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A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors was held on
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at 5:00 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 Bill M. Ewing; Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.;
Gary W. Dove; Gene E. Fisher; Philip A. Lemieux; and Gary A. Lofton.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Shickle called the meeting to order.
BOARD RETIRED INTO CLOSED SESSION
Upon a motion by Vice - Chairman Ewing, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board
convene in Closed Session pursuant to Va. Code Section 2.2 -3711 A (5) to discuss the expansion
of an existing business or industry in Frederick County and pursuant to Va. Code Section 2.2-
3711 A (7) for consultation with legal counsel regarding specific legal matters requiring the
provision of legal advice and regarding actual or probable litigation, both with regard to the
Russell 150 CDA.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION
Upon a motion by Supervisor Ewing, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board came
out of closed session and reconvened in open session.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
Upon a motion by Vice - Chairman Ewing, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board
certified that to the best of each board member's knowledge the Board discussed only those
matters identified in the motion by which the closed session was convened and that such matters
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involved only the discussion of the expansion of an existing business or industry in Frederick
County, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2.-3711 A (5), and consultation with legal counsel
regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice and regarding actual or
probable litigation, both with regard to the Russell 150 CDA, pursuant to Virginia Code Section
2.2.-3711 A (7).
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
INVOCATION
Supervisor Fisher delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice - Chairman Ewing led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA — APPROVED AS AMENDED
County Administrator John R. Riley, Jr. advised he had one addition to the agenda. He
added an appointment to the ShawneeLand Sanitary District Advisory Committee to the
Committee Appointments portion of the agenda.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board approved
the agenda as amended.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
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 Waiver Request #04 -09 of Bonnie Triplett — Tab L; and
- Road Resolution — Hunting Ridge Estate — Tab O.
Upon a motion by Vice - Chairman Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Fisher, the Board
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approved the consent agenda by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Supervisor Lemieux reported on his attendance at Millbrook High School's Veterans'
Day ceremony. He said the students did a wonderful job and he urged board members to attend
next year.
Chairman Shickle noted the Board is often invited to be a part of various Memorial Day
and Veterans' Day ceremonies in the County and he has asked different members to participate
on his behalf, because his schedule usually prohibits his attendance at these events. He
encouraged the Board to also take part in these ceremonies if they so desired.
MINUTES - APPROVED
The minutes from the October 14, 2009 meeting were presented. Vice - Chairman Ewing
advised he would abstain from this vote as he was not present for that meeting.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Supervisor Fisher, the Board approved
the minutes from the October 14, 2009 Regular Meeting.
The above meeting was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Abstained
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Vice - Chairman Ewing, the Board
approved the minutes from the October 20, 2009 joint meeting with the Winchester City Council.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
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Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
COUNTY OFFICIALS
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENT OF JAY C. MEYERS AS GAINESBORO DISTRICT
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY -
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Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board
appointed Jay C. Meyers to the Industrial Development Authority as the representative from the
Gainesboro District. This is a four year appointment, said term to expire November 18, 2013.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
NOMINATION OF BRUCE CARPENTER AS GAINESBORO DISTRICT
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS - APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Vice - Chairman Ewing, the Board
nominated Bruce Carpenter as Gainesboro District representative to the Board of Zoning
Appeals. This is a five year appointment, said term to expire December 31, 2014.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
APPOINTMENT OF RYAN A. CLOUSE AS A FREDERICK COUNTY
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CHAPTER 10 BOARD - APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board
appointed Ryan A. Clouse as a Frederick County representative to the Chapter 10 Board. This is
a three year appointment, said term to expire December 31, 2012.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
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Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES S. DEHAVEN, JR. AS BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE NORTHERN SHENANDOAH
VALLEY REGIONAL COMMISSION - APPROVED
Upon a motion by Vice - Chairman Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Lofton, the Board
reappointed Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. as a Board of Supervisors' representative to the Northern
Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission, said term to expire December 31, 2013.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Abstained
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
APPOINTMENT OF LESLIE R. TAYLOR TO THE SHAWNEELAND
SANITARY DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED
TERM OF CHRIS BRUNN - APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board appointed
Leslie R. Taylor to the ShawneeLand Sanitary District Advisory Committee to fill the unexpired
term of Chris Brunn, said term to expire October 8, 2010.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
REQUEST FROM THE SHERIFF FOR AN APPROPRIATION RE: GRANT
AWARD FOR OPERATION SAVE LIVES - APPROVED
Administrator Riley advised the Frederick County Sheriffs Office applied for and
received a grant award in the amount of $30,325.00 for Operation Save Lives. This grant award
will cover overtime expenses for highway checkpoints and additional traffic /speed checks. This
grant amount also allows for the purchase of additional traffic equipment such as radar units.
Administrator Riley concluded by saying the Sheriff was asking the Board to appropriate the
grant funds, which have been received.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Lofton, the Board
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approved the appropriation request for the grant award in the amount of $30, 325.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
RESOLUTION ( #037 -09) DESIGNATING THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK,
VIRGINIA AS A RECOVERY ZONE FOR PURPOSES OF RECOVERY ZONE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BONDS AND RECOVERY ZONE FACILITY
BONDS AND REALLOCATING VOLUME CAP ALLOCATION FOR
RECOVERY ZONE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BONDS - APPROVED
Administrator Riley presented the Board with an amended resolution designating
Frederick County as a recovery zone for purposes of issuing Recovery Zone Economic
Development and Recovery Zone Facility Bonds as part of the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act. The new language in the resolution was provided by legal counsel for the
Frederick County Sanitation Authority after the Board's agenda packets had been distributed.
Other language was removed from the resolution after staff's consultation with bond counsel and
financial representatives. He went on to say the new language was required because the
Sanitation Authority is considering the possibility of issuing the Recovery Zone Economic
Development Bonds through an upcoming VML/VACo pool financing. This pool financing
currently contemplates having the bonds issued on the pool level rather than the local level, such
as through the Frederick County Industrial Development Authority. The Sanitation Authority
will be asking the VML /VACo pool to use Frederick County's allocation and issue the bonds for
the benefit of the Sanitation Authority. Administrator Riley noted that all language referencing a
Financing Agreement between the County and the Sanitation Authority, wherein the County
could be responsible for making payments on these bonds should the Sanitation Authority be
unable to carry this debt has been removed. He went on to say the commitment to provide the
moral obligation of the County would count against the County's debt capacity. He concluded
by saying staff is seeking Board approval of this revised resolution.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Vice - Chairman Ewing, the Board
approved the resolution designating the County of Frederick, Virginia as a recovery zone for
purposes of Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds and Recovery Zone Facility Bonds
and reallocating volume cap allocation for Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds.
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WHEREAS, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Pub. L. No. 111 -5),
in part, added Sections 140OU -I through 140OU -3 to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the "Code "), that authorize state and local governments to issue two new categories of
bonds (together, "Recovery Zone Bonds ") entitled (i) "recovery zone economic development
bonds" and (ii) "recovery zone facility bonds ", the purpose of which are to lower costs of state
and local government borrowing and thereby to promote job creation and economic recovery in
areas particularly affected by employment declines;
WHEREAS, the Code imposes a national bond volume limitation of $10 billion for
recovery zone economic development bonds and $15 billion for recovery zone facility bonds, of
which the County of Frederick, Virginia (the "County ") has been allocated $4,984,000 in
recovery zone economic development bonds (the "RZED Bond Allocation ") and $7,476,000 in
recovery zone facility bonds;
WHEREAS, recovery zone economic development bonds may be used to finance certain
"qualified economic development purposes" and recovery zone facility bonds may be used to
finance certain "recovery zone property ", both generally for use within or attributable to areas
designated as "recovery zones ";
WHEREAS, the Code defines the term "recovery zone" as, among other things, "any
area designated by the issuer as having significant poverty, unemployment, rate of home
foreclosures or general distress ";
WHEREAS, the entire geographic area of the County is experiencing general distress
resulting from, in part, an overall unemployment rate of 7.4% as of August 2009 (an increase of
3.0% over the unemployment rate in August 2008);
WHEREAS, the County has determined that as a result of such general distress, the
entire geographic area of the County qualifies to be designated as a recovery zone for purposes
of issuing recovery zone bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors desires to facilitate the issuance of recovery zone
bonds by the County, the Frederick County Sanitation Authority, the Industrial Development
Authority of the County of Frederick, Virginia or any other entity permitted to undertake the
issuance of bonds for projects located in or attributable to the County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA, THAT:
1. Incorporation of Recitals Each of the recitals set forth above is incorporated and
restated as if set forth herein.
2. Designation of Recovery Zone The entire geographic area of the County of
Frederick, Virginia is hereby designated a "recovery zone" for purposes of issuing
recovery zone bonds under the provisions of Code Sections 1400U -1 through 1400U-
3.
3. Reallocation of RZED Bond Allocation In accordance with U.S. Department of
Treasury Notice 2009 -50 the County hereby allocates its RZED Bond Allocation to
the Frederick County Sanitation Authority (the "Authority ") for the purpose of
assisting in financing the expansion and improvement of the Authority's water and
sewer facilities (the "Improvements ") to serve customers in the County and
accordingly, the Improvements to be financed through the Authority using the RZED
Bond Allocation are attributable to both the County and the Authority.
4. Issuance of Bonds The County requests the Authority to issue or cause for the
benefit of the Authority the issuance of Recovery Zone Economic Development
Bonds (the "Bonds ") in the maximum amount of $4,984,000 to be used to pay the
costs of the improvements. The Bonds will be payable from revenues derived by the
Authority from the operation of its water and sewer systems.
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5. Execution of Documents The Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board of
Supervisors and the County Administrator, or any of them, are authorized to execute
and deliver on behalf of the County such instruments, documents or certificates, and
to do and perform such things and acts, as they shall deem necessary or appropriate to
carry out the transactions authorized by this Resolution; and all of the foregoing,
previously done or performed by such officers or agents of the County, are in all
respects approved, ratified and confirmed.
6. Disclosure Documents The County Administrator and the County's Director of
Finance, or either of them, and such officers and agents of the County as either of
them may designate are hereby authorized and directed to assist the Authority to
prepare, execute, if required, distribute, and deliver an appropriate preliminary
official statement and official statement or such other offering or disclosure
documents as may be necessary to expedite the sale of the Bonds.
7. Nature of Obligations Nothing in this Resolution or the Bonds shall constitute a debt
or a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County and the Authority shall not be
obligated to make any payments under the Bonds except from revenues of its water
and sewer systems.
8. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
Adopted November 18, 2009.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS - APPROVED
The Public Works and Green Advisory Committees met on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at
8:00 a.m. All members were present except Bob Wells and Gene Fisher. The following items
were discussed:
***Items Requiring Action***
1. Energy Improvement Plan (Green Advisory Committee)
Mr. Ludwig moved to recommend the Energy Improvement Plan to the Board of
Supervisors. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wagner and unanimously approved by the
committee. The Energy Improvement Plan provides reduction targets and action steps intended
to reduce facility energy consumption through behavioral and technology changes. (Attachment
1)
Upon a motion by Supervisor Fisher, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board adopted
the Energy Improvement Plan.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
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Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
** *Items Not Requiring Action * **
1. Closed Session
A closed session was convened in accordance with the Code of Virginia §2.2 -3711
Subsection A, (28) to discuss an unsolicited PPEA proposal related to the design and
construction of Frederick County Fire and Rescue Station #222.
2. Renovation of the Ancillary Building — Old Gainesboro Elementary School
The Assistant County Administrator, Mr. Kris Tierney, presented a request from the
Redland Preschool and Daycare to utilize the ancillary building associated with the Old
Gainesboro Elementary School to house a portion of their preschool program. The attached
memorandum highlights this request and provides estimated costs to renovate the subject
building to accommodate the intended use. After discussing this request at length, the committee
unanimously supported a motion to solicit additional proposals from groups or individuals that
might also have an interest in using this structure. The results of this solicitation will be returned
to the committee for their review. (Attachment 2)
3. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (Green Advisory
Committee)
Staff is preparing several EECBG applications, solicitation date October 6, 2009 —
application due November 6, 2009. Once projects are defined, the Board of Supervisors will
need to sign a resolution in support of the EECBG projects prior to award (late December 2009
or early January 2010). Staff will report project application list at the next green advisory
committee meeting.
4. Performance Contracting Update (Green Advisory Committee)
Frederick County, Frederick County Public Schools, and the Northwestern Regional
Adult Detention Center are interested in investigating performance contracting as a means of
reducing energy use. The listed entities will solicit four (4) energy service companies to each
provide a no cost, no obligation energy audit of facilities.
5. Miscellaneous Reports
a) Tonnage Report
(Attachment 3)
b) Animal Shelter Dog Report
(Attachment 4)
c) Animal Shelter Cat Report
(Attachment 5)
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
The Finance Committee met in the First Floor Conference Room at 107 North Kent
Street on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Members Richie Wilkins and Ron Hottle were
absent.
1. The EDC Director requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount
of $80,000 for the final payment of the ProJet Aircraft MOU. See attached memo, p. 1. The
committee forwards the request to the Board with no recommendation. - Postponed
Upon a motion by Vice - Chairman Ewing, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board
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postponed this request until the January 13, 2010 meeting.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
2. The Fire & Rescue Chief requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in the
amount of $6,456.78 This amount represents an insurance reimbursement for a damaged
vehicle. No local funds required. See attached memo, p. 2 -3. The committee recommends
approval. - Approved
Upon a motion by Vice - Chairman Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Lofton, the Board
approved the above request by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
3. The Court Services Director requests a Court Services Fund supplemental
gp�ropriation in the amount of $2,909.61 This amount represents monies collected from
vending machines. No local funds required. See attached memo, p. 4. The committee
recommends approval. - Approved
Upon a motion by Vice - Chairman Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Fisher, the Board
approved the above request by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
4. The Parks & Recreation Director requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation
in the amount of $210,000 for the completion of Phase II of this Sherando Park pedestrian/bike
trail. This amount represents proffer funds received. See attached memo, p. 5. The committee
recommends approval. - Approved
Upon a motion by Vice - Chairman Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Lemieux, the Board
approved the above request by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
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Gary A. Lofton Aye
5. The NRADC Superintendent requests a NRADC Fund supplemental appropriation in
the amount of $106,470 These funds are needed to return interest earned on the jail expansion
bond in excess of the IRS allowable amount. See attached memo, p. 6. The committee
recommends approval. - Approved
Upon a motion by Vice - Chairman Ewing, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board
approved the above request by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
6. A request for a General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of $440,300
for unused transportation funding from FY 2009 to FY 2010 has been made. The committee
recommends the establishment of a reserved fund balance subject to appropriation upon need. -
Approved
Upon a motion by Vice - Chairman Ewing, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board
approved the above request by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
7. The Victim Witness Director requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in
the amount of $5,000 which represents additional funds received from the State. No local funds
required. See attached information, p. 7 -8. The committee recommends approval. - Approved
Upon a motion by Vice - Chairman Ewing, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board
approved the above request by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
8. The Finance Committee Chairman will address the FY 2011 budget development.
See attached memo, p. 9.
** *Information Only * **
1. A thank you note was received from First Night Winchester for the FY 2010
contribution. See attached, p. 10.
2. The Finance Director provides September 30, 2009 financial statements. See
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attached, p. 11 -14.
3. The Finance Director provides the Fund 10 Transfer report. See attached, memo, p.
15.
4. The Finance Director provides the Unreserved Fund Balance report. See attached, p.
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PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #05 -09 FOR ROGER
JENKINS FOR A PUBLIC GARAGE WITHOUT BODY REPAIR. THIS
PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 190 BOGGESS LANE, AND IS_ IDENTIFIED
WITH PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 41 -10 -9 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 public garage without body repair. The property is located
at 190 Boggess Lane in the Gainesboro Magisterial District. The property is zoned RA (Rural
Areas) District. He went on to say the proposed use will utilize a pump and haul permit for up to
three (3) years from the date of approval of this conditional use permit. Zoning Administrator
Cheran went on to say the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of this
conditional use permit with the following conditions:
1. All review agency comments and requirements shall be complied with at all times.
2. The applicant will be limited to repairing only five (5) vehicles on site at anytime.
3. Vehicles awaiting repair shall be screened by an opaque fence.
4. Operation is limited to the applicant; no employees.
5. All repair activities shall occur entirely within the enclosed structure.
6. The applicant shall apply for and install an approved septic system within three (3) years
of the approval date of this Conditional Use Permit.
7. This Conditional Use Permit shall be void and will be revoked if condition #6 is not
implemented.
8. Any proposed business sign shall conform to the Cottage Occupation sign requirements
and shall not exceed four (4) square feet in size and five (5) feet in height.
9. The public garage shall only be permitted to operate between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. No Sunday hours of operation are permitted.
10. Any expansion or change of use shall require a new Conditional Use Permit.
11. A 15 -mph speed limit sign shall be posted on Boggess Lane approximately 500 feet from
the entrance. A "Watch for Children" sign shall be posted at the entrance of Boggess
Lane.
12. A "Private Residence — No Trespassing" sign shall be posted at Mr. Jenkins' entrance.
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Chairman Shickle suggested adding the lane name to condition # 12 and then asked about
the pump and haul permit requirement.
Administrator Riley stated it is a condition of the conditional use permit, so approval of
the permit means the pump and haul permit is approved by the Board.
Chairman Shickle asked if the language pertaining to the pump and haul permit should
read the Board approves the use of a pump and haul permit for a period no longer than three
years.
Administrator Riley responded that language could be added to condition #6.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
Russell Cupp, Trustee for Old Bethel United Methodist Church, stated the applicant was
given access by the church to a right -of -way for the purposes of moving hay, equipment, etc. He
went on to say he did not know why the applicant needed to use this lane, if there was access to
the property via Boggess Lane.
Dan Spaugh, Pastor of Old Bethel United Methodist Church, stated that use of the lane
beside the church would create an undue amount of noise. He went on to say he did not see why
the applicants have to have access to their property through the church's property.
Kim Rutledge, Gainesboro District, spoke in support of this application. She believes
the increased traffic on Boggess Lane would exit before it reaches the residences. She went on
to say the amount of traffic allowed is reasonable.
Nancy Jenkins, applicant, advised that Boggess Lane would be used to access the
business.
Stacy Amari, Gainesboro District, stated her main concern is the children that live on
Boggess Lane and the lane is used as a staging area for kids waiting for the school bus. She noted
there was a severe blind spot at the entrance onto Boggess Lane. She went on to say she and her
neighbors have maintained the road for 14 years. She said a road maintenance agreement was
established for residential use. She concluded by saying there were other alternatives for access
and she would like the County to further study alternatives.
There being no further public comments, Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Zoning Administrator Cheran stated Boggess Lane was a private road, but everyone
adjoining it has the right to use the road.
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Nancy Jenkins advised the church allows them to use the cemetery right -of -way during
hay season, but the actual entrance for their property is on Boggess Lane.
Zoning Administrator Cheran advised the entrance to the property was located off of
Boggess Lane. He went on to say the church right -of -way is a private issue that is unrelated to
this application.
Supervisor Lofton asked about the road maintenance agreement.
Mrs. Jenkins responded they did come up with a road maintenance agreement and it has
been signed and recorded.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Supervisor Fisher, the Board approved
Conditional Use Permit #05 -09 with the recommended changes to conditions #6 and #12.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING #12 -07 OF OPE CROSSING
SUBMITTED BY PATTON HARRIS RUST & ASSOCIATES, TO REZONE 70.15
ACRES FROM RA (RURAL AREAS) DISTRICT TO RP (RESIDENTIAL
PERFORMANCE) DISTRICT WITH PROFFERS FOR UP TO 325 SINGLE
FAMILY ATTACHED AND DETACHED RESIDENTIAL UNITS. THE
PROPERTY IS LOCATED SOUTH OF THE EXISTING TERMINUS OF
EDDY'S LANE (ROUTE 820), APPROXIMATELY 2,400 FEET SOUTH OF
ROUTE 7 AND 1,650 FEET WEST OF OPEQUON CREEK, AND IS
IDENTIFIED BY PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 55 -A -210 IN THE
RED BUD MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. - APPROVED
Deputy Director of Planning and Development Michael Ruddy appeared before the
Board regarding this item. He advised this was a proposal to rezone 70 acres from RA (Rural
Areas) District to RP (Residential Performance) District with proffers. The proposed use for this
site will be up to 325 single family attached and single family detached dwelling units. The
property is located in the Red Bud Magisterial District and in the Urban Development Area and
Sewer and Water Service Area. The applicant has proffered a generalized development plan. He
went on to say no building permits will be issued until the Haggerty road improvements are in
place. Deputy Director Ruddy noted a revised set of proffers had been submitted that afternoon,
which addressed the timing issue and increased the monetary proffer per unit to $5,000. He
concluded by saying John Bishop, Deputy Director — Transportation, would discuss the
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transportation issues regarding this application.
Deputy Director — Transportation John Bishop stated this application was recommended
for approval by the Planning Commission. He advised that the applicant addressed some of the
transportation issues. They added bicycle and pedestrian service, the cash proffers were restored,
and the intersection width of the east/west connector road. Deputy Director Bishop noted this
proposal does not implement the County's Eastern Road Plan. He specifically cited the lack of
right -of -way or easement connecting to the Fieldstone Development. He noted another concern
was the road system in Opequon Crossing had been moved up so it will not connect to the
existing Fieldstone road system.
Supervisor Fisher stated he believed the "stub" connection with Fieldstone has nothing to
do with this rezoning. He went on to say the Board might want to review the Eastern Road Plan,
but he felt this connection has nothing to do with this application.
Patrick Sowers, Patton Harris Rust & Associates, appeared before the Board on behalf
of the application. He stated that at the Planning Commission meeting, the applicant's concept
plan showed an off -set in the road system that better aligned with the Fieldstone development;
however, they have held discussions with Fieldstone representatives who told them they have
already sold units to buyers under the premise of a cul -de -sac on that street. He went on to say
Fieldstone representatives could not allow the connection to occur. He noted the applicant did
make provision for the connection and if the Board needs the connection to align then the
applicant would work with staff to make that happen at the master development plan stage. Mr.
Sowers went on to say the cash proffers were increased from $3,000 per unit to $5,000 per unit,
which will provide a monetary contribution of up to $1,285,000 that could be applied to
transportation improvements within Frederick County. He noted this was above and beyond
what was called for by the development impact model. He went on to say Haggerty Boulevard
will be the access for this project and at build out in 2016 the intersection of Haggerty Boulevard
and Route 7 would be level of service B. Mr. Sowers advised the applicant has proffered a 3,000
square foot club house /community center in the development along with a 3,500 square foot
swimming pool. He concluded by saying 34 acres of the adjoining Haggerty property is to be
dedicated to Frederick County Parks & Recreation if the County agrees to accept and maintain
this property.
Supervisor Lemieux asked if the applicant would be open to establishing a "sunrise"
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clause or time table for starting construction, so the county could investigate the possible
changes to the Eastern Road Plan.
Mr. Sowers responded he had not discussed this scenario with his client. He noted the
plan, as shown, accommodates the current Eastern Road Plan. He went on to say the reserve
area would accommodate any change to the Eastern Road Plan.
Chairman Shickle asked if all of the lots were the same size.
Mr. Sowers responded this development contained single family small lot housing types
and were the same size lots as in the Haggerty development. He went on to explain that the
hike/bike trail would go under the proposed Route 37 to connect developments. The intersection
of Haggerty Boulevard and Route 7 would be a level of service B at 55 miles per hour with a
protected left turn.
Jerry Copp, VDOT Resident Engineer, appeared before the Board to answer questions
surrounding the transportation improvements related to this proposal. He noted the traffic impact
analysis for this proposal was redone and VDOT did not have an opportunity to review the work
and respond back to the applicant. He went on to say the inter - parcel connector and new
secondary roads requirements require an inter - parcel connection. He stated the Eastern Road
Plan has been a challenge for the County, VDOT, and the Development Community to try to
implement. With regard to the relocation of Valley Mill Road, Engineer Copp noted the right-
of-way was available, but it had not been proffered to Frederick County. He stated someone is
going to have to purchase that land. He concluded by saying the Fieldstone connection is
probably something that needs to be addressed.
Matt Smith, VDOT, stated the revised proffers have address the reservation issue
regarding the relocation of Valley Mill Road.
Supervisor Lemieux asked if the County could have the applicant change the roads, if
needed, so the County does not have to take them over.
Deputy Director Bishop responded the Board could ask the applicant to meet VDOT
standards.
Supervisor Lemieux asked what Fieldstone could do today to change its plan.
Deputy Director Ruddy responded they could do a number of things because the property
is zoned RP (Residential Performance) District and did not go through a rezoning with proffers.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
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Bill Meyers, Stonewall District, stated if this development is approved then Route 37
would need a $10 -20 million dollar bridge. He stated that in lieu of Route 37 the Board should
look at connecting eastern Frederick County with connector roads like Haggerty Boulevard.
There being no further public comments, Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Supervisor Lemieux asked if the applicant had conference with his client regarding the
sunrise clause.
Mr. Sowers responded that his client agreed with a sunrise clause of two years.
Supervisor Lemieux asked if the applicant would be agreeable to a three year sunrise
clause.
Mr. Sowers responded his client would be agreeable to three years.
Supervisor Lemieux stated the Traffic Impact Analysis did not address how families will
get to their shopping needs. He was concerned about monetary contribution for transportation,
but that has since been addressed. He went on to say the Eastern Road Plan needs to be
revisited. He stated there needs to be a connection into the Fieldstone property and he did not
think it was too late to have the plans changed.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lemieux, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board
approved Rezoning # 12 -07 with the first building permit not to be issued for three years.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING #08 -09 OF HAGGERTY COMMERCIAL
SUBMITTED BY PATTON HARRIS RUST & ASSOCIATES, TO REZONE 4.0
ACRES FROM RP (RESIDENTIAL PERFORMANCE) DISTRICT TO B1
(NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS) DISTRICT, WITH PROFFERS, FOR
COMMERCIAL USES. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED ALONG THE EAST
SIDE OF PROPOSED HAGGERTY BOULEVARD, APPROXIMATELY 2,000
FEET SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF PROPOSED HAGGERTY
BOULEVARD AND ROUTE 7, AND IS IDENTIFIED BY PROPERTY
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 55 -A -212 IN THE RED BUD MAGISTERIAL
DISTRICT. - APPROVED
Deputy Director Michael Ruddy appeared before the Board regarding this item. He
advised this was a proposal to rezone 4.0 acres from RP (Residential Performance) to BI
(Neighborhood Business) District, with proffers, for commercial uses. He noted this is part of the
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Haggerty property open space. The generalized development plan shows one site entrance off of
the spine road. The floor area ratio has been limited to .25. He went on to say no building
permits will be issued until the Haggerty Spine Road is constructed. He noted the applicant has
proffered a rendering of the proposed buildings to be located on this site. Ten parking spaces
will be made available if the adjacent property is used a park. He concluded by saying the
Planning Commission recommended approval.
Supervisor Dove stated he could see no reason why this could not be shops on the ground
floor with residential units above.
Patrick Sowers, Patton Harris Rust & Associates, appeared before the Board to answer
any questions they might have.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
There were no citizen comments.
Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lemieux, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board
approved rezoning #08 -09.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
PU BLIC HEARING - REZONING #09 -09 OF GRAYSTONE CORPORATION OF
VIRGINIA, SUBMITTED BY GREENWAY ENGINEERING, TO REZONE
271.39 ACRES FROM RA (RURAL AREAS) DISTRICT TO M1 (LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT, WITH PROFFERS, FOR OFFICE AND
MANUFACTURING USES. THE PROPERTIES ARE LOCATED ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF REDBUD ROAD (ROUTE 661), THE EAST SIDE OF CSX
RAILROAD, THE WEST SIDE OF MILBURN ROAD (ROUTE 662), AND
SOUTH OF MCCANNS ROAD (ROUTE 838), AND ARE IDENTIFIED BY
PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS 43-A-158,44-A-25, AND 44 -A -26 IN
THE STONEWALL MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (CANCELED)
PUBLIC HEARING - O RDINANCE AMENDMENT — CHAPTER 165 ZONING
ARTICLE VI BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, PART 605
OM (OFFICE - MANUFACTURING PARK) DISTRICT — REVISIONS TO THE
FREDERICK COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL
USES AND NEW DESIGN STANDARDS. - APPROVED
Senior Planner Candice Perkins appeared before the Board regarding this item. She
advised the County received a request to revise portions of the Office- Manufacturing (OM) Park
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Zoning District to add various manufacturing uses, office uses and service uses. The request also
included revisions to the height allowance for office buildings from 60 feet to 90 feet and 70 feet
for automobile parking structures, to allow a height exemption for automated storage facilities
and to increase the FAR froml.0 to 2.0. She concluded by saying the Planning Commission
recommended approval.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
There were no citizen comments.
Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board
approved an ordinance amending Frederick County Code Chapter 165, Zoning, Article II —
Supplementary Use Regulations, Parking, Buffers and Regulations for Specific Uses; Part 201 —
Supplementary Use Regulations, 165- 201.03 Height Limitations; Exceptions; Chapter 165,
Zoning, Article VI — Business and Industrial Zoning Districts, Part 601 — Dimensional and
Intensity Requirements, 165- 601.02 — Dimensional and Intensity Requirements; Chapter 165,
Zoning, Article VI — Business and Industrial Zoning Districts, Part 605 — OM Office-
Manufacturing Park District, 165- 602.02 — Permitted Uses, 165- 605.03 — Secondary or
Accessory Uses, 165- 605.04 — Design Requirements.
WHEREAS, an ordinance to amend Chapter 165, Zoning, Article II — Supplementary Use
Regulations, Parking, Buffers and Regulations for Specific Uses, Part 201 — Supplementary Use
Regulations, 165- 201.03 Height Limitations, Exceptions; Chapter 165, Zoning, Article VI —
Business and Industrial Zoning Districts, Part 601 — Dimensional and Intensity Requirements,
165- 601.02 Dimensional and Intensity Requirements; Chapter 165, Zoning, Article VI —
Business and Industrial Zoning Districts, Part 605 — OM Office - Manufacturing Park District,
165- 605.02 — Permitted Uses, 165 - 605.03 — Secondary or Accessory Uses, and 165- 605.04 —
Design Requirements, was considered by the Planning Commission and the Development
Review and Regulations Committee (DRRC) during their regularly scheduled meetings to
consider revisions to the OM Office - Manufacturing Park District to revise the OM Office -
Manufacturing Park District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Review and Regulations Committee (DRRC) recommended
approval of this amendment on September 24, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this ordinance adoption on
November 4, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on this ordinance adoption on
November 18, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the adoption of this ordinance to
be in the best interest of the public health, safety, welfare, and in good zoning practice;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors that
Chapter 165, Zoning, Article II — Supplementary Use Regulations, Parking, Buffers and
Regulations for Specific Uses, Part 201 — Supplementary Use Regulations, 165- 201.03
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Height Limitations, Exceptions; Chapter 165, Zoning, Article VI — Business and Industrial
Zoning Districts, Part 601 — Dimensional and Intensity Requirements, 165 - 601.02
Dimensional and Intensity Requirements; Chapter 165, Zoning, Article VI, Business and
Industrial Zoning Districts, Part 605 — OM Office- Manufacturing Park District, 165- 605.02
— Permitted Uses, 165 - 605.03 — Secondary or Accessory Uses, and 165- 605.04 — Design
Requirements, is revised.
This amendment is amended as described on the attachment.
ARTICLE VI
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
Part 605 — OM Office - Manufacturing Park District
§165- 605.01. Intent.
Office- Manufacturing (OM) Park District. The intent of this district is to implement the mixed use
industrial /office land use classification of the Comprehensive Policy Plan. The OM Park District is
designed to provide areas for research and development centers, office parks, and minimal impact
industrial and assembly uses. Uses are allowed which do not create noise, smoke, dust or other hazards.
This district shall be located in a campus like atmosphere near major transportation facilities.
§ 165 - 605.02. Permitted Uses. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing 25
Paperboard Containers and Boxes 265
Publishing Industries 27
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing 283
Rubber and Miscellaneous Plastics Manufacturing 30
Excluding uses in italics:
Tires and Inner Tubes 3011
Fabricated Metal Products 34
Industrial and Commercial Machinery 35
And Computer Equipment Manufacturing
Electronics and other Electrical Equipment 36
And Components Manufacturing
Excluding uses in italics:
Storage batteries 3691
Primary batteries 3692
Aircraft and Parts Manufacturing 372
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing 38
Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations 483
Cable and Other Pay Television Services 484
Central Reserve Depository Institutions 601
Savinas Institutions 603
Mortgage Bankers and Brokers 616
Nondepository Credit Institutions 61
Security and Commodity Brokers, 62
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Dealers, Exchanaes, and Services
Insurance Carriers and Services
63 -64
Real Estate
65
Holding and Other Investment Offices
67
Advertisement Agencies
731
Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies
732
Direct Mailina Services
733
Excluding the following:
Photocopving and Duplicating Services
7334
Employment Services
736
Computer Programming, Data Processing, and 737
Other Computer Related Services
News Syndicates 7383
Doctors Offices and Clinics 801 -804
Medical and Dental Laboratories 807
Medical 6aberaterie3 8A7�
Legal Services 81
Engineering, Accounting, Research 87
Management, and Related Services
Public Administration 91 -97
General Business Offices, including corporate, - - - - - --
government or other offices not providing services
to the general public on a regular basis as the
primary use
Business signs
Signs allowed in §165- 201.06B
Freestanding building entrance signs
Multi- tenant complex signs
Electronic Message signs
§ 165 - 605.03. Secondary or Accessory Uses.
The following uses shall be permitted by right in the OM Park District, but only in conjunction with, and
secondary to, a permitted principal use in accordance with section §165- 201.05.
Secondary Uses Standard Industrial
Classification
(SIC)
Insurance Carriers and Services 63-64
Eating and Drinking Places 58
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Except the following:
Restaurants with drive - through uses
Food Services Contractors 5821
Caterers 5821
Mobile Food Services
Drinking Places 5813
Commercial Banks 602
Credit Unions 606
Foreign Banks 608
Depository Banking Related Uses 609
Except the following:
Check cashing agencies 6099
Money order issuance 6099
Travele check issuance 6099
Photocopyina and Duplicatina Services 7334
Office Machinery and Equipment 7359
Rental and Leasing
Physical Fitness Facilities for employees 7991
Child Day Care Services 8351
Office Machine Repair and Maintenance 7629
Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services
721
Except the following:
Linen supply
7213
Dry Cleaning Plants
7216
Industrial launderers
7218
§ 165 - 605.04. Design Requirements.
A. Minimum Size. No OM Park District rezoning shall be approved for less than ten (10) contiguous
acres.
(1) There shall be no minimum lot size.
(2) There shall be no minimum lot width or depth.
B. Development Standards. The following standards shall apply in the OM Park District.
(1) This district shall be planned and developed with a harmonious coordination of uses,
architectural styles, landscaping, parking, signs and outdoor lighting.
(2) This district shall be developed with a campus like atmosphere and near major
transportation facilities.
(3) Any building shall be faced on all sides facing road right -of -ways with durable, attractive,
high quality materials, comparable to clay brick, stone, wood, architectural concrete
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masonry unit (e.g., regal stone, split face, precision, ground face) or precast concrete
panels.
(4) Loading docks or loading entrances shall be blocked from view from public streets, by
utilizing board -on -board fencing, masonry walls, or evergreen tree plantings.
(5) Outdoor storage shall be prohibited.
(6) All OM Park districts shall have access to a state road.
C. The maximum structural height for office buildings shall not exceed 90 feet; the height for all
other uses shall be regulated by § 165- 601.02 and § 165- 201.03.
D. The maximum structural height for automobile parking structures shall not exceed 70 feet.
§ 165 - 601.02 Dimensional and intensity requirements
The following table describes the dimensional and intensity requirements for the business and industrial
districts:
Article II
SUPPLEMENTARY USE REGULATIONS, PARKING, BUFFERS,
AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES
Part 201— Supplementary Use Regulations
§ 165 - 201.03 Height limitations; exceptions.
B. Exceptions to height requirements.
(4) Automated storage facilities in the OM, M1 and M2 Zoning Districts shall be exempt from the
maximum height requirement. This exemption shall be granted only when the facility is provided
with full sprinkling for fire protection according to the specifications of applicable codes. Such
exemptions shall be approved by the Frederick County Fire Marshal. In no case shall the height of
these facilities exceed 100 feet in height.
This ordinance shall be in effect on the day of adoption.
Passed this 18` day of November, 2009 by the following recorded vote:
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District
Requirement
B1
B2
B3
OM
M1
M2
Front yard setback on primary or arterial
highways (feet)
50
50
50
50
75
75
Front yard setback on collector or minor
streets (feet)
35
35
35
35
75
75
Side yard setbacks (feet)
-
-
15
15
25
25
Rear yard setbacks (feet)
-
-
15
15
25
25
Floor area to lot area ratio (FAR)
0.3
1.0
1.0
40
2.0
1.0
1.0
Minimum landscaped area (percentage of
lot area)
35
15
25
15
25
15
Maximum height (feet)
35
35
35
60
60
60
Article II
SUPPLEMENTARY USE REGULATIONS, PARKING, BUFFERS,
AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES
Part 201— Supplementary Use Regulations
§ 165 - 201.03 Height limitations; exceptions.
B. Exceptions to height requirements.
(4) Automated storage facilities in the OM, M1 and M2 Zoning Districts shall be exempt from the
maximum height requirement. This exemption shall be granted only when the facility is provided
with full sprinkling for fire protection according to the specifications of applicable codes. Such
exemptions shall be approved by the Frederick County Fire Marshal. In no case shall the height of
these facilities exceed 100 feet in height.
This ordinance shall be in effect on the day of adoption.
Passed this 18` day of November, 2009 by the following recorded vote:
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Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE AMENDMENT — CHAPTER 165 ZONING
ARTICLE VI BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, PART 606
M1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; AND ARTICLE II REGULATIONS FOR
SPECIFIC USES; ARITICLE I DEFINITIONS — REVISIONS TO THE
FREDERICK COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE COMMERCIAL
RECREATION (INDOOR) AS A PERMITTED USE, INCLUDE ADDITIONAL
REGULATIONS FOR THE USE AND A REVISED DEFINITION. - DENIED
Senior Planner Candice Perkins appeared before the Board regarding this item. She
advised the County received a request to include Commercial Recreation Operated Indoor to the
permitted uses in the M1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District. This use is currently permitted in the
B2 (Business General) and the B3 (Industrial Transition) Districts. The requested recreation is
for a dog training program; however, this ordinance amendment would be applicable to all types
of commercial recreation. She went on to say design standards have been included for this use
when established in the MI District, which address patron parking and safety, along with
regulations when this use is developed in a master - planned industrial park. She noted a revised
definition was also included in this proposal. She concluded by saying the Planning Commission
recommended approval.
Chairman Shickle asked why this proposal was not limited to only indoor dog training.
Senior Planner Perkins responded if the Board chooses the uses can be limited to that one
particular use.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
There were no citizen comments.
Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Supervisor DeHaven moved to approve the ordinance amending the Frederick County
Code Chapter 165, Zoning, Article IV — Business and Industrial Zoning Districts, Part 606 — M1
Light Industrial District, 165- 606.02 — Allowable Uses; Chapter 165, Zoning, Article II —
Supplementary Use Regulations, Parking, Buffers and Regulations for Specific Uses, Part 204 —
Additional Regulations for Specific Uses, 165- 204.24 Commercial Recreation, Indoor; Chapter
165, Zoning, Article I — General Provisions, Amendment and Conditional Use Permits, Part 101
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— General Provisions, 165- 101.02 — Definitions & Word Usage. The motion was seconded by
Supervisor Lofton.
Supervisor Fisher stated this mix did not belong in the M1 district and he did not believe
this was a good use for industrial buildings and could not support it.
Supervisor Lofton stated this use is market driven and he did not believe people would
lease out their buildings for this use.
Chairman Shickle stated he could not support this amendment; however, he could support
allowing only indoor dog training due to the economic times.
The above motion was denied by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Nay
Bill M. Ewing
Nay
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Nay
Philip A. Lemieux
Nay
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
Supervisor Lofton recommended the ordinance be approved limiting the use to indoor
dog training.
County Attorney Roderick Williams stated there were a number of other changes that
needed to be made to this ordinance such as revising the definition of indoor commercial
recreation.
Chairman Shickle stated the ordinance would need to be brought back to the Board and
he would leave it up to the interested parties to bring back a more narrowly focused ordinance.
OTHER PLANNING ITEMS
SUBDIVISION WAIVER REQUEST #04 -09 OF BONNIE TRIPLETT —
APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
This was a request to subdivide 6.157 acres into two parcels of 2.0 acres and 4.157 acres
for a family division. The property is located at 1065 Airport Road in the Shawnee Magisterial
District.
This item was approved under the consent agenda.
REQUEST TO EXTEND WATER SERVICE OUTSIDE OF THE SEWER AND
WATER SERVICE AREA (SWSA), RONALD HOWSER PROPERTY IN
STEPHENSON — (RESOLUTION #038 -09) - APPROVED
Planning Director Eric Lawrence appeared before the Board regarding this item. He
advised that staff received a request to enable an existing residence to gain access to a public
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water line located within their front yard. The residence is located outside of the Sewer and
Water Service Area (SWSA) and is by policy not permitted to access this public water. Director
Lawrence noted this request to tap into the existing water line of the property can be sponsored
by a board member and this particular application has board member sponsorship.
Chairman Shickle stated this request troubles him because there is no record of the other
properties getting permission to connect to this service outside of the Sewer and Water Service
Area.
Supervisor DeHaven stated the fact that these lines are here at all has to do with water
concerns in the area.
Chairman Shickle went on to say if a record exists then this one could be added, but if
there is no record then they all should be added.
Supervisor Fisher advised the Sanitation Authority made an offer to the current property
owner, but she declined.
Supervisor DeHaven stated if the Board is protecting policies it has been implementing
then he understands that.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Fisher, the Board
approved the resolution granting the extension of water service outside of the SWSA to serve the
existing residence at 344 Gun Club Road and that staff expand this resolution to include other
properties and bring it back when they are ready to address other properties expanded it *e
WHEREAS, Mr. Ronald Howser, property owner, wishes to connect his existing two
bedroom residence at 344 Gun Club Road, identified by Property Identification Number 44 -A-
197, to the public water system; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Sanitation Authority (FCSA) has maintained a water
line on the subject property and provided water service to 13 residences adjacent to the subject
property, since prior to 1992; and
WHEREAS, the request for extension of water service would only serve the existing two
bedroom residence located at 344 Gun Club Road; and
WHEREAS, this extension of water service outside of the SWSA request was sponsored
and presented to the Board of Supervisors by the Stonewall Magisterial District Supervisor on
this day; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the Board of Supervisors authorizes the
extension of water service outside of the SWSA to serve the existing residence at 344 Gun Club
Road.
Passed this 18 day of November, 2009 by the following recorded vote:
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Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
DISCUSSION — ROCK HARBOR AMENDMENT TO THE ROUND HILL LAND
USE PLAN — (RESOLUTION #039 -09) - NOT SENT FORWARD FOR PUBLIC
HEARING
Deputy Planning Director Michael Ruddy appeared before the Board regarding this item.
He advised this was a request to include the 260 acre Rock Harbor Golf Course in the Sewer and
Water Service Area. Proposed uses in this area would include: conference center; extended stay
resort; commercial uses; and accessory residential uses. He stated this amendment was being
presented to the Board as a discussion item. He went on to say staff was seeking Board input
regarding:
- Specificity with the balance of land uses;
- Modification of the SWSA boundary;
- Inclusion of the Robinson property; and
- Action on the resolution of support to forward this item to public hearing.
Supervisor DeHaven stated he was concerned about the size of the acreage because we
have added a lot of acreage with intense uses. He went on to say we need to be able to evaluate
the size of the facilities needed to handle this type of development.
Supervisor Lofton hoped this would be more of a concept that could be used in other
parts of Frederick County.
Deputy Director Ruddy responded this proposal was intended to modify the existing
Round Hill Land Use Plan. The concept could be made broader, but it would still apply to the
Round Hill Land Use Plan.
Chairman Shickle expressed concerns with the proposal and especially the expansion of
the Sewer and Water Service Area. He wanted to know why the Board would expand the SWSA
now if there were other things that needed to happen before this development could be
accommodated. He wanted to know how the Board and the developer each get the assurances
and securities they need regarding the future of this proposal. He did not want to create a
scenario where the Board might be laying the ground work for something the County would not
want to see developed on this site and he wanted the developer to be assured that he could do
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what he intended on this site in the future.
Deputy Director Ruddy suggested creating zoning text which requires a connection to
public water and sewer.
Chairman Shickle stated he was not ready to send it to public hearing right now and if
there was a sewer and water service area expansion involved, he could not get there this evening.
Deputy Director Ruddy cited the third paragraph on page three of the text which states
"It is essential to ensure that the infrastructure and the necessary community facilities are
provided in a timely and coordinated manner in order to enable the successful implementation of
the land use plan. Rezoning to the new district should not be allowed prior to the availability of
public water and sewer, or alternately, future rezoning should provide for water and sewer with
a clear expectation that the infrastructure, or agreements to develop the infrastructure, is in
place to ensure the appropriate infrastructure is provided commensurate with the development of
projects. " He noted this language is in the Comprehensive Plan today. In addition, he cited
Alternative 2 under SWSA Boundary on page 4, which states "The SWSA boundary shall not be
modified at the time of the approval of this land use plan. In the future, the SWSA boundary may
be modified consistent with the land use designations of the Study, and ultimately up to the
potential locations of the SWSA identified by the study, only with the approval of the Board of
Supervisors and only when it has been demonstrated that the necessary sewer and water
infrastructure is available. "
Supervisor Dove stated the language should be crafted for this project only.
Supervisor DeHaven stated he would like to see staff refine this plan addressing the
Board's concerns and bring it back for review. He went on to say there are areas in the County
that have been land use planned, but there is no SWSA movement because the capacity is not
there.
Supervisor Fisher stated he had similar issues with capacity, infrastructure, etc. He went
on to say he would like more detail from the Frederick County Sanitation Authority.
Supervisor Lofton moved to direct the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing
regarding the Comprehensive Policy Plan amendment of Rock Harbor to the Round Hill Land
Use Plan. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Dove.
Supervisor Fisher stated he would like to get additional information about projected
expansion plans and timing of these improvements.
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The above motion was denied by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Nay
Bill M. Ewing
Nay
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Nay
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Nay
Philip A. Lemieux
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
ROAD RESOLUTION ( #040 -09) — HUNTING RIDGE ESTATES
WHEREAS, the streets described on the attached 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 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 unrestricted right -of-
way, as described, and any necessary easements for cuts, fills 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.
Board:
BOARD LIAISON REPORTS
There were no Board liaison reports.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Chieko McDowell, Stonewall District, presented and read the following statement to the
"I would like to offer my personal views regarding the county's annual assessment of $60 1year
for all current Star Fort Subdivision property owners, and to ask, several questions.
I would like to ask the supervisors what criteria they used to decide to tax Star Fort residents
from 2006 to 2009 and to whom the tax would apply?
Is this $60 1year tax only for current homeowners or is it for any one who owned Star Fort
property during 2006 to 2009, even though they no longer live at Star Fort subdivision?
I myself know that more than one property owner has moved out during the 2006 -2009 period.
Some moved within Frederick County or to a different part of Virginia. Some moved out of state
or out of the country. If the county government did not or will not collect $60 1tax from former
owners who lived at Star Fort after 2005, isn't that double standard?
What is the residents' role in spending the revenues from this tax? Are we able to participate in
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discussion of how, when and how much of it will be on upkeep of the Star Fort property?
In addition, the County and Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation have prohibited Star
Fort residents access to the property even though we are taxed for its upkeep.
I do not think the current arrangement mandated by the county is fair. Therefore, 1 respectfully
request that you review this issue and take what action you can to address Star Fort resident's
concerns.
Chairman Shickle advised the Board would respond to her questions in writing since she
gave the Board the courtesy of putting her questions and concerns in writing.
Sortis Pappas, Gainesboro District, addressed the Board regarding the PATH power line.
He stated that tonight was the night for the County to do something and the Board could form a
solid front against PATH. He reminded the Board of the public hearing tomorrow night in
Lovettsville, VA and that SCC staff has asked for a dismissal of the case.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Supervisor Dove stated he was glad to have citizens still fighting PATH and he hoped
this would inspire Frederick County citizens who have not been active.
ADJOURN
UPON A MOTION BY SUPERVISOR DOVE, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR
FISHER, THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THIS
BOARD, THIS MEETING IS HEREBY ADJOURNED. (9:00 P.M.)
Richard C. Shickle
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
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J . Riley, Jr.
Clerk, Board of Supervisors
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Jay El Tib�s
Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors
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