ADACAgenda2024February201.Call to Order
2.Meeting Minutes
2.A.March 14, 2023 Meeting Minutes
3.Addition to the South Timber Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District
3.A.Discussion Regarding the CKW Rentals, LLC. addition to the South
Timber Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District
Discussion regarding the CKW Rentals, LLC. addition to the South Timber Ridge
Agricultural and Forestal District.
4.Removal from the South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District
4.A.Discussion Regarding the Removal of a Parcel from the South Frederick
Agricultural and Forestal District (Charles and Robin Bentley)
Discussion regarding the removal of a parcel from the South Frederick Agricultural and
Forestal District (Charles and Robin Bentley).
5.Removal from the South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District
5.A.Discussion Regarding the Removal of a Parcel from the South Frederick
Agricultural and Forestal District (West Oaks Farm Market, LLC.) (Joseph
and Mary Snapp)
Discussion regarding the removal of a parcel from the South Frederick Agricultural and
Forestal District (West Oaks Farm Market, LLC.) (Joseph and Mary Snapp).
AGENDA
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024
6:00 PM
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROOM
FREDERICK COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
WINCHESTER, VA
ADAC02-20-24MinutesMarch14.pdf
ADAC02-20-24AdditionSouthTimberRidge_Redacted.pdf
ADAC02-20-24CharlesRobinBentley_Removal.pdf
ADAC02-20-24WestOaksFarmMarketRemoval_Redacted.pdf
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Agricultural District Advisory Committee
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: February 20, 2024
Agenda Section: Meeting Minutes
Title: March 14, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Attachments:
ADAC02-20-24MinutesMarch14.pdf
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MEETING MINUTES
OF THE
FREDERICK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Held in the first-floor Board of Supervisors Room of the Frederick County Administration
Building, 107 N. Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia on March 14, 2023.
PRESENT: Jason McDonald, Shawnee District; Cordell Watt, Gainesboro District; John
Marker, Back Creek District Alternate; Harman Brumback, Back Creek; Patricia Scheulen-
Ferrell, Gainesboro; and Mark Sutphin, Virginia Co-Extension
ABSENT: John Stelzl, Opequon District; William Cline, Stonewall District; and Shawn Graber,
BOS Liaison
STAFF PRESENT: Mark Cheran, Zoning Administrator; Pam Deeter, Secretary.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Cheran at 6:00 p.m.
On a motion made by Mr. Marker and seconded by Mr. Watt, the minutes for the December 6,
2022, meeting were unanimously approved as presented.
Mr. Cheran stated that the County received plans for a major rural subdivision. In reviewing the
plans, staff noticed that the parcel was in Agricultural and Forestal District. Mr. Stelzl was
contacted and informed that his property was in Agricultural & Forestal District. Staff was
informed that the rollback taxes were paid. Mr. Cheran explained what the County needed to
proceed with the request.
Mr. Stelzl mailed a request to removed 100.35-acre parcel 86-A-35 from the District. Mr. Stelzl
explained why the property needs to be removed from the District. The parcel is needed to pay for
nursing home expenses.
Staff mentioned that the Agircultural and Forestal District are renewed every 5 years. The last
renewal was in 2020. The Double Church District currently contains 954.90-acres. If the
Committee recommends approval of the removal, this will leave Double Church District with
854.55-acres. Mr. Cheran noted that the recommendation from the Committee will go to the
Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors for their decision. Mr. Cheran noted that if the
Board of Supervisors approve the removal, the County will proceed with the subdivision of land
action.
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Mr. Cheran introduced Mr. Stelzl. Mr. Stelzl informed the Committee of the situation for medical
expenses. Mr. Stelzl said the other properties I have will stay in Agricultural and Forestal District.
Mr. Stelzl said the buyer is a farmer and I think he is looking to put the acreage in Agricultural and
Forestal District.
On a motion made by Mr. Watt and seconded by Mr. Marker, to remove parcel 86-A-35, which
contains 100.35-acres, from the Double Church Agricultural & Forestal District were unanimously
approved.
Meeting adjourned at 6:15.
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Agricultural District Advisory Committee
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: February 20, 2024
Agenda Section: Addition to the South Timber Ridge Agricultural and
Forestal District
Title: Discussion Regarding the CKW Rentals, LLC. addition to the South Timber Ridge
Agricultural and Forestal District
Attachments:
ADAC02-20-24AdditionSouthTimberRidge_Redacted.pdf
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AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT
SOUTH TIMBER RIDGE DISTRICT ADDITION
Staff Report for the Agricultural District Advisory Committee
Prepared: February 6, 2024
Staff Contact: Mark R. Cheran, Zoning Administrator
This report is prepared by the Frederick County Planning Staff to provide information to the
Agricultural District Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, and the Board of Supervisors to
assist them in making a decision on this application. It may also be useful to other interested in
this matter.
Reviewed Action
Agricultural District Advisory Committee: 02/20/24 Pending
Planning Commission: Pending Pending
Board of Supervisors: Pending Pending
PROPOSAL: This is an application to add one (1) parcel of 76.866 +/- acres to the South Timber
Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District.
LOCATION AND SIZE: This District is located within the Gainesboro Magisterial District and
currently contains 23 parcels and 1,170.94+/- acres managed by one (1) property owner. It is
generally located along Hollow Road (Route 707) to the north, Muse Road (Route 610) and Gold
Orchard Road (Route 708) to the east. This additional parcel of 76.9 +/- acres Tax Map Number 37-
A-8 will bring the district to 24 parcels with a total of 1,247.84+/- acres.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & STAFF CONCLUSION FOR THE 02/20/24 AGRICULTURAL
AND FORESTAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETING:
This is a request to the Frederick County Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC) to add a
parcel of 76.9 +/- acres to the South Timber Ridge Agricultur al and Forestal District. Chapter 43,
Section 15.2-4300 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, requires that any change to the District
be reviewed by the local government. The South Timber Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District
currently contains 981.08+/- acres during the last renewal in 2020.
This proposed addition to the District meets the intent of Chapter 43, Section 15.2-433 of the Code of
Virginia, 1950, as amended, and h as been evaluated in conjunction with the 2035 Comprehensive
Plan. This renewal provides an opportunity for the agribusiness community to conduct long range
planning efforts for the management of their operations, while providing a reserve of agricultural
land through the year 2025. The South Timber Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District will consist
of 1,057.946 +/- acres and will be valid until August 12, 2025. Ultimately, the Board of Supervisors
approves, with modifications, or denies the proposal to establish or renew an A gricultural and
Forestal District.
Staff supports the addition of the 76.9+/- acre to the South Timber Ridge Agricultural and
Forestal District. A recommendation from the ADAC to forward to the Planning Commission
would be appropriate.
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Agricultural and Forestal District Update
South Timber Ridge Agricultural and Forestal District Addition
February 6, 2024
REVIEW EVALUATIONS:
LOCATION AND SIZE: This District is located within the Gainesboro Magisterial District and
currently contains 23 parcels and 1,170.94+/- acres managed by one (1) property owner. It is
generally located along Hollow Road (Route 707) to the north, Muse Road (Route 610) and Gold
Orchard Road (Route 708) to the east. The addition of this proposed 76.9 +/- acre parcel to the
District would bring the acreage to 1,247.84 +/-acres contained within 24 parcels.
AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL SIGNIFICANCE: The agricultural operations in the District
are 90 percent agriculture (orchard and crop harvesting) and 10 percent open space/woodlands. The
area within the District is rural in nature.
LAND USE: All parcels within the District contain agricultural or residential land uses.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The 2035 Comprehensive Plan of Frederick County provides
guidance when considering land use actions. The location of the District lies outside the Urban
Development Area (UDA) and Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA) and is not part of any land
use plan or study by the County. The land use within the District is agricultural, residential, and
nature. The current land use should remain in its present condition with land use of orchards,
agricultural, and residential.
The intent of the Rural Areas is to maintain agriculture as a significant portion of the County’s
economy and to maintain the rural character of areas outside of the Urban Development Area. The
Comprehensive Plan can accomplish this by promoting the inclusion of additional land in
Agricultural and Forestal Districts. The Comprehensive Plan supports the addition of the parcel of
the District, provides an opportunity for the agribusiness community to conduct long range planning
efforts for the management of their operations, while providing a reserve of agricultural land through
the year 2025.
LAKES/PONDS/STREAMS: The District lies primarily within the Gainesboro drainage area. The
District will further assist with managing the quality of the County’s water resources.
TOPOGRAPHY: The District generally varies from rolling hills to ridges to the north, west, south
and east. The District lies within the Gainesboro watershed and water is available from ponds, wells
and springs.
PRIME AGRICULTURE SOIL: The largest amount of prime agricultural soil located within the
District is Weikert-Berks-Blairton.
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Agricultural District Advisory Committee
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: February 20, 2024
Agenda Section: Removal from the South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal
District
Title: Discussion Regarding the Removal of a Parcel from the South Frederick
Agricultural and Forestal District (Charles and Robin Bentley)
Attachments:
ADAC02-20-24CharlesRobinBentley_Removal.pdf
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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
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Agricultural District Advisory Committee
FROM: Mark R. Cheran, Zoning Administrator
RE: Request to Remove Parcel 84-A-28A, owned by Charles and Robin
Bentley from the South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District.
DATE: February 8, 2024
Please find attached a letter from Charles and Robin Bentley dated January 12, 2024. Mr.
Bentley has requested the removal of one parcel from the South Frederick Agricultural
and Forestal District. The South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District was
established in 1980 and has been renewed five times. The most recent renewal of this
district occurred in September 2020 for a period of five years. Currently, 6,921.63 acres
are contained in this district.
Mr. Bentley desires to remove one parcel totaling 64.14 +/- acres from the South
Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District. Section 15.2-4314 of the Code of Virginia,
1950, as amended, provides property owners with the ability to request removal of land
from an agricultural and forestal district through a public process via the local governing
body. This removal is to allow for a subdivision of the land. The removal of this 64.14+/-
acre parcel for the South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District will bring the total
acreage to 6,857.49+/- acres.
Staff will present mapping during the Planning Commission Meeting which delineates
the location of this acreage and its proximity to other land within the South Frederick
Agricultural and Forestal District.
This item is presented to the Agricultural District Advisory Committee and staff is
seeking a recommendation to the Planning Commission and the Board of
Supervisors.
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Agricultural District Advisory Committee
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: February 20, 2024
Agenda Section: Removal from the South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal
District
Title: Discussion Regarding the Removal of a Parcel from the South Frederick
Agricultural and Forestal District (West Oaks Farm Market, LLC.) (Joseph and Mary
Snapp)
Attachments:
ADAC02-20-24WestOaksFarmMarketRemoval_Redacted.pdf
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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
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Agricultural District Advisory Committee
FROM: Mark R. Cheran, Zoning Administrator
RE: Request to Remove Parcel 74-A-3, owned by West Oaks Farm Market,
LLC., (Joseph and Mary Snapp) from the South Frederick Agricultural
and Forestal District.
DATE: February 8, 2024
Please find attached a letter from Joseph and Mary Snapp (Ben Butler, POA) dated
February 6, 2024. Mr. Butler has requested the removal of one parcel from the South
Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District. The South Frederick Agricultural and
Forestal District was established in 1980 and has been renewed five times. The most
recent renewal of this district occurred in September 2020 for a period of five years.
Currently, 6,857.49+/- acres are contained in this district.
Mr. Butler desires to remove one parcel totaling 71.21+/- acres from the South Frederick
Agricultural and Forestal District. Section 15.2-4314 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as
amended, provides property owners with the ability to request removal of land from an
agricultural and forestal district through a public process via the local governing body.
This removal is to allow for a subdivision of the land. The removal of this 71.21+/- acre
parcel for the South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District will bring the total
acreage to 6,786.28+/- acres.
Staff will present mapping during the Planning Commission Meeting which delineates
the location of this acreage and its proximity to other land within the South Frederick
Agricultural and Forestal District.
This item is presented to the Agricultural District Advisory Committee and staff is
seeking a recommendation to the Planning Commission and the Board of
Supervisors.
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