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CPPC 10-13-97 Meeting AgendaCOUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 540/665-5651 FAX: 540/678-0682 MEMORANDUM TO: Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee FROM: Evan A. Wyatt, Deputy Director RE: October Meeting and Agenda DATE: October 6, 1997 The Frederick County Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee (CPPS) will be meeting on Monday, October 13, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. in the first floor conference room of the County Administration Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia. The CPPS will discuss the following agenda items: AGENDA I. Request from Mr. Jim Petry, Vice President - Development, Jasbo, Inc., to extend sewer service to the Whitfield Subdivision, located on the east side of Double Church Road (Route 641). II. Request from Mr. Douglas W. Harold Jr., P.L.C., to extend the Frederick County Urban Development Area (UDA) to include a 42.5 acre tract of land located south of Fairfax Pike (Route 277) and east of Double Church Road (Route 641). III. Discussion regarding the update of the Frederick County Comprehensive Policy Plan. IV. Other. Staff has been directed to advise all committee members that access to the County Administration Building for night meetings that do not occur in the Board room will be limited to the back door of the four-story wins I would encourage committee members to park in the county parking lot located behind the new addition or in the Joint Judicial Center parking lot and follow the side►valk to the back door of the four-story wing. Information regarding each agenda item is included in this package. Please contact our department if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you. 107 North Kent Street • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 Item #l: Sewer Service Extension Request Please find included under this agenda item a letter from Mr. Jim Petry to Mr. Kris C. Tierney, dated September 18, 1997, a location map and plat map depicting the Whitfield Subdivision, property ownership information, and a memorandum from Mr. John Dailey to Mr. Evan Wyatt, dated October 2, 1997. Mr. Petry has requested that consideration be given to allow the expansion of sewer service to the Whitfield Subdivision. Mr. Petry has stated that the subdivision is experiencing failing drainfield systems and that perk sites for undeveloped lots cannot be achieved. Staff has discussed this situation with Mr. Wellington H. Jones, Director, of the Frederick County Sanitation Authority (FCSA). Mr. Jones has advised staff that service to the Whitfield Subdivision would have to be accomplished through the installation of a pressurized sewer line that would tie into the pump station serving the Woodside Estates Subdivision, which is located across Double Church Road (Route 641). Mr. Jones feels that sewer service could be extended to the Whitfield Subdivision with limited service capacity; however, the FCSA would desire to evaluate the current system and general area to be served if additional acreage was being proposed. It should be noted that the Whitfield Subdivision is served by public water; therefore, there is not a potential for well contamination within the subdivision. Staff has invited Mr. Petry to address the CPPS during the October meeting. The CPPS will ultimately be asked to forward a recommendation to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. This recommendation could be for the extension of sewer service with limited capacity, for the expansion of the Sewer and Water Service, or for denial of the request. This recommendation could be made during the October meeting, or at a subsequent meeting should the CPPS desire staff to provide additional information or conduct further research. 1 Location Map for 86A-2 & 86A-3 Whitfield Subdivision (A11 Lots) JASBO, INC. P. O. BOX 6 STEPHENS CITY, VA 22655 September 18, 1997 AA Mr. Kris C. Tierney, AICP Director of Planning & Development County of Frederick 107 North Kent Street Winchester, VA 22601 Dear Kris. - On several occasions we have discussed the Whitfield Subdivision on Route 641 south of Stephens City. These discussions involve the lack of sewer service to that subdivision. We are advised that there are a number of failing drainfields within the subdivision. We currently own seven lots which we have paid taxes on for years that are unbuildable for lack of a perk site. The subdivision currently has water service from FCSA. I have discussed this matter with Mr. Wendy Jones of FCSA and he is in agreement that sewer service should be extended to this subdivision. We are asking the County to take whatever action is necessary allowing us to extend this service. Should there be any questions you can reach me at 662-7980. Sincerely, JASBO, INC. �JiPetry k Vice President - Development P. O. Box 888 Winchester, VA 22604-0888 Enclosure cc- Wellington H. Jones, FCSA James L. Bowman, President, Jasbo, Inc. 3 t" �z 'n • �' ` O� �• y WJITTF I ELI) SF)CTION 2 OPEQUON i1I17RdC* FRFDER_ I_ Cx co1P.M VIRGINIA Scsls 12 1000 May 1r*8 �• �.. ��- ,:... SURVEYORS` CERTIFICATE i Nn S' I hereby certify that the plan ' •b a�� 1' Q� shown hereon is e•eubdivieion of 1 c� �� a the remainder of the land conveyed cT _ by Jamas Alvin. Rncoy to Jamcr L. Bowsun by Deed dated July 19,1965 \9 .G, •�, �J and recorded in the lead records kj of Frodorick County Vlrpinlo in �� 2GQ3}" Dead Book 312 of Po 0 543. o CIL/2 may 20, 196,. Won in R. Shortt rni. r' Ersc�s o , o• fREDE6f� R r..r! HE1:?:1 ��•I � c s119 aw 4, • /.9 100 �\ •..— c. x I .r q7B S'o 22 &" 11 0-i 6 o .: ��'�,�o� �,�•� }�\ � s�v� _ ,' ars, lyr`S� e • � , i ,fir' v �. � • A� — IQ C6 `y►�nLs�, o�,` >, OJE21TI1 d SETT 54 113([,)153 04 T LANs S,6j:*+ /-'•71. Awe /YA,U` �GSm 3l1 Si" fir` 4j:J � • � QUENTIN R. S}{p;7TT B Ez7co Bsa� °:p'-S i6tlo9 /u a7 �as'a x —4 CERTIFIED LAND �;,�,—VFYOR ss8 OS.03Tl 7 �� / _ BOYCE. Yffi.:.`.A ' WIRTFIELD SUBDIVISION OWNERSHIP INFORMATION 86A -2-A-2 86A -2-A-3 * 86A -2-A-4 86A -2-A-5 86A -2-A-6 * 86A -2-A-7 86A -2-A-8 86A -2-B-4 86A -2-B-5 86A -2-B-6 * 86A -2-B-7 * 86A -2-B-8 * 86A -2-B-9 * 86A -2-B-10 * 86A -2-B-11 * 86A -2-B-12 86A -2-B-13 * 86A -2-B-14 86A -2-B-15 86A -3-A-1 * 86A -3-A-9 * 86A -3-A-10 * 86A -3-B-1 * 86A -3-B-2 * 86A -3-B-3 86A -3-B-18 NOTE: James L. Bowman James L. Bowman Tilden L. & Rosa Lee Neff James L. Bowman James L. Bowman Charles S. Shepard Floyd L. & Kay Y. Rosenberger Barbara Metz Barbara Metz Bruce A. Lineweaver, Jr. Bruce A. Lineweaver, Jr. Gary E. Steele Joseph F. Collette Steve T. Harman Robert A. & Lori C. Hruska John D. & Linda H. Petrie Charles O. Neff Raynard R. Weisgerber James L. Bowman James L. Bowman Edison G. Hamilton Floyd L. & Kay Y. Rosenberger Barbara Metz Lewis D. & Betty J. Haines Herbert Lee Edmonds, Sr. James L. Bowman 1) * Indicates properties that have improved residential values. 2) Whitfield Subdivison contains 26 lots of which 14 lots have improved residential values. 5 Lord Fairfax Environmental Health District 107 N. Kent St. aP. O. Box 2056 Winchester, Virginia 22604 (540) 722-3480 FAX (540) 722-3479 Counties of Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, Warren, and City of Winchester TO: Evan A. Wyatt, Deputy Planning Director, Frederick County FROM: John Daile) , Environmental Health Specialist, Frederick Co. Health Dept. THROUGH: Kelly Vanover, Environmental Health Manager, Lord Fairfax Health�l` District RE: Whitfield Subdivision Sewer Extension DATE: October 2, 1997 In response to your 10/1/97 request, I have reviewed the health department's permit files for the Whitfield Subdivision. I found no record of any repair applications submitted or repair permits issued for this subdivision. Of course, this does not mean that no drainfields are failing in this area. It only indicates that the property owners have not contacted us concerning repairs. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me or Karl Evans, Environmental Health Supervisor for Frederick and Clarke Counties. cc: Karl Evans JD/j d 6 Item #2: Urban Development Area Expansion Request Please find included under this agenda item a letter from Mr. Douglas W. Harold, Jr., to Mr. Kris C. Tierney, dated September 22, 1997, three exhibit plats, and a location map depicting the Preston E. Conner, Sr., tract. Mr. Harold met with county staff to discuss the development potential of this property, and was advised that the property was located outside of the Frederick County Urban Development Area (UDA) and the Frederick County Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA), thus limiting development potential to permitted Rural Area District uses and density requirements. Mr. Harold expressed a desire to have the Connor tract placed within the UDA for the purpose of residential development. Inclusion of this tract into the UDA would also warrant the expand the SWSA. Staff has invited Mr. Harold to address the CPPS during the October meeting. The CPPS should consider the following issues during this discussion: 1) Is it reasonable to consider other properties within the proximity of the Conner tract for inclusion in the UDA or is this a valid request on its own merit? 2) Does the Frederick County Sanitation Authority have the ability to adequately serve this area? 3) What impact will this request have on the existing road system, including but not limited to Fairfax Pike (Route 277) and Double Church Road (route 641)? The CPPS will ultimately be asked to forward a recommendation to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. This recommendation will be for approval or denial of the request. This recommendation could be made during the October meeting, or at a subsequent meeting should the CPPS desire staff to provide additional information or conduct further research. ROBERT G. ALLEN, P.C. DOUGLAS W. HAROLD, JR. W. BRUCE WEINROD' OF COUNSEL ('ADMITTED IN D.C. ONLY) ALLEN & HAROLD, P.L.C. - ATTORNEYS AT LAW - (INCLUDING A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION) 5413 MAIN STREET STEPHENS CITY, VIRGINIA 22655 TELEPHONE (540) 869-0040 FACSIMILE (540) 869-0041 September 22, 1997 Chris Tierney Frederick County Director of Planning Frederick County Administration Offices 107 North Kent Street Winchester, Virginia 22601 ADD!T!ONAL OFFICES IN MANASSAS, VIRGINIA AND WASHINGTON, D.C. Re: Request for inclusion of real property within Urban Development Area Dear Mr. Tierney: I write this letter in my capacity as Trustee of the Preston E. Conner, Sr. Revocable Trust (the "Trust"), which is a land trust established in 1992 under Virginia Code X55-17.1 to hold certain real property and other assets for the benefit of specified beneficiaries. The Trust is the owner of a parcel of land in Frederick County, on the east side of Stephens City, which is immediately adjacent to land occupied by Sherando High School. The land in question (which I shall refer to as the "Trust Property") is the remaining part of a larger parcel that was left after Preston E. Conner, Sr. sold a 40 acre tract to the Frederick County School Board in 1990 (Book 751, Page 1777).' The Trust Property was subsequently conveyed in 1993 to the Trust (Book 831, Page 1054), and in 1995 Mr. Conner and I were designated as co -trustees of the Trust; Mr. Conner died several weeks ago, and I continue as sole surviving trustee of the Trust. The Trust Property is currently located outside Frederick County's Urban Development Area ("UDA"), which extends eastward from Double Church Road (Route 641) and northward from Fairfax Pike (Route 277). However, the Trust Property, which consists of approximately 42.5 acres, is in close proximity to the UDA and represents the major portion of the land mass located in the northwest corner formed by Double Church Road and Fairfax Pike. The Trust Property is ideally situated for inclusion in the UDA, for the following reasons: 'References in this letter to Book and Page numbers apply to land records in the Frederick County Circuit Clerk's Office. 3 Chris Tierney September 22, 1997 Page 2 (1) Pursuant to Mr. Conner's 1990 deed conveying the current Sherando High School land to the School Board (Book 751, Page 1777) , a 60' right of way was reserved for the Trust Property along the western boundary of the Sherando High School property, to be used in common with an 80' right of way for ingress and egress to Fairfax Pike (Route 277). This is shown on the plats attached as Exhibits A and B. I understand that the 80' right of way (which now consists of Warrior Drive, and is shown in more detail on Exhibit C to this letter) is to be turned over to the state this fall or winter, and will then become a public road; this is consistent with the Agreement between Fruit Limited Partnership and the School Board (Book 751, Page 1764), which obligates the School Board to construct a two-lane roadway in .such a manner as will result in its dedication to and acceptance by VDOT. Thus, in the very near future there will be available to the Trust Property access to Fairfax Pike via a public road (Warrior Drive) . (2) Public water and sewer service is available to the Trust Property, pursuant to the deed conveying the Sherando High School land to the School Board (Book 751, Page 1777), which obligates the School Board to locate within the public roadway public water and sewer facilities of sufficient size to permit access by the Trust Property for future development. Thus, if the Trust Property is included within the UDA, water and sewer is already available to the property to permit reasonable development consistent with the property's best usage. (3) The character of the area immediately adjacent to the Trust Property is largely consistent with inclusion in the UDA. The Fruit Limited Partnership land along the southern boundary of Fairfax Pike (across which Warrior Drive extends), is zoned B-2, and is planned for development as a commercial shopping center (see Agreement, Book 751, Page 1764); also along the southern boundary of Fairfax Pike (between Warrior Drive and Double Church Road) is located Bowman Trucking Company. A large Rite Aide drug store is located on the northwest corner of the land mass formed by Double Church Road and Fairfax Pike. Fronting on Double Church Road immediately adjacent to Brandy Lane (the gravel road that borders the southern edge of the Trust Property) is located the offices and equipment yard for E.R. Neff Excavating, Inc.; and Faith Baptist Church is being built on the northwest corner of Brandy Lane and Double Church Road. Sherando Park is located further eastward along Fairfax Pike, immediately next to the Sherando High School property. Thus, significant commercial, recreational and light industrial facilities, and the High School, effectively surround the Trust Property on three sides, leaving only the southerly -lying land (on the other side of Brandy Lane) currently undeveloped. 4 Chris Tierney September 22, 1997 Page 3 (4) Natural boundaries exist for inclusion of the Trust Property in the UDA. Those boundaries are: (a) Sherando High School on the east; (b) Fairfax Pike on the north; (c) Double Church Road on the west; and (d) Brandy Lane on the south. Assuming that no objection was made by other property owners of the land area bounded by Fairfax Pike, Double Church Road, Brandy Lane and Warrior Drive, no other property would be affected by extension of the UDA per this request. In particular, agricultural land south of the Trust Property (bounded by Brandy Lane to the north and Double Church Road to the west) would be unaffected by inclusion of the Trust Property in the UDA, and agricultural use of that land could continue without any conceivable impact even if the Trust Property were subsequently developed. (5) At the present time, the value of the Trust Property is limited, due to restricted development opportunities; inclusion of the Trust Property in the UDA would permit prudent and responsible development to proceed (consistent with other development currently underway in that area), which would ultimately materially increase the tax base for the County. For the foregoing reasons, I request that the Trust Property be included in the UDA, and that the County's Comprehensive Plan be amended to reflect such inclusion. I am available to discuss this in more detail with the County's representatives at any time they may choose to consider this request. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Enclosures 5 Sincerely, ' W, Dougras W. Harold, Jr. EXHIBIT A 1. r• IBRAOOOCK RARTNERSHIP FINK MUSSER 664 • 205 426 . 721 60J - 567 S58°33'27"E t 538.34 558°19'2 ewe ems• Inca: 64.71' POST 461.52' FRUIT I a n f IMITE0 I o. M1RTNERSHIP GRIMM o ,y 731 - 196 I a 542-823 a`i S55°29'54 "!r x 80.18' IRI S54°5 ?5"E IRF x V30"41'02"F 316.49•- -' IPF DOUGLAS C. LEGGE BOUNDARY SURVEY 100.00'IAS OF A PORTION OF THE LAND OF )IRF BY A POST 1 PRESTON E. CONNER t� SEG DEED BOOK 179 - PAGE 527 L4Np sV� ui i f FREDERICK COUNTY. VIRGINIA SCALER "-300' 3 = � ---jso' i n 40.0000 ACRES y LL N P e'li ci4+. 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RADIUS 360A0' I ARC 195.84' TAN. 100.41' CIIDRD _ 193.44' CH.BEARMO S14.555 W 2 31'20'18' 440.00' 240.66' 123.42' 237.67' 515.00-53-W 3 ]1.20'16' J60.00' 196A0° 100.90' 194.46' 1415100'53°E 4 31.10'1Q' 410.00' 230 37--F 122.73' 236.43' N14•SS'52'E ZONED: RA �e Q EXHIBIT C IRs `r��.o�TF B?�S'O0. j �'�d'" A l/ -/ It / \ ryho 1°0 RF 0� TM 86 PCL 103 Q �y C� RESIDUE PARCEL J�rn'r 1.4884 ACRES �Q dl _r� TM 86 PCL 80 O 0• A7 IRS o r� QG rA rW 1a,' Z. \ 6 0 'L IRS �h' SCALE W hcFT IRS r 1 �I E Q� 0' 100' 200' . A� 30,lEum Q IRS .IRON ROD SET IRF .IRON ROD FOUND i IPF . IRG4 PIPE FOUND A c% �'I*"- ( I*"- Ot DOUGLAS C. LEGI CERTIRCJITE 140. 11� • dJ� LANG ,o GPQG� tam: �r 1. NOTm-EREPORTFURNISHED. 2. THE PARCEL OF LAND SHOWN HEREON CONTAINING 1.7621 ACRES IS A PORTION OF THE LAND CONVEYED TO FRUIT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, A VIRGINIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, BY DEED DATED 1 NOVEMBER 1969 AND RECORDED AMONG THE LAND RECC 408 OF FREDERICK COUNTY. VIRGINIA IN DEED BOOK 731 AT PAGE 136 AND IS IDENTIFIED AS A PORTION OF PARCEL 80 ON TAX MAP 63. 3. EASEMENTS MAY EXIST THAT ARE NOT DELINEATED ON THIS PLAT. PLAT SHOWING 1.7621 ACRE TRACT TO BE CONVEYED TO COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OF FREDERICK COUNTY OPEOUON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA SEPTEMBER 6, 1990 SCA-E.1'.IOO' REVISED OCTOBER 4, 1990 lbert w. _ c r C pr or d; associates, inc. ._ ion.:.... �r' .:i ., ,.1 , • ,.�: me On 11e6yq—/ _ aL��1:.�.dilliCs•e ..._�..: dC�ttnereT0-'r.:isna vms GLIGFT 9 n} 7-; '• 1::!:; tner6to _'r.:)sna vms eul=FT 9 nt 7 adm!ttod to rixrd. 8 CLERK Item #3: Comprehensive Policy Plan Update The CPPS will continue reviewing and editing various components of the Frederick County Comprehensive Plan during the fall meetings. Ultimately, this information will be utilized to produce the final copy of the 1998 Frederick County Comprehensive Policy Plan which will be presented to the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors for final resolution. The CPPS reviewed revised sections of the Frederick County Comprehensive Policy Plan provided by the Virginia Employment Commission, the Winchester -Frederick County Economic Development Commission, the Frederick County Sanitation Authority, the City of Winchester Public Utilities, the Winchester Regional Airport, the Handley Regional Library, Frederick County Fire and Rescue, Frederick County Inspections, and Frederick County Public Works. The CPPS felt that the proposed amendments to these sections were appropriate and recommended inclusion. Todd Shenk asked that staff contact the Handley Regional Library to determine if the library services that were proposed to be eliminated should be maintained in the text. The Frederick County Parks and Recreation has provided staff with proposed amendments for their chapter of the Frederick County Comprehensive Policy Plan. Staff has been advised that the Frederick County School Board will provide updated information later this week which will be handed out during the October meeting. Included under this agenda item is the proposed amendments from Parks and Recreation, the revised section for the Handley Regional Library, and updated mapping for various sections of the plan. Staff asks that the CPPS review this information for the purpose of discussion. 1 Handley Library Library service is provided to Frederick County through the Handley Regional Library, headquartered in Winchester, whieft serves f; . which also serves Clarke County, and the City of.Winchester: , Currently;. there are 17,743 active registered library userrfrom card holders in Frederick County. In During the 1.997 fiscal year +996, Frederick County residents borrowed ter* 213,945 items from the Handley Library, the Clarke County Library branch—in Berryvi, and the Bookmobile, an a:23.9% increase of -9.9-% over the previous year. The regional;;_system supports education; preschool through post -secondary, by pxoviding assistance and research; materials for projects and papers, and by being open nights, Saturdays, some Sundays; and during the mmer when suschoolsare closed,. It is also an important resource for adults seelang;to Jmpxove their. skills and for introducing preschoolers to books and reading. The library also provides the business community and the public with information for their research needs as well as recreational reading.: (Staff Note: The last three sentences of this paragraph have been incorporated back into the text following discussion with Trish Ridgeway, Director, Handley Regional Library.) is • - :. - � •�•in Parks and Recreation This purpose of this chapter is, to outline the County's recreational policies and to identify identifies implementation methods for establishing accomplishing recreational facilities, programs, studies, and plans. It is not meant to be a detailed recreation plan, but rather it is a part of the County's continuing planning process and a guide to decision making. Facilities The County currently owns and operates two regional parks. Clearbrook Park, located five miles north of Winchester on Route 11, consists of approximately 55 acres and Sherando Park, located two miles east of Stephens City on Route 277, consists of approximately 330 acres. Both regional parks currently serve the County's population with both active and passive recreational programs and facilities. In addition to these regional parks, five neighborhood parks have been developed which serve a more specific group with more limited facilities than those in the regional parks. The neighborhood parks are located at: Reynolds Store Fire Company and Gainesboro Fire Company in the Gainesboro District, North Mountain Fire Company and Round Hill Fire Company in the Back Creek District, and at Frederick Heights subdivision in the Shawnee District. These neighborhood parks consist primarily of playground equipment for young children. The exception is the park area at Frederick Heights subdi vision Which is ail I I ac fficifity and contains a variety of recreation facilities. In 1987, master development plans were adopted for both Clearbrook and Sherando Parks. These master plans establish development goals for each park, identify unmet recreational needs, provide unified facility plans, and propose a development program for each park. The master plans for both Clearbrook and Sherando Parks reflect the recommendations of the County residents and national standards as outlined in the Virginia Outdoor Plan. These plans emphasize the development of a swimming pool complex and additional sports, picnic, maintenance, and other support facilities. Since the adoption of the master plans, the County has completed the construction of two outdoor swimming pool complexes, four soccer fields, a maintenance building, one shelter, x two playground areas_, and two sand volleyball courts. and a two- field -so Iftball! complex vvith-plans-to expand to four fields. The County has also purchased an area to house the maintenance operation for Clearbrook Park. Additional recreational facilities currently provided are athletic fields, playground, and picnic areas with a variety of recreational opportunities such as horseshoes, fishing, paddle boats, and volleyball, open space areas and support facilities. Clearbrook Park, Sherando Park, and the neighborhood parks are maintained by the Parks Division of the County Parks and Recreation Department. As a result of a joint operating agreement with the County School Board, the Parks and Recreation Department has use of the following Sherando High School facilities when they are not in use by the high school: lighted football field and track, baseball field, eight outdoor lighted tennis courts, and four outdoor lighted basketball courts. The Parks and Recreation Department's Community Center, which was built adjoined to Sherando High School, opened in September of 1993 and contains two racquetball courts, a weight room and a multipurpose room. 3 The Residential Performance Zoning regulations require the that open space be provided in most types of suburban development. In addition, recreational facilities are required in most -types --of mlufient. any residential development which contains lots sizes of less than, 5,000 square feet. It is required that such open space and facilities be dedicated to homeowners associations. There is a need to examine recreational and park needs in suburban and urban areas specifically, the development ofa, bikeway and trail system.., One need that has been identified is the development of a bikeway and trail system. To date, the County has committed to the construction of a 2.45 mile bicycle facility to serve several residential areas east of Stephens City. This bicycle facility will link those residential areas with Sherando Park and Sherando High School. Additional trails would provide residents the ability to travel safely from their homes to schools, stores, work or recreational areas without having to share the overcrowded arterial and collector roads with automobiles. Also, there is a need to examine Residential Performance Zoning regulations to insure that the recreational needs are being met by what is currently being asked of the developer. Programs The Recreation Division of the Frederick County Parks and Recreation Department was created to provide a comprehensive and accessible program of recreational services and activities for the residents of Frederick County. A diverse range of recreational and enrichment programs are provided for all age groups. This broad base of activities includes, but is not limited to, instructional classes, environmental education programs, sports and athletics, health and fitness programs, cultural and special events, and trips and excursions. Programming responsibilities are assigned within the Division's four interest sections --Community Recreation, Senior Citizens, Aquatics Faeffities, and Sports and Athletics. Staff members work together to identify, develop and implement those activities which most closely meet the interests and desires of the community. The Division typically implements programs along age group stratifications such as preschool, youth, teen, adult and senior adult; however, a shift in programming emphasis has resulted in the development of broader activities to appeal to family units. In particular, holiday events are planned to include parent and child in a variety of leisure opportunities. The majority of recreation programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department are held within the + 15 public schools in Frederick County and the Parks and Recreation Department's Community Center. Consequently, a wide variety of recreation offerings has maximized use of the county school buildings. The joint efforts of the Frederick County School Board and the Parks and Recreation Commission/Department resulted in the inclusion of recreational facilities within Sherando High School. The Department's Community Center, which was built adjoined to Sherando High School, opened in September of 1993. Citizen Participation Citizen participation and input regarding recreation programs and park development have been actively solicited on a regularsince the creation of the department in 1971. V The Parks and Recreation Commission consists of seven members, including one from each magisterial district, appointed by the Board of Supervisors for four year terms and two at -large members recommended by the Commission and appointed by the Board to serve staggered four year terms. Future Demands To help plan for the future leisure service demands, the Parks and Recreation Department has completed master plans for the County's two regional parks, studied national standards provided in the Virginia Outdoor Plan, and gathered survey information relating to the provision of leisure services. Through the utilization of these and any other available resources, it is projected that the following areas must be addressed if we are to meet future leisure demands: 1. Land acquisition to meet minimum standards 2. Facility development to meet minimum standards 3. Development of recreational centers within otir regionaf parks 4. Increased programming for special populations 5. Increased programming for teens 6. Great diversity of programming so as to better meet the needs of the entire community. 7. Establishment of trail systems and bikeways Area Standards As suggested by the 1989 ;19.96 Virginia Outdoor Plan, the area standard for local recreation and park sites in Virginia is ten acres of developed park land per thousand population. Frederick County has a population of approximately 52,200 53;200 (based on infmmati�t provided by the Eord-Faiiffix Pianning f3istii et 199'5: provisional: estimate data provided by the University of Virginia. Center;for Public Services) and currently maintains 404 acres of park land. Of the 404 acres assigned to the parks, about 240 acres would be considered developed. By the year 2000, using.the population;'projections,:provided by ;the Frederi k County Planning Department;; an additional 150 acres will be needed and by the year 2010, another 1f}0 150 will be required if we are to keep pace with the recommended standard of the ten acres per thousand. It is estimated by the Department of Parks and Recreation that by the year 2020, Frederick County will need approximately 749 8.00 acres of developed park land to adequately serve the County's population. In meeting the ten -acre per thousand minimum standard for park land, it is recommended by the Virginia Outdoor Plan to consider the following types of park development: 5 Size: 5 - 20 acres Plan at 3 acres/ 1000 Population Service Area: Approximately 5 - 15 minutes walking distance or one-half mile to one and one- half miles Administrative Responsibility: Local Unit of Government or Homeowners Association Purpose: The primary function of the neighborhood park is to provide limited types of recreation for the entire family within easy walking distance. Facilities should be provided for all age groups. Character: Intensive use and easy access are characteristics of this classification. Ideally, the site would have areas that are level to gently rolling to accommodate the intensive use facilities, with shaded areas for passive recreation. Location: If possible, the neighborhood park should be located near a school and /or the neighborhood center and away from railroads, major streets and other hazardous barriers. Potential Facilities: (Staff, Note: plan: has been modified toalphabetize facilities) *badminton courts *football/soccer field *shuffleboard courts *ball diamond *horseshoe courts *swimming pool *basketball courts *playground *tennis courts *bikeway *picnic facilities *volleyball courts *fishing pond *recreation center *walking trails Playfields usually serve a dual purpose is this type of facility. They provide an area for sports and running games and also serve as open space. Intensive use areas (the playground area and hard surfaced courts) are buffered from other activities by passive natural areas and pedestrian access corridors. Programmed activities such as organized athletics are often suitable in neighborhood parks. Although limited parking facilities are provided, site design should encourage pedestrian access to the greatest extent possible. Rural communities may want to consider deleting neighborhood parks and include their function in larger community parks which could better serve the needs of widely dispersed local population. From an economic standpoint, it would be more beneficial for a rural locality to have a few strategically located, well designed, larger facilities than to invest in several small sites and not have the funds to properly develop and maintain them. P Size: 20 -50 acres Plan at 3 acres/ 1000 Population Service Area: Approximately 15 minutes driving time Administrative Responsibility: Local Unit of Government Purpose: Community parks should primarily support active recreation activities and be capable of withstanding intensive use, while still containing a fair amount of open space. Character: The site usually varies from relatively flat open space to moderately sloping wooded area. Such a park should be adaptable to a wide variety of recreational activities. Access is gained by auto, bicycles, or walking. Location: Locate when possible near the center of the community with good access and serviced by a public transportation system. Potential Facilities: (Staff Note::'plan has been modified to alphabetize facilities) * ball diamonds * basketball courts * beach/swimming area * fishing lake/stream access * football/soccer fields * horseshoe courts * natural areas * parking area * picnic facilities * playgrounds * recreation center * shuffleboard courts * swimming pool * tennis courts * trails: walking, hiking, biking, fitness * volleyball courts A multitude of activities must be provided by this intensive -use recreational facility. The recreation center is often the focal point of the park. Organized activities are grouped in the surrounding area. Their location is dependent upon the natural terrain, needed for control, and vehicular access. Any existing natural qualities such as topography, water features, and trees etr; should be preserved and utilized as natural buffers between activity areas as well as to protect the recreation environment from surrounding, incompatible influences. These natural elements should also be used to provide a space for more passive forms of recreation such as nature walks, picnicking, and fishing. In the rural setting, this park category may take the place of the neighborhood park. It can better serve a widely dispersed population than two or three smaller sites. Community parks, along with neighborhood parks (where applicable), usually meet most of the close -to -home recreation needs of most localities. Size: 50- 150 acres Plan at 4 acres/ 1000 Population Service Area: 15 - 25 minutes driving time 5 - 15 miles service radius Administrative Responsibility: Local Unit of Government Purpose: They Regional Parks should serve the recreational needs of large portions of the local population. They should contain a wide variety of intensively developed areas for day use recreation while providing ample open space with generous buffers between activity areas. Character: The site could vary from flat open space to moderately to steeply sloping topography. It should be capable of supporting a wide variety of activities with ample buffer and natural areas. Sitting on a stream or lake is highly desirable. The regional park needs to be accessible by auto as well as pedestrians and bicycles. Location: When possible, locate the regional park so that it is near the center of the service area. It should be on or near an arterial or major collector road providing good access to the facility. In urban or suburban situations, easy access to mass transit is highly desirable. The site should also be accessible by pedestrians and bicyclists. Potential Facilities: (Staff'Note: plan has been modified to alphabet- e facilities) *ball diamonds *basketball courts *fishing/boating *football/soccer fields *golf on large sites with ample acreage *horseshoe courts *lake or stream *natural area *parking areas *picnic facilities *playgrounds *recreation centers *shuffleboard courts *swimming pool or beach area with swimming *tennis courts *trails *volleyball courts The recreation center may be found at the neighborhood, community, district, paries regional parks. At the neighborhood level, the recreation center is usually constructed between 15, 000 and 20,000 square feet. It generally will include multipurpose rooms, an arts and crafts area, game room, kitchen, lounge and lobby, restrooms, and office. If a gymnasium is not available in a neighborhood school, the recreation center may also include a gymnasium and locker room facilities. The recreation center in a large park that serves a community , disffict,will be considerably larger, from 20000-:48;666 50,000 - 100,000 square feet, and will include several multipurpose rooms, gymnasium, indoor pool, shower and locker rooms, game room, arts and 8 crafts area, an auditorium or areas for performing arts, class or club rooms, kitchen, large meeting room, restrooms, office, lounge or lobby, and some specialized areas such as a ceramics workshop or weight room. An important consideration in all recreation facilities is to provide adequate storage space. �• a a• • • ■.� •- - - � -- - - - ••• - - - - - - -JW&TA a • ••• _ - �i GGA i - - - - - - - a • a • • a • • Currently, the Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for operating and maintaining the following facilities: Clearbrook Park, covering 55 acres, is located approximately five miles north of Winchester, on Route 11. Clearbrook Park is open 365 days a year, from 8:30 a.m. to dark and includes: (Staff. Note:. plan has been modified to alphabetize facilities *fishing *fitness court *horseshoe courts *lighted athletic complex *maintenance & operation of all neighborhood parks Sherando Park *paddle boats *passive areas *picnic shelters, tables, and grills *playground *swimming pool *three -acre lake *vintage red caboose *volleyball Sherando Park is located on Route 277, smiles approximately, 2 miles east of 1-81, near Stephens City. The park consists of 330 acres, approximately one-half of which is undeveloped. on the north side `- 277. Sherando Park is open 365 days a year, from 8:30 a.m. to dark and includes: 9 (Staff Note: plan has been.. modified to alphabetize facilities) *community center facilities *eight tennis courts *eighteen -hole disc golf course *fishing *fitness par course *five -acre lake *four outdoor basketball courts *four soccer fields *hiking trails *horseshoe pits *maintenance of outdoor areas at Sherando High School *paddle boats 10 *passive areas *picnic shelters, tables, and grills *playground *radio airplane facility *swimming pool *two lighted athletic complexes *volleyball Based on the demand standards established by the +9-89 1.996 Virginia Outdoor Plan, Frederick County should use the following recommendations as a guide for future park development. Table 15: Facility Needs Based on Minimum Standards Established in the 1989 Virginia Outdoor Plan Source: Frederick County Department of Parks an,& Recreation * Because these facilities share time with softball, this figure has been educed by 50,% adjusted „according to' percent of use. ** Because these facilities share time with baseball, this figure has been ieduced by 50* a lusted according to;percent'of use. *** Jr. Olympic Pool Conclusions As the population of the Winchester -Frederick County area continues to increase, there will undoubtedly be greater emphasis placed on the County's Parks and Recreation Department. As indicated by the standards provided in the +9$9 1996 Virginia Outdoor Plan, (referred to in this chapter), there currently exists a need to concentrate on further facility development just to meet 11 Needs Gap Needs Gap Needs Gag Existing Based on Based on Based on Units/1000 # of Population Population Population ,.,Facility Population Facilities of 40,000 " of 60,000 of 80,000 Archery Range 1/50,000 0 0 1 1 Baseball Diamond 1/6,000 '14 *7 3 2 6 3 9 6 Basketball Court X1,ow 5 34 5 5-5 7 75 ;11 1/5,000 _.. Bicycle Trails 1 0 40 60 80 mile/ 1,000 Soccer Fields X6;900 4 3 6 7 8 4.0 112 1/S,OOQ Horseshoes 1/10,000 8 -4 -2 0 Softball 1/3,000 **59 12 f6 15 23 21 Swimming Pools *** 1/10,000 2 2 3 4 6 Tennis Courts 1/2,000 +0 23 +0 3 20 7 30 17 Park Land 10ac./1,000 404 -4 196 396 Ice Skating X000 0 1 } 2 2 1/30,000 Source: Frederick County Department of Parks an,& Recreation * Because these facilities share time with softball, this figure has been educed by 50,% adjusted „according to' percent of use. ** Because these facilities share time with baseball, this figure has been ieduced by 50* a lusted according to;percent'of use. *** Jr. Olympic Pool Conclusions As the population of the Winchester -Frederick County area continues to increase, there will undoubtedly be greater emphasis placed on the County's Parks and Recreation Department. As indicated by the standards provided in the +9$9 1996 Virginia Outdoor Plan, (referred to in this chapter), there currently exists a need to concentrate on further facility development just to meet 11 present minimum standards, and a greater need to establish a long range capital improvement program to insure the provision of the physical amenities required to meet future leisure demands. At this time, priority should be given to bringing bring our park system up to the recommended minimum standard, but strong consideration should also be given to the acquisition of park land to meet future needs while desirable open space is still available at a reasonable cost. In addition to the facilities that are needed to meet current and future demands, the Parks and Recreation Department will also need additional professional staff if the County is to accommodate an already increasing demand for recreational programs. Recreation Policy A - Contribute to the physical, mental, and. cultural needs of the community, its economic and social well-being, and its sense of civic pride and social responsibility through a complete program ofparks and recreation. Strategy 1 - Insure that appropriate open space and facilities are provided with new development. Strategy 2 - Identify the recreational, parks, and open space needs of the County. Strategy 3 - Make available a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities. Strategy 4 - Seek alternative funding methods for the provision of existing and identified recreational needs. Strateov 5 - Encourage cooperative efforts with private, semi-public, and public providers of recreational opportunities. Implementation Methods: 1. Prepare a County -wide recreation plan which identifies recreational, park, and open space needs. 2. Continue to solicit public opinion in planning parks and recreation. 3. Continue to encourage the participation and financial support of civic groups, businesses, and other organizations and individuals for recreational needs. 4. Continue to utilize State and Federal grants and loans for financing and programming County recreational needs, and especially for major capital projects. 5. Continue to expand our cooperative relationship with the Frederick County School Board jointly meeting identified County recreational needs. 12 6. Continue to cooperate with the private sector, the semi-public sector, and other public providers of recreation in meeting identified recreational needs. GOAL - Continue to develop the County's regional parkas a major source�gf recreational facilities and activities. Strategy 1 - As finances are available, improvements to the Sherando and Clearbrook Parks should take place according to the adopted master plans. Implementation Methods: 1. Use the capital improvements planning process to provide improvements to the regional parks. 2. Seek alternative sources of funding for park improvements. GOA - Insure that appropriate open space and recreational fLcilities are provided in urban> and rural areas. r o 1 - Insure that appropriate open space and recreational facilities are provided in association with new urban development. Strategy 2 - Provide for suitable recreational opportunities for all portions of the County. Strategy 3 - Provide for a trail system and bikeway plan. Implementation Methods: 1. Use a County -wide recreation plan to develop standards for open space and recreational facilities in new urban developments. 2. Use a County -wide recreation plan to identify the recreational needs of residents in all portions of the County. 3. Identify recreational needs associated with the Rural Community Centers. 4. Review land development regulations to insure that appropriate standards are provided for open space and recreational facilities in new developments. 13 GOA -Provide recreational programs and activities based on identified med and available funding. Strategy 1 - Identify recreational program needs. Strategy_ 2 - Solicit public opinion on recreational programs to be provided. Strategy 3 - Coordinate with Frederick County School Board, the public sector, the semi-public sector, and private organizations for the provision of recreational program funds, services, and facilities. Implementation Methods: 1. Prepare a County -wide recreation plan identifying program needs. 2. Develop and maintain citizen participation in the identification of recreational program and facility needs. 3. Actively solicit contributions for the provision of recreational programs and program facilities, from all segments of the community, both public and private. 4. Structure the provision of all program facilities, such as indoor community centers, to recognize land use decisions and policies. 5. Actively utilize public, semi-public, and private facilities for the provision of recreational programs. 14 Comprehensive Policy Plan Map Update Staff continues to work on the update of the existing mapping within the various sections of the Frederick County Comprehensive Policy Plan. The majority of this effort involves the conversion of hand drafted mapping into a digital format, utilizing AutoCAD and ArcInfo software. The mapping within this agenda item demonstrates the new map followed by the current map. 15 PRED12R1CK COUNTY. V112GINlh Depalueal01MAN Mist a.dDev.lopnrxl ' Geologic Formations and Aqu fers 10-2-97 16 LEGEND F MA;MNSBURG t �� SHALE LIMESTONE J CARBONATE ADUIFEfRS VALLEY IDGE FORMAno SI scf,l •• FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEPARTMEh? OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Geologic Formations and Aquifers 17 i 2 81 a \ \ 50 7 - Winchester f f \ 57 �i 37 645 / 3117 4d 23 / 50 i N 1 i W E 2 S 11 Z 2 mi. �- - --------------------------- - ----- FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Airport Support .Area _-•.--.-_.IlnparlmedoFPlasuia�aadDcvrluprru 9-26-97 18 Lana L s2 '' •- oP_ouc==AIFRPORT AREA 19 School ----------- I -- ----------------- FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Schools Drpa�lmedofDla�ui�¢a�di}rzvelup�erl ! 9-26-97 m I. Indian Hollow Elementary 2. Stonewall Elementary 3. Apple Fie Ridge Elementary 4. Senseny Road Elementary 5. Bass -Hoover EIementary 6. Middletown Elementary, 7. Armel Elementary 8. Gainesbow Elementary 9. Frederick County Middle 10. R.E. Aylor Middle 11. James Wood Middle 12. lames Wood High 13. Dowell J. Howard Voc. 14. Northwestern Regional Educt program 15. Robinson Elementary 16. Shenndo High 17. Redbud Run Elementary rtttUtfKIGK COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SCHOOLS 21 FREDERICK COUNTY. VIRGINIA DClNilptEaIDE plpppl.-- and D----PrC--I i Community Facilties and Services 149P9-29-97 22 i- Radio Tower At - Firs Company - Rescue Company - Landfill - Compactor - Container Park - Airport a••. aw 1 • .n t .•nw Rn FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF PLANPMG AND DEVEIDPMENT Community Facilities and Services 23 I NEIGHBORHOODS 1 JAL13IN 2 1 ARMEL 3 ASH HOLLOW 9 113UFFLICK 5 ICLEARBROOK-BRUCETOWN 6 JFREDERICKTOWNE 7 JGORE 8 KERNSTOWN 9 IMIDDLETOWN AREA 10 IRED BUD RUN 11 RELIANCE 12 REYNOLDS STORE 13 IROUND HILL 14 ISENSENY 15 SHAWNEEI 16 STAR TANNERY 17 STEPHENSON 18 SUNNYSIDE 19 MIDDLETOWN 20 STEPHENS CITY 21 WHITACRE-CROSS JUNCTION- GAINESSORO 22 WHITEHALL -MAIN Star inne o c. O Gore 7 Net Change in Dwelling Units (1990 to 1994 ) 0 1 to 99 100 to 199 200 plus RoundWinchester Hill 13 / Y O 8 L40 Stephens" City 1j N %fMiddletown W E0 2 4 mi. Fredericl Warren rbrook 0 17 PPEDE12ICK COUNTY. VIRGINIA i Depall-�loFDlauuin.jaedl}e�ebpue�� Neighboorhoods r, 9-29-97 24 NEIGHBORHOODS 1 Albin 2 Armel 3 Ash Hollow 4 Buitlick 5 Clearbrook / Brucetown 8 Fredericktowne 7 Gore 8 Kerastown 9 Middletown Area 10 Red Hud Run 11 Reliance 12 Reynolds Store 13 Round Hill 14 Senseny 15 Shawneeland 18 Star Tannery 17 Stephenson 18 Sunnyside 19 Middletown 20 Stephens City 21 Whitacre / Cross Junction / Gainesboro 22 White Hall / Naim 2 � � 9 FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA DVAMCDIT ar Pl•l XNC; An 1)rf=P1vfP Scale: 1 Inch = 5' Miles