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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_10-20-82_Meeting_MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Held in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room on October 20, 1982. PRESENT: Frank Brumback, Chairman; James Golladay, Vice - Chairman; Carl M. McDonald; George Romine; A. L. Myers; Kenneth Stiles; W. French Kirk ABSENT: Manuel DeHaven; M. Domenic Palumbo CALL TO ORDER ,Chairman Brumback called the meeting to order. The first order of business was the consideration of the minutes of October 6, 1982. There being no corrections, Mr. Golladay moved for approval. This was seconded by Mr. Kirk and passed unanimously. BIMONTHLY Mr. Gyurisin stated that all of the 19 lots belonging to Orpha G. Martin were approved for variance by the Board of Zoning Appeals on October 19, 1982. After a brief discussion on the number of building permits approved for zoning, Chairman Brumback accepted the Bimonthly and Monthly Reports as information only. SITE PLANS Site Plan Request #018 -82 of Frederick Homes, Inc., zoned B -3 (Industrial- Transition), for the construction of a mobile home sales office; storage of mobile and modular homes for sale; and off - street parking facilities in the Back Creek Magisterial District. ACTION - Approved Mr. Horne read the background information. In answer to Chairman Brumback's question, Mr. Horne stated that the site consists of slightly less than one acre. 1633 -2- Mr. Donald Fowler came forward and introduced himself to the Commission. Mr. Fowler stated that he leases this property from Frederick Homes. In answer to Mr. Romine's question, Mr. Fowler replied that this will be a sales operation. Mr. Golladay asked if all three mobile homes on the site were attached permanently to the ground. Mr. Fowler replied that they were temporarily attached to the ground so they can be sold within eight to twelve months. Mr. Kirk asked if a well was being drilled on the site. Mr. Fowler stated that it was. He also noted that even though city water runs across the road, the Highway Department may not grant them the right to cut through the pavement to extend the water line. In answer to Mr. Golladay's question, Mr. Horne replied that this site is located on the northern corner of the B -3 zone. There being no further discussion, Mr. Stiles moved to approve the site plan. This was seconded by Mr. Romine. BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby approve Site Plan Request #018 -82 of Frederick Homes, Inc., zoned B -3 (Industrial - Transition), to construct a mobile home sales office; storage of mobile and modular homes for sale; and off - street parking facilities in the Back Creek Magisterial District. The above resolution was unanimously passed. Site Plan Request #005 -82 of James Horton, zoned B -2 (Business - General) in the Back Creek Magisterial District. ACTION - Tabled until later in the meeting. Since the applicant had not yet arrived, Mr. Golladay moved to table the request. This was seconded by Mr. Stiles and passed unanimously. 1634 -3- Site Plan Request #020 -82 of T. G. Adams, zoned B -2 (Business - General), for the construction of 18 additional motel units and required parking facilities in the Back Creek Magisterial District. ACTION - Approved Mr. Horne read the background material. He stated that the additions will be to the southern end of the existing building. He also noted that there will be some additional paving for maneuvering and parking. Mr. T. G. Adams, owner of the Echo Village Motel, came forward and introduced himself to the Commission. In answer to Mr. Kirk's question, Mr. Adams stated that the addition will be two -story and lines up with the existing structure. Mr. Golladay asked what effects this addition would have on the sewage treatment plant. Mr. Adams replied that Mr. Sluder was consulted and enough capacity exists for these 18 additional units. However, if more units are added, upgrading would be necessary. Mr. Romine moved for approval and this was seconded by Mr. Kirk. BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby approve Site Plan #020 -82 of T. G. Adams, zoned B -2 (Business - General), for the construction of 18 additional motel units and required parking facilities in the Back Creek Magisterial District. The above resolution was passed unanimously. DISCUSSION OF REGIONAL WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY Mr. Stiles, liaison from the Board of Supervisors, stated that the Board approved of proceeding with the design phase of the Regional Waste Water Treatment Plant at the confluence of the Opequon and Abram's Creek. Mr. Stiles stated that the plant will be built, but 1635 -4- it will be five to six years before it is operational. He noted that this approval was a unanimous vote by the Board of Supervisors. DISCUSSION OF THE OAK HILL SUBDIVISION CASE Mr. Stiles stated that notification was received from the Virginia Supreme Court and they have refused to hear the appeal in the Oak Hill Subdivision Case. Mr. Stiles explained that this was the case brought against the County in which the Judge of the Circuit Court ruled in the County's favor. Mr. Stiles felt this was highly significant in that by letting Judge Woltz's decision stand, the Supreme Court has enhanced the powers of the local governing bodies over what they have been previously thought to be. He felt the Supreme Court had affirmed that if a subdivision request meets all of the requirements of the Code, yet there remains significant questions about the appropriateness of the subdivision, it is still within the bounds of the discretion of the Board to deny the request. Site Plan Request #005 -82 of James Horton, zoned B -2, (Business - General), for the installation of gas pumps, walkway, and additional pavement in the Back Creek Magisterial District. ACTION - Approved Mr. Horne stated that this request was an amendment to a previously approved site plan and he then proceeded to read the background information. He explained that due to the expansion of the business on this site, the staff felt the installation of a four foot walkway and striped, painted lines for a crosswalk should be added for safety. He also requested that the applicant add raised planted areas to direct traffic across the large paved area. 1636 -5- The Commission was concerned that the traffic flow would not be safe because of the many different areas on the site that the public would be attracted to. They were also concerned as to whether Mr. Horton had plans for any other activity on the site; considering that his other projects on this site were established one at a time. Mr. James Horton, owner of the property came forward and introduced himself to the Commission. Mr. Horton stated that possibly in the future he would put wholesale greenhouses on the back of the property and a miniature golf course in the front of the property. In answer to Mr. Horne's question, Mr. Horton stated that there will be two islands with four or five self - service pumps at each. He noted that there will be no canopies, but the islands will be lighted. Mir. Horton also explained that one of the islands will be maintained by Quarles Petroleum. Mr. Stiles next moved to approve the site plan with the stipulation that traffic control devices be provided at the area between the southern entrance and the gas pumps and that natural, vegetative screening be provided between Route 11 and the flea market. This motion was seconded by Mr. Romine. BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does herebv approve Site Plan #005 -82 of James Horton, zoned B -2, (Business - General). for the installation of qas pumps, a walkway, and additional pavement with the stipulation that traffic control devices at the area between the southern entrance and the gas pumps be installed and that natural, vegetative screening be added between Route 11 and the flea market. The above resolution passed unanimously. 1637 DISCUSSION OF NEW STATE HEALTH REGULATIONS BY HERBERT SLUDER Mr. Herbert Sluder, Sanitarian for the Frederick County Health Department, gave a presentation on the New State Health Regulations that are to go into effect on November 1, 1982. Mr. Sluder highlighted the new procedures that his department will be following, along with other changes that would effect the public. After a brief question and answer period, Mr. Sluder concluded his presentation. DISCUSSION ON DISTRIBUTION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN There ensued a discussion on the most effective way to inform interested members of the public on the final version of the policy package for the Comprehensive Plan. Chairman Brumback requested that the Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee review the alternatives and present a recommendation to the Commission. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE EXPANSION OF SHENANDOAH COLLEGE AND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Mr. Gyurisin stated that the staff had been contacted by Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music about the possible purchase of land east of Route 81 for the future expansion of the College campus. Mr. Gyurisin explained that this land is currently zoned R -2, which does not allow colleges as a permitted use. He stated that Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music would purchase the property only if they could be assured that they would be allowed to use the property for the college campus. The Commission informally approved of the expansion of the college on this property and felt that when the Commission and the Board of Supervisors begin redrafting the commercial sections of the ordinance, an actual zoning category 1638 -7- appropriate for college campuses could be instituted. Mr. Horne stated that he would bring this inquiry before the Board of Supervisors on October 27 to get their feelings. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Golladay moved for adjournment. This was seconded by Mr. Kirk and passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, J h T. P. Horne, Secretary a nk Brum!& , Chairman 1639