HomeMy WebLinkAbout018-25 (2025-2030Agri&ForestalDistrictRenewal(SouthFrederick)) COUNTY of FREDERICK
RENEWAL
Action:
PLANNING COMMISSION: July 2, 2025 Recommended Approval
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: Augiist 13, 2025 APPROVED
2025-2030 RENEWAL OF THE
SOUTH 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 South Frederick Agricultural & Forestal
District was updated and considered. The renewed District will contain 5,905.84+/- acres.
The properties are located along Cedar Creek Grade(Route 622),Middle Road(Route 628),
Marlboro Road (Route 631) and Hites Road (Route 625) and are identified by Property
Identification Numbers 52-A-124A, 52-A-300, 60-A-20, 60-A-73,60-A-73B, 60-A-75,
60-A-8 9, 61-A-7, 61-A-8, 61-A-8A, 61-A-9, 61-A-10, 61-A-13, 61-A-15, 61-A-17,61-
A-21,61-A-22,61-A-23,61-A-24, 61-A-23A, 61-A-25, 61-A-26, 61-A-27, 61-A-29, 61-
A-31, 61-A-3 7, 61-A-40, 61-A-41, 61-A-42, 61-A-43E, 61-A-44, 61-A-45, 61-A-46A,
61-A-96, 61-A-96D, 61-A-106, 61-A-107, 61-A-116, 61-A-117, 61-A-118, 61-A-119,
61-A-120, 61-A-126, 61-A-126A, 61-A-127, 61-A-127A, 61-A-1�8 61-A-129, 61-A-
130,61-A-131,62-A-21, 62-A-26,62-A-27,62 A-28,62-A-34, 62-12-5-46, 62-12-5-47, 62-
12-5-48,62-12-5-49, 62-12-5-50,62-12-5-51,62-12-5-5262-12-5-53, 62-12-5-54,62-12-
5-65, 62-12-5-66, 62E-1-3-14, 62E-1-6-25, 62E-1-6-26, 62E-1-6-27, 72-A-22, 72A-23,
72-A-24, 72-A-26, 72-A-29L, 72-A-3, 72-A-29D, 72-A-44, 72-A-46, 72-A-45, 72-A-
53, 72-A-54, 72-A-58, 72-A-59, 72-A-82, 72 A 83,73-A-4, 73-A-4A, 73-A-9,73-A-10,
73-A-10A, 73-A-13A, 73-A-16,73-A-17,73-A-20,73-A-24, 73-A-27, 73-A-28,73-A-29,
73-A30,73-A-30B,73-A30Ii73-A-30H,73-A-30I, 73-A-30J,73-A-300, 73-A-30P, 73-A-
34, 73-A-39,73-A-63, 73-A-64A,73-A-88,73-A-90B,73-A-94,73-A95, 73-A-%A, 73A
% 73A-99, 73A-99A73-151,7 ISZ73-A-100,73-A-103, 73-A103AA 73-12-11, 73-12-23, 73-14-
1-6, 73-14-1-7, 73-15-1, 73-15-2, 74-A-3, 74-A-12, 74-A-15B, 74-A-36B, 74-A-36B,
74-A-36C, 83-A-81A,83-A-87,83-A-100, 84-A-1B, 84-A-2, 84-A-6, 84-A-6D, 84-A-
40, 84-A-40A, 84-A-41, 84-A-42A, 84-A-44, 84-A-53, in the Back Creek 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 South 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 South Frederick Agricultural &Forestal District on August 13, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the renewal of the 2025-
2030 South 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
South Frederick Agricultural & Forestal District of 5,905.84+/-acres in the Back Creek
Magisterial District, with an expiration date of August 13, 2030. The Agricultural &
Forestal District is as described on the attached map dated May 13, 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
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Michael L. Bol oefer
Frederick COy .ty Administrator
Resolution#018-25
AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT UPDATE
South Frederick District
Staff Report for the Board of Supervisors
Prepared: July 25,2025
Staff Contact: Mark Cheran, Zoning Administrator
Executive Summarv:
Meeting Schedule
Agricultural District Advisory Committee Action: Recommended Approval
ADAC :
Planning Commission: Action: Recommended Approval
Board of Supervisors: Action: Pending
General District Location
This District is located within the Back Creek Magisterial District and is generally located along
Cedar Creek Grade (Route 622), Middle Road (Route 628), Marlboro Road (Route 631) and
Hites Road(Route 625). The District was updated in 2024.
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 2024.
Proposed Changes:
Current Proposed
2020-2025 District 2025-2030 District
Acreage 7,024.79+/- acres 5,905.84+/- acres
Number of Parcels 150 146
Number of Property 57 56
Owners
Magisterial Back Creek Back Creek
District s
Land Use Residential &Agricultural Residential &Agricultural
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District Characteristics:
Agricultural& Forestal Significance:
The agricultural operation in the District is 90 percent agriculture (orchard, and crop harvesting)
and 10 percent open space/woodlands. The area within the District is rural in nature.
Lakes/Ponds/Streams:
The District lies primarily within the Opequon Creek and Stephens Run drainage area. The District
will further assist with managing the quality of the County's water resources.
Prime Agricultural Soil:
The largest amount of prime agricultural soil located within the District is Frederick-Poplimento.
The District generally varies from rolling hills to ridges to the north, west, south and east. This
District lies within Opequon Creek watershed and water is available from ponds, wells and
springs.
Comprehensive Plan:
The 2035 Comprehensive Plan of Frederick County provides guidance when considering land use
actions. The District is 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 current land use
should remain in its present land use with orchards, agricultural, and residential.
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:
Staff would advise the committee that the four (4) properties listed below be removed from
District. These properties do not meet the criteria to be included within an agricultural district. The
properties are part of the Bartonville Solar project. This project is operating under Conditional Use
Permit(CUP) and more of an industrial use than an agricultural use.
74-A-3 74-A-18B
74-A-18A 85-A-1
This would bring the District to a total of 5,905.84+/-acres. This renewal provides an opportunity
for the agribusiness community to conduct long-range planning efforts for the management of their
operations. Once renewed, the acre District will be will be valid through August 13, 2030.
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The Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC) unanimously recommended
approval of the 5,905.84+/- acre 2025-2030 South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal
District at their meeting on April 15, 2025. The Planning Commission unanimously
recommended approval of the 5,905.84+/- acre 2025-2030 South Frederick Agricultural and
Forestal District at their meeting on July 2, 2025.
Following a public hearing, a decision regarding this 2025-2030 South Frederick
Agricultural and Forestal District by the Board of Supervisors would be appropriate.
2025-2030 South Frederick
Agricultural & Forestal District
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PIN Owner Acres PIN Owner Acres PIN Owner Acres
72 A 3 ANDERSON,MARY&COOLEY,MARTHA 33.50 73 A 30B IZZO,CYNTHIA ANN&CHARLES PASQUALE,JR 5.95 73 141 7 WAVELAND FARM LLC 4.04
72 A 22 BRUTA BACK,-PHARVEY,TRUST-MARGAREr KATHERINE TRUSTEE 43.46 73 A 30E RINKER,DUDLEY H 1.01 73 15 1 RINKER PROPERTIES LC 2.22
72 A 23 BRUMBACK,PIUPHAWEY,TRUSTEE&MARGARETKATHERINE,TRUSTEE 131.5073 A 30H ASHLEY,BROOKE ELIZABETH&CARROLL,EDWARD LAWYERII 6.1573 15 2 RINKER PROPERTIES LC 4.01
72 A 26 SWEckER,KARENSUT-11,TRUST-SUTPRII,MARK BDWARD,TRUSTEE 119.0073 A 301 RINKER,DUDLEYH 6.4374 A 12 BARLEY,MARY KLINE 9.00
72 A 53 ORNDORFF,JAMES RANDALL 154.7773 A 30J ASHLEY,BROOKE ELIZABETH&CARROLL,EDWARD LAWYERII 3.9974 A 15B HUMPHRIES,CHERYL W ETALS 32.34
72 A 54 BRUM BACK,MUPHAWEY,TRUSTEE&MARGARET KATHERINE,TRUSTEE 97.0073 A 300 JOHNSON,GEORGE W&AMYY 36.1674 A 36A WILES,GRAHAM P&SWANSON,JENNA H 6.45
72 A 58 BAUGHMAN,MICHAEL H&GROSS,MARY K 168.50 73 A 30P lJOHNSON,GEORGE W&AMY Y 6.9974 A 36B IDE AZAGRA,CARL&SANDRA M 5.00
72 A 59 BAUGHMAN,MICHAEL H&GROSS,MARY K 20.00 73 A 34 KENNEY,PAULETTE V 4.8074 A 36C FALGOUST,RUDOLPH J&ELIZABETH C 5.00
72 A 82 MEAGHER,CONSTANCE M 12.0073 A 94 COOLEY,MARTHA&BEN 12.3583 A 81A REZIN,JEFFERY L&SHARONK 25.67
72 A 83 MEAGHER,CONSTANCE M 0.5073 A 95 RINKER PROPERTIES LC 9.8183 A 87 REZIN,JEFFERY L&SHARON K 20.57
73 A 16 KSS LC 134.21 73 A 95A RINKER PROPERTIES LC 8.23 83 A 100 HASKINS,ROBERT D&MARY E 14.11
73 A 17 KSS LC 160.00 73 A 96 RINKER PROPERTIES LC 1.0984 A 113 ORNDORFF,JAMES RANDALL&LEE ANNE 5.01
73 A 20 SPRINGWOOD FARMS LLC 238.51 73 A 99 RINKER PROPERTIES LC 32.12 84 A 2 MEAGHER,CONSTANCE M 66.50
73 A 24 ANDERSON,MARY&PAUL G,JR 10.0073 A 99A IRINKER PROPERTIES LC 8.2084 A 6 IMEAGHER,CONSTANCE M 60.00
73 A 27 COOLEY,MARTHA&COURTNEY BENJAMIN 4.0073 A 100 JANDERSON,MARY&PAUL G,JR 100.0084 A 41 JISETT,JONATHAN&COLLEEN,TRUSTEES 6.00
73 A 28 ANDERSON,MARY&PAUL G,JR 4.0073 A 103 1 LAYMAN,ZACHERYA&CHELSEA E 24.4084 A 42A I RAMEY,WADE 6.00
73 A 29 ANDERSON,MARY&PAUL G,JR 41.3873 A 103A I LAYMAN,ROGER ALLEN,TRUSTEE&CYNTHIAJ O,TRUSTEE 8.0084 A 44 JANDERSON,MARY&PAUL G,JR 51.95
73 A 30 RINKER,DUDLEYH 4.8373 141 6 IWAVELAND FARM LLC 4.3884 A 53 ILINSCOMB,DAVID S&SUSIE 51.61
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Map Updated:May 13,2025
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