HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 6, 2004 Meeting with Shenandoah University
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors attended an information session on the Future
of Shenandoah University held on Thursday, May 6, 2004, at 4:30 P.M., in the Byrd Board Room,
Henkel Hall, Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Vice-Chairman Barbara E. Van Osten; Gary W. Dove; Bill M. Ewing; W. Harrington Smith,
Jr.; and Lynda 1. Tyler.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Chairman Richard C. Shickle; and Gina A. Forrester.
Others present included members of the Frederick County Planning Commission, Winchester
City Council, Winchester Planning Commission, and the Board of Trustees of Shenandoah
University.
Dr. Davis welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming. He advised that this session
would involve several individual presentations followed by a brief question and answer period. The
areas covered in the presentations included:
- Overview of the Campus Master Plan Process, which looked at the rationale behind
extending the existing campus and utilization of existing facilities within Frederick
County and Winchester, including the Medical Center Health Professions Building,
Bowman Building, Cork Street facility, John Kerr building and Cameron Street building.
- Review of the Main Campus Master Plan, which looked at proposed new facilities
including a Student Center, Athletic Center, Art facility, Maintenance facility, and End
zone building.
- Review ofthe MillwoodIPleasant Valley Projects, which include a new Business School
building, proposed History and Tourism Center, and new administration building located
on the site of the old armory.
- Review of Parking and Zoning needs to help accomplish the goals of the Master Plan.
These included structured or off-site parking requirements, building height restrictions,
and the need for compatible zoning in both the city and county.
- Review of Campus Access, which looked at the possible closure of Millwood Avenue,
the proposed new interchange, widening, and crossovers for 1-81, and the future
development of Pleasant Valley Road.
- Review of Student Housing Needs, which included potential motel acquisitions to
accommodate undergraduate housing, creation of graduate housing within downtown
Winchester with the hopes of developing a viable collegiate downtown, and possible land
acquisitions to accommodate future housing needs.
- Economic Impact Statement, which stated that Shenandoah University has an operating
budget of $50 million with a potential economic impact on Winchester and Frederick
County of $150 million. The payroll is $29 million for a staff of 600 employees.
Following a brief question and answer period, the session adjourned at 6:00 P.M.
Minute Book Number 29
Board of Supervisors Information Session with Shenandoah University 05/06/04
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Richard C. Shickle
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
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Minute Book Number 29
Board of Supervisors Information Session with Shenandoah University 05/06/04