ADAC 12-15-20 Meeting Agenda1.Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District
1.A.Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District
To consider adding additional parcels into the Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal
District. These properties are located at 475 Green Spring Road, Winchester, Virginia
and are identified with Property Identification Numbers 21-3-20, 21-3-21, 21-3-22, 21-3-
23, 22-A-45, 22-A-46, 22-A-47 and 22-A-49 in the Gainesboro Magisterial District.
2.South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District
2.A.South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District
To consider adding additional parcel into the South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal
District. The property is located at 229 West Oaks Lane, Winchester, Virginia and is
identified by Property Identification Number 74-A-3 in the Back Creek Magisterial
District.
AGENDA
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2020
6:00 PM
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROOM
FREDERICK COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
ADAC12-15-20GreenSpring.pdf
ADAC12-15-20SouthFrederick.pdf
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Agricultural District Advisory Committee
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: December 15, 2020
Agenda Section: Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District
Title: Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District
Attachments:
ADAC12-15-20GreenSpring.pdf
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ADDITION TO THE GREEN SPRING AGRICULTURAL &
FORESTAL DISTRICT
Staff Report for the Agricultural District Advisory Committee
Prepared: December 4, 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: 12/15/20 Pending
Planning Commission: 01/20/21 Pending
Board of Supervisors: 02/10/21 Pending
PROPOSAL: Addition to 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. This addition of eight (8) parcels
totaling 90.86+/- acres will bring this District to a total of 476.49+/- acres, in ten (10) parcels
managed by three (3) property owners. It is generally located along Glaize Orchard Road (Route
682) to the south and Green Spring Road (Route 671) to the east. These additions to the District
would increase the acreage to 476.49+/- acres.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & STAFF CONCLUSION FOR THE 12/15/20
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING:
This is a request to the Frederick County Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC) to
add eight (8) parcels totaling 90.86+/- acres to the Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal
District. The Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District was recently reviewed and renewed
by the Board of Supervisors. The last renewal consisted of 385.63+/- acres. 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.
These proposed additions to the District meet 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. These additions provide 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 the additional eight (8) parcels are
added to the 2020-2025 Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District, the District will consist
of 476.49+/- acres and will be valid until August 12, 2025. Ultimately, the Board of Supervisors
approves, approves with modifications, or denies the proposal or add to an Agricultural and
Forestal District.
Staff supports the addition of the 90.86 acres of Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal
District. A recommendation from the ADAC to forward to the Planning Commission would be
appropriate.
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Green Spring Agricultural and Forestal District Addition
December 4, 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 east. The 2020-2025 District currently contains a total of 385.63+/-
acres. The addition of eight (8) parcels totaling 90.86+/-acres will bring the District to a total of
476.49+/- acres, in ten (10) parcels managed by three (3) property owners.
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 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.
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Agricultural District Advisory Committee
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: December 15, 2020
Agenda Section: South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District
Title: South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District
Attachments:
ADAC12-15-20SouthFrederick.pdf
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ADDITION TO THE SOUTH FREDERICK AGRICULTURAL &
FORESTAL DISTRICT
Staff Report for the Agricultural District Advisory Committee
Prepared: December 7, 2020
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: 12/15/20 Pending
Planning Commission: 01/20/21 Pending
Board of Supervisors: 02/10/21 Pending
PROPOSAL: The addition to the 2020-2025 South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District.
LOCATION AND SIZE: 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 631) and Hites Road (Route 625). One
parcel totaling 200+/- acres has requested to be added to the District. The total acreage of the
District after considering this addition will be 6,894.42+/- acres.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & STAFF CONCLUSION FOR THE 12/15/20
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING:
This is a request to the Frederick County Agricultural District Advisory Committee to add one
(1) parcel totaling 200+/- acres to the South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District. The
South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District was recently reviewed and renewed by the
Board of Superviors. The last renewal consisted of 6,694.42+/- acres. Chapter 43, Section 15.2-
4300 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, requires these Districts be reviewed by the local
government every five years after establishment.
This proposed addition to the 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 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. Should this addition be approved, the 2020-
2025 South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District will consist of 6,894.42+/- acres and will
be valid until August 12, 2025. Ultimately, the Board of Supervisors approves, approves with
modifications, or denies the proposal to be added to an Agricultural and Forestal District.
Staff supports the addition of the 200+/- acres of South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal
District. A recommendation from the ADAC to forward to the Planning Commission would be
appropriate.
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South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District Addition
December 7, 2020
REVIEW EVALUATIONS:
LOCATION AND SIZE: 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 631) and Hites Road (Route 625). One
parcel totaling 200+/-acres has requested to be added to the District. The total acreage of District
after considering this addition will be 6,894.42+/- acres.
AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL SIGNIFICANCE: The agricultural operation in the
District is 90 percent agriculture (orchard, and crop harvesting) and 10 percent open
space/woodlands. The area within the District is 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.
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