BZA 07-19-16 Meeting AgendaAGENDA
FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
The Board Room
Frederick County Administration Building
107 N. Kent Street
Winchester, Virginia
July 19, 2016
3:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
1) Determination of a Quorum
2) Minutes of June 21, 2016
PUBLIC HEARING
3) Variance Request #06-16 of Dwight E. Shenk for a 20.2 foot left side yard variance
to a required 50foot left side yard setback will result in a 29.8 foot left side yard. This
property is located in Lake Saint Clair Development lot 14 is identified with Property
Identification Number 31A-1-14 in the Gainesboro Magisterial District.
4) Variance Request #07-16 of Dwight E. Shenk for a 22.1 foot front yard variance to a
required 60 foot front yard setback will result in a 37.9 foot front yard. This property
is located in Lake Saint Clair Development lot 14 is identified with Property
Identification Number 31A-1-14 in the Gainesboro Magisterial District.
5) Variance Request #08-16 of David and Katrina Dentel for a 15 foot rear yard
variance to a required 25 foot rear yard setback will result in a 10 foot rear yard. This
property is located at 102 Raven Road, Stephens City, Virginia and is identified with
Property Identification Number 75E-3-2-68 in the Shawnee Magisterial District.
Other
MINUTES FOR
THE
JUNE 21, 2016
BZA MEETING
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MEETING MINUTES
OF THE
FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Held in the Board Room of the Frederick County Administration Building, 107 N. Kent Street,
Winchester, Virginia on June 21, 2016.
PRESENT: Bruce Carpenter, Vice-Chairman, Gainesboro District; Reginald Shirley III,
Opequon District; Kevin Scott, Shawnee District; Dudley Rinker, Back Creek; and Ronald
Madagan, Member at Large.
ABSENT: Eric Lowman, Chairman, Redbud District and John Cline, Stonewall District.
STAFF
PRESENT: Mark Cheran, Zoning Administrator, David Burke, Zoning Inspector; and Pamala
Deeter, BZA Secretary.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Carpenter at 3:30 p.m. and he determined
there is a quorum.
Vice-Chairman Carpenter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Vice-Chairman Carpenter asked if there will be a July meeting. Mr. Cheran responded there are
two applications at this time. The official cut-off date is Friday, June 24, 2016.
On a motion made by Mr. Shirley and was seconded by Mr. Scott, the minutes for the May 17,
2016, meeting was unanimously approved as presented.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Cheran came forward and presented Variance Request #04-16 of Jordan and Joan Casteel for
a two foot rear yard variance to a required 25 foot rear yard setback which will result in a 23 foot
rear yard. The property is in the Opequon Magisterial District and the Property Identification
Number is 75F-4-193. The location of the property is 105 Chardonnay Drive, Stephens City.
The property is zoned RP (Residential Performance) and the land use is residential.
The Applicant is requesting for a sunroom addition to an existing deck.
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Mr. Cheran directed the Board member to the screen. One map is showing the zoning district
and the other is a plat which shows the addition of the sunroom.
Mr. Cheran stated this lot has a square footage of 12,000 with a single family dwelling. The
Frederick County Zoning Ordinance allows for lots in the RP Zoning District to range in size
from 100,000 sq. ft. to 3,000 sq. ft. The Frederick County Zoning Ordinance, requires setbacks
to be: 35 feet front, 10 feet sides, and 25 feet rear. The developer pulled a building permit and it
was issued in 2014 and the dwelling was built in 2015. The Applicant currently has an existing
rear deck on the dwelling.
The zoning ordinance was amended in 2012 to allow property owners to build unroofed decks at
the rear setback of 15 feet. This allowed for a 10 foot difference from the original rear setback of
25 feet for unroofed decks, stoops, landings, and similar features to be built without having to
apply for a variance. Prior to Frederick County amending the zoning ordinance, an addition of a
deck would not allow a variance to be granted as the deck did not meet the ordinance. This
ordinance change lessened the applications for variances for decks.
Mr. Cheran stated the addition of a sunroom on this property does not meet the requirements fo r
a variance, as the ordinance was amended to allow for relief of unroofed decks. Mr. Cheran
expressed that the contractor should have contacted the Planning & Development Office before
designing the sunroom. Mr. Cheran suggested two options, make the current deck smaller or
design the sunroom to fit the setbacks. Mr. Cheran noted that the Applicant is aware the deck
currently meets setbacks, and payment to the contractor does not constitute a variance.
In closing Mr. Cheran said that granting this variance would violate the spirit in which the
Ordinance was amended to allow for decks in the RP Zoning District. The Applicant should
design the sunroom to fit today’s setbacks.
Mr. Jordan Casteel the Applicant came forward to speak in favor o f the variance. Mr. Casteel
stated the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance states that “the burden of proof shall be on the
Applicant for a variance to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that its application meets
the standard for a variance as defined” in the regulations.
Mr. Casteel presented the four essence of a variance.
1. A reasonable deviation.
2. Strict application of this chapter would unreasonably restrict the utilization of the
property.
3. Such need for a variance would not be shared generally by other properties.
4. Such variance is not contrary to the purpose of this chapter and shall not include a change
of use.
Mr. and Mrs. Casteel are proposing to cover 70% of our existing deck with a sunroom.
Approximately 40 square feet of the deck is within the setback area allowed for uncovered, but
not covered decks. The variance is to allow the sunroom to encroach 6 square feet (a right
triangle 6 feet long and 2 feet deep average encroachment 1 foot) into this part of the deck.
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Mr. Casteel presented a lot data sheet for the Albin Estates Subdivision. The data sheet included
in it the square footage of lots, rear width, left and right depth, minimum depth, and average
depth. This information sheet is comparing other lots in Albin Estates to his lot. The conclusion
is that Mr. Casteel’s lot is restricted in certain ways.
Vice-Chairman Carpenter asks if anyone wishing to speak in favor of Variance Request #04-16
to come forward.
Mr. Richard Balzhiser who lives at 104 Chardonnay Drive came forward. Mr. Balzhiser stated
that this sunroom would not cause a hardship to Albin Estates. He was in favor of the variance.
Vice-Chairman Carpenter asked if anyone wishing to speak in opposition. No one came
forward.
Public Hearing Closed
Discussion
Mr. Madagan expressed that this Board works with the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance and
each Count y has their own zoning ordinance.
Mr. Shirley made a motion to approve Variance Request #04-16 for Jordan and Joan Casteel as
requested and was seconded by Mr. Rinker and passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Cheran came forward to present Variance Request #05-16 Lawrence and Pleasant Rich. The
Applicant is requesting a 3.0 foot rear yard variance to a required 15 foot rear yard setback for a
deck resulting in a 12 foot rear yard setback. This property is located at 114 Paris Court,
Stephens City, Virginia with Property Identification Number 75P-11-32 in the Opequon
Magisterial District. The property is zoned RP (Residential Performance) and the current land
use is residential.
Mr. Cheran explained the reason for the variance is the deck is over the rear setback line. The
variance is to allow for a three (3) foot encroachment into the rear setback for a deck. The
property has a square footage of 12,468 with a single-family dwelling. The Frederick County
Zoning Ordinance allows for lots in the RP Zoning District to range in size from 100,000 sq. ft.
to 3,000 sq. ft. The setbacks for that particular lot are 35 feet front, 10 feet side, and 25 feet rear.
Mr. Cheran stated the setbacks for unroofed decks in the RP District are 15 feet. The Applicant
applied for a building permit with rear setback of 15 feet. The Frederick County Zoning
Ordinance requires survey standards to establish the location of primary structures located five
(5) feet or less from the minimum setback requirement of the zoning district in which th e
property is located. This building permit was required to provide setback surveys. The
Applicant caught the setback violation and stopped the construction of the deck.
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Mr. Cheran met with Applicant on site. Mr. Cheran suggested that maybe move the stairs to the
other side of the deck. The Applicant had some issue with moving the stairs to the other side.
Mr. Cheran concluded by saying this violation to the setback requirements of the RP Zoning
District for an unroofed deck is self-inflicted, and should not be granted.
Mr. Scott Burkhart came forward to speak on the variance request. Mr. Burkhart is the builder
that pulled the permit for the deck. The property owner wanted the steps on the left side of deck
but Mr. Burkhart informed the property owner that the footer would encroach the building
restriction line. The property owner approached the HOA about moving the stairs to the right
side and the HOA said no. The steps were built and this encroached the building restriction line.
When Mr. Burkhart built the deck, the footer didn’t not cross the building restriction line but
when the steps were added this encroached the building restriction line. Mr. Burkhart stated he
made a mistake when interpreting the Frederick County Zoning Oridiance deck rules in the RP
Zoning District. He built the deck and then realized that the 1/3 rule was for the wall and not the
size of the house.
Vice-Chairman Carpenter needed clarification on the 1/3 wall rule. Mr. Cheran stated the
ordinance has changed, we no longer have the 1/3 wall rule. The County allows 15 feet for decks
etc. Mr. Cheran also mentioned that it would also be impossible for them to move the steps
because the rear property has a drainage easement.
Vice-Chairman Carpenter clarified that no other dwelling will be built behind this house. Mr.
Cheran replied no.
Mr. Matthew Bolley came forward and stated the Northern Virginia Home Improvement
Company is putting into place a prevention policy and is working on a standard operating
procedure policy so this won’t happen again.
Vice-Chairman Carpenter asked is anyone wishing to speak in favor the Variance Request #05-
16.
Mr. Casteel came forward to speak for this variance. Mr. Casteel explained this house is a few
blocks away from theirs and he sees no real impact on the neighbors.
Vice-Chairman Carpenter asked is there anyone here to oppose Variance Request #05-16 and
wishes to speak. No one came forward.
Public Hearing Closed
Discussion
Mr. Shirley needed clarification that the deck is within setback but the steps are over the building
restriction line. Mr. Cheran replied yes. If Board approved the variance, then inspections could
final out the building permit.
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Mr. Shirley stated he looked at the deck and it looks like it is complete. Mr. Cheran said from an
outward appearance yes it is complete but the inspection department has not inspected the footers
etc.
Mr. Shirley made a motion to approve Variance Request #05-16 for Lawrence and Pleasant Rich
as requested and was seconded by Mr. Scott and passed unanimously.
Mr. Scott made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:25 p.m. and Mr. Madagan seconded the
motion.
Respectfully yours,
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Bruce Carpenter, Vice- Chairman
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Pamala Deeter, BZA Secretary
VARIANCE REQUEST #06-16
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DWIGHT E. SHENK
VARIANCE APPLICATION #06-16
DWIGHT E. SHENK (House)
Staff Report for the Board of Zoning Appeals
Prepared: July 8, 2016
Staff Contact: Mark Cheran, Zoning Administrator
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This report is prepared by the Frederick County Planning Staff to provide information to the Board
of Zoning Appeals to assist them in making a decision on this request. It may also be useful to
others interested in this zoning matter.
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING DATE:
July 19, 2016
Public Hearing; Action Pending
LOCATION: The property is located in Lake Saint Clair Development Lot 14
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Gainesboro
PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 31A-1-14
PROPERTY ZONING & USE: Zoned: RA (Rural Areas)
Land Use: Residential
ADJOINING PROPERTY ZONING & USE:
North: RA (Rural Areas) Use: Residential
South: RA (Rural Areas) Use: Lake
East: RA (Rural Areas) Use: Residential
West: RA (Rural Areas) Use: Open Space
VARIANCE REQUESTED: The Applicant is requesting a 20.2 foot left side yard variance to a
required 50 foot left side setback resulting in a 29.8 foot left side setback.
REASON FOR VARIANCE: The property has an extreme topography issue, as well as a lake with
a 100 year flood boundary to the east and south. The drainfield is located on the southern side of the
house that prevents the construction of this addition within the current setback requirements for the
RA Zoning District.
Variance #06-16 – Dwight E. Shenk
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STAFF COMMENTS: Frederick County adopted zoning in 1967. The Frederick County historical
zoning map shows this property was zoned A-2 (Agricultural General) in 1967. The property
setback lines at the adoption of the zoning ordinance were 35 feet for the fronts and 15 feet for the
side yards. Frederick County amended its Ordinance in 1989 to change the A-2 zoning district to the
current RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District. The Frederick County Board of Supervisors amended the
setbacks for the RA Zoning District on February 28, 2007, making the current setbacks for this
property 60 feet to the front, 50 feet to the rear, and 50 feet to both sides.
The Applicant is requesting a variance of 20.2 feet on the left side yard from the current 50 foot
setback side requirement of the RA Zoning District, to construct an18’x 60’ addition for a bedroom
and bathroom. This property is not located in a flood zone; the property has an elevation and removal
from the flood zone by FEMA. This variance, if granted, would result in a 29.8 foot left side yard
variance.
STAFF CONCLUSIONS FOR THE JULY 19, 2016 MEETING: The Code of Virginia 15.2-
2309 (2) and Code of Frederick 165-1001.2, states that no variance shall be granted unless the
application can meet the following requirements:
1) The property interest for which the variance is being requested was acquired in good
faith.
2) The granting of the variance will not be a substantial detriment to adjoining property
or nearby properties in the proximity of that geographical area.
3) The condition or situation of the property concerned is not of so general or recurring
as to make reasonably practicable the formulation of a general regulation to be
adopted as an amendment to the ordinance.
4) The granting of the variance does not result in a use that is otherwise permitted on
such property or a change in the zoning classification of the property.
5) The relief or remedy sought by the variance is not available through a special
exception or the process for modification of a zoning ordinance.
This proposed variance does meet the requirements of the Code of Virginia and Frederick County.
The properties within this subdivision have been granted variances due to the lot size and the
inability to meet the RA setbacks of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance.
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Staff Report for the Board of Zoning Appeals
Prepared: July 8, 2016
Staff Contact: Mark Cheran, Zoning Administrator
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This report is prepared by the Frederick County Planning Staff to provide information to the Board
of Zoning Appeals to assist them in making a decision on this request. It may also be useful to
others interested in this zoning matter.
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING DATE:
July 19, 2016
Public Hearing; Action Pending
LOCATION: The property is located in Lake Saint Clair Development Lot 14
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Gainesboro
PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 31A-1-14
PROPERTY ZONING & USE: Zoned: RA (Rural Areas)
Land Use: Residential
ADJOINING PROPERTY ZONING & USE:
North: RA (Rural Areas) Use: Residential
South: RA (Rural Areas) Use: Lake
East: RA (Rural Areas) Use: Residential
West: RA (Rural Areas) Use: Open
VARIANCE REQUESTED: The Applicant is requesting a 22.1 foot front yard variance to a required
60 foot front setback resulting in a 37.9 foot front setback. This variance is for a 24’x 24’ detached
garage.
REASON FOR VARIANCE: The property has an extreme topography issue, as well as a lake
with a 100 year flood boundary to the east and south. The detached garage is needed to relocate the
parking area that the addition will replace.
Variance #06-16 – Dwight E. Shenk
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STAFF COMMENTS: Frederick County adopted zoning in 1967. The Frederick County historical
zoning map shows this property was zoned A-2 (Agricultural General) in 1967. The property
setback lines at the adoption of the zoning ordinance were 35 feet for the fronts and 15 feet for the
side yards. Frederick County amended its Ordinance in 1989 to change the A-2 zoning district to the
current RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District. The Frederick County Board of Supervisors amended the
setbacks for the RA Zoning District on February 28, 2007, making the current setbacks for this
property 60 feet to the front, 50 feet to the rear, and 50 feet to both sides.
The Applicant is requesting a variance of 22.1 foot front yard setback from the current 60 foot
setback front yard requirement of the RA Zoning District, to construct a 24’x 24’ detached garage.
This property is not located in a flood zone; the property has an elevation and removal from the flood
zone by FEMA. This variance, if granted, would result in a 37.9 foot front yard variance.
STAFF CONCLUSIONS FOR THE JULY 19, 2016 MEETING: The Code of Virginia 15.2-
2309 (2) and Code of Frederick 165-1001.2, states that no variance shall be granted unless the
application can meet the following requirements:
1) The property interest for which the variance is being requested was acquired in good
faith.
2) The granting of the variance will not be a substantial detriment to adjoining property
or nearby properties in the proximity of that geographical area.
3) The condition or situation of the property concerned is not of so general or recurring
as to make reasonably practicable the formulation of a general regulation to be
adopted as an amendment to the ordinance.
4) The granting of the variance does not result in a use that is otherwise permitted on
such property or a change in the zoning classification of the property.
5) The relief or remedy sought by the variance is not available through a special
exception or the process for modification of a zoning ordinance.
The granting of this variance would violate the spirit in which the Ordinance as related to setbacks
for accessory structures within RA Zoning District. Furthermore, this variance is not for a single-
family dwelling. Therefore, Staff would recommend denial of this variance application to the RA
setback requirements. The issuing of this variance would de facto changing the Frederick County
Zoning Ordinance, which outside the purview of this body.
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Staff Report for the Board of Zoning Appeals
Prepared: July 8, 2016
Staff Contact: David Burke, Zoning Official
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This report is prepared by the Frederick County Planning Staff to provide information to the Board
of Zoning Appeals to assist them in making a decision on this request. It may also be useful to
others interested in this zoning matter.
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING DATE:
July 19, 2016
Public Hearing; Action Pending
LOCATION: The property is located at 102 Raven Road, Stephens City, Virginia
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Shawnee
PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 75E-3-2-68
PROPERTY ZONING & USE: Zoned: RP
Land Use: Residential
ADJOINING PROPERTY ZONING & USE:
North: RP (Residential Performance) Use: Residential
South: RP (Residential Performance) Use: Residential
East: RP (Residential Performance) Use: Residential
West: RP (Residential Performance) Use: Residential
VARIANCE REQUESTED: The Applicant is requesting a 15 foot rear yard variance to a required
25 foot rear yard setback resulting in a 10 foot rear yard setback.
REASON FOR VARIANCE: To accommodate an addition to an existing dwelling.
STAFF COMMENTS:
This property is zoned RP (Residential Performance) and has a lot size of 10,885 square feet, with a
single-family dwelling which was built in 1986. The recorded plat for the Greenbriar Village
Subdivision Section II has a 35 foot front setback and no side or rear setbacks. Frederick County
amended its Ordinance in 1989 and changed the R-2 Zoning District to the current RP (Residential
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Performance) Zoning District. Frederick County Zoning Ordinance allows for lots in the RP Zoning
District to range in size from 3,000 sq. ft. to 100,000 sq. ft. Section 165-402.09C of the Frederick
County Zoning Ordinance, requires setbacks of this housing type to be: 35 feet front yard, 10 feet
side yards and 25 feet rear yard.
This property is a corner lot with two fronts along Raven Road and Nightingale Avenue. Section
165-201.02D states that a lot with more than one side abutting a street or road, front setback yards
shall be provided wherever the lot abuts a street. To determine the location of side and rear
boundaries, the front shall be deemed to be the shortest side with the frontage on the street or road.
According to the recorded plat for this lot, Raven Road’s frontage is 69.70 feet and Nightingale
Avenue’s is 90.94 feet. Therefore, the yard setbacks for this property are 35 feet from both
Nightingale Avenue and Raven Road, 10 feet from lot 67 and 25 feet from lot 51.
STAFF CONCLUSIONS FOR THE JULY 19, 2016 MEETING:
The Code of Virginia 15.2-2309 (2) and Code of Frederick 165-1001.2, states that no variance shall
be granted unless the application can meet the following requirements:
1) The property interest for which the variance is being requested was acquired in good
faith.
2) The granting of the variance will not be a substantial detriment to adjoining property
or nearby properties in the proximity of that geographical area.
3) The condition or situation of the property concerned is not of so general or recurring
as to make reasonably practicable the formulation of a general regulation to be
adopted as an amendment to the ordinance.
4) The granting of the variance does not result in a use that is otherwise permitted on
such property or a change in the zoning classification of the property.
5) The relief or remedy sought by the variance is not available through a special
exception or the process for modification of a zoning ordinance.
The Applicant is seeking a 15 foot rear yard variance. Should this variance be granted the building
setbacks for this property would be 35 feet off of Raven Road, 35 feet off of Nightingale Avenue
and 10 feet from both side and rear yard lines. The proposed variance does meet the requirements of
the Code of Virginia and Fredrick County.
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VAR # 08 - 16David and Katrina DentelPIN:75E - 3 - 2 - 68Rear Variance
0 60 12030 Feet
VAR # 08 - 16David and Katrina DentelPIN:75E - 3 - 2 - 68Rear Variance
VAR #08-16
75E 3 2 68
471AYLOR RD
102BLUEBIRD DR
101RAVEN RD
100RAVEN RD
103BLUEBIRD DR
111NIGHTINGALEAVE113NIGHTINGALEAVE
109NIGHTINGALEAVE
118NIGHTINGALEAVE
114NIGHTINGALEAVE
105RAVEN RD
112NIGHTINGALEAVE
106RAVEN RD
RA
V
E
N
R
D
AYLOR RD
NIGHTING
A
L
E
A
V
E
Applications
Parcels
Sewer and Water Service Area
Building Footprints
B1 (Business, Neighborhood District)
B2 (Business, General Distrist)
B3 (Business, Industrial Transition District)
EM (Extractive Manufacturing District)
HE (Higher Education District)
M1 (Industrial, Light District)
M2 (Industrial, General District)
MH1 (Mobile Home Community District)
MS (Medical Support District)
OM (Office - Manufacturing Park)
R4 (Residential Planned Community District)
R5 (Residential Recreational Community District)
RA (Rural Area District)
RP (Residential Performance District)
I
Note:Frederick County Dept ofPlanning & Development107 N Kent StSuite 202Winchester, VA 22601540 - 665 - 5651Map Created: June 30, 2016Staff: dburke
AYLOR RD
NIGHT
I
N
G
A
L
E
A
V
E
R
A
V
E
N
R
D
TANAGER DR
BL
U
E
B
I
R
D
D
R
TER
N
A
V
E
ORIO
L
E
D
R
RO
B
I
N
A
V
E
C
A
R
O
L
I
N
E
A
V
E
VAR # 08 - 16David and Katrina DentelPIN:75E - 3 - 2 - 68Rear Variance
0 60 12030 Feet
VAR # 08 - 16David and Katrina DentelPIN:75E - 3 - 2 - 68Rear Variance
VAR #08-16