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Memorandum to Board of Supervisors
Public Hearing – Consideration for Inclusion of Parcels of Less than 5 Acres into the 2015-2020
Agricultural and Forestal Districts
July 27, 2015
Background:
The County’s Agricultural and Forestal District Program is intended to recognize, promote,
embrace, and protect ouragricultural economy. One strategy utilized to protect agricultural
operations is an ordinance requirement that establishes a 200-foot building setback against the
agricultural district; essentially working to minimize impacts on agricultural activities from non-
agricultural structures. The 200-foot building setback(i.e. ‘buffer’)from Agricultural Districts
was adopted into the Zoning Ordinance on May 28, 2007.
In February 2015, the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC) found that parcels less
than five (5) acres, not in the Land Use Assessment Program, and in an Agricultural District,
could be placing unintended restrictions on adjacent properties. The concern was that placement
of these parcels of less than five (5) acres in size into the Agricultural District did not clearly
further agriculturepursuits and interests, yet the resulting 200-foot setback placed greater
restrictions on their adjacent neighbors. Essentially, someone with a two (2) acre parcel could
control development activity on their two (2) acres as well as their neighbor’s two (2) acres
(when the 200-ft setback was applied).At their April 20, 2015 meeting, the ADAC
recommended that such properties not be included in the Agricultural District. On May 20,
2015, the Planning Commission endorsed the ADAC’s April 20, 2015 recommendation.
On May 27, 2015, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors adopted the eight(8) 2015-2020
Agricultural and Forestal Districts totaling 11,425 acres. Forty-six (46) parcels totaling eighty-
seven (87) acres were not included in the adopted 2015-2020 Agricultural and Forestal Districts.
These forty-six (46) parcels were each less thanfive (5) acres in size and were not participants in
the County’s Land Use Assessment Program. During the Board’s public hearing, a number of
property owner’s voiced concern that they wanted their smaller parcels included in the
Agricultural Districts, and more importantly, were not aware that their parcels were not included
in the Planning Commission’s recommendation, nor had their parcels been advertised for
On May 27, 2015, the Board of Supervisors requested that each of these parcels be
inclusion.
given further consideration, and that the property owners be given an opportunity to
participate in the evaluation.
In response to the Board of Supervisors’ May 27, 2015 request, the ADAC held a meeting on
June 24, 2015, to reconsider including theforty-six (46) parcels of less than five (5) acres into
the County’s Agricultural and Forestal Districts. Staff presentedfor review each of theforty-six
(46) parcels previously not included in the District. The property owners where offered an
opportunity to voice their position regarding placement of their less than 5 acre parcels into the
Agricultural and Forestal District. A number of property owners attended the meeting and voiced
their preference that their parcels be included in the Agricultural and Forestal Districts. The
ADAC discussion did include a review of how placement of a parcel into an Agricultural and
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Memorandum to Board of Supervisors
Public Hearing – Consideration for Inclusion of Parcels of Less than 5 Acres into the 2015-2020
Agricultural and Forestal Districts
July 27, 2015
Forestal District would place additional setback restrictions of 200 feet on adjoining properties.
Ultimately, the ADAC supported the interests of property owners wanting participation and
The ADAC recommended that all forty-six
inclusion in the Agricultural and Forestal Districts.
(46) parcels be included in their respective Districts.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 15, 2015, to review theforty-six (46)
parcels. Several property owners spoke to request that their property remain in the Agricultural
and Forestal Districts.One adjacent property owner expressed his concern that a 200-foot
setback would render his property unbuildable –devaluing the property from approximately $70-
80,000 to less than $20,000.
The Planning Commissionnoted that the County’sAgricultural and Forestal District Program is
intended to recognize, promote, and protect our agricultural economy. The strategy utilized to
protect agricultural operations is an ordinance requirement that establishes a 200-foot building
setback against the agricultural district; essentially working to minimize impacts on agricultural
activities from non-agricultural structures. The Planning Commissioners questioned if it was
appropriate that parcels less than five (5) acres be included within an Agricultural and Forestal
District, as these parcels wouldbe placing unintended restrictions on adjacent propertiesnot in
an Agricultural and Forestal District.
At the request of numerous Planning Commission members, and prior to its July 15, 2015
meeting, staff broke down theforty-six (46) affected properties into three groups forevaluation
and review. The first group was properties encapsulated/surrounded by existing Agricultural and
Forestal Districts. The second group was properties that were neither adjacent nor encapsulated
by existing Agricultural and Forestal Districts.The third group was properties adjacent to an
existing Agricultural and Forestal District.A table of the three groups has been included with
this memorandum for your review. (Attachment 3)
The Planning Commission in reviewing the forty-six (46) parcels of less than five (5) acres
believed that the increased setback to adjoining properties not in the Agricultural and Forestal
District did place unintended restrictionson adjacent properties. Furthermore, the Planning
Commission felt the undue burden placed on the effected property owner was not the intent of
the Agricultural and Forestal Districts; the effected property owner would require relief from the
greater setbackand this relief could only be accomplished by a variance via the Board of Zoning
Appeals at a cost of $400.00.
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Public Hearing – Consideration for Inclusion of Parcels of Less than 5 Acres into the 2015-2020
Agricultural and Forestal Districts
July 27, 2015
The Planning Commission,using the 3 part table,recommended the following actions (See
Attachment 3):
22 Parcels with a total of 61.95 +/- acres not be added to the districts.
24 Parcels with a total of 46.35 +/- acres to be added to the districts.
The total acreage of the County’s eight (8) Agricultural and Forestal Districts as a result of the
Planning Commission recommendation would be 11,646.35 +/- acres.
Attachment1
MEETING SUMMARY
OF THE
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Held in the Board of Supervisors Room of the Frederick County Ad
Kent Street in Winchester, Virginia on June 24, 2015.
PRESENT: Carly C. Ay, Stonewall District; Dudley H. Rinker, Back Creek Di
District; John D. Cline, Stonewall District; and Cordell L. Watt
ABSENT: Harman Brumback, Back Creek District; Jason McDonald, Shawnee Di
Back Creek District Alternate
Staff: Eric Lawrence, Director of Planning & Development; Mark R. Cher
Pam Deeter, Secretary
OTHER: Ellen Murphy, Commissioner of Revenue; Seth Thatcher, Assessor; ight property owners
and/or representatives.
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Cheran. Items one and tware two new
properties that want to come into the Agricultural and Forestal
properties that were not included in the renewal of the 2015-202
which the Board of Supervisors requests a re-evaluation.
Mr. Cheran stated that people continue to express a desire to be
agenda this evening is an opportunity to consider their addition
Item 1: Addition of 5 acres, PIN 43-A-159A, to 2015-2020 Red Bud
This is a request to the Frederick County Agricultural District
acre parcel, PIN 43-A-159A, to the 2015-2020 Red Bud Agricultura
located along Red Bud Road and the District currently has 985.59acres. If approved this would increase
the 2015-2020 Red Bud Agricultural and Forestal District to 990. This addition meets the
intent of Chapter 43, Section 15.2-4300 of the Code of Virginia,
with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan which keeps this area rural in
On a motion made by Mr. Rinker and seconded by Mr. Watt, the ADAed approval of the
addition of the 5.0+/- acres, PIN 43-A-159A, to the 2015-2020 Red Bud Agricultural and Forestal District.
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Item 2: Addition of 175 acres, PIN 85-A-3, to 2015-2020 South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal
District
This is a request to the Frederick County Agricultural District
acre parcel, PIN 85-A-3, to the 2015-2020 South Frederick Agricu
located along Conestoga Lane. If approved this would increase t
Agricultural and Forestal District to 6,020.90+/- acres. This addition meets the intent of Chapter 43,
Section 15.2-4300 of the Code of Virginia, and has been evaluate
Comprehensive Plan which keeps this area rural in nature.
On a motion made by Mr. Watt and seconded by Mr. Rinker, the ADAed approval of the
addition of the 175 acres, PIN 85-A-3, to the 2015-2020 South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal
District.
Item 3: Re-Evaluation of the addition of 46 parcels, totaling 87 acres, to
Forestal Districts.
Mr. Cheran gave background information that at the ADAC meeting in February 2015, ADAC discussed
whether properties that were less than 5 acres in size and not i
Program should be included in an agricultural and forestal distr
District could impact adjacent property owners by requiring a bu
agricultural district boundaries. The ADAC recommended that su
Agricultural and Forestal District.
The Board of Supervisors met on May 27, 2015, and adopted the eight 2015-2020 Agricultural
Forestal Districts totaling 11,425 acres which did not include 4
Program. The Board of Supervisors
requested that the ADAC review the 46 parcels, and permit the 46
participate in the evaluation.
Before the presentation started, an ADAC member spoke about the
helped create the individual Agricultural and Forestal Districts
agricultural in the County, and therefore should be included in
Mr. Cheran stated that as the ADAC reviews the 46 parcels, staff
parcel, and include the 200 foot buffer area on adjacent propert
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PIN 42-A-61 Mr. Cheran started his presentation with the Albin District. Th
and the size of the parcel is 2.50 acres. A committee member sp
landowner if he wants to be in the Agricultural District to prot
surrounded by the Agricultural District, and there are no adjace
Rinker and seconded by Mr. Stelzl, the ADAC unanimously recommen
A-61 into the 2015-2020 Albin Agricultural and Forestal District.
PIN(s) 31-A-170 and 31-A-171 Located in the Apple Pie Ridge District, these two parcels are o
Fruit Hill Orchard Inc. One parcel has 0.34 acres and the other
200 foot setback of how it would affect adjoining property owner
that these properties already adjoin an orchard.
On a motion made by Mr. Rinker and seconded by Mr. Stelzl, the A
approval of including PIN(s) 31-A-170 and 31-A-171 into the 2015-2020 Apple Pie Ridge Agricultu
Forestal District.
PIN 85-A-25 The next 10 properties are located in the Double Church Agricult
The first to consider is PIN 85-A-25, a 0.50 acre parcel owned b
with limited expansion opportunity. Placement of the property i
additional setback burdens on its adjacent properties. A committif this restriction
affects the parcel that is in Agricultural District from buildin
member stated then why do we want to restrict an adjacent parcel
A committee member said if a landowner wants to be back in the D
in. A question was posed is this a new addition or was this proper
replied this landowner was already in the District.
On a motion made by Mr. Rinker and seconded by Mr. Stelzl, the A
including PIN 85-A-25 into the 2015-2020 Double Church Agricultu
committee member opposed the motion.
PIN 85-A-33 PIN 85-A-33 is owned by Jessie Judd and the parcel size is 0.37
the buffers on the map which could affect the properties to the . It was noted that
placement of this property in the District is impacting the neig
fields were in the Agricultural District and Mr. Cheran said no.
Another member spoke up and said he helped to form the District.
On a motion made by Mr. Rinker and seconded by Mr. Stelzl, the A
including PIN 85-A-33 into the 2015-2020 Double Church Agricultu
committee members opposed the motion.
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PIN 85-A-132 PIN 85-A-132 is owned by Sandra Ritenour, and is 3.67 acres. The property owner came
forward to speak. This piece of land was cut from the original on the
property and surrounding this property is Agricultural and Fores
property owners stated she has raised corn, steers, goats, and s
would like to stay in the District.
On a motion made by Mr. Stetzl and seconded by Mr. Rinker, the A
approval of including PIN 85-A-132 into the 2015-2020 Double Chu
PIN 85-A-139A PIN 85-A-139A is owned by Gary and Linda Scothorn, and contains
Scothorn came forward to speak. Mr. Scothorn confirmed the areahe could build. He expressed
that he would obtain a building permit if he decided to build. H
property and he owns several other smaller parcels with separate
On a motion made by Mr. Ay and seconded by Mr. Stelzel, the ADAC
approval of including PIN 85-A-132 into the 2015-2020 Double Chu
PIN 86-A-33 PIN 86-A-33 is owned by Betty Stelzl, and contains .12 acres.
mother, and stated that the buffer does come onto his farm whichAgricultural District and also
across the road and this property is surround by farmland. This
when Grim Road went in this piece of property was separated from
On a motion made by Mr. Rinker and seconded by Mr. Ay, the ADAC
approval of including PIN 86-A-33 into the 2015-2020 Double Chur
Mr. Stelzl abstained from voting and the vote was unanimously pa
PIN 86-A-230A PIN 86-A-230A is owned by Jeffery and Joseph Gore, and the pa
Cheran said the 200 foot buffer has been placed on the map and t
property owners
On a motion made by Mr. Stelzl and seconded by Mr. Rinker, the A
approval of including PIN 86-A-230A into the 2015-2020 Double Ch
District.
PIN 86-A-231 PIN 86-A-231 is owned by Fred Gore, and the parcel has 2.50 acre
appears to be less than 100 feet wide, possibly an old right-of-way. The properties on both side of this
parcel are in the Agricultural and Forestal District.
On a motion made by Mr. Stelzl and seconded by Mr. Rinker, the A
approval of including PIN 86-A-231 into the 2015-2020 Double Church Agricultural and Forestal Dis
PIN 86-A-245 PIN 86-A-245 is owned by John and Virginia Booth and the parcel A
committee member spoke up and said that Ms. Booth contacted him
in the Agricultural and Forestal District.
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On a motion made by Mr. Rinker and seconded by Mr. Cline, the AD
approval of including PIN 86-A-245 into the 2015-2020 Double Chu
PIN(s) 86-A-264 and 86-A-264A PIN(s) 86-A-264 and 86-A-264A are owned by Shirley Ritenour, one
parcel is 0.50 and the other is 0.53 acres in size. A committee
back is Clevenger Property and to the best of his knowledge thisDistrict.
On a motion made by Mr. Stelzl and seconded by Mr. Rinker, the A
approval of including PIN 86-A-264 and 86-A-264A into the 2015-2
Forestal District.
PIN 43-A-159 The next 11 properties are located in the Red Bud Agricultural a
first to consider is PIN 43-A-159, a 2 acre property owner by R
Mr. Oates came forward to speak on behalf of the property owner.
of the R & J Land Development land was just recommended for appr
go into the Agricultural District.
that is a front setback and on other side of this property is a
impact on this property. The landowner wants to stay in the Agr
all buffer stops at the state maintained road or right-of- the road.
On a motion made by Mr. Stelzl and seconded by Mr. Rinker, the A
approval of including PIN 43-A-159 into the 2015-2020 Red Bud Ag
PIN 44-A-28C PIN 44-A-28C is owned by Robert and Marsha Boden and the parcel
Oates came forward to speak on behalf of the landowners. The pr
are in the Agricultural District. When the District was formed t
a lot of these little parcels to meet the criteria to form a Dis
parcels.
A committee member gave his opinion that putting on an addition
different from someone trying to put in 20 lots. Maybe there ne
Mr. Cheran said if you are adding onto the principal structure t
play. Now, if you were putting up an acces
On a motion made by Mr. Rinker and seconded by Mr. Ay, the ADAC
approval of including PIN 44-A-28C into the 2015-2020 Red Bud Ag
PIN 44D-2-6 PIN 44D-2-6 is owned by Charles Willis and the parcel is 2.00 a
contacted staff and wants to be in the Agricultural and Forestal District
when this District was formed he needed this piece to connect to
the Agricultural District. Mr. Oates said when the District was formed there was no lot size. We need to
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have 200 acres to form the Districts and the properties could be
be in the Agricultural District.
On a motion made by Mr. Stelzl and seconded by Mr. Rinker, the A
approval of including PIN 44D-2-6 into the 2015-2020 Red Bud Agr
PIN 55-A-5B PIN 55-A-5B is owned by Vera Herring and the parcel size is 1.0
again this is another property that helped form the District. T
belongs to her son; to the West is the Battlefield. Ms. Herring affect anyone since
surrounding property is in Agricultural District.
On a motion made by Mr. Rinker and seconded by Mr. Cline, the AD
approval of including PIN 55-A-5B into the 2015-2020 Red Bud Agr
PIN 55-A-5D PIN 55-A-5D is owned by Kevin Herring and the parcel size is 1.21 acres. Mr.
this is Vera Herring son and he is surrounded by Agricultural District land.
On a motion made by Mr. Stelzl and seconded by Mr. Rinker, the A
approval of including PIN 55-A-5D into the 2015-2020 Red Bud Agr
PIN 55-A-14 PIN 55-A-14 is owned by Ernest Lam and the parcel size is 2.00 acres. The buf
shown on the map for viewing to the Committee. Mr. Oates spoke
helped form the District and would like to remain in the Distric
On a motion made by Mr. Rinker and seconded by Mr. Stelzl, the A
approval of including PIN 55-A-14 into the 2015-2020 Red Bud Agr
PIN(s) 55-A-115 and 55-A-117 PIN(s) 55-A-115 and 55-A-117 are owned by Mr. Jeff Jenkins through
two different holding companies: Jeffrey Jenkins and R & J Land
has 1.75 acres and the R & J Land Development has 4.33 acres in
both surrounded by Church and a subdivision
On a motion made by Mr. Rinker and seconded by Mr. Stelzl, the A
approval of including PIN(s) 55-A-115 and 55-A-117 into the 2015-2020 Red Bud Agricultural and
Forestal District.
PIN 55-A-118 PIN 55-A-118 is owned by Dawn Stultz and her parcel contains 1.
On a motion made by Mr. Rinker and seconded by Mr. Stelzl, the A
approval of including PIN 55-A-118 into the 2015-2020 Red Bud Ag
PIN(s) 55-A-177 and 55-A-178A PIN(s) 55-A-177 and 55-A-178A are owned by William Schuller Jr., and
William and Genevieve Schuller. One parcel contains 0.38 acres a
in size. Mr. Oates said Mr. Schuller has purchased these proper
consolidated the land. Each of the properties might have an old
Mr. Schuller has cattle on the land and also uses the fields for
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On a motion made by Mr. Stelzl and seconded by Mr. Rinker, the A
approval of including PIN 55-A-177 and 55-A-178A into the 2015-2
District.
PIN 77-A-83 The next 21 properties are located in the South Frederick Agricultural and
The first to consider is PIN 77-A-83, a 0.5 acre property owned
On a motion made by Mr. Rinker and seconded by Mr. Stelzl, the A
approval of including PIN 77-A-83 into the 2015-2020 South Frede
PIN(s) 73-A-27 and 73-A-28 PIN(s) 73-A-27 and 73-A-28 are owned by Martha Cooley and Vernon Riding
Trust. Ms. Cooley property has 4.00 acres in size and the Trust property has 4.00se
properties are along Germany Road.
On a motion made by Mr. Rinker and seconded by Mr. Stelzl, the ADAC unanimously recommended
approval of including PIN(s) 73-A-27 and 73-A-28 into the 2015-2020 South Frederick Agricultural and
Forestal District.
PIN(s) 73-A-30, 73-A-30A, and 73-A-30E PIN(s) 73-A-30, 73-A-30A, and 73-A-30E are owned by Dudley
other property is 1.01 acres in size. Mr. and Mrs. Noffke property has 1.71 acres. Mr. Rinker has
abstained from the vote.
On a motion made by Mr. Cline and seconded by Mr. Stelzl, the AD
approval of including PINs 73-A-30, 73-A-30A, and 73-A-30E into the 2015-2020 South Frederick
Agricultural and Forestal District.
PIN 73-A-34 PIN 73-A-34 is owned by Charles Hamilton and consists of 4.80 acres.
On a motion made by Mr. Cline and seconded by Mr. Rinker, the AD
approval of including PIN 73-A-34 into the 2015-2020 South Frederick Agricultural and Forest
PIN 73-A-38 PIN 73-A-38 is owned by Mark and Roxanna Orndorff and consists
property is along Middle Road.
On a motion made by Mr. Rinker and seconded by Mr. Stelzl, the A
approval of including PIN 73-A-38 into the 2015-2020 South Frederick Agricultural and Forest
PIN 73-12-11 PIN 73-12-11 is owned by Charles and Vicky Murphy and consists of 2.86 ac
On a motion made by Mr. Stelzl and seconded by Mr. Rinker, the A
approval of including PIN 73-12-11 into the 2015-2020 South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal
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PIN(s) 73-12-23 and 73-12-26 PIN(s) 73-12-23 and 73-12-26 are owned by David and Patricia Hlavinka
and David and Julie Menefee. The Hlavinka property consists of
consists of 2.29 acres in size. The Menefee sent in a letter wa It
was noted that these lots are in a Rural Preservation Subdivisio
200 foot Agricultural District buffer will not affect the lots w
On a motion made by Mr. Stelzl and seconded by Mr. Rinker, the A
approval of including PIN(s) 73-12-23 and 73-12-26 into the 2015-2020 South Frederick Agricultural and
Forestal District.
PIN 74-A-10F PIN 74-A-10F is owned by Larry and Joyce Earhart and consists o. Mr. and
Mrs. Earhart came forward to speak. Mrs. Earhart expressed their concerns
have to be in land use to be in the Agricultural District and th
they have a small parcel which is not in the land use program. They support the Agricultural District and
have been in the district for many years. The surrounding propA
committee member asked the property owner if their larger property is in the Land Use Program and
Agricultural and Forestal District Program. Mrs. Earhart said y stated
that they did not want their neighbor to construct a house, and
District buffer placed on the adjacent property would prohibit t
adjacent property, further preserving their farming operation.
On a motion made by Mr. Stelzl and seconded by Mr. Rinker, the A
approval of including PIN 74-A-10F into the 2015-2020 South Frederick Agricultural and Fores
PIN(s) 74-A-14, 74-A-15A, and 74-A-15 PIN(s) 74-A-14, 74-A-15A, and 74-A-15 are owned by Cheryl
Humphries and Pamela Lewis. Two of the properties owned by Ms. H
1.23 acres. The joint property with Pamela Lewis is 3.00 acres
On a motion made by Mr. Rinker and seconded by Mr. Stelzl, the A
approval of including PIN(s) 74-A-14, 74-A-15A, and 74-A-15 into the 2015-2020 South Frederick
Agricultural and Forestal District.
PIN 61-A-23A PIN 61-A-23A is owned by BHS, LC and the parcel is 1.00 acre in
On a motion made by Mr. Rinker and seconded by Mr. Watt, the ADA
approval of including PIN 61-A-23A into the 2015-2020 South Frederick Agricultural and Fores
PIN 62-A-27 PIN 62-A-27 is owned by William Copenhaver and the parcel is 1.
On a motion made by Mr. Rinker and seconded by Mr. Stelzl, the A
approval of including PIN 62-A-27 into the 2015-2020 South Frederick Agricultural and Forest
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PIN 61-A-29 PIN 61-A-29 is owned by BHS, LC and the parcel is 1.25 acres in size.
On a motion made by Mr. Rinker and seconded by Mr. Stelzl, the A
approval of including PIN 61-A-29 into the 2015-2020 South Frederick Agricultural and Forest
PIN(s) 61-A-43E and 61-A-44 PIN(s) 61-A-43E and 61-A-44 are owned by Carol Melby and Joseph
Snapp. Ms. is property is 1.00 acre in size and Mr. Snapp is 2.20 acres.
On a motion made by Mr. Rinker and seconded by Mr. Stelzl, the A
approval of including PIN(s) 61-A-43E and 61-A-44 into the 2015-2020 South Frederick Agricultur
Forestal District.
PIN 73-A-64A PIN 73-A-64A is owned by Holly and Samuel Dillender and the par
On a motion made by Mr. Rinker and seconded by Mr. Stelzl, the ADAC unanimously recommended
approval of including PIN 73-A-64A into the 2015-2020 South Frederick Agricultural and Fores
PIN 26-A-61A The next parcel is located in the South Timber Ridge Agricultura
PIN 26-A-61A, is a 2 acre property owned by CLW Holdings. The surrounding is al
Forestal District.
On a motion made by Mr. Rinker and seconded by Mr. Stelzl, the A
approval of including PIN 26-A-61A into the 2015-2020 South Timber Ridge Agricultural and Fo
District. Mr. Watt abstained from the vote.
Mr. Cheran will take the recommendation to the Planning Commissi
of Supervisors on August 12, 2015.
Mr. Watt wanted to get the opinion of the committee members abou
home. Mr. Watt stated that he does not believe the intent of an
ing addition to his or her house. But,
A committee member noticed on the map that the future Route 37 e
and Forestal District. The committee member wanted to know how
noted that when an Agricultural District is either created or re
noted that a major road or subdivision is in the Comprehensive P
establishment of the Agricultural District will hinder the abili
But it was also noted that the Board could elect not to include a parc
planned infrastructure was envisioned to be constructed within t
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the planned infrastructure should supersede the agricultural protections offered by participation in an
Agricultural District.
A committee member had a question about PATH (Power Lines). If
Forestal District, is approached by a utility company for a righof-way through his property is this
allowed. Mr. Cheran replied the way state code is written it s
District and should be taken into consideration but not sure if
landowner opposed this action it would certainly strengthen the
District.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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Attachment2
PUBLIC HEARING
Addition to the South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District –The proposed addition is a
175.00+/- acre tract within one parcel and is located in the Back Creek District along Conestoga
Lane.
Action – Recommend Approval
Zoning and Subdivision Administrator, Mark R. Cheran, reported this is a request to add
a 175.00+/- acre parcel to the South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District. Mr. Cheran explained
the District currently has a total of 5,845.90+/- acres and if approved with the additional 175.00+/- acre
parcel, the District would now have a total of 6,020.90+/- acres. Mr. Cheran noted the Agricultural
District Advisory Committee (ADAC) unanimously recommended approval of this item at their June 24,
2015 meeting.
Chairman Wilmot opened the public hearing to citizen comments. No one came forward
to speak and Chairman Wilmot closed the public comment portion of the hearing.
There were no questions or comments from Commission members at this time.
Upon motion made by Commissioner Marston and seconded by Commissioner Thomas,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously
recommend approval of the Addition to the South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District – The
proposed addition is a 175.00+/- acre tract within one parcel and is located in the Back Creek District
along Conestoga Lane.
(Note: Commissioners Oates and Unger were absent from the meeting)
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2015-2020 Agricultural and Forestal District Addition of Parcels Less than 5 Acres –This Public
Hearing is to consider the addition of 46 parcels, each less than 5 acres in size to the following
Districts: Albin, Apple Pie Ridge, Double Church, Red Bud, South Frederick, and South Timber
Ridge Districts. This could add up to an additional 87 acres to the established 11,425.93 acres
within the Agricultural and Forestal District Program for the ensuing five year period. Properties
that are incorporated into and Agricultural and Forestal District are guaranteed certain protection
as specified in Section 15.2-4300 of the Code of Virginia.
Action- Listed separately below
Zoning and Subdivision Administrator, Mark R. Cheran, reported in February 2015 the
Frederick County Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC) met to consider the eight
Agricultural and Forestal Districts the County currently has. He explained during the review process, the
ADAC found there were parcels less than 5 acres, not in the Land Use Assessment Program, and in an
Agricultural District. Mr. Cheran noted that the ADAC felt this could be placing unintended restrictions
on adjacent properties that would include excessive building setbacks and eliminating opportunity for
placement of buildings on a property. Therefore, the ADAC recommended such properties not be
included in the Agricultural and Forestal Districts.
Mr. Cheran referenced the May 27, 2015 Frederick County Board of Supervisors meeting
at which time the eight 2015-2020 Agricultural and Forestal Districts totaling 11,425 acres were adopted.
He noted forty-six (46) parcels totaling 87 acres were not included in the adopted Agricultural and
Forestal Districts. These 46 parcels were each less than 5 acres and were not participants in the County’s
Land Use AssessmentProgram. Mr. Cheran reported, as a result the Board of Supervisors requested each
of these parcels be given further consideration and the property owners be given an opportunity to
participate in the evaluation.
Mr. Cheran reported, on June 24, 2015 the ADAC held a meeting to consider the
inclusion of the 46 parcels of less than 5 acres into the County’s Agricultural and Forestal Districts. He
noted, the 46 property owners were invited to participate and 10 properties were represented at the
meeting.
Mr. Cheran shared the comments from the Agricultural District Advisory Committee
(ADAC) and the comments are as follows:
Importance of Agricultural Districts and to welcome all who wish to be included
Important to recognize those properties that were part of the original creation of the
Districts, without which the District may not have qualified
Important to recognize that inclusion in the Agricultural District creates impacts (greater
setbacks) on adjacent properties, therefore it must be deemed appropriate to include a
parcel if it is not directly contributing to farm use
Mr. Cheran noted, the ADAC recommended approval for inclusion of all 46 parcels into
the Agricultural District program.
Mr. Cheran reported, Staff notified the 46 property owners as well as the adjoining
property owners. At the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the 46 parcels were organized
into three groups and are as follows:
Group 1 – Parcels not adjacent nor encapsulated by existing Agricultural Districts
Group 2 – Parcels adjacent to existing Agricultural Districts
Group 3 – Parcels encapsulated by existing Agricultural Districts
Commissioner Thomas inquired what the impact to the 46 parcels is if they would not be
included back in the Agricultural and Forestal Districts. Mr. Cheran noted, there would not be any
impacts. He continued, if the parcels were in the Land Use Assessment Program there may be tax
impacts; however, these 46 parcels are not in the Land Use Assessment Program. Commissioner Thomas
asked for clarification on the Agricultural and Forestal District definition. Mr. Cheran reiterated, the
Agricultural and Forestal Districts are established to protect Agricultural and Forestal operations,
recognizes and promotes our agricultural economy, preserves open space, utilizes a tool in land use
actions, and once adopted the Districts become part of the County’s Comprehensive Policy Plan.
Commissioner Dunlap noted, in the event we recommend approval of the 46 parcels to be
included, his concern is the 200 ft. building setback and would there be any form of relief for these
property owners should they want to construct an additional structure and the 200 ft. setback be a factor.
Mr. Cheran explained, the relief that would apply is an application for a Variance to the Board of Zoning
Appeals (BZA).
Commissioner Marston inquired what the minimal amount of acres is for an Agricultural
District to exist. Mr. Cheran responded the creation of an Agricultural and Forestal District starts out
with a core of 200 acres and within a mile radius of that other property owners may choose to join in.
Commissioner Marston asked if taking any of the 46 parcels out would jeopardize the existence of any of
the Districts. Mr. Cheran noted, without the 46 parcels in question today, it would leave a total of 11,513
acres in the eight Agricultural and Forestal Districts and all could remain intact.
Commissioner Thomas commented, it appears none of these parcels could meet the intent
of the Agricultural and Forestal District. He noted, you’re not going to farm on a tenth of an acre, you’re
not going to farm on a half-acre that has a house on it, and therefore it would not be preserving farm or
forest land. Mr. Cheran explained, when assembling the Agricultural and Forestal Districts that is when
all of the 46 parcels in question were included. He noted, knowing the setbacks were changed to Rural
Area (RA) study; it did appear it would be a hindrance on adjoining property owners. Commissioner
Thomas stated, it appears for those half-acre or even up to 2 acre parcels this would be giving them
control of land two and three times the size of the property they own; for example, they may own 1 acre
but control 3 or 4 acres of someone else’s property. Mr. Cheran noted, given the setbacks that statement
would be correct.
Commissioner Crockett commented, looking at the aerial photos provided, most of the 46
parcels appear to be residences. Mr. Cheran concurred; they are mostly single family dwellings.
Commissioner Crockett stated, he is in support of preserving agricultural land but also the rights of the
adjacent property owners cannot be ignored.
Commissioner Marston commented, his concern is the County may be headed down a
wrong path should all of the 46 parcels be put back into the Agricultural and Forestal Districts. He stated
the clean-up down the road may be lengthy.
Chairman Wilmot opened the public hearing to citizen comments. The following citizens
came forward to speak.
Mr. John Toney of the Back Creek Magisterial District came forward to speak. Mr.
Toney presented a photo of the Carter Hall property that has an adjacent property which is part of the 46
parcels being discussed. He commented he does not believe a residence and work shop should qualify to
be put in an Agricultural and Forestal District. Chairman Wilmot requested Mr. Cheran identify this
parcel (79-A-10F) via the onscreen map.
Mrs. Joyce Earhart of the Back Creek Magisterial District came forward to speak. Mrs.
Earhart owns the property being referenced by Mr. John Toney. She explained, at the last ADAC meeting
it was noted they were not required to be in the Land Use Assessment Program to be a part of an
Agricultural District, therefore they do not understand why their parcel was removed. She stated, as an
owner of a small parcel and a larger adjoining parcel they feel they should be grand fathered in due to the
fact they have been part of the Agricultural and Forestal District for years. She concluded, they
respectfully request their property remain in the Agricultural and Forestal District.
Ms. Sandra Ritenour of the Opequon Magisterial District and the Double Church
Agricultural and Forestal District came forward to speak. Ms. Ritenour explained her property is one of
the 46 parcels in question. She noted, she is grateful this decision is being revisited by the County. Ms.
Ritenour explained her property was part of the family farm which still surrounds her property. She
concluded her request is that the Planning Commission take each parcel individually and reconsider their
placement.
Mr. Larry Earhart of the Back Creek Magisterial District came forward to comment. He
stated his property has been in the district for years and should remain there. He noted the adjacent
neighbors had the opportunity to complain or dispute years ago and no one did so; therefore, he feels no
one should complain now.
Mr. William Schuller of the Shawnee Magisterial District came forward and stated he
would like his property to be put back into the Agricultural and Forestal District.
Chairman Wilmotasked if there were any other citizens who wished to speak.No one
came forward and Chairman Wilmot closed the public comment portion of the hearing.
Commissioner Mohn commented he sees the need to look at a lot of these parcels
individually. He is concerned with the groupings and wants to be sure what is being viewed graphically
is accurate. Mr. Cheran elaborated on the photos noting, they are just an overview and if the parcels are
viewed individually the graphics will be accurate.
Chairman Wilmot explained the 3 grouping to ensure everyone is clear and asked if there
were any questions. There were not questions at that time.
Commissioner Thomas commented, Group 1 (not adjacent to or encapsulated by
Agricultural District) should notbe included in the Agricultural and Forestal District. He elaborated,
Group 2 (adjacent to existing Agricultural District) should be evaluated individually and Group 3
(encapsulated by existing Agricultural District) should be included.
Supervisor Hess provided a background of what transpired at the recent Board of
Supervisors meeting. He explained, the night of the meeting it was already a couple days past the
expiration date for the Agricultural and Forestal Districts. The proposal that was presented and was
advertised for the public hearing did not include the 46 parcels. He noted there was no option left for the
Board of Supervisors to add any of the 46 parcels back in to the Districts. The Board of Supervisors
approved the Agricultural and Forestal Districts with these removed and noted the property owners of the
removed 46 parcels had not been notified.
Planning Director, Eric R. Lawrence commented, Mr. Hess explained it well. He noted
in order to get to tonight all advertisement was complete in all legal aspects, invites were sent to the 46
property owners as well as legal notifications sent to adjacent property owners. Mr. Lawrence noted
every effort has been made to make sure the public is properly notified and aware of what is going on.
Chairman Wilmot reiterated the Groupings to ensure all Commission Members are clear
and able to proceed.
Commissioner Marston inquired if a parcel is removed can that parcel be put back in the
Agricultural and Forestal District after 5 years. Mr. Cheran responded yes, by going through the process
again.
Commissioner Thomas made a motion which was seconded by Commissioner Triplett to
exclude Group 1(not adjacent or encapsulated by existing Agricultural District) and include Group 3
(encapsulated by existing Agricultural District) in the 2015-2020 Agricultural and Forestal District.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously
recommend approval toexclude Group 1(not adjacent or encapsulated by existing Agricultural District)
and include Group 3 (encapsulated by existing Agricultural District) in the 2015-2020 Agricultural and
Forestal District.
(Note: Commissioners Oates and Unger were absent from the meeting)
The remaining 19 parcels, Group 2 (adjacent to existing Agricultural District) were voted on
individually and the results are as follows:
PIN(s) 31-A-170 and 31-A-171
A motion was made by Commissioner Mohn, seconded by
Commissioner Dunlap and unanimously approved to includethese parcels in the Apple Pie Ridge
Agricultural and Forestal District.
PIN 85-A-132
A motion was made by Commissioner Mohn, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and
unanimously approved to includethis parcel in the Double Church Agricultural and Forestal District.
PIN 44-A-28C
Commissioner Thomas clarified the buffer does not extend across the road.
Commissioner Kenney noted that not much agriculture activity can take place on this property.
Commissioner Mohn commented to leave the property in and the impacts are not severe. A motion was
made by Commissioner Mohn, seconded by Commissioner Manuel and passed by majority vote to
include this parcel in the Red Bud Agricultural and Forestal District.
PIN 55-A-115
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Kenney and
unanimously approved to excludethis parcel from the Red Bud Agricultural and Forestal District.
PIN 55-A-117
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Kenney and
unanimously approved to excludethis parcel from the Red Bud Agricultural and Forestal District.
PIN 55-A-14
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Mohn and
unanimously approved to excludethis parcel from the Red Bud Agricultural and Forestal District.
PIN(s) 55-A-177 and 55-A-178A
Commissioner Thomas clarified the buffer does not extend across
Valley Mill Road. Commissioner Mohn commented these parcels are contiguous to the Agricultural
District and it would be appropriate to keep them in. A motion was made by Commissioner Mohn,
seconded by Commissioner Marston and unanimously approved to include these parcels in the Red Bud
Agricultural and Forestal District.
PIN 44D-2-6
A motion was made by Commissioner Mohn, seconded by Commissioner Manuel and
approved by majority vote to includethis parcel in the Red Bud Agricultural and Forestal District.
PIN(s) 73-A-27 and 73-A-28
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by
Commissioner Triplett and unanimously approved to includethese parcels in the South Frederick
Agricultural and Forestal District.
PIN 74-A-10F
Commissioner Thomas clarified the buffer does not extend across the road. He also
noted the property across the road is not developed therefore if included it would give this parcel control
of property that is not theirs. A motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner
Triplett and unanimously approved to excludethis parcel from the South Frederick Agricultural and
Forestal District.
PIN 73-A-34
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Kenney and
unanimously approved to exclude this property from the South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal
District.
PIN(s) 73-A-30 and 73-A-30E
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by
Commissioner Molden and unanimously approve to includethese parcels in the South Frederick
Agricultural and Forestal District.
PIN 73-A-30A
Commissioner Thomas commented this appears to be a single family dwelling. A
motion made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Molden and approved by majority
vote to exclude this parcel from the South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District.
PIN 73-A-64A
Commissioner Marston commented he knows this property is completely agriculture. A
motion made by Commissioner Marston, seconded by Commissioner Thomas and unanimously approved
to includethis parcel in the South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District.
PIN 61-A-44
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Triplett and
unanimously approved to includethis parcel in the South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District.
(Note: Commissioners Oates and Unger were absent from the meeting)
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522
42 A 61
DTS LC
200 Foot Buffer
Parcels
Agricultural & Forestal District
Albin
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
42 A 61DTS LC2.50Albin
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85 A 139A
SCOTHORN GARY L & STEPHEN P
200 Foot Buffer
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Agricultural & Forestal District
Double Church District
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
85 A 139ASCOTHORN, GARY L & LINDA O1.29Double Church
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SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS
55 A 5B
HERRING STACY
SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS
200 Foot Buffer
Parcels
Agricultural & Forestal District
Red Bud
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
55 A 5BHERRING, VERA J1.00Red Bud
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HERRING STACY
55 A 5D
HERRING KEVIN L
200 Foot Buffer
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Red Bud
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
55 A 5DHERRING, KEVIN L1.21Red Bud
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61 A 23A
BHS LC
200 Foot Buffer
Parcels
Agricultural & Forestal District
South Frederick District
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
61 A 23ABHS, LC1.00South Frederick
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BHS LC
61 A 29
BHS LC
BHS LC
61 A 29
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Agricultural & Forestal District
South Frederick District
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
61 A 29BHS, LC1.25South Frederick
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74 A 15
Stephens City
HUMPHRIES CHERYL W
200 Foot Buffer
Parcels
Agricultural & Forestal District
South Frederick District
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
74 A 15HUMPHRIES, CHERYL W. & PAMELA LEWIS3.00South Frederick
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HUMPHRIES CHERYL W
Stephens City
74 A 14
74 A 15A
BARLEY MARY KLINE
200 Foot Buffer
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South Frederick District
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74 A 14HUMPHRIES, CHERYL W.2.00South Frederick
74 A 15AHUMPHRIES, CHERYL W.1.23South Frederick
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72 A 83
MEAGHER CONSTANCE M
200 Foot Buffer
Parcels
Agricultural & Forestal District
South Frederick District
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
72 A 83MEAGHER, CONSTANCE M0.50South Frederick
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26 A 61A
CLW HOLDINGS LLC
200 Foot Buffer
Parcels
Agricultural & Forestal District
South Timber Ridge
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
26 A 61ACLW HOLDINGS LLC2.00South Timber Ridge
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HALL DWAYNE N
85 A 33
LAYMAN EARL L
LAYMAN EARL L
MANGUM PROPERTIES LLC
MANGUM PROPERTIES LLC
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200 Foot Buffer
Parcels
Agricultural & Forestal District
Double Church District
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
85 A 33JUDD, JESSIE F0.37Double Church
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FLETCHER THEODORE M
SIEVER ROGER DALE
85 A 25
NEELD JOSEPH A
200 Foot Buffer
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Double Church District
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85 A 25SIEVER, ROGER DALE0.50Double Church
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GORE FRED B ET ALS
86 A 230A
DALE DENNIS M
GORE JEFFREY M
200 Foot Buffer
Parcels
Agricultural & Forestal District
Double Church District
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
86 A 230AGORE, JEFFERY M & JOSEPH F0.97Double Church
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BROWN LAURA H
GORE JEFFREY M
GORE LACEE J
86 A 231
WHITE HOWARD W
GORE JEFFREY M
BRANNON REBECCA W
200 Foot Buffer
Parcels
Agricultural & Forestal District
Double Church District
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
86 A 231GORE, FRED B ET ALS2.50Double Church
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HELSLEY PEGGY V
HELSLEY PEGGY V
86 A 245
LACEY JOHN M
200 Foot Buffer
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Agricultural & Forestal District
Double Church District
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
86 A 245BOOTH, JOHN H. & VIRGINIA G.0.50Double Church
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CLEVENGER NELSON R
86 A 264
86 A 264A
200 Foot Buffer
Parcels
Agricultural & Forestal District
Double Church District
PINOwnerAcresAg & Frestal Districts
86 A 264RITENOUR, SHIRLEY0.50Double Church
86 A 264ARITENOUR, SHIRLEY0.53Double Church
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86 A 33
MADAGAN STUART M TRUSTEE
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Double Church District
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
86 A 33STELZL, BETTY R0.12Double Church
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CRIDER & SHOCKEY INC OF WV
SHENANDOAH VALLEY BATTLEFIELDS
43 A 159
REDBUD RD
200 Foot Buffer
Parcels
Agricultural & Forestal District
Red Bud
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
43 A 159R & J LAND DEVELOPMENT, LLC2.00Red Bud
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SEIPEL WAYNE D
SUPREME COUNCIL OF THE HOUSE
SEIPEL WAYNE D
55 A 118
55 A 118
COMMONWEALTH-OF VIRGINIA BOARD OF
GAME AND INLAND FISHERIES
200 Foot Buffer
Parcels
Agricultural & Forestal District
Red Bud
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
55 A 118STULTZ, DAWN M1.13Red Bud
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BOYD ROBERT S JR
62 A 27
COPENHAVER WILLIAM RICHARD
200 Foot Buffer
Parcels
Agricultural & Forestal District
South Frederick District
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
62 A 27COPENHAVER, WILLIAM R1.30South Frederick
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61 A 44
SNAPP R WAYNE ETALS
SNAPP R WAYNE ETALS
61 A 43E
200 Foot Buffer
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Agricultural & Forestal District
South Frederick District
PINOwnerAcresAg & Frestal Districts
61 A 43EMELBY, CAROL J1.00South Frederick
61 A 44SNAPP, JOSEPH DAVISON2.20South Frederick
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HARRAH DANNY HUESTON
73 A 38
PALMER RONALD S
RICHARDS FRUIT MARKET LLC
200 Foot Buffer
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Agricultural & Forestal District
South Frederick District
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
73 A 38ORNDORFF, MARK A & ROXANNA M3.57South Frederick
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BANKS JAY STEVEN
SIMPSON JOHN I
73 12 11
LILLY STEVEN LEE
200 Foot Buffer
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Agricultural & Forestal District
South Frederick District
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
73 12 11MURPHY, CHARLES R & VICKY O2.86South Frederick
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SIMPSON JOHN I
SIMPSON JOHN I
KIM SUE CORP
BRIM STEPHEN DUBOIS ETALS
GRIST JOHN D
PAINTER MARK C
73 12 26
73 12 23
JENNINGS BARBARA H
HERSHMAN CECELIA A
TONEY LUCINDA A TRUSTEE ETALS
200 Foot Buffer
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Agricultural & Forestal District
South Frederick District
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
73 12 23HLAVINKA, DAVID D & PATRICIA E2.98South Frederick
73 12 26MENEFEE, DAVID & JULIE2.29South Frederick
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DEHAVEN RICHARD A
31 A 170
BHS LC
31 A 171
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Agricultural & Forestal District
Apple Pie Ridge
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
31 A 170FRUIT HILL ORCHARD INC0.34Apple Pie Ridge
31 A 171FRUIT HILL ORCHARD INC1.07Apple Pie Ridge
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GUARD RALPH P ETALS
85 A 132
RITENOUR FARM L P
200 Foot Buffer
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PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
85 A 132RITENOUR, SANDRA R3.67Double Church
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JOBE ALLEN B
44 A 28C
44 A 28C
BODEN ROBERT R JR
HOLLIDAY MARTHA OMPS
WILLIS DONNA MARIE
200 Foot Buffer
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Agricultural & Forestal District
Red Bud
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
44 A 28CBODEN, ROBERT R. JR. & MARSHA4.30Red Bud
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BIG O PARTNERSHIP
WILLIS DONNA MARIE
44D 2 6
SNAPP RONALD G
200 Foot Buffer
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Agricultural & Forestal District
Red Bud
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
44D 2 6WILLIS, CHARLES I.2.37Red Bud
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GREGG DAVID M
KECKLEY LINDA FAY
HARRIS EMMA ET ALS
55 A 14
ANGSTADT AARON N
200 Foot Buffer
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Agricultural & Forestal District
Red Bud
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
55 A 14LAM, ERNEST L2.00Red Bud
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107 N Kent St. Suite 202, Winchester, VA 22601
540 - 665 - 5651
Map Created: July 14, 2015
Property Removed from the
2015-2020 Agricultural & Forestal Districts
AMBERS LANDON A
SUPREME COUNCIL OF THE HOUSE
GRIMES CAROLYN LEE
BOYD CHARLES E
55 A 115
55 A 117
SUPREME COUNCIL OF THE HOUSE
JENKINS JEFFREY G
COMMONWEALTH-OF VIRGINIA BOARD OF
GAME AND INLAND FISHERIES
200 Foot Buffer
Parcels
Agricultural & Forestal District
Red Bud
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
55 A 115JENKINS, JEFFREY G1.75Red Bud
55 A 117R & J LAND DEVELOPMENT, LLC4.33Red Bud
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Frederick County Dept of Planning & Development
00.020.040.08Miles
107 N Kent St. Suite 202, Winchester, VA 22601
540 - 665 - 5651
Map Created: July 14, 2015
Property Removed from the
2015-2020 Agricultural & Forestal Districts
SCHULLER WILLIAM H SR
55 A 178A
55 A 177
RACEY CHARLES RICHARD
200 Foot Buffer
Parcels
Agricultural & Forestal District
Red Bud
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
55 A 177SCHULLER, WILLIAM HAMPTON JR0.38Red Bud
55 A 178ASCHULLER, WILLIAM H SR & GENEVIEVE1.28Red Bud
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Frederick County Dept of Planning & Development
00.0250.050.1Miles
107 N Kent St. Suite 202, Winchester, VA 22601
540 - 665 - 5651
Map Created: July 14, 2015
Property Removed from the
2015-2020 Agricultural & Forestal Districts
61 A 44
SNAPP R WAYNE ETALS
SNAPP R WAYNE ETALS
61 A 43E
200 Foot Buffer
Parcels
Agricultural & Forestal District
South Frederick District
PINOwnerAcresAg & Frestal Districts
61 A 43EMELBY, CAROL J1.00South Frederick
61 A 44SNAPP, JOSEPH DAVISON2.20South Frederick
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Frederick County Dept of Planning & Development
00.0250.050.1Miles
107 N Kent St. Suite 202, Winchester, VA 22601
540 - 665 - 5651
Map Created: July 14, 2015
Property Removed from the
2015-2020 Agricultural & Forestal Districts
WOODBINE FARMS INC
WHITACRE SUSAN BRUMBACK TRUSTEE
73 A 64A
200 Foot Buffer
Parcels
Agricultural & Forestal District
South Frederick District
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
73 A 64ADILLENDER, HOLLY B & SAMUEL C JR2.32South Frederic
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Frederick County Dept of Planning & Development
00.020.040.08Miles
107 N Kent St. Suite 202, Winchester, VA 22601
540 - 665 - 5651
Map Created: July 14, 2015
Property Removed from the
2015-2020 Agricultural & Forestal Districts
SNYDER LANNY EUGENE
73 A 34
JUDD SCOTT W
CATLETT DUANE W
WEDDLE ARVIN A
KARCHE SUSAN A
200 Foot Buffer
Parcels
Agricultural & Forestal District
South Frederick District
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
73 A 34HAMILTON, CHARLES A.4.80South Frederick
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Frederick County Dept of Planning & Development
00.0250.050.1Miles
107 N Kent St. Suite 202, Winchester, VA 22601
540 - 665 - 5651
Map Created: July 14, 2015
Property Removed from the
2015-2020 Agricultural & Forestal Districts
ANDERSON PAUL G JR
ANDERSON MICHAEL P ETALS
73 A 28
ANDERSON PAUL G JR
JACKSON JANET M
73 A 27
RAUSER DAVID M
OSCAR GALEN E
200 Foot Buffer
Parcels
Agricultural & Forestal District
South Frederick District
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
73 A 27COOLEY, MARTHA4.00South Frederick
73 A 28RIDINGS, L VERNON RESIDUAL TRUST4.00South Frederick
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Frederick County Dept of Planning & Development
00.0250.050.1Miles
107 N Kent St. Suite 202, Winchester, VA 22601
540 - 665 - 5651
Map Created: July 14, 2015
Property Removed from the
2015-2020 Agricultural & Forestal Districts
PHILLIPS DEBORAH A
73 A 30A
ROSENBERRY MARLIN
73 A 30E
RINKER DUDLEY H
73 A 30
RIDINGS L VERNON RESIDUAL TRUST
LOY RICHARD A
JEFFRIES THOMAS H JR
200 Foot Buffer
Parcels
Agricultural & Forestal District
South Frederick District
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
73 A 30RINKER, DUDLEY H.4.83South Frederick
73 A 30ANOFFKE, KENTON L & KATHY C1.71South Frederick
73 A 30ERINKER, DUDLEY H.1.01South Frederick
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Frederick County Dept of Planning & Development
00.0250.050.1Miles
107 N Kent St. Suite 202, Winchester, VA 22601
540 - 665 - 5651
Map Created: July 14, 2015
Property Removed from the
2015-2020 Agricultural & Forestal Districts
74 A 10F
TONEY LUCINDA A TRUSTEE ET ALS
EARHART LARRY L
200 Foot Buffer
Parcels
Agricultural & Forestal District
South Frederick District
PINOwnerAcresAg & Forestal Districts
74 A 10FEARHART, LARRY L & JOYCE C1.46South Frederick
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Frederick County Dept of Planning & Development
00.0250.050.1Miles
107 N Kent St. Suite 202, Winchester, VA 22601
540 - 665 - 5651
Map Created: July 14, 2015
Attachment 5
COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/ 665-5651
Fax: 540/ 665-6395
NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
June 8, 2015
RE: AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICTS
On May 27, 2015, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors adopted the eight 2015-2020
Agricultural and Forestal Districts totaling 11,425 acres. 46 parcels totaling 87 acres were not included
in the adopted Agricultural and Forestal Districts. The 46 parcels were each less than 5 acres in size
and were not participants in the County’s Land Use Assessment program. The Board of Supervisors
has requested that each of these parcels be given further consideration, and that the property owners be
given an opportunity to participate in the evaluation.
On behalf of the Frederick County Agricultural Advisory Committee (ADAC), you are
hereby notified of a meeting being held on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. The
meeting will be held in the Board Room of the Frederick County Administration Building at
107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia. This meeting will consider the inclusion of
additional parcels into the recent adopted 2015-2020 Agricultural and Forestal Districts.
The county’s Agricultural and Forestal District program is intended to recognize promote and protect
our agricultural economy. One strategy utilized to protect agricultural operations is an ordinance
requirement that establishes a 200-foot building setback against the agricultural district; essentially
working to minimize impacts on agricultural activities from non-agricultural structures. In February
2015, the ADAC found that parcels less than 5 acres, not within the Land Use Assessment program,
and in an Agricultural District, could be placing unintended restrictions on adjacent properties.
Therefore, the ADAC recommended that such properties not be included in the Agricultural District.
Attached include those properties which you own, which you had previously submitted for inclusion in
the Agricultural and Forestal District program, but which were not included in the updated Districts on
May 27, 2015. The map also illustrates the setback buffer and its impact on adjoining properties. If
you no longer wish for your parcels to be considered for inclusion in the Agricultural and Forestal
District, please notify us at 540-665-5651 or via e-mail at MCheran@fcva.us. If you do wish for the
continual consideration of these parcels to be included in the Agricultural and Forestal District
program, we would welcome your participation in the meeting on June 24, 2015, as noted above.
Sincerely,
Mark R. Cheran
Zoning and Subdivision Administrator
Attachment(s)
MRC/pd
107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000