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Home My WebLink About008-25 (2025-2030Agri&ForestalDistrictRenewal(Albin)) RENEWAL Action: PLANNING COMMISSION: July 2, 2025 Recommended Approval BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: August 13, 2025 APPROVED 2025-2030 RENEWAL OF THE ALBIN AGRICULTURAL& FORESTAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, the Code of Virginia requires localities every five years to evaluate, add, renew, or remove properties from its Agricultural&Forestal Districts, and to renew the District. Therefore,the 2020-2025 renewal of the Albin Agricultural & Forestal District was updated and considered. The renewed District will contain 1,014.45+/-acres. The properties are located across North Frederick Pike(Route 522)to the north,Route 37 to the east, and Poorhouse Road(Route 664)to the west, and are identified by Property Identification Numbers 41-A-170,42-A-61,42-A-62,42-A-180,42-A-190, 42-A-191, 42-A-192, 42-A-193, 52-A-48, 52-A-49, 53-A-1, 53-A-2, 53-A-3, 53-A-69 in the Gainesboro Magisterial District; and WHEREAS,The Agricultural District Advisory Committee(ADAC) discussed this District renewal at their meeting on April 15, 2025, and recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of the renewal of the 2025-2030 Albin Agricultural &Forestal District on July 2, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the renewal of the 2022-2030 Albin Agricultural & Forestal District on August 13, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the renewal of the 2025-2030 Albin Agricultural & Forestal District contributes to the conservation and preservation of agricultural and forestal land in Frederick County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors as follows: The Frederick County Board of Supervisors hereby adopts and renews the 2025-2030 Albin Agricultural & Forestal District containing 1,014.45+/-acres in the Gainesboro Magisterial District, with an expiration date of August 13, 2030. The Agricultural & Forestal District is as described on the attached map dated March 26, 2025 and the attached property owner's table. This ordinance shall be in effect on the day of adoption. Passed this 13th day of August 2025 by the following recorded vote: Josh E. Ludwig, Chairman Aye John F. Jewell Aye Heather H. Lockridge Aye Robert W. Wells Aye Blaine P. Dunn Aye Robert T. Liero Aye Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye A COPY ATTEST Michael L. Bollhoefer Frederick County A inistrator Resolution#008-25 AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT UPDATE Albin District Staff Report for the Planning Commission Prepared:August 5,2025 Staff Contact: Mark Cheran, Zoning Administrator Executive Summarv: Meeting Schedule Agricultural District Advisory Committee Action: Recommended Approval ADAC : 4/15/25 Planning Commission: 7/2/25 Action: Recommended Approval Board of Supervisors: 8/13/25 Action: Pending General District Location This District is located within the Gainesboro Magisterial District and is generally located west of Route 37, and North and South of Route 522, near the Albin Rural Community Center. State Code Requirements & District History Chapter 43, Section 15.2-4300 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, requires that Agricultural and Forestal Districts be reviewed by the local government every five years after establishment. The Board of Supervisors decides to approve, approve with modifications, or deny the proposal to establish or renew a District. The District was updated in 2020. Proposed Changes: Current Proposed 2020-2025 District 2025-2030 District Acreage 1,014.45 +/- acres 1,014.45 +/- acres Number of Parcels 14 14 Number of Property 01 04 Owners Magisterial Gainesboro Gainesboro District s Land Use Residential &Agricultural Residential &Agricultural Page 2 of 2 District Characteristics: Agricultural& Forestal Significance: The District is 90 percent agriculture (livestock, orchards, and crop harvest) and 10 percent open space/woodlands. The land within the District is rural in nature. Lakes/Ponds/Streams: The District lies primarily within the Abrams Creek drainage area. The establishment of this District will further assist with managing the quality of the County's water resources. Prime Agricultural Soil: The largest amount of prime agricultural soils located within the District is Frederick-Poplimento. The District generally varies from a broad rolling hills to the west and, gently rolling hills to the north and east. This District lies within the Abrams Creek watershed and water is available from ponds, wells and springs. Most of the areas within the District are in pasture, orchards, livestock, and few areas are woodland. Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan of Frederick County provides guidance when considering land use actions. This District is located in the Western Frederick Land Use Plan with Route 522 to the north, Route 37 to the east and the Round Hill Community bound to the south. The Plan identified 120 acres of that study area for potential business uses and the remaining 525- acres within the study area was proposed to remain rural. 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 renewal of the District for it 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 2030. Staff Comments: This renewal provides an opportunity for the agribusiness community to conduct long-range planning efforts for the management of their operations. Once renewed, the 1,014.45+/-acre District will be valid through August 2030. The Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC) unanimously recommended approval of the 1,014.45+/- acre 2025-2030 Albin Agricultural and Forestal District at their meeting on April 15, 2025. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the 1,014.45+/- acre 2025-2030 Albin Agricultural and Forestal District at their meeting on July 2,2025. Following a public hearing, a decision regarding this 2025-2030 Albin Agricultural and Forestal District by the Board of Supervisors would be appropriate. 2025-2030 Albin Agricultural & Forestal District GOLDS,HILL�RD GLENDOBBIN RD 522 O G�J �92 Q CIO 10 q yyO��0 ❑ 522 OO Q Q 1 Q1 37 O 2 I U pia" a O 522 Winchester 37 Q 50 -O 71-1 �i Future Route 37 Bypass PIN Owner Acres Parcels 41 A 170 KSS LC 274.16 42 A 61 SOLENBERGER, KATHERINE S, TRUSTEE& KSS LAND TRUST 125.61 42 A 62 KEARNS, DIANE S,TRUSTEE& DTS LAND TRUST 76.48 42 A 180 DTS LC 105.26 42 A 190 DTS LC 7.88 42 A 191 DTS LC 16.78 42 A 192 DTS LC 1.04 42 A 193 BHS LC 6.22 52 A 48 KSS LC 24.50 52 A 49 KSS LC 8.50 53 A 1 DTS LC 92.85 53 A 2 DTS LC 145.93 53 A 3 BHS LC 8.34 53 A 69 DTS LC 120.90 Note: Frederick County Dept of Planning&Development 107 N Kent St.Suite 202,Winchester,VA 22601 540-665-5651 0 0.275 0.55 1.1 Miles Map Created:March 26,2025 a a y BABBS Rui LN o Q 0�peFT m O OJ, ~ 522 GOLD R S HILL RD J O° �JQ- ytl o c v � CRFF ° 522 LITTLE,POND LN ct0 EDWARDS LN HUDSON AVE /N0 522 /gNCIO hOCCpwRO , ❑ Ui o 0 Np/gNH31 IQ 0440WR p 0 3-WOODSIDE o PL z 522 =o ��= Q �Q APPLE PIE RIDGE.RD O 522 OJ OXR\DOE QO° /F \.N NMI 37 MARGARETLN v a e✓C\� ON PRa,V/FwpR <y a OCFSS/ o WAY ON CO 01 S 3 90D Q p�`Q p Winchester o CORPORAT ❑ o �L y y s o 37 50 i' OMPS DR District Acreage: 1,014.45 Ac. 2025-2030 Albin Agricultural & Forestal District Note: Frederick County Dept of Planning&Development 0 0.125 0.25 0.5 Miles 107 N Kent St.Suite 202,Winchester,VA 22601 540-665-5651 Map Created:March 4,2025