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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 09-21-94 Meeting AgendaAGENDA FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION The Old Frederick County Courthouse Winchester, Virginia September 21, 1994 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER TAB 1) Meeting Minutes of August 3, 1994 ............................ A 2) Bimonthly Report ....................................... B 3) Committee Reports ....................................... C 4) Citizen Comments .................... ....... o .......... D 5) Discussion concerning the extension of sewer outside the sewer and water service area requested by Arthur H. Fulton. (Kris C. Tierney) ................... E 6) Discussion; proposed M-1 rezoning along Route 50 West for D.K. Erectors. (Kris C. Tierney) ...................... ................. F 7) Discussion of proposed modification of Eastern Road Plan Kris C. Tierney .... G 8) Memo from W. Wayne Miller, regarding the annual Planning Commission Retreat. (W. Wayne Miller) ...................................... H MISCELLANEOUS 9) Other ....... ......... MEETING MINUTES OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Held in the Board Room of the Old Frederick County Court House in Winchester, Virginia on August 3, 1994. PRESENT: Planning Commissioners present were: James W. Golladay, Jr., Chairman; Marjorie H. Copenhaver, Back Creek District; Terry Stone, Gainesboro District; John H. Light, Stonewall District; S. Blaine Wilson, Shawnee District; Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.; Stonewall District; Robert A. Morris, Shawnee District; Richard C. Shickle, Gainesboro District; Roger L. Thomas, Opequon District; George L. Romine, Citizen at Large; and Robert M. Sager, Board Liaison. ABSENT: John R. Marker, Vice Chairman/Back Creek District; and Vincent DiBenedetto, Winchester City Liaison. Planning Staff present were: Robert Wayne Miller, Zoning Administrator Director. CALL TO ORDER W. Watkins, Director and Secretary; W. ; and Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Planning Chairman Golladay called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. BIMONTHLY REPORT Mr. Miller said that the First Bank of Strasburg previously submitted a site plan for a sign and automatic teller machine at the corner of Shawnee Drive and Valley Pike. Mr. Miller said that the staff is requesting that they be allowed to administratively approve this plan. Motion was made by Mr. Romine, seconded by Mr. Thomas, and unanimously passed to allow the staff to proceed with administrative review and approval. COMMITTEE REPOR T S Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee -- 7/11/94 Mtg. 2 Mrs. Copenhaver reported that the Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee discussed the draft for the changes in the Comprehensive Plan that pertain to the corridor studies, Routes 7, 50, and 11. She said that two public meetings are scheduled for September 12 at Senseny Road Elementary School and September 19 at Robert E. Aylor Middle School. Both meetings will begin at 7:30 p.m. Development Review & Regulations Subcommittee (DR&RS) - 7/26/94 Mt Mr. Thomas reported that the DR&RS discussed landscaping requirements for entranceways into the City based on the Economic Development Committee's Corridor Appearance Task Force recommendations. Mr. Thomas said that the Subcommittee also reviewed the new state farming regulations and how the County's ordinance will have to be amended to meet those state regulations. Sanitation Authority___ 7/20/94_Mtg` Mrs. Copenhaver reported that the expansion of the Parkins Mill Sewage Treatment Plant has begun. She also noted that the Stephens City water tower was supposed to have gone on line July 26. Transportation Committee - 8/1/94 Mt . Mr. Thomas reported that a presentation was given to the Transportation Committee bike paths and designated bikeways. Mr. Thomas said that the presentation pointed out that the County needs to have a coordinated transportation plan, not only for bike paths, but for pedestrians and motorized vehicles. He said that a pedestrian plan is still needed for the County. Chairman Golladay said that VDOT will have most of the incidental construction items that are on the Six Year Secondary Road Improvement Plan in this year's budget for construction. Chairman Golladay requested that Commissioners contact the staff with any additional incidental construction items that need to be added to the plan. SUBDIVISIONS Subdivision Application #004-94 of Woodside to establish 66 lots for single-family 3 detached housing. This property is identified with PIN 86-A--20 and is located west and adjacent to Route 641, approximately 0.25 miles south of the intersection of Route 277 and Route 641, behind the Jamesway Shopping Center in the Opequon District. Action - Approved Mr. Miller said that the proposed subdivision conforms with the approved MDP with two exceptions. He said the plan shows Barkwood Drive being "stubbed off" where it joins the Stowe property and utilizing a "Y" turnaround. He said that VDOT will not permit this and the applicant is in the process of revising the plan. Mr. Miller said the other exception is that Driftwood Drive is the only street on the plan that indicates a sidewalk along the street. Mr. Miller said that the zoning ordinance requires sidewalks on both sides of all streets in subdivisions containing lots of 15,000 square feet or less. Mr. Ronald Mislowski, with G. W. Clifford & Associates, was representing this application. The Commissioners were in agreement that sidewalks were needed on both sides of all the streets within this subdivision to provide a place for adults and children to walk. Due to the close proximity of a shopping center, they felt this subdivision would have considerable pedestrian traffic. The Commission commented on the fact that VDOT was requiring a 5' width on the sidewalks rather than 4'. The staff noted that this was due to a decreased angle on the entrance ramps and A.D.A. requirements. The Commission discussed access to the Meadows on the west side of Driftwood. Staff noted that a subdivision would be needed to establish and dedicate the road. Mr. Mislowski described the design for the temporary turn -around on Barkwood. Mr. Mislowski said_ this was a typical temporary turn -around with a 40' radius for emergency vehicles. He said an easement is in place until the road is extended. Mr. Sager stated for the record his concern about the traffic situation on Route 641. Mr. Sager stated his dismay that no relief had yet been provided for vehicles coming northbound to make a left turn into this subdivision. He said that the traffic light is overtaxed, Route 277 is overtaxed and the people in Ridgefield and the Meadows subdivisions have difficulty getting in and out of their subdivisions. Mr. Sager questioned why the roadway could not be expanded just enough to provide a left turn lane northbound so that traffic may pass and not rear -end another vehicle. In summary, the Commissioners were pleased with the overall design of the subdivision, however, they felt that sidewalks were needed on both sides of all streets within the subdivision to handle pedestrian traffic. They also felt that all of VDOTs requirements needed 4 to be met, and in particular, those regarding sidewalk widths and temporary turn-arounds. Upon motion made by Mr. Thomas and seconded by Mr. Light, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby approve Subdivision Application #004-94 of Woodside for 66 lots for single-family detached housing contingent on sidewalks being added to both sides of all streets and that all staff and review agency comments are adequately addressed prior to final administrative approval and recordation. The vote was as follows: YES (to approve): Stone, Light, Copenhaver, Wilson, Romine, Thomas, DeHaven, Shickle NO: Morris ABSTAIN: Golladay MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLANS Preliminary Master Development Plan #004-94 of Star Fort to establish 163 single-family detached homes_ This property is identified with PIN 54-A-1 and is located adjacent and south of Lauck Drive (Rt_ 832) and adjacent and east of Route 522 North, in the Gainesboro District. Action - Recommendation of Approval Mr. John H. Foote, Attorney for the developer, and Mr. Charles W. Maddox, Jr., design engineer, were representing the applicants, Mr. George Glaize and Mr. Carlin Smith. Mr. Foote said that the deed that granted the Star Fort property to Middlesex Artillery Fleets Battery, Inc. required that Star Fort be maintained perpetually as open space and as a historic preservation site. Mr. Foote said that the MDP presented is for the residential development that surrounds the Star Fort site. He said that resources to maintain the site currently do not exist and they are proposing a "per lot assessment" to each residential lot for the operation of Star Fort. He said that this will be public money subject to public scrutiny. Mr. Foote said that this will be a funding mechanism for the operation and maintenance of Star Fort, however, the property owners would not be liable for maintenance or accidents occurring on the Star Fort site. Mr. Foote also noted that the applicant will provide public access to the fort and they will provide buffering from the surrounding residential development. Mr. Maddox said that their intent is to protect Star Fort's vista to Winchester and to properly buffer adjacent uses in order to give the visitor to Star Fort a "re-creation" experience. Mr. Maddox showed slides of the Star Fort site and surrounding uses; he indicated 5 the general location of the main entrance onto Route 522; he discussed the stormwater management plan, which consisted of road side ditches, culverts; and surface flow; he explained the circular loop road and the bikeway/pathway which are planned through the residential development; he also addressed the commercial area proposed along Route 522. The Commission was concerned about the applicant's stormwater management plan because of the history of drainage problems in this general area. They were also concerned about whether noise coming from Shockey Brothers, Inc. would impact the site. Mr. Foote stated that they were prepared to put notes on individual property deeds warning people of the existence of surrounding industrial development and of the probability that Shockeys may expand their operations in the future. The Commission discussed areas of the site that needed to be buffered. They felt that the Star Fort site needed to be buffered from surrounding residential development and that the residential development needed buffered from the proposed commercial areas and surrounding industrial uses. Parking and bike trails were also discussed. It was noted that VDOT did not want an access to Lauck Drive (Rt. 832); however, the staff and applicant felt that a second access was necessary, especially for emergency vehicles. Commissioners felt that Lauck Drive would become a much busier street. They felt that if Lauck Drive was "de-emphasized" and a fully functioning main entrance was placed at Rt. 522, that the majority of traffic would choose that route. Mr. Tierney presented the background material and agency review comments. Mr. Tierney said that a letter was submitted by Mr. J. Donald Shockey, Jr. on behalf of Shockey Bros., Inc. stating for the record their intention to expand their facility in the future. Mr. Tierney brought the Commission's attention to the issue of dedicating property, not owned by the applicant, for open space and the precedent it may set. He said that if the owners of the fort were a party to the application, then the acreage could be considered a part of the plan. Chairman Golladay called for public comment and the following persons came forward: Mr. Robert Rhodes, the President of Fleets Virginia Battery Middlesex Artillery, the owners of Star Fort, was present to speak in favor of the proposed master development plan. Mr. Rhodes stated that when the fort property was downzoned by the Board of Supervisors, they approved the fort as open space for future development. He said the deed of gift obtained by Middlesex Artillery for the original three acres stated the land was open space and was accepted as an agreement between Middlesex Artillery and the giftees that this would remain as open space. In 1981, an additional four acres was gifted under the same conditions. Mr. Rhodes felt the proposed development plan was Middlesex Artillery's opportunity to do something positive with Star Fort. He felt the fort would be more meaningful 31 if it was partially reconstructed with a museum in the commercial area, which was their long term goal. Mr. Rhodes said that the Middlesex group has been working with the developer for the last 12 years and they are very much in favor of what the developer is proposing. Mr. Kenneth Y. Stiles, former member of the Planning Commission and former Board of Supervisors Chairman, also gave the Commission some historical background concerning the Star Fort site. Mr. Stiles said that the fort was zoned R6 in the early 1960s for a high-density townhouse/apartment development. He said that about 10 acres of the R6 was down zoned with the Comprehensive down zoning in 1980. He said that the Board accepted that when Mr. Smith donated the property to Mr. Rhodes' group that this would be part of the open space required for any development there. Mr. Stiles felt that with regard to the Rt. 832 access, he understood the problems the neighbors would have, but as a practical matter, he felt the bulk of the traffic would use the Route 522 entrance. He felt that Rt. 832 was in good condition and it was policy for every subdivision to have two access points. Mr. Stiles also stated that Mr. Rhodes has struggled with Star Fort since 1980 with no outside assistance. Mr. Stiles felt this situation would benefit Star Fort and he felt the County should support it. Mr. George Glossner, resident on the west side of Lauck Drive, was concerned about water runoff from the development creating drainage problems on his property. He also requested that the Commission accept VDOT's recommendation not to have an access on Lauck Drive. Mrs. Susan Mallozzi, resident on Lauck Drive, was also opposed to having an access to Lauck Drive. She said that Lauck Drive is now a low traffic street and children play on the street. Mrs. Mallozzi was also concerned about getting cracks in her home if the developer needed to blast to put roads in. Mr. Robert Watkins, Frederick County Planning Director and staff support to the Winchester -Frederick County Battlefield Task Force, said that the Task Force is very much in support of the developer's proposal in terms of historic preservation. Mr. Watkins said that all of the historic preservation groups are represented on the Task Force. He said that they have reviewed this MDP and there is no dissent among them. Mr. Watkins said that the members of the Task Force feel this is a positive way to address the issues of Star Fort and is a way to preserve the historic site without using County funds. At this time, a motion was made by Mrs. Copenhaver, seconded by Mr. Wilson, and unanimously passed to make the letter from J. Donald Shockey, Jr., of Shockey Bros, Inc., a part of the official record. The Commission requested some assurance from the applicant that there would not be problems from the residential development with noise that may be generated by the existing surrounding industry; that the applicant work with the staff to provide a road connection 7 to Lauck Drive; that the applicant work with the staff towards. a satisfactory resolution of the open space issue; that it be made clear that individual lot owners would not be liable for maintenance or any accidents occurring at the Fort property. Upon motion made by Mr. Shickle and seconded by Mr. DeHaven, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously recommend approval of Preliminary Master Development Plan #004-94 of Star Fort to establish 163 single-family detached homes contingent upon the staff and the applicant working out an agreeable road connection to Lauck Drive and upon satisfactory resolution of the open space issue, the provision of required buffers, and compliance with all other staff and review agency comments. Discussion regarding a rezoning request by Frank M. Funk to down zone from RP (Residential Performance) to RA (Rural Areas) to establish lots for placement of mobile homes. This property is located on the west side of Route 647 in the Opequon District. Mr. Tierney said that Mr. Funk is considering applying for the rezoning of two small lots, fronting on the west side of Route 647, from RP to RA. Mr. Tierney said that the purpose for the rezoning would permit Mr. Funk to allow two of his grandchildren to place mobile homes on the lots. Mr. Tierney said that mobile homes are not permitted under the present RP zoning. The Commission felt there were some potential problems with allowing a small piece of RA zoning in the midst of an urban/ residential area. They felt there would be potential conflicts in terms of non -compatibility of uses and were not generally in favor of the request. Mr. Funk was not present. Discussion regarding a proposed rezoning of 16 acres (the Wierman property) from RA (Rural Areas) to RP (Residential Performance) for general development. This property is located west of Mill Race Estates in the Stonewall District. Mr. Ron Mislowski, P.E. with G. W. Clifford & Associates, gave the Commission a preliminary presentation on a proposed rezoning of 17.6 acres, on the north side of Valley Mill Road (Rt. 659), just west of Mill Race Estates, from RA (Rural Area, to RP (Residential Performance). Mr. Mislowski said that there will be some land transfers taking place between the Wierman property and the adjacent Racey property to make up the 17.6 acres. Mr. Mislowski said that they plan to connect to Millrace Drive for access. He said that they are proposing 28 lots consisting of 17,000 square feet minimum per lot. The Commissioners were concerned about the impacts to traffic and services in that area. Mr. Watkins stated that this area was in the Urban Development Area of the Comprehensive Plan, however, impacts would have to be mitigated in some way. Mr. Watkins said that the proffer system may be able to address the impacts and he also suggested that a full- scale traffic study be done. Mr. Richard Pifer, one of the partners for this project, said that the large lots, low density they are proposing would minimize the number of trips going through Millrace Estates. He said that they intentionally did not connect to Valley Mill Road because of the high volume traffic and condition of that road. No action was needed by the Commission at this time. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 10:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robert W. Watkins, Secretary James W. Golladay, Jr., Chairman M E M O R A N D U M TO: Frederick County Planning Commission FROM: Robert W. Watkins, Secretary SUBJECT: Bimonthly Report DATE: September 9, 1994 (1) Rezonin s Pending: dates are submittal dates C. L. Robinson 3/30/94 BkCk RA to B3 Brown Lovett, Jr. 05/06/94 Ston RA to M1 (2) Rezonin s A roved: dates are BOS meeting dates Burger Busters 08/10/94 Ston M1 to B2 (3) Rezonin s Denied: dates are BOS meeting dates None (4) Conditional Use Permits Pending: dates are submittal dates Mark E. Lowery C.J. Funk Anita Farmer 07/13/94 Gaines 8/26/94 Gaines 9/9/94 Shawnee Public Garage w/o body repair Fabrication Shop Golf Course (5) Conditional Use Permits A roved: dates are approval dates None (6) Site Plans Pending: dates are submittal dates Wheatlands Wastewater Fac. 9/12/89 Opeq Trmt.facil Grace Brethren Church 6/08/90 Shaw Church Flex Tech 10/25/90 Ston Lgt. Industrial Lake Centre 05/15/91 Shaw Townhouses Red Star Express Lines 05/24/91 Ston Whse. Addition 84 Lumber 01/26/94 Ston Storage Addition Shenandoah Gas Co. 04/12/94 Shaw Offices Carlisle & Anderson 07/25/94 Ston Office use, storage, repair, sales & service Rosedale Baptist Church 8/18/94 BkCk Assembly Hall 2 (7) Site Plans Approved: (dates are approval dates) None (8) Subdivisions Pending: (dates are submittal dates) Briarwood Est. 01/04/94 Stonewall (9) Subdivisions Pending Final Admin. Approval: (P/C or BOS approval dates Abrams Point, Phase I 06/13/90 Shawnee Lake Centre 06/19/91 Shawnee Fredericktowne Est., Sec 8 & 9 10/06/93 Opequon Garber 09/07/94 Shawnee Holtzman 09/07/94 Stonewall (10) PMDP Pending: (dates are submittal dates) Fieldstone Heights 04/25/94 Stonewall Star Fort 07/11/94 Gainesboro Garber 07/21/94 Shawnee (11) FMDP Pendinq Administrative Approval:_Ldates are BOS approval dates Battlefield Partnership 04/08/92 Back Creek James R. Wilkins III 04/14/93 Shawnee Lake Front Apartments 06/08/94 Shawnee (12) FMDP Administ. Approved dates are admin. approval dates None (13) Board of Zoning Appeals Applications Pending:(submit. dates) Administrative appeal (Michael Roberts) 07/18/94 Back Creek Donald Jobe 08/10/94 Stonewall Sherando Village LLC Lot 4 08/26/94 Opequon Sherando Village LLC Lot 3 08/26/94 Opequon (14) BZA Applications Approved: (approval dates) None (15) BZA Applications Denied: None (16) PLANS RECD. FOR REVIEW FROM CITY OF WINCHESTER None 1E. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - ACTIVITY REPORT #64 (August 15-31 1. Corridor Planning Kris Tierney met with Bill Hanlin, Editor of the Frederick County Edition, to discuss the upcoming corridor study public meetings. The story and announcement of the meetings should appear in next week's edition. 2. Transportation Bob Watkins met with state and federal officials in Richmond to discuss Route 37 issues. Evan Wyatt prepared a proposed draft 1995-1996 Frederick County Secondary Road Improvement Plan for the Transportation Committee public hearing of September 6, 1994. Evan Wyatt met with several citizens to provide information regarding the location of the proposed Route 37 alternatives. 3. Battlefield Preservation and Historic Issues Bob Watkins addressed the Quad State Legislators meeting on local battlefield efforts. Bob Watkins met with June Wilmot and the Opportunities and Threats Subcommittee of the Battlefield Task Force to discuss means for accepting donations for the Grim Farm purchase. 4. Plan Reviews Approvals, and Site Inspections: Evan Wyatt reviewed a site plan for a multi-purpose building for Rosedale Baptist Church; a site plan for a dining room addition at the Westminster -Canterbury facility; a site plan for a Child Placement Service Center office building; a site plan for an addition at the Macedonia Church; and a site plan for an expansion of the Minute Wok restaurant. Evan Wyatt conducted inspections at the Corrugated Container facility, the Sheetz convenience store, the Urgent Care Facility site, the Lakeside Condominium site, and the Southeastern Container facility. Kris Tierney met with Chuck Maddox to discuss details of the Star Fort MDP in an effort to resolve issues raised at the Planning commission's public hearing. 5. Meetings Evan Wyatt met with John Riley and Bob Watkins to discuss the conditions of the proposed VDOT/Urquhart limited highway access contract. Evan Wyatt met with Gary DeOms and John Stelzl to review progress on the proposed Double Church Agricultural and Forestal District. Evan Wyatt and Matthew Hott attended a VDOT meeting in Culpeper, Virginia to discuss requirements associated with the Federal ISTEA application process. Evan Wyatt met with the Chamber of Commerce Corridor Appearance Task Force Committee to discuss draft ordinance amendments regarding sign regulations. Kris Tierney and Evan Wyatt met with Trish Ridgeway, Director of Handley Library, to discuss a potential site for a new library in the Stephens City area. Kris Tierney met with Art Fulton to discuss the possibility of extending sewer to his property on the south side of Route 277. This will be an informal discussion item at the Planning Commission's September 21 meeting. Kris Tierney met with Charlotte Kollar to discuss the possible rezoning of 11 acres on the north side of Route 50 West to enable the expansion of D. K. Erectors. This will be an informal discussion item at the Commission's September 21 meeting. 6. Planning Personnel Beth Ann Hall, the Planning Department's new Clerk Typist II, began work on August 24. 7. Professional Development Evan Wyatt met with Planning Commissioner Richard Shickle to discuss various Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan issues. a. Other Evan Wyatt met with a group from the agribusiness community to begin a series of worksessions in response to State mandates regarding the Bight -To -Farm Legislation. COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 /665-5651 Fax 703/678-0682 TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Planning Director RE: Informal Discussion Concerning the Extension of Sewer Outside the Sewer and Water Service Area DATE: September 9, 1994 Attached is a brief letter from Arthur Fulton requesting time on the Commission's agenda. Mr. Fulton is interested in extending sewer to his property located on the south side of Route 277, just east of the intersection with Route 636. (See attached map.) Mr. Fulton's property is outside of the Urban Development Area and the Sewer and Water Service Area. The boundary for both is north of 277 and west of 636. The property is made up of two parcels containing approximately 14.6 and 12.2 acres, both of which are zoned M- 2 (Industrial General) and is the site of the former Fulton Trucking Company and offices. Mr. Fulton proposes to hook a two inch line into a pump station located near the pool in Sherando Park, run the line up the west side of Route 636, across property owned by a third party, then go under 636 to his property. He proposes that a holding tank which would be pumped periodically, would be utilized for solids and that the sewer connection would only be used for liquid waste. There have been instances where the County has seen fit to extend the Sewer and Water Service Area in order to support commercial/industrial development. An example of this would be the land along the west side of Route 522, near Armel school, owned by Wright's Run Limited Partnership, which was subsequently rezoned for commercial use. There are issues which should be considered however. The proposed line would run across land owned by a third party. Should the County permit the request, it might be difficult to deny use of the li le to this property Thc+ (1�mr�rnt Dl., _ _ � uld d 1_ -l-' — j.v.1-Y i — v y11e11J1 Y� 1 1U11 vY VLL1U 111,.eU lV Uli 0.111�.11U 11 LV reflect the change in the boundary of the Sewer and Water Service Area. 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 Page 2 Arthur H. Fulton Discussion September 8, 1994 Another hurdle would be that in order to run a line across the park, State approval would be needed similar to the process that was undertaken to relocate Warrior Road. Staff feels that in light of the fact that the property is already zoned M-1 and nearly fully developed, it would be appropriate to permit the expansion of the Sewer and Water Service Area. In order to complete the extension Mr. Fulton will still need to satisfy the requirements of the Sanitation Authority and gain the necessary approvals from the County Parks and Recreation Commission, and the State. KCT/dc August 23, 1994 Mr. Kris C. Tierney,AICP I� : 6 60111 Winchester, Virginia 22601 Dear Mr. Tiernet, I am asking for permission from the Frederick County Planning Com- mission to hook up to County Sewer System. I request to be placed on the adgenda at the earliest possible meeting. Thank you for your conside in this matter. S, I H. Fuiton Frederick County Service Authority SEINER SERVICE AREA EXTENSION 13S QIP' 4" SEWER FORCE MAIN, Q � CV \7j q/ r 139 se. N.1142 141 14 3C 14 4, 156 2 �qT Eq Fy. w /ss NF .4 �.qN 44 X69 170 / 68 171 143 -�- //'� 1430 C'� 164 i. 0/ qVN Q r 183 / F ,� 180 I ; S �, 1+ � 0,4 / .�/ 203 / l -Y / 2134 217 210 9 / . 209 10 / 1 t , 211 212; / YHUU1 L W- curtord and associates, inc- UDA Adjustment Discussion PIN; 86—A-193 Arthur H, Fulton COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 /665-5651 Fax 703/678-0682 TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Planning Director RE: Informal Discussion; Proposed M-1 Rezoning Along Route 50 West for D.K. Erectors DATE: September 8, 1994 Attached is a letter dated September 1, 1994 from Charlotte Kollar requesting inclusion on your agenda to discuss the proposed rezoning of 11 acres from RA (Rural Areas) to M-1 (Light Industrial). The property is located north of Route 50 and adjacent the northern limits of the existing D.K. Erectors location which is currently zoned M-1. Also attached is a second letter from Mrs. Kollar, dated September 7, 1994. This letter describes the business of D.K. Erectors both on and off site, explains why the rezoning is desired, and forecasts what sort of changes would take place at the site should the rezoning be approved. A plat showing the boundaries of the parcel as well as a location map are also attached. The Kollars would appreciate whatever input or guidance the Commission can offer. KCT/dc 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 September 1, 1994 Mrs. Charlotte Kollar D. K. Erectors, Inc. 4530 Northwestern Grade Winchester, VA 22603 Mr. Kris Tierney Asst. Director Office of Planning and Development Frederick County 9 N. Loudoun Street Winchester, VA 22601 Dear Mr. Tierney: Thank you for your time yesterday regarding our interest in rezoning 11 acres of property in Frederick County. As we discussed, these are adjacent to our current business, D. K. Erectors and Maintenance, Inc., located across from the intersection of Rt. 50 West and Rt. 614. I appreciated your advice to seek the early participation of Planning Commission for their input and direction concerning our application and look forward to being included on the meeting agenda for Wednesday, September 21, 1994, should this be appropriate. Thank you again for your time and consideration of this matter. SfLI rely, L Charlotte A. Ko lar September 7, 1994 Mrs. Charlotte A. Kollar D.K. Erectors Inc. 4530 Northwestern Grade Winchester, VA 22603 Mr. Kris Tierney Asst. Director Planning and Development Frederick County 9 N. Loudoun Street Winchester, VA 22601 RE: Rezoning Comments - September 21, 1994 Planning Commission Meeting Dear Mr. Tierney: In preparation for an informal discussion of D. K. Erectors' pending rezoning application at the Planning Commission meeting on 9/21, I wanted to supply some background information and some rationale for our request. Current Business D. K. Erectors & Maintenance, Inc., located across from the intersection of Rt. 50 west and Rt. 614 in Frederick County, is an steel erection and industrial service company. Our operations include miscellaneous metal fabrication, machinery installation, and equipment maintenance for local manufacturing facilities. Our customers include most of the major companies in our area including Hershey, Kraft, Southeastern Container, Crown Cork and Seal, Abex, National Fruit, and Rubbermaid. On-site Fabrication The type of metal fabrication we do is primarily non-structural, that is not the fabrication of girder systems to construct large buildings. Our fabrication operation produces the scale of steel product used in the construction of manufacturing production lines and conveyer systems, e. g., service platforms, mezzanines, stairs and handrails. Off-site Operations Off-site, we erect steel for large facilities of different kinds (manufacturing, warehousing, aviation, etc.), and install and maintain manufacturing equipment in a variety of industrial sectors. RezoninLf Necessi We have been operating at our current 10 acre facility for nearly ten years. Our current location is zoned M2. We are hoping to rezone an adjoining 11 acre parcel from agricultural to M1 in order to continue our operations in an efficient and sound manner. We have simply run out of space and our shop facility is old and inadequate. Plans for Use of M 1 Acrea P We have two primary intentions for use of the proposed Ml acreage: (1) to continue our current operations more efficiently, and, (2) to construct a new shop facility (approximately 10,000 sq. ft.) for under -roof equipment and materials storage. Personnel and Traffic Expansion We anticipate that up to three new field crew members could be hired as a result of this improvement. Since the nature of our business would not be changing (we go to our customers, not vice versa), we do not anticipate a marked increase in vehicular traffic. Growth of our business is more a question of market variables than physical plant improvements, although one always hopes that business will increase in the future. Statement of Intent Since D. K. Erectors has been located at our present site, we have consistently improved both the appearance and the soundness of the property. We maintain a distinctly non -industrial, non-commercial facade. We have never posted a business sign. (We will provide some photographs of the office and the shop area to the meeting for viewing.) A neat and organized appearance is part of our company philosophy, has been for years, and will continue to guide our actions and decisions in the future. Thank you for this opportunity to lend some background to our request in preparation for the September 21 meeting. Sincerely, � � �al �Q'/a� Charlotte A. Kollar D. K. Erectors & Maintenance Inc. �! soc< lz 427 'FAE D4 l �" 11 1 y4'.. •�� /o e6e �A: I®\ 01'.110 t~ LJAR / / oa . ,c �v B Se i PLAT OF A- SURV£V MADE FOR CLINTON L. RITTER OF A TRACT OF LAND LYI^,cc ADJACENT TO LI.S. PRIVARY ROUTE 50 AND THE AI NCH[STER AND I:ESTEZN RAILWAY IN THE 4AINES90RO MAGISTERIAL D13TRICT Or FIREOERICK .$VNTY, VIRGINIA. , THIS 13 A PORTION OF THE SAME LAND THAT "A3 CONVEYED TO -!',*ARO C', NFUCHE AN!) GATES 3. CoENCE FROM t'ARRY L. F£9f.L'9CN, ET ALS.. —IRS Or kATE.E. STORM BY DEED DATED JUNE 29, Ia6E RE COR Dt:D IN D!CO P. 1,; t^. IN THE RECOROS OF THE CLERK OF THE. CIRCUIT :CURT (,. rREDERICK .f.CIJNTV, VINGIAIA. r v URVEYED 8Y_i-�y(d/_/�--+.-_•.C'•L•S• j 11'. VE Nb JULY f:rV-337f.A .)J.,rt, J.^, T. ' Tisiissirament of .;hag wr,s Produce3 to me o t the \T14-d',y of 2 � 19..7 and with certificate of a nowlidgmeat therato annacal was admitted to record. Tax un;rosad of 3r_. 5d•.)4.1 of $� Sv and 5'--54 have been paid, if a:se:syble, Rezoning Discussion D.K. Erectors, Inc. PIN_ 40—A -94B COUN'T'Y of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 /665-5651 Fax 703 / 678-0682 TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Kris C. Tierney, Deputy Planning Director RE: Discussion of Proposed Modification of Eastern Road Plan DATE: September 12, 1994 Attached is a letter from Steve Gyurisin of G. W. Clifford and Associates which references attached maps of the Eastern Road Plan. Clifford and Associates has some fairly significant changes they would like to propose for the plan. The Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee will be making minor updates to the plan as part of their annual update of the Comprehensive Plan. The changes which are anticipated involve the removal or realignment of certain road connections due to changing circumstances or development patterns. The changes proposed by Clifford are more radical than those which have been contemplated by the Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee; however, the staff feels that they warrant serious examination and consideration. Perhaps the most significant change in the Clifford proposal is the de -emphasis of Greenwood Road as a north -south collector in favor of a new north -south collector through Abrams point that would connect up with a slightly realigned entrance to the Winchester Mall site. Clifford also proposes substantial changes to the major versus minor collector road classifications. Chuck Maddox will be present at the Planing Commission meeting to describe his proposal. KCT/dre 9 North Loudoun Street P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22601 Winchester, VA 22604 gilbert w. cli f ford & associates, inc. 200 North Cameron Street ® Winchester, Virginia 22601 703-667-2139 ® Fax: 703-665-0493 September 6, 1994 Mr. Kris Tierney, Deputy Planner Frederick County Planning Department 9 N. Loudoun Street Winchester, Virginia 22601 RE: Eastern Road Plan Alternatives Dear Mr. Tierney: A copy of the proposed alternatives to the Eastern Road Plan is enclosed for your presentation to the Planning Commission and Planning Committees. As we have discussed, this proposal impacts the Comprehensive Plan and the Secondary Road Improvement Plan. The impacts on both documents is minimal since the overall intent of the Comprehensive Plan is not changed, and since Route 656, Greenwood Road, remains the top priority road improvement project. The most critical impact is on the timing of road improvements to fulfill the Comprehensive Plan goals. An opportunity exists now to evaluate various transportation alternatives for the Eastern section of Frederick County. This discussion of alternatives and the many interlinking factors of a plan or ordinance change was on the agenda of the recent Development Review and Regulations Committee. Most felt that a more in depth discussion of any ordinance change or any road plan change was needed by various planning committees. The enclosed maps -represent a summary of alternatives for discussion. If we can assist you with any additional materials for presentation, please call. Sincerely, w. clifford associates, inc. 6GIA . G r' in cls enclosures gilbert w clifford and associates, inc. PROPOSED engineers • land planners • surveyors EASTERN ROAD PLAN 150-C Olde Greenwich Drive 200 North Cameron Street ALTERNATIVES Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401 Winchester, Virginia 22601 703-898-2115 703-667-2139 Frederick County, Virginia August 1994 a and associates, inc. PROPOSED d planners • surveyors EASTERN ROAD P re 200 North Cameron Street Al TPIPKIATIA/C COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 703 /665-5651 Fax 703 / 678-0682 MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission FROM: Wayne Miller, Zoning Administrator SUBJECT: Planning Commission Retreat - 1994 DATE: September 12, 1994 our annual Planning Commission Retreat will be held on Saturday, November 19, 1994 at the Country Inn in Berkeley Springs, WV. For Commission members who have never attended this function, this will be an all day meeting with spouses or friends joining us for dinner in the evening. Please reserve that date on your calendars so that you may attend. Program and arrangement information will be provided to you at a later date. Please call me if you have any questions. 9 North Loudoun Street Winchester, VA 22601 P.O. Box 601 Winchester, VA 22604