May 10 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes379
A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors was held on
Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room, 107 North
Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia,
PRESENT
Chairman Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.; Vice Chairman Gene E. Fisher; Blaine P. Dunn;
Bill M. Ewing; Gary A. Lofton; Judith McCann -Slaughter; and Robert W. Wells.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman DeHaven called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
Vice Chairman Fisher delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Supervisor Lofton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA - APPROVED
County Administrator Brenda Garton stated there were no changes to the agenda.
Upon a motion made by Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Supervisor Ewing, the agenda
was approved by the following recorded vote:
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Blaine P. Dunn
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter
Aye
Robert W. Wells
Aye
CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVED
Upon a motion made by Supervisor Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Dunn, the Board
approved the following items under the consent agenda:
- Road Name Change Requests - Tab C;
- Public Safety Committee Report - Tab D.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Blaine P. Dunn
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter
Aye
Robert W. Wells
Aye
CITIZEN COMMENTS
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Dody Stottlemyer, Shawnee District, appeared before the Board with reference to the
postponement of Shentel's cell tower request and stated that the public's perception is that the
Board of Supervisors does not care. She stated the Planning Commission recommended denial
and citizens were in attendance and spoke against the request, yet Vice Chairman Fisher
recommended postponement.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
There were no Board of Supervisors' comments.
COUNTY OFFICIALS
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
DAVID C. REICHERT REAPPOINTED TO THE WINCHESTER REGIONAL
AIRPORT AUTHORITY AS A COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE - APPROVED
Upon a motion made by Vice Chairman Fisher, seconded by Supervisor Lofton,
David C. Reichert was reappointed to the Winchester Regional Airport Authority as a county
representative for a four year term, said term to commence June 30, 2017 and expire
June 30, 2021.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Blaine P. Dunn
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter
Aye
Robert W. Wells
Aye
REQUEST FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE FOR REFUNDS -
APPROVED
Administrator Garton reviewed the following requests from the Commissioner of the
Revenue to authorize the Treasurer to refund:
1, M-Express LLC (Middletown Exxon) in the amount of $2,583.42 for business license
taxes in 2017. This refund resulted from adjustment of business license taxes after a
merger of gas stations.
Upon a motion made by Supervisor Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Slaughter, the
above refund request and supplemental appropriation was approved by the following recorded
vote:
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Blaine P. Dunn
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
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Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
Robert W. Wells Aye
2. Rutherford Crossing Dialysis (Total Renal Care Inc.) in the amount of $41,652.65 for
business license taxes in 2016. This refund resulted from adjustment of business
license taxes because of incorrect reporting of receipts by the taxpayer.
Upon a motion made by Supervisor Slaughter, seconded by Supervisor Dunn, the above
refund request and supplemental appropriation was approved by the following recorded vote:
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Blaine P. Dunn
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter
Aye
Robert W. Wells
Aye
ROAD NAME CHANGE REQUESTS — REMOVAL OF WISECARVER LANE
ROAD NAME AND ROAD NAME CHANGE FROM PACTIV WAY TO
KINGSPAN WAY - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT
AGENDA
A meeting of the Public Safety Committee was held on Thursday April 20, 2017 at 8:30
a.m., at the Frederick County Public Safety Building, 1080 Coverstone Drive, Winchester, VA.
Committee members present were: Committee Chairman Gene Fisher, Gary Lofton, Walter
Cunningham, Helen Lake 'and Blaine Dunn. Member Chuck Torpy was not present. Also in
attendance were Fire & Rescue Chief Denny Linaburg, County Attorney Rod Williams, Deputy
Fire Chief Larry Oliver, Stephens City Fire & Rescue Company President Dave Foley,
Communications Director LeeAnna Pyles, Deputy County Administrator for Human Services
Jay Tibbs, County Fire & Rescue Association President Dan Cunningham and Frederick County
Sheriffs Department Major Steve Hawkins. The following items were discussed:
***Information Only***
1. Funding request from Stephens City Fire & Rescue
The Committee reviewed a request from Stephens City Fire & Rescue Company to utilize
proffers to construct an ancillary building on their property. The Finance Committee
recommended approval of the request, but the item was referred to the Public Safety Committee
prior to Board of Supervisors action. Stephens City Fire & Rescue President Dave Foley
addressed the Committee on the request. The proposal was for the construction of a 4 bay
building (56' x76') to hold equipment, supplies, parts, trucks, overflow, etc. Leasing space
elsewhere or housing at other stations is neither practical nor feasible as the equipment needs
daily checks and needs to be located on site in case of an emergency. The Stephens City Fire &
Rescue company requested proffer funds of approximately $224,105.51 for this proposed
ancillary building project.
Chairman Fisher suggested this item be returned to the Board of Supervisors for action.
2. Fire & Rescue Service Study Update
Chief Linaburg updated the Committee on the status of the Fire and Rescue study. Fitch
Corporation has been given detailed departmental information; call reports, etc. as part of the
service study of the Fire & Rescue department. The process is going very smoothly. The
department, along with County Administration, met with Fitch. The next step would be Fitch
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Corporation to meet with the Board of Supervisors.
3. Purchasing of Replacement Pumper for Fire & Rescue Training
Chief Linaburg stated there is a used fire engine available for $10,000 and it would
replace the current training engine. The engine would be housed at Millwood Station and used
as a reserve engine. Chief Linaburg had requested $200,000 in FYI budget to purchase this
piece of apparatus; however it was not funded.
4. Update on the Communications Department Staffing/Support
Director Pyles provided an update on her department. She reported the dispatch center is
currently upgrading the phone system, along with the Sheriff's office radios and console radios
this fiscal year. Funding was approved for the Text to 9-1-1. Implementation will begin soon
after July 1, 2017. The goal is for Frederick County to be the first in our region with this
capability. Director Pyles also noted that the department is currently testing candidates for
potential employment; however, hiring and retention is very difficult due to the stress and nature
of the 9-1-1 dispatching profession. The department handles approximately 12,000 calls per
month. Director Pyles concluded by saying her department is creating a short recruiting video to
illustrate what it is actually like to work in the dispatch center so applicants can gauge if this is
the right career choice for them.
5. Fire & Rescue Year To Date Incident Summary
Chief Oliver presented the Committee with a monthly incident summary spreadsheet that
shows the statistics for the entire Fire & Rescue system. Chief Oliver mentioned that the
department just graduated 10 new fire fighters who are in the field. The department will be
starting another recruit academy beginning July 10, 2017,
6. Other Business
Major Hawkins mentioned that as of late, the Sheriffs Department has been working an
increased number of traffic accidents due to Virginia State Police not being available to respond.
This keeps our deputies from responding to other calls in the County. The reason for this
increase in accidents is unknown. Major Hawkins, along with Lt. Gosnell, head of the traffic
division, is working on a project that would monitor the driving habits of citizens (speeding,
texting, talking on phone, etc.). At this time, a roll -out date has not been established.
Chairman Fisher requested Chief Linaburg discuss large scale emergency planning at
the next meeting.
Next Meeting: Thursday June 15, 2017.
Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 am.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED
Vice Chairman Fisher presented the Public Works Committee Report.
The Public Works Committee met on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at 8:00 a.m. All members
were present except Whit Wagner and David Ganse. The following items were discussed:
Items Requiring Action
1. Discuss the Right of Way/Utility Easements for Sulphur Springs Road
Improvement Project — Approved to Forward to Public Hearing
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has recently contacted Frederick
County about acquiring the necessary right of way and utility easements for the future widening
of Sulphur Springs Road (Virginia State Route 655). Sulphur Springs Road provides access to
the Frederick County Regional Landfill. There are two (2) parcels of land along Route 655 that
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are owned by Frederick County. The improvement to this road will provide a benefit for access
along this road and greatly improve safety along this route. A lot of the traffic on this road is
accessing the Landfill. By providing the necessary right of way and utility easements, it will
assist VDOT in moving this necessary project forward. The land being conveyed to VDOT does
not have any necessary use by the county and its conveyance to VDOT will not impact the rest of
the land.
Therefore, the committee recommended to endorse the request for conveying the right of
way and utility easements to VDOT and to advance this request to the Board of Supervisors for a
future public hearing. Supervisor Robert Wells recommended the approval and committee
member James Wilson seconded the motion. The committee unanimously approved the motion.
Upon a motion made by Vice Chairman Fisher, seconded by Supervisor Slaughter, the
above request to forward to public hearing was approved.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Blaine P, Dunn
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter
Aye
Robert W. Wells
Aye
2. Discuss the Replacement of the Clearbrook Citizens Convenience Center —
Approved
At the end of this year, the current lease Frederick County has with Carmeuse for the
Clearbrook Citizens Convenience Center will expire. Staff has been exploring many options to
find another site that will service this area of Frederick County. Staff was recently made aware
of a potential replacement site in the Stephenson area. The Frederick County Sanitation
Authority (FCSA) has recently purchased the Bachmann property; approximately 58 acres
located along Stephenson Road, Route 664. They have informed us that they would be willing to
provide some land on this site for a new convenience site to be constructed. They would provide
a perpetual easement that would provide an approximate two (2) acre area for our new site and
an access road. In our discussion, we would agree to perform road improvements along Route
664 including a left turn lane, tapers, site distance improvements, utility line movement, etc. We
would construct an access road to the site, develop the site improvements including a concrete
wall and slabs, double compactor units, asphalt pavement, fencing, landscape screening,
stormwater BMP's, etc.
Once a site plan is completed, a comprehensive review of the plan will be made by staff
and the Public Works Committee, FCSA, VDOT and utility companies. An engineer's estimate
will be provided as well prior to starting the bid process and construction. Funding is currently
available in the Refuse Collection budget to perform the site plan design. The County
Administrator has within the Capital Contingency Fund an amount of $540,000 that would pay
for improvements. We would request at a future meeting that funding be transferred to the
Refuse Collection budget if we are given Board of Supervisors approval to move forward with
construction. No additional funds are needed at this time.
The Public Works Committee recommended that we .move forward with the design
process if the Board of Supervisors is in agreement. Supervisor Bill Ewing recommended
approval and committee member James Wilson seconded the motion. The committee
unanimously approved the motion.
Supervisor Dunn asked if this was the only site or were there others,
Vice Chairman Fisher stated this was the best site of what he had seen. He stated the
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Sanitation Authority purchased this property and offered space for the convenience center.
Upon a motion made by Vice Chairman Fisher, seconded by Supervisor Slaughter, the
above request to move forward with the site design process was approved.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Blaine P. Dunn
Bill M. Ewing
Gene E. Fisher
Gary A. Lofton
Judith McCann -Slaughter
Robert W. Wells
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Items Not Requiring Action
1. Miscellaneous Reports:
a. Tonnage Report
(Attachment 3)
b. Recycling Report
(Attachment 4)
c. Animal Shelter Dog Report
(Attachment 5)
d. Animal Shelter Cat Report
(Attachment 5)
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED
Supervisor Lofton presented the Transportation Committee Report.
The Transportation Committee met on April 24, 2017 at 8:30 a.m.
Members Present
Gary Lofton — Chairman (voting)
Judith McCann -Slaughter (voting)
Gene Fisher (voting)
James Racey (voting)
Gary Oates (liaison PC)
Lewis Boyer (liaison Stephens City)
Members Absent
Mark Davis (liaison Middletown)
Barry Schnoor (voting)
'Items Requiring Action***
1. Security Drive — Adopted Resolution (#073-17) to Advertise Intent to Abandon -
Approved
Attached, please find materials submitted by Greenway Engineering representing Navy
Federal Credit Union. To accommodate their expansion there is a need to abandon a portion of
right-of-way and seek adoption of a shorter section into the State System of Highways.
Mr. Evan Wyatt and Mr. Tim Markle were present to represent Navy Federal Credit Union.
Mr. Wyatt reviewed the request with the Committee. Mrs. McCann -Slaughter asked
whether the shorter section request had been communicated to Southern Air and Mr. Wyatt noted
that it had.
Staff noted that this will be a public hearing item and that three actions will be required
of the Board of Supervisors as follows:
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1. Rescind previous request to VDOT that requested adoption of the longer section of
Security Drive into the State system.
2. A new resolution requested adoption of the shorter section of Security Drive into the
State system.
3. Abandonment of right -of. --way for portion of Security Drive that is no longer being
requested to be in the state system.
On a motion by Mr. Fisher that was seconded by Mr. Racey, the Committee
recommended that the Board of Supervisors forward the item for public hearing.
Upon a motion made by Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Vice Chairman Fisher, the
resolution to advertise the intent to abandon Security Drive was approved.
RESOLUTION
BY THE FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors of Frederick County, in regular meeting on the 1 Oth day of May, 2017,
adopted the following:
WHEREAS, it appears to this Board that a portion of Security Drive from a point 432.77 feet
Qast of its intersection with Independence Drive and extending to the end of Security Drive, a
point 802.88 feet east of its intersection with Independence Drive, the affected right-of-way area
containing .5735 acres, more or less, serves no public necessity and is no longer necessary for
public use,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Clerk of the Board is directed to post and
publish notice of the Board's intent to abandon the aforesaid section of Security Drive, pursuant
to §33.2-915 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Blaine P. Dunn
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter
Aye
Robert W. Wells
Aye
2. Hood Way - Adopted Resolution (#074-17) to Advertise Intent to Abandon -
Approved
Attached please find materials provided by VDOT and Dennie Dunlap in support of a
road abandonment of Hood Way. This road abandonment is to aid in facilitating changes to their
site to facilitate traffic circulation.
Staff noted that while, in most cases, a cul-de-sac that provides access to a single user
typically is not allowed into the State System, Hood Way was built using Economic
Development Access funds which automatically causes the resulting roadway to be adopted into
the State System.
Mr. Oates noted that the parcels fronting on Route 11 and Hood Way should either be
consolidated with the primary Hood Parcel or receive deeded access to Hood Way in order to
prevent future undesired and potentially unsafe additional entrances onto Route 11.
On a motion by Mr. Fisher and seconded by Mrs. McCann -Slaughter the Committee
recommended that the Board forward the item to public hearing for abandonment provided the
access concerns noted above.
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Supervisor Lofton stated that Route 11 is already traffic flow challenged and this would
allow access via Hood Way rather than Route 11.
Assistant Director of Planning -Transportation John Bishop, stated that Hood Way runs
west to east, accessing Hood Dairy. He stated the two separate parcels run north to south of
Hood Way and that these parcels are owned by Hood Dairy. He stated that in the future if these
parcels were sold and did not have access to the then private Hood Way, VDOT could not deny
access to Route 11. He stated that VDOT has broad latitude to control access to the public road
system but they do not have the power to land -lock or deny access to a property and that is what
they are trying to avoid.
Supervisor Lofton stated that what they are intending to do is abandon Hood Way and
have guaranteed deeded access to these two separate parcels.
Mr. Bishop stated since the Transportation Committee's action, he had been in contact
with Denny Dunlap, Engineer for Hood Dairy, and Mr. Dunlap stated he did not expect this to be
a problem and they would have this solidified before asking the Board to take any action.
Chairman DeHaven stated they would like to see that happen before it comes back to the
Board.
Supervisor Dunn asked if there had been any objections.
Mr. Bishop replied no. He stated they had early concerns there might be objections from
VDOT; that they may want monies back since they originally built the roadway, but they have
been assured that is not the case. He stated another concern was how the signalization might
affect this intersection; that it may not allow to be signalized, but have been assured as well that
is not the case. He stated their concerns have been alleviated, they have not heard from the
public and all parcels fronting this roadway that benefit from this roadway are in Hood Dairy
ownership.
Supervisor Lofton stated he wanted to clarify this action; this would help the Board to
deny access to Route 11 from the two parcels if they were sold, but would give access to Route
11 via Hood Way.
County Attorney Rod Williams stated for clarification, the resolution will allow the
Board to advertise the intent to abandon and allows for the possibility of a public hearing should
someone ask for it, but since Hood is the only owner, they did not anticipate that happening;
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therefore, when it comes back before the Board, it will likely just be for Board action.
Upon a motion made by Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Vice Chairman Fisher, the
resolution to advertise the intent to abandon Hood Way was approved.
RESOLUTION
BY THE FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors of Frederick County, in regular meeting on the 1 Oth day of May, 2017,
adopted the following:
WHEREAS, it appears to this Board that Secondary Route 872 (Hood Way) from its
intersection with Route 11 (Valley Pike) to its end, a distance of approximately 640 feet, serves
no public necessity and is no longer necessary as a part of the Secondary System of State
Highways.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The Clerk of the Board is directed to post and
publish notice of the Board's intent to abandon the aforesaid section of Secondary Route 872
(Hood Way), pursuant to §33.2-909 of the Code of,Virainia, 1950, as amended.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy- of this resolution be forwarded to the
Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Transportation.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Blaine P. Dunn
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter
Aye
Robert W. Wells
Aye
***Items Not Requiring Action***
3. Route 50 Speed Limit
Supervisor Ewing has received numerous concerns regarding the speed limit on Route 50
to the east of Poorhouse Road. With the development of the Lutheran Home property and
introduction of the new signal at National Lutheran Boulevard, and with their associated extra
trips and conflicting movements, many of the nearby residents feel the speed limit should be
maintained at 45 until Poorhouse Road. A preliminary determination by VDOT traffic
engineering regarding a potential reduction in speed limit indicated that they would not be
supportive of a reduction at this time.
It was noted that when Lutheran Home Boulevard connects back to Retail Boulevard near
the Walmart, the residents will have another signalized connection to Route 50.
Committee members also noted the need to clear Route 50 traffic as the roadway opens
up after Retail Boulevard.
Major Hawkins noted that they will ask the traffic division to step up enforcement along
that part of the corridor.
By consensus, the Committee chose not to send forward a recommendation to the Board
of Supervisors to request further study by VDOT.
Supervisor Ewing stated he was not at all happy the state would not support this speed
reduction. He stated he asked VDOT to provide him with the study and that he may bring this
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item back before the Transportation Committee in the future.
4. County Projects Update
Snowden Bridge Boulevard:
Stub connection from Snowden to Milburn is nearly complete and that will be the last step of the
project prior to requesting adoption into the State System of Highways.
Tevis Street Extension/Airport Road/1-81 Bridge:
Bridge design is ongoing and draft environmental documents for VDOT have been received.
Bridge design has reached 75% and comments have been received for that. Pennoni is
incorporating the recent round of comments on the TIA, as well as incorporating additional
scenarios to evaluate a potentially reduced section for the Northern Y. Staff has had numerous
coordination meetings with VDOT to try to streamline the process and speed review comments.
Renaissance Drive:
Awaiting TPOF agreements from VDOT. Evaluating with the Board the status of revenue
sharing matching funds prior to beginning design. Completing new project documentation for
CSX through the County Attorney,
Valley Mill Road Realignment:
Private partner has indicated a desire not to continue the project. Staff is following up to clarify
their intentions.
Coverstone Drive:
No activity at this time.
Jubal Early Drive Extension and Interchange with Route 37:
Staff has participated in a number of recent meetings regarding the status of previous design
work and permits.
5. Other
PUBLIC HEARING
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 Garton reviewed the proposed ordinance request for the salaries of the
Board of Supervisors for FY 2017-2018 and stated this was what had already been approved in
the budget and there were no changes.
Chairman DeHaven convened the public hearing.
There were no public comments.
Chairman DeHaven closed the public hearing.
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Upon a motion by Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Supervisor Ewing, the Board
approved the ordinance to set the salaries of the Board.
BE IT ORDAINED, the annual salary for each member of the Frederick County Board
of Supervisors, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, 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:
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Blaine P. Dunn
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter
Aye
Robert W, Wells
Aye
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 905-17 FOR
VIRGINIA PREFERRED PROPERTIES FOR AN INDOOR COMMERCIAL
RECREATION/PRIVATE GYM FACILITY. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED
AT 351 VICTORY ROAD, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA AND IS IDENTIFIED
WITH PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 64-A-80D IN THE SHAWNEE
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. - RESOLUTION #075-17 — APPROVED WITH
CONDITIONS
Zoning Administrator Mark Cheran appeared before the Board and presented this
conditional use permit request, He stated this was a request for a conditional use permit for
a commercial indoor recreation/private gym. He further stated the Planning Commission
recommended approval with conditions.
Mr. and Mrs. Frogale were present on behalf of their request.
Supervisor Slaughter asked that since this will be a 24 hour operation, would there be
proper lighting to accommodate the hours.
Mr. Cheran replied there is sufficient, safe lighting.
Supervisor Slaughter asked about the capacity for people in the gym.
Mr. Cheran replied this would be addressed with an occupancy permit.
Mr. Frogale appeared before the Board and stated he appreciated the Board's
consideration and would comply with the county's requests.
Chairman DeHaven convened the public hearing.
There were no public comments.
Chairman DeHaven closed the public hearing.
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Upon a motion made by Vice Chairman Fisher, seconded by Supervisor Lofton,
conditional use permit #05-17 for Virginia Preferred Properties, was approved.
RESOLUTION
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #05-17
VIRGINIA PREFERRED PROPERTIES
WHEREAS, Conditional Use Permit 405-17 for a commercial indoor recreation/private gym,
submitted by Virginia Preferred Properties, was considered. The Property is located at 351
Victory Road, Winchester, Virginia and is further identified with Property Identification Number
64-A-80D, in the Shawnee Magisterial District; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Planning Commission held a public hearing on the
Conditional Use Permit on April 19, 2017, and recommended approval of the Conditional Use
Permit with conditions; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on this
Conditional Use Permit during their regular meeting on May 10, 2017; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the approval of this Conditional
Use Permit 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 map
to reflect that Conditional Use Permit Application #05-17 for a commercial indoor
recreation/private gym on the parcel identified by Property Identification Number 64-A-80D
with the following conditions:
1. All review agency comments and requirements shall be complied with at all times.
2. An engineered site plan shall be submitted to and approved by Frederick County
within a six (6) month timeframe and all improvements completed prior to
establishment of the use.
3. Any expansion or change of use will require a new Conditional Use Permit.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Blaine P. Dunn
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter
Aye
Robert W. Wells
Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #06-17 FOR
THOMAS E. JEFFRIES FOR AN INDOOR COMMERCIAL
RECREATIONISOFTBALL TRAINING FACILITY. THE PROPERTY IS
LOCATED AT 291 INDEPENDENCE DRIVE WINCHESTER VIRGINIA AND
IS IDENTIFIED WITH PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 64-11-16 IN
THE SHAWNEE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. - RESOLUTION #076-17
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
Zoning Administrator Mark Cheran appeared before the Board and presented this
conditional use permit request. He stated this was a request for a conditional use permit for
a commercial indoor recreation/softball training facility. He further stated the Planning
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Commission recommended approval with conditions.
Mr. Jeffries was present on behalf of his request.
Supervisor Lofton asked about the pedestrians going between the properties as far as the
lighting and the pedestrian way being safe; would it be improved in any way.
Mr. Cheran replied the pathway would probably be crushed gravel and that the property
owner has security lighting.
Vice Chairman Fisher asked about the rear of the building and if that was considered for
parking that would not require curb and gutter.
Mr. Cheran replied yes, the second phase calls for gravel parking.
Mr. Jeffries addressed the Board and thanked them for their consideration. He stated
there is 85' of walkway to existing parking. He stated the owners allowed him to put in a
crushed gravel pathway and solar lighting. He further stated that children in the county are
disadvantaged as they do not have a place to practice in winter; they have to go over the
mountain.
Supervisor Lofton asked about other uses; this permit would not limit what would go in
the facility.
Mr. Cheran replied it would be for indoor recreation.
Vice Chairman Fisher stated this request is for indoor recreation; the Building Official
and Fire Marshal would dictate capacity.
Chairman DeHaven convened the public hearing.
There were no public comments.
Chairman DeHaven closed the public hearing.
Upon a motion made by Vice Chairman Fisher, seconded by Supervisor Lofton,
conditional use permit #06-17 of Thomas E. Jeffries was approved.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #06-17
COMMERCIAL INDOOR RECREATION FACILITY
THOMAS E. JEFFRIES/dba Shenval Softball Training
WHEREAS, Conditional Use Permit #06-17 for a commercial indoor recreation/softball training
facility, submitted by Thomas E. Jeffries/dba Shenval Softball Training, was considered. The
Property is located at 291 Independence Drive, Winchester, Virginia and is further identified
with Property Identification Number 64-11-16, in the Shawnee Magisterial District; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Planning Commission held a public hearing on the
Conditional Use Permit on April 19, 2017, and recommended approval of the Conditional Use
Permit with conditions; and,
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WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on this
Conditional Use Permit during their regular meeting on May 10, 2017; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the approval of this Conditional
Use Permit 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 map to
reflect that Conditional Use Permit Application #06-17 for a commercial indoor
recreation/softball training facility on the parcel identified by Property Identification Number
64-11-16 with the following conditions:
1. All review agency comments and requirements shall be complied with at all times.
2. A shared parking agreement shall be submitted to and approved by Frederick County
prior to the use of the property as a Commercial Indoor Recreation Facility and to
include lighting for pedestrians within six (6) months of approval.
3. Any expansion or change of use will require a new Conditional Use Permit.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Blaine P. Dunn
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter
Aye
Robert W. Wells
Aye
OTHER PLANNING ITEMS
DISCUSSION - MEDICAL OFFICES IN THE RP RESIDENTIAL
PERFORMANCE AND RA RURAL AREAS DISTRICTS AS CONDITIONAL
USES - (RESOLUTION #077-17) - APPROVED TO FORWARD TO PUBLIC
HEARING
Zoning Administrator Mark Cheran appeared before the Board and presented this
proposed ordinance amendment. He stated this was a proposed amendment to Chapter 165,
Zoning, to add Medical Offices as a conditional use in the RP (Residential Performance) and RA
(Rural Areas) Zoning Districts. He stated currently this use is permitted by right in the B1
(Neighborhood Business) and the B2 (General Business) Zoning Districts. He further stated staff
has drafted an amendment to add Medical Offices as a conditional use in the RP and RA
Districts and have also drafted supplemental use regulations that would correspond to the use;
additional requirements could be added during the conditional use permit process if necessary.
He went on to say the Development Review and Regulations Committee discussed this proposed
amendment at their January 26, 2017 meeting. The amendment was originally initiated by a
citizen seeking to allow the use in the RP Zoning District. He stated the DRRC agreed with the
proposed change, and further recommended it also be allowed in the RA Zoning District through
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a conditional use, and the item was forwarded to the Planning Commission for discussion. He
further stated the Planning Commission discussed this at their March 15, 2017 meeting. He
stated additional supplemental use regulations were added as a result of the Board of Supervisors
discussion on April 12, 2017.
Supervisor Dunn stated he understood this use would not be permitted in a residential
development and asked Mr. Cheran to expand on this.
Mr. Cheran replied that within is within. He stated if there is a subdivision that already
had houses, that is considered residential performance and in the rural areas district, there are
rural preservation tracts that are basically two acre properties that have housing and they have
the 60' set aside, it is not allowed there.
Supervisor Dunn asked with reference to this specific request, is there thought of where
this is going to go.
Mr. Cheran replied no, it would have to be those zoning districts; this proposed ordinance
would allow for this use.
Supervisor Dunn asked about the rural areas district as to how this would change the
traffic to more of a business area rather than a rural areas district as it was designed to be, He
asked if the applicant would have to go through another set of steps to add a business.
Mr. Cheran replied yes, that most of the business type opportunities that come before the
Board are for conditional use permits. He stated if someone wanted to add a business in the rural
areas district, they would have to go through the site plan process.
Supervisor Dunn asked if this is just allowing for this type of business to potentially be
allowed.
Mr. Cheran replied that is correct.
Supervisor Lofton asked to clarify, as an example, this type of business would not be
allowed in Shawneeland, but could be allowed in front of Shawneeland.
Mr. Cheran replied that is correct.
Supervisor Lofton asked if what they are considering for this type of practice, is it being
identified by SIC code and by what is identified as medical, what is not, as is being presented.
Mr. Cheran stated that is correct.
Supervisor Dunn asked about traffic from a medical office in a rural areas district; would
it be substantially different from that of a gas station or store.
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Mr. Cheran replied that is hard to determine.
Chairman DeHaven stated that is the purpose of a conditional use permit; it is a case by
case basis, to consider all the parameters.
Deputy County Administrator Kris Tierney stated this type of business would have to be
appropriate for the area an applicant intended to use. He stated this type of business would not
just be placed in the middle of nowhere. He stated conditions can be placed upon a conditional
use permit and then there has to be a site plan and requirements that need to be met, so there are
a lot of stop gap measures in place.
Upon motion made by Vice Chairman Fisher, seconded by Supervisor Lofton, the
proposed ordinance amendment for medical offices in the RP (Residential Performance) and RA
(Rural Areas) Districts as conditional uses was forwarded to public hearing.
RESOLUTION
DIRECTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING CHAPTER 165, ZONING
ARTICLE IV
AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
PART 401— RA RURAL AREAS DISTRICT
§165-401.03 CONDITIONAL USES
PART 402 — RP RESIDENTIAL PERFORMANCE DISTRICT
§165-402.03 CONDITIONAL USES
ARTICLE II
SUPPLEMENTARY USE REGULATIONS, PARKING, BUFFERS, AND
REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES
PART 204 -- ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES
§165-204-30. DOCTORS OF MEDICINE, DENTISTS AND OTHER HEALTH
PRACTITIONERS IN THE RP (RESIDENTIAL PERFORMANCE) DISTRICT AND
THE RA (RURAL AREAS) DISTRICT
WHEREAS, an ordinance to amend Chapter 165, Zoning to add Medical Offices as a
conditional use in the RP (Residential Performance) District and RA (Rural Areas) District was
considered along with supplemental use regulations that would correspond to the use; and
WHEREAS, The Development Review and Regulations Committee (DRRC) reviewed the
change at their January 26, 2017 meeting and agreed with the proposed changes to add Medical
Offices to the RP Zoning District along with a further recommendation it also be allowed in the
RA .Zoning District and sent the item forward for review by the Planning Commission and Board
of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission discussed the proposed changes at their regularly
scheduled meeting on March 15, 2017 and agreed with the proposed changes; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors discussed the proposed changes at their regularly
scheduled meeting on April 12, 2017, and additional supplemental use regulations were added as
a result of the Board of Supervisors discussion; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors discussed the proposed changes at their regularly
scheduled meeting on May 10, 2017; and
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WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds that in the public necessity,
convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice, directs the Frederick County Planning
Commission hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to Chapter 165; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT REQUESTED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors
that the Frederick County Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing to add Medical
Offices as a conditional use in the RP (Residential Performance) District and RA (Rural Areas)
District, including supplemental use regulations that would correspond to the use.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Blaine P. Dunn
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter
Aye
Robert W. Wells
Aye
BOARD LIAISON REPORTS
There were no Board liaison reports.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Larry Alan Clowser Webb, Warren County, addressed the Board and stated this
weekend, May 13, 2017, an event is being held for Clarke -Frederick -Winchester to stamp out
hunger. He stated he wanted to thank citizens for their contributions to those less fortunate.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Supervisor Fisher stated with reference to the Public Works Committee Report, he left off
an item, that being the replacement of the citizens convenience center. (This item can be found
under the Public Works Committee Report which was acted upon earlier in the meeting.)
Supervisor Dunn stated we are fortunate to live in a free country and that on May 22,
2017, the Republican Party will choose their candidates for the Red Bud and Gainesboro
districts. He stated it is an opportunity to vote and invited citizens to come out and vote,
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UPON MOTION MADE BY VICE CHAIRMAN FISHER, SECONDED BY
SUPERVISOR EWING, THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE
THIS BOARD, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. (7;58 P.M.)
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Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
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Teresa J. Price
Administrative Assistant
County Administrator's Office
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