woodthrush Hartsook. Not feasible. Grades are really steep, no existing scarred land from original incline and big trees. Significant exist- 2/6/2020 12 New Trail: Incline ing erosion in powerline area would be a challenge. Over 1:30pm Renee and Liz 50% grades would be hard to make something not have Discovery a lot of runoff, sediment, and maintenance. Also, would Center need AEP to agree to modify easement. Garden City Neighbor- Old road bed off of Crown Point extends toward old con - nnecti nnecti hood Coon: Crown tour. Would be able to use some of the contour to get up Renee, Shub, 13 Point to ine /Water to the #8 area, but would need to do more traversing in 1/27/2020 Officers Comas Tower area other areas. Very feasible land. Needs to be bi- direction- and Hodges al. Garden City Neighbor- Very feasible. Old road bed to a sidehill contour to come Renee, Shub, 14 hood Connection: Crown into Woodthrush near where #9 would take off. Machine 1/28/2020 Officers Comas Point to Woodthrush or hand build OK. Needs to be bi- directional. and Hodges Fern Park Neighborhood Road crossing looked at and Transportation Division is 15 Connection: Fern Park to OK with people crossing there. They are not willing to put 12/20/2019 Renee, Hong Liu Nottingham to Big Sunny in a crosswalk because it only meets sight distances on (Transportation) one side, but will sign it in advance. Feasible, but not in the corridor BROC proposed. The start at the top would work with a single swipe through the steeper area and then heading into the area be- 2/14/2020 New Trail: Some sort of tween the Star trail and Monument at the top fo the 9.00am at Renee, Shub, 16 to to bottom trail open p p mountain. Good land between Monument and the road the Star James, Dick, Dan, to bikes with the ability to tie into where the Star trail currently (top) Bill crosses. Concerns with proposed alignment with conser- vation easement, grades and user experience. Need to consider other alignments for this corridor. Great opportunity to connect to Yellow Mountain Road. Woodthrush to Yellow Reasonable sidehill connection from near where Wood Renee, Dick and 17 Mountain Road Thrush meets the Parkway spur. There is one culvert that 3/16/2020 James drains the road that will need armoring. The neighboring property owner is excited about the connection. a M M M 0 X a a r z c T Z 0 a a z 0 a N N M H N 3 A T 0 Igo Date Media User Name E-mail Feed back/Com ments We would love to see a short singgletrack connector trail below] P Fishburn Pkwy that Online connects the Mill Mountain Star Trailhead on Riverland Rd SE to the 9th St bridge 5232019 submission James Casey jamesncasey @gmaiLcom traffic light. It would be a nice improved access towards Morningside trails. This would be a connector trail, bikers off a busy road, and an old forest road bed is form great get already there, 1ust overgrown. It's relatively small, but connects a need and would be great to solidify this and make it happen. outdoor water fountain maybe an extension off Side Winder. Online maybe an extension off the Virginia pine loop 5/24/2019 submission Ben Hoyt Bhoytl0@gmail.com new log on Virginia pine (that one is rotted). Maybe add some other barriers through - form out, maybe add a short trail that loops off another with logs and other barriers to test skills. a wood carved statue of Matt Allenbaugh. Flow trail on mill mtn. if you want to attract many more mtn bikers buildingg something Online I, like bakers creek preserve in Knoxville or the tannerys pumptrack in)ohnson be huge. like trails. A Downhill traffic only, biker on 5/24/2019 submission Matt Clem- ents mrclements430 @gmaiLcom city would people progressive trail would allow people to really progress and would make mill mtn even more of a form destination due to its level of riding and proximity to downtown. this mountain is too big and too perfect to not utilize it to its fullest potential. Some trail users are not following the Wood Thrush Trail as it passes behind several of the houses at the dead end of Estates RD, SE. They seem to think that the chain link fences on the resident's property denotes the boundary. This is incorrect. Many of the fences are set back from the boundary. There is also some left over concrete work in that area from when the land was destined to become another street in this neigh- borhood. There is also a very deep ravine behind that area. It is very unsafe to veer off of the trail and follow the fence line behind the houses. The Wood Thrush Trail should Online Ronald Biagi- be clearly marked with a "no trespassing" or "stay on trail" sign in these areas. Also, 5124/2019 submission arelli rmbiag@cox.net the Virginia Pine Trail needs clear signage so users can access it from Garden Ciry form Blvd / Greenway through the Mill Mountain Estates Subdivision. The trail head is at the dead end of Hartsook Blvd. Users are crossing private property in other areas to access the trail. Signage from Garden City Blvd / reenway and at the intersection of Hartsook and Estates, Hartsook and Markham, Hartsook and Rosemary and Hartsook and Gum Spring is needed needed to direct users through the neighborhood to the trail head. Part of the problem is the January 2009 Mill Mountain Trail Map itself has an inset overlaid that obscures the entrance and streets to the Mill Mountain Estates neighborhood showing the streets leading to the trail head. Online Adam Over- Adamoverstreet9l @gmail. The existing trails are great! They're fun, surprisingly varied, and they drain really well. Keep doingg what doing. But I'd love to see more trails if the space would allow, 5/24/2019 submission street com you're especially if the Roanoke bike scene continues to blow up as much as is has in the last form couple of years. Thanks! 5/24/2019 Online submission Blaise Ingram blaiseingram03 @gmaiLcom I think Mill Mountain Trails should have more wooden features like skinnier and wall rides. It would also be nice to see jumps and a jump line trail. form Online Open up the Chestnut Loop to bikes. At the very least we need a trail connector (low - 5/24/2019 submission Austin Eelis Austin.Eeils @gmaiLcom er star trail ?) from the bottom of Woodthrush up to parkway so we can get to Monu- form ment trail without pounding all that pavement up. I love this mountain! How lucky is Roanoke to have this in the middle of the city? ?! We can maximize the trail systems benefit to the community by expanding the *types* of trails. RigQht now Mill Mt has some old school trails (old school in that they're great mainly likehiking trails that are open to bikes). There's a bigg push in the mtb com- munity to build new types of trails that incorporate more "flow" into them with some Online features that are built specifically for mountain bikers. There's a HUGE opportunity 5/24/2019 submission Wesley Best Wes @eastcoasters.com to do that on Mill Mt. Not only would that benefit our area but it would also be really form appealing to the growing number of riders that are visiting our community. The more time they spend on Mill Mountain the more time they spend close to our downtown businesses. I'd also like to see a trail parallel to the Star Trail that has the same kind of trail surface as Star Trail but that's open to bikes. And lastly. the bottom part of Star Trail (where it cross Fishburn Parkway and heads toward the water tower) needs to be legal for bikes. Its a critical connection. 5/24/2019 Online submission Chad Trent chad.trent @yahoo.com love the trails. I just want more trails. Longer trails, steeper trails, whatever. Just form more. I'd love to see some more trails added to Mill Mountain. A trail running somewhat adjacent to star trail, but for mountain bikes, would be great. A revamp of sidewinder with some machine built berms would be awesome as well. 5/242019 Online foubrmission Brandon Montgomery Bmontgomery87 @hotmail. com A ton money has been spent la market this area mountain bike Mecca but we don't have a single flow [rail. We lack machine built trails with rollers and jumps. With have trails l the exception of our back country trails, we also lack challenging descents. We have an abundance of beginner and intermediate singletrack, it would be great few direction biking. Peop don to build a trails that reflect the current of mountain a drive 5 hours to pedal 20 miles of blue trails, they want machine built flow or challeng- ng gnan Online Phillip Mitch Roanoke doesn't have a real machine built flow trail. Rock and roll at the cove is super 5/24/2019 submission Pn;itchell245@ ahoo.com y downhiilll think of me at Dupont. Or a fun, rocky chunky descent that is one way - form only. OrRboth Online More challenging trails, anything but green /blue XC trails, Roanoke has more than 5/24/2019 submission Max Buyck Maxvuyck @me.com enough of those. More rocks ands features! incorporate the rocky aspects of the blue form ridge into downtown Roanoke's token riding spot! The current trails on Mill Mountain are great, but the addition of machine built trails Online of varying skill level would round out the offerings. A mix of Morningside and the Up- Cove, incorporated into flowing bring 5/24/2019 submission form Chris Martin Teamnextgentayahoo.com pers at Carvin's trails) on the mountain would in riders who currently dismiss the Mill trail system as too tame, and could also help transition newer riders from the greenway and other trail systems into these more challenging trails - the next step from Morningside. 5/24/2019 Online submission Adrian Su P- asuppesph2021 @gmaiLcom We need more interesting nd more challenging trails! If not that, then at least some g g g form pes good flow!! The bottom of "Ridgeline" is washed out and probably should be re- routed for better drainage and ride - ability Online Aaron Gar- It would be great to have more mountain bike trails. 524/2019 submission land johnaarongarland @gmaiLcom form I often ride the mountain in the morning and I have noticed that the trash cans have been emptied onto the ground most mornings presumably by a raccoon. City parks workers do a good job of cleaning up but it be better if tamper proof trash cans were installed. 5/24/2019 Online submission Emma Run- erunquisl7 @gmaiLmm More variety of trails, more DH focused trails on Mill Mountain. I'd love more varied form quist and difficult terrain. I think were good with in town green to blue XC trails a "v A z v W .D C co r n Z C 1 M Z n O M M Z LA 0.pt= 91 a M Z v X W C W r n Z C m Z n O M Z H W I 92 OKE NOAN How about a loop trail near the Star Trail Parking lot that stays below the road? It could branch off where the homeless camps are above the water tower, maybe inter- sect with Woodthrush. Seems there would be room for some rollers in that section. Online Another idea might be to make some of the trails ONE -WAY on certain days. It would submission Jen Divers tixchiggers @cox.net be fantastic to go walk on Monument without worrying about getting plastered by form someone flying down hill. Another area I've wonder if there's area to develop is the left side. if you're going up Monument and pass the intersection of Star Trail. Thanks for asking. I know there are politics involved, but open up ALL trails to ALL users. I get where the hike only and "no bikes" came from. But in a mountain town destination, restricted trail use has no place. There is a lot of realestate on Mill, while I don't think it all has to be used it would seem there is room for alternate trails both to the top but also Online working in some flow type trails. Mill MTN is off putting to a lot of beginners due to the submission Glenn Klein glklein I @gmaiLcom fact there is nothing on the mountain that doesn't require a climb in one direction or form the other (or both). Some flow trails would be a great addition, not "jump" lines as that would detract from the multi -use aspect and perpetuate the negative perception of the cycling community. More multi -use trails and everybody getting along There needs to be a sit down eating and drinking and enjoying the view place on the mountain. I know this was proposed previously and rejected with the mountain des - ignated as off limits to change. This needs to be changed. The building should have on three sides with many seats. Sandwiches and wraps and appetizers served. Online glass Beer and wine served as well. Outside should be a large with many seats and ta- 52`��2' submission Paul Scott Paulris @cox.net patio bles. The is to be by all, even those not making a The city should form patio used purchase. build it all. Any profits should be designated for the zoo. Yes, limited numbers of trees need to be removed but worth it. If there was no star there now and someone suggested it all would be horrified. As it is everyone loves it. The same will be true of a cafe. It needs to be done. Online I would love to see more trails! We have a huge community of mountain bikers, trail submission Pam Keebler pamelakeebler @gmaiLcom runners, and hikers who would benefit from a bigger trail system on Mill Mountain. form Professionally built mtb specific flow trail would be a huge draw. The current trail network has been a nice mix of trail. -Some trails are worn from bike use - perhaps an additional footpath only trail? - Longer trail to connect the Roanoke Online Mountain overlook with the Star -A LOT more signage for the Mill Mountain greenway. 5/26/2019 submission Daniel Danko Ddankol22@gmasl.com This is imperative to providing users (and especially visitors /tourists) with and easy form way to recreate downtown from the star, and vice versa. As it currently stands, it is very confusingg on how to get to the star on the greenway unless you have a phone or map handy. Mile posts, wayfnding signage, plaques sunk into the asphalt, etc. 5/26/2019 Online submission Johnny Goodwin Tinkermountain @gmaiLcom I think you do a great job, and appreciate the work you do. Thank you, that is all form Online 5/262019 submission EmilyJarrett Dodsonjarrett @yahoo.com Better signage and markers on trails- for hiking and biking'. form 5!26/2019 Online submission Charles Par- rmain @gmaiLcom parmain@gmaii.com 1'd love to see some additional natural surface tra;is ar Mill Mountain. I mainly mtb form there but run some as well. Such a great resource for Roanoke. 1 enjoy the mill mountain trails regularly as well as the old road to the star. It would be nice if the leaves were removed from the old road. Also, the star trail is not wide Online Joshua En- near the bottom so dodging the speedy bikers can be a challenge. I've almost been hit 5/26/2019 submission form gland joshua.cengland @gmaiLcom while they came around the bend. I'm not sure what you can do about that though. Sometimes towners are confused on how the loop works starting from the out of bottom through the trail then from the star down the old road. More signs may help showing all trails, including the road. Thanks! Extend the Riser Trail from the first big curve after its start at the Big Sunny Trail to the Online George Wal- @cox.net lower art of the Rid eline Trail so you don't have to go up and down the' Humbler" The Ridgeline rail. Also open the old trail that from the Star Trail to the 5/26/2019 submission form drop p gwaldrop2 part o goes Monument Trai and consider opening some of the unopened old fire /logging trails on the Garden City side of the mountain. Mill Mountain is pretty much perfect as is. I use the trails for running at least two or three times per week. It would be nice to see a bigger parking lot at the base of the Online Star Trail, and of course additional trails would be nice, but given that Mill Mountain 5/26/2019 submission Seth Thomas sthomas @ferrum.edu proper is not a huge area of land to work with, not sure if that is a realistic request. I like to trial link from the Crystal Spring Trail to Big Sunny, as I feel like form would see a up Crystal Spring gets ignored sometimes as people don't know it's there. I love it, but it's hidden unless you know how to get to it. Short of that, can't think of much. Mill Moun- tain is a gem for running and other outdoor activities_. Mill mountain is a great asset to Roanoke outdoors scene being so close to Down - Online town. While the trails are great I do feel that they may too challenging for novice /early 5/27/2019 submission Brad Conner Bradleyaconner @gmaiLcom intermediate riders. I would love to see access to Chestnut Ridge trail or a similar type trail added to the current trail network. Obviously extending the current trail network form would be great for Roanoke's growing outdoor scene and may provide a little relief to the heavy use the Cove receives. Online 5/27/2019 submission Chris Berry berrychnsl @gmaiLcom I fully support the BROC /RIMBA 2012 trails proposal. form Online We need trail connections that allow for a race lap option around the mountain tha'. 6/19/2019 submission Chris Berry berrychrisl @gmaiLcom avoids the road. The uphill course for the Disco races is no fun. A connector trail form between Big Sunny and Crystal Spring would make this pos=sible. ?20 9 Online submission Brian B ry Brydgesbrian@ gmaiLcom Open Chestnut Ridge to mountain bikers, and let's link u the mill mountain trail Sys p y park form dges tern with explorer via the existing horse trail. I d like to see more features on each trail. If we add teeter totters, tabletop jumps, skinny rails, etc. So that trails offer lines for all levels of riding ... Roanoke will become 5/28/2019 New Pro- Ideas Scott Marapaloscott@hotmaii.com a bigger mtn bike destination. Ideally the rider could chose to do or not do each fea- Lure. Table topjumps are an excellent option because riders can simply ride over the gram form ump without'umping or more aggressive riders could hit the jump. Make a mountain �ike skills par similar to what they did in Bedford at Falling Creek Park. Pump track, obstacles, jumps, berm wall, etc I support the updated BROC trail plan. https: / /www.poogle.com /maps /d /viewer ?mid= l oByir9zwzQonz2VvyoYOx3dxNcpl 6- FkV &shorturf =l &11= 37.247783920612456%2C- 79.93662367740478 &z =15 5/28/2019 Online submission Mickey De- noncourt mickey.denoncourt @gmail. com Professionally designed and Purpose built bike specific directional trails will go a form LONG way toward making Mill Mountain a relevant trail destination for mountainbik ers, as well as open up the possibility for high - quality cycling events in the middle of the city. Online Hartsook driveway From Riverland should become a trail. Single track is good. Shared 5/28/2019 submission Barbara Duerk barbgary @comet trails are also nice. Connect trails. form Connect trails to neighborhoods. a M Z v X W C W r n Z C m Z n O M Z H W I 92 OKE NOAN 5/28/2019 Online submission James Dick james.dick @cox.net More Trails... Until MM gets more trails, I will continue to ride CC as it is much closer and has easier access (with multiple parking lots) to a lot more trails. form Add additional trails connecting to woodthrush and monument (would require cross- ing over road). Add new trail connecting bottom of ridge line with riser trail - travers- Online ing the side of mill mountain. Add a switchback trail in fern park to yellow mountain 5/28/2019 submission Troy Rech Troy.rech@ gmaiLcom road to replace the current trail which is prone to drainage issues. Reincorporate the CRL and campground into the park system. Reopen camp ground and invest in infra- form structure upgrades. Prepare plans for dealing with e -bikes on trail systems including Mill Mountain. Big Idea: create a straight up incline hiking trail from Carilion up to top of Mill Mountain like the trail outside of Vancouver. Please allow Class 1 pedal assist E -bikes on all trails. People are already riding e -bikes in the valley, and Roanoke is far behind the rest of the state, and nation, by restrict- ing their use. If Roanoke wants to pride itself on being an outdoor - focused city, the prohibition of e -bikes on our trail systems does a lot to counteract that mentality. E -bikes are the quickest growing segment in the cycling industry and for good reason. They folks, disable with limited fitness abilities the 5/28/2019 Online submission Stephen ruzs Amb s[eve @downshiftbikes.com allow older or people who are opportunity to get outside and enjoy nature while not having to worry about whether form they can make it to the top of the next hill, or back home. Ski resorts wouldn't exist without lift systems. Not everyone needs to "earn it" to be a cyclist, and it's a hasty generalization to assume riders don't want the opportunity to use an a -bike. Allowing e -bikes on trails gets more people outside and presents an opportunity for Roanoke to be a leader in the cycling world. This is an area where we can stand out and attract more people to explore our wonderful city. I'm an avid user of the Mi!I Mountain Trail system and it is fantastic. It's been great to finally see Roanoke grow into its outdoor roots and use them for benefit just as Boise. Idaho did with its trail system. Online However, along with growth and advertising "Mountain Bike Captain of the East Coast" 5/28/2019 submission Chad Riddle- Rivermedic57 @gmaiLcom space can become a problem. I ride and run the trail system and for the most part it form berger works without incident. I believe that the trail system may need to look out beyond just Mill Mountain and expand the trails just as the Greenway has. So my question is... Where can it grow too? Hopefully this provides some small input. The mill mountain trail system is an absolutely amazing asset to our city! I have fallen in love with trail running in large part because of this resource. The convenience, vari- able terrain, and easy accessibility of the Mill Mountain Trail system make it a highly desirable place to recreate. It's a place where one can feel 1,000,000 miles away, right the heart the with the added bonus of the mill mountain star and views within of city, at the top. My only complaint is that there does not seem to be enough room for hik- ers /runners and Mountain bikers to use the trails simultaneously. As a runner, I find Online Mark Feld - myself having to be constantly on the lookout for bikers coming down the mountain 528/2019 submission mann Mfeldmai @gmaiLcom the other way. Likewise, I am sure it is frustrating for bikers having to slow up and form navigate around runners and hikers. Some suggestions to Make the trail system more both /hikers: 1) feasible conducive to bikers and runners widen certain trails where to allow enough space for both 2) create parallel trails, where possible, designating one side for bikers, and the other for hikers /runners. 3) give certain trails designation as runners /hikers only, bikers only, or free use, open to bikers and or runners to use at their own risk. 4) consider certain time designations where a trail is open to either one or the other S) consider adding " traffc signsge for bikers -- "lookout for runners." slow zones, or even stop signs at heavily trafficked intersections. Work with the blue ridge parkway to create mountain bike trails to Roanoke moun:a.n Online Robert Drink- and around Roanoke mountain. Create runner / hiker only trails to Roanoke moun- 528/2019 submission , - ,nkwater @csbc.us tain, create running trails on Roanoke min. Create a trail on the old tram way - create form water a yearly hill climb race - very popular in Europe. Build a new trail from sidewinder across to woodthrush. Online I love the trails. They do a good job of not getting muddy, they are well marked. The improvement that I can think of is just having more trails. My suggestion is that 5/282019 submission Marry Winn marty.winn @gmaiLcom you have 2 other mini peaks on the property. One is to the east of Woodthrush, almost form to Star trail. The other is to the east of the intersection of Fishburn Parkway and Star trail. Make trails up to these peaks. Online 5282019 submission Mike Daly mikegdaly @hotmail.com Many would love to see the Mill Mtn Incline built into a trail. form 5/28/2019 Online Gordon @gmaiLcom The trails are all real. I love the options that are foot travel only but also the many trails that TB. The improvement I love to would bean actual submission form Zeigler gz.1868 allow only would see Chestnut Ridge but is doable CRT is NIPS. trail connection to that probably not since Online Any added trails to Mill Mountain would be great_ Particular attention to trails that 5/28/2019 submission Josh Gilbert info @mountainjunkies.net help make loops without having to cross or use Fishburn Parkway would be a priority form (or minimizing the use of FP). Online 5128/2019 submission Jeffrey Howe howe5158 @aoLcom Like to see the greenways keep getting better:! form 528/2019 Online submission Steven Mc- Smcgonigal @aoLcom Adding more hiking /blkin8 trails. There are some great trails now, but room for more. form Genigal Chestnut loop be nice to bike on, as well as the horse riding and hiking. Bike specific trails. With Star City Cycling (an amazing program for kids) and regular trail users like me, some times there can up to 60 mountain bikers in the [rail system a[ once! We've all seen that spooked and angry hiker as we Fly down the Monument. We've ALL ridden the Star Trail, which is the only trail out there that is close to bike specific, ironically. I'm. not asking for signs that say "Bikes Only' i'm asking for trails that are designed for bikes, by modern bikers, by people that have experience building machine built trail, people who ride outside of the area, people who go to lift access Online bike parks. The amount of skid marks from people slamming on brakes before turns 5/29/2019 submission form Cole Inman eloc49@ gmaiLcom on Sidewinder is telling that the turns are too sharp and are not bermed. Understory is monotonous bench cut that goes in a straight line, and is so tight it feels like it's a hiking trail. Both seem poorly designed and remind me of the 80 year old Civilian Con- servation Corps trails that litter the Roanoke area. Nobody outside of VA rides trails like this anymore. Bike demo companies come here and call our trails "old school" Percy Warner Park in Nashville TN of all places has a modern trail system with jumps, Flow, wood features, xc singletrack, and rock drops, all with under half the elevation of Mill Mt and probably a quarter of the space. We have more elevation than Highland Bike Park, lets use it! https: / /drive.google,com /open ?id =1 oByir9zwzQonz2VvyoYOx- 3dxNcplBFkV &usp= sharing a rn en Z v X W C W A Z C 1 W 1 M Z n O m Z H w2m 93 L ooANOKE a M T Z v X W .9 C W r n Z C 9 1 1 T Z n 0 rn T Z 1 N /_ 9 94 More mountain bike able trails varying in physical intensity as well as technical diffi- culty. It would be nice to see more trails that go across the mountain instead of just up or down it to allow for riders of a lower physical ability be opportunity to en1oy the trails. Also, on the other side, I have started to see an increase - advance level riders looking for more technical difficulty in some of the trails. So ideally we create trails on both ends of the spectrum. But with that, it would be nice to see some of the trails Online built a touch wider to allow for differing line options, so if a rider is not comfortable 529'2019 submission Carlo Dy carlomcdy@ gmaiLcom with handling a tricky section, [here may be an alternate easier line beside it so they're form not entirely required to ride it. Having options like that make a trail more welcoming to all rider skill levels. A flat skill section would be nice to see, I've noticed that there s a slightly level area to the left of sidewinder trail. Where you can incorporate skill building eatures like drops of varying size, log skinnies or various heights and len ths, berms, etc. a place to hone in skills that do sn't require you to ride down 300ft 7 elevation. I'd also like to see more hiker trail options. Give hikers more trails too, so they're more inclined to use them and balance out the trail usage on the mountain. Online Mullen[ I'd love to see the following. 1) Connection between Crystal Spring trail and Big Sunny. 2) Parallel trail for bikes along the Star Trail, lower and upper. 3) Staired trail up the 5/292019 submission form i jim @bundygroup.com old trolley line. Mill Mountain is a wonderful trail system. In my 4 1/2 years in Roanoke I tried to ride it at least 2 -3 times a week. The biggest improvement I always hoped for was a more Online "flow trail" inspired route with more advanced features (jumps, berms, tables, man 5292019 submission a4 is Hey- = cravis.heystek @gmaiLcom made features, natural drops, etc.). Some other things that would be awesome was a more advanced DH style route, opening the star -trail to bikes, and incorporating form some or, of lift /shuttle system. The trails are already well marked and easily accessi- ble as the current [rails are great. I was somewhat disappointed when understory was not more aggressive. Online I would love to see more mountain bike specific trails on Mill Mountain, even direction 5/29/2019 submission Chi Hesi,n Cmheslin@ gmaiLcom specific. There are plans I've seen suggesting both wood thrush and Star trail alterna- form tives to reduce use /poaching of those trails. Online Id like to see more connecting trails and a more progressive movement towards trails. 5/29/2019 submission Ian Bongard ianb199 @gmaiLcom A specific downhill trail would be an amazing draw to the area considering the prox- form imiry to downtown. 5/30;20 19 Online submission Caroline Vbosghton @aol.com A few covered rest spots with picnic tables, at least benches and trash cans. Maybe form Boughton somewhere to take shelter for surprise storms. Online Please make every effort to ensure that traditional hikers aren't being neglected in 5/30/201 �' is johnathan mccoy.jonathan 1 7@gmail. favor of mountain biking. As more mountain bikers come to the area and use trails form McCoy com that are meant for hiking it crowds hikers out and makes hiking no longer enjoyable. Please find a balance for both uses, even if it means segregating the trails by use Online Online Suggestion: Curb cut ors Garden City Greenway at across from Hartsook (for e . 5/30/2019 submission form Kathleen Fort disc actedk @gmaiLcom wheel access - bike, stroller, etc) and marked pedestrian crossing over Garden" City Boulevard along with si�nage indicating access of Mill Mountain Virginia Pine Til - head at the deadend ol Hartsook as connection between Greenway and MM Trails. I would like to see a trail built that would suit beginner and older riders. When 1 rode Online (Monument Trail I seem to recall) I was unpleasantly surprised how narrow and rocky 5/302019 submission Hank Ebert Hankbikel974@comcast.net it was and how dangerous it was if you steered off the path. So, if you create new form trails, I'd hope you take into consideration beginner riders as you plan the route. Thank you' 5/30/2019 Online submission George Amathews08l9@gmail.com I would just suggest to add some educational placards on some trees for iden[ifica- form Mathews tion. I love the mountain identifier also so make sure to keep chat! I would like to see fun technical trail features littered onto some of the different trails with opt -out options for non - technical riders. I'd like to see more trails (of course) with new longer intermediate /advance descent with fun flow sections maybe rolldown to rollups connected with flat cornering/banks like a rollercoaster. just enough take the momentum into the rolldown and up. I think riders want something that makes me want to hold onto their handlebars. Call it White Knucklin' or Knuck Norris! I'd love to see wooden berms and boardwalks to mix up the scenery and terrain. Rock gardens in VA are great but it would be nice to change it up a little. Adding wooden low board- walk to drop would allow the rider to decide how much they want to boost into an Online Christopher open downhill area. Essentially I'd like to see splashes of small sections of Gravity Log - 5/30/2019 submission Run on yon runyoncm @gmaiLcom is style features on a shoestring budget you might see that Bryce Mountain, Keystone, Ryan did fcrm Winter Park with rhythm roller sections and berms. Locher a great job at Bryce and now they host fun events year- round. I know feature and trail maintenance would be something to think about along with rider education and safety. Love to see a whole campaign around that as well. Ifyou could find natural rock coasters /drops and intertwine a trail near that would be a nice change of terrain. Something to look forward to after the fun climb and not always to head out of town to Carvins Cove. Chestnut Ridge needs to be open to mountain bikers, not just bootlegging it at night or early morning before hikers hit the trail. Garden City needs paved biking shoulder would be nice from nearby neighborhood access with signage. Nothing like uneducat- ed residents taking off your arms because they don't want to share the road. Online Progressive mountain bike trails' We need to expand the trails on Mill Mountain to 5/302019 submission Stuart La- Manna Nwgreenguy @hotmail.com include mountain bike specific trails. These types of trails should be one directional trails. New trails on Mill Mountain would ease the congestion and over use of existing form ails. My #1 request would be more modern, expert -built trails with lots of fun feature;. I recently visited Asheville and rode a place called Kolo Bike Park. I think places like this are a ggreat example of where Mill Mountain could go... lots of short, flowy. super well thougFtt out trails that make maximum use of the space available. What I don't want to Online see is more trails for the sake of trails ...I think the key is to have people involved who really know what theyre doing then use volunteer help to execute. 'm no trail builder, 5/30/2019 submission Wit Clea.e land wccleaveland @gmad.com but would be happy to help build something I know has serious expertise behind it. form I'm sure there are tons of people like me too. As a side note, it would be incredible to build trails that make more loop options possible without having to cross over the mountain to both sides. Mill Mountain could easily match Carvin's Cove if it had more trail - and it has the added benefit of draining AMAZINGLY well, so you can ride it pretty much any time. Let's make it even more awesome! Thank you so much for everything you guys do! I ride Mill Mountain about 12 times per year. At least a couple of times each year I find myself in /near downtown Roanoke with time to ride a bike. The rest of those rides are On;,r,, almost always due to wet conditions at Carvins Cove and National Forest trails. The 5131201 c subrr „r 5' -�e Pcwer� fishdocpowers @gmaiLcom trails at Mill Mountain are remarkably resilient in wet weather and are truly an excep- tionaI resource when other trails in the area should not be ridden. They are also truly r .rn unique as nowhere else I have ever been has such high quality trail=_ literally in a city the size of Roanoke. As much as I love the other trails in the Roanoke area, the trails at Mill Mountain are a unique asset for our area. The recent additions of Sidewinder and Underscory and the addition to Virginia Pine trails have been a huge improvement at Mill Mountain. Not only to those trails add more miles to the trail system, but they also allow for a great loop from Riverland Road trailhead with minimal repeat. Before the addition of those trails, mountain bik- ers were forced to ride some trails as an out & back, or connect more with roads, or poach hiker only or social trails Now there is a very enjoyable roughly 12 mile lollipop from Riverland Road with Woodthrush as the only repeated trail. a M T Z v X W .9 C W r n Z C 9 1 1 T Z n 0 rn T Z 1 N /_ 9 94 a M m Z v X W C W n Z C 1 M Z n O M M Z 1 H ROnrvOKE 95 A welcome addition would be a trail paralleling Woodthrush that could eliminate the repeat of Woodthrush for that lollipop from Riverland Road. If the terrain allows for it, this trail could also be built with a gentler grade than Woodthrush and serve as an easier climb for beginner riders. Currently, the Woodthrush climb has a short section that is steep and rocky, and likely a challenge for beginner riders. I think many trail users, including me, feel like our voices are being drowned out by the constant complaining from a relatively small number of riders in the gravity community and their call for more jump line trail. These complaints border on the bikers look like childish, spoiled tools. More than a few absurd and make mountain times I have read comments on social media complaining there aren't chairlifts on Mill Mountain and at Carvins Cove serving jump line trails. Lift served bike specific trails exist at ski resorts and ski resorts only. It is a way for those resorts to continue a rev- enue stream through the summer using largely existing infrastructure. I can't imagine a bigger waste of taxpayer dollars than installing lifts because some riders are too lazy to pedal their bikes. Even non -lift served bike parks are almost exclusively on private land including Windrock and Bailey I am unaware of any public land that has more jump line trail than what is already found in the Roanoke area. Amongst a very small number of gravity riders, a toxic, truly hateful narrative has developed. I think this is creating a rift in the mountain bike community, and from conversations I have had with other volunteer trail workers, appears to be lowering motivation and morale among us The comments and attempts to monopolize the time of others for their own specific wants is starting to feel like a cancerous tumor on the trail community. I have heard frustration from BROC board members, bike shop owners, land managers, trail work volunteers, hikers, equestrians, and non - gravity oriented mountain bikers. I think most of us are growing tired if this very vocal, very demanding, tiny minority of trail users. I have a lot of respect for anyone that is willing to volunteer their time and build trail. I am especially for the work put in at Carvins Cove by Randy Boush, John grateful Farrell, Sean Castle, and Matt King as almost all of the volunteer hours building gravity trails at Carvins Cove are theirs. I ride Royalty often and think of it as a trail I really en- joy. I ride OG a few times each year and am grateful for the variety it adds to our trails. I respect Randy, John, Sean and Matt, and in conversations with them have detected even they are frustrated with most of the gravity community around Roanoke. Trail with jumps and berms takes a disproportionate amount of time and effort to build and maintain as it requires moving enormous amounts of dirt and largely rebuilding features following even a short period of very normal Virginia weather like torrential downpours and freeze /thaw conditions. Builc)ing more trail that will require much more maintenance than normal trail will continue to take away resources from existing trail that needs maintenance. As the small handful of °ravity riders that do trail work have focused almost exclusively on building jumps tjie last few years, cutting deadfall, deberming trail, fixing mudholes, and other regular maintenance has fallen on other trail work volunteers. With more jumps and berms, this problem will only get worse. Trail users vote for their favorite trails using their feet and tires every time they go out. Visual inspection of the trails and occurrence of encountering other trail users makes it clear that'ump line trails are not among the favorite trails in our area. The lower trails are by tar the most heavily traveled trails at Carvins Cove followed closely by Four Gorges. Buck, The Gauntlet (not OG), and Lakeside all get far more mountain bike traffic than the downhill jump line trails. Trough is 50 yards from the Timberview [railhead, and I climb it about 50 times per year. I can't remember the last time I saw a local rider downhill it. If I had to guess, it has been about two years. The only down- hill traffic I specifically remember of late is a couple from out of town that got lost and were just trying to get back to their car as quickly as possible. As part of bigger rides, I downhill Trough a few times a year and enjoy it, but I also liked it before the Jumps and berms were installed. The lack of downhill traffic on Trough has made it a less than ideal descent as four berms are largely abandoned making for an awkward downhill experience. There is a clearly burned in line that goes straight down the mountain rather than onto the berms built adjacent to that burned in line. The riders on Trough have overwhelmingly chosen not to ride the built berms clearly preferring to just ride a more traditional line. I remember being part of the work crew that initial- ly installed those first jumps and berms to make Trough less of an erosion problem and seeing the excitement among the gravity riders at the time. It is sad to think of that effort and a similar restoration a few years ago that has been largely unappreciat- ed and unused by those constantly calling for more jumps and berms. Similarly, OG got a fair amount of traffic soon after its completion, but it doesn't get much now. I rode OG yesterday, and there is moss and grass all the way across the trail in one spot. It doesn't even get enough traffic to keep the grass and moss from growing in the main line of the trail. The upper portion of The Gauntlet serves as a OG is heavily traveled trails Carvins clear afternative next to and among the most at Cove. It is clearly burned in its entire length and is even suffering some erosion prob- lems due to the high traffic volume. So, think about that. Why should more jump line trail get built when what we have doesn't get used as much as just regular old trail right next to it? Royalty got some decent traffic this winter after it was reworked, but it seems to be getting much less the last few weeks suggesting it may soon suffer the same lack of use as OG. In addition to jump line trails at Carvins Cove, there are jump line trails in Bedford County built by a truly talented trail builder, but they get very little traffic. Jump line trail has been built in Morningside Park and also Franklin County. There is already a large amount of1ump line trail in Roanoke area, but it really just doesn't get much tra`- I The pattern that has developed in the gravity community is to talk and post on so- cial media about a project. Have a big event or push to get people to ride something. Then, after all the hype has away, not ride that trail again until there is another gone event. It is impo,ta, -t to remember that a pum track was built in Norwich Park Tess - than a decade a-, a,. I < _ Est immediately fell into disrepair due to Zack of use. In summary, I app a�..d ;,,a, ,s already on Mill Mountain. It is a spectacular and unique resource in several ways. The recent additions are appreciated, with my only sugges- tion for improvement being a paralleling trail to Woodthrush. As I am sure this com- ment period is also seeing a flood of complaints from a toxic few individuals, I would encourage those overseeing this process to take their comments with a grain of salt. If you really want to see what we need more of, go to a trailhead, see who is there, they That better for and ask them what trails are using will provide a gauge what we need than to those who spend more time on their more of catering phones acting as internet trolls than they do on the trails. First of all, Mill mountain trails are a great resource. It's awesome to have some worthwhile riding here in town that you can access without having to drive to. I use them a lot and really enjoy them. That having been said, it would be great to see some Online more advanced terrain opened up to add some variety and challenge to the existing 6/12019 Submission Dave West David, h.west @gmaifcom :rails. There are tons of opportunities to add in shorter connector segments with Form more challenging features like jumps or wooden freeride style structures. I think a way to realize this is to look at adding segTents here and there as variations to great existing trails rather than full blown new trails. The wood thrush section of the moun- tain has a ton of potential for expansion with relatively minimal work. Online 6/2/2019 subm -ss ; _ a= `a7,vproductions eom Please open Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail and The Star Trail to mountain biking. form E Online submission Howard Jones bjones2225@cox.net Crystal Spring and Big Sunny are good as is for elderly walkers. difficulty for mm. bikers need to be increased form . a M m Z v X W C W n Z C 1 M Z n O M M Z 1 H ROnrvOKE 95 a Z v X W C W r n Z C -i A rn m O rn m Z --1 6 0.0nNOKE after it rains, [here are areas where glass shards are exposed. Ive cleaned them up Online Steph nie a several times when Ive been a trail marshall. the areas are big sunny where it meets 6!2/2019 submission ggren snagyagren @yahoo.com the old road the spot where riser meets ridgeline, and I think along watchtower. there be have form are probably other spots too; since it's a city park. it would good to volunteer_ clean these up after a rain spell. thank you for your work on these trails. Online Danielle I enjoy hiking around on the trails. I would like to take my horse out on them too. 1 could be wrong but I don't think horses are currently allowed all over. It would be nice 6/3/2019 submission Cummings Dk.cummings @yahoo.com to be able to walk them on the parkway and circle in to mill mountain as part of the form trip. Thanks for your time:) 6/7/2019 Online submission Tanya Sig- tisigmon @gmaiLcom Just curious, could the mill mountain trail system be connected to Chestnut Ridge trail form mon system or even the old campground? 6/72019 Online submission Ryan Sheets Rsheets84 @cox.net Make the star trail biker friendly. If not more trails comparable to it. Keep up the great form work! Add purposely built trails that are distinctively different from the surounding trail systems. This area has a ton of similar trails. This isn't due to limiting terrain, rather a lack of creativity for trail design. The term "flow trail" is used a lot to describe fun riding trails. With that said, a proper Online flow trail could be on the top of the list. What flow really means might be subjective, 6/720 9 ' submission Michael Car- michaelaphoto @gmaiLcom the end goal is all the same, a fun trail with things to play on from top to bottom. "[op form mike Make note of to bottom" The [rail does not need to be a full down hill or steep trail at all. Ideally, enough down to sustain speed with minimum effort. This trail would offer riders options the entire way: rock gardens, water brakes, roots, jumps (tailer than 18 ",) drops, berms (taller than 4.) rhythm sections, and all of the other features you find across the country that people make trip for. This would be a good start. Across the street from the upper intersection of Yellow Mountain Road and Robin Hood Road is a badly eroded social trail that leads down to Fern Park. This trail is essential, as the only other way residents of Sherwood Forest and Yellow Mountain Online James Harsh- Road can access Fern Park requires a detour in excess of a mile. This very tiny trail .''2019 submission harsh2612@cox.net hh2612 @cox.net needs full support by the city with some sort of erosion control. This trail is heavily form used by both pedestrians and bikers alike. During heavy rains, fresh erosion causes more dirt and rock to be deposited into Fern Park. 6/72017 Online submission Tanner tw968 @email.vccs.edu Building in some feature on the trails like a drop or small jump for biking. Also I would form Whitesell like to volunteer to help build /work on the trails. I live on Mill Mountain, and my property abuts Mill Mountain. I strongly encourage the city to begin considering conservation measures for the Mountain. During heavy rains, runoff has increased through the years as trails -_ e biking trails -- get more use. Recently, I had debris of tires, and other discards wash into my property Online from the mountain. Smaller items have washed down before. The mountain is fragile, 6/7/201) submission Sandra Kelly sbkelly @venzonmet and through the 50+ years I have lived alongside it, nothing has been done to reforest form or make certain it was staying stable. I understand there is a movement to increase mountain biking trails in MM area. Before anything would be done -- or even consid- be brought to adjacent homeowners for discussion. I am ered -- any proposal should happy to e on such a wonderful greenway, but I want to keep it wonderful. Thank you, Sandra Kelly, 1216 Sylvan Road SE Online These [rails are amazing and absolutely my go -to. Obviously, opening up Chestnut to be the best. Outside that, love to more trails developed on the 6/72019 submission Nathan Kerr nkerr2 @mac.com us would of would see other side of Woodthrush by the water tower. So much potential for even more trails form there! 6/19/2019 Online submission Nathan Kerr nkerr2 @mac.com, I originally responded with just MTB trails in mind but an incline step trail up the form mountain would be an unbelievable challenge and attraction!!!! Online There is still so much space available on the Downslope side of fishburn, I'd love to 6/7/2019 submission form Jeff Shauland Jeftonel7 @gmaiLcom see more mileage put in anywhere and everywhere. Whether thaCs trail that drops off of Woodthrush then reconnects later or lust some more loops like Virginia pine. it makes no difference W 'r. is! Thanks.. Online Clean off the old railroad 3c ie Greenway overflows 6/7/2019 submission Terri Allen ternwl 170 @hotmaiLcom people can still do the trail Also e trail overflows actually have a crew clean up the tires and debris instead of ! t load back over into the water off the bridge form , and into the river 6/8;2019 Online submission Houston Skipper houstonskipper @gmaiLcom All the trails are amazing and the trail maintenance is great! Keep up the good work. form It'd be awesome if Chestnut Ridge was open to mountain bikers. 1) mowed path between the end of gearhart rd se and gum spring rd se. ( would connect neighbor - 6/92019 Online submission Ana Ander- anaanderson6o @gmaiLcom hoods) 2) trail from garden city rec center across parkway and up roanoke mt. ( wishful think - form sun g!) 3) twice now I have had coyote follow me yapping. Throwing rocks and yelling had little effect. Any suggestions? The trails are wonderful!!!!!!!'! Thank you for all your hard work! For 20 years we lived close to the Mill Mountain Trails so we were walking the trails Online before they became popular for Mountain Biking. Now we live close to [he Chestnut 6/92019 submission form Jodi Austin coleyjodi @gmaiLcom Ridge Loop Trail and mostly walk that trail now. What we like most about it is there are no bikes! Although a few bikers use the Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail it is more peaceful, like Mill Mountain used to be. I understand bikers using this trail to cut through from the Parkway to Peakwood or to West Ridge, however they should observe the rules for the rest of the trail. Ar- ent there enough trails for for bikes in the Mill Mountain area? I also realize the cur doesn't The Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail I any future manage and am not aware of plan, for the area but please do not propose to open the trail to bikes! My point is there should be as many trails just for hikers as for bikers. I don't know this ratio but please don't forget the people that want a peaceful walk without bikes blowing by and won- dering when the next group is going to be upon Most bikers are considerate bu' you. the few who are not make it bad. Please consider all users of the trails. I live at the bottom of Mill Mountain. I'm not interested in the trails so perhaps this - -_ isn't the correct place to state chat I feel very strongly that up nearby [he star there 6'9/2019 L c-r - -.r Patti Briggs Briggspatti @gmaiLcom should be a nice restaurant or at least a bar with an outside deck overlooking Roa- noke. I also love the idea of the old tram being brought back to the mountain. Both ideas would be income - producing & add a nice touch to our wonderful city! 0 The ridgeline descent to Yellow Mountain Road experiences significant erosion during Online rain events. It would be nice if the Cicy could get arproval from the Parkway to re- 6/10/2019 submission Ryan Fedak ryanfedak @hotmaiLcom route the trail in the same corridor. There is a trai at Explore Park that used to follow form the ridge. It was re- routed to sweep back and forth across the ridge. It's now more sustainable and fun to hike / ride. a Z v X W C W r n Z C -i A rn m O rn m Z --1 6 0.0nNOKE a M M Z v X C W r n Z C --1 --1 Z n O M Z H V q�s 97 Steep descents like royyalty Technical areas using the rock gardens and root systems like prickly pear and upper comet Flow lines pump sections and jump lines 6/10/2019 Online submission Aaron Cope- aaron @copelandexcavation. - Bank turns on D95 - Trail layout and Trail construction plans for riders to see at intersections to see what form land com the future looks like. - Easy Trail for beginner kids to climb and descend the min. lines for Flow - Additional complimentary on already existing trails that allow more and faster turns for more advanced riders. i.e. woodthrush approach to wooden bridges having Bank turns or high routes to enter and exit on D98 Well done! I love the trail system on Mill Mountain. There does need to be better Online pedestrian access from the Roanoke River and Garden City greenways to the trall- busy Neighbors 6/11 /2019 submission form Carol Rowlett carolrowlett @hotmai(com head on Riverland. It's a short distance, but along a curry street. used to be nice about letting people cut through along their driveways, but attitudes have understandably changed as the greenway traffic has increased. Moved to the area in 2010, live near base of Mill Mountain, one of the highlights! I en �oy hiking the trails in all seasons and photographing everything along the way. i Mountain is a spiritual home for me I use to mountain bike the trails of the a Mill, biking area in San Francisco, so I understand the appeal of bringing mountain to Mill Mountain. I truly for for just ask that you evaluate which trails are multi -use safety, both hikers and bikers. On several occasions, when walking and photographing on the Monument Trail, from the neighborhood to the Star Trail, I have been run off the trail in steep places by mountain bikers who are riding at top speeds down the trail. Online Susan The trail, in several places in that area is narrow, with a steep uprising slope with large 6/12/2019 submission Kraughto skraughto @yahoo.com rocks on one side, and an immediate downward slo e on the other side with fallen form trees, in many places visibility down the trail, for bot hiker and biker, is limited and poor. There literally is no place for the hiker to safely dodge the biker on parts of that trail and vice versa. When evaluating an existing hiking [rail as "multi -use" to include mountain biking, please evaluate from the perspective of each user encountering each other, coming and going, along the trail ...is this former hiking trail really adapt- able and safe for mountain biking, especially for bikers coming down fast, encoun- tering slower hikers (families with children, seniors, people stopped on trail to rest or take a picture). I know first hand, can be a dangerous combination, and makes me feel "on guard" instead of peaceful on my mountain trail walk. Online 6/12/2019 submiss on. Bland Painter blandpainter @gmaiLcom Machine built trails with berms and jumps! form Online 6/19/2019 submission Mike Ellery mellery@gmaiLcom I'd like the incline trail that was proposed a few years ago to be reconsidered! fora 6n 9,12019 Online submission Rupert upe rtbcnhotel @aol I would like to see the trails extremely wider and possibly separating bike trails from form hotel -com walking trails- Also some possible achievement markers. Honestly need to open up CRL (Chestnut Ridge Loop) to legal mountain biking. Being "local" Online Walter Shar- a trailsetting mountain bike destination you limit the riding. There is little dam - & 19 %2019 submission form p1eY a6_rnner@yahoo.com age done by bikes and the vast number of riders take pride in maintaining trails. With the ever expanding trails at Explorer Mill Mountain will shine brighter and more trails to explore means more people riding/walking /running. I would love to see more mountain bike trails in general with varying levels of difficulty. Flow [rails, easy ascent trails and more challenging trails to attract advance riders. Not many communities have an opportunity to have a trail end at the hospital! So much Online opportunity with that. Additionally it would be great to see an e -bike specific trail. Of 6/19/2019 submission Jeff Colignon leffcouignon @hotmad.con, . course it would be open to all users much like horse trails are, but people would be notified that e -bike use is permitted. I would urge the trail be rated at class 1 ebike, form ultimately, i think more is better, and modern trails are what needs to be put there to maximize the natural resource we have right her downtown. Additionally, i think it would be great to have an XC trail that goes all the way back to the parkway if possible as well. That way you dont have to travel to get a good days riding in. In no particular order: A) Add TONS of new trails through areas where the homeless now live. This is along the powerline mostly. Connect existing social trails in that area with a focus towards trying [o make something fun and easy. B) Wind a trail up to the small summit west of the Star Trail parking lot. C) Connect t e North end of Crystal Unline Paul Work- Springs trail to the Old Road while staying on Park property. Also connect the south side of Crystal Springs trail down to the corner of Yellow Mtn Rd and Jefferson via sin 6/23/201 S submission form man baylorbearpaul @aol.com gI track and loop it around the old pond if possible. D) Create a Flatter route around he Yellow Mtn summit. Ridgeline is annoyingly steep and an alternative would be welcoming. E) Turn the old incline into a trail!!! Please consider doing this for a small section of not willing to do it for all the length between Crystal Springs Trail to the top. I think an incline trail would a very popular feature. just look at the success o` tFe Maintou Incline trail as proof. While I'm generally opposed to single use trail (which is nearly 100% hiker only), like Online the Star Trail, I support a bike only, one way option as a counterpoint. It seems clear 8/2/2019 submission Kyle Inman ky!einiran@)m.e.corn that there is far more mountain bike use of Mill Mountain trails than hiking, walking, form running, so based simply on the numbers, this is a clear way forward. Why limit it to just one? Let's plan 4 minimum. Thank you for your consideration. I'd love to see a bike specific direction specific trail. No doubt there would tons of volunteers, including myself, to build a downhill specific trail in the heart of the city. Online This would help with traffic on Monument as well making it safer for hikers as is 8/10/2019 submission Jeff Crenshaw mountainriderjeff @gmaiLcom the DH favorite on Mill Mt. No wants to be a Jerk but it's too easy to get caught up in the speed and fun on Monument only to come around a blind turn and scare the form crap out of a couple of unsuspecting hikers. A DH specific trail would also reduce, if not remedy all together, riders poaching Star trail instigating negative interactions between bikers and hikers. Thank you for facilitating a TEAM of Liz Belcher, Dick Clark and BRORC to lead discus- Barbara sion about updating the trails on Mill Mountain. These trails can be used for branding "Outdoor' in Roanoke, but be transportation if to 10/23/2019 E -mail Duer�. ogary @cox.ne. can also considered connected residential and service areas in the Valley. I ask that the update to the Mill Mountain Trail Plan include easy, challenge and stretch goals. Some of the suggested included below are in each group. The Neighborhood organization has had in the past, and long past, had social trails and sanctioned /named trails that connect South Roanoke to Mill Mountain. Many of the current trails are on old togging roads and train lines used to move the ore from Ore Mountain. South Roanoke Sherwood Forest neighbors residing on Robin Hood, Nottingham and Fern Park access Big Sunny and Ridge Line. Mack Chick and Wood- cliff also provide Big Sunny Connection in the Woodcliff section of South Roanoke. West Ridge /Peakwood and Fordham on Chestnut or Yellow Mountain should also legally connect neighborhood residents. Yellow Mountain Road can be part of loops and provide STREET CONNECTIVITY. There is /used to be behind the SW Virginia Water Facility legal access to Prospect Road. Many of these connectors are now been closed because of planning commis- sion adjoining property owner request. Is there another way to move through this . Ca area? Expansion will go before planning commission in November. The City "alley' behind the Western Virginia Water Authority building at the Corner of Jefferson and Yellow Mnt Road used robe used. If access could be regained that would a good detour to avail the Carilion traffic. Perhaps, in support of the Carillon Healthy Living initiative, trail alignment can be identified. a M M Z v X C W r n Z C --1 --1 Z n O M Z H V q�s 97 a m Z v X W C W r n Z 'O C A M Z n O M M Z —i v+ flOANOKE 98 Yellow Mountain Road near the intersection of Nottingham /Robin Hood needs to have a crosswalk connection to lower FERN PARK. There is a bike warning sign when you head East near the Yellow Mountain Road intersection where the Fern Park Trail crosses Yellow Mountain Road and connects to the Mill Mountain Park Ridge Line trail. ADD a painted crossing here or reduce the speed of this section of Yellow Tvtountain Hood Parkway Bicyclists Road b e Nottingham /Robin and the crossin°. can use the Fern Park Trail, Ridge Line, Monument, Big Sunny and Yellowvtountain Road (or possibly an off road connector trail through Fern Park) to make a loop. Chestnut Ridge loop trail is off limits for bicycle use, but it is hard to enforce. There is a connector trail from Fordham to the Picnic hard service loop road. I think this land belongs to the water authority. Bicycles are not allowed on the Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail. This trail is a neighborhood connector through Water Authority Property marked by a sign NO Wheeled ACCESS (or something Like that) that connects to the picnic area. In some places it is marked with a RED blaze, but it is not part of the Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail that is marked in some places with red. Note: Wheeled ve- hicles are only allowed on paved roads in /on the Blue Ridge Parkway. There is anoth- er social trail that has been identified but not authorized at the intersection of West Ridge and Peakwood. This short trail connects to the Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail and the connector trail to the picnic area. The connector trail is not part of the Chestnut Ridgge Loop Trail, but it is on Blue Ridge Parkway property. This trail is used by road cycfIsis to access the Mill Mountain Parkway connector to the Blue Ridge Parkway. This is from earlier correspondence: Connections to South Roanoke and ALL Neigh- borhoods should be planned. The HARTSOOK trail is on City property, with access off of Riverland Road. The driveway should be included in the updated plan to connec Riverland/Walnut Hills. Correction. Peakwood, Fordham and EdgeHill residents in South Roanoke border the Blue Ridge Parkway properties. The Blue Ridge Parkway properties are used by walk- ers to connect to Mill Mountain Trails. There is an electrical right of way behind Peak - wood properties. This might be a neighborhood connector to the Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail that provides access to the Mill Mountain Trails. The South Roanoke trailer Park, located in the county, has 5 social trails that connect to the Chestnut Ridge Loop Trail that allows walkers access to the Mill Mountain Trails. Projects for future: Historic Markers are needed at the Hartsook Home displaced with the building of the J.P. Fishburn Parkway. The footprint of the house is still visible. An- other idea is an in sign on the history of Ore Mountain and the ore mines still visible. Though: South Roanoke United Methodist sponsors Boy Scout troop 210. A member of this troop helped add tree identification signs on the Fern Park Trail. please, please allow equine activities on the trails. I know that we're trying to become Online the mountain biking capital on the east coast, but we can coexist on the trails. Carvin's 11/14/2019 Submission Tim Brad- . ,,radshawlDO@aol.com cove allows shared access. Please don't exclude us and deny us accessibility. Thank Form shaw you One more thing, equine trails already exist on the Blue ridge Parkway near Mill Moun- tain. Connecting the trails would be great for horseback riders. Online Please keep the trails as natural as possible. Mill Mtn. is an oasis in the city where one 11/15/2019 Submission Cecile New- - "�'1e54 @vt.edu can get into nature quickly and away from man made surfaces and forms. It is an im- component for mental and health. Please keep it in all respects Form comb portant physical green as much as possible In case I can't make this meeting here are my thoughts_. 1) More trails on certain parts of Mill Mountain (MM). The area between Rattle & Run to lower Star Trail is be, ing to be developed. This is the flattest topography on MM and perhaps it would yie d some trails that are actually beginner friendly. It appears be /parking the Woodthrush be there used to a road area on saddle on which could really interesting to bring back. The bonus on developing this area will be to curb 1,/2019 Online Submission Troy Lender- unwanted squalling which has been an on -going issue. 2) Some downhill be super cool. Especially if we ever in a shuttle/ 1 / king t,,D /�,enderking @mac.com courses would put Can't imagine how be. Form tram. cool that would 3) 1 don't think we should attempt to segregate foot from bike trails. Realize that MM gets pretty crowded sometimes but don't think separating these is the way too go. 4) Pie in the sky. Get back Chestnut Ridge from the US Park Service. I know there Is some financial challenges associated with taking over the campground but this would be s00000 huge. Thanks for all you guys are doing' i 1 2019 Tent `o Michael Kathryn Davis none Hi Michael. I am unable to attend the meeting tomorrow night but I want to say that I am definitely in support and favor of making the old railway up Mill Mountain steps. Online would like to see more trails developed for both Mt bikers and runners. May need to 120/2019 Submission Andrew Har- aharnson5005 @email.vccs. make some trails directional so people will not get hurt. Would be killer if we could get trails it up for night time use. bike lane on the spur road to the star. I would like Form rison edu some to see a trail to the ruins of the old trolley system and old plane crash. 1 /202019 Online Submission Andrea Owens Andrealowens @hotmail.com I would love to see the old incline site made into a trail and am supportive of adding trails [o the mountain, in general. love using the MM trails! pP g Form I love to hike a loop around the Mill Mountain trails, starting from Big Sunny trail, then Online to Riser trail, and then to Ridgeline trail, and then to the Fern Park trail, end ng at Fern Park. Now to complete this loop I need to come back up from Fern Park crossing Yel- ' 1 /18/2019 Submission Jimbo Harsh- harsh2612 @cox.net low Mountain Road in order to get back to Nottingham Road. The tiny little trail rising Form field up from Fern Park to Yellow Mountain Road is in a horrible state of repair! I don't care if this tiny little trail above Fern Park is deemed as a social trail or as an official trail, but it is vitally necessary! Erosion is extremely bad and needs repair immediately. Please help! a m Z v X W C W r n Z 'O C A M Z n O M M Z —i v+ flOANOKE 98 Da t, Media Platform J,cr Name E-mail Feedback/Comments Da t, Media Platform User Name E-mail Feed back/Comments 9/92019 Public Input from RWH Neighborhood Ka.,, y . _ 7 _ _., - Very useful healthy for residents and enjoyable for everyone to get outside meeting Pedestrian crossings at Walnut and crosswalks or Flashing lights. Also cut back the growth at Mill Mountain Overlook 9/9/2019 Mapping activity Rebecca Perdue anv127 @y3hoo.con- Visit the Star, drive. Overgrowth at Star overlook. Bike concerns near Monument, Mill Mountain Greenway, Walnut, Sylvan, alleys. More Mutt Mitt stations maybe near Big Sunny. Trash can on Mill Mountain Gre- enway. Signs a /lights at Walnut near Blue Cow /Piedmont for Bike /Ped traffic. Speeding issues on Walnut. Bicycle etiquette in bike lane on JB Fishburn (riding two abreast rather than in lane) 9/9/2019 Mapping activity (from map) Matt Bullington mattbullington @co <..ne: Visit Star /walk Roanoke River Greenway /drive. Need a picnic pavilion at Piedmont Park. No bikes in alley between Walnut and Camilla, No parking on Sylvan or Walnut, No bikes on front (downtown side) of Mill Mountain or Sylvan. Da t, Media Platform J,cr Name E-mail Feedback/Comments 9/11/2019 Public Input at MMAB Sissy kegley sissy. eSre, C _� -_ ._ So many options; well used; especially how much attention and over - sight is dedicated by the City all conducted in an open and inclusive meeting process 10/23/2019 Public Input at SR Neigh Rebecca Perdue anv127 @y3hoo.con- More information available to users as in kiosks and wayfinding signage. 9/11/2019 Public Input at MMAB Matt Bullington mattbullington @co <..ne: Variety, connections, very accessible to Downtown meeting loggers Volunteers do nothing but walk and talk. A connector trail from Monument/Star Trail 4 way down to Woodthrush 10/2312019 Public Input at SR Neigh Ryan Fedak ryanfedak @hotmail.com and /or Sidewinder trail 9/11/2019 Public Input at MMAB David Perry dperry@brlc.org Lots of options - -ifs come a long way in 20 years meeting Add some bike specific trails, add more trail, work with feds to open Greater accessibility to the medical district. Biggest growth area in the City. Lots of young people 9/11 Mapping Activity New trails needed for connectivity /homeless activity/good topography. More at Rivedand Road/ tar Trail. Need connectivity/direct to /2019 parking Rivers Edge South /Carilion. More kiosks, maybe wayfinding. 9/1 1 /2019 mapping Activity (from hike, drive, mains hiking and running. More parking. Better connecty- ity with Medical District, wayfinding -- something smaller than a kiosk. ma itself) p Signage at trails to catch eye, more kiosks. Date Media Platform User Name E-mail Feed back/Com ments 10/23/2019 Public Input at SR Neigh Marianne Gandee none Lots of variety More parking with signage and better connectively. Better access to amenities. People do not know what is available for free 10/23/2019 Public Input at SR Neigh Rebecca Perdue anv127 @y3hoo.con- Everything Control bicycle speeds!! And driving habits!! Keep pedestrians and oIl ley Drive vehicle lane. Better enforcement that is official. loggers Volunteers do nothing but walk and talk. It's so wonderful to be able to walk, ride, or run from much of the City 10/2312019 Public Input at SR Neigh Ryan Fedak ryanfedak @hotmail.com to many miles of trail. Great to be able to get kids out into the woods. Wonderful variety of trails. Add some bike specific trails, add more trail, work with feds to open Chestnut Ridge Most people visit, walk to Fern Park Drive via Walnut. Drainage to Fern Park. Morrison Street and Yellow Mountain can have parking issues 10/23/2019 Mapping Activity (per citizen that lives there). Need larger parking for Star Trail. Have group hikes. Need trail access into new Carilion project. Would like to see: Chestnut Ridge open to bikes, beginner friendly (add more), con - nectos between trails, Connection from Riverland Road to Star. Signed parking on Yellow Mountain near Ridgeline. Enlarge paring at Riverland Road. Sidewinder to Woodthrush Connection. Make one hour 10/23/2019 Mapping Acti iity (from loops. Several new trail lines. Open Chestnut Ridge to Bikes, Additional trails at Yellow Mountain Park, Flow trail, "beginner friendly' map) pumptrack, trails (kids), more connections and loop options, crosing to greenway from Riverland Road. Provide access to Morningside near 9th Street. ... _. -. =22E a M rr Z v X W C W n Z C rn m Z n O M Z a rr Z C X W C W n Z C -i -i Z n O Z we Itoo llt= Date 11/12/2019 Media Platform Public Input SEAF User Name Ke, n Be r E-mail kevindberry86 @gmaiLcom FeedbacklComments Accessibility, beauty /upkeep Lighting, road access 11/12/2019 Public Input SEAF Cindy Pasternak C"om`orr�in`arrn @gmaiL They are well kept and marked More safety features, solar lighting on the greenway. More art along the ; =_- way 11/12/2019 Public Input SEAF Roy Bedwell none It's in the Blue Ridge Mountains Sidewalk or pathway from 9th Street to Star trail lot 11112/2019 Public Input SEAF Toby Giles tobyg601 @gmail.corr The closeness to the river and the access for dog walking /running Rails to block from going onto others properties 11/12/2019 Public Input SEAF p Sean Adkins sean.adkins @roanokeva. gov One of the better kept public trailway /greenways in the area and Appalac' a Trail overall. Oh, and Renee is awesome! If I had to pick - -more dog waste stations 11/12/2019 Public Input SEAF Hannah Adkins hannah@uwrv.org Quick, safe access around City for walkers /bikers and safe, designated spot for exercise More bike repair spots 11/12/2019 Public Input SEAF Joshua Ijames joshuaijames@gmail.com Didn't know they really existed. I will explore'. Information /signs to get to trailheads 11/12/2019 Public input SEAF Karen McNally mcknak @cox.net Love the easy access and opportunity to explore the City! 11/12/2019 Public Input SEAF Taylor Stone nom taylorsellsroanoke@yahoo. Economic engine for Roanoke Safe places to park. Too many cars getting broken into. 11/12/2019 Public Input SEAF Spence Robert- son spendoc789 @gmaiLcom Access from 9th Street to Star trail 11/12/2019 Public Input SEAF Melissa Crigger nhtnurse @gmaiLcom It allows more exploration of Mill Mountain. Star trail provides additional access to Star. More advertisement of trails near the Garden City area. Was unaware of Virg - nia Pine trail. More access from 9th Street to Star trail. More wayfinding from Fern Park to Big Sunny. 11/12/2019 Public Input SEAF p none none Better access down 9th Street to Star Trail /bike lanes. Signs from greenway to trailheads 1111212019 Public Input SEAF Steve Steffeh( ?) ssteffeh @gmaiLcom I don't use it a ton and normal hike /bike to downtown. But if there was a more comfortable route from lm /Bullitt to Star trail via 9th Street that would help. Solar lighting on the greenway. Maybe some signage from town to trail for wayfinding. 11/12/2019 Mapping Activity Biking /hiking access via 9th Street. Connect Star Trail with Woodthrush. Way- finding Garden City to Hartsook BLVD. Signagge Fern Park to Big Sunny. Need sidewalk from 9th Street to Riverland Road TH. Information /signs how to walk/ drive /arrive at to trailheads for visitors /newcomers. Parking off Sylvan Road. 11/12/2019 Mapping Activity (from map) Sidewalk/greenway 9th Street to Mill, wayfinding Hartsook to GCG, Fern to Big Sunny wayfinding and trail fix, a rr Z C X W C W n Z C -i -i Z n O Z we Itoo llt= a -v Date Media 9/23/2019 Mi11User =� Platform .= Chuck Walz crm,19-3�'�aelcorr I have a place to hike and the trails are usually clear. Hiking greenway ed! trails should be longer and new ones added. Trails are what I use. The is too flat, but it is long which is good. Greenway should be complet- 9/23/2019 Mill User Survey Benjamin MacDon- benjmmac @gmailcom Close to my house. Quiet. Good views. 9/23/2019 Mill User Survey Jane Caffrey jane.caffrey @gmailcom Multiple trails, beautiful setting. All good! 3/2019 Mill User Survey Vickie Thurston just none ews are very relaxing. Maybe more colorful iflowe sgood card!o workout. The F9/23/2019 Mill User Survey Brian and Charlotte Strain bstrain9 @cox.net Easy access, great views of valley and mountains, support zoo. Overgrowth from sides of trail -- especially one we use a lot- -Big Sunny. 10/1/2019 Mill User Survey Liz belcher liz.belcher@greenways.org Shade, woods, birds, woodthrush, Virginia Pine Loop Signage on Greenway 10/1/2019 Mill User Survey James P.evercend_ I omesrevercomb @gmaiL Location and access. Great to have a quality, multi -use trail system within the din limits. siof Roa oke's qua / ry of life. Natural setting, mature orrest doesinot feel like being in City limits. A few more trails that improved connections on the mountain, specifically Woodthrush /Star trail /Parking Lot to the Monument /MM Greenway side. Bet- ter wayfinding from the Roanoke River Greenway. Bike only DH trail. 10/3/2019 Mill User Survey Anna McCadden atm22 @aolcom Scenery, quietness in early morning. Pavement needs re -done (referencing MMG) 10!3/2019 Mill User Survey Travis Powell roanoketp @yahoo.com Location, location, location! Amazing to have such an amazing asset so close to m trails and pasena. Such so close to the City. Adding what w unique trail key! 1. Maintaining the old Star Road. 2. Educating people about respecting and 1. preserving what we have in that trail system. Sadly, I see a lot of trash on the roads and trails. 1013/2019 Mill User Survey Mack McGhee mcgheeiv @gma,.lcom Trails- -close to town, but feels like far away. Education for mountain bikers, especially those that use Chestnut Ridge Loop. Used to be real singletrack now could drive a car on most of them. Close Star trail between the Star and Monument. 10/7/2019 Mill User Survey Joe Darwin none Great trails, convenient location, well kept. No complaints 10/7/2019 Mill User Survey Sam Robinson rbnsb5 @hotmaii.com Lots of variety, well maintained. Nothing? More trails? Maybe more mileage markers. 10/7/2019 Mill User Survey Quintin Amer quintin.arner @gmailcom Varied terrain, well maintained. Slightly wider trail perhaps? 10/23/2019 Mill User Survey Maria Fras[e none Well I live to run and enjoy the fresh 10/23/2019 Mill User Survey C. Wayne Dalton waynedalton @cox.net The connecting trails /clean /variety. Take care of down trees, etc. 10/23/2019 Mill User Survey Brooke Overby brookeoverbyl @cox.net So many different places to go exercise around the area. The different trails are rated easy for those not used to hiking. I take the easy trail with my dogs. Some people up here enjoying the greenway don't follow leash laws. 10/23/2019 Mill User Survey Annette Dalton annettedalton @cox.net Beautiful views, nice weather, great trails. Mileage. More trails if possible. 10/25/2019 Mill User Survey Carol Cole doroxjugs @gmailcom Accessibility- -well maintained. Sunnyside (Big Sunny ?) Needs shoring up. Greenway needs drainage improve- ments under Franklin Street Bridge. 11/6/2019 Mill User Survey Shawn Holbrook shawn778860@gmaii.com More trails, more parking. Great greenway - -what a great natural resource. Keep it up! Add bathroom facility and water fountain at Star Trailhead. Make more parking at Star Trailhead. Access directly from Startrailhead parking lot over to Roa- noke River Greenway across the street. Incline would be great tourist attrac- tion for Roanoke. 1 1/72019 Mill User Survey Mary Hastings mary@hastingsdesign.com Gorgeous nature walk right in the backyard. Love to hike, people are friendly and courteous. Makes Roanoke unique and special. I don't really see a need for improvement. Gully from Yellow Mountain to Fern Park can use some improvement. 11/7/2019 Mill User Survey Lori Rakes lorirakes7l @me.corn I like /love it because it is so peaceful to start my day on walk in the woods each day with my dog. I come evryday! I think it is great - -can't think of anything. 11/8/2019 Mill User Survey Jonah Mortenson none Nice to have the trails here and the connection to the City. Well maintained. Z O !C W 'O C W r n_ Z C rr1 Z A O 3 A rn Z H I iot ROA YOKE Date Media Platform User Name E-mail Feedback/Comments MMDC 11/19/2019 Public mpieduagmail. Martin Piedl com How close and convenient to City, Trails in good shape mostly, drains well in wet weather Input Maybe add another trail or two on the Woodthrush side, Allow bikes on Star, Maybe some more advanced trails MMDC devinkathleen- Accessible to residential, builds our community and relationships as athletes and commuters, 11/192019 Public Devinjohnson johnson @gmail. essential to our community Input corn Improved signage and warnding, add kiosk map at the big bikes, add OR codes for link to map pdfs (stickers would a easy), remove bike restrictions from Star and Watchtower, Formal wayfnding from Fern to Big Sunny, or up Chestnut or both, add any connector for Crystal Creek, "false" i.e. Star trail remove parking signs on maps -- misleading (from tourism management side) parking and big bike parking see map on back of survey* In town wilderness /backcountry feel, easy non vehicle (car) required access from town, connec- 11 /19/2019 MMDC Public David Tomp- dmti 273 @gmad ti-ty to further trail syystems and part of a larger multi - system concept with Chestnut Ridge loop pad Expla and e Input kins com grounds, picnic shelter, zoo, wildflower garden natural surface, multi-use trail system P P Yg P g Additional loop trails off of Woodthrush, Forest Mangement plan ensuring healthy forests allow- ing for recreation, Garden City Access parking area -trail head at Virginia Pine? 1 1 /19/2019 MMDC Public Bobby Payne rtbob2000 @ven- A lot' Convenience, easy to get to, good ride after heavy rain, view at top, bike stations Input zon.net More black diamond trails for MTB riders, MTB specific trails, more miles, double black diamond trails, muddy area on woodthrush that never seems to dry up MMDC Kr istine Mc- kristine @gijcre- That Mill Mountain Trails are greenway accessible so I don't have to drive. The feeling of seclusion 11/19/2019 Public Cormick ative.com in a mountain setting minutes from my front door. Input Connectivity for MTB so less time on the road. Star alternative trail. More trails off of Woodthrush. Downhill bike specific trail. Utilize old utility road that goes up the mountain from Riverland Road near the 9th Street bridge. Trails that go up the mountain from Crystal Springs trail. Signage from Fern Park to Big Sunny through the neighborhood. MMDC matthewconnor- It's roximity to the Cit and ease of access. It's popularity with local riders and runners. The rocky "flow." The si nage is attractive and the trails, rather than bein g 11/79/2019 Public Mat[ Moore moore @gmail -com an technical nature o g purely The to the trails from a variety of Input helpful. connectivity and ability access points. Open all trails to MTB (the Star trail in particular). Build a trail up the incline /powerline MMDC Steve Am- steve @downsh�` - - -- Easy Access from Downtown /bike lane up new road. Picturesque views. Good network of moun- 11 /19/2019 Public Input bruzs bikes.com tain bike trails. E- bikes. Roanoke is behind Richmond, Bedford, Harrisonburg, Williamsburg among many many other cities in the region with their prohibition of e- bikes. If Roanoke truly belives in being an inclusive city to everyone, they need to allow class 1 e -bikes on trails and greenways. 11/19/2019 MMDC Public jimbo Harsh- field jimbo.harsh803@ gmail rom Trails, si gns, blazes Input Fern Park trail up to Yellow Mountain Road 11/19/2019 MMDC Public Mike Buehring mike.buehring@ yahoo.com Ease ofaccess. Somewhat beginner friendly trails input More variety of MTB trails. Quicker support correcting large obstructions. More trail features for MTB. Repave old road. 11/19/2019 MMDC Public MartyO'Con- Hell oconnell.marty.j@ gmaiLcom Accessibility from town. Variety of terrain. Well draining. Always open. Input Old road should be better maintained, wet leaves and trees can be scary on a bike going down. Plow for hikers and bikers in winter up old road. More distance. 11/19/2019 MMDC Public Katie Smith kssmith2789@ gmaiLcom Ease of access from greenway. All ability levels. Input More technical trails with features. More downhill traffic trails. Biking specific trails. 11/19/2019 MMDC Public Jeff Suppes jwsuppes @yahoo. Ease of access from town. Trail network and variety of trails. Input com I'd like to see some 1 directional bike only trails. Maybe a trail that works across mid - mountain that is flowy, opening Chestnut section to bikers and creation of new trails. 11!192019 MMDC Public James Breakell 1ames.breakell@ boxley.com Close to home, easy, fun hikes to Star. Great view of City. Input A few more trails. Easy, moderate, switchbacks. MMDC 11/19/2019 Public David Irby dwi3f @virginia.edu Mountain bike trails Input More bike trails. More built burms and rocks. 11/19/2019 MMDC Public Ian Bongard ianb199 @gmail. com Location, location, location. Input Downhill only trails. Trails to take pressure off Monument. Progressive trail. Easy access, safe, friendly people. A variety of trails. Bathrooms at the top. Generally peaceful. 11/19/2019 MMDC Public Carol Rowlett carolrowlett@ hotmail.com Connectivity to other trail systems. I like the set schedule for mountain biking events so I know when to stay off of certain trails. I also like that Mill Mountain is not overpopulated with trails. Input Except for trail intersections, I generally don't hear conversations from other trails. I'm still campiagling for a trash can down by the "big bikes" photo op. Better pedestrian access from Roanoke River Greenway. Tree identification trail near the zoo. Better use for the old Roa- noke Mountain Campground. 11/19/2019 MMDC Public Kemper Fant kemperfant@ gmaiLcom That it is right in the City! ". Input aoar+oKi a -v z v X W C W r n Z c --1 Z O M Z a M M Z v X W .Q C W ri Let Z C --1 m Z O m Z 11/19/2019 MMDC Public Cole Inman eloc49 @gmaiLcom 1. Bike trail from Star Trail Parking lot up eastern side. 2. Sustainable Star trail improved for run- Input ning. Loose rocks, etc. 11/19/2019 Public MMDC Beth Oates akoates4 @gmail. com Close to downtown. Generally well-maintained. Beautiful! Input bike trails :) Class 1 e -bikes allowed. 11/19/2019 MMDC Public Chip Cress- Chiperessman@ More beginner - friendly trails. Allow access for e- bikes. MMDC Andie Thomp- thompsonandie@ Easy access from downtown. Well maintained. Star and view from StjDrains ell so able to ride 9!_ 9!_Vj 1 9 Public son yahoo.com in most weather. Plenty of parking and access points. Input MMDC Public Mar Harsh- harsh2612 @cox. The wide variety of trails. The easy accessibilty so close to neighborhoods. Good birding on the Mountain. Input fieldy net Maps at trailhead or access points. 11/19/2019 MMDC Public David Gregg dgreggus 1 @ Close to town. Parking availability. Well- maintained. Marked well. Multi -skill level trails. Input yahoo.com trails or possibly some separate trails for bikes? 11/19/2019 MMDC Public Derrick Quinn dernckjamesqui- rin @gmaiLcom Open all trails to bikes. Overall map on trail somewhere. Expand the trail system. 1�19 'u19 MMDC Public John corlissjdc @gmail. yP eo Friend) le. Well established multi -use trails. p Input com Easy, low grade trails contouring around the summit to provide easy /rewarding trail options near Add additional trails. All multi -use 11/1912019 MMDC Public Rob Issem robertissem@ gmaiLcom Location is amazing. Input 1. Add trail features: jumps, burms, skill features. 2. Downhill only trails (directional) safer and fun. 11/19/2019 MMDC Public Shelley Teer shellbell l 122@ 3. Add line options A line, B line. 4. Shuttle days! Regular. City feature. Input gmaiLcom The entire mountain needs to be considered as an opportunity. As much as my opinion or other folks opinion goes it shouldn't matter when it comes to specifics. Roanoke has a tremendous re- source with Mill. The accessibility to neighborhoods and the greenway system is a home -run that 11/192019 MMDC Pubic Mat; King mtking @salemva. other towns would kill for. The long lastin community impact and economic impact of this trail be A CLASS plan needs to be implemented. With Input P gov plan cannot overstated. professiona�WORLD such as this may and SHOULD involve some loss of "sacred cows." Not all trails an opportunity currently in the ground should stay. A loss for the greater good of the network and mountain to prosper and increased enjoyment/connectivity. BIKE STUFF would be cool too. 11/19/2019 MMDC Public Hillary Moore hrrchole.moore@ gmaiLcom Accessibility to town and neighborhoods. Input Add machine groomed trails that are flowy with built features (berms, beginner table top Jumps, rollers, features!) Possibly above Woodthrush. Connect Yellow Mountain to Garden City Greenway for more neighborhood entrances and loop options. It's intimidating to bike on the road there. Allow e -bikes everywhere. Utilize the mountain and empty space while really minimalizing tree loss. Directional trails. 11/19/2019 MMDC Public Stephen Sinnes ss,nnes54 @gma. com Access from many points in town. Input More trails, specifically lower elevation and flow style. Wooden and earth built features from be- ginner to advanced. More entry points into neighborhoods. Access into Blue Ridge Parkway. 11/19/2019 MMDC Pu- bic Input did not say (maybe Kyle Inman. ) It's in my backyard. Allow class 1 e- bikes. 26 states and the BLM now allow them where bikes are allowed. Establish new trail corridors with building guidance and let local groups like BROC and BRG build the trails without immediate City supervision. Weekday trailbuilding sessions are not conducive to maxi- mum participation. 11/19/2019 MMDC Public Kimberley Patterson kimberleybpatter- son @gmaiLcom Number of trails, various terrain. Input Would love to see a stairway along the old incline pass aka Manitou Springs, Colorado. Or along the powerline? More maps of trails. a M M Z v X W .Q C W ri Let Z C --1 m Z O m Z 11/19/2019 MMDC Public Cole Inman eloc49 @gmaiLcom Rocks, ERG bike presence, beautiful views, no reason given for e -bike ban (as far as I know) Input Wider /bike optimized trails, features, wood features, built rock gardens, berms, steep trails. More bike trails :) Class 1 e -bikes allowed. 11/19/2019 MMDC Public Chip Cress- Chiperessman@ Convenient, challen inclusive" we see all levels out there! In Convenient, g g' Input man Additional beginner /intermediate trails on the Woodthrush side. 11/19/2019 MMDC Public Mar Harsh- harsh2612 @cox. The wide variety of trails. The easy accessibilty so close to neighborhoods. Good birding on the Mountain. Input fieldy net top of Mill Have a better connection to Fern Park from the Nottingham/Yellow Mountain Road intersection. Concern about fast bikers where people are walking. Good to hear bikers talk about one way trails or possibly some separate trails for bikes? 11/19/2019 MMDC Public Derrick Quinn dernckjamesqui- rin @gmaiLcom Accessibility, signage. Input Easy, low grade trails contouring around the summit to provide easy /rewarding trail options near the summit for kids. 11/19/2019 MMDC Public Jamie Nervo nervojamie@ gmaiLcom Close to town - -has options. Input More trails. Connect to Parkway. 11/19/2019 MMDC Public Shelley Teer shellbell l 122@ Open to ride - -there is so muich potential. So many places to take advantage. Input gmaiLcom Add more trails -- berms, progressive trails, offering more with rock and rough terrain, one way specific trails. Downhill specific trails as well. Don't have to have speed, just more techy stuff!! 11/19/2019 MMDC Public Tyler Teer tteer250r @gmail. com Easy access for everyone around the area. Input vie-, 10 a 7 A en Z v x W C to r f1 Z C X 4 T Z A O ic Z �1 r� M 1 104 0.0ANOxE Downhill specific trails -- Monument is the most fun downhill -only trail, however becomes danger- be more downhill oriented to ous to everyone due to 30+ MPH speeds. Other trails could made take this danger away - -there are plenty of opportunities for amazing downhill - specific trails to keep everyone happy without the need to go so fast on such fast, popular walking trails. 11 /19/2019 MMDC Public F" ". ber chrisl@ gmail.com Convenient - -nice variety of trails in heart of town. Input More trails to accommodate more users. I would like to see more connectivity options to create a good race loop. 11/19/2019 PublDic - - = °�� "- _ nwgreenguy@ hotmad con, It's near. Input Mountain bike only trails. One way parrellel sidewinder to take downhill traffic off Woodthrush. Biking from Star Parking Lot to Star. Downhill specific trails bike only and directional. Flow trail from Mt. Pleasant. Fix Star trail to be Mapping Parallel to Woodthrush. More trails on SE Side. Access built. Trail features -- jumps, skinnies, etc. Alternate lines. 11/19/2019 Activity sustainable. New trails that are machine Safety where bikers going down, hikers, going up, dog walkers. Double black trai from top of mountain (Star) to bottom. Fix Fern Park to complete loop (social trail /erosion). More secluded trail. Don't want to see trail packed side by side. Keep Star trail hiker Mapping only. So much family traffic. Ridgeline getting eroded (downhill section). Trash Can at Big Bikes. trails. Better connectivity to Morningside Park (bike lane). Enduro /DH 11/19/2019 Activity Want e -bikes allowed on centered trails (release pressure from Monument). Raceable trails (promotional material). Ma- chine built trails, no one wants more typical Roanoke singletrack. It's boring. Mapping Remove hobos (near Woodthrush), fix Sidewinder "burms ",Erosion on Ridgeline, Fern Park con - 912019 Activity (from map nection to Yellow Mountain Road, several new lines for future trails. tsel f) a 7 A en Z v x W C to r f1 Z C X 4 T Z A O ic Z �1 r� M 1 104 0.0ANOxE MOM Date Media User Name E -mail Feedback /Cornments Platform v x v� C cm n a C -1 M Z n O Z 1 V1 R O E 1 305 Is there any possibility of an incline as part of the trail system (where the old incline was that I can't, 1 /22/2021 Online Andrea Owens Andrealowens @ho[ mail. now om that would be such an amaziing aids t onfto hiking anderun running pt options of milllmoun- fain! On the proposed trails map, there is one trail that says "o en to bikes." Given that it's the Or is rha,- 1/22/2021 Online Corey Heitz crh3ff @gmaiLcom only supposed n it denote label, one -way downhill style the are hiker -only or multi -use. Overall I feet positive about this trail master plan. The main concern I have is that it isn't clear what uses would be allowed on which trails, with the exception of the top to bottom bike trail. Would all other new trails be open for people both hiking and biking? 1 appreci- MITI Mountain and respect that some current trials are hiker ate the multi use nature of but I hope that the majority of these new trails would be built with biking in mind. 1/22/2021 Online M-4- *. McKimmy mckimmy.me @gmaiLcom If only, the to to bottom trail is going to be designed as bikes-only that would be incredible. Currently descents down the mountain seem like the most likely instance where negative I look forward to interactions may take place. Thanks for all your hard work on this and seeing these plans come to fruition in the years ahead! I Hello again! realize I already gave some feedback, but I've been looking at the new trails more closely, thinking about what new combined route opportunities these new trails would create, and I have one more critical suggestion: In order to allow for connection between where the future [railhead where Star Trail, #4, #14 and #6 converge atjP Fishburn Parkway and the Woodthrush trail further around the improvements are mountain, the lower portion of the Star Trail should receive whatever necessary to allow both hiker and biker usage. biker I have never ridden on the Star Trail, and never intend to 1/24/2021 Online Mat[ McKimmr mckimmy.me @gmaiL com As a respectful mountain unless it is officially allowed. While the future biker -only top -to- bottom trail could be connected via #4 to Monument to climb back to the top, allowing riders to also connect back to the Woodthrush side of the mountain would allow for a much wider variety of routes. As our region's population and interest in hiking and biking continue to grow, both creat- ing trails AND more potential routes to connect trails in different configu- more providing rations is very important. Giving bikers a route between the Woodthrush parking area and the new trailhead men- tioned above would provide much better access to these new trails, as the Woodthrush parking area is a great place to expand parking options in the future for citizens and tourists alike. Looks great to me. Thank you for pursuing this in such detail. It must be difficult to use rl 12212021 suewilliams00 @gmail rorr this kind of intensively, without making people feel they're too close to others, to other uses. Well Please build a mountain bike specific trail from the top of mill mountain all the way to the 1/22/2021 D91 mart@gmail.com bottom with progressive features like jumps and drops, and have an option to ride around if don't want to ride it do not have too. just my two cents. the features that way you you You are missing out on millions of dollars in tourism dollars by not already having progres- Tnlne sive trails built on mill mountain. There is no other "mountain" located IN a city like this on the east coast. I think a good model for a future trail park could be Ride Kanuga in North 1 /22/2021 Hin isme@ mait.com kY g Carolina near Asheville, with directional trails for bikes and hikers alike. A full investment restore the tram to the top of the mountain. This consider- for mill mountain would also ation is decades past due. Good evening, I'm an avid hiker, mountain biker, and snowboarder. Roanoke has 2 of those activities available right out of my door step. I live in downtown Roanoke and love it. Mill mountain has progressed so much since I was a child. I have run into other bikers In other states and when I mention I'm from Roanoke the 1 st two things brought up are Mill and the Cove. Bikers love coming to Roanoke to enjoy the trails and beer tht are so close to the city. I would love to see more challenging Trail on Mill. Some trails with features Samwell.dotkom @gmail. such as table tops, drops, skinny's , and kickers. The more challenges that we can put on bikers will travel to ROA to explore. It has worked in 22 ; t :, ,ice s�- con, a trail for riders to progress the more many cities nation wide. Its the reason my friends and I will pack up for a long weekend and go out of state to visit a new city with progressive trails. I look forward to seeing all the new ideas and trails built so close to the city. My family owns several businesses in the Roanoke area and the more people that come to visit the more we hel Roanoke and our in fellow business owners grow. Thank you for reading my opinions and feedback. Love all Sam. 1i2 2/_202 1 - '�'. %'.e Martin Trussell mdtrussell @gmaiLcom They all look fun and BROC will build them. Turn us loose. Link Mill mint trails to new trails or horse trails to explorer park trails. Finally legit riding bikes on chestnut trail. Everyone rides it any way. Build rhythm dirt jumps at morning side large Its easy to build and doesn't cost alot of money. And a pump track small med sets. for God sakes. Allow and let more progressive trails be built at carvins cove, and trails in general. "don't dumb Everything down . just because city officials can't ride it, or its not here their style, don't ruin it for everyone else. It's not all about you. World class terrain in the Roanoke area with lots of opportunities. IM SORRY, BUT GET YOUR HEADS OUT OF YOUR ASSES ROANOKE CITY. look at what is happening in Knoxville TN for a great This be world class. Oh, and while your at it, get rid of that death 122202 1 r-i, Scott Freeman Sfr'eeman811 @comcastnet example. place could trap strainer low bridge in wasena Park that always floods. Build a nice arch bridge for spectating with a nice freestyle kayak pity W way below. There is a large W kayaking com- munity her in the Roanoke area. It would bring kayakers from all over the southeast for competitions there if butt right. Lots of money making opportunities for Roanoke City. It from someone who has been in would not take a ton of money to build. just my two cents from the outdoor scene for along time any always having to go somewhere else away my hometown to see and do the real deal. Roanoke city and Roanoke in general always been a bunch of posers and no doers. CartecShumaker @gmail. Please add a bike specific trail from the top of Mill Mountain to road crossing on JP Fish - Corr burne Parkway. Mr I'm writing in support of a bike optimized trail, Having Mill Mountain right in town is truly just can't replicate. There has clearly been a strongg focus something other municipalities on outdoor recreation and more specifically mountain biking in this community. VBR's Capitol of the East marketing City's paid trail maintenance staff, or simply he huge boost all evidence of the trail communitys growth. The in numbers of riders on the trails are demand and support for a trail of this nature is there. The growth has been continuing over the years and that's been primarily built on multi use trail systems mostly optimized for foot traffic not bicycles. We still do not have many bike optimized trails in this area and on these can be multi use as well. I've thought about a bike optimized trail of this nature Mill Mountain for years. I was apart of a plan that was approved to build a trail of similar nature years ago. Now that there is a strong push for this in our area and clearly seeing -- On'kme Sean Castle ICastle36 @gmaiLcom the demand is there for more trails. All of the popular trails are over trafficed especially boom. It would be ideal to have a professionally built after the Covid outdoor recreation showcase trail off Mill Mountain. This should be done in my opinion by one of the better more established professional trail building companies in the U.S. even if it takes longer to raise the funds, I truly believe this needs to be done at a very high level if we really mean business about putting our community on the Mountain Bike Map. Which means the abil- ity to have real core mountain bikers come here and actually want to come back because the quality of the trails actually support the marketing campaign. This should be a show someone is learning to build on. I'd advocate for a Green /Blue case trail, not something level bike optimized trail built to national standards. This style of trail is beginner friendly but will still offer more advanced riders opportunity to have fun and enjoy the trail. Trail building companies know these are the trails for the masses. v x v� C cm n a C -1 M Z n O Z 1 V1 R O E 1 305 _ _ FVW I to6 s If done right it will have an impact on the number of people coming to Mill Mountain busy, may need to include additional parking plans in this dis- which cussion is already seemingly as well. However if this is the direction the community is going with the Mountain _ Biking Capitol of the East this should be THE absolute best built trail in the area. Showcase in the community. The trail name should also be some- trail thing off the showcase mountain worth branding and marketing that fits with Roanoke's branding initiatives I can on and on I'd love to see this happen. Wish you all the best. Sean Castle Roanoke, VA 540 C 7976317 C Initiatives enhancement made in the city to embrace the mountain bike community have been a great C to the area. One aspect of mountain biking in the star city that hasn't been of an area of focus is progressive riders. Unless you are willing to commit vast amounts hours during a ride to climb high elevations at Carvings Cove, the city lacks any sort of bikers. Morning side park is the closest trail to offer any sort of skills skills parks for mountain , trail but it seems the expansion projects have been put on the back burner. I've been [ forced to travel outside the city to parks such as Tannery Knobs and Fountain Head to , t /22/2021 Online Dustin Trainer dsuainr @gmaiLCOm experience any sorts of higher skill ump trails. The city seems to be placing more focus a mixed bag of trail systems. Please offer more of a on entry level riders rather than offer for the area riders. The Mill Mountain project could be the perfect location variety of trail systems as this would provide all types of trails for different riding styles with the ability located. Giving the progressive riders ability to "lap" to have everything relatively centrally a skills trail while also offering traditional trails in one location, would bring a whole new crowd to the area erem c.smaIIe @ ma!f Y g Thanks for your work! Please consider adding mountain bike trail down the east side of to Monument or Fishburne parkway, the way Star trail currently 123/2021 Online Jeremy Smalley tom Y' the mountain connecting does. The backside /drop of ridgeline is really rutted and functionally a one -way trail downhill for bikes. A reroute would be more appealing and much more enjoyable for hikers and bikers. It would be wonderful to have a mountain -bike designed trail from the top of Mill moun- tain to the road crossing on JP Fishburn Pkwy. There is no good road crossing from the mill mountain trail parking lot across rte 116 towards Morningside park. It would also be very helpful to have signage in the parking lot off rte 116 informing people of the trails in Morningslde /directions /map. 1,23;203' 1 "rCase, jamesncasey @gmail.com There is an opportunity for an excellent trail build from the rte 116 parking lotto [he wa- ter tower along the unused park hill /ridgeline on the edge of the park between the gravel Imes, within the The hillside looks great and could have road and the power still property. a great flow trail built into the hillside. We need a trail connection from Cadlion Hospital. ICs so close but no connection directly from the valley. Also, the proposed trail map additions overall look very promising! We live on Mill Mountain. I must say that the improvements to the existing trails have Star. I am an avid MTB rider and hiker. I been wonderful. My kids grew up hiking to the sure have recognized the trends here on "the MTN ". I will include the Chestnut am you Ridge system as those trails are adjoining. I used to carry a trash bag ors my rides, to pick that folks left behind. I don't need to anymore. Generally speaking it appears that up trash trail users are much more conscious about minimal impact. Can you believe it? I haven't I into the argument over hooves versus bike tire -I awood.tce@gmail .com seen horses in a long time. am not going impact, but I really hate those giant horse cookies, and I still think they should be regard- bike, but horses allowed, ` - - - - ed as an impact issue. My point is, trails that are designated no should be deemed multiuse. The volume of users is way up. No question about it. There and are some trails that require a lot of work. The IMBA are the folks for trail construction but maintenance. Look at the Carvin's Cove System. Back in the 70's it was nothing goat paths for hunters. Now it is a destination for folks from all over. Kudos to everyone that is involved in this process. It represents the need to protect a wonderful resource, while at the same time make it accessible for all. If anyone would like to contact me, I am Alex Wood, 2742 Yellow Mountain Road, 540 -353- 8873. Thank you to everyone for all you are doing The community is starving for a modern "progressive" min bike trail. Please give the com 1232021 nr,,ne Randy Brush Y Rnoush123 @`gmaiLcom munity what it wants. We have plenty XC trail on this mountain. I would use 1 and 2 a lot. Love the idea of 13 6 would be cool, I've wondered about that knob. It could be part of a "triple crown" on MM[n, using the knob, the Star and the Rid - 1 /232021 Online David Dallas ddmdld @gmaiLCOm geline trail. Or even harder using the Chestnut Ridge Trail up to Peakwood neighborhood and down Carolina. The Mill Mountain Trailway is not up to date with the ADA standards. It is not wheelchair accessible at all, which is a disgrace to individuals with disabilities who live in Roanoke 1/23/2021 1 �,e - Stephen Gram- Per spgkws @yahoo.com community. I expect you to make the trail ADA accessible so that people with disabilities have time riding on the trail. People with disabilities deserve to have a life can a relaxing like yours, but how is this possible if the trail is not wheelchair accessible? So happy to see maintenance of the old Mill Mountain road on this list, especially the his 0��.' ,,� Mark Lynn Fer- mark.lynn.ferguson @mac. toric lease consider /elim bati g invasiovesshTfhape. first p nAlso, part I ho et t "; among priorities 123/2021 guson con. p your English ivy is out gcontrol. I am in favor of any trail maintenance and new trail construction on Mill Mountain that i=_ 1!23/2021 Online James Hogan jaykili @cox.net mountain bike friendly. I'm so excited to see this new proposal, and I think the additions to the trail system will be wonderful' I would love to see a long, top to bottom, feature rich, bike specific trail built on Mill Mountain. I think it would be a huge draw for mountain bikers to have proggressive skill !!24/2021 OrJ1. ^e Pamela Keebler pamelakeebler@gmait.com P g features in a spot that's so accessable. A huge thank you to all of the folks that have volun- Mountain the wonderful trail system that it is- their time and expertise teered to make Mill are deeply appreciated. My husband and I stopped using the star trail several years ago, primarily because of ero- sion causing the hike to be too rocky. I would recommend repairing or improving the most J 1 g heavily traveled parts of the trails in a way that would be permanent., such as pavement or decking on some stretches. Elspethmgunnoe @grnail. It looks great! I'm so grateful for this park and that you all care enough to maintain it for You make our city better! It looks great' I'm so grateful for this park and that you / 25/202' Online Elspeth Gunnoe tort' our use. all care enough to maintain it for our use. You make our city better! I am curious if the trail numbers identified as #7, #8, #11 and #12 address sorne of the homeless issues we have on the mountain. Thpose areas in particular is where most find Pa[rick.boas @roanokeva. tell via the as familiar with the layout as much) ptrails '.'25/202'1 Online Patrick Boas gov if those would any of those places. Thanks, Looks awesome this trail network and it's proximity o downtown Roanoke is an absolute 1!25/2021 Online Chnsepner chns[opher.boehl,ng@ roanokeva.gov attraction to all levels of fitness seekers and naturalists a bit of like surface easy to moderate ee rails would make these Boehling Cpebble Perth accessible ankles o afox @pricesimpsonharvey. Looks great' We love these trails and are excited to see new routes to explore in the 1/25/2021 Online Amy Fo+ om _ _ FVW I to6 rto�noxe The plan looks great. Good use of public resource close to population center. Thanks for in developing this during this pandemic year. I will look forward to using a 'p 1/2512021 Online Warren Clark clarkwg2@ gmaiLcom all your work some of the new trails when they open. M7 1/25/2021 Online Adrian Gilbert trlbk77 @gmaiLcom Amazing plan. Thank you for your efforts! v 7t connects down - mountain to either Fishburn Parkway or Walnut (being the same road). I would be interested in that enhancement, or it could connect to the proposed River - Thanks to the team who prepared this excellent plan. As a 25 -year Roanoke City resident has raised our kids walking them, a hearty thanks for OD land- Walnut Alleyway trail (5). Furthermore, why would there NOT be a trail connecting 6 functional Regarding Rid ),line Kyle Inman who regularly uses these trails and prese vin, and expandinj this precious resource. I support the "mixed use" model that have respon- C 1/2512021 Online David Stewart dswi!ey7 @gmaiLcom includes mountain bikes, or I believe with education that we bikers a special sibility to be respectful of hikers and horseback riders, and to be aware of proper biking pp Wiley nector is NPS leased land as well, so I suppose there's an agreement to add that trail, so conditions for trail preservation. n the Ridgeline ride - around I'm proposing might be feasible? Also, the last bit of Fern Park it Here's to the next 6000+ years of shared trail enjoyment! Trail is NPS, so a favorable precedent has been established seems. Use of a hidden trail camera on trails commonly trashed by ATV use, litter, etc would be a Thank you for all your hard work and the hard work to come, implementing the final very useful tool. Also the ATV users obviously live in an area nearby; canvas park neigh - bors describing violations and consequences of ATVs on trails. Signage requesting photos recommendations. I hike the trails multiple times a week and am very grateful! My only 1 /25/2021 Online AA AlpineAzaleai @gmaiLcom of illegal activity witnessed in park, on trails and using roads will be a strong deterrent. X camps to move on. Maybe one day.:) Thanks again! Public awareness of violators being made responsible for cost of trail repair, clean up, etc. m Michael.metzbower @gmail. Please add as many beginner friendly trails as possible, along with signage at all inter- but for new 1/25/2021 I don't know the Mill Mtn system very well at all and I need to fix that. I wanted to say Z 1/25/2021 Online Taylor Petty taylor.petty4@gmaiLCCm though, that I support any sustainable expansion of existing trails in this area. Keep up the n riders. I love riding Mill Mountain and do so at least 3 times a week. good work! The plan looks great! I'm a big fan of adding trash cans and mutt mitt stations. I didn't im- rnediately see a way to walk from the Roanoke River Greenway to the parking lot near the mediately 1/25/2021 Online CJ Waasdorp cjwazzy @gmaiLcom Looks great! m the access between these two trail systems would be a wonderful addition. I love the trails at Mill Mountain and I think the proposed improvements look good. I I'm thrilled to see these updates, especially the expansion of the trail system and increas- would like to add this. To really make the Mill Mtn. trail system World Class, it needs more N Online Scott Ingram matapaloscott @hotmai!. FUN added. Things that make mountain biking more exciting and added in a way that al- ride around. I think the addition of man made features like 1/25/2021 com lows all levels to participate or table top jumps, berms, rollers, bridges, logs, skinny rails etc. would make Mill Mtn. a true up lower star trail to mountain biking. my experience is that this is a trail where a lot of mountain biking destination. Thanks For listening, Scott 1/25/2021 25/2021 Online Marit Bern[son berntson @roanoke.edu It's important to incorpporate access to lower income areas, so I appreciate input from parts of SE Roanoke. Thankyou for your hard work! add protection to road cyclists on an off and fast moving road. Please consider adding is repaved Renee.and the task force have done an excellent job preparing this plan. I appreciate 1/25/2021 Online Dan Henry Danshellyhenry@gmaiLcom their hard work and their dedication to Mill Mountain, a treasured natural resource. Good First, thank you so much for all the work that you are putting into this! Great job!!! Thank job. you, thank you. I thought I understood, early on, that equestrian trails were going to be in as well as possible horse camping sites. Perhaps I missed it in the proposal but I The plan basically look great. Two suggestions but these may have already been consid- ered and found not doable. But here they are: 1. Have another " new street connection"- 1/25/2021 ry connectingg to new path 11 and 12 going to same connection as street path 9 2.Connect ?) for a loop. I like hiking loops. Tina @walkaboutoutfitter and hikers can hit the trails (I do those activities too), but for equestrians it is extremely new path 5 to path 3 somehow(on greenway Tina Miller com limited and horses on streets are extremely dangerous. With so few places for equestri- The Mill Mountain trail system is a gem and a valuable asset for all ages in our community. 1/25/2021 Online John Pendleton Lcom jpend1946@gmail.com appreciate the suggested improvements and look forward to them. well enjoying the bond between nature, their horse, and themselves. I'm thankful for any /all trail improvements and additions. Mill Mtn trails are a huge part of 25/2021 Online Nathan Kerr nkerr2 @mac.com my riding and I think a huge part of our story for the region. having trails this close to our urban core is amazing and there is still so much possibility for bigger /better /more. Thank you! THANK YOU, for the work that you are doing, as a frequent user of the trails on Mill Moun- t /25/2021 Online Ken Lyons kenneth.lyons @scouting. tain, it is appreciated. In reviewing the proposed additions they all look great. I also do keeping of our trails for hikers only. Although I have found all of the org like the idea of some mountain bikers I have come across on the trials to be courteous. Love the expansion of trails on the mountain. As long as we dont over crowd I think its a Christopher T great addition. One problem I have with enjoying tphese trails is actually getting to the trail side lon 1/25!2021 Online Breeding ctb23532 @gmaiLcom access, remote vehicle prking, or onsite parking additions so I can get these trails with increased frequency? Thank you rto�noxe I'm not seeing a line for the proposed downhill, bicycle only trail from the dirt road near the star, working name "Neon." My hope is that it is planned, just not represented here. I would also like to see the line for an idea of how it lays across the mountain. Regarding Lower Knob (6): there has circulated a trail line that drops off the displayed loop and connects down - mountain to either Fishburn Parkway or Walnut (being the same road). I would be interested in that enhancement, or it could connect to the proposed River - land- Walnut Alleyway trail (5). Furthermore, why would there NOT be a trail connecting 6 functional Regarding Rid ),line Kyle Inman kyleinman @me.com with 5? It's scrubby overgrowth that could use some use. geline, the steep bit near the terminus at Yellow Mountain Rd. I think an optional, lower grade would be a favorable enhancement. There is switchback route, especially when climbing, enty of land to work with to circumvent the steepest section. I note this land is currently eased to the National Park Service. The planned Woodthrush/Yellow Mountain Road con- nector is NPS leased land as well, so I suppose there's an agreement to add that trail, so the Ridgeline ride - around I'm proposing might be feasible? Also, the last bit of Fern Park it Trail is NPS, so a favorable precedent has been established seems. Thank you for all your hard work and the hard work to come, implementing the final recommendations. I hike the trails multiple times a week and am very grateful! My only 1 ; 25202' - Ana Anderson anaanderson60 @gmail. com suggestion would be trails around Roanoke mt. And also between Yellow Mt Rd and the Chestnut Ridge trail across from Wellington. Trails in that area may get the homeless camps to move on. Maybe one day.:) Thanks again! Michael.metzbower @gmail. Please add as many beginner friendly trails as possible, along with signage at all inter- but for new 1/25/2021 Online Michael Metz- sections that includes a map and where you are on the trails. Basic, needed bower com riders. I love riding Mill Mountain and do so at least 3 times a week. The plan looks great! I'm a big fan of adding trash cans and mutt mitt stations. I didn't im- rnediately see a way to walk from the Roanoke River Greenway to the parking lot near the mediately /25/2D21 Online Carol Rowlett carolrovAeu @hotmaiLcom water tower, but that might have been because of the fine print on the map. Improving the access between these two trail systems would be a wonderful addition. I'm thrilled to see these updates, especially the expansion of the trail system and increas- ing mountain bike use. I particularly hope that mountain bike use will be allowed on the new trails 1,2,6,7,8,11 and 12. However, even as a mountain biker, I question opening up lower star trail to mountain biking. my experience is that this is a trail where a lot of pedestrians take their dogs and it's nice to have a zone that is protected from the types 1/25/2021 On1'ne Ilana Waasdorp ilana.waasdorp @gmaiLcom of clashes that occur between hikers of all abilities, families and dogs, and mountain bikes where there is not much shoulder room or visibility. Additionally, I'm happy to see better road maintenance and clearance on the parkway, but I don't see any initiatives that will add protection to road cyclists on an off and fast moving road. Please consider adding is repaved greater room and /or traffic calming measures for road cyclists when the road and painted. Thanks for all you do. First, thank you so much for all the work that you are putting into this! Great job!!! Thank you, thank you. I thought I understood, early on, that equestrian trails were going to be in as well as possible horse camping sites. Perhaps I missed it in the proposal but I put don't see them - I may have looked too quickly. Please do consider equestrian trails as well. There are loads of city streets, city parks, regular parks, State Forests, etc where bicyclist Tina @walkaboutoutfitter and hikers can hit the trails (I do those activities too), but for equestrians it is extremely Online Tina Miller com limited and horses on streets are extremely dangerous. With so few places for equestri- ans to enjoy getting out into nature, please do incorporate allowing them to get outside as well enjoying the bond between nature, their horse, and themselves. Thank you so much for this important consideration. Tina Miller (540)319 -1492 rto�noxe C W n Z C -i --1 m Z n CD m Z N Ito8 ROPNOKE I really appreciate all the work the city has done on all trails. I hope we get even more trails like the ones proposed here for mill mountain I would like to see as I know others would 1!25/202 Online Jason Saunders 74burritos @gmaiLcom s a downhill directional mountain biking specific progressive jump line trail. Thank you for doing such good work and maintaining all these trails for all of us to use and enjoy. Love the fact that you guys are adding more trials. Fantastic job! I would also love to see a down hill specific pprogressive jump line at Mill Mountain. Other locales are building these but they seem to be for the benefit of riders that are already accomplished at these ty es kids kids like 25202 t Online Jason O'Donne!I 7oodonnell @gmaiLcom of obstacles. It would be great to have something that the youQer (and older myself being in the mid 40's) to learn on. Mill Mountain being thhe perfect location because location. Thank for here is more access from neighborhoods via bicycles than any other you a job well done and consideration of ideas from the public. Thanks for sharing this plan. For the most part, it looks very good. I think these concerns were addressed, but I wanted to emphasize them. The kudzu problem near the Riverland Rd parking area is out of control. If nothing is done about that, we will have to rename the mountain Kudzu Mountain in a few years, and nobody wants that. I think most of the 1/25/2071 Onr�ne Tyler Lyon Y y rrlon10 @hotmailcom Y new trail additions are sensible. I would be concerned about trail 8 because I know that is a very steep area for the most part and one of the largest remaining areas without a trail through it for wild life. But the park is so heavily used already that I don't know running how much of an issue that really is. Anyways, sounds good overall! Greetings, I am a frequent user of the Mill Mountain trails, as a hiker and on rare occasion as a biker. I have read the trail update plans and I have the following suggestions: -Skip the proposed art work on the greenway. - Keep the signage simple at intersections, i.e. trail names and color coded directional arrows only - maps only at major starting points, if at all. 1/25/2021 Online David Wicker- skeezicks @wickersham.ws - Skip the proposed crosswalks and curb cuts along Walnut from Hamilton Terrace, SE to Sylvan Road. SE - a waste of time and money, would rarely, if ever, be used. sham - Re arcing "social trails', if there are any that actually are laid out sensibly and serve a incorporate them into the trail network. Otherwise, using natural material useful purpose, somehow barricade them and cover them with brush or whatever it takes to discourage their use. Thank you for the work you are doing. David Wickersham Please, please, consider, collaborating with the, Blue Ridge Parkway, to open up "Roanoke Mountain Campground", for camping for the citizen's of the Roanoke Valley. We especially. now need an outlet from being indoors, that is a healthy option, to escape, being Indoors. 1 /25/2021 Online Deborah Ambler damblerl@yahoo.com all the time. We miss camping there so badly. It is close In, to Roanoke, and so much fun for families. Please open the campground, back up. I'm sure you can find a lot of volun- including Thanks, in advance for your consideration! D. Ambler teers, to help out, my self Love all Roanoke trails -- especially Lick Run. One of my son and I's favorite. Suggestion benches for resting. Love walking from Fallon Park to Wylie Dr.. although 1/25/2021 Online Bonnie J Stidham bonstid4400 @gmaiLcom - maybe more always run out of water. Dedicated mountain bike trail, preferably downhill directional trail only! We're an IMBA 1/25/2021 0,1 Phillip Mitchell pmitche11245 @yahoo.com ride center and only have 1 directional, mountain bike only trail in our area. Another would be nice. The plan looks great and I think should be taken into affect as soon as possible. It would 25/2021 Online Wade �,wickline240@gmaii.com give mill mountain more variety since there are only a hand full if trails at the moment It is great that the City is ptanning to expand the trail system! I hope that the references to dealing with social trails mean that the City plans on improving or replacing them with something better, Vie need to be inviting people into the park, not trying to exclude them love (which will probably turn out to - - a foot's errand). If we all followed the rules (and I rules) all the time, would we have any trails? It struck me that there were no black faces in the picture of the meeting at the Discovery Center- I may have missed this, but adding wayfinding signage that invites people from the Greenway (maybe our most democratic the would let everyone know what is available just a short walk or 112512021 _.. T._,m t:;� _ oldcit fanner@ maiLcom yP 8 institution) to mountain ride away. I'm not sure it is really a great idea to remove technical sections of Sidewinder (or other trails). Yes, we need beginner friendly and intermediate trails, but challenging trails are great, too. They let us overcome our fears and improve our abilities to run, ride, Is Fern Park really off and hike. Please leave a few rough spots. All vanilla is, well, boring. limit to bikes ? ? ? ?? I hope not. Don't want to be a scofflaw. Don't forget about hammering the educational side of trail use. Good trail etiquette is something that we can teach. I think most, of the stupid things I see on the Greenway or trails are not malicious, its just a lack of understanding. Thanks for all the great work you are doing! The new trails connectors looks reat' One thing I noticed in the long list of maintenance lot. I don't feel proposal is the lack of plans for the parking area off of Riverland SE my car 1/25/2021 - rl ne M Srri,h osirus73 @hotmailcom is safe there since a hiker told me, some cars windows were broken by a thief while they were hiking. I hike elsewhere since. overall it needs expansion and some improvement in my opinion. The plan looks good. I would like to suggest that a new trail be named the "Betty Field 1 25/2021 Online Gait Burrus= - g a�!burruss @msn.com trail ", in honor and memory of someone who passionately loved the mountain. I love all of the plans to maintain the Mill Mountain trails. Thank you for this!!! I am curious, though, as to any possible plans for the Mill Mountain Campground. I loved 1/25/2021 Websire Leave a David Eugene DaveVanderpool @me.com camping there as a child, and have wished it we available to camp there with myo own children. Living in Roanoke, this would be the perfect spot fora quick getaway. M wife Are Message Vanderpool and I utilize the campground for day trips, but adding overnights would be wonderful. there any at all whatsoever? And, If not, what would it take to get this on the plans books? And again, thanks for the work on the traits! I have been m Roanoke for just over a month now and regularly walk up to Crystal Spring Trail. The newly proposed #1 & #2 trails would be really nice to have. Anything that im- access white reducing time spent walking on roadways would be a great addition. proves Having these trails has made my transition from the mountains of Idaho to the City of Ro- anoke a very pleasant one. It's much easier to get my kids to walk when they are on trails. 1 mrbartolome2 @gmaiLcom Something about being on a trail is magical_ I have made use of Crystal Spring Trail, but I have also hiked Mill Mountain Greenway, Monument Trail, Virginia Pine Trail, Woodthrush Trail, Sidewinder Trail, Rdgeline Trail, and Fern Park Trail. This plan looks great. Thanks to all who made it happen. I am especially excited about trails 8, 12. 11, and 7 as they will make for more loop options with minimal repeating trails. "after As an urban trail system, Mill Mountain is primarily an work" destination for riders. hikers and runners. As such, maximizing route diversity is key to creating the best expe- rience for the greatest number of users. I am happy to see more multi -use trail and no single - direction trail proposed in the plan. Single use and directional trail is a poor use of resources as it requires twice as much trail to provide the same amount of usable trail for -;. 20'. - - Steve Powers fishdocpowers @gmaiLcom a given user group. That means twice as much work to build and maintain a trail system for the same number of users. With an abundance of nearly deserted trails within a short distance of Roanoke, trail users who want solitude should go seek it out Additionally, I am happy to see this document contain no plan to turn Mill Mountain into a bike park. Expecting tax payers to fund and often volunteers to build and maintain trail in a city park for a very small, vocal group of users that don't utilize the abundance of trail we already have is a poor use of resources. I applaud the task force for developing a trail plan that serves the entire trail user community. Thanks again for your work. C W n Z C -i --1 m Z n CD m Z N Ito8 ROPNOKE a 'C rn Z v X W -v c W r n Z c Z n O A Z wo- E 1,09 As been a regular user, 1 appreciate the effort made by the team! The process appears to have thoroudgh, and the proposals seem appropriate and very ambitious. I like the pres- ? /26/2021 Online John Gray 531gray @cox.net trails develop newt rrailstat he expense of maintaining n ng old trails.. Thanks ga again maintenance of what we your work, John I simply wanted to say THANK YOU for all you're doing! Proposals look great!! I helped build the Greenway in the fall of 2001 as a freshman at Roanoke College during a 26/2021 Online Lauren Williams duuub @gmaiLcom part of service project and have been so very impressed to see the growth since then. My family and I use it all the time and are so grateful for these spaces. First off, thanks for all your hard work and dedication in keeping current trails in good condition as well as in developing new trails for us to ride. It. much appreciated! Just to add my two cents, here area few of my thoughts on the proposal: - Devoting resources to trail upkeep and sage is always important. I like that it appears to be represented in I completely understand the need to reinforce trails to guard the proposed plan. -While against erosion from water and trail users, I would hate to see the trails gentrified to a point where the janky sections are removed. I see you have plans to add technical fea- tures in certain places, but it looks like there are also plans for "rock removal" on pans of Understory and "repairing tread" and "smoothing out other trails. I know some of that is necessary, but I just hope it doesn't go too far. I can only speak for myself and those I ride what keeps things interesting at Mill mtn. I'd with, but the natural sections of the trail is hate to end up with a bunch of smooth trail in an area so naturally rocky. -1 like the idea ? /26/2021 Online Adam Over- adamoverstreet91 @gmail. of a technical section before the switchback between Understory and Ridgeline, although, to take it a step further, I think it could be cool to continue the technical section all the street com way through the corner (like you see in sections of Gateway trail in Blacksburg). I think this could eliminate the erosion problem, while also creating a fun feature in the trail, while climbing or descending. -Just in general, I'd love to see more advanced technical features throughout the trails at mill mm. Even if there were "alternate line" options, I think it would be a good area to cater to advancing riders technical skills. Some of my favorite trails have been somewhat disadvantaged in terms of acreage, elevation, etc, but they pack a ton of interesting features in the space that they have, and manage to create something really, interesting and challenging. Especially for a mountain that's right in "the backyard" and easy to ride after work several times a week, I think it would go a long way to pack in as many interesting features as possible. This could bean hin from rock gardens, to wood- en features, to steep, punchy corners to climb. And in the case of new trail, it could be as simple as not shying away from the steeper or rockier terrain. As for the proposal for new trails, my preference would be to see more trails built purely for the purposes of riding them rather than to allow for more access from surrounding Being a small mountain, it's easy enough to get onto the trail system from any areas. such one of the entrances in South Roanoke, Downtown, Garden City, SE, etc. I'd love to see priority given to building trails in whatever areas simply allow for the most mileage of trail. Again, thanks for all you do! Looks awesome! Great work to the whole task force, I'm already day dreaming ahead to 7!262021 Online Wilf Moore wumoore @gmaiLcom when all this work is completed. It will make the mountain a gem For the last 8 years or so, I've routinely run the Mill Mtn trail system (and Chestnut) two times a week and consider it one of my favorite parts of living in South Roanoke. It's a true asset for the City! I am floored by this plan. It is thoughtful, and practical and advances neighborhood and intra -trail connectivity by orders ot magnitude. I particularly like the 1/26/2021 Online Brian McCahill maiLCOm Brian.r.mccahiil@gmaii.com connectivity to the Garden City Greenway which is one I seldom use because there are no obvious connections for me without a vehicle. I really enjoy linking the trails on my long runs but after years of doing so, it can get repetitive. This plan enables so many interest- ing connections and loops that I can't imagine getting bored even with my frequent use. I commend the task force on this plan and fully support it. If there is any way that I can help, please let me know. The plan looks thorough and well thought -out. I agree with the locations of the new trails being good fits. I live on Jefferson Stand ride the trails likely 75+ days a year. Making the is helpful. It is important to maintain the connection via Fern Park to the trail system very abilit to cross the Blue Ridge Parkway Spur off Morrison Street. Alternatively, it would be idyeal if the NPS was ok with bikes using the short spur from the end of Fern to cross 1/26/2021 Onl,.ne Russell Bailey Russellbailey3 @yahoo -com to the Blue Ridge Parkway and use the Spur bridge to avoid having to use the at -grade Yellow Mountain. Alternatively, a cross -walk and flashing lights or similar at the crossing on top of Yellow Mountain would be something to consider. It would also be nice to be able to integrate some of the area under the powerlines on the east side of the park into the trail system. Thank you for your work. More great progress from Roanoke City. This fits right in with traffic calming and bike lanes 1/2612021 262021 Online Bob Peckman bob@peckmanjazz.com making the city a livable space. Thank you for all you guys do The plan looks pretty good. I assume that #14 is proposed but route is undecided at this time. Maybe set to be flexible in the plan. Maybe I am missing something, but I didn't trail see much discussion or text to the plan like the 2005 has. I looked over the existing assessment that seems good and has some details. But not much text on new trials and thoughts. I am wondering why #15 can not cross the spur instead of forcing people out Can huge be added? I am very happy about trail onto Yellow Mt busy road. a shoulder #4 and wish it was a priority 1 trail. Trail #3 is also very nice addition to make the existing 1272021 1/27/2021 Online Brian Battei er bbatteiger@hotmat.com g loops much better. Not sure why 7 & 6 are priorities as they don't really connect anything- Are a bunch of people excited to get little mini loops that they can go around and around on? Did arryone explore the opportunity to reroute Ridgeline from Riser to Yellow Moun- tain to not be a fal( line trail? Might be hard to fix in its current deep rutted condition. Great work! Thanks to all the people that put so much time into this. Nice to see a plan to make further improvements to Mill Mountain even if I don't head over there myself ve ry often due to my current location near the Cove. Maybe with a bigger trail network it wil be worth the drive a little more often. Combining the trip with visiting some restaurants after the ride on that side of town. Thanks to all who have taken the time and effort maintaining and making improvements to the trails. We have quantity and quality trails in Lynchburg BUT it's the location and his - 27/202 unune Jim Bess Ten- Want Jackalope96 @aol.com tory that brings us back to the Mill Mountain /Explore Park area every year to ride. We are now weekday riders and enjoy all ur labors, just a little slower but we still ride all!! Thanks again! Many thanks for the thorough assessment and thoughtful plans you've developed for the trails. I use these trails a few times a week year round, and they are a gem of this area 1/27/2021 Online Jill Hufnagel jillhufnagel @ma ccom and a centerpiece of my time outside. Worlds of gratitude for your past and future work on MM trails. 1/27/2021 Online Larry Davidson Davidson@davidsonscloth- All looks good. Big thanks to all who helped and to the future improvements. ing.com I enjoy the current trail system and hope that it continues as stated. Keep up the good 1/28/2021 Online John Partin John artin83 @yahoo.coml P work. Thank you. 129/2021 Online Zarn Mirza zainmirzaus @gmaiLcom I like the look of the plan, I'm keen on bike- oriented single track a 'C rn Z v X W -v c W r n Z c Z n O A Z wo- E 1,09 a M T Z v X W -v C W r Z C W --1 m Z n O A Z N � I tto aoANOKe Thank you for all of your hard work and diligence working with community to create a legacy for our kids and future humans. Mill mountain trails have shown how important they are during these troubled times caused by COVID. It has become more apparent to human health is of upmost importance and not just external physical more people [hat but also internal physical (lunges, blood, etc...) and mental. These trails help shape our being through their natural settin and convenience to the community and its overall well city all while being challenging due to topography and soil types. he layout you all have proposed is appreciated and necessary due to more users thhan ever. Below are a few questions comments. 1. Is there trail map on a to ograpphic map that we can see? 2. 1 (see note 6, this may con- 9i 20z Ontne Aaron Copeland aaron@copelandexcava- aaro @c think we need a section that young riders can coniidentfy ride. lot contours to create a kid trail) 3. 1 think if you terminate loop 6 with nect a of consistent out connecting to wood thrush or new trail line 5, riders are going to connect via star trail? 4. Are any trails to be directional? If so, can star trail be opened for directional uphill going use? (This could be eliminated if note 5 worked out) S. Is there anyway to connect trail 8 to the Fishburne pkwy- monument? Being able to connect at that contour will help connect city side trails connect to s. rke side trails) 6. Is there a way to propose a trail that garden connects ridge line to riser without having to climb to the top of riser, this will allow for older users on chestnut to access the south rke side of the trails and not have to climb as much elevation. Thanks again, Hi We use these trails all of the time: biking walking, cub scout activities, we take friends 1/29/2021 Online Willis Logan gwillislogan @gmail.com on them, and I think the ideas proposed are awesome and I'd even donate funds to speed implementing them. Willis Logan //434 -409 -7433 City Resident. up Thank you for this wonderful plan! I am in support of everything in the plan. However, there area couple of things missing in the maintenance list i .The Ash trees are being killed by Ash Borers There are many Ash trees on Mill Mountain, especially on the eastern slopes, and as they die there may be serious erosion and possibly other problems. The woodpeckers are thriving with the current situation, so I wouldn't ant to remove them, 128/2021 Online Cecile Newcomb cecile64 @v[.edu dump inn threplanting, argehn sty should be a plan ravine off or somehow of Wood Th ulshgaltreported this to he City, I couldn't locate the exact spot from the road and they will not hike the trail to find it. It looks like a storage shed in one of the adjacent yards collapsed and all of its contents are in the ravine and on the slope behind their yard. It's probably behind a house on Estes Rd. or Hartsook Blvd. Many trees are dying and falling on the steep mountainside (Ash trees primarily). Should we be planning to revitalize the woods with new plantings? 'Replace the zoo with a Ger - 1 22021 Online Donald Lan rehr g dlan reh @radford.edu g man-style https://w ww.youtube .comfwatch?v= p_jrorOX8p8 &feature =emb_ logo a M T Z v X W -v C W r Z C W --1 m Z n O A Z N � I tto aoANOKe 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN APPENDIX C: REFERENCES AND SUSTAINABLE TRAIL DESIGN RESOURCES Allen, Bob (2014), Bike Parks: IMBA's Guide to New School Trails, International Mountain Bicycling Association, Boulder, CO, 162p. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) (1991), Guideforthe Developmentof Bicycle Facilities, Washington DC, 44p. Birchard, William Jr., Robert Proudman, and Michael Dawson, (2000), Appalachian Trail Design, Construction and Maintenance, Appalachian Trail Conference, Harpers Ferry, WV, 237p. Birkby, Robert (1996), Lightly on the Land: The SCA Trail-Building and Maintenance Manual, Student Conservation Corps Inc., The Mountaineers, Seattle, WA, 271 p. 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Maiu St., Suite 700, Richmond. VA 23219, as revised by the City of Roawkc TAX MAP NOs.;4050306, 4060505, 4070507, 4070521, 4081201, 4160106, 4160107, 4170203, 4180102, 4180103, 4470101, 4480101, and 4360101 Exempted from recordation taut under the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, Sections 58.1 -811 (A) (3), 58.1 -811 (D) and 10.1 -1803 and from Circuit Court Clerk's fee under Section 17.1 -266 THIS DEED OF GIFT OF EASEMENT (this "Easement "), made thiQ ` day of Tom, 2010, by and among the CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA ( "Grantor ") the VIRGINIA OUTDOORS FOUNDATION (VOF), an agency of the CONMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and the WESTERN VIRGINIA LAND TRUST, a Virginia non -profit non -stock corporation (WVLT), ( "Grantees ") (the designations "Grantor" and "Grantees" refer to the Grantor and Grantees and their respective successors and assigns), RECITALS: R -1 Grantor is the owner in fcc simple of real property situated in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, containing in the aggregate 568.0058 acres as further described below and desires to give and convey to Grantees a perpetual conservation and open -space casement over approximately 537.2798 acres of this property (the "Property ") as herein set forth; and R -2 VOF is a govertlmental agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia and a "qualified organization" and "eligible donee" under Section 170(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (and corresponding provisions of any subsequent tax laws) (IRC) and Treasury Regulation §1.170A- 14(c)(t), and is willing to accept a perpetual conservation and open -space casement over the Property; and R -3 WVLT is a charitable corporation exempt from taxation pursuant to IRC § 501(c)(3) and a "qualified organization" and "eligible donee" under IRC § 170 (h)(3), as amended, (and corresponding provisions of any subsequent tax laws) (IRC) and Treasury Regulation §1.17OA- 14(e)(1) and is willing to accept a perpetual conservation and open - space casement over the Property; and R -4 The Virginia Conservation Easement Act, Chapter 10.2 of Title 10. 1, § §10.1 -1009 through 10.1 -1016 of the Code of Virginia, authorizes a charitable corporation, association or trust exempt from taxation, pursuant to 26 U.S.C.A. 501 (c)(3) to hold a non - possessory interest in real property for the purposes of retaining or protecting natural or open -space values of real property and WVLT qualifies as such a eharitabte corporation; and ( 115 ROANOKE ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION PG�1211JLI910 R -S Chapter 461 of the Acts of 1966, codified in Chapter 17, Title 10. 1, Sections 10.1- 1700 through 10.1 -1705 of the Code of Virginia, as amended (the "Open -Space Land Act "), provides "that the provision and preservation of permanent open -space land are necessary to help curb urban sprawl, to prevent the spread of urban blight and deterioration, to encourage and assist more economic and desirable urban development, to help provide or preserve necessary park, recreational, historic and scenic areas, and to conserve land and other natural resources" and authorizes the acquisition of interests in real property, including easements in gross, as a means of preserving open -space land; and R -6 Pursuant to Sections 10.1 -1700 and 10.1 -1703 of the Open -Space Land Act, the purposes of this Easement include retaining and protecting open -space and natural resource values of the Property, and the limitation on division, residential construction and commercial and industrial uses contained in Section D ensures that the Property will remain perpetually available for forest or open -space use, all as more particularly set forth below; and R -7 Chapter 525 of the Acts of 1966, Chapter 18, Title 10.1, Sections 10.1 -1800 through 10.1 -1804 of the Code of Virginia, declares it to be the public policy of the Commonwealth to encourage preservation of open -space land and authorizes the Virginia Outdoors Foundation to hold real property or any estate or interest therein for the purpose of preserving the natural, scenic, historic, scientific, open -space and recreational lands of the Commonwealth; and R -8 As required under Section 10.1 -1701 of the Open -Space Land Act, the use of the property for open -space land conforms to the City of Roanoke Comprehensive Plan adopted on August 20, 2001, and the Property is zoned "Recreation and Open Space" and is designated a Recreation and Open Space District on the city's future land use map; and R -9 This open -space easement in gross constitutes a restriction granted in perpetuity on the use which may be made of the property, and is in furtherance of and pursuant to the clearly delineated governmental conservation policies set forth below: (i) Land conservation policies of the Commonwealth of Virginia as set forth in: a. Section 1 of Article X1 of the Constitution of Virginia, .which states that it is the Commonwealth's policy to protect its atmosphere, lands and waters from pollution, impairtnent, or destruction, for the benefit, enjoyment, and general welfare of the people of the Commonwealth; b. The Open -Space Land Act cited above; C. Chapter 18, of Title 10. 1, Sections 10.1 -1800 through 10.1 -1804 of the Code of Virginia cited above; 116 ROANOKE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN PG 1 25 A 1910 d. The Virginia Land Conservation Incentives Act, Chapter 3 of Title 58.1, Sections 58.1 -510 through 58.1 -513 of the Code of Virginia cited above, which supplements existing land conservation programs to further encourage the preservation and sustainability of the Commonwealth's unique natural resources, wildlife habitats, open spaces and forest resources; e. Crantees' formal practices in reviewing and accepting this Easement. Grantees have engaged in a rigorous review, considered and evaluated the benefits provided by this Easement to the general public as set forth in these recitals, and concluded that the protection afforded the open -space character of the Property by this Easement will yield a significant public benefit and further the open -space conservation objectives of Grantees and the Commonwealth of Virginia- Grantor believes that such review and acceptance of this Easement by Grantees tends to establish a clearly delineated governmental conservation policy as required under IRC Section 170(h)(4)(A)(iii); (ii) Land use policies of the City of Roanoke as delineated in: a. The Vision 2001 -2020 Comprehensive Plan, adopted by City Council on August 20, 2001 to which plan the restrictions set forth in this Easement conform and which contains the following: EC P1. Parks and recreation. Roanoke will develop, maintain, and manage parks and recreation facilities that enhance the City's and the region's quality of life. EC P3. Viewsheds. Roanoke will protect steep slopes, ridgetops, and viewsheds within the City as important environmental and scenic resources and will cooperate regionally to protect such resources located outside of the City. P6. Cultural and historic resources. Roanoke will support, develop, and promote its cultural resources, Roanoke will identify, preserve, and protect its historic districts, landmark features, historic structures, and archaeological sites. EC P7, Blue Ridge Parkway. Roanoke will protect the Blue Ridge Park-way and the spur within the City from development. b. The vision set forth in the Mill Mountain Park Management Plan, adopted by City Council as a component of the comprehensive plan on February 1, 2006, to which plan the restrictions set forth in this Easement conform and which contains the following objectives: Mili Mountain will continue to enrich the quality of life for those who live in, work in, and visit the Roanoke Valley. It is an integral component of the green 117 ROANOKE ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION PG 1 2b A 1410 infrastructure of the region, of our urban fabric, and of the evolution of the City, that shall be honored and preserved. Through sound stewardship, Mill Mountain will offer environmentally sensitive educational, recreational, and civic opportunities while preserving its natural character and resources. R -10 The Property is comprised of approximately 537.2798 aches of mostly forested mountain land with significant topographic variation in Virginia's Blue Ridge physiographic province, and is adjacent to the summit of Mill Mountain ai 1,740 feet above sea level; and R -11 The Property comprises a large portion of Mill Mountain Park, a publicly - accessible park located in the City of Roanoke and owned and managed by the City of Roanoke; and R -12 The Property and Mill Mountain Park dominate much of Roanoke's southern horizon as seen from numerous places in the Roanoke metropolitan area, including highly travelled public roads, neighborhoods, and downtown Roanoke; and R -13 The Property and Mill Mountain Park provide substantial outdoor recreation opportunities to citizens of both Roanoke and the Commonwealth, with approximately ten (10) miles of running, hiking, and mountain biking trails open to the public; and R -14 The Property is adjacent to the Mill Mountain Star (an illuminated, 100 foot -tall neon star built in 1949 listed on both the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register), Mill Mountain Star Overlook, Mill Mountain Discovery Center, and Mill Mountain Zoo. which are all important tourist attractions to the Roanoke Valley; the Basement protects the viewshed of the mountainsides for the scenic enjoyment of travelers to these destinations; and R -15 The Property lies in close proximity to the Roanoke River, which according to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Division of Natural Heritage, sustains rare natural communities and animals, and the provisions set forth in this deed, including the protection of ridges, steep slopes and feeder screams, and limits on new roads and construction will serve to protect these elements from degradation; and R -15 The Property is visible from the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway and significantly contributes to the scenic views enjoyed by the public therefrom; and R -17 Portions of the Property arc significantly visible from Intersiaues 81 and 581, numerous state and US highways, and other heavily - travelled roads within the City of Roanoke and Roanoke County; and R -18 This Easement will yield significant public benefit to the citizens of the Commonwealth as set forth in these recitals and in Section I below; and ti8l�- ROANOKE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN PG0 1 21 A Ig10 R -19 Grantor and Grantees desire to protect in perpetuity the conservation values of the Property as specified in Section I by restricting the use of the Property as set forth in Section 11; and R -20 Grantees have determined that the restrictions set forth in Section 11 (the Restrictions) will preserve and protect in perpetuity the conservation values of the Property and will limit use of the Property to those uses consistent with, and not adversely affecting, the conservation values of the Property and the governmental conservation policies furthered by the Easement; and R -21 VOF, by acceptance of this Easement, designates the Property as property to be retained and used in perpetuity for the preservation and provision of open -space land pursuant to the Open -Space Land Act. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals incorporated herein and made a part hereof and in consideration of the mutual covenants herein and their acceptance by Grantees, Grantor does hereby give, grant and convey to Grantees a conservation and open - space casement in gross (Easement) over, and the right in perpetuity to restrict the use of, the Property, which is described below and consists of 537.2798 acres located in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to -wit: All those certain parcels of real property located in the City of Roanoke, Virginia known as a portion of Mill Mountain Park and designated as Tax Parcel Numbers 4050306, 4060505, 4070507, 4070521, 4081201, 4160106, 4160107, 4170203, 4180102, 4180103, 4470101, 4480101, and 4360101, comprising a total of 537.2798 acres, as shown on the "Plat Showing Property of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, 44050306, #14060505, #4070507, # 4070521, #4081201, #4160106, #4160107, #4170203, #4180102, #4180103, #4470101, and #448010, 24,715,292 S.F. (567.3950 AC.) and Tax #4360101, 27,041 S. F. (0.6208 AC.) Situated on Mill Mountain, City of Roanoke, Virginia," dated May 10, 2010, consisting of 8 sheets, prepared by Lumsden Associates, P_ C., and recorded simultaneously herewith in Map Book I , Pages --A, not including Tax Parcel Numbers 4050308 and 4050309 and the 1,338,425 square feet (30.7260 acres) identified on the aforedescribed plat as the "Property of the City of Roanoke Not Included in Conservation Easement," this plat being herein referred to as Exhibit A, and to be recorded simultaneously herewith. ,,V 9 +1 r,. -3606 As the Property consists of more than one parcel for real estate tax or any other purpose, it shall be considered one parcel for purposcs of this Easement, and the restrictions and covenants of this Easement shall apply to the Property as a whole. SECTION I - PURPOSE The purpose of this Easement is to preserve and protect the conservation values of the Property in perpetuity by imposing the restrictions on the use of the Property set forth in Section D and providing for their enforcement in Section III. The conservation V 1 119 l R2=M ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION PG01Z8A1410 values of the Property are described in the above recitals, are documented in the Documentation Report described in Section IV below and include the Property's open - space, scenic, natural, historic, educational and recreational values and its value as land preserved for rural uses such as forestry and open space. Pursuant to the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation's (VLCF's) Conservation Value Review Criteria the further purpose of this Easement is preservation of land for forestal use. historic preservation, natural resource -based outdoor recreation or education, and preservation of scenic open space. SECTION U — RESTRICTIONS Restrictions are hereby imposed on the use of the Property pursuant to the public policies set forth above. The acts that Grantor covenants to do and not to do upon the Property, and the restrictions that Grantees are hereby entitled to enforce, are and shall be as follows: 1. DIVISION. The Properly (which currently consists of thirteen (13) separate tax parcels, which are considered one Property for purposes of this Easement) shall not be separately conveyed (in combinations or further subdivisions of the current pameb) as more than five new (5) parcels. Grantor shall give Grantees written noticc prior to making any division of the Property. In the event of a division of the Property as provided in this Paragraph 1, the grantor making the conveyance retains the right to make any further permitted divisions of the Property, unless any permitted divisions are allocated likewise by that grantor in the instrument creating the division or other recorded instrument. Boundary line adjustments with adjoining parcels of land are permitted and shall not be considered separate conveyances of portions of the Property or di visions or subdivisions of the Property, provided that Grantees approve such adjustments and they are made party to any deed creating a boundary line adjustment, and at least one of the following conditions is met: (i) The entire adjacent parcel is subject to a recorded open -space easement hold by either Grantee; or (ii) The entire adjacent property is owned by the Westem Virginia Water Authority, National Park Service, or successor organizations; or (iii) The proposed boundary tine adjustment shall have been reviewed and approved in advance by the Board of Trustees of VOF and the Board of Trustees of WVLT. In the event that a permitted division of the Property requires a road or street dedication, such dedication shall not be considered a separate conveyance of a portion of the Property or a division or subdivision of the w Property- 120 & ROANOKE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN PG 1 29 A 1910 2. BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, ROADS, AND UTII.ITIES. (i) No buildings, structures, roads or, utilities, other than the following, are permitted on the Property: (a) Buildings and Structures. Buildings and structures that serve the purposes listed in Section It Paragraph 3 below, which buildings and structures shall not exceed an aggregate of 20,000 square feet of above- ground enclosed area without Grantees' prior review and written approval, which approval shall take into consideration the impact of the proposed increase in permitted square footage on the scenic and other conservation values of the Property. Such buildings and structures shall not individually exceed 1,500 square feet of above- ground enclosed area without Grantees' prior review and written approval, which approval shall take into consideration the impact of the size, height and siting of the proposed building or structure on the scenic and other conservation values of the Property. Buildings and structures currently existing on the Property shall be counted in the permitted aggregate square feet of above- ground enclosed area. Grantor shall give Grantees thirty (30) days' written notice before beginning construction or enlargement of any buildings or structure on the Property larger than 1,500 square feet of above - ground enclosed area. In the event of division of the Property as provided in Section 11, Paragraph 1, permitted above - ground enclosed square footage shall be allocated among the parcels in the instrument creating the division or other recorded instrument. For the purposes of this easement, "above- ground enclosed area" refers to a building's enclosed interior square footage, including the individual enclosed building's footprint as well as the sutra of any other above - ground enclosed floor areas, and does not include associated parking or road areas; (b) Roads. Private roads to serve permitted buildings , private roads to parcels created by permitted divisions of the Property, public roads required to be constructed in conjunction with permitted divisions or subdivisions of the Property, and roads with permeable surfaces for other permitted uses, such as outdoor recreation or forestry, provided that Grantees determine that the construction of such roads will not impair the conservation values of the Property and give prior written approval of such construction, which approval shall not be withheld unreasonably; (c) Utilities. Public or private utilities to serve permitted buildings or structures and public or private utilities to serve parcels created by permitted divisions of the Property. Public or private utilities to be constructed in whole or in part to serve other properties shall not cross the Property unless Grantees determine that the construction and maintenance of such utilities will not impair the conservation values of the Property and give their prior written approval for such construction and maintenance, which approval shall take into consideration the visibility and other impact of such utilities on the conservation values of the _. . Va 1 121 ROANOKE ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION PG 0 1 3 0 Jt i g 10 Property. Grantor reserves its separate rights to approve such public or private utilities. (ii) Grantor shall have the right to construct new buildings, structures, roads, and utilities permitted in Section 11, Paragraph 2 (i) above and to repair, maintain, renovate and replace all new and existing permitted buildings, structures, roads, and utilities on the Property, within the limitations set forth in this Easement. (iii) To protect the scenic values of the Property, no building or structure larger than 500 square feet in above - ground enclosed area and no structure larger than 500 square feet of ground surfacc area shall he constricted within the "Scenic Protection Area" without Grantees' approval, which approval shall take into account the impact of the scenic conservation values of the Property. The "Scenic Protection Area" is defined as the portions of Tax Map Parcels 4050306, 4060505, and 4160107 which fall within the boundaries of the Property as described on Exhibit A. (iv) No building or structure shall exceed twenty -five (25) feet in height, provided that in the Scenic Protection Area, no building or structure shall exceed fifteen (IS) feet in height, unless permitted in writing by Grantees, which permission shall not be withheld unreasonably. 3. PERMTITCED USES OF THE PROPERTY. The following activities are the only activities permitted on the Property. (i) nature education and related activities of nonprofit organizations and educational institutions, public recreation (including, but not limited to, horseback riding, camping, hiking, and bicycling) and facilities and uses accessory thereto, and trails for the same; (ii) forestry; (iii) small -scale incidental commercial operations related to activities set forth in (i) and (ii) above that Grantees approve in writing as being consistent with the conservation purpose of this Easement; (iv) processing and sale of products produced on the Property as long as no additional buildings are required; (v) temporary or seasonal outdoor activities that do not permanently alter the physical appearance of the Property and that do not diminish the conservation values of the Property herein protected; and (vi) activities that can be and in fact arc conducted within permitted buildings without material alteration to their external appearance. 4. MANAGEMENT OF FOREST. Best Management Practices, as defined by the Virginia Department of Forestry, shall be used to control erosion and protect water quality when any timber harvest (other than those in the following paragraph) or land - clearing activity is undertaken_ All material timber harvest activities on the Property shall be guided by a Forest Stewardship Management Plan approved by Grantees. A pre - harvest plan consistent with the Forest w� 12 '- ROANOKE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN PG 131 A Ig10 Stewardship Management Plan shall be submitted to Grantees for approval thirty (30) days before beginning any material timber harvest, which approval shall be limited to detennination of whether or not the pre - harvest plan is in compliance with the Forest Stewardship Management Plan and is consistent with the purpose of this Easement. Without limiting the foregoing requirement regarding submission of pre- harvest plans, Grantees shall be notified thirty (30) days prior to the clearing of over ten (10) acres of forestland for conversion into grassland or open space or in association with the construction of permitted buildings, In order to protect scenic conservation values of the Property, no commercial timbering shall occur within the "Scenic Protection Arco" described above without Grantees' prior review and written approval, which approval shall take into consideration the impact of the proposed timbering on the conservation values listed in Section I. Neither a Forest Stewardship Management Plan nor a pre - harvest plan shall be required for the following permitted non - commercial activities: (i) cutting of trees for the construction of permitted roads, utilities, buildings and structures, (ii) cutting of trees for trail clearing, creation and maintenance, (iii) cutting of trees for firewood, or for other similar small scale uses of Grantor, (iv) removal of trees posing an imminent hazard to the health or safety of persons or livestock, (v) removal of invasive species, or (vi) the removal of trees for the purpose of maintaining scenic views to and from the Property and adjacent public lands and structures, including, but not limited to, scenic overlooks on Mill Mountain and the Mill Mountain Star. 5. RIPARIAN BUFFER To protect water quality, riparian buffer strips shall be maintained as follows: A 35 -foot buffer strip shall be maintained along each edge of all intermittent streams as measured from the tops of the banks and as shown on the Garden City and Roanoke USGS Topographic Quadrangle Maps. (i) Within the buffer strips there shall be (a) no buildings or other substantial structures constructed, (b) no storage of compost, manure, fertilizers, chemicals, machinery or equipment, (c) no removal of treees except removal of invasive species or removal of dead, diseased or dying trees, or trees posing a threat to human or livestock health or safety, and (d) no plowing, cultivation, filling, or other earth- disturbing activity. except as may he reasonably necessary for the activities set forth in Section 11, Paragraph 5(ii) below. (ii) Notwithstanding the foregoing, permitted within the buffer strips are (a) wetland or stream bank restoration, or erosion control, pursuant to a government Permit, (b) fencing along or within the buffer strips, (c) construction and maintenance of stream crossings for pedestrians, livestock and vehicles that minimize obstruction of water flow, (d) creation and maintenance of trails with S- 112 3 ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION PG 1 32 A 1910 unimproved surfaces, (e) planting of non - invasive species, and (f) dam construction to create ponds. (iii) Should the streams meander or change course naturally, the buffer strips shall remain the same width, but move relative to the movement of the streams. In such event, any buildings or structures that were outside of the original buffer strips and are determined to be within the new buffer strips shall not be considered in violation of these restrictions and maybe maintained at such locations. 6. GRADING, BLASTING, FILLING AND MINING. Grading, blasting, filling, or earth removal shall not materially alter the topography of the Property except for (i) dam construction to create ponds, (ii) wetlands or stream bank restoration pursuant to a government permit, (iii) erosion and sediment control pursuant to an erosion and sediment control plan, (iv) as required in the construction of permitted buildings, structures, roads, and utilities or (v) as rtxluired in the maintenance of overlooks and other structures on adjacent public land with Crantees' approval. Hest Management Practices, in accordance with the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Law, shall be used to control erosion and protect water quality in such construction. Grading, blasting, filling, or earth removal in excess of one acre for the purposes set forth in subparagraphs (i) through (iv) above require thirty (30) days' prior notice to Grantees. Generally accepted agricultural activities shall not constitute a material alteration. Surface mining, subsurface mining, dredging on or from the Property, or drilling for oil or gas on the Property is prohibited. 7. SIGNAGE. Display of billboards, signs, or other advertisements is not permitted on or over the Property except to: (i) state the name and/or address of the owners of the Property, (ii) advertise the sale or lease of the Property, (iii) advertise the sale of goods or services produced incidentally to a permitted use of the Property, (iv) provide notice necessary for the protection of the Property, (v) give directions to visitors, (vi) recognize historic status or participation in a conservation program, or (vii) provide interpretive or wayfinding information. Signs visible from outside the Property shall not individually exceed thirty -six (36) square feet in size. CTION III — ENFORCEMENT 1. RIGHT OF INSPECTION. Representatives of Grantees may enter the Property from time to time for purposes of inspection (including photographic documentation of the condition of the Property) and enforcement of the terms of this Easement after permission from or reasonable notice to Grantor or Grantors representative, provided, however, that in the event of an emergency, entrance may be made to prevent, terminate or mitigate a potential violation of these restrictions with notice to Grantor or Grantor's representative being given at the earliest practicable time. 10 1241 ROANOKE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN PG 0 1 3 3 A I Cl 10 2. ENFORCEMENT. Grantees have the right to bring an action at law or in equity to enforce the Restrictions contained herein. This right specifically includes the right (i) to require restoration of the Property to its condition at the time of the donation or to its condition prior to the violation, provided that such prior condition was in compliance with the Restrictions set forth herein; (ii) to recover any damages arising from non - compliance; and (iii) to enjoin non - compliance by ex pane temporary or permanent injunction, if the court determines that Grantor failed to comply with this Easement, Grantor shall reimburse Grantees for any reasonable costs of enforcement, including costs of restoration, court costs and attorney's fees, in addition to any other payments ordered by the court. Grantees' delay shall not waive or forfeit its right to take such action as may be necessary to ensure compliance with this Easement, and Grantor hereby waives any defenses of waiver, estoppel or lathes with respect to any failure to act by Grantees. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Easement, Grantor shall not be responsible or liable for any damage to the Property or change in the condition of the Property (i) caused by fire, flood, storm, Act of God, governmental act or other cause outside of Grantor's control or (ii) resulting from prudent action taken by Grantor to avoid, abate, prevent or mitigate such damage to or changes in the condition of the Property from such causes. SECTION IV — DOCUMENTATION Documentation retained in the office of Grantees including, but not limited to, the Baseline Documentation Report ( "Documentation Report"), describes thie condition and character of the Property at the time of the gift. The Documentation Report may be used to determine compliance with and enforcement of the terms of this Easement; however, the parties are not precluded from using other relevant evidence or information to assist in that determination. Grantor has made available to Grantees, prior to donating this Easement, documentation sufficient to establish the condition of the Property at the time of the gift, The parties hereby acknowledge that the Documentation Report contained in the files of Grantees is an accurate representation of the Property. I� 1. DURATION. This Easement shall be perpetual. It is an easement in gross that runs with the land as an incorporeal interest in the Property_ The covenants, terms, conditions and restrictions contained in this Easement are binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their successors and assigns, and shall continue as a servitude running in perpetuity with the Property. The rights and obligations of an owner of the Property under this Easement terminate upon proper transfer of such owner's interest in the Property, except that liability for acts or omissions occurring prior to transfer shall survive transfer. IF -disk, I 12 R2=M ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION PGO 1 34 JL 1910 2. PUBLIC ACCESS. Although thus Easement will benefit the public as described above, nothing herein shall be construed to convey to the public a right of access to, or use of the Property. Grantor retains the exclusive right to control such access and use, subject to the terms hereof. 3. TITLE. Grantor covenants and warrants that Grantor has good title to the Property, that Grantor has all right and authority to grant and convey this Easement and that the Property is free and clear of all encumbrances (other than restrictions, covenants, conditions, and utility and access easements of record or shown on the survey plat (Exhibit A) described herein) including, but not limited to, any mortgages or deeds of trust not subordinated to this Easement_ 4. ACCEPTANCE. Acceptance of this conveyance by Grantees is authorized by Virginia Code Sections 10.1 -1801 and 10.1 -1010 and is evidenced by the signature of a Deputy Director of VOF, by authority granted by its Board of Trustees and by the signature of the Executive Director of WVLT, by authority granted by its Board of Trustees. S. INTERACTION WITH OTHER LAWS. This Easement does not permit any use of the Property which is otherwise prohibited by foderal, state, or local law or regulation. Neither the Property, nor any portion of it, shall be included as part of the gross area of other property not subject to this Easement for the purposes of determining density, lot coverage or open -space requirements under otherwise applicable laws, regulations or ordinances controlling land use and building density. No development rights that have been encumbered or extinguished by this Easement shall be transferred to any other property pursuant to a transferable development rights scheme, cluster development arrangement or otherwise. 6. CONSTRUCTION. Any general rule of construction to the contrary notwithstanding, this Easement shall be liberally construed in favor of the grant to effect the purposes of the Easement and the policy and purposes of Grantees. If any provision of this Easement is found to be ambiguous, an interpretation consistent with the purpose of this Easement that would render the provision valid shall be favored over any interpretation that would render it invalid. Notwithstanding the foregoing, lawful acts or uses consistent with the purpose of and not expressly prohibited by this Easement are permitted on the Property. 7. REFERENCE TO EASEA7lENT IN SUBSEQUENT DEEDS - This Easement shall be referenced by deed book and page number, instrument number or other appropriate reference in any deed or other instrument conveying any interest in the Property. Failure of Grantor to comply with this requirement shall not impair the validity of the Easement or limit its enforceability in any way. S. NO'T'ICE TO GRANTEES AND GRANTOR. For the purpose of giving notices hereunder the current address of VOF is Capitol Place Building, 1108 East Main to 126 ROANOKE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN PG 1 35 A 3ci 10 Street, Suite 700, Richmond, Virginia 232I9. and the address of WVLT is 722 First St. SW, Suite L, Roanoke, VA 24016 and any notice to Grantor shall be given to the Roanoke City Manager, Room 364 Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, Roanoke VA, 24011. Failure to comply with this requirement shall not impair the validity of the Easement or limit its enforceability in any way. Grantor agrees to notify Grantees in writing (i) before exercising any reserved right that Grantor believes tray have an adverse effect on the conservation or open -space values or interests associated with the Property (the purpose of requiring such notice is to afford Grantees an adequate opportunity to monitor such activities to ensure that they are carried out in a manner consistent with the purpose of this Easement; such notice shall describe the proposed activity in sufficient detail to allow Grantees to judge the consistency of the proposed activity with the purpose of this Easement); and (ii) at or prior to closing on any inter vivos transfer, other than a deed of trust or mortgage, of all or any part of the property. 9. MERGER Grantor and Grantees agree that in the event that Grantees, or either of them, acquire a fee interest in the Property, this Easement shall not merge into the fee interest, but shall survive the deed and continue to encumber the Property. 10. ASSIGNMENT BY GRANTEES. Grantees may not transfer or convey this Easement unless Grantees condition such transfer or conveyance on the requirement that (1) all restrictions and conservation purposes set forth in this Easement are to be continued in perpetuity and (2) the transferee then qualifies as an eligible donee as defined in Section 170(h)(3) of the IRC as amended and the applicable Treasury Regulations, 12. GRANTEES PROPERTY RIGHT. Grantor agrees that the donation of this Easement gives rise to a property right, immediately vested in Grantees, with a fair market value that is equal to the proportionate value that the perpetual conservation restriction at the time of the gift bears to the value of the Property as a whole at that time. 13. EXTINGUISHMENT, CONVERSION, DIVERSION. Grantor and Grantees intend that this Easement be perpetual and acknowledge that no part of the Property may be converted or diverted from its open -space use except in compliance with the provisions of Section 10.1 -1704 of the Open -Space Land Act which does not permit extinguishment of open -space casements or loss of open space. Nevertheless, should an attempt be made to extinguish this Easement, such extinguishment can be made only by judicial proceedings and only if in compliance with Section 10.1 -1704. 14. AMENDMENT. Grantees and Grantor may amend this Easement to enhance the Property's conservation values or add to the restricted property, provided that no amendment shall (i) affect this Easement's perpetual duration, (ii) conflict with or 13 W' 112 7 .. _ ._ . ROANOKE ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION PG�i 1 3b �t 19 t8 be contrary to or inconsistent with the conservation purpose of this Easement, (iii) reduce the protection of the conservation values. No amendment shalt be effective unless documented in a notarized writing executed by Cmrttem and Grantor and recorded among the land records of the City of Roanoke, Virginia. 15. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Easement or its application to any person or circumstance is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the remaining provisions of this Easement shall not be affected thereby. 16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This instrument sets forth the entire agreement of the parties with respect to this Easement and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, understandings, or agreements relating to the easement. 17. CONTROLLING LAW. The interpretation and performance of this Easement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, resolving any ambiguities or questions of the validity of specific provisions in order to give maximum effect to its conservation purpose. 18. RECORDING. This Easement shall be recorded in the land records in the Circuit Court CIerk's Office of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, and Grantees may re- record it any time as may be required to preserve their rights under this Easement. 19. COUNTERPARTS. This Easement may be executed in one or more counterpart copies, each of which, when executed and delivered shall be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same Easement. Execution of this Easement at different times and in different places by the parties hereto shall not affect the validity of the Easement. WITNESS the following signatures and seals: ( Countezpart signature pages followl 14 12 8lW-F101 ROAN0KE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN i 1 PG�3t313t1910 (Counterpart signal pa of CITY MANACER COMMONWEALTH OF MIRGWIA, CITY /COUNTY OF , TO WTT: The foregoing iastrument was acknowledged before me this .;-& day of 4 , 2010 by � .+Lwi tP, 77'1 City Manager. Notary bki G ' N°r,r''p'= RE'317923 � ' My commission expires: 412 (SEAL) = �' WCo;tnys Registration No. -3 179AA ��l►Dy.2aP�R� `0 •,,,4trH of `l`��` is RO'KE, 129 ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION T 4GDt38AIg10 [Counterpart signature page 2 of 3] Accepted: VIRGIMA OUTDOORS FOUNDATION. 0 "Wrp COMMONWEALTH OF V 1R NIA. -s-FI'° cOuNTY OF Aj "t4t C e ru TO WIT: / IJIIL4 -1 Tae foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this , day of 2010 by � am Q t a Deputy Director of the Viilonia 4butdoors Foundation. k"4otary2ub1jr 2ot3 My commission expires: '�O JOYA 2•61`8`JDH" Registration No. 1 tams �.ts'rtlryu SS <cr- c..¢rii n e-��y c�T 13 ( T , ROANOKE 16 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN PGOt3q JL 1 c' 10 (Counterpart signature page 3 of 31 Accepted: WESTERN VIRGINIA LAND TRUST, ecutive Director, Western Virginia Land Trust COMMONWEALTH OF IRGINLA, CITYAG4)4;NqW OF rid. A.i , TO WIT: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 30 day of 2010 by_/Q_$, 6( -� jpC Executive Director, Western rginia Land Trust. j�.%" No Public o* S # My commission expires: ( ��� t � Registration No. _ 020 (e dd� do > 17 P STRUMENT #100006658 P,ECORDED IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE OF ROANOKE CITY ON JULY 19, 2010 AT 04:05PM BP,ENDA S. HAMILTONY CLERK PECORDED BY: KMT Mom, X131 RO=M ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION 132 I �- ROANOKE 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN APPENDIX E: GUIDELINES AND ETIQUETTE FOR TRAIL USERS In order for a multi -use trail system to work well, all users must exhibit high standards of behavior and protect the resource they use. The following guidelines for trail etiquette are widely accepted standards for each user group. The Mill Mountain Trail Plan 2021 Amendment encourages users to learn these guidelines and staff to create brochures and share information on websites and social media to educate users on trail etiquette and practices. Etiquette and Safety for All Trail Users The following guidelines are taken from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Leave No Trace is a national non - profit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships. These principles can be applied for mountain bikers and horseback riders as well hikers. 1. Plan Ahead and Prepare: Adequate planning and preparation helps trail users accomplish recreation goals safely and enjoyably, while simultaneously minimizing damage to the land. Poor planning often results in miserable trail users and damage to natural and cultural resources. Land Managers often encounter trail users who, because of poor planning and unexpected conditions, degrade resources and put themselves at risk. Why Is Planning Important? • It helps ensure your safety. • It prepares you to Leave No Trace and minimizes resource damage. • It contributes to accomplishing your goals safely and enjoyably. • It increases self- confidence and opportunities for learning more about nature. • Due to the urban nature of Mill Mountain, part of planning is knowing the other uses of the park, check schedules frequently Elements to Consider: • Weather • Terrain • Regulations /restrictions • Private land boundaries • Your average speed and anticipated food consumption • Group size 133 ROANOKE ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION 2. Travel on the Trail: The goal of travel in the outdoors is to move through natural areas while avoiding damage to the land or waterways. Travel damage occurs when surface vegetation or communities of organisms are trampled beyond recovery. The resulting barren area leads to soil erosion and the development of undesirable and social trails. Land management agencies construct trails to provide identifiable routes that concentrate user traffic. Constructed trails are themselves an impact on the land; however, they are a necessary response to the fact that people want to travel through natural areas. Concentrating travel on trails reduces the likelihood that multiple routes will develop and scar the landscape. It is better to have one well- designed route than many poorly chosen paths. Encourage trail users to stay within the width of the trail and not shortcut trail switchbacks (trail zigzags that climb hillsides) or go around technical trail obstacles like rocks or roots. 3. Dispose of Waste Properly: Proper disposal of human waste is important to avoid pollution of water sources, avoid the negative implications of someone else finding it, minimize the possibility of spreading disease and maximize the rate of decomposition. There are restroom facilities located at the Star and the Discovery Center for trail users to avoid going in the woods of the park. "Pack it in, Pack it out" is a familiar mantra to seasoned trail users. Pack out all trash and garbage. There are several trash receptacles located at the top of the mountain near the Star and Discovery Center as well as the shelter. Carry plastic bags to haul your trash (and maybe someone else's). Invite the kids in your group to make a game out of scavenging. 4. Leave What You Find: Allow others a sense of discovery by leaving rocks, plants, archaeological artifacts and other objects of interest as you find them. Avoid Damaging Live Trees and Plants Picking a few flowers does not seem like it would have any great impact and, if only a few flowers were picked, it wouldn't. But, if every visitor thought "I'll just take a few," a much more significant impact might result. Take a picture or sketch the flower instead of picking it. Leave Natural Objects and Cultural Artifacts Natural objects of beauty or interest such as antlers or colored rocks add to the mood of the park and trails and should be left so others can experience a sense of discovery. �34I r ROANOKE - - - 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN 5. Minimize Campfire Impacts: Fires are not allowed in Mill Mountain Park. Visit LNT.org for more information about this principle for areas that allow fire. 6. Respect Wildlife: Learn about wildlife through quiet observation. Do not disturb wildlife or plants just for a "better look." Observe wildlife from a distance so they are not scared or forced to flee. Quick movements and loud noises are stressful to animals. Travel quietly and do not pursue, feed or force animals to flee. In hot or cold weather, disturbance can affect an animal's ability to withstand the rigorous environment. Do not touch, get close to, feed or pick up wild animals. It is stressful to the animal, and it is possible that the animal may harbor rabies or other diseases. 7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors: One of the most important components of outdoor ethics is to maintain courtesy toward other visitors. It helps everyone enjoy their outdoor experience. Many people come to the outdoors to listen to nature. Excessive noise, uncontrolled pets and damaged surroundings take away from the natural appeal of the outdoors. The feeling of solitude, especially in open areas, is often enhanced when group size is small, contacts are infrequent and behavior is unobtrusive. In many places, there's an expectation that hikers will yield to equestrians, and that bicyclists will yield to both hikers and equestrians on trails. Stay in control when mountain biking. Before passing others, politely announce your presence and proceed with caution. Keep pets under control at all times. Please pick up dog feces from trails. just a reminder that Mill Mountain Park requires dogs to be on a leash at all times. www.1nt.org /why /7- principles/ Etiquette and Safety for Equestrians These guidelines are posted by Equisearch: For People Who Love Horses, originally from the Maryland Horse Council. • Make sure your horse has the temperament and training for riding on congested public trails. Busy multi -use trails are not the proper place for schooling green horses. • Advise other trail users of your horse's temperament, e.g. a horse with a tendency to kick should always wear a red ribbon on the tail or a stallion should wear a yellow ribbon. Assume that not everyone will know what these ribbons mean, so be prepared to explain or take the necessary precautions to avoid trouble. ROANOKE (135 ROANOKE PARKS AND RECREATION • Obey posted speed /gait limits and use common sense in crowded areas. Cantering /galloping on crowded trails endangers everyone. • Move to the right to allow faster trail users to pass. • Announce your intentions to pass other trail users and reduce speed in order to pass safely. Pass on the left only. • Remove your horse from the trail if you begin experiencing behavior problems. • Stay on equestrian approved trails. • As a courtesy to others in your group, use appropriate hand signals for turning, slowing, etc., and give verbal warning for dangers on the trail (e.g. holes, low branches). • Remember that other trail users may not be familiar with horses or their reactions to new experiences. Your horse may be another trail users introduction to horses, what you do is a reflection of the local horse community. Cheerfully answer questions about your horse. You are an ambassador for the entire equestrian community. • If you trailer to a location, do not clean out your trailer in the parking area. • On multiple use trails, step off the trail (if possible) if your horse needs to relieve himself or kick the droppings off the trail. www.eq.uisearch.com/articies/eqetiquett359 Responsible Riding: IMBA Rules of the Trail The International Mountain Bicycling Association guidelines are recognized around the world as the standard code of conduct for mountain bikers. IMBA launched its Rules of the Trail in 1988 to educate mountain bikers and serve as a pro -bike advocacy tool. These guidelines for responsible riding have been adopted by land- management agencies nationwide. Actions of mountain bikers have critical impacts on the landscape, the trails, the animals and other trail users. Pledge to ride friendly; ride prepared; ride responsibly; ride lightly. 1. Respect the Landscape: Respect your local trail builders and be a good steward of the physical environment. Keep singletrack single by staying on the trail. Practice Leave No Trace principles. Do not ride muddy trails because it causes rutting, widening and maintenance headaches. Ride through standing water, not around it. Ride (or walk) technical features, not around them. 2. Share the Trail: Most of the trails you ride are multi -use. Mountain bikers yield to horses and foot traffic, and descending riders yield to climbing riders. This yield triangle has been formally adopted by land managers since the late 1970s and is a significant reason why you have the access you do. There are some regional differences and unique rules on single -use, directional mountain bike trails —know the code where you ride. Be nice. Say hi. 3. Ride open, Legal trails: Poaching trails, building illegal singletrack or adding unauthorized trail features are detrimental to your access. Poorly -built features could also seriously injure other trail users. If you believe there aren't enough trails or variety near you, it's time to get involved. Your engagement will be welcomed because it takes a village to create, enhance and protect 136 I r- R9nTO E . 2021 MILL MOUNTAIN TRAILS PLAN 1-1 great places to ride. 4. Ride in Control: Speed, inattentiveness and rudeness are the primary sources of trail conflict among user groups. Use extra caution around horses, which are unpredictable. Be extra aware when riding downhill trails with poor sight lines and blind corners. Make sure you can hear what's going on around you and be prepared to stop for other trail users. 5. Plan ahead: Be prepared and self- sufficient. Every mountain biker should carry what they need for the ride they're undertaking, and know how to fix a flat tire and make minor repairs. Download a GPS trail app on your phone for navigation or carry a map in unfamiliar locations. Ride with a partner or share your riding plan with someone if you're heading out solo. 6. Mind the animals: When it comes to wildlife, live and let live. In some places disturbing wildlife are serious offenses. There is a leash law on Mill Mountain and riding with a dog is in violation of that. A hike is a more suitable activity for recreation with a dog. www.imha.com/rid(,/imba-rtjleS-of-the-trail R� 137 The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia Affidavit of Publication CITY OF ROANOKE - PDB Attn TINA CARR 215 CHURCH AVE ROOM 166 ROANOKE, VA 24011 Account Number 6011439 Date May 05, 2021 Date Category Description Ad Size Total Cost 05/13/2021 Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Any public hearings advertised ht 1 x 164 L 1,565.68 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: 04/27, 05/04/2021 The First insertion being given ... 04/27/2021 Newspaper reference: 0001211242 Billing Representative Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5th Day of May 2021 Notary Pu State of Virginia Richard A. Hundley County of Hanover Notary Public Commonwealth of Virginia My Commission expires , etaF , #a%jgR � g X904041 Commission Exp. Jan 31, 2024 THIS IS NOT A BILL. PLEASE PAY FROM INVOICE. THANK YOU 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 and any plans will be digitally available for review online or may be obtained digitally by emailing planning @roanokevayov. 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, May 7, 2021. The City of Roanoke Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 10, 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 planRinA@rQa_ilokeK4.gov or by calling (540)853 -1330 by noon, Friday, May 7, 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@roano_keva,gov on or prior to noon, Friday, May 7, 2021. Application by David Todd for TD2, LLC, to rezone property located at 4557 Shenandoah Avenue NW and 4549 Shenandoah Avenue NW, bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 6040312 and 6040313, respectively, from CN, Commercial- Neighborhood District, to CG, Commercial - General District, with conditions. The land use categories permitted in CG District include residential; accommodations and group living; commercial; industrial; warehousing and distribution; assembly and entertainment; public, institutional and community facilities; transportation; utility; agricultural; and accessory with no maximum density specified and a maximum floor area ratio of 5.0. The comprehensive plan designates the property for commercial use. The proposed use of the property is a contractor or tradesman's shop, general or special trade. A request by the City of Roanoke to consider an amendment to City Plan 2040, the City's comprehensive plan, to adopt the Mill Mountain Trails Plan 2021 Amendment. Once adopted, this plan will also be included as part of the Mill Mountain Park Management Plan and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The amendment recognizes the progress on plan implementation, builds on regional changes in outdoor recreations, identifies opportunities for additions to the trail network, and continues management guidelines that protect the natural resources of Mill Mountain Park. The proposed Mill Mountain Trails Plan 2021 Amendment 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_ / /ro_anokeva_ O\ /planning commission. Tina M. Carr, Secretary, City Planning Commission City Council will hold a public hearing on the aforesaid matters on May 17, 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 May 12, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider the following application. 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 @roanokeva.cgov_ or by calling (540)853 -1330 by noon, Monday, May 10, 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 planning @roanokeyagov on or prior to noon, Monday, May 10, 2021. Application by 829 Salem Avenue, LLC, for property located at 829 Salem Avenue SW, bearing Official Tax Map No. 1111009, for a special exception pursuant to Section 36.2 -322, Zoning, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to establish a mixed -use building. Tina M. Carr, Secretary, City Board of Zoning Appeals (1211242) PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Any public hearings advertised herein will be held in the City Council Chamber, 4"' 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 �lannin��c� roanoke�a.��o� . 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, May 7, 2021. The City of Roanoke Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 10, 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(a roanokcva.��ov or by calling (540)853 -1330 by noon, Friday, May 7, 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 hlanilin��(« roanoke�a.��o� on or prior to noon, Friday, May 7, 2021. Application by David Todd for TD2, LLC, to rezone property located at 4557 Shenandoah Avenue NW and 4549 Shenandoah Avenue NW, bearing Official Tax Map Nos. 6040312 and 6040313, respectively, from CN, Commercial - Neighborhood District, to CG, Commercial - General District, with conditions. The land use categories permitted in CG District include residential; accommodations and group living; commercial; industrial; warehousing and distribution; assembly and entertainment; public, institutional and community facilities; transportation; utility; agricultural; and accessory with no maximum density specified and a maximum floor area ratio of 5.0. The comprehensive plan designates the property for commercial use. The proposed use of the property is a contractor or tradesman's shop, general or special trade. A request by the City of Roanoke to consider an amendment to City Plan 2040, the City's comprehensive plan, to adopt the Mill Mountain Trails Plan 2021 Amendment. Once adopted, this plan will also be included as part of the Mill Mountain Park Management Plan and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The amendment recognizes the progress on plan implementation, builds on regional changes in outdoor recreations, identifies opportunities for additions to the trail network, and continues management guidelines that protect the natural resources of Mill Mountain Park. The proposed Mill Mountain Trails Plan 2021 Amendment is available for review in the City Clerk's Office, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, between 8 am and 5 pin, 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 May 17, 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 May 12, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider the following application. All persons wishing to address the Board of Zoning Appeals must sign -up with the Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals by emailing planniiig(u roanokcva.uov or by calling (540)853 -1330 by noon, Monday, May 10, 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 plannin1ra roanokc� a. ,ov on or prior to noon, Monday, May 10, 2021. Application by 829 Salem Avenue, LLC, for property located at 829 Salem Avenue SW, bearing Official Tax Map No. 11 11009, for a special exception pursuant to Section 36.2 -322, Zoning, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to establish a mixed -use building. Tina M. Carr, Secretary, City Board of Zoning Appeals Please publish in newspaper on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, and Tuesday, May 4, 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 tuia.carr(u, roanokev'a. ,,ov 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 Mill Mountain Trail Plan 2021 Amendment City Council May 2021 Objectives • Review Mill Mountain Trails and Greenway history • Review some basics from the 2005 plan • Highlight Trail and Greenway improvements since 2005 • Review 2021 Plan Amendment • Receive input from Planning Commission members and ultimately, approval of plan Goals for the Mill Mountain Trail Plan Task Force • Review and evaluate progress on implementation of the 2005 Trails Plan, including progress on trail and management recommendations • Assess current trail conditions, uses, amenities, and needs; inventory and map any new social trails (unofficial, user created trails) • Solicit input from the neighborhoods that adjoin Mill Mountain Park: Southeast Action Forum, Riverland- Walnut Hills Neighborhood, and South Roanoke Neighbors • Evaluate current and possible connections from the Mill Mountain Trail System to neighborhoods, Roanoke Valley Greenways, and the Blue Ridge Parkway and its trails • Develop a management process for evaluating and adding trails and trail uses to the Mill Mountain Trail System • Identify any new issues, challenges, and opportunities for operation, maintenance, and management of the trail system Mill Mountain Trail Plan Task Force • Renee Powers, Roanoke Parks and Recreation: Trails and Greenways Coordinator, Chair of Task Force • Kat Andrew, Roanoke Parks and Recreation: Outdoor Recreation Coordinator • Liz Belcher, Roanoke Valley Greenways: Coordinator • Dick Clark, Mill Mountain Trails Volunteer • Shub Gideon, Blue Ridge Off Road Cyclists • Roger Holnback, Pathfinders for Greenways: Vice President, Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission member • James Revercomb, Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission member History of Mill Mountain Trails • Early 1900s "old road" • Prior to 1998 no official legal trails, but old roads and logging corridors used for recreation • 1998 City Council approves Star Trail • 1999 Star and Monument Trails • 2005 Mill Mountain Park Management Plan • 2006 Riser and Wood Thrush Trails • 2015 Sidewinder Trail • 2016 Understory Trail • 2017 Virginia Pine "loop" • 2019 -2021 Trail Plan Amendment J w=`a = f First Official Trail Plan Map, 2005 • Included options for all three modes of trail use: biking, hiking, horseback riding • Used mostly existing trail and roadbeds to provide the network of trails • Still required some work to existing conditions to make "sustainable" and continuous _ -�, ,w AOfficial Mill Mountain Trail System Legend - Hiker Only ® Existing for Hiker + Biker Existing for Multi -use �w Build for Multi -use Streets 0 0.125 025 0.5� Ides Since the 2005 Plan • Trails built for mountain connectivity, leased land issues with NPS and addressing social trails: — Riser — Sidewinder — Understory — Virginia Pine (loop) — Watchtower — Wood Thrush • Increased use of trail system "Silver Level Ride Center with IMBA" and COVID -19 • Homeless camps and Social Trails (unofficial, user created trails) • Environmental issues: tree death, invasive species, heavy rain events, 2018 hurricane damage, 2020 wettest year on record for Roanoke • New maps, kiosks, bike fix stations, wayfinding signage, use signage, bridges New Trail Construction Since 2005 Sidewinder Trail Workday, 2015 Finishing Virginia Pine Loop, 2017 Legend Hiker Only Existing for Hiker + Hiker Existing for Multi-use -mEft- Build for Multi-use q�■ Streets 0 0.125 0,25 0"6" Official Mill Mountain Trail System MILL MOUNTAIN PARK TRAIL MAP M M ROANOKE Where we are now: City Plan 2040 • Healthy Communities Priority — Wellness "provide a comprehensive network of greenways, trails, blueways and parks." p. 49 • Harmony with Nature Priority — Outdoor Recreation "maintain expand, and enhance trails and greenways (natural and paved), while protecting and reducing disturbance of vegetation." p. 70 Where we are now. Amendment • Summer 2019: Finished current trail assessments • Summer 2019 - February 2021: Collected public input • Fall 2019 - Spring 2020: Evaluated new trail and neighborhood connection possibilities • 2020: Draft map /plan and COVID -19 • January 2021: Public comment on draft map /plan • March 2021:Mill Mountain Advisory Board and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approvals • April 2021: Planning Commission recommendation for Pubic Hearing • May 2021: Planning Commission Public Hearing complete and recommendation for City Council Map Legend Namml Park Lewd Land Existing Trail Mel Mountain Pak Roads WVWA Property Prp.me Lands *jr New Proposed Trail - New On Street Conrcoon Mill Mountain Trail Plan New Trail and Corridor Map 2021 vu Map Legend Namml Park Lewd Land Existing Trail Mel Mountain Pak Roads WVWA Property Prp.me Lands *jr New Proposed Trail - New On Street Conrcoon Mill Mountain Trail Plan New Trail and Corridor Map 2021 What is included in the Amendment? • Maintenance priorities and improvements for all current trails and Mill Mountain 0 0 Greenway Guidance for 15 new trails and corridors, focusing on connectivity to neighborhoods and improving loops within the park Guidance for 6 neighborhood connections along streets to provide wayfinding and improvements for multi -modal travel to Mill Mountain Greenways and Trails Task Force recommendations on the following topics: z • Operations and Oversight • User Conflict and Management Issues • Volunteers • New Trail Construction • Maintenance and Monitoring • Signage, Wayfinding, Marking and Education • Special Events and Group Use • Parking and Access • Natural Resource Protection • Prohibited Uses d Questions? https://www.plavroanoke.com/miI1-mountain-trails-assess Powers, Trails and Greenways Coordinator Renee. powers @roanokeva.gov 540 - 853 -5867 T)L IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of May, 2021. No. 42061 - 051721. AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Jared Green and Donna Green ( "Green "), for the lease of approximately 3.6 acres of City -owned property, being a portion of Roanoke City Official Tax Map No. 6610101, located adjacent to 5401 Barns Avenue, N.W., in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, for agricultural purposes; and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on May 17, 2021, pursuant to Sections 15.2 -1800 and 15.2 -1813, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, at which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were afforded an opportunity to be heard on the proposed lease. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a lease agreement with Green for the lease of approximately 3.6 acres of City -owned property, being a portion of Roanoke City Official Tax Map No. 6610101, located adjacent to 5401 Barns Avenue, N.W., in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, for agricultural purposes, for an initial term of one year, commencing June 1, 2021, and ending May 31, 2022, subject to four (4) additional renewal terms upon the mutual agreement of the parties at an annual rental of $100.00 per year, upon certain terms and conditions, and as more particularly described in the City Council Agenda Report dated May 17, 2021. This lease shall be in a form approved by the City Attorney and substantially similar to the lease attached to such City Council Agenda Report. 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: J City Clerk. O -Jared Green Lease -5401 Barns Ave — TM6610101 (5.17.2 1) 2 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: May 17, 2021 Subject: Lease Renewal for Approximately 3.6 acres of Land Located at 5401 Barns Avenue, N.W., to Jared Green and Donna Green Background: Since May of 1994, Jared Green and Donna Green have leased approximately 3.6 acres of City -owned land, being a portion of City -owned land located at 5401 Barns Avenue, N.W., Roanoke, Virginia for agricultural use. They currently lease the site for $100.00 per year. Mr. and Mrs. Green have requested to renew their lease for a one -year term with four (4) mutually agreed upon one - year renewal options at the same lease rate of $100.00 for each one year term. A copy of the proposed lease is attached to this City Council Agenda Report. Recommended Action: Following a public hearing, authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Jared Green and Donna Green for approximately 3.6 acres of city -owned land, located at 5401 Barns Avenue, N.W., Roanoke, Virginia, substantially similar to the lease agreement attached to this report. Such lease agreement shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney Robert S. Co II, Jr. City Manager Attachment: Distribution: Council Appointed Officers W. Brent Robertson, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance Robert Ledger, Director of Economic Development Susan Lower, Director of Real Estate Valuation Cassandra L. Turner, Economic Development Specialist +COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT THIS LEASE AGREEMENT ( "Agreement "), is made as of this _day of , 2021 , by and between the CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia ( "Lessor "), and JARED GREEN AND DONNA GREEN ( "Lessee "), WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Lessor owns certain land consisting of 3.6 acres, being a portion ofproperty designated as Roanoke Official Tax Map No. 6610101, located at 5401 Barns Avenue, N. W., in the City of Roanoke, Virginia (the "Leased Premises "), WHEREAS, Lessee desires to lease the Leased Premises, together with all improvements situated on the Property, for the purpose of grazing of livestock, and the Lessor desires to lease the Leased Premises to Lessee for such purposes, upon the terms and conditions stated below; and WHEREAS, Roanoke City Council authorized the City Manager, on behalf of the Lessor, to enter into this Agreement with Lessee pursuant to Ordinance No.— adopted , 2021, following a public hearing on this matter. NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, and the above recitals which are incorporated by reference herein, the parties agree as follows: Section 1. Leased Premises. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and Lessee leases from Lessor, the Leased Premises, and all improvements located thereon, being a portion of property designated as Roanoke Official Tax Map No. 6610101, located at 5401 Barns Avenue, N. W., depicted as "13 42" as the Leased Premises are more particularly shown on the sketch attached as Exhibit A, which is incorporated by reference herein, for Lessee to use for grazing of livestock. Section 2. Term and Renewal. The initial term of this Agreement shall be one (1) year, commencing on June 1, 2021, and ending on May 31,2022. Thereafter, the Agreement may be renewed for up to four additional one year terms, upon the mutual agreement of the parties. Each renewal term may he exercised by the party requesting renewal providing notice to the other party in writing no later than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the initial term or any renewal term. The otber party shall then be required to provide written notice to the party requesting such renewal and whether it agrees to the renewal term, and if so, under what conditions before the Agreement shall be renewed a subsequent term. Section 3. Rent. (a) As consideration for this Agreement, Lessee shall pay Lessor the annual amount of ONE FILJNDRED AND NOIDOLLARS ($100.00) as rent for the initial one year term of this Agreement, and each one year renewal term or terms of the Agreement. (b) Such rent shall be due and payable no later than June 1, 2021, for the initial term of this Agreement, and for each year of the renewal term or terms of this Agreement, and paid at the Lessor's Office of City Treasurer, Room 254, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011. In the event payment is not received within ten (10) days of this date, a late charge in the amount of ten percent (I 10%) of the annual rent shall be added to the rent amount due. Interest on all delinquent rent shall accrue at the rate often percent (10 %) per annum. (c) No payment by Lessee or receipt by Lessor of lesser amount than the rent, additional rent, or other amounts herein stipulated shall be deemed to be other than on account of the stipulated rent and amounts due, nor shall any endorsement or statement on any check or any letter accompanying any check or payment thereof be deemed an accord and satisfaction, unless the Lessor otherwise agrees in a writing signed by hoth Lessor and Lessee. Lessor may accept such check of payment without prejudice to Lessor's right to recover the balance of such amounts or pursue any other remedy provided in this Lease Agreement or by law. Section 4. Taxes and Other Charees. (a) In addition to payment of the rent as set forth above, Lessee shall timely pay all applicable real estate or leasehold taxes, or any other taxes or charges in connection with this Agreement that the Lessee may be required by law or regulations to pay. Any applicable real estate or other taxes shall be determined by the Real Estate Assessor for the City of Roanoke, and Lessor will provide appropriate notice and documentation of such taxes to Lessor if Assessor does not provide such notice directly to Lessee. (b) Lessee shall reimburse Lessor for all stormwater utility fees if assessed by the City of Roanoke for the Leased Premises pursuant to Chapter 11. 5, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended. Section 5. Lessee's Use of Leased Premises. (a) Purpose. Lessee shall use the Leased Premises only for the purpose of livestock grazing, and for no other purpose. (b) Operation. Lessee shall, at its sole cost and expense, operate and maintain the Leased Premises in accordance with good practices as are customary in the industry for its intended use. Any damage done to the Leased Premises, or any other property of Lessor located on the Leased Premises, shall be repaired or replaced by Lessee at Lessee's sole expense within thirty (30) days after notification by Lessor of such damage. Any improvements made to the Leased Premises shall only be made upon Lessor's prior written approval, and any improvements authorized by Lessor shall become the property of Lessor, without Lessor owing Lessee any sums for any increase in value to the Leased Premises as a result of such improvements. (c) Maintenance. Lessee accepts the Leased Premises in its AS IS, WHERE IS, condition. Lessor makes no warranties or representations regarding the condition of the Leased Premises, including the suitability of the Leased Premises for Lessee's intended use. Lessor shall have no responsibility to maintain, repair, or replace any portion of the Leased Premises. Except in the event of an emergency, Lessee shall provide written notice to Lessor within three (3) business days, and obtain Lessor's written approval, before commencing any maintenance, repair, or replacement, or other construction on the Leased Premises,. and Lessee shall promptly restore the Leased Premises to the same condition the Leased Premises existed prior to such maintenance, 2 replacement, or repair, after such work. Lessee agrees that any such maintenance, repair or replacement of any portion of the Leased Premises shall be performed in a good and workmanlike manner. Lessor reserves the right, and not the obligation, for Lessor, its agents, employees, and assigns, to enter upon the Leased Premises at any reasonable time to make repairs, perform maintenance, alterations or improvements; on a case by case basis in Lessor's sole discretion, provided, however, that such repairs, maintenance, alterations, or improvements shall not unreasonably interfere with Lessee's business operations. Such right to enter shall also include the right to enter upon the Leased Premises for the purposes of inspection and to show the Leased Premises to prospective purchasers. Such reservation of rights shall not be construed to limit, modify, or waive Lessee's obligation to keep the Leased Premises in good repair and condition, and to perform maintenance, repair or replacement to Lessor's personal property and the Leased Premises when necessary. If lessee does not plant crops on all the Leased Premises, Lessee shall mow the Leased Premises or such part thereof not used for growing crops at least twice a year between June and October and otherwise keep the Leased Premises in good appearance and free and clear of debris and litter. Lessee shall maintain all fencing. Lessee shall assume all liability for damage to Lessee's person, livestock, machinery, equipment, agents, employees, guests, invitees, and contractors. Lessee shall assume all liability for damage by its actions or actions of its livestock, machinery, equipment, agents, employees, guests, invitees and contractors (d) Securi ty. lessee further acknowledges and agrees that Lessor is not responsible for providing any security to Lessee concerning any of Lessee's property located on the Leased Premises, and that any such security obtained by Lessee shall be obtained at Lessee's sole expense. (c) Utilities. The parties agree that Lessor is not responsible for payment of any utility costs or charges, and telephone, internet, which will be the responsibility and obligation of Lessee to pay and obtain if applicable. (f) Sublease of Leased Premises by Lessee. Lessee covenants and agrees that it will not sublet, license, assign, or transfer by operation of law or otherwise, this Agreement, the Leased Premises, or any right Lessee is authorized to exercise hereunder, without the prior written consent of the Lessor, and such attempted assignments without such permission shall be void. The Lessor may grant or withhold its consent in its sole discretion. Any attempt by the Lessee to sublet, license, assign, or transfer by operation of law or otherwise this Agreement, the Leased Premises, or any rights Lessee is authorized to exercise hereunder, without the prior written consent of the Lessor shall result in the automatic termination of this Agreement. Lessee agrees to provide a copy of all agreements it has currently and proposes to enter as such subleases are negotiated in the future to Lessor, prior to execution of such agreement, for Lessor's approval. Lessee guarantees Lessor that all requirements and restrictions contained in this Agreement shall be included in any sublease. Section G. Hazardous Materials. While on or near the Leased Premises in its performance pursuant to this Agreement or at any other portion of the Property, Lessee shall not transport, dispose of any hazardous substance, material, or waste, as the term "hazardous material" is defined under federal, state, and local laws, rules and ordinances, witbout obtaining Lessor's written approval, and in any event Lessee shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances controlling air, water, noise, solid wastes, and other pollution, and relating to the storage, transport, or disposal of hazardous material, substances or waste. Regardless of Lessor acquiescence, Lessee agrees to reimburse Lessor for all costs and expenses incurred by 3 Lessor in eliminating or remedying such violations. Lessee also agrees to reimburse Lessor for attorney's fees and all penalties or civil judgments incurred by or obtained against Lessor as a result of Lessee's use of any hazardous material, substance or waste onto the ground or otherwise, or into the water or air from, near or upon the Leased Premises or the Property. The Lessee agrees to handle the storage and disposal of gasoline, oil, and other substances used in connection with the operation and maintenance of automobiles, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances. Section 7. Ret)ort Release of Hazardous Materials -Lessee shall immediately furnish to the Lessor's Director of Utilities and Operations written notice of any and all releases of hazardous waste, materials or substances whenever such releases are required to be reported to any federal, state, or local authority, and pay for all cleanup and removal costs. Such written notice shall identify the substance released, the amount released, the measures undertaken to cleanup and remove the released material and any contaminated soil or water. Lessee shall also provide Lessor with copies of any and all reports resulting from tests on the Leased Premises or made to any governmental agency which relate to the Leased Premises. Section 8. Indemnification. Lessee agrees and binds itself, and shall require the same of any sublessee, to indemnify, keep and hold the Lessor, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers free and harmless from any and all claims, causes of action, damages, costs (including attorney's fees), or any liability on account of any injury or damage of any type to any persons or property growing out of or directly or indirectly resulting from any act or omission of Lessee, including but not limited to: (1) Lessee's use of the public ways or other areas of the Leased Premises in connection with this Agreement; (2) the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, erection, installation, operation, maintenance, repair or extension of the Leased Premises; (3) the Lessee's exercise of any right or privilege granted by or under this Agreement or any suhlease, (4) the failure, refusal or neglect of Lessee or a sublessee of Lessee to perform any duty imposed upon or assumed by Lessee by or under this Agreement or any such sublease, (5) any claim made against the Lessor made or arising out of any action by Lessee or a sublessee of Lessee, or (6) any claim brought by a sublessee of Lessee against the Lessor for any reason. In the event that any suit or proceeding shall be brought against the Lessor at law or in equity, either independently or jointly with Lessee or sublessee on account of anything set forth above, Lessee, upon notice given to it by Lessor, will defend the Lessor in any such action or other proceeding, at the cost of the Lessee; and in the event of any settlement or final judgment being awarded against the lessor, either independently or jointly with Lessee, then Lessee will pay any such settlement or judgment or will comply with such decree, pay all reasonable costs and expenses of whatsoever nature and hold the Lessor, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers harmless therefrom. Section 9. Environmental Indemnifications - Regardless of the City's acquiescence and in addition to the indemnification provisions contained elsewhere in this Lease Agreement, Lessee shall indemnify, defend, and hold Lessor, its officers, agents and employees, harmless from all costs, liabilities, penalties, or fines, including attorney's fees, resulting from or arising out of Lessee's violation of the environmental provisions contained in this Lease Agreement and agrees to reimburse the Lessor for any and all costs and expenses incurred in eliminating or remedying such violations. Lessee further covenants and agrees to reimburse and hold the Lessor its officers, agents and employees, harmless from ail costs, expenses, attorney's fees and all penalties or civil judgments obtained against the lessor as a result of Lessee's use, release or disposal of petroleum product, M hazardous substance, material, or waste onto the ground or into the air or water. Lessee agrees to waive any and all statutes of limitations applicable to any controversy or dispute arising under these environmental provisions, and Lessee further agrees that it will not raise or plead a statute of limitations defense in any action arising out of Lessee's failure to comply with the environmental provisions contained herein. Section 10. Insurance. (a) Requirement of insurance. Lessee shall, at its expense, obtain and maintain during the life of the Agreement, the insurance and bonds required by this Agreement. Any required insurance and bonds shall be effective prior to the commencement of this Agreement. (b) Commercial General Liability. Lessee shall maintain during the life of the Agreement Commercial General Liability insurance coverage on an occurrence basis insuring against all claims, loss, cost, damage, expense or liability from loss of life or damage or injury to persons or property arising out of any of the work or activity under or by virtue of this Agreement. The minimum limits of liability for this coverage shall be $1,000,000 combined single limit for any one occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate. (c) Contractual Liability. Lessee shall maintain during the life of the Agreement broad form Contractual Liability insurance including the indemnification obligation set forth in this Agreement if it is not included in the Commercial General Liability insurance coverage in (b) above. (d) Workers' Compensation. Lessee shall maintain during the life of the Agreement Workers' Compensation insurance covering Lessee's statutory obligation under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and Employer's Liability insurance for all its employees engaged in work under this Agreement. Minimum limits of liability for Employer's Liability shall be $100,000 bodily injury each occurrence; $500,000 bodily injury by disease (Policy limit); and $100,000 bodily injury by disease (each employee). With respect to the Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability coverage, the Lessee's insurance company shall waive rights of subrogation against the Lessor, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers. (e) Automobile Liability. Lessee shall maintain during the life of this Agreement Automobile Liability insurance. The minimum limit of liability for such insurance shall be $1,000,000 combined single limit applicable to owned or non -owned vehicles used in the performance of any work under its Agreement. (f) Umbrella Covera e. The insurance coverages and amounts set forth in subsections (b), (c), (d) and (e) of this Section 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 subsections (b), (c), (d) and (e), and it is further agreed that such statement shall be made a part of the certificate of insurance furnished by Lessee to the Lessor. (g) Fire and Extended Coverage for Structures. Lessee shall obtain and maintain fire and extended coverage insurance insuring any improvements on the Leased Premises, for direct and indirect loss or damage by fire and any other casualty covered under a broad perils, `'all risks" typical R fire and extended coverage property insurance policy in an amount equal to the current fair value of the improvements. This coverage shall include the cost of demolition and removal of the improvements, or any portions thereof, damaged by fire or other casualty. The proceeds of the fire and extended coverage insurance shall be payable to Lessor. Lessor shall have the sole right to use the proceeds to repair the improvements and continue this Agreement or retain the proceeds of insurance and terminate this Agreement. (h) Evidence of Insurance. All insurance shall meet the following requirements: (1)The Lessee shall furnish the Lessor a certificate or certificates of insurance showing the type, amount, effective dates and date of expiration of the policies. The Lessor shall be notified of any deductible greater than 10% of the policy limit and such deductible shall be subject to approval of the Lessor, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. However, this deductible requirement shall not apply to pre - funded /fully- funded deductible programs upon proper documentation acceptable to the Lessor's Risk Manager. (?)The required certificate or certificates of insurance shall include substantially the following statement: The insurance covered by this certificate shall not be canceled or materially altered, except after thirty (30) days written notice has been provided to the City of Roanoke." (3)Except for Workers' Compensation coverage and Employer's Liability coverage, the required certificate or certificates of insurance shall name the Lessor, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers as additional insureds in connection with this Agreement. The Fire and extended coverage insurance shall insure the Lessor and the Lessee in the Building, as their interests may appear. (4)Insurance coverage shall be in a form and with an insurance company approved by the Lessor which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any insurance company providing coverage under this Agreement shall be authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Section 11. Termination, Nonrenewal, and Expiration. (a) The parties agree that either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, for any reason, upon ninety (90) days written notice to the other party. Upon any such early termination or nonrenewal of the Agreement, Lessee shall vacate the Leased Premises upon the expiration of the notice period. Lessee shall be liable to Lessor for all rent, additional consideration and taxes under this Agreement for the period of this Agreement prior to said termination date or nonrenewal, except as set forth in this Agreement. (b) Site Restoration. If this Agreement is terminated, not renewed, or expires, Lessee shall have sixty (60) days from the termination or expiration date to remove its personal property, including any equipment of any sublessee, and related equipment from the Leased Premises, and to repair, replace, or restore any damage to the Leased Premises to the same conditions in which the Leased Premises existed prior to the commencement of this Agreement, ordinary wear and tear P excepted. The parties acknowledge that Lessor shall have no obligation to provide security or otherwise safeguard Lessee's personal property that may be located on the Leased Premises during this time. If Lessee's property, sublessee's property, and related equipment are not removed to the reasonable satisfaction of Lessor within sixty (60) days of the termination or nonrenewal of this Agreement, such property and equipment shall be deemed abandoned and shall become the property of Lessor and Lessee shall have no further rights thereto, or at Lessor's option, the Lessor shall have the right to remove such items and charge the Lessee the cost of such removal and/or disposal of such items. Section 12. Limitation of Lessor's Liability, The Lessor, its officers, agents, or employees shall not be liable to Lessee for any damages of any type or loss or interruption of any of Lessee's business, or any sublessee's business, caused by any omissions or actions of Lessor, whether negligent or otherwise. Lessee expressly agrees that a part of the consideration it is giving to support this Agreement is a waiver of any right to seek from the Lessor any claim for such consequential damages or lost profits. Section 13. Condemnation. In the event the whole of the Premises is taken by eminent domain, this Agreement shall terminate as of the date title to the Leased Premises vests in the condemning authority. If a portion of the Leased Premises is taken by eminent domain, either party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement as of the date of transfer of title, by giving thirty (30) days' written notice to the other party. In the event of any taking under the power of eminent domain, Lessee shall not be entitled to any portion of the award paid for the taking and Lessor shall receive the full amount of such award. Lessee hereby expressly waives any right or claim to any portion thereof. Although all damages, whether awarded as compensation for diminution in value of the license or to the fee of the Leased Premises, shall belong to Lessor. Lessee shall have the right to claim and recover from the condemning authority, but not from Lessor acting as Lessor, such compensation as may he separately awarded or recoverable by Lessee on account of any and all damage to Lessee's business and any costs or expenses incurred by Lessee in removing its equipment, personal property, and any relocation expenses. Section 14. Notices. All notices hereunder must be in writing and shall be deemed validly given if sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by a nationally recognized overnight courier, addressed as follows: If to Lessor, to: City of Roanoke Director of Economic Development 117 Church Avenue S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Telephone: (544) 853 -2715 Facsimile: (540) 853 -1213 7 If to Lessee, to: Jared Green Donna Green 5606 Barns Avenue, N.W. Roanoke, VA 24019 Telephone: (540) Facsimile: (540) 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 15. Miscellaneous. (a) No Broker. If either party is represented by a real estate broker in this transaction, that party shall be fully responsible for any fee due such broker and shall hold the other party harmless from any claims for any commission by such broker. (b) Cooperation. Each party agrees to cooperate with the other in executing any documents necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of this Agreement. (c) Sever_ ability; If any term of this Agreement is found to be void or invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining terms of this Agreement, which shall continue in full force and effect. The parties intend that the provisions of this Agreement be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. Accordingly, the parties agree that if any provisions are deemed not enforceable, they shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to make them enforceable. (d) Authority, The persons who have executed this Agreement represent and warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement in their representative capacities as indicated. (e) Counterparts Allowed. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterpart copies, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute a single instrument. (f) Compliance with Laws. In Lessee's exercise of the rights and privileges granted herein, Lessee, its agents, employees, guests, invitees, contractors, and/or any other person over whom Lessee has control shall observe, obey and comply fully at Lessee's own expense with all present and future, federal state and local laws, rules or regulations, applicable to or affecting directly or indirectly Lessee or its operations and activities on or in connection with the Leased Premises. Lessee further agrees that Lessee does not and shall not during the performance of this Agreement; knowingly employ an unauthorized alien as defined in the Federal Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986. (g) Successors and Assigns. The terms, conditions, provisions and undertakings of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of each of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. (h) Captions. The paragraph Captions and Headings in this Agreement are for convenience and reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. (i) Governing Law. By virtue of entering into this Agreement, Lessee and Guarantor agree and submit themselves to a court of competent jurisdiction in the City of Roanoke, Virginia and further agrees that this Agreement is controlled by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia or any applicable federal laws and that all claims, disputes, and other matters shall be decided only by such court according to the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia or any applicable federal laws. 0) Waiver. lessee agrees that the Lessor's waiver or failure to enforce or require performance of any term or condition of this Agreement or the Lessor's waiver of any particular breach of this Agreement by the Lessees 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 Agreement or a waiver of any other breaches of the Agreement by the Lessees and does not bar the Lessor from requiring the Lessees to comply with all the terms and conditions of the Agreement and does not bar the Lessor from asserting any and all rights and /or remedies it has or might have against the Lessee under this Agreement or by law. (k) Entire Agreement. This Agreement and its exhibits constitute the entire agreement and understanding of the parties, and supersede all offers, negotiations and other agreements. There are no representations or understandings of any kind not set forth herein. Any amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and executed by both parties. Lessee acknowledges that it has participated in the drafting of this Agreement. In the event of a dispute concerning any provision of this Agreement, Lessee hereby acknowledges and agrees that it will not rely on any defense that any ambiguity in the Agreement should be construed against the drafter of the Agreement and the Lessee waives that defense. Lessee agrees that Lessor shall have no responsibility, duty, or obligation to provide Lessee any services, property, or items that are not otherwise indicated in this Agreement Section 16. Nondiscrimination. During the performance of this Agreement, the Lessee agrees as follows: (a) Lessee will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other basis prohibited by law relating to discrimination in employment except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the Lessee. Lessee agrees to post in a conspicuous place, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provision of this nondiscrimination clause. (b) Lessee, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Lessee, will state that such Lessee is an equal employment 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. 9 (d) The Lessee will include the provisions of the foregoing paragraphs a, b, and c in every contract, subcontract, or purchase orders of over $10,000, so that the provisions will be binding upon each contractor, subcontractor, or vendor. Section 15. Drug -Free Workplace (a). During the performance of this Agreement, Lessee agrees to (i) provide a drug free workplace for Lessee's employees; (ii) post in conspicuous places, available to employees 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 Lessee that Lessee maintains a drug free 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. (b). For the purposes of this section, "drug free 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 this Agreement. Section 16. Faith Based Organizations. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2- 4343.1, all parties shall be advised that the Lessor does not discriminate against faith -based organizations. Section 17. Default (a) Each of the following shall constitute an event of default of this Agreement: (1) Lessee fails to pay rent within ten (10) days after such rent becomes due and payable; (2) Lessee fails to observe or perform any term, condition, or covenant in this Agreement; (4) noncompliance with any of the terms or obligations of Lessee under this Agreement; or (4) Lessee or guarantor files a voluntary petition in any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, or an involuntary petition in any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding is filed against Lessee or guarantor and is not discharged by Lessee or guarantor within sixty (60) days after such filing. (b) It is understood and agreed by and between the Lessor and Lessee that in the event of a breach by Lessor or Lessee of any of the covenants and agreements herein contained or in the event of a default by Lessee as set forth above, the aggrieved party may serve a written thirty (30) day notice of default, specifying such default or breach, on the defaulting or breaching party. If such default is not remedied within said (30) days, this Agreement shall automatically end and expire. (c) If such default or breach is not remedied within the thirty (30) day period, the non - defaulting or non - breaching party, at its option, without further notice or demand to the defaulting or breaching party, may in addition to all other rights and remedies provided in this Agreement or at law 10 or in equity, terminate this Agreement and recover all damages to which it is entitled under the law. Furthermore, the Lessor shall be entitled to recover and immediately take possession of the Premises and recover, without limitation, all of Lessor's expenses of reletting, including without limitation, rental concessions to new tenants, repairs, alterations, and legal fees. (d) If Lessor takes possession pursuant to this Agreement, with or without terminating this Agreement, Lessor may, at its option, enter into the Premises, remove Lessee's alterations, signs, personal property, equipment, and other evidences of tenancy, and store them at the Lessee's sole risk and expense or dispose of them as Lessor may see tit, including, but not limited to selling such items and applying any net proceeds to any amounts Lessee may owe Lessor, and take and hold possession of the Premises. (e) Lessee's obligations under this Agreement with respect to all representations and indemnity shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement. (f) Lessee agrees that it has read, reviewed, and understands the terms of this Agreement. Lessee further agrees that it has participated in the drafting of this Agreement, and that in the event any of the terms of this Agreement are determined to be ambiguous, such ambiguity will not be construed against Lessor. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement by the following Signatures as of the date stated above. ATTEST: City Clerk COMMONWEALTI-I OF VIRGINIA CITY /COUNTI'Y Of ROANOKE LESSOR: CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, a Virginia municipal corporation By: Robert S. Cowell, Jr., City Manager To -wit: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2021, by Robert S. Cowell, Jr., the City Manager for the City of Roanoke, Virginia, for and on behalf of the City. EXHIBIT tq r1 w The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia Affidavit of Publication SHERMAN M STOVALL, ASSISTANT CITY MGR 215 CHURCH AVENUE, S. W., SUITE 456 ROANOKE, VA 24011 RECEIVED MAY 10 2021 OFFICE OF THE fiY i 1,NAGEP Account Number 6017304 Date May 07, 2021 Date Category Description Ad Size Total Cost 05/16/2021 Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Roanoke propose: 1 x 74 L 407.44 THIS IS NOT A BILL. PLEASE PAY FROM INVOICE. THANK YOU Publisher of the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Roanoke Times The City of Roanoke proposes to lease approximately 3.6 acres of City -owned property, being a portion of Roanoke city official Tax Map No. 6610101, located adjacent to 5401 Barns Avenue, I, (the undersigned) an authorized representative of the N.W.. in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to Jared Green and Donna Green Roanoke Times, a daily newspaper published in Roanoke, in the ("Green ^), to be used by Green for agricultural purposes, for an initial State of Virginia, do certify that the annexed notice NOTICE OF g term of one year, commencing June 1, 2021, and expiring May 31, 2022, PUBLIC HEARING was published in said newspapers on the subject to four (4) additional renewal terms of one (1) year each. The annual following dates: rental will be $100 per year. Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 15.2 -1800 and 15.2 -1813. Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a public 05/07/2021 hearing on the above matter at its regular meeting to be held on Monday, May 17, 2021, commencing at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber, 4th Floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S -W., Roanoke. Virginia. Further information concerning this matter, including a The First insertion being given ... 05/07/2021 copy of the proposed lease between the City of Roanoke and Green, is available from the Office of the City Clerk for the City of Roanoke at (540) Newspaper reference: 0001215228 853 -2541 beginning on and after May 7. 2021. All parties and interested entities may appear via electronic means on the _ above date and time to be heard on the above matter. This public hearing may be conducted by electronic communication means due to the COVID -19 pandemic Billing Representativ, disaster. All persons wishing to address City Council must sign -up with .. the City Clerk's Office by emailing clerkOroanokeva.gov or calling (540) 853 -2541 by 12:00 noon, on Monday, Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th Day of May 2021 May 17, 2021. Citizens who register will be provided information to present their testimony via electronic communications means. / I / 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. May 13, 2021. L, Kimberly Kay Harris Notary Public NOTARY PUBLIC GIVEN under my hand this 7th day of May' 2021. State of Virginia Commonwealth of Virginia County of Hanover Reg. No. 356753 Commissinin Exp. Jan. 31. 2025 Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk (1215228) My Commission expires THIS IS NOT A BILL. PLEASE PAY FROM INVOICE. THANK YOU NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Roanoke proposes to lease approximately 3.6 acres of City -owned property, being a portion of Roanoke City Official Tax Map No. 6610101, located adjacent to 5401 Barns Avenue, N.W., in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to Jared Green and Donna Green ( "Green "), to be used by Green for agricultural purposes, for an initial term of one year, commencing June 1, 2021, and expiring May 31, 2022, subject to four (4) additional renewal terms of one (1) year each. The annual rental will be $100 per year. Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 15.2 -1800 and 15.2 -1813, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing on the above matter at its regular meeting to be held on Monday, May 17, 2021, commencing at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber, 4th Floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia. Further information concerning this matter, including a copy of the proposed lease between the City of Roanoke and Green, is available from the Office of the City Clerk for the City of Roanoke at (540) 853 -2541 beginning on and after May 7, 2021. All parties and interested entities may appear via electronic means on the above date and time to be heard on the above matter. 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 clerl:�tr;roanokeva.�4ov or calling (540) 853 -2541 by 12:00 noon, on Monday, May 17, 2021. Citizens who register will be provided information to present their testimony via electronic communications means. 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, May 13, 2021. GIVEN under my hand this 7th day of May, 2021. Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk Note to Publisher: Please publish in full once in the Legal Section of the Roanoke Times, on Friday, May 7, 2021. Please send affidavit of publication to: Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk 4th Floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 456 Roanoke, VA 24011 Please send bill to: Sherman M. Stovall, Deputy City Manager 3rd Floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364 Roanoke, VA 24011 PH NOTICE -Lease -Jared Green -5401 Barns Ave= FM6610101 (5,17.21).doe V-( IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of May, 2021. No. 42062 - 051721. AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 32, Taxation, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, by the adoption and addition of new Article XVI, Disposable Plastic Bag Tax, to provide for a tax on each disposable plastic bag provided to consumers by certain retailers, in accordance with the provisions of Section 58.1 -1745 through Section 58.1- 1748 et seq., Code of Virginia (1950) as amended; providing for an effective date; and dispensing with the second reading by title of this ordinance. WHEREAS, a certified copy of this Ordinance will be provided to the Virginia Tax Commissioner three months prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, as required by Section 58.1- 1745, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. Chapter 32, Taxation, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, is hereby amended and reordained by the adoption and addition of new Article XVI, Disposable Plastic Bag Tax, to read and provide as follows: Sec. 32 -315.- Policy The policy of this article is to reduce the use of Disposable Plastic Bags provided by retailers in Retail Establishments in the City of Roanoke to curb litter on the streets, protect marine environments waterways reduce greenhouse gas emissions solid waste and to promote the use of Durable Plastic Bas by Retail Establishments. Sec -316. — Definitions. For the purposes of this article the following definitions shall apply (1) "Convenience Store" means a retail store that carries a limited selection of basic items such as packaged foods and drugstore items and is open extended hours for the convenience of consumers. (2) "Disposable Plastic Bag" means a plastic bag provided by a Retail Establishment to a customer at the point of sale for the puKpose of packaging personal property, not manufactured and intended for multiple reuse (3) "Retail Establishment" means any retailer that is a grocery store convenience store or drugstore. (4) "Durable Bags" means bas with handles that are reusable that are at least four mils thick and that are specifically designed and manufactured for multi le reuse. Sec. 317. - Levied. rate _There is hereby imposed and levied by the city, and there shall be collected a tax in the amount of five cents $0.05 for each Disposable Plastic Bag provided to a consumer of tangible personal property by retailers in Retail Establishments This tax shall be collected whether or not such Disposable Plastic Bag is provided free of charge to the consumer. Sec. 32 -318. - When and how collected The tax imposed by this section shall be collected by the retailer, along with the purchase price and all other fees and taxes at the time the consumer pays for such personal property. Provided however: (1) For the period beginning July 1 2021 and ending January 1 2023 every retailer that collects the tax imposed by this article shall be allowed to retain two cents ($0.02) from the tax collected on each disposable plastic bag, and (2) For the period beginning January 1 2023 and continuing thereafter, every retailer that collects the tax imposed by this article shall be allowed to retain one cent ($0.01) from the tax collected on each disposable plastic bad Any retailer that retains a discount of the tax imposed herein shall account for such discount in the form of a deduction when submitting its tax return and payin the amount due in a timely manner. Sec. 32 -319. — Appropriation by city of revenue collected All revenue received by the city from the tax levied herein shall be appropriated. for use for the following purposes only (1) Environmental cleanup; (2) Providing education programs designed to reduce environmental waste or mitigating pollution and litter; and (3) Providing Durable Bags to recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or the Women Infants and Children Program (WIC) Sec. 32 -320. - Exemptions The tax imposed by this article shall not apply to the following_ types of bags (1) Durable Baggy (2) Plastic bags that are solely used to wrap contain or package ice cream meat, fish, poultry, produce unwrapped bulk food items or perishable food items in order to avoid damage or contamination; (3) Plastic bags used to carryry cleaning or prescription drugs; and (4) Multiple plastic bags sold in packages and intended for use as garbage, pet waste, or leaf removal bags. Sec. 32 -321. - Enforcement and Administration The Virginia Tax Commissioner shall be responsible for collecting administering and enforcing the tax imposed by this article in the same manner as such person enforces the retail sales and use tax pursuant to Chapter 6 58.1 -600 et seq.), Code of Virginia (1950) as amended mutatis mutandis Provided however, the dealer discount provided under $ 58.1-622, Code of Virginia (1950) as amended shall not be allowed. The revenues generated from the tax authorized under this article after reimbursement of direct costs incurred by the Virginia Department of Taxation in administering, enforcing, and collecting this tax shall be distributed b the Comptroller of Virginia to the city as soon as practicable after the end of each month for which the tax is remitted. Sec. 32 -322. - Effective date of article. The provisions of this article shall be effective January 1, 2022. 2. Except as amended by the addition of new Article, XVI, Disposable Plastic Bag Tax, the remainder of the provisions of Chapter 32, Taxation, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), remain unchanged and in full force and effect. 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on and after January 1, 2022. 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: City Clerk. C! CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting: May 1 7, 2021 Subject: Authorization of Disposable Plastic Bag Tax Background: With enabling legislation adopted by the General Assembly, any county or city may, by ordinance, impose a disposable plastic bag tax of $0.05 for each disposable plastic bag provided to a consumer by retailers in grocery stores, convenience stores, or drug stores. All revenue derived from such tax imposed shall be appropriated for the purposes of (1) environmental cleanup, (2) providing education programs designed to reduce environmental waste, and mitigating pollution and litter, or (3) providing reusable bags to recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) benefits. Each local ordinance imposing the tax must provide for the tax to become effective on the first calendar day of any calendar quarter. A certified copy of the ordinance that is adopted must be provided to the Commonwealth of Virginia State Tax Commissioner at least three months prior to the date the tax is to become effective. Considerations: City Council held a public hearing on April 19, 2021 on establishing a plastic bag tax. After receiving public comment, the matter was tabled until the May 17, 2021 City Council meeting. Recommended Action: Following the public hearing, adopt the attached ordinance establishing a disposable plastic bag tax of $0.05 for each disposable plastic bag provided to a consumer by retailers in grocery stores, convenience stores, and drug stores, with an date of January 1, 2022. -- - - -- ------- - - - - -- Robert S. Cowell, Jr. City Manager Distribution: Council Appointed Officers Amelia C. Merchant, Director of Finance David L. Collins, Assistant City Attorney Evelyn W. Powers, City Treasurer Sherman A. Holland, Commissioner of the Revenue SHERMAN M STOVALL, ASSISTANT CITY MGR 215 CHURCH AVENUE, S. W., SUITE 456 ROANOKE, VA 24011 The Roanoke Times Account Number Roanoke, Virginia 6017304 Affidavit of Publication Date May 12, 2021 to Category Description Ad Size Total Cost 05/21/2021 Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Roanoke will hold 1 x 89 L 881.68 Publisher of the Roanoke Times THIS IS NOT A BILL. PLEASE PAY FROM INVOICE. THANK YOU NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to Chapter 32, Taxation, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, by the adoption and addition of new Article XVI, Disposable Plastic Bag Tax, to provide for a tax in the amount of $0.05 on each disposable plastic bag provided to customers by grocery store, convenience store, and drugstore retailers located within the City of Roanoke. Such tax, if adopted by City Council, will become effective January 1, 2022. All revenue received from the tax would be appropriated for use for the following purposes only: (1) environmental cleanup; (2) providing education programs designed to reduce environmental waste, or mitigating pollution and litter; and (3) providing durable, reusable bags to recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or the Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC). The tax would be enforced by the Virginia Tax Commissioner and collected in the same manner as the retail sales and use tax. Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for review in the City Clerk's Office, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, on and after May 7, 2021. Pursuant to Sections 58.1 -3007 and 58.1- 1745 et seq., Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing on the above matter at its regular meeting to be held on Monday, May 17, 2021, commencing at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber, 4th Floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, 24011. All parties and interested entities may appear on the above date and time to be heard on the above matter. Further information is available from the City Clerk's Office at (540)853 -2541. 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 p.m., on May 17, 2021. Citizens who register will be Provided information to present their testimony via electronic communications means. 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, May 13, 2021. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to Chapter 32, Taxation, Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, by the adoption and addition of new Article XVI, Disposable Plastic Bag Tax, to provide for a tax in the amount of $0.05 on each disposable plastic bag provided to customers by grocery store, convenience store, and drugstore retailers located within the City of Roanoke. Such tax, if adopted by City Council, will become effective January 1, 2022. All revenue received from the tax would be appropriated for use for the following purposes only: (1) environmental cleanup; (2) providing education programs designed to reduce environmental waste, or mitigating pollution and litter; and (3) providing durable, reusable bags to recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or the Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC). The tax would be enforced by the Virginia Tax Commissioner and collected in the same manner as the retail sales and use tax. Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for review in the City Clerk's Office, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, on and after May 7, 2021. Pursuant to Sections 58.1 -3007 and 58.1 -1745 et seq., Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing on the above matter at its regular meeting to be held on Monday, May 17, 2021, commencing at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber, 4th Floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, 24011. All parties and interested entities may appear on the above date and time to be heard on the above matter. Further information is available from the City Clerk's Office at (540)853 -2541. 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 p.m., on May 17, 2021. Citizens who register will be provided information to present their testimony via electronic communications means. 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, May 13, 2021. GIVEN under my hand this 7th day of May, 2021. Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk Note to Publisher: Please publish twice in the Roanoke Times, legal notices, on the following dates: Friday, May 7, 2021, and Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Please send 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 Phone: (540) 853 -2541 Send Invoice to: Sherman Stovall, Deputy City Manager 3rd Floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364 Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Phone: (540) 853 -2333 �)L IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA The 17th day of stay, 2021. No. 42063 - 051721. AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents providing for the acceptance by the City of Roanoke, Virginia ( "City ") of certain real property interests, owned by BH Media Group, Inc., successor in interest to Times -World Corporation ( "BH Media "), on behalf of the School Board of the City of Roanoke, located in the City of Roanoke, Virginia at 201 Campbell Avenue, S.W., 207 Salem Avenue, S.W., and 0 Salem Avenue, S.W., together with the execution of a lease agreement with Lee BHM Corp., dba The Roanoke Times, for the lease of 201 Campbell Avenue, S.W., and 207 Salem Avenue, S.W., upon certain terms and conditions; and dispensing with the second reading of this ordinance by title. WHEREAS, the School Board of the City of Roanoke ( "School Board ") entered into negotiations with BH Media Group, Inc., successor in interest to Times -World Corporation, to acquire the following parcels of real property owned by BH Media: (1) Roanoke Official Tax Map No. 1010905, located at 201 Campbell Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, consisting of approximately 64,895 sq. ft., more or less, (b) Roanoke Official Tax Map No. 1010206, located at 207 Salem Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, consisting of approximately 43,055 sq. ft., more or less; and (3) Roanoke Official Tax Map No. 1010819, located at 0 Salem Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, consisting of approximately 10,268 sq. ft., more or less, (collectively referred to herein as the "Parcels "), WHEREAS, Section 56 of the Roanoke City Charter requires that all real property acquired for educational purposes be held in the name of the City of Roanoke, Virginia ( "City "), WHEREAS, the Parcels will be purchased by the School Board using School Board funds, to used for administrative offices, classrooms, meeting rooms, parking, and other educational purposes in connection with the relocation of its central and satellite administrative offices, WHEREAS, as part of the negotiations to acquire the Parcels, School Board and City agreed to lease the Parcels at 201 Campbell Avenue, S.W., and 207 Salem Avenue, S.W., to Lee BHM Corp., dba The Roanoke Times, a current tenant of BH Media, for a term not to exceed ninety (90) days upon the closing of the Property; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by City Council on May 17, 2021, pursuant to Sections 15.2 -1800 and 15.2 -1813, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, after being duly advertised and scheduled, at which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were afforded an opportunity to be heard on the acquisition and lease of such real property interests. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that: 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized, for and on behalf of City, to execute a purchase and sale agreement, and such other documents as may be necessary, to accept the aforementioned Parcels from BH Media Group, Inc., for such purposes and reasons as further stated in the City Council Agenda Report dated May 17, 2021. Such purchase and sale agreement shall be substantially similar in form to the purchase and sale agreement attached to the May 17, 2021, City Council Agenda Report, and shall be upon form approved by the City Attorney. 2. Upon closing of the Parcels, the City Manager is further authorized to sign a lease agreement and such other documents as may be necessary to lease the Parcels located at 201 Campbell Avenue, S.W., and 207 Salem Avenue, S.W., to Lee BHM Corp., for a term not to 2 exceed ninety (90) days. Such lease agreement shall be substantially similar in form to the lease agreement attached to the purchase and sale agreement, attached to the May 17, 2021, City Council Agenda Report, and shall be upon form approved by the City Attorney. 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: e'd, '4.C� City Clerk. 3 Timothy R. Spencer City Attorney The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Roanoke, Virginia 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 May 17, 2021 David L. Collins Laura M. Carini Douglas P. Barber, Jr. Kelsey M. Durkin Jennifer L. Crook Assistant City Attorneys Re: Authorization for the Acceptance of Certain Real Property from BH Media Group, Inc., on Behalf of the School Board of the City of Roanoke, and for the Lease of Certain Property. Dear Mayor Lea and Members of Council: Background: Roanoke City Public Schools ( "RCPS ") has a unique opportunity to increase equity in the delivery of high quality instruction, particularly in the area of Career and Technical Education ( "ROTECH "), and enhance RCPS's accessibility and support for the community at large, by the purchase of the following parcels: (1) Roanoke Official Tax Map No. 1010905, located at 201 Campbell Avenue S.W, Roanoke, Virginia, consisting of approximately 64,895 sq. ft., more or less, together with improvements thereon; (2) Roanoke Official Tax Map No. 1010206, located at 207 Salem Avenue, Roanoke, S.W., Virginia, consisting of approximately 43,055 sq. ft., more or less, together with improvements thereon; and (3) Roanoke Official Tax Map No. 1010819, located at 0 Salem Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia, S.W., consisting of approximately 10,268 sq. ft., more or less, being an unimproved parking lot (collectively, the "Parcels "). The Parcels are owned by BH Media Group, Inc. ( "Seller "), and include the site of The Roanoke Times building at 201 Campbell Avenue and 207 Salem Avenue. With the purchase of the Parcels, RCPS's Central Administration offices currently located at 40 Douglass Avenue, N.W., would be relocated to The Roanoke Times building at 201 Campbell Avenue and 207 Salem Avenue. RCPS's administrative satellite offices located at the site of the former William Ruffner Middle School would also be relocated to that building. The vacancies created at those locations will allow the establishment of the Booker T. Washington Center for Community Empowerment & Education at 40 Douglass Avenue which would provide a number of services to families and the community, and a new ROTECH site to be established in the northwest portion of Roanoke at the site of the former Ruffner Middle School, adjacent to William Fleming High School. Other advantages associated with the purchase of the Parcels include (1) having updated facilities for RCPS's administrative offices; (2) being located in close proximity to the Municipal Building which facilitates access to essential governmental services by the public; and (3) eliminates the costs RCPS incurs for leased warehouse space at 201 19th Street, S.W., for storage purposes, as the stored property would now be placed at 201 Campbell Avenue and 207 Salem Avenue. 1 Considerations: The School Board and BH Media Group, Inc. have agreed upon the terms and conditions of a purchase and sales agreement for the sale of the Parcels, a copy of which is attached to this Report. The purchase price to be paid by the School Board for the Parcels is Five Million Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand and No /Dollars ($5,850,000). Upon execution of the purchase and sales agreement, the School Board will have a ninety day period to perform a due diligence inspection of the Parcels to determine its suitability for RCPS's needs. The agreement may be terminated by the School Board for any reason during this period. A condition of the sale is that Lee BHM Corp., dba The Roanoke Times, a tenant of the Seller that is occupying the Parcels, be allowed to continue to occupy the Parcels for a period not to exceed ninety days after the closing. Section 56 of the Roanoke City Charter, requires all real property used for School Board purposes be titled in the name of the City. Upon closing of the Parcels, the Parcels would be titled in the name of the City of Roanoke, Virginia. The purchase price for the Parcels will be paid for by School Board funding. City staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase and sale agreement for the acquisition of the Parcels, and all necessary documents to accept the Parcels upon closing, including a lease agreement for the lease of 201 Campbell Avenue and 207 Salem Avenue to Lee BHM Corp. The School Board authorized and approved the Superintendent to execute the purchase and sales agreement for the Parcels at its meeting held on May 11, 2021. Acquisition of the Parcels is in the best interests of the public and community at large. A public hearing has been advertised and scheduled for May 17, 2021, as authorized by City Council, for City Council to consider this matter. Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and sales agreement, substantially similar in in form to the purchase and sales agreement attached to this Report, and such other documents as may be necessary, to provide for acquisition of the Parcels from BH Media Group, Inc., and a lease agreement substantially similar in form to the lease agreement attached to such purchase and sales agreement, for the lease of 201 Campbell Avenue and 207 Salem Avenue to Lee BHM Corp., for a ninety day term. All documents shall be upon form approved by the City Attorney. Sincerely, T' othy pencer .ty A rney TRS /lsc c: Robert M. Cowell, Jr., City Manager Sherman M. Stovall, Deputy City Manager Sherman Holland, Commissioner of Revenue Jill Caldwell, Tax Compliance Officer Susan Lower, Director of Real Estate Valuation Christopher Chittum, Director, Department of Planning, Building and Development Verletta B. White, Superintendent, Roanoke City Public Schools Lutheria H. Smith, Chairperson, School Board of City of Roanoke David L. Collins, Assistant City Attorney 2 SHERMAN M STOVALL, ASSISTANT CITY MGR 456 NOEL C. TAYLOR MUNICIPAL BLDG 215 CHURCH AVENUE SW ROANOKE, VA 24011 The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia Affidavit of Publication RECEIVED MAY 10 2021 OFFICE OF 'T.'-' E CITY iVAANAGER Account Number 6017304 Date May 07, 2021 Date Category Description Ad Size Total Cost 05/16/2021 Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Roanoke (City) pr 1 x 105 L 548.80 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: 05/07/2021 The First insertion being given ... 05/07/2021 Newspaper reference: 0001214785 — 4- 1 � n Billing Represent iv Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th Day of May 2021 �CL�j day-a Notary Public Kimberly Kay Harris State of Virginia NOTARY PUBLIC County of Hanover ;ommonwealth of Virginia My Commission expires Reg. No. 356753 n Exp. Jan. 31, 2025 THIS IS NOT A BILL. PLEASE PAY FROM INVOICE. THANK YOU NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Roanoke ( "City ") proposes to authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase and sales agreement with BH Media Group, Inc., successor in interest to Times -World Corporation, authorizing the City Manager, along with the School Board of the City of Roanoke to acquire the following parcels from BH Media Group, Inc.: (1) Roanoke Official Tax Map No. 1010905, located at 201 Campbell Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia, consisting of approximately 64,895 sq. ft., more or less, together with improvements thereon; (2) Roanoke Official Tax Map No. 1010206, located at 207 Salem Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia, consisting of approximately 43,055 sq. ft., more or less, together with improvements thereon; and (3) Roanoke Official Tax Map No. 1010819, an unimproved lot, located at 0 Salem Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia, consisting of approximately 10,268 sq. ft., more or less (collectively referred to herein as the "Property "). Official Tax Map Nos. 1010905 and 1010206 are commonly known as The Roanoke Times Building. The Property will be purchased by the School Board and titled in the name of the City of Roanoke to be used by the School Board for administrative offices, meeting rooms, classrooms, parking, and other educational purposes. The Roanoke City Charter requires title to all real property used by the School Board to be held in the name of the City of Roanoke, Virginia. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the proposed sales agreement, BH Media Group, Inc., and Lee -BHM Corp, a tenant of BH Media Group, Inc., which currently occupies The Roanoke Times Building, has requested that Lee -BHM Corp. be allowed to continue to occupy such property after closing for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days, pursuant to the terms of a leaseback agreement. Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 15.2- 1800.8 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 such proposed matters on Monday, May 17, 2021, commencing 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. Copies of the proposed ordinance and the proposed sales agreement will be available at the City Clerk's Office, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011, on and after Friday, May 7, 2021. For further information on the matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853.2541. 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 clerkOaroanokeva.gov or calling (540) 853.2541 by 12:00 p.m., on Monday, May 17, 2021. Citizens who register will be provided information to present their testimony via electronic communications means. 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, May 13, 2021. GIVEN under my hand this 7th day of May 2021. Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk (1214785) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Roanoke ( "City ") proposes to authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase and sales agreement with BH Media Group, Inc., successor in interest to Times -World Corporation, authorizing the City Manager, along with the School Board of the City of Roanoke to acquire the following parcels from BH Media Group, Inc.: (1) Roanoke Official Tax Map No. 1010905, located at 201 Campbell Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia, consisting of approximately 64,895 sq. ft., more or less, together with improvements thereon; (2) Roanoke Official Tax Map No. 1010206, located at 207 Salem Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia, consisting of approximately 43,055 sq. ft., more or less, together with improvements thereon; and (3) Roanoke Official Tax Map No. 1010819, an unimproved lot, located at 0 Salem Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia, consisting of approximately 10,268 sq. ft., more, or less (collectively referred to herein as the "Property "). Official Tax Map Nos. 1010905 and 1010206 are commonly known as The Roanoke Times Building. The Property will be purchased by the School Board and titled in the name of the City of Roanoke to be used by the School Board for administrative offices, meeting rooms, classrooms, parking, and other educational purposes. The Roanoke City Charter requires title to all real property used by the School Board to be held in the name of the City of Roanoke, Virginia. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the proposed sales agreement, BH Media Group, Inc. and Lee -BHM Corp, a tenant of BH Media Group, Inc., which currently occupies The Roanoke Times Building, has requested that Lee -BHM Corp. be allowed to continue to occupy such property after closing for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days, pursuant to the terms of a leaseback agreement. Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 15.2- 1800.B 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 such proposed matters on Monday, May 17, 2021, commencing 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. Copies of the proposed ordinance and the proposed sales agreement will be available at the City Clerk's Office, Room 456, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011, on and after Friday, May 7, 2021. For further information on the matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (540) 853 -2541. 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' p.m., on Monday, May 17, 2021. Citizens who register will be provided information to present their testimony via electronic communications means. 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, May 13, 2021. GIVEN under my hand this 7th day of May 2021. Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk Note to Publisher: Please publish in full once in the Legal Section of The Roanoke Times, on Friday, May 7, 2021. Please send 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 Please send bill to: Sherman M. Stovall, Deputy City Manager 3`d Floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Room 364 Roanoke, Virginia, 24011 ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED SESSION MAY 245 2021 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER AGENDA MOON REYNOLDS 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. 2. Invocation. Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Sr. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor Lea. 4. Welcome and Statement of Purpose. Mayor Lea. The purpose of tonight's meeting is to conduct two separate public hearings: (1) Recommended Budget for the City for Fiscal Year 2021 — 2022 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be reached; and (2) Proposed Real Estate Tax Rate Increase at 7:10 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be reached. NOTICE Tonight's public hearings will be televised live and replayed on RVTV Channel 3 on Friday, May 28 at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 30 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 Due to the recent increase and severity in COVID -19 cases in the City of Roanoke, out of an abundance of caution, the Roanoke City Council has determined that temporary changes are necessary. Roanoke City Council Members will continue to meet in person in City Council Chamber, observing all recommended safety protocols while members of the community wishing to address the City Council during Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters are required to participate virtually or via email by contacting the City Clerk's Office at clerk(ci-)roanokeva.gov and (540) 853- 2541, by 4:00 p.m., on May 24. The Council Chamber will not be accessible to the general public during the meeting. The meeting will continue to be broadcast via RVTV -3 and on the City's Facebook account. 5. Public Hearings: a. Recommended Fiscal Year 2021 - 2022 City of Roanoke Budget. (7:00 p.m.) Terry McGuire 339 King George Avenue, S. W.; Chris Bryant, 1315 Sewell Lane, S. W.; Tatiana Durant, 513 20th Street, N. W.; Chris Gewirtz, 513 20th Street, N. W.; Luke Priddy, 302 5th Street, N. W., Suite A; b. Proposed Real Estate Tax Rate Increase. (7:10 p.m.) 6. Adjourned — 7:26 p.m. 2 The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia Affidavit of Publication CITY OF ROANOKE Attn LESHAVANBUREN, BUDGETANALYST ROOM 456, MUNICIPAL BUILDING ROANOKE, VA 00000 Account Number 6012830 Date May 14, 2021 Date Category Description Ad Size Total Cost 05/20/2021 Any - Virginia ROA RECOMMENDED 2021 -22 BUDGET 5 x 0.00 IN 5,613.80 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 RECOMMENDED 2021 -22 BUDGE was published in said newspapers on the following dates: 05/14/2021 The First insertion being given ... 05/14/2021 Newspaper reference: 0001217178 Billing Representative Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th Day of May 2021 Notary Public - Cimberl Ka Harris State of Virginia County of Hanover My Commission expires Y Y NOTARY PUBLIC Commonwealth of Virginia Reg. No. 356753 Commission Exp. Jan. 31, 2025 THIS IS NOT A BILL. PLEASE PAY FROM INVOICE. THANK YOU NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF ROANOKE RECOMMENDED 2021 -22 BUDGET Pursuant to Section 15.2 -2506, Code of follows: Virginia (1950), as amended, notice is hereby given that on Monday, May 24, REVENUE ESTIMATES: 2021 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Roanoke General Fund: City Council will hold a meeting in City General Property Taxes $131,063,211 Council Chamber, Noel C. Taylor Other Local Taxes 78,955,500 Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, Permits, Fees & Licenses 1,119,300 S.W., Roanoke, Virginia or by Fines and Forfeitures 1,035,500 electronic communication means as Revenue from Use /Money & Property described below, for the purpose of 548,500 holding a public hearing on the Intergovernmental Revenue - recommended 2021 -22 City Budget. All State /Federal 75,911,798 persons who register as set forth below Charges for Current Services shall be afforded an opportunity to 17,923,955 speak and state their views concerning Other Revenue 1,002,236 all aspects of the budget within such reasonable time limits as shall be TOTAL - GENERAL FUND established by City Council. Written $307,560,000 comments of interested citizens also will be received by the City Clerk at any Proprietary Funds: time prior to the hearing. This public hearing may be conducted by ? Enterprise Funds: electronic communication means due Civic Facilities Fund $1009,789 to the COVID -19 pandemic disaster, as Parking Fund $3,095,734 permitted by Virginia Code Sections 2.2- Stormwater Fund $6,160,000 370 &2(A) and 15.2 -1413, Amendment 28 to HB 29 (2020 Session, Chapter 1283, ? Internal Service Funds: Item 4- 0.01(g)), Ordinance No.41703- Risk Management Fund $18,296,337 032720, and Resolution N0.41704- 032720. All persons wishing to address City Council must sign -up with the City School Fund: Clerk's Office by emailing General Fund $198,274,598 clerk @roanokeva.gov or by calling Food Services Fund $9,952,844 (540)853 -2541 by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021. Persons who register to speak will be provided with RECOMMENDED EXPENDITURES: information to present their testimony via electronic communication means in General Fund: the event the public hearing will be Community Safety $71,643,402 conducted using electronic Economy 2,391,368 communication means. Education 87,629,486 If you are a person with a disability Good Government 18,970,852 who needs accommodations for this Human Services 40,541,136 public hearing, please contact the City Infrastructure 28,343,099 Clerk's Office, (540) 853.2541, by noon, Livability 19,453,400 Thursday, May 20, 2021. Non - Departmental 28,637,231 Outside Agencies 9,950,026 Complete copies of the recommended budget will be available for public inspection on and after Monday, May TOTAL - GENERAL FUND 17, 2021, at the City Clerk's Office, $307,560,000 Room 456, and the Department of Finance - Management and Budget, Room 357, both offices located in the Proprietary Funds: Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, ■ Enterprise Funds: Virginia, the Main Public Library Civic Facilities Fund $10,609,789 located at 706 S. Jefferson Street, Parking Fund $3,095,734 Roanoke, Virginia, and at Stormwater Fund $6,160,000 www.roanokeva.gov. Should these offices be closed to the public due to 540- 853.2821 Internal Service Funds: the COVID -19 pandemic disaster, hard Risk Management Fund $18,296,337 copies can be available by contacting Paul Workman, Budget Manager, School Fund: Department of Finance - Management General Fund $198,274,598 and Budget at (540) 853 -6803 or Food Services Fund $9,952,844 paul.workman @roanokeva.gov. The adopted budget will not exceed the Given under my hand this 14th day of revenue and expenditure category May, 2021. amounts. Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk The recommended 2021.22 Budget is summarized in the following revenue and expenditure category amounts as <J v (,:5> NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF ROANOKE RECOMMENDED 2021 -22 BUDGET Pursuant to Section 15.2 -2506, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, notice is hereby given that on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Roanoke City Council will hold a meeting in City Council Chamber, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, or by electronic communication means as described below, for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the recommended 2021 -22 City Budget. All persons who register as set forth below shall be afforded an opportunity to speak and state their views concerning all aspects of the budget within such reasonable time limits as shall be established by City Council. Written comments of interested citizens also will be received by the City Clerk at any time prior to the hearing. This public hearing may be conducted by electronic communication means due to the COVID-19 pandemic disaster, as permitted by Virginia Code Sections 2.2- 3708.2(A) and 15.2 -1413, Amendment 28 to HB 29 (2020 Session, Chapter 1283, Item 4- 0.01(g)), Ordinance No.41703- 032720, and Resolution No.41704- 032720. All persons wishing to address City Council must sign —up with the City Clerk's Office by emailing clerk(aD-roanokeva.gov or by calling (540)853 -2541 by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, May 24, 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 will be conducted using electronic communication means. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this public hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office, (540) 853 -2541, by noon, Thursday, May 20, 2021. Complete copies of the recommended budget will be available for public inspection on and after Monday, May 17, 2021, at the City Clerk's Office, Room 456, and the Department of Finance - Management and Budget, Room 357, both offices located in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia, the Main Public Library located at 706 S. Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Virginia, and at www.roanokeva.gov. Should these offices be closed to the public due to the COVID -19 pandemic disaster, hard copies can be available by contacting Paul Workman, Budget Manager, Department of Finance - Management and Budget at (540) 853- 6803 or paul.workman @roanokeva.gov. The adopted budget will not exceed the revenue and expenditure category amounts. The recommended 2021 -22 Budget is summarized in the following revenue and expenditure category amounts as follows: REVENUE ESTIMATES: General Fund: General Property Taxes $131,063,211 Other Local Taxes 78,955,500 Permits, Fees & Licenses 1,119,300 Fines and Forfeitures 1,035,500 Revenue from Use /Money & Property 548,500 Intergovernmental Revenue — State /Federal 75,981,798 Charges for Current Services 17,923,955 Other Revenue 1.002.236 TOTAL - GENERAL FUND $307,630,000 Proprietary Funds: ■ Enterprise Funds: Civic Facilities Fund $10,609,789 Parking Fund $3,096,000 Stormwater Fund $6,160,000 ■ Internal Service Funds: Risk Management Fund $18,296,337 School Fund: General Fund $202,000,000 Food Services Fund $10,000,000 RECOMMENDED EXPENDITURES: General Fund: Community Safety $71,643,402 Economy 2,391,367 Education 87,629,486 Good Government 18,970,852 Human Services 40,541,136 Infrastructure 28,343,099 Livability 19,453,400 Non - Departmental 28,697,202 Outside Agencies 9,950,026 TOTAL - GENERAL FUND $307,630,000 Proprietary Funds: ■ Enterprise Funds: Civic Facilities Fund $10,609,789 Parking Fund $3,096,000 Stormwater Fund $6,160,000 ■ Internal Service Funds: Risk Management Fund $18,296,337 School Fund: General Fund $202,000,000 Food Services Fund $10,000,000 Given under my hand this 14th day of May, 2021. Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk NOTE TO PUBLISHER: Please publish in full, block style, with 18 point type for the heading and 12 point type for the body, once in The Roanoke Times Virginia Section on Friday, May 14, 2021. Please send publisher's affidavit to: Please send bill to: Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk Room 456, Municipal Building Roanoke, VA 24011 Lesha VanBuren Budget Analyst 215 Church Avenue, S. W., Room 357 Roanoke, VA 24011 Page 1 of 2 [EXTERNAL] Re: Speaking before City Council Chris Bryant to: Cecelia.Webb, sherman.lee, william.bestpitch 05/24/202107:55 PM Hide Details From: "Chris Bryant" <chbryantl315 @gmail.com> To: Cecelia.Webb @roanokeva.gov, sherman.lee @roanokeva.gov, william.bestpitch @roanokeva.gov History: This message has been replied to and forwarded. CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. I was in the meeting in the waiting room. I got disconnected.. I tried twice to dial back in and both times it wouldn't let me in. I called the problems number and left a message, twice. My talk is listed below MY NAME IS Chris Bryant and I have been a Roanoke resident for over 40 years. My concern today is the lack of funding for the replanting and care of trees in in the city budget. If Roanoke is to remain a tree city we must strive for over a 40% canopy cover. We don't want to follow in the footsteps of Louisville Ky, where they also did fund tree replacement and now has some of the worst air quality in the country. A study by NIH and the Nature Conservancy in Louisville starting in 2018 found that planting trees outside a school not only significantly improved air quality but also lowered cardiac biomarkers in students and staff. (Discover Magazine, May 2021, pg 55, "Can trees heal hearts "). The study continues with the planting of $8 million dollars worth or trees. We need to be proactive and continue to fund tree planting and care in the Parks budget.. and also 1. Develop a program that encourages citizens to plant trees on their own properties 2. Revise our building codes, so that a wooded lot is not clear cut for a building project but that some alrwady existing larger trees are incorporated into the site plan, and protected during construction. I hope you can look at the city budget and include tree and the care of trees, so that we can all breathe easier. THANK YOU. On Mon, May 24, 2021, 8:57 AM <Cecelia.Webb((Uroanokeva.gov> wrote: Ms. Bryant, Thank you for your interest in addressing the Council. Below you will find the Zoom call in information for Monday's meeting. Please be sure to call right at 7:00 p.m. to be ready to speak at Item 5.a., for the agenda progresses pretty quickly. At 7:00 p.m., you will be placed in the "Waiting Room" of Zoom. While you are there unfortunately you won't hear anything (not even music). When it's your turn you will be pulled from the waiting room and announced to Council. You will have 3 minutes to speak and will be timed by the City Clerk. You will hit *6 (star 6) to unmute your line, If you have any problems, please contact Tiffany Bradbury, Citizen Engagement Manager at: 540 - 312 -3041. Have a great day! Dial file: / / /C:/ Users /ctwebb /AppData /Local /Temp /notes 1 F89EC /—web2438.htm 5/25/2021 T. `J VO [EXTERNAL] Budget for Parks and Rec texwheat tc clerk "texwheat" <texwheat@g mail. com> clerk @roanokeva.gov texwheat [EXTERNAL] Budget for Parks and Rec 05/24/2021 06:07 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. I am unavailable to speak directly to council this evening, but did want to communicate the value of tree planting in the budget. To be sure, there is an economic value of trees, but I want to talk about the environmental benefit, even in a city that already has a lot of trees. Trees, as large plants, conduct a great deal of photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is a natural means of carbon capture. Forests in the United States pull 14% of the carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere that is emitted on an annual basis.As the United States is the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide, that's a very significant number. Since carbon dioxide is the most important greenhouse gas, planting trees, while not the only thing needed, is a way for the city to exhibit leadership in combating climate change. In addition, local effects known as heat islands result in part from lack of vegetation. Plants do not reflect as much heat into the atmosphere as built materials such as asphalt and concrete. Adding vegetation, especially trees, to local areas that have little vegetation is a way to manage temperature, maintain a comfortable environment for humans and animals, and reduce the use of electricity for air conditioning. I urge the city to consider including tree planting as an annual expense in the city budget as well as working to encourage private landowners to include tree planting in their plans for their properties. Sincerely, Mark D. Lazar 1901 Carter Rd. SW Roanoke, VA 24015 Roanoke City Council Budget Meeting & Public Hearing Monday, May 24, 2021 - 7pm Testimony of Terry McGuire, 339 King George Ave SW Good evening Mayor Lea and councilmembers, Thank you for the opportunity to speak tonight. My name is Terry McGuire. I am a member of the Old Southwest Neighborhood Association and a member of the Roanoke Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. My comments tonight are my own. I am here to ask that Council include $60,000 for tree planting and care to be included in the 2022 City Budget within Urban Forestry under the Department of Parks and Recreation. Council should also allocate funds, if necessary, to conduct an assessment of our existing tree canopy to determine where tree planting should be prioritized. In the FY2020 Budget, Urban Forestry received $30,000 for tree planting. To my knowledge, this was the first time the City dedicated money for tree planting since 2009. Consequently, no money was provided for this purpose in FY2021. The city's implementation report for the Vision 2001 -2020 plan states the high water mark for tree planting funds was $50,000, back in 2004. Adjusted for inflation, $50,000 in 2004 dollars would come out to about $70,000 today. So, considering the lack of funding over the last 15 years, I reiterate the ask for Council to double the FY2020 appropriation, for at least $60,000 in the FY2022 City Budget. Trees and a healthy urban canopy can play a big role in improving local air quality and protecting people from extreme heat. According to Roanoke's 2003 Urban Forestry Plan, "Every year, the tree cover in Roanoke absorbs more than 948,000 pounds of pollutants from the air, providing an annual value of more than $2.3 million. It is estimated that the annual savings would be $2.9 million if the City had a 40% tree canopy." These financial savings are significant, but the benefits of cleaner air are particularly important for Roanokers who suffer from respiratory diseases. According to the American Lung Association, there are approximately 8,380 people in Roanoke with asthma - 1,624 of them children. Investing in trees will help these residents and all Roanokers breathe a little better. The environmental benefits are not limited to air pollution reductions. The 2003 Urban Forestry plan also states that a robust tree canopy saves the city millions of dollars in costs associated with stormwater management. As Roanoke grapples with increased flooding and severe storms made worse by the climate crisis, trees can help us increase our resilience and serve as green infrastructure to mitigate stormwater runoff that pollutes the Roanoke River and other local waterways. Trees can also protect our city from heat waves, which are also being made worse by climate change. Studies show cities can be 15 -20 degrees hotter during heat waves than surrounding rural areas. Roanoke has acknowledged this issue in its partnership with NOAA on a study to provide a heat map of our city. Your investment in tree planting will prepare us with the resources to respond to the needs identified in that study. In closing, there are many reasons to fund tree planting: cleaner air, cleaner water, saving taxpayer dollars, protecting our vulnerable neighbors from heat waves, and just generally making people happier. Dollar for dollar, funding tree planting is one of the best investments the city can make with taxpayer money. A healthy and expanded tree canopy will help the city meet its City Plan 2040 goals and restore our reputation as a Tree City and green destination. I urge you to allocate $60,000 for tree planting and work with Urban Forestry on an aggressive plan of action to restore our tree canopy. Thank you for your time and considering my views. [EXTERNAL] Budget Request - Full -Time Positions for Recreational Programming (Livability) Bill Bestpitch, joseph.cobb, trish.white -boyd, Luke Priddy t:;: vivian.sanchez- jones, 05/25/2021 10:14 AM robert.jeffrey @roanokeva.gov, Cc "Michael Clark ", brent.robertson "Luke Priddy" <luke.w.priddy @gmail.com> "Bill Bestpitch" <Bill.Bestpitch @ roanokeva.gov>, joseph.cobb @roanokeva.gov, trish.white- boyd @roanokeva.gov, vivian .sanchez- jones @roanokeva.gov, "robert.jeffrey @roanokeva.gov" <robert.jeffrey @roanokeva.gov >, "Michael Clark" < Michael Clark @roanokeva gov >, brent robertson, roanokeva gov Luke Priddy [EXTERNAL] Budget Request - Full - Time Positions for Recreational P' CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. Mayor Lea, Vice Mayor White -Boyd, and Members of City Council: Thank you for the opportunity to address you last night on a few items in the budget. In particular, this email is focused on funding requested for eight (8) grade -9, full -time positions for recreational programming within the Department of Parks and Recreation. I'm requesting $300,000 to $400,000 for eight (8) grade -9, full -time positions for recreational programming to be included in the City Budget within Recreation under Parks and Recreation. I am a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, however, these remarks and my own. This past year has placed additional scrutiny onto Youth Sports and our Rec Clubs within the City of Roanoke. In addition to the deficits created by the pandemic, there is an increased need for full -time recreational programming positions as the Parks and Recreation Department undergoes its study to Reimagine Recreation to invest capital improvements funds in addressing outdated Rec Centers and other amenities noted in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The City needs to take a proactive approach to funding these positions to fully staff these centers and provide more opportunities for programming. Across the city, there has been an increased need for affordable childcare services, and in turn an increased use of recreational programming. Recreational programming has a supervisory component, but this programming also includes educational opportunities that promote healthy behaviours and decision making. It is my understanding that currently six (6) part-time staff are performing most of these duties within Youth Developmental Programming, however, limiting these positions to part-time has led to increased turnover, overtime, and a perceived lack of upward mobility within the Department. Consequently, people burnout and leave or we are losing our most skilled individuals to other localities. When people leave, the cost of training creates even more burdens for those in current positions. In all, this detracts from our ability to provide consistent, quality service to the community. To address equity, these full time positions would first focus on Eureka and Preston Recreation centers before then being applied to the Grandin neighborhood and the rest of the City as a whole. I was involved this past year as the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board worked on a plan to refresh youth recreation in the City of Roanoke. I watched as advocates and parents showed up to demand more from our Board and the Department. I believe it is the City's duty to provide more for this purpose. That is why you heard from me on this topic last night, and why I have written to you now to make this request. To restate my initial remarks, I'm requesting $300,000 to $400,000 for eight (8) grade -9, full -time positions for recreational programming to be included in the City Budget within Recreation under Parks and Recreation. Thank you for your kind consideration of this request. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Sincerely, Luke Priddy Luke W. Priddy Iukewpriddy @gmail.com c: (540) 798 -6531 [EXTERNAL] Budget Request - Tree Planting and Maintenance (Livability) Bill Bestpitch, joseph.cobb, trish.white -boyd, Luke Priddy t ) vivian.sanchez- jones, 05/25/2021 09:33 AM robert.jeffrey @roanokeva.gov, 1 William.West, "Michael Clark" "Luke Priddy" <luke.w.priddy @gmail.com> "Bill Bestpitch" <Bill.Bestpitch @ roanokeva.gov>, joseph.cobb@roanokeva.gov, trish.white -boyd @roanokeva.gov, vivian .sanchez - jones @roanokeva.gov, "robert.jeffrey @roanokeva.gov" <robert.jeffrey @roanokeva.gov >, VPliam W s+rcvroanokeva.gov Wichael Clark" < Michael .Clark(7Troar7okeva.go,,/> Luke Priddy [EXTERNAL] Budget Request - Tree Planting and Maintenance (Livabj i CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. Mayor Lea, Vice Mayor White -Boyd, and Members of City Council: Thank you for the opportunity to address you last night on a few items in the budget. In particular, this email is focused on funding requested for Urban Forestry within the Department of Parks and Recreation to fund tree planting and maintenance. Trees save money! But we need money to save more trees and protect our canopy. _1 Trees increase property values, J improve water quality, J improve air quality, and J lower energy costs. The items mentioned above are included in the two photo attachments promoting Arbor Day. I'm requesting $30,000 to $60,000 for tree planting and maintenance to be included in the City Budget within Urban Forestry under Parks and Recreation. I am a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, however, these remarks and my own. Since the beginning of this calendar year, 149 trees have fallen in our parks, while only 112 have been replaced. These newer trees take time to grow, and we are losing more and more of our canopy. On average, roughly 300 trees fall each year in our park system. In the FY2020 Budget, Urban Forestry received $30,000 for tree planting. To my knowledge, this was the first time money had been dedicated from the City for tree planting since 2009. Consequently, no money was provided for this purpose in FY2021. FY2020 Budget (mentioned on pages 13, 279, 294 of the pdf, not footer page numbers): https : / /roanokeva.gov /DocumentCenter /View /13007/FY20 ADOPTED BUDGET DOCUMENT As I told fellow advocates, if we want dedicated funding in the City Budget for tree planting, we must make this request for FY2022 and every year until it becomes something expected annually. We expect trees to fall, we need funding to replace them. Trees Roanoke does a wonderful job raising money to supplement the City, but the City needs to make a dedicated effort themselves. https: / /treesroanoke orb/ Roanoke City's goal is to maintain a 40% tree canopy as recommended by American Forests. We believe that we are below that percentage now, but we are not sure. An inventory program was started using the Tree Stewards and a program developed by the Forest Service, but that was interrupted by the pandemic. That work should continue soon. I hope you will consider requesting $30,000 to $60,000 for tree planting and maintenance to be included in the City Budget for Urban Forestry under Parks and Recreation. As I said during my remarks last night, I plan to follow up with the Urban Forestry Coordinator Bill West on this item soon to better refine my remarks for future fiscal years. A fellow member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Terry McGuire, who spoke last night will be reaching out to him to request a meeting. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Sincerely, Luke Priddy Luke W. Priddy lukewpriddv(a)gmail.com c: (540) 798 -6531 11 - Trees Save Money 1.jpg Fl -Trees Save Money 2.jpg [EXTERNAL] Budget Request - Registrar and Electoral Board (Good Government) u..' Bill Bestpitch, joseph.cobb, trish.white -boyd, Luke Priddy to: vivian.sanchez- jones, 05/25/2021 09:13 AM robert.jeffrey @roanokeva.gov, registrar, andrew.cochran, "sharon.lazar ", "Anna Goltz ", shelshok000 "Luke Priddy" <luke.w.priddy @gmail.com> "Bill Bestpitch" <Bill.Bestpitch @ roanokeva.gov>, joseph.cobb@roanokeva.gov, trish.white- boyd @roanokeva.gov, vivian .sanchez - jones @roanokeva.gov, "robert.jeffrey @roanokeva.gov" <robert.jeffrey @roanokeva.gov >, registrarrqjroanokeva.gov, anc :re%ri.cocnrGnccDroanckeva.gov, „sharon.lazar° :sharon.lazar, gmail corn >. "farm Goltz" <anna.go!tz(crjgmaii corn >. shelshok00O,gmail.com Luke Priddy [EXTERNAL] Budget Request - Registrar and Electoral Board (Good C i I i CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown senders. Mayor Lea, Vice Mayor White -Boyd, and Members of City Council: Thank you for the opportunity to address you last night on a few items in the budget. In particular, this email is focused on funding requested for the Registrar and the Electoral Board to fully fund free and fair elections. This year, the General Assembly recognized the professionalism of Registrars and their long overdue raises for their work, especially given all the additional reforms put into place to make voting more accessible. Registrars were given a raise to make their pay equal to that of Treasurers. Registrar Pay Parity (Item 87) Increase Under C. https://budget.Iis.Virginia.gov/item/202 1/2/HB I 800/Chapter/l/87/ Treasurer Pay Scale (Item 74). https: / /bud get. li S. virginia gov /item /2021/2/H B 1800 /Chapter / 1 /74/ For a locality of our size, that pay increase appears to be anywhere between $30 k and $50 k for FY2022. This pay increase comes with recognition of the additional burdens placed on Registrars over the last year, as well as a new certification that all Registrars are required to complete. The onus is on our City Council and Electoral Board to make sure that the Registrar implements additional measures to make voting more accessible. If we do not use them, we will regret them if and when they are taken away. Three (3) things City Council must fund and implement for FY2022 for free and fair elections: (1) Sunday Voting Hours - This can be limited to just one Sunday this November. It does not need to be every Sunday. The latest option available, and my suggestion, is Sunday, October 24. (2) Making the Municipal Building a Satellite Voting Location - My voting precinct is Highland. I understand the necessary move from Calvary Baptist to Second Presbyterian, however, this move makes the precinct voting location no longer central to the precinct boundaries. It will be more difficult for voters to access by foot The Municipal Building is central to not only my precinct, but also, the entire City geographically, as well as where all citizens go for city services. With that, Council must also fund; (3) Installing a Drop -Box for absentee ballots outside the Municipal Building. - City Council will be responsible for covering the funds for this because the Registrar refused to use federal funding approved for this purpose last year. If the Municipal Building is made a satellite location, it will be required to have a drop -box inside, but this does not solve the problem. A drop -box outside allows voters to return their ballots outside of typical business hours without relying on our outdated and sometimes flawed mail system. With all the drop -boxes located on Church Avenue, it would be prudent to include one more. I've attached email correspondence from last year where federal funding was refused, and thereby voting participation limited. Let it be known that one provision of recent legislation in other states to restrict voting rights, including removing the possibility for drop boxes to be used outdoors and outside of routine business hours. States like Georgia are taking steps to be restrictive, limiting drop boxes and putting their system on par with the way the City of Roanoke currently operates. This item includes two attachments (1) email exchange re: refusal to install drop -boxes accessible outside standard hours; and (2) a photo of all the drop boxes currently accessible on Church Ave. All of these items are doable, but they require a City Council who will fund and advocate for them, as well as an Electoral Board and Registrar who will implement them. The General Assembly would not have passed these items if they were as difficult or impossible to make happen as has been conveyed to me. The most important aspect of this email besides funding: City Council must take steps in July, scheduling public hearings and passing ordinances no later than mid - August to comply with state and federal timelines. If you have any questions, please let me know. Sincerely, Luke Priddy Luke W. Priddy lukewpriddy(d_)gmail.com The Roanoke Times Roanoke, Virginia Affidavit of Publication CITY OF ROANOKE Attn AMELIA MERCHANT CITY CLERK 215 CHURCH AVE. SW ROOM 456 ROANOKE, VA 24011 Account Number 6014485 Date April 26, 2021 Date Category Description Ad Size Total Cost 04/30/2021 Any - Virginia ROA NOTICE OF PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE 3 x 0.00 IN 1,313.48 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 PROPOSED REAL P was published in said newspapers on the following dates: 04/24/2021 The First insertion being given ... 04/23/2021 Newspaper reference: 0001210727 Billing Representative Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th Day of April 2021 Notary Pub is Kimberly Kay Harris State of Virginia County of Hanover My Commission expires NOTARY PUBLIC Commonwealth of Virginia Reg. No. 356753 Commission Exp. Jan. 31, 2025 THIS IS NOT A BILL. PLEASE PAY FROM INVOICE. THANK YOU NOTICE OF PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE Pursuant to Section 58.1 -3321, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, notice is hereby given that the City of Roanoke proposes to increase property tax levies. 1. Assessment Increase: The total assessed value of real property, excluding additional assessments due to new construction or improvements to property, exceeds last year's total assessed value of real property by 1.98 percent. 2. Lowered Rate Necessary to Offset Increased Assessment: The tax rate that would levy the same amount of real estate tax as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of real estate with the exclusions mentioned above, would be $1.196 per $100.00 of assessed value. This rate will be known as the 'lowered tax rate." 3. Effective Rate Increase: The City of Roanoke proposes to adopt a tax rate of $122 per $100.00 of assessed value. The difference between the lowered tax rate and the proposed tax rate would be $0.237 per $100.00, or 1.94 percent. This difference will be known as the "effective tax rate increase." Individual property taxes may, however, increase at a percentage greater than or less than the above percentage. 4. Proposed Total Budget Increase: Based on the proposed real property tax rate and changes in other revenues, the total budget of the City of Roanoke will exceed last year's budget by not more than 3.5 percent 5. Statement with respect to the Proposed Budget for FY 2022: The City of Roanoke's proposed budget for FY 2022 referenced in Paragraph No. 4 above is based on the proposed real property tax rate, together with other potential changes to existing revenue sources. This is an estimate only. The City's actual budget for FY 2022 may be less than the City's FY 2021 adopted budget by as much as 1.0 percent, or may exceed the City's FY 2021 adopted budget by as much as 3.5 percent. A public hearing on the "effective tax rate increase" will be held on Monday, May 24, 2021, at 7:10 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in City Council Chamber, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia. All persons desiring to be heard shall be accorded an opportunity to present oral testimony within such reasonable time limits as shall be determined by City Council. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this '+_ a public hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office, 853 -2541, by 12:00 noon, Thursday, May 20, 2021. Given under my hand this 23rd day of April 2021. Cecelia F. McCoy i NOTICE OF PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE Pursuant to Section 58.1 -3321, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, notice is hereby given that the City of Roanoke proposes to increase property tax levies. 1. Assessment Increase: The total assessed value of real property, excluding additional assessments due to new construction or improvements to property, exceeds last year's total assessed value of real property by 1.98 percent. 2. Lowered Rate Necessary to Offset Increased Assessment: The tax rate that would levy the same amount of real estate tax as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of real estate with the exclusions mentioned above, would be $1.196 per $100.00 of assessed value. This rate will be known as the "lowered tax rate." 3. Effective Rate Increase: The City of Roanoke proposes to adopt a tax rate of $1.22 per $100.00 of assessed value. The difference between the lowered tax rate and the proposed tax rate would be $0.024 per $100.00, or 1.94 percent. This difference will be known as the "effective tax rate increase." Individual property taxes may, however, increase at a percentage greater than or less than the above percentage. 4. Proposed Total Budget Increase: Based on the proposed real property tax rate and changes in other revenues, the total budget of the City of Roanoke will exceed last year's budget by not more than 3.5 percent. 5. Statement with respect to the Proposed Budget for FY 2022: The City of Roanoke's proposed budget for FY 2022 referenced in Paragraph No. 4 above is based on the proposed real property tax rate, together with other potential changes to existing revenue sources. This is an estimate only. The City's actual budget for FY 2022 may be less than the City's FY 2021 adopted budget by as much as 1.0 percent, or may exceed the City's FY 2021 adopted budget by as much as 3.5 percent. A public hearing on the "effective tax rate increase" will be held on Monday, May 24, 2021, at 7:10 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in City Council Chamber, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia. All persons desiring to be heard shall be accorded an opportunity to present oral testimony within such reasonable time limits as shall be determined by City Council. If you are a person with a disability who needs accommodations for this public hearing, please contact the City Clerk's Office, 853 -2541, by 12:00 noon, Thursday, May 20, 2021. Given under my hand this 23rd day of April 2021. Cecelia F. McCoy City Clerk Cecelia F. McCoy City Clerk Notice to Publisher: Please print as a block ad in the Virginia Section of The Roanoke Times on Friday, April 23, 2021. Please ensure that the block ad occupies at least 1/8 of the page and the title of the block ad is 18 -point type. Please send certification of publication to: Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Room 456 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011 Please send the invoice for publication to: Amelia Merchant, Director Department of Finance Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, Room 357 215 Church Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24011