HRABMinutes2024June21Frederick County Historical Resources Advisory Board (HRAB)
June 21, 2024
First Floor Conference Room of the County Administra�ve Building
107 North Kent Street, Winchester, VA
Members Present: Lucas Cook, Gary Crawford, Jack Owens, and Robert Molden
Members Absent: Dana Newcomb, Nicholas Powers, Steve Cantu
Others Present: Maral Kalbian, Kayla Peloquin, Amy Feltner, Tyler Klein, Johanna Devon (DHR Brokerage),
Chris Mohn (Greenway Engineering), Richard Lanham & David Nichols (NVR, inc.) and David Frank
(Pennoni)
Agenda Items:
Call to order at 10:00 a.m.
Item 1: Minutes
Jack Owens made a mo�on to approve the May 17, 2024 mee�ng minutes with one correc�on under
item 5 to change “Historic Conserva�on Easement founda�on” to “VA Department of Historic
Resources”. Gary Crawford seconded the mo�on. The minutes were approved unanimously.
Item 2A: Review of Love Church Comprehensive Plan Amendment Applica�on
There was a discussion on the nature of the long-range land use designa�ons in the Comprehensive Plan
and the context of this area in the plan. The applica�on proposes changing the long-range land use to
high-density residen�al (6 dwelling units/acre). Members discussed the nearby Carysbrook Redoubt and
noted that although the 1992 Study of Civil War Sites in the Shenandoah Valley did not iden�fy this
property within core batlefield, it is likely ac�vity occurred there given the proximity to the redoubt,
warran�ng an archaeological study.
Jack Owens made a mo�on to recommend a Phase 1 archaeological study of the property be completed
and that the height and ligh�ng of any future residen�al structures be conscious of the impacts on the
surrounding viewshed. Gary Crawford seconded the mo�on. The mo�on passed unanimously.
Item 2B: Review of Appleland Proper�es Comprehensive Plan Amendment Applica�on
This applica�on proposes changing the long-range land use to age-restricted residen�al. The applicants
noted that if the project were to move forward, there would be roughly 250-275 age-restricted units on
the property. Boundary line adjustments may be necessary to not interfere with Appleland’s current
opera�ons. There was a discussion on a previous rezoning for this property, for which HRAB
recommended enhanced buffers and screening along Route 11. The applicants stated there are currently
no specific plans for the historic house on the property, Shady Oak.
Jack Owens made a mo�on to recommend a Phase 1 archaeological survey be done for the northern
por�on of the proper�es that are within the First and Second Batles of Kernstown. Addi�onally, the
HRAB recommended a Phase 1 architectural survey of the Shady Oak House (DHR #034-0129) and that
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its historic integrity be preserved and incorporated into any future residen�al development if feasible.
Lucas Cook seconded the mo�on. The mo�on passed unanimously.
Item 2C: Review of Pine Hill Comprehensive Plan Amendment Applica�on
The applicants noted these proper�es are currently vacant fields. The exis�ng long-range land use is
urban center, which is envisioned to be a walkable, mixed-use area. The proposed long-range land use is
high-density residen�al (6 dwelling units/acre). If these proper�es were to develop as high-density
residen�al, it would provide opportuni�es for walking to exis�ng nearby schools and provide both small
houses and townhouses. Members discerned no an�cipated impacts to the nearby historic resources,
and no recommenda�ons were provided for this applica�on.
Item 3: Western Frederick Land Use Plan (WFLUP)
Tyler Klein, a senior planner with the County, shared the progress of the WFLUP update. The new study
area was formed from three small area plans. Public engagement has been conducted at the front end of
the plan update, and the intent of presen�ng to HRAB is to gather any feedback, comments, and input
on the plan while it is s�ll in dra� format. Tyler Klein stated the main concerns stated from the public are
about the pace and loca�on of new development, par�cularly new residen�al development. The WFLUP
is not planning for growth beyond the exis�ng Urban Development Area (UDA) that runs along Route 37.
Tyler Klein discussed the no�on that although the County cannot prevent growth, it can be directed
within the UDA where the County is best equipped to provide services.
Tyler Klein discussed the historic resources, such as the Poor House, which is one of the best-preserved
poor houses in the county, that are within the study area. Many large landowners want their proper�es
to remain rural and be used for passive recrea�on. There are many opportuni�es to collaborate with
private landowners, the Shenandoah Valley Batlefields Founda�on (SVBF), and the County to enhance
recrea�on in the area and con�nue to focus on open space preserva�on.
Maral Kalbian men�oned that rural historic grants could provide tax incen�ves for landowners to
maintain their proper�es in the study area.
Item 4: Historic Plaque Program
Amy Feltner said she looked into the original $10,000 for the plaques from 1992 and found that all was
spent except for $1,000. The $1,000 was allocated to a different budget item, however it could be re-
allocated to the historic plaque program. The commitee discussed poten�al funding sources, including
pu�ng together a budget request for the next fiscal year to present to the Board of Supervisors. Amy
Feltner shared a cost es�mate to recreate the plaques with the same design as was previously used in
solid bronze of $500/plaque.
Members discussed other poten�al op�ons or materials to reduce the cost of the plaques. A design
contest with local schools could help raise awareness of the program. Kayla Peloquin pointed out
Chapter 79 of the county code includes guidelines for the historic plaque program as adopted in 1992.
Kayla Peloquin said she would email a list of the plaques that have been awarded to date as members
think about how to move forward.
The mee�ng was adjourned at 11:51 a.m.
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