May 28, 1980 to June 11, 1980377
A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors was held on
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May 28, 1980 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.
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The invocation was delivered by the Reverend William Hough of the Braddock
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ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The County Administrator stated that the agenda should be corrected to _.
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indicate that Mr. Charles Orndoff is not eligible for reappointment to the Social
Services Board and that said vacancy should be filled by a representative from
the Stonewall District. The Board concurred with this correction.
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings and seconded by Kenneth Y. Stiles,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein adopt the agenda for the Regular Meeting of May 28, 1980
with the above amendment.
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.
REAPPOINTMENT OF DR. SAMUEL WHITACRE TO LORD FAIRFAX COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD
APPROVED
Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles and seconded by R. Thomas Malcolm,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
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Virginia, does herein reappoint Dr. Samuel N. Whitacre to serve as a representati
from Frederick County on the Lord Fairfax Community College Board for a term of
four years, said term to commence on June 1, 1980 and terminate on May 31, 1984.
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.
APPOINTMENT TO SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD CARRIED FORWARD
The Board agreed to carry forward the appointment to the Social Services
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FORT COLLIER INDUSTRIAL ESTATES REQUEST FOR INDUSTRIAL ACCESS FUNDS APPROVED
SITE PLAN APPROVAL PROCEDURES REFERRED BACK TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Mr. I. Fred Stine, Jr. appeared before the Board and made a presentation re-
garding the background and proposed development of Fort Collier Industrial
Estates, explaining his goals and objectives for the park. His presentation
included the planned phased development of the park and set.forth the water and
sewer lines and the proposed roadways. Mr. Stine advised that the engineering
and surveying work for the roadways has been completed. He stated that a second
access to the park had been obtained; that he has an agreement for this access
and the Highway Department has approved the plans for the roadway.
Mr. Stine noted that right -of -way on Baker Lane has been obtained and he
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hoped construction could be completed this summer. He advised that should industrial
access funds not be available for construction of Brooke Drive extended, he would
construct the road himself and that the current plans are to have all roads completet
by next summer.
Mr. Stine then presented a letter requesting Board endorsement of his applica-
tion for industrial access funds. He stated that inasmuch as he had obtained the
second access as directed by the Board, he would request that site plan approval
procedures for the park be reconsidered. He added that he would propose the
following conditions relative to site plan approval: (1) that the second access
road would be completed by the end of this year; (2) the existing access roadway
would serve only the Phase I sites; (3) Phase II would be approved only upon
completion of the second access road; and (4) Linkage to the second access road
from Brooke Road would be done before any future sites are operational.
Mr. Stine stated that he would like to have the flexibility to market his
property under the above conditions.
Mr. Koontz expressed concern regarding the continued use of Smithfield Avenue
by Harris Intertype until such time as the roadways in the park are completed.
Mr. Stine replied that he felt his plan was well engineered and they had to
start somewhere; that he had clients who are interested in locating in the park
but in order to encourage them he must be able to state that their site plans can
be approved under the abovementioned conditions.
Mr. Stiles stated that Mr. Dawson (Harris Intertype) had no choice but to
use Smithfield Avenue until the roads are completed and if the Board denies Mr.
Stine's request for industrial access funds, it will only delay construction of the
roads.
Mr. Baker agreed with Mr. Stiles and stated that he felt Mr. Stine would pursue)
his plan as presented if given the opportunity.
There followed a brief discussion as to whether or not the Board had the right
to grant permission for the use of Smithfield Avenue.
Mr. Dawson stated that he would be glad to contribute to the construction of
a road, but not if he was going to be able to use it only six months. He added
that when his site plan was approved, the roadway was to have been constructed
within eighteen months.
Mr. Owings stated that he felt much more comfortable with Mr. Stine's current
plans.
Mr. Koontz was concerned that the road would not be completed for perhaps
another year but the point was clearly made by Mr. Stine that the road would be
completed by next summer, with or without industrial access funds. Mr. Stine
emphasized that if funds are not forthcoming, he would build the road at his expense
thus guaranteeing completion of the road by the specified time.
Mr. Stiles stated that inasmuch as final approval of site plans had been given
to the Planning Commission, perhaps Mr. Stine should meet with them to discuss his
proposal.
Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles and seconded by R. Thomas Malcolm,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein refer the request for endorsement of the application for
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industrial access funds of Mr. I Fred Stine, Jr. and reconsideration of site
plan approval procedures for Fort Collier Industrial Estates to the Planning
Commission for study and recommendation back to the Board of Supervisors for
consideration at their June 11th meeting.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye -
S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, R. Thomas Malcolm, William H. Baker, Rhoda W
Maddox, and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
The Board recessed for ten minutes.
Mr. Stiles then moved to rescind the previous resolution regarding the Stine
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Industrial Park. This motion was seconded by William H. Baker and passed unanimous
ly.
Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles and seconded by William H. Baker,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein endorse the application of Mr. I. Fred Stine, Jr. for
industrial access funds for road construction in Fort Collier Industrial Estates.
The above resolution was passed by the following recordddc.vote:= Aye •Will'j.
L. Owings, William H. Baker, Rhoda W. Maddox, R. Thomas Malcolm, and Kenneth
Y. Stiles. Nay - S. Roger Koontz.
Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles and seconded by William H. Baker,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein refer all matters dealing with site plan approvals for
Fort Collier Industrial Park, and all related matters, to the Planning Commission
with the understanding that all matters requiring Board action will be forwarded
to the Board with a Planning Commission recommendation.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye -.S.
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and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION - FREDERICK COUNTY SIX
YEAR PLAN
The Chairman called for comments from the public regarding the proposed six
year road improvement plan for Frederick County.
Mr. Sam Lehman stated that he felt the Board had examined the plan quite
thoroughly and that it was a good plan.
Mr. William Bushman, resident engineer for the Highway Department,, stated
that they have now received their allocations and they are approximately $49,000
short of the 80 -81 figure which brings the figure now to $778,000.
Mr. Stiles stated that had it not been for the 2¢ gasoline tax recently
approved, the County would be in a very serious situation inasmuch as it was
vital in order to maintain any type of program in the County.
Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles and seconded by Will L. Owings,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein approve the Six Year Road Improvement Plan for Frederick
County Administrator.
County as presented, a copy of said plan to be kept on file in the office of the
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
and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
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PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1980 -1981 ROAD IMPROVEMENT BUDGET SCHEDULED FOR
JUNE 25, 1980
Upon motion made by William H. Baker and seconded by Rhoda W. Maddox,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein set the date of June 25, 1980 at 7:00 P.M. for a Public
Hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 1980 -81 Road Improvement Budget for Frederick
County,
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.
FAIRFAX PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION PROPOSAL FOR
Mr. Stiles reported that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended
that the Board deny the application for grant funds by the Lord Fairfax Planning
District Commission for a rural mass transit study inasmuch as it is not one of
the more pressing needs in the County as identified in the County's overall policy
formulation and program of work.
Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles and seconded by William H. Baker,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein deny the application for grant funds by the Lord Fairfax
Planning District Commission for a rural mass transit feasibility study inasmuch
as it would seem inappropriate to conduct such a study due to the fact that mass
transit is not one of the more pressing needs in the County at this time, as
identified in the County's overall policy formulation and program of work.
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.
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Mr. Baker presented the Finance Committee recommendations and the following
action was taken:
PARKS
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FOR ADDITIONAL PETTY
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L. Owings,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein approve the request of the Parks and Recreation Department
for an additional petty cash advance of $50.00 which is necessary due to the extra
concession stands in the parks.
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.
STATE AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS TO CONDUCT FISCAL YEAR 1980 AUDIT FOR COUNTY
Upon motion made by William H. Baker and seconded by Will L. Owings,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein direct that the Auditor of Public Accounts be requested to
conduct the Fiscal Year 1980 audit for the County.
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.
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APPOINTMENT OF JAIL PHYSICIAN - APPROVED
Mrs. Maddox stated that she had a question as to whether or not some of
the items on the Finance Committee agenda should have come before the Committee
on Law Enforcement; that Mrs. Maddox had discussed with Mr. White establishing
guidelines to determine what items would come before certain committees.
The County Administrator stated that he planned to present proposals to the
Board at their June 25th meeting to review this matter, as well as other organi
tional matters, so that a smooth flow of decision making might be maintained.
Mr. Stiles then moved to table this matter and refer it to the Law En
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Committee for recommendation at the next meeting. This motion was seconded by
Rhoda W. Maddox and defeated by the following recorded vote: Aye - Rhoda W.
Maddox, Kenneth Y. Stiles and S. Roger Koontz. Nay - Will L. Owings, R. Thomas
Malcolm, and William H. Baker
Mr. Stiles then moved to amend the resolution to read that the physician
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would be employed at a salary of $250 per month from May 1, 1980 through June 30,
1980 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Law Enforcement for
study in order that a recommendation regarding salary for the coming fiscal year
might be formulated. This motion was seconded by Rhoda W. Maddox and passed
unanimously.
Upon motion made by William H. Baker and seconded by Will L. Owings,
BE IT RESOLVED, By the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County, Virginia,
that Dr. Douglas L. Marshall is hereby designated as Jail Physician for the
Winchester- Frederick County Jail at a monthly salary of $250.00 per month from
May 1, 1980 thru June 30, 1980; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That said resolution is contingent upon approval
by the City of Winchester and the State Department of Welfare and Institutions.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye -
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Maddox and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
DANIEL A. ROBINSON ASSOCIATES PROPOSAL FOR ACCOUNTING ASSISTANCE APPROVED
Upon motion made by William H. Baker and seconded by Will L. Owings,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
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Virginia, does herein accept the proposal submitted by Daniel A. Robinson
Associates, Certified Public Accountants, to provide services to assist the
Finance Department in the development of a modified accrual system and procedures
for the operating funds of Frederick County at a cost not to exceed $4,000, said
funds to be transferred from unexpended salary elements in the County Administra-
tor's budget.
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.
FUNDS TRANSFER FROM PUBLIC WORKS TO DOG WARDEN - APPROVED
Upon motion made by William H. Baker and seconded by Will L. Owings,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein approve the following transfer of funds from Public Works
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to the Dog Warden in order to provide sufficient funding to complete the fiscal
year: Acct. lOG -226A - $3,000 and Acct. 14A -603A - $3,000.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye -
Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
S. Roger Koontz, William H. Baker, Will L. Owings, Rhoda W. Maddox, R. Thomas
Mr. Stiles noted that this transfer was necessary as the result of carried
over expenditures costs for the development of a security station at the dog pound.)
FUNDS TRANSFER TO UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND - APPROVED
Upon motion made by William H. Baker and seconded by Will L. Owings,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein approve the transfer of $1,000 from the Sheriff's budget
to the unemployment compensation fund to provide funding to cover a bill for
$7,768 for unemployment compensation claims primarily as a result of the turn-
over in the Sheriff's Department following last Fall's election.
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.
RECLASSIFICATION OF ASAP DIRECTOR TO RANGE 25 - APPROVED
Upon motion made by William H. Baker and seconded by Will L. Owings,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein approve a reclassification of the ASAP Director from Range
24 to Range 25 which is equal to all other department heads in Frederick County.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye - S.
Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker and R. Thomas Malcolm. Nay -
Rhoda W. Maddox and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
Mrs. Maddox stated that she felt this was another matter which perhaps should
have been sent to the Committee on Law Enforcement and Courts.
Mr. Stiles stated that he felt there should be no reclassification until
in abeyance until the Personnel Committee reviews the whole situation.
the Personnel Committee completes its study and he felt this matter should be held
EXCESS FISCAL YEAR 1980 FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED TO JUDICIAL CENTER
Upon motion made by William H. Baker and seconded by Will L. Owings,
BE IT RESOLVED, By the Frederick County Board of Supervisors that all General
Revenue Fund Revenues collected during the 1979 -1980 fiscal year, in excess of
budget estimates, as amended and revised, are hereby directed to be transferred
to the Courthouse Complex Capital Projects Fund; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That unused appropriations remaining within the
General Operating Fund at the end of the 1979 -1980 fiscal year, after allowing
for appropriations to be carried forward to complete projects and honor out-
standing purchase orders, are also hereby directed to be transferred to the above
referenced fund.
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.
DJCP GRANT APPLICATION - JOINT CORRECTIONS & CONFINEMENT PROJECT APPROVED
Upon motion made by William H. Baker and seconded by Will L. Owings,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein approve a grant application for the Joint Corrections and
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Confinement Project in the amount of $3,000 to renovate and equip a room within
the Frederick County Jail to provide adequate medical and mental health care,
plus a secure space for counseling and contract visitation; local cost will not
exceed $300, said funds to be allocated from the expenditure budget to cover
the local share.'
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye -
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Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
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Upon motion made by Will L.JOwings and seconded by William H. Baker,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
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Virginia, does herein authorize the Treasurer to furnish to the Commonwealth's
Attorney a listing of all delinquent personal property and real estate taxes
for the year 1978, back to such time as said taxes can be legally collected, in
order that he might proceed with collections of same.
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.
AUDIT REPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT RECEIVED BY COUNTY
Mr. Baker reported that copies of the report on audit from the Community
Development Block Grant Numbers B76 -DN -51 -0121 and B77 -DN -51 - 0121 had been
received and that it has been accepted by HUD. He noted that a copy of the
audit report is available from the office of the County Administrator.
PETITION FOR SWIMMING POOL FOR STEPHENS CITY PARK NOTED
Mr. Baker reported that Mr. Owings had presented a petition to the Finance
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Committee which he had received with over 500 names requesting a pool at
Stephens City Park. The Committee noted that an overall master plan for future
recreational facilities and programs will be undertaken in the new fiscal year
and must be completed before any decisions can be reached on new recreational
facilities. The Committee also noted that any capital facilities must be
coordinated through the County's general capital facilities planning program
and has therefore referred the matter to the Capital Facilities Committee for
consideration.
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Mr. Baker reported that work is continuing on a revision to property tax
relief for the elderly ordinance, a business, professional and occupation licens
versus merchant's capital tax, procedures for detailed quarterly review of
departmental budgets and a resolution creating the position of County Attorney.
BY -LAWS - PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - APPROVED AS AMENDED
The Board approved the following corrections to the By -Laws of the Parks
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and Recreation Commission:
Page 4, Section 7, Subsection c., the "meetings" was changed to "meeting"
and the word "twelve" was changed to "ten"
Mr. Stiles moved to change the word "chairperson" used throughout the
ordinance to "chairman ". This motion died for lack of a second.
Upon motion made by William H. Baker and seconded by Rhoda W. Maddox,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein approve the By -Laws of the Frederick County Parks and
Recreation Advisory Commission as amended.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye - S.
Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker, Rhoda W. Maddox and R. Thomas
Malcolm. Nay - Kenneth Y. Stiles.
UPON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY, IT IS ORDERED THAT
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The Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick, Virginia, held a joint
work session with the Frederick County Planning Commission on June 10, 1980, at
8:00 P.M. in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room, 9 Court Square, Winchester,
Virginia.
PRESENT:
Board of Supervisors - S. Roger Koontz, Chairman; Will L. Owings; Vice-
Chairman; William H. Baker; Rhoda W. Maddox; R. Thomas Malcolm; and Kenneth Y.
Stiles.
Planning Commission - C. Langdon Gordon, Chairman; Frank Brumback, Vice-
Chairman; Manuel DeHaven; W. French Kirk; and James W. Golladay, Jr.
ABSENT
Planning Commission - Elmer Venskoske.
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED DOWNZONING PLAN
Planning Commission Chairman, Langdon Gordon called the meeting to order and
introduced Mr. John Riley, Planning and Development Director, to present the pro-
posed downzoning plan for the County.
Mr. Riley stated that following the discussion at the last work session, the
two industrial areas (Stine Industrial Park and Gilpin Industrial Park) were re-
evaluated and the Planning Commission recommended that these properties be kept
in their current zoning. He advised that the Planning Commission had discussed
the area in the vicinity of Fox Drive and recommended that the Star Fort area re-
main as it is and not be expanded to Fox Drive. He advised that the Planning
Commission further recommended that the Harter property in the Kernstown area
remain in its current zoning.
Mr. Riley noted that the residents along Old Red Bud Road behind the Amoco
Foam Products Plant, zoned light - industrial, had been contacted and they expressed
their desire to retain this zoning inasmuch as they felt a residential zoning would
impede the sale of their property at a future date
Commission recommended that this area be zoned B -2.
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would reflect five acres in mining and the remainder would be zoned agricultural
indicating a mining operation and on the south side it would be single family
residential.
Mr. Owings asked if the Planning Commission had reconsidered the zoning of
the Eackles property and Mr. Riley replied that the Planning Commission recommend
that the property be downzoned as previously proposed and that the staff had re-
ceived no further information from Mr. Eackles regarding the use or type of use
proposed for the property.
Mr. Riley then noted that two other areas had been discussed which the staff
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had discovered in reviewing the maps; one being the Opequon Ridge, Opequon Heights
and Opequon Estates areas and the other being the back porton of Brookneill Sub-
division, and that the Planning Commission recommended downzoning these areas
from residential to agricultural so that it will be consistent with the rest of
the plan.
He added that this plan is not the only approach the Planning Commission and
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staff are utilizing to prepare Frederick County for future growth, they are also
planning to refine the zoning and subdivision ordinances.
Mr. Owings stated that when this project began he was-quite enthusiastic
about it because he felt there was too much land zoned residential or commercial
but at this point in time he has lost a lot of this enthusiasm. He added that
the proposed plan appeared to benefit the big man whereas it did very little, if
anything, for the little man and further he did not like what had been done south
of Stephens City.
Mr. Koontz stated that he had hoped the proposed plan would serve as an
equalizer to insure that land was taxed according to zoning thereby preventing
future development land being taxed under land use taxation. He suggested that
only agricultural land be permitted under land use taxation.
Mr. Baker and Mrs. Maddox both agreed that they too had hoped the plan would
address this problem.
Mr. White advised the Board that if they feel very strongly about the land
use taxation issue, perhaps they should consider only allowing use value taxation
in agricultural districts, but he did not feel they could use use value tax
abuses as a basis for making these downzoning decisions.
Mr. Brumback stated that two years ago the Board had requested the Planning
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Commission to work on this project and now we have reached a point where Board
support is essential. He noted that if this support is not forthcoming, then the
Board either feels the Planning Commission did a poor job or they did not really
want the job done in the first place.
Mr. Malcolm agreed with Mr. Brumback stating that the Board had hoped that
land use taxation would be addressed in the plan but realized that there are
certain things we can and cannot do. He added that the Board had decided to
proceed knowing that they would face legal problems in some areas. Mr. Malcolm
stated that he supported the plan in general but realized there would be some
problem areas. He added that the Board has the opportunity to do something and
if they don't we are no better off than we were four or five years ago.
Mr. Koontz replied that the original idea had been to proceed with downzoning
to see what could and could not be done; that the Board had never said they would
accept the plan as submitted.
Mr. Riley stated that he felt it was a feasible plan and will provide for good
future planning. He noted that the staff could research the land use taxation
ordinance and perhaps the Board might want to consider agricultural districts as
suggested by the County Administrator.
Mr. White advised that one of the major objectives of the plan is to develop
a useful growth management device and it is not capable of dealing with the land
use taxation issue.
The large industrial tracts were discussed and Mr. Riley stated that a planned
industrial district is currently being drafted which he felt would aid in the
development of the industrial parks in a desirable manner. He added that other
problems could be addressed in the update of the Comprehensive Plan and revisions
to the ordinances. He noted that the plan is a flexible document and is subject
to change. He then asked whether or not the Board was ready to proceed to public
heating and all members stated that they agreed with the general concept of the
plan and were ready to proceed to public hearing.
Mr. Riley stated that he would research with legal counsel, the proper adver-
tising procedure for public hearing and would advise the Board when we are ready
to go to public hearing and the process to be followed.
BOARD RETIRES INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion made by R. Thomas Malcolm, seconded by William H. Baker 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 legal matters.
BOARD WITHDRAWS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by R. Thomas Malcolm and passed
unanimously, the Board withdrew from Executive Session.
BOARD RECONVENES INTO REGULAR SESSION
Upon motion made by R. Thomas Malcolm, seconded by William H. Baker, and
passed unanimously, the Board reconvened into Regular Session.
UPON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED, AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY, IT IS ORDERED THAT
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DO NOW ADJOURN.
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A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors was held on
the 11th day of June, 1980, 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.
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CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Reverend David Knight of the Frederick
Episcopal Parish.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Maddox requested the following corrections to the minutes of May 28,
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and Courts in lines 22 and 28; correct the last portion of the first sentence
under Appointment of Jail Physician to read "that Mrs. Maddox had discussed with
Mr. White establishing guidelines to determine what items would come before cer-
tain committees ". The Board concurred with these corrections.
Upon motion made by R. Thomas Malcolm, seconded by William H. Baker and
passed unanimously, the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 14, 1980, the Joint
Work Session with the Planning Commission on May 21, 1980 and the Regular Meeting
of May 28, 1980 were approved as corrected.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by William H. Baker and passed
unanimously, the agenda was adopted as submitted.
APPOINTMENT OF PAUL MEYERS TO SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD - APPROVED
Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles and seconded by R. Thomas Malcolm,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein appoint Mr. Paul Meyers to serve as the representative from
Stonewall District on the Social Services Board for Frederick County for a term
of four years, said term to commence on July 1, 1980 and terminate on June 30,
1984.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye - S.
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Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker, Rhoda W. Maddox, R. Thomas Malco
and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZMAP #003 -80 - ALBERT L. NICHOLSON - BACK CREEK DISTRICT - A -1 TO M -2 -
TABLED
Mr. Riley presented the rezoning request of Albert L. Nicholson and read
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the reviewing agencies comments. He advised that the Planning Commission recom-
mended approval of this request with the understanding that it will be placed in
the Extractive Manufacturing District should that district be developed during
the downzoning process.
Mr. Greg Hutchinson, Attorney, appeared before the Board representing Mr.
Nicholson and stated that they were.willing to submit to the Extractive Manufac-
turing District zoning should the Board so desire. He added that the proposed
operation would be the highest and best use of the land inasmuch as it would pro-
vide masonry sand for local needs which is not now available in this area.
He described the size and scope of the operation stating that one acre
would be used the first year and not more than two during any year of operation.
He added that reclamation would be done simultaneous with the mining and that
the operation is planned for ten years. Mr. Hutchinson described the equipment
which would be used, the building which would be constructed to house said equip-
ment and the proposed route to be followed to transport the sand. He noted that
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should the rezoning request be approved, they must then meet all state regulations
and seek a conditional use permit which could have restrictions placed thereon.
He added that the original application had been for the entire 188 acres but had
been reduced to 14 thereby moving the operation away from the Bushy Grove Sub-
division.
The size of the total sand deposit was discussed and Mr. Nicholson stated
that he felt there was approximately 50 additional acres which had sand deposits
in this tract of land.
Mr. Baker asked why the application had been reduced from 188 acres to 14
acres and Mr. Hutchinson replied that they had not had any testing of the property
and therefore had applied for the entire 188 acres but they had underestimated the
opposition and had reduced it to 14 acres to move it away from the subdivision.
Trucking of the sand was discussed and Mr. Hutchinson advised that they would
plan to have the sand hauled out as it is mined within each month.
Reclamation was discussed and Mr. Hutchinson stated that this is regulated
by state law and that when they move to the second parcel, the first parcel would
be reclaimed.
and asked if state regulations would override the Board's restrictions.
Mr. Baker stated that he felt very strongly about strip- mining in the County
Mr. Riley advised that state requirements are very exact regarding reclama-
tion and that should the property be placed in the Extractive Manufacturing District
the plans of operation must be submitted to the Planning and Development Department
as well as to the state and thereby we would have some limited monitoring of the
situation in addition to the state.
Mr. Riley presented the following letter in support of the application from
Stewart and Anne Keller, which upon motion duly made, seconded and passed, was
made a part of the record of this meeting.
Maurertown, Va.
June 8, 1980
John R. Riley, Director
Dept. of Planning & Dev. Co. of Frederick
9 Court Square
Winchester, Virginia 22601
Re: Rezoning for Sand
Mine Brill Property
Star Tannery, Va.
Dear Mr. Riley,
We are concerned citizens nearby Shenandoah Co. (zipp area)
In reference to the above, we hope you will be able to approve
the reopening of the sand mine. It could mean a lot to the Brill
family as Mr. Brill has worked all his life on this property now
after settling his father's estate he needs it.
We believe the mines would even help the area as any industry does;and is
needed at this time.
As far as hurting the area, we don't believe it will, rocks purify water,
we don't believe the wildlife would be hurt or the traffic couldn't be
any worse for that than any other hauling.
We say use our Natural Resources in our area, why go elsewhere we have used
the sand for rock walks, works fine.
If the land would be sold, the area could get something worse than a sand
mine, we've seen it happen. Let's keep the land in it's natural use and
not have to sell to just anybody.
Please share these thoughts with the Board and vote in favor of reopening
the sand mines.
Sincerely,
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Stewart & Anne Keller
Maurertown, Va. 22644
Phone: Home 436 -3399
Office 459 -4019
Mr. Steve Slaughter from Frederick Block Company appeared before the Board
in support of the application stating that there is a need for a local source
of sand in the area; that at the present time they must purchase their sand in
Pennsylvania at a very high cost.
Mr. Bruce Downing, Attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Ross Farrar, appeared
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before the Board in opposition of the application stating that their farm is
directly south of the area proposed for the mine. He noted that they were con-
cerned about the effect of the mine on the springs in the area inasmuch as their
cattle drink from the stream. He added that they are also concerned about the
road and the noise pollution from such an operation.
Mr. Downing presented a letter to the Board members from Unimin Corporation
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regarding,the quality of the sand on the property and stated that based on the
letter, he did not feel this sand would be suitable for masonry purposes. He
added that he felt the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the re-
quest because of the need for good masonry sand in the area and should this sand
not be suitable for said purposes, we would have another glass sand mine which
is not needed in the County. He requested that if the Board does not deny the
application, that it be sent back to the Planning Commission until complete
testing is done on the property.
Mr. Downing stated that should this property be rezoned, and Mr. Nicholson
finds it is not feasible to operate the mine on a small scale, it would be
possible for a large company to come in and operate on a larger scale in order
to make it feasible.
Mr. Owings asked Mr. Downing if anyone had expressed concern regarding the
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active operation of the mining which has been done in this area in violation of
regulations. Mr. Downing replied that the operation had been small and he knew
of no complaints. He added that he felt it would be very difficult to deny
additional applications for mining in this area if this one is approved.
Mr. Owings asked if Mr. Downing wanted verification that the sand is
acceptable and Mr. Downing replied that this is correct inasmuch as there is no
proof at this time that the sand is a high quality, masonry sand.
Mr. Stiles stated that he did not feel the Planning Commission, nor the
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Board of Supervisors, are qualified to pass judgement on whether or not this
would be a successful business venture.
Mr. Charles Stanton appeared before the Board in opposition to the rezoning
request and expressed concern regarding the possible effect it might have on
Cedar Creek which is eligible for national recognition.
Ms. Cyreal Wilson appeared before the Board in opposition to the application
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and stated that information from the Streams Standards Committee states that
Cedar Creek is the only high quality stream left in Frederick and Shenandoah
Counties. She requested that this rezoning application be reviewed by that
Committee for comment and recommendation.
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Mr. Sam Cravotta appeared before the Board in opposition to the application
and presented a letter setting forth his objections. He stated that should this
application be approved, he would have to move to another home and it would cer-
tainly devalue his property.
Mr. Owings asked Mr. Cravotta if he had complained'about the previous mining
operation in this area and he replied that he had not inasmuch as he wanted the
landowner to be able to use his land and the operation had been very intermittent.
Ms. Sarah P. Faulconer, Conservation Chairperson for the Northern Shenandoah
Valley Audubon Society, appeared before the Board and stated that this organization
is unconditionally opposed to this rezoning and the subsequent sand mine operation
in that they feel the area will suffer environmental degradation should this sand
mine become a reality.
Mr. Richard Neff appeared before the Board in opposition to the request
stating that he lives within one -half mile of the proposed sand mine; that he did
not feel Route 603 would be suitable for heavy vehicles hauling sand and that in
order to make this type operation financially successful it must be done on a
large scale. He advised that the Highway Department has stated that they cannot
enter into this matter, but they can in fact deny access to Route 603. Mr. Neff
added that the residents in the area are concerned that the operation will expand
to adjacent land.
Mr. Stiles advised that the Highway Department is requested to review appli-
cations and submit comments which reflect whether they do or do not approve of the
plan. He stated that the Highway Department very rarely is able to deny access
from a piece of property onto a public road and there is certainly sufficient
sight distance at this location.
Mr. Kermit Racey, Attorney representing Mr. Larry Cooke, an adjoining property
owner appeared before the Board and stated that they wanted to advise the Board
that Mr. Cooke will be filing an application for a zoning change in the near future
for a similar operation. He advised that Mr. Cooke has been active in extracting
sand and selling to the local market
Mr. Cooke is in a similar situation.
He urged the Board to keep in mind that
Mr. Malcolm asked Mr. Racey if he was willing to stipulate that Mr. Cooke
did at one time apply for a rezoning and it was turned down but he proceeded
to operate even after denial. Mr. Racey replied that this was correct and that
he did so on advice of his legal counsel at that time. He noted that the property
had been used for this purpose for a long period of time.
Ms. Maddox asked what the sand has been used for and Mr. Cooke replied it
has been used for masonry purposes but is not processed on the mining site.
He stated that it is hauled to Strasburg and processed there. He described how
the sand is processed and stated that it must be mixed to meet the ASTM standards.
Mr. Tim Maloney appeared before the Board in opposition to the application
stating that he did not want to see Mr. Brill restricted from the use of his;land
but he was not the benefactor in this project and he felt perhaps he had been
misled in this matter. He added that he did not feel there was a need for this
operation inasmuch as the same type of sand is available at Gore. He noted that
he did not feel the opposition would be so great if it was going to be an opera-
tion like that of Mr. Cooke.
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Both Mr. Owings and Mr. Stiles stated that they did not feel the Board had
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the right to approve such an operation for one person and disapprove it for
another, and that the question of where Mr. Nicholson lives in the County should
have no bearing on the matter.
The Board recessed for ten minutes.
Mr. Stiles asked Mr. Nicholson if his operation would be the same as Mr.
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Cooke's and Mr. Nicholson replied that he did not wash the sand on the site and
he did not haul in sand to mix with the sand mined on the site. He noted that
the only water on the property would be for sanitary facilities and to wet
down the sand; that there would be no discharge into Gravel Springs. He advised
that he felt his sand would meet ASTM standards for masonry use.
Mr. Hutchinson then appeared before the Board in rebuttal and stated that
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he felt the sand on this site had passed sufficient testing and that the appli-
cant can meet the restrictions for the Extractive Manufacturing District zoning.
He added that they also felt they could meet the state restrictions as well as
environmental regulations.
Ms. Cyreal Wilson again requested that this application be reviewed by the
Stream Standards Committee before a decision is made. She added that the ex-
tractive manufacturing district is still in the draft stage and there is no
guarantee it will be approved. She expressed concern regarding an M -2 industry
in this area, the problem of monitoring the operation and the reclamation of the
property.
Thereupon Mr. Baker moved that inasmuch as there seems to be some confusion
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regarding the testing of the sand by Unimin, this matter be referred back to the
Planning Commission for consideration and recommendation back to the Board at
the July 9th meeting with the stipulation that the applicant obtain an indepen-
dent engineering firm to conduct tests on the site with the results being pre-
sented to the applicant and Mr. Riley for presentation to the Planning Commiss-
ion. The motion was seconded by Rhoda W. Maddox and defeated by the following
recorded vote: Aye - William H.• Baker, Rhoda W. Maddox and S. Roger Koontz.
Nay - Will L. Owings, R. Thomas Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles. Mr. Stiles
questioned whether or not this would be a legal procedure in a rezoning request;
that he felt this was an economic decision which he did not feel the Board had
the ability or qualifications to make.
Mr. Owings then moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission for
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approval of the rezoning request of Albert L. Nicholson be approved. This motion
was seconded by Kenneth Y. Stiles and defeated by the following recorded vote:
Aye - Kenneth Y. Stiles, Will L. Owings and R. Thomas Malcolm. Nay - William H.
Baker, Rhoda W. Maddox and S. Roger Koontz.
Mr. Stiles then asked if a motion is defeated by a tie vote, when could it
be brought back to the Board and the Chairman replied that if it is defeated by
a tie vote it can be brought back in one month.
Mr. Stiles then moved to have the application sent to the Stream Standards
Committee for study and recommendation. This motion was seconded and passed
unanimously.
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CUP #003 -80 - ALBERT POORE, ET UX - BACK CREEK DISTRICT - APPROVED
Mr. Riley presented the conditional use permit request of Albert Poore,
et ux and read the reviewing agencies comments. He stated that the Planning
Commission recommended approval of the request with six conditions.
Mr. Poore appeared before the Board in support of his request and stated
that he had a 50 foot right -of -way from Route 600 in his deed and would main-
tain the road as he has done since he moved into the area. He noted that he felt
there was a need for this type of service in the area. He stated that he needed
additional space to operate his business inasmuch as he is currently operating
from the garage attached to his house.
Mr. Ron Smith appeared before the Board in support of Mr. Poore's request
and stated that his proposed building will be very asthetic and the service was
needed in the community. He stated that Mr. Poore's property is visable from the
road only when the leaves are off the trees.
Mr. James W. Gulick appeared before the Board in support of the application
stating that this service is needed in the area. He urged the Board's favorable
consideration of this request stating that Mr. Poore is handicapped and is trying
very hard to be self- supporting. He assured the Board that Mr. Poore was a man
of principle who would abide strictly by the conditions placed on his conditional
use permit.
Mr. Ernie Snyder appeared before the Board in support of Mr. Poore's request
and stated that he too felt the service was needed in the area and that Mr. Poore
would run a well kept, neat operation.
Mrs. Anna Hedrick appeared before the Board in opposition to the request
stating that her property adjoins the Poore property; that she was representing
several other property owners in the area who did not feel this was a proper lo-
cation to conduct this business inasmuch as there is no community in the area
to offer the service to. She advised that the surrounding property owners would
be adversely affected. She noted that this is an agricultural area and this type
business would be a detriment to other property owners. Mrs. Hedrick expressed
concern regarding the fire potential from such an operation as well as the effect
it might have on the ponds and wells in the area.
Mr. Stiles requested that an additional condition be added to the permit
to state that Mr. Poore would agree to maintain the road in its current condition
from his property out to Route 600. He further stated that he felt the Board
should note that if this permit is a
that Mr. Poore does have the legal r
it will be approved on the assumption
to use the right -of -way for ingress and
egress and if it is determined he does of have this right, the permit shall
become invalid. The Board concurred wi h this request.
Mr. Baker requested that conditionlnumber two be altered to read: "Mr.
and Mrs. Poore will be the only employe s ". The Board concurred.
Upon motion made by William H. Bak i r and seconded by Kenneth Y. Stiles,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein approve Conditionll Use Permit #003 -80 of Albert and Sandra
Poore to construct a 1,400 square foot garage with three bays to construct an
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auto air - conditioning service and mechanical repair operation on their property
consisting of 16.96 acres located off Flint Ridge Road west of Route 600 in
the Back Creek Magisterial District with the following conditions:
1. That it be non - transferable.
2. Mr. and Mrs. Poore be the only employees.
3. That it be screened from visibility of the right -of -way
and residences either by natural growth and contour or
artificial screen.
4. No outside storage of automobiles or parts.
5. Hours of operation of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
6. This permit be issued for one year and reviewed at the end of that
year.
7. Mr. Poore will maintain the road in its current condition from his
property out to Route 600.
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 #006 -80 - 84 LUMBER COMPANY - STONEWALL DISTRICT - TABLED
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 refer ZMAP #006 -80 of 84 Lumber Company in Stonewall
Magisterial District back to the Planning Commission for review and recommenda
to the Board of Supervisors inasmuch as the Planning Commission had tabled it
until their June 18th meeting.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye -
S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker, R. Thomas Malcolm, and Rhoda
W. Maddox. Abstaining - Kenneth Y. Stiles.
CUP #005 -80 - ROBERT AND BETTY KERNS - GAINSBORO DISTRICT - APPROVED
Mr. Riley presented the conditional use permit request for Robert and
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Betty Kerns to maintain a public garage and qualify for state inspection
services. He read the reviewing agency evaluations and stated that the Planning
Commission recommended approval with conditions.
There was no opposition.
Mrs. Maddox questioned the wording "the local law enforcement agencies"
set forth in condition number three and Mr. Riley replied that this was an
oversight and should be stricken. The Board concurred.
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 approve Conditional Use Permit Number 005 -80 of Robert
and Betty Kerns to maintain a public garage and qualify for state inspection
services on their property located on the south side of Route 692 approximately
1 mile east of Route 522 North in the Gainesboro Magisterial District with the
following conditions:
1. Outside storage of inoperative vehicles shall not exceed four
vehicles.
2. All outside storage shall be adequately screened.
3. Hours open to the public shall be daylight hours, MQnday through
Saturday, except in the case where emergency service is required.
4. If the use is discontinued, or occupancy of building changes, this
conditional use permit shall expire and a new conditional use
permit will be required.
5. This conditional use permit shall be reviewed and renewed annually
by the staff provided all conditions of the permit have been met.
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The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye -
S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker, R. Thomas Malcolm, Rhoda W.
Maddox and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
ZMAP # 003 -80 - DONALD D. STOKES - SHAWNEE DISTRICT - DENIED
Mr. Riley presented the rezoning request of Donald D. Stokes to sell pre-
fabricated utility buildings off a vacant lot and stated that the Planning
Commission recommends approval of this request.
Mr. Stokes appeared before the Board in support of his request and stated
there would be no water or sewer inasmuch as he did not require it for this
business. He added that there would not be an increase in traffic flow to any
great extent and that within one lot of his location the zoning is B -2.
Mr. Malcolm stated that he had reviewed the records since 1976 when this
property came before ther.Board for rezoning to B -2 by another party and there
was considerable opposition. He added that he agreed with the staff comment
about highway access and also concurred that it is a continuance of strip develop-
ment. He noted that he felt the two biggest concerns were that it does not meet
health requirements and for the Board to rezone it on the assumption water and
sewer would be there any time soon would be wrong, and second the proposed use
seems to be satisfactory but once it is rezoned anything can go in there. He
added that he therefore felt it would be illadvised for the Board to consider the
rezoning at this time mainly because of a matter of consistency.
Mr. Stiles stated that it would appear to him that this request would be
self - limiting inasmuch as Mr. Stokes could not build a structure on the property
which could house employees or be open to the public if he could not obtain
water and sewer. He noted that Mr. Stokes has Highway Department approval for
access to the road which he felt would be upheld in the courts.
Mr. Hugh Price appeared before the Board and stated that the shrubbery
which might cause a problem with site distance is located on the state right -of-
way which the Highway Department is responsible for mowing.
Mr. Charles Courtney appeared in opposition to the request and stated that
the situation in this area has not changed since 1976 and if anything the traffic
problem is worse. He added that the entrance is certainly not a safe one.
Mr. Stiles advised that the Planning Commission had not heard any opposition
from
the
neighbors.
He stated
that he did not feel
it
would
harm
the
neighbors
and
the
applicant had
Highway
Department approval.
He
noted
that
Mr.
Stokes
would lease the property to Mr. Fowler to operate the business.
Upon motion made by R. Thomas Malcolm and seconded by Will L. Owings,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein deny the rezoning request of Donald D. Stokes to rezone
1.144 acres from R -1 to B -2 in Shawnee Magisterial District.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye - S.
Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker, Rhoda W. Maddox, and R. Thomas
Malcolm. Nay - Kenneth Y. Stiles.
ZMAP #005 -80 - O. L. PAYNE - MH -1 TO M -1 - STONEWALL DISTRICT 19 ACRES
APPROVED
Mr. Riley presented the rezoning request of O. L. Payne to rezone 19 acres
from MH -1 to M -1 and read the reviewing agencies evaluations. He stated that the
Planning Commission recommended approval of this request.
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Mr. Payne appeared before the Board in support of his request.
Mrs. Nancy Yost appeared and requested clarification of the road access
contained in this rezoning request as it related to her mobile home park. Mr.
Payne explained the plan to her satisfaction.
Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles and seconded by Will L. Owings,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
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Virginia, does herein approve the following rezoning petition on third and
final reading:
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT PETITION NO. 005 -80 OF 0. L. PAYNE, ROUTE 7, BOX 345,
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA, REQUESTING THAT 19 ACRES ON ROUTE 11 NORTH NOW
ZONED MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY (MH -1) BE REZONED INDUSTRIAL LIMITED (M -1).
THIS PROPERTY IS DESIGNATED AS PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER SECTION
44, PARCEL D IN THE STONEWALL MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye -
S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker and Kenneth Y. Stiles. Nay -
R. Thomas Malcolm and Rhoda W. Maddox.
ZMAP #004 -80 - 0. L. PAYNE - A -2 TO M -1 - 1.205 ACRES - STONEWALL
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Mr. Riley presented the request of 0. L. Payne to rezone 1.205 acres from
A -2 to M -1 in the Stonewall Magisterial District and read the reviewing agency
comments. He stated that the Planning Commission, by a tie vote, recommended
denial of this request.
Mr. Payne appeared before the Board in support of his request and stated
that he wanted to be in the proper zone for the operation he is conducting on
the property. He noted that he had not had any complaints from residents in
the area.
Mrs. Maddox and Mr. Malcolm expressed concern regarding the necessity for
consistency in County zoning and the need to follow the comprehensive plan.
Mr. Stiles stated that he agreed that the County zoning should be consist-
ent but he felt this particular case was recognizing reality.
There was no opposition.
Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles and seconded by Will L. Owings,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein approve the following rezoning request on third and final
reading:
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT PETITION NO. 004 -80 OF O. L. PAYNE, ROUTE 7, BOX 345,
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA, REQUESTING THAT 1.205 ACRES ON ROUTE 11 NORTH NOW
ZONED AGRICULTURAL - GENERAL (A -2) BE REZONED INDUSTRIAL LIMITED (M -1).
THIS PROPERTY IS DESIGNATED AS PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER SECTION
44, PARCEL 57, IN THE STONEWALL MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye -
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Rhoda W. Maddox and R. Thomas Malcolm.
CUP #004 -80 - ERNEST C. LAYMAN - OPEQUON DISTRICT - APPROVED
Mr. Riley presented the conditional use permit request of Ernest C. Layman
and read the reviewing agencies comments. He stated that the Planning Commiss-
ion recommended approval of this request with conditions.
Mr. Layman appeared before the Board in support of his request.
There was no opposition.
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings and seconded by Rhoda W. Maddox,
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BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein approve Conditional Use Permit Number 004 -80 of Ernest
C. Layman to operate an existing two bay garage which will be used for light
auto, truck and machinery repair specializing in welding on the property located
on the east side of U. S. Route 11 South approximately one -half mile south of
Virginia state scales in the Opequon Magisterial District with the following
conditions:
1. Satisfy health department requirements.
2. Outside storage and work to be effectively screened.
3. Daylight hours of operation, Monday through Saturday.
4. If the use is discontinued, or occupancy of building changes
this conditional use permit shall expire and a new conditional
use permit will be required.
5. This conditional use permit shall be reviewed and renewed
annually by the staff provided all conditions of the permit
have been met.
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 #002 -80 - ROADWAY EXPRESS, INC. - BACK CREEK.DISTRICT - DISCUSSED
The Chairman stated that the Roadway Express, Inc. request for conditional
use permit would go before the Planning Commission on June 18, 1980 and would
come before the Board on June 25, 1980.
Mr. Baker requested that this matter be researched thoroughly prior to
the meeting so that many of the questions asked at the last hearing might be
answered.
ZMAP #007 -80 - DONALD L. FOWLER - STONEWALL DISTRICT - WITHDRAWN
The Chairman announced that ZMAP #007 -80 of Donald L. Fowler had been
withdrawn.
STINE INDUSTRIAL PARK - SITE PLAN RESTRICTIONS - APPROVED
Mr. Riley presented a recommendation from the Planning Commission containing
five conditions to be placed on the site plans for Stine Industrial Park.
Mr. Stiles suggested that Condition #1 "Allow him to market the property"
be stricken inasmuch as he did not feel the Board could restrict Mr. Stine from
marketing his property. The Board concurred and Item #1 was deleted.
Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles and seconded by R. Thomas Malcolm,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein approve the Planning Commission recommendation that the
following conditions be placed upon any site plan request for Stine Industrial
Park:
1. Review site plan requests, with no temporary or permanent
occupancy permits granted on new construction until a
second access road has been completed.
2. If that portion of road requested for Industrial Access Funds
is not approved by the Virginia Department of Highways and
Transportation, Mr. Stine will construct that portion of the
road.
3. All construction of the access road will be completed by
October 31, 1981.
4. A bond will be required with a completion date no later than
October 31, 1981 in the amount of $47,750.00.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye -
S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker, R. Thomas Malcolm, Rhoda W.
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REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE JOINT COURT FACILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE
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Mr. Malcolm presented the following report from the Joint Court Facilities
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Report and Recommendations
of the
.Joint Court Facilities Subcommittee
The Joint Court Facilities Subcommittee met on May 12,
1980 with all members present except Mr. Stiles.
Also present were several representatives of the Winchester
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The committee reviewed a presentation from the Parking
Authority regarding the Authority's plans for the construc
tion of a multilevel parking structure on the city- county
lot between Cameron and Kent streets.
The committee noted that the Authority has thoroughly
whether or not such a reverter condition would be legally
permissible and also acceptable to bond counsel for financing
purposes.
reviewed all available options concerning the construction
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Extensive analysis had been
of the parking structure.
undertaken regarding parking space needs as well. The
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Authority has been able to secure a 50 year lease from
Messrs Kuykendall and Whiting for a strip of land approxi-
mately 70 feet x 160 feet. This extra land will allow the
structure to accommodate the planned 658 parking spaces
in four above ground stories and one story below ground.
In order to properly accommodate the parking structure
in the most efficient and cost effective manner the Parking
Authority has indicated a need to utilize the land currently
owned by the County and occupied by the Citgo station.
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The committee noted the Joint Courts project agreement,
approved February 13, 1980, that "the county will consider
the use of the Citgo parcel on the basis of mutually agreed
upon plan for the parking structure ".
The committee thoroughly examined the feasible available
options and concurrs that the use of the Citgo property will
provide the most cost effective and efficient parking struc-
ture and did mutually agree with these plans.
The committee feels however that the allocation of the
limited for in
Citgo property should be strictly use relation
to a public parking facility, and that the property should
only be deeded with a clause that would cause the property
to revert to the county if not used for public parking.
The committee asked that the Parking Authority determine
whether or not such a reverter condition would be legally
permissible and also acceptable to bond counsel for financing
purposes.
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Correspondence is attached from William A. Johnston, Esquire
noting that such a clause would be acceptable. The committee
notes that such a clause and its implications would have to be
mutually acceptable by the city, however at the joint meeting
no problems in this regard were anticipated.
The County Courts Subcommittee therefore recommends that
the Board accept the Parking Authorities proposal for the use
of the Citgo property with the stipulation added that the
property would revert to the county if at any time after
revenue bond financing is paid off the property ceases to be
used for public parking or parking in connection with a public
building.
Respectfully Submitted
COURTS FACILITY SUBCOMMITTEE
Tom Malcolm
George Whitacre
Richard Dick
James M. White
Kenneth Y. Stiles (absent)
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(Correspondence from William A. Johnston, Esquire, as noted
above is on file in the Office of the County Administrator.)
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 accept and approve the report and recommendations of the
Joint Court Facilities Subcommittee 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.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM
MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON
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Mr. Owings presented the recommendations from the Joint Finance Committee
and Engineering and Code Enforcement Committee meeting and the following action
was taken:
Claim of Douglas R Toan for Refund of Building Permit Fee - Denied
Mr. Owings presented the following report:
The Committee reviewed extensive material regarding building permit fee
schedules which had been prepared by the Building Inspections Director. An
overview of this material is attached. The Committee also reviewed Mr. Toan's
claim as submitted by John S. Prosser, Esquire regarding the permit fees.
The Committee notes that it has been the policy of Frederick County to
operate the Inspections Department on a fee sustaining basis. The Committee
notes that this policy has been successfully adhered to and feels that it
should continue. The Committee noted that Mr. Toan's payment of the building
permit fees for the three warehouses were in conformance with the fee schedule
for Frederick County and there is no basis on which to render a refund. There-
fore, the Committee recommends denial of Mr. Toan's claim.
The joint committee carefully considered whether or not the fee structure
should be adjusted to provide a separate fee schedule for warehouse type
buildings. The joint committee further noted that representatives of the Board
have previously met on two occasions with representatives of Mr. Toan. The
committee noted that nothing had been presented that indicated the County's
fee schedule was inappropriate. The Committee noted that since the matter is
already in court, pursuant to action by Mr. Toan, that no further meetings
with Mr. Toan or his representatives are necessary and that no adjustments in
the County's fee schedules for building permits are warranted or recommended.
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Mr. Stiles stated that this report does not address the real issue, i.e.
is it in fact cheaper to inspect a prefabricated building such as this than
other buildings and should this be reflected in a fee sustaining schedule.
Mr. White advised that the Code addresses prefabricated or pre- manufactured
buildings. He added that this structure was a pre- engineered building and
required the same quantity of inspections as a standard building. He noted
that the fee charged was taken from the fee schedule and is based upon the
necessary work required. Mr. White stated that Mr. Toan had given him a letter
of rebuttal addressed to the Board regarding the Committee's recommendation.
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings and seconded by William H. Baker,
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BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein accept the report and recommendation from the joint
meeting of the Finance Committee and Engineering and Code Enforcement Committee
as set forth above and does deny the claim of Douglas R. Toan for a building
permit fee refund.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye -
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S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker, Rhoda W. Maddox and R.
Thomas Malcolm. Nay — Kenneth Y. Stiles.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Mr. Baker presented the report and recommendations of the Finance
Committee and the following action was taken:
School Board Resolution Re: F
:al Year 1980 Unex
Transfer
Mr. Baker presented a resolution authorizing the School Board to make
transfers within the 1979 -1980 School Budget to provide for needed expenditures
in various categories of the budget and the procurement of equipment for the
new high school.
Mr. Stiles stated that he did not feel this resolution would fix a ceil-
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ing on the purchase of equipment for the new school; that for two years the
School Board has denied that more than $750,000 would be necessary for equip-
ment. He asked how much money would be transferred from category to category
inasmuch as last year's transfer resolution set forth 28 items from one line
to another while this appears to. be a_ blanket resolution, Mr: Stiles* noted.
that last year the School Board was directed to cut the budget by $350,000
and the School Board managed to achieve this by cutting $300,000 and then
adding $50,000 in County revenue back into the budget. He suggested that
the first $50,000 in surplus funds revert back to the County and perhaps be
earmarked toward the court facilities.
Mr. Owings replied that the School Board does not know exactly how much
money they will receive until action is taken by the legislature and it is
impossible to predict fixed figure in a= budget the.size of that of the
School Board.
Mr. Stiles moved to amend the resolution to set forth that the first
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$50,000 in surplus funds in the school budget revert to the capital facilities
budget. The motion died for lack of a second.
Mr. Stiles again expressed his objection to the resolution stating that
it was a blank check and did not set forth what the transfers would be.
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Mr. White advised that the Committee had reviewed the details of the trans-
fers and the consolidated resolution was prepared as a matter of convenience.
Mr. Stiles then suggested that this information be made a part of the
record and available to the Board members. The Board concurred and it was noted
that a copy of said information is on file in the office of the County Administral
tor.
Upon motion made by William H. Baker and seconded by Will L. Owings,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Board of Supervisors does herein
approve the request of the Frederick County School Board to make transfers with-
in the 1979 -1980 School Budget to provide for needed expenditures in various
categories of the budget, including Administration, Transportation, Capital
Outlay, Building Fund and so forth; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That approval of this request is made on condition
that the Frederick County School Board's expenditures for the year from county
tax funds, and the state one percent sales tax earmarked for education will not
exceed the amount on the line item in the 1979 -1980 budget as adjusted; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Board of Supervisors
does herein approve the request of the Frederick County School Board for per-
mission to amend the 1979 -1980 operation budget to include additional appropria-
tions and expenditures of all Title I, Title II -B, Title- IV -C, Title IV -D,
Comprehensive Employment Act, and any other funds that have been allotted to
the Frederick County School Board for the 1979 -1980 fiscal year; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That said funds to be expended will be available
from Federal and State revenues and represent no additional burden upon the
General Revenue Fund of the County of Frederick; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Board of Supervisors
does herein approve the request of the Frederick County School Board to authorize
that any balance up to $150,000 in the 1979 -1980 school budget be transferred
to the 1980 -1981 School Board budget to be applied toward procurement of furni-
ture and equipment for the new senior high school.
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.
Report - Delinquent Taxes
Mr. Baker reported that the Finance Committee had met with Commonwealth's
Attorney Ambrogi and reviewed procedures that will be following in the collec-
tion of delinquent taxes, both personal property and real estate. It was noted
that the Data Processing Department will provide assistance in preparing corres-
ondence to assist in the collection of personal property taxes. The Committee
noted that all available measures should be utilized to facilitate the collec-
tion of delinquent taxes and will have additional recommendations in the future.
Amendment to
Public Heari:
lief for the E
to be
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Upon motion made by Will L. Owings and seconded by Rhoda W. Maddox,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
to amend the County ordinance for tax relief for the elderly to raise the in-
come limit to $9,000 and to set the deadline for filing for 1980 taxes for
Virginia, does herein direct that a public hearing be scheduled and advertised
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The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye -
S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker, R. Thomas Malcolm, Rhoda
W. Maddox and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
Solicitation for County Attorney - Approved
Mr. Baker stated that the Committee had reviewed a memorandum from the
County Administrator regarding criteria to be followed for the selection of
a County Attorney and recommended approval of same.
The Board reviewed the proposed criteria.
Upon motion made by Willaim H. Baker and seconded by Kenneth Y. Stiles,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein direct that the general conditions and duties, as out-
lined in the memorandum from the County Administrator, dated May 30, 1980, be
prepared in the form of a general solicitation and that this be circulated to
area law firms with a request for a proposal for review and negotiation re-
garding the position of County Attorney and that following the completion of
negotiations, a resolution specifying the agreed upon terms and conditions,
and appointment of a specific law firm, will be presented for approval by the
Board of Supervisors.
The above resolution was passed by the Tollowing recorded vote: Aye -
S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker, Rhoda W. Maddox, R. Thomas
Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
Proposed Bank Franchise Tax Ordinance to be Advertised for Public Hearing
Upon motion made by William H. Baker and seconded by Rhoda W. Maddox,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein direct that the proposed Bank Franchise Tax Ordinance
be advertised for public hearing.
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.
Board Meetings Scheduled for July 23rd and August 13th Tentatively
Cancelled
The Board agreed to tentatively cancel the Board meetings scheduled
for July 23rd and August 13th, 1980, to accomodate vacation schedules.
UPON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY, IT IS ORDERD
THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DO NOW ADJOURN.
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Cleik, Board of Supervisors