August 10, 1994 Regular Meeting
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A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervi-
sors was held on August 10, 1994, at 7:15 P.M., in the Board of
Supervisor's Meeting Room, Frederick County Courthouse, Loudoun
Street Mall, Winchester, virginia.
PRESENT: Richard G. DiCk, Chairman; W. Harrington Smith,
Jr., Vice-Chairman; James L. Longerbeam; Robert M. Sager; Jimmie
K. Ellington and Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.
CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
In absence of a minister the chairman asked that everyone
observe a moment of silence.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Riley requested an addition under county officials
dealing with Gore School.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
James L. Longerbeam, the agenda was adopted as amended by the
following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
PRESENTATION OF AWARD - POSTPONED UNTIL S.ta"'rJSffBER BOARD
MEETING AS RECIPIENT WAS OUT OF TOWN
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Riley suggested the following tabs for approval under
the consent agenda:
1. Request and Resolution from Virginia Department of
Transportation Re: Road Abandonment Route 522 - Tab C;
2. Road Resolution - Prince Frederick Drive - Tab L;
3. Memorandum Re: Appointment to Battlefield Taskforce -
Tab M;
4. Memorandum Re: 1995-96 Frederick county Secondary Road
Improvement Plan - Tab N;
5. Activity Report - July 1-15. 1994 - Tab 0;
6. Transportation Committee Report - Tab P;
7. Parks and Recreation Commission Report - Tab Q;
8. Code and Ordinance Committee Report - Tab R.
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Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, the consent agenda was approved by the follow-
ing recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye (abstained from voting on Tab L)
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
MINUTES
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by Jimmie K.
Ellington, the minutes of the special meeting of June 21, 1994
were approved as submitted by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
w. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by Charles W.
Orndoff, Sr., the minutes of the regular meeting of July 13,
1994, were approved as submitted by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Upon motion made by Jimmie K. Ellington, seconded by
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., the minutes of the special meeting of
July 20, 1994, were approved as submitted by the following
recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, the minutes of the special meeting of July 22,
1994, were approved as submitted by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
w. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. orndoff, Sr. - Aye
JOHN R. RILEY. JR. AND ROBERT WATKINS REAPPOINTED TO LORD
FAIRFAX PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION
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Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded by
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., John R. Riley, Jr., countyadministra-
tor, and Robert Watkins, planning director, were reappointed to
the Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission for a two year
term, said term to terminate on September 30, 1996.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded
vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
ABANDONMENT OF SECTION OF ROAD NEAR THE WEST VIRGINIA STATE
LINE - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation has
constructed from 3.53 miles south of the West Virginia state
Line to the West Virginia state Line on new alignment under
project #6522-034-109, C502, RW202.
WHEREAS, the project sketch attached and incorporated
herein as a part of this resolution defines adjustments required
in Secondary System of Highways as a result of construction, and
WHEREAS, the new road serves the same citizens as served by
the portion of old road identified in project sketch to be
abandoned with portions no longer serving a public need, and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, this Board requests the
Virginia Department of Transportation to add Links D to E and F
to G to the Secondary System of State Highways pertinent to
section 33.1-229 of the Code of Virginia for which section this
Board hereby guarantees the right-of-way to be clear and unre-
stricted, including any necessary easements for cuts, fills and
drainage, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this Board hereby abandons Links A
to B, B to C and H to I from the Secondary System of State
Highways pertinent to section 33.1-155 of the Code of Virginia,
and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, this Board orders that a certified
copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer of
the Virginia Department of Transportation.
CITY-COUNTY NEGOTIATIONS DISCUSSED
Mr. Riley discussed the proposed resolution with the board.
Mr. Dick noted that he thought the cost was to be $6.2
million, but this resolution says $6.5 million. He further
noted that he would like to have a cap on the total dollar
amount to be spent as part of the final motion.
Mr. Orndoff asked if the $6,000,000 from O'Sullivan includ-
ed fixtures or was that separate.
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Mr. Longerbeam explained that the total was to be $6.5
million for everything.
Mr. Sager stated that he had some concerns.
Mr. Longerbeam moved for approval of the resolution and Mr.
Sager seconded for discussion purposes.
Mr. Sager stated that parking for citizens is a big concern
as he felt citizens need to be able to get in and out of town
more quickly than they are able to now.
Mr. Dick stated that he did address traffic during the
discussions held recently.
Mr. Longerbeam explained that based on the discussions held
recently between the city and county officials, he felt the city
will move quickly on the areas that need to be addressed such as
the flow of traffic.
Mr. Sager stated that he felt the $6.5 million should be
locked in.
Mr. Smith explained that he felt the furnishings should be
included in this figure and the total should not exceed $6.5
million.
Mr. Orndoff stated that it concerned him about where the
citizens of the county would park, as he didn't feel this plan
would free up any additional parking for them, and he also
questioned the fact that parking would be made available to
county employees on the roofs of the two parking garages when
all discussions he was a part of definitely said, that no county
employees would be asked to park on the roofs.
Mr. Dick stated that parking has always been a problem, and
it is a concern. He further stated that this has been addressed
and that a drive-in window service has been discussed for the
Treasurer's Office. He stated that the county did ask for free
parking for the employees and some will receive parking, under
roof if they are currently parking there, while new employees
would park on the roof.
Mr. Orndoff stated that he felt some things are premature
and asked about the heating and air conditioning system at the
Court House Associates Building, as he understands there will be
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cost involved in having this repaired. He further stated that
if the school administration does not come downtown, will we
need all the space that is in the Court House Associates Build-
ing.
Mr. Longerbeam explained that it would cost half the amount
to renovate the present school administration office space back
into an elementary school as it would to build a new elementary
school that would house 550 students.
Mr. Orndoff felt that more time is needed to address this
area of the total plan before the board actually votes on this
proposal. He does not feel students in the stonewall District
should be bused to the old Kline School.
Mr. Dick stated that he knew the renovation of the old
Kline school would not answer Stonewall School problems, however
this is the top priority on the school board list of construc-
tion projects.
Mr. Orndoff asked if the board of supervisors could make
the school board administration move if they elected not to.
Mr. Dick replied that the board of supervisors does the
funding.
Mr. Longerbeam stated that he felt Mr. Malcolm would be in
agreement to moving their offices downtown.
Mr. Riley explained that the same rule applied here as does
with the constitutional officers.
Mr. Sager stated that he had hoped for a permanent morato-
rium on annexation, however this did not happen as part of the
final agreement with the City of Winchester, but he would hope
that the word annexation would not be heard again during the
next twelve years.
Mr. Dick stated that the Commission on Local Government
would have the final word after the General Assembly meets in
special session in september.
Mr. Ellington addressed his concerns about the interest
rate and explained why he had elected to vote against this issue
as he felt a referendum should have been held.
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Mr. Dick stated that over the years quite a lot of money
had been spent on the building of various schools within the
county without any referendums being held.
The board moved at this time to endorse the eight points as
spelled out in a letter dated August 4, 1994 from city council-
ors Harry smith and Jerry Partlow, as well as the follow up
letter dated August 4, 1994 from City Manager, Ed Daley as
follows:
August 4, 1994
Honorable Richard G. Dick
Chairman
Frederick County Board of
Supervisors
9 Court Square
Winchester, virginia 22601
Honorable James L. Longerbeam
supervisor
Back Creek District, county of
Frederick
9 Court Square
Winchester, Virginia 22601
Dear Gentlemen:
We are pleased to respond to your letter of July 26, 1994.
Thank you for your assistance and patience throughout this
process. It is the City's intent to complete a formal agreement
with the County within our desired time frame. The specific
items we have agreed to are as follows:
(1) The City will not exercise
annexation prior to January I, 2006.
file a notice to annex prior to that
its current rights of
Specifically, it will not
time.
(2) The county shall keep its administrative offices in
downtown Winchester during the term of the city's forbearance of
its annexation rights, as set out in paragraph I i.e., until
January I, 2006; reserving therefrom the right to locate such
satellite facilities wheresoever it deems necessary to best
serve its citizens.
(3) The building at 107 North Kent Street is owned by
Courthouse Associates Limited partnership. That group must
approve a price and the release of further liability concerning
all matters at issue in the pending suit of Courthouse Associ-
ates Limited Partnership v. Frederick county, virginia, Chancery
No. C94-175, Circuit Court of Frederick County, and the dismiss-
al of with prejudice of such suit.
The building will be purchased by the Industrial Develop-
ment Authority (IDA) on or before september 30, 1994, with
interim financing until IDA bonds are obtained. All costs will
be part of the project.
The total cost of the "County Office Project" shall include
the purchase cost of the Courthouse Associates building, demoli-
tion of County property commonly known as 9 Court Square and the
former J.C. Penney's site and construction of the new 68,000
square foot building on that site.
All financing costs incurred by the City and the
the project shall be part of the total project costs.
shall not include any additional charges.
IDA for
The city
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(4) The County shall request special legislation from the
Commonwealth of Virginia authorizing the use of a build-
er/developer for this project. The City shall prepare a suit-
able Request For Proposals for advertisement for interested
builder/developers. The City will consult with the County on
the selection of a builder/developer. The City will accept the
County's recommendations as allowed by law.
(5) The IDA shall finance the acquisition of the "County
Office Project" with IDA bonds.
(6) The City agrees to facilitate the approval process for
the demolition and removal of County owned buildings commonly
known as 9 Court Square and the former J.C. Penney's site. The
builder/developer would be responsible for this demolition and
removal as part of the construction project.
(7) The City shall provide a total of 185 parking spaces
for use by the County for its employees. 125 spaces will be on
the roofs of the Court Square and Braddock Street Autoparks. 60
will be provided on the other floors of same. The Parking
Authority will allocate spaces on the other floors after the
roof spaces are filled.
(8) This agreement is contingent upon the demolition and
removal of the aforesaid buildings at 9 Court Square and the
former J.C. Penney's site and the construction of the new 68,000
square foot building thereon being in compliance with all
ordinances, including zoning, laws, or statutes applicable
thereto.
Please let us know if we can be of further assistance. We
sincerely appreciate your efforts.
Sincerely,
Harry S. Smith
City Councilor
Jerry B. Partlow
City Councilor
cc: City Council
Edwin C. Daley
John R. Riley, Jr.
Mark K. Flynn
August 4, 1994
Mr. John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
Post Office Box 601
Winchester, Virginia 22604
Dear John:
As a follow-up to our review of the City letter to Freder-
ick County concerning the new offices, I am confirming the
following:
(1) County employees currently parking in covered spaces
in the autoparks will be allowed to continue this practice as
part of the 60 covered spaces. Other employees starting to park
in the garages will be assigned to the roof spaces until the 125
are taken. Once the roof spaces are taken, the Parking Authori-
ty will assign and reassign employees to covered and roof spaces
according to county wishes.
(2) The County IDA and McGuire, Woods, Battle and Boothe
will be used to finance the deal.
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(3) I have asked Courthouse Associates to jointly file
with the County for an extension to the response time in the
suit until after Courthouse Associates' part of this deal is
completed.
The partnership and the City have agreed to a sale
price of $2,500,000 and a closing date of september 30, 1994.
The sale is contingent upon dismissal with prejudice of the
suit.
The schedules are flexible and subject to change as
necessary. Please let me know what else we need to do.
Sincerely yours,
Ed Daley
City Manager
The board further endorsed the purchase of Courthouse
Associates Limited partnership Building located at 107 North
Kent Street, and the construction of a new office building to be
located at 9 Court Square, with the total cost of this, includ-
ing furnishings, not to exceed $6.5 million.
Mr. Dick stated that he had asked Mr. Ambrogi if it was
okay for him to vote on this issue, and Mr. Ambrogi had replied
yes.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded
vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
w. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Nay
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Nay
Mr. Orndoff stated that he voted against this as he felt
the county offices should be moved to the county.
Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., to approve the following:
RESOLUTION ON COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Administrative Offices are
not economically feasible to be repaired; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to immediately start a rebuilding
program that will effectively meet its citizens needs and the
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act; and
WHEREAS, compliance deadlines require substantial comple-
tion by January 26, 1995.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to the Code
of Virginia, 1950, as amended, Section 11-42.2:1, the Frederick
County Board of Supervisors does hereby request that special
legislation be enacted by the Virginia General Assembly, meeting
in special session, to allow the County of Frederick to utilize
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the design build procedure for construction.of its administra-
tion building; and
BE IT ~UKrHKR RESOLVED, that this legislation be effective
upon passage by the Virginia General Assembly.
The above resolution was approved by the following recorded
vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
GORE SCHOOL DISCUSSED
Mr. Riley explained to the board that he had received a
proposal for purchase of the Gore School, however in order for
the interested party to be able to do what they would like to,
the property would have to be rezoned. He further stated that
this would constitute spot zoning.
Mr. Sager stated that he felt the board needed to proceed
with this.
Mr. Longerbeam explained that he had talked with the fire
company and they were not interested as they had their own
facilities.
Mr. Bob Watkins, planning director, addressed the area of
rezoning and noted that this would be stretching the rules on
rezoning.
Mr. Riley stated that he did not feel it would be worth the
$50,000 that had been offered for the property to get into all
this as far as rezoning is concerned.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, that this be sent back to the planning staff
for further study and recommendation.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded
vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Mr. Longerbeam moved to modify the motion to include the
notification of the potential bidder of what the board has done.
Mr. Sager seconded.
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The above motion was approved by the following recorded
vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
w. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Public Hearina:
REOUEST FROM THE WAYSIDE FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS. INC.
(ALSO KNOWN AS WAYSIDE THEATRE). A NON-PROFIT VIRGINIA
ORGANIZATION. TO BE DESIGNATED AS A CHARITABLE AND BENEVO-
T.F.IIT ORGANIZATION WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF SECTION 6 (a) 6 OF
ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF VIRGINIA - APPROVED
Mr. Christopher Owens, Director, was present on behalf of
Wayside Foundation for the Arts.
There was no public input.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by Charles W.
Orndoff, Sr., to approve the request from Wayside Foundation for
the Arts and the following resolution:
REQUEST BY THE WAYSIDE FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, INC. FOR
EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 6
(A) 6 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, Wayside Foundation for the Arts, Inc., also known
as wayside Theatre, a non-profit organization, has requested the
Board of supervisors of the County of Frederick, Virginia, to
support its request for the General Assembly to grant a tax
exemption pursuant to Article X, S6 (a) (6) of the Constitution
of Virginia for certain real property owned by said organization
in the county of Frederick, and
WHEREAS, on August 10, 1994, a public hearing was held by
the Board of supervisors after being properly advertised; and
WHEREAS, the property at 7853 Main Street, Middletown,
Virginia, has an assessed value of $323,000.00 and was taxed in
1993 for $1,776.50 in county real estate taxes.
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors examined and considered
the provisions of Section 30-19.04 (B) of the Code of Virginia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervi-
sors of the County of Frederick, Virginia, hereby supports
legislation, pursuant to Article X, S6 (a) (6) of the Constitu-
tion of Virginia, to provide:
1. That they be classified and designated as a
charitable and benevolent organization; and
2. That property owned by the wayside Foundation for the
Arts, Inc. and used by it exclusively for charitable
and benevolent purposes on a non-profit basis be
determined to be exempt from taxation, state and
local, including inheritance taxes.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by Charles W.
Orndoff, Sr., the above request from Wayside Foundation for the
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Arts and the following resolution was approved as presented by
the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
REOUEST OF THE WINCHESTER-FREDERICK COUNTY JAYCEES. PURSU-
ANT TO THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE. CHAPTER 86. FESTIVJU,s:
SECTION 86-3 (C) PERMIT REQUIRED: APPLICATION: ISSUANCE OR
DENIAL. FOR AN OUTDOOR FESTIVAL PERMIT. FESTIVAL TO BE
HELD ON AUGUST 27. 1994. WESTVIEW BUSINESS PARK (ROUTE 50
EAST) - APPROVED
Mr. Riley presented this request to the board.
There was no public input.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., the above festival permit for the
Winchester-Frederick County Jaycees was approved as submitted by
the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Planning Commission Business:
Public Hearinq:
REZONING APPLICATION #003-94 OF C. L. ROBINSON. CORPORA-
TION. TO REZONE 16 ACRES FROM RA (RURAL AREAS) TO B3
(INDUSTRIAL TRANSITION) FOR THE DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE
WINCHESTER DIVISION OF THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOR-
TATION. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON ROUTE 50 WEST (NORTH-
WESTERN PIKE) AT THE INTERSECTION WITH ROUTE 803 (ROUND
HILL ROAD). IN THE BACK CREEK DISTRICT. AND IS IDENTIFIED
AS PIN 53-A-71. (CONTINUED FROM JULY 13. 1994 MEETING.)
TABLED
Mr. Kris Tierney, assistant planning director, appeared
before the board and noted that this was a continuation of a
previous public hearing held by the board as well as an actual
site meeting at the proposed location attended by board members
and staff. He addressed the area of proffers and also explained
to the board that the environmental impact study had not been
received by the planning staff.
Mr. Dick stated that the board would need to review the
impact study before taking an action on this request, and asked
how long before this would be available.
Mr. Tierney replied that it was expected any day.
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Mr. Ellington had some questions concerning what the
planned buildings would look like.
Mr. Jerry Copp, representing Virginia Department of Trans-
portation, appeared before the board and explained the various
steps that were required of their department before this land
could be purchased. Mr. Copp further explained, by way of a
drawing, exactly what was planned by VDOT for this site. He
stated that this would not be a district office, it would be an
extension of the Edinburg Office.
Mr. Smith asked about the storage of the various equipment
and vehicles.
Mr. Dick asked about the type of screening that was planned
for the facility as well as what was being planned for the
additional acreage that is part of the overall plan.
James L. Longerbeam moved and W. Harrington Smith, Jr.,
seconded that this rezoning application #003-94 of C. L. Robin-
son, Corp., be tabled and the public hearing continued until
such time as the environmental impact study is available.
Mr. Copp stated that the impact study was received by the
planning department this date.
REZONING APPLICATION #004-94 OF BROWN LOVETT. JR.. TO
REZONE 59.71 ACRES FROM RA (RURAL AREAS) TO MI (Liaht
INDUSTRIAL) FOR MANUFACTURING USES. THIS PROPERTY IS
LOCATED ON MARTINSBURG PIKE. OPPOSITE THE INTERSECTION WITH
STEPHENSON ROAD. IN THE STONEWALL DISTRICT. AND IS IDENTI-
FIED AS PIN 44-A-75. TABLED
Mr. Orndoff noted that he would be abstaining from any and
all discussion, as well as voting on this issue, as he is an
adjoining property owner.
Mr. Tierney presented this rezoning application to the
board noting that planning staff, as well as the planning
commission, had recommended denial of this request.
Mr. Chuck Maddox, of G. W. Clifford Associates, appeared
before the board at which time a slide presentation of the area
was presented.
Mr. Dick asked if a deceleration lane was planned and also
about what type of screening was planned for the wet area.
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Mr. Maddox explained that there was no deceleration lane
planned and outlined what would be used for screening in addi-
tion to what was already there.
Mr. Longerbeam asked what was planned for this property
down the road.
Mr. Maddox replied that has not been decided at this time.
The following citizens appeared before the board opposing
the rezoning request:
O.L. Payne, adjoining property owner, noting that he had a
petition with 683 names opposing this request. Mr. Payne also
noted the close proximity of the stonewall School, the
Clearbrook Parks and Recreation site, as well as the Frederick
County Fair Grounds, to this land in question.
Richard Demorest, representing Emmanuel Methodist Church,
is opposed to the proffers that were offered and is very con-
cerned about the environmental impact to this area should this
be approved.
Jolene Orndoff, adjoining property owner, noting that this
rezoning is premature and that it is not included in the county
comprehensive plan and is very concerned about what it could do
to the wells and springs in the area as far as contamination is
concerned.
Maurice Conner. Jr. is opposed to this and concerned about
the increase in traffic and the close proximity of the school,
parks and fair ground.
Shirley H. wilson, concerned about the flooding that occurs
in this area as she has seen the land in question under water
during heavy rains.
Loretta Shuster, concerned about the increase in traffic
and all the problems that would be caused if this is approved.
Glen Wilder opposed to this request. Does not understand
how they could accomplish what they say they would in 5 years.
Mr. Longerbeam moved to table this request for an addition-
al 30 days.
Mr. Sager seconded the motion.
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The above motion to table for 30 days was approved by the
following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
w. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Nay
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Abstained
REZONING APPLICATION 1005-94 OF BURGER BUSTERS TO REZONE
.84 OF AN ACRE FROM M1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) TO B2 (BUSINESS
GENERAL) FOR A RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE-THRU. THIS PROPERTY
IS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF WELLTOWN ROAD. 200' NORTH OF
THE INTERSECTION OF WELLTOWN ROAD AND MARTINSBURG PIKE. IN
THE GAINESBORO DISTRICT. AND IS IDENTIFIED AS PIN 43-2-A -
APPROVED
Mr. Tierney presented this information to the board.
There was no public input.
Mr. Lee Garvin, representing Burger Buster appeared before
the board to answer any questions they might have.
Upon motion made by Jimmie K. Ellington, seconded by Robert
M. Sager, rezoning application #005-94 of Burger Busters was
approved as presented by the following recorded vote:
RiChard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. OrndOff, Sr. - Aye
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1003-94 OF EVERETT S. RIGGS FOR
AUTOMOBILE REPAIR. WITHOUT BODY REPAIR. TO BE CONDUCTED IN
AN ATTACHED GARAGE. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HITES ROAD AND COUGH.!. ROAD. IN THE
OPEOUON DISTRICT. AND IS IDENTIFIED AS PIN 84-A-18 -
APPROVED
Mr. Wayne Miller, zoning administrator, presented this
information to the board noting that it was recommended for
approval with conditions as noted.
Mr. Riggs was present on behalf of his request.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by Jimmie K.
Ellington, conditional use permit #003-94 of Everett S. Riggs
was approved as presented, with conditions, by the the following
recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1004-94 OF GREG L. COVERSTONE FOR A
GARAGR FOR MINOR MOTORCYCLE SERVICING WITHOUT BODY REPAIR.
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THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON MILLWOOD PIKE. AT THE INTERSEC-
TION OF SULPHUR SPRINGS ROAD. IN THE SHAWNEE DISTRICT. AND
IS IDENTIFIED AS PIN 64-A-182 - APPROVED
Mr. Dick noted that he would be abstaining from any and all
discussion concerning this request as he is an adjoining proper-
ty owner.
Mr. Wayne Miller presented this request to the board noting
that staff and planning commission had recommended approval with
conditions.
Upon motion made by Jimmie K. Ellington, seconded by Robert
M. Sager, conditional use permit #004-94 of Greg L. Coverstone
was approved, as presented with conditions, by the following
recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Abstained
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN - FIELDSTONE HEIGHTS - APPROVED
Mr. Evan Wyatt, planner II, presented this request to the
board.
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by
Jimmie K. Ellington, the master development plan of Fieldstone
Heights was approved as presented by the following recorded
vote:
Richard G. DiCk - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
ROAD RESOLUTION - PRINCE FREDERICK DRIVE - APPROVED UNDER
CONSENT AGENDA
WHEREAS, the streets described on the attached Additions
Form SR-5(A), fully incorporated herein by reference, are shown
on plats recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of
Frederick County, and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer of the Virginia Department
of Transportation has advised this Board the streets meet the
requirements established by the Subdivision Street Reauirements
of the Virginia Department of Transportation, and
WHEREAS, the County and the Virginia Department of Trans-
portation have entered into an agreement on June 9, 1993 for
comprehensive stormwater detention which applies to this request
for addition,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board requests the
Virginia Department of Transportation to add the streets de-
scribed on the attached Additions Form SR-5(A) to the secondary
system of state highways, pursuant to 33.1-229, Code of Virgin-
ia, and the Department's Subdivision street Reauirements, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this Board guarantees a clear and
unrestricted right-of-way, as described, and any necessary
easements for cuts, fills and drainage, and
BE IT FUKrttKK RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this
resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer for the Virgin-
ia Department of Transportation.
(NOTE) As noted under the consent agenda Mr. Dick
abstained from voting on this resolution.
CHARLES ALTON APPOINTED TO BATTLEFIELD TASK FORCE -
APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
MEMORANDUM RE: 1995-1996 FREDERICK COUNTY SECONDARY ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PLAN - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
The Frederick County Transportation Committee will be
holding a public hearing on the above reference plan on Tuesday,
September 6, 1994. Staff has not received any project requests
that will require the update of the Incidental Construction
section of this plan. All projects that are currently in this
section of the plan will be funded by the end of the 1995-1996
fiscal year. Therefore, it would be appropriate to add new
projects to this section during this year's update.
Incidental construction is defined as minor construction
projects that cost between $25,000 and $100,000. Examples
involve drainage improvements, site distance improvements, spot
widening, replacing overflow pipes with box culverts, and the
application of cold mix on existing road surfaces. VDOT deter-
mines if a proposed project qualifies for Incidental Construc-
tion based on the overall scope of the improvement.
Included with this memorandum is a copy of the Incidental
Construction section of the 1994-1995 Secondary Road Improvement
Plan.
ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FUNDED UNDER
1993 - 1994 SECONDARY ROAD CONSTRUCTION BUDGET
MAJOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS:
Rt. 661 (Welltown Road) from Rt. 672 (Hiatt Road) to Rt. 663
(Payne Road)
HARDSURFACE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS:
Rt. 734 (North Sleepy Creek Road) from U.S. Rt. 522 North (North
Frederick Pike) to 1.5 miles south of u.S. Rt. 522 North
Rt. 699 (New Hope Road) from 0.5 miles to 0.7 miles south of Rt.
694 (Dick Ridge Road)
INCIDENTAL CONSTRUCTION:
Rt. 659 (Burnt Factory Road) - bridge over Red Bud Run
Rt. 622 (Cedar Creek Grade) - apply cold mix between Rt. 37 and
Rt. 620 (Miller Road)
Rt. 681 (Hunting Ridge Road) - install overflow pipe at Brush
Creek
Rt. 648 (Passage Road) - spot widen, improve visibility
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Rt. 681 (Hunting Ridge Road) - spot widen and tree removal
Rt. 604 (Gravel Springs Road) - relocate curve and intersection
with Rt. 714 (Creek Lane)
NOTE:
Funding for the realignment of the intersection of Rt. 656
(Greenwood Road) and Rt. 657 (senseny Road) has been allocated.
Advertisement for construction will occur after sufficient
right-of-way has been secured.
ACTIVITY REPORT - JULY 1-15. 1994 - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT
AGENDA
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT
AGENDA
The Frederick County Transportation Committee conducted a
meeting on August 1, 1994. The main topic of discussion in-
volved the proposed Bicvcle Plan for the City of Winchester and
Frederick Countv. Representatives of the Winchester/Frederick
County Bicycle Committee made the presentation and addressed
comments and concerns of the Transportation Committee. The
Transportation Committee recommended that the proposed Bicycle
Plan should be referenced in the next update of the Comprehen-
sive Plan. The committee also recommended that VDOT should
begin designing and constructing bicycle facilities during the
road improvement process. This would include roads that are
referenced in the Bicycle Plan, as well as new roads that
traverse and connect residential subdivisions.
The Transportation Committee also agreed to conduct a
public hearing on september 6, 1994 for the update of the
Frederick County secondary Road Improvement Plan.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT
AGENDA
The Parks and Recreation Commission met on June 2l, 1994.
Members present were: Robert Roper, Charles sandy, Cheryl
Swartz, Timothy Hockman, Robert Hartman, Carmen Rio, William
Eyles.
Submitted for Information Only:
The Commission unanimously endorsed a request from the SPCA
for a possible joint venture agreement for a Labor Day event.
Revised Policy - Cosponsored Groups - Mr. Hartman moved to
adopt the changes as reflected in the revised policy, seconded
by Mr. sandy, carried unanimously (7-0)
Revised Policy - Reduced Rates in Recreation Proaram - Mr.
sandy moved to adopt the policy change, seconded by Mr. Hockman,
carried unanimously (7-0).
Reauest from Diane Melbv. Back Creek Resident - Ms. Melby
asked the Commission to reconsider its policy of allowing some
students to have two sessions of swimming lessons while others
receive no lessons. Mr. Rio moved that the staff change the
policy to accommodate as many people as possible in each swim-
ming program for the remainder of this year, seconded by Mr.
Hartman, motion failed (1 to 5, Mr. Roper abstained). Mr.
Hartman moved that the third session of swimming lessons be made
up of people progressing from previous classes, then filled from
waiting list people, and finally open to the public, seconded by
Mr. Eyles. The motion carried 5 to I, (Mr. Roper abstained).
CODE AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER
CONSENT AGENDA
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The Code and Ordinance Committee met on Monday, August 1,
1994, 4:00 P.M. in the Personnel Office Conference Room.
Present were chairman of the committee Jimmie K. Ellington;
committee members Robert M. Sager, Patricia F. Scheder, Stephen
G. Butler and Susan L. French. Also present were Commonwealth's
Attorney Lawrence R. Ambrogi; Commissioner of the Revenue
Natalie Cather Miller; Treasurer C. william Orndoff, Jr.;
Executive Secretary Carol T. Bayliss and Thelma Ratliff, resi-
dent of Shawneeland. County Administrator John R. Riley, Jr.
was absent as he was out of town. Sheriff Robert T. Williamson
was not in attendance as it was not necessary that he be at this
meeting.
The committee submits the following:
Discussion of Binqo Ordinance
Following discussion by the committee members it was
unanimously recommended that the state code would prevail with
regard to all bingo and raffle permits and that the annual
permit fee should be waived. It was also recommended that the
Commissioner of the Revenue be charged with administering the
applications, etc.
Discussion of Sale of Shawnee-Land Lots
Following discussion the committee unanimously recommended
this matter be referred to the Finance Committee for further
study and recommendation back to the Board of Supervisors.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mr. Donald W. Luttrell, Gainesboro District, appeared
before the board and asked what the board plans to do when the
new county complex exceeds $6.5 million. He further noted that
he felt it was a mistake to move the school administration
offices from their present location on Amherst Street to the new
proposed county offices downtown.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Mr. Orndoff asked why he was left out and not included in
the recent press conference that was held recently to announce
that the county offices would remain downtown. He further
stated that even though the board members were not in attendance
at the news conference he would have appreciated being made
aware of the announcement before hearing about it on the radio.
Mr. Dick explained how and why he and Jim Longerbeam had
chosen to handle the press conference the way they did.
Mr. Orndoff stated that he felt he should be included in
all decisions made by the board of supervisors.
Mr. Dick told Mr. Orndoff that he had called press confer-
ences for 11:00 P.M. and he hadn't been made aware of it.
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Mr. Longerbeam stated he would accept some of-the respon-
sibility for Mr. Orndoff not knowing of the press conference.
That once the decision had been reached concerning the city and
the press conference called he never thought about being sure
all the board members knew about the press conference.
Mr. Dick stated that he would at this time like to thank
board member Bob Sager and also previous board member Beverly
Sherwood for all their efforts on behalf of this project, as
they served on the original committee that was charged with
working out the original agreements. He further stated that he
is happy that an agreement has finally been reached between the
city and the county and he felt a cap on this entire project is
very important.
UPON MOTION HADE BY W. HARRINGTON SKITH, JR., SECONDED BY
ROBERT M. SAGER, THERE BEING NO FDRTIIER BUSINESS TO COKE BEFORE
THIS BOARD, THIS KEETING IS HEREBY ADJOURNED.
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