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Home My WebLink About013-25 (2025-2030Agri&ForestalDistrictRenewal(Hayfield)) COUNTY of FREDERICK � rr� RENEWAL Action: PLANNING COMMISSION: July 2, 2025 Recommended Approval BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: Aug List 13, 2025 APPROVED 2025-2030 RENEWAL OF THE HAYFIELD 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 2025-2030 renewal of the Hayfield Agricultural &Forestal District was updated and considered. The renewed District will contain 939.90+/- acres. The properties are located 2.5 miles west of the intersection of Route 50 and Hayfield Road (Route 600) and identified by Property Identification Numbers 39-A-2, 39-A-3, 39-A-5, 39-A-7, 39-A-89, and 50-A-1 H in the Gainesboro Magisterial District; and this application was reviewed by the Agricultural District Advisory Committee(ADAC), and the Planning Commission during their regularly scheduled meetings; 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 Hayfield Agricultural &Forestal District on July 2, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on this renewal of the 2025- 2030 Hayfield Agricultural &Forestal District on August 13, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the renewal of the 2025- 2030 Hayfield 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 Hayfield Agricultural & Forestal District of 939.90+/-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. Bollhoefe Frederick County ministrator Resolution#013-25 AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT UPDATE Hayfield District Staff Report for the Board of Supervisors 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 Back Creek Magisterial District and is generally located 2.5 miles west of the intersection of Route 50 and South Hayfield Road(Route 600). 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 2021. Proposed Changes: Current Proposed 2020-2025 District 2025-2030 District Acreage 819.90 +/- acres 939.90+/- acres Number of Parcels 10 06 Number of Property 03 02 Owners Magisterial Gainesboro Gainesboro District s Land Use Residential &Agricultural Residential &Agricultural Page 2 of 2 District Characteristics: Agricultural& Forestal Significance: The District consists of approximately 90 percent forestry uses and 10 percent open space/woodlands. The area within the District is rural in nature. Lakes/Ponds/Streams: A portion of the District lies within the head waters of the Houge Creek and the Houge Creek drainage area. This will further assist with managing the quality of the County's water resources. Prime Agricultural Soil: This District is located along Great North Mountain,west of South Hayfield. The topography ranges from strongly and steeply sloping along Great North Mountain to rolling along South Hayfield Road. The predominate types of soil for this area are Hazleton and Laidig-Weikert. Both soils are typically strongly sloping to very steep and found on mountaintops,side slopes and ridges;these soils tend to be well drained and consist of sandstone, quartzite, and shale.While the subject properties are primarily forested, these soils are not classified as prime agricultural. Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan of Frederick County provides guidance when considering land use actions. The location of this proposed 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. This current land use should remain in its present land use of pristine condition with land use of vacant and woodland. 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 939.90+/-acre District will be valid through August 2030. The Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC) unanimously recommended approval of the 939.90+/- acre 2025-2030 Hayfield Agricultural and Forestal District at their meeting on April 15, 2025. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the 939.90+/- acre 2025-2030 Hayfield Agricultural and Forestal District at their meeting on July 2,2025. Following a public hearing, a decision regarding the 2025-2030 Hayfield Agricultural and Forestal District by the Board of Supervisors would be appropriate. 2025-2030 Hayfield Agricultural & Forestal District 1i0 INDIAN HOLLOW RD M0UNI IIN e9 VIEW o� �� 50 IN(�/^may^]y/) PF�p P A40UjV OIIVER_D t V� 50 OP O °1 Z� 0 O GP �v HCk may@ ��• �`^� a° P-°.2 U Q V� tNI�NY � � �P •LP•`L�• Q � �'4 GO .� ��4✓ �qy �IQ �O a OParcels PIN Owner Acres 39 A 2 794HL LLC 379.34 39 A 3 794HL LLC 241.41 39 A 5 794HL LLC 22.52 39 A 7 794HL LLC 8.64 39 A 89 794HL LLC 167.99 50 A 1H SUTPHIN, CHARLES W 120.00 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 50 0�0 �v Q' �G��O r�iOCF GP O� 0 400frOII VFRD oQ�G�o Q . 0 z� L C) PLOW RUN LN TOMpNP� QJ w ai co �P K F E'10 A.m ET FF o-J? Q- District Acreage: 939.90 Ac. 2025-2030 Hayfield Agricultural & Forestal District Note: Frederick County Dept of Planning&Development 0 0.15 0.3 0.6 Miles 107 N Kent St.Suite 202,Winchester,VA 22601 540-665-5651 Map Created:March 12,2025