051-13ADDITIONS
Action:
PLANNING COMMISSION: May 1, 2013 - Recommended Approval
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: May 8, 2013 DAPPROVED❑ DENIED
ADDITIONS TO THE
SOUTH TIMBER RIDGE AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, a proposal to increase the South Timber Ridge Agricultural & Forestal District
by 268 acres, was considered. The properties are located in. the Gainesboro Magisterial District
along Hollow Road (Route 707) to the north, Muse Road (Route 610) and Gold Orchard Road
(Route 708) to the east, and are identified by Property Identification Numbers 37 -A -72 and 37 -A -73.
This application was reviewed by the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC), and the
Planning Commission during their regularly scheduled meetings; and
WHEREAS, The Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC) recommended
approval of this proposal on March 18, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval on
this proposal to increase the South Timber Ridge Agricultural & Forestal District on May 1, 2013;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on this proposal to increase the
South Timber Ridge Agricultural & Forestal District on May 8, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the addition to the South
Timber Ridge Agricultural & Forestal District contributes to the conservation and preservation of
agricultural and forestal land in Frederick County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors
as follows:
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors hereby increases the South Timber Ridge
Agricultural & Forestal District by 268, to total 883 acres in the Gainesboro Magisterial District,
with an expiration and renewal date of May 1", 2015. This Agricultural & Forestal District is as
described on the attached map.
PDRes. 908 -13
This ordinance shall be in effect on the day of adoption.
Passed this 8th day of May, 2013 by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle, Chairman Aye Gary A. Lofton Aye
Robert A. Hess Aye Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. A y e
Christopher E. Collins Aye
A COPY ATTEST
John R , J
Freder County Administrator
PDRes. #08 -13
BOS Res. #051 -13
Ag & Forestal Districts
DISTRICT
Apple Pie Ridge
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South Timber Ridge
South Frederick District
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South Timber Ridge Agr icultural Planning & Development
and Forestal District Addition 107 N Kent St
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Winchester, VA 22601
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Map Created: March 07, 2013
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
RE:
DATE:
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Mark R Cheran, Zoning Administrator//' °��
Public Hearing: Increase to the South Timber Ridge Agricultural and Forestal
District
May 2, 2013
Chapter 43, Section 15.2 -4300 of the Code of Vir inia, 1950, as amended, requires that any request
to create or add to an Agricultural and Forestal District be reviewed by the local government.
Furthermore, the Code of Virginia requires the local governing body to establish an Agricultural
District Advisory Committee for the purpose of reviewing proposals that establish a district or
additions to a district, to ensure conformity with the provisions of Section 15.2 -4300. Ultimately, the
Board of Supervisors approves, approves with modifications, or denies the proposal to establish or
renew an Agricultural and Forestal District.
The Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC) met on March l 8, 2013, and unanimously
recommended the increase to the South Timber Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District.
This proposed increase to the district contains 268 + /- acres within two parcels. The property is
located in the Gainesboro Magisterial District, along Hollow Road (Route 707) to the north, Muse
Road (Route 610) and Gold Orchard Road (Route 708) to the east.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 1, 2013. There were no public comments.
No issues were raised by the Commission and they unanimously voted to recommend approval of the
increase in acreage to the South Timber Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District.
(Note: Commissioners Triplett, Mohn, and Madagan were absent from the meeting; Commissioners
Oates and Kenney abstained from discussion and voting.)
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107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 • Winchester, Virginia 22601 -5000
Proposed Addition to the South 'Timber Ridge Agricultural and Forestal
District
Chapter 43, Section 15.2 -4300 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, enables local
governments to establish Agricultural and Forestal Districts to conserve and protect agricultural
and forestal lands for the production of food and other agricultural products and to provide
natural and ecological resources. The Code of Virginia requires the Iocal governing body to
establish an ADAC for the purpose of reviewing proposals that establish or renew districts to
ensure conformity with the provisions of Section 15.2 -4300. Ultimately, the Board of
Supervisors approves, approves with modifications, or denies the proposal to establish or renew
an Agricultural and Forestal District.
LOCATION
The district is located in the Gainesboro Magisterial District along Hollow Road (Route 707) to
the north, Muse Road (Route 610) and Gold Orchard Road (Route 708) to the east.
SIZE
The district currently contains 615 + /- acres within 13 parcels, managed by one (1) property
owner. The proposed addition will be two (2) parcels containing 162 + /- acres and 106 +/- acres,
for total acreage of 268 + /- acres. If this addition is approved, the resulting district will contain
15 parcels and 883 + /- acres, to be managed by the same property owner.
AGRICULTURAL. & FORESTAL SIGNIFICANCE
The predominantly agricultural operations in the new district are 90 percent agriculture (orchard,
and crop harvesting) and 10 percent open - space /woodlands. The area within the district is rural
in nature.
LAND USE
The two (2) proposed parcels are in agricultural or residential use.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The 2030 Com rp ehensive Policy Plan of Frederick County provides guidance when considering
land use actions. The location of the proposed addition to the district lies outside the Urban
Development Area (UDA) and Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA), and is not part of any
land use plan or study by the County. The land use within this proposed addition to the district is
residential and agricultural. The current land use should remain in its present land use of pristine
condition with land use of orchards, agricultural, and residential.
ZONING
The proposed parcels are currently zoned RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District. The surrounding
properties are zoned:
North: RA (Rural Areas) South: RA (Rural Areas)
East: RA (Rural Areas) West: RA (Rural Areas)
LAKES/PONDS /STREAMS
The proposed addition to the district lies primarily within the Back Creek drainage area. The
establishment of this district will further assist with managing the quality of the County's water
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SOILS
The general relief of the addition to the district varies from rolling hills to ridges to the north,
west, south and east. This district lies within the Back Creek watershed and water is available
from ponds, wells and springs.
PRIME AGRICULTURE SOIL
The largest amount of prime agricultural soils located within the South Timber Ridge
Agricultural and Forestal District is Weikert- Berks- Blairton
STAFF COMMENTS
The 2030 Comprehensive Policy Plan of Frederick Count indicates the area of the County
where this proposed addition is not part of any land use plan or study. The proposed addition is
located outside the UDA and SWSA, and is to remain rural in nature and protected from any
future development. The intent of the Rural Areas is to maintain agriculture as a significant
portion of the County's economy, and to maintain the rural character of areas outside of its UDA.
The addition of these two (2) parcels to the South Timber Ridge Agricultural and Forestal
District is agriculturally significant as outlined in the Agricultural and Forestal Districts Act.
STAFF CONCLUSIONS
The proposed addition to the district meets the intent of Chapter 43, Section 15.2 -4300 of the
Code of Virginia 1950, as amended that enables local governments to establish Agricultural and
Forestal Districts to conserve and protect agricultural and forestal land. The Code of Virginia
sets out criteria for evaluating Agricultural and Forestal District applications. One of the criteria
is that the application should be evaluated in conjunction with the Comprehensive Plan of the
locality. The Comprehensive Plan and this proposed addition provides an opportunity for the
agribusiness community to conduct long range planning efforts for the management of their
operations, while providing a reserve of agricultural land through the year 2015. Therefore, staff
would recommend that this proposed addition of two (2) parcels containing 268 acres to be
included within the South Timber Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District. This additional
acreage will increase the district from 615 acres to 883 acres.
The Agricultural District Advisory Committee, at its meetinz on March 18, 2013, unanimously
approved the addition to the South Timber Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District
The Planning Commission at its meeting on May 1 2013 unanimously approved the addition
to the South Timber Ridge Amrkultural and Forestal District.
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