HomeMy WebLinkAboutHRABAgenda2025July181.Minutes
1.A.Meeting Minutes - May 16, 2025
2.Middletown Business Park Comprehensive Policy Plan Amendment (CPPA)
2.A.Review of Middletown Business Park CPPA #01-25
3.Historic Preservation Funding
3.A.Continued discussion of the use of the historic preservation funding. At the
previous meeting, HRAB discussed creating a grant program to award the
remaining $16,821 of funding to applicants for historic preservation. Attached
is a draft grant application.
A formal action is needed to allocate any of the funds.
AGENDA
HISTORIC RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025
10:00 AM
FIRST-FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
FREDERICK COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
HRAB07-18-25MeetingMinutesMay16.pdf
HRAB07-18-25CPPA_MiddletownBusinessPark_Redacted.pdf
HRAB07-18-25HistoricPresevationGrantDraft.pdf
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Historic Resources Advisory Board
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: July 18, 2025
Agenda Section: Minutes
Title: Meeting Minutes - May 16, 2025
Attachments:
HRAB07-18-25MeetingMinutesMay16.pdf
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Frederick County Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB)
Mee�ng Minutes
May 16, 2025
First Floor Conference Room of the County Administra�ve Building
107 North Kent Street, Winchester, VA
Members Present: Lucas Cook, Nicholas Powers, Gary Crawford, Dana Newcomb, Delane Karalow, and
Jack Owens
Members Absent: Steve Cantu, Elijah Filbert, and Michael Swedberg
Others Present: Kayla Peloquin, Amy Feltner, Maral Kalbian, Tim Stowe (Planning Commission
Representa�ve), Bill Vest (Timmons Group), and Steve Paterson (MDP Facili�es Solu�ons)
Agenda Items:
Call to order at 10:00 a.m.
Item 1: Minutes
Nick Powers made a mo�on to approve the April 18, 2025 mee�ng minutes. Dana Newcomb seconded
the mo�on. The minutes were approved.
Item 2: Laurel Ridge Community College Rezoning Applica�on
Staff provided informa�on on the proposed rezoning (REZ) applica�on for a +/- 19.81 acre property from
the RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District to the HE (Higher Educa�on) Zoning District with proffers. The
property is located at 131 Garland Snapp Drive in the Back Creek Magisterial District (PIN 91-A-99B).
Bill Vest with the Timmons Group and Steve Paterson with MDP Facili�es Solu�ons provided more
background on the intent of the project to set up various types of trade schools and the proposed layout.
Members discussed the findings of the 2014 Archaeological Survey and Supplemental Archaeological
Evalua�on. Members felt the presence of these findings warranted further study prior to construc�on.
Jack Owens made a mo�on to recommend proffering a Phase 1 Archeological survey be conducted for
the remainder of the property that was not included in the Archaeological Survey of the Proposed
Student Center Building (2014) or the Supplementary Archaeological Evalua�on of Site 44FK0622 at the
Proposed Student Center Building Project Area (2014) prior to any construc�on on the property. If the
survey finds a Phase 2 survey is warranted, a phase 2 survey should be conducted as well prior to
construc�on. The surveys should be provided to the County as record. Nick Powers seconded the
mo�on. The mo�on passed unanimously.
Item 3: Historic Preserva�on Funding
HRAB reached consensus to not pursue the driving tour map. HRAB discussed dona�ng the funds to non-
profits that focus on historic preserva�on, such as the Willa Cather non-profit for preserva�on efforts
and/or to other organiza�ons preserving historic homes and proper�es in the County. Staff confirmed
the amount of $16,821 is available and is at the discre�on of HRAB to allocate. HRAB members also
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discussed poten�ally beginning a grant program where non-profits can apply for some of the funding.
HRAB members will con�nue to consider what the best use of the funding.
The mee�ng was adjourned at 11:07 a.m.
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Historic Resources Advisory Board
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: July 18, 2025
Agenda Section: Middletown Business Park Comprehensive Policy Plan
Amendment (CPPA)
Title: Review of Middletown Business Park CPPA #01-25
Attachments:
HRAB07-18-25CPPA_MiddletownBusinessPark_Redacted.pdf
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Item # 2
Middletown Business Park Comprehensive Policy Plan Amendment Application
HRAB has been asked to provide a review agency comment pertaining to a Comprehensive Policy Plan
Amendment Application (CPPA) for Middletown Business Park. The Frederick County Board of
Supervisors reviews requests for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan annually. The properties are +/-
41.57 acres (Property Identification Number: 91-A-57) & +/- 0.92 acres (PIN: 91-A-59). The properties
are located south of Reliance Road (Route 627) and east of Interstate 81 in the Opequon Magisterial
District. The properties are currently zoned primarily RA (Rural Areas) District, and a portion of the larger
property is zoned B2 (General Business) District.
The Comprehensive Plan currently classifies the long-range land use of these properties as Highway
Commercial closer to Interstate 81 and Mixed Use Industrial/Office on the southeast portion. The
application proposes amending the long-range land use for the entire property to B2/B3 with the intention
of rezoning to B3 (Industrial Transition) District in the future to allow for industrial development. Should
the Board of Supervisors approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend the long-range land use,
the applicants would need to subsequently pursue a rezoning, and HRAB would have another opportunity
to comment at that time.
The Study of Civil War Sites in the Shenandoah Valley published in 1992 by the National Park Service
identifies roughly half of the property in the core area of the Battle of Cedar Creek and the remainder of
the property within the study area of the same Battle.
The mapped sites identified within a half-mile radius of property according to the Virginia Cultural
Resources Information System (VCRIS) are:
• 260-0001 – Saint Thomas Episcopal Chapel
Please find the following attachments for your information:
• Location Map
• CPPA Application & Attachments
• Virginia DHR Surveys, Maps, and Photographs
The Applicant will be available at the HRAB meeting to provide additional information on the proposed
Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Staff will be seeking comments from the HRAB on the historical
elements possibly impacted by the proposed use. The comments will be included in the Comprehensive
Plan Amendment application package.
**If you have any questions prior to the meeting please forward them to me and I will relay them to the
Applicant.
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Virginia Department of Historic Resources DHR ID: 260-0001
Architectural Survey Form Other DHR ID: 260-5001-0007
June 20, 2025 Page: 1 of 4
Property Information
Property Names
Name Explanation Name
Function/Location Church, 7854 Church Street
Historic Saint Thomas Episcopal Church
NRHP Listing Saint Thomas Chapel
Property Addresses
Alternate - Route 1105
Current - 7854 Church Street Route 1102
County/Independent City(s):Frederick (County)
Incorporated Town(s):Middletown
Zip Code(s):22645
Magisterial District(s):No Data
Tax Parcel(s):No Data
USGS Quad(s):MIDDLETOWN
Property Evaluation Status
NRHP Listing
VLR Listing
This Property is associated with the Middletown Historic District.
Additional Property Information
Architecture Setting:Town
Acreage:.25
Site Description:
1973: On the south corner of the intersection of Routes 1102 and 1105 in Middletown.
St. Thomas has the typical Church of England/Episcopal church orientation with the altar and the chancel in the east and the primary
entrance in the west. The church is set on the crest of a gentle hill overlooking Middletown.
2002: St. Thomas Episcopal Church is located on the south corner of the intersection of Route 1102 and Route 1105 in the town of
Middletown, in Frederick County, Virginia.
Surveyor Assessment:
St. Thomas Episcopal Church stands as a picturesque example of the Early Gothic Revival in Virginia. Its congregation was
established in Middletown, Frederick County, in 1834 and the church building was completed 3 or 4 years later. St. Thomas was the
seventh Episcopal Church in the former Frederick County area (divided into 3 counties: Frederick, Clarke, and Warren in 1836). Since
its completion, the simple but dignified Gothic Revival edifice has been a prominent architectural landmark for the town and
surrounding countryside.
In 1834 William S. Jones, Anderton Brown, George Lynn, Jr., David S. Danner and J. Smith Davidson were chosen from a group of
Episcopal parishioners in the Middletown area as trustees for the new church. Its site was a fourth acre lot (No. 98 in the original plot
of Middletown) and was purchased for $50.00. The cost of erecting the church was raised by subscription of the proposed
congregation. St.Thomas bears a resemblance to Leeds Church in Markham, VA, which the trustees visited when they were
considering a plan for their new church. The building is known to have been completed in April, 1837,when Bishop Meade officiated
at a confirmation there.
During the War Between the States, the church building was used as a hospital for Confederate wounded and as a stable by Federal
troops. After the War, the Federal government paid for some of the damage inflicted. These and other contributions enabled the
church to be reopened in 1867.
St. Thomas continued as an Episcopal Church with an occasional congregation of about 30 until shortly after the First World War.
Sunday School sessions were held there until 1930, when the building became considered unsafe and was closed. St. Thomas Church
remained under the control of the Richmond Diocese for many years and was later transferred to the Christ Church in Winchester. In
1966, it was given to the town of Middletown for use "as a chapel, museum, or for any good moral purpose." The church currently is
being restored for use as an interdenominational chapel.
2002 -- 260-5001-0007: The church functioned as a hospital during the Civil War, and is individually listed in the National Register of
Historic Places.
Surveyor Recommendation:Recommended Eligible
Ownership
Ownership Category Ownership Entity
Public - Local No Data
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Virginia Department of Historic Resources DHR ID: 260-0001
Architectural Survey Form Other DHR ID: 260-5001-0007
June 20, 2025 Page: 2 of 4
Primary Resource Information
Resource Category:Religion
Resource Type:Church/Chapel
NR Resource Type:Building
Historic District Status:Contributing
Date of Construction:1837
Date Source:Written Data
Historic Time Period:Antebellum Period (1830 - 1860)
Historic Context(s):Architecture/Landscape, Religion
Other ID Number:No Data
Architectural Style:Gothic Revival
Form:Rectangular
Number of Stories:0.0
Condition:Excellent
Threats to Resource:None Known
Cultural Affiliations:No Data
Cultural Affiliation Details:
No Data
Architectural Description:
1973: St. Thomas is an example of simple Gothic Revival architecture from the second quarter of the 19th century. In fair condition but
structurally sound. Under restoration. The rectangular building, three bays wide and three bays long measures thirty feet by fifty feet and has a
recessed chancel twenty feet by ten feet. A later shed addition is to the south of the chancel.
Brick foundation; stone under the addition. The wall is laid in five-course American bond both above and below the water table. The original
buff colored scored stucco has peeled from the lower walls.
The recessed main entrance in the form of a lancet arch features a lancet arched doorway with symmetrically molded trim and corner blocks.
The transom with tri-part Gothic tracery fills the upper section of the arch. Double horizontally paneled doors open into the sanctuary, and an
horizontally paneled door opens in each side of the vestibule formed by the recess. The doorway in the addition has a brick flat arch and an
horizontally paneled door.
The lancet-arched side windows are double hung mullion windows with a transom of tri-part Gothic mullions. The transom is filled with a more
delicate tracery of intersecting lancet arches. The lancet mullion window in the transom has a tri-part Gothic transom.
The building has a stepped gable roof. The finial at the end of each step was originally capped by a squat spire. A square frame belfry with
pyramidal roof supports a simple Latin cross. The original belfry was much taller, featured lancet arches and was topped by an hexagonal cupola
with a large Latin cross.
Interior:
The rectangular plan has a recessed chancel at the east end. A small vesting room opens at the south side of the chancel. The west doorway with
plain trim leads to the exterior and otherwise resembles the exterior door and doorway. The windows have symmetrically molded trim with
corner blocks and rosettes. The remainder of the trim is very simple. Wide brown painted lines suggest panels on the plaster walls. No heating.
The communion rail with turned supports, the carved baptismal font, the pulpit with incised trefoils and the simple lectern all appear to be of the
late nineteenth century. The simple pews have straight backs and a paneled side facing the aisle.
2002 -- 260-5001-0007: St. Thomas Protestant Episcopal Chapel (historic name), ca 1836 from records of St. Thomas Trust. Building is a Gothic
Revival-style church, coursed ashlar and brick original exterior. It has a rear one-stop chancel with lean-to addition that houses a side entry and
rear window. Gable end parapet walls flank the gable, standing-seam metal roof. It has a wood cupola with Gothic vents, an octagonal bell tower
with Gothic arches and is topped with a pyramid roof and wood cross. In excellent condition, the interior was restored ca 1960s; windows from
that date were replaced in 2001; old ones placed in storage.
Exterior Components
Component Component Type Material Material Treatment
Windows No Data No Data Other
Roof No Data Metal Standing Seam
Foundation No Data Brick Ashlar, Coursed
Secondary Resource Information
Historic District Information
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Virginia Department of Historic Resources DHR ID: 260-0001
Architectural Survey Form Other DHR ID: 260-5001-0007
June 20, 2025 Page: 3 of 4
Historic District Name:Middletown Historic District
Local Historic District Name:No Data
Historic District Significance:No Data
CRM Events
Event Type: Survey:Phase I/Reconnaissance
Project Review File Number:No Data
Investigator:Fletcher, Helen Lee
Organization/Company:Unknown (DSS)
Photographic Media:No Data
Survey Date:4/15/2002
Dhr Library Report Number:No Data
Project Staff/Notes:
260-5001-0007 historic district survey
Surveyor's NR Criteria
Recommendations:
A - Associated with Broad Patterns of History, C - Distinctive Characteristics of Architecture/Construction
Event Type: Survey:Phase I/Reconnaissance
Project Review File Number:No Data
Investigator:Kalbian, Maral S.
Organization/Company:Unknown (DSS)
Photographic Media:No Data
Survey Date:6/16/1990
Dhr Library Report Number:No Data
Project Staff/Notes:
No Data
Surveyor's NR Criteria
Recommendations:
A - Associated with Broad Patterns of History, C - Distinctive Characteristics of Architecture/Construction
Event Type: NRHP Listing
DHR ID:260-0001
Staff Name:NPS
Event Date:4/11/1973
Staff Comment
No Data
Event Type: VLR Listing
DHR ID:260-0001
Staff Name:VHLC
Event Date:1/16/1973
Staff Comment
No Data
Event Type: NRHP Nomination
DHR ID:260-0001
Staff Name:Grace Heffelfinger
Event Date:1/1/1973
Staff Comment
VHLC staff architectural historian - January 1973 nomination
Event Type: Survey:HABS Inventory
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Virginia Department of Historic Resources DHR ID: 260-0001
Architectural Survey Form Other DHR ID: 260-5001-0007
June 20, 2025 Page: 4 of 4
Project Review File Number:No Data
Investigator:VHLC
Organization/Company:Unknown (DSS)
Photographic Media:No Data
Survey Date:1/1/1968
Dhr Library Report Number:No Data
Project Staff/Notes:
No Data
Surveyor's NR Criteria
Recommendations:
A - Associated with Broad Patterns of History, C - Distinctive Characteristics of Architecture/Construction
Bibliographic Information
Bibliography:
No Data
Property Notes:
Company 1: Town of Middletown
City: Middletown
State: Virginia
2002: Owner of property
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Virginia Dept. of Historic Resources
Legend
Architecture Resources
Architecture Labels
Individual Historic District Properties
DHR Easements
County Boundaries
Title: All Other Architecture Resources Date: 6/20/2025
DISCLAIMER:Records of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) have been gathered over many years from a variety of sources and the representation
depicted is a cumulative view of field observations over time and may not reflect current ground conditions.The map is for general information purposes and is not
intended for engineering, legal or other site-specific uses. Map may contain errors and is provided "as-is". More information is available in the DHR Archives located at
DHR’s Richmond office.
Notice if AE sites:Locations of archaeological sites may be sensitive the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and the Archaeological Resources Protection Act
(ARPA) and Code of Virginia §2.2-3705.7 (10). Release of precise locations may threaten archaeological sites and historic resources.37
Photos
DHR #260-0001 Saint Thomas Episcopal Church
1995 (VCRIS)
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Historic Resources Advisory Board
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: July 18, 2025
Agenda Section: Historic Preservation Funding
Title: Continued discussion of the use of the historic preservation funding. At the previous
meeting, HRAB discussed creating a grant program to award the remaining $16,821 of
funding to applicants for historic preservation. Attached is a draft grant application.
A formal action is needed to allocate any of the funds.
Attachments:
HRAB07-18-25HistoricPresevationGrantDraft.pdf
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Revised 6/30/2025
APPLICATION:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
The Frederick County Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) is offering a grant program
funded by remaining donations from the county’s 250th anniversary celebration in 1988.
These monies were allocated to the HRAB for historic preservation efforts and were
partially used to establish the Historic Plaque Program, which recognized notable county
buildings with bronze plaques. The remaining balance is now being dedicated to the
rehabilitation of historically significant buildings in Frederick County that are in urgent need
of repair. The objective is to support the preservation and continued use of these structures
while enhancing their long-term value to the community. Given the limited funding
available, the HRAB acknowledges that these grants are intended to support, rather than
fully finance, larger preservation projects. Grants will be awarded on a rolling basis until the
total available funds of $16,821 have been fully distributed.
Priority is given to buildings that meet the following criterion:
1. Historic Significance
Priority is given to properties that are individually listed or contribute to a district on
the National Register of Historic Places or are recognized as significant by state or
local authorities.
2. Condition of the Building
The current physical condition of the structure is a major factor in funding decisions.
Buildings in threatened or deteriorated condition that demonstrate an urgent need
for intervention to prevent further immediate deterioration will be prioritized.
All applications should include a clear assessment of the building’s condition,
supported by photos and, if possible, reports from preservation professionals or
contractors.
3. Project Urgency and Impact
Priority will be given to projects where immediate intervention will arrest active
deterioration or prevent irreversible damage.
4. Preservation Standards and Approach
Proposed work must follow the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for
Rehabilitation. Approaches should emphasize repair over replacement and
prioritize preservation of original materials and features.
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5. Public Benefit and Community Impact
Projects that will benefit the public through access, educational use, visibility,
tourism, or community revitalization are encouraged.
6. Completeness of Application
All requested documents (photos, ownership records, plan for funding, historic
designation, etc.) must be included for the application to be considered.
Historic Preservation Grant Application
Grant Title: Historic Preservation Grant Program
Applicant Name:
Property Name:
Property Address:
Department of Historic Resources Number (if known):
Contact Information:
Funding Amount Requested:
Date of Submission:
1. Project Summary:
Provide a brief overview of your project that includes an explanation as to how the funding
would help to preserve and revitalize the historic character of the property while ensuring
its long-term use and community value.
2. Historical Significance of the Property:
Property Designation:
☐ Listed individually on the National Register of Historic Places
☐ Contributing resource in a National Register Historic District
☐ Designated State or Local Historic Landmark
☐ Eligible for listing (documentation included)
☐ Included in Rural Landmarks Survey
3. Statement of Significance:
Describe the historical and/or architectural importance of the building. Include its history,
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construction date, previous owners or uses, architectural style, role in local history, and
any existing relevant documentation.
4. Scope of Work:
Please provide as much specific information as possible as to how the funds will be used.
5. Public Benefit:
Briefly describe how this project will benefit the public and how the property will be used
and maintained after the rehabilitation is complete.
6. Ownership and Legal Compliance:
Property Owner Name:
Proof of Ownership: [Attach deed or tax record]
If the applicant is not the property owner, include a letter of permission from the owner.
Criteria for Grant Award
Applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:
Historical Significance – Priority is given to properties that are listed or eligible for the
National Register of Historic Places.
Project Urgency – Demonstrated need for intervention to prevent further deterioration.
Preservation Approach – Conformance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for
Rehabilitation.
Capacity and Commitment – Ability to complete the project and maintain the property.
Public Benefit – Demonstrated community, educational, or cultural value.
Documentation – Completeness and quality of application materials.
Signature of Applicant: _____________________________________________
Date: _____________________________________________________________
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