ADAC 09-21-21 Meeting Agenda1.Discussion Regarding the Establishment of a New District
1.A.Discussion Regarding the Establishment of a New District
Staff has received a request for the establishment of one new Agricultural and Forestal
District: The Hayfield District. This District is located within the Back Creek Magisterial
District and currently contains five (5) parcels (39-A-89, 39-A-3, 39-A-7, 39-A-2, and 39-
A-5) and 819.9+/- acres managed by one (1) property owner. The property is located on
2.5 miles west of the intersection of Route 50 and Hayfield Road (Route 600).
AGENDA
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
6:00 PM
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROOM
FREDERICK COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
ADAC09-21-21EstablishmentofHayfield_Redacted.pdf
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Agricultural District Advisory Committee
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: September 21, 2021
Agenda Section: Discussion Regarding the Establishment of a New District
Title: Discussion Regarding the Establishment of a New District
Attachments:
ADAC09-21-21EstablishmentofHayfield_Redacted.pdf
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2020-2025 AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT
HAYFIELD DISTRICT – PROPOSED NEW DISTRICT
Staff Report for the Agricultural District Advisory Committee
Prepared: September 9, 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: 09/21/21 Pending
Planning Commission: Pending Pending
Board of Supervisors: Pending Pending
PROPOSAL: This is a request to create a new Agricultural and Forestal District “Hayfield
District” that totals 819.9+/-acres.
LOCATION AND SIZE: This proposed District is located within the Back Creek Magisterial
District and is generally located 2.5 miles west of the intersection of Route 50 and South
Hayfield Road (Route 600). The proposed District would consist of five (5) parcels (39-A-89,
39-A-3, 39-A-5, 39-A-7 and 39-A-2) that total 819.9+/- acres, managed by one (1) property
owner.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & STAFF CONCLUSION FOR THE 09/21/21
AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETING:
This is a request to the Frederick County Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC) to
create the new Hayfield Agricultural and Forestal District, comprising 819.9+/-acres. This
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
creation 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. If created, this District would be added to the renewal cycle for all
Districts and would be valid until August 12, 2025.
Ultimately, the Board of Supervisors approves, approves with modifications, or denies the
proposal to establish or renew an Agricultural and Forestal District.
A recommendation from the ADAC to forward to the Planning Commission would be
appropriate.
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Agricultural and Forestal District
Proposed Hayfield District
September 9, 2021
REVIEW EVALUATIONS:
LOCATION AND SIZE: This proposed District is located within the Back Creek Magisterial
District and is generally located 2.5 miles west of the intersection of Route 50 and Hayfield Road
(Route 600). The proposed District would consist of five (5) parcels (39-A-89, 39-A-3, 39-A-5,
39-A-7 and 39-A-2) that total 819.9+/- acres, managed by one (1) property owner.
AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL SIGNIFICANCE: The proposed District consists of
approximately 90 percent forestry uses and 10 percent open space/woodlands. The area within
the proposed District is rural in nature.
LAND USE: All parcels within the proposed District are currently zoned RA (Rural Areas)
Zoning District and contain agricultural and residential land uses. All surrounding properties are
also zoned RA (Rural Areas) District.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The 2035 Comprehensive Plan of Frederick County provides
guidance when considering land use actions. The location of the 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 the proposed District is
agricultural and residential and nature. The current land use should remain in its present
condition with land use woodland/open space.
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
proposed 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.
TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (TDR) PROGRAM: The County’s TDR
Ordinance as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance provides a bonus to properties located within an
Agricultural and Forestal District. If this District is created, it would qualify for double the
amount of density rights that could be transferred (1 Density Right =2 Dwelling Unit).
LAKES/PONDS/STREAMS: A portion of the proposed District lies within the head waters of
the Houge Creek and the Houge Creek drainage area. This will further assist with managing the
quality of the County’s water resources.
TOPOGRAPHY: This proposed District is located along Great North Mountain, west of South
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Agricultural and Forestal District
Proposed Hayfield District
September 9, 2021
Hayfield. The topography ranges from strongly and steeply sloping along Great North Mountain
to rolling along South Hayfield Road.
SOILS: The predominate types of soil for this area are Hazleton and Laidig-Weikert. Both soils
are typically strongly sloping to very steep and found on mountaintops, side slopes and ridges;
these soils tend to be well drained and consist of sandstone, quartzite and shale. While the
subject properties are primarily forested, these soils are not classified as prime agricultural soils.
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39 A 89
39 A 2
39 A 3
39 A 5
39 A 7
WILLOWTRLFODDERCTPOCAHONTAS TRLOSAGETRLPOWHATANTRLBRAVEHEART
TRLCHIPPEWATRL B R OOKANNL EIGH
DR
SALTLICKTRLDEER TRLPINTOTRLGILMORETRLBUCKSKINTRLHART TRLMAGNOLIATRL
MOUNTOLIVE RD
AZTECTRLFAWN TRLEAGLE TRLWINDROWCTCOCHISETRLCHALCEDONYLNMALA LNBUCHERRUN LNDOE TRLFIRE TOWER TRLFALCON TRLINCA TRLP L O WRUN L N
GRAYWOLF TRLHAWK TRLCROSSCREEKLNTOMAHAWKTRLNORTHWESTERN PIKE
TECUMSEHTRL
BEAR TRLFLINT RIDGE LN
S HAYFIELD RDBACKMOUNTAIN RDMOORECROFT LNHEDRICK LNBOBCAT TRLEstablishment
Pa rce ls
2020-2025 Hayfield EstablishmentAgricultural & Forestal District
I 0 0.4 0.80.2 Miles
Note:Frederick County Dept of Planning & Development107 N Kent St. Suite 202, Winchester, VA 22601540 - 665 - 5651Map Created: August 23, 2021
PIN Owner Acres39 A 2 794HL, LLC 379.3439 A 3 794HL, LLC 241.4139 A 5 794HL, LLC 22.5239 A 7 794HL, LLC 8.6439 A 89 794HL, LLC 167.99
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39 A 89
39 A 2
39 A 3
39 A 5
39 A 7
WILLOWTRLFODDERCTPOCAHONTAS TRLOSAGETRLPOWHATANTRLBRAVEHEART
TRLCHIPPEWATRL B R OOKANNL EIGH
DR
SALTLICKTRLDEER TRLPINTOTRLGILMORETRLBUCKSKINTRLHART TRLMAGNOLIATRL
MOUNTOLIVE RD
AZTECTRLFAWN TRLEAGLE TRLWINDROWCTCOCHISETRLCHALCEDONYLNMALA LNBUCHERRUN LNDOE TRLFIRE TOWER TRLFALCON TRLINCA TRLP L O WRUN L N
GRAYWOLF TRLHAWK TRLCROSSCREEKLNTOMAHAWKTRLNORTHWESTERN PIKE
TECUMSEHTRL
BEAR TRLFLINT RIDGE LN
S HAYFIELD RDBACKMOUNTAIN RDMOORECROFT LNHEDRICK LNBOBCAT TRLEstablishment
Pa rce ls
Steep Slopes
15.31% - 17 .95 %
17.96% - 22 .18 %
22.19% - 30 .63 %
30.64% - 13 4.6 6%
2020-2025 Hayfield EstablishmentAgricultural & Forestal District
I 0 0.4 0.80.2 Miles
Note:Frederick County Dept of Planning & Development107 N Kent St. Suite 202, Winchester, VA 22601540 - 665 - 5651Map Created: August 23, 2021
PIN Owner Acres39 A 2 794HL, LLC 379.3439 A 3 794HL, LLC 241.4139 A 5 794HL, LLC 22.5239 A 7 794HL, LLC 8.6439 A 89 794HL, LLC 167.99
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