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Home My WebLink About090-21 (SouthFrederickAg&ForestalDistrictAddition)Action: ADDITION PLANNING COMMISSION: April 21, 2021 Recommended Approval BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: May 12, 2021 Approved ADDITION TO THE SOUTH FREDERICK AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, Frederick County received a request to include 27.26+/- acres of the parcel identified by Property Identification Number 61 -A-46A into the South Frederick Agricultural & Forestal District. This District is located within the Back Creek Magisterial District and currently contains 6,694.42+/- acres. It is generally located along Cedar Creek Grade (Route 622), Middle Road (Route 628), Marlboro Road (Route 63 1) and Hites Road (Route 625); and WHEREAS, The Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC) discussed this request at their meeting on March 31, 2021 and recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing for this request at their meeting on April 21, 2021 and recommended approval; WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing for this request at their regularly schedule meeting on May 12,2021; and WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the addition of 27.26+1- acres of the parcel identified by Property Identification Number 61 -A -46A into the South Frederick Agricultural and 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 27.26+/- acres of Property Identification Number (PIN) 61 -A-46A into the South Frederick Agricultural & Forestal District, with an expiration and renewal date of September 9, 2025. This addition increases the size of the South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District to 6,921.68+/- acres. This Agricultural & Forestal District is as described on the attached map. This ordinance shall be in effect on the day of adoption. Passed this 12th day of May 2021 by the following recorded vote: RES# 090-21 Charles S. DeHaven, Jr., Chairman Aye Shawn L. Graber J. Douglas McCarthy Robert W. Wells RES# 090-21 Aye Aye Aye Blaine P. Dunn Aye David D. Stegmaier Aye Judith. McCann -Slaughter Aye A COPY ATTEST Kris C. ie Frederick County Administrator 2020-2025 AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT SOUTH FREDERICK DISTRICT ADDITION Staff Report for the Board of Supervisors Prepared: April 29, 2021 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. Agricultural District Advisory Committee: Planning Commission: Board of Supervisors: Reviewed Action 03/31/21 Recommended Approval 04/21/21 Recommended Approval 05/12/21 Pending PROPOSAL: This is a request from Walter Nelson and Barbara Snapp Nelson to add a portion of one parcel, totaling 27.26+/- acres, to the South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District. This property is identified by Property Identification Number (PIN): 61 -A -46A. This parcel currently totals 72+/- acres due to a lot consolidation, 27.26+/- acres of this consolidated parcel is not in the District. LOCATION AND SIZE: This District is generally located along Cedar Creek Grade (Route 622), Middle Road (Route 628), Marlboro Road (Route 631) and Hites Road (Route 625) in the Back Creek Magisterial District. The parcel requested to be added is located north west of Cedar Creek Grade, on West Oaks Lane. This request for the addition of 27.26+/- acres would increase the South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District from 6,894.42+/- acres to 6,921.68+/ - acres. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & STAFF CONCLUSION FOR THE 05/12/21 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING: The South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District was established in 1980. The most recent renewal of this district occurred on September 9, 2020 for a period of five years. Currently the district contains 6,894.42+/- acres; this request for the addition of 27.26+/- acres would increase the South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District to 6,921.68+/- acres. Section 15.2-4310 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, provides property owners with the ability to request additions to an existing Agricultural and Forestal District through the process designated by the local governing body. This request meets the intent of the Code of Virginia and has been evaluated in conjunction with the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. 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 Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC} unanimously recommended approval of the 27.26+/ -acre addition at their meeting on March 31, 2021. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the 27.26+/ -acre addition at their meeting on April 21, 2021. Following a public hearing, Board of Supervisors action on this application would be appropriate. South Frederick Agricultural Addition April 29, 2021 Page 2 REVIEW EVALUATIONS: AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL SIGNIFICANCE: The agricultural operations in the District are 90 percent orchard and crop harvesting, and 10 percent open space/woodlands. The land within the District is predominantly 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 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 current land use should remain in its present land use with orchards, 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 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 Opequon Creek and Stephens Run drainage area. The 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, west, south and east. This District lies within Opequon Creek watershed and water is available from ponds, wells and springs. PRIME AGRICULTURE SOIL: The largest amount of prime agricultural soils located within the District is Frederick-Poplimento. 2020-2025 South Frederick Addition Agricultural & Forestal District Gs �' i.r OF s� of �. J i Addition QParcels < �y .fid i d fpEz.. imwf ,s ) • . }�► J r a PIN I Owner Acres 61 A 46A I NELSON, BARBARA SNAPP & WALTER R 1 72.74 Note: Frederick County Dept of Planning & Development 19 107 N Kent St. Suite 202, Winchester, VA 22601 640 - 655 - 5651 Map Created: March 8, 2021 0 0.05 0.1 0.2 Mile,, I I mI I � T • 4 ■ �a t '/1 •r r i • � 11► �� may � ■ � -�� .r ►�1 Ir +,a ROM . "`'11� 27:26'Acre Additl�on` � �' `n• �� rN�� ", .` , 57A, QTUART,, t�TUA �� i ♦ . � 41 inlill' r v r; l iplfl • •� wx� 'ii J N �AN 1� • i� i nbib 1116 IRAN • o District Acreage: 6,921.68 Ac. 2020-2025 South Frederick Note: Agricultural & Forestal District Frederick County Dept of Planning & Development 0 0.425 0.85 1.7 Miles 107 N Kent St. Suite 202, Winchester, VA 22601 540 - 665. 3651—Z—�j APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OR ADDITION TO THE SOVTH FREDERICK AGRlCVLTVRAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT FREDERICK COUNTY. VIRGINIA Walter Nelson & Barbara Snapp Nelson Address, 4512 Gilmers Rd Natural Bridge, VA 24579 Phone, (540) 303-3829 Jsnapp81@grnai1.cot You preseadv havr of iiave requested to have the flogtowtug tracts in Me 52MLb EtWo-irk Apr V--lyttig Pkasiw mark (with an x) each paml that you wMi to k,.q. is or iidd tqj fhe Dishief and mark each parcel viau wiih to remove frarn the Di�,Iukt. Please ent,-r in any additional properties you wish to add to the district. cep to or --1,dd to Remove from D&Wlct DISIVICI 6$ -A -Zi Add PLE',ffERET1-rR-'V TO TffE- PL4-"4:'V4VG0EP,4RTALEVT8YMAACH 31, 2020 107 NoA Yk Kent. Street - Winchester, Virginia ?1601-S RECEM MAR 1 2021 FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT