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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_01-16-75_Meeting_Minutesa 0 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Held in the Board of Supervisors Room, January 16, 1975 PRESENT: Keith Williams, Chairman; Elmer Venskoske; Manuel DeHaven; Maurice Perry; Langdon Gordon; J. William Riley, III; H. Ronald Berg; and J. 0. Renalds, III. ABSENT Richard Madigan; James W. Golladay, Sr.; R. Wesley Williams; and Clinton Ritter, Jr. CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the Meeting to Order and announced that • the first order of business was to discuss the planning and future use of properties bounded by Routes 50 East, 522 South, the Winchester Airport and Carpers Valley Country Club. Mr. R. Berg explained to the Members that the Board of Supervisors had referred the five (5) acre rezoning of Francis P. Lages back to the Commission for further study. He stated that the neighbors were concerned about how the rezoning would affect the area and had proposed two (2) alternative design ideas for the use of the property in this area. Mr. Berg stated that one of the plans called for an interior access into the property which would contain single - family homes, apartments and professional offices. The second proposal called for more houses and high density living. Mr. Berg stated further that the properties involved included the Strosnider 0 property, the Lages property and the Garber property. C /D • Mr. Francis P. Lages appeared before the Commission. He stated that ther was no use trying to develop his land until water and sewer was extended to include his property. He added that Mr. Joseph Schroth had come to him for property in order to build a car dealership in the area. Mr. Berg showed the two (2) 60 foot rights -of -way which Mr. Lages had proposed to the Members in relation to the cross -over onto Route 50. He went on to explain that the neighbors had pro- posed a right -of -way at the cross -over. Mr. Guy Strosnider appeared before the Commission. He stated that in his opinion that it would be an advantage to the community to have a modern garage in the area. He went on to explain the exact location of his property to the Members. • Mr. Gordon asked Mr. Lages if he had a long range plan for his land in the rear. Mr. Lages stated that he would not plan anything until water and sewer reached the area in question. Mr. Garber appeared before the Commission and stated that the proposed interior access road on proposal one went through his property. He went on to state that as far as he was concerned, this road should not go through his property as he was opposed to it. Mr. Shirley Carter appeared before the Commission and ex- plained the reason for the location of the proposed interior access road. Mr. Garber stated that if the access road should go through his property or on his property line, then that would not leave • enough land for development of any kind. Page 2 �r • Mr. Louis H. Foltz appeared before the Commission and stated that there was already housing development next to the air- port. He added that in his opinion that it would not be in good planning with the county to add more homes. Mr. Foltz further stated that it might be a good idea to have office buildings in this area due to the noise factor. Mr. Berg stated that if the land of Francis P. Lages is re- zoned for the proposed car dealership, then the access road to the property would not be at the cross -over on Route 50. Mr. Schroth stated that if the access road was moved so that it would be adjacent to the cross -over on Route 50, then he would request Mr. Lages to let him purchase another five (5) acre tract which would front on Route 50 and withdraw his present applica- • tion for rezoning. The Chairman stated that the planning of this area is to be referred to the Planning and Development Committee. He added that Mr. Perry and Mr. Gordon would also serve on this Committee for added imput. The Chairman further stated that it would be impossible for the Planning Commission to make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors at this time. Mr. Joseph Schroth stated that he would formally withdraw his application for rezoning of the Francis P. Lages land located off of Route 50 East and would resubmit a new application for consideration. ZONING ROUTE 11 NORTH • The Chairman stated that the next order of business was to discuss the zoning of properties along Route 11 North from the City Limits of Winchester to Frederick Block Company. He stated that Page 3 En /..3- • Supervisor Dennis T. Cole had asked the Commission to review the resi- dential zoning along Route 11 North. Mr. Berg stated that there were several businesses in the residential zone which should be considered for zoning change. He stated that the Gulf Oil Company was currently zoned M -2; Weber's Nursery was zoned A -2; with Tastee Freeze, Davenport Insulation, Frederick Block Company, the Checker Station, and four houses were currently zoned residential. Mr. Berg stated that Frederick Block and Davenport Insulation were M -1 uses and that Tastee Freeze was either a B -1 or B -2 use. He added that the Checker Station was either B -1 or B -2. Mr. Gordon suggested that this area be considered when the Land Use Maps were adopted. • The Chairman instructed Mr. Berg, Secretary to the Commission, to write a letter to Mr. Cole stating that for several of the com- mercial and industrial uses, zone'changes would be appropriate. He added that Mr. Berg was to inform Mr. Cole that this area would again be reviewed pending adoption of the County's Land Use Plan. TRUCKS IN SUBDIVISIONS The Chairman stated that the next order of business was to discuss an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to regulate the parking of trucks in subdivisions. Mr. Berg stated that there were several residents who parked their business trucks in subdivisions. He added that there has been a request from numerous residents in these subdivisions to enact an • ordinance which would prohibit the parking of trucks. Following a short discussion about the safety factors of Page 4 13 • parking trucks in subdivisions, it was decided that Mr. Berg would draft an ordinance and submit it to the Commission for their consid- eration at the next Work Session. REQUEST EVERETT G. EMERSON is • The Chairman stated that the next order of business was a request from Mr. Everett G. Emerson to operate a historic blacksmith shop and general store to be located at the corner of new Route 522 North and old Route 522 North, just South of the railroad crossing and fire house. He stated that this request was for advisement only. Mr. Berg explained that Mr. Emerson was proposing to pur- chase Lot ,1495 and part of lot #1496 which would total approximately 0.3983 acres in all. He stated that this acreage would not comply with the Subdivision Ordinance and that a Variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals would be needed in order to bring the two (2) existing structures on the property in question in complaince with the M -1 zoning area regulations. Mr. Berg added that Mr. Emerson planned to use portable modern out houses which would not meet the Health Department's standards. Mr. Berg went on to state that there was no access from the new Route 522 to the back of the properties. He added that the land would have to be rezoned from A -1 to M -1 to make the proposed uses conforming under Section 12 -1 -3. BLACKSMITH SHOP, WELDING OR MACHINE SHOP. tank. Mr. DeHaven asked if the lot would be big enough for a septic Mr. Berg stated that it would not. A representative for Mr..Emerson stated that he was just trying Page 5 • to get the Commission's opinion on this matter, that no definite plans had been made. The Commission stated that Mr. Emerson's request was a good one, but that it might be better to locate the blacksmith shop and general store in another area other than the one proposed. It was further stated that Mr. Emerson should obtain at least two (2) or three (3) acres for this proposed use. A -95 REVIEW The Chairman stated that the next order of business was a request from the Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission concerning two (2) A -95 Reviews. He stated that the first review concerned Water Distribution Facilities for the Sunnyside and Greenwood Heights • Subdivisions and Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Facilities for the Freetown area. Mr. Berg stated that the County is submitting a pre- applica- tion under the Housing and Community Development Program requesting one - hundred (100) percent funding to supply water to Sunnyside and Greenwood Heights and to supply water and sewer to the Freetown area. He went on to explain that the Freetown area was East of Plymn Owen Estates in Stephens City. The Commission stated that they were in favor of this request. The Chairman stated that the second A -95 Review concerned the study for design of the Frederick - Winchester Regional Authority's Lines and Treatment Plant at a cost of $124,000. The Commission stated that they were in favor of this request. • AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE Page 6 • The Chairman stated that the County Administrator had sent him a letter requesting the Commission to draft an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to permit auction houses, flea markets, farm pro- duce markets and related activities in some zoning category. Following a short discussion, it was decided that Mr. Berg would draft an amendment to the Ordinance for review by the Commission. It was further decided that Mr. Berg should check with the Commissioner of Revenue, Esten Rudolph, as to what type of stipulations he has in regards to these proposed uses. VIRGINIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY The Chairman stated that he had received a letter from the Virginia Housing Development Authority requesting the Planning • Commission to participate in the review and comment process for pro- viding low and moderate income families increased housing oppor- tunities. The Commission decided that more information was needed be- fore participating in this review process. Mr. Berg was instructed to write a letter to Mr. Robert P. Sangster requesting additional information for the Members. JOINT MEETING SCHEDULED Mr. Bera stated that a Joint Work Session has been tentatively scheduled between the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission for February 12, 1975 from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. in order for the Com- mission to present the final draft of the proposed Land Use Plan to the Board. Following a short discussion, it was decided that the date and time for the meeting was acceptable to the Commission Members. Page 7 s,, • THERE BEING NOTHING FURTHER TO COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. Respectfully submitted, H. Ronald Berg, Secretary Keith Wil%liams, Chairman •- •