043-22 (AbundantLifeChurchSWSAExpansion) w RESOLUTION
Action:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: January 26, 2022 Approved
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FREDERICK WATER TO PROVIDE WATER
AND SEWER SERVICE OUTSIDE OF THE SEWER AND WATER SERVICE AREA
FOR ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH (PINS: 44-A-202, 44-A-203, 44-A-20413 44-A-205)
WHEREAS,Frederick County has received a request from Abundant Life Church to authorize
Frederick Water to serve four parcels with public water and sewer. The properties are located
along old Charlestown Road and identified by Property Identification Numbers 44-A-202, 44-
A-203, 44-A-204 and 44-A-205, in Stonewall Magisterial District; and
WHEREAS, this extension of water and sewer service would only serve Numbers 44-A-202,
44-A-203, 44-A-204 and 44-A-205 to facilitate the development of a new church facility; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Board of Supervisors
approves the extension of water and sewer service outside of the Sewer and Water Service Area
for Abundant Life Church for Property Identification Numbers 44-A-202, 44-A-203, 44-A-204
and 44-A-205 and does hereby authorize Frederick water to serve these properties to serve a
future church facility.
Passed this 26th day of January, 2022 by the following recorded vote:
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr., Chairman Aye Shawn L. Graber Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
Josh E. Ludwig Aye Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
Blaine P. Dunn Aye
A COPY ATTEST
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Frederick County ministrator
PDRes#35-22
BOS Res. #043-22
COUNTY of FREDERICK
® Department of Planning and Development
540/665-5651
Fax: 540/665-6395
MEMORANDUM
TO: Frederick County Board of Supervisors
FROM: Candice Perkins, AICP, CZA, Assistant Planning Director
SUBJECT: Request to Extend Water and Sewer Service Outside the Limits of the
SWSA for Abundant Life Church —751-761 Old Charlestown Road
DATE: January 14, 2022
Frederick County has received a request from Abundant Life Church to authorize
Frederick Water to serve four parcels with public water and sewer. The subject
properties are located at 751-761 Old Charlestown Road and the parcel surrounding the
existing dwelling; the site totals approximately six acres (PINS 44-A-202, 203, 204, 205).
It is the policy of Frederick County that only properties within the Sewer and Water
Service Area (SWSA) may connect to public water and sewer. The SWSA in this area
runs along the south side of Old Charlestown Road, and while the site in question is
adjacent to the SWSA, it is located on the northern side of Old Charlestown Road which
is outside the limits of the boundary. Due to the property being outside the SWSA, a
special exception from the Board of Supervisors is needed to allow for Frederick Water
to serve the properties.
The subject properties are zoned RA (Rural Areas) and the Comprehensive Plan depicts
these properties remaining rural in nature. The Applicant proposes to construct a
church on the site, which is a permitted use in the RA Zoning District. Should an
exception not be granted for the site, it would be necessary to utilize a well and an
onsite sewage disposal system (drainfield). Currently, water is available via an existing
water main along Old Charlestown Road. The subject site is located across Old
Charlestown Road from the future park adjacent to the Jordan Springs Elementary
School. Sewer service would necessitate an extension from the Snowden Bridge
development, through the future park site.
Since this exception is not seeking to expand the boundary of the SWSA, this request
could be decided by the Board of Supervisors without a public hearing or amendment to
the Comprehensive Plan. The attached resolution, if adopted by the Board of
107 North Kent Street• Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
SWSA Exception Request
Abundant Life Church
January 14, 2022
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Supervisors, would authorize Frederick Water to provide water and sewer service to this
site.
Please contact Staff should you have any questions regarding this request.
Attachments:
Location Map
Applicant Request Letter
Comments from Frederick Water
Resolution Authorizing Frederick Water to Serve
Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA)
Exception Request for Abundant Life Church
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Ms.Candice Perkins,AICP,CZA
Assistant Director
Frederick County Dept of Planning& Development
107 North Kent Street
Winchester, Virginia 22601
RE:SWSA exception for Church Use,751-761 Olde Charlestown Road
Dear Ms. Perkins,
Abundant Life Church has purchased approximately 6 acres on the north side of Old Charlestown Read
about 400 ft west of the intersection with Jordan Springs Road. The Frederick County Parks and
Recreation parcel lies on the south side of Old Charlestown Road. I have attached a location map. On
behalf of the Church, we request that the Frederick County Board of Supervisors consider granting an
exception to the Sewer Water Service Area (SWSA) limits to allow Abundant Life Church to access
Frederick Water sewer and water lines in the area. While onsite water and sewer facilities could be
developed at the Church property, the geology in that area is very poor with regards to public well
development and onsite sewage disposal.
Frederick Water currently owns an existing 10"water main within the Old Charlestown Road right of way.
A recent hydrant test near the proposed church location shows very good pressure and flow, with the
capacity to serve the Church use. I have attached a memorandum from Frederick Water acknowledging
their desire to serve the Church use.
Additionally, gravity sewer service is available within the nearby Snowden Bridge subdivision. To access
that sewer, the Church would need to negotiate with the Frederick County Parks and Recreation Board
for an easement fo cross the FCPR parcel, along ifs perimeter boundary, and connect to existing gravity
sewer in Splendor Garden Way. Abundant Life Church understands that the FCPR easement process is
separate from this SWSA exception request. We have been informed by Jon Turkel that once the Master
Plan for the Snowden Bridge Park is approved by the Board of Supervisors, they can consider a request
for a sewer easement that the Church would convey to Frederick Water.See attached email.
Please advance this request to the Board of Supervisors at the next possible meeting.
If you should need additional information to supplement the request, or have questions, please do not
hesitate to contact me directly.
Thank you for your assistance..
Sincerely,
PENNONi ASSOCIATES,INC. ABUNDANT LIFE CHURCH
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Ronald Mislowsky, PE Pat Bailey
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Stephens City,Virginia 22655 Fax(540)868-1429 Executive Director
www.FrederickWater.com
October 19, 2021
Ronald A. Mislowsky, PE
Pennoni
117 East Piccadilly Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Ref: Frederick County parcel ID 44-A-202,203,204 and 205.
Dear Mr. Mislowsky:
Per your request of October 8, 2021, Frederick Water has reviewed its system in regard to
providing service. The subject parcels are currently not in the water and sanitary area served by
Frederick Water. As such, Frederick Water is not permitted to serve these parcels at this time.
Should an exception to the Sewer and Water Service Area be granted by the Frederick County
Board of Supervisors, the following would apply:
Based on the location of the parcels both water service and sanitary sewer service are available in
the general vicinity. Sanitary sewer treatment capacity at the wastewater treatment plant is also
presently available. Adequate water supply and pressure should be readily available for the
proposed Church building. Both water and sanitary sewer facilities will require extensions to
meet the specific needs of the proposed use. These extensions will be at the Owner's expense.
Further review will be conducted at the time of site plan submittal. Frederick Water will provide
specific guidance on the optimal connection point for sewer service in the near future for your
use and planning.
Should further questions arise, please contact Mr. Earl Wiley.
Thank you,
Michael Newlin
WATER'S WORTH IT