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A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors was held on Wednesday,
March 24,2004, at 7: 15 P.M., in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room, County Administration
Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia.
PRESENT
Chairman Richard C. Shickle; Vice Chairman Barbara E. Van Osten; Gary W. Dove; Bill
M. Ewing; Gina A. Forrester; W. Harrington Smith, Jr.; and Lynda J. Tyler.
STEPHENS CITY TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT
Ray Ewing, Mayor; Linden Fravel, Jr.; Joe Hollis; Ron Bowers; Mike Grim; Joy Shull.
ABSENT
Mark Fleet.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Shickle and Mayor Ewing called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
Reverend Mark Derazzo, Associate Pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd gave the
invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Supervisor Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND THE STEPHENS CITY TOWN COUNCIL PROPOSED
VOLUNTARY SETTLEMENT OF ANNEXATION - (RESOLUTION #051-04) -
APPROVED
Administrator Riley addressed the Board and Town Council on the proposed voluntary
settlement of the annexation agreement, which set out guidelines for development within the
approximately 800 acres of annexed land within Stephens City. He informed both bodies that C.
Richard Cranwell, attorney, was present to answer any questions they might have.
Chairman Shickle opened the public hearing.
William Owen, Shawnee District, advised that he was a resident of Massey Lane in Stephens
City and was included in the proposed annexation area. He cited a November 29,2003 Winchester
Star article, which stated that the land east of Interstate 81 was not on the table because the County
did not want to give up that revenue. He felt the Board was willing to give up the land he is living
on for revenue. The article further stated that the annexed residents would have access to town
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garbage collection and police protection. Mr. Owen stated that he currently had garbage collection
and he had County police protection. He went on to say that the only positive for him was the
garbage pick up. Mr. Owens concluded by saying that he was opposed to the annexation and asked
the Board to vote against it.
Lew Costello, Back Creek District, stated that this has been a long and arduous process and
he thanked the Board and everyone involved for what they had done. He went on to say that he read
through the agreement and his family had no objection to the agreement as written. He concluded
by asking "can we now be finished with this process?"
There being no further public comments, Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Supervisor Ewing stated that this agreement was quite beneficial to the Town and he felt the
County would benefit also. Upon a motion by Supervisor Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Smith,
the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the Voluntary Settlement Agreement between the Town
of Stephens City and Frederick County.
VOLUNTARY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF STEPHENS
CITY AND FREDERICK COUNTY
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this the 24th day of March, 2004, and executed
in triplicate originals (each executed copy constituting an original) by and between the TOWN OF
STEPHENS CITY, VIRGINIA, a municipal corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the
COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA, a political subdivision ofthe Commonwealth of Virginia.
WHEREAS, the Town and the County have reached this Agreement, pursuant to Title 15.2,
Chapter 34, of the Code of Virginia, (i) providing for the annexation of certain territory of the
County to the Town, (ii) providing for the development ofthe annexation areas in accordance with
a jointly approved land use plan, (iii) providing for the grant of immunity to the County from
annexation for a period of 15 years, and (iv) providing for the transfer of certain cash proffers
received by the Town to the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein
contained, the Town and the County agree as follows:
SECTION 1
DEFINITIONS
The Town and the County hereto agree that the following words, terms, and abbreviations
as used in this Agreement shall have the following defined meanings, unless the context clearly
provides otherwise:
1.1 "Town" means the Town of Stephens City, Virginia.
1.2 "Town Council" means the Town Council of the Town of Stephens City, Virginia.
1.3 "County" means the County of Frederick, Virginia.
1.4 "County Board of Supervisors" means the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Frederick, Virginia.
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1.5 Code provision shall mean that Code provision as it existed on the date of execution
of this Agreement, or any successor provision should the Code be amended after
execution of this agreement.
1.6 "Commission" means the Commission on Local Government.
1.7 "Special Court" means that the Special Three-Judge Court appointed by the Supreme
Court of Virginia pursuant to Title 15.2, Chapter 30, of the Code.
1.8 "Section" refers to the parts of this Agreement unless the context indicates that the
reference is to sections of the Code.
1.9 "Subsection" refers to the parts of this agreement set out in the various "Sections."
1.10 "Future Land Use Plan" refers to the written text outlining the future land use for the
Phase I and Phase II Annexation Areas agreed to by the Town Council and the
County Board of Supervisors on July 9, 2003, and any or all amendments thereto
mutually agreed upon by the Town and the County.
1.11 "Future Land Use Map" refers to the map dated July 9, 2003, agreed to by the Town
and the County showing the future land use in the Phase I and Phase II Annexation
Areas by colored bubbles.
SECTION 2
VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION
2.1 Phase I Annexation Area The Town and the County agree to the annexation by the
Town of certain territory consisting ofthree (3) separate areas, collectively referred
to as "Phase I Annexation." Each area are described by metes and bounds on
attached Exhibit A and is depicted on the map attached as Exhibit B. The Phase I
Annexation Areas are generally described as follows:
(a) Area A ("Northern Area"): the area generally lying to the north of the
existing Town boundaries and to the west of Interstate 81, including
approximately 255 acres ofland, more particularly described in Exhibit A.
(b) Area B ("Southern Area"): the area generally lying southwest ofthe existing
Town boundaries containing approximately 100 acres of land, more
particularly described in Exhibit A.
(c) Area C ("Interstate Area"): the small strip of land lying between the existing
boundaries of the Town and the western right-of-way of Interstate 81,
containing approximately 5 acres, more particularly described in Exhibit A.
2.2 Survey of Phase I Annexation Areas. The Town shall have prepared, at its expense,
a survey showing each of the Phase I Annexation Areas. The survey plat of the
Phase I Annexation Areas and a metes and bounds description of each ofthe Phase
I Annexation Areas shall be submitted to and filed with the Commission and the
Special Court appointed to affirm, validate and give full force and effect to this
Agreement.
2.3 Effective Date of Phase I Annexation. The Phase I Annexation provided for in
Subsection 2.1 of this Agreement shall become effective on the first day of the
second calendar month after entry of the Order by the Special Three-Judge Court
appointed pursuantto Va. Code 915.2-3400 to affirm, validate and give full force and
effect to this Agreement.
2.4 Extension of Municipal Services. The Town agrees that, upon the effective date of
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the Phase I Annexation, the Town will extend its municipal services to the Phase I
Annexation Areas on the same basis and at the same level as such services are now
or hereafter provided to the areas within its current corporate limits where like
conditions exist. The Town and the County agree that the Special Court will have
exclusive jurisdiction to hear any dispute between the Town and the County with
respect to the Town's compliance with the provisions of this Subsection and agrce
that the County has standing to pursue a declaratory judgment action with the Special
Court to enforce the provisions of this Subsection.
SECTION 3
LAND USE AND ZONING IN PHASE I ANNEXATION AREAS
3.1 Future Land Use. The Town and the County agree that the orderly development of
the Phase I Annexation Areas is in the best interest of both the Town and the County.
The Town and the County have agreed upon the Future Land Use Plan attached
hereto as Exhibit C, and the Future Land Use Map (hereinafter "the Map"), attached
hereto as Exhibit D. The Future Land Use Plan and Map depict the types ofland
uses for the Phase r Annexation that the Town and the County have agreed are most
appropriate for the reasonably near future. The Future Land Use Plan and Map are
to serve as a guide to future development as specified in Section 3 ofthis Agreement.
The Town and the County agree that immediately upon validation ofthis Agreement
by the Special Court to amend their respective Comprehensive Plans to incorporate
the Future Land Use Plan and Map into their respective Comprehensive Plans, if they
have not already done so. Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the Town
and County, upon mutual agreement, from repealing, modifying, or amending the
Future Land Use Plan and Map provided for herein.
3.2 Interim Zoning Classifications. The Town Council agrees to amend its zoning
ordinance to provide that, upon the effective date ofthe Phase I Annexation, each tax
parcel ofland in the Phase I Annexation Areas shall be temporarily classified as part
ofthe Town's zoning district that is most comparable to the County's zoning district
in which each such tax parcel was located immediately prior to the Phase I
Annexation. The Town and the County agree that based upon the existing County
and Town zoning districts, the most comparable districts are as follows:
Countv Zoning District
Town Zoning District
RA Rural Areas
RP Residential Performance
R4 Residential Planned Community
R5 Residential Recreational Community
Bl Neighborhood Business
B2 Business General
B3 Industrial Transition
Ml Light Industrial
M2 Industrial General
EM Extractive Manufacturing
Residential R-l
Residential R-3
Residential R-3
Residential R-2
Business B-1
Community Business B-2
Industrial I-I
Industrial 1-1
Industrial 1-2
Industrial 1-2
3.3 Affirmation or Rezoning ofInterim Zoning Classifications.
(a) Within six (6) months after the effective date ofthe Phase I Annexation, the
Town Council shall either (i) affirm the zoning districts established pursuant
to Subsection 3.2, for the Phase I Annexation Areas, or (ii) reclassify one or
more tax parcels in the Phase I Annexation Areas to different Town zoning
districts that substantially conform to the Future Land Use Plan.
(b) After completing the herein referenced reclassification process, the Town
Council shall then have the full discretion and power to approve or
disapprove any rezoning requests, whether initiated by property owners or the
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Town itself. The Town specifically agrees that it will only approve rezoning
requests that substantially conform to the Future Land Use Plan until the
terms and conditions in Subsection 3.4 or this Agreement are complied with.
(c) The Town and the County agree that existing Town zoning districts that
would substantially conform to the land use as shown on the Future Land Use
Plan are as follows:
Future Land Use Plan
Town Zoning District
Light IndustriaVManufacturing
Conservation/Open Space
Residential
CommerciaVOffice
Mixed Use
Industrial 1-1
Residential R-l
Residential R-l, R-2, or R-3
Business B-1 or Community
Business B-2
Business B-2 and/or
Residential R-3
3.4 Future Land Use Constraints.
(a) The Town and the County agree that the obligations imposed on the Town
Council with respect to zoning and rezoning matters as reflected in
Subsections 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3 shall remain in effect and the Town Council will
specifically comply with such Subsections until such time as 60% of the total
acreage in the Phase I Annexation Areas have developed.
(b) After the development of 60% of the total acreage in the Phase I Annexation
Areas, the Town Council shall have complete discretion to deal with all
zoning and rezoning matters within the Phase I Annexation Areas upon the
merits of each zoning application without reference to Subsections 3.1, 3.2.,
and 3.3.
( c) In determining whether 60% of the undeveloped acreage in the Phase I
Annexation Areas has developed, the Town and the County agree that the
calculation shall include an examination of each tax parcel in the Phase I
Annexation areas to determine if the tax parcel has developed since the
effective date of the Phase I Annexation.
(d) The Town and the County agree that the term "developed" as used in this
Agreement for the purpose of making 60% calculation shall mean:
(l) The Town and the County agree that if a residential dwelling of any
kind is constructed upon any tax parcel in the Phase I Annexation
Areas which contains five (5) acres more or less, then that entire tax
parcel shall be deemed developed.
(2) The Town and the County agree that if a residential dwelling of any
kind is constructed upon any tax parcel in the Phase I Annexation
Areas which contains more than five (5) acres, then only five (5)
acres of that tax parcel shall be deemed developed.
(3) The Town and the County agree that any tax parcel in the Phase I
Annexation Areas that is exclusively in commercial or industrial use
shall be deemed developed in making the 60% calculation.
(4) The Town and the County agree that any tax parcel being used for
commercial or industrial activities on which agricultural operations
or uses are also occurring, including the planting and harvesting of
crops or plant growth of any kind, pasture, horticulture, silviculture,
dairying, floriculture, or the raising of poultry and/or livestock, then
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the portion (or acreage) of such tax parcel being put to such
agricultural uses shall be deemed undeveloped in making the 60%
calculation.
(e) The Town and the County agree that any tax parcel or part of any tax parcel
used for public roads and highways or public facilities, or which lies in the
100-year flood plain shall be excluded from the total acreage in the Phase I
Annexation Areas for the purpose of making the 60% calculation.
SECTION 4
PHASE II ANNEXATION
4.1 Phase II Annexation Area. The Town and the County agree to the Phased
Annexation of County territory lying generally to the south of the existing Town
corporate limits and to the West of Interstate 81. This area is referred to as the Phase
II Annexation Area and is described by metes and bounds in Exhibit A and is
depicted on the map attached as Exhibit B to this Agreement containing
approximately 350 acres. The Phased Annexation by the Town shall occur in strict
accordance with the terms and conditions set out in Section 4 of this Agreement.
4.2 Survev of Parcels in Phase II Annexation Area. The Town shall have prepared, at its
expense, a survey showing the Phase II Annexation Area. The survey plat of the
Phase II Annexation Area and a metes and bounds description of the Phase II
Annexation Area shall be submitted to and filed with the Commission and the
Special Court appointed to affirm, validate and give full force and effect to this
agreement.
4.3 Terms and Conditions of Annexation. The Town and the County agree that the
Town may annex any tax parcel or parcels in the Phase II Annexation Area by the
passage of an ordinance by a majority vote ofthe members elected to Town Council
provided one or more ofthe following terms and conditions are met:
(a) The tax parcel is deemed developed subsequent to the effective date of this
Agreement, as the term "developed" is defined in Subsection 3.4, or
(b) The County has issued a building permit for any such tax parcel or parcel
subsequent to the effective date of this Agreement; or
(c) An owner in the Phase II Annexation Area requests the armexation of a tax
parcel or parcels in the Phase II Annexation Area to the Town subsequent to
the effective date of this Agreement; and
(d) The tax parcel or parcels referred to in Subsections 4.3 (a), (b), and (c) ofthis
Section that are to be annexed are either contiguous to the Town or
contiguous to another tax parcel that is contiguous to the Town;
(e) In the event armexation is sought for a tax parcel or parcels that are not
contiguous to the Town but are contiguous to another tax parcel or parcels
that are contiguous to the Town, the tax parcel or parcels that arc not
contiguous to the Town must meet the requirements of Subsection 4.3 (a),
(b), or (c) of this Section. The contiguous parcel shall also be armexed to the
Town to insure that the Town remains a compact body ofland.
4.4 Complete Annexation of Phase II Annexation Area. When 60% of the acres in the
Phase II Annexation Area have developed as that term is defined in Subsection 3.4
ofthis Agreement, the Town may armex the remaining tax parcels within the Phase
II Annexation Area.
4.5 Conditions Precedent to the Town Annexing by Ordinance Pursuant to Subsections
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4.1. 4.2. 4.3. and 4.4 of this Agreement. The Town shall not pass any ordinance to
annex any territory in the Phase II Annexation Area unless and until:
(a) The Town provided the County written notice of its intent to adopt an
annexation ordinance for any tax parcel or parcels in the Phase II Annexation
Area. Such notices shall be delivered at least 60 days prior to the adoption
of an annexation ordinance.
(b) The Town provides with the Annexation Notice to the County (i) a metes and
bounds description, (ii) survey plat ofthe tax parcel or parcels to be annexed
to the Town, and (iii) a written statement of the Town's basis for annexing
such tax parcel or parcels. Such written statement should include reference
to specific Subsections ofthis Agreement that permit such annexation;
(c) The County gives notice to the Town within such 60-day notice period that
it does not object to the annexation. The Town and the County specifically
agree that in the event the County objects to the annexation, the County will
give written notice to the Town (i) detailing its reasons for objecting to the
proposed annexation and (ii) stating why the County feels the proposed
annexation is not in compliance with this Agreement. The Town agrees that
it will not pass any ordinance of annexation until such dispute between the
Town and the County has been resolved.
(d) The Town and the County further agree that should the County give notice
of its objection to the annexation, both the Town and the County shall have
the standing to immediately initiate a declaratory judgment action with the
Special Court appointed to affirm, validate and give full force and effect to
this Agreement to determine if the noticed proposed annexation is in
accordance with this Agreement.
4.6 Effective Date of Annexation by Ordinance. The effective date of any annexation
that occurs pursuant to Section 4 of this Agreement shall be fixed or established in
the Annexation Ordinance and shall be no sooner than 30 days after the date of
adoption of any Annexation Ordinance.
4.7 Extension of Municipal Services. The Town agrees that, upon the effective date of
any Phase II Annexation, the Town will extend its municipal services to the
particular Phase II Annexation tax parcel or parcels that are annexed to the Town on
the same basis and at the same levels as such services are now or hereafter provided
to the areas within its current corporate limits where like conditions exist. The Town
and the County agree that the Special Court will have exclusive jurisdiction to hear
any dispute between the Town and the County with respect to the Town's
compliance with the provisions of this Subsection and agree that the County has
standing to pursue a declaratory judgment action with the Special Court to enforce
the provisions of this Subsection.
SECTION 5
LAND USE AND ZONING IN PHASE II ANNEXATION AREA
5.1 Future Land Use. The Town and the County agree that the orderly development of
the Phase II Annexation Area is in the best interest of both parties. The Town and
the County have agreed upon the Future Land Use Plan attached hereto as Exhibit C,
and the Future Land Use Map (hereinafter "the Map"), attached hereto as Exhibit D.
The Future Land Use Plan and Map depict the types of land uses for the Phase II
Annexation Area that the Town and the County have agreed are most appropriate for
the reasonably near future. The Future Land Use Plan and Map are to serve as a
guide to future development as specified in Section 3 of this Agreement. The Town
and the County agree that immediately upon affirmation and validation of this
Agreement by the Special Court to amend their respective Comprehensive Plans to
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incorporate the Future Land Use Plan and Map into their respective Comprehensive
Plans ifthey have not already done so.
5.2 Interim Zoning Classifications. The Town Council agrees to amend its zoning
ordinance to provide that, upon the effective date ofthe annexation of any tax parcel
or parcels in the Phase II Annexation Area, each tax parcel or parcels annexed to the
Town shall be temporarily classified as part ofthe Town's zoning district that is most
comparable to the County's zoning district in which each such parcel was located
immediately prior to a Phase II Annexation. The Town and the County agree that
based upon the existing County and Town zoning districts, the most comparable
district are as follows:
Countv Zoning District
Town Zoning District
RA Rural Areas
RP Residential Performance
R4 Residential Planned Community
R5 Residential Recreational Community
Bl Neighborhood Business
B2 Business General
B3 Industrial Transition
Ml Light Industrial
M2 Industrial General
EM Extractive Manufacturing
Residential R-l
Residential R-3
Residential R-3
Residential R-2
Business B-1
Community Business B-2
Industrial 1-1
Industrial 1-1
Industrial 1- 2
Industrial 1-2
5.3 Affirming or Rezoning ofInterim Zoning Classifications.
(a) Within six (6) months after the effective date of a Phase II Annexation, the
Town Council shall either (i) affirm the zoning districts established pursuant
to Subsection 5.2, for a Phase II Annexation; or (ii) shall reclassify one or
more tax parcels ofland in the Phase II Annexation Area to different Town
zoning districts that substantially conform to the Future Land Use Plan.
(b) After completing the herein referenced reclassification process, the Town
Council shall then have the full discretion and power to approve or
disapprove any rezoning requests, whether initiated by the property owners
or the Town itself. The Town specifically agrees that it will only approve
rezoning requests that substantially conform to the Future Land Use Plan
until the terms and conditions of Subsection 5.4 of this Agreement are
complied with.
(c) The Town and the County agree that existing Town zoning districts that
would substantially conform to the land use as shown on the Future Land Use
Plan are as follows:
Future Land Use Plan
Town Zoning District
Light Industrial/Manufacturing
Conservation/Open Space
Residential
Commercial/Office
Industrial 1-1
Residential R-l
Residential R-l, R-2, or R-3
Business B-1 or Community Business
B-2
Business B-2 and/or Residential R-3
Mixed Use
5.4 Future Land Use Constraints.
(a) The Town and the County agree that the obligations imposed on the Town
Council with respect to zoning and rezoning matters as reflected in
Subsections 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 shall remain in effect and the Town Council will
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specifically comply with such Subsections until such time as 60% of the
original undeveloped acreage in the Phase II Annexation Area has developed.
(b) After the development of 60% of the undeveloped acreage in the Phase II
Annexation Area, the Town Council shall have complete discretion to deal
with all zoning and rezoning matters within the Phase II Annexation Area
upon the merits of each zoning application without reference to Subsections
5.1,5.2, and 5.3.
(c) In determining whether 60% of the acreage in the Phase II Annexation Area
is developed, the Town and the County agree that Subsections 3.4 (a), (b),
(c), (d), and (e) shall be followed and applicable to the 60% calculation in the
Phase II Annexation Area.
SECTION 6
WAIVER OF ANNEXATION RIGHTS. IMMUNITY AND DEANNEXATION
6.1 Waiver of Annexation Rights. The Town and the County agree that for a period of
15 years following the effective date ofthe Phase I Annexation, the Town waives all
its statutory rights to annex County territory and will not initiate, institute or support
any proceeding to annex territory of the County except (i) as specifically provided
in Subsection 4 of this Agreement or (ii) any annexation that may be the result of a
mutual agreement between the Town and the County. It is the intent ofthe Town and
the County that the County be immune from any annexation to the Town for such 15-
year period.
6.2 Citizen Annexation. In the event annexation proceedings are instituted by property
owners or qualified voters pursuant to 9 15.2-3203 ofthe Code or any statute similar
thereto, the Town agrees that it will not support such proceedings and, if requested
by the County, will oppose at no cost to the Town all such proceedings during the 15-
year immunity period. The Town specifically agrees not to provide any legal
assistance, engineering assistance, financial aid, or any other aid or assistance to
property owners or qualified voters petitioning for annexation pursuant to Va. Code
915.2-3203 of the Code.
6.3 Deannexation.
(a) The Town and the County agree that it is desirable to contract the Town
corporate limits by deannexing a small territory (Deannexation Area) in the
northwest part of the Town and south of Route 648.
(b) The Deannexation Area is described by metes and bounds description on
attached Exhibit A and is depicted on the map attached as Exhibit B.
(c) The Town and the County agree that the deannexation will take effect on the
same date as the effective date of the Phase I Annexation.
SECTION 7
CASH PROFFERS
7.1 Proffers. The Town and the County have both adopted conditional zoning which
permits landowners to offer cash proffers in connection with a rezoning application.
7.2 Payment of Cash Proffers. The Town and the County agree that the Town, as part
of its review of any rezoning application in thc Phasc I or Phasc II Anncxation Arcas,
shall refer such application to the Frederick County Planning Department for its
review prior to action by the Town. The County Planning Department will compute
the capital facilities impact on the County of the zoning request as it relates to capital
facilities for schools, parks and recreation, and fire and rescue. This will allow the
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applicant for rezoning in the Phase I or Phase II Annexation Areas to determine and
submit proffers with its zoning application to the Town to address such capital
facilities impact. The Town and the County agree that the Town will, upon receipt
of cash proffers relating to a rezoning in the Phase I or Phase II Annexation Areas,
immediately pay and transfer to the County; (a) 100% of all proffers specifically
designated by the rezoning applicant for school, fire, and rescue facilities or
purposes, and (b) 40% of all proffers designated for any other capital facilities or
purposes. However, nothing herein shall be construed to require the Town to payor
transfer to the County any cash proffers, or any portion thereof, designated by the
rezoning applicant for any specific capital facility or project which will be the sole
obligation of the Town to construct or develop. Likewise, the Town will pay the
County the entire amount of any cash proffers designated for any specific capital
facility or project which will be the sole obligation of the County to construct or
develop.
SECTION 8.
COMMISSION AND SPECIAL COURT APPROVAL
8.1 Commission Approval. The Town and the County agree to promptly initiate the
steps necessary and required by Title 15.2, Chapter 34 of the Code to obtain review
of this Agreement by the Commission.
8.2 Special Court Approval. Following the issuance of the report of findings and
recommendations by the Commission, the Town and the County agree that they will
take all steps necessary and will submit this Agreement in its present form to a
Special Court for affirmation and validation and to give it full force and effect, as
required by Title 15.2, Chapter 34 ofthe Code.
8.3 Termination for Failure to Affirm and Validate and Give Full Force and Effect to
This Agreement. The Town and the County agree that if this Agreement is not
affirmed, validated and given full force and effect by the Special Court without
modification, this Agreement shall immediately terminate. However, the parties may
waive termination by mutually agreeing to recommend modifications by the Special
Court.
SECTION 9.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
9.1 Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit to the
Town and the County, and each of the future governing bodies of the Town and the
County, and upon any successor to either the Town or the County.
9.2 Amendments. This Agreement may be amended, modified, or supplemented in
whole or in part, by mutual agreement of the Town and the County, prior to
affirmation, by a written document of equal formality and dignity, duly executed by
the authorized representatives ofthe Town and the County.
9.3 Enforceability. This Agreement shall be enforceable only by the Special Court
affirming validating, and giving full force and effect to this Agreement or by a
successor Special Court appointed to pursuant to Title 15.2, Chapter 30 ofthe Code,
pursuant to a declaratory judgment action initiated by either of the parties hereto to
secure the performance of any provisions, covenants, conditions and terms contained
in this Agreement or the Order affirming, validating, and giving full force and effect
to this Agreement.
9.4 Standing. The Town and the County agree that each shall and does have standing to
enforce any ofthe provisions, covenants, conditions and terms of this Agreement.
WITNESS the following signatures and seals:
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TOWN OF STEPHENS CITY, VIRGINIA
By:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
By:
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
Board Clerk
The above motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten - Aye
Gary W. Dove - Aye
Bill M. Ewing - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, II. - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
Mayor Ewing advised that the Town could not take action on the agreement this evening, but
it would be on the Council's April 6, 2004 agenda. He concluded by thanking the Board for their
time.
The Stephens City Town Council adjourned their public hearing. TIME: 7:25 P.M.)
Upon a motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Supervisor Forrester, the Board took a ten
minute recess.
The above motion passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten - Aye
Gary W. Dove - Aye
Bill M. Ewing - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, II. - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
RECONVENE
Chairman Shickle reconvened the Board of Supervisors for their Regular Meeting at 7:35
P.M.
PRESENT
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Chairman Richard C. Shickle; Vice Chairman Barbara E. Van Osten; Gary W. Dove; Bill
M. Ewing; Gina A. Forrester; W. Harrington Smith, Jr.; and Lynda 1. Tyler.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA - APPROVED
Assistant Administrator Tierney advised there were no additional items for the agenda..
Upon a motion by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Forrester, the agenda was
approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten - Aye
Gary W. Dove - Aye
Bill M. Ewing - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items for approval under the consent agenda.
MINUTES-APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Vice-Chairman Van Osten, the minutes
from the March 10, 2004 Regular Meeting were approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten - Aye
Gary W. Dove - Aye
Bill M. Ewing - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jf. - Aye
Lynda 1. Tyler - Aye
COUNTY OFFICIALS
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
CHERYL C. SWARTZ APPOINTED TO SERVE ON THE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION AS THE MEMBER-AT LARGE - APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Supervisor Forrester, Cheryl C. Swartz was
appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission as the Member-At-Large. This is a four year
term, said term to expire March 24, 2008.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten - Aye
Gary W. Dove - Aye
Bill M. Ewing - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
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Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE TOWN OF STEPHENS CITY
REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT - DEFERRED
Supervisor Ewing advised that the Town of Stephens City had not provided him with a
representative's name. This appointment was deferred.
REOUEST FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE FOR REFUND -
APPROVED
The Board received a request from Commissioner Murphy requesting a refund or roll credits
as needed for Glen E. Russell for overpayment of his 2003 business license. The exoneration
amount being requested is $3,429.36.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Smith, the Board approved the
exoneration in the amount of$3,429.36 for Glen E. Russell.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten - Aye
Gary W. Dove - Aye
Bill M. Ewing - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
RESOLUTION (#052-04) TO REOUEST STATE FUNDING TO EXPAND THE
CLARKE-F AUQUIER-FREDERICK- WINCHESTER(CFFW) REGIONAL ADULT
DETENTION CENTER - APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Tyler, the Board approved the
following Resolution to Request State Funding to Expand the Clarke- Fauquier- Frederick- Winchester
Regional Adult Detention Center.
WHEREAS, the Clarke-Fauquier-Frederick-Winchester Regional Adult Detention Center
(hereafter referred to as Detention Center) is overcrowded, and public safety and efficient operations
are deleteriously impacted by the inmate populations that exceed the design capacity; and
WHEREAS, the jurisdictions that own and operate the Detention Center are willing, with
appropriate State partnership, to expand the Detention Center to address public safety and
operational requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Detention Center has prepared and submitted a Community Based
Corrections plan in accordance with 953.1-82.1, Code of Virginia;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Frederick, Virginia that the Commonwealth of Virginia be, and is hereby respectfully requested to
approve the expansion of the Detention Center as delineated in the Community Based Corrections
Plans submitted to the Virginia Department of Corrections on March 1, 2004.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
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Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten - Aye
Gary W. Dove - Aye
Bill M. Ewing - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT - APPROVED
The Parks and Recreation Commission met on March 16,2004. Members present were:
Charles Sandy, Steven White, Robert Hartman, Victoria Keelon, Ronald Madagan, P. W. Hillyard,
III, Michael Ruddy, Lynda Tyler
Reauires Board Action:
1. Buildinl:s and Grounds Committee Recommendation (Resolution #053-04) -
Approved - Mr. Madagan moved to apply to the Virginia Department of Conservation and
Recreation, for a 50/50 matching grant using proffer funds and in-kind services for an Aqua
Playground to be located within the Sherando Park Pool Complex, with an estimated cost of
$180,000, second by Mr. Hillyard, carried 6-1. Application is due April 16 to the State. County
proffer share would not exceed $90,000.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board approved the
Building and Grounds Committee and adopted the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), provides funds to
assist political subdivisions ofthe Commonwealth of Virginia in acquiring and developing open
space and park lands; and
WHEREAS, there are urgent needs within the County of Frederick to develop park land; and
WHEREAS, this area is deemed of high acquisition and development priority by said
Frederick County Parks and Recreation and shall be referred to as an Aqua Playground Development
Project.
WHEREAS, in order to attain funding assistance from DCR, it is necessary that the
Frederick County Parks and Recreation Department guarantee that a proportionate share of the cost
thereof is available; and
WHEREAS, the proportionate project share of $90,000 is funded by the Frederick County
Parks and Recreation Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Frederick County Parks and
Recreation Department, James M. Doran, Director, is hereby authorized to cause such information
or materials as may be necessary to be provided to the Department of Conservation and Recreation
(DCR) and to enter into such agreements as may be necessary to permit the formulation, approval
and funding ofthe Aqua Playground Development Project.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Frederick County Parks and Recreation
Department gives its assurance that the funds needed as the proportionate share of the cost of the
approved program will be provided, up to $90,000.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Parks and Recreation
Department gives its assurance that the General Provisions of the Land and Water Conservation
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Fund Act (L& WCF) and the Virginia Outdoors Fund Fiscal Procedures will be complied with in the
administration of this project.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Parks and Recreation
Department will operate and maintain the public recreation facility in good condition and will
provide permanent project acknowledgment signs ofthe participating funding agencies and that this
signage will clearly state that the said facility is a "public" recreational facility.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Parks and Recreation
Department shall dedicate the metes and bounds of the Aqua Playground properties, in perpetuity,
for public outdoors recreational purposes in accordance with the Land and Water Conservation Fund
Act (L& WCF).
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Parks and Recreation
Department gives its assurance that all other applicable federal and state regulations governing such
expenditure of funds will be complied with in the administration, development, and subsequent
operation of this Aqua Playground Development Project.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department of Conservation and Recreation
is respectfully requested to assist in approval and funding of the Aqua Playground Development
Project in order to enhance the standard of public recreational enjoyment for all our citizenry.
Vice-Chairman Van Osten asked about the $90,000 match for this project.
Supervisor Tyler advised that no county money would be needed as the funding would come
from proffer money.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten - Aye
Gary W. Dove - Aye
Bill M. Ewing - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, II. - Aye
Lynda I. Tyler - Aye
2. Standinl: Committee Reports - Approved under Committee Appointments - A
special committee received eight applications for the vacant at-large position. Four applicants were
interviewed and the Committee recommends Mrs. Cheryl Swartz for the position.
Submitted for Board Information Onlv:
1. Community Use ofN ew Elementarv School- Mrs. Keelon moved that the Commission
endorse the concept of Co-Location of Community Facilities at the future school sites and to
coordinate with Frederick County Public Schools on the development of this concept for all future
schools, second by Mr. Hillyard, carried unanimously (7-0).
Supervisor Tyler advised that Rubbermaid has given $154,000.00 to buy trash receptacles
for all of the County's parks facilities and they should be commended for this donation.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED
The Finance Committee met in the First Floor Conference Room at 107 North Kent Street
on March 17,2004 at 8:00 a.m.
1. The Clerk of Frederick County requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in
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the amount of$8.664.92. This amount represents salary and fringes for the remainder ofthis fiscal
year for a new Deputy Clerk position. Additional local funds are necessary. See attached memo, p.
1-5. The committee recommended approval of advertising forthe position in FY 2004 but not filling
the position until after July 1, 2004 - Approved.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Forrester, the Board approved
the committee's recommendation regarding above request by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten - Aye
Gary W. Dove - Aye
Bill M. Ewing - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
2. The Commissioner of Revenue requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in
the amount of $1 1.934.48. This amount represents a salary and fringes for the remainder of this
fiscal year for a new Auditor position. It is anticipated that revenue will be associated with this
position. Additional local funds are necessary. See attached memo, p. 6-8. The Committee
recommended approval of advertising for the position in FY 2004 but not filling the position until
after July 1, 2004. - Approved.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Forrester, the Board approved
the Committee's recommendation regarding the above request by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten - Aye
Gary W. Dove - Aye
Bill M. Ewing - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Lynda 1. Tyler - Aye
3. The Commonwealth Attorney requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in the
amount of$7 .276.05. This amount represents salary and fringes for the remainder of this fiscal year
for a new Office Assistant position. Additional local funds are necessary. See attached memo, p.
9-11. The committee recommended approval of advertising for the position in FY 2004 but not
filling the position until after July 1,2004. - Approved.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Ewing, the Board approved the
Committee's recommendation regarding the above request by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten - Aye
Gary W. Dove - Aye
Bill M. Ewing - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
4. The Court Service Unit requests a General Fund budget transfer in the amount of
$13.000. This amount is needed to cover anticipated services for youth. No additional local funds
are needed. See attached memo, p. 12. The committee recommends approval. - Approved.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Forrester, the Board approved
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the above request by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten - Aye
Gary W. Dove - Aye
Bill M. Ewing - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
5. The Parks and Recreation Director requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation
in the amount of $2.524.96. This amount represents proceeds received from the Thanksgiving 5K
to go to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Organization. No additional local funds are needed. See
attached memo, p. 13. The committee recommends approval. - Approved.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Forrester, the Board approved
the above request by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten - Aye
Gary W. Dove - Aye
Bill M. Ewing - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
6. The Director of Fire and Rescue requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in
the amount of $19.901. This amount represents a grant to purchase two Lifepak Defibrillators.
Reimbursement by the VA Office of Emergency Medical Services will be received when receipts
are submitted to the state. No additional local funds are needed. See attached memo, p. 14-17. The
committee recommends approval. - Approved.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Forrester, the Board approved
the above request by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten - Aye
Gary W. Dove - Aye
Bill M. Ewing - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
7. The Superintendent of the Regional Jail requests a Regional Jail Fund supplemental
appropriation in the amount of $330.020.37. This amount represents expenses for repair and
maintenance of vehicles, inmate medical care and construction management services of the Work
Release building. The Superintendent also requests a Regional Jail Fund budget transfer in the
amount of $27.500. This amount represents transfers to various line items. No additional local
funds are needed. See attached memo, p. 18, The committee recommends approval. - Approved.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Forrester, the Board approved
the above request by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten - Aye
Gary W. Dove - Aye
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Bill M. Ewing - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Lynda 1. Tyler - Aye
***For Information Only***
1. The Feltner Community Foundation appreciates consideration by the county for their
request in the FY 2004-2005 budget. See attached letter, p. 19.
2. The Finance Director provided a report on fund balance. See attached memo, p. 20-21.
3. A copy of the FY 2004-2005 budget advertisement that appeared in The Winchester Star
is attached.
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING - OUTDOOR FESTIVAL PERMIT REQUEST OF THE
SHENANDOAH APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL AND VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM
- QUEEN'S BALL AND DAILY GRIND JAZZ FEST. PURSUANT TO THE
FREDERICK COUNTY CODE. CHAPTER 86. FESTIVALS: SECTION 86-3 Co
PERMIT REQUIRED: APPLICATION: ISSUANCE OR DENIAL: FOR AN
OUTDOOR FESTIVAL PERMIT. VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM'S QUEEN'S BALL
TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY. APRIL 30. 2004. FROM 8:00 P.M. TO 1:00 A.M.: AND
DAILY GRIND JAZZ FEST TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY. MAY 2. 2004. FROM 12:00
NOON TO 5:00 P.M.. BOTH EVENTS WILL BE HELD AT THE ROCK HARBOR
GOLF COURSES. 365 ROCK HARBOR DRIVE. (WHICH IS OFF MERRIMAN'S
LANE). WINCHESTER. VIRGINIA. PROPERTY OWNED BY DENNY PERRY. -
APPROVED
Assistant Administrator Tierney advised that this was a required application for an outdoor
festival permit for the Apple Blossom Festival and Valley Health System for the Queen's Ball and
the Daily Grind Jazz Fest to be held at 365 Rock Harbor Drive on April 30, 2004 and May 2, 2004
respectively.
Mr. John Rosenberger, Executive Director ofthe Apple Blossom Festival, appeared before
the Board. He explained that it was his board's intent to move some ofthese events into the County
and they would abide by all codes and would work with Fire and Rescue and the Sheriffs
Department. He concluded by saying that these were two of the festival's top events.
Supervisor Smith asked if alcohol would be served at these events.
Mr. Rosenberger responded yes, but it would not be in public reach. He advised that all of
the bar staff would be TIPS trained and there would be security on site as well.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
There were no public comments.
Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Vice-Chairman Van Osten, the Board
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approved the Outdoor Festival Permit request by the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival and
Valley Health System for the Queen's Ball and Daily Grind Jazz Fest.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten - Aye
Gary W. Dove - Aye
Bill M. Ewing - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - OUTDOOR FESTIVAL PERMIT REQUEST OF BELLE
GROVE PLANTATION - "OF ALE AND HISTORY" MICROBREW AND
IMPORTED BEER T ASTING FESTIVAL. PURSUANT TO THE FREDERICK
COUNTY CODE. CHAPTER 86. FESTIVALS: SECTION 86-3 C. PERMIT
REQUIRED: APPLICATION: ISSUANCE OR DENIAL: FOR AN OUTDOOR
FESTIVAL PERMIT. FESTIVAL TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY. MAY 8. 2004.
FROM 12:00 NOON TO 6:00 P.M.: ON THE GROUNDS OF BELLE GROVE
PLANTATION. 336 BELLE GROVE ROAD. MIDDLETOWN. VIRGINIA.
PROPERTY OWNED BY THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC
PRESERVATION - APPROVED
Assistant Administrator Tierney advised that this was an application for an outdoor festival
permit by Belle Grove Plantation for their annual event. This year the event will occur on Saturday,
May 8, 2004. He concluded by saying that a representative from Belle Grove was present to answer
any questions.
Elizabeth McClung appeared before the Board on behalf ofthis application. She advised that
this was one of Belle Grove's major events. Ms. McClung went on to say that there was a
designated driver program in place as well as a van service. The Middletown Police do a walk
through, there is event security, and the Sheriffs Department does a drive by during the day. She
concluded by saying that this is a recurring event and they are in their ninth year.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
There were no public comments.
Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Upon a motion by Vice-Chairman Van Osten, seconded by Supervisor Forrester, the Board
approved the Outdoor Festival Permit Application for Belle Grove Plantation for "Of Ale and
History" .
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten - Aye
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Gal)' W. Dove - Aye
Bill M. Ewing - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Lynda 1. Tyler - Aye
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS:
AMENDMENT OF MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROCESS FOR CHANNING
DRIVE DEVELOPMENTS - (RESOLUTION #054-04)) - APPROVED
Director Lawrence appeared before the Board on behalf ofthis item. He explained that this
request came about because staff was approached by a representative from an engineering firm. He
advised that the County's position has in the past been that the master development plans for the
three developments could not be changed unless all three developers sign an agreement. The County
has received a request that the County consider revisions to individual master development plans for
this development, ifthe right-of-way for Channing Drive is dedicated to the County and a monetary
guarantee is put into place. He went on to say that staff feels this proposed policy change would not
impact the proffers and the projects would continue to be intertwined. Director Lawrence stated that
staff would bring the proposed amendments to the Master Development Plans to the Board before
they are adopted and could still pressure the developers to guarantee that the road would be built.
He concluded by saying that staffthinks this is a fair proposal after reviewing the master plans and
supporting documents and recommends approval.
Mr. Mark Smith, Greenway Engineering, advised that the construction of Channing Drive
was ahead of schedule. He stated that it was about 75% complete on the Fieldstone property and the
Lyn Haven and Sovereign Village sections were working well together.
Chairman Shickle asked at what point the developer would have to build all of Channing
Drive.
Mr. Smith responded that the proffers state that the road must be built when development is
adjacent to it.
Chairman Shickle asked when the road would be built.
Mr. Smith responded that the proffers would rule; however, under the proposal submitted to
staff the Board would see the submission of a revised master plan and at that time, the Board could
say when it would be built.
Assistant Administrator Tierney responded that it would be a function ofthe build out ofthe
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subdivision.
Supervisor Forrester asked how this proposal would affect the phasing of this project.
Director Lawrence responded that the proffer statements would govern; therefore, Channing
Drive has to be opened before 475 building permits are issued.
Supervisor Ewing stated that he was concerned about the bonding of this project. He asked
what would assure that the amount of the bond would cover the cost of construction.
Director Lawrence responded that the cost estimates would be provided by VDOT engineers
and the County Public Works Department.
Supervisor Forrester stated other amenities would not be affected by this proposal.
Director Lawrence responded that was correct.
Supervisor Smith asked if undue pressure had been brought upon the Planning Department
because ofthis proposal.
Director Lawrence responded no and he did not foresee any.
Vice-Chairman Van Osten asked if this change would streamline the process.
Director Lawrence responded yes.
Supervisor Tyler asked if the signatures of all three developers will be received before the
Board sees a new master development plan.
Director Lawrence responded that under the proposal being recommended by staff each
developer could come through with individual plans; however, the County could not approve the
revisions until Channing Drive is taken care of. He concluded by saying that the first one wanting
approval of their revised plan needs to step up and dedicate the completion of Channing Drive.
Supervisor Dove responded that he would like to take staffs recommendation on this item.
Supervisor Forrester asked if the density of the master development plan would increase
under this proposal.
Director Lawrence responded there would be no increase in density.
Upon amotion by Supervisor Forrester, seconded by Supervisor Smith, the Board approved
the Resolution of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors to consider individual master
development plan revision of Master Development Plan #08-00 for Channing Drive, for the three
developments within the 376-acre project, following the dedication and guarantee assuring the
construction of the road known as Channing Drive.
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WHEREAS, Rezoning #15-99 of Channing Drive was submitted to rezone 354.3 acres from
RA (Rural Areas) to RP (Residential Performance) and of22.0 acres from RA (Rural Areas) to B2
(Business General) with the proffers submitted by the applicant. This property is located on the
north side ofSenseny Road (Route 657), on both sides of Bean's Pond Lane, and adjacent to the
Bedford Village, Apple Pie Ridge, Senseny Glen, and Carlisle Heights Subdivisions and is identified
with Property Identification Numbers 55-A-206, 211,213, & 65-A-30, 31, 39, 40 in the Red Bud
Magisterial District.
WHEREAS, Rezoning #15-99 of Channing Drive was adopted by the Frederick County
Board of Supervisors on December 8, 1999, and
WHEREAS, Master Development Plan #08-00 of Channing Drive was adopted by Frederick
County on December 5, 2001 and such master development plan illustrated planned and coordinated
land uses and infrastructure improvements for the entire 376-acre site, and
WHEREAS, the current three development owners were party to or have assumed the
original Master Development Plan, which arose as a request of those three property owners and/or
their predecessors, and
WHEREAS, the County was requested to consider each development separately to enable
revisions to the Master Development Plan by the individual developments, and
WHEREAS, a key element ofthe Master Development Plan was the coordinated effort to
construct Channing Drive as a major collector roadway, and
WHEREAS, the dedication of Channing Drive and the guarantee of its construction would
achieve an intent of the Proffered Condition with the Rezoning;
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors that
Frederick County would be amenable to consider individual master development plan revisions for
the three developments within the 376-acre development project following the dedication and
improvement guarantee for Channing Drive.
The above motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten - Aye
Gary W. Dove - Aye
Bill M. Ewing - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
BOARD LIAISON REPORTS
Supervisor Tyler reminded everyone of the meeting concerning the development impact
model to be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at 12:30 P.M. at the Winchester Regional Airport.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Supervisor Tyler stated that the three month trial period was over and it was time to revisit
the issue of citizen comments.
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The Board agreed to discuss this issue in April.
Supervisor Ewing thanked the Board for their vote on the Stephens City Annexation
Voluntary Settlement Agreement and he felt both the Town and the County were developing a
beneficial partnership.
Chairman Shickle stated that it had been brought to his attention by Administrator Riley that
the Board needs to adopt the resolution that was contained in the agenda packet with the voluntary
settlement agreement.
Supervisor Ewing asked for a point of clarification regarding the resolution and the proposed
survey ofthe annexed area. He wanted to know ifit would create duplicate work (e.g. surveys).
Administrator Riley advised that the County and the Town could get a better definition of
both areas to be annexed later, but the Board should adopt the enabling resolution because that is the
document that gets the annexation before the Commission on Local Government.
Supervisor Ewing stated that he wanted to make sure that we were not requiring duplicate
payment for the survey.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Forrester, the Board approved
the Resolution (#051-04) Approving Voluntary Settlement Agreement Between the County of
Frederick, Virginia and the Town of Stephens City, Virginia.
WHEREAS, the County of Frederick and the Town of Stephens City have negotiated a
Voluntary Settlement pursuant to Chapter 34, Title 15.2 of the Virginia Code; and
WHEREAS, such Voluntary Settlement provides for (i) the annexation of certain territory
of the County to the Town, (ii) the development of the annexation areas according to a jointly
approved Land Use Plan, (iii) the grant of immunity of the County from annexation for a period of
fifteen (15) years, and (iv) the transfer of certain cash proffers received by the Town to the County;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County and the Town Council of the
Town of Stephens City have caused a Notice ofthis meeting to be published in a newspaper having
general circulation in the County and Town; and
WHEREAS, such notice contained a descriptive summary ofthe Voluntary settlement; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire ofthe Board of Supervisors of Frederick County to adopt the
Voluntary Settlement Agreement and submit the same to the Commission on Local Government for
its review and recommendation as provided by Va. Code S 15.2-3400(3).
NOW, THERE FORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors does hereby ADOPT the Voluntary Settlement Agreement dated March 24, 2004,
between the County of Frederick and the Town of Stephens City, a copy of which is attached to this
Resolution as Exhibit A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors execute
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such Voluntary Settlement Agreement in triplicate and that the County Administrator transmit the
same to the Town for signature by the appropriate parties ofthe Town of Stephens City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Special Counsel for Frederick County take all steps
necessary to have the Voluntary Settlement Agreement reviewed by the Commission on Local
Government as provided by and pursuant to Va. Code ~ 15.2-3400 and 15.2-903(4)(h).
The above motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten - Aye
Gary W. Dove - Aye
Bill M. Ewing - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, II. - Aye
Lynda I. Tyler - Aye
ADJOURN
UPON A MOTION BY SUPERVISOR EWING, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR
SMITH, NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THIS BOARD, THIS MEETING
IS HEREBY ADJOURNED. (TIME: 8:30 P.M.)
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Richard C. Shickle
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
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R. Riley, Jr.
Clerk, Board of S pervisors
Minutes Prepared By:
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Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors
Minute Book Number 29
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting of 03/24/04