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076-10� ��'��11� SH�E)�'�' Actioa�: PLANNING COMMISSIC?N: Apri17, 2{110 - R.econamended Approval BOARD OF SUPER`a1SORS: Apri128, 2010 �APPR ©UED� DENIED ES'I'ADI.,ISIINIENT ®F THE SOUTH TIMBER RIDGE AGRICULTURAL � FORESTAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, a proposal to create the South Timber Ridge Agricultural &Forestal District to consist of 626.53 acres, was considered. The properties are bordered by Hollow Road {Route 707) to the north, and Muse Road {Route 610} and Golden (archard Road (Route 70$) to the east, and are identified by Property ldentificationNuz�nbers 26 -A -42, 26 -A -43, 26- A -43A, 26 -A -45, 26 -A -46, 26- A -61, 26- A -61A, 26 -A -62, 26 -A -63, 26 -A -64, 26 -A -65, 37 -A -1, 37 -A -1A, 37 -A -74 in the Back Creek Magisterial District. This application was reviewed by the Agricultural District Advisory Comrniitee (ADAC }, and the Planning Conux::issian during their regularly scheduled meetings; and WHEREAS, The Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC) recommended approval of This proposal on March 18, 2010; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recormended approval on this proposal to establish the South Timber Ridge Agricultural &Forestal District on April 7, 2410; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on this proposal to establish the South Timber Ridge Agricultural. &Forestal District on April 28, 2010; and WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the establishment of this 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 Caunty Board of supervisors as follows: The Frederick County Board of Supervisors hereby establishes the South Timber Ridge Agricultural &Forestal District to consist of 626.53 acres in the Back Creek Magisterial District, with an expiration and renewal date of May 1st, 2015. This Agricultural &Forestal District is as described on the attached map. PDftes. #� i 8 -10 This ordinance shall be in. effect an the. day of adoption. Passed this 28th day of April, 2010 by the following recorded vote: Richard C. 5hickle, Chairrn.an Aye Gary A. Lofton Aye Gary W. Dove Aye Bill M. Ewing Aye Gene E. Fisher Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye Christopher E. Collins Pt7Res. # 1 S -] 0 BflS Res. #Q76 -i0 Aye A COPY ATTEST Jo .Riley, Jr. Fr derick County Administrator CC�UI�T� �f F`I�EDEICI� If�etrart�e�t of Plane�ii�g and Develog�ment 54UJ665�5�5t �'Ax: 54Qr16b5 -6395 MEMOR�►.NDUM T ®: Frederick County Board of Supervisors FRAM: Mark R Cheran, Zoning Administrator ��ft��. RE: Public Hearing - 2010 — 201 � Agricultural and Forestal Districts Renewal and Additions DATE: April 13, 2010 Chapter 43, Section 15.2 -4300 of the Code of Virginia,1950, as amended, requires that Agricultural and Forestal Districts be reviewed by the local gavernrnent every f ve years after establishment. Furthermore, the Gode of Virginia requires the local governing body to establish an Agricultural District Advisory Committee for the purpose of reviewing proposals that establish or renew districts to ensure conformity with the prOV151on5 of Section 15.2 - 43000. Ultimately, the Board of Supervisors approves, approves with modifications, or denies the proposal to establish or renew an Agricultural and Forestal District. In working with members of the camrnunity and the Extension Services, staff has circulated forms for the renewal of, additions to and deletions from, the Agricultural and Forestal Districts to the property owners. These forms are important aspects of the Agricultural and Forestal District Prograzra; the program is voluntary, enabling property owners the right to participate should they be interested. The Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC) met on March 18, 2010, and unanimously recommended the creation of three new agricultural and forestal districts and the renewal of three existing agricultural and forestal districts. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended creating three new agricultural and forestal districts and renewing the three existing agricultural and forestal districts at their meeting ofApril 7, 2010. The fallowing items are included in your agenda: 1} Creation of the Albin Agricultural and Forestal District. 2} Creation of the Apple Pie Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District. 3} Creation of the South Timber Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District. 4} Update of the 2010 -2015 Doable Church, Red Sud and South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal Districts. 107 North Rent Street, Suite Z42 VtTia�chester, '6�irgiz�ia 226a1 -5040 Proposed South Timber I1�idge Agricultural and Forestal District This is a request to the Frederick County Planning Commission to establish a new Agricultural and Forestal District (District), South Timber Ridge. This is a proposed addition to the County's three Agricultural and Forestal Districts, which includes the South Frederick District, established in 19$0, the Double Church District, established in 1995 and the Red Bud District, established in 2006. The Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC) unanimously recommended approval of the South Timber Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District at their meeting on March 18, 2010. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of this new district at their meeting on Apri17, 2010. L�CATI4N This proposed District is located in the Back Creek Magisterial District bozdered by 1�lollow Road (Route 707) to the north, and Muse Road (Route 610} and Golden Orchard Road (Route 70$} to the east. SIZE The proposed District contains 625.53 + /- acres within 14 parcels. Please see attached map. 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 naiure. LAND USE All parcels within the proposed District are in agricultural ox orchards. CQMPREHENSIVE PLAN The 2007 Cozx�prehensiye Policy Plan of Frederick County (Comp Plan} provides guidance when considering land use actions. The location of this proposed 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 District of 466.70+/ - acres is residential and agricultural. The cuzzent land use should remain in its present land use of pristine condition with land use of orchards, and agricultural.. ZONING All of the parcels are currently zoned RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District. The properties' surrounding properties are zoned: North: RA (Rural Areas) South: RA (Rural Areas) East: RA {Rural Areas) West: RA (Rural Areas) LAKES/PONDSISTREAMS The proposed 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 resouzces. SOILS The general relief of the new District varies from rolling hills and ridges to the north, west, south and east. This District lies within the Back Creek watershed and water is available from ponds, wells and spxings. PRIME AGRICULTURE SOIL The largest amount of prime agricultural soils located within the proposed South Timber Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District is Weikert- Becks- Blairton STAFF COMMENTS Based upon the Comp Plan which indicates the area of the County where this proposed Distinct is to be located, the area is not part of any land use plan or study. The proposed District 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 proposed South Timber Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District is agriculturally significant as outlined in the Agricultural and Forestal Districts Act. STAFF CONCLUSIONS FOR THE APRIL 28 201.0 FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING The Frederick County Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC) unanimously recommended approval of the South Timber Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District at their meeting of March 18, 201.0, and the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval at their meeting on Apri17, 2010. This proposed 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 Vir inia sets out criteria fox 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 District provide an opportunity for the agribusiness community to conduct long range planning efforts for the rnanageznent of their operations, while providing a reserve of agricultural land through the year 20 i 5, Therefore, staff would recommend that this proposed 626.53 + / -acre District be included as one of the County's Agricultural and Forestal Districts. PLANNING COMMISSION SUMMARY &ACTION OF TIIE 4!07110 MEETING: No citizens spoke during the public comment portion of the public hearing. One of the Planning Commissioners, who is a surveyor, commented that while conducting surveying work in this area, he noticed a couple properties were missing from the map and some of the tax map numbers did not match up correctly with the property owners. He offered to meet with the staff to correct those discrepancies before the Board's public hearing. No other issues or areas of concern were raised. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the creation of the South Timber Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District. (Note: All members of the Planning Commission were present.) 2 � F� ®����� ��� ����� FZ.idg �, � ��restal Dis��n�fi Legend ...�tMAe B�Ae/ uxluwusmu ¢ww.imxnf BI �Bemwe Nn�proew•a nwm� ":'.�.:� us[uesni svn�mGwf mlawNn. pmwri xpx�l x�Ruama�Pxnne Gwmwwrornni ea iar�.vfe tiwmr Deem Wmmern:aaeaeemie tvsniwry pnn�u w [F+nnnM nnyxrpne0P�e1 .... Mxsndue�oaerel . xE i�tgne Fe.�s+er osnm aaixeyone�i rxrwmvee umru Note: F®MUmy 9.2016 Map Snea1M q' Frtaorick Cow,ty 15npt of Plaenln3 d IlevolopmeM 1Q7 N Meru Ea 5u6o 2f12, WimTnster. VA 22621 5.! ©..585.5651 ���✓ ��� P �' ��'' Potential South Timber Ridge Ag &Forestal District .� `;. D 4$ 7 2 Miles oam �: ao� aencv emae onn � !:iam�are aprmx�mai� 2010 - 2015 50UTH TIMBER RIDGE AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT Map # Owner Information Acreage 26 -A -42 Cordel] Watt D 50 26 -A -43 Cordell Watt 3 DO 26 -A -43A Cordel! Watt 11,23 26 -A -45 Cordell Watt 0.60 26 -A -46 Cordell Watt 132 SD 26 -A -61 Timber Ridge Fruit Farms 101.OD 26 -A -61A Cordell Watt 2.OD 26 -A -62 Timlaer Ridge Fruit Farms 35 SO 26 -A -63 Timber Ridge Fruit Farms 38 62 26 -A -64 Timber Ridge Fruit Farms 91.3$ 26 -A -65 Timber Ridge Fruit Farms 8 DD 37 -A -1 Timber Ridge Fruit Farms 173.20 37 -A -1A Cordell Watt 10 DD 37 -A -74 Timber Ridge Fruit Farms 19.00 626.53 Frederick County Planning &Development February 1, 2010 Zoning Administrator 107 Forth Kent Street Winchester, VA 22603 Mr. Cheran: Please accept the attached list ofi properties owned by me, Cordell Watt, and my business, Timber Ridge Fruit Farm, LLC, to create the South Timber Ridge Agricultural and Forestral District. These properties contain open space, woodlands, and orchards and meet the requirements of the Commonwealth of Virginia for the creation of such a district. Thank you, ,� �. �, f. �t �� Cordell Watt Timber Ridge Fruit Farms, LLC 1. E: f �1,;' �� -- 1t44t � l _. �� � t {4[ ��� 4�._._... r' ... __ _-, � ��