January 10, 1990 Regular Meeting48
A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Super-
visors was held on January 10, 1990, at 7:15 P.M., in the Board
of Supervisor's Meeting Room, Frederick County Courthouse,
Loudoun Street Mall, Winchester, Virginia.
PRES ENT: Kenneth Y. Stiles, Chairman; Robert M. Rhodes,
Vice - Chairman; Dudley H. Rinker; Roger L. Crosen; W. Harrington
Smith, Jr. and Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. Harringtom Smith was not
present at the beginning of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order and asked that
everyone observe a moment of silence in absence of a Minister.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA - AMENDMENTS APPROVED
Mr. Riley asked for the following amendments: Approval of
three certificates for 4 -H members; Camp 7 Decision - Expansion
of Water and Sewer Extension.
The Agenda was approved as amended.
ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Election of Vice - Chairman
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Roger L.
Crosen and passed unanimously, Robert M. Rhodes was appointed as
Vice- Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for 1990.
Adoption of Rules of Order
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Roger L.
Crosen and passed unanimously, Robert's Rules of Order was adopt-
ed as the Rules of Order for the Board of Supervisors for 1990.
Appointment of Parliamentarian
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by
Roger L. Crosen and passed unanimously, John R. Riley, Jr. was
appointed as the Parliamentarian for the Board of Supervisors
for 1990.
Selection of Time and Place of Meeting
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker and passed unanimously, 7:15 P.M. on the second
and fourth Wednesdays of each month, in the Frederick County
Courthouse, Loudoun Street Mall, Winchester, Virginia, was
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selected as the time and place for Board of Supervisors meetings
for 1990.
Board Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions and
Committees
It was noted that all appointments to County Committees
would remain the same as they were for 1989 and that the Informa-
tion Services Committee would be an Ad -Hoc Committee rather than
one that meets every month. It was also noted that Mr. Riley
will serve as the liaison on the Airport Authority.
Kenneth Y. Stiles: Transportation Committee and the Plann-
ing Commission (non - voting).
Robert M. Rhodes Chairman of the Finance Committee; Chair-
man of the Personnel Committee; Winchester - Frederick County
Economic Development Commission and the Regional Jail Project
Board.
Dudley H. Rinker Chairman of the Information Services
Ad -Hoc Committee; Finance Committee; Parks and Recreation Commis-
sion and the Sanitation Authority.
Roger L. Crosen Chairman of the Law Enforcement and
Courts Committee; Personnel Committee; Gypsy Moth Committee and
the Fire and Rescue Committee.
W. Harrin� ton Smith, Jr. Chairman of the Code and
Ordinance Committee; Law Enforcement and Courts Committee;
Public Works Committee; Social Services Board; Board of Educa-
tion and the Braddock House Commission.
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. Chairman of the Public Works
Committee; Code and Ordinance Committee; Information Services
Ad -Hoc Committee; Extension Advisory Board and the Industrial
Development Authority.
intment /Appointment of Citizens to Various
Committees, Commissions, Etc.
Code and Ordinance
Stephen G. Butler and George W. Johnston, III.
Finance Committee
Carl F. Fryling, Jr. and Will L. Owings.
Information Services Ad -Hoc Committee:
William 0. Bauserman and James L. Beaukema.
Law Enforcement and Courts
Larry P. Coverstone and Charles R. Mcllwee.
Personnel
Lt. Col. (Ret.) James L. Longerbeam and Clarence L. Hunter.
Public Works Committee
Keith A. Tubandt and Chester A. Renner.
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Extension Advisory Committee
Joyce Carden, Gainesboro District.
Carolyn L. Marker, Back Creek District.
Gwen H. Lunsford, Shawnee District.
Janet Stiles, Stonewall District.
Harold G. Nichols, Opequon District.
J. Robert Russell, At- Large.
C. Joseph Lizer, At- Large.
Margaret B. Douglas, At- Large.
Transportation Committee
Julian Carper, Opequon District.
Jacques E. Billmyer, Back Creek District.
James M. Racey, II, Shawnee District.
Elmer H. Lauck, Gainesboro District.
Franklin D. Taylor, Stonewall District.
Gypsy Moth Committee
Gerald R. Crowell
Gary K. Oates
Frank V. Sherwood
Margarette M. Smith
Carolyn S. Lewis
Wilbur Johnston
Robert F. Dresel
CERTIFICATES FOR 4 -H MEMBERS - APPROVED
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker seconded by Charles
W. Orndoff, Sr. and passed unanimously, certificates for the
following were approved:
Michelle Middleton
Stacey Earhart
Amy Walker
ENDORSEMENT OF EXTENSION OF WATER LINES TO CAMP 7 -
TABLED
It was explained that this water line would only be for
Camp 7 and would not be made available to any Clarke County
citizens.
Mr. Crosen stated that he felt the Planning Commission
should review this and make a recommendation before the Board
acts on it.
Mr. Stiles explained he saw no reason for the Planning
Commission to have any input on this as it has nothing to do
with Frederick County.
Mr. Crosen stated that he would like to see a drawing as to
exactly where these lines would be going.
It was requested that this be tabled until the information
Board member Roger Crosen requested is made available.
4 9 %OARD ENDORSED EXPANSION OF CAMP 7
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker and seconded by Robert
M. Rhodes to endorse the proposal as made by the Department of
Corrections of the possibility of Camp 7 Detention Facility in
Clarke County being expanded.
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Aye - Kenneth Y. Stiles, Robert M. Rhodes, Dudley H. Rinker and
Charles W. Orndof_f, Sr. Nay - Roger L. Crosen.
Mr. Crosen stated that he did not feel it was necessary for
the County to endorse this or get involved in any way.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING
REZONING REQUEST #004 -88 of ROBERT AND KITTY HOCKMAN -
BACK CREEK MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT - APPROVED
Mr. Watkins, Planning and Development Director, presented
this request and stated that the Planning Commission recommended
approval.
Mr. Michael Bryan, Attorney, appeared before the Board on
behalf of the Petitioner and stated that no decision had been
made at this time as far as what would be built on this proper-
ty.
There was no public input.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Dudley H.
Rinker and passed unanimously, rezoning request number 004 -88 of
Robert and Kitty Hockman to rezone 46.5 acres from RA (Rural
Areas) to M -1 (Industrial Limited) was approved. This property
is located on Route 651 on the South side of Route 37, about 1/4
mile and is identified as Parcel 60 on Tax Map 63 in the Back
Creek Magisterial District.
REZONING REQUEST #022 -89 OF HARRY F. STIMPSON, JR. -
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Mr. Watkins presented this request and stated that the
Planning Commission recommended approval.
Mr. Rinker asked if screening would be required along the
ravine.
Mr. Watkins replied yes.
Mr. Harry Stimpson, Jr. appeared before the Board on behalf
of his request.
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Mr. Rinker asked if there were any plans for a connecting
road from Stickley Drive to the lagoon.
Mr. Stimpson replied no, not at this time, maybe in the
future.
Mr. Rinker stated that a connecting road would help to
alleviate some of the future traffic problems at Stickley Drive
and Route 277.
There was no public comment.
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Robert M.
Rhodes and passed unanimously, rezoning request number 022 -89 of
Harry F. Stimpson, Jr. and Harry F. Stimpson, III, to rezone
15.035 acres from B -1 (Neighborhood Business) to B -2 (Business
General) was approved. This property fronts 871.95 feet on the
East side of Route 1012, a short distance South of the intersec-
tion of Routes 1012 and 277, East of Stephens City and is identi-
fied as Parcels 145, 146 and 147 on Tax Map 85 in the Opequon
Magisterial District.
VICE- CHAIRMAN RHODES PRESIDED OVER REMAINDER OF THE
MEETING
Chairman Stiles left the meeting at this time and passed
the gavel over to Vice - Chairman Robert M. Rhodes.
REZONING REQUEST #023 -89 OF OAKCREST BUILDERS, INC. -
SHAWNEE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT - APPROVED
Mr. Watkins presented this request and noted that the Plann-
ing Commission recommended approval with proffers.
Mr. Scott Marsh of G. W. Clifford and Associates, appeared
before the Board with a slide presentation of this request and
noted the location and further plans. He pointed out this would
be a business use.
Mr. Michael Bryan, Attorney, appeared before the Board on
behalf of this request. He explained this location was planned
for the corporate headquarters for Oakcrest Builders.
Mr. Rinker asked about storage of construction vehicles,
trucks, etc.
Mr. Bryan replied no, there would be none.
Ms. Pat Dunn, owner of the property across Route 50, asked
about drainage that would be going across Route 50.
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Mr. Marsh replied there cannot be any more drainage than is
currently there as this is addressed by the Engineers.
Board member W. Harrington Smith, Jr. arrived at this time.
Mr. Charles Dunn appeared before the Board and asked what
happened to the engineering when the development went in across
from Greenwood Fire Hall as he has seen as much as four inches
of water in the road between this development and the Greenwood
Fire Company Building.
Mr. Crosen stated that he was relieved to see this is being
developed for commercial use and not residential.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Roger L. Crosen and passed unanimously, rezoning request number
023 -89 of Oakcrest Builders, Inc., to rezone 23.2282 acres from
RA (Rural Areas) to B -2 (Business General) was approved. This
property is located at the intersection of Route 644 and Route
50, on the West side of Route 50 and the South side of Route
644, and is identified as Parcel 26 on Tax Map 77 in the Shawnee
Magisterial District.
OTHER PLANNING ITEMS
MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN - HUNTINGTON MEADOWS - APPROVED
Mr. Watkins presented this and noted that the Planning
Commission recommended approval with the condition that a side-
walk /walkway system be provided within the site and to and from
the site.
Mr. B. J. Tisinger, Attorney, appeared before the Board on
behalf of this request.
Mr. Smith asked about the drainage problem.
Mr. Tisinger replied that the land in this area is really
flat.
Mr. Smith asked what was being planned to correct this.
Mr. Tisinger replied grading, drainage, etc.
Mr. Crosen asked about the road to help alleviate traffic
and if the road shown on the drawing that would connect to Baker
Knight Street could be constructed in a more "straight down"
direction.
Mr. Chuck Maddox explained why this could not be done.
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Mr. Rinker asked if Baker Knight Street was going to be
used to help alleviate traffic from Route 7.
Mr. Watkins replied yes.
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. and seconded by
W. Harrington Smith, Jr., to approve the master development plan
of Huntington Meadows.
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Aye - Robert M. Rhodes, W. Harrington Smith, Jr. and Charles W.
Orndoff, Sr. Nay - Dudley H. Rinker and Roger L. Crosen.
PATRICIA M. HESTER APPOINTED TO SERVE ON THE SOCIAL
SERVICES BOARD
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Rhodes and passed unanimously, Patricia M. Hester was
appointed to the Social Services Board as a representative from
Shawnee District, said term to be retroactive to January 1, 1990
and expire on December 31, 1994.
GILBANKS HAMILTON, JOHN KRONENBERGER, ALICE MILLS AND ED
Mr. Smith nominated Mr. Bill Hamilton and Mr. John
Kronenberger to the Board of Equalization from Shawnee District.
11 Mr. Rinker nominated Mr. Ed Forrester and Ms. Alice Mills
to the Board of Equalization from Opequon District.
APPOINTMENT TO SHAWNEELAND SANITARY DISTRICT ADVISORY
BOARD - TABLED
OTHER PLANNING ITEMS CONTINUED
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO REVISE ALL PORTIONS OF THE
The Board discussed these amendments at great length and
decided to send them back to the Planning Commission staff for
further study and recommendation:
Mr. Crosen made the following requests:
1. That width of lot frontage be increased to 250 feet
on five acres lots.
2. Felt that the County needed to get away from "postage
stamp" lots and felt the maximum gross density should
be eight dwellings per acre.
3. Minimum Lot Size - Felt minimum lot size should be
increased as follows:
Single Family Detached Traditional:
15,000 sq. ft. to 20,000 sq. ft.
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Single Family Urban:
12,000 sq. ft. to 15,000 sq. ft.
Single Family Detached Cluster:
10,000 sq. ft. to 15,000 sq. ft.
8,000 sq. ft. to 12,000 sq. ft.
4. Single Family Zero Lot Line - Abolish this altogether.
Mr. Crosen stated that the closer you put people together
the more problems you are going to have and did not feel they
needed all these small lots.
Mr. Watkins explained this would be monitored each year
with the comprehensive plan.
Mr. Crosen stated that a lot of citizens in the County are
saying "too much too fast ".
Mr. Smith stated that he felt this needed to be looked at
and felt it should go back to Planning.
Mr. Rhodes stated that this document had been worked on
continually for the last six years and he felt a lot of these
matters could be taken care of through proffering.
Mr. Crosen asked what about the land already zoned and
there were no proffers.
Mr. Rhodes stated that he felt the County needed to look at
density.
Mr. Rinker stated that he felt each Board member should
discuss Mr. Crosen's concerns with their Planning Commission
representative.
Mr. Crosen stated that he felt patio house lot sizes should
be doubled and omit the maximum lot size.
Mr. Rhodes stated then they should do away with patio homes
altogether.
5. Maximum Gross Density
Section 5 -6 -9.1 Cut 8 to 6.
Section 5 -6 -10.1 Cut 8 to 6.
Section 5 -6 -11.1 Cut 8 to 6.
Section 5 -6 -12.1 Cut 8 to 6.
Section 5 -6 -13.1 Cut 10 to 8.
6. Mobile Homes - Decrease 8 to 6 units per acre.
Increase minimum lot size from
4,000 to 6,000 square feet.
Mr. Smith stated that he would like to commend the planning
staff for a job well done with this ordinance.
Mr. Crosen stated he too felt the Planning staff had done a
good job, he just had some questions on content.
Mr. Watkins requested clarification on RP to pass on to the
Planning Commission.
Mr. Crosen stated that the County people are telling the
Board members they are not pleased with the current development
and he thought the Board needed to make the decision and not the
staff. Mr. Crosen did request that the lot size be given earn-
est consideration from 15,000 - 20,000 square feet and 12,000 -
15,000 square feet.
It was the consensus that the entire Zoning Ordinance be
referred back to the Planning staff.
UPON MOTION DULEY MADE, SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY,
IT WAS ORDERED TART TF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ADJOURN.
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