CPPC 03-10-08 Meeting AgendaCOUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
MEMORANDUM
TO: Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee (CPPS)
FROM: Michael T. Ruddy, AICP, Deputy Director
RE: March Meeting
DATE: March 3, 2008
540/665-5651
FAX: 540/665-6395
The Frederick County Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee (CPPS) will be meeting on
Monday, March 102 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the first floor conference room (purple room) of the
County Administration Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia.
The CPPS will discuss the following agenda items:
AGENDA
1) CPPS Organization and Roles.
The CPPS will review the proposed organizational structure for the Committee and the
roles of each sub -committee.
2) Route 277 Study — Public Meeting Preparation.
Staff and the CPPS will review the preparation for the upcoming public meeting for the
Route 277 Study which will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday March 18, 2008, at Sherando High
School.
3) Other.
Access to this building is limited during the evening hours. Therefore, it will be necessary to enter
the building through the rear door of the four-story wing. I would encourage committee members
and interested citizens to park in the County parking lot located behind the new addition or in the
joint Judicial Center parking lot and follow the sidewalk to the back door of the four-story wing.
MTR/bad
Attachment
107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
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Item 91: CPPS Organization and Roles
The Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee structure is proposed to be modified in an
effort to effectively and efficiently accomplish the County's long range community planning goals
and move the departmental work program forward. In addition, the reorganization is aimed at better
utilizing the skills and knowledge of the many citizen planners who volunteer their time to assist
with the County's planning efforts.
Proposed Community Planning CPPS Organization.
The Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee will oversee the efforts of the following
three standing committees:
1. Community Facilities
2. Community Area Plans
3. Comprehensive Plan
Committee Organizational Structure
(CPPS) Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee
Community Facilities Community Area Plans Comprehensive Plan
Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee
The Comprehensive Programs and Policy Subcommittee will be made up of current and former
Planning Commission members and will act as an Executive Committee guiding the County's
community planning efforts. The group will meet on the regular CPPS schedule and will provide
recommendations to the Planning Commission on a variety of planning issues. The Comprehensive
Plans and Programs Subcommittee will coordinate the efforts of the standing committees who will
report directly to the CPPS.
Standing Committees.
The membership of the three standing committees will be made up of current and former Planning
Commission members, citizen members, and identified stakeholders. The citizen members and
stakeholders may change from time to time depending on the activities of the particular standing
committee. The three standing committees will be chaired by current and former Planning
Commission members who are members of the CPPS and are appointed bythe CPPS (alternately, by
the Chairman of the PC/CPPS). The standing committees will meet at a minimum quarterly. The
standing committees may meet more frequently, as appropriate, to complete their specific planning
tasks. The standing committees will report directly to the CPPS.
Community Facilities
The mission of this standing committee is to work A4th the various Departments of Frederick County
and community stakeholders to assist in the planning and location of community buildings, facilities,
and resources to best serve the citizens of Frederick County. Objectives include:
1. To annually review and update the Capital Improvement Plan.
2. To investigate and recommend the co -location of community facilities and services of the
various county departments and to promote collaboration on community planning efforts.
3. To assist in reviewing the community area plan recommendations to insure that
appropriate county facilities and services are included.
Community Area Plans
The mission of this standing committee is to develop area plans for designated locations within the
county. This will include both new areas and well as infill in existing areas. This committee may
have more than one subcommittee depending upon the time frames for the development of the area
plans. A revolving planning effort which addresses each area of the County is envisioned.
Objectives include:
1. To incorporate Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND) for both urban and village
centers as appropriate.
2. To develop corridor and community area land use plans using transportation systems as a
base in a systematic manner.
3. To work on development of Rural Community Centers consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan taking into account the wishes of the citizens of the particular Rural
Community Center.
Comprehensive Plan
The mission of this standing committee is to develop an up to date Comprehensive Plan that is
clearly expresses a community vision, is readily understandable by the citizens of Frederick County,
and contains enough detail for the development community to understand what is expected when
new commercial, industrial and residential areas are developed or redeveloped. Subcommittee may
be established to revise the various sections of the comprehensive plan. Objectives include:
1. To provide the initial review of any comprehensive policy plan amendments, including
proposed UDA and SWSA expansions.
2. To identify portions of the Comprehensive Plan requiring updating as well as the
appropriate bodies to implement the revision.
3. To improve the technical writing and presentation components of the Comprehensive
Plan.
Other
If warranted, the reorganization of the Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee structure
provides the opportunity to incorporate a new name for the Subcommittee, one that may more
appropriately reflect the efforts of the Subcommittee. Potential new names for the Comprehensive
Programs and Policy Subcommittee may include:
Community Planning Subcommittee (CPS)
Comprehensive Community Planning Committee (CCPC)
Community Planning Committee (CPC)
Item ##2: Route 277 Study Info
Please see the attached flyer for general information regarding the upcoming Public Meeting. Please
contact me if you have any specific individuals, groups, or locations you would like to target. While
we may have already identified them, I would like to make sure we haven't overlooked anyone.
Route 277 Study
Public Participation Meeting
Sheron o High School
Tue:-day March 11 8, 2008 @ 7 p.m.
Please join the County's Planning Commission for a public participation meeting
as we introduce land use concepts envisioned for the future of this growing area in our
community. We would like to hear your thoughts on enhancing the quality of life in
your community, and encourage you to participate in shaping the policies that will
manage the anticipated community growth in the Route 277 Study Area.
4 Route 277 Triangle S Urban Center Stud
Potential Future Land ITSe - DRAFT
The future of Frederick County is in the hands of all of its citizens.
For additional Route 277 Area Study information;
www.co.frederick.va.us or call 540-665-5651