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BZAAgenda2022December201.Call to Order 2.Determination of a Quorum 3.Meeting Minutes 3.A.Minutes of November 15, 2022 4.Public Hearings 4.A.Appeal #12-22 of West Oaks Farm Market, LLC Submitted to appeal the notice of violation as to Frederick County Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 165, Section 103.03 Conditions. A notice of violation dated September 8, 2022, from the Zoning Administrator, that the Owner is in violation of the CUP #04-18 for the property. The property is located at 4305 Middle Road, Winchester, and is identified with Property Identification Number 74-A-3 in the Back Creek Magisterial District. 5.Other AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2022 3:30 PM THE BOARD ROOM FREDERICK COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA BZA12-20-22MeetingMinutesNovember15.pdf BZA12-20-22APP12-22_Redacted.pdf 1 Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda Item Detail Meeting Date: December 20, 2022 Agenda Section: Meeting Minutes Title: Minutes of November 15, 2022 Attachments: BZA12-20-22MeetingMinutesNovember15.pdf 2 1862 Frederick County Board of Zoning Appeals November 15, 2022 MEETING MINUTES OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Held in the Board Room of the Frederick County Administration Building, 107 N. Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia, on November 15, 2022. PRESENT: Eric Lowman, Chairman, Red Bud District; Reginald Shirley, III, Opequon District; John Cline, Stonewall District; Dudley Rinker, Back Creek District and Ronald Madagan, Member at Large. ABSENT: Kevin Scott, Vice-Chairman, Shawnee District and Dwight Shenk, Gainesboro District. STAFF PRESENT: Mark Cheran, Zoning Administrator; and Pamala Deeter, BZA Secretary CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Lowman at 3:30 p.m. and he determined there is a quorum. Chairman Lowman led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Lowman asked if there are any applications for December. Mr. Cheran stated yes, the cut-off is Friday. On a motion made by Mr. Rinker and seconded by Mr. Cline, the minutes for the August 16, 2022, meeting were unanimously approved as presented. Mr. Cheran mentioned that a letter came in from Walsh & Colucci law firm asking for a postponement for Appeal #12-22 for West Oak Farm Market. On a motion made by Chairman Lowman and seconded by Mr. Rinker, the Board postponed Appeal #12-22 to the December meeting. 3 1863 Frederick County Board of Zoning Appeals November 15, 2022 On a motion made by Chairman Lowman and seconded by Mr. Shirley with a unanimous vote, the Board determined that that Variance #13-22 for 411 Victory Road, LLC be heard first and then Appeal #11-22 for Robert Gallalee second. Chairman Lowman swore in two citizens that would be speaking on the Appeal #11-22 Robert Gallalee. PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Lowman read Variance #13-22 for 411 Victory Road, LLC Submitted to consider a request for a 3.8-foot rear yard variance to a required 25-foot rear yard required 25-foot side yard setback which will result in 22.1-foot side yard setback for an accessory structure. The property is located at Victory Road in Winchester and is identified with Property Identification Number 64- A-80H in the Shawnee Magisterial District. Mr. Cheran came forward to present staff report for the Variance # 13-22 for 411 Victory Road, LLC. Mr. Cheran reiterated the request of setbacks. This request came about when the Applicant submitted a site plan and during the review process it was noted that the structure couldn’t meet setback. Staff stated that the Applicant can’t meet the M1 (Light Industrial) setback according to the way it is laid out. Mr. Cheran presented maps and mentioned that the property is 2.48 acres in size and the adjoining properties are owned by the Applicant. There is a building on the property now and the Applicant is asking for an accessory structure building. Staff read The Code of Virginia criteria for a variance. 1) The property interest for which the variance is being requested was acquired in good faith. 2) The granting of the variance will not be a substantial detriment to adjoining property or nearby properties in the proximity of that geographical area. 3) The condition or situation of the property concerned is not of so general or recurring as to make reasonably practicable the formulation of a general regulation to be adopted as an amendment to the ordinance. 4) The granting of the variance does not result in a use that is otherwise not permitted on such property or a change in the zoning classification of the property. 5) The relief or remedy sought by the variance is not available through a special exception or the process for modification of a zoning ordinance. Mr. Cheran mentioned that Variance request meets the Frederick County Code and the Code of Virginia. This structure would be consistent with the district. Staff stated a gentleman is here representing the Applicant. If there were any questions, he would try to answer. 4 1864 Frederick County Board of Zoning Appeals November 15, 2022 Chairman Lowman opened the floor to anyone in favor or opposition to come forward. No one came forward. A Board member inquired about the setback for retaining wall and fences. Closed Public Hearing On a motion made by Mr. Shirley to approve as presented and seconded by Mr. Madagan, Variance Request #13-22 for 411 Victory Road was unanimously approved. PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Lowman read Appeal #11-22 of Robert Gallalee, submitted to appeal the notice of violation as to Frederick County Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 165, Section 502.04 Permitted Uses: A notice of violation dated September 7, 2022, from the Zoning Administrator, that the Owner is maintaining uses on his property that are not permitted in the R5 Zoning District. The property is located at 212 Cub Trail in Shawneeland and is identified with Property Identification Number 49B01-122-105 in the Back Creek Magisterial District. Mr. Cheran came forward to present the staff report. Staff presented maps of the parcel and stated this parcel is located in Shawneeland which the zoning district is R5 (Residential Recreational Community). The adjoining properties are zoned R5 also. On August 30, 2022, the Applicant was cited for a violation in regard to livestock and agricultural animals. such as a cow, goats, chickens, other fowl on the property. Mr. Cheran states, The Frederick County Zoning Ordinance Chapter 165, Section 502-04 Permitted uses states the permitted uses and maintaining livestock on the Applicant property is not allowed in the R5 Zoning District. Staff gave summary of the background information on the R5 (Residential Recreational Community) Zoning District. Frederick County added the R5 (Residential Recreational Community) District in 1973. Section 165-502.04 of the Frederick County Zoning states: “All uses allowed in the RP (Residential Performance) Zoning District” can occur in the R5 Zoning District. Livestock or agriculture animals are not permitted uses in the RP Zoning District, nor does the R5 Zoning District otherwise allow livestock or agricultural animals. Staff mentioned this property was cited for a zoning violation for horses on the property in 1994. This property was subject to a Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) case (#008 -94) on September 20, 1994, that allowed this property to have horses. The minutes do not address oth er livestock or agriculture animals, only horses. 5 1865 Frederick County Board of Zoning Appeals November 15, 2022 Mr. Cheran states that the Board must affirm or overrule the decision of the Zoning Administrator as to Section 165-502.04 Permitted Uses, that livestock and agricultural animals are not allowed on this property or in the R5 (Residential Recreation Community) District. A Board member asked what is the acreage of the property? Mr. Cheran replied 1.3 acres. The Applicant, Robert Gallalee came forward. Mr. Gallalee states he was given the wrong date for the meeting. He thought the meeting was 11 -22 but that is his appeal file number. He also states he has letters from neighbor supporting his appeal. Mr. Gallalee stated that the property was listed as a farmette in July 2020 when purchased. The property had a barn and fence, so I was under the impression that livestock animals were allowed. Since I have purchased the property, I have replaced the barn and added chicken coop and rabbit pens. I am trying to provide my family with the cleanest, safest natural food with no preservatives. The Applicants family consumes all the food. The Applicant noted that certain additives to food can lower the IQ of a child. Mr. Gallalee mentioned that residents in Shawneeland were telling him there was a variance on the property and animals has always been on the property. Upon receipt of violation letter, the Applicant started researching in the Planning Department found an appeal in 1994 for Laura Roberts. The appeal was granted to have horses. The Applicant finds horses to be livestock so he assumed he could have livestock. The Applicant is appealing because the 1994 appeal for Laura Roberts says she can have horses and horses are livestock. The violation letter says no livestock allowed and the Applicant’s definition is horses are livestock. Applicant has a cow, goat, chickens, and other/fowl which is considered livestock. Mr. Gallalee ask Staff how many horses could he have? The reply was as many as you want. The next point of the appeal is that Shawneeland was taken over by Frederick County, because the original developer was unable to complete the project. The Applicant’s understanding in reading the zoning ordinance is that if this is to be R5 District that after every 30 dwellings structures there should be a recreational area and other amenities. The Applicant believes that Frederick County has not fulfilled their obligations. Mr. Gallalee stated that with R5 there is to be open space. The only open space provided is the Sanitation Department Maintenance Office and their parking lot. As far as neighbor concerns about the livestock, Mr. Gallalee states he is at the top of the mountain and to build would be costly as far as well and septic. The adjacent properties won’t build because they would be looking directly into my house. The only neighbors are in the distance and he can see the dwelling in the fall. The Applicant has invested his time and resources in his property and is unable to purchase another location for livestock. In closing, the Applicant states that there has been livestock in the R5 for over 30 years. 6 1866 Frederick County Board of Zoning Appeals November 15, 2022 A Board member ask Mr. Gallalee if he had considered pigs on his parcel because pigs are livestock. A Board member stated if several pigs were on the property the neighbor would smell their odor. The Applicant stated I wouldn’t have several pigs for several reason but I would consider maybe one or two. Britney Kerns came forward to speak. Ms. Kerns stated that their parcel is cleaned daily, and she is teaching the children the life cycle of an animal. She addressed the Board member concern about pigs. Britney stated she worked on a farm where there was pigs and I have no desire to have any because of the odor. We are trying to teach the children how to live a simple and to live off the land and grow products that are natural with no preservatives. Chairman Lowman opened the floor to anyone in favor or opposition to come forward. No one came forward. Closed Public Hearing A Board member asked if there is an ordinance as to how far a pig farm can be from an adjoining property. Staff stated yes, but that is only in the RA (Rural Areas) District. Staff reiterated that Mr. Gallalee could have livestock in the RA District on any size of property, but his property is in the R5 District. Staff mentioned the last two years the Board of Supervisors directed staff to study the chickens in the RP (Residential Performance) District. Staff presented several scenarios for the RP District. Now if the Board had amended the ordinance with one of the scenarios the R5 District could have chickens as well, but the ordinance didn’t pass. A Board member stated that on top of that mountain should be RA District not R5. Mr. Cheran mentioned that only the Board of Supervisors can change the district. Chairman Lowman inquired as to the next step if the Board upholds the Zoning Administrator decision. What is the next step for the Applicant? Mr. Cheran stated that Mr. Gallalee has 30 days to Appeal to the Circuit Court. Chairman Lowman inquired about a CUP (Conditional Use Permit). Staff replied that is not an option. A Board member inquired that in 1994 BZA allowed for horses on that parcel could this Board say they could have 10 chickens. Mr. Cheran replied no. You are here to either uphold decision of Zoning Administrator or not. Now if you don’t agree with Zoning Administrator decision County Attorney would approach the Board of Supervisors. County Attorney Rod Williams commented that I am not sure why in 1994 the Board at that time allowed horses. In the minutes, it clearly states horses and not livestock. The notice of violation letter states livestock. 7 1867 Frederick County Board of Zoning Appeals November 15, 2022 It is my understanding that this Board has no right to go against the Zoning Ordinance which states the uses on R5 property. Some other R5 District properties have an air strip or boating, but this is a permitted use in the R5 District. The R5 does not list livestock as a use. A Board member inquired as to a Variance for the Applicant. Mr. Cheran said the Applicant cannot obtain a variance. Mr. Gallalee addressed the possibility of chickens in the RP District. This vote was 4 to 3. I spoke to a Supervisor. The vote was narrow. Mr. Gallalee reiterated that Frederick County took over the Shawneeland and he doesn’t have the amenities like other R5 communities. I think Frederick County should be held accountable for the R5 District since they took over Shawneeland. Mr. Gallalee reiterated that he doesn’t want a lot of animals and he was under the impression that he could have animals. Several members of the board expressed their concerns but no alternative in this situation. Suggestion was made to speak to Planning Commissioners and Board of Supervisors. A suggestion was made that Applicant can speak to the Board of Supervisors about changing The Frederick County Ordinance. On a motion made by Mr. Rinker on appeal #11-22 to uphold the Zoning Administrator decision and seconded by Mr. Madagan, the vote was unanimous to uphold. On a motion by Chairman Lowman to adjourn meeting and second by Mr. Madagan at 4:50, the Board adjourned. ________________________________ Eric Lowman, Chairman ________________________________ Pamala Deeter, Secretary 8 Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda Item Detail Meeting Date: December 20, 2022 Agenda Section: Public Hearings Title: Appeal #12-22 of West Oaks Farm Market, LLC Attachments: BZA12-20-22APP12-22_Redacted.pdf 9 APPEAL #12-22 WEST OAKS FARM MARKET, LLC. Staff Report for the Board of Zoning Appeals Prepared: December 9, 2022 Staff Contact: Mark R. Cheran, Zoning Administrator ______________________________________________________________________________ This report is prepared by the Frederick County Planning Staff to provide information to the Board of Zoning Appeals to assist them in making a decision on this request. It may also be useful to others interested in this zoning matter. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING DATE: December 20, 2022 Public Hearing Action Pending LOCATION: The subject property is located at 4305 Middle Road, Winchester. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Back Creek PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 74-A-3 PROPERTY ZONING & USE: Zoning: RA (Rural Areas) District Land Use: Special Event Facility and Restaurant ADJOINING PROPERTY ZONING & USE: North: RA (Rural Areas) Use: Agricultural/Residential East: RA (Rural Areas) Use: Public School/Open Space/Agricultural South: RA (Rural Areas) Use: Open Space/Agricultural West: RA (Rural Areas) Use: Residential APPEAL: To appeal the notice of violation, as to Frederick County Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 165, Section 103.03 Conditions: A notice of violation dated September 8, 2022, from the Zoning Administrator, that the Owner is in violation of the CUP #04-18 for the property. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DETERMINATION: The above-referenced property is subject to Conditional Use Permit (CUP) #04-18 approved by Frederick County, on May 9, 2018, for a Special Event Facility and Restaurant with the following conditions attached to the CUP: 1. All review agency comments shall be complied with at all times. 2. An illustrative sketch plan, in accordance with the requirements of Article VIII of the 10 Frederick County Zoning Ordinance, shall be submitted to and approved by Frederick County prior to the establishment of the use. 3. Building permits shall be acquired prior to establishment of the restaurant use. 4. Special events shall start no earlier than 8 a.m. and all events and related activities shall conclude by midnight. 5. Special events may accommodate up to and not to exceed 275 persons. 6. One (1) monument style sign with a maximum sign area not to exceed 50 square feet (SF) and not to exceed 10 feet (FT) in height is permitted. 7. Any expansion or modification of this use will require the approval of a new CUP. Staff received a complaint that a stage had been constructed and is being used for outdoor music events, with a picnic shelter also being used for these events. Staff visited the property on August 26, 2022, noted two (2) stages that were constructed on the above-referenced property and that the picnic shelter was being used for outdoor seating with a bar. In addition to the seating within the picnic shelter it was noted that outdoor seating has been added to the patio area of the restaurant. Staff cited the applicant for violation of Section 165-103.03 of the Frederick Zoning Ordinance that requires all conditions of an approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) shall be complied with. The property is in violation of CUP #04-18, specifically, violation of Conditions #1 and #7 of the CUP. With respect to condition #1, to date, there is no record of a building permit application or approval for the picnic shelter, two stages, and additional seating for the restaurant. These additional uses are also a violation of Condition #7, which requires a new CUP for expansion or modification of the use. REASON FOR APPEAL: The Applicant states that the structures referenced in the NOV, and their use, “are exempt from Conditional Use Permit requirements based on Virginia’s broad and protective agritourism legislation.” STAFF COMMENTS: The only issue this Board of Zoning Appeals must address is to affirm or overrule the Zoning Administrator’s decision regarding the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance, Section 165-103.03, Conditions of Conditional Use Permits. The property is in violation of CUP #04-18 specifically, violation of Conditions #1 and #7 of the CUP. With respect to condition #1, to date, there is no record of a building permit application or approval for the picnic shelter, two stages, and additional seating for the restaurant. These additional uses are also a violation of Condition #7, which requires a new CUP for expansion or modification of the use. STAFF CONCLUSIONS FOR THE DECEMBER 20, 2022 MEETING: Staff is requesting the Board of Zoning Appeals to affirm the decision of the Zoning Administrator in the administration of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance, Section 165-103.03, Conditions, regarding CUP#04-18. 11 CARROLLTONESTATESSubdivision SPRINGDALE GLENSubdivision THE ORCHARDSubdivision 74 A 3 950CARTERS LN 1485SPRINGDALE RD 634SPRINGDALE RD 1711SPRINGDALE RD 4255MIDDLE RD 834SHADYELM RD 4555MIDDLE RD 1662SPRINGDALE RD 1640SPRINGDALE RD 1755SPRINGDALE RD 1783SPRINGDALE RD 1720SPRINGDALE RD 1686SPRINGDALE RD 1786SPRINGDALE RD 1744SPRINGDALE RD 1690SPRINGDALE RD221GERMANY RD 203GERMANY RD 161GERMANY RD 4661MIDDLE RD 141GERMANY RD 4701MIDDLE RD 4685MIDDLE RD 115GERMANY RD 4771MIDDLE RD 110BARLEY LN 4743MIDDLE RD 4687MIDDLE RD 452BARLEY LN 4750MIDDLE RD 4719MIDDLE RD 4253MIDDLE RD 4706MIDDLE RD4724MIDDLE RD 4668MIDDLE RD 4708MIDDLE RD 4639MIDDLE RD 4654MIDDLE RD 4275MIDDLE RD 4101MIDDLE RD 395LICKSKILLET LN 395LICKSKILLET LN 4670MIDDLE RD 4618MIDDLE RD 4556MIDDLE RD 140LICKSKILLET LN 4536MIDDLE RD 4468MIDDLE RD 4063MIDDLE RD 4338MIDDLE RD 4482MIDDLE RD 344RUBINETTEWAY 121RUBINETTEWAY 210RUBINETTEWAY321RUBINETTEWAY 179RUBINETTEWAY 119CHEIFTON PL 116CHEIFTON PL 265RUBINETTE WAY 131CHEIFTON PL 4070MIDDLE RD 260RUBINETTEWAY 195RUBINETTEWAY 161CHEIFTON PL SPRINGDALE RD CHEIFTON PLR U B IN E TTE W A Y LICKSKILLET LN M ID D LE R D Application Parcels µ Frederick C ounty Planning & Development107 N Kent StWinchester, V A 22601540 - 665 - 5651Map Created: October 11, 2022 Stephens City M ID D LE R D SPRINGDALE RDBARLEY LN GERMANY RDSHADY ELM RDCAR TER S LN LOY CIRG R A S S Y L N 0 1,000 2,000500 Feet APP # 12 - 22: West Oaks Farm Market, LLCPIN: 74 - A - 3Appeal (Violation)Zoning Map BRUSH CREEK RD APP #12 -22 12 CARROLLTONESTATESSubdivision SPRINGDALE GLENSubdivision THE ORCHARDSubdivision 74 A 3 950CARTERS LN 1485SPRINGDALE RD 634SPRINGDALE RD 1711SPRINGDALE RD 4255MIDDLE RD 834SHADYELM RD 4555MIDDLE RD 1662SPRINGDALE RD 1640SPRINGDALE RD 1755SPRINGDALE RD 1783SPRINGDALE RD 1720SPRINGDALE RD 1686SPRINGDALE RD 1786SPRINGDALE RD 1744SPRINGDALE RD 1690SPRINGDALE RD221GERMANY RD 203GERMANY RD 161GERMANY RD 4661MIDDLE RD 141GERMANY RD 4701MIDDLE RD 4685MIDDLE RD 115GERMANY RD 4771MIDDLE RD 110BARLEY LN 4743MIDDLE RD 4687MIDDLE RD 452BARLEY LN 4750MIDDLE RD 4719MIDDLE RD 4253MIDDLE RD 4706MIDDLE RD4724MIDDLE RD 4668MIDDLE RD 4708MIDDLE RD 4639MIDDLE RD 4654MIDDLE RD 4275MIDDLE RD 4101MIDDLE RD 395LICKSKILLET LN 395LICKSKILLET LN 4670MIDDLE RD 4618MIDDLE RD 4556MIDDLE RD 140LICKSKILLET LN 4536MIDDLE RD 4468MIDDLE RD 4063MIDDLE RD 4338MIDDLE RD 4482MIDDLE RD 344RUBINETTEWAY 121RUBINETTEWAY 210RUBINETTEWAY321RUBINETTEWAY 179RUBINETTEWAY 119CHEIFTON PL 116CHEIFTON PL 265RUBINETTE WAY 131CHEIFTON PL 4070MIDDLE RD 260RUBINETTEWAY 195RUBINETTEWAY 161CHEIFTON PL SPRINGDALE RD CHEIFTON PLR U B IN E TTE W A Y LICKSKILLET LN M ID D LE R D Application Parcels µ Frederick C ounty Planning & Development107 N Kent StWinchester, V A 22601540 - 665 - 5651Map Created: October 11, 2022 Stephens City M ID D LE R D SPRINGDALE RDBARLEY LN GERMANY RDSHADY ELM RDCAR TER S LN LOY CIRG R A S S Y L N 0 1,000 2,000500 Feet APP # 12 - 22: West Oaks Farm Market, LLCPIN: 74 - A - 3Appeal (Violation)Location Map BRUSH CREEK RD APP #12 -22 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 540/ 665-5651 Fax: 540/ 665-6395 107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 CERTIFIED MAIL September 8, 2022 West Oaks Farm Market, LLC Attn: Mary Virginia Snapp, Registered Agent 229 West Oaks Lane Winchester, VA 22602 RE: 4305 Middle Road Property Identification Number (PIN): 74-A-3 Zoning District: RA (Rural Areas) Dear Ms. Snapp: The above-referenced property is subject to Conditional Use Permit (CUP) #04-18 approved by Frederick County, on May 9, 2018, for a Special Event Facility and Restaurant. Staff received a complaint that a stage had been constructed and is being used for outdoor music events, with a picnic shelter also being used for these events. Staff visited the property on August 26, 2022, noted two (2) stages that were constructed on the above-referenced property and that the picnic shelter was being used for outdoor seating with a bar. In addition to the seating within the picnic shelter it was noted that outdoor seating has been added to the patio area of the restaurant. CUP #04-18 was approved with the following conditions: 1. All review agency comments shall be complied with at all times. 2. An illustrative sketch plan, in accordance with the requirements of Article VIII of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance, shall be submitted to and approved by Frederick County prior to the establishment of the use. 3. Building permits shall be acquired prior to establishment of the restaurant use. 4. Special events shall start no earlier than 8 a.m. and all events and related activities shall conclude by midnight. 5. Special events may accommodate up to and not to exceed 275 persons. 6. One (1) monument style sign with a maximum sign area not to exceed 50 square feet (SF) and not to exceed 10 feet (FT) in height is permitted. 7. Any expansion or modification of this use will require the approval of a new CUP. 22 Page 2 RE: 229 West Oaks Lane September 8, 2022 The property is in violation of CUP #04-18, specifically, violation of Conditions #1 and #7 of the CUP. With respect to condition #1, to date, there is no record of a building permit application or approval for the picnic shelter, two stages, and additional seating for the restaurant. These additional uses are also a violation of Condition #7, which requires a new CUP for expansion or modification of the use.”. In accordance with Section 165-103.03 of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance, all conditions of an approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) shall be complied with. The absence of a building permit for the two (2) stages, picnic shelter, and expansion of the seating for the restaurant on the above-referenced property constitutes a violation of the provisions of Section 165-103.03This office will allow thirty (30) days from receipt of this letter to resolve these violations. Failure to comply with the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance will result in a criminal complaint being filed against you. You may have the right to appeal the above notice of violation within 30 days of the date of this letter in accordance with Section 15.2-2311 of the Code of Virginia. This decision shall be final and unappealable if it is not appealed within 30 days. Should you choose to appeal, the appeal must be filed with the Zoning Administrator and the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) in accordance with Article X, Section 165-1001.02(A)(1), of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance. This provision requires the submission of an application form, a written statement setting forth the decision being appealed, the date of decision, the grounds for the appeal, how the appellant is an aggrieved party, any other information you may want to submit, and a $250.00 filing fee. Once the appeal application is accepted, it will be scheduled for public hearing and decision by the BZA. If you have any questions, contact me at 540-665-5651. Zoning Administrator cc: Mark Fleet, Building Official 23