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November 12, 1980 Regular Meeting111 A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors was held on November 12, 1980, at 7:00 P.M. in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room, 9 Court Square, Winchester, Virginia. PRESENT S. Roger Koontz, Chairman; Will L. Owings, Vice- Chairman; William H. Baker; Rhoda W. Maddox; R. Thomas Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles. CAll TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order. INVOCATION The invocation was delivered by Reverend Malcolm Lerch of the Stephens City Lutheran Church. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Malcolm requested that an item be added to the agenda prior to old business regarding county officials. The Board concurred. Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles, seconded by Rhoda W. Maddox and passed unanimously, the agenda was adopted as amended. PROPOSED LEGISLATION REGARDING REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM - DISCUSSED Mr. Stiles stated that he was opposed to the program inasmuch as he felt it was nothing more than the federal government printing money it does not have and distributing it back to the Counties. Several Board members stated that although they agree with Mr. Stiles in part, they felt Frederick County should receive their fair share of funding if the program is reinstated. Upon motion made by R. Thomas Malcolm and seconded by William H. Baker, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick, Virginia, does herein declare their support of the NACO organization and others to have the revenue sharing program reinstated. The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye - S. Roger Koontz, William H. Baker, Will L. Owings, R. Thomas Malcolm and Rhoda W. Maddox. Nay - Kenneth Y. Stiles. 112 D ,SION OF SCI CONTRACT FOR J The County Administrator read a letter from School RI Superintendent Wright regarding discussion of cost of the James Wood Ridge Campus advising that the School Board would meet with the Board of Supervisors to discuss this matter when the project is completed and that a full report would be made at that time. Mr. Stiles stated that he would be willing to concede to waiting to have his questions answered sometime after January 5, 1981 when the School is occupied. He added that due to the im- precise nature of the remainder of the project, he felt the questions could be answered immediately after occupancy of the School, i.e. one of the Board Meetings in January. Mr. Stiles advised that he wanted to make it very clear that cost was only one thing he was concerned about; that he was concerned about the noncompliance of various specific details in the contract regarding cost overruns as well as schedule overruns. He added that many of the contractors are working overtime and Saturdays to complete the project in December and are sustaining this cost themselves. Mr. Stiles stated that he was concerned about whether or not the procedures set forth in the contract to prevent overruns had been implemented and if they had why they had failed, he further stated that he was aware of the fact that any changes approved by the School Board which would increase the cost would be the responsibility of the Board of Supervisors to pay for. He then asked for input from other Board Members stating that he felt he, as well as the public, were entitled to some answers. Mr. Owings stated that the Board of Supervisors had been given a guaranteed maximum cost and any cost above this figure would be th responsibility of the contractor. Mr. Koontz stated that the School Board could not spend more th the Board had approved and he felt any Board Member who had a ques- tion regarding the project should have those questions answered at upcoming meeting with the School Board. Mr. Stiles stated that he would suggest the Board address possible cost overruns before they reached the point where there is nothing which can be done about th 113 Mr. Baker stated that he felt the Board should wait until, the School is completed and if there are overruns the Board should then analyze the situation and ask the School Board for an explanation of said overruns. Mrs. Maddox stated that the new School had been built to provide a better education for the children but because of the delay in the opening we have compromised one -half year of their education. She added that she felt questions other than those relating to finance need to be answered as well. Mr. Malcolm stated that he was concerned about the Board's right to inject themselves into a contractual matter which shoul be within the purview of the School Board. He added that if any Board member knows that there is in fact something illegal takin place the entire Board should know about it now. He added that if the project comes in overbid then he felt the Board had a legitimate right to get involved. He noted that anything up to that point would be speculation and could be a waste of time. Mr. Stiles stated that he had made no allegations of improper conduct. The Chairman stated that all of the Board members are interested in the School, its cost and the impact it will have or the taxpayers and that he would endeavor to arrange a meeting in January to get answers to questions Board members might have. BUSINESS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CUP #011 -80 - DI$TRICT - AP OMP'S GARAGE) - GAINESB Mr. Riley presented the request for Conditional Use Permit of Ralph Poe and read the reviewing agency comments. He stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the permit with conditions. Mr. Malcolm expressed concern regarding issues coming before the Board for approval after the fact. He noted that a sign fitting the description of the one requested in the conditional use permit has been in existence at this location for some time. He asked if this was a justifiable concern. Mr. White stated that he agreed with Mr. Malcolm very strongly that is has been discussed briefly and there is an item 114 on the agenda dealing with this matter. He noted that this is a matter the Board should address and if they are serious about their ordinances they should be consistent in the enforcement thereof. Mr. Poe appeared before the Board in support of his request and stated that pursuant to the Planning Commission recommeda- tion the sign had been moved seventy -five feet from the proper- ty line. There was no opposition. Upon motion made by Rhoda W. Maddox and seconded by Kenneth Y. Stiles, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick, Virginia, does herein approve conditional use permit #011 -80 of Ralph Poe for the location of an off - premise directional sign at Omp's Garage, Rt. 522 North in the Gaines - boro Magisterial District with the following conditions: 1. This is a one year permit to be reviewed each January by the Frederick County Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. 2. The sign as permitted will be maintained and kept at the original size. 3. The sign shall be placed seventy -five feet from the Church property line. The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye - S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker, Rhoda W. Maddox, R. Thomas Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles. CUP #012 -80 - JOHN AND LINDA MARTIN - GAINESBORO DISTRICT - APPROVED Mr. Riley presented the request for conditional use permit of John and Linda Martin and read the reviewing agencies com- ments. He noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request with conditions. Mr. Martin appeared before the Board in support of his request and stated that he understood the conditions and is satisfied with them. Mr. Malcolm asked Mr. Martin if his business is operational now and he replied that it was. Mr. Malcolm then asked how he had discovered the procedure for a conditional use permit and Mr. 115 Martin replied that he has been in other businesses for the pas eight years and this requirement has been enacted during that period of time. Mr. Malcolm again expressed concern regarding people operating businesses without the required conditional us permit. There was no opposition. Upon motion made by Rhoda W. Maddox and seconded by Y. Stiles, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the Count of Frederick, Virginia, does herein approve conditional use permit #012 -80 of John and Linda Martin to conduct a home - occupa tion in their dwelling for use as a gun dealer and stock related supplies, located on the east side of Rt. 654, 1/2 mile from Rt. 522 North in the Gainesboro Magisterial District with the fol- lowing conditions: 1. This is a one year permit to be reviewed each January by the Frederick County Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. 2. Off - street parking shall be provided. 3. Noone may be employed other than members of the immediate family residing on the premises. The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye - S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker, Rhoda W. Maddox, R. Thomas Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles. CUP #013 -80 - DOYLE E. WHITTINGTON - GAINESBORO DISTRICT - r nnn n<ro r. Mr. Riley presented conditional use permit #013 -80 of Doy E. Whittington and read the reviewing agencies comments. He stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval with i conditions. Mr. Riley noted that an additional condition shoulc be added which should read: "If the use is discontinued, or occL pancy or ownership changes, this conditional use permit shall expire and a new conditional use permit will be required." The Board concurred. The Board also agreed to amend the hours of operation to 7 :00 A.M. to 8 :00 P.M. Outside storage and screen- ing were discussed and Mr. Whittington advised that the only out side storage would be a piece of equipment which would have to be removed to work on a tractor and Mr. Riley stated that the screening would consist of evergreen plantings. 116 The matter of the continuation of nonconforming uses was discussed briefly and Mr. Malcolm stated that he felt the Board should address the matter in the near future. There was no opposition. Upon motion made by Rhoda W. Maddox and seconded by Kenneth Y. Stiles, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick, Virginia, does herein approve conditional use permit #013 -80 of Doyle E. Whittington to renew a nonconforming use for farm tractor repair and service, located at the Old Dillon Fence Company, located on Rt. 522 North in the Sunnyside Area in the Gainesboro Magisterial District with the following conditions: 1. This is a one year permit to be reviewed each January by the Frederick County Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. If any condition is violated at any time, the conditional use permit shall be brought before the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors for consideration. 2. Storage and outside repair shall be screened from all residential uses. 3. Hours of operation shall be from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday. 4. If the use is discontinued or occupancy or ownership changes, this conditional use permit shall expire and a new conditional use permit will be required. The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye - S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker, Rhoda W. Maddox, R. Thomas Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles. ZMAP #017 -80 - J. P. DARLINGTON - STONEWALL DISTRICT - APPROVED Mr. Riley presented the rezoning request of J. P. Darlington and read the reviewing agencies comments. He stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of this request. Mr. Randolph Larrick, attorney, and Mr. Ron Ward appeared before the Board in support of this request and Mr. Ward described the type of development proposed for the property. The acreage set forth on the application was corrected from 17.67 acres to 17.39 acres. Mr. Sam Lehman stated that he felt this type of development was detrimental to the County and when you try to build cities in the County you raise taxes and disposess many County residents. 117 Mr. Koontz stated that he also was opposed to this type of zoning. Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles and seconded by William H. Baker, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County 1 of Frederick, Virginia, does herein approve ZMAP #017 -80 of J. P. Darlington to construct 32 duplex units (64 dwelling units) on 17.39 acres located on the west side of Baker Lane extended in the Stonewall Magisterial District. The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye - Will L. Owings, William H. Baker, Rhoda W. Maddox, R. Thomas Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles. Nay - S. Roger Koontz, CREATION OF SOUTH FREDERICK AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT - APPROVED The following report was presented regarding the request for creation of the South Frederick Agricultural District: MEMORANDUM November 7, 1980 TO: The Frederick County Board of Supervisors FROM: John R. Riley, Secretary, Planning Commission SUBJECT: PROPOSED SOUTH FREDERICK AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT The Frederick County Planning Commission, on October 1, 1980, unanimously recommended to the Board of Supervisors approval of the proposed South Frederick Agricultural District. The Planning Commission based their decision on the Comprehensive Plan which states that prime farmland in the County generally follows the belt of Frederick - Carbo- Christian soils association East of Little North Mountain and West of Interstate 81. The goal of the Plan being to maintain a balanced community that provides managed growth opportunities for agriculture, commercial, industrial and residential uses and the objective to prevent encroachment of homes and commerce into our prime agricultural areas also played a role in the decision making. The Planning Commission also has taken into con- sideration that the Agricultural Advisory Board has deemed the South Frederick Agricultural District agriculturally significant. (Please see attached report.) Attached you will also find a copy of the ordinance which must be adopted in order to officially create the South Frederick Agricultural District. j If you have any questions or comments regarding any of the attached information prior to the meeting, please do not hesitate to contact me. JRR:bjs 118 REPORT OF THE AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY BOARD LOCATION The South Frederick Agricultural District is located in the Back Creek and Opequon Magisterial Districts, lying between North Mountain and Interstate 81. TOPOGRAPHY The general relief of the District is that of a broad roll- ing valley, flanked on the west by Little North Mountain, which rises abruptly above the valley floor. To the east it is bound- ed by the shale uplands. The northern part of the District is in the Opequon Creek watershed and the southern part is in the Cedar Creek watershed. Water is available from ponds, wells and springs. The historical use of the land indicates that orchard pro- duction and beef cattle operations have been the predominant use for a number of years and will continue to be engaged in similar agricultural pursuits. SOILS The soils in the District are of many different kinds and are formed in material weathered from limestone, shale and sand- stone. Most of the soils, with the exception of those on the steeper slopes, are suited to a wide variety of farm uses. Most of the soils utilized for production are in cultivated crops, orchards, hay and pasture. (Please see attached list for speci- fic soils present in area.) It should be indicated that the majority of these soils would not be classified as prime agricultural land. The agri- culturalists in this area have taken the technology and applied practices from the soil science experts and utilized these re- sources to improve the production capabilities of the existing soils. It is important to note that soils as they exist do not always indicate a high success rate for crop production, since production can be indicative of how well an individual utilizes the land to the best of its capabilities. AGRICULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE Within the proposed district the quality of investments is indicated by predominant agricultural operations which center around apple and peach production and beef cattle operations. Approximately 40 percent of all the fruit produced in Frederick County comes from the proposed district. Many large cow -calf operations with supporting agronomic crop production (corn, small grain, hay) lie within the confines of the District. The production capabilities of this land vary with average corn crops of 90 -120 bushels of corn per acre. There are also three dairy operations within the boundaries of the proposed District. The property within the proposed District displays a strong ef- fort to maintain bona fide farming operations. CONTRIBUTION TO ECONOMY The 1978 Census for agriculture in Frederick County for gross market value of agricultural products sold before expenses, taxes, and marketing charges was $17,703,725. Estimates for 1980 would be approximately $25,000,000 for the County. It is estimated that the contribution of this proposed District to local economy would be about 20 percent or $5,000,000. It should be noted that these figures are very conservative and are only estimates based on the 1978 Census. 119 ZONING The majority of the land within the proposed District is zoned Agriculture. There is one proposed subdivision which is zoned Residential, but is not included in the District. The Agricultural zoning will contribute to the protection of the land within the proposed District and identifies permitted uses such as general farming, dairying, forest, orchards, and other related agricultural activities. There is a strong potential for increasing the size of the District due to the fact that other farming activities are located in close proximity. The reason that these properties were not included in this proposal was the limited physical cap- abilities of the volunteers who put the District together to contact everyone who might have been interested. Another reason that the District was not increased was that some people are still unsure about committing their land for a period of time to an agricultural use. There is also the potential that the District could be de- creased in size because of gas and oil leases which have been signed by a number of landowners with the oil companies. The oil companies are speculating that there could be deposits of oil and natural gas in the western half of the County. If it is found to be economically feasible to extract the resource, pressure to withdraw land from the District to de- rive the greatest economic benefit could be substantial. RECOMMENDATIONS The Agricultural Advisory Board's recommendation is to approve the establishment of the South Frederick Agricultural District. The reasons for this recommendation are as follows: 1. The land is agriculturally significant. 2. Approximately 40 percent of all the fruit produced in the County comes from this proposed District. 3. Average corn crop yields are 90 to 120 bushels of corn per acre. Three daily operations. 4. Most of the soils, with the exception of those on the steeper slopes, are suited to a wide variety of farm uses. 5. The ability of this proposed District to be increased in size due to surrounding agricultural activities. The recommendation of approval is based upon background in- formation which was obtained through the following sources and review procedures: 1. An educational seminar was conducted on August 19, 1980 with Mr. Charles Carter, Director of Planning for Cul- peper County, Va. Questions and comments regarding the purpose and intent of the Virginia Agricultural and Forestal District Act were the major topics of discus- sion. The proposed South Frederick Agricultural Dis- trict also was discussed in comparison to the Virginia Enabling Legislation. 2. On August 28, 1980 the formal meeting of the Board took place to consider recommending the proposed District to the Frederick County Planning Commission. Present at the meeting was the committee which formed the District (Messrs. Anderson, Bauserman, Snapp and Rinker). Questions on the formation of the District were answered by the committee members regarding specific parcels. 3. The professional staff of Dr. Gary DeOms ((Extension Agent), Mr. Robert Holmes (Soil Scientist) and Mr. John Riley (County Planner) compiled a staff report for the Agricultural Advisory Board to be used as information for making a decision. 4. The Agricultural Advisory Board was also generally familiar with the agricultural activities taking place within the proposed District. Respectfully Submitted, /s/ Carl C. Ay Carl Ay, Chairman /s /John R. Riley John R. Riley, Secretary SOUTH FREDERICK AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT 62C LEGEND OF SOILS PRESENT IN AREA very rocky Symbol Name 74B Slope 2B Frederick loam 2 to 7% 2C Frederick loam 7 to 15% 2D Frederick loam 15 to 25% 4B Frederick cherty loam 2 to 7% 4C Frederick cherty loam 7 to 15% 18B Swimley silt loam 2 to 7% 18C Swimley silt loam 7 to 15% 8 Pagebrook silt loam 0 to 5% 29B Carbo silty clay loam 2 to 7% 29C Carbo silty clay loam 7 to 15% 30B Timberville silt loam 2 to 7% 58B Endcav silt loam 2 to 7% 58C Endcav silt loam 7 to 15% 62C Carbo - Endcav silty clay loam, very rocky 2 to 15% 74B Frederick loam, very rocky 2 to 7% 74C Frederick loam, very rocky 7 to 15% 74D Frederick loam, very rocky 15 to 25% 1211 s 74E Frederick loam, very rocky 25 to 45% 104B Frankstown silt loam 2 to 7% 104C Frankstown silt loam 7 to 15% 104D Frankstown silt loam 15 to 15% 109 Massanetta loam 0 to 5% 155B Guernsey silt loam 2 to 7% 158B Endcav silt loam, rocky 2 to 7% 158C Endcav silt loam, rocky 7 to 15% 1748 Frederick loam, rocky 2 to 7% 174C Frederick loam, rocky 7 to 15% 174D Frederick loam, rocky 15 to 25% 195B Chilhowie silty clay loam, rocky 7 to 15% X9C Carbo- Endcav Rock outcrop complex 2 to 15% 2B - Frederick Loam, 2 to 7% Slopes This deep, well drained, gently sloping soil is on narrow to broad convex slopes. The soil has a silt loam surface and a clay subsoil. Permeability of this soil is moderate and the available water capacity is moderate. Tilth is good. The soil is moderate in natural fertility and low in organic matter. This soil has a good potential for farming. It is well suited to cultivated crops, pasture and hay crops. 2C - Frederick Loam, 7 to 15% Slopes Same as above except steeper slopes. 2D - Frederic Loam, 15 to 25% Slopes Soil has same internal characteristics as above except that steepness of slopes make it poorly suited to cultivated crops. It is used mainly for pastures and orchards. 4B - Frederick Cherty Loam, 2 to 7% Slopes i This deep, well drained, gently sloping soil is on narrow to broad convex slopes. This soil has a surface layer of loam which contains 20 to 50 percent fragments. The subsoil is clay. Permeability of this soil is moderate and the available water capacity is moderate. Tilth is fair. Chert content in the sur- face interferes with tillage but does not make it impractical. The soil is moderate in natural fertility and low in organic matter. This soil has fair potential for farming and much of the acreage is farmed. This soil is suited for cultivated crops. 4C - Frederick Cherty Loam, 7 to 1 5%_Slopes Same as above except steeper slopes. 18B - Swimley Silt Loam, to 7% Slopes This deep, well drained soil has a surface layer of silt loam and a clay subsoil. Permeability of this soil is moderate and the available water capacity is moderate. Tilth is fair. The soil is high in natu- ral fertility and low in organic matter. 122 This soil has a very good potential for farming and most of the acreage is in crops and pasture. This soil is well suited to crops, pasture and hay crops. 18C - Swimley Silt Loam, 7 to 15% Slopes Same as above except steeper slopes. 8 - Pa ebrook Silt Loam, 0 to 5% Slopes This deep, nearly level to gently sloping soil is moderately well drained. Permeability of this soil is slow, and the available water capacity is moderate. Surface runoff is slow. Erosion hazard is slight. The surface layer is friable and easily tilled when moist. The soil is low in organic matter content and high in natural fertility. This soil is well suited to cultivated crops, pasture and hay. 29B - Carbo Silty Clay Loam, 2 to 7% Slopes This gently sloping, well drained soil has a silty clay loam sur- face layer and a clay subsoil. Permeability of this soil is slow and the available water capaci- ty is moderate. Tilth is fair and the soil is medium in natural fertility. The subsoil is very plastic and has a high shrink - swell potential. This soil has rock outcrops and is a factor in the use of this soil. The soil has a fair potential for farming and much of the acre- age is farmed. 29C - Carbo Silty Clay Loam, 7 to 15% Slopes Same as above except steeper slopes. 30B - Timberville Silt Loam, 2 to 7% Slopes This deep, gently sloping, well drained soil is in depressions along drainageways in the limestone uplands. Permeability of this soil is moderate and the available water capacity is low to moderate. This soil is medium in natural fertility. This soil has a good potential for farming and most of the acreage is in crops and pasture. 58B - Endcav Silty Clay Loam, 2 to 7% Slopes This deep, well drained, gently sloping soil is on the smoother slopes in the limestone valley. Permeability of this soil is moderately slow, and the available water capacity is moderate. Surface runoff is medium. The ero- sion hazard is moderate. The surface layer is friable and easi- ly tilled when moist, but breaks up in clods if tilled when too wet or too dry. The subsoil has high shrink -swell properties. The soil is low in organic matter content and medium in natural fertility. This soil is suited to cultivated crops, pasture and hay. 58C - Endcav Silt Loam, 7 to 15% Slopes This deep, well drained, gently sloping soil -is on the smoother slopes in the limestone valley. Permeability of this soil is moderately slow, and the available water capacity is moderate. Surface runoff is moderately rapid. The erosion hazard is moderate. The surface layer is friable and easily tilled when moist, but breaks up in clods if tilled when too wet or too dry. The subsoil has high shrink -swell 123 properties. The soil is low in organic matter content and medi- a um in natural fertility. This soil is suited to cultivated crops, pasture and hay. 62C - Carbo- Endcav Silty Clay Loam, Very Rocky, 2 to 15% Slopes This unit consists of sloping, well drained soils that are intermingled so closely that it was not practical to map them separately. Rock outcrops are about 30 to 100 feet apart. Sinkholes are common. This unit is 50 percent Carbo soils and 45 percent Endcav soils. The surface layer is silt loam or silty clay loam. The subsoil is clay. Limestone bedrock is from 32 to 50 inches. Permeability is slow and the available water capacity is low. Tilth is fair with proper mositure content. This mapping unit is not suited to cultivated crops, but is moderately well suited to pasture. Rock outcrops are major management concern. 74B - Frederick Loam, Very Rocky, 2 to 7% Slopes This deep, well drained, gently sloping soil occurs on undulat- ing areas in the limestone valley. Permeability of this soil is moderate and the available water capacity is moderate. Runoff is medium. The soil is moderate in natural fertility and low in organic matter, but rock out- crops make tillage impractical. This soil is poorly suited for cultivation, as rock outcrops in- terfere with tillage. Some acres are used for pasture, with some in orchards and some in woodland. 74C - Frederick Loa m, Very Rocky, 7 to 15% Slopes Same as above except steeper slopes. 74D - Frederick Loam, Very Rocky, 15 to 25% Slopes Same as the foregoing except steeper slopes. 74E - Frederick Loam, Very Rocky, 25 to 45% Slopes Same as the foregoing except steeper slopes. 104B - Frankstown Silt Loam, 2 to 7% Slopes This deep, gently sloping, well drained soil is on uplands in the limestone valley over the Elbrook Formation on Apple Ridge and near the base of Little North Mountain in the southern part of the county. Permeability of this soil is moderate, and the available water capacity is moderate. Surface runoff is medium. The surface layer is friable and easily tilled when moist, but breaks up in clods if the soil is tilled when too wet or too dry. The sub- soil has moderate shrink -swell properties. Most areas of this soil are in orchards, hay crops and pasture. 104C - Frankstown Silt Loam, 7 to 15% Slopes 124 Same as above except steeper slopes. 104D - Frankstown Silt Loam, 15 to 25% Slopes Same as above except steeper slopes. 109 - Massanetta Loam, 0 to 5% Slopes This nearly level, moderately well drained soil is on flood plains. The surface layer is very gray loam. The subsoil is dark gray, silty clay loam and silt loam with marl fragments. Permeability of this soil is moderate and available water capac- ity is moderate. This soil is high in natural fertility and or- ganic matter content. This soil has fair potential for farming. Much of the acreage is in pasture. The soil has good potential for grasses and trees. 155B - Guernsey Silt Loam, 2 to 7% Slopes This deep, gently sloping, moderately well drained soil is at and near the bases of mountains and foothills, sometimes near streams. Areas of this soil are irregularly winding, irregular- ly rectangular and irregularly circular. Permeability of this soil is moderately slow and the available water capacity is moderate. Surface runoff is medium. The ero- sion hazard is moderate. The surface layer is friable and easi- ly tilled when moist but breaks up in clods if the soil is til- led when too wet or too dry. The subsoil has moderate shrink -swell properties. The soil is medium in organic matter content and medium in natural fertility. This soil is well suited to cultivated crops, pasture and hay crops. 195B - Chilhowie Silty Clay Loam, Rocky, 7 to 15% Slopes —I This gently sloping, well drained soil is on strong convex side - slopes of hills and ridges. Most areas of this soil have shal- low drainageways about 100 to 200 feet apart. Permeability of this soil is slow and the available water capac- ity is low. Runoff is rapid. Tilth is fair with the proper moisture content. The soil is high in natural fertility but low in organic matter. This soil has a limited potential for farming. It has a fair potential for growing grasses and trees. X9C - Carbo- Endcav Rock Outcrop Complex This soil complex consists of gently sloping to moderately steep, well drained soils and limestone rock outcrops that are intermingled so closely that it is not practical to map them separately. The complex occurs on gently undulating to moderate- ly steep areas over high grade limestone. Slopes are commonly steep areas over high grade limestone. Slopes are commonly com- plex and are 100 to 400 feet long. Permeability is moderately slow to slow and the available water capacity is moderate. Runoff is medium. This soil is medium in natural fertility and low in organic matter. The subsoils are very plastic and have a high shrink -swell potential. This complex is not suited to cultivated crops, but is moderate- ly well suited to pasture. Rock outcrops are a major management problem. 1251 ORDINANCE To create the South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District within Frederick County. Public Hearing November 12, 1980 Approved as to form and legality by the Commonwealth Attorney WHEREAS, landowners in the County of Frederick, have filed an application for the creation of an agricultural district on the 12th day of January, 1980. WHEREAS, the application was referred to the Planning Commission on the 20th day of August, 1980, and WHEREAS, the application was referred to the Agricultural Advisory Board and the Advisory Board has reviewed the applica- tion and reported its findings and recommendations to the Planning Commission on the 1st day of October, 1980. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did publish notice of the pendency of the application on the 22nd day of September and 29th day of September, 1980 in the Winchester Evening Star, a newspaper of central circulation in the County of Frederick, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did publish notice of the pendency of the application on the 22nd day of September and 29th day of September, 1980 in the Winchester Evening Star, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Frederick, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold the public hear- ing on the 1st day of October, 1980. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission forwarded the application with its findings and recommendation for approval to the Board on the 1st day of October, 1980. The County of Frederick ordains: (1) That the SOUTH FREDERICK AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT land which requires conservation and protection for the production of food and other agricultural and forestal products and as such is a valuable natural and ecological resource providing open 126 spaces for clean air and adequate and safe water supplies and other aesthetic purposes and is therefore valuable to the public interest. (2) That the SOUTH FREDERICK AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT is here- by established for a period of 4 years beginning this 12th day of November, 1980, in accordance with the provisions of Title 15.1, Chapter 36, Sections 15.1 -1506 through 15.1 -1513, Code of Virginia, (1950) as amended. (3) That the district shall consist of 11,563.57 acres and shall be located in the Back Creek and Opequon Magisterial Districts, and shall include the following parcels: Name of Owner Map /Parcel Acreage Alfred L. Snapp & Son, Inc. 73/11 96 Alfred L. Snapp & Son, Inc. 73/13 96 Alfred L. Snapp & Son, Inc. 73/16 135.3 Alfred L. Snapp & Son, Inc. 73/49 10.7 Alfred L. Snapp & Son, Inc. 73/48 15 Alfred L. Snapp & Son, Inc. 73/46 6.3 Alfred L. Snapp & Son, Inc. 73/38 & 73/93 62.53 Alfred L. Snapp & Son, Inc. 84/42 & 84/42A 16.24 Alfred L. Snapp & Son, Inc. 84/39 8 Alfred L. Snapp & Son, Inc. 84/40 116 Betty Lou Stine 73/39 12.5 Charles W. Barton 73/2 39.8 James R. Pence 73/91 2 Gary & Dianne DeOms 74/10B 3.1 John L. Lowe 72/50 160.95 John L. Lowe 72/51 -52 2 Larry Hottle 72/10C 1.1 Roy & Patricia Beatty 73/30F 1.8 Donald & Stella Redmiles 84/41 6 Wayne & Sherry McDonald 84/2 137 Albert McDonald 84/1 218 Albert & Sylvia McDonald 72/53 197 Blanch Ford 72/49 37 Ruby Ridings 73/28 4 Ruby Ridings 73/29 50 L. V. Ridings 73/24 10 L. V. Ridings 73/100 95 L. V. Ridings 84/44 58 L. V. & Ruby Ridings 73/27 4 Tilden & Frances Strosnider 84/47 140.75 L. V. & Ruby Ridings 73/94 12.35 Tilden & Frances Strosnider 84/49 240.03 George & Sarah Newlin 73/33 20.70 George & Sarah Newlin 73/33A 5 Lenard & Annabelle Richard 72/30 72.5 James & Mary Richard 73/36 134 James & Mary Richard 72/63 1.16 James & Mary Richard 72/64 69.83 Arthur & Anna Ewing 73/26 12 Stanley & Shirley Bauserman 73/101 69 Charles Bauserman 83/18 147 Ralph Bauserman 72/60 15 Ralph Bauserman 73/19 197.72 Charles Bauserman 73/18 139 Ralph Bauserman 73/20 237 Harold & Elizabeth Nichols 73/97 89.63 Harold & Elizabeth Nichols 84/17 105.50 John Pickeral 84/7 245 J. K. McDonald 84/46 150 Roy McDonald 72/84 Roy McDonald 84/48 James Garrett 84/16 James Garrett 90/10 James Garrett 90/11 J. E. & Jean Beatty 91/8 James & JoEllen Huey 73/103 Donald & Vasihki Baughman 72/58 Donald & Vasihki Baughman 72/59 W. R. Legge 62/71 R. M. Anderson 73/30A & 30B & 30C Kenneth Staples 74/20 William Pfahl 83/3 Ellen Sharp 83/1 Ruth B. Rinker 73/102 Ruth B. Rinker 73/95 Ruth B. Rinker 73/99 Susan & Richard Shively 74/11 Susan & Richard Shively 74/10D William & Pamela Thompson 74/15A Philip & Lilian Whitney 74/14 Philip & Lilian Whitney 74/15 Cheryl Humphries 74/15B James & Kathleen Swing 73/4 VPI & SU, Clarence Hill 73/3 Kent Barley 73/104 Kent Barley 74/13 Kent Barley 74/18 Kent Barley 85/1 R. Roland Snapp & Thomas L. Fawcett 61/6 R. Roland Snapp & Thomas L. Fawcett 61/8 R. Roland Snapp & Thomas L. Fawcett 61/8A R. Roland Snapp & Thomas L. Fawcett 61/9 R. Roland Snapp & Thomas L. Fawcett 61/41 R. Roland Snapp & Thomas L. Fawcett 61/43A R. Roland Snapp & Thomas L. Fawcett 61/44 R. Roland Snapp & Thomas L. Fawcett 61/43B R. Roland Snapp & Thomas L. Fawcett 61/43 R. Roland Snapp & Thomas L. Fawcett 61/45 R. Roland Snapp & Thomas L. Fawcett 72/12 Esther Snapp 61/40 Henry M. Brumback, Woodbine Farms 61/128 Henry M. Brumback, Woodbine Farms 61/129 Henry M. Brumback, Woodbine Farms 61/130 Henry M. Brumback, Woodbine Farms 61/131 Henry M. Brumback, Woodbine Farms 61/37 Henry M. Brumback, Woodbine Farms 61/30 Henry M. Brumback, Woodbine Farms 61/31 Henry M. Brumback, Woodbine Farms 61/34 Henry M. Brumback, Woodbine Farms 73/73 Henry M. Brumback, Woodbine Farms 73/67 Henry M. Brumback Woodbine Farms 73/66 Henry M. Brumback, Woodbine Farms 73/31 127 2 187 104 140 67 40 31.5 168.5 20 6 66.2 162 175 215 52.8 22.5 85.5 1.25 1 1 3 34.8 1.23 160 120 111.8 167 188 189 51 5 5 97 42 37.5 2 10 8.5 37.25 89.75 28 137.5 48 30 7.75 11.6 44 52.3 14 45.5 23 297 86.25 128 Henry M. Brumback, Woodbine Farms 73/21 271 Henry M. Brumback, Woodbine Farms 84/50 197 Henry M. Brumback, Woodbine Farms 84/29 106.5 John R. Marker 61/127 170.5 John R. Marker 61/119 16 John R. Marker 61/120 10.9 Henry Brumback 73/64 3 Ada Ruble 62/29 392 Carlton Snapp 61/49 1 Carlton Snapp 61/48 28 James Brumback 73/32 3.75 Frank Brumback 73/65 3.75 Cloverdale Farms, Inc., Robert Boyd 62/23 250 Cloverdale Farms, Inc., Robert Boyd 62/69 150 Robert Boyd, T/A Cloverdale Farms 52/305 & 305A 433 Harry A. Jackson & Lorraine Boyd 62/77 25 Carl & Mary Nichols 2.9 Mary E. Rudolph 62/53 88.87 Robert Glass Simmons 62/57 160 Sharon R. and Gary W. McDonald 83/98A 6.8 Samuel F. McDonald & Beatrice L. McDonald 83/96 -98 & 72/87 99 Gary W. McDonald 83/99 66.1 Glen & Mary K. Barley 74/12 9 Joseph J. & Phyliss S. Swack 73/30H 6.15 Donald E. Boyce & Betty R. Boyce 73/30D 18 Donald E. Boyce & Betty R. Boyce 73/30E 14 Allen Richard Boyd 72/52 3 Jennings R. Marston 62/1 63 Helen B. Marston 61/76 7.5 James E. Boyd & Sue M. Boyd 61/76 7.5 Fruit Hill Orchard, Inc. 61/21 305.47 Fruit Hill Orchard, Inc. 61/23 34 Fruit Hill Orchard, Inc. 61/24 154.75 Fruit Hill Orchard, Inc. 61/25 20.16 Fruit Hill Orchard, Inc. 73/10 5.5 Fruit Hill Orchard, Inc. 73/17 194.5 Fruit Hill Orchard, Inc. 73/63 160 J. Kenneth Robinson 74/4 341.5 R. & T. Packing, Inc. 73/88 78 R. & T. Packing, Inc. 74/3 191.17 Carlton & Beatrice Hehle 62/21 24.56 A map showing the location of these parcels is attached to this ordinance and incorporated herein. (4) That these parcels qualify for land use value assess- ment provided the parcels meet the criteria of Sections 58 -769.5 and 58 -769.1 of the Code. (5) That the owners of land within the SOUTH FREDERICK AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT shall not terminate the district except in accordance with Section 15.1 -1513 of the Code. (6) That lawful termination of any owner's association in the district shall not serve to terminate the existence of the district, but the district shall continue in effect until the review required by Section 15.1 -1511E of the Code. 129 There was a brief discussion regarding the impact on . a land- owner in an Agricultural District and Mr. Riley stated that the District is in effect for a period of four years and then it must be renewed. He noted that if the property owner desires to sell his property he must make the purchaser aware of its status; that if he desires to get out of the District he must petition the Board to do so and would have an appeal process through the Circuit Court. He also noted that a landowner who desires to join the District, may petition to do so, provided he is located within a one mile radius thereof. Subdivisions within the District were discussed and Mr. Riley advised that when the ordinance requirement regarding large lot subdivisions is addressed it should set forth in the ordinance that no subdivisions, other than family variances, will be permitted within the Agricultural District. Mr. Gary DeOms, Mr. Michael Snapp and Mr. Dudley Rinker appeared before the Board in support of the Agricultural District. Upon motion made by Will L. Owings and seconded by William H. Baker, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick, Virginia, does herein approve the following ordinance on third and final reading as set forth above. The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye - S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker, Rhoda W. Maddox, R. Thomas Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles. MEMO RE: BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ACTION - T END OF MEETING Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles, seconded by R. Thomas Malcolm and passed unanimously, the Board tabled the Memo Re: Board of Zoning Appeals Action until the end of the t meeting. RESOLUTION OF HONOR - ELMER M. VENSKOSKE - APPROVED Upon motion made by Rhoda W. Maddox, seconded by William H. Baker, The BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA, both corporately and individually, take note of the passing of ELMER M. VENSKOSKE, long time friend and member of this body. It is with both sadness and joy that we recognize, honor and remember him for his many contri- butions to his community, and to this County in partic- ular. 130 Elmer's quiet manner and firm convictions, his sense of duty, of humor, and of fair play, and his empathy for his fellowman, are all attributes of his character. By his example this Board is challenged to continue the work which he has so tirelessly advanced. In a spirit of brotherhood and fond remembrance, individual members of the Board express their pleasure in their associ- ation with him. All are singularly honored for having had the privilege of serving jointly with him, and counting him as a friend. As a tribute to the memory of ELMER M. VENSKOSKE, this resolution of respect is publicly read and officially adopted, and shall be spread upon the minutes of this meet- ing of the Board of Supervisors. Adopted and dated this twelfth day of November, in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred eighty. The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye - S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker, Rhoda W. Maddox, R. Thomas Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles. REPORT OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE Mrs. Maddox presented the report from the Law Enforcement Committee and the following action was taken: Gold And Silver Ordinance Adopted As Emergency Legislation Mrs. Maddox reported that the Committee reviewed a draft of an ordinance relating to the licensing and regulations of dealers in the business of purchasing precious metals and jewels. The Committee made numerous revisions to the ordinance and recommends that the attached ordinance be adopted by the Board of Supervisors. The Committee further recommends that this ordinance be adopted as emergency legislation effective upon passage and that pursuant to statute, the Board would have 60 days to advertise the public hearing to enact the ordinance on a permanent basis. The Committee feels that any deficiencies or necessary changes in the ordinance could be identified during this 60 day period and that a compatible ordinance between the City and County can be developed in that manner. The Committee notes a copy of the draft ordinance has been shared with the City. Mr. Harrington Smith appeared before the Board and stated that he felt the County had been very lax in adopting such an ordinance. He cited several cases of robbery which he felt an ordinance could have prevented. Mr. Stiles noted that consider- able time had been spent to prepare the ordinance and he felt that this was far superior to many of the other ordinances the 131 County had reviewed and would be reasonably easy to enforce. There was no opposition. Upon motion made by Rhoda W. Maddox and seconded by William H. Baker, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick, Virginia, does herein adopt the following ordi- nance as emergency legislation upon passage on third and final reading: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE OF 1976 BY ADDING A SECTION NUMBERED 15 -8 RELATING TO THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF DEALERS IN BUSINESS OF PURCHASING PRECIOUS METALS AND JEWELS. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE OF 1976 BY ADDING A SECTION NUMBERED 15 -8 RELATING TO THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF DEALERS IN THE BUSINESS OF PURCHASING PRECIOUS METALS AND JEWELS BE IT ORDAINED, By the Board of Supervisors, that pursuant to authority granted by the Code of Virginia (1950 as amended) the Code of Frederick County, Virginia 1976 is hereby amended by adding Section 15 -8 as follows. Section 15 -8.1. License Required No person, firm or corporation, operating as either an itinerant or permanent dealer, as defined in Section 15.8.2 herein may purchase gold, silver, platinum, platinum - plated, or pewter including but not limited to such items as tableware, or other household items, watches, jewelry or coins without a license as provided for herein. Section 15 -8.2. Definition of Dealer Dealer within the meaning of the article is a person, firm or corporation who shall engage in, or transact any business on temporary, itinerant or permanent basis in the County of Frederick in the purchase of any article(s) as set forth in Section 15 -8.1 herein containing any degree of gold, silver, platinum, pewter, gems or semiprecious stones. Section 15 -8.3. Issuance of License and Fee (A) Licenses shall be issued by the Commissioner of Revenue to any person able to produce satisfactory evidence of good character, which Licensee shall designate the premises on which the Licensee will conduct his business and specify the date or dates upon which the business may be conducted. (B) All applicants for license, shall first appear at the Frederick County Sheriff's Department where the prospective licensee shall be fingerprinted and checked against FBI records for any prior arrests, convictions and aliases. (C) Before any license may be issued a non prorated license fee of $100.00 per month shall be charged and received. Section 15 -8.4. Lice Non - Transferra The license issued hereunder shall be a personal privilege and shall not be transferrable, nor shall there be any abatement of the tax upon such license by reasons of the factthat the Licensee shall have exercised the privilege for any period of less than which it was granted. The license shall at all times be kept publicly exposed by the Licensee on his business premises. 132 Section 15 -8.5. False Statements Void License Any false statement made on the application form voids the license from the beginning. ion 15 -8.6. Identity, Address and Credenti s The licensee shall ascertain the name, address, and age of sellers by requiring an identifier issued by a governmental agency with a picture of the subject and one other corroborating means of identification. Section 15 -8.7. Records to be Kept Every Licensee shall keep at his place of business, a record on forms provided by the County Sheriff, at a reasonable fee reflecting the form's actual cost of production, which shall be fairly written in English and clearly legible, at the time of the presentation of the articles by a seller, an accurate account of the articles and the seller setting forth the following information: (a) a complete and accurate description of the goods, articles or things presented, including the number of items; (b) the time and date of receiving the same; (c) the name and complete and accurate address of the person selling the goods articles, or things, together with a particular description of such person as required by the form provided by the County Sheriff as referenced above. Section 15 -8.8. Records Open to Ins ection The records required to be maintained by Section 15 -8.7 of this Code shall be open to inspection by any Federal, State or Local law enforcement officer during business hours. Section 15 -8.9. Officers May Examine Records or Property Every Licensee shall admit to his premises at any time any Federal, State, or Local law enforcement officer to examine any of the items purchased by the Licensee and to search for and to take into possession any article known by such law enforcement officer to be missing or known or believed by such officer to have been stolen. Section 15 -8.10. Reports to Sheriff (A) Every Licensee shall submit to the Sheriff at the end of each business day a copy of all the forms required by Section 15 -8.7 used to record the transactions for such day. (B) The Sheriff may specify that the reports required by Section 15- 8.10(A) may be submitted at some other less frequent interval; such waiver to be noted in writing to the Licensee and Commissioner of Revenue, but in no event shall articles be melted down, defaced or altered until reports have been submitted and accepted by the Sheriff. Section 15 -8.11. Retention of Articles No articles purchased by a Licensee shall be melted down, defaced or altered until after being held for inspection by duly authorized law enforcement agencies for a minimum of seven (7) days. Section 15 -8.12. Purchase from Minors Prohibited No purchases may be made from anyone under the age of eighteen (18). 133 Section 15 -8.13. Bond Required Every dealer so licensed shall at the time of application for the license and before the same shall be issued, enter with either one corporate or two personal sufficient sureties into a joint and several recognizance to the County in the penal sum of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) conditioned upon due observance of the term of this Article. Section 15 -8.14. Private Action on Bond If any person shall be agrieved by the misconduct of any Licensee, and shall recover against him therefor, such person may, after the return unsatisfied, either in whole or in part, of any execution upon such judgment, maintain action in his own name upon the bond. Section 15 -8 .15. Penalty for Violation Violation of any provision of this Code shall be a misdemeanor, Class One. Section 15 -8.16. Liability for Acts of Agents Any conviction under the provisions of this code, either by the Licensee or by his agents, clerks, or employees shall automatically result in the revocation of the license. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, That this ordinance was duly advertised for public hearing, pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.1 -507 of the Code of Virginia,,1950, as amended, on December 31, 1980 and January 7, 1981 and the public hearing was held on 14 January 1981 at which meeting, upon motion duly made, passed unanimously, this ordinance was adopted. Adopted 14 January 1981 Approved as to form by Commonwealth's Attorney The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye - S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker, Rhoda W. Maddox, R. Thomas Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles. Community Diversion Incentive A ct Mrs. Maddox reported that the Committee heard a report by Pat Flegal, a representative of the Regional Jail Project, summarizing the purpose and the intent of the Community Diver- sion Incentive Act. The act provides funding to localities for diverting certain felons from incarceration. Funding for the program is provided on the basis of a competitive grant applica- tion and could provide up to $4,000.00 per inmate for diversions. Ms. Flegal's report was informational to the Committee. It was noted that a grant application intent form has been submitted. The final grant application will be reviewed by the Regional Jail Project Board of Directors, which will prepare a recommenda- tion for review and recommendation by the Law Enforcement Committee which will subsequently be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for endorsement. Ms. Flegal presented material which is included with this report for the information of the Board. 134 RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PAR AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE NAMING OF THE PARK IN THE STEPHENS CI TY ARE - SHERANDO - APPROVED Mr. White presented a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission wherein it was stated that the Commission had voted unanimously to submit the name "Sherando" for approval by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors for the name of the Park located in the Stephens City Area. Upon motion made by William H. Baker, seconded by Will L. Owings and passed unanimously, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick, Virginia, does herein name the Park located off Rt. 277 in Opequon Magisterial District, "Sherando ". BOARD RETIRES INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles, seconded by R. Thomas Malcom and passed unanimously, the Board retired into Executive Session in accordance with Section 2.1 -344 (a)(6) of the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended to discuss potential litigation. BOARD WITHDRAWS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles, seconded by Will L. Owings and passed unanimously, the Board withdrew from Executive Session. BOARD RECONVENES INTO REGULAR SESSION Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles, seconded by Will L. Owings and passed unanimously, the Board reconvened into Regular Session. ATTORNEY AUTHORIZED TO PROCEED WITH AernALS - KZ: 04 bumbtx LVMYANY Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles and seconded by R. omas Malcolm, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the ounty of Frederick, Virginia, does herein authorize the Common - ealth's Attorney to proceed on behalf of the Board of Super - isors to appeal the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals re- arding the granting of a height variance on a sign constructed t the 84 Lumber Company in Stonewall Magisterial District in the ircuit Court of Frederick County. 13n The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye - S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker, Rhoda W. Maddox, R. Thomas Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles. UPON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY, IT IS ORDERED THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DO NOW ADJOURN. Clerk, Board of Supervisors