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A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors was held on Wednesday,
May 28, 2008, at 7:15 P.M., in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room, County Administration
Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia.
PRESENT
Chairman Richard C. Shickle; Vice-Chairman Gene E. Fisher; Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.; Gary
W. Dove; Bill M. Ewing; Philip A. Lemieux; and Gary A. Lofton.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Shickle called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
Reverend Richard W. Reifsnyder, First Presbyterian Church, delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice-Chairman Fisher led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA -APPROVED
County Administrator John R. Riley, Jr. advised he had no additions to the agenda.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board approved the
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
Gary A. Lofton Aye
CONSENT AGENDA -APPROVED
Administrator Riley offered the following items for the Board's consideration under the
consent agenda:
- Subdivision Request of K & J Investments, LC -Tab I;
-Road Resolutions -Admiral Richard F,. Byrd Middle School, Edendale Elementary School,
and Hamilton Court Townhouse Complex -Tab L.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board approved
the consent agenda by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
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Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Gary W. By, Strasburg resident and Operations Manager of the Middletown Quarry,
asked the Board to vote yes on the O-N Minerals (Chemstone) application.
Bruce Carpenter, Gainesboro District, urged the Board to be pro-business and vote yes
on the O-N Minerals application.
Bill Graham, Middletown resident and professional engineer, asked the Board to look at
the environmental setting. He stated the new proffers did nothing and he opposed the O-N Minerals
application due to traffic, noise, and dust. He urged the Board to vote no.
Wendy Hamilton, Back Creek District and President of Preserve Frederick, asked the
Board for more time to allow one of the preservation groups the opportunity to purchase a portion
of the quarry property in order to preserve the battlefield. She stated that tabling the application
would give the parties an opportunity to work out the details of the proposal, which would save the
mine, satisfy the Sanitation Authority's water needs, and preserve battlefield land. She concluded
by requesting this matter be tabled and the preservation groups be allowed to work with the
company.
Gary Nicholls, Middletown and Back Creek District, stated his position has not changed,
this project is not acceptable. It was his opinion that poor proffers could not be dressed up to make
a significant improvement. He asked the Board to consider what would happen if their assumptions
were wrong. He wanted a guarantee that he and other surrounding property owners did not have to
bear the burden of this application. He would like to see the burden placed on the applicant.
Dave Kolar, President of DK Industrial Services, stated he had been a service provider
to the quarry for 20 years. He thought this was a good prudent use of the land and they would be
a good neighbor. He asked what was best for the greater good of Frederick County.
Kevin Barrington. Middletown and Back Creek District, stated a berm marker had been
placed behind his property and that expansion of the quarry would render his property uninhabitable.
He urged the Board to vote no.
Kermit Orndorff, Shenandoah County, stated he sees a lot of construction in
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County and he was concerned about the supply and demand of stone. He stated the Board could not
say no to the rezoning.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
There were no Board of Supervisors comments.
MINUTES-APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Vice-Chairman Fisher, the Board
approved the minutes from the May 14, 2008 Regular Meeting with one typographical error to be
corrected.
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
Gary A. Lofton Aye
COUNTY OFFICIALS
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENT OF JOINT LAND USE COMMITTEE -APPROVED
The Board received a request from the Town of Stephens City to create a joint land use
committee to be made up of
- "Two members of the Board and Town Council.
- 1 member from each Planning Commission.
- 1 member from each locality's Planning Department.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board approved
the proposed committee structure.
"1'he 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
Gary A. Lofton Aye
iJpon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Supervisor Ewing, the Board authorized
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the Chairman to appoint the county representatives to this committee.
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
Gary A. Lofton Aye
Chairman Shickle appointed the following members to the committee: Supervisors Ewing
and Lofton and Planning Director Eric Lawrence. Ike stated he would consult with the Planning
Commission Chairman prior to appointing its representative.
APPOINTMENT OF RUMSEY L. GROUSE TO THE LORD FAIRFAX
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS -
APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board appointed
Rumsey L. Crouse as the Frederick County representative on the Lord Fairfax Emergency Medical
Services Council Board of Directors. This is a three year appointment, said term to expire June 30,
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
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
RE UEST FROM REGIONAL JAIL SUPERINTENDENT FOR APPROPRIATION
FROM BOND PROCEEDS -APPROVED SUBJECT TO JAIL BOARD APPROVAL
Administrator Riley advised this was a request for a supplemental appropriation from the
Jail's Bond Proceeds, revenue account #11-33010-41040-0001, in the amount of $301,000.00 to
Repair & Maintenance a Building & Grounds expenditure #011-33010-3004-003. The requested
appropriation would be used to replace the Detention Center's boilers and renovate inmate showers
throughout the Jail.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Ewing, the Board approved
the above request, subject to it receiving approval from the Jail Board.
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
Gary A. Lofton Aye
COMMITTEE REPORTS
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT -APPROVED
The Transportation Committee met on May 19, 2008 at 8:30 a.m.
Members Present
Chuck DeHaven (voting)
Lewis Boyer (liaison Stephens City)
Dave Burleson (voting)
James Racey (voting)
Members Absent
Donald Breeden (liaison Middletown
Gary Oates (liaison PC)
George Krim (liaison PC)
Phil Lemieux (voting)
***Items Requiring Action***
1. Secondary Road Project Prioritization
The committee reviewed the suggested projects for consideration in the effort to outline some
priorities for planning purposes and coordination with VDOT. Staff, with VDOT coordination,
placed the projects in a suggested priority order as follows:
1. Realignment of Burketown Road
2. Double Church Road from Route 277 to the location of the future relocated 277
3. Realignment of Valley Mill Road at Route 7 (West)
4. Warrior Drive from Route 277 to Double Church Road
5. Spine Road from the Hagberry Development to Senseny Road
6. Senseny Road widening
7. Extension of Smithfield Avenue to Brooke Road and associated disconnection of Brick
Kiln Road from Brooke Road
The Committee unanimously recommended endorsement of the list as presented.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Lemieux, the Board
approved the Secondary Road Project Prioritization.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, J. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
2. Route 37 Stud
Staff has been coordinating with VDOT to develop a scope of work for the next phase of
study required for the Route 37 Eastern Bypass. That scope is attached. The Committee has
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Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
There were no public comments.
Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Supervisor Lemieux, the Board approved
the salaries for the Board of Supervisors.
reviewed the scope and unanimously recommended approval while allowing staff latitude to refine
certain technical details of the survey standards in cooperation with VDOT. In addition, staff
recommended, and the Committee endorsed, the idea that VDOT manage the project.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Lemieux, the Board
approved moving forward with the Route 37 study with VDOT to manage the project.
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.chard C. Shickle Aye
one E. Fisher Aye
harles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
ary W. Dove AYe
ill M. Ewing Aye
hilip A. Lemieux Aye
ary A. Lofton Aye
***Items Not Requiring Action***
. Traffic lm~act Analysis Standards
~taff updated the Committee on the draft Traffic Impact Analysis standards. Feedback is still
licited from a number of entities and meetings are being set up with stakeholders. Once that
:has been received, the Committee will be provided with an updated draft of the standards
nmendation to the Board of Supervisors.
~ copy of the current draft is included for your information
>,. MPO Update
vo significant news to report.
3. Other
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING -PROPOSED ORDINANCE - SALARIES OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS -PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.2-1414.3 OF THE CODE OF
VIRGINIA 1950 AS AMENDED THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILL HOLD
A PUBLIC HEARING TO FIX THE ANNUAL SALARIES OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AS FOLLOWS CHAIRMAN $] 0 800• VICE-CHAIRMAN, $10,2
AND EACH OTHER MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT $9 000. -
APPROVED
Administrator Riley advised this was a public hearing to approve the salaries for the Board
of Supervisors for the upcoming fiscal year.
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BE IT ORDAINED, the annual salary for each member of the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, shall be as follows: Chairman, $10,800;
Vice-Chairman, $10,200; and each other member of the Board of Supervisors at $9,000.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Charles S. DeIlaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING -CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #02-08 FOR GREGORY AND
JOANN SMITH FOR A COTTAGE OCCUPATION -NAIL SALON. THIS
PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 181 RIDES MILL ROAD AND IS IDENTIFIED
WITH PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 85-A-lOJ IN THE OPE UON
MAGISTERIAL DISTKICT. -APPROVED
'toning Administrator Mark Cheran appeared before the Board regarding this item. He
advised this was an application for a conditional use permit for property located at 181 Ridings Mill
Road in the Opequon Magisterial District. The land use on this property is residential and the
application is for a proposed cottage occupation for a nail salon. Zoning Administrator Cheran
advised a nail salon was permitted in the RA (Rural Areas) District with an approved conditional
use permit. He went on to say the applicant had agreed to limit the number of customers and hours
of operation. The Planning Commission considered this item and recommended approval with the
following conditions:
1. All review agency comments shall be complied with at all times. No chemicals may be
put into the sewage disposal system.
2. No business signs shall be permitted.
3. No other employees, other than those residing in the household.
4. Hours of operation shall be permitted from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday.
5. There shall be a maximum number of 20 customers allowed weekly.
6. Any expansion or modification of this use will require the approval of a new conditional
use permit.
Zoning Administrator Cheran concluded by saying the applicant was present to answer any
questions the Board might have.
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Supervisor Ewing asked the applicant if 20 customers per week were sufficient.
The applicant responded she was okay with 20.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
There were no public comments.
Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board approved --
Conditional Use Permit #02-08.
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
Gary A. Lofton Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #03-08 FOR JOHN
VF,NSKOSKE FOR A COTTAGE OCCUPATION -BLACK POWDER SALES.
THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 863 CHESTNUT GROVE ROAD (ROUTE 6811,
AND IS IDENTIFIED WITH PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 30-A-57 IN
THE GAINESBORO MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT -APPROVED
Zoning Administrator Mark Cheran appeared before the Board regarding this item. He
advised this was an application for a conditional use permit for property located at 863 Chestnut
Grove Road in the Gainesboro Magisterial District. The property is zoned RA (Rural Areas) District
and its current use is residential. This conditional use permit is for a cottage occupation for black
powder sales. Zoning Administrator Cheran went on to say the applicant was applying for this
permit in response to a notice of violation. He went on to say the applicant was proposing to sell
black powder on site. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this application with
the following conditions:
1. All review agency comments and requirements shall be complied with at all times.
2. No more than five customers at any one time on the site, except during NSSA activities.
3. All customer parking shall be located on the applicant's property, not along Chestnut
Grove Road (Route 681) or Chalybeate Springs Road (Route 687)
4. Hours of operation for on-site customers shall be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
5. No sign age on the applicant's property shall be allowed.
6. Any expansion or change of use will require a new conditional use permit.
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He concluded by saying the applicant was present to answer any questions the Board might have.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
There were no public comments.
Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded byVice-Chairman Fisher, the Board approved
Conditional Use Permit #03-08.
"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
Gary A. Lofton Aye
OTHER PLANNING ITEMS
RF,ZONING #03-06 OF O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) SUBMITTED BY
PATTON HARRIS RUST & ASSOCIATES TO REZONE 639.13 ACRES FROM RA
(RURAL AREASI DISTRICT TO EM (EXTRACTIVE MANUFACTURING
DISTRICT WITH PROFFERS. THE MIDDLE MARSH PROPERTY IS LOCATED
EAST OF BELLE VIEW LANE (ROUTE 7581 WEST OF HITES ROAll ROUTE
6251 AND ON BOTH SIDES OF CHAPEL ROAD (ROUTE 627) THE NORTHERN
RESERVE IS BOUNDED TO THE SOUTH BY CEDAR CREEK AND
SHENANDOAH COUNTY AND IS WEST AND ADJACENT TO MEADOW MILLS
ROAD (ROUTE 6241 THE PROPERTIES ARE IN THE BACK CREEK
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT AND ARE IDENTIFIED BY PROPERTY
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS 83-A-109 AND 90-A-23. -APPROVED
Deputy Director of Planning and Development Michael Ruddy appeared before the Board
regarding this item. He advised that his purpose was to update the Board on changes to this
application, which have taken place since the public hearing. He stated the applicant provided a
revised proffer statement dated May 22, 2008. He referred the Board to Attorney Robert Mitchell's
review letter relative to the new proffer statement. Deputy Director Ruddy summarized the key
changes to the application:
- The total acreage was reduced from 639.13 acres to 394.2 for a reduction of 244.93
acres.
- The Generalized Development Plan had been modified to reflect the reduced acreage and
__ has specifically incorporated the additional phasing plans and view shed plats; beaming
and landscape recommendations; clarified the 8 acre dedication; and the well and blast
survey agreements.
- Proffered to limit truck traffic to 86 trips per day, except under certain circumstances,
in which event they would be limited to 200 per day.
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- A number of changes were made to the proffer statement to address Mr. Mitchell's
comments.
Deputy Director Ruddy advised the Board that another public hearing was not required for this
application. He then informed the Board that a revised proffer statement, dated May 27, 2008, was
at their seats. He concluded by saying he would be glad to answer any questions the Board might
have.
Ty Lawson, Attorney for the Applicant, and Spencer Stinson appeared before the Board on
behalf of this application.
Mr. Stinson again reviewed the major changes to the proffer statement, as well as the
Generalized Development Plan and associated exhibits. He noted there would be three monitoring
wells placed on the north end of the property.
Mr. Lawson reviewed the applicant's responses to the various comments received from staff
and the county attorney relative to the proffer statement.
Following the applicant's presentation, Supervisor Ewing asked Mr. Lawson, with regard
to the truck traffic proffer, to define "certain circumstances".
Mr. Lawson responded that certain circumstances would be those that would require the
applicant to go to trucking (e.g. unable to use rail service).
Supervisor Ewing asked who had control of those circumstances.
Mr. Lawson responded that control would be considered "an act of God" or events beyond
the applicant's control.
Supervisor Lemieux asked if Mr. Lawson was prepared to list "act of God" in the proffers,
because he could see potential for customers to have a deadline "emergency", which would not be
an emergency for the quarry. He went on to say that he had issues with customer demand and the
applicant being unwilling to say they would not truck based on customer demand.
Mr. Lawson responded that trucking was more expensive for the applicant. He went on to
say that all circumstances are economic hardships for the applicant, therefore; they hated to do that.
He concluded by saying the quarry could not sustain high levels of product output.
Supervisor Dove asked how a citizen would be able to get information in the event they were
concerned about the number of truck trips being generated.
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Mr. Lawson responded that staff told the applicant to maintain the records regarding traffic
and the applicant had not problem making this information available.
Supervisor Dove asked if the citizens would have to go through the county to get those
records.
Mr. Lawson responded that was how the proffer was written.
- Mr. Stinson stated he had not problem providing that information to the citizens.
Supervisor Lofton asked about any consequences for truckers caught using Belle Grove and
Chapel Roads.
Mr. Stinson responded they would make it clear to the truckers that they were in violation.
He went on to say a second violation would result in a ban from the facility. He advised that if
citizens could call with the time and something to identify the trucks that would be helpful in
policing this issue. He concluded by saying he had previously barred trucks from this facility.
Supervisor Lofton asked about the well guarantee and if any well was affected would the
applicant immediately supply water.
Mr. Stinson responded the only things excluded from the well guarantees were pump and
electrical problems. H went on to say if a well was damaged, they would hook up a tanker truck to
the house so the residents would not have to vacate the premises.
Supervisor Ewing asked Mr. Lawson if he addressed all of Mr. Mitchell's comments, as his
presentation appeared to differ from the letter in the Board's agenda.
Mr. Lawson referred Mr. Ewing to the previous slide presentation and responded yes.
Supervisor Ewing cited the proffers pertaining to one of the cemeteries and its reference to
the word "visitors" as an example of a difference in the presentation and Mr. Mitchell's letter.
Supervisor Lofton thanked the Board for giving him another 30 days to delve into this issue
and to discern additional comments. He felt the additional time had been beneficial and had
rendered him a comfort level. He stated there had been a lot of talk about compatibility and that
topic was subjective. He was presented with several examples of similar projects, but none specific
_~ to Frederick County. He believed this was project was a local project and needed local input. He
stated that he had looked at the quarries in other areas of the county and talked to people about
blasting, dust, and well issues. He found the majority of people in those areas did not have any
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issues with the operations. He felt the proposed proffers went a long way regarding damage to
buildings and wells. He did not find land values decreasing around quarries. He went on to say that
from the beginning the applicant tried to reach out to key partners for a resolution of issues and to
work on compatibility issues; however, he was disappointed with the responses because no one
wanted to talk one on one with the applicant. He stated there had been talk of hiring a facilitator to
work with all of the key groups, but he was not interested in that option. He cited the Cedar Creek -
Battlefield Foundation as an example of what could happen if people worked with the applicant.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board approved
Rezoning #03-06 as submitted.
Supervisor Lemieux thought the application had come a long way from its original proposal,
but it had changed so dramatically that he felt it should go back to the Planning Commission for
another review.
Supervisor Ewing stated he still had problems with the application and the proposal was still
incomplete. He specifically cited problems with the truck traffic. He concluded by saying he had
a problem supporting this application.
Supervisor DeHaven stated he also had concerns. He felt there needed to be more
consideration for the historic resources in the area. He also believed the scale and intensity was too
much for this area.
Vice-Chairman Fisher thought there had been a fair amount of compromise and he agreed
with Supervisor Lofton. He felt the concerns had been addressed. He concluded by asking what the
battlefield would look like with a house every five acres.
Supervisor Lofton stated he appreciated everyone's input. He went on to say this project was
in his own back yard. He could see it and he knows it will be getting closer to him.
There being no further discussion, the above motion to approve Rezoning #03-06 was
approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Genc E. Fisher Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Nay
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Nay
Philip A. Lemieux Nay
Gary A. Lofton Aye
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SUBDIVISION REOUFST - K & J INVESTMENTS LC APPROVED UNDER
CONSENT AGENDA
This was a request to subdivide 11.283 acres into four parcels of 6.740 acres, 0.844 acres,
1.573 acres and 2.115 acres. The property is located on the east side of Welltown Road (Route 661)
across from Stonewall Industrial Park in the Stonewall Magisterial District.
This item was approved under the consent agenda.
DISCUSSION OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT -CHAPTER 165 ZONING
ARTICLE V, RA (RURAL AREAS) DISTRICT SECTION 165 52 PERMITTED
RESIDENTIAL DENSITY EXCEPTION• SECTION 165-54D PERMITTED LOT
SIZES• AND SECTION 165-56B MINIMUM WIDTH MAXIMUM DEPTH -RURAL
PRESERVATION LOTS -REVISIONS TO THE RURAL PRESERVATION
SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS -SENT FORWARD FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Senior Planner Candice Perkins appeared before the Board regarding this item. She
explained when subdividing land in the county, for parcels over 20 acres in size in the RA (Rural
Areas) Zoning District, one option is to do a rural preservation subdivision. These subdivisions,
while still subject to the one lot per five acres density requirement, allow for the creation of lots as
small as two acres with a minimum 40% preservation tract. This preservation tract does not count
towards the overall density of the subdivision; therefore, the subdivision would be permitted to have
one additional lot. Staff was directed to look at revising certain requirements for rural preservation
subdivisions. The revisions include removal of the preservation lot from the density exceptions and
increasing the percentage requirement to 60%. This proposal was reviewed by both the
Development Review and Regulations Subcommittee and Planning Commission. She concluded
by saying this item was before the Board for discussion.
Supervisor Lemieux asked if the preservation tract was increased was there a need to
decrease the minimum lot size.
Supervisor Lofton agreed. He went on to say at the Planning Commission several examples
were made to show increased acreage. He suggested this item be sent back to the original committee
for direction regarding a decrease in lot size.
Supervisor Dove stated this item had been through an in depth study over the past few years
with there being no consensus. He advised that he would like to see the Board go with the 60%
preservation lot and a lot size of two acres. He concluded by saying he would like to see the Board
pass this, but if something better came along he would look at it.
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Vice-Chairman Fisher stated it was a matter of consistency with rural preservation lots. He
stated the numbers and density are the same, but the infrastructure would take some of the lots. He
felt 60% was reasonable and consistent with the five acre density; therefore, he supported the 60%.
Chairman Shickle stated the trouble the county currently has is it is such a bargain to build
a house in the rural area.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded byVice-Chairman Fisher, the Board sent this
item forward for public hearing.
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
Gary A. Lofton Aye
DISCUSSION OF BUSINESS OVERLAY DISTRICT -SENT FORWARD FOR
PUBLIC HEARING
Senior Planner Candice Perkins appeared before the Board regarding this item. She advised
this was the first draft ordinance to begin implementation of the Urban Development Area (UA)
Study, adopted on February 28, 2007. She went on to say the proposed overlay district would be
relevant only for properties zoned B1 (Neighborhood Business) District or B2 (Business General)
District. Existing B1 and B2 zoned properties could seek the overlay through a rezoning. Other
properties could seek the overlay at the same time they sought a B 1 or B2 rezoning. The proposed
overlay would be an option instead of a requirement. The intent of the overlay is to allow traditional
neighborhood design in the Neighborhood Villages and Urban Centers per the UA Study. In
addition, this proposed overlay would be used on small infl. projects of 20 acres or less located
within the Urban Development Area and Sewer and Water Service Area. The proposal was
reviewed by both the Development Review and Regulations Subcommittee and the Planning
Commission. She concluded by saying staff was seeking direction from the Board as to whether all
of their previous comments had been addressed and the ordinance was in a form that was ready for
public hearing.
Chairman Shickle asked if the rezoning for the overlay district was afull-fledged rezoning.
Planning Director F,ric Lawrence responded yes.
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Chairman Shickle stated he was concerned someone could seek the B 1 or B2 rezoning to get
the overlay, the overlay could be denied, and the County would be stuck with B 1 or B2 property.
He believed both rezonings should be turned down if the County did not want the overlay. He also
stated he believed the rezoning process in this instance was too costly.
Director Lawrence responded that he could talk to the development community regarding
--- ~ ~ the pros and cons.
Supervisor DeHaven supported the concept, but was concerned about residences over strip
malls or residences in areas they were never intended. He went on to say the areas proposed for this
designation appear to be either newly rezoned properties or land use planned properties.
Vice-Chairman Fisher stated there could be significant design standards to go along with this
proposal.
Director Lawrence suggested taking this proposal to public hearing and let the public have
some input.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Lemieux, the Board
approved sending this item forward for public hearing.
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
Gary A. Lofton Ayc
ROAD RESOLUTIONS (#'s 061-08 AND 062 08) ADMIRAL RICHARD E BYRD
MIDDLE SCHOOL• EVENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL• AND HAMILTON
COURT TOWNHOUSE COMPLEX -APPROVED UNDF,R THE CONSENT
AGENDA
WHEREAS, the road described below provides access for school bus traffic from State
Routes 9396 and 9397 to Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School and Evendale Elementary School,
public schools; and
WHEREAS, construction of the roads are complete and meet standards, deemed by the
Department of Transportation, appropriate for the traffic anticipated; and
_ WHEREAS, the School Board of Frederick County and this Board hereby guarantee a
right-of--way of 80 feet, 60 feet and 30 feet as described below and additional drainage and slope
easements as necessary for maintenance of the road.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the School Board ofFrederick County and this
Board, pursuant to Section 33.1-68 Code of Virginia, request the following roads be added to the
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Secondary System of State Highways,
Justes Road -From Front Royal Pike (Route 522) to 0.32 miles east of Rosa Lane (Route 9397), a
distance of 0.32 miles, ROW 80 feet, Plat recorded 11/2/2007, Deed Book 070017080, pages
0403-0414
Rosa Lane -From Justes Drive to 0.076 miles north of Justes Drive, a distance of 0.08 miles, ROW
60 feet, Plat recorded 11/2/2007, Deed Book 070017080, Pages 0403-0414
Rosa Lane -From 0.076 miles north of Justes Drive to 0.244 miles north of Justes Drive, a distance
of 0.24 miles, ROW 60 feet, Plat recorded 11/2/2007, Deed Book 070017080, Pages 0403-0414
Rosa Lane -From 0.244 mils north of Justes Drive to 0.1 mile north to end of state maintenance, a
distance of 0.10 miles, ROW 60 feet, Plat recorded 11 /2/2007, Deed Book 070017080, Pages 0403
a 0414
Bus Loop -Admiral E. Byrd Middle School a From Rosa Lane to 0.14 miles east of Rosa Lane, a
distance of 0.14 miles, ROW 30 feet, Plat recorded 11/2/2007, Deed Book 070017080, Pages 0403
-0414
Bus Loop -Evendale Elementary School a From Rosa Lane to Rosa Lane, a distance of 0.16 miles,
ROW 30 feet, Plat recorded 11/2/2007, Deed Book 070017080, Pages 0403 a 0414
BOARD LIAISON REPORTS
There were no Board liaison reports.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Joe Reese, FiberCat Communications, LLC, appeared before the Board as a follow up to his
appearance at the last meeting. He presented the Board with examples of bid documents and
proposals from other localities regarding low voltage cable installation.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
There were no Board of Supervisors' comments.
ADJOURN
UPON A MOTION BY SUPERVISOR EWING, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR
DOVE, THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORF. THIS BOARD,
THIS MEETING IS HEREBY ADJOURNED. (9:12 P.M.)
Richard C. Shickle
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
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J iSrR. Riley, Jr.
1 'k, Board of Supervisors
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Jay E. i s
Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors
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