June 09, 1993 Regular Meeting
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A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervi-
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sors was held on June 9~ 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;
Beverly J. Sherwood and Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.
CAIJ.. TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by board member Robert M.
Sager in absence of a minister.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Riley suggested that Tab G -"Agreement Referencing
Voluntary Settlement of Annexation and Immunity" be pulled.
He explained that a supplemental appropriation was needed
for Tab F dealing with the Counties Group Self Insurance Risk
Pool.
He further noted that he had an announcement concerning the
recent jail accreditation.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, the agenda was approved as amended.
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVED
Mr. Riley suggested the following tabs for approval under
the consent agenda:
1. Memorandum and Resolution Re: Virginia Community
certification Program - Tab E;
2. Memorandum Re: Proposed Comprehensive Stormwater
Detention Agreement - Tab J;
3. Activity Report - May 16-31, 1993 - Tab L;
4. Parks & Recreation Commission Report - Tab N;
5. Public Works Committee Report - Tab 0;
6. Personnel Committee Report - Tab P;
7. Law Enforcement and Courts Report - Tab Q;
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8. Miscellaneous Correspondence - Tab R;
Mr. smith requested that Tab J not be included under the
consent agenda.
Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., the consent agenda was approved as
outlined above.
Richard G. Dick - Aye
w. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AWARD WAS PRESENTED TO JANE ANDERSON
OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE ASSESSMENT/OFFICE
Mr. Sager asked Mrs. Anderson to come forward in order that
he might present to her the employee of the month award for
July.
Mrs. Anderson expressed her thanks to the board for her
award.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
No one appeared to address the board under citizen com-
ments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 28,
1993, were approved as presented by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by Charles W.
Orndoff, Sr., the minutes of the special meeting of April 29,
1993, were approved as presented by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
COUNTY OFFICIALS
RESOLUTION - MEMORIAL FOR JAMES H. DIEHL - APPROVED
WHEREAS, James H. Diehl served on the Frederick County
Sanitation Authority from April 15, 1972, to May 7, 1993, and
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the Frederick-Winchester Service Authority from september 9,
1987, to May 7, 1993; and
WHEREAS, he did faithfully serve the citizens of Frederick
County; and
WHEREAS, he possessed the highest devotion to duty as a
member and chairman of the Sanitation Authority and, in particu-
lar, his visionary leadership which enabled the Service Authori-
ty to implement an aggressive utility expansion program; and
WHEREAS, throughout his life he was always willing in
numerous ways to serve his community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Diehl departed this life on May 7, 1993, and
the Frederick County Board of Supervisors, in an effort to honor
him, wish to express its admiration, affection, and deep appre-
ciation to the family of Mr. Diehl for his unfailing service to
the board and to the people of Frederick County; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick county
Board of Supervisors hereby expresses its sorrow over the loss
of Mr. Diehl to the community and further expresses its appreci-
ation to the family of Mr. Diehl for his devotion to Frederick
County and his extensive contributions to the community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a true copy of this resolution
be delivered to the family of Mr. Diehl and that this resolution
be spread across the pages of the Board of Supervisors' minutes
to be preserved now and for all future citizens of Frederick
County to reflect on the accomplishments of this fine citizen of
Frederick County.
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, the above resolution for the late James H.
Diehl was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
CLARKE-FREDERICK-WINCHESTER REGIONAL JAIL RECEIVES ACCREDI-
DATION
Mr. Riley stated that he had attended a meeting this date
wherein the regional jail was presented its certification. He
further stated that out of a possible rating of 100 the jail
received 99.4.
LOUISE SEEKFORD TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM OF MIKE SANDY ON THE
SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., Louise Seekford was appointed to the
Social Services Board to fill the unexpired term of Mike Sandy,
said term to commence on June 9, 1993, and terminate on June 30,
1995.
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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
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
JAMES HUEY WITHDRAWS HIS NAME FROM CONSIDERATION FOR
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE FREDERICK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD/ CAROLYN W LLIAKS REAPPT
Mr. Longerbeam announced that Mr. Huey had contacted him to
request that his name be withdrawn from consideration for
reappointment to the school board. He stated that Mr. Huey had
cited various personal commitments as his reason for making this
request.
Mr. Longerbeam stated that he felt there were two outstand-
ing individuals that had shown interest in the Member- -at-large
seat, and that he would readvertise for the seat from Back Creek
District.
Mrs. Sherwood ask if the advertising had been done correct-
ly, especially in the wording, whether it should have read
"Board of Education" or "School Board".
Mr. Ambrogi replied that the wording was done as it should
have been.
At this time the Chairman called for the vote:
Those voting for Carolyn Williams for the member -at-large
on the school board were as follows:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Those voting for Ralph Lewis:
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Mrs. Carolyn Williams is hereby reappointed to the Freder-
ick County School Board for another four year term.
VIRGINIA COMMUNITY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM RESOLUTION -
APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
WHEREAS, at the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors
for the County of Frederick, Virginia held on the 9th day of
June, 1993, it was duly moved and seconded that the following
resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the community of Winchester-Frederick County
successfully met the standards of the Virginia community Certi-
fication Program; and
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WHEREAS, the community was initially recognized for this
achievement by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia on
the 23rd day of september, 1985; and
WHEREAS, the community has maintained its certified status
through meeting recertification requirements in 1990; and
WHEREAS, a community's status as a certified community must
be reaffirmed every three years by completing established
recertification standards; and
WHEREAS, participation in this program has positioned the
community to enhance and expand its economic base; and
WHEREAS, the governing body of the County of Frederick is
interested in continuing its economic development effort; and
NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, by the County of Freder-
ick, that our community wishes to maintain its status as one of
Virginia's Certified Communities and wishes to participate in
the Virginia community Recertification Program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the leadership of this communi-
ty fully realizes this program requires dedicated effort, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by making entry into this
program, we are pledging our honest efforts to continue our
designation as a "certified" community, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the program requires the
existence of a Local Economic Development Organization, and this
governing body designates the Winchester-Frederick County
Economic Development Commission as representing our community
for the purpose of participating in this program.
GENERAL FUND SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$157 . 873 TO PAY FOR THE COUNTY' S GENERAL LIABILITY AND AUTO
INSURANCE - APPROVED
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., a general fund supplemental appropriation
in the amount of $157,873 to pay for the county's general
liability and auto insurance was approved by the following
recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE KEMBER AGREEMENT TO JOIN THE
VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES GROUP SELF INSURANCE RISK
POOL - APPROVED
WHEREAS, Frederick County desires to protect against
liability claims and property losses and to provide for payment
of claims or losses for which the county may be liable; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Association of Counties Group Self
Insurance Risk Pool, aka VACoRP, has been established pursuant
to Chapter 11.1 (S15.1-503.4:1 et seq.) and Title 15.1 of the
Code of Virginia.
WHEREAS, it is desirable for Frederick County to join the
Virginia Association of Counties Group Self Insurance Risk Pool
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in order to provide a method of risk sharing for liability
clai.. and property losses;
~, ~, BE IT RESOLVED that the governing body of
Frederick County hereby agrees to the member agreement entitled
"Member Agreement for Virginia Association of Counties Group
Self-Insurance Risk Pool" which creates a group fund to pay
liability claims and property losses of the counties and other
local agencies joining the Group, and we acknowledge we have
received a copy of the pertinent Plan and supporting documents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Frederick County is authorized
to execute the member agreement to join the virginia Association
of Counties Group self Insurance Risk Pool and to act on behalf
of Frederick County in any other matter relative to the Group.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by W.
Harrington smith, Jr., the above resolution was approved by the
following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Plannina Commission Business:
Public Hearinq
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 144 AND CHAPTER
165 - APPROVED
Mr. Evan Wyatt, planner II, presented this information to
the board and answered their questions and concerns.
There was no public input.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Beverly J. Sherwood, the following ordinance amendments to
Chapter 144 and Chapter 165 were approved:
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 165, ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE
ARTICLE II, Amendments
165-9A Applications.
Petitions for changes in zoning district boundaries (rezonings)
shall be filed with the Department of Planning and Development.
Such requests shall be on a standard form provided for this
purpose. Such petition shall include an adequate surveyor
other legal description of the land area to be rezoned. Every
application or reapplication shall be signed by the landowner
and applicant if the applicant is not the landowner. The
Department of Planning and Development may require that the
application for rezoning be reviewed by various agencies con-
cerned with the use of the land.
165-9D Procedures.
As soon as a completed application and fees have been received,
the Department of Planning and Development shall advertise the
application for a public hearing at the next available Planning
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commission meeting according to the requirements of the Code of
Virqinia, as amended.
ARTICLE III, Conditional Use Permits
165-16GG Conditions.
Delete this section number and language.
ARTICLE IV, Supplementary Use Regulations
165-23G Setback requirements
Fences, free-standing walls, and berms shall be exempt from the
setback requirements.
165-24B(6) Heiqht limitations: exceptions.
If any of the above exceptions exceed the height limitation of
the proposed zoning district, the structure shall be required to
be setback the normal setback plus one foot for every foot over
the maximum allowed height of that zoning district.
165-26B(3) Accessorv dwellinqs.
In no case shall a mobile home be allowed as an accessory
dwelling in the RP Residential Performance District, R4 Residen-
tial Planned Community District, and R5 Residential Recreational
Community District.
165-26E Accessorv uses.
In no case shall a mobile home or temporary trailer be allowed
as an accessory use, unless it is used for temporary or perma-
nent housing on a bona fide, operating farm.
165-27D Vehicle parking restrictions.
No part of a tractor truck, tractor truck trailer, semitrailer,
bus, or dump truck shall be parked or stored within the RP
Residential Performance District, the R5 Residential Recreation-
al Community District, or the MH1 Mobile Home community Dis-
trict. Any truck with a total length of twenty-five (25) feet
or greater shall not be parked or stored within the RP, R5, or
MH1 Zoning Districts.
165-27E(7) Entrance requirements.
165-30J Siqn permits.
Before a sign may be constructed, reconstructed or altered, a
sign permit shall be obtained from the Frederick County Building
Official.
165-30J(1) Sign permits.
Commemorative plaques and historical markers shall be exempt
from obtaining sign permits.
165-47C(2) Inoperative motor vehicles.
Inoperable motor vehicles permitted to be stored outside of a
totally enclosed building shall be completely screened from
public roads or surrounding properties. Permitted screening
shall include opaque fences, opaque landscaping, or opaque
natural vegetation.
165-48.2 Truck or fleet maintenance facilities.
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Where allowed, truck or fleet maintenance facilities shall meet
the following requirements:
A. In the M-1 Light Industrial District, truck or fleet
maintenance facilities shall only be permitted in industrial
parks.
B. Truck or fleet maintenance facilities may have fuel
service provided that it is limited to one gasoline storage tank
of 10,000 gallons or less and one diesel storage tank of 10,000
gallons or less.
C. All repair and maintenance operations shall occur
within a completely enclosed structure.
D. Outdoor storage of parts associated with repair and
maintenance shall not be permitted.
E. Retail sales shall not be permitted.
F. The Planning commission may require additional buffers
and screening other than those defined in section 165-37 of this
Chapter.
ARTICLE V, RA Rural Areas District
165-55 Setback requirements.
The following setback requirements shall apply to all parcels
within the RA Rural Areas Zoning District.
165-55A Traditional five acre lots.
Setbacks from traditional five acre lots shall be set out below.
165-55A(1) Front setbacks.
The front setback for any principal or accessory use or struc-
ture located on a traditional five acre lot shall be sixty (60)
feet from the property line or right-of-way of the street, road,
or ingress/egress easement.
165-55A(2) Side or rear setbacks.
The minimum side or rear setback for any principal use or
structure shall be determined by the primary use of the adjoin-
ing parcel as follows:
ADJOINING LAND USE
SETBACK (Side and Rear)
residential/vacant
50 feet
agricultural
100 feet
orchard
200 feet
165-55B Rural preservation lots.
The minimum setbacks from rural preservation lot lines which
adjoin other rural preservation lots shall be set out below.
Side and rear setbacks from rural preservation lot lines which
adjoin any parcel other than another rural preservation lot
shall be determined by section 165-55A(2) of this chapter.
165-558(1) Front setback.
The front setback for any principal or accessory use or struc-
ture shall be sixty (60) feet from the right-of-way of any
existing state maintained road, and forty-five (45) feet from
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the right-of-way of any existing private ingress/egress easement
or state maintained road constructed to serve the subdivision.
165-55B(2) Side setback.
No principal use or structure shall be located closer than
fifteen (15) feet from any side lot line.
165-55B(3) Rear setback.
No principal use or structure shall be located closer than forty
(40) feet from any rear lot line.
165-55C Existinq structures.
The side or rear setbacks for any lot created around an existing
use or structure, or any family division lot shall be fifty (50)
feet from all lot lines.
165-55D Accessory uses.
The minimum setback for any accessory use or structure shall be
fifteen (15) feet from any side or rear property line of a
traditional five acre lot or any side or rear property line of a
rural preservation lot.
ARTICLE VII, R4 Residential Planned Community District
165-72B(1) Alternative dimensional requirement plan.
An alternative dimensional plan may be included with the master
development plan for the development. This plan shall describe
a system of dimensional requirements for all planned uses in the
development. When these dimensional requirements are approved,
they shall constitute enforceable amendments to this chapter,
applying to the land included in the development, and shall
replace other dimensional requirements contained in this chap-
ter. Such alternative dimensional requirements shall be based
on general concepts described by the plan submitted. The
Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors shall only approve
an alternative plan if the plan meets all of the intentions of
this chapter, conforms with policies set forth in the Comprehen-
sive Plan, and follows generally accepted good planning practic-
es.
165-72G(1) Alternative buffer and screeninq plan.
An alternative plan for buffers and screening and the separation
of uses may be included with the master development plan for the
development. This plan shall describe a specific system of
buffers, screening and use separation for all planned uses in
the development. When these dimensional requirements are
approved, they shall constitute enforceable amendments to this
chapter applying to the land included in the development and
shall replace other buffer and screening requirements contained
in this chapter. Such alternative requirements shall be based
on general concepts described by the plan submitted. The
Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors shall only approve
an alternative plan if the plan meets all of the intentions of
this chapter, conforms with policies set forth in the Comprehen-
sive Plan, and follows generally accepted good planning practic-
es. Buffer and screening requirements for the perimeter bounda-
ry of the planned community shall not be included in the alter-
native buffer and screening plans.
165-72M(3) Phasinq.
A reasonable balance shall be maintained between residential and
non-residential uses. The phasing plan for the development
shall include a reasonable portion of the non-residential uses
in all phases of the development.
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ARTICLE x, Business and Industrial Zoning Districts
M-l Allowed Uses
Industrial launderers
( SIC)
7218
Truck or fleet maintenance facilities
ARTICLE XX, Definitions
OPAOUE - Not transparent or translucent.
SEMITRAILER - Every vehicle of the trailer type so designed and
used in conjunction with a motor vehicle that some part of its
own weight and that of its own load rests on or is carried by
another vehicle.
TRACTOR TRUCK - Every motor vehicle designed and used primarily
for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a
load other than a part of the load and weight of the vehicle
attached thereto.
TRACTOR TRUCK TRAILER - The portion of a tractor truck without
motive power, designed for carrying property or passengers
wholly on its own structure.
TRUCK - Every motor vehicle designed to transport property on
its own structure independent of any other vehicle and having a
registered gross weight in excess of 7,500 pounds.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded by
Beverly J. Sherwood, the above ordinance amendments were ap-
proved.
The above ordinance amendments to Chapter 144 and Chapter
165 were approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN - HILLSDALE ESTATES - TABLED
Mr. Kris Tierney, assistant planning director, presented
this request to the board noting that Planning commission and
staff recommended approval.
Mr. Smith asked about the tot lot distance as noted on page
2, and what had been done in Brookland Heights. He explained
that he did not agree with the planned connecting street to
Brookland Heights.
Mr. Tierney explained that this was laid out quite some
time ago.
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Mr. Smith stated that he did not feel the people that would
be living there, as well as those now living in Brookland
Heights realize that.
Mr. Sager asked if an upgrade at the intersection on Route
7 had been looked at when this master development plan was being
discussed. He stated that this additional development will make
these routes, that are already overloaded even more so, and this
really concerned him.
Mr. Longerbeam explained that he has the same concerns with
Route 716 that Mr. Sager has and feels this will be a gridlock
situation. He estimated at least five to six thousand trips per
day at this intersection, and that is just too much. He further
noted that he realized this property has been zoned for some-
time, but feels something has got to be done with the traffic
situation as it will be a potential death trap, a tremendous
hazard.
Mr. Riley asked the board exactly what they would like to
see done.
Mr. Longerbeam replied that he feels Route 659 really needs
to be looked at, and that he does not want to hurt the develop-
er, but this is a real concern.
Mr. Riley suggested the developer get together with VDOT
and trying to work out a solution.
Mr. Watkins, planning director, explained to the board that
there were two problems with the boards request. The first is
density, and perhaps the appropriate ordinance needs to be
looked at in terms of a sliding scale. The second is Valley
Mill Road and what the future plans are for it, and how soon can
these upgrades be done.
Mr. Sager stated that he felt prioritizing of road improve-
ments needs to be addressed, as it is working entirely too slow.
Mr. Longerbeam stated that he felt there has been some pIan
put in place in the southern end of the county, but not in this
area.
Mr. smith stated that he felt more information was needed
from the Planning Commission.
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Mr. Dick stated that he felt the Planning commission would
be addressing the boards concerns in the future, but for now we
had this particular request to deal with and a decision was
needed.
Mr. Orndoff questioned if there is a solution to this
problem at this time.
Mr. Watkins stated that he did not have the answer, and
explained that VDOT has evaluated the area in question.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, Master Development Plan - Hillsdale Estates was
tabled by the following recorded vote until additional informa-
tion is available.
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER DETENTION AGREEMENT - APPROVED
UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
THIS AGREEMENT, made this 9th day of June, between the
Board of supervisors of Frederick County (the "County") party of
the first part, and the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia
Department of Transportation ("VDOT"). party of the second part,
for the for the purpose of satisfying Section 2.1(F) of the
Subdivision Street Requirements for the addition of subdivision
streets made after this date throughout the County.
RECITALS
R-l The County has approved, or anticipates approval of,
certain subdivision and site plans, the streets of which are
intended for acceptance into the Secondary system of State
Highways.
R-2 certain easements and rights-of-way will be provided for
the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining present
or future stormwater drainage facilities including necessary
inlet structures and other pertinent facilities for removing
water from said streets.
R-3 As a prerequisite for accepting any subdivision street into
the Secondary System of State Highways, an adequate and accept-
able method for transporting stormwater runoff from said street
to a natural water course is required.
R-4 Pursuant to Section 2.1(F) (4) of the Subdivision Street
Requirements. when detention provisions are incorporated into
stormwater drainage facilities "an acceptable agreement from the
local government is required which absolves the VDOT from any
responsibility or liability for the detention facility" before
such streets are accepted as part of the Secondary System of
State Highways. "Stormwater detention facilities" as used in
this agreement shall be limited to detention/retention facili-
ties outside of the right-of-way dedicated to public use purpos-
es for streets to be accepted into the Secondary System of State
Highways.
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the
mutual covenants stated herein, and other good and valuable
consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknow-
ledged by all parties hereto, the parties hereto agree as
follows:
1. The County agrees that VDOT has no maintenance, upkeep
and/or repair responsibility or liability for such stormwater
detention facilities except in cases of physical damage re-
sulting from road construction projects administered by VDOT.
This Agreement does not relieve the parties thereto of their
rights and obligations pursuant to stormwater Management Regu-
lations VR215-02-00 et seq., and related state regulations as
amended or modified from time to time. Further, the County
agrees not to hold VDOT liable for damages resulting from the
County's failure to enforce County ordinances and regulations
relating to stormwater flow.
2. The County will not seek indemnification or contribution
from VDOT to correct damages arising from improper maintenance
or construction of stormwater detention facilities.
3. Upon the County's request, VDOT will cooperate with the
County in a reasonable manner to assist in the denial, settle-
ment and/or litigation of claims for damages from the operation
and maintenance of the stormwater detention facilities.
4. The parties expressly do not intend by execution of this
Agreement to create in the public, or any member thereof, any
rights as a third party beneficiary, or to authorize anyone not
a party hereto to maintain a suit for any damages pursuant to
the terms or provisions of this Agreement. In addition, the
parties understand and agree that this Agreement is not to be
construed as an indemnification against third party claims.
5. VDOT agrees to recommend that the Commonwealth Transporta-
tion Board accept, as part of the Secondary System of state
Highways, new subdivision streets which meet all provisions of
the Subdivision Street Requirements.
6. The parties hereto agree that the provisions of this
Agreement may be invoked by reference in any resolution of the
County requesting any future addition to the Secondary System of
State Highways.
RESOLUTION FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACOUISITION FOR ROUTE 642 -
APPROVED
Mr. Kris Tierney presented this information to the board
noting that in order for VDOT to begin the acquisition of
right-of-way needed for the realignment of Route 642, the Board
needs to formally request it. He further noted that the resolu-
tion also authorized VDOT to utilize secondary construction
funds, as needed, to supplement the revenue sharing funds
available for the project.
WHEREAS, The Frederick County Board of Supervisors voted
unanimously to participate in the Virginia Department of Trans-
portation's Revenue Sharing Program on April 12, 1989 for the
purpose of improving the alignment of Route 642 and thereby
improving the traffic circulation in and around the area of
Route 642; and
WHEREAS, on October 10, 1990 the Board of supervisors, upon
recommendation from the Frederick County Transportation Commit-
tee and the Frederick County Planning Commission, voted
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unanimously to proceed with the alternative location for the
realignment referred to as the "brown route;" and,
~___A., on April 8, 1992 the Board of supervisors held a
Public Hearing at which time the Board voted to proceed with the
design for this preferred route; and,
WHEREAS, the design of the this preferred route has pro-
ceeded to the point where construction drawings have been
submitted to the Virginia Department of Transportation and
comments on the plans have been returned to the design firm and
the design firm is in the process of making the necessary
revisions to address these comments; and,
WHEREAS, property owners affected by the planned realign-
ment have been informed of the approximate acreage that will be
needed for the right-of-way and accompanying maintenance ease-
ments for the realigned route;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick county
Board of supervisors does hereby request that the Virginia
Department of Transportation, in conjunction and coordination
with the Frederick County Planning staff, take the necessary
steps to acquire the right-of-way and accompanying maintenance
easements for the realignment of Route 642.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Frederick county Board of
supervisors does hereby authorize the use of secondary construc-
tion funds to supplement the revenue sharing funds available for
this project for the acquisition of the necessary right-of-way
and maintenance easements and any other related construction
costs.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, the above resolution was approved by the
following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
ACTIVITY REPORT - MAY 16-31. 1993. APPROVED UNDER CQNSENT
AGENDA
CQNSTITUTIONAL OFFICER'S SUPPLEMENTS REPORT - TABLED
Mr. Riley left the meeting to attend a reception being held
in city hall, in order to receive an award being presented to
the county by the Downtown Development Board, therefore this
report was tabled until a later meeting.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER
CQNSENT AGENDA
The Parks and Recreation Commission met on May 18, 1993.
Members Present were: Robert Roper, Cheryle Swartz Robert
Hartman, Charles Sandy, Jimmie Ellington, Carmen Rio, Beverly
Sherwood.
Submitted for Information Only
policy Approvals - Mr. Ellington moved to accept the
revised Co-Sponsored Policy and the new Bloodborne Pathogen
Policy, seconded by Mr. Hartman, carried unanimously. (6-0).
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Recreation Access Grant Reouest - Mr. Ellington moved to
endorse the Department's request to ask the Board of Supervisors
to consider an application for a recreational access grant in
the amount of $60,000, seconded by Mr. Hartman, carried unani-
mously (6-0). The Parks and Recreation Department is currently
working with the Planning Department on the development of a
bikeway system utilizing ISTEA (Intermodal Surface Transporta-
tion Efficiency Act) and recreation access funds. The system
would coordinate bicycle traffic between the new developments
which parallel Route 277, Sherando High School, and Sherando
Park. The request for recreation access funds will not be made
until the Board of Supervisors approves the entire project.
Preliminary Plans - Warrior Drive Relocation - Action
tabled.
Executive Session. Viroinia Code Section 2.1-344. Subsec-
tion A (1) No Action.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT
AGENDA
The Public Works Committee met on Tuesday, June 1, 1993, at
7:30 a.m. Present were board members Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.
and W. Harrington Smith, Jr.; committee members Karen Kober,
Dudley H. Rinker and James T. Wilson; and Director of Public
Works Harvey E. Strawsnyder, Jr., P.E.
The following items were discussed and was submitted for the
board's information only:
1. Draft Refuse Disposal Aareement
A draft solid waste disposal agreement between Freder-
ick County, Clarke County and the City of Winchester was pre-
sented to the committee for their review and comment. Basical-
ly, this agreement will supersede and consolidate the current
agreements between Frederick County and the City of Winchester,
and between Frederick County and Clarke County. The intent of
the agreement is to define the benefits as well as the liabili-
ties of sharing the existing sanitary landfill. The committee
members were encouraged to review the draft and provide comments
to the Public Works Department prior to the next scheduled
meeting in July 1993. Copies of this draft will also be sent to
Clarke County and the City of Winchester for their input. We
are hoping to finalize this agreement in September 1993.
2. Update on New Landfill Expansion
The committee was given a brief update of our new
landfill expansion. The review of the new landfill design has
been completed by the Department of Environmental Quality. We
anticipate that the new landfill permit will be advertised on
June 15, 1993, with a public hearing scheduled for July 15,
1993. We expect a final permit on or before September 1, 1993.
In the interim, we are proceeding with construction of Phase I,
Cells A and B with a projected life of three (3) years. Bids
for this phase of the development will be accepted on June 3,
1993, with the contract to be awarded on June 9, 1993. Con-
struction of Cell A should be completed on or before September
14, 1993, to allow closure of the existing landfill area before
October 9, 1993.
3. Miscellaneous Reports
various reports were submitted to the committee for
their information (see Attachments 2, 3 and 4).
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
The Personnel Committee met on Wednesday, June 2, 1993, at
9:30 A.M. in the Personnel Department Conference Room with the
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following members present: Beverly J. Sherwood, Robert S.
Gordanier, Leonard D. Newcome, John R. Riley, Jr., and Ann
Kelican. James L. Longerbeam and Colleen Bly were absent.
The Committee submits the following report and recommenda-
tions to the Board of Supervisors for consideration:
peraqnnel Action Reauests From Sheriff Williamson: The
Sheriff appeared before the Committee and requested approval to
fill two deputy positions in his department. One position was
vacated upon the death of Deputy Richard streit and the second
position is a state position granted by the State compensation
Board in the FY 1993-94 Budget. Sheriff Williamson advised that
no additional county funds will be needed to implement this
request. The Committee recommends approval of this request.
Reauest for Leos Studv For Law Enforcement Officers and
Firefiahters: The Sheriff appeared before the Committee and
requested a Virginia Retirement system study be done to deter-
mine the cost of providing LEOS (Law Enforcement Officers
System) coverage for law enforcement personnel and firefighters.
LEOS provides full retirement benefits at age 50 with 25 Years
of service as opposed to 55/30 for VRS members. The cost to
have an actuarial study done for Frederick county would be
approximately $1000 and would be3 borne jointly between the
eligible departments, i.e. the Sheriff's Department, the Fire &
Rescue Department and the C-F-W Regional Jail.
The Committee recommends approval of this request provided
that the program, should it be approved by the Board of Supervi-
sors upon receipt of the results of the study, be funded within
the approved budget allocations for FY 93-94.
Reouest from C-F-W REGIONAL JAIL SUPERINTENDENT FOR SALARY
SUPPLEMENT: The Committee reviewed the attached request from the
C-F-W Regional Jail Superintendent for a salary supplement in
the amount of $1052.89 ($791.65 Salary and $261.24 Fringes) to
compensate the interim nursing supervisor during the time the
position was vacant. No additional local funds are needed to
implement this request. The Committee recommends approval of
this request.
Reauest From Public Works Director For position Transfer:
Public Works Director, Ed strawsnyder is requesting approval to
transfer the current Motor Equipment Operator II at the Shawnee-
land sanitary District to the Motor Equipment Operator III
position which was vacated when Mr. Frye was appointed Manager.
The current employee has been performing the duties of the Motor
Equipment Operator III for the past seven months. No local
funds are needed to implement this request inasmuch as the
position is funded by the Shawnee land sanitary District. The
Committee recommends approval of this request.
Emolovee Handbook: Please find enclosed a copy of the
recently printed employee handbook for your review. Copies of
this manual will be distributed to each County employee follow-
ing receipt by the Board of Supervisors
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COURTS COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER
CONSENT AGENDA
The Law Enforcement and Courts Committee met on Thursday,
June 3, 1993, 3:00 P.M., in the Personnel Office Conference
Room. Present were chairman of the committee Beverly J.
Sherwood, board member James L. Longerbeam; committee members
Larry P. Coverstone; Donald Ratcliff and James L. Hockman. Also
present were County Administrator John R. Riley, Jr.; Common-
wealth's Attorney Lawrence R. Ambrogi; Sheriff Robert T.
Williamson and Major Alvin Johnson.
The committee submits the following:
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Discussion of Adoption of Statewide Uniform Traffic Code -
The Commonwealth's Attorney and the Sheriff presented a
suggested list (attached) of state traffic laws that could be
enforced by the Sheriff's Department as local county ordinances.
The committee was reminded that adoption of the state traffic
codes will allow revenue (previously estimated at $70,000
annually) currently going to the Commonwealth to go directly to
the county. All of these laws are currently enforced by our
Sheriff's Department with the revenue going to the Commonwealth.
The revenue that goes to the Commonwealth is designated for
the state Literary Fund. Those are the same funds used for
loans to local school divisions for school construction funds.
Literary loan funding nor Compensation Board funding would be
jeopardized by local ordinance designation of traffic fines.
The selective adoption of the attached code sections will
eliminate the potential fiscal impacts to the county with
respect to incarceration fees, medical costs, court costs and
court appointed attorney's fees. This is not to say however,
that a fiscal impact could potentially arise from the attached
sections. If this should arise, the Sheriff has the latitude
not to enforce these sections as local county ordinances.
After a lengthy discussion it was recommended by the commit-
tee that the ordinance be advertised for public hearing.
MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
There were no comments by board members.
BOARD RETIRED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by Charles W.
Orndoff, Sr., the board retired into executive session in
accordance with the Code of Virqinia 1950, as amended, Section
2.1-344, Subsection A (3) to discuss acquisition and disposition
of real estate.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded
vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
BOARD WITHDREW FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by W.
Harrington smith, Jr., the board withdrew from executive ses-
sian.
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION
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Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr. seconded by
Charles W. orndoff, Sr., the board reconvened into regular
session and certified nothing other than what was noted as
reason for going into executive session was discussed.
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
UPON MOTION :MADE BY ROBERT M. SAGER, SECONDED BY W.
HARRINGTON SMITH, JR., THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME
BEFORE THIS BOARD, THIS MEETING IS HEREBY ADJOURNED.
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