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Home My WebLink About025-20 (2020-2025ApplePieRidgeAgAndForestalDistrictRenewal) ,%L. , Cpm RENEWAL Action: � wC w * PLANNING COMMISSION: August 5, 2020 - Recommended Approval BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: September 9, 2020 - APPROVED 2020-2025 RENEWAL OF THE APPLE PIE R11DGE 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 Apple Pie Ridge Agricultural & Forestal District was updated and considered. The renewed District will contain 889.00+/- acres. The properties are located across Payne Road (Route 663) to the north, Welltown Road (Route 661) to the east, Apple Ridge Road (Route 739) to the west, and Glendobbin Road (Route 673) to the south, and are identified by Property Identification Numbers 31-A-170,31-A-171,31-A-180,42-A-356,42-A-357,43-A-4,43- A-11, 0,42-A-356,42-A-357,43-A-4,43- A-11,43-A-12,43-A-13,43-A-I 4,43-A-69,43-A-70,43-A-10A,43-A-A1,43-1-A2,43-I-B1,43- 11-4-1,43-11-4-2,43-11-4-3,43-11-4-4,43-11-4-5,43-11-4-6,43-12-3-7,43-12-3-8,43-12-3-9,43- 12-3-10,43-12-3-11,43-12-3-12,43-12-3-13,43-12-3-14,43-12-3-15,43-12-3-16,43-12-3-17,43- 12-3-18 3-12-3-14,43-12-3-15,43-12-3-16,43-12-3-17,43- 12-3-18 in the Stonewall Magisterial Districts. This application was reviewed by the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC), and the Planning Commission during their regularly scheduled meetings; and WHEREAS,The Agricultural District Advisory Committee(ADAC)discussed this District renewal at their meeting on June 25, 200 and recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of the renewal of the2020-2025 Apple Pie Ridge Agricultural &Forestal District on August 5, 2020; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on this renewal of the 2020-2025 Apple Pie Ridge Agricultural & Forestal District on September 9, 2020; and WHEREAS,the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the renewal of the 2020-2025 Apple Pie Ridge Agricultural & Forestal District contributes to the conservation and preservation of agricultural and forestal land in Frederick County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors as follows: The Frederick County Board of Supervisors hereby adopts and renews the 2020-2025 Apple Pie Ridge Agricultural &Forestal District of 889.00+/-acres in the Stonewall Magisterial District,with an expiration date of September 9,2025. The Agricultural &Forestal District is as described on the attached map dated June 16, 2020 and the attached property owners table. This ordinance shall be in effect on the day of adoption. Passed this 9th day of September 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. Tierney Frederick County Administrator PDRes. #34-20 BOS Res. #025-20 COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 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 15.24300 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 Virginia requires the local governing body to establish an Agricultural District Advisory Committee for the purpose of reviewing proposals that establish or renew districts to ensure conformity with the 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 forms for the renewal of, additions to and deletions from, the Agricultural and Forestal Districts to the property owners, These forms are important aspects of the Agricultural and Forestal District 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 2020-202'5 Acreage Total Parcels District _ Albin_ 1014.00 1014.00 14 _ Gainesboro Apple Pie 889.000 889.00 34 l _� ST/GB� Double Church 889.85 954.90 24 0pequon 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 Opeq;uon 107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 e Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 2020-2025 Agricultural and Forestal Districts August 26, 2020 Page 2 The Agricultural 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. 2020-2025 AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT UPDATE APPLE PIE RIDGE DISTRICT UPDATE w e Staff Report for the Planning Commission 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 making 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 Apple Pie Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District. LOCATION AND SIZE: This District is located within the Stonewall District and currently contains 889.00+/- acres. It is generally located along Payne Road (Route 663) to the north, WelItown Road (Route 661) to the east, Apple Pie Ridge Road (Route 739) to the west, and Glendobbin Road (Route 673) to the south. The proposed 2020-2025 District would contain 889.00+/- 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 Apple Pie Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District. Chapter 43, Section 15.2-4300 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended,requires that Agricultural and Forestal Districts be reviewed by the local government every five years after establishment. The Apple Pie Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District was established in 2010 and subsequently updated in 2015. 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 Apple Pie Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District will consist of 889.00+/- 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 889.00+/-acre 2020-2025 Apple Pie Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District at their meeting on June 25, 2020. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the 889.00+/-acre 2020-2025 Apple Pie Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District at their meeting on August 5,2020. Following a public hearing, Board of Supervisors action on this application would be appropriate. Page 2 Apple Pie Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District Renewal August 27, 2020 REVIEW EVALUATIONS: LOCATION AND SIZE: This District is located within the Stonewall District and currently contains 889.00+/- acres within 34 parcels (one property owner). It is generally located along Payne Road (Route 663)to the north,Welltown Road (Route 661) to the east,Apple Pie Ridge Road(Route 739)to the west, and Glendobbin Road (Route 673) to the south. The proposed 2020-2025 District would contain 889.00+/- acres which is consistent with its last renewal. AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL SIGNIFICANCE: The District is 90 percent agricultural (livestock, orchards,and crop harvest) and 10 percent open space/woodlands. The area within the District is rural in nature. LAND USE: All parcels within the District contain agricultural or residential land uses. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The 2035 Com rehensive Plan of Frederick Coun1y provides guidance when considering land use actions. The location of this District lies outside the Urban Development Area (UDA) and Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA) and is not part of any land use plan or study by the County. It is noted that the Stonewall Industrial Park is located on the south boundary of this District. The area of the County where this District is located is intended 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 UDA. The Apple Pie Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District is agriculturally significant as outlined in the Agricultural and Forestal District Act. The Eastern Frederick County Road Plan is the major transportation component of the Comprehensive Plan. This road plan identifies the future transportation needs within Frederick County. A major component of this road plan is Route 37, which will provide direct limited east to west access around the City of Winchester. This proposed roadway will need, at a minimum, a 350-foot right-of-way. Staff would note that parcel 43-A-11 has previously been included in the District, the ADAC should be aware that a portion of this property lies within the right-of-way for future Route 37. LAKES/PONDS/STREAMS: The District lies primarily within the Hiatt Run 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 rolling hills to ridges to the north and west and flat and gentle rolling hills to the south and east. This District lies within the Hiatt Run watershed and water is available from ponds,wells and spring. PRIME AGRICULTURE SOIL: The largest amount of prime agricultural soils located within the District is Frederick-Poplimento. 2020-2025 Apple Pie Ridge Agricultural & Forestal District r / - 4 J VIEW 1 pR Cr REST RUN IN z g � t g11,Rp v 00 W o '�r I Future Route 37 Bypass Apple Pie Ridge CD Parcels PIN Owner Acres PIN Owner Acres PIN Owner Acres 43 1 Al BE CON INC 29.3031 A 180 KSS LC 70.0043 123 11 KSS LC 5.00 43 1 A2 BE CON INC 3.5042 A 356 K55 LC 303.81 43 123 12 KSS LC 5.00 43 1 B1 BE CON INC 16.5642 A 357 K55 LC 23.0443 123 13 KSS LC 5.00 43 A 4 BE CON INC 127.00 43 114 1 KSS LC 1 5.5143 123 14 KSS LC 5.12 43 A 10A BE CON INC 53.4343 114 2tKSS LC 5.0043 123 15 KSS LC 5.00 43 A 11 DTS LC 84.5043 114 3LC 5.0043 123 16 KS5 LC 5.33 43 A 12 DTS LC 4.0043 114 4LC 5.0043 123 17 K55 LC 5.05 43 A 13 DTS LC 8.0043 114 5LC 5.8643 123 18 KSS LC 1 5.00 43 A 14 DTS LC 9.6643 114 6 KSS LC 5.25 43 A 69 DTS LC 5.0043 123 7 K55 LC 5.01 43 A 70 DTS LC 57.6643 123 8 KSS LC 5.00 31 A 170 KSS LC 0.3443 123 9 KSS LC 5.00 31 A 171 1 KSS LC 1 1.07143 12-3 10 KSS LC 5.00 Note, Frederick County Dept of Planning&Developmerd 167 N Kent St,Suite 202,Winchester,VA 22601 Sao-665-5651 0 0.175 0.35 0"7 Miles Map Created:June 16,2020