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Home My WebLink About024-20 (2020-2025AlbinAgAndForestalDistrictRenewal) RENEWAL in Action: PLANNING COMMISSION: August 5, 2020 Public Hearing Held,Reconuxrended Approval BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: September 9, 2020 APPROVED 2020-2025 RENEWAL OF THE ALBIN AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, the Code of Virginia requires localities every five years to evaluate, add, renew, or remove properties from its Agricultural & Forestal Districts, and to renew the District. Therefore, the 2020-2025 renewal of the Albin Agricultural & Forestal District was updated and considered. The renewed District will contain 1,014.00+/-acres. The properties are located across North Frederick Pike (Route 522) to the north, Route 37 to the east, and Poorhouse Road (Route 664) to the west,and are identified by Property Identification Numbers 41-A-170,42-A-61,42-A-62,42-A- 180,42-A-1 90, 1-A-170,42-A-61,42-A-62,42-A- 180,42-A-190,42-A-191,42-A-192,42-A-193,52-A-48,52-A-49, 53-A-1,53-A-2,53-A-3,53-A- 69 3-A-2,53-A-3,53-A- 69 in the Gainesboro Magisterial District; and WHEREAS,The Agricultural District Advisory Committee(ADAC)discussed this District renewal at their-meeting on June 25, 2020 and recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of tyre renewal of the 2020-2025 Albin Agricultural & Forestal District on August 5, 2020; and WHEREAS,the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the renewal of the 2020-2025 Albin Agricultural & Forestal District on September 9, 2020; and WHEREAS,the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the renewal of the 2020-2025 Albin Agricultural&Forestal District contributes to the conservation and preservation of agricultural and forestal land in Frederick County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors as follows: The Frederick County Board of Supervisors hereby adopts and renews the 2020-2025 Albin Agricultural&Forestal District containing 1,014.00+/-acres in the Gainesboro Magisterial District, with an expiration date of September 9, 2025. The Agricultural & Forestal District is as described on the attached nrap and the attached property owners table. This ordinance shall be in effect on the day of adoption. Passed this 9th day of September 9, 2020 by the following recorded vote: Charles S. DeHaven, Jr., Chairman Aye Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye Shawn L. Graber Aye J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Gene E. Fisher Aye Robert W. Wells Aye Blaine P. Dunn Aye A COPY ATTEST Kris C. ieme Frederick County Administrator PDRes. #33-20 BOS Res. #024-20 'F COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development Y. 540/665-5651 Fax: 5401665-6395 MEMORANDUM TO: Frederick County Board of Supervisors FROM: Mark R Cheran,Zoning Administrator RE: Public Hearing: 2020-2025 Agricultural and Forestal Districts Renewal and Additions DATE: August 28, 2020 This is a public hearing for the five-year 2020-2025 update for the County's Agricultural and Forestal Districts as well as the proposed creation of two new districts. Chapter 43, Section 15.2-4300 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, requires that Agricultural and Forestal Districts be reviewed and by the local government every five years after establishment and requires review and approval of proposed new districts. Furthermore, the Code of Vir inia requires the local governing body to establish an Agricultural District Advisory Committee for the purpose of reviewing proposals that establish or renew districts to ensure conformity with the provisions of Section 15.2-433. Ultimately, the Board of Supervisors approves, approves with modifications, or denies the proposal to establish or renew an Agricultural and Forestal District. In working with members of the community and the Extension Services, Staff has circulated fonns for the renewal of, additions to and deletions from, the Agricultural and Forestal Districts to the property owners. These forms are important aspects of the Agricultural and Forestal District Program; the program is voluntary, enabling property owners the right to participate should they be interested. The proposed renewals and new districts are as follows: 2015-2020 Acreage 2020-2025 Acreage Total Parcels District Albin 1014.00 1014.00 14 Gainesboro Apple Pie 889,00 889.00 34 ST/GB Double Church 889.85 954.90 24 Opequon Green Spring 385.63 385.63 2 Gainesboro Red Bud 1,007.34 1,147.20 60 Stonewall South Frederick 5,764.21 6,694.42 153 Back Creek South Timber Ridge 981.08 981.08 17 Gainesboro Back Mountain - 489.91 1 Back Creek Reliance - 203.00 5 Opequon 107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 2020-2025 Agricultural and Forestal Districts August 26, 2020 Page 2 The AgricuIturaI District Advisory Committee (ADAC) met on June 25, 2020, and unanimously recommended the creation of the two new districts and the renewal of the seven existing districts. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 5, 2020. There were no public comments and the Commission unanimously recommended approval of the updated seven existing districts and the creation of the two new districts. The following items are included in your agenda: 1) Update of the 2020-2025 Albin, Apple Pie Ridge, Double Church, Green Spring, Red Bud, South Frederick, South Timber Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District. 2) Creation of the Back Mountain Agricultural and Forestal District. 3) Creation of the Reliance Agricultural and Forestal District. Please contact Staff if you have questions or need additional information. �C , Com 2020-2025 AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT UPDATE ALBIN DISTRICT UPDATE 14 Staff Report for the Board of Supervisors Prepared: August 27,2020 Staff Contact: Mark R. Cheran,Zoning Administrator This report is prepared by the Frederick County Planning Staff to provide information to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors to assist them in snaking a decision on this application. It may also be useful to other interested in this matter. Reviewed Action Agricultural District Advisory Committee: 06/25/20 Recommended Approval Planning Commission: 08/05/20 Recommended Approval Board of Supervisors: 09/09/20 Pending PROPOSAL: To update and renew the 2020-2025 Albin Agricultural and Forestal District. LOCATION AND SIZE: This District is located within the Gainesboro Magisterial District and currently contains 1014.00+/- acres. It is generally located west of Route 37, and North and South of Route 522, near the Albin Rural Community Center. The proposed 2020-2025 District would contain 1014.00+/- acres which is consistent with its last renewal, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & STAFF CONCLUSION FOR THE 09/09/20 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING: This is a request to the Frederick County Board of Supervisors to update and renew the AIbin Agricultural and Forestal District. Chapter 43, Section 15.2-4300 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, requires that these Districts be reviewed by the local government every five years after establishment. The Albin Agricultural and Forestal District during the last renewal consisted of 1,014.00+/- acres. This proposed District renewal meets the intent of Chapter 43, Section 15.2-433 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and has been evaluated in conjunction with the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. This renewal provides an opportunity for the agribusiness community to conduct long range planning efforts for the management of their operations, while providing a reserve of agricultural land through the year 2025. Once renewed the 2020-2025 Albin Agricultural and Forestal District will consist of 1,014.00-x/- acres and will be valid until August 12, 2025. Ultimately, the Board of Supervisors approves, approves with modifications, or denies the proposal to establish or renew an Agricultural and Forestal District. The Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC) unanimously recommended approval of the 1,014.00+/-acre 2020-2025 Albin Agricultural and Forestal District at their meeting on June 25, 2020. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the 1,014.00+/-acre 2020-2025 Albin Agricultural and Forestal District at their meeting on August 5,2020. Page 2 Albin Agricultural and Forestal District Renewal August 27, 2020 Following a puhlic hearing, Board of Supervisors action on this application would he appropriate. REVIEW EVALUATIONS: LOCATION AND SIZE: The District is located in the Gainesboro Magisterial District. The District currently contains 1,014.00 -/- acres. This District is generally located west of Route 37, and North and South of Route 522, near the Albin Rural Community Center. The proposed 2020- 2025 District would contain 1,014.00-x/- acres. AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL SIGNIFICANCE: The District is 90 percent agriculture (livestock, orchards, and crop harvest) and 10 percent open space/woodlands. The land within the District is rural in nature. LAND USE: All parcels within the District contain agricultural or residential land uses. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The 2035 Comprehensive Plan. of Frederick County provides guidance when considering land use actions. The District is located within the Iimits of the Route 37 West Land Use Plan of the Comprehensive Plan. The Route 37 West Land Use Plan identified a study area which encompassed 645-acres bounded by Route 522 to the north, Route 37 to the east and the Round Hill Community Land Use Plan bound to the south. The Plan identified 120 acres of that study area for potential business uses and the remaining 525-acres within the study area was proposed to remain rural. The intent of the Rural Areas is to maintain agriculture as a significant portion of the County's economy and to maintain the rural character of areas outside of the Urban Development Area. The Comprehensive Plan can accomplish this by promoting the inclusion of additional land in Agricultural and Forestal Districts. The Comprehensive Plan supports the renewal of the District for it provides an opportunity for the agribusiness community to conduct long range planning efforts for the management of their operations, while providing a reserve of agricultural land through the year 2025. LAKES/PONDS/STREAMS: The District lies primarily within the Abrams Creek drainage area. The establishment of this District will further assist with managing the quality of the County's water resources. TOPOGRAPHY: The District generally varies from broad rolling hills to the west and, gently rolling hills to the north and east. This District lies within the Abrams Creek watershed and water is available from ponds, wells and springs. Most of the area within the District is in pasture, orchards, livestock, and few areas are woodland. Page 3 Albin Agricultural and Forestal District Renewal August 27, 2020 PRIME AGRICULTURE SOIL:. The largest amount of prime agricultural soils located within the District is Frederick-Poplimento. 2020-2025 Albin Agricultural & Forestal District GOLDS HILL"RD ��. G1ND �Z 0. 522 03 %QHHQz.0 522 CWi v �Q 37 O O 37 l a - _ 522 Winchester' moo, ?. fl4 0. 3741ic- J � ` 50 110 Future Route 37 Bypass PIN Owner Acres Albin 41 A 170 FRUIT HILL ORCHARD INC 274.16 CD Parcels 42 A 61 FRUIT HILL ORCHARD INC 2.50 42 A 62 FRUIT HILL ORCHARD INC 199.14 42 A 180 1 FRUIT HILL ORCHARD INC 105.26 42 A 190 FRUIT HILL ORCHARD INC 7.88 42 A 191 FRUIT HILL ORCHARD INC 16.78 42 A 192 FRUIT HILL ORCHARD INC 1.04 42 A 193 FRUIT HILL ORCHARD INC 6.22 52 A 48 FRUIT HILL ORCHARD INC 24.50 52 A 49 FRUIT HILL ORCHARD INC 8.50 53 A 1 FRUIT HILL ORCHARD INC 92.85 53 A 2 FRUIT HILL ORCHARD INC 145.93 53 A 3 FRUIT HILL ORCHARD INC 8.34 53 A 69 FRUIT HILL ORCHARD INC 120.90 Note: Frederick County Dept of Planning&Development 107 N Kent St.Suite 202,Winchester,VA 22601 540-665-5651 0 0.275 0-55 1.1 Miles Map Created June 16,2020 ii i i—�