Roanoke public meetings in 2022
21 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution requesting state funding for I-81 southbound widening between Exits 137 and 128, approve a memorandum of understanding with the school board on joint capital funding, and hold a public hearing on rezoning 9.38 acres on Brambleton Avenue for retail. The board will also hear a first reading of zoning ordinance amendments regarding halfway houses and appropriate $61.5 million in school year-end funds.
- Resolution requesting SMART SCALE funding for I-81 southbound widening (Exit 137 to Exit 128)
- Public hearing on rezoning 9.38 acres at 4400 block Brambleton Avenue to C-2C for retail
- Ordinance appropriating $61,460,835.43 from school year-end funds to FY 2022-2023 budget
- First reading of ordinance amending zoning definitions and regulations for halfway houses
- Ordinance authorizing acquisition of 6781 Mount Chestnut Road for Happy Hollow Gardens Park expansion
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors is deciding on an amendment to an engineering contract for the West Roanoke River Greenway Phase 1 Project, involving reallocation of $4,542,105 in Smart Scale funds and $4,352,469 in Surface Transportation Block Grant funds. They are also considering an ordinance to acquire property at 6781 Mount Chestnut Road to expand Happy Hollow Gardens Park. Public hearings are scheduled for a special use permit for a short-term rental at 2776 White Pelican Lane and a rezoning of 9.38 acres on Brambleton Avenue, though the rezoning has been postponed at the request of the Planning Commission.
- Amendment to engineering contract with Hurt & Proffitt, Inc. for West Roanoke River Greenway Phase 1, reallocating $4,542,105 in Smart Scale and $4,352,469 in Surface Transportation Block Grant funds
- Ordinance to acquire 6781 Mount Chestnut Road for Happy Hollow Gardens Park expansion
- Public hearing for special use permit for short-term rental at 2776 White Pelican Lane
- Public hearing for rezoning 9.38 acres on Brambleton Avenue to C-2 (postponed)
- Consent agenda includes acceptance of $6,200 grant for thermal imaging camera for Back Creek Fire & Rescue Station #11
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings and second readings on several rezoning and ordinance items, including a proposal to rezone 10.83 acres for 260 apartments. They will also consider special use permits for a short-term rental, a storage container yard, and a rezoning for retail sales on Brambleton Avenue. Consent agenda items include accepting FEMA funds for flood mitigation and grant funds for the Sheriff's Office.
- Rezone 10.83 acres at 5000 block of The Peaks Drive for 260 apartments (Gallery at South Peak, LLC)
- Special use permit for short-term rental at 2776 White Pelican Lane
- Special use permit for equipment sales/storage container yard at 4855 Hollins Road
- Rezone 9.38 acres in 4400 block of Brambleton Avenue for retail sales (Barnett Properties, LLC)
- Accept $241,531 from FEMA for flood mitigation property acquisition at 915 Clearwater Avenue
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors is considering several ordinances, including land acquisition for the Read Mountain Preserve and property acquisition on Clearwater Avenue. The agenda also includes appointments to local boards and a request for competitive negotiation regarding a new fire station.
- Appropriation of $290,700 and $75,000 for 56 acres at Read Mountain Preserve
- First reading of ordinance for property acquisition at 915 Clearwater Avenue ($241,531)
- Competitive negotiation for construction of the proposed Bonsack fire station
- Allocation of $31,528.23 in grant funds to the Roanoke County Police Department
- Site and ground lease with Seiontec Systems, LLC for broadband equipment
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will consider several legislative priorities, including a resolution for the 2023 General Assembly session. Items include funding for Read Mountain Preserve expansion and grant funds for the Glade Creek Greenway. The evening session includes a public hearing regarding a hotel and townhouse development on Edgebrook Road.
- Resolution to amend the 419 Town Center Plan with new design guidelines
- Rezoning petition for 260 apartments at the 5000 block of The Peaks Drive
- Ordinance to appropriate $290,700 and $75,000 for Read Mountain Preserve expansion
- Ordinance to appropriate $651,375 in grant funds for Glade Creek Greenway
- Rezoning petition for a hotel and townhouses at the 1300 and 1400 blocks of Edgebrook Road
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will discuss funding for transportation projects and review ordinances regarding animal noise and archery hunting. The meeting includes a briefing on PFAS chemicals and a work session on strategic priorities.
- Appropriation of $651,375 for Glade Creek Greenway through Vinyard Park West
- Appropriation of $102,200 for shuttle service to McAfee Knob Trailhead Parking Lot
- Appropriation of $559,520 from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for CORTRAN
- Ordinance amending Code sections regarding barking or howling dogs
- Ordinance amending urban archery hunting season
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will consider several ordinances regarding fund appropriations for the CORTRAN program, school resource officers, and McAfee Knob trailhead shuttle service. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for a hotel and townhouses on Edgebrook Road and a work session regarding a barking dog ordinance.
- Rezoning petition for a hotel and townhouses at 1300 and 1400 blocks of Edgebrook Road
- Appropriation of $102,200 for shuttle service to McAfee Knob Trailhead Parking Lot
- Appropriation of $559,520 from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for CORTRAN
- Emergency appropriation of $491,591 for School Resource Officers
- Resolution for reimbursement of costs for Bonsack Fire Station and Explore Park infrastructure
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will discuss amendments to the fiscal year 2022-2023 operating and capital budgets. The meeting includes emergency ordinances for school funding and a rezoning request for a fast food restaurant.
- Emergency Ordinance to appropriate $1,400,967.87 in ARPA funds for Roanoke County Public Schools
- Emergency Ordinance appropriating $2,630,309 for school operating budget and $4,887,221 for capital budget
- Rezoning request for 0.93 acre at 7515 and 7517 Friendship Lane to C-2 for a quick-serve coffee shop
- Ordinance appropriating $2,528,236 for the fiscal year 2022-2023 Operations Budget
- Emergency ordinance for a drainage easement at 5040 Falcon Ridge Road
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors is considering a $2,528,236 appropriation for the 2022-2023 operations budget. Other items include discussions on school resource officer grants, lease agreements, and property easements.
- Ordinance appropriating $2,528,236 for the fiscal year 2022-2023 Operations Budget
- Ordinance approving a lease agreement with Oaklands Properties, LLC for parking at Thompson Memorial Drive and East Main Street
- Ordinance authorizing an easement acquisition across property owned by Technology DRI LLC
- Grant application update regarding School Resource Officers (SRO's)
- Allocation of $9,555 from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bulletproof Vest Partnership to the Sheriff's Office
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will discuss member salary increases and review the county's multi-year budget. The meeting includes decisions on tourism funding, property easements, and several board appointments.
- Ordinance to increase salaries for members of the Board of Supervisors
- Appropriation of $200,000 from Virginia Tourism Corporation for marketing
- Amendment to Professional Engineering Services for Plantation Road Improvements Phase 2
- Ordinance for an easement across property owned by Technology DRI LLC
- Appointments for Zoning Appeals, EDA, Library Board, Planning Commission, and Parks, Recreation and Tourism Advisory Commission
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the appropriation of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds and a proposed amendment to the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget. The meeting includes a public hearing on the Secondary Six-Year Improvement Plan and various land easement authorizations.
- Appropriation of $9,147,263 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
- Appropriation of $200,000 from the Virginia Tourism Corporation for marketing
- Ordinance to increase salaries for members of the Board of Supervisors
- Public utility easements for Western Virginia Water Authority at 1204, 1206 and 1216 Kessler Mill Road
- Permanent easement for Long Ridge Trail off Twelve O'Clock Knob Road
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the 2022-2023 Elections Operating Budget and various land easements. The meeting includes a work session on broadband and public hearings for three special use permits.
- Appropriation of $9,147,263 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
- Special use permit for short-term rental at 4309 Cresthill Drive
- Special use permit for multi-family use near 2700 block of Wildwood Road and 1700 block of Skyview Road
- Special use permit for events facility at 2875 Timberview Road and 2400 block of Loch Haven Drive
- Amendment to AECOM consulting agreement for Fallowater Lane Extension Project
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing the fiscal year 2022-2023 operating and capital budgets for the County and Roanoke County Public Schools. The agenda includes multiple ordinances regarding land preservation, fee changes, and lease dissolutions, alongside several public hearings for rezoning and special use permits.
- Adoption of fiscal year 2022-2023 operating and capital budgets
- Ordinance to retain Sugar Loaf Mountain Nature Preserve as open-space land
- Ordinance accepting $250 for the Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department
- Rezoning petition for 4038, 4056, and 4066 Crossmill Lane from R-1 to I-1
- Special use permit petition for a short-term rental at 910 Paint Bank Road
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing for citizen comments on the proposed FY 2022-2023 Operating Budget and the FY 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program. The body will also consider several ordinances regarding fee changes and the appropriation of funds for county and school budgets.
- Public hearing on proposed FY 2022-2023 Operating Budget and FY 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program
- Ordinance to appropriate $119,008 from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for the CORTRAN Program
- Ordinance to dissolve a lease with Blue Mountain Huts, LLC for camping at Explore Park
- Special use permit requests for 4309 Cresthill Drive (short-term rental), Wildwood Road/Skyview Road (multi-family use), and 2875 Timberview Road (special events facility)
- Ordinances to amend building regulation fees, technology fees for Planning and Zoning, and library fines
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget and the 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program. The body will also consider setting 2022 tax rates for real estate, personal property, and machinery and tools.
- Proposed FY 2022-2023 budgets for Roanoke County Public Schools, Roanoke Regional Airport Commission, and Roanoke Valley Resource Authority
- Public hearing on Calendar Year 2022 Real Estate, Personal Property and Machinery and Tools Tax Rates
- Appropriation of $119,008 from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for the CORTRAN Program
- Allocation percentage for Personal Property Tax Relief for the 2022 tax year
- Appointments to the Library Board, Economic Development Authority, and other advisory boards
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding maximum 2022 tax rates for real estate, personal property, and machinery/tools. The agenda also includes a second reading of an ordinance to appropriate $5,157,837.51 in grants for Roanoke County Public Schools.
- Resolution authorizing amendments to MOU for Vinton/East County Hotel, Vinyard Station, and Gish Mill projects
- Rezoning petition for 32.32 acres at 1300 and 1400 blocks of Edgebrook Road
- Rezoning petition for 3.145 acres at 4038, 4056, and 4066 Crossmill Lane
- Special use permit petition for short term rental at 910 Paint Bank Road
- Special use permit petition for car wash at 3250 Electric Road
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will receive a briefing on the County Administrator's proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 operating budget. The meeting includes a first reading of an ordinance to alter election district boundaries and voting precincts.
- Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget briefing
- Ordinance to reapportion Board of Supervisors election districts and polling places
- Appropriation of $5,157,837.51 in additional grants for Roanoke County Public Schools
- Resolution to change CORTRAN program minimum age from 70 to 65
- Ordinance to use $34,000 from Roanoke Valley Guns and Hoses Hockey, LLC for an Explore Park playground
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will discuss designating a proposed apartment site as a Revitalization Area to qualify for financing. The meeting includes several ordinances to accept donations for fire rescue, libraries, and parks, as well as work sessions on the 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program and redistricting.
- Resolution to designate Smith Ridge Commons Apartments (5000 block of Cove Road and 2700 block of Peters Creek Road) as a Revitalization Area
- Ordinance to accept $34,000 from Roanoke Valley Guns and Hoses Hockey, LLC for an Explore Park playground
- Ordinance to accept $20,000 from Friends of the Roanoke County Public Library
- Ordinance to accept $1,157.89 from Asian American Business Owner Association for Fire & Rescue
- Work session to review the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to decide on the acquisition of 2.25 acres of land for fire and rescue purposes. The body will also consider appropriating donations for the library and fire departments and review projected budget revenues.
- Acquisition of 2.25 acres at 3645 Orange Avenue NE from Parkway Wesleyan Church, Inc. for fire and rescue
- Appropriation of $20,000 donation from Friends of the Roanoke County Public Library
- Appropriation of $1,157.89 from Asian American Business Owner Association for Fire and Rescue
- Allocation of $35,350.70 in VDH grant funds for two heart monitor defibrillators
- Amended Memorandum of Understanding between Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will review the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program and mid-year budget issues. The body is also considering the acquisition of property for fire and rescue purposes and a zoning amendment for an apartment complex.
- Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program briefing
- Ordinance to acquire approximately 2.25 acres in Roanoke City for fire and rescue purposes
- Petition by The Lawson Companies to amend proffered conditions for 216 apartments in the 5000 block of Cove Road and 2700 block of Peters Creek Road
- Resolution requesting grants for shuttle service to McAfee Knob Trailhead Parking Lot
- Request for VDOT to accept Warrior Drive of Cherokee Hills 5 Road into the VDOT System
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to conduct its annual organizational business and hold a public hearing on proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 budget amendments. The body is deciding on several school budget appropriations and reviewing the 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program.
- Emergency ordinance to appropriate $52,244,350.27 from 2020-2021 year-end funds to the 2021-2022 Roanoke County Public Schools Budget
- Ordinance appropriating $1,845,871 to the Schools' General Fund
- Public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget
- Resolution requesting VDOT accept Russlen Drive Road, Foxfield Section 7 into the VDOT System
- Allocation of $13,555.91 from the Commonwealth of Virginia for Technology Trust Funds to the Clerk of the Circuit Court