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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_06-18-86_Meeting_MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Held in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room in the Old Court House, 9 Court Square, Winchester, Virginia, on June 18, 1986 PRESENT: Frank H. Brumback, Chairman; James W. Golladay, Jr., Vice — Chairman; George L. Romine; Marjorie H. Copenhaver; Kenneth Y. Stiles; A. Lynn Myers; Carl M. McDonald; S. Blaine�Wilson; Manuel C. DeHaven; Robert W. Watkins, Secretary; Stephen M. Gyurisin, Advisory. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Brumback called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. MINUTES The first order of business was the consideration of the minutes of June 4, 1986. Upon motion made by Mr. Romine and seconded by Mr. Golladay, the minutes were unanimously approved as presented. BIMONTHLY REPORT Mr. Gyurisin informed the commissioners that a preliminary plat for Shenandoah Hills, Section 3, had been submitted. Mr. Gyurisin said that a preliminary plat for the overall subdivision had already been submitted and had been on record for some time. Ile explained that the developer originally proposed to plat this using the RP Zoning, but then later requested if it could fall under a nonconforming status (previous R -3 Code) because the preliminary plat on file for the first few sections had already been developed. Mr. Gyurisin said that the staff confirmed that this would fall under the nonconforming status and instructed the developer to proceed with the final plat stage. Mr. Gyurisin said that the final plat will be brought to the Planning Commission for approval at a later date. Mr. Gyurisin also informed the commissioners of a site plan submitted for Louis Foltz. He said that the developer would like to change the use of the building from warehouse to office and storage of classic cars, trading under the name of J &J Corvette Classics. Mr. Gyurisin explained that no additional access or parking is required and only changes to the interior of the building will be made. Chairman Brumback instructed the staff to administratively review and approve the site plan. COMMITTEE REPORTS 2242 - 2 - Sanitation Authori Mrs. Copenhaver, liaison to the Sanitation Authority, stated that the Sanitation Authority is conducting a feasibility study and it will probably be 1990 before they need to have additional water and sewer at Lakeside. Mrs. Copenhaver said that a tour was given of the industrial parks and sewage treatment plants in some of the developments. Potomac Edison Request to Extend 138kV Line Mr. Stiles said that Potomac Edison is in the process of extending a 138kV line from the Meadowbrooke Substation, south of Stephens; City, east to Double Toll Gate. He said that at this time, the power company is seeking acquisition of right— of-way for surveying only. Mr. Stiles said that there has been considerable interest expressed by the citizens in the area and consequently, he and Mr. Owings have tentatively scheduled a meeting with representatives of Potomac Edison and the property owners involved at Fairview Chapel on Route 641 on Tuesday, July 8, at 7 :30 p.m. comments have been included in the plan. SITE PLANS Site Plan #015 -86 of Regency Lake Estates for planned residential development of 169.47 acres with 641 mobile home units and 72 single — family traditional lots. Action — Approved Mr. Watkins said that because this project is divided into two uses -- Regency Lake Mobile Home Park and Regency Heights (single— family residential) - -the plan for the mobile home park is a final site plan while that portion showing the single — family development is a preliminary subdivision plat. Mr. Watkins said that due to the scale of this project, a master development plan was submitted and approved for the entire project, even though a master development plan is only required for the single — family portion. Mr. Watkins stated that the concerns of the Highway Department on the this project were: 1) details of the dam design; 2) the proposal to provide a second access; 3) drainage details and pavement design of the streets; 4) cross —over lanes, turning lanes, and acceleration lanes on Route 7; 5) traffic signals on Route 7. Mr. William H. Bushman, Resident Engineer with the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation, said that the developer and his engineer have been very cooperative in addressing the requirements of the Highway Department. Mr. Stiles asked Mr. Bushman if the speed limit on Route 7 would be reduced to 45 mph for this project. Mr. Bushman stated that a traffic study needs to be done, but he would keep the Commission informed. 2243 �n Mr. Charles Maddox, Engineer with G. W. Clifford & Associates, was present to represent the owner of this development. With regard to the stop light, Mr. Maddox said that the owner has agreed to install it when the Highway Department feels it is necessary. In answer to Mr. Stiles' question, Mr. Maddox said that he was in concurrence with all of the comments of the Highway Department, Sanitation Authority, and the requirements of the Fire Code. Chairman Brumback inquired on the steps necessary to insure that a traffic light would be installed when the Highway Department requires it. Mr. Gyurisin stated that a bond or letter of credit could be required during the subdivision stage of development. Mr. Gyurisin explained that the subdivision portion of the Code gives the County the jurisdiction to ask for performance bonds. Upon motion made by Mr. Stiles and seconded by Mr. DeHaven, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously approve the Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Regency Heights and the Final Site Plan for Regency Lake Mobile Home Park for presidential development on 169.47 acres at the end of Warner Lane, just east of the intersection of Route 7 and I -81 in the Stonewall Magisterial District. Final Master Development Plan #006 -86 of Country Club Pines Apartments for a multi- family apartment housing project on Williamson Road. Action - Approved Mr. Watkins stated that this proposal is for 65 two - bedroom apartments and 1 one - bedroom apartment in four structures on the site. He added that all review evaluations have been met. Mr. James Anderson, developer, and Mr. Bruce Edens, engineer, were present to represent this application. Mr. Anderson said that nearly 100% screening is already existing. Mr. Anderson said that more screening will be added if it is necessary, but they will have to wait until they know for certain the locations of the buildings. Upon motion made by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Mr. Romine, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously approve Final Master Development Plan #006 -86 of Country Club Pines Apartments for a multi- family apartment housing project on 5.62 acres located on Williamson Road in the Shawnee Magisterial District. Preliminary Master Development Plan /008 -86 of Brentwood Terrace for 114 single - family cluster lots. Action - Approved 2244 — 4 — Mr. Watkins said that the applicant has estimated that they will be disturbing 33.68% of the slopes over 15 %, however, the ordinance requires that no more 25% be disturbed. Mr. Watkins said that there will need to be some reorientation of the lots for the additional steep slope area, which amounts to less than one acre. Otherwise, this proposal meets the intent of the ordinance for a preliminary master development plan. Mr. Golladay noted that the Commission has had concerns) about single driveways extending to secondary roads. Mr. Golladay asked if this would be the case for these lots fronting on Valley Mill Road (Route 659). Mr. Gyurisin said that Valley Mill Road is not an arterial or collector road, therefore, requirements in the Residential Performance Section of the ordinance will have to be met, but the ordinance does not strictly prohibit driveways fronting on an exiting state — maintained road. Mr. Ronnie Ward and Mr. Randolph Larrick, co— owners and developers of Brentwood Terrace, were present. Also present was Mr. Bruce Edens, engineer. In response to the concerns of the driveways, Mr. Ward said that they have restricted the number of lots fronting on Route 659. Mr. Ward stated that all of the cut —de —sacs have right —of —ways to the open space and they plan to put in a culvert and grass walkway for access to the open space. Mr. Ward said that they have elected to have all the common area along Valley Mill Creek. Mr. Ward added that the types of recreational equipment installed will be decided on at a later date. Upon motion made by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Mr. Romine, BE IT RESOLVED, That the the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously approve Preliminary Master Development Plan #008 -86 of Brentwood Terrace to develop 114 single— family cluster lots on 35.981 acres located on the southern side of State Route 659 in the Shawnee Magisterial District. (Mr. Stiles was not present for this vote.) CUT —OFF TIME FOR SITE PLANS, SUBDIVISIONS, AND MASTER PLANS Mr. Watkins stated that with the heavy load of plans tolreview, the staff has had difficulty with late requests for inclusion on Planning Commission agendas. He said that with the agenda to be mailed on the Friday before the Commission meeting, the department has received complete plans submissions as late as Thursday or Friday, with the expectation on the part of the applicant that the plan would be on the agenda. Mr. Watkins said that it is sometimes difficult for the staff to prepare the agenda under these conditions. Mr. Watkins said that the staff is proposing that a cut —off time of two weeks prior to the Planning Commission meeting be established as the cut —off period. He added that the staff is also proposing that the applicant be responsible for insuring that comments on site plans, subdivisions, and master plans are received. Upon motion made by Mr. Romine and seconded by Mr. Wilson, 2245 — 5 — BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby approve the establishment of a cut —off time of two weeks prior to the Planning Commission meeting for submittal of all site plans, subdivisions, and master plans. The Commission does also approve the proposal of requiring the applicant to be responsible for insuring that comments on site plans, subdivisions, and master plans are received as part of that submittal. (Mr. Stiles was not present for this vote.) RESOLUTION HONORING VOLUNTEERS OF THE 1986 FREDERICK COUNTY GYPSY MOTH SUPPRESSION PROGRAM Jennifer Whitlock, Frederick County Gypsy Moth Program Coordinator, presented the names of the citizens who volunteered to assist in the gypsy moth suppression program. Upon motion made by Mr. McDonald and seconded by Mr. Golladay, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby honor: Rual Anderson, Scott Bean, Raymond Berthrong, Fred Burlingame, Jessie Brittain, Richard Cather, Fred Cooke, Gerald Crowell, Gary DeOms, Donna Dick, Carlton Dyke, Marynell Eyles, Kenneth Gentry, Lewis Gleason, Paul Harris, Robert Kaval, Jane Larrick, James Marquardt, Dean Naddeau, Albert Qualls, Frank Sherwood, Robert Sutton, Mary Jane Wyatt, Randolph Larrick, The Gainesboro Fire Company, and The Gainesboro Ruritan Club For service provided to the citizens of Frederick County, Virginia as volunteers for the 1986 Frederick County Gypsy Moth Suppression Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, This 18th day of June 1986, that the Frederick County Planning Commission wishes to express its thanks and appreciation to each of the volunteers and organizations. 1 0 :k"IZ k There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, 2246 PFankiu�c� man obert W. Watkins, Secretary 2246