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Home My WebLink AboutPCMinutes2026January21 Frederick County Planning Commission Page 4244 Minutes of January 21, 2026 MEETING MINUTES OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Held in the Board Room of the Frederick County Administration Building at 107 North Kent Street in Winchester, Virginia on January 21, 2026. PRESENT: Tim Stowe, Chairman/Red Bud District; Charles Markert, Red Bud District; Roger L. Thomas, Vice Chairman/Shawnee District; Elizabeth D. Kozel, Shawnee District; Kevin Sneddon, Opequon District; Thomas Bottorf, Opequon District; Justin Kerns, Stonewall District; Charles S. DeHaven III, Stonewall District; Betsy Brumback, Back Creek District; Jeff McKay, Back Creek District; Vaughn Whitacre, Gainesboro District; Joseph M. Crane, Gainesboro District; John J. Lamanna, Member at Large. ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Wyatt G. Pearson, Director; John A. Bishop, Assistant Director; M. Tyler Klein, Senior Planner; Shannon L. Conner, Administrative Guaranty Coordinator; Andrew R. Fox, County Attorney. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Stowe called the January 21, 2026 meeting of the Frederick County Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Pastor Mark Carey of Fellowship Bible Church delivered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Thomas led the Pledge of Allegiance. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Upon a motion made by Commissioner Thomas and seconded by Commissioner Kozel the Planning Commission unanimously adopted the agenda for this evening’s meeting. MINUTES Upon motion made by Commissioner Bottorf and seconded by Commissioner Bottorf, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted the minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting. ------------- 11 Frederick County Planning Commission Page 4245 Minutes of January 21, 2026 ADOPTION OF BYLAWS, ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES AND MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2026 Chairman Stowe stated the Planning Commission’s Bylaws, Roles and Responsibilities, and the Meeting Schedule have been reviewed by the Commission and are ready for the Planning Commission’s consideration and adoption. The motion was made by Commissioner Thomas and seconded by Commissioner Markert. BE IT RESOLVED the Frederick County Planning Commission does hereby unanimously adopt the Planning Commission’s Bylaws, Roles and Responsibilities, and Meeting Schedule for the calendar year of 2026 as presented. ------------- COMMITTEES Frederick Water – 1/20/26 Commissioner Bottorf reported that the Board held a work session prior to the scheduled monthly meeting and discussed: Strategic Planning, the Mission Statement, and Values, Goals and Objectives. At the regular meeting the Board approved the 2027-2036 CIP; Authorized tow construction projects (pipeline to support Sliwinski Plant and refurbishing of a sewer line in the Red Bud area). The meeting schedule was approved and will continue to be the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. Board of Supervisors – 1/14/26 Supervisor Orndorff, Board of Supervisor Liaison, reported the Board re-appointed Tim Stowe and Justin Kerns to serve on the Planning Commission. The Board heard the Land Use Review on Data Centers. ------------- CITIZEN COMMENTS Chairman Stowe called for citizen comments on any subject not currently on the Planning Commission’s agenda or any item that is solely a discussion item for the Commission. The following individuals spoke in opposition of Rezoning #07-25 for Madison 277 (Madison II, LLC): Scott McGeary Opequon District Marv Davis Opequon District Steve Prader Opequon District Bill Moore Opequon District Robin Menefee Opequon District Ernest Buffalo Opequon District John Toliver Opequon District No one else came forward to speak and Chairman Stowe closed the public comments portion of the meeting. ------------- 12 Frederick County Planning Commission Page 4246 Minutes of January 21, 2026 PUBLIC HEARING Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) 2026-2031 Action – Recommend Approval Wyatt G. Pearson, Director, reported the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is a schedule of major capital expenditures for the County in the ensuing five-year period. It is intended as a tool to assist the Board of Supervisors in preparation of the County budget. He continued, in keeping with recently adopted procedures, departments were advised to ensure projects were achievable within the plan’s horizon (FY 31). Adoption of the Capital Improvement Plan in intended to meet the requirements of Code of Virginia 15.2-2232 by adding it as an appendix to the Comprehensive Plan. He presented the tables associated with the CIP. Mr. Pearson concluded, the Comprehensive Plan and Programs Committee (CPPC) discussed the application on December 8th, 2025. They expressed that amending the plan to be fiscally constrained would be beneficial, and recommended approval. Chairman Stowe called for anyone who wished to speak regarding the Public Hearing to come forward. No one came forward and the Public Hearing was closed for the public comment portion. Upon motion made by Commissioner Thomas and seconded by Commissioner Kerns BE IT RESOLVED, the Frederick County Planning Commission does recommend approval of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) 2026-2031 Yes: Bottorf, Crane, Brumback, Kerns, Kozel, Thomas, Stowe, Markert, McKay, Lamanna, DeHaven, Sneddon Abstain: Whitacre ------------- ACTION ITEM Rezoning #07-25 for Madison 277 (Madison II, LLC) Action – Recommend Approval M. Tyler Klein, Senior Planner, reported this is a request to rezone one parcel totaling approximately 149.02+/- acres from Rural Areas (RA) Zoning District to the Residential Planned Community (R4) Zoning District with proffers to enable the development of up to 596 residential units and 30+/- acres of commercial development. He shared a zoning map and long range land use map of the area. Mr. Klein shared the revised proffer statement and GDP (01/13/2026): • Removal of density and height design modifications • Revision to land use matrix; LB 1 fully commercial with 50% being medical uses • Decrease in the total number of units (596 total); removal of MF units from LB 1 • Revision to land use phasing and timing of development • Inclusion of a 25’ mature woodland buffer adjoining Lake Frederick community • Commitment to off-site improvement construction at Hudson Hollow Road/White Oak Road/Route 277 13 Frederick County Planning Commission Page 4247 Minutes of January 21, 2026 • Revision to quality of construction proffer and exhibit for residential structures Mr. Klein continued, a Comprehensive Policy Plan Amendment (CPPA #01-23) was approved by the Board of Supervisor on January 10, 2024. He noted, the CPPA was requested by the same owner seeking this rezoning. The CPPA created a new non-contiguous Urban Development Area (UDA) to encompass the subject property and Lake Frederick community and designated the subject property with a mixed-use commercial/office (MUCO) and neighborhood village land use designation. Mr. Klein concluded, the Planning Commission held a work session on this item on November 5, 2025; a Public Hearing was held on December 3, 2025 at which time it was tabled. The Planning Commission’s primary topic of discussion was changes to the proffer statement and generalized development plan and if and how those changes better addressed Comprehensive Plan policy. The Commission acknowledged the work done by the Applicant to better address concerns raised by the Planning Commission and the public to harmonize the proposed development with the adjoining Lake Frederick community. Specifically, the Planning Commission noted the value of commercial and medical uses in this area of the Couty as a counterbalance to additional residential development. Upon motion made by Commissioner Bottorf and seconded by Commissioner Kozel to recommend approval with revised proffers dates January 13, 2026. BE IT RESOLVED, the Frederick County Planning Commission does recommend approval the Rezoning #07-25 for Madison 277 (Madison II, LLC) Yes: Bottorf, Crane, Brumback, Kerns, Kozel, Thomas, Stowe, Markert, McKay, Lamanna, DeHaven, Sneddon No: Whitacre ------------- OTHER Wyatt G. Pearson, Director, shared the current items being worked on: Carmeuse, Middletown VA; Site Plan for AYR Wellness; a TDR on Eddys Lane; and Tasker Woods MDP. ------------- ADJOURNMENT No further business remained to be discussed, and a motion was made by Commissioner Thomas to adjourn the meeting. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Markert and unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________ Tim Stowe, Chairman ___________________________ Wyatt G. Pearson, Secretary 14