CPPC 11-13-06 Meeting MinutesNotes of CPPS Meeting November 13, 2006 at 7:30 p.m
In attendance for this meeting were Steve Kapocsi, Jim Doran, Matt Hott, Jesse Moffett, Trish
Ridgeway & Gloria Puffinburger
Item 1— 20072008 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
Senior Planner Susan Eddy introduced Planning Technician Kevin Henry who presented the
highlights of the 2007-2008 CIP. Planner Henry noted that biggest change this year was the
introduction of transportation projects into the CIP. Members had many questions about the
addition of transportation projects. Member Bob Morris saw issues if the County was still
pursuing transportation impact fees. Member Jay Banks was concerned that these road projects
would now be paid by tax dollars instead of developer funding. Member Jim Golladay
questioned the need for road projects in the CIP as they were already in the Six Year Road Plan
and the Eastern Road Plan. Chairman Light questioned the number of road projects and
suggested the addition of Route 277.
Transportation Planner John Bishop described the discussion of these road projects at the
Transportation Committee, which has already endorsed the list. Planner Eddy read the new
section in the Code of Virginia that directed the inclusion of road projects in the CIP.
Member Golladay suggested light synchronization as a new project. Member Chris Mohn
commented that perhaps some tax dollars should go to these road projects. Member Morris
worried that developers would no longer provide actual road improvements.
Discussion then turned to other CIP projects. Ms. Ridgeway with the Handley Library
commented that the two new library projects had been added as a result of discussions with the
UDA study group. Member Morris suggested shared library facilities. Ms. Ridgeway was very
amenable to shared parking lots, but noted security issues with shared facilities with schools.
Chairman Lights suggested a yearly multi -department discussion of joint facilities_ Member
Orndorff noted that a combined facility/campus was possible with the next elementary school.
Ms. Puffinburger with Public Works had no additional comments.
Mr. Kapocsi with the School Department reviewed the school projects. When questioned about
the Amherst Street site, he noted that if the administrative facilities moved to James Wood
Middle School, the Amherst Street administration site would still be retained, perhaps for NREP.
Mr. Doran reviewed the Parks and Ree projects.
Members voted to endorse the 2007-2008 CIP.
Item 2 -- Update of the Community Facilities and Services and Parks and Recreation
Chapters of the Comprehensive Policy Plan
Planner Eddy introduced Zoning Technician Lauren Krempa. Planner Krempa noted the
changes that had been suggested by department heads for their sections in the Comp Plan.
Member Morris resumed the discussion of co -location of facilities. Planner Eddy noted that the
implementation strategies in the Comp Plan could endorse co -location.
Member Wilmot wanted a greater emphasis placed on future planning, with a 10-20 year
timeframe.
Mr. Doran noted that he would have a further update of the Parks and Rec section next week. He
has a small group from the Parks and Rec committee working on this.
Mr. Moffett and Member Jones were asked to prepare an ultimate build -out scenario for water
and sewer provision. Member Jones noted that the sewer master plan could be summarized. He
also noted that the Route 11 North area was already to capacity.
Member Morris requested a Comp Plan update of the bike plan to make it a multi -model plan,
not focused solely on leisure.
Member Wilmot suggested that the Parks and Rec chapter be incorporated into the Public
Facilities Chapter.
Planner Eddy said this item would return to the CPPS at a later date.
The meeting ended at 9:00 pm.
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