HomeMy WebLinkAboutHRABMinutes2025May16Frederick 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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