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Roanoke County supervisors remove zoning conditions for two properties, approve kennel permit and note county placemaking award
Summary
At its July 14 meeting, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors voted to remove zoning conditions on two high-intensity commercial parcels, approved a special-use permit for a commercial kennel, and recognized planning staff for a 2026 Virginia Association of Counties achievement award for placemaking.
Roanoke County supervisors voted July 14 to remove zoning conditions on two commercial properties and approved a special-use permit to operate a commercial kennel, according to a meeting recap published by the county.
The board opened the 2 p.m. session by recognizing planning department staff and partners from libraries, parks and recreation, tourism, economic development and general services for receiving a 2026 Virginia Association of Counties achievement award for the county’s placemaking program. The recap said recent placemaking work includes 16 new gateway signs, murals on library storm drains, “Roanoke County” love‑work signage and tree plantings on Arbor Day.
In land‑use business, the board held second readings and public hearings on two petitions to remove zoning conditions from properties currently zoned high‑intensity commercial. The first petition concerned 3306 West Main Street; the primary condition being removed limited the site to the sale of used cars. The board voted to remove that condition. The second petition concerned 5999 Franklin Road, where the existing conditions limited the sale of area rugs, flooring materials and antiques; the board also voted to remove those conditions. Vote tallies were not specified in the meeting recap.
The board approved appointments and the consent agenda and accepted reports without discussion. During the public‑comment period one resident spoke about efforts to have historically significant areas of Bend Mountain considered for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
At the 6 p.m. session the board considered a petition from Travis Bell seeking a special‑use permit to operate a commercial kennel on Grub Road. One person spoke in opposition during the public hearing; the board voted to approve the ordinance granting the permit. The recap does not include the text of motions, the names of movers and seconders, or vote counts.
Supervisors used their reports to raise a range of topics. Supervisor Radford and another supervisor (name redacted in the transcript) expressed concerns about a potential Mountain Valley Pipeline compressor station. Supervisor North discussed transportation improvement applications the county submitted for the Smart Scale grant program. Supervisor Mahoney noted funding recently cut by the state General Assembly. Chair Shepherd promoted upcoming events at Explorer Park, including USA Cycling and a tavern‑stage summer music series.
The recap directs viewers to Roanoke Valley Television’s YouTube page to watch full board meetings. The board’s next scheduled meeting is Aug. 18 at 2 p.m.
Votes at a glance: 1) Removal of zoning condition at 3306 West Main Street — approved (vote tally not specified). 2) Removal of zoning conditions at 5999 Franklin Road — approved (vote tally not specified). 3) Special‑use permit for a commercial kennel for Travis Bell (Grub Road) — approved (vote tally not specified).
