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A Worksession ofthe Frederick County Board of Supervisors was held on Tuesday, August
5, 2008, at 12:00 P.M., in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room, County Administration
Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Vice-Chairman Gene E. Fisher; Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.; Gary W. Dove; Bill M. Ewing;
Philip A. Lemieux; and Gary A. Lofton.
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Chairman Richard C. Shickle.
OTHERS PRESENT
Planning Commission Chairman June Wilmot; Planning Commissioners George J. Kriz;
Gary Oates; and Roger Thomas.
CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chairman Fisher called the work session to order and turned the presentation over to
Senior Planner Candice Perkins.
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Senior Planner Perkins advised that only two applications had been received this year. She
advised that she would review each application, open the floor for discussion and questions, and if
the Board desired they could give direction to staff regarding how to proceed with the applications.
CPPA 01-08 - Solenberger/Rest Church
Senior Planner Perkins advised this application was submitted by Patton Harris Rust &
Associates and was a request to expand the Sewer and Water Service Area (S WSA) to accommodate
industrial development. The application covered four parcels totaling 411.5 acres of which 106.8
acres are currently in the SWSA and 304.7 acres are outside of the SWSA. She advised the
Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee recommended further study of this application
as part of the Northeast Land Use Plan.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board voted to
study this application further with a focus on two primary issues, transportation and sewer capacity,
and for part of the study to include a plan regarding ways to increase capacity in that area of the
county.
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Commissioner Thomas asked the Board if they would like to see an alternate water/sewer
system studied for this parcel.
Supervisor DeHaven responded that he would prefer the Board concentrate on upgrading
capacity of the public system to serve the entire county.
There being no further discussion, the above motion was approved by the following recorded
vote:
Richard C. Shickle Absent
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
CPPA #02-08 - LOWE'S Of Stephens City
Senior Planner Perkins advised this was an application for an expansion of the Sewer and
Water Service Area (S WSA) in the Opequon Magisterial District. The property is located on Town
Run Lane and consists of approximately 50 acres. She advised if the Route 227 Plan is implemented
as proposed then the CPPA application would not be needed.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Ewing, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board voted not
to study this application, if the Route 277 plan is approved; however, if the plan is not approved then
the application should be studied further.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Absent
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
NORTHEAST LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
Deputy Director of Planning and Development Michael Ruddy appeared before the Board
regarding this item. He advised the Transportation Committee and Comprehensive Plans and
Programs Subcommittee have been working together on this revised plan. 1Ie reviewed the latest
draft of the revised map, which showed the transportation network and land use. He explained the
group wanted to expand the scope of the plan to cover the area between West Virginia and
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Winchester. The group would look at transportation, land use, rural areas/urban areas, community
facilities, and rural and historic contexts. Deputy Director Ruddy noted anew north/south connector
road was proposed east of Route 11. He concluded by saying the two tests would be to
accommodate water/sewer and transportation.
Supervisor DeHaven stated that he viewed the lines staying where they are, given
water/sewer capacity and transmission issues.
ACE-RESTRICTED MULTIFAMILY HOUSING
Senior Planner Perkins appeared before the Board regarding this item. She advised this was
a proposal for a new housing type in the RP (Residential Performance) District, known as
age-restricted multifamily housing. She noted this type of development would only be permitted in
proffered age restricted developments and was loosely based on the existing garden apartments. This
housing type would allow higher density, an increased number of dwelling units per building, and
60' structures. She noted the Development Review and Regulations Subcommittee recommended
1.5 parking spaces per efficiency unit and 2 parking spaces per larger unit. Setbacks would be 100
feet, plus 2 feet for every foot over 40 feet. She concluded by saying staff was seeking direction
from the Board.
Supervisor Lemieux asked if a pitched roof would be required for these units.
Senior Planner Perkins responded no.
Supervisor DeHaven stated that 140 feet was not near enough for a setback. He went on to
say these developments are getting twice the density and, at a minimum, the set back should be 200
feet with an increase in five foot increments. Supervisor DeHaven concluded by saying this was a
needed housing type, but the Board had to make sure it could "gel" since they would be stuck next
to single family units.
Supervisor Lemieux stated he was not as concerned with the setback requirements for this
type of housing, but he wanted to see bigger setbacks for condominiums.
(Supervisor Lofton left the meeting at 12:50 P.M.)
Commissioner Thomas stated a 200 foot setback pushes this type of development out of infill
lots. He went on to say it would be better to put these units in the Urban Development Area, because
we should be increasing the density in the UDA instead of in the County.
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Senior Planner Perkins asked the Board about offering a waiver of the setbacks to be
approved by the Board, if the development was located next to residential.
Supervisor Lemieux stated he liked the idea of the waiver and he had no problem with
considering it on a site specific basis.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Lemieux, the Board directed
staff to attempt to address the comments of today and bring this item back.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Absent
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Absent
WAREHOUSE SIZE LIMITATIONS
Senior Planner Perkins appeared before the Board regarding this item. She advised the
Development Review and Regulations Subcommittee recommended the maximum square footage
for warehouses in the B3 District not exceed 150,000 square feet of gross floor area. In addition,
they recommended a 45 foot height allowance, if M1 setbacks were followed.
Planning Director Eric Lawrence advised the Industrial Parks Association neither supported
nor opposed this proposal in B3. He stated they were more concerned with changes to the Ml
District.
Supervisor Dove stated he did not support the 35 foot height restriction.
Supervisor DeHaven supported the square footage restriction and he was "sort of okay" with
the height proposal.
Director Lawrence responded that today, B3 can accommodate the 150,000 square foot
restriction; however, he was hearing differing opinions from the Board and stated that staff was
seeking direction on the square footage restriction.
Vice-Chairman Fisher stated he did not have enough of a feel for 150,000 square feet at this
time.
Supervisor Dove stated he was not in favor of the square footage proposal.
Vice-Chairman Fisher polled the Board to see whether or not the square footage amendment
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should move forward.
Supervisors Lemieux, Ewing, Dove, and Fisher said no.
Supervisor DeHaven said yes.
The Board consensus was not to move forward with the square footage restriction.
There being no further business, the worksession was adjourned at 1:15 P.M.
Richard C. Shickle ~,
o R. Riley, Jr.
Chairman, Board of Supervisors Clerk, Board of Supervisors
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