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CPPC 07-11-16 Meeting AgendaCOUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 540/ 665-5651 Fax: 540/ 665-6395 TO: Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee (CPPC) FROM: Candice E. Perkins, AICP, CZA, Assistant Director RE: July 11, 2016 Meeting DATE: July 6, 2016 The Frederick County Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee (CPPC) will be meeting on Monday, July 11, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the first floor conference room (purple room) of the County Administration Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia. The CPPC will discuss the following agenda items: AGENDA 1. Update from the 2035 Comprehensive Plan Community Meetings 2. 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. Committee members and interested citizens are encouraged to park in the County parking lot located behind the County Office Building or in the joint Judicial Center parking lot and follow the sidewalk to the back door of the four-story wing. CEP/dlw Attachments MEMORANDUM Summary of Public Input Meeting #1 – Gainesboro Elementary School June 2, 2016  Additional commercial opportunities within the rural area’s (specific to Route 522 - North corridor) to support rural communities/residences (specifically fuel/convenience);  Transportation improvements to support growth of community; and  Better Understanding economic development opportunity in the County, and where are the best locations for new businesses (based on roads, infrastructure, etc.) Summary of Public Input Meeting #2 – Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit Union June 7, 2016  Water; water competition among neighboring jurisdictions; how is water managed and how much water will be available;  Quality of life; decreasing quality of life over last several years as a result of new development; how does the Plan define quality of life;  Improvements are needed to Interstate 81 (i.e. additional lanes); Route 37 east bypass as only benefit to developers not public;  East/west roadway connectivity; harder to go from one side of the County to the other unlike in the past;  Need for clarity in Residential Development section; acknowledgement of downsizing, need for smaller/mid-sized housing choices for retiree’s/empty-nester; variety of housing choices for different incomes; housing affordability major factor for those relocating to the community;  Caution over “3%” projected growth rate usage in Plan text; question of should the County promote 3% growth, or a lower growth rate; debate over “encouraging growth” vs. “managing growth,” preservation of west; Staff noted it was a combination of factors including the market; that determined rate, County in the past has not been “pumping the brakes” on development  Maps should reflect additional property recently purchased by Kernstown Battlefield Association (KBA);  Loss of history/farms/land; how can we preserve memory/physical remnants of past. Summary of Public Input Meeting #3 – Greenwood Mill Elementary School June 9, 2016  Water; water availability/supply/sources; future sources of water availability; Regional Water Supply Plan (NSVRC); redline for water (i.e. when do we run out?); need for new reservoir, needs to be identified in Plan; County should be more proactive in identifying future sources and “sustainable” supply;  Demographics; has staff questioned the forecasted population/growth projections; noted by staff we may not “fulfill” the projection; changing demographics; aging community; good to revisit demographics every 5-years, thus a Plan update;  Fulfillment of approved housing before additional housing is approved; don’t need more residential development, especially until water supply is secured for the future; don’t reduce requirements for rural lots under 5-acres;  Historic resources; work closely with Battlefield Association and National Park Service;  Develop future growth within growth boundaries and in conjunction with infrastructure availability; has been County policy thus far  Route 37 East Bypass will accelerate development, should not happen until water sources are secured Summary of Public Input Meeting #4 – Stonewall Elementary School June 14, 2016  Water resources and future availability; aligning growth with infrastructure planning and availability; aquifer depletion and restoration  Transportation infrastructure; improvements to Route 11/37/I-81 interchange to alleviate traffic congestion now and in the future;  Old Charles Town Pike traffic improvements, especially with new school and park facility;  Parks; new park at Stephenson and existing park facilities at Clearbrook Park; does Clearbrook Park stay open Summary of Public Input – Online  Although "Health, Safety, and Welfare" is primarily a matter for other departments, some elements might fall under Planning Commission scope. For example, increasingly, maladies are coming after us right on our properties--Lyme, West Nile, and Zika for example. Might it be suitable to start a policy on Health, Safety, and Welfare within Chapter 3 Residential Development? It could put some focus, for example, on 1) preventive measures such as storm sewers to provide improved drainage from sump pumps, downspouts, and poorly drained areas, and relaxed restrictions on screened decks and porches, and 2) innovative measures such as nature walks, exercise courses, and bicycle paths. Thank you for your planning work!  As suggested at the June 7 public meeting, chapter 3 (residential development) could contain some additional focus on seniors/retirees. For example, in Focus for the Future on page 4 you could note the expanding retiree base along with the expanding workforce. Also on page 5 in the first Policy Implementation, along with move-up residences, include downsizing residences and retirement villages. Particularly attractive to retirees are single-story residences, screened decks and sun rooms, and ADA accessibility provisions. Retirees are desirable to the county for many reasons, such as they help pay for schools without adding to classroom loading, they tend not to add to rush hour traffic, they increasingly use the services of the county's largest employer, they provide volunteer services to the localities, they keep watch over the neighborhoods during the day, etc. Thank you!  Stand alone Stabucks store near Martinsburg Pike & Old Charles Town Pike. Good parks in the county. We're missing better choices for getting groceries, Wegmans or Harris Teeter would be great to have for competitive prices and products. Northeast area.  I heard you on WINC this AM & felt the need to send you an email. While I would like to believe what you said that you encourage public participation & want to know what those of us who reside in Frederick County I have been to meetings the most predominant was the public meetings for Snowden Brid ge. If you were there, there was an overwhelming abundance of attendance, so much so that the James Wood MS auditorium could not hold another person leaving them in the halls & parking lots. One very small group said yes to this - thousands came out to say no - we did not want it in our county & what happened. Board of Supervisors, planning commission, etc. all ignored every tax paying citizen and as they typically do they went with the developers. Traffic congestion in the area from 37 & 11 all the way thr ough is horrendous every day, roads is Stephenson are deteriorating from the large trucks & added daily traffic that they are not set up to handle. 15 minute commutes double in a 3 mile stretch, the open views are all but gone & the Battlefield that we were assured would be preserved has been shrunk & now large scale apartments are going to block the frontage. It may sound if I am bitter & I am & so are a lot of county residents those who won't come out to your meeting b/c we have found that it is a waste o f time. Until you prove differently all many of us see is the good ol boy policy where as residents if we don't like it we can talk but they won't listen & if we don't like it we either have to suffer with the decisions made or move to a place where the boards work for the citizens and the developers.  I would like to see the growth in Frederick county slow down. The traffic congestion in all areas of the county is becoming that of a CITY - certainly not what I and many others I know want or expected when we purchased homes & land in Frederick County. Taxes are on the rise, the need for more schools, water (which can't be replenished) fire/rescue, and police force are all increased with the added development you bring. Cost highly out way the proffers being charged to big developers who build make money & move on to another town. Those who reside in the county are the ones to suffer and pay the price. The beautiful landscape that used to be the county (trees, mountains and farms) are being replaced with town houses, apartments and the carcass's of dead animals with no where to go line the roads. Please don't continue to LOUDOUN - Frederick County. Name Meeting Attended Josh Janney Gainesboro Elementary School Michael Faison Gainesboro Elementary School Roanne Adams Wingfield Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit John Lewis Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit Jacob Lewis Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit Alan Morrison Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit Becky Morrison Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit Pat Smith Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit Jordan Casteel Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit Joan Casteel Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit E.L. Lambert Greenwood Mill Elementary School Ned Farenholt Greenwood Mill Elementary School Jay Martz Greenwood Mill Elementary School Gary VanMeter Greenwood Mill Elementary School Pasty Gockenour Greenwood Mill Elementary School Homer Kerns Greenwood Mill Elementary School Nelofar Qulizada Greenwood Mill Elementary School Ray Hartzell Stonewall Elementary School Linda Hartzell Stonewall Elementary School Elmer Symsack Stonewall Elementary School Vaughn Whitacre Stonewall Elementary School Dody Stottenmayer Stonewall Elementary School Mike Stottenmayer Stonewall Elementary School Linda Whitacre Stonewall Elementary School Ryan Smith Stonewall Elementary School Hart Showalter Stonewall Elementary School Gary Johnson Stonewall Elementary School Marcey Johnson Stonewall Elementary School Kami Robbins Stonewall Elementary School INTRODUCTION THE 2035 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN i PURPOSE OF THE PLAN The 2030 2035 Frederick County Comprehensive Plan, The Plan, comprehensively addresses the future of Frederick County for its citizens, underscores building upon its rich history, and furthers the great community which exists in 20102015. The Plan is guided by the Vision Statement and Core Values crafted and adopted by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors. The 2030 2035 Comprehensive Plan is the guide for the future growth of Frederick County. The format of the 2030 2035 Frederick County Comprehensive Plan is clear and concise. The chapters of The Plan address: Urban Areas, Rural Areas, Residential Development, Business Economic Development, Transportation, Public Facilities, Natural Resources, and Historic Resources. The Plan is supported by two Appendices: Appendix I which includes each of the County’s Area Plans, key land use planning documents which implement the policies of the Comprehensive Plan in specific, geographic areas of the County, and Appendix II which provides background analysis and studies in support of The Plan. The chapters of The Plan are simple. For each they describe where we are today and where we want to be in 20302035, they provide policy guidance and methods of implementation, and they illustrate the benefits of the implementation of this future ffocus for the future. In addition, they identify those community partners and key stakeholders whose role it will be to collaborate with the County in the successful implementation of The Plan. Each chapter follows the same consistent format.  CURRENT CONDITIONS  FUTURE FOCUSFOCUS FOR THE FUTURE  COMMUNITY BENEFITS  POLICIES/IMPLEMENTATION  COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS  SUPPORTING MATERIALS AND RESOURCES INTRODUCTION THE 2030 2035 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ii PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS, INPUT, AND OUTREACH A significant and rewarding undertaking throughout the year 2010The 2030 Comprehensive Plan was a significant and rewarding undertaking in 2010 and 2011, and provided a foundation for this 2035 Comprehensive Plan update. Equally as rewarding an undertaking through 2015 and 2016, the draft of the County’s 20350 Comprehensive Plan was guided by the Frederick County Planning Commission, through the efforts of the Comprehensive Plans and Programs Executive Committee (CPPC), and with the assistance of the Blue Ribbon Panel and the Frederick County Department of Planning and Development staff, and many others. The public outreach for this project has been broad, and successfully, utilizing digital tools including: a project webpage and County social media which provided on-going updates, traditional public input meetings and public hearings. This effortPublic feedback on the 2035 Comprehensive Plan is ongoing. The Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee (CPPC) members collaborated with a large group of citizen volunteers to form working groups Blue Ribbon Panels whose goal was to update the various chapters of the Comprehensive Plan based on their expertise. Following an initial kick-off meeting in April 2010June 2015, the working groups met frequently throughout the yearwinter of 2015-2016. The involvement of community partners and stakeholders, including inclusion of new stakeholders such as the Frederick County Sanitation Authority (FCSA), provided a greater wider scope of involvement and expertise than in previous efforts. A series of public informational and input meetings was held in December 2010in June 2016 at various locations around the community including:  June 2 – Gainesboro Elementary School  June 7 – Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit Union (Kernstown)  June 9 – Greenwood Mill Elementary School  June 14 – Stonewall Elementary School . The purpose of this these meetings was were to present draft elements of the Plan to the public for their information, the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, and to seek additional public input and perspective through a facilitated discussion using targeted questions and open dialogue. In addition to staff, members of the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors were in attendance to hear feedback first-hand and engage in a direct dialogue with citizens. Additionally, public feedback was solicited throughout the update through the project page on the County website. Online, citizens and stakeholders were also able to review draft documents, maps and respond to targeted questions regarding the future of their community. A general summary of feedback received is provided in this section, while other feedback is incorporated through the updated Plan. Public input included: INTRODUCTION THE 2035 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN iii  Water supply planning and projecting future water consumption;  Transportation and infrastructure improvements to support existing development and future growth projected in the Plan;  Preservation of rural character and amenities, and planning for preserving historic resources such as battlefields;  The pace of future growth and where future growth will be directed so as to not strain community resources;  Anticipated changes in demographics and needs of the community;  Planning for a variety of housing types and availability for different income levels and life-stages (1st time homebuyers, retiree’s, millennials);  Connectivity and safety along County and State-maintained roadways as a priority for future investment; and  The County’s approach to growth management (when and where) . Based upon the work of all of the participants, the valuable input received, and the numerous forums for discussion, the 2030 2035 Comprehensive Plan was drafted in the its new formatupdated with feedback from each stakeholder group and the public and presented to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors during a joint meeting in August 2016 and subsequently through the public hearing process in the fall of 2016. The updated Plan, upon adoption, will continue to guide the County as it seeks to implement the County’s vision as expressed by the Board of Supervisors and through the future focus of the chapters of tThe Plan. Formatted: Font: Verdana, 10 pt Formatted: Bulleted + Level: 1 + Aligned at: 0.25" + Indent at: 0.5" Formatted: Font: Verdana, 10 pt Formatted: Font: Verdana, 10 pt Formatted: Font: Verdana, 10 pt Formatted: Font: Verdana, 10 pt, Superscript Formatted: Font: Verdana, 10 pt Formatted: Font: Verdana, 10 pt Formatted: Font: Calibri INTRODUCTION THE 2030 2035 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN iv CORE VALUES The Frederick County Board of Supervisors provided the framework for the 2030 2035 Comprehensive Plan. The Plan’s future focus, policies, and implementation strategies were crafted to reflect the Vision Statement and Core Values of the Board of Supervisors, approved on December 9, 2009. Board of Supervisors Vision Statement: “Insuring the quality of life of all Frederick County Citizens by preserving the past and planning for the future through sound fiscal management.” Board of Supervisors Core Values:  A government that is accountable and dedicated to providing responsible stewardship for county County funds and to insure the citizens receive the best services possible for the funds expended.  A government concerned with long range planning that protects our rural heritage and directs its future growth through planned infrastructure.  A government concerned with expanding commercial and industrial tax base in order to insure a viable and thriving economy.  A government that looks to the future and implements plans to insure that the quality of life for future generations is preserved.  A government that emphasizes a quality education through a cooperative effort with the school board.  A government that recognizes the importance of maintaining a highly trained public safety program to provide efficient services and protection to county citizens.  A government that promotes the spirit of cooperation with its regional local government partners and, in particular, the City of Winchester.  A government unit based on honesty, trust, integrity, and respect that understands the importance of clear communication and a willingness to listen. INTRODUCTION THE 2035 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN v INTRODUCTION THE 2030 2035 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN vi IMPLEMENTING THE PLAN Each of the chapters that make up the Plan have been structured to provide a clear focus for the future; where we want envision the community to be in 20302035, and policies to provide guidance on how to get there. In addition, identified methods of implementation have been drafted to guide the execution of the policies for each of the chapters of the Plan. The ultimate goal is to make the Plan implementable, and by extension, achieve the Board of Supervisor’s vision for the future of Frederick County. In determining the future focus for the chapters of the Plan, the respective Working GroupsBlue Ribbon Panel (stakeholder working group) evaluated the current conditions in their area of expertise, and then looked to the future; 20302035. The Working GroupsBlue Ribbon Panel articulated the potential community benefits that would result. Doing so ultimately helped the Working GroupsBlue Ribbon Panel craft and revise implementable policies. Working with community partners and a variety of key stakeholders in the creation of the Plan has resulted in a well crafted, insightful, and much improved Plan. The continued involvement of a variety of relevant community partners and keypartners, key stakeholders, and the public in the future will ensure the successful implementation of the Plan. The Area Plans, Appendix I of the 2030 2035 Comprehensive Plan, will be a primary implementation tool and will be instrumental to the future planning efforts of the County. Developed over the past couple of decades, the individual Area Plans have helped to guide the growth and development of areas of the County experiencing a variety of growth pressures. In the future, the Area Plans will be used to develop additional proactive and creative plans that will address the policies of the 2030 2035 Comprehensive Plan, meet anticipated growth demands, assure a sustainable viable community, and maintain a high quality of life for its citizens. SUPPORTING PLANNING DOCUMENTS In addition to the comprehensive plan, several other tools are available to Frederick County as it seeks to manage its growth and development and implement the 2030 2035 Comprehensive Plan. These tools for plan implementation include but are not limited to the Official Map, the Zoning INTRODUCTION THE 2035 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN vii Ordinance, Subdivision and Site Plan Regulations, and the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Frederick County will endeavor to utilize all of the planning tools available to it. As it does so, the County will continue to ensure that as new areas of urban uses are established in the Urban Areas, roads and public facilities of sufficient capacity should be provided to serve the new urban areas. In order for any proposed rezoning to be approved, the request shall be consistent with the updated 2030 2035 Comprehensive Plan. In addition, in order for any proposed rezoning to be approved, the applicants will be expected to contribute a reasonable portion of the costs of new or expanded infrastructure needed to serve the proposed development. Such contributions can be in the form of cash, dedicated land, or constructed improvements or in any other manner consistent with the Code of Virginia. Rezoning requests should be evaluated to determine their potential impacts on public facilities. Costs to the County should be estimated in terms of what impact the development, which could result from the proposed rezoning, would have on public facilities and infrastructure. Rezoning requests should not be approved unless the net impacts on public facilities are positive, or unless the negative impacts can be adequately addressed through proffered s orcontributions or some other means. A request for rezoning may also be turned down even though all fiscal impacts appear to be addressed. If there are other impacts which are not addressed by the rezoning application, or if the request does not conform to this plan, a similar method should be developed for determining the impacts of proposed developments on transportation systems and other public facilities. The Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) is the community's plan for public facilities. It provides a list of projects planned for five years and is updated each year as projects are completed and new projects added. The scheduling of projects needs to be coordinated with plans for development contained in the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. The Capital Improvements PlanCIP helps to guide development, to achieve the most efficient use of funds, and to maintain a stable financial program. The Comprehensive Plan may be used as a tool to aid in determining priorities among projects, for estimating required funding, and for scheduling projects. Adopted annually, the Capital Improvements Plan becomes part of the 2030 2035 Comprehensive Plan. Frederick County continues to be at the forefront in its utilization of the various planning toolsshould continue developing the tools necessary to carry its vision into the future as enabled by the Code of Virginia. INTRODUCTION THE 2030 2035 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN viii The Code of Virginia The Code of Virginia requires that the comprehensive Comprehensive plan Plan be updated every five years. The local planning Planning Ccommission is responsible for drafting and developing the plan, while the local governing body is required to adopt a comprehensive Comprehensive planPlan. The Code calls for the comprehensive plan to be made with the purpose of “guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development of the territory which will, in accordance with present and probable future needs and resources, best promote the health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity and general welfare of the inhabitants.” Frederick County meets this requirement of the Code of Virginia and, further, believes that the planning process should be a continuous and evolving effort. The 2030 2035 Comprehensive Plan may be revisited from time to time through the Comprehensive Policy Plan Amendment process, and as directed by the Board of Supervisors through the individual Area Plans or specific studies, in order to implement the changing needs of the County and to further address the Code of Virginia. This document contains policies which constitute Frederick County’s implementation of the requirements of the Code of Virginia. Frederick County will continue to meet, and strives to exceed, those requirements of the Code of Virginia that pertain to Urban Development Areas; 15.2-2223.1. The Frederick County Board of Supervisors has determined reaffirmed that the 2030 2035 Comprehensive Plan, and its supporting documents, accommodates growth in a manner consistent with the requirements for Urban Development Areas as described in the Code of Virginia. In addition, the transportation elements of the 2030 2035 Comprehensive Plan have been reviewed by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) in accordance with 15.2-2222.1.