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Home My WebLink About068-21 (GreenSpringAg&ForestalDistrictAddition) ADDITION Action: PLANNING COMMISSION: January 20, 2021 Recommended Approval BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: February 10, 2021 Approved ADDITRON TO THE GREEN SPRING AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, Frederick County received a request to include eight parcels of land totaling 90.86± acres into the Green Spring Agricultural &Forestal District; these parcels are identified by Property Identification Numbers(PINS)22-A-49,22-A-47,22-A-46,22-A-45,21-3-23,21-3-22,21- 3-21, 2-A-49,22-A-47,22-A-46,22-A-45,21-3-23,21-3-22,21- 3-21, and 21-3-20. This District is located in the Gainesboro Magisterial District along Glaize Orchard Road (Route 682)to the south and Green Spring Road (Route 671) to the east; and WHEREAS,The Agricultural District Advisory Committee(ADAC)discussed this request at their meeting on December 15, 2020 and recommended approval; and WHEREAS,the Planning Commission held a public hearing for this request at their meeting on January 20,2021 and recormnended approval; and WHEREAS,the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing for this request at their regularly scheduled meeting on February 10, 2021; and WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the addition of Property IdentificationNuxnbers(PINS)22-A-49,22-A-47,22-A-46,22-A-45,21-3-23,21-3-22,21-3-21,and 21-3-20,totaling 90.86±acres into the 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 includes Property Identification Numbers(PINs) 22-A-49,22-A-47,22-A-46,22-A-45,21-3-23,21-3-22,21-3-21,and 21-3-20,totaling 90.86±acres into the Green Spring Agricultural & Forestal District, with an expiration and renewal date of September 9, 2025. This addition increases the size of the Green Spring Agricultural & Forestal District to 476.49 -/- acres. This Agricultural & Forestal District is as described on the attached map. This ordinance shall be in effect on the day of adoption. RES# 068-21 Passed this 10th day of February 2021 by the following recorded vote: Charles S. DeHaven, Jr., Chairman Aye Blaine P. Dunn Aye Shawn L. Graber Aye David D. Stegmaier Aye J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye Robert W. Wells Aye A COPY ATTEST Kris C. Tie Frederick County Administrator RES# 068-21 COUNTY of FREDERICK da Department of Planning and Development 1 540/665-5651 Fax: 540/665-6395 MEMORANDUM TO: Frederick County Board of Supervisors FROM: Mark R. Cheran, Zoning Administrator RE: 2020-2025 Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District Request to Add Property Identification Numbers (PINs): 22-A-49, 22-A-47, 22- A-46, 22-A-45,21-3-23, 21.-3-22, 21-3-21, and 21-3-20 Martha Wolfe DATE: January 25, 2021 Please find attached an application from Martha Wolfe, dated November 5, 2020, seeking to add eight parcels, totaling 90.86+/- acres to the Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District. The Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District was established in 2014 and was renewed for a period of five years on September 9, 2020. Currently, the district contains 385.63+/- acres. If approved,this addition would increase the District to 476.49+/- acres. Section 15.2-4314 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended,provides property owners with the ability to request to add land to the Agricultural and Forestal District through a public process via the local governing body. The Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC) considered this request at their meeting on December 15, 2020. The ADAC unanimously recommended approval of the additions to the Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the additions at their meeting on January 20, 2021. This request is presented to the Board of Supervisors for public hearing. Staff is seeking a decision from the Board of Supervisors on this request to add eight parcels totaling 90.86+/- acres to the Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District. Please find attached to this memo: 1. Staff Report 2. Maps delineating the location of this addition and its proximity to other properties within the Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District 3. Applicant Request letter Please contact staff if you have any questions or need additional information. MRC/pd 107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 + Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 41 � 2020-2025 AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT GREEN SPRING DISTRICT ADDITION Staff Report for the Board of Supervisors Prepared: January 29, 2021 138 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: 12/15/20 Recommended Approval Planning Commission: 01/20/21 Recommended Approval Board of Supervisors: 02/10/21 fending PROPOSAL: A request to add eight parcels totaling 90.86+/-to the 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. This request for the addition of 90.86+1- acres would increase the Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District to 476.49+/-acres. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY& STAFF CONCLUSION FOR THE 02/10/21 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING: This is a request to the Board of Supervisors to increase 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 request 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 flan. This addition 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. The 2020-2025 Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District currently consist of 385.63+/- acres. This request of 90.86+/- acres would increase the Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District to 476.49+/- acres. The Agricultural District Advisory Committee(ADAC) unanimously recommended approval of the 90.863+/-acres to the 2020-2025 Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District at their meeting on December 15, 2020. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the 90.863+/-acres to the 2020-2025 Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District at their meeting on January 20,2021. Following a public hearing, Board of Supervisors action on this application would be appropriate. Page 2 Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District Addition January 29, 2021 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 east. This request for the addition of 90.$6+/- acres would increase the Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District to 476.49+/-acres. AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL SIGNIFICANCE: The agricultural operation in the District is 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 agricultural, vacant, and woodland. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The 2035 Comprehensive Plan of Frederick County 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 Addition Agricultural & Forestal District 0' . wem f Y F y Y j � — J rh. .. ,. Addition Parcels PIN Owner Acres 21 3 20 SHABB,WILLIAM A 5,53 21 3 21 SHABB,WILLIAM 5.12 21 3 22 SHABB,WILLIAM 6.00 21 3 23 SHABB, WILLIAM A 6.55 22 A 45 SHABB,WILLIAM A &MARTHA WOLFE 2.75 22 A 46 SHABB,WILLIAM A&MARTHA WOLFE 22.88 22 A 47 SHABB,WILLIAM 39.60 22 A 49 ISHABB,WILLIAM A&MARTHA WOLFE 2.43 Note: Frederick County Dept of Planning R Development 107 N Kent Si Suite 202,Winchester,VA 22601 X40-666-5661 0 0.045 0.09 0.18 Miles Map Created:November 19,2020 G�-❑` REEN SPRING Rp 2� Z 0 BERKELEY COUNTY WEST VIRGINIA f a 4o LJ z 0 133R •�Oa so �IENING'�� Y 1� h K'NiSG KNOLL' OLLS pR a f� ,o HcR �5[AZEp� fH c� /p�F� G<GoP ~G'PB eR�dGp� U 0�RD CATTAIL RD 4,P �E�il� � •a M4UNTAiN LAUREL'L•N � �� D JZ ENCHANTING Hq�r � RO District Acreage: 476.49 Ac. 2020-2025 Green Spring Noe: Agricultural & Forestal District Frederick County Dept of Planning&Development 0 0.225 0.45 0.9 Miles 107 N Kent St.Suite 202,Winchester,VA 22601 540-565-5651 Map Created:November 19,2020 COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development _ 540/665-5651 Fax: 5401665-6395 APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL,ADDITION OR REMOVAL FROM THE GREEN SPRING AGRICULTURAL &FORESTAL DISTRICT FREDERICK COUNTY,VIRGINIA Name: .. / Address: Phone: SYG--b-6 7- ?--,el Email: fir�i rc1 rid S C-) ,�✓ r` �t�rte 11 As indicated in the attached letter, you currently have parcels in the Green Suring Agricultural and Forestal District. Please indicate in the table below which parcels you would like to keep in the District or remove from the District. If you wish to add new parcels to the District,please list those below as well. Tax Map# Acreage Keep in or Add to Remove from District District q Jdd - r 7. 6 a zz. Yaa - Z Z- Date Signa tu Date ` PLEASE RETURN TO THE PLANNdNNO DEPARTMENT BYAL4RCH 3X,2#20 107 North Kent Street•Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000