BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PABLO CUEVAS
Election District No. 1
SALLIE WOLFE-GARRISON
Election District No. 2
RICK L. CHANDLER
Election District No. 3
WILLIAM B. KYGER, JR.
Election District No. 4
MICHAEL A. BREEDEN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY Election District No. 5
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING February 13, 2019
3:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER – CHAIRMAN MICHAEL A. BREEDEN INVOCATION – CHAIRMAN MICHAEL A. BREEDEN PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS PHILIP S. RHODES
1. Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting of January 23, 2019
2. Report – Virginia Department of Transportation – Residency Administrator Donald F. Komara
3. Shenandoah National Park Update - Jennifer Flynn, Superintendent
4. Staff Reports: a. County Administrator – Stephen G. King b. County Attorney – Thomas H. Miller, Jr. c. Assistant County Administrator – Casey B. Armstrong d. Director of Finance – Patricia D. Davidson e. Director of Human Resources – Jennifer J. Mongold f. Director of Public Works – Philip S. Rhodes g. Director of Technology – Terri M. Perry h. Fire & Rescue Chief – Jeremy C. Holloway i. Director of Parks & Recreation – Kirby W. Dean j. Director of Court Services – Ann Marie Freeman
5. Committee Reports: Airport, Buildings and Grounds, Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission, Chamber of Commerce, Community Criminal Justice Board, Finance, Harrisonburg-Rockingham Metropolitan Planning Organization, Harrisonburg-Rockingham Regional Sewer Authority, Massanutten Regional Library, Public Works, Shenandoah Valley Partnership, Social Services, Technology, VACo Liaison, Chairman, Other
6. Committee Appointments: a. Agricultural Advisory Committee
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6:00 P.M. 7. Public Hearing - Special Use Permit:
SUP18-369, Saied Asfa (Asfa Plastic Surgery), 1502 Brookhaven Drive, Rockingham 22801 for a medical office and medical spa on property located on the southeast side of Brookhaven Drive (Route 1180) and Port Republic Road (Route 253), Election District #3, zoned R-3. Tax Map #125G-(12)-8.
8. Unfinished Business
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January 23, 2019 (1)
January 23, 2019
The Regular Meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors was held on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. at the Rockingham County Administration Center, Harrisonburg, Virginia. The following members were present:
PABLO CUEVAS, Election District #1 SALLIE WOLFE-GARRISON, Election District #2 RICK L. CHANDLER, Election District #3 WILLIAM B. KYGER, JR., Election District #4 MICHAEL A. BREEDEN, Election District #5
Also present:
BRYAN F. HUTCHESON, Sheriff
STEPHEN G. KING, County Administrator THOMAS H. MILLER, JR., County Attorney CASEY B. ARMSTRONG, Assistant County Administrator PHILIP S. RHODES, Director of Public Works RHONDA H. COOPER, Deputy Director of Community Development BRADFORD R. R. DYJAK, Director of Planning KELLY S. GETZ, Code Compliance Officer TAMELA S. GRAY, Deputy Clerk DONALD F. KOMARA, Residency Administrator Virginia Department of Transportation C. BURGESS LINDSEY, Assistant Residency Administrator Virginia Department of Transportation
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CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Chairman Breeden called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Supervisor Cuevas gave the Invocation and County Administrator King led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
On motion by Supervisor Cuevas, seconded by Supervisor Chandler, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, voting recorded as follows: BREEDEN – AYE; CHANDLER – AYE; CUEVAS – AYE; KYGER – AYE; WOLFE-GARRISON – AYE; the Board approved the minutes of the regular meeting of January 9, 2019.
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RECOGNITION OF GUESTS.
Supervisor Kyger recognized Bridgewater Town Councilman Fontaine Canada and Chris Runion.
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TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT.
The Board heard Mr. Komara’s report on the activities of the Transportation Department, including updates to bridge, road and rural rustic projects.
Mr. Komara announced that the East Point Road (Route 602) truss bridge project near the Town of Shenandoah was completed.
Mr. Komara noted a public hearing for the Friedens Church Road (Route 682) bend project will be held on March 20, 2019 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Turner Ashby High School.
Mr. Komara received a recommended funding list, which included three projects submitted for the County. The most expensive project (sidewalk on North Valley Pike (Route 11) to the Valley View Mobile Home Court for $1.3 to $1.6 million) was approved. Mr. Komara and Ms. Cooper will discuss utilizing safety funds for the two projects not approved (turn lanes on Cross Keys Roads (Route 276) and extension of the Indian Trail Road (Route 620) turn lane).
Maintenance items included grading Cemetery Road (Route 843) to place stone on it, brush cutting, pipe work and touching up gravel roads.
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Mr. Armstrong announced that an $800,000 industrial access grant was awarded for the Crowe Drive Extension Road Improvement Project. He said VDOT will provide $650,000 to be matched by $150,000 of local funds for a total contribution of $800,000. After the match, any expenses above $800,000 are the responsibility of the developer (Interchange Development).
Mr. Armstrong reported that two bids were received and opened on January 22, 2019, for Crowe Drive. Based on the recommendation from staff and the engineer, Mr. Armstrong asked the Board to award the project to the low bidder, A & J Development and Excavation, Inc., for $1,839,219.
On behalf of the Finance Committee and Public Works Committee, Supervisor Cuevas made a motion that the Board accept the recommendation and award the bid to A & J Development and Excavation, Inc. in the amount of $1,839,219. Supervisor Kyger seconded the motion, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, voting recorded as follows: BREEDEN – AYE; CHANDLER – AYE; CUEVAS – AYE; KYGER – AYE; WOLFE- GARRISON – AYE; the Board awarded the bid for the Crowe Drive Extension Road Improvement Project to A & J Development and Excavation, Inc. in amount of $1,839,219.
Administrator King noted that further action may be needed later to accept the grant for the Crowe Drive Extension Road Improvement Project.
Supervisor Wolfe-Garrison thanked VDOT staff for taking care of the roads during weather events.
Supervisor Kyger said he thought the Mt. Crawford park and ride was going to be expanded. He noted vehicles are double-parking and the lot is overflowing. He asked about the ownership of a portion of the parking area and requested more lighting since commuters use the park and ride from early morning, before daylight, until late in the evening. Mr. Komara is not sure where the ownership of the lot changes from VDOT to the adjacent farmer, but indicated VDOT provides lighting.
Supervisor Kyger asked Mr. Komara to remember Friedens Church Road (Route 682), particularly the spot with shrubs, during the spring cleanup.
Supervisor Chandler expressed appreciation to VDOT for pre-treating the roads prior to the recent snow. January 23, 2019 (3)
Mr. Komara informed Supervisor Chandler that he repaired the sign indicating a 90-degree turn on Main Street (Route 605) in the Village of Port Republic.
Supervisor Chandler indicated there was a near accident at the top of the hill just north of the East Side Highway (Route 340)/Port Republic Road (Route 253) intersection. He said there is a blind spot in the northbound lane, but there is no “School Bus Stop” sign or caution sign indicating there is an approaching school bus stop.
Mr. Komara informed Chairman Breeden that the water running across East Side Highway (Route 340) into drainage ditches in yards was from a basement pump and has stopped.
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INTERSTATE 81 IMPROVEMENTS DISCUSSION.
Chris Runion indicated he is part of a group, with 32 businesses, educational institutions and individuals from Blacksburg to Winchester, that has been focusing on Interstate 81 improvements to help move the process along and make I-81 a safe, reliable and economically-sensible highway. He noted there have been discussions in Richmond regarding a toll road, fuel tax, sales tax, and commercial real estate funding. Mr. Runion said it is critical for the community to ensure elected officials know the local government and citizens support them in solving the I-81 problem. He said VDOT did a great job determining what is needed for I-81, and he believes there are several good ways to work out the project funding. Mr. Runion asked the Board to contact the elected officials along Interstate 81, not just County officials. He stated this is a bipartisan issue as Independents, Republicans and Democrats all agree Interstate 81 improvements are necessary.
Supervisor Kyger stated the I-81 project will move rapidly in the General Assembly.
Mr. Runion indicated Senator Obenshain’s legislation went to a committee or sub- committee earlier in the day, but a hearing is not yet scheduled. He understood there would be discussions on January 29, but said the direction of the I-81 improvement project will be known by crossover.
Supervisor Kyger stated all citizens living along the I-81 corridor receive goods transported via Interstate 81 and will profit from the improvements. If citizens do not share in paying for the improvements, Interstate 81 will remain as it is, freight will not move, there will be more accidents and traffic will be forced onto local roads, Supervisor Kyger said. Since there are accidents on Interstate 81 on a weekly basis in Augusta and Rockingham counties, the Board and citizens need to support senators and delegates who have shown courage in moving the I-81 improvement project forward. He said creative fair and equitable ways can be established to pay for the improvements.
Mr. Runion indicated his business has more than 30 employees and his trucks travel on Interstate 81 every day. He said it costs him money when the trucks are sitting on the interstate due to accidents. Mr. Runion noted his business will not be greatly impacted by a fuel tax or toll; the real impact to his business is the loss of employees who miss events with their families because they are delayed by accidents on Interstate 81.
Supervisor Chandler thanked Mr. Runion for his efforts. He stated financing will be worked out, but said the bottom line is improvements need to be made to Interstate 81. He noted jurisdictions might provide resolutions showing support for the improvements.
Supervisor Kyger indicated it is too late to adopt resolutions because the General Assembly will vote on the I-81 improvements before the Board’s next meeting.
Mr. Runion said the group of businesses, educational institutions and individuals he is working with uses the Kemper Group, consultants that were involved with the Hampton Roads transportation issue several years ago. The Kemper Group indicates a decision needs to be made this year, or the project will be delayed another 10 years. January 23, 2019 (4)
Mr. Runion said Governor Northam provided a bi-partisan solution, and encouraged the Board to show him their support.
Supervisor Kyger said the County will participate in the VACo County Legislative Day on January 31, and will discuss the I-81 improvement project with the delegation.
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ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S STAFF REPORT.
The Board received and reviewed Mr. Armstrong’s Community Development staff report dated January 23, 2019.
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FINANCE DIRECTOR’S STAFF REPORT.
The Board received and reviewed Mrs. Davidson’s staff report dated January 18, 2019.
On motion by Supervisor Cuevas, seconded by Supervisor Wolfe-Garrison, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, voting recorded as follows BREEDEN – AYE; CHANDLER – AYE; CUEVAS – AYE; KYGER – AYE; WOLFE-GARRISON – AYE; the Board declared the following items surplus, to be disposed of through the public surplus auction website:
Items to Declare Surplus – January 2019
Description Quantity Desk 2 Desk Chair 1 Table 1 HP Computers 4 LCD Monitor 1 Sony Monitor 1 HP Servers 2 Wireless Access Points 18 Server Rack Mount with Storage Device 2 Cisco System Catalyst 1 Ethernet Switches and Hubs 15 Video/Audio Switching System Parts 4 Miscellaneous Computer Parts 6 Printers/Fax Machine 5 Monitors 8 Cash Drawer – Computer Controlled 3 IP Phones and Head Set Parts 5 Ram Memory 30 Monitor Power and VGA Cables 39 Apple Airport Extreme Base Station 4 Fiber to Ethernet Converters 7 Desk Chair 1
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PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR’S STAFF REPORT.
The Board received and reviewed Mr. Rhodes’ staff report dated January 23, 2019.
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT.
Bids were received and opened on January 11, 2019, for five chemicals to be used at Three Springs Water Treatment plant, and the bid evaluation was based on the estimated annual cost of all five chemicals. The following bids were received:
Gilmer Industries $40,810.44 George Coyne Chemical Company $13,602.33 (only bid on two of the chemicals)
Since George Coyne Chemical Company did not provide bids for three of the chemicals, and was the low bidder on only one chemical (by $5.67 for the year), staff recommended Gilmer Industries be awarded the bid in the amount of $40,810.44.
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Bids were received and opened on January 15, 2019, for modifications to the landfill gas collection system. The modifications required by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality are due to high methane gas levels in several existing monitoring wells. The work consists of drilling three new extraction wells and connecting into the County’s existing gas collection system. The lone bid was received from SCS Field Services in the amount of $98,665.
Staff requested that the Public Works Committee recommend approval of the SCS Field Services bid.
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On motion by Supervisor Cuevas, seconded by Supervisor Chandler, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, voting recorded as follows BREEDEN – AYE; CHANDLER – AYE; CUEVAS – AYE; KYGER – AYE; WOLFE-GARRISON – AYE; the Board awarded the bid in the amount of $40,810.44 to Gilmer Industries for the purchase of five chemicals to be used at Three Springs Water Treatment Plant, and awarded the bid for modifications to the landfill gas collections system to SCS Field Services in the amount of $98,665.
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When Supervisor Cuevas asked if companies hesitate to work with gas wells due to an environmental risk, Mr. Rhodes said it is specialized work and it is necessary to tap into the gas collection system. Staff discussed separating the project into two phases to hire a driller and a separate contractor to perform the connections, but it was determined that would not be beneficial, Mr. Rhodes said.
In response to a comment from Supervisor Cuevas, Mr. Rhodes indicated SCS Field Services is the County’s consultant and they have a separate field services crew. SCS is a national company, but the group the County works with is based in Richmond, Virginia.
Administrator King indicated staff should continue to impress upon SCS Field Services that they not take advantage since they have performed a lot of work for the County, because each project will be scrutinized. Mr. Rhodes said Public Works did not receive any other bids for the modifications to the landfill gas collections system.
ADDITIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS.
The Board heard the following committee reports from Board members and staff:
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Supervisor Chandler announced that the Building and Grounds Committee will meet on January 30, 2019. January 23, 2019 (6)
COMMUNITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD (CCJB)
Prior to the March CCJB meeting, Supervisor Chandler plans to talk with Administrator King and city officials about upcoming items so the CCJB is prepared to move forward at that meeting.
MASSANUTTEN REGIONAL LIBRARY
Supervisor Chandler said he introduced Supervisor Wolfe-Garrison at a recent Library Committee meeting, and she has been receiving information regarding the library.
SOCIAL SERVICES
Supervisor Breeden reported the Social Services Committee will meet January 24, 2019.
VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (VACo) LIAISON
Supervisor Kyger reminded the Board about the Rural Caucus Banquet on January 30, 2019, and the VACo County Legislative Day on January 31, 2019. VACo will also host the Chairpersons’ Institute in Richmond on February 1 and 2, 2019.
Supervisor Kyger will represent the County at the National Association of Counties (NACo) National Legislative Conference held in Washington, D.C. from March 2 to 6, 2019.
STORMWATER ADVISORY
Supervisor Wolfe-Garrison indicated staff will provide a proposal regarding possible funding solutions to the Stormwater Advisory Committee on February 15, 2019. The advisory group will meet on February 25, and prepare a recommendation for the Board.
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COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS.
On motion by Supervisor Cuevas, seconded by Supervisor Kyger, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, voting recorded as follows: BREEDEN – AYE; CHANDLER – AYE; CUEVAS – AYE; KYGER – AYE; WOLFE-GARRISON – AYE; the Board recommended Randy Whitmore (District 1) for appointment by the Circuit Court to the Board of Zoning Appeals, to fill a term from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2024.
On motion by Supervisor Chandler, seconded by Supervisor Kyger, and carried by a vote of 5 to 0, voting recorded as follows: BREEDEN – AYE; CHANDLER – AYE; CUEVAS – AYE; KYGER – AYE; WOLFE-GARRISON – AYE; the Board appointed Valerie Kramer to the Rockingham Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2021.
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RECESS.
At 6:40 p.m., Chairman Breeden recessed the meeting until the Public Hearing scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS.
At 7:00 p.m., Chairman Breeden opened the public hearing and Mr. Dyjak reviewed the following rezoning request: January 23, 2019 (7)
REZ18-339 Skylar & Talli, LLC, P.O. Box 1039, Harrisonburg, VA 22803, to rezone a 6.302-acre parcel located on the west side of Reservoir Street (Route 710) approximately 100’ north of Fieldale Place from R-3C (General Residential with Conditions) to PMF (Planned Multi-Family) district. The parcel is identified in the Comprehensive Plan as Mixed Use Center in the Urban Development Area, Tax Map #125-(A)- L160, Election District 3.
Mr. Dyjak pointed out that the parcel in the request was previously part of the Robinson Park rezoning approved in 2017, but only one section was constructed. He said an amendment by the new applicant limits the project to residential apartments with a shared-use path and common space for internal use.
The Planning Commission tabled the request on November 30, 2018, to allow the applicant time to address outstanding issues. Subsequent to the tabling of the rezoning request, the applicant met with County staff and VDOT staff to consider the construction of improvements on Reservoir Street to meet VDOT requirements and allow for the U- Turn of a single box truck at the Talmadge Drive intersection. The applicant’s agent presented a proposed, unsigned proffer statement, which included the applicant’s commitment to construct the U-Turn-related improvements on Reservoir Street in accordance with VDOT standards. Since the request was otherwise consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and met the PMF District and Master Plan requirements, the Planning Commission recommended approval by a 5-0 vote on January 2, 2019, with the contingency that the proffer statement offered by the applicant be signed prior to the Board of Supervisors public hearing.
Mr. Dyjak indicated the applicant noted revisions will be made to the Master Plan. Staff recommended the Board table the rezoning request until the final Master Plan is provided.
Supervisor Wolfe-Garrison asked about the targeted audience for the apartments and whether the individual units will be rented or owned by those who live in them.
Dick Blackwell from Blackwell Engineering, who was representing the developer, indicated the apartments will be owned by the developer.
Mr. Blackwell said since it will take two years to complete the development, the school situation might change. He noted the biggest challenge is working with VDOT regarding right-in and right-out access because there was no VDOT standard when Reservoir Street was designed. Motorists traveling from the development to Harrisonburg will have to make a U-turn. He noted residents of Hillmont Apartments and Avalon Woods have to make a U-turn, and the City indicates there have been no problems.
Mr. Blackwell indicated VDOT understands cars and SUVs can make a U-turn, but trucks will go up on the curb when making a U-turn. Mr. Blackwell said his client has been asked to spend money on a U-turn that is not required elsewhere or by other developers.
Since Mr. Blackwell does not anticipate school buses will enter the development, he indicated a school bus stop, which is not on the drawing, will be needed on Reservoir Street.
Mr. Blackwell noted water for the Skylar & Talli, LLC development will come from the other side of the road, and sewer from two of the buildings will need to be pumped to the gravity line. He stated the project, which is similar to the Reserve at Stone Port, is a good project.
Supervisor Kyger confirmed the Skylar & Talli development will target the same rental clients as the Reserve at Stone Port. Mr. Blackwell noted the applicant has constructed numerous apartments in the city. January 23, 2019 (8)
In response to a question from Supervisor Chandler, Mr. Blackwell said he would give more thought to providing a place for school buses to pull off the road for children to get on and off the bus.
Mac Nichols stated Skylar & Talli, LLC will build upscale apartments similar to the Reserve at Stone Port. He noted the impact on schools will be minimal, and said the anticipated tax revenue will be substantial compared to the number of students attending County schools. Since VDOT did not design the streets in the City, there has not been a problem with the crossovers and it has not been determined that an apron is needed; he believes it would be unreasonable for his client to build an apron. Mr. Nichols encouraged the Board to approve the Skylar & Talli, LLC rezoning.
Mr. Nichols confirmed for Supervisor Chandler that the proposed Skylar & Talli, LLC apartment complex will be in the same price range as the Reserve at Stone Port. Mr. Nichols said families may rent the apartments, but the developer is targeting young professionals and retired residents.
Mr. Blackwell noted that he talked with VDOT about a crossover at the existing median to accommodate the proposed development and the property across the street, but VDOT indicated there is not enough room for a crossover. He noted the Retreat at Harrisonburg proffered contributing partial funding for a traffic light, if one is needed within five years from its rezoning approval – now nearly three years ago. When Mr. Blackwell asked VDOT if adjoining land owner John Bailey would need to pay for a traffic signal when his property is developed, VDOT said based on the amount of property being developed similar to nearby projects, they do not think a traffic light will be warranted.
Since there are numerous apartment complexes in the proposed area, Supervisor Kyger said he would be interested in knowing how many acres it would take to house the same population in single-family homes versus an apartment complex, so the Board can compare the density versus sprawl. Supervisor Kyger suggested to staff that it might be worth including that information for comparison in future rezoning case reports.
No one spoke in opposition to the rezoning request.
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Mr. Dyjak reviewed the following proposed ordinance amendment:
OA18-343 Amendment to the Rockingham County Code, Chapter 17 (Zoning), Sections 17-700 Ownership, and 17-701 Streets: to authorize the provision of either public or private roads within apartment and rowhouse subdivisions in the R-3 General Residential zoning district.
Mr. Dyjak indicated the ordinance amendment is staff-initiated and came forward because of a developer seeking a potential rowhouse and apartment development in an R-3 General Residential zoning district. Prior to 2014, the Code allowed rowhouses or apartments to utilize a public or private street. With the 2014 Code revision, any development, regardless of type in the R-3 district, has to front on a public street maintained by VDOT. Recently, staff noted there were numerous requests from developers wanting to utilize the R-3 district for rowhouses and apartments, but they were having difficulty meeting standards for public streets, which requires more land consumption to meet VDOT standards. In May 2018, the Board authorized staff to proceed with the study, and staff developed an ordinance to address the deficiency. The proposed ordinance also includes housekeeping amendments to clarify property owners association and home owners association ownership and maintenance standards.
Mr. Dyjak reviewed and explained specific recommended ordinance changes.
Mr. Dyjak noted staff recommends a friendly amendment to Section 17-701.02(c) regarding the timing of when streets are brought into the VDOT system, to clarify that the applicant would be required, after the third certificate of occupancy is issued, to initiate the January 23, 2019 (9)
process for public acceptance, and that application must be completed once seventy-five percent of the certificates of occupancy have been issued.
By a 5 to 0 vote on January 2, 2019, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed ordinance amendment, with a caveat that staff and the County Attorney review the ordinance to determine whether a notice provision should be included in the property owners association section of the Code, Section 17-700.03(d), in the event an association fails to maintain its common property.
Mr. Dyjak explained that, currently, if the property owners association fails to live up to its obligations and maintain the streets, the County has the option, through court action, to force the property owners association to bring the streets into compliance, or the County can perform the task and bill the association. The Planning Commission recommended staff determine if the failure to comply notice or a cure period needed to be defined. Mr. Dyjak noted that staff, including County Attorney Miller, determined the current language is sufficient to compel a property owners association into compliance.
Dick Blackwell said he is in favor of the ordinance amendment because County staff currently interprets the ordinance in a reasonable manner. He noted that he is confident the current staff will do so, but he provided some situations where differences of interpretation may occur.
Mr. Miller noted that, if the County indicates the private street must meet certain specifications, the County is deferring to VDOT’s expertise and VDOT will determine whether VDOT specifications are met, not the County. He indicated the ordinance is worded in this manner because residents living along the street may desire that the street be taken into the VDOT system one day. If so, Mr. Miller noted the streets must be built in accordance with VDOT specifications as interpreted by VDOT. He noted there are VDOT specifications, VDOT standards and VDOT regulations, which are each different. Mr. Miller questioned whether the ordinance should be approved on the basis that “County staff will interpret it reasonably” because VDOT will be interpreting the ordinance and applying their rules, rather than County staff providing the interpretations.
Mr. Blackwell expressed concern about private streets being bound by VDOT specifications, standards and regulations so that the County does not have the freedom to make street decisions. Mr. Blackwell reiterated that the current staff does not tend to look at things that way, but future staff may.
Ms. Cooper suggested considering what is currently before the Board and finding out from Mr. Blackwell what he would like staff to review. She said the County does not want any part of the ordinance to be an arbitrary interpretation because no one wins.
Ms. Cooper indicated VDOT subdivision street standards allow reverse-angle parking, but they do not like it. She said VDOT and the County need to come to an agreement so there is consistency between the Staunton District Office and Harrisonburg Residency Office to support what is outlined within VDOT’s subdivision street manual.
Mr. Dyjak stated language is currently in the code as it stands; it was not contemplated as part of the revision but it bears further consideration. The section Mr. Blackwell referenced is specifically for private streets that are to be paved and constructed to VDOT standards. It depends on how “paved and constructed” is defined – whether it is the actual material and sub-grade or whether it includes parking and different turning radii.
Mr. Miller said following Ms. Cooper’s recommendation, the Board can consider adopting the amendment since it deals with other housekeeping issues that need to happen and the Board can instruct staff to consider specifying a distinction between “design or construct” in accordance with particular specifications, standards and regulations over which the County has no control or interpretation.
Mr. Miller reiterated the Board can approve the ordinance, but needs to ensure the County understands the consequences and everyone is comfortable with those consequences. January 23, 2019 (10)
Supervisor Kyger said the consequences should be anticipated before they occur, to the best degree possible. He noted it is prudent for the County to look further at the private street standards within the ordinance.
Administrator King indicated the County needs to clarify what is being discussed because the pavement cross section is different from the shoulder or parking. The County does not want a private developer to develop a property and skimp on the pavement design. If the developer wants the road to meet VDOT standards 20 years later and the structure is not there, the road will need to be rebuilt.
Mr. Miller reiterated the Board can adopt the ordinance amendment with the understanding that staff will continue to refine and improve the language in the standards section of the Code.
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Chairman Breeden closed the public hearing at 7:49 p.m.
Supervisor Chandler thanked Messrs. Blackwell and Nichols for their work on the Skylar & Talli, LLC rezoning. He suggested the Board visit the property and look at the items mentioned. He also noted Mr. Dyjak offered to lead a meeting to address Mr. Bailey’s questions. Supervisor Chandler expressed appreciation for the explanation regarding VDOT and agreed it does not make sense to do something like this when it was not addressed for nearby developments. The County cannot predict what future developments will be on nearby properties so the Board does not need to look at a situation prematurely and make decisions based on that. He noted the crossover might still be a possibility.
Supervisor Chandler made a motion to table REZ18-339, Skylar & Talli, LLC with the caveat that a meeting will be scheduled to address concerns and for the Board to make a site visit. Supervisor Kyger seconded the motion.
Supervisor Cuevas hopes the Board will keep in mind that the design of streets and turnarounds are not just for the residents. He noted there are many rural subdivisions where Fire and Rescue is expected to protect citizens’ property but there is not enough space for fire and rescue equipment to provide that protection.
Carried by vote of 5 to 0, voting recorded as follows: BREEDEN – AYE; CHANDLER – AYE; CUEVAS – AYE; KYGER – AYE; WOLFE-GARRISON – AYE; the Board tabled REZ18-339, Skylar & Talli, LLC, P.O. Box 1039, Harrisonburg, VA 22803, to rezone a 6.302-acre parcel located on the west side of Reservoir Street (Route 710) approximately 100’ north of Fieldale Place from R-3C (General Residential with Conditions) to PMF (Planned Multi-Family). The parcel is identified in the Comprehensive Plan as Mixed Use Center in the Urban Development Area, Tax Map #125-(A)-L160, Election District 3.
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Supervisor Kyger made a motion to approve Ordinance Amendment OA18-343, and the Board directed staff to consider the VDOT standards on private streets to make sure the County is very clear, and make additional changes as necessary based upon that research. Supervisor Chandler seconded the motion.
Supervisor Cuevas said the ability to protect citizens’ property is also impacted by insurance companies as they establish insurance fees to protect the properties.
Mr. Dyjak wanted to clarify whether Supervisor Kyger would entertain the friendly amendment staff requested to Section 17-701.02(c) regarding the timing of when streets are brought into the VDOT system. Supervisor Kyger said he would include that in his motion. Supervisor Chandler seconded the revised motion. January 23, 2019 (11)
Carried by a roll call vote of 5 to 0, voting recorded as follows: BREEDEN – AYE; CHANDLER – AYE; CUEVAS – AYE; KYGER – AYE; WOLFE-GARRISON – AYE; the Board adopted the following ordinance amendment:
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 17-700 AND 17-701 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA:
That Sections 17-700 and 17-701. “Ownership” and “Streets” hereby is amended as follows:
Chapter 17 “Zoning”: Article VII. – Development Standards.
Sec. 17-700.03. - Ownership.
(a) At the time of rezoning approval, all community property, including common area, private streets, and any undeveloped land, shall be under unitary ownership or under unified control.
(b) Organization: A property owners association (POA) shall be established to own, care and maintain all common areas and other common improvements.
(1) The applicant or a designee shall prepare documents which provide at a minimum that the POA shall accept title to any community property, including common area, private streets, common improvements and undeveloped land.
(2) The documents shall establish voting and use rights and shall provide for the collection of dues, levies, or assessments to cover expenses including, but not limited to, tax liabilities, maintenance, insurance, and municipal or state assessments. The POA shall have the authority to acquire a lien upon the property of any of its members in order to secure collection of any amounts due. A residential POA and a commercial POA may be established within the same district.
(c) Ownership and maintenance of common areas and other common improvements; General requirements:
(1) Ownership: All common areas and common improvements shall be dedicated to the POA. No land within privately owned lots shall be considered common areas.
(2) Common Improvements may include, but are not limited to, any of the following: sidewalks, curbs, gutters, culverts and other drainage facilities, stormwater management facilities and private streets.
(3) Covenants: All POAs shall be created by covenants and restrictions recorded among the land records of the County. All such covenants shall include provisions for the maintenance of common areas and common improvements.
(d) If private ownership, including a POA, fails to function as required by the bylaws and covenants, the county is authorized to maintain any of the community property and/or improvements and assess the private ownership accordingly. The costs to maintain any of the common areas and/or improvements maintained by the county shall be recovered from the property owners in the form of a tax lien if not paid by owner. January 23, 2019 (12)
Sec. 17-701. - Streets.
(a) Streets shall be coordinated with the existing or planned streets shown on an approved subdivision plat, approved general development plans, current master plans, and with the major transportation network shown in the comprehensive plan or any other plan adopted by the county.
Sec. 17-701.01. - Street names.
(a) Streets shall be named according to the established procedures set forth in the Road/Street and Subdivision Naming Manual, as amended.
(b) Temporary street identification signs shall be placed at each intersection by the developer prior to any construction beginning in the subdivision. The developer shall contact the agent when temporary signs have been erected. No building permits shall be issued within a subdivision prior to verification by the agent that the signs have been erected. Developer shall be responsible for keeping these signs in place until such time as permanent signs are erected.
(c) Permanent signs conforming to standard county specifications shall be erected by the county at the developer's expense, and the developer shall pay the county for the cost of the signs prior to the agent signing the final plat. If the cost of signs increases, and the funds paid by the developer to the county are insufficient to cover the cost of the signs, the developer shall pay the additional funds prior to the bond being released by the county.
Sec. 17-701.02. - Public streets.
(a) All public streets shall comply with all VDOT regulations and shall become part of the VDOT state-maintained system.
(b) In the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zoning districts, all streets shall be public streets and parcels must front on a public street, except apartment structures and rowhouses in the R-3 zoning district may front on either a public or private street.
(1) If an apartment structure or rowhouse lots have frontage on a public street, access from the public street to the parking lot may be by a private access easement meeting the requirements of fire department access roads as outlined in the Rockingham County Fire Prevention Code and comply with VDOT regulations.
(2) In manufactured home parks in the MH-1 zoning district, no streets shall be public streets. In mixed home subdivisions in the MH-1 zoning district and in all other zoning districts, streets may be public streets or private streets.
(c) Application to have a street accepted into the state secondary highway system shall be completed by the developer and submitted to the county and VDOT no earlier than after the county has issued a certificate of occupancy for at least three (3) structures addressed on said street and no later than after the county has issued certificates of occupancy for seventy-five (75) percent of the structures addressed on said street. The process shall be the same for each street within the development or subdivision in which the developer seeks acceptance into the state secondary highway system.
Sec. 17-701.03. - Private streets.
(a) In manufactured home parks in the MH-1 zoning district, all streets shall be private streets. In the R-1 and R-2 zoning districts, no streets shall be private streets. In the R- 3 zoning district all streets shall be public streets, except that parcels containing apartment structures and rowhouses may front on a either a public or private street. In all other zoning districts, streets may be public streets or private streets.
(1) All private streets in the RR-1 zoning district shall meet the requirements of article VII, with the exception of those requirements in direct conflict with those January 23, 2019 (13)
requirements under section 17-305. In such case, the requirements of section 17- 305 shall control.
(2) All private streets in the MH-1 zoning district shall meet the requirements of article VII, with the exception of those requirements in direct conflict with those requirements under section 17-309. In such case, the requirements of section 17- 309 shall control.
(b) Private streets shall not exceed the maximum grades for local rural roads as defined in the AASHTO manual. Fire & Rescue shall inspect any private streets with grades greater than fifteen (15) percent grade.
(c) All private streets shall be paved and constructed according to VDOT standards and specifications.
(d) Sight distances for all intersections and entrances shall conform to VDOT regulations.
(e) Private streets shall be constructed to ensure proper drainage and adequate base and surface construction capable of supporting imposed loads or fire apparatus as required in chapter 8, fire and protection.
(f) Private streets shall be the responsibility of the developer to construct and maintain until such time as maintenance responsibility is legally passed to a property owners association. Private streets shall be fully constructed at the time maintenance responsibility is transferred.
(g) For the purpose of this chapter, "maintenance of the road" shall be deemed to mean maintenance of the streets, curb, gutter, ditches, stormwater management facilities, utilities, street signs, or other street improvements, including the correction of defects or damages, so as to keep such road open for public usage.
Table 17-701.03. Minimum Private Street Requirements. Vehicles Per Number of Traffic Width of Traffic Number of Parking Lanes Day Lanes Lanes (Optional)
No maximum 1 (One-way traffic only) 12 feet 2
Up to 400 2 10 feet 1*
401 to 3,000 2 11 feet 2*
3,001 to 5,500 2 12 feet 2**
Over 5,500 4 12 feet 2**
* If no curbing is installed, shoulders shall be a minimum of five (5) feet wide. ** If no curbing is installed, shoulders shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet wide.
(h) No streets shall be constructed with a curvature radius of less than one hundred (100) feet measured at the center line.
(i) Shoulders shall be constructed to the same specifications as the street.
(j) Wherever possible, private streets shall intersect private streets at right angles, Private streets shall intersect private streets at angles of not less than sixty (60) degrees, unless approved by the zoning administrator. Intersection curb radii may be twenty-five (25) feet minimum for minor streets, and thirty-five (35) feet minimum for major streets. January 23, 2019 (14)
(k) The intersection of a private street with a public street shall conform to VDOT standards and regulations.
(l) All alleys shall be private and shall meet the standards for private streets with the following exceptions:
(1) Alleys may be permitted for residential and service vehicle access only. Alleys shall have a pavement width of no less than ten (10) feet. No on-street parking shall be permitted on the alley.
(2) Alleys constructed in a development project shall be designed and constructed based on sound engineering principles to be practical and functional and shall be certified as such by an engineer.
Sec. 17-701.04. - Connectivity.
(a) To facilitate the appropriate movement of pedestrian and automobile traffic, the roads and streets in each development project shall provide sufficient connections in multiple directions, to multiple properties, and, if applicable, to local and higher order roadways.
(b) Proposed streets shall be constructed to the boundary line of every adjoining property where an existing street terminates at the property line, where a future street is planned to terminate at the property line, and to multiple directions within urban growth areas designated in the comprehensive plan or any other plan adopted by the county.
(c) In the compact area, streets shall be interconnected in a system of blocks. Not more than twenty (20) percent of the total number of blocks in the project may exceed a total of two thousand (2,000) feet in total perimeter length, measured from the centerline of the street.
(d) In the suburban area, networks of streets, sidewalks, and multi-use paths shall provide direct pedestrian movement throughout the development and to adjoining property.
(e) In the rural area, roadways shall provide connections to adjoining properties or streets in varying directions.
(f) Road construction may be phased, but connectivity requirements shall be met at full build-out.
(g) Exceptions.
(1) The connectivity standards may be reduced by the zoning administrator where constrained by one (1) or more the following features:
a. Railroad tracks;
b. Limited access highway;
c. An existing navigable river or a standing body of water with a depth greater than four (4) feet under normal conditions;
d. Jurisdictional wetlands;
e. Terrain grades in excess of twenty (20) percent; and
f. Government-owned property with restrictions upon development such as military installations; parks, as defined, and in existence prior to the submission of the development proposal for the network addition; and land under conservation easements recognized by the county. January 23, 2019 (15)
Sec. 17-701.05. - Dead-end streets, public and private.
(a) All dead-end streets shall terminate in a VDOT approved cul-de-sac that meets the standards of the VDOT Road Design Manual and is approved by the fire marshal.
(b) Dead-end streets shall not be less than two hundred (200) feet in length.
(c) The length shall be measured from the end of the cul-de-sac to the closest intersection, which provides a means of egress from the development project, either directly or indirectly (see figure 1).
(d) Dead-end streets shall connect to a through street that provides a direct means of egress (see figure 1).
Figure 1
(Not permitted)
(Permitted)
Through Street (e) Dead-end streets greater than eight hundred (800) feet in length shall be allowed if the following conditions are met:
(1) Approval in writing, by the fire marshal, VDOT, and director of public works;
(2) An easement from the turnaround to another street to provide a looped water system or the system is otherwise looped, unless otherwise approved by the director of public works.
This ordinance shall be effective from the 23rd day of January, 2019.
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Supervisor Cuevas said he understands Supervisor Kyger means well in the conservation of space, but indicated saving land by building 200 apartments results in more schoolchildren per acre. He also noted some people do not get along well living in close proximity to neighbors, and said the manner in which owners manage their property (whether they allow smoking and pets; how well they enforce the regulations) affects the appearance of the apartment complex.
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ADJOURNMENT.
Chairman Breeden declared the meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
______, Chairman STAFF REPORT: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT February 13, 2019 DEPARTMENT
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
• Request to draft ordinance to require applicants/agents to provide plans and plats in digital files prior to obtaining Zoning Administrator’s signature. • Request to amend the ordinance to allow for cemeteries that are on the same parcel as a church or on property adjoining the church property to be considered accessory to the church and be permitted by right rather than by special use permit.
PROJECTS AND REPORTS
2018 POPULATION ESTIMATES (Rhonda Cooper)
On January 28, the Weldon Cooper Center released Virginia’s 2018 population estimates. The table below compares Rockingham, Harrisonburg, and the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Metropolitan Area to its neighbors at four points in time: 2007, 2010, 2017, and 2018.
Even during and after the economic downturn, which began in December of 2007 and “officially” ended in June 2009 (https://www.history.com/topics/21st-century/recession), Rockingham’s population grew, and has continued to grow, with a growth rate ranging from .3% to 1.2% over the 12-year period from 2007 to 2018. In Harrisonburg, with 2018 being the exception, when the City experienced a slight 83-person or .2% decline, Harrisonburg’s population increase ranged from .9% to 3.2% annually over the same 12-year period.
Population: 2007, 2010, 2017, and 2018
2007-2018 2010 Census-2018 2017-2018 2007 2010 2017 2018 Numeric Percent Numeric Percent Numeric Percent Locality Estimate Census Estimate Estimate Change Change Change Change Change Change Rockingham 73,925 76,314 80,666 81,422 7,497 10.1% 5,108 6.7% 756 0.9% Harrisonburg 45,752 48,914 54,689 54,606 8,854 19.4% 5,692 11.6% -83 -0.2% Harrisonburg- Rockingham 119,677 125,228 135,355 136,028 16,351 13.7% 10,800 8.6% 673 0.5% Metropolitan Area Augusta 72,831 73,750 75,013 75,254 2,423 3.3% 1,504 2.0% 241 0.3% Waynesboro 20,318 21,006 21,955 22,285 1,967 9.7% 1,279 6.1% 330 1.5% Staunton 23,005 23,746 24,761 24,972 1,967 8.6% 1,226 5.2% 211 0.9% Staunton-Augusta- Waynesboro 116,154 118,502 121,729 122,511 6,357 5.5% 4,009 3.4% 782 0.6% Metropolitan Area Shenandoah 41,077 41,993 42,525 42,940 1,863 4.5% 947 2.3% 415 1.0% Page 23,974 24,042 23,665 23,833 -141 -0.6% -209 -0.9% 168 0.7% Rockbridge 22,313 22,307 22,596 22,539 226 1.0% 232 1.0% -57 -0.3%
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I-81 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PLAN (Rhonda Cooper & Bradford Dyjak)
Following the Commonwealth Transportation Board’s (CTB) approval of the I-81 Improvement Plan, state legislators along the corridor submitted a total of six discrete bills at the beginning of the General Assembly session heat would implement projects identified in the Improvement Plan. Of those initial six bills, two remain as matching Senate and House bills to study tolling and regional gas and sales tax levies to fund $2.2 billion in projects. Senate Bill 1716 and House Bill 2718 also create an I-81 Committee to advise the CTB on implementation of tolls and projects. The Committee would include the chairs of the five Planning District Commissions in the I-81 Corridor. In their amended forms, neither bill provides a dedicated source of revenue, but both would establish a dedicated I-81 Corridor Improvement Fund. Senate Bill 1716 passed the Senate on February 5th and House Bill 2718 passed a House of Delegates vote and was referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation for consideration on February 6th.
Of the $2.2 billion of proposed improvements identified in the Improvement Plan, $838.1 million would be spent on improvements in the VDOT Staunton District, including widening projects, extending acceleration and deceleration lanes, and new truck-climbing lanes.
The attached presentation prepared by Nick Donohue, Deputy Secretary of Transportation, dated December 4, 2018, provides an overview of individual improvements and financing options.
CENTRAL SHENANDOAH PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION’S DIRECTOR’S REPORT (Rhonda Cooper)
At the CSPDC Commissioners’ meeting on February 4, Executive Director Bonnie Riedesel provided the attached summary of recent projects and activities.
SMART SCALE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED (Rhonda Cooper)
The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) proposed funding scenarios for proposed 2018 Smart Scale Program projects on January 15. The recommended funding scenario includes the Route 11 N sidewalk, at a cost of $3,037,558. This project scored second highest in the VDOT Staunton District.
The next step is for the Staunton District’s CTB representative, Dixon Whitworth, to consider the selections as well as the remaining $765,260 in the district grant fund. The CTB will also deliberate on how to assign the $27.4 million of unallocated high priority program funds. Draft selections will be presented to the public at the spring SYIP meetings in March/April, then finalized with adoption of the SYIP in June.
The transportation project applications that were not funded are: • US 33 & Rt. 620 Turn Lanes- extend eastbound left turn lane of US 33 at intersection with Rt. 620 (Indian Trail Road), and install right turn lane on Rt. 620; and • VA 276 @ VA 253 Left Lanes- install left turn lanes on northbound and southbound VA 276 (Cross Keys Road) at intersection with VA 253.
U.S. 11 (SOUTH VALLEY PIKE) & RT. 704 (CECIL WAMPLER ROAD) IMPROVEMENTS (Rhonda Cooper & Bradford Dyjak)
Following the VDOT’s December 6, 2018 public hearing on this project, County staff submitted a letter to VDOT with its design recommendations. County staff has been meeting with VDOT Staunton District representatives to discuss the submitted comments.
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ROCKINGHAM BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RBAC) (Bradford Dyjak)
The Committee met January 24th to finalize its application for the League of American Bicyclists’ (LAB) Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC), review the annual report and discuss priorities for 2019. The committee began preparation of its Annual Report and Work Plan to submit to the Board of Supervisors and will finalizer at the Committee’s next regular meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 21st.
ROCKINGHAM STORMWATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Lisa Koerner Perry)
The Stormwater Committee met on January 14, 2019 to further discuss the Phase 2 proposal from the Timmons Group for further study and engineering on a potential stormwater basin in the upstream Lake Shenandoah watershed. Also discussed were possible funding mechanisms for any type of mitigation undertaken. The committee requested further analysis and information from county staff regarding three separate mitigation options: (1) Construction of the previously mentioned stormwater basin, (2) infrastructure improvements including culvert and ditch work, and (3) property acquisition of impacted structures. The committee is set to reconvene in late February to discuss options and possibly present a recommendation to the Board subsequently.
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY ROAD PROJECTS (Casey Armstrong/Pete Kesecker)
Massanetta Springs Road Improvement:
The project consist of widening and regrade of Massanetta Springs Rd (SR 687) from Route 33 to 0.59 miles South on Massanetta Springs Road, to include 12 feet thru lanes at both directions, left turn lane at Quarles Court intersection and widening at Route 33 intersection to provide additional turn lane in the future. The project also includes relocation of public water main to avoid conflicts with proposed utilities. Roadway widening and shoulder work are included, along with curb and gutter, drainage, underdrain, signing and pavement marking, water main, and other improvements.
• A&J Excavating was awarded the contract for construction with Notice to Proceed – 1/10/19 and Contract completion date – 10/11/19. • Phase 1 of construction requires complete road closure from just south of Forest Oaks Lane to +/-300 yards south of Preston Lake entrance starting Feb. 18, 2019 through May 2019. • Meeting between the County, the Contractor, and the engineer was held with the State Police, Sheriff’s Office, F&R and Rock. Co. schools to discuss the road closure and detour route. • Impacted neighborhoods will be notified. • A map of the detour route and dates of closure will be provided to the media
Crowe Drive extension Road Improvement:
The project consist of widening of approx. 1,100 f.t of 2-lane existing private roadway (Existing Crowe Drive) to 3 lanes beginning at Cecil Wampler Road and construction of approx. 3,600 ft. of new 3-lane roadway with the termination at a cul-de-sac. The sum of the entire 4,700 ft. of roadway will be part of the secondary road system. Roadway construction will include earthwork, grading, stone, pavement, drainage, signage and pavement marking, and other improvements. Roadway construction will exclude public utility installation (water & sewer and electric)
• A&J Excavating was awarded the contract for construction with Notice to Proceed – 1/23/19 and Contract completion date – 6/26/19.
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VA 42 Bicycle and Buggy Lane Extension:
• VDOT has agreed to provide design/engineering services for this “no-plan” project, starting after Jan. 1, 2019. • Projected start date is 5/1/19
EMERGENCY CALL CENTER CAD/DMS VENDOR SELECTION (Kendrick Smith) Rockingham County GIS staff, along with the City of Harrisonburg, finalized the update of our data in order to convert the ECC CAD/DMS system over to the new Tyler system. The County has submitted its final data sets to Tyler, who has commenced project implementation.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS
PLANNING COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT (Bradford Dyjak) At its January 2nd regular meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed its Annual Report and recommended that staff forward the attached report to the Board.
The Planning Commission heard the following items at its February 5th regular meeting:
Comments/ Item Description Recommendations Bill Neff, 3570 N. Valley Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 to rezone a 17.453-acre parcel on the west side of Kratzer Road (Route 753) at its intersection with Pulses Hill Lane (Route 908) from A-2 (General Agricultural) zoning district to REZ19-004 Approval 2/5/19. I-1C (Industrial) district with conditions. The parcel is identified in the Comprehensive Plan as Industrial in an Urban Growth Area, Tax Map Parcel #94-(A)-L110, Election District #2
Partners Development, Inc., 859 Cottontail Trail, Mt. Crawford, VA 22841, is Motion to recommend requesting an amendment to the existing approved proffers on a 25.704- approval failed 2-3 on acre parcel located on the north and west sides of White Oak Drive 1/2/19; REZ18-273 approximately 700' west of Walnut Creek Drive. The parcel is zoned R2C Pending before Board; (Medium Density Residential with Conditions) and is identified in the applicant has been Comprehensive Plan as Community Residential in the Urban Growth Area. Tax granted postponement Map #107-(A)-L166, Election District #2. of 2/13/19 hearing.
SCAKL, LC, 4125 Tanners Court, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 is requesting to amend an existing approved Master Plan totaling approximately 56 acres by adding 6 lots within the Meadowbrook Subdivision located at N. Valley Pike REZ18-360 Tabled 1/2/19. (US 11) at its intersection with Suffolk Drive. The parcel is zoned R-5 (Planned Neighborhood) identified in the Comprehensive Plan as Mixed Use Center in the Urban Growth Area, Tax Map #95E-(A)-L55B, Election District 2.
Cosner Investments, LLC, P.O. Box 609, Broadway, VA 22815, is requesting to rezone a 5.9 acre-portion of a 10-acre parcel located on the southeast side of Boyers Road (Route 704) approximately 0.5 mile south of Stone Spring Road REZ18-361 Tabled 1/2/19. (VA 280) from A-2 (General Agricultural) to PMF (Planned Multi-Family). The parcel is identified in the Comprehensive Plan as Community Residential in the Urban Development Area, Tax Map #125-(A)-L220B, Election District 3.
Community Development Department Report Page 4 of 10 COUNTY-INITIATED AMENDMENTS
1. Request and Reason: While working on the supplemental standards and changes to some of the districts, it was found that the A-1 and A-2 Districts allow almost all of the same uses. It therefore seems it is not necessary to have two agricultural districts. Staff is requesting to be allowed to study this further to determine if we could change the zoning ordinance to have only one agricultural district. If that is done, we would also need to make some changes to the Subdivision Ordinance for agricultural divisions.
Status: On August 23, 2017, the Board authorized County staff to move forward with this study. At this time staff is reviewing the A-1 and A-2 uses to evaluate and compare distinction of uses and ensure consistency.
2. Request and Reason: While working on a proposed project for Spotswood Trail, the question arose as to why buffering is required to adjoining properties across a 4-lane road. This would also include roads such as I-81 if buffering is required as written in our ordinance at this time. Staff requested the Board authorize the study of the buffering requirements with special emphasis placed on major road networks.
Status: On January 10, 2018, the Board authorized County staff to move forward with this study. Staff has since commenced the process of reviewing all buffering standards and prepared a comparative analysis for Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors consideration during autumn.
3. Request and Reason: Currently in the Subdivision Ordinance, the County has specific requirements regarding septic approvals. These items were added to the Ordinance following meetings with the Health Department. However, in many recent cases, when individuals talk with the Health Department regarding these requirements, they are being told that those are County regulations, not State (Health Department) regulations. Staff requests to revisit these requirements to determine if these requirements should be changed to reflect the State regulations.
Status: On April 11, 2018, the Board authorized County staff to move forward with this study.
4. Request and Reason: OA18-343 - With increased requests for rowhouse developments and several questions from developers, staff requested to re-evaluate the rowhouse regulations that currently require all lots to be on a state-maintained road. Additionally, in looking at rowhouse regulations, staff requested to be permitted to look at the number of units per acre rather than lot size.
Status: On May 23, 2018, the Board authorized County staff to move forward with this study. The Board adopted OA18-343 at its January 23, 2019 regular meeting where it further authorized staff to review the standards for private streets under Sec. 17-701.03.
5. Request and Reason: The sign ordinance is difficult to understand and does not support the current needs of the County’s development style. The planned districts require a sign plan to be presented at the time of the rezoning request, but it is difficult for developers to include specific, detailed sign information in the master plan when at the time of rezoning approval. The developer often does not know who the prospects will be, particularly for industrial or commercial properties. The ordinance also needs to be made more user-friendly.
Status: On December 12, 2018, the Board authorized County staff to evaluate and recommend revisions as needed.
Community Development Department Report Page 5 of 10 6. Request and Reason: In the pre-2014 zoning ordinance, the maximum permitted height of primary structures in industrial zoning districts was 60 feet, with the ability to ask for a special use permit for any height over 60 feet. In the current ordinance, the height is 45 feet, with the ability to request a special use permit for taller structures. Many of the County’s industrial sites include primary structures that are much taller than 45 feet. Staff recommends the primary industrial building height be reconsidered.
Status: On December 12, 2018, the Board authorized County staff to evaluate and recommend revisions.
7. Request and Reason: Due to changes in the development market since the creation of the Planned Medical and Research (PMR) zoning district, staff recommends reevaluating it to ensure it meets current needs.
Status: On December 12, 2018, the Board authorized County staff to evaluate and recommend revisions, as needed. Staff has commenced internal research and review of the ordinance and preparing a report and recommendation to the Planning Commission at its March 5th meeting.
UPCOMING PUBLIC HEARINGS
February 13, 2019 Board of Supervisors 6:00 p.m.
Agricultural & Forestal Districts
None.
Special Use Permits
SUP18-369 Saied Asfa (Asfa Plastic Surgery), 1502 Brookhaven Drive, Rockingham 22801 for a medical office and medical spa on property located on the southeast side of Brookhaven Drive (Route 1180) and Port Republic Road (Route 253), Election District #3, zoned R-3. Tax Map #125G-(12)-8.
Rezoning- Not Involving a Public Hearing
None.
Rezoning- Requiring a Public Hearing
None.
Ordinance Amendments
None.
Community Development Department Report Page 6 of 10 PRIORITY PROJECTS UNDERWAY BY STAFF
Projects Lead Person Status Target Date Consultant’s draft plan is under Rhonda & internal staff review. VDOT review Urban Development Area (UDA) Plan Summer 2019 Bradford will follow. Public review and comment to commence thereafter.
Rockingham Bicycle Advisory Next meeting tentatively scheduled Bradford Ongoing Committee (RBAC) March 21, 2019.
Ongoing Review/Tasks Lead Person Status 17 deeds under review as of 2/5/19: 8 pending review, 9 Deed Review Diane awaiting revision. 63 active complaints, 22 cases pending legal action as of Violations Kelly 2/5/19 Site Plans & Subdivisions Pete 8 site plans and 3 subdivisions under review as of 2/4/19 Subdivision Ordinance Variances Diana 0 requests sunder review, as of 2/1/19 Zoning Variances Diana 1 request under review, as of 2/1/19 Zoning Appeals Diana 0 requests under review, as of 2/1/19 Home Occupation Permits Diana 0 permit requests under review, as of 2/1/19 Home Business Permits Diana 0 permit requests under review, as of 2/1/19 Special Use Permits Diana 3 permit requests under review, as of 2/1/19 Special Entertainment Permits Diana 0 permit requests under review, as of 2/1/19 Rezoning Bradford 6 rezoning requests under review, as of 1/28/19 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Bradford 0 requests under review, as of 1/28/19 Permits and Fees Processed Joe 541 total transactions for month of January 2019 1148 inspections conducted during January 2019 Building Inspections Joe (averaged 57.40 inspections per day) Building Plans Joe 31 plans under review, as of February 5, 2019 Environmental (E&S/Stormwater) 16 plans under review / 35 approved and awaiting permit Lisa Plan Review issuance as of 2/5/2019
Environmental Inspections Lisa 629 inspections conducted in January 2019
Addressing Structures Kendrick 36 new structures addressed in January 2019
Naming of New Roads Kendrick 5 new roads named in January 2019
Community Development Department Report Page 7 of 10 REQUESTS TABLED BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION(S) Date Election Year Tabled File Applicant Request Tabled District Silver Lake Bed & 2018 Dec. 12 SUP18-218 Event Center 2 Breakfast, LLC
REZONING REQUEST(S) Year Date Election File Applicant Request Tabled Tabled District Rezone a 6.302-acre parcel from R-3C 2019 Jan. 23 REZ18-339 Skylar & Talli, LLC. (General Residential with Conditions) to 3 PMF (Planned Multi-Family).
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PERSONNEL
Filled Positions- 21 Department Director (Casey Armstrong) Deputy Department Director (Rhonda Cooper)
ADMINISTRATIVE Administrative Assistant (vacant)
PERMIT INTAKE & PROCESSING Permit Specialist II (Amanda Thomas) Permit Specialist II (Kelley Ann Weatherholtz) Permit Specialist II (Kayla Woods)
BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT Building Official (Joe Shifflett) Deputy Building Official (Jay Carter) Electrical Inspector (J.N. Riddel) Building Inspector (Ricky Davis) Building Inspector (Danny Mason) Building Inspector (Ben Terry) Building Inspector (Josh Haugh)
LAND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW Development Plan Manager (Pete Kesecker)
PLANNING: SHORT- AND LONG-RANGE Director of Planning (Bradford Dyjak) Senior Planner (vacant)
ZONING Zoning Administrator (Diana Stultz) Deputy Zoning Administrator (Diane Lepkowski) Code Compliance Officer (Kelly Getz)
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS GIS Specialist (Mark Rathke) GIS Technician (Kendrick Smith)
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Environment and Land Use Manager (Lisa Perry) Stormwater Management Program Administrator (Adam Hancock) Environmental Inspector (vacant)
Community Development Department Report Page 9 of 10 STAFF DIRECTORY
Name Job Title Office Number Mobile Number Casey Armstrong Director Community Development 564-3031 578-2353 Jay Carter Deputy Building Official 564-3046 578-1120 Deputy Director Community Rhonda Cooper 564-3033 271-5061 Development Rick Davis Building Inspector N/A 830-8018 Bradford Dyjak Director of Planning 564-1513 578-2659 Kelly Getz Code Compliance Officer 564-6063 810-5024 Economic Development & Tourism Josh Gooden 574-1896 Coordinator Josh Haugh Building Inspector N/A 607-9535 Stormwater Management Program Adam Hancock 564-1529 271-6523 Administrator Pete Kesecker Development Plan/Project Manager 564-5074 271-2952 Vacant Environmental Inspector 564-3047 607-3665 Diane Lepkowski Deputy Zoning Administrator 564-3037 578-1126 Danny Mason Building Inspector N/A 578-3515 Lisa Perry Environment & Land Use Manager 564-6095 271-8760
Mark Rathke GIS Specialist 564-5076 N/A JN Riddel Building Inspector N/A 578-1121 Joe Shifflett Building Official 564-3041 578-1558 Kendrick Smith GIS Technician 564-3029 830-5811 Diana Stultz Zoning Administrator 564-3032 830-8017 Ben Terry Building Inspector N/A 578-1123 Amanda Thomas Permit Specialist II 564-3038 N/A Kelley Ann Weatherholtz Permit Specialist II 564-3040 N/A Kayla Woods Permit Specialist II 564-6024 N/A
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Executive Director’s Report February 4, 2019
Chesapeake Bay WIP III: DEQ has awarded the CSPDC (along with the other 14 Bay PDCs) $21,500 in planning funds to provide technical and administrative assistance to their respective local governments on Phase III of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan. These funds will allow for continued momentum of operations, discussions and relationships with local governments and stakeholders for another 8-month period.
Bath-Highland Network Authority: On January 10th, the Bath-Highland Network Authority held its first organizational meeting. With the assistance of the CSPDC, the Authority was created last year to facilitate the provision for access to affordable high-speed data, internet, and telecommunications services for the citizens and businesses in the two counties. The Authority is made of up of two representatives from Bath County, two representatives from Highland County, and one representative from the Town of Monterey. The CSPDC provides support to the Authority and acts as the fiscal agent and Secretary/Treasurer to the Authority.
VAPDC Winter Conference: The Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions (VAPDC) will hold its annual winter conference in Richmond on January 31-February 1. The annual event is held in conjunction with Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) Local Government Day. As part of this year’s conference, VAPDC will host a 50th Anniversary celebration reception with exhibits of the 21 PDCs from around the Commonwealth. I serve on the on the VAPDC Board of Directors and chair the Program Committee for the Association.
Bath Housing Study: In December, Bath County was awarded a $20,000 Community Impact Grant from the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA). Funding will be used to conduct a county-wide housing needs assessment and market analysis report. The study will identify ways to enhance and expand opportunities for affordable, workforce housing in the County. The County is currently establishing a Project Team to oversee the project. The CSPDC will provide grant administration and management services for the project.
SMART SCALE Recommended Projects: The Secretary of Transportation has released its preliminary funding scenario for SMART SCALE Round 3. Our localities, MPOs, and the CSPDC submitted 35 applications in Round 3. Nine of the 35 projects were proposed for funding totaling $14.7 million.
GO Virginia: The Go Virginia Region 8 Council is planning a set of workshops in mid-March. These workshops are designed to assist localities and other potential applicants in the region to prepare successful GO Virginia applications and to develop a pipeline of projects that meet the goals of GO Virginia.
HOME Funds Awarded: The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has awarded $75,000 to the CSPDC for its First-Time Homebuyer Program for calendar year 2019. These funds will be used to provide down payment assistance and loan closing costs for approximately eight first-time, low- to moderate-income homebuyers. Since its inception in early 2000, this program has served approximately 250 people in our region. The CSPDC partners with lenders and housing providers in the area to identify eligible homebuyers.
F2F Affair: On March 5th, the Farm2Fork Affair expo will be held at the Rockingham County Fair Grounds. The Farm2Fork Affair is a one-day event that connects Shenandoah Valley farmers, producers and makers with large-scale consumers throughout Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. Buyers from restaurants, schools, hospitals, lodging and retail will have an opportunity to meet our farmers; sample their local products and establish new business partnerships that lead to increased sales for our local producers.
CSPDC Job Positions: Two new employees have been hired and started work on Jan. 2nd. They are: Rachel Salatin, Fields of Gold Agritourism Coordinator and Zach Beard, Transportation Planner. The Transit Manager position is still open.
50th Anniversary: We have officially kicked off our 50th anniversary and will be celebrating the CSPDC’s accomplishments throughout the year. In each issue of our monthly newsletter, we will journey back in time with an article about the past projects and programs. We will also be asking each of our member jurisdictions to adopt a resolution commending the CSPDC on its 50th anniversary and in September, a special 50th anniversary celebration is planned.
Phone System: The CSPDC has recently replaced its phone system and has approximately 25 used phones that it wishes to dispose of. If any locality or organization would like the phones, please let us know. Rockingham County Planning Commission 2018 Annual Report
January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018
Under Section 15.2-2221.5 of the Code of Virginia, the local planning commission is charged with the duty of making an annual report to the governing body concerning the operation of the commission and the status of planning within the jurisdiction. In compliance with this requirement, the following report reviews the activities of the Rockingham County Planning Commission during 2018.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
The members of the Commission are: Brent Trumbo Election District 1 Rodney Burkholder Election District 2 Bill Loomis Election District 3 David Rees, Chair Election District 4 Keith Sheets, Vice Chair Election District 5
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS
The Commission held twelve public meetings, participated in three joint work sessions, and several site visits.
All regular meetings of the Planning Commission commenced at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month, except the November meeting, which was held the day after Election Day:
January 2 July 3 February 6 August 7 March 6 September 4 April 3 October 2 May 1 November 7 (Wednesday) June 5 December 4
The Commission set the same inclement weather policy used by the Board of Supervisors.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Agricultural and Forestal Districts
The Commission reviews and recommends requests for additions and removals of parcels from the seven Agricultural and Forestal Districts (AFD). There were no requests or renewals of existing districts conducted in 2018.
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Ordinance Amendments
Seven ordinance amendments were reviewed by the Planning Commission and ultimately approved by the Board of Supervisors. One ordinance is under review, and will be presented to the Commission in January 2019. A list of the 2018 ordinance amendments is attached.
Rezoning Requests
Twenty-seven rezoning requests were reviewed by the County. The Board of Supervisors approved eighteen requests and tabled one. Three requests were withdrawn by the applicant. Three requests are under review and will be presented to the Commission in early 2019, while two additional requests have been tabled by the Commission. A list of the rezoning requests for 2018 is attached.
SPECIAL PROJECT
Stone Spring Urban Development Area Plan
Bill Loomis and David Rees are serving on the 13-member advisory committee for the Stone Spring Urban Development Area Plan (UDA) project. The County was awarded a $65,000 planning grant through VDOT’s Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment to create an area plan and recommendations for zoning ordinance amendments to facilitate the implementation of the plan, for the existing Stone Spring UDA located southeast of the City. The consultants for the planning grant are Michael Baker International and Renaissance Group.
The consultant presented possible development options at four emerging activity areas: Cross Roads, Stone Port, Stone Ridge, and Boyers Crossing. A draft plan submitted by the consultant is under staff review and scheduled for routing to the Virginia Department of Transportation, stakeholders and the advisory committee during the first quarter of 2019. Upon receiving input from those organizations, the committee would then recommend a final draft for public review and hearings by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors later in 2019.
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2018 Planning Commission Actions – Ordinance Amendments
Date Entered Project Number Project Name Public Notice Summary Status 12/11/2017 PLOA20170000317 Amendment OA17-606 Amendment to the Rockingham County Code, Chapter 17 (Zoning), Approval to Table 17- Table 17-606 (Land Use and Zoning Table) to add sports complex as a permitted 2/5/18 606 use with supplemental standards (P*) in the I-1 zoning district. BOS approved 12/11/2017 PLOA20170000318 Amendment OA17-318 Amendment to the Rockingham County Code, Chapter 17 (Zoning), Approval to Table 17- Table 17-806.01 (Area, Setback, and Height Standards - Conventional to reduce 2/5/18 806-01 the setbacks in the RR-1 zoning district as follows: BOS approved Single-family detached dwellings and manufactured homes reduce minimum side setback from 35' to 15' and minimum rear setback from 35' to 25'; accessory structures which are 580 sq. ft. or less of floor area, reduce minimum side setback from 35' to 5' and minimum rear setback from 35' to 5'; and accessory structures which are more than 580 sq. ft. of floor area, reduce side setback from 35' to 15' and minimum rear setback from 35' to 25'. 03/12/2018 PLOA20180000084 Sec. 17-603 OA18-084 Amendment to the Rockingham County Code, Chapter 17 (Zoning), Approved Special Uses Section 17-603. Special Uses to remove the findings of fact required by the Board 5/1/18 of Supervisors in granting or denying special use permits. BOS Approved 04/12/2018 PLOA20180000119 Sec. 17- OA18-119 Amendment to the Rockingham County Code, Chapter 17 (Zoning), Approved 1003.02(a) & Section 17-1003.02(a) and (b) Board of supervisors hearing and action clarifying 5/1/18 (b) Board consideration on whether or not to grant a special use permit. BOS Approved 04/23/2018 PLOA20180000129 Section 17- OA18-129 Amendment to the Rockingham County Code, Chapter 17 (Zoning Approved 607 Event Ordinance), Section 17-607 (Supplemental standards for certain land uses) to 6/5/18 center state that the owner of the property or the manager must be present on the BOS approved property during an event unless associated with a farm winery. 05/09/2018 PLOA20180000143 Section 17- OA18-243 Amendment to the Rockingham County Code, Chapter 17, (Zoning), Denial 6/5/18 607 Mini- Section 17-607 Supplemental standards for some land uses to remove item E BOS approved storage under mini-storage facility, which now requires that in the A-1 and A-2 zoning districts, storage shall only occur within an agricultural structure at least three (3) years old. 11/14/2018 PLOA20180000340 Article II, OA18-340 Amendment to the Rockingham County Code, Chapter 17 (Zoning), Approved Section Article II. Definition of Terms, Section 17-201 Definitions generally to amend the 12/4/18 201.00 definition of Medical Office or clinic to include medical spa that is associated with BOS pending Definitions that medical practice.
2018 Planning Commission Actions – Rezonings Date Project Project Name Site Public Notice Summary Planning Entered Number Area Commission Status 11/21/2017 PLREZ2017-302 Joseph Burkholder 0.923 REZ17-302 Joseph Burkholder, 4012 Limestone Lane, Dayton VA 22821, to Approved rezone a .923-acre portion of a 2.171-acre parcel, located on the north side of 1/2/18 the intersection of Limestone Lane (Rt. 737) and Mason St (Rt. 257), from A-2, General Agricultural, to B-2, Neighborhood Business. This area is identified as Mixed Use in the Comprehensive Plan. Tax map # 122-(A)-L139, Election district #2. 11/22/2017 PLREZ2017-305 Latitude Properties 7.593 REZ17-305 Latitude Properties, Inc., 14 Hillside Drive, Wheat Ridge, CO Approved Inc. 80215, to rezone 7.238 acres located on the east side of North East Side 1/2/18 Highway (Rt. 340), approximately 0.8 mile south of Red Brush Rd. (Rt. 607) from A2-General Agricultural to MH1- Mixed Home. This area is identified as Agricultural Reserve in the Comprehensive Plan. Tax map #115-(A)-L165. Election district #5. 11/29/2017 PLREZ2017-308 Paul A Dovel 1.595 REZ17-308 Paul A. Dovel, III, PO Box 253, Shenandoah VA 22849, request Approved to rezone 1.595 acres located on the south side of Spotswood Trail (Rt. 33) 1/2/18 approximately 0.2 mile east of Mt. Olivet Church Rd. (Rt. 644), from B1-C, General Business with Conditions to B1-C, General Business with Conditions. (Requesting to add one additional use on properties.) This area is identified as Community Residential and is within the McGaheysville Urban Growth Area in the Comprehensive Plan. Tax Map # 129-(6)-L2 and 129-(6)-L3, Election District #5 12/11/2017 PLREZ2017-316 Bill V. Neff 14.306 REZ17-316 Bill V. Neff, 3570 North Valley Pike, Harrisonburg VA 22802, to Approved rezone a 14.306 acre portion of a 32.759 acre parcel, located on the west side 1/2/18 of Kratzer Rd. (Rt. 753) approximately 1200' north of Pulses Hill Lane (Rt. 908), from A2-General Agricultural to I-1C, General Industrial with conditions. The comprehensive plan identifies this area as industrial. Tax map # 94-(A)- L110, Election District #2. 12/22/2017 PLREZA2017-329 Mildred Baum Farm 32 REZA17-329 Durwood Michael, 2340 South Main St., Harrisonburg VA 22801, Approved Division to rezone the R-1, Low Density Residential portion of a 32.125-acre property 2/6/18 located at the end of Town Reservoir Lane (private), approximately 1000' east of Forestville Rd. (Rt. 42), to A1-Prime Agricultural. The Comprehensive Plan identifies this area as Agricultural Reserve. Election District 1. 12/27/2017 PLREZP2017-330 Sunnyside 28 REZ17-330 Sunnyside Retirement Community, 566 E. Market St., Harrisonburg VA Approved Retirement 22801, to rezone a 27.11-acre portion of a 46.994-acre parcel, located on the east side 2/6/18 Community - of Massanetta Springs Dr. (Rt. 687) approximately 0.6 mile north of Shen Lake Drive Master Plan (Rt. 689)from R-2, Medium Density Residential, to R-5, Planned Neighborhood and amend the master plan. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the area for Community Amendment Residential development. Tax map #126-(A)-L44B, Election District 3. 12/29/2017 PLREZR2017-334 Rockingham 4 REZ17-334, Rockingham County, 20 E. Gay St., Harrisonburg VA 22802 Approved County request to rezone a 4-acre portion of tax map #142-(A)-L89, located on the 2/6/18 south side of Three Springs Road (Rt. 650) approximately 3000' west of Power Dam road (Rt. 651), from A-1, Prime Agricultural, to S-1, Public Service. (For public water treatment facility/well.) In the Comprehensive Plan the property is shown as Agricultural Reserve. Election District 5. 01/23/2018 PLREZC2018-011 Randy Cosner 2 REZ18-011 Randy Cosner, PO Box 609, Broadway VA 22815, to rezone a Approved 1.546-acre parcel located on the northwest side of Boyers Rd. (Rt. 704) 4/3/18 approximately 350 feet north of Cullison Court (Rt. 1013), from A2 (General Agricultural) to R3 (General Residential). The Comprehensive Plan identifies the area as Mixed Use Center. Tax map #125-(A)-L223B. Election District 3. 02/28/2018 PLREZP2018-056 Gary Sandridge 54 REZ18-056 Gary Sandridge (HABU Development), 116 East Point Rd., Elkton Approved VA 22827, to rezone a 53.773-acre parcel located on the north and south sides 4/3/18 of Island Ford Rd. (Rt. 649) approximately 800 feet southeast of McGaheysville Rd. (Rt. 996), from A2 (General Agricultural) to PSF (Planned Single Family). The Comprehensive Plan identifies the area as Residential within the Urban Growth Boundary. Tax map #142A2-(A)-L5. Election District 5. 02/28/2018 PLREZP2018-057 Tan Bark Lane LLC 75 REZ18-057 Tan Bark Lane LLC, 4901 Crowe Drive, Mt. Crawford VA 22841, Approved to rezone a total of 75.11 acres located on the west side of Pear St. (Rt. 922) 6/5/18 approximately 0.15 mile southwest of Erickson Ave. (Rt. 726), from A2 (General Agricultural) to R5 (Planned Residential). The Comprehensive Plan identifies the area as Community Residential in the Urban Growth Boundary. Tax map #108-(A)-L188, 108-(A)-L189, 108-(A)-L164A and 108-(6)-L2. Election District 2. 03/01/2018 PLREZC2018-063 Ronnie Freed 2 REZ18-063 Ronnie Freed, 18943 Brocks Gap Rd, Bergton VA 22811, to Denied rezone a 2-acre portion of parcel located on the west side of Brocks Gap Rd. 4/3 (Rt. 259) approximately 900 feet north of Bergton Rd. (Rt. 820), from A2 (General Agricultural) to RV (Rural Village). The Comprehensive Plan identifies the area as Agricultural Reserve. Tax map #11-(A)-L25B. Election District 1. 03/12/2018 PLREZC2018-083 Rockingham 1 REZ18-083 Rockingham Aviation Group, PO Box 7, Bridgewater VA 22812, to Withdrawn Aviation rezone a .536-acre parcel located on the north side of Airport Rd. (Rt. 727) 5/1/18 Corporation approximately 0.3 mile northwest of Wise Hollow Rd. (Rt. 698), from A2 (General Agricultural) to I-1 (General Industrial). The Comprehensive Plan identifies the area as Agricultural Reserve. Tax map #136-(A)-L90. Election District #4. 04/18/2018 PLREZC2018-123 Thomas Salyer 2 REZ18-123 Thomas Salyer, PO Box 842, Harrisonburg VA 22803, to rezone a Approved 1.35-acre parcel located on the east side of North Valley Pike (Rt. 11) 6/5/18 approximately 700' north of Suffolk Drive (Rt. 1340) from A2 (General Agricultural) to B1C (General Business with Conditions). The comprehensive plan identifies the area as mixed use and within the Urban Growth Boundary. Tax map #95A-(1)-L1. Election District 2.
06/20/2018 PLREZC2018-182 David Edelstein 1 REZ18-182 David Edelstein, 2713 Mountain Valley Rd., Keezletown VA, to rezone a Tabled 0.372-acre parcel located on the north side of Spotswood Trail (Rt. 33) on the east side 8/7/18 of the intersection of Chestnut Oak Lane (Private) from A2 (General Agricultural) to B1C (General Business with Condtions). The Comprehensive Plan identifies the area as Agricultural Reserve. Tax Map #126-(A)-L92. Election District #3. 06/28/2018 PLREZP2018-191 Great Eastern 95 REZ18-191 Great Eastern Springston LLC, PO Box 6006, Charlottesville VA, to rezone Approved Springston LLC a 95-acre portion of parcel located on the south side of Massanutten Drive (private) 8/7/18 approximately 1.3 miles west of Resort Drive (Rt. 644), from A2 (General Agricultural) to R4 (Planned Resort). The Comprehensive Plan identifies the area as agricultural reserve bordering the McGaheysville Urban Growth Boundary. 07/03/2018 PLREZP2018-194 Lakeview 2 REZ18-194, Lakeview Development Corporation, 4101 Shen Lake Drive, Harrisonburg Approved Development VA, to rezone a 1.6- acre portion of a parcel located on the north side of Shen Lake Dr. 9/4/18 Corporation (Rt. 689) approximately 500' west of Lakeview Dr. (Rt. 1025), from A2 (General Agricultural) to B1C (General Business with Conditions). The Comprehensive Plan identifies the area as Community Residential within the Urban Growth Area. Tax Map #126-(A)-L44. Election District 3. 07/20/2018 PLREZC2018-210 Randy Cosner 2 REZ18-210 Randy Cosner, PO Box 609, Broadway VA 22815, to rezone a 1.848-acre Consolidated parcel located on the northwest side of Boyers Rd. (Rt. 704) across from the entrance with Case of Cullison Court (Rt. 1013), from A2 (General Agricultural) to R3 (General Residential). #REZ18-292 The Comprehensive Plan identifies the area as Mixed Use Center. Tax map #125-(A)- L223. Election District 3. 07/25/2018 PLREZC2018-216 Wade Hughes LLC 3 REZ18-216 Wade Hughes LLC, 559 Old Sawmill Rd. Rockingham VA 22802, to rezone Approved a 3.00-acre parcel located on the west side of North Valley Pike (Rt. 11) approximately 9/4/18 500' south of Mayland Rd. (Rt. 259), from A2 (General Agricultural) to B2C (Neighborhood Business with Conditions). The property is shown as Agricultural Reserve in the Comprehensive Plan. Tax Map# 67-(A)-L11A2. Election District 1. 07/27/2018 PLREZC2018-220 Brian Wilfong 2 REZ18-220 Brian Wilfong, 212 Oakwood Drive, Bridgewater VA 22812, to rezone 3 Under parcels totaling 1.43-acres located on the north side of McGaheysville Rd. (Rt. 996) at Review the intersection of Pineville Rd. (Rt. 672), from B1 (General Business) to R3 (General Residential). The Comprehensive Plan identifies the area as residential within the McGaheysville area Urban Growth Boundary. Tax Map # 141C-(4)-L1, 141C-(4)-L2, and 141C-(4)-L3. Election District 5. 08/07/2018 PLREZC2018-226 Nichols & Nichols; 10.871 REZ18-226 Dean M. Nichols, Lorna W. Nichols, Stonewall Investors; C/O P.O. Box Approved Stonewall 1287, Harrisonburg, VA 22803, are requesting an amendment to the existing approved 10/2/18 Investors, LLC. proffers on a 10.871-acre parcel located on the west side of South Valley Pike (U.S. 11) approximately 500' south of Pike Church Road (Rt. 701). The parcel is zoned B1C (General Business with Conditions) and is identified in the Comprehensive Plan as a Mixed Use Center in the Urban Growth Area. Tax Map#123-(A)-L99A, Election District 2. 08/29/2018 PLREZC2018-254 Triphase Electric REZ18-254 Triphase Electric, 300 N Sandstone Lane, Bridgewater VA to rezone properties located on the south side of Rawley Pike (Rt. 33) approximately 0.2 mile 1 west of Belmont Drive (Rt. 1135) from B1C (General Business with Conditions) to B2C Approved (Neighborhood Business with Conditions). Tax Map# 107-(A)-L177 & 178. Election 10/2/18 District 2. 09/13/2018 PLREZC2018-273 Partners 25.704 REZ18-273, Partners Development, Inc., 859 Cottontail Trail, Mt. Crawford, Tabled Development, LLC. VA 22841, is requesting an amendment to the existing approved proffers on a 11/7 - Amendment to 25.704-acre parcel located on the north and west sides of White Oak Drive Existing Proffers approximately 700' west of Walnut Creek Drive. The parcel is zoned R2C (Medium Density Residential with Conditions) and is identified in the Comprehensive Plan as Community Residential in the Urban Growth Area. Tax Map #107-(A)-L166, Election District 2. 09/26/2018 PLREZP2018-292 Randy Cosner 3.4 REZ18-292, Randy Cosner, P.O.Box 609, Broadway, VA 22815, is requesting Approved to rezone two parcels totaling 3.39 acres located on the northwest side of 11/7/18 Boyers Road (Route 704) approximately 350’ northeast from Cullison Court from A-2 (General Agricultural) and R-3 (General Residential) to PMF (Planned Multi-Family). The two parcels are identified in the Comprehensive Plan as Community Residential in the Urban Growth Area, Tax Map #125(A)-L223 & L223B, Election District 3. 10/11/2018 PLREZC2018-309 Rockingham 54.096 REZ18-309 Rockingham Aviation Corporation & North River Investments, Approved Aviation LLC., 1402 Airport Road, P.O. Box 7, Bridgewater, VA 22812, are requesting 11/7/18 Corporation & to rezone three parcels totaling 54.096 acres located on the north side of North River Airport Road (Route 727) approximately 2 miles east of Warm Springs Pike Investments, LLC. (Route 42) from A-2 (General Agricultural) to I-1 (Industrial). The three parcels are identified in the Comprehensive Plan as Agricultural Reserve, Tax Map #136-(A)-L89A, 137-(A)-L34 & L36, Election District 4. 11/09/2018 PLREZP2018-338 The Crossings - 13.121 REZ18-338 Greendale, LLC. c/o Devon Anders, 1346 Pleasants Drive, Approved Section 2 Harrisonburg, VA 22801, is requesting to rezone a 13.12-acre parcel 12/4/18 referenced as The Crossings- Section 2 located on Dorval Road, approximately 500’ south of its intersection with Greendale Road from R-3C (General Residential with Conditions) to PSF (Planned Single Family). The parcel is identified in the Comprehensive Plan as Community Residential in the Urban Growth Area, Tax Map #124-(A)-L131, Election District 4.
11/09/2018 PLREZP2018-339 Reservoir Street 6.302 REZ18-339 Skylar & Talli, LLC, P.O. Box 1039, Harrisonburg, VA 22803, is Tabled Apartments requesting to rezone a 6.302-acre parcel located on the west side of Reservoir 12/4/18 Street (Route 710) approximately 100’ north of Fieldale Place from R-3C (General Residential with Conditions) to PMF (Planned Multi-Family). The parcel is identified in the Comprehensive Plan as Mixed Use Center in the Urban Development Area, Tax Map #125-(A)-L160, Election District 3.
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Permits Issued Fees Collected Jan-19 Jan-18 One Year Jan-Jan Jan-Jan Jan-19 Jan-18 One Year Jan-Jan Jan-Jan Change 2019 2018 Change 2019 2018 Building Commercial/Industrial 8 13 -38.5 % 8 13 $ 14,207.26 $ 65,300.05 -78.2 % $ 14,207.26 $ 65,300.05 Manufactured 4 2 100.0 % 4 2 $ 514.19 $ 181.05 184.0 % $ 514.19 $ 181.05 Single Family 13 59 -78.0 % 13 59 $ 15,482.42 $ 45,098.90 -65.7 % $ 15,482.42 $ 45,098.90
Subtotal 25 74 25 74 $ 30,203.87 $ 110,580.00 $ 30,203.87 $ 110,580.00 Electrical 36 30 20.0 % 36 30 $ 1,867.01 $ 1,710.09 9.2 % $ 1,867.01 $ 1,710.09
Subtotal 36 30 36 30 $ 1,867.01 $ 1,710.09 $ 1,867.01 $ 1,710.09 Mechanical 10 6 66.7 % 10 6 $ 408.00 $ 377.20 8.2 % $ 408.00 $ 377.20
Subtotal 10 6 10 6 $ 408.00 $ 377.20 $ 408.00 $ 377.20 Other 40 40 0.0 % 40 40 $ 13,934.84 $ 24,685.46 -43.6 % $ 13,934.84 $ 24,685.46
Subtotal 40 40 40 40 $ 13,934.84 $ 24,685.46 $ 13,934.84 $ 24,685.46 Land Use Related Erosion and Sediment Permits 4 5 -20.0 % 4 5 $ 8,938.00 $ 19,344.00 -53.8 % $ 8,938.00 $ 19,344.00
Subtotal 4 5 4 5 $ 8,938.00 $ 19,344.00 $ 8,938.00 $ 19,344.00
Total 115 155 115 155 $ 55,351.72 $ 156,696.75 $ 55,351.72 $ 156,696.75 February 13, 2019
Board Notifications & Special Events
Upcoming Events in Rockingham County:
• February 9: REFI Annual Auction (Hotel Madison) • February 12: Greater Ashby Business Council (Bridgewater) • February 13: Broadway-Timberville Business Council (Broadway) • March 2: Snow Moon Fest (Massanutten) • March 2: “ForeK” on the Fareway (Massanutten) • March 5: Farm2Fork Affair (Rockingham County Fairgrounds) • April 20: Food Truck Fest (On Sunny Slope Farm) • April 27: Dayton Redbud Festival (Dayton)
Projects & Reports
Projects & Meetings:
Rockingham County, Virginia Facebook Page Update
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Shenandoah Valley Tourism Partnership (SVTP)
The SVTP promotional videos are complete with final edits taking place in February. The videos focus on the tourism partnerships four pillars: Outdoor Recreation, Culinary, Small Towns, and Family Fun. The videos will be used on the “Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley” social media channels, website, partner localities’ websites, and social media channels. The “UTrip” itinerary builder website is slated to be completed by spring 2019. The organization will host a journalists’ Familiarization Tour May 6-9 during National Tourism Week in May. A kick-off event will take place at the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport or Blue Ridge Community College with three groups of 4-6 Journalists visiting the Southern, Central and Northern regions of the Valley.
On January 31, SVTP was awarded a $25,000 Virginia Tourism Corporation Marketing Leverage Grant titled “Formed by Utrip. Fun for Visitors. That’s Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley”
Farm2Fork Affair
The Shenandoah Valley Farm2Fork Affair is fast approaching and it is shaping up to be a nice regional event on March 5, 2019, at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds. Pre-event workshops took place on January 29 (Shenandoah County) and February 6 (Augusta County). The Vietnamese American Business Council plans to attend the event as a commercial consumer.
Vietnamese American Business Council (VABC)
The VABC continues to make new connections with Rockingham County and City of Harrisonburg agricultural producers. In the month of January, David Ho Huy, Chairman of the Board of the VABC plans to present to the National Assembly in Vietnam on Rockingham County. Approximately 24 Vietnamese business owners and investors plan to attend the Farm2Fork Affair on March 5. The VABC will host an additional event specifically for Harrisonburg and Rockingham agriculture in May or June of 2019.
Shenandoah Valley Partnership
Ongoing economic development projects include:
• Project Roman, an agricultural-aquaponics-based business looking to locate in the County; • Project Pony, a workforce and potential expansion-related project with Merck & Co.; • Project Blue Sphere; and property owned by Interchange Group was submitted for a Virginia Economic Development Partnership lead for Project White Oak, a Stave Mill and Cooperage.
Gateway Communities Grant/Scholarship
Communities that surround the Shenandoah National Park were invited to apply for a $675 tuition- waiver to participate in a course, Balancing Nature and Commerce in Rural Communities and Landscapes. The course will focus on the economics, community character, natural resources, and partnership-building skills necessary for creating sustainable communities.
Rockingham, Page and Warren Counties prepared a “Connect 340” team application. On January 15, the “Connect 340” team was accepted to attend the course. The regional effort is a partnership opportunity to create a regional brand, and landscaping and wayfinding signage to promote the valley and Shenandoah National Park. Rockingham County participants include Joshua Gooden (Rockingham County), Gina Washington (Potomac Appalachian Trail Club), and Sarah Elson (Massanutten Resort. The conference will take place February 25-28.
Virginia Main Street - Commercial District Affiliate Program
The Department of Housing and Community Development, in partnership with the Virginia Main Street program, offers a “Commercial District Affiliate” program to promote economic development in core city/town centers. Information on the program has been provided to the towns and has been well- received from the towns of Broadway, Bridgewater, Dayton, and Elkton.
Clockwise from top: Massanutten Fitness & Rec Club recent renovation, Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting for Massanutten Fitness & Rec Club, Interchange Cold Storage/Crowe Drive construction progress, Rockingham County Public Schools upcoming musicals graphic, Connect 340 graphic including partners, and Interchange Cold Storage facility progress. Submitted by Joshua Gooden
Contact Information: Casey Armstrong Assistant County [email protected] o: 540-564-3031 Administrator m: 540-578-1120 Joshua Gooden Economic Development & [email protected] o: 540-574-1896 Tourism Coordinator m: 540-435-7775
Finance Department Staff Report
February 6 , 2019
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1 Human Resources STAFF REPORT Agenda Item #__ February 13, 2019
1. Effective January 2014, the County was required to implement a short term disability (STD) plan due to changes with Virginia Retirement System. At this time, the decision was made to change the leave plan to Paid Time Off (PTO) for all new and rehires and include the STD benefit regardless of which VRS plan the employee was enrolled in. Currently, 54% of staff fall under the sick and annual leave policy; 46% fall under PTO.
Now that this plan has been in effect for 5 years, staff reviewed the possibilities of moving all staff to the PTO plan and STD. A third party company that has worked closely with The Standard in providing STD, provided options to move staff to PTO/STD and provided estimates. After reviewing the estimates, staff has found that there is no financial benefit to the County to accelerate the change to PTO and recommends not making changes to the leave plans.
2. Staff is recommending a change to the wording of Section 6. of the Family and Medical Leave policy in order to more appropriately manage leave balances
IV. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Other Leave
Current policy reads:
6. Substituting Paid Leave Where an employee takes FMLA leave for any qualifying condition falling under section II of this policy, the employee must use any sick leave hours accrued. Once accrued sick leave hours have been exhausted and the employee is still on FMLA leave, the employee must use all accumulated compensatory hours and holiday worked hours that have accrued. If the employee is still on FMLA leave they must use annual leave hours to cover the period of absence. FMLA benefits will run concurrently with benefits provided by Worker's Compensation.
Proposed update is to require compensatory and holiday return hours before using sick leave.
6. Substituting Paid Leave Where an employee takes FMLA leave for any qualifying condition falling under section II of this policy, the employee must use all accumulated compensatory and holiday return hours accrued, if applicable. Once accrued compensatory and holiday return hours have been exhausted and the employee is still on FMLA leave, the employee must use all accumulated sick leave hours. If the employee is still on FMLA leave once these hours have been exhausted, they must use annual leave or PTO hours to cover the period of absence. FMLA benefits will run concurrently with benefits provided by Worker's Compensation.
3. Staff is recommending changes to the inclement weather policy in order to maintain consistency.
Current policy reads: Inclement Weather
There are times when weather conditions are such that it is necessary to close County offices and facilities to protect the health and safety of employees and customers. Such circumstances are referred to as inclement weather conditions.
The decision to close offices will be made by the County Administrator or designee. Employees will be notified by the department or agency head if offices are closed during working hours. Employees are advised to listen to local radio announcements for notice if offices have not yet opened for the day. If you have any doubt please call your supervisor Human Resources STAFF REPORT Agenda Item #__ February 13, 2019
or the main County phone number, 564-3000, to listen to any recorded message concerning the possible closing of the offices or agencies. Employees may also sign up for alerts on the County’s website.
Certain employees in Public Works, Fire & Rescue, Sheriff’s Department, Corrections Department and other designated emergency personnel hold positions in which you are required to report to work during authorized closing unless otherwise notified by a supervisor.
Regular full time employees absent due to an authorized closing for a full workday are paid for such absence. To qualify for payment, employees must work the scheduled workday before and after the closing, or work either of such days and be on approved leave with pay for the other day. Employees absent both days, or not otherwise qualifying, may apply accumulated annual leave as appropriate to the day of closing.
Essential personnel are paid an additional regular rate for the hours worked during such closing provided they are in occupational classes eligible for overtime pay. Essential personnel required to work in excess of the hours in their normally scheduled shift will be paid overtime for excess time worked.
When inclement weather creates a partial workday closing, such as opening late or closing early, regular full time employees are paid for such authorized absences. To qualify for pay, employees must work all or part of the work schedule not affected by the authorized closing. Essential personnel required to work during a partial closing will be paid at their regular rate or credited with compensatory time. If required to work in excess of the hours in their normally scheduled workday they will be paid overtime.
Regular full time employees whose scheduled rest day falls on a day when the offices are closed for inclement weather are not credited with compensatory time.
When inclement weather creates transportation difficulties that result in late arrival of an employee for work, such lost time need not be applied to leave balances nor should the employee otherwise experience loss of pay, if in the judgment of the County Administrator the lost time was justifiable in view of weather conditions.
Proposed update: Inclement Weather
There are times when weather conditions are such that it is necessary to close County offices and facilities to protect the health and safety of employees and customers. Such circumstances are referred to as inclement weather conditions.
The decision to close offices will be made by the County Administrator or designee. Employees are advised to sign up for e-mail or text message alerts regarding delays or closure on the County’s website or call the main County phone number, 564-3000, to listen to the recorded message which will be updated to include notice of closures or delayed openings.
Certain employees in Fire & Rescue, Sheriff’s Department, Corrections Department and other designated emergency personnel hold positions that may require that they report to work during authorized closings unless otherwise notified by a supervisor.
Non-emergency personnel will receive inclement weather leave for closings or delayed openings based on the location’s standard work hours. For instance, the County Administration Building and Department of Social Services business hours are 8 am until 5 pm. If the offices open at 10 am, all staff will receive 2 hours of inclement weather leave. If the offices close at 2 pm, all staff will receive 3 hours of inclement weather leave. The amount of time granted for inclement weather is derived from that specific buildings standard office hours, the hours they are open to the public. In no case, will more than eight hours be given for inclement weather. If Courts are not held due to inclement weather but the buildings are open and accessible, those employees who receive a direct deposit from the County will receive inclement weather leave only for that time observed by the County. Human Resources STAFF REPORT Agenda Item #__ February 13, 2019
In the event that County offices are closed for the business day, all full-time, non-emergency staff will receive 8 hours of inclement weather leave.
4. New hires for the month of January
a. Clerk of the Court – 1 FT and 1 PT (Deputy Clerk and Scan Room Technician, vacant positions) b. Parks and Recreation – 3 PT (After School program, vacant positions) c. Sheriff’s Office – 3 FT (3 Correctional Officers vacant positions) d. Social Services—3 FT (1 Family Services Specialist, 2 Human Services Assistants, 3 vacant positions) e. Commonwealth Attorney’s office – 1 PT (Office Assistant)
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer J. Mongold Public Works Staff Report Feb 13, 2019
1. Personnel vacancies
Utilities: no vacancies Landfill: 1 vacancy (Landfill worker) Refuse & Recycling: no vacancies Public Works Admin: no vacancies Facilities Maintenance: 1 vacancy (Custodian)
2. Utilities
McGaheysville 16” Water Line and Tank
Aaron J. Connor General Contractor, Inc. was awarded the contract for this project on August 14, 2017.
Update: Approximately 13,300’ of waterline has been installed and pressure testing of portions of the line has started along with meter replacements. The new waterline is active from Power Dam Road to Island Ford Road and main-line connections/tie-ins are being made to the adjacent subdivisions and services to individual homes.
Three Springs Finished Pump Station
Littleton and Associates was the awarded the project and Notice to Proceed was given on April 9, 2018. Estimated substantial completion date is December 5, 2018.
Update: The new station was put into service on October 31, 2018 and is operating as expected. A few minor items are still pending along with some control updates.
City of Harrisonburg
The City of Harrisonburg has notified Public Works that they are suspending new water service connections to their Cooper’s Mountain water zone. This zone is generally located along Rt. 33 west of the City from a point just east of Peake Mountain Road to the western part of Rawley Springs at Riven Rock Park. The waterline serving this area was constructed in 1898 and is at the end of its useful life. The City is planning a rehabilitation of the line in fiscal year 2020 and will re- evaluate the situation once that construction is complete. Public Works has typically only received one connection request every few years in this area.
Harrisonburg Rockingham Regional Sewer Authority
Authority capacity – 22 million gallons per day December average flow – 18.79 million gallons per day
Rockingham County capacity – 4.6 million gallons per day December average flow – 3.78 million gallons per day 3. Landfill
Landfill Phase 5-cell A
Fine grading on the liner subgrade continues in preparation for the stone cushion layer installation. The liner is scheduled to begin installation on 9/18/17. Completion of the liner installation should then be finished before cold weather. The stone work, leachate piping, and final grading/seeding will progress from that point. The completion date per the contract is 8/1/18.
Update: Survey and certifications have been completed and all documentation has been submitted to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. In the past, review and issuance of the Certificate to Operate has taken approximately 90 days.
4. Facilities
Southern Air, Inc. was awarded the contract for the Jail HVAC upgrade at the January 24, 2018 Board meeting. The contract has been signed and the project was started on 4/19/18.
Update: Both chillers have been replaced and are in service. Controls and other site work will proceed from this point. First floor work on all phases is 90% complete. Work on the second floor phases should begin in approximately 2 weeks.
The Circuit Court (Old Courthouse) exterior renovation project is 50% complete. The North and West sides of the building have been repointed. Work on the remaining two sides will begin in the Spring.
The Administration Building Renovation for the Court Services build-out and the Fire and Rescue training build-out are ahead of schedule and should be completed by the end of March.
Respectfully Submitted, Philip S. Rhodes Director o f Public Works Technology Department Staff Report: February2019
MONTHLY HELP DESK TICKET SUMMARY BY DEPARTMENT Total Number of Help Desk Tickets for January 2019: 300
CURRENT PROJECT STATUS UPDATES
Priority Project Associated Departments Start Date Projected Staff Assigned Update End Date
1 Munis Cashiering/ Technology/Finance/ 2/1/2016 9/30/2019 Pam Southerly, Implementation Accounts Commissioner of Kerri Fitzgerald, dates scheduled for Receivable/ Revenue/Treasurer/Public Terri Perry, Taxation, Cashiering General Works Michael Bowen and Utility Billing Billing/Appraisal/ COR Systems through 2019.
2 Replace UPS in Technology/Public Works 12/1/2018 3/28/2019 Michael Bowen, UPS has system board Datacenter Terri Perry failure and must be replaced. Pending Board approval. 3 Cyber Security Technology 9/14/2018 TBD Terri Perry, Grant not awarded. Audit Michael Bowen, National Guard Dusty Moyer, provided a limited Michael Krone, engagement audit the weekend of 9/14. We Jeff Ferguson are waiting for the final report, and hope for an additional engagement to finish the assessment. 4 Implement Technology 7/26/2018 02/28/2019 Michael Bowen, All sites complete Shentel WAN Terri Perry, Dusty except for 3 Springs Backbone Moyer WTP. Project still on schedule. GIS Upgrade and Technology/GIS 6/7/18 TBD Michael Krone, Rollout Michael Bowen, Dusty Moyer, Terri Perry Employee Self Technology/Finance 4/14/2016 TBD Pam Southerly Ongoing Service Time Entry with Workflow
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Upgrade Technology/All 10/01/2017 02/28/2019 Jeff Ferguson, Final Conversion Perceptive Terri Perry, Pam complete. Working ImageNow to Southerly, Michael out issues with current supported Bowen, Hyland. Bug fixes to version be in place soon. KnowBe4 Technology/All 12/01/2017 ongoing Terri Perry, Dusty 3rd quarter Security Training Moyer campaign in progress Upgrade BOS Technology/Administration/ 8/7/2018 03/30/2019 Michael Bowen, Estimates being podium Fire & Rescue Steve Moomaw prepared
Upgrade storage Technology 7/9/2018 01/31/2019 Michael Bowen, Delayed. Installation in SAN Terri Perry, Dusty begins 2/7, cutover Moyer to new storage 2/18. Access to files and databases will be out part of that day. Upgrade Rapid Technology 01/01/2019 02/28/2019 Michael Bowen, Build out to begin Recovery Backup Terri Perry, Dusty after SAN in place. Array Moyer No install date set yet. Refresh next Technology/Social TBD TBD Steve Moomaw, Waiting for shipment phase of Social Services/VITA Dennis Morris, date from VITA Services Doug Pitts, computers Stephen Strecky Wireless All departments 07/31/2018 02/28/2019 Terri Perry, Jeff Most devices in Contract Ferguson, Michael place. Working on Bowen, Steve those remaining. Moomaw Form creation for Technology 09/17/2018 02/28/2019 Terri Perry, New employee form new employees Michael Bowen, created and and employees Dusty Moyer, Jeff distributed. leaving County Ferguson, Michael Krone Sheriff Video Technology/Sheriff 1/8/2019 2/28/2019 Michael Bowen, New VLAN in place. Matrix Upgrade Dusty Moyer Hawk is upgrading cameras. Audio/Video/Data Technology/Public Works 1/1/2019 ??? Michael Bowen, Met with contractor for Admin Center Steven Moomaw, 1/8/19. redesign Terry Perry
Respectfully submitted,
Terri M. Perry Director of Technology
Page 2 of 2 Fire and Rescue STAFF REPORT Agenda Item # February 2019
1. Personnel
The department currently has 4 open positions.
2. Fire & Life Safety: Battalion Chief Joe Mullens, Lt. Todd Spitzer, Lt. Karen Will, Tyler Jessup, and Wes Shifflett
A. Plan Review 1. Total Number of Plans Reviewed – 10
B. Consultation 1. Total Number of Consultations - 8
C. Inspections 1. Total Number of Inspections – 47 2. Inspection Fees Generated - $420.00
D. Operational Permits Issued 1. Operational Permits Issued - 0 2. Permit Fees Generated – $0.00
E. Incident Responses and Disposition 1. Structure Fires - 9 2. Vehicle Fires - 0 3. Brush/Grass Fires - 0 4. Open Burning - 1 a. Notice of Violation - 0 b. Summons - 0 5. Bomb Threats - 0 6. Fireworks Violations - 0 7. Fire Lane a. Tickets Issued – 0 b. Warnings Issued - 0 8. Explosives/Explosions - 0 9. Follow-up Investigation - 1 a. Total Number of Hours – 4.5
Page 1 of 3 Fire and Rescue STAFF REPORT Agenda Item # February 2019
F. Public Education 1. Prevention Programs a. Smoke Alarms Installed – 1 b. Hearing Impaired Smoke Alarms Installed – 1 (Repaired) c. Fire Extinguisher Presentations - 0 i. Number of Participants - 0 d. School Program Presentations - 14 i. Number of Participants - 96 e. Other Program Presentations - 4 i. Number of Participants - 16 f. Presentation of Education Materials Events - 0 i. Number of Participants – 0
G. Training 1. Fire Inspector Related Training a. Number of Participants - 0 b. Number of Contact Hours – 0 2. Fire Investigator Related Training a. Number of Participants – 3 b. Number of Contact Hours –3 3. Public Education Related Training a. Number of Participants - 1 b. Number of Contact Hours – 6 H. Fire and Life Safety Division Comments/Notes 1. Lt. Will and AFM Jessup read to and ate lunch with students at Fulks Run Elementary.
3. Training Division: Deputy Chief Jeff Michael, Lt. Steve Powell, Lt. Dustin Gladwell, and Lt. Stephanie Brown
A. Continued Education Training Provided 1. Environmental Emergencies - MERCK a. Number of Participants - 12
B. Meetings and Training 1. Advanced Thermal Imaging Class 2. Fire Suppression and Standpipe System Class 3. Stroke Committee Meeting 4. Training and Certification meeting in Richmond 5. ACLS/PALS Instructor Update 6. BRCC and RCFR Advisory Board Meetings 7. VDFP Officer I Class planning meeting
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C. Certification Training 1. Search and Rescue Training 2. Ropes and Knots Training 3. Ladder Training 4. ACLS Class a. Number of Participants – 19 5. CPR Class a. Number of Participants – 12 6. EMT Class a. Number of Participants - 24 5. MTC a. Number of first year students – 12 b. Number of second year students – 7
D. Other Activities 1. Logistics and planning for District Skills USA Competition to be held Feb 8th at MTC 2. Logistics for Fire Academy, Planning, and Coordination of Mayday Class, Technical Rescue Mod 2, and quarterly fire training for career staff. 3. Honor Guard event in Richmond
Respectfully submitted by,
Chief Jeremy C. Holloway
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STAFF REPORT Agenda Item# February 6, 2019
1. RECREATION
A. Personnel: Nothing to report
B. General Recreation:
1. Plans are well underway in preparing for our June 1st Grand Opening event at Rockingham Park at the Crossroads. Numerous activities and attractions will be in place for the event. 2. Boys’ Basketball has gotten off to a great start with over 500 boys participating. The response to the new program has been nearly 100% positive. So far….coaches, officials, and parents are all doing a nice job to make this program a success.
2. After School/Summer School
1. After school programs at Cub Run, Mountain View, McGaheysville, John Wayland, Fulks Run, John C. Myers, Lacey Springs, Ottobine, Pleasant Valley, and Peak View are all up and running with a total of 470 children enrolled. 2. On Wednesday, November 28th members from the Recreation Department (Kirby Dean, Jerry West, Regina Phillips, Jessi Seekford) met with Rockingham County Schools Superintendent , Dr. Scheikl and the middle school principals from the county to discuss the possibility of adding middle school after school care (to be orchestrated by the Recreation Department). There was significant interest from the principals as well as Dr. Scheikl and a questionnaire will shortly be sent to parents in Rockingham County to gauge interest. Once that information is in hand, we will have additional conversations about this potential program. UPDATE: 1/3/2019: There were 200 responses from parents in Rockingham County indicating they would be interested in this program. On January 23, we will have a second meeting with the middle school principals to see if we can actually make this happen.
Update: 2/6/2019: A second meeting was held January 23rd involving all middle school principals as well as Dr. Scheikl and the Recreation Department. It has been decided that there is adequate interest from the public for the middle school afterschool program and the initial steps for implementation for the 2019-2020 school year are about to begin. The Rockingham County School Board was also in favor of moving forward.
3. Rentals Bergton Community Center, 4 Rentals Singers Glen Community Center, 12 Rentals PDCC paying rentals, 49 Rentals PDCC non-paying rentals, 18 rentals
4. General Programs and # of participants for January:
January 2018 Program Numbers General Programs Description Beg Date End Date Tot American Politics Today 1/31/2019 1/31/2019 5 Conversational Spanish 1/10/2019 3/21/2019 12 Boating Safety Course 1/19/2019 1/19/2019 9 Conversational Spanish II 1/8/2019 3/19/2019 5 Concealed Handgun 1/12/2019 1/12/2019 8 Preschool Hour January 1/2/2019 1/30/2019 0 Preschool Hour January 1/2/2019 1/30/2019 6
Total Participants: 45
Special Events Description Beg Date End Date Tot *No special events held this month
Total Participants: 0
Childcare Description Beg Date End Date Tot Afterschool Registration 443 Punch Passes 30
Total Participants: 473
Trips Description Beg Date End Date Tot Jesus 1/4/2019 1/4/2019 40 Hollywood Casino 1/11/2019 1/11/2019 0 Hollywood Casino 1/21/2019 1/21/2019 6 Edelweiss German Restaurant 1/5/2019 1/5/2019 0 Udvar-Hazy Center 1/12/2019 1/12/2019 0
Total Participants: 46
Youth Athletics Description Beg Date End Date Tot Boys Basketball 5-6 TA 1/7/2019 2/23/2019 36 Boys Basketball 5-6 BWAY 1/7/2019 2/23/2019 15 Boys Basketball 5-6 SPOT 1/7/2019 2/23/2019 22 Boys Basketball 5-6 SOUTH RIVER 1/7/2019 2/23/2019 6 Boys Basketball 7-8 TA 1/7/2019 2/23/2019 57 Boys Basketball 7-8 BWAY 1/7/2019 2/23/2019 43 Boys Basketball 7-8 SPOT 1/7/2019 2/23/2019 51 Boys Basketball 7-8 SOUTH RIVER 1/7/2019 2/23/2019 11 Boys Basketball 9-10 TA 1/7/2019 2/23/2019 35 Boys Basketball 9-10 BWAY 1/7/2019 2/23/2019 24 Boys Basketball 9-10 SPOTS 1/7/2019 2/23/2019 41 Boys Basketball 9-10 SOUTH RIVER 1/7/2019 2/23/2019 12 Boys Basketball 11-13 TA 1/7/2019 2/23/2019 36 Boys Basketball 11-13 BWAY 1/7/2019 2/23/2019 43 Boys Basketball 11-13 SPOT 1/7/2019 2/23/2019 50 Boys Basketball 14-18 TA 1/7/2019 2/23/2019 0 Boys Basketball 14-18 BWAY 1/7/2019 2/23/2019 0 Boys Basketball 14-18 SPOT 1/7/2019 2/23/2019 0 High School Open Gym (SPOTSWOOD) 1/15/2019 3/5/2019 5 High School Open Gym (TA) 1/17/2019 3/7/2019 5 High School Open Gym (BROADWAY) 1/24/2019 3/7/2019 15
Total Participants: 507
Adult Athletics Description Beg Date End Date Tot Coed Volleyball 1/9/2019 3/6/2019 8 Adult Basketball 1/7/2019 3/25/2019 6
Total Teams: 14
5. Questions/News/Concerns/Requests for the Board of Supervisor’s:
a) Approval to move forward with middle school afterschool program? b) Walking trail grant is now official. We will receive an 80% match of up to $350,000 ($280,000 of total grant money).
Court Services Unit STAFF REPORT February 13, 2019
1. Personnel A. Positions filled Director Administrative Assistant Senior Pretrial Officer Pretrial Officer (two full-time) Pretrial Evaluator Probation Officer (three full-time/one part-time) Litter Control Supervisor (part-time) CIT Coordinator Drug Court Coordinator
2. Litter Control Program A. Bags Collected for January 2019 – 197 Roads/areas cleaned – Cooper Mtn Road (Rt 732); Union Springs Road (Rt 734) Greenwood Road (Rt 940); Grassy Creek Road (Rt 711); Osceola Springs Road (Rt 704); Administration Center
3. Community Corrections A. Probation 1) Caseload for January 2019 Misdemeanor caseload - 340 Felony caseload – 9
B. Pretrial 1) Caseload for January 2019 Misdemeanor caseload – 55 Felony caseload – 248
4. CIT – Crisis Intervention Team A. The CIT Taskforce meets on a monthly basis. The next CIT Training is February 11-15, 2019.
5. RE-Entry Council A. The sub-committees meet once per month to discuss ways to integrate offenders back into our community. The next quarterly meeting is April 11, 2019 at the Rockingham County Administration Center, 20 E. Gay St, Suite C at 3:00pm. SUP18-369
Community Development Special Use Permit Report SUP18-369
Meeting Date: FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Applicant: SAIED ASFA (PRESIDENT OF ASFA PLASTIC SURGERY)
Mailing Address: 1502 BROOKHAVEN DRIVE, ROCKINGHAM 22801
Property Address: BROOKHAVEN DRIVE, ROCKINGHAM 22801
Phone #/Contact: 432-0303
Tax Map ID: 125G-(12)-8
Zoning: R-3
Requested Use: MEDICAL OFFICE WITH ASSOCIATED MEDICAL SPA
Location: SOUTHEAST SIDE OF BROOKHAVEN DRIVE (RT. 1180) AND PORT REPUBLIC ROAD (RT. 253) Acreage in parcel: .727ACRE
Acreage in request: SAME
Election District: 3
Comprehensive Plan: COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL
1 SUP18-369
Board of PLACING CONDITIONS ON THE REQUEST IS Supervisors NEITHER A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OR FOR DENIAL. IT IS SIMPLY STATING THAT IF APPROVED, THESE ARE THE MINIMUM CONDITIONS THAT SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE PERMIT. IF APPROVED, THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MAY CHANGE THESE CONDITIONS OR ADD NEW CONDITIONS AS DEEMED NECESSARY.
If the request is approved by the Board, as a minimum the following conditions should apply:
1. Use shall be located in substantial accordance to plot plan submitted with the application. 2. Building shall comply with the Statewide Building Code and the proper permits shall be obtained.
3. All requirements of the Fire Prevention Code shall be met.
4. All requirements of erosion control and stormwater management shall be met.
5. Public Works regulations shall be met with regards to the water and sewer services. Approval from Public Works shall be submitted to the Community Development Department prior to issuance of a building permit, and all work shall be completed and approved by Public Works prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy
6. Entrance permit shall be obtained from VDOT and submitted to the Community Development Department prior to issuance of building permits and entrance shall be installed and approved by VDOT prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
7. This permit is contingent upon a site plan being submitted to and approved by the County. No work shall be done on the property and no building permits shall be issued until such time as a site
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8. Any on-premise advertising sign associated with this business shall comply with the Rockingham County Code. 9. There shall be no off-premise signs permitted unless all County and State regulations are met.
10. The business shall not begin operation until a certificate of occupancy is issued by the County. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until all other conditions of this permit are met.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SUBMISSION JUSTIFICATION: Table 17-606 allows for special use permit application for a medical office in the R-3 zoning district. The definition of medical office allows for a medical spa associated with the medical office may be included as a part of the special use permit.
BACKGROUND The property is owned by Imad Hannoun, and he has signed the application.
Adjoining Properties and Special Uses
Direction From Zoning Request Decision Site North R-3 None
East R-3 None
South A-2 None
West B-1 None
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Adjoining Properties and Uses
Direction From Site Zoning Existing Land Use North R-3 Medical Offices East R-3 Vacant South A-2 Small lots with residences West B-1 Walmart Neighborhood Market
STAFF AND AGENCY ANALYSIS
UTILITIES
Health Department No comments from the local health department; public utilities to serve.
Public Works Public water and sewer are available to the proposed lot. Laterals for both services are already located on the lot. A site plan will need to be submitted for review and approval and adequacy of the lateral sizes will be determined during plan review. If the laterals are not adequate for the proposed water and sewer demands, new, adequately sized, laterals will need to be installed by the owner.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Environmental Services: Erosion control and stormwater management plans will need to be provided for review at the site plan review stage.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Emergency Services Subject property is located within the Hose Company #4’s Port Republic Road Substation and Harrisonburg Volunteer Rescue Squad’s respective first due areas. With the continued construction and growth within the County, our office has concerns with being able to provide emergency services to new and upcoming projects and locations while maintaining current emergency responses. This project will have to meet the requirements of the Rockingham County Fire Prevention Code.
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Building Official Building will have to be evaluated by a registered design professional to determine that it is suitable for medical office operations, ie., electrical wiring, handicap accessibility and proposed occupancy loads.
Planning This site is within the Stone Spring Urban Development Area and is designated Community Residential in the Comprehensive Plan’s Urban Growth Area. Community Residential includes commercial activity that has a variety of shops and offices at the core or edge of neighborhoods intended to supply the weekly needs of a household.
TRANSPORTATION
VDOT – Road Conditions This proposed use should not have a significant impact to the roadway network. It appears that the proposed entrance is not far enough away from Route 253 to meet current Access Management Regulations. An Access Management Exception will be required to accommodate this entrance. With that said, the proposed entrance is located on a property line and will provide shared use access to the adjacent property. It is likely that an Access Management Exception would be viewed favorably in this instance
VDOT – Traffic Impact Analysis N/A
SUMMARY
Considerations:
1. If approved, this will be an office for a plastic surgeon.
2. There will be a medical spa associated with the office of plastic surgery in the office also.
3. Public utilities will determine if the laterals for water and sewer are adequate during site plan review. If determined not to be adequate for the water and sewer demands of the business, new, adequately sized, laterals will need to be installed by the owner.
4. The proposed entrance is not far enough away from Port Republic Road to meet current VDOT Access Management Regulations. An Access Management Exception will be required to accommodate this entrance. VDOT state that the proposed entrance is located on a property line and will provide shared use access to the adjacent property so the felt an Access Management Exception would be viewed favorably.
5 SUP18-369 5. This site is within the Stone Spring Urban Development Area and is designated Community Residential in the Comprehensive Plan’s Urban Growth Area. Community Residential includes commercial activity that has a variety of shops and offices at the core or edge of neighborhoods intended to supply the weekly needs of a household.
6. The property is currently owned by Imad Hannoun who has signed the application.
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