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Home My WebLink About027-20 (2020-2025GreenSpringAgAndForestalDistrictRenewal) RENEWAL (� Action: PLANNING COMMISSION: August 5, 2020 - Recommended Approval i}GIf4f l7S1[ BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: Se tennber 9, 2020 - APPROVED 2020-2025 RENEWAL OF THE GREEN SPRING 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 Green Spring Agricultural & Forestal District was updated and considered. The renewed District will contain 385.63+/- acres. The properties are located along Glaize Orchard Road (Route 682)to the south and Green Spring Road(Route 671) to the east and are identified by Property Identification Numbers 21-A-25 and 21-A-36 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 the renewal of the 2020-2025 Green Spring Agricultural &Forestal District on August 5, 2020; and WHEREAS,the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on this renewal ofthe 2020-2025 Green Spring Agricultural & Forestal District on September 9, 2020; and WHEREAS,the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the renewal of the 2020-2025 Green Spring 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 2020-2025 Green Spring Agricultural & Forestal District containing 385.63+/-acres in the Gainesboro 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 Robert W. Wells Aye Gene E. Fisher Aye J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Blaine P. Dunn Aye A COPY ATTEST Kris�C. enie Frederick County Administrator PDRes. #36-20 BGS Res. #02.7-20 COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 5401665-5651 Fax: 5401665-6395 MEMORANDUM TO: Frederick County Board of Supervisors f lq 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 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 2020.20.25 Acreage Total Parcels District Albin_ 1014.00 1014.00 14 Gainesboro APP a Pie 889.00 —8-89.00- 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 B_ack_Mountain - 489.9_1 1 Back Creek Reliance - 203.00 5 � Opequon 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. G� r CO 4v U� 2020-2025 AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT UPDATE w� GREEN SPRING UPDATE ? Staff Report for the Planning Commission a 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 Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District. LOCATION AND SIZE: This District is located within the Gainesboro Magisterial District and currently contains 385.63+/- acres within two (2) parcels managed by two (2) property owners. It is generally located along Glaize Orchard Road (Route 682) to the south and Green Spring Road (Route 671) to the east. The proposed 2020-2025 District would contain 385.63+/- 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 Board of Supervisors to update and renew the Green Spring 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 Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District during the last renewal consisted of 385.63+/- 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 Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District will consist of 385.63+/- 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 385.63+/-acre 2020-2025 Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District at their meeting on June 25, 2020. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the 385.63+/-acre 2020-2025 Green Spring 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 Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District Renewal August 27, 2020 REVIEW EVALUATIONS: LOCATION AND SIZE: This District is located within the Gainesboro Magisterial District and currently contains 385.63+/- acres within two (2) parcels managed by two (2) property owners. It is generally located along Glaize Orchard Road (Route 682) to the south and Green Spring Road (Route 671) to the cast. The proposed 2020-2025 District would contain 385.63+/- acres which is consistent with its last renewal. AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL SIGNIFICANCE: The agricultural operation in the District are 40 percent agriculture (livestock, and crop harvesting) and 60 percent open space/woodlands. The area within the District is rural in nature. LAND USE: All parcels within the District are vacant and woodland. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The 2035 Comprehensive Plan of Frederick CoMLy provides guidance when considering land use actions. The location of this proposed 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. The land use within this District of 385.63+/- acres is vacant. This current land use should remain in its present land use of pristine condition with land use of vacant and woodland. 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 within the Green Springs and Babbs Run drainage areas. These two bodies of water are tributaries to Back Creek. This District will further assist with managing the quality of County's water resources. TOPOGRAPHY: The District generally varies from rolling hills to ridges to the south,west, and north. Flat and gentle rolling hills are to the east. This District lies within the Green Springs and Babbs Run drainage area and water is available from ponds, wells and springs. PRIME AGRICULTURE SOIL: The largest amount of prime agricultural soils located within District is Weikert-Gainesboro-Berks. 2020-2025 Green Spring Agricultural & Forestal District I i 0 o a m t o� �a z 4 N z _ UJ� �VENINc- s c Z -a z o � v WH/s .o z KNo p�RfN� IDR y � �O ' GLARE ORCHARD RD k 6 r 1 Green Spring CDParcels PIN Owner Acres 21 A 36 DEHAVEN,CHARLES STUART J R 168.02 21 A 25 ZUCKERMAN,STANLEY C&SANDRA E 217.61 NDte Frederick County Dept of Planning&Development 107 N Kent S1.Suite 202,Winchester,VA 22501 560-665-5651 0 0.15 0.3 0.6 Miles Map Created,June 15,2020