HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-13-23 Planning Commission Minutes
Commissioners Present: Kevin Meyer, Chairman; AJ Schrantz; David Hall; Van Taylor, Terry Hale, Frank Neice, Rachel Arthur
Commissioners Absent: N/A
Town Staff: Mike Haskins, Economic Developer; Darlene Burcham, Town Manager.
Call to Order
Chairman Meyer called the Planning Commission to order at 6:05 p.m.
Roll Call of Commission
A quorum was determined with seven commissioners present.
Review and Approval of Minutes
Chairman Meyer noted that there were not minutes present from the February meeting. Motion to approve minutes tabled.
Public Hearing
No members of the public were present.
Old Business
Aphidalin Fancon from the New River Valley Regional Commission gave an update on the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, she explained to the Commission that this was the final draft before the
public hearing. A lengthy discussion then occurred between Mrs. Fancon and the Commission siting some concerns on changes she had made to the plan previously. This included a number
of grammatical and alternative phrasing recommendations, as well as questions concerning the following.
Labor force data
Major employer information
Updated home occupancy rates
Water and sewer system Q’s
Railroad quiet zone updates
Future land use
Peak Creek improvement planning
Alternative formatting recommendations
New Business
-A discussion occurred regarding an Absentee Resolution- Commission members were given an example of the Code of Virginia 2.2-3708.3 in reference to meetings held through electronic
means. Commissioners sited issues in the current code involving public availability of live feed and public commenting potentiality. Darlene, the Town Manager discussed with the Commission
and the Commission collectively felt in favor of adopting a version of this code. The Town’s legal representative, Spencer Rygas, is to draft a version of this code for the Commission’s
approval.
-A brief discussion occurred regarding Cluster Zoning, previous discussion had led to the determination that the Town’s Zoning Ordinance did not have sufficient description of Cluster
Zoning which led to an issue with a potential investor looking to develop in this specific way. Darlene Burcham addressed the Commission, informing them that upon a more detailed examination
of the Ordinances, we did in fact have a more than sufficient explanation of Cluster Zoning that had previously been overlooked. This discussion was withdrawn.
Staff Report
Nothing of note was discussed on the Staff Report.
Other Business
A nomination occurred to adopt a new Secretary, Mr. Schrantz motioned the nomination of Mikel Haskins for the role, Mr. Hale seconded the motion. The motion passed with the following
vote-
Chairman Meyer – Aye Mr. Hale – Aye
Mr. Hall – Aye Mr. Neice - Aye
Mr. Schrantz – Aye Ms. Arthur – Aye
Mr. Taylor – Aye
Adjournment
With there being no further business to discuss, Chairman Meyer adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
Kevin Meyer, Chair
ATTEST:
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Mikel Haskins, Economics Developer