HomeMy WebLinkAboutBZAAgenda2026February171.Call to Order
2.Determination of a Quorum
3.Meeting Minutes
3.A.Minutes of January 20, 2026
4.Public Hearings
4.A.Variance #26-25 for Stoneridge Outdoor Living
Submitted a request for a 10-foot variance to a required 15-foot rear yard setback
resulting in a 5-foot rear yard setback for an enclosed screened room with deck. The
property is located at 150 Emperor Drive, Lake Frederick, and is identified by Property
Identification Number 87B-5-2-123 in the Opequon Magisterial District.
4.B.Variance #01-26 for Richard L. Molden
Submitted a request for a 40-foot variance to a required 45-foot right yard setback
resulting in a 5-foot right yard setback for a garage. The property is located at 2633
Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester, and is identified by Property Identification Number 61-
A-99A in the Back Creek Magisterial District.
4.C.Variance #02-26 for James & Angela Payton
Submitted a request for a 5.6-foot variance to a required 50-foot left yard setback
resulting in a 44.4-foot left yard setback for an addition. The property is located at 942
Gun Club Road, Stephenson, and is identified by Property Identification Number 45-2-B
in the Stonewall Magisterial District.
AGENDA
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
3:30 PM
THE BOARD ROOM
FREDERICK COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
BZA02-17-26MeetingMinutesJanuary20.pdf
BZA02-17-26VAR26-25_Redacted.pdf
BZA02-17-26VAR01-26_Redacted.pdf
BZA02-17-26VAR02-26_Redacted.pdf
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4.D.Variance #03-26 for Aliya Small
Submitted a request for a 7.5-foot variance to a required 25-foot rear yard setback
resulting in a 17.5-foot rear yard setback for a covered patio. The property is located at
109 Triangle Court, Winchester, and is identified by Property Identification Number
55N-1-4-154 in the Red Bud Magisterial District.
4.E.Variance #04-26 for Cline Manor VA LLC
Submitted a request for the foregoing buffers to provide an inactive buffer of 25', with
full screening, together with an active buffer of 25' and a 35' inactive road buffer, with
full screening, together with a 40' active road buffer. The property is located at 3266
Valley Pike and is identified by Property Identification Number 63-A-37 in the Back
Creek Magisterial District.
5.Other
BZA02-17-26VAR03-26_Redacted.pdf
BZA02-17-26VAR04-26_Redacted.pdf
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Board of Zoning Appeals
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: February 17, 2026
Agenda Section: Meeting Minutes
Title: Minutes of January 20, 2026
Attachments:
BZA02-17-26MeetingMinutesJanuary20.pdf
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MEETING MINUTES
OF THE
FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Held in the Board Room of the Frederick County Administration Building, 107 N. Kent Street, Winchester,
Virginia, on January 20, 2026.
PRESENT: Eric Lowman, Chairman, Red Bud District; Linda Whitacre, Gainesboro District; John Cline,
Stonewall District; James Prohaska, Opequon District; Dolores Stottlemyer, Shawnee District; and Ronald
Madagan, Member at Large.
ABSENT: Dudley Rinker, Vice-Chairman, Back Creek
STAFF PRESENT: Mark Cheran, Zoning Administrator; John Lowery, Zoning Inspector and Pamala
Deeter, BZA Secretary.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Lowman at 3:30 p.m. and he determined there is a quorum.
Chairman Lowman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Lowman asked if there are any applications for February. Mr. Cheran replied yes.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND ADOPTION OF BYLAWS
Mr. Cheran stated that the Board of Zoning Appeals has met at 3:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month.
Mr. Cline made a motion to keep the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting time at 3:30 p.m., on the third
Tuesday of the month. Mr. Madagan seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Chairman Lowman asked if anyone had questions on the Adoption of the Bylaws. On a motion by Ms.
Stottlemyer and seconded by Mr. Cline the Bylaws were unanimously approved as presented.
Mr. Cheran opened the floor for nominations for Chairman. Mr. Cline made a motion to nominate Mr.
Lowman and Mr. Madagan seconded the motion. The floor was closed for nominations. The vote was
unanimous for Mr. Lowman as the Chairman.
Chairman Lowman opened the floor for nominations for Vice-Chairman. Mr. Madagan made a motion to
nominate Mr. Rinker and Chairman Lowman seconded the motion. The floor was closed for nominations.
The vote was unanimous for Mr. Rinker as the Vice-Chairman.
Chairman Lowman opened the floor for nominations for Secretary. Mr. Cline made a motion to nominate
Mrs. Deeter and Chairman Lowman seconded the motion. The floor was closed for nominations. The vote
was unanimous for Mrs. Deeter as the Secretary.
Mr. Cline made a motion to approve the meeting minutes with a correction for December 16, 2025, and
was seconded by Mrs. Whitacre and was unanimously approved.
PUBLIC HEARING
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Variance #15-25 for 1021 Aylor LLC (Christine M. Baker DDS, PLLC) submitted a request for a 5-
foot variance to a required 10-foot front yard setback resulting in a 5-foot front yard setback for a sign. The
property is located at 1021 Aylor Road, Stephens City and is identified with Property Identification 74B -
5-1-D in the Opequon Magisterial District.
Mr. Cheran came forward to present his staff report and maps. Mr. Cheran proceeded with background
information. The property is located at 1021 Aylor Road and 0.52 acres and is zoned B1 (Neighborhood
Business Zoning District in the Opequon Magisterial District. The property was created in 1969 and is
currently zoned B1 with the setback for signage of 10-feet from the Right of Way.
The front of this parcel was taken by VDOT for the realignment of Aylor Road (Route 647). Now the
Applicant cannot meet the setback requirement for signage on the parcel. The Applicant has verified that
the sign will not be encroaching other easements. If VDOT did not widen Aylor Road, the Applicant would
meet the current setback.
Staff concluded by stating The Code of Virginia §15.2-2309(2) and the Code of Frederick County §165-
1001.02 state that no variance shall be granted unless the application can meet the following
requirements:
a) The property interest for which the variance is being requested was acquired in good faith;
b) Any hardship was not created by the applicant for the variance;
c) The granting of the variance will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent property and nearby
properties in the proximity of that geographical area;
d) The condition or situation of the property concerned is not of so general or recurring a nature as to make
reasonably practicable the formulation of a general regulation to be adopted as an amendment to the
ordinance;
e) The granting of the variance does not result in a use that is otherwise permitted on such property or a
change in the zoning classification of the property; and
f) The relief or remedy sought by the variance is not available through a conditional use permit process
or the process for modification of a Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Cheran noted the applicant does meet the intent of the State and County Codes for a variance on
setbacks.
The Applicant is represented by Robert Sproul of Harris & Johnston Attorney at Law. Mr. Sproul relayed
that Applicant was requesting to build a monument sign. The surveyor has measured off the VDOT right
of way as to the placement of the sign. The Applicant would also request a right setback as well. The
Applicant moved into the location in 2018 and in 2019 Aylor Road was widened. The Applicant did not
make this hardship. This was created by VDOT.
Chairman Lowman addressed the right setback request. The Board can only grant what is requested at the
time of application. A board member made a comment that the closest setback granted is 5-ft.
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PUBLIC HEARING COMMENT
Chairman Lowman asked if anyone would like to speak in favor or opposition of this request. No one came
forward.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Chairman Lowman inquired as to if the Applicant has a sign design. He explained that monument signs
have a longer base so make sure the dimensions are correct.
On a motion made by Mr. Prohaska to approve the variance as requested and seconded by Mr. Madagan,
Variance Request #15-25 for 1021 Aylor LLC., was unanimously approved.
PUBLIC HEARING
Variance #25-25 for Painter-Lewis LLC. (Brinjal LLC.) submitted a request for a 21.3-foot variance to
a required 35-foot front yard setback resulting in a 13.7-foot front yard setback for a dwelling. The property
is located at North Frederick Pike (Route 522N) to Purell Lane and is between 1124 and 1116 Purcell Lane
in the Stonewall Magisterial District.
Mr. Cheran came forward to present his staff report and maps. Staff noted the property is located at Purcell
Lane in the Stonewall Magisterial District. The property is zoned RP (Residential Performance) and
researching this parcel there is no tax map number and no building restriction line.
At the time of adoption of the Zoning Ordinance in 1962 the property was zoned R-2 (General Residential).
The setbacks at the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance were 35-feet for the front, 10-feet side yard and 25
feet rear yard. The ordinance in 1989 was amended from R-2 Zoning to RP (Residential Performance) with
the setbacks 35 feet front, 10 feet side yard and 25 feet rear yard.
A lot consolidation was submitted in order for a dwelling to be built. The current setback is for the RP
would limit the Applicant for buildable area. The adjoining properties were built in the 1940’s and the
setbacks were less than the RP requirements.
Staff concluded by stating The Code of Virginia §15.2-2309(2) and the Code of Frederick County §165-
1001.02 state that no variance shall be granted unless the application can meet the following
requirements:
a) The property interest for which the variance is being requested was acquired in good faith;
b) Any hardship was not created by the applicant for the variance;
c) The granting of the variance will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent property and nearby
properties in the proximity of that geographical area;
d) The condition or situation of the property concerned is not of so general or recurring a nature as to
make reasonably practicable the formulation of a general regulation to be adopted as an amendment
to the ordinance;
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e) The granting of the variance does not result in a use that is otherwise permitted on such property
or a change in the zoning classification of the property; and
f) The relief or remedy sought by the variance is not available through a conditional use permit
process or the process for modification of a Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Cheran ends the presentation by stating this variance meets the Code of Virginia and Frederick County.
Mr. Cheran stated he had two calls about the variance, but, was not in opposition.
Chairman Lowman asked the Applicant to come forward, Mr. Lewis representing the Applicant. The
Applicant is just wanting to combine two lots into one parcel for a dwelling. These are tiny lots and if the
request is approved then the plat will be recorded and official tax map number will be created, and the
Commissioner of Revenue will have this on file.
A board member inquired as to how many dwellings will be on the property. Mr. Lewis replied one.
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENT
Chairman Lowman ask if anyone would like to speak in favor or opposition of this variance. No one came
forward.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
No Discussion
On a motion made by Mr. Cline to approve the variance as requested and seconded by Mr. Prohaska,
Variance Request #25-25 for Brinjal LLC (Painter-Lewis) was unanimously approved.
The meeting adjourned at 4:15.
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Eric Lowman, Chairman
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Pamala Deeter, Secretary
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Board of Zoning Appeals
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: February 17, 2026
Agenda Section: Public Hearings
Title: Variance #26-25 for Stoneridge Outdoor Living
Attachments:
BZA02-17-26VAR26-25_Redacted.pdf
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VARIANCE #26-25
Applicant Name: Stoneridge Outdoor Living (Denise Simmons)
Staff Report for the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
Prepared: February 3, 2026
Staff Contact: Mark Cheran, Zoning Administrator
Hearing Schedule
BZA: February 17, 2026 Action: Pending
Property Information
Property Identification Number (PIN) 87B-5-2-123
Address 150 Emperor Dr.
Magisterial District Opequon
Acreage 0.14+/- acres
Zoning & Present Land Use Zoning: R5 (Residential Recreational
Community) District
Land Use: Residential
Adjoining Property Zoning & Present Land Use
North: R5 (Residential Recreational
Community) District
Land Use: Residential
South: R5 (Residential Recreational
Community) District
Land Use: Residential
East: R5 (Residential Recreational
Community) District
Land Use: Open Space
West: R5 (Residential Recreational
Community) District
Land Use: Residential
Variance Requested & Reasoning
The applicant is requesting a 10.5-foot variance to a required 15-foot rear yard setback which
will result in a 4.5-foot rear yard setback for an enclosed deck.
Reason: This property cannot meet the current rear setback for an enclosed deck.
Minimum Variance Requested Resulting Setback
Front 25-Ft N/A N/A
Left 5-Ft N/A N/A
Right 5-Ft N/A N/A
Rear 15-Ft 10.5-Ft. 4.5-Ft
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Staff Comments: This property is zoned R5 when the dwelling was built in 2018. The building
setbacks for this zoning district are:
Front; 25 Ft
Sides: 5 Ft
Rear: 15 Ft
The Zoning Ordinance allows unroofed decks within the R5 District to extend five (5) feet into the
rear setback if the property abuts open space. A roofed deck must meet the setback of fifteen (15)
feet, and this property abuts an open space. The dwelling is set deep on the property and cannot
meet the rear setback requirements for an enclosed deck. Staff will note that other properties have
enclosed decks as the dwellings are not set deep on the property.
Code of Virginia & Frederick County Zoning Ordinance:
The Code of Virginia §15.2-2309(2) and the Code of Frederick County §165-1001.02 state that
no variance shall be granted unless the application can meet the following requirements:
a) The property interest for which the variance is being requested was acquired in good faith;
b) Any hardship was not created by the applicant for the variance;
c) The granting of the variance will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent property and
nearby properties in the proximity of that geographical area;
d) The condition or situation of the property concerned is not of so general or recurring a nature
as to make reasonably practicable the formulation of a general regulation to be adopted as an
amendment to the ordinance;
e) The granting of the variance does not result in a use that is otherwise permitted on such
property or a change in the zoning classification of the property; and
f) The relief or remedy sought by the variance is not available through a conditional use permit
process or the process for modification of a Zoning Ordinance.
Summary & Requested Action:
This proposed variance appears to be consistent with the character of the district; and meets the
intent of The Code of Virginia §15.2-2309(2) and the Code of Frederick County. This is a request
for a variance from the current rear setbacks of the R5 Zoning District for an enclosed deck may
be appropriate
Following a public hearing, staff is seeking a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals on this
variance application.
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Board of Zoning Appeals
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: February 17, 2026
Agenda Section: Public Hearings
Title: Variance #01-26 for Richard L. Molden
Attachments:
BZA02-17-26VAR01-26_Redacted.pdf
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VARIANCE #01-26
Applicant Name: Richard L. Molden
Staff Report for the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
Prepared: February 3, 2026
Staff Contact: Mark Cheran, Zoning Administrator
Hearing Schedule
BZA: February 17, 2026 Action: Pending
Property Information
Property Identification Number (PIN) 61-A-99A
Address 2633 Cedar Creek Grade
Magisterial District Back Creek
Acreage 1.00+/- acres
Zoning & Present Land Use Zoning District: RA (Rural Areas) District
Land Use: Residential
Adjoining Property Zoning & Present Land Use
North: RA (Rural Areas) District Land Use: Vacant
South: RA (Rural Areas) District Land Use: Orchard
East: RA (Rural Areas) District Land Use: Orchard
West : RA (Rural Areas) District Land Use: Residential
Variance Requested & Reasoning
The applicant is requesting 40-foot variance to a required 45-foot right yard setback which will
result in a 5-foot yard setback from a private right of way (R-O-W) for a detached garage.
Reason: This property shape cannot meet the current RA setback from a private R-O-W.
Minimum Variance Requested Resulting Setback
Front 60-Ft N/A N/A
Left 15-Ft N/A N/A
Right 45-Ft 40-Ft 5-Ft
Rear 15-Ft N/A N/A
Staff Comments:
• This 1.00-acre property was created in 1980’s.
• The Frederick County historical zoning map shows this property being zoned A-2
(Agricultural General).
• Frederick County amended its Ordinance in 1989 to change the zoning district to the
current RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District.
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• In 2017 Frederick County amended the setbacks for accessory structures located along
private R-O-W from 60 ft. to 45 ft.
• This 1.00+/- acre property cannot meet the current 45 ft. setback due to the location to the
well and drain field.
Code of Virginia & Frederick County Zoning Ordinance:
The Code of Virginia §15.2-2309(2) and the Code of Frederick County §165-1001.02 state that
no variance shall be granted unless the application can meet the following requirements:
a) The property interest for which the variance is being requested was acquired in good faith;
b) Any hardship was not created by the applicant for the variance;
c) The granting of the variance will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent property and
nearby properties in the proximity of that geographical area;
d) The condition or situation of the property concerned is not of so general or recurring a nature
as to make reasonably practicable the formulation of a general regulation to be adopted as an
amendment to the ordinance;
e) The granting of the variance does not result in a use that is otherwise permitted on such
property or a change in the zoning classification of the property; and
f) The relief or remedy sought by the variance is not available through a conditional use permit
process or the process for modification of a Zoning Ordinance.
Summary & Requested Action:
This proposed variance appears to be consistent with the character of the district; and meets the
intent of The Code of Virginia §15.2-2309(2) and the Code of Frederick County. This is a request
for a variance from the current accessory structure setbacks off a private R-O-W of the RA Zoning
District may be appropriate.
Following a public hearing, staff is seeking a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals on this
variance application.
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Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: February 17, 2026
Agenda Section: Public Hearings
Title: Variance #02-26 for James & Angela Payton
Attachments:
BZA02-17-26VAR02-26_Redacted.pdf
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VARIANCE #02-26
Applicant Name: James and Angela Payton
Staff Report for the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
Prepared: February 3, 2026
Staff Contact: Mark Cheran, Zoning Administrator
Hearing Schedule
BZA: February 17, 2026 Action: Pending
Property Information
Property Identification Number (PIN) 45-2-B
Address 942 Gun Club Road
Magisterial District Stonewall
Acreage 1.11 +/- acres
Zoning & Present Land Use Zoning: RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District
Land Use: Residential
Adjoining Property Zoning & Present Land Use
North: RA (Rural Areas) District Land Use: Residential
South: RA (Rural Areas) District Land Use: Residential
East: RA (Rural Areas) District Land Use: Residential
West : RA (Rural Areas) District Land Use: Residential
Variance Requested & Reasoning
The applicant is requesting a 5.6 feet variance to a required 50 feet left yard setback which will
result in a 44.4 feet left yard setback for an addition.
Reason: This property cannot meet the current RA setbacks.
Minimum Variance Requested Resulting Setback
Front 60-ft N/A N/A
Left 50-Ft 5.6-ft 44.7-Ft
Right 50-Ft N/A N/A
Rear 50-Ft N/A N/A
Staff Comments:
• This 1.11 -acre property was created in 1977.
• The Frederick County historical zoning map shows this property as being zoned A-2
(Agricultural General) at the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance in 1967. The property
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setback lines at the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance were 35 feet for the front, 15 feet
side yard and 35 feet rear yard.
• Frederick County amended its ordinance in 1989 to change the A2 Zoning District to the
current RA Zoning District, making the current setbacks for this property 60 feet front, 50
feet side yard, and 50 feet rear yard.
The current RA setbacks limit the buildable area for an addition. The adjoining properties
were built prior to the amendment of the setbacks. The parcel is less than the current RA
Zoning District setback allows.
Code of Virginia & Frederick County Zoning Ordinance:
The Code of Virginia §15.2-2309(2) and the Code of Frederick County §165-1001.02 state that
no variance shall be granted unless the application can meet the following requirements:
a) The property interest for which the variance is being requested was acquired in good faith;
b) Any hardship was not created by the applicant for the variance;
c) The granting of the variance will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent property and
nearby properties in the proximity of that geographical area;
d) The condition or situation of the property concerned is not of so general or recurring a nature
as to make reasonably practicable the formulation of a general regulation to be adopted as an
amendment to the ordinance;
e) The granting of the variance does not result in a use that is otherwise permitted on such
property or a change in the zoning classification of the property; and
f) The relief or remedy sought by the variance is not available through a conditional use permit
process or the process for modification of a Zoning Ordinance.
Summary & Requested Action:
This proposed variance appears to be consistent with the character of the district; and meets the
intent of The Code of Virginia §15.2-2309(2) and the Code of Frederick County. This is a request
for a variance from the current setbacks of the RA Zoning District and may be appropriate.
Following a public hearing, staff is seeking a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals on this
variance application.
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Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: February 17, 2026
Agenda Section: Public Hearings
Title: Variance #03-26 for Aliya Small
Attachments:
BZA02-17-26VAR03-26_Redacted.pdf
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VARIANCE #03-26
Applicant Name: Aliya Small (Darcy Ann Redding)
Staff Report for the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
Prepared: February 3, 2026
Staff Contact: Mark Cheran, Zoning Administrator
Hearing Schedule
BZA: February 17, 2026 Action: Pending
Property Information
Property Identification Number (PIN) 55N-1-4-154
Address 109 Triangle Court
Magisterial District Red Bud
Acreage 0.31+/- acres
Zoning & Present Land Use Zoning: RP (Residential Performance)
District
Land Use: Residential
Adjoining Property Zoning & Present Land Use
North: RP (Residential Performance) Land Use: Residential
South: RP (Residential Performance) Land Use: Residential
East: RP (Residential Performance) Land Use: Residential
West: RP (Residential Performance) Land Use: Residential
Variance Requested & Reasoning
The applicant is requesting a 7.5 feet variance to a required 25 feet rear yard setback which
will result in a 17.5 feet rear yard setback for a covered patio.
Reason: This property shape cannot meet the current rear setbacks.
Minimum Variance Requested Resulting Setback
Front 35-Ft N/A N/A
Left 10-Ft N/A N/A
Right 10-Ft N/A N/A
Rear 25-Ft 7.5-ft 17.5-Ft
Staff Comments:
• This 0.31-acre property was created in 2022.
• This property is currently zoned RP (Residential Performance) with setback lines of 35
feet for the front, 10 feet side yards and 25 feet rear yard.
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The Applicant applied for a 7.5 feet rear variance due to the unique shape and size of the lot.
The resulting variance will be 17.5 fee for a covered patio.
Code of Virginia & Frederick County Zoning Ordinance:
The Code of Virginia §15.2-2309(2) and the Code of Frederick County §165-1001.02 state that
no variance shall be granted unless the application can meet the following requirements:
a) The property interest for which the variance is being requested was acquired in good faith;
b) Any hardship was not created by the applicant for the variance;
c) The granting of the variance will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent property and
nearby properties in the proximity of that geographical area;
d) The condition or situation of the property concerned is not of so general or recurring a nature
as to make reasonably practicable the formulation of a general regulation to be adopted as an
amendment to the ordinance;
e) The granting of the variance does not result in a use that is otherwise permitted on such
property or a change in the zoning classification of the property; and
f) The relief or remedy sought by the variance is not available through a conditional use permit
process or the process for modification of a Zoning Ordinance.
Summary & Requested Action:
This proposed variance appears to be consistent with the character of the district; and meets the
intent of The Code of Virginia §15.2-2309(2) and the Code of Frederick County. This is a request
for a variance from the current rear setbacks of the RP Zoning District and may be appropriate.
Following a public hearing, staff is seeking a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals on this
variance application.
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Board of Zoning Appeals
Agenda Item Detail
Meeting Date: February 17, 2026
Agenda Section: Public Hearings
Title: Variance #04-26 for Cline Manor VA LLC
Attachments:
BZA02-17-26VAR04-26_Redacted.pdf
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VARIANCE #04-25
Applicant Name: Cline Manor VA LLC
Staff Report for the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
Prepared: February 3, 2026
Staff Contact: Mark Cheran, Zoning Administrator
Hearing Schedule
BZA: February 17, 2026 Action: Pending
Property Information
Property Identification Number (PIN) 63-A-37
Address 3266 Valley Pike
Magisterial District Back Creek
Acreage 4.20+/- acres
Zoning & Present Land Use Zoning: RP (Residential Performance) Zoning
District
Land Use: Residential
Adjoining Property Zoning & Present Land Use
North: RP (Residential Performance) Land Use: Residential
South: B2 (General Business) Land Use: Business
East: B3 (Industrial Transition) Land Use: Business
West : RP (residential Performance) Land Use: Residential
Variance Requested & Reasoning
The applicant is requesting variance of an inactive buffer of 25 feet with full screening
together with an active buffer of 25 feet. A 35 feet inactive road buffer with full screening with
a 40 feet active road buffer.
Reason: This property cannot meet the current buffer requirements due to its shape.
Minimum Variance Requested Resulting Setback
Front N/A N/A N/A
Left N/A N/A N/A
Right N/A N/A N/A
Rear N/A N/A N/A
Staff Comments: This 4.20-acre property was created in the 1950’s prior to Frederick County
adopting Zoning. The Frederick County historical zoning map shows this property as being
zoned R2 (Residential General) at the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance in 1967. The Applicant
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applied to Frederick County for a revitalization and tax abatement district for multifamily
workforce and qualify low-income housing. This project is for a forty-eight (48) unit multifamily
apartment building,
The Applicant applied for a variance to reduce the residential separation buffer from 25-feet active
buffer and 25-feet inactive buffer from 100-feet to allow a full screen buffer of 50-feet. The
Applicant has also applied for a reduced the inactive road efficiency from 40 feet to 35 feet with
full screening.
The Applicant believes the property shape and boundary of the property is exceptional, non-
standard, and is not repeated within Frederick County. The current buffer requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance limit the buildable area to allow forty-eight (48) unit apartment building on the
property.
Frederick County amended its ordinance in 1989 to change the R2 Zoning District to the current
RP Zoning District; Frederick County amended its Zoning Ordinance in 1973 to add buffer
requirements within the zoning districts. The provision of the Zoning Ordinance has been updated
throughout the years as needed. The last update of the buffer requirements was done in 2023.
Furthermore, the Applicant contends that the buffer requirements imposed for development on the
property produced hardship and will result in an unreasonable use of the property. The property
was acquired in good faith. However, the Applicant should have understood all the zoning
requirements and restrictions for developing the property. The Applicant could add additional
property to increase the size and shape this property to accommodate the buffer requirements to
develop the property.
The Board of Zoning Appeals should take into consideration not what the property is being
developed for, but the variance that is being applied for. In this case, the property owner should
have done their due diligence as to the development restrictions that will be placed on this property
prior to acquiring it. Frederick County Code does not produce an undue hardship as the hardship
is self-inflicted by the applicant.
Code of Virginia & Frederick County Zoning Ordinance:
The Code of Virginia §15.2-2309(2) and the Code of Frederick County §165-1001.02 state that
no variance shall be granted unless the application can meet the following requirements:
a) The property interest for which the variance is being requested was acquired in good faith;
b) Any hardship was not created by the applicant for the variance;
c) The granting of the variance will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent property and
nearby properties in the proximity of that geographical area;
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d) The condition or situation of the property concerned is not of so general or recurring a nature
as to make reasonably practicable the formulation of a general regulation to be adopted as an
amendment to the ordinance;
e) The granting of the variance does not result in a use that is otherwise permitted on such
property or a change in the zoning classification of the property; and
f) The relief or remedy sought by the variance is not available through a conditional use permit
process or the process for modification of a Zoning Ordinance.
Summary & Requested Action: This application for a variance does not meet the requirements
as set forth by The Code of Virginia 15.2-2209 (2), and the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance.
Specifically, Section 165-201.05 of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance does not produce an
unreasonable restriction or hardship on the property.
Following a public hearing, staff is seeking a decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals on this
variance application.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2025
7:00 P.M.
BOARD ROOM, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
107 NORTH KENT STREET, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
ATTENDEES
Board of Supervisors: Josh E. Ludwig, Chairman; Judith McCann-Slaughter, Vice Chairman; Robert
W. Wells; Blaine P. Dunn; Heather H. Lockridge; John F. Jewell; and Robert T. Liero were present.
Staff present: Michael Bollhoefer, County Administrator; Jay E. Tibbs, Deputy County Administrator;
Austin Cano, Interim County Attorney; Karen Vacchio, Public Information Officer; Wyatt Pearson, Planning
Director; Kayla Peloquin, Planner I; Cheryl Shiffler, Finance Director; and Ann W. Phillips, Deputy Clerk to
the Board of Supervisors.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Ludwig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Associate Pastor David Whitacre of Open Door Baptist Church delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chairman Slaughter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA - APPROVED
Vice Chairman Slaughter moved for the adoption of the draft agenda. Supervisor Lockridge
seconded the motion which carried on a voice vote.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Leslie Spencer, Gainesboro District, urged the Board to pause before considering the Cline Manor
Revitalization Resolution and Tax Abatement request.
Christiana Maw, Back Creek District, spoke in favor of an ordinance amendment addressing
backyard chickens.
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ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA – APPROVED
Vice Chairman Slaughter moved for the adoption of the consent agenda. Supervisor Lockridge
seconded the motion which carried on the following recorded vote:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Robert T. Liero Aye
John F. Jewell Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
Heather H. Lockridge Aye Josh E. Ludwig Aye Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
- Approval of the Work Session & Regular Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2025 – CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL - Approval of Work Session Minutes of February 19, 2025 – CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
- Acceptance of Public Works Committee Report of January 28, 2025 - CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL,
Appendix 1 - Acceptance of Finance Committee Report of February 19, 2025 - CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL,
Appendix 2 - Acceptance of the FY 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)- CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL
- Approval of Revisions to County Code – Chapter 143 – Stormwater/Erosion and Sediment Control
Ordinance as Requested by the Public Works Committee - CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
ORDINANCE
TO AMEND FREDERICK COUNTY CODE
CHAPTER 143 – STORMWATER/EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
§143-100 Purpose; §143-105 Authority; and §143-110 Definitions
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) adopted new regulations related to stormwater
management and erosion and sediment control; and
WHEREAS, the new regulation is 9VAC25-875-00 and the changes in the state regulations require that Frederick
County update the County Code, Chapter 143, Stormwater and Erosion and Sediment Control, to stay in compliance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors, that in the interest of public
health, safety, and general welfare, the amendment to Chapter 143, Stormwater and Erosion and Sediment Control as
displayed in the attached document is adopted.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Supervisor Dunn referenced the Board’s denial of Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPPA) #01-
24, Appleland Properties, following a public hearing at the most recent meeting of February 13, 2025, and
said he had learned more information that had not been presented to the Board at the time of the public
hearing. He moved that the Board reschedule consideration of Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPPA)
#01-24, Appleland Properties, and set a public hearing for March 26, 2025. Supervisor Wells seconded the
motion. Following discussion, the motion carried on the following recorded vote:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Robert T. Liero Aye
John F. Jewell Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
Heather H. Lockridge Aye Josh E. Ludwig Aye
Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
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COUNTY OFFICIALS
PRESENTATION OF THE BOARD'S RESOLUTION HONORING THE 2024 CLASS 4 ALL-STATE
CHAMPION JAMES WOOD HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL TEAM
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Ludwig presented the signed and framed Resolution Honoring the
2024 Class 4 All-State Champion James Wood High School Girls’ Volleyball Team which was adopted by
the Board of Supervisors at the meeting on February 13, 2025. The Champion James Wood High School
Girls’ Volleyball Team and coaches were in attendance to receive the Resolution.
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APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
KENNETH BAKER APPOINTED TO SHAWNEELAND SANITARY DISTRICT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE - APPROVED
Supervisor Jewell moved to appoint Kenneth Baker to the Shawneeland Sanitary District Advisory
Committee to fill an unexpired two-year term ending 10-25-25. Supervisor Wells seconded the motion which
carried on the following recorded vote:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Robert T. Liero Aye John F. Jewell Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
Heather H. Lockridge Aye Josh E. Ludwig Aye
Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
VAUGHN WHITACRE APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AS GAINESBORO
DISTRICT REP. - APPROVED
Supervisor Lockridge moved to appoint Vaughn Whitacre to the Planning Commission as
Gainesboro District Rep. to fill a four-year term ending 2-22-29. Supervisor Wells seconded the motion which
carried on the following recorded vote:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Robert T. Liero Aye
John F. Jewell Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
Heather H. Lockridge Aye Josh E. Ludwig Aye
Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
COMMITTEE BUSINESS – FINANCE COMMITTEE
LAKE HOLIDAY FUND SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $231,898 –
APPROVED
Supervisor Lockridge moved for approval of the Finance Director’s request for a Lake Holiday Fund
supplemental appropriation in the amount of $231,898. This amount represents the Bank of New York reserve
funds used to pay off the Lake Holiday bond. Supervisor Liero seconded the motion which carried on the
following recorded vote:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Robert T. Liero Aye
John F. Jewell Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
Heather H. Lockridge Aye Josh E. Ludwig Aye
Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (NON PLANNING ISSUES) – None
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS – PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS - OTHER PLANNING BUSINESS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN (CIP) 2025-2030 – APPROVED
Director of Planning and Development Wyatt Pearson reviewed the timeline for adopting the CIP and
noted the Board held a public hearing on the Plan on January 22, 2025, and postponed action.
The Board and Mr. Pearson briefly discussed the CIP.
Supervisor Jewell moved for adoption of the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) 2025-2030.
Supervisor Dunn seconded the motion which carried on the following recorded vote:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Robert T. Liero Aye
John F. Jewell Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
Heather H. Lockridge Aye Josh E. Ludwig Aye
Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
RESOLUTION
ADOPTING THE 2025-2030 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN (CIP)
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee (CPPC) discussed the 2025-2030
Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) at their regular meeting on December 16th, 2024. The CPPC recommended
approval of the CIP and affirmed that the projects contained within the CIP are in conformance with the
Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Planning Commission discussed the 2025-2030 CIP at their regular meeting on
January 15th, 2025, and recommended approval of the CIP affirming that the projects contained within the CIP are in
conformance with the Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing and discussed the CIP at their regular
meeting on January 22nd, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors supports the priorities shown in the 2025-2030 CIP and has
affirmed the determination of the Planning Commission that the projects contained in the CIP conform to the
Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors as follows:
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors hereby approves the 2025-2030 CIP for Frederick County, Virginia as an
element of the Comprehensive Plan.
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CLINE MANOR REVITALIZATION RESOLUTION AND TAX ABATEMENT - APPROVED
Director of Planning and Development Wyatt Pearson explained that Surber Development and
Consulting LLC (the Applicant) has requested the Board pass a Revitalization Area Resolution and Tax
Abatement Ordinance to support their Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) application for a multi-family
housing complex at 3266 Vally Pike (PIN 63-A -37). He said if approved, the applicant would include both
requests in their LIHTC grant application. He added that the LIHTC program is a competitive process, and
having the support of the local governing body via these two requests helps the Applicant's project score
better and makes it more likely to receive a grant award.
The applicant, Jen Surber of Surber Development and Consulting, discussed the proposal with the
Board members including the annual recertifying of residents to ensure the income qualifications are being
met.
Supervisor Jewell moved for approval of the draft Revitalization Area Resolution. Supervisor Wells
seconded the motion which carried on the following recorded vote:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Robert T. Liero Aye
John F. Jewell Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
Heather H. Lockridge Aye Josh E. Ludwig Aye
Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
A RESOLUTION BY THE FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DESIGNATING A
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR THE PURPOSES OF ENCOURAGING MIXED-INCOME HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 36-55.30:2.A of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, the Frederick County
Board of Supervisors wants to designate as a Revitalization Area the property identified as Tax Map Number 63-A-
37, on which the multi-family apartment development known as Cline Manor proposes to locate; and
WHEREAS, the industrial, commercial, or other economic development of such area will benefit the County but such
area lacks the housing needed to induce manufacturing, industrial, commercial, governmental, educational,
entertainment, community development, healthcare, or nonprofit enterprises or undertakings to locate or remain in
such area; and
WHEREAS, private enterprise and investment are not reasonably expected, without assistance, to produce the
construction or rehabilitation of decent, safe and sanitary housing and supporting facilities that will meet the needs of
low and moderate income persons and families in such area and will induce other persons and families to live within
such area and thereby create a desirable economic mix of residents in such area; and
WHEREAS, this resolution is predicated upon Cline Manor Development’s proposal to include an even mix of units
ranging from 30% of the Area Median Income to 80% of the Area Median Income, providing a blended range of
affordability within the development;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors, that the above-referenced
development at Tax Map Number 63-A-37 is located in a Revitalization Area in the County of Frederick.
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Supervisor Jewell moved for adoption of the draft Tax Abatement Ordinance. Supervisor Wells
seconded the motion which carried on the following recorded vote:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Robert T. Liero Aye
John F. Jewell Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
Heather H. Lockridge Aye Josh E. Ludwig Aye Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
AN ORDINANCE TO PARTIALLY EXEMPT REAL ESTATE TAXATION FOR THE PROPOSED
DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE ESTATE OF PEGGY CARSON RITTER HENCEFORTH
KNOWN AS CLINE MANOR VA LLC, LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA, BY
LOCAL CLASSIFICATION OR DESIGNATION FROM FULL ASSESSMENT OF TAXES:
WHEREAS, ESTATE OF PEGGY CARSON RITTER, (hereinafter referred to as CLINE MANOR VA LLC) has
applied to the Frederick County Board of Supervisors (hereinafter referred to as “the Board) for an ordinance providing
it with partial tax-exempt status from the County of Frederick on real property taxes relating to the proposed
development of CLINE MANOR VA LLC apartment complex in Frederick County, Virginia located on the Frederick
County Tax Map Number 63-A-37 located at 3266 Valley Pike; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to support and encourage the development of said property by enacting an ordinance
to provide CLINE MANOR VA LLC with a partial tax exemption from the County of Frederick’s real property taxes;
and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Code Section 58.1-3219.4, authorizes the County to enact such exemptions within the
limitations therein prescribed and as may be prescribed by this Board;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED pursuant to Section 58.1-3219.4 of the Code of Virginia that:
1. The real property of the Estate of Peggy Carson Ritter to be partially exempted hereby is located within the
County of Frederick, Virginia, being tax map number 63-A-37 located at 3266 Valley Pike.
2. The Frederick County Board hereby finds that:
a. The subject real property, along with improvements currently located thereon, is assessed at a total
of Five Hundred Two Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($502,000) and the cost of the intended
improvements is expected to be Nine Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents
($9,900,000.00).
b. The real property taxes that were paid by the subject property’s owner for tax year 2024 were Two
Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Dollars and Twenty Cents ($2,560.20). The increase in value caused
by the proposed improvements could result in an increase in the amount of total tax on this real
property to the amount of Fifty One Thousand Three Hundred Forty Nine Dollars and Fifty Five
Cents ($51,349.55).
3. The Board finds that CLINE MANOR VA LLC is an organization that proposes to develop housing
structures for historically underprivileged residents in the County of Frederick, and nearby areas. The
proposed development CLINE MANOR VA LLC will serve the County of Frederick, and its residents, as
an affordable housing options. As such, said organization is eligible for a part exemption from the assessment
of real property taxes as a result of said development under Virginia Code 58.1-3220, for a period of three
(3) years, in an amount not to exceed Two-Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($2,000) annually.
4. The Board hereby exempts CLINE MANOR VA LLC from that portion of their real property taxes accruing
as a result of an increase in property value by reason of the proposed improvements or Fifty Percent (50%)
of the cost of such improvements, whichever is greater, but not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000)
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annually, for a period of three (3) tax years once all improvements are completed.
a. The cost of improvements shall be presumed as shown on the building permit application. The
proposed improvements are those described in the attached exhibit A which is hereby incorporated
into this ordinance.
b. The exemption hereby granted in contingent upon the following:
i. CLINE MANOR VA LLC providing housing predominately for persons with low to
moderate income as defined by Virginia Housing.
This ordinance shall be in effect on the date of adoption.
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ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING BACKYARD CHICKENS – SENT FORWARD TO
PUBLIC HEARING
Planner Kayla Peloquin said that Ordinance amendments to allow backyard chickens in residential
districts have been considered and denied by the Board of Supervisors in 2018, 2020, and 2022. She said
this proposed ordinance amendment to allow backyard chickens as accessory to any single-family detached
residence in the Residential Performance (RP), Residential Planned Community (R4), and Residential
Recreational Community (R5) Zoning Districts was initiated at the request of a Board member.
The Board and staff discussed lot sizes, the number of chickens proposed for each parcel, the need
to clarify proper waste disposal methods, and the fact that a homeowners association’s rules could disallow
would prevent chickens regardless of the County’s ordinance.
Supervisor Dunn said he was not supportive of an ordinance allowing chickens in residential areas.
Supervisor Jewell said he had constituents asking that the Board consider allowing chickens in
certain residential areas. He moved for adoption of the draft Resolution Directing the Planning Commission
to Hold A Public Hearing Regarding Chapter 165, Zoning Ordinance regarding backyard chickens. Supervisor
Lockridge seconded the motion which carried on the following recorded vote:
Blaine P. Dunn No Robert T. Liero Aye
John F. Jewell Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
Heather H. Lockridge Aye Josh E. Ludwig Aye
Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
RESOLUTION
DIRECTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING CHAPTER 165, ZONING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 165 – ZONING
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ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS, AMENDMENTS, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Part 101 – General Provisions
ARTICLE II
SUPPLEMENTARY USE REGULATIONS; PARKING; BUFFERS; AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC
USES
Part 204 – Additional Regulations for Specific Uses
ARTICLE IV
AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Part 402 – RP Residential Performance District
WHEREAS, a proposal to amend Chapter 165 – Zoning Ordinance to add a definition for chicken coops, add additional
regulations for backyard chickens and chicken coops, and add backyard chickens to the permitted uses in the RP
(Residential Performance) District was considered; and
WHEREAS, the amendment will be referred to the Development Review and Regulations Committee (DRRC) for
review at their next regular meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors discussed the proposed changes on February 26, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds it appropriate in the public necessity, convenience,
general welfare, and good zoning practice to direct the Frederick County Planning Commission to hold a public
hearing regarding an amendment to Chapter 165 – Zoning Ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT REQUESTED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors, that in the interest of
public health, safety, general welfare, and good zoning practice, the Frederick County Planning Commission hold a
public hearing to consider changes to address Chapter 165 – Zoning Ordinance to add a definition for chicken coops,
add additional regulations for backyard chickens and chicken coops, and add backyard chickens to the permitted uses
in the RP (Residential Performance) District.
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BOARD LIAISON REPORTS
Supervisor Liero provided updates from the Planning Commission and the Northern Shenandoah
Valley Regional Commission.
Supervisor Jewell provided an update from the Handley Regional Library Board.
Chairman Ludwig provided an update from the Frederick Water Board.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Scarlett Meadows, Stonewall District, expressed concern about the state of the County’s schools. She
suggested a social worker be brought into the schools to listen to students’ concerns.
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James Moulder, Back Creek District, said there is waste in government spending. He suggested the
Board use the power of the purse to reign in the County schools.
Vaughn Whitacre, Gainesboro District, thanked the Board for appointing him to the Planning
Commission. He said the Board needs to see where the schools are spending tax dollars.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Supervisor Dunn thanked the County’s first responders for their service. He referenced a closed session
meeting from 2024 and requested a copy of the audio recording.
Supervisor Lockridge said the Board needs to hold the school system accountable. She thanked
Scarlett Meadows for her remarks during the Citizen Comments period. She said she plans to meet with
School Board Vice Chair Klein to discuss her concerns.
Chairman Ludwig asked the public to come forward with any concerns about the schools adding that
the Board of Supervisors gives money to the County Schools but does not direct the spending of funds. He
discussed the decision of the Board at the work session earlier in the evening to advertise a possible real
estate tax rate saying that it is a working cap, and the final adopted real estate tax rate will not be higher than
what is advertised.
ADJOURN On motion of Vice Chairman Slaughter, seconded by Supervisor Lockridge, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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BAILIWICK STRATEGIES LLC
406 West Franklin Street, First Floor
P.O. Box 25309
Richmond, Virginia 23260
January 22, 2026
Updated January 28, 2026
By Email:
County of Frederick
Department of Planning and Development and
Board of Zoning Appeals
107 North Kent Street
Winchester, Virginia 22601
Attn: Wyatt Pearson, Director
Wyatt.pearson@fcva.us
Re: Revised Variance Applicant’s Report; 3266 Valley Pike (PIN 63 A 37)
Dear Mr. Pearson:
This letter shall serve as the applicant’s report supplementing the application to the Board of Zoning
Appeals for a variance (the “Variance”) for the property consisting of approximately 4.20 acres
located at 3266 Valley Pike (PIN 63 A 37) (the “Property”) in the County of Frederick, Virginia (the
“County”) as shown on the enclosed plat prepared by Koontz Bryant Johnson Williams and entitled
“Cline Manor Existing Conditions” dated January 29, 2026 and attached as Exhibit A (The “Plat”)
and the Proposed Plan (as defined below).
I represent Cline Manor VA LLC (the “Applicant”) in its request for approval of the Variance to
authorize a residential development consisting of up to 48 multifamily apartment units (the
“Proposal”), as conceptually shown on the conceptual site plan showing a four (4) story building and
prepared by Koontz Bryant Johnson Williams and entitled “Site Layout – Proposed Buffer” dated
January 28, 2025 and attached as Exhibit C (the “Proposed Plan”). The Applicant is the contract
purchaser of the Property and is authorized to make this Variance application pursuant to the
enclosed special limited powers of attorney from the owner of record, Clinton Ritter and George
Ritter, as co-trustees of the estate of Peggy Carson Ritter.
Variance Request. The Applicant seeks a Variance with respect to the 25’ active buffer and 75’
inactive buffer for multifamily use adjoining single family uses provided in County of Frederick
Code Section 165-203.02 C and the 40’ active and 40’ inactive road buffers provided in Code Sec.
165-203.02 E, all as shown on Exhibit C. Specifically, the Applicant is requesting a Variance from
the foregoing buffers to provide (i) an inactive buffer of 25’, with full screening, together with an
active buffer of 25’ all as shown on Exhibit C, and (ii) a 35’ inactive road buffer, with full
screening, together with a 40’active road buffer all as shown on Exhibit C.
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PO Box 25309
Richmond, Virginia 23260
804.938.9818
mark@bailiwickstrategies.com
Background: Board of Supervisors Adopted Ordinance and Resolution Regarding Proposal.
The Proposal, in the general configuration proposed in the Proposed Plan, and with the general
number and type of affordable multifamily units, was presented to, reviewed by, and unanimously a
by the County Board of Supervisors in its adoption of the and revitalization district resolution tax
abatement ordinance relating to the Proposal, each adopted on February 25, 2025, copies of which
resolution and ordinance I enclose as Exhibits D and E (collectively, the “Adopted Papers”). The
Adopted Papers evidence that County adopted an ordinance with force of law, and a resolution,
specifically designating the the Property and the Proposal to be a multifamily affordable housing
development for workforce and otherwise qualifying residents in low-income housing categories
established under Federal programs, and that the County desires and, for tax and rehabilitation
district designation purposes, permits the residential density and use for this specific Property and for
the benefit of County residents.
Background: Other Property Facts. The Property shape and boundary is exceptional, non-
standard, and is not repeated in the general pattern of lots and development in the County. The
Property is zoned RP Residential Performance District, which permits up to twenty (20) units per
acre. In the case of the Property, the permitted maximum number of units is 84 units. The Proposal
contains just up to 48 units, slightly over half the maximum permitted number of 84 units. The unit
density, features, and configuration of the Proposal would normally be permitted in the Property’s
zoning district in an ordinary lot of the same size of the Property in the zoning district if such a lot
were in an ordinary configuration generally found in the County.
Proposal in Strict Conformance with Existing Buffer is Not Feasible. The Applicant has provided
an exhibit showing the strict interpretation of an aggregate 100’ setback contained in the zoning
ordinance (the “Ordinance”), inclusive of a 75’ inactive buffer, from the Property boundary line that
unusually layers inside the Property due to the Property’s unusual shape and is depicted on the
enclosed layout plan depicting a six (6) story building prepared by Koontz Bryant Johnson Williams
and entitled “Site Layout – Existing Buffer” dated January 28, 2026 attached as Exhibit B (The
“Existing Buffer Exhibit”). The six (6) story configuration would only meet the Ordinance’s height
maximums found in the Ordinance, but Exhibit B shows that, even with the building contorted to an
absurd narrowness and high number of stories, the overlap of the existing Ordinance buffers reduces
the active surface use of the Property to an impermissible number of parking spaces and unsafe
access road configuration rendering it unbuildable for the purpose in the Adopted Papers. Meeting
the buffer requirement of the Ordinance would accordingly cause the Proposal in the type and scope
adopted in the Adopted Papers to violate multiple other provisions of the Ordinance and other site
plan review health, life, and safety standards.
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Proposed Plan Pursuant to Requested Variance is the Sole Way to Develop the Proposal on the
Property. The viable option shown on the Proposed Plan (as defined above) depicts the building in
the Proposal in a commercially customary four (4) story building configuration but with the Variance
from the existing buffers as shown on the Proposed Plan. The Existing Conditions Plan and the Plat
shows that the unusual shape of the lot, with its irregular and unusual boundaries, results in a
disproportionately small buildable area for the Proposal use which was adopted in the Adopted
Papers. Importantly, the Plat shows an absurd resulting narrow, tower-like six-story building required
to conform to the strictly-interpreted setbacks, which then creates un-approvable parking and access
configurations. This request is for approval of a Variance of the buffer and setback areas in
substantial conformance with the Plat and the Plan due to (i) the exceptional narrowness and shape of
the Property and (ii) the resulting exceptionally small and shaped size of buildable area on the
Property as depicted on the Existing Buffer Exhibit.
STANDARD OF REVIEW
Code of Virginia Section 15.2-2201 provides that a variance is “a reasonable deviation from those
provisions regulating the shape, size, or area of a lot or parcel of land or the size, height, area, bulk,
or location of a building or structure when the strict application of the ordinance would unreasonably
restrict the utilization of the property, and such need for a variance would not be shared generally by
other properties, and provided such variance is not contrary to the purpose of the ordinance.”
The proposed Variance:
• Is a reasonable deviation from those provisions regulating the shape, size, or area of a lot or
parcel of land or the size, height, area, bulk, or location of a building or structure . The
proposal is up to 48 units, which number of units is a modest use of the Property permitted use
for up to 84 units under its existing zoning district.
• The strict application of the ordinance would unreasonably restrict the utilization of the
property. The six (6) story strict-interpretation alternative is unreasonable for the workforce
and affordable development desired and adopted specifically for the Property by the County in
the Adopted Papers. While Virginia courts have not defined “unreasonable” in the context of
a variance, “unreasonable” is generally defined as “absurd, inappropriate,” “exceeding the
bounds of reason or moderation,” or “unconscionable.” Webster’s Third New International
Dictionary (2002). The County specifically designated the Property in the Adopted Papers for
an affordable multifamily use. The Proposal is at the minimum viable density and configuration
for an affordable multifamily use. It would be an absurd result, inappropriate, and exceed the
bounds of reason for the County to have created a rehabilitation district and tax exemption area
in the Adopted Papers constituting only the area of the Property itself for the presented use and
density, and for such a use to accordingly to not be otherwise permitted due to buffers.
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• Such need for a variance would not be shared generally by other properties. The lot shape of
the Property is unlike the regular, mostly square or rectangle, shapes of adjacent residential
lots. Its shape and configuration are not repeated in the pattern of development in the area or
in the County. Due to this shape and configuration rarity, the approval of this Variance would
not create a precedent with development policy and ordinance interpretation consequences to
other lots in the County
• Such variance is not contrary to the purpose of the ordinance. The Variance and the Proposal
as shown on the Proposed Plan are designed so that the Proposal will conform with all other
sections of the Ordinance applicable to the Property. The modest four (4) story building in the
Proposal will conform to the existing pattern of development in the area with a use designated
in the Adopted Papers. The Board of Supervisors’ approval of the concept for the purposes of
the tax abatement and rehabilitation area in the Adopted Papers evidences conformance of the
Proposal, proposed use, density with the policy goals of the existing zoning district and in
general with the adopted policies of the County. The proposed Variance will not have an undue
adverse effect on the public health, safety or general welfare. The proposed Variance is
consistent with appropriate future land use density expectations in the County based on adopted
zoning and the Adopted Papers, will not cause overcrowding of land and an undue
concentration of population, and the use adds no adverse impacts to essential public services ;
indeed the Variance provides a desirable opportunity for dignified affordable housing choice
for residents of the County pursuant to the Adopted Papers. The proposed Variance will not
interfere with adequate light and air; the tower-like absurd alternative in the strictly-interpreted
setback scenario would potentially be visually discordant with the existing pattern of
development in addition to its other Ordinance violations.
• Alternatively to the unreasonable restriction standard above, Virginia Code Sec, 15.2-
2309(2) provides for relief in the case of a hardship due to a physical condition relating to
the property or improvements. The Existing Buffers Plan shows the narrow, condensed, and
absurd small buildable area, which would require an incongruous and otherwise impermissible
building and configuration. The lot boundary creates a hardship where, without the Variance,
the Proposal in the previously Adopted Papers cannot be constructed.
• Good Faith of Applicant. The Applicant is the contract purchaser of the Property which
purchase has not closed, and accordingly did not create the conditions under which the
Variance is requested.
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In summary, the Applicant seeks approval of the Variance by the County’s Board of Zoning Appeals.
The development of the Property, made possible through the Variance, would guarantee a high-
quality use beneficial to the community, in a Proposal supported by the Adopted Papers, that is
otherwise impossible to develop without the granting of the Variance. In addition to the Plan and the
Existing Setback Plan, I also attach the completed Variance application form and a copy of the
recorded instrument vesting ownership. The neighbor information form from the Variance
application form is appended to this letter. I further enclose a check from the Applicant for the
$400.00 application fee. Thank you for your time and consideration of this request, please let me
know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Mark J. Kronenthal II, Esq.
Enclosures
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Neighbor List from Variance Application Form
Name and Property Identification Number Address
Minor David L
63 A 36
3258 Valley Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
Roy Clarence E Jr
63 A 35
3248 Valley Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
Link Jacqulyn
63 A 34
3242 Valley Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
American Assets Management LLC
63 A 39
40310 Hurley Ln
Paeonian Springs, VA 20129
Woodbrook Village Homeowners Assoc
63B 2 2 58A
PO Box 2580
Winchester, VA 22604
Plummer Joyce M
63B 1 13
114 Plainfield Dr
Winchester, VA 22602
Synoweitz Peter
63B 1 14
112 Plainfield Dr
Winchester VA 22602
Lantz Susan D
63B 1 15
110 Plainfield Dr
Winchester VA 22602
Howard John J
63B 1 16
106 Plainfield Dr
Winchester, VA 22602
SAOM LLC
63B 1 B and 63B 1 C
10024 Pouring Rain Pl
Nokesville, VA 20181
Lengyel George
63 A 91
3283 Valley Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
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