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JOINT WORK SESSION
FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2026
8:30 A.M.
BOARD ROOM, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
107 NORTH KENT STREET, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
ATTENDEES
Board of Supervisors: John F. Jewell, Chairman; Robert W. Wells, Vice Chairman; Robert T. Liero;
Jason C. Aikens; Albert L. Orndorff; and Gary R. Oates were present. Michael D. Guevremont was absent.
Planning Commission: Tim Stowe, Chairman; Roger L. Thomas; Chad DeHaven; Vaughn
Whitacre; Betsy Brumback; Thomas Bottorf; Kevin Sneddon; Joe Crane; Charles Markert; Elizabeth D. Kozel;
and John Lamanna were present. Jeff McKay; and Justin Kerns were absent.
Staff Present: Staff present: Michael Bollhoefer, County Administrator; Wyatt Pearson, Deputy
County Administrator; Andrew R. Fox, County Attorney; Wendy May, Communications Director; John Bishop,
Incoming Director of Planning; Tyler Klein, Senior Planner; Mark Cheran, Zoning & Subdivision Administrator;
Amy Feltner, Planner I; Eric Bittner, Planner II; Tonya Sibert, Commissioner of the Revenue; and Ann W.
Phillips, Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Jewell called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESOLUTION - SUPPORT FOR FREDERICK COUNTY AND REGIONAL SMART SCALE APPLICATIONS – APPROVED
Vice Chairman Wells moved for adoption of the draft Resolution of Support for Frederick County and
Regional Smart Scale Applications. Supervisor Oates seconded the motion, which carried on the following
recorded vote:
Michael D. Guevremont Absent Robert T. Liero Aye
Albert L. Orndorff Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
Gary R. Oates Aye Jason C. Aikens Aye
John F. Jewell, Chairman Aye
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RESOLUTION - SUPPORT FOR FREDERICK COUNTY AND REGIONAL SMARTSCALE APPLICATIONS
WHEREAS, this resolution supports the following Frederick County and Regional SmartScale Applications within Frederick County for the following projects:
Frederick County Applications US 522/Route 37, Apple Pie Ridge, and James Wood High School Entrance Improvements US 50 West – Stony Hill Road Area Improvements Route 7 Gateway Area Improvements Route 7 and Greenwood Road/First Woods Drive Turn Lanes
Winchester-Frederick County MPO Applications Exit 307/Route 277 Improvements
Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission Applications Route 522/Siler Road unsignalized R-Cut intersection US 50 Corridor Safety Improvements
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation (hereafter referred to as the DEPARTMENT) has adopted procedures for evaluating and scoring projects consistent with SmartScale requirements; and
WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT has requested applications to be submitted by localities to be considered for inclusion in the DEPARTMENT’S Six-Year Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2028 through 2033; and
WHEREAS, projects will be evaluated for inclusion in the Six-Year Improvement Program through screening and scoring process to be undertaken by the DEPARTMENT; and
WHEREAS, each of the listed projects play important roles in the County’s long-range transportation plan, and near-term traffic safety concerns; and
WHEREAS, The Couty of Frederick is an eligible entity to apply for transportation funding under House Bill 2;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Board of Supervisors is supportive of each of these applications for inclusion into the Six-Year Improvement Program fiscal years 2028 through 2033.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE DISCUSSION ITEMS
BACKGROUND STUDIES – KEY FINDINGS
The Board and Planning Commission reviewed the Community Profile, Market Analysis, and the
Cost of Land Use Fiscal Analysis presented by staff.
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PHASE II COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY
The Board and Planning Commission reviewed the Community Survey #1 Results and the Big Board
Questionnaire Results presented by staff.
KEY TOPICS & THEMES PRIORITIZATION
Staff facilitated a topic-based discussion on key topics & themes, explaining that feedback from
these break-out groups will be used to guide staff during the next phase of the project.
PRIORITIES ROUND UP
The Board and Planning Commission discussed the priorities identified in the Break-Out Groups, the
Route 37/Eastern Frederick County Transportation Study (EFCTS, Rural Residential/Minimum Rural Lot
Sizes, Minimum Density in UDA, and SWSA and UDA Sizing.
WRAP-UP
The Board and Planning Commission discussed the project schedule for the Comprehensive Plan
update and the next steps.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 a.m.
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John F. Jewell Michael Bollhoefer
Chairman, Board of Supervisors County Administrator
Minutes Prepared By: ___________________________________
Ann W. Phillips
Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors
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