The six planning areas delineated in Figure 15 (Future Land Use Map) are discussed in detail here, including specific future land use maps and action plans for each area. Note that a future land use map shows the eventual development and use for the areas; the timing and implementation of that development are to be guided by the Goals and Objectives and the action plans. The proposed actions are categorized into short-term (five years or less), mid-term (five to fifteen years) and long-term (greater than 15 years). The action plans for each area include land use, transportation, and recreation. Appendix I is the current Six-Year Secondary Road Plan Improvements and a list of projects on a waiting list. The Board of Supervisors updates this listing annually. The County staff should be contacted for current listings.

This Growth Area contains the Snowville Elementary School. This school has recently been renovated and expanded to serve a school population of 400 students. The student population during the 1998-99 year was 169 students. This area has both fire and rescue services. Fire services are provided from station #1 across from the school and from Station #2 on Shelburne Road.

Until such time as public water and sewer are available, careful evaluation should be given to proposals for residential development. Protect the scenic value of the area by carefully evaluating the impact of development on the view sheds.

See Figure 16: Snowville Area Future Land Use Plan.

Land Use Action Plan

• Construct the most important water and/or sewer system(s).
• Incorporate transportation system improvements identified by the citizens into the six-year plan as soon as possible.

• Complete the required utility systems.
• Seek to include improvements to routes specified in the six year Secondary Road Plan.

In addition to transportation policies outlined earlier, the following policy is pertinent to this area:

• Seek to make road improvements that support existing mining/mineral extraction industry, the travel industry, and other economic development activities.

• Establish arterial concept. Select an arterial route connecting Rt. 232 to the south side of Claytor Lake/Lead Mine Road.
• Identify Lead Mine Road as an arterial road.
• Continue implementation of existing Six-Year Secondary Road Plan Improvements.

• Continue improvements to Lead Mine Road.
• Continue improvements to gravel roads as secondary road allocation permits.
• Improve Owens Road and signage to improve access to Harry Dehaven Park.

• See that all improvements required for Lead Mine to serve as an arterial road are in place.

• Begin dialogue with BSA to explore opportunities for access to BSA trail network, including possibilities for a connection to the New River Trail.
• Develop a master plan for Harry Dehaven Park. Explore funding sources including establishment of a Harry Dehaven Park Foundation. Begin initial improvements, such as parking and restrooms.
• Market recreational opportunities/assets.

• Continue agency/private sector coordination/cooperation efforts to develop needed facilities and market recreational opportunities.
• Consider the establishment of a regional recreational facility authority.
• Continue development of Harry Dehaven Park.

• Develop bike trail/lane along Lead Mine.
• Encourage development of lodges/hotels/bed and breakfasts/conference facilities to service recreational traffic, businesses, etc.
• Develop conference/meeting facilities at Harry Dehaven Park.

• Locate and develop an emergency services facility in the area.
• Establish the growth area concept.
• Conduct feasibility studies on the provision of water and sewer services to the growth areas. Both traditional and alternative systems should be evaluated.
• Amend the zoning ordinance and mapping to support growth area development.
• Assure developers of standard subdivisions and other higher density developments adequate water supplies and wastewater facilities.
• Continue the roadway improvements identified in the six-year plan.

• Construct the most important water and/or sewer system(s).
• Encourage the public and private investment in opportunities associated with the Lake and Trail to establish the area as a major access point to the trail for a variety of users.

• Complete the required utility systems.
• Seek to include improvements to routes specified in the six year Secondary Road Plan.

• Establish arterial concept. Julia Simpkins Road (SR 693) and Boone Furnace Road should be designated as arterials due to traffic volume and high truck traffic to connect to Route 100.
• Bridges on Farris Mines Road should be widened to allow access by all fire trucks operated by the volunteer Fire Department.
• Continue implementation of existing Six-Year Secondary Road Plan Improvements.

• Continue to improve Julia Simpkins/Farris Mines Road-Boone Furnace Road-Barren Springs Road as connection to Rt. 100 in Wythe County. Work with VDOT, DCR, and DGIF to improve signage for Rt. 100 traffic.
• Continue improvements to gravel roads as secondary road allocation permits.
• Seek inclusion of citizen-identified improvements to the six-year plan.

• Develop bike trail/lane along SR 655 connecting the BSA Reservation and the New River Trail State Park.

• Continue agency/private sector coordination/cooperation efforts to develop needed facilities and market recreational opportunities.
• Consider the establishment of a regional recreational facility authority.
• Continue the development of Harry Dehaven Park.

• Develop bike trail/lane along Lead Mine/Julia Simpkins Road.
• Encourage development of lodges/hotels/bed and breakfasts/conference facilities to service recreational traffic, businesses, etc.
• Consider the development of conference/meeting facilities at Harry Dehaven Park.

The Northeast Planning Area is bounded on the east and south by the New River and the north by Giles/Pulaski County lines and extends west to the developing area associated with Dublin. See Figure 10. While agriculture is a major land use activity in the Area, its great natural beauty and proximity to the New River have resulted in a substantial increase in residential development. Increased population density has, in turn, led to the development of numerous retail outlets. There are XX parcels devoted to agriculture. Residential use is the most dominant in terms of the number of parcels. This planning area also includes major existing and emerging industrial uses. A major portion of the Radford site of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant and the New River Industrial Park are located in this area.

• Establish a county service center in the area.
• Support continued development of New River Industrial Park and encourage support facilities such as hotel, conference, and food services.
• Seek renovation/improvements to school facilities and enhance the school land base to better support school and community activities.

• Continue encouraging the development of the area as a full-service community.
• Seek to enhance the Route 114 entrance to the County.

In addition to transportation policies described earlier, this policy applies to this planning area:

• Make road improvements that support existing and expanding commerce, industry and commuting patterns in northeast Pulaski County.

• Continue implementation of existing Six-Year Secondary Road Plan Improvements.
• Designate Peppers Ferry Blvd. and Belspring Road as arterials.
• Establish a bike-walkway between Radford and Fairlawn utilizing Memorial Bridge.
• Provide controlled access between the Fairlawn community and Route 114.

• Integrate modes of transportation.

• Preserve and protect New River corridor. Encourage development of river access facilities and user services in northeast Pulaski County area.
• Foster cooperative relationships with State and Federal agencies and outdoor guide services/private sector to market these assets and promote Pulaski County as an origin/destination for New River/New River Trail passive recreation trips.
• Coordinate with the City of Radford to develop river access recreational facilities for the citizens of both jurisdictions.
• Support the development of a canoe trail from North Carolina to West Virginia.

Recreation Action Plan

Short Term

• Coordinate public and private initiatives to develop recreational facilities for the citizens of Pulaski County.

• Continue agency/private sector coordination/cooperation efforts to develop needed facilities and market recreational opportunities.
• Consider the establishment of a regional recreational facility authority.
• Continue development of river access facilities. Evaluate the development of a public access and recreational facility at New River Industrial Park or alternative sites.

• Develop bike trail/lane along the Norfolk Southern Railway trestle.
• Encourage development of lodges/hotels/bed and breakfasts/conference facilities to service recreational traffic, businesses, etc.

While agriculture is a major land use activity in the Area, its great natural beauty and proximity to the New River have resulted in a substantial increase in residential development. The growth of the Dublin Industrial Park, the Volvo expansion, and the designation of the New River Valley Airport as a user-fee airport and foreign trade zone, point to significant economic development activity. The Regional Commerce Park is currently under development by 12 localities. Other industrial and economic developments in the area include Pulaski Corporate Center and the New River site of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. Residential use is the most dominate in terms of the number of parcels. Most of the tax-exempt parcels in the Area are churches. For North-Central Future Land Use Map, see Figure 19.

• Seek to establish the area as a major center where visitors may find a wide variety of services.

• Seek to establish a major intermodal transportation center.
• Complete the required utility systems.

In addition to general transportation policies discussed earlier, this policy is pertinent to this area:

• Make road improvements that support existing commerce, industry and commuting patterns in North Central Pulaski County.

• Continue implementation of existing Six-Year Secondary Road Plan Improvements.
• Designate Little Creek Road and Highland Road as arterials.

• Continue to improve access to arterials.
• Seek to establish an intermodal facility at the New River site of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant.
• Seek an additional connection from Exit 101 area north into Dublin.

Complete improvements to secondary roads as identified by citizens and traffic pattern analysis

• Preserve and protect New River corridor. Encourage development of river access facilities and user services in northeast Pulaski County area. Foster cooperative relationships with State and Federal agencies and outdoor guide services/private sector to market these assets and promote Pulaski County as an origin/destination for New River/New River Trail passive recreation trips.
• Coordinate with the City of Radford to develop river access recreational facilities for the citizens of both jurisdictions.

• Prepare a plan to interconnect recreation facilities by bike/walkways.
• Continue agency/private sector coordination/cooperation efforts to develop needed facilities and market recreational opportunities.
• Consider the establishment of a regional recreational facility authority.
• Continue development of river access facilities.

• Development bicycle lanes along the transcontinental bicycle route (Bicycle route 76.)
• Encourage development of lodges/hotels/restaurants and visitor center to service recreational traffic, businesses, etc.

The Northwest Planning Area is bordered on the north and west by the Wythe/Pulaski County line, on the south by Interstate 81, and on the east by a line defined between this area and the North-Central Planning Area. The major features in this area are the Jefferson National Forest and the Town of Pulaski. While agriculture is a major land use activity in the Area, its great natural beauty and proximity to the Jefferson National Forest have resulted in an increase in residential development. The general growth pattern is one of agricultural use in the northern part of the planning area slowly giving way to residential use as one approaches the Town of Pulaski. There are XX parcels devoted to agriculture. Residential use is the most dominate in terms of the number of parcels. Most of the tax-exempt parcels in the Area are churches. For North-West Future Land Use Map, see Figure 10.

• Coordinate higher intensity development with the Town of Pulaski.
• Identify and acquire sites for new schools and emergency services.
• Amend the zoning ordinance and mapping to support growth area development.
• Assure developers of residential subdivisions and other higher density developments adequate water supplies and wastewater facilities.
• Amend the zoning ordinance to require the reservation of adequate right-of-way along Bob White Boulevard to construct a four-lane street.

• Construct required school facilities.
• Encourage the marketing of opportunities associated with the Jefferson National Forest.

• Encourage Pulaski as an active terminus of the New River Valley Trail State Park with adequate facilities.
• Seek to include improvements to routes specified in the six year Secondary Road Plan.

In addition to transportation policies discussed earlier, these policies are pertinent to this area:

• Improve public access to the Jefferson National Forest.
• Make road improvements that support existing commerce, industry and commuting patterns in Northwest Pulaski County

• Continue implementation of existing Six-Year Secondary Road Plan Improvements.
• Designate Bob White, Alum Spring Road, Thornspring Road and Robinson Tract Road as arterials.

• Seek a new interchange between the area and Interstate 81.
• Continue improvements to gravel roads as secondary road allocation permits.

• Develop a combination walking and bike trail/lane on Gatewood Road leading to the town Reservoir.

• Seek to capitalize on the New River Trail State Park and coordinate public and private efforts to establish the area as a service center.
• Foster cooperative relationships with State and Federal agencies and outdoor guide services/private sector to market these assets and promote Pulaski County as an origin/destination for activities in the Jefferson National Forest.

• Coordinate public and private initiatives to develop recreational facilities for the citizens of Pulaski County.

• Continue agency/private sector coordination/cooperation efforts to develop needed facilities and market recreational opportunities associated with the Jefferson National Forest and New River State Park.
• Consider the establishment of a regional recreational facility authority.
• Continue development of river and forest access facilities.

• Encourage development of lodges/hotels/bed and breakfasts to service recreational traffic, businesses, etc.

The Draper Area is bounded on the west by the Wythe/Pulaski County line and on the south by Claytor Lake. The area is generally triangular with Interstate 81 forming the northern border. See Figure 16. While agriculture is a major land use activity in the Area, its great natural beauty and proximity to Claytor Lake has resulted in an increase in residential development. The general growth pattern is one of agricultural use in the planning area slowly giving way to residential use throughout the Planning Area. In particular, there has been extensive development along the lakefront, in the Draper Valley Golf Course area, and along Lake Ridge Drive, Brown Road, and the Old Baltimore Road. Residential use is the most dominate in terms of the number of parcels. Most of the tax-exempt parcels in the Area are churches. For Draper Future Land Use Map, see Figure 21.

• Identify a new school site or modify the size of the existing site to allow renovation and expansion of the Draper School.
• Conduct feasibility studies on the provision of water and sewer services to the growth areas. Both traditional and alternative systems should be evaluated.
• Amend the zoning ordinance and mapping to support growth area development.
• Assure developers of standard subdivisions and other higher density developments adequate water supplies and wastewater facilities.
• Continue the roadway improvements identified in the six-year plan.

• Encourage the development of commercial activity in association with Interstate 81.

• Construct the most important water and/or sewer system(s).

• Encourage the public and private opportunities associated with the Claytor Lake and the New River Trail State Park.
• Establish Draper as a destination/origin point on the New River Trail.

• Seek to establish access points and boat-only camping areas along the Lake.
• Seek to include improvements to routes specified in the six year Secondary Road Plan.

• Continue implementation of existing Six Year Secondary Road Plan Improvements.
• Designate Lowmans Ferry Road, Brown Road and the Old Baltimore Road as arterials.

• Seek to improve road connections from Route 100 along the Lake to the eastern end of the area.
• Continue improvements to gravel roads as secondary road allocation permits.

• Divert bicycle traffic from the current Interstate Bicycle Route 76 to the New River Trail.

• Preserve and protect New River corridor. Encourage development of river access facilities and user services in the Draper Planning Area.
• Foster cooperative relationships with State and Federal agencies and outdoor guide services/private sector to market these assets and promote Pulaski County as an origin/destination for New River, New River Trail and Jefferson National Forest passive recreation trips.
• Coordinate with the National Park Service to develop forest access recreational facilities for the citizens.

• Coordinate public and private initiatives to develop recreational facilities for the citizens of Pulaski County.
• Work to establish a canoe trail from North Carolina to West Virginia along the River and Lake.

• Continue agency/private sector coordination/cooperation efforts to develop needed facilities and market recreational opportunities.
• Consider the establishment of a regional recreational facility authority.
• Continue development of river and forest access facilities.

• Encourage development of lodges/hotels/bed and breakfasts/conference facilities to service recreational traffic, businesses, etc.