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Home My WebLink About020-25 (2025-2030Agri&ForestalRenewalDistrict(WhiteHall)) r COUNTY of FREDERICK ,ter RENEWAL Action: PLANNING COMMISSION: July 2, 2025 Recommended Approval BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: August 13, 2025 APPROVED 2025-2030 RENEWAL OF THE WHITE HALL 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 White Hall Agricultural & Forestal District was updated and considered. The renewed District will contain 974.30+/- acres. The properties are located generally on Wright Road (Route 661) and Apple Pie Ridge Road (Route 739) and are identified by Property Identification Numbers 22-A-58, 22-A- 63, 22-A-64, 22-A-65, 23-A-3, 23-A-4 and 32-A-68A 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 White Hall Agricultural & Forestal District on July 2, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on this renewal of the 2025- 2030 White Hall Agricultural &Forestal District on August 13, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the renewal of the 2025- 2030 White Hall 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 White Hall Agricultural & Forestal District of 974.30+/-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 27,2025,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 0 Michael L. Bollhoe r Frederick County. dministrator Resolution#020-25 AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT UPDATE White Hall District Staff Report for the Board of Supervisors Prepared: July 24,2025 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 on Wright Road Route 661 and Apple Pie Ridge Road Route 739). 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 added in 2023. Proposed Changes: Current Proposed 2020-2025 District 2025-2030 District Acreage 974.30 +/- acres 974.30 +/-acres Number of Parcels 07 07 Number of Property 01 01 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 70 percent forestry uses and 30 percent open space,pasture, and orchard. The area within the proposed District is rural in nature. Lakes/Ponds/Streams: A portion of the District lies within the head waters of Sylvan Springs Run and drainage area. This will further assist with managing the quality of the County's water resources. Prime Agricultural Soil: The soils 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 soils. The District is located along Great North Mountain, west of Interstate 81. The topography ranges from steeply sloping along Great North Mountain to rolling along Wrights Road(Rt.661). 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 use within the District is agricultural and residential and nature. The current land use should remain in its present condition with land use as agriculture 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 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 974.30+/-acre District will be valid through August 2030. The Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC) unanimously recommended approval of the 974.30+/-acre 2025-2030 White Hall Agricultural and Forestal District at their meeting on April 15, 2025. The Planning Commission (PC) unanimously recommended approval of the 974.30+/-acre 2025-2030 White Hall Agricultural and Forestal District at their meeting on July 2,2025. Following a public hearing, a decision regarding the 2025-2030 White Hall Agricultural and Forestal District by the Board of Supervisors would be appropriate. 2025-2030 White Hall Agricultural & Forestal District ono H/04 eA Q� Z (� TUSCAR O,p � R� A (� GREEN � SPRING DR 3 CORfIAN CIR MgRq SPRY LVgN �Q l/y NGS DR 'y w,a TAP PONY-pATH.LN O SP NFFN O,p�c° G.R� �y�rFti Rp O z OWN REST•CHURCH.RD �N OParcels PIN Owner Acres 22 A 58 WHITE HALL ORCHARD 204.00 22 A 63 WHITE HALL ORCHARD 38.97 22 A 64 B D K LIMITED 124.29 22 A 65 DTS PROPERTIES, LLC 152.25 23 A 3 DTS, LC 130.73 23 A 4 SOLENBERGER, C ROBERT 301.50 32 A 68A WHITE HALL ORCHARD 22.56 Note: Frederick County Dept of Planning&Development 107 N Kent St.Suite 202,Winchester,VA 22601 540-665-5651 0 0.15 0.3 0.6 Miles Map Created:March 27,2025 CO- do)2/ Qv � Q 9,q�o�iNQl� TNSCAR p� Rp 0 Q Q SYLVAN SPRINGS DR MARA<H Z PONY pgTH LN G 0 LU REST CHURCH RD Z A O / District Acreage: 974.30 Ac. 2025-2030 White Hall Agricultural & Forestal District Note: Frederick County Dept of Planning&Development 0 0.1 0.2 0.4 Miles 107 N Kent St.Suite 202,Winchester,VA 22601 540-665-5651 Map Created:March 12,2025