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HomeMy WebLinkAbout032-20 (2020-2025RelianceAgAndForestalDistrictEstablishmentOf) 4�GK ��tr ESTABLISHMENT �RGf1U Action: PLANNING COMMISSION: August 5, 2020 Public Hearing Held,Recommended Approval BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: September 9, 2020 Approved ESTABLISHMENT OF THE RELIANCE AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, Frederick County received a request to create and establish a new Agricultural and Forestal District to be named the Reliance Agricultural & Forestal District that would consist of 203+/- acres, was considered. The property fronts Huttle Road (Route 636) and Headley and is identified by Property Identification Number 92-A-17, 92-A-18,92-A-19,92-A-25, and 92-A-27 in the Opequon Magisterial District; and WHEREAS,The Agricultural District Advisory Committee(ADAC)discussed this request at their meeting on June 25, 2020 and recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of the creation and establishment of the new Reliance Agricultural&Forestal District on August 5,2020; and WHEREAS,the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing for the creation and establishment of the new Reliance Agricultural &Forestal District on September 9, 2020; and WHEREAS,the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the creation and establishment of this new Reliance 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 creates and establishes the Reliance Agricultural & Forestal District consisting of 203.00+/-acres in the Opequon Magisterial District, with an expiration and renewal date of September 9, 2025. This Agricultural & Forestal District is as described on the attached map. Passed this 9th day of September 2020 by the following recorded vote: Charles S. DeHaven Jr., Chainnan Aye Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye Gene E. Fisher Aye J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Shawn L. Graber Aye Robert W. Wells Aye Blaine P. Dunn Aye A COPY ATTEST Kris C. Tien- Frederick Count ministrator PDRes.# 41-20 BOS Res. # 032-20 7 COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development <• � 5401665-5651 Fax. 5401665-6395 MEMORANDUM TO: Frederick County Board of Supervisors FROM: Mark R Cheran, Zoning Administrator RE: Public Hearing: 20202025 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 2020-2025 Acreage Total Parcels_ _ District Albin_ 1014.00 1014.00 �14 Gaines_boro Apple Pie � 889.00 889.00 w.. 34 ST/GB Double Church 889.85 954.90 24Opequon Green Spring 385.63 385.63 2 _ G_ain.es;boro . Red Bud 1,007.34 1,147.20 60 - Stonewall South Frederick 5,764.216,694.42 153 Back Creek South Timber Ridge 981.08 981.08 17 Gainesboro "CB�a�c�kMountain - 489.91 1 Back Creek Reliance - —_ 203.00 5 opequon 107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 s 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 continents 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. CO2020-2025 AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT UPDATE c RELIANCE DISTRICT-PROPOSED NEW DISTRICT w 0 Staff Report for the Board of Supervisors Prepared: August 27, 2020 'p Staff Contact: Mark R. Cheran, Zoning Administrator This report is prepared by the Frederick County Planning Staff to provide information to the Agricultural District Advisory Committee, 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 create a new Agricultural and Forestal District—"2020-2025 Reliance Agricultural and Forestal District". LOCATION AND SIZE: The proposed District is within the Opequon Magisterial District and is generally located fronting Huttle Road (Route 636) and Headley Road. This proposed District would consist of five parcels that contain 203+/- acres. 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 create the Reliance Agricultural and Forestal District, comprising a total of 203+/- acres. This District 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 creation 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 created the 2020-2025 Reliance Agricultural and Forestal District will consist of 203+/- 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) considered this request during their meeting on dune 25, 2020. The ADAC unanimously recommended that the five parcels totaling 203+/- acres be established as the 2020-2025 Reliance Agricultural and Forestal District. The Planning Commission considered this request during their meeting on August 5, 2020. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the five parcels totaling 203+/- acres be established as the 2020-2025 Reliance Agricultural and Forestal District. Following a public hearing, Board of Supervisors action on this application would be appropriate. Page 2 Reliance Agricultural and Forestal District August 27, 2020 REVIEW EVALUATIONS: LOCATION AND SIZE: The proposed District is within the Opequon Magisterial District and is generally located fronting Huttle Road (Route 636) and Headley Road. This proposed District would consist of five parcels that contain 203 +/- acres. AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL SIGNIFICANCE: The District is 90 percent agriculture (livestock, and crop harvest) and 10 percent open space/woodlands. The area within the District is rural in nature. LAND USE and ZONING: The five (5) parcels of this District are currently zoned RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District and contain agricultural and residential land uses. All surrounding properties are also zoned RA(Rural Areas)District. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The 2035 Comprehensive Plan of Frederick County (Comp Plan) provides guidance when considering land use actions. The location of this proposed District lies outside the Urban Development Area (UDA) and Sewer and Water and Service Area (SWSA) and is not part of any land use plan or study by the County. The land use within this proposed District of 203+/- acres is residential and agricultural. The current land use should remain in its present land use of pristine condition with land use of agricultural, and residential. 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 District. The Comprehensive Plan support the additions and renewal of the Districts, for it provides an opportunity for the agribusiness community to conduct long range planning efforts for the management of their operations, while providing reserve of agricultural land through the year 2025. LAKESIPONDS/STREAMS: The District lies primarily within the Opequon 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 slight rolling hills with open land and woodland. The eastern portion of the District is woodland. This District lies within the Abrams Creek watershed and water is available from streams and springs. Most of the area within the District is in pasture and livestock with areas that are woodland. PRIME AGRICULTURE SOIL: The largest amount of prime agricultural soils located within the District is Weikeert-Berks-Blairton. 2020-2025 Reliance Establishment Agricultural & Forestal District Awe H. tt vTIV�I.GYLI HuV x x IT 1 �6 x ; at.v Na I vY� ✓S 7� k p Y In( �� 5 y " Establishment OParcels PIN Owner Acres 92 A 18 JUDY,JAMES,JR. 102.93 92 A 19 JUDY,JAMES,JR. 44.25 92 A 25 JUDY,JAMES,JR. 28.00 92 A 27 JUDY,JAMES,JR. 22.66 92 A 17 JUDY,JAMES, III 5.16 Note_ Frederick County Dept of Planning&Development 107N Kent St.Suite 202,Winchester,VA 22601 540-665-5651 0 0.075 0.15 0.3 Miles Map Created:June 12,2020 FIT I •—� June 2,2020 fricevw JUN - 2 20 FREDEMCK COUNTY Frederick County Dept of Planning and.Development PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT c/o Mark Chem,Zoning Administrator 107 N.Kent Street Winchester,VA 22601 R> : Huttle Road Property—Agricultural and Forestal District Dear Mr. Cheran, We are the owners of approximately 203 contiguous acres located off Ifuttle Road in Frederick County, which we would like to submit for inclusion in the County's Agricultural and Forestal District program. The specific properties are as follows: ©water Tag Mao Pard Acre gc James W.Judy,Jr. 92-A-1 S 10293 92-A-19 44.25 92-A-25 28.00 92-A-27 22.64 James W.Judy,III 92-A-17 5.16 202.94 Acres Total The property is currently in active agriculture use with 72 head of cattle and hay production with the remainder of the property being wooded. If you need any additional information,please call Jamie Judy at(540)974-053I. Sincerely, James W.Judy,Jr. es W.Jud ,III 835 Huttle Road 831 Huttle Road Middletown,VA 22645 Middletown,VA 22645 RECEIVED June 3, 2020 JUN -- 4 20 EAEDERICK COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Frederick County Dept of Planning and Development c/o Mark Cheran,Zoning Administrator 107 N, Kent Street Winchester,VA 22601 RE: Proposed Reliance Agricultural and Forestal District Dear Mr. Cheran, We are the owners of approximately 203 contiguous acres located off Huttle Road in Frederick County, which we would lime to summit for inclusion in the County's Agricultural and Forestal District program. The specific properties are as follows: Owner lax Nla Parc I Ac ea e James W.Judy,Jr. 92-A-18 102.93 92-A-19 44.25 92-A-25 28.00 92-A-27 22.60 James W. Judy, III 92-A-17 5.16 202.94 Acres Total The property is currently in active agriculture use with 72 head of cattle and hay production with the remainder of the property being wooded. As our property is currently located approximately 1.5 miles from the nearest existing Agricultural and Forestal District, we request that Frederick County consider the creation of the Reliance Agricultural and Forestal District with our property. The attached map identifies the location of our property along with the relevant County information. If you need any additional information,please call Jamie Judy at(540) 974-0531. Sincerely, aures W.Judy,Jr. Ja --2W.Judy, I 835 Huttie Road Huttle R d Middletown,VA 22645 Middletown,VA 2 645 Proposed Reliance Agricultural and Forestal District Ora „ r.`' ^&a•',yy �f- �1l ypx�s R, �.� �J����� 4Y' X iF• �a���F��ql(i� V TM 92-A-18 � cs y ti .q TM 92-A-19 f TM sz-�-zs TM 92-A-27 Owners Tax Ma Parr_el weag James W.Judy,Jr. 92-A-18 102.93 92-A-19 44.25 92-A-25 28.00 92-A-27 22.50 James W.Judy, IlI 92-A-17 5.1.5 202.94 Acres Total