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Home My WebLink About015-25 (2025-2030Agri&ForestalDistrictRenewal(NorthFrederick)) I COUNTY of FREDERICK ,,y�rtr RENEWAL Action: PLANNING COMMISSION: July 2, 2025 Recommended Approval BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: Au,�imst 13, 2025 APPROVED 2025-2030 RENEWAL OF THE NORTH FREDERICK 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 North Frederick Agricultural &Forestal District was updated and considered. The renewed District will contain 1929.41+/- acres. The properties are generally located west of the intersection of North Frederick Pike(Route 522) along North Sleepy Creek Road (Route 734) and Bloomery Pike(Route 127) and are identified by Property Identification Numbers 03-A-4, 03-A-27, 03-A-27A, 05-1-3, 05-1- 3A, 05-1-4, 05-A-5, 05-A-6, 05-A-10 06-A-10, 06-A-10B, 10-A-1, 10-A-15, 10-A-31, 10- A-31A and 10-A-31B 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 North Frederick Agricultural & Forestal District on July 2, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on this renewal of the 2025- 2030 North Frederick Agricultural & Forestal District on August 13, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the renewal of the 2025- 2030 North Frederick 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 North Frederick Agricultural & Forestal District of 1,929.4 1+/-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. Bollhoef Frederick County dministrator Resolution#015-25 AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT UPDATE North Frederick 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 The District is located within the Gainesboro Magisterial District and is generally located west of the intersection of North Frederick Pike (Route 522) along North Sleepy Creek Road (Route 734) and Bloomery Pike (Route 127). 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 2023. Proposed Changes: Current Proposed 2020-2025 District 2025-2030 District Acreage 1,961.86 +/- acres 1,929.41+/- acres Number of Parcels 15 16 Number of Property 06 07 Owners Magisterial Gainesboro Gainesboro District s Land Use Residential &Agricultural Residential &Agricultural District Characteristics: Page 2 of 2 Agricultural& Forestal Significance: The District consists of approximately 90 percent forestry uses and 10 percent open space/woodlands. The area within the proposed District is rural in nature. Lakes/Ponds/Streams: A portion of the District lies within the Sleepy Creek watershed and drainage area.This will further assist with managing the quality of the County's water resources. Water is available from ponds, wells, and springs. Prime Agricultural Soil: The type of soil for this area is Weiket-Gainesboro-Berks. The soil is typically very steep and found on mountaintops, side slopes and ridges; these soils tend to be well drained and consist of sandstone and shale. The District are primarily forested, these soils are not classified as prime agricultural soils. The 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. Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan of Frederick County provides guidance when considering land use actions. The location of the 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. The land uses within the proposed District is agricultural,residential and nature. The current land use should remain in its present condition with land use woodland/open space. 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 proposed District because 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 1,929.4 1+/--acre District will be valid through August 2030. The Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC) unanimously recommended approval of the 1,929.41+/- acre 2025-2030 North Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District at their meeting on April 15,2025. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the 1,929.41+/- acre 2025- 2030 North Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District at their meeting on July 2,2025. 2025-2030 North Frederick Agricultural & Forestal District 5 2 MORGAN COUNTY CACAPON LN Mp0.Goop WEST VIRGINIA V� G 522 m O HAMPSHIRE COUNTY WEST VIRGINIA O ' O V� O � p � L �O Z 522 0MER y C� P/KE ti Q PIN Owner Acres Parcels 03 A 4 LEGACY FARM DESH LLC 244.51 03 A 27 LEGACY FARM DESH LLC 354.53 03 A 27A HOVERMALE, HUGH SCOTT 8.13 05 1 3 WALSH, PATRICK FRANCIS& KAREN ANN 38.22 05 1 3A WALSH, PATRICK FRANCIS& KAREN ANN 10.00 05 1 4 WALSH, PATRICK FRANCIS& KAREN ANN 25.62 05 A 5 GAN0,TIMOTHY 114.89 05 A 6 GAN0,TIMOTHY ALVIN 302.58 05 A 10 MOUNTS,VICKYGAN0 52.26 06 A 10 GAN0,TIMOTHY 89.23 06 A 10B BRUMBACK, BETSY GANO 89.19 10 A 1 GANO,TIMOTHYALVIN 136.55 10 A 15 GODLOVE, PHENA GANO &RUSSELL K 129.25 10 A 31 GAN 0,TIMOTHY A 311.41 10 A 31A GANG,TIMOTHY 6.00 10 A 31B MOUNTS,VICKYG 1 17.04 Note: Frederick County Dept of Planning&Development 107 N Kent St.Suite 202,Winchester,VA 22601 540-665-5651 0 0.5 1 2 Mlles Map Created:March 26,2025 STATE MORGAN COUNTY LINE WEST VIRGINIA CACAP_ON LN 522 G� S 522 O<v� O OQ� 4-pay HAMPSHIRE COUNTY O Q � WESTVIRGINIA 2 MAY APPLE C y,�I�<v �J� wN/pp 1 w/<4 522 .Of®rk Zip �O o y C(/NjBE R.l4A Zoo �� AhFcpN r�x rp FpR RD YEN >�2 SQ�4Pk O� 522 <v� TARA DR OD J O O Bt-O EERY 127 OMPS.RD � h r 522 District Acreage: 1,929.41 Ac. 2025-2030 North Frederick Agricultural & Forestal District Note: Frederick County Dept of Planning&Development 0 0.325 0.65 1.3 Miles 107 N Kent St.Suite 202,Winchester,VA 22601 540-665-5651 Map Created:March 6,2025