HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 13 2012 Regular Meeting MinutesA Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors was held on
Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 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; Christopher E. Collins; Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.; Bill M.
Ewing; Gene E. Fisher; Gary A. Lofton; and Ross P. Spicer.
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
Frederick County Board of Supervisors convened in closed session pursuant to Virginia Code
§2.2 -3711 A (1) to discuss personnel matters, specifically, the annual evaluation of the County
Administrator and §2.2 -3711 A (7), for consultation with legal counsel and/or briefings by staff
pertaining to a litigation matter that has been specifically threatened and which requires the
provision of legal advice by legal counsel, where consultation or briefing in an open meeting
would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the county.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION
Upon a motion by Vice - Chairman Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Lofton, the Board
came out of closed session and reconvened in Regular Session.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
Upon a motion by Vice - Chairman Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Fisher, the Board
certified that to the best of each board member's knowledge the Board discussed only legal and
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personnel matters, pursuant to Virginia Code §2.2 -3711 A (1) personnel matters, specifically, the
annual evaluation of the County Administrator and §2.2 -3711 A (7), for consultation with legal
counsel and /or briefings by staff pertaining to a litigation matter that has been specifically
threatened and which requires the provision of legal advice by legal counsel, where consultation
or briefing in an open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the
county.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
CERTIFICATION OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S EVALUATION -
APPROVED
Upon a motion by Vice - Chairman Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Lofton, the Board
certified the annual evaluation of the County -Administrator.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
INVOCATION
Supervisor Lofton delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice - Chairman Ewing led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA - APPROVED
County Administrator John R. Riley, Jr. advised he had no additions or changes to the
agenda.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Spicer, the Board
approved the agenda by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
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Gene E. Fisher Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVED
Administrator Riley offered the following item for the Board's consideration under
consent agenda:
- Road Resolution --- Lamp Estates — Tab U.
Upon a motion by Vice - Chairman Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Collins, the Board
approved the consent agenda by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Caleb A. Kershner, Esquire, Simms Showers, LLC, appeared before the Board on
behalf of his clients, the deputies identified in the suit against Frederick County, to address the
resolution before the Board regarding the claim asserted by "Northern Virginia Police
Benevolent Association ". He stated he was surprised at the resolution as currently presented.
He advised his clients were seeking resolution for back pay due. He explained that a claim letter
was sent to the County on April 9, 2012. He noted the statements in the resolution that the
Police Benevolent Association is not a Virginia agency were not correct. The Association is a
non - profit organization that is active in Virginia. The resolution further stated the letter to the
Board does not name parties, but a suit was filed naming all 60 deputies. The filing does comply
with Virginia Code 15.2 -1253. He went on to say he was putting the Board on notice that they
are a party to the lawsuit and have been named in a cross claim filed by the Sheriff He
concluded by asking the Board to reconsider the resolution.
Isaiah Kehle, Stonewall District, addressed the Board regarding the proposed removal of
benefits for future county employees. He noted currently Frederick County pays 100% of the
cost of insurance for retirees, with 30 years of service with Frederick County, until they are
eligible for Medicare at age 65. This benefit was attractive to county employees. He asked the
Board to reconsider elimination of this benefit, as it would make recruitment of good candidates
difficult. He went on to say that services would be affected because employees would use
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Frederick County as a stepping stone for other localities. He concluded by asking the Board to
continue providing decent pay and benefits.
Sean McGowan, Executive Director of the Virginia Police Benevolent Association, Inc.,
appeared before the Board to speak about the Virginia Police Benevolent Association. He noted
this group was affiliated with the Southern States Police Benevolent Association, Inc., which is a
30,000 member organization. He advised the Virginia chapter was a semi - autonomous 501c5
organization. He noted that he was also a lobbyist for the group and had lobbied the General
Assembly to give police officers the right to collectively bargain. He went on to say paragraph 5
of the resolution implies the group's activities are illegal, but they are not. The organization has
been around for 25 years and is an over $5 million company. He concluded by saying the
resolution should be rejected based on inaccuracies.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
There were no Board of Supervisors' comments.
MINUTES - APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Vice - Chairman Ewing, the Board
approved the minutes from the May 10, 2012 work session by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Supervisor Spicer, the Board
approved the minutes from the May 23, 2012 regular meeting by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
COUNTY OFFICIALS
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AWARD FOR JUNE 2012 - RESOLUTION
4063 -121. - APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Supervisor Fisher, the Board approved
Diane E. Lockhart as Employee of the Month for June 2012.
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WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors recognizes that the County's
employees are a most important resource; and
WHEREAS, on September 9, 1992, the Board of Supervisors approved a resolution
which established the Employee of the Month award candidates for the award may be nominated
by any County employee; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors selects one employee from those nominated,
based on the merits of outstanding performance and productivity, positive job attitude and other
noteworthy contributions to their department and to the County; and
WHEREAS, Diane E. Lockhart, who serves as Assistant Registrar with the Voter
Registrar's Office, was nominated for Employee of the Month; and
WHEREAS, Diane E. Lockhart is being awarded employee of the month for being a
very conscientious Assistant Registrar. Ms. Lockhart has initiated several office procedures and
processing methods of voter registrations, transfers, death notices, felony convictions, and
mentally incapacitate notices that have made the office more efficient and has allowed them to
better serve the citizens of Frederick County. She has always treated everyone she comes in
contact with in a professional, caring, and considerate manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors this 13 day of June, 2012 that Diane E. Lockhart is hereby recognized as the
Frederick County Employee of the Month for June 2012; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board. of Supervisors extends its gratitude to
Diane E. Lockhart for her outstanding performance and dedicated service and wishes her
continued success in future endeavors; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Diane E. Lockhart is hereby entitled to all of the
rights and privileges associated with this award.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
HISTORIC PLAQUE PRESENTATION — WHITE HALL UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH - PRESENTED
Planning Director Eric Lawrence appeared before the Board regarding this item. He
advised the Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) unanimously approved a Historic
Plaque Designation application for the White Hall United Methodist Church located at 3625
Apple Pie Ridge Road. This is one of the few surviving early 19 century churches and the
oldest in Frederick County.
Chairman Shickle presented representatives from the White Hall Methodist Church with
the historic plaque.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
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ATIVES
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT MODEL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE - APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Supervisor Spicer, the Board
reappointed Stephen Pettler and J.P. Carr as Top of Virginia Building Association
representatives to the Development Impact Model Oversight Committee. This is a one year
appointment, said term to expire June 28, 2013.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
REAPPOINTMENT OF CHARITY N. THOMAS TO THE SHAWNEELAND
SANITARY DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE - APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Vice - Chairman Ewing, the Board
reappointed Charity N. Thomas to the Shawneeland Sanitary District Advisory Committee. This
is a two year appointment, said term to expire July 23, 2014.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
RESOLUTION (#064 -12) OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD --
LOCAL GOVERNING BODY CONCURRENCE WITH SCHOOL DIVISION
ELECTING TO PAY THE VRS BOARD CERTIFIED RATE - APPROVED
Administrator Riley advised the Frederick County School Board requests Board of
Supervisors act on the VRS resolution for their second and smaller group rate. The School
Board is electing to pay the VRS Board - certified rate for these employees.
Upon a motion by Vice - Chairman Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Fisher, the Board
approved the resolution titled:
LOCAL GOVERNING BODY CONCURRENCE WITH SCHOOL DIVISION
ELECTING TO PAY THE VRS BOARD - CERTIFIED RATE
(In accordance with the 2012 Appropriation Act Item 468(1-1))
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Frederick does hereby acknowledge that the
Frederick County School Board 55634 has made the election for its contribution rate to be based
on the employer contribution rates certified by the Virginia Retirement System Board of Trustees
pursuant to Virginia Code § 51.1- 145(I) resulting from the June 30, 2011, actuarial value of
assets and liabilities (the "Certified Rate "); and
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that the County of Frederick does hereby certify to the
Virginia Retirement System Board of Trustees that it concurs with the election of the Frederick
County School Board 55634 to pay the Certified Rate, as required by Item 468(H) of the 2012
Appropriation Act; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the officers of the County of Frederick are hereby authorized and
directed in the name of the Frederick County School Board 55634 to execute any required
contract to carry out the provisions of this resolution. In execution of any such contract which
may be required, the seal of the County of Frederick, as appropriate, shall be affixed and attested
by the Clerk.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
RESOLUTION (4065 -12) REGARDING CLAIM BY CURRENT AND FORMER
FIRE AND RESCUE EMPLOYEES - APPROVED
County Attorney Rod Williams advised the County received a claim on March 27, 2012
on behalf of 48 current or former members of the Fire and Rescue Department. Staff is
recommending approval of this claim to the extent of a payout of $96,000. This settlement is
contingent upon the parties entering into a release of claim. He then read the following
resolution;
WHEREAS, the Board has received, pursuant to the provisions of Virginia Code §§
15.2 -1243 et seq., notice of a claim (the "Claim "), dated March 27, 2012, and as subsequently
amended on March 28, 2012 and April 24, 2012, asserted by 48 current and former employees of
the County's Fire & Rescue Department (the "Claimants "); and
WHEREAS, the Claimants assert they are entitled to certain compensation, damages,
and attorneys' fees, collectively in an amount that would exceed $96,000.00, pursuant to the
provisions of Virginia Code § § 9.1 700 et seq. ; and
WHEREAS, County staff, including the County Attorney, and the County's retained
counsel have reviewed the form and substance of the Claim and have investigated the factual and
legal bases for the Claim and have advised the Board regarding the same; and
WHEREAS, based upon the foregoing, the Board finds that approval of the Claim in the
amount of $96,000.00, and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, is justified and
appropriate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves the Claim in the
amount of $96,000.00, provided, however, that each individual Claimant shall execute a release
of any and all claims arising out of the same transactions and occurrences set forth in the Claim
and that the County shall not make payment to or on behalf of an individual Claimant until such
Claimant has so executed his respective individual release; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that County Administrator, the County Attorney, and
such other appropriate County staff are authorized to take such actions and execute such
documents as are necessary and proper to fulfill the intent of this Resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, to the extent that the Claim seeks recovery
beyond that herein approved, the Board accordingly otherwise denies the Claim.
ADOPTED this 13` day of June, 2012.
Supervisor Spicer asked if the $96,000.00 amount was arrived at and agreed to by the
Fire and Rescue employees.
County Attorney Williams responded yes.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Spicer, seconded by Supervisor Collins, the Board
approved the resolution as read.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
RESOLUTION #066 -12 REGARDING CLAIM BY "NORTHERN VIRGINIA
POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION" - APPROVED
Administrator Riley advised the claim before the Board this evening, with reference to
the Northern Virginia Police Benevolent Association, is not in proper legal form. Because of
this flawed claim, the Board cannot act upon said claim other than to deny it. It is not the desire
of the County to take an adversarial role in these proceedings and would therefore strongly
encourage the claimants to correct their claim and properly submit it to the Board at its next
regularly scheduled meeting in order for the parties to meet and hopefully resolve this matter to
the satisfaction of all parties.
County Attorney Williams read the following resolution with the addition of the ninth
whereas paragraph:
WHEREAS, the Board has received, pursuant to the provision of Virginia Code §§15.2-
1243 et seq., notice (the "Notice ") of a claim, dated April 9, 2012, asserted by the "Northern
Virginia Police Benevolent Association", the Notice purportedly being given on behalf of
unnamed deputies of the County's Sheriff, and
WHEREAS, the "Northern Virginia Police Benevolent Association" is not an entity
organized under Virginia law or authorized under Virginia law to conduct business in Virginia;
and
WHEREAS, the County has no privity of relationship with the "Northern Virginia Police
Benevolent Association ", and
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WHEREAS, the "Northern Virginia Police Benevolent Association ", in the Notice
purports to assert a claim relating to employment matters involving unnamed deputies of the
County's Sheriff; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Code § 40.1 -57.2, in keeping with the Commonwealth's long-
standing, strong, and sound public policy as a Right To Work State, expressly and unequivocally
prohibits this County, the Commonwealth, and any and all counties, cities, towns, municipalities,
and government officers in Virginia from recognizing any "labor union" or other "employee
association" as a bargaining agent of any public officers or employees, or from collectively
bargaining or entering into any collective bargaining contract with any such "union" or
"association" or its agents with respect to any matter relating to such public officers or
employees or their employment or service; and
WHEREAS, accordingly, any action by the "Northern Virginia Police Benevolent
Association" can be and is of no legal effect with respect to any aspect of the employment or
service of any deputies of the County's Sheriff, including to assert a claim on their respective
behalves; and
WHEREAS, further, the Notice does not identify the deputies on whose behalf the
Notice is purportedly given, so as to enable the County to investigate the factual and legal bases
of any claim such persons may contend they have; and
WHEREAS, further, under the mandate of Article V11, Section 4 of the Constitution of
Virginia, the Sheriff is a Constitutional Officer with legal status separate from that of the County
and the Board of Supervisors; but
WHEREAS, the Board nonetheless further encourages those individuals having claims
to submit such claims to the Board so that the Board may act on such claims.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby disallows any claim
by the "Northern Virginia Police Benevolent Association ".
ADOPTED this 13� day of June, 2012.
Supervisor Spicer stated the comments by Mr. McGowan and Mr. Kershner caused him
some concern about whether or not to act on the resolution tonight or postpone action. He went
on to say the issue is to clearly identify the legal parties, because the Board wants to resolve this
issue equitably and fairly with the claimants. He concluded by saying that in light of the
comments, he would like to postpone action.
Chairman Shickle asked County Attorney Williams if anything that had been said this
evening changed his opinion.
County Attorney Williams responded he did not think the Board had any authority to act
on anything beyond denial of the claim. He concluded by saying he believed the resolution was
in proper form.
Supervisor Spicer moved to postpone action until the next Board of Supervisors'
meeting.
The motion died due to the lack of a second.
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Supervisor DeHaven stated the Board has a firm desire to settle this issue with the
employees.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Fisher, the Board
approved the resolution as read.
Supervisor Fisher agreed there was a desire to settle.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Nay
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
Supervisor Lofton stated he was seeing and hearing a divide in legal interpretation. He
wanted to settle this matter, but must take the side of the county attorney. He concluded by
saying he would like to see the claims submitted in proper form.
Supervisor Collins thought the matter could be settled. He noted the first sentence in the
claim letter stated the claim was being filed on behalf of the Northern Virginia Police Benevolent
Association. He went on to say from the materials distributed, it looked like only individuals
could join the association, not departments. He concluded by saying he supported the motion,
but still urged the parties to settle this matter.
Supervisor Spicer stated he heard a common theme among the board's comments and he
had a deep hope and confidence these issues could be resolved. He went on to say the Board is
mindful of the objections under the law and would adhere.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Spicer, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board
expressed a deep hope and confidence this matter could be settled.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
COMMITTEE REPORTS
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED
The HR Committee met in the First Floor Conference Room at 107 North Kent Street on
Friday, June 1, 2012, at 8:00 a.m. Committee members present were: Ross Spicer, Dorrie
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Green, and Phil Farley. Committee members absent were: Bill Ewing, Chris Collins, and Sharon
Gromling. Also present were: County Administrator John R. Riley, Jr., Assistant County
Administrator Kris Tierney, Planning Director Eric Lawrence, Finance Director Cheryl Shiffler,
County Attorney Rod Williams, Commissioner of the Revenue Ellen Murphy, Sheriff's Captain
John Heflin, NRADC Superintendent Bruce Conover, and Sarah Greenhalgh, The Winchester
Star. The following items were discussed:
** *Items Requiring Action * **
1. Recommendation to Approve Policy Change.
The Committee recommended approval to proposed policy change that will eliminate
retiree healthcare for new employees hired on or after July 1, 2012. Mr. Philip Farley made the
motion and Supervisor Spicer seconded it. (Attachment 1)
Upon a motion by Supervisor Spicer, seconded by Supervisor Collins, the Board
approved the elimination of retiree healthcare for new employees hired after July 1, 2012. This
proposal would not affect current employee benefits.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
2. Approval of the Employee of the Month Award
The Committee recommends approval to award Diane Lockhart the Employee of the Month for
June 2012. (Attachment 2)
** *Items Not Requiring Action * **
1. Committee was provided updated salary scales for information only.
Due to legislation changes from the 2012 General Assembly regarding employee contributions
and mandated salary adjustments, the HR Director provided updated salary ranges. (Attachment
3)
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
The next meeting will be held on Friday, July 6, 2012 at 8:00 a.m.
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT MODEL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE REPORT -
APPROVED
The Development Impact Model — Oversight Committee (DIM -OC) met on Tuesday,
June 5 2012 at 8:00 AM.
Members Present
J.P. Carr
Dr. John Lamanna
Gary Lofton
Brian Madagan
H. Paige Manuel
Stephen Pettler
Members Absent
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Ross Spicer
Roger Thomas
Kris Tierney
Al Orndorff, Patrick Barker, and Eric Lawrence were present.
** *Item Requiring Action * **
The DIM -OC reviewed the critical inputs for the Annual Update of the Development
Impact Model (DIM). The inputs are essential in order to maintain an updated DIM. It is
important to note that the DIM is a planning tool which projects anticipated operational and
capital facility costs associated with land use planning, although the DIM is also commonly
referenced as the model utilized to project the capital facility costs associated with development
and rezoning proposals.
Upon approval of the DIM -OC's recommendation, staff will use the updated model in the
consideration of land use planning analysis and for future rezoning petitions. The critical input
spreadsheet (Attachment #1) and resulting projected capital facilities costs (Attachment #2) are
Attached for your information.
Upon utilizing the critical input updated figures, the DIM projects the following impacts
on the County's capital facilities:
Single Family Dwelling Unit
Town Horne Dwelling Unit
Apartment Dwelling Unit
By majority vote, the Dl'M OC recommends the use of the critical inputs, and for their
incorporation into the model.
Upon a motion by .Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Supervisor Collins, the Board
approved the use of the new critical inputs and their incorporation into the Development Impact
Model.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
NEW
FY2012
FY2013
$17,134
$18,507
$12,135
$12,354
$ 8,633
$ 9,983
By majority vote, the Dl'M OC recommends the use of the critical inputs, and for their
incorporation into the model.
Upon a motion by .Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Supervisor Collins, the Board
approved the use of the new critical inputs and their incorporation into the Development Impact
Model.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
** *Informational Purposes Only * **
School Value Policy clarification: Utilize adopted CIP figures, or project bids /contract
awards that are less than six months old.
Background: The DIM utilizes capital facility costs that were part of the most recently
adopted County Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). The discussion noted that sometimes
these costs may not be the most accurate, since initial efforts in generating the CIP cost
estimates begin in the summer, yet are not adopted into the CIP until the following spring
(potential nine month old data). The DIM-OC agreed that if more recent cost
information, such as a project bid/contract award that is less than six months old is
available, it would be appropriate to utilize this more accurate cost information in the
DIM. Utilizing the average costs from the three lowest bids for FY 13 on a project plus
CPI is the preferred method of the DIM -OC to address school values. Unfortunately, the
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bid figures are unavailable at this time due to the fact the projects' bids are three years
old and not maintained. In terms of school costs, construction contract awards (values)
documented with the Virginia Department of Education were utilized as guidance in
determining appropriate school construction costs for Frederick County.
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING - OUTDOOR FESTIVAL PERMIT RE UEST OF JOSHUA
NELSON — "APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN JAM." PURSUANT TO THE
FREDERICK COUNTY.. CODE CHAPTER 86 FESTIVALS• SECTION .86 -3
PERMIT RE UIRED• APPLICATION• ISSUANCE. OR DENIAL; FEE; FOR AN
OUTDOOR FESTIVAL PERMIT. FESTIVAL TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY
AUGUST 17 2012 FROM 12:00 NOON THRU 12:00 NOON SUNDAY AUGUST
19 2012 ON THE GROUNDS OF THE COVE CAMPGROUND 980 COVE
ROAD GORE VIRGINIA. PROPERTY OWNED BY ALEXANDER W. K.
MCDOWELL AND MCDOWELL FAMILY, LLC. - APPROVED
Administrator Riley advised this - was an application for an outdoor festival permit for
"Appalachian Mountain Jam ". The event will be held Friday, August 17, 2012 through Sunday,
August 19, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the grounds of The Cove Campground, 980
Cove Road.
Joshua Nelson, applicant, appeared before the Board on behalf of this event. He enjoyed
music and wanted to make this festival a nice environment. He concluded by saying he was
trying to do something positive with music.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
There were no public comments.
Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Spicer, seconded by Supervisor Collins, the Board
approved the outdoor festival permit for "Appalachian Mountain Jam ".
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE 2012 -2013 FISCAL
YEAR BUDGET — PURSUAN T TO SECTION 15.2 -2507 OF THE CODE OF
VIRGINIA, 1950 AS AMENDED, THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILL HOLD
A PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 -2013 BUDGET TO
REFLECT: SCHOOL CONSOLIDATED SERVICES FUND SUPPLEMENTAL
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APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,700,000. THIS AMOUNT IS THE
ESTIMATED DOLLAR VOLUME OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE
FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TRANSPORTATION FACILITY
FOR THE PROVISION OF VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE
SCHOOL DIVISION'S FLEET. NO LOCAL FUNDS ARE REQUIRED AS FUND
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REVENUES ARE GENERATED FROM BILLING OF SERVICES. —
(RESOLUTION #067-12 ) - APPROVED
Administrator Riley advised this was a proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2012-
2013 budget to reflect a School Consolidated Services Fund supplemental appropriation in the
amount of $2,700,000. This amount reflects the estimated dollar volume of services provided by
the Frederick County Public Schools Transportation Facility for the provision of vehicle
maintenance services for the school division's fleet.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
There were no public comments.
Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Upon a motion by Vice - Chairman Ewing, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board
approved the budget amendment.
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors, meeting in regular session and
public hearing held on June 13, 2012, took the following action:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors that the FY
2012 -2013 Budget be Amended to Reflect:
School Consolidated Services Fund Supplemental Approffiation in the Amount of
$2,700,000 This Amount is the Estimated Dollar Volume of Services Provided by
the Frederick County Public Schools Transportation Facility for the Provision of
Vehicle Maintenance Services for the School Division's Fleet. No Local Funds are
Required as Fund Revenues are Generated From Billing of Services.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FREDERICK COUNTY
CODE CHAPTER 90 FIRE PREVENTION. THE PURPOSE OF THIS
PROPOSED AMENDMENT IS TO MAKE THE EXISTING COUNTY CODE
CHAPTER CONSISTENT WITH THE STATE CODE. - APPROVED
Administrator Riley advised this was an amendment to Frederick County Code, Chapter
90, Fire Code. The purpose of this proposed amendment is to make the existing county code
chapter consistent with the State Code. He concluded by noting the existing County Code is
outdated and needs to be amended.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
There were no public comments.
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Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Collins, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board
approved the ordinance to amend Frederick County Code, Chapter 90, Fire Prevention.
The Board of Supervisors of Frederick County, Virginia hereby ordains that Chapter 90 (Fire
Prevention) of the Code of Frederick County, Virginia be, and the same hereby is, amended by
enacting an amended Chapter 90 (Fire Prevention and Protection), to read, in its entirety in place
of the current Chapter 90 of the Code of Frederick County, Virginia, as follows and to take effect
immediately (deletions are shown in and additions are shown in bold
underling):
CHAPTER 90 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
ARTICLE I General Standards
§ p Fire Prevention Code) of the
90 -1, Purp Adoption of Section 27 -94 et seg. (Statewide_
Code of Virginia
A. The purpose of this Chapter is to consolidate into one document the necessary
requirements for the prevention or the minimizing of the loss of lives and property that
may result from fire in Frederick County.
B. The Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code VSFPC as set forth in Section 27 -94
et seq. of the Code of Virginia (1950, as amended), and as may be subseg uently
amended, skull be enforced in the County. Except as specifically modified by this
Chapter, all the provisions and requirements of the Statewide Fire Prevention Code,
are hereby adopted, mutatis mutandis and made part,of this Chapter as if fully set
forth and shall be known as the Frederick County Fire Prevention Code. No person
within the County shall violate or fail, neglect or refuse to comply with any
provision of the Frederick County Fire Prevention Code and in no event shall the
Penalty imposed for the violation of any provision or requirement adopted herein
exceed the penalty imposed for a similar offense under such Section 27 -94 et se g. of
the Code of Virginia 1950 as amended and as m:ky be subsequently amended.
§ 90 -2. Administration enforcement and a12Rointment of Fire Marshal; interpretation;
applicability appeals
A. There is hereby established in and for the County the position of Fire Marshal who
shall be responsible for the enforcement of this Chapter an the Board of
Supervisors authorizes the appointment of such Fire Marshal as designated by the
Department Chief of the Frederick County Department of Fire and Rescue. The
investigation into the origin and cause of every fire and explosion occurrin within
the limits for which he/she is appointed, investigation and prosecution of all offenses
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involving hazardous materials. fires fire bombings, bombings, attempts or threats
to commit such offenses false alarms relating to such offenses Possession and
manufacture of exj2losive devices substances and fire bombs and environmental
crimes shall be the responsibility of the Fire Marshal, his/her designated
representative, the Assistant Fire Marshal and legal counsel.
B. The requirements in this ele- Chapter shall be administered and enforced by
the Frederick County Fire Marshal or his
designated representative as referred to as the Authority Having Jurisdiction
C. Sub'ect to the provisions of Subsection E tThe
Difeetor -- -- Fire Marshal or his
designated representative shall interpret this section, where
interpretation shall be binding and final,
necessary, and that
D. This artiele Chapter shall apply to all developments' that are red to submit a site
. . t plan under Chapter- 165, Zoning, of this Code and other- nonreside
developments as deter-mined rreeessary by the Dir-eetor- of Planning and
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Development or his designated matters affecting or relating to
structures processes and premises as set forth in Sections 101 and 102 of the
_p . , 'thin any
VSFPC, except that this Chanter shall not apply the boundaries of within . , , _
incorporated town in the County
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ea s concerning the administration enforcement, r
e
al2plication of this Chapter
_- by the Fire Marshal or his/her desi noted re resentative
shall first lie to the County Board of Building C%heAppeals created under Section
52 -8 of this Code and then to the State Building Code Technical Review Board.
Al212eals hereunder to the County Board of Building Code Appeals shall be subject
to the payment of the same fees as apply to appeals of matters involving the Virginia
Uniform Statewide Building Code. A eats from the application of the VSFPC by
the State Fire Marshal shall be made directly to the State Building Code Technical
Review Board as provided in Sections 36 -108 et se g. of the Code of Virginia 1950
as amended), tly amended.
and as may be subse uen
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§ 90 -3. Definitions and word usage.
A. Definitions of w Words defined in this Article are intended for use only with sections of
this Aarticle. Definitions set forth in any document referenced by this Article shall be
the aeeeptable definitions for- us or u ly
are intended e on with that document
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only. Words not specifically defined in this Article or other referenced documents shall
be interpreted as being the ordinary usage of the word as set forth in the most recent
edition of Webster's Third New International Dictionary of the English Language,
Unabridged as published by the-- G- -& - -C Mer-Aum Company, Springfield-,
Massaebusetts, in 1966.
B. As used in this Aarticle, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
APPROVED — Acceptable to the Frederick County Direetor of Planning and
Development Fire Marshal or his designated representative.
ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL — A sworn law enforcement officer to serve as the
Fire Marshal's designated representative.
AUTOMATIC FIRE - EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM — Any system which is designed and
installed to detect a fire and subsequently discharge an extinguishing agent without
human activation or direction.
CURB CUT — Reduced curb height to facilitate vehicle passage over or across a curb. A
"curb cut" can be an abrupt reduction or may be a tapering reduction for the length of the
curb on each side of the means of access.
DWELLING — A single unit providing complete and independent living facilities for one
or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and
sanitation.
EXISTING CONDITION — Any situation, circumstance or physical makeup of any
structure, premise or process which was ongoing or in effect prior to the original
adoption of this Article.
FIRE DEPARTMENT — The Frederick County Fire and Rescue Department, the
local volunteer fire company that is the first due company y '
in an area and any fire comRany that actually responds to a call for
service at a particular location
FIRE DOOR — A tested, listed or approved door and door assembly constructed and
installed for the purpose of preventing the spread of fire through openings in walls,
partitions or other horizontal or vertical construction.
FIRE HYDRANT •--- A valved connection on a piped water supply system, having one or
more outlets and which is used to supply hose and Fire Department pumpers with water.
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FIRE LANE -- The road or other passageway developed to allow the passage of fire
apparatus.
FIRE MARSHAL — A sworn law enforcement official responsible for investi atin
the causes of fires and explosions, enforcing fire prevention laws set forth in the
VSFPC life safg inspections, the review of fire-protection system plans, and fire
education to the_public.
FIRE OFFICIAL — The same as "Fire Marshal" and any of his/her designated
representatives.
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM — Any fire alarm device or system or fire- extinguishing
device or system or their combination which is designed and installed for detecting,
controlling or extinguishing a fire or otherwise alerting occupants or the Fire Department,
or both, that a fire has occurred.
GRADE — The reference plane representing the average elevation of the finished ground
level adjoining the building at all exterior walls.
MEANS OF ACCESS — The method or arrangement by which entry or approach is made
to a building area by Fire Department apparatus and personnel
PRIVATE DRIVE — The same as a "private street."
PRIVATE DWELLING — The same as a "dwelling."
PRIVATE ROAD — The same as a "private street."
PRIVATE STREET — Any accessway normally intended for vehicular use in the
movement between points within a building site area or between a building site and a
street.
ROADWAY — Any street, private street or fire lane.
STANDPIPE — A pipe and attendant hose valves and hose (if provided) used for
conveying water to various parts of a building for fire - fighting purposes.
STORY — That portion of a building included between the upper surface of the floor and
the upper surface of the floor or roof next above.
STREET _. A public thoroughfare (street, avenue or boulevard) which has been dedicated
for vehicular use by the public and can be used for access by Fire Department vehicles.
STRUCTURE — Any building, monument or other object that is constructed with the
ground as its foundation or normal resting place.
SUPERVISED AUTOMATIC FIRE - EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM — Any automatic fire -
extinguishing system which is constantly monitored so as to determine its operating
condition at all times.
§ 90-4. General requirements.
The following requirements shall apply to all construction or Iand development activities in areas
of the county to which this Article a lies
systems eonsisting of water mains and hydrants:
A. Means of access for Fire Department apparatus.
(1) The means of access for Fire Department apparatus and personnel shall consist of
fire lanes, private streets, streets, parking lot lanes or a combination thereof
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(2) Parking in any means of access shall not be permitted within 20--15 feet of a fire
hydrant, sprinkler or standpipe connection or in any other manner which will obstruct
or interfere with the Fire Department's use of the hydrant or connection.
(3) "No parking" signs or another designation indicating that parking is prohibited shall
be provided at all normal and emergency access points to structures and within 15
feet of each fire hydrant, sprinkler or standpipe connection.
B. Fire lanes.
(1) The Fire Marshal or his/her desi mated representative , in
concert with the local volunteer fire company, may designate both public and private
fire lanes as required for the efficient and effective use of fire apparatus. Said fire
lanes shall be marked in a manner prescribed by the Fire Marshal or his/her
designated representative Chief Building and the loeal volunteer fire
may: Parking in a designated fire lane shall be controlled by Chapter 158,
Vehicles and Traffic, of the Frederick County Code.
(2) Fire lanes shall be at least 20 feet in width, with the road edge closest to the structure
at least 10 feet from the structure, be constructed of a hard all- weather surface
adequately designed to support any fire apparatus likely to be operated in such fire
lane or be of subsurface construction designed to support the same loads as the above
surfaces and be covered with no more than three inches of soil or sod, or both and be
designed with radii of sufficient length to allow for safe turning by any fire apparatus
likely to be operated on such fire lane.
(3) Fire lanes connecting to public streets, roadways or private streets shall be provided
with curb cuts extending at least two feet beyond each edge of the fire lane.
(4) Chains or other barriers may be provided at the entrance to fire lanes or private
streets, provided that they are installed according to the requirements of the Flire
De art t Au - ority hHaving j1urisdiction.
C. Parking lot lanes. Parking lot lanes shall have a minimum of 15 feet clear width between
rows of parked vehicles for vehicular access and movement.
D. Location of structures.
(1) At least three perimeter walls of all industrial, commercial, public or semipublic or
residential structures with three or more dwelling units per structure shall be within
200 feet of an oved - street, fire lane, or rip vate street.
(2) Structures exceeding 30 feet in height shall not be set back more than 50 feet from a
street, fire lane or private street.
(3) When any combination of private fire protection facilities, including but not limited
to fire - resistive roofs, fire separation walls, space separation and automatic fire-
extinguishing systems, is provided, and approved by the Fire Marshal or his/her
designated representative Chief Building `ufii as an acceptable alternative,
Subsection D(2) shall not apply.
(4) The Fire Marshal or his/her desi ng ated
representative may in concert with the local volunteer fire company, require at
least two means of access for fire apparatus to all commercial and industrial
structures, Those accessways shall meet the requirements of Subsection 13(3).
(5) Landscaping or other obstructions shall not be placed around structures or hydrants in
a manner so as to impair or impede accessibility for fire- fighting and rescue
operations.
E. Water supply.
(1) Water supply systems shall be designed so as to be capable of supplying at least 1,000
gallons per minute at 20 pounds per square inch. Water supplies shall be made
available and operational before combustibles are on site during construction.
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(2) In areas developed with single- family detached or duplex dwelling units, there shall
be a fire hydrant within 400 feet of all units. In areas developed with three to five
dwelling units per structure, there shall be a hydrant within 300 feet of all units. In
areas developed with six or more dwelling units per structure, there shall be at least
two hydrants within 300 feet of all units. In areas developed with industrial or
commercial development(s), there shall be a hydrant within 300 feet of all portions of
any structure. Where one hydrant is dedicated to the operation of a standpipe system,
there shall be at least one other hydrant meeting the distance requirements set forth
above. The hydrant dedicated to the operation of the standpipe system shall not be
farther than 50 feet from the standpipe. Distance measurements under this section
shall be along center -line roadway surfaces or along surfaces meeting the
requirements of a fire lane (designated or undesignated) where appropriate, but in all
cases access to each hydrant shall be directly from a roadway and/or fire lane.
(3) Fire hydrants shall be marked in accordance with the Frederick County Sanitation
Authority policy.
(4) Fire hydrants located in parking areas shall be protected by barriers that will prevent
physical damage from vehicles.
(5) Fire hydrants shall be located within three feet of the curbline of fire lanes, streets or
private streets when installed along such accessways.
(6) Fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with the standards of the Frederick
County Sanitation Authority.
(7) Threads on fire hydrant outlets shall conform to Frederick County Sanitation
Authority policy.
(8) Fire hydrants shall be supplied by not less than a six -inch diameter main.
F. Fire protection during construction. Trash, debris and other combustible material shall be
removed from the construction site as often as necessary to maintain a firesafe
construction site.
G. Plans. Complete as -built building floor plans, site plans and plans of fire suppression
systems shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official for the use of the and Fire
Marshal or their respective designated representatives loeal volunteer- fire
company, prior to issuance of the final certificate of occupancy.
§ 90 -5. Violations and penalties.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this Article shall, upon
conviction, be punishable by a maximum fine of $2,500 or by imprisonment for not more than 12
months, or both such fine and imprisonment.
ARTICLE II Commercial Burning
§ 90 -6. Purpose.
The purpose of this Article is to provide for the establishment and requirements of commercial
burning permits in Frederick County.
§ 90 -7. Administration; revocation of permits.
The Code requirements in this Article shall be administered by the
Fire Marshal or his. designated representative Sue
The Frederick
County Fire Marshal or his designated representative shall have the authority to revoke
commercial burning permits on demand should permit contingencies change.
§ 90 -8. Definitions.
As used in this Article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
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AGRICULTURAL BURNING — Any of the following open agricultural burning practices which
destroy undesirable vegetation, clear orchards and orchard prunings, destroy fertilizer and
chemical containers and denatured seed and grain which may no longer be suitable for
agricultural purposes, prevent loss from frost or freeze damage and/or create or destroy a
favorable food and cover habitat for certain species of wildlife.
COMMERCIAL BURNING — Burning of , materials from
clearing woodland or any quantity of material that would burn beyond the burning hours set forth
in Chapter 45, Air Pollution and Open Burning.
PRESCRIBED BURNING — Any of the- follow4ag-forest management practices which reduce
forest fuels and minimize the effect of wild fires, control undesirable growth of hardwoods,
control disease in pine seedlings, prepare forest land for planting or seeding, create a favorable
food and cover habitat for certain species of wildlife and/or remove dead vegetation for the
maintenance of a railroad, highway and public utility right-of-way.
§ 90 -9. General requirements.
The following requirements shall apply to the issuance and conditions for issuance for any
commercial burning in Frederick County:
A. Application. Applications for commercial burning permits must be made to the
Frederick County Fire Marshal or his designated
representative 10 working days prior to the requested burn date and shall include
provisions for an alternate burn date in case of inclement weather.
B. State and federal law. All state and federal laws pertaining to open burning shall also be
complied with.
C. Property owner's responsibility. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner upon
whose land commercial burning is proposed to apply for commercial burning permits,
and such permits shall only be issued to said property owner.
D. Loss of control responsibility. The permit recipient shall be responsible for any and all
damages and fire suppression costs associated with the loss of control of any fire.
E. Equipment required on -site. A bulldozer or similar track equipment in operational
condition and an operator shall be present at all times when commercial burning
operations are underway.
F. Surrounding area. The area surrounding the burn area shall be clear and clean of all
combustible materials, pursuant to Department of Forestry regulations.
G. Contingencies. Wind, humidity, time of year, weather, water availability and size of the
proposed burn areas shall all be evaluated by the
Frederick Counjj Fire Marshal or his designated representative prior to permit
issuance. Observations or complaints of health or traffic hazards associated with smoke
may be cause for commercial burning permit revocation.
H. Burn areas. No burning areas larger than 20,000 square feet and higher than 20 feet shall
be permitted.
I. Fees. pees shall be established by separate schedule adopted by the Board of Supervisors
and amended from time to time as appropriate.
T. Exemptions. Prescribed burning and agricultural burning as herein defined are hereby
exempted from the provisions of this section. All state and federal laws pertaining to
prescribed and/or agricultural burning remain in effect.
§ 90 -10. Violations and penalties.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall, upon
conviction, be punishable by a maximum fine of $2,500 or by imprisonment for not more than 12
months, or both such fine and imprisonment.
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ARTICLE III Service in Fire Department
§ 90 -11. Authorization for youth to serve; parental or guardian approval.
Pursuant to the provisions of § 40.1 -79.1 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and as ma
be subsequently _amended that any person 16 or 17 years of age, with parental or guardian
approval be, and hereby is, authorized to work with or participate fully in all activities of a
volunteer fire company, provided that such person has attained certification under National Fire
Protection Association 1001, Level 1, Firefighter standards, as administered by the Department
of Fire Programs.
ARTICLE IV Hazardous Materials
90 -12. Release of hazardous materials, hazardous waste or regulated substances.
Hazardous materials hazardous waste or regulated substances as defined by state law
shall not in any quantity be released into a sewer, storm drain ditch drainage canal cree
stream lake or any other body of water, or on the ground, sidewalk street highway
into the atmosphere. All state and federal laws pertainingto hazardous materials
hazardous waste or regulated substances shall be complied with re ardin the handlin
and release of such materials.
90 -13. Right of entry to investigate the release of hazardous materials, hazardous waste,
or regulated substances.
The County Fire Marshal or his designated representative shall have the right to enter
upon any property from which a release of any hazardous materials hazardous waste or
regulated substance, as defined by state law, has occurred or is reasonably suspected to
have occurred and which has entered into the ground water or soil of Frederick Counly to
investigate the extent and cause of any such release.
§ 90 -14 Responsibility for clean -up.
Thep rson(s), corporation(s), or firm(s) responsible for the release of hazardous materials,
hazardous waste, or regulated substances, whether it be sudden or gradual, intentional or
unintentional shall institute and complete all actions necessaKy to remedy the effects of
such release at no cost to the jurisdiction. The County _Fire-Marshall or his designated
representative may require records and receipts to verify clean-up and ro er disposal of
all released hazardous materials hazardous waste or regulated substances. Costs
associated with such. clean -up shall be borne by the owner, operator, or any other
person(s), corporation(s), or firm(s) responsible for the release.
90 -15 Violations and penalties.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate. any of the provisions of this article shall,
upon conviction, be punishable by a maximum fine of $2,500 or by imprisonment for not
more than 12 months or both such fine and - imprisonment.
Enacted this 13"' day of June, 2012.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
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PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #02 -12 FOR PIPPIN
ENTERPRISES, LLC, FOR COMMERCIAL OUTDOOR RECREATION USE
FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #05 -98
WHICH IS ATTACHED WITH APPLELAND GOLF COURSE. THIS
PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 4506 VALLEY PIKE JROUTE 11 AND IS
IDENTIFIED WITH PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS 74 -A -74 74 -A-
75 75 -A -27 AND 75 -A -27A IN THE BACK CREEK MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. -
APPROVED
Zoning and Subdivision Administrator Mark Cheran appeared before the Board regarding
this item. He advised this was a request for a conditional use permit to expand a commercial
outdoor recreational use at Appleland Golf Course. This proposal would allow an expansion of a
nine hole golf course to twelve holes. The property is located at 4506 Valley Pike in the Back
Creek Magisterial District. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this
conditional use permit with the following conditions:
1. All review agency comments shall be complied with at all times.
2. No additional entrances permitted onto Route 11 or Route 649 from this site.
3. Any expansion of current facilities approved via current site plan will require a new site
plan.
4. Hours of operation shall be 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
5. No additional signage allowed.
6. Lighting must be directed away from Route 11 and adjoining properties.
7. Noise shall be controlled so as not to impact adjoining properties; sound levels from the
property line shall not exceed 75 dbs (A scale).
8. Approval of CUP #02 -12 will null and void CUP #05 -98.
9. Any expansion of use will require a new CUP.
Supervisor Spicer asked about the facility's closing hours now.
Mr. Gregory, owner, responded the hours of operation are from 9:00 a.m. to
approximately 11:00 p.m., although they sometimes vary. He said they are never open after
11:00 P.M.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
There were no public comments.
Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Vice - Chairman Ewing, the Board
approved Conditional Use Permit 402 -12.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
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Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - DRAFT UPD ATE OF THE 2012 -2013 FREDERICK
COUNTY PRIMARY AND INTERSTATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLANS —
THE PRIMARY AND INTERSTATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLANS
ESTABLISH PRIORITIES FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PRIMARY AND
INTERSTATE ROAD NETWORKS WITHIN FREDERICK COUNTY.
COMMENTS FROM THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE WILL BE
FORWARDED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND THEN WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE
COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD FOR CONSIDERATION.
THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS FOR THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 33.1 -70.01 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINL4
WILL CONDUCT A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING. THE PURPOSE OF THIS
PUBLIC HEARING IS TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE
PROPOSED SECONDARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL
YEARS 2013 THROUGH 2018 IN FREDERICK COUNTY AND ON THE
SECONDARY SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013.
COPIES OF THE PROPOSED PLAN AND BUDGET MAY BE REVIEWED AT
THE EDINBURG OFFICE OF THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION LOCATED AT 14031 OLD VALLEY PIKE EDINBURG
VIRGINIA OR AT THE FREDERICK COUNTY OFFICES LOCATED AT 107
NORTH KENT STREET, WINCHESTER, VIRG ALL PROJECTS IN THE
SECONDARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT . _PLAN._.._T ARE ELIGIBLE FOR
FEDERAL FUNDS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE STATEWIDE
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STIP WHICH
DOCUMENTS HOW VIRGINIA WILL OBLIGATE FEDERAL
TRANSPORTATION FUNDS. PERSONS REQUIRING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN THIS HEARING SHOULD CONTACT
THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AT 1 -800- 367 -7623. —
(RESOLUTION ##'s 068 -1.2, 069 -12, and 070 -12) - APPROVED
Deputy Director of Planning- Transportation John Bishop appeared before the Board
regarding this item. He advised this was a public hearing to consider the 2012 -2013 Interstate,
Primary, and Secondary Road Improvement Plans. He noted the plans have not changed much
with the exception of the addition of Hunting Ridge Road to the unscheduled list for hard surface
projects in the Secondary Plan. He went on to say there were no changes to the Interstate or
Primary Plans. The plans were reviewed by the Planning Commission and Transportation
Committee and have been recommended for approval.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
There were no public comments.
Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Fisher, the Board
approved the 2012 -2013 Secondary, Primary, and Interstate Road Improvement Plans.
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RESOLUTION ( #070 -12)
2012 -2013 SECONDARY ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, Sections 33.1 -23 and 33.1 -23.4 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended,
provides the opportunity for each county to work with the Virginia Department of Transportation
in developing a Six -Year Road Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Transportation Committee recommended approval of
this plan on April 12, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Planning Commission held a public hearing and
recommended approval of this plan at their meeting on May 16, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors had previously agreed to assist
in the preparation of this plan in accordance with the Virginia Department of Transportation's
policies and procedures and participated in a public hearing on the proposed Plan, after being
duly advertised so that all citizens of the County concerning the proposed Plan and Priority
hearing and to make comments and recommendations
List; and
WHEREAS, a representative of the Virginia Department of Transportation appeared
before the Board during the public hearing and recommended approval of the 2012 -2013
Secondary Road Improvement Plan and the Construction Priority List; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors supports the priorities of the
secondary road improvement projects for programming by the Commonwealth Transportation
Board and the Virginia Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors as follows:
The 2012 -2013 Secondary Road Improvement Plan appears to be in the best interest of
the citizens of Frederick County and the Secondary Road System in Frederick County; and
therefore, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the 2012 -2013 Secondary
Road Improvement Plan and Construction Priority List for Frederick County, Virginia as
presented at the public hearing held on June 13, 2012.
This resolution was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
RESOLUTION ( 4069 -12)
2012 -2013 INTERSTATE ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, Sections 33.1 -23 and 33.1 -23.4 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as
provides the opportunity for each county to work with the Virginia Department of Trar
in developing a Six -Year Road Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Transportation Committee recommended approval
this plan on April 23, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Planning Commission held a public hearing i
recommended approval of this plan at their meeting on May 16, 2012; and
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WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors had previously agreed to assist
in the preparation of this plan in accordance with the Virginia Department of Transportation's
policies and procedures and participated in a public hearing on the proposed Plan, after being
duly advertised so that all citizens of the County had the opportunity to participate in said
hearing and to make comments and recommendations concerning the proposed Plan and Priority
List; and
WHEREAS, a representative of the Virginia Department of Transportation appeared
before the Board during the public hearing and recommended approval of the 2012 -2013
Interstate Road Improvement Plan and the Construction Priority List; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors supports the priorities of the
interstate road improvement projects for programming by the Commonwealth Transportation
Board and the Virginia Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors as follows:
The 2012 -2013 Interstate Road Improvement Plan appears to be in the best interest of the
citizens of Frederick County and the Interstate Road System in Frederick County; and therefore,
the Frederick County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the 2012 -2013 Interstate Road
Improvement Plan and Construction Priority List for Frederick County, Virginia as presented at
the public hearing held on June 13, 2012.
This resolution was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
RESOLUTION (#068 -12)
2012 -2013 PRIMARY ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, Sections 33.1 -23 and 33.1 -23.4 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended,
provides the opportunity for each county to work with the Virginia Department of Transportation
in developing a Six -Year Road Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Transportation Committee recommended approval of
this plan on April 23, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Planning Commission held a public hearing and
recommended approval of this plan at their meeting on May 16, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors had previously agreed to assist
in the preparation of this plan in accordance with the Virginia Department of Transportation's
policies and procedures and participated in a public hearing on the proposed Plan, after being
duly advertised so that all citizens of the County had the opportunity to participate in said
hearing and to make comments and recommendations concerning the proposed Plan and Priority
List; and
WHEREAS, a representative of the Virginia Department of Transportation appeared
before the Board during the public hearing and recommended approval of the 2012 -2013
Primary Road Improvement Plan and the Construction Priority List; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors supports the priorities of the
primary road improvement projects for programming by the Commonwealth Transportation
Board and the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors as follows:
The 2012 -2013 Primary Road Improvement Plan appears to be in the best interest of the
citizens of Frederick County and the Primary Road System in Frederick County; and therefore,
the Frederick County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the 2012 -2013 Primary Road
Improvement Plan and Construction Priority List for Frederick County, Virginia as presented. at
the public hearing held on June 13, 2012.
This resolution was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - SENSENY/EASTERN FREDERICK URBAN AREAS
LAND USE PLAN — THIS IS A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
SENSENY/EASTERN FREDERICK URBAN AREAS PLAN. THE PLAN
ENCOMPASSES THE AREA OF THE COUNTY THAT IS GENERALLY EAST
OF THE CITY OF WINCHESTER AND INTERSTATE 81 TO THE CLARKE
COUNTY LINE AND FROM REDBUD RUN IN THE NORTH TO THE
OPE UON CREEK IN THE SOUTH. THE PLAN CONTAINS FOUR MAPS
AND A NARRATIVE TEXT THAT COVERS THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
URBAN AREAS AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
HISTORIC RESOURCES AND PUBLIC FACILITIES AND IS AN UPDATE TO
APPENDIX 1 OF THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE EASTERN
FREDERICK COUNTY LONG RANGE LAND USE PLAN, A COMPONENT OF
THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. THIS PLAN REPRESENTS THE WORK
OF A LARGE NUMBER OF CITIZEN VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE BEEN
WORKING OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS IN COLLABORATION
WITH EACH OTHER. -- SOLUTION 0071 -12 - APPROVED
Deputy Director of Planning Michael Ruddy appeared before the Board regarding this
item. He noted this plan was the product of the work of a number of stakeholder groups. The
plan aligns with the policies of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. He advised the plan contains four
maps and a narrative text regarding the following areas:
- Urban Areas and Residential Development;
- Business Development;
- Transportation; and
- Natural Resources
The plan encompasses the area generally east of the City of Winchester along Senseny Road to
the Clarke County line and from Redbud Run Creek in the north to the Opequon Creek in the
south. The Planning Commission recommended approval at its May 16, 2012 meeting.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
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There were no public comments.
Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Fisher, the Board
approved the Senseny/Eastern Frederick Urban Area Plan, with the maps to be corrected
regarding the location of a Route 37 ramp, as previously discussed.
WHEREAS, The Senseny/Eastern Frederick Urban Area Plan was drafted with the
assistance of many interested citizens, business owners, and stakeholders, as part of a broad and
successful public outreach effort; and
WHEREAS, A resolution to adopt the Senseny /Eastern Frederick Urban Area Plan was
considered; and
WHEREAS, The Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee formed four working
groups consisting of Urban Areas and Residential Development; Business Development;
Transportation; and Natural Resources, Historic Resources and Public Facilities in the fall of
2011 from area residents and /or business owners who met through the month of October and
November drafting their parts of the Plan, which was delivered to the Facilitator Group; and
WHEREAS, The Facilitator Group compiled the final draft of the Plan through the
months of December 2011 and January 2012, endorsing the draft plan on February 1, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors at their February
25, 2012 Retreat expressed a consensus to move the SEFUAP forward; and
WHEREAS, The Frederick County Planning Commission held a public hearing and
reviewed and discussed the Plan on May 16, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Frederick County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing and
reviewed and discussed the Plan on June 13, 2012, and finds that the adoption of the
Senseny/Eastern Frederick Urban Areas Plan to be in the best interest of the public health, safety,
welfare, and future of Frederick County, and in good planning practice, to adopt the
Senseny/Eastern Frederick Urban Area Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors supports and adopts the Senseny /Eastern Frederick Urban Area Plan as part of the
2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Passed this 13 day of June, 2012 by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
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ARTICLE IV AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS PART 401
RA RURAL AREAS DISTRICT, &165- 401.03 CONDITIONAL USES AND
ARTICLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS; AMENDMENTS; AND. CONDITIONAL_
USE PERMITS, PART 101 GENERAL PROVISIONS, 4165- 101.02 DEFINITIONS
AND WORD USAGE — REVISIONS TO ALLOW "TREATMENT HOMES" AS A
CONDITIONAL USE IN THE RA DISTRICT. - APPROVED
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Planning Director Eric Lawrence appeared before the Board regarding this item. He
advised staff received a request to include "Treatment Homes" as a conditional use in the RA
(Rural Areas) Zoning District and to revise the definition of "Adult Treatment Homes ". This
amendment proposed the following changes:
- Revise the definition of "Adult Treatment Home" to "Treatment Horne" and add the
provision that it is for all ages, and also include drug treatment.
- Add "Treatment Home" as a conditional use in the RA (Rural Areas) District;
- Delete the definition of "Drug Treatment Home" because this use is being
incorporated into the definition of "Treatment Home ".
- Revision to the MS District to include the term "Treatment Home" and delete "Drug
Treatment Home"
The Planning Commission recommended approval of proposed amendments.
Supervisor DeHaven asked if a boiler plate of potential conditions has been developed.
Director Lawrence responded it has not been developed, but there have been discussions.
He noted the scale of any treatment home in the Rural Areas would be affected by the size of the
health system.
Supervisor Spicer asked what type of building would accommodate these treatment
homes.
Director Lawrence responded the requestor has struggled with the issue of small versus
large models.
Supervisor Fisher wondered if this was potentially setting up an owner who has
committed to a significant investment.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
There were no public comments.
Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Supervisor Collins, the Board
approved the ordinance amending The Frederick County Code, Chapter 165, Zoning, Article IV,
Agricultural and Residential Districts, Part 401 RA Rural Areas District, 165 - 401.03 Conditional
Uses; Article V, Planned Development Districts, Part 504 MS Medical Support District, 165-
504.02 Permitted Uses; Article I, General Provisions, Amendments, and Conditional Use
Permits, Part 101 General Provisions, 165 - 101.02 Definitions and Word Usage.
WHEREAS, an ordinance to amend Chapter 165, Zoning to to revise the definition of
Adult Treatment Home to Treatment Home, add "Treatment Homes" as a conditional use in the
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RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District and a permitted use in the MS (Medical Support) Zoning
District, and delete the definition of "drug treatment home" was considered.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this ordinance on June
6, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on this ordinance on June
13, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds that 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 IV, Agricultural and Residential Districts, Part 401
RA Rural Areas District, 165- 401.03 Conditional Uses; Article V, Planned Development
Districts, Part 504 MS Medical Support District, 165 - 504.02 Permitted Uses; Article 1, General
Provisions, Amendments, and Conditional Use Permits, Part 101 General Provisions, 165 - 101.02
Definitions and Word Usage are amended to revise the definition of Adult Treatment Home to
Treatment Home, add "Treatment Homes" as a conditional use in the RA (Rural Areas) Zoning
District and a permitted use in the MS (Medical Support) Zoning District, and delete the
definition of "drug treatment home ", in the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance.
This amendment shall be in effect on the day of adoption.
ARTICLE IV
AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Part 401 — RA Rural Areas District
§165- 401.03 Conditional uses.
The following uses of structures and land shall be allowed only if a conditional use permit has
been granted for the use.
MM. Treatment Home.
ARTICLE V
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS
Part 504 -- MS Medical Support District
§165- 504.02 Permitted uses.
B. Structures are to be erected or land used for one or more of the identified uses. The
permitted uses are identified by Standard Industrial Classification. All uses described by
Standard Industrial Classification are allowed only if the major group, industry group
number, or industry number general group titles are used.
(5) Related residential uses to support hospitals, medical centers, medical offices, clinics and
schools of medicine:
Allowed Uses
t Treatment Home (As defined)
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS, AMENDMENTS, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
§155- 101.02 Definitions & ward usage.
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ADUL TREATMENT HOME — A residential facility for persons OL all a es recovering from
alcohol and/or drug addiction apse where supervision, rehabilitation and counseling are
provided to the residents.
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Passed this 13 day of June, 2012,
Supervisor Spicer stated he was sympathetic with the concept, but was concerned about
the impact of these uses on nearby properties
He concluded by saying he would be voting
against this proposal.
There being no further discussion, the above motion was approved by the following
recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Nay
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Nay
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
OTHER PLANNING ITEMS
REQUEST FOR PUMP AND HAUL PERMIT FOR JEFF MCDONALD 463A
STEPHENSON ROAD - APPROVED
Planning Director Eric Lawrence appeared before the Board regarding this item. He
advised staff received a request for a pump and haul permit for an existing residence at 463A
Stephenson Road. Two of the three existing residences have approved pump and haul permits;
however, there is no record of this house having an approved pump and haul permit. He
concluded by saying the Health Department confirmed there is no other alternative available.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded. by Supervisor Spicer, the Board
approved the pump and haul permit for Jeff McDonald, 463A Stephenson Road.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
RESOLUTION ( #072 -12) RE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACCESS
FUNDING APPLICATION CARMEUSE - APPROVED
Supervisor DeHaven advised that he would be abstaining from consideration of this item.
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Deputy Planning Director - Transportation John Bishop appeared before the Board
regarding this item. He advised the County was seeking economic development access funds for
the recently announced Carmeuse improvements. The funds would be used to improve the
intersections of Brucetown Road and Hopewell Road and Route 11. He advised staff would be
applying for the maximum allowed and would also be looking at private or proffer dollars to
match the $150,000 needed to get an additional $150,000.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Spicer, seconded by Supervisor Collins, the Board
approved the resolution regarding the Economic Development Access Funding Application for
Carmeuse.
WHEREAS, Carmeuse has acquired property for the purpose of economic development
use located off of Route 11 in the County of Frederick, Virginia, for the purpose of economic
development; and
WHEREAS, the subject property does not have adequate access commensurate with the
expected economic development investment; and
WHEREAS, the County of Frederick hereby guarantees that the necessary
environmental analysis, mitigation, fee simple right -of -way and utility relocations or
adjustments, if necessary, for this project will be provided at no cost to the Economic
Development, Airport and Rail Access Fund; and
WHEREAS, the County of Frederick acknowledges that no land disturbance activities
may occur within the limits of the proposed access project prior to appropriate notification from
the Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the County of Frederick hereby guarantees that all ineligible project costs
and all costs not justified by eligible capital outlay will be provided from sources other than
those administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Frederick County Board of
Supervisors hereby requests that the Commonwealth Transportation Board provide Economic
Development Access Program funding to provide an adequate road to this property; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Frederick County Board of Supervisors
hereby agrees to provide a surety bond, acceptable to and payable to the Virginia Department of
Transportation in the full amount of the Commonwealth Transportation Board's allocation less
eligible private capital outlay credit determined by VDOT; this surety shall be exercised by the
Department of Transportation in the event that sufficient qualifying capital investment does not
occur on Route 11 within five years of the Commonwealth Transportation Board's allocation of
funds pursuant to this request; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Frederick County Board of Supervisors
hereby agrees that the new roadway so constructed will be added to and become a part of the
Frederick County secondary road system of state highways.
ADOPTED this 13 day of June, 2012.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye.
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Abstain
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Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E, Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT — DRAINFIELD
.
REQUIREMENTS FOR LARGE LOTS THAT ARE PART OF A MINOR RURAL
SUBDIVISION - SOLUTION #073 -I2 - SENT FORWARD FOR PUBLIC
HEARING
Planning Director Eric Lawrence appeared before the Board regarding this item. He
advised that staff received a request to include a drainfield exemption for lots (parent tracts) that
are 20 acres or more in size and are part of a minor rural subdivision. He noted that currently the
Subdivision Ordinance requires that all lots that are being subdivided be provided with a
drainfield. This current requirement was put into place when agricultural lots were deleted from
the Zoning Ordinance in 2009 as part of the Rural Areas Study. The DRRC endorsed the
proposed changes. The Planning Commission agreed with the proposed changes and forwarded
them to the Board for review.
Chairman Shickle stated this was a tough call.
Supervisor DeHaven stated it was wrong to create a parcel someone could not live on.
He went on to say this is a "stretch" from where we thought we wanted to be.
Chairman Shickle stated it was "probably worth running up the flagpole" because there
was enough legitimacy to consider the request.
Supervisor Spicer stated he supported sending this amendment forward.
Supervisor Fisher had some concerns about the proposal, but thought it should be sent
forward.
Supervisor Collins agreed.
Vice - Chairman Ewing and Supervisors DeHaven and Lofton agreed with sending it
forward for public hearing.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Spicer, seconded by Supervisor Fisher, the Board approved
the resolution directing the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing regarding Chapter
144, Subdivision of Land, Article V, Design Standards, 144.20 Sewer and Water Service.
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Planning Department has been directed to prepare
changes to Chapter 144 Subdivision of Land, concerning inclusion of a drainfield exemption for
lots (parent tract) that are 20 acres in size or greater and are part of a minor rural subdivision.
WHEREAS, the Development Review and Regulations Committee (DRRC) recommended
approval of this amendment on April 4, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission discussed the draft ordinance on May 16, 2012
and recommended that a public hearing be held; and
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WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds that in the public
necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice, directs the Frederick County
Planning Commission hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to Chapter 144 concerning
inclusion of a drainfield exemption for lots (parent tracts) that are 20 acres in size or greatest and
are part of a minor rural subdivision.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT REQUESTED by the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors that the Frederick County Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing to
consider changes to Chapter 144, Subdivision of Land, Article V Design Standards, 144.20
Sewer and Water Service.
Passed this 13'' day of June, 2012 by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Ross P. Spicer
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT — SETBACK
REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN THE RA RURAL
AREAS DISTRICT — NO ACTION TAKEN
Planning Director Eric Lawrence appeared before the Board regarding this item.. He
advised staff received a request to change the setback for accessory structures in the RA (Rural
Areas) District. This proposed amendment would allow the construction of one non - habitable
accessory structure with the lesser setbacks, prior to the construction of the principal structure.
This accessory structure could not contain any residential uses prior to the construction of the
primary use and could not exceed 500 square feet in size. The DRRC and Planning Commission
agreed with the proposed changes. They were being presented to the Board for review.
Supervisor DeHaven stated he was okay with the request.
Vice- Chairman Ewing thought the square rootage was too small and it should be at least
500 square feet.
Supervisor DeHaven stated he had no issues with 500 to 500 square feet. He went on to
say he thought there were always opportunities for someone to abuse the requirements.
Chairman Shickle stated he could not support the proposal, because consideration had to
be given to the adjoining property owners.
Supervisor Fisher stated he was not ready to send this proposal forward for public
hearing.
After some discussion, the Board consensus was this item was not ready for public
hearing.
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Director Lawrence advised that he could take the item back to the committee for further
review and changes.
The Board took no action on this item.
ROAD RESOLUTION #074 -12 — LAMP ESTATES — APPROVED UNDER
CONSENT AGENDA
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 easement 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 LIAISON REPORTS
There were no Board liaison reports.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Administrator Riley reminded the Board of the June 20, 2012 legislative luncheon to be
held at Blue Ridge Shadows Holiday Inn, if any member wanted to attend and espouse the
County's legislative agenda.
ADJOURN
UPON A MOTION BY VICE - CHAIRMAN EWING, SECONDED BY
SUPERVISOR DEHAVEN, THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME
BEFORE THIS BOARD, THIS MEETING IS HEREBY ADJOURNED. (9:20 P.M.)
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Richard C. Shickle
Chairman, Board of Supervisors Merk, Board of Supervisors
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Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors
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