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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 16 2023 Board Work Session with Planning Commission Minutes 37 MINUTES JOINT WORK SESSION FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2023 5:00 P.M. BOARD ROOM, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 107 NORTH KENT STREET, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA ATTENDEES Board of Supervisors: Robert W. Wells; Judy McCann-Slaughter; and Josh E. Ludwig were present. Heather L. Lockridge participated remotely. Charles S. DeHaven, Jr., Chairman; Blaine P. Dunn, Vice Chairman; and Shawn L. Graber; were absent. Planning Commission: John F. Jewell, Chairman; William A. Orndoff, H. Paige Manuel, Betsy Brumback; Robert S. Molden; Roger L. Thomas; Charles E. Triplett; Jason Aikens; Charles Markert; Tim Stowe; and Justin Kerns were present. Elizabeth D. Kozel participated remotely. Mollie Brannon was absent. Staff Present: Michael Bollhoefer, County Administrator; Jay E. Tibbs, Deputy County Administrator; Roderick B. Williams, County Attorney; Wyatt Pearson, Planning Director; John Bishop,Assistant Director of Planning-Transportation; Shannon L. Conner, Administrative Assistant; and Ann W. Phillips, Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors. CALL TO ORDER Planning Commission Chairman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. REMOTE PARTICIPATION APPROVED Supervisor Slaughter moved for approval of remote participation by Heather Lockridge who was currently traveling in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Supervisor Ludwig seconded the motion which carried on a voice vote. Commission member Thomas moved for remote participation by Elizabeth Kozel who was currently traveling in Wellington, Florida. Commission member Stowe seconded the motion which carried on a voice vote. Minute Book 49 Board of Supervisors-Planning Commission Joint Work Session of August 9, 2023 County of Frederick, Virginia 38 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT REQUEST #01-23, MADISON II, LLC PROPERTY — RECOMMENDED TO BE SENT FORWARD FOR FURTHER STUDY Craig George of Valley Engineering reviewed the request to establish a new UDA around the property in question and change a portion of the land use designation from Mixed Use Industrial/Office and Industrial to Neighborhood Village on the property (1702 Fairfax Pike) located south of Fairfax Pike (Rt 277) and a little over a mile west of the Route 277 &522 intersection (Double Tollgate area). The Board, Commission, and staff discussed the site and other land uses in the area. Supervisor Wells advocated for the project. Commission member Manuel recused himself from the discussion. The consensus of the Commission members and Board members was to send the application forward through the amendment process for further study. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT REQUEST #02-23, JORDAN SPRINGS PROPERTY — RECOMMENDED TO BE SENT FORWARD FOR FURTHER STUDY John Regan of Christopher Land, LLC, and Dave McElhaney of Urban Ltd., reviewed the request to expand the SWSA and UDA and designate the future land use classification to Residential, noting the properties are located on the north and south sides of Jordan Springs Road to the west of Woods Mill Road with the larger parcel 44-A-294A partially bounded on the east by Woods Mill Road. They described plans for a possible age-restricted development including residential and recreational components around the historic Jordan Springs Hotel. The Board, Commission, and staff discussed the site and traffic concerns in the area, especially on Jordan Springs Road. The consensus of the Commission members and Board members was to send the application forward through the amendment process for further study. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT REQUEST #03-23, BROCKTON PROPERTY — RECOMMENDED TO BE SENT FORWARD FOR FURTHER STUDY David Frank of Pennoni Associates reviewed the request to expand the SWSA and designate the future land use classification to Business noting the property is located on the southwest quadrant of the Route 522 and Route 37 interchange and across from the intersection of Route 522 and Apple Pie Ridge Minute Book 49 Board of Supervisors-Planning Commission Joint Work Session of August 9, 2023 County of Frederick, Virginia 39 Road. Commission member Manuel recused himself from the discussion. The consensus of the Commission members and Board members was to send the application forward through the amendment process for further study. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT REQUEST #04-23, SARGENT PROPERTY— RECOMMENDED TO BE SENT FORWARD FOR FURTHER STUDY David Frank of Pennoni Associates reviewed the request to expand the UDA and designate the future land use classifications to High Density Residential and Business Land uses noting the properties are located on the north and south sides of Tasker Road immediately east of White Oak Road with the larger parcel (76-A-42) partially bounded on the west by White Oak Road. The Board, Commission, and staff discussed the site and the possible construction of an age-restricted community on a portion of the property and the size of the portion of the parcel designated for industrial uses. The consensus of the Commission members and Board members was to send the application forward through the amendment process for further study. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT REQUEST #05-23, CARMEUSE PROPERTIES CLEARBROOK— DISCUSSION TABLED PENDING NELUP ADOPTION Planning Director Pearson reviewed the request to change the land use designations from Heavy Industrial, Warehousing, Industrial, Rural Areas, and Sensitive Natural Areas to Extractive Mining. He said the properties are located north of Turkey Run, east of the Winchester Western Rail Corridor, and south of Woodbine Road. J. Randall Minchew of Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley, and Walsh, PC, discussed the upcoming public hearing on the County's Northeast Land Use Plan update. He noted that one of the options under consideration by the Board of Supervisors is essentially the same as the currently requested comprehensive plan amendment and suggested that the request be tabled pending the action on the NELUP by the Board of Supervisors expected at the next Board meeting. The consensus of the Commission members and Board members was to table the request as suggested by the Applicant's representative. Minute Book 49 Board of Supervisors-Planning Commission Joint Work Session of August 9, 2023 County of Frederick, Virginia 40 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT REQUEST #06-23, BLUESTONE INDUSTRIAL PARK — WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT David Frank of Pennoni Associates stated the request had been withdrawn by the Applicant. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m. Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Michael Bollhoefer Chairman, Board of Supervisors County Administrator Minutes Prepared By: Ann W. Phillips Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors Minute Book 49 Board of Supervisors-Planning Commission Joint Work Session of August 9, 2023 County of Frederick, Virginia