HRAB 12-17-02 Meeting AgendaMEMORANDUM
TO: Historic Resources Advisory Board
FROM: Rebecca Ragsdale, Planner I
RE: December Meeting Agenda
DATE: December 10, 2002
COUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
540/665-5651
FAX: 540/665-6395
The Frederick County Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) will be meeting on Tuesday,
December 17, 2002, at 7:30 p.m., in the Board of Supervisors' Executive Session Room in the
Frederick County Administration Building, 107 .North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia. The
HRAB will discuss the following items:
AGENDA
1. Review of North Stephenson, Inc. rezoning proposal, submitted by Evan Wyatt of
Greenway Engineering.
2. Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation presentation - Battlefield Clusters.
3. Review of Shen -Valley Lime Corporation rezoning proposal, submitted by Evan Wyatt of
Greenway Engineering.
4. Other.
Please contact this office if you will not be able to attend this meeting. Thank you.
PLEASE NOTE MEETING LOCATION.
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 Board Room. I would encourage committee members to park in the
county parking lot located behind the new addition (accessible off of Cameron Street).
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Attachments
107 North Kent Street • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
Item # 1
Review of North Stephenson Rezoning Proposal
The Historic Resources Advisory Board has been requested to review and provide comment on the
North Stephenson rezoning proposal, which has been submitted by Greenway Engineering. The
proposal seeks to rezone a portion of the 37.9 -acre parcel from RA (Rural Areas) for 6.45 acres of
commercial use. The property is located on Route 11 North/Martinsburg Pike east of the intersection
with Interstate 81.
The applicant confirms that one site included in the Rural Landmarks Survey may be impacted by
the proposed rezoning. Specifically, the Seven Oaks house (ID #34-1067) is located on the property,
south of the portion proposed for rezoning. This structure is listed as "potentially significant" in the
Rural Landmarks Survey.
The Study of Civil War Sites in the Shenandoah Valley published by the National Park Service
includes the North Stephenson property within the Second Battle of Winchester battlefield study area
and also the Third Battle of Winchester study area. The study indicates that the property is in an area
that has lost its integrity as a battlefield resource. The property is not located either within or
immediately adjacent to core battlefield area.
The applicant indicates that the Seven Oaks property will be well buffered from the proposed
commercial use by existing vegetation and zoning ordinance requirements.
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Frederick County
Department of Planning and Development
107 North Kent Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Attn: Eric R. Lawrence, Director
Re: Historic Resources Advisory Board Review — North Stephenson Inc., Rezoning
Dear Mr. Lawrence:
The purpose of this letter is to request inclusion on the Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB)
December 17, 2002 agenda to discuss the referenced rezoning proposal. North Stephenson Inc., is
proposing a rezoning of a portion of a 37.9 -acre parcel to establish approximately 6.45 -acres of heavy
commercial use in Frederick County. The Frederick County Rural Landmarks Survey identifies Seven
Oaks (34-1067) as a potentially significant structure on the 37.9 -acre parcel.
The Seven Oaks house is currently used for residential purposes. North Stephenson, Inc., proposes to
continue this use following the rezoning of the 6.45 -acre portion of this site. The southern boundary line
for the proposed rezoning is located approximately 200 feet from the potentially significant structure. The
Seven Oaks house is surrounded by mature trees and other vegetation, which coupled with the required
buffer and screening of the heavy commercial acreage, will mitigate impacts to this structure. It should be
noted that the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) preliminary plans for Interstate 81 widening
identify right-of-way needs that will significantly impact Seven Oaks. The applicant will provide for the
Interstate 81 right-of-way as a condition of the rezoning, and is amenable to allowing for Seven Oaks to be
inventoried and cataloged should this improvement impact the structure.
Please find attached a map and orthophotography identifying the potentially significant structure, as well as
information obtained from the Department of Historic Resources pertaining to the identified site. Please
forward this information to the HRAB for their review and comment.
Sincerely,
Greenway Engineering
Evan Ayatt, AICP
Ce: Ed Rudolph, North Stephenson, Inc.
Engineers Surveyors
Telephone 540-662-41.85 FAX 540-722-9528
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Item # 2
Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation (SVBF) Presentation
The SVBF will be presenting information regarding a battlefield cluster study that the organization
has completed. The presentation will provide information on what core battlefield parcels have been
determined viable for preservation efforts.
Item # 3
Review of Shen -Valley Lime Corporation Rezoning Proposal
The Historic Resources Advisory Board has been requested to review and provide comment on the
Shen -Valley Lime Corporation rezoning proposal, which has been submitted by Greenway
Engineering. The proposal seeks to rezone approximately 215 acres from EM (Extractive
Manufacturing) for use as an industrial park. The property is located south of Stephens City on the
west side of Valley Pike, north of Family Drive in the Back Creek Magisterial District.
The applicant confirms that three sites included in the Rural Landmarks Survey are proximate to the
proposed industrial park. Specifically, LaGrange (ID #34-69), Dalke's Theater/Family Drive -In
(ID #34-300) and Sycamore Hill (34-1003) are located east and south of the property. (Please see
attached exhibit provided by the applicant.) It is noted that LaGrange and Sycamore Hill are
included on the survey's list of "potentially significant" properties. The Family Drive -In has been
determined eligible for listing on the State and National Register of Historic Places.
The Study of Civil War Sites in the Shenandoah Valley published by the National Park Service does
not include the property within any battlefield study areas.
The applicant is proposing to develop a buffer with screening along the Shen -Valley Lime
Corporation's boundary with the Family Drive -In. The applicant proposes to require developed sites
within the proposed industrial park located within 300 feet of the Family Drive -In to utilize
downcast lighting to prevent glare onto the adjoining property.
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GREEMWAY ENGINEERING,
151 Windy Hill lane
Winchester, Virginia 22602
Founded in 1971
December 2, 2002
Frederick County
Department of Planning and Development
107 North Kent Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Attn: Eric R. Lawrence, Director
Re: Historic Resources Advisory Board Review — Shen -Valley Lime Corporation Rezoning
Dear Mr. Lawrence:
The purpose of this letter is to request inclusion on the Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB)
December 17, 2002 agenda to discuss the referenced rezoning proposal. Shen -Valley Lime Corporation is
proposing a rezoning of five parcels totaling 215 acres to create a new industrial park with railroad access
in Frederick County. The Frederick County Rural Landmarks Survey identifies three potentially significant
sites within the proximity of this acreage. These sites are identified as 34-69 LaGrange, 34-300 Dalke's
Theatre (Family Drive -In) and 34-1003 Sycamore Hill.
The identified sites are located on the east and west side of Valley Pike (Route 11 South) with the
LaGrange and Dalke's Family Drive -In sites adjoining the Shen -Valley Lime Corporation parcels. The
developed area of the Dalke's Family Drive -In site is located closest to the parcels proposed for rezoning,
sharing a property boundary line of approximately 285 feet, while the LaGrange house is located
approximately 1,950 feet (0.4 miles) from the Shen -Valley Lime Corporation property. The Sycamore Hill
site is located approximately 1,600 feet (0.3 miles) southeast of the location of the proposed entrance to
new industrial park.
It is the applicant's intention to submit a conditional zoning application to Frederick County for the new
industrial park. The applicant will propose to develop a buffer with screening along the 285 -feet of shared
boundary with the Dalke's Family Drive -In that will be consistent with the buffer and screening that is
developed to protect the houses just to the north of the theatre. Furthermore, the applicant will propose to
require any industrial site that is developed within 300 feet of the Dalke's Family Drive -In to utilize
downcast box lighting fixtures that are shielded so that lighting does not impact the adjoining property.
The applicant believes that the distances between LaGrange and Sycamore Hill and the new industrial park
are adequate to protect these potentially significant sites.
Please fmd attached a map and orthophotography identifying the potentially significant sites, digital images
depicting the relationship between the adjoining properties and information obtaining from the Department
of Historic Resources pertaining to each identified site. Please forward this information to the HRAB for
their review and comment.
Sincerely,
Greenway Engineering
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View from LaGrange looking west towards Shen -Valley Lime Corporation property.
Field area provides approximately 1,950 feet of distance between LaGrange House and
adjoining Shen -Valley Lime Corporation property.
View from Dalke's Family Drive -In looking northwest towards Shen -Valley Lime
Corporation property.
Mature trees in upper right of photograph are located in the area in which Dalke's Family
Drive -In and Shen -Valley Lime Corporation properties adjoin for approximately 285
feet.
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