052-19 (2035ComprehensivePlanProposedAmndmntKernstownAreaPlan(BlackburnPropWrkforceHousing))COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/ 665-5651
Fax: 540/ 665-6395
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
FROM:
Candice E. Perkins, AICP, CZA, Assistant Director
RE: Blackburn Property Workforce Housing (CPPA #01-19)
DATE:
March 29, 2019
This is a draft amendment to the Kernstown Area Plan of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. This
request is presented to the Board of Supervisors as a discussion item. Staff is seeking direction
from the Board of Supervisors as to whether this item is ready to be sent forward for public hearing.
Proposal & Background
At the Board of Supervisors December 12, 2018 meeting, the Board directed Staff to undertake an
Urban Development Area (UDA) expansion and land use designation change associated with
Comprehensive Plan Amendment #01-19 for Blackburn Property Workforce Housing.
This amendment requested by the Applicant proposes to add 71.849-acres to the UDA. This
amendment also seeks to designate the 71-acres for workforce housing. The Kernstown Area Plan
currently designates the property for industrial land use. The Applicant is requesting the UDA
expansion and land use designation change to allow for the development of workforce housing
that would provide affordable housing opportunities for residents of the community located within
reasonable proximity of workplaces in the community.
The Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee (CPPC) discussed this amendment at their
February 2019 meeting. The CPPC recognized that workforce housing was needed in the County
but expressed concern with the area this was proposed for. The CPPC further stated that there are
areas currently designated for residential development where this use could potentially locate. The
subject site is currently designated for industrial development and the CPPC expressed concern
over losing potential industrial land for residential uses. The CPPC stated that industrial was the
best use for this site and recommended denial of this comprehensive plan amendment.
The Planning Commission discussed this item at their March 6, 2019 meeting. The Commission
agreed with the concerns expressed by the CPPC and did not support the loss of planned industrial
land for the construction of residential units. The Planning Commission sent this item forward to
the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for denial.
2019 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
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Conclusion
Please find attached the current Kernstown Area map designation for the subject property, draft
Kernstown Area Plan text amendments, proposed Kernstown Area land use map amendment,
CPPA application #01-19 and comments from Frederick Water.
This request is presented to the Board of Supervisors as a discussion item. Staff is seeking
direction from the Board of Supervisors as to whether this item is ready to be sent forward for
public hearing.
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The Kernstown Area Plan study area is generally located along Route 11, south
of the City of Winchester and north of the Town of Stephens City
I-81. The Kernstown Area Plan builds on the Route 11 South Corridor Plan,
and the balance of the Southern Frederick Plan which was adopted in 1998, by
incorporating the western portion of this plan into the Kernstown Area Plan.
A series of maps have been prepared which identify Future Land U
Transportation, and Natural, Historical, and Community Facilities within the
study area.
Within this plan, the Shady Elm Road area continues its economic development
emphasis, the Route 11 corridor seeks to capitalize on Interstat
opportunities, the industrial land uses north of Route 37 and ea
are reinforced, and the Bartonsville and Kernstown historical and cultural areas
have been identified.
The Kernstown Area Plan in the vicinity of Route 37 and Intersta
directly into the Senseny/Eastern Frederick Urban Area Plan with the
Crosspointe Development. Interstate 81 improvements at the 310 Interchange,
Phase 1 of which is scheduled to commence in 2015, in this location further
supports this area plan. Route 11, Valley Pike, links the Kernstown Area Plan
with the City of Winchester to the north and the Town of Stephens City to the
south.
The Kernstown Area Plan promotes a new area s of new land use focus; the
Kernstown Neighborhood Village in the Creekside area, along the
Route 11 and the Apple Valley Workforce Housing area, located along
the southwest side of Apple Valley Road near its intersection with
Middle Road. This The Kernstown Neighborhood Village area should
promote an attractive street presence along the frontage of Rout
reaffirm Kernstown as a distinct community, blending the old wit
building on the successful developments that have occurred in this area of the
County. The Apple Valley Workforce Housing Area is intended to
provide affordable quality residential housing that is located w
This land use is
intended to accommodate households that average 60% of the media
household income. The Apple Valley Workforce Housing Area should
promote quality housing design that is complementary to existing
residential uses in the Kernstown Area Plan and is limited in height to
minimize visual impacts to the Kernstown Battlefield viewshed alng
Apple Valley Road.
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Land Use
The goal of this area plan is to integrate the commercial and industrial (C/I)
opportunities, and the areas of mixed use, and affordable workforce
housing with future transportation plans and to recognize the historical and
natural resources abundant in this area plan.
Shady Elm Economic Development Area
The Shady Elm Economic Development Area is designed to be a significant area
of industrial and commercial opportunity that is fully supportive of the County
Economic Development Authorit targeted goals and strategies. The intent
of the industrial
employment centers. In specific areas a mix of flexible uses, w
in prominent locations is encouraged. Such areas are supported by substantial
areas of industrial and commercial opportunity, and provide for
well designed with high quality architecture and site design. I
such areas to promote a strong positive community image.
Kernstown Interstate Commercial @ 310
Located at a highly visible location on a prominent interstate i
area of land use both north and south of Route 37 along Route 11, is designed
specifically to accommodate and promote highway commercial land uses and
commercial uses that continue to promote this area as a regional
center.
Particular effort must be made to ensure that access management
supporting transportation network is a key priority as the funct
interstate and primary road network is of paramount importance. Acces
the areas of interstate commercial land uses shall be carefully Access
Management is a priority along the Route 11 corridor.
The building and site layout and design of the projects shall be of a high quality.
In addition, an enhanced buffer and landscaping area shall be pr
adjacent to the Interstate 81 right-of-way, its ramps, and along the main
arterial road, Route 11, the Valley Pike. A significant corridor appearance buffer
is proposed along Route 11 similar to that established for Route
landscaping, and bike path. The recently developed Kernstown Co
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provides an excellent example of an enhanced buffer and landscaping area
along Route 11 that also includes a multi-purpose trail that serves the area.
Kernstown Industrial Area
The existing industrial land uses north of Route 37 and both east and west of
Route 11 are reinforced with this area plan. Industries includin
Hood, are well established and should continue to be supported in this
Additional industrial and commercial opportunity that is fully supportive of the
County Economic Development Authorit targeted goals and strategies should
be promoted. The intent of the industrial designation is to further enhance t
like commercial and industrial areas and to provide focus to the
Kernstown Creekside Neighborhood Village
Kernstown Creekside Neighborhood Village serves as a focal point
Kernstown Area and as a gateway feature for this important Count
In addition, the Kernstown Creekside Area serves as a gateway into the City of
Winchester, and on a broader scale, a gateway feature for this p
Frederick County as citizens and visitors approach this portion
the south. This neighborhood village should promote a strong positive
community image. Residential land uses would be permitted only
accessory component of the neighborhood village commercial land This
area should have a strong street presence with particular attentbeing paid
to the form of the buildings adjacent to Route 11. It is the intent of this plan to
reaffirm Kernstown as a distinct community, blending the old wit
building on the successful developments that have occurred in th
County.
Defined Rural Areas
The Kernstown Area Plan has sought to further define the boundary between
the Rural and Urban Areas of the Community. As noted, the above areas of
proposed land use combine to frame the western
urban areas. In addition, the rural areas to the west of Shady Elm Road south
of the industrial areas and west of Route 37
area in this location. The plan provides enhanced recognition of the rural
residential land uses, Hedgebrook Farm, and the agricultural are
Middle Road. This recognition and the location and boundaries of the proposed
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urban areas. The continuation of agricultural uses west of Route 37 and Shady
Elm Road will encourage the continuation of agribusiness activity and pro
the integrity of the properties voluntarily placed in the South
Agricultural and Forestal District.
Kernstown Battlefield and Bartonsville Sensitive Natural Areas
()
A historic district designation or use of conservation easements is
recommended for the portion of the Grim Farm, site of the Kernst
Battlefield owned by the Kernstown Battlefield Association (KBA)
in the County. This designation is intended to recognize the preservation of
the core area of the Kernstown Battlefield. County regulations
the formation of a historic district must be accomplished throug
of the land owner. The County continues to support the Kernstown Battlefield
Associations efforts in preserving and promoting this tremendous County
resource.
A similar designation should be pursued, in conjunction with pro
in the Bartonsville area.In addition to its historical significance, much of the
Bartonsville area is also within the 100 year floodplain and wou
otherwise limited in terms of development potential. In Bartonsville, the
rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, or restoration of historic strucres should be
encouraged. Future development applications that have historic r
the property should incorporate the resources on the site into d
Any future development should be sensitive to those resources pr
site.
There are several historic sites and markers in the Kernstown Area Plan
sites and markers should be buffered from adjacent development a
preserved in their original condition whenever possible during a
or land use planning.
The Springdale Flour Mill is located in the center of Bartonsvil
ideal for use as a key element for the Bartonsville Rural Histor
be appropriate for the use on the property to develop as somethi
encourage the protection of the structure and provide a use which encourages
adaptive reuse users to utilize the property.
Bartonsville South
Perhaps the most outstanding feature of the land from Bartonsvil south to the
Stephens City limits is the relatively pristine state of the sou
the corridor. At time of writing, it remains relatively undeveloped. The majority
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of this segment of the study area is currently either used for ais
vacant. Only two, small-scale commercial enterprises are situated in this
portion of the corridor. The bigger of the two is a commercial r
use known as Appleland. General commercial land uses are envisioned in this
area in the future.
As noted, the Route 11 South corridor, in the area in and around
is shown as the site of a future preservation effort.
One of the significant elements of this plan is the buffering of
This southern section of the corridor from Stephens City, north to Bartonsville
is intended to be set apart from the existing commercial develop
northern third of the corridor. The intent is that, through a c
setbacks, vegetative screening, planting of shade trees along the edge of the
right-of-way, and the provision of bike way and pedestrian access, the co
would have a parkway-like appearance. A planted median strip is also
envisioned when this section of Route 11 South becomes four lane
locating within this section of the corridor would be expected to have no direct
access to Route 11 South, but rather would access a proposed eas-west
connector road which in turn would intersect Route 11 South.
Valley Pike Trail
For the Kernstown Area Plan, it is recommended that a new multi-purpose path
be constructed along the length of Valley Pike through the study area
connecting areas of land use, in particular those resources identified as
, and providing connections with the City of Winchester
and the Town of Stephens City. This pathway should be consistent with that of
the path that exists in several locations along the road today. Examples of this
such a recreational resource would provide an excellent example for other
opportunities in the County.
In general, the goals for land use in the Kernstown Area Plan ar
Promote orderly development within areas impacted by new
infrastructure.
Provide a balance of industrial, commercial, residential, and ag
areas.
Promote mixed-use development in-lieu of large areas of residential.
Concentrate industrial and commercial uses near and around inter
arterial, and major collector interchanges and intersections.
Encourage the preservation of prime agricultural areas and the
continuation of Agricultural and Forestal Districts.
Recommendations from the 2010 Win-Fred MPO Bicycle & Pedestrian Mobility
Plan should be adopted by the Board of Supervisors and pedestria
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shown in the plan should be constructed. This plan should also b
reference for accommodation recommendations and guidelines.
Ensure connectivity with existing or proposed bicycle or pedestr
transportation accommodations wherever possible. In particular,
or existing in the Town of Stephens City or in the City of Winch
Pedestrian facilities should be constructed that connect neighborh
commercial areas, employment areas and public facilities to prom
and walkability.
Trails should be planned and constructed that connect the Kernst
proposed Valley Pike Trail, and Bartonsville (see the Valley Pike Trail exam
described in the land use section).
Linear parks should be constructed along creeks where permissibl
topography.
Residential Development
The only area of urban Residential development has been identified is located
within the Urban Development Area in the location identified as
Creekside Neighborhood Village and the location identified as the Apple
Valley Workforce Housing Area. New residential uses should complement
the existing residential uses and should be generally of a higher residential
density.
Areas within the Kernstown Creekside Neighborhood Village and should
include a neighborhood commercial component as described in the
Creekside Neighborhood Village Land Use. It will be very important to mix
residential development in this area with the right balance of c
In this area, In the Kernstown Creekside Neighborhood Village slightly
higher residential densities that may fall within the 6-12 units per acre range
are envisioned (this is generally attached houses and may also include
multifamily and a mix of other housing types). In the Apple Valley
Workforce Housing Area, residential densities are envisioned to be no
more than 4 units per acre and should include single family detached
housing units. This land use is intended to accommodate households
that average 60% of the median household income of the County.
These densities are necessary to accommodate the anticipated gro
County within the urban areas and are consistent with establishe
within the study area and the densities needed to support the future residential
land uses envisioned in the Plan.
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The residential land uses west of Shady Elm Road and Rout 37 within the study
area are envisioned to remain rural area residential in character. Shady Elm
Road south and Route 37 may generally be considered as the boundary
between the urban areas and rural areas within the western part of this study
area. This provides a transition area to the Opequon Creek and to the well-
established rural character of the Middle Road and Springdale Road area.
Business Development
The Plan identifies a prime area for industrial land uses, the Shady Elm
Economic Development Area, to capitalize on future industrial and commercial
employment opportunities. Existing areas of industrial development are
recognized with additional development promoted. Regional commercial
development opportunities are reinforced in the Kernstown Inters
commercial area. In addition, an area is identified for neighborhood village
commercial use, including retail, to accommodate existing residential
communities and to build upon the successful Creekside commercial project.
The improvements to the Exit 310 Interchange on interstate 81 at Route 37
furthers the significant commercial opportunities that the Plan seeks to take
advantage of by identifying the Kernstown Interstate Commercial @ 310 area
of land use. Future improvements identified for this area are envisioned to
continue to enhance this areas major role for commercial and ind
development.
Transportation
improvements within the study area boundaries. These plans call for
improvements to existing road alignments and interchanges, the r
existing roadways, and the construction of new road systems and
Transportation improvements to the interstate, arterial, and collector road
systems will contribute to improved levels of service throughout
and will shape the land use patterns in the short and long term.
In support of the new areas of land use, a transportation networ
proposed which relates to the location and context of the areas of la
promotes multi-modal transportation choices and walkability, furthers the
efforts of the Win-Fred MPO, and reaffirms the planning done as part of the
Route 11 South Plan and the original Southern Frederick Plan. In this study
there is a direct nexus between transportation and land use.
The improvements to Interstate 81 at Exit 310, will provide an improved
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opportunities to create a transportation network which supports the future
growth of the community in the right locations. This area is al
influenced by the ongoing and future improvements to Route 11 South, Shady
Elm Road, and the future extension of Renaissance Drive to complete a key
east-west connection south of Route 37. South of Bartonsville, in the area
north of the Town of Stephens City, the road network provides fo
connections into the Town and to the west to connect with the pl
alignment of the Tasker Road flyover of Interstate 81.
Access Management is a significant consideration of this study a
transportation planning in Frederick County. This concept is s
providing for key connections to the south. The use of frontage roads, minor
collector roads, and inter-parcel connections to bring traffic to access points is
promoted.
The context of the collector road network is proposed to be diff
focus being placed on a thoroughfare design that is accessible to all users and
a more walkable environment. Particular attention should be paid to street
network within the Kernstown Creekside Neighborhood Village Area to ensure
that is highly walkable. The change in context in this specific location is to
ensure compatibility with adjacent land uses and community goals
surrounding land use, site design, and building design are featu
help create context and promote the improvement of this area as a focal point
and as a place with more distinct character. Attention should be provided to
the context of the street in the Neighborhood Village Commercial
ensure that these prominent locations are safe and accessible to
transportation. Bicycle and pedestrian accommodations should be fully
integrated to achieve a transportation network that is open to all users.
Appropriately designed intersection accommodations should includ
refuge islands and pedestrian actualized signals.
In general, the road south of Apple Valley Road will provide for a more
functional street open to all users. North of Apple Valley Road, Route 11 will
have a more urban scale with a character that builds upon the archite
established in the existing Creekside area.
Special attention should be paid to ensure the transportation considerations of
the Town of Stephens City to the south and the City of Winchester to the north
are fully coordinated.
In addition, transportation improvements in the Kernstown Battlefield area and
the Bartonsville area should include taking a proactive approach in creating
safe interconnected routes to the battlefield park from the adja
creating additional access points. Traffic calming across the e
Kernstown Creekside Neighborhood Village is warranted with special attenti
placed on providing a safe and efficient access to this mixed us
community.
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Consistent application of Comprehensive Plan goals to achieve an
level of service on area roads and overall transportation network, level of
service C or better, should be promoted. Further, efforts shoul
ensure that additional degradation of the transportation beyond
level of service shall be avoided. Consideration of future development
applications within the study area should only occur when an acc
of service has been achieved and key elements and connections id
this plan have been provided.
Further in depth study should occur in the future regarding the preferred
alignment of the road connections in the area immediately south
to the Bartonsville area. Consideration should be given to ensur
road network functions adequately and is sensitive to the many chat
exist in that general area.
Community Facilities
The need for public spaces within the study area needs to be acknowledged.
Opportunities for small public spaces within the Kernstown Creek
Neighborhood Village should be pursued.
The public facility element of the Kernstown Area plan should directly correlate
to the Public Facilities chapter of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. The public
facilities element should also expand upon the existing 2035 Comprehensive
Plan and ensure that opportunities for needed public facilities,
currently identified, are not missed. The development community should work
with FCPS, Fire & Rescue, and Parks and Recreation to determine
facility needs.
With regards to Public Utilities, Frederick Water and the County should continue
to ensure the availability of adequate water resources in conjunction with the
future land uses identified in Area Plans and future development
capacities of water and sewer treatment facilities and projected
future land uses, and provide opportunities for expansion of wat and sewage
treatment facilities.
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BLACKBURN PROPERTY
WORKFORCE HOUSING
2019 COMPREHENSIVE POLICY
PLAN AMENDMENT
January 9, 2019
TM #63-A-80I
Back Creek Magisterial District
Frederick County, Virginia
Prepared For: Blackburn Farm, LLC
Contact Person: Evan Wyatt, Director of Land Planning
Greenway Engineering, Inc.
151 Windy Hill Lane
Winchester, VA 22602
COMPREHENSIVE POLICY PLAN AMENDMENT
2019 INITIATION REQUEST FORM
Owner(s) Information:
Name: Blackburn Farm, LLC c/o Barbara B. Lewis, Manager
Project Name: Blackburn Property Workforce Housing Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Mailing Address: 458 Devon Drive Warrenton, VA 20186
Telephone Number: (540) 347-0668
Authorized Agent Information:
Name: Greenway Engineering, Inc. Attn. Evan Wyatt, Director of Land Planning
Project Name: Blackburn Property Workforce Housing Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Mailing Address: 151 Windy Hill Lane Winchester, VA 22602
Telephone Number: (540) 662-4185
Legal Interest in the Property Affected or Reason for the Request:
Legal Interest: Blackburn Limited Partnership (Deed Book 812 Page 70)
Note: Blackburn Farm, LLC established with Commonwealth of Virginia State Corporation
Commission (SCC) on January 21, 2014 to convert Blackburn Limited Partnership to a limited
liability company. SCC Certificate of Fact dated May 14, 2015 included as information in
Instrument No. 150004355 which is included in this application.
Reason for Request: The purpose of the Comprehensive Policy Plan Amendment request is to
revise the Kernstown Area Plan future land use designation of the subject parcel from Shady Elm
Economic Development Area to Shady Elm Workforce Housing Area. This land use designation
will allow the development of workforce housing that provides affordable quality housing
opportunities for residents of the community located within reasonable proximity of workplaces
in the community. The Comprehensive Policy Plan Amendment includes the expansion of the
Urban Development Area (UDA) Boundary to encompass the Shady Elm Workforce Housing
Area.
Project #0036E/CPPA Amendment 1 January 9, 2019
SECTION 1 FOR A MAP AMENDMENT
Proposed Comprehensive Policy Plan Amendment Information:
PIN(s): 63-A-80I
Magisterial District: Back Creek District
Parcel Size (approximate acres):
The subject parcel (Tax Map Parcel 63-A-80I) is 71.849 acres in total size as depicted on the
Boundary Line Adjustment Between the Lands of Graystone Corporation of Virginia and
Blackburn Farm, LLC prepared by Marsh & Legge Land Surveyors, P.L.C. dated May 13, 2015
and recorded as Instrument No. 150004355.
Plat of area proposed for CPPA amendment, including metes and bounds description:
Please refer to the Plat entitled Boundary Line Adjustment Between the Lands of Graystone
Corporation of Virginia and Blackburn Farm, LLC prepared by Marsh & Legge Land Surveyors,
P.L.C. dated May 13, 2015 and recorded as Instrument No. 150004355.
Existing Comprehensive Plan Land Use Classification(s): Industrial
Proposed Comprehensive Plan Land Use Classification(s): Residential Workforce Housing
Existing Zoning and Land Use of the Subject Parcel:
The subject parcel is split-zoned M1, Light Industrial District and RA, Rural Areas District and is
undeveloped.
What Use/Zoning will be requested if Amendment is approved?
The subject parcel with be developed as a residential workforce housing project proving affordable
quality residential housing opportunities for citizens, which is located within reasonable proximity
. The workforce housing project as envisioned will provide single-
family detached residences that are single story structures and are served by a complete system of
private streets. A Rezoning Application will be submitted for the subject parcel for RP, Residential
Performance District zoning to allow for the development of a residential workforce housing
project.
Describe, using Text and Maps as Necessary, the Existing Zoning, Comprehensive Policy Plan
Designations, and/or Approved Uses and Densities Along with Other Characteristics of Properties
that are Within 1/2-Mile from the Parcel(s) Perimeter if the Parcel is Less than 100 acres in Size:
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Please refer to the attached Zoning Map Exhibit that identifies the various zoning designations for
properties within a ½-mile radius of the subject parcel. The following information describes
existing and future land use characteristics within this radius boundary:
Properties on the north side of Middle Road (Route 628) to the north of the subject parcel
are zoned RA, Rural Areas District.
Properties on the east side of Apple Valley Road (Route 652) to the east of the subject
parcel are zoned RA, Rural Areas District and RP, Residential Performance District.
Properties to the south of the subject parcel are zoned I1, Light Industrial.
Route 37 West adjoins the subject parcel along the western property boundary. The
remaining portion of the Blackburn Farm, LLC property is located on the other side of
Route 37 West and is zoned RA, Rural Areas District.
Please refer to the attached Long Range Land Use Exhibit that identifies the various future land
use designations identified in the Kernstown Area Plan for properties within a ½-mile radius of
the subject parcel. The following information describes existing and future land use characteristics
within this radius boundary:
Properties on the north side of Middle Road (Route 628) to the north of the subject parcel
are located outside of the Kernstown Area Plan Boundary.
Properties on the east side of Apple Valley Road (Route 652) to the east of the subject
parcel are identified as Residential, Institutional and Rural Areas Land Uses.
Properties to the south of the subject parcel are identified as Industrial Land Use.
Route 37 West adjoins the subject parcel along the western property boundary. Properties
on the other side of Route 37 West are identified as Rural Areas.
Please refer to the attached Existing Land Use Aerial Exhibit that identifies the various land uses
within a ½-mile radius of the subject parcel. The following information describes existing land
uses within this radius boundary:
Properties on the north side of Middle Road (Route 628) to the north of the subject parcel
are developed as Residential and as a Christmas Tree Farm.
Properties on the east side of Apple Valley Road (Route 652) to the east of the subject
parcel are developed as Residential, Single-Family Small Lot Residential, a Church, and
Battlefield Preservation Land.
Properties to the south of the subject parcel are developed as Industrial Land Use.
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Route 37 West adjoins the subject parcel along the western property boundary. Properties
on the other side of Route 37 West are developed as Residential Land Use and are
undeveloped Agricultural Land Use.
The Name, Mailing Address, and Parcel Number of
Parcel(s), with Adjacent Property Owners Affidavit:
Please refer to the attached Adjoining Property Owner Map Exhibit and Adjoining Property Owner
Table Exhibit that provides the location and applicable contact information for all properties within
subject parcel.
SECTION 2 FOR A TEXT AMENDMENT
The inclusion of the Shady Elm Workforce Housing Area as a new land use designation within the
Kernstown Area Plan could potentially warrant a Text Amendment for consideration by the
County. The following information has been provided specific to the Shady Elm Workforce
Housing Area to identify potential text amendments that may be appropriate:
Note: Strike-thru text to be eliminated and Red Font text to be incorporated
Kernstown Area Plan Section (Page 76)
The Kernstown Area Plan promotes a new area new areas of new land use focus; the Kernstown
Neighborhood Village in the Creekside area, along the west side of Route 11, and the Shady Elm
Workforce Housing Area, along the southwest side of Route 652 near the intersection with Route
628. This area The Kernstown Neighborhood Village should promote an attractive street presence
along the frontage of Route 11 and reaffirm Kernstown as a distinct community, blending the old
with the new, and building on the successful developments that have occurred in this area of the
County. The Shady Elm Workforce Housing Area is intended to provide affordable quality
residential housing that is located within
Shady Elm Workforce Housing Area should promote quality housing design that is
complementary to existing residential uses in the Kernstown Area Plan, and is limited in height to
minimize visual impacts to the Kernstown Battlefield viewshed along Route 652.
Shady Elm Economic Development and Workforce Housing Area (Page 77)
The Shady Elm Economic Development and Workforce Housing Area is designed to be a
significant area of industrial, and commercial and workforce housing opportunity that is fully
intent of the industrial and workforce housing
commercial and industrial areas, and
centers, and to provide affordable quality housing for the
required to support identified employment areas. In specific areas a mix of flexible uses, with
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office uses in prominent locations and workforce housing in appropriate locations is encouraged.
Such areas are supported by substantial areas of industrial and commercial opportunity, and
provide for areas that are well designed with high quality architecture and site design. It is the
intent of such areas to promote a strong positive community image.
Residential Development (Page 81)
The only area Areas of urban residential development is are located within the Urban Development
Area in the location identified as the Kernstown Creekside Neighborhood Village, and in the
location identified as the Shady Elm Workforce Housing Area. New residential uses should
complement the existing residential uses, and should be generally of a higher density. and should
include Additionally, a neighborhood commercial component should be included as described in
the Kernstown Creekside Neighborhood Village Land Use. It will be very important to mix
residential development in this area the Kernstown Creekside Neighborhood Village with the right
balance of commercial uses.
In this area the Kernstown Creekside Neighborhood Village, slightly higher residential densities
that may fall within the 6-12 units per acre range are envisioned (this is generally attached houses
and may also include multifamily and a mix of other housing types). In the Shady Elm Workforce
Housing Area, residential densities are envisioned to fall within the 4-6 units per acre range (this
is generally detached and attached houses but does not include multifamily).
These densities are necessary to accommodate the anticipated growth of the County within the
urban areas and are consistent with established patterns within the study area and the densities
needed to support the future residential land uses envisioned in the Plan.
The residential land uses west of Shady Elm Road Route 37 West within the study area are
envisioned to remain rural area residential in character. Shady Elm Road south Route 37 West
may generally be considered as the boundary between the urban areas and rural areas within the
western part of this study area. This provides a transition area to the Opequon Creek and to the
well-established rural character of the Middle Road and Springdale Road area.
SECTION 3 FOR ALL AMENDMENTS - TO BE COMPLETED 7/9/18
Justification of Proposed Comprehensive Policy Plan Amendment (Provide Attachments if
Necessary). Describe why the Change to the Comprehensive Policy Plan is Being Proposed:
The Blackburn Property Workforce Housing Comprehensive Plan Amendment is proposed to
allow for the development of workforce housing that provides affordable quality housing
opportunities for residents of the community. Workforce housing has been identified as a need in
the community by the Economic Development Authority and the regional Affordable Housing
Coalition in support of economic development land uses by providing housing opportunities for
workers that are needed to meet the labor demands for local industrial, commercial, and public
sector land uses. The 71.849-acre subject parcel is located within reasonable proximity of
industrial, commercial, and public sector workplaces in the community; as well as within close
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proximity to major transportation routes. Therefore, the location of the subject property would be
appropriate for a workforce housing development.
The U.S. Census Bureau identifies Frederick County has having a median household income of
$68,929 and having a median housing unit value of $231,400. Workforce housing provides an
affordable housing option for qualifying families that average 60% of the local median household
income. This in turn provides an opportunity for workers to reside in the community in which
they work and not have to commute from other areas that offer more affordable housing.
The Blackburn Property Workforce Housing Comprehensive Plan Amendment will incorporate
the subject parcel into the Urban Development Area and provide the subject property with a
Workforce Housing Area land use designation. These policy revisions will allow for the property
owner to work with the County to create appropriate ordinance standards and conditionally rezone
the subject property to develop a workforce housing project. The workforce housing project as
envisioned will provide 200 single-family detached residences that are single story structures and
are served by a complete system of private streets.
These factors support and justify the Blackburn Property Workforce Housing Comprehensive Plan
Amendment.
How would the Resultant Changes Impact or Benefit Frederick County? Consider, for
example, Transportation, Economic Development and Public Facilities:
The Blackburn Property Workforce Housing Comprehensive Plan Amendment is proposed to
provide affordable quality residential housing opportunities for residents of the community. The
71.849-acre subject parcel and
major transportation routes. The impacts and benefits to Frederick County are identified specific
to the proposed 200 single family unit project that would be developed subsequent to Board of
Supervisor approvals of the Comprehensive Policy Plan Amendment, the RP District Housing
Zoning Ordinance Amendment, and the Proffered Rezoning Amendment.
Transportation
The following tables provide projected traffic impacts comparisons of the traffic generation rates
specific to the proposed 200 single family unit workforce housing project and 938,800 SF of light
industrial development (0.3 FAR) consistent with the current future land use designation in the
Kernstown Land Use Plan. The values used from this comparison were obtained from the Institute
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of Traffic Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, 9 Edition, which is the source currently
utilized by VDOT and Frederick County for transportation impact analysis.
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Work Force Housing Weekday Traffic Volume Projected Impacts
Land Use ITE ADT Rate AM Peak Hour PM Peak
Rate Hour Rate
Single-Family Detached 210 9.52 0.77 1.0
Projected Trip Rates: 200 SFD 1,904 ADT 154 AM Peak 200 PM
Hour Trips Peak Hour
Trips
Light Industrial Weekday Traffic Volume Projected Impacts
Land Use ITE ADT Rate AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Rate Rate
General Light Industrial 110 6.97/1,000 SF 1.01/1,000 SF 1.08/1,000 SF
Projected Trip Rates: 6,543 ADT 948 AM Peak 1,013 PM Peak
Hour Trips Hour Trips
938,800 SF (0.3 FAR)
The above tables demonstrate a reduced impact to transportation for average daily traffic volumes
and for AM/PM Peak Hour volumes comparing the proposed 200 single family unit workforce
housing project to the 938,800 SF of light industrial development.
The 71.849-acre subject parcel has approximately 3,000 feet of frontage along Apple Valley Road
(Route 652). The Eastern Frederick County Road Plan identifies Apple Valley Road as an
Improved Minor Collector Road between Shady Elm Road (Route 651) and Middle Road (Route
628). The -of-way from the centerline of
Apple Valley Road along the entire property frontage to accommodate future right-of-way needs
as evident by Instrument No. 150004355.
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Economic Development
The proposed 200 single family unit workforce housing project is not an economic development
project that provides revenue to Frederick County other that real estate and personal property taxes
that would be assessed specific to each household. However, the workforce housing project does
compliment economic development land use by providing housing opportunities within the
community for workers that are needed to meet the labor demands for local industrial, commercial,
and public sector land uses. The need for workforce housing projects in the community has been
identified by the Economic Development Authority and the regional Affordable Housing
Coalition.
Water and Sewer Capacities
The proposed 200 single family unit workforce housing project is located within the Sewer and
Water Service Area (SWSA) and will be located within the Urban Development Area (UDA)
subsequent to Board of Supervisor approval of Comprehensive Policy Plan Amendment.
Greenway Engineering has analyzed the water and sewer capacity requirements for the 200 single
family unit workforce housing project and has determined that an average daily demand of 60,000
GPD will be required for water and sewer service. The subject property has direct access to a 10-
inch water line located along the property frontage and is within close proximity to a gravity sewer
system that directs effluent to the 15-inch Hogue Run sewer interceptor to the Parkins Mill
Wastewater Treatment Facility. Frederick Water is the public water and sewer service provider
for the subject property and the proposed project is anticipated to not negatively impactpublic
water and sewer facilities or capacities.
Public Schools
The proposed 200 single family unit workforce housing project will generate school age children
that will create an impact to Frederick County Public Schools. The Frederick County Public
Schools students/household calculation indicates that there will be an average of 0.39 school age
children per household. The following table identifies the school age children impacts specific to
the proposed 200 single family unit workforce housing project.
Public School Projections
School Name Students/Household Projected Students Number
Orchard View Elementary School 0.19 Students/Household 38 Students
James Wood Middle School 0.09 Students/Household 18 Students
Sherando High School 0.11 Students/Household 22 Students
Totals: 0.39 Students/Household 78 Total Students
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The proposed 200 single family unit workforce housing project will require approval of a Rezoning
by the Board of Supervisors. Therefore, impacts to Public School Services will be determined
Proffer Statement as a
conditional of rezoning approval.
Fire and Rescue
The proposed 200 single family unit workforce housing project will create an impact to Fire and
Rescue Services provided by the County. The Stephens City Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company
is the first responder, which is located approximately 4.5 miles from to the subject property. The
proposed 200 single family unit workforce housing project is projected to house 524 persons based
on a 2.62 persons/household calculation derived from the 2017/2018 Frederick County Budget
Document. Impacts to Emergency Services will be determined during the rezoning process and
g approval.
Parks and Recreation
The proposed 200 single family unit workforce housing project will create an impact to Frederick
County Parks and Recreation Services provided by the County. Impacts to Parks and Recreation
Services will be determined
Proffer Statement as a conditional of rezoning approval.
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