Roanoke County public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council decided on several property rezonings, including a portion of Fishburn Park and a school board property. The body also approved grants for road safety and a memorandum of understanding with George Mason University.
- Rezoning of 2424 Brambleton Avenue, S.W. (Fishburn Park) to Mixed Use Planned Unit Development District
- Amendment to City Plan 2040 to vacate public use of a 1.1 acre portion of Fishburn Park
- Rezoning of 3142 Preston Avenue, N.W. to Institutional Planned Unit Development District
- Approval of the sale of 339 Salem Avenue, S.W. (Former HAT Building)
- Acceptance of Safe Streets and Roads for All Discretionary Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation
City Council
The City Council and School Board held a joint meeting to discuss budget work groups and school construction. The Council later approved several grant acceptances and scheduled a public hearing for the sale of the former HAT building.
- Scheduled public hearing for August 21, 2023, to consider the sale of 339 Salem Avenue, S.W.
- Accepted funding for a Drug Prosecutor
- Accepted Rescue Squad Assistance Fund, 2024 Virginia Domestic Violence Victim Fund, and NEA Our Town grants
- Approved encroachment permit for Valley Metro Bus Shelter at 502 19th Street, S.E.
- Scheduled public hearing for September 5, 2023, to amend the HUD Consolidated Plan
City Council
City Council approved funding for capital projects and educational programs. The body also updated parking codes and adopted a concept plan for the Historic Gainsboro Community Hub.
- Authorization of FY 2024 Bond Issuance and Appropriation of Funds for Capital Projects
- Adoption of the Historic Gainsboro Community Hub Concept Plan
- Budget Ordinance No. 42706-071723 for Roanoke City School Board educational programs
- Amendment of City Code regarding parking for garages, surface lots, and mobile pay
- Vacation of drainage and public utility easements (Tax Map Nos. 6021103 and 7110128)
City Council
City Council approved revenue bonds for Virginia Lutheran Homes, Inc. and a tax exemption for PCC Land Company, LLC. The body also scheduled public hearings for two easement vacations and the sale of city-owned property.
- Approved revenue bonds not to exceed $10.5 million for Brandon Oaks expansion at 3804 Brandon Avenue, S. W.
- Approved real estate tax exemption for property owned by PCC Land Company, LLC
- Scheduled public hearing for July 17, 2023, to sell 0.77 acre of city property at 2100 Countryside Road, N. W.
- Scheduled public hearings for July 17, 2023, to vacate easements on Tax Map No. 7110128 and Tax Map No. 6021103
- Adopted resolution supporting the Royalty Affirmation to help curb youth gun violence
City Council
City Council decided on several property and budget matters, including the acquisition of real property rights for a stormwater project on Victoria Street, N.W. The body also approved tax exemptions for PCC Land Company, LLC and the Local Environmental Agriculture Project (LEAP).
- Awarded a 60-year air rights lease for a pedestrian crosswalk over South Jefferson Street, S.W.
- Acquisition of real property rights for Stormwater Drainage Improvement Project on Victoria Street, N.W.
- Approved sale of approximately 1.1 acres and improvements at the former Fishburn Park Caretaker’s Cottage
- Approved tax exemptions for PCC Land Company, LLC and Local Environmental Agriculture Project (LEAP)
- Approved an intergovernmental agreement for the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection
City Council
City Council approved several grant appropriations for brownfields, stormwater restoration, and AARP projects. The body also voted to amend the city's curfew for persons sixteen years of age or younger and authorized upcoming public hearings on tax exemptions and revenue estimates.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 42681-060523 amending the curfew for persons 16 and younger
- Approved Garnand Branch Stream Restoration Project funds from the Department of Environmental Quality
- Authorized public hearings for June 20 regarding tax exemptions for PCC Land Company, LLC and Local Environmental Agriculture Project, Inc.
- Authorized bids for a 60-year air rights lease for a pedestrian crosswalk over South Jefferson Street, S.W.
- Approved appropriation of 2022 opioid settlements
City Council
City Council approved several funding grants and property acquisitions, including stormwater improvements at Cove Road and 22nd Street, N.W. The body also voted to deny a rezoning request for an eating establishment at 2424 Brambleton Avenue, S.W.
- Authorized public hearing for general obligation bonds not to exceed $37,255,000 for FY 2024 Capital Improvement Projects
- Denied rezoning of 1.1 acres at 2424 Brambleton Avenue, S.W. from Recreation and Open Space to Mixed Use Planned Unit Development
- Adopted ordinance for real property rights for Stormwater Drainage Improvement Project at Cove Road and 22nd Street, N.W.
- Approved acceptance of Monsanto Class Action Settlement Funds for PCB contamination
- Granted Cox Communication a Fiber Service Easement
City Council
The City Council approved a five-year plan for Opioid Settlement funds and appointed two trustees to the Roanoke City School Board. The body also adopted the Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television FY 2023-2024 budget and an extra-territorial arrest agreement with Virginia Western Community College.
- Approval of a five-year plan for Opioid Settlement funds from the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority
- Adoption of the Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Proposed FY 2023-2024 Budget
- Authorization of a public hearing on May 15, 2023, regarding the Cox Communication Fiber Service Easement
- Adoption of an Extra-Territorial Arrest Agreement with Virginia Western Community College
- Appointment of two Trustees to the Roanoke City School Board for three-year terms
City Council
The City Council decided on several ordinances including property rezoning and tax payment extensions. The body also heard public comments regarding parking on Edinburgh Street and public transportation.
- Rezoned 2733 and 2739 Orange Avenue, N. E. from Mixed Use to Commercial-General District
- Adopted Budget Ordinance No. 42635-041723 for Roanoke City School Board educational programs
- Extended real estate tax payment deadline to April 14, 2023, waiving penalty and interest
- Approved acquisition of real property rights for FY23 Curb and Gutter Stormwater Drainage project
- Affirmed Architectural Review Board denial of a historical style fence at 529 Day Avenue, S. W.
City Council
City Council held an informal session and a formal meeting to address municipal budgets, property acquisitions, and board appointments. The body approved debt issuance for the Roanoke Economic Development Authority and accepted budget presentations from the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority and Roanoke Regional Airport Commission.
- Authorization to vacate 1.1 acres of Fishburn Park at 2424 Brambleton Avenue, S.W.
- Approval of debt issuance with the Roanoke Economic Development Authority
- Authorization to acquire 0 Aviation Drive, N.W. from LMR Land Company, L.P.
- Authorization of a bus shelter encroachment at 1420 Melrose Avenue, N.W.
- Adoption of Tax Year 2023 Personal Property Tax Relief Act (PPTRA) percentage
City Council
City Council approved several grants, property sales, and rezoning requests. The body also authorized the Economic Development Authority to issue debt and renamed Carver Avenue, N. W. to R.R. Wilkinson Avenue, N. W.
- Rezoned 1030 Mecca Street, N. E. to Institutional Planned Unit Development District for a place of worship
- Approved preliminary authorization for the Economic Development Authority to issue debt
- Renamed Carver Avenue, N. W. to R.R. Wilkinson Avenue, N. W.
- Approved sale of 0 Daleton Road, N. E. to TPB Enterprises, LLC
- Accepted Virginia Department of Fire Programs Burn Building Grant
City Council
The City Council met to approve several land and grant agreements and appoint members to various city boards. The body also scheduled two special meetings in March to discuss options for enforcing curfews and protecting youth.
- Scheduled public hearings for March 20 regarding subdivision and easements at 1927 Franklin Road, S.W.
- Approved acquisition of real property rights for stormwater drainage at 1400-1500 24th Street
- Accepted VDOT local revenue sharing funding for drainage improvement projects
- Approved the sale of approximately 1.1 acres including the former Fishburn Park Caretaker’s Cottage
- Adopted amendments to City Code Chapter 21 (Offenses - Miscellaneous) and Chapter 23 (Police)
City Council
City Council approved the Roanoke Virginia Strategic Plan 2023-2024 and settled opioid-related claims. The body also approved several land leases for community and urban gardens at Morningside Park and 13th Street.
- Adoption of Roanoke Virginia Strategic Plan 2023-2024
- Approval of settlement for opioid related claims against multiple distributors
- Lease of land at Morningside Park to Carilion Clinic and Local Environmental Agricultural Project, Inc. (L.E.A.P.)
- Lease renewal for L.E.A.P. at 13th Street and Cleveland Avenue, S.W.
- Acceptance of Virginia ARPA Tourism Recovery Program Grant and VDOT State of Good Repair Grant
City Council
The City Council approved several funding appropriations for justice and infrastructure projects and authorized an economic development performance agreement. The body also decided on multiple property rezoning and alley vacation requests.
- Economic Development Performance Agreement with Riverdale Southeast, LLC
- Rezoning and right-of-way vacation for properties on Orange Avenue, N.E., Daleton Road, N.E., and Manning Road N.E.
- Vacation of an alley between Colonial Avenue, S.W., and the Route 220 on-ramp
- Acceptance of VDOT funding for Huntington Blvd Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk project
- Designation of Census Tracts 6.01 and 6.02 as a Revitalization Area
City Council
The City Council held an organizational meeting to qualify members, appoint Vice-Mayor Joseph L. Cobb, and establish the 2023 meeting schedule. The body also approved a law enforcement equipment grant and readopted the City Code.
- Appointment of Joseph L. Cobb as Vice-Mayor
- Acceptance and appropriation of the DCJS ARPA Law Enforcement Equipment and Technology Grant
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 42532-010323 readopting the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979)
- Closed meeting requests regarding a prospective business and real property lease in the Southeastern area
- Appointment of Jeffrey Powell to the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority