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The rescheduled February 14,2007 meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors
was held on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, at 4:00 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 Gene E. Fisher; Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.; Gary
W. Dove; Bill M. Ewing; Philip A. Lemieux; and Barbara E. Van Osten.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairnlan Shickle called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
Supervisor Dove delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice-Chairman Fisher led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA - APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Vice-Chairman Fisher, the Board
approved the agenda as presented by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVED
Administrator Riley offered the following items for the consent agenda:
Parks and Recreation Commission Report - Tab G;
Road Resolution - Star Fort, Section 5 and Rose Hill Meadows, Curry Court - Tab P.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Van Osten, seconded by Supervisor Ewing, the Board
approved the consent agenda by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
There were no Board of Supervisors' commcnts.
MINUTES-APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Supervisor Lemieux, the Board approved
the minutes from the January 24, 2007 Regular Meeting by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Charlcs S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Supervisor Ewing, the Board approved the
minutes from the January 31, 2007 Budget W orksession by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Philip A. Lcmieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FREDERICK COUNTY
CODE. CHAPTER 33. SUPERVISORS. BOARD OF. BY THE ADDITION OF A
NEW PARAGRAPH, CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS
AMENDMENT IS TO ALLOW FOR THE CONTINUITY OF BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS' FUNCTIONS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY -
(RESOLUTION #042-07) - APPROVED
Administrator Riley advised that staff had drafted a Continuity of Operations Ordinance to
allow the Board to continue to function in an emergency should the Chairman, Vicc-Chairman,
and/or othcr board members become incapacitated or unable to fulfill their duties. The proposed
ordinance addresses the implementation of the County's Emcrgency Operations Plan, a line of
succession for board members, and finally, the procedure for filling member vacancies during an
emergency event. He went on to say that Virginia Code 915.2-1413 authorizes governing bodies
to provide for the continuity of government in the event of a disaster. The ordinance is limited in
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its effect for a period of six months. He concluded by saying that once adopted this ordinance will
become part of Chapter 33 of the Frederick County Code.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
There were no citizen comments.
Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Van Osten, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board approved
the Ordinance to amend the Frederick County Code, Chapter 33, Supervisors, Board of, by the
Addition ofa New Paragraph Continuity of Operations.
WHEREAS, the government of Frederick County is responsible for maintaining an
emergency plan and response capability to protect the lives and property of its citizens from the
effects of both manmade and natural disasters; and
WHEREAS, County government must continue to function throughout a disaster or
emergency situation; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick, Virginia, will be called
upon to meet and transact the County's business during such an event; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Code 915.2-1413 authorizes governing bodies oflocalities to provide
for continuity of government in the event of a disaster for up to a period of six months; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick, Virginia, finds that
adoption of an ordinance to enable the continuity of government to be in the best interest of the
public health, safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Supervisors ofthe County of
Frederick, Virginia, that the Code of Frederick County, Chapter 33 - Supervisors, Board of, be
amended to include the following procedure to ensure the continuity of government during an
emergency.
~ 33.2 Continuity of Government
A. During an emergency event, the Emergency Operations Plan of Frederick County,
Virginia, adopted December 10,2003, as amended, shall be implemented.
B. In the event the Chaimlan is unable to perform his/her duties and the Board is unable to
meet to elect a temporary Chair, the following line of succession shall be implemented:
a. Vice-Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
b. The Supervisor having the most seniority on the Board, which shall be determined
by the number of years of service on the Board..
c. If it is determined that two or more Supervisors are next in line, then the determining
factor shall be made by the alphabetical succession of the magisterial districts (i.e.
Back Creek, Gainesboro, Opequon, Red Bud, Shawnee, and Stonewall).
C. All vacancies on the Board of Supervisors occurring during the emergency event shall
be filled pursuant to Virginia Code 924.2-225 et. seq.
Adopted this 281h of February, 2007.
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The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shick1e Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING #14-06 OF GLAIZE PROPERTY. SUBMITTED
BY PAINTER-LEWIS. PLC, TO REZONE 1.38 ACRES FROMRA (RURAL AREAS)
DISTRICT TO B2 (GENERAL BUSINESS) DISTRICT. WITH PROFFERS. FOR
COMMERCIAL USE. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWESTERN
QUADRANT OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTHWESTERN PIKE (ROUTE
50)/ROUND HILL ROAD (ROUTE 803)/RETAIL BOULEVARD. AND IS
IDENTIFIED BY PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 52-A-252 IN THE
GAINESBORO MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT (POSTPONED FROM THE JANUARY
10.2007 BOARD MEETING) - APPROVED
Senior Planner Susan Eddy appeared before the Board regarding this item. She advised this
was an application to rezone 1.4 acres from RA (Rural Areas) District to B2 (General Business)
District with proffers. The property is located in the Gainesboro District and its present land use is
vacant. The parcel is surrounded by B2 (Business General) District property to the north and B3
(Industrial Transition) District to the south, east, and west. The applicant is seeking all uses allowed
in the B2 District. The parcel is located in the Sewer and Water Service Area and Phase II area of
the Round Hill Land Use Plan. Based on the adopted land use plan, the proposed use complies with
the Comprehensive Plan. The applicant has provided a 20-foot strip ofland along Route 50 and has
reduced the size and number of signs. The applicant would like to have two rows of parking in front
of the building along Route 50. The application has proffered a right in only entrance along Route
50 and a full entrance on Round Hill Road. The Planning Commission has raised a number of issues
and recommended denial because the application did not conform to all of the design standards
contained in the comprehensive plan.
John Lewis, Painter-Lewis, P.L.e., appeared before the Board representing the applicant.
He stated there were no other concerns with the application besides the placement of the parking.
The applicant was not willing to proffer the elimination of the parking in front of the building
because it would:
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impact the market value of the property;
result in the use of rear entrances;
result in potential conflicts between customers and building service;
development of the site would result in a smaller building;
would lose 50 feet ofland because of the building set back and parking.
He went on to say there were no specific uses to be constructed on the site and the phrases "close
to Route 50" and "parking in the rear" are not defined. He stated the Comprehensive Plan language
is a guide and the applicant finds the impact detrimental to the site. He concluded by asking the
Board to approve the application.
Chairnlan Shickle convcned the public hearing.
Stephen Pettier, attorney for the applicant, stated this was a speculative rezoning and no end
user had yet been identified. He went on to say the applicant was being asked to proffer something
that is really a site plan issue. He stated there was no contention on whether the property should be
rezoned, but the issue is the design standards, which could result in the facade of the building not
facing Route 50.
Dave Ervin, Back Creek District, appeared before the Board regarding this application. He
stated that, as a local developer, he put a special emphasis on the quality factor and it was a concern
if this rezoning was turned down based on vague guidelines. He concluded by saying this is not the
best thing to do on a project.
There being no further comments, Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Supervisor Fisher, the Board approved
rezon i ng application # 14-06.
Supervisor DeHaven stated that he did not think there was anything wrong with having a
vision of how this corridor should appear and he does not feel this is the imposition that it could be.
WHEREAS, Rezoning #14-06 of Glaize Property, submitted by Painter-Lewis, PLC, to
rezone 1,38 acres from RA (Rural Areas) District to B2 (General Business) District, with proffers,
for commercial use, was considered. The property is located on the southwestern quadrant of the
intersection of Northwestern Pike (Route 50)/Round Hill Road (Route 803)/Retail Boulevard, in the
Gainesboro Magisterial District, and is identified by Property Identification Number 52-A-252.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this rezoning on November
1,2006; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on this rezoning on February
14,2007; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the approval of this rezoning
to be in the best interest of the public health, safety, welfare, and in conformance with the
Comprehcnsive Policy Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors
that Chapter 165 of the Frederick County Code, Zoning, is amended to revise the Zoning District
Map to change 1.38 acres from RA (Rural Areas) District to B2 (General Business) District, with
proffers, for commercial usc, as described by the application and plat submitted, subject to the
attached conditions voluntarily proffered in writing by the applicant and the property owner.
This ordinance shall be in effect on the date of adoption.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Nay
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Nay
Barbara E. Van Osten Nay
PUBLIC HEARING - URBAN DEVELOPMENT AREA mDA) STUDY POLICY,
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE FREDERICK COUNTY 2003
COMPREHENSIVE POLICY PLAN, CHAPTER 6, LAND USE, TO MODIFY THE
LAND USE POLICY TEXT TO REFLECT THE LAND USE POLICY PROPOSAL
FOR THE URBAN AREAS OF FREDERICK COUNTY PROMOTED BY THE UDA
STUDY - (RESOLUTION #043-07) - APPROVED
Dcputy Planning Director Michael Ruddy appeared before the Board regarding this item. He
stated this was a land use proposal for the urban areas ofthe County. He stated this policy contains
a positive altcrnative to the land use policy currently in the Comprehensive Plan. The proposal
cnables a proactive land use plan based on creating a community in the Urban Areas. The principles
of this plan include:
Neighborhood Villages and Urban Centers;
Community Facilities in the Urban Areas;
Transportation in the Urban Areas;
Green Infrastructure in the Urban Areas.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this proposal and subsequently recommended
approval.
Chairman Shickle asked about the identified areas adjacent to the Urban Development Area.
Deputy Director Ruddy stated that in the future these might be locations where this policy
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could be used.
Supervisor Van Osten asked if any ofthe currently identified areas were partially outside of
the Urban Development Area.
Deputy Director Ruddy responded that several of the identified locations were combination
areas.
Supervisor Van Osten asked about the meaning of smart transportation.
Deputy Director Ruddy responded that meant a variety of transportation choices should be
provided.
Supervisor Van Osten stated the time was right to establish a Natural Resources Advisory
Board to assist in protecting and maintaining the green infrastructure in the urban areas.
Supervisor DeHaven stated that he appreciated the hard work staff and the committee put
into this proposal. He went on to say the areas shown on the proposed location map are not ready
for development, but merely locations where this type of development could occur.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
R. J. Turner, Back Creek District, stated that he would like the Board to remember there
are potentially two other urban centers (i.e. Perry and Arcadia Property and Sulphur Springs Road
and the proposed location of the new Stephens City interchange.
Mia Weisbach, Shawnee District, expressed her concerns about increased stormwater runoff
under this proposal. She wanted to encourage low impact development and to also affiml Supervisor
Van Osten's proposal for a natural resources advisory board..
There being no further public comments, Chairman Shiekle closed the public hearing.
Chairman Shickle asked about the process by which locations for this type of development
would be identified.
Deputy Director Ruddy responded that the current areas proposed could serve as a
foundation to grow other areas. He went on to say that an applicant could address the County
through the Comprehensive Plan amendment process.
Planning Director Eric Lawrence advised that the circles on the proposed map are areas
identified by the County as "great locations" for this type of development.
Supervisor DcHaven stated that during all of the discussions surrounding this proposal he
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never got the impression that the il1ustrated locations were the only locations. He went on to say
that staff and the committee were identifying potential areas.
Supervisor Dove suggested adopting the proposed amendment without the map showing the
locations.
Supervisor Fisher stated that early on the Board talked about these centers and how they
would relate to the current urban development area. He went on to say that he would like to have
it all outlined, but believed overall this was the right concept.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Van Osten, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board
approved the amendment to the Frederick County Comprehensive Policy Plan, Chapter 6, Land Use,
to modify the land use policy text to reflect the Land Use Policy Proposal for the Urban Areas of
Frederick County, as promoted by the Urban Development Area Study, to include the
acknowledgment of potential urban centers and neighborhood villages as proposed locations.
WHEREAS, an amendment to the Frederick County 2003 Comprehensive Policy Plan,
Chapter 6, Land Use, to modify the land use policy text to refleet the Land Use Policy Proposal for
the Urban Areas of Frederick County, as promoted by the Urban Development Area Study, was
considered as an addition to the existing land use policies of the 2003 Comprehensive Plan. These
amendments were reviewed by the Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee (CPPS), and
the Planning Commission during their regularly scheduled meetings; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee (CPPS) recommended
approval of these amendments on October 9, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on these Comprehensive Policy
Plan amendments on January 17,2007; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on this Comprehensive Policy
Plan amendment on February 14,2007; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the adoption of this
Comprehensive Policy Plan amendment to be in the best interest ofthe public health, safety, welfare,
and in good planning practice.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors
that the Frederick County 2003 Comprehensive Policy Plan, Chapter 6, Land Use, is amended to
modity the land use policy text to reflect the Land Use Policy Proposal for the Urban Areas of
Frederick County, as promoted by the Urban Development Area Study, as an addition to the existing
land use policies of the Plan.
Chairman Shickle asked ifthe locations would turn from potential to real based on a rezoning
application.
Deputy Director Ruddy responded yes.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
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Richard C. Shickle Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING #22-06 FOR SOUTHERN HILLS. SUBMITTED
BY WILLIAM H. GORDON ASSOCIATES. TO REZONE 15.53916 ACRES FROM
RP (RESIDENTIAL PERFORMANCE) DISTRICT TO B2 (GENERAL BUSINESS)
DISTRICT WITH PROFFERS AND 90 ACRES FROM RP (RESIDENTIAL
PERFORMANCE) DISTRICT TO RP (RESIDENTIAL PERFORMANCE)
DISTRICT WITH REVISED PROFFERS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL USES. THE PROPERTIES ARE LOCATED APPROXIMA TEL Y
2.800 FEET SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 277 AND TOWN RUN
LANE. AND ARE IDENTIFIED BY PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
85D-I-I-95B AND 85-A-138. IN THE OPEQUON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT -
APPROVED
Deputy Planning Director Michael Ruddy appeared before the Board regarding this item. He
stated this was an application to rezone 105 acres located in the Opequon Magisterial District. The
Board of Supervisors originally approved Rezoning Application #01-0 I to rezone 105 acres from
RA (Rural Areas) District to RP (Residential Performance) District to accommodate 250 single-
family detached units. The current request is to rezone 15 acres from RP (Residential Performance)
District to B2 (General Business) District with profTers and 90 acres from RP to RP with revised
proffers. Deputy Director Ruddy stated the revised proffers provide for a mix of housing and land
use types. The applicant has proffered a 100 foot right-of-way for Warrior Drive extended. Staff
has worked with the applicant to address transportation needs and the applicant is facilitating the
relocation of Exit 307. The applicant is requesting 88 single family detached and 232 single family
attached residences. The result is an increase from 250 units to 320 units. Access to the commercial
area would be via Town Run Lane and Warrior Drive. The previous rezoning proffered $4,910.00
per lot. The new proffer statement maintains the same monetary contribution and applies to the
additional 70 lots. Deputy Director Ruddy reviewed proffer #9, which dealt with the dedication of
the 100 foot right-of-way for Warrior Drive to the County within 90 days of receiving a written
request. The Planning Commission reviewed this application and recommended approval with a
revised proffer statement, as agreed to by the applicant. Deputy Director Ruddy stated the revised
proffer statement included two additional proffers:
- Proffer #10 - no more than 10 percent of the maximum allowable commercial square
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footage shall bc constructed before the portion of Warrior Drive extended is constructed
through the property.
Property #11 - residential building permits shall be limited to no more than 75 permits
per calendar year with an accumulation allowance.
Chairman Shickle stated that the applicant was under no obligation if they wanted to build
more than 10%, because therc is no improvement to traffic unless the road goes somewhere.
Supervisor Ewing stated the traffic count would be less by going to townhouses versus single
family homes.
Deputy Director Ruddy responded that was a correct statement.
Supervisor Fisher stated the traffic impact would be greatcrwith the commercial component.
Deputy Director Ruddy responded yes at full build out.
Supervisor Ewing asked why the old proffer model was used instead of the new model.
Deputy Director Ruddy stated a commitment was made to follow the old model and the
applicant chose to proffer under that model.
Doug Fleming, attorney for the applicant, stated that Arcadia was obligated to comply with
the relocation ofthe Exit 307 interchange prior to phase II of the project. He stated the application
before the Board this evening was a culmination of mcetings and he thanked staff for their work on
a proposal that would work for everyone. He then focused his remarks on proffer #10. He statcd
the Planning Commission was told that the applicant could limit the commercial development to
10% until Warrior Drive goes through the property. He stated the applicant originally did not want
to limit their options, but they finally agreed to do that. He went on to say that ifthe Board was not
concerned about limiting the commercial then the applicant would be willing to remove that
provision; however, if the Board wanted to keep it then they would keep it. He stated that the 10%
would apply to whatever the Board thinks is fair. He clarified the 10% restriction and stated the
language mcant that occupancy of the commercial space would not occur above the 10% threshold.
He concluded by saying thc applicant believed they could still file a site plan for the commercial and
do the construction.
Mark Dick, William H. Gordon Associates, stated the applicant looked at a change of use
for the site brought on by Warrior Drive. Offsite improvements include the dedication of Warrior
Drive right-of-way, the improved Y2 section of Town Run Lane, improvement of the Route
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277 /Stickley Drive intersection, which the applicant has proffered $100,000 toward that effort. He
briefly reviewed a handout regarding the proposed change of use. The residential traffic impact has
been reduced to 192 vehicle trips per day. The number of students have increased by 1.28 students
and open space has increased by 17.64 acres. Hc concluded by saying the proposed density ofthis
application is less than other rezonings.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
There werc no public comments.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board approved
Rezoning application #22-06.
WHEREAS, Rezoning #22-06 of Southern Hills, submitted by William H. Gordon
Associates, Inc., to rezone 15.53916 acres from RP (Residential Performance) District to B2
(General Business) District with proffers, and 90 acres from RP (Residential Performance) District
to RP (Residential Performance) District with reviscd proffers, for residential and commercial uses,
was considered. The properties are located approximately 2,800 feet south of the intersection of
Route 277 and Town Run Lanc, in the Opequon Magisterial District, and are identified by Property
Identification Numbers 85D-l-l-l through 85D-1-1-95B and 85-A-138.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission hcld a public hearing on this rezoning on January
17,2007; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on this rezoning on February
14,2007; and
WHEREAS, the Frcderick County Board of Supervisors finds thc approval ofthis rezoning
to be in the best interest of the public health, safety, wclfare, and in conformance with the
Comprehensive Policy Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors
that Chapter 165 of the Frederick County Code, Zoning, is amended to revise the Zoning District
Map to change 15.53916 acres from RP (Residential Performance) District to B2 (General Business)
District with proffers, and 90 acres from RP (Residential Performance) District to RP (Residential
Performance) District with reviscd proffers, for residential and commercial uses, as described by the
application and plat submitted, subject to the attached conditions voluntarily proffered in writing
by the applicant and the property owners.
This ordinance shall be in effect on the date of adoption.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #09-06 OF JOYCE MYERS
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FOR A KENNEL. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 625 TOWN RUN LANE
(ROUTE 1012). AND IS IDENTIFIED WITH PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER 85-A-137 IN THE OPEOUON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT -
WITHDRA WN
The above item was withdrawn at the applicant's request.
OTHER PLANNING ITEMS
MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN #16-06 OF SOUTHERN HILLS - APPROVED
Deputy Planning Director Michael Ruddy appeared before the Board regarding this item.
He stated this revised master development plan is consistent with the rezoning previously approved
and it recognizes the approval of phase 1. The plan also includes the necessary rights-of-way. The
Planning Commission approved the waiver concerning the location of private streets to allow the
800 foot roads included in this plan. He concluded by saying the plan is consistent with the Zoning
Ordinance requirements.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Ewing, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board
authorized staff to administratively approve Master Development Plan #16-06.
Supervisor Fisher stated there appeared to be some inconsistency in the road design and
asked the applicant to consider some bottlenecks or other traffic calming measures.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
ROAD RESOLUTIONS - APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA
STAR FORT. SECTION 5 - (RESOLUTION #044-07)
WHEREAS, the streets described on the attached Additions Form AM-4.3, fully
incorporated herein by reference, are shown on plats recorded in the Clerk's Office ofthe Circuit
Court of Frederick County; and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer of the Virginia Department of Transportation has
advised this Board that the streets meet the requirements established by the Subdivision Street
Requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the County and the Virginia Department of Transportation have entered into
an agreement on June 9, 1993, for comprehensive stormwater detention which applies to this request
for addition; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board requests the Virginia Department
of Transportation to add the streets described in the attached Additions Form AM-4.3 to the
secondary system of state highways, pursuant to 33.1-229, Code of Virginia, and the Department's
Subdivision Street Requirements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this Board guarantees a clear and unrestrieted right-of-
way, as described, and any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED, that a certified copy ofthis resolution be forwarded to the
Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
This item was approved under the consent agenda.
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WHEREAS, the streets described on the attached Additions Form AM-4.3, fully
incorporated herein by reference, are shown on plats recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit
Court of Frederick County; and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer of the Virginia Department of Transportation has
advised this Board that the streets meet the requirements established by the Subdivision Street
Requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the County and the Virginia Department of Transportation have entered into
an agreement on June 9, 1993, for comprehensive stormwater detention which applies to this request
for addition; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board requests the Virginia Department
of Transportation to add the streets described in the attached Additions Form AM-4.3 to the
secondary system of state highways, pursuant to 33.1-229, Code of Virginia, and the Department's
Subdivision Street Reauirements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-
way, as described, and any necessary easements for cuts, tills and drainage; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
This item was approved under the consent agenda.
COUNTY OFFICIALS
RESOLUTION (#040-07) OF APPRECIATION FOR GENE T. DICKS - APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Supervisor Van Osten, the Board approved
the Board approved the Resolution of Appreciation for Gene T. Dicks:
WHEREAS, Gene T. Dicks served the County of Frederick, Virginia, faithfully, for the past
39 years as a member of the Industrial Development Authority of the County of Frederick, Virginia,
since the Authority's inception, November 11, 1967; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dicks served most ably as the Treasurer of the Industrial Development
Authority of the County of Frederick for the past 32 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dicks performed a valuable role in the industrial development of our
community without thought of personal gain.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors ofthe County
of Frederick, Virginia, recognizes Mr. Gene T. Dicks for his unselfish service and continued
friendship toward this Board and the citizens of Frederick County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread across the minutes of the
Frederick County Board of Supervisors.
ADOPTED this 28th day of February, 2007.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENT OF CLAUS BADER TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM OF RICHARD
E. CRANE AS RED BUD DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE ON THE HISTORIC
RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD - APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lemieux, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board appointed
Claus Bader as Red Bud District representative to the Historic Resources Advisory Board to till the
unexpired term of Richard E. Crane, said tenll to expire February 22,2010.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
APPOINTMENT OF STACEY YOST AS STONEWALL DISTRICT
REPRESENTATIVE ON THE HISTORIC RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD -
APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Van Osten, the Board
appointed Stacey Yost as Stonewall District representative on the Historie Resources Advisory
Board. This is a four year term, said term to expire April 12, 2011.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
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Bill M. Ewing Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
REAPPOINTMENT OF RICHARD A. RUCKMAN AS FREDERICK COUNTY
REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS - APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Ewing, the Board
reappointed Richard A. Ruckman as Frederick County representative on the Board of Building
Appeals. This is a five year term, said term to expire April 8, 2012.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
CORRESPONDENCE RE: SPRING 2007 VPSA BOND APPLICATION AND
REOUEST TO SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING - SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC
HEARING
Administrator Riley advised this was a request for the Board to conduct a public hearing on
a Spring 2007 VPSA Bond Application in the amount of $4,580,000 for final construction and
project costs for the replacement Gainesboro Elementary School. The requested hearing date is
March 14,2007.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Vice-Chairman Fisher, the Board
authorized a public hearing on the Spring 2007 VPSA bond application.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
RESOLUTION (#041-07) OF ENDORSEMENT RE: VIRGINIA RECREATIONAL
TRAILS FUND PROGRAM - APPROVED
Administrator Riley advised that the Parks and Recreation Commission was requesting
approval to apply for an 80%-20% matching grant for a bicycle/pedestrian trail located adjacent to
Old Dominion Greens subdivision along Warrior Drive and connecting to Sherando Park. This
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project would only be completed with County involvement ifthc grant is approved and the County
receives 100% reimbursement.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Lemieux, the Board approved
the grant application.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Department of Conservation and Recreation allocation
procedures, it is necessary that a request by resolution be received from the local government or
state agency in order that the Department of Conservation and Recreation program a trails project
in the County of Frederick.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors requests the Department of Conservation and Recreation to establish a project for a
bike/pedestrian trail facility to connect the Tasker Land Bays subdivision to the recreation facilities
in Sherando Park.
BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED, that Frederick County will provide support to the project
as specified in the application materials submitted.
PASSED this 28th day of February, 2007.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
MEMORANDUM RE: REGIONAL W ATERRESOURCE POLICY COMMITTEE-
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT - (RESOLUTION #049-07) - APPROVED
Administrator Riley advised that the proposed resolution was generated by the Northern
Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission's Regional Water Resources Policy Committee and is
consistent with the ongoing study. The County's funding commitment is $8,295.00.
Upon a motion by Vice-Chairman Fisher, seconded by Supervisor Van Osten, the Board
approved the Resolution in Support of the Shenandoah Valley Regional Water Resources Policy
Committee Policy Level Strategic Plan.
WHEREAS, the waterresources ofthe Shenandoah Valley, both surface and ground water,
are primary to its character and essential for long term economic viability of the Shenandoah Valley
Counties of Augusta, Berkeley, Clarke, Frederick, Jefferson, Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah, and
Warren, and the cities and towns therein and the Independent Cities of Harrisonburg, Staunton,
Waynesboro, and Winchester; and
WHEREAS, the 1999 drought brought together localities of the Northern Shenandoah
Valley Regional Commission to consider long term water supply issues; and
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WHEREAS, establishment of the Regional Water Resources Policy Committee by the
Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission, September 9, 2002 led to invitations for
upstream and downstream jurisdictions to join in the process to seek a plan for ground and surface
water resources for the many watersheds of the Shenandoah Valley; and
WHEREAS, the Shenandoah Valley Water Resources Strategic Plan has been completed,
recommending eleven major strategies; and
WHEREAS, every jurisdiction in the Commonwealth is required by state mandate to
complete the first strategy in the Strategic Plan, water supply planning, and is also required to meet
the Chesapeake Bay 2000 Agreement requirements; and
WHEREAS, implementation ofthe Shenandoah Valley Water Resources Strategic Plan will:
(1) help localities cost-effectively meet the state mandated requirement for local water supply
planning and further local efforts required by the Chesapeake Bay 2000 Agreement;
(2) provide each community with more experience, skills, and information than they would have
if they worked alone;
(3) make the region and localities more competitive when seeking state, federal, and private
foundation funding as these groups encourage regional efforts;
(4) leverage work already being performed by and for local governments, stakeholder groups,
the private sector, regional commissions, the Shenandoah Valley Pure Water Forum, and
State and Federal agencies;
(5) encourage the USGS and other related groups to continue adding to the scicntific knowledge
of the Valley at little or no cost to localitics;
(6) provide a "home" for regional water resource knowledge that local government can draw
upon when making decisions;
(7) enable each local government to maintain its autonomous control over water resource issues;
and
WHEREAS, a regional group will have more political influence and regional solutions will
be less likely to be modified or over-ruled by a state agency; and
WHEREAS, the Policy Committee has already generated thc following benefits for
localities:
(1) economic savings from the pooling of resources and reduced duplication of effort;
(2) a locally developed set of integrated water resource goals applicable to localities throughout
the Shenandoah Valley;
(3) the development ofa central database at the Shenandoah Valley Pure Water Forum that lists
groups working on water issues, the kinds of projects they are working on, where they are
doing thcir work;
(4) a better understanding of the major regulatory issues facing local jurisdictions with regard
to water;
(5) an increased level of scientific research on water issues in the region, as well as better
coordination between the research ofthose working on water, air, and other natural resources
research issues;
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(6) the creation of an action oriented policy-level Water Resources Strategic Plan which is
locally based and regionally networked to ensure the water resources of the Shenandoah
Valley will not be overcommitted to the detriment of current and future generations; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of the Strategic Plan will require support from elected
officials, local technical staff, State and Federal agency staff, and stakeholders;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL YED, that Frederick County will: (I) participate in
the Regional Water Resources Policy Committee, ajoint exercise of powers for strategic planning
by the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission and the Northern Shenandoah Valley
Regional Commission with participation by the West Virginia Counties of Berkeley and Jefferson,
to oversee the policy-level Shenandoah Valley Water Resources Strategic Plan; (2) appoint an
elected official representative as well as an alternate (staff, appointee, or elected official); (3) appoint
assign or encourage, as appropriate, local government officials, staff and related agency personnel
to participate on technical committees related to inter-jurisdiction coordination; and (4) participate
in funding the Committee's work in FY 07-08 with a base local contribution of $8,295 computed
from a Planning District per capita rate of 12 cents for the 2005 population of 69,123 for the
Shenandoah Valley Water Resources Strategic Plan Fund managed by the Policy Committee to
pursue implementation of the priority strategies on behalf of and in support of Shenandoah Valley
local governments - the Counties, their Towns, and Cities, and (5) give consideration as appropriate,
to related projects consistent with and supportive of the Strategic Plan; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Frederick County recognizes that the Shenandoah
Valley Water Resources Strategic Plan will take years to implement and will require an ongoing
source of funds and thus the County will consider annual funding requests in the future based on
progress made and the availability of funds.
Adopted this 28th day of February, 2007.
Chairman Shickle stated that he was troubled by the resolution because he was not sure he
could find 11 major strategies.
There being no further discussion, the above motion was approved by the following recorded
vote:
Richard C. Shiekle Nay
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
Upon a motion by Vice-Chairman Fisher, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board
appropriated $8,295 from the Operational Contingency fund for this item.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Nay
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
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Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT - APPROVED UNDER THE
CONSENT AGENDA
The Parks and Recreation Commission met on January 16, 2007. Members present were:
Charles Sandy, Jr., Robert Hartman, P.W. Hillyard, III, Martin Cybulski, Ronald Madagan, Larry
Sullivan, Jeffrey Butler, and Philip Lemieux
Items Reauirinl: Board of Supervisors Action:
1. None.
Submitted for Board Information Onlv:
1. Election of Chairman - MI. Sullivan moved to nominate MI. P. W. Hillyard, III, as
Chairman, second by MI. Sandy, carried unanimously (6-0).
2. Election of Vice-Chairman - MI. Hartman moved to nominate MI. Charles Sandy, Jr. as
Vice-Chairman, second by Mr. Butler, carried unanimously (6-0).
Standing Committee Reports:
1. None.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED
The Transportation Committee met on Monday, January 29,2007 at 8:30 a.m.
Members Present
Chuck DeHaven (voting)
Phil Lemieux (voting)
James Racey (voting)
George Kriz (liaison)
Lewis Boyer (liaison)
Members Absent
Donald Breeden (liaison)
Mike Smith (voting)
***Items Requiring Action***
2. Public Private Transportation Act (PPTA) Policy
At the request ofthe County Administrator, stafIhas modified the existing County adopted Public
Private Education Act guidelines to include the Public Private Transportation Act of 1995. That
policy, as modified, is attached. Including PPT A into this policy gives the County additional
flexibility when dealing with transportation plan implementation issues.
MOTION: Mr. Lemieux, second by MI. Racey
To recommend that the Board adopt the new policy as revised.
Motion passed unanimously.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Lemieux, the Board
approved the Public Private Transportation Act guidelines.
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The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
***Items Not Requiring Action***
1. Rural Roadways Ranking Svstem
The Board of Supervisors has requested that the Transportation Committee review the ranking
criteria for the hard surfacing of rural roadways in the County. Staff prepared and presented a
number of draft scenarios to the Committee. Staff noted that in addition to the ratings system, the
policy adopted by the Board of Supervisors allows the Board to promote projects which have public
safety, health, or general welfare after the rating system has been applied. After discussion, the
Committee requested that staff make additional changes to the rating system and report back at the
February meeting.
MOTION: Mr. Racey, seconded by Mr. Lemieux.
To make additional changes to the hard surface project rating system and report back to the
committee.
Motion passed unanimously.
3. Metrooolitan Planninl! Orl!anization (MPO) Activitv Uodate
I. Bicycle & Pedestrian Mobility Plan
No additional meetings have taken place or been scheduled.
2. Local Assistance Projects
The Subcommittee in charge of these projects, which includes Supervisors and
Transportation Committee Chairman Chuck DeHaven and Transportation Planner John
Bishop, has adopted the scopes of work for the Route 37 interchange study and the Route
II access management study. A kickoff meeting is in the process of being scheduled for
this work.
3. Multimodal Corridor Studies
The MPO Technical Advisory Committee is currently evaluating four corridor studies
to submit for a new VDOT grant program and will be reporting back to the MPO Policy
Committee on those applications in February.
They include:
(1) 522 in the north end of Winchester and Burnt Church Road in Frederick County.
(2) 522 from Route 50 to Double Church Road
(3) Route 11 from Downtown Winchester to the West Virginia line
(4) Route 7 from Piccadilly to the Clarke County line.
4. Article Distribution
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Staff regularly disseminates transportation related items from state and nationwide outlets
to the Committee for informational purposes.
5. Other Business
Mr. Jack Lillis was presented to discuss the continuing concern of the residents of McDonald
Road in getting that roadway paved.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
RECESS
UPON A MOTION BY SUPERVISOR EWING, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR
DEHAVEN, THE BOARD RECESSED UNTIL 7:15 P.M. (6:00 P.M.).
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Richard C. Shickle
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
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Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors
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