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A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors was held on Wednesday,
May 10,2006, at 7: 15 P.M., in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room, County Administration
Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia.
PRESENT
Chairman Richard C. Shickle; Vice Chairman Bill M. Ewing; Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.; Gary
W. Dove; Gene E. Fisher; Philip A. Lemieux; and Barbara E. Van Osten.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Shickle called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
Supervisor Dove delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chairman Ewing led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA - APPROVED AS AMENDED
County Administrator John R. Riley, Jr. advised that he had one change to the agenda. It had
been requested that the Russell 150 Special Assessment public hearing be postponed until the May
24, 2006 meeting.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board approved
the agenda as amended.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVED
Administrator Riley offered the following tabs for consideration under the consent agenda:
Request for Installation of "Watch for Children" Signs in the Apple Ridge Subdivision-
TabC;
Public Works Committee Report - Tab D
Upon a motion by Supervisor Van Osten, seconded by Vice Chairman Ewing, the Board
approved the consent agenda by the following recorded vote:
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The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Riehard C. Shickle Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
There were no Board of Supervisors comments.
MINUTES - APPROVED AS CORRECTED
The minutes from the April 26, 2006 meeting were presented. A typographical error was
corrected. Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Supervisor DeHa ven, the minutes from
the April 26, 2006 Regular Meeting were approved as corrected.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
COUNTY OFFICIALS
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
There were no committee appointments.
REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF "WATCH FOR CHILDREN" SIGNS IN THE
APPLE RIDGE SUBDIVISION (RESOLUTION #069-06) - APPROVED UNDER
CONSENT AGENDA
WHEREAS, the 1997 Session of the Virginia Assembly amended the Code of Virginia
adding Section 33.1-210.2 relating to the installation and maintenance of "signs alerting motorists
that children may be at play nearby"; and
WHEREAS, this act provides for the adoption of a resolution by the governing body of any
county requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation to install and maintain this type of
sign; and
WHEREAS, the source of funding for the installation of this sign shall come out of the
secondary system construction allocation to the affected county. The costs of maintaining sueh sign
shall be paid out of the secondary system maintenanee allocation to the affected county; and
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WHEREAS, Morning Glory Drive (Route 1400), Mesquite Court (Route 1401), Al?ine
Meadow Road (Route 1402), Fern Court (Route 1403), Kapok ~ircle (~oute.1404), Tam~rac.k ~lrcle
(Route 1405), and Wayfaring Drive (Route 1406), are located In a resIdentIal area and IS wlthm the
secondary road system and is a viable candidate for "Watch for Children" signs.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors does
hereby request that the Department of Transportation install "Watch for Children" signs specifically
at Route 1400 (Morning Glory Drive), from Route 657 (Senseny Drive) to 0.45 miles north of Route
657 (Senseny Drive); Route 1401 (Mesquite Court), from Route 1400 (Morning Glory Drive) to
Dead End; Route 1402 (Alpine Meadow Road), from Route 1400 (Morning Glory Drive) to 0.25
miles northeast of Route 1400 (Morning Glory Drive); Route 1403 (Fern Court), from Route 1402
(Alpine Meadow Road) to Dead End; Route 1404 (Kapok Circle), from Route 1402 (Alpine
Meadow Road) to Dead End; Route 1405 (Tamarack Circle), from Route 1402 (Alpine Meadow
Road) to Dead End; Route 1406 (Wayfaring Drive), from Route 1400 (Morning Glory Drive) to
Dead End. The signs should be placed in accordance with the provisions of33.1-21O.2 of the Code
of Virginia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy ofthis resolution be forwarded to the
Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
ADOPTED, this 10th day of May, 2006.
This item was approved under the consent agenda.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT
AGENDA
The Public Works Committee met on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at 8:00 a.m. All members
were present. The following items were discussed:
***Items Not Requiring Action***
1. Discussion of Policy Related to Draina\:e Problems
The Deputy Director, Joe Wilder, presented a brief summary ofthe changes that have been
made by the Department of Conservation and Recreation regarding the Phase II Stormwater
discharge permit requirements. The committee then discussed a drainage complaint received from
the Greenbriar subdivision and reviewed past policy established in a committee meeting held on
March 31, 2004, and endorsed by the board of supervisors.
After discussing this particular complaint with references to similar situations in other areas
of Frederick County, the committee unanimously reaffirmed the previously established policy which
"limited Frederick County's involvement in drainage problems to threats against life or property on
a case-by-case basis".
2. Discussions with the Vir(!inia Department of Health (VDH) Personnel Concerninl!
Current Drainfield Permittinl: and Monitorinl! Procedures
Representatives from the local VDH office, including Steve Lee, local office manager,
participated in discussions with the committee members regarding current practices related to
permitting and monitoring drainfields. Topics of discussion included the effectiveness and quality
ofthird party soil evaluations and designs, the percentage of drainfield failures in Frederick County,
the number of alternative drainfield systems and related inspection requirements and long term
maintenance requirements for drainfields in general. After a lengthy and informative discussion,
the chairman suggested that a subcommittee be established to meet with the VDH representatives
to discuss these issues in more detail. This idea was unanimously endorsed with the following
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members agreeing to serve on the committee: Phil Lemieux, Bob Wells, and Stan Crockett. The
subcommittee will meet with the VDH and report to the committee at a later date.
3. Miscellaneous Reports
a. Tonnage Report: Landfill
(Attachment 1)
b. Animal Shelter Dog Report
(Attachment 2)
c. Animal Shelter Cat Report
(Attachment 3)
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
FOR THE RUSSELL 150 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND
APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
AUTHORITY REGARDING THE FINANCING OF CERTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE.
THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE WILL ESTABLISH A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ON
PROPERTY WITHIN THE RUSSELL 150 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY DISTRICT TO FINANCE CERTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS BENEFITTING PROPERTY WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT. THE
PROPOSED ORDINANCE ALSO AUTHORIZES A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
THAT APPROVES ISSUANCE OF THE AUTHORITY'S BONDS TO FINANCE
CERTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE. - POSTPONED UNTIL THE MAY 24. 2006
REGULAR MEETING
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE - SALARIES OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS - PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.2-1414.3 OF THE CODE OF
VIRGINIA. 1950. AS AMENDED. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILL HOLD
A PUBLIC HEARING TO FIX THE ANNUAL SALARIES OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AS FOLLOWS: CHAIRMAN. $10.800~ VICE CHAIRMAN. $10.200:
AND EACH OTHER MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT $9.000.-
APPROVED
Administrator Riley advised it was the policy of the Board to hold a public hearing to set the
salaries ofthe Board members. There has been no request for an increase over the current salaries.
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 Van Osten, the Board
approved the annual salaries.
BE IT ORDAINED, the annual salary for each member ofthe Frederick County Board of
Supervisors, for the fiscal year beginning July 1,2006, shall be as follows: Chairman, $10,800; Vice
Chairman, $10,200; and each other member of the Board of Supervisors at $9,000.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
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Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE FREDERICK COUNTY
CODE. CHAPTER 48. ANIMALS AND FOWL: ARTICLE III. ANIMALS RUNNING
AT LARGE: FENCES: SECTION 48-26. RUNNING AT LARGE UNLAWFUL~
DIVISION FENCES. THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS WOULD ADD THE
WORDS "AND FOWL" TO THIS SECTION AND A NOTICE REOUIREMENTFOR
THE FIRST VIOLATION. - APPROVED
Administrator Riley advised the Board that the Code & Ordinance Committee, at its March
29,2006 meeting, discussed a proposed amendment to Chapter 48 Animals, Frederick County Code.
This review was prompted by a citizen complaint regarding guineas harassing his family and
animals. The Board, at its April 12, 2006 meeting, approved sending this proposed amendment
forward for public hearing. In conversations with representatives from the Frederick County
Sheriff's Department, staff was made aware that the department had received several calls from
various areas of the county regarding complaints about chickens, guineas, and pheasants running
at large. This proposed amendment would add the words and fowl to Section 48-26 Running At
Large Unlawful; Division Fences and would allow the Sheriff's Department to adequately address
these eomplaints. This proposed amendment further adds a notice provision for the first violation,
as recommended by the Code & Ordinance Committee, with subsequent violations to be punished
by a Class 4 misdemeanor. The Committee unanimously recommended approval of the proposed
amendment and forwarded this item to the Board of Supervisors for public hearing with a
recommendation for approval. The Board will conduct its public hearing this evening and at the
conclusion of which, action by the Board would be appropriate.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
Anita Nadal, Opequon District, expressed concern over the proposed amendment. She
reviewed the eomplaints expressed by her neighbor with regard to her guineas - attacking animals;
entering the house; ruining their lives. She stated that she did not believe the guineas were trying
to enter their house. She explained that guineas work the garden and eat ticks. She stated that she
had seen her guineas in the neighbor's yard, but only for a short time. She asked the Board not to
change the County Code.
Stephanie Folk, Opequon District and neighbor of the first speaker, stated the tick
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population in her area is down and her garden is great. She went on to say that guineas do not attack
and do no harm. She stated it would be a shame in a rural community to change the rules governing
animals. She urged the Board to vote against the proposed amendment.
Leon Strosnider, Opequon District, stated if the County were to adopt an ordinance dealing
with confining birds then the County must do something about all of the wild geese in the area.
There being no further public comments, Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lemieux, seconded by Vice Chairman Ewing, the Board
approved the amendment to Chapter 48, Animals and Fowl; Article III, Animals Running at Large,
Fences; Section 48-26, Running at Large Unlawful; Division Fences.
BE IT ORDAINED, that Chapter 48, Animals and Fowl; Article III; Animals Running at
Large; Fences; Section 48-26, Running at Large Unlawful; Division Fences; be amended to read as
follows:
Article III
Animals and Fowl Running at Large; Fences
948-26. Running at large unlawful; division fences
A. As provided in 93.1-796.94:1, 918.2-121.1, and article 5, No-Fence Law, of Title 55 of
the Code of Virginia, animals and fowl running at large shall be prohibited. Any person
violating any provision of this section shall receive a warning from the Frederick
County Sheriff's Department for the initial violation. Any subsequent violation shall
be punishable by a Class 4 misdemeanor.
B. Division fences shall be established in the county as provided in county ordinances
adopted 12/22/1888, 7/19/1919, 12/18/1922, 11/7/1924, 3/30/1930, and 5/10/1948,
which ordinances are on file in the county offices. Responsibility for construction,
maintenance, and repair of such division fences shall be as provided in Article 6 of Title
55 ofthe Code of Virginia.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE FREDERICK
COUNTY CODE. CHAPTER 142. SOLID WASTE: ARTICLE I. GENERAL
PROVISIONS: SECTIONS 142-2. DEFINITIONS AND 142-8. LIMITATIONS ON
TRANSFER STATIONS AND MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITIES. THE
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS WILL MORE CLEARL Y DlSTINGUlSH BETWEEN
TRANSFER STATIONS AND MATERIALS' RECOVERY FACILITIES. -
APPROVED
Administrator Riley advised this amendment was being proposed in light of several inquiries
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regarding transfer stations. The Public Works Committee revised the ordinance to separate
convenience site from transfer station.
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 Dove, the Board approved
the proposed amendments to Chapter 142, Solid Waste, Article I, General Provisions; Sections 142-
2, Definitions and 142-8, Limitations on Transfer Stations and Materials Recovery Facilities.
BE IT ORDAINED, that Chapter 142, Solid Waste; Article I; General Provisions; Sections
142-2, Definitions; and 142-8, Limitations on Transfer Stations and Materials Recovery Facilities,
be amended to read as follows:
Article I
General Provisions
9142-2. Definitions.
Materials Recovery Facility - A solid waste management facility for the collection, processing and
recovery of material such as metals from solid waste or for the production of a fuel from solid waste.
In order to classify as a materials recovery facility, all materials received by the facility must be
processed and recovered, with no materials being shipped from the facility to a central solid waste
management facility for disposal, incineration or resource recovery.
Transfer Station - Any solid waste storage or collection facility at which solid waste is transferred
from collection vehicles to haulage vehicles for transportation to a central solid waste management
facility for disposal, incineration or resource rccovery lo(".\tcd Outside of the P,edelick Coanry
laud[; 1I1,eh ice ,,,ca.
Add the definition of a Convenience Site - A collection point for the temporary storage of solid
waste provided for individual solid waste generators who choose to transport solid waste
generated on their own premises to an established centralized point, rather than directly to a
disposal facility. To be classified as a convenience site, the collection point may not receive waste
from collection vehicles that have collected waste from more than one real property owner. A
convenience site shall be on a system of regularly scheduled collections.
9142-8. Limitation on transfer stations and materials recovery facilities.
A. No transfer station shall be constructed, established, maintained or operated in the county
except by the county or under contract to the county on property already designated by the
county for solid waste management.
B. The cou"ty o~nGd tlal1sful statio" sl,all accvpt only solid ~a5te flon, within the cOuht)"S
I"Jldfill sel v ice area. Materials recovery facilities shall accept only source-separated
materials.
C. The Any county-owned transfer station and/or materials recovery facility shall be in
conformance with the region's Solid Waste Management Plan. op<o,atGd in complialtcc
w ill, the lequilc.111ents of H,,, stale DI.:Q.
D. At ib option, thG COullty DoalJ ,nay ekd to aatholiLe a I,livate [;1111 01 eOll1pal'l}' tv ovelsee
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the daily operations of the t,,\11~fel station 01 watuials,ecov(,lJ fa(,~liry. Any county-owned
transfer station and/or material recovery facility shall be operated in compliance with the
requirements fo the state DEQ.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING #05-06 OF COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS
PARK. VENTURES I OF WINCHESTER. LLC. SUBMITTED BY PAINTER-
LEWIS. P.L.C.. TO REZONE 12 ACRES FROM B3 (INDUSTRIAL TRANSITION
BUSINESS) DISTRICT TO B2 (GENERAL BUSINESS) DISTRICT WITH
PROFFERS. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON COMMONWEALTH COURT
(ROUTE 1167). NORTH OF THE ROUTE 11 AND ROUTE 37 INTERCHANGE.
AND IS IDENTIFIED BY PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS 75-A-9IB. IN
THE SHAWNEE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. - APPROVED
Deputy Director of Planning & Development Mike Ruddy appeared before the Board
regarding this item. He advised this was a request to rezone 12 acres of land from B3 (Industrial
Transition Business) District to B2 (General Business) District with proffers. The property is
located at Commonwealth Court in the Shawnee Magisterial District. This proposal corresponds
with the Comprehensive Plan. The applicant attempts to address the transportation impacts
associated with this proposal. Deputy Director Ruddy then reviewed the proffer statement:
Extension of Commonwealth Court to the south.
Reservation and dedication of approximately 1.11 acres of/and to facilitate construction
of a new ramp from 1-81 southbound to Route 37.
Signalization of the intersection of Route 11 and Commonwealth Court.
A regional stormwater management facility.
$1,000.00 monetary contribution to Fire and Rescue.
He went on to say that approval of the Generalized Development Plan with this rezoning would
allow the Master Development Plan to be approved administratively by staff. He concluded by
saying the Planning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning.
Supervisor Van Osten asked if the proffer statement was in conformance with legal review.
Deputy Director Ruddy responded yes.
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Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
There were no public comments.
Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Supervisor Fisher stated there were a number of positives about this rezoning, one of which
IS sIgnalization.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Fisher, seconded by Supervisor Van Osten, the Board
approved Rezoning #05-06.
WHEREAS, Rezoning #05-06 of Commonwealth Business Center, Lot 2, Ventures I
submitted by GreyWolfe, Inc., to rezone 12 acres from B3 (Industrial Transition Business) Distric
to B2 (General Business) District with proffers was considered. The property is located a
Commonwealth Court (Route 1167), north of the Route 11 and Route 37 Interchange, in the Bad
Creek Magisterial District, and is identified by Property Identification Number (PIN) 75-A-9IB.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this rezoning on April 19
2006; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held a publ ic hearing on this rezoning on May 10
2005; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the approval ofthis rezoning
to be in the best interest of the public health, safety, welfare, and in conformance with the
Comprehensive Policy Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Frederick County Board ofSupervison
that Chapter 165 of the Frederick County Code, Zoning, is amended to revise the Zoning Distric
Map to change 12 acres from B3 (Industrial Transition Business) District to B2 (General Business)
District with proffers, as described by the application and plat submitted, subject to the attached
conditions voluntarily proffered in writing by the applicant and the property owner.
This ordinance shall be in effect on the date of adoption.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING #06-06 OF CEDAR MEADOWS (AGE-
RESTRICTED COMMUNITVl. SUBMITTED BY GREENWAY ENGINEERING
TO REZONE 29.7 ACRES FROM RA (RURAL AREAS) DISTRICT TO RP
(RESIDENTIAL PERFORMANCE) DISTRICT WITH PROFFERS. FOR 140
SINGLE F AMIL Y HOMES. THE PROPERTIES ARE LOCATED ON THE WEST
SIDE OF WHITE OAK ROAD (ROUTE 636), APPROXIMATELY 0,6 MILES
SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF WHITE OAK ROAD AND TASKER ROAD
(ROUTE 642). AND ARE IDENTIFIED BY PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION
NUMBERS 75-A-I06 75-A-I07 75-A-114 75-A-115 75-A-116. AND 86-A-153 IN
THE OPEQUON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, - APPROVED
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Deputy Director of Planning and Development Mike Ruddy appeared before the Board
regarding this item. He advised this was a proposal to rezone 29.7 acres from RA (Rural Areas)
District to RP (Residential Performance) District with proffers for 140 single family homes. The
property is located on White Oak Road in the Opequon District. The land is located in the Sewer
and Water Service Area and the Urban Development Area. The density complies with the
Comprehensive Plan. The applicant has provided a generalized development plan that shows a
private road system to serve the proposed development. A gated access will serve a secondary point
of entry for Parks and Recreation and Fire & Rescue. Deputy Director Ruddy went on to say the
Board previously approved an ordinance to allow a waiver of the private street requirement. The
applicant is requesting this waiver, per the ordinance requirements. Deputy Director Ruddy went
on to say the Board should carefully consider this waiver request. He went on to say that part ofthis
property is being considered for an extension of the bike trail. The Planning Commission held its
public hearing on this application and three citizens expressed concerns over the proposed
application. The applicant has revised the proffer statement to address the Commission's concerns.
Deputy Director Ruddy reviewed the proposed proffers:
A start up fund for the homeowner's association.
A monetary contribution consistent with the Development Impact Model.
Doubling of the Fire & Rescue contribution.
There is no school proffer due to this being an age restricted community.
Deputy Director Ruddy concluded by saying the Planning Commission recommended approval of
the waiver request and the rezoning.
Supervisor DeHaven advised that he would be abstaining from consideration of this
application due to a conflict of interest.
Supervisor Van Osten asked ifthere was an official bike plan which delineated a bike path
along White Oak Road.
Deputy Director Ruddy responded there was no plan for White Oak Road.
Supervisor Van Osten asked if the private road through the development to Sherando Park
would be gated.
Deputy Director Ruddy responded emergency access has changed this road and he was not
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sure if it would be gated.
Vice Chairman Ewing asked if it made sense to keep the proposed bike path on the east side
of White Oak Road.
Deputy Director Ruddy advised the east side of White Oak Road is outside of the Urban
Development Area; however, a location on the east side might be desirable in the future.
Evan Wyatt, Greenway Engineering, appeared before the Board on behalf ofthe applicant.
He stated this location seemed suitable for an age restricted development. The applicant wanted to
develop a self-contained community; therefore, they proceeded with the waiver provision to allow
the construction of a gated community. Mr. Wyatt went on to say that, following discussions with
VDOT, the applicant believes they can meet both the horizontal and vertical pavement requirements.
The applicant has also worked with the Department of Parks & Recreation to ensure the
department's future development plans could be carried out. He went on to say that a number 0
agreements have been executed to remove existing structures on park property. The applicant is also
putting in conduits for electrical and phone service to eliminate overhead lines. Mr. Wyatt reviewed
the proposed proffers:
The transportation proffers provide for the future expansion of White Oak Road, along
with a proffer to fully fund the signalization at the intersection of White Oak Road and
Tasker Road.
A $20,000 start up fund for the homeowner's association.
The Fire & Rescue proffer has been doubled.
Mr. Wyatt went on to say, with regard to the bike path, the Department of Parks & Recreation have
no plans to connect the existing bike lanes to White Oak Road and the applicant is not interested in
building a path in front of their property. He concluded by saying that the applicant was requesting
a waiver from the Board of Supervisors regarding private streets and also approval of the Cedar
Meadows rezoning.
Supervisor Lemieux asked if the fencing issue with the neighbors had been resolved.
Mr. Wyatt responded yes. He went on to say the fence would be installed "up front".
Supervisor Lemieux stated that he would like to see the maintenance fee assessment
discussed, but not within the proffer context.
Chairman Shickle asked about the 30' maintenance access.
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Mr. Wyatt referred him to proffer D. 3., which had been revised to include Parks &
Recreation and Fire & Rescue.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
There were no public comments.
Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Supervisor Van Osten asked Deputy Director Ruddy to reconcile Mr. Wyatt's comments
regarding the bike trail.
Mr. Ruddy stated the bike plan is being discussed. The County has the 1993 bike plan, but
the MPO has since contracted with a consultant to overhaul the bike plan. He concluded by saying
that it can be said there are more bike opportunities in the future and not just what is noted in the
1993 plan.
Upon a motion by Vice Chairman Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Lemieux, the Board
approved the waiver request pursuant to Section 144-24C.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Bill M. Ewing
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Gary W. Dove
Gene E. Fisher
Philip A. Lemieux
Barbara E. Van Osten
Aye
Aye
Abstained
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Both Supervisor Van Osten and Vice Chairman Ewing stated they thought the bike path
should be on the east side of White Oak Road.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Fisher, the Board approved
Rezoning #06-06.
WHEREAS, Rezoning #06-06 of Cedar Meadows, submitted by Greenway Engineering,
to rezone 29.7 acres from RA (Rural Areas) District to RP (Residential Performance) District with
proffers, for 140 single family homes was considered. The property is located on the west side of
White Oak Road (Route 636), approximately 0.6 miles south ofthe intersection of White Oak Road
and Tasker Road (Route 642), in the Opequon Magisterial District, and is identified by Property
Identification Numbers (PINs) 75-A-106, 75-A-I07, 75-A-114, 75-A-ll5, 75-A-1l6,and86-A-153.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this rezoning on April 19,
2006; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on this rezoning on May 10,
2006; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the approval ofthis rezoning
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to be in the best interest of the public health, safety , welfare, and in conformance with the
Comprehensive Policy Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors
that Chapter 165 of the Frederick County Code, Zoning, is amended to revise the Zoning District
Map to change 29.7 acres from RA (Rural Areas) District to RP (Residential Performance) District
with proffers, for 140 single family homes, as described by the application and plat submitted,
subject to the attached conditions voluntarily proffered in writing by the applicant and the property
owner.
This ordinance shall be in effect on the date of adoption.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Bill M. Ewing
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Gary W. Dove
Gene E. Fisher
Philip A. Lemieux
Barbara E. Van Osten
Aye
Aye
Abstained
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - TO CONSIDER A REQUEST TO REVISE THE ROUND HILL
COMMUNITY LAND USE PLAN. INCLUDING EXPANSION OF THE SEWER
AND WATER SERVICE AREA (SWSA). THE ROUND HILL AREA INCLUDES
LAND GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH AND SOUTH OF NORTHWESTERN
PIKE (ROUTE 50), WEST OF ROUTE 37. AND EAST OF CRINOLINE LANE IN
THE GAINESBORO AND BACK CREEK MAGISTERIAL DISTRICTS. -
(RESOLUTION #070-06) APPROVED AS AMENDED
Senior Planner Susan Eddy appeared before the Board regarding this item. She advised this
was a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to modify the Round Hill Land Use Plan to
expand the Sewer and Water Service Area. This proposed amendment was initiated at the request
ofthe Board of Supervisors. All of the land studied under this proposal is part of the Round Hill
Land Use Plan. The Frederick County Sanitation Authority does not currently serve this area and
they recommended expansion not occur until 2009 in order to avoid possible capacity issues. On
February 22,2006, the Board discussed the capacity and design issues associated with this proposal
and felt their attempt to address the concerns ofthe two churches was not adequately addressed. The
Board agreed to extend the corridor design standards to encompass the proposed SWSA expansion.
The design standards added clarity to the text in the existing plan. Senior Planner Eddy advised that
six citizens spoke in support of the proposed SWSA expansion at the Planning Commission public
hearing. The Planning Commission expressed concern about the boundary lines for the expansion,
as they were exclusive ofthe B2 zoned properties on the north side of Route 50 and the Round Hill
Community Center and Fire & Rescue station. The Planning Commission recommended approval
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of a slightly larger expansion of the SWSA to contain 189 acres. Senior Planner Eddy went on to
say that the expansion of the SWSA is a policy decision only and is not a commitment to extend
service lines to the new area. Further, the proposed expansion would allow only existing residences
to connect. New residences would be excluded from connection.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
Doug Rinker, Gainesboro District and Lay Leader for Round Hill United Methodist Church,
stated that he would like to see the SWSA boundary extended to include the Round Hill United
Methodist Church. He went on to say the commercial properties along Route 50 would like to be
included also. Mr. Rinker cited the following reasons for the church to be included in the SWSA
expansion:
The community plan includes properties vital to the community and the church is a vital
part of the community.
There is concern a church of370 members was left out of this plan due to an oversight.
Expansion of the property and facility are impossible under current conditions.
The congregation is in need of public utilities due to the amount of growth it is
experiencing.
He concluded by respectfully requesting that Round Hill United Methodist Church become part of
the SWSA.
Clinton Ritter, Gainesboro District, appeared before the Board on behalf some of the
landowners in the Round Hill area. He was supportive of the SWSA expansion because water and
sewer would increase the land values and tax base in the area. Further, expansion of the SWSA
would give businesses an opportunity to expand in the area to help the tax base.
Garland McCassam, Back Creek District, stated he was glad to see the Board considering
the SWSA expansion.
Greg Bishop, Back Creek District, was supportive ofthe SWSA expansion as the Round Hill
Community had a lot of water Is ewer problems.
William Fritz, Back Creek District, urged the Board to approve the SWSA expansion as the
water in the area is horrible. He stated something has to be done.
Don Jessup, Stonewall District and representati ve of Rose dale Church, stated this expansion
was needed, the residents were for it, and they would help get it done.
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John Grove, owner of Cather' s Market, spoke in favor ofthe SWSA expansion. He stated
the Community needs water and sewer.
Mickey Groves, Gainesboro District, spoke in support of the SWSA expansion.
Pastor Steve Rebert, Emmanuel Church and Gainesboro District, stated that he hoped this
proposal was ministering to the community. He urged the Board not to pass them by as there were
some needs in the community.
Urell Hepner, Round Hill Community, stated that he hoped the citizens could depend on
the Board to get water to the church.
Gary Triggs, Gainesboro District, stated water and sewer was needed badly. He went on
to say that Emmanuel Church can build or expand until it gets water and sewer.
There being no further public comments, Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Supervisor Van Osten asked how far Round Hill Methodist Church was from the proposed
expanded boundary.
Senior Planner Eddy stated that is was approximately 1,500 feet from the proposed boundary.
Supervisor Dove asked if the Board could add the church tonight or if another hearing was
required.
Administrator Riley advised that it could be added since the Board was setting policy.
Supervisor Van Osten move to amend the Round Hill Land Use Plan to include 189.347
acres and to further extend the boundary to include the Round Hill United Methodist Church.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Dove.
Supervisor DeHaven moved to amend the motion to establish the revised boundaries to
include those pareels north of Round Hill Road and south of Route 50 to the intersection of Round
Hill Road and Route 50.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Ewing.
Supervisor fisher stated that he felt the Board was band aiding the situation. He went on to
say that he was not sure why the boundary could not be drawn to include the northern properties.
Supervisor Lemieux stated there was an obvious need for water and sewer; however, with
potential capacity issues and total maximum daily load requirements, this was not the time to do this
expansion; therefore, he could not support it.
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There being no further discussion, the above motion to amend the original motion was
approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Charlcs S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Nay
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
The amended motion to approve the Round Hill Land Use Plan was approved by the
following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Nay
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
Chairman Shickle asked staff to articulate for those present what this Board action does.
Senior Planner Eddy advised this was a policy decision that extends a boundary line. It was
not a commitment to pay for or install water and sewer lines. The SWSA expansion equates to water
and sewer service at a landowner's expense for a business or existing house.
Supervisor Ewing stated the Board needed to begin serving existing property owners instead
of making provisions for new ones.
AN AMENDMENT TO
THE FREDERICK COUNTY 2003 COMPREHENSIVE POLlCY PLAN
CHAPTER 6, LAND USE
WHEREAS, An amendment to The Frederick County 2003 Comprehensive Policy Plan,
Chapter 6, Land Use, to expand the Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA) by approximately 251
acres and to amend the Round Hill Community Land Use Plan was considered. The properties are
generally located north and south ofNorthwesteffi Pike (Route 50), west of Route 37 and east of
Crinoline Lane, in the Back Creek and Gainesboro Magisterial Districts. This amendment was
reviewed by the Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee (CPPS), and the Planning
Commission during their regularly scheduled meetings; and
WHEREAS, The Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee (CPPS) held a public
meeting of this Comprehensive Policy Plan amendment on January 9, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this Comprehensive Policy
Plan amendment on April19, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on this Comprehensive Policy
Plan amendment on May 10,2006; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the adoption of this
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Comprehensive Policy Plan amendment to be in the best interest of the public health, safety, welfare,
and in good planning practice;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors
that the Frederick County 2003 Comprehensive Policy Plan, Chapter 6, Land Use, is amended to
include approximately 251 acres in the Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA) and further amended
to revise the Round Hill Community Land Use Plan. The SWSA expansion is described on the
attached map.
This ordinance shall be in effect on the day of adoption.
OTHER PLANNING ITEMS
MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN #02-06 OF LLE. LLC ROUTE 11 PROPERTY -
APPROVED
Planner II Candice E. Perkins appeared before the Board regarding this item. She advised
this was a master development plan for 3.7 acres zoned B2 (General Business) and B3 (Industrial
Transition Business) for a retail and gas station use. The property is located in the Shawnee
Magisterial District. Access to the site will be by one common right-inlright-out only entrance. The
applicant proposes to locate a six-foot fence along the property line adjacent to the railroad. The
Planning Commission approved a waiver of the zoning district buffer requirement to allow this
buffer to be shifted to the northern property line. The applicant has addressed all of staff's concerns.
She concluded by saying that staff is requesting the Board grant staff authority to approve this
master development plan administratively.
Joe Knechtel, Potesta & Associates, appeared before the Board on behalf of the applicant.
Supervisor DeHaven expressed his concern about the future right-of-way needed at the south
end of the property at the signalized intersection.
Mr. Knechtel responded that the spaces have been reserved and are not included in the final
count necessary for this use. The property will accommodate the needed right-of-way width.
Supervisor Fisher asked if the proposed right-in/right-out entrance was similar to the one at
Costco.
Mr. Knechtel stated the island geometry was designed so a left turn would be quite difficult.
Lloyd Ingram, VDOT engineer, stated VDOT would try to make the left turn as difficult
as possible.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Fisher, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board
authorized staff to administratively approve MDP #02-06.
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The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
DISCUSSION OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - CHAPTER 165. ZONING -
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - WAIVER OF COMMUNITY CENTERS IN
SINGLE FAMILY. SMALL LOT SUBDIVISIONS - AUTHORIZED FOR PUBLIC
HEARING
Zoning and Subdivision Administrator Mark Cheran appeared before the Board regarding
this item. He advised this was a proposed ordinance change to allow the Board of Supervisors to
waive the community center requirement for subdivisions having less than fifty (50) lots, provided
an equivalent ofthree age-appropriate recrcational units for each thirty (30) dwelling units can be
demonstrated. He concluded by saying this item was being presented for discussion purposes.
Chairman Shickle polled the Board as to their feelings regarding this proposal.
Supervisor DeHaven stated that he liked the concept, but was concerned that a small
development might have the same requirements as a mid-sized or large development; however, he
believed the case by case review was right.
Supervisor Van Osten stated she could support the proposal.
Vice Chairman Ewing stated he could support the proposal, but echoed Supervisor
DeHaven's comments.
Supervisor Dove agreed with Supervisor DeHaven.
Supervisor fisher stated he could support the proposal.
Supervisor Lemieux stated he could support the proposal.
Chairman Shickle stated he could not support the proposal as written.
Supervisor DeHaven expressed concern over the use of the term "pro-rated" as this might
mean the County is wanting to get a specific number of units. He asked Zoning Administrator
Cheran to define the formula used to determine the pro-rated share.
Zoning Administrator Cheran responded the formula is the same as currently in the
ordinance.
Administrator Riley advised the ordinance could be written to specify that any proposed
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development that comes forward with less than 50 lots would eligible to seek the waiver.
Planning Director Eric Lawrence advised that a recreational unit is valued at $25,000 per unit
per 10 housing units.
Supervisor DeHaven advised he would yield to that, but felt there should be some guidelines.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board approved
advertising the proposed amendment to Section I 65-64A for public hearing.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Nay
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
BOARD LIAISON REPORTS
Supervisor Van Osten advised the Conservation Easement Authority has requested a meeting
with the Board of Supervisors either collectively or individually to go over the proposed easements
and memorandum of understanding to be considered by the Board at its May 24, 2006 meeting. The
Authority would like to meet prior to May 24"1. She asked the Board to provide comments and
feedback to her or Senior Planner Susan Eddy.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
There were no Board of Supervisors' comments.
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. (9:15 P.M.)
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Richard C. Shickle
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
JOh~Y
Clerk, Board of Supervisors
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Jay E. Tib s
Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors
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