ADAC 03-31-21 Meeting Agenda1.South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District
1.A.South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District
To consider adding additional parcel into the South Frederick Agricultural and
Forestal District. The property is located on West Oaks Lane, off of Cedar
Creek Grade, Winchester, Virginia and is identified with Property Identification
Number 61-A-46A in the Back Creek Magisterial District.
AGENDA
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2021
6:00 PM
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROOM
FREDERICK COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
ADAC03-31-21SouthFrederick.pdf
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Agricultural District Advisory Committee
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: March 31, 2021
Agenda Section: South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District
Title: South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District
Attachments:
ADAC03-31-21SouthFrederick.pdf
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2020-2025 AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT
SOUTH FREDERICK DISTRICT ADDITION
Staff Report for the Agricultural District Advisory Committee
Prepared: March 19, 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.
Reviewed Action
Agricultural District Advisory Committee: 03/31/21 Review
Planning Commission: 04/21/21 Pending
Board of Supervisors: 05/12/21 Pending
PROPOSAL: A request to add one parcel totaling 27.26+/- to the South Frederick Agricultural
and Forestal District.
LOCATION AND SIZE: This District is located within the Back Creek Magisterial District
and currently contains 6,894.42+/- acres. It is generally located along Cedar Creek Grade (Route
622), Middle Road (Route 628), Marlboro Road (Route 631) and Hites Road (Route 625). This
request for the addition of 27.26 +/- acres would increase the South Frederick Agricultural and
Forestal District to 6,921.68+/- acres.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & STAFF CONCLUSION FOR THE 03/31/21
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING:
This is a request to the Frederick County Board of Supervisors to increase the South Frederick
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 South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District during the last
renewal consisted of 6,894.42+/- 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 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. With this addition the acreage will be
increase by 27.26-acres. The total acreage of the District after considering addition would
increase from 6,894.42+/- acres to 6,921.68+/- acres.
Staff supports the addition of the 27.26 acres of the 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 of 27.26 acres
March 19, 2021
REVIEW EVALUATIONS:
LOCATION AND SIZE: This District is located within the Back Creek Magisterial District
and currently contains 6,894.42+/- acres. It is generally located along Cedar Creek Grade (Route
622), Middle Road (Route 628), Marlboro Road (Route 631) and Hites Road (Route 625). This
request for the addition of 27.26 +/- acres would increase the South Frederick Agricultural and
Forestal District to 6,921.68+/- 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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