HRAB 10-19-21 Meeting MinutesFrederick County Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB)
October 19, 2021
First Floor Conference Room of the County, Administrative Building
107 North Kent Street, Winchester, VA
Members Present: Crawford, Powers, Newcomb, Straub (via phone)
Members Absent: Oldham, Cantu, Meadows, Molden
Staff Present: Candice Perkins and Maral Kalbian
Agenda Items:
Call to order at 6:00 p.m.
Item 1: Discussion and approval of the minutes was deferred to the November 2021 meeting.
Item 2: Review of a Conditional Use Permit for the Homestead Farm Historic Wright-Barton Venue
– Special Events Facility.
The HRAB considered the above referenced Conditional Use Permit application during their meeting
on October 19, 2021. The HRAB reviewed information from the Virginia Department of Historic
Resources (VDHR) and information provided by the Applicant. This application seeks to operate an
event center on 303 acres of land located at 1454 Apple Pike Ridge Road in Winchester.
The Applicant noted that they plan on having spring and fall events, with approximately 100 -150
maximum guests per event. The site has approximately 70 parking spaces and they intend to bring in
mobile restroom facilities. The Applicant also plans to widen the entrance to the site on Apple Pie Ridge
Road.
After reviewing the provided information, the Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) recommended
approval of the Conditional Use Permit as presented. The HRAB did recommend that the Applicant
consider putting the site on the state register and consider applying for a historic plaque.
Item 3: Review of a Conditional Use Permit for the Homestead Farm Historic Wright-Barton Venue
– Special Events Facility.
The HRAB considered the above referenced Conditional Use Permit application during their meeting on
October 19, 2021. The HRAB reviewed information from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources
and information provided by the Applicant. This application seeks operate an office and storage facility
for the Southern States Agricultural Supply Cooperative adjacent to its existing facility at 5844 Valley Pike,
Stephens City.
During the HRAB’s review of the application, concern was expressed regarding the visual impact from the
historic property known as Sycamore Hill (Boyer, Carmel, House #034-1003) which is located on the eastern
side of Route 11, directly across from the subject property. After reviewing the information provided, the
Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) ultimately recommended approval of the rezoning with the
following comments:
• The Applicant should ensure that the visual impact to Sycamore Hill is minimized.
• Consideration for the relocation of the access road to the rear of the property.
• Installation of a vegetative buffer along Valley Pike, consisting of native species.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.